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Tuesday, December 15, 2015
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 Dave Chapin.
Members present: Dave Chapin, Mayor
Jenn Bruno, Mayor Pro Tern
Dick Cleveland
Kevin Foley
Kim Langmaid
Jen Mason
Greg Moffet
Staff members present: Stan Zemler, Town Manager
Matt Mire, Town Attorney
Patty McKenny, Town Clerk
The first item of business was Citizen Participation.
Two representatives from the Vail Commons' housing complex addressed the Town Council
with a request to consider allowing the Association to defer its land lease payments to the
town in order to use the monies to fund a reserve account which would pay for future capital
projects. The Town manager noted staff is currently reviewing the terms of the lease and
the request and would return with more information at one of the January meetings.
Karl Fauland, resident of Geneva Drive, thanked town staff for efforts to clean up their
neighborhood.
The second item on the agenda was the Town Manager's Report; there were no updates
presented.
The third item of business was the appointment of new members to the Commission on Special
Events; it was noted seven applicants were interviewed during the work session. Bruno moved
to appoint Kim Newbury Rediker, Mark Christie, and Sheena Richardson to the CSE for two
year terms. Moffet seconded the motion and it passed (7-0).
The fourth item of business was the appointment of one new member to PEC to serve the term
vacated by newly elected council member Dick Cleveland. Two interviews were conducted
during the work session. Bruno moved to appoint Ludwig Kurz to PEC to serve the term ending
March 31, 2016. Cleveland seconded the motion and it passed (7-0).
The fifth item on the agenda was a presentation by Ian Warda, Director of Burton Events, with
an update about the Burton US Open Snowboard Championships to be held February', 29
through March 5. There were also some introductions of new team members responsible for
the production and operation of the upcoming event. There were some questions from town
council members about the following items, 1) Burton programming related to environmental
sustainability, 2) status of sponsorships and partners, 3) what kinds of event improvements
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would be sought, 4) eligibility and qualification requirements, 5) the impacts from the town and
need for Vail Resorts, Inc. in constructing and providing the infrastructure, 6) and the town's
request for a complete and detailed after event report. It was noted the town fully supports the
event with its production support and funding levels.
The sixth item on the agenda was second reading of Ordinance No. 17, Series 2015 an
Ordinance making budget adjustments to the Town of Vail General Fund, Capital Projects Fund,
Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund, and Timber Ridge Enterprise Fund as presented by Carlie
Smith, Budget Analyst. Zemler asked for input about the possibility of including a photovoltaic
system with the remodel of the Golf and Nordic Clubhouse project as funding would need to be
included in the first 2016 supplemental budget ordinance. There was unanimous support for
researching this kind of installation and associated costs. Moffet moved to approve Ordinance
No. 17; Foley seconded the motion. There was not public input on the ordinance. The motion
passed (7-0).
The seventh item on the agenda was Resolution No. 38, Series of 2015, a Resolution
amending the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan to amend detailed plan recommendations
for future development on the Evergreen at Vail development site, as prescribed in Chapter 5 of
the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, and setting forth details in regard thereto, as
presented by George Ruther, Director of Community Development. Mayor Chapin noted the
public hearing was continued from the last meeting and he opened the hearing at this time.
Ruther addressed the resolution which depicts the amendments specifically addressed in
Chapter 5, (including changes in 5.19.1 through 5.19.9) and he also spoke about Chapter 4 as it
pertains to all of Lionshead relevant to such topics as the lodging hub, the connection to Vail
Village, north -south orientation of buildings, loading and delivery, etc. He reviewed each of the
objectives as addressed with amendments and noted the numerous community benefits that
would result with revising the Master Plan. He spoke about the history of the master plan, the
number of times it has been updated over the years, and how the Evergreen Lodge was added
in 2005 and rezoned. There was a preview of the upcoming process as it related to'the
amendment review, the rezoning/subdivision and the development review which would be
completed by both PEC and DRB. And finally, he recognized public input received from 1) Vail
International Condominiums, a letter requesting further communication with the town to address
their concerns and issues with the proposed amendments, and 3) Gwen Scalpello, d letter
requesting the removal of language that references allowing a portion of Lot 10 to be used as
potential mitigation for roundabout impacts to the Evergreen property.
Dominic Mauriello, representing the applicant, also presented some slides addressing their
perspective on the proposed amendments; he noted there were unanimous approvals of the
amendments by PEC. He provided details about the property as it stands today and what would
be proposed for the future, with a review of hotel rooms, condo units, food and beverage,
meeting rooms, parking, etc. His listing of overall community benefits included the following:
✓ Release of covenants held by Evergreen on VVMC property
✓ Allows well over 100K sq. ft. of future expansion to VVMC main campus
✓ Addresses issues and impacts related to helipad and flight path over Evergreen Lodge
✓ Provides for north -south building orientation (goal of master plan)
✓ Allows for land trade
✓ Allows north -south pedestrian corridor through the property
✓ Reflects TOV proposed roundabout which impacts Evergreen property
✓ Requires protection and enhancement of Middle Creek corridor
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✓ Accommodates new TOV roundabout
✓ Prohibits vehicular access from W. Meadow Drive
He also addressed and reviewed the "live beds" policy, the specific comments heard from the
last public meeting, and provided a more thorough review of the impacts to Middle Creek by the
proposed development, specifically comments about the 1) need for more set backs froth the
creek and 2) too much shading of Middle Creek. The applicant's perspective on these items
was shared, and in summary, it was noted that an increase in creek setback was not
"reasonable" because if affected the current development rights significantly; there were
suggestions about other ways to address stream health. And, Mauriello noted the results of a
"sun shade analyses" which showed the creek would be shaded during the day regardless of
the buildings at a height of 4 or S stories in height. The comments from both Vail resident
Scalpello and Vail International were addressed as he noted the language about Lot 10 was not
binding in any way and they were willing to take into consideration the VI concerns about inside
loading & delivery but would wait to proceed through the development review process before
addressing the other concerns identified, i.e. stepping back and articulation of the building
structure from the west. In closing, he requested a "vote yes" on the amendments in light of
WMC and community benefits overall.
Chapin opened the public hearing and input was received as follows:
Tom Braun and Jim Wear, representing WMC, requested the council vote "yes" on the
resolution as their concerns have been addressed.
Rick Pylman, representing Vail International, expressed concern about the absence of an
adjacent property notification and the concerns the association has with the proposed
development, related to 1) loading and delivery, and 2) the building orientation. He
requested more time allowing them a chance to review and resolve the issues.
Heidi Hansen, Vail International resident, expressed their need for more time to world with
attorneys and stakeholders about several issues.
Mery Lapin, 232 W. Meadow Drive, expressed concerns as well, noting the following;
1) need to change the notification requirements to include broader range of neighborhoods
when master plan amendments are being considered, 2) preferences for Middle Creek set
backs, 3) concern with language related to trading or selling town owned Lot 10, . He
requested the council delay the vote for two months allowing for more time for negotiations
to occur which may resolve some of these concerns and issues, as there is a need to
thoroughly understand the impacts and implications of the plan amendments.
Jim Lamont, Vail Homeowners Association, suggested the notification requirements be
changed to include all adjacent neighbors.
Mayor Chapin thanked the public for the comments and closed this part of the hearing. There
were brief closing remarks made by the applicant, Mauriello, who spoke about the upcoming
development process and their willingness to continue to work with stakeholders, as well as the
Director of Community Development, who clarified a few of the plan section changes made from
the last meeting as a result of public input. There were some comments made by town council
members related to Lot 10, the impacts to Middle Creek and need to continue a review Of the
area's riparian corridor, and suggestions made to the size of meeting/conference rooms.
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Foley moved to table Resolution No. 38 and continue the public hearing until January 5, 2016.
Langmaid seconded the motion and it passed (4-3; Chapin, Foley, Langmaid, Mason — yes;
Bruno, Cleveland, Moffet — no). The Town Attorney reminded the members that no discussion
about this matter should be held outside the hearing.
The eighth item on the agenda was Resolution No. 37, Series of 2015, a Resolution allowing
for an administrative extension to the approval for the Cornerstone Residences Approved
Development Plan which is set to expire June 1, 2016, and setting forth details in regard
thereto, as presented by George Ruther, Director of Community Development. It was noted on
that on February 16, 2010, the Vail Town Council adopted Resolution No. 6, Series of'2010,
which allowed for the administrative approval of an eighteen (18) month extension of the
approved development plan for four projects. On March 6, 2012, the Vail Town Council adopted
Resolution No. 13, Series of 2012, which allowed for an administrative approval of the approved
development plans for four projects to June 1, 2015. On February 17, 2015, the Vail Town
Council adopted Resolution No. 5, Series of 2015, which allowed for a one-year administrative
extension to the lapse of approval for the Cornerstone Residences Approved Development
Plan. This approval is set to lapse on June 1, 2016. He noted the recession was the cause for
the delay of the project and their recommendation for approval of one more year as an
extension. They are still required to meet all of their obligations including the employee housing
requirement. Moffet moved to approve Resolution No. 37, Bruno seconded the motion.
Cleveland noted he would vote against the extension because the development plan is almost
10 years old and it would be time for another review by DRB and PEC in light of new ownership
and current regulations. Foley also noted he would vote no and also believes the older projects
must come through the process for another round of review. Dominic Mauriello did paint out
that the parties purchasing the property just need more time to understand the development
plan and requirements. The motion passed (4-3; Bruno, Langmaid, Mason, Moffet — yes;
Cleveland, Foley, Chapin — no),
The ninth item on the agenda was the Appeal of the Design Review Board's decision on Simba
Run Condominiums' application for an exterior alteration (DRB150454), an appeal, pursuant to
Section 12-3-3, Appeals, Vail Town Code, of the final decision of the Town of Vail Design
Review Board on October 21, 2015, approving a dehumidifier, associated condenser and
screen wall at the Simba Run Condominiums, located at 1100 North Frontage Road West/Lots
6-10, Block C, Lion's Ridge Subdivision, and setting forth details in regard thereto. It was noted
due to a scheduling conflict with the Simba Run Homeowner's Annual Meeting, resulti ig in the
applicant, the applicant's representative and the appellant being unable to attend the —own
Council meeting, staff recommended continuing the public hearing to consider the abcve
referenced appeal to the council's regular meeting schedule on January 5, 2016. Moffet moved
to continue the hearing until January 5, 2016; Bruno seconded the motion and it passed (7-0).
The tenth item on the agenda was adjournment. There being no further business to come
before the council, Foley moved to adjourn the meeting and Moffet seconded the motion which
passed unanimously, (7-0) and the meeting adjourned 8:40 p.m.
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Attest:
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Respectfully Submitted, I
apin, Mayor`
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