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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-07-15 Town Council MinutesMINUTES • REGULAR MEETING TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL 15 JULY 1975 The regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail was convened at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, July 15, 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 Tom Steinberg Joseph Langmaid Jim Slevin Others present were: Terrell J. Minger, Town Manager Gene A. Smith, Town Attorney The Public Hearing scheduled for the Planning Commission was postponed due to the lack of a quorum. Mr. Richard Prosence, District Engineer from the State Highway Department, was present to give a progress report concerning highway construction and to answer questions. He stated that the four -lane interstate and the frontage road east of the East Vail Interchange would be paved in early September. With regard to water quality, Mr. Prosence commented that the highway department is making a great effort to keep the water quality high - using jute mesh and retention ponds. Daily water samples are being taken above and below the project, and a hydrologist is working on it. Mr. Prosence also reported that the highway department is committed to build -an 8 ft. wide bicycle path over Vail Pass. He noted that burning will be checked and that there will be no burning when a temporary inversion in the valley exists. With regard to the chain station situation for Bighorn residents, these drivers should stay on the Frontage Road and will not have to go through the chain station. With regard to the requested I-70 Sandstone overpass, Mr. Prosence state that the Town's chances are remote to get the overpass, • since the funds are limited. He suggested that the Town continue to write letters on the subject, begin design work and do a cost estimate. In his opinion, the highway department would look at the project request more realistically if this were done. He also stated that the.federaL,, government regards this portion of the interstate complete and no further funds are available in the budget for work in the area. Both the town manager and Councilman Staufer were of the opinion that this section of the highway is not complete; Mr. Prosence said that this view could be taken to the Federal Highway Division for their review, but forthcoming funds this year are doubtful. The Mayor then thanked Mr. Prosence for coming to the meeting and stated that the Town of Vail would make a state- ment reinforcing the need for this overpass. With regard to the request for a parking variance from John McBride for the Clock Tower Inn, the matter was postponed to the next regular council meeting. With regard to the request from Ski Club Vail for a Conditional Use Permit to permit a permanent structure for Ski Club Vail offices and accessory activities in an Agricultural zone, the matter was postponed to the next regular council meeting. Minutes 15 July 1975 Page 2 40 With regard to a request from Bob Lazier for a time extension to complete the Lionshead covered parking per a previous agreement with the town council, the zoning administrator stated that the request was made because the owner needs the time to remedy design problems concerning snow removal and funding of the project. Councilwoman Klug moved to deny the time extension; Councilman Steinberg seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. The matter will be handled adminis- tratively through the Municipal Court, and the owner has until August 31, 1975 to comply. If parking is not provided as required, no C. 0. will be issued. ORDINANCE NO. 11, Series of 1975, AN ORDINANCE MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FOR $55,000 FOR THE TOWN ADVERTISING PROGRAM, was intro- duced on first reading. The funds will come from the General Fund with $30,000 going to VRA for promotional matters and $25,000 to the Serendipity Singers for a television special (1/3 of which will be paid by Vail Associates; the Town will get profits from the records). Councilman Donovan moved to approve the ordinance; Councilman Staufer seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 12, Series of 1975, AN ORDINANCE RE -ZONING THE NINTH FILING, was introduced on first reading. With this ordinance the area east of Sandstone 70 will be downzoned from MDMF to Residential. Councilman Slevin moved to approve the ordinance; Councilman Langmaid seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 13, Series of 1975, AN ORDINANCE RE -ZONING LOTS 9, 10 AND 11 AND IMPOSING SPECIAL BUILDING CONDITIONS ON LOTS 4, 5, 6, 7 AND 8 ON VAIL VILLAGE TENTH FILING, was introduced ,on first reading. Art Mears, an avalanche expert working with Colorado Geological Survey, was present to explain the various types of zones with regard to avalanche hazard areas. The area in question has been termed "moderate" and would require special conditions for building. Andy Norris, of Vail Associates, explained VA's plan concerning buildable sites. Modifications can be made to the site and structure to allow building and protect the buyer. Due to special existing conditions on Lot 1 concerning the Recreation District, further items must be clarified; a pedestrian easement is being recorded in the Eagle County Court to allow use through the lot for the golf course. The attorney stated that details and documents would be available on second reading of the ordinance. Councilman Steinberg moved to approve the ordinance; Councilman Slevin seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. Mr. Minger commended VA for spending $10,000 in order to obtain the environmental impact data on the Katsos and this property indicating their concern for avalanche hazard control. With regard to the request for private parking signs from Dairy Depot, it was decided that the matter should be reviewed by the Design Review Board. With regard to the appointment of the Local Licensing Authority Board Members, the following members were appointed as a result of paper ballots taken by the town council. Appointees include: Bill Grassie, Rob Buterbaugh, Sally Hanlon, Gerry White and John Goehl. The highest number of votes went to Gerry White and Sally Hanlon who are appointed to four year terms. The other three members are appointed to two year terms. Upon a motion duly made and seconded the appointments were made official. 0 Minutes 15 July 1975 Page 3 u TOWN MANAGER REPORTS With regard to the Antholz project, the town manager stated that the architects have been advised to hold on their design work; he and the Mayor will meet with coordinating committees to determine priorities at this point in the project. He commented that some community needs will be taken care of with the K-4 school facilities when complete in Sandstone. With regard to cable television in Bighorn, Jim Lamont reported that there had been problems with the trunkline along the highway right-of-way and this could not be continued due to highway construction. There has been a proposal to use the existing highway poles for lines but these could not be used. Hookup requests in Booth Creek were low (15%), and the ordinance had stated that the extension would rely on the feasability of such an extension. Access easements are still forthcoming from various utility companies. The above items have been responsible for the slowness of cable television's extension this summer, according to discussions between Jim Lamont and Don Morris, area supervisor for the company in Salida. Carl Oppenheim, Booth Creek resident, asked for recourse and pressure to be put on the company and that the town attorney should review the ordinance and determine what can be done to enforce it. He commented that he would like to see the town council use all options and exercise legal aspects of control. According to the ordinance, the completion of the system and the location of the character -generator are the two areas which have not been completed. The town manager stated that among the options of the citizens are the right to revoke the franchise or operate it ourselves, but he noted that until now there has not been citizen consensus on either point. TOWN ATTORNEY REPORTS With regard to ordinance no. 13, the attorney noted an amendment to Section 4 which should read "with respect to Vail Village Tenth Filing" for the purpose of separating that area from the Katsos property. With regard to the East Meadow Drive street closing, the town manager commented that it is the plan to make the street one-way on a trial basis, west to east, from the corner at the Vail Village Inn and Kiandra to the intersection as soon as is feasible. The Design Review Board fee of $25.00 was questioned by a business owner who asked that the fee be graduated depending on the cost of the project. It was stated that a re -assessment of the fees would be considered. As there was no further business, the ATTEST: own er j� v' U meeting was adjourned 9:40 pm. Mayor