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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-03-18 Town Council MinutesMINUTES 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. Minutes March 18, 1975 Page 2 • With regard to a request for a parking variance from Robert E. Garton for the Mill Creek Court Building for 6 spaces, as requested at the Planning Commission Public Hearing prior. to this meeting, Councilwoman Klug moved to approve the parking variance as requested; Councilman Langmaid seconded the motion with the provision that the owner do what is necessary to control noise. Councilwoman Klug commented that noise abate- ment problems can be handled at the Liquor License Hearing to follow this meeting. The town attorney agreed that the noise problem could be addressed at that time under the provisions of the "desires of the neighborhood". The zoning administrator commented that the Town Council can place any provisions they deem necessary on a variance according to the zoning ordinance. Mr. Peterson disagreed stating that such requirements should only be made that relate to parking or traffic, and that noise control was "totally unrelated" to the proposed variance. The Mayor agreed with the attorney, commenting that the liquor license aspect should be dealt with separately from the variance. Councilman Langmaid then withdrew his second to the motion; the Mayor seconded the motion to grant the variance. The Council was then polled with all members voting in favor and Councilman Stauf.er abstaining from the vote; :the motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 3, Series of 1975, a resolution approving a commercial development and sports facility for Vail Associates, and making findings and authorizing bond financing relating thereto, was introduced by .the Mayor. He explained that the Town of Vail would be sponsoring the completion of mountain services in three years by Vail Associates but would not have any financial obligation. The bonds would technically be issued by the Town of Vail, allowing VA to procure long=term loans at better rates of interest. The proposal would assure that VA will proceed with their mountain plan before proceeding with other plans located in other areas. The town manager commented that Boettcher and Co. will be the Town's advisor in the matter and will review the documents and other materials for the Town. This resolution is only a preliminary step for VA. Andy Norris, VA finance department, stated that the amount involved will be between $3 and $5 million dollars. The town attorney stated that the Revenue Bond Act allows this type of procedure by law, and that the resolution is merely a 'statement of intent' by the Town, not required by law. The town manager then read the resolution in full. Councilman Langmaid moved to approve the resolution; Councilman Slevin seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous in favor; and the motion carried. With regard to the trash and refuse collection problem within the village core, Mr. Robert Fritch and Mr. Pepi Gramshammer were present to complain about the noise made by the dumpster trucks very early in the morning near their lodges. Mr. Fritch asked that no truck be allowed.in the core before 8 AM. Mr. Gramshammer presented a petition to the Town Council with a total of 950 names stating opposition to the early trash col- lection. He commented that numerous shop owners had signed the petition. The Mayor then commented that the Town is considering a noise ordinance which can be better enforced. He asked the owners to put their thoughts on paper to help solve this problem. With regard to the presentation by Eldon Beck and George Girvin, landscape architects, Mr. Beck made a slide presentation concerning the East Meadow Mall Plan, Lionshead landscaping and tot lot. He asked for Town Council recommendations or changes in the proposed plan for East Meadow Mall so the architects can proceed with drawings for summer development. Cost of the East Meadow Mall project will be $170,000.00. It was the consensus of the Council that the landscape architects proceed with the plan. The Mayor stated that they should take this as definite approval of the project. Minutes March 18, 1975 Page 3 • With regard to the appropriation of funds for summer promotion and advertising, the Mayor commented that the matter will be dealt with at Council work session on March 25, 1975. Jim Lamont then made a slide presentation of Ernest J. Kump's work. The firm of Ernest J. Kump Associates has been chosen by the Town of Vail to design a recreational/cultural complex on the Antholz property. REPORTS FROM THE TOWN MANAGER The town manager announced that there would be a public meeting of the Vail Today and Tomorrow Goals Committee on Thursday, March 20, at 7:30 P.M. in the Municipal Building. Discussion will center on planning, government services, Antholz and the master plan. Mr. Minger then noted that it will be the intent of the Town to use solar energy wherever possible in the construction of municipal government buildings, with the hope of obtaining federal assistance for projects. He also stated that there will be advertising space available on all Town of Vail shuttle buses, ten spaces per bus. He requested that anyone interested in doing the graphics for the project should contact the Town staff. With regard to the McAllister elementary school site, the town manager commented that he will negotiate with the owner for the 2.5 acres to be used as a school site and the remaining 10 acres to be used for municipal services and parkland. Construction would take place in the next year or two, if the land is obtained by the Town. As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 P.M. RE -CONVENE AS LOCAL LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY •