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MINUTES
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 1, 1994
7:30 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, November 1, 1994,
in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building. The meeting was called to
order at 7:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Peggy Osterfoss, Mayor
Mery Lapin, Mayor Pro-Tem
Paul Johnston
Jim Shearer
Tom Steinberg
Jan Strauch
MEMBERS ABSENT: Sybill Navas
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager
Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager
• Holly McCutcheon, Town Clerk
The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. Rick Sackbauer, of the Vail
Valley Consolidated Water District informed Council of the completion of an executive
planning document for water, stating the document would be distributed to town staff
for review. Mr. Sackbauer urged Council and staff to read over the document and look
for solutions to save taxpayer money. Mr. Sackbauer further stated that as of November
1, two district bonds had been paid off, one in Intermountain and one in Lionshead.
Tom Steinberg thanked Rick for his contributions in getting water funding quality under
control. Peggy also expressed appreciation.
Diana Donovan, Vail resident and treasurer of a political action committee working to
defeat the Par 3 election issue, told councilmembers that proposed golf course supporters
were misrepresenting information to electors and making false statements. Ms. Donovan
distributed a list of statements she said were being passed to second homeowners which
contained false information about the issue.
Second on the agenda was a Consent Agenda which contained one item:
• A. Approval of the Minutes for the meetings October 4 and October 18,
1994.
Mery moved to approve the minutes of the October meetings, with a second from Tom.
A vote was taken and approved unanimously, 6-0.
Item No. 3 was Ordinance No. 23, Series of 1994, First Reading of an annual
appropriation ordinance: adopting a budget and financial plan and making
appropriations to pay the costs, expenses, and liabilities of the Town of Vail, Colorado,
for its fiscal year January 1,1995, through December 31,1995, and providing for the levy
assessment and collection of Town ad valorem property taxes due for the 1994 tax year
and payable in the 1995 fiscal year. Steve Thompson distributed a handout which
contained revisions, stated there would most likely be additional revisions, and
explained the budget. Steve also informed Council that more than 50 hours of staff and
Council time had gone into preparation of the document. A motion was made by Mery
and seconded by Tom to approve the ordinance. A vote was taken and passed
unanimously, 6-0. Steve referenced a lease schedule that he said needed to be disclosed.
1pPeggy asked that an information update be given with regard to road cuts.
Item No. 4 was a report from the Town Manager. Bob stated he had nothing to add.
Mery inquired about the assault weapons ban petition that was circulating and stated
he hoped for an election which would include an additional question about the cemetery.
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There being no further business, a motion was made, seconded and passed, and the
meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:10 P.M.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Design Review Board
FROM: Community Development Department
DATE: November 2, 1994
SUBJECT: A request for a sign variance for the West Vail Lodge, located at 22-11 North
Frontage Road/Lot 1, Block A, Vail Das Schone 3rd Filing and Tract C, a
resubdivision of Vail Das Schone 1st Filing.
Applicant: West Vail Lodge
Planner: Lauren Waterton
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DESCRIPTION OF THE REOUEST
The West Vail Lodge is requesting a sign variance for the height of signs allowed. The
section of the Code which relates to the sign variance request is listed below.
Section 16.22.140 - Wall Signs - Individual Business within a Multi -Tenant
Building - Height
No part of the sign shalt extend above 25 feet from existing grade or the plate line of
the building, whichever is more restrictive.
The West Vail Lodge as a single business within a multi -tenant building is permitted one sign
with an allowable height of up to 25 feet above existing grade. The development's existing
sign consists of one 90-square foot legal, nonconforming, projecting sign 50 feet above grade
and perpendicular to the North Frontage Road. In 1985, this project received a variance,
granting a maximum height of 50 feet and maximum sign area of 90 square feet. This
variance request includes changing the sign from a projecting sign to a wall sign and re&6g
the total square footage to 19 square feet. The proposed sign will be attached to the wall and
will be lit with pan channeled lights. The letters will be white and the return will be forest
green. The sign will be placed in the same location as it is now, which is 50 feet above
existing grade at its highest point.
A variance is necessary to make the proposed changes even though the height of the
Proposed sign is the same as the previous variance. The reason for requiring a new variance
is because the previous approval was tied to a specific proposal. The new sign will be
10 different in many respects. The previous approval included variances for height and sign
area. Given the size of the commercial space, the sign is allowed to be 20 square feet. The
previous sign was 90 square feet. The proposed sign will be 19 square feet, bringing it into
conformance with the current Code.
U. FINDINGS AND STAFF RESPONSES
Before the Board acts on a variance application, the applicant must prove physical hardship
and the Board must find that.
A. There are special circumstances or conditions acolvina to the land, buildinak.
topoaraohv, veaetation. sian structures or other matters on adiacent lots or
within the adiacent right-of-wav which would substantlally restrict the
effectiveness of the sign in question: provided. however. that such special
circumstances or conditions are unioue to the particular business or enterprise
to which the applicant desires to draw attention and do not apply aeneraliv to all
businesses or enterprises.
Staff Response:
Staff believes that the West Vail Lodge has a physical hardship because of the design
of this building. The large size of the building makes the 25 foot height requirement
restrictive. Similar large condominium and hotel projects have previously received
height variances due to special circumstances related to their projects. Some
examples are as follows:
-The Antlers Condominiums, 40 feet above grade.
•L'Ostello, 65 feet above grade. •
-The Evergreen Lodge, 65 feet above grade.
-Holiday Inn, 40 feet above grade.
The staff feels that the West Vail Lodge has similar conditions as the projects listed
above, such as the size of the building and the necessity for identity from more than
one direction. As a result, some increase in the height of the sign is warranted. The
staff believes the proposed sign is in proportion with the building, is not excessive, and
would improve identification of the project from the North Frontage Road.
B. That special circumstances were not created by the applicant or anvone in Drivv
to the applicant.
Staff Response:
Special circumstances were not created by the applicant.
C. That the arantina of the variance will be in aeneral harmonv with the Duroose of
this title and will not be materially detrimental to the persons residina or working
in the vicinity, to adiacent property. to the neiahborhood. or to the public welfare
in general.
Staff Response:
The staff feels that the proposed sign is in compliance with this criteria as well as with
the purposes of this title. Staff believes that the size, location and height are
harmonious with the surrounding area and will be compatible with the scale of the
existing building. The overall size of the sign will be reduced to 19 square feet and will
be in scale with the rest of the building. Staff believes the sign will not draw undue
attention to itself.
D. The variance applied for does not depart from the provisions of this title any.
more than is reauired to identifv the aoplicant's business or use.
Staff Resoonse:
The applicant is applying for a variance to allow a sign to be 25 feet above what the
sign code allows and is also proposing to reduce the sign area to less than 20 square
feet. Staff feels the applicant is not requesting more than is necessary to identify the
business.
III. STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
The staff supports the requested variance. Staff believes this request is in harmony with the
Code and reducing the overall sign area is a positive step. Variances for height have been
granted in the past for a variety of buildings, including the West Vail Lodge, and staff believes
that this request is consistent with those variances.
This request meets the variance criteria as described above, specifically criteria II A, B, C and
D.
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DATE: November 2, 1994
SUBJECT: A request for a sign variance for the West Vail Lodge, located at 2211 North
Frontage Road/Lot 1, Block A, Vail Das Schone 3rd Filing and Tract C, a
resubdivision of Vail Das Schone 1st Filing.
Applicant: West Vail Lodge
Planner: Lauren Waterton
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DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST
The West Vail Lodge is requesting a sign variance for the height of signs allowed. The
section of the Code which relates to the sign variance request is listed below.
Section 16,22.140 - Wall Signs - Individual Business within a Multi -Tenant
Building - Height
No part of the sign shall extend above 25 feet from existing grade or the plate line of
the building, whichever is more restrictive.
The West Vail Lodge as a single business within a multi -tenant building is permitted one sign
with an allowable height of up to 25 feet above existing grade. The development's existing
sign consists of one 90-square foot legal, nonconforming, projecting sign 50 feet above grade
and perpendicular to the North Frontage Road. In 1985, this project received a variance,
granting a maximum height of 50 feet and maximum sign area of 90 square feet. This
variance request includes changing the sign from a projecting sign to a wall sign and reducing
the total square footage to 19 square feet. The proposed sign will be attached to the wall and
will be lit with pan channeled lights. The letters will be white and the return will be forest
green. The sign will be placed in the same location as it is now, which is 50 feet above
existing grade at its highest point.
A variance is necessary to make the proposed changes even though the height of the
proposed sign is the same as the previous variance. The reason for requiring a new variance
is because the previous approval was tied to a specific proposal. The new sign will be
different in many respects. The previous approval included variances for height and sign
area. Given the size of the commercial space, the sign is allowed to be 20 square feet. The
previous sign was 90 square feet. The proposed'sign will be 19 square feet, bringing it into
conformance with the current Code.
«. FINDINGS AND STAFF RESPONSES
Before the Board acts on a variance application, the applicant must prove physical hardship
and the Board must find that: 41
A. There are special circumstances or conditions aoplvina to the land. buildinas.
t000ara0v, voaetation. sian structures or other matters on adiacent lots or
within the adlacent rlaht-of-wav which would substantlallv restrict the
effectiveness of the sidn in auestion: provided, however. that such soecial
circumstances or conditions are unique to the particular business or enterprise
to which the applicant desires to draw attention and do not apply aenerallv to all
businesses or enterprises.
Staff Response:
Staff believes that the West Vail Lodge has a physical hardship because of the design
of this building. The large size of the building makes the 25 foot height requirement
restrictive. Similar large condominium and hotel projects have previously received
height variances due to special circumstances related to their projects. Some
examples are as follows:
-The Antlers Condominiums, 40 feet above grade.
•L'Ostello, 65 feet above grade.
-The Evergreen Lodge, 65 feet above grade.
-Holiday Inn, 40 feet above grade.
The staff fools that the West Vail Lodge has similar conditions as the projects listed
above, such as the size of the building and the necessity for identity from more than
one direction. As a result, some increase in the height of the sign is warranted. The
staff believes the proposed sign is in proportion with the building, is not excessive, and
would improve identification of the project from the North Frontage Road.
That special circumstances were not created by the applicant or anvone in privv
to the applicant.
Staff Response:
Special circumstances were not created by the applicant.
C. That the arantina of the variance will be in aeneral harmonv with the purpose of
this title and will not be materially detrimental to the oersons residino or working
in the vicinity, to adiacent property, to the nelahborhood. or to the public welfare
in aeneral.
Staff Response:
The staff feels that the proposed sign is in compliance with this criteria as well as with
the purposes of this title. Staff believes that the size, location and height are
harmonious with the surrounding area and will be compatible with the scale of the
existing building. The overall size of the sign will be reduced to 19 square feet and will
be in scale with the rest of the building. Staff believes the sign will not draw undue
attention to itself.
D. The variance applied for does not depart from the provisions of this title anv
more than is reouired to identifv the applicant's business or use.
Staff Response:
The applicant is applying for a variance to allow a sign to be 25 feet above what the
sign code allows and is also proposing to reduce the sign area to less than 20 square
feet. Staff feels the applicant is not requesting more than is necessary to identify the
business.
III. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The staff supports the requested variance. Staff believes this request is in harmony with the
Code and reducing the overall sign area is a positive step. Variances for height have been
granted in the past for a variety of buildings, including the West Vail Lodge, and staff believes "
that this request is consistent with those variances.
• This request meets the variance criteria as described above, specifically criteria 11 A, B, C and
D.
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TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
MEMORANDUM
Vail Town Council
Robert W. McLaurin
Town Manager
November 11, 1994
Town Manager's Report
Office of the Town Manager
Police Building Update
As I have indicated to your previously the Police addition is substantially complete, with the
exception of a few minor punch list items. The following is the budget showing expenditures
through the 11th of October.
CAST Meetinq
Please find the attached agenda for the CAST meeting which is to be held in Winter Park
December 8 and 9, 1994. If you are interested in attending please let Anne Wright know so she
can make the necessary arrangements.
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POLICE BUILDING BUDGET
BUDGET
CURRENT
ACTUAL
UNDER
REVISED
SINCE
THRU
(OVER)
7/24/94
10/11/94
BUDGET
Architect Fees
240,000
6,622
236,703
3,297
Architect Reimbursables
9,500
492
7,974
1,526
Architect Extra Services
28,500
627
28,911
(411)
Printing Costs
6,750
6,642
108
Testing - Soils
3,584
3,584
0
Testing - Concrete
1,714
1,714
0
Project Management Fees
49,690
6,000
46,690
3,000
Project Management Reimb
500
0
500
Surveying
4,095
4,095
0
Signage
612
226
612
0
Existing Roof Repair
44,585
44,585
0
West Lot - Clean & Restripe
1,000
0
11000
General Construction GMP *
3,027,715
219,762
2,960,421
67,294
Construction Change Orders:
1
5,839
51839
2
10,755
10,755
3
(287)
(287)
4
(1,421)
(1,421)
5
3,081
3,081
6
9,799
9,799
7 SIDING ON BUILDING
8
12,592
12,592
9
14,971
14,971
10
11,536
11,536
11
(40,000)
(40,000)
Other
17,653
108
17,653
0
General Contingency:
42,952
42,952
TOTAL 3,505,715 233,837 3,359,584 146,131
Owner Supplied Items:
Electronics
37,956
1,892
26,369
11,587
Floor Finishes
27,700
125
564
27,136
Furniture
34,115
676
12,497
21,618
Communications Center
44,000
4,253
52,588
(8,588)
Telephones & Equipment
12,500
0
12,500
TOTAL OWNER SUPPLIED
156,271
6,946
92,018
64,253
Total
3.661.986
240,783
3.451.602
210.384
* Retainage Equals 102,543
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CAST MEETING
WINTER PARK, COLORADO
December 8-9, 1994
A,
SKIING (complimentary) is available at Winter Park on
Thursday, December 8th. Please request tickets prior to
Thursday, December 1st at the number listed below for lodging
reservations.
December 8. 1994 (Make your own dinner reservation at number
listed below for lodging reservations)
6:00-7:00 pm Cocktail Hour Lodge at Sunspot
7:00 - Dinner Lodge at Sunspot
The Lodge at Sunspot is located at the top of Winter Park Mt. Uphill
transportation will be via the Gondola at the Zephyr Express Chairlift.
Gondola service begins at the base at 5:30 p.m. and takes 15 minutes
to get to the Lodge at Sunspot.
December 9. 1994
8:00 - 8:30 am Continental Breakfast Winter Park Town Hall
9:00 - 12:00 CAST Meeting 50 Vasquez Road
Winter Park, CO
LODGING:
Beaver Village Condominiums 1-800-824-8438
,
1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath $68.00/night
2 Bedroon/2 Bath $92.00/night
PLEASE REFER TO CAST MEETING WHEN MAKING
YOUR RESERVATION. REMEMBER YOU MUST MAKE
YOUR OWN DINNER, SKIING AND LODGING
,
RESERVATION BEFORE 12/1! Call 1-800-824-8438 to make
reservations for all three.