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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
October 1, 1996
7:30 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, October 1, 1996, in the Council Chambers of
tail Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Robert W. Armour, Mayor
Sybill Navas, Mayor Pro-tem
Kevin Foley
Rob Ford
Mike Jewett
Paul Johnston
Ludwig Kurz
MEMBERS ABSENT:
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager
Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager
Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney
Holly McCutcheon, Town Clerk
The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. Long time Vail resident Anthony Aiello said he was
concerned about there not being a requirement in the Town of Vail to hold a workman's compensation
or liability insurance policy to shovel snow from roofs. He also expressed frustration regarding the
s winter season snow dump policies, and asked Council to keep the playing fields and open space
at ord Park. Assistant Town Manager, Pam Brandmeyer invited Mr. Aiello to attend one of two public
meetings scheduled for October 2 and 3, to share the latest draft of the new management plan for Ford
Park.
Item number two on the agenda was a presentation of the preliminary plans for the West Vail Interchange. Public
Works Director Larry Grafel asked Council for approval to proceed with the design process for the construction
of two roundabouts at the West Vail Interchange. Larry then introduced CDOT Highway Commissioner Bernie
Buescher and Director of Transportation Bob Moston, who were present to preview the preliminary plans, CDOT
being a potential funding partner for the project. Larry further stated that following extensive public process and
staff analysis, the roundabouts were chosen as the best alternative for addressing safety and traffic delay issues
at the West Vail Interchange. Engineering consultant Dick Bauman of MK Centennial Engineering presented a
proposed construction design and three phase, 18-month construction schedule in detail. He provided a
preliminary cost estimate for the project of $5.5 million, and discussed a variety of impacts a project of this
magnitude would have on the community. He said the first phase of the project could begin in April, 97,
commencing with street work on Chamonix. Such work could impact passage to and from the gas stations, but
those businesses should be accessible by Memorial Day, he said, then workers would begin reconstruction of the
highway ramps on the south side of 1-70 and building retaining walls. The Marriott bridge would then be
reconstructed, which would require construction of a temporary bridge. This phase of the project would be the most
til&onsuming, Dick explained, extending from June through the end of November. Paul Kuhn of Winston and
AM6ciates Landscape Architects presented draft designs of the landscape plan and requested feedback and ideas
from Council members. Larry said the Town had spent approximately $60,000 to date in engineering analysis
and recommendations. Paul Johnston moved to approve Larry's request to proceed through the design
process, with money budgeted for surveying, design and permits not to exceed $400,000. Ludwig seconded
the motion. A vote was then taken and passed unanimously, 7-0.
Third on the agenda was a review of the proposed development plan for Lot 27, Block 2, Lionsridge Filing #3,
(Vail Point Phase 111, 1894 Lionsridge Loop) as required by an Annexation Agreement of 1979. Town Planner
George Ruther presented the item and reviewed an October 1, 1996 PEC memo. He explained the
development plan was required to be approved by the Town Council according to a 1979 Annexation
Agreement annexing Lot 27 into the Town of Vail. Adjacent property owner and Appellant, Phyllis Mango said
she realized the project was in compliance with guidelines and had no problem with the front setback variance,
but felt the plan as submitted did not fit in with surrounding homes, and that the project proposed excessive
density in a small area. Greg Moffet explained how the PEC decision had been reached, and stated that
absent the variance request, grounds for an appeal did not exist. Steve Gensler, owner of the property said
the parties had been working together and that he anticipated an agreement to be reached directly. He said
he had been under the impression Ms. Mango was going to request the appeal be withdrawn. George then
stated that staff recommended proceeding with the hearing on the appeal, and Mayor Armor requested the
a#ellant proceed with the appeal.
Rord then moved to uphold the August 26, 1996 decision of the PEC granting approval of a 12' front
sck variance with conditions, and read the following findings:
1) That the Town of Vail PEG held a public hearing on the requested front setback variance in accordance
with Chapter 18.66 Administration and Chapter 18.62 Variances, and has made the appropriate
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findings pursuant to Section 18,62.060 Criteria and Findings of the Town of Vail Municipal Code
2) That the standards and conditions imposed by the requirements of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Town of Vail
Municipal Code have been met.
3) That the proposed development plan for Lot 27, Block 2, Lionsridge Filing #3, has been approved by
the Town of Vail PEC and is in compliance with Section 18.18.010 Purpose, Medium Density Multi -
Family Zone District of the Town of Vail Municipal Code.
Sybill Navas seconded the motion. A vote was taken and approved unanimously, 7-0.
Next, Council members reviewed the proposed development plan for the site, as required by the Annexation
Agreement. Discussen proceeded regarding the fact that no employee housing was being included in the
plan. Paul Johnston moved to approve the development plan as proposed and Sybill seconded the motion. A
vote was then taken and passed, 5-2. Mayor Armour and Kevin Foley voting in opposition because of the lack
of employee housing units on the site.
Item number four on the agenda was a report from the Town Manager. Bob McLaurin reminded council
members of the October 29 meeting at 5:30 with the Breckenridge Town Council.
Bob said he would be attending the ICMA conference and would leave on Thursday, October 3, and stated
that he and Bob Armour were registered for the CAST meeting scheduled for October 17 & 18.
Kevin Foley expressed his concern regarding bicycle traffic in Dowd Junction and questioned whether it would
be paved before winter. Larry Grafel stated the surface would be rideable, but that engineers on the project
wanted to wait until spring to pave, ensuring the integrity of the finished surface.
*Johnston informed fellow council members of a meeting on the Berry Creek Fifth Filing, scheduled for
later in the week, and asked whether there was an interest in housing on the site. Some members of Council
expressed an interest in building somewhere closer to Vail.
Council members complimented Fire Chief Dick Duran and the Vail Fire Department for the outstanding job
performed by the department in handling the recent blaze at the Wall Street Building.
There being no further business a motion was made for adjournment and the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 8:55 p.m.
Resfully submitted,
R ert W. Armour, Mayor
A T:
Holly McCutcheon, Town Clerk
Minutes taken by Nolly McCutcheon
("Names of certain individuals who gave public input may be inaccurate.)
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MEDIA ADVISORY
October 2, 1996
Contact: Holly McCutcheon, 479-2136
Town Clerk's Office
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR OCTOBER 1
Work Session Briefs
Council members present: Armour (excused himself at 3:30 p.m. due to illness), Foley,
Ford, Jewett, Johnston, Kurz, Navas
--Site Visit
Council members visited the site at 1894 Lionsridge Loop/Lot 27, Block 2, Lionsridge
Filing #3 (Vail Point Phase III) in preparation for the evening meeting. An appeal was
filed by an adjacent property owner of a Planning and Environmental Commission
decision which granted approval of a request for a front setback variance, allowing
construction of four triplex buildings. For more information, contact George Ruther in
the Community Development Department at 479-2145.
--West Vail Interchange recommendation to design and construct roundabouts at the
West Vail Interchange.
Public Works Director Larry Grafel introduced preliminary plans proposed for the
construction and design of two roundabouts at the West Vail Interchange. Council
members would be asked for their approval at the evening meeting to move forward
with design plans, an estimated cost of $400,000. After extensive public input and staff
analysis, the roundabouts were chosen as the best alternative for implementing
improvements at the West Vail Interchange. Engineering consultant Dick Bauman of
MK Centennial Engineering presented the proposed construction design and the three
•phase construction schedule, provided preliminary cost estimates, and discussed
impacts the project would have on the community. Paul Kuhn of Winston and
Associates Landscape Architects presented draft designs of the landscape plan and
requested feedback and ideas from Council members. If approved, construction of the
roundabouts could take 18 months and cost $5.5 million, with funding sources still to be
determined. For more information contact Larry Grafel at 479-2173. Also, see the
evening session briefs later in this release.
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--Amplified Sound Update.
Encouraged by the residentialflodging and business communities efforts to work
. together, Council extended Amplified Sound Permits which are due to expire October 9
until April 1, 1997. The extension will allow for further evaluation of the issue. In
December of 1994, Council suspended the issuance of new permits, but allowed
previously held permits to continue to be in effect through 1995 pending the
examination of the Town's Amplified Sound Ordinance and enforcement of that
ordinance. Then on April 9, 1996, the Town Council voted 6-1 to permit the Town's
amplified sound permits to remain in effect for six months and continue discussion as to
whether amplified sound permits should remain or be discontinued in the future.
Meetings have been held to discuss the issue and possible solutions to problems
presented. Jim Lamont, of the East Village Homeowners Association presented
recommendations, as did local business owner Jack Curtin; Attorney for the Red Lion,
Jay Peterson; and Gasthof Gramshammer's attorney, David Tanzer. Staff will continue
to evaluate the amplification issues, while continuing rigid enforcement, and will
continue to facilitate discussion between affected entities. For more information contact
Tom Moorhead at 479-2107.
--Request for Funding for Turn it Up, Vail by Vail Village and Lionshead Merchants
Association.
Council approved a $3,000 contribution to Turn it Up, Vail, a new program introduced
by the merchants to motivate and increase employee service levels. As part of the
Town's contribution, 50 Town of Vail Employees will attend the sessions at no charge.
Organizers of the program, Rob Levine, Susan Harvey, and Kay Ferry, expressed the
importance of customer service and the need to equate good customer service with
Vail. Other contributors to date include NOVUS and 1stBank of Vail. For more
information contact Rob Levine at 476-2471.
--Information Update
Environmental Health Officer Russell Forest provided an update regarding a review of
the Town's GRFA legislation. A public involvement process is scheduled to begin
within.2 - 3 weeks, and recommendations will be brought to Council for alternatives to
regulate and control the bulk and mass of structures built in Vail. Surveys sent to 8
different resorts are forthcoming and, once received, will be distributed to council
members for review. For more information, contact Russell Forrest at 479-2146.
.Town Manager Bob McLaurin informed Council members of upcoming budget
presentations scheduled from each department on November 5 and November 12. The
budget being reviewed next month is a program based, 2-year policy oriented budget.
The November 5 work session will begin at 12:00 noon and the November 12 work
session will start at 2:00 p.m. For more information, contact Bob McLaurin at 479-2105.
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Next, Council approved a request from the Colorado Ski Museum to change a
previously approved $600 donation of a corporate table to a blue parking pass, the
• difference going toward the annual dinner.
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--Council reports:
Sybill Navas gave an update on the Northwest Council of Governments meeting. She
said representatives discussed nutrition and aging and the impact on regional ability to
deliver products to senior citizens.
--Other
Ludwig Kurz stated that Vail Associates, Inc., was starting a new guest service initiative
and would be spending between $1 and $2 million on the program. He also said the
company's IPO should be effective by Christmas and that all 5 resorts should be
merged, also by that date. Further, the gondola towers in Lionshead are to be set on
Thursday and should be up and running by Thanksgiving.
Paul Johnston asked for an update of the Serrano's construction project and a time line
for when the crane would be removed. Bob McLaurin agreed to address the issues,
and stated that Larry Grafel meets weekly with the contractor.
Evening Session Briefs
Council members present: Armour, Foley, Ford, Jewett, Johnston Kurz, Navas
--Citizen Participation
Long time Vail resident Anthony Aiello said he was concerned about there not being a
requirement in the Town of Vail to hold a workman's compensation or liability insurance
policy to shovel snow from roofs. He also expressed frustration regarding the Town's
winter season snow dump policies, and asked Council to keep the playing fields and
open space at Ford Park.
--West Vail Interchange
Council approved unanimously, 7-0, a request from Public Works Director Larry Grafel
to proceed with the design process for the construction of two roundabouts at the West
Vail Interchange. Following extensive public process and staff analysis, the roundabout
was a citizen -preferred alternative for improvements to the West Vail Interchange.
Money budgeted for surveying, design & permit process is not to exceed $400,000. The
•Town has already spent approximately $60,000 to date in engineering analysis and
recommendations. Engineering consultant Dick Bauman of MK Centennial Engineering
presented the proposed construction design, and the three phase construction
schedule, provided preliminary cost estimates, and discussed impacts the project would
have on the community. Paul Kuhn of Winston and Associates Landscape Architects
presented draft designs of the landscape plan and requested
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feedback and ideas from Council members. If approved, construction of the
roundabouts could take 18 months and cost $5.5 million. CDOT Highway
. Commissioner Bernie Buescher and Director of Transportation Bob Moston were
present to preview the proposed project. CDOT is a potential funding partner for the
project. For more information contact Public Works Director Larry Grafel at 479-2173.
--Appeal by an adjacent property owner of a PEC decision granting approval of a
request for a front setback variance for construction of four triplex buildings at 1894
Lionsridge.
Following a site visit at an earlier work session, Council members unanimously voted to
uphold a PEC decision allowing a front setback variance with conditions set forth by
staff. For more information, contact George Ruther in the Community Development
Department at 479-2145.
--Review of the proposed development plan for L27, B2, Lionsridge Filing #3 as
required by an Annexation Agreement of 1979.
The Council voted, 5-2 (Armour and Foley against) to approve with conditions a
development plan for Vail Point Phase III, located at 1984 Lionsridge Loop. The
development plan was required to be approved by a 1979 Annexation Agreement
•annexing Lot 27 into the Town of Vail. Mayor Armour and Councilman Foley voted
against the approval because of the lack of an employee housing unit on the site. For
more information, contact Town of Vail Planner George Ruther at 479-2145.
--Other
Kevin Foley expressed his concern regarding bicycle traffic in Dowd Junction and
questioned whether it would be paved before winter. Larry Grafel stated the surface
would be rideable, but that engineers on the project want to wait until spring to pave to
ensure the integrity of the finished surface.
Paul Johnston informed fellow council members of a meeting on the Berry Creek Fifth
Filing this week and asked whether there was an interest in housing on the site. Some
members of Council expressed an interest in building something closer to Vail.
Council members complimented Fire Chief Dick Duran and the Vail Fire Department for
the outstanding job performed by the department in handling the recent blaze at the
Wall Street Building.
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UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS
•October 8 Work Session
Vail Commons Package Tour
DRB Review
Discussion on Changing Municipal Election Date
October 15 Work Session
PEC Review
Joint Presentation by vail Village and Lionshead Merchants Associations
October 15 Evening Meeting
Lionshead Redevelopment
Review of Ford Park Conceptual Master Plan
October 22 Work Session
DRB Review