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Home My WebLink About2005-01-18 Town Council Minutesi • Vail Town Council Evening Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 18, 2005 6:00 P.M. Vail Town Council Chambers The regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was called to order at approximately 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Rod Slifer. Members present: Dick Cleveland, Mayor Pro-Tem Diana Donovan, Farrow Hitt, Kent Logan Greg Moffet Kim Ruotolo, Rod Slifer, Mayor Staff Members: Stan Zemler, Town Manager Matt Mire, Town Attorney Pam Brandmeyer, Asst. Town Manager • The first item on the agenda was Citizen Input. Displaying photographs of recent problems in her neighborhood, Sybill Navas asked that trash/waste receptacles of suitable size be required at homes being "rented out" and appropriate waste management services be provided. The second item on the agenda was the Ratification of the Vail Gymnastics Center Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Town of Vail, the Vail Recreation District (VRD), and the Eagle County School district, RE50J. Town Attorney Matt Mire announced the town had entered into a 60-day operating agreement with the VRD and RE50J, as the entities' attorneys continued to work on a lease for facility. The third item on the agenda was the Second Reading of Ordinance No. #2, Series of 2005, amending Title 6, Article A, "Carriage Operations," of the Municipal code of the Town of Vail; and setting forth details in regard thereto. Council unanimously approved, 7-0, on second reading the amendments requested by staff to allow the Town Manager and/or the Police Chief flexibility to re-route the horse carriages when needed due to construction and changes in the carriage staging area. The amendments also increased the penalty assessment for a first violation of this section of the Vail Town Code from $5 to $50. Police Chief Dwight Henninger clarified the ordinance prescribes routes the carriages may take and time schedules they may operate. Hitt questioned whether carriages were allowed to cross the covered bridge located behind Manor Vail, crossing Gore Creek leading to Ford Park. Henninger stated no, and specified he would talk to the carriage operators to make sure his drivers avoid the bridge. During the opportunity for public input, local resident George Knox stated more attention needed to be paid to removing horse manure from the village streets. Cleveland clarified the carriage • operating agreement describes how manure is to be removed and should be enforced. Moffet moved and Ruotolo seconded the motion to approve. The fourth item on the agenda was a Conference Center Update. Scott Dergance, representing conference center architects Fentress Bradburn, discussed the evolution and future of the conference center's currently proposed design. Dergance provided detailed massing model photos and computer generated study sketches of the proposed conference center. Community Development Director Russell Forrest stated the Conference Center Advisory Committee agreed to not pursue a guaranteed maximum price until the design process moved further along. Donovan stated the center's design was "atrocious" for this site and said she was sorry the town was heading in this direction architecturally. Donovan also asked why the center was not being designed as a multi -use facility. Ruotolo also stated she was very uncomfortable with the direction the center was taking. Forrest asked that if the Council had problems with the design, to acknowledge such, and give staff further direction, prior to a significant investment in the current design. Council then voted 6-1 (Donovan opposed), to continue to pursue the present design with particular attention spent on identifying appropriate materials for the roof. As such, project designers were asked to provide examples/illustrations of alternative roof materials, including sod. During a pause for public comment, Jim Arraind stated he thought the design team was fabulous, however the center's present design reminded him of a church. Georgina Burton communicated she thought the center's design was "appalling." Bill Rey inquired as to if the proposed copper roof would oxidize, subsequently staining the structure. • The fifth item on the agenda was a Work Session type presentation to review the proposed Crossroads Redevelopment and Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) Recommendation, prior to scheduling a first reading of an amending ordinance. Russ Forrest, Director of Community Development, began the presentation by stating master planning and zoning of the proposed Crossroads redevelopment site had not been addressed for a number of years. Forrest then emphasized if Council needs more time or work sessions, to let the Community Development Department know, since the project is large and potentially difficult to wholly understand. He then advised Council to listen to all presentations and ask questions to more fully understand the Crossroads redevelopment proposal. Warren Campbell, Senior Planner, provided an overview illustrating the project in terms of its compliance with town code and various master plans. The presentation included descriptions of the deviations requested and the impacts associated with those deviations, both positive and negative. In addition, the presentation included a description of the proposed public benefits, with staff concluding proposed public benefits did not outweigh the deviations proposed. Campbell stated the project would establish precedent for other properties. Slifer noted that each project brought before Council is approved on its own merits. Jeff Winston, town planning consultant, provided a computer generated model of a "walking tour" of the proposed project. Winston clarified staff recommended design alterations affecting the character of the building would eventually impact bulk and mass of the building. Representing the applicant Peter Knoble, Dominic Mauriello, stated the PEC would not adequately be able to appropriately address the project until they received specific direction from Council. Council requested a comprehensive height comparison report/presentation. Logan requested a quantification of public benefits, similar to those provided by Vail Resorts for the Lionshead Core Site redevelopment. Ruotolo requested an explanation/definition of public benefits. Hitt questioned why the project's rental program had not been addressed publicly. Mauriello explained a comprehensive program has been developed by local property manager Stan Cope. Hitt also asked for an explanation of a r� U • parking club. Mauriello responded the project's parking capacity would facilitate the diversion of traffic from the town owned parking structures. The following is a summary of the questions/concerns raised by Council and asked to be reviewed/explained in the near future: ➢ Define, Evaluate, and Quantify Public Benefits ➢ Ability of Fire Department to Protect the Project ➢ Operating Description of the Private Parking Club ➢ Provide a Scale Visual Model ➢ Provide Height Overlays ➢ Public Loading/Delivery Availability (Practical use by others?) ➢ Public Plaza Event Mock-up ➢ Employee Housing Unit Requirements and Plan ➢ Encroachments into Town Right -Of -Way ➢ Reevaluate Bulk & Mass ➢ Trash Dumpster Location in Project ➢ Concerns Over Success of Maintaining Ice Rink Ice ➢ Concerns Over Encroachments into Setbacks ➢ Concerns Over Exhaust Vents in Northwest Corner of Site ➢ Concerns About Visual Similarities of Commercial Spaces ➢ Clarity on Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Involvement Ron Byrne, Sean Byrne, Jason Perez, Colleen McCarthy, Roberta Sheller, Scott Rutherford, Pay Mitchell, Bill Hewitt, Sheika Gramshammer, Paul Hields, George Knox, Randal Martinez, Mark Gordon, Stan Cope, and Paul Frezzaca spoke in support of the project. • Elaine Kelton, Ann Bishop, Craig Cohen, Ernie Sheller, Bill Rey, Tom Steinberg, Hans Uldrich, and Dean Hall either expressed concern or asked for more detailed information regarding the project. Project applicant, Peter Knoble, thanked Council for their time, attention to the project, and willingness to cooperate. The sixth item on the agenda was the Town Manager's Report. ➢ Request for Support of the Proposed Eaton Ranch Open Space Acquisition by the Vail Valley Foundation. Ceil Folz, Vail Valley Foundation President, presented a request for support for the potential Eaton Ranch Open Space acquisition in Edwards, saying it would enhance quality of life in the Vail Valley. Ron Wolfe, Eagle County Open Space Committee Chairman and Town of Avon Mayor, expressed his belief the project, although the land was technically an "urban playground," would lead the way for future open space acquisition. Council unanimously approved, 7-0, to support the program with stipulations on the amount of money to be used for the acquisition and the land's future uses. Moffat moved and Logan seconded the motion to approve. Council did impose three conditions as they reflect the recommendation from the Citizen's Open Space Advisory Committee: 1) No more than $3 million dollars be allocated to the project from the County's Open Space Fund. 2) The property is covered in its entirety by a permanent conservation easement, ensuring that it will be protected as open space in perpetuity and never sold or developed by Eagle County for other purposes. is 3) All County funding, from all sources, would be contingent upon the Vail Valley Foundation raising, in full (their portion of) the $12 million purchase price by the sale deadline. Council also suggested the unincorporated Edwards area participate monetarily and County Commissioners remain aware municipalities in the county, including Vail, would eventually be relying on open space funding support. ➢ East Meadow Drive Streetscape Design Committee. Town Manager Stan Zemler recommended the town continue with the current streetscape committee membership, unless any current members would wish to be replaced. Zemler noted the streetscape committee, as composed, has been effective and successful in guiding the Village streetscape project. Representing East Meadow Drive business owners, Rick Scalpello expressed concerns the East Meadow Drive streetscape project was not thorough enough. Public Works Director Greg Hall stated East Meadow Drive improvements are included in the 2007 Capital Improvements Budget and plans are being addressed. Donovan expressed concern the proposed improvements had become a staff project and did not encapsulate enough community and council input. ➢ Community Meeting Date Zemler reported town staff had a "hold" on several dates for the next Annual Community meeting. The Council selected January 12, 2006. • --Adjournment The meeting adjourned at approximately 11:15 p.m. Ruotolo moved and Moffet seconded the motion to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor ATTEST: na, O F Vq/ Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk '• Minutes provided by Corey Swisher. `�, •+ ••' PQ 60U `CpsCOL� 0