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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-06-14 PEC0 PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION TOW?J OF ffl June 14, 2021, 1:00 PM Virtual 75 S. Frontage Road -Vail, Colorado, 81657 1. Call to Order 1. 1. Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN tXLOeRs9QKieoSkwg888Jw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. 1.2. Attendance Present: Ludwig Kurz, Karen Perez, Brian Gillette, Rollie Kjesbo, Reid Phillips, Henry Pratt Absent: Pete Seibert Main Agenda 2.1. A request for a review of a variance from Section 14-10-9: Fences, 2 min. Hedges, Walls and Screening, Vail Town Code, to allow for a fence eight (8) feet in height where six (6) feet in height is the maximum, pursuant to Title 12 Chapter 17, Variances, Vail Town Code, located at 141 West Meadow Drive/Lot D2, Vail Village Filing 2 (Skaal Hus), and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC21-0023) This application has been withdrawn by the applicant. Applicant: Skaal Hus, represented by Zehren and Associates Planner: Jonathan Spence 2.2. A request for the review of an Exemption Plat, pursuant to Section 13-12-3, 15 min. Plat Procedure and Criteria for Review, Vail Town Code, to allow for an adjustment to the location of the platted building envelope for Fourth Amendment to Spraddle Creek Estates Lot 15, located at 1314 Spraddle Creek Road, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC21-0024) Applicant: Julie C. Esrey Trust, represented by Berglund Architects LLC Planner: Greg Roy Planner Roy introduced the project and its components. Roy pointed to the purpose of the amendment being a minor change to the garage. Kurz asked if there was any change in the size of the envelope. Roy confirmed that there was no change in building envelope size. Rollie Kjesbo moved to approve. Karen Perez seconded the motion and it passed (6-0). Absent: (1) Seibert 2.3. A request to review an amendment to an approved Major Exterior Alteration, 30 min. pursuant to Section 12-7H-7, Exterior Alterations and Modifications, Vail Town Code, to allow revisions to the project's mass and scale (roof), located at 500 East Lionshead Circle/Lot 3, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC21-0025) Applicant: Lazier Lionshead Parcel L LLC, represented by OZ Architecture Planner: Jonathan Spence Planner Spence gives a short presentation on the request and turns the presentation over to the applicant. Robert Fitz introduces himself and Michael Six. Fitz goes over some of the changes that were done to the building in the massing and form. The name of the project changed from Lionsview to Legacy at Vail Square. The project was value engineered which drove a lot of the changes. The construction type was changed for the internal materials. The mechanical equipment was moved to the parking garage to make room for amenities on the rooftop. The units have decreased from 23 units to 20. Some balconies have been combined as a result of the decrease in units. Windows in the NW corner were removed, a chimney cap was added, similar windows were removed on the opposite corner and an elevator is added from the garage up to the arcade. The building also changed the "shoulders" with the exit stairs being lowered to give the building more symmetry and focus. The building has maintained meeting the height maximums. Gillette has a question on a portion of the building that extends about the northwestern roof. Fritz replies that it is mechanical equipment for the proposed hot tub. Gillette expresses concern of the mass of that structure and believes more can be done to hide it with other features of the building. Kurz asks about losing parking spaces as a result of the mechanical equipment moving to the garage. Spence states that the parking has been lost with this revision, but the minimum spaces are maintained, and those lost are surplus. Pratt asks about the loss of an employee housing unit included with this revision. Spence answers that there is an increase in the amount required and that one will be provided on site and another will need to be accommodated in the town. Pratt also asks about the loss of car spaces and the requirements for that. Spence answers that they only need to maintain the minimums, which is done. Pratt also asks for clarification that these will be new deed restrictions. Spence confirms. Public comment is opened. Kevin Rinke lives in Lionshead and asks about the property area to the west and what that appendage will be used for. Fitz responds that it will not be used due to grading. It would have been used for more GRFA if needed, but the proposal is well under the maximum. Rinke asks for visual renderings of the proposal for the deck, elevator, and other improvements for the neighboring properties. He also asks a question on the height and how it is calculated. Spence lays out the calculation methodology for measuring height in the Lionshead Masterplan. Rinke wants to know if the cupola is a necessity or just a decoration and if the centerpiece is the highest point. Fitz goes into overview of the view corridors and how he designed the cupola with the intention of a reverse view corridor, and as a layer in the view of the village. Rinke, as a resident of Westwind is concerned that the cupola blocks the view from the Westwind and requests the applicant remove the cupola from the design. Carolyn Landen who is an owner in Vantage Point. She agrees with Rinke's comment on the cupola and seconds his request. Her question is if there are any other buildings that have that kind of rooftop amenities in Vail. Gillette states that there are rooftop pools in the area, including Montenaros. They aren't always on the highest roof, but they are all over town. Landen clarifies that she meant on the highest roof. She is concerned about the potential noise lighting issues and that parties could pose problems for neighboring properties. Spence says this building will be subject to the same rules and regulations as other properties with regard to lighting and noise. Susan Cahill who is an owner in Vantage Point and president of the HOA. What is the new maximum of the roofline? Fitz states, the highest point of the gable is 81ft, under the maximum. Cahill agrees on the white mechanical unit and that it needs to be shrouded or blended in somehow. Cahill asked about the parking situation with the neighboring building in the works. Fitz states the negotiation with that team stalled. Public comment closed. Gillette wants a condition to blend in the white box of the mechanical equipment discussed. Spence states that is DRB's role. Kurz and Kjesbo agree that Spence can bring that discussion to the DRB and a condition is not needed. Spence noted that all previous conditions of approval for this project remain in effect. Rollie Kjesbo moved to approve. Henry Pratt seconded the motion and it passed (5-0). Abstain: (1) Phillips Absent: (1) Seibert 3. Approval of Minutes 3.1. May 24, 2021 PEC Results Rollie Kjesbo moved to approve. Brian Gillette seconded the motion and it passed (6-0). Absent: (1) Seibert 4. Adjournment Rollie Kjesbo moved to adjourn. Karen Perez seconded the motion and it (6- 0). Absent: (1) Seibert The applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspection during regular office hours at the Town of Vail Community Development Department, 75 South Frontage Road. The public is invited to attend the project orientation and the site visits that precede the public hearing in the Town of Vail Community Development Department. Times and order of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon to determine at what time the Planning and Environmental Commission will consider an item. Please call (970) 479-2138 for additional information. Please call 711 for sign language interpretation 48 hour prior to meeting time. Community Development Department TOWN OF DO VAIL TOWN PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL AGENDA MEMO MEETING DATE: ITEM/TOPIC: Register in advance for this webinar: https:Hus02web.zoom.us/webinar/reciister/WN tXLOe Rs9Q Ki eo S kwg888Jw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. TOWN OF DO VAIL TOWN PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL AGENDA MEMO MEETING DATE: ITEM/TOPIC: Attendance TOWN OF DO VAIL TOWN PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL AGENDA MEMO MEETING DATE: June 14, 2021 ITEM/TOPIC: A request fora review ofa variance from Section 14-10-9: Fences, Hedges, Walls and Screening, Vail Town Code, to allow fora fence eight (8) feet in height where six (6) feet in height is the maximum, pursuant to Title 12 Chapter 17, Variances, Vail Town Code, located 141 West Meadow Drive/Lot D2, Vail Village Filing 2 (Skaal Hus), and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC21-0023) This application has been withdrawn by the applicant. TOWN OF DO VAIL TOWN PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL AGENDA MEMO MEETING DATE: June 14, 2021 ITEM/TOPIC: A request for the review of an Exemption Plat, pursuant to Section 13-12-3, Plat Procedure and Criteria for Review, Vail Town Code, to allow for an adjustment to the location of the platted building envelope for Fourth Amendment to Spraddle Creek Estates Lot 15, located at 1314 Spraddle Creek Road, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC21-0024) ATTACHM ENTS: File Name Description PEC21-0024 Smaddle Exemption Plat Staff Memo (Final).pdf Staff Memo PEC21-0024 Attachment A. Vicinity Map.pdf Attachment A. Vicinity Map Attachment B. Applicant Narrative.pdf Attachment B. Applicant Narrative Attachment C. Proposed Plat.pdf Attachment C. Proposed Plat 0) rnwN of vain TO FROM 07_r9: 0 Planning and Environmental Commission Community Development Department June 14, 2021 Memorandum SUBJECT: A request for the review of an Exemption Plat, pursuant to Section 13-12- 3, Plat Procedure and Criteria for Review, Vail Town Code, to allow for an adjustment to the location of the platted building envelope for the Fourth Amendment to Spraddle Creek Estates, Lot 15, located at 1314 Spraddle Creek Road, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC21-0024) Applicant: Julie C. Esrey Trust, represented by Berglund Architects, LLC. Planner: Greg Roy I. SUMMARY The applicant, the Julie C. Esrey Trust, represented by Berglund Architects, LLC, is requesting final review of an Exemption Plat application, pursuant to Title 13, Chapter 12, Exemption Plat Review Procedures, Vail Town Code, to allow for an adjustment to the location of the platted building envelope for Fourth Amendment to Spraddle Creek Estates Lot 15, located at 1314 Spraddle Creek Road. The Community Development Department is recommending approval of the Exemption Plat application with the findings as listed in Section VI of this memorandum. For reference, the attachments include a Vicinity Map (Attachment A), a copy of the applicant's narrative (Attachment B), and the proposed plat (Attachment C). II. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST The applicant is requesting a final review of an Exemption Plat application, pursuant to Title 13, Chapter 12, Exemption Plat Review Procedures, Vail Town Code, to allow for an adjustment to the location of the platted building envelope for Fourth Amendment to Spraddle Creek Estates Lot 15, located at 1314 Spraddle Creek Road. The purpose of this application is to adjust the building envelope by removing 23.9 square feet from the west side of the envelope and adding that same amount in front of the garage. The amended location of the envelope will also allow for an addition to the garage to extend one and a half feet closer to the street. There is no change in the total area of the building envelope. The shape of the building envelope will be modified slightly to accommodate the proposed building expansion. The proposed building envelope is within the required setbacks. III. ZONING ANALYSIS Address: 1314 Spraddle Creek Road Legal Description: Lot 15, Spraddle Creek Estates Existing Zoning: Hillside Residential Existing Land Use Designation: Hillside Residential Mapped Geological Hazards: Mod. Debris Flow, Medium Severity Rock Fall Development Allowed / Existing Proposed Change Standard Required Site Area 21,780 sq. ft. 34,118 sq. ft. 34,118 sq. ft. No Change Setbacks* Per building Front: 40'+ Front: 40'+ North Side: VT envelope Rear: 28'+ Rear: 28'+ Side: 15'+ Side: 15'+ North Side:33' North Side:31'6" Density 2 dwelling 1 dwelling unit No Change No Change units/lot Building N/A 11,007. ft. 11,007 sq. ft. No Change Envelope Area Building Envelopes The purpose of platting building envelopes is to define the portion of the lot where structures on the lot must be located. Building envelopes are more restrictive than setbacks, which only require that structures be located a minimum distance from a property line. Building envelopes are often used to maintain views and separation of structures, protect vegetation, and prevent development on sensitive areas including geological and hydrological resources. IV. APPLICABLE PLANNING DOCUMENTS Title 13: Subdivision Reaulations, Vail Town Code (in part) 13-12-1: PURPOSE AND INTENT: The purpose of this chapter is to establish criteria and an appropriate review process whereby the planning and environmental commission may grant exemptions from the definition of the term "subdivision" for properties that are determined to fall outside the purpose, purview and intent of chapters 3 and 4 of this title. This process is intended to Town of Vail Page 2 allow for the platting of property where no additional parcels are created and conformance with applicable provisions of this code has been demonstrated. 13-12-2: EXEMPTIONS IN PROCEDURE AND SUBMITTALS: "Exemption plats", as defined in section 13-2-2 of this title, shall be exempt from requirements related to preliminary plan procedures and submittals. Exemption plat applicants may be required to submit an environmental impact report if required by title 12, chapter 12 of this code. 13-12-3: PLAT PROCEDURE AND CRITERIA FOR REVIEW: The procedure for an exemption plat review shall be as follows.- A. ollows: A. Submission of Proposal, Waiver of Requirements: The applicant shall submit two (2) copies of the proposal following the requirements for a final plat in subsection 13-3-6B of this title, with the provision that certain of these requirements may be waived by the administrator and/or the planning and environmental commission if determined not applicable to the project. B. Public Hearing: The administrator will schedule a public hearing before the planning and environmental commission and follow notification requirements for adjacent property owners and public notice for the hearing as found in subsection 13-3-6B 1 of this title. C. Review and Action On Plat: The planning and environmental commission shall review the plat and associated materials and shall approve, approve with modifications or disapprove the plat within twenty one (21) days of the first public hearing on the exemption plat application or the exemption plat application will be deemed approved. A longer time period for rendering a decision may be granted subject to mutual agreement between the planning and environmental commission and the applicant. The criteria for reviewing the plat shall be as contained in section 13-3-4 of this title. V. REVIEW CRITERIA The following are review criteria from Section 13-3-4 Vail Town Code, as required to be reviewed per Section 13-12-3 C: 1. The extent to which the proposed subdivision is consistent with all the applicable elements of the adopted goals, objectives and policies outlined in the Vail comprehensive plan and is compatible with the development objectives of the town; and Staff finds that the proposed exemption plat is consistent with all applicable elements of the adopted goals, objectives and policies outlined in the Vail Comprehensive Plan and Town of Vail Page 3 is compatible with the development objectives of the Town. Specifically, the exemption plat helps to ensure that construction of the home on Lot 15 preserves as much significant vegetation as possible on this site, by relocating the envelope to an area that was previously disturbed and utilized as a driveway. By limiting the size of the building envelope to the existing size, the applicant will gain no additional area, and the site will remain consistent with the original design intent of this subdivision. Staff finds that this criterion has been met. 2. The extent to which the proposed subdivision complies with all of the standards of this title, as well as, but not limited to, title 12, "Zoning Regulations", of this code, and other pertinent regulations that the planning and environmental commission deems applicable; Staff finds that the proposed exemption plat is in compliance with all standards of Title 13, Subdivision Regulations, and Title 12, Zoning Regulations, Vail Town Code. The location of the building envelope is consistent with other building envelopes approved within this subdivision, and with the setback standards in the underlying Hillside Residential zone district. The applicant has received conditional approval from the Design Review Board for the proposed addition. Staff finds that this criterion has been met. 3. The extent to which the proposed subdivision presents a harmonious, convenient, workable relationship among land uses consistent with municipal development objectives; Staff finds the proposed exemption plat presents a harmonious, convenient, workable relationship among land uses that is consistent with municipal development objectives. Staff has reviewed the location of the building envelope to ensure that the proposed envelope change will have no negative impacts on views, light, access, existing vegetation, slopes, or other impacts to adjacent lots. Staff finds that this criterion has been met. 4. The extent of the effects on the future development of the surrounding area; Staff finds the proposed exemption plat will have no negative impacts on the future development of the surrounding area. The proposed changes to the building envelope will have no impacts on the future development of the subdivision or any of the individual lots within the subdivision or the neighborhood. Staff finds that this criterion has been met. Town of Vail Page 4 5. The extent to which the proposed subdivision is located and designed to avoid creating spatial patterns that cause inefficiencies in the delivery of public services, or require duplication or premature extension of public facilities, or result in a "leapfrog" pattern of development; As this application is for a modification to an existing platted envelope within a developed subdivision, staff finds the proposed exemption plat will not cause any inefficiency in the delivery of public services and will not require duplication or premature extension of public services, and will not result in a leapfrog pattern of development. This is due to the fact that the subdivision is platted and developed. No changes are proposed to the location of roads, utilities, easements or other changes that impact the delivery of public services. Staff finds that this criterion has been met. 6. The extent to which the utility lines are sized to serve the planned ultimate population of the service area to avoid future land disruption to upgrade undersized lines; Staff finds the utility lines are sized to serve a complete build -out of the site, and which are not impacted by this building envelope modification. Staff finds that this criterion has been met. 7. The extent to which the proposed subdivision provides for the growth of an orderly viable community and serves the best interests of the community as a whole; Staff finds that the proposed exemption plat provides for the growth of an orderly viable community and serves the best interests of the community as a whole by allowing flexibility in the siting of the home to provide efficient design. This application will maintain views from adjacent properties and preserve vegetation in the location of the current building envelope, which is in the best interest of the community as a whole. Staff finds that this criterion has been met. 8. The extent to which the proposed subdivision results in adverse or beneficial impacts on the natural environment, including, but not limited to, water quality, air quality, noise, vegetation, riparian corridors, hillsides and other desirable natural features; Staff finds the proposed exemption plat will not result in any adverse impacts on the natural environment, including, but not limited to, water quality, air quality, noise, vegetation, riparian corridors, hillsides and other desirable natural features. The revised Town of Vail Page 5 location of the building envelope will preserve existing vegetation and allow development in areas with no vegetation. Staff finds that this criterion has been met. 9. Such other factors and criteria as the commission and/or council deem applicable to the proposed subdivision. VI. STAFF RECOMMENDATION The Community Development Department recommends the Planning and Environmental Commission approves the request for review of the final plat, pursuant to Title 12, Chapter 13, Exemption Plat Review Procedures to allow for an adjustment to the location of the platted building envelope for Fourth Amendment to Spraddle Creek Estates Lot 15, located at 1314 Spraddle Creek Road, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC21-0024) This recommendation is based upon the review of the criteria in Section V of this memorandum and the evidence and testimony presented. Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve this plat amendment, the Community Development Department recommends the Commission pass the following motion: "Based on the evidence and testimony presented at this hearing and the review criteria in Section V of the staff memorandum, the Planning and Environmental Commission hereby approves a request for a final plat, pursuant to Section 13-12-3 Plat Procedures and Criteria for Review, Vail Town Code, to allow for an adjustment to the location of the platted building envelope for Fourth Amendment to Spraddle Creek Estates Lot 15, located at 1314 Spraddle Creek Road, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC21-0024) Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve this plat amendment, the Community Development Department recommends the Commission pass the following findings: " Based upon the review of the criteria outlined in Section V of the staff memorandum to the Planning and Environmental Commission dated June 14, 2021, and the evidence and testimony presented, the Planning and Environmental Commission finds.- 1. inds: 1. That the subdivision is in compliance with the criteria listed in Section 13-3-4 A, Vail Town Code; and 2. That the subdivision is consistent with the adopted goals, objectives and policies outlined in the Vail comprehensive plan and compatible with the development objectives of the town; and Town of Vail Page 6 3. That the subdivision is compatible with and suitable to adjacent uses and appropriate for the surrounding areas; and 4. That the subdivision promotes the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the town and promotes the coordinated and harmonious development of the town in a manner that conserves and enhances its natural environment and its established character as a resort and residential community of the highest quality. " VII. ATTACHMENTS A. Vicinity Map B. Applicant Narrative C. Amended Plat Town of Vail Page 7 c Il O r � 0 LO N m BEF2GLUNU Architects, LLC April 23, 2021 RE: Exemption Plat Submittal: Lot 15 Spraddle Creek Estates Building Envelope Amendment Project Narrative To: Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission Bill and Julie Esrey are requesting a minor amendment to the Building Envelope for their property at 1314 Spraddle Creek Rd, lot 15 of Spraddle Creek Estates, Vail, CO. This amendment does not increase the size of the Building Envelope. They propose to remove 23.9 SF of the Building Envelope at the north west corner of the Building Envelope and add 23.9 SF at the corner just North of it as is shown on the submitted Amended Plat and architectural site plan. This amendment is to allow an addition to the existing home, which includes a 171 SF addition to the garage footprint to allow for the creation of a new internal stair at the back of the garage up to a new level above the garage. This stair connects to the homes existing stair from the main level to the garage. We are expanding the garage 5.5' towards the street (to the north east) at the double bay portion of the garage and 3' towards the street at the single bay portion in order to accommodate the new stair. The addition on the upper level is 1,069 SF and includes two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The total added SF is 1,240 SF. The proposed GRFA for the house with the addition is under the allowable GRFA by 873 SF. The house with the addition is under the allowable Site Coverage as shown on A2.2 by 297 SF. The addition is under the 33' height limit from existing grade, which in all cases is more restrictive than finish grade. The house addition design and the Proposed Building Envelope Amendment was approved by Spraddle Creek Estates Architectural Control Committee (SCE ACC) and an approval letter for each was provided with the application. The SCE ACC did not think the minor proposed Building Envelope Amendment had any negative impact on the surrounding neighbors and to our knowledge, none of the neighbors have expressed any concerns. Everyone we have spoken with at the SCE ACC and the neighbors we have communicated with in the SCE approval process have been very supportive of the proposed amendment. Sincerely, Hans Berglund Architects L.L.C. A Colorado Limited Liability Company W, F: '� 4--,f By: Hans Berglund Page 1 of 1 P.O. Box 2378, Edwards, CO 81632 Tel: 970 926-4301 fax: 970 926-4364 4-23-21 Date o� RR W>oE m P o Tb zo Y� E W Ln 3 rc a a O Q G� �< c. _____________J________________________ U.na a3aJ m m &m s se-sa _____ �� }� a ;:\�✓/ f�' as i '� I cNo��� es. zm I I m� a 1 o aSN�n � hiecd � � U Qrc �rmu � o rc .,yby,ry 2y5 �� r� TOWN OF DO VAIL TOWN PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL AGENDA MEMO MEETING DATE: June 14, 2021 ITEM/TOPIC: A request to review an amendment to an approved Major Exterior Alteration, pursuant to Section 12-71-1-7, Exterior Alterations and Modifications, Vail Town Code, to allow revisions to the project's mass and scale (roof), located at 500 East Lionshead Circle/Lot 3, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC21-0025) ATTACHM ENTS: File Name Description PEC21-0025 Staff Memo odf Staff Memorandum Attachment A. Vicinity Mao.odf Attachment A. Vicinity Map Attachment B. Project Narrative Revised May 24 2021.odf Attachment B. Project Narrative, Revised May 24, 2021 Attachment C. Project Plan Set Revised May 17 2021.odf Attachment C. Project Plan Set, Revised May 17, 2021 Attachment D. PEC Staff memorandum with no attachments January 28 2019 (PEC18- Attachment D. PEC Staff memorandum w/o 0034. df attachments, January 28, 2019 (PEC18-0034) TOWN OF VAIL% Memorandum TO: Planning and Environmental Commission FROM: Community Development Department DATE: June 14, 2021 SUBJECT: A request to review an amendment to an approved Major Exterior Alteration, pursuant to Section 12-7H-7, Exterior Alterations and Modifications, Vail Town Code, to allow revisions to the project's mass and scale (roof), located at 500 East Lionshead Circle/Lot 3, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC21-0025) Applicant: Lazier Lionshead LLC, represented by OZ Architecture Planner: Jonathan Spence SUMMARY The applicant, Lazier Lionshead LLC, represented by OZ Architecture, requests the review of an amendment to an approved Major Exterior Alteration, pursuant to Section 12-7H-7, Exterior Alterations and Modifications, Vail Town Code, to allow revisions to the project's mass and scale (roof), located at 500 East Lionshead Circle/Lot 3, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 1. On January 28, 2019 the Planning and Environmental Commission unanimously approved a Major Exterior Alteration for the construction of a new multi -family building with below grade parking and related site improvements. As the project has undergone further refinements in preparation for a building permit, a number of changes have occurred including a change to the mass and scale associated with a redesign of the roof and internal circulation, which has necessitated an additional public review of this discreet item. (Please see page 9 of Attachment C for the roof redesign) Minor changes to GRFA, site coverage, landscaping, EHU requirement and snow storage are proposed that maintain compliance with the Vail Town Code. Minor material changes will be reviewed at an upcoming DRB meeting scheduled for June 16, 2021 II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The approved Legacy multi -family residential project consists of the following components with proposed changes noted: • Nineteen (19) residential condominiums ranging in size from 2,265 square feet to 3,810 square feet. (Formerly 21) • One (1) on-site Type VII-IZ Employee Housing Units totaling 1,390 square feet with the remaining housing obligation (1,228+ square feet) met through an offsite unit. (Formerly two on site units proposed. Overall requirement increased by 486 square feet) • A first floor lobby and common area including library/sitting area, outdoor patio, and an office for building management and short-term rental management. • An underground parking structure containing 121 spaces. (Formerly 154 spaces. Requirement to replace existing spaces (91) maintained.) • Associated site improvements and landscaping including pedestrian related improvements to the alley. Included with this memorandum is a vicinity map (Attachment A), Project Narrative, Revised May 24, 2021 (Attachment B), Project Plan Set, Revised May 17, 2021 (Attachment C), PEC18-0034 Staff memorandum w/o attachments, January 28, 2019 (Attachment D) and a link to the electronic version of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan (Attachment E). III. BACKGROUND The subject property was annexed into the Town of Vail (Town) by Ordinance No. 8, Series of 1969, which became effective on August 23, 1969. Vail/Lionshead Filing No. 1 was approved by the Board of Trustees of the Town of Vail on April 27, 1970 and was subsequently recorded with the Eagle County Clerk and Recorder on May 10, 1970. In 1973 a two-level parking structure was built on this property and also built on the property immediately to the east to meet the parking demands of adjacent developments including Vail 21, the Lift House and the Lions Pride building, among others. Over the last 25 years, the property has continued to provide this parking, however the exact arrangements in regard to leases, easements or other legal instruments are largely unknown. The exception to this statement is Vail 21 whose rights and obligations related to the parking structure were resolved through legal action in 2007. The Town of Vail is not a party to any of these private agreements. Due to structural deficiencies, the top deck of the existing parking structure was removed with the lower level re -graded until redevelopment occurs. Section 12-10-3: Existing Facilities of the Vail Town Code requires that existing parking facilities not be reduced in capacity to less than the number of spaces prescribed by the Code. The project, as proposed, meets this requirement. 1y/ V. ZONING ANALYSIS Address: Legal Description: Lot Size: Existing Zoning: Land Use Designation Geological Hazards: 500 East Lionshead Circle Lot 3, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 1 .73 acre (31,754 sq. ft.) Lionshead Mixed Use 1 (LMU-1) Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan None Development Required by Town As Approved Proposed Standard Code West: Lodging/Multi-Family Lot Size Min. 10,000 sq. ft. .73 acre (31,754 sq. .73 acre (31,754 sq. ft.) t. Minimum Setbacks Front — 10' North: 10' North: 10' Side — 10' South: 44' South: 44' Rear — 10' East: 0' East: 0' West: 10' West: 10' Maximum Height 82.5 ft. max 73.1 ft. max 73.1 ft. max 71 ft. averse 71 ft. averse 71 ft. average Maximum Dwelling 35 DUs/ per acre, or 21 dwelling units (28.8 19 dwelling units (26 units/acre 25.55 units on a .73 du/buildable acre) du/buildable acre) acre parc el. GRFA Max. 250/100 31,798 sq. ft. 36,698 sq. ft. Buildable Site Area or 79,385 s . ft. Site coverage Max. 70% of site area 21,496 sq. ft. or 68% 21,919 sq. ft. or 69% maximum or 22,227 sq. ft. Minimum Min. 20% of site area 7,728 sq. ft. or 24% 6.902 sq. ft. or 22% Landscaping or 6,350 sq. ft. Required Parking 1.4 per unit or 33 154 spaces 121 spaces* spaces The proposed 121 spaces accommodate the parking generated by the proposed development, replaces existing parking (91 spaces) as required by Section 12-10-3 and provides a surplus of parking. SURROUNDING LAND USES AND ZONING North: Lodging/Multi-Family South: Mixed Use East: Lodging/Multi-Family West: Lodging/Multi-Family Lionshead Mixed Use 1 (LMU-1) Lionshead Mixed Use 1 (LMU-1) Lionshead Mixed Use 1 (LMU-1) Lionshead Mixed Use 1 (LMU-1) VI. REVIEW CRITERIA -MAJOR EXTERIOR ALTERATION Major Exterior Alteration Section 12-7H-8, Compliance Burden, Vail Town Code, outlines the review criteria for major exterior alteration applications proposed within the Lionshead Mixed Use 1 (LMU- 1) zone district. According to Section 12-7H-8, Vail Town Code, a major exterior alteration shall be reviewed for compliance with the following criteria: 1. That the proposed major exterior alteration is in compliance with the purposes of the Lionshead Mixed Use 1 zone district; Staff Response: The purposes of the Lionshead Mixed Use 1 Zone District are stated in Section 12-7H- 1, Purpose, Vail Town Code. As stated, the Lionshead Mixed Use 1 Zone District is intended to provide sites within the area of Lionshead a mixture of multiple -family dwellings, hotels, fractional fee clubs, restaurants, skier services and commercial/retail establishments. The development standards prescribed for the district were established to provide incentives for development in accordance with the goals and objectives of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. The proposed residential project, which includes nineteen (19) for sale condominiums and one (1) Employee Housing Unit (EHU) is consistent with this stated purpose. Staff finds this criterion to be met. 2. That the proposal is consistent with applicable elements of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan; Staff Response: Chapter 2: Introduction Section 2.3 of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan outlines the six policy objectives of the plan. Staff believes the following objectives are the most germane to this application. 1) Renewal and Redevelopment Lionshead can and should be renewed and redeveloped to become a warmer, more vibrant environment for guests and residents. Lionshead needs an appealing and coherent identity, a sense of place, a personality, a purpose, and an improved aesthetic character. 3) Stronger Economic Base through Increased Live Beds In order to enhance the vitality and viability of Vail, renewal and redevelopment in Lionshead must promote improved occupancy rates and the creation of additional bed base ("live beds" or "warm beds") through new lodging products. 4) Improved Access and Circulation The flow of pedestrian, vehicular, bicycle and mass transit traffic must be improved within and through Lionshead. 5) Improved Infrastructure The infrastructure of Lionshead (streets, walkways, transportation systems, parking, utilities, loading and delivery systems, snow removal and storage capacity) and its public and private services must be upgraded to support redevelopment and revitalization efforts and to meet the service expectations of our guests and residents. Staff believes the proposed amendment to the major exterior alteration conforms to these policy objectives. The project replaces an obsolete and unattractive parking deck, increases the live bed base and improves and pedestrianizes an existing alley, largely dominated currently by automobiles. Chapter 4: Master Plan Recommendations Chapter 4 of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan provides specific recommendations related to physical and visual connections, public transportation, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, housing, public art, and live beds. Staff has included for discussion only those recommendations that are relevant to the proposed expansion and remodel. Section 4.8 of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan addresses parking. The project proposes to replace existing parking, in compliance with Section 12-10-3 of the Vail Town Code, provide the required parking the residential uses and provide additional parking to increase the overall Lionshead inventory. Section 4.9 of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan addresses employee housing. The applicant is proposing to mitigate the housing needs created by the new residential project with two onsite Employee Housing Units (EHUs). The housing requirement generated by the proposal is: New Residential GRFA 36,698 square feet of GRFA X 10% mitigation rate = 3,669 square feet of EHU required Existing Commercial Uses (Lion's Pride Building) 1,818 sq. ft. office X 3.2 employees/1,000 sq. ft. = 5.8 employees 3,636 sq. ft. retail X 2.4 employees/1,000 sq. ft. = 8.7 employees Total Employees 14.5 X 20% mitigation rate = 2.9 employees 2.9 employees equate to 1,051 sq. ft. of EHU which is credited to the project. Project proposes two (2) EHUs totaling 2,618 square feet (one on site) Section 4.13 of the Lionshead Redevelopment Plan addresses the need for the maintenance, preservation and enhancement of the live bed base. The live bed base is critical to the success of Lionshead and special emphasis has been placed on the importance of increasing the number of live beds as the area undergoes redevelopment. In keeping with this goal, the project has included a lobby, sitting room, fitness facility and outdoor patio/hot tub space that will provide on-site facilities typically associated with hotels. Short-term rentals of units will be permitted by the project covenants and owners will be permitted to rent units via AirBNB-type services or will be able to utilize on-site management for short-term rentals. It should be noted that, per Section 4.13 of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, applications for new development or redevelopment which maintain, preserve, and enhance the live bed base in Lionshead have a significantly greater chance of approval in the development review process than those which do not. Chapter 5: Detailed Plan Recommendations Section 5.7.5 of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan addresses specific recommendations for the Lions Pride Building and Parking Deck: 5.7.5 Lions Pride Building and Parking Deck The Lions Pride building and the parking deck across the alley are not in primary locations in the retail core but, because they are in very questionable condition (both visually and physically), their redevelopment and compliance with the Master plan should be considered a priority. An opportunity exists to convert the existing alleyway into a true arrival point for these properties and an enhanced pedestrian walkway. The existing parking must be replaced, most likely underneath a new structure, and could be accessed directly from East Lionshead Circle or from the alley. The project responds directly to these recommendations through the redevelopment of an unsightly parking deck, improvements to the existing alleyway and the replacement of all existing parking within the redevelopment. Chapter 7: Development Standards This major exterior alteration application conforms to the development standards of both the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan and the Lionshead Mixed Use 1 District with the exception of the requested side setback variance. Chapter 8: Architectural Design Guidelines This chapter of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan addresses required architectural considerations in both the general and the specific. Staff, with the assistance of the PEC, has worked closely with the applicant on an architectural approach that addresses both. The project provides a link to historical alpine references and Vail Village precedents while incorporating contemporary approaches. To the specific, the project has addressed all relevant recommendations concerning building massing and form, wall surfaces and materials, balconies, windows and doors, roofs, chimneys, and detailing. Staff finds this criterion to be met. 3. That the proposal does not otherwise have a significant negative effect on the character of the neighborhood; and, Staff Response: Staff has reviewed the proposal in an attempt to identify any significant negative impacts that may be created on the character of the neighborhood as a result of the construction of the project. The proposal conforms to the development standards of the Lionshead Mixed Use 1 District, and is not anticipated to have a negative effect on the character of the neighborhood. Staff finds this criterion to be met. 4. That the proposal substantially complies with other applicable elements of the Vail Comprehensive Plan. Staff Response: Staff has reviewed the Vail Comprehensive Plan to determine which elements of the Plan apply to the review of this proposal. Upon review of the Plan, Staff has determined that the following elements of the Plan apply: Transportation Master Plan (adopted 1993) Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan (adopted 1998) The project is subject to the recently adopted Transportation Impact Fee Residential Dwelling Units, Two Family or Multiple Family (In the Core Area) 19 units x $5,066.00 / unit =$96,254.00 Transportation Impact Fee= $96,254.00 *The actual fee in lieu will be determined at the time of building permit review and is subject to change. Staff also believes this proposal complies with the applicable elements of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan (refer to criteria #2 above). In summary, Staff believes that the applicant has presented evidence that the proposed major exterior alteration is in compliance with the purposes of the Lionshead Mixed Use 1 District, that the proposal is consistent with applicable elements of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, that the proposal does not otherwise have a significant negative effect on the character of the neighborhood, and that the proposal substantially complies with other applicable elements of the Vail Comprehensive Plan. Staff finds this criterion to be met. VII. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS Major Exterior Alteration The Community Development Department recommends approval, with conditions, of this request for an amendment to an approved Major Exterior Alteration, pursuant to Section 12-7H-7, Exterior Alterations or Modifications, Vail Town Code, to allow for construction of a new multifamily structure with below grade parking, located at 500 East Lionshead Circle/Lot 3, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC21-0025) Staff's recommendation is based upon the criteria outlined in Section VI of this memorandum and the evidence and testimony presented. Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve this exterior alteration or modification request, the Community Development Department recommends the Commission pass the following motion: "The Planning and Environmental Commission approves the applicant's request for an amendment to an approved Major Exterior Alteration, pursuant to Section 12-7H- 7, Exterior Alterations or Modifications, Vail Town Code, to allow for construction of a new multifamily structure with below grade parking, located at 500 East Lionshead Circle/Lot 3, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. " Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve this Major Exterior Alteration request, the Community Development Department recommends the Commission imposes the following conditions: 1. Approval of this project is contingent upon the applicant obtaining Town of Vail design review approval for this proposal. 2. The Transportation Impact Fee shall be paid to the Town of Vail by the applicant prior to issuance of any building permit. 3. Prior to the issuance of the first certificate of occupancy for the project, the Applicant shall execute and record deed restrictions, in a form approved by the Town Attorney, for the on-site employee housing units (EHUs). Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve the exterior alteration request, the Community Development Department recommends the Commission makes the following findings: "Based upon the review of the criteria outlined in Section VI of the Staff memorandum to the Planning and Environmental Commission dated June 14, 2021, and the evidence and testimony presented, the Planning and Environmental Commission finds.- 1. inds: 1. That the proposed Major Exterior Alteration is in compliance with the purposes of the LMU-1 district as specified in section 12-7H-1 of the Zoning Regulations, and 2. That the proposal is consistent with applicable elements of the Vail Comprehensive Plan, and 3. That the proposal does not otherwise negatively alter the character of the neighborhood. VIII. ATTACHMENTS A. Vicinity Map B. Project Narrative, Revised May 24, 2021 C. Project Plan Set, Revised May 17, 2021 D. PEC Staff memorandum w/o attachments, January 28, 2019 (PEC18-0034) E. Link to Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan https://www.vailgov.com/Portals/0/docs/communitv%20development/Planninq%20Pr oiects/Lionshead%20Master%20PIan/Lionshead-Redevelopment-Master-Plan- 20180328.pdf 11 ■ n ry � re ,1 0 "1 wr 4 0 1 Legacy at Vail Square Planning and Environmental Committee Review No. Three A Narrative Concerning Changes from the Previous Review May 24, 2021 Vail, Colorado For the commission: Lion's View has gone through a bit of a transformation during the pandemic, but one significant enough to result in our return to the PEC. The team greatly appreciates the service of the committee and the time allotted for our explanation of the changes to both our program and the overall form of the project. The first to be noted is the change of the name of our project from "Lion's View" to "Legacy at Vail Square" in honor of our leader, Mr. Bob Lazier. Bob loved working on the replacement of the former garage and Lion's Pride building on this site with something he saw as a new way of living in the resort town, and we are all honored to continue his work on a true legacy development. Many of the alterations during our year-long pandemic postponement have been the result of a value engineering exercise. The structural system was changed from predominantly steel construction to that of post -tensioned concrete. Larger columns were therefore needed which, by default, have changed some of the facades to a bit more "solid". We will point out these alterations as we move around the building and hopefully reveal that the building is still quite welcoming and transparent. The mechanical systems were removed from the roof for cost purposes as well which, we feel, has resulted in a beneficial outcome for the project and the neighborhood, as well. This rather dramatic change did however require some revision to the roof forms which, again, we will explain as we move through the submittal. Another cause for formal changes has to do with the reduction of the number of units from 23 down to 20. This unit merging resulted in a few window changes and a literal combining of some of the south - facing decks. We hope it is agreed that these too have made the project aesthetically more refined. What follows is a sheet -by -sheet accounting of other alterations to the Legacy project since our last submittal: A-000. The image in the upper left corner of our cover sheet was included in our original submittal. Bob and his team discussed it so often that, with a resubmittal, we wanted to include it. He felt it was an accurately regal reference to be used for Lion's View to show Bob's intentions of producing a stately residential building on the edge of Lionshead Village. By this, he meant to refer not to the color per se but more to the treatment of the detailed walls and the interesting configuration of roofs. A -101-C. As a value engineering item, the zinc shingles on the octagonal feature in the southeast corner of the project have been changed to match the rest of our roof structure, as a dark grey shingle. The combination into a single south -facing balcony where previously there were two separate cantilevered decks is due, again, to the change from four units per floor to only three. The entire center of the layout is a single unit so the balconies for it have been combined. What was previously a two story, rough stone base has been reduced to a more traditionally seen single story. This stone will still match that which is found on the nearby Visitor Center. The large amount of cast stone discussed previously has been reduced to include only the major features at the south, east and west entry/balcony structures which will continue to reflect their special nature in cast stone. The cast stone decorative elements elsewhere will be made of the same profiles and of the stone -finish stucco, which we showed to the DRB at our last meeting with them. This is the same strategy utilized at many of the Arrabelle facades. A -103-C. This rendering provides the first look at our revised north elevation. Many of the images which follow will illustrate this change as well and all of them concern the removal of all of our mechanical equipment from the roof top and the placement of it in the lowest level of our garage. This north fagade has continued to become more articulated as the project has moved along. A -104-C. The rendering on this page clearly shows an effect of the change in structural systems, as did the one just before it. Both the North-east and North-west corners of the structure needed to be enlisted by the engineers to provide key concrete columns for the building and have therefore become more solid. Small bedroom windows shown earlier no longer fit into the plan for these areas. A -105-C. That previously mentioned move of the mechanical plant to the basement of the parking garage below also required some creative ways to comply with codes to exhaust certain elements to the roof. As seen on this page, a chimney, similar to many at the Arrabelle, has now occupied the North- west corner of the structure so as to attract as little attention as possible. A -106-C. This rendered view also illustrates the new roof usage. Addressing a recent national trend to attempt to use roofs in a more sustainable and enjoyable way by moving mechanical equipment to the basement while occupying roofs, has proven to be far more advantageous for the users of our building and perhaps for those looking from the gondola down on our roof top. Note that all light fixtures on this level will be Dark Sky Compliant as well. Also shown here, down at the plaza level, is an element in the landscape which results in a better linkage to the Lionshead Mall level for those who park in the garage. An elevator has been added within the garage for the use of Legacy guests and for those from the Lift House and the Arcade building who will park there. They can now get to their structures with mall entrances from their parking spaces in Legacy by use of this new elevator. A -107-C. This page illustrates that most of the materials we suggested previously are still in use however we have added some photographs of the stone-like stucco that we introduced to the DRB back in 2018. A-108-13. Once again, the change of a roof -top mechanical well to a more desirable amenity is shown in plan here. A -300-C. This sheet directly reflects our changes to the north elevation. For quit a while we have been considering a massing change to this elevation to make it both more balanced and more symmetrical. The earlier scheme seemed to have its emphasis a bit misplaced — accentuating the exit stairs as opposed to the center gable element as we feel the south elevation does successfully. With the change from mechanical to an amenity space on the roof, we felt we could achieve a better balance by lowering the stair towers and raising the central feature. This we refer to as, "getting rid of the shrugged shoulders and standing up straight". 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I • � r �y�J�1LILLLLL1,iJ t� • � 7�� � Tr Y �//�//// �G/ x\ IT] 45, ■ ■ • �■ ■. ■,�— �+-Tom-=—V II _ u Y ■ .� t I U �J ■ ■ J W ■ ■ ■ i^ ■ U <� :� _ � kl a ■ � � � /j a EA [ �, u : : ■ I 4 ■ ■ i c ■ • ■ -I w �i I ■ ■ ■ I V ■ A■ ■ i iLU .I = Q LU in LUX II k:f I I � 1 r� I ® � E _ LS968 00 `ll`dn 31O2�1O d`d3HSNOlI 3 OOS br �_ ��ent�s Bien Le ��e��� oa U o c� X ® E E o 1� 1l1 m L9918 00 `TVA 3102110 GV3HSNOII 3 009 0p ¢ o br `_ 32jvnbs TVA iV AOVE)3� U o c� X f� O 1l1 m O O1 0p N W W IA O N t0 N 'I W O ti G M M M N �O N N M Q N N Q M m m C Q Q d m M M rl N N N O M Ym n fC PO N d 00 ^ M I W T .n M Q � ao m Ud dit x s Q O G ^ W C W in v s a a m co Z m a E mc z z °z z ■ a a = o Z z z _ w 3 w o s N a z° o 3 0 TOWN OF VAIL Memorandum TO: Planning and Environmental Commission FROM: Community Development Department DATE: January 28, 2019 SUBJECT: A request for the review of a Major Exterior Alteration, pursuant to Section 12- 7H-7, Exterior Alterations or Modifications, Vail Town Code, to allow for construction of a new multifamily structure with below grade parking, located at 500 East Lionshead Circle/Lot 3, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC18-0034) and A request for the review a variance from Section 12-7H-10, Setbacks, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Title 12 Chapter 17, Variances, Vail Town Code, to allow for a side setback of zero feet (0') where ten feet (10') is required for a new multifamily structure, located at 500 East Lionshead Circle/Lot 3, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC18-0036) Applicant: Lazier Lionshead LLC, represented by Braun Associates, Inc. Planner: Jonathan Spence SUMMARY The applicant, Lazier Lionshead LLC, represented by Braun Associates, Inc., requests the review of a Major Exterior Alteration, pursuant to Section 12-7H-7, Exterior Alterations or Modifications, Vail Town Code, to allow for construction of a new multifamily structure with below grade parking, located at 500 East Lionshead Circle/Lot 3, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 1. In addition, the applicant also requests the review of a variance from Section 12-7H-10, Setbacks, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Title 12 Chapter 17, Variances, Vail Town Code, to allow for a side setback of zero feet (0') where ten feet (10') is required for the new multifamily structure. On November 26, 2019 the applicant presented the project before the Planning and Environmental Commission in an introductory meeting. During the meeting a limited number of concerns were expressed by Commissioners and members of the public. The applicant has responded to or addressed these concerns in an attached memorandum, included as Attachment C. included with memorandum are computer images showing the project in context with the surrounding area and a sheet comparing the previous and proposed north elevation. Staff has received a correspondence from Jenna Skinner with JS Designs of Minturn who has been retained by the Lift House Homeowner's Association to review the potential impacts of the Lazier Project. This correspondence has been included as Attachment E. II. DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST Lazier Lionshead LLC, represented by Braun Associates, Inc. is proposing a six -story multi -family residential project consisting of the following components: • Twenty-one (21) residential condominiums ranging in size from 2,265 square feet to 3,810 square feet. • Two (2) on-site Type VII-IZ Employee Housing Units totaling 2,206 square feet with the remaining housing obligation met either through fee -in -lieu or through an offsite unit. • A first floor lobby and common area including library/sitting area, outdoor patio, and an office for building management and short-term rental management. • An underground parking structure containing 154 spaces. • Associated site improvements and landscaping including pedestrian related improvements to the alley. Included with this memorandum is a vicinity map (Attachment A), Project Narrative (Attachment B), a Summary of Design Refinements (Attachment C), Plan Set with renderings (Attachment D), Correspondence from Jenna Skinner with JS Designs (Attachment E), and a link to the electronic version of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan (Attachment F). III. BACKGROUND The subject property was annexed into the Town of Vail (Town) by Ordinance No. 8, Series of 1969, which became effective on August 23, 1969. Vail/Lionshead Filing No. 1 was approved by the Board of Trustees of the Town of Vail on April 27, 1970 and was subsequently recorded with the Eagle County Clerk and Recorder on May 10, 1970. In 1973 a two-level parking structure was built on this property and also built on the property immediately to the east to meet the parking demands of adjacent developments including Vail 21, the Lift House and the Lions Pride building, among others. Over the last 25 years, the property has continued to provide this parking, however the exact arrangements in regard to leases, easements or other legal instruments are largely unknown. The exception to this statement is Vail 21 whose rights and obligations related to the parking structure were resolved through legal action in 2007. The Town of Vail is not a party to any of these private agreements. Due to structural deficiencies, the top deck of the existing parking structure was removed this past summer with the lower level re -graded until redevelopment occurs. Section 12-10-3: Existing Facilities of the Vail Town Code requires that existing parking facilities not be reduced in capacity to less than the number of spaces prescribed by the Code. The project, as proposed, meets this requirement. V. APPLICABLE PLANNING DOCUMENTS Title 12, Zoninq Regulations, Vail Town Code (in part) ARTICLE H — Lionshead Mixed Use 1 (LMU-1) District 12-7H-1: PURPOSE.- The URPOSE: The Lionshead mixed use 1 district is intended to provide sites for a mixture of multiple - family dwellings, lodges, hotels, fractional fee clubs, timeshares, lodge dwelling units, restaurants, offices, skier services, and commercial establishments in a clustered, unified development. Lionshead mixed use 1 district, in accordance with the Lionshead redevelopment master plan, is intended to ensure adequate light, air, open space and other amenities appropriate to the permitted types of buildings and uses and to maintain the desirable qualities of the zone district by establishing appropriate site development standards. This zone district is meant to encourage and provide incentives for redevelopment in accordance with the Lionshead redevelopment master plan. This zone district was specifically developed to provide incentives for properties to redevelop. The ultimate goal of these incentives is to create an economically vibrant lodging, housing, and commercial core area. The incentives in this zone district include increases in allowable gross residential floor area, building height, and density over the previously established zoning in the Lionshead redevelopment master plan study area. The primary goal of the incentives is to create economic conditions favorable to inducing private redevelopment consistent with the Lionshead redevelopment master plan. Additionally, the incentives are created to help finance public off site improvements adjacent to redevelopment projects. With any development/redevelopment proposal taking advantage of the incentives created herein, the following amenities will be evaluated: streetscape improvements, pedestrian/bicycle access, public plaza redevelopment, public art, roadway improvements, and similar improvements. (Ord. 29(2005) § 24: Ord. 3(1999) § 1) 12-7H-2: PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES, BASEMENT OR GARDEN LEVEL.- A. EVEL: A. Permitted Uses: The following uses shall be permitted in basement or garden levels within a structure.- Banks tructure: Banks and financial institutions. Child daycare centers. Commercial ski storage/ski club. Eating and drinking establishments. Employee housing units, as further regulated by chapter 13 of this title. Personal services and repair shops. Professional offices, business offices and studios. Public or private lockers and storage. Recreation facilities. Retail establishments. Skier ticketing, ski school and skier services. Travel and ticket agencies. Additional uses determined to be similar to permitted uses described in this subsection, in accordance with the provisions of section 12-3-4 of this title. 12-7H-3: PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES, FIRST FLOOR OR STREET LEVEL.- A. EVEL: A. Permitted Uses: The following uses shall be permitted on the first floor or street level within a structure.- Banks, tructure:Banks, with walk-up teller facilities. Child daycare centers. Eating and drinking establishments. Employee housing units, as further regulated by chapter 13 of this title. Recreation facilities. Retail stores and establishments. Skier ticketing, ski school and skier services. Travel and ticket agencies. Additional uses determined to be similar to permitted uses described in this subsection, in accordance with the provisions of section 12-3-4 of this title. 12-7H-4: PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES, SECOND FLOOR AND ABOVE: A. Permitted Uses: The following uses shall be permitted on those floors above the first floor within a structure.- Accommodation tructure: Accommodation units. Attached accommodation units. Employee housing units, as further regulated by chapter 13 of this title. Lodges. Multiple -family residential dwelling units, lodge dwelling units. Additional uses determined to be similar to permitted uses described in this subsection, in accordance with the provisions of section 12-3-4 of this title. 12-7H-6: ACCESSORY USES.- The SES: The following accessory uses shall be permitted in the Lionshead mixed use 1 district.- Home istrict: Home occupations, subject to issuance of a home occupation permit in accordance with the provisions of section 12-14-12 of this title. Loading and delivery and parking facilities customarily incidental and accessory to permitted and conditional uses. Minor arcades. Offices, lobbies, laundry, and other facilities customarily incidental and accessory to hotels, lodges, and multiple -family uses. Outdoor dining decks and patios. Swimming pools, tennis courts, patios or other recreation facilities customarily incidental to permitted residential or lodge uses. Other uses customarily incidental and accessory to permitted or conditional uses, and necessary for the operation thereof. (Ord. 29(2005) § 24: Ord. 3(1999) § 1) 12-7H-7: EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS OR MODIFICATIONS: A. Review Required: The construction of a new building or the alteration of an existing building that is not a major exterior alteration as described in subsection 8 of this section shall be reviewed by the design review board in accordance with chapter 11 of this title. 1. Submittal Items Required: The submittal items required for a project that is not a major exterior alteration shall be provided in accordance with section 12-11-4 of this title. B. Major Exterior Alteration: The construction of a new building or the alteration of an existing building which adds additional dwelling units, accommodation units, fractional fee club units, timeshare units, any project which adds more than one thousand (1, 000) square feet of commercial floor area or common space, or any project which has substantial off site impacts (as determined by the administrator) shall be reviewed by the planning and environmental commission as a major exterior alteration in accordance with this chapter and section 12-3-6 of this title. Any project which requires a conditional use permit shall also obtain approval of the planning and environmental commission in accordance with chapter 16 of this title. Complete applications for major exterior alterations shall be submitted in accordance with administrative schedules developed by the department of community development for planning and environmental commission and design review board review. 1. Submittal Items Required, Major Exterior Alteration: The following submittal items are required.- a. equired: a. Application: An application shall be made by the owner of the building or the building owner's authorized agent or representative on a form provided by the administrator. Any application for condominiumized buildings shall be authorized by the condominium association in conformity with all pertinent requirements of the condominium association's declarations. b. Application, Contents: The administrator shall establish the submittal requirements for an exterior alteration or modification application. A complete list of the submittal requirements shall be maintained by the administrator and filed in the department of community development. Certain submittal requirements may be waived and/or modified by the administrator and/or the reviewing body if it is demonstrated by the applicant that the information and materials required are not relevant to the proposed development or applicable to the planning documents that comprise the Vail comprehensive plan. The administrator and/or the reviewing body may require the submission of additional plans, drawings, specifications, samples and other materials if deemed necessary to properly evaluate the proposal. C. Work Sessions/Conceptual Review: If requested by either the applicant or the administrator, submittals may proceed to a work session with the planning and environmental commission, a conceptual review with the design review board, or a work session with the town council. D. Hearing: The public hearing before the planning and environmental commission shall be held in accordance with section 12-3-6 of this title. The planning and environmental commission may approve the application as submitted, approve the application with conditions or modifications, or deny the application. The decision of the planning and environmental commission may be appealed to the town council in accordance with section 12-3-3 of this title. E. Lapse Of Approval: Approval of an exterior alteration as prescribed by this article shall lapse and become void two (2) years following the date of approval by the design review board unless, prior to the expiration, a building permit is issued and construction is commenced and diligently pursued to completion. Administrative extensions shall be allowed for reasonable and unexpected delays as long as code provisions affecting the proposal have not changed. (Ord. 29(2005) § 24: Ord. 5(2003) § 11: Ord. 8(200 1) § 2: Ord. 3(1999) § 1) 12-7H-8: COMPLIANCE BURDEN.- It URDEN: It shall be the burden of the applicant to prove by a preponderance of the evidence before the planning and environmental commission and the design review board that the proposed exterior alteration or new development is in compliance with the purposes of the Lionshead mixed use 1 district, that the proposal is consistent with applicable elements of the Lionshead redevelopment master plan and that the proposal does not otherwise have a significant negative effect on the character of the neighborhood, and that the proposal substantially complies with other applicable elements of the Vail comprehensive plan. (Ord. 29(2005) § 24: Ord. 3(1999) § 1) 12-7H-9: LOT AREA AND SITE DIMENSIONS.- The IMENSIONS: The minimum lot or site area shall be ten thousand (10, 000) square feet of buildable area. (Ord. 3(1999) § 1) 12-7H-10: SETBACKS.- The ETBACKS: The minimum building setbacks shall be ten feet (10) unless otherwise specified in the Lionshead redevelopment master plan as a build to line. (Ord. 29(2005) § 24: Ord. 3(1999) § 1) 12-7H-11: HEIGHT AND BULK: Buildings shall have a maximum average building height of seventy one feet (71) with a maximum height of 82.5 feet, as further defined by the Lionshead redevelopment master plan. All development shall comply with the design guidelines and standards found in the Lionshead redevelopment master plan. Flexibility with the standard, as incorporated in the Lionshead redevelopment master plan, shall be afforded to redevelopment projects which meet the intent of design guidelines, as reviewed and approved by the design review board. (Ord. 29(2005) § 24: Ord. 3(1999) § 1) 12-7H-12: DENSITY (DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE). Up to a thirty three percent (33%) increase over the existing number of dwelling units on a property or thirty five (35) dwelling units per acre, whichever is greater, shall be allowed. For the purpose of calculating density, employee housing units, accommodation units, attached accommodation units, timeshare units, and fractional fee club units shall not be counted as dwelling units. Additionally, a "lodge dwelling unit", as defined herein, shall be counted as twenty five percent (25%) of a dwelling unit for the purpose of calculating density. (Ord. 18(2005) § 2: Ord. 31(200 1) § 5: Ord. 3(1999) § 1) 12-7H-13: GROSS RESIDENTIAL FLOOR AREA (GRFA): Up to two hundred fifty (250) square feet of gross residential floor area shall be allowed for each one hundred (100) square feet of buildable site area, or an increase of thirty three percent (33%) over the existing GRFA found on the property, whichever is greater. Multiple -family dwelling units in this zone district shall not be entitled to additional gross residential floor area under section 12-15-5, "Additional Gross Residential Floor Area (250 Ordinance) ", of this title. (Ord. 3(1999) § 1) 12-7H-14: SITE COVERAGE.- Site OVERAGE: Site coverage shall not exceed seventy percent (70%) of the total site area, unless otherwise specified in the Lionshead redevelopment master plan. (Ord. 29(2005) § 24: Ord. 3(1999) § 1) 12-7H-15: LANDSCAPING AND SITE DEVELOPMENT: At least twenty percent (20%) of the total site area shall be landscaped, unless otherwise specified in the Lionshead redevelopment master plan. (Ord. 29(2005) § 24.- Ord. 4:Ord. 3(1999) § 1) 12-7H-16: PARKING AND LOADING.- Off OADING: Off street parking and loading shall be provided in accordance with chapter 10 of this title. At least one-half (1/2) of the required parking shall be located within the main building or buildings. (Ord. 3(1999) § 1) 12-7H-17: LOCATION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY: A. Limitations, Exception: All offices, businesses and services permitted by zone district shall be operated and conducted entirely within a building, except for permitted unenclosed parking or loading areas, the outdoor display of goods, or outdoor restaurant seating. B. Outdoor Displays: The area to be used for outdoor display must be located directly in front of the establishment displaying the goods and entirely upon the establishment's own property. Sidewalks, building entrances and exits, driveways and streets shall not be obstructed by outdoor display. (Ord. 3(1999) § 1) 12-7H-18: MITIGATION OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACTS.- Property MPACTS: Property owners/developers shall also be responsible for mitigating direct impacts of their development on public infrastructure and in all cases mitigation shall bear a reasonable relation to the development impacts. Impacts may be determined based on reports prepared by qualified consultants. The extent of mitigation and public amenity improvements shall be balanced with the goals of redevelopment and will be determined by the planning and environmental commission in review of development projects and conditional use permits. Mitigation of impacts may include, but is not limited to, the following: employee housing per the town's current employee housing policy, roadway improvements, pedestrian walkway improvements, streetscape improvements, stream tract/bank improvements, public art improvements, and similar improvements. The intent of this section is to only require mitigation for large scale redevelopment/development projects which produce substantial off site impacts. (Ord. 14(2006) § 3: Ord. 29(2005) § 24: Ord. 3(1999) § 1) Vail Comprehensive Plan (in part) Vail 20/20 Focus on the Future — Strategic Action Plan (in part) - The Vail 20/20 Strategic Action Plan is a visioning document that begins with a set of values that outline what is truly important to the community. The plan outlines goals for land use and development, parks and recreation, environment, housing, transportation, economy, community and public safety topics, including specific vision statements, long-term goals, and actions and strategies over the next 5 years to achieve those goals. LAND USE Goal #4: Provide for enough deed -restricted housing for at least 30 percent of the workforce through policies, regulations and publicly initiated development. • Address the zoning regulations to provide more incentives for developers to build employee housing units. • Use employee housing fund for buy -downs and other programs that will increase the number of employees living within the town. ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Goal #2: Energy Management in Buildings and Transportation: Reduce the town's 2007 baseline green house gas emissions. • Support employee housing initiatives in order to reduce trips into Vail. HOUSING Goal: The Town of Vail recognizes the need for housing as infrastructure that promotes community, reduces transit needs and keeps more employees living in the town, and will provide for enough deed -restricted housing for at least 30 percent of the workforce through policies, regulations and publicly initiated development. • Conduct inventory of all sites with development potential and pursue opportunities for acquiring undeveloped or underdeveloped properties. • Update the Vail Land Use Plan and identify more areas for employee housing. • Research parking requirements for employee housing and consider reducing requirements for employee housing developments. • Expand the number of employee beds in the Town of Vail ECONOMY Goal #3: Maintain a town -wide workforce in which at least 30 percent of people who work in Vail also live in Vail. • Support the local economy by working with the business community to address future workforce housing needs as they relate to business in Vail. Vail Land Use Plan (in part) — The Land Use Plan is not intended to be regulatory in nature but is intended to provide a general framework to guide decision making. One specific measure used to implement the recommendations of the Land Use Plan includes amendments to the Official Zoning Map. Other measures include changes to ordinances and regulations or policies adopted by the Town. Chapter 11- Land Use Plan Goals / Policies (in part) 1. General Growth/Development 1.1 Vail should continue to grow in a controlled environment, maintaining a balance between residential, commercial and recreational uses to serve both the visitor and the permanent resident. 1.3 The quality of development should be maintained and upgraded whenever possible. 1.12 Vail should accommodate most of the additional growth in existing developed areas (infill areas). 5. Residential 5.1. Additional residential growth should continue to occur primarily in existing, platted areas and as appropriate in new areas where high hazards do not exist. 5.3. Affordable employee housing should be made available through private efforts, assisted by limited incentives, provided by the Town of Vail, with appropriate restrictions. 5.4. Residential growth should keep pace with the market place demands for a full range of housing types. 5.5. The existing employee housing base should be preserved and upgraded. Additional employee housing needs should be accommodated at varied sites throughout the community. 2009 Environmental Sustainability Strategic Plan — The purpose of this plan is to define a strategy that consists of measurable goals, objectives, and actions that will help the Town coordinate efforts to achieve the environmental vision of the community. Goal #6 — Transportation — Reduce the environmental impact of transportation by supporting efforts within the Eagle Valley to decrease total Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) by commuters and guests by 20% by 2020. LIONSHEAD REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN The Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan is the guiding document when it comes to the analysis, review and approval of projects within the Lionshead planning area. Staff encourages the Commission to review the document, a link to which has been provided as Attachment D. Special attention should be given to the following sections: • Chapter 2: Introduction including purpose, definition and policy objectives. • Chapter 4: Master Plan Recommendations -Overall Study Area, with special attention to Sections 4.7.3.2, 4.11, and 4.13 • Chapter 5: Detailed Plan Recommendations, specifically Section 5.7 • Chapter 8: Architectural Design Guidelines, with special attention to 8.4.2, VI. ZONING ANALYSIS Address: 500 East Lionshead Circle Legal Description: Lot 1A, Tract L and Tract K, Vail/Lionshead Filing No. 1, a Resubdivision Lot Size: .73 acre (31,754 sq. ft.) Existing Zoning: Lionshead Mixed Use 1 (LMU-1) Land Use Designation: Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Mapped Geological Hazards: None Development Required by Town Proposed Complies? Standard Code West: Lodging/Multifamily Lot Size Min. 10,000 sq. ft. .73 acre (31,754 sq. Complies d ft.) Minimum Setbacks Front — 10' North: 10' Variance to east Side — 10' South: 44' setback requested, Rear — 10' East: 0' per Section 12-7H-10: West: 10' Setbacks Maximum Height 82.5 ft. max 73.1 ft. max Complies 71 ft. averse 71 ft. average Maximum Dwelling 35 DUs/ per acre, or 21 dwelling units (28.8 Complies units/acre 25.55 units on a .73 du/buildable acre) acre parcel. GRFA Max. 250/100 31,798 sq. ft. Complies Buildable Site Area or 79,385 sq. ft. Site coverage Max. 70% of site area 21,516 sq. ft. or 68% Complies maximum or 22,227 sq. ft. Minimum Min. 20% of site area 8,250 sq. ft. or 26% Complies Landscaping or 6,350 sq. ft. Required Parking 1.4 per unit or 33 154 spaces* Complies spaces *The proposed 154 spaces accommodate the parking generated by the proposed development, replaces existing parking (91 spaces) as required by Section 12-10-3 and provides a surplus of parking. VII. SURROUNDING LAND USES AND ZONING North: Lodging/Multi-Family South: Mixed Use East: Lodging/Multifamily West: Lodging/Multifamily VIII. REVIEW CRITERIA —VARIANCE Lionshead Mixed Use 1 (LMU-1) Lionshead Mixed Use 1 (LMU-1) Lionshead Mixed Use 1 (LMU-1) Lionshead Mixed Use 1 (LMU-1) The application has requested a variance from the required ten foot (10') side (east) setback. The applicable criteria for the granting of such a variance are as follows: 1. The relationship of the requested variance to other existing or potential uses and structures in the vicinity. The proposed zero foot (0') side setback is intended to provide a design solution with the adjacent Launch project that will result in a unified plaza. This design solution will have no discernable effect on the existing or potential uses or structures in the vicinity. The pedestrian connection through the existing parking facility will be maintained at surface grade on the Lazier property until such time as redevelopment of the property has occurred. Upon completion of both projects, the pedestrian access through the site will be accommodated on the unified plaza. Staff finds this criterion to be met. 2. The degree to which relief from the strict and literal interpretation and enforcement of a specified regulation is necessary to achieve compatibility and uniformity of treatment among sites in the vicinity or to attain the objectives of this title without a grant of special privilege. The proposed setback will allow for the integration of the two projects with the creation of an outdoor plaza above the parking entrances. Strict enforcement of the setback provision would result in an unusable and undesirable space between the two structures. Although the property line in this area cannot be eliminated due to ownership issues, adherence to setbacks from this property line would prevent a desirable design solution. Above this outdoor plaza, the project fully complies with the required setback. Staff finds this criterion to be met. 3. The effect of the requested variance on light and air, distribution of population, transportation and traffic facilities, public facilities and utilities, and public safety. The proposed variance will not result in a negative impact on light and air; will not alter the distribution of population; will not affect any existing transportation or traffic facilities, public facilities, or utilities; and will not affect public safety in comparison to existing conditions. Staff finds this criterion to be met. 4. Such other factors and criteria as the commission deems applicable to the proposed variance. IX. REVIEW CRITERIA -MAJOR EXTERIOR ALTERATION Major Exterior Alteration Section 12-7H-8, Compliance Burden, Vail Town Code, outlines the review criteria for major exterior alteration applications proposed within the Lionshead Mixed Use 1 (LMU-1) zone district. According to Section 12-7H-8, Vail Town Code, a major exterior alteration shall be reviewed for compliance with the following criteria: 1. That the proposed major exterior alteration is in compliance with the purposes of the Lionshead Mixed Use 1 zone district; Staff Response: The purposes of the Lionshead Mixed Use 1 Zone District are stated in Section 12-7H- 1, Purpose, Vail Town Code. As stated, the Lionshead Mixed Use 1 Zone District is intended to provide sites within the area of Lionshead for a mixture of multiple -family dwellings, hotels, fractional fee clubs, restaurants, skier services and commercial/retail establishments. The development standards prescribed for the district were established to provide incentives for development in accordance with the goals and objectives of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. The proposed residential project, which includes twenty-one (21) for sale condominiums and two (2) Employee Housing Units (EHUs) is consistent with this stated purpose. The project, with the exception of the rear setback, complies with all of the prescribed development standards for the district Staff finds this criterion to be met. 2. That the proposal is consistent with applicable elements of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan; Staff Response: Chapter 2: Introduction Section 2.3 of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan outlines the six policy objectives of the plan. Staff believes the following objectives are the most germane to this application. 1) Renewal and Redevelopment Lionshead can and should be renewed and redeveloped to become a warmer, more vibrant environment for guests and residents. Lionshead needs an appealing and coherent identity, a sense of place, a personality, a purpose, and an improved aesthetic character. 3) Stronger Economic Base through Increased Live Beds In order to enhance the vitality and viability of Vail, renewal and redevelopment in Lionshead must promote improved occupancy rates and the creation of additional bed base ("live beds" or "warm beds") through new lodging products. 4) Improved Access and Circulation The flow of pedestrian, vehicular, bicycle and mass transit traffic must be improved within and through Lionshead. 5) Improved Infrastructure The infrastructure of Lionshead (streets, walkways, transportation systems, parking, utilities, loading and delivery systems, snow removal and storage capacity) and its public and private services must be upgraded to support redevelopment and revitalization efforts and to meet the service expectations of our guests and residents. Staff believes the proposed major exterior alteration conforms to these policy objectives. The project replaces an obsolete and unattractive parking deck, increases the live bed base and improves and pedestrianizes an existing alley, largely dominated currently by automobiles. Chapter 4: Master Plan Recommendations Chapter 4 of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan provides specific recommendations related to physical and visual connections, public transportation, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, housing, public art and live beds. Staff has included for discussion only those recommendations that are relevant to the proposed expansion and remodel. Section 4.8 of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan addresses parking. The project proposes to replace existing parking, in compliance with Section 12-10-3 of the Vail Town Code, provide the required parking the residential uses and provide additional parking to increase the overall Lionshead inventory. Section 4.9 of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan addresses employee housing. The applicant is proposing to mitigate the housing needs created by the new residential project with two onsite Employee Housing units (EHUs). The housing requirement generated by the proposal is: New Residential GRFA 31,798 square feet of GRFA X 10% mitigation rate = 3,180 square feet of EHU required Existing Commercial Uses (Lion's Pride Building) 1,818 sq. ft. office X 3.2 employees/1,000 sq. ft. = 5.8 employees 3,636 sq. ft. retail X 2.4 employees/1,000 sq. ft. = 8.7 employees Total Employees 14.5 X 20% mitigation rate = 2.9 employees 2.9 employees equates to 1,051 sq. ft. of EHU which is credited to the project. Project proposes two (2) EHUs totaling 2,206 square feet Section 4.13 of the Lionshead Redevelopment Plan addresses the need for the maintenance, preservation and enhancement of the live bed base. The live bed base is critical to the success of Lionshead and special emphasis has been placed on the importance of increasing the number of live beds as the area undergoes redevelopment. In keeping with this goal, the project has included a lobby, sitting room, fitness facility and outdoor patio/hot tub space that will provide on-site facilities typically associated with hotels. Short-term rentals of units will be permitted by the project covenants and owners will be permitted to rent units via AirBNB-type services or will be able to utilize on-site management for short-term rentals. It should be noted that, per Section 4.13 of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, applications for new development or redevelopment which maintain, preserve, and enhance the live bed base in Lionshead have a significantly greater chance of approval in the development review process than those which do not. Chapter 5: Detailed Plan Recommendations Section 5.7.5 of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan addresses specific recommendations for the Lions Pride Building and Parking Deck: 5.7.5 Lions Pride Building and Parking Deck The Lions Pride building and the parking deck across the alley are not in primary locations in the retail core but, because they are in very questionable condition (both visually and physically), their redevelopment and compliance with the Master plan should be considered a priority. An opportunity exists to convert the existing alleyway into a true arrival point for these properties and an enhanced pedestrian walkway. The existing parking must be replaced, most likely underneath a new structure, and could be accessed directly from East Lionshead Circle or from the alley. The project responds directly to these recommendations through the redevelopment of an unsightly parking deck, improvements to the existing alleyway and the replacement of all existing parking within the redevelopment. Chapter 7: Development Standards This major exterior alteration application conforms to the development standards of both the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan and the Lionshead Mixed Use 1 District with the exception of the requested side setback variance. Chapter 8: Architectural Design Guidelines This chapter of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan addresses required architectural considerations in both the general and the specific. Staff, with the assistance of the PEC, has worked closely with the applicant on an architectural approach that addresses both. The project provides a link to historical alpine references and Vail Village precedents while incorporating contemporary approaches. To the specific, the project has addressed all relevant recommendations concerning building massing and form, wall surfaces and materials, balconies, windows and doors, roofs, chimneys and detailing. Staff finds this criterion to be met. 3. That the proposal does not otherwise have a significant negative effect on the character of the neighborhood; and, Staff Response: Staff has reviewed the proposal in an attempt to identify any significant negative impacts that may be created on the character of the neighborhood as a result of the construction of the project. The proposal conforms to the development standards of the Lionshead Mixed Use 1 District, with the exception of the requested variance to the rear setback, and is not anticipated to have a negative effect on the character of the neighborhood. Staff finds this criterion to be met. 4. That the proposal substantially complies with other applicable elements of the Vail Comprehensive Plan. Staff Response: Staff has reviewed the Vail Comprehensive Plan to determine which elements of the Plan apply to the review of this proposal. Upon review of the Plan, Staff has determined that the following elements of the Plan apply: Transportation Master Plan (adopted 1993) Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan (adopted 1998) The project is subject to the recently adopted Transportation Impact Fee Residential Dwelling Units, Two Family or Multiple Family (In the Core Area) 21 units x $5,066.00 / unit = $106,386.00 Transportation Impact Fee= $106,386.00 *The actual fee in lieu will be determined at the time of building permit review and is subject to change. Staff also believes this proposal complies with the applicable elements of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan (refer to criteria #2 above). In summary, Staff believes that the applicant has presented evidence that the proposed major exterior alteration is in compliance with the purposes of the Lionshead Mixed Use 1 District, that the proposal is consistent with applicable elements of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, that the proposal does not otherwise have a significant negative effect on the character of the neighborhood, and that the proposal substantially complies with other applicable elements of the Vail Comprehensive Plan. Staff finds this criterion to be met. X. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS Variance: Based upon the review of the criteria outlined in Section VIII of this memorandum and the evidence and testimony presented, the Community Development Department recommends the Planning and Environmental Commission approve, with one condition, a variance from Section 12-7H-10, Setbacks, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Title 12 Chapter 17, Variances, Vail Town Code, to allow for a side setback of zero feet (0') where ten feet (10') is required for a new multifamily structure, located at 500 East Lionshead Circle/Lot 3, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC18-0036). Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve, with one condition, this variance request, the Community Development Department recommends the Commission pass the following motion: "The Planning and Environmental Commission approves the applicants' request for a variance from Section 12-7H-10, Setbacks, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Title 12 Chapter 17, Variances, Vail Town Code, to allow for a side setback of zero feet (0) where ten feet (10) is required for a new multifamily structure, located at 500 East Lionshead Circle/Lot 3, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto.." Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve, with one condition, this variance request, the Community Development Department recommends the Commission applies the following condition: 1. Approval of this variance is contingent upon the applicant obtaining Town of Vail design review approval for this proposal. Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve, with one condition, this variance, the Community Development Department recommends the Commission make the following findings: 'Based upon the review of the criteria outlined in Section Vll of the staff memorandum to the Planning and Environmental Commission dated January 28, 2019, and the evidence and testimony presented, the Planning and Environmental Commission finds.- 1. inds: 1. The granting of this variance will not constitute a granting of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties classified in the Lionshead Mixed Use 1 (LMU-1) District; 2. The granting of this variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and 3. This variance is warranted for the following reasons.- a. easons: a. The strict literal interpretation or enforcement of the specified regulation will result in practical difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of Title 12, Zoning Regulations, Vail Town Code,- b. ode, b. There are exceptions or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the same site of the variances that do not apply generally to other properties in the Lionshead Mixed Use 1 (LMU-1)District; and c. The strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation would deprive the applicants of privileges enjoyed by the owners of other properties in the Lionshead Mixed Use 1 (LMU-1) District." Maior Exterior Alteration The Community Development Department recommends approval, with conditions, of this request for a Major Exterior Alteration, pursuant to Section 12-7H-7, Exterior Alterations or Modifications, Vail Town Code, to allow for construction of a new multifamily structure with below grade parking, located at 500 East Lionshead Circle/Lot 3, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC18- 0034). Staff's recommendation is based upon the criteria outlined in Section IX of this memorandum and the evidence and testimony presented. Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve this exterior alteration or modification request, the Community Development Department recommends the Commission pass the following motion: "The Planning and Environmental Commission approves the applicant's request for a Major Exterior Alteration, pursuant to Section 12-7H-7, Exterior Alterations or Modifications, Vail Town Code, to allow for construction of a new multifamily structure with below grade parking, located at 500 East Lionshead Circle/Lot 3, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto." Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve this Major Exterior Alteration request, the Community Development Department recommends the Commission imposes the following conditions: 1. Approval of this project is contingent upon the applicant obtaining Town of Vail design review approval for this proposal. 2. The Transportation Impact Fee shall be paid to the Town of Vail by the applicant prior to issuance of any building permit. 3. Prior to the issuance of the first certificate of occupancy for the project, the Applicant shall execute and record deed restrictions, in a form approved by the Town Attorney, for the on-site employee housing units (EHUs). Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve the exterior alteration request, the Community Development Department recommends the Commission makes the following findings: "Based upon the review of the criteria outlined in Section IX of the Staff memorandums to the Planning and Environmental Commission dated January 28. 2019, and the evidence and testimony presented, the Planning and Environmental Commission finds.- 1. inds: 1. That the proposed Major Exterior Alteration is in compliance with the purposes of the LMU-1 district as specified in section 12-7H-1 of the Zoning Regulations, and 2. That the proposal is consistent with applicable elements of the Vail Comprehensive Plan, and 3. That the proposal does not otherwise negatively alter the character of the neighborhood. XI. ATTACHMENTS A. Vicinity Map B. Project Narrative, Revised January 2019 C. Summary of Design Refinements, January 22, 209 D. Project Plan Set, January 21, 2019 E. Correspondence from Jenna Skinner with JS Designs (Lift House HOA), January 22, 2019 F. Link to Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan https://www.vailgov.com/Portals/0/docs/communitv%20development/Planninq%20Pr oiects/Lionshead%20Master%20PIan/Lionshead-Redevelopment-Master-Plan- 20180328.pdf TOWN OF DO VAIL TOWN PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL AGENDA MEMO MEETING DATE: June 14, 2021 ITEM/TOPIC: May24, 2021 PEC Results ATTACHM ENTS: File Name Description oec results 052421.odf May 24, 2021 PEC Results 0 PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION TOW?J OF ffl May 24, 2021, 1:00 PM Virtual 75 S. Frontage Road -Vail, Colorado, 81657 Call to Order 1. 1. Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom. us/webinar/register/W N_QJ ybkNzgQ2eMGMYxH6FEOg After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. 1.2. Attendance Present: Ludwig Kurz, Karen Perez, Brian Gillette, Rollie Kjesbo, Reid Phillips, Pete Seibert, Henry Pratt Absent: None 2. Main Agenda 2.1. A request for the review of a major amendment to Special Development 30 min. District (SDD) No. 6, Vail Village Inn, pursuant to Section 12-9A-10, Amendment Procedures, Vail Town Code, to convert a commercial unit into residential space, located at 68 East Meadow Drive, Unit 603/ Vail Village Filing 1, Lot O, Block 5D, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC21-0021) Applicant: RAWAH Partners LLC, represented by Mauriello Planning Group Planner: Erik Gates 1. Approval is contingent upon the applicant obtaining Town of Vail Design Review Board approval for the proposed exterior improvements. Planner Gates gives a short overview of the site and the proposal. The application is to turn a ground floor commercial area into residential area. There are two residential units above that would split the space and add the ground floor level to their units. Allison Kent from Mauriello Planning Group is present. No Public Comment. Commissioner Pratt stated his concern over the loss of additional commercial space within the Town. Rollie Kjesbo moved to recommend approval with conditions. Reid Phillips seconded the motion and it passed (6-1). Ayes: (6) Gillette, Kjesbo, Kurz, Perez, Phillips, Seibert Nays: (1) Pratt 3. Approval of Minutes 3.1. May 10, 2021 PEC Results Rollie Kjesbo moved to approve. Karen Perez seconded the motion and it passed (6-0). Abstain: (1) Seibert 4. Adjournment Rollie Kjesbo moved to adjourn. Brian Gillette seconded the motion and it passed (7-0). The applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspection during regular office hours at the Town of Vail Community Development Department, 75 South Frontage Road. The public is invited to attend the project orientation and the site visits that precede the public hearing in the Town of Vail Community Development Department. Times and order of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon to determine at what time the Planning and Environmental Commission will consider an item. Please call (970) 479-2138 for additional information. Please call 711 for sign language interpretation 48 hour prior to meeting time. Community Development Department Ad #: 0000694706-01 Customer: TOWN OF VAIL/PLAN DEPT/COMM DEVLM Your account number is: 1023233 PROOF OF PUBLICATION VAIL DAILY STATE OF COLORADO COUNTY OF EAGLE I, Mark Wurzer, do solemnly swear that I am Publisher of the VAIL DAILY, that the same daily newspaper printed, in whole or in part and published in the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, and has a general circulation therein; that said newspaper has been published continuously and uninterruptedly in said County of Eagle for a period of more than fifty-two consecutive weeks next prior to the first publication of the annexed legal notice or advertisement and that said newspaper has published the requested legal notice and advertisement as requested. The VAIL DAILY is an accepted legal advertising medium, only forjurisdictions operating under Colorado's Home Rule provision. That the annexed legal notice or advertisement was published in the regular and entire issue of every number of said daily newspaper for the period of 1 insertion; and that the first publication of said notice was in the issue of said newspaper dated 6/11/2021 and that the last publication of said notice was dated 6/11/2021 in the issue of said newspaper. In witness whereof, I have here unto set my hand this day, 6/30/2021. Mark Wurzer. Publisher Subscribed and sworn to before me, a notary public in and for the County of Eagle, State of Colorado this day 6/30/2021. Jeri Medina, Notary Public My Commission Expires: August 19, 2024 JFJU YFJ)1RA NOTARYID NDl1C A CF COLORADO Mxlusrt&AL PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION June 14,2021, 1:0 PM 75 S. Frontage Road - Vail, Colorado, 8165/ 1. Call to Order 1.1. Register inadvanceforthiswebinar: haps//us02wsb.zoom.us/wsbinar/register V (N_ txL0ePs9QKieoSkwg888Jw After registering, yo will receive a cmfinnation email containing information about Ianing the webinar. 1.2. Attendance 2. Main Agenda 2.1. A request fora review of avariance hom Section 14-10-9: Fences, Hedges, Walls and Screening, Vail Town Code, to allow for a lance eight (8) lset in height where six (6) Leet In height is the maximum, pursuantb TBIe 12 Chapter 17, Variances, Vail Town Cods, located at 141 Wast Meadow DrIVNLOt D2, Vail Village Filing 2 (Skoal Hus), antl setting fortM1 d.Mils in regard 1M1ereto. (PEC21-0023) 2 min. This application has been withdrawn by the applicant. Applicant: Skoal Has, represented by 2ehrm and Associates Planner: Jonathan Spence 2.2. A request for the review of en Exemption Plat, pursuant to Section 13-12-3, Plat Procedure and Criteria for Review, Vail Town Code, to allow for an adjustment tr the locafion of the platted buddy -g envaope for —r, Amendment to SVaddI, Creek Estates Lot 15, located at 1314 Spraddle Creek Road, and seeing forth details in regard therein. (PEC21-0024)15 min. Psnlner�l Grllie R.oyara, Trust representetl by Berglund Architects LLC 2.3. PA'=1 to review an amendment ro an approved Major Exterior Alteration, pursuantW Section 12-M-7, Exterior Alterations and Modifications, Val Town Code, b allow revisions W the project's mass and scale (root), located .1 500 East Honshead Circle/Lot 3, Bock 1, Val Donshead Filing 1, and setting lorlh details in regard thereto. (PEC21-002577 30 min. Applioar: Lazier Lionshead Par l LLC, represented by 02 Archhecture Planner: Jonathan Spence 3. Approval of Minutes 3.1. May24,2021 PEC Results 4. Adjournment The applications and informatim about the proposals are available for public inspection duringg r gular at - hours hours at the Town of Vail Co mmuniry Development DeparOnent, 75 South Frontage Roaa. The W blic is invited! W attend the projeol orientation and the site visits that precede the public hearing in the Town of Vail Communily Development Department. Times antl orderof Items ere approximate, subject to change, and ca not be relied upon to determine at what time the Planning and E_ runmentai Commission will om- sideran item. Please call (970) 479-2138 for additional information. Plessecall 711 for sign language inter- pretation 48 hour prior W meeling time. Communlry Development Department Published in the Vail Daily June 11, 2021. 0000694706 Ad #: 0000690129-01 Customer: TOWN OF VAIL/PLAN DEPT/COMM DEVLM Your account number is: 1023233 PROOF OF PUBLICATION VAIL DAILY STATE OF COLORADO COUNTY OF EAGLE I, Mark Wurzer, do solemnly swear that I am Publisher of the VAIL DAILY, that the same daily newspaper printed, in whole or in part and published in the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, and has a general circulation therein; that said newspaper has been published continuously and uninterruptedly in said County of Eagle for a period of more than fifty-two consecutive weeks next prior to the first publication of the annexed legal notice or advertisement and that said newspaper has published the requested legal notice and advertisement as requested. The VAIL DAILY is an accepted legal advertising medium, only forjurisdictions operating under Colorado's Home Rule provision. That the annexed legal notice or advertisement was published in the regular and entire issue of every number of said daily newspaper for the period of 1 insertion; and that the first publication of said notice was in the issue of said newspaper dated 5/28/2021 and that the last publication of said notice was dated 5/28/2021 in the issue of said newspaper. In witness whereof, I have here unto set my hand this day, 6/29/2021. Mark Wurzer. Publisher Subscribed and sworn to before me, a notary public in and for the County of Eagle, State of Colorado this day 6/29/2021. Jeri Medina, Notary Public My Commission Expires: August 19, 2024 lFJU YFJ)tYA NOTARY Nal1C A OF COLORA00 dan— axwsrta zv. THIS REM MAY AFFECT YOUR PROPERTY PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning and Environmental Commission of the Town of Vail will hold a public hearing in accordance with section 12- 3-6, Vail Town Gode, on June 14, 2021 at 1:00 pm In the Town of Vail Municipal Build'mg. RegM inadvanceforthiswebinar: htlps://us02web g88WusN+ebinar/register/YJN IXL OeFs9pKleoSkwgeeeJw After registering, you will raddil a confirmation onteining infogah,n ybdW joining the webinar. Arequest roti a review of a variance from Section 14-10-9: Fences, Heal Wal" and S c reeni n9, Vail Town Cade, to allow for a fence eight (8) feet m height where six (6) teat in height is the maximum, Town Gotle, located at tai west Meadow Orve4dc D2, Vail Village Filing 2 (Skeel Hue, end seting torch details In regard thereto. (PEG21-0023) Al Skaal Hus, representoo by Zehren and Associates Planner: Jonathan Spence A request for the review of an Exemption Plat, pur- u t to Section 13-12-3, an Procetlure and Grite- notor Review, Vail Town Code, to allow for an ad justmfartFounh the IAmaepn of dmenl to SB ddled e CreeknEs- tope Spradd tares Lot 15, ll, det it tin ga,d thle Greek Road, and setting forth details In regartl thereto. (PEC21- 0024) Applicant Julie C. Esrey Trust, represented by Berglund Architects, LLG Planner: Greg Roy A request to review en ementlment to en approvetl Malor Exterior Alteration, Pursuant ro Section 12- TH-], Exterior Alterations and Modifications, Vail Town Code, to allow revisions to the project's mass antl scale (roof), locatetl at 500 East Lionsheatl Circle/Lot 3, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 1, and setting forth details in regard Inerelo. (PEG21-0025) Applicant: Lazier Llonchead Parcel L, LLC, =.dby Oz Architecture Planner: Jonathan Spence The applications and Information about the p%pos- Ilable for publlc inspection tluringg ffice hours at the Town of Vail Communiy OevelopmeM Department, 75 South Frontage Road. The public nutted to attend site visits. Please ..11970-9- 2138 or visit wwa.vailgov.com/planningtor addllion- al'mfnrmah Sign language Interpretation available upon re- quest with 24-hour notification, dial 711. Published May 28, 2021 in the Vail Daily. 0000690129