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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 7, 1992
7:30 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, April 7, 1992, at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers
of the Vail Municipal Building.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT:
Peggy Osterfoss, Mayor
Jim Gibson
Jim Shearer
Tom Steinberg
Rob LeVine
Bob Buckley
Mery Lapin, Mayor Pro-Tem
Ron Phillips, Town Manager
Larry Eskwith, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant to the Town Manager
Martha Raecker, Town Clerk
The first item on the agenda was a TOV Ten Year Employee Recognition. Pam Brand meyer introduced Kevin Whelan,
Fire Technician for the Town of Vail Fire Department. Ron Phillips and Dick Duran congratulated Kevin, and thanked
him for his years of dedicated service.
Second on the agenda was Citizen Participation. President and resident of The Falls at Vail, Bob Baker, inquired about
issues he had discussed with Council at the December 17,1991, evening meeting. He fen the issues he raised at that
time, including concerns about road maintenance, landscaping, drainage problems, and the desire for a covered bus
stop at the 1-70180 East Vail exit had not been addressed. He asked when these projects would be completed. Ron
Phillips advised these undertakings were scheduled for completion during Spring, 1992. Bob added there had also
been no improvement regarding traffic speed and noise in the area. Tom Steinberg noted the Town had been working
with the Highway Department on those issues, and suggested Bob communicate with the State as well. The issue
of a road, which was determined to be a private road in the East Vail area, currently not maintained by TOV, was
discussed. Tom suggested if the road was brought up to Town Code, Bob's group could apply to have the road
become part of the Town's road system. Bob added he felt the 65 mph speed limit at Dowd Junction should be
lowered to 45 mph. He felt it was too difficult to decrease driving speed on 1-70 from 65 mph to 35 mph on North
Frontage Road to reach the Post Office. Ron noted the Highway Department controlled both Frontage Roads, and
speed limits there were set by them, not the Town. He suggested Bob also discuss this with the Highway Department.
In conclusion, Bob asked that consideration be given to opening an East Vail Post Office Branch, and stated he wanted
a new cable system, or that Heritage Cablevision have competition.
Item No. 3 was a Consent Agenda consisting of two items:
A. Approval of Minutes of March 3, 1992, and March 17, 1992 evening meeting minutes,
B. Ordinance No. 4, Series of 1992, second reading, an amendment to Chapter 18.34 of the Vail
Municipal Code adding construction staging sites as a conditional use in the Parking Zone District.
(Applicant: Johannes Faessler)
Mayor Osterfoss read the Mies in full. Tom Steinberg moved to approve both items on the Consent Agenda, with a
second from Jim Gibson. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 6-0.
Item No. 4 was Ordinance No. 5, Series of 1992, first reading, an ordinance amending Title 9, Section 5 of the Vail
Municipal Code by the addition of Chapter 9.54 - Restrictions on the Possession of Glass Containers. Mayor Osterfoss
read the title in full. Larry Eskwith explained the Vail Recreation District's safety and litter concerns about glassware
in public parks and athletic fields. He also noted this ordinance would still allow glass containers and bottles on the
premises of any liquor licensed establishment and on the premises of any event which had obtained a special events
liquor license. Jim Gibson moved to approve Ordinance No. 5, Series of 1992, on first reading, with a second from
Bob Buckley. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 6-0.
Item No. 5 was Ordinance No, 7, Series of 1992, first reading, an ordinance adopting the Town of Vail Art in Public
Places program policies and guidelines; establishing a board for the process of reviewing proposed public artwork for
the Town of Vail; and setting forth details in regard thereto. Mayor Osterfoss read the title in full. Jim Gibson moved
to approve Ordinance No. 7, Series of 1992, on first reading, with a second from Tom Steinberg. A vote was taken
and the motion passed unanimously, 6-0.
Item No. B was Ordinance No. 8, Series of 1992, an ordinance providing for the establishment of Special Development
District No. 28, Christiania at Vail; adopting a development plan for Special Development District No. 28 in accordance
with Chapter 18.40 of the Vail Municipal Code and setting forth details in regard thereto. Mayor Osterfoss read the
title in full. There had been a site visit during the afternoon work session. Mike Mollica reviewed the description of
the request and explained the zoning considerations, as detailed in the Community Development Department's
memorandum to the Planning and Environmental Commission dated March 23, 1992. (Jay Peterson requested the
memorandum be made part of the official record of this ordinance, and a copy is attached herewith.) Mike referred
to the site plan illustrations he had displayed to indicate this SOD's departures from the underlying Public
Accommodation zone district. He discussed the nine SOD development standards set forth in the SOD chapter of the
Zoning Code. There was general discussion about parking and loading. Mike said staff felt the Christiania
redevelopment metthe criteria forthe establishment of an SOD, and staff recommended approval of the request, noting
the applicant had incorporated the five elements listed on page 12 of the March 23, 1992, memorandum into their
proposed development plan. Jim Gibson asked if the SOD process was appropriate for this proposal, and Larry
Eskwith advised it was. Rob LeVine asked for examples of other SDOs which had dealt with redevelopment, rather
than new development, through the SOD process. The Marriott, Evergreen (Doubletree), and Vail National Bank were
cited as examples. Tom Steinberg inquired about options available to the applicant, and Mike advised the applicant
could have chosen to conform to underlying zoning, apply for variances from the development standards, or apply for
the SOD. Discussion followed about the flexibility SDOs gave the Town. Tom, as an example of the expressed
flexibility, asked if the garbage bin area could be upgraded as part of this SOD, and was told it could. Mike said it was
staff's opinion the proposed redevelopment met the goals and objectives of the Vail Village Master Plan which
emphasized the upgrading of lodges, the improvement of the pedestrian experience, and the enhancement of open
space. Applicant Paul Johnston spoke about the design concepts they reviewed while preparing this SOD request,
including parking issues. He referred to the 1968 agreement regarding parking, and spoke of Vail's aging guest
population and landscaping issues. Jim Lamont, representing the East Village Homeowners Association, Inc. (EVHA),
said he had no objections to the plan as approved in 1991, but was concerned with a number of issues with respect
to the establishment of SOD No. 28. Mark Mathews, representing the Mill Creek Court Building Homeowners
Association concurred. Mr. Lamont referred to his letter to the PEC dated March 9, 1992, on behalf of the EVHA,
which detailed their reasons for feeling there was insufficient justification for the establishment of a SOD at the
Christiania at Vail. He also referred to a letter to the Mayor and Town Council dated April 6,1992, from Robert Galvin.
That letter, also written on behalf of the EVHA, expressed their view that the Christiania proposal was an inappropriate
application of the SOD provision. Further, the EVHA was concerned if this SOD was approved there would be a
precedent set that would confuse the purpose of the SOD provision. Mr. Lamont added the Board of Directors of the
EVHA felt the Special Development District criteria needed to be redefinedlciarifledlmodified regarding new
development/redevelopment applications. Peggy Osterfoss noted the SOD process had been thoroughly reviewed.
Larry added the applicant had applied under the ordinance currently in effect, and reminded Council their decision must
be based on the existing criteria therein. Discussion followed regarding setbacks, common areas, the streetscape
issue, the proposed parking issue, and a suggested public improvement program in the neighborhood. George Knox,
Vail Rowhouse resident, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance. Jay Peterson noted the Tivoli Lodge was also
in favor. Tom asked about wrapping up the P3 parking issue with Vail Associates. He said the Christiania should
defer starting construction on the P3 parking lot until such time as VA and the Town agreed on ownership. Pat
Graham asked that Bill Morton's letter dated April 3,1992, be addressed, particularly regarding setbacks. Jim Gibson
moved to approve Ordinance No. 8, Series of 1992, on first reading, based on compliance with the criteria for Special
Development Districts. Bob Buckley seconded the motion. Before a vote was taken, there was a brief discussion
about dumpsters, walking paths, and additional landscaping. A vote was then taken and the motion passed
unanimously, 6-0.
Item No. 7 was Resolution No. 9, Series of 1992, a resolution approving the Vail Transportation Master plan for the
is Town of Vail; and setting forth details in regard thereto. Mayor Osterfoss read the title in full. Jim Gibson moved to
approve Resolution No. 9, Series of 1992, with a second from Jim Shearer. Before a vote was taken, Jim Lamont
advised Bob Galvin had called to inquire about building an alley way along Mill Creek. Mr. Lamont asked whether
passage of this resolution was for the adoption of the full Vail Transportation Master Plan previously reviewed by
Council, or a short term recommendation plan. He was advised passage of this resolution would approve the full plan
with changes as submitted after previous Council review. A vote was then taken and the motion passed unanimously,
6-0.
Item No. 8 was the appointment of an Art in Public Places Board member. Jim Gibson moved to appoint Kenneth M.
Robins to the Art in Pubic Places Board, with a second from Jim Shearer. A vote was taken and the motion passed
unanimously, 6-0.
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,
Margaret Osterfoss, Mayor
ATTEST:
M,oA� fS. Pam Al)
Martha'S. Raecker, Town Clerk
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