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Home My WebLink About1975-06-17 Town Council Minutes• MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL 17 JUNE 1975 The regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail convened on Tuesday, 17 June 1975, at 7:45 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building. Mayor John Dobson and the following councilmembers were present: Joseph Langmaid Josef Staufer Jim Slevin Tom Steinberg Others present were: Stan Bernstein, Acting Town Manager ORDINANCE NO. 8, Series of 1975, A"SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FROM THY.OPEN SPACE/CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A SCHOOL SITE, was introduced on second reading. The Mayor commented that the Council had re- viewed the ordinance and asked for questions from either the Council or the audience. Councilman Staufer moved to approve the ordinance on second reading; Councilman Steinberg seconded the motion; all present voted in favor, and the motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 9, Series of 1975, AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A LOCAL LICENSING AUTHORITY, was introduced on first reading. The Mayor explained the need for a licensing authority separate from the Town Council. The Council's heavy work load and some conflicts of interest plus the growth of the town indicate a need for the establishment of this authority. The town attorney outlined the details of the ordinance. The Mayor noted that the Council has studied the ordinance. Councilman Slevin moved to approve the ordinance on first reading; Councilman Langmaid seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. The Town Clerk was then instructed to have the ordinance published as approved. ORDINANCE NO. 10, Series of 1975, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE, was introduced on first reading. The ordinance makes a conditional use amendment to the zoning ordinance to allow a recreation/ game room in a Commercial Service Core area. Councilman Langmaid moved to approve the ordinance on first reading, Councilman Slevin seconded the motion; all present voted in favor with Councilman Steinberg abstaining; the motion carried. With regard to a request for a variance to allow a 3 foot side setback in lieu of the required 10' setback for the James S. Billups, Jr. residence on Lot 34, Block 7, Vail Village First Filing, the Mayor commented that the Council had studied the request at that afternoon's work session. He noted that there had been an error in the original survey which disallowed an addition to be built unless the variance is granted. Councilman Steinberg moved to approve the variance request; Councilman Staufer seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. r] El MINUTES REGULAR MEETING 17 JUNE 1975 • With regard to a request .from Vail Associates, Inc. to re -zone Lots 9, 10 and 11 of Vail Village 10th Filing from Residential to Agricultural and to designate Lots 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 as lots with special conditions for building structures due to apparent hazard from avalanche, the zoning administrator requested that the matter be post -pond. Councilman Steinberg moved to post -pone the matter until the July lst meeting; Councilman Langmaid seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. With regard a request for a Conditional Use Permit for a self-service gasoline station in Bighorn, the Mayor stated that a decision must be made on the matter at this meeting. The director of community development noted that the Design Review Board had voted against the request, as had the Planning Commission due to the increased traffic congestion that would result at Pitkin Creek, creek damage if a gas leak were to occur and the unacceptable landscaping plan. Principals in the venture have not been available. Councilman Steinberg moved to deny the request; Councilman Staufer seconded the motion; all present voted in favor of denying the request; and the motion carried to deny. With regard to an experiment in the village to close off certain streets, Jim Lamont reported on the status of the street closing. He stated that limited access is desired for some streets - that pedestrian areas,. private parking and a throughway for delivery vehicles would not alter. Areas involved in the experiment would be East Meadow Mall, Talisman- Kiandra, and Talisman to Sitzmark. The purpose of,pedestrianzation is to eliminate the automobile and maximize safety for pedestrians. John Buxman, owner of Village Market at Crossroads, stated that the closure of the streets would be detrimental to the economy of Crossroads. Robert Fritch, owner of the Sitzmark Lodge, commented that the street closure would cause a 'bottleneck' at Checkpoint Charley and would be a detriment to his business,.since most of his summer business is 'drop -in'. He opposes the experiment as outlined, but would propose an alternate one-way lane for access on Willow Bridge Road. Helen Fritch, co-owner of the Sitzmark, proposed a possible two-way exit from the core area, so that vehicles would not cross Bridge Street. Maccie Carmony questioned the possible construction of sidewalks in pedestrian areas. The Mayor commented that the study would continue and that it is important to have citizen input. He asked for staff suggestions for alternate routing methods. With regard to voucher lists for May, 1975, Stan Bernstein commented that the voucher lists would be presented at the July 1 meeting due to the IBM copier breakdown in the Town office. With regard to the Minutes of the June 3 Town Council meeting, Councilman Steinberg moved to approve same; Councilman Staufer seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. . As there was no further business, Councilman Langmaid moved to adjourn the meeting; Councilman Steinberg seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the meeting adjourned at 9:10 PM. Mayor ATTEST: Town Cler1E/ f/ Minutes Regular Meeting l7 June Z975 RE -CONVENE AS LOCAL LICENSING AUTHORITY • " With regard to the consideration of a request for a change of ownership for Casino Vail to Robert E. Garton, his attorney S. Douglas McLaughlin, explained that the Vail Entertainment Ltd. had defaulted in payment and the business was to be returned to K & R Casino. K & R Casino has made a lease agreement with Robert E. Garton granting him use of the premises. The town attorney then recommended that the approval be granted subject to the applicant obtaining right to possession of the premises pursuant to terms outlined in the contract. Mr. SZevin then moved to approve the application incorporating the town attbrney's suggestion into the motion; Dr. Steinberg seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; the application was approved, With regard to the consideration of a request for a change of ownership for Sweeny Todd's Ltd. to X Bar F'Zy, Inc., major stockholder Tom Donovan, the Town Clerk noted for the record that the character investigation was incomplete but that all other details of the application were in order. Dr. Steinberg then moved to approve the application subject to the findings of the character investigation; Mr. Slevin seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried to grant the request. With regard to the consideration of a request for a change of ownership for Los Amigos to George P. Shirkey Evans, the Town Clerk noted that the application was in order but that right to possession had not been determined and the character investigation was incomplete. Mr. Langmaid moved to grant the request subject to proof of right to possession of the premises and the findings of the character investigation; Mr. SZevin seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried to grant the request. With regard to the consideration of a request for a three-way license for the Harvest Table, attorney for the applicant, S. Douglas McLaughlin, was present to handle .the matter. Mr. McLaughZin noted for the record that the major stockholder of I.R.A. of Vail, Inc. is Charles White, present owner of the Harvest Table and holder of the 2-way license. He asked that the authority take ,judicial notate of Mr. White's file concerning the two -.way license with regard to the investigation of character of the applicant. No contestants were present. Mr. McLaughlin then asked the authority to take judicial notice of the building permits issued in the Town of Vail with the understanding that they will be reproduced for the file for the record; sales tax receipts; and prior liquor applications which have used the Gore Valley as the neighborhood; and the assessed valuation of the Town of Vail. Witnesses in favor of the application were sworn in: Charles White, Bill Grassie, Jim Coats, and Bill Bishop. All parties testified in favor of granting the request. Mr. Dobson, chairman of the authority, then stated that the application would be taken under advisement and the applicant Would be notified in writing by certified mail. After some discussion, the authority voted, with Dr. Steinberg making the motion to approve the request; Mr. Slevin seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. W. McLaughlin then agreed to waive the written decision. As there was no further business, the meeti as adjourne at 0:45 pnt. Chairman -'�, ATTEST: _/Lai (Town Clerk