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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-03-17 Town Council MinutesVail Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 17, 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 Andy Daly. Members present: Andy Daly, Mayor Ludwig Kurz, Mayor Pro Tern Jenn Bruno Dale Bugby Dave Chapin Margaret Rogers Member absent: Greg Moffet Staff members present: Matt Mire, Town Attorney Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager Patty McKenny, Town Clerk Mayor Daly acknowledged Pam Brandmeyer's 35 years of service thanking her for all she has done for the town throughout her career and with an estimated 700 council meetings she has attended. The audience also expressed their appreciation with a standing ovation. The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation and no comments were heard at this time. The second item was on the agenda was the consent agenda as follows: 1) Resolution No. 8, Series of 2015, A Resolution Authoring the Town of Vail to Grant a Utility/Access Easement to Holy Cross Energy; and Setting Forth Details in Regard Thereto - Chad Salli Kurz moved to approve Resolution No 8; Bugby seconded the motion and it passed unanimously (6-0). 2) 2015 Vail Crack Seal Contract Award Bugby moved to authorize the Town Manager to enter into an agreement with Superior Asphalt, LC to complete the 2015 Vail Crack Seal project in an amount not to exceed $165,480; Kurz seconded the motion and it passed unanimously (6-0). The third item on the agenda was recognizing the earlier executive session held during the work session. There were no follow-up actions to the executive session. The fourth item on the agenda was the Town Manager's Report and there was nothing further provided at this time. The fifth item on the agenda was consideration of Resolutions Nos. 3 & 4, Series of 2015, which have been drafted to facilitate the adoption of the Vail Valley Medical Center Site Specific Redevelopment Master Plan. The Vail Town Council was being asked to approve the two resolutions as drafted, and if approved, a new redevelopment master plan would be adopted for the VVMC campus and the Vail Land Use Plan would be amended to incorporate the master Town Council Meeting Minutes of March 17, 2015 Page 1 plan into the town's comprehensive planning documents. It was noted the master plan would be used by the applicant and the town to guide future development decisions for the WMC campus. Mayor Daly noted that public input would be taken and this hearing was the 4th one on this topic. George Ruther, Director of Community Development, noted some highlights about the project and the process: ✓ WMC Master Plan was completed in order to help guide them through redevelopment of the campus ✓ The action taken this evening is NOT approval of the development application ✓ The development application would be submitted to the Planning and Environmental Commission in the near future for their review ✓ The role of master plan is to ensure that the 13 development objectives are met as they were outlined by the Town of Vail ✓ The WMC Master Plan is used as a 5 to 7 year planning document ✓ A summary of the historical review process was given ✓ The proposal begs the question of "does the master plan meet the criteria of the town's master planning process as described in Vail's Land Use Plan? ✓ PEC unanimously approved the recommendation for approval with regard to the adoption of Resolution No. 3, Series of 2015, A Resolution adopting the Vail Valley Medical Center Site Specific Redevelopment Master Plan dated Mach 17, 2015 as an Official Element of the Vail Land Use Plan and as a valid Planning Document to be used to guide redevelopment and growth in the Vail Valley Medical Center Site Specific Redevelopment Master Plan Study Area Boundaries, and setting forth details in regard thereto and Resolution No. 4, Series of 2015, A Resolution amending a certain section of the Vail Land Use Plan to allow for the addition of the Vail Valley Medical Center Site Specific Redevelopment Master Plan Land Use Category, and Amendments to Vail Land Use Plan Map, and setting forth details in regard thereto. Tom Braun, Braun & Associates Inc., addressed a number of items raised at previous meetings (March 3 hearing) related to Middle Creek, loading/delivery facility design considerations, West Meadow Drive traffic/East Wing - parking management, and Design, Architecture, Massing on Meadow Drive and emergency traffic in relation to Meadow Drive (emergency vehicles will continue to use this road). A master plan overview was presented noting changes to the helipad chapter and one final review of the 13 town objectives. Doris Kirchner, WMC CEO, made some closing remarks with a reminder about their mission and vision and future of their health care campus to offer the highest quality of services to the community. Mayor Daly asked for input at this time with several comments from the public: Mery Lapin, resident, thanked Pam Brandmeyer for her years of service and then expressed his concerns about the WMC redevelopment as follows, 1) financial solvency of the WMC and its status as a non profit organization yet it operates as a private business, 2) a transparent timeline and need to ensure deadlines are met, 3) does the campus have enough land and room for final build out, 4) height of new helipad, 5) that Lot 10 remained town owned. He also thanked WMC staff and particularly Doris for her efforts and interactions with the community about this expansion. Michael Cacioppo inquired as to the timeframe allowed to other vs. him for public input. He asked some questions and expressed concerns about the financial parameters the WMC operates under, expenditures of the hospital and the height of the helipad structure. Ron Snow, resident, continued to express his concerns about the impacts on the neighborhood, the safety concerns related to the helipad location and flight paths. Town Council Meeting Minutes of March 17, 2015 Page 2 Jim Lamont, Vail Homeowners Association, suggested calling the question and prefers to move forward on this topic. He also thanked Pam Brandmeyer for all her personal care and efforts into the Vail community, suggesting she has been the "mother to this community". He moved to thanking Community Development Director George Ruther for his team's deliberative review process of this matter and he should be highly commended. And finally he gave accolades to Doris Kirchner, VVMC, who caused the beginnings of the dialogue to occur between the hospital and the neighborhood, and he noted that she is to be commended as she has heard the input, and while may not agree, there is at the very least communication occurring. Further questions and comments were made about the helipad, flight paths, FAA requirements to monitor the helipad, (which would not be imposed because of the private ownership of the business), and the ability to require detailed operating records. Rogers moved to approve Resolution No. 3, Series of 2015, adopting the Vail Valley Medical Center Site Specific Redevelopment Master Plan, to establish a comprehensive redevelopment plan for the Vail Valley Medical Center, Lot 10 (Town of Vail parking lot), and US Bank Building, located at 181 and 281 West Meadow Drive and 108 South Frontage Road West/ Lots E, F, and 10 Vail Village Filing 2, and Lot D-2, A Resubdivision of Lot D, Vail Village Filing 2, and setting forth details in regard thereto, and further noted that based upon the review of the criteria outlined in Section VI of the Staff memorandum to the Planning and Environmental Commission dated January 26, 2015, and the evidence and testimony presented, the Vail Town Council finds: 1. That the Vail Valley Medical Center Site Specific Redevelopment Master Plan was developed through extensive participation by the public and Planning and Environmental Commission; and 2. That the Vail Valley Medical Center Site Specific Redevelopment Master Plan is a reflection of the goals, desires, and objectives of the citizens of the Town of Vail for the long term planning of the development of the Vail Valley Medical Center campus; and 3. That the VVMC has developed the Vail Valley Medical Center Site Specific Redevelopment Master Plan in conjunction with the Town of Vail in order to ensure the ability to provide for the long term growth of the healthcare facility; and 4. That the relocation of the emergency helipad to an on -site location has been thoroughly reviewed by qualified experts and has been found to meet or exceed prescribed FAA regulations and meet the long term emergency healthcare needs of the community; 5. That the Vail Valley Medical Center Site Specific Redevelopment Master Plan is consistent with the adopted goals, objectives and policies outlined in the Vail comprehensive plan and advances the development objectives of the town; and 6. That the Vail Valley Medical Center Site Specific Redevelopment Master Plan is compatible with and suitable to adjacent uses and appropriate for the surrounding areas; and 7. That the Vail Valley Medical Center Site Specific Redevelopment Master Plan 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." Kurz seconded the motion. Bugby agreed the distance between the helipad and the neighborhood was minimal, but believes placing the location at the hospital campus is better than its current location on public lands, and in addition supported VVMC taking control and ownership of their own parking needs. Mayor Daly requested a couple of amendments be made to the VVMC Master Plan which would address the preparation of an emergency Town Council Meeting Minutes of March 17, 2015 Page 3 management plan for the helipad in cooperation with VFD and VPD and that VVMC contractually obligate their air ambulance flight service to flying within the assigned flight path limits, weather permitting. Rogers: amended her motion to include changes suggested by Mayor Daly; Kurz seconded the amended motion and it was approved unanimously (6-0). Rogers moved to approve Resolution No. 4, Series of 2015, adopting amendments to the Vail Land Use Plan, pursuant to Section 8-3, Amendment Process, Vail Land Use Plan, to establish the Vail Valley Medical Center Site Specific Redevelopment Master Plan land use category and change the land use designation for the four properties contained within the study area boundaries of the Vail Valley Medical Center Master Plan from Transition to the Vail Valley Medical Center Site Specific Redevelopment Master Plan area, located at 181 and 281 West Meadow Drive and 108 South Frontage Road West/ Lots E, F, and 10 Vail Village Filing 2, and Lot D-2, A Resubdivision of Lot D Vail Village Filing 2, and setting forth details in regard thereto, further noting the Vail Town Council finds that the conditions of the Town and the Vail Valley Medical Center campus have changed since the adoption of the Vail Land Use Plan. Specifically, the Council finds that the Vail Valley Medical Center Site Specific Redevelopment Master Plan needs to be identified as the guiding document for properties within the study area boundaries. Further, the proposed amendments are in concert with the plan in general as the amendments will help to articulate the land use goals of the Town and can be used to guide decision making around the goals, objectives and policies outlined in the Vail Land Use Plan. Kurz seconded the motion and it passed unanimously (6-0). The sixth item on the agenda was second reading of Ordinance No. 3, Series of 2015, An Ordinance Amending Sections 3-3-2 and 3-3-3- of the Vail Town Code to Reduce the Minimum Required Number of Arts Board Members from Nine to Seven. Molly Eppard, Art in Public Places Coordinator, and Matt Mire, Town Attorney noted there were no changes from first reading. Rogers summarized the intent of ordinance by explaining a reduction in the number of members may help create a more efficient board environment related to attendance and recruitment. Rogers moved to approve Ordinance No. 3 on second reading; Bugby seconded the motion. No public comments were made and the motion passed unanimously (6-0). The seventh item on the agenda was first reading of Ordinance No. 4, Series of 2015 An Ordinance Protecting Certain Stream Tract Property in the Town by Prohibiting the Installation or Maintenance of Private Improvements on Such Property. Matt Mire, Town Attorney noted that over the course of time, private improvements such as landscaping, patios and other improvements from properties adjacent to stream tracts have been constructed and maintained within the Town's riparian areas without permission or authorization from the Town. This legislation drafted helps the Town's authority to regulate for the public health, safety and welfare as it applies to the certain stream tracts that are town owned and should be used solely and exclusively as natural open space, and that private improvements or encroachments of any kind are prohibited in these areas without the prior written authorization of the Town Council. Rogers moved to approve Ordinance No. 4 on first reading; Kurz seconded the motion. Bugby presented his opinion that the legislation is a reaction on current litigation that should be handled prior to the town' addressing the topic. There was no other public input and the motion was approved (5-1; Bugby opposed). The eighth item on the agenda was the appointment of new members to the Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) and the Art in Public Places Board (AIPP). Town Clerk Patty McKenny explained that appointments would not be made to the Design Review Board since no letters of interest were received; it was noted that another public notice posting has been made Town Council Meeting Minutes of March 17, 2015 Page 4 for the DRB position. Kurz moved to appoint to Brian Gillette, Kirk Hansen, and JohnRyan Lockman to PEC and Michael Kurz to AIPP. Rogers seconded the appointments which passed unanimously (6-0). The ninth item on the agenda was adjournment. There being no further business to come before the council; Kurz moved to adjourn the meeting and Bugby seconded the motion which passed unanimously, (6-0) and the meeting adjourned 7:45 p.m. Attest: Patti? a ny, T �wnnIrk Respectfully Submitted, Andrew P. Daly, Town Council Meeting Minutes of March 17, 2015 Page 5