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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNorth Day Lot Town Council Memo 020508Memorandum 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. L-• MEMORANDUM TO: Town Council FROM: Community Development Department DATE: February 5, 2008 SUBJECT: Request to proceed through the development review process with a proposal to construct private improvements on the Town of Vail owned part of Lot 1, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 3, generally located adjacent to the northwest corner of the North Day Lot. Applicant: Vail Resorts Development Company, represented by Mauriello Planning Group Planner: George Ruther I. SUMMARY The applicant, Vail Resorts Development Company, represented by Mauriello Planning Group, is requesting permission to proceed through the Town's development review process with a proposal to make improvements on Town of Vail owned parcel of land, part of Lot 1, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 3. The request for permission to proceed is in conjunction with a proposed redevelopment of the North Day Lot. As the property owner, the Town Council may approve, approve with conditions, or deny the Applicant's request for property owner authorization to proceed through the Town's development review process. Pursuant to Section III of this memorandum, Staff recommends approval of this request. 11. DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST The applicant, Vail Resorts Development Company, represented by Mauriello Planning Group, is requesting permission to proceed through the Town's development review process with a proposal to make improvements on Town of Vail owned parcel of land, part of Lot 1, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 3. The request for permission to proceed is in conjunction with a proposed redevelopment of the North Day Lot with a transportation center and employee housing. The town-owned part of Lot 1, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 3 is located within the Lionshead Mixed Use 1 (LMU-1) Zoning District. Currently this lot contains the pedestrian bridge south abutment and pedestrian walkways. The applicant is proposing improvements on the town owned parcel of land adjacent to the North Day Lot to facilitate the inclusion of a transportation center on the site. The Lionshead Redevelop Master Plan identifies the transportation center on the site and possible improvements on the town owned parcel to facilitate the land use. The following applications are those applications that will be needed to facilitate the redevelopment of the North day Lot: Major Exterior Alteration; Subdivision; and Design review The Applicant can not proceed with the submittal of these applications without first obtaining the Town Council's property owner authorization for the proposed development on the town owned parcel. III. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Vail Town Council, as the owner of part of Lot 1, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 3, generally located adjacent to the northwest corner of the North Day Lot., approves the Applicant's request to proceed through the development review process. Please be advised that should the Town Council choose to approve this request, such an approval would not constitute an explicit approval of the proposed improvements. Any approval of this request will only grant the Applicant property owner authorization to proceed through the Town's development review process. IV. ATTACHMENTS A. Vicinity map ...~ Q c m c U (0 .~ .~ Q J ~X North ~`I S - D 377 Day Lot Amendments to the ~onshead .. ~~; ~~ ~~`~ February 25, 2008 • c,,,~~" nrv~ ~~6 J~ 11~1 11c~; A ~'' L GEC Mauriello Planning Greup ~` 'e~y A,we 0~ ' 11 RmP? Redevelopment Master Plan L~J I. Introduction This application is subrrutted on behalf of Vail Resorts Development Company to clarify Issues within the L~onshead Redevelopment Master Pian {Lt1RMP). These arnendrnents were developed with the Comrnurnty Development Department staff ~n order to address site development activities through the developrnent review process for the North Day Lot in an efficient and comprehensive manner. The Lt1RMP was adopted by the Town Council in 1998 after several years in the review and developrnent process. Many of the issues and direction found rn the plan were based upon planning and information available at that time. Now t:en years later and follawmg the redevelopment of numerous parcels and new ideas about uses for other saes within L~onshead, some of the d~rect~on ~n the original plan requires some clarification and modification to provide direction to the applicant and tine Plannrng and Environmental Commission. in the fc}Ilow~ng sections are proposed text modifications and support analysis for the changes being proposed. 2. Proposed Amendments by Chapter of LIIRMP In this section the applicant has identified specific provisions that we believe warrant clarification or changes. We first present the current language followed by proposed revisions in an underline and s~rl~-kr format. We provide an applicant analysis at the end of each section being amended. Chapter I - Executive Summary Section I .3.5 includes the following statements regarding the North Day Lot: _ ~--~--° 1.3.5 Transit ~`°`-°~~~` ~"`~~ v • Create a transportatron center on the no of to accommodate local and regional transit, local shuttles, and chart~~s. • Relocate the existi~ionshead Place eglb~i.~us stop to the north day lot. Applicant Pr~~s~ed Amendment: 1.3.5 Transit • Create a transportation center in Lionshead °^ *'~° ~~~'" a°~•'~+ to accommodate local and regional transit, local shuttles, and charter buses. Locations for all or portions of • Relocate the existing Lionshea Place regional bus stop to the north day lot, Lionshead Parkin Structure or e t Lionshead area. ~~ Applicant Analysis: The LI~RMf was revised in 2007 to include language that directed the transportation uses to the Lionshead Parking Structure and also referenced West Lionshead as a location for certain transportation uses. This section should also reflect the existing direction contained in Chapters 4 and 5 of the plan. Section I .3.6 includes the following statements regarding the North Day Lot: 1.3.6 Serv~~Delivery ~~ ~, _ ,~ • Create a ce'nttal-~rvice and very facility in conjunction with the pro os d transit facility on the north day;`:~_~,..~,~,.r ~,~ ,._.: _. ~ __ Applicant Proposed Amen~ent: 1.3.6 Service and Delivery • Create a central service and delivery facility in conjunction with the proposed transit facility on the north day lot jA central service and loading facility was developed bX va~i ~cesons w~min [ne Hrraoeiie project Lcore siiel gnus ei~mmaung use neea iur an additional facility on the North Day Lotl. ~° t Applicant Analysis: ~, As indicated above, a central loadin and seice faalit has ahead been rovided 9 Y Y p ~ ~e C~~ within Lionshead eliminating the need for this public facility on the North Day Lot. ~• f o~~y n,,~'- Chapter 3 -Existing Conditions Assessment P,u~~Mer~~ 0 ~ ~i(t Section 3.9.4 includes the following statements regard~ng the North Day Lot: ~~~ dQ~ 3.§:~~-mil Associates Employee Parking Vail Associafeis ~t~rr-et~tl~ utilizes two lard surface parking lots within the study area for its employee parking needs. Y~e~ h da~~~ot (see figure 3-15), with a capacity of approximately 105 cars, is located behind the L m~,wer and is the site proposed for a transportation center. The west day lot, locatjust west of the~l,iott parking structure, has an approximate capacity of 160 cars and rep~~sents a significant development°apportunity. Parking displaced by redevelopment of these es must be replaced within the Lionshea~"",~_4area to satisfy the ground rule requ~rmg ncf~net loss of parking. ~ a' <~_ ~~, Applicant Proposed Amendment: 3.9.4 Vail Associates Employee Parking North Day Lot __ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ ? Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Amendments Vail Associates currently utilizes two large surface parking lots within the study area for its employee parking needs. The north day lot (see figure 3-15), with a capacity of approximately 105 cars, is located behind the Landmark tower and is the site proposed for a transportation ,ti (LHMU-1`1:~ The west day lot, located just west of the Marriott parking structure, has an ~~. ~ ; ~approxiinate capacity of 160 cars and represents a significant development opportunity. Parking displaced by redevelopment of these sites must be replaced within the Lionshead study area to satisfy the ground rule requiring no net loss c}~parking. Vail Resorts has indicated that the bulk as part of the Ever Vail pro~ject• Applicant Analysis: This amendment is added to simply clarify l/a~l Resorts intended solution to "no net loss of parking. " Chapter 4 -Master Plan Recommendations -Overall Study Area Section 4.5.2.1 includes the following statements regarding the North Day Lot (em~has~s added): 4.5.2.1 Relocate the Regional Transit Stop , =' ~:is recommended that the Lionshead regional;~'ransit stop, currently located=fit the Lionshead Place cul-de-sac, be relocated to the proposed north day lot ~t~r-sportation center. This will prc~~de a Lionshead connection between the nal transit system and the _.~"own of Vail transit system. In addition, visitors aril employees coming at a defined portal instc~.l of the cur Finally, this will remove the"'lar and Lionshead Place. It may be stop in the West Lionshead area facility. However, given its loc ~ ionshead by regional bus will arrive nt "back door" on Lionshead Place. ial buses from West Lionshead Circle to locate elements of a regional transit nction with a new ski lift and parking periphery of Lionshead, this area on may not be the most viable ~~5cation for a regi' transit stop. Notwithstanding the above, facilities for skier drop-off, private shu vans and Town of Vail in- town buses should be in hided in the design of the ski 1.~nd parking facility. In 2006, the Town of V ~1 initiated an update of the Vail Transportation Master Plan. In addition the Town initiated a development comption for the Lionshead Parkitrg Structure redevelopment, which would include a transit facility. It is a ~cipated that the Transportation Master Plan update along with the conclusioof the Lionshead Parking Structure redevelopment process will provide der ton on the ultimate location for a Lionshead Transit Facility and/or the type,, transit facilities that may be necessary in West Lionshead. Applicant Proposed Amendment: 4.5.2.1 Relocate the Regional Transit Stop North Day Lot Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Amendments G~ It is recommended that the Lionshead regional transit stop, currently located at the Lionshead Place cul-de-sac, be relocated to the pr ' sed north day lot ,the Lionshead arkin structure or st Lionshead. This will provide a Lionshead connection between the regional ransit system and the Town of Vail transit system. In addition, visitors and employees coming to Lionshead by regional bus will arrive at a defined portal instead of the current "back door" on Lionshead Place. Finally, this will remove the large regional buses from West Lionshead Circle and Lionshead Place. It may be possible to locate elements of a regional transit stop in the West Lionshead area in conjunction with a new ski lift and parking facility. However, given its location on the periphery of Lionshead, this area may not be the most viable location for a regional transit stop. Notwithstanding the above, facilities for skier drop-off, private shuttle vans and Town of Vail in-town buses should be included in the design of the ski lift and parking facility. In 2006, the Town of Vail initiated an update of the Vail Transportation Master Plan. In addition, the Town initiated a development competition for the Lionshead Parking Structure redevelopment, which would include a transit facility. It is anticipated that the Transportation Master Plan update along with the conclusion of the Lionshead Parking Structure redevelopment process will provide direction on the ultimate location for a Lionshead Transit Facility and/or the type of transit facilities that may be necessary in West Lionshead. Applicant Analysis: The LlIRMP was revised in 2007 to include language that directed the transportation uses to the Lionshead Parking Structure and also referenced West Lronshead as a location for certarn transportation uses. This sentence is clarified given the new language included at the end of the paragraph. Section 4.5.2.3 includes the following statements regarding the North Day Lot: nom ~ ~ C,t7 ~ 5.2.3 Create a New Stop at the North Day Lot Transportation Center ~ SQ~®~~~. Anew Town of Vail transit stop at *"° °a +~°^°^^~'°'~^^ ^°^+°~ ^^ the ~L~ north day lot will replace the existing stop at Concert Hall Plaza. Likely to be on ~ ,, the west Vail transit routes, this stop will coordinate with the regional bus stop ~ 1(~G ,~~~~, and deliver west Vail transit riders to the newly created north Lionshead `~O ~C~~ pedestrian portal. 1 Applicant Analysis: ~1,~~~:~ The Lf-IRMP was revised rn 2007 to include language that directed the transportation uses to the Lionshead Parking Structure and also referenced West Lionshead as a location for certarn transportation uses. if the transportation center rs not developed on the north day lot, this sentence heeds to be revised so that the ~ "bus stop' is accommodated even though a transportation center might be located 1 ~ elsewhere. ~'t~^~5 North Day Lot __ _ _ _ 4 e'° Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Amendments 0 Section 4.6.6 includes the following statements regarding the North Day Lot: 4.6.6 CreatTiSRr°a w Transportation Hub on the North Day Lot=- - "°~"' A principal component a~-Lionshead tra~port~ton and circulation network is the creation of a transportation cente north day lot. This facility will remove transit and service vehicles fro~~areas o `~'r°~shead and create a major new entry point into the L~onshe~.d pedestrian core. This concept s"~l~.y discussed in chapter f e.;~ Applica,nt=.~w~osed Amendment: 4.6.6 Creation of a New Transportation Hub on the North Day Lot A principal component of the Lionshead transportation and circulation network is the creation of a transportation facili center in the Lionshead area ^^ *"° ~^~'" a~.. '^'. This facility will remove transit and service vehicles from other areas of Lionshead and create a major new entry point into the Lionshead pedestrian core. All or portions of this This concept is fully discussed in chapter five. Applicant Analysis: The LfIRMP was re~~sed in 2007 to include language that directed the '~ transportation uses to the Lionshead Parking Structure and also referenced West Lronshead as a location for certain transportation uses. The north day lot, a privately held parcel of land, cannot reasonably accommodate all of the transportation uses originally envisioned for this parcel green its small size, location, and configuration. Some uses will more reasonably need to be located in other locations within Lronshead as identified by the LrIRMP. Section 4.7.3.2 includes the following statements regarding the North Day Lot: 4.7.3.2 Nprth Day Lot Transit Center The`~rapgsed north day lot tran,Si~t'center offers an opportunity to construct a large central 'ce and deliy facility at the same time (see figure 4-12). The facility would be but er a structured parking deck and would access the Lionshead core by fir ght e e rs and a service tunnel. The service tunnel Applicant Proposed Amendment: ,,F ;would open into~fe pedestrian ma the north wall of the main Lionshead pedestrian pla?,,e''between the Lifthouse Lo ge~~nd the Landmark Tower. It is estimated that this facility could service a peak vo~f of approximately 15-20 delivery,;-vehicles and provide a limited amount of tempo storage space (see figure' 4-13). North Day Lot _ _ __ --5 Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Amendments €~i-gate-4-a-3} ~~ ~ "-^~;"~ Applicant Analysis: /"""" ~e ,r, ~` This section is proposed to be deleted m its entirety. The centralized loading and de%uery faal~ty has already been developed within the Arrabel% (core site) project. Therefore, there is no longer a need for the same function on the north day lot. ay d Along with deleting the text of this section, figure 4- l 3 on page 4-37 should also be eliminated from the plan. Section 4.9.4.3 includes the follow~n9 statements regarding the North Day Lot: 4.9.4 Potential Housing Sites Following are specific sites that have been identified as suitable for locals and employee housing (see Map W). 4.9.4.3 Vail Associates Service Yard Holy Cross Site, Vail Professional Building, Cascade Crossing, North Day Lot, and the former gas station site All redevelopment in West Lionshead will need to conform to the Town's housing policies and requirements. In order to create activity and vibrancy in West Lionshead it is appropriate to include some dispersed employee housing opportunities for permanent local residents in proposed developments in the area consistent with these policies. Perhaps the most promising locations to replace the Sunbird affordable housing project and to conform to the Town's housing policies and requirements for new employee housing generation in Lionshead are the North Day Lot, Vail Associates service yard, and Holy Cross site. However, housing is not the only use these three properties will need to support. The North Day lot is considered to be the preferred loca±ion for a significant housing project in Lionshead to replace the Sunbird affordable housing project and provide housing for new employee generation. The North Day Lot may also need to accommodate a transit center on the ground level of the development site. Additionally, it may be necessary to develop a higher revenue-generating product on a portion of the Vail Associates service yard, Holy Cross, Vail Professional Building, and 1 North Day Lot. __ Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Amendments Cascade Crossing sites in order to defray the cost of road and improvements,, In°~lanning the site, the following issues need to b~ a. Density '' The site offe s unique opportunity to While it is importa that buildings her. the overall character Lionsheadf''t housing potential may me ap~'opri~ from standard development pmeters. to allow for a greater ove~'all ~&uildin allowed under the Lionsl~ad Archit~ctu ac~feve significant density. ~'be visually consistent with e desire to maximize the e the following deviations First, it may be appropriate height than is otherwise al Design Guidelines. Any increase in building l~~ght will need tube reviewed on a case by case basis by the T, n of Vail, and any ev~tual building height will still need to be . sually appropriate for this ~1't~ation. Second, it is recommendedf`that the standards for density ('omits per acre) be increa ~d~this location to allow for a greater numof employee housin nits. Third, it may be appropriate to reduc the parking requix~ments for employee housing at this location. Applicant Proposed Amendment: Maintain the existing language and modify "a" as follows: In planning the site, the following issues need to be considered. While it is important that buildings here be visually consistent with the overall character of Lionshead, the desire to maximize the housingpotential may make appropriate the following deviations from standard development parameters [moved from paragraph below]: a. Density The site offers a unique opportunity to achieve significant density. ~, It is recommended that the standards for density (units per acre) be increased at this location to allow for a greater number of employee housing units and/or live beds. "'~~'° ~+ ~~ ~~~~~*°~' '''°+ ° ° ~~ b. Building; Height It may be appropriate to allow for a greater overall building height than is otherwise allowed under the Lionshead Architectural Design Guidelines. Any increase in building height will need to be reviewed on a case by case basis by the Town of Vail, and any eventual building height will still need to be visually appropriate for this location. Variation from the building height allowance may include exceeding the average height or the maximum height or both in order to accommodate public transportation uses on the first level and to maximize the amount of employee housing, and/or live beds on the property. c. Parkin d~ North Day Lot Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Amendments mod, It may be appropriate to reduce the parking requirements for employee housing at this location given the sites proximity to transportation facilities, jobs, and pedestrian routes. d. Site Coverage and Landscape Area and Setbacks . *~ Consideration should also be given to increasing site coverage and _ reducing setbacks and landscape area in order to maximize the amount of employee housing on the site and due to impacts ' associated with the development of a public transportation facili on ~ the property. With any deviation to development standards ~~ prescribed in the master plan and zoning regulations, consideration of impacts should be afforded to the nei h~g_properties to the ~~ north day lot• •~ e. Encroachments on Town Land The Town of Vail owns a small parcel of land on the north side of the north day lot which accommodates the pedestrian bridge over the p ' ~ interstate higlwa; , ~~,This land was dedicated to the Town b, `~J1•~' Associates i 19??. ~ n order to allow for more efficient la out and development~of e ~oyee housing on the site, the Town should ive ' consideration to ~ allowing development of employee housing and -~ transportation uses on this parcel of land as part of the development ,~ of the north day lot. , ~,,~ Applicant Analysis. 4 ~f~ ~ t'^!A' ~~~~ e ~ s, R Clef ~ r n Thrs site has s ecial circumstances not enerall a lied to other ro ertres in 4id~~KS p 9 Y pp p p Lionshead due to the imposition of a public transportation facility. Due to this recommendation of the master plan and the desire to maximize employee housing uses within Lionshead area, special relief from development standards should be afforded to the property owner to help mitigate the impacts of having a significant public facility on private land. This amendment helps provide clear po%cy direction to the Planning and Environmental Commission, the Town staff, and the applicant. Chaater 5 -Detailed Plan Recommendations Section 5. I includes the following statements regarding the North Day Lot: 5 1 ~-'" `~fivns~e~d Tourist Information Center -_ ~.. _„_ The Lionshead o~~=formation tenter is currently located just west of the entry to the Lionshead parking structuC~~ accessed directly off the frontage road. [f the entrance to the Lionshead~arking structurers-„ocated as shown in figure 5-1 this existing facility willed to be relocated. Potenti~T~~ti~s for the center include the Future Vail Ciy~enter, the parking structure, and the North`I~dy-Lnt transit center. North Day Lot _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ 8 Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Amendments Applicant Proposed Amendment: 5.1 Lionshead Tourist Information Center The Lionshead Tourist Information Center is currently located just west of the entry to the Lionshead parking structure and is accessed directly off the frontage road. If the entrance to the Lionshead parking structure is relocated as shown in figure 5-1 this existing facility will need to be relocated. Potential cations for the center include the Future Vail Civic Center, the parking structure, and. st Lionshead *"°'`'~~''~''°~~' ~' ,,..,,,~•. ,...,o. Applicant Analysis: W Given all of the activities proposed for the north day lot ~t is more appropriate to consider other locations for a tourists office. West Lionshead ~s perhaps a more logical location since ~t is on the western approach to Lionshead. ~:.y Section 5.8.3 includes the following statements regarding the North Da~~t~ ~:`~:3 =_:::Pedestrian Connections Through the Cor~~ite . ~`_ There is'a-critical north-south pedestrian'connection between the ski yard and the proposed transit center on the north day lot. This connection will require at least one north-south penetration~through the Vail Associates core site, and there is an opportunity to create a- second `one as shown in figure 5-9. The east-west pedestrian corridor,ot'iginating at the ea ionshead pedestrian portal should also be extended into'-the Vail Associates core s~ -nnecting with the north-south corridors. These connections should be part of the ``pfi~n~ry retail mall" (see site design guidelines, chapter 6) to reinforce the village characfe~-Q#'_ahe core. It is nof,riecessary that flanking architectural forms be completely separa.,,in order ,~= define pedestrian corridors. Instead, opportunities to create sigm~,t ~ architectural portals are encouraged to highlight the transition from one public space into another. Applicant Proposed Amendment: 5.8.3 Pedestrian Connections Through the Core Site There is a critical north-south pedestrian connection between the ski yard and the proposed *~~~~',t~ transportation and skier drop-off uses on the north day lot. This connection will require at least one north-south penetration through the Vail Associates core site, and there is an opportunity to create a second one, as shown in figure 5-9. The east-west pedestrian corridor originating at the east Lionshead pedestrian portal should also be extended into the Vail Associates core site, connecting with the north-south corridors. These connections should be part of the "primary retail mall" (see site design guidelines, chapter 6) to reinforce the village character of the core. It is not necessary that flanking architectural forms be completely separated in order to define pedestrian corridors. Instead, North Day Lot _ _ _ ___ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ 9 Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Amendments opportunities to create significant architectural portals are encouraged to highlight the transition from one public space into another. Applicant Analysis: This section is proposed to be modified so that it is not assumed that the transportation faality ~s necessarily developed on the north day lot but that some transportation uses are still planned and likely to be deve%ped there. Section 5.9 includes the following statements regarding the North Day Lot: 5.9 '`W.: North Day Lot The north day lot should be developed as a community tran~ortation center to conso ate skier drop-off, local and regional transit, local and regional private shuttles, and cha bus drop-off and pick-up (see figure 5-13). A below-grade service and delivery fac 'ty could be constructed underneath the transit fa ity. By relocating these functions fro their existing locations to one easily acc sable location, this would improve the qua ' of vehicular and pedestrian c~rculatiotl m Lionshead and create a significant new ped trian portal into the center of the Lio~ishead retail mall. Based upon the results of the traf t study (see appendix A), the cony~ptual program for this facility is as follows: °°~, a. Skier drop-off: "ne spaces are recmmended at a minimum, but more should be built if po ible to accomtr~bdate other program elements. b. Town of Vail transit: wo bus spaG~s are recommended to accommodate the West Vail transit loop d the ppssibility for an eastbound in-town shuttle stop. ~. `~ c. Regional transit: One bus spy '~~s recommended d. Charter buses: Three to four l~spaces are recommended. e. Local and regional shuttles;' Fou`~~shuttle van spaces are recommended at a minimum. ~,, A critical consideration in the planning and design a~this facility will be its impact on the adjacent Landmark Tower and To nhomes and the ~ stwind._Depicted in figure 5-13a, a linear building is recommend d at the southern edgy of the site to screen the lower levels of the Landmark Tower rom the transit center. 't'his facility could house a bus shelter and waiting area, an information center, public ~~strooms, a small food and beverage operation, and an ,~levator core to the pedestrian all level for ADA access needs. To the east, earthw rk, landscaping, and/ or other scre , ing measures should be considered to buffer the estwind. Amore comprehensive solution is to cover the facility with another le 1 or two of development -perhaps foboffices or employee housing - or with a ro f. (Memorable European antecedents exist`'~or grand, covered transportation centers Specifically, the design of the transportation center should address all impacts: Visual, security, sound, and smell that may affect adj~~ent properties. Both the Westwin~and the Landmark should be closely involved in the'`'t~ansit center planning and desn process. ~°~ North Day Lot 10 Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Amendments Since the adopti~i of the Lionshead Master Redevelopment Plan, plans were dev~lc~ped to locate a Transi .Center at the North Day Lot. Integrating the ner of uses mentioned above an ddressing the neighborhood concerns regarsli~tg a transit center prompted the Town of '1 to evaluate alternative locations for,~fransit center. Alternative locations include: West Lionshead Lionshead Parking North Day Lot In 2006, the Town of Vail i ated an update.of the Vail Transportation Master Plan. In addition, the Town inif ed a development competition for the Lionshead Parking Structure which woi 'd include a transit facility. It is recommended that the Transportation M e Plan update along with the con~ltision of the Lionshead Parking Structure RF rocess provide direction on the ultimate location for a Lionshead Transit ,, a Facility:'" Applicant Proposed Amendment: 5.9 C ~~ Q~t~~ p~' ~'s ~~ Su~~es~ ~~~`_ °`~D ~~~~ G~~ ~s ~' C~ J North Day Lot While the north day lot is a privately own parcel of land, consideration should be ig yen by the owner and the Town to includin tg ransportation related uses on a portion of the ground floor. Ideally the uses to be considered for the site should include Tda7 skier drop- off, local and regional transit, local and regional private shuttles, and charter bus drop-off and pick-up (see figure 5-13). By relocating these functions from their existing locations to ene easily accessible locations, this would improve the quality of vehicular and pedestrian circulation in Lionshead and create a significant new pedestrian portal into the center of the Lionshead retail mall. Based upon the results of the traffic study (see appendix A), the transportation facility need include: ^ °~'~~~' ~ .r ~ r a. Skier drop-off: Nine spaces are recommended at a minimum, but more should be built if possible to accommodate other program elements. b. Town of Vail transit: Two bus spaces are recommended to accommodate the West Vail transit loop and the possibility for an eastbound in-town shuttle stop. c. Regional transit: One bus space is recommended d. Charter buses: Three to four bus spaces are recommended. e. Local and regional shuttles: Four shuttle van spaces are recommended at a minimum. It should be noted that the north day lot is a small parcel of land and that the location and shape of this parcel may not allow for all of the uses identified above without having significant implications to traffic circulation patterns and the owners ability to develop the site with a quality development as allowed under zoning for the property. There needs to be a balance between the development goals for the property and the impact of North Day Lot Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Amendments . ` I -~ tyv public uses on those goals. In order to meet the obligations of agreements re arding the Given the impacts of a public transportation use and to maximize the opportunities for employee housing on the property, development standards such as site covera~ landscape area, setbacks, parking, and building hei hg t may be adjusted to afford more flexibility to the property owner see section 4.9.4.3) and approved by the Planning and Environmental Commission. Parking for employee housing on this site should be considered for a substantial reduction (0.5 to 1.0 parking paces per employee unit iven the presence of transportation facilities, proximity to work and jobs,proximity to goods and services and access to significant pedestrian facilities in Lionshead and the Town in eg neral In order to create more efficiency with the site development and to mitigate for the presence of a public transportation facility on private property, the Town may allow for encroachment of uses on the parcel of land owned by the Town on the north side of the north day lot. This encroachment may also help to miti atg e impacts to adjacent properties to the south by maintaining adequate setbacks. There may be a need to move or enhance the pedestrian bridge abutment and access as part of the transportation facility. Funding for the construction and continued maintenance and operation of the facility would lie with the Town of Vail working cooperatively with the landowner. A critical consideration in the planning and design of this facility will be its impact on the adjacent Landmark Tower and Townhomes and the Westwind._Depicted in figure 5-13a, a linear building, screen, or landscape buffer is recommended at the southern edge of the site to screen the lower levels of the Landmark properties der from the transportation facility *""""~. If necessary to provide adequate buffering a wall or fence in excess of 6' could be considered. This screen fae-i-l~y could house a bus shelter and waiting area, an information center, public restrooms, a small food and beverage operation, and an elevator core to the pedestrian mall level for ADA access needs (a Town of Vail responsibility). To the east, earthwork, landscaping, and/ or other screening measures should be considered to buffer the Westwind. u'`' The transportation facility would be covered by real estate development in accordance J' ~ ~~~ with Lionshead Mixed Use Zoning -1 and an.~ptions/deviations discussed herein. ~~--17t6re-E9~1~3'~ek}ef15~Nd~SA~Ft}6f~F~t6 weer-mc-rcicn~cy-w~'rm-imvcrrcrrcv-~~-vi--rw~vr deveen~per~s-~e~e€€~se~o~emp~ee-Ding-er . ,;,'~ ~ ~'' 'n"ern~ak~e ~ n Specifically, the e ,d ign of the transportation center should address all impacts: visual, security, sound, and melt that may affect adjacent properties. Both the Westwind and the Landmark should be closely involved in the transit center planning and design process. Since the adoption of the Lionshead Master Redevelopment Plan, plans were developed to locate a Transit Center at the North Day Lot. Integrating the number of uses mentioned above and addressing the neighborhood concerns regarding a transit center prompted the Town of Vail to evaluate alternative locations for a transit center. North Day Lot _ __ __ 12 Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Amendments Alternative locations include: West Lionshead Lionshead Parking Structure North Day Lot In 2006, the Town of Vail initiated an update of the Vail Transportation Master Plan. In addition, the Town initiated a development competition for the Lionshead Parking Structure which would include a transit facility. It is recommended that the Transportation Master Plan update along with the conclusion of the Lionshead Parking Structure RFP process provide direction on the ultimate location for a Lionshead Transit Facility. Applicant Analysis: The L/~RMP was re~rsed in 2007 to include language that directed the transportation uses to the Lronshead Parking Structure and also referenced West Lronshead as a location for certain transportation uses. This amendment rs necessary to clarify some of the issues and problems associated with the north day lot. The master plan is a conceptual document and the number of transportation uses indicated for this site did not appropriately consider the impacts to the site, the circulation implications to the adjacent roadways, and the other needs for development of the property. The proposed amendment also recognizes the physical needs for a transportation facility on the property and its impact to typical development standards. Unlike most properties in Lronshead, the need to accommodate a significant public facility places a special burden on this property. 3. Amendment Authority and Review Crlterla The authority to amend the LHRMP is contained within Section 2.8 of the plan. It states: 5.1 Adoption and Amendment of the Master Plan The Lionshead Master Plan was adopted by resolution No. 14, Series of 1998, on December 15t~, 1998, by the Vail Town Council following a recommendation to approve by the Planning and Environmental Commission. Future amendments to this master plan must be approved by resolution or motion by the Town Council following a formal recommendation by the Planning and Environmental Commission. Implementation activities and ordinances will be approved in accordance with the Town of Vail Municipal Code. Review Criteria: how have conditions changed since the plan was adopted? North Day Lot 13 Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Amendments r how is the plan in error? how world an addition, deletion, or change to the plan be in concert with the plan in general? i~ North Day Lot. _ _ _ _ __ 14 Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Amendments 7~ Sf~;e,, ~ D~ ~ Cam,, c~~i ~''` MEMORANDUM OZ ARCHITECTURE® 1820 Folsom Street Boulder, Colorado 8030'' phone 303.449.8900 fax 303.449.3886 To: George Ruther Date: 1-?3-08 Town of ~~ail Communitz- Development From: Wi11 Hentschel Project North Da}~ Lot SN6ject North Dav Lot Progress Meeting Project #: 17030.00 CC: Fife #: Location: TOV Community Development Attendees: Geor e Ruther. Warren ~E: p e ~, DL): Tom Miller, Graham (VRDC), Dominic Mauriello, Alison Ochs Kent(MPG), Kent Kreihn , Jen Babcock (Alpine), Will Hentschel(OZ), Daniel Beckerdite (Landworks) Update on Phase ? (VRDG, Alpine Site Review (OZ, Alpine, t_andworks) Curb Cut -Location /Logistics Access onto /off of West Lionshead Setback Master plan Amendment Pedestrian Ramp Grading changes at Transit Deck Transit Amenities Neighbors (MPG, OZ) Correspondence Transit pick-up adjacent to Landmark Portai from Arrabelle !Transition into site Grading at Landmark GDOT Contact Data/Numbers Parking EHU Height ~xplanafion of phases. Proposed Master pian Amendments (George) - a4~- -~-~8 o~ Souf~ /~ ~ -(1'in . l Ow ~l C:1Documenu and 5ertinQS~whencschel\Desktop\NDL TOE' 1 23 08.doc 0 E N V E A B O U L D E R S U M M I T C O U N T Y