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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWest Vail Site Planning Concepts NarrativeWest Vail Site Planning Concepts Narrative The development of site planning concepts for the Chamonix site is premised on the stated goals and objectives of the Vail Community. A variety of opportunities and constraints that result from the physical characteristics of the site have been identified by the design team, and these parameters inform the planning process as well. The charge to “optimize the site” requires that a spectrum of planning concepts be explored and evaluated by all stakeholders. In the end, the best plan will be the one that balances the concepts of density, neighborhood impact, traffic & parking, aesthetics, sustainability and value. A menu of site planning concepts has been created for consideration by the community. These ideas are illustrated in three diagrams identified as Option 1 - Neighborhood Cluster, Option 2 – Street/Alley & Option 3 – Village/Neighborhood Cluster, and they range from lowest density to highest density. At this stage, density numbers are not fixed. They are simply suggestions of magnitude that can be adjusted based on stakeholder feedback. Additional information about the current site plan diagrams follows: Option 1- Neighborhood Cluster Estimated 44 Residential Units Project Site Density: 12 du/acre Buildable Site Density: 18 du/acre Estimated Building Site Coverage (Footprint): 27,000 sf Estimated Impervious (Paved) Surface Area: 45,000 sf Estimated Site Coverage (Buildings & Paving): 72,000 sf Buildings are organized in neighborhood clusters. Open space/view corridors separate the clusters. Open space at the east end of the site to preserve sightlines at Chamonix Road/Lane intersection. Building heights are generally 3-stories and do not exceed 4-stories. A preferred fire station & dormitory configuration remains to be selected by the Fire Department. This scheme illustrates a footprint with 1 drive-thru bay and 2 back-up bays along the property line adjacent to the gas station. Option 2- Street & Alley Estimated 51 Residential Units Project Site Density: 14 du/acre Buildable Site Density: 21 du/acre Estimated Building Site Coverage (Footprint): 36,000 sf Estimated Impervious (Paved) Surface Area: 39,000 sf Estimated Site Coverage (Buildings & Paving): 75,000 sf Traditional street/alley configuration with linear alignment of buildings to create streetscape. Reduced open space/view corridors results from increased building footprint. Open space at the east end of the site to preserve sightlines at Chamonix Road/Lane intersection. Building heights are generally 3-stories along Chamonix Lane and 4-stories in the remainder of the site. A preferred fire station & dormitory configuration remains to be selected by the Fire Department. This scheme illustrates a footprint with 1 drive-thru bay and 2 back-up bays against the hill at the west property line. Option 3- Village/Neighborhood Cluster Estimated 78 Residential Units Project Site Density: 21 du/acre Buildable Site Density: 32 du/acre Estimated Building Site Coverage (Footprint): 34,000 sf Estimated Impervious (Paved) Surface Area: 22,000 sf Estimated Site Coverage (Buildings & Paving): 56,000 sf A parking structure creates a vegetated (green) base for high density housing configurations. Improved open space/view corridors due to reduced site coverage of buildings & paving. Open space at the east end of the site to preserve sightlines at Chamonix Road/Lane intersection. Building heights at the east end of the site do not exceed 3-stories to minimize impact on adjacent neighbors. The higher density configuration is located at the west end of the site to take advantage of steeper slopes and to minimize impact on adjacent neighbors. Building heights may range from 3 to 5 stories. A preferred fire station & dormitory configuration remains to be selected by the Fire Department. This scheme illustrates a footprint with 3 back-up bays against the hill at the west property line.