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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-03-15 Town Council MinutesMINUTES 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, Veil Town Council Evening Meeting Minutes 03/15/94 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 Val Town Council Evening Meeting Minutes 03/15/94