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City of Aspen
DATE RECEIVED:. 12/16/92 PARCEL ID AND CASE NO.
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PROJECT NAME: Rio Grande Subdivision
Project Address: Rio Grande property
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CITY OF ASPEN RIO G17:ANDE
MASTER PLAN 1993
Prepared by:
Aspen/Pitkin Planning Office
Technical assistance provided by:
Rick McGill
CREDITS
The Planning Department. would like to thank those individuals who
donated their valuable time to this plan: Kirk Baker, Rebecca
Baker, Sally Barnett, Fritz Benedict, Alan Bloomquist, Tom
Bracewell, Jon Busch, Chris Churchill, Hal Clark, Ed Cross,
Patrick Duffield, Jim Duke, Suzanne Farver, Andy Freeman, Chris
Ha11, Roger Hunt, Julia Marshall, Carol Lowenstern, Lance Luckett,
Ramona Markalunas, Bruce Matherly, Jack Reid, George Robinson, and
Chuck Roth.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title
Page.
Purpose of the Master Plaa i
Location Map 2.
Process
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Summarized History 3
Assumptions 4
Site A
* Existing Conditions 5
* Goals 6
* Map 7
* Recommended Land Uses/Activities g
* Recommended Action Plan Summary it
Site B
* Map 13
* Existing Conditions 14
* Goals 14
* Recommended .Land. Uses/Activities 14
* Recommended Action Plan Summary ig
:Rio Grande Land IIse Map 20
Appendix A - Potential Development Scenarios
Appendix B - History of Parcel
PURPOSE OF Z~ MASTER PLAN
The Aspen City Council directed staff to create. a master plan to
guide future development of the remaining "undeveloped" portion of
the Rio Grande property. Council's intent for a-new plan was to
identify appropriate activities and .land use patterns for the Rio
Grande property. Council emphasized that all public interests
should. be considered in this. new planning effort..
The Rio Grande master plan was developed as a tool to guide future
development on the site. Following it's adoption, new development
or significant alterations must be consistent with this plan and
shall be reviewed pursuant to the .Specially Planned Area
development review process. The Rio Grande property is zoned
Public with a Specially. Planned Area (SPA) overlay. The purpose
of a SPA overlay is to provide design flexibility for land which
requires innovative considerations and allow for the development
of mixed land uses.
The document provides a land use map that is a general outline for
proposed uses. Three land. use plans/maps for the entire study
area, depicting how the uses may be integrated, are. also provided
in Appendix A. The three maps are intended to serve as guides for
specific development scenarios but were not adopted as part of this
plan. Timing and particular needs of future programs will dictate
which of the three scenarios, or an alternative, is best to use.
Specific development details accompany the maps in Appendix A.
In addition to characterizing the Rio Grande parcel as two separate
but interactive pieces, this document summarizes the history of the
entire parcel, outlines existing conditions, identifies goals for
each piece, proposes land uses/activities, and makes
recommendations for future use.
The Rio Grande master plan applies to the property bordered by Rio
Grande Drive on the south, the Roaring Fork River on the north,
Mill Street on the west, and the Eagles Club/Patsy Newbury Park on
the east. The parking garage and Chamber offices, library and
Youth Center parcels are also zoned Public with a SPA overlay and
could be considered as accessory or support facilities for future
development in the master plan area. For example, the office space
in the parking garage could be used as ticket or luggage facilities
when valley-wide rail locates on the playing field. .Similarly, the
publically owned property surrounding the Bass/obermeyer building
on Rio Grande Drive.could be used to support other development in
the master plan area.
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PROCESS
Staff formed the Rio Grande Group (a citizens review group) and
began the planning process ih November of 1991. The following
groups participated in the planning process: the Alternative Edge,
Art,Park, Aspen Art Museum, Aspen Consolidated Sanitation District,
Aspen Theatre in the Park, Aspen .Trolley Group, Aspen Youth Center,
City of Aspen Parks. and Public Works Departments, Gentlemen of
Aspen R.F.C., Pitkin County Parks Association, Pitkin County Public
Resources, Roaring Fork Railroad Association, and Trout Unlimited.
The charge to the Group was to work with staff to develop the
master plan. The Group was expected to identify critical features
of the property that should be enhanced and/or preserved, resolve
land use issues pertaining to the site and make recommendations
regarding appropriate land use development.
The Planning and Zoning Commission believed that the master plan
should be flexible and' not. exclude future possibilities.. The
Commission did not want to plan the site and wanted to avoid review
of specific building locations and building sizes. However the Rio
Grande Group did give careful consideration to potential site
development. The Group concluded this level of review was
necessary to ensure that future uses were not only appropriate but
were compatible with. each other:
With development .information provided by organizations, such as
rail and trolley advocates who hope to utilize the property in the
future, the Group was able to consider several land use scenarios.
A phased build out of the property and two. full build out programs
identified the range of possibilities for the. property. In order
to preserve the Group's work, three different approaches to
development are presented on the maps in Appendix A. Again these
maps are to be used as guides and were not adopted as the land use
maps for this master plan.
Although the Group considered facility needs for specific projects,
it was not their purpose to make recommendations on community-wide
issues such as the valley-wide rail or across-town trolley system.
There are other decision-making arenas that will decide the fate
of those projects..
The Rio Grande Group met approximately 16 times over an eight month
period. one o£ the first tasks: of the Rio Grande Group was to
review existing and proposed land uses for this vital piece of
community property. Initial meetings were. devoted to a
presentation and discussion of particular land uses on each section.
of property.
The property was divided into two manageable discussion sites
for which primary .land use goals and recommendations for
development were made:
Site A: the area between the river and bike path next to
the snow melter (page 6); and
Site B: the recycle site
playing field (page 13).
(Old Impound. lot) and the
HISTORY
This is a brief summary of the planning review history of the
property. For a more thorough history refer to Appendix B.
In 1967, the Denver Rio Grande Western Railroad began discussions
with the :City and County regarding redevelopment of their property
and right-of-way. Since those initial discussions there have been
many plans regarding this 18 acre parcel:.
* 1973 - The City used
to purchase a
property.
7th penny transportation funds
majority of the Rio Grande
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1975 - A Performing Arts Center for the property was
1978 studied.
* 1981 - A non-specified 1.5 acre site was set aside for
a future Performing Arts/Conference Center and
the City moved the snow dump from the
Sanitation District property to the Rio Grande
property:.
* 1982. - The City and County .exchanged the Aspen One,
Oden and stable properties.
* 1987 - The City installed the snow melter.
* 1988 - A conceptual SPA master plan was adopted by
Council identifying a parking garage, the
library,. the Spring Street extension, a snow
melt facility and an arts usage area.
* 1989 - A final SPA plan was. approved by Council for
the parking garage. and. the Pitkin County
library.
* 1990 - A final SPA plan was approved by Council for
the Youth Center..
'* 1991 - Council denied conceptual SPA approval for
the
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trolley, Theatre is the Park, recycle facility
and snow melt operation and instead directed
staff to prepare a master plan for the entire
site.
ASSUMPTIONS
The Group identified several assumptions with regard to the
property. From the basis of these assumptions the Group began
their review of existing land uses and proposed land uses.
1. Rather than completely replan the parcel, the Group began their
review of the property from the. perspective of existing uses and
past plans.
2. The Group .considered why. and how the different pieces of
property were purchased. :Some of Site A and all of Site B were
purchased with transportation funds and most of the river frontage
was purchased with open space funds.
3. The extensive work. on the whitewater course. and initial
regrading of Site A, has required adjustments to the traditional.
method of dumping snow on Site A. In 1991, the City Council
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directed the Public Works Department to'find an alternative to
dumping snow on the parcel. In response, the Department is
attempting to purchase .land adTacent to the County Maintenance
Facility. for snow storage. The site will not be ready for
approximately two years so the snow melter is still needed for that
period. The Group is confident that the operation of the snow
melter, if adjusted, can continue in the near future.
4• The Group realized that there were other decision making
processes which could affect development of the two sites. The
Group knew that a valley-wide rail system terminating on the Rio
Grande, ultimately a tri-county decision, could use a significant
portion of the property. The possibility of the Trolley System
affecting the property is also beyond the Group's control and is
now in the hands of the Transportation Implementation Committee.
However, the Group reviewed the two proposed land uses and made
specific recommendations if the train and trolley were developed
on the property.
5. Specially PlannedArea review will be required for site
specific development.. Depending upon how the land was originally
purchased, future permanent development may require voter approval
which is also out of the Group's purview.
Using the. considerations mentioned above the Group reviewed the
potential land uses of each site.
SITE A
Existina Conditions
Site A is generally described as the land between the bike path or
row of large cottonwoods that edge the playing field., and the
river. However, it also .encompasses the existing snow melter and
the drainage pond closest to Mi11 Street. Please refer to Map 1.
The property is 2.213 acres.
Site A consists of the snow melter, and sand filter and
sedimentation pond necessary for this operation. Traditionally,
the site has also been used as a "snow dump" for melting on site
or dumping into the snow melter.
For seven years, the Aspen Theatre in the Park has set up its
theatre tent on this site for live performances between June and
September. For the summer of 1992, the theatre received a
temporary use permit to set up a larger tent. with increased back
stage capacity..
The Art Park group has been very active and generous in its efforts
to reverse a trend of neglect towards this portion of the Rio
Grande property.. The group has rejhvenated the westerly portion
of Site A near the Ron Karagian bridge and the berm adjacent to the
theatre tent. The Art Park has evolved into a beautiful garden
showcasing-local artist's work.
The Art Park and Theatre groups have been the catalyst for the City
to reconsider their stewardship. of this community property. They
first rallied the community to enhance the riverbank emphasizing
the river and park interaction. As a result, City Council
allocated approximately $60,000 to excavate the high water channel,
adjacent to .the main river channel, for a whitewater course. As
part of the development of the course, the. City created a
pedestrian path along the river and revegetated the river bank and
slope of the property down to the whitewater course. The walking
path is intended to enhance the river experience and meander along
the river's edge changing elevation as it follows the white water
course. The path will not. be paved because the existing paved bike
path at the edge of the park is intended for multi-use.
Finally, Site A is an important pedestrian connection between
downtown, the Art Museum, Herron Park and the dense Hunter creek
neighborhood. The Karagian bridge. became a strong link to the
Museum with the Art Park. revitalization.
II. Goals
The basis of the goals identified for this Site are the funding
sources for the initial purchase and the unique characteristics of
the Site. The majority of the Site is comprised of the Aspen One
Property (acquired with Sixth Penny Open Space Funds in 1978) and
the parcel the City traded with Pitkin County in 1982. A smaller
piece of the parcel was purchased with 7th Penny Transportation
Funds.
The parcel contains prime ublic river frontage and was identified
as a key piece in the 1973 Roaring Fork Greenway Plan. The
Greenway Plan promotes preservation of indigenous species and
maintenance of the riparian environment along the Roaring Fork
River and its tributaries. The Greenway Plan also supports an
extensive trail .system throughout the. "Greenway" for "maximum
possible recreational and educational potential."
The site is also an important hub in the bikeway/pedestrian trail
system and is consistent with future plans to extend the pedestrian
and bike paths upriver. From this point, one can go up or down
river, into downtown., to the Art Museum, or over to the post
office-retail center on pedestrian/bike paths.
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Map 1 - Site A
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The following Goals were established for redevelopment of Site A:
a. Develop a passive park offering a quiet open space for
the community.
b. Visually and physically connect the river with the park.
c. Support the Art Theme connecting various art oriented
elements such as the art park, Theatre in the Park and
Aspen Art Museum.
d. Discourage permanent development except for structures
which support the Art Theme or .enhance the edge of the
river. as a people place.
e. Discourage employee housing as an inappropriate use for
this site.
f. Provide a venue .for local artists in support of the Art
Theme.
g. Limit vehicular access except for theatre
delivery/service. and parking for the disabled at the
theatre.
h. Coordinate park activities with the Art Museum.
i.- Maintain pedestrian/bike paths throughout. the site.
III. Recommended Land Uses/Activities for Site A
This site is divided into several elements for discussion purposes:
1. Site Enhancement
The whitewater course is almost completed. The river
bank has been regraded and recontoured to create more of
a visual and physical connection to the river's edge.
The banks of the channel have been revegetated and
stabilized.
A river walk has been established at a lower elevation
from the park with the intent of being more remote from
activities of, the City and more restive for the
pedestrian.
A small bowl-shaped sitting area has been carved into the
bank above the river walk to afford viewing of the new
whitewater course.
The sitting area remains unfinished. More dirt should
be removed from that area to sculpt the curve of the bowl
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and .reduce the. steepness 'of slope so people can sit
comfortably. However, further regrading of the rest of
the site is unnecessary because it will eliminate the
flat surface and inhibit park use. Irrigation should be
considered along the. slope for growth and as well as
water features.
Some revegetation and channel work have yet to be
finalized, including the land surrounding the pond near
Mill Street. Native wildflower mix and irrigation
ditches will be integrated into the landscape. Other
footpaths may be needed in the future and should be
considered as park use evolves.
Revegetation of the park shall include the theatre tent.
The landscaping should help screen the tent's stored
trusses., storage shed and wood floor in the off season.
It is important. to note that the regrading and
recontouring of the site does not impact the temporary
use of the snowmelter or sedimentation pond.. It does,
however, require. an alternative site for the dumping of
snow. The City has begun to accommodate snow dumping in
other locations and is attempting to purchase another
site for dumping snow.
The Group has concluded -that snow melt activity is
inappropriate in the long-term view of the park.. The
snow dump should be relocated. immediately and the snow
melter relocated .from Site A as soon as feasible. An
alternative location may be considered on the recycle
site integrated with. an expanded .recycle facility,
Trolley Barn, and/or ahother transportation or essential
community service land use.
As long as the existing sand filter remains integral to
the operation of the snow melter it will remain on Site
A. However, it should be reshaped into a water feature
for the summer.
The edges of the sedimentation pond will be reworked to
give a more landscaped finish. Without compromising it's
function, the inside and outside of the pond should be
sloped to provide a more gentle finish and reduce the
water depth.
2. Art Park Theme
A strong Art Theme should be promoted as an important use
for the Rio Grande .parcel. The Art Theme is already
supported by a variety of existing. uses: the Theatre in
the Park, on-site sculpture and flower gardens introduced
by the Art Park group and direct access to the Art
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Museum.
Continued-support for the Art Park group's efforts will
provide local artists a venue for their work. Art will
be located in the park on a revolving basis; and maximum
flexibility can be achieved by variety of spaces. This
is important to accommodate different works. The Art
Park group also proposes to continue to maintain the
flower gardens, sponsor and encourage outdoor sculpture,
and expand irrigation and lighting systems. To ensure.
maintenance and management of program responsibilities
the Art Park group must work with the City to define
policies or agree on a contract.
Aspen Theatre in the Park is a key component of the Art
Theme. The theatre recently installed a new wood floor
with an improved drainage system. The company also
received a temporary use permit to put up a larger tent.
This permit will be reviewed on an annual basis unless
the company receives SPA approval. Aspen Theatre in the
Park runs from June through August performing four nights
a week.
Currently, the theatre is required to takedown the tent
at the end of the season. Support beams, the wood floor
and some equipment will be stored on-site. The storage
shed will also provide locked storage during the summer.
At this point, Aspen Theatre in the Park is not
considering a year round facility. If the need for a
year round facility is supported. by the community, then
future development at this site should be reviewed at
that time. Review should consider the proposed
improvements, infrastructure needs, and impacts on the
passive park use.
The theatre has considered on-site housing for personnel.
The Rio Grande Group does not support housing for theatre
personnel finding the use inappropriate on this site.
Housing would conflict with the "passive park" use
identified for the site. In addition., housing in the
park sets a bad precedent for other City and County
parks.
3. Level of Activity
Other land uses pertaining to food or commercial uses
have been 'discussed for this area. The anticipated
argument for. locating these uses on the river's edge is
the creation of more activity along the river within the
urban setting of the City. Food booths along the paths
could encourage a festive gathering place in the park.
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However, careful evaluation must be given to future
vending along the river. The character of the Rio Grande
parcel, although not void of structured activity or
development i.e. the-Theatre in the Park, should focus
primarily on the river. The visual. and .physical
connection to the river is the fundamental goal for land
use on .this site. The Art Theme and other improvements
.are to support. and compliment the river as the primary.
amenity. Any commercial venture must not detract from
that goal.
Thus,, small vending booths or food stands cannot block
visual access to the river. Physical access to and
through the parcel or use of the footpath or kayak course
cannot be diminished by vending operations. Potential
impacts generated by these types of uses: vehicle related
deliveries, trash, fumes, noise,. power lines, must also
be contained and kept at a minimum at best.
Given the above constraints., the Art Museum appears to
be a more suitable location for these types of proposed
uses. In addition, the Museum side receives more sun
than the Rio Grande side, a retail venture is more
consistent with the commercial orientation of the Art
Museum, and the Museum has the water and sewer services
for food oriented activities.
4. Access to the Site
There is a service drive that currently accesses the site
(Art Park Way). The road will be eliminated and merged
with the existing pedestrian/bike path forming a 12-14
foot wide concrete pedestrain/bike path. .The path may
be used by theatre. service/delivery and park maintenance
vehicles only, The access may also be used by the
disabled when attending-the theatre. Two handicapped
parking spaces, that will double as delivery space, will
be provided at the tent,
To alleviate the impact of only one access point to the
park and to encourage less traffic on the access road,
another point of access for pedestrians has been
identified. Between the Eagles Club and the recycle site
access will be upgraded, to include a sidewalk and.
gutter. A pull-out area. will be provided at that portion
of Rio Grande Drive for drop-off.
IV. Recommended Action Plan Summar for Site A
To achieve the goals and proposed land uses for this site, the Rio
Grande Group recommends the following actions for Site A:
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1. The regraded site, should be revegetated and ditches
should be added throughout the park area adding water
..features and park irrigation..
2. Pedestrian paths may. be developed. in the future if
warranted.
3. Pond and irrigation ditch leakage should be corrected.
4. The snow melter should be relocated .out of Site A within
two years .from the purchase of an alternative snow dump
site.
5. The sand filter should be reshaped for use as a summer.
water feature and more efficient operation unless the
eventual relocation of the snow melter no longer requires
the filter in which case it should be eliminated.
6. The pond closest to the snow melter (sedimentation pond)
should be recontoured to compliment the surrounding park
landscape and revamped to improve .its function as a
settling pond for the snow melter.
7. A small turn around for service/delivery combined with
two disabled parking spaces should be designed next to
the theatre tent at the end of new pedestrian/bike path.
8. The small bowl-shaped seating area should be finished.
9. Access will be upgraded at the path between the Eagles
Club and the recycle site. Drop-off will be provided for
access to Patsy Newbury park and Rio Grande.
10. A 20 foot transition zone has been delineated on the site
maps. This is the boundary between Site A and Site B.
The zone lends protection for Site A from encroachments
and inappropriate uses from Site B yet provides site
development flexibility for Site A and B taking into
account vegetation and topography.
SITE B
Site B encompasses the existing recycle site on the eastern portion
of the parcel, publically owned land on the corner of Bleeker and
Spring Streets, the access road down to Site A, the small .triangle
of open space between the access road and bike/pedestrian path, and
the playing field. This piece of the master plan is bordered by
Rio Grande Drive, Mill Street, and a row of Cottonwoods and a
pedestrian/bike path to the north .(please see Map 2).
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I. Existing Conditions
The community's recycling drop-off center has temporarily occupied
the eastern portion of Site B for. several years. The facility
accepts the widest variety of materials, and because of its central
location, is one of the most accessible drop points within Pitkin
County. The materials accepted at the site are: aluminum, tin,
glass, plastic, newsprint, cardboard, low grade paper, high grade
paper, green bar computer paper, and used dry cell batteries.
There is a 20 yard roll-off dumpster for glass, a 100 yard trailer
for cardboard, twenty-five 90 gallon containers for aluminum, tin,,
plastic, and all grades of paper, and a .small container for
batteries. An employee of Pitkin County Public Resources monitors
collection of materials. at the .site. Recently, the berms
surrounding this area have been increased in order to shield the
recycle activity from view, to prevent blowing trash and to reduce
haul .costs during the construction of the white water course.
The access road (Art Park Way) used for the snow melter and the
theatre is approximately. 40 feet wide.
The playing field, which occupies the majority of this parcel, was
established as a temporary use until such time that the field is
converted for transportation uses.
Other than the goal posts, and temporary recycle containers the
parcel is void of any structural development.
II. Goals
Because the site was purchased with 7th Penny Transportation funds
the basis of future development goals is transportation oriented.
The parcel is also across the street from an assortment of land
uses including the Bass/Obermeyer building,' which is zoned
Service/Commercial/Industrial (SCI). Because of the .close
proximity to the SCI zone district and to downtown, a variety of
land uses, including essential community services, are considered
appropriate for this site.
The Rio Grande Group has identified the following Goals for the
redevelopment of Site B:
a. Locate essential community services in the eastern portion of
Site B.
b. Ensure that existing and future uses on the eastern portion
of Site B are compatible with .surrounding land uses because
of this area's location and visibility.
c. Satisfy transportation related needs first when considering
the use of Site B.
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d. Retain and optimize park/recreational. uses in this area and
replace the active park and playfield only with a regional
rail facility.
e. Preserve view planes to the river and Independence Pass with
low-profile development.
III. Recommended Land Uses/Activities for Parcel B
This parcel can be divided into several different elements for
discussion purposes:
1. Recycle Site
The recycling center is in critical need of an enclosed
space for collection of material. Blowing trash has been
a problem and inclement weather reduces the site to .mud.
Pitkin County Public Resources propose to construct a
facility that is partially below grade and will make
collection, bailing, and hauling of material more
efficient.
Enclosed bins and bailing will eliminate unsightly
conditions and blowing trash. Enlarged collection areas
and more storage for material will reduce the number of
trips made to haul the material off-site. Efficient
drop-off will encourage residents to continue to use the
site.
The upgrade of the recycle facility should consider
relocation possibilities to City land across the street
on the corner of Spring and East Sleeker Streets.
2. Trolley Barn
The Trolley Group proposes to develop a trolley rail
system. The system includes a car barn facility; tracks
and poles, and several trolley cars. Review for this
plan only considered operation and routing that would
occur on the Rio Grande parcel.
Depending upon the. location of the barn it can be
incorporated with the proposed expansion and enclosure
of the recycle facility or integrated with a future rail
terminal on the playing field.
The structure is proposed to be one story in height.
This is consistent with the recommendation for low-
profile development on the parcel to avoid blocking views
of the. river or Independence Pass.
The building. could also be designed to enable affordable
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housing on a second level. The Trolley Group cannot fund.
the cost of the housing but is willing to make the
structure available for future housing development.
4.
5.
Although the Group believes that housing associated with
the theatre was an inappropriate land use, housing on top
of the trolley barn may be more suitable if developed on
the eastern portion of the site. The site's proximity
to the street, S/c/I zone district and location on the
edge of the park lend a more urban feel for a multi-use
development. Impacts to the river and Independence Pass
view planes would have to be considered.
Access Road
The access road to the snow melter and theatre (Art Park
Way) is 40 feet wide. Vehicular access into the park
should be eliminated. Anew pedestrian/bike path should
replace the existing pedestrian/bike path and access
road. It should be 12-14 feet wide and could be located
either next to the playing field or recycle site. If the
path were located next to the playing field the eastern
portion of the site could be unified creating more land
area for proposed uses. The new path is intended for
pedestrian and bikes but the width can accommodate
theatre service/delivery and park maintenance vehicles.
Two accessible parking spaces will also be provided for
the disabled attending a production at the tent.
New Walking Trail
A new walking trail has been roughed-in above the snow
melter. The trail is approximately halfway up the berm
surrounding the recycling lot. The trail should be
graded and improved as a walking path connecting to Patsy
Newbury Park. The trail should not encroach into the
recycle site.
Snow Melter
The snow melter will be removed from Site A. The current
recycle site should be .considered as a relocation
alternative for the snow melter. Integration with other
transportation/essential community services should be
considered.
Additional Activities
In the event either the Trolley Barn, recycling center
or the snow melter are not built on the eastern portion
of the site, other essential community oriented services
may be located on site. However, a SPA review would be
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required. Because transportation funds were used to
purchase this piece of property, transportation related
services should be given priority..
Publically owned land adjacent to the Obermeyer building
may also be considered for .the location of essential
community oriented services.
7. Active Park
Although the eventual development of a valley-wide rail
system will use a majority of Site B for a rail terminal,
it may be years before a rail system is implemented in
the Roaring Fork Valley.. Therefore, the Group identified
interim uses which are considered appropriate for. site
B.
Increased recreational activities should be installed on
Site B. A full-court basketball court and half-pipe
skateboard ramp: can fit on S"ite B.
The rugby field (390' x 225') should be squared off to
enhance the playing area.
Park and recreational uses should exist on this site only
to be replaced by a regional rail facility.
8. Rail
The valley-wide Rail Task Force has been actively
pursuing a valley-wide rail that will terminate at Site
B. This master plan did not address the rail question
in detail because decision-making will involve a broader
forum.
Initially commuter rail would not require the loss of the
playing field. Recreational activity can still be
accommodated if the commuter and trolley tracks are
installed at the northern edge of the playing field. A
ticket kiosk, located next to the new pedestrian/bike
path, could service both the trolley and commuter rail
passengers.
If rail develops from commuter to ,regional rail service,
the rail terminal may be developed at the far end of the
field thus preserving some open space for park purposes.
The trolley barn could also be incorporated into the rail
terminal to .preserve space. However, the majority of
the playing field will be lost. when the rail becomes
fully developed. A terminal, passenger platforms, and
possibly three sets of tracks would be necessary. for
regional rail. The existing transportation center, under
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the parking garage, could be used for ticketing, baggage,
and passenger services.
The trolley tracks on the north side of the field will
remain and a trolley stop will be tied into the rail
terminal.
IV. Recommended Action Plan Summary for Site B
To achieve the goals and proposed land uses for this site, the Rio
Grande. Group recommends the following actions for Site B:
1. The City of Aspen should decide whether a City-wide
trolley system is appropriate in Aspen. If the Trolley
is approved as proposed, the eastern portion of Site B
is the recommended site for the Trolley barn. However,
the barn may be integrated with a regional rail facility
when developed.
2. A height limit of one story should accompany any
development on Site B unless housing is approved for the
Trolley barn on the eastern portion of the site.
3. Development on the eastern portion of Site B should be
screened from the playing field and Site A.
4. The slope and berms on the eastern portion of Site B
should be revegetated to blend into the. park on the rest
of Site B and Site A.
5. Any development on the eastern portion of Site B should
not intrude into the Independence Pass view plane.
6. The City and County should review the recommendations of
the Roaring Fork Forum study relating to a regional-wide
recycling program and other remedies that are being
considered for the. County recycling program. If the
recycling operation is considered necessary at this
location then the recycling site should be covered or
contained. A facility up to a maximum of 5,200 square
feet is recommended in order to integrate with other
uses. The recycling facility should be incorporated into
the Trolley barn structure and/or snow melt facility, and
should .front the street for easy public access.
7. The access road (Art Park Wayj and the existing
pedestrian/bike path should be eliminated. A new
'pedestrian/bike path should be created connecting Rio
Grande Drive to Site A. It should be 12-14-feet wide and
able to accommodate theatre service/delivery and park
maintenance vehicles only. The new path may also be used
by the disabled to. park at the theatre during a
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performance.
8. The walking path should be improved at the higher
elevation along the slope that forms the edge of the
recycle site.
9. The City should work with th e Youth Center to develop
more recreational activities on Site B.
10. The City should consider extending r ecreational
activities onto Patsy Newbury Park.
11. The temporary active park and playfield should be
maintained on Site B only to be replaced by a regional
rail facility.
12. If a transportation use is developed on the playing
field, then an equivalent parcel, in the City, should
replace the playing field.
13. A rail terminal and accessory facilities, if developed
on the Rio Grande property, should be developed only on
Site B.
14. Development of rail facilities should not block-off
access, both visually and physically, to Site~A.
15. The Youth Center and the City should build a full-court
basketball court in the open space between the recycle
facility and the playing field.
16. The Youth Center and the City should install a half-pipe
skateboard ramp in the open space between the recycle
facility and the playing field.
17. The City should realign the playing field.
18. The City should continue negotiations with the property
owners of the Bass/obermyer building to settle the use
of the publically owned property that is adjacent to the
building and being used by customers and tenants of that
building.
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proposed land uses could be accommodated on the property.
Theatre Tent
The tent is approximately 60 feet x 80 feet and 26 feet high and
seats approximately 100 patrons. The storage shed is 12.9' X
12.9'. ,
Recvcle Facility
The proposed facility is approximately 5,200 square feet. This _
option eliminates several bins and moves part of the floor plan
below grade for increased efficiency.
Customer access to the recycle site should be directly off of Rio
Grand Drive. Haulers .should access off of snow dump road on the
west side of the site.
If the trolley barn is located on the site the cuts into the
embankment, necessary for trolley access to the trolley barn, can
also provide truck access to the recycle facility.
Trollev Barn
According to the plans, a trolley will leave the barn, cross the
pedestrian/bike trail and Rio Grande Drive and travel in between
the Youth Center and Jail to Main and Galena Streets. The Trolley
Group proposes to run track-along the north side of the ball field
providing stops at the Art Park then Mill Street. The Trolley
would continue across Mill Street and utilize Puppy Smith right-
of-way •f or a stop at the post office.
The Group proposes to develop a car barn approximately 7,000 square
feet which includes 1,000 square feet foY accessory office,
storage, and related uses. The barn will house the trolleys and
provide a garage for light maintenance. The second floor. of the
building could accommodate 5,700 square feet of affordable housing.
Basketball Court and Skateboard Half Pipe
A 52' x 90' basketball court can be located in the open space
between the playing field and current recycle site. A 42' x 24'
skateboard ramp can also fit in this space next to the basketball
court.
Location of these activities in this area requires trolley access
to the barn to be. moved down to the 20 foot buffer separating Site
A from•Site B or eventual relocation to the field if the barn is
integrated with the rail terminal.
APPENDIX B
In 1973, the majority of the Rio Grande parcel (Parcels B & C and
some of Parcel A) was purchased from Jim Trueman with 7th penny
money thus preserving the land for future transportation needs and.
limiting commercial development on the parcel..
Between 19.75 - 1978, City files indicate that planning sessions
were held between the.. Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and
the Planning Department to determine the most appropriate use of
.the Rio Grande parcel.. A 1978 memo from the Planning Department.
outlines the evolution of the Performing Arts Center concept for
the Rio Grande. The memo cohcludes with a Wheeler Task Force
determination that the Wheeler "appears to offer the best solution
to the requirement for establishing a performing arts facility in
Aspen..." but maintain "the option to' expand the performing art
facilities to the Rio Grande when demands for a larger space become
an obvious and economically viable need."
In 1977, a Rio Grande SPA Plan was filed. with an interim SPA plan
schematically identifying land uses on the entire property.
However, a conceptual plan expires if a final plan is not adopted.
Council Resolution (80-6) in 1980 established a task force to
review and make recommendations for the Rio Grande property.
Subsequently, a 1981 Council Resolution (81-20) recognized the need
for a year round Performing Arts Center and the task .force
recommended that a non-specified. one and one-half acre site be set
aside for a future Performing Arts/Conference Center. An
employment agreement with Benedict-Mularz was initiated in order
for the architects to prepare a site plan for the Rio Grande.
In 1982, the City and County entered into a land exchange
agreement. The exchange included the stable property west of the
Courthouse, the Aspen One Property (a piece adjacent to the river)
and the Oden Property (site of the new library).
City Council granted conceptual SPA approval in 1986 for the
Roaring Fork Railroad Proposal which included a terminal building,
passenger platform, baggage handling,. parking and trackage on the
Rio Grande site. However, a conceptual SPA approval expires within
two years if a final plan is not adopted..
In 1988, a second conceptual SPA plan was approved. This plan was
more site specific and the plan consisted of a parking facility,
library, new access road connecting .Mill and Spring Streets, and
paving of the remaining surface parking on the southern portion of
the Rio Grande. A snow melt facility and area for "Arts Usage" was
also included in the plan. The center of the site remained
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unprogrammed with the playing field undisturbed. A trail system
and shuttle corridor extended through .the site.
The 1988 conceptual plan had many recommendations regarding the
entire site. Galena Street should be a pedestrian corridor to the
Rio Grande parcel. A shuttle should travel north on Galena and on
the east .side of the parking facility to decrease traffic
congestion on Mill. A snow melt machine was proposed to help the
snow dump operation but relocation was encouraged. However, the
snow dump area should be reserved for "Arts Usage". And, if the
Library had not been developed on it's new site, the Arts Groups
would retain the right to use the site instead of the snow .dump
area.
The .1988 conceptual SPA plan was amended to locate the snow melter
on the Rio Grande property and the Land Exchange Agreement was
amended to facilitate the library and parking garage development.
A Final SPA plan was approved in 1989 for the. library and parking
garage and final SPA approval was granted for the Youth Center in
1990.
In 199.1, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended to Council
conceptual SPA approval for the Art Park/Theatre and Trolley Car
Barn, but denied the continued use of the Rio Grande for the snow
dump and melter operation. Council did not approved conceptual SPA
approval and directed-staff to prepare a new conceptual SPA plan.
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STATEMENT OF SUBDIVISION
APPROVAL FOR RIO GRANDE SUBDIVISION
This Statement` of Subdivision Approval is made and entered
into as of the ~(` , day of , 1993, by .the City of Aspen,
Colorado, a municipal corporati n and home rule city (hereinafter,
"the City").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City owns certain real property located between
the Roaring Fork River, the Pitkin County Courthouse and the Alley
in Block 86, a draft .plat of which is attached hereto as Exhibit
A; and
WHEREAS, the property is zoned Public (PUB) with an Specially
Planned Area (SPA) overlay; and
WHEREAS, on December 16, 1992, the City Attorney's Office
submitted to the Aspen Planning Office an application. for
subdivision; and
WHEREAS, the City has deemed it necessary to subdivide the Rio
Grande property in order to convey to Pitkin County the "library
parcel" and the property north of Pitkin County Jail for future
expansion of the Jail, to accept from Pitkin County property upon
which the municipal parking facility has been constructed and
the portion of land within the County Courthouse Subdivision upon
which the Youth Center has been constructed; and
WHEREAS, certain City-owned land area of the Rio Grande parcel
is being used for parking by the tenants of the Bass/Obermeyer
buildings and the City may wish to .either exchange, sell or lease
the property; and
WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held by the Aspen
Planning and Zoning Commission (hereinafter "Commission") on
February 2, 1993, to consider the subdivision; and
WHEREAS, the Aspen City Council, having considered the
Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendations, granted.
subdivision approval on April 26, 1993, with conditions, as set
forth in Ordinance 10, Series of 1993.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals,
and the terms and conditions contained in Ordinance 10, the City
states as follows:
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I. CONDITIONS
1. Any future development of the newly created parcels shall
be reviewed and approved by .the Commission and Council.
II. ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL PLAN
Upon execution of this Agreement, the City shall approve and
execute the Rio Grande Subdivision, and cause the final plat to be
filed in the records of the Pitkin County Clerk and Recorder.
THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO
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By Ordinance
ORDINANCE 10
SERIES OF .1993
AN ORDINANCE OF .THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL GRANTING SIIBDIVISION FOR THE
RIO GRANDE PROPERTY LOCATED BETWEEN-THE ROARING FORR RIVER, AND THE
PITRIN COUNTY COURTHOUSE AND THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 86, ASPEN,
COLORADO.
WHEREAS., pursuant to Section 24-7-1004 C.1., of .the Aspen
Municipal Code the applicant, the City of Aspen, has submitted an
application for subdivision of the Rio Grande property; and
WHEREAS, the City has deemed it necessary to subdivide the Rio
Grande property in order to convey to Pitkin County the "library
parcel" and the property north of Pitkin County Jail for future
expansion of the Jail, to accept from Pitkin County property upon
which the municipal parking facility has been constructed and
the portion of land within the County Courthouse Subdivision upon
which the Youth Center has been constructed; and
WHEREAS, certain City-owned land area of the Rio Grande parcel
is being used for parking by the tenants of the Bass/Obermeyer
buildings and the City may wish to either exchange, sell or lease
the property; and
WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held by the Aspen
Planning and Zoning Commission (hereinafter "Commission") on
February 2, 1993, to consider the subdivision; and
WHEREAS, the Commission having reviewed the application and
considered the representations and commitments made by the
applicant found that the subdivision complied with Section 24-7-
1004 and is not in conflict with any applicable portions of Chapter
24 or the draft .Rio Grande SPA master plan; and
WHEREAS, the Commission has recommended approval to the City
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Silvia Davis, F'iti=:in Cnty CserF:_, Doc ~ 00 __
Council of the subdivision for the Rio Grande property; and
\~ WHEREAS, the Aspen City Council, having considered the
Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendations, does wish to
grant subdivision with conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ASPEN, COLORADO:
section is That. it does hereby grant subdivision of the Rio Grande
property, such subdivision to be called the Rio Grande Subdivision
consisting of 10 lots and further identified by the draft plat
attached hereto and incorporated herein. as Exhibit A1, with the
following conditions:
1. A subdivision agreement and plat consistent with the approval
granted herein shall be reviewed and approved by the Engineering
and Planning Departments.
2. A subdivision agreement and plat shall be filed with the Pitkin
County. Clerk and Recorder within 180 days of final approval.
3. Any future development of the newly created parcels shall be
reviewed .and approved by the Commission and Council.
4. Monumentation of the property shall be completed by Spring of
1993.
Section 2: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase,
or portion of this Ordinance 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.
Section 3: This. Ordinance 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.
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•..~ Section 4: A public .hearing on the Ordinance shall be held on the
day of ~~% 1993 at 5:00 in the City Council Chambers,
Aspen City Ha11, Aspen Colorado, fifteen (15) days prior to which
hearing a public notice of the same shall be published in a
newspaper of general circulation within. the City of Aspen.
INTRODUCED, READ AND ORDERED. PUBLISHED as .provided by law,
b the City Council of the City of Aspen on the ~ ~- day of
/~_[ 1993.
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John Bennett, Mayor
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Kathryn ' . Koch, City Clerk
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THRU: Amy Margerum, City Manager --~,~`(~(\
THRU: Diane Moore; City Planning Director-)~~~
FROM: Leslie Lamont, Senior Planner (%
REe Rio Grande Subdivision.- Second Reading Ordinance 10,
Series of 1993
DATE: April 26, 1993
SIIMMARY: The City of Aspen has submitted an application requesting
subdivision approval .for the Rio Grande property. Subdivision is
primarily necessary for two reasons: past legal descriptions and
surveys have not been accurate and a subdivision plat will,clarify
ownership;. the City :would like. to exchange portions of the land
within the Rio Grande SPA with the County and potentially adjacent
property owners and the Municipal Code prohibits the exchange or
sale of land unless it has been first subdivided.
Please see attached Ordinance 10, Series of 1993; Exhibit A.
Please see attached draft subdivision plat, Exhibit B,
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Council approved Ordinance l0, Series of
1993 at first reading March 8, 1993.
BACKGROUND: Over the years, the City has obtained pieces of the
Rio Grande property through various transactions.' The surveying
and legal descriptions for the various parcels have not been very
accurate. A subdivision plat will define ownership boundaries
which will help .future planning efforts for the property.
The City would like to exchange certain. portions of the land within
the Rio Grande SPA with the County. At this time. the City .and
County contemplate the following transactions:
i. The City will convey the library parcel to thee.
County.
2. The, City wi1L convey title to the .property .north of
the County Jail for future expansion of the Jail (which
would require a GMQS Exemption review process).
3. The County will convey to the City the property upon
which the municipal parking facility has been
constructed.
4. The County will convey to the City the portion. of the
land within the County Courthouse Subdivision upon which
the Youth Center has constructed a building.
Certain land areas of the. Rio Grande parcel are being used for.
parking by the tenants of the Bass/Obermeyer buildings. The City
may wish to formalize discussions with those property owners. and
either exchange, sell or lease the property. According to the
Municipal Code, no land maybe exchanged,>sold or leased without
prior subdivision approval..
At this. time, no additional development is proposed for the Rio
Grande SPA.
The. County owes-.the City money for preparation of this subdivision
plat and staff work related to the Library. It is unnecessary to
hold up the subdivision pending payment. However, the City
Attorney's Office will not transfer the deeds for the library
parcel and jail expansion .parcel until the fees have been paid.
REFERRAL COMMENTS: Please see attached referral comments from the
Engineering Department, Exhibit C.
SOBDIVISION REVIEW STANDARDS: Please. see Exhibit D for specific
subdivision review standards.
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends to
City Council approval of the Rio Grande subdivision with conditions
outlined in Ordinance 10, Series of 1993 as amended by staff prior
to first reading.
PROPOSED MOTION: "I move to adopt Ordinance 10, Series of .1993."
CITY MANGER COMMENTS
EXHIBITS:
A. Ordinance 10, Series of 199:3
B. Draft Subdivision Plat
C. Referral Comments
D. Subdivision Review Standards
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REFERRAL COlIIlENTS s
Engineering - The purpose of the proposed subdivision is to create
parcels with existing development so land may be exchanged and
ownership issues resolved.
The existing development on .the Rio Grande Property has already
provided the infrastructure improvements. that would be required of
a normal subdivision. Asphalt streets, concrete curb .and gutter,
sidewalks, trails, street lights,. trees, undergrounding of aerial
utilities have all been performed. The property has been partially
monumented with survey monuments, and. the monumentation of the
boundaries will be completed is the spring.
A subdivision plat has been prepare3 which .meets the requirements
of-the Municipal Code.
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Subdivision Review standards - Pursuant to Section 7-1004 C.1., the
General Requirements for subdivision areas follows:
1. (a) The proposed development shall be consistent with the
Aspen Area Comprehensive Plan.
RESPONSE:: Previous development on the parcel has been consistent
with the conceptual SPA master plan for the Rio Grande parcel and
individual final SPA development plans. The proposed subdivision
is not inconsistent. with staff's current work on the Rio Grande
conceptual SPA plan.
(b) The proposed subdivision shall be consistent with the
character of existing land uses in the area.
RESPONSE: The intent of the subdivision is to .complete
transactions that were initiated during, the development of the
various public activities on the $o Grande parcel. In addition,
the .ability to clear up title on the. property surrounding the
Bass/Obermeyer buildings is not intended to change. the operating
characteristics of that area.
{c) The proposed subdivision shall not adversely affect the
future development of surrounding areas.
RESPONSEc The subdivision will define parcels that are already
developed for the purpose of exchange (see Exhibit B). The small
parcels surrounding the Bass/Obermeyer buildings are too small to
support separate. development .but could add to the size of the
Bass/Obermeyer parcels and apply to future development. Yet that
would depend upon whether the lots are sold/exchanged or leased to
adjacent property. owners.
The land area between Rio Grande Drive north to the river has been
identified as one parcel. Future development will be reviewed
based upon the recommendations of the conceptual SPA plan, and will
not be affected by the ,subdivision. In .fact an accurate property
boundary will help future development decisions.
(d) The proposed subdivision shall be incompliance with all
applicable requirements of this chapter.
RESPONSE: The proposed subdivision is in compliance with the.
requirements. of this chapter."'Although some of the created parcels
are small, dimensional requirements in the Public zone district
are established by conceptual and final development plans. .The
conceptual. and final SPA plans for the first phase of the Rio
Grande. property (Library, garage, and Youth Center) set the.
development parameters for those parcels. Future discussions
regarding the small parcels around the Bass/Obermeyer buildings
will consider consistencies with past and current Rio Grande master
planning efforts.
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'The code prohibits subdivision without first obtaining development
rights for newly created parcels. However the only parcels created
of any size have already been developed (Library, garage, Youth
Center) except far the large parcel between the road and river and
the parcel across from the Eagles Club. Those parcels may
eventually be developed based upon the conceptual SPA plan and most
likely exempt from GMQS. The rest of the parcels are too small to
realize individual development.
Pursuant to Section"7-1004 C. 2 - 5, the pertinent subdivision
requirements are as follows:
2. {a) Land .Suitability - .The proposed subdivision shall not
be located on land unsuitable for development because of
flooding,, drainage, rock or soil creep, mudflow, rock
slide, avalanche or snowslide, steep topography or any
other natural hazard. or other condition that will be
harmful to the health, safety, or welfare of the
.residents in the proposed subdivision.
RESPONSE: There are no natural hazards that exist on the site that
would endanger the current or proposed activities.
(b) Spatial Pattern - The proposed subdivision shall not be
designed to create spatial patterns that cause
inefficiencies, duplication or premature extension of
public facilities and unnecessary public costs.
RESPONSE: The purpose of the subdivision is to clear up
inefficiencies in land :ownership and correct inaccuracies in
.property boundaries:.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and Council
THRU: Amy Margerum, City Manager /'/~'~y~i /)
THRU: Diane Moore, City Planning Direct@r~)"/
FROM: Leslie Lamont, Senior Planner \~~
RE: Rio Grande Subdivision - First Reading Ordinance ~0,
Series of 1993.
DATE: March 8, 1993
SUMMARY: The City of Aspen has submitted an application requesting
subdivision approval for the Rio Grande property. Subdivision is
Subdivision is a two step review process. The Planning and Zoning
Commission has reviewed the subdivision and recommends to Council
approval of the, subdivision request.
Please .see attached Ordinance0~, Series of 1993, Exhibit'A.,
Please see attached draft subdivision plat, Exhibit B.
BACKGROUND:. Over the years, the City has .obtained pieces. of the
Rio Grande property through various transactions. The surveying
and .legal descriptions for the various parcels have not been very
accurate. A subdivision plat will define ownership boundaries
which will help future planning efforts for the property.
The City would like to exchange certain portions of the land within
the Rio Grande SPA with the County. At this time the City and
County contemplate the following transactions:
1. The City will convey the library parcel to the
County.
2. The City will convey title to the property north of
the County Jail .for future expansion of the Jail, (which
would require a GMQS Exemption review process).
3. The County will convey to the City the property upon
which the municipal parking .facility has been
constructed.
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4. The County will convey to the City the portion of the
land within the County Courthouse Subdivision upon which
the Youth Center has constructed a building.
Certain land areas of the Rio Grande. parcel are being used for
parking by the tenants of the Bass/Obermeyer_buildings. The. City
may wish to formalize discussions with those property owners and
either exchange, sell or lease the property. According to the
Municipal Code, no land may be exchanged, sold or leased without
prior subdivision approval.
At this time, no additional development is proposed .for the Rio
Grande SPA..
REFERRAL COMMENTS: Please see attached referral comments from the
Engineering Department, Exhibit C.
SIIBDIVISION REVIEW STANDARDS: Please see Exhibit D for specific
subdivision review standards.
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends to
the City Council approval of the Rio Grande subdivision with the
.following conditions:
L A subdivision agreement and plat shall be reviewed and approved
by the Engineering and Planning Departments.
2. A subdivision agreement and plat shall be filed with the Clerk
and Recorder within i80 days of final approval.
3. Any future development or exchange of the newly created parcels
shall be reviewed and approved by the Commission and Council.
The City Attorney wishes to advise Council that an exchange of land
does not require approval of the Planning and Zoning commission
and therefore .recommends that "or exchange" be deleted from the
above condition of approval. Staff concurs' with this
recommendation and has amended this condition within the Ordinance.
4. Monumentation of the property shall be completed by June 30,
1993.
PROPOSED MOTION: "I move to approve the subdivision for the Rio
Grande property. as recommended by the Planning and Zoning
Commission with the conditions outlined above as amended by staff."
"I move to read Ordinance ~, Series of 1993."
"I move to approve Ordinances 1,`Series of 1993, at first reading."
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TO OWNERS OF PROPERTY WITHIN 300'
RE: RIO GRANDE SUBDIVISION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GZVEN that a public hearing will be held on
Tuesday, February 2, 1993 at a meeting to begin at 4:30 pm before
the Aspen Planning .and Zoning Commission, 2nd Floor Meeting Room,
City Hall, 130 S. Galena, Aspen, CO to consider an application
submitted by the. City of Aspen, 130 S. Galena, Aspen, CO,
requesting subdivision approval for the Rio Grande property. The
applicants propose to subdivide the property in order to convey and
exchange certain parcels. For further information, contact Leslie
Lamont at the Aspen/Pitkin Planning Office, 1305. Galena, Aspen,
CO 920-5101.
JJasmine TvCre, Chairman
Planning and Zoning Commission
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission
FROM: Leslie Lamont, Senior Planner
DATE: February 2, 1993
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SUMMARY: The City seeks subdivision approval for the Rio Grande
property. Subdivision is necessary for two primary reasons: past
legal descriptions and surveys have not been accurate and a
subdivision plat will clarify ownership; the City would like to
exchange portions of the land within the Rio Grande SPA with the
County and potentially adjacent property owners and the Municipal
Code prohibits the exchange or sale of land that has not been first
subdivided.
Attached for your review is the proposed subdivision plat, Exhibit
A.
Staff recommends approval of this application.
APPLICANT: City of Aspen
LOCATION: Rio Grande property between. the Roaring Fork River and
Pitkin County Courthouse and the alley in block 86.
2oNING: Public with SPA overlay
APPLICANT'S REQUEST: Subdivision to create parcels for exchange.
REFERRAL COMMENTS:
Engineering - The purpose of the proposed subdivision is to create
parcels with existing development so land may be exchanged and
ownership issues resolved.
The existing development on the Rio Grande Property has already
provided the infrastructure improvements that would be required of
a normal subdivision.. Asphalt streets, concrete curb and gutter,
sidewalks, trails, street lights, trees, undergrounding of aerial
utilities have all been performed. The property has been partially
monumented with survey monuments, and the monumentation of the
boundaries will be completed in the spring.
A subdivision plat has been prepared which meets the requirements
of the Municipal Code.
PROCESS: Subdivision is a two step review. The Commission shall
make a recommendation to Council regarding this proposal.
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STAFF COMMENTS:
Background - Over the years, the City has obtained pieces of the
Rio Grande property through various transactions. The surveying
and legal descriptions for the various parcels have not been very
accurate. A subdivision plat will define ownership boundaries
which will help future planning efforts for the property.
The City would like to exchange certain portions of the land within
the Rio Grande SPA with the County. At this time the City and
County contemplate the following transactions: (1) The City will
convey the library parcel to the County. (2) The City will convey
title to the property north of the County Jail for future expansion
of the Jail (which would require a GMQS Exemption review process).
(3) The County will convey to the City the property upon which the
municipal parking facility has been constructed. (4) The County
will convey to the City the portion of the land within the County
Courthouse Subdivision upon which the Youth Center has constructed
a building.
Certain land area of the Rio Grande parcel is being used for
parking by the tenants of the Sass/Obermeyer buildings.. The City
may wish to formalize discussions with those property owners and
either exchange, sell or lease the .property. According to the
Municipal Code, no land may be exchanged, sold or leased without
prior subdivision approval.
No additional development is proposed for the Rio Grande SPA.
Subdivision Review standards - Pursuant to Section 7-1004 C.1., the
General Requirements for subdivision are as follows:
1. (a) The proposed development shall be consistent with the
Aspen Area Comprehensive Plan.
RESPONSE: Previous development on the parcel has been consistent
with the conceptual SPA master plan for the Rio Grande parcel and
individual final SPA development plans. The proposed subdivision
is not inconsistent with staff's current work on the Rio Grande
conceptual SPA plan.
(b) The proposed subdivision shall be consistent with the
character of existing land uses in the area.
RESPONSE: The intent of the subdivision is to complete
transactions that were initiated during the development of the
various public activities on the Rio Grande parcel. In addition,
the ability to clear up title on the property surrounding the
Bass/Obermeyer buildings is not intended to change the operating
characteristics of that area.
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(c) The proposed subdivision shall not .adversely affect the
future development of surrounding areas.
RESPONSE: The subdivision will define parcels. that are already
developed for the purpose of exchange (see Exhibit A). The small
parcels surrounding the Bass/Obermeyer buildings are too small to
support separate development but could add to the size of the
Bass/Obermeyer parcels and apply to future development. Yet that
would depend upon whether the lots are sold/exchanged or leased to
adjacent property owners.
The land area between Rio Grande Drive north to the river has been
identified as one parcel. Future development will be reviewed
based upon the recommendations of the conceptual SPA plan, and will
not be affected by the subdivision. In fact an accurate property
boundary will help future development decisions.
(d) The proposed subdivision shall be in compliance with all
applicable requirements of this chapter.
RESPONSE: The proposed. subdivision is in compliance with the
requirements of this bhapter. Although some of .the created parcels
are small, dimensional requirements in the Public zone district
are established by conceptual. and final development plans. The
conceptual and final SPA plans for the first phase of the Rio
Grande property (Library, garage, and Youth Center) set the
development parameters for those parcels. Future discussions
regarding the small parcels around the Bass/Obermeyer buildings
will consider consistencies with past and current Rio Grande master
planning efforts.
The code prohibits subdivision without first obtaining development
rights for newly created parcels. However the only parcels created
of any size have already been developed. (Library, garage, Youth
Center) except for the large parcel between the road and river and
the parcel across from the Eagles Club. Those parcels may
eventually be developed based upon the conceptual SPA plan and most
likely exempt from GMQS. The rest of the parcels are. too small to
realize individual development.
Pursuant to Section 7-1004 C. 2 - 5, the pertinent subdivision
requirements are as follows:
2. (a) Land Suitability - The proposed subdivision shall not
be located on land unsuitable for development because of
flooding, drainage, rock or soil creep, mudflow, rock
slide, avalanche or snowslide, steep topography or any
other natural hazard or other condition that will be
harmful to the health, safety, or welfare of the
residents in the proposed subdivision.
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RESPONSE: There are no natural hazards that exist on the site that
would endanger the current or proposed activities.
(b) Spatial Pattern - The proposed subdivision shall not be
designed to create spatial patterns that cause
inefficiencies, duplication or premature extension of
public facilities and unnecessary public costs.
RESPONSE: The purpose of the subdivision is to clear up
inefficiencies in land ownership and correct inaccuracies in
property boundaries.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Rio Grande
subdivision with the following condition:
1. A subdivision agreement and plat shall be reviewed and approved
by the Engineering and. Planning Departments.
2. A subdivision agreement and plat shall be filed with the Clerk
and Recorder within 180 days of final approval.
3. Any future development or exchange of the newly created parcels
shall be reviewed and approved by the Commission and Council.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: "I move to recommend to Council approval of
the Rio Grande subdivision with conditions 1, 2 & 3 listed in
Planning Office memo dated February 2, 1993.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
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RE: RIO GRANDE SUBDIVISION
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on
Tuesday, February 2, 1993 at a meeting to begin at 4:30 pm before
the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission, 2nd Floor Meeting Room,
City Ha11, 130 S. Galena, Aspen, C0 to consider an application
submitted by the City of Aspen, 130 S. Galena, Aspen, CO,
requesting subdivision approval for the Rio Grande property. The
applicants propose to subdivide the property in order to convey and
exchange certain parceis. For further information, contact Leslie
Lamont at the Aspen/Pitkn Planning Office, 13O S. Galena, Aspen,
CO 920-5101.
s/Jasmine Tvare, Chairman
Piann.ng and Zoning Commission
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CITY OF ASPEN
City Attorney's Office
130 South Galena
Aspen, Colorado 81611
(303) 920-5055
MEMORANDUM
TO: Leslie Lamont, Planning Department
FROM: John P. Worcester~% i~yy~
DATE: December 16, 1992
RE: Rio Grande Subdivision Application
Please accept this memorandum as a formal application to the Planning Department for a
subdivision application of the Rio Grande SPA. This application is being submitted at your
suggestion that a formal application needed to be filed to start the process and provide some
needed information.
This is to formally advise you that the Rio Grande property subject to the subdivision application
is owned in fee by the City. Ownership to the entire pazcel was obtained through a number of
transactions over the years.. Pitkin County Title has agreed to give the City a title commitment
to the parcel evidenced by their execution of a certificate on the subdivision plat.
Application for subdivision is being requested for two major reasons. As mentioned above, the
property was acquired by the City over a number of years through various transactions. The
surveying and legal. descriptions for the various parcels has not been very accurate and a
subdivision plat will clarify ownership and allow the City's Planning department to proceed with
conceptual plans for the SPA with greater assurances that the City owns the enfire parcel. The
second major reason is that the City desires to exchange certain portions of land within the Rio
Grande SPA with the County. In addition, certain proposed lots aze currently being used as
parking areas for the tenants of the Bass/Obermyer buildings. The City may wish to formalize
some lease, trade or sale of these lots to the adjacent property owners.
No additional development activity is currently planned for the Rio Grande. SPA. Thus, I would
ask that the application for subdivision be reviewed at your eazliest convenience. As you know,
work confinues on conceptual plans (the trolley barn, art theatre,. river side trails, etc.) At this
time the City and County contemplate the following transactions: (1) The City will convey the
library pazcel to the County. (2) The City. will convey title to the property North of the County
Jail for them to use for future expansion of the Jail. (3) The County will convey to the City the
property. upon which the municipal pazking facility has been constructed. (4) The County convey
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Youth Center has constructed a building.
If you need anything further from this office, please advise.
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Diane Moore
Chuck Roth
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MEMORANDUM
To: Leslie Lamont, Planning Office
From:..-Chuck Roth, City Engineer Gl.~
Date: December 16, 1992
Re: Rio Grande Subdivision
The purpose of the proposed subdivision is to create parcels for existing development so
that land exchanges may take place and ownership issues be resolved.
The existing development on the Rio Grande Property has .already provided the
infrastructure improvements that would be required of a normal subdivision. Asphalt
streets,.concrete curb and gutter, sidewalks, trails, street lights, trees, undergrounding of
aerial utilities have all been performed. The property has been partially monumented with
survey monuments, and the monumentation of the boundaries will be completed in the
spring.
A subdivision plat has been .prepared which meets the requirements of the Municipal
Code.
The Engineering Department recommends approval of the Rio Grande Subdivision.
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City Attorney's Office
130 South Galena
Aspen, Colorado 81611
(303) 920-5055
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and Members of Council
FROM: John P. Worcester~,2y~~ 11 1~~~-
DATE: November 4, 1992 ,
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RE: Resolution to Approve Rio. Grande SPA.- Intergovernmental Agreement
Attached. please find a resolution which,. if passed,. would authorize the-Mayor to execute the.
IGA accompanying the resolution and all legal documents necessary to effectuate the land
exchanges. contemplated by the IGA.
The. IGA is an effort to clear up a number of issues between the City and County relating to
land within the Rio Grande SPA. IAs a result of discussions between the City and County
staffs over the last year, the Board of County Commissioners agreed to the following
proposal brought to them by .the City.
City aerees to:
A. Subdivide the Rio Grande parcel and cause a subdivision plat to be recorded.
B. Convey to the Library title to the property upon which the Library's new
facility has been constructed.
C. Create an access easement behind the library. between Mill Street and the
parking garage. This would also provide access to the back side of the library.
D. Convey to the County title to the property North of the County Jail for them to
use for future expansion of the Jail
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E. Convey to the City the: property upon which the municipal parking facility has
been constructed.
F. Execute an encroachment agreement authorizing the City to use the property
upon which the Galena Street turn-around has been constructed and a small
area used by the elevator on the East side of the pazking garage.
G. Pay to the City. the sum of $ 12,500.00. This amount represents a compromise
between the figures the City and the County believe is owed. (The City. and
County could not agree on when. the Library should have started taking over
the responsibility for paying the Oden note - $15,162/Yr.)
H. Convey to the City the County property upon which the Aspen Youth Center
has constructed a building.
L Convey to the City atransit/trail easement for the construction, operation and
maintenance of trolley tracks between the County. Jail and the Youth Center
building. The County shall have the right to review atl design plans-and
construction activity to ensure that the structural integrity of the County Jail is
not compromised by the construction and operation of a trolley.
J. Pay $2,000.00 for surveying and planning costs associated with the subdivision
process and platting fees.
Library agrees to:
K. Set aside a minumum of 2,500 squaze feet of separate, secured space in its
library .facility and shall make available to the County for lease upon. occupan-
cy of the new library facility for a period of at least ten years.
L. Pay $5,000.00 for surveying and planning costs associated with the subdivision
process and platting fees. (The Youth Center has already .paid the City $2,000-
.00).
NOTE:
The City initially purchased .the Library Property (Oden Property) in 1982 from the
County for the purpose of having a performing arts center constructed. Sixth Penny sales tax
funds were used to make the purchase. At that time, Sixth Penny funds were not restricted
solely to pazks and open space purposes. In .1983,. an ordinance was passed requiring that
75% of the Sixth Penny revenues be used solely for open space purposes.. In 1986,. the 1983
amendment was repealed. In 1990, the Sixth. Penny tax was again amended. Under this
amendment, all Sixth Penny revenues collected on and after July 1, 1990, were restricted to
parks, trails and open space purposes. Throughout these many years and ordinance changes,
Sixth Penny funds paid for the Library Property. (The County resumed paying the land
payments instead of the City in January, 1992. The yearly payment is $15,162.00.)
The Library Property was never put to municipal use, including use as "open space",
hence, there is no need for an election in order to reconvey the property to the Library
District. Additionally, the purchase agreement for the pazcel with the County stipulated for _
the reversion of the property to the County in the event a performing arts center was not
constructed thereon by April, 1992.
It should also be noted that like the Library Property, the small parcel behind the jail
to be conveyed to the County was never put to municipal use and, thus; no election is needed
to effectuate that transfer.
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MEMORANDUM.
TO: Mayor and Council
THRU: Amy Margerum, City Manager
THRU: Diane Moore, City Planning Directo
FROM: Leslie Lamont, Senior Planner
DATE: November 9, 1992
RE: Consent Agenda - Permission for. Public Works Department
to Submit an Application for Subdivision of the Rio
Grande Property
SUMMARY: The Public Works Department has .prepared a subdivision
plat of the Rio Grande Property in order to define property and
parcel boundaries for potential land exchange and/or sales. Please
see attached October 23, 1992 memo from John Worcester outlining
the purpose for subdivision.
According to Section 24-7-1004, Subdivision.- It shall be unlawful
for any person to develop, lease, or sell any parcel of land,
including any separate interest in a parcel of land .(including
leasehold interest or condominium interest) in the City of Aspen
until it has been subdivided and a plat recorded in the office of
the Pitkin County clerk and recorder pursuant to the terms of this
division.
It is necessary for Council to grant permission to the Public Works
Department to file a subdivision review application on City owned
property.
RECOMMENDED .MOTION: "I move to direct the City Manager to grant
permission for the Public Works Department to submit a subdivision
application for the Rio Grande property.."
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS:
ATTACHMENT:
A. October 23, 1992 Memorandum
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CITY OF ASPEN
City Attorney's Office
130 South Galena
Aspen; Colorado 81611
(303) 920-5055
MEMORANDUM
TO: Leslie Lamont, Planning Department
FROM: John P. Worcester ~ i~r~
DATE: October 23, 1992
RE: Rio Grande Subdivision Application
This is to formally advise you that the Rio Grande property subject to the subdivision application
is owned in fee by the City. Ownership to the entire parcel was obtained through a number. of
transactions over he years. Pitkin County Title has agreed to give the City a title commitment
to the parcel evidenced by their execution of a certificate on the subdivision plat.
Application for subdivision is being requested for two major reasons. As mentioned above, the
property was acquired by the City over a number of years through various transactions. The
surveying and legal descriptions for the various parcels has not been very accurate and a
subdivision plat will clarify ownership and allow the City's Planning department to proceed with
conceptual plans for the SPA with greater assurances that the City owns the entire parcel. The
second major reason is that the City desires to exchange certain portions of land within the Rio
Grande SPA with the County. The City's Land Use Regulations prohibit the sale or development
of any parcel of land until it has been subdivided. Thus, for example, the City can't convey the
library to the County until the subdivision goes through..
No development activity is currently planned for the Rio Grande SPA. Thus, I would ask that
the application for subdivision be reviewed at your earliest convenience. As you know, work
continues on conceptual plans. Only after .those conceptual. plans are completed will a
development application be filed with the Planning office by the appropriate person/agency.
If you need anything further from this office, please advise.
xc: Bob Gish
Diane Moore
Chuck Roth
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MEMORANDUM
To: .Jed Caswall, City: Attorney -
Leslie Lamont, Planning Office
From: Chuck Roth, City. Engineer V~-
Date: October 23, 1992
Re: Plat Review for Rio Grande Subdivision
1. Design standards (Sec. 24-7-1004.C.4):
a. Right-of-way widths.
1) Rio Grande Place:
a) Minimum centerline curve radius shall be 250 feet (Sea 24-7-
1004.C.4.a(3)).
b) Minimum width shall be 75 feet. Beneath: "varies in width" note add
in parentheses "75 feet minimum." The width at` the east end of Rio
Grande Place needs to be increased slightly to meet 75 feet.
2) Right-of-way for Bleeker Streetr
a) Show entire right-of-way for Bleeker Street from Spring Street to Rio.
Grande Place. The portion of Bleeker Street ROW that is being
dedicated by this plat may be too narrow. (It scales 27 feet.)
b. Range point monuments - p. 1738 and 1740
c. Construct sidewalk -
d. Street lights - ? -one per 70'
e. Street trees - ? - 24-7-1004.C.4.a(24)
f. Transit alignment easements - b(7)
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g. Provide 20 foot easements for trails and confirm that trail alignments correspond
with Pedestrian Bikeway Plan.
h. Survey monuments -Plat legend must indicate monuments found and set. All
external monuments must be set prior. to signing final plat. Internal., boundaries
must be set prior to conveyance of property.
i. Fire hydrants - 350'
j. Storm drainage -.Any construction on lots created by this subdivision must comply
with Sec. 24-7-1004.C.4.f and provide for maintaining historic run-off rates #o
public streets.
2. Plat contents (Sec. 24-7-1004.D)
a. Show "all .adjacent lands owned by or under option to the applicant." The Art
Museum Property must be included.
b. Show any and all zone designations and boundary lines for the subdivision and
adjacent properties.
c. Indicate drawing .scale in words beneath bar graph scales.
d. Delete "City of Aspen" from title. For. filing and future uses, it is recommended
that'. the title of the application and the plat be Rio Grande Subdivision
e. Contour lines per subsection (3)(d). These may be overlaid from City topographic
mapping together with recent surveys correcting topographic lines in kayak. course
area.
£ All manmade improvements on the parcel to be subdivided must be shown and
labeled. These. do not have 1o be surveyed in but may be taken from the aerial
photograph of July, 1991, with a note on the plat explaining that improvements
are not shown based on survey work but based on the aerial photograph. Show
trail link from Rio Grande Place to Rio Grande Trail at east. end of Recycle
Center. Also indicate vegetation. generally based upon the photographs. Indicate
the 100-year floodplain.
g. The surveyor's certificate must indicate that all easements indicated on Title Policy
No. _, dated ,have been shown. It must state that the survey closes
within a limit of 1:10,000 and that the survey was performed in accordance with
CRS 38-51 as amended.
h. The written description of the property must include the total acreage to the
nearest 0.001. acre.
i. There must. be a statement of the basis of the bearings.
j. The City Council certificate must include acceptance of right-of-way and easement
dedications.
? -item (k), p. 1743
? -item (d), p. 1744 -dedication language for park use; don't conflict with .Master Plan
? -item (12), p. 1744
? indicatewhat are purchased with 7th penny transportation funds
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CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
I hereby certify that on this 13th day of January, 1992,. a
true and correct copy of the attached Notice of Public Hearing was
deposited in the United States mail, first-class postage prepaid,
to the adjacent property owners as indicated on the attached list
of adjacent property owners which was supplied to the Aspen/Pitkin
Planning Office by the applicant in regard to the case named on the
Public Notice.
By: Debbie DuBord
Office Manager
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PRE-APPLICATION~'CONFERENCE SUMMARY
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Describe action/type of development being requested:
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~3. Areas is which Applicant has ..been requested to respond,
types of s~eports requested:..
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Referral Agent Comments
4. Review is: (P&Z
5. Public Hearing:
6. Number of copies
7. What fee was app
8. Anticipated date
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of the application to be submittedo _
Licant requested to submit:`
of submission•
The Richard W. Volk Revocable Trust
5847 San Felipe, Suite 3600
Houston, Texas 77057
William O and Sally S. Ende
11 Pine Briar Circle
Houston, Texas 77056
Denise C. Reich
3801 E. Florida, Suite 200
Denver, Colorado 80210
Remo Lavagnino
P.O. Box 532
Aspen, Colorado 81612
Howard L. Hanson & Co.
Eileen R. Hanson
P.O. Box 1690
Aspen, Colorado 81612
Gail M. Gross
5718 Westheimer, Suite 600
Houston, Texas 77242
Gerald H. & Christine S. Goldstein
208 King William
San Antonio, Texas 78204
Richard W. Volk,. Russell D. Volk
Dasa Metzler 7 Denise C. Reich
c/o Richard W. Volk
217 N. Water Street
P.O. Box 1201
Wichita, Kansas 67201
Paul K. and Ruth B. Hamilton
P.O. BoX 9906
Aspen, Colorado 81612
Andrea and Dennis Young
P.O. Box 133
Aspen, Colorado 81612
Howard L. and Pauline H. Mayer
P.O. Box 333
Aspen, Colorado 81612
Neligh C. Coates, Jr.
720 East Hyman
Aspen, Colorado 81611
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Fraternal Order of Eagles
700 East Bleeker
Aspen, Colorado 81611
Trueman Aspen Company
4355 Davidson Road
Hilliard, Ohio 43026
Postmaster
Aspen Post Office
Aspen, Colorado 81612
City Manager
City of Aspen
130 South Galena
Aspen, Colorado 81611
Joseph A. Amato
P.O. Box 503
Highland Hills, N.Y. 10930
Mill Street Milagro Corp.
P.O. Box 3203
Aspen, Colorado 81612
Victoria B. Fuller.
P.O. Box 1131
Aspen, Colorado 81611
Michael S. Martin
545 Third Street
Brooklyn, New York 11215
Kathryn E. Fleck
1015 East Hyman Avenue, Unit 2
Aspen, .Colorado 81611 n
Edward & r ne Patton S~Z~`^~a~t p~•"x
Box 264, uz Bay V ~ (t S-t~cx,~
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Harry Teague
412 North Mill Street
Aspen, Colorado 81611
Janet Garwood and Sarah A. Pletts
P.O. Box 3889
Aspen, Colorado 81612
Aspen Savings and Loan Association
P.O. Box 8207
Aspen, Colorado 81612
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Seymour Family Trust
1465 Monaco Drive
Pacific Palisades, California 90272
Richard W. and Sue J. Volk
5847 San Felipe, Suite 3600
Houston, Texas 77057
First Aspen Corporation
P.O. Box 3318
Aspen, Colorado 81612
Aspen Consolidated Sanitation District
565 N. Mill Street
Aspen, Colorado 81611
County Manager
Pitkin County Commissioners
5D6 East Main Street
Aspen, Colorado 81611
Stefan Kaelin
557 North Mill
Aspen, Colorado 81611
Klaus Obermeyer
P.O. Box 130
Aspen, Colorado 81612
BCS Properties
c/o Howard Bass
P.O. Box 5078
Aspen, Colorado 81612
Jesse B. Heath Jr. & Hetta S. Heath
606 N. Spring
Aspen, Colorado 81611
Roger L. O' Neill
The Gillman Trust
c/o Acme-Wiley Corp.
2480 Geenleaf Avenue
Elk Grove, Illinois 6000.7
Draco, Inc.
210 North Mill
Aspen, Colorado 81611
Colorado Lax Use Commission
State Ge o 'st
Colorado logic Survey
1313 Sher n Street
Denver, for o 80203
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J. R. Williams
c/o Mr. Bruce Kistler
840 So. Adams St.
Denver, CO 80209
Douglas Allen
600 E. Hopkins Avenue
Aspen, CO 81611
Lone Pine Land
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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves
ORDINANCE NO. S
(Series of 1977
AN ORDINANCE REZONING THE APPROXIMATELY 11.50
ACRES OF LAND OWNED BY THE CITY OF ASPEN AND KNOWN
AS THE "RIO GRANDE" PROPERTY, ACCORDING TO AN
APPROVED SPECIALLY PLANNED AREA MASTER PLAN FOR
THE SITE, THE ELEMENTS OF WHICH MASTER PLAN WILL
CONSTITUTE THE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIO[dS FOR THE
AREA ALL AS PROVIDED BY ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 24
OF THE ASPEN MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the City of Aspen has presented to City Council
a request to rezone approximately 11.50 acres within the City
of Aspen according to the specially planned area (SPA) procedures
of Article VII of Chapter 24 of the Aspen Municipal Code, and
WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed the proposed Master Plan
presented and wishes to approve the same all as provided in said
Article VII;
i70W, THEREFORE, BE IT 6ADAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO:
Section 1
That it does hereby rezone approximately 11.50 acres known
as the "Rio Grande" property according to the SPA Master Plan
submitted, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated
by this reference
as:
The area rezoned is more specifically described
A tract of land situated in the SQanhee84 West
of Section 7, Township 10 South, 4
of the 6th Principal Meridian, Pitkin County,
Colorado, being more fully described as follows:
3eginning at a point on the East side of Mill
Street whence the L4est one-quarter corner of said
Section 7 bears N38°06'14"S4 1,542.42 feet; thence
556°06'~i3"E 120.33 feet; thence N33°53'35"E 78.32
feet; thence S75°51'14"~ 67.25 feet; thence
N84°34'25",: 121.34 feet; thence N81°39'30"
35.49 feet; thence S00°17'28"W 130.87 feet;
thence S69°26'55"L 184.09 feet; thence S00°
58'09":a 109.72 feet; thence N16°thencey509°26e26"E
thence 574°37'1"E 141.49 feet;
412.35 feet; thence S43°10'38"E 89.04 feet; thence
233.41 feet along the arc of a curve to the left
having a radius of 309.26 feet and a chord which
bears S64°56'02"~ 227.91 feet; thence 503°22'00".7
100.06 feet; ~-hence 309.38 feet along the arc of
a curve to the right having a radius of 409.39 feet
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and a chord which bears N69°54'19"W 302.07 feet;
thence N94°54'27"W 66.04 feet; thence N75°12'56"W
15.96 feet; thence N75°11'28"W 25.48 feet; thence
N16°49'23"P 83.76 feet; thence N73°19'31"W 271.88
feet; thence 516°37'11"'r7 90.78 feet; thence
N57°36'26"W 10.54 feet; thence S84°21'32"i~1
164.64 feet; thence N87°31'46"~~ 88.97 feet;
thence S14°26'00"W 75.82 feet; thence N43°12'17"t9
408.87 feet; thence N19°50'59"P. 495.73 feet to
the point of beginning containing 11.50 acres more
or less.
All development in the above-described area shall be in con-
formance with the elements of the approved Master Plan, and
the definitional, regulatory and other general provisions of
Chapter 24 of the Aspen Municipal Code shall, when not in
conflict with the approved plan, continue with equal force and
effect within such area. Subsequent to the effective date of
this ordinance, a copy of this approved Master Plan shall be
recorded in the Office of the Pitkin County Clerk and Recorder
and remain of public record; and constitute the development regu-
lations applicable to the Specially Planned Area unless and until
amended by authority of the City of Aspen.
Section 2
If any provision of this ordinance or the application
thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such
invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications
of the ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid
provision or application, and to this end the provisions of
this ordinance are declared to be severable.
Section 3
T/hat a public hearing on this ordinance be held on
,~1 ~%~~s~~~~ 1977, at 1:00 P.:1. in the
City Council Chambers, City Hall, 130 South Galena Street,
Aspen, Colorado, fifteen days prior to which hearing public
notice of the same shall be published once in a newspaper of
general circulation within the City of Aspen.
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INTRODUCED, READ AND ORDERED published as provided by law
by the City Council of the City of Aspen, Colorado, at its
regular meeting held at the City of Aspen on the ~~~ day of
~~y(~ 1977.
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Stacy St dle6y"I"I'h~~
Mayor C~(
ATTEST:
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Kathryn S ?cuter
City Cler ~~//
FINALLY adopted, passed and approved on the /"T day of
y~~ 1977.
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~cy Standley II3..
Mayor = Cc.,,
ATTEST:
Kathryn S iIaut~
City C1erY.
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CERTIFICATE
I, Kathryn S. Hauter, City Clerk of Aspen, Colorado,
do hereby certify that the above and foregoing ordinance was
introduced, read in full, and passed on
reading at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Aspen on (~C-~e--h..~ /~ 197~~ and publish-
ed in the Aspen Times a weekly newspaper of general circul-
ation, publis~hed~in~th~e City of Aspen, Colorado, in its
issue of C~%~-~-~ /~ , 197 ~/ , and was finally adopted
and approved at a regu//lar meeting of the City Council on
~La-t,~, i a ~ /y- 1972, and ordered published as
Ordinance No.~~ Series of 197 2, of said City, as
provided by Law. 7
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my han~nd
the seal~jof said City of. Aspen, Colorado, this
day of /-f-o-~-n~-~^-~'~ 197.
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Kathryn S cuter, City Clerk