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.
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