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REGULAR MEETING
TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL
FEBRUARY 18, 1975
The regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail
convened at 7:40 P.M. on Tuesday, February 18, 1975, in the
Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building.
Mayor John Dobson and the following councilmembers were
present:
Josef Staufer
John Donovan
Kathleen Klug
Thomas Steinberg
Jim Slevin
Joseph Langmaid
With regard to the Public Hearing called concerning the
proposed occupational tax, Mayor Dobson explained the request
by the Vail Resort Association for financial support needed
for summer promotion. The Mayor stated that the problem is
whether the citizens feel an effort should be made for summer
promotion and if so what is the best and most acceptable way
to finance such promotional activities. Mike Dawson, a VRA'.
representative, commented that there was a public hearing re-
garding the need for more promotion and the general consensus
was that there is a need for this kind of promotion. Warren
K1ug, also of the VRA, remarked that due to the economy in
general in this country there will be a difficult time this
summer for resort areas. He stated that he would support any
addition to a promotion fund since it would help all business-
men. Bob Parker, of Vail Associates, Inc., noted that VA
has analyzed the general economic climate for the summer.
Competition will be tougher and dollars harder to come by.
Small business owners were present to oppose the amount
discussed for the occupational tax, approximately $100.
The Town Council policy has been that the tax dollar should
• go first to traditional services provided by the town. It
is not the business of the Town to consider how the VRA spends
the money, but rather the business of the members of the VRA.
Charles Crowley, liquor store owner, commented that..the�
suggested occupational tax is not equitable to small businesses
if the same cost is charged each businessman. A percentage
of the sales tax could be earmarked for promotion. Mr. Crowley
proposed a vendor's fee wherein a percentage of the sales tax
goes back to the businessman. Another member of the audience
commented that if they have to pay both an occupation tax and
VRA membership then they will simply quit. the VRA. Council -
members Slevin, Langmaid and Steinberg were of the opinion that
alternatives to the General Fund would be necessary as a source
of promotional revenue funds. Councilman Staufer commented that
the tax should be equitable and that everyone should share the
costs, but that he is opposed to the business license option
completely. One citizen commented businessmen and all citizens
should be willing to accept a higher mill levy spread over the
whole town. The general consensus was that (1) there should be
summer promotion; (2) the cost of such promotion should be
equitable; (3) the VRA should not be undermined; and (4) those
who are getting a 'free ride' should be eliminated. Dick Elias,
lodge owner, suggested tabling the matter and further considering
the input from the meeting, plus studying comparative cities in
Colorado.
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• Mr. Parker commented that the promotional monies should come
from both the Town of Vail and the business community.
With regard to imposing zoning on the newly annexed portion
of Bighorn, Jim Lamont, Director of Community Development,
explained the zoning procedure which requires that a public
hearing take place so that the Town Council can act upon the
Planning Commission's zoning recommendations. The zoning
administrator outlined the present and proposed zoning for
the second portion of the Bighorn area; annexed in December,
1974. The following parcels were under consideration for
zoning:
1. Blocks 1, 2, 3 Bighorn Fifth Addition Unanimous recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission for Single Family Residen-
tial. There was no opposition to SFR zoning. Councilman
Donovan moved to approve the PC recommendation; Councilman
Steinberg seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous in favor;
and the motion carried.
2. Heather of Vail (Lots 6, 7 and 8 Heather of Vail Subdivision)
Recommendation of the Planning Commission for Residential Cluster.
Mr. Dave Elmore, developer of the property, asked that what is
presently built on the land be considered in conformity with the
zoning so that no building will be non -conforming. He commented
that it would be unfair of the Town to impose zoning that would
make his buildings non -conforming, thus reducing value, and in
the case of fire not allowing the owner to rebuild the existing
building. Due to the necessity of imposing the zoning at this
meeting on first reading, the town manager suggested that the
ordinance be passed as is with a legal provision regarding non-
conforming use to be introduced on second reading. The zoning
must be done to meet the legal requirement at this public hearing.
The Mayor stated forthe record that there could be no guarantee
of a change of zoning but a further consideration of the matter.
Councilman Donovan moved to approve the PC recommendation;
Councilman Steinberg seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous
in favor; and the motion carried.
3. Cedar Point Townhouses, Lots 1,2 3 4 (Heather of Vail
Subdivision) - Planning Commission - for Residential Cluster
• with a variance to allow four units. The developer has a building
permit from the State of Colorado for four units,' which permit
has expired, and the building is pre-cut for 4 units. The
developer has requested LDMF zoning. However, the LDMF zoning would
allow two additional units to be built at some future date, with
additional height. Councilman Steinberg moved to approve the
Planning Commission's recommendation with consideration of a
variance for one additional unit; Councilman Donovan seconded the
motion; the vote was unanimous in favor; and the motion carried..
4. Vail Meadows, Second Filing,- Recommendation of the
Planning Commission for Agricultural zoning. Kent Rose,
Director of Public Works, stated that he has reviewed the
property on the county level to determine.environmental and
land quality. He reported that there are 40% grades and parking
problems, and that he cannot evaluate the impact on the environment
for the construction of the road. As an alternative to the A
classification, the owner would have the option of presenting an
entire development plan for the parcel. Mr. Elmore, developer
of the property, commented that according to the county plats
he was led to believe that there was no problem with duplexes
for that property. The soils report for the property was done
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• by Ken Richards, a Vail engineering firm. Mr. Elmore was of
the opinion that the Planning Commission should not legislate
aesthetic values, and that the soils expert says that a home
can be built on the Land. The town manager commented that the
reasons the land should not be built on include the environ-
mental impacts of building a bridge, a road and parking lot.
Kent Rose commented that the soils report did not address itself
to the flood plain or the degree of slope. Jim Lamont remarked
that there is still not enough environmental impact information
to make the decision. The Mayor indicated the possibility of
a special district type of zoning, as previously suggested.
Mr. Elmore then stated that he would not have voted in favor
of annexation if he had thought the property was going to be
downzoned. Councilman Donovan moved to approve the Agricultural
zoning for the land; Councilman Slevin seconded the motion;
the vote was unanimous in favor; and the motion carried.
5. Vail Meadows, Inc. - Recommendation of the Planning Com-
mission for Agricultural zoning, due to poor access and steep
grade. Mr. Elmore, developer and owner of the property, stated
his objection to the recommended zoning. Councilman Donovan
then moved to approve the.Agricultural zoning; Councilman Slevin
seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous in favor; and the
motion carried.
6. Wren House (Lot 7, Block 2 and Block 3, Gore Creek Sub -
Division) - Recommendation of the Planning Commission for
Residential Cluster zoning. The parcel consists of two lots
and has an approved development plan from the County. Block 3
is owned by the First National Bank of Denver. Attorney Jay
K. Peterson represented the firm and requested MDMF zoning. The'
Planning Commission's recommendation was based on the surrounding
neighborhood. Lot 7 has an existing building containing 16 units
which is a density of 59 units per acre, on approximately 4 acre.
Four additional units would be allowed under RC on Block 3.
Councilman Donovan moved to approve the RC recommendation;
Councilman Langmaid seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous
in favor; and the motion carried.
7. Alpenglo (Lot 6, Block 2, Gore Creek Subdivision) -
Recommendation of the Planning Commission for Residential
. Cluster zoning. Councilwoman Klug moved to approve the recom-
mendation; Councilman Staufer seconded the motion; the vote
was unanimous in favor; and the motion carried.
S. Frost Townhouses (Lot 5, Heather of Vail Subdivision) -
Recommendation of the Planning Commission for Residential Cluster
zoning. It was agreed that RC would most closely conform to the
surrounding parcels. Councilman Staufer moved to approve the
recommendation for RC zoning; Councilman Donovan seconded the
motion; the vote was unanimous in favor; and the motion carried.
9. Gore Creek Subdivision (All of Block 1, Block 2 except
Lots 6 and 7 and all Vail Meadows First Filing excludin_ summer
recreation area) - Councilwoman Klug.moved to approve the Resi=
dential zoning recommended by the Planning Commission; Council-
man Steinberg seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous in
favor; and the motion carried.
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• 10. Gore Valley Water District and summer recreation area,
Vail Meadows First Filing - Recommendation of the Planning
Commission for Agricultural zoning. The Gore Valley Water
District property in question comprises two unplatted pieces
of land. Councilman Donovan moved to approve the A zoning;
Councilman Steinberg seconded the motion; the vote was unani-
mous in favor; and the motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 3, Series of 1975, AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING ZONING
DISTRICTS ON THE PORTION OF THE BIGHORN AREA ANNEXED TO THE
TOWN AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP, was introduced on
first reading. Councilman Staufer moved to approve the ordi-
nance on first reading; Councilman Langmaid seconded the motion;
the vote was unanimous in favor; .and the motion carried.
With regard to a request for a parking variance from Pepi
Gramshammer to convert existing dormitory space to nightclub
use for nine spaces, the Planning Commission's recommendation
was to grant the variance. The Council agreed that the owner
would be required to purchase nine parking spaces in the
structure at $3,000.00 per space. Councilman Steinberg moved
to approve the variance request; Councilwoman Klug seconded
the motion; the vote was unanimous in favor; and the motion
carried with the conditions recommended by the Planning Com-
mission being included in the motion.
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned
at 12:10 A.M.
RE -CONVENE AS LOCAL LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY
With regard to a request for a Special Events Liquor Permit
from David Stevenson for 3.2 beer to be offered at a ski
joring event on Sunday, March 2, 1975, Dr. Steinberg moved
to approve the request; Mr. Donovan seconded the motion;
the vote was unanimous in favor; and the motion carried.
The event is to take place on the upper bench of the Antholz
property.
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned
. at 12:15 A.M.
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