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TOWN OF VAIL[3/
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Vail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100
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MEDIA ADVISORY
March 10, 1999
Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115
Community Information Officer
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR MARCH 9
Work Session Briefs
Council members present: Armour, Arnett, Foley, Ford, Kurz
--Interview Applicants for Vail Valley Marketing Board (VVMB)
In preparation for selection at the March 16 evening meeting, the Council interviewed three
applicants for one opening on the VVMB. The applicants are Adrienne Kingman, manager of
the Something Special retail store in Vail Village; Sandra Sage, corporate director of sales and
marketing for East West Resorts; and Les Utley, general manager of the Vail Athletic Club Hotel
and Spa. Please note: the application deadline for openings on the Design Review Board
(pending receipt of any additional applications by today's 5 p.m. deadline) and Planning and
Environmental Commission will be extended to March 31 due to the current lack of the number
of applications necessary to fill the seats.
--DRB/PEC Report
During a review of the most recent meetings of the Design Review Board and Planning and
Environmental Commission, Counciimembers asked for an update of PEC's review of the
Antler's redevelopment proposal. In response, senior planner George Ruther said that while the
PEC was becoming more comfortable with the applicant's ability to meet the zoning
requirements, there were continued concerns about the project's architecture. Next steps
include a conceptual review by the Design Review Board, with eventual consideration of the
Special Development District by the Town Council. A second Special Development District
request within Lionshead, this one from the Marriott, also will be reviewed by Council in the
coming weeks. Once the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan is implemented (in'the form of
code modifications and rezoning), the two applicants will have the ability to change their
applications from an SDD to a major exterior alteration. Other applications discussed by Council
included a proposal for a new primary/secondary residence on Davos Trail; a separation request
on Beaver Dam Circle; and a temporary deck extension at Los Amigos.
--Development Program for the A -Frame Site
After reviewing a staff memo describing the affordable housing development program for the
town -owned A -frame site at 2657 Arosa Dr., the Council gave the go-ahead to continue moving
forward with the design process. The town has proposed a teardown-rebuild project at the site,
replacing the existing single family structure with a duplex. The new structure will be deed
restricted. Neighboring residents, led by architect Kathy Langenwalter, helped revise an earlier
design to address concerns about access, orientation and aesthetics. Langenwalter donated
her services to the town. As proposed, the north side duplex would have 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths
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and a 2-car garage. The south side duplex would have 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a 2-car i
garage. A rear setback variance will be required from the Planning and Environmental
Commission to address a drainage hazard. During discussion, Councilman Ludwig Kurz asked
if the new design would be more costly to the town. Other than some increased asphalt, Nina
Timm of the town's housing office said the square footage is similar to the previous design. Next
steps include issuing a request for qualifications (RFQ) to hire a design -build team for both the
A -Frame and the town's six -unit housing development on Arosa-Garmisch, with ground possibly
broken by July on both projects. Councilman Michael Arnett inquired about the possibility of
doing the framing work off -site during construction. For more information, contact Nina Timm -at
479-2144.
--New Lionshead Zone Districts
In preparation for first reading on March 16 of an ordinance that would implement the newly -
approved Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan by creating two mixed use zone districts in
Lionshead, the Council reviewed modifications to the draft ordinance. The changes were
suggested during Council's first review of the draft on March 2. At that time, Council directed
staff to amend the draft to more closely mirror permitted and conditional uses within Lionshead's
existing Commercial Core 11 zone district. Those changes include limiting permitted uses to
lodging, employee housing or other residential -based units on a building's second floor or
above, while commercial -type uses would be allowed by conditional uses on those floors. Also
yesterday, Councilmembers agreed to add clarifying language to a section describing
responsibilities associated with mitigation of development impacts. The intent, Councilmembers
said, is to seek mitigation for major development or redevelopment, but not the smaller projects.
Councilmembers also acknowledged a request by the Lodge at Lionshead Phase II to be
excluded from the new zone district so as to retain its residential status, rather than allowing the
possibility for commercial development. Jim Lamont of the East Village Homeowner's
Association expressed concerns about the proposed zoning for Vail International and the Lodge 00
at Lionshead, as well as the west side of Lionshead, The Council will review the draft ordinance
again at its March 16 work session, prior to first reading later in the evening. For more
information, contact Dominic Mauriello in the Community Development Department at 479-2148.
--Information Update
The following announcements were made by assistant town manager Pam Brandmeyer:
• A joint dinner between the Vail and Avon town councils has been scheduled for April 1
with time and place to be determined. .
• A West Vail neighborhood parks discussion has been scheduled for 5:30 to 7 pm March
17 at the West Vail Lodge. The discussion will focus on development of the Arosa-
Garmisch property and completion of Buff ehr Creek Park.
• The annual Town of Vail community survey will be conducted over the telephone this
year rather than the traditional mail -back technique. The new method was selected to
coincide with the biennial budget process, reduce costs, ensure statistical validity and to
give a majority of Vail's stakeholders a break from the written survey, which is proposed
to resume on an every -other -year cycle in 2600. Councilmembers asked to schedule
time during the March 16 work session to review a draft of the survey questions.
--Council Reports
Kevin Foley, who represents the Council at the Vail Recreation District board meetings, said the
VRD representatives were somewhat disappointed that a design to expand Dobson Arena's
locker rooms had been modified by the Design Review Board. On a more positive note, Foley
said the VRD Board is eager to complete a planning process for community facilities in Vail. The +�
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Ludwig Kurz reported on a recent board meeting of Channel 5 Vail Valley Community Television.
Kurz said Jennifer Boucher, Channel 5's executive director, has resigned after a two-year stint.
A search for a new director is now underway. Channel 5's involvement in providing a direct feed
of the World Alpine Ski Championships, as well as other Championships related programming
was well -received throughout the community, he said. The towns of Vail and Avon helped to
sponsor the programming, while the Vail Valley Foundation provided in -kind services.
Kurz also reported on his attendance at a recent countywide mayors and managers meeting, in
which he filled in for Mayor Rob Ford. Kurz said the group was supportive in renewing the
meetings to discuss common issues. The next meeting will take place in Eagle.
In addition, Kurz said a recent Town of Vail employee party to celebrate the'succeas of the
World Alpine Ski Championships had been well -organized and well -received.
Rob Ford reminded everyone about the Ski with the Council event scheduled for March 10.
Ford said he may be unable to attend, himself.
Bob Armour said he and Town Manager Bob McLaurin would be joining members of the
Colorado Municipal League and state legislators during a meeting of the Colorado Association of
Ski Towns (CAST) in Denver on March 18 and 19.
Michael Arnett reported on a recent meeting of the district marketing coalition. He said decisions
are still pending by Avon, Minturn, Red Cliff and Beaver Creek regarding interest in pursuing a
regional marketing district along with a lodging tax from East Vail to Wolcott. Also, Arnett said
he accompanied Nina Timm of the town's housing division during a tour of a possible buy -down
unit at Pitkin Creek. Arnett said the owner had expressed interest in a bargain sale to be used
as a tax write-off. If owners were to donate a portion of the appraised value of the unit to be
used as a tax credit, Arnett said the town might avoid the need for a subsidy of such units,
whereby stretching the town's $100,000 program budget. Arnett said the concept appeared to
be an avenue to explore in more detail.
--Other
At the suggestion of Bob Armour, Councilmembers agreed to acid an agenda item to the March
16 work session to discuss the sales price for Vail's first buy -down unit, which is currently
advertised at $140,000. Armour said he had asked previously to involve the Council in a
discussion regarding the level of subsidy the town would be required to provide. Also, Armour
inquired about a recent newspaper article indicating potential problems with the buy -down resale
due to a right of first refusal by the condominium association. In response, Russell Forrest,
Community Development Director, said although the town feels comfortable about its ability to
move forward with the resale, the town is seeking an independent opinion from a real estate
attorney. Once the opinion has been completed, Mayor Rob Ford asked that it be circulated to
the community.
Kevin Foley thanked his colleagues for understanding a schedule conflict which caused him to
leave early from several Council work sessions while he helped the 4th and 5th grade basketball
program at Red Sandstone School. Also, Foley raised questions about seasonal transition
requirements at Buzzard Park, the town's seasonal rental housing, and possible improvements
to the East Vail and Golf Course bus schedules.
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UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS
March 16 Work Session
Interview Applicants for Design Review Board
Interview Applicants for Art In Public Places Board Positions
Senior Citizen Survey Mailing
Lionshead Code Amendments Discussion
1999 TOV Community Telephone Survey Discussion
Affordable Housing Buy -down Discussion
Discussion of Berry Creek 5th IGA
March 16 Evening Meeting
Second Reading, Supplemental Appropriation
First Reading, Lionshead Code Amendments
First Reading, Lionshead Rezoning
First Reading, Marriott SDD
Discussion of Berry Creek IGA
March 23 Work Session
PEC/DRB Review
Discussion of Model Traffic Code
Discussion of City Market/Bright Horizon Space
April 6 Work Session
Discussion of Arosa/Garmisch Rezoning/Replatting
April 6 Evening Meeting
First Reading, Arosa/Garmisch Rezon ing/Re platting
Second Reading, Lionshead Code Amendments
Second Reading, Lionshead Rezoning
Second Reading, Marriott SDD
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