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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-09-19 Town Council Minutesrr° E • MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL SEPTEMBER 19, 1972 A regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail was convened at 7:40 p.m., September 19, 1972, in the Council room of 'the Vail Municipal Building. Mayor John A.. Dobson and the following Councilmen were present: Richard Bailey Joseph Langmaid Josef Staufer Tom Steinberg Also present were: Larry Robinson, Town Attorney Stan Bernstein, Finance Director The minutes of the meetings of August 1, August 15, August 23 and August 29, 1972, had. been previously received by the Council. Councilman Staufer moved these minutes be approved; Councilman Steinberg seconded; approval was unanimous. Ernst Larese had submitted a plan for, parking at the Cornice Building which would require that a variance be granted. It was suggested that this plan be re -worked for a pull= through driveway. A decision on .the matter will be made at a later meetingafter proper notice of a hearing has been given. A request for an F.A.R. variance for the Williams resi- dence was referred to the Board of Zoning, Appeals and Examiners. . A request from Rob Garton for a donation to Eagle -Piney. For the 1973 Fiscal year was referred to budget programing. The Council discussed the possibility of comments .from the Town of Vail on proposed subdivision plats outside of the town boundaries. .They were Favorably disposed to the taking of such actions. The Town had been offered a lease on part of Lots G & H, Vail Village second Filing for use as additionalparking during the forthcoming winter. Only a $10. rental payment would be made. Councilman Steinberg moved that such an arrangement be made; Councilman Bailey seconded; approval was unanimous. Mr. Elias of the VRA inquired regarding the procedure for application and selection of new members to the Planning Commission. These seats must be Filled by residents of the:Town of Vail. Notice will be given of the availability of applications to be submitted to the Council. Mr. Robert R. Clark submitted his resignation, as a member of the Board of Zoning, Appeals and Examiners. Said resignation was accepted by the Council. As there was no further business, Councilman Staufer moved the meeting be adjourned; Councilman Steinberg seconded. The, meeting adjourned at 9:30 P. M. lh • • • 0 MINUTES WORK SESSION TOWN COUNCI L OF THE TOWN OF VAI L AND THE VAIL PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 29, 1972 A work session of the Town Council and Planning Commission of the Town of Vail was convened at 2:10 p.m., September 29, 1972, in the Conference Room of the Vail Municipal Building. Mayor John A. Dobson and the following councilmen were present: Richard Sailey Joseph Langmaid Tom Steinberg Gerry White Chairman Robert Clark and James Slevin of the Planning Commission were present. Also present were: Terrell Minger, Town Manager Stanley Bernstein, Finance Director Kent Rose, Town Engineer There was some discussion of the possibility of obtaining a Ginkelvan.. More specific discussions of cast, timing, etc. will be held later. Mr. Robert Royston, an architect, .was present for the work session. If his firm were selected to do a master plan, he would utilize the services of a specialized planning firm. After presenting his impressions of Vail., Mr. Fbyston responded to questions from the group. He acknowledged that bike- ways along the stream might not bepossible in the central and core areas of the village. Mayor Dobson noted that even a narrow footpath would be desir- able. Mr. Royston suggested that, at least; trees could be planted in such a way as to make the main entrance to Vail more attractive. In regard to the proposition that areas be set aside for automobiles, .it was asked how such limits could be enforced. Mr. Royston was of the opinion that it would be more difficult to convince the residents to use these areas than the visitor; the latter could be attracted to -them by proper advertising. Also in regard to parking, Mr. Royston felt that the present main parking lot would. be the logical place for a structure; in addition, that a traffic study might reveal currently unperceived possibilities. A discussion of bicycle paths brought out that the possible cost might be approximately $8,000 per mile. Mr. Minger stated .that his goal wasto master plan.the entire town in terms. of services, facilities, etc.; to discover what is desired, how much it will cost, what new ordinances and provisions are needed, what new sources of revenue such as a condominium tax or an additional one. cent sales.tax might be needed. Councilman White noted that he would like to see the town com- mitted to some projects this fall, bicycle and pedestrian paths, tree plantings, etc. Mr. Royston noted that it would be feasible to expect a completed -plan within approximately 6 months after a decision has been made. Councilman White stated that he felt public work sessions should be held to discover what was desired in the plan. It was suggested that a presentation should be.made„ to structure the meetings, but that, care should be taken in the type of presen- tation given. There was general agreement,that the development of a master, plan should be undertaken. There was discussion of the desirability and feasibility of an increased sales tax; also of the possibility of obtaining monies and trees for replanting from the Highway Department. Mr. Royston noted that the cost to the Town, if•his firm were hired for the job, would be reduced if a sharing arrangement could be worked out with the County. However, it was agreed that this might. unduly delay the project. If this sharing were not contemplated, the cost couldrun between $25,000 { • • • and $50,OOO to produce a good preliminary master plan. Typographical information, aerial photographs, as -built plans, etc. will be needed from the Town. Mr. Royston would also be working on the zoning ordinance in conjunction with the development of this plan. He will present a formal pro- posal within the next month. As there was no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at,.4:30. p.m. Eli Town Cle k Page 2 W i • E • MINUTES REGU LAR MEETING TOWN COUNCI L FOR THE TOWN OF VAI L OCTOBER 3, 1972 . A regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vailwas convened at 7:40 p.m., October 3, 1972, in the Council Room of the Vail Municipal Building. Mayor John A. Dobson and the following councilmen were present: Richard Bailey Joseph Langmaid Thomas Steinberg Also present were: Terrell Minger, Town Manager Lawrence B. Robinson,. Town Attorney The meeting was first convened with the Council acting as the Local Liquor Licensing Authority. Bridgewater Inn, Inc. had filed for a beer, wine and liquor license, the premises to be located in part of the Lionsquare Lodge, Lot 1, Vail Lionshead, First Filing.. Town Clerk Minger noted that the necessary information had been received, and"the necessary fees paid. Mr. Robinson noted that there were no negative findings reported by the police department. Some letters had been received in favor of the application; no letters against the application had been roceived. The Mayor read the Colo- rado statutes applicable to the hearing. Mr. S. Douglas McLaughlin appeared representing the applicant. He presented to the Council three petitions in favor of the application. Mr. McLaughlin also asked the Council to take note of the previous licenses granted in the area and the testimony previously given as to the statistics of the area. Town Clerk Minger swore in Mr. William John Monsour, Mr. William James Cunningham, Mr. Warren E. Klug and Ms. Jane Madeleine Feller. Mr. Cunningham testified that he is a 50% owner in the restaurant corporation and also a general and limited partner in the firm which developer the property. The lodge in which the :restaurant is proposed to be located has an overnight capacity of 400. Mr. Cunningham has no restaurant experience and will function basically as an investor in the corporation. There are 78 parking spaces above ground and 58 spaces under- ground at the location. The. fact that some of the lodging facilities near the premises will have no restaurant facility was cited as demonstrating the need for the facility. Mr. Cunningham is not an officer of the corporation; he is a member of the board. He is over 21 and has, never committed a felony, Mr. Monsour testified that he is a 25% owner and also the President and Treasurer of the Bridgewater Inn, Inc. He wilt be the manager of the proposed restaurant. He gave his experience in the restaurant business, including the fact that he has a degree in hotel and restaurant management. They propose a 30-seat cocktail lounge and a 70--seat dining facility. It is hoped they can stay open 12 months a year. Mr. Monsour noted that the health inspector had reviewed their plans and suggested some changes, which will be made. He is over 21 and has never committed a felony. Mr. Klug is the operations manager of the Lionsquare Lodge. He is a 25% stockholder and secretary of the corpor- ation. He is also a member of the Board of Directors., It was his opinion that, as there will be over 1700 beds in the Lionshead area, there is a demonstrated need for the restaurant. He is over 21 and has never committed a felony. Ms. Feller testified that she is a secretary and reservationist for Lionsquare Lodge. From her experience working in the area, she feels there is a need for the faci lity. As there were no further questions of the witnesses, Mr. McLaughlin asked that the license be granted to Bridgewater Inn, Inc. Mayor Dobson stated that the decision will be given in writing within 30 days and a certified copy will be mailed to the applicants. The Local Liquor Licensing Authority adjourned at8:15p.m.