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RESOLUTION NO. 54
Series of 2001
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO,
GRANTING A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT TO COLORADO RIFF RAFT
FOR RAFT AND VEHICLE STORAGE AT LOTS 7-12, BLOCK 11, EAMES
ADDITION, CITY AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26.450 of the Aspen Municipal Code, the Applicant,
Colorado Riff Raft, has submitted an application for a Temporary Use Permit to store rafting
equipment and vehicles on Lots 7-12, Block 11, Eames Addition, City and Townsite of Aspen;
and,
WHEREAS, the Applicant requests to use this property from May 15,2001, to
September 30, 2001; and,
WHEREAS, Community Development reviewed the temporary use application and
recommends that the City Council approve the temporary use permit with conditions; and,
WHEREAS, City Council finds that the proposed temporary use is not inconsistent with
the character and existing land uses of the surrounding parcels and neighborhood and that
granting the temporary use permit will not adversely impact the neighborhood; and,
WHEREAS, City Council finds that granting the temporary use permit will further the
public interest and welfare by maintaining a valuable summertime recreational activity in the
Aspen area which is also consistent with the uses permitted in the underlying zone district.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ASPEN,
COLORADO, THAT:
Section 1: In accordance with Section 26.450.020 of the Aspen Municipal Code, the City
Council of the City of Aspen, Colorado, does hereby grant Colorado Riff Raft a temporary use
permit to store rafting equipment and vehicles, subject to the following conditions:
1. The duration of this temporary use permit shall be from May 15,2001, to
September 30, 2001.
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2. Raft guides may be on site from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., from 11 :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. A
bear proof trashcan shall be placed on-site and be utilized by the raft guides to
eliminate waste and trash on-site.
4. The applicant will make appropriate arrangements with the City Water
Department. The applicant shall initiate an account with City Water Department
to account for and pay for water usage.
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
anyone hour time period.
9. The applicant shall prepare a progress report to the Aspen City Council by
January, 2002 that addresses the progress that is being made by the applicant in
regards to finding a more permanent future site.
10. The applicant shall alleviate parking problems on neighboring streets by ensuring
that employees of Riff Raft are provided access to legal parking while working.
11. There shall be no parking/staging/shipping by Riff Raft on Mill Street (West Side)
nor Juan Street.
12. The applicant shall adhere to all representations made in the application and in
public hearings. Failure to comply with conditions of approval or representations
made shall be cause for the suspension of the temporary use permit.
FINALLY, ADOPTED, PASSED, AND ApPROVED on May 14,2001, at a public hearing
before City Council.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Kathryn S. K , City Clerk ..
Rachel E. Richards, Mayor