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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcoa.lu.tu.Co Riff Raft.A020-982735-131-14-003 A020-98 CO Riff Raft Temporary Use Permit j CCGa9G ed y//CD Il 116 "6 o �m►n �v 0304 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 130 South Galena Street Aspen, Colorado 81611 (970) 920-5090 City of Aspen Land Use: 1041 Deposit 1042 Flat Fee 1043 HPC 1046 Zoning and Sign Referral Fees: 1163 City Engineer 1205 Environmental Health 1190 Housing Building Fees: 1071 Board of Appeals 1072 Building Permit 1073 Electrical Permit 1074 Energy Code Review 1075 Mechanical Permit 1076 Plan Check 1077 Plumbing Permit 1078 Reinspection Other Fees: 1145 Copy 1302 GIS Maps 1481 Housing Cash in Lieu 1383 Open Space Cash in Lieu 1384 Park Dedication 1468 Parking Cash in Lieu Performance Deposit 1268 Public Right-of-way 1 164 School District Land Ded. TOTAL NAME: ADDRESS/PROJECT: PHONE: CHECK# CASE/PERMIT#: # OF COPIES: DATE: INITIAL: PARCEL ID: 2735-1 31-14-003 ATE RCV 03/25/98 COPIES: 1 7F CASE NA020-98 CASE NAME Colorado Riff Raft, Inc. Temporary Use Permit PLNR. Chris Bendon ---- "Ri PROJ ADD" Pkg lot at corner of Juan/Aspen CASE TYP: TUP STEPS: One OWNlAPP: Colorado Riff Raft, I AD PO Box 4949 +' C/S/Z:�Aspen, CO 8161E PHN925540�i 920 RE Peter Hicks, President ADR same C/S/Z: PHN: FEES DUE. 1080 FEES RCVD: 1080 i', STAT: REFERRALS REF: BYJ UEA 1 t I DATE OF FINAL ACTION: AIIIL-CITY COUNCIL: REMARKS vP Pr l PZ BOA: CLOSE BY: DRAC: PLAT SUBMITD. It, PLAT (BK,PG);I L ,. ADMINA • TO: Aspen City Council THRU: Amy Margerum, City Manager / Stan Clauson, Community Development irector( Julie Ann Woods, Deputy Director FROM: Christopher Bendon, City Planner RE: Colorado Riff Raft Temporary Use Permit, Corner of Aspen and Juan Streets DATE: April 27, 1998 SUMMARY: The applicant, Peter Hicks, -President of Colorado Riff Raft, is requesting a temporary use permit to store rafting equipment and vehicles on Lots 7-12, Block 11, Eames Addition, City and Townsite of Aspen, which is located at the intersection of Juan and Aspen Streets. The Community Development Department recommends approval of the temporary use permit for Colorado Riff Raft from May 1, 1998, to September 30, 1998, with conditions. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Council approved this temporary use in this location in 1997, 1996, and 1995. BACKGROUND: Colorado Riff Raft has been operating in Aspen since 1979. Several sites in Aspen have been used for storage and staging of equipment. This site has proven to be better logistically than other sites. CURRENT ISSUES: This company has maintained a good relationship with the surrounding neighbors and City staff received no formal complaints last summer. A neighbor did call and express concerns about noise in the morning but did not formalize his complaint or call a second time. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: There are no discernible public costs associated with this request. STAFF COMMENTS: 26.96.030 Criteria Applicable to all Temporary Uses When considering a development application for a temporary use, City Council shall consider, among other pertinent factors, the following criteria as they, or any of them, relate thereto. A. The location, size, design, operating characteristics, and visual impacts of the proposed use. Staff Finding: Colorado Riff Raft is proposing to use this site to store approximately 20 vehicles and 6 trailers with rafts. This site is approximately 18,000 square feet and is used in the winter as a parking lot for Aspen Skiing Company employees. Raft guides for the morning trips will be on site generally from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Raft guides for the afternoon trips will be on site generally from 11:30 a.m. to around 12:30 p.m. The raft guides will return to the site between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. All guides are expected to be finished by 7:00 p.m. Periodically, guides will be on site for logistics and maintenance. No raft customers will be on site. The applicant should take appropriate measures to minimize the impacts of the temporary use on site, including drainage from washing equipment, tracked mud, parked vehicles, and any trash disposal containers. B. The compatibility of the proposed temporary use with the character, density and use of structures and uses in the immediate vicinity. Staff Finding: This property is zoned R-15 PUD. Zone districts in the immediate vicinity are L/TR, P, & AH1-PUD. The uses in the area are mostly residential and small lodges. The applicant has worked with the neighbors to ensure they are not disturbed by the operation. C. The impacts of the proposed use on pedestrian and vehicular traffic and traffic patterns, municipal services, noise levels, and neighborhood character. Staff Finding_ The temporary use will have very little impact on the traffic patterns in the area. The applicant should make proper arrangements with the Water Department for water to be used. Noise levels are expected to be minimal and diminished by the surrounding vegetation. D. The duration of the proposed temporary use and whether a temporary use has previously been approved for the structure, parcel, property or location as proposed in the application. Staff Finding: The proposed temporary use will be from May 1, 1998, to September 30, 1998. A temporary use permit was approved for this use last summer at this same location. E. The purposes and intent of the zone district in which the temporary use is proposed. Staff Finding-, The purpose of the R-15 zone district is "to provide area for long-term residential purposes with customary accessory uses." The site, however, is somewhat separated form the surrounding uses, and the applicant has maintained a good relationship with the neighbors. Due to these factors, Staff feels that this temporary use is compatible with the area. F. The relation of the temporary use to conditions and character changes which may have occurred in the area and zone district in which the use is proposed. Staff Finding; Because Colorado Riff Raft has support from the neighbors, Staff feels that this temporary use is compatible with the area. The use is also compatible with the surrounding L/TR zone district as they both serve the summer tourist market. G. How the proposed temporary use will enhance or diminish the general public health, safety, or welfare. Staff Finding: The storage of rafting equipment on this site will not diminish the public health, safety, or general welfare. Successful local businesses enhance the general public welfare. REFERRAL AGENCY COMMENTS: The Engineering, Parks, and Environmental Health Departments recommended the request be approved with the same set of conditions as last year. RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development Department recommends approval of the Colorado Riff Raft temporary use permit for the storage of raft equipment and vehicles on Lots 7-12, Block 11, Eames Addition, City and Townsite of Aspen, with the following conditions: 1) The duration of this temporary use permit shall be from May 1, 1998. to September 30, 1998. 2) Raft guides may be on site from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., from 1 1:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Raft guides may be on site for incidental reasons anytime between 6:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. No raft guides may be on site between 7:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. 3) The applicant shall take appropriate measures to minimize the impacts of the temporary use on site, including but not limited to, drainage from washing equipment, tracked mud, parked vehicles, and any trash disposal containers. 4) The applicant will make appropriate arrangements with the City Water Department. 5) No customers of Riff Raft are permitted on site. 6) The applicant shall manage and conduct activities on site in such a manner as not to create a nuisance, as defined in Section 15.04.520 of the Municipal Code. 7) The applicant shall not create or allow noise levels in excess of those permitted level as set forth in Section 18.04.040 of the Municipal Code. 8) The applicant shall comply with Section 13.08.110 of the Municipal Code, which prohibits idling the motor of a stationary vehicle for more than 5 minutes within any one hour time period. 9) The applicant shall adhere to all representations made in the application and in public hearings. Failure to comply with the conditions of approval or representations made shall be cause for the suspension of the temporary use permit. • PROPOSED MOTION: "I move to approve Resolution No.� , series of 1998, for a temporary use permit for Colorado Riff Raft to store rafting equipment and vehicles on Lots 7-12, Block 11, Eames Addition, City and Townsite of Aspen." CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit "A" - Land use application Exhibit "B" - Referral Comments CITY COUNCIL AGENDA April 27, 1998 5:00 P.M. Call to Order Roll Call Scheduled Public Appearances Citizens Comments & Petitions (Time for any citizen to address Council on issues NOT on the agenda. Please limit your comments to 3 minutes) Special Orders of the Day Mayor's Comments Councilmembers' Comments City Manager's Comments Consent Calendar (These matters may be adopted together by a single motion) Minutes - March 30, April 7, 9, 13 Bus Shelter Funding Resolution #31, 1998 - Contract Grand Junction Pipe Centralized Irrigation System Resolution #32, 1998 - Sale of Water Place Unit #15 Request for Funds - Street Lighting Resolution # 33, #34,1998 - Contract Approval Fleet Vehicles Appointments to Board and Commissions Ordinance # 10, 1998 - Aspen Consolidated Sanitation District SPA amendment Public Hearings Resolution # 35, 1998 - Colorado Rift Raft temporary use Ordinance #6, 1998 - Tippler Townhomes GMQS Exemption, Subdivision & Vested Rights Ordinance #7, 1998 - Bell Mountain Townhomes PUD, Subdivision & Vested Rights RFTA Resolution 2, 1998 - Budget amendment 1998 Ordinance #9, 1998 - Appropriation - First Reading Public Hearing Action Items Ordinance # 11, 1998 - Code .Amendment S/C/1 Zone Information Items RFTA Minutes Housing Board minutes Executive Session Adjournment Next Regular Meeting May 11 1998 COUNCIL MEETS AT NOON FOR AN INFORMAL PUBLIC DISCUSSION, BASEMENT MEETING ROOM Aspen Ski Co. • Skii V 1, � � `��`� Y • Attachment 8 is County of Pitkin } AFFIDAVIT OF NOTICE PURSUANT } SS. TO ASPEN LAND USE REGULATIONS State of Colorado } SECTION 26.52.060(E) Ase, o„ *char , being or representing an Applicant to the City of Aspen, personally certify that I have complied with the public notice requirements pursuant to Section 26.52.060(E) of the Aspen Municipal Code in the following manner: 1. By mailing of notice, a copy of which is attached hereto, by first-class postage prepaid U.S. Mail to all owners of property within three hundred (300) feet of the subject property, as indicated on the attached list, on the I day of AT_, 199 a (which is days prior to the public hearing date of 24 6g.' � V190. 2. By posting a sign in a conspicuous place on the subject property (as it could be seen from the nearest public way) and that the said sign was posted and visible continuously from the 6 day of 199 8 , to the day of 199 . (Must be posted for at least ten (10) full days before the hearing date). A photograph of the posted sign is attached hereto. I Signature (Attach photograph here) Signed before me this ZI day of I 199 L by WITNESS MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL W Commission expires My Commission expires: SeDtemnerzi.,Qa _ Notary Public 0 • April 21, 1998 ASPEN • Prrx1N COMMUMTY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Colorado Rift Raft - P.O. Box 4949 Aspen, CO 81611 RE: A17-97 Colorado Rift Raft Temporary Use Permit Dear Sir, The enclosed $270,00 check refunds your application fee for the 1997 Temporary Use Permit. The initial deposit of $1,080.00 was reduced by staff time spent processing the application. We apologize for the delay in issuing the refund. Please call me at 920-5441 if you have any questions. Sincerely, Rhonda Harris Community Development rM 130 SOUTH GALENA STREET • ASPEN, CoLoRAoo 81611-1975 • PHoNE 970.920.5090 • FAx 970.920.5439 Printed on Recycled Paper S=Rah limited Savanah Limited Partnership Partnership 1925 Century Park East Phone: (310) 229-2929 Suite 1900 Fax:(310)229-2939 Los Angeles, California 90067 Friday, April 17, 1998 RECEIVED Mr. Stan Clauson APH 1998 Director OpSPEN / PITKIN Office of Community Development COPJ ;,U,�;;�. D-Vr_LpPy;�p..-i 130 South Galena Street Aspen, Colorado 81611 Re: Permission To Apply For Conditional Use Permit Dear Mr. Clauson: Please consider this letter as authorization for Mr. Peter Hicks of Colorado Riff Raft, Inc. to apply for temporary use of Lots 7 through 12, Block 11 in the Eames Addition for the purpose of staging his river rafting trips during the 1998 summer season. Please do not hesitate to call me in Los Angeles or John Sarpa in Aspen if you have any questions. Sincerely, Mansorkalaan Aspen Enterprises International, Inc. General Partner cc: Tarek Ayoubi John Sarpa • 0 April 15, 1998 To whom it may concern: Re: Colorado Riff Raft Juan Street Homeowners Association Aspen, Colorado We would go on record as supporting Peter Hick's (Colorado Riff Raft) occupancy of the site next to our building. Colorado Riff Raft provides security at the site and has proved to be a good neighbor. The board of directors of the Juan Street Condominium Association and Riff Raft have worked cooperatively to insure a harmonious relationship and we are happy to have them on the site. If you have any questions feel free to call me at 925-2012 Regards, Jay Fletcher President, Juan Street Condominium Association Skiers Chalet Steak House Stephen P. Wright steakhse(&rof.net 8W East Durant #2 Aspen, Colorado 81611 Telephone 970-925-3381 Fax 970-544-9846 Wednesday, April 15, 1998 To: Aspen City Council Please be advised that the Skiers Chalet Steak House has no objection to the use of the parking lot at the corner of Juan St. and S. Aspen St. by Mr. Peter Hicks and Colorado Riff Raff. Peter has been a cooperative neighbor and the low-keyed activity is welcome. / , Stephen P Wright April 14, 1998 Mr. Peter Hicks Colorado Riff Raft P.O. Box 4949 Aspen, CO 81612 Dear Peter, As an adjacent tenant and business, the Aspen Valley Ski/Snowboard Club has no objection to Colorado Riff Rafts usage of the tennis club parking lot on South Aspen Street during the summer of 1998. Best of luck for a great rafting season. Siii Y, Toby orse Exec ive Director Aspen Valley Ski Club, Inc. P.O. Box C-3 Aspen, CO 81612 (970) 925-2720 (970) 925-5290 fax aysc@rof.net PUBLIC NOTICE RE: COLORADO RIFF RAFT TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on Monday, April 27, 1998 at a meeting to begin at 5:00 p.m. before the Aspen City Council, City Council Chambers, City Hall, 130 S. Galena St., Aspen, to consider an application submitted by Peter Hicks, Colorado Riff Raft, Inc., requesting approval for a temporary use permit from May 1 to September 30 to use the parking lot on the corner of Juan and Aspen Streets as a staging area for river rafting operations. The property is located at Lots 7-12, Block 11, Eames Addition. For further information, contact Chris Bendon at the Aspen/Pitkin Community Development Department, 130 S. Galena St., Aspen, CO (970) 920-5072. s/John Bennett, Mayor Aspen City Council Published in the Aspen Times on April 11, 1998 City of Aspen Account %ZFTON:l FULL SERVICE LUXURY RESORT CONDOMINIUM 131 EAST DURANT AVENUE ASPEN, COLORADO 81611 (970) 925-1670 cv ✓ L TN c 014 J i` 5 ✓C ,2s} L Y A r�� 7� /3 E � �A o ,BLEan � W i N T H L)vt- a J c r/C S i?� 2 4 4,✓0 S T,4 6 /1VC- EA - PL E A S c- r E E'er To �i✓%�f� M E vw T 1( /l i Can/ c2A1S oN TN r S M — 5 inl �GREc.-� IM i1-Z- A� S kv1 A kl A 6-, c /Z FAX: (970) 925-1152 • RESERVATIONS: (800) 543-8001 .4Mv. •; • iM USE APPL MMOR Fa M • Z) Project Name Colorado Riff Raft, Inc. summer Parkinq 2) PLMject ix=tion Tennis Courts on the corner of Juan .and Aspen Streets (indicate i rate s-tmget addreSS, lat. & block amber, legal de9C3:jPti11 3) Pik rq R-15 4) lot Size Si AvW j e7nat's Name, Address &Phone # r Ic S �ZZ nJ A ,,, Aspen, CO 81611 r-Ajf jNI.: F. O. ve,s Namoe, Address & Phcre # Same 7) Type of Application (plerase ctxeck.all that apply) : X X Use Conceptual SPA Conceptual Histc - c Dev. Special Review Final SPA Final Historic Dev. 8040 Green i_m lM minor Hist =ic Dev. St?mam Margin Find PUD Aistzric Denojition Nount a i n View Plazle Subd1.11-4J On Historic i c Am�ment (3Kri, Allotment Irct Split/lot Lim CMS Mom' on Adler 8) r�-^=^cn of MdstiM Uses (amber and type of adsting sue: apQr�dzm�te sq_ it_; n ber of bedv=; any pmrioxxs app=ra,i s granted to the Y) - Parking Lot 9) Dm3=jpd=i of rw,.et Parkinq of rafting equipment and vehicles to .r •.m►.1 • . •.. for • . . .. r • s. 0 0 IFY )-Y COLORADO RIFF RAFT P.O. BOX 4949 ASPEN, COLORADO 816"12 TEL. (970) 925-5405 FAX 970-920-3316 23 March 1998 Aspen Planning and Zoning 130 S. Galena Street Aspen, CO 81611 ATTN: Chris Bendon Dear Chris, I am the new owner of Colorado Riff Raft and like my predecessor, LJ Erspamer, would like to apply for a temporary use permit for the Tennis Court parking lot across the street from the Skier's Chalet Steakhouse on the comer of Juan and Aspen Streets. We have been there for the past several years and it has seemed to be a beneficial situation for both us and the neighbors. This location is ideal for us to be able to park our vehicles, store our equipment and be close enough to the center of town to quickly adjust to our customer's needs. We are the only Aspen owned and based rafting company and have been since 1979. Like LJ, I too live in the City of Aspen. The size of the area is about as large as two tennis courts. We will not be using any permanent structures nor will we have to make any modifications to the lot area. The buses are parked in orderly rows and all of the equipment is stored inside the vehicles. This proposal will not have any adverse effects on the character of the neighborhood and will not increase the density in any way. In fact, many of the neighbors prefer to have use there because they know we will keep the area clean, we will keep it clear of unwanted cars or people looking for an out of the way place to hang-out or even camp. Since this situation is so valuable to us we are hyper -sensitive to respecting the neighbors property and are very strict on having our employees operate as quietly as possible while they are there. We would like to start bringing our vehicles into town and up to the lot by the Pt of May. Our lease from the Aspen Ski Company runs from the 1s, of May to the 31s, of September each year and we have at least 3 more years on our current arrangement. Thank you, Chris, for taking the time to review this request. It is obviously a mg important part of our operation so please feel free to call me with any questions or if I can provide any more information. Also, seeing as that this is the first time I have been through this process myself please don't hesitate to contact me if I don't seem to be following all of the proper procedures. Sincerely, Peter Hicks • COLORADO RIFF RAFT P.O. BOX 4949 ASPEN, COLORADO 81612 TEL. (970) 925-5405 FAX 970-920-3316 23 March 1998 Aspen Planning and Zoning 130 S. Galena Street Aspen, CO 81611 ATTN: Chris Bendon Dear Chris, The following are responses to the Temporary Uses Section 26.96.030: A. "Phis application shall not change any visual impacts or characteristics of the lot. B. This site is compatible with the current usage. C. 'There will be no change In traffic patterns. Noise levels will be kept to a mliimum. Where will be no Increase Ii municipal services. The neighborhood character shall be the same. This site will help us reduce traffic congestion in Aspen by not having to bring the vehicles back and forth from a down -valley parking facility. Employees can bike and walk to work rather than have to drive their cars. D. The duration is from 1 May 1998 to 30 September 1998. There will not be any stnncrtires on this property. E. This proposal u compatible with the surrounding zone district as it adjolis the current zoning district to which this proposal is applicable. The neighborhood has been very receptive to having us there In the pas t. F. The relation of the temporary use is compatible with current use as it is a parking lot for SkiCo employees III the winter. G. The site is compatible to the community character and will not effect the general public, health, safety or welfare. Due to the success of the previous summers, I feel this site is extremely compatible and correct for the usage I have applied for. Thank you again Chris for reviewing this proposal. Please feel free to contact me if there is any other information I can provide to help expedite the approval process. Sincerely, �2 Peter Hicks �� . !%5/J -- Peter �3!�`:i+R•_f iI 111.E � ,,l• �, —_ �' '• - �� � � • 7 y %! y' •mot►- ` ' � 1 ! "� � .. _ � .�. , , � 4% ,•211►�r • it ;d- �3. f � �;� i Mw a• i ON �� u�� Picture is taken from the corner of Aspen and Dean Street just below the Aspen Ski Club looking uphill to the parking lot. 0 • Picture is taken from corner of Gilbert and Aspen Street looking northwest. 0 • Picture is taken from the steps of the Skiers Chalet Steak House looking west at the parking lot.