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City of Aspen
DATE RECEIVED: 2/8 91
DATE COMPLETE
PARCEL ID AND CASE NO.
2735 - 124 -49 -001 10 -91
STAFF MEMBER:
PROJECT NAME: Christianl4'bof Aspen Affordable Housing GMOS Exemp
Project Address: 501 West Main St., Aspen, CO
Legal Address: Block 31, Lot E & F, Aspen, CO
APPLICANT: Steen Gantzel
Applicant Address: 501 West Main, Aspen, Co
REPRESENTATIVE: Steen Gantzel
Representative Address /Phone: 501 West Main
Aspen, CO 925 -3014
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PAID: YES NO AMOUNT: N.0 NO. OF COPIES RECEIVED 1
TYPE OF APPLICATION: 1 STEP: 2 STEP:
P &Z Meeting Date PUBLIC HEARING: YES NO
VESTED RIGHTS: YES NO
CC Meeting Da PUBLIC HEARING: YES N�
a�J�z7 VESTED RIGHTS: YES NO
Planning Director Approval: Paid:
Insubstantial Amendment or Exemption: Date:
REFERRALS:
City Attorney
City Engineer
Housing Dir.
Aspen Water
City Electric
Envir.Hlth.
Aspen Con.S.D.
DATE REFERRED:
FINAL ROUTING:
Mtn Bell
Parks Dept.
Holy Cross
Fire Marshall _
Building Inspector
Roaring Fork
RnergV Center
School District
Rocky Mtn NatGas
State HwyDept(GW)
State HwyDept(GJ)
Other
INITIALS:
DATE ROUTED:
City Atty _ City Engineer X_Zoning Y—Env. Health
Housing _ Other: I X
FILE STATUS AND LOCATION:
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TO: Mayor and Council
THRU: Carol O'Dowd, City Manager
THRU: Any Margerum, Planning Director
FROM: Leslie Lamont, Planning
RE: Christiania Lodge GMQS Exemption for Affordable
Housing
DATE:®
SUMMARY: The applicant has requested a GMQS Exemption for the
provision of a one bedroom employee unit in the basement of the
lodge. The Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the
proposal and recommends to Council approval of the proposal.
Attached for your review is
Exemption. Because the Lodge
District any exterior work must
egress and safety concerns the
light wells and an outside door.
Resolution 93 granting GMQS
is within the Historic Overlay
be reviewed by the HPC. Due to
applicant proposes to provide
COUNCIL GOALS: This proposal is consistent with Goal #1:
...ensure that an adequate amount of affordable housing is
available...
PROBLEM DISCUSSION: Pursuant to Section 8 -104 C.1(c) the Council
shall exempt deed restricted housing that is provided in
accordance with the housing guidelines. However the Commission
shall review and make a recommendation to Council regarding the
housing package.
According to the Code: The review of any request for exemption
of housing pursuant to this section shall include a determination
of the City's need for such housing, considering the proposed
development's compliance with an adopted housing plan, the number
of dwelling units proposed and their location, the type of
dwelling units proposed, specifically regarding the number of
bedrooms in each unit, the size of the dwelling unit, the
rental /sale mix of the proposed development, and the proposed
price categories to which the dwelling units are to be deed
restricted.
RESPONSE: The applicant is voluntarily proposing to convert a
portion of the existing basement into an approximately 530 -600
square foot one bedroom apartment for employees.
The apartment shall comply with the Housing Authority Guidelines
and shall be deed restricted to Category 1 guidelines and shall
be for rental purposes only. In addition, employees of the lodge
and /or tenants must comply with the Category 1 guidelines.
The apartment shall also comply with building code standards to
ensure that light, air and proper access are provided for the
residents.
If light wells are required for health and safety purposes, a
minor review by the Historic Preservation Committee is required
because the building is within the Historic Overlay District.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMUSSION VOTE: 5 FOR 0 AGAINST
The Commission reviewed the proposal and recommends to Council
the approval of the employee unit.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the GMQS Exemption
for one employee unit with the following conditions:
1. The size of the units shall be approximately 530 -600 square
feet.
2. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, the applicant
shall file a deed restriction for review and approval by the
Housing Authority. A copy of the deed restriction shall be
forwarded to the Planning Department for recordation. The unit
shall be deed restricted to the Category 1 price and income
guidelines as adopted and enforced by the Housing Authority in
effect at the time of building permit issuance. The unit shall
be for rental purposes only but it is not necessary to be used
only by employees of the Lodge.
3. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, the applicant
shall have received an applicable development review approval
from the Historic Preservation Committee.
4. All material representations made by the applicant in the
application and during public meetings with the Planning
Commission and City Council shall be adhered to and considered
conditions of approval, unless otherwise amended by other
conditions.
PROPOSED NOTION: I move to approve the GMQS Exemption for
Affordable Housing for the Christiania Lodge and adopt Resolution
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CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
A. Plans
B. Resolution
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TO: Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission
FROM: Leslie Lamont, Planning
RE: Christiania Lodge GMQS Exemption for Affordable Housing
DATE: omw
SUMMARY: The applicant seeks to convert a portion of the
basement into a 1 bedroom apartment for employees. This is a
GMQS exemption by council with review and recommendation from the
Commission.
Staff recommends approval of the GMQS Exemption.
APPLICANT: Steen Gantzel, President and CEO of Christiania Lodge
and Chalets
LOCATION: 501 West Main Street, Aspen Colorado
ZONING: Lodge Preservation
APPLICANT' S - REQUEST: . GMQS Exemption for the construction of a
one bedroom employee in the basement of the Lodge.
REFERRAL COMMENTS: Discussions- with the Housing Authority have
confirmed that an employee apartment for a Lodge use shall be
deed restricted to Category 1 income and price guidelines. The
unit does not have to be used only for employees of the lodge but
tenants must comply with the Category 1 guidelines.
STAFF COMMENTS: Pursuant to Section 8 -104 C.1(c) the Council
shall exempt deed restricted housing that is provided in
accordance with the housing guidelines. However the Commission
shall review and make a recommendation to Council regarding the
housing package.
According to the Code: The review of any request for exemption
of housing pursuant to this section shall include a determination
of the City's need for such housing, considering the proposed
development's compliance with an adopted housing plan, the number
of dwelling units proposed and their location, the type of
dwelling units proposed, specifically regarding the number of
bedrooms in each unit, the size of the dwelling unit, the
rental /sale mix of the proposed development, and the proposed
price categories to which the dwelling units are to be deed
restricted.
RESPONSE: The applicant is proposing to convert a portion of the
existing basement into an approximately 530 - 600 square foot one
bedroom apartment for employees.
The apartment shall comply with the Housing Authority Guidelines
and shall be deed restricted to Category 1 guidelines and shall
be for rental purposes only. In addition the unit does not have
to be provided for only employees of the lodge but tenants must
comply with the Category 1 guidelines.
The apartment shall also comply with building code standards to
ensure that light, air and proper access are provided for the
residents.
RECOKKENDATION: Staff recommends that the Commission recommend
to Council approval of the GMQS Exemption for the provision'of a
one bedroom employee unit with the following condition:
1. Prior to the issuance of any building permits the applicant
shall file a deed restriction for review and approval by the
Housing Authority. A copy of the deed restriction shall be
forwarded to the Planning Department for recordation. The
apartment shall be restricted to the Category 1 price and income
guidelines in place at the time of building permit issuance. The
apartment shall be for rental purposes only but it is not
necessary to be used only by employees of the Lodge.
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TO: Housing Director
FROM: Leslie Lamont, Planning Office
RE: Christiania Lodge and Chalets GMQS Exemption for
Affordable Housing
DATE:
Attached for your review and comments is an application from
Christiania of Aspen requesting GMQS Exemption for Affordable
Housing in order to construct a new employee unit.
Please return your comments to me no later than April 15, 1991.
Thank you.
ASPEN /PITKIN PLANNING OFFICE
130 S. Galena Street
Aspen, Colorado 81611
(303) 920 -5090
Steen Gantzel
Christian#a.Lodge & Chalets
501 West Main Street
Aspen, CO 81611
Re: GMQS Exemption for Affordable Housing
Dear Mr. Gantzel,
This is to inform you that the Planning Office has completed its
preliminary review of the captioned application. We have
determined that this application is complete.
We have scheduled this application for review by the City Council
on Monday, May 7, 1991 at a meeting to begin at 5:00 pm. The
Friday before the meeting date, we will call to inform you that a
copy of the memo pertaining to the application is available at
the Planning Office.
If you have any questions, please call Leslie Lamont, the planner
assigned to your case.
Sincerely,
Debbie Skehan,
Office Manager
CHRISTIANIA LODGE & CHALETS
501 WEST MAIN STREET
ASPEN, COLORADO 81611
(303) 925 -3014
TO PLANNING DEPARTMENT, CITY OF ASPEN 9/M790
Submission of development application. SUBJECT
1. Christiania of Aspen, INc. 501 WEST MAIN ST., ASPEN, CO 81611
303 925 3014.
Representative is Steen Gantzel, President and GEO, Manager of Christianic
Lodge and Chalets, home address 705 MEADOWS ROAD, ASPEN CO 81611, Home
phone 303 925 7051
2. The Christiania Lodge is located on Block 31, Lots A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I.
City of Aspen. whose Street address is 501 WEST MAIN STREET.
3. The CHRISTIANIA OF ASPEN, INC. is owner of the parcel on which the
development is proposed. This is Colorado Corporation. There are no
Mortgages, Judgments, Liens, contracts, easements nor agreements affecti
any rights.
4. The location of property is Corner of Fifth and Main Street, running
to corner of 4th and Main Street to Alley, entitled Block 31, Lots A,B,C,
5. The dsecription of the proposal is as follows: Within the basement
of building call FourPlex, part of basement converted into a 1 Bedroom
Apartment. This apartment would be built to provide Employee Housing
for the Christiania Lodge employees and go thru Housing Authority. Thus
exempt from Growth Management. Proposal should comply with all review
standards.
The basement space is not really used and
to an employee apartment. There is access,
such a unit can be developed.
Cordially,
Steen Gantzel
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CHRISTIANIA LODGE & CHALETS
501 WEST MAIN STREET
ASPEN, COLORADO 8181 1
(303) 925 -3014
TO PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF ASPEN 9/29/9 RATE
SUBJECT
Submission Contents GMQS Exemption Attachment 3.
1. Enclosed is drawings of proposed development. This drawing is of
West basement area located with building call Four Plex, a two story
structure containing four sj5earate apartment.
2. As the apartment in its entirety will be located within the existing
basement area there can be no visual impact to be seen from any exterior
place.
Cordially,
Steen Gantzel
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STEWART TITLE OF ASPEN, INC.
602 E. HYMAN AVE.
ASPEN, COLORADO 81611
(303) 925 -3577
FAX (303) 925 -1384
October 01, 1990
STEEN GANTZEL
ATTN: CHRISTIANA
ORDER NO.:
00017866
LOTS A THRU I, BLK 31, CITY AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN
OWNERSHIP AND ENCUMBRANCE REPORT $125.00
TOTAL DUE $125.00
I N V O I C E
#26202
CHRISTIANA OF ASPEN/
STEWART TITLE
GUARANTY COMPANY
STEWART TITLE OF ASPEN, INC.
OWNERSHIP AND ENCUMBRANCE REPORT
PREPARED FOR: STEEN GANTZEL ORDER NO.: 17866
HEREBY CERTIFIES from a search of the books in this office that
the owner of
LOTS A THROUGH I, BLOCK 31, CITY AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN
Situated in the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado, appears to
be vested in the name of:
CHRISTIANIA -OF- ASPEN, INC.
and that the above described property appears to be subject to
the following:
A Deed of Trust dated May 17, 1974, executed by
Christiania -of- Aspen, to the Public Trustee of Pitkin County, to
secure an indebtedness of $75,000.00, in favor of The Bank of
Aspen, recorded June 26, 1974 in Book 288 at Page 750 as
Reception No. 168077. (Affects Lots C, D and E)
A Deed of Trust dated July 11, 1975, executed by
Christiania -of- Aspen, to the Public Trustee of Pitkin County, to
secure an indebtedness of $30,000.00, in favor of The Bank of
Aspen, recorded July 25, 1975 in Book 301 at Page 249 as �t
Reception No. 176587. (Affects Lots A and B)
EXCEPT all easements, rights -of -ways, restrictions and
reservations of record.
EXCEPT any and all unpaid taxes and assessments.
This report does not reflect any of the following matters:
1) Bankruptcies which, from date of adjudication of the most
recent bankruptcies, antedate the report by more than fourteen
(14) years.
2) Suits and judgements which, from date of entry, antedate
the report by more than seven (7) years or until the governing
statue of limitations has expired, whichever is the longer
period.
3) Unpaid tax liens which, from date of payment, antedate the
report by more than seven (7) years.
Although we believe the facts stated are true, this Certificate
is not to be constructed as an abstract of title, nor an
STEWART TITLE
GUARANTY COMPANY
opinion of title, nr a guaranty of title, and is understood
and agreed that Steti :t Title of Aspen, Inc., n —cher assumes,
nor will be charged with any financial obligation or liability
whatever on any statement contained herein.
Dated at Aspen, Colorado, this 24th day of September A.D. 1990
at 8:00 A.M.
BY: AM AiVA—L�n-1
Aut orized Signature
STEWART TITLE
GUARANTY COMPANY