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Home My WebLink About1970-10-12 Town Council MinutesI MINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING OF MAIL PLANNING COWISION AND (VAIL LOCALLLIQVOR DFCEIdEMEAUTHORITY) The meeting of the Vail Planning Commission and the Vail Board of Trustees was held on Mondav, October 12, 1970, at 7:40 P.M., at the Vail Elementary School. The following Planning Commissioners were present: Messrs. Clark, Donovan, Slifer, and �%Vor Dobson. The following Trustees were present: Messrs. Anderson, Bailev, Donovan, Freeman, Steinberg. White, and Mayor Dobson. Others present were: Messrs. Bernstein, Vail's Finance Director, Minger, nail's Town Manager, and Robinson, Vail's Town Attorney. The meeting was called to order by mayor Dobson. Guest speaker, ftarold milsap of the Soil Conservation Service, presented a short talk on "The Wise Use of All of Our Resources." Ile noted Vail's lack of participation at the Five-Countv Council Meetings held in Glenwood on the fourth Thursday of each month. At r?r. Milsap's suggestion, Mayor Dobson appointed Trustees Dono- van and White to take an active part regarding these meetings. Commissioner Slifer outlined the plat of Vail Village, Ninth. Filing, which was put before the Planning Commission for consid- eration of certification. It was moved by Commissioner Donovan, and seconded by Commissioner Clark, to accept the plan as submitted. It was then moved by Trustee Donovan, and seconded by Trustee Freeman to accept said plan as submitted to the Board of Trustees. The Board voted unanimously on the motion. Commissioner Slifer outlined the detailed proposed amendments to the Vail Zoning Ordinance (reference letters to the Board from P. Nott and P. Slifer). It was suggested that Rodney Slifer's letter should have the wording "less than a thirty-dav period" in ARTICLE I - SECTION 5. Commissioner Slifer concurred with the additional specification. Because of a fifteen-dav publishing notice date, the amended ordinance will be put before the Board of Trustees on Mondav, November 9, 1970, In consideration of. a Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License (3.2 beer only) for K 8 R Casino, Inc., it was noted that all applicable materials were received and fees were paid. Sergeant Craghead 'gave a report on investigation of the applicant, find- ing no discrepancies. One letter of protest, from Pepi Gramshammer, was received by the Board of Trustees against the applicant. Stewart Brown, the applicant's lawver, presented Exhibit 1 (a four -page petition of approximately one hundred signatures in favor of the application). Leonard S. Ruder was sworn in and testi- fied in favor of the applicant, stating his concern for the lack of entertainment facilities for the ages of between 18 and 21. The Board of Trustees has up to a 30-day period to make a decision, and will notify the applicant of its decision within that time. ItIn consideration of a Hotel -Restaurant Liquor License for Cokan Enterprises, Inc., it was noted that all applicable materials were received and fees paid, except for the lease. An unsigned copy of the lease was submitted to the Board. Sergeant Craghead gave a report on the investigation of the applicant, finding no dis- crepancies. Three letters of protest, from Lee Shepardson, Pepi Gramshammer, and P. A. Cramerus were received by the Board of October 12, 1970 Page 2 IsTrustees against the applicant. Ronald Zall represented Cokan Enterprises, Inc. and presented Exhibit 1 (a five -page petition of approximately one hundred twenty-five signatures in favor of the application). Charles Rosenquist, P.O. Box 686, flail, Colo., was sworn in and testified on behalf of the applicant, stating that the construction company developed the building according to the master plan of George Beardsley, Vail Associates, which desig- nated restaurant space. Robert H. Mott, Real Estate, Vail Associ- ates, was sworn in and testified on the clarification of C. Rosen- quistb statements, stating that the earliest plan was drawn about the first of 1970 and that there was a "Gentlemen's Agreement" between the lessee and the lessor as to following the schematic plan. Peter Switzer, 225 S. Main, Rockford, Illinois was sworn in and testified, stating that the lease is not contingent in any way on obtaining the Liquor License. Robert C. McClure, P.O. Box 722, Vail, Colo. was sworn in and testified for the applicant (himself), stating his opinion of a definite need in the Town of Vail for more and top quality restaurants. George Ward, P.O. Box 251, Vail, Colo. was sworn in and testified on behalf of the applicant, stating that he felt the reasonable requirement of the Town of Vail had not yet been met with respect to top quality restaurants. Byron D. Brown, P.O. Box 547, Vail, Colo. was sworn in and testified on behalf of the applicant, stating that he too felt that the reasonable restaurant requirements of the Town of Vail had not yet been met. Ron Riley, P.O. Box 355, Vail, Colo. was sworn in and testified against Cokan Enterprises, Inc., stat- ing that he felt Vail is already over -saturated with restaurant/ liquor licenses. Lee Shepardson, 1496 Bellevue, Washington, was sworn in and testified against the applicant, stating a proposal that an in-depth study be made to determine Vail's real need of more restaurant/liquor licenses, and until then a freeze of such grants be enforced. Pepi Gramshammer, P.O. Box 506, Vail, Colo., was sworn in and testified against the applicant, stating his con- cern of over -saturation in Vail of restaurant/liquor licenses and the inequality between the rate of growth and the restaurants in the Town of Vail over the past year. The Board of Trustees has up to a 30-day period to make a decision, and will notify the applicant of its decision within that time. The Financial Reports of July, August, and September, 1970, were read and approved as submitted. Trustee Anderson motioned that the Resolution regarding Amendment Mo. 3 (Home Rule) to the Colorado State Constitution be adopted. The motion was seconded by Trustee Donovan, and voted unanimously by the Board. *"r. Robinson, Vail's Attornev, recommended the Town's vacation of the right of way along I. Hanson's house. It was noted that Mr. Robinson would have an ordinance ready at the next Town Meeting. Trustee Donovan motioned the adoption Of Ordinance No. 13 (Series of 1970), an ordinance authorizing the borrowning of $50,000 for the purpose of supplying a temporary deficiency in the revenue for defraying the current expenses of the Town of Vail, and setting forth details relating thereto. The motion was seconded by Trustee White and voted unanimously by the Board. After a brief discussion with mr. D. r^cCall, a motion was made by Trustee Donovan to adopt the Resolution relating; to NO HUNTINn in the Vail Valley. The motion was seconded by Trustee Freeman and voted unanimously by the Board. A motion to appoint Anne Hogan and Nevin Nelson as Deputy Town Clerks was moved by Trustee Donovan, seconded by Trustee Freeman, and voted unanimously by the Board. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:40 A.M. October 13, 1970. c+ Q 100 October 15, 1970 The Board of Trustees Town of Vail Vail, Colorado Gentlemen: This is to confirm the position of Vail Associates, Inc. with respect to the Town's proposed floor area ratio re- ductions. According to our understanding you are considering making the following reductions both in the core and at Lionsh6ad. Existing Revised Zoning District F.A.R. F.A.R. Commercial Core II 1.5 to 1 1.25 to 1 Public Accommodations 1.5 to 1 1 to 1 High Density Multi -Family 1.5 to 1 1 to 1 We are in agreement with and strongly endorse these pro- posed reductions. Our endorsement, however, is condi- tioned on the development of a viable Planned Unit District which would be incorporated into the Zoning Ordinance in conjunction with the reduced F.A.R. provisions. In addi- tion we would expect that the reductions would not be made retroactive to include sales made by us prior to the effec- tive date of approval by the Board of Trustees. We consider the major issue in developing a Planned unit District to be an acceptable formula for determining an F.A.R. bonus. The bonus would be in excess of that estab- lished for existing zoning and would be a function of that portion of the total land area set aside for open space, pedestrian walks, and other common areas benefiting the general public. AREA CODE 303 476.5601 ONE WALL STREET, VAIL, COLORADO 81657 The Board of Trustees October 15, 1970 Page Two C We are confident that with mutual cooperation a Planned Unit District could be developed which would be beneficial to the Town as well as Vail Associates. Very truly yours, VAIL ASSOCIATES, INC. Robert H. Nott Vice President - Real Estate • •