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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
December 19, 1995
7:30 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, December 19, 1995, in
the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order at
7:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Robert W. Armour, Mayor
Sybil] Navas, -Mayor Pro -Tern
Paul Johnston
Kevin Foley
Michael Jewett
Rob Ford
Peggy Osterfoss
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Robert W. McLaurin, Town Manager
Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager
R. Thomas Moorhead, Town Attorney
Anne Wright on behalf of the Town Clerk
The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. Joel Heath of the Vail Valley
Tourism & Convention Bureau encouraged the Town Council to help find alternative sites
for volleyball courts, in light of the fact that the existing courts at Golden Peak are proposed
to be removed with the redevelopment,
Second on the agenda was second reading of Ordinance No. 24, Series of 1995, an ordinance
repealing and reenacting Chapter 18.39 (Ski Base/Recreation Zone District) of the Vail Municipal
Code and approving the Development Plan for the Golden Peak Ski Base, 485 Vail Valley
Drive/Tract F, Vail Village 5th Filing, and Tract B, Vail Village 7th Filing.
Jim Curnutte explained that the ordinance was the same as the Council reviewed at their last
meeting with the exception of one change on page 5, paragraph D. Staff recommended passage
of this ordinance with this change.
Dave Corbin on behalf of the applicant stated he had reviewed the change and had no objection to
that revision.
Jim Lamont representing the East Village Homeowners Association stated that the change met their
needs.
Sybill Navas made a motion to pass Ordinance No. 24, Series of 1995 on second reading with a
second by Mike Jewett. A vote was taken and passed unanimously 6-0.
At this time Fred Wyman, a resident of All Seasons Condominiums approached the podium and
expressed his concern with the parking. Bob Armour informed him that that matter would be
addressed a little later in the meeting.
Jim Curnutte and Lauren Waterton initiated discussions regarding the Developer's Agreement,
including agreements on cost sharing, the transfer of easements, the establishment of a
neighborhood assessment committee, etc.
Bob McLaurin talked about the realignment of Vail Valley Drive before any decision is to be made
on the Manor Vail pedestrian crosswalk.
Paul Johnston stated he thought the sidewalk along the west side of Vail Valley Drive should be
heated.
Several neighboring residents and condominiums expressed their concerns about the following:
lighting of Vail Valley Drive and the pedestrian walkways
heating and definition (color) of sidewalks in the areas
maintenance of the area
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A clean copy of the recommended Conditions of Approval was provided and the items were
discussed.
Bob Armour said that VA would like to amend the parking structure portion of the Golden Peak
operational management plan. VA has requested that 25 spaces be added to tier one.
Wo Various neighboring residents and condominiums voiced their concern about additional traffic and
congestion on Vail Valley Drive and that perhaps some type of electronic signing could be utilized.
Dave Corbin thought the children's center sidewalk and parking lot design in condition No. 3 was
taken care of, however after some discussion he agreed that it should stay as written.
Sybill Navas moved to approve the Golden Peak Redevelopment Plan with the conditions
recommended by staff, as modified at the meeting, with a second by Rob Ford. A vote was taken
and passed unanimously 6-0.
Third on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance No. 25, Series of 1995, an ordinance
amending Section 18.24.050 (B) of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail, setting forth new
procedures for eliminating any existing dwelling unit or accommodation unit or any portion thereof
above the second floor in Commercial Core I and Commercial Core II Zone Districts.
George Ruther presented this ordinance. Staff believes that an amendment should be made to
Section 18.24.050 (B) to include text requiring a Conditional Use Permit for any use which
eliminates any existing dwelling or accommodation unit or any portion thereof above the second
floor, similar to that which is required for uses on the second floor. Staff believes this amendment
should be made to create consistency within the Zoning Code and to help carry out the intention of
the Permitted and Conditional Use Sections of the Commercial Core I and Commercial Core II Zone
Districts. A copy of the Planning and Environmental Commission memorandum dated November
27, 1995 has been provided for reference.
On November 27, 1995, the Town of Vail Community Development Department presented to the
Planning and Environmental Commission, the above described amendment. After a lengthy
discussion, a motion to recommend approval of the proposed amendment to Town Council was
made. The Planning and Environmental Commission voted 4-2 in favor of the recommendation.
Planning Commission members Greg Amsden and Dalton Williams voted in opposition.
Staff feels the proposed amendment to Section 18.24.050 (B), will create consistency within the
Zoning Code and will help carry out the intention of the Permitted and Conditional Use Sections of
the Commercial Core I and Commercial Core 11 Zone Districts. Staff believes it is the intention of
the Zoning Code to permit dwelling or accommodation units to be eliminated above the second floor
in the Commercial Core I and Commercial Core II Zone Districts to allow for another Permitted or
Conditional Use, subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Chapter
18.60 of the Zoning Code. The proposed amendment will ensure that a request to combine or
enlarge existing accommodation or dwelling units into one or more units will be reviewed by the
Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission.
Sybil[ Navas made a motion to pass Ordinance No. 25, Series of 1995 on first reading with a second
by Kevin Foley. A vote was taken and passed unanimously 6-0.
Forth on the agenda was the Appointment of Special Election Judges. The list of judges is
Karen Morter, Mary Caster, Holiday Cole, Jeannie Tilkmeier and Pam Story as alternate.
Paul Johnston made a motion to approve the list of Election Judges, with a second by Sybill Navas.
A vote was taken and passed unanimously 6-0.
Fifth on the agenda was a Town Council call-up of a PEC approved Conditional Use Permit to
allow for a "quasi -public club" in the Commercial Core I Zone District, to be located on the 3rd and
4th floors of the Serrano's Building, located at 298 Hanson Ranch Road/Lot C, Block 2, Vail Village
1st Filing. Applicant: Glen Heelan, representing Margaretta B. Parks.
At the December 5, 1995 Town Council meeting the Town Council members approved a motion to
call-up the PEC approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a "quasi -public club" to be located
on the 3rd and 4th floors of the Serrano's Building. The Conditional Use Permit request was
approved by the PEC on November 27, 1995, by a vote of 5-1.
Tom Moorhead and Jim Curnutte presented this call-up.
Glen Heelan was present on behalf of the applicant, Margaretta B. Parks.
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Paul Johnston asked Mr. Heelan how many members he anticipated to be in this club. Mr.
Heelan said approximately 400. Paul Johnson asked how Mr. Heelan anticipated these
members would access the club. Mr. Heelan replied by walking from the parking structure.
Paul expressed his concerns that the club members would be dropped off on Hanson
Ranch Road, creating more traffic and congestion in that area.
Michael Jewett asked why the change in plans for the use of this building from residential
and office space on the top two floors to the current plans. Mr. Heelan said it was looked
into and this was a needed service for Vail guests and that use seemed to make better
sense.
Jim Lamont voiced his concern regarding policy issues. He stated that staff was biased
against dwelling units as opposed to accommodation units and commercial uses.
Bob Armour asked about the horizontal zoning and Tom Moorhead and Jim Curnutte
explained the same.
Paul Johnston made a motion to overturn the PEC approval of a Conditional Use Permit with a
second by Sybill Navas. A vote was taken and the motion failed 2-4, with Kevin Foley, Michael
Jewett, Rob Ford and Bob Armour opposed.
Kevin Foley then made a motion to uphold the PEC approval of a Conditional Use Permit
with the two staff conditions. Michael Jewett seconded the motion.
Jim Curnutte informed Council there were two additional PEC conditions which were that
the applicant have only a public liquor license and that the Conditional Use Permit run
concurrently with the other approvals that were granted in April. Kevin Foley amended his
motion to also include these two additional conditions and Michael Jewett seconded the
amendment. A vote was taken and passed 4-2, with Paul Johnston and Sybill Navas
opposed.
Paul Johnston wanted it noted for the record that Hanson Ranch Road is one way going
east.
Sixth on the agenda was the Town Manager's Report. Bob McLaurin asked Council if
they were willing to have an all day retreat on Tuesday, February 27. Council agreed. Bob
also asked members of Council to let Anne Wright know if they were interested in attending
either the CAST meeting or the CML - Elected Officials' Workshop.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourn at approximately 10:02 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Holly McCutcheon, Town Clerk
Minutes taken by Anne Wright on behalf of the Town Clerk.
('Names of certain individuals who gave public input may be inaccurate.)
Respectfully submitted,
Roert . Armour, Mayor
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