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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-03-07 Town Council MinutesE MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 1, 1989 7:30 P.M. A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, March 7, 1989, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building. MEMBERS PRESENT: Kent Rose, Mayor John Slevin, Mayor Pro Tem Eric Affeldt Michael Cacioppo Mery Lapin Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal Tom Steinberg MEMBERS ABSENT: None TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Ron Phillips, Town Manager Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk The first order of business was ten year employment anniversary awards to Cathie Jarnot, Brian Terrett, and Cyrus "Buck" Allen. Ron gave brief background . information on Cathie Jarnot, Personnel Assistant for the Administrative Services Department, and presented her with a Vail pendant. Charlie Wick commented Cathie was the right hand person to the Department Heads for personnel issues and commended her on her years of hard work. Ron then stated information on Brian Terrett, Community Relations and Public Education Officer for the Police Department. Chief Ken Hughey remarked that Brian's level of creativity was unique and Ken was glad to have him. Mayor Rose added that Brian worked with the children at area schools and presented a good image for them. Ron then gave information on Buck Allen, Municipal Judge. Mayor Rose thanked all three for their hard work. At this time, Bob Krohn of the Vail Valley Foundation, stated he and Bob Knous were very happy about what the Town of Vail did to make the World Alpine Ski Championships a success. He then read a statement thanking the Town employees for their hard work and going the extra distance to make the Championships a success. He then noted Town employees critical to the success - Kristan Pritz, Pete Burnett, Stan Berryman, Ron Phillips, and Ken Hughey. The second item on the agenda was the approval of minutes of the February 7 and 21, 1989 meetings. There was no discussion by Council or the public." Eric Affeldt made a motion to approve the minutes, and John Slevin seconded. A vote was taken • and the motion passed unanimously 7-0. The next item on the agenda was Ordinance No. 2, Series of 1989, second reading, regarding bed and breakfast operations. Mayor Rose read the full title of the ordinance. Mayor Rose stated this item and also item 8 on the agenda, the request for variances to allow for the construction of a primary/secondary residence at 342 Mill Creek Circle, would be tabled this evening. There was no discussion by the public or Council. A motion to approve the tabling of these two items was made by Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal and seconded by Mike Cacioppo. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0. The fourth order of business was the Eagle County Commissioners' presentation regarding the bond election to be held March 21, 1989. Dick Gustafson presented a basic outline of what the bond election would cover and the Commissioners would answer questions regarding the new Administration building, Justice Center expansion, and the Fairgrounds Indoor Event Center. Jim Mortar of Mortar Architects, hired by the Council, reviewed the Administration building plans. Jim Fritz and Judge Hart explained the reasoning for the Administration building and Justice Center expansion and gave a slide presentation. Dick Gustafson then reviewed the plans for the Fairgrounds Indoor Event Center. Stan Bernstein discussed the financial aspects of the general obligation bonds, and Don Welch explained the plans to pay off the debt. Bud Gates discussed where the funds would come from and then reviewed the voter eligibility requirements. The Commissioners then answered questions of the Council and public. Dick Gustafson invited the Council to attend one of their meetings and would appreciate a petition of support from the Council on their plans. •The next item for discussion was Ordinance No. 5, Series of 1989, second reading, requesting to rezone a parcel of land at 2998 South Frontage Road West from the current residential cluster zone district to the primary/secondary residential zone district. Mayor Rose read the full title of the ordinance. At this time, Mike Cacioppo left the room. Mike Mollica gave brief background information on the rezoning request. He noted the Planning and Environmental Commission unanimously recommended approval, that no changes had been made since first reading, and staff recommended approval. There was no discussion by the public or Council. Eric Affeldt made a motion to approve the ordinance, which was seconded by John Slevin. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 6-0. Mike Cacioppo returned. Mayor Rose noted that items 6 and 7 would be reversed since the majority of the audience was present for item 7. The next item was an appeal of the Planning and Environmental Commission decision to approve a request for a conditional use permit for an addition to the Vail Valley Medical Center (VVMC) and parking structure. Kristan Pritz introduced the item. Dan Feeney gave background information of the VVMC expansion and how it came about, reviewed drawings of the proposed expansion, explained how the operations would be improved, and answered questions of Council. Kristan discussed changes to • the Frontage Road proposal. David Leahy reviewed the drawings showing the Frontage Road as it is today and gave background information. He explained the problems with the road today, then discussed the proposed changes and how they would correct the problems. He stated they would be sending the proposal in to the Colorado Department of Highways soon and were told there would be a decision within two weeks. David commented he expected approval from the State. He then answered questions of Council. Peter Jamar, representing Vail Holdings, owners of the Doubletree Hotel, gave background information on their expansion and relayed their concerns. He remarked they worked through the details and came up with the most acceptable plan which the Doubletree supported, and requested the Council to approve the plan so they could move forward. Sydney Schultz, representing the Vail National Bank, then answered questions of Council. Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal commented she had a problem with the parking situation at the Vail National Bank and asked that the Bank look at incorporating their parking in the Hospital structure. Kristan began discussing the conditional use permit request and staff's position, referring to staff's memo to Council dated March 7, 1989, page 6. She reviewed the Zoning Analysis statistics, reviewed the criteria used in evaluating the proposed changes, then remarked on staff's recommendation with six conditions. She noted the Planning and Environmental Commission moved for approval with these and an additional five conditions, which was passed 4-2 with one abstention. Peter Patten and Kristan then answered questions of Council. Ben Bartell remarked about • his concerns over the traffic flow on West Meadow Drive, to which Peter Patten responded. Blondie Vucich, representing the local Humane Society, stated their concerns over a possible animal testing research lab in the VVMC expansion. They were requesting Council to find out if there would be a lab or not and hopefully have Council take a stand. Ray McMahan responded the VVMC would be dealing with Dr. Steadman as a tenant; he was not sure about a lab, but any conditions the VVMC must meet for Council approval would be fine with them. Dan Feeney commented on his concerns, but noted the VVMC Board had met earlier and agreed to all conditions. Mayor Rose stated he was prepared to approve the request, but would like the ambulance garage moved as soon as possible over the next couple of years. There was much discussion by Council, Peter, Kristan, and Ron Phillips regarding parking on the west side of the VVMC and the traffic flow on West Meadow Drive. Peggy Osterfoss requested the VVMC do traffic counts on West Meadow Drive after the expansion was completed; Ray McMahan responded they would comply with this request. There was more discussion by the public. Diana Donovan discussed her concerns over the expansion. Mery Lapin made a motion to uphold the Planning and Environmental Commission decision with all of staff's and the PEC's conditions, along with the conditions of 1) any usage of live animals for research in the facility must go through the conditional use permit process; 2) the VVMC would conduct parking utilization and traffic surveys with advice from the Community Development Department on how to conduct the analysis. The study is to be completed within .one year after the expansion was finished to determine use patterns of the Hospital's parking and to indicate any impacts on West Meadow Drive traffic; and 3) :VA .. ' �*` i • there would be no remonstrations against a special development district for improvements on the South Frontage Road or West Meadow Drive. Mike Cacioppo seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0. The seventh order of business was Ordinance No. 7, Series of 1989, first reading, • regarding the Special Development District No. 14 for the Doubletree Hotel. The full title of the ordinance was read by Mayor Rose. Rick Pylman gave background information on the SDD request and answered questions of Council. He reviewed the 1986 SDD which had lapsed, the proposed SDD and modifications from the 1986 SDD. He then reviewed the considerations in evaluating the proposal and staff recommendation was for approval with several conditions as noted in Section 10 of the ordinance. Rick then answered questions of Council. After some discussion by Council, staff, and Peter Jamar, Eric Affeldt made a motion to approve the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mike Cacioppo. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-2, with Mery Lapin and Tom Steinberg opposing. The next item was Ordinance No. 6, Series of 1989, first reading, amending the Town of Vail investment policy. Mayor Rose read the full title of the ordinance. There was minimal discussion by Council. A motion to approve the ordinance was made by Eric Affeldt and seconded by John Slevin. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0. There was no Citizen Participation. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:50 a.m. • ATTEST: la A. �randmeX�erk Minutes taken by Brenda Chesman • i Respectfully submitted, - J Kent '. Rose, Mayor -3-