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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 15, 1994
7:30 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, March 15, 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 -Tern
Paul Johnston
Sybill Navas (arrived at 7:37 p.m.)
Jim Shearer
Tom Steinberg
Jan Strauch
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager
Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager
Holly McCutcheon, Town Clerk
First item on the agenda was Citizen Participation, of which there was none.
Item No. 2 was a Consent Agenda consisting of one item, Ordinance No. 6, Series of 1994,
second reading, an ordinance amending the Investment Policy set forth in Chapter 3.52 of the
Municipal Code of the Town of Vail. Mayor Osterfoss read the title in full. Paul Johnston moved
to approve the Consent Agenda, with a second from Tom Steinberg. A vote was taken and
passed unanimously, 6-0, Sybill Navas not yet in attendance.
Item No. 3 was Ordinance No. 7, Series of 1994, first reading, an ordinance providing for the
establishment of Special Development District No. 32, Cornice Building; adopting a development
plan for Special Development District No. 32, 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.
Jim Curnutte introduced property owner and applicant David Smith and explained that a site visit
had been conducted earlier during Work Session. Jim went on to explain the details of the
requested teardown and rebuild of the building, as outlined in the memo provided by the
Community Development Department to the Town Council dated March 15, 1994, and informed
Council the Planning and Environmental Commission ("PEC") had recommended approval of the
request. Of major concern was the relocation of three restricted employee housing units, on site
parking, and difficult vehicle ingress and egress. Tom Moorhead read the requirements of the
employee housing section of the Town Code, as requested by Mayor Osterfoss. Discussion
continued at length, with comment from Jim Lamont referencing letters to Council opposing the
request, as well as comment from Tom Braun, planner for the applicant. After discussion, Mery
Lapin moved to approve Ordinance No. 7 with conditions as follows: (i) that three employee
housing units located within the town limits, on the bus route, and with reasonable rental rates
be presented and approved by Council, and be permanently deed restricted. Two of the units
must be deed restricted and available for occupancy before the issuance of a demo/building
permit for the Cornice Building redevelopment, and the third unit must be deed restricted and
available for occupancy prior to the issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for the
Cornice Building; (ii) that GRFA of the Cornice Building not exceed 2,000 square feet (no "250"
allowed in the future); (iii) that an enclosed garage not exceeding 600 square feet and able to
house two vehicles be incorporated into the project by the applicant; (iv) that the height of the
structure not exceed 33 feet; (v) that the applicant provide landscaping as proposed; (vi) that all
staff & PEC recommendations as detailed in the March 15, 1994, Memorandum be met; and (vii)
that there be a clear delineation between the stream walk and the applicant's property line. Jan
Strauch seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed, 5-2, Jim Shearer and
Tom Steinberg opposed.
Item No. 4 was Resolution No. 8, Series of 1994, a resolution designating Dana Investments
Advisors, Inc., as a money manager for the funds of the Town of Vail as permitted by the Charter
of the Town of Vail, its ordinances, and the statutes of the State of Colorado. Mayor Osterfoss
read the title in full. Paul Johnston moved to table Resolution No. 8 to the April 5, 1994,.Evening
Meeting, with a second from Jim Shearer. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously,
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7-0.
Item No. 5 was a Vail Town Council appeal of a major CCI exterior alteration, to allow for the
redevelopment of the Covered Bridge Building (227) Bridge Street, Lots C and D, and a part of
,+ Lot B, Block 5-B, Vail Village First Filing. Mike Mollica reviewed the memorandum dated March
s 14, 1994, from the Community Development Department to the PEC, explaining in detail the
proposed project as requested by Applicants, Hillis of Snowmass, Inc. and East West Partners,
and informed Council of PEC's recommendation for approval with the six conditions as listed in
staff's memo. Mike further stated two conditions were added by the PEC. The first condition was
that no vehicular access down Bridge Street would be allowed for service and delivery or trash
pick up. The second condition stated that if a restaurant were added to the building, a trash
removal program must come back for PEC approval. Sid Schultz, architect for the project,
entertained questions. Ross Bowker and Peter Dan of East West Partners explained construction
activity and timelines for the proposed project, stating construction was expected to begin in April,
with a completion by Thanksgiving. Landscaping issues and concerns were discussed. Mike
Mollica suggested that a tree inventory be done. Any non -surviving trees could be required to be
replaced. Council agreed. Plans for the upgrade and additional improvements to the Town's
adjacent pocket park were discussed. Mayor Osterfoss stated Council members had discussed
commencement of the Streetscape Plan for lower Bridge Street in conjunction with the Covered
Bridge Building redevelopment. Paul Johnston moved to uphold the PEC's approval of the
redevelopment project, with a second from Mery Lapin, with the condition that any trees in the
area which did not survive during the two years after redevelopment be replaced by the
applicants. Mayor Osterfoss added the staging plan would be discussed at a later Work Session.
• Mayor Osterfoss directed staff to return to Council with suggestions as to how to proceed with the
Streetscape Improvements if a water line replacement would be necessary with the project. A vote
was taken and passed unanimously, 7-0.
Item No. 6 on the agenda was a report from the Town Manager
Mery Lapin made a motion to direct staff to amend the SDD ordinance, eliminating
residential/single family projects from qualifying for SDD status. Paul Johnston reminded Council
there was a petition currently circulating regarding an SDD issue and suggested Council wait until
June to address the issue. Jan Strauch seconded the motion as made by Merv. A vote was taken
and passed, 6-1, Paul Johnston opposed.
Tom Steinberg added he had received calls regarding illegal parking and towing off private
property. Mayor Osterfoss asked staff to investigate the situation.
Jan Strauch requested a timeline for the prioritization of goals. Bob McLaurin updated Council
of status to date and suggested March 22, 1994, as a date for completion. Mayor Osterfoss
requested a copy of the document prior to the meeting.
There being no further business, a motion to adjourn the meeting was made and seconded.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
ATTEST:
Holly L. McCutcheon, Town Clerk
1pMinutes taken by Holly L. McCutcheon
Respectfully submitted,
Margar6t A. Osterfoss, Mayor
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