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V a F ~ 9 QV. t0 n1 Project Name: Chamonix Temp Parking Varian PEC Number: PEC080047 Project Description: Participants: VARIANCES FROM 14-5-2, OTHER REQUIREMENTS, VAIL TOWN CODE, FOR INTERNAL LANDSCAPING AND IMPROVED PAVED SURFACES OWNER TOWN OF VAIL 08/05/2008 75 S FRONTAGE RD VAIL CO 81657 APPLICANT TOWN OF VAIL 08/05/2008 75 S FRONTAGE RD VAIL CO 81657 Project Address: 2399 N FRONTAGE RD W VAIL Location: Legal Description: Lot: Block: Subdivision: VAIL DAS SCHONE FIL 1 Parcel Number: 2103-114-1501-9 2103-114-1501-8 Comments: BOARD/STAFF ACTION Motion By: Viele Action: DENIED Second By: Proper Vote: 5-2 Kurz, Tjossem opposed Date of Approval: Conditions: Planner: Warren Campbell PEC Fee Paid: $0.00 1nWiY OF VAIL ' 0 D A~JG 2, 6 2008 Appeals Form TOWN OF VAIL Department of Community Development- 75 South Frontage Road., Vail, Colorado 81657 te1:970.479.2139 fax: 970.479.2452 web: www.vailgov.com General Information: This form is required for filing an appeal of a Staff, Design Review Board, or Planning and Environmental Commission action/decision. A complete form and associated requirements must be submitted to the Community Development Department within twenty (20) calendar days of the disputed action/decision. Action/Decision being appealed: ~SIIplN~ y~ ~J~G OAS -l~Dy(p ~ Gb~~ ~ --~r~~} ~~ ~; Dateof coon/ c' gear ndering actio b~s is appeal involve a specific pa If yes, a ou an adjace ~ Name of A p ~ o Mailing Ad ~~ 5 ~-ron c 1/,~~~ C~ Si~s~1 Physical Address in Vail: Z3Jl~ ~-~' Legal Description of Appellants Prope Appellant(s) Signature(s): (Attach a Is of sig .3..~,,~..„L~1 C n yes (r16~' • yes) no • KI P -~~~ ~x -e ~~~~ /~l ~i~~1 Gv Vail: Lot: Block: Subdivision: if more space is Submittal Requirements: 1. On a separate sheet or separate sheets of paper, provide a detailed explanation of how you are an "aggrieved or adversely affected person". 2. On a separate sheet or separate sheets of paper, specify the precise nature of the appeal. Please cite specific code sections having relevance to the action being appealed. 3. Provide a list of names and addresses (both mailing and physical addresses in Vail) of all owners of property who are the subject of the appeal and all adjacent property owners (including owners whose properties are separated from the subject property by a right-of-way, stream, or other intervening barrier). 4. Provide stamped, addressed envelopes for each property owner listed in (3.). PLEASE SUBMIT THIS FORM AND ALL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS TO: TOWN OF VAIL, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, 75 SOUTH FRONTAGE ROAD, VAIL, COLORADO 81657. =or Office Use Only: date Received: ~,~~~ ~~ Activity No.: PCro~cb~L ~j PEL~1,ls~s°'~°~ 'tanner: lJ(_. Project No.` PK'S~`8 -03/~ F:\Userslcdev\FORMSIAPPLIC~Appeals.doc - X71/ /Y~%a ~ ~ ~[GS>~-Q- -tD ~ifi/l£ f lc~t.~ -f'!~' S "~B~ v c©~ ~ c~.t~ ~ ~ ~ ~ z~ ~ ~ ~: .. h 4 ~ `Y ~e'Sr fig, ~1'~ ,,~ 4 w ~ N~ p ,` ~ ~~ i' ''''~ 4 %. I,./ U MEMORANDUM TO: Planning and Environmental Commission FROM: Community Development Department DATE: August 25, 2008 SUBJECT: A request for a final review of a conditional use permit from Sections 12- 7D-2, Conditional Uses, and 12-6D-3, Conditional Uses, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Chapter 12-16, Conditional Uses, Vail Town Code, to allow for public buildings, grounds, and facilities (temporary public parking lot); and a request for a final review of variances from Section 14-5-2, Other Requirements, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Chapter 12-17, Variances, Vail Town Code, to allow fora gravel parking lot without internal landscaping located at 2310 Chamonix Road and 2399 North Frontage Road West (Chamonix Site)/ Parcels A and B, Vail Das Shone, Tract D, Filing No. 1 and setting forth details and regard thereto (PEC080046 and PEC080047). Applicant: Town of Vail, represented by Greg Hall Planner: Warren Campbell I. SUMMARY The applicant, Town of Vail, represented by Greg Hall, Public Works Director, has requested a final review of a conditional use permit from Sections 12-7D-2, Conditional Uses, and 12-6D-3, Conditional Uses, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Chapter 12-16, Conditional Uses, Vail Town Code, to allow for public buildings, grounds, and facilities (temporary public parking lot); and a request for a final review of variances from Section 14-5-2, Other Requirements, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Chapter 12-17, Variances, Vail Town Code, to allow for a gravel parking lot without internal landscaping located at 2310 Chamonix Road and 2399 North Frontage Road West (Chamonix Site). The Community Development Department recommends the Planning and Environmental Commission approves, with conditions, the requested conditional use permit for a public buildings, grounds, and facilities (temporary public parking lot) and approves, with a condition, the associated variances for the temporary parking lot. Staffs recommendation is based upon the criteria and findings found in Section VII of this memorandum. II. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST The applicant, Town of Vail, represented by Greg Hall, Public Works Director, has requested a final review of a conditional use permit to construct a temporary gravel public parking lot that does not contain interior landscaping within the parking lot on the property known as the Chamonix site. The intent of this temporary parking lot is to serve as a "park and ride" type of land use. Three applications that are associated with this proposal and are as follows: J A conditional use permit request to allow for the temporary installation of an approximate 180 space parking area on the Chamonix site with access gained through the former Wendy's parking lot for a period not to exceed two years. This would bring the combined number of parking spaces on the Chamonix/Wendy's site to approximately 240 spaces total. A variance request to construct the proposed parking lot with gravel and not an "improved paved surface" as required by Title 14, Development Standards, Vail Town Code. A variance request to not install 10% interior landscaping within the proposed parking lot required by Title 14, Development Standards, Vail Town Code. The key elements of the operation and construction of the proposed request are: • An approximately 240 total parking space located on the Chamonix/Wendy's property. • Availability of the parking to the pubic from 6 AM to 11 PM with ticketing of vehicles that do not adhere to these times. • Snow removal of the parking area will occur nightly as needed. • Installation of water quality controls to capture snow and storm water run off in detention basins. • Installation of earthen berms constructed with the top -soil to be graded off during the construction of the parking area. • The provision of additional public transit during peak time (morning and evening) to address the increased ridership created by this proposal. • The delineation of the parking areas and drive lanes will occur with a combination of posts and concrete barriers. • The provision of trash receptacles to address the introduction of cars and passengers to the site. • Access to the additional 180 parking spaces to be located on the Chamonix site will occur through the existing parking lot constructed on the former Wendy's site. A vicinity map identifying the location of the development site has been attached for reference (Attachment A). A reduced set of plans depicting the proposed employee housing design for the property is attached for reference (Attachment B). A reduced copy of the proposed temporary parking on the former Wendy's/Chamonix depicting approximately 240 parking spaces is attached for reference (Attachment C). A reduced copy of the proposed temporary parking with the employee housing option overlaid to depict the disturbance created by both projects is attached for reference (Attachment D). BACKGROUND In October 2002, the Town of Vail acquired a 3.6-acre parcel of land in West Vail. The site, once known as the Hud-Wirth property, and now called the Chamonix site. In 2007, the Town of Vail purchased the adjacent, 1.25 acre "Wendy's" restaurant site (a.k.a. the "Wendy's property'), 2 On November 12, 2007, the Planning and Environmental Commission approved a conditional use permit to allow for public buildings, grounds, and facilities (temporary public parking lot) on the former Wendy's site for approximately 75 parking spaces which would expire on November 11, 2009. On August 5, 2008, Staff and the design team presented a recommendation from the Chamonix Site Master Plan Advisory Committee to the Town Council. This recommendation was the result of months of public meeting and hearings with the Town Council regarding the development of the amendments to the Chamonix Master Plan. At that meeting, the Council voted to pursue the "Neighborhood Block" option. On August 14, 2008, the Town of Vail held a public meeting on the former Wendy's site to which neighbors had been invited and press releases were made. At this meeting there were approximately a dozen members of the public in attendance. At this meeting they expressed several concerns which are as follows: • Did not believe that a parking lot should go on the property. • Did not believe their neighborhood should have to be subject to the use. • Did not believe that other options were explored and that this site was the "first choice not the last choice". • Did not believe that tax payer dollars should be spent on the project. • Did not trust the Town that it would be there for two years or less. • Concerns about traffic implications in the round-about and on the Frontage Road. • Concerns about the impacts to an already heavily used bus route. • Concerns about noise, light, and unruly users late at night. • Concerned about screening if the parking were to be constructed. IV. ROLES OF THE REVIEWING BOARDS The purpose of this section of the memorandum is to clarify the responsibilities of the Planning and Environmental Commission in reviewing various applications. A. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Planning and Environmental Commission: The Planning and Environmental Commission is responsible for final approval/denial of CUP. The Planning and Environmental Commission shall review the request for compliance with the adopted conditional use permit criteria and make findings of fact with regard to the project's compliance. B. Variance Planning and Environmental Commission: The Planning and Environmental Commission is responsible for final approval, approval with modifications, or denial of a variance application, in accordance with Chapter 12-16, Conditional Use Permits, Vail Town Code. V. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS Staff has provided portions of the Vail Town Code and several master plans which are relevant to the proposed topics for this final plan review. Town of Vail Zoning Code Chapter 12-6D: Two-Family Primary/Secondary District (in part) 12-6D-1: Purpose: The two-family primary/secondary residential district is intended to provide sites for single-family residential uses or two-family residential uses in which one unit is a larger primary residence and the second unit is a smaller caretaker apartment, together with such public facilities as may appropriately be located in the same zone district. The two-family primary/secondary residential district is intended to ensure adequate light, air, privacy and open space for each dwelling, commensurate with single-family and two-family occupancy, and to maintain the desirable residential qualities of such sites by establishing appropriate site development standards. Chapter 16: Conditional Uses (in part): 12-16-1: PURPOSE; LIMITATIONS: In order to provide the flexibility necessary to achieve the objectives of this title, specified uses are permitted in certain districts subject to the granting of a conditional use permit. Because of their unusual or special characteristics, conditional uses require review and evaluation so that they maybe located properly with respect to the purposes of this title and with respect to their effects on surrounding properties. The review process prescribed in this chapter is intended to assure compatibility and harmonious development between conditional uses and surrounding properties and the town at large. Uses listed as conditional uses in the various districts maybe permitted subject to such conditions and limitations as the town may prescribe to ensure that the location and operation of the conditional uses will be in accordance with development objectives of the town and will not be detrimental to other uses or properties. Where conditions cannot be devised to achieve these objectives, applications for conditional use permits shall be denied. Chapter 17: Variances (in part): 12-17-1: PURPOSE: A. Reasons For Seeking Variance: In order to prevent or to lessen such practical difficulties and unnecessary physical hardships inconsistent with the objectives of this title as would result from strict or literal interpretation and enforcement, variances from certain regulations may be granted. A practical difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship may result from the size, shape, or dimensions of a site or the location of existing structures thereon; from topographic or physical conditions on the site or in the immediate vicinity; or from other physical limitations, street locations or conditions in the immediate vicinity. Cost or inconvenience to the applicant 4 of strict or literal compliance with a regulation shall not be a reason for granting a variance. VI. VII. B. Development Standards Excepted: Variances may be granted only with respect to the development standards prescribed for each zone district, including lot area and site dimensions, setbacks, distances between buildings, height, density control, building bulk control, site coverage, usable open space, landscaping and site development, and parking and loading requirements; or with respect to the provisions of Chapter 11 of this title, governing physical development on a site. ZONING AND LAND USE Lot Size: Former Wendy's site -.1.247 acres = 54,319 square feet Chamonix site - 3.6 acres = 15,660 square feet Property Zoning: Former Wendy's site -Commercial Core 3 (CC3) District Chamonix site -Two-Family Primary/Secondary District Surrounding properties: Land Use North: Residential South: CDOT R.O.W East: Commercial West: Residential REVIEW CRITERIA Conditional Use Application Zoning Two-Family Primary/Secondary District N/A Commercial Core 3 District Two-Family Primary/Secondary District Relationship and impact of the use on development objectives of the Town. Staff response: This past summer the Town of Vail has become acutely aware of the unintended consequence of the redevelopment occurring in Town. The Town has an unprecedented number of construction laborers coming to Town on a daily basis which is stressing the public parking facilities which are in place to serve our guests and tourists. Earlier this summer the Town Council directed staff to work on solutions to the impact on the Town's parking structures with the Town of Vail Parking Task Force. The Parking Task Force identified several solutions and has already implemented some of those solutions. The solutions that have been implemented thus far are the installation of a temporary. construction laborer parking lot at Golden Peak (discontinued in the fall when snow making begins) and multiple conversations with varying construction projects about the encouragement of carpooling by the laborers on-site. Solutions which have yet to be implemented, but were asked to be further explored are the use of the parking areas in various Town parks such as Donovan and Stephen's for day time public parking and the Chamonix site. The redevelopment projects which are creating the need to address the parking have been reviewed and approved by the Town of Vail in order to achieve the development objections of the Town. Staff believes that the construction of a temporary parking lot on the Chamonix site and the implementation of parking in several Town parks is necessary to continue the pursuit of the development goals of the Town. Staff believes that the proposed temporary parking lot will serve as a foundation for the start of the intended land use on the site of employee housing. It is believed that the grading that would occur in conjunction with the parking lot will serve as a start to the grading which would need to occur in conjunction with the Town's desired employee housing and fire station project on the site. The gravel that will be brought onto the site would serve in the overall construction of the employee housing project. The Town of Vail Public Works Department has requested a two year approval of the proposed conditional use permit. The Community Development Department believes that this request should expire on November 11, 2009, which is the date the previously approved former Wendy's site parking lot conditional use permit was to expire. This expiration date will provide for both sites to be redeveloped with a fire station and employee housing which has been suggested would begin in the summer of 2009. In the event the fire station and employee housing projects do not begin in 2009, the Public Works Department could submit an extension to the conditional use permit for the temporary parking lot. 2. Effect of the use on light and air, distribution of population, transportation facilities, utilities, schools, parks and recreation facilities, and other public facilities and public facilities needs. Staff response: The proposal to construction additional parking on the Chamonix site which would bring the total number of parking space to approximately 240 spaces will have impacts to the items identified in the above criterion. There will be significant impacts to the need for additional transportation at the Frontage Road bus stop which is adjacent to the curb cut to the former Wendy's site. The Public Works Department has identified that there will need to be additional bus service provided to this parking lot primarily during the peak morning and evening times. The peak morning and evening times would be determined by speaking with the contractors working on the large projects throughout town to determine the start and finish times of the various projects throughout the week. The Community Development Department further believes that there needs to be several public facilities provided on-site with the introduction of approximately 240 vehicles at this site. The introduction of this quantity of vehicles with conservatively 1.5 people per car creates approximately 360 persons per day on the site. Staff believes that this number of vehicles and people warrants the installation of trash receptacles throughout the site to reduce the possibility of trash accumulating on the site. Furthermore, Staff believes that there is a need for temporary restroom facilities associated with this parking area. 6 3. Effect upon traffic, with particular reference to congestion, automotive and pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow and control, access, maneuverability, and removal of snow from the streets and parking areas. Staff response: The Community Development Department believes there will be impacts to the items listed in the above criterion. The introduction of a total of 240 vehicles to the site which will primarily be arriving and departing during the morning and the evening will have peak level impacts to the Frontage Road and round-about. The Public Works Department has submitted a traffic analysis for the impacts associated with this proposal. This report determined that the net increase in peak trips is approximately 41 trips during the AM and PM peak time frames. This analysis took into account the traffic impacts generated by the former Wendy's restaurant and drive- thru. It is the belief of the Public Works department that the PM traffic impact to the round-about will be less than in the morning as the parking lot will likely be used by down valley individuals and the on ramp to I-70 form the Frontage road is direct and does not require entry to the round- about. In receiving this report the Community Development Department requested that a traffic analysis be performed on for the site if the total number of spaces were approximately 180 spaces total. This analysis determined that the peak AM and PM trip generation would be approximately 3 additional trips to what was generated by the former Wendy's restaurant and drive-thru. Staff believes this level of impact is much more appropriate for the Frontage Road and round-about. By reducing the proposed parking lot on the Chamonix site staff believes that multiple impacts will be reduced in scope and scale. By reducing the proposed 180 spaces parking lot to approximately 120 spaces which would be located on the westerly portion of the site, the eastern portion of the site, closest in proximity and grade to the neighboring residential the impacts of noise, light, and visual are reduced. Furthermore, there is a reduction to peak time bus service and traffic impacts. Additionally, it allows for more of the site to be utilized to create earthen berms to retain the top soil on site and provides for adequate snow storage on the site. The current proposal does not exhibit locations for providing the required 30% of the parking are for snow storage. Both traffic analysis reports are attached for reference (Attachment E). An exhibit of how the Community Development Department belies the proposed parking area could reduced is attached for reference (Attachment F). 4. Effect upon the character of the area in which the proposed use is to be located, including the scale and bulk of the proposed use in relation to surrounding uses. Staff response: Staff believes that the proposed addition of approximately 180 parking spaces on the Chamonix site will have an impact to the surrounding uses. In the public meeting held at the former Wendy's site on August 14, 2008, 7 the attendees expressed a desire for screening of the parking lot if indeed it were to be approved and constructed. Staff informed the attendees that earthen berms constructed of the top soil removed for the parking lot would be installed. The attendees suggested solutions such as the addition of landscaping which would be permanently installed in areas where the future housing project would not disturb the site and if that were not possible maybe in pots. Staff explained at this meeting that this suggestion would not only be difficult to implement, but would likely not have the desired impact of screening as the majority of the site is located at a grade substantially below Chamonix Lane and the residences along Chamonix Lane. The Community Development Department believes that a reduction in the scale of the proposed temporary parking lot from 180 spaces to 120 spaces on the Chamonix site will significantly reduce the impact of the proposal on the surrounding residential land uses to the north. 5. Such other factors and criteria as the commission deems applicable to the proposed use. 6. The environmental impact report concerning the proposed use, if an environmental impact report is required by Chapter 12 of this title. Staff Response: There was no environmental impact report requested or required of this proposed project. The applicant will be required to mitigate all run-off from the site created by snow or rain. Variance Application and Review Criteria The relationship of the requested variance to other existing or potential uses and structures in the vicinity. Staff Response: The proposed application includes variance requests to allow for the installation of a temporary parking lot without an "improved paved surface" and interior landscaping within the parking lot. Staff believes that a grant of a variance from the requirements for a gravel parking lot without internal landscaping will reinforce the temporary nature of this parking lot solution. Furthermore, if the conditional use permit proposal were to be approved with the reduction in size suggested by the Community -Development Department, Staff believes the requested variances will have minimal impact to the existing or potential uses and structures in the vicinity. 2. The degree to which relief from the strict or 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 grant of special privilege. Staff Response: Staff believes that the grant of an approval for the proposed variances from providing an "improved paved surface" and internal landscaping for the proposed temporary parking lot would be a grant of special privilege. Earlier this summer the Town Council directed staff to work on solutions to the impact on the Town's parking structures with the Town of Vail Parking Task Force. The Parking Task Force identified several solutions and has already implemented some of those solutions. The solutions that have been implemented thus far are the installation of a temporary construction laborer parking lot at Golden Peak (discontinued in the fall when snow making begins) and multiple conversations with varying construction projects about the encouragement of carpooling by the laborers on-site. Solutions which have yet to be implemented, but were asked to be further explored are the use of the parking areas in various Town parks such as Donovan and Stephen's for day time public parking and the Chamonix site. Staff believes that with the immediate need for parking within the Town of Vail and limited solutions that there is a need to grant the proposed variances. Unlike other variances which when granted run with the land and use, these variances would be terminated upon expiration of the conditional use permit and the conversion of the site back to its existing state or into a fire station and employee housing project. 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. Staff Response: Staff believes the variances to not provide a temporary parking lot without an "improved paved surface" and internal landscaping within the parking lot will have little, if any, negative impacts on the criteria described above. IX. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Conditional Use The Community Development Department recommends the Planning and Environmental Commission approves, with conditions the request for a final review of a conditional use permit from Sections 12-7D-2, Conditional Uses, and 12-6D-3, Conditional Uses, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Chapter 12-16, Conditional Uses, Vail Town Code, to allow for public buildings, grounds, and facilities (temporary public parking lot) located at 2310 Chamonix Road and 2399 North Frontage Road West (Chamonix Site)/ Parcels A and B, Vail Das Shone, Tract D, Filing No. 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve the proposed conditional use permit, Staff recommends the Commission pass the following motion: 9 "The Planning and Environmental Commission approves, with conditions, the applicant's request for a conditional use permit from Sections 12-7D-2, Conditional Uses, and 12-6D-3, Conditional Uses, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Chapter 12-16, Conditional Uses, Vail Town Code, to allow for public buildings, grounds, and facilities (temporary public parking lot) located at 2310 Chamonix Road and 2399 North Frontage Road West (Chamonix Site)/ Parcels A and 8, Vail Das Shone, Tract D, Filing No. 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve the proposed conditional use permit, Staff recommends the Commission pass the following findings: "The Planning and Environmental Commission finds: That the proposed location of the uses are in accordance with the purposes of this title and the purposes of the zone district in which the site is located. 2. That the proposed location of the uses and the conditions under which they would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. 3. That the proposed uses will comply with each of the applicable provisions of this title." Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve the proposed conditional use permit, Staff recommends the Commission pass the following conditions: In conjunction with Design Review: 1) The applicant shall revise the proposal to reduce the number of parking spaces located on the Chamonix site to approximately 120 spaces, thus bringing the total number of parking spaces on the former Wendy's and Chamonix sites to approximately 180 spaces. This revision shall be depicted on the materials submitted in conjunction with a Design Review application. 2) The applicant shall depict on the plan to be submitted in conjunction with the Design review application the location of adequate snow storage, all earthen berms and their height, and erosion control mitigation measures. 3) The applicant shall complete all CDOT access permitting requirements and State erosion control requirements prior to submitting a Design Review application. 4) The applicant shall depict on the plan to be submitted in conjunction with the Design review application how all parking spaces, parking 10 areas, and drive aisles will be delineated for use during winter months. This plan shall also depict the 10 (ten) trash can and 2 (two) restroom locations. 5) The applicant shall not propose any lighting of the parking area and there shall be no over night parking of vehicles on the site. 6) The applicant shall explore the possibility of installing a second emergency access point from the temporary parking lot to Chamonix Road in the event that the connecting circulation between the two lots becomes obstructed. In conjunction with the start of operation: 7) The applicant shall install a minimum of 10 (ten) trash receptacles within the temporary parking lot and maintain the removal of wastes on a regular basis, prior to the start of use of the parking lot. 8) The applicant shall install a minimum of 2 (two) portable restroom facilities near the entrance of the former Wendy's site, in close proximity to the bus stop, prior to the start of use of the parking lot. 9) The applicant shall construct a temporary bus shelter adjacent to the bus stop which can accommodate people waiting for a bus, prior to the start of the use of the parking lot. 10) The applicant shall provide adequate additional transportation services during the AM and PM peak travel time to and from the temporary parking lot, in conjunction with the start of the use of the parking lot. In conjunction with the removal of the temporary parking lot 11) This conditional use permit shall expire on November 11, 2009. By no later than July 31, 2009, the applicant shall submit for an extension to the conditional use permit if no activity has begun or is anticipated for the employee housing and fire station on the site. Furthermore, if no activity is occurring with the fire station and employee housing and the temporary parking lot is no longer needed the applicant shall regrade and revegitate the site to a condition matching the historic condition to be completed by September 31, 2009. Variance The Community Development Department recommends the Planning and Environmental Commission approves with a condition, the request for a final review of a variance from Section 14-5-2, Other Requirements, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Chapter 12-17, Variances, Vail Town Code, to allow for a gravel parking lot without internal landscaping located at 2310 Chamonix Road and 2399 North Frontage Road West (Chamonix Site)/ Parcels A and B, Vail Das Shone, Tract D, Filing No. 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. 11 Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve the requested variances, Staff recommends the Commission pass the following motion: "The Planning and Environmental Commission approves the applicant's request for a variance from Section 14-5-2, Other Requirements, pursuant to Chapter 12-17, Variances, Vail Town Code, to allow for a gravel parking lot without internal landscaping, located at 2310 Chamonix Road and 2399 North Frontage Road West (Chamonix Site)/Parcels A and B, Vail Das Schone, Tract D, Fiing No. 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve the requested variances, Staff recommends the Commission make the following findings part of the motion: "The Planning and Environmental Commission finds: The granting of this variance will not constitute a granting of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties classified in the Two-Family Primary/Secondary (PS) District as the Planning and Environmental Commission has consistently held that the temporary public needs are a hardship that may justify the granting of a variance from the Town's current zoning regulations; 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; 3. This variance is warranted for the following reasons: a. The strict literal interpretation or enforcement of the specified regulation would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of Title 12, Zoning Regulations, Vail Town Code, due to the configuration and existing conditions of the site; b. There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the same site of the variance that do not apply generally to other properties in the same district due to the configuration and existing conditions of the site; c. The strict interpretation or enforcement of the specified regulation would deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by the owners of other properties in the same district due to the configuration and existing conditions of the site. Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve the proposed variances, Staff recommends the Commission pass the following conditions: 1) These variances shall expire with the expiration of the conditional use permit approved in conjunction with this request. If an extension is 12 granted past the expiration of November 11, 2009, these variances will still be in effect. X. ATTACHMENTS A. Vicinity Map B. Map of preferred employee housing development C. Map pf proposed temporary parking plan D. Map of proposed temporary parking plan overlaid with the preferred employee housing development E. Public Works traffic analysis of the proposed F. Map depicting a revised temporary parking lot with approximately 120 spaces on the Chamonix site 13 Attachment A 14 TOATtOF VAIL ' Appeals Form AU6 26 2008 Department of Community Development`"'- 75 South Frontage Road., Vail, Colorado 81657 te1:970.479.2139 fax: 970.479.2452 web: www.vailgov.com TOWN OF VAIL ~~. 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E, d v. ~ '° ~~ ~ ~ :~° ¢¢~ S ~~ ~ ~ ~ Y ~d ar -~~ Poi w MEMORANDUM TO: Planning and Environmental Commission FROM: Community Development Department DATE: August 25, 2008 SUBJECT: A request for a final review of a conditional use permit from Sections 12- 7D-2, Conditional Uses, and 12-6D-3, Conditional Uses, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Chapter 12-16, Conditional Uses, Vail Town Code, to allow for public buildings, grounds, and facilities (temporary public parking lot); and a request for a final review of variances from Section 14-5-2, Other Requirements, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Chapter 12-17, Variances, Vail Town Code, to allow fora gravel parking lot without internal landscaping located at 2310 Chamonix Road and 2399 North Frontage Road West (Chamonix Site)/ Parcels A and B, Vail Das Shone, Tract D, Filing No. 1 and setting forth details and regard thereto (PEC080046 and PEC080047). Applicant: Town of Vail, represented by Greg Hall Planner: Warren Campbell I. SUMMARY The applicant, Town of Vail, represented by Greg Hall, Public Works Director, has requested a final review of a conditional use permit from Sections 12-7D-2, Conditional Uses, and 12-6D-3, Conditional Uses, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Chapter 12-16, Conditional Uses, Vail Town Code, to allow for public buildings, grounds, and facilities (temporary public parking lot); and a request for a final review of variances from Section 14-5-2, Other Requirements, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Chapter 12-17, Variances, Vail Town Code, to allow for a gravel parking lot without internal landscaping located at 2310 Chamonix Road and 2399 North Frontage Road West (Chamonix Site). The Community Development Department recommends the Planning and Environmental Commission approves, with conditions, the requested conditional use permit for a public buildings, grounds, and facilities (temporary public parking lot) and approves, with a condition, the associated variances for the temporary parking lot. Staff's recommendation is based upon the criteria and findings found in Section VII of this memorandum. II. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST The applicant, Town of Vail, represented by Greg Hall, Public Works Director, has requested a final review of a conditional use permit to construct a temporary gravel public parking lot that does not contain interior landscaping within the parking lot on the property known as the Chamonix site. The intent of this temporary parking lot is to serve as a "park and ride" type of land use. Three applications that are associated with this proposal and are as follows: J A conditional use permit request to allow for the temporary installation of an approximate 180 space parking area on the Chamonix site with access gained through the former Wendy's parking lot for a period not to exceed two years. This would bring the combined number of parking spaces on the Chamonix/Wendy's site to approximately 240 spaces total. A variance request to construct the proposed parking lot with gravel and not an "improved paved surface" as required by Title 14, Development Standards, Vail Town Code. A variance request to not install 10% interior landscaping within the proposed parking lot required by Title 14, Development Standards, Vail Town Code. The key elements of the operation and construction of the proposed request are: • An approximately 240 total parking space located on the Chamonix/Wendy's property. • Availability of the parking to the pubic from 6 AM to 11 PM with ticketing of vehicles that do not adhere to these times. • Snow removal of the parking area will occur nightly as needed. • Installation of water quality controls to capture snow and storm water run off in detention basins. • Installation of earthen berms constructed with the top soil to be graded off during the construction of the parking area. • The provision of additional public transit during peak time (morning and evening) to address the increased ridership created by this proposal. • The delineation of the parking areas and drive lanes will occur with a combination of posts and concrete barriers. • The provision of trash receptacles to address the introduction of cars and passengers to the site. • Access to the additional 180 parking spaces to be located on the Chamonix site will occur through the existing parking lot constructed on the former Wendy's site. A vicinity map identifying the location of the development site has been attached for reference (Attachment A). A reduced set of plans depicting the proposed employee housing design for the property is attached for reference (Attachment B). A reduced copy of the proposed temporary parking on the former Wendy's/Chamonix depicting approximately 240 parking spaces is attached for reference (Attachment C). A reduced copy of the proposed temporary parking with the employee housing option overlaid to depict the disturbance created by both projects is attached for reference (Attachment D). BACKGROUND In October 2002, the Town of Vail acquired a 3.6-acre parcel of land in West Vail. The site, once known as the Hud-Wirth property, and now called the Chamonix site. In 2007, the Town of Vail purchased the adjacent, 1.25 acre "Wendy's" restaurant site (a.k.a. the "Wendy's property'), 2 On November 12, 2007, the Planning and Environmental Commission approved a conditional use permit to allow for public buildings, grounds, and facilities (temporary public parking lot) on the former Wendy's site for approximately 75 parking spaces which would expire on November 11, 2009. On August 5, 2008, Staff and the design team presented a recommendation from the Chamonix Site Master Plan Advisory Committee to the Town Council. This recommendation was the result of months of public meeting and hearings with the Town Council regarding the development of the amendments to the Chamonix Master Plan. At that meeting, the Council voted to pursue the "Neighborhood Block" option. On August 14, 2008, the Town of Vail held a public meeting on the former Wendy's site to which neighbors had been invited and press releases were made. At this meeting there were approximately a dozen members of the public in attendance. At this meeting they expressed several concerns which are as follows: • Did not believe that a parking lot should go on the property. • Did not believe their neighborhood should have to be subject to the use. • Did not believe that other options were explored and that this site was the "first choice not the last choice". • Did not believe that tax payer dollars should be spent on the project. • Did not trust the Town that it would be there for two years or less. • Concerns about traffic implications in the round-about and on the Frontage Road. • Concerns about the impacts to an already heavily used bus route. • Concerns about noise, light, and unruly users late at night. • Concerned about screening if the parking were to be constructed. IV. ROLES OF THE REVIEWING BOARDS The purpose of this section of the memorandum is to clarify the responsibilities of the Planning and Environmental Commission in reviewing various applications. A. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Planning and Environmental Commission: The Planning and Environmental Commission is responsible for final approval/denial of CUP. The Planning and Environmental Commission shall review the request for compliance with the adopted conditional use permit criteria and make findings of fact with regard to the project's compliance. B. Variance Planning and Environmental Commission: The Planning and Environmental Commission is responsible for final approval, approval with modifications, or denial of a variance application, in accordance with Chapter 12-16, Conditional Use Permits, Vail Town Code. 3 V. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS Staff has provided portions of the Vail Town Code and several master plans which are relevant to the proposed topics for this final plan review. Town of Vail Zoning Code Chapter 12-6D' Two-Family Primary/Secondary District (in part) 12-6D-1: Purpose: The two-family primary/secondary residential district is intended to provide sites for single-family residential uses ortwo-family residential uses in which one unit is a larger primary residence and the second unit is a smaller caretaker apartment, together with such public facilities as may appropriately be located in the same zone district. The two-family primary/secondary residential district is intended to ensure adequate light, air, privacy and open space for each dwelling, commensurate with single-family and two-family occupancy, and to maintain the desirable residential qualities of such sites by establishing appropriate site development standards. Chapter 16: Conditional Uses (in part): 12-16-1: PURPOSE; LIMITATIONS: In order to provide the flexibility necessary to achieve the objectives of this title, specified uses are permitted in certain districts subject to the granting of a conditional use permit. Because of their unusual or special characteristics, conditional uses require review and evaluation so that they maybe located properly with respect to the purposes of this title and with respect to their effects on surrounding properties. The review process prescribed in this chapter is intended to assure compatibility and harmonious development between conditional uses and surrounding properties and the town at large. Uses listed as conditional uses in the various districts maybe permitted subject to such conditions and limitations as the town may prescribe to ensure that the location and operation of the conditional uses will be in accordance with development objectives of the town and will not be detrimental to other uses or properties. Where conditions cannot be devised to achieve these objectives, applications for conditional use permits shall be denied. Chapter 17: Variances (in part): 12-17-1: PURPOSE: A. Reasons For Seeking Variance: In order to prevent or to lessen such practical difficulties and unnecessary physical hardships inconsistent with the objectives of this title as would result from strict or literal interpretation and enforcement, variances from certain regulations may be granted. A practical difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship may result from the size, shape, or dimensions of a site or the location of existing structures thereon; from topographic or physical conditions on the site or in the immediate vicinity; or from other physical limitations, street locations or conditions in the immediate vicinity. Cost or inconvenience to the applicant 4 of strict or literal compliance with a regulation shall not be a reason for granting a variance. VI. VII. B. Development Standards Excepted: Variances may be granted only with respect to the development standards prescribed for each zone district, including lot area and site dimensions, sefbacks, distances between buildings, height, density control, building bulk control, site coverage, usable open space, landscaping and site development, and parking and loading requirements; or with respect to the provisions of Chapter 11 of this title, governing physical development on a site. ZONING AND LAND USE Lot Size: Former Wendy's site - 1.247 acres = 54,319 square feet Chamonix site - 3.6 acres = 15,660 square feet Property Zoning: Former Wendy's site -Commercial Core 3 (CC3) District Chamonix site -Two-Family Primary/Secondary District Surrounding properties: Land Use North: Residential South: CDOT R.O.W East: Commercial West: Residential REVIEW CRITERIA Conditional Use Application Zoning Two-Family Primary/Secondary District N/A Commercial Core 3 District Two-Family Primary/Secondary District Relationship and impact of the use on development objectives of the Town. Staff response: This past summer the Town of Vail has become acutely aware of the unintended consequence of the redevelopment occurring in Town. The Town has an unprecedented number of construction laborers coming to Town on a daily basis which is stressing the public parking facilities which are in place to serve our guests and tourists. Earlier this summer the Town Council directed staff to work on solutions to the impact on the Town's parking structures with the Town of Vail Parking Task Force. The Parking Task Force identified several solutions and has already implemented some of those solutions. The solutions that have been implemented thus far are the installation of a temporary. construction laborer parking lot at Golden Peak (discontinued in the fall when snow making begins) and multiple conversations with varying construction projects about the encouragement of carpooling by the laborers on-site. Solutions which have yet to be implemented, but were asked to be further explored are the use of the parking areas in various Town parks such as Donovan and Stephen's for day time public parking and the Chamonix site. 5 The redevelopment projects which are creating the need to address the parking have been reviewed and approved by the Town of Vail in order to achieve the development objections of the Town. Staff believes that the construction of a temporary parking lot on the Chamonix site and the implementation of parking in several Town parks is necessary to continue the pursuit of the development goals of the Town. Staff believes that the proposed temporary parking lot will serve as a foundation for the start of the intended land use on the site of employee housing. It is believed that the grading that would occur in conjunction with the parking lot will serve as a start to the grading which would need to occur in conjunction with the Town's desired employee housing and fire station project on the site. The gravel that will be brought onto the site would serve in the overall construction of the employee housing project. The Town of Vail Public Works Department has requested a two year approval of the proposed conditional use permit. The Community Development Department believes that this request should expire on November 11, 2009, which is the date the previously approved former Wendy's site parking lot conditional use permit was to expire. This expiration date will provide for both sites to be redeveloped with a fire station and employee housing which has been suggested would begin in the summer of 2009. In the event the fire station and employee housing projects do not begin in 2009, the Public Works Department could submit an extension to the conditional use permit for the temporary parking lot. 2. Effect of the use on light and air, distribution of population, transportation facilities, utilities, schools, parks and recreation facilities, and other public facilities and public facilities needs. Staff response: The proposal to construction additional parking on the Chamonix site which would bring the total number of parking space to approximately 240 spaces will have impacts to the items identified in the above criterion. There will be significant impacts to the need for additional transportation at the Frontage Road bus stop which is adjacent to the curb cut to the former Wendy's site. The Public Works Department has identified that there will need to be additional bus service provided to this parking lot primarily during the peak morning and evening times. The peak morning and evening times would be determined by speaking with the contractors working on the large projects throughout town to determine the start and finish times of the various projects throughout the week. The Community Development Department further believes that there needs to be several public facilities provided on-site with the introduction of approximately 240 vehicles at this site. The introduction of this quantity of vehicles with conservatively 1.5 people per car creates approximately 360 persons per day on the site. Staff believes that this number of vehicles and people warrants the installation of trash receptacles throughout the site to reduce the possibility of trash accumulating on the site. Furthermore, Staff believes that there is a need for temporary restroom facilities associated with this parking area. 6 3. Effect upon traffic, with particular reference to congestion, automotive and pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow and control, access, maneuverability, and removal of snow from the streets and parking areas. Staff response: The Community Development Department believes there will be impacts to the items listed in the above criterion. The introduction of a total of 240 vehicles to the site which will primarily be arriving and departing during the morning and the evening will have peak level impacts to the Frontage Road and round-about. The Public Works Department has submitted a traffic analysis for the impacts associated with this proposal. This report determined that the net increase in peak trips is approximately 41 trips during the AM and PM peak time frames. This analysis took into account the traffic impacts generated by the former Wendy's restaurant and drive- thru. It is the belief of the Public Works department that the PM traffic impact to the round-about will be less than in the morning as the parking lot will likely be used by down valley individuals and the on ramp to I-70 form the Frontage road is direct and does not require entry to the round- about. In receiving this report the Community Development Department requested that a traffic analysis be performed on for the site if the total number of spaces were approximately 180 spaces total. This analysis determined that the peak AM and PM trip generation would be approximately 3 additional trips to what was generated by the former Wendy's restaurant and drive-thru. Staff believes this level of impact is much more appropriate for the Frontage Road and round-about. By reducing the proposed parking lot on the Chamonix site staff believes that multiple impacts will be reduced in scope and scale. By reducing the proposed 180 spaces parking lot to approximately 120 spaces which would be located on the westerly portion of the site, the eastern portion of the site, closest in proximity and grade to the neighboring residential the impacts of noise, light, and visual are reduced. Furthermore, there is a reduction to peak time bus service and traffic impacts. Additionally, it allows for more of the site to be utilized to create earthen berms to retain the top soil on site and provides for adequate snow storage on the site. The current proposal does not exhibit locations for providing the required 30% of the parking are for snow storage. Both traffic analysis reports are attached for reference (Attachment E). An exhibit of how the Community Development Department belies the proposed parking area could reduced is attached for reference (Attachment F). 4. Effect upon the character of the area in which the proposed use is to be located, including the scale and bulk of the proposed use in relation to surrounding uses. Staff response: Staff believes that the proposed addition of approximately 180 parking spaces on the Chamonix site will have an impact to the surrounding uses. In the public meeting held at the former Wendy's site on August 14, 2008, 7 the attendees expressed a desire for screening of the parking lot if indeed it were to be approved and constructed. Staff informed the attendees that earthen berms constructed of the top soil removed for the parking lot would be installed. The attendees suggested solutions such as the addition of landscaping which would be permanently installed in areas where the future housing project would not disturb the site and if that were not possible maybe in pots. Staff explained at this meeting that this suggestion would not only be difficult to implement, but would likely not have the desired impact of screening as the majority of the site is located at a grade substantially below Chamonix Lane and the residences along Chamonix Lane. The Community Development Department believes that a reduction in the scale of the proposed temporary parking lot from 180 spaces to 120 spaces on the Chamonix site will significantly reduce the impact of the proposal on the surrounding residential land uses to the north. 5. Such other factors and criteria as the commission deems applicable to the proposed use. 6. The environmental impact report concerning the proposed use, if an environmental impact report is required by Chapter 12 of this title. Staff Response: There was no environmental impact report requested or required of this proposed project. The applicant will be required to mitigate all run-off from the site created by snow or rain. Variance Application and Review Criteria 1. The relationship of the requested variance to other existing or potential uses and structures in the vicinity. Staff Response: The proposed application includes variance requests to allow for the installation of a temporary parking lot without an "improved paved surface" and interior landscaping within the parking lot. Staff believes that a grant of a variance from the requirements for a gravel parking lot without internal landscaping will reinforce the temporary nature of this parking lot solution. Furthermore, if the conditional use permit proposal were to be approved with the reduction in size suggested by the Community •Development Department, Staff believes the requested variances will have minimal impact to the existing or potential uses and structures in the vicinity. 2. The degree to which relief from the strict or 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 grant of special privilege. 8 Staff Response: Staff believes that the grant of an approval for the proposed variances from providing an "improved paved surface" and internal landscaping for the proposed temporary parking lot would be a grant of special privilege. Earlier this summer the Town Council directed staff to work on solutions to the impact on the Town's parking structures with the Town of Vail Parking Task Force. The Parking Task Force identified several solutions and has already implemented some of those solutions. The solutions that have been implemented thus far are the installation of a temporary construction laborer parking lot at Golden Peak (discontinued in the fall when snow making begins) and multiple conversations with varying construction projects about the encouragement of carpooling by the laborers on-site. Solutions which have yet to be implemented, but were asked to be further explored are the use of the parking areas in various Town parks such as Donovan and Stephen's for day time public parking and the Chamonix site. Staff believes that with the immediate need for parking within the Town of Vail and limited solutions that there is a need to grant the proposed variances. Unlike other variances which when granted run with the land and use, these variances would be terminated upon expiration of the conditional use permit and the conversion of the site back to its existing state or into a fire station and employee housing project. 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. Staff Response: Staff believes the variances to not provide a temporary parking lot without an "improved paved surface" and internal landscaping within the parking lot will have little, if any, negative impacts on the criteria described above. IX. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Conditional Use The Community Development Department recommends the Planning and Environmental Commission approves, with conditions the request for a final review of a conditional use permit from Sections 12-7D-2, Conditional Uses, and 12-6D-3, Conditional Uses, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Chapter 12-16, Conditional Uses, Vail Town Code, to allow for public buildings, grounds, and facilities (temporary public parking lot) located at 2310 Chamonix Road and 2399 North Frontage Road West (Chamonix Site)/ Parcels A and B, Vail Das Shone, Tract D, Filing No. 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve the proposed conditional use permit, Staff recommends the Commission pass the following motion: 9 "The Planning and Environmental Commission approves, with conditions, the applicant's request for a conditional use permit from Sections 12-7D-2, Conditional Uses, and 12-6D-3, Conditional Uses, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Chapter 12-16, Conditional Uses, Vail Town Code, to allow for public buildings, grounds, and facilities (temporary public parking lot) located at 2310 Chamonix Road and 2399 North Frontage Road West (Chamonix Site)/ Parcels A and 8, Vail Das Shone, Tract D, Filing No. 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve the proposed conditional use permit, Staff recommends the Commission pass the following findings: "The Planning and Environmental Commission finds: That the proposed location of the uses are in accordance with the purposes of this title and the purposes of the zone district in which the site is located. 2. That the proposed location of the uses and the conditions under which they would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. 3. That the proposed uses will comply with each of the applicable provisions of this title. " Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve the proposed conditional use permit, Staff recommends the Commission pass the following conditions: In conjunction with Design Review: 1) The applicant shall revise the proposal to reduce the number of parking spaces located on the Chamonix site to approximately 120 spaces, thus bringing the total number of parking spaces on the former Wendy's and Chamonix sites to approximately 180 spaces. This revision shall be depicted on the materials submitted in conjunction with a Design Review application. 2) The applicant shall depict on the plan to be submitted in conjunction with the Design review application the location of adequate snow storage, all earthen berms and their height, and erosion control mitigation measures. 3) The applicant shall complete all CDOT access permitting requirements and State erosion control requirements prior to submitting a Design Review application. 4) The applicant shall depict on the plan to be submitted in conjunction with the Design review application how all parking spaces, parking 10 areas, and drive aisles will be delineated for use during winter months. This plan shall also depict the 10 (ten) trash can and 2 (two) restroom locations. 5) The applicant shall not propose any lighting of the parking area and there shall be no over night parking of vehicles on the site. 6) The applicant shall explore the possibility of installing a second emergency access point from the temporary parking lot to Chamonix Road in the event that the connecting circulation between the two lots becomes obstructed. In conjunction with the start of operation: 7) The applicant shall install a minimum of 10 (ten) trash receptacles within the temporary parking lot and maintain the removal of wastes on a regular basis, prior to the start of use of the parking lot. 8) The applicant shall install a minimum of 2 (two) portable restroom facilities near the entrance of the former Wendy's site, in close proximity to the bus stop, prior to the start of use of the parking lot. 9) The applicant shall construct a temporary bus shelter adjacent to the bus stop which can accommodate people waiting for a bus, prior to the start of the use of the parking lot. 10) The applicant shall provide adequate additional transportation services during the AM and PM peak travel time to and from the temporary parking lot, in conjunction with the start of the use of the parking lot. In conjunction with the removal of the temporary parking lot 11)This conditional use permit shall expire on November 11, 2009. By no later than July 31, 2009, the applicant shall submit for an extension to the conditional use permit if no activity has begun or is anticipated for the employee housing and fire station on the site. Furthermore, if no activity is occurring with the fire station and employee housing and the temporary parking lot is no longer needed the applicant shall regrade and revegitate the site to a condition matching the historic condition to be completed by September 31, 2009. Variance The Community Development Department recommends the Planning and Environmental Commission approves with a condition, the request for a final review of a variance from Section 14-5-2, Other Requirements, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Chapter 12-17, Variances, Vail Town Code, to allow for a gravel parking lot without internal landscaping located at 2310 Chamonix Road and 2399 North Frontage Road West (Chamonix Site)/ Parcels A and B, Vail Das Shone, Tract D, Filing No. 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. 11 Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve the requested variances, Staff recommends the Commission pass the following motion: "The Planning and Environmental Commission approves the applicant's request for a variance from Section 14-5-2, Other Requirements, pursuant to Chapter 12-17, Variances, Vail Town Code, to allow for a gravel parking lot without internal landscaping, located at 2310 Chamonix Road and 2399 North Frontage Road West (Chamonix Site)/Parcels A and 8, Vail Das Schone, Tract D, Fiing No. 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve the requested variances, Staff recommends the Commission make the following findings part of the motion: "The Planning and Environmental Commission finds: 1. The granting of this variance will not constitute a granting of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties classified in the Two-Family Primary/Secondary (PS) District as the Planning and Environmental Commission has consistently held that the temporary public needs are a hardship that may justify the granting of a variance from the Town's current zoning regulations; 2. The granting of fhis variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; 3. This variance is warranted for the following reasons: a. The strict literal interpretation or enforcement of the specified regulation would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of Title 12, Zoning Regulations, Vail Town Code, due to the configuration and existing conditions of the site; b. There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the same site of the variance that do not apply generally to other properties in the same district due to the configuration and existing conditions of the site; c. The strict interpretation or enforcement of the specified regulation would deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by the owners of other properties in the same district due to the configuration and existing conditions of the site. Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to approve the proposed variances, Staff recommends the Commission pass the following conditions: 1) These variances shall expire with the expiration of the conditional use permit approved in conjunction with this request. If an extension is 12 granted past the expiration of November 11, 2009, these variances will still be in effect. X. ATTACHMENTS A. Vicinity Map B. Map of preferred employee housing development C. Map pf proposed temporary parking plan D. Map of proposed temporary parking plan overlaid with the preferred employee housing development E. Public Works traffic analysis of the proposed F. 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O RIr ZCN N N O D O~~ p . ,- A v N D m m ~ o m v 0 mi uuquu Illlinlllll~~lll~i~ VIII ~ ~tl N MITI III m WA ~~~~H~~II~~~llq~~~ll~~~ll Chamonix Parking Lot Proposal - 240 Spaces ra is mpac ummary Existing Conditions Based on the Draft June 2008 Vail Transportation Master Plan Update prepared by FHU the existing Frontage Rd. and West Frontage Rd. roundabout leg adjacent to the proposed site access currently operate at a level of service of A. The adjusted traffic count data compiled between 2005 and 2006, while Wendy's was still in existence, indicate that the number of vehicles that pass thru the western leg of the roundabout along the Frontage Rd adjacent to the site is 166 during the PM peak hour (4pm to 6pm) and 20 during the AM peak hour (lam-9am). The total vehicles traveling thru the roundabout during the PM peak hour is 2477 and during the AM peak hour is 1134. Since the PM peak hour provides the most congestion in the Vail roundabouts, which are the most critical traffic control elements within the Town, the PM peak hour design Levels of Service are generally used for Traffic Impact analysis. AM peak hour trip generation data is provided below as additional information. The traffic generated by the pre-existing Wendy's is used as the baseline site trip generation for the purposes of this analysis. Based on the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation User's Guide (6`h Edition) atypical 3300 SF Wendy's restaurant with a drive thru will generate 110 vehicle trips during the PM peak hour and 165 vehicle trips during the AM peak hour. Proposed Conditions The proposed Park n' Ride, which will use the existing access, will contain up to 240 spaces with no other services (no Wendy's). The ITE rates indicate that for this size of Park n' Ride it can be expected that ] 51 total vehicle trips will be generated during the PM peak hour (33 entering/118 exiting) and 180 vehicle trips during the AM peak hour (144 entering and 36 exiting). The net increase from previous existing conditions will be 41 PM (15 AM) vehicle trips. Assuming 99% of these trips will enter and exit from the east (the roundabout), the net increase to the roundabout traffic will be at most approximately 1.7% during the PM. However, it can be reasonably assumed that the majority of the users of the park n' ride will be commuting from the west along I-70, and therefore during the PM peak hour they will not actually be entering the roundabout, instead, they will be using the `button-hook' to access I-70 to return home. Either way, if the vehicles are in the roundabout or use the by-pass, the Level of Service of the roundabout will not be significantly effected. Conclusion Based on these assumptions it can be reasonably assumed that the projected net increase in traffic will have a nominal effect on traffic circulation along the Frontage Rd and Roundabout. Site Generator Peak Hour Traffic Rate Peak Hour Traffic Enter/Exit PM (4 m-6 m PM (4 m-6 m Wend 's (3300 SF) 33.48 er 1000 SF 110 52/48 Park n' Ride 0.63 er S ace 151 22/78 AM lam-gam AM lam-gam Wend 's 3300 SF 49.86 er 1000 SF 165 51 /49 Park n' Ride 0.75 er Space 180 80/20 Attachment: E Chamonix Parking Lot Proposal -180 Spaces Existing Conditions Based on the Draft June 2008 Vail Transportation Master Plan Update prepared by FHU the existing Frontage Rd. and West Frontage Rd. roundabout leg adjacent to the proposed site access currently operate at a level of service of A. The adjusted traffic count data compiled between 2005 and 2006, while Wendy's was still in existence, indicate that the number of vehicles that pass thru the western leg of the roundabout along the Frontage Rd adjacent to the site is 166 during the PM peak hour (4pm to 6pm) and 20 during the AM peak hour (lam-9am). The total vehicles traveling thru the roundabout during the PM peak hour is 2477 and during the AM peak hour is 1134. Since the PM peak hour provides the most congestion in the Vail roundabouts, which are the most critical traffic control elements within the Town, the PM peak hour design Levels of Service are generally used for Traffic Impact analysis.. AM peak hour trip generation data is provided below as additional information. The traffic generated by the pre-existing Wendy's is used as the baseline site trip generation for the purposes of this analysis. Based on the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation User's Guide (6`" Edition) a typica13300 SF Wendy's restaurant with a drive thru will generate 110 vehicle trips during the PM peak hour and 165 vehicle trips during the AM peak hour. Proposed Conditions The proposed Park n' Ride, which will use the existing access, will contain up to 180 spaces with no other services (no Wendy's). The ITE rates indicate that for this size of Park n' Ride it can be expected that 113 total vehicle trips will be generated during the PM peak hour (2S entering/ 88exiting) and 135 vehicle trips during the AM peak hour (108 entering and 27 exiting). The net increase from previous existing conditions will be 3 PM (-30 AM) vehicle trips. Assuming 99% ofthese trips will enter and exit from the east (the roundabout), the net increase to the roundabout traffic will be at most approximately 0.1 % during the PM. However, it can be reasonably assumed that the majority of the users of the park n' ride will be commuting from the west along I-70, and therefore during the PM peak hour they will not actually be entering the roundabout, instead, they will be using the `button-hook' to access I-70 to return home. Either way, if the vehicles are in the roundabout or use the by-pass, the Level of Service of the roundabout will not be significantly effected. Conclusion Based on these assumptions it can be reasonably assumed that the projected net increase in traffic will have a nominal effect on traffic circulation along the Frontage Rd and Roundabout. 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C7~, `i () f' c`'~.%~ _~ \ U I J II II I II I II VIII I II III III I /1\\ ;.I~ ` / \ \ ~ .\ ' r_ ~ ~ \ 15j_~ ~ - -- __ -- -- ----- - ---- --------- Page 1 (08/21/2008) George Ruther -parking everywhere ~-- -- - - --~ From: "DIANA DONOVAN" <dianamdonovan@msn.com> To: "Town Council" <Towncouncil@vailgov.com> Date: 08/14/2008 8:44 PM Subject: parking everywhere CC: "Diana Donovan" <dianamdonovan@msn.com> I am very concerned about the town's apparent effort to solve the parking problem created by overdevelopment and cheap ski passes rather than- holding tough and solving it as projects move forward including addressing construction parking before approval is given. The size of new construction, including new homes, dictates that green spaces be more valued than ever before. Putting parking on even a lot slated for future development sets a poor precedent. If parking is appropriate there then re zone it and build a structure. When will we have a staff and council willing to stand up to developers and VRI? The same comments apply to employee housing. see Vail on a steep downhill slide now and it truly breaks my heart. Greed is destroying our "brand" and the tools that were in place to prevent exactly this kind of rape and pillage are being "tweaked", ignored or rewritten to suit the needs of greed. Also, as you proceed with the Lionshead Parking structure, compare the existing parking functionality with say the parking for Vilar. New strucures have spaces crammed in the leftover spaces in such a way that they barely function and are very difficult to manuever in but still they count as spaces. Antlers is also that way. Please move forward with caution. COPY ~ (08/22/2008) ShelleyfBellm - __. Page 1 From: jack bergey <jackbergey@yahoo.com> To: <sbellm@vailgov:com> Date: 08/22/2008 1:29 PM RE: Proposed Chamonix Parking Dear Commissioners, My name is Jack Bergey of 2427 Chamonix Lane. I will not be able to attend your meeting on August 25 where you are considering granting a conditional use permit to put in a parking lot on the Chamonix property. I speak for myself and represent many of my neighbors. We are vehemently opposed to this proposal. We do acknowledge that the town has a parking shortage, but this is not the place to solve it. A gravel lot in this area is not appropriate, nor is increasing the traffic in a residential area that is already overused. Regards, Jack Bergey Conditional Use Permit Application for Review by the Planning and Environmental Commission ~~' ~,~ ~ Department of Community Development D ~~~~~ 75 South Frontage Road, Vail, Colorado 81657 tel: 970.479.2128 fax: 970.479.2452 AUG 0 4 web: www.vailgov.com ?~Q8 General Information: All projects requiring Planning and Environmental Commission review must receive a rov~l(~r~~ ®fpmi~i building permit application. Please refer to the submittal requirements for the particular approva An application for Planning and Environmental Commission review cannot be accepted until all required information is received by the Community Development Department. The project may also need to be reviewed by the Town Council and/or the Design Review Board. Type of Application and Fee: ^ Rezoning $1300 ~ Conditional Use Permit $650 ^ Major Subdivision $1500 ^ Floodplain Modification $400 ^ Minor Subdivision $650 ^ Minor Exterior Alteration $650 ^ Exemption Plat $650 ^ Major Exterior Alteration $800 ^ Minor Amendment to an SDD $1000 ^ Development Plan $1500 ^ New Special Development District $6000 O Amendment to a Development Plan $250 ^ Major Amendment to an SDD $6000 ^ Zoning Code Amendment $1300 ^ Major Amendment to an SDD $1250 ^ Variance $500 (no exterior modifications) ^ Sig n Variance $200 Description of th r,Request: ~r~~r ~, [/ l ~!rKi ,'1 0 .~ ?7~~ / II (, l~/Yt~Y'- ~ -Y ~; e,~c~ y s ~ ~~~,;~f~ e 5 Location of the Proposal: Lot: ~ ~^~~~ Physical Address: ,~. ~ 1 -1 ,1 1 ~ ~t'Y~ f'l~,~tf'~~u~ /i.ol (,FISH S ~( ~I~'af1K1S~-`i Parcel No.: ®?~r'`~ jly j~~i $ (Contact Eagle Co. Assessor at 970-328-8640 for parcel no.) Zoning: _ _ _ ~ ~ `~ Name(s) of Owner(s): Mailing Address: Owner(s) Signature(s): Name of Applicant: Mailing Address: E-mail Address: o ~- U~ ivision: %'c~ Phone• ~'/ ~ 1- 31 ~ ~ For Office Us Only: Fee Paid: Check No.: By: Meeting Date. PEC No.: G G, ~~~}4 rr Planner: Project No.: ~~~~~' ~ 3l ~ F:\cdev\FORMS\Permits\Planning\PEC\conditional_use.doc Page 1 of 5 1/4!06 ,. Variance Application for Review by Planning and Environmental Commi; -- ~E Department of Community Development 75 South Frontage Road, Vail, Colorado 81657 te1:970.479.2128 fax: 970.479.2452 web: www.vailgov.com ~~~~ M~ Pn AUG 04 2008 D TOW-F VA~L I General Information: All projects requiring Planning and Environmental Commission review must receive approval prior to submitting a building permit application. Please refer to the submittal requirements for the particular approval that is requested. An application for Planning and Environmental Commission review cannot be accepted until all required information is received by the Community Development Department. The project may also need to be reviewed by the Town Council and/or the Design Review Board. Type of Application and Fee: ^ Rezoning $1300 ^ Conditional Use Permit $650 ^ Major Subdivision $1500 ^ Floodplain Modification $400 ^ Minor Subdivision $650 ^ Minor Exterior Alteration $650 ^ Exemption Plat $650 ^ Major Exterior Alteration $800 ^ Minor Amendment to an SDD $1000 ^ Development Plan $1500 ^ New Special Development District $6000 ^ Amendment to a Development Plan $250 ^ Major Amendment to an SDD $6000 ^ Zoning Code Amendment $1300 ^ Major Amendment to an SDD $1250 ~ Variance $500 (no exterior modifications) ^ Sign Variance $200 D e scription of the Req est: (~ ~~ ~~ ~" •- _ f ~~'1 //~~~~ (.0~~~'1~r- / ~/ ` Location of the Proposal: ~tr ~ C1 (q Physical Address: ~ ~~~ >''~®~f'-'1 1`,r1~r1tG~~i~ l~~. ~~~ S/- ~Iv 311 ~I 1 S~~ Parcel No.: ~~~~,~~~~~ ~ (Contact Eagle Co. Assessor at 970-328-8640 for parcel no.) Owner(s) Signature(s): J ytd ' tJ (-C~ c I"l . 1 Name of Applicant: ~~..~~ cl G~~ Mailing Address: Phone• LI 7 ~' ~~ ~ ~' E-mail Address: Fax =or Office Us nly: -ee Paid: Check No.: By: Meeting Date. PEC No.: _ 'tanner: Project No.: F' ~ ~ r<, ~ C F:\cdev\FORMS\Permits\Planning\PEC\variancel0-18-2006.doc Page 1 of 6 1/4/06 Zoning: ~-/~~ `p 1 /~ (~ Name(s) of Owner(s): -L[~t.~J.~ ~~•}- ~C ~ ~ '- Mailing Address: ~ ~ ~~ ~'~.'1ti~~~~? ~~ ~ ~~i,; ~ , ~~~ ~~ ~ ~ / Page 1 of 2 Warren Campbell -Draft News Release From: Suzanne Silverthorn To: Dwight Henninger; George Ruther; Greg Hall; Stan Zemler; Susan Douglas; Warren Campbell Date: 08/07/2008 11:26 AM Subject: Draft News Release This is ready to go tomorrow... FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 8, 2008 Contact: Greg Hall, 479-2160 Public Works Director TOWN OF VAIL HOSTS NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING AUG. 14 TO DISCUSS PROPOSAL FOR TEMPORARY PARKING AT CHAMONIX SITE (Vail)-The Town of Vail is inviting residents in the West Vail neighborhood to attend an informational meeting to discuss its proposal for a temporary parking lot to be constructed on the Chamonix property, located at 2310 Chamonix Rd. The meeting will take place on site from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14. Attendees are asked to park in the former Wendy's lot adjacent to the vacant property. The proposal to construct a temporary parking lot at the town-owned Chamonix site is being recommended by the Vail Parking Task Force with preliminary approval by the Town Council to help increase the supply of outlying parking for the upcoming winter season. Approximately 180 spaces could be accommodated on the property, which is currently being master planned to accommodate a housing and fire station development. The town has filed an application with the Planning and Environmental Commission for a conditional use permit and related variances for construction of a temporary parking lot on the property. The PEC will review the application on Aug. 25. The upcoming PEC review follows selection by the Town Council this week of a preferred site plan for development of the property to include approximately 58 housing units on the site as well as a fire station. Construction of a temporary parking lot would limit the amount of site disturbance on the property and would thus preserve the town's goal of obtaining an environmental certification for the future development, according to Public Works Director Greg Hall. As proposed, the temporary parking lot would be constructed for use during the upcoming ski season and extending to 2009-2010 or sooner if the Chamonix housing project moves forward. The proposed surface lot would be constructed of gravel. It would be available for free daytime parking seven days a week to provide additional employee parking options. For more information, contact Hall at 479-2160 # # # file://C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\489AD... 08/11/2008 Page 1 of 1 Warren Campbell -parking -,.'k 'k'c`; ~s»~_m-r;., - Y,,.,,,.,,,- . 3r5 ~__ ~ d .;, .>~ ...,$.~..~,,, -' ,i~.,x,..fP§~'!8?33 .,a,,. ~i!^.:,. „_ ar.%s..~.k-~~ls.~u'„r -., r: x.za,Y,., ,,,,..'.~,,. , ~ pe. ~ .~ From: "DIANA DONOVAN" To: "Town Council" Date: 08/20/2008 11:50 AM Subject: parking CC: "Diana Donovan" I continue to think about this and the bottom line is that surface parking lots should not be forced into areas where they do not belong such as nieghborhoods, bottom of the ski runs and parks. It degrades our town and our product. Early councils had the foresight to build parking structures which set us apart and above all other ski areas. Think about it. I have been! file://C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\48AEA... 08/25/2008 Page 1 of 2 Warren Campbell -Fwd: Re: Neighborhood Meeting to Discuss Temporary Parking at Chamonix Site ,. ..: ~, z.. ., u. From: Suzanne Silverthorn To: Department Heads; Mike Rose; Town Council; Warren Campbell Date: 08/14/2008 4:50 PM Subject: Fwd: Re: Neighborhood Meeting to Discuss Temporary Parking at Chamonix Site fyi »> Larry <skivail@larrypowers.com> 8/14/2008 4:48 PM »> Suzanne, I am against the proposal to add temporary parking on the Chamonix site for the following reasons. 1) adding 180 cars + passengers will overload the existing bus capacity at peak hours reducing access for residents. This is one of the reasons we bought property on this street. 2) Once completed how are we guaranteed this will only be for one season? The cost to implement would force VA to attempt to get more than 1 season use for payback. 3) The natural hillside has beauty, the proposed Housing project will be tastefully done, while a view of a parking lot will decrease home values. This seems to be a Vail resorts problem not a town issue. I vote no. Respectfully, Larry Powers 2395 Chamonix Ln Vail Co 303 356-8075 ----- Original Message ---- From: Suzanne Silverthorn <SSilverthorn@vailgov.com> To: Tom Milavec <tmilavec@akerarchitects.com>; Matt Zanotto <mattz@amako-us.com>; Brittany Gannon <bgannon@amdarchitects.com>; Bob Armour <bobalouvail@aol.com>; C Brinkmann <brinkmanns@aol.com>; Daniel Zollo <danielzollo@aol.com>; David Schwartz <DBDoc8@aol.com>; Heidi Kenny <kennykoop@aol.com>; Petra Weber <petw262@aol.com>; Rick Sackbauer <sackbauer@aol.com>; Stuart Walsworth <stuartwsi 1 @aol.com>; Michael Hecht <mihecht@attglobal.net>; Dessa Herrera <dherrera@cell-crete.com>; Gary Hall <gfhconsultants@comcast.net>; Susan Boyd <slhb@comcast.net>; Mark Cervantes file://C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\48A462... 08/15/2008 Page 2 of 2 wail@conciergecervantes.com>; Kerby Hunt <Kerby_Hunt@Cox.net>; Moises Alarcon] <moejr@dlm-inc.net>; Jonathan Staufer <jstaufer@earthlink.net>; "jvanbeelen@earthlink.net" <jvanbeelen@earthlink.net>; Lyn Morgan <lmorgan@ecad-ems.com>; Dennis Gelvin <dgelvin@erwsd.org>; Jerry Soenksen <jsoenksen@erwsd.org>; Karin Scheidegger <karin@forbesgroup.net>; Hank Saipe <hsaipe@fross.com>; John Gart <jgart@gartco.com>; William Jones <billJjones@globalnet.co.uk>; Anthea Martin <anthea.martin@gmail.com>; Eric & Heather Priebe <hpriebe@gmail.com>; Tom Corrigan <t24corrigan@gmail.com>; Kathy and Wes Mesko <wes.mesko@gmail.com>; Beverly Johnson <bevjvail@hotmail.com>; Gregg Johnson <greggbjohnson@hotmail.com>; Rachel Davenport <rachyd20@hotmail.com>; Lisa Sorensen <sorensen.l@hotmail.com>; Steve Hodge <stevehodge2000@hotmail.com>; Janice Wagner <co@imsinfo.com>; David Charles <dcharles@juno.com>; Jeannine Erickson <mtnmania@juno.com>; Larry Powers <larry@larrypowers.com>; Susan Shunick <susan_shunick@mcgraw-hill.com>; Allen Gerstenberger <agerstenberger@msn.com>; Trisha Hutchinson <evahutch@msn.com>; Brett August <BAA@pattishall.com>; Kerry White <kerryw@rtp.com>; Rod Slifer <rslifer@slifer.net>; Lenny Piedallu <lpiedallu@spencerstuart.com>; Dr. Donald J. Smith <patdonsmith@swbell.net>; Balz Arrigoni <arrigoni@vail.net>; Ethan Moore <ethan@vail.net>; Chris and Polly Fitzgerald <fitz@vail.net>; Bruce Norring <janbruce@vail.net>; Tom Saalfeld <ptarmmgt@vail.net>; Brenda Herman <sherman@vail.net>; Suzanne Silverthorn <ssilver@vail.net>; Tom Provo <tprovo@vail.net>; Greg Hall <GHall@vailgov.com>; John Gulick <JGulick@vailgov.com>; Kraige Kinney <KKinney@vailgov.com>; Kim Newbury <KNewbury@vailgov.com>; Nina Timm <NTimm@vailgov.com>; Preston Isom <PIsom@vailgov.com>; Sean Koenig <SKoenig@vailgov.com>; Steve Lindstrom <slmf@vailmovies.com>; Doug Bitetto <doug@vailrealty.com>; David See <david see@wendcolorado.com>; Scott Wirth <antispamacct@yahoo.com>; Alyne Kaplan <awk5@yahoo.com>; Jack Bergey <jackbergey@yahoo.com>; Kris Friel <kwfriel@yahoo.com>; Lisa Remaklus <remakllk@yahoo.com> Cc: Town Council <Towncouncil@vailgov.com> Sent: Thursday, August 7, 2008 1:59:38 PM Subject: Neighborhood Meeting to Discuss Temporary Parking at Chamonix Site An informational meeting to discuss the Town of Vail's proposal for a temporary parking lot to be constructed on the Chamonix property will take place on site from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14. Details are attached. If you are unable to attend this upcoming neighborhood meeting or the Planning and Environmental Commission meeting on Aug. 25, please forward your comments to us in advance. We look forward to hearing from you. file://C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\48A462... 08/15/2008 Chamonix Neighborhood Parking Meeting August 14, 2008 Wendy's Parking Lot Proposed 180 car temporary parking lot on the Chamonix site This is part of an overall plan to expand the parking supply by 400 spaces this coming season. The housing and fire station plans are moving through the master planning process and construction could begin in 2009. This action requires a conditional use permit from the Vail Planning and Environmental Commission. There are also two variances from the zoning code being requested these are: • A gravel lot verses a paved lot • A variance from interior landscaping requirements All traffic will enter and exit the site through the Wendy's lot. Bus service will be provided at the bus stop at Wendy's along the Frontage Road. The Planning and Environmental Commission will hear the project application at the August 25, meeting. The meeting begins at 1 pm and takes place at the Vail Municipal Building. Public input and comments are welcome. ~ - II ~ • • • l • • _. __... ._. -_._ . . _ _-..-....l..iw~T V. '~_..... ~..~.~~~~