HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-02 Amending the Vail Land Use Plan to Expand the Boundaries of the Plan, Amending the Text of the Plain, and Amending the Description of the Ski Base Land Use DesignationRESOLUTION No. 2
Series of 2003
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE VAIL LAND USE PLAN TO EXPAND THE
BOUNDARIES OF THE PLAN, AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE PLAN REGARDING
THE EXCHANGE OF UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE LANDS, AMENDING THE
DESCRIPTION OF THE "SKI BASE" LAND USE DESIGNATION, AND SETTING
FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO.
WHEREAS, on November 18, 1986, the Vail Town Council adopted the Vail
Land Use Plan; and
WHEREAS, Chapter VIII, Implementation, Vail Land Use Plan, Section 3,
Amendment Procedures, provides a procedure for amending the Vail Land Use Plan;
and
WHEREAS, by their nature, master plan documents are intended to be evaluated
and amended from time to time to respond to changes in conditions since the adoption
of the plan or changes in community goals and objectives; and
WHEREAS, Vail Resorts Development Company has submitted an application to
the Town of Vail Community Development Department, pursuant to Chapter VIII of the
Vail Land Use Plan, to amend the text and map of the Plan in response to changed
conditions within the community since the adoption of the Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission held a
public hearing on the application to amend the Vail Land Use Plan on March 10, 2003,
and has forwarded its recommendation of approval of the amendment to the Vail Town
Council; and
WHEREAS, in forwarding a recommendation of approval to the Vail Town
Council, the Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission finds that the
amendments are in the best interest of the Town of Vail as they further the public health,
safety, and general welfare of its citizenry ;and
WHEREAS, the amended text language requires that a "compelling public
benefit which furthers the public interest' be achieved as a result of any future Vail Land
Use Plan map amendment involving a request to allow zoning on privately-owned lands
acquired in an exchange, sale or otherwise from the United States Forest Service; and
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council finds that the master plan amendment is
consistent with the intent and purpose of the Vail Land Use Plan and is in concert with
the goals, objectives, and policies of the Vail Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council finds that conditions within the community
have changed since the adoption of the Plan that necessitate the amendment the Vail
Land Use Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council finds that the master plan amendment
furthers the development objectives of the Town and is in the best interest of the Town
as it promotes the coordinated and harmonious development of the Town in a manner
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that conserves and enhances its natural environment and its established character as
the "Premier Resort Community."
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Town Council of the Town of Vail,
Colorado:
Section 1. The Vail Town Council approves by resolution the following text
amendments to the Vail Land Use Plan:
Chapter II, Section 1, paragraph 1.9, and Chapter VI, Section 2, sub-section E,
paragraph 4:
The existing condition and use of National Forest Land (USES) which is
exchanged, sold, or otherwise falls into private ownership should remain
unchanged. A change in the existing condition and use maybe considered if the
change substantially complies with the Vail Comprehensive Plan and achieves a
compelling public benefit which furthers the public interest, as determined by the
Town Council.
and Chapter VIII, Section 2, paragraph E,
In the future, the Town may desire to annex National Forest lands for the
purpose of recreational and/or public facility development. This will involve close
coordination with the Forest Service. The use and existing conditions of National
Forest Land which is exchanged, sold, or otherwise falls into private ownership
should remain unchanged. A change in existing condition and use may be
considered if the change substantially complies with the Vail Comprehensive
Plan and achieves a compelling public benefit which furthers the public interest,
as determined by the Town Council.
and Chapter VI, Section 4:
SB Ski Base
Ski base areas are designated at the main mountain portals found within the
Town. Uses and activities for these areas are intended to encourage a safe,
convenient and aesthetically-pleasing transition between the ski mountain and
surrounding land use categories. The range of uses and activities appropriate in
the Ski Base (SB) land use category may include skier and resort services, ski
lifts, ski trails, base facilities, public restrooms, ticket sales, clubs, public plazas,
open spaces, parking and loading/delivery facilities, and residential, retail, and
restaurant uses.
Section 2. The Vail Town Council approves by resolution the following map
amendment to the Vail Land Use Plan:
See Exhibit A, dated April 1, 2003, attached.
Section 3. If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this resolution shall for
any reason be held to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or
unenforceability of such section, paragraph, clause or provision shall in
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no manner affect any remaining provisions of this resolution, the intent
being that the same are severable.
Section 4. All resolutions or parts of resolutions inconsistent herewith are hereby
repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall not
be construed to revive any resolution or part of any resolution heretofore
repealed.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15~' day of April,
2003.
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Ludwig Ku ayor, Town of Vail
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C~elei onaldson, Town Clerk, Town of Vail
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