HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-10 Approving the Commercial Core Construction Mitigation Sign and Construction Fencing Package, and Setting Forth a Special Review Process to Allow for Staff Approvals for Temporary Signs, Construction Fencing, and other Temporary Improvements
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ORDINANCE NO. 10
SERIES OF 2005
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE COMMERCIAL CORE CONSTRUCTION MITIGATION SIGN
AND CONSTRUCTION FENCING PACKAGE, AND SETTING FORTH A SPECIAL REVIEW
PROCESS TO ALLOW FOR STAFF APPROVALS FOR TEMPORARY SIGNS, CONSTRUCTION
FENCING, AND OTHER TEMPORARY IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN VAIL'S COMMERCIAL
CORES.
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail (the "Town"), in the County of Eagle and State of Colorado
is a home rule municipal corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of
Colorado and the Town Charter (the "Charter"); and
WHEREAS, the members of the Town Council of the Town (the "Council") have been
duly elected and qualified; and
WHEREAS, approximately $1 billion in redevelopment is proposed in the Town of Vail
over the next several years which will have many physical and economic impacts on the Town's
businesses, guests and residents; and
WHEREAS, the Council wishes to minimize the negative impacts of this unprecedented
amount of construction activity on the Town's businesses, guests and residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
VAIL, COLORADO, THAT:
Section 1.,
The Town Council hereby endorses the Commercial Core Construction Mitigation Sign and
Construction Fencing Package (Available for public inspection at the offices of the Town Clerk
of the Town of Vail).
Section 2.
In order to facilitate the implementation of the Commercial Core Construction Mitigation Sign and
Construction Fencing Package, the following process shall be substituted for the customary zoning,
design review, and sign review as set forth in the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail
A. All temporary signs, construction fencing, and other temporary improvements which
comply with the Commercial Core Construction Mitigation Sign and Construction Fencing Package
necessary for the mitigation of construction impacts in Vail's commercial cores shall be administered
by the Public Works Department Director orhis/her designee.
B. If Town staff and a private retailer disagree on the inclusion of their business signage on
the General and Direct Business Impact Mitigation Signage, that retailer shall have the right to
appeal the decision of staff to a three person panel comprised of the Town Manager, Director of
Public Works, and Director of Community Development. This three person panel shall have ~ two
business days to convene and make a ruling on the appeal. Should the private retailer still feel that
an incorrect decision was made they can then appeal the panel's decision to Town Council. Appeal
to Town Council shall occur after the Municipal Code's requirements for appeals are met.
Ordinance No. 10, Series of 2005 ~
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Section 3.
The authority granted pursuant to this Ordinance shall terminate on April 1, 2008, unless sooner
extended or terminated by separate ordinance of the Council
Section 4.
If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason
held to be invalid, such decision shall not effect the validity of the remaining portions of this
ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance, and
each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that
any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared
invalid.
Section 5.
The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this ordinance is necessary and
proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants thereof.
INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED
PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 19d' day of April, 2005, and a public
hearing for second reading of this Ordinance set for the 3rd day of May, 2005, in the Council
Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado.
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READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this 3`d day of
May, 2005.
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Ordinance No. 10, Series of 2005 2
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Commercial Core Construction I~Titigation
Sign and Construction Fencing Package
The following construction mitigation plan covers the following categories of signs and
fencing applications. The elzments described within this document are not intended to
take the place of legally required vehicular traffic control devices, OSHA required
con~tn~cti~n n~ticec, and ether devices intended for purposes of public safety.
1. Overall marketing signs and features
2. Mitigation to businesses impacted by streetscape and utility construction activities
3. Construction fencing and pedestrian barricades on pedestrian area streets
4. Large Property redevelopment project site fencinb
5. Traffic control activities on non pedestrian area streets
Overall marketing signs and features
Commercial area entry features
Construction information Kiosks
2d and 3d Interactive Displays and Exhibits
Purpose:
As Overall marketing signs and futures to provide public information, create visual
interest, provides activities to increase dwell time (lingering), and enhance business and
overall guest experience.
Placement Criteria:
• At primary and secondary entrances to business districts including but not limited
to the following locations.
o East Meadow Drive, east and west ends
o Slifer Square
o Check P~~int Charlie
o Gore Creek Drive at Founders Park
o Hanson Ranch Road at Mill Creek Chute
o Lionshead Mall, east and west ends
• At key, highly visible locations within business districts where space allows.
• On or adjacent to development construction fencing where space allows.
Period of L'se:
• During streetscape construction periods.
• While development construction fencing is in place.
• While weather and maintenance activities permit without impact.
General and Direct Business Impact Mitigation
Purpose:
'fo enhance and encourage pedestrian traffic through and bctwe~n business areas, crcat~
( visual interest, and reduce contusion by providing visual clues for moving about through
town. To supplement currently allowed business signs by enhancinb direct business
identification, reducing confusion, and assisting patrons in negotiating through
construction zones to individual businesses impacted by construction activitics..Allows
for small individual business plaques on a larger graphic sign format where construction
activities are immediately in front of business entrance. Provide additional directional
signs to help buests moving between general business are~~.
Placement Criteria:
• At the beginning and end of each general construction zone to identify businesses
located within that zone.
• East Meadow Drive
• Gore Creek Drive
• Children's Fountain/Gore Creek Promenade
• Upper Bridge Street
• Hanson Ranch Road
• Lionshead Mall
• At intersections and key decision points to encourage pedestrian traffic between
business areas.
• Other locations as needed to mitigate impacts to business visibility caused by
construction activities.
Period of Use:
• During ~treetscape construction periods.
• While development construction fencing impacts visibility into business districts
from main pedestrian routes.
• While weather and maintenance activities permit without impact.
Large Property redevelopment project site fencing
Redevelopment projects area currently required to enclose and contain their sites with
fencing. There are two to three options for fencing materials allowed. These are as
follows.
• Painted plywood, 8 `height, green
• Chainlink fencing with green windscreen, 6' height
• Chainlink fencing with green windscreen on concrete barriers, 9' approx height
The type of fencing used is negotiated by the contractor with the Town of Vail,
Department of Public Works on a case-by-case basis. This retains the three types of
fencing currently in use and will allow for the addition graphics, color, and design to be
applied. Developer sponsored two and three dimensional graphics and displays are
allowed and encouraged where appropriate. Observation windows and platforms where;
the public can observe construction activities are allowed and encouraged. Temporary
Site Development signs and braphics are to integrated into the fence design and
installation. Temporary Site Development signs guidelines arc permitted by separate,
existing regulations.
All current and future redev~lopmcnt and building construction projects are be required
to comply with this plan.
Purpose:
:1s required by code.
• To protect adjacent properties and public way from debris and construction
hazards.
• To screen unsightly construction activities from public view.
• To prevent unauthorized entry into construction zones.
Opportunities:
• Provide a backdrop for interactive features.
• Provide visual interest.
• Promote business and enhance guest experience.
Construction fencing and pedestrian barricades on pedestrian area
streets
This section includes but is not limited to the following fc;nce types.
• 42"Pedestrian Barricades
• 72" Chainlink fencing with or without concrete barriers
• 42" plastic mesh
Fencing is be covered with colored windscreen material to improve appearance.
Approximately one-third of the panels are to be printed with high quality graphics,
approved logos, andlor photographs. Fence panels can remain uncovered where
necessary to retain business visibility and for safety reasons.
Purpose:
• To separate pedestrians and construction activities
• To prevent unauthorized entry into construction zones.
• To define safe pedestrian routes through construction zones.
Opportunities:
• Create visual interest and reduce confusion.
• Enhance appearance of construction zones.
• Promote finished product.
Traffic control activities on non pedestrian area streets
`o special business signage. Follow M[,'TCD for traffic control devices and flagging.
Drivers need to be paying attention to traffic and traffic control personnel not to other
signs and information.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning and Environmental Commission
FROM: Town Council
DATE: May 3, 2005
SUBJECT: Second Reading of Ordinance 10, Series of 2005, an ordinance approving the
Commercial Core Construction Mitigation Sign and Construction Fencing Package.
On April 19, 2005, the Town Council approved with modifications the first reading of Ordinance
10, Series of 2005. Per direction from the Town Council, staff has added to Section 1 the location
of the Commercial Core Construction Mitigation Sign and Construction Fencing Package for
public review at the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Vail. Staff has also revised the
Ordinance to change the time period in which the appeals board has to respond to an appeal from
ten days to two days under Section 2 Paragraph B. In addition, staff has made several changes
to the Commercial Core Construction Mitigation Sign and Construction Fencing Package
document in order to clarify the document and respond to comments of members of the Town
Council.
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