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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-01-18 Town Council MinutesVAIL TOWN COUNCIL - MINUTES �TUESDAY, January 18, 2000 7:00 P.M. We regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held in the Town Council Chambers on Tuesday, January 18, 2000. The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Ludwig Kurz, Mayor Sybill Navas, Mayor Pro -Tern Rod Slifer Chuck Ogilby Kevin Foley Diana Donovan Greg Moffet STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney Pamela Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. Kaye Ferry reminded everyone who purchased a Merchant Ski Pass, and has not attended "Turn It Up", that Wednesday is his or her last chance. She said the WTCB guaranteed the information booths would function in a way to promote only Town of Vail businesses and as far as she can tell this was not happening. She also thought that neon signs were not allowed and noted that the La Cantina has a neon sign. She said there is no consistency with the signage program. 4kery Lapin, President of the Vail Valley Youth Exchange, introduced Shane Mahoney and Sara Greenwood who are here on the Youth Exchange Program. They expressed thanks to the Town Council and relayed some of their experiences that they have had since coming here. The second item on the agenda was the consent agenda. Approval of meeting minutes from December 7 & 21, 1999 and Resolution No. 1, Series 2000, allowing the Town to move its Dana investments to Charles Schwab. As discussed with the Council in December, fees at Charles Schwab are estimated to be $1,000- $15001year lower than at our current custody account Sybil[ Navas moved to approve the meeting minutes from December 7 & 21, 1999, and Resolution No. 1, Series 2000. Gregg Moffet seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion was passed unanimously, 7-0. The third item on the agenda was Wayfinding Phasing and Implementation Schedule. Suzanne Silverthorn said in July 1999, the Vail Town Council authorized development of a plan to improve directional signage for motorists and pedestrians from 1-70 to the commercial core villages. In August 1999, Corbin Design of Traverse City, Michigan, was awarded a contract to update the town's wayfinding system. Program concepts were presented to the Vail Town Council on Nov. 16, 1999. At that time, the Council directed staff to return with a detailed phasing schedule and cost estimate for implementation, which is the subject of this latest presentation. The 2000 capital budget provides $250,000 for recommended wayfnding improvements. Suzanne briefly reviewed the Wayfinding and Signage Program for the Town of Vail. She said the town would do all installation. All fabrication would be subcontracted out. She said the first signs to be installed would be within about 8 weeks from the time of approval. Sybill Navas asked if there would be a saving if 2 years worth of signs were made at one time. Suzanne said it .would probably be 10% to 12% savings. Sybil suggested getting the first two phases done as soon as possible so hat the signage would be complete as a whole and unified. Kevin Foley suggested that we propose a question in ail Town Council Minutes January 18, 2000 1 the Town survey as to how the residence would like to handle internal street signs. Sybill Navas moved to approve the wayfinding phasing and implementation schedule with authorization to proceed with phase one and phase 2. Greg Moffet seconded. A vote was taken and the motion was passed unanimously, 7-0. *hie fourth item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance No. 2, Series of 2000, an ordinance amending the cial Zoning Map for the Town of Vail in accordance with Title 12, Zoning Regulations, Chapter 5, Zoning Map; rezoning Part of Tract B, Vail Village Seventh Filing (Ski Club Vail) from Agriculture and Open Space (A) District to Ski Base Recreation (SBR) District. Brent Wilson said on December 14th, the Town Council reviewed the approved development plan and rezoning request for Ski Club Vail's new facility. At that time, Council (and the PEC) advised staff to pursue an agreement with Ski Club Vail regarding contributions for streetscape improvements. Ski Club Vail's construction estimator evaluated the cost of the Town's proposed streetscape improvements along Vail Valley Drive and staff has reviewed the numbers for accuracy. Ski Club Vail proposes to contribute $14,450 in the form of landscaping, grading and irrigation along Vail Valley Drive. This amount is equal to 39% of the total cost for streetscaping along the Ski Club Vail parcel (or 11.2% of the total cost for streetscaping between the Golden Peak bus stop and the Pinos del Norte property). A complete review of the rezoning request and estimates for streetscape improvements has been included in the staff memorandum. At the December 13th, 1999 meeting, the Town's Planning and Environmental Commission recommended that the Vail Town Council approve the applicant's request for a rezoning from "Agriculture and Open Space" to "Ski Base Recreation -"The Community Development Department recommends that the Town Council approve Ordinance No. 2, Series of 2000 on first reading, subject to the following finding: 1. That the proposed zone district is compatible with and suitable to adjacent uses, consistent with the Town's Land Use Plan and Zoning Regulations, and appropriate for the area. Kevin Foley moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 2, Series of 2000. Greg Moffet seconded. A vote was taken and the motion was passed unanimously, 7-0. The fifth item on the agenda was the appeal of the Design Review Board's approval of Potato Patch Club — *Additional parking along feeder road/parking/landscaping and extension of road, 950 Red Sandstone Aacl/Potato Patch Club Condominiums. Applicant: Potato Patch Club Condominium Assoc., represented by omas Gargan Appellants' Representative: Arthur Abplanalp. Tom Moorhead said staff recommends that the Town Council uphold the Design Review Board's approval with conditions of the proposed improvements for Potato Patch Club Condominiums subject to the following findings: That the standards and conditions imposed by the requirements of Title 12 (Zoning Regulations) have been met. 2. That the conditions imposed on the approval are adequate to protect the interest of the Applicants and the Potato Patch Club Condominium Association. Thomas Gargan said the access to the land parcel has been a problem for many years. Greg Moffet moved to uphold the December 15, 1999, Design Review Board approval of the proposed paving and landscaping at the Potato Patch Club Condominiums. Sybill Navas seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0. The sixth item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance No. 1, Series of 2000, an ordinance amending and re-establishing the approved development plan for Special Development District No, 6, Vail Village Inn, Phase IV, to allow for the construction of the Vail Plaza Hotel; and setting forth details in regard thereto. George Ruther said that on November 23, 1999, the Town of Vail Planning & Environmental Commission held a public hearing for the final review and recommendation of a major SDD amendment and conditional use permit request to allow for the redevelopment of Phase IV, Vail Village Inn, Special Development District No. 6. Upon review and consideration of the request the Planning & Environmental I� Commission unanimously recommended approval of the redevelopment proposal to the Vail Town Council, ith conditions. On December 7, 14, & 21, 1999, the Vail Town Council held work sessions to discuss the ail Town Council. Minutes January 18, 2000 2 numerous aspects of the redevelopment proposal. Following discussions and providing input to the applicant, the Vail Town Council directed staff to draft an ordinance for review and consideration on January 4, 2000, On January 4, 2000, the Vail Town Council approved Ordinance No. 1, Series of 2000, (5-2 Donovan, and Foley). Since first reading Condition No. 23, Section 5, has been amended to take into consideration requests of the IWouncil. George presented a site plan showing all the buildings heights within the special development district DD). Approximately 50% of the buildings are below 48' and 50% of the buildings are above 48'. John Dunn said he wanted to state for the record that notices to the owners of the Vail Gateway plaza were mailed to the wrong address. Jim Lamont applauded the effort to adhere to the 20-foot setback but suggested that Council see a final product before final approval. "Property owner in the Nine Vail Road Condominiums.... Richard Scalpello, property owner in the Nine Vail Road Condominiums said he applauds the 20-foot setback. He said this building would be a tremendous improvement. He said he was surprised that retail shops were not required and is very concerned about the amount of traffic that this project will generate. Kaye Ferry said this project has all the elements it needs to take it into the next century. Sybill Navas said that she still has problems with the left turn lane onto Vail Road. She said she is not comfortable buying into the idea that there will not be any traffic problems. She said she shares Mr. Lamont's concern about approving a project without seeing a final product. Diana Donovan said she feels there are too many conditions tonight to approve. She said she is sorry she •does not have two more weeks to work on this application. �huck Ogilby said he liked the look of this project from Vail Road. He said he would approve this project if were is employee housing, not only in the Town of Vail, but most preferably on site. Kevin Foley does not feel this project has taken everything into consideration in order to be approved at this time. Ludwig Kurz said we need to recharge this town. He thinks that this project and other initiatives are needed to get the Town going. If we deny this project we are not willing to make some concessions to help this town. He said he feels that we have enough conditions in place to make a decision. Greg Moffet moved to approve the second reading of Ordinance No., Series 2000, with the following conditions. Pursuant to the findings found in the first reading and to the ordinanace with the following changes on page 5. Rod Slifer seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-3 with Kevin Foley, Diana Donovan and Sybill Navas opposing. The seventh item on the agenda was the Town Manager's Report. Bob told Council that the Town of Avon Town Council has invited them to dinner March 30, 2000. He said for Council to let Beth know if they are able to attend. Bob stated that the lease for the ground underneath the Ford Amphitheater is up for renewal. As there was no further business, a motion was made by Kevin Foley to adjourn the meeting and Rod Slifer seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 9:20 0 P.M. *ail Town Council Minutes January 18, 2000 Respectfully submitted, xL�^"O �udwlg Kurz, Mayor jr��itC�Fnirii��oi A ArI.ATTES7:Donaldson,A.W.lerk :,, ���� � .; :: 4 Minutes taken by Beth Salter • • 0 Oil Town Council Minutes January 18, 2000