HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-04-19 Town Council MinutesVAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 19, 1994
7:30 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, April 19,1994, 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
Sybill Navas
Jim Shearer
Jan Strauch
MEMBERS ABSENT: Tom Steinberg
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager
Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager
Michelle Caster, acting on behalf of Town Clerk,
Holly McCutcheon
The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation, of which there was none.
Second on the agenda was Ordinance No. 5, Series of 1994, first reading, an ordinance rezoning a
tract from Primary/Secondary Residential, Section 18.13 to Low Density Multi -Family Residential,
Section 18.16 generally located at 2850 Kinnickinnick Road, more commonly referenced through
ownership as the Pedotto property. Mayor Peggy Osterfoss read the title in full. Andy Knudsten
gave an overview the of rezoning criteria and the subdivision criteria. He referenced ten plat
restrictions which would dictate how future development would take place. Additionally, he
described buffer landscaping perimeter areas and interior clusters. Pedestrian safety and increased
traffic and parking problems were resolved by the applicant through the provision of a six-foot wide
sidewalk on the premises, enough parking for tenants and guests and garages with storage areas.
The proposal included three employee housing units. Andy discussed plat restrictions which kept
the area to primary/secondary levels of density, with the exception of number of units. Minor
subdivision criteria was consistent with the zoning standards which include buildable area, frontage,
and shape as well as the purpose section of the subdivision code. Included in the purpose
requirements was a regulation assuring the development would not produce negative impacts to the
wetland area and would assure adequacy of drainage facilities. Andy pointed out that the council
should review the letters from neighbors included in the packet and a petition from the neighbors
submitted that day. Staff and PEC both recommend approval. Mery Lapin questioned why the
recommendation regarding footprints had been stricken and requested it be reevaluated and
reentered into the proposal. Rick Rosen, legal counsel to Greg Amsden, member of PEC and
developer on project, described the character of the existing neighborhood. He listed the advantages
to the community with his proposal as follows: 1. Large amount of public improvements at
developer's expense including safety issues, landscaping, access to and from Kinnickinnick Road, and
driveway access elimination; 2. Controlled development; 3. Square footage would be plat restricted;
4. Neighborhood sympathy including the parking issue; 5. Resolution to utility lines; 6. Preservation
of the open space instead of developing wetlands and landscaping controlled by a Home Owner's
Association; 7. Employee Housing Units would be provided; 8. Excellent transition area from high
density condominiums and townhouses to single family homes. He also spoke of the negatives as
follow: 1. Many residents feel this is a park area. Since Mrs. Pedotto owns the land, she has a right
to develop it; 2. Construction problems would be eliminated by having a controlled development;
3. Enhancement of the looks of the open space. Concerns from Council included available parking,
combined building envelopes, rent control language that could be present in new deed restrictions,
reduction of employee housing units, and revegetation. Residents not in support of the rezoning
were as follows: Jo Brown, Peter Franke, Sara Newsam, and Victor Hoyles.
Mery Lapin moved to approve Ordinance No. 5 with the following conditions to be added to those
from the memo dated April 11, 1994 (See Tape A). At this time Rick Rosen asked to table the
proposal because he felt the Town of Vail was going beyond the purview available to them within
the municipal code. He felt there was no opportunity for negotiation between first and second
reading and that he would need time to restructure the proposal. Because the first motion did not
receive a second, the motion died. A motion was then made by Mery Lapin to table the proposal
to May 3, 1994, with a second by Jan Strauch. A vote was taken and the motion passed
unanimously, 6-0.
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Item No. 3 was Ordinance No. 8, Series of 1994, first reading, an ordinance of the Town Council
designating certain areas within the Town of Vail as fire lanes, adopting a fire lane map as the official
map of the Town of Vail; and setting forth details relating thereto. Mayor Peggy Osterfoss read the
16 title in full. Dick Duran, Vail Fire Chief, explained the need for an updated fire lane map and
explained his intent for signs. Mery Lapin moved to approve Resolution No. 8, with a second by Jim
Shearer. A vote was taken and the motion was approved unanimously, 6-0.
Item No. 4 was Resolution No. 11, Series of 1994, a resolution of the Town of Vail supporting the
transfer of mills to the Vail Park and Recreation District. Mayor Peggy Osterfoss read the title in full.
Mery Lapin moved to approve and support Resolution No. 11, with a second by Jan Strauch. A vote
was taken and the motion was approved unanimously, 6-0.
Item No. 5 was a sign variance request for the Concert Hall Plaza Building, located at 616 West
Lionshead Circle/Vail Lionshead 4th Filing. Applicant: Concert Hall Plaza/Mark Matthews, Slifer
Management Company. Kristan Pritz explained because the Concert Hall Plaza is requesting to put
a sign on Town of Vail property, a variance was required. The Community Development
Department, as well as DRB, had approved the variance. Mery Lapin moved to approve the sign
variance based on the findings and staff recommendations from the April 6, 1994, memorandum,
with a second by Jim Shearer. A vote was taken and the motion was passed unanimously, 6-0.
Item No. 6 was an appeal of the DRB approval of Kempf demo/rebuild request located at 1358 Vail
Valley Drive/Lot 21, Block 3, Vail Valley 1st Filing. Appellant: Dr. and Mrs. Kochman, adjacent
property owners, represented by Rohn Robbins. Randy Stouder began with an introduction of the
applicant, Chris Kempf and appellants, Dr. and Mrs. Kochman. Randy explained that PEC had
• approved the applicants application for a conditional use permit to allow a Type II employee
housing unit on the Kempf property. Randy also described the Design Review Board process, which
took three meetings and resulted in several significant changes to the original application before
approval was given. Rohn Robbins, representing Dr. and Mrs. Kochman, discussed Design Review
Criteria Chapter 18.54, including 18.54.010 (Intent) and 18.54.050 (Design Guidelines). Mike Arnett,
Chair of DRB, addressed the issue of blocking the view of the Kochman's residence stating the DRB
found no grounds for refusal and supported the remodel. Tom Moorhead stated that the DRB
Guideline referenced to sight buffers did not pertain to the preservation of corridors. Jan Strauch
expressed concern with the architectural design in relation to the surrounding neighborhood. Rick
Rosen, representing Chris Kempf, presented letters from numerous residents and neighbors
acknowledging support for Chris Kempf, clearly stating that they felt that the design of this project
meets the architectural compatibility requirements. Jim Shearer moved to deny the appeal and
uphold DRB's decision for approval of the Kempf demo/rebuild request, with a second by Paul
Johnston. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 6-0.
Item No. 7 was an appeal of the PEC decision to grant a conditional use permit and site coverage
variance to allow for an expansion to the library/classroom area at the Vail Mountain School located
at 3160 Katsos Ranch Road/Part of Lot 12, Block 2, Vail Village 2nd Filing. Applicant: Vail
Mountain School, represented by Pam Hopkins. Discussion focused on the berm located behind the
. school, its appearance and need for repair. Fred Otto and Pam Hopkins spoke on behalf of the short
term master plan and the long term (5 year) master plan which is not yet available. Mery Lapin
moved to uphold the approval of the conditional use permit and site coverage variance to allow for
this expansion, with a second by Jim shearer. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously,
6-0.
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Item No. 8 was a report by the Town Manager. Bob McLaurin reported bids for the Chapel Bridge
replacement project are higher than originally expected. Work may be delayed until July 15 or
August 1, saving up to $25,000 by not having to work in high water. Greg Hall will meet with
Sonnenalp Management and The Firstbank of Vail before finalizing the decision. Mery Lapin
requested to see a construction schedule before a decision is made. The Police Building addition was
reported to be on budget and proceeding per the construction schedule. Contractors are in the
process of replacing the T-111 siding on the municipal building, which replacement should be
completed by the end of April. The estimate for replacing T-111 on the existing building siding had
been estimated at $50,000. Kristan Pritz will research past situations to find if the Town of Vail has
required someone to replace his/her siding to match an addition. Bob McLaurin asked to have the
west entry remodel plan reexamined in order to not block as many office windows. This should not
raise the amount of money that will be spent on the entryway. Mery Lapin suggested scheduling
a half-hour executive session during a Work Session to discuss meeting procedures.
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There being no further business, a motion to adjourn the meeting was made and passed
unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Holly L. McCutcheon, Town Clerk
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