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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-03-15 Town Council MinutesMINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 15, 1988 7:30 P.M. A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, March 15, 1988, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building. MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Kent Rose, Mayor John Slevin, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Affeldt Mery Lapin Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal Gordon Pierce Tom Steinberg None Ron Phillips, Town Manager Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk The first order of business was a ten year anniversary award to Hignio Romero. Ron . Phillips recognized Hignio for his years of service. Ron noted that Hignio started working for the Town in March of 1978 and is now a Maintenance Worker II in the Street Division of the Public Works Department. Stan Berryman stated Hignio really took care of the whole town. Ron, Stan and Mayor Rose thanked Hignio for all his hard work. The next item was Ordinance No. 7, Series of 1988, second reading, rezoning Tract E- 1 from Agricultural/Open Space to Ski Base Recreation, and establishing Special Development District No. 20 on Tract E-1 and Lots A and B, Block 2, Vail Village First Filing. Mayor Rose read the full title. Larry Eskwith explained he had received a written request by the attorney for Ron Riley to postpone second reading of this ordinance until the Evening Meeting April 19, 1988. Larry noted Mr. Ragonetti and Mrs. Hill had agreed to the postponement. Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal made a motion to table the item until April 19, 1988, and John Slevin seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0. The third order of business was Ordinance No. 8, Series of 1988, first reading, increasing the Town of Vail sales tax by three -tenths of one percent (.3%) for marketing. Mayor Rose read the title in full. Larry Eskwith explained what the ordinance would do and recommended an effective date for the tax to cease be in four years. Tom Steinberg thought the tax should be voted on at a regular election in .1991; there was no reason for a special election, and a regular election would save money. John Slevin agreed. Mery Lapin felt a non -governmental entity would be the ideal for marketing Vail. Neal Donaldson commented against the sales tax increase and his concern over non -marketing for the World Championships. Lou Meskiman stated he felt the Council should do nothing until the residents realize they must commit themselves to the idea. Mery Lapin made a motion to approve the ordinance with the addition of the following dates - a special election to approve/deny the tax increase set for June 21, 1988; the effective date of the tax to begin August 1, 1988; the general election scheduled for November, 1991 to continue/discontinue the sales tax; and if the general election fails, the tax would cease on December 31, 1991. There was much discussion by Council and the public at this point. Tom Steinberg seconded the motion with the deletion of "special election" in the wording of the ordinance. Mike Cacioppo questioned changes the Council could make in the ordinance, to which Larry Eskwith and Ron Phillips responded. Eric Affeldt gave reasons why he was opposed to the ordinance. Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal agreed with the hope that plans would be made to study the possibilities and things move forward. Mayor Rose explained why he was opposed to the ordinance, too. A vote was taken and the motion passed 4-3, with Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal, Mayor Rose and Eric Affeldt opposing. The next item was Ordinance No. 10, Series of 1988, first reading, amending Chapter S3.40 of the Municipal Code relating to sales taxcollections. The full title was read by Mayor Rose. Larry Eskwith explained the changes proposed to the sales tax chapter. There was no discussion by Council or the public. A motion to approve the ordinance was made by Eric Affeldt and seconded by Tom Steinberg. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0. The fifth item of business was Ordinance No. 9, Series of 1988, first reading, rezoning the area at the Amoco Station at the Vail Gateway. The full title was read by Mayor Rose. Rick Pylman explained the ordinance was to request a zone change from Heavy Service District to Commercial Core I and also to set up a Special Development District No. 21. He then gave background information on the process. He then reviewed zoning and SDD criteria used to evaluate the proposal. He stated that staff was generally in support of the zone change, but still had concerns regarding 1) the twenty foot setback from the Frontage Road, 2) view considerations, 3) urban design issues concerning pedestrian entrance and 4) urban design issue concerning flat roofs. He commented staff's recommendation is to table the item for two weeks, otherwise denial unless issues can be resolved. Peter Jamar, representing the Palmer Development Company of Boulder, introduced his project associates. He stated they felt the redevelopment proposal was very positive and gave background information on how the project got to this point. He then reviewed how the applicant had revised plans to accommodate the Planning Commission and staff requirements. Buff Arnold, of Arnold Gwathmey Architects, explained how the building would function and how it was designed to accommodate certain requirements. Richard Foy, of Communication Arts in Boulder, explained how each area in the building would work, and felt if the problems were only design issues, they could be resolved. Peter Jamar wrapped up their presentation by listing the positive aspects of the proposed plans and requested approval of the ordinance. Peter Patten showed slides of proposed building plans from previous proposals. After some discussion by •Council, Matt Carpenter explained he felt the view was not important and the building should be approved. Jim Viele, Chairman of the Planning and Environmental Commission, felt that, based on an informal meeting they had Monday, the Planning Commission votes would have been positive and the issues resolved. Terry Hardwig, Mayor of North Little Rock, Arkansas, stated he looked at the town from the top of the mountain and never drove in town, always used the bus. Joe Staufer of the Vail Village Inn, explained his concerns with the building. Peter Jamar stated that Palmer would agree to a letter of agreement with the Vail Village Inn. Cuny Sterkl, owner of the Amoco Station, felt the timing of the project should be considered. Chuck Crist, a local realtor, was basically in favor of the project, and the view from the Gateway was not important, it was more important from the Interstate. Steve Trombetta stated he was in favor of the building. At the request of Peter Jamar, Council stated items to be worked on were: the sidewalk should go through the berm, setbacks on the north and west sides needed to be enlarged, the traffic report should be redone because they felt the report they had was incorrect, increase and enhance the landscaping, camouflage the pedestrian area at the corner, shorten the canopy area in front, environmental issues should be addressed, employee housing was a concern, the alley way was a safety concern, and dwelling units were a concern. Tom Steinberg felt only two stories should be allowed.. Gail Wahrlich- Lowenthal requested a picture of the view corridor be redone. Mery Lapin suggested there be no variance on the parking requirements except a cash variance. Kent Rose •stated he would like the alley way eliminated by butting the buildings together. Peter Jamar then requested the ordinance be tabled until the next Evening Meeting, with the suggestion the applicant and Council meet at a Work Session before the Evening Meeting to review and revise the proposed plans. Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal suggested the Planning Commission also be invited to the Work Session. John Slevin then made a motion to table the ordinance until the next Evening Meeting, and Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0. The next business was Resolution No. 6, Series of 1988, supporting the Vail Consolidated Water Districts' Black Lakes proposal. Larry Eskwith explained the reasoning for the resolution and what it would do. Peter Patten gave additional background information. Mayor Rose felt this would be a good start at maintaining what we have. After some discussion by Council, Eric Affeldt made a motion to approve the resolution and direct the staff to research the issue and report back to the Council. Gordon Pierce seconded the motion. After more discussion, a vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0. The seventh item was action on the Bravo! Colorado contract discussed at the Work Session that afternoon. Larry Eskwith stated that no changes had been made from the Work Session. There was no discussion by Council or the public. Eric Affeldt made •a motion to approve the contract, which Mery Lapin seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0, with Tom Steinberg abstaining. -2- There was no Citizen Participation. Under the Town Manager's Report, Ron Phillips stated bus ridership in January was up four percent in the Village, and in February, up eight percent in the Village. It was noted the outer routes were up slightly or down from 1987 figures. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:35 p.m. ATTEST: C � Pame a fBBran meyer, T6wn Clerk • Minutes taker by Brenda Chesman • Respectfully submitted, ;ent-R. Rose, Mayor -3-