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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
May 16, 1995
7:30 P.M.
41 A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, May 16, 1995, in the
Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order at
6:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Peggy Osterfoss, Mayor
Mery Lapin, Mayor Pro-Tem
Tom Steinberg
Paul Johnston
Jan Strauch
Jim Shearer
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager
Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney
Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager
Anne Wright on behalf of the Town Clerk
MEMBERS ABSENT: Sybill Navas
iThe first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation, there was none.
At this time Paul Johnston made a motion directing staff to prepare a supplemental
appropriation of up to $25,000 for the Gypsum/Vail Express. Jim Shearer seconded the
motion. A vote was taken and passed unanimously, 6-0.
The second item on the agenda Ordinance No. 9, Series of 1995, first reading of an
ordinance rezoning Tract C, Vail Village First Filing/967 Vail Valley Drive from the
General Use Zone District to the Primary/Secondary Residential Zone District.
Applicant: Pat Dauphinais.
Jim Curnutte presented this Ordinance and noted that on February 27, 1995, the Water
District received Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) review and approval
of their request to change the Vail Land Use Plan designation of this property from park
to Low Density Residential. On ,March 7, 1995, the Vail Town Council approved
Resolution No. 5, Series of 1995 which authorized the change to the Vail Land Use Plan
from Park to Low Density Residential. Resolution No. 5 contained five conditions which
must be addressed by the applicant prior to the transfer of ownership of the property.
On April 10, 1995 the PEC unanimously approve the Water District's request to rezone
Tract C from the General use district to the Primary/Secondary Residential Zone District
(see attached staff memorandum to the PEC and draft copy of the meeting minutes from
the April 10, 1995 PEC meeting.)
Mayor Osterfoss read Ordinance No. 9, Series of 1995 in full. Jan Strauch made a motion
to approve Ordinance No. 9, with a second by Paul Johnston. A vote was taken and
passed, 5-1. Mery Lapin was opposed.
The third item on the agenda Presentations by the three finalists of proposals for the
Vail Commons development. 1. Loftus Development
2. City Market
3. The Gart Companies
In conjunction with the Task Force and public, interview each development team after
they have made their presentations. Fifteen minutes is allocated for each presentation,
with the following 30 minutes reserved for questions.
Since short -listing these three firms, each has received questions and comments about
their original proposal. The proposals were reviewed earlier by the Council, Task Force,
and community members on March 20, 1995 at the open house and on April 4, 1995 at
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a public hearing. Staff understands that the proposals presented tonight have been
modified in response to the Town's comments.
Affordable Housing Development Corporation dropped out.
Mery Lapin stated a conflict of interest in this project and stepped down from the
Council table at this time.
Presenters for Loftus Development were Randy McNichols, Co -Developer with
Jim Loftus; Mike Mulhern, Architect; John B. Young, affordable housing
consultant.
2. Presenters for City Market were John L. Caldwell, Director of Real Estate for City
Market; Mark Donaldson, Architect; and Robert Warner, Warner Development.
3. Presenters for The Gart Companies were Steve Elkin, Tom Gart; Mark
Humphreys, Architect.
Presentations were made and questions asked from Council and the public.
The fourth item on the agenda Town Council appeal of a PEC decision to approve a
Conditional Use Permit that allows a Type II Employee Housing Unit to be located at
126 Forest Road/Lots, Block 7, Vail Village 1st Filing. Applicant: Ron Byrne.
Susan Connelly presented this appeal and noted that on May 8,1995, the PEC approved
with a condition (5-0-1, Greg Moffett abstained) a conditional use permit allowing a
Type 11 employee housing unit to be located at 126 Forest Road. Please see the memo
to the PEC for additional background and the condition of approval.
Jay Peterson was present on behalf of the applicant, Ron Byrne.
Paul Johnston made a motion to uphold the PEC decision to approve a conditional use
permit, with a second by Jim Shearer. A vote was taken and failed, 2-3. Mery Lapin,
Tom Steinberg and Jan Strauch being opposed.
A motion was then made by Jan Strauch to uphold the PEC approval with the addition
of a condition that in addition to the restrictions included in the Type II EHU deed
restriction, the applicant agrees to future restrictions that the Town will adopt that
pertain to deed restricted employee housing. Tom Steinberg seconded the motion. A
vote was taken and passed, 4-1. Paul Johnston being opposed.
The fifth item on the agenda was a Town Council call-up of Design Review Board
approval of Alpine Bank tenant finish at Crossroads Mall, east building (old Verbatim
Bookstore location).
At this time Mery Lapin stated a conflict of interest stepped down from the Council
table.
Susan Connelly presented this call-up and noted that on May 3,1995 the DRB approved
a tenant finish and modification to the storefront exterior and arcade roof support
columns. Since the Crossroads owners and tenants are in the process of upgrading
exterior facades at the mail, the Council is requesting attention to several other
maintenance items.
Jay Peterson let Council know that Alpine Bank was indeed the applicant for this project.
John Young was present representing Alpine Bank.
Jan Strauch made a motion to uphold the DRB approval of the Alpine Bank tenant finish
at Crossroads Mall, with a second by Jim Shearer. A vote was taken and passed
unanimously, 5-0, with one abstention, Mery Lapin.
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The sixth item on the agenda was the Town Manager's. Report. No additional
presentation was made.
Ip There being no further business, Jim Shearer moved to adjourn at approximately 10:50
P.M.
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Respectfully submitted,
Margaret A. Osterfoss, Mayor
ATTEST:
Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Deputy Town Clerk
Minutes taken by Anne Wright an behalf of the Town Clerk.
('Names oloertaio individualswho gave public input may be inamurata.)
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