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RESOLUTION No. ~~
(Series of 2008)
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION,
ASPEN, COLORADO, DETERMINING THAT AMENDMENTS TO THE
FOLLOWING CHAPTERS AND SECTIONS OF THE CITY OF ASPEN LAND
USE CODE OF THE CTI'Y OF ASPEN MUNICIPAL CODE MEET
APPLICABLE STANDARDS OF REVIEW: 26.S7S.020 -CALCULATIONS AND
MEASUREMENTS; 26.S7S.040 -YARDS.
WHEREAS, in accordance with Sections 26.210 and 26.310 of the City of Aspen
Land Use Code, the Director of the Community Development Departrnent initiated
amendments to the Land Use Code related to the provisions for City Council "call-up"
review of Conceptual Review approvals granted by the Historic preservation Commission
and the Planning and Zoning Commission; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26.310, applications to amend the text of Title
26 of the Municipal Code shall be reviewed and recommended for approval, approval
with conditions, or denial by the Community Development Director and then by the
Planning and Zoning Commission at a public hearing. Final action shall be by City
Council after reviewing and considering these recommendations; and,
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director has recommended approval
of the proposed amendments to the City of Aspen Land Use Code Sections***, as
described herein; and,
WHEREAS, the amendments proposed herein aze consistent with the Aspen
Area Community Plan which, in part, calls to "retain and encourage an eclectic mix of
design styles and to maintain and enhance the special character of our community" ;and,
WHEREAS, during a duly noticed public hearing on July 22, 2008, the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended that City Council approve amendments to the text
of Sections 26.575.020 -Calculations and Measurements; 26.575.040 -Yards., as
described herein, by a vote; and,
WHEREAS, the Aspen Plannitg and Zoning Commission finds that the
amendments meet or exceed all applicable standazds pursuant to Chapter 26.310 and that the
approval of the amendments is consistent with the goals and elements of the Aspen Area
Community Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission fmds that this Resolution
furthers and is necessary for the promotion of public health, safety, and welfare.
WHEREAS, the amendments to the Land Use Code are delineated as follows:
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