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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-24 Approving the Crossroads Reinvestment PlanRESOLUTION NO. N0.24 Series of 2006 A RESOLUTION FOR APPROVING THE CROSSROADS REINVESTMENT PLAN AND FINDING THAT THE CROSSROADS URBAN RENEWAL AREA IS A BLIGHTED AREA, DESIGNATING SUCH AREA AS APPROPRIATE FOR AN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN, AND FINDING THAT THE ACQUISITION, CLEARANCE, REHABILITATION, CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, REDEVELOPMENT OR A COMBINATION THEREOF OF SUCH AREA IS NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, MORALS, AND WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN OF VAIL. WHEREAS, an urban renewal plan for the Crossroads Area has been submitted to the Town Council of the Town of Vail for appropriate action pursuant to Part 1 of Article 25 of Title 31, C.R.S.; and WHEREAS, the Crossroads Area which is subject to the Crossroads Reinvestment Plan is described in Figure 1 of the Crossroads Reinvestment Plan; and WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Vail adopted the Vail Village Master Plan which is a component of the Vail Comprehensive Plan, and WHEREAS, the Crossroads Reinvestment Plan has previously been submitted to the Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission for its review and recommendations as to conformity with the Vail Comprehensive Plan pursuant to C.R.S. §31-25-107(2); and WHEREAS, the Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission has determined that the Crossroads Reinvestment Plan does conform to the Vail Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, no property in the Crossroads Urban Renewal Area has been included in an urban renewal plan previously submitted to the Town Council of the Town of Vail; and WHEREAS, the Town Clerk of the Town of Vaif has published the notice of the time, place, and purpose of the public hearing to consider the adoption of the Crossroads Reinvestment Plan in the Vail Daily in conformance with C.R.S. §31-25-107(3); and WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Vail has provided written notice of the public hearing to consider the adoption of the Crossroads Reinvestment Plan to property owners, residents, and business owners within the proposed Crossroads Urban Renewal Area at their last known addresses in conformance with C.R.S. §31-25-107(4)(c); and WHEREAS, the Eagle County Commissioners have received notification of and copies of the Crossroads Reinvestment Plan as well as such additional information as is required by C.R.S. §31-25-107(3.5); and WHEREAS, no more than one hundred twenty days have passed since the commencement of the first public hearing of the urban renewal plan. WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Vail has considered the Crossroads Reinvestment Study prepared by Matrix Design Group; and WHEREAS the Vail Town Council believes that any condemnation by the Vail Reinvestment Authority should be undertaken with the concurrence of the owner of any fee interest to be condemned; and WHEREAS, Town Council of the Town of Vail has conducted a public hearing and considered the public testimony received. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL THAT: 1. Blight, as defined by C.R.S. §31-25-103(2), is present in the Crossroads Urban Renewal Area as documented by the Crossroads Reinvestment Study prepared by Matrix Design Group and based on evidence presented at the public hearing and as reflected in the Crossroads Reinvestment Plan. The following blight factors are present in the Crossroads Urban Renewal Area: slum or deteriorated structures, unsanitary and unsafe conditions, unusual topography or inadequate public improvements or utilities, defective or unusual conditions of title rendering the title unmarketable, and buildings that are unsafe or unhealthy for people to work or live in. 2. Pursuant to C.R.S. § 31-25-1-3(2)(I), the owners of all property within the Crossroads Reinvestment Area have advised the Town Council that they do not object to the designation of blight for the Plan Area based the presence of one blight condition. 3. The Crossroads Urban Renews! Area as shown in Figure 1 of the Crossroads Reinvestment Plan is a blighted area and is appropriate for an urban renewal project pursuant to Part 1 of Article 25 of Title 31, C.R.S. 4. The boundaries of the Crossroads Urban Renewal Area have been drawn as narrowly as feasible to accomplish the planning and development objectives for the Crossroads Urban Renewal Area. 5. The Crossroads Reinvestment Plan conforms to the Vail Comprehensive Plan, which is the general plan for the development of the Town of Vail. 6. There exist feasible methods for the relocation of individuals and families and business concerns in accommodations or areas suitable for their relocation and meeting the required standards under C.R.S., § 31-25-107 (4)(a) and (b). 7. The Crossroads Reinvestment Plan will afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of the Town of Vail as a whole, for the rehabilitation or redevelopment of the Crossroads Reinvestment Plan consistent with the Comprehensive Plan by private enterprise. 8. The acquisition, clearance, rehabilitation, conservation, development or redevelopment or a combination thereof of the Crossroads Urban Renewal Area pursuant to the Crossroads Reinvestment Plan is necessary in the best interests of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare of the citizens of the Town of Vail. MUR\58179\435461.01 2 L~ 9. The Crossroads Reinvestment Plan is hereby approved. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19`h day of December, 2006. Rodney Slifer, May ,Town of Vail ATTEST: 6~ i ~ (~: 1. L~fele~Donaldson, Town Clerk, Town of Vail S~ 'L' MUR\58179\435461.01 3