VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Evening Agenda

Town Council Chambers and Virtual on Zoom

6:00 PM, August 2, 2022

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.)
1.1.Citizen Paticiption
2.Any action as a result of executive session
3.Consent Agenda (5 min.)
3.1.July 5, 2022 TC Meeting Minutes
3.2.July 19, 2022 TC Meeting Minutes
3.3.Resolution No. 36, Series of 2022, a Resolution Approving the Purchase of the Residential Property Known as Vail Heights, Unit 10, Phase III, 2059 Chamonix Lane, Vail, Colorado 81657
Background: The availability of housing for its employees remains an ongoing need for the Town of Vail municipal government.  As the fourth largest employer in Vail, the Town of Vail too is challenged by the need for housing for its workforce.  As the FTE count for the Town grows so does it’s need to support housing for the employees. Over the years the Town has taken a wide range of approaches to addressing its employee housing needs, including “buying down” homes for purchase by Town of Vail employees.
Staff Recommendation: Authorize the Town Manager to enter into an agreement, in a form approved by the Town Attorney, the purchase of Vail Heights, Unit 10, 2059 Chamonix Lane, Vail, Colorado, in the amount of, and not to exceed, $548,000, plus closing costs.
4.Town Manager Report (10 min.)
5.Action Items
5.1.Resolution No. 35, Series of 2022, Ballot Language Regarding the 0.5% Sales Tax Collected for Housing Initiatives, Housing Developments, and Housing Programs10 min.
Presenter(s): Carlie Smith, Finance Director
Action Requested of Council: Approve, Approve with Amendments, or Deny Resolution No. 35, Series 2022.
Background: Please see attached memo.
Staff Recommendation: Approve, Approve with Amendments, or Deny Resolution No. 35, Series 2022.
5.2.Ordinance 15, Series of 2022, first reading Amending Title 7 of the Vail Town Code by the Addition of New Regulations for Pedestrian Mall Areas in the Town20 min.
Presenter(s): Commander Ryan Kenney, Vail Police
Action Requested of Council: Approve, approve with amendments or deny Ordinance 15, Series of 2022.
Background: The Town desires to increase the safety of pedestrian traffic, improve the guest experience, reduce environmental impacts, and provide for the delivery of goods in Vail Village and Lionshead; as well as reduce pollution, congestion, and the related health concerns created through the delivery of commercial goods, especially when concentrated in a particular area; provide a higher-quality experience for all businesses and customers located in the Village Core; and the Town finds that a coordinated delivery system will address such concerns and provide for the coordinated and efficient delivery of commercial goods in pedestrian mall areas.
Staff Recommendation: Approve, approve with amendments or deny Ordinance 15, Series of 2022.
6.Public Hearings
6.1.An appeal hearing, pursuant to Section 12-3-3, Appeals, Vail Town Code, to address four (4) separate appeals of the final decision and conditions of approval of the Town of Vail Design Review Board on May 18, 2022, approving a Change to Approved Plans application to amend the design of a proposed residential development on the real property located at 3700 North Frontage Road East/Lot 1, Vail, Colorado, known as the East Vail Workforce Housing Subdivision120 min.
Presenter(s): Greg Roy, Senior Planner
Action Requested of Council: Pursuant to Section 12-3-3, Vail Town Code, the Vail Town Council must uphold, uphold with modifications, or overturn the Design review Board’s May 18, 2022, decision.  The Town Council must act by motion, with such motion to be approved by a majority of those present.
Background: Vail Corp the Fixed Assets Department, represented by OZ Architecture, requested the final review of a design review board “Change to Approved” application, pursuant to Section 12-11 Design Review, Vail Town Code, for a new housing development located at 3700 North Frontage Road East/Lot 1, East Vail Workforce Housing Subdivision (the “Booth Heights Neighborhood”). On May 18, 2022, the Design Review Board held a public hearing on the Change to Approved Plans application and voted 4-1 (Middleton opposed) to approve the application.
6.2.Ordinance No. 4, Series of 2022, Second Reading - An Ordinance Amending the Approved Development plan for Special Development District No. 36, Four Seasons Resort20 min.
Presenter(s): Greg Roy, Planner
Action Requested of Council: Approve, approve with modifications, or deny Ordinance No. 4, Series of 2022, upon second reading.
Background:

On June 21, 2022, the revised application heard previously by the PEC on May 9, 2022, was presented to the Vail Town Council. In continuing the item to the July 19, 2022, public hearing, Town Council members provided direction to the applicant team that an increase in tangible public benefit above what was proposed was necessary.

 

The applicant has returned with a revised proposal as outlined in the staff memorandum and related attachments.

6.3.Ordinance No. 13, Series of 2022, second reading, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3A of Title 7 of the Vail Town Code, Concerning Towing and Impoundment of Vehicles5 min.
Presenter(s): Ryan Kenney, Commander Police Department
Action Requested of Council: Approve, approve with amendments or deny second reading of Ordinance 13, Series of 2022.
Background: Ordinance No. 13, Series of 2022 amends the Vail Town Code to incorporate the procedures set out in Title 42, C.R.S., concerning the towing and impoundment of abandoned motor vehicles.
Staff Recommendation: Approve, approve with amendments or deny second reading of Ordinance 13, Series of 2022.
7.Action Items II
7.1.Ordinance No. 16, Series of 2022, An Emergency Ordinance Suspending the Issuance of Permits for the Booth Heights Property20 min.
Presenter(s): Matt Mire, Town Attorney
Action Requested of Council: Approve, approve with amendments or deny Ordinance No. 16, Series of 2022
Background: The Booth Heights Property contains significant natural and wildlife resources, and provides critical habitat for a Colorado bighorn sheep herd. The Town is seeking to acquire the Booth Heights Property as open space, and thereafter to maintain the Booth Heights Property as open space pursuant to Section 13.11 of the Town's Home Rule Charter.  The current owner of the Booth Heights Property, Vail Resorts, has declined the Town's offers to purchase the Booth Heights Property for fair market value, the Town is now seeking to acquire the fee interest in the Booth Heights Property by condemnation.
Staff Recommendation: Approve, approve with amendments or deny Ordinance No. 16, Series of 2022
8.Adjournment
8.1.Adjournment 9:40 pm (estimate)


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