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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07/13/93 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS EAGLE, COLORADO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS FORM 50 HOECKEI:S 387869 PTHF H~ H~~ ING JULY 13, 1993 Present: George "Bud" Gates James Johnson, Jr Absent: Johnnette Phillips Mary Jo Berenato Keith Montag Pat Magdziuk Chairman Commissioner Commissioner Deputy County Attorney Planning Director Dep. Clerk to the Board This being a scheduled Public Hearing the following items were presented to the Board of County Commissioners for their consideration: PD-241-93-P, Riverwalk at Edwards Keith Montag, Community Development Director, presented file number PD-241- 93-P, Riverwalk at Edwards. He stated this is a preliminary plan and request for zone change on 256,000 square feet of commercial space, 50 residential units, 410,000 square feet of open space and 826 parking spaces. He stated the open space translates into approximately 42% and the parking is to be both above and below ground. He stated the project is to create a "Town Center" for the Edwards area where higher intensity uses would be appropriate. Mr. Montag stated access to the property will utilitize two existing driveways on the Spur Road and Highway 6 and a third entrance is proposed on Highway 6 approximately 650 East of the currently access. Water will be provided with the Edwards Metropolitan District, Sewer by Upper Eagle Valley Consolidated Sanitation District and Fire Protection by the Avon Fire Department through a contract with Edwards Metropolitan District. He stated the existing zoning is a mixed zone, both Commercial Limited and Residential Multi-Family. Mr. Montag stated to the North is the Eagle River, to the South is CL and RSL Zoning, to the East is RSL and to the West is Commercial General. Terrill Knight, Knight Planning, stated the Sketch Plan was previously approved by a prior Board of Commissioners. He discussed the progress to present with this proposal. Bill Williams discussed the Edwards Master Plan. He showed drawings of the proposal and spoke of a Victorian theme. He stated there will be open space along the Eagle River. Mr. Knight spoke of zoning, master plan and sub-area master plan. He informed the Board the emphasis is not for the Edwards area to look like Vail, Avon or Beaver Creek. He spoke of new technology in construction, parking and access. Commissioner Johnson asked about underground parking for the residential property. John Paris, Architect, discussed underground parking for the residential property, architectural detail and handed out drawings of the accessories. Terrill Knight submitted to the Board the proposed PUD Guide for Riverwalk at Edwards. He discussed control, building height, design section, County requirements, one way streets will encourage more pedestrian traffic and slower traffic. Commissioner Johnson asked about the one way streets before the third access is installed. Mr. Knight stated the way the project is phased the accesses will not be constructed until all three access permits are obtained. Keith Montag mentioned the Sketch Plan was approved in 1990 and outlined the Town Center concept. He stated the bank building was built through a Special Use Permit. Mr. Montag stated the applicable master plans for this proposal were the Eagle County Master Plan, the Eagle County Open Space Plan and the Edwards Sub-Area Plan. Mr. Montag read issues found by Staff as follows: 01) A State Highway Access Permit shall be required for the Eastern most access on Highway 6. Based on project phasing, such access is not physically necessary until development warrants the installation. The 1 applicants engineer has demonstrated the construction improvements associated with the access would be feasible. A condition is being proposed that restricts build-out on the site until the 3rd access permit is acquired or revised permits are obtained for the existing access. 02) Service and truck unloading areas seem minimal. In addition, conflicts could occur between the bus stop and truck unloading on Main Street. 03) The relationship of the East-West orientation of Main Street and the lineal building configuration will create a potential ice and snow problem. 04) the 40 foot distance between building placement along Main Street could create a "tunnel effect". However, architectural design will soften this impact. 05) It would be desirable to obtain an easement for a trail along Highway 6 and the Spur Road. Final alignment is to be determined at Final Plat. In addition, Staff would like to reserve the ability to utilize the trail adjacent to the Eagle River for the potential County wide system. Applicable trail standards will apply. 06) School fees will shall be paid at the time of Final Plat based on 50 units. 07) The PUD Guide and Plan needs revisions per the Red Marked Print dated July 7, 1993: a) Woodburning restrictions b) Item C.I. (5) under Allowed Uses is "loose language" c) Height restrictions need clarification d) Phasing needs clarification e) Lot coverage needs adjustment f) Fence restrictions not included g) Storage/trash not included 08) An overall sign plan needs to be developed for the entire project. 09) The magnitude of this proposal (256,000 square feet of commercial) seems aggressive. However, given the current zoning on the property, 365,000 square feet could be built. In addition, phasing will be implemented to control the rate of development. 10) The PUD Guide needs to incorporate and employee housing formula. Mr. Montag discussed the proposed PUD Guide. He continued to explain the concerns from the County Engineer and Staff findings. Terrill Knight spoke to the highway access permits. Glen Palmer, Alpine Engineering, spoke to the existing permits for access, where the access cannot be placed, traffic movement through the development and access to the underground parking. Commissioner Johnson stated the State Highway Department is limiting access permits on the highway and questioned how that will effect the proposed development. Mr. Palmer spoke of accell decell lanes and access spacing. Discussion continued on traffic usage, backup of traffic and limiting right and left turn lanes. Terrill Knight stated the proposed truck parking and access may be inadequate at the current time but the applicant will provide additional access as the design progresses. He spoke of snow and ice removal. Bill Williams spoke in detail concerning the proposed bike path. Mr. Knight discussed lot coverage stating he does not believe there is a problem. He continued with the proposed bicycle path, in detail. Mary Jo Berenato stated she has concerns with regards to the set backs and other aspects of the subdivision. Keith Montag discussed the employee housing formula. He stated Staff used the same formula as what was to be used in Bachelor Gulch. He stated there would be three employees generated for every 1,000 square feet. Riverwalk would be required to provide assistance to 20% of that total generation. There would be a requirement for 51 employee housing units. Mary Jo Berenato stated she does not see where employee housing fits into the definitions found in the PUD Guide. Terrill Knight stated employees are listed by type in the PUD Guide and stated he figured the applicant needed forty-one (41) beds. He stated the applicant is making a strong effort to have employee housing on site. Bill Williams discussed the unit size as opposed to the number of units. He stated he would rather the County go on square footage rather than number of units. Terrill Knight discussed signage and sewer lines. 2 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS EAGLE, COLORADO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS FORM 50 HOECKEL'S 387869 Commissioner Johnson asked about landscaping and water conservatlon. Terrill Knight explained the applicant will be following two landscape standards. Mary Jo Berenato stated the issues identified which may need to be conditions are access, subdivision set-backs, lot coverage and employee housing. Staff recommended approval with the following conditions: 01) Site development is restricted to that which can be accommodated by the existing access permits. Additional development will be allowed on this site at such time as a State Highway Access Permit is issued for the 3rd point of access illustrated in the Preliminary Plan, or the existing access permits are revised to provide for more development. 02) Provisions shall be made for a trail easement along Highway 6 if needed. 03) School fees shall be paid at the time of final plat. 04) An overall sign plan being submitted. 05) All modifications to the PUD Plan and Control Document per the Red Mark Print dated July 13, 1993: a) employee housing b) impervious coverage of 60% verses 70% c) further subdivision language needing clarification: 1) set-backs 2) lot coverage. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve file number PD-241-93-P, Riverwalk at Edwards, incorporating Staff findings and recommendations, with the condition the Board will approve a Resolution signed by the applicant, at a later date. The Resolution shall include all conditions as set forth today. Chairman Gates seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners the vote was declared unanimous. Keith Montag pointed out the Eagle and Colorado Valley Planning Commissions did recommend unanimous approval with the conditions as set forth today. BE-52-93, Beaver Creek Keith Montag presented file number BE-52-93, Lot 11, Block 2, Filing 5, Tract H, Beaver Creek. He stated the applicant has requested this file be tabled to August 24, 1993 at 9:30 a.m. to further address outstanding issues. Commissioner Johnson moved to table file number BE-52-93, Lot 11, Block 2, Filing 5, Tract H, Beaver Creek, to August 24, 1993 at 9:30 a.m., at the applicants request. Chairman Gates seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners the vote was declared unanimous. Beaver Creek POD Sid Fox, Planning Manager, presented an encroachment into the platted inundation zone by Lot 3, Tract A, Block 1, Beaver Creek P.U.D. He presented Resolution 93-79, allowing Oxford Court Limited Development Company to encroach into the platted inundation zone. Mr. Fox stated the County has received a building permit application for a condominium hotel in Beaver Creek. He stated that site plan did show the encroachment by a swimming pool and a deck or patio. Staff discovered a plat note requiring, in addition to approval by the Board, the Beaver Creek Resort Company must also approve the encroachment. He stated the applicant has presented an engineered site plan showing the flood plain will be contained. He informed the Board a similar resolution was approved by the Board for the Beaver Creek Lodge. Staff recommended approval of the encroachment. Commissioner Johnson asked if Beaver Creek Resort Association has approved of the encroachment. Judy Knight, Ass't. County Attorney, stated there is a consent portion of the Resolution and the Beaver Creek Resort Association has signed the consent. Commissioner Johnson asked how the flood plain was to be contained in the channel. John Althoff, Project Engineer, stated the original flood plain was wider than it needed to be and when the study was performed this was discovered. Only a small portion of the patio might possibly be in the 100 year flood plain. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve Resolution 93-79, approving an encroachment into the platted inundation zone by Lot 3, Tract A, Block 1, Beaver 3 Creek P.U.D. Chairman Gates seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners the vote was declared unanimous. ZS-335-93, Public Service Company Sid Fox presented file number ZS-335-93, Public Service Company of Colorado. He stated this was an application for a Special Use Permit to allow the construction of a twelve (12) inch high pressure natural gas transmission line from an existing meter house near Minturn to West Vail. He stated the construction would occur in an existing right-of-way, parallel and adjacent to and existing four (4) inch pipeline. The proposed pipeline will serve as the main distribution line for Vail and will require approximately two months to complete between July 15, 1993 and September 15, 1993. The width of the construction is twenty-five (25) feet and approximately one mile in length. He stated the pipeline is predominately crossing lands owned by public entities. Mr. Fox informed the Board the Upper Eagle Valley Consolidated Sanitation District and the Vail Valley Consolidated Water District have been heavily involved in this project. He stated the Town of Vail has reviewed the application and has recommended approval with the following conditions: 01) The U.S. Forest Service issuing a finding of no significant impact for the proposed pipeline. 02) Submittal of a detailed construction work plan to the Town of Vail Public Works Department, prior to any construction. 03) Approval of a re-vegetation plan by the Vail Design Review Board. Mr. Fox stated the Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission preferred the pipeline goes under Gore Creek verses installing a bridge. Mr. Fox continued to explain the proposal to the Board. Staff recommended approval with the following conditions: 01) The applicant shall construct and operate the pipeline in accordance with all applicable County, State and Federal Regulations and permits. 02) Revise Meadow Mountain to Vail gas pipeline reclamation plan and implementation agreement letter with the Vail Valley Consolidated Water District shall be approved by Staff prior to construction. 03) All seed and mulch used in revegetation shall be certified weed free. 04) Compliance with the Colorado Division of Wildlife's request to prohibit construction activities prior to June 15 and after September 30, 1993. 05) All construction staging areas shall be designed to contain incidental and accidental fuel and lubricant spills. 06) Public Service Company shall apply to Eagle County Road & Bridge for a speed bump to be installed on Bellflower Drive. Chairman Gates asked if the gas and water line were to be in the same trench. Mr. Fox stated portions will be the same. Bob Weaver, applicant, reviewed the Planning Commission conditions. He stated the applicant agrees with all conditions with the exception of collateral. Mr. Weaver stated three gas lines and one water line will all be in the same right-of-way. He pointed out on map the location of the water and gas lines. Bob Calicrate, Rivendale Homeowners Association, stated concerns of the pipeline crossing the river and stated they were hoping for a speed bump on Bellflower Drive. Robert Weaver stated the Public Service Company has no objection to installing a speed bump. Chairman Gates stated Eagle County mayor may not be interested in a speed bump on Bellflower Drive due to liability. He stated the County Road and Bridge Department will look into the matter. Debra Deemer, Public Service Company, explained segments of the proposed gas line. She stated they have performed a detailed analysis and have come up with a plant list, taking into consideration the concerns of the U.S. Forest Service and Division of Wildlife. Ms. Deemer described the type of plants and how they would be planted in all three sections. Commissioner Johnson questioned how long the creek will be disturbed and 4 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS EAGLE, COLORADO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS FORM 50 HOECKEL'S 387869 how the pipellne will get across the creek. Mr. Weaver stated the stream crossing will be constructed prior to the end of September to assure its completion before the spawning of brown trout occurs. He stated the construction could take as long as a week but the applicant is hoping it will be complete before that time. Discussion followed on the proposed reclamation plan. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve file number 2S-335-93, Public Service Company of Colorado, with Staff recommendations one through six. Chairman Gates seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners the vote was declared unanimous. SM-864-93, Berry Creek Ranch Sid Fox presented SM-864-93, final plat and resubdivision of Lot 8, block 6, Berry Creek Ranch, 2nd Filing. He informed the Board this application was a duplex split. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve file number SM-864-93, final plat and resubdivision of Lot 8, Block 6, Berry Creek Ranch, 2nd Filing, a duplex split. Chairman Gates seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners the vote was declared unanimous. SM-865-93, Highland Townhomes Sid Fox presented file number SM-865-93, final plat, condominium map, Highlands Townhomes, Lot 21, Block 2, 14th Amendment to the 4th Filing, Beaver Creek. He stated this is a minor subdivision. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve SM-865-93, final plat, condominium map, Highlands Townhomes, Lot 21, Block 2, 14th Amendment to the 4th Filing, Beaver Creek. Chairman Gates seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners the vote was declared unanimous. ZS-334-93, Shrine Mountain Cemetery Sid Fox presented file number 2S-334-93, Shrine Mountain Cemetery. He stated this was a Special Use Permit approved by the Board May 25, 1993. He presented Resolution 93-80 for the necessary zone change. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve file number 2S-334-93, Shrine Mountain Cemetery. Chairman Gates seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners the vote was declared unanimous. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve and sign Resolution 93-80, approving a Special Use for Shrine Mountain Cemetery. Chairman Gates seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners the vote was declared unanimous. There being no further business to be brought before the Board the meeting was adjourned until July 19, 1993. Attest: ~dLOe-~~#QY7L<V alIJIfan 5