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LAND USE APPLICATION FEES
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-63300-139
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REFERRAL FEES:
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-63340-190
-83340-163
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-63160-726 GMP/GENERAL
-63770-127 GMP/DETAILED
-63180-128 GMP/FINAL
-63190-129 SUB/GENERAL
-63200-130 SUB/DETAILED
-63210-131 SUB/FINAL
X3220-132 ALL 2-STEP APPLICATIONS
63230-133 ALL 1-STEP APPLICATIONS/
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-63450-146 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
REFERRAL FEES:
-63340-205 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
-63340-790 HOUSING
X3360-143 ENGINEERING
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MEMORANDUM
T0: Mayor and City Council
THROUGH: Robert S. Anderson, City Manager
FROM: Robert F. Gish, Director of Public
DATE: October 5, 1989
Works
RE: Waiver of Water Tap Fees for Employee Housing Projects
Specifically: Aspen Ski Company - Holiday House
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SUMMARY/PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On August 14, 1989, Ron Mitchell presented six projects to City
Council which had requested a waiver of water tap fees:
Truscott Place $153,839.96
Hunter Longhouse 46,515.08
AVH Senior Housing 68,573.80
Assisted Living Facility 39,559.48
AVH Development/Housing 48,911.58
Holiday House - Aspen Ski Company 27,442.62
$383,842.52
Councilman Peters moved to waive the tap fees for Truscott Place,
Hunter Longhouse, the Assisted Living Facility and Housing at the
hospital; seconded by Mayor Stirling. This included the
requirements that these projects use water conservation devices.
All in favor, motion carried.
No action was taken on the Aspen Ski Company request to waive the
tap fees for the Holiday House Project.
Attached to this memo is a summary of Council action on the
Rezoning of Holiday House on August 14, 1989.
Water Department records confirm that in 1972 the Holiday House
did pay for a pool point value assessment at the time of
construction. This credit was points in 1972 and changed to
ECU's in the early 1980's. Credit was given to the applicant for
$530.88 as equivalent value in ECU's.
The Aspen Ski Company is requesting in their application to waive
the water tap fees in the amount of $24,223.24. This is a
reduced amount, as the applicant has eliminated the dishwasher in
the units.
Attached for your review are copies of Cindy Wilson's memo of
July 24, 1989, Aspen Water Department's Invoice C-649 in the
ATTACHMENT "A"
COUNCIL SUMMl1RY OF ACTION TAKEN ON REZONING OF HOLIDAY HOUSE
On August 14, 1989, in Council discussion on Ordinance #50,
Series of 1989 - rezoning of Holiday House, Councilman Peters
moved to waive the park development impact fee, the building
permit fees, with the exception of water and sewer tap fees for
the project; seconded by Councilman Gassman.
Councilman Gassman said Council should make it explicit they will
entertain an application for waiver of tap fees depending on the
policy they come up with. Councilman Crockett asked about
including specifics on water conservation in the units. Council
included these in the motion. All in favor, motion carried.
Councilman Tuite said condition #2 should be changed if the units
are allowed to go to moderate. Byrne said the maximum they can
charge under moderate is $.89 per square foot, and they are
proposing charging at least $.94 in order to break even.
Councilman Gassman moved to allow the project to charge $450 per
month rental, until such time at the moderate income guidelines
of the housing authority equals $450 per month for this size
unit, at which time it will conform to the moderate guidelines;
seconded by Councilman Crockett. All in favor, motion carried.
Mayor Stirling asked if this project will be displacing trees.
Byrne said they went out of their way to keep the trees and to
add some on the front of the property.
Councilman Crockett moved to strongly encourage air quality,
recycling participation, and auto disincentives in this project;
seconded by Mayor Stirling. All in favor, motion carried.
Councilman Crockett moved to pass all the conditions 1 through
12; seconded by Councilman Gassman. All in favor, motion
carried.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ron Mitchell, Deputy City Manager ~~"'~
FROM: Cindy Wilson, Finance Director~~l
DATE: July 24, 1989
RE: Housing Project Tap Fees
Per your request on Friday, this memo addresses the impact on the
water fund of waiving tap fees for employee housing projects. The
city code section 23-71 addresses employee housing projects.
CODE PROVISIONS
The code states: "Whenever the city council shall have determined
that a housing project constitutes a bona fide moderate income
employee housing development and wishes to subsidize its
construction, the utility investment charge per ECU shall be the
base charge set forth in Section 23-58 (a).Applicants for such
reductions must demonstrate that, if granted, the reduction will
be passed on to purchasers or tenants." The rate referenced in
Section 23-58(a) is $3,318 per ECU.
ALTERNATIVES
If Council desires to reduce tap fees below that rate or waive
them totally, staff recommends that this be done on a case by
case basis.
Staff estimates that there are currently six projects which could
be considered employee housing projects and not related to other
non-employee development. These six projects are estimated to
generate about $384,800 in tap fees. Since water department
estimates of tap fees for. 1989 are about $2,000,000 and the long-
range financial plan for the water fund currently only
anticipates $1,500,000 in tap fees in 1989, Council could waive
the tap fees for the current employee projects and not have an
impact on projections for the water fund. Council could also
impose the tap fee provided for in the code, as described above.
This would reduce the fees for these projects to about $300,000.
Council could also make arrangements for tap fees to be paid over
a certain period of time. This should have a less significant
impact on rents than requiring payment in a lump sum. I would ask
council to seriously consider the need for extending payment over
time since this can create the need for considerable staff time
to follow up on collection of the payments. Some consideration
should be given to penalties for late payments or other recourse
the City may have if payments are not made as agreed.
Council could reduce the tap fees dependent on the use of water
conservation devices. Based on the recent study by the Rocky
Mountain Institute of the hospital's employee housing project,
water savings from conservation could be as much as 37%. If all
of the proposed employee housing projects implemented all of the
water conservation items mentioned and Council desired to reduce
the tap fees proportionately with conservation, the tap fees for
all of the projects would drop from about $384,800 to about
$242,500.
Council could also set a policy of establishing an annual limit
for the amount of tap fee reductions available for employee
housing projects. During the budget process, Council and staff
would review the long-range plan for the water fund and determine
the amount of tap fee reductions available for the next year. In
setting this amount, Council would consider the potential
projects likely to be built in the coming year.
SUMMARY
Alternatives for calculating fees:
1. Keep the existing fee structure- no breaks for employee
housing. Tap fees in the water fund would probably exceed
projections on the long range plans for 1989. Impact on the water
fund in future years is unknown, but best under this alternative
than any other alternative.
2. Reduce tap fees as allowed by the code to the base fee,
regardless of service area. Probably no negative impact on water
fund long range plan for 1989, however, water fund will receive
about $84,000 less in 1989 than in alternative 1.
3. Reduce tap fees in the same proportion as water conservation.
Probably no negative impact on water fund long range plan for
1989, water fund receives about $142,000 less than under
alternative 1 (assuming "best case" conservation scenario).
4. Totally waive tap fees for all currently proposed employee
housing projects. Probably no negative impact on the water fund
long range plan for 1989. Water fund will receive about $384,000
less than under alternative 1.
Alternatives for collecting fees:
1. Continue to require 100% payment at time of building permit.
2. Provide a payment plan and include penalties for late payment.
Long Term Funding:
While any of the alternatives for calculating fees will not have
a negative impact on current water fund projections for 1989, any
reduction in fees is obviously revenue "lost" as far as the water
fund is concerned. Council should note that the long range plan
for the water fund does not include any major capital
improvements.
Due to the fluctuations in tap fee revenues over the years, it is
difficult to determine if a long term policy based on one of the
above alternatives will have a significant .effect on the
projected tap fee collections in future years. Therefore, I
recommend that Council determine the appropriateness of reducing
tap fees for employee housing on a case by case basis.
Council could also set a limit, on an annual basis, of how much
tap fees will be reduced for all projects submitted in the coming
year.
Attached is a revised copy of the water fund fifteen year long
range plan. Revenues from monthly charges are projected to remain
constant from 1989 through 1994. After that time, revenues from
monthly charges are determined by what is required for the fund
to "break even" based on projected expenses and other revenues.
Tap fees are projected to be $700,000 in 1990 and $500,000
annually through 1994 and then reduce gradually. Please note that
after the current bonded debt is paid off in 1997, monthly
charges drop dramatically. However, as mentioned earlier, no new
capital improvements are projected, either on a cash basis or
from bond proceeds.
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CASEIAAD SUMMARY SHEET
City of Aspen
DATE RECEIVED:6/1/89
DATE COMPLETE•
PROJECT NAME:
PARCEL ID AND CASE NO.
2735-124-59-002 55A-89
STAFF MEMBER•
Project Address:
Legal Address: East 7 5' Lot B Lots C D, E, F, & G, Block 60
APPLICANT: The Aspen Skiinu ComDany
Applicant Address: P O Box 1248 Aspen CO 81612
REPRESENTATIVE: Glenn Horn
Representative Address/Phone: 300 East Hyman Ave.
Asnen CO 81611 5-6587
PAID: YES NO AMOUNT: $1.950.00 NO. OF COPIES RECEIVED: 21
TYPE OF APPLICATION: 1 STEP: 2 STEP: ~
P&Z Meeting Date ~ PUBLIC HEARING: YES NO ~ /
VESTED RIGHTS: YES NO
C CC Meeting Date PUBLIC HEARING: YES NO
VESTED RIGHTS: YES NO
Planning Director Approval: Paid:
Insubstantial Amendment or Exemption: Date:
REFERRALS:
City Attorney
Mtn. Bell
School District
X City Engineer Parks Dept. Rocky Mtn Nat Gas
Housing Dir.
~ Holy Cross
- State Hwy Dept(GW)
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X Aspen Water ~ Fire Marshall State Hwy Dept(GJ)
City Electric Building Inspector
Envir. Hlth. Roaring Fork Other
x Aspen Consol. Energy Center
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FINAL ROUTING:
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CASE
TO: File
FROM: Francis X. Krizmanich, Senior Planner
RE: Holiday House Application to Build 9 Employee Units:
Rezoning from LP to R/MF PUD, Conceptual and Final Plat
DATE: September 19, 1989
On August 14, 1989, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 50,
Series of 1989, rezoning the Holiday House property from LP to
R/MF PUD subject to the following conditions:
1. The entire project, including the units contained in
the addition and in the existing Holiday House, shall
be deed restricted to 100 Affordable Housing pursuant
to Article 5, Division 2, of the Land Use Code (as
amended by Ordinance No. 47 (Series of 1988) prior to
the issuance of a final Certificate of Occupancy. The
Applicant shall not be given GMQS credit for any of the
units.
2. A standard deed restriction shall be filed as required
by the Housing Authority, restricting the use,
occupancy, and rental price to those established by the
Affordable Housing Guidelines adopted at the time of
issuance of the building permit.
The nine new units must be deed restricted to the
Housing Authority's moderate income guidelines,
however, the Applicant is permitted to rent these units
for up to $450. per month with no increase, until such
time as the moderate income guidelines rise to this
level. At such time, rents may be increased in keeping
with the moderate income guidelines and restrictions.
3. The Applicant shall supply the Housing Authority an
exact calculation of the net livable square footage of
each unit and plans for each of the units. If at any
time the plans change with respect to net livable
square footage, on any of the units, the Housing
Authority shall be notified, and deed restrictions
amended prior to issuance of any temporary or final
certificate of occupancy.
4. PUD approval shall be granted to permit a variation
from the strict interpretation of the Code such that
the applicant can include courtyard space not visible
from the public street to meet the 35% R/MF open space
requirement.
5. The Little Nell SPA agreement shall be amended to allow
removal of the swimming pool in exchange for the
applicant providing a park area and bicycle racks on-
site acceptable to the Planning Office staff prior to
the issuance of a Certificate of_Occupancy.
6. The East Hopkins Avenue frontage shall be planted with
three 3 inch caliper cottonless cottonwoods consistent
with the streetscape to the west.
7. A final plat shall be submitted prior to final approval
which meets the Code standards as approved by the City
Engineer.
8. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the
Applicant shall submit a stormwater design and
facilities plan for the City Engineer's review and
approval.
9. Prior to building permit issuance the Applicant shall
reach agreement on sanitation fees with Aspen
Consolidated Sanitation District.
10. An automatic alarm and sprinkler system shall be
provided as committed by the Applicant.
11. Pursuant to the Parking Special Review approval granted
by the Planning Commission, the applicant shall pay
cash-in-lieu for nine parking spaces or identify nine
off-site spaces to be used by residents of this
project. Increased management of the 12 existing on-
site parking spaces shall be undertaken by the
applicant.
12. The park development impact fee for this project is
waived by City Council.
13. The Council strongly encourages the Applicant to
'participate in community recycling efforts and to
discourage private automobile use to reduce air
pollution.
14. The Council may entertain a future request by the
Applicant for the reduction or elimination of water tap
fees for this project.
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Regular Meeting Aspen City Council August 14 1989
ORDINANCE #50, SERIES OF 1989 - Rezoning Holiday House
Francis Krizmanich, planning office, said this is rezoning as well
as combined conceptual and final plat review. Krizmanich said
these actions are to allow the Aspen Skiing Company to construction
9 new emploiyee units at the Hollday House, which current has 26
units. Krizmanich told Council the housing authority reviewed the
applicatn's proposal August 9th to deed restrict 4 units to low
income and 5 to moderate income guidelines. The housing authority
recommended these umnits be restricted to those guidelines.
Krizmanich said the first request is to exempt these affordable
housing units from the GMP. Staff agrees with the request to
exempt these from the GMP as they meet the guidelines for affor-
dable housing. Krizmanich said staff has discussed the larger
issue of employees' units being tied to their jobs. Krizmanich
pointed out these units will have 6 month rental restriction
leases. Krizmanich said the housing authority will hold the deed
restrictions, which will give them the ability to go in if persons
are not renting the units under the guidelines. Krizmanich said
another request is whether GMP credits for future development
should be granted for employee housing projects that are con-
structed now. Krizmanich said he feels it is counter productive
to enoucrage people to provide employee housing now that will later
be used to support additional growth and development. Krizmanich
recomended to not give GMP credits for employee housing that is
constructed under the GMP exemption process. H\The housing
authority agreed with this.
Krizmanich said the entire Holiday House should~be deed restricted
to 100 percent employee housing. Krizmanich said 17 units at the
Holiday house were restricted as part of the Little Nell project;
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5 were previously deed restricted, which leaves 4 units not
restricted. Phil Bryne, Aspen Skiing company, said the applicants
agree with the housing office as to which units have already been
deed restricted. Bryne said there is only one unit not accounted
for in previous agreements. Bryne said they are willing to deed
restrict that one unit but not at any particular income level.
Krizmanich said the rezoning request is to go from designation
to RMF. Krizmanich said the applicant has met the requirements for
a code amendment. The only outstanding issue is the open space
requirements. This project is 11 percent short of the 35 percent
open space requirement. Krizmanich said some of the open space is
not visible from the street. Staff proposed a code amendment to
allow open space requirements to be set by special review.
However, there are numerous code amendments being worked on
currently, and staff is recommending this project be done as a PUD
as part of the zoning and that the open space be varied through the
PUD.
Krizmanich said the fourth request is a minor amendment to the
Little Nell SPA agreement, which was to delete the requirement for
a swimming pool. Krizmanich told Council the applicant has had
maintenance problems with the current swimming pool. The new units
are to sit where the existing pool is. Krizmanich said P & Z
reached an agreement that the applicants provide on on-site pocket
park and bicycle racks in exchange for the loss of the pool on
site. Krizmanich told Council P & Z apprroved special review for
off site parking reduction, which gives the applicant the choice
of making a payment-in-lieu for parking or designatiomn 9 parking
spaces off site.
Krizmanich said subdivision approval is also required because
multi-family projects are inlcuded within the definition of
subdivision. The application has dealt with the technical platting
requirements and a final plat will have to be submitted. The
applicant has requested a waiver of city fees. Krizmanich told
Council the code automatically waives building permit and planning
office fees. Krizmanich said the code allows Council to waive park
development impact fees for affordable housing projects, which
staff recommends to be waived. Krizmanich said the outstanding fee
is the water tap fees. Krizmanich recommended approval of the
project with the it conditions outlined.
Bryne told Council the applicants requested their appalication be
amended from low/moderate to a designation that falls slightly
above moderate. Bryne said when the applicants ran the finanicals
for this project, they realized that at $450 per month, without the
tap fees being waived, they are looking at an annual deficit.
Bryne said this application for 9 more units is not required by any
land use agreement. Bryne said the housing authroity did not
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approve their request for a different rent structure. Bryne said
Council can wive the guidelines for square footage restriction on
a rpoject that is 100 percent affordable housing. Bryne said the
having the tap fees waived is a savings of $292 per unit per year.
Councilman Tuite asked if the applicants will get a water credit
for eliminating the pool. Bryne said this has not been addressed.
Mayor Stirling opened the public hearing.
Fred Smith, Aspen Skiing Company, said the Skiing Company is
willing to provide 9 units and to deed restrict them. There is no
commericla project being carried with this. Smith said they feel
the rents they will charge are well within the affordability ranges
of year round employees. Richard Roth said he would like to see
the rentals stay at the original proposal of low income. Rachle
Richards said the logic of the housing authority of denying the
rent increase is not being represented at the Council meeting.
Bill Wilhoit said he would like to see the rents stay at the
original proposal.
Mayor Stirling closed the public hearing.
Councilman Peters said he agrees with not giving future credits for
this project. Councilman Peters said he would rather not see this
project underwrite future development. Councilman Peters said $450
per unit is more than was originally proposed; however, there is
a chance the project won't get built if the rents are not sup-
ported. Councilman Peters said he does not feel this is an
argument for allowing the $450 to be indexed with all other rents.
Councilman Peters said he would rather see the rents kept flat and
attenuate the rents with incremental costs and operating costs, not
management, until it intersects the original proposal.
Councilman Peters said he would be willing to waive the park
dedication fee. Councilman Peters said he would not be willing to
waive the tap fees. Council has discussed being able to connect
the tap fee savings directly to the rent savings. Councilman
Peters said Council does not have control over the rents in this
project. Councilman Peters encouraged the applicant to have a no
car provision in their leases. Councilman Peters said he like the
six month lease provision. Councilman Peters said the applicant
might consider season passes to the covered Moore pool.
Bryne said the applicnats started with the idea of a break even
project. They were not successful in doing that and are already
subsidizing this project. Councilman Tuite said he likes the idea
of getting 9 units into the inventory. Councilman Tuite said he
could go along with the proposed rent structure as long as there
is no GMP credits. Councilman Tuite said if the city is encourag-
ing rental affordable housing, then they should be waiving tap
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including specifics on water conservation in the units. Council
included these in the motion.
All in favor, motion carried.
Councilman Tuite said condition #2 should be changed if the units
are allowed to go to moderate. Bryne said the maximum they can
charge under moderate is $.89 per square foot, and they are
proposing charging at least $.94 in order to break even.
Councilman Gassman moved to allow the project to charge $450 per
month rental until such time at the moderate income guidelines of
the housing authority equals $450 per month for this size unit, at
which time it will conform to the moderate guidelines; seconded by
Councilman Crockett. All in favor, motion carried.
Mayor Stirling asked if this project will be displacing trees.
Bryne said they went out of their way to keep the trees and to add
some on the front of the property.
Councilman Crockett moved to strongly encourage air quality,
recycling participation, and auto disincentives in this project;
seconded by Mayor Stirling. All in favor, motion carried.
Councilman Crockett moved to pass all the conditions 1 through 12;
seconded by Councilman Gassman. All in favor, motion carried.
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ASPEN SKIING COMPANY
Pasi Office Box 1248
555 E. Durant Street
Aspen. ColOratlo 81612
(303) 925-1220
FAX 303-925-1609
July 21, 1989
Planning and Zoning Dept.
130 S Galena
Aspen, Co. 81611
Attn: Francis Krizmanich
Dear Francis;
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Thank you for taking the time to discuss with me the resolution
for the Holiday House. The one concern we have involves the
wording found in the paragraph on page one beginning with the
wording "NOW, TEEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission .... 9
dedicated spaces off-site...
The underlined wording would seem to require us to formally
record these spaces. It was our understanding that the purpose
of providing off-site parking for the Holiday House was to lesson
the demands for street parking. We feel this solution can best
be met by allowing us to identify specific sites from time to
time and to keep your office informed as to where these spaces
are located.
Please inform us by letter if this wording and explanation will
suffice.
Thank you in advance for dealing with this matter.
Sincerely,
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Phil By ne
cc. Welton Anderson
SNOWMA55 • A5f FN MOUNTAIN • BUTTERMILK MOUNTAIN
ASPEN SKIING COMPANY ~~
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Past Office Box 1248
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FAX 303-925-Ifi09
MEMORANDUM
FROM: Phil Byrne
TO Pitkin County Housing Board
SUBJECT Holiday House Expansion August 6, 1989
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APPLICANT: ASPEN SKIING COMPANY
REQUEST: The Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission has requested
that ASC meet with the Housing Authority prior to the August 14,
1989 meeting with the Aspen City Council, to review income and
occupancy guidelines as required by Section 8-109(F) of the Land
Use Code.
ISSUES:
1.) Deed Restrictions - ASC agrees to deed restrict the 9
proposed new units. These units will be approximately 474 sq.
feet and will be a studio design with the function and privacy of
a small 1 bedroom apartment. We intend this housing to be used
primarily as permanent resident affordable housing, but we would
like to reserve the right to use these units for seasonal
employees because of the anticipated scarcity of such housing
this winter.
2.) Rental Rate - The initial application requested a mix of
low-mod type housing based on the Housing Authority Guidelines.
We based this request on rental rates currently in place at
Castle Ridge, Hunter Longhouse, and Centennial. Conversations
with the Housing Authority, Pat (manager of Castle Ridge), Julie
Krill (manager of Hunter Longhouse), and Kim (manager of
Centennial) generated the following rental rates at their
properties.
ST 1BR
Castle Ridge ................. $336 $522
Hunter Longhouse ............. 535
Centennial low ............... 420 540
Centennial mid ............... 550 670
We have subsequently discovered that our projected $450 per month
unit rental rate will place our designation in the Mid-Mod range,
which is inconsistent with our initial application. The nine new
units are expected to house employees who will fall in the salary
range of $16,000 to $30,000. We believe our rental rate compares
very favorably with those listed above and request that you
categorize our project in the Mid-Mod range. -
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Holiday House Expansion
3.) A great deal of work has been done by the Housing Authority
staff on a separate issue which does have some bearing on our
ability to continue towards the construction of the Holiday House
9 unit expansion. The existing Holiday House has a total of 26
units totaling approximately 9,656 square feet of net livina
space or an average of 172 square feet per employee. This
housing is being allocated to meet the Little Nell Hotel SPA as
follows:
1. Lodge GMP commitment 30 emp.
2. Non-Acc. Commercial GMP commitment 9 emp.
3. Aspen Mtn. Master Plan commitment 4 emp.
4. Restricted prior in 1981 10 emp.
53 emp.
These units are deed restricted to low income guidelines. When
the C.O. is issued for the Little Nell Hotel, the rent structure
will become $108 per person for a maximum monthly total of $5,724
plus the rent from one unit that is not restricted to low income
guidelines. This calculation is based on the current low income
rate of $.63 per square foot of average living space.
REQUEST We understand the motives of the Housing Authority for
establishing low income guidelines. We also understand that
keeping the rental rates as low as possible should help to
preserve affordable living for individuals who don't make a great
deal of money. However, the rate for low income has only risen
from $.60 in 1985 to the present rate of $.63 per square foot of
living space. Is this a reasonable rate compared to the cost of
developing additional housing for these employees? We ask you,
the Housing Authority Board, to consider a different formula that
might encourage private developers to build more low cost units
for low to moderate income level employees.
ASC asks that you adopt the recommendations found in Issue #1 and
Issue #2 in your formal letter to the City Council. ASC thanks
you for taking the time to review these matters.
Sincerely,
Phil Byrne
Housing Manager
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Project Name :Holiday House
Key Contacts Phil Byrne, Fred Smith, Glenn Horn
Number of Units 9 1 BR
Number of People
Housed 9
Total Sq. Footage: 4425 sq ' $74/sq '
Cost $329,025
Cost per room $36,558 per room
Rent $450/rm
Status Second hearing ... City Council Aug. 14
Ski Company Share: All 9 units
SCORING 23 POINTS 1'st
Annual ASC
subsidy required $4,539
The current configuration shows 17 studios, 8 one BR units, and 1
2BR unit. The above numbers are based upon expanding the
building by 4425 sq.' and adding 9 new 1 BR units, assuming the
parking requirements can be relaxed and zoning can be changed
from LP(Lodge Preservation) to RMF (Residential Multi-Family).
This housing should be used for seasonal employees working at
either the Hotel or with the ASC. The proposed units are about
475 sq. feet and will be functional and easy to live in. There
will be a kitchen, ample closet space, an open living room/dining
room and a good sized bedroom in the back. The configuration is
similar to that found at Hunter Longhouse and Midland Park.
Assuming the review process goes smoothly, we are looking at
September before construction could begin. It is possible that
the units could be completed in time for the winter season if
modular construction is used.
Parking is the major hurdle that must be overcome. The present
plans only add 6 new parking spaces, which is below the
requirements in the code. We have been directed by the Planning
and Zoning department to either find off site storage for these
cars or pay $135,000 payment in lieu. Those cars that must be
stored might be located at either Buttermilk or West Buttermilk.
The bus system will make this a minimal inconvenience in getting
to their cars when a downvalley trip is desired.
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HISTORY OF APPLICATION
May 1, 1989 ASC decides to explore the possibility of
building additional long term employee housing on
the site of the Holiday House pool area. We hire
Glenn Horn to prepare the initial application and
submit it to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
July il, 1989 Planning and Zoning -- They approve the
application with a number of recommendations.
One of the recommendations includes meeting with
the Housing Authority to establish our rental
policies, leases, and prices. We are also asked
to deed restrict all our units.
August 9, 1989 ASC meets with the Housing Authority Board to
review above policies. ASC requests exemption
from square foot guidelines based on dedicating
100$ of the 9 new units to employee housing. We
request a monthly unit rental price of $450/mo.
ASC will still have to subsidize the project even
at these rates. The Board rejects our request
and states by a 4-3 vote that they will recommend
we stay with the original 5 mod. 4 low income
units. This arrangement seriously jeopardizes
the project because of the high cost of carrying
the project.
ASC requests that City Council allow a $450 per unit per
month rent base, including utilities. We feel that these rates
compare favorably with the rents found at Centennial, Hunter
Longhouse, and Castle Ridge. Our workers, like many other
workers in this town, need this affordable housing and we hope
you will help us to achieve this goal.
ASC would like Council to consider allocating these units to
future GMOS credit under the following condition: That these
units would have to be converted to low-mod income guidelines
before they could be used for GMOS credit. We have done this
recently with the Holiday House and feel it is an excellent way
to provide very affordable housing as a trade off to increasing
our operations base.
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HOLIDAY HOUSE COST/REVENUE ANALYSIS
$450/rm Rent, includes tap fees
Revenue
9 1 Bedroom units
------> $ 4,050/mo. X 12 mo. _
Less 5$ vacancy =
Total Revenue
$450.00
X 9
$ 4,050/ mo.
$ 48,600/yr.
2,430
$ 46,170/yr
Expenses
Building cost $51/sq ' ... .... $225,862
Application, surveys, architect fees 42,250
FFE ........ ....................... 20,700
Contingency 7~• ....................... 20,213
Tap Fees ............................. 25,000
$334,025
Mortgage P & I $ 2,932/mo. $ 35,192/yr.
11~ 20 yr loan ($283,921)
15$ downpayment
Management 4 000
Utilities 8,000
Repairs & Maintenance $1/sq.' 4,000
Total Costs $ 51,192/yr
Cost to carry project/yr = $ 5,022
Cash needed 1989-90 ............. $ 50,103
(Downpayment 15~)
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HOLIDAY HOUSE COST/REVENUE ANALYSIS
$450/rm Rent, NO tap fees
Revenue
9 1 Bedroom units
------> $ 4,050/mo. X 12 mo. _
Less 5% vacancy =
Total Revenue
$450.00
X 9
$ 4,050/ mo.
$ 48,600/yr.
2,430
$ 46,170/yr
ExAenses
Building cost $51/sq ' .......... $225,862
Application, surveys, architect fees 42,250
FFE ...... ......................... 20,700
Contingency 7% ....................... 20,213
$309,025
Mortgage P & 2 $ 2,714/mo. $ 32,564/yr.
11% 20 yr loan ($262,671)
15% downpayment
Management
Utilities
Repairs & Maintenance $1/sq.'
Total Costs
4,000
8,000
4,000
$ 48,564/yr
Cost to carry project/yr = $ 2,394
Cash needed 1989-90 ............. $ 46,804
(Downpayment 15%)
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HOLIDAY HOUSE COST/REVENUE ANALYSIS
Revised to show cash flow for 5 mod. 4 low
Revenue
(5) 1 Bedroom units (mod) $421.86 $ 2,110
(4) 1 Bedroom units (low) $298.62 $ 1,196
$ 3,306/mo
------> $ 4,050/mo. X 12 mo. _ $ 39,672/yr
Less 5% vacancy = 1,984
Total Revenue $ 37,688/yr
Expenses
Building cost $51/sq ' .......... $225,862
Application, surveys, architect fees 42,250
FFE ................................ 20,700
Contingency 7% ....................... 20,213
Tap Fees ............................. 25,000
$334,025
Mortgage P & I $ 2,932/mo. $ 35,192/yr.
11% 20 yr loan ($283,921)
15°s downpayment
Management 4 000
Utilities 8,000
Repairs & Maintenance $1/sq.' 4,000
Total Costs $ 51,192/yr
Cost to carry project/yr = $ 13,504/yr
Cash needed 1989-90 ............. $ 50,103
(Downpayment 15%)
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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION JULY 11, 1989
HOLIDAY HOUSE EXPANSION REZONING, SUBDIVISION,
GMOS EXEMPTION, SPECIAL REVIEW FOR PARKING REDUCTION
Roger: My pitch is basically is we have to get some storage
parking for this facility somewhere. And the Ski Company does
have some obvious places at least for some parts of the season.
The year around season I am talking about.
Jasmine: I agree completely with Mari about the impacts of the
parking and the question of who gets to pay for it. I would
certainly be willing to leave it up to the applicant to decide
whether it makes more sense for them to pay cash-in-lieu parking
or to use existing parking on other available sites. It seems to
me that a lot of the problem could be mitigated by proper parking
management and the idea of storage parking that Roger brought up
where you take the boats, the canoes, the yachts whatever it is
that is taking up parking spaces and put them in another location
and perhaps try to figure out if you can squeeze a different
configuration into the parking spaces is yet another option but I
agree that you must address the parking situation. I think maybe
if in time the existing Holiday House becomes converted to more
permanent residence with a lower occupancy rate that might help
as well. But in my judgment you must either pay the cash-in-
lieu for the parking spaces or provide storage parking somewhere
else.
Jim: I tend to agree with Jasmine which seems to be the
consensus on the Board here. There is a philosophical problem
involved here. One is that you are talking of private enterprise
taking the handle and providing employee housing. If there is
not incentive enough for private enterprise to do that the burden
shifts directly upon the community as a whole. There must be
some incentive for private enterprise to do that. So I would
like to stay away from these $15,000 per space charges in order
to give more motivation to private enterprise to do that.
But in this particular case especially I think requiring a
minimum 9 spaces off site and given the opportunity that the Ski
Corp has to provide those 9 spaces I don't think is unreasonable.
Considering the congestion in that area it sounds as though they
have had some management problems in the past that 9 spaces off
site could be a good compromise to the community and solve your
problem without cash-in-lieu.
Michael: I have a tendency to agree with what Jim said.
Welton: I will make it not quite unanimous. 1 or 2 people were
in favor of charging the fees. I think if you want to provide
off site in the--by paying for parking spaces in the parking
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structure or by providing parking spaces on the property that you
have control over, either one of those options is worthwhile.
When coupled with more effective policing roll by the property
management along with actually providing those telephone numbers
you offered to pass out so that people in the neighborhood can go
to the top rather than being--I have gotten lost in trying to get
through the bureaucracy at the Skiing Company to try to find out
an answer too. So I think making good on that promise is
certainly in everybody's best PR interest.
The other item that the Planning Office brought up was the
payment of park dedication fees. Like the parking fees I am
hesitant to require park dedication fees which are usually
charged to free market housing, free market single family housing
in order to offset their park needs of people generated by this
new development. I think you can do some of that on site. In
replacing amenities like the swimming pool with something like a
barbecue, bicycle racks-and perhaps a little more landscaping
than 3 Cottonwood trees at 2 and 1/2 inches in diameter.
I would like to have someone propose a motion that consolidates
the consensus of the Commission.
Nobody has really had a big conflict with the Planning Office's
recommendation for the PUD and the open space. And the applicant
doesn't seem to have a problem with the Planning Office's
approach either. So unless somebody has a real problem with that
I think we don't need to hammer that one to death too.
MOTION
Roger: I think the motion should go to a resolution form in this
case because with this applicant I want to make sure everything
is in black and white so we know what we are doing.
I move for the Planning Office to draft a resolution approving
the applicant's proposal to construct an additional 9 employee
units on the Holiday House property.
Welton: We want to say all the different things which are being
applied for which are expansion rezoning, subdivision, GMQS
exemption, Special review for Parking reduction.
Roger: My motion is for the Planning Department to come back
with a resolution that will include all those items. The GMQS
approval, The rezoning to RMF PUD and the reason within that and
the anticipation that this site will come under the AH zoning in
the future and with respect to parking--is the figure 9 off site
storage type parking spots or if that doesn't work, cash-in-lieu.
Plus additional management.
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Basically the conditions being along these guidelines as we have
amended.
Fred: Part of your parking requirement suggests that I need to
go establish a use at some area outside the City limits which
would be County jurisdiction on land at Buttermilk which is zoned
AFSKI which will require amendment to the masterplan because of a
specific parking plan.
Francis: I think we can handle it. There is provisions in the
AFSKI for substantial changes. I could discuss it with County
Commissioners. I don't really think there would be a problem
with designating 9 spaces out there.
Welton: I wouldn't have a problem signing a resolution that was
sufficiently vague in the wording as to say "9 parking spaces to
be established at a certain date in the future" leaving the whole
thing open.
Jim: I would be willing to make it a recommendation to Council
while they concurrently go through--
Roger: I would not concur with changing my motion at this point.
Only because I know what happens in some cases. Another good
example is Little Nell where we have these hound dog's ears out
in the street far in excess of what P&Z recommended and far in
excess of what the Engineering Department recommended.
Michael: The only problem with this is we are gong to tie their
hands and if we are more concerned with employee units than we
are with parking then somewhere along the line somebody has got
to make that decision.
Mari: I don't think their hands are tied. They have an option
to pay the money.
Michael: That stops them from doing the project.
Fred: That is $135,000.. I could do 5 more units with that.
Jasmine seconded the motion.
Jim: If we approve Rogers motion we could quite likely end up
without this employee housing on the project. It seems to me
unreasonable to put them in that position and ourselves in that
position when it would be very easy for us to let it go to
Council with a recommendation for parking. They are not going to
skirt it. Francis is going to watchdog this. And let Council
decide. I don't see how that is going to harm the community and
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it would assure that we are gong to have a project built this
year.
Francis: Procedurally, the code provides it is your decision and
I don't think Council can do it. If you want to let them slide,
let them slide now because inaction is worse in this case i
think.
Jim: If that is the case then I would agree with Welton's about
keeping it openly vague so that that decision can be make at a
later time.
Roger: I don't have a problem with dealing with this parking
situation later on when we know what their problems are.
Jim: Fine. Then let's instead of voting yes on this particular
motion then let's kill this motion and put it in Welton's words
in which we keep it openly vague.
Welton: There is a motion on the floor and there is a second. I
am not sure that I remember the wording you had that applied to
condition #6 which in reference to payment in lieu.
Roger: There would be either payment in lieu or 9 off site
parking spaces for storage plus increased enforcement.
Welton: Roger's motion was that cash-in-lieu be imposed. But
that that could be satisfied with 9 spaces somewhere else--
anywhere else.
Roll call vote:
Bruce, no, Michael, yes, Jim, yes, Mari, yes, Roger, yes,
Jasmine, yes, Welton, yes.
Motion passes.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and Council
THRU: Robert S. Anderson, Jr., City Manager ~~.~--
FROM: Francis X. Krizmanich, Planning Office
RE: Holiday House Expansion
DATE: August 14, 1989
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SUMMARY: The Aspen Skiing Company proposes to construct 9 new
employee units at the Holiday House. On July 24, 1989, the
Council approved Ordinance 50 on first reading to rezone the
Holiday House from Lodge Preservation to Residential/Multi-
Family/PUD. On August 9, 1989, the Aspen/Pitkin County Housing
Authority Board reviewed the proposal and recommended approval of
the project with 4 units deed restricted to Low Income and 5
units deed restricted to Moderate Income guidelines. The Housing
Authority also recommended that GMP credit should not be given
for these units.
BACKGROUND
APPLICANT: Aspen Skiing Company (ASC).
REQUEST: The Applicant is requesting approval to construct a 9
unit employee housing project on the eastern portion of the
Holiday House property which is located at 127 East Hopkins
Avenue. The following approvals are being requested by the
Applicant:
* Growth Management Quota System (GMQS) Exemption for
construction of affordable housing (Section 8-104
C.l.c.);
* Amendment to the Official Zone District Map from LP to
R/MF (Art. 7, Div. 11);
* Amendment to the text of the Land Use Code (Art. 7,
Div. 11);
* Minor Amendment to the Little Nell SPA Agreement
(Section 7-804 E.);
* Special Review for Off-Street Parking (Section 7-404
B.) ;
* Subdivision Approval (Art. 7, Div. 10); and
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Waiver of City fees for: land use reviews, referrals
to Engineering and Environmental Health Departments,
building permit, and water taps.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: The Holiday House property consists of
Lots c, d, e, f, g and the east 7.5 feet of Lot b, City of Aspen,
Original Townsite. The property is 15,750 square feet in size
and is zoned LP. The existing improvements include 17 studio
apartments, eight one-bedroom apartments, one two-bedroom
apartment, 12 parking spaces, a swimming pool and a storage shed.
ISSUES
I. REFERRAL AGENCY COMMENTS
1. Housing Office: In a memorandum submitted June 24, 1989
(attached) Janet Raczak submitted the following comments:
Section 8-104(C)(1)(c) of the City Code allows for exemption
from the Growth Management Quota System for construction of
affordable housing. The housing must be deed restricted in
accordance with the housing guidelines.
The Housing Guidelines require the applicant to file deed
restrictions on the 9 new employee housing units restricting
the use, occupancy, and rental structure to those
established in the Affordable Housing Guidelines adopted at
the time of issuance of the building permit. A standard
deed restriction is attached for the applicant's use. Any
approvals granted by the City should include conditions
requiring that the deed restrictions be filed, and the
applicant must supply to the Housing Authority a plan for
the units, with a calculation of exact net livable square
footage of each unit, all prior to issuance of the building
permit. If at any time the plans change with respect to net
livable square footage, the Housing Authority should be
notified, and deed restrictions must be amended prior to
issuance of any temporary or final certificate of occupancy.
Should the applicant desire to construct units larger in
size than allowed by the guidelines, its rental price per
square foot shall continue to be restricted to the maximum
square footage established by the Guidelines.
The Housing Office recommends the approval of this project
with the following conditions:
a. A standard deed restriction shall be filed as required
by the Housing Authority, restricting the use,
occupancy, and rental price to those established by the
Affordable Housing Guidelines adopted at the time of
issuance of the building permit.
b. The Applicant shall supply to the Housing Authority an
exact calculation of the net livable square footage of
each unit and plans for each of the units. If at any
time the plans change with respect to net livable
square footage, on any of the units, the Housing
Authority shall be notified, and deed restrictions
amended prior to issuance of any temporary or final
certificate of occupancy.
2. Engineering Department: In a memorandum dated July 2, 1989,
(attached) Chuck Roth submitted the following comments:
a. The proposed construction would provide heavy density
on the site and decrease amenities to the existing
residents. The lot next door to the property is for
sale. It would be a preferable site for additional
employee housing units. The loss of the pool to the
residents is a potentially serious reduction in
amenities. There was no water in the pool at the time
of the site visit. Is the pool generally maintained in
an operating condition? Perhaps a Jacuzzi and/or hot
tub could be provided in return for permission to
delete the pool requirement in the SPA amendment.
Also, the applicant could be required to provide some
number of Moore pool passes to the Holiday House
residents.
b. The Holiday House currently offers a bike rack which
had many bicycles in it. Any approvals should contain
the requirement of providing a bicycle rack for some
predetermined number of bicycles. (I did not count how
many bikes were in the rack. ) It appears that there
are 27 rooms in the existing building. How many
bicycles does that translate into? Nine rooms are
proposed to be added.
c. It appears from the site plan that there might be room
for stacking the parking. I do not know of any
instance in the City where we have stacked parking, but
it could be tried. This would require the car behind
to move out of the way for the car in front.
Note that the total parking space requirements for the
site would increase form 27 to 36 with still only 12
spaces provided. As the application states, the site
is located near both the place of employment and the
commercial core. At the time of the site visit, the
parking on the street at the site was quite completely
in use, but the two blocks to the west were little
utilized.
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The applicant received permission with the Little Nell
project for the 12 spaces for the 27 beds. At this
time, the City may want to ask for payment-in-lieu for
the parking spaces for the newly constructed units.
d. Can more open space be achieved, or the saving of the
pool, by constructing a more subterranean building with
below grade setbacks from retaining walls so that
bottom floors would still see the sky? And/or building
over the pool?
e. A plat will need to be submitted if approvals are
extended. The plat should be titled as referenced
above. Platting requirements are listed in Section
7.1004(D)(1)(a) of the Land Use Code. The trash
dumpster location must be indicated. A 4 foot by 4
foot utility pedestal easement is required at the
southeast corner of the parcel and a 10 foot by 10 foot
transformer easement at the southwest corner of the
parcel.
f. historic cottonwood trees line the street on both sides
from the corner of the applicant's property and about
two blocks to the west. It is suggested that the
applicant be required to plant several large caliper,
cottonless cottonwood trees along the front of the
property and to provide irrigation for the trees.
g. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the
applicant shall provide a copy of the design
calculations and facilities design for the stormwater
runoff to the City Engineering Department.
h. The Engineering Department concurs with the applicant's
representative's assessment of the traffic impacts.
3. Aspen Consolidated Sanitation District: In a letter dated
June 21, 1989 (attached} Bruce Matherly submitted the
following comments:
"In order for the District to provide sanitation for this
project the applicant will need to agree to participate in a
point repair of the line downstream. The applicant mentions
this in his application. The point repair downstream
becomes a higher priority in our scheme of rehabilitation as
a result of the increased flows from this project.
We have estimated the cost of repair and estimate the
applicants share to be approximately $3000. Once we have a
formal commitment from the applicant concerning his
participation in this repair then we can approve this
project for sanitation.
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If the swimming pool, which is mentioned in the application,
is connected to our system we will need to know the pool's
capacity and work up a permit which will cover when the pool
can be drained and what testing of the water will need to be
done prior to draining the pool.
The application also mentions that it is the applicant's
intention to request that the City waive the tap fee for
this project. The District will not be able to waive any
fees associated with this project as it would eliminate our
chances of receiving future EPA grant money for future plant
expansions."
4. Aspen Water Department: In a memorandum dated June 21,
1989, Jim Markalunas submitted the following comments
(attached):
"We have reviewed the application, and wish to note that
there is sufficient capacity to provide water for this
project. However, Ordinance 47 does not provide for the
waiver of water tap fees since these fees are necessary to
provide revenue for much needed water systems improvements.
Therefore we will be happy to provide water for this
facility upon payment of the prerequisite tap fees."
5. Aspen Fire Protection District: In a memorandum dated June
15, 1989 (attached) Wayne Vandemark submitted the following
comments:
"The project is within a four minute response time for fire
department operations. As indicated on page 4 (D) the
building will be equipped with a sprinkler system and an
automatic alarm system. This office has no further
comments."
II. PLANNING STAFF COMMENTS: The following analysis will
address this project's compatibility with each land use
approval being requested.
1. Growth Management Quota System (GMQS) Exemption for the
Construction of Affordable Housing.
Section 8-104(C)(1)(c) of the Code permits exemption from the
GMQS for affordable housing as follows:
"Affordable housina. All housing deed restricted in
accordance with the housing guidelines of the City
Council and its housing designee.
The review of any request for exemption of housing
pursuant to this section shall include a determination
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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."
The Applicant proposes to construct 5 moderate and 4 low income
studio rental apartments. The apartments will be approximately
474 square feet in size.
The Planning Staff generally concurs with the Applicant's
analysis and the recommendations of the Housing Office. The only
staff concern is the rental rates proposed to be set at the
moderate income level for 5 units and at the low income level for
4 units. Section 8-109 F. of the Aspen Land Use Regulations
states in part that "It should be anticipated that the proposed
housing units will be required to be restricted to the low income
price and occupancy guidelines. However, at the time the
applicant requests growth management exemption pursuant to the
appropriate City or County Code, the Housing Authority shall
review and consider the current community need for housing,
evaluate the affordability of the proposed units to residents and
recommend to the Commission the appropriate price and occupancy
category to which the units should be restricted."
The Planning Staff notes that the above Guidelines recommend
restriction to low income occupancy and price guidelines. This
project proposes that a majority of the units - 5 of 9 - be
restricted to moderate income guidelines. The Housing Authority
has recommended approval of the proposed rental rates.
After reviewing rental and occupancy guidelines, the Planning
staff has become concerned with some broader issues. That is the
administration of privately produced and administered employee
housing. We have the following concerns:
* Will an employees lease depend on his continued employment?
During most of the year, housing is extremely hard to find.
The staff suggests that an employee have right of first
refusal on a lease renewal regardless of his continued
employment.
* Who will "police" a multitude of privately run employee
housing projects? Perhaps all employee housing projects
should be administered by the Housing Authority.
* The relationship of employee housing to the Growth
Management Quota System is not clear at this time. The Code
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does not address whether or not employee units may be used
for future GMP credit. It could be argued that allowing
credit is only another inducement to growth and only
provides short term relief for the community's housing
crisis while the long term implications of additional growth
are ignored. In other words, if a housing shortage for
employees exists now, allowing credit for future "free
market" projects encourages growth while not providing any
net increase of employee housing. The staff notes that the
Housing Authority recommended that GMP credits not be given
for the Holiday House employee units.
2. Amendment of the Official Zone District Map from LP to R/MF.
Section 7-1102 of the Code provides standards for the review of
amendments to the text of the Official Zone District Map. Those
standards and staff comments follow:
Standard A: Whether the proposed amendment is in conflict with
any applicable portions of this chapter.
Staff: This project complies with adopted land use regulations
with the exception of open space. In regard to open space
requirements, the Applicant has indicated that this project will
provide 24$ (3,742 sq. ft.) open space where the R/MF zone
requires 35$ open space. The applicant has an additional 11.5$
(1,798 sq. ft. ) of open space in a rear courtyard which cannot
be counted because it is not visible from a public street. The
applicant has proposed a code amendment to allow open space for
100$ employee projects to be set by Special Review. Rather than
adopting a Code amendment for this particular project, the Staff
recommends that this project be given a PUD designation to allow
a variation from the R/MF requirements.
The application is somewhat ambiguous in it's commitment to
provide a 100 affordable housing project. The staff opinion is
that the Code requirement for a 100$ affordable housing project
means 100$ of the existing apartment building plus the additional
9 studio apartments
Standard B: Whether the proposed amendment is consistent with
all elements of the Aspen Area Comprehensive Plan. The
Comprehensive Plan designates this area as "mixed" residential.
Staff: The staff opinion is that this project is consistent with
the Aspen Area Comprehensive Plan. The project is consistent
with the Housing Element of the Plan which calls for the
production of affordable housing within the City limits.
Standard C: Whether the proposed amendment is compatible with
surrounding Zone Districts and land uses, considering existing
land use and neighborhood characteristics.
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Staff: The staff concurs with the Applicant'
of the application) of the surrounding area.
opinion that this project is compatible with
and neighborhood characteristics.
s analysis (page 18
It is the staff
existing land uses
Standard D: The effect of the proposed amendment on traffic
generation and road safety.
Staff: The Applicant has committed to retain the 12 parking
spaces that were required as part of the Little Nell SPA. The
staff agrees with the City Engineer, that the existing parking
on-site appears to be fully utilized. On-street parking appears
to be available approximately two blocks west of the project
site. Given the competing goals of providing parking versus
additional employee housing, the Planning staff favors the
provision of housing. The staff views this project as primarily
benefitting the applicant and we recommend that the Applicant be
required to provide fees-in-lieu of parking for nine studio units
to offset this projects parking impacts.
Standard E: Whether and
amendment would result in
whether and the extent to
exceed the capacity of such
limited to transportation
supply, parks, drainage,
facilities.
the extent to which the proposed
demands on public facilities, and
which the proposed amendment would
public facilities, including but not
`acilities, sewage facilities, water
schools, and emergency medical
Staff: As noted in the previous section, this project will
impact public parking on nearby street frontages. The proposed
expansion also contemplates removal of the swimming pool which
was required to be retained as part of the Little Nell SPA. The
applicant is requesting a Minor Amendment to the Little Nell SPA
to allow elimination of the pool on the theory that nine
additional dwelling units would serve their employees better than
the pool. The staff opinion is that elimination of this
recreational amenity will impact both the project residents and
public facilities. This project appears to primarily benefit the
Applicant. The Planning staff agrees with the City Engineer,
that some on-site amenities should be provided to mitigate this
impact. The staff recommends that the Applicant provide some on-
site amenities (such as a sauna and hot tub) to offset the loss
of the pool and that park dedication fees not be waived for the
nine additional studios.
Standard F: Whether and the extent to which the proposed
amendment would result in significantly adverse impacts on the
natural environment.
Staff: The staff opinion is that this project will not
significantly adversely affect the natural environment. However,
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the project will
been open space.
planting of large
would enhance the
new building.
create more building mass on a site that has
We agree with the City Engineer, that the
cottonless cottonwood trees along the street
streetscape and reduce the visual impact of the
Standard G: Whether the proposed amendment is consistent and
compatible with the community character in the City of Aspen.
Staff: The staff opinion is that this project will be compatible
with the community character.
Standard H: Whether there have been changed conditions affecting
the subject parcel or the surrounding neighborhood which support
the proposed amendment.
Staff: As noted in the Applicant's analysis on page 18 of the
application, the property is located in a mixed residential
neighborhood. The proposed zoning appears more appropriate for
this project than the existing deed restricted LP zoning. The
staff is currently developing an "Affordable Housing" zone
district. if an "AH" district is developed, the Commission and
Council may want to consider rezoning this property "AH" in the
future.
Standard I: Whether the proposed amendment would be in conflict
with the public interest, and is in harmony with the purpose and
intent of this chapter.
Staff: The staff opinion is that this proposal to provide
additional employee housing in the City of Aspen is consistent
with the purpose and intent of the Land Use Code.
3. Amendment to the Text of the Land Use Code: The Applicant
proposes to amend the Code pursuant to Section 7-1101 of the Code
to set open space requirements for a 100$ affordable housing
project as a Special Review.
The staff would prefer the use of the PUD provision to allow this
variation rather than supporting an additional Code amendment at
this time. When this application was prepared the PUD procedure
was under review in the Code correction process, therefore, the
Applicant applied for a code amendment.
The staff supports granting a variance for open space because
this property would have the required 35$ if the total property
was considered. As noted previously, the most appropriate zoning
for this project may be the Affordable Housing (AH) zone which
staff is presently developing.
4. Minor Amendment to the Little Nell SPA Agreement: Section
7-803(B) of the Code provides that the Council may amend an SPA
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agreement by following the same procedures used in designating a
parcel Specially Planned Area (SPA).
The Applicant proposes an amendment to the Little Nell SPA to
remove the requirement to maintain the pool at the Holiday House.
The staff notes that, at the time of our site inspection the pool
was completely empty. We do not know if it has been used
recently. The staff does not have a problem with amending the
SPA agreement to eliminate the pool if the Applicant is willing
to commit to providing other on-site amenities, perhaps a sauna
or Jacuzzi as recommended by the City Engineer to off-set the
loss of the pool for existing residents. The Applicant should
also pay park fees to mitigate off-site impacts created by the
nine additional studio units.
5. Special Review for Off-Street Parking: Section 5-301(B) of
the Code provides that off-street parking requirements for all
affordable housing shall be established by Special Review
pursuant to Article 7, Division 4. The Special Review is a
Planning Commission action. Section 7-404 (B)(2) provides the
following criteria for Special Review approval:
"In all other zone districts, the applicant shall
demonstrate that the parking needs of the residents,
guests and employees of the project have been met,
taking into account potential uses of the parcel, its
proximity to mass transit routes and the downtown area,
and any special services, such as vans, provided for
residents, guests and employees."
The staff agrees with the Applicant that this site is an
excellent location for employee housing and that automobile use
will be reduced by its proximity to downtown, Aspen Mountain and
bus routes. The staff is concerned however, that there are only
12 spaces on-site when 36 spaces would normally be required if
this were not an affordable housing project. We must question
where the additional employees' cars will be parked. The
Applicant should make a proposal to mitigate this potential
impact to public facilities. The staff supports the City
Engineer's recommendation that fees-in-lieu be required to
mitigate the additional impact created by the nine additional
units. Another alternative could be the reservation of long term
parking spaces at the Buttermilk or Tiehack areas.
6. Subdivision Approval: Subdivision approval is required for
this project because the Land Use Code definition of subdivision
includes multi-family projects. This is to insure that this type
development is planned in a manner consistent with City policies
and regulations. The staff agrees with the Applicant's analysis
(pages 23 through 36) and commitments regarding the Subdivision
criteria. The commitments made by the Applicant in this section
should be required as conditions of approval for this project.
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7. Waiver of City Fees: The Applicant is requesting that the
City waive fees for Land Use Reviews, Plan Checks, Building
Permits, and Water Taps. Section 18 of Ordinance No. 47 (Series
of 1988) provides for the waiver of fees as follows:
"That the Planning Director and the Chief Building
Official are hereby directed to waive all land use
application and building permit fees for developments
which constitute one hundred percent (100) affordable
housing or for any new Accessory Dwelling Unit or
legalized bandit unit."
Based on the above Code provision, the fees for land use reviews
and building permits are clearly waived and we have initiated
necessary refund procedures.
The Code does not presently provide for the waiver of water tap
fees. The Aspen Water Department has indicated that they will
require tap fees to be paid for this project. The Planning staff
notes that there will be a discussion between the Housing Office
and the City Council on July 17 regarding approaches to address
the issue of tap fees for employee housing.
Section 5-606 of the Code states that
"Affordable Housino. Whenever the City Council shall
have determined that any part of a proposed
ddevelopment constitutes an affordable housing
development and wishes to subsidize its construction,
the City Council may exempt that part of the
development from the application of the Park
Development Impact Fee, or reduce by any amount the
fees imposed by this section."
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Staff and the Planning Commission
recommend approval of the Applicants proposal to construct an
additional nine employee units on the Holiday House property
subject to the conditions listed below. The staff notes that the
Housing Authority recommended that no GMP credit be given for the
additional units. The staff supports this recommendation
because, in our opinion, granting GMP credit encourages future
growth and results in no long term housing solution.
1. The entire project, including the units contained in
the addition and in the existing Holiday House, shall
be deed restricted to 100$ Affordable Housing pursuant
to Article 5, Division 2, of the Land Use Code (as
amended by Ordinance No. 47 (Series of 1988) prior to
the issuance of a final Certificate of Occupancy. The
Applicant shall not be given GMQS credit for the nine
studio apartments.
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2. A standard deed restriction shall be filed as required
by the Housing Authority, restricting the use,
occupancy, and rental price to those established by the
Affordable Housing Guidelines adopted at the time of
issuance of the building permit.
3. The Applicant shall supply the Housing Authority an
exact calculation of the net livable square footage of
each unit and plans for each of the units. If at any
time the plans change with respect to net livable
square footage, on any of the units, the Housing
Authority shall be notified, and deed restrictions
amended prior to issuance of any temporary or final
certificate of occupancy.
4. PUD approval shall be granted to permit a variation
from the strict interpretation of the Code such that
the applicant can include courtyard space not visible
from the public street to meet the 35% R/MF open space
requirement.
5. The Little Nell SPA agreement shall be amended to allow
removal of the swimming pool in exchange for the
applicant providing a park area and bicycle racks on-
site acceptable to the Planning Office staff prior to
the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
6. The East Hopkins Avenue frontage shall be planted with
cottonless cottonwoods consistent with the streetscape
to the west.
7. A final plat shall be submitted prior to final approval
which meets the Code standards as approved by the City
Engineer.
8. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the
Applicant shall submit a stormwater design and
facilities plan for the City Engineer's review and
approval.
9. Prior to final approval the Applicant shall reach
agreement on sanitation fees with Aspen Consolidated
Sanitation District.
10. An automatic alarm and sprinkler system shall be
provided as committed by the Applicant.
11. Pursuant to the Parking Special Review approval granted
by the Planning Commission, the applicant shall pay
cash-in-lieu for nine parking spaces or identify nine
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off-site spaces to be used by residents of this
project. Increased management of the 12 on-site
parking spaces shall be undertaken by the applicant.
PROPOSED MOTION: "Move to approve Ordinance No. 50 (Series of
1989), to rezone the Holiday House from Lodge Preservation to
Residential/Multi-Family PUD and to approve a Growth Management
Quota System Exemption, a minor amendment to the Little Nell SPA,
Subdivision approval and the waiver of Park Development Impact
Fees with the conditions of approval numbered 1-11 as listed
above."
CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATIONS:
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TO: Francis Krizmanich, Planning Office
FROM: Janet Raczak, Housing Office
RE: Holiday House Expansion
DATE: June 24, 1989
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Proposal: ASC proposes to construct a new apartment building just
to the east of the Holiday House containing 5 moderate income and
4 low income studio apartments. Each unit will contain
approximately 470 square feet.
Reviex: Section 8-104(C)(1)(c) of the City Code allowed for the
exemption of from the Growth Management Quota System for
construction of affordable housing. The housing must be deed
restricted in accordance with the housing guidelines.
The Housing Guidelines require the applicant to file deed
restrictions on the 9 new employee housing units restricting the
use, occupancy, and rental structure to those established in the
Affordable Housing Guidelines adopted at the time of issuance of
the building permit. A standard deed restriction is attached for
the applicant's use. Any approvals granted by the City should
include conditions requiring that the deed restrictions be filed,
and the applicant must supply to the Housing Authority a plan for
the units, with a calculation of exact net livable square footage
of each unit, all prior to issuance of the building permit. If at
any time the plans change with respect to net livable square
footage, the Housing Authority should be notified, and deed
restrictions must be amended prior to issuance of any temporary or
final certificate of occupancy. Should the applicant desire to
construct units larger in size that allowed by the guidelines, its
rental price per square foot shall continue to be restricted to the
maximum square footage established by the Guidelines.
Recommendation: The Housing Office recommends the approval of this
project with the following conditions:
1. A standard deed restriction shall be filed as required
by the Housing Authority, restricting the use, occupancy,
and rental price to those established by the Affordable
Housing Guidelines adopted at the time of issuance of the
building permit.
2. The applicant shall supply to the Housing Authority an
exact calculation of the net livable square footage of
each unit and plans for each of the units. if at any
time the plans change with respect to net livable square
footage, on any of the units, the Housing Authority shall
be notified, and deed restrictions amended prior to
issuance of any temporary or final certificate of
occupancy.
HOLIDAY.LUA
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OCCUPANCY DEED RESTRICTION AND AGREEMENT
CARETAKER
AFFORDABLE RESIDENT DWELLING IINIT
THIS OCCUPANCY
"Agreement") is made
by and between
EEMENT (the
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(hereinafter
referred to as " Owner"), whose address is
and the Aspen Pitkin County Housing Authority, a
Colorado corporation (hereinafter referred to as the "Authority")
organized pursuant to the Colorado County Housing Authority laws,
as set forth in C.R.S. Section 29-4-501, et.seq., and/or the Board
of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado, and/or the City
Council of Aspen, Colorado.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Owner owns real property more specifically described
on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein ("Real
Property"), which Real Property shall contains a single family
dwelling ("Free Market Unit") and a
affordable dwelling unit, to contain square feet
("Affordable Resident Unit"). For purposes of this agreement, the
Free Market Unit, the Affordable Resident Unit, the Real Property
and all the appurtenances, improvements and fixtures associated
therewith shall hereinafter be referred to as the "Property"; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement imposes certain covenants upon the
Property which restrict the use and occupancy of the Property to
residents and their families who are either employed by the Owner
or who are residents of Pitkin County and fall within the Housing
Authority rental price guidelines and resident qualification
guidelines established and indexed by the Authority on an annual
basis.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the sum of Ten ($10.00)
dollars and other good and valuable consideration, paid to the
Authority by the Owner, the receipt and sufficiency for which is
hereby acknowledged, it is agreed by the parties hereto as follows:
1. Owner hereby covenants that the Affordable Resident Unit
described above shall at all times remain a rental unit
and shall not be condominiumized.
2. The use and occupancy of the Property, described above,
shall henceforth be limited exclusively to housing for
individuals who are employed in Pitkin County and who meet
the definition of "qualified income residents"
as that term is defined by the Housing Authority
Guidelines established and indexed from time to time.
Owner shall have the right to lease the Affordable
Resident Unit to a "qualified income resident"
of his own selection. Such individual may be an employee
of the Owner, or employed as a resident caretaker,
DEED RESTRICTION AND AG'.
and entered into this day
provided such person fulfills the requirement of a
qualified resident.
Written verification of employment of persons proposed
to reside in the Affordable Resident Unit shall be
completed and filed with the Housing Authority Office by
the Owner of the Affordable Resident Unit prior to
occupancy thereof, and must be acceptable to the Housing
Authority.
4. If the Owner does not rent the Affordable Resident Unit
to a "qualified income resident" the unit
shall be made available for occupancy in accordance with
the Housing Authority Guidelines, provided the Owner
shall have the right to approve any prospective tenant,
which approval shall not be unreasonably delayed or
withheld.
5. Unit shall not be vacant for any unreasonable period of
time between leases.
The Affordable Resident Unit is limited to occupancy by
not more than two adults and related children. Resident
adults must qualify as, and have been found by the
Housing Authority to be, residents of the community and
residents thereof as referred to above.
Lease agreements executed for occupancy of the Affordable
Resident Unit shall provide for a rental terms of not
less than six consecutive months.
This Agreement shall constitute covenants running with
the Real Property as a burden thereon for the benefit of,
and shall be specifically enforceable by, the Housing
Authority, the Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Pitkin, and the City of Aspen, their respective
successors as applicable, by any appropriate legal action
including, but not limited to, injunction, abatement, or
eviction of non-complying tenants, for the period of
fifty years from the date of recording hereof in the
Pitkin County real property records.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this
instrument on the day and year above first written.
OWNER:
Mailing Address:
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STATE OF )
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COUNTY OF )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this
day of 19 by
Witness my hand and official seal.
My commission expires:
Notary Publ
ACCEPTANCE BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
The foregoing agreement and its terms are accepted by The
Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority.
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF ASPEN
AND PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
BY:
Mailing Address: 130 South Galena Street
Aspen, Colorado 81611
STATE OF COLORADO )
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COUNTY OF PITKIN )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this
day of 19 by
Witness my hand and official seal.
My commission expires:
Notary Public
REV. 5/3/89
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MEMORANDUM
To: Francis Krizmanich, Planning Office
From: Chuck Roth, Engineering Department ~/`~
Date: July 2, 1989
Re: Holiday House Expansion - Rezoning, Code Amendment, GMQS
Exemption, Special Review and SPA Amendment
Having reviewed the above referenced application, and having made
a site inspection, the Engineering Department has the following
comments
1. The Engineering Department understands that this is a review
for employee housing and therefore will merit consideration on
that basis. Our comments are written not so much to recommend as
to provide sufficient information for P & Z review.
2. The proposed construction would provide heavy density on the
site and decrease amenities to the existing residents. The lot
next door to the property is for sale. It would be a preferable
site for additional employee housing units. The loss of the pool
to the residents is a potentially serious reduction in amenities.
There was no water in the pool at the time of the site visit. Is
the pool generally maintained in an operating condition? Perhaps
a Jacuzzi and/or hot tub could be provided in return for permis-
sion to delete the pool requirement in the SPA amendment. Also,
the applicant could be required to provide some number of Moore
pool passes to the Holiday House residents.
3. The Holiday House currently offers a bike rack which had many
bicycles in it. Any approvals should contain the requirement of
providing a bicycle rack for some predetermined number of
bicycles. (I did not count how many bikes were in the rack.) It
appears that there are 27 beds in the existing building. How
many bicycles does that translate into? Nine beds are proposed
to be added.
3. It appears from the site plan that there might be room for
stacking the parking. I do not know of any instance in the city
where we have stacked parking, but it could be tried. This would
require the car behind to move out of the way for the car in
front.
Note that the total parking space requirements for the site
would increase from 27 to 36 with still only 12 spaces provided.
As the application states, the site is located near both the
place of employment and the commercial core.
site visit, the parking on the street at the
completely in use, but the two blocks to the
utilized.
The applicant received permission with
project for the 12 spaces for the 27 beds.
City may want to ask for payment-in-lieu for
for the newly constructed units.
At the time of the
site was quite
west were little
the Little Nell
At this time, the
the parking spaces
9. Can more open space be achieved, or the saving of the pool,
by constructing a more subterranean building with below grade
setbacks from retaining walls so that bottom floors would still
see the sky? And/or building over the pool?
5. A plat will need to be submitted if approvals are extended.
The plat should be titled as referenced above. Platting require-
ments are listed in Section 7.1009(D)(1)(a) of the land use code.
The trash dumpster location must be indicated. A 9 foot by four
foot utility pedestal easement is required at the southeast
corner of the parcel and a 10 foot by 10 foot transformer
easement at the southwest corner of the parcel.
6. The historic cottonwood trees line the street on both sides
from the corner of the applicant's property and about two blocks
to the west. It is suggested that the applicant be required to
plant several large caliper, cottonless cottonwood trees along
the front of the property and to provide irrigation for the
trees.
7. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant
shall provide a copy of the design calculations and facilities
design for the stormwater runoff to the city engineering depart-
ment.
8. The engineering department concurs with the applicant's
representative's assessment of the traffic impacts.
cc: Bob Gish
memo_89.70
.aspen consolidated sanitation l~istvict
565 North Mill Street
Aspen, Colorado 61611
Tole. (303) 925-3601
June 21, 1989
Francis Krizmanich
Planning Office
130 S. Galena
Aspen, CO 81611
Re: Holiday House Expansion
Dear Francis:
Tole. (3031 925-2537
In order for the District to provide sanitation for this project
the applicant will need to agree to participate in a point repair
of the line downstream. The applicant mentions this in his
application. The point repair downstream becomes a higher
priority in our scheme of rehabilitation as a result of the
increased flows from this project.
We have estimated the cost of repair and .estimate the applicants
share to be approximately X3000. Once we have a formal commitment
from the applicant concerning his participation
in this repair then we can approve this project for sanitation.
If the swimming pool, which is mentioned in the application, is
connected to our system we will need to know the pool's capacity
and work up a permit which will cover when the pool can be
drained and what testing of the water will need to do be done
prior to draining the pool.
The application also mentions that it is the applicant's
intention to ron~lpst th>± the City waive the tap fee for this
project. The District will not be able to waive any fees
associated with this project as it would eliminate our chances of
receiving future EPA grant money for future plant expansions.
Sincerely,
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District Hanager
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WAYNE L. VANDEMARK, FIRE MARSHAL
420 E. HOPKINS STREET
ASPEN, COLORADO 81611
(303) 925.2690
TU: Francis firizmanich, Planning Uffice
FROM: Wayne tiandemark, Fire Marshal
RE: Holiday House Expansion
Parcel ID# 2735-124-59-O0'L
DATE: June 15, 1989
The project is within a four minute response time for fire
department operations. As indicated on page 4 (D) the building
will be equipped with a sprinkler system and an automatic alarm
system. This office has no further comments.
JUNi`;
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ASPEN WATER DEPARTMENT
TO: Francis Krizmanich
FROM: Jim Markalunas
SUBJECT: Holiday House Expansion
DATE:------------6 / 21 / 8 9-- --
We have reviewed the appli atio ,and wish to note that there is sufficient
capacity to provide water for project. However, Ordinance 47 does not
provide for the waiver of water tap fees since these fees are necessary to
provide revenue for much needed water systems improvements.
Therefore, we will be happy to provide water for this facility upon
payment of the prerequisite tap fees.
cc: Glenn Hom
Hairabedian Architects
Aspen Ski Co
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RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
GRANTING SPECIAL REVIEW APPROVAL FOR PARKING AND
CONSOLIDATED PUD AND R/MF REZONING APPROVAL OF THE
HOLIDAY HOUSE EXPANSION TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Resolution No. 89-
WHEREAS, the Aspen Skiing Company (hereinafter "Applicant")
has applied for a Growth Management Quota System Exemption,
Amendment to the Official Zone District Map from LP to R/MF,
Amendment to the Text of the Land Use Code to set Open Space
Requirements as Special Review for Affordable Housing, Minor
Amendment to the Little Nell SPA Agreement, Subdivision Approval
and Special Review Approval for Off-street Parking to construct a
9 studio apartment addition to the Holiday House; and
WHEREAS, the Commission finds that this application is
generally consistent with the Policies and Regulations of the
City of Aspen Land Use Code; and
WHEREAS, the Commission notes that the City is considering
adoption of an Affordable Housing zone and anticipates that this
project may be rezoned to said Affordable Housing zone district
in the future if deemed appropriate by the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission that it
hereby approves the Parking Special Review on the condition that
the Applicant pay cash-in-lieu for nine parking spaces or provide
9 dedicated spaces off-site for employees and that increased
management of the existing 12 on-site spaces be undertaken by the
Applicant.
Resolution No. 89-_
Page 2
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Commission that it hereby
recommends approval of this project to the City Council with the
following conditions:
1. The entire project, including the units contained in
the addition and in the existing Holiday House, shall
be deed restricted to 100$ Affordable Housing pursuant
to Article 5, Division 2, of the Land Use Code (as
amended by Ordinance No. 47 (Series of 1988). The
Applicant may be given GMQS credit for the nine studio
apartments as provided in the Land Use Code.
2. Prior to review before City Council, the Applicant
shall meet with the Housing Authority for their review
and recommendation regarding income and occupancy
guidelines as required by Section 8-109 (F) of the Land
Use Code. Based upon the City Council's decision, a
standard deed restriction shall be filed as required by
the Housing Authority, restricting the use, occupancy,
and rental price to those established by the Affordable
Housing Guidelines adopted at the time of issuance of
the building permit.
3. The Applicant shall supply the Housing Authority an
exact calculation of the net livable square footage of
each unit and plans for each of the units. if at any
time the plans change with respect to net livable
square footage, on any of the units, the Housing
Authority shall be notified, and deed restrictions
amended prior to issuance of any temporary or final
certificate of occupancy.
PUD approval shall be granted to permit a variation
from the strict interpretation of the Code such that
the applicant can include courtyard space not visible
from the public street to meet the 35$ R/MF open space
requirement.
The Little Nell SPA agreement shall be amended to allow
removal of the swimming pool if the applicant provides
a park area on-site acceptable to the City Council.
Bicycle racks shall also be provided on-site.
The East Hopkins Avenue frontage shall be planted with
cottonless cottonwoods consistent with the streetscape
to the west.
Resolution No. 89-_
Page 3
7. A final plat shall be submitted prior to final approval
which meets the Code standards as approved by the City
Engineer.
8. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the
Applicant shall submit a stormwater design and
facilities plan for the City Engineer's review and
approval.
9. Prior to final approval the Applicant shall reach
agreement on sanitation fees with Aspen Consolidated
Sanitation District.
10: An automatic alarm and sprinkler system shall be
provided as committed by the Applicant.
APPROVED by the Commission at its regular meeting on July
11, 1989.
ASPEN PLANNING AND
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C. Welton Ande s
ATTEST:
Jan Carney, Deputy City Clerk
Chairman
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THRU: Robert S. Anderson, Jr. , City Manager /~~DD•y,.~
FROM: Francis X. Krizmanich, Planning Office ~;`'~!J
RE: Holiday House Expansion
DATE: July 24, 1989
SUMMARY: The Planning Office recommends approval on first
reading of an Ordinance to rezone the Holiday House property from
Lodge Preservation to Residential/Multi-Family/PUD. The Planning
Office and the Planning Commission recommend approval of the
Holiday House Expansion subject to the recommendations contained
in the attached Planning Commission resolution.
APPLICANT: Aspen Skiing Company (ASC).
REQUEST: The Applicant is requesting approval to construct a 9
unit employee housing project on the eastern portion of the
Holiday House property which is located at 127 East Hopkins
Avenue. The following approvals are being requested by the
Applicant:
* Growth Management Quota System (GMQS) Exemption for
construction of affordable housing (Section 8-104
C.i.c.);
* Amendment to the Official Zone District Map from LP to
R/MF (Art. 7, Div. 11);
* Amendment to the text of the Land Use Code (Art. 7,
Div. 11);
* Minor Amendment to the Little Nell SPA Agreement
(Section 7-804 E.);
* Special Review for Off-Street Parking (Section 7-404
B.);
* Subdivision Approval (Art. 7, Div. 10); and
* Waiver of City fees for: land use reviews, referrals
to Engineering and Environmental Health Departments,
building permit, and water taps.
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PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: The Holiday House property consists of
Lots c, d, e, f, g and the east 7.5 feet of Lot b, City of Aspen,
Original Townsite. The property is 15,750 square feet in size
and is zoned LP. The existing improvements include 17 studio
apartments, eight one-bedroom apartments, one two-bedroom
apartment, 12 parking spaces, a swimming pool and a storage shed.
ISSUES
I. REFERRAL AGENCY COMMENTS
1. Housing Office: In a memorandum submitted June 24, 1989
(attached) Janet Raczak submitted the following comments:
Section 8-104(C)(1)(c) of the City Code allows for exemption
from the Growth Management Quota System for construction of
affordable housing. The housing must be deed restricted in
accordance with the housing guidelines.
The Housing Guidelines require the applicant to file deed
restrictions on the 9 new employee housing units restricting
the use, occupancy, and rental structure to those
established in the Affordable Housing Guidelines adopted at
the time of issuance of the building permit. A standard
deed restriction is attached for the applicant's use. Any
approvals granted by the City should include conditions
requiring that the deed restrictions be filed, and the
applicant must supply to the Housing Authority a plan for
the units, with a calculation of exact net livable square
footage of each unit, all prior to issuance of the building
permit. If at any time the plans change with respect to net
livable square footage, the Housing Authority should be
notified, and deed restrictions must be amended prior to
issuance of any temporary or final certificate of occupancy.
Should the applicant desire to construct units larger in
size than allowed by the guidelines, its rental price per
square foot shall continue to be restricted to the maximum
square footage established by the Guidelines.
The Housing Office recommends the approval of this project
with the following conditions:
a. A standard deed restriction shall be filed as required
by the Housing Authority, restricting the use,
occupancy, and rental price to those established by the
Affordable Housing Guidelines adopted at the time of
issuance of the building permit.
b. The Applicant shall supply to the Housing Authority an
exact calculation of the net livable square footage of
each unit and plans for each of the units. If at any
time the plans change with respect to net livable
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square footage, on any of the units, the Housing
Authority shall be notified, and deed restrictions
amended prior to issuance of any temporary or final
certificate of occupancy.
2. Engineering Department: In a memorandum dated July 2, 1989,
(attached) Chuck Roth submitted the following comments:
a. The proposed construction would provide heavy density
on the site and decrease amenities to the existing
residents. The lot next door to the property is for
sale. It would be a preferable site for additional
employee housing units. The loss of the pool to the
residents is a potentially serious reduction in
amenities. There was no water in the pool at the time
of the site visit. Is the pool generally maintained in
an operating condition? Perhaps a Jacuzzi and/or hot
tub could be provided in return for permission to
delete the pool requirement in the SPA amendment.
Also, the applicant could be required to provide some
number of Moore pool passes to the Holiday House
residents.
b. The Holiday House currently offers a bike rack which
had many bicycles in it. Any approvals should contain
the requirement of providing a bicycle rack for some
predetermined number of bicycles. (I did not count how
many bikes were in the rack.) It appears that there
are 27 rooms in the existing building. How many
bicycles does that translate into? Nine rooms are
proposed to be added.
c. It appears from the site plan that there might be room
for stacking the parking. I do not know of any
instance in the City where we have stacked parking, but
it could be tried. This would require the car behind
to move out of the way for the car in front.
Note that the total parking space requirements for the
site would increase form 27 to 36 with still only 12
spaces provided. As the application states, the site
is located near both the place of employment and the
commercial core. At the time of the site visit, the
parking on the street at the site was quite completely
in use, but the two blocks to the west were little
utilized.
The applicant received permission with the Little Nell
project for the 12 spaces for the 27 beds. At this
time, the City may want to ask for payment-in-lieu for
the parking spaces for the newly constructed units.
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d. Can more open space be achieved, or the saving of the
pool, by constructing a more subterranean building with
below grade setbacks from retaining walls so that
bottom floors would still see the sky? And/or building
over the pool?
e. A plat will need to be submitted if approvals are
extended. The plat should be titled as referenced
above. Platting requirements are listed in Section
7.1004(D)(1)(a) of the Land Use Code. The trash
dumpster location must be indicated. A 4 foot by 4
foot utility pedestal easement is required at the
southeast corner of the parcel and a 10 foot by 10 foot
transformer easement at the southwest corner of the
parcel.
f. Historic cottonwood trees line the street on both sides
from the corner of the applicant's property and about
two blocks to the west. It is suggested that the
applicant be required to plant several large caliper,
cottonless cottonwood trees along the front of the
property and to provide irrigation for the trees.
g. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the
applicant shall provide a copy of the design
calculations and facilities design for the stormwater
runoff to the City Engineering Department.
h. The Engineering Department concurs with the applicant's
representative's assessment of the traffic impacts.
3. Aspen Consolidated Sanitation District: In a letter dated
June 21, 1989 (attached) Bruce Matherly submitted the
following comments:
"In order for the District to provide sanitation for this
project the applicant will need to agree to participate in a
point repair of the line downstream. The applicant mentions
this in his application. The point repair downstream
becomes a higher priority in our scheme of rehabilitation as
a result of the increased flows from this project.
We have estimated the cost of repair and estimate the
applicants share to be approximately $3000. Once we have a
formal commitment from the applicant concerning his
participation in this repair then we can approve this
project for sanitation.
If the swimming pool, which is mentioned in the application,
is connected to our system we will need to know the pool's
capacity and work up a permit which will cover when the pool
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can be drained and what testing of the water will need to be
done prior to draining the pool.
The application also mentions that it is the applicant's
intention to request that the City waive the tap fee for
this project. The District will not be able to waive any
fees associated with this project as it would eliminate our
chances of receiving future EPA grant money for future plant
expansions."
4. Aspen Water Department: In a memorandum dated June 21,
1989, Jim Markalunas submitted the following comments
(attached):
"We have reviewed the application, and wish to note that
there is sufficient capacity to provide water for this
project. However, Ordinance 47 does not provide for the
waiver of water tap fees since these fees are necessary to
provide revenue for much needed water systems improvements.
Therefore we will be happy to provide water for this
facility upon payment of the prerequisite tap fees."
5. Aspen Fire Protection District: In a memorandum dated June
15, 1989 (attached) Wayne Vandemark submitted the following
comments:
"The project is within a four minute response time for fire
department operations. As indicated on page 4 (D) the
building will be equipped with a sprinkler system and an
automatic alarm system. This office has no further
comments."
II. PLANNING STAFF COMMENTS: The following analysis will
address this project's compatibility with each land use
approval being requested.
1. Growth Planagement Quota System (GMQS) Exemption for the
Construction of Affordable Housing.
Section 8-104(C)(1)(c) of the Code permits exemption from the
GMQS for affordable housing as follows:
"Affordable housin4. All housing deed restricted in
accordance with the housing guidelines of the City
Council and its housing designee.
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,
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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."
The Applicant proposes to construct 5 moderate and 4 low income
studio rental apartments. The apartments will be approximately
474 square feet in size.
The Planning Staff generally concurs with the Applicant's
analysis and the recommendations of the Housing Office. The only
staff concern is the rental rates proposed to be set at the
moderate income level for 5 units and at the low income level for
4 units. Section 8-109 F. of the Aspen Land Use Regulations
states in part that "It should be anticipated that the proposed
housing units will be required to be restricted to the low income
price and occupancy guidelines. However, at the time the
applicant requests growth management exemption pursuant to the
appropriate City or County Code, the Housing Authority shall
review and consider the current community need for housing,
evaluate the affordability of the proposed units to residents and
recommend to the Commission the appropriate price and occupancy
category to which the units should be restricted."
The Planning Staff notes that the above Guidelines recommend
restriction to low income occupancy and price guidelines. This
project proposes that a majority of the units - 5 of 9 - be
restricted to moderate income guidelines. The Staff has not
verified that the Housing Authority has approved the proposed
rental rates. We recommend that, prior to Council action on this
project, the applicant meet with the Housing Authority for their
review of the proposed rental rates and that City Council receive
their recommendation regarding income and occupancy restrictions.
After reviewing rental and occupancy guidelines, the Planning
staff has become concerned with a broader issue. That is the
administration of privately produced and administered employee
housing. We have the following concerns:
* Will an employees lease depend on his continued employment?
During most of the year, housing is extremely hard to find.
The staff suggests that an employee have right of first
refusal on a lease renewal regardless of his continued
employment.
* Who will "police" a multitude of privately run employee
housing projects? Perhaps all employee housing projects
should be administered by the Housing Authority.
2. Amendment of the Official Zone District Map from LP to R/MF.
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Section 7-1102 of the Code provides standards for the review of
amendments to the text of the Official Zone District Map. Those
standards and staff comments follow:
Standard A: Whether the proposed amendment is in conflict with
any applicable portions of this chapter.
Staff: This project complies with adopted land use regulations
with the exception of open space. In regard to open space
requirements, the Applicant has indicated that this project will
provide 24$ (3,742 sq, ft.) open space where the R/MF zone
requires 35$ open space. The applicant has an additional 11.5$
(1,798 sq. ft. ) of open space in a rear courtyard which cannot
be counted because it is not visible from a public street. The
applicant has proposed a code amendment to allow open space for
100$ employee projects to be set by Special Review. Rather than
adopting a Code amendment for this particular project, the Staff
recommends that this project be given a PUD designation to allow
a variation from the R/MF requirements.
The application is somewhat ambiguous in it's commitment to
provide a 100$ affordable housing project. The staff opinion is
that the Code requirement for a 100$ affordable housing project
means 100$ of the existing apartment building plus the additional
9 studio apartments
Standard B: Whether the proposed amendment is consistent with
all elements of the Aspen Area Comprehensive Plan. The
Comprehensive Plan designates this area as "mixed" residential.
Staff: The staff opinion is that this project is consistent with
the Aspen Area Comprehensive Plan. The project is consistent
with the Housing Element of the Plan which calls for the
production of affordable housing within the City limits.
Standard C: Whether the proposed amendment is compatible with
surrounding Zone Districts and land uses, considering existing
land use and neighborhood characteristics.
Staff: The staff concurs with the Applicant's analysis (page 18
of the application) of the surrounding area. It is the staff
opinion that this project is compatible with existing land uses
and neighborhood characteristics.
Standard D: The effect of the proposed amendment on traffic
generation and road safety.
Staff: The Applicant has committed to retain the 12 parking
spaces that were required as part of the Little Nell SPA. The
staff agrees with the City Engineer, that the existing parking
on-site appears to be fully utilized. On-street parking appears
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to be available approximately two blocks west of the project
site. Given the competing goals of providing parking versus
additional employee housing, the Planning staff favors the
provision of housing. The staff views this project as primarily
benefitting the applicant and we recommend that the Applicant be
required to provide fees-in-lieu of parking for nine studio units
to offset this projects parking impacts.
Standard E: Whether and
amendment would result in
whether and the extent to
exceed the capacity of such
limited to transportation
supply, parks, drainage,
facilities.
the extent to which the proposed
demands on public facilities, and
which the proposed amendment would
public facilities, including but not
`acilities, sewage facilities, water
schools, and emergency medical
Staff: As noted in the previous section, this project will
impact public parking on nearby street frontages. The proposed
expansion also contemplates removal of the swimming pool which
was required to be retained as part of the Little Nell SPA. The
applicant is requesting a Minor Amendment to the Little Nell SPA
to allow elimination of the pool on the theory that nine
additional dwelling units would serve their employees better than
the pool. The staff opinion is that elimination of this
recreational amenity will impact both the project residents and
public facilities. This project appears to primarily benefit the
Applicant. The Planning staff agrees with the City Engineer,
that some on-site amenities should be provided to mitigate this
impact. The staff recommends that the Applicant provide some on-
site amenities (such as a sauna and hot tub) to offset the loss
of the pool and that park dedication fees not be waived for the
nine additional studios.
Standard F: Whether and the extent to which the proposed
amendment would result in significantly adverse impacts on the
natural environment.
Staff: The staff opinion is that this project will not
significantly adversely affect the natural environment. However,
the project will create more building mass on a site that has
been open space. We agree with the City Engineer, that the
planting of large cottonless cottonwood trees along the street
would enhance the streetscape and reduce the visual impact of the
new building.
Standard G: Whether the proposed amendment is consistent and
compatible with the community character in the City of Aspen.
Staff: The staff opinion is that this project will be compatible
with the community character.
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Standard H: Whether there have been changed conditions affecting
the subject parcel or the surrounding neighborhood which support
the proposed amendment.
Staff: As noted in the Applicant's analysis on page 18 of the
application, the property is located in a mixed residential
neighborhood. The proposed zoning appears more appropriate for
this project than the existing deed restricted LP zoning. The
staff is currently developing an "Affordable Housing" zone
district. If an "AH" district is developed, the Commission and
Council may want to consider rezoning this property "AH" in the
future.
Standard I: Whether the proposed amendment would be in conflict
with the public interest, and is in harmony with the purpose and
intent of this chapter.
Staff: The staff opinion is that this proposal to provide
additional employee housing in the City of Aspen is consistent
with the purpose and intent of the Land Use Code.
3. Amendment to the Text of the Land Use Code: The Applicant
proposes to amend the Code pursuant to Section 7-1101 of the Code
to set open space requirements for a 100 affordable housing
project as a Special Review.
The staff would prefer the use of the PUD provision to allow this
variation rather than supporting an additional Code amendment at
this time. When this application was prepared the PUD procedure
was under review in the Code correction process, therefore, the
Applicant applied for a code amendment.
The staff supports granting a variance for open space because
this property would have the required 35$ if the total property
was considered. As noted previously, the most appropriate zoning
for this project may be the Affordable Housing (AH) zone which
staff is presently developing.
4. Minor Amendment to the Little Nell SPA Agreement: Section
7-803(B) of the Code provides that the Council may amend an SPA
agreement by following the same procedures used in designating a
parcel Specially Planned Area (SPA).
The Applicant proposes an amendment to the Little Nell SPA to
remove the requirement to maintain the pool at the Holiday House.
The staff notes that, at the time of our site inspection the pool
was completely empty. We do not know if it has been used
recently. The staff does not have a problem with amending the
SPA agreement to eliminate the pool if the Applicant is willing
to commit to providing other on-site amenities, perhaps a sauna
or Jacuzzi as recommended by the City Engineer to off-set the
loss of the pool for existing residents. The Applicant should
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also pay park fees to mitigate off-site impacts created by the
nine additional studio units.
5. Special Review for Off-Street Parking: Section 5-301(B) of
the Code provides that off-street parking requirements for all
affordable housing shall be established by Special Review
pursuant to Article 7, Division 4. The Special Review is a
Planning Commission action. Section 7-404 (B)(2) provides the
following criteria for Special Review approval:
"In all other zone districts, the applicant shall
demonstrate that the parking needs of the residents,
guests and employees of the project have been met,
taking into account potential uses of the parcel, its
proximity to mass transit routes and the downtown area,
and any special services, such as vans, provided for
residents, guests and employees."
The staff agrees with the Applicant that this site is an
excellent location for employee housing and that automobile use
will be reduced by its proximity to downtown, Aspen Mountain and
bus routes. The staff is concerned however, that there are only
12 spaces on-site when 36 spaces would normally be required if
this were not an affordable housing project. We must question
where the additional employees' cars will be parked. The
Applicant should make a proposal to mitigate this potential
impact to public facilities. The staff supports the City
Engineer's recommendation that fees-in-lieu be required to
mitigate the additional impact created by the nine additional
units. Another alternative could be the reservation of long term
parking spaces at the Buttermilk or Tiehack areas.
6. Subdivision Approval: Subdivision approval is required for
this project because the Land Use Code definition of subdivision
includes multi-family projects. This is to insure that this type
development is planned in a manner consistent with City policies
and regulations. The staff agrees with the Applicant's analysis
(pages 23 through 36) and commitments regarding the Subdivision
criteria. The commitments made by the Applicant in this section
should be required as conditions of approval for this project.
7. Waiver of City Fees: The Applicant is requesting that the
City waive fees for Land Use Reviews, Plan Checks, Building
Permits, and Water Taps. Section 18 of Ordinance No. 47 (Series
of 1988) provides for the waiver of fees as follows:
"That the Planning Director and the Chief Building
Official are hereby directed to waive all land use
application and building permit fees for developments
which constitute one hundred percent (100$) affordable
housing or for any new Accessory Dwelling Unit or
legalized bandit unit."
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Based on the above Code provision, the fees for land use reviews
and building permits are clearly waived and we have initiated
necessary refund procedures.
The Code does not presently provide for the waiver of water tap
fees. The Aspen Water Department has indicated that they will
require tap fees to be paid for this project. The Planning staff
notes that there will be a discussion between the Housing Office
and the City Council on July 17 regarding approaches to address
the issue of tap fees for employee housing.
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Staff and the Planning Commission
recommend approval of the Applicants proposal to construct an
additional nine employee units on the Holiday House property
subject to the conditions outlined in the attached Planning
Commission resolution:
PROPOSED MOTION: "Move to approve Ordinance No. ~ (Series of
1989) on first reading."
CITY MANAGER
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission
FROM: Francis X. Krizmanich, Planning Office
RE: Holiday House Expansion
DATE: July 11, 1989
APPLICANT: Aspen Skiing Company (ASC).
REQUEST: The Applicant is requesting approval to construct a 9
unit employee housing project on the eastern portion of the
Holiday House property which is located at 127 East Hopkins
Avenue. The following approvals are being requested by the
Applicant:
* Growth Management Quota System (GMQS) Exemption for
construction of affordable housing (Section 8-104
C.l.c.);
* Amendment to the Official Zone District Map from LP to
R/MF (Art. 7, Div. 11);
* Amendment to the text of the Land Use Code (Art. 7,
Div. 11);
* Minor Amendment to the Little Nell SPA Agreement
(Section 7-804 E.);
* Special Review for Off-Street Parking (Section 7-404
B.);
* Subdivision Approval (Art. 7, Div. 10); and
* Waiver of City fees for: land use reviews, referrals
to Engineering and Environmental Health Departments,
building permit, and water taps.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: The Holiday House property consists of
Lots c, d, e, f, g and the east 7.5 feet of Lot b, City of Aspen,
Original Townsite. The property is 15,750 square feet in size
and is zoned LP. The existing improvements include 17 studio
apartments, eight one-bedroom apartments, one two-bedroom
apartment, 12 parking spaces, a swimming pool and a storage shed.
ISSUES
I. REFERRAL AGENCY COMMENTS
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Housing Office: In a memorandum submitted June 24, 1989
(attached) Janet Raczak submitted the following comments:
Section 8-104(C)(1)(c) of the City Code allows for exemption
from the Growth Management Quota System for construction of
affordable housing. The housing must be deed restricted in
accordance with the housing guidelines.
The Housing Guidelines require the applicant to file deed
restrictions on the 9 new employee housing units restricting
the use, occupancy, and rental structure to those
established in the Affordable Housing Guidelines adopted at
the time of issuance of the building permit. A standard
deed restriction is attached for the applicant's use. Any
approvals granted by the City should include conditions
requiring that the deed restrictions be filed, and the
applicant must supply to the Housing Authority a plan for
the units, with a calculation of exact net livable square
footage of each unit, all prior to issuance of the building
permit. If at any time the plans change with respect to net
livable square footage, the Housing Authority should be
notified, and deed restrictions must be amended prior to
issuance of any, temporary or final certificate of occupancy.
Should the applicant desire to construct units larger in
size than allowed by the guidelines, its rental price per
square foot shall continue to be restricted to the maximum
square footage established by the Guidelines.
The Housing Office recommends the approval of this project
with the following conditions:
a. A standard deed restriction shall be filed as required
by the Housing Authority, restricting the use,
occupancy, and rental price to those established by the
Affordable Housing Guidelines adopted at the time of
issuance of the building permit.
b. The Applicant shall supply to the Housing Authority an
exact calculation of the net livable square footage of
each unit and plans for each of the units. If at any
time the plans change with respect to net livable
square footage, on any of
Authority shall be notified,
amended prior to issuance of
certificate of occupancy.
the units, the Housing
and deed restrictions
any temporary or final
Engineering Department: In a memorandum dated July 2, 1989,
(attached) Chuck Roth submitted the following comments:
a. The proposed construction would provide heavy density
on the site and decrease amenities to the existing
residents. The lot next door to the property is for
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sale. It would be a preferable site for additional
employee housing units. The loss of the pool to the
residents is a potentially serious reduction in
amenities. There was no water in the pool at the time
of the site visit. Is the pool generally maintained in
an operating condition? Perhaps a Jacuzzi and/or hot
tub could be provided in return for permission to
delete the pool requirement in the SPA amendment.
Also, the applicant could be required to provide some
number of Moore pool passes to the Holiday House
residents.
b. The Holiday House currently offers a bike rack which
had many bicycles in it. Any approvals should contain
the requirement of providing a bicycle rack for some
predetermined number of bicycles. (I did not count how
many bikes were in the rack.) It appears that there
are 27 rooms in the existing building. How many
bicycles does that translate into? Nine rooms are
proposed to be added.
c. It appears from the site plan that there might be room
for stacking the parking. I do not know of any
instance in the City where we have stacked parking, but
it could be tried. This would require the car behind
to move out of the way for the car in front.
Note that the total parking space requirements for the
site would increase form 27 to 36 with still only 12
spaces provided. As the application states, the site
is located near both the place of employment and the
commercial core. At the time of the site visit, the
parking on the street at the site was quite completely
in use, but the two blocks to the west were little
utilized.
The applicant received permission with the Little Nell
project for the 12 spaces for the 27 beds. At this
time, the City may want to ask for payment-in-lieu for
the parking spaces for the newly constructed units.
d. Can more open space be achieved, or the saving of the
pool, by constructing a more subterranean building with
below grade setbacks from retaining walls so that
bottom floors would still see the sky? And/or building
over the pool?
e. A plat will need to be submitted if approvals are
extended. The plat should be titled as referenced
above. Platting requirements are listed in Section
7.1004(D)(1)(a) of the Land Use Code. The trash
dumpster location must be indicated. A 4 foot by 4
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foot utility pedestal easement is required at the
southeast corner of the parcel and a 10 foot by 10 foot
transformer easement at the southwest corner of the
parcel.
f. Historic cottonwood trees line the street on both sides
from the corner of the applicant's property and about '
two blocks to the west. It is suggested that the
applicant be required to plant several large caliper,
cottonless cottonwood trees along the front of the
property and to provide irrigation for the trees.
g. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the
applicant shall provide a copy of the design
calculations and facilities design for the stormwater
runoff to the City Engineering Department.
h. The Engineering Department concurs with the applicant's
representative's assessment of the traffic impacts.
3. Aspen Consolidated Sanitation District: In a letter dated
June 21, 1989 (attached) Bruce Matherly submitted the
following comments:
"In order for the District to provide sanitation for this
project the applicant will need to agree to participate in a
point repair of the line downstream. The applicant mentions
this in his application. The point repair downstream
becomes a higher priority in our scheme of rehabilitation as
a result of the increased flows from this project.
We have estimated the cost of repair and estimate the
applicants share to be approximately $3000. Once we have a
formal commitment from the applicant concerning his
participation in this repair then we can approve this
project for sanitation.
If the swimming pool, which is mentioned in the application,
is connected to our system we will need to know the pool's
capacity and work up a permit which will cover when the pool
can be drained and what testing of the water will need to be
done prior to draining the pool.
The application also mentions that it is the applicant's
intention to request that the City waive the tap fee for
this project. The District will not be able to waive any
fees associated with this project as it would eliminate our
chances of receiving future EPA grant money for future plant
expansions."
4. Aspen Water Department: In a memorandum dated June 21,
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1989, Jim Markalunas submitted the following comments
(attached):
"We have reviewed the application, and wish to note that
there is sufficient capacity to provide water for this
project. However, Ordinance 47 does not provide for the
waiver of water tap fees since these fees are necessary to
provide revenue for much needed water systems improvements.
Therefore we will be happy to provide water for this
facility upon payment of the prerequisite tap fees."
Aspen Fire Protection District: In a memorandum dated June
15, 1989 (attached) Wayne Vandemark submitted the following
comments:
"The project is within a four minute response time for fire
department operations. As indicated on page 4 (D) the
building will be equipped with a sprinkler system and an
automatic alarm system. This office has no further
comments."
II. PLANNING STAFF COMMENTS: The following analysis will
address this project's compatibility with each land use
approval being requested.
i. Growth Management Quota System (GMQS) Exemption for the
Construction of Affordable Housing.
Section 8-104(C)(1)(c) of the Code permits exemption from the
GMQS for affordable housing as follows:
"Affordable housinv. All housing deed restricted in
accordance with the housing guidelines of the City
Council and its housing designee.
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."
The Applicant proposes to construct 5 moderate and 4 low income
studio rental apartments. The apartments will be approximately
474 square feet in size.
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The Planning Staff generally concurs with the Applicant's
analysis and the recommendations of the Housing Office. The only
staff concern is the rental rates proposed to be set at the
moderate income level for 5 units and. at the low income level for
4 units. Section 8-109 F. of the Aspen Land Use Regulations
states in part that "It should be anticipated that the proposed
housing units will be required to be restricted to the low income
price and occupancy guidelines. However, at the time the
applicant requests growth management exemption pursuant to the
appropriate City or County Code, the Housing Authority shall
review and consider the current community need for housing,
evaluate the affordability of the proposed units to residents and
recommend to the Commission the appropriate price and occupancy
category to which the units should be restricted."
The Planning Staff notes that the above Guidelines recommend
restriction to low income occupancy and price guidelines. This
project proposes that a majority of the units - 5 of 9 - be
restricted to moderate income guidelines. The Staff has not
verified that the Housing Authority has approved the proposed
rental rates. We recommend that, prior to Council action on this
project, the applicant meet with the Housing Authority for their
review of the proposed rental rates and that City Council receive
their recommendation regarding income and occupancy restrictions.
After reviewing rental and occupancy guidelines, the Planning
staff has become concerned with a broader issue. That is the
administration of privately produced and administered employee
housing. We have the following concerns:
* Will an employees lease depend on his continued employment?
During most of the year, housing is extremely hard to find.
The staff suggests that an employee have right of first
refusal on a lease renewal regardless of his continued
employment.
* who will "police" a multitude of privately run employee
housing projects? Perhaps all employee housing projects
should be administered by the Housing Authority.
2. Amendment of the Official Zone District Map from LP to R/MF.
Section 7-1102 of the Code provides standards for the review of
amendments to the text of the Official Zone District Map. Those
standards and staff comments follow:
Standard A: Whether the proposed amendment is in conflict with
any applicable portions of this chapter.
Staff: This project complies with adopted land use regulations
with the exception of open space. In regard to open space
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requirements, the Applicant has indicated that this project will
provide 24~ (3,742 sq. ft.) open space where the R/MF zone
requires 35~ open space. The applicant has an additional 11.5$
(1,798 sq. ft. ) of open space in a rear courtyard which cannot
be counted because it is not visible from a public street. The
applicant has proposed a code amendment to allow open space for
100$ employee projects to be set by Special Review. Rather than
adopting a Code amendment for this particular project, the Staff
recommends that this project be given a PUD designation to allow
a variation from the R/MF requirements.
The application is somewhat ambiguous in it's commitment to
provide a 100 affordable housing project. The staff opinion is
that the Code requirement for a 100$ affordable housing project
means 100$ of the existing apartment building plus the additional
9 studio apartments
Standard B: Whether the proposed amendment is consistent with
all elements of the Aspen Area Comprehensive Plan. The
Comprehensive Plan designates this area as "mixed" residential.
Staff: The staff opinion is that this project is consistent with
the Aspen Area Comprehensive Plan. The project is consistent
with the Housing Element of the Plan which calls for the
production of affordable housing within the City limits.
Standard C: Whether the proposed amendment is compatible with
surrounding Zone Districts and land uses, considering existing
land use and neighborhood characteristics.
Staff: The staff concurs with the Applicant's analysis (page 18
of the application) of the surrounding area. It is the staff
opinion that this project is compatible with existing land uses
and neighborhood characteristics.
Standard D: The effect of the proposed amendment on traffic
generation and road safety.
Staff: The Applicant has committed to retain the 12 parking
spaces that were required as part of the Little Nell SPA. The
staff agrees with the City Engineer, that the existing parking
on-site appears to be fully utilized. On-street parking appears
to be available approximately two blocks west of the project
site. Given the competing goals of providing parking versus
additional employee housing, the Planning staff favors the
provision of housing. The staff views this project as primarily
benefitting the applicant and we recommend that the Applicant be
required to provide fees-in-lieu of parking for nine studio units
to offset this projects parking impacts.
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Standard E: Whether and
amendment would result in
whether and the extent to
exceed the capacity of such
limited to transportation
supply, parks, drainage,
facilities.
the extent to which the proposed
demands on public facilities, and
which the proposed amendment would
.public facilities, including but not
`acilities, sewage facilities, water
schools, and emergency medical
Staff: As noted in the previous section, this project will
impact public parking on nearby street frontages. The proposed
expansion also contemplates removal of the swimming pool which
was required to be retained as part of the Little Nell SPA. The
applicant is requesting a Minor Amendment to the Little Nell SPA
to allow elimination of the pool on the theory that nine
additional dwelling units would serve their employees better than
the pool. The staff opinion is that elimination of this
recreational amenity will impact both the project residents and
public facilities. This project appears to primarily benefit the
Applicant. The Planning staff agrees with the City Engineer,
that some on-site amenities should be provided to mitigate this
impact. The staff recommends that the Applicant provide some on-
site amenities (such as a sauna and hot tub) to offset the loss
of the pool and that park dedication fees not be waived for the
nine additional studios.
Standard F: Whether and the extent to which the proposed
amendment would result in significantly adverse impacts on the
natural environment.
Staff: The staff opinion is that this project will not
significantly adversely affect the natural environment. However,
the project will create more building mass on a site that has
been open space. We agree with the City Engineer, that the
planting of large cottonless cottonwood trees along the street
would enhance the streetscape and reduce the visual impact of the
new building.
Standard G: Whether the proposed amendment is consistent and
compatible with the community character in the City of Aspen.
Staff: The staff opinion is that this project will be compatible
with the community character.
Standard H: Whether there have been changed conditions affecting
the subject parcel or the surrounding neighborhood which support
the proposed amendment.
Staff: As noted in the Applicant's analysis on page 18 of the
application, the property is located in a mixed residential
neighborhood. The proposed zoning appears more appropriate for
this project than the existing deed restricted LP zoning. The
staff is currently developing an "Affordable Housing" zone
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district. If an "AH" district is developed, the Commission and
Council may want to consider rezoning this property "AH" in the
future.
Standard I: Whether the proposed amendment would be in conflict
with the public interest, and is in harmony with the purpose and
intent of this chapter.
Staff: The staff opinion is that this proposal to provide
additional employee housing in the City of Aspen is consistent
with the purpose and intent of the Land Use Code.
3. Amendment to the Text of the Land Use Code: The Applicant
proposes to amend the Code pursuant to Section 7-1101 of the Code
to set open space requirements for a 100$ affordable housing
project as a Special Review.
The staff would prefer the use of the PUD provision to allow this
variation rather than supporting an additional Code amendment at
this time. When this application was prepared the PUD procedure
was under review in the Code correction process, therefore, the
Applicant applied for a code amendment.
The staff supports granting a variance for open space because
this property would have the required 35$ if the total property
was considered. As noted previously, the most appropriate zoning
for this project may be the Affordable Housing (AH) zone which
staff is presently developing.
4. Minor Amendment to the Little Nell SPA Agreement: Section
7-803(B) of the Code provides that the Council may amend an SPA
agreement by following the same procedures used in designating a
parcel Specially Planned Area (SPA).
The Applicant proposes an amendment to the Little Nell SPA to
remove the requirement to maintain the pool at the Holiday House.
The staff notes that, at the time of our site inspection the pool
was completely empty. We do not know if it has been used
recently. The staff does not have a problem with amending the
SPA agreement to eliminate the pool if the Applicant is willing
to commit to providing other on-site amenities, perhaps a sauna
or Jacuzzi as recommended by the City Engineer to off-set the
loss of the pool for existing residents. The Applicant should
also pay park fees to mitigate off-site impacts created by the
nine additional studio units.
5. Special Review for Off-Street Parking: Section 5-301(B) of
the Code provides that off-street parking requirements for all
affordable housing shall be established by Special Review
pursuant to Article 7, Division 4. The Special Review is a
Planning Commission action. Section 7-404 (B)(2) provides the
following criteria for Special Review approval:
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"In all other zone districts, the applicant shall
demonstrate that the parking needs of the residents,
guests and employees of the project have been met,
taking into account potential uses of the parcel, its
proximity to mass transit routes and the downtown area,
and any special services, such as vans, provided for
residents, guests and employees."
The staff agrees with the Applicant that this site is an
excellent location for employee housing and that automobile use
will be reduced by its proximity to downtown, Aspen Mountain and
bus routes. The staff is concerned however, that there are only
12 spaces on-site when 36 spaces would normally be required if
this were not an affordable housing project. We must question
where the additional employees' cars will be parked. The
Applicant should make a proposal to mitigate this potential
impact to public facilities. The staff supports the City
Engineer's recommendation that fees-in-lieu be required to
mitigate the additional impact created by the nine additional
units. Another alternative could be the reservation of long term
parking spaces at the Buttermilk or Tiehack areas.
6. Subdivision Approval: Subdivision approval is required for
this project because the Land Use Code definition of subdivision
includes multi-family projects. This is to insure that this type
development is planned in a manner consistent with City policies
and regulations. The staff agrees with the Applicant's analysis
(pages 23 through 36) and commitments regarding the Subdivision
criteria. The commitments made by the Applicant in this section
should be required as conditions of approval for this project.
7. Waiver of City Fees: The Applicant is requesting that the
City waive fees for Land Use Reviews, Plan Checks, Building
Permits, and Water Taps. Section 18 of Ordinance No. 47 (Series
of 1988) provides for the waiver of fees as follows:
"That the Planning Director and the Chief Building
Official are hereby directed to waive all land use
application and building permit fees for developments
which constitute one hundred percent (1000 affordable
housing or for any new Accessory Dwelling Unit or
legalized bandit unit."
Based on the above Code provision, the fees for land use reviews
and building permits are clearly waived and we have initiated
necessary refund procedures.
The Code does not presently provide for the waiver of water tap
fees. The Aspen Water Department has indicated that they will
require tap fees to be paid for this project. The Planning staff
notes that there will be a discussion between the Housing Office
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and the City Council on July 17 regarding approaches to address
the issue of tap fees for employee housing.
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Staff recommends approval of the
Applicants proposal to construct an additional nine employee
units on the Holiday House property. Approval of this
application should be subject to the following conditions:
1. Prior to review before City Council, the Applicant
shall meet with the Housing Authority for their review
and recommendation regarding income and occupancy
guidelines as required by Section 8-109(F) of the Land
Use Code. Based upon the City Council's decision, a
standard deed restriction shall be filed as required by
the Housing Authority, restricting the use, occupancy,
and rental price to those established by the Affordable
Housing Guidelines adopted at the time of issuance of
the building permit.
2. The Applicant shall supply the Housing Authority an
exact calculation of the net livable square footage of
each unit and plans for each of the units. If at any
time the plans change with respect to net livable
square footage, on any of the units, the Housing
Authority shall be notified, and deed restrictions
amended prior to issuance of any temporary or final
certificate of occupancy.
3. 100 of the project, meaning all of the units in the
existing Holiday House plus the proposed 9 studio
units, shall be deed restricted for affordable housing.
4. PUD approval shall be granted to permit a variation
from the strict interpretation of the Code such that
the applicant can include courtyard space not visible
from the public street to meet the 35$ R/MF open space
requirement.
5. The Little Nell SPA agreement shall be amended to allow
removal of the swimming pool only if the applicant pays
park dedication fees for the nine additional studio
units and provides off-setting amenities on-site such
as a Jacuzzi and sauna.
6. The Applicant shall provide payment-in-lieu of parking
for the nine studio-apartments. A bicycle rack shall
be provided.
7. The East Hopkins Avenue frontage shall be planted with
cottonless cottonwoods consistent with the streetscape
to the west.
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8. A final plat shall be submitted prior to final approval
which meets the Code standards as approved by the City
Engineer.
9. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the
Applicant shall submit a stormwater design and
facilities plan for the City Engineer's review and
approval.
10. Prior to final approval the Applicant shall reach
agreement on sanitation fees with Aspen Consolidated
Sanitation District.
il. An automatic alarm and sprinkler system shall be
provided as committed by the Applicant.
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City of Aspen/Pitkin County
1 3D South Galena
Aspen, Colorado 81 61 1
(3D3) 920-5050
August 1, 1989
Fred Smith
Phil Byrne
Aspen Skiing Company
Box 1248
Aspen, Colorado
RE: Holiday House Inspection
Dear Phil,
AUG - q
As per our conversation, the letter will provide you with the
information as to actual monthly rental charges of the Holiday
House units in accordance with the Little Nell Commercial GMP.
According to Holiday House Expansion proposed by the Aspen
Skiing Company, it states from Page 15, Employee Housing:
" As an inducement to approve the Precise plan and grant
the Growth Management Allocations necessary for the Project, Owner
has agreed to and. does hereby acknowledge its obligation to provide
off-site employee housing for thirty-four (34) employees generated
by the Project. Accordingly, Owner agrees to house thirty-four
(34) employees by converting and deed restricting seventeen (17)
rooms in the existing Holiday House Lodge located at 127 West
Hopkins Avenue. Employees shall be housed at two (2) employees per
room. Each lodge room shall have a private bath and small kitchen.
Lodge rooms may vary in sizes, but shall average 172 sq. ft. of net
,living space per employee..."
"Rent for the rooms shall be deed restricted to the low-
income rental guidelines in effect at the time of deed restriction,
and may be adjusted annually according to the annually adopted City
guidelines..."
According to your little Nell Commercial GMP/Conceptual
Submission, Page 63;
" ..Rents may vary among the individual rooms (employees) but
shall not exceed the average rent of 172 square feet net living
space per employee times the low income rental guideline. Under
currently adopted City guidelines the average monthly rent would
be $103 per employee calculated at 172 square feet average net
living space per employee times $.60 per square foot low income
rental guidelines."
Aspen Skiing Company
August 1, 1989
Page 2
Upon completion of the site inspection performed by Tom Parry,
Electrical Inspector Building Department; Eric Peltonen, Building
Inspector; Bill Drueding, Zoning Official; and Yvonne Blocker,
Admissions and Occupancy Specialist, Housing Authority it was
determined that a number of the units will not accommodate the two
person per room requirement as stated by your proposal.
The Little Nell Commercial GMP/Conceptual Submission, dated
August 5, 1986, also states from Page 61;
"...The lodge rooms vary in individual sizes, but in total the
28 rooms contain 9,658 square feet of net livincr space or an
average of 172 square feet of net living space per employee."
The following information is extended to you as to square
footage per unit, actual monthly rental per unit, and occupancy
standards. A copy of floor plan and square footage per unit is
attached.
There is an addition of 15 square feet per unit that is
derived from the common area lobby of 368 square feet divided by
25 units.
Unit #9 291 s.f. 1 employee X 172 s.f. _ $108.00
Unit $10 303 s.f. 1 employee X 172 s.f. _ $108.00
Unit 11 251 S.f. 1 employee X 172 s.f. _ $108.00
Unit 12 216 s.f. 1 employee X 172 s.f. _ $108.00
Unit 14 216 s.f. 1 employee X 172 s.f. _ $108.00
Unit 15 216 s.f. 1 employee X 172 s.f. _ $108.00
Unit 17 348 s.f. 2 employee X 172 s.f. _ $216.00
Unit 16 602 s.f. 3 employees X 172 s.f. _ $324.00
Unit 8 251 s.f. 1 employee X 172 s.f. _ $108.00
Unit 7 292 s.f. 1 employee X 172 s.f. _ $108.00
Unit 6 491 s.f. 2 employees X 172 s.f. _ $216.00
Unit 5 338 s.f. 1 employee X 172 s.f. _ $108.00
Aspen Skiing Company
August 1, 1989
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Unit 21 299 s.f. 1 employee X 172 s.f. _ $108.00
Unit 22 299 s.f. 1 employee X 172 s.f. _ $108.00
Unit 23 601 s.f. 3 employees X 172 s.f. _ $324.00
Unit 24 601 s.f. 3 employees X 172 s.f. _ $324.00
Unit 25 299 s.f. 1 employees X 172 s.f. _ $103.00
Unit 26 299 s.f. 1 employee X 172 s.f. _ $103.00
Unit 2 391 s.f. 2 employees X 172 s.f. _ $216.00
Unit 36 302 s.f. 1 employee X 172 s.f. _ $108.00
Unit 35 299 s.f. 1 employee X 172 s.f. _ $108.00
Unit 34 601 s.f. 3 employees X 172 s.f. _ $324.00
Unit 33 601 s.f. 3 employees X 172 s.f. _ $324.00
Unit 32 299 s.f. 1 employee X 172 s.f. _ $108.00
Unit 31 299 s.f. 1 employee,X 172 s.f. _ $108.00
The Holiday House has a total of 25 actual rooms as opposed to the
28 listed in the Submission. Those rooms according to the
requirement of meeting the minimum square footage of 172 s.f. per
employee and not exceeding the allowable low income charge of $.63
per square foot will accommodate 38 employees as opposed to 56 as
stated in the Submission The total rent collected will be $4,094
per month, which is under the estimated income of $11,250 per
month. The figure of $11,250 is computed by 25 rooms X $450 per
room as projected by the Aspen Skiing Company.
Enclosed you will find copies of the Building Code and Safety
Violations as noted by the Building Inspectors present at the
inspection.
A timeframe need be addressed as to resolving these violations and
definite steps produced on coming into compliance.
Aspen Skiing Company
August 1, 1989
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Please attend a meeting to
and Holiday House employe
Tuesday, August 8, 1989 at
Room of City Hall.
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1:30 P.M. at the Second Floor Meeting
cc: Fred Gannett, City Attorney
Francis Krizmanich, Zoning
Gary Lyman, Building
James Adamski, Housing Director
Bill Drueding, Zoning
Tom Parry, Building
Tom Baker, Planning
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• ASPENdPITKII' gEGiONAL BUILDING D~~ARTMENT
130 South Oelena Aepen, Colorado 81611 303/920-6440
3P
BUILDING INSPECTION CHECK LIST >Io~~
Inspection Reinspection Partial Complete Permit No.
_STEEL(REBAR) ELECTRIC PLUMBING MECHANICAL _ BUILDING
Footings Constr. Service- Underground Rough R-Frame
Cassions Underground Waste & Vent Flue(s) Insul.
Wall Rough Water Pipe F.P. Flue(s) Drywall
Wall Cores perm. Service Gas Combust. Air Special
Struct. Slabs Final Final Final Mobile Home _
Damp Proof Fire Air Cond. Final
Sprinklers
Foun. Insul. Kitch. Hood Zoning
Found. Drain -
Accepted Accepted as Noted Reinspection Fee $30.00 Yes No I No. Bdrms.
Instructions tolnspector
Kitchen_Tub_Shower_Lav. W.C. Ice_W.BarTub/Shower_Jacuzzi_
Bidet_Floor Drain Laundry- Clothes Washer- Hot Tub D.W._ Jacuzzi w/Shower-
City._County- Time of Arrival Time of Departure
Address
Subdivision
Contractor
Owner
Indepentlence Press, Inc.
Phone Job Office
Request Recd
Date Ime Name
Reque tfor~l W TH F A.M. P T
Insp ~ Inspector
Rev.ll/ee
Rejected- You are ordered to make the fol~owing corrections on the construction which is now in progress.
ASPEN/~PITKIf~=' REGIONAL BUILDING DEPARTMENT
' '130 South Galena Aepen, Colorado 6161 7 303/920-644D
BUILDING INSPECTION CHECK LIST ~
Inspection Reinspection Partial Complete Permit N ~'~
_STEEL(REBAR) ELECTRIC PLUMBING MECHANICAL _ BUILDING
Footings Constr. Service- Underground Rough R-Frame -
Cassions Underground Waste & Vent Flue(s) Insul. -
Wall Rough Water Pipe F.P. Flue(s) Drywall -
Wall Cores perm. Service Gas Combust. Air Special ._
Struct. Slabs Final Final Final Mobile Home -
Damp Proof Fire Air Cond. Final ._
Sprinklers -
Foun. Insul. Kitch. Hood Zoning -
Found.Drain -
Accepted Accepted as Noted Reinspection Fee $30.00 Yes No I No. Bdrms.
Instructions to Inspector
Kitchen-Tub-Shower_Lav. W.C. Ice_W.BarTub/Shower-Jacuzzi-
BidetFloor Drain- Laundry- Clothes Washer- Hot Tub_D.W.-Jacuzzi w/Shower-
City-County- Time of Arrival Time of Departure
Address
Subdivision
Contractor
Owner
IntleDeneence Press, Inc.
Phone Job _
Re uest Recd
Office
q
Date Ti a Name
Requ t fo ~T W TH F A.M. P. Ti e
Insp. Inspector
Rav. 11/e9
Rejected- You are ordered to make the following corrections on the construction which is now in progress.
ASPEN4PITKIP' REGIONAL BUILDING DEPARTMENT
'. ti '130 South Oelana Aapan~ Colorado B'16'11 303/920-6440
BUILDING INSPECTION CHECK LIST ~ .- 3
Inspection Reinspection Partial Complete Permit No.
_STEEL(REBAR) ELECTRIC PLUMBING MECHANICAL _ BUILDING
Footings Constr. Service- Underground Rough R-Frame -
Cassions Underground Waste&Vent Flue(s) Insut -
Wall Rough Water Pipe F.P. Flue(s) Drywall ._
Wall Cores perm. Service Gas Combust. Air Special -
Struct. Slabs Final Final Final Mobile Home -
Damp Proof
- Fire Air Cond. Final -
Sprinklers -
Foun. Insul. Kitch. Hood Zoning
Found. Drain
Accepted Accepted as Noted Reinspection Fee $30.00 Yes No I No. Bdrms.
Instructions to Inspector
Kitchen-Tub-Shower_Lav. W.C._
Bidet_Floor Drain- Laundry-Clothes Washer
~~~ity~CounJy~/ ~f F~rival
Address ~ ! ~ PhoneJob_
Subdivision R t R 'd
Contractor
Owner ~ ~ Date
IndeDentlence Press, Inc.
Ice _ W. Bar _ Tub/Shower-Jacuzzi _
.Hot Tub- D.W.- Jacuzzi w/Shower
_ Time of Departure
Office
eques ec _
Date } e Name
Reque for T W TH F A.M. P. T 8
I
Insp °~ ~ Inspector
Rev. 11/88
Rejected- You are ordered to make the following corrections on the construction which is now in progress.
a secox ``-zc =- :'.,x eE. _., = sn~ _ c e sE -, rc to r.~~ c .. cr E-s-
?ox E w ':c 5 - t' c et s-id c c- E o 'r- :b ro rc aic -as0r-rs
and tr :c t.. .ne mono ~:.,.;e as mach p.._ ~::iE :ic ran =_ rill ce u er.l }' as muc'r.
es pace s:-.a ry.
.._1 in '_avcr, mo•_ior. caY.-icc.
C 0::5 a:': AGI:NDP
,::;c.1^an +: or .: ".'st nos. - c c:^reve C~:~- co .sent ale ^. c::' secona ~ '-~: Co::ne xcn '~.: Y,..lls.
_ csc nt ac :..~~ ie 1-1 is v0r .ic-.ne rE S. '. - Luc c.~ C_•,:c; 1'I boss ._ _., ~.._
bnP - ^:0.,
4-t'_ne Ccty !:e. r.s ear F:o ~. !!i iche'_1 szic the. Corrn l s_iones s. !':avc- aperocod ihE cor.c gip: o`_ cem-
:n'. no the'^lrc~- do partmen¢ aid =_.hcra `_s cepa:': ne:t the ;a se:oe r.; c` the cc,:ctp sour--
:o~.ac. Council aas .. memorandum from th .- eels 0 uol e who s o'm is phis concoct.
^. .is move would `.ave .. __`f 1co3: at brincrnq t~E i;c±id:no eeG ariment ba ci, tc ci_} ..~ _ and
- w+ih the ofEiae layout probicr. s. T:;rs •_s the -__st sup ox se ivi no problems at city
Ccunci lman blorecuist m vc-d to approve the move and combinine the w__ce ant she ri^s
- - .c _.. file co.: r.ty courthouse basement, t: i.on re uotaLed, ant ores- L.`:e Board c: Cou r.:y
e _ar :., r :^
Com-.i ss>onors to no :~c cuick'_1'; second ci by Coun clr,~a r, Collins.
•- --m ~ s-'~' `.r does not e ~ .e + s' ci . out anv ^io in:o c'~ h .1 nut
-o. c c..:a o r c oti E a c.n o- c '- Dun m_r ILC s +c t~ xcn lc
ii:e to 1004, rr 'c _a::. r,c 'i tl chE Lti: Ciu.. O,.i l... n=. T:.is woo '.. uE a:. cd-=_ ..iteration
'm- the city m end u xd tt, th+s buiid+ne. The crew nt city hall :_ an old armory buiicine
and tai it never be a oreat buildine. C'OUnC`_l;nan t;necht said he would like to see the oolice
0 ~c s o
_:;:i s` "Ot d ~^~ts ~ .•, • i ~.: er `. tip':. a '-e cif ~ Grob:er
_ xz~ :r, t Cornc+ ^~- .~ 5'_c ti Co ono ~ 'c: =+c o.'r s in '.or.:
'° - =nC i. __. nm z Prot i=.e e u. aonet i .0 c ~ '--+. ounciimar n cht said the
_iv hou lc mai:c some m.i cecision_ ac out c ha'_' _o th et Inc the bci l.:ine ee pa^t
meat baci: into this bu ildinc.
~ounei lman Blomcui st aerced Council sh0u12 looi: at the options, however, :here is an oppr_-
tur.itr to combine the lax' en_'o_-cement de?a^me nts. The Commissioners 'nave zero ed to iinancc
Lhe remofiellinc and no: chzrce :he cif}' re r.t. Cou r.ciimzn blCmeui r said the bcildinc
c_oa rtment car. move into the Deli ce space x'it hoot renovation.
Di cl: Rie r.a s`, she n:°`, tole Council t*_ space u.'i 11 be renovated, but 't is esser.t ial to
act a decision. zs ro hou it will be ?lapped. The county has hired the architecs to do
-..*.a . T1ho will use this space wi11 dictate the re novat ion olans. P.ich Aianoshek, chie:
o' police, sale combi r.i nc space will pain the community ar. im?rovemer.t o' services and in
co:nmun'_cations be pre en acencies.
n_. in :avor, with the excex ion. o` Count lma r. %necY.L and Hayor Stirlinc. Notion carried.
Ccc nc!lman Elomcti st moves to direct su _" to review zl'_ s?ace pees=_ fcr the c_tp o`_ Ps per.,
ncludd nc the bets ens de?armte nL a^d o:h er joint dap ar inept ant to ?resEnt a re?girt 2s
t the cao_tal imLroveme nt rmer2a. to be ba ci: ^_o Coco c'_ ~~' Ju ae '_; seconded by
Cccnc iu:oman i:a:'_s. B_. in :avor, motion car-iec.
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Tee ..__rcnc, recrca tion d_rec to r, re-.: nd ed Covn d'_ a: budget time t-ey su r.e es tee the
'-_ °_ 'JUrsUE d n2 :i 0r.a1 cG+f t0U Zn dm2r:L 1P. J~5?2n. }. r::IS trOnC SaiC tf12 C___ °_LBp r5 iC
°lnc >- a e0.^.5'dit2nt LC eCn__r wi ih tnB m2L" a:1G 12C]E ~s Gr Ol:C 2^C CL rr2n: -i. _"C an.^: 2
COLnC117°~a 0.^. LC sEE w::aL ~:_nd C- C1 pGC5a~i :o D•"E S2 iC ~C'.l.^.Cll. 2CC`~ Ctrl y...- .c21C i..
.5 a GYEat 1CEa a-.'. .T.C I'EE I:.^.E SCCY _5 c---- ::C _tlc `C..'.:5 i .'. x'G'G ld,~2 r1,: :C t?IC E.: ^.1 _=
a:25G :. D:a vO_ S .^.C acY EC FI Otr IDU C:^. :aE =_Y5: siEC wpO 1CCC 05L. ,S^,S :rOnC sa_C it: r•
c,..s.._ta ~: -'.d se wru id ccs: ab ovL 5'.SOC.
!:zc0r SL"_r c mooed to s:,e nc 51500 oct ^`_ the col' course bus ee: ccr :his consulLan: and
cc [Druz rd ui tL the next ?pare; seconc ed by Coun ci lm 2n Blomquist. r.-. in `_2vor, motion
cz rr_ec.
_ _TCS p - _ _ 3udoe Ap?ro?ri ai ion P.ecuest
-_.~ P.:icrnep Taddune sale :his s'n oc ld be dcoe zs soon as ?ors i`.;le because it ma_: e=:ec:
:he o-:at ez :he mall. r.cu nc C.: ':v-.acer rr^.o r. '.:she S. sand cr. .-i t~' pas pa d out S; G,OJO
^ da dme. .aim fie IIa^.c s2ic G RiS~ui:: no: o2y any mere claims 3nc x-_'_l crop t.`.is coverace
_r.. ass cite c: :'.- _..:ES cnis c.:c.`..
Coo neilman Slomquist moves is aeoro? :ate :10, OOG `_e_- c_ _ re?air ou: o' tt.e eene ral =end;
s econced b•: Cocnd imdr. }:neG-.t_ n_+ ... faro[, [oti en ca--rigid.
cne nc er bc.^.i `?er raid Counci-. tae bani:rc:: r: ce girt acorev ed tae L '.. ant sale to Commercial
--::acs. Schi _': e.' szid is Ye contemc'_a tad i,: the sale there ~:i'ii be zr. e>:ch anoe c[ picpe :'t}'
.tree[. tcc es :a :e ant the Ps?er. 54:=.nc Coen r.^~'. On= c the r.ec=_= tc be c .Sensed i= :he
" ~ Dorn 's s -,i ct to a z _em c c e ems. F eon :he ci^, a -^..
~a ~- ~;, .acts[ re _ive at __+i nc t_..r __ i. rte _.i lc.." .0us ~.`. c: ~ rc a,.='lt ee^t.a _e
cad=_. ^he ?m-ecse e= :ie ac_reenen: uas tc rmocee '_ :an ciai uen2lties a=_ xE+1 as ccnircie
- icsu re the Can:rucs used thesE =ive units cs emcioyee nos sins units. ':his acreement is
.._: _c __ve for '__ .t.__.
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~...; ~,.. .. - _ ~ -. _'. oe..~l _e. +: -e S':.6 .. .:_a.a r: -~ _a~ con::ec_
t,c _
. or. tees, :[C li, for rwa e ... C.ecx '_ec=, am __ a y<ar __ - _
_ _ LE r. CP.^.t CC crOc_
onnual revtais _ron. L:cse ~ ..c=_ re rx esenti m: .: ~v.i nis ratio:. tee"~~ Sc.^:: aer sair the
_i: st two tees were paid, the 550'v G~a year has anet ~!.ecn oazd. Schit 3er requester` Council
c :hi
waive the armir.i stra ti ve recciremencs in t`.is settlement -zement. pro?erty is co: nc
tc be ezcha need to the Ski ino Com oanp, w'co needs the hon sine uci L= am w~11 'use these m~.i'_s
es employee heu sine. Seti_=cr sair - ci tg ones not Weer to require admrn_stra ti vs _ ._
`roc.. the Sk~inc ^. cm?a.^.y. Sc is=ter said he 'elf this +:as net an acn:c axsiratr IeC `.u tea
?malty, ar.d ;his pe:.alty would _~._ on the unsecured c: ed it ors.
G :c ^tt o•n=v ^. ,~~e s. ,~ tY is _ce is a uebc ate- .__ .._ t. _.. _.ionn~ c. ,CC
. +:cs =t sa_c--^hc- its _ ;. t;e ..~nkru Fet r ~cn._~a::'.,
t ~ 5:.
t olr Cour ii _:~ la..,.': hoes +, he ~_. cia ^e.,, :u the }': .re--~~-~ oc a.ti -., c: ve t_.
S.:ii nc Come-.) mono em vlo }'ec h~o a~nc. It is th •-c c~: con o' e 5 +c Co^.:_ c p.eeu
is o,.s my ecs~s e- .ow as Doss Y.lv; ..:r: eh=roe a: a+ tu_: r .v ~ _-sm. n~ _`,o G0
':L ~ ,. <. the t e[ •. _ :..~_z.:o. ~w n~a ;:c L-~u,~::c;s ._d ii o S:':iirz_Cen .a nv
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e.,: re ate rc-lz ci ita tc _:.is. 'c _.. ,d they iw ~.ce _ Cou :ilman Llom ~ci_t s--d hc- +:otlr
l iia to ce - - OGC ooi:r a._c tr.. rehaLi'_i to __.,.. __..o^.t s. ~c C.rt-zp i.: = octi cr.
to remove the 'rve units. 'crsch :creed the Sl'.ii• .cam: - ;ad the same c. taor. -
remoaine tna unit=_ toes no :. do a:vc:a acv acod. :'ar rene asi:er i? the Si:; inc Comta r. ~: :+e~,ad
deed res trio -:~s c- a. omcley ee r. r.: -s. Dorsch said ~:he S::ii:w Cornt ar l- wet lc ue ::-Virg t_
do that. Taddu ne reconm:e nd er ce Cc,:n ell t'n r_se be added to c:o e^.cl oeee housi no Doc '_.
Councilman D1om c_::i st moved to :: ai ve the S1,CJD fee am de cr :'es c'ict these cs ecrlovec
units; seconr er !:y Councilmc r. !lneeht.
Al'_ in favor, with the e>:cc?t ien o' Coun r'lma r: Collin=_ am f:a yor Scrr rl nc. ?!otien ca.-Tied.
..iJ'SG'T
P;a yor Sti cline sair there are five municipalities on the eastern slope who have ioi nee the
c_tv am county o` Denver to sue the 0.5. Air Fe: c= over' the placement o. ^i: niss_lcs. It
+-'ell t 5_,GGG to ioi r. ch:s s[:i t. N,ay or St_r lino pointed our th c- Coon¢i passes
.osoiuti o.^. o??csinq t::^:c !:>: [our mcr,ihs arc.
9:aym' Stir line moves is ioi r. tl':c ctp am cocntc e_ Denver to a ma::im um amount o, ;t,OCB
tc become Dart cf the ".:: lawsuit; s.e conded be Councilwoman Ita'_ls.
C r,:n caiman Hlomcuist c•~estiener ehe;her the city shou lc become Dart o` ti:i Wes like t^is.
Ccuncilma r. }:ne sir screed. Ka per Sri rl ine slid this would effect Asper. i" the !:): site apes
in where proposer. Conn cilw•oman I.al '_s sair the lawsuit re wires the Air Force no cc ar.
environmental impact stury to consider Colo: ado znr Wyomi nc.
Councilwoman walls and T:a yor Stir L•ne it favor; Cou nci imembe rs Collins, I:necht, and
Elomcuist poops er. motion NOT carried.
Councilman Hiomquist moved to ad iourn at 9:05 p.m.; seconder by Councilwoman halls. All
in :avor, motion carrier
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Aat^ _ ,,. nc c:., Cit. ue:i:
Recclar ~;eetinc Asper Ci`•: Cocnc:_ Y.ac 1:, 195-
^;avor S_irlinc call eE the meetinc ne order at S: CS p ..:. with Counci lmemDe.e ?tae cht, l.a __ ,
Col li^_ and Slomouist cresen :.
CC^?: S:C °A F.T PCIPA^I OI:
CS axles Hentor. a- .. `_or a :ol'_ou up on t'r.e sirewa lit on Du ra r.t street; +:hat - bap-~e.^^.-
inc w _., tr.a . Jay Hammenr, ens i.^.eer s.c_ ce oz rtme nc, sale _c _s cp .o El ar cc re_cia oe o:'
copal: anyc^inc or. this prejett, am he w!.1 Weer with E.am as soot. as possible.
CO J:dCI L.":EK55= COFLn1=:'TS
_ Cocnci loran ffiomquist pointed out the new map wall am thanked the pa rk.s, e.^.5 ineerinc
am pla nr.i nc departments for pc tri nc this toc~ther. Desicn Ge:ishop he'per re_i^r. the
concept am meta od pipe,:. Tc_s mac will enable Council to comprehend what t inc on.
_. :!a yor St_ :ir.c. so id be Woo r: today, 5?E,CGO war tr. c' no'!t pa. =_ses ha vc hoer sold.
~. i:a yo: Stislinc said there was an ar isle c the Daily Hews shpts a c'tp r.:a nac e_- helps
a?po:coed; there has been no e`tiaal a^nou seer e. ^.: s vet. ':a ec:' St it 1. nc said Council
:-as e°[erec: the _ .; to a po;e ntiai canrida ;e and are wa sine to hear bass.
":a pox Et ___inc said .`.ichwsc E: east c` As^e r. not ope r. and r.e u: err t.e ens inecri nc
de pa ^r::ent to write the :^.ichwac fiepa ^ment and as_f ti!em to make e=torts to ee; th~ p=ss
Doe r..
~. .':a c0: Stil:i nc saiC the l:h ee lE`i O_De ra iiOL Se 1_ ..a+^ne a :OrIDal ep °n'nc ';a ~' ~ loc_
a: 0:00 : .:.
(-. a': m' St i:'1'_,^.c foie Cou ne_: iic :ecci sec a note __'o^ ; c_n .Dope _", file Cif: r..pic sSa e:,
v~:a ni.inc the Co'enci'_ for the resoiu;ion and 'c: '..r____.. rte: ra•:".
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- Ma vox S;irli ne sair t. - :'eai es race -"a ns`e_ tai _s uc i•('. pm' cent ees:" `... _leco~~d
__ z lo; o`_ estat- ~c _: at _n sncn .s coo' nc:<=
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uec. 31, 1Si&0 Loretta Sanner, Recorder
Reception i~o. Recorded at 1 R.NI.
t
AGREEMENT IN SETTLEMENT OF CIVIL CLAIh1S
THIS AGREEI•IENT is made and entered into this _~C~ day
of eE~ ~1~(:'LJ 1980 by and among the CITY OF ASPEN,
COLORADO ("Aspen"); and, HANS CANTRUP, JUNE CANTRUP and
ASPEN HOLIDAY, INC. (collectively "Holiday House Group").
RECITALS:
A. Holiday House Group has cons
units ("additional units") within the
Holiday House Lodge, in Aspen, Pitkin
Holiday House Lodge is situate on the
in the attached Exhibit "A."
B. In constructing those units;
tructed five (5) dwelling
ground floor of the
County, Colorado. The
real property described
Holiday house Group
has violated several material provisions of the Municipal
Code of the City of Aspen ("Municipal Code"), particularly
nrovisions of the Uniform Building Code and the Zoning Code
cahich allow Aspen to institute civil litigation compelling
removal of the additional units, payment of double the
required building and other permit fees and tap fees for the
installation of the units, and prohibiting improper expansion
or alteration of existing non-conforming uses.
C. There is now pending before the Municipal Court of
the City of Aspen a separate criminal action, which action
deals with various misdemeanors committed by the Holiday House
Group in installing the additional units in the Holiday
House Lodge.
D. Holiday House Group desires to avoid the institution
by Aspen of civil litigation to require the removal of the
additional units, payment of the required permit and tap
fees, and other available civil remedies described in the
Municipal Code.
E. To increase the available housing supply for qualified
employees, Aspen is willing to forego institution of civil
litigation to e*:force strict com~iiunce with the provisions
of the Municipal Code on the terms and cond.tions set forth
in this agreement; and, the express intent of this agreement
. , 4G2 3d
is to allow settlement of the various civil claims that
Aspen has against Holiday House Group without the :iecessity
of litigation.
IT IS THEREFORE AGREED:
1. Holiday House Group shall pay to Aspen $7,500.00,
representing double the tap and connection fees £or plumbing
installations in the additional units as required by Sec. 1-11,
!I Municipal Code. Payment shall be made in cash or certified
funds simultaneously with the execution of this agreement by
Holiday House Group.
2. Holiday House Group shall pay to Aspen $2,016.90,
representing double the permit and plan check fees for the
additional units as required by Sec. 1-11, Municipal Code,
which fees are itemized as follows:
(a) Building Permit fee'
(b) Flan Check fee
(c) Electrical Permit fee
(d) Plumbing Permit fee
TOTAL
TOTAL DUE
- $626.00
- $203.45
- $126.00
- $ 53.00
$1005.45 X 2
_ $2016.90
Payment shall be made in cash or certified funds simultaneously
with the execution of this agreement by Holiday House Group.
3. Holiday House Group shall not be required by Aspen
to remove the additional units from the Holiday House Lodge,
subject to the following specific conditions:
(a) Holiday House Group shall obtain all inspections
of the additional units required by the Dunicipal Code,
including i-st not limited to electrical inspections, plumbing
inspections, building inspections, and fire inspections, and
shall pay to Aspen the required fees for all such inspectiors
in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code.
Such inspections shall be obtained forthwith.
(b) All the additional units shall, prior to the
issuance of a certificate of occupancy, be made to comply
with the varicus provisions of the Municipal Code now violated
by them, including the Uniform Building Code, 1976, as
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amended; the National Electrical Code, 1978 Edition, as
amended; the Uniform Housing Code, 1973, as amended; the
Technical Plumbing Code Regulations; the Uniform Mechanical
Code, 1976 Edition, as amended; and other applicable
ordinances or regulations of Aspen. The principal items
of noncompliance are set forth on the attached "Schedule of
Violations."
a, Holiday House Group agrees that the additional
units shall be and hereby are restricted for a term of fifty (50)
years from the date of this agreement, to be used solely as
housing for "qualified employees" as that term is from time
to time defined by Aspen. The additional units shall be
first made available to occupancy by qualified employees of
the owner of the Holiday House Lodge, subject to review and
approval by Aspen as described herein.
Occupation of the additional units by qualified employees
shall be administered as follows:
(a) The owner of the Holiday House Lodge hereby
designates Aspen, or Aspen's designated agent, as the exclusive
authority for approving qualified employees for occupancy of
the additional units;
(b) The owner of the Holiday House Lodge shall
only allow occupancy of the additional units by qualified
employees approved by Aspen, and immediately notify the City
of Aspen, or its designated agent, in writing, of each and
every vacancy that occurs in the additional units;
(c) The owner o£ the Holiday House Lodge shall
not charge rent or leasehold fees to such qualified employee
''occupants in excess of the rental guidelines from time to
time established by Aspen for "low income employee housing."
(d) The owner of the Holiday House Lodge, or
Holiday House Group (should Holiday House Group sell or
lease the Holiday House Lodge), shall pay Aspen, as ar.
admini=tration fee, the annual sum of $5,000.00, or 1Co of
the gross annual rental or leasehold income received from
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(or accrued for the benefit of) qualified employees occupying
the additional units, whichever is greater. Such payment
shall be made in arrears on or before December 31 of each year,
with the first payment due December 31, 1981. Holiday house
Group agrees personally to guaranty all such payments as des-
cribed in paragraph 8.
(e) Hans Cantrup and June Cantrup shall obtain
and maintain a policy or policies of declining term life
isinsurance upon their lives in an amount equal to that amount
necessary from time to time under the terms of this agreement
to create a fund that will ensure payment of the aggregate
of all the annual sums described in subparagraph 4(d) of
this agreement; such policy or policies shall have minimum
aggregate face value of $250,000.00. The beneficiary of
said policy or policies shall be Garfield & Hecht as trustee
(the "Trustee") for the mutual benefit of Aspen and Cantrups'
estates. The Trustee shall pay the above-described annual
sum to Aspen from the proceeds of said policy or policies
until the termination of this agreement, at which time the
balance, if any, of those proceeds shall be paid over to
Cantrups' estates. Holiday House Group shall, upon demand
by Aspen, periodically supply Aspen with proof that such
policy or policies are in force.
(f) Any payments not made to Aspen when due, as
provided herein, shall bear interest at the annual rate of
240; and, all such unpaid sums shall constitute a lien upon
the real estate and improvements of the Holiday House Lodge
that may be foreclosed by Aspen in the same manner as are
mortgages in Colorado. PROVIDED HO~v'EVER, that as security
.for payment of all sums due as provided herein, Holiday House
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property in Pitkin County, Colorado with equity value sufficient
to pay all sums remaining due hereunder; or (2) any other
collateral reasonably satisfactory to Aspen.
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(g) Aspen's obligation hereunder shall be limited
solely to reviewing and approving all c:~plicants for occupancy
in the additional units by qualified employees, including
those of the owner of the Holiday House Lodge, within a
reasonable time after receiving applications for occupancy.
The determination of what constitutes a qualified employee
shall be solely that of Aspen, in accordance with its then
'applicable ordinances or regulations. Aspen shall not be
responsible for rent collection, cleaning, maintenance,
repair or any other service other than review and approval
of all applicants for occupancy of the additional units.
(h) Holiday House Group agrees that neither Aspen
nor its agents or employees shall be held responsible for
the actions of any qualified employee approved by Aspen for
occupancy of any of the additional units.
(i) No one shall be allowed to occupy the additional
units unless they have been first approved by the City of
Aspen and referred to the owner of the Holiday House Lodge
in accordance with the described process.
(j) No one shall be allowed to occupy the additional
units "rent-free," unless the basis for such occupancy, and
any alternative compensation by the occupant to the owner of
the Holiday House Lodge therefor, has previously been approved
by Aspen, or its designated agent, in writing.
5. Holiday House Group, its successors and assigns,
shall maintain full and accurate books of account describing
the gross rental or leasehold income derived from (or accrued
with respect to) the additional units throughout the term of
,.this agreement, and shall make periodic written reports to
Aspen of such income in form reasonably acceptable to Aspen
or its designated agent. SucY: periodic reports sY:all be
given not less than annually. Such books of account shall
be maintained in accordance caith standard accounting principals.
Holiday House Group shall provide access to Aspen, or its
designated agent, for the purpose of reviewing all books of
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assigns, relating to the rental and occupancy of the additional
units.
6. Aspen shall be entitled to enforce this agreement
by any remedies available at law or in equity, including
specifically mandatory injunctive relief and the right to
specific performance. In addition to any other legal or
it equitable remedies available to Aspen, the parties agree
that the damages to Aspen as a result of noncompliance with
this agreement by Holiday House Group, its successors or
assigns, would be difficult accurately to determine. Thus,
as liquidated damages and not as a penalty for such noncompliance,
Holiday House Group, its successors or assigns, shall pay to
Aspen an amount equal to the sum of all rent and leasehold
fees received from (or accrued for the benefit of) all
occupants of the additional units that have not been previously
approved by Aspen or its designated agent as "qualified
employees," together with an additional sum of l00 of that
amount, for all the time during which such unauthorized
occupancies take place.
7. Unless sooner terminated by agreement of the
parties or otherwise, this agreement shall end upon the first
to occur of: twenty-one (21) years after the death of FIans
Cantrup and June Cantrup or such of their descendants as are
in being at the effective date of this agreement, notwith-
standing any provisions of this agreement to the contrary;
or, fifty-one (51) years after the date of execution hereof.
8. Holiday House Group agrees, jointly and severally,
to guaranty performance of this agreement personally, notwith-
standing the sale, lease or other transfer of the Holiday
House Lodge to any person or entity. This guaranty shall
not be affected by any forebearance, change in terms, acceptance,
release, any impairment or suspension of remedies and rights
of Aspen against any one.
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9. This agreement represents the entire agreement
between the parties, and there are no collateral agreements,
oral or written, that are not merged herein. Further, this
agreement may not be modified or altered except in writing,
duly signed and acknowledged by the parties, and recorded in
the Pitkin County Records.
10. This agreement shall, immediately after its execution,
be recorded in the Pitkin County Records, and it shall bind
the heirs, successors and assigns of the parties.
11. Holiday House Group represent that, notwithstanding
the fact that there is now pending criminal litigation under
the Municipal Code pertaining to the construction of the
additional units, and that such litigation has not yet been
resolved, Holiday House Group is not entering into this
agreement under any duress, but of their free and voluntary
act, after due advice of their legal counsel. Although this
agreement may be considered in connection with the disposition
of the pending criminal litigation, it has specifically
independent significance relating to settling the civil
claims of Aspen against Holiday House Group that cannot
fully and effectively be resolved by the criminal litigation.
12. Notices. Notices required by this agreement, or
in connection with this agreement, shall be given by certified
mail, return receipt requested; they shall be deemed given
when deposited in the United States Certified Mail, with
sufficient postage prepaid thereon, and addressed as follows:
City of Aspen
130 South Galena Street
Aspen, CO 81611
Attention: City Attorney
Hans and June Cantrup
P. O. Box "'=°~
Aspen, CO 81612
Aspen Holiday, Inc.
P. O. Box _
Aspen, CO 81612
cc: Garfield & Hecht
601 East Hyman Avenue
Aspen, CO 81611
Nothing contained in this paragraph shall be construed as
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prohibiting the parties from changing the place to which
notice is to be given, but no such change shall be effective
unless and until it has been accomplished by written notice
given in the manner set forth in this paragraph.
13. The parties agree that, except as set Perth or
alluded to in this agreement, there exist no claims or
demands by either party against the other arising out of the
" construction of the unauthorized units in the Holiday House
Lodge.
14. The provisions of this agreement are separate and
divisible, and, if any court of competent jurisdiction shall
determine that any provision hereof is void and/or unenforceable
the remaining provisions shall be construed and shall be
valid as if the void and/or unenforceable provision or
provisions were not intended in this agreement.
15. In the event either party is required to retain
the services of any attorney at law for the purpose of
enforcing any provision or right hereunder or in any way
related hereto or arising herefrom, the non-prevailing party
covenants and agrees to pay the prevailing party's costs and
expenses related to the enforcement of this agreement,
including but not limited to reasonable attorney's fees
incurred therein by the prevailing party. If the matter
proceeds to litigation arising from this agreement, the
parties agree that the judge presiding over the litigation
may charge one or both parties with all or any portion of
the adverse party's reasonable attorney's fees, said charge
to be based upon the relative severity of each party's
,.default or breach, and such other factors as the judge may
deem appropriate.
16. Should Holiday House Group choose to remove the
additional units in compliance with the Pflunicipal Code then
in effect, this agreement shall then terminate and be of no
further force and effect from the time of such removal of the
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IN WITNESS WI3EREOF the parties have signed this agreement
the day and year first above written.
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The foregoing instrument was ac}nowledged before me this
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HOLIDAY HOIISE EXPANSION
Prepared for
Aspen Skiing Company
Box 1248
Aspen, Colorado 81612
(303) 925-1220
Prepared by
Glenn Horn
Planning Consultant
300 East Hyman Avenue
Aspen, Colorado 81611
(303) 925-6587
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Hairabedian
Architects-Planners-IIrban Design
210G Ventnor Avenue
Aspen, Colorado 81611
(303) 925-2463
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION 1
I. DEVELOPMENT DESCRIPTION 3
A. Water System 3
B. Sewage System 3
C. Drainage 3
D. Fire Protection 4
E. Development Data 4
F. Traffic and Parking 6
G. Woodburning Devices 6
H. Proximity to Public Facilities 8
I. Proximity to Retail Outlets 8
J. Construction Schedule 8
K. Site Utilization Maps 8
II. LAN D USE REVIEWS
A. Growth Management Quota System
Exemption for Construction of
Affordable Housing 14
B. Amendment to the Official Zone
District Map 15
C. Amendment to the Text of the
Land Use Code 21
D. Minor Amendment to the Little
Nell SPA Agreement 22
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Section Paqe
E. Special Review for Off-street
Parking 23
F. Subdivision Approval 23
G. Waiver of City Fees 36
III. APPENDIR
1. May 25, 1989 Fred Smith letter
Authorizing Glenn Horn and Hairabedian
to represent the Aspen Skiing Company 37
2. May 30, 1989 Jay Hammond Drainage 38
Report
3. Pre-application Summary Sheet 39
4. Little Nell SPA Agreement 40
5. Deed 46
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I. Site Plan
II. South and North Elevations
III. East and West Elevations
IV. Lower an8 IIpper Level Floor Plans
V. Neighborhood Density Comparison
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The Aspen Skiing Company (ASC) requests land use approval from
'~ the City of Aspen to construct nine studio apartments, deed
restricted to the City's low and moderate income and occupancy
guidelines. The new dwelling units are to be rented to ASC's
~, employee working on Aspen Mountain and at the Little Nell Hotel.
The apartments are proposed for the vacant lot east of Holiday
`° House apartments located at 127 Hopkins Avenue, more specifically
described as lots c,d,e,f,g and the east 7.5 feet of lot b, City
~. of Aspen, original townsite. The Holiday House is presently used
_, exclusively for affordable housing. The following land use
approvals are requested:
* Growth Management Quota System (GMQS)
Exemption for Construction of Affordable
,., Housing (Section 8-104 C.[1] [c]);
* Amendment to the Official Zone District Map
from LP to RMF (Section 7-11);
* Amendment to the Text of the Land Use Code
(Section 7-11);
* Minor Amendment to the Little Nell SPA
"' Agreement (Section 7-804 E.);
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Special Review for Off-Street Parking (Section
"" * Subdivision Approval (Section 7-10); and
~' * Waiver of City fees for: land use reviews,
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Health Departments, building permit, and water
taps.
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The Holiday House parcel is zoned LP (Lodge Preservation),
however the ASC has never operated the Holiday House as a lodge.
The lot is 5,570 square feet in size. The existing improvements
on the lot include: 17 studio apartments, eight (8) one bedroom
apartments and one (1) two bedroom apartment, 12 parking spaces,
a swimming pool and a storage shed.
The application is divided into the following three sections:
I. Development Description;
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II. Land Use Reviews; and
III. Appendix.
- The applicant has attempted to prepare a complete land use
"` application addressing all relevant City review standards. In the
event further information or clarification is necessary, the
applicant will be pleased to accommodate the staff as required.
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DEVELOPMENT DESCRIPTION
'" The ASC proposes to construct a new apartment building just
to the east of the Holiday House containing 5 moderate income and
.. 4 low income studio apartments. Each unit will be approximately
470 Square feet in size and the entire two story building will be
approximately 4,425 square feet in size. Parking is proposed on
'° the south side of the building with access off the alley. This
~' section describes the development in more detail.
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A. Water System
The City of Aspen can provide service to the site form the
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six inch line located in Hopkins Avenue. Prior to the preparation
of final plat the applicant will meet with Jim Markalunas to
finalize plans for connection to the City water system.
B. Sewage System
Tom Bracewell, Line Superintendent for the Aspen Sanitation
District, indicated in a telephone conversation on May 25, 1989
the Sanitation District has the line and plant capacity to serve
°' the development. However, Tom said there is a small line problem
located approximately 500 feet to the west of the site in the
alley. The ASC will negotiate with the Sanitation District to
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The applicant will maintain the historic drainage pattern on
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the site. A 85 cubic foot dywell will be placed on the site.
Refer to Appendix 2 for a copy of Jay Hammond's drainage report.
D. Fire Protection
The Holiday House is located approximately 3.5 blocks to the
west of the Aspen fire station. Wayne Vandemark, Aspen Fire
Marshall, indicated in a telephone conversation on May 25, 1989
the Fire District is capable of serving the development. Response
time will be approximately four minutes. The Fire Marshall will
require the building to contain sprinklers and fire alarms.
E. Development Data
Table I presents development data for the proposal
demonstrating compliance with the Municipal Code. The applicant
has carefully calculated building measurements reflected in the
application and the table. However, since this is a conceptual
submission, the data may vary upon final plat preparation.
Bill Dreuding, Zoning Enforcement Officer, visited the site
with the applicant on May 3, 1989 to determine the portion of the
existing improvements to be included in the City's floor area
calculation. The existing Holiday House includes two structures
joined by an common entry. The east structure, built in 1966,
contains three stories. Bill determined the bottom floor is
entirely sub-grade and does not count in the floor area
calculation. The west structure, built in 1972, also contains
three stories, but differs from the east building because only a
portion of the bottom floor is below grade. Bill and the
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applicant agreed that one-half of the floor area of the bottom
floor should be included in floor area calculations. Based upon
drainage the definition of floor area in Municipal Code Section 3-
101 and the floor area calculation methodology agreed upon by the
applicant and Bill Dreuding the existing Holiday House contains
approximately 11,092 square feet of floor area.
The Holiday House expansion will be a free standing, two
story building. On May 5, 1989, Tom Baker Senior Planner,
instructed the applicant that based upon his conversation with
Alan Richman, two free-standing apartment buildings are permitted
uses in the RMF zone district. The applicant has chosen this
option in order to preserve a large Spruce tree to the east of the
existing Holiday House and to maintain adequate light for the
apartments in the east wing of the existing Holiday House.
The new building will contain 4,425 square feet of floor
area. The combined floor area of the existing Holiday House and
the addition will be 15,517 square feet.
Within the LP and RMF zone districts the opens space
requirement is 35 per cent of the building site. Due to the
City's methodology for calculating open space, the open space
requirement presents a problem for the applicant. On May 11, 1989
the applicant met with Bill Dreuding to review the site plan
depicted by Figure I. Bill and the applicant agreed that the lot
area on the south side of the building would not be included in
the open space calculation because it was not "open to view from
the street at pedestrian level" (refer to open space definition
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Based upon this section of the Municipal Code, 1,798 square
feet of lot area is not included in the open space calculation.
-A Consequently, only 24 per cent of the building site or 3,742
-° square feet of lot area qualifies as open space. Due to
~' inconsistency with the Code's 35 per cent open space requirement,
the applicant is requesting a Municipal Code amendment to
establish the open space standard for 100 per cent affordable
housing developments by special review. This request is addressed
in more detail in Section II of the application.
"~ F. Traffic and Parkinq
Based upon transportation engineering standards, the proposed
expansion of the Holiday House will generate approximately 36 to
„, 63 vehicle trips per day. Most, if not all, of the Holiday House
_ residents will work at the Little Nell Hotel or Aspen Mountain.
'" Due to the location of the Holiday House in proximity to the
downtown, Aspen Mountain and mass transit routes, it is very
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likely vehicle trips generated by the development will be on the
~. low end of the projected range.
The Holiday House will provide 12 on-site parking spaces.
Parking is established by special review for affordable housing
" developments and addressed in detail in Section II of the
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G. Woodburninq Devices
The development will not contain any woodburning devices.
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HOLIDAY HOUSE APARTMENTS DEVELOPMENT DATA
~, Category Standard* Proposal
Maximum Height 25' 21'
Minimum Front Setback 10' 10'
w Minimum Side Setback ** 5' 10'
• Minimum Rear Setback ~ 10' 10'
~~ Distance Between Buildings*** 10' 21'
Lot Area NA 15,570 sq.ft.
Minimum Lot Area/D.U.****
Studios 1/300 sq.ft. 25 x 300 = 7,500 sq.ft.
1 Bdr. 1/400 sq.ft. 8 x 400 = 3,200 sq.ft.
2'Bdr. 1/800 sq.ft. 1 x 800 = 800 sq.ft.
Maximum F.A.R.***** 1:1 .99.1
Maximum Floor Area ***** 15,570 sq.ft. 15,517 sq.ft.
... Minimum ~ Open Space 35 ~ X24
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Open Space 5,449 sq.ft. 3,742 sq.ft.
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* Standards for RMF and LP zones are identical except as
noted.
** Minimum side yard setback in LP zone is 5'.
*** There is no standard for distance between principal
buildings in the LP zone.
**** Minimum lot area/D.U. in LP zone is established by
special review.
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review.
****** Data subject to minor variation at final plat.
Source: Glenn Horn, Planning Consultant May, 1989
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° Paepcke Park is located within 150 feet of the Holiday House.
Koch Park is located one block to the south and Wagner Park is
° only three blocks to the east. The Pitkin County Library is
located two blocks to the north.
I. Proximity to Retail Outlets
Downtown Aspen is located two blocks to the east of the
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J. Construction Schedule
The ASC is seeking to build the Holiday House expansion in
the fall of 1989 for occupancy by employees during the 1989-90
skiing season. If approvals can not be obtained this summer,
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R. Site Utilization Maps
°~ Refer to the following Figures:
" Figure I Site Plan;
Figure II South and North Elevations;
Figure III: East and West Elevations;
Figure IV Lower and Upper Level Floor Plans; and
Figure V Neighborhood Density Comparison.
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II.
LAND USE REVIEWS
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This Section addresses the following reviews as identified by
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Leslie Lamont and Tom Baker during the May 4, 1989 pre-application
„, conference as noted on the Pre-application Summary Sheet (refer to
Appendix 2):
* Growth Management Quota System (GMQS)
Exemption for Construction of Affordable
Housing (Section 8-104 C.(1] (c]);
* Amendment to the Official Zone District Map
from LP to RMF (Section 7-11);
* Amendment to the Text of the Land Use Code
(Section 7-11);
°" * Minor Amendment to the Little Nell SPA
Agreement (Section 7-804 E.);
* Special Review for Off-Street Parking (Section
7-4 B.);
* Subdivision Approval (Section 7-10); and
* Waiver of City fees for: land use reviews,
referrals to Engineering and Environmental
Health Departments, building permits, and
water taps.
A. Growth Management Quota System (GMQS) Exemption for
Construction of Affordable Housing
~ Section 8-104 C.(1)(c) - ~~ Affordable Housing. All housing
'' deed restricted in accordance with the housing guidelines of the
,, City Council and its housing designee.
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 developments com-
_. pliance with an adopted housing plan, the number of dwelling units
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for such housing, considering the proposed developments com-
°a pliance 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.~~
The Aspen-Pitkin Housing Authority has identified a critical
need in the community for affordable rental housing. The Housing
Plan calls for the construction of low and moderate rental housing
in the City limits. The Holiday House helps satisfy this need.
The dwelling units will be 474 square feet studio apartments.
Figure IV, Upper and Lower Level Floor Plans, shows that although
the units will be studios, they offer the privacy of one-bedroom
apartments.
The Holiday House expansion complies with the Municipal Code
criteria for a GMQS exemption.
B. Amendment to the Official Zone District Map from LP to RMF
Prior to the acquisition of the Holiday House by the ASC, the
facility was operated as a lodge. When the L-3 zone district was
adopted in 1983, the Holiday House was zoned L-3. When the Little
Nell SPA was approved in 1987, 17 rooms in the Holiday House were
restricted for affordable housing for the Little Nell Hotel. When
the City of Aspen adopted the new Municipal Code and Official Zone
'~ District Map, in 1988, the Holiday House was rezoned from L-3 to
LP. The 1988 zoning change to LP may have been an oversite. The
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Holiday House probably should have been rezoned to RMF in 1988 to
_ reflect the change in use of the parcel from short-term
accommodations to affordable housing.
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The ASC discussed the following three zoning options for the
•.~ Holiday House with the Tom Baker and Leslie Lamont:
1. AH rezoning;
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2. RMF rezoning; or
3. Maintain LP zone.
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Ideally, the Holiday House should be rezoned to the proposed
. AH zone district. Unfortunately, the new zone district is still
being considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission and
probably will not be approved by the City Council until late July
or August. The schedule for the adoption of the new zone district
does not coincide with the ASC construction plans.
The Holiday House expansion may be accommodated within the
RMF zone district. This is the approach favored by the applicant.
As demonstrated in Table I, Development Data, the plan complies
with all of the zone district criteria with the exception of the
35 per cent open space requirement. As noted in the previous
section, the rear court yard (1,798 square feet of the undeveloped
land) is not considered to be open space because it is not visible
from a public street. Therefore, if RMF rezoning is approved the
Municipal Code would have to be amended to make the minimum open
space requirement in the RMF a special review consideration for
100 per cent affordable housing developments.
In the event the City of Aspen does not support the proposal
~. to rezone the Holiday House to the RMF district, the development
could be accommodated in the LP zone district. As shown in Table
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I, Development Data, the Holiday House expansion also complies
with the development standards of the LP zone district with the
exception of the 35 per cent open space requirement. Section 5-
216 B. of the Municipal Code lists affordable housing for
employees of the lodge to be a permitted use in the LP zone. The
ASC could restrict Holiday House affordable housing to employees
of the Little Nell Hotel and comply with Section 5-216 B. of the
Code. However, this approach requires a Code amendment to the LP
zone district to make open space in the LP zone subject to special
review.
This application requests rezoning of the Holiday House site
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from LP to RMF. Section 7-1102 establishes standards for review
of rezoning requests. In the following section each of the review
standards are quoted and addressed by the applicant. In the event
°° RMF rezoning is denied, the ASC requests permission to construct
the Holiday House expansion under the existing LP zoning.
1. Section 7-1102 A. ~~ Whether the proposed amendment is in
conflict with any applicable portions of this chapter.~~
As demonstrated within this application the proposed Holiday
} House expansion is in compliance with applicable portions of the
Municipal Code with the exception of the open space requirement
~, for the RMF and LP zone districts.
- 2. Section 7-1102 B. ~~ Whether the proposed amendment is
consistent with all elements of the Aspen Area Comprehensive
" Plan. ~~
'~ The 1973 Land Use Plan designates the Shadow Mountain
Neighborhood as a mixed use residential neighborhood. The
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rezoning is consistent with the spirit of the Plan. The Aspen
Area Comprehensive Plan Hosing Element calls for the production
-m of affordable housing within the Aspen City limits. The rezoning
' of the site to RMF to accommodate additional affordable housing is
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consistent with the Plan.
3. section 7-1102 C. "Whether the proposed amendment is
compatible with surrounding Zone Districts and land uses, con-
sidering existing land use and neighborhood characteristics."
The Shadow Mountain neighborhood is characterized by mixed
land uses including small lodges, single-family dwelling units and
small multi-family apartment buildings. Zoning in the area
varies. Koch and Paepcke Parks are zoned P (Parks), the area
south of mid Hopkins Avenue and east of First Street is zoned RMF
(Residential Multi-family), while the area north of Hyman Avenue
and west of Aspen Street is zoned R-6 (Medium-density
°' Residential) . All of the small lodges in the area are zoned LP
(Lodge Preservation).
The applicant surveyed the area to determine the existing
development density and consistency of existing land uses with
zoning. Land uses located on Blocks 52, 53, 59, 60, 67, and 68
and the north half of blocks 54, 61, and 69 were inventoried.
Figure V summarizes the survey. The land use densities in the
site vicinity vary considerably from five to ten dwelling units
.. per acre to 87-112 dwelling units per acre. The land use data
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reflect the Shadow Mountain neighborhoods "mixed residential"
designation on the 1973 Land Use Plan.
A review of the land uses immediately around the Holiday
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The parcel to the west of the subject site contains two detached
single-family dwelling units (d.u.) on a 6,000 square foot lot, a
,, density of 7 d.u.'s per acre. The Mollie Gibson Lodge is located
». directly across the street from the Holiday House and is developed
"` at a density of 112 d.u.'s per acre. South of the Holiday House
9 are the Cottonwoods Apartments and another apartment building at
102 Hyman Avenue. The density of development is 52 and 32 d.u.'s
per acre respectively.
Ninety-five d.u's per acre are proposed on the Holiday house
site. The proposed dwelling units would not adversely impact the
two single-family dwelling units located to the west of the site
because the existing Holiday House screens the view of the
addition from the neighboring parcel. The single-family dwelling
unit to the east of the site is the parcel most adversely impacted
- by the new building. Fortunately, there are numerous very large
Aspen and Spruce trees buffering the single-family house from the
Holiday House lot.
The applicant proposes to set back the building 10 feet from
the east property line rather than the five feet required by the
Municipal Code. However, the north and south staircases will
encroach into the self-imposed 10 foot side yard set back.
4. Section 7-1101 D. ~' The effect of the proposed amendment on
traffic generation and road safety.~~
As noted in Section I, the Holiday House expansion will
generate approximately 36 to 63 vehicle trips per day. Since most
residents will walk to work at Aspen Mountain or Little Nell,
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residents will walk to work at Aspen Mountain or Little Nell,
vehicle trips should be on the low end of the range. The City
street system is capable of accommodating the increased traffic
flow.
5. Section 7-1101 E. ~~ Whether and the extent to which the
proposed amendment would result in demands on public facilities,
and whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment would
,~ exceed the capacity of such public facilities, including but not
limited to transportation facilities, sewage facilities, water
supply, parks, drainage, schools, and emergency medical
facilities.~~
Public facilities serving the developments are capable of
accommodating the additional demand for services resulting from
the development.
6. Section 7-1101 F. ~~ Whether and the extent to which the
proposed amendment would result in significantly adverse impacts
on the natural environment.~~
There will not be any adverse impacts on the natural
environment.
7. Section 7-1101 G. ~~ Whether the proposed amendment is
consistent and compatible with the community character in the City
of Aspen. ~~
As shown by Figure V, the proposed development is consistent
with the character of the Shadow Mountain neighborhood. The
location of the development in proximity to downtown Aspen
provides opportunities for Holiday House residents to walk or
bicycle from the Holiday House to all downtown locations.
8. Section 7-1101 B. ~~ Whether there have been changed
-~ conditions affecting the subject parcel or the surrounding
neighborhood which support the proposed amendment.~~
The deed restriction placed on the Holiday House in 1987 as
part of the Little Nell SPA Agreement (refer to Appendix 4)
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upon the deed restriction LP zoning is no longer as appropriate
for the parcel as RMF.
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in conflict with the public interest, and is in harmony with the
° purpose and intent of this chapter."
Given the need for in-town affordable housing and traffic on State
Highway 82, the rezoning and addition of affordable housing will
help serve the public interest.
. C. Amendment to the Teat of the Land IIse Code
Based upon the Municipal Code's definition of open space
there will be 3,742 square feet of open space on the site (24 per
cent of lot area). The Code requires 35 per cent of the lot area
to be open space in the RMF and LP zoned districts. The Code does
not credit a development for open space if it is not visible at
pedestrian level from a public street. Aback yard on an alley is
not included in open space calculations.
The draft of the proposed AH zone (Affordable Housing) calls
for open space to be determined by special review. As previously
noted, if the AH district was in effect at this time, the ASC
would be requesting AH rezoning. However, in order to help
alleviate the critical housing shortage in the community by next
winter the applicant is trying to make the Holiday House Expansion
work based upon RMF or LP zoning.
The original intent of the L-3 zone district and subsequently
the LP zone district was to create incentives for existing small
-~ lodges to upgrade and provide limited expansion potential. To
permit flexibility, floor area in the LP zone is established by
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special review. The applicant is requesting Code amendments to
also make the open space requirement a special review
~- determination.
The applicant proposes the following Municipal Code
w amendment. Section 5-206 D.(10)&(11) of the Code would be
renumbered as 5-206 D.(11)&(12). Anew Section 5-206 D.(10) would
read:
.• Per cent of open space required for building
site for a 100 per cent affordable housing
development: Special review.
Additionally, the applicant proposes that Section 7-404 A.(1)
be amended to include the following additional sentence:
In establishing required open space for a
specific development, the Commission shall
consider the quantity of unimproved lot area
which enhances the site but does not meet the
definition of open space.
D. Minor Amendment to the Little Nell SPA Agreement
The Little Nell SPA Agreement restricts the Holiday House for
affordable housing (refer to Appendix 4). The agreement also
commits the owner of the Holiday House to maintaining an on-site
swimming pool and 12 parking spaces. The proposed expansion would
eliminate the pool. The ASC believes the addition of nine
affordable housing units would serve their employees more than the
pool. Therefore, the applicant requests an amendment to the Little
.. Nell SPA Agreement to remove the requirement to maintain the pool
at the Holiday House.
-^ All other conditions of the Little Nell SPA Agreement
pertaining to the Holiday House have been met.
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pertaining to the Holiday House have been met.
E. Special Review for Off-Street Parking
Section 5-302 B. of the Municipal Code states that off-street
parking requirements for affordable housing are established by
special review. Section 7-404 B. (2) establishes the following
special review standards for establishing off-street parking
requirements.
In all other zone districts, the applicant
shall demonstrate that the parking needs of
the residents, quests and employees of the
project have been met, taking into account
potential uses of the parcel, its proximity to
mass transit routes and the downtown area, and
any special services, such as vans, provided
for residents, quests and employees.
As indicated in Table I, the Holiday House will provide 12
off-street parking spaces. The Holiday House will be occupied
by ASC employees. ASC is seeking to house Aspen Mountain and
Little Nell Hotel employees in Aspen and Snowmass employees in
Snowmass Village. Housing employees in proximity to their work
place will help reduce commuting and the need for employees to have
automobiles. Additionally, the proximity of the Holiday House to
downtown Aspen will reduce automobile dependence. In the event
ASC employees are housed in Aspen and work at Snowmass, the ASC
operates special employee shuttle buses to Snowmass Village.
Employees living at the Holiday House can get the shuttle on Main
-. Street, one block to the north.
F. Subdivision Approval
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subdivision standards are not relevant to the Holiday House because
they are intended to address land subdivisions. Nevertheless, this
~> section of the application addresses all of the Code subdivision
' standards and notes which standards are not applicable to the
Holiday House. During the pre-application conference, Leslie
~, Lamont and Tom Baker indicated that the applicant need not submit
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a final plat at this time and may submit the final plat prior to
.~ building permit submission.
~' 7-1004 0.(1) General Requirements
a. The proposed subdivision shall be consistent with the Aspen
w Area Comprehensive Plan.
As noted within the text the Holiday House expansion is
consistent with the 1973 Land Ose Plan and Aspen Area
Comprehensive Plan Housing Element.
b. The proposed subdivision shall be consistent with the
'" character of existing land uses in the area.
As noted in Section II.B. (Amendment to the Official Zone
District Map) of the application the Holiday House expansion is
consistent with the mixed residential land uses in the Shadow
Mountain neighborhood.
'~ c. The proposed subdivision shall not adversely affect the future
.. development of surrounding areas.
The proposed development should not adversely affect the
future development of the surrounding areas.
d. The proposed subdivision shall be in compliance with all
,, applicable requirements of this chapter.
This application has demonstrated compliance with applicable
" sections of the Municipal Code.
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7-1004 C. (2) Suitability of Land for Subdivision
a. Land suitability. The proposed subdivision shall not be
located on land unsuitable for development because of flooding,
-.• drainage, rock or soil creep, mudflow, rockslide, avalanche or
snowslide, steep topography or any other natural hazard or other
condition that will be harmful to the health, safety, or welfare
of the residents in the proposed subdivision.
b. Spatial pattern efficient. The proposed subdivision shall not
be designed to create spatial patterns that cause inefficiencies,
•- duplication or premature extension of public facilities and
unnecessary public costs.
The proposed development is located in the Shadow Mountain
neighborhood several blocks from the mountain. Environmental
hazards affecting the suitability of land for development do not
impact the site. The proposed subdivision is readily accessible
to public facilities which are already in existence.
Section 7-1004 C.(3) Improvements.
a. Required improvements. The following improvements shall be
provided for the proposed subdivision.
~ (1) Permanent survey monuments, range points, and lot pins.
Permanent survey monuments will be located when the site is
surveyed for the final plat.
(2) Paved streets, not exceeding the requirements for paving and
improvements of a collector street.
There are no streets in the development.
(3) Curbs, gutters, and sidewalks.
The existing curb gutter and sidewalk on Hopkins Avenue will
not be disturbed.
(4) Paved alleys.
The paved alley on the south side of the building will not be
disturbed.
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The paved alley on the south side of the building will not be
disturbed.
(5) Traffic-control signs, signals or devices.
Such devices are not necessary.
" (6) Street lights.
There will be no street lights.
(7) street name signs.
There are no new streets.
(8) Street trees or landscaping.
' The landscaping plan is depicted in Figure I.
(9) Water lines and fire hydrants.
The building will be connected to the existing six inch
waterline in Hopkins Avenue. There will be no new fire hydrants
installed. ( i need to verify this with Markalunas)
(lo) Sanitary sewer lines.
` The building will be connected to the existing line in the
alley to the south of the Holiday House. According to Tom
Bracewell of the Aspen Consolidated Sanitation District the line
can accommodate the development. The ASC will have to negotiate
with the Sanitation District to fix a small line problem in a line
located approximately 500 feet to the west of the site.
(il) Storm drainage improvements and storm sewers.
Historic drainage on the site will be maintained as noted in
. the letter in Appendix 2 from Jay Hammond, Professional Engineer.
(12) Bridges or culverts.
Not applicable.
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,. (14) Telephone lines.
., All telephone lines will be placed underground.
(15) Natural gas lines.
Natural gas lines will be placed underground.
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(16) Cable television lines.
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Cable television lines will be placed underground.
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b. Approved clans. Construction shall not commence on any of the
improvements required by Sec. 7-1004(C)(3)(a) until a plan,
.. profile, and specifications have been received and approved by the
City Engineer and, when appropriate, the relevant utility company.
The required plan, profiles and specifications shall be
submitted with the final plat.
~^ c. Oversized utilities. in the event oversized utilities are
required as a part of the improvements, arrangements for
reimbursement shall be made whereby the subdivider shall be allowed
_. to recover the cost of the utilities that have been provided beyond
the needs of the subdivision.
Utilities will not have to be oversized.
4. Design standards. The following design standards shall be
required for all subdivisions.
a. Streets and related improvements. The following standards
shall apply to streets regardless of type or size, unless the
e street has been improved with paving, curb, gutter and sidewalk.
(i) Conform to plan for street extension. Streets shall conform
to approved plans for street extensions and shall bear a logical
•' relationship to the topography and to the location of existing or
planned streets on adjacent properties.
Streets shall not be extended to serve the development.
y (2) Right-of-wav dedication. Right-of-way shall be dedicated for
the entire width for all local, collector and arterial streets.
„, The applicant is not aware of the need for the City to acquire
'- right-of-way in the area. If the need arises during the review
process the applicant will commit the requested right-of-way.
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(3) Richt-of-wav width. Street and alley right-of-way widths,
curves and grades shall meet the following standards.
Minimum
- street Center Line Right-of- Maximum
Classifi- Curve Way Width Per Cent
'" cation Radius (ft.) (ft.) of Grade(%)
Local 100 60 10
Collector 250 80 6
Arterial 625 100 5
Alley 50 20 5
,r Not applicable.
' (4) Half-street dedications. Half-street dedications shall be
prohibited unless they are for the purpose of increasing the width
of an inadequate existing right-of-way.
Not applicable.
(5) Street ends at subdivision. When a street is dedicated which
ends on the subdivision or is on the perimeter of the subdivision,
the last foot of the street on the terminal end or outside
perimeter of the subdivision shall be dedicated to the City of
Aspen in fee simple and shall be designated by using outlot(s).
The City shall use the dedicated land for public road and access
~` purposes.
Not applicable.
(6) Cul-de-sacs. Cul-de-sacs shall not exceed four hundred (4000
feet in length and shall have a turnaround diameter of one hundred
(1000 feet. A Cul-de-sac of less than two hundred (200 0 feet in
length in a single-family detached residential area does not
require a turnaround if the City Engineer determines a ~~T~~, ~~Yu or
other design is adequate turnaround for the vehicles expected to
use the Cul-de-sac.
Not applicable.
(7) Dead end streets. Dead-end streets, except for cul-de-sacs,
shall be prohibited unless they are designed to connect with future
streets on adjacent lands that have not been platted. In cases
where these type of dead end streets are allowed, a temporary
turnaround of one hundred (100 0 feet shall be constructed.
Not applicable.
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(S) Centerline offset. Streets shall have a centerline offset of
"' at least one hundred twenty-five (125 0 feet.
Not applicable.
(9) Reverse curves. Reverse curves on arterial and collectors
streets shall be jointed by a tangent of at least one hundred
(1000 feet in length.
Not applicable.
(l0) Chances in street Grades. All changes in street grades shall
be connected by vertical curves of a minimum length in feet
°' equivalent to the following appropriate nRn value multiplied by the
algebraic difference in the street grades.
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Classification Collector Local Arterial
~~Rn value for:
Crest vertical 28 16 55
curve
sag vertical 35 24 55
"° curve
Not applicable.
.. (li) Alleys. Alleys shall be provided in //subdivisions
where commercial and industrial development is expected, except
' when other provisions are made and approved for service access.
The alley is already in existence.
"' (12) Intersections. Intersections shall approximate right
angles an8 have a minimum tangent of fifty (50~) feet on each leg.
The subdivision design shall minimize the number of local streets
ti that intersect arterial streets.
There will be no intersections with City streets.
.. (13) Intersection grade. intersection grades shall not exceed
., four (4$) per cent for a minimum distance of one hundred (1000
feet on each leg. Flatter grades are 8esirable.
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Not applicable.
,. (14) Curb return radii. Curb return radii for local street
intersections shall be fifteen (15~) feet. Curb return radii and
corner setbacks for all other types of intersections shall be based
upon the expected types of vehicle usage, traffic volumes and
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traffic patterns using accepted engineering standards. In case of
'~' streets which intersect at acute angles, appropriate increases in
curb return radii shall be made for the necessary turning move-
'' ments.
Not applicable.
(15) Turn bv-passes and turn lanes. Right-turn by-passes or
left-turn lanes shall be required at the intersection of arterial
,, streets or the intersection of an arterial street with a collector
street if traffic conditions indicate they are needed. sufficient
-~ right-of-way shall be dedicated to accommodate such lanes when they
are required.
- Not applicable.
- (16) Street names and numbers. When streets are in alignment
with existing streets, any new streets shall be named according to
"' the streets with which they correspond. Streets which do not fit
into an established street-naming pattern shall be named in a
manner which will not duplicate or be confused with existing street
-. names within the City or its environs. Street numbers shall be
assigned by the City Building Inspector in accordance with the City
numbering system.
Not applicable.
(17) Installation of curb nutter sidewalks or driveways.
-° No finish paving, curb, gutter, sidewalks or driveways shall be
constructed until one (1) year after the installation of all
subsurface utilities and improvements.
The applicant will comply with this standard.
(18) Sidewalks. Sidewalks shall be eight (8~) feet wide in
all Commercial Core (CC), Commercial (C1), Neighborhood Commercial
(NC), and Commercial Lodge (CL) Zone Districts and five (5~) feet
wide in all other Zone Districts where sidewalks are required.
Consideration shall be given to existing and proposed landscaping
when establishing sidewalk locations.
The applicant will adhere to these standards.
.. (19) City specifications for streets. All streets and related
improvements shall be constructed in accordance with City
"" specifications which are on file in the office of the City
Engineer.
.. The applicant will adhere to the standards.
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m (20) Range point monuments. Prior to paving any street,
permanent range point monuments meeting the standards of Sec. 7-
1004(C)(4)(d) shall be installed to approximately finished grade.
Permanent range point boxes shall be installed during or as soon
., as practicable after paving.
m Not applicable.
'~ (21) Street name signs. Street name signs shall conform to
~, the type currently in use by the City.
Not applicable.
" (22) Traffic control signs. Any required traffic-control
,,, signs, signals or devices shall conform to the ~~Manual of Uniform
Traffic Control Devices.~~
-~ Not applicable.
(23) Street lights. Street lights shall be placed at a
maximum spacing of three hundred (300 0 feet. Ornamental street
~. lights are desirable.
Not applicable.
(24) Street tree. One (1) street tree of three-inch (3~~)
caliper for deciduous trees measured at the top of the ball or root
system, or a minimum of six-foot (6~) height for conifers, shall
be provided in a subdivision in residential Zone Districts for each
lot of seventy foot (70~) frontage or less, and at least two (2)
such trees shall be provided for every lot in excess of seventy
feet (70~) frontage. Corner lots shall require at least one (1)
tree for each street. Trees shall be placed so as not to block
sight distances at driveways or corners. The City Parks and
Recreation Department shall furnish a list of acceptable trees.
Trees, foliage and landscaping shall be provided in subdivisions
in all other Zone Districts in the City in accordance with the
adopted street landscaping plan.
The applicant shall comply with this standard.
d. Easements.
., (1) Utility easements. Utility easements of ten (10~) feet in
width on each side of all rear lot lines and five (5~) feet in
"' width on each aide of lot lines shall be provided where necessary.
Where the rear or aide lot lines abut property outside of the
subdivision on which there are no rear or side lot line easements
,. at least five (5~) feet in width, the easements on the rear and
side lot lines in the subdivision shall be twenty (20~) feet and
- ten (10~) feet in width, respectively.
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In the event the City requests a utility easement the
applicant will dedicate it.
(2) "T" intersections and cul-de-sacs. Easements twenty (20')
feet in width shall be provided in "T" intersections and cul-de-
sacs for the continuation of utilities or drainage improvements,
if necessary.
Not applicable.
(3) Potable water and sewer easements. Water and sewer easements
shall be a minimum of twenty (20') feet in width.
The Water Department and Sanitation district do not need
easements.
(4) Planned utility or drainage system. Whenever a subdivision
°"' embraces any part of a planned utility or drainage system
designated on an adopted plan, an easement shall be provided to
accommodate the plan within the subdivision.
Not applicable.
(5) Irrigation ditch, channel, natural creek. where an irrigation
ditch or channel, natural creek or stream traverses a subdivision,
an easement sufficient for drainage and to allow for maintenance
of the ditch shall be provided.
Not applicable.
„, (6) Fire lanes and emergency access easements. Fire lanes and
emergency access easements twenty (20') feet in width shall be
provided where required by the City Fire Marshal.
Fire lanes and emergency access easements are not needed on
the site.
(7) Planned street or transit alignment. whenever a subdivision
embraces any part of an esistinq or planned street or transit
,,, alignment designated on an adopted plan, an easement shall be
provided to accommodate the plan within the subdivision.
Not applicable.
(8) Planned trail system. Whenever a subdivision embraces any part
of a bikeway, bridle path, cross country ski trail or hiking trail
designate8 on the Aspen Area Comprehensive Plan: Parks/Re-
creation/Open Space/Trails Plan Map, an easement shall be provided
., to accommodate the plan within the subdivision.
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There are no planned trails traversing the site.
c. Lots and blocks.
(1) General. Lots shall meet all applicable regulations of this
chapter.
Not applicable.
(2) Side lot lines. Side lot lines shall be substantially at
right angles or radial to street lines.
Not applicable.
(3) Reversed corner lots and through lots. Reversed corner lots
and through lots shall be prohibited except where essential to
provide separation from arterial streets because of slope, or to
prevent the development of incompatible land uses.
Not applicable.
(4) Front on street. All lots shall front on a public or private
street.
Not applicable.
(5) State Highway 82. No lot shall front on, nor shall any
private driveway access to State Highway 82.
Not applicable.
(6) Block lengths. Block lengths shall normally be at least four
hundred (4000 feet in length and not more than one thousand four
hundred (1,4000 feet in length between street intersections.
Not applicable.
(7) Compatibility. Block lengths and widths shall be suitable for
the uses contemplated.
Not applicable.
- (8) Mid-block uedestrian walkways. In blocks over five hundred
(500 0 feet long, mid-block pedestrian walkways shall be provided.
-" Not applicable.
`" e. Survey monuments.
(1) Location. The external boundaries of all subdivisions, blocks
and lots shall be monumented on the ground by reasonably permanent
monuments solidly embedded in the ground. These monuments shall
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be set not more than fourteen hundred (1,4000 feet apart along any
'~ straight boundary line, at all angle points, and at the beginning,
end and points of change of direction or change of radius of any
curved boundaries.
The applicant shall comply with this standard.
(2) C.R.S. 1973 38-51-101. All monuments shall be set in
accordance with the provisions of C.R.S. 1973 38-51-101, as amended
~- from time to time, unless otherwise provided for in this chapter.
The applicant shall comply with this standard.
(3) Range points and boxes. Range points and boxes meeting City
a specifications shall be set on the centerline of the street right-
of-way unless designated otherwise.
Not applicable.
f. IItilities.
(1) Potable waterlines and appurtenances. All potable waterlines,
fire hydrants and appurtenances shall meet the City~s standard
specifications on file in the City Engineers office.
The applicant shall comply with this standard.
(2) Size of waterlines. All potable water lines shall be at least
"' eight (8~~) inches in size unless the length of the line is less
than two hundred (200 0 feet. Where the potable waterline is less
than two hundred (2000 feet in length, its minimum size shall be
- six (6~~) inches in width.
The applicant shall comply with this standard.
(3) Fire hvdranta. Fire hydrants shall be spaced no farther apart
than five hundred (500 0 feet in detached residential and duplex
subdivisions. Fire hydrants shall be no farther than three hundred
w fifty (3500 feet apart in multi-family residential, business,
commercial, service and industrial subdivisions.
.. Not applicable.
- (4) Sanitarv sewer. Sanitary sewer facilities shall meet the
requirements of the Aspen Consolidated Sanitation District.
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,, The applicant has discussed the sanitary sewer line with the
Sanitation District and will meet the standards of the district to
"' connect to the line.
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(5) Underground utilities. All utilities shall be placed under-
-. ground, except transformers, switching boxes, terminal boxes, meter
cabinets, pedestals, and ventilation ducts
The applicant shall comply with this standard.
(6) Other utilities. Other utilities not specifically mentioned
shall be provided in accordance with the standards and regulations
~ of the applicable Utility Department or company.
Not applicable.
(7) Utilities stubbed out. All utilities shall be stubbed out at
the property line of lots.
Not applicable.
q. Storm drainage.
(1) Drainage plan. The drainage plan for the proposed subdivision
shall comply with the criteria in the City~s ~~Urban Runoff
Management Plan.~~
The historic drainage pattern on the site shall be maintained.
` (2) Detention storage. Short-term on-site detention storage shall
be provided to maintain the historical rate of runoff for the 100-
year storm from the undeveloped site.
Refer to Appendix 2.
(3) Maintain historical drainage flow. In cases where storm
runoff from an upstream basin passes through the subdivision, the
drainage plan shall provide adequate means for maintaining the
historical drainage system.
The historic drainage pattern shall be maintained.
(4) Calculations and quantities of flow. The drainage plan shall
include calculations and quantities of flow at the points of
concentration.
Refer to Appendix 2 for a copy of Jay Hammond's drainage
report.
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h. Flood hazard areas. The following standards shall apply to
° special floo8 hazard areas as defined in Sec. 7-504 of the
Municipal Code.
(1) The proposed subdivision design shall be consistent with the
need to minimize flood damage to public utilities and facilities
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such as sewer, qas, electricity, and potable water systems;
(2) Base flood elevation data shall be provided for any proposed
subdivision of at least fifty (50) lots or five (5) acres,
whichever is less.
Not applicable.
' G. Waiver of City Fees
The Applicant requests the City of Aspen to waive the following
. City fees to reduce the cost of development for providing a 100 per
cent affordable housing project:
1. Land use review fees ( $ 1,500); 2.
Referrals fees to City Departments ($ 325);
3. Plan check fees ($ 1,195);
4. Building permit fees ($1,839); and
4. Water tap fees ($ 26,000).
Total City fees are approximately $30,859.
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Alan Richmond
City Planning Dept.
130 S. Galena St.
Aspen, Co. 81611
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Dear Alan:
The Aspen Skiing Company here-by authorizes Mr. Glen Horn to
submit our application for the Holiday House expansion.
if you have any questions, please give me a call.
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/Vice President Design/Construction
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SCHMUESER GONG( EYEA
May 30, 1989
Mr. Glenn Horn
Planning Consultant
300 E. Hyman Avenue, Suite B
Aspen, CO 81611
CONSULTING EN GINEEflS &
P.O. Box 2155
Aspen, Colorado 81612
(303)925-6727
RE: Holiday House Storm Drainage Facilities
Dear Glenn;
At your request, I have reviewed the proposed residential
expansion at the Holiday House (Part of Lot B, All of Lots
C through G, Block 60, City of Aspen) with regard to storm
drainage impacts.
Under Aspen Municipal Code, Section 20-17(f), all construction
is required to maintain the historic rate of runoff for the 100
year event. Without belaboring the technical calculations, the
project will replace an existing pool and landscaped area with
a new structure. (AS you have indicated, the existing Holiday
House will not change and I have, therefore, ignored it for
purposes of runoff calculation.) Conversations with Phil Byrne
and the building manager indicate that the existing pool does
not exhibit significant leakage so I have not considered
excessive artificial recharge from the site.
The difference in off-site runoff associated with the development
will be adequately handled by a drywell of 85 cubic feet.
The building configuration suggests location in the northwest
corner of Lot F, we would be pleased to provide detail design
services should you or your client so desire.
Very Truly Yours,
SCHMUESER GORDON MEYER, INC.
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Principal, Aspen Office
JWH:jwh/9112
cc: Phil Byrne, Aspen Skiing Company
1512 Grand Avenue, Suite 212 • Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 • (303) 945-1004
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1. Type of Application:
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It is the express understanding of the parties that the
procedure set forth in Section XI of this Agreement regarding
non-compliance shall not be required with respect to the
enforcement and implementation of the financial assurances
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Municipal Code.
VI. EMPLOYEE HOUSING.
As an inducement to approve the Precise Plan ar:d grant
the Growth Management Allocations necessary for the Project,
Owner has agreed to and does hereby acknowledge its
obligation to provide off-site employee housing for
thirty-four (34) employees generated by the Project.
Accordingly, Owner agrees to house thirty-four (34) employees
by converting and deed restricting seventeen (17) rooms in
the e<_isting Holiday House Lodge located at 127 West Hopkins
Avenue. Employees shall be housed at two (2) employees per
room. Each lodge room shall have a private bath and small
kitchen. Lodge rooms may vary in sizes, but sha'.1 average
. 172 sq. ft. of net living space per employee. The lodge
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shall provide a swimming pool, two laundry rooms, ample
.a+ storage closets and a small common lobby as on-site
amenities. On-site parking spaces shall be provided at the
'~ rear of the building off the alleyway to serve residents of
the lodge. &o less than twelve (12) parking spaces shall be
.. provided. In addition to the imprcvemen`s tc the lodge
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already made by the Owner, which include painting and
clean-up, and upgrading the mechanical systems, Owner agrees
to add small kitchens to rooms currently without kitchens so
that approximately eleven (11) new kitchens will be added to
the lodge prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy
for the hotel. All proposed improvements will be reviewed,
itemized, and documented with the City Council or its housing
designee.
Two (2) rooms in the Holiday House shall be deed
restricted at the time the gondola goes into operation.
Fifteen (15) rooms of the Holiday House shall be deed
restricted at the time of the issuance of the Certificate of
Occupancy for the Little Nell Hotel. Rent for the rooms
shall be deed restricted to the low-income rental guidelines
in effect at the time of deed restriction, and may be
adjusted annually according to the dnnually adopted City
guidelines. Private lodge rooms vary in individual sizes,
but in total the twenty-eight (28) rooms in the lodge contain
5,658 sq. ft. of net living space. Rents for the herein
restricted seventeen (17) rooms, housing up to thirty-four
(34) employees, shall be calculated as folloc:s:
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"' Four employees (2 rooms) shall be restricted when the gondola
goes into operation.
a Rental Formula:
4 (employees) S. 172 (average sq. footage X .60 (mow income
. per emplo-_ ee) guidelines)
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annually adjusted.
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Thirty employees (15 rooms) shall be restricted when a Certificate
of Occupancy is issued for the hotel.
• Rental Formula•
30 (employees) X.172 (average sq. footage X .60 (low income
per employee) guidelines)
•, This figure may be amended as the low income rental guidelines
are annually adjusted.
Rents shall include all commonly metered or assessed
utilities, management costs and taxes. Employees employed
directly by Owner shall be given first priority to occupy the
units. No rooms shall be rented for a period of less than
' thirty (30) days without the permission of the City Council
or its housing designee. If vacancies occur, Owner shall be
permitted to rent to other employees and music students in
accordance c;ith the low-income price and income guidelines
adopted by the City. The City Council or its housing
designee shall have the right to review rents and confirm
emplo;~ee status prior to and as a condition of employees
occupanc;• fer compliance with adopted City guidelines. The
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occupancy guidelines of the City of Aspen and the provisions
of Section 24-11.10 of the Municipal Code. The employee
housing commitments described herein shall be performed in
the following manner. Contemporaneously with the execution
of this Agreement, Owner has signed, acknowledged and
delivered into escrow with the Aspen City Clerk a "Dedication
of Real Property to Employee Housing Restrictions and
Guidelines" covering the Holiday House, which Dedication is
to be held by the City Clerk subject to the following
instructions: at the same time that the City issues and
delivers to Owner a valid and effective Certificate of
Occupancy for the Little Nell Hotel, the City Clerk shall and
is hereby authorized, empowered and instructed to record in
the Pitkin County, Colorado real property records the
Dedication covering the fifteen (15) rooms in the Holiday
House. At the time the gondola goes into operation, the City
Clerk shall and is hereby authorized, empowered and
instructed to record in the Pitkin County, Colorado real
property records the Dedication covering the two (2) rooms in
the Holiday House.
Owner agrees to confirm to City the status of title to
the above-4escribed employee housing property as follows: At
,, the time that Owner applies for a Certificate of Gccupancy
,. for Hotel, Owner shall deliver to the City Attorney a current
Owners' and Encumbrancers' Report issued by a local title
insura:.ce company coveri.^.g the prepert}~, together witr. either
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-_ by such Reports as those liens may affect the subject
"' Dedications. Finally, Owner covenants that from and after
the date hereof any entities lending funds secured by such
employee housing properties shall be given actual notice of
the Dedication requirements contained in this Agreement.
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VII. PARKING.
Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for
the Little Nell Hotel, and as a condition precedent thereto,
Owner shall construct 118 subsurface parking spaces for the
Project. The forty-six (46) spaces required to be provided
through approvals granted to the Aspen Mountain Ski Area
Master Plan contained in Resolution No. 85-44 of the Board of
County Commissioners shall be in addition to the one hundred
eighteen (118) spaces required on-site. Owner has expressed
a willingness to consider providing additional parking spaces
if a parking structure is built proximate to the ski lifts.
VIII. SITE IMPROVEMENTS.
,, A. Owner shall and hereby agrees to accomplish the
following improvements in the Project area.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
RE: HOLIDAY HOUSE
AMENDMENT
GMQS El~'PION, REZONING, CODE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on
Tuesday, July 11, 1989, at a meeting to begin at 4:30 P.M. before
the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission, 2nd Floor Meeting Room,
130 South Galena Street, Aspen, Colorado to consider an
application submitted by Glenn Horn on behalf of his client, the
Aspen Skiing Company, requesting approval of the Holiday House
Expansion. The applicant proposes to construct nine studio
apartments deed restricted to the low and moderate income
Affordable Housing Guidelines. In order to accomplish this the
applicant is requesting rezoning of the parcel from LP to R/MF;
GMQS Exemption for Affordable Housing; Amendment to the R/MF Zone
District allowing open space requirements for 100 Affordable
Housing Projects to be a Special Review; Special Review for off-
street Parking and a minor amendment to the Little Nell SPA. The
project is proposed for the vacant lot east of Holiday House
apartments at 127 Hopkins Avenue, the east 7.5 feet of Lot B and
Lots C - G, Block 60, City and Townsite of Aspen.
For further information, contact the Aspen/Pitkin County
Planning Office, 130 S. Galena Street, Aspen, (303) 920-5090.
s/C. Welton Anderson, Chairman
Aspen Planning and Zoning
Commission
Published in The Aspen Times on June 22, 1989.
City of Aspen Account.
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CASELOAD SUMMARY SHEET
City of Aspen
DATE RECEIVED:6 1 8
DATE COMPLETE • 4S °~
PARCEL ID AND CASE NO.
2735-124-59-002 55A-89
STAFF MEMBER'
PROJECT NAME: Holiday House Rezoning. Code Amendment, GMOS
Exemption, Special Review for Off-street Parkins SPA Amendment
Project Address:
Legal Address: East 7.5' Lot B, Lots C, D, E, F, & G, Block 60
APPLICANT: The Aspen Skiing Company
Applicant Address: P. O. Box 1248 Aspen, CO 81612
REPRESENTATIVE: Glenn Horn
Representative Address/Phone: 300 East Hyman Ave.
Aspen, CO 81611 5-6587
PAID: YES NO AMOUNT: 1 950.00 //O. OF CO,~IES C.IVED: 21
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TYPE OF APPLICATION: 1 ST P: 2 STEP: ~ fed" ~'"'' ~o
P&Z Meeting Date //// PUBLIC HEARING: YES NO
VESTED RIGHTS: YES NO
CC Meeting Date PUBLIC HEARING: YES NO
VESTED RIGHTS: YES NO
Planning Director Approval: Paid:
Insubstantial Amendment or Exemption: Date:
REFERRALS:
City Attorney
C City Engineer
_~ Housing Dir.
X Aspen Water
City Electric
Envir. Hlth.
K Aspen Consol.
S.D.
Mtn. Bell
Parks Dept_
Holy Cross
~ Fire Marshall
Building Inspector
Roaring Fork
Energy Center
School District
Rocky Mtn Nat Gas
State Hwy Dept(GW)
State Hwy Dept(GJ)
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TO: City Engineer
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Aspen Water Department
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FROM: Francis Krizmanich, Planning Office
RE: Holiday House Expansion
Parcel ID# 2735-124-59-002
DATE: June 14, 1989
Attached for your review and comments is an application submitted
by Glenn Horn on behalf of his client, The Aspen Skiing Company
requesting approval of rezoning, code amendment, GMQS exemption,
Special Review for off-street parking and SPA Amendment in .order
to construct 9 studio apartments which will be 100$ affordable
housing.
City Council has directed staff to expedite this application,
therefore, we would appreciate it if you give this referral
priority in your work schedule. The P&Z will be reviewing this
on July 11th. May we please have your comments no later than
June 30th. Thank you very much.
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ASPEN/PITRIN PLANNING OFFICE
130 S. Galena Street
Aspen, Colorado 81611
(303) 920-5090
June 14, 1989
Glenn Horn
300 East Hyman Avenue
Aspen, Colorado 81611
RE: Holiday House Application
Dear Glenn,
This is to inform you that the Planning Office has completed its
preliminary review of the captioned application. We have
determined that your application is complete.
We have scheduled your application for review by the Aspen
Planning and Zoning Commission at a public hearing on Tuesday,
July 11, 1989 at a meeting to begin at 4:30 p.m. The Friday
before the meeting date, we will call to inform you that a copy
of the memo pertaining to your application is available at the
Planning Office.
Glenn, just a reminder that notice of the public hearing needs to
be mailed to adjacent property owners and a sign must be posted
on the property.
If you have any questions, please call Francis Krizmanich, the
planner assigned to your case.
Sincerely,
Debbie Skehan
Administrative Assistant