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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-10-12 Town Council MinutesMINUTES REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF TRUSTEES/ PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 12, 1971 A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Vail was held pursuant to call and notice, along with the Vail Planning Commission, at the hour of 7:30 p. m., October 12, 1971, in the LionsHead Meeting Room. The following trustees, constituting a quorum, were present: Mayor John Dobson Clay Freeman Tod Anderson Dick Bailey John Donovan The following members of the Vail Planning Commission were present: • Dave Gorsuch Rod Slifer, Chairman Bob Clark John Donovan John Dobson Also present at this meeting were: Terry Minger, Town Manager Larry Robinson, Town Attorney Jerry Brown, Eagle County Planner, was present to show his filmregarding 1-70 and Glenwood Canyon. He said that the interstate was going to be built within the next two or three years, and the people now have a chance to de- sign a good looking highway rather than a four -lane highway that might ru in the beauty of the canyon. His film showed a two -level structure in Italy, which he stated as being one way to keep the canyon pretty; however, he • also noted that there would be a tremendous snow removal problem. The film had various cuts made by the Highway Department on other projects similar to this proposed one, and he pointed them out as being very unsightly. The ultimate decision will be made by John Volpe, Secretary of Transportation, and Governor John Love. Mr. Minger and Dick Peterson, President of Vail Associates, had met this day with two representatives of the Highway Depart- ment, concerning Vail Pass, which is another project that Jerry Brown would like people to be concerned with. The Antholz property was then discussed. John Amato, developer; Walter Richardson, planner; and Art Tarler, project director, were present to ex- plain their intentions. Itwas noted that the plan had already been presented to the Board of Trustees and the Planning Commission for review, but that this was a hearing of an informal nature to encourage public comment on the development. After an explanation of the development plans, Mr. Walter Maitland objected to the access road which cuts through the two main parts of Manor Vail, saying that this would be a very congested road and being op- posed to vehicular traffic of any kind. He also said that more consideration should be given to the proposed M. F. zone directly behind Manor Vail. He also noted that if there is going to be a ski lift there, the parking is not ade- quate, and he thinks that perhaps the skiers will use the Manor Vail Parking Lot. Another point that worries him i s the removal of the valuable trees surrounding this property. Chuck Brigg, attorney from Denver representing Manor Vail, made the fol- lowing objections: He felt that the bridge proposed for vehicular traffic should be pedestrian only, as is the rest of the Town, that possibly there could be a vehicular access from the east. He also questioned the ownership of the strip of road in question. He then started talking about the ski lift, at which point Dick Peterson stated that there were no plans at this time for a ski lift to serve the Antholz property. Walt Richardson said that the access from Frontage Road would probably be used more for cars than the bridge between the buildings at Manor Vail. He also explained that this bridge is inthe only possible location due to the grade of the land. Further, that it would be impractical to not have vehicular access at first for merchandising purposes. Most of the skier parking would be done in the north portion of the property, in the mesa. He also stated that projected number of people in this area would approach 3.000. Mr. Amato then commented on the bridge. He said that it had originally been planned as access to the Antholz property, that they need vehicular access in the early stages of the development, and that if it were not econom- ically feasible, they would not petition for annexation to the Town. He also said that they had tried to sell the property directly behind Manor Vail to the owners of the condominiums at Manor Vail, and that they had refused it. A meeting will be scheduled soon for recommendations from the Planning Commission and the Town. ORDINANCE NO. 14, SERIES OF 1971, AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF LAND FOR PUBLIC USE, INCLUDING PARK FACILITIES, PEDESTRIANAREAS, PUBLIC STREETSAND THOROUGHFARESAND OPEN -SPACE PROPERTY; THE ACCEPTANCE OF LEASEHOLD INTEREST IN CERTAIN REAL ESTATE FOR PUBLIC USE INCLUDING PARKS. PLAY- GROUNDS, AND PLACES FOR RECREATION AND AMUSEMENT; THE ACCEP- TANCE OF STREET DEDICATIONS; AND SETTING FORTH MATTERS IN RELATION THERETO was approved after an endorsement by Rod Slifer, a motion by Trustee Donovan, and a second by Trustee Anderson, and a unanimous isvote. Some zoning changes for the 3rd filing at LionsHead were discussed by Bob Nott, Vail Associates, and itwill be again be brought up at the meeting to be held November 2, The final hearings on the 2nd and 3rd filings for Vail Associates LionsHead were approved after a motion by Trustee Donovan, a second by Trustee Anderson, and unanimous vote for approval by the Board. Jim Wolfe's proposal to run a horse-drawn sleigh out to the Golf Course from the Chili Bowl and using the Golf Clubhouse for entertainment was discussed, but it was decided that this proposal should be taken before the Rec District Board. The Blue Cow had asked for an easement through the Town's parking lot, and it was decided that after the parking structure plans are made, the Town wil I consider the easement request. The trustees were to meet to look at the sub- ject property. The meeting adjourned at 1103 p.m. J�i/v�l T wn Jerk It