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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. Vail Town Couxrcil Evening Meeting Minutes 4118194 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. 1 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. Vail Town Council E—dr g Meeting Minute. 4/1&94 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, L�a. gretOterloss, Mayor ATTEST: `"r n c.h Q Q o I_ . O a&A ) wxd:-t� Holly L. 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