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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-09-19 Town Council MinutesMINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 19, 1989 7:30 P.M. it A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, September 19, 1989, 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 Michael Cacioppo Mery Lapin Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal Tom Steinberg None Ron. Phillips, Town Manager Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk The first order of business was a consent agenda of the following items: 40 A. Ordinance No. 21, Series of 1989, second reading, vacating a portion of Meadow Road (also known as Grouse Lane), a public roadway within the Town of Vail (5122 Grouse Lane); adjacent to Lot 7, Block 1, Gore Creek Subdivision. B. Resolution No. 58, Series of 1989, a resolution urging the Congress of the United States to revise the Cable Communication Policy Act of 1984, and expressing general concern about the need for greater local government regulatory authority. Mayor Rose read the full titles of the ordinance and the resolution. There was no discussion by Council or the public. Mery Lapin made a motion to approve the consent agenda, which Tom Steinberg seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0. The second item on the agenda was Ordinance No. 22, Series of 1989, first reading, an ordinance amending the investment policy of the Town of Vail. The full title was read by Mayor Rose. Steve Thompson briefly explained the ordinance, noting the policy changes had been discussed with Council at an earlier work session, and answered questions of Council. A motion to approve the ordinance was made by Mery Lapin, and seconded by Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal. Mike Cacioppo stated he was opposed to Section IV which would allow the Town Manager to review but not approve the investment report; he felt the Town Manager should be able to approve the report. A . vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0. The third item was the Finishing Touch sign variance request. Rick Pylman gave background details of the request, and explained why staff recommended approval. He remarked the Design Review Board had also approved the variance request by a 5-0 vote. John Dunn, representing the applicant, asked to withdraw the application, and continued with the reasoning for it. There was some discussion by Council regarding the process of withdrawal, resubmittal of the request, and what would happen to the existing sign/awning until a solution had been arrived at. Larry Eskwith gave his legal opinion concerning the Council's position and options. There was then some discussion by Council regarding their feelings on the current signage that was up. Mike Cacioppo commented why he would like to approve the current signage and leave it up. Don Hagan explained why he felt the sign should come down because of the regulations of the Town. Tom Steinberg made a motion to accept the withdrawal of the sign by the applicant, and for staff to proceed with the removal of the current sign by any legal means necessary. Gail Wahrlich-Lowenthal seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-2, with Mike Cacioppo and John Slevin opposing. John Slevin stated he was opposed because he felt it was not necessary to take down the current sign until the Design Review Board made a decision on the initial request, and felt it would produce undue hardship on the applicant. Mike Cacioppo agreed with John's comments. John Dunn remarked the applicant could not •voluntarily take down the sign due to legal problems with the sign contractor, and also, it would harm the applicant's business. The next item was the Chester residence revised landscape plan. Kristan Pritz stated the Council had called up this item to review in more detail changes to the wall on the landscape plan for the Chester residence. She showed the Council plan drawings and explained the changes made. She noted the Design Review Board had approved the changes by a vote of 3-0-1, with Jamie McCluskie abstaining due to involvement in the project. Kristan stated the Design Review Board had approved the . amended plans with the following conditions: 1. The height of the fence shall not exceed 6 feet. In the 20 foot front setback, the height of the fence shall not exceed 3 feet. The height limit includes the column for the fence. Gate columns may exceed the 3 foot height limit in the front setback, but may not exceed 6 feet in height. • 2. The metal support stakes for the aspen on the east side of the property shall be located with Vail Associates approval so that skiers are not endangered by the stakes. Jay Peterson, representing Mr. Chester, further explained some areas of the revised plan. Kristan and Jay then answered questions of Council. John Slevin made a motion to uphold the DRB decision to approve the plans, with Mike Cacioppo seconding. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-1, with Tom Steinberg opposing. There was no Citizen Participation. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. ATTEST: �-� Pamela A. BB ran meyer, Town Clerk Minutes taken by Brenda Chesman 11 • Respectfully submitted, Kent R. Rose, Mayor -2-