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Home My WebLink About2021-01-15 Agenda and Supporting Documentation Vail Open Space Board of Trustees Meeting VAIL O P E N S PAC E B O AR D O F TR U ST E E S MEET IN G Agenda Virtual Meeting 1:30 PM, January 15, 2021 Meeting to be held Virtually via Zoom: https://us02web.z oom.us/j/87935425277 Notes: Times of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon to determine what time the Board will consider an item. Public comment on any agenda item may be solicited by the Open Space Board of Trustees. 1.Call to Order 2.Board to Elect Chair 3.Presentation / Discussion 3.1.Designation of East Vail Parcel 2101-123-00-006 15 min. Presenter(s): Kristen Bertuglia, Environmental Sustainability Director Action Requested: none Background Rationale: Via Resolution No. 47, Series of 2019, The Vail Town Council accepted the donation of Real Property in East Vail from the owner, Cara Barer (formerly Cara Beutel), under the condition that the property meet the appraisal requirements of the owner and be designated as open space once title had transferred to the Town of Vail. The title has now been transferred and the conditions met for Designated Open Space. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the Open Space Board of Trustees recommend to the Vail Town Council that parcel 2101-123- 00-006 be designated by ordinance as Open Space. 3.2.I nformal discussion of additional and or expanded criteria for designated open space parcels 30 min. Presenter(s): Kristen Bertuglia, Environmental Sustainability Director Action Requested: Discussion item only Background Rationale: T he current Town of Vail Charter sets forth the following criteria for designated open space: a property must be owned by the Town of Vai l and zoned natural area preservati on, outdoor recreati on, or agri cul ture open space and be either: 1) Environmentally sensitive lands (wetlands, riparian areas, critical habitat identified by the division of wildlife, or the natural heritage program); 2) High natural hazard areas including the 100-year flood plain, red avalanche hazard area, high rock fall hazard area, and high debris flow hazard area; or 3) Town of Vail parks that provide passive outdoor recreation January 15, 2021 - Page 1 of 11 opportunities Staff Recommendation: None 4.Any Other Matters Before the Board 5.Adjournment 5.1.Adjournment 2:30 pm (estimate) Meeting agendas and materials can be accessed prior to meeting day on the Town of Vail website www.vailgov.com. 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January 15, 2021 - Page 2 of 11 VA I L O P E N S PA C E B O A R D O F T R US T E E S A G E ND A ME MO P RE S E NT E R(S ): P resenter(s): K risten Bertuglia, E nvironmental Sustainability Director AC T IO N RE Q UE S T E D O F C O UNC I L: A ction Requested: none B AC K G RO UND: B ackground Rationale: Via Resolution No. 47, S eries of 2019, T he Vail Town Council accepted the donation of Real P roperty in East Vail from the owner, Cara Barer (formerly Cara B eutel), under the condition that the property meet the appraisal requirements of the owner and be designated as open space once title had transferred to the Town of Vail. The title has now been transferred and the conditions met for Designated Open S pace. S TAF F RE C O M M E ND AT IO N: S taff Recommendation: Staff recommends the Open Space Board of Trustees recommend to the Vail Town Council that parcel 2101-123-00-006 be designated by ordinance as Open Space. AT TAC H ME N TS: Description Quit Claim Deed Resolution 47, Series 2019 Memorandum Resolution No. 47, 2019 Parcel Map January 15, 2021 - Page 3 of 11 January 15, 2021 - Page 4 of 11 January 15, 2021 - Page 5 of 11 RESOLUTION NO. 47 Series of 2019 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION OF REAL PROPERTY WHEREAS, Cara Barer (“Grantor”) is the owner of real property in the Town of Vail legally described in the deed attached hereto as Exhibit A, and also known as also known by assessor’s parcel number 2101-123-00-006 (the “Property”); and WHEREAS, Grantor wishes to donate the Property to the Town of Vail and the Town wishes to accept said donation. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO THAT: Section 1. The Town Council hereby accept the donation of the Property and approves the transfer in substantially the same form as attached hereto as Exhibit A and in a form approved by the Town Attorney. Section 2. The Town understands and agrees that Grantor will only proceed with the transfer of the Property if the appraised value of the Property is deemed to be sufficient by Grantor in Grantor’s sole discretion. Section 3. The Town agrees that upon acceptance of the transfer, the Town will pursue the dedication of the Property as Designated Open Space, pursuant to Section 13.11 of the Town Charter. Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. INTRODUCED, PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail held this 3rd day of December 2019. _________________________ Dave Chapin, Town Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ Tammy Nagel, Town Clerk January 15, 2021 - Page 6 of 11 To: Vail Town Council From: Kristen Bertuglia, Environmental Sustainability Department Date: December 17, 2019 Subject: Resolution No. 47, Series of 2019, A Resolution Accepting a Donation of Real Property (East Vail parcel 2101-123-00-006). I. PURPOSE The purpose of this memorandum is to provide supporting information for Resolution No. 47, Series of 2019 for the acceptance of real property in East Vail. II. BACKGROUND The owner, Cara Beutel of Houston, TX wishes to donate to the Town of Vail, a 48.13 acre parcel located in East Vail on the south side of Bighorn Rd., off Willow Way. The donation will only be completed if the appraised value of the property is deemed to be sufficient by the property owner in their sole discretion. Property Details: • Purchased for $55,000 in 1979 from James and Nancy Reinecke. • The entire property is currently zoned Agricultural and Open Space • Included in the Open Lands Plan: o Action Item #21 Purpose - Protect environmentally sensitive land from development. Action – Acquire parcel or work with land owner on conservation Easement. • Legal access could be provided from adjacent Town owned property. Area residents have used the property for trail loops for years, according to an adjacent property owner. A developer was attempting to gain access and build on parcel within the last year. • The property is appropriate and meets the criteria for Designated Open Space, which is as follows: The parcel must be owned by the Town of Vail and zoned Natural Area Preservation, Outdoor Recreation or Agriculture Open Space and be: Environmentally Sensitive Lands (wetlands, riparian areas, critical habitat identified by the Division of Wildlife or the Natural Heritage Program; January 15, 2021 - Page 7 of 11 Town of Vail Page 2 High Hazards area including the 100 year flood plain, red avalanche hazards area, high rock fall hazard area and high debris flow hazard area; or Town of Vail parks that provide passive outdoor recreational opportunities. III. NEXT STEPS Once the property owner completes an appraisal of the property, provided they are satisfied with the results, complete the donation and transfer of ownership, and convene the Designated Open Space Committee to recommend a rezoning of the property pursuant to Section 13.11 of the Town Charter. IV. ACTION REQUESTED Staff requests the Vail Town Council approve, approve with modifications, or deny Resolution No. 47, Series of 2019. V. EXHIBITS A.) Resolution No. 47, Series of 2019 B.) Quit Claim Deed C.) Area Map January 15, 2021 - Page 8 of 11 January 15, 2021 - Page 9 of 11 VA I L O P E N S PA C E B O A R D O F T R US T E E S A G E ND A ME MO P RE S E NT E R(S ): P resenter(s): K risten Bertuglia, E nvironmental Sustainability Director AC T IO N RE Q UE S T E D O F C O UNC I L: A ction Requested: Discussion item only B AC K G RO UND: B ackground Rationale: T he current Town of Vail Charter sets forth the following criteria for designated open space: a property must be owned by the Town of Vai l and zoned natural area preservation, outdoor recreati on, or agri cul ture open space and be either: 1) Environmentally sensitive lands (wetlands, riparian areas, critical habitat identified by the division of wildlife, or the natural heritage program); 2) High natural hazard areas including the 100-year flood plain, red avalanche hazard area, high rock fall hazard area, and high debris flow hazard area; or 3) Town of Vail parks that provide passive outdoor recreation opportunities S TAF F RE C O M M E ND AT IO N: Staff Recommendation: None January 15, 2021 - Page 10 of 11 VA I L O P E N S PA C E B O A R D O F T R US T E E S A G E ND A ME MO January 15, 2021 - Page 11 of 11