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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-03-17 Town Council MinutesMINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 17, 1992 7:30 P.M. 40 A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, March 17, 1992, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building. MEMBERS PRESENT: Peggy Osterfoss, Mayor Mery Lapin, Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Gibson Jim Shearer Tom Steinberg Rob LeVine Bob Buckley TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Ron Phillips, Town Manager Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant to the Town Manager Martha Raecker, Town Clerk The first hem on the agenda was Citizen Participation. Jan Strauch inquired about a house on S. Frontage Road which appeared to be in some phase of construction. He had noticed the house had what appeared to be exposed aluminum Insulation for quite some time. He wanted to know how long the exposed insulation would remain that way. Kristan 119 Pritz advised him the property owner had an active permit, and thought the project was being delayed due to financing problems. She said the Community Development Department was aware of the situation. Item No. 2 was a required report by the Vail Valley Marketing Board (VVMB) on the effectiveness of the marketing and promotional program financed by funds raised pursuant to Section 5.04.140 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail. Introductory comments were delivered by Frank Johnson, President, VVMB. Dave Reece, President of RSA Advertising Agency, gave an overview of strategies. Shari Fowler, Account Executive with RSA, narrated a slide presentation and reviewed details of four marketing strategies the VVMB was now using including Front Range marketing, destination marketing, marketing to groups and meeting planners, and wintedsummer cross -sell marketing. Frank spoke about the VVMB's marketing response tracking and addressed market share facts and figures related to the summer market share of Colorado resorts. Dave recognized the VVMB's $650,000 budget, and proceeded to itemize the VVMB's "wish list" which included additional funding to reach other U.S. markets, as well as Mexican and international markets, a desire to utilize travel agent marketing, more winter/summer cross -sell activity marketing, an expanded destination marketing media campaign, more collective Valley -wide promotional efforts, and more research to track marketing results. Frank pointed out the ordinance funding the VVMB would expire this year and he asked Council for their commitment to extend it, and for their enthusiastic support, leadership, creativity, open mindedness, and dedication to upkeep and maintenance of the product: Vail. Peggy Osterfoss thanked Frank and the entire VVMB for the creative and professional role model they set for the Valley as a whole. Jim Gibson expressed his appreciation for all the VVMB had done. He added one observation regarding marketing Vail as a great place for active seniors. . He felt this was a fast growing market which needed attention. Frank felt there would be more focus on this market in the future. Jan Strauch said a detailed plan was to be prepared by early July for Council's review. Dave added assistance might also be available through the Colorado Tourism Board. Item No. 3 was Ordinance No. 4, Series of 1992, first reading, an ordinance repealing and reenacting Chapter 18.34 of the Vail Municipal Code, adding construction staging sites as a conditional use. Mayor Osterfoss read the title in full. Jim Gibson moved to approve Ordinance No. 4 on first reading, with a second from Mery Lapin. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0. Item No. 4 was Resolution No. 6, Series of 1992, a resolution designating The Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust as April 26 through May 3,1992. Mayor Osterfoss read the title in full. Mery Lapin moved to approve Resolution No. 5, with a second from Rob LeVine. Before a vote was taken, Tom Steinberg spoke about the importance of this item and applauded the organization who brought this resolution topic to the Town's attention. A vote was then taken and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0. Item No. 5 was Resolution No. 7, Series of 1992, a resolution designating the week of April 5 through April 11, 1992, as Week of the Young Child. Mayor Osterfoss read the title in full, Jim Gibson moved to approve Resolution No. 7, with a second from Tom Steinberg. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0. Item No. 6 was an appeal of a Design Review Board (DRB) decision denying applicant Leroy Schmidt's request to separate a proposed primary unit from an existing secondary unit at the Schmidt residence, Lot G-1, Lionsridge Filing No. 1 at 1410 Buffehr Greek Road. Council had visited the site during work session. Shelly Mello reviewed the February 19, 1992, DRB decision. She said the DRB unanimously voted to deny the request, finding there were no substantial site constraints, perSection 18.54.050(I) - Design Guidelines, Duplex and Primary/Secondary Development, which warranted the separation of the units. She added the Schmidt residence was the only Primary/Secondary lot in the area. it had originally been zoned for six units, then was down zoned. Stephen Richards, original architect of the Schmidt residence, presented a drawing of the site showing topographical detail, and discussed design guidelines. He explained the current situation at the Schmidt residence involved a very steep site and an existing single family residence on a Primary/Secondary lot. His letter dated February 25, 1992, stated he interpreted Ordinance 18.54.050(I) to say units may be separated if site constraints existed. Following discussion about duplexing, slopes, density issues, and the definition of site constraints, Tom Steinberg moved to uphold the DRB decision denying the applicant's request and to reaffirm the DRB's interpretation of the ordinance. Mery Lapin seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0. Item No, 7 was a presentation by Herb Roth, Roth & Shepard Architects, regarding the Police Department space expansion issue, He recalled previous discussions, and said the options had been narrowed to two: "Scheme B", a 9,000 square foot addition to existing space; or "Scheme C", a 17,000 square foot new facility. Jim Gibson asked if there were any compromises between the two schemes. Herb felt there was not, saying the compromises already reviewed would cost considerably more than either Scheme B or C. After further discussion about the cost of the project and what priority the project would take, Jim Gibson moved to accept Scheme C. Jim Shearer seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed, 5-2, Peggy Osterfoss and Mery Lapin opposed. There being no further business, a motion to adjourn the meeting was made and passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marga t A. Osterfoss, Mayor ATTEST: MarthalS. Raecker, Town Clerk Minutes taken by Dorianne S. Dato 0UNMAR17.02 r 1 L _A Ll 2