HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-09-02 Town Council MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL
2 SEPTEMBER 1975
The regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail was convened
on Tuesday, September 2, 1975, at 7:50 p.m, in the Council Chambers of
the Vail Municipal Building.
Mayor John Dobson and the following councilmembers were present:
Josef Staufer
John Donovan
Jim Slevin
Joseph Langmaid
Kathleen Klug
Others present were:
. Terrell J. Minger, Town Manager
Stanley F. Bernstein, Finance Director
Gene A. Smith, Town Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 15, Series of 1975, AN ORDINANCE REGARDING MUNICIPAL BORROWING
IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000, was introduced on second reading. Stan Bernstein
explained that the Town will borrow up to $150,000 on December's revenues.
Councilman Donovan moved to approve the ordinance on second reading; Council-
man Staufer seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion
carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 16, Series of 1975, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE
RELATING TO HORIZONTAL ZONING FOR COMMERCIAL CORE I, was introduced on
first reading. The Mayor stated that the Town Council and the Planning
Commission met in work session that afternoon and studied the ordinance.
Both the Planning Commission and the Town staff have recommended approval
on first reading. Planning Commission Chairman Bill Heimbach commented
that the ordinance attempts to delineate criteria regarding the growth
of CCI. Diana Toughill remarked that the ordinance is designed to keep
entire buildings from being commercial in order to preserve the character
of the village core. Some discussion followed. Councilman Donovan
moved to approve the ordinance on first reading; Councilman Slevin seconded
the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. The Town
Clerk was then instructed to have the ordinance published.
With regard to the presentation by the Centennial/Bicentennial Commission,
Robert W. Parker outlined the work of the three subcommittees of the
commission to date and stated that the community has been designated as
a 'Bicentennial Community' and was presented with a flag commemorating the
bicentennial by the President of the United States on his recent visit to
Vail. The Horizons Subcommitee was represented by Stan Hawes who commented
that a non-profit organization would be formed to collect funds for youth
activities as are currently programmed in the community. Chairman of the
Festivals Subcommittee, Dale Mc Call, gave details of the 'Vail America
Week' as planned for next July 3 through 9, 1976. Dudley Abbott, Chairman
of the Heritage Subcommittee, commented on the program regarding the
recently established Colorado Ski Museum. Mr. Parker then thanked the
Town of Vail, Vail Associates and the U.S Forest Service for their sponsor-
ship. The Ski Museum is due to open on January 1, 1976. Mayor Dobson
then stated that the Council has discussed a loan of $25,000 to 30,000 to the
Ski Museum for a period of five years at no interest. Councilman Donovan
moved to authorize the town manager and finance director to represent
them and work out a long-term loan of up to $30,000 to be paid back in
five years; Councilman Slevin seconded the motion; all present voted in
favor; and the motion carried to approve the loan.
Minutes
2 September 1975
Page 2
41 With regard to the appointment of a new member to the Local Licensing
Authority to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Gerry White,
the Council voted by paper ballot. Application was made in writing
to the Town Clerk by the following persons: Jim Schorsch, Isobel
Schober, Kristine Keesling and Barbara Parker. Barbara Parker received
the highest number of votes and was duly appointed by the Town Council.
It was then necessary for the Council to vote to increase one of the
original board member's terms from two to four years; the board member
receiving the highest number of votes was Bill Grassie; thus, his term
on the Local Licensing Authority was increased to four years.
With regard to the consideration of a request for a setback variance
for Lots 5, 7, and 8 in Vail Village Tenth Filing, the zoning administrator,
Diana Toughill, explained that the lots are located on the golf course
and that the owners are asking for a 16 ft. allowance on the required
20 ft. setback requirement. If houses could be constructed within 4 ft.
of the property line, which fronts on to the road, then the avalanche
hazard would be minimized and deep cuts and fills on the hillside would
be avoided. Jim Abbie and John Mueller were present to represent all
lot owners; the owner of Lot 5 is Harry Ziegler. Ms. Toughill stated
that the Planning Commission and the Town staff have recommended approval
of the setback variance. Councilman Donovan stated that he understood
the problem but could not see how anyone could build four feet from a
property line. Councilwoman Klug moved to approve the request; Councilman
S1evin seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion
carried to grant the request.
With regard to a request for an amendment to a variance permit already
granted to Bob Lazier, the owner requested that he be allowed to use
the money designated for covering 15 parking spaces to heat walkways and
landscape the area. The amount plus $500 design funds has been deposited
with the Town of Vail; the project is to be completed by September 30, 1975.
It was the opinion of the Council that the Town staff should work with
Mr. Lazier if the request were granted. Councilman Staufer moved to approve
the amendment; Councilman Donovan seconded the motion; all present voted
in favor; and the motion carried.
With regard to a request for a sign variance for the Lift House Lodge, Doug
'Packy' Walker stated that he needs an additional sign for identification
of his lodge, since the directory sign is not sufficient. The zoning
administrator stated that the Design Review Board has recommended approval
of the request for a 16 sq. ft. sign. Mr. Walker stated that he has
permission from both Bob Lazier and Chuck Rosenquist to put the sign up.
Councilman Staufer moved to approve the request on the Design Review
Board's recommendation subject to landscaping being done simultaneously
according to plan. Councilwoman Klug seconded the motion; all present
voted in favor; and the motion carried.
With regard to a request for a GRFA variance for the Row Houses from
Geraldine Cohen, the owners of Units #4 and #6 want to enclose the
second story balconies and add 77 sq. ft. and a sliding glass door.
The zoning administrator commented that it was the opinion of the Design
Review Board that the variance would improve the building aesthetically.
The Planning Commission voted 4:1 in favor of the request. Councilman
Staufer commented that in his opinion the Council would in essence be
giving a bulk variance in an HDMF zone; it would set a precedent in a
zone. Councilwoman Klug was of the opinion that the resulting improve-
ment would take priority to the precedent. Jay K. Peterson, representing
Mrs. Cohen, spoke to explain the improvement and commented that the
variance would not set a precedent in his opinion. Discussion followed,
and the Mayor stated he would be in favor of the alteration. Councilman
Langmaid moved to approve the request; Councilwoman Klug seconded the
motion; Councilmembers Langmaid, Slevin and Klug voted in favor; Council -
members Donovan and Staufer voted against; Mayor Dobson voted in favor;
and the motion carried.
Minutes
2 September 1975
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0 TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
With regard to Vail Resort Association office space in the Transportation
Center, the town manager commented that VRA would lease 2BOO square feet
for $9,600 per year; the space would be available on a year to year basis.
He noted that the space should be available by mid -October.
With regard to the school gymnasium proposal, the town manager commented
that the Town of Vail and the school district could cooperate in
providing a larger gymnasium in the K-4 elementary.school in Sandstone.
Additional cost to be borne by the town would be $124,000. This facility
would be available to the public when school is not in session. The
town council has taken the matter under advisement and the school board
has requested an early decision on the joint venture in order that plans
can be drawn up for the overall school design. The community could use
the space when it is not in use for school events; cost of upkeep would
have to be determined in an agreement between the Town of Vail and the
Eagle Valley School Board. The Mayor stated that the Town Council will
have an answer for the school board within a week. Councilman Langmaid
asked for more public input.
With regard to a Town of Vail Bond Election to be held October 14, 1975,
Mr. Minger stated that there would be a Special Meeting of the Town
Council on September 9, 1975, for the purpose of considering a resolution
calling for that election. (Proposed bond schedule is incorporated in
the minutes.) Bonds would be paid for from the 2% Sales Tax collected
in the Open Space/Capital Improvements Fund.
TOWN ATTORNEY REPORTS
The town attorney commented on the decision to be made concerning the
proposed gymnasium in the K-4 school, noting that the Town Council would
have to make a motion to commit monies only at a regular meeting of the
council. The Mayor again noted that the council has not had time to
discuss the proposal thoroughly.
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:.15 P.M.
• ATTEST:
4own Clerk
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