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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-08-02 Town Council MinutesII Vail Town Council Evening Meeting Minutes Tuesday, August 2, 2005 6:00 P.M. Vail Town Council Chambers The regular meeting of the Vail Town Council convened at approximately 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2, 2005. Council Members present: Rod Slifer, Mayor Dick Cleveland, Mayor Pro-Tem Diana Donovan Farrow Hitt Kent Logan Kim Ruotolo Greg Moffet Staff Members Present: Stan Zemler, Town Manager Pam Brandmeyer, Asst. Town Manager Matt Mire, Town Attorney 0 The first item on the agenda was Citizen Input. There was no citizen input. The second item on the agenda was a Referendum C & D Information Presentation. Colorado State Senator Jack Taylor stated he was one of the first Republican Senators to back the referendums. According to Taylor, "The referendums are not a TABOR fix, they are a budget fix ... If we do not have a budget fix we will have to cut $300-400 million per fiscal year ... Higher education is the last place we can go to look for money to balance the budget." He then emphasized, "You are getting a lot of bad information. (regarding information opposing Referendum C & D)... This involves no new taxes ... I am not talking about a permanent de-Brucing. I am talking about a five year relaxation of TABOR." Town Manager Stan Zemler announced a resolution supporting the Referendum would be brought forward in the following weeks. The third item on the agenda was an Early Childhood Initiative. Kathleen Forinash and Diane Johnson provided a summary of the efforts of the local Early Childhood Initiative. The Early Childhood Initiative is a community effort to identify early childhood needs and develop a shared plan to meet those needs. Johnson stated, "Early childhood is the most important time for brain development and success later on in life. You get a bigger bang for your buck in the early childhood years." The fourth item on the agenda was the Consent Agenda. Approval of July 5 and July 19 evening session minutes. Donovan moved and Logan seconded a motion to approve the minutes without amendment. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. 0 The fifth item on the agenda was a Construction Update. Public Works Director Greg Hall stated streetscape work on Gore Creek Drive and P3&J were completed. Hall also reported the, "the Four Seasons completed the potholing work and are deciding how they want to install their utilities." He also reported paving in Lionshead Plaza and Mall would take place on Aug. 8 and the West Vail roundabout would be paved Tuesday or Wednesday evening. Logan asked how much of the Village would be finished in the fall of 2005. Hall replied it will not all be finished. Work delays at the Lodge at Vail would prevent completion of streetscape work on Gore Creek Drive in 2005. The sixth item on the agenda was the Second reading of Ordinance No. #17, Series of 2004, an ordinance amending Special Development District (SDD) #4, Cascade Village, to allow for the creation of Development Area. On August 17, 2004; October 5, 2004; January 4, 2005; May 3, 2005; and June 21, 2005, Council tabled the second reading of Ordinance No. #17, Series of 2004, to allow the applicant additional time to resolve issues related to the protective covenants. The outstanding protective covenant issues had not yet been resolved; therefore, Vail Resorts requested that the second reading of Ordinance No. #17, Series of 2004, again be tabled to a future Council meeting. Moffet moved and Logan seconded a motion to table the item until Sept. 6, 2005. Representing Vail Resorts, Jay Peterson stated a vote of the homeowners (resolving the covenant issues) in the Track K area would be completed by Sept. 6, 2005. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. The seventh item on the agenda was the First reading of Ordinance No. #17, Series of 2005, an ordinance amending the Vail Land Use Plan pursuant to Chapter VIII of the Vail Land Use Plan, adding the Chamonix Parcel as Tract 43 in the "Inventory and Assessment of Town Owned Property" contained in Chapter VII, Community Facilities, and setting forth. Town Planner Matt Gennett announced on July 20, 2004, upon the recommendation of a council -citizen -staff review committee, Council authorized the Town Manager to hire the planning team of Davis Partnership/Michael Hazard Associates to facilitate a master land use plan for a fire station on the town -owned Chamonix property at 2310 Chamonix Road. On January 24, 2005, the Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) held a work session to consider a proposed draft Land Use Plan for the Chamonix parcel, hear public input, and discuss the other possible uses on site which would be in addition to the primary fire station use. On June 27, 2005, the PEC unanimously approved a proposed land use plan and a site plan produced by the collaborative efforts of the committee, staff, and Davis Partnership/Michael Hazard Associates to be used as a guide for future land uses on the Chamonix Parcel. Moffet moved and Ruotolo seconded a motion to approve the ordinance. Cleveland stated Bob Armour, a neighborhood resident, had called to express his support in retaining an easement on the south side of the property to be used for fire truck egress. Donovan stated she would not support the ordinance as she felt the project was being forced on the land and that a more suitable location for the fire station might be found as a result of a West Vail master planning effort. Zemler stated project funding from the county had been secured and the fire station project was in the "queue." Cleveland expressed the need to move forward. The motion passed 6-1, with Donovan dissenting. The eighth item on the agenda was the First Reading of Ordinance No. #1, Series of 2005, an ordinance establishing Special Development District (SDD) No. #39. Senior Planner Warren Campbell reported on April 25, 2005, the town PEC held a public hearing on a request to establish SDD No. #39, Crossroads. The purpose of the new SDD is to facilitate the redevelopment of Crossroads, located at 141 and 143 Meadow Drive. Upon review of the request, the PEC voted 7-0-0 to forward a recommendation of approval of the request to establish SDD No. 39, Crossroads, to Council. On June 21, 2005, Council tabled the First Reading of Ordinance No. 1, Series of 2005, and directed staff and the applicant to address several concerns. Town Attorney Matt Mire polled the Council to verify no ex-parte communication had taken place prior to the evening's meeting. All stated none had taken place. The applicant Peter Knobel thanked Council, staff, PEC and Vail residents who had been a part of his application process. Representing the applicant, Dominic Mauriello stated the applicant had holistically tried to address comments made by Council on June 21 as there had not been a true consensus on the desired size and design. Mauriello emphasized the project would utilize high quality architecture and indigenous construction materials to develop a high quality alpine form. He also stressed traffic studies indicated a roundabout east of the property on the South Frontage Road was not necessary. Moffet clarified the proposed project included 189,900 sq. ft. of residential property and 61,000 sq. ft. of commercial not including 13,000 sq. ft. of theater space. Moffet also inquired as to the use of any surplus parking. Mauriello stated additional parking stalls would be included in a parking club. Ron Byrne thanked Zemler and Council for the public amenities recently created throughout town by the redevelopment. Byrne then spoke in support of the project. Bob McNichols, Joni Taylor, Mark Gordon, Tim Moffet, James Deighan, Kaye Graybill, Bill Walsh, Tim Barkes, Todd Grappa, Bert Nordstram, Pete Seibert Jr., Jimmy Brenner, Gary Davis, Louise Frezzaca, Christi Banowitz, Michelle Guernie, Johannes Faessler, Jean Paul Frezzaca, John Armbrust, and Stan Cope spoke in support of the project. Bill Ray asked if the town would own any of the public art and expressed concern the proposed bowling alley and arcade would create an increase in crime. Elaine Kelton stated the project was too large but the area needed to be regentrified. Anne Marie Perrin Mueller asked for more diversity of use for the project. Ruotolo clarified Anne Reilly Bishop represented the Vail Village Inn Plaza III, Condominium Association, Board of Managers, as opposed to all of the owners. Connie Miller, representing adjacent property owners, spoke against the project. Ernie Scheller, Village Inn Plaza III condominium owner, stated Anne Bishop did represent him. Gwen Scalpello complimented the amenities of the project although spoke against its size and scale. Karl Hochtl, Roberta Scheller, John Hunter, Dean Hall, Ann Reilly Bishop, Joe Staufer, Jonathon Staufer, Wendy Losasso and Hermann Staufer spoke against the project. Luc Meyer questioned whether the project could maintain the service standards for which Vail is known. Jim Lamont, representing the Vail Village Homeowners Association, encouraged on -site housing and lodging as well as a South Frontage Road master plan. He then stated Council and town staff can not slow redevelopment down. Vail Village Association Chairman Alan Kosloff encouraged Council to continue to work on compromises. Rick Scalpello expressed his support for the condominium component of the project, stating second homeowners are of great economic importance to the community. Moffet stated the Village atmosphere had never been Crossroads. "We have to evolve to maintain civic and economic vitality." Ruotolo echoed Moffet's comments and stated the project met the requirements put forth by the Vail Village Master Plan and its subsequent zoning. Cleveland began by complimenting members of the audience for their attendance and civic pride. Cleveland expressed concern over the height of the building. "It is urban, overpowering and not compatible with the neighborhood." He also stated he did not approve of the employee housing being off -site and encouraged a lie rental incentive program. "I am not prepared to support this at this time and the deviation from the underlying zoning does not coincide with the public benefit." Logan also thanked the audience members for their participation. He then stated he believed the • reduction in square footage was meaningful economically. While discussing roof height Logan stated, "Is the October roof line (original project design) really the relevant comparative? This building, as proposed, changes the character of this town." Donovan reiterated Logan and Cleveland's comments. "Everyone agrees we need these amenities, but they do not need to be in a building this tall ... There is a commonality of the architecture in Vail and this building does not have it." She then encouraged a time limit for construction if the project was approved. Hitt stated he was, "not hung up on the project not being 'Alpine' enough for Vail." He emphasized the location of project was appropriate for its size and encouraged an easement be negotiated for the ice rink. Slifer stated, "I think we have come a long way but we aren't there yet." Slifer also mentioned the staff memo did not indicate a Council requested reduction in height. He also expressed concern over the height of the building as, "It rises literally straight up." Moffet moved to approve the ordinance with Hitt seconding. Moffet stated he was disgusted and ashamed as to how Council had failed to give the applicant appropriate direction. Knobel asked for guidance. He stated, "You can't have it both ways, if you want the plaza you have to have the height... Someone who is capable of financing a $232 million project is also capable of doing nothing." Donovan responded, "I think you are married to this tower concept for your condominiums." The motion failed 3-4, with Slifer, Donovan, Logan and Cleveland dissenting. Mire recommended tabling the item only if specific direction was given to the developer. Mire stated the project would possibly change based on Council direction. Hitt asked why the Ordinance #17, Series of 2004 was able to be tabled for over a year. Logan asked if the PEC and Council could hold a joint meeting with the applicant. Mire answered yes. Bishop requested the ordinance be tabled or remanded and the applicant return with a project consistent with Council direction. Hitt moved to table the item until the second meeting in August with Moffet seconding. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. Zemler asked if staff addressed the height issue if the project might have a better chance to be successful. "They need to be able to be creative with what we give them ... What three things are most important?" Zemler asked. Moffet recommended having a discussion with the applicant during a work session. Zemler recommended having the discussion during the August 16 work session. Hermann Staufer requested a clarification on legal procedure. The ninth item on the agenda was the First Reading of Ordinance No. #16, Series of 2005, an ordinance amending Title 12, Zoning Regulations, Vail Town Code, to amend the Commercial Service Center (CSC) District to add "bowling alley" as a conditional use to the District and to add a definition of a "bowling alley" to the Vail Town Code. Senior Planner Warren Campbell stated on April 25, 2005, the Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission voted 6-0-0 (Gunion absent) to forward a recommendation of approval for a proposed text amendment to the Commercial Service Center (CSC) District to add "bowling alley" as a conditional use and to add a definition for a "bowling alley" to the Vail Town Code. On June 21, 2005, the Town Council tabled the First Reading of Ordinance No. #16, Series of 2005, without hearing a presentation. Moffet moved, with Ruotolo seconding a motion to approve to table the item to Aug. 16. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. The tenth item on the agenda was the First Reading of Ordinance No. #18, Series of 2005, an ordinance amending Section 12-71-1-12, Density (Dwelling Units Per Acre), Vail Town Code, to allow multiple attached accommodation units within a dwelling unit located within the Lionshead Mixed Use 1 zone district. On June 27, 2005, the PEC held a public hearing on a request for a final review of a text amendment to Section 12- 71-1-12, Density (Dwelling Units Per Acre), Vail Town Code, pursuant to Chapter 12-3, 4 Amendments, Vail Town Code, to allow multiple attached accommodation units within a dwelling unit, and setting forth details in regard thereto (PEC05-0040). Ruther stated, upon consideration of the text amendment request, the PEC voted 5-0 to forward a recommendation of approval of the request to Council. Moffet moved with Ruotolo seconding a motion to approve. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. The eleventh item on the agenda was the Town Manager's Report. Zemler stated the Eagle County Board of Commissioners had invited Council to attend the Eagle County Fair & Radio and VIP passes were available. The twelfth item on the agenda was Adjournment. Moffet moved with Cleveland seconding a motion to adjourn at approximately 11:38 p.m. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. Respectfully Submitted, N - L ZSRAL . ATTEST - ��oRAoo Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk Minutes provided by Corey Swisher. Rodney Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor 5