Building Permits and Inspections

The Community Development Department issued 1,153 construction permits during the year, an increase from the 971 permits issued in 2020. There were 5,584 inspections completed compared to 4,669 in 2020.

REDEVELOPMENT/BUILDING ACTIVITY

 Major Projects Completed

• Altus Vail/Mountain View
  In the fall, Altus Vail, formerly Mountain View, was completed after three years of construction. The five-story development features 15 residential units plus 20 attached accommodation units (lock-offs) and 15 deed-restricted employee housing units.
  
  
• The Hythe
  A $40 million renovation of the former Vail Marriott in Lionshead was introduced as The Hythe in November. The new Luxury Collection Resort from Marriott International features a remodeled lobby, four new cuisine and beverage concepts, redesigned outdoor area and 344 renovated rooms.

New Projects

• Marriott Residence Inn
  In May site work began at the former site of the Roost Lodge as the new Marriott Residence Inn broke ground. The development includes a new 4-story hotel with underground parking, plus 146 Limited-Service Lodge Units and onsite dormitory-style employee housing for 9 employees composed of 5 bedrooms. Estimated completion if May 2023.
• Vail Health Interior Renovations
  A phased approach to renovation of several areas within the hospital. These renovations are comprised of the 1^st floor including the lobby and corridor, renovation of the Intensive Care Unit, Women’s & Children’s Unit and expansion of Medical Offices on the 5^th floor of the new East wing. 

MASTER PLANNING

Town Council adopted the much-anticipated West Vail Master Plan in October and directed staff to begin implementing the first phase of recommendations. The long-range planning process was initiated in the spring of 2020 and provides a cohesive vision for: improvements to the commercial core area, retaining and expanding housing opportunities for full-time residents, and improvements to transportation and mobility functions. Completion of the plan had been identified as a high priority by the Town Council. 

Civic Area Plan

During an update in December, Town Council authorized staff to move forward with a request for qualifications process to discover the types of ideas and expertise a development team can offer the town for a possible public-private venture. The plan contains development, redevelopment and enhancement concepts for the Charter bus lot and Dobson Ice Arena, Municipal Building site, Lionshead parking structure, Lot 10 and Vail Public Library. Implementation had been on hold due to pandemic impacts. However, in recent months the town had been approached by potential developers interested in partnering with the town. Work would also be taking place to pursue an engineering and architectural analysis of Dobson Ice Area to determine its useful life.