VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Evening Agenda

Town Council Chambers

6:00 PM, March 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 (10 min.)
2.Appointments for Boards and Commissions
2.1.Art in Public Places (AIPP) Board Appointments5 min.
Presenter(s): Dave Chapin, Mayor
Action Requested of Council: Motion to appoint two people to the AIPP Board for a two year term ending March 31, 2021.
2.2.Design and Review Board (DRB) Appointments
Presenter(s): Dave Chapin, Mayor
Action Requested of Council: Motion to appoint two members to serve on DRB for two year term ending March 31, 2021.
2.3.Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) Appointments
Presenter(s): Dave Chapin, Mayor
Action Requested of Council: Motion to appoint three members to the Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) for a two year term ending March 31, 2021.
3.Consent Agenda (5 min.)
3.1.Colorado Outdoor Recreation District Letter of Support5 min.
Background: Millions of people visit the central mountains and western slope of Colorado each year, and our federal public lands contribute immeasurably to our economy and quality of life. We must have the vision to protect what is wilderness, create ongoing opportunities for sustainable recreation, and conserve wildlife habitat. We believe that the CORE Act strikes that balance.
4.Town Manager Report
4.1.Town Manager Report5 min.
5.Action Items
5.1.Holy Cross Franchise Agreement Discussion30 min.
Presenter(s): Greg Hall, Public Works Director
Background:

The Town's franchise agreement with Holy Cross Energy will be expiring in May 2019.  It is a 20 year agreement.  Staff has been meeting with representatives with Holy Cross to negotiate possible terms for the new franchise agreement, which should be coming to Town Council by ordinance in April.

 

One salient term concerns the underground of existing overhead lines.  It is largely a safety issue and an aesthetic one as well. To fund this in past years, the existing franchise agreement provides for an enhancement fund to help capitalize these underground projects.  The fund has been insufficient as the projects are very costly.  Staff is proposing an increased revenue source, derived from the franchise fee.   The enclosed memo provides details. 

5.2.East Vail Parcel – Public Discussion of a Draft Term Sheet for Review and Consideration.60 min.
Presenter(s): George Ruther, Housing Director
Action Requested of Council: Following review and discussion of the term sheet, the Vail Town Council is being asked to provide direction on this action item to the Town Attorney/Town Manager.
Background: The purpose of this action item is to present the terms under consideration by the Vail Town Council to acquire at least 40 resident-occupied, deed-restrictions in a potential East Vail Parcel development expected to be proposed by Triumph Development.  The outcome of the Town’s potential participation would result in a 100% deed-restricted development of approximately 130 to 140, one and two bedroom, for-rent homes for Vail residents.

 

The purpose of this action item is not to discuss the merits of a potential development review application for development on the East Vail Parcel.  The review of a development application, if or when submitted, will occur during the course of the development review process with the Town of Vail Planning & Environmental Commission.

Staff Recommendation: The Town of Vail staff recommends the Vail Town Council engages in a public discussion specific only to the proposed terms of a potential development agreement with Triumph Development to acquire at least 40 resident-occupied, deed-restrictions on the East Vail Parcel, if a development plan is approved by the Town of Vail Planning & Environmental Commission. 
6.Public Hearings
6.1.An appeal, pursuant to Section 12-3-3, Appeals, Vail Town Code, of the final decision of the Town of Vail Design Review Board on January 16, 2019 approving a request for a minor building addition, exterior alteration and new outdoor dining patio, located at 100 East Meadow Drive Unit 15/Lot O, Block 5D, Vail Village Filing 1, and setting forth details in regards thereto.  (TC19-0001)30 min.
Presenter(s): Jonathan Spence, Community Development Planner
Action Requested of Council: The question to be answered by the Vail Town Council regarding this appeal is: Were the requirements of the Vail Town Code, specifically Title 14, Chapter 10, Design Review Standards and Guidelines properly applied in the decision approving a request for a minor building addition, exterior alteration and new outdoor dining patio, located at 100 East Meadow Drive Unit 15/Lot O, Block 5D, Vail Village Filing 1? Pursuant to Section 12-3-3, Appeals, Vail Town Code, the Vail Town Council shall uphold, uphold with modifications, or overturn the Design Review Board’s January 16, 2019, decision.
Background: The applicant originally proposed a more aggressive project that included the construction of an elevated patio, larger proposed commercial additions and an overall reduction in the quantity of landscaping. This proposal under went a preliminary review where a number of concerns have been expressed by various Town departments and an outside urban design consultant engaged to review the proposal with respect to adopted plans, including the Vail Village Master Plan and the associated Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan and Design Considerations. These concerns were largely focused on pedestrian safety resulting from the removal of any refuge for pedestrians resulting from the proximity of the improvements to bus travel way. The loss of valuable, mature landscaping was also identified as a concern.
Staff Recommendation: Should the Vail Town Council choose to uphold the determination of the Town of Vail Design Review Board, the following statement is recommended: “The Vail Town Council finds as follows: The Vail Town Code was properly applied in regard to the January 19, 2019 Design Review Board approval of DRB17-0390. Furthermore, the project consisting of a minor building addition, exterior alteration and new outdoor dining patio, located at 100 East Meadow Drive Unit 15/Lot O, Block 5D, Vail Village Filing 1, is consistent with Title 14, Development Standards, of the Vail Town Code.”
7.Adjournment
7.1.Adjournment 9:10 pm (estimate)


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