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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-04-13 Town Council MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING VAIL BOARD OF TRUSTEES APRIL 13, 1970 In the absence of Mayor Dobson and the Mayor Pro-Tem, Blake Lynch called the meeting to order in the Holiday Inn Conference Room • at 7:45 p.m. ROLL CALL: Trustee Richard Bailey Trustee Thomas Steinberg Trustee John Donovan Trustee Charles Anderson Trustee Albert G. white I. ADMINSTER OATHS OF OFFICE TO TRUSTEES. Blake Lynch, Town Clerk, swore in the above -listed Trustees for their two-year term. Signed oaths are on file in the Town Office. II. ELECT MAYOR PRO-TV4. Trustee Bailey made motion to elect Trustee Stenberg to this post; Trustee Donovan seconded; and the Board unanimously approved the nomination. III. REAPPOINTMENT OF T06,TM CLERK. Upon motion by Trustee Donovan and second by Trustee Bailey, Blake Lynch was unanimously reappointed as Town Clerk. IV. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETIN�. Upon motion by Trustee Donovan and second by Trustee Bailey, the minutes of March 30 meeting were unanimously approved. V. FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT. Upon motion by Trustee Donovan and second by Trustee Bailey, the quarterly financial reports were unanimously approved. VI. VAIL CONVENTION CENTER. Blake reviewed his and Dale McCall's conversations in which the Town's ability to finan- cially assist the Convention center project was discussed -- the Town could provide the mechanism for such financing. Blake queried the Trustees as to whether --and to what level - they were interested in involving the Town on a subsidy basis. Dale McCall outlined the various projected uses of such Center and stressed the VRA envisions Vail as a conference and seminar center --not a convention town. He wanted to present the Trustees' feelings to the next VRA board meeting --at which time he would make his initial Convention Center presentation to them. He reviewed several operating revenue alternatives, Including a standard commission payable by lodge owners, a bed tax, etc. A figure of $500,000 was quoted for construction of the Center --not including most furniture and fixtures. This figure is based on Vail Associates' willingness to charge the contractor nothing for the land on which the Center would be erected. Trustee Donovan stressed that the cost of such a facility, to be operated by the VRA, should be shared by everyone involved in the community. All Trustees present felt this to be an appropriate site for such a facility, except Tod Anderson, who felt some consideration should be given to Lions Head. page 2 The Trustees assured Dale that they support the basic concept of the Center and that, upon receipt cf more detailed financial figures, they will consider sponsorship in that area also. Mayor Pro-Trm Steinberg remarked that he desires a greater "cross -breeding" between the VRA Board of Directors and the Board of Trustees. He suggested that Dale convey an invitation for one or more members of the VRA Board to attend our meetings. • VII. STATUS REPORT ON ELECTRIC UTILITY STUDY. Blake requested that the Trustees authorize $460 over the originally allocated $3,500 to be used to complete the electric utility study being conducted by C.H. Roper. The delays in preparation of this report have been largely due to failure of Holy Cross data processing records to break out information in the cat- egories necessary for this report. Mr. Roper has had to develop these summaries himself. Upon motion of Trustee Bailey and second by Trustee Donovan, the Board unanimously approved allocation of the additional $460 for Mr. Roper. VIII. CONSIDERATION OF CONSTRUCTION FACTORS FOR COVERED BRIDGE AREA LANDSCAPING ._ Blake outlined the alternatives for land- scaping of this area: (1) Require Gayi.or Miller to use a center crane for construction of the Mountain Haus and proceed with 'endscaping; (2) Allow him use of the side crane he pro- poses and landscape the area to the fence this summer; (3) Defer the entire landscaping project until next summer when construc- tion has been completed. Blake personally recommended that Gaynor be allowed a 25-Foot area of the portion to he land- scaped, with the remainder of the project commencing this • summer. He added that Gaynor's intended contribution to the project of $5,000 might conceivably be increased due to the inconvenience and delay caused by his construction require- ments, and his financial advantage in not using a center crane. Trustee Donovan suggested designating an area of the main parking lot in which Gaynor could store materials for a specific space rental fee. If such a storage area were established, Trustee Donovan feels paving of such area should be deferred until storage is no longer necessary. Trustee White remarked that Mr. Miller had overhead pedestrian protection during construction. Chris Moritz will be in town Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. to meet with Blake and the Trustees for an on -site inspection of the situation, with subsequent recommendations to be made to Gaynor. Trustee Anderson was in favor of giving him the storage space he requires in the parking lot; however, he felt some rental fee would be necessary. There was some discussion on the pollution problems which occur each summer when paving is in progress. The wet -process asphalt plant pollutes Gore Creek; the alternative process produces unpleasant fumes which spread throughout the valley. All local operations of this type will be urged to take the utmost care in prohibiting such occurrences. IX. RATIFICATION OF BUS AGREEMENT BETWEEN VAIL ASSOCIATES AND THE TqWN: Upon motion by Trustee Donovan and second by Trustee White, the following agreement ratification was unanimously passed by the newly elected Board: page 3 "The Board of Trustees of the Town of Vail, hereby ratifies and affirms the execution of an Agreement dated March 13, 1970, by the Mayor of the Town of Vail and Vail Associates, Ine., a copy of said agreement having been made a part of the minutes of the Board meeting of March 13, 1970, and which agreement refers to the respective interest of the Town and Vail Associates, Inc., in a 1970 Ford But." X. ONV IDERATION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS (PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 8 OF 1970). Attorney Stewart Brown requested that each Trustee present persue the .available maps to assure his familiarity with the proposed zoting, changes. Terry Minger then verbally reviewed the proposed changes and initial zonings. A. Tracts A and D, Lott 4 and 5, LionsHead, to be zoned CC II. B. Site north of Holiday Inn to be changed from A to HDMF. C. Lot north of I-70 from A to HDMF. D. Golf course area southeast of Manor Vail from A to HDMF. E. Convention Center site to PA. (with parking restrictions to apply) F. Area west of Ptarmigan Raod from MF to R. G. Annexation of loth filing. H. Sandstone 70 annexation to be zoned MF. I. Pulis annexation to be zoned R. J. One -acre parcel north of creek on Pulis annexation to MF. K. Lots 6 and 7 (original request for 6,7,8 and 9) to HDMF. During the discussion on proposed setback requirements, Jim Keough --who is connected with the planned Edelwiess Lodge -- asked if balconies would be allowed within or without the setback restriction. Gerry White replied that they would be included as part of the building. Discussion ensued on whether or not building permits applied for before enactment of this ordinance would be approved as submitted. Trustee Donovan suggested making the ordinance effective ©n an emergency basis, and requiring applicants to seek variances. Attorney Brown noted that the Board has the power to authorize or refuse granting of any permit in violation of this pending ordinance. The choice to pass or not is a decision of the Board --it can instruct the Buidling Inspector accordingly. Attorney Brown and Trustee Bailey suggested the following resolution be passed by the Trustees. "All applications for building permits shall be subject to the provisions of this amended ordinance except those for which applications have been submitted in substantial state to this date, which applications Should be exempt from this ordinance." page 4 Trustee Donovan suggested setbacks for commercial cores: CC I and II 10 feet, front, side and rear from any tract land CC I1 only 15 feet from nearest public street alley, etc. • There was no setback requirement for the existing core. Blake remarked that Vail Associates' suggested six-foot parking setback is impractical in his opinion. Attorney Brown in- corporated the changes requested by the Trustee approval. Blake polled the Trustees as to whether they had read and understood the proposed ordinance, they all replied affirma- tively and unanimously approved the proposed ordinance (at- tached hereto as Exhibit A). Trustee Bailey made motion to direct the Building Inspector to exempt from the requirements of this amendment any plans submitted to him which are in a substantially complete state. Trustee Donovan seconded, and the Board unanimously approved the motion. XI. CONSIDERATION OF PETITION TO CLOSE THE WEST END OF VAIL VALLEY -MUM TO VEHICULAR T`RAI1 iSayor�o-fiem Steinberg noted that Gordon Brittan, initiator of this petition, was not in attendance and that the other petitioners were also unavailable. Because Messrs. Warren and Jay Pulis were present, Mayor Steinberg asked them to present their opposition to the petition. They, as well as the Planning Commission, objected to the petition for the following reasons: • 1. Pulis' attorney feels such vacation of a publicklly dedicated road to be in violation of Colorado Statutes. 2. Ready access for fire and police functions is denied to an area which has already been annexed to the Town with the understanding that it would be a through road. 3. This is the most expeditious route to the golf course from Town. 4. It created a greater hardship to the people it denies access to than to the people who are petitioning. Upon motion by Trustee Bailey and second by Trustee Donovan, the Board unanimously denied approval of this petition. However, the Board would be receptive to any proposed restric- tions in terms of lesser speed limits, etc. With no further business to be discussed, the meeting adjourned at 11:05 p.m., with an Executive Session to follow. •