HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-10-04 Town Council MinutesVail Town Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
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 Chapin.
Members present: Dave Chapin, Mayor
Jenn Bruno, Mayor Pro Tern
Dick Cleveland
Kim Langmaid
Jen Mason
Greg Moffet
Absent: Kevin Foley
Staff members present: Stan Zemler, Town Manager
Matt Mire, Town Attorney
Patty McKenny, Town Clerk
1. Citizen Participation
■ Rick Sackbauer, ERWSD and Vail resident, read a letter of support from Congressman
Jared Polis about the wilderness designation. He spent a few minutes reviewing the work
that has been done by various stakeholder groups, including ERWSD, on the legislation.
Kim Langmaid thanked staff and board of ERWSD for their commitment to this process and
drafting the legislation.
■ New director at Children's Garden of Learning, Maggie Swonger, introduced herself and
thanks the Town of Vail for its support with their facility.
• Jill Ryan, Eagle County Commissioner, addressed the group with her election platform for
the upcoming November election
2. Proclamations
2.1. Proclamation No. 6, Series of 2016, In Recognition of the Styrofoam Stoppers for
receiving the 2016 President's Environmental Youth Award as representatives of the EPA
Region 8
Presenter(s): Kristen Bertuglia, Environmental Sustainability Manager
Background: In August 2016 Leadville students Nicole Caves, Hunter Dee, Clara Kirr, and Violet
Hill, the "Styrofoam Stoppers" traveled to Washington D.C. to receive the President's
Environmental Youth Award from President Obama in recognition of a program they
implemented to eliminate the use of Styrofoam in their school district. As part of the
Environmental Protection Agency's Region 8, the Town of Vail wishes to recognize the value of
youth leadership and environmental stewardship demonstrated by the students and the work
they did to reduce waste in the region, and set an example for all.
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The proclamation was read into the record by Council Langmaid and recognition for the
students was given with an award to the students.
3. Consent Agenda
3.1. Minutes from September 6, 2016 meeting
Moffet moved to approve the September 6, 2016 minutes; Bruno seconded the motion and it
passed (4-0; Cleveland & Mason recused).
3.2. Minutes from September 20, 2016 meeting
Moffet moved to approve the September 6, 2016 minutes; Cleveland seconded the motion and
it passed (5-0; Langmaid recused).
4. Town Manager Report
There was no report.
5. Presentations / Discussion
5.1. Public Access Television Update - Channel 5 gets new name, High Five Access Media,
and website
Presenter(s): Jake Wolf, Board Member, J.K. Perry, Executive Director, Channel 5 Public
Access Community TV (new name: High Five Access Media)
Background: Public Access TV5 is now High Five Access Media. The nonprofit has re-created
itself with a new name, logo and website, www.highfivemedia.org, to show the community the
creative opportunities at local access media. There was an invitation extended to the
community to visit their new website and learn about all their programming and open house on
the Oct. 28 at Agave.
5.2. Resolution Supporting Eagle County Ballot Issue 1A (Affordable Workforce Housing)
Presenter(s): Chris Romer, Vail Valley Partnership
Background: A "YES" vote on Issue 1A ensures our community can remain competitive to keep
locals local, creating a funding source much like other resort communities including Summit
County, Pitkin County, and Teton County, and addresses housing accessibility throughout Eagle
County through a variety of affordable housing programs including down payment assistance
and public -private partnerships. See attached possible uses of funds and FAQ's, or visit
http://voteyeson 1 a. corn for more details.
There was a presentation by Chris Romer with ample statistics and information presented about
the region's housing shortage. Chapin noted the resolution would be scheduled for the Oct 18tn
meeting as an action item. There were questions and concerns expressed about how the
funding and program would be implemented. Public input was invited; there was no input at this
time.
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6. Action Items
6.1. The Homestake Condos HOA is requesting permission to proceed through the
development review process for a trash/recycle enclosure to be located in town -owned right-of-
way.
Presenter(s): Brian Garner, Planner
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends Town Council deny the applicant's request to
proceed through the development review process.
There was no action taken on this item. The applicant was asked to explore alternative options
to using the town's right of way for their structure. The site visit taken earlier in the day was an
opportunity to review if there were other options on the property for locating the trash and
recycle enclosure. Travis Coggin, Homestake at Vail Condominium Association Board member
was present to submit their request; he noted the property has many limitations and other
locations included escalated costs. While it was acknowledged that permission had been given
to another condominium association, the preferred approach by council members was to store
these enclosures on the private property.
6.2. Ordinance No. 16, Series of 2016, First Reading, Gross Residential Floor Area, an
ordinance for a Prescribed Regulations Amendment, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment,
Vail Town Code, to amend Section 12-15-3, Definition, Calculations, and Exclusions, Vail Town
Code concerning the method for measuring Gross Residential Floor Area (GRFA) within the
hillside residential (HR), single-family residential (SFR), two-family residential (R), two-family
primary/secondary residential (PS), residential cluster (RC), low density multiple -family (LDMF),
medium density multiplefamily (MDMF), high density multiple -family (HDMF), housing (H) and
Vail Village Townhouse (VVT) districts, and setting forth details in regard thereto (PEC16-
0024).
Presenter(s): Chris Neubecker, Planning Manager
Background: This is a proposal to clarify the existing policy on Gross Residential Floor Area
(GRFA) by modifying the text of Section 12-15-3 Definition, Calculation, and Exclusions, Vail
Town Code, relating to how Gross Residential Floor Area (GRFA) is calculated in the following
zone districts: hillside residential (HR), single-family residential (SFR), two-family residential (R),
two-family primary/secondary residential (PS), residential cluster (RC), low density multiple -
family (LDMF), medium density multiplefamily (MDMF), high density multiple -family (HDMF),
housing (H) and Vail Village Townhouse (VVT) districts. The proposed ordinance would clarify
that the lowest level of a structure is the floor area with the lowest U.S.G.S. elevation, including
any floor areas within six (6) vertical feet of the lowest level. Only the below grade portions of
these floor areas would be eligible for the GRFA basement deduction. This is a clarification of
an existing policy and existing code language; it is not an application to amend the regulations.
Staff Recommendation: The Planning and Environmental Commission recommends the Vail
Town Council approve Ordinance No. 16, Series of 2016 upon first reading.
Neubecker presented a summary of this information as presented in the town council packet
memo. Chapin asked for public comment at this time and the following comments were made:
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Hans Berglund, Berglund Architects, addressed several components of the legislation. He
suggested the code has section that is interpreted by staff, this section as one of the more
common ones to interpret.
Ron Bryne, Ron Byrne & Associates Real Estate, addressed the topic noting that this is not
broken, so why fix it. He shared that staff has been successful in their interpretations over
the course of time and the ability to review the submittals on a case by case basis has been
very successful. He also suggested this topic is so confusing for property owners; this
would only be more confusing and disappointing to those who wished to redevelop their
properties. .
Public comment was closed at this time. Neubecker reiterated the legislation was not changing
the policy but rather sets forth clarity to the policy for staff.
Cleveland moved to approve on first reading, Ordinance No. 16 Series of 2016, an ordinance for
a Prescribed Regulation Amendment, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code,
to amend Section 12-15-3, Definition, Calculations, and Exclusions, Vail Town Code concerning
the method for measuring Gross Residential Floor Area (GRFA) within the hillside residential
(HR), single-family residential (SFR),two-family residential (R), two-family primary/secondary
residential (PS), residential cluster (RC), low density multiple -family (LDMF), medium density
multiple -family (MDMF), high density multiple -family (HDMF), housing (H) and Vail Village
Townhouse (VVT) districts, including that a multi -unit building shall be considered one structure,
and setting forth details in regard, subject to findings as follows:
1. That the amendment is consistent with the applicable elements of the adopted goals,
objectives and policies outlined in the Vail Comprehensive Plan and is compatible with the
development objectives of the Town;
2. That the amendment furthers the general and specific purposes of the Zoning Regulations
outlined in Section 12-1-2, Purpose, Vail Town Code; and
3. 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."
Bruno seconded the motion and it passed (4-2; Mason, Moffet — no). George Ruther, Director
of Community Development, spoke in support of the PEC recommendation and the language
which would include the description of the floor levels "within six vertical feet of the lowest level"
with a request the council reconsider including that language.
6.3. Ordinance No. 26, Series of 2016, First Reading, Regulation of Greenhouses and Hoop
Houses
Presenter(s): Jonathan Spence, Planner
Background: It is the intent of the amendment to provide opportunities for residents to
participate in growing food or ornamental crops within a minimal regulatory framework while
reducing the potential impact on neighboring properties.
Spence noted the intent of the regulations was to provide opportunities to grow food or
ornamental crops with minimal regulatory framework and minimum impact on neighbors. There
was some discussion about the following:
✓ There was currently limited language in the code
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✓ Was the growing of marijuana addressed? It was noted this could be addressed in the
nuisance section
Public input was invited and no public input was given. Langmaid moved to approve Ordinance
No. 26, Series of 2016, First Reading, Regulation of Greenhouses and Hoop Houses. Bruno
seconded the motion. There was a suggestion to change the five feet height restriction to four
feet height instead. The amendment was agreed to by Langmaid and Bruno. The motion
passed (5-1- Moffet — no).
6.4. Ordinance No. 27, Series of 2016, First Reading, Code Amendments to Sections 12-2:
Definitions, 12-11: Design Review, 12-14: Supplemental Regulations, 12-15: Gross Residential
Floor Area, 12-16: Conditional Use Permits and 12-17: Variances related to the joint property
owner submittal requirement.
Presenter(s): Jonathan Spence, Planner
Background: It is the intent of the amendment to clarify and codify existing standard operating
procedures related to joint property owner submittal requirements.
Spence noted the current code language related to "when written approval of another property
owner, owners or applicable owners' association is required" is unclear. The existing language
doesn't adequately relay to a prospective applicant or property owner the circumstances when
this approval is needed. This revision would create clarity in understanding when join property
owner approval is required. Public comment was invited and none was heard. There was
discussion about the related process for joint notifications. Moffet moved to Ordinance No. 27
on first reading, Bruno seconded the motion and it passed (6-0).
7. Public Hearings
7.1. Ordinance No. 21, Series of 2016, Second Reading, An Ordinance Amending Title 5 of the
Vail Town Code by the Addition Thereto of a New Chapter 15 Concerning the Regulation of
Recreational Unmanned Aircraft Systems (DRONES)
Presenter(s): Craig Bettis, Commander, VPD
Background: Unmanned aircraft systems ("UAS"), commonly known as drones, are devices that
are used or are intended to be used for flight in the air with no onboard pilot. The Town Council
finds that recreational UAS, when operated within the Town and particularly in populated areas,
present an appreciable risk to public safety in the air and to persons and property on the
ground. The Town Council, pursuant to its authority to protect and secure the public health,
safety and welfare of its citizens, desires to enact regulations for the use and operation of
recreational UAS in the Town.
Bettis presented the ordinance for second reading noting the legislation was not about
regulating commercial drones but rather regulating recreational drone use on public property in
an effort to ensure safety for residents and guest on town property. He noted there were
specific locations identified in the ordinance that would not allow this on public property, such as
some parks, pedestrian ways, and near medical center. He noted some public input about the
private use of drones over private property and what the legal ramifications would be; the town
would not restrict use on private property. Public comments were invited at this time and Gwen
Scalpello, resident, expressed concern about the allowing drones in the path of the flight for life
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helicopters, requesting consideration for an inclusion of Meadow Drive between Lionshead and
Vail Village, as property where drones would not be allowed. The public hearing was closed
and a motion was made. Moffet moved to approve Ordinance No. 21, Series of 2016, Second
Reading, An Ordinance Amending Title 5 of the Vail Town Code by the Addition Thereto of a
New Chapter 15 Concerning the Regulation of Recreational Unmanned Aircraft Systems
(DRONES) with an amendment to add Meadow Drive between Lionshead Vail Village. Mason
seconded the motion and it passed (5-1; Cleveland opposed).
7.2. Ordinance No. 22, Series of 2016, Second Reading, An Ordinance Repealing and
Reenacting Chapter 4 of Title 5 of the Vail Town Code, Concerning Smoking
Presenter(s): Dwight Henninger, Police Chief and Matt Mire, Town Attorney
Background: In 2006, the Colorado legislature passed the Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act,
C.R.S. § 25-14-201, et seq. (the "CCIAA"), which provides that a municipality may enact, adopt,
and enforce smoking regulations that are no less stringent than state law. The Town Council
desires to repeal and reenact Chapter 4 of Title 5 of the Vail Town Code to comply with the
CCIAA
Police Chief Henninger presented the ordinance with a brief explanation and noting the
legislation was written so as to comply with current State of Colorado legislation, the Colorado
Clean Indoor Act. Public comments were invited at this time. Local resident and business
owner, Tommy Neyens, spoke about his concerns with enforcement and distance requirements.
He preferred a 25 foot distance from businesses and an inclusion of this distance at bus stops.
Some council members supported a 25 foot distance although it was suggested there would be
unintended consequences with such a restriction. The Town Attorney offered to present more
information at the next meeting about restricting more locations and providing the County's
legislation, which was thought more restrictive. Moffet moved to table until Ordinance No. 22,
Series of 2016, Second Reading, An Ordinance Repealing and Reenacting Chapter 4 of Title 5
of the Vail Town Code, Concerning Smoking until the October 18 meeting. Bruno seconded the
motion and it passed (6-0).
There being no further business to come before the council, Moffet moved to adjourn the
meeting and Bruno seconded the motion which passed (6-0) and the meeting adjourned at
8:45 p.m.
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