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Home My WebLink About2006-01-17 Town Council Minutes.I k . Vail Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 17, 2006 6:00 P.M. Vail Town Council Chambers Council Members Present: Rod Slifer, Mayor Farrow Hitt, Mayor Pro-Tem Kim Ruotolo Greg Moffet Kent Logan Kevin Foley Mark Gordon Staff Members Present: Stan Zemler, Town Manager Pam Brandmeyer, Asst. Town Manager Matt Mire, Town Attorney The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. Steve Isom and Helmut Reiss asked for Council's support of an issue regarding residential expansion of square footage. • County Commissioner Arn Menconi reported he had recently met with Vail's Assistant Town Manager and Town Manager to discuss the town's recent retreat take-aways. "I think we can work together on recycling and use of diesel buses ... We need to explore mutual housing opportunities and expand the county's trail system." He then applauded the town for its transparency in the presentations provided at the town meeting on Jan. 12. David Viele and Tim Moffet expressed support for a smoking ban in Vail. The second item on the agenda was an Update from County Commissioner Arn Menconi. County Commissioner Arn Menconi and Avon Town Council Member Brian Sipes encouraged Council to pursue a town -wide smoking ban. Chris Sherwin from the Colorado Tobacco Education and Prevention Alliance (CTEPA) discussed the dangers of second-hand smoke on bar staff. Colorado Public Health Association Chairman Don Parson recommended analyzing a post -smoking ban study performed in Pueblo. Ruotolo stated Vail should be a leader in promoting a healthy lifestyle. During a pause for public comment, Vail Recreation District Chairman Scott Proper recommended supporting a smoking ban. The third item on the agenda was an appeal of the Town of Vail DRB's Denial of a Design Review Application, pursuant to Section 12-11, Design Review, Vail Town Code, to Allow for a change to approved plans regarding architectural alterations (existing skylights) to an existing residence, located at 1220 Ptarmigan Road/Lot 2, Block 8, Vail Village Filing 7. On November 2, 2005, the DRB denied a request for a change to • approved plans pursuant to Section 12-11, Design Review, Vail Town Code, regarding architectural alterations (existing skylights) to an existing residence, located at 1220 • Ptarmigan Road. The appellants, Donald and Ronne Hess, owners of 1220 Ptarmigan Road, have appealed the DRB's denial. On January 3, 2006, Council tabled the Hess Residence appeal to January 17, 2006. Staff recommended Council overturn with modifications the DRB denial of the Hess Residence design review application and accept the modified design submitted by the appellant. Donald Hess expressed he was pleased to have had the opportunity to deal with Council and staff. Moffet moved to overturn the DRB finding. Hitt seconded. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. The fourth item on the agenda was a Vail Community Plan Discussion. Community Development Director Russ Forrest reported staff had recently met with Kent Logan and Mark Gordon (council representatives) to develop the scope of work and schedules for the Community Plan. It was determined two resources were needed: a highly qualified facilitator and a resource to assist with the graphics and writing the Community Plan. A Request For Proposals could be issued rapidly for these services, according to Forrest. In addition, it would be possible to obtain competitive bids without a formal RFP. Logan indicated the project would take approximately eight months to complete. Hitt stated he was not in favor of the project taking longer than 12 months. Moffet suggested making it an objective of the process to enfranchise as many residents of Vail as possible. "Vail Tomorrow was an incredibly productive exercise ten years ago." Representing the Vail Village Homeowners Association, Jim Lamont stated his association was very interested in becoming part of the process and noted his interest in presenting the association's ideas for Vail's future. Zemler encouraged the association to participate as a stakeholder. Moffet moved with Foley seconding a motion to move forward with the planning. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. • The fifth item on the agenda was a discussion of first reading of Ordinance No. 1, Series of 2006 — an ordinance vacating a certain part of the system of Public Ways of the Town of Vail, Colorado, i.e., a parcel of land located within chute road right-of-way, Lot P-3, Vail Village Fifth Filing, Town of Vail, County of Eagle, State of Colorado as recorded March 17, 2004, at Reception Number 871030 at the Eagle County Clerk and Recorder. Town Attorney Matt Mire reported the town received this portion of right-of-way with the creation of the Founders Garage plat from Vail Resorts. The western portion was then to be deeded to the Mill Creek Condominium Association. The streetscape design for the Mill Creek Court property was completed and the cost sharing agreement is completed. Moffet moved to approve the vacation with Ruotolo seconding. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. The sixth item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance No. 2, Series of 2006, an Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Districts Established, Section 12-4-1, Designated, Vail Town Code, to allow for the establishment of the Public Accommodation — 2 (PA-2) District. On January 9, 2006, the PEC voted 6-0-0 (Gunion absent) to forward a recommendation of approval for a proposed text amendment to the Vail Town Code. The Community Development Department recommended Council approve Ordinance No. 2, Series of 2006, on first reading. Ruther explained the amended zoning district allowed kitchen facilities in public accommodation units located within this zone district. Moffet moved with Ruotolo seconding. Foley then clarified the rezoning would not be considered an "up -zoning." The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. The seventh item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance No. 3, Series of 2006, an Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map for the Town of Vail in accordance • with Title 12, Zoning Regulations, Chapter 5, Zoning Map; Rezoning Lots 9-12, Buffher Creek Re -subdivision, from Public Accommodation (PA) District to Public Accommodation- • 2 (PA-2) District. January 9, 2006, the PEC held a public hearing on the request to amend the Official Zoning Map of the town. Upon consideration of the request, the Commission unanimously approved a motion recommending approval of the rezoning request by Council. Hitt moved to adopt the ordinance with Logan seconding. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. • • The eighth item on the agenda was the Town Manager's Report. TOV Web Site "Hits" Community Information Specialist Kris Friel announced that during the Jan. 3 Council meeting, a discussion took place regarding Resolution No. 1, Designating a Public Place for Posting Notices of Public Meetings, in which a question was raised regarding the adequacy of distribution. In addition to the legal posting requirement in the Vail Municipal Building, town council agendas are: • Published on Mondays in the Vail Daily in the "Weekly News" ad, • Emailed to 112 "Vail -Mail" subscribers, and • Posted to the Town of Vail web site. Foley expressed concern the town was not doing enough to reach out to the local community. Looking ahead, the Council identified July 11 (changed from July 4) and July 18 as its public meeting dates for that month. The ninth item on the agenda was Adjournment. Moffet moved to adjourn at 7:30p.m. with Ruotolo seconding. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. 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