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• SPECIAL MEETING
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 10, 1976
The special meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail
convened at 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday, February 10, 1976, in the
Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building.
Mayor John Dobson and the following council members were
present:
John Donovan Bill Heimbach
Kathleen Klug
Bob Ruder
Joseph Staufer
Bill Wilto
Also present were:
Gene Smith, Special Town Attorney
Larry Rider, Special Counsel
Mayor Dobson called the meeting to order and then explained
that the purpose of the special meeting, which had been adver-
tised in the local paper, The Vail Trail as shown in the attached
document, was to adopt an ordinance to impose zoning districts
on the Lionsridge area annexed to the Town and to amend the Offi-
cial Zoning Map and to adopt ordinances creating three Special
Development Districts.
Mayor Dobson outlined the procedure for discussion; staff will
present a report, public statements will be invited, and then
the council will comment and take action.
Jim Lamont, head of the Community Development Department for the
Town of Vail, stated that the provisions for public hearings are
provided for in the Town of Vail Zoning Ordinance Sections 21400
and 21500: that according to those provisions a preliminary hear-
ing had been held prior to the annexation election on December 4,
1975. On January 22, 1976, the Planning Commission made recommen-
dations to the council on these ordinances. Tonight's meeting is
to introduce and have the reading of three special ordinances and
an ammendment of zoning map, A second hearing is scheduled to be
held on March 2, 1976.
Mr. Lamont then read the Zoning Ordinance section 1.100, points
1 through 11.
Tile Town Council and the Planning Commissions attitude on imposing
zoning on newly annexed territory was explained: Vail Village and
Vail Lionshead are high density commercial and residential centers
with outlying areas being of low density residential and agriculture.
Two points of concern were stated in regard to future development;
impact of development on existing environment and urban services.
Diana Toughill of the Community Development Department for the Town
of Vail showed maps and described the location, size, and the Plan-
ning Commission's recommended zoning for the property, noting that
different densities and uses were color coded.
Jim Lamont stated that his procedure would be to go through each of
the three special development districts and explain the original zoning
and then the Planning Commission's recommended zoning and explain the
"why"
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ORDINANCE NO. 5-76, pertaining to the establishment of a Special
Development District 4 and amending the zoning ordinance and the
official zoning map, was introduced on first reading. Paul Schlauch
(last name not distinct on tapes), attorney, was present as re-
presenting Gore Creek Associates, and stated that he was prepared
to abide by the judgement of the planning Commission as he felt the
recommended zoning revisions were as his client understood that they
would be. He anticipated that his client would return as they pre-
pared specific development plans to request variances to allow their
project to develop reasonably, Mr.Schlauchpresented a legal document
to Larry Rider, Special Councel to the Town of Vail, and described
to the public in layman's terms, its contents.
Mayor Dobson asked Mr. Rider to be prepared to again explain to the
council when it came time to vote, what the document was saying.
. There was a request from the audience to the Mayor that the minutes
from the Planning Commission Hearing of November 26, 1975, and the
minutes from the Council Meeting of December 4, 1975, be made part
of this record as it would make staff presentations from those meet-
ings part of the official record. Bill Lamont, private consultant
to the Town of Vail, expressed the opinion that all steps, drafts,
phasing, of proposals have gone through preliminary work that couldn't
always be included with each presentation.
Councilman Donovan spoke at some length on his philosophy and the one
he hoped the Council would adopt towards density transfers. To make
his point clear he asked Jim Lamont to explain density transfer using
specific property and numbers.
Councilman Staufer expressed concern over the Town solicitying support
for annexation and then immediately using that same property to imple-
ment a new policy on density transfers. Discussion ensued regarding
the philosophy of how to deal fairly and equally with different devel-
opers.
• Mr. Rider went over the proposed amendment, referring to specific pages
of the document which the council had, explaining the different points
that had been discussed.
moved
Councilman Donovan/that Ordinance No. 5-76, as amended, as outlined by
Mr. Rider, be approved upon first reading; Councilman Wilto seconded
the motion; all present voted aye with the exception of one; and the
motion carried.
ORDINANCE 6-76, an ordinanceestabiishing Special Development District
5 and amending the zoning ordinance and the official zoning map, was
introduced on a first reading. This involves property owned by Lions -
ridge Limited. Jim Lamont defined the location, size, and presented
a legal document which summarized the Planning Commission's review and
recommendation of proposed ordinance. Some of the proposed zoning was
used to describe the generally philosophy towards the development of the
district.
Mr. Rider questioned the council as to whether or not they had received
the ordinance prior to the meeting, hoping to reduce the time needed to
go over it point by point.
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An attorney for the property owners presented their development plans
for the property which they had developed in compliance with the ori-
ginal zoing, pointing at specifics which don't comply with the proposed
ordinance. He concluded by saying that he was not able then to accept
the proposed ordinance, pointing out that his client had assumed that
the town staff's zoning recommendations,when asking for support for the
Lionsridge annexation, had been the model for the final zoning process.
He suggested alternative zoning which would arrive at the same planning
goals but would also allow his client to develop their property as they
had planned.
LONG SECTION WITH NOTHING AUDIBLE.
The council responded to the lawyers presentation. The council was
• divided on their position. Mayor Dobson stopped the debate. Mr.
Rider said that the council must amend or revise the special district
ordinance before they could proceed to the traditional zoning,
A motion was made and seconded, (actual motion not audible) and a
roll call vote was taken but not audible as to replies; outcome
inaudible.
ORDINANCE 7-76, an ordinance establishing Special Development -District
6 and amending the zoning ordinance and the official zoning map, was
presented on first reading.
Vince Turner, an attorney representing the property owner and developer,
stated that he didn't feel authorized to agree to the proposed ordinance
in whole; that development area A was acceptable but development area
B was not. Mr. Rider and Mr. Turner discussed the legal course of action
in such a situation.
It was moved (inaudible by whom) that Lots 6,7,8,9, and a portion of
10, Block C, .. ..(reaaing part of motion inaudible); Councilman
Donovan seconded the motion; a vote was taken but specifics were
• inaudible; and Mayor Dobson stated that the motion stands opposed.
Inaudible portion; Mayor Dobson entertained a motion to approve unheard
recommendation; Councilman Wilto made the motion as stated; Councilman
Donovan seconded it; all present voted in favor of the motion; and
the motion passed,
Steve Mullen, President of Mountain Properties, which is the main developer
of A-3 accepted area and the area above it, spoke as to the developer's
plans and presented an architect with their preliminary sketches.
The council raised the question of the policy of discussing zoning for
proposed development when the developer doesn't presently own all the
property involved.
The council stated that they felt they were obligated to zone each parcel
based on the facts they presently had but encouraged any developer to
return with a specific proposal after he owned the property. Specifically,
then the council would consider making a special development district out
of parcels A-1 and A-2.
It was moved to zone A-3 in the Lionsridge annexation as agricultural
as recommended by the Planning Commission, (inaudible as to by whom);
Councilman Donovan seconded the motion; a vote was taken but ayes and
nayes were inaudible; and the motion passed.
Several councilpersons wanted to again encourage the developer to re-
turn with his specific proposal at which time discussion could open.
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A motion was made and seconded to zone A-1 and A-2 residential
cluster, (specific motion and by whom inaudible); all present
voted in favor; and the motion passed.
Councilman Donovan moved to zone, specifics inaudible, the 9 acres
agricultural; the motion was seconded by (inaudible); all
present voted in favor; and the motion passed.
Mr. Lamont presented A-8 and A-9, describing the amount of acreage
in each parcel, the owner's request for zoning, and the Planning
Commission's recommendation for zoning.
Councilman Donovan moved that A-8 and A-9 be zoned residential
cluster, (much of motion inaudible); Councilman Ruder seconded
• the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion passed.
Councilman Ruder moved to zone A-7 low density multi family;
Councilwoman Klug seconded the motion; all present voted in
favor; and the motion passed.
Mr. Lamont presented the property owned by Nottingham, described
its present development status, and gave the Planning Commission's
zoning recommendation. Discussion inaudible.
Councilman Donovan moved that parcel (inaudible) be zoned agri-
cultural; the motion was seconded by (inaudible); all present
voted in favor; and the motion passed.
Mr. Lamont presented B-1 and B-2, Snow Lion, describing the amount
of acreage in each parcel, the present development status, and the
Planning Commission's zoning recommendation. Council comments
inaudible..
Councilman Donovan moved to zone it as recommended by the Planning
Commission; Councilman Staufer seconded the motion; all present
• voted in favor; and the motion passed.
Mr. Lamont presented Sandstone 70, owned by Dudley Abbot, described
the size of the parcel, site development status, the owner's zoning
request, and the Planning Commission's zoning recommendation.
Discussion followed. A presentation either by the owner or counsel
representing the owner (inaudible) included the proposed development
of the site. Discussion followed regarding the owner's request and
the Planning Commission's recommendation, the problem of such a radi-
cal difference of zoning densities provoking much comment.
A motion was made, (by whom and specific motion inaudible), to
zone parcel in question low density multi family; Councilman Donovan
seconded the motion; voting was interrupted to again discuss the
ethics of leading an owner to believe one thing as to the future
zoning of a parcel and then reducing the density in the final pro-
posal; a roll call vote was taken (inaudible); and the outcome of
the vote in inaudible.
Mr. Rider proposed a motion for summary: Ordinance No. 7-76, as
amended by the following: 1. Changing all references therein from
40 Lots C-6 though C-11 consisting of 8.84 acres to Lots 11 and the
S.E. portion of Lot C-10, consisting of 2.54 acres 2. Changing
all references in Ordinance No. 7-76 to development area A to S.D. 6
3. Striking all references in Ordinance 7=76 to development area B
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4. Striking all references in Ordinance No. 7-76 as to requirements
of an approved development plan 5. Amending Ordinance No. 7-76 as
to the establishment of businesses (inaudible)... property of develop-
ment is presently existing and there will no further development thereon.
Mr. Rider's outline was moved for approval (inaudible as to by whom);
seconded by Councilman Heimbach; all present voted in favor; and the
motion passed.
Councilman Heimbach moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 7-76 as
amended; Councilman Donovan seconded the motion; all present voted
in favor; and the motion passed.
Mr. Lamont presented (inaudible) which he did in block, describing
the acreage of the sites, present development status, and the Planning
Commission's zoning recommendation.
Councilman Donovan moved to adopt (inaudible) as outlined by Jim
Lamont tonight and as recommended by the Planning Commission;
Councilman Staufer seconded the motion; all present voted in favor;
and the motion passed.
Mr. Lamont present the McAllister parcel, (specifics inaudible).
Councilman Wilton moved to accept the recommendation of the Planning
Commission; Councilman. Donovan seconded the motion; all voted in
favor with the exception of Councilman Ruder who abstained; and the
motion passed.
Councilman Heimbach moved to approve the zoning district maps with
the amendments as to Lots C-1 through Lots C-5 from Special Develop-
ment District No. 5 to res. clusterC-6 through C-9, from Special
Development District No. (rest inaudible): Councilman Donovan
seconded the motion: a roll call vote was taken; Councilman Staufer,
yes; Councilman Donovan, approve; Councilman Heimbach, approve;
Councilwoman Klug, approved with the exception of extension of C-6
through (inaudible); Councilman Wilto, (inaudible response), with
the (inaudible) piece of property belinging to (inaudible): and the
motion passed with the exception noted.
Mr. Rider then read the Ordinance No. 4, series of 1976, (inaudible);
Councilman Heimbach moved acceptance; Councilman Staufer seconded the
motion; all present voted in favor; and:the motion passed.
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:30 a.m.
-0 ATTEST:
Town C erk
PUBLIC NOTICE
In accordance with the provisions of the
Home Rule Charter for the Town of Vail, notice is hereby
given that a vacancy will be filled on the Planning
Commission for the Town of Vail. Applications should
be submitted in a written form to the Town Clerk by
any interested parties on or before the lst day of
March, 1976.
Dated this llth day of February, 1976.
TOWN OF VAIL
By '64A4le- 1#11,
Town Clerk
_ Published in the Vail Trail neswpaper on February 13, 1976.
• SPECIAL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there will be a
Special Meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail,
Colorado, on Tuesday, February 10, 1976, at 7:30 P.M.,
in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building.
The purpose of the Special Meeting is to adopt
an ordinance to impose zoning districts on the Lionsridge
area annexed to the Town and to amend the Official
Zoning Map and to adopt ordinances creating three
Special Development Districts.
Any interested parties are encouraged to attend
this Special Meeting.
I)W-Mayor
ATTEST:
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