HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986- 4 Amending Section 18.54.050 By the Addition of a New Section 18.54.051 Entitled "Park Design Guidelines". -~ ~~_~
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oRDINAfVCE No. 4 - .:
Series of 1986
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18.54.x50
OF THE M[1NICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF
VAIL BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION
18.54.051 ENTITLED "PARK DESIGN GUIDELINES."
WHEREAS, the purpose of the guidelines is to provide continuity in the
character of the parks which will be developed over many years; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of these guidelines is to ,leave as much design
freedom as possible to the individual designer while at the same time
encouraging park development that will complement the natural beauty of
the park land; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council is of the opinion that it is necessary to
provide design guidelines for the development of Town park land; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL QF THE TOWN OF VAIL AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1.
Chapter 18.54.050 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail is hereby
amended with the addition of anew section, 18.54.051 entitled, "Park
Design Guidelines" to read as follows:
18.54.x51 Park Design Guidelines
A. PURPOSE
These guidelines shall be used by the Design Review Board in reviewing
any proposals for the development of Town of Vail park land. The
guidelines shall be used in conjunction with the general Design Review
Guidelines found in Section 18.54.050 of the Town of Uail Municipal'
Code. It is the intent of these guidelines to leave as much design
freedom as possible to the individual designer while at the same time
encouraging park development that will complement the natural beauty of
our park land. The purpose of the guidelines is to provide continuity in
the character of the parks which will be developed over many years. The
guidelines will provide consistent design criteria to maintain the
quality of Town of Vail parks through all phases of development.
B. BUILDING MATERIALS AND DESIGN
1. General
a. Natural materials are strongly encouraged in park construction.
Materials and detailing must complement the park`s environment as
well as be functional and attractive.
b. Materials and designs should be chosen that are. economical. to
maintain.
2. Stone
a. Natural rock should be used for architectural features such as
exposed building walls and small retaining walls. Sandy gray and
brown colors are encouraged, as they blend in with the natural
environment. Construction should minimize exposed mortar and
detailing should reflect concern far local climatic conditions.
3. Pedestrian Wailes/Plazas
a. Impervious surfacing may be used to emphasize important features or
pedestrian areas. Natural materials and colors are encouraged, as
they blend in well with wood, stone and plant materials. Asphalt
is discouraged except when necessary for bike paths and parking
areas.
5.
C.
4, Children's Pla.v Areas
a. Children's play areas are to be designed with challenge and safety
in mind. Multi-level play structures, tunnels, and other climbing
apparatus are to be designed to excite and to encourage free
expression. Native landscaping materials shall be incorporated
into the play areas to soften and blend into the environment.
Plant materials shall be provided for the enclosure of the play •
areas and for summer shading. Play areas and buildings sha71 be
oriented to take advantage of warm winter exposures and to utilize
natural buffers from the wind.
Visual Impact
a. Structures,
designed in
reduce their
shelters, or other site buildings shall be
a low profile or be set into slope areas to
vertical dominance upon the site.
b. Major architectural structures shall be designed and
accented to attract visitors without becoming a distracting
visual element to other visitors of the park or to adjacent
developments.
LAND5CAPING/SITE PLANNING
3., General
a. Plantings shnuld be used to soften the edge between developed and
natural park areas and to heavily screen conflicting adjacent
uses. Such plantings unify developed and natural areas as well as
provide a protective buffer where the adjacent land uses conflict
with recreational activities. As an example, gently sloping lawns
are desirable for picnic areas and open field play. Irrigated and
manicured lawn areas can transition into natural areas through the
use of native grasses and shrubs. Fences shall be discouraged
between active and passive areas.
b. Noise-generating and active play areas should be integrated
together and placed away from passive or natural areas. Needed
service facilities, such as restrooms, drinking fountains, etc.
should be located in or adjacent to activities with a high user
demand.
2. Views
a. Plantings and site work should be used to direct views by framing
interesting and attractive features such as distant mountain
ranges, ponds, or Gore Creek. Visual screens of plant materials
may be used to close off undesired views such as the Interstate,
frontage roads, or neighboring development.
3. Accent Plantings and Materials
a. In areas of special interest or activity, and in pedestrian areas,
plantings should be used to provide valor, texture, form and scent
to highlight and emphasize the special character of these places.
Horizontal ground plane textures such as native shrubs, ground
covers, colored pavers, and smooth boulders may also be used to
complement the environment.
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4.
D.
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Lighting
a. If site lighting is deemed appropriate, the lighting should provide
for clear visibility whi]e at the same time eliminating any glare
within the park or nn adjacent properties. Lighting fixtures shall
be as subtle as passible sa that they blend in with the natural
park setting. Alighting plan designating location and appropriate
styles of lighting sha]1 be designed far each park that requires
site lighting.
5. 5~nage
a. Any signs within the park shall conform to a unified park signage
program. Private signs are prohibited from the park.
ACCESS AND PARKING
1. Pedestrian/bike Paths
a. Pedestrian walks and bike paths shall be provided in the areas of
developed facilities and circulation routes. Walks and bike paths
shall be accessible to the physically handicapped and should be
constucted of a hard material.
b. Pathways through natural areas shall be pi aced where little grade
change is required. Surface materials which provide a hard surface
and have a natural appearance should be encouraged.
2. Parking
a. Parking areas shall be sensitively planned to provide needed
parking without impacting the natural ar recreational use areas.
Parking shall be visually screened to as great a degree as
feasible.
b. Landscaping should be provided along public perimeter roads and
between parking areas to provide screening of noise and visual
pollution.
~. SITE pRESERUATION AND MAINTENANCE
1. Site Preservation
a. Open meadows of native grasses and flowers, and permanent stands of
evergreens should be maintained in undeveloped areas of the parks,
2. Site Revegetation
a. Natural areas that are disturbed during construction shall be
vegetated to encourage plant associations that develop naturally nn
the site. Revegetation should match pre-existing conditions as
closely as passible.
3. Erosion Control
a. Temporary erosion control measures during construction, and
permanent control measures after construction shall be established
to prevent sediment pollution of the creek and to stabilize
disturbed areas. Straw bales shall be used for temporary control
measures and jute netting should be used to permanently stabilize
slopes. Any park projects shall be required to include a site
preservation program during construction phases.
b. Limits of site disturbance shall be c1 early and physically defined
as well as enforced in order to minimize disturbance to other areas
in the park.
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Section 2•
If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause ar phrase of this ordinance
is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council
hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance, and each part, section,
subsection, sentence, clause ar phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any
one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be
declared invalid.
Section 3.
The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this ordinance is
necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town of Vail and
the inhabitants thereof.
Section 4•
The repeal or the repeal and reenactment of any provisions of the Vail
Municipal Code as provided in this ordinance shall not affect any right which
has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the
effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any other action or
proceeding as commenced under or by virtue of the provision repealed and
reenacted. The repeal ofi any prevision hereby shall not revive any provision
ar any ordinance previously repealed ar superseded unless expressly stated
herein.
INTRODUCED, READ AND PASSED ON FIRST READING THI5 4th DAY OF March
1986, and a public hearing shall be held on this ordinance en the 4th day
of March 1986 at 7:30 p.m. in the Counci-1~~~Chambers of the
Vail Municipal Building in Vail, Colorado.
Ordered published in full this 4th day of ~~ ~ h•. ~ 1986•
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Paul R.~-eTohnston, Mayor ~ r
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Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Town Clerk
INTRODUCED, READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED
in full this 18th day of mar h 1986•
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Paul R.'J nstan, Mayor
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Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Town Clerk
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