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Home My WebLink About1999-06-23 Town Council MinutesWN 5 OF VAIL[y South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 MEDIA ADVISORY June 23, 1999 Contact: Suzanne Siiverthorn, 479-2115 Community Information Officer VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR JUNE 22 Work Session Briefs Council members present: Armour, Arnett, Foley, Ford, Kurz --Marriott Redevelopment Informal Review As a follow-up to an earlier site visit and discussion, Councilmembers reviewed four issues of concern that had been raised previously during an informal review of the redevelopment plans for the Marriott Mountain Resort in Lionshead. The Special Development District application proposes to "re -skin" the exterior of the hotel as well as construct 66 interval ownership club units on top of the existing parking structure. The proposal also includes conversion of the "Windows" restaurant to four condominium units and the conversion of existing ski storage/retail area to six employee housing units. In addition to discussing solutions to some loading and • delivery concerns, Councilmembers encouraged the applicant to continue exploring opportunities to provide more employee housing units. The Council requested the applicant provide at least 8 more "pillows," possibly through a long-term master leasing arrangement off - site. Also yesterday, the Council agreed to a $200,000 formula -based contribution from the applicant to be bonded until the funds are needed or in 10 years, whichever comes first, to help fund improvements to the Frontage Road. If the road improvements are not implemented, the bonded founds would be released to the applicant. The Marriott redevelopment proposal will be formally considered by the Town Council on first reading at the July 6 evening meeting. For more .information, contact George Ruther in the Community Development Department at 479-2145. --Antlers Redevelopment Informal Review After receiving an update on the status of the Antlers redevelopment application, which currently requires a parking -pay -in -lieu contribution of $610,000 (which applicants say would kill the project), Councilmembers said they would be reluctant to support the applicant's request to seek a deviation from the parking fees through a Special Development District. Instead, Councilmembers encouraged the Antler's representatives to withdraw their request for a Special Development District until results of a parking demand analysis are completed in September. The study will likely reduce the number of required parking spaces, they said, thus reducing the parking pay -in -lieu requirement. Also, Mayor Rob Ford suggested researching creative payment plans for the required parking fees, so as not to jeopardize the project's success. The Antlers has proposed construction of 24 new condominium units, 9 employee housing units, plus exterior renovations to the existing building and implementation of recommended streetscape improvements along West Lionshead Place. In rejecting the Special Development District (SDD) request, Councilmembers said they preferred to use the development review process • (more) �� RECYCLEDPAPER Add 1 /TOV Council Highlights established by the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, which eliminates the need for SDDs. In defense of the applicant, Dominic Mauriello, chief of planning, said the Antlers originally submitted an SDD application in September 1998, prior to approval of the Lionshead master plan. Mauriello said the department was responsible for encouraging the Antlers to change its application prematurely to conform to the master plan. For more informatlon, contact George Ruther in the Community Development Department at 479-2145. --DRB Report During a review of the -most recent meeting of the Design Review Board, Councilmembers reviewed the status of an appeal of the Golden Peak ski tunnel approval. The appeal will be heard by the Town Council following completion of a design by Vail Resorts. --Discussion of TCI Franchise Agreement Amendment At the request of Town Manager Bob McLaurin, this item was tabled to a future work session. --Newspaper Box Update , Town Attorney Tom Moorhead presented an update on the status of the town's efforts to develop a program to consolidate and create uniform newspaper boxes within Vail Village and Lionshead. The boxes will be clustered in 9 locations within Vail Village and 7 locations in Lionshead, he said. In the future, Councilmembers will be asked to consider an ordinance that will outline placement criteria, locations on the public -right-of-way, as well as design review guidelines for newsracks on private property within the commercial core area. Moorhead said the town has been working cooperatively with publishers, distributors and the Colorado Press Association for several years on the project. A lottery was held last week to determine placement of the publications in newsracks within Vail Village. Councilman Michael Arnett . expressed concerns about the size, height and durability of the cabinets that will hold the newsracks. Those issues, Moorhead said, were addressed at length during discussions with the publishing community. Councilman Ludwig Kurz called the program a step in the right direction. For more information, contact Moorhead at 479-2107. --Information Update Announcements included: • The first of 6 Friday afternoon Village Block Parties will be held this week from 5 to 7 pm at Seibert Circle, The events are sponsored by the Vail Village Merchant Association and the Vail Valley Restaurant Association and supported by the Town of Vail special events funding. • Councilmembers were encouraged to attend a party this Friday at Ford Amphitheater in celebration of the Colorado Municipal League Conference held in Vail this year. • Councilmember Bob Armour will conduct his last meeting as president of the Colorado Association of Ski Towns this Thursday at the Marriott. An appreciation dinner will follow in his honor. • Vail Valley Medical Center will host a blood drive from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 30 in the Vail Town Council Chambers Also yesterday, Assistant Town Manager Pam Brandmeyer thanked the Council for its efforts to support affordable housing initiatives, noting that her daughter, a 26-year resident, was just awarded a Vail Commons re -sale unit through the lottery. --Council Reports Kevin Foley, who represents the Council on the Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority, (more) • Add 21TOV Council Highlights reported on a recent meeting in which a draft of ECO's long-term strategies were reviewed. Also, Foley thanked those who helped with last Saturday's Vail Pass clean-up and announced that a Ford Park parking meeting would be held on Monday. In addition, Foley noted the need to anticipate large crowds over the July Fourth holiday and associated parking needs. Ludwig Kurz, who represents the Council on the Colorado Ski Museum Board, noted the Beaver Creek Homes Tour is scheduled for this Sunday. Kurz, who also represents the Council on the Board of Directors of Channel 5, noted the hiring of a new station manager, Richard Knapp, who is planning notable improvements to the station's operations. --Other Bob Armour inquired about the Council's participation in the upcoming Fourth of July parade. Kevin Foley reminded Councilmembers of the "Day for Deer," Dowd Junction recreation path deer tunnel clean up, scheduled for 2 to 7 p.m. on June 23. Foley also asked if the Special Events Committee had considered booking Tuesday night events in August to augment the Hot Summer Nights schedule. In addition, Foley inquired about the status of the Common Ground lawsuits. In response, Town Attorney Tom Moorhead said a status conference with the judge was held last week, with another status conference to follow in two months. No schedule has' been set. --Other Next, Kaye Ferry, a Vail resident, asked to approach the Council about a parking problem she was having on Eagle's Nest Circle. Ferry said she just purchased a home there, but the property has no garage, driveway or parking space. Because on -street parking is prohibited, Ferry said she was requesting a temporary parking permit until she could apply for a building permit to build a garage. Town Manager Bob McLaurin agreed to follow up, although Mayor Ford suggested she contact adjacent second homeowners for possible use of their driveways, as well as work with the Community Development Department to accelerate a temporary solution. --Kevin Foley offered condolences on behalf of the town to the Frank and Joyce Wimers family. Frank was killed in a traffic accident on 1-70 over the weekend. UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS July 6 Work Session PEC Report Northwest Colorado Council of Governments Water Quality/Quantity Update Discussion of Marriott Redevelopment SDD Model Traffic Code Discussion Lodging Quality Discussion & Site Visit July 6 Evening Meeting Joint VRDIVTC Community Facilities Presentation First Reading, Marriott Redevelopment SDD First Reading, Open Space Designation Second Reading, False Fire Alarm Ordinance July 13 Work Session PEC/DRB Report Executive Session # # #