HomeMy WebLinkAboutordinance.council.018-18 ORDINANCE #18
(Series of 2018)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO
APPROVING HISTORIC LANDMARK LOT SPLIT, TRANSFERABLE DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS,
SPECIAL REVIEW AND VARIATIONS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 500 W. MAIN
STREET, LOTS R AND S, BLOCK 30, CITY AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN, COLORADO
PARCEL ID: 2735-124-43-007
WHEREAS, 500 W. Main Street LLC, owner of 500 W. Main Street, Lots R and S, Block
30, City and Townsite of Aspen, Colorado, requested City Council approval for
the following:
• Historic Landmark Lot Split- (Chapter 26.480) for the subdivision of the
existing 6,000 square foot lot into two 3,000 square foot lots, the east lot to
contain a historic structure and the west lot to be vacant.
• Transferable Development Rights- (Chapter 26.535) for the creation of up
to 7 TDRs, representing all of the development allowed on the west lot.
• Special Review -(Chapter 26.430) to allow the Mesa Store to exceed the
floor area allowed for a commercial structure on a 3,000 square foot lot in
the Mixed Use Zone District.
• Commercial Design Review- (Chapter 26.410) allowing a waiver of
Pedestrian Amenity on the east lot, where the historic structure and
required on-site parking leave no opportunity for Pedestrian Amenity
space.
• Setback Variation- (Chapter 26.415) allowing a reduction of the required
distance between the west side of the historic resource at 500 W. Main and
the new property line resulting from the Historic Landmark Lot Split.
• Transportation and Parking Management-(Chapter 26.515) allowing a
cash-in-lieu fee waiver of the portion of the parking unit requirement that
cannot be accommodated on the east lot, where it is required as
mitigation for the commercial use; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department performed an analysis of
the application, found that the review standards were met, and recommended
approval with conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposal meets or exceeds all applicable
development standards and that the approval of the development proposal is
consistent with the goals and elements of the Aspen Area Community Plan; and,
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Janice K. Vos Caudill, Pitkin County, CO
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this Ordinance furthers and is necessary for the
promotion of public health, safety, and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN,
COLORADO, THAT:
Section 1: Historic Landmark Lot Split
Pursuant to the findings set forth above, the City Council does hereby authorize
the subdivision of 500 W. Main Street, Lots R and S, Block 30, City and Townsite of
Aspen, Colorado into two lots of 3,000 square feet each as depicted on the Mesa
Subdivision plat.
Section 2: Transferable Development Rights
Pursuant to the findings set forth above, the City Council does hereby authorize
the creation of up to 7 TDRs from the west lot of the Mesa Subdivision with the
following conditions:
1 . Commencing with the severing of the first TDR from the property, the
maximum floor area for the lot shall be 1,920 square feet minus 250 square
feet for each TDR Certificate issued.
2. Upon satisfaction of all requirements, the city and the applicant shall
establish a date on which the respective Historic TDR Certificates shall be
validated and issued by the City and a deed restriction on the property
shall be accepted by the City and filed with the Pitkin County Clerk and
Recorder. The property owner may decide when and if, as warranted by
the TDR market, the development rights will be converted into certificates
and sold.
3. On the mutually agreed upon date, the Mayor of the City of Aspen shall
execute and deliver the applicable number of Historic TDR Certificates to
the property owner and the property owner shall execute and deliver a
deed restriction lessening the available development right of the Sending
Site by 250 square feet per TDR together with the appropriate fee for
recording the deed restriction with the Pitkin County Clerk and Recorder's
Office.
Section 3: Special Review
Pursuant to the findings set forth above, the City Council does hereby authorize
the floor area for the east lot of the Mesa Subdivision a maximum floor area of
1 .15:1 .
Section 4: Commercial Design Review
Pursuant to the findings set forth above, the City Council does hereby authorize a
full waiver of Pedestrian Amenity on the east lot of the Mesa Subdivision in
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recognition of the applicant's restoration of the Mesa Store being an exemplary
preservation effort deserving of an incentive or reward.
Section 5: Setback Variations
Pursuant to the findings set forth above, the City Council does hereby authorize a
waiver of the east, south and west setback requirements for the east lot of the
Mesa Subdivison.
Section 6: Parking and Transportation Management
Pursuant to the findings set forth above, the City Council does hereby authorize
provision of two parking spaces on the east lot of Mesa Subdivision, provision of
one unit of parking mitigation using one TIA credit as demonstrated in the land
use application, one parking space on the west lot- dedicated to the east lot via
easement, and payment of a $7,800 cash-in-lieu fee, completing the balance of
the mitigation requirement.
Section 7: Severability
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 8: Existing Litigation
This ordinance shall not have any effect on existing litigation and shall not operate
as an abatement of any action or proceeding now pending under or by virtue of
the ordinances amended as herein provided, and the same shall be construed and
concluded under such prior ordinances.
Section 9: Vested Rights
The development approvals granted herein shall constitute a site-specific
development plan vested for a period of three (3) years from the date of issuance
of a development order. However, any failure to abide by any of the terms and
conditions attendant to this approval shall result in the forfeiture of said vested
property rights. Unless otherwise exempted or extended, failure to properly record
all plats and agreements required to be recorded, as specified herein, within 180
days of the effective date of the development order shall also result in the
forfeiture of said vested property rights and shall render the development order
void within the meaning of Section 26.104.050 (Void permits). Zoning that is not
part of the approved site-specific development plan shall not result in the
creation of a vested property right.
No later than fourteen (14) days following final approval of all requisite reviews
necessary to obtain a development order as set forth in this Ordinance, the City
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Clerk shall cause to be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the
jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Aspen, a notice advising the general public
of the approval of a site specific development plan and creation of a vested
property right pursuant to this Title. Such notice shall be substantially in the following
form:
Notice is hereby given to the general public of the approval of a site specific
development plan, and the creation of a vested property right, valid for a period
of three (3) years, pursuant to the Land Use Code of the City of Aspen and Title
24, Article 68, Colorado Revised Statutes, pertaining to the following described
property: 500 W. Main Street.
Nothing in this approval shall exempt the development order from subsequent
reviews and approvals required by this approval of the general rules, regulations
and ordinances or the City of Aspen provided that such reviews and approvals
are not inconsistent with this approval.
The approval granted hereby shall be subject to all rights of referendum and
judicial review; the period of time permitted by law for the exercise of such rights
shall not begin to run until the date of publication of the notice of final
development approval as required under Section 26.304.070(A). The rights of
referendum shall be limited as set forth in the Colorado Constitution and the
Aspen Home Rule Charter.
Section 10: Public Hearing
A public hearing on the ordinance was held on the 13th day of August, 2018, in the
City Council Chambers, Aspen City Hall, Aspen, Colorado, fifteen (15) days prior to
which hearing a public notice of the same was published in a newspaper of general
circulation within the City of Aspen.
INTRODUCED, READ AND ORDERED PUBLISHED as provided by law, by the City
Council of the City of Aspen on the 23rd day of July, 2018.
Stev n adro ayor
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Linda Manning, City Cl rk
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FINALLY, adopted, passed and approved this day of 018
Steven Sk on, Mayor
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inda Manning, City lerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
JoKes R. True, City Attorney
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