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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-12-02 Town Council MinutesMINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1997 7:30 P.M. A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, December 2, 1997. at 7.30 P:M. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: TOWN OFFICIALS ABSENT Rob Ford, Mayor Ludwig Kurz, Mayor Pro-Tem Bob Armour Sybill Navas Michael Jewett Kevin Foley Mike Arnett Bob McLaurin, Town Manager Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. There was no citizen participation. The second item on the agenda was the consent agenda: A) Approving the Minutes from the November 4 and 18, 1997 meeting. Councilmember Bob Armour made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 4 and 18, 1997 meetings, Councilmember Sybill Navas seconded the motion. A vote was taken, there was unanimous approval, 7-0. B) Approving Resolution No. 17, Series of 1997, A Resolution designating an additional signer, Elizabeth Pinson, and removing signer Kelly MacRae on an imprest checking account for Library deposit transactions for the Town of Vail, permitted by the Charter of the Town, its ordinances, and the statutes of the State of Colorado. Councilmember Bob Armour made a motion to approve Resolution No. 17, Series of 1997, Councilmember Sybill Navas seconded the motion. A vote was taken, there was unanimous approval, 7-0. The third item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance No. 22, Series of 1997, amending Sections 18.54.050(J)1-5 and 18.28.040 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail to exempt outdoor lighting which is 18" or less above grade and is either a full cutoff fixture or has maximum source lumens of 250 (equivalent to a 25-watt bulb) from the total number of lights permitted per residential lot, and to permit accessory uses to be conducted outside in the Commercial Service Center (CSC) Zone District, subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit, pursuant to Chapter 18.60. George Ruther, Community Development staff member, stated the requested changes to this ordinance by the Town Council at the earlier worksession today have been made. Staff is recommending approval of the ordinance on first reading. Additional discussion regarding the changes requested at the work session. Councilmember Mike Arnett made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 22, Series of 1997 with the amended changes, Councilmember Kevin Foley seconded the motion. A vote was taken, there was unanimous approval, t-u. The fourth item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance No. 23, Series of 1997, second amendment to the Town of Vail Police and Fire Employees' Pension Fund. Steve Thompson, Finance Director stated the changes recommended in Ordinance No. 23 & •Ordinance No. 24 are identical and have been recommended by the pension attorney. The changes have little impact to participants. The only change that will impact participants, is the change that allows the Town of Vail to refund accounts less than $3,500, if there has been a break in service for one year, which is allowed under current law. Mayor Rob Ford clarified that this ordinance amends administrative issues to the pension fund only. Steve Thompson stated that this ordinance allows for employees to self direct their funds. Bob McLaurin stated there were two funds and explained the differences of the two funds. Steve Thompson explained the fund gives employees approximately six different options. Councilmember Bob Armour made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 23, Series of 1997, Councilmember Sybill Navas seconded the motion. A vote was taken, there was unanimous approval, 7-0, The fifth item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance No. 24, Series of 1997, second amendment to the Town of Vail Employees' Pension Fund, Steve Thompson, Finance Director stated the changes recommended in Ordinance No. 24 are identical to the changes in Ordinance No. 23, Series of 1997 and have been recommended by the pension attorney. The changes have little impact to participants. The only change that will impact participants, is the change that allows the Town of Vail to refund accounts less than $3,500, if there has been a break in service for one year, which is allowed under current law. Councilmember Bob Armour made a motion to approve on first reading Ordinance No. 24, Series of 1997, Councilmember Sybill Navas seconded the motion. A vote was taken, there was unanimous approval, 7-0. The sixth item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance No. 25, Series of 1997, making Supplemental Appropriations from the Town of Vail General Fund, Heavy Equipment Fund, and Booth Creek Debt Service Fund, of the 1997 Budget and the Financial Plan for the Town of Vail, Colorado; and Authorizing the An Ordinance Making Supplemental Appropriations from the Town of Vail General Fund, Facilities Maintenance Fund, Heavy Equipment Fund, and Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund, of the 1997 Budget and the Financial Plan for the Town of Vail, Colorado; and Authorizing the Expenditures of Said Appropriations as Set Forth Herein; and Setting Forth Details in Regard Thereto. Steve Thompson stated on November 18, 1997, staff presented the interim financial report and the required supplemental appropriations. This ordinance allows for formal approval of the supplemental appropriations. There may be a modification to the amount on second reading due to estimates not finalized at this time. Steve explained the appropriate funds for additional unexpected expenditures were the same items which he discussed with Council about 2 weeks ago. There will be a couple of additional changes in next two weeks. Steve is waiting for the final figures to come in. He explained that there were expenditures not anticipated, therefore there is a need for a supplemental appropriation to cover them. Councilmember Mike Arnett asked for an explanation about what items the funds were being expended for. Councilmember Mike Arnett and Councilmember Kevin Foley were not at the previous meeting in which the list of expenditures were given to Council and were given a the list of expenditures. Councilmember Ludwig Kurz made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 25, Series of 1997, Councilmember Bob Armour seconded the motion. T iieie was further discussion. Councilmember Mike Jewett was against the motion for one specific reason. The line item for $5,000 mitigation for Vail Commons/City Market noise issue project. Mike stated that the appropriation for this item was inappropriate. Councilmember Kevin Foley had the same concern as Mike Jewett. Councilmember Mike Jewett stated that he has heard from some Vail citizens that they want this item to go to a vote of the people. He would like to pull this item out of the appropriation budget. Councilmember Sybill Navas stated the noise levels were not in violation of town codes. She also said it would be unfortunate if the issue were brought to a public vote, noting that the cost of the election might be higher than the $5,000 in question. Councilmember Ludwig Kurz and Rob Ford, Mayor agreed with Sybill. Bob McLaurin stated that this expenditure had been made after a vote of the Town Council at a previous meeting in October. Councilmember Sybill Navas reiterated the noise decibels were under the allowed limits and the study was done because the Town wanted to help the citizens in the neighborhood. Councilmember Ludwig Kurz also expressed the Council was doing what was appropriate for the neighborhood. He stated this was $5,000 well spent for the citizens of Vail. Mayor Rob Ford stated this wasn't for appeasing the tenant, City Market, but to appease the neighbors. It was a good gesture to do it for the neighborhood. A vote was taken, 6-1. Councilmember Mike Jewett opposed. The seventh item on the agenda was a presentation by TCI to clarify status of present cable system in the Town of Vail. • Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney, stated the Town of Vail/TCI Franchise Agreement which was entered into in January, 1995, requires a complete build -out of the system with fiber optic cable to be completed by January, 1998. This will not be accomplished. At the time of entering into the Franchise Agreement, TCI expected to be entering into providing telephony services on a large scale business -wide. This business approach has been abandoned. The Town of Vail has been informed that this is one of the circumstances that leads to the present failure to completely rebuild the system with fiber optic at this time. On October 7, 1997, Fred Lutz of TCI made a presentation to the Town Council in which he outlined the present status of the system. The Town of Vail engaged the services of E3SI to evaluate the Town of Vail system and to make appropriate recommendations as to how the Town of Vail can receive the best system and service available under the present circumstances. This will provide information that will hopefully assist Town Council in making ultimate decisions as to what action should be taken on the Franchise Agreement in light of TCI's inability to fulfill its earlier agreement. Chip White and Rick Inman of E3SI, provided information and a report as to their background which qualifies them to evaluate the present system and make recommendations. They also iprovided the results of their findings concerning the status of the present system and substantive recommendations in the Town's effort to move forward with TCI. E3SI are competitors with TCl in certain areas of the cable industry but E3SI does not provide cable service to customers. Chip White explained how the old system worked, how the present system works, and the different readings that were taken during their study . He explained what the results were after the fiber optic was installed. E3S1 found that the fiber optic system has been completed from the head end to town hall and Aspen Lane (approximately 15 miles). The fiber optic system simplifies installation and eliminates the need to amplify the system. This system allows for less amplification levels, and is easier to maintain and repair. Chip stated that there is not much more that can be done in a narrow valley of the type Vail is in i. The duwi J64 of this system is if a cut occurs, a larger area is KnocKed out, but is it is still easier to repair than coaxial cable. This study validates that the quality is up 20-30% from the oid system. Discussion about the differences between analog and digital compression ensued. Councilmember Mike Arnett asked how this effects customer. Bob McLaurin explained that unless you want basic cable service, there is an extra charge to customer for additional channels. There was additional discussion about the cost and maintenance of each system Councilmember Sybill Navas asked if E3S1 is not recommending that TCI and Town of Vail go after the current franchise agreement, what is the product the Town of Vail would be receiving 40 instead. Rick Inman stated industry changes in last 3 years make it such that the capacity of what is currently under contract is less than what would happen if the digital signal comes on line, Bob McLaurin stated that in 1994 the technology was not reliable for digital compression. Councilmember Sybil Navas said the bottom line is that the Town of Vail will end up with better quality than what we would have under the old agreement. Rick Inman stated that this is correct. Councilmember Bob Armour stated he appreciated the simplicity of the presentation, the signal is better and TCI has gone above and beyond the franchise agreement to date. Bob McLaurin said the presentation tonight was for Council information only, and that staff is not asking for a motion tonight. Tom Moorhead said the next step would be for Bob McLaurin, Tom Moorhead and Fred Lutz of • TCI meet and come to an agreement between the Town of Vail and TCI and make recommendations to Council. Mayor Rob Ford thanked Rick Inman and Chip White for their report. The eighth item on the agenda was first reading of Ordinance No. 26, Series of 1997, adopting the Town Code of Vail, Colorado. Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney, stated the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail was originally published by Look Publishing Company in 1977 and has been kept current by regular supplementation. Over that period of time there are many provisions within the Code that no longer where current in regard to current department personnel and practices of a non - substantive nature. It was also determined that the format of the Code could be improved through a recodification with an emphasis on being more user friendly. Over two years ago the Town staff looked at recodification of the municipal code for several factors, length of time for documents to be supplemented, references and inconsistencies. This effort was undertaken under the direction of the Town Attorney's and Town Clerk's offices. Each Town of Vail department has reviewed in totality those code sections that fall most commonly under their jurisdiction. Because of this recodification process there has been developed a much improved index with appropriate cross-references which were inadequate previously. Also references to individual departments and staff members by title have been clarified where necessary. In most instances the schedules of fees which are reviewed on an annual basis by the Town Council have been removed so that it will not be necessary to supplement the Code as frequently as in the past. Current lists of fees will be kept on file in the office of the Town Clerk and the department which administers those fee schedules. The recodification process is not intended to make substantive changes to the Municipal Code. The Town Charter is also included in the new code books and as an added feature, the Municipal Code will also be available on CD Rom. The final product is before Council. Mayor Rob Ford stated that these code books are on loan to Council and are to be returned at the end of each term. Councilmember Mike Jewett made a motion to approve Ordinance No, 26, Series of 1997, first reading to adopt the Town Code of Vail, Councilmember Bob Armour seconded the motion. There was additional discussion. A vote was taken and there was unanimous approval, 7-0. The ninth item on the agenda was the Town Manager Report Bob Mcl_aurin stated he has nothing to add to the Town Manager's memorandum. He also asked the Council to think about a date for a strategic planning retreat. Councilmember Kevin Foley acknowledged a letter from Vail Associates complimenting the Vail Fire Department for its response to a call at the Golden Peak ski base. As there was no further business, Councilmember Bob Armour made a motion to adjourn, Councilmember Sybill Navas seconded the motion. A vote was taken, and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. ATTEST: �Q Vorel�66`onaldson Town Clerk • Respg ulAft,Ro ert E. For Mayor WEAL OR P .100 41L TOWN $Louth Frontage Road ►Sl Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 MEDIA ADVISORY December 3, 1997 Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115 Community Information Office VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR DECEMBER 2 Work Session Briefs Councilmembers present: Arnett, Armour, Foley, Ford, Jewett, Kurz, Navas --Site Visit and Appeal of B&B Conditional Use Approval by PEC Following a site visit and a public hearing, the Council voted 5-2 (Kurz, Armour against) to overturn the Planning and Environmental Commission's Oct. 27 conditional use approval that would have allowed for a bed and breakfast operation at 1477 Aspen Grove Lane. In overturning the approval, the Council majority found that the applicant, William Miller, needed approval from his homeowner's association before filing the application with the town due to use of a private road. For more information, contact Mike Mollica in the Community Development Department at 479-2144. --Debris Flow Hazard Map The Council voted 7-0 to approve a request by homeowner Evie Nott to remove her property at 2645 Bald Mountain Road from the town's debris flow hazard map. The Council action was based on a recommendation by a professional geologist that a berm constructed in 1984 eliminates the hazard identified previously. In removing the property from the hazard map, Nott agreed to waive liability against the town in the case of future risks associated with debris flows. For more information, contact Russell Forrest in the Community Development Department at 479-2146. --Lionshead Master Plan As part of the Lionshead Master Plan discussion, Councilmembers shared their thoughts about last week's walking tour of the River Run Village in Keystone. River Run is a new planned unit development ski base approved by Summit County. Council impressions included the importance of sun pockets, the use of overhangs and pitched roofs to reduce the scale of the buildings, view corridors of the mountain, the importance of gathering places, retail accessibility, building textures, diverse architecture, the size of the pedestrian corridors and plazas, character and personality traits, and the placement of public art, among others. Councilman Michael Arnett said redevelopment in Lionshead should focus on improving the first two levels of the buildings to reduce the canyon -like scale for pedestrians. In response to a question by Town Manager Bob McLaurin regarding next steps in the Lionshead decision -making process, Mayor Rob Ford asked McLaurin to prepare a recommendation for the next meeting. For more information, contact McLaurin at 479-2105. --Outdoor Lighting Amendment/Accessory Uses As a preview to the evening meeting, the Council reviewed a two-part ordinance that would (more) 4FWa RECYCLEDPAPER TOV Council Highlights/Add 1 exempt low level (18 inches or less) outdoor lighting for steps and walkways from the total number of lights permitted per residential lot and —as a housekeeping measure --to allow approval of accessory uses to be conducted outside of a building in the Commercial Service Center Zone District subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit. During discussion, the Council reduced the intensity of the outdoor lighting levels recommended in the ordinance from 400 to 250 lumens (equivalent to a 25 watt bulb) per fixture. For more information, contact George Ruther in the Community Development Department at 479-2145, --Information Update There were two announcements: the TOV Holiday party is Dec. 12; dinner with the Avon Town Council is set for Dec. 4. Andy Knudtsen, senior housing policy planner, briefly reviewed a memo updating the Council on the town's housing efforts. He said a draft agreement with the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District (in which the town will take the lead on construction of the Red Sandstone Creek housing project) will be available for Council review at next week's meeting, Councilmembers Michael Arnett and Michael Jewett stated their interest in creating a mix of for -sale units and seasonal rental units at the site. The previous density was approved at 17 for -sale units. For more information, contact Knudtsen at 479-2440. --Council Reports Kevin Foley attended a Turn it Upt training session earlier in the day. He complimented organizers of the event. • --Other Michael Arnett asked fellow Councilmembers if there was interest in considering legislation which would allow modest upgrades of certain properties (those within existing gross residential floor area allowances) without requiring additional modifications to the property other than meeting building code requirements. Arnett said the proposal would provide a "stroke of fairness" to the community. The remaining Councilmembers agreed to consider such an ordinance. Town Attorney Tom Moorhead will be asked to prepare a draft. Kevin Foley inquired about the following: removal of a bus shelter on the Golf Course route by Golden Peak; the existence of an impromptu parking lot behind Ski Club Vail; horse carriage clean-up operations; promotion of Park Free After 3; repair work at the old town shop parking lot; and bus service requests on Chamonix Lane and late -night service to East Vail, Ludwig Kurz said the downhill course at Beaver Creek, which hosted its first practice run earlier in the day, will prove to be one of the top downhill courses in the world. In following up on a request from a representative of the Eagle Valley Leadership Coalition regarding creation of a regional council of governments, Bob Armour suggested sending a letter to the group expressing reservations about the concept. The Council voted 7-0 to authorize Sybill Navas and Bob Armour to pick out new chairs for the Council. The money will come from Council contingency funds, Town Attorney Tom Moorhead advised the Council that due to the revised GRFA ordinance, Todger Anderson's residence would qualify to convert an existing crawl space into GRFA, except for an added restriction that was entered into at the time of construction in 1992. The Council directed Moorhead to work with Anderson in agreeing to release the restriction. This will permit the project to go through the process to finish out the existing space. (more) TOV Council Highlights/Add 2 Evening Session Briefs Councilmembers present: Arnett, Armour, Foley, Ford, Jewett, Kurz, Navas • --Citizen Participation There was no citizen participation. --Consent Agenda The Council voted 7-0 to approve the consent agenda which contained two items: minutes from the Nov. 4 and 18 evening meetings; and a resolution designating signers for library deposit transactions. --Outdoor Lighting Amendment/Accessory Uses The Council voted 7-0 to approve first reading of an ordinance that amends two sections of the Municipal Code. The first exempts low -to -the -ground outdoor lights from the total number of lights permitted on a residential lot. The measure is intended to improve the safety of residential stairs and sidewalks. The second amendment is a housekeeping measure that allows accessory uses to be conducted outside of a building in the Commercial Service Center Zone District subject to approval of a conditional use permit. The measure clarifies a Council decision earlier in the year to allow a batting cage to be operated outside at Garton's Saloon as an accessory use. For more information, contact George Ruther in the Community Development Department at 479-2145. -TOV Police/Fire Employees' Pension Fund Amendment The Council voted 7-0 to approve an ordinance on first reading to amend the pension plan to reflect changes in the law. The amendment, among other things, allows the town to refund accounts less than $3,500 if there has been a break in service for one year. The administrative changes were recommended by the town's pension attorney. For more information, contact Steve Thompson, finance director, at 479-2116. --TOV Employees' Pension Fund Amendment The Council voted 7-0 to approve this ordinance on first reading that duplicates the changes outlined above. For more information, contact Steve Thompson, finance director, at 479-2116. --Supplemental Appropriation The Council voted 6-1 (Jewett against) to approve first reading of a $323,916 supplemental appropriation to the 1997 budget. In voting against the ordinance, Councilman Michael Jewett said he couldn't support the measure because it contains a $5,000 appropriation for noise mitigation at Vail Commons. Jewett has called the mitigation an inappropriate expenditure by the town because it subsidizes one of the largest grocers in the country. Jewett said there's even talk in the community about referring the matter to a vote of the people. The Council voted 4-2 (Jewett and Foley against) Oct. 21 to authorize the project to reduce noise levels caused by a compressor at City Market (City Market also agreed to contribute $5,000 to share in the •mitigation cost). Last night, Councilman Kevin Foley said he also felt the mitigation was an inappropriate town expense. But Councilmembers Sybil[ Navas, Ludwig Kurz and Rob Ford said they stood by their decision because it provides direct benefit to the neighborhood, not City Market. Because the noise level wasn't in violation of town codes, the Council couldn't require City Market to improve the situation, they said. In addition, the three said it would be unfortunate if the matter were brought to a public vote, noting that the cost of the election might be higher than the matter in question. Also last night, Town Manager Bob McLaurin noted that the project had already been approved following Council authorization in October; the action before the Council now, he said, is to appropriate the funds. (more) I I TOV Council Highlights/Add 3 --TCI Follow-up The Council heard a report from the Denver -based consulting firm of E3SI (Enhanced Video, Voice & Data Systems, Inc.) regarding the town's franchise agreement with TCI Cablevision. E3SI was hired by the town to evaluate TCI's current plant and to review various options for improvement of the plant. The work was initiated following TCI's request to modify the current 15-year franchise agreement with the town. Rather than rebuild the system with fiber optics by January 1998 as the current franchise requires, TCI has proposed a hybrid system containing a combination of fiber optic improvements along with digital compression technology. During last night's presentation, Chip White of E3SI said plant improvements undertaken by TCI within the past year have already improved the signal quality by as much as 30 percent in Vail. Those improvements include installation of a fiber optic network from the plant's headend in Avon through Dowd Junction to West Vail, and from West Vail to Aspen Lane in East Vail. White recommends that TCI also upgrade its plant from an analog capacity of 330 megahertz to 400 megahertz, which will add capacity for 12 new analog channels. From there, he said, three of those analog channels could then be converted to digital channels at a compression ration of 12-to-1, netting 36 more digital programming sources. The end result would provide up to 46 analog channels and 72 digital channels for a total programming availability of 118 channels, he said. White also recommended that a consistent maintenance agreement be implemented between TCI and the town in which cut cable, pedestal damage and relocation requests are logged and reported. The current TCI system provides 37 available analog channels and 36 digital channels for a total of 73 channels; the franchise agreement calls for a total of 78 analog channels by 1998. In response to questions by Councilmembers, White said the hybrid system of fiber optic and digital compression would serve the best purpose for cable subscribers because it would offer better quality, more capacity and more flexibility. The fiber optic rebuild proposed originally, he said, is no longer state-of-the-art technology. In addition, customers can choose whether or not they want to pay for the added digital channels, he said. With the fiber optic rebuild, TCI would have the authority to pass the upgrade costs on directly to the customers which would result in higher monthly bills. Town Manager Bob McLaurin said a staff recommendation would be presented to the Council in the next few weeks regarding next steps. For more information, contact McLaurin at 479-2105. --Code Codification The Council voted 7-0 to approve first reading of an ordinance adopting a recodified municipal code following two years of work. In addition to printed versions, the code has been formatted on CD-ROM for improved accessibility, --Town Manager's Report In his town manager's report, Bob McLaurin asked the Council to begin thinking about a date for a strategic planning retreat. 0 41 --Other Councilman Kevin Foley acknowledged a letter from Vail Associates complimenting the Fire Department for its response to a call at the Golden Peak ski base. . UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS Dec. 9 Work Session PEC/DRB Review Lionshead Master Plan Booth Falls Rockfall Mitigation (Site Visit & Discussion) (more) TOV Council Highlights/Add 4 Dec. 16 Work Session 20 Year Anniversaries (Dick Duran & Mike McGee) Lionshead Master Plan Dec. 16 Evening Meeting First Reading, Ordinance No. 26, Code Codification First Reading, Ordinance No. 25, Supplemental Appropriation First Reading, Ordinance No. 23, TOV Police/Fire Employee Pension Amendment First Reading, Ordinance No. 24, TOV Employee Pension Amendment Second Reading, Ordinance No. 22, Design Guidelines Amendment Lionshead Master Plan • ,y TOWN OF VAIL 6 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 MEDIA ADVISORY December 10, 1997 Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115 Community Information Office VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR DECEMBER 9 Work Session Briefs Council members present: Armour, Arnett, Foley, Ford, Jewett, Kurz, Navas --Site Visit and Discussion of Rockfail Mitigation for Booth Falls Following a site visit, the Council voted 7-0 to approve the use of Town of Vail land for the creation of rockfall mitigation for the Booth Falls Homeowners Association. The town has committed up to $20,000 to assist with design of the wall, while the Homeowners Association has agreed to pay for all construction costs. The proposed mitigation involves construction of two walls. The primary wall is 360 ft. long, 12 ft. high and 12 ft. thick, while the second wall is 60 ft. long, 8 ft. high and 10 ft. thick. Approximately 120 ft. of the primary wall would be located on a parcel which is in the process of being transferred to the Town of Vail's ownership from the U.S. Forest Service. During discussion yesterday, Russell Forrest, the town's senior environmental policy planner, said the mitigation, once complete, will allow the 18 units at Booth Falls to be identified as having approved mitigation on the Town's hazard maps. Construction of the two protective walls follows an incident last March 26 when a 20 ft, by 8 ft. by 8 ft. piece of rock face broke off the rock band above the Booth Fails units causing substantial damage to one of the buildings. Construction is expected to begin in early spring. For more information, contact Russell Forrest in the Community Development Department at 479-2146. --Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Status Report During an update on the master planning process, representatives of the town's consultant, Design Workshop, identified seven outstanding issues to be resolved for completion of stage three (analyze alternatives and select preferred alternatives) of a five -step process. Design Workshop yesterday presented alternatives to several concepts that had been floated previously. The proposed transit corridor spine, for example, which has received numerous letters of protest from surrounding property owners, is being deemed as "problematic given existing technology and necessity to relocate portions of some existing buildings." Instead, the master plan team recommends focusing on maintaining and enhancing the linkage between the east and west ends of Lionshead in other ways, such as running a transit line parallel to the Frontage Road, or reserving right-of-way for a central corridor in the event that future conditions and improved technology warrant implementation of the concept. Similarly, an earlier concept of an 800-space underground parking structure beneath the Landmark Townhomes, Concert Hail Plaza and Montaneros has been deemed "too tenuous a possibility." So, alternatives were presented yesterday that would offer incentives to properties that would agree to add more below -grade parking spaces than would be required for their own use in conjunction with their proposed redevelopments. Also presented yesterday were alternatives to a concept for realignment of the South Frontage Road and a brief discussion on building height and mass. Ethan Moore of Design Workshop said the master plan would (more) ♦�1 R£CYCLEDPAP£R TOV Council Highlights/Add t recommend alternatives to today's zoning code to enhance the quality of the spaces. As it stands now, he said the four existing zoning code elements --height, site coverage, setbacks and GRFA--don't provide opportunities for significant redevelopment given the nonconforming status of the vast majority of existing buildings. David Kenyon, also of Design Workshop, spoke of the advantages a master plan will bring to Lionshead. Once complete, he said the plan will strengthen the town's control of the public domain within Lionshead (elements such as public spaces, circulation, view corridors and sun pockets) rather than a reactive review of developers' projects on a piecemeal basis. During discussion by the Council, Mayor Rob Ford spoke of the project's importance in revitalizing Vail as a whole through increased economic stability. Ford offered an open invitation for those interested in the project to get involved. Councilman Ludwig Kurz expressed interest in reviewing underground transit and pedestrian opportunities, given the limited space, while Councilman Michaei Arnett suggested putting a transit corridor through buildings instead of around them. In summarizing the discussion, Mayor Rob Ford said the Council has no intention of approving a new transit corridor that would utilize existing technology and that a new underground parking garage is simply a concept that by no means would be forced upon properties through condemnation. The Council is scheduled to continue its discussion at the Dec. 16 work session to determine how it will proceed in moving through Stage 3. For more information, contact Susan Connelly in the Community Development Department at 479-2140. --Council Reports Kevin Foley, who represents the Council on the Eagle County Trails Committee, said the group approved a $95,000 funding request for trails in Gypsum. Funding comes from the half -cent transportation tax. Michael Arnett complimented organizers of the World Cup races for its successfui run. --Other Bob Armour reported on his attendance at the recent Crystal Ball; thanked Councilmembers for attending the joint dinner with the Avon Town Council; and reminded members about a Vail Valley Exchange event Dec. 15 at the Colorado Ski Museum as well as the Dec. 9 community mixer at the Dancing Bear. Ludwig Kurz thanked the Town of Vail bus division for its transportation assistance during the World Cup races. The effort was considered a dry run for the 1999 World Alpine Ski Championships. Kevin Foley shared a list of items for follow-up: signs on Frontage Road at Ford Park; Concert Hall Plaza bus stop operations; the speed of buses on the intown route; the status of the bridge work on Vail Valley Drive; and a date for the Council retreat. Sybill Navas inquired about the need to raise three manhole covers on South Frontage Road. Michael Jewett said he wanted to state his concern for the record regarding fees that he says are too high at the Bright Horizons day care center at Vail Commons. He asked Town Manager Bob McLaurin to explore the matter. Jewett also said he was intrigued by a suggestion at the Avon Town Council dinner that a summit be held by communities impacted by Vail Resorts -- Breckenridge, Vail and Avon --to discuss issues of common concern. Jewett also announced that immediately following the work session, several Councilmembers would be meeting with David Corbin of Vail Associates for a briefing on VA's concepts for redevelopment of its core site in Lionshead. In addition, Jewett asked if TOV employee survey results, part of an ongoing (more) Tov Council Highlights/Add 2 organizational development process, would be made available to Council. Town Manager Bob McLaurin said the information would be made available to Council in the coming weeks. Kevin Foley thanked organizers of the Turn it Up! program for another successful training. UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS Dec. 16 Work Session 20 Year Anniversaries, Dick Duran and Mike McGee Presentation of Investment Report Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, Next Steps Dec. 16 Evening Meeting 2nd Reading Ordinance No. 26, Code Codification 2nd Reading, Ordinance No. 25, Supplemental Appropriation 2nd Reading, Ordinance No. 23, Amendment to Police/Fire Pension Fund 2nd Reading, Ordinance No. 24, Amendment to TOV Employee Pension Fund 2nd Reading, Ordinance No. 22, Design Guideline Amendment Jan. 6 Work Session No items scheduled at this time • Jan. 6 Evening Meeting CARTS Presentation 0 VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1997 2:00 P.M. AT TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA NOTE: Times of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon to determine at what time Council will consider an item. 1. Site Visit and Appeal of a Planning and Environmental Commission Mike Mollica approval of a conditional use permit, to allow for a Bed & Breakfast William Miller operation, located at 1477 Aspen Grove Lane/Lot 3, Block 2, Lionsridge 4th Filing. Property Owner: William Miller. Appellant: Lionsridge K lev-t� Subdivision Filing #4 Homeowner's Association, Thomas Hughes, o{;or t� 7 C afG�S'r' President. (30 mins for site visit/30 mins for appeal) }fl °ice hj rn�� ;ice ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Uphold, overturn, or modify the b� Planning and Environmental Commission decision. Cerra OTC U �� BACKGROUND RATIONALE: On October 27, 1997, the Planning and �,Vo Environmental Commission unanimously approved, by a 4-1-1 vote l (Gene Uselton opposed and Ann Bishop recused), a request for a Cj conditional use permit to allow for a Bed & Breakfast operation. Please see the enclosed memorandum from the Community Development Department to the Planning and Environmental Commission, dated October 27,1997, for details of the request. The appellant's statement is also included in the Council packet. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Town Council uphold the Planning and Environmental Commission decision. 2. Consider a request to modify the Town of Vail debris flow hazard maps to Russell Forrest indicate approved mitigation on a portion of 2645 Bald Mt. Road, Lot 10, Block 2, Vail Village 13th Filing. (30 mins.) ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve or deny approve a request to modify the Town of Vail Debris Flow maps to indicate approved mitigation on a portion of 2645 Bald Mt. Road, Lot 10, Block 2, Vail Village 13th Filing. BACKGROUND RATIONALE: In 1984 a debris flow occurred in the Bald Mt neighborhood. In 1984 after the first debris flow, the owner of Lot 10, Block 2, Vail Village 13th Fling created a berm to mitigate future debris flow events. The property is located in what is currently delineated as a high debris flow hazard designation. Mr. Nicololas Lampiris, a professional geologist, has reviewed the mitigation and the debris flow hazard on Ms Notts property. Mr. Lampiris concluded that Ms Nott's home is "out of the Debris Flow Line because the line will follow the bottom of the trench to delineate the lower reaches of this hazard in this area." Approved mitigation in this case, based on Mr Lampiris's letter, means that there is no debris flow hazard on that area of Lot 10, Vail Village 13th Filing below (south) of the center line of the ditch as long as the ditch is properly maintained. This mitigated area includes the area where Ms Nott's existing home is located. The area above (north) the center line of the ditch remains in a high hazard debris flow area. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve this request to modify the Town of Vail Debris Flow maps to indicate approved mitigation on a portion of 2645 Bald Mt. Road, Lot 10, Block 2, Vail Village 13th Filing. • 3. LIONSHEAD REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN -- STAGE THREE Susan Connelly Debrief re: 11125 tour of River Run at Keystone and discussion of urban David Kenyon design principles and height, setback, site coverage, street orientation, Ethan Moore etc, (Introduction to performance zoning) (1 hr.) 601 A jiW ACTIO REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Discussion, only. BACKGROUND RATIONALE: The purpose of the tour of River Run at Keystone was to experience what an award -winning site plan looks like once constructed and how it feels, as a user, to stand in the heart of it. It was an opportunity to take urban design principles off paper and experience what they mean in a real situation -- what works well and what does not. In today's work session, Council will share its reactions to what it experienced at River Run and begin the discussion of performance zoning and how it might relate to Master Plan concepts being discussed for Lionshead Redevelopment. 4. Discussion of Ordinance No. 22, Series 1997, An ordinance amending George Ruther Sections 18,54.050(J)1-5 and 18.28.040 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail to exempt outdoor lighting which is 18" or less above grade and is either a full cutoff fixture or has maximum source lumens of 4 O-- � }o A) (equivalent to a 4 -watt bulb) from the total number of lights permitted residential I to accessory uses to be conducted outside aunt � per ,and permit in the Commer ial Service Center (CSC) Zone District, subject to the }trS, issuance of a onditional use permit, pursuant to Chapter 18.60, (20 1ti;5n� I" mins.) 25 w-d ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Discuss Ordinance No. 22, Series of 1997 that will be read at this evening's meeting. BACKGROUND RATIONALE: On September 29, 1997, Fritzlen, Pierce, Briner Architects, submitted an application to amend the Zoning Code to exempt certain types of outdoor lighting from the regulations outlined in Section 18.54,050 (J) 1-5 (Design Guidelines, outdoor lighting). On October 27, 1997, the Planning and Environmental Commission voted unanimously (6-0) to recommend approval of the requested amendment to Town Council. Additionally, the Town Council has directed staff to amend the Zoning Code to allow accessory uses to be conducted outside in the CSC Zone District, subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit, pursuant to Chapter 18.60. Council's direction is a result of a recent request to allow a batting cage to be operated outside at Garton's Saloon as an accessory use. A copy of the staff memorandum to the Planning and Environmental Commission, dated 10/27/97, and the draft meeting minutes have been attached for reference. 5. Information Update. (10 mins.) 6. 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