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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 19, 1990
7:30 P.M.
regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, June 19, 1990, at
30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Kent Rose, Mayor
Tom Steinberg, Mayor Pro-Tem
Lynn Fritzlen
Mery Lapin
Robert Levine
Peggy Osterfoss
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jim Gibson
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Ron Phillips, Town Manager
Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Town Clerk
Ten year employment anniversary awards to Pam Brandmeyer, Jan Choti, and Betsy
Rosolack was first on the agenda. Ron Phillips gave background information on Jan,
a Bus Supervisor in the Transportation Department, Betsy, a Planning Technician for
Community Development, and Pam, the Town Clerk. Jan was not able to be present at
the meeting, but Ron awarded Pam and Betsy with Town of Vail silver belt buckles.
Mayor Rose thanked the` for their long years of service, and stated the Council
appreciated their hard work.
Under Citizen Participation, Josef Staufer had a question for Kristan Pritz, to
which she responded. There was no other discussion.
Third on the agenda was Ordinance No. 18, Series of 1990, first reading, an
ordinance amending Section 18.12 of the Municipal Code to provide for bed and
breakfast operations. Mayor Rose read the full title of the ordinance. Betsy
Rosolack gave brief background information on the ordinance, stating it was a
housekeeping ordinance only. There was no further discussion by Council or the
public. Mery Lapin made a motion to approve the ordinance, which Tom Steinberg
seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 6-0.
Next was Ordinance No. 21, Series of 1990, first reading, an ordinance designating
an underlying zone district of high density multi -family to Special Development
District No. 7, commonly referred to as the Marriott Mark Resort. The full title
was read by Mayor Rose. Kristan Pritz detailed the background of the request and
• explained why the applicant was requesting the high density multi -family (HOMF)
zoning for SDD No. 7. She reviewed the criteria used in evaluating the request,
shown in the staff memorandum dated June 11, 1990. She noted the request met all
the criteria, and explained why staff recommended approval. Kristan also remarked
staff had recommended approval be conditional upon the SDD amendment being approved,
but the PEC removed this condition of approval. She then reviewed the request for
major amendments to the SDD to add 56 timeshare units and ten employee housing
units, and summarized the proposal, itemizing as shown in the staff memorandum dated
June 11, 1990. Kristan reviewed the criteria: uses, density, design compatibility,
employee housing, parking and loading requirements, the Land Use Plan goals relevant
to the property, on -and off -site traffic circulation, and landscaping. She stated
staff recommended approval and explained why. She then referred to the staff
memorandum dated June 19, 1990 summary of PEC action listing the 16 conditions for
approval. Kristan also noted Council had received many letters regarding the
proposal, both pro and con. Mayor Rose remarked this was a good overview of the
entire project, but the Council was dealing with two separate ordinances: 1) the
underlying zone district, and 2) amendment to the SDD; and he wanted to deal with
each separately. Larry Eskwith commented on the property situation. After a short
discussion by Council, Mery Lapin made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 21 on first
reading, and Lynn Fritzlen seconded the motion. There was some discussion by
Council, Kristan, Larry, and Jay Peterson representing the applicant, regarding the
previous zoning and what the underlying zone district would mean as far as any
future changes. There was also discussion of the previous SDD ordinance and
problems in dealing with it. A vote was then taken and the motion passed 5-1, with
Peggy Osterfoss opposing.
The fifth item was Ordinance No. 22, Series of 1990, first reading, an ordinance
amending SDD No. 7, commonly referred to as the Marriott Mark Resort, and the
development plan in accordance with Chapter 18.40 of the Municipal Code. Mayor Rose
read the full title. Kristan Pritz stated she had already given her full
presentation. Therefore, Peter Jamar, a land planner representing the applicant,
• explained how the applicant's request arrived at this proposed plan and the process
they went through to get to this point. There was then much discussion by the
Council, Peter, and Jay regarding timeshare units, the frequency of use, and
different uses. Kristan explained the criteria for timeshare under the conditional
use review. After much more discussion, Brad Quayle, Harry Frampton, Larry
Lichliter representing Vail Associates, Bob Lazier, Tom Banner, and Dalton Williams
(speaking as a Planning and Environmental Commission member) all stated they were in
support of the proposed project. Cindy Jacobson was opposed to the project. At
this time, Councilmembers stated their positions. Rob Levine commented he was
concerned about growth, but this was a good project, the Marriott was a good
neighbor, and the Lionshead Mall area needed the activity this would ultimately
bring. Mery Lapin was opposed, stating the Town could not keep up with Vail
Associates' growth and the growth to the west of town; also, he could not support
the request for a 50 percent increase over allowable RFA, twice the number of
dwelling units allowed, and the increased density. Peggy Osterfoss felt the area
could handle the added density, the Town needed more rental units, the request falls
within the SDD criteria, and the local economy would benefit from local
accommodations. She added she felt Council was looking at the maximum, and would
there be any problems having a deed restriction to prohibit any further GRFA
requests. Jay Peterson replied the applicant had no problem with including that
condition. Mayor Rose felt different infrastructure was affected in different ways,
• and the Land Use Plan was a good document and has worked well over the years in
directing where developments could occur. Tom Steinberg remarked he liked the new
building and parking situation, but felt the density was too much. Lynn Fritzlen
stated she thought if this property was upzoned, then Council would have to look at
upzoning the surrounding area, and she did not agree with spot upzoning. Jay
Peterson commented since it looked like the Council was in gridlock (3 for, 3
against), he wanted to request the the ordinance be tabled until a later date. He
added he would like the opportunity to work on the problems the Council had with the
proposal. Diana Donovan, as Chairman of the PEC, said the proposal had gone through
the process, had the PEC's support except for one person, had the neighbors'
support, and the staff's support, and she did not want to work this hard if she did
not know the ground rules. Jim Shearer, of the PEC, agreed with Diana, and
questioned just what the Land Use Plan did, and that if it did not address the
Council's concerns, then it needed to be reviewed. Rob LeVine made a motion to
table the Ordinance until the July 3 Evening Meeting, which Peggy Osterfoss
seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 6-0.
Ordinance No. 20, Series of 1990, first reading, an ordinance amending Ordinance No.
10, Series of 1990, Special Development District No. 4, Section 18.46.100 C, Density
Floor Area, Area C Glen Lyon duplex lots to provide for gross residential floor area
to be calculated per the requirement of the primary/secondary zone district Section
18.13.080 Density Control was next on the agenda. Mayor Rose read the full title.
Kristan Pritz stated this item had been postponed from tonight's meeting to the July
3 Evening Meeting.
Next was Resolution No. 15, Series of 1990, regarding the Town's intention to issue
multi -family housing revenue bonds for Professional Development Corporation. Lynn
Fritzlen commented she had a potential conflict of interest, so she abstained from
voting. Ron Phillips remarked this had been discussed previously by Council, and
Charlie Wick answered questions of Council. After some discussion, Tom Steinberg
made a motion to approve the resolution, which Mery Lapin seconded. Rob LeVine
stepped out of the room for a moment at this point. There was agreement among
Council to amend Section 2a stating that should the bonds in fact be issued, the
prospectus shall clearly indicate in bold face type that the Town of Vail shall have
no obligation whatsoever for the payment of the bonds. Tom Steinberg amended his
motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 4-0, with Lynn Fritzlen abstaining
and Rob LeVine absent.
The eighth item was an appeal of a Planning and Environmental Commission decision to
support staff position to deny Mr. Todger Anderson's request to allow the
construction of two additional masonry fireplaces with type A vents for installation
of two Peterson gas log fireplaces. Susan Scanlan gave background information on
the request, including the PEC vote of 5-0 in favor of the staff decision to deny
the request. Sid Schultz, representing Mr. Anderson, gave reasons why he thought
the request should be approved and the PEC decision overturned. There was then some
discussion by Kristan and Larry regarding staff's interpretation of the ordinance
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and Council's options. They stated there was no variance of the ordinance allowed,
so Council had to uphold the PEC decision or change the ordinance. After more
discussion, Todger Anderson addressed differences between gas log fireplaces and gas
appliance fireplaces. Rob Levine made a motion to uphold the PEC decision, which
Tom Steinberg seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 6-0.
40 Action on the Vail Resort Association lease agreement was next. Larry Eskwith
briefly gave background information on the agreement and stated it was a one year
lease for the old Post Office building. After a short discussion by Council, Lynn
Fritzlen made a motion to approve the agreement, and Rob Levine seconded the
motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 6-0.
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Last on the agenda was action on the Vail Resort Association information booth and
special events contract. Larry Eskwith noted the contract was almost identical as
the agreement the Town had with the Chamber of Commerce before, and gave specifics.
He also noted the agreement included $30,000 to pay for a special events person for
the VRA. Rob LeVine mentioned a typographical error in Section 3A to be corrected.
Rob LeVine made a motion to approve the contract with the noted correction, which
Lynn Fritzlen seconded. Larry Eskwith said Steve Barwick would complete the blanks
in the contract. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously 6-0.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11.45 p.m.
ATTEST;
Pame a randmeyer, Town C erk
Minutes taken by Brenda Chesman
Respectfully submitted,
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