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Tuesday, September 18, 2018
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
Travis Coggin
Kevin Foley
Kim Langmaid
Jen Mason
Greg Moffet
Staff members present: Greg Clifton, Town Manager
Matt Mire, Town Attorney
Patty McKenny, Town Clerk
Citizen Participation
Tom Saalfeld, Vail Recreation District, informed the community that Mike Ortiz, Executive
Director, was recognized as special district manager of the year as presented by the Special
Districts Association of Colorado.
Rondi Borgen, resident, expressed concern about speeding and traffic on Booth Creek
Road due to the Booth Creek trailhead.
2. Proclamations
2.1. Proclamation No. 7, Series of 2018, Recognizing Library Card Sign-up Month -
35th Anniversary Celebration
Presenter(s): Dave Chapin, Mayor, Lori Ann Barnes, Vail Librarian
The proclamation was read and approved. Lori Barnes presented some slides about the journey
of Vail's library.
3. Consent Agenda
3.1. First Chair Path Snowmelt Project Award
Moffet moved to direct the town manager to enter into an agreement with Icon, Inc. for the First
Chair Snowmelt project in the amount of $301,525 and supplement the project's existing budget
from the VRA Red Sandstone Parking Structure Budget in the amount of $31,525. Bruno
seconded the motion and it passed (7-0). It was noted the project would be completed by the
end of October.
4. Town Manager Report
Presenter(s): Greg Clifton, Town Manager
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The Town Manager's report was reviewed per the topics noted in the report. He also thanked
Mike Griffin, IT, for his years of service as his last day would be first of October. An update on
construction projects still happening during this fall season was presented by Public Works staff
and included Slifer Square, 1-70 bridge walkway, West and East Vail sewer main improvements,
Red Sandstone Parking Garage, Holy Cross undergrounding, to name a few.
5. Presentations / Discussion
5.1. Initial Findings of the West Middle Creek Development Feasibility Report
Presentation and Discussion (Middle Creek Subdivision)
Presenter(s): George Ruther, Housing Director and Bill Pierce, Pierce Architects
Action Requested of Council: What additional information, if any, does the Town Council need
to make a determination about future and potential uses of the West Middle Creek Parcel for
residential development (Tract A, Middle Creek Subdivision)?
Background: The purpose of this memorandum is to present the initial findings of the West
Middle Creek Development Feasibility Report (the "Report"). The Report was prepared at the
direction of the Vail Town Council to better understand the feasibility of multi -family residential
development on the West Middle Creek Site and to obtain additional objective information and
data.
George Ruther, Housing Director, noted some key findings from his council packet memo which
addressed the following topics:
Zoning, land use, pedestrian and vehicle circulation, slope analysis, hazards / geotech,
wildlife, floodplain, utilities, open space, vehicular access, fire access and public safety,
potential development, construction cost analysis, and finally the conclusion, below:
CONCLUSION
+ghly constrained areas have limited development potental: however, the areas are no: of:
limits when `ollowing the proper steps necessary `or new txmstruction. There is a small portion
:awards the center o' the site :o the southem side where residential development could cvcur
within a 30-40% slope. The Town Code states no structure shall be built in any flood hazard
zone or on a slope of forty percen: 1:40°/b:t or greater except in a single-fan-ily residential. two-
;amiiy residential, or nwo-=amity primary secondary residential zone districts. Ottrerwisc, a
variance would be required in *his event to build an a slope greater ,han 40% due to the
practical difficulty resulling rom topographic conditions on the site_ Variances are govemed by
:he provisions of 1 a-17. Vail Town Code. Significam. retaining walls and cuts in the grade would
be ne cled as wet]. 1.Vorking within such a highly constrained site will add significant costs to si:e
grading. excaivation. and construction.
Bill Pierce, architect, presented some highlights about the feasibility report suggesting some of
the developable characteristics, challenges and considerations that their analysis notes. Mayor
Chapin invited public input and several comments were made:
■ Steve Lindstrom spoke on behalf of the VLHA and expressed support for such location as
an option for workforce housing. He suggested the idea be kept on some kind of inventory
list so that when the time is ripe the location could be evaluated again.
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Allan Danson noted he was pleased to see the site could be an option for housing and was
hopeful it could be rezoned and used as part of a negotiation approach with VRI for the East
Vail property.
Jim Lamont, resident, noted there are many challenges including the need to change its
designation with public support and suggested any proceedings occur with caution and keen
deliberation.
The council members were satisfied the report was completed and provided helpful information
about the residential development feasibility of the parcels. Some were encouraged that the
report suggested the land could used as an option for housing and suggested it be considered
as an additional housing site location and not a substitute for other locations. There was a
review of three possible building layouts on the land as well as a discussion about the need for
zoning changes if it were considered for future housing development. There were others who
preferred focusing on properties that were already deemed for housing improvements, such as
Timber Ridge.
6. Action Items
6.1. Ordinance No. 16, Series of 2018, An Ordinance Amending Section 12-10-17,
Leasing of Parking Spaces, Vail Town Code
Presenter(s): Chris Neubecker, Planning Manager
Action Requested of Council: Town Council is asked to provide comments on first reading of the
ordinance, including any changes to the ordinance that are needed for second reading.
Background: The existing regulations on the leasing of parking spaces in the Town of Vail were
first adopted in 1977, and the last significant modification was in 1985. The current regulations
are obsolete, and have not resulted in significant applications to lease parking spaces. New
technology can help to identify vacant, available parking spaces, but the existing regulations
needs to be amended to facilitate, and in some cases legalize, short term leasing of parking.
The proposed regulations will open additional areas where short term leasing of parking spaces
is allowed, while protecting the character of low density residential neighborhoods.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of Ordinance No. 15, Series of 2018 on
First Reading, and setting the date of October 2, 2018 for Second Reading.
Chris Neubecker, Planning Manager, introduced Ordinance No. 15. and summarized some of
the text amendments below which included repealing and replacing Section 12-10-17, Leasing
of Parking Spaces, Vail Town Code. The effects of the proposed ordinance include the
following:
■ Removing the requirement for a permit
• Removing the requirement for a parking utilization study
■ Eliminating the minimum size of an eligible parking lot (Current requirement is a parking lot
with at least ten (10) parking spaces)
■ Prohibiting leasing of parking spaces where access is required through an established
pedestrian mall
• Requiring written approval for leasing parking spaces on commonly owned property (HOA
property, for example)
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■ Requiring on -site signage identifying a name and telephone number for the person or
management company to contact concerning parking disputes.
■ Adding more zone districts where leasing of parking spaces is allowed. These zone districts
include higher density residential and commercial areas, while eliminating lower density
residential zone districts.
In addition, the new zone districts where leasing of parking spaces would also be allowed by
this ordinance were identified:
• General Use
■ Arterial Business
• Public Accommodation 2
• Commercial Service Center
• Ski Base Recreation
■ Ski Base Recreation 2
Mayor Chapin invited public input and none was heard. Moffet moved to approve on first
reading, Ordinance No. 15, Series of 2018, an ordinance amending Section 12-10-17, Leasing
of Parking Spaces, Vail Town Code, to modify the regulations applicable to the short-term
leasing of private parking spaces, and setting forth details in regard thereto, and noted his
motion was based on the following findings:
1. That the amendment is consistent with the applicable elements of the adopted goals,
objectives and policies outlined in the Vail Comprehensive Plan and compatible with the
development objectives of the town; and
2. That the amendment furthers the general and specific purposes of the sign regulations; 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.
Foley seconded the motion and it passed (7-0).
6.2. Ordinance No. 16, Series of 2018, First Reading, An Ordinance Amending Chapter
8 of Title 7 of the Vail Town Code Regarding Low -Speed Electric Vehicles and Golf Cars
Presenter(s): Matt Mire, Town Attorney
Action Requested of Council: Approve, approve with amendments or deny Ordinance No. 16,
Series of 2018 upon first reading.
Background: Pursuant to C.R.S. § 42-4-111, the Town is empowered to regulate the operation
of low -speed electric vehicles and golf cars within its jurisdiction. Review draft legislation which
addresses allowing electric vehicles on town streets. Several hotels are currently using electric
vehicles to transport skis and guests to the mountain. Topics to consider might include
identifying a drop off location as well as identifying which streets would be accessed by these
vehicles.
Town Attorney Matt Mire introduced the legislation and noted the correspondence received from
the Lion manager about their Association's use of an low speed electric vehicle to transport
guests to the mountain with skis. Currently electric vehicles are not allowed by the Vail Town
Code. Code Enforcement Officer Miguel Jauregui addressed the council about the LSV and
related safety concerns. The Lion Property Manaqer also addressed the town council with
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information about their intent to hopefully use the vehicle. Some comments addressed the
following aspects of this use:
✓ What routes / roads would they be allowed on? On the Frontage Road?
✓ Would they be allowed in Ford Parki?
There was support for allowing them to be used with a period of time to review what is working
and what might not be working.
Moffet moved to approve Ordinance No. 16, Series of 2018, First Reading, An Ordinance
Amending Chapter 8 of Title 7 of the Vail Town Code Regarding Low -Speed Electric Vehicles
and Golf Cars. Foley seconded the motion and it passed (7-0).
There being no further business to come before the council, Moffet moved to adjourn the
meeting and Foley seconded the motion which passed (7-0) and the meeting adjourned
at 7:45 p.m.
Attest:
Patty M en , T k
Respectfu y Submitt d,
ave Chapin, M o
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