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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-09-04 Town Council MinutesMINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1984 7 : 30 P.M. A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, September 4, 1984 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. MEMBERS PRESENT:. Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor Paul Johnston, Mayor Pro-Tem Chuck Anderson Kent Rose Colleen Kline Hermann Staufer Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal OTIiERS PRESENT: Bill Pyka, Assistant Town Manager Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk The first item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance No. 23, an ordinance amending Chapter 3.48.130, Paragraph C, of the SMunicipal Code of the Town of Vail to provide for certification of delinquent land transfer taxes to the County Treasurer and for the extension of such delinquencies upon the real property tax rolls of the county and the collection of such delinquent fees in the same manner as delinquent general taxes levied upon such property. Larry Eskwith went over the ordinance again and explained that this will make the collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes easier for the Town. Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 23, Series of 1984, on second reading, which was seconded by Hermann Staufer. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. The ordinance was ordered published by title only on second reading. The second item on the agenda was a resolution honoring Glen Ellison for his work on the Ford Park softball fields. Rodney Slifer dread the resolution and Glen thanked the town. Chuck Anderson moved to approve. the resolution, which was unanimously approved. The next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance No, 25, Series of 1984, an ordinance authorizing the issuance of Town of Vail, Colorado, Lionshead Improvement District Special Assessment Bonds, dated October 1, 1984, in the aggregate principal amount of .$955,000, for the purpose of defraying the cost of constructing and installing improvements to the Lionshead Mall and surrounding areas; prescribing the form of the bonds; providing for the payment of the bonds and interest thereon; and making provision for other matters relating thereto. Bill Pyka explained the purpose of the bonds to finace part of the Lionshead Mall project. Linda Clark of Boettcher & Co. was present to answer any questions. She also mentioned three changes in the ordinance, which were noted. The bonds will be marketed sometime next week and we will have interest rates at second reading. The rate should be approximately 11.2%. Linda Clark then went on to explain the bond process. Hermann Staufer made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 25 on first reading, which was seconded by Paul Johnston, with the changes as noted. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published in full. The next item was the first reading of Ordinance No. 27, Series of 1984, an Ordinance repealing and reenacting Ordinance No. 26, Series of 1981, which created Special Development District 11 (Highland Park) to enable the special development district to be split into two different areas, each of which contains its own development plan. Peter Patten explained that the request is to redesign SAD#11 (Highland Park Sub- division) which was created in 1981. After annexation, a plan was approved for one lot consisting of 17 duplex structures. A building permit was given in early 1982 for 12 townhomes (6 structures). There is now a new proposal for the remainder of the property, which was to be developed in the same manner. The applicant wishes to go back to 11 duplex sites. There are two parts to the request: an amendment to the Special Development District plan and for creating 11 lots where only one existed. The staff feels that it meets all the criteria for LJ Tuesday, September 4, 1984 Page 2 a major subdivision. One of the problems on the site is underground water. Drainage is therefore very important. The circulation system has been redesigned and should prove adequate. The proposal is for 5,000 square feet per duplex envelope. There are designated building envelopes due to the drainage problem. The staff feels comfortable with the proposed GRFA. Some conditions of approval are that upon approval of the final plat, the subdivision plat be signed off and be ready to record; that environmental impact report be adopted as development plan and msut be complied with; it is the developer's responsibility that purchasers of lots are aware of environmental impact report and the compliance; and that completion of all drains, etc. shall be required before any building permits can be issued. Also, adequate fire flow should be available and compliance with the letter of recommendation from Upper Eagle Valley Water and Sanitation District regarding individual lot hook-ups for sewer and water. Kathy Warren, representing the applicant as the architect, spoke next. She explained the SDD#11 history and the process for developing this new plan. Hermann Staufer wanted the fact that the building envelopes are requires be added to the ordinance. Paul Johnston moved to approved the ordinance on first reading with the changes proposed by Hermann Staufer on page 4, specifically mentioning the building envelopes and in the third Whereas, the word "positive" should be changed to "improved". The motion was seconded by Hermann Staufer and a vote was taken and the motion passed 6-1, with Kent Rose opposing. The next item on the agenda was a request for exterior alteration to remodel the A&D Building. Rodney Slifer explained that this has been approved at Planning Commission and the council had some questions and reservations on this approval. The Council can make any of the following decision: it can let the Planning Commission decision stand, change it in any way, or deny the plan. Peter Patten explained the request. 1. A request for exterior alteration to remodel the A&D Building, and 2. to remove the existing two condominiums on the second floor of the building. The remodel is on all four sides of the building. There would be a dining deck for the deli on the Mill Creek side of the!.building,and new commercial space. On Gore Creek Drive, there would be a reduction of the real estate office frontage, more of a retail type environment. Upstairs would be a restaurant, a new real estate office and an existing real estate office. On the third floor, there would be approximately 2,160 square feet of condo space. Peter then discussed the Urban Design Guidelines. The staff feels that the proosal does not comply with the purpose of the Commercial Core section for the following reasons: pedestrianization, vehicle penetration, streetscape framework (patio at Deli), street enclosure (how high is building in relation to the street), and street edge. The existing building is not the perfect frontage for Bridge Street, but we do have to stock to the criteria. The staff therefore recommends denial. Buf Arnold made a presentation on behalf of the applicant. He presented a model of the project and surrounding buildings and explained the project and the process they have gone through to get to this point. The building ownd.d by Otto Stork was not avallible to be included in the proposal. Buff feels that the project is a quality one and the developers are very committed to improving -Vail. About 42% of the Deli patio will remain but will not be patio. Kent Rose was concerned about the placing of the trash if the compactor group solution did not work out. Fred Butler, representing Otto Stork spoke next regarding the legal problems involved in the plan. Steven Tinkler, the attorney representing A&D Enterprises, answered some of Air. Butler's comments, saying that Otto Stork has none of the rights mentioned. He also questioned the petition, containing about 100 signatures, which .was presented to Council, which has signatures of people who do not want to lose the patio. The next..person to speak was Fitzhugh Scott, who said that he was involved in the project about 20 years ago. He regrets the loss of the open space. He believes the patio is being. well used. He would like to suggest that some steps be taken to move Mill Creek to the east, which would allow much greater freedom to the developer. Pepi Gramshammer said that the patios are all very important. Rodney Slifer than reiterated all the choices: denial, approval or changes. Chuck Anderson asked Buff if it would help if • Tuesday, September 4, 1984 Page 3 Mill Creek were moved. The Council members.then gave their opinions. They were all very much in favor of the remodel but felt that the patio should stay. Council then recessed for approximately 10 minutes. Ted Vandersood, the project manager for A&D, spoke next. He thought that tabling the project seems like a good idea now. They do intend to keep a deli and thought that increasing the patio space at the creek area was the good way to go. Buff Arnold questioned the process if the project should be tabled. .Peter Patten said-fthat we need an updated set of plan for review. Kent Rose moved to table and send back to Planning Commission, which was seconded by Paul Johnston. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. The next item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. Brad Quayle, a resident of Bellflower Road spoke about the problem of speeding cars down that street and the residents' wish. .to have speed dips installed. Rodney Slifer asked Stan Berryman and the Police Dept. to investigate the problem and report back to Council. There were no Town Manager and Town Attorney reports. aAs there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Rodney E. Slifer, aar ATTFST: 62 TI fl �(-1 Pamela -A, Bran meyer Town Clerk 0 40