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HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.059-08RESOLUTION N0. (SERIES OF 2008) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ASPEN CITY COUNCIL ACKNOWLEDGING THE GOALS FOR THE LIFT ONE NEIGHBORHOOD MASTER PLAN AS ADOPTED BY THE LIFT ONE NEIGHBORHOOD MASTER PLAN TASK FORCE TEAM. WHEREAS, City Council Resolution No. 13, Series of 2008, determined the Lift One Neighborhood Master Plan reasonably necessary for the convenience and welfaze of the public and eligible for the City's "COWOP" land use review process to consider the redevelopment of certain lands within the City in the vicinity of South Aspen Street south of Durant Avenue as more accurately identified in said resolution; and, WHEREAS, the City Council, pursuant to Resolution No. 13, Series of 2008, appointed a 28-member Task Force Team to guide the direction and progress of the master plan; and, WHEREAS, the Task Force Team has met on a weekly basis every Thursday beginning April 10, 2008, and has reviewed the site, it's chazacteristics and function; performed a site tour; discussed their observations, experiences, knowledge, and history of the site; proposed "candidate" goals for the master planning process in small group sessions; refined those goals; modified and condensed those goals through larger group sessions; took and considered comments and suggestions offered by the general public; and, modified those goals into a unified set of master planning goals; and, WHEREAS, the Task Force Team adopted, by a unanimous vote, the Lifr One Neighborhood Master Plan Goals as identified in Exhibit A of this Resolution; and, WHEREAS, The Community Development Director may supply City Council, as well as other Boards and Commissions of the City, periodic updates of master planning activities of the City and City Council may acknowledge such progress with or without requesting modification to the direction of said master planning effort; and, WHEREAS, the term "acknowledge," as used in the phrase "acknowledging the Goals of the Lift One Master Plan," has no official, legal, or otherwise profound meaning within the context of the City of Aspen Land Use Code and shall not bind the City Council or the City of Aspen to any particular direction or outcome of the Lifr One Neighborhood Master Plan; and, WHEREAS, adoption of this resolution shall only be considered advisory in nature and shall not constitute entitlement of the project, portion or component thereof or approval of a site specific development plan. Approval of a final development plan shall require adoption of an Ordinance after a public heazing and upon consideration of a recommendation from the Community Development Director and a final Aspen City Council Resolution No. ~, Series of 2008 Acknowledgement of Lifr One Neighborhood Master Plan Goals- Page 1 recommendation from the Lift One Neighborhood Master Plan Task Force Team; and, WHEREAS, the Aspen City Council has reviewed and considered the Lift One Neighborhood Master Plan Goals as presented, has taken and considered supporting commentary concerning the goals from members of the Task Force Team, and has taken and considered public comment at a public heazing; and, WHEREAS, the Aspen City Council realizes that as the master planning process continues to evolve the Task Force Team may adopt modifications to these goals as determined appropriate by the Task Force Team and such modifications, if substantial, will be forwarded to City Council for review and comment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO THAT: The City Council aclrnowledges the goals of the Lift One Neighborhood Master Plan as adopted by the Task Force Team and as presented in Exhibit A. FINALLY, adopted, passed and approved this ~ day of ~~ , 2008. Attest: GA//~~Cir<~`L /'d'i Kathryn S. K ,City Clerk i ~~ / Michael C. Ireland, Mayor. Approved as to form: 0 orcester, Crty Attorney Exhibit A -Lift One Neighborhood Master Plan Goals. Aspen City Council Resolution No. ~, Series of 2008 Acknowledgement of Lift One Neighborhood Master Plan Goals- Page 2 Lilt ne Neighborhood ~ ~~ ~' Master Plan ~`~``~`~ Txt CmaAvty MASTER PLAN GOALS ADOPTED MAY 22, 2008 Master Plan Coals Adouted Unanimously on May 22. 2008 Respect Aspen's history: integrate the balance of architecture and design through the relationships, mass and scale of historic and proposed structures. Showcase and promote Aspen's ski history and traditions. Provide easy and welcoming access to all users that integrates the Lift One neighborhood and town while minimizing traffic and pavemen[. Develop improved lift access and infrastructure that includes the World Cup venue and year-round activities. Create a "lights on" mix of lodging, services, amenities and on-si[e affordable housing to at[ract visitors and locals while respecting the nature of the neighhorhood. Develop an economically viable and flexible project widtout imposing burdens on the community. Create an environmental showcase that exploits on-site energy generation and responsibly uses energy and other resources.