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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-03-09 Town Council Minutes,__rae'" TOWN OF VAIL[3/ South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 wqJ • • 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 (more) ��� RECYCLEDPAPER Add 11TOV Council Highlights/3-9-99 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 +� project is currently underway in partnership with the Town of Vail. • (more) Add 2/TOV Council Highlights/3-9-99 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. (more) Add 3/TOV Council Highlights/3-9-99 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 • • 00 • •