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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
EVENING MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2004
6:00 P.M.
TOV Council Chambers
The regular meeting of the Vail Town Council convened at approximately 6:00 p.m.
on Tuesday, June 15, 2004.
Council Members Present: Kent Logan, Rod Slifer, Dick Cleveland, Kim Ruotolo,
Diana Donovan, Greg Moffet, Farrow Hitt
Staff Members Present: Stan Zemler, Town Manager
Matt Mire, Town Attorney
The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. Royce Cook, a visitor from
Wichita, Kansas, described an incident that had happened to him while visiting the Vail
Library in which a police officer was ultimately dispatched to escort Cook outside. The
disagreement occurred when Cook attempted to retrieve a disk that had gotten stuck in a
library computer, ignoring the staff's request to wait for a technician to handle the problem.
Cook went on to ask the Council to reverse the library director's decision to expel him from
the building during the remainder of his stay.
Representing the Meadow Drive merchants group, Rick Scalpello expressed concerns
about the town's responsiveness to suggested design modifications as well as the timing
of the Meadow Drive streetscape project. Scalpello asked that the Council -based Vail
Village Streetscape Design Committee be reconvened to come up with a plan that would
give the Meadow Drive project as much equity and attention as the Village Streetscape
project.
Paul Rondeau expressed concerns about the decision -making process for the Vail
Conference Center, cautioning the Council to take the time it needs to make informed
decisions.
The second item on the agenda was a Streetscape Update. Greg Hall reported that the
Town is entering the final two weeks of the streetscape project. Hall also stated that the
deck for Vendetta's was complete, except for railings. Hall reported that the town would
continue to work through 06.25.04. Hall finished by reporting that additional work on
smaller, non -disruptive projects may continue throughout the summer.
The third item of the evening was a request from the Conference Center Oversight
Committee to:
➢ Approve the proposed process for engaging the public in the design team
selection process.
➢ Selection criteria for request for proposals.
➢ Consideration of proposed process constraints.
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➢ Review of updated project budget and interrelated parking costs.
➢ Consideration and review of the major points of the proposed scope of
service in a request for proposals for design services (to be given to the
top 3-4 teams selected in the qualification competition.
Prior to a vote being taken, Community Development Director Russ Forrest announced
that over 60 design firms had expressed interest in responding to the town's request for
qualifications. Forrest also explained a project flowchart, outlining project progress and
future expectations and necessities. In response to several inquiries from Council,
Forrest announced that special attention would be paid to the analysis of the parking
requirements of the project. Jim Lamont, Vail Village Homeowners, complemented
council on their management of the conference center project. Lamont went on to
encourage Council to err toward creativity when making a final project design selection.
Moffet moved, with Logan seconding. Council voted 6-1 (Donovan opposed), to approve
a motion to take the next steps associated with development of a conference center as
recommended by the Conference Center Oversight Committee. Those steps include: 1)
a process for engaging the public in the design team selection process; 2) selection
criteria for request for proposals for design; and 3) process givens.
The fourth item on the agenda was an appeal of the Town of Vail Design Review
Board's (DRB) approval of a design review application pursuant to Section 12-11,
Design Review, Vail Town Code, to allow for site improvements to an existing residence,
located at 4269 Nugget Lane/Lot 3, Bighorn Estate Resubdivision of Lots 10 and 11, and
setting forth details in regard thereto. On May 5, 2004, the DRB had approved a design
review application pursuant to Section 12-11, Design Review, Vail Town Code, to allow
for site improvements to an existing residence, located at 4269 Nugget Lane. The
appellant, Robert L. Kandell, MD, resident at 4259 Nugget Lane, appealed the DRB
approval. Staff recommended that the Town Council uphold the DRB approval pursuant
to Section 12-11, Design Review, Vail Town Code, to allow for site improvements to an
existing residence, located at 4269 Nugget Lane/Lot 3, Bighorn Estate Resubdivision of
Lots 10 and 11, subject to the findings in Section VI of the staff memorandum dated
June 15, 2004. Cleveland moved to uphold the DRB Approval, Moffet seconded, motion
passed unanimously (7-0).
The fifth item on the agenda was an appeal of the May 19, 2004 DRB denial of an
application to build a new primary/secondary, two-family residence located at 2830
Basingdale Blvd. / Lot 5, Block 9, Vail Intermountain. On March 17, 2004, the DRB went
on a site visit and performed a conceptual review of the applicant's proposal for a new
primary/secondary residence on the subject property. At the time of the conceptual
review, the DRB gave the applicant positive comments on the design of the proposed
structure, but did not mention anything else having to do with the site or the applicant's
proposal. On April 12, 2004, the Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC)
conditionally approved a request by the applicant for variances from the front and side
setbacks, and to have required parking in the front setback. On May 5, 2004, the DRB
performed a final review of the applicant's proposal, which included another site visit,
and informed the applicant they would not approve his application as proposed because
it would cause the removal of several large, mature spruce trees on the site. The DRB
stated the applicant would need to redesign his proposal in a manner that avoids the
necessitated removal of the large trees in order to receive their approval. Mr. Cope
protested, stating that he already tried to do so but could not, and reluctantly requested a
tabling. On May 19, 2004, the DRB denied the applicant's proposal as originally
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submitted. Moffet moved to overturn the Design Review Board's denial, Hitt seconded,
the motion passed unanimously, 7-0. Cleveland, Donovan, Hitt and Logan expressed an
interest to save the tree, however due to the property frontage layout; they stated that
they understood why the tree needed to be removed.
The sixth item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance No. 6, Series of 2004 —
An Ordinance Amending Section 5-1-6, "Undesirable Plants," of the Municipal Code of
the Town of Vail providing for certain amendments to comply with the Colorado Noxious
Weed Act and setting forth details in regard thereto. The Council voted to approve first
reading of an ordinance amending the town code to comply with the Colorado Noxious
Weed Act. The ordinance identifies a list of plants that have been deemed detrimental to
the town's environment. Donovan expressed concern that she believed several of the
plants deemed "undesirable" in the ordinance, were not. Moffet moved, Ruotolo
seconded. Motion passed 6-1, with Donovan opposed.
The seventh item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance No. 10, Series of
2004, an ordinance amending Title 12, Zoning Regulations, Vail Town Code, to amend
the Gross Residential Floor Area (GRFA) regulations in the Single -Family Residential
(SFR), Two -Family Residential (R), and Two -Family Primary/Secondary Residential (PS)
zone districts, and setting forth details in regard thereto.
Community Development staff recommended Council make the following
findings:
1. That the amendment is consistent with the applicable elements of the adopted
is goals, objectives and policies outlined in the Vail Comprehensive Plan and is
compatible with the development objectives of the Town; and
2. That the amendment furthers the general and specific purposes of the Zoning
Regulations; and
That the amendment promotes the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the
Town and promotes the coordinated and harmonious development of the Town in a
manner that conserves and enhances its natural environment and its established
character as a resort and residential community of the highest quality.
Cleveland, Donovan, Moffet and Logan all agreed that any ordinance that was passed
should include all residential property. Ruotolo emphasized that the ordinance should
be equitable and more easily understood. Slifer disagreed, stating that he believed that
recent efforts to pass the ordinance have convoluted the matter, and argued that no
percentage of basements should apply to the GRFA determination formulas. Erickson
Shirley spoke to Council, communicating the he believed PEC proposals haven't been
properly or responsibly represented by town staff. Shirley went on to request that the
PEC bring their own proposals to Council. Jim Lamont, Vail Homeowner's Association,
emphasized that Council make a decision that is equitable, and encouraged Council to
diligently continue on with the arduous process. Lamont finished by stating GRFA
modifications would only encourage further reinvestment in town. After several other
technical, and scenario based questions were posed by Council, Bill Gibson, Staff
Planner, recommended that GRFA be tabled to the next regularly scheduled Council
meeting. Council agreed, and directed staff to modify the ordinance to include a
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proportional measurement calculation for basements and tigt
spaces in an attempt to apply the modifications to all residenti
introductorily moved to approve Ordinance 10 on the Seco
seconding. Motion failed 3-4, with Hitt, Cleveland, Donovan
Subsequently, Hitt moved to table the item to July 6, Logan
passed unanimously, 7-0.
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al zone districts. Moffet
id reading, with Logan
and Ruotolo opposed.
seconded. The motion
The eighth item on the agenda was the Town Manager's Report.
➢ Channel 5 Update
In separate conversations with Larry Brooks, Avon's town manager, and
Brian Hall, with Channel 5, staff understands the following: Avon pays three
percent of its five percent franchise fee, or $13,000 directly to Channel 5.
Additionally, Comcast, in a "pass through" arrangement with the Town of
Avon, pays $10,000 annually for equipment replacement. Brian understands
Vail will pay its $10,000 contribution after an additional $10,000 has been
fund -raised.
Community Host Program Request for additional Parking Passes.
The Vail Valley Chamber and Tourism Bureau (VVCTB) provided a request
for two additional parking passes for hosting one staff member, Friday
through Sunday, September 10 through October 17, eight hours daily. This
will provide the construction back up and directions that have proven so
successful this spring in the Village Streetscape Program. Council agreed to
authorize staff to distribute two (2) additional blue parking passes to support
this ongoing program.
➢ Three Neighborhood Picnics Scheduled
Dates were announced for the town's annual neighborhood picnics.
--Friday, June 25, Vail Village (Wall Street)
--Thursday, July 22, Donovan Park
--Thursday, Aug. 5, Bighorn Park
The picnics will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. In the past, these
gatherings have been a great opportunity to socialize with the neighborhood and
to solicit comments and suggestions. Now that we have initiated a biennial
process for the community survey (the next one scheduled for March 2005), the
picnics will serve as an important feedback loop in lieu of the survey this year.
➢ Request For Proposal (RFP) Distributed
Stan Zemler distributed a draft document requesting proposals from design
teams to help the town master plan a town -owned parcel in West Vail. The
property was acquired by the town in 2002, with a fire station, affordable housing,
and land -banking noted as possible uses.
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The ninth item on the agenda was Adjournment. Moffet made the motion to adjourn
while Cleveland seconded. Motion passed unanimously, 7-0, at approximately 9:30p.m.
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Minutes taken by Corey Swisher.
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