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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-03-05 Town Council MinutesNOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING 0 OF THE TOWN COUNCIL y • PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in accordance with the Charter for the Town of Vail, that a special meeting of the Town Council for the Town of Vail will be held in the Council Room of the Municipal Building at the hour of 10:00 o'clock a.m. on Monday, March 5, 1973. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss various matters pertaining to applications for building permits for construction within the Town of Vail, matters pertaining to water and sewer facilities, and related matters pertaining to building and development policies within the Town of Vail. DATED this 28th day of February, 1973, at the hour of 11:30 o'clock a.m. Town Clerk y N, ton f boX 1 oo • vail, cotorado 81657 • 303 476.561 3 voll March 2, 1973 TO: TERRY MINGER TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: KENT ROSE JIM LAMONT DIANA TOUGHILL RE: STAFF REVIEW OF VILLAGE CENTRE �i The following recommendations are made by the Town of Vail Staff after careful review of the proposed project: 1. We feel approval should be given only for building "B" and that the remainder of the project should be reviewed under the proposed new zoning ordinance and master plan. 2. Temporary parking should be furnished on the site for Building "A" and building "B" (as shown on site plan) until such time as pedestrian precinct master plan and transportation terminal plans are completed and adopted. At that time we suggest negotiations with Mr. Hibberd in an attempt to provide all parking in the transporta- tion terminal or to provide any on site parking below grade. 3. If approval is given, it should be subject to an approved landscaping plan for both buildings, with particular attention to the stream tract. 4. All trash areas should be screened from view. 5. We suggest that the exterior treatment of the building be softened by the addition of wood veneer or other suitable natural material. 6. All signs must be approved by the Sign Review Committee. box too . vaiI, colorado 81557 • 303•476-5613 March 2, 1973 TO: TERRY MINCER TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: KENT ROSE JIM LAMONT DIANA TOUGHILL RE: STAFF REVIEW OF MONTANEROS PHASE II The following recommendations are made by the Town of Vail Staff after careful review of the proposed project: 1. We strongly recommend the removal of the attached commercial space as.it is not an integral part of the design for the project. 2. Parking should not be allowed in interior court yard. These spaces would not be required if the commercial space is removed. Heavy landscaping could then be provided in this court yard which should be pedestrian oriented. 3. It is also suggested that parking be removed from the north side of the building and that a parking concession for approxi- mately 10 spaces be granted so parking can be removed from the south side of building adjacent to tract land. 4. Final approval should be subject to an approved landscaping plan. 5.. We feel decorative screening could be provided for underground parking on both existing and proposed structures so that cars are less visible from the pedestrian areas. Ej to,,#1 - • March 2, 1973 Staff Review Page 2 8. It is suggested that alternate treatment of foundation areas on both structures could be used to hide the unsightly concrete foundation walls. We would suggest a natural material such as .moss rock. 7. A children's play area could be incorporated into the central court. box too . Vail, Colorado 81657 • 303•476-5613 8. All signs must be approved by the Sign Review Committee. • r, • box too . vail, Colorado 81657 • 363•476.5613 March 2, 1973 TO: TERRY MINGER TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: KENT ROSE JIM LAMONT DIANA TOUGHILL RE: STAFF REVIEW OF VILLA CORTINA The following recommendations are made by the Town of Vail Staff after careful review of the proposed project: 1. Since the parking area is completely heated and snow storage will not be a problem, we suggest that they be allowed to use parking spaces 9' x IS' with a 24' aisle, This would allow the parking to be moved back from the property line 3' so that landscaping could be incorporated into the area south of the Fire Station. 2. Planter boxes could be used to efficiently break up the parking area, particularly in the summer when less parking is being used. .3. We suggest that the retaining walls adjacent to the ramp to underground parking be treated with stone, brick or other de- corative material to relieve the monotony of large expanses of asphalt. Parking in the above grade parking could be screened by adding a small wooden fence to the top of the retaining wall. 4. If clearucae.gem-;;.,aZl-lartte-eeuld-be---incorporated .over S. Heavy landscaping should be concentrated in the area adjacent to the green belt area. lovig- 0 nailIV * March 2, 1973 T box too . vaiI, coIorado 81657 . 303•476.5613 TO: TERRY MINGER TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: KENT ROSE JIM LAMONT DIANA TOUGHILL RE: STAFF REVIEW OF LIONSHEAD LODGE ADDITION The following recommendations are made by the Town of Vail Staff after careful review of the proposed project: 1. Landscaping plan should be approved, with emphasis on the area around the entry and adjacent to the green belt area. 2. We suggest that.some type of brick paving or similar material be used in the entry area to create interest in this area. 3. Letter of approval from Vail Associates for ingress and egress for driveway on Tract I must be obtained. 4. A children's play area could be incorporated into the land- scaped area on the south side of the building. S. If a retaining wall is used adjacent to the parking ramp, we suggest it be treated with some type of stone or other natural material. 6. Since Tracts I and J have been set aside for the drainage ease- ment, drives should be designed to provide for surface water. 7. All signs must be approved by the Sign Review Committee. 8. up -b-y-..using--W-in w-- reatment -the—�as-t--e-l-eva-t--i-an . tovil 0 box i o o . Vail, colorado a1657 . 303.4'16.5612 March 2, 1973 TO: TERRY MINGER TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: KENT ROSE JIM LAMONT DIANA TOUGHILL RE: STAFF REVIEW OF VAIL INTERNATIONAL The following recommendations are made by the Town of Vail Staff after careful review of the proposed project: 1.'We recommend that a parking concession for g cars eight be ranted g so that parking would not be necessary on the east portion of site adjacent to Middle Creek. This area could then be heavily landscaped to screen parking area from green belt. 2. Landscaping should be increased toward Middle Creek and approval should be subject to an approved landscaping plan. 3. Attention should be brought to the fact that the southwest corner of the building is approximately 11 from a 12" water main. The building is legal as situated, but the water line could be damaged in the process of construction and if possible building should be relocated. 4. All signs must be approved by the Sign Review Committee. 5. Landscaping should be used to screen parking from view from the Frontage Road. This could be accomplished by using heavy land- scaping toward the west entrance and by planting along the Fron- tage Road in cooperation with the State Highway Department. i r a townof voil box 100 • vail, Colorado 81657 • 303 476 5613 March 7, 1973 TO: TERRY MINGER TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: KENT ROSE JIM LAMONT DIANA TOUGHILL RE: STAFF REVIEW OF SNOWBIRD LODGE A Snowbird Lodqe The Town staff feels that this is the type of project the Town Council has been attempting to avoid through the design review process. We feel that this type of project should be discouraged and we would like to bring to your attention the facts that make this project undesirable. I. The.building exceeds the F.A.R. by 1752 sgua _proxi- 5si a ei)'—iiidi uCvCiuper" dppi,y for a zero setback variance a the east and wesT properly Myles. 2. Developer also applied for, and received, a variance from the Uniform Building Code to allow openings (doors, windows, etc.) closer than 3t from property lines. 3. Parking variance has been applied for as spaces measure only 91 x 181 with a 24' aisle. There are only 70 spaces provided and 78 are required by present parking ordinance. 4. Proposed deck to Gondola building will not be permitted as it crosses a major utility easement. This is prohibited also by protective covenant. Deck would exclude fire equipment from the Gondola building as this is the only existing fire access. T -e re i 5 d i au a of th E ; ,.g .....cJ u-a ratrte for the i <e path i6 the t Inri�ra+.; .,.tea, 5. We que rtiny iiiuIudvJ lii I' .A, aS i-5__set a 11 Y y V-. -A,. 6 0ve1v50 _ t jtP s c vPro ._h g an parking iIi7s— lom4-a-g aI 7. Any approval for this project should be subject to an approved landscaping plan and all signs are subject to review by Sign Review Committee. • box too . vaiI, coiorado 81657 . 303.476-5513 March 2, 1973 TO: TERRY MINDER TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING COMMISSION 7T FROM: KENT ROSE JIM LAMONT DIANA TOUGHILL RE: CONOCO ADDITION The following recommendations are made by the Town of Vail Staff after careful review of the proposed project: 1. Approval is subject to an approved landscaping plan. Conoco has agreed to provide any landscaping which we might require. c::1 W 1", —. We _ i � � : - - iit- . o e p sav'am- :for n- eov4i ^$d on —)�i3£ 5�'��?' �. v 3. A hipped roof is suggested in lieu of the roof detail proposed so that it will be compatible with existing building. 4. Exterior walls should be of similar material as existing building. 5. Fencing at least 6' tall should be provided to screen car storage area from view. It is suggested that a com- bination of stone or brick and wood be used for the fences. 6. -Sign must be approved by the Sign Review Committee. 7. Only one bay should be allowed to open to the frcnt and the overhead door for this bay should be treated with some type of stained :aood to harmonize with exterior of building. MINUTES; - SPECIAL JOINT MEETING TOWN COUNCI l_ OF THE TOWN OF VAI L AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS/VAIL WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT MARCH 5, 1973 A special joint meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail and the Board of Directors of the Vail Water and Sanitation District was convened at 10:30 a.m., March 5, 1973, in the Council Room of the Vail Municipal Building. Mayor John A. Dobson and the following . Councilmen were present: Richard Bailey John Donovan Joseph Langmaid Josef Staufer Tom Steinberg Gerry White The following members of the Board of Directors were present. John Dobson Ted Kindel Josef Staufer Gerry.White The following representatives of the Upper Eagle Valley Sanitation District were present: John Amato Fred Green Lee Whiteman Also present were: Terry Minger, Town Manager Stan Bernstein, Finance Director Kent Rose, Town Engineer Eric Edeen, Town Sanitarian Pete Burnett, Street Superintendent Tony Rossi, Sewer Plant Superintendent Mr. Minger explained that the Ken R. White Company had been engaged to study the ability of the two districts to treat sewage and provide water in both the short and long term. Mr. Dasei Hallmark, a representative of -- that firm, explained that population, both current and projected, is a very important variable in their study. In the future, the largest growth will take place downstream from Vail at a rate of approximately 2,000 people per year. The sewage flow records for the Vail Plant for 1972 indicate that the peak was in June; a time not in line with either population or water consumption. Likewise, at 4:00 a. m. , when there is little water consumption and hence, should be little sewage generated, the flow records still show a rather heavy flow. These factors point to infiltration of the lines. Some graphs which attempted to separate the amount of the flow that is actual sewage from that which is infiltration were explained. Some of the figures used to make the projections are that average daily consumption is around 100 gallons per person, with 80% of the water finally going through the sewage treatment plant. The operations of the Vail sewer plant were explained. Parts of the plant are capable of going above 1 million gallons per day. One important factor is to be able to adjust the operation to changes in flow.. It was recommended that enough equipment be acquired to allow these adjustments. When the adjust- ments are made, the current clarifier will handle 750,000 gallons. In order to go to 1 million, an additional clarifier needs to be added. In order to design the clarifier, a decision must be made on the approach to be taken toward infiltration. The design would vary depending upon the type of flow going through the plant. in order to expand the Vail plant to 2 million gallons, an aeration system would be required. r Currently the Vail and Avon plants have a combined capacity of 1.5 million gallons. The operation of the Avon plant was explained. The size of their clarifier limits the plant to 800,000 gallons per day. If this were improved, the capacity would be 1.2 million. Additional suggestions were that: 1 . the aerobic digestor is too small; 2. a skimming device is needed; 3. the plant, with the exception of the sludge beds, needs to be covered in order to assure proper temperature. The Avon p lant also needed to acquire more laboratory equipment. It was suggested that when the sludge beds cannot be used, a septic tank truck be used to transport the waste either to Vail or to a landit l I. A member of the group asked if Mr. Hallmark thought the work done last summer in the Bighorn area would be effective against the infiltration. Mr. Hallmark indicated that the flow records show when the work was done; hence, it might have been effective. Normal infiltration is 200 gallons per mile of line. Excess infiltration can be located by measurements between manholes or by using TV equipment in the lines. When found, the lines can either be sealed at the key points or plastic liners can be placed in the lines. Councilman Steinberg inquired if the Vail system had experienced much infiltration prior to the construction of the UEVS system; Mr. Burnett indicated that there had been very little. Mr. Minger summarized that the steps to be taken by the Vail district are: • 1 . the halting of infiltration; 2. the operation of the plant more efficiently; S. the addition of baffles and a concret wall, bringing the capacity to 750,000 gallons with a potential for a million gallons for short periods; 4. the addition of a clarifier to bring the capacity to 1 million gallons with a peak -period capacity of 1.5 million gallons. These improvements could be completed by next December. Mr. Hallmark suggested that it is neces- sary to decide to what extent the two plants are going to be viewed as an integral system. Mr. Minger, suggested that the EPA is involved in this decision. Mr. Amato, speaking for the UEVSD, noted -that they have arranged for a bond issue to provide funds for the lab equipment, skimmer and cover for the plant. They are prepared to spend $100,000 to further curtail infii tration this summer. The extent of the work to be done will not be known until the spring, when the effects of last summer's work can be assessed. Mr. Minger asked, based on the Vail plant expanding to 1 .2 million and the Avon plant to 2 million, if that would handle the valley's problems. Mr. Hallmark noted that that would take care of the situation until 1976. If the Avon plant only expanded to 1 .1 million, the situation would still be in control until 1975, if 60% of the infiltration were stopped. He recommended that before any major work is done on either plant, the long-range solutions be considered. Councilman. Staufer inquired if it were sensible to operate two separate systems, with Vail and Bighorn in one. Mr. Hallmark indicated that a major expansion of the Vail plant would have to be undertaken if that were the case. Mr. Kindel asked if tkertiary treatment would be necessary by 1978. Mr. Hallmark suggested that the District begin looking toward this type of system. One advantage would be that the water could then be re -used. Mr. Green noted that the UEVSD. was planning no major expansion for the forthcoming summer, but would expand in 1974. Discussion turned to the problem of the amount of.sewerage generated by new construction in Vail during the forthcoming summer and whether the plants can handle this additional flow. Discussion also centered on the expansion of areas east and west of Vail. Mr. Hallmark noted that they are projecting 16,000 people for both plants by the end of 1973. Mr. Amato noted that the UEVSD is prepared to do those things necessary to improve the Avon plant and stop infiltration. In the long-range planning, Mr. Amato preferred the cooperative approach between the two plants. Mr. Kindel expressed his cmcern that the clarifier cannot be designed until the extent to which the infiltration problem has been solved has been determined. Mr. Hallmark noted that the clarifier could be built in August and September after the deter- mination is made of the infiltration in May and June. He estimated that the cost of a clarifier would be less than $100,000. Mr. White moved that the corrective measures be taken in the Vail plant and that work on the clarifier be undertaken; Mr. Staufer seconded; Mr. Dobson, Mr. Kindel, Mr. Staufer, -2- and Mr. White voted in favor; the motion carried. 0 • Mr. Staufer asked Mr. Amato how he felt about the Vail district purchasing the Bighorn portion from the UEVSD. Mr. Amato indicated that they would be willing to cooperate; however, they have some financial problems that would necessitate a study of the effect of selling some of their customers before a decision could be made. Mr. Dobson suggested that it was also necessary for the Vail board to determine what the long-range solution is going to be before making an offer to purchase. Mr. Hallmark noted that the presentation which he had made would be put into a written form. Mr. Minger stated that a meeting would be held when this report was available and exact costs and reports on the treasures taken will be presented. The report on the water system will be available by mid -summer. As there was no further business, the joint meeting of the Vail Water and Sanitation District and the Town Council was adjourned at 12:45 p.m. A special meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail was convened at 1 :00 p.m., March 5, 1973, in the Council Room of the Vail Municipal Building. Mayor John A. Dobson and the following Councilmen were present: Richard Bailey John Donovan Joseph Langmaid Josef Staufer Tom Steinberg Gerry White Terry Minger, Town Manager, was also present. In regard to the amount of growth to be expected in the forthcoming year, Councilman Bailey derived the figure of 2,200 additional people. That figure did not include Landmark and the Tennis Club as they will not be occupied until 1974. It was also pointed out that this figure did not include projects currently under construction, from which the impact has not yet been felt. Councilman White suggested that the real question is whether the Master Flan will apply to Vail before or after the forthcoming construc- tion season. Mayor Dobson noted that portions of it, the amenity fee, the landscaping bond, etc., will apply; the remainder probably will not apply this season. Councilman White differed in that he felt a greater portion of the proposed ordinance could be put into effect in a shorter time span. Returning to the question of buildings constructed, but not yet occupied, there was general agreement that virtually nothing is being occupied that was built last summer. The effect is that the impact being considered is much greater than the figure of 2,200. Mayor Dobson suggested that the Council attempt to isolate the factors that make an increase of 2,500 people a matter of concern. He asked first if it were a matter of the skiing. Councilman White stated that he felt the experi- ence would be significantly harmed; Councilmen Langmaid and Donovan agreed. In regard to additional areas of concern, Councilman White noted that he was concerned about summer recreation; currently, the golf course is probably meeting only 50% of the need and the tennis courts about 33/ of the need. In addition, there are the visual effects of the construction which it was agreed would lessen the appeal of the resort. There was also the air pollution problem to be considered. Additional areas of concern were the parking and transportation pressure, the employee housing pressure and the pressure on the school system from the children of these employees. Councilman Staufer suggested that there was an economic effect of dumping condominiums on the market. Councilman Donovan suggested that it is also necessary to consider the impact of the day skier. The discussion was summarized as the. Council is concerned about the quality of the resort: skiing; summer recrea- tion; parking and transportation; pollution; visual aspects, school impact; crowding; and economic conditions. Mayor Dobson asked what the positive aspects of growth would be. Vail Associates is concerned that the reputation of Vail in financial circles will be seriously damaged by restrictions on growth. Mr. Minger expressed his concern that if the Council overreacts to growth, the ability to finance 10 to 12 million dollars of public amenities will be endangered. In addition, it might be difficult to sell the bonds if the town has the reputation of being unstable. Councilman Langmaid suggested that more support would be gained if growth were stopped. Mr. Minger indicated that the question is not whether growth is stopped, but how it is done; whether existing commitments are honored. After some further discussion, Councilman White interpreted Mr.. Minger to mean, let the currently -planned building go ahead and the ordinance take effect through normal procedures. Mr. Minger acknowledged that this was correct with the addition that some changes should be made, like the development fee. Councilman Staufer agreed, considering that developers might be forced to East and West Vail by too sudden action and also that it might endanger the Bighorn annexation. In further discussion, general agree- ment was reached that an attempt should be made to purchase a portion of the Hibberd lot, although this approach could not be used in other cases. Councilman Donovan inquired as to the policy on phased projects if they attempt to build the entire project this season so as to avoid the effects of the new ordinance. Mayor Dobson did not see this as a possibility as the elements of the new ordinance wilt be available in a relatively short time and it would not be possible to review all stages this year, as it seems unrealistic for a developer to expect approval three years in advance. Councilman Bailey added that the approach being discussed would enable those developers with phased projects to anticipate the rules that will apply to their latter stages. Mr. Minger suggested that the Council should cutoff review of projects at some point. Mayor Dobson noted that it is unlikely that any projects remain to be reviewed for the forthcoming season. He added that a statement should be issued stating that those people who have applied for a.permit or submitted plans For review have to a certain time to finish. Beyond that date, any plans Will be held for the new ordinance. Discussion ensued of what date would be acceptable. Mr. Minger suggested that the new ordinance would be ready by April 1; hence, this could be the cut off date and no other plans could be reviewed after this date as the new ordinance is being reviewed. Councilman Staufer proposed a motion which included an automatic disapproval if the project required a variance. Councilman Bailey objected as he felt it was singling out only one pbaject. In further discussion, Mayor Dobson proposed that April 1 be the deadline for plans; that June I .be.the deadline for working drawings. Councilman White moved that, plans received by April i wilt be reviewed; after April 'I, all reviews will cease. He further moved that if the project does not have an application for a building permit submitted by June 1 (having been reviewed by April 1) they will not come under the old .,,ordinance. Councilman Donovan seconded; Councilmen White, Bailey, Donovan, Staufer, Steinberg and Dobson voted in favor,•'Couhcilman Langmaid voted against; the motion carried. There was general agreement that an ordinance establishing a recreational fee should be passed before approval is given to any of the projects. The facilities for which it should be used and the types of construction which should pay were further discussed. Mr. Robinson noted that it would be difficult to tie the fee to the occupancy permit as the issuance of a building permit implies that the occupancy permit will Follow if the building code has been followed. There was general agreement that the credit should be considered and the fee should be $1 .00 per square foot. The staff was instructed to draft the ordinance. As there was no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:15 p. m.