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Home My WebLink About1984-03-06 Town Council Minutess MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 1984 7:30 P.M. regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, March 6, 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 OTHERS PRESENT: Richard Caplan, Town Manager Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk The first item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #7, Series of 1984, an ordinance providing for an earlier submittal deadline for exterior alterations and modifications in Commercial Core II for the spring of 1984 only. Dick Ryan presented the ordinance to the Council, stating that this me ordinance had been before the Council last spring but was defeated on cond reading because of the failure to begin the Lionshead Improvement Project. He stated that the staff recommended approval of this ordinance. After some discussion a motion was made by Hermann Staufer and seconded by Paul Johnston to approve Ordinance #7 on first reading. A vote was taken 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 #8, Series of 1984, an ordinance approving a special development district - known as SDD#12 - and the development plan in accordance with Chapter 18.40 on the Vail Municipal Code. Mayor Slifer stated that the Council had toured the Sonnenalp facility that afternoon in preparation for this evening's dis- cussion. Dick Ryan presented the ordinance to the Council, stating that this would be a complete remodel of the existing Sonnenalp Lodge. He stated that all objectives of the Urban Design Guide Plan had been met, that he felt the arcade was a positive step and that no view corridors were involved. There was a concern by the staff that no parking had been provided for the addiction of the additional rooms (95 spaces). Ryan stated that the Planning Commission had voted 3-3 on the redevelopment. Jay Peterson, representing the applicant, gave a presentation on the redevelopment. Curt Ufkes, Chief of Police, stated his concerns over the parking issue as well as the bus one, which was stated by the applicant as having.to be narrowed and to only f one bus through at one time. There was much discussion following relating to the project, the parking issue, the bus lane, the landscaping, the place- ment of the arcade on the north side of the building, and street lighting. Councilwoman Kline expressed her concern over the Town's charging for parking spaces and felt that this whole program needed reviewing. The.remaining Councilmembers concurred that this needed to be looked into. After much discussion, Chuck Anderson made a motion to approve this ordinance on first reading with several issues to be resolved with the Planning and Environmental Commission (attached) before second reading. Councilwoman Kline seconded the motion. Sandy Mills, citizen, asked Dick Ryan if he had a feel for how many other lodges would be coming in and asking for increases in GREA. Ryan stated that this was not possible for most lodges in the village, as they had build pretty much the maximum allowed for their sites. Dan Corcoran, citizen, expressed his support for the project, stating his concern over pricing of parking spaces. After more discussion, a vote was taken on the motion and the motion passed 6 - 1, Councilman Johnston opposing. The ordinance was ordered published in full on first reading with amendments. The next item on the agenda was Resolution #3, a resolution authorizing off- treet parking and loading requirements for SDD#12. Dick Ryan stated that Ois resolution should be tabled until second reading of Ordinance #8, Series f 1984, as it only required one reading. Councilman Staufer made a motion to table Resolution #3 and Paul Johnston seconded it. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. 4.. -2- The next item on the agenda was Citizen participation, Dan Corcoran asked Cars were being allowed to ,park on the Frontage Road instead of being rected to the Lionshead Parking Structure after the Village Structure filled. Mayor Slifer stated that this had been a Council decision and it was being done on a trial basis ,for the convenience of Vail's guests. Mr. Corcoran stated that he felt this might be unfair to the Lionshead merchants and stated that they (L/H merchants) would probably be contacting the Council. The next item on the agenda was the appeal of a DRB decision regarding Lot 26, Vail Village West, Filing #2. Peter Patten presented the appeal, to the Council, stating that the DRB had turned it down on the issues of not being compatible with the neighborhood structures (flat.roof), the accent of the house and the landscape plan. Will Miller, owner of the property, addressed the Council on his project along with Tim Clark, the architect. After some discussion Councilwoman Wahrlich made a motion to overturn the DRB decision and allow the project to be built as presented. Paul Johnston seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion failed 4-3. Councilwoman stated that she would like to see some changes made to the siding and Councilman Rose stated that he felt Miller would..have a problem with a flat room and sky light combination. Miller was requested to make his changes and take his project back to the Design Review Board at that time. *e next item on the agenda was the consideration of a sign variance request by Vail Apothecary, Inc. Peter Patten presented the request to the Council, stating that the small wooden sign outside of the business had•been erected prior to the annexation of West Vail into the Town of Vail, but the applicant had failed to get Eagle County or Town of Vail approval to erect such a sign. Patten stated that the large yellow sign on top of the Vail De Shone roof was part of the '.'grandfather clause" and would be forced to be.removed in January of 1986. Patten stated the staff recommended denial of the variance. After some discussion, Councilman Staufer made a motion to uphold the DRB decision according to findings in the staff memo and Councilman Anderson seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6 - 1, Johnston opposing. The next item on the agenda was the discussion of the Lionshead financing for the Lionshead Improvement District. Bill Pyka, Assistant Town Manager and Finance Director, reviewed the information the Council had received from Boettcher and Company in their packets. Steve Clark and Linda Clark, from Boettcher and Company, gave an overview of the financing plan and.the procedure to refund the real estate transfer tax warrants. Clark and Clark were given the go ahead from the Council to begin time frame for the refunding of.the T warrants and to proceed on the necessary steps for the bonding. Boettcher resentatives stated that they would be getting back to the Council in the xt two weeks with their progress. A motion was made by Councilman Staufor and seconded by Councilman Anderson to authorize Mayor Slifer to enter into an agreement with Boettcher and Company for the bonding schedule. A vote was taken on the motion and passed unanimously. Under Town Manager Report, Town Manager Caplan stated that a date needed to be set for another joint meeting the the Planning and Environmental Commission. It was tentative set for Monday, March 26, from noon to 3:00 p.m. Councilman Anderson stated that he would be out of town on that date. Under Town Attorney Report, Town Attorney Eskwith stated that he had received a brochure regarding a parliamentary procedures seminar that he felt would be very beneficial to the Council. He stated that he would like.to schedule such a seminar in Vail sometime in the near future. No firm date was set at this time. As there was no further business the meeting was adjourned at 11:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, . ATTEST. Pamela.A.-';Fia�!nOyerownClerk