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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 1984
7:30 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held.on Tuesday,
June 19, 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 issue on the agenda was Resolution #12, Series of 1984,
a resolution accepting dedication of certain parcels of land by
Vail Associates, Inc. to the Town of Vail. Paul Johnston made a
motion to approve Resolution #12, as amended to exclude parcels 1
and 2 and to re -number remaining parcels, which was seconded by
Chuck Anderson. A vote was taken and the motion unanimously
passed.
The next item on the agenda was the appeal of the PEC decision
regarding the Concert Hall Plaza Expansion. Mayor Slifer road a
letter received earlier in the day from Mr. Selby, the appelant,
withdrawing his appeal.
The third item was the first reading of Ordinance #11, Series of
1984, an ordinance setting forth provisions for the protection of
the inhabitants of the Town of Vail from geological hazards. Peter
Patten reviewed the language of the ordinance. There were some
questions as to what was an acceptable level of safety. Larry
Eskwith indicated that "reasonable" might be used to replace
"acceptable". Peter Patten informed Council that Arthur Meers has
been authorized to update the hazard map. The work has begun, but
. it is, of course, not completed. Mr. Jay Peterson, attorney
representing Lionsridge Filing 3 owners, said that the current
hazard map is very much out of date. The people he represents
have mitigated the danger but are still on the map as a hazard area.
How will these property owners be treated under this ordinance?
Will they again have to go through the whole process as defined in
the ordinance, as they have already done all the studies? Ron Todd,
also representing the Lionsridge Filing 3 owners, mentioned that the
1977 maps have not been adjusted to reflect mitigation and the
current legislation should be based on current data. Arthur Meers,
who has been hired to update the maps, has said that the 1977 maps
were very preliminary, based on aerial photos. Since then, a lot of
new things have been learned. Rick Pirog, a member of the Vail Board
of Realtors and owner of a Bald Mountain Towithome,. said that the
people affected by the ordinance should be involved. The Vail Board
of Realtors has solicited the services of a zoning attorney and is
very willing to work with the Council and staff on this matter.
George Hallenbeck said that there seemed to be a high level of
hostility toward the ordinance; no-one has come out in favor of it.
We need some more input from outside sources. Diane Donovan said
that the lack of people in the room was evidence that the ordinance
should be passed. There is also an obligation to let non-resident
owners know that hazards do exist in the area. After much general
discussion, Kent Rose made a motion to table Ordinance #11 until
approximately September, when we receive updated map and that the
Town Attorney be solicited to get more input. Gail Wahrlich seconded
the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-2, Mayor Slifer
and Paul Johnston opposing.
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Chuck Anderson made a motion to direct the Community Development
Department to continue to use the guidelines of the emergency
ordinance concerning hazard areas until further notice, which was
seconded by Hermann Staufer. A vote was taken and the motion
passed unanimously.
The next item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance #20,
Series of 1984, an ordinance amending Special Development District #4
(Cascade Village). Peter Patten.reviewed.the.history of Special
Development District #4 and in particular the Cascade Village portion
of same. The developer has had.a major study done in the past year
regarding the needs of the project, which includes more commercial
space than originally approved. The Planning Commission was comfortable
with the commercial space. The Planning Commission, however, did
want the developer to pursue getting a left turn lane on the South
Frontage Road and denied the request for 18 additional fireplaces.
The developer said that the fireplaces were an extremely important
selling point for a destination resort, but that wood -burning fireplaces
could be replaced by gas-fired.fireplaces. Some discussion started
regarding the need for employee housing, which is.currently provided
off -site. There were some questions regarding whether or not there
was sufficient parking in the project for future development, and
the developer explained that the second.phase of the parking structure
would start very soon. Upon completion, this will give a total of
435 covered parking spaces. The developer also outlined the con-
struction which will be done during the next 2-3 years. Colleen
Kline made a motion to approve Ordinance #20 on first reading and
Chuck Anderson seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the
motion passed unanimously and the ordinance was ordered published
in full on first reading. The second reading of the ordinance will
be held on Tuesday, July 3, 1984.
The next item on the agenda was the appeal of PKC decision on Potato
Wagon. Peter Patten presented the appeak, saying that the Zoning
Code allows for appeal of a Cummunity Development Department inter-
pretation of the Zoning Code. The issue is whether or not the
proposed is outside vending. Vail Associates would lease Potato
Wagons from Buck Latourneau's company to .sell potatoes. The
staff had made the determination this was an outside vending facility.
After much discussion regarding the location of the wagons and how
they would be used, it seemed that there was possibly a misunder-
standing by staff on the request. It now became clear that the
wagons were only to be used at VA's currently existing food facilities
such as the barbeques at Golden Peak and for this no permission was
needed. Chuck Anderson made a motion to overturn the PEC decision,
which was seconded by Hermann Staufer. A vote was taken and the
motion passed unanimously.
The next item on the agenda was the appointment of a Liquor License
Authority member. The term of Lew Meskimen.is expiring and he has
decided not to run again. The only applicant, Colleen McCarthy, was
interviewed during the council's afternoon work session. Paul
Johnston moved to appoing Colleen McCarthy to the Liquor License
Authority, which was seconded by Colleen Kline. A vote was taken
and the motion passed unanimously.
The next item on the agenda was the Town Manager's report.
Mayor Slifer mentioned that this was Rich Caplan's last public
meeting as Town Manager. Mayor Slifer stated how much we had all
appreciated Rich Caplan's efforts over the last five years and how
he was leaving behind a very qualified and dedicated staff. Rich
Caplan then spoke about the goals -he had when he started the Town
Manager job. The first was to leave the Town with an organization
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in better shape and the second was to leave it in better financial
condition. Hard work helped accomplish both of these goals.
The Town Attorney had no report.
As there was no further business the meeting was adjourned at
10:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ro ey E. ;ifeW,,yor
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Pamela A. randmeyer, own Clerk