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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
16 JANUARY, 1979
7:30 pm
The Vail Town Council convened for its regular meeting at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, January
16, 1978 in the Town Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building.
Present were the following Councilmembers and Mayor Rodney Slifer:
John Donovan
Paula Palmateer
Tom Steinberg
Bill Wilto
Scott Hopman
Robert Ruder
Also present were Town Attorney Larry Rider and Town Manager Terry Minger.
The first matter for Council consideration was Ordinance No. 50, Series of 1978,
amending Title 18 of the Vail Municipal Code relating to Zoning. Mayor Slifer introduced
W-the ordinance on second reading. Jim Rubin explained that this second reading had been
postponed to this date due to a delay in publications from first reading which took place
on December 19, 1978. He further explained that the purpose of the ordinance was to
clarify policy and philosophy of the council and Planning Commission regarding zoning.
Councilmember"Donovan asked if the suggested changes had been made since first reading.
Rubin replied that was correct. There being nofurther discussion, Councilmember Donovan
then moved to approve Ordinance #50, Series 1978 on second reading and instructing the
Town Clerk to publish the ordinance by title only; Councilmember Wilto seconded the
motion; all present voted in favor and the motion passed.
Ordinance No. 51, Series of 1978 amending Title 16 of the Vail Municipal Code relating
to Signs was introduced on second reading by Mayor Slifer. Councilmember Wilto suggested
that Paragraph "D" be amended to read "5 square feet", and then moved to approve the
ordinance with that change. Councilmember Ruder seconded the motion. Those voting "yes"
were: Councilmembers Wilto, Donovan, Steinberg, and Ruder. Those voting "No" were:
Palmateer and Hopman. The motion carried by a vote of 4 to 2.
Ordinance No 1, Series of 1979 rezoning a five acre unplatted parcel of land owned by
Vail Valley, Inc., from SDDI to LDMF with RC density with an additional two units in
exchange for the removal of one lot at the east end of Vail Valley Third Filing was
introduced by Mayor Slifer on first reading. Mr. Warren Pulis appeared before the council
representing the applicant. Jim Rubin explained that this parcel was a part of the old
Sunburst.Special Development District and was now being proposed for development by Vail
Valley, Inc. There was a general disuussion regarding the land exchange and Councilmember
Wilto moved to approve the ordinance rezoning the parcel of land; Councilmember Ruder
seconded; all pres^nt voted in favor and the motion passed.
Ordinance No. 2, Series of 1979 &me.nding Chapter 18.46 of the Vail Municipal Code relating
to SDD4 was introduced on first reading by Mayor Slifer. Jim Rubin.explained.the purpose
of the amendment. There was do discussion and Councilmember Ruder moved to approve the
ordinance; Councilmember Wilto Seconded and the motion passed by unanimous vote of the
councilmembers present.
Mr. Warren Pulis then appreared before the council to request a subdivision of a one -acre
unplatted parcel of land tinto two lots. Jim Rubin presented a drawing of the parcel and
explained to the council that it was not necessary for Mr. Pulis to go before the Town
Council for approval, that the Planning'Commission had approved the subdivision and that
the matter was for informational purposes since Staff believed that all new subdivisions
should come to council for advisement only although no decision or approval was required.
Mr. Rubin then advised the Council that an employee housing proposal for Lots Cl-05, Vail
Lionsridge Filing No. 1 had been received by the Town. The development called for 198
l units on 10.08 acres and that the Planning Commission had approved a requested change in
zoning from RC to SDD. Approval from Planning Commission was granted with the condition
that the project remain employee housing.
There being no further business to come before
to adjourn; Councilmember Ruder seconded; all
adjourned. V _A
��ATTEST:
T W LERK
the Council, Councilmember Donovan moved
present voted i favor and the meeting