HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.apz.035-08RESOLUTION N0. Jam,
(SERIES OF 200
A RESOLUTION OE THE CITY OF ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A CONSOLIDATED
SPECIALLY PLANNED AREA (SPA) AMENDMENT AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT
REVIEW FOR A PERMANENT, SUMMER-ONLY TENT, LOCATED UPON LOT 1-B
OF THE ASPEN MEADOWS SUBDIVISION, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ASPEN
INSTITUTE, 1000 NORTH THIRD STREET
PARCEL ID: 2735121-29-809
WHEREAS, the property commonly known and referred to as the "Aspen Meadows" has
previously been designated a specially planned azea (SPA) on the City of Aspen Official Zone
District Map; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 14, Series of 1991, of the City Council of the City of Aspen,
granted final approval of the Aspen Meadows Specially Planned Area (SPA) final development
plan, and associated land use approvals; and
WHEREAS, in 1992, the First Amended Plat was approved to reconfigure the
subdivision to create Lot 1-B, a parcel that is 13.160 acres and has three existing buildings; the
Bechter Building, the Koch Seminar Facility, and the Paepcke Auditorium building.
WHEREAS, in 1995, the Second Amended Plat was approved, allowing modifications
to the Seminaz Building, defining dimensions and setbacks with a supplemental site plan.
WHEREAS, the Institute has been operating ~ summer-only tent as a temporary use from
2005 through 2008 for special events that exceed the capacity of existing meeting rooms on the
Institute campus; and
WHEREAS, the applicant, The Aspen Institute, represented by lim Curtis, Planner,
requested conceptual major development approval for a permanent, summer-only tent, located at
1000 N. Third St., Aspen Institute, Aspen Meadows, Lot 1 B, City and Townsite Aspen; and
WHEREAS, at their regular meeting on July 23, 2008 (after the hearing was noticed,
opened, and continued from May 28, 2008 and July 23, 2008), the Historic Preservation
Commission considered the application, found the application was consistent with the review
standazds and "City of Aspen Historic Preservation Design Guidelines" and approved the
(conceptual) application with conditions by a vote of 5 to 0.
WHEREAS, upon initial review of the application and the applicable code standazds, the
Community Development Department recommended the Applicant amend the proposal to better
comply with the requirements of a Specially Planned Area (SPA); and,
WHEREAS, during a duly noticed public hearing continued to January 6, 2009, upon
further public testimony, dpi Gussion and consideration, the Planning and Zoning Commission
adopted Resolution No.~~ Series of 200 by a five to zero ('~-Q, vote; and,
WHEREAS, the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission finds that the development
proposal meets or exceeds all the applicable development standards and that the approval of the
development proposal, with conditions, is consistent with the goals and elements of the Aspen Area
Community Plan; and,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO THAT:
Section I•
Pursuant to the procedures and standazds set forth in Title 26 of the Aspen Municipal Code, the
Planning and Zoning Commission hereby recommends approval of a Consolidated Specially
Planned Area (SPA) Amendment and Growth Management Quota System Review for an
Essential Public Facility with the following conditions to be incorporated prior to City Council
Review:
Conditions of Aoaroval
1) The applicant shall provide a drainagt plan, grading plan, and transportation plan
(mitigating for Tent events) as approved by the City Engineer.
2) The transportation plan and scheduling of events shall address the number of
concurrent events, increasing the mitigation and management for overlapping events
as approved by the City Engineer.
3) The institute shall hold no more than 8 events per year at the Greenwald Pavilion.
4) No private events shall be held at the Greenwald Pavilion (weddings, etc.)
5) All events must comply with City of Aspen sound ordinance requirements.
6) The Greenwald Pavilion shall comply with the requirements of the ACSD and
Public Works (no tent or structures over the utility easements) to allow for emergency
access.
'n Landscape screening on the north side of the tent and around the toilet facilities
shall be provided around the north and west edges of the temporary facilities (port-o-
potties with a minimum of one (1) ADA stall required).
8) At least one (1) pedestrian path through the Paepcke Memorial Garden shall be
accessible (ADA -all paths must be firm, stable, and slip resistant).
Section 2: Buildin¢
The Applicant shall meet adopted building codes and requirements if and when a building permit
is submitted. Accessible routes to any public right-of--way and accessible parking spaces will be
required. The proposed project wil! be subject to the newly adopted Use Tax on building
materials. The proposed project may be required to comply with a newly developed Efficient
Building Program for Commercial projects.
Section 3: Engineerine
The Applicant's design shall be compliant with all sections of the City of Aspen Municipal Code,
Title 21, and all design and construction standards published by the Engineering Department.
Section 4: Affordable Housine Audit
The applicant shall submit an employee audit prior rto building permit issuance and two years
after issuance of C.O. the form and methodology of the audit shall be reviewed by APCHA and
be consistent For both audits. The applicant shall provide mitigation for any increase in employees
unless otherwise waived by Ciry Council.
Section 5: Fire Mitieation
All codes adopted by the Aspen Fire Protection District shall be met. This includes but is not
limited to access (International Fire Code (IFC). Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed
and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be surfaced so as to
provide all-weather driving capabilities (this provision does not specify a particular type of
surface. It is written in performance language; therefore, the surface must carry the load of the
anticipated emergency response vehicles and be drivable in all kinds of weather). If grass pavers
aze to be used, they must be installed to meet the above standards. The grass paved azeas must be
maintained (be careful of snow plowing ripping out the pavers). The grass paved areas must be
delineated from adjacent landscaping.
Section 6: Public Works
The Applicant shall comply with the City of Aspen Water System Standazds, with Title 25, and
with the applicable standards of Title 8 (Water Conservation and Plumbing Advisory Code) of
the Aspen Municipal Code, as required by .'the.. tmity of Aspen Water Department. Utility
placement and design shall meet adopted City of Aspen standards. No structures shall be
permitted over the utility easements. Emergency access to service the utilities shall be provided
at all times.
Section 7: Sanitation District Requirements
Permanent improvements are prohibited in sewer easements or right of ways including hazd
landscaping which will impact public ROW or easements owned by the district. A revocable
license issued by the district to the Institute will be required to construct a terrace on the district's
easement. Prior approval of construction material for the terrace will be required. Additional
access easements will be required from the applicant to the district to facilitate the district's
ability to maintain the main sanitary sewer lines. Service is contingent upon compliance with the
District's rules, regulations, and specifications, which are on file at the District office. ACSD will
review the approved Drainage plans to assure that cleaz water connections are not connected to
the sanitary sewer system. On-site utility plans require approval by ACSD. ACSD will not
approve service to food processing establishments retrofitted for this use at a later date. Driveway
entrance drains must drain to drywells, elevator shafts drains must flow thru o!s interceptor.
Permanent improvements aze prohibited in sewer easements or right of ways. All ACSD fees
must be paid prior to the issuance of an excavation foundation or access/infrastructure permit.
Section 8: Environmental Health ~ '' `~~
The state of Colorado mandates specific mitigation requirements with regard to asbestos.
Additionally, code requirements to be awaze of when filing a building permit include: a
prohibition on engine idling, regulation of fireplaces, fugitive dust requirements, noise abatement
and pool designs.
Section 9: Eaterior Liehtine
All exterior lighting shall meet the requirements of the City's Outdoor Lighting Code pursuant to
Land Use Code Section 26.575.150, Outdoor lighting.
Section 10: Dimensional Standards
The dimensional requirements which shall apply to all permitted and conditional uses in the
Academic (A) zone district shall be set by the adoption of a conceptual development plan and
final development plan, pursuant to Chapter 26.440, specially planned azea.
Section 11• Parks
An approved tree permit is required before submission of the building permit set (decrease the
amount of spruce trees, increase in aspen, cottonwood, Douglas fir, and service berry bushes).
The new grading and planting will require City seed mixes and approval of the landscaping. All
new plantings will need to be irrigated and the landscape plan reviewed by Parks Department.
Tree protection fences must be in place and inspected by the city forester or his/her designee
before any construction activities aze to commence. No excavation, storage of materials, storage
of construction backfill, and storage of equipment, foot or vehicle traffic allowed within the drip
line of any tree on site. Hand work only will be approved within the protection zones and for the
re-opening of the irrigation ditch.
Section 12: Transaortation
Transportation requests that the Institute meet with Staff prior to each summer season to discuss
their schedule of events and associated transportation/pazking impacts as well as mitigation such
as increased shuttle service, etc. Transportation requests that the Institute communicate with
event staff/attendees about alternative transportation options prior to lazge events.
Section 13:
All material representations and commitments made by the Applicant pursuant to the development
proposal approvals as herein awazded, whether in public hearing or documentation presented before
the Planning and Zoning Commission or City Cotincil, aze hereby incorporated in such plan
development approvals and the same shall be complied with as if fully set forth herein, unless
amended by an authorized entity.
Section 14•
This Resolution shall not affect any existing litigation and shall not operate as an abatement of
any action or proceeding now pending under or by virtue of the ordinances repealed or amended
as herein provided, and the same shall be conducted and concluded
under such prior ordinances.
Section 15•
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Resolution is for any reason
held invalid or unconstitutional in a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed
a separate, distinct and independent provision and shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions thereof.
APPROVED BY the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Aspen on this 6th day of
January, 2009.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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im True, Special Counsel
PL IN ND ZONING COMMISSION:
LJ Ers mer, Chair
ATTEST:
ckie Lothian, Deputy City Clerk
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