HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 12/08/20 PUBLIC HEARING
December 8, 2020
Present: Kathy Chandler-Henry Chairman
Matt Scherr Commissioner
Jeanne McQueeney Commissioner
Jeff Shroll County Manager
Beth Oliver Deputy County Attorney
Kathy Scriver Deputy Clerk to the Board
This being a scheduled Public Hearing,the following items were presented to the Board of County
Commissioners for their consideration:
Commissioner Updates
Commissioner McQueeney alerted everyone to the fact that today was Eagle County Gives Day. She was
impressed by the variety of nonprofits. She encouraged everyone to think about reaching out and supporting those
nonprofits. It had been a tough year to be a nonprofit.
Commissioner Scherr also commented on Eagle County Gives Day. It was important to give right now,
now more than anytime.
Chairman Chandler-Henry stated that there were a lot of nonprofits doing good work. She encouraged
people to send them a little gratitude. She also gave a shout out to the Eagle County Clerk&Recorder's office for
working tirelessly to complete transactions remotely.
County Manager Updates
Jeff Shroll mentioned that if anyone required services from Eagle County while the building was closed
they should contact the right department head and the department head would insure that needs were being met.
COVID-19 Update
Birch Barron stated that the good news was that there was a COVID vaccine in sight. There was no way
out of the crisis without a vaccine. He spoke about the disease spread and presented a video with Jackie Hammel
that detailed the vaccine timeline. He believed it was still important to continue moving forward cautiously. There
had been a surge in hospitalizations and a number of deaths on a state level. He encouraged people to continue
wearing masks and limit social contact. The case outbreaks were higher in places not seen at the start of the
pandemic. There were more reinfections and impacts on local business. Right now some businesses were
struggling. The county would be receiving vaccines soon and they would cover critical workforce groups and long
term care facilities. There continued to be information on the county COVID website for resources.
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Business Items
I. Resolution 2020-096 Approval of the 5th Supplemental Budget 2020
Jill Klosterman, Finance
Executive Summary: Public notice will be completed on December 3rd and the request for these additional
appropriations will be made in the December 8th public meeting.
Ms. Klosterman reviewed the 5th Supplemental which was primarily accounting changes and an increase
in sales tax revenues. She reviewed each of the projects and requests. The revenues totaled$10,613,702 and
expenditures totaled$4,513,925. The projected 12/31/20 Fund Balanced totaled$171,125,087.
Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the resolution approving the 5th Supplemental Budget for
fiscal year 2020.
Commissioner Scherr seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
2.The Board of County Commissioners will meet as necessary to review and take action on any issues related to
the COVID-19 Local Disaster Emergency.
There were no items to consider.
Commissioner Scherr moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners and
reconvene as the Eagle County Housing&Development Authority.
Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
Eagle County Housing & Development Authority
1. First Amendment to Agreement between The Valley Home Store LLC and Electricbaby Inc.
Tori Franks,Housing
Executive Summary:First Amendment to Agreement between The Valley Home Store LLC and Electricbaby
Inc. slightly amends how the scope of work is delivered. The cost of services and final product is unchanged.
The initial contract is for the development of an online application for use by deed restricted home buyers and
Valley Home Store staff.
Ms. Franks reviewed the details of the amendments made to the agreement.
Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the first amendment to agreement between the Valley
Home Store LLC and Electicbaby, Inc.
Commissioner Scherr seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
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Chairman Chandler-Henry opened public comment.
Joanna Kerwin, Edwards resident,expressed excitement for the new amenity.
Chairman Chandler-Henry closed public comment.
Commissioner Scherr moved to approve the file no.LR-009 1 1 9-2020,Site-Specific Development Plan for
Temporary Ice Rink with conditions.
Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
Business Item
1.Mountain Recreation License Agreement for Edwards Ice Rink
Beth Oliver,Attorney's Office
Executive Summary:The purpose of this License Agreement is for the County to grant Mountain Recreation
permission to use a portion of the parking lot located in front of the Edwards Field House(depicted on Exhibit B)
for construction and operation of a seasonal ice rink. Mountain Recreation is seeking approval from the Board
for construction and operation of the seasonal ice skating rink pursuant to the Berry Creek/Miller Ranch PUD
Guide process for approval of a site plan. The ice rink will be in operation from approximately November 15 -
March 15 of each year that the license agreement is in effect. The Board is reviewing Mountain Rec's proposed
site plan on December 8,2020. If the site plan is approved,the Board will be asked to approve the attached
license agreement.
Ms.Oliver explained the details of the agreement. The agreement set forth the responsibilities,
maintenance,and improvements.
Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the Mountain Recreation License Agreement for Edwards
Ice Rink.
Commissioner Scherr seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
Work Session - Eagle County Room
1.Presentation of the 2021 Budget
Jill Klosterman,Finance
Executive Summary:We will present the 2021 budget to the BoCC for its consideration. Public comment will be
welcomed.The budget is scheduled to be adopted on December 15,2020.
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proposed over today would include the unified ownership and control,comprehensive plan conformance,
compatibility with surrounding uses,adequate facilities,improvements,uses,and dimensional limitations. Next
week's hearing would include the remaining PUD standards,subdivision standards,and the zone change standards.
Staff had been reviewing the application since April 2019. There had been two referral periods of external referral
agencies and public comment had been collected since August 1,2020. There were five Planning Commision
hearings that had been held and robust discussions with the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission
recommended approval 4-2,and the recommendation accompanied 39 conditions. A revised application was
received on October 27,2020. The staff report being presented today had 42 recommended conditions;staff
believed 20 of those had been satisfied with changes made by the applicant. At this time staff was recommending
approval with conditions to the PUD Sketch Preliminary Plan and also recommending approval of the Zone
Change,and 1041 permit.
Dominic Mauriello with Mauriello Planning Group spoke on behalf of the applicant. He stated that there
had been significant analysis and revisions to the plan. The plan before the board now was not the same plan
submitted in April of 2019. The applicant tried to incorporate most of the conditions of approval into the PUD
Guide. He introduced Rocky Cortina,the Project Manager and partner in the LLC. He was a local in the Vail
Valley.
Rocky Cortina, Sierra Trail Investments LLC Project Manager,spoke. He believed it was important for the
board to understand their approach and people behind the development. The project was a partnership between
their project,the community,and the county. He was a local who grew up in the area and had been around for over
40 years. He was well aware of how the communities had evolved,the challenges from a growth standpoint,and
some of the issues that affected everyone. The team and consultants were made up of locals. It was important to
note that these were some of the most professional people;they were people he trusted and respected in the
community. He acknowledged the county staff's efforts. It had been a tremendous amount of time and effort to get
where they were today.
Mr.Mauriello provided some background on and history of the property. The property was a pasture land
prior to 1970,a B&B gravel pit,and concrete batch plant. In 2011 there was an approval for the Eagle River
Meadows. He provided some aerial photos of the property. He reviewed the Edwards Area Community Plan and
identified the property for mixed use commercial residential. He believed the PUD addressed community needs
with workforce housing and Highway 6 improvements. The development protected open space areas.The project
provided a full range of housing products and helped to diversify Edwards. Workforce housing was located within
walking distance of commercial services. He spoke about the Edwards Center Character Area and connections
between the core and other neighborhoods. Their project would provide for public access while preserving
conservation values. There would be offsite landscape improvements,plants to protect wetlands,and conservation
easements on riparian areas. He summarized the proposed mixed use commercial/residential uses. They would
provide trails,rustic structures,fences, low impact passive recreation,and natural resource management. The site
area was 53 acres. Residential uses included 540 total units: 90 deed restricted workforce rental units, 10 deed
restricted workforce for sale units,238 for-sale condominium units,20 duplex,and 182 units in the condo-hotel.
Commercial uses included 36,500 sq. ft. Open space was 34 acres,with 33 acres to be put into a conservation
easement.The condo-hotel would operate similar to the Westin in Avon; 182 units with 100 lock-off bedrooms to
improve hotel occupancy. The lock off units were not separate dwelling units. There would be meeting space,spa
and fitness areas,a restaurant,and other amenities. The plaza and amphitheater would be a significant public
amenity. The amphitheater would have 250 seats. The PUD Zoning Plan included 34.72 acres of open space, 1.3
acres of central park and dog park. There would be wildlife corridors with winter closure on the east and west side
of the development. The applicant was proposing 90 workforce housing units. There would be 10 deed restricted
units with no buyout fees. All free marked units were subject to a voluntary 1%transfer fee. There would be a 1%
rental fee on short term rentals on the free market units. He stated that the application exceeded the housing
guidelines. He reviewed the various building heights. There would be building heights of the original proposal
were 35',40',45'and the condo building and hotel, 85'/75'. The Planning Commission suggested that the hotel be
50'and the condos 65'which had a significant impact on the bottom line. The applicant revised the application and
proposed that the hotel be 65'/55'and the conto 75'/65' and allowed the applicant to retain workforce housing. The
rooflines would be limited to 35'along Highway 6. He provided illustrations that demonstrated the view from I-70
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structures or the rural character of Edwards. She believed the developer ignored safety issues. She wished to
preserve her town.
Isabelle Kunz spoke. She lived in Edwards and appreciated the natural beauty of the area. Edwards had a
small town feel. As a young member of the community she understood the need for growth but asked the board to
vote no to this development.
Gary Calhoun,an adjacent property owner spoke. He did not believe that putting a development of this
size-an 85 foot building-next to the floodplain wasn't safe. He was concerned with the water supply and believed
that B&B had water issues. He did not support the density. He was concerned with the wildlife.
Morris Wheeler spoke. He believed it was clear that a lot of work had gone into the project. His family
had been in the area for 30 years. His family were avid cyclists that use the Highway 6 corridor. They loved the
character of Edwards and now confronted a development larger than Riverwalk. His biggest concern was size and
density. The development would be great in Vail, not in Edwards. He did not see how the development would
benefit the community.
Kris Miller spoke for herself and on behalf of her daughter Patricia Miller. She spoke in opposition to the
development. They believed the development did not conform with the Edwards Community Plan. She spoke
about the additional impact of vehicles. She requested that the board table the file or the developper come back
with a better proposal.
DeDe Dickinson spoke for Jay Johnson and Jan Rosenthoughl. Ms.Dickinson stated that she was
disappointed with the county staff and with the Planning Commision for their recommendations. This was no
benefit to Edwards or to the land. The development would create more traffic and demand on water resources. The
majority of people in Eagle County opposed the proposed development. She asked that the board deny the
application and do the right thing.
Brandon Kondo spoke. He lived at Brett Ranch and was relatively new to the area. He was against the
development.He asked that the county address the traffic before considering another development.
Chairman Chandler-Henry closed public comment.
Commissioner McQueeney moved to table file nos.PDSP-9050/ZC-9029 and 1041-9030 to the December
15th hearing of the Board of County Commissioners.
Commissioner Scherr seconded the motion. The vote was declared
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