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Home My WebLink About1996-06-18 Town Council MinutesMINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING June 18, 1996 7:30 P.M. A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, June 18, 1996, in the Council Chambers of the V910 unicipal Building. The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:35 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Robert W. Armour, Mayor Kevin Foley Mike Jewett Paul Johnston Ludwig Kurz Sybill Navas Rob Ford TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney Holly L. McCutcheon, Town Clerk The first item on the agenda was a special recognition for Buddy Lazier, a resolution honoring Buddy Lazier 1996 Indianapolis 500 Champion. Mayor Armor Read Resolution No. 9 in full. Buddy was present with his fiance, Cara, to receive the award. Paul Johnston moved to adopt Resolution No. 9, and Rob Ford seconded the motion. A vote was taken and passed unanimously, 7-0. After the vote, Paul read a letter of congratulations from Governor Roy Romer, and Mayor Armor extended his congratulations and expressed the pride felt by the community. Buddy st his excitement in bringing home the trophy to Vail, and thanked the citizens of Vail for their continual support th4phout his career. Many who knew Buddy and turned out to congratulate him included: Bob Young, Rocky Christopher, Kent Rose, Ludwig Kurz, Rod Slifer, Pete Feistman, John Biziniano, Pete Abuisi, Tim McAdam, and Dr. Bill Steritt. Vail Associates President, Andy Daly presented Buddy with a season ski pass. Item number two on the agenda was Citizen Participation. Vail resident Sue Dugan referenced a letter she received from the Community Development Department denying her request to appeal a finding by the town regarding an illegal employee housing unit on her property in the Intermountain neighborhood. Ms. Dugan stated the EHU had been in place for 20 years, prior to her purchasing the property, and should have been grand fathered in. Ms. Dugan also said she was in possession of a list (which she was unwilling to share) of at least 6 other properties which were not in compliance, similar to hers. Town Manager, Bob McLaurin stated he was not prepared to take action without investigating the matter more thoroughly. He said he would personally look into the matter and report back to Council. Third on the agenda was Ordinance No. 13, Series of 1996, first reading of an Ordinance Amending Title 16 Signs, Chapters 16.12 (Administrative Procedure), 16,20.010 (Designated), 16.20 (Sign Categories), and 16.22 (Sign Categories for CC3 Zone District and ABD Zone District); Providing for the Reorganization and Clarification of the Sign Regulations of the Vail Municipal Code. Town Planner, Dominic Mauriello requested Council review and discuss the proposed ordinance No. 13, Series of 1996, and explained that over the years, the SAMode had been amended and zoning districts had been added to the Zoning Code, which were not reflected HW Sign Code, rendering the Sign Code inconsistent. He further explained that in order to correct the inconsistencies and create a Sign Code that would be easier to read and comprehend, staff was proposing to reorganize the code. Amendments and reorganization would be accomplished with minor changes to the substance of specific sign regulations or definitions, as follows: Addition of zoning districts not currently reflected in the Sign Code by the creation of a table which shows all of the zoning districts and which signs are allowed in each district. 2. Changes to specific sign categories as approved by the Town Council on April 2, 1996, including revising language that required Design Review Board approval for signs over 5 sq. ft. in size, in order to allow staff approval. Provisions to allow for a development sign on all residential properties under construction. The proposed temporary site development sign being limited to 6 sq.ft. in size, to include only the project name, project address, the display of permits, and a site depictionlrendering. Dominic further stated the Planning and Environmental Commission had reviewed the proposal on May 20, 1996 and recommended approval. Additionally, Dominic said that Ordinance No. 13, Series of 1996 was step two in the process of amending and reorganizing the Sign Code. At that time Paul moved to approve Ordinance 13, SWS of 1996 on first reading and the motion was seconded by Rob Ford. A vote was then taken and passed u imously, 7-0. Agenda item number four was Ordinance No. 12, Series of 1996, second reading of an ordinance creating Vail Town Council Evening Meeting Minutes June 18, M6 Section 17.32.050, Plat Title Formats, and amending Sections 17.16.130C, Final Plat -requirements and procedure and 17.22.030, Condominium and Townhouse Plats -submittal reauirements, of the Town of Vail Municipal Code. Town Planner, George Ruther, requested the Council approve, modify, or deny, on second reading, the proposed amendments to Sections 17.16.130C and 17.22.030, and the creation of Section 17.32.050, of the Town of Vail Municipal Code, and provided a brief background, stating the purpose of the amendments were to define a standard format for plat titles in the Town of Vail and to amend the requirements and procedure. George said stopinion was that the creation of a standard format for all plat titles would help lesson the inconsistency of plJWing and reduce indexing and referencing problems. Sybill moved to approve Ordinance No. 12, Series of 1996, on second reading. Rob seconded the motion, which passed unanimously after a vote, 7-0. Fifth on the agenda was Resolution No. 10, Series of 1996, a resolution to adopt the procedure to petition the Town of Vail Local Licensing Authority for permission to pay a fine in lieu of retail liquor license suspension. Town Attorney, Tom Moorhead asked Council to consider adopting the provisions of Section 12-46- 107 and Section 12-47-110, Suspension or Revocation -Fines as set forth in the Colorado Revised Statutes., and explained that the Colorado Liquor and Beer Codes set forth a procedure to allow a licensee who had been ordered by decision of the Local Licensing Authority to experience a retail license suspension for 14 days or less to petition the Local Licensing Authority to pay a fine in lieu of such suspension. Tom informed Council that It was necessary for the Town of Vail to accept and adopt the optional procedures before the Local Licensing Authority could consider such petition, and indicated Sections 12-46-107 and 12-47-110 Suspension or Revocation - Fines were attached for review by council members. Tom further stated that any fines received would be deposited into the town's General Fund. Discussion continued regarding the criteria for the fines as outlined in the statute. A motion was made by Sybill to approve Resolution No. 10, Series of 1996, and Mike Jewett seconded the motion. A vote was taken and passed unanimously, 7-0. Iteeo. Six on the agenda was Resolution No. 11, Series of 1996, a resolution authorizing the Town Manager to enter into a contract to purchase of Lot 34, Buffehr Creek Subdivision. Tom Moorhead presented the item and provided the following background: Lot 34 of the Buffehr Creek Subdivision had been previously identified on the Town of Vail Comprehensive Open Lands Plan as a high priority action for providing access to Buffehr Creek Park from Chamonix Lane and to allow for further expansion of Buffehr Creek Park for active recreation. Resolution No. 11, outlines the general purpose for the purchase of the land, and specifically provides that the land is not restricted for any particular purpose and that it can be used for any purpose consistent with present or future zoning and could be sold or leased. The purchase price for the lot was $190,000, and not subject to transfer tax, Tom said. Sybil[ moved to approve Resolution No. 11, with a second from Mike. A vote was taken and passed unanimously, 7-0. Seventh on the agenda was a report from the Town Manager. Bob McLaurin stated everything had been covered at the work session earlier in the day. Tom Moorhead informed council members that the Eagle County commissioners had adopted a resolution extending the sketch plan for the Berry Creek Fifth parcel for two years. The sketch plan had been due to expire. Armour reminded everyone of the Earth Fest scheduled for Saturday, June 22 and the annual tree planting. SW commented on the beautiful tree which had been planted recently in the roundabout. There being no further business a motion was made for adjournment and the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Ro ert W. Armour, Mayor ATTEST: Wu �7°Ce Holly McCutcheon, Town Clerk Minutes taken by Holty McCutcheon (-Names of certain individuals who gave public input may be inaccurate.) F:iWY\WPFILES\USERS\COUNCIL\06-18-96.MIN Vail Town Council Evening Meeting Minutes June 18, 1996