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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
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