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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-03-02 Town Council MinutesMINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MARCH 2, 1982 7:30 P.M. On Tuesday, March 2, 1982, a regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held in the Vail Municipal Building Council Chambers. MEMBERS PRESENT: Bill Wilto, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Johnston Chuck Anderson Ron Todd Gail Wahrlich MEMBERS ABSENT: Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor Hermann Staufer OTHERS PRESENT: Richard Caplan, Town Manager Larry Rider, Town Attorney Colleen Kline, Town Clerk First item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance #3, Series of 1982, an ordinance relating to the sign code for Commercial Core III. Peter Jamar of the Community Development Department reviewed for the council the c&ges that had been made to the ordinance from the first reading on February 2, 982 and the second reading on February 16, 1982. After some discussion, Ron Todd made a motion to approve Ordinance #3 on second reading and Chuck Anderson seconded it. All voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published with changes only on second reading. The next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #4, Series of 1982, an ordinance amending Chapter 18.54 "Design Review Board" of the Vail Municipal Code specifying violations of the chapter, relational perspective sketches, authorizing the zoning administrator to require additional materials, and specifying board procedure. Richard Caplan explained the need for this ordinance, mainly to clarify some legal misunderstandings. After some dis- cussion, a motion to approve Ordinance #4 on first reading was made by Paul Johnston and seconded by Chuck Anderson. All voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published in full on first reading. The next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #5, Series of 1982, an ordinance adopting a new chapter 18.27 of the Town of Vail's zo . g code as contained in Title 18 of the Vail Municipal Code providing f� an arterial business district. Dick Ryan, Community Development Depart- ment, presented the ordinance to the Council. Neil Clark from I Plan gave a presentation on their proposal. There was much discussion between the Council and Dick Ryan and Neil Clark regarding the proposed rezoning. The general feeling of the council was. that the proposed district needed more work done by the staff and Chuck Anderson made a motion to table Ordinance #5 and send it back to the staff for further review and Ron Todd seconded it. Bill Wilto asked for comments from the Council as to why they felt it was not ready for a vote and the following were made: Wahrlich - this area is an important entry into Vail and should be looked at carefully. She was also concerned about the traffic flow and the posting of signs. Ron Todd - traffic problem, setback areas, roof pitch flexibility, parking ratio,, Chuck Anderson - possibility of it turning into a major retail center, need to restrict commercial activity, Paul Johnston - traffic and parking problems Wilto - agreed with all of the above. A vote was taken and it was voted unanimously to table Ordinance #5 until the next regularly scheduled meeting. Larry Rider asked to make a comment regarding Ordinance #4 which had been passed on first reading earlier. He stated that a portion of that ordinance had been omitted and asked the council to reconsider the ordinance with the a ition of the missing paragraph which he read. Paul Johnston made a motion t eronsider Ordinance #4 and Gail-Wahrlich seconded it. All voted in favor an the motion passed unanimously. Paul Johnston then made a motion to� approve Ordinance #4, Series of 1982 with the addition requested by Larry Rider and Ron Todd seconded it. All voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published in.full with the addition of the missing paragraph on first reading. Vail Town Council Match 2, 1982 Page 2 To next item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. Marka Moser asked th Council if there was a Town ordinance relating to the trash that is being left around the dumpsters in the Town. Dick Ryan stated that Ruth Cogan, the Town's Environmental Health Officer, was citing individuals for this problem. Ms. Moser also stated that she felt the need for an earlier Clean Up Day this year. She gave the names of Bob Vaughn and Ron Rayner who were sponsoring the Clean Up Day this year and Dick Ryan stated that he would have Ruth Cogan contact them. As there was no further Citizen Participation input, the next item on -the agenda was the Colorado Insight Sign Variance Request. Peter Jamar stated that the applicants were not in attendance at the meeting. It was decided by the Council to go ahead and take action on the request as it had been rescheduled several times. The applicants request was presented to the Council by Peter Jamar of the Community Development Department. After some discussion, Ron Todd made a motion to deny the request. Paul Johnston seconded it. All voted in favor and the motion was passed unanimously. The next item on the agenda was a Departmental Report made by Pat Dodson, Recreation Department Director. Mr. Dodson's report was divieded into four parts - Nature Center Program, Bike Path Proposal, Beer concession a0he Ice Arena and upcoming Special Events. Under Town Manager report, Mr. Caplan stated that a 5-year action plan meeting had been held with representatives from Vail Associates, Vail Report Association, and.several other organizations from Vail. He stated that follow-up meetings would be held in the future. Gail Wahrlich stated that representatives from the schools and Eagle County would be asked to attend any future meetings. Another item under Town Manager Report was the approval of the judges and clerks for the upcoming Library Special Election on April 6, 1982. Ron Todd made a motion to approve the list of judges and .clerks and Paul Johnston seconded it. All voted in favor and the motion was passed unanimously. Under Town Attorney Report, Larry Rider stated that the Caroselli hearing Was scheduled for June 14, 1982 the Hall hearing has been scheduled for May 18, 1982. Mr. Caplan stated that the Town Council would be interviewing Town Attorney applicants on Tuesday, March 9, from noon until 6:00 p.m., and that there would be no work session held that day. A*here was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Rodney - ',] i.fler, Favor ATTEST: *1.lVonKline,C To6Nn ler 0