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HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.019-01 RESOLUTION NO. 19 (SERIES OF 2001) A RESOLUTION OF TIlE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL APPROVING OF THE NEW WEST HOPKINS CONCEPTUAL PLANNED [INIT DEVELOPMENT, CITY OF ASPEN, PITI(IN COUNTY, COLORADO. Parcel No. 2735-124-00-003 WHEREAS, the Community Development Department received a~ application from Aspen GK, LLC, owner, represented by Joe Wells, for Conceptual Planned Unit Development approval for an affordable housing project at the 600 block of West Hopkins Avenue, City of Aspen; and, WttEREAS, the subject property is approximately 53,187 square feet, is located partially in the City of Aspen and partially in Pitkin County, and is located in the R-15 Zone District in both jurisdictions; and, WltEREAS, pursuant to Section 26.445, the City Council may approve a Conceptual Planned Unit Development, during a duly noticed public meeting after considering a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission made at a duly noticed public hearing, comments from the general public, a recommendation from the Community Development Director, and recommendations from relevant referral agencies; and, WHEREAS, during a public meeting on January 2, 2001, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted, by a six to zero (6-0) vote, to recommend City Council approve the New West Hopkins Affordable Housing Conceptual PUD; and, WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission also voted by a six to zero (6- 0) vote to recommend the Applicant pursue the possibility for shared access to this site with the Boomerang Lodge along the east property boundary; and, WltEREAS, the Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority voted unanimously on December 6, 2000, to fmd that the project meets the requirements for an exceptional project as set forth in the 2000 Affordable Housing Guidelines; and, WHEREAS, City Council finds that the project meets the requirements for an exceptional project as set forth in the 2000 Affordable Housing Guidelines; and, WHEREAS, the Aspen City Council has reviewed and considered the development proposal under the applicable provisions of the Municipal Code as identified herein, has reviewed and considered the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, AsperffPitkin County Housing Authority, Community Development Director, the applicable referral agencies, and has taken and considered public comment at a public hearing; and, WHEREAS, the Aspen City Council finds that the development proposal meets or exceeds all applicable development standards and that the approval of the development proposal, with conditions, is consistent with the goals and elements of the Aspen Area Community Plan; and, WItEREAS, the Aspen City Council finds that this Resolution furthers and is necessary for the promotion of public health, safety, and welfare. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY TIlE CITY OF ASPEN CITY COUNCIL as follows: Section 1 The New West Hopkins Affordable Housing Conceptual Planned Unit Development is approved, with the following conditions: 1. The Final Application shall include detailed descriptions of two (2) trails across the property to be dedicated public trail easements. One trail shall be across the lower portion of the property connecting the existing trail to West Hopkins Avenue and the other across the upper portion of the property. The Parks Department shall approve the trail easements. 2. The Final Application shall show a shared access along the east property boundary between this property at the Boomerang Lodge expansion property. 3. The Final Application shall demonstrate how the project will implement Green Development Strategies as required by the Asper~Pitkin County Housing Authority. a. Use of gas log appliances. Pollution reduction and energy conservation. b. Occupant recycling. Areas for glass, metal, plastic and newspaper. c. Waste management. Identify ways to recycle materials where possible, and minimize trips to the landfill, including separate dump containers for wood and other potential recyclables. d. Destratification fan systems. Fans recycle hot air at roof and recirculate to living areas to decrease heating loads. e. Attic fan systems. Naturally ventilate building, reducing the need for air conditioning from solar gain. f. Comply or exceed energy code requirements. g. Landscaping. Utilize native vegetation to reduce water use. h. Bike storage areas. i. Trail. To be made permanent fixture of town system by way of easement. j. Erosion control. Measured specified by licensed geotechnical engineer to minimize damage to vegetation and ground stability. k. Site preservation and restoration. Topsoil to be preserved for re-use in areas of disturbance. Site disturbance limited. Intensive restoration plan to ensure proper re-growth and stabilization of disturbed areas. 4. The Final Application shall address the Housing Authority's requirement to investigate additional Green Development Strategies, including: a. Building Commissioning. b. Asbestos-free building. c. CFC-free building products, including refrigeration systems and carpeting. d. Recycled materials. e. Building materials. f. Water conservation. g. Certified wood products. h. Human comfort. i. Energy efficient lighting. j. Light pollution. k. Indoor air quality. 1. Construction air quality plan. 5. The Final Application shall include a long-term hazard mitigation and containment plan to protect the development from rock falls, snow slides, and other natural hazards. The plan shall be approved by the City Engineer. 6. The site contains an old abandoned septic system. The Applicant shall comply with Pitkin County Environmental Health Department requirements for abandonment of the system and properly disposing of waste material. 7. The Applicant shall develop traffic reduction measures for the project prior to final submission in order to comply with the City's Municipal Code requirements. The traffic reduction measures shall be approved by the City's Environmental Health Department. 8. The landscape plan shall indicate that the native areas will be treated with the Parks Depamuent's recommended seed mix. 9. A 5-foot buffer to accommodate snow storage and removal on each side of sidewalks and trails shall be indicated on the final site plan. 10. The final site plan shall show the areas of the dedicated public trail easements, approved by the Parks Department. 11. The buildings shall include an adequate fire sprinkler system and alarm system, approved by the Aspen Fire Marshall. 12. No excavation or storage of dirt or material shall occur within tree driplines or outside of the approved building envelope and access envelope. 13. All construction vehicles, materials, and debris shall be maintained on-site and not within public rights-of-way unless specifically approved by the Director of the Streets Department. 14. The applicant shall abide by all noise ordinances. Construction activity is limited to the hours between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. 15. The applicant shall not track mud onto City streets during construction. A washed rock or other style mud rack must be installed during construction. 16. All uses and construction shall comply with the City of Aspen Water System Standards and with Title 25 and applicable portions of Title 8 (Water Conservation and Plumbing Advisory Code) of the Aspen Municipal Code as they pertain to utilities. 17. The Applicant or owner shall mitigate any public impacts that this project causes, including but not limited to utility expenses and sanitary sewer and water lines. Section 2: All material representations and commitments made by the applicant pursuant to the d. evelopment proposal approvals as herein awarded, whether in public hearing or documentation presented before the Planning and Zoning Commission or City Council, are h~eby incorporated in such plan development approvals and the same shall be complied with as if fully set forth herein, unless amended by an authorized entity. Section 3: This Resolution shall not effect any existing litigation and shall not operate as an abatement of any action or proceeding now pending under or by virtue of the ordinances repealed or amended as herein provided, and the same shall be conducted and concluded under such prior ordinances. Section 4: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Resolution is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional in a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof. Attest: Kathryn S. I~h, l~ty Clerk