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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 1981
7:30 P.M.
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
(1) ORDINANCE #17, SERIES OF 1981, FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING
1980 SUPPLEMENT TO THE VAIL MUNICIPAL CODE.
(2) ORDINANCE #18, SERIES OF 1981, FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE RELATING
TO PERSON SERVICE OUTLETS IN CCI AND CCII.
(3) ORDINANCE #16, SERIES OF 1981, FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1979 EDITION; SETTING FORTH STANDARDS
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR OF ROOFS IN THE TOWN OF VAIL.
(4) RESOLUTION #9, SERIES OF 1981, A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE DEVELOP-
MENT OF COUNTY WATER STORAGE FACILITIES.
(5) RESOLUTION #10, SERIES OF 1981, A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE WESTERN
SLOPE CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
(6) APPEAL OF PEC DECISION ON VARIANCE REQUEST OF LOT 3, BLOCK 3, BIGHORN
3RD FILING.
(7) APPEAL OF RED LION -INN DECISION BY THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD.
(8) APPEAL OF PEC DECISION REGARDING CASOLAR, LOT 12, REQUEST FOR
VARIANCE.
(9) CALL UP OF GARTON'S DECK PROJECT.
(10) AMENDMENT TO THE VAIL VILLAGE URBAN DESIGN GUIDE PLAN FOR THE
AREA BETWEEN PLAZA LODGE AND THE CASINO BUILDING_
(11) APPOINTMENT OF LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY MEMBER.
�(12) APPOINTMENT OF BOARD OF APPEALS MEMBER.
TOWN MANAGER REPORT
TOWN ATTORNEY REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
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RICHARD CAPLAN, TOW)r MANAGER
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MINiTES
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
April 7, 1981
7:30 p.m.
OpTuesday, April 7, 1981, the Vail Town Council convened for its regular
meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers located in the Vail Municipal
Building.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Rod Slifer
Bud Benedict
Paul Johnston
Bob Ruder
Tom Steinberg
Ron Todd
Bill Wilto
OTHERS PRESENT: Richard Caplan, Town Manager
Larry Rider, Town Attorney
The first item on the agenda was the reading of Ordinance #17, first reading,
an ordinance adopting the 1980 Supplement to the Vail Municipal Code. After
an explanation of the ordinance by Rich Caplan and some discussion, a motion
was made by Paul Johnston to approve the ordinance. The motion was seconded
b Tom Steinberg. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously and
ordered published in full on first reading.
The second item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #18, Series
of 1981, an ordinance relating to person service outlets in CCI and CCII. This
ordinance pertains to barber shops, beauty shops and beauty parlors being
permitted on first floor buildings. After some discussion, Bill Wilto made
a motion to approve the ordinance on first reading and Paul Johnston seconded
it. All voted in favor and the motion was passed unanimously and ordered
published in full on first reading.
Next item was the first reading of Ordinance #16, Series of 1981, an ordinance
relating to the construction and repair of roofs in the Town of Vail. Mike
McGee of the Fire Department commented on the ordinance. He stated that it
would probably take the Town approximately 14 years to have the whole town
in compliance with this ordinance. Tom Steinberg made a motion to approve
Ordinance #16 on first reading and Bud Benedict seconded it. All voted in
favor and the motion was carried unanimously and the ordinance ordered published
in full on first reading.
The next item on the agenda was Resolution #9, Series of 1981, a resolution
Sporting the development of county water storage facilities. Mr. Caplan
ted that this resolution was written in County Commissioner's Troxel's
support for a reservoir site in the Edwards/Wolcott area. Mr. Caplan stated
that Mr. Troxel was in the minority over this issue. Tom Steinberg made a
motion to postpone action on this resolution until the issue was studied
further. Bill Wilto seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion
carried unanimously. It was decided to present the resolution again at the
April 21st meeting.
The next item on the agenda was the reading of Resolution #10, a resolution
regarding the Western Slope Congressional District. Mr. Caplan stated that
this resolution was adopted to support the position of CAST relating to the
need of a Western Slope resident member of the legislative committee from
the Western Slope district. Ron Todd made a motion to adopt the resolution
and Bob Ruder seconded it. All voted in favor the the motion passed unanimously.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Joe Staufer had two comments to make - first was a question to the Council
regarding the status of a new PA system for the Council Chambers. Mr. Caplan
stated that that had been one item to be removed from the Capital Improvement
0dget because of the low revenue year.
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Regulat Meeting
April 7, 1981
Page 2
T• second item Mr. Staufer brought up was his concern over closing the
Dobson Ice Arena on the same date as the mountain closes. He stated that
one of the issues in the bond drive for the arena was that it was to be an
alternative to skiing after the mountain had closed. Pat Dodson, Recreation
Department Director, stated that there was a need to close the arena down
annually to melt the ice and clean the rink and that this was the least used
time of the year. Also, because of the low revenue year, it was costing too
much money to keep it open during the off season with the minimal amount of
attendance that they normally get this time of year.
As there was no further citizen participation, the Council moved to the next
item on the agenda, that being the Appeal of the Bighorn 3rd Filing, Block 3,
Lot 3, owned by Mr. William Luke. Peter Patten, Zoning Administrator, gave
the Planning Commission's report on the zoning of the property, stating that
the property was on a very steep slope and was not capable of supporting
three developments and had been reduced to two. Mr. Luke stated that he
met four times with. the Planning.Commission to resolve this problem. He
then addressed the minutes of the Planning Commission:
1) Why does RC have to compete with multiple dwelling next door?
• 2) You can't downzone without.prejudicial downzoning from people
without their help and official interest, not legally.
The response from the Planning Commission Member was:
Two meetings before with the Planning Commission Mr. Luke asked for
a delay so that he could provide more information showing two
surveys of the property. Mr. Mayor and I visited the property
on February 9 and.we did not see anything that would allow special
treatment.
A motion was made to uphold the decision of the Planning Commission.
The motion was made by Ron. Todd and second by Tom Steinberg, No further
discussion, the motion passed unanimously.
The next item that was brought up was the Amendment to the Vail Village Urban
Design Guide Plan for the Area between Plaza Lodge and the Casino Building.
The Council has received a letter asking that we table this issue. We have
asked the applicant to evidence to the Planning Commission and the Council
that they have the legal right to build on that property. There is some
question in our minds whether or not they have this right. We have also
asked for documentation to that effect. Pending.that information a motion was
made to refer the matter back to the Planning Commission. The motion was made
by Tom Steinbert, second by Paul Johnston. The motion passed unanimously.
TO next item that was brought up was the appeal of Red Lion Inn Decision by the
Design Review Board. Peter Patten stated that the motion wasto approve
the addition pending that it meets Section 18.54010 of the Vail Municipal
Code provided that the engineering be approved prior to the issuance of a
building permit. A presentation was made by Bill Rouff representing the
applicant regarding the Appeal. The presentation told of how the design
took into consideration the various DRB.and Vail Municipal Code Guidelines.
Also for the first time, the architectural drawingsof the landscape plan
were presented. Jeff Selby commented that the meeting for the approval before
the Design Review Board and Planning. Commission went into much further
detail then Bill Rouff. Max Garrett thus stated the position of the
appellant.that the DRB acted in disregard of Ordinance 18.54010 Section B
and of Ordinance 18.51010.basically the blocking of private and public views.
Lastly he objected to the Design Review Board's ignoring the Urban Design
Guide Plan Number 11.
Next was an appeal from Curtan-Hill, presented by Jack Curtain. Jack saw
three options for the Council:
1. Reject design;
2. Send design back to DRB;.
Approve plans as submitted.
brought up the roof design and how it does not fit with the surrounding
buildings. He also said that the facade did not fit and that there was a
loss of a patio on the Red Lion. He also touched on the landscaping plan and
stated that he did not think it would do what it was supposed to do.
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Regular Meeting
April 7, 1981
Page 3
D� Ryan commented that this was just a rehash on the previous on the
R Lion. Jeff Selby commented on how the Red Lion developers did not
develop the site to its fullest extent and that the developers felt the
landscaping plans did do the job intended. Max Garrett next commented that
the DRB has the law to follow about views.. Julia Takahashi read a statement
from Mrs. Joanna Hill against the development. Dale Palm.commented on the
loss of view from the Mill Creek Building. Diana Donovan commented that
maybe an environmental impact report is required because of sewer.and utility
systems now existing. She also addressed the sun/shade requirement and the
loss of a large patio. Pepi Gramshammer commented. Audi Keen commented,
George Knox commented. Questions were then raised from the Council:
Paul Johnston commented that the upper: end of Bridge Street needs improvement
to increase its attractiveness. He said that he would vote in favor of the
Red Lion expansion. Bob Ruder made a motion...The motion was that we uphold
the Design Review Board Decision as it relates to the expansion of the Red Lion.
building. The motion was seconded by Paul Johnston. Motion carried 4 to 2.
Bub Benedict abstained from voting due to conflict of interest.
The next item brought up was the Appeal of PEC Decision Regarding Casolar,
Lot 12 request for variance. The Council has beenaskedby the Appellant's
attorney that this hearing be tabled until May 5,_1981. A motion was made
t phold the Planning Commission's position on Casolar. This motion was made
b aul Johnston and seconded by Tom Steinberg. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Knox has requested a variance on the gross residential floor area for
his Casolar unit. It was the opinion of the staff not to grant this variance.
The next item on the agenda was the Garton Deck Project. This is an exterior
alteration request under the Vail Village Urban .Design Guide Plan for
David Garton to allow construction of a two -level office addition on the
existing deck of Garton's Saloon, the Casino building. The proposal was for
1515 square feet of office space divided into 5 offices. Peter Patten gave
comments of this proposal relating to the Urban Design Guide Plans in reference
to pedestrian traffic, vehicle traffic, focal.points, etc. Peter stated that
it did not create anything contrary to the purpose of the Design Guide Plan.
The view met for the Urban Design :Guide Plan does show a major view corridor
from the area of the Children's Fountain.toward Vail Mountain. The proposed
addition does not significantly alter this view., it intrudes to a very minor
degree upon this view corridor.on the eastern edge. The Planning Commission
has voted three to two -to approve this addition. The 5 conditions that were.
agreed upon were:
1. The applicant agrees to participate in and not remonstrate against the
special improvement district if .and when formed for Vail Village;
20 The applicant will submit a request for conditional use permit to allow
the use of an office building on the third level in Vail Village.
3. The applicant will work out an agreement mutually acceptable to the Town,
the applicant and other business owners in the Casino building as to
construction schedules and practices so that disturbances of existing
businesses are kept to a minimum.
4. The applicant must improve the area from the Plaza to his entrance with
similar materials used in the Plaza.
5. If the alley project is denied the applicant cut back the proposal on
the first level to let adequate light and air into the alley opening.
There was a discussion to the effect that "was the.d-ck strong enough to support
the office building". This area was researched and it was found that there
was more than enough capability to hold up this office space. It was stated
that they need a letter from the Association confirming the approval of this
expansion. David will get this letter for the Council. A motion was made
that the Council uphold the Planning.Commission approval subject to the
5 conditions on Page 3 in reference to the Casino building dated 3./5/81 and
also the improvement with more detail planned for the alley if the alley
project doesn't take place and the Condominium Association's letter. The
motion was made by Bill Wilto and seconded by Ron Todd. Motion carried
five to two.
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Regular Meeting
April 7, 1981
Page 4
Anext item was the appointment of a Liquor Licensing Authority Member.
The Council felt that for the record it should be stated that approximately
a month ago the Twon Council, the Mayor sent a letter to a'member of the
Liquor License Board, Liquor Licensing Authority whose attendance had been
very irregular causing some decisions to be delayed at the Liquor Licensing
Authorities, and I think it would be appropriate for the Council to take
official action, even though individually all the Council members did approve
that action but at a public meeting to declare that David Cole's
seat is vacant prior to taking any formal action in the appointing of a new
member. A motion was made that the Council declare that seat vacant in
accordance with our actions to date— Motion made by Bud Benedict, second by
Paul Johnston. Unanimous.
The seat that we are appointing would be for a two year term to serve until
June 1983. The two applicants are:
Tom Atchison
and
Jim King
Ballots were counted. The vacancy will be filled by Tom Atchison.
The Mayor thanked both applicants for applying for this position.
Tf*next item was the appointment for the Board of Appeals Member.
Th e were four applicants:
Steve Cavanaugh
Bill Rouff
Jerry Walters
Mike Wineman
This is to fill the vacancy of Bob Ruder who resigned after he became
a member of the Town Council.. It was also discussed that we chose an
alternate for Mr. Williamson who has not been available for a meeting
since September 1979. We are currently trying to contact Mr. Williamson
to see if he would like to resign._ We will pick two gentlemen, the top
vote receiver will fill the vacancy presented by Mr. Ruder's resign and
the second vote receiver will become an alternate for Mr. Williamson.
Steve
The alternate will be Bill Rouff.
The Town Manager's Report: Last week we received the official 1980 Census Report.
It indicated that the Town of Vail, as of April 1, 1980 has a population of
2,261. After we protested this figure, it was indicated that we had 150 more
p*le.
Town Attorney Report: We have been sued by the Gore Trading Company,
challenging the zoning on their piece of property. Larry was asked to prepare
a report for the next meeting on legalities of a building moratorium for the
sole purpose of just peace and quote for a summer. Larry stated that he would
do this.
It was brough up that the Coor's Bike Race has proposed a new course and I
think all the merchants were sent out a letter outlining what was going on
along with a map showing the course. There were not comments and the
Council's decision was to approve the bike path.
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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