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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-03-15 Town Council MinutesMINUTES REGULAR MEETING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL 15 MARCH 1977 The regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado, was convened at 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday, March 15, 1977, in the Vail Municipal Building Council Chambers. Mayor John Dobson and the following councilmembers were present: Josef Staufer John Donovan Rod Slifer Bill Heimbach Bill Wilto Bob Ruder Others present were: Stanley F. Bernstein, Acting Town Manager ORDINANCE NO. 9, Series of 1977, regarding transient dealers' licenses, was introduced on first reading. The Mayor explained that this ordinance would tighten regulations regarding transient dealers.by providing for a $50.00 license fee for fourteen.days as well as a percentage sales tax deposit. Councilman Wilto moved to approve the ordinance; Councilman Heimbach seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. The Town Clerk was instructed to have the ordinance published in full. Mr. Dick Elias, chairman of the Growth Management Study Committee, reported on the progress of the group and stated that they were recommending a population ceiling of 25,000 to 30,000 people for the Gore Valley. He added that further reports would be forth- coming from the committee as it reach agreement on methods for achieving a growth ceiling. With regard to the Lionshead Theatre's request for a parking variance, the Town Attorney had submitted a memo to the Council recommending that the variance be granted subject to the Theatre paying the Town not more than $3500 per parking space, said agreement to be binding on the applicant for two years, subject to a signed agreement between the applicant and the Town. Mr. Jim Lamont, Director of the Department of Community Development, stated that the Planning Commission unanimously endorsed the arrangement. Councilman Heimbach moved to approve the request subject to the escrow agreement outlined by the Town Attorney; Councilman Slifer seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. The Town Attorney was directed to draft the necessary agreement. At this point, the Mayor explained that the Town Council had informally agreed to reconsider ORDINANCE NO. 8, Series of 1977, rezoning Lot 9, Block 2, Vail/Potato Patch,;from HDMF to MDMF. Councilman Wilto so moved; Councilman Heimbach seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. The reconsideration was set for the April 5 regular meeting. With regard to Mr. Mery Lapin's request for a variance from the provisions of Section 3.505 of the Zoning Ordinance, architect Ron Todd explained that the request was to replace the existing house on the lot due to drainage problems. He added that the replacement would be 1500 square feet smaller. Mr. Lamont stated that the Planning Commission had recommended approval. Council- man Heimbach moved to approve the request; Councilman Wilto seconded the motion; Councilman -Donovan voted against, all.others presentvoted in favor; and the motion carried with a vote of 6-1. Minutes/Regular Meeting 15 March 1977 Page Two Regarding the request of Kathryn R., Ruth E., and Howard M. Benysh for GRFA and setback variances for Unit 7, Bighorn Terrace, the applicants explained that the request was in de order to build a dining room and to move the outside deck - a total enlargement of 130 square feet. The stated that the changes would make the unit more livable and that the Planning Commission had recommended approval. Councilman Donovan moved to approve the requests; Councilman Ruder seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. Regarding John R. and Margery J. Hemby' request for approval of the avalanche report for Lot 16, Bighorn Subdivision, Mr. Lamont stated that the Planning Commission unanimously recom- mended approval. Councilman Wilto moved to approve the report; Councilman Donovan seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. Regarding Mickey Salloway's appeal of the Design Review Board's decision requiring him to remove a canopy at the Gondola Ski Shop, Mr. Salloway nor anyone representing him was present. Mr. Lamont explained that the Council must act tonight according to the appeal procedures. Councilman Staufer updated that Council, stating that the Design Review Board had approved one size for the canopy; Mr. Salloway had built a -larger size;. the Design Review Board then said to take the wrong sized canopy down; and Mr. Salloway had appealed to the Council, Councilman Ruder stated that Mr. Salloway's methods had been incorrect, but that the canopy as built improved the safety of the area around it by blocking falling snow and ice, Councilman Slifer moved to send the matter back to the Design Review Board for 30 days further review; Councilman Ruder seconded the motion; all present voted in favor; and the motion carried. TOWN MANAGER REPORTS Mr. Bernstein announced that January 1977 sales tax revenues were even with those for January 1976. He also announced that March 29 had been set as a bond election date to determine whether the Town could purchase the Katsos Property and Lot 10 (adjacent to Site 24). He invited any questions. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Councilman Slifer requested a list of all Town of Vail parking . contracts from the staff with a proposal for collecting on them by the next work session.. Councilman Ruder announced that Council agendas were now being prepared on the Friday prior to the meeting and asked that all agenda items be turned in by then. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 P.M. or ATTEST: At Town lerk