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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNorth Day Lot Public Comments/E-mailsMemorandum to File March 2, 2009 Planner: Warren Campbell The information contained in this file pertains to the discussion which occurred regarding the collocation of a transit center and employee housing on the North Day Lot. After several design iterations and multiple public reviews it was determined that the Town did not want to pursue anything more than skier drop-off and employee housing on the site, both of which were obligation of Vail resorts from the Arabelle project. These items are included with the approved plans for the North Day Lot simply to serve as a history for future inquiries regarding the North Day Lot. Page 1 of 1 Warren Campbell -North Day Lot Transit Center-environmental impact report From: To: Date: Subject: CC: Linda Sage ~,,,,,,~ 06/ 14/2008 11:18 AM North Day Lot Transit Center-environmental impact report To Whom It May Concern: My husband and myself are very concerned over your recent decision to turn the North Day Lot into a Transit Center. It is hard to believe that Colorado, and Vail in particular, who we think prides itself in its environmental consciousness, would ignore the health concerns of any of its residents. Vail, after all, was the first place where we saw effective recycling, large fines for highway littering, and laws against burning wood. So, needless to say, we were shocked by the town board's decision to allow a transit center near residents subjecting them to pollution, traffic, noise and offensive odors. We see, however, according to town code,l2-12-2 that an environmental impact report should be required ---if, and I quote the following sections: f. there is emissions of smoke, gas, steam, dust or other particulate matter g. involves any process which results in odor that maybe objectionable or damaging k. involves any process which generates noise that maybe offensive I. results in a significant increase in population n.causes a significant increase in traffic volume We believe that this is the case. We would greatly appreciate your addressing our concerns and hearing from you by a-mail or phone. Thank you. Sincerely, Linda and Don Sage 601 Landmark 914-273-3967 __ Instantly invite friends from Facebook and other social networks to join you on Windows L.iveT"' Messenger. Invite friends now! file://C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4853A8... 06/16/2008 (05/20/2008) Warren Campbell -Fwd: NDL ~ ~ Page 1- F1LE COPY From: Pam Brandmeyer To: Corey Swisher; George Ruther; Greg Hall; Matt Mire; Warren Campbell Date: 05/20/2008 12:17 PM Subject: Fwd: NDL Collective Council e-mail.. . »> <Donpfree@aol.com> 5/20/2008 5:42 AM »> I have been an owner in the Landmark Condominiums for about eight years and visit Vail numerous times throughout the year. I have no objection to using the North Day Lot to drop off skiers or for hotel shuttles to use it, but I strenuously object to having large buses use it. The noise and security problems to me and the guests I bring as a first floor owner facing the lot would decrease its value and cause us harm. There must be a better, less intrusive place for a transit center to go. Respectfully, Don Freedman Sheffield, MA (413)229-2931 **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/di nner-tonight?NCI D=aolfod00030000000001) (05/20/2008) Warren Campbell -Fwd: PLEASE VOTE AGAINST BUSES ON THE NORTH DAY LOT!! Page ~~L E COPY From: Pam Brandmeyer To: Corey Swisher; George Ruther; Greg Hall; Matt Mire; Warren Campbell Date: 05/20/2008 12:20 PM Subject: Fwd: PLEASE VOTE AGAINST BUSES ON THE NORTH DAY LOT!! Collective Council e-mail.. . »> <EVEA3407@aol.com> 5/19/2008 6:16 PM »> To All Members of the Vail Town Council Members: My Name is Evelyn Ackerman. My husband and I have owned a Condo in the Landmark for almost twenty years, and I have been on the Board of Directors for the Landmark for ten years. I am writing you today because I want all of you to vote NO to putting Buses on the North Day Lot at your Vail Town Council Meeting on Tuesday evening. Putting buses on the North Day Lot just makes no sense. A Transit Center on this location will create unreasonable noise issues, odor issues, security issues and is not conducive to residential neighbors. The NDL is the wrong location for a Transit Center. There are better locations in the area to place a large bus transit center for Lionshead and they should be pursued. As I have stated in a previous letter to you, the Landmark can live with Employee Housing, a skier drop off and Hotel shuttle drop off on the NDL. But we will not be able to live with large buses right outside our doors and windows, and we will take every possible action to prevent them from being there. My fellow BOD members and I feel a very strong fiduciary responsibility to our owners, and we will take every action possible to prevent large buses on the NDL. Vail is a First Class World Resort, and putting large buses in the middle of a first class residential community strongly takes away from the First Class Experience of Vail. To quote Mark Kobelan, our Assoc. President, "Putting buses on the North Day Lot is a dumb idea; put them on the Lionshead Transportation Center where they can bother cars and not bother people." (This quote appeared in the Vail Daily) I implore you to vote against having large buses on the NDL. Evelyn Ackerman Landmark 104 **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/di nner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) (05/19/2008) Warren Campbell -Fwd: NDL Landmark Page 1 From: George Ruther To: Warren Campbell Date: 05/19/2008 1:23 PM Subject: Fwd: NDL Landmark come on already..... »> Pam Brandmeyer 05/19/2008 1:12 PM »> Council collective e-mail.. . George Ruther, AICP Director of Community Development Town of Vail (970) 479-2145 office (970) 376-2675 cell (970) 479-2452 fax gruther@vailgov.com »> <jmann007Ca oh.rr.com> 5/18/2008 1:25 PM »> To whom may concern, My name is Joseph Mann, I am the owner of landmark town home number twenty four. My town home has been a place of vacation and relaxation for me and my family for eight years, and I strongly feel that putting a transit center in the North Day Lot will create a very unpleasant environment. I believe that having a transit center only feet from my town home will create unnecessary noise issues, privacy issues, odor issues, and most importantly security issues. I believe that there are numerous other locations to put a transportation center in the town of Lionshead, and they should be researched and pursued. To put a huge transportation center directly outside a residential establishment will create a great and I stress great inconvenience for not only the owners but for all the clients of the landmark, who have enjoyed the landmarks peaceful environment for years and years. The Landmark could deal with something more reasonable like a skier drop off or a hotel shuttle drop off, and the Landmark would take every possible action to make this conducive to what the town needs. However we ask the same in return, that you are considerate of our needs, and realize how installing a transit center feet away from our bedroom window would be rather upsetting. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Joseph Mann (05/19/2008) Warren Campbell -Fwd: transit center on the North Day parking lot (NDL) From: George Ruther To: Warren Campbell Date: 05/19/2008 1:24 PM Subject: Fwd: transit center on the North Day parking lot (NDL) you know the drill George Ruther, AICP Director of Community Development Town of Vail (970) 479-2145 office (970) 376-2675 cell (970) 479-2452 fax gruther@vailgov.com »> Pam Brandmeyer 05/19/2008 1:23 PM »> Collective Council e-mail.. . »> Chris waiter <cwalterl55@hotmail.com> 5/18/2008 9:23 AM »> Dear Town Council, - _ ----- Page 1 FILE COPY I purchased Landmark 103 in Lionshead in 1986. Since then I have enjoyed many years in the Vail Valley and recommended Vail to literally hundreds of friends who came out to Vail in both the Winter and Summer seasons. I am extremely concerned about the prospect of placing a transit center on the North Day parking lot. If this goes through I will be forced to sell my home in Vail that I have enjoyed over the last 20 years. A transit center on this location will create unreasonable noise issues, odor issues, security issues and is not conducive to any of our residential neighbors. You have worked so hard to create a better Lionshead with your site plans for the Arabelle amongst other buildings, please do not ruin what you have created so far. The NDL is the wrong location for a transit center. There has to be a better location than the NDL. As an alternative consider using the Lionshead Transportation Center, where the Buses would be complementary. or perhaps the new Ever Vail. I trust you will not allow this to happen, as you have had great foresight so far. If I can give you any other information, please call me anytime, day or night. 617 306 9584. Sincerely Chris Walter Ladmark 103 Give to a good cause with every a-mail. Join the I'm Initiative from Microsoft. http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/Join/Default.aspx?souce=EML WL GoodCause (05/19/2008) Warren Campbell -Fwd: North Day Lot Page 1 From: George Ruther To: Warren Campbell Date: 05/19/2008 1:25 PM Subject: Fwd: North Day Lot practice makes pertect....try another!! George Ruther, AICP Director of Community Development Town of Vail (970) 479-2145 office (970) 376-2675 cell (970) 479-2452 fax gruther@vailgov.com »> Pam Brandmeyer 05/19/2008 1:24 PM »> Collective Council e-mail.. . FILE COPY »> <majow@aol.com> 5/18/2008 9:18 AM »> Dear Council Members, I am the owner of Landmark Tower Condominium 103, and have enjoyed my ownership and visits to Lionshead for the past twenty years. I congratulate you on the completion of the long awaited improvements in the town of Lionshead. ?At this time, I am very concerned about the plans for the North Day Lot which is right outside my front door. It was my understanding that the NDL was being considered for a new site for employee housing and, or, a place for hotel shuttles and skier drop off, but now I? learn that the Town Council is discussing plans? for a transportation center that allows large buses to come and go. Imagine what this would do to the Landmark property. Please consider my situation before going any further. The noise, fumes, transient foot traffic would present all sorts of new problems to the owners of the Landmark. The Landmark building has been in Lionshead for many years, and has been a good neighbor to the town. A transportation center that allows large buses of the public county and town buses would greatly degrade the quality of? the time I spend in my condominium and the property values. In the last five years I have seen Lionshead abandoned, demolished, and resurrected. Now that it is once again becoming an exciting place to visit, please do not put a busy, noisy, dangerous public bus station in our backyard. Thank you for your consideration. Mary Ann Walter Owner 103 Landmark Tower FILE COPY John Alfano 300B Lake Street Ramsey, NJ 07446 May 19, 2008 TOWN COUNCIL 75 South Frontage Road Vail, CO 81657 RE: Transportation Center Expansion Dear Sirs: As the owner of Landmark Town Home 17 for over 20 years and the owner of Town Home 3 for about 1 year, I am writing to express my feelings regarding the Transportation Center Expansion being considered for the North Daily Lot-"NDL". THIS IS A TERRIBLE IDEA. DECIDE TO PASS ON THIS LOCATION. My reasons for this opposition are as follows: 1- There are better locations to place a large bus transit center for Lionshead which would have minimal impact on residents and renters. Our suggestion is use the existing Lionshead Transportation Center, this existing location does not have a direct effect :residents and would accommodate these types of large busses. 2- The loud noise and smelly exhaust emitted from these large busses will be outside our windows and doorways creating a negative impact to us and the immediate environment. 3- The area would be impacted by a significant number of transient riders and traffic, significantly altering the present security of our property and the immediate area. We are comfortable with the present situation which allows skier and hotel shuttle; drop-off. We could not tolerate the expansion of bus traffic to large smelly busses which have no need to be right outside our homes. It is my understanding that on Tuesday, May 20, you will be considering whether to continue to consider the "NDL" as a site or abandon this from consideration. I feel our Landmark Board has properly represented my sentiments, on numerous occasions- every opportunity they have ]lad to do so, for you to abandon this area from consideration. Sincerely, John Alfano Landmark TH 3 & TH 17 (05/19/2008) Warren Campbell -Fwd: Lionshead renovation/ North Day lot Page From: George Ruther To: Warren Campbell Date: 05/19/2008 1:21 PM Subject: Fwd: Lionshead renovation/ North Day lot ...for the file. George Ruther, AICP Director of Community Development Town of Vail (970) 479-2145 office (970) 376-2675 cell (970) 479-2452 fax gruther@vailgov.com »> Pam Brandmeyer 05/19/2008 11:23 AM »> Collective Council e-mail.. . »> Alina Ramos <nxramosCa verizon.net> 5/19/2008 9:49 AM »> As I look around lionshead these days, i say to myself WOW what a change. This change has been much needed and Lionshead looks great with all of the new stores and hotels. I understand that on the North day lot where Landmark is a transit center is being considered. PLEASE DO NOT BUILD THIS AWFUL CENTER. If this is built you will ruin the beauty of what you just built. Buses DO NOT belong in a luxury ski resort as Vail. I truly oppose to this. This mist not happen. Alina Ramos Fi~E Corr __- --_ (05/19/2008) Warren Campbell -Fwd: Proposed Transit Center for North Day Lot, Lionshead From: George Ruther To: Warren Campbell Date: 05/19/2008 1:22 PM Subject: Fwd: Proposed Transit Center for North Day Lot, Lionshead yet another..... George Ruther, AICP Director of Community Development Town of Vail (970) 479-2145 office (970) 376-2675 cell (970) 479-2452 fax gruther@vailgov.com »> Pam Brandmeyer 05/19/2008 11:23 AM »> Collective Council e-mail.. . »> Lydia Spottswood <spotlydia@mac.com> 5/19/2008 9:32 AM »> Dear Members of the Town Council, Vail, Colorado: My husband and I have owned a condominium in the Landmark Tower for the past 20 Years. Prior to purchasing our condominium, we lived in Eagle Vail, when my husband served on the medical staff at the Vail Valley Medical Center. We have raised our children skiing at Vail, and have loved our experiences as a Vail family, since 1982. We have been particularly excited by the renovations and new developments that you have led in Lionshead. Your visionary leadership has been so encouraging, that we decided to embark on major improvements to our condo, and over the past 3 years we invested nearly $200,000 in upgrades to our property, consonant with the quality of the redevelopment you have nurtured in Lionshead. Our property functions not only as our own beloved family getaway, but also as hotel property throughout much of the year. We have had wonderful feedback from our friends and guests who have enjoyed their stays in in the Landmark over the years. The Landmark Condominium Association Board of Directors has informed us that you will be considering locating a bus transit center on the North Day Lot, adjacent to our property during your meeting Tuesday, May 20th, 2008. We are writing to plead with you to limit this use to hotel shuttles and skier drop off only, and to urge you to reject any proposal that would allow large buses to use that location. We would call your attention to several problems with this proposal: 1. It makes far more sense to encourage people to park in the Lionshead Transportation Center, and then immediately take the bus, to more precise locations throughout the Town of Vail. This approach is more environmentally responsible, practical, and less expensive for taxpayers . Page 1 1 FILE COPY (05/19/2008) Warren Campbell -Fwd: Proposed Transit Center for North Day Lot, Lionshead Page 2 ~ 2. The configuration of the North Day Lot and the South Frontage road, at that location. Visibility is very poor, since the frontage road curves at this point, and movement of buses on and off this site would pose real traffic hazards in both directions. 3. This area has been a quiet hotel and residential area in Lionshead, and the prospect of the constant noise and exhaust from large buses is extremely distressing. We are convinced that this use will have an adverse effect on our property value. 4. Please consider that every Landmark Owner is currently investing in the multi-million rennovation of the Landmark Tower and the expansion of the Landmark Townhome properties. This investment has been long planned, to the benefit of the owners and Town of Vail alike. The improvements that Landmark Owners are creating will generate increased town revenues, both in the form of property and lodging tax. Please imagine the frustration we will experience, if this considerable expense and effort is undermined by the negative impact of a large bus transit center on the North Day lot. Finally we would ask you if this is a use that you would like to see right outside the front door of your own homes? If not, we are pleading with you to reject this proposal. Thank you for your kind attention to our concerns. Paul and Lydia Spottswood 401 Landmark Tower 610 West Lionshead Circle Vail, Colorado 81657 (262)652-9902 FILE COPY Town of Vail Council May 19, 2008 75 S. Frontage Road Vail, CO 81657 Dear Sirs: I would like to express my displeasure and concern with the Town of Vail's deliberations to site a transit center on the North Day parking lot (NDL) directly north of the Landmark complex. Over the past several years considerable effort has been expended by various parties to upgrade the esthetics and experience within Lionshead. The concept of putting a transit center to accommodate large public buses of the county and town transportation systems onto the NDL is an idea that runs counter to the new vision we all want for Lionshead. As a second home owner in Vail, I believe it is essential to preserve a tranquil and alpine ambiance for Lionshead. In this regard, it is important that such bus traffic be restricted to the outskirts of Lionshead and away from residential units. A transit center on this location is counter to the vision fox a new and improved Lionshead. A transit center at the ND lot will create unreasonable noise pollution, particulate pollution, security issues and is not compatible with residential neighbors. The NDL is the wrong location for a transit center. There are better locations in the area to place a large bus transit center for Lionshead and they should be pursued. A bus stop and skier drop off like the one at the Concert Hall Plaza is one thing, but a transit center is quite another issue. The potential reality of large buses right outside of our doors and windows brings us those detrimental aspects of the city we a:re all trying to escape from. This is one giant step backward for Lionshead! As Mark Kobelans stated in the Vail Daily, "putting busses on the NDL is a dumb idea; put them on the Lionshead Transportation where they can bother cars, and not bother people". Sincerely Antonio J. Busalacchi, Ph.D. 3002 Novak Terrace Burtonsville, MD 20866 Townhouse 4 610 W. Lionshead Circle Vail CO 81657 (05/19/2008) Warren Campbell -Fwd: North Day Lot Page 1 FILE COPY From: Pam Brandmeyer To: Corey Swisher; George Ruther; Greg Hall; Matt Mire; Warren Campbell Date: 05/19/2008 3:31 PM Subject: Fwd: North Day Lot Council collective e-mail.. . »> "Comsen Developments Ltd." <comsen@bellnet.ca> 5/19/2008 3:24 PM »> Dear Council Member, We own unit 505 in the Landmark Tower. We have been owners since 1985. Based on the improvements happening in the Lionshead area we spent $80,000 upgrading the interior of our unit and are about to spend another $105,000 as our share for the improvements to our building. Now you are considering putting a transportation centre right next to our building. Why would you subject us to the noise and odours when there is a much more sensible location available? Put the busses on the Lionshead Transportation where they will not bother anyone. We strongly object to turning the North Day Lot into a transportation centre. Edward and Barbara Smith (05/19/2008) Warren Campbell -Fwd: North Day Lot Transit Center From: George Ruther To: Warren Campbell Date: 05/19/2008 3:08 PM Subject: Fwd: North Day Lot Transit Center George Ruther, AICP Director of Community Development Town of Vail (970) 479-2145 office (970) 376-2675 cell (970) 479-2452 fax gruther@vailgov.com FILE COPY »> Pam Brandmeyer 05/19/2008 3:00 PM »> Collective Council e-mail.. . »> "RICHARD A RUSS" <richardruss@msn.com> 5/19/2008 2:20 PM »> May 19, 2008 Dear Council Members, I've owned townhouse 5 at the Landmark in Vail (Lionshead) since 1991. I am very concerned about the proposed transit center on the North Day Lot for the following reasons: 1) Unreasonable noise/odor issues from large buses right outside our front doors and windows 2) Security issues with a significant increase in traffic in a residential area 3) Property devaluation due to these adverse conditions The Landmark Condominium Association is currently planning a significant renovation project. Every owner is making a substantial monetary investment to improve our property. Placing a transportation center immediately adjacent to our property will likely have a significant negative impact on our property values and may jeopardize our new condominium sales, which are subsidizing our renovation. I strongly urge the council members to consider a more appropriate site for the accommodation of large town & county buses. The current Lionshead transportation facility would be a logical choice. Sincerely, Rich Russ, Landmark Townhome 5 Owner Broker/Owner Colorado Mountain & City Homes -Metro Brokers 303-841-6618 direct or 800-528-1863 MailTo: richardruss@msn.com <mailto: richardruss@msn.com> http: //richruss.vail. mlxchange.com <http:1/richruss.vail. mlxchange.com/> (05/19/2008) Warren Campbell -Fwd: North Day Lot From: George Ruther To: Warren Campbell Date: 05/19/2008 3:08 PM Subject: Fwd: North Day Lot George Ruther, AICP Director of Community Development Town of Vail (970) 479-2145 office (970) 376-2675 cell (970) 479-2452 fax gruther@vailgov.com »> Pam Brandmeyer 05/19/2008 1:46 PM »> Council collective e-mail.. . »> <HANKBRIGGS@aol.com> 5/17/2008 5:20 PM »> My name is Hank Briggs. My wife Carla and I have owned Landmark Townhouse T-19 since 1991. We are very excited about the renovations in the Lionshead area. However we are adamantly opposed to putting a transportation center in the North Day Lot. The noise, diesel pollution and traffic would be a significant detriment to vacationers renting the units. The owners of Landmark Towers and Townhomes are investing a significant amount of capital in upgrading the structures both inside and out. Please reconsider the location of the Transportation Center. Thanks for your time. - - - ~~ ~ - Page '_I FILE COPY **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http: //food.aol.com/di nner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) (05/19/2008) Warren Campbell -Fwd: PLEASE VOTE AGAINST LARGE BUSES ON NDL Page 1 1 From: George Ruther FILE P Y To: Warren Campbell ~ 0 Date: 05/19/2008 3:13 PM Subject: Fwd: PLEASE VOTE AGAINST LARGE BUSES ON NDL George Ruther, AICP Director of Community Development Town of Vail (970) 479-2145 office (970)_ 376-2675 cell (970) 479-2452 fax gruther@vailgov.com »> Pam Brandmeyer 05/19/2008 1:45 PM »> Council collective a-mail .. . »> <AWHarmannCa~aol.com> 5/17/2008 5:57 PM »> To All Members of the Vail Town Council: This is a request that each of you vote against having large buses on the North Day Lot at next Tuesday's Council Meeting. My name is AI Harmann. My wife and I have owned a Landmark condo for almost 20 years. And I have been a member of Landmark's Board of Directors for almost 10 years. I apologize in advance if parts of this note sound emotional. If it were not for the short notice, and the fact that my wife was only recently released from the hospital after major surgery, I would attend Tuesday's meeting, and deliver that emotion personally. After participating in countless meetings with Town and VR executives on the subject of the NDL, I admit I am very frustrated. And also irritated. For several years everyone involved reassured us that the NDL was NOT a good location for large buses, regardless of what the Lionshead Master Plan said. We believed that. And our representatives reported after a recent work session a majority of Town Council members indicated they were opposed to those options of the current plan that put large buses on the NDL. Thus it seems almost incomprehensible that the Town Staffs recommendation on this subject is to include them. Apparently they weren't listening...to you or anyone else. I gather Mr. Hall is the driving force behind this recommendation. Since he has never been to a Landmark BOD meeting, and thus probably doesn't understand the strength of our owners' feelings, or the magnitude of the negative impact on them, I can only assume he must have a theoretical basis for this recommendation. But this isn't a theoretical issue; it's a very practical issue. Our unit owners will smell all that additional pollution...and hear all that additional noise and traffic...especially in the Summer with no air conditioning. The buses will be only 25 feet from many of our units. That's a dumb idea! While the official Town Staff recommendation is to proceed with large buses, I know from a recent Landmark BOD meeting that George Ruther doesn't think it's a good idea. Ask him, in Tuesday's meeting or privately, beforehand. And VR certainly doesn't think it's a good idea. They were pigeon-holed into including large buses in their NDL employee housing plan by the Town Staffs (05/19/2008) Warren Campbell -Fwd: PLEASE VOTE AGAINST LARGE BUSES ON NDL Page 2 dictum to be consistent with the Lionshead Master Plan. Politics.Ugh. In our view the major reason large buses should not be on the NDL is the incredible negative environmental impact on the owners and guests of the Westwind, and especially the Landmark...increased pollution, noise and traffic. But there are also other reasons: -It won't be very classy for the new Lionshead. Those options of the plans seem to put 10 pounds of stuff in a 5 pound space. And that will make for a negative experience for skiers dropped off by cars or shuttles. -Lots of additional traffic congestion in the area of the NDL. -A long way for skiers to walk to the slopes. Put the large buses at the LH parking structure. Let them bother cars, not people. -Last, but certainly not least, the Town can't afford to build a large bus transit center on the NDL at this time. The Landmark has always tried to be a good neighbor. We did not oppose the final Arrabelle design. And we don't oppose employee housing or the need for skier drop-off and small hotel shuttles on the NDL. BUT my fellow BOD members and I feel a strong fiduciary responsibility to our owners, and will take all remedies to oppose large buses on the NDL. We have extensive base level measurements on pollution, noise and traffic...in both summer and winter. We have tried to work within the Town's system. But if good sense and logic do not prevail on Tuesday evening, and you vote to have large buses on the NDL, we will take legal action to protect the rights of our owners. This isn't a threat; it's simply a fact. I implore you to vote against having large buses on the NDL. AI Harmann Landmark 204 **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http: //food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) TO: Town of Vail FROM: Jim and Diane Beedie DATE: 5-26-08 Subject: North Day Lot • On 4-20-08 we (who own two units in the Westwind) sent a letter to you requesting environmental information as to the effect of big buses and ECO buses using a North Day Lot transportation center. See below for a copy of the letter. • We understand that at your May 20, 2008 meeting you voted 3 to 2 to build a transportation center which will accommodate big buses and ECO buses on the North Day Lot. • As we have stated we are concerned about the environmental effect. • We assume the town had enough work done to understand the state and federal environmental requirements for locating the proposed transportation center on the North Day lot. This information would be necessary and required before a vote could be taken. • In addition we assume the town has already or will make sure the proposed transportation center meets those environmental requirements. • The Town didn't provide or discuss the environmental requirements at your May 20, 2008 meeting. • Since this information is critical and the town council members would have reviewed and discussed it, please provide to Vail Management (our management company) the environmental study and/or the other environmental information the town received and used to make it decision. As part of this please provide us a copy of the state and federal requirements concerning the environmental requirements i.e. noise, fumes etc... • We would expect that this is public information and thus the Town can provide local tax payers the information without a legal request. • In an effort to better understand the Town's environmental position, we have asked Vail Management to set up a conference call to include: Jim Beedie, Bob Wagner (Westwind Board president) and the appropriate Town person(s). Thanks for your time. It is important for us and other Westwind owners to be informed. TO: Town of Vail and Vail Associates. FROM: Jim and Diane Beedie Date: 4-20-08 Subject: North Day lot Diane and I own two condominium units in the Westwind. We have awned them for over 15 years. The Town of Vail and Vail Associates deserve a lot of credit for doing such a great job of renovating Lionshead. The changes to date have been great. We look forward to the coming changes. North Day Lot • The Westwind borders the east side of the North Day lot. • We understand that it is appropriate and necessary to develop this property. • The plans and information you have sent out have been very helpful i:n understanding your plans. • Our question goes to the environmental effect of having big buses anti ECO buses (which we believe are and will be diesel) use the proposed transportation center planned for the North- Day lot. By environmental effect we are referring to air quality and noise. • The Westwind has no air conditioning and I believe the Landmark also has no air conditioning. Thus windows and doors are often left open for air flow. • I didn't find an environmental study in the information you have provided. • The Westwind and the Landmark are very close to the North Day lot. The lights from these vehicles could shine into the windows of some Westwind units during the evening hours. • If the big buses and ECO buses have a negative environmental effect (poor air quality and excess noise), the Westwind and Landmark could/will be adversely affected. • We ask that you have an environmental study done, so the effect on the air quality and noise of the big buses and ECO buses will be known. • Depending on the results of the study, we ask that if necessary, you consider moving the big buses and ECO buses from the North Day lot transportation center. Thanks for your great work and for considering our request. If you have any questions, you can reach us at 630-643-0143.