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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-09-04 Town Council Minutesu MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 1990 7:30 P.M. A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, September 4, 1990, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building. MEMBERS PRESENT: Kent Rose, Mayor Tom Steinberg, Mayor Pro-Tem Lynn Fritzlen Jim Gibson Mery Lapin Robert Levine Peggy Osterfoss MEMBERS ABSENT: None TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Ron Phillips, Town Manager Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk Under Citizen Participation, Josef Staufer stated the Forest Service was doing more • clear cutting now than in the past ten years, and felt the Town should do something if possible. Mayor Rose responded the Council had taken a site visit a couple of weeks ago and had noted their concern to the Forest Service representatives then. Kent added Council had asked the Forest Service to hold a meeting to discuss the issue. He commented the Council was not ready to state a position, but would encourage the Forest Service to hold a meeting for the public. Item two on the agenda was action on the proposed 1990-91 parking policies. Stan Berryman distributed copies of the revised proposed parking policies, which had been changed at that afternoon's Work Session. He then remarked they were ready to take public comment and answer any questions of the public. After a lengthy question/ answer period, Ron Phillips explained what the changes were and how the Advisory Committee had arrived at these decisions. There was much more discussion by the audience. James Johnson asked if the blue parking passes could be financed, which Council agreed could be for locals only. James then gave other suggestions such as local lodge owners setting up a local van pool and reservationists should urge guests who rent cars in Denver and drive up to just take the van pools. After much more discussion, Rob Levine stated he would like to see the restrictions on the blue pass dropped, but was in favor or raising prices. Mery Lapin made a motion to approve the Policy Statement 90-1, including blue passes be available for financing for locals 1/3-1/3-1/3, with further instructions to staff to strongly encourage . lodge owners to begin carpooling/vanpooling programs, and to improve the parking status signs at the four-way intersection. Jim Gibson seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0. Stan Berryman asked if anyone was interested in serving on the Parking and Transportation Advisory Committee to please give him a call. Ron Phillips then asked Council about the financing cost of the blue pass; Council agreed the cost would be $140 for each third for a total of $420, instead of the $400 price for paying in full. Next was Ordinance No. 32, Series of 1990, first reading, an ordinance designating an underlying zone district for the Marriott's Mark Resort. Mayor Rose read the title in full. Mayor Rose remarked Ordinance No. 22 was put on the agenda prematurely and would not be discussed tonight. Mery Lapin asked when would it be heard, which Jay Peterson replied not until something had been decided regarding underlying zoning, at least 30 days which would be the first evening meeting in October. Kristan Pritz reviewed a chart comparing the existing special development district (SDD) and proposed SDD zoning changes. She then reviewed the three criteria used in the evaluation of the underlying high density multi -family (HDMF) zone district for SDD No. 7: A. Suitability of the proposed zoning. B. Was the amendment presenting a convenient, workable relationship within land uses consistent with municipal objectives? Did the rezoning provide for the growth of an orderly viable community? She added the staff recommendation was for approval for three reasons: They believed the request met all the three criteria for a zoning review. 2. It was their opinion, from staff research, that the underlying zoning on Tract 1 appeared to have been HDMF and Tract 2 appeared to have been zoned public accommodation (PA) and possibly HDMF. • 3. By approving the request, the underlying zoning was clarified for the existing SOD and any possible future SOD amendments. Kristan noted the Planning and Environmental Commission had passed the request by a 5-1-1 vote. She then answered questions of the Council. Jay Peterson gave further information regarding the request. Rob Levine made a motion to approve the ordinance, with Tom Steinberg seconding. Jim Gibson commented he could not support the ordinance because he felt the most appropriate zoning for two-thirds of the parcel was PA, and he did not like the patchwork zoning proposed, PA was a more consistent use. Jay responded to Jim's concerns. After some discussion, a vote was taken and the motion passed 5-2, with Jim Gibson and Lynn Fritzlen opposed. The fourth item was Ordinance No. 22, Series of 1990, first reading, an ordinance amending Special Development District No. 7, commonly referred to as the Marriott Mark Resort, and the development plan in accordance with Chapter 18.40 of the Vail Municipal Code; and setting forth details in regard thereto. Mayor Rose read the full title of the ordinance. There was no discussion by Council or the public. Mery Lapin made a motion to table this item for an indefinite period of time, but for not less than 30 days. Peggy Osterfoss seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0. Kristan Pritz requested that Jay Peterson . notify staff at least 14 days prior to the hearing so they could send out notices to property owners. Fifth on the agenda was a rehearing by Council of Design Review Board approval of the proposed residence at 3010 Booth Creek Drive (Lot 4, Block 3, Vail Village 11th Filing) (Applicant: George P. Caulkins, Jr.). Shelly Mello gave brief background information regarding the DRB decision. She then distributed new proposed plans submitted by Mr. Caulkins, but which the DRB had not yet seen. After some discussion by Council, Lynn Fritzlen made a motion to uphold the DRB decision to approve the Caulkins residence, which Rob LeVine seconded. Peggy Osterfoss felt they should require more evergreen screening around the parking area, and Rob LeVine agreed. Lynn Fritzlen stated she was uncomfortable with Council taking over duties of the DRB, and she did not want to add any additional requirements to the DRB approval. Kent Rose felt the motion should be denied and the item sent back to DRB with directions to have appropriate screening added. Ned Gwathmey, Chairman of the Design Review Board, felt it would be good to have it go back to the DRB. A vote was taken and the motion failed 2-5, with Peggy Osterfoss, Jim Gibson, Mery Lapin, Mayor Rose, and Tom Steinberg opposed. Rob LeVine then made a motion to have the item taken back to the DRB because there was not enough screening of the parking area. Jim Gibson seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-1, with Lynn Fritzlen opposed. Next was an appointment of a Design Review Board member. Fitzhugh Scott and Sherry Dorward were the two applicants for the vacancy. A secret ballot vote was taken and Sherry Dorward had the majority vote. Rob LeVine made a motion to appoint Sherry Dorward to the DRB to complete the term ending February 1991. Tom Steinberg seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 7-0. At this time, Mayor Rose requested Council reconvene to complete the Executive Session they began this afternoon at the Work Session to discuss clarification of a legal decision. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. ATTEST: Pamela A. Bran meyeMr Town Clerk Respectfully submitted, Kent . ose, Mayor Minutes taken by Brenda Chesman -2-