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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-01-03 Town Council Minutes?_ MINTUES REGULAR MEETING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL 3 JANUARY, 1978 Ak_The regular meeting of the Town of Vail Council was convened at 7:40 P.M., on Tuesday, January 3, 1978. Present were Mayor Rodney Slifer and the following members of the Vail Town Council: Paula Palmateer . John Donovan , Thomas Steinberg William Heimbach William Wilto Councilmember Ruder was absent. Also present were Town Manager Terrell J. Minger and Town Attorney Lawrence Rider. Mayor Slifer introduced Ordinance No. 29, Series of 1977, rezoning a portion of Vail Run from Rc to SDD5, on second reading. He then introduced Zoning Administrator, Diana Toughill who explained that there had been a slight change in Section 8, paragraph B, to clarify language. There were no comments or questions from either the Council or the Floor, and Councilman Heimbach moved to approve Ordinance No. 29, Series of 1977 on second reading with the amendment in language to Section 8-B. Councilmen Donovan and Steinberg voted "no". Councilmembers Palmateer, Heimbach, and Wilto voted in favor, and the motion carried. Next item on the agenda was a special presentation of service awards to members of the Planning Commission and Design Review Board who had completed terms of service. Mayor Slifer introduced former Mayor Dobson who thanked those who had served so faithfully and diligently and awarded each of them a Slate placque with their names engraved with service dates. Those receiving placques were: Robert Clark; Gordon Pierce; Dave Sage; Jen Wright; Dave Gorsuch; Jim Slevin; Hans Weibel; Bill Hanlon; Jack Fritzlen; Dan Corcoran; Bill Heimbach; and Bill Wilto; all of whom served on the Planning Commission. Carol Kramer was awarded a placque for her service on the Design Review Board. Mayor Slifer then awarded an identical placque to John Dobson for his long years of service on the Town Council. Mayor Slifer then introduced Diana Toughill who explainedthat -th—s was the request from Landmark which had been postponed�from the December 20, 1977; meeting regarding setback and parking variances for the proposed Landmark addition. Jeff Selby, representing Landmark, then requested the council to table the parking variances request for two weeks and advised council that some modifications had been made since the first request for set- back variances at the last council meeting. He covered the revisions and explained that he believed that the addition to the building would greatly enhance the building and create a warmer feeling in the Lionshead mall area around the stairs. Ms. Toughill added that the Planning Commission had voted 6 to 1 in favor of granting the variances. Mayor Slifer then asked for questions or comments from the Council and Audience. Ms. Linda Bird, from Sunrise in Lionshead stated that she had no real objections to the project, except that she felt that further construction in Lionshead would disrupt the summer business and that Lionshead needed a good, viable summer. Mr. Selby stated that he too was interested in • the area having a good summer and felt that this project would not interefere with the mall area and would ultimately enhance the area. Mr. Edward L. Volpe, representing Kostas Taverna, a business in the Landmark building, stated that his client was opposed to the project totally and claims that the project would be materially injurous to his client. Further stating that the view would be destroyed and that the additions were being planned without the approval of the tennants. Mr. Tom Antio, representing LaCadequ Boutique, stated that he has no real interest in the project other than his objection to the construction in the area, which he feels would be materially injurous to his business. Attorney Jay Peterson, speaking for Landmark, stated that they would agree to build only one level of the proposed addition, if that would be a fair compromise for those objecting. Mr. Volpe replied that since the application to Council was in the form of two-storys then he would not consider compromising until the formal application was revised. Councilmember Donovan asked for clarification of the parking variance request postponement. arry Rider stated that the Council cannot go beyond 21 days, but a client could waive the 1 day limit and specifically ask for a longer delay for hearing. Councilmember Donovan then suggested to Mr. Selby that he consider asking for a longer postponement since there were many things yet unknown about the project and its implications. Councilmembers Steinberg and Palmateer expressed concern about the need for more study and questioning before council makes any decision. Town Attorney Larry Rider cautioned and advised the council that they must consider only the quesion of the variance request in terms of the ►Jr MIMITES REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 3, 1978 number of feet, not in terms of the economic considerations which are outside the parameters of what is described in the ordinances as criteria for consideration of variance requests. Mayor slifer stated, for the record that the Town Council has seen the site. There was a brief discussion between Mr. Selby and some tennants regarding who in the building supported the project. Mayor Slifer reminded the Council that they may con- sider the variance only in terms of what the definitions are described in the ordinances. He then asked for a motion to table the requests - Jeff Selby officially requested such tableing; Councilman Donovan moved to table the requests for two weeks until the meeting of January 17, 1978, and asked for a revised model of the project with a moveable second floor to show what the relative differences would be. Councilmember Steinberg seconded the motion; all present voted in favor and the motion passed. Next item on the agenda was a request for final approval for the final plat of Glen Lyon. Mayor Slifer introduced Andy Norris, speaking for the project outlined the entire development briefly. Councilmember Palmateer asked how many people will be added by this project; Mr. Norris estimates about 130 living units. Palmateer then asked about parking questions and Mr. Norris suggested that perhaps extension of the shuttle bus system could be justified. There was a brief discussion regarding dedication of green space/open space lands being dedicated to the Town of Vail by this developer. Councilmember Donovan then reminded the Council and the citizens that this project adds another 1,000 people to the valley and that growth management must be implemented. He feels that no one seems to want to tackle the problem - but that it is certainly time to do so. There was a brief general discussion regarding the growth management process. Following that, Mayor Slifer asked for a Motion, which Larry Rider composed. The first motion was to accept the dedication of the stream tract in the project, moved by Councilmember Donovan and seconded by Councilmember Steinberg. All present voted in favor and the motion carried. The second motion was to approve and accept -the final plat itself and was made by Council member Wilto, seconded by councilmember Heimbach. All present voted in favor and the motion passed. The third motion was to accept the dedication to the Town of Vail by the developer of tracts A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,J and K. The motion was made by Councilmember Steinberg and seconded by councilmember Wilto. All present voted in favor and the motion passed. Mayor Slifer then introduced Ms. Toughilll who explained that Vail Associates was requesting the resubdivision of Lot 2, Block 2, Vail Village 12th Filing, (a parcel of land located near Booth Falls) to change zoning from LDMF. Phil Ordway, speaking for Vail Associates stated that it was their feeling that this site should not include more than 4 units. There being no further discussion, Councilmember Donovan moved to approve the resubdivision subject to the rezoning approval on February 2, 1978. Councilmember Palmateer seconded the motion, all present voted in favor and the motion passed. Next for discussion and attention of the Council was the matter of the request for assistance .to the Town of Vail from the Lionsridge Neighborhood Organization. Mayor Slifer explained the history of the request and stated that Don Walker, consultant was • evaluating the questions and that the council was considering the purchase of the land in parcels B-4 and B-5. He further stated that although the parcels were not that important in a valley wide sense, they were important to that particular neighborhood and that the council requested the owners of the condominiums in the neighborhood to circulate and sign a petition stating support of proposals to purchase the land with the town of Vail in a 50%/50% share of cost. He stated that there were many details to be worked out and that a special district would probably have to be formed. But first, he wanted the petition to be submitted from the propertyowners in the neighborhood. Larry Rider clarified for the record that bhe buyers of the project would be subject to special district assessments and that everyone should know that when they sign the petition. There was a brief discussion among the council regarding where the funds would come from to pay the Town's share of the purchase price. Stan Bernstein compared it to the handling of the Bighorn street program and stated that he would investigate other means of funding. The mext matter for council discussion was a presentation of the current parking situation and a report of the parking study. Mayor Slifer introduced Allen Gerstenberger, Director f Community Development, who explained the process of the parking study. The mayor then introduced Phil Ordway, Vail Associates, who explained the current status of the restrictions being placed on parking in the western most parking lots. Mr. Ordway apologized for some confusion and lack of communication in the process of setting up the new parking rules, and stated that anyone bearing local license plates who attempts to drive into Vail asso- ciates lots during the day carrying less than three people, will be asked to park in the western most areas set aside for employee parking. Anyone carrying more than three people MINUTES REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 3, 1978 will be allowed to park . He further stated that he believes the restrictions have created at least 40 more parking spaces for visitors in those lionshead lots. He feels that the program is fundamentally a good one and that most of the negative feedback is due to poor communications. He further stated that this does not necessarily represent Vail Associates' final solution to the problem, but that it is temporary and will be • refined. There was a brief, general discussion amoung the Council and the public regarding parking problems in general, including suggestions from the Council and Vail Associates represen= tatives that more employers and employees be encouraged to use the public transportation available in the valley. Phil Ordway asked in any consideration was being given to long range solutions like possibly special districts for parking, etc., and Terry Minger stated that the council had not necessarily looked at that one but he would be happy to sit down with Ordway to discuss and present to Council. Mayor Slifer then introduced the next matter of business which was the status of the proposed Gondola I Building expansion. Diana Toughill explained that the new.plans submitted to the Town Staff had met a-1 the requirements and that the staff had approved the project as currently submitted . There was a brief discussion as to the consideration of eliminating the East access and moving it to the West. Mr. Ordway stated that Vail Associates was considering that and felt that the Forest Service would probably grant that right tot he Town of Vail, but probably not to Vail Associates, and that Vail Asso= ciates would support a request for same by the Town of Vail. Peter Burnett, Supervisor of Streets and Roads, cautioned council that buildings be of such design to prevent possible snow overhand and icing. Council noted that the Design review board would be looking at that. There was a brief discussion regarding use of the patio area by Vail Institute and whether or not both buildings must be built. Council member Donovan asked Mr. Ordway to put a price on building only the South building and not the North building . Ordway pointed out that the project had been cut back as much as possible and that they fully intended to build it, however, he would come up with a figure. The final item on the presentations agenda for the meeting was a public discussion of the horse-drawn sleigh. Mayor Slifer introduced Steve Cadwell who operates a horse- drawn sleigh and .haywagon. Mr. Cadwell gave a brief and entertaining history of his personal experience in handling horses as a part of his request for permission to maintain horse-drawn rides in the village core. He asked for permission to use gates, park in the core areas and extended hours —for services and if it was possible to do forge work and blacksmithing in the core of the village as an attraction. There was a lengthy and detailed discussion between Mr. Cadwell, the Council, Chief of Police, Gary Wall, Pete Burnett and the audience regarding multiple problems and possible solutions which might allow Mr. Cadwell to continue to operate in the village. At the conclusion of the discussion, Councilmember Donovan clarified the position of the council as being: 1) he may not opente before 1O:00 aam, nor between the hours of 3-5:30 PM, and not after 11:30 pm. 2) The wagon must be checked for safety and the insurance certificate imust be received by the Town of.Vail. 3) He may drive both directions on Gore Creek Drive, but not east of the Vorlaufernor either South or North on Bridge Street. 4) He must comply with the dog ordinance and the forge & blacksmithing request is denied. 5) He may operate on a trial basis for two weeks only from today. The matter will be discussed again on the 17th of January. Councilman Donovan then moved that all this be agreed upon by the Council. Councilmember Heimbach seconded the motion. Councilmember Steinberg voted against and all others present voted in favor. The motion carried. Councilman Heimbach then noted for the record that he wanted the council to move on the growth management programs as soon as possible. Councilmember Donovan requested a meeting in February for the express purpose of discussion of the real estate transfer tax and an election for that question. Councilmember Donovan then moved to adjaurn. Councilman Heimbach seconded the motion. All present voted in favor and the motion passed. The mee adjourned at 10:45 PM. M yor ATTEST: el� Town Cle