VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Evening Agenda

Town Council Chambers

6:00 PM, February 19, 2019


Notes:
Times of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon to determine what time Council will consider an item.

Public comment will be taken on each agenda item.

Citizen participation offers an opportunity for citizens to express opinions or ask questions regarding town services, policies or other matters of community concern, and any items that are not on the agenda. Please attempt to keep comments to three minutes; time limits established are to provide efficiency in the conduct of the meeting and to allow equal opportunity for everyone wishing to speak.

1.Citizen Participation
2.Any action as a result of executive session
3.Proclamations
3.1.Proclamation No. 3, Series of 2019, In Recognition of the Chinese New Year Celebration and Community Programming Sponsored by Vail Mountain School and Vail Public Library5 min.
Presenter(s): Dave Chapin, Mayor
Action Requested of Council: Read and adopt proclamation.
Background: Lori Barnes, Vail Public Library Director, and Le Kang, Vail Mountain School Teacher, will present a summary of their collaboration and cultural programming in recognition of the Chinese New Year.
4.Consent Agenda
4.1.Resolution No. 11, Series of 2019 - A resolution to modify the Official Avalanche Hazard Map to show revisions to the Moderate (Blue) and Severe (Red) Hazard Avalanche Areas related to the Vail Meadows Avalanche Path in the vicinity of 5002 Snowshoe Lane, Lot 23, Vail Meadows Filing No.1.5 min.
Background: The Vail Meadows Avalanche Path is located in East Vail in the general vicinity of the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District water tank. This avalanche area was originally studied by Arthur I. Mears P.E. in 1975. This 1975 mapping was used as a basis for the report on snow avalanches produced in 1977 which was ultimately adopted by the Town of Vail. The applicant, Rick Schierberg, Peregrine Group Development, represented by Pavan Krueger, is requesting a modification to the Official Avalanche Hazard Map to revise the red and blue hazard avalanche area designations in the vicinity of 5002 Snowshoe Lane, Lot 23 Vail Meadows Filing No. 1, accurately reflecting the best data and modeling available. The revisions to the hazard map will result in the subject property and the adjacent parcels being largely removed from the red hazard avalanche area designation.
4.2.2019 Vail Slurry Seal Contract Award
Background: Staff received 2 bids for the 2019 Slurry Seal Project.  The project is budgeted with the Capital Street Maintenance budget and is within the engineer’s estimate.  Roads included in this year’s asphalt preventive maintenance project include Buffehr Creek Rd, Lions Ridge Loop. Sunburst Dr and Vail Valley Dr from Ptarmigan Rd to S Frontage Rd.  The project is scheduled to be completed by June 21, 2019. 
5.Town Manager Report
5.1.Town Manager Report10 min.
Presenter(s): Greg Clifton, Town Manager
6.Presentations / Discussion
6.1.Civic Area Plan – Presentation of Public and Stakeholder Input from Engagement Window 1120 min.
Presenter(s): Matt Gennett, Community Development Director
Action Requested of Council: Staff requests that Council review the presentation and provide direction related to the next steps proposed by the project team.
Background: The town's Civic Area Master Plan kicked off last December with a public outreach campaign to key stakeholder groups, adjacent property owners, town boards and commissions, and the general public.  The design team will present a summary of what they heard, including key themes and ideas; and they will also discuss next steps.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that Council reviews the presentation, provides feedback, and affirms or adjusts the suggested next steps. 
7.Break (10 min.)
8.Action Items
8.1.Parking and Transportation Task Force Update20 min.
Presenter(s): Greg Hall, Director of Public Works
Action Requested of Council:

Provide direction to the staff regarding the recommended summer 2019 Parking plan to include:

 

  • Direct staff to continue the paid overnight fee structure put in place last summer for the summer 2018 as outlined above.


Background:

The Vail Parking & Transportation Task Force met on February 8, 2019 to review statistics from the summer 2018 season as well as make recommendations for the summer 2019 parking program.

 

The Vail Parking & Transportation Task Force makes the following recommendations:  


Continue the same $25 overnight parking program in the Vail Village and Lionshead parking structures as last summer with the addition of promoting the benefits and availability of the Red Sandstone Garage. Free overnight use at Red Sandstone would be available, but would be monitored for vehicle storage issues. The Task Force also recommends maintaining the exemptions described above which were offered in 2018.

Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the Town Council approve the Parking and Transportation Task Force recommendations for the summer 2019 Parking Program.
8.2.Ordinance No.2, Series 2019, An Ordinance Amending Portions of Title 4, Chapter 3, of the Vail Town Code Related to Sales Tax to Adopt Certain Statewide Standardized Definitions and to Make Revenue-Neutral Amendments Needed to Implement Those Definitions.10 min.
Presenter(s): Carlie Smith, Financial Services Manager and Alex Jakubiec, Sale Tax Administrator
Action Requested of Council: Approve or Approve with Amendments Ordinance No.2, Series 2019.
Background: Please See Attached Memo.
Staff Recommendation: Approve or Approve with Amendments Ordinance No.2, Series 2019.
8.3.Ordinance No. 1, Series of 2019, An ordinance for a Zone District Boundary Amendment, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code to allow the rezoning of 4722 Meadow Drive (Bighorn Townhouses “Parking Easement” Parcel, as shown on the plat of Bighorn Townhouses recorded November 13, 1968) from unidentified to Low Density Multiple-Family District and setting forth details in regard thereto.10 min.
Presenter(s): Jonathan Spence, Senior Planner
Action Requested of Council: The Vail Town Council shall approve, approve with modifications, or deny Ordinance No. 1, Series of 2019, upon first reading.
Background: The applicant, Bighorn Townhouse Association, represented by Mauriello Planning Group, is requesting a zone district boundary amendment, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, to allow for the rezoning of 4722 Meadow Drive (Bighorn Townhouses “Parking Easement” Parcel, as shown on the plat of Bighorn Townhouses recorded November 13, 1968) from unidentified to Low Density Multiple-Family District (LDMF). This application is being processed concurrently with a Land Use Plan Amendment (PEC18-0046) that will facilitate, if approved by the Town Council, an application for the development of the subject property for residential garages.
Staff Recommendation: On January 14, 2019, the Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) forwarded a unanimous recommendation, for approval, for a zone district boundary amendment, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code
8.4.Resolution No. 10, Series of 2019, A Resolution modifying the Official Land Use Map to change the designation of 4722 Meadow Drive (Bighorn Townhouses “Parking Easement” Parcel, as shown on the plat of Bighorn Townhouses recorded November 13, 1968) from unidentified to Medium Density Residential.10 min.
Presenter(s): Jonathan Spence, Senior Planner
Action Requested of Council: The Vail Town Council shall approve, approve with modifications, or deny Resolution No. 10, Series of 2019.
Background: The applicant, The Town of Vail, is requesting a review of the Vail Land Use Plan Map, pursuant to Section 8-3, Amendment Process, Vail Land Use Plan, to change the land use designation of 4722 Meadow Drive (Bighorn Townhouses “Parking Easement” Parcel, as shown on the plat of Bighorn Townhouses recorded November 13, 1968) from unidentified to Medium Density Residential. Subsequent to this application, Bighorn Townhouse Association, represented by Mauriello Planning Group, is requesting a zoning of the property from unidentified to Medium Density Multiple-Family (MDMF) District The Land Use Plan Amendment and rezoning will facilitate, if approved by Town Council, an application for the development of the subject property for residential garages.
Staff Recommendation: On January 14, 2019, the Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) forwarded a unanimous recommendation, for approval, of the Vail Land Use Plan Map amendment, pursuant to Section 8-3, Amendment Process, Vail Town Code.
9.Adjournment
9.1.Adjournment 9:30 pm estimate



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