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Tuesday, May 20, 2014
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 Andy Daly.
Members present: Andy Daly, Mayor
Greg Moffet
Jenn Bruno
Dave Chapin
Dale Bugby
Members absent: Ludwig Kurz
Margaret Rogers
Staff members: Stan Zemler, Town Manager
Matt Mire, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager
Patty McKenny, Town Clerk
The first item on the agenda was the 2014 Youth Recognition Awards. Mayor Andy Daly
presented these awards to Eva Hutchinson — Battle Mountain High School and Anthony "Clay"
Kirwood — Vail Mountain School. He noted that the purpose of the awards was to recognize and
reinforce outstanding achievement by youth of the Upper Eagle Valley, both for their individual
achievements and as role models for their peers.
The second item on the agendas was Citizen Participation. There were no comments at this
time.
The third item on the agenda was the Consent Agenda.
1) Easement Vacation at 2754 Snowberry Drive
Staff suggested vacating this portion of the Roadway, Parking and Utility Easement with the
condition that all other applicable utility agencies also agree to vacate the easement. Moffet
moved to approve the consent agenda with a second by Bruno. The motion was unanimously
approved (5-0).
The fourth item on the agenda was the Town Manager's Report which included a request from
the Eagle Air Alliance group, including President Mike Brown & Vail Valley Partnership (VVP)
Director Chris Romer, inviting a couple of Vail Town Council members to join them in
discussions about plans for growing their services and funding opportunities. Councilors Moffet
and Bruno volunteered to serve in this capacity with EGE. He also noted the Vail Valley
Medical Center provided a master plan update at the work session earlier as well as at a
Planning & Environmental Commission last Monday. It was noted that there was a, request for
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additional parking and maybe a public / private parking scenario would be reviewed. This topic
would receive multiple public hearings for citizen input and would likely be scheduled in July.
The fifth item on the agenda was an update regarding the outcome of the April 24
neighborhood planning meeting for Booth Creek Park. Todd Oppenheimer, Project Manager,
spoke about two possible philosophical approaches the Council could take in selecting the
design for Booth Creek Park. He spoke about the first one as a direct response to the
neighborhood input as the primary users of the facility. In this approach the town -wide park
system and community demand is considered to a lesser degree than those of the
neighborhood. This approach acknowledges Booth Creek Park as a public space dedicated to
the town by the developer and intended to serve the needs of the neighborhood. He then spoke
about the second approach as a park system -wide approach looking to fill demand for
recreation activities that are currently under provided in the community. In this approach the
neighborhood desires are considered; however; the larger needs of the community are equally
important. He reviewed staff's recommendations noting that an approach that favors the
neighborhood in the design of Booth Creek Park. The property was dedicated to the town for the
benefit of the neighborhood and the small, 3 acre site does not lend itself to fulfilling community
park needs. Staff recommended the Council consider the following lists for elements to include
and to discard in subsequent options for the development of the park. On the 3 acre Booth
Creek Park site additional prioritization included park elements may be required to avoid over-
development and possibly exceeding budget allocations.
Elements to Include:
�] Single tennis court.
:1 Half court basketball/multiuse court with a rebound wall.
:1 Artist inspired, natural playground.
2-stall, 3 season public restroom.
:1 Picnic shelter.
:1 Small informal amphitheater space.
:1 Paved pedestrian path, looped through the park.
:1 Soft surface interpretative nature trail through Tract B.
:1 Limited number of fitness course equipment.
:1 Other small elements such as horseshoes, tether ball, etc.
:1 On -street parallel parking.
Elements to Discard were noted as follows:
�] Pickleball courts.
:1 Bridge crossing Booth Creek.
:1 Modifications to Booth Creek streambanks.
:1 On -site parking.
:1 Skate park.
Public input was received at this time and several community members provided input as
follows:
■ Joe Rink, resident, supported the nature of a neighborhood park with a request for two
pickleball courts to be included.
■ Art Abplanalp, representing the Carnie family, thanked Council for evaluating the input from
the neighborhood noting the park does need some attention. His clients were supportive of
staff's list and conclusions and noted that they agreed there is a need for pickleball courts,
but did not support it at the Booth Creek Park location.
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Peggy Nicholls, resident, appreciated the park improvements hoping to keep it as a low key
gathering place. She also expressed concern with having meetings during the off-season
noting that no one was around to attend the meeting or give input. She suggested they wait
on any final decision until more people can participate in the process.
Penny Turillo, resident, thanked staff for holding the meetings and providing for
recommendations that support the neighborhood. She preferred that more "study" be
completed on sound impacts and hoped that a berm or sound barrier would be included in
the improvements.
With this public input and after further Council discussion, the following next steps were
identified:
■ Engage Recreation Subcommittee and Vail Recreation District to help in providing
suggestions as to where a good location might be for the pickleball courts.
• Include the bridge in the improvements with necessary engineering study.
■ Follow up meetings with the neighborhood and those parties interested in finalizing the park
improvements
Council directed staff to work with the Vail Recreation District and Recreation Subcommittee to
continue reviewing the opportunities listed for park improvements and to assist with evaluating
the community's request for pickleball courts and finding the "right" location. Mayor Daly
thanked community members for their participation and input in the process.
The sixth item on the agenda was a presentation of the Draft Market Analysis — Chamonix For -
Sale Housing Study. George Ruther, Community Development Director, noted the Town of Vail
acquired the Chamonix Parcel with the expressed intent of developing deed restricted housing
on the site and that a master plan for the development of the site has been completed and
adopted by the Town Council and previous market studies have been prepared. In January of
2014, the Vail Town Council instructed staff to coordinate the completion of an update market
study for the Chamonix Parcel. The updated study was completed and presented by Melanie
Rees, Rees Consulting, Inc., and is to be used to guide future decision making with regard to
the potential for development on the site. The presentation included a summary of the purpose
of the study, an overview of the current master plan for the site, a locational analysis, area
demographic and economic information, a rental market overview, summary of current market
conditions and demand estimates, competitive analysis and information on mortgage
availability. The presentation ended with a series of conclusions and recommendations for
Town Council's consideration based upon information contained within the study. She spent
considerable time highlighting the results of the study. After the presentation, Town Council
provided the following input:
✓ Review the question and assumptions again.
✓ Review policy objectives again.
✓ What is the current demand for housing?
✓ What market is Vail trying to attract? Families?
✓ Is it time to look at a model that has fewer units that are larger with less overall density?
✓ What square footage do families require?
✓ Is structured pricing part of the program again?
✓ Need housing options that help retain residents.
✓ Preview what has been done in Frisco and Breckenridge.
✓ What model should be used with developers?
✓ Are there public/private partnership opportunities?
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✓ How can schools help retain community?
The public was invited to comment at this time. After much discussion about the study and
potential future housing needs there were some next steps identified as follows:
1) Community Development staff to facilitate a work session that would focus on addressing
and discussing overall housing strategy for the future;
2) Identify and address each housing market segment;
3) Analyze and identify more exemplary sites so that future site visits can be arranged to help
in providing examples that are working;
4) Contact and include Vail Board of Realtors in the discussion;
5) Include the Vail Local Housing Authority in the discussion as well.
The seventh item on the agenda was the request for additional antenna system nodes from
Crown Castle International in order to help improve signals in certain areas of Vail. Ron
Braden, IT Director, presented the request along with an update on the project. He noted that
while construction has already begun on the remaining 23 DAS nodes, Crown Castle requests
an additional six nodes in order to accommodate Verizon's and Sprint's need for coverage, the
carriers who have recently signed on to provide service. So in light of new carriers, there is a
need for a third set of antennas to the seven poles. It was noted that council's objective has
been to offer world class cellular service in Vail, and if this can be accomplished before 2015,
that would be great. There were some comments about the visual impacts; however, overall
there was unanimous support to move forward with the request. Moffet moved to approve the
request for an additional 7 antenna nodes; Chapin seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously (5-0). There was no public input on the topic. There was a brief comment about
the related costs of the installation of the nodes.
The eighth item on the agenda was second reading of Ordinance No. 11, Series of 2014, an
ordinance repealing and reenacting the approved development plan for Phase III of Special
Development District No. 6, Vail Village Inn, pursuant to Section 12-9A-10, Amendment
Procedures, Vail Town Code, to allow for an increase in gross residential floor area to facilitate
additions to existing dwelling units, located at 100 East Meadow Units 501 and 502 (Vail Village
Inn, Phase III) /Lot O, Block 5D, Vail Village Filing 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto.
Planner Jonathan Spence presented the application noting that Vail Village Inn Phase III is
proposing to add about 792 sq. ft. of GRFA to units 501 and 502; he noted that PEC
recommended approval of Ord. No. 11. The ordinance was approved on May 6th on first
reading. While there were questions at the last meeting about the public benefit offered as part
of the amendment to the development plan, most council members were satisfied with the fact
the roof would be redone serving as public benefit to the complex and town. Moffet did not see
the exchange as equitable since with the approval of the amendment the town was granting
property owners an additional $2M in property value. There was also additional information
presented in the council packet memo that addressed questions concerning parking
requirements for residential units in the vicinity of SDD No. 6, provided as Attachment B. Bugby
moved to approve Ordinance No 11, Series of 2014. It was requested by staff to include the
PEC conditions and findings with the motion; Bugby agreed to include conditions and findings
with the motion as follows:
PEC Conditions -
1. This SDD major amendment approval is contingent upon the applicant obtaining Town of Vail
approval of the associated design review application, including compliance with Sec. 14-10-5 Building
Materials and Design, Vail Town Code,
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2. The applicant shall mitigate the employee generation impact created by the addition of 792 square
feet of GRFA in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 12-24, Inclusionary Zoning, Vail Town
Code. The applicant shall make the required fee in lieu payment to the Town of Vail prior to the
issuance of any building permit.
3. The applicant shall receive and submit in conjunction with the building permit, all applicable Colorado
Department of Transportation approvals for all impacts to the South Frontage Road East, including
construction staging, if necessary.
4. The applicant shall amend the recorded condominium map to reflect the increase in floor area and
space designation, prior to requesting any certificate of occupancy inspection.
5. The applicant shall replace the three (3) existing street lights located along the Frontage Road with
Town of Vail street lights per Public Work's specification. The location of the streetlights is depicted in
the Streetlight Exhibit, included as Attachment C to the May 6, 2014 PEC130046 Town Council
Memo. The number of new fixtures shall be determined by the Director of Public Works and will not
exceed three. The new street lights shall be installed prior to requesting any certificate of occupancy
inspection.
Council Findings -
1 . That the special development district amendment complies with the standards listed Article 12-9A,
Special Development District, or that a practical solution consistent with the public interest has been
achieved.
2. That the special development district amendment is consistent with the adopted goals, objectives and
policies outlined in the Vail comprehensive plan and compatible with the development objectives of
the town; and
3. That the special development district amendment is compatible with and suitable to adjacent uses
and appropriate for the surrounding areas; and
4. That the special development district 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."
Chapin seconded the motion and it passed (4 to 1; Moffet opposed).
The ninth item on the agenda was adjournment. There being no further business to come
before the council, Moffet moved to adjourn with a second from Chapin. The motion passed
unanimously, 5-0 and the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Attest:
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