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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-03-04 Town Council Minutes• MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL MARCH 4, 1975 The regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail convened at 7:40 P.M. on Tuesday, March 4, 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 Joseph Langmaid 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 second reading. With regard to Vail Meadows Second Filing, the town manager stated that after discussion with Mr. Elmore, owner of the property, the staff recommended a change from Agricultural to Single Family Residential zoning. He further commented that an environmental impact report needs to be filed regarding the road to service the lots due to the possibility of the property being in a flood plain. The burden of proof is thus placed on the owner to show that a minimum environmental impact would occur with development. With regard to Vail Meadows, Inc., the zoning would remain Agricultural until such time as Mr. Elmore provides environmental impact reports to support his request for more density. The town manager then noted that the second reading of the ordinance should proceed with the following changes: Vail. Meadows Second Filing zoned SFR instead of A, and the requirement of Environmental Impact Reports on the property. Mr. Ken Richards thanked the Council for their consideration in allowing some building on the Vail Meadows property. Councilman Steinberg moved to approve the • ordinance on second reading with the changes listed by the town manager; Councilman Donovan seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous in favor; and the motion carried. With regard to parking policies in the Town of Vail for the summer months, the town manager commented that from April 21 through the summer parking in the structure would be free. Refunds would be sent to passholders for the remainder of their parking passes. The shuttle bus system will remain in operation between Vail Village and Lionshead, while the Bighorn and Sandstone 70 buses will cease operation for the summer. Mr. Minger noted that the ridership on the Bighorn and Sandstone buses had been good during the winter. With regard to the Vail Today and Tomorrow Community Goals Committees, the town manager announced that the committee meetings are open to the public and will continue until about October 1975. He noted that Dr. Hans.Spiegel, Director of the Graduate School of Urban Affairs at Hunter College in New York, would speak to the groups on March 7 at 1:00 PM in the Vail Municipal Building. Dr. Spiegel will speak on the topic, "What is Community?" Mayor Dobson then commented on the initial enthusiasm of participants in the planning process. Minutes March 4, 1975 Page 3 . With regard to funding for VRA promotion for the summer, the -Mayor commented that the VRA, Vail Associates, town staff and he had met in work session with the council this afternoon. No specific decisions have been made at this time concerning the method of collecting promotional monies. The matter will remain under study by the groups involved. Community input is invited. REPORTS FROM THE TOWN MANAGER The town manager announced the name of the architectural firm selected for the Antholz cultural/recreational complex project. The town will work as a team with Ernest J. Kump Associates of Palo Alto, California. With regard to the extension of the cable television service to the llth and 13th filings, Jim Lamont reported that the line is activated to Booth Creek and the company is now taking reservations for service. The company anticipates extending service to Bighorn during"the summer. • CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Mr. John Amato, owner of A & D Enterprises and Liquor Store at Vail, was present concerning his right of access to an easement in front of -the liquor store in the Vail Village core. He stated that he had requested that the town study the matter of obtaining remaining easements from VA nine months ago, and that nothing had been done in that regard. Mr. Amato outlined the history of the easement problem: Vail Associates initially filed plats for the area; the roads were not dedicated; VA then sold lots and granted easements to purchasers of lots; the Town of Vail formed and streets were dedicated by VA to the Town; but that dedication did not include property and easements of private properties initially dedicated by VA to purchasers. Mr. Amato's position is that the Town is continuing to interfere with his easement rights, particularly when disallowing persons entry through Checkpoint Charley (gate on Bridge Street) to his liquor store. The town manager stated that the Town did have an attorney look into the matter and that an opinion was received on September 13, 1974, but that it ryas not a complete opinion concerning pedestrianization of the village core area. Mr. Minger commented that he feels Mr. Amato is correctly stating his understanding of his rights and he accepts the responsibility to report the Town's findings within 90 - 120 days. Mr. Minger asked to meet with Mr. Amato as soon as possible to determine an interim solution to the problem As there was no further business, Councilman Donovan moved to adjourn; Councilwoman Slug seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous in favor; and the motion carried to adjourn. The meetingadjourned at 9:10 P.M. Mayor ATTEST: own 'ter 0 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL MARCH 18, 1975 PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING PRIOR TO REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING With regard to a request for a parking variance from Robert E. Garton for the Mill Creek Court Building located in Lot I, Block 5A, Vail Village First Filing, 6 spaces, Jim Lamont outlined the details of the request for the Planning Commission members. Mr. Garton's attorney, Jay K. Peterson, was present to represent the applicant. He stated that the area in question is zoned commercial and that a restaurant had previously been in operation on the premises. Mr. Lamont stated that the proposed use fits the horizontal zoning but that noise control is the main problem. The Planning Commission recommended that should the request be granted the Town should have control to make requirements concerning noise; exhaust from the stove must be vented from the roof to comply with the Uniform Building Code; and trash storage must be approved by the Environmental Health Officer. Mr. Peterson stated that his client would be willing to sign the existing contract required of others requesting parking variances. The Planning Commission voted in favor of the variance request, with Mr. Hanlon and Mr. Abbott opposing the variance. As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 P.M. The regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail convened at 8:10 P.M. on Tuesday, March 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 Joseph Langmaid Jim Slevin Ordinance No. 4, Series of 1975, amending the sign ordinance, was tabled to the April 1, 1975 meeting. Mr. Byron Brown was present to read a Letter of Thanks from Vi Brown of the Buddy Werner League for the Council's support during the past ski season. With regard to the consideration of a request for a parking variance from Blanche Hauserman Hill, the Council deferred the matter until the Design Review Board and the Planning Commission could further study the matter and give an opinion; it was agreed that Vail Associates should be contacted to see if there would be any problem involved concerning ski traffic. Councilman Staufer moved to continue the hearing on the parking variance until the April 1 meeting; Councilman Donovan seconded • the motion; the vote was unanimous in favor; and the motion carried.