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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO

ITEM/TOPIC:   Red Sandstone School Parking Structure Project

PRESENTER(S):   Greg Hall

ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:  

The staff has requested the town council to address the following:

  • Provide direction on the additional design components of the project
    • Expansion ability additional floors
    • Space Conversion ability
    • Design emphasis on Photo Voltaic or architectural and landscaping components
  • Direct the Town Manager to submit the plans to Vail Resorts in accordance to the Parking Investment Agreement
  • Provide input and direction on the Development Agreement with Eagle County School District
  • Submit formal applications to Planning and Environmental Commission for an amendment to a Conditional Use Permit and Retaining Wall Height Variance
  • Submit formal application to the Design Review Board for project approval
  • Authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a construction contract with Haselden Construction to bring back to the Town Council for approval



BACKGROUND:   On May 2 the Town Council directed staff to enter into a pre development agreement to further explore building a 160 car four story parking structure on the Red Sandstone School site with Eagle County School District. The design has been advanced to the schematic design level.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:   Staff recommends the Town Council continue to pursue the four level structure. In addition, the Town Council should take action on the items listed above.  

ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Staff Memo
Schematic Design Set
Prelimiinary plan for two addtional levels
Parking Structure Perspective
Development Agreement