HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-05 Approving and Adopting the 1994 TOV Public Works_Transportation Master PlanRESOLUTION NO.S
SERIES OF 1994
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING
THE 1994 TOWN OF VAIL PUBLIC WORKSITRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN.
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail has developed a Public WorkslTransportation Master Plan
far the purpose of outlining the Public Works/Transportation needs of the Town of Vail.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resoived by the Tawn Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado
that:
1. The Public WorkslTransportation Master Plan attached to this Resolution as
Exhibit A is hereby approved and adopted.
2. The Town Manager and the Town staff are hereby authorized to take ail actions
necessary to implement the 1994 Public WorkslTransportation Master Plan.
3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this i st day of February, 1994.
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Margare~A. Osterfoss, Mayor
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EXECUTIVE SiTM11ZARY
MASTER PLAN REPORT
PUBLIC WORKS Y nANSPORTATION FACILrt ~'
TOWN OF VAIL
Vail, Colorado
prepared by:
Morter Architects
RNL Design
Fleet Maintenance Consultants, Inc.
January 1994
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ......................................................................................... 1
Methodology ........................................................................................ 1
Existing Conditions ................................................................................ 3
Space Needs ........................................................................................ 5
Recommended Master Plan ....................................................................... 8
Project Phasing and Budget .....................................................................16
Appendices
Staff Memo to Planning and Environmental Commission dated January 10, 1994
Meeting Minutes of Planning and Environmental Commission dated January 10, 1994
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
PUBLIC WORKS/TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN
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In the Spring of 1993, the Town of Vail contracted with Morter Architects, in
association with RNL Design and Fleet Maintenance Consultants to complete a space
needs analysis and master plan for the Department of Public Works/Transportation
Administration and Maintenance Complex. The facility currently houses Streets and
Roads, Fleet Maintenance, Parks, Carpentry, Electrical, Administration and much of
the Transportation Divisions. The Public Works Transportation Complex has been
serving the Town of Vail since its construction in 1979, based on a programming study
completed in 1976. The existing facilities were planned fora 10 to 15 year horizon,
which has elapsed. The purpose of this study was to determine the current and future
needs of the department, and develop a master plan to meet the identified needs for the
next 10 to 20 years.
METHODOI,C3GY
The study was completed in several phases. First, the existing Administration and
Maintenance Buildings were analyzed with regard to adequacy of the architecture,
structure, mechanical, electrical and fire protection systems. Beaudin Ganze
Consulting Engineers assisted in the evaluations. A site tour and series of interviews
followed to determine current and future space needs. Normal operations were viewed
to assess the adequacy and/or deficiencies of the existing facilities in meeting current
needs. A space needs program and design criteria were developed from the data
collected, and reviewed with members of the department.
The second phase of the project was analysis of the site opportunities and constraints,
followed by alternative master plan studies and development of the recommended
master plan included in this report. Most of the work was accomplished during an
On-Site Design Session" held at the Public Works/Transportation Complex July 12-
15, 1993. The Design Team spent four days brainstorming, designing, drawing and
refining master plan concepts, with daily reviews with Town of Vail employees at all
levels. Public Works department heads, supervisors, mechanics, equipment operators,
bus drivers, etc. provided input on the plans, as did members of other departments
including Police, Fire and Community Development. Subsequent review comments by
the Public Works Department have further refined the program and plan.
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As the project continues to unfold over the next several years there will be on-going
interface with the Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) and the Design
Review Board (DRB). Since the project site is zoned "Public Use" all work that is
proposed to take place at the site will require a conditional use permit which will
require approval of both the PEC and DRB. In addition, any proposal changes or
updates to the master plan will also require PEC and Town Council approval.
As of this writing, a civil engineering study of the site is currently underway to access
and analyze the site drainage, debris flow mitigation and site grading. The study is
addressing many of the environmental concerns expressed at the January 10, 1994
Planning and Environmental Commission meeting. The results of the study will be
incorporated into the final Master Plan Report. In addition to this current work a
geotechnical analysis has also been completed.
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EXISTING CONDITIONS
The Vail Public Works/Transportation Department currently operates from several sites
within the town. Most facilities are located at the Public Works Complex north of
Interstate 70 between the east and main Vail interchanges. Some Transportation offices
and bus operations (driver changes, etc.) are located at the Vail Transportation Center
south of I-70 just east of the main Vail interchange. The Old Town shop (former
location of the Public Works operations) is used for storage of electrical supplies, Iight
poles, street signs, fire equipment, trailers and other equipment/material.
This study focuses on the expansion and improvement of the main facility. While the
Transportation Center will continue to be used as a satellite facility for bus operations,
it is anticipated the Old Town Shop site will be needed for future expansion of the Vail
Wastewater Department and will not be available for use by Public Works on a long
t term basis. The proposed program and master plan consolidates the activities from the
Old Town Shop to the main Public Works Complex.
The Town of Vail owns approximately 17 acres of land at the Public Works Complex,
and leases an adjacent parcel on the west for snow storage. Currently, the utilized area
of the site is approximately 7.7 acres; 6.5 acres consumed by buildings, parking and
circulation, while 1.2 acres at the west side of the site begin the snow melt area. There
are currently three main buildings (Administration, Maintenance/Bus Barn, and Bus
i Wash) plus numerous small storage buildings and trailers. Parking and circulation
generally occur along the south side of the site. The north side of the site is used for
materials storage, staging, the Police Impound Lot and CDL training course.
The Town of Vail has grown and changed significantly since Public Works moved to
its current location, and the site and facilities are in need of improvements to operate
efficiently. Safety regulations regarding shop and working environments, fuel types
and storage, etc. have also become stricter. Divisions such as Parks continue to expand
as the Town of Vail creates more parks and increases planting areas, as does the
complexity of the snow plowing operation as the town becomes denser. As
environmental laws become more stringent it is also important for the Town to upgrade
many of its facilities for storing and handling hazardous materials including fuels,
paints, solvents, pesticides, etc. Following are some of the existing deficiencies which
should be corrected.
Site Issues
Improve site security and lighting
Upgrade existing fuel tanks to meet regulations
Organize and protect materials and implements stored outside
Improve vehicular circulation to avoid disruption of traffic flow by cueing
Improve site access -under and onto highway
i Minimize visibility impacts (grading, construction, buildings, lighting)
Improve landscaping (Town of Vail landscape study)
Buildine Issues
Improve ventilation and lighting in work areas
Provide adequate space for offices, shops, crew areas and storage
Provide designated space for large crew and safety meetings
Expand bus facilities (garage, work bays, fueling) to accommodate longer buses
Improve durability of exterior materials (governed by Town of Vail zoning
ordinances)
Health and Safetv Issues
Improve the Welding Shop -increase size and ventilation
Upgrade Fleet Maintenance pit to meet regulations
Upgrade waste oil and hazardous material storage and handling to meet
regulations
Improve separation between shops and office/crew areas -noise and ventilation
Mechanical and Electrical Issues
Upgrade the Administration Building Heating
Correct code violations in the main electrical services
Correct code deficiencies in the maintenance shops
O_nerational Issues
Provide common loading dock and staging area for deliveries
Provide sufficient space for efficient operationlmaintenance areas, storage
Consolidate manager and engineer offices in the Administration Building
Consolidate bus driver areas with the bus barn
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SPACE NEEDS
The programming phase of this study identified a need for additional space at the
Public Works/Transportation Complex. The net increase required is approximately 2.5
acres, including activities consolidated from the Old Town Shop. Shop/Maintenance
areas and enclosed storage make up the greatest percentage of increase, totaling
approximately 48,000 square feet of space. Additional office and administrative
support areas account for 4500 square feet required over the next ten years. The total
additional building area required is approximately 52,000 square feet.
Covered storage and parking areas also need to be enlarged by 11,500 square feet.
This is caused mostly by the need to increase efficiency and reduce wear on equipment,
vehicles and materials left exposed to the harsh weather season after season. Very little
of the increase is caused by growth in equipment or vehicle inventories. To provide
access to covered parking and storage areas, reduce congestion on the south side of the
Maintenance Building and maintain a safe, organized traffic flow, the area dedicated to
site circulation must also increase significantly.
The justification for space increases are easy to see by observing daily operations. It is
difficult to check and service buses in the garage because there is only about three feet
between the back of one bus and the front of the next. Space at the end of maintenance
bays in the Fleet and Streets shops is utilized for equipment storage, welding and
equipment repair, tool cribs and locker areas, reducing the depth available for parking
and servicing large vehicles. The carpentry shop equipment is all on wheels because
there is not enough space to leave equipment set up for operation. Time consuming
trips to purchase supplies are common because a lack of wood storage space. The
electrical division currently stores most of its materials and does some of its work at the
Old Town Shop due to lack of space in the Maintenance Building.
A summary of the Public WorkslTransportation program is included on the next two
pages. Existing and proposed future azeas are identified for each division and space
type.
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SPACE NEEDS PROGRAM
PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY MASTER PLAN
I Existing
Space Name ~ Qty ~ Area (s.f.)
SUMMARY
Office Areas
Administration Division
Transportation/Parking Division
Fleet Maintenance Division
Streets and Roads Division
Electrical Division
Carpentry Division
Parks/Landscaping Division
Facility Maintenance Division
Common Areas
Police Department
Fire Department
We-Recycle
Total All Office Areas
Office/Shop Areas
Administration Division
Transportation/Parking Division
Fleet Maintenance Division
Streets and Roads Division
Electrical Division
Carpentry Division
Parks/Landscaping Division
Facility Maintenance Division
Common Areas
Police Department
Fire Department
We-Recycle
Total All Office/Shop Areas
Enclosed Heated Areas
Admutistration Division
Transportation/Parking Division
Fleet Maintenance Division
Streets and Roads Division
Electrical Division
Carpentry Division
ParkslLandscaping Division
Facility Maintenance Division
Common Areas
Police Department
Fire Department
We-Recycle
Total All Enclosed Heated Areas
2,367
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353
2,720
12,366
732
780
1,735
1,343
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2,266
600
19,822
16,299
1,485
8,420
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288
2,200
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500
29,192
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6,005
1,280
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7,285
23,270
1,740
1,620
4,515
3,140
1,680
2,630
2, l 80
40,775
25,416
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15,940
210
1,260
2,100
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46, 896
Remarks
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TOWN OF VAIL
SPACE NEEDS PROGRAM
PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY MASTER PLAN
Existing
Space Name ~ Qty ~ Area (s.f.)
SUMMARY (cont.]
Enclosed Unheated Areas
Administration Division
Transportation/Parking Division
Fleet Maintenance Division
Streets and Roads Division
Electrical Division
Carpentry Division
Parks/Landscaping Division
Facility Maintcnance Division
Common Areas
Police Department
Fire Department
We-Recycle
Total All Enclosed Unheated Areas
Covered Areas
Administration Division
Transportation/Parking Division
Fleet Maintenance Division
Streets and Roads Division
Electrical Division
Carpentry Division
Parks/Landscaping Division
Facility Maintenance Division
Common Areas
Police Department
Fire Department
We-Recycle
Total All Covered Areas
Exterior Areas
Administration Division
Transportation/Parking Division
Fleet Maintenance Division
Streets and Roads Division
Electrical Division
Carpentry Division
Parks/Landscaping Division
Facility Maintenance Division
Common Areas
Police Department
Fire Department
We-Recycle
Total All Exterior Areas
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195
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1,600
4,342
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200
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300
6,442
2>000
2,400
46,070
1,600
2,700
3,200
72,540
14,700
2,640
47,850
Remarks
Program
Qty I Area (s.f.)
1,890
210
2,100
2 000
8,675
400
2,200 '
4,470
250
17,995
2,400
2,800
31,652
2,700
1,500
5,440
85,434
18,700
4,740 ~
155,366
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RECOMMENDED MASTER PLAN
The recommended site master plan reuses and expands the existing site and buildings.
To provide additional area for buildings, parking and storage, it is proposed to enlarge
the usable site area from 7.7 acres to 10.2 acres, a net increase of 2.5 acres. The berm
and landscape screening on the south edge of the site will be retained. All expansion
will occur by carving into the hillside north of the existing facilities. The north edge of
the usable site area will be moved from 25 to 100 feet north of the Maintenance/Bus
Barn Building, averaging approximately 60 feet. A combination of storage building
and retaining walls will line the north site edge, with some regrading required beyond
the retaining structures. Site sections are included showing the proposed
reconfiguration of the north site edge. A civil engineering study is currently underway
to study the regrading issues in greater detail.
Within the expanded site, additions are proposed on the west side of the Administrative
Building and on the east, north and west sides of the Maintenance/Bus Barn Building.
The existing fuel islands, tank farms and bus wash facilities are removed and replaced
with new facilities on the east side of the bus barn. The expansion to the north of the
existing shops provides additional shop and maintenance areas, and additional depth in
the bus garage will accommodate longer buses.
Most of the proposed development will not be visible beyond the site boundaries. The
Maintenance/Bus Barn Building addition and new covered parking and storage areas
will be hidden by the existing building. The addition to the Administrative Building
may be visible from the east, and the proposed employee house at the east end of the
site will probably be visible over the berm. The greenhouse, nursery, covered cinder
storage and construction debris staging will be somewhat visible beyond the west end of
the existing berm. While some changes will be visible on the site during various
construction phases, no objectionable long term visual impacts are expected from the
proposed site development.
In addition to rovidin im roved facilities for Public Works/Trans ortationPgPP
operations, the master plan provides additional and/or enhanced amenities for the Town
of Vail. The following services will be accommodated on the expanded site:
Cinder recycling
Christmas tree chipping and recycling as landscape mulch
Improved oil/water separation and hazardous waste handling
Alternative fuels facilities for town vehicles
Enhanced landscaping along the existing south berm
Affordable employee housing units
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As part of the Master Plan there are many environmental issues which will need to be
addressed including the storage and handling of hazardous materials which are
commonly found at a complex such as this. At the present time there are four divisions
that generate or use hazardous materials -Fleet Maintenance, Carpentry, Parks and
Streets. The typical hazardous materials found at the site include fuel, waste oil,
paints, thinners, solvents, cleaners, battery acid, antifreeze, pesticides, herbicides, etc.
In each case, the storage, handling and disposal of these materials is currently handled
somewhat differently. Some materials are stored in barrels and held on site, some are
stored for only one or two months and then hauled away to a disposal site and some
materials are handled and hauled away by a private contractor. Improvements, both in
the area of secondary containment systems and in operating procedures will be required
and will need to be addressed as part of the proposed improvements at the site.
Finally, it should be noted that the effects of establishing a regional transportation
network were also discussed as they relate to the Public Works/Transportation
Complex. If such a system is eventually implemented it is expected that the space
impacts at the Public Works Complex will be minimal. It is anticipated that the entire
bus fleet would be maintained at the Public Works/Transportation Complex which the
facility will be capable of handling. The main operations (storage, drivers room,
fueling) however, would be located down valley and therefore will not effect the site.
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PROJECT PHASING & BUDGET
The building expansions and site plan development is expected to occur over the next
six to ten years. The phasing is required to keep the site operational and due to funding
constraints. Expansion of the site to the north must be accomplished first to provide
space for the other site improvements. Other development can occur based on the
priority of space needs and available funding.
Construction of the covered parking and storage areas along the north edge of the space
will provide space for staging during renovation and expansion of the shops facilities.
The Bus Barn expansion needs to precede purchase of longer buses, and replacement of
the fueling facilities and tank farm is linked to government regulations and expiration
of the Town of Vail's current fuel supply contract. The expansion and renovation of
the Administrative Building can occur whenever funding is available, as can the
development of employee parking. A proposed phasing plan follows with a respective
conceptual cost estimate for budgeting.
Phase I -Site Expansion. Site Utility Upgrades and Environmental Concerns,
A. Retaining Walls and Excavation
B. Sitework including paving, utilities, landscape
C. Upgrade electrical transformers, feeders, service
D. Construct Employee Housing (Alternate Phase II)
E. Prepare water quality control report
F. Prepare hazard mitigation report
G. Prepare hazardous materials/waste storage report
H. Prepare drainage mitigation report
Phase II -North Buildines and Covered Storage
A.Streets Heated Storage
B.Covered Streets Building
C.Welding Shop and Chassis Wash Bay
D.Cinder Storage
E.Parks Storage
Phase III -Central Maintenance Building Exp_ ansion and Remodel
A. Fleet Maintenance
B. Public Works Shops
C. Covered Storage
D. Greenhouse
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Phase IV -Transportation Expansion and Remodel
A. Transportation Building
B. Remove Existing Fueling and Wash
C. New Fuel/Wash Facilities
Phase V -Administration Remodel. Expansion and Parking
A. Administration Building
B. Sitework and Parking Area
The following budget costs were estimated for each project phase from the master plan
and conceptual building plans developed at the on-site. The project development costs
are estimated in 1993 dollars and will need to be adjusted based on the timing of each
project and future rates of inflation in construction costs.
Phase I Site Expansion, Site Utility Upgrades and $1,936,000
Environmental Concerns
Phase II North Buildings and Covered Storage 1,936,000
Phase III Central Maintenance Building Expansion and Remodel 2,547,000
Phase IV Transportation Expansion and Remodel 1,280,300
Phase V Administration Remodel, Expansion and Parking 698,300
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET $7, 810, 800
MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning and Environmental Commission
FROM: Community Development Department
DATE: January 10, 1994
SUBJECT: A request for an approval of the master plan to allow for an expansion
and renovation of the Town of Vail Public Works site located at 1308
Vail Valley Drive/an unplatted parcel north of the I-70 right-of-way,
located immediately north of Vail Village 8th Filing.
Applicant: Town of Vail
Planner: Andy Knudtsen
I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION,
n of Vail has hired consultants to provide a master plan for the Public Works facility.
The Tow
The plan anticipates the needs of the public works facility for the next ten to twenty years. It
is based on a thorough analysis of current personnel needs, future personnel needs, and the
facilities required for day to day operations. The plan calls for approximately 4,500 square
feet of additional office area and 48,000 square feet of interior shop/maintenance area. The
total additional building area called for by the master plan is approximately 52,000 square feet.
These expansions require a net increase in site area of 2.5 acres. All of this expansion will
occur by excavating into the hillside north of the existing facilities. The north edge of the
useable site area will be shifted approximately 25 to 100 feet north behind the existing
maintenance/bus barn building. One of the goals of the designers of the site plan is to ensure
that the additions, the parking areas, and storage areas be hidden by the existing building or
the existing berms. It is noted in the executive summary that the addition to the administration
building may be visible from the east, and the proposed employee housing at the east end of
the site will probably be visible over the berm. Another significant component of the master
plan is the creation of an on-ramp onto I-70 westbound. With the addition of the interstate
access, the congestion in the current tunnel-access should be alleviated. Copies of the
executive summary as well as the complete master plan are attached for the PEC's review.
II. ISSUES FOR CONSIDERATION,
Below is the list of the planning concerns after review of the document.
1, We believe that a section should be added to the master plan identifying the
process to be used for development of the site. This section should document
the planning process used for each specific component of the master p{an. It
will be important to note that all improvements are allowed only as a conditional
use, and will require conditional use approval by the Planning and
Environmental Commission (PEC). In some cases, variances may be needed,
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and those also must be approved by the PEC. During the PEC review, it will
be important to note that significant changes to the master plan may be
required once detailed drawings have been completed for specific components.
2. One of the most significant concerns of the planning staff relates to water
quality. Because the Public Works facility includes facilities such as gas tanks,
paint booths, bus washing and parking lots, there is potential for environmental
pollutants to affect this site. Planning staff recommends that a water quality
analysis be done and mitigation improvements be installed to insure that ground
water will not carry pollutants from this site.
3. Staff believes that at the time of specific conditional use reviews, the section
drawings provided in the master plan should be expanded to indicate the
interstate and residential areas. At that time, it should be verified that the
proposed improvements do not create highly visible site disturbance or visual
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4. The parking area by the Administration Building is shown to ascend the slope
and may create scarring. Staff believes that parking'in this area may need to
be relocated, if the cut and fill required and visual impacts to neighbors to the
south are too great.
5. Hazard evaluation must be done for each component and it is strongly
recommended that internal mitigation be provided. Alternatives to internal
mitigation may be considered if site and visual impacts are minimal.
6. Staff understands that the employee housing was to be done as Phase VI,
which would be the last phase. Staff recommends that this be shifted up into
one of the first two phases. Phase I as housing is a critical need of the
community. The number of employee units may also be increased upon further
design work.
7. Staff believes all site lighting should be fully cut-off. In the case any light
fixtures are selected which are not fully cut-off, they shall conform to the
recently adopted lighting ordinance (Section 18.54.050 (J)).
III. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH COMMENTS
Environmental Health asks that the following design issues be addressed in the Public Works
Master Plan.
1. We would strongly recommend that secondary containment be provided for
both hazardous materials storage and hazardous or special wastes. Secondary
containment is intended to catch spills that might occur. Containment must be
large enough to hold the total volume of hazardous waste stored.
2. All above ground tanks for hazardous waste or materials (e.g., oil, gas, solvent)
should have automatic shut off valves which would prevent overflows of
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containers. Also, all above ground tanks should have adequate guarding to
prevent rupture in the event a vehicle would hit the tanks.
3. Public Works may be a small quantity generator of hazardous waste (40 C.F.R
261.5) producing less than 1,000 kilograms (2,200 pounds) a month. If Public
Works produces between 100 and 1000 kilograms of waste per month than
they may store 1,000 kilograms (13,200 pounds) for up to 180 days with out a
permit. If the waste is to be shipped over 200 miles the waste may be stored
for up to 270 days. If public works produces less than 100 kilograms/month
they are exempt from RCRA but can not accumulate over 1,000 kilograms at
any time. Public Works needs to quantify the type and amount of hazardous
waste generated to determine the necessary facilities and disposal
requirements for their facility.
4. Drainage from the site should be mitigated through a detention pond or facility
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off from roads, residential, and commercial areas does negatively affect water
quality in the Gore. Providing a grassy detention area or an engineered catch
basin or a sediment retention system is necessary to reduce nonpoint source
impact from the Public Works facility.
IV. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the PEC approve this master plan, with the understandings outlined
above. If these concerns are incorporated into the master plan, staff believes that it should be
approved.
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PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION '
January 10, 1994
MINUTES
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT STAFF PRESENT
Greg Amsden Kristan Pritz
Bill Anderson Mike Mollica
Jeff Bowen Andy Knudtsen
Diana Donovan Jim Curnutte
Kathy Langenwalter Randy Stouder
Allison Lassoe
Dalton Williams
ana Donavan stated that this was not the correct location for the helipad and that
thi roposal had been reviewed by the PEC within the last twelve years. She sat
that t location added significant traffic concerns. She said that the valley at t ' site
location as narrow and steep and that this seems to amplify the noise of the
helicopters at pass through the Valley. She. is concerned that the Town uncil did
not previous) aster plan the municipal complex which would have bee he best
location for the lipad. Diana feels that Town Council should come with a solution
to this issue. Dian believes that the current site is workable as op sed to moving
the helipad into a res ential area.
Bill Anderson asked what average stop for a helicopter i and why the current
helipad site is not suitable. also inquired what the pr osed path a helicopter
would take out of Ford Park wo be and whether thi ath would go directly over the
tennis courts.
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five minutes. He said that the current heli is not large enough to accommodate the
larger helicopters that are now being use added that the off-ramp for I-70
presents problems far the current helip site. 'ck stated that the path a helicopter
takes depends upon the direction of a wind.
Bill Anderson stated that hew not opposed to removi parking spaces from Ford
Park but was concerned tha uring the spring and summe months, Ford Park is
heavily used and that its ms .inappropriate to have a helico er coming and going
from this area. He wo ered whether a helipad could be locate on top of the new
police addition when ' is completed. He felt that further considera ' n should also be
given to the existi site.
Greg Amsde stated that the existing site should be looked at and that it c Id
possibly b expanded and renovated. He said that the Ford Park site could a
tempor solution (up to two years).
Mi Halpert asked that should the Ford Park site be selected that Town staff look in
ether an impact statement is required.
7. A request for an approval of the master plan to allow for an expansion and renovation
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of the TAWn of Vait Public Works site located at 1309 Vail Valley Drive/an unplatted
parcel north of the I-70 right-of-way, located immediately north of Vail Village 8th Filing.
Applicant: Town of Vail
Planner: Andy Knudtsen
Andy Knudtsen made a presentation per the staff memo. He said that the master plan
calls for approximately 52,000 square feet of additional floor area. He also
summarized the issues for the PEC to consider in reviewing this request and
environmental health comments. He stated that staff is recommending approval of this
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master plan if the issues that have been raised in the staff memo can be incorporated
into the report and be adequately addressed.
Diana Donovan inquired about the access plan via I-70.
Kristen Hedberg said that it was envisioned to be a one-way on ramp used primary for
snow removal or emergency situations that may arise.
Dalton Williams inquired why only three employee housing units were being proposed.
Greg Hall stated that a poll of Public Works Department employees was conducted
and that there was not a large desire by employees to live on-site.
Dalton Williams stated that three employee housing units did not seem to be cost
effective.
Andy Knudtsen stated that the Housing Authority has previously looked at the site and
that there are constraints that limit the amount of housing that could be built.
Kristen Hedberg explained that the housing was envisioned for people who traveled
long distances or who needed to work during inclement weather situations, etc.
Greg Hall stated that this housing would not be used year round.
Larry Grafel stated that they felt it was positive to add employee housing units to the
Town and that the number of three units proposed was arbitrary.
t Dalton Williams said that he did not have significant problems with the proposed
master plan but that the housing should be deleted from the plan. He stated that the
proposed exit onto I-70 would not be viewed favorably by the community. He stated
that the proposed building was cutting back into the hillside too much and that it
needed to be more heavily screened. He added that he did not feel that this was the
time to be taking a large Public Works project through the Town right now due to the
present political environment within the community. He said that the community would
like to see an emplooyee housing project built by the I own prior to the Town embarking
on another venture to increase infrastructure.
Allison Lassoe agreed with Dalton's comments concerning the proposed number of
employee housing units for the Public Works site. She would like to see the master
t plan prioritized to address issues that need to be taken care of first and that the items
which are functioning to be lower on this list.
Kristen Hedberg stated that they envisioned phasing the project in just such a
prioritized manner and that this is why the administrative office expansion would be in
the latter phases of the master plan.
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Jeff Bowen suggested that the master plan should look further into the future. He said
that he was not in favor of an I-70 access for just the Public Works facility. He added
that the environmental concerns were important and should be addressed in Phase I.
Diana Donovan said the existing ditchlroad above the site should be added to the
plans as a reference point. She was most concerned with the site disturbance that
could result from this master plan. She said that she was in favor of employee
housing on this site and that possibly it could be built into the hillside to reduce the
noise impacts from the shops, snowplows, etc. She said the green house should be
made with nonreflective glass. She suggested that the impound lot be stacked above
the other parking lot to reduce site impacts. She added that she would like to see this
project done right, even if it does mean spending a bit more money to get what needs
to be done accomplished. She said that the Town should keep in mind the message
that each project or addition sends to the public. She felt that ideally, a public parking
structure could be located at the Public Works site with a tram connecting skiers to
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Bill Anderson stated that he agreed with Diana's comments concerning employee
housing units. He asked how large the proposed units would be.
Kirk Aker responded that the employee housing units were proposed to be two-
bedroom units.
Bill Anderson stated that thought should be given to all the potential uses this site
could accommodate in the future (i.e. the possibility of a helipad, additional employee
housing units, etc.). He felt that an improved entry on the east end of the site made
the most sense to him instead of an I-70 access point.
Susie Hervert stated that they had given considerable time and thought to
brainstorming about potential uses for this site.
Dalton Williams inquired what would become of the bus facilities if a light rail system
was implemented at some future date.
Greg Hall stated that a separate light rail facility would be required.
Greg Amsden stated that the proposed employee housing is needed. He said that the
expansion of the Public Works site is the beginning of an expansion in infrastructure
that will be occurring the next five years throughout the valley as our community
continues to grow.
Jeff Bowen made a motion to recommend approval to Town Council the master plan to
allow for an expansion and renovation of the Town of Vail Pub{ic Works site per the
staff memo and PEC comments made at the meeting with Dalton Williams seconding
the motion.
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He clarified that he was not opposed to employee housing on this site and that he
would like to see more than three employee housing units located on this site.
A 6-0 vote approved this request.
Diana Donovan inquired whether the proposed I-70 access would remain in the master
plan.
Larry Grafel stated it was not budgeted and if it was done, it would be the last part of
the plan to be completed. He emphasized that this was a concept.
Diana Donovan cautioned that this item would not be well received by the public.
The staff and PEC agreed that it would be shown as a conceptual idea only.
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wh the average slope of the site beneath the proposed structure and parkin rea
is in a ess of thirty percent in single family residential, two-family residential nd two-
fami(y pri ry/secondary residential zones to allow standards found in thi ection to
apply to the ' (side Residential zone district.
Applicant: Town of Vail
Planner: dy Knudtsen
Andy Knudtsen made a pres tation per the staff me and stated that staff was
recommending approval to ame Section 18.69.05 of the Town of Vail Zoning Code.
Jeff Bowen stated that he was in favo f thi mendment to the zoning code but that
he would like the Town to begin restrictin evelopment in areas greater than 30%.
Diana Donovan inquired whether th a was a re on that the Hillside Residential zone
district was left out of this secfio .
Kristan Pritz stated that th' section was originally added the Zoning Code to
facilitate better design steep slopes for single family and lex developments.
She said that the intent was that owners of lots with steep slopes did have
options and that a Design Review Board and Town Engineer ha o agree with the
proposed sol on.
Diana novan made a motion to approve this request to amend Section 1.9.050 of
the wn of Vail Zoning Code with Dalton Williams seconding the motion. A 6- vote
proved this request. "
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