HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.apz.036-08RESOLUTION No.~
(SERIES OF 2008)
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ASPEN, MAKING A RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO COUNCIL FOR A
SPECIALLY PLANNED AREA AMENDMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF
CONSTRUCTING AN ADDITION TO THE PITKIN COUNTY JAIL BUILDING
LOCATED AT 485 RIO GRANDE PLACE, LEGALLY KNOWN AS LOTS 1 AND 5,
PITKIN COUNTY CENTER, CITY OF ASPEN
Parcel Identification Number 2737-073-47-851 & 2737-073-06-855
WHEREAS, Stan Clauson Associates, Inc. located at 412 North Mill Street, Aspen,
Colorado on behalf of Pitkin County, 530 E. Bleeker Street, Aspen, Colorado, submitted a request
for a Specially Planned Area Amendment dated October 6th, 2008 to the Planning and Zoning
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is located at 485 Rio Grande Place, Aspen, the parcels are
identified as parcel numbers 2737-073-47-851 & 2737-073-06-855, and the legal description of the
property is: Pitkin County Center, Lot 1 and 5, City of Aspen, County of Pitkin, State of Colorado;
and
WHEREAS, the Specially Planned Area approval for the Property was originally approved
by the Aspen City Council in 1977 and again for the Rio Grande Master Plan in Ordinance No. 10
Series of 1993; and
WHEREAS, the current request is to receive a recommendation for approval to the City
Council for a Specially Planned Area amendment to amend the SPA to permit the construction of a
324 square feet addition to allow for storage of data equipment and computer servers; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed and considered the
application for a Specially Planned Area Amendment Review pursuant to Code section 26.440.050
under the applicable provisions of the Municipal Code as identified herein, has reviewed and
considered the recommendation of the Community Development Director, and has taken and
considered public comment at a duly noticed public hearing on December 16th, 2008; and,
WHEREAS, upon review of the application and the applicable code standards, the
Community Development Department recommended denial of the request; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission finds that this
Resolution furthers and is necessary for the promotion of public health, safety, and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO IN REGULAR MEETING
ASSEMBLED, THAT:
Section 1:
Pursuant to the procedures and standards set forth in Title 26 of the Aspen Municipal Code, the
Planning and Zoning Commission hereby recommends approval to the City Council of the
Specially Planned Area Amendment as requested for the Property.
The recommendation of approval granted herein is conditioned on the following:
1. The applicant is required to remove snow or store accumulated snow on site. Snow is not
permitted to be relocated to the Rio Grande Park to limit damage to the sprinkler heads.
2. The applicant will be required to apply for a lot line adjustment or otherwise remedy the
building location proposed to be over a lot line. The Building Code does not permit
buildings to belocated on lot lines.
3. Remove the landscaping rocks from the right-of--way as per the Engineering Department.
4. The Parks Department requires a landscaping plan that provides for:
a. Tree Protection: A vegetation protection fence shall be erected at the drip line of
each individual tree or groupings of trees remaining on site and their represented
drip lines. A formal plan indicating the location of the tree protection will be
required for the bldg permit set. No excavation, storage of materials, storage of
construction backfill, and storage of equipment, foot or vehicle traffic allowed
within the drip line of any tree remaining on site. This fence must be inspected by
the city forester or his/her designee before any construction activities are to
commence.
b. Plant Spacing: Appropriate spacing will be required for all new plantings.
Coniferous Trees will require adequate spacing between trees and distance from
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buildings or structures to allow for mature growth. Deciduous Trees will require
adequate spacing from structures to accommodate mature growth in height.
c. Seed Mix and Irrigation: Applicant shall use the City of Aspen approved native
seed mix and a temporary or permanent irrigation system will be required for
establishment.
d. Weed Management: Applicant shall detail and define how it will manage noxious
weeds during the seed establishment period.
Section 3•
This Resolution shall not affect any existing litigation and shall not operate as an abatement of
any action or proceeding now pending under or by virtue of the ordinances repealed or amended
as herein provided, and the same shall be conducted and concluded under such prior ordinances.
Section 4•
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Resolution is for any reason
held invalid or unconstitutional in a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed
a separate, distinct and independent provision and shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions thereof.
Section 5:
All material representations and commitments made by the Applicant pursuant to the approvals as
herein awazded, whether in public hearing or documentation presented before the Planning and
Zoning Commission or City Council, are hereby incorporated in such approvals and the same shall
be complied with as if fully set forth herein, unless amended by an authorized entity.
INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of
Aspen on the 16th day of December 2008. ~ n
Attest:
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ackie Lothian, Deputy City Clerk L rspame Chairperson
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
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amen R. True, Special Counsel