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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-05-16 Town Council MinutesMINUTES 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 Vail Town Council Evening Meeting Minutes W16195 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. Vail Town Council Evening Meeting Minutes 5/1695 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. 0 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.) 3 Vail Town Council Evening Meeting Minutea 5l1"5