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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
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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
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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
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