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AGENDA
Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission
REGULAR MEETING
November 13, 2018
4:30 PM Sister Cities Meeting Room
130 S Galena Street, Aspen
I. SITE VISIT
II. ROLL CALL
III. COMMENTS
A. Commissioners
B. Planning Staff
C. Public
IV. MINUTES
V. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. River Park Condominiums Planned Development
Alternative Top of Slope Determination, Stream Margin Review, Insubstantial
Amendment to a Planned Development, Variance
B. 222 S Cleveland St - Special Review - Variation to the ADU Design Standards
VII. OTHER BUSINESS
VIII. BOARD REPORTS
IX. ADJOURN
Next Resolution Number:
Typical Proceeding Format for All Public Hearings
1) Conflicts of Interest (handled at beginning of agenda)
2) Provide proof of legal notice (affi d avit of notice for PH)
3) Staff presentation
4) Board questions and clarifications of staff
5) Applicant presentation
6) Board questions and clari fications of applicant
7) Public comments
8) Board questions and clarifications relating to public comments
9) Close public comment portion of bearing
10) Staff rebuttal /clarification of evidence presented by applicant and public comment
1 1 ) Applicant rebuttal/clarification
End of fact finding.
Deliberation by the commission commences.
No further interaction between commission and staff, applicant or public
12) Chairperson identified the issues to be discussed among commissioners.
13) Discussion between commissioners*
14) Motion*
*Make sure the discussion and motion includes what criteria are met o r not met.
Revised April 2, 2014
Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission
October 16, 2018
Chairperson Skippy Mesirow called the meeting to order at 4:30 pm
Commissioners in attendance: Teraissa McGovern, Skippy Mesirow, Jimmy Marcus, Ryan Walterscheid,
Spencer McKnight, Kelly McNicholas Kury, Rally Dupps. Absent: Scott Marcoux, Ruth Carver.
Staff present:
Jeannine Stickle, Records Manager
Andrea Bryan, Assistant City Attorney
Ben Anderson, Planner
Jessica Garrow, Community Development Director
Kevin Dunnett, Parks Planning & Construction Manager
Trish Aragon, City Engineer
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Ms. McNicholas Kury stated that ballots will be the in mail this week and that voters can use Pitkin
County BallotTrax to track their ballots. They can find that information on the Pitkin County website.
Mr. Mesirow encouraged everyone to vote.
STAFF COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Toni Kronberg encouraged people to vote for Option A on the Rio Grande Plaza question and discussed
the benefits of that option over Option B.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. McGovern stated that there is a section in the minutes from October 2nd that incorrectly states that
the City of Aspen is the property owner on Lift One Lodge and Gorsuch Haus. Mr. Anderson clarified
that it should state that the City of Aspen is one of the property owners of the properties on the Lift One
Corridor Project. The final copy of the minutes will reflect that change.
Mr. McKnight motioned to approve the minutes from October 2nd. Ms. McGovern seconded. All in
favor, motion carried.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Resolution No. 5, Series of 2018
Lift One Lodge Subdivision / Planned Development
Major Amendment to a Planned Development
Continuation from the October 2, 2018 meeting
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Mr. Mesisrow noted that this meeting may need to be continued to a special meeting if the
commissioners feel that they need more time to review the application.
Mr. Anderson introduced himself and noted that the commissioners have received many public
comments emailed to them. He submitted them as exhibits to the packet and they will ultimately
forwarded to City Council when the project comes before them.
Mr. Brown stated that the applicants have been in ongoing conversations with the Cascade Townhomes
and Aspen Mountain Townhomes who have objections regarding the east building profile and massing
and include view line issues. Because they are already in collaboration with the applicants, they are not
raising their concerns at this point, but have not waived their right to comment publicly on this project.
Mr. Anderson stated that staff will give their presentation first and then the applicant team. He stated
that this project is a part of the Lift One Corridor Project and that representatives from all parts of the
project are present at the meeting. He stated that the applicant on this project is Lift One Lodge.
Previous approvals include Ordinance 28 of 2011, a significant but minor amendment in 2016, and a
series of vested rights extensions from City Council that extend through 2021. The primary review is
planned development, major amendment with a series of sub-reviews. He stated that there are
elements of this project that remain similar to original approvals from 2011 and 2016, but that some
things with this proposal, which will be the focus of the meeting. He gave a summary of the proposed
changes to the project from existing approvals for the benefit of those who were not at the previous
meeting. Mr. Anderson stated that both staff and applicant presentations intend to address the
questions and concerns that the commissioners raised at the previous meeting. He stated that the staff
presentation is grouped by categories.
Mr. Anderson introduced the materials required from the applicant prior to the second reading of City
Council. He listed areas of concern as the vertical circulation elements, re-study of material form,
relocation of elevator and stair towers to the interior of the building, a visual analysis of the height and
massing from the Wheeler view plane, evidence that the subgrade garage allows for movement of trash
and recycling vehicles, a visual depiction of pedestrian amenity for lot one. Staff feel that they need to
collaborate with the applicants on a confirmed dimensional table for the project. Staff would also like to
see detailed floor plans to confirm allocations of floor area to proposed uses to ensure that it is being
allocated appropriately.
Mr. Anderson then introduced issues that the commissioners raised that staff felt could be worked out
in final review. Those things include engineering requirements, the final design for the subgrade garage,
the potential for public access to the rooftop amenity, energy and water efficiency outcomes, and free
market residential unit sizes. He noted that staff concern about the size of the free market residences
has been reduced as it has been clarified that they are approximately the same size as original
approvals, though they still are above what is currently allowed in the lodge zone district.
Mr. Anderson introduced the issues raised by neighbors in public comments. Those include the cul-de-
sac and traffic conditions on Gilbert Street and the extension of building mass on the former Gilbert
Street right-of-way. He noted that staff have considered these issues and Community Development and
Engineering staff are supportive of the proposed cul-de-sac.
Mr. Anderson also mentioned the concerns from the Southpoint development across the street from
Willoughby Park which include Dean Street. Most of the concern is related to the relocated access point
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to the garage on Dean Street and the related traffic impacts, the movement of Skier’s Chalet Lodge
closer to Dean Street, the inclusion of pedestrian and bike facilities on Dean Street, impacts from the
new sidewalk to the north side of Dean Street and the required relocation of the Southpoint trash
dumpster. He stated that, while staff respect the neighbors’ concerns, staff have worked hard on the
details of the proposed design and are in support. He introduced Kevin Dunnett from the Parks
Department to speak to updates to the site.
Mr. Dunnett showed some of the redesign that has been done since the previous Planning and Zoning
meeting. He gave the measurements of Dean Street and the proposed bike lane. He showed a slide of
the redesign of the staircase, which was done in response to the Historical Preservation Commission’s
concerns from their previous meeting. He described some of the amenities in the design and stated that
the grading meets ADA requirements. He noted that the design has changed slightly to remove some
retaining walls and provide more of a park feel.
Mr. Anderson stated that there are three issues that need further discussion before P&Z
recommendation. The first is concerns about parking in the neighborhood. Staff have several
recommendations to address this, which all meet code. One option is provision of the 75.1 onsite
parking spaces. Another is provision of the 75.1 parking spaces using a definition of parking that would
allow for tandem spaces, cars stacked back to back, or stacked spaces, which would be accessed by
valets. Lastly, up to 40% of parking can be provided by cash-in-lieu. Staff does not prefer this option.
Mr. Anderson showed a slide of the design of the subgrade parking garage and described the layout.
Mr. Anderson gave more details about growth management. He stated that most of the project has
already received their allotments with the previous approvals of the project, which are still valid. There
are an additional 20 lodge unit keys and one additional free market residence that need to be allocated
to this, which staff is recommending.
Mr. Anderson addressed affordable housing mitigation. He stated that the original project was a
negotiated project and that many came together to result in final plan development. It utilized 2005
Land Use Code. As a result of the initial approval and in the amendment, the project was required at the
time to provide mitigation for 90.96 FTEs at a category 4 rate, which was at a 100% mitigation rate.
Under the proposed project, the 16 dorm style units from the original approvals are going away, though
there is a proposal for one one-bedroom onsite unit that would account for 1.75 FTEs. The balance of
mitigation would be offsite and buy down, affordable housing units, and the previously proposed cash-
in-lieu. As a major amendment, this project is required to come into current code compliance regarding
affordable housing mitigation. Under current code, staff estimates mitigation for 61.77 FTS at a
category 4 rate.
Mr. Anderson stated that the applicants met with APCHA on October 3rd. Their recommendation was
that the ski museum remain as an Essential Public Facility and the Aspen Skiing Company services be
considered net useable and calculated in that affordable housing mitigation estimate. APCHA was not
supportive of cash-in-lieu as a method of meeting mitigation. He stated that staff does not have a
preference for cash-in-lieu, but stated that it is allowed by the land use code and by APCHA guidelines.
As a result, Community Development staff is recommending that cash-in-lieu continue to be considered.
Mr. Anderson explained employee generation review. He stated that staff recommendation for
affordable housing mitigation is to use generation and mitigation rates calculated using current land use
code. The project mitigation may be evaluated using employee generation review and the free market
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mitigation may be waived due to the efficiencies of related free market lodge facilities. This is described
by code and may be done at the discretion of Planning and Zoning and City Council. An audit would be
required two years following the certificate of occupancy. He also stated that staff recommends that
the ski museum remain categorized as an Essential Public Facility, which is established in existing
approvals. And lastly, that mitigation may be provided using offsite units, onsite units, affordable
housing credits, buy-down units, or cash-in-lieu.
Mr. Anderson stated that total mitigation using 2018 code would be 61.77 FTEs according to staff
estimates. Free market generation is 13.6 FTEs, and that number would be subtracted from the total
mitigation. The numbers would be confirmed during building permit once staff fully understand the
exact programming of the project.
Mr. Anderson stated that Planning and Zoning had raised concerns about heights, floor area and
massing, and how this proposal compares with the previous approvals. He explained that the
measurements in the previous approvals were based off of interpolated grade, which is why the 2018
numbers are different. He compared the measurements from previous approvals with the current
proposal and showed diagrams that illustrate that comparison. He stated that staff’s position is that
both buildings are below the interpolated grade, though using the interpolated grade for height is an
unusual condition for approval. He stated that staff is recommending support of the interpolated grade
and 53 feet as they were previously approved but wanted to be transparent about height. He showed
slides of the original building as it was approved in 2016 and read the measurements. He stated that,
from finished grade, the tallest points on this building are given an additional ten feet from the
approved height as part of previous approvals and part of land use code that allows additional height for
vertical circulation elements. He stated that staff’s perspective is that there are points on this building
that benefit about 5 feet from the role of interpolated grade. The building stays below the maximum
height established in the approval, however, in terms of measurement from finished grade, there is
some additional massing that has happened.
Mr. Anderson addressed gross lot area and stated that staff and the applicants are on the same page.
He stated that gross lot area for lots 1 and 2 is 44,800 feet. He stated that the floor area ratio in the
lodge zone district is 2.5 to 1, which translates to an allowable floor area of 112,000 square feet. The
proposed floor area for this project is 170,600 square feet. This compliance with the allowable floor
area in the lodge zone district is one of the reasons why staff is recommending approval of the project.
He stated his belief that P&Z was concerned about this project getting bigger from previous approvals,
but that the gross floor area didn’t change. The parking was reduced by 22,000 square feet, which got
reallocated to lodge, commercial, and residential use. He stated that staff’s view is that there is an
increase in floor area in this project from original approval because of that change in programming from
below grade to above grade. He stated that P&Z’s consideration of that is whether or not the change in
programing justifies additional massing that’s come above grade.
Mr. Anderson stated that staff’s recommendation is approval with conditions. Staff request discussion
of the massing concerns, particularly on the vertical circulation elements. Staff have an estimate of
49.09 FTEs at a category 4. Staff would like the applicants to provide required parking mitigation onsite.
Staff request that the applicants provide required additions to the application for Council review, and
that they include specific project details in detailed or final review. Mr. Anderson turned the meeting
over to the commissioners for comments and questions.
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Mr. Walterscheid thanked Mr. Anderson for his presentation. He asked for clarification on the
measurements, asking if he is correct in the assumption that, due to interpolated grade, this building is
10 to 15 feet taller in some cases than a 53-foot elevation.
Mr. Anderson stated that Mr. Walterscheid is correct if the interpolated grade and the approved vertical
circulation elements are taken into account.
Mr. Walterscheid stated that the 2011 ordinance ties the project to height and floor area. He asked
what we measuring differently now, according to the current land use code, that was not measured that
way before?
Mr. Anderson replied that it was the use of the interpolated grade and the way that interacts with wall
sections. He reiterated that the gross floor area is growing by approximately 22,000 from the square
footage that is moving from below grade to above grade. He stated that staff is confident in the current
calculation and the relationship to FAR, but that staff and the applicant can’t give a precise number in
terms of floor area because of the difference in calculation methods.
Mr. Walterscheid asked Mr. Anderson to clarify which elements of this project are subject to the old
land use code and which are subject to the new land use code.
Mr. Anderson stated that staff and the applicant have tried to find a balance of those things. He stated
that the interpolated grade is part of existing approvals. Staff felt that it was fair to bring the employee
mitigation number into compliance and bring the calculation of that into current code. Staff made some
decisions about going with vested approvals in some circumstances, such as in the question of height.
Ms. Garrow stated that there is a vested approval until November 2021. If the amendment isn’t
approved or the vote fails, that building is going to be constructed without all of the other public
benefits that are coming along with this amendment. In terms of height and floor area, they’re vested
in that old code and, it could be argued, in the 100% mitigation rate. Staff are trying to pull this project
into the current code as much as possible. At the end of the day, staff are going to be measuring height
from the interpolated grade, but using today’s language. Floor area calculation will be done using
current land use code.
Ms. McNicholas Kury asked if the ratio between free market and lodge is not getting pulled in to current
code.
Mr. Anderson stated that that is correct.
Ms. McGovern asked if the calculation of unit size was going to be done on today’s metrics even though
they’re allowed to be over the 1,500 square feet.
Ms. Garrow responded that that is correct. She stated that, because this is a vested approval and an
amendment to a vested approval, the applicants do have to keep those original numbers.
Mr. Waltersheid asked how the commissioners get to the discussion about height limit. Should 53 feet
be the maximum or the average? He asked how that is determined for a revision to a planned building.
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Ms. Garrow stated that the actual lot lines are changing significantly to accommodate the ski corridor,
so the building does not have the same footprint as the current approval.
Mr. Walterscheid stated that consistency with previous approvals makes sense. He asked if the
commissioners have leeway to say that they would feel more comfortable with an average height than
with 53 feet and if that is enforceable.
Ms. Garrow replied that that is within the Planning and Zoning Commission’s purview. She stated that
the commission could make a recommendation to City Council related to massing or height changes as
part of a whole package. She stated that she would encourage the commission to make a general
recommendation rather than giving specific numbers.
Mr. Walterscheid asked if the applicants are still striving to meet LEED Gold as was stated in the 2011
ordinance.
Ms. Garrow responded yes, since that is part of the original approval. She stated that the 2016
amendment was about materials and the massing of the roof and all other commitments stayed the
same.
Mr. Mesirow asked if the commissioners should be interpreting the old and new standards with some
level of fluidity.
Ms. Garrow replied that that is correct.
Mr. Mesirow asked what the free market size standard was at the time of the original approval.
Mr. Anderson replied that there was not one during the original approval. He stated that, under today’s
standard, it can be expanded to 2,000.
Mr. Mesirow asked if the commissioners can make a requirement regarding cash-in-lieu.
Mr. Anderson replied that the commissioners’ recommendation would be valuable to Council.
Mr. Mesirow asked the applicants to further explain the employee generation review.
Mr. Anderson explained that this is a change since the 2005 code. In the lodge district dimensions and
in growth management, there is for smaller units. As the unit comes down, the mitigation rate for
employee housing mitigation decreases.
Ms. McGovern asked what lodge height was allowed under previous code.
Ms. Garrow replied 40 feet.
Ms. McGovern stated that this got approved above the lodge district height.
Ms. Garrow responded that that is correct.
Ms. McNicholas Kury asked if the mitigation rate is higher for free market or lodge.
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Mr. Anderson replied that the lodge unit size reduces the mitigation rate as the size of the lodge unit
comes down.
Ms. Garrow stated that there are more FTEs generated by the lodge development than the free market
side and the commercial because it’s predominantly a lodge. The growth management staff findings
and review criteria includes the language related to the employee generation review. Standards are
related to whether there are unique employment characteristics of the operation, the extent to which
employees of various uses overlap and serve multiple functions, and specific language for lodge projects
only. As an incentive, that free market generation or mitigation requirement is absorbed into the lodge.
Mr. Mesirow asked for more detail about the Essential Public Facility categorization of the ski museum.
Mr. Anderson explained that Essential Public Facilities are public facilities. He stated that, if projects are
declared as Essential Public Facilities, Council can waive any affordable housing mitigation that would be
required. He stated that, for the ski museum, there would be a calculation rate based on square footage
that would result in a generation rate. However, staff is recommending that that initial requirement be
waived and, much like other Essential Public Facilities, that an audit be done down the road at
increments that would update the mitigation rate. In the initial calculation, Council can waive that
affordable housing mitigation requirement.
Ms. Garrow noted that that’s also a request form the Aspen Historical Society. She stated that, in the
existing approval, the ski museum is considered an Essential Public Facility, no mitigation is required
now, and there is an audit at 5 and 10 years.
Mr. Mesirow asked for staff to make the case that this ski museum is essential.
Ms. Garrow replied that any nonprofit or government is considered an Essential Public Facility and
automatically fall into that section of the land use code. She stated that there is a different growth
management review for all Essential Public Facilities versus commercial spaces.
Ms. McNicholas Kury asked what the mechanism is for that.
Ms. Garrow responded that it’s simply an audit. At the time of building permit and certificate of
occupancy, the nonprofit or governmental body provides information about the number of employees
that they have. At the five year audit mark, they do an additional analysis and, if those numbers are
different, there would be a review with City Council and a recommendation from the APCHA board.
Ms. McGovern asked who would be on the hook for the mitigation in that case.
Ms. Garrow replied that the way that the current ordinance is written, that would be a conversation that
happens with the Historical Society. She stated that there is a lot of continuing discussion related to
development agreements and cost sharing, so it’s not yet fully been identified at this point, but it would
be by the time Council was voting on this.
Ms. McNicholas Kury asked what APCHA thinks about the mitigation number.
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Ms. Garrow stated that APCHA recommended in favor of the Essential Public Facility with a zero
mitigation rate now and an audit later. She stated that they did not make a recommendation on the
generation numbers since that is something in the land use code.
Ms. McNicholas Kury asked if the Gorsuch Haus project has onsite parking.
Mr. Anderson replied that they do and that it is also subgrade.
Ms. McNicholas Kury asked if the mitigation is including anything related to loss of parking in the
immediate neighborhood.
Mr. Anderson replied that the 50 spaces in the public part of the garage is a response to the loss of
parking in the neighborhood.
Ms. McNicholas Kury asked if Dean street is narrowing at all for the ski museum.
Trish Aragon, City Engineer, commented from the public seating that the width is what is happening now
with the exception of the drop off area, which is a larger cross section than what we see now.
Mr. Mesirow asked the commissioners if they had any more questions for staff. Seeing none, he turned
the meeting over to the applicant team for their presentation.
Stan Clauson introduced himself as a representative of the applicant. He introduced Scott Glass and
Michael Brown. He commented that he has never seen as cooperative a public-private partnership
project. He stated that this project will provide substantial public benefits to the city of Aspen. He
described the revitalization that will return to this area as a result of this development.
Mr. Brown agreed with Mr. Clauson’s statement regarding collaboration and community benefit. He
stated that, if the community does not see value in this project, then it isn’t going to happen.
Mr. Clauson stated that the presentation is organized mostly around the staff memo, to address the
questions and concerns. He turned the presentation over to Scott Glass to talk about massing and
circulation.
Mr. Glass stated that, in the last meeting, the applicants were challenged with addressing the bulk and
mass of some of the stair cores. After looking at different options, the applicants settled on bringing
some of the programing into the building to lessen the width of the cores and using thinner elements.
He stated that the applicants have looked at the same thing for the eastern building. The applicants
would prefer to keep the elements in a similar location.
Mr. Glass addressed the Wheeler view plane. He showed a slide with the view from the Wheeler Opera
House. He stated that the highest point that you can see from the steps of the Wheeler Opera House is
8,122 and the highest point of Lift One is at 8,045. He stated that it cannot be seen from the Wheeler
view plane as there are other buildings in the way.
Mr. Clauson stated that the proposed building does not materially alter the observer’s ability to see the
preserved view from the reference point, as stated in the code.
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Ms. Garrow stated that staff would agree that it meets that criteria.
Mr. Glass addressed the interface of the Lift One building to the museum. He stated that, while the
interiors of the museum have not been fully planned, the applicants have had extensive conversations
with Charles Cunniffe’s office, the Historical Society, and Aspen Skiing Company about where the
general program lies. He stated that the applicants have accommodated both entry access to the
building, circulation through the building, and freight and art loading into the building. He described the
layout of the building, stating that the museum and Skier’s Services share a vestibule. Mr. Glass showed
a slide that depicts the upstairs.
Mr. Glass stated that the original approval had 14-foot clear access from street to trash and recycling,
which accommodates the height, width access, and turning ratios for garbage trucks with 530 square
feet. He stated that the Environmental Health department has recommended a minimum of 400 square
feet in a hotel of this size.
Mr. Clauson addressed the garage entry on Dean Street. He showed slides with the renderings of their
plans for Dean Street and pointed out the planned amenities. He pointed out that their plan for an
attached sidewalk is to accommodate the Southpoint condominiums and not impact their existing
landscaping or grading down to the garden level apartments.
Mr. Brown stated that the entrance into the garage is formerly where the loading dock was for the
Aspen Historical Society.
Mr. Clauson showed on the renderings where there is sidewalk currently. He showed how the cross
section relates to the façade of the Southpoint Condominium building. He stated that this plan
maximizes the retention of the natural landscape while also providing for good pedestrian connectivity.
Mr. Brown stated that there is no sinking of grade and the condition will be dramatically improved from
the condition today.
Mr. Clauson stated that this street currently has a cross slope that’s well in excess of what it should be,
which will be remedied.
Mr. Brown stated that it will go from 17% grade to ADA accessible between three and five percent
grades through the width on Dean Street.
Mr. Clauson stated that a lot of attention has been given to ADA accessibility with the elevator and other
mechanisms to allow for access to the lift.
Mr. Brown stated that the placement of the Steakhouse building was influenced by also having ADA
access off of Juan Street.
Mr. Clauson stated that the garage entry has a walkway that goes subgrade.
Ms. McNicholas Kury asked if they are accomplishing the grade by bringing the grade up on the north
side of the street or by bringing it down on the south side.
Mr. Clauson replied that it’s a little bit of both but largely by bringing it down on the South side.
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Mr. Clauson discussed the traffic study. He stated that the City implemented a transportation impact
analysis program, which the applicants provided as part of the application. The intention was that that
would obviate the need for further traffic studies. However, since questions have been raised about this
particular part of the project, the applicants hired Felsburg Holt and Ullevig to look at some of the issues
that might be generated by moving the entry to the garage from South Aspen Street down to Dean
Street. He stated that the report has not been fully vetted by Community Development and Engineering
staff. He stated that the firm concluded that the intersections have enough capacity to accommodate
the projected increase in traffic associated with Lift One Lodge development and that, on average skiing
days, queuing will not block the garage access. They stated that, on peak days, garage access may be
blocked for a short period of time but would not extend into the Dean or Monarch intersection. He
showed a slide with the rendered plan from the original approval and used it to discuss alternative
access points.
Mr. Glass stated that a continually facing public edge is very important to the success of this proposal.
The applicants did a lot of studying and determined that the Dean Street location was the best place to
give the most open access to the project.
Mr. Brown stated that this plan also reduces several months of construction and requires fewer trucks
hauling soil through town.
Mr. Glass stated that the Dean Street entrance is by far the easiest access for a public parking garage as
well as project loading and services and has the least public impact. He stated that it also addresses
some safety and ease of access concerns that were raised during previous approvals. He listed
alternative garage entrances that the applicants explored and gave the reasons why they were not as
viable as the Dean Street entrance. He reiterated that the applicants believe that the Dean Street
entrance is the best option in terms of ease of use, safety, efficiency, construction duration, and public
openness.
Mr. Clauson stated that the traffic consultant endorsed the Dean Street entrance over the entrance
from the original approvals and stated that the entrance location combined with the one-way patterns,
will have a beneficial effect on traffic patterns and will result in reduction of any potential congestion.
Mr. Clauson stated that the applicants have quantified the onsite and offsite pedestrian amenities
including the areas around the Skier’s Chalet, areas both on a lower and upper patio level in the west
building, and an area adjacent to the east building. He stated that, because the applicants are providing
substantial financial support for the amenities, the code provides that it can be counted as part of the
overall amenity package. Based on lot size, they would be required to have 11,000 square feet of public
amenity. On site, there is 6,381.
Mr. Glass addressed parking. He stated that the proposal fully provides the ADA and the 50 public
parking spots. He stated that the valet system allows the applicants to right-size the parking and use
strategies to reduce the overall footprint of the building. He stated that the applicants believe that that
the number of spaces allowed in the proposal would accommodate the lodge and the free market
functions. These spaces include tandem and stackable spaces to meet the code. He stated that one of
the benefits of not expanding the footprint of the garage is a reduction in excavation.
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Mr. Brown stated that the idea is that people don’t bring their, but if they do, they leave them in the
garage.
Mr. Clauson addressed dimensional comparison. He stated that the previous approval used an
alternative method of floor area calculation, which stated that, for any story that is partially above or
partially below interpolated natural grade, only the floor space above the point at which interpolated
natural grade crosses the subfloor elevation of that story shall be counted towards floor area. That is
different from the code today and was also different from the code at the time it was approved. This led
to a large amount of non-unit space that was not apportioned, as it normally would be under the land
use code. He stated that the total floor area has been restated in terms of the current code and
represents an 11,000 square foot increase, which is within the 2.5 floor area ratio of the land use code in
the lodge zone district.
Mr. Glass addressed building heights. He stated that the approval that came in 2016 adhered to a map
of a previous building. When the applicants tried to shoehorn the 2016 approval into the 2011 approval,
they ended up with a lot of strange conditions that made for an inefficient and awkward layout on the
upper floors of the building. Instead, the applicants tried to find a maximum from the previous approval
and work to stay below that, keeping a similar relationship between the building and the mountain. He
showed on the slide how the building matches the maximum height in one place and is below it
everywhere else. Mr. Glass stated that the situation for the east building is similar.
Mr. Clauson addressed growth management. He stated that the applicants are requesting employee
generation review with free market staff shared with lodge use. They are requesting offside affordable
housing credits and cash-in-lieu to meet the affordable housing requirement. They would use credits if
possible, but they may not be available in a timely way. He stated that staff see a staff supported
generation of 43.47 FTEs excusive of the Aspen Skiing Company commercial space. He stated that the
number Mr. Anderson gave, 48.09 FTEs, was inclusive of the Skiing Company, which is not on the Lift
One Lodge property but part of the overall development. There will need to be a little bit of negotiating
regarding who is responsible for the Skiing Company services part of the employee generation. He
stated that there are growth management allotments required for one free market unit and 20 lodge
keys. Other allotments for the overall project have already occurred.
Mr. Brown stated that staff had showed the 2016 amendment of approximately 90 FTEs. The 2011
affordable housing requirement for the project at its 100% mitigation rate was 35.12 FTEs. The number
has decreased by a reduction of commercial space from what was proposed to Planning and Zoning in
2016, creating a number between 43 and 47. He stated that the notion of being able to provide for that
number in cash-in-lieu is not preferred by the applicants or the community. However, if the certificates
aren’t available the entire community is waiting for the lift to go until they become available.
Mr. Clauson turned the meeting over to the Aspen Skiing Company’s presentation.
Mr. Mesirow called for a five-minute break. He stated that the public would have a chance to comment
and stated that the hearing will likely be continued to another meeting.
Mr. Mesirow restarted the meeting at 6:44 without Ms. McGovern and Mr. Dupps present.
Mr. Mesirow motioned to extend the meeting to as late as 8 pm. Mr. McKnight seconded. All
approved, motion carried.
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David Corbin introduced himself as the vice president of planning and development for Aspen Skiing
Company. He stated that his purpose was to make a presentation regarding the ski corridor.
Ms. McGovern rejoined the meeting at 6:44 pm.
Mr. Corbin stated that his purpose is to demonstrate that the 60-foot width is not an arbitrary number.
He stated that Aspen Skiing Company wanted to keep at least 3 Sno-Cat widths, which would be 20 feet
each, to sufficiently function as a ski portal. From Dean Street to top of South Aspen is a 15% slope on
novice to low intermediate terrain, requiring that 60-foot width. He showed some slides of comparable
slopes with wide and narrow trails to further demonstrate why a 60-foot width is desirable.
Mr. Dupps returned to the meeting at 6:57 pm.
Mr. Clauson stated that that concludes the applicants’ presentation and that the applicants look forward
to working with neighbors on their issues and concerns.
Mr. Mesirow opened the meeting for questions from the commissioners.
Mr. Walterscheid asked about the slide that showed the measurements for the elevation, as it is
different than the measurements in the commissioners’ meeting packet.
Mr. Glass stated that he would walk the commissioners through the elevations, stating that things have
evolved. He stated that the difference in the elevation that Mr. Walterscheid is asking about is related
to changes related to efforts to make the building look lighter.
Mr. Mesirow asked for clarification on the subgrade garage entrance on Dean Street. He stated that
most alternatives presented by the applicants have significant impact on the programming except the
spiral option. He asked if that option is suboptimal because of the inconvenience to the driver and
greater excavation.
Mr. Glass replied that that Mr. Mesirow’s statement was incorrect. The spiral option did have significant
impact on the programming, the worst impact of all alternative. He stated that some lodge area would
be lost and 22,000 square feet would need to be relocated elsewhere. Also, it is difficult for driving and
for trash and recycling pickup.
Mr. Mesirow asked which of the other options would be Mr. Glass’s second choice.
Mr. Glass stated that he is not sure, since every plan has a problem that changes the public interface.
Mr. Brown stated that the alternative garage entrances were meant to show the exhaustive study that
was done, not necessarily that there are other viable options.
Ms. Garrow asked if it would be helpful for the Engineering department to weigh in on the question.
Trish Aragon introduced herself as the City Engineer. She stated that the Engineering department is
concerned about having the garage entrance on Aspen Street due to the slope. They are in favor of the
Dean Street access.
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Mr. McKnight asked Ms. Aragon if she agrees with the traffic study that the applicants commissioned.
Ms. Aragon stated that she just got report and has not had time to process it.
Mr. Clauson stated that the traffic study supported the Engineering department’s conclusion that Dean
Street is the best option.
Ms. Aragon brought up the part of the study that stated that the the drop-off area might be backed up
during peak times, like Christmas. She stated that it is not a good idea to design the drop-area for those
one or two peak times a year and she stated that the high usage once or twice a year does not concern
her.
Mr. Mesirow asked the commissioners if they had any further questions for the applicants. Seeing none,
he thanked public for being patient and turned the meeting over to public comment. Mr. Mesirow
stated that comments are limited to three minutes.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Marissa Lasky introduced herself as a neighbor at the Southpoint Condominiums. She thanked Michael
Brown for his open communication. She stated that her neighbors feel disenfranchised, but that she
wants to try to make this work. She and her neighbors would like to have the building moved back,
stating that it got taller and moved forward. There is a 19% grade from Durant to Dean. The walk out
apartments will feel very garden level up to second floor if the building comes forward. Cars queuing up
for parking will produce a lot more exhaust and motor noise.
Mr. Brown clarified that Ms. Lasky is referring to the Skier’s Chalet and museum building.
Ms. Lasky stated that Mr. Brown promised to work on it, which she is pleased to hear. She stated that
parking needs to be mitigated as best as possible for noise and congestion. She agreed with the HOA
president who stated at the last meeting that the bike lane doesn’t go anywhere. She expressed
concern that the 50 parking spots that are being placed underground are not 1:1 with what’s being lost.
She stated that the spots being lost would be more like 75 to 90. She would like to see more public
parking in the garage. She stated that, regarding cash-in-lieu, $38,000 is not equivalent to what those
parking spaces are from her personal experience. She stated that she does not want to see parking
eliminated and pointed out that, since the parking is below-grade, they have one chance to get it right..
Mr. Mesirow thanked Ms. Lasky and stated for the record that Planning and Zoning received 14 letters
of public comment. Of those letters that were supportive, many gave the Dean Street garage entrance
or the placement of the ski museum as reasons for their support.
Casey Martin introduced himself and stated that he is representing the Aspen Mountain Townhomes
and the Cascade Condominiums. He stated his comments also represent the opinions of Marley
Hodgson from the Aspen Mountain Townhomes HOA, Robert Scheer who owns the Cascade
Condominiums.
Mr. Martin showed a PowerPoint presentation. He showed the proposed site plan and expressed
concern about Gilbert Street. He quoted from the City Engineering standards, stating that dead-end
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streets are prohibited unless they’re going to connect to a future street, but that two-way traffic
requires at least eleven feet of width for each lane. He stated that the new proposal addresses the
dead-end street issue by making it a cul-de-sac. However, he stated that the street is still too narrow for
two-way traffic, which will cause safety issues. He stated that the street is 15 feet total width. He
expressed concern that the street will turn into a secret drop off and pickup spot for skiers, and that the
proposed signage will not be enough to stop people. He showed slides to demonstrated that the street
is too narrow. He stated that they’re asking the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve the
application with conditions related to vehicular access to the east building along Gilbert Street. He
expressed concern about the ability of emergency response vehicles and public services to access the
street. He proposed that access to the street be limited to Gilbert Street residents using retractable
bollards or a gate.
Mr. Hodgson commented that the residents are very much in favor of the overall project, but that they
are very concerned about their safety.
Mr. Mesirow asked if there was further public comment. Seeing none, he turned the meeting over to
commissioner questions.
Ms. McGovern asked Ms. Aragon to respond to Mr. Martin’s requests for a gate of bollards at Gilbert
Street.
Ms. Garrow stated that staff want to respond to comments about both the bike lane and Gilbert Street.
Ms. Aragon stated that the purpose of the bike lane is to allow people to go against the flow of traffic on
a one-way street. It also allows for fire access.
Ms. Garrow stated that adding the contra bike lane here allows cyclists to ride from Lift One to Gondola
Plaza, creating a new bike connection that isn’t formalized today.
Ms. Aragon stated that the current approvals widen Dean Street to allow for two-way traffic, which
would impede on the park, pedestrian area, and on the Southpoint Condominiums. She stated that the
one way goes from west to east to allow for drop off and circulation from that direction. She addressed
Mr. Martin’s concerns regarding Gilbert Street, stating that the current right-of-way for Gilbert Street is
30-feet wide and that the buildings are encroaching into the right-of-way, making the lane width
narrow. Gilbert Street could be widened, but staff are not proposing to remove the encroachments that
are in that right-of-way. She stated that the cul-de-sac facilitates the turn around and that putting
bollards in would prohibit that as well as maintenance and fire access. She stated that putting the cul-
de-sac on the end of Gilbert street improves the street from an Engineering perspective.
Mr. Mesirow asked Ms. Aragon how the traffic pattern is supposed to work if the street is not widened.
Ms. Aragon replied that there is the opportunity to widen Gilbert Street a little to make it a little better,
though staff are not proposing that at this point. She also stated that having the cul-de-sac allows for
traffic to wait.
Mr. Mesirow asked if Ms. Aragon believes that it can operate in a reasonable way as is.
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Ms. Aragon stated that the current approvals for Gilbert Street would create a dead-end without a cul-
de-sac, which is not a good situation. She stated that the plan in the current proposal is an
improvement on that.
Mr. Clauson stated that the applicants understand the concerns of the neighbors and don’t want that
street to become a skier drop-off. He stated that he is not sure that that would happen on a large scale,
but the applicants would be working with the neighbors in any way possible to ensure that the street is
strictly for residents, visitors, and emergency services.
Mr. Mesirow asked if the commissioners had any further questions. Seeing none, he turned the meeting
over to commissioner deliberation.
Mr. Walterscheid stated that he appreciates the diagrams showing the elevations. He stated that he
was very happy to see the updated elevation where the horizontal element had been thinned. He liked
the linear horizontal nature of the 2016 amendments with the stepped back upper level and he is happy
to see that replicated. He stated that he is in favor of this project and acknowledged the amount of
community support. He looks forward to the effort moving forward and that he would rather see room
for drop-off instead of the bike lane. He is curious about where loading and unloading for services
where those would be, but he stated that he is aware that the applicants will go through more
development. He stated that he supports the project and he will vote to approve it.
Mr. Mesirow asked if any of the commissioners have anything they would like to see as a condition or
planned discussion.
Ms. McGovern stated that she would like to see the project stay at the higher employee mitigation level
as Aspen is lacking in employee housing, especially categories three and four. She stated that she is not
in favor of cash-in-lieu and does not want this project to take all the credits available, which would put
residential development at a standstill.
Mr. Mesirow stated that, in his opinion, using the current method for calculating for employees is
appropriate. He does not see how eliminating the 13 FTEs for essential use makes sense in this scenario.
Ms. McGovern corrected Mr. Mesirow, stating that the elimination of FTES was for the “cap-and-trade”
method of calculating lodge rooms.
Ms. Garrow clarified that they are referring to the employee generation review section of growth
management. She explained that any project can take advantage of this section of the code, though
there is some specific language related to lodge projects that, as an incentive to assist lodge projects
and when there are duplicative services, there can be a reduction of the free market FTEs.
Mr. Mesirow stated that his understanding was that there were two considerations. One was if the
commissioners think that this project rises to the level to take advantage of the employee generation
review. His opinion is that it does not. Separately, there is the calculation related to the museum being
categorized as an Essential Public Facility.
Ms. Garrow replied that the Essential Public Faculty is separate from the lodge development and the
request. Staff and APCHA’s recommendation is to carry forward the existing approval which is zero
mitigation now with an audit in five years.
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Mr. Mesirow stated he thinks the applicants should be required to mitigate, but he would accept the
current standard for getting to that number.
Mr. Brown stated that the 90 to 47 was not an apples to apples comparison. It was 35 to 47, an increase
because the applicants reduced their commercial space.
Ms. Garrow stated that one of the pieces that further complicates this approval is that there was a 2011
approval and a 2016 amendment. The 2016 amendment converted accessory lodge space, which was
floor area, but did not create FTEs. That got converted to commercial space, which then increased the
number of FTEs generated by about 60. That’s where that 90 number came from. This amendment is
closer to the 2011 approvals in terms of the commercial space, with an increase for the lodge.
Ms. McNicholas Kury asked what the audit process would be like and expressed concern that the
Historical Society could potentially be on the hook for millions of dollars for mitigation after the audit in
five years.
Ms. Garrow stated that every single nonprofit that has done a building expansion in this community has
gone through this process. She said that sometimes the organizations have stated that their expansion
would increase FTEs and require mitigation and sometimes not. Since this is early in the process, it is
not clear how many employees the ski museum will have. That’s the reason staff and APCHA are
recommending carrying that condition forward.
Mr. Brown stated that the applicants will have a discussion with the Aspen Historical Society and have
an agreement beforehand.
Ms. McNicholas Kury asked if the result of an audit has ever required an organization to mitigate for
more employees.
Ms. Garrow replied that yes, it recently happened to the Aspen Institute. They did an amendment
based on the length of their construction and wanted to make sure their base number was correctly
updated. It was approved after a discussion with City Council.
Mr. Dupps stated that he is less concerned with the affordable housing as he looks at this project as a
giant public amenity, which offsets a lot of the affordable housing sacrifice.
Ms. McGovern with Mr. Dupps that it will be a great public amenity but stated that the impacts need to
be balanced.
Mr. Mesirow stated that there is not anything in the guidelines that says you can waive affordable
housing if you like the public amenity.
Mr. Walterscheid asked Ms. McGovern what her initial question was.
Ms. McGovern stated that her question got answered. She does not want to see any buy-down or any
of the mitigation be waived with the lodge incentive because she does not feel this is the appropriate
use of that.
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Ms. McNicholas Kury asked if the applicants will be tied to current cash-in-lieu costs.
Ms. Garrow stated that she believes that, in a site-specific approval like this, it is tied to the rate at the
time of application, but that she would need to check that.
Ms. NcNicholas Kury asked if the commissioners can suggest that City Council consider that.
Ms. Garrow replied that they could.
Mr. Mesirow asked how many commissioners would support mitigation that does not allow the
reduction but uses the new calculation for FTEs versus how many would support the reduction.
Ms. McNicholas Kury asked him to clarify if he was referring to the Essential Public Facility mitigation
when he used the word “reduction.”
Mr. Mesirow replied yes.
Mr. Marcus asked if Mr. Mesirow also was referring to the other piece, related to the lodge incentive.
Mr. Mesirow replied yes.
Mr. Marcus stated that he is in support of that based on staff’s recommendation.
Mr. Dupps stated that he is also supportive of that.
Mr. Walterscheid stated that he is not supportive of it.
Mr. Mesirow stated that he and Ms. McGovern are not supportive of it.
Mr. McKnight stated that it is in support of it.
Ms. McNicholas Kury stated that she agrees with what the code provides for.
Mr. Mesirow asked the commissioners if they had any other points or conditions to convey.
Mr. Marcus stated that he appreciated the traffic study and would like to see it be completely vetted by
staff. The study conveyed to him that there are a number of concerns that are overexaggerated. He
also found the study of alternative parking garage entrances to be very helpful. He stated that, while he
can understand the neighbors’ frustrations, the presentation made it clear that the Durant Street
entrance is the best option and it resolved a lot of his concerns. He stated that he appreciated Aspen
Skiing Company’s presentation. He feels that the concerns that he raised were addressed and he would
feel comfortable supporting this project.
Mr. Mesirow asked if anyone shared his concerns about the Dean Street entrance. He stated that he
sees the opportunity to extend the amenities out to the street as a pedestrian experience, but that the
Dean Street entrance prevents that from happening. He would like the applicants to vet other options
and would like to pass that along to Council.
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Mr. McKnight stated that he strongly agrees with Mr. Mesirow and believes that the Dean Street
entrance is the worst part of the project, which he supports overall. He agrees with Mr. Mesirow about
passing that recommendation along to Council.
Ms. McNicholas Kury stated that she does not agree with concerns about the Dean Street entrance. She
stated that the alternative of going up to Aspen Street does not achieve any of the same flow for
pedestrians and vehicles.
Ms. McGovern stated that she agrees with Ms. McNicholas Kury after walking the property at the site
visit. Moving it to Dean Street addresses some of her concerns about safety. She regretted that it needs
to be in front of residential buildings.
Mr. Mesirow stated that that is not his primary point of contention. He stated that there is a huge
potential for the community to utilize that space.
Ms. McNicholas Kury commented that streets can be blocked off for festivals and events.
Mr. Mesirow stated that, with the hotel and lift, this street will never be blocked off.
Ms. McGovern stated that, from a safety perspective, it is a much better entrance to the building than
South Aspen Street.
Mr. Dupps stated that he agrees with Ms. McGovern and Ms. McNicholas Kury.
Ms. McNicholas Kury asked if the finished height of 56 feet is inclusive of the ten feet above for
mechanical.
Mr. Anderson stated that this goes back to the interpolated grade discussion. He stated that the 53 feet
that was the maximum height from the 2016 approval had been used to establish the maximum height
for this building. Staff is proposing to use that interpolated grade and 53 feet as the maximum height.
Above that, the applicants are allowed exceptions to height which include the circulation elements
which can extend ten feet above the 53 feet.
Mr. Clauson stated that the applicants have not shown the full ten feet above.
Ms. McGovern stated that the diagram showed that, above finished grade, the maximum height is
something like 68 feet. She stated that the interpolated grade is hard to envision because the building
will not be 53 feet tall, it will be almost 70 feet tall.
Mr. Mesirow asked if the commissioners had consensus around moving the project forward as staff has
put forth.
Mr. Walterscheid stated that it sounds like the commissioners were all in favor of the project, but that
they should clarify some of the recommendations.
Mr. Mesirow asked if any of the commissioners were not in favor of the project. He stated that he will
vote yes with significant concern about under-mitigating for affordable housing and not taking full
advantage of Dean Street.
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Mr. McKnight agreed with Mr. Mesirow’s approval and recommendations.
Mr. Anderson stated that there was a list of 18 conditions that responded to the things presented in the
staff memo. He recommended that Planning and Zoning specifically address their concerns about
mitigation and employee generation review in their recommendation to Council.
Mr. Mesirow asked if staff is asking for the commissioners’ feedback.
Ms. Garrow asked if the commissioners want something more specific than condition 15, which just says
that the mitigation is going to be calculated using the methods in the current code.
Mr. Mesirow stated that he does not agree with condition 15. He stated that the majority of the
Commission, but not all, agree with it.
Ms. Garrow asked what type of language the commissioners would like in their recommendation. She
asked if they would like it to say: the majority recommend using this code section to reduce mitigation.
Mr. Walterscheid stated that, since they are split four to three, something of that nature would be
appropriate.
Mr. Anderson stated that the only other comment that has not been addressed is further analysis of the
traffic study for Council’s second reading.
Mr. Mesirow stated that the size of the free market units was not addressed. He stated that he would
like to give feedback regarding that and believes that the community would do better with a smaller
footprint of those units.
Mr. Dupps stated that he had no problem with the size of the units.
Mr. Waltersheid asked if the size of the units was 1,500 square feet.
Ms. McGovern stated that 1,500 is the maximum and they are at 2,040.
Ms. McNicholas Kury stated that the code was changed precisely because the community is better off
with smaller lodge units. The commissioners are just recognizing what was included in the vested
approval.
Ms. McGovern stated that the commissioners are also recognizing that the units are smaller than the
2011 approvals. She is not sure if that language needs to be included in the conditions.
Mr. Anderson stated that staff can include a statement about the commissioners’ support of units that
are smaller than the previous proposals.
Mr. Mesirow asked staff if the commissioners have missed anything.
Ms. McNicholas Kury asked if the resolution is only asking for representation of the pedestrian amenity
on lot one.
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Mr. Anderson stated that staff felt similarly to the applicant that lot three was offsite and that there was
a contribution from the applicant’s project to that. Because there is a discussion about onsite versus
offsite in the commercial design review, it was important to understand exactly how much was being
proposed onsite so that there could be an identification of that area for comparison.
Ms. Garrow stated that it could say lot one and lot two, in order to recognize both.
Mr. Anderson stated that there was some inclusion from the diagram.
Mr. Walterscheid commented that he would like to see the decreasing of the horizontal massing
continue to get carried through this project.
Ms. McNicholas Kury stated that she agrees with that.
Mr. Anderson asked if it would be acceptable to include that in condition number one.
Ms. McGovern responded yes.
Mr. Anderson asked for help in wording that part of that condition.
Mr. Walterscheid suggested: continued refinement of decrease in mass related to both vertical
circulation and horizontal fenestration.
Mr. Glass clarified that the applicants are just changing the fenestration in different locations to
minimize the appearance of height.
Ms. McGovern made a motion to extend the meeting to 8:15. Mr. McKnight seconded. All in favor.
Motion carried.
Mr. Mesirow asked Ms. Garrow to read back all conditions
Ms. Garrow read the conditions and asked the commissioners if she had captured everything.
Ms. McNicholas Kury asked Ms. Garrow to add the recommendation about the rate of cash-in-lieu that
should be used.
Ms. Garrow stated that she did not hear a consensus from the commissioners on the rate and asked
what number they would like to recommend.
Ms. McNicholas Kury asked for a recommendation on what is allowable.
Ms. Garrow stated that the commissioners can make any recommendation.
Ms. McGovern stated that the commissioners should recommend the rate at the time of permit
issuance since that is when the credits will be due.
Mr. Walterscheid asked Ms. McGovern to clarify.
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Ms. McGovern explained that applicants using credits need to submit their certificate when they pick up
their permit. The cash-in-lieu rate being based on that date would be consistent with that.
Ms. Garrow stated that it’s typically at the date of permit submission.
Several commissioners voiced approval for the date of submission being recommended.
Mr. McKnight stated that it does not seem like something that requires P&Z recommendation if that is
what is typically done.
Ms. Garrow asked if the commissioners want cash-in-lieu to be an option.
Mr. Mesirow asked about including language that it should be a last resort option.
Mr. Anderson stated that that is consistent with code.
Ms. McNicholas Kury asked if that rate should be calculated as of September 2018 or as of a future date.
Mr. Brown asked what the code says now.
Mr. Anderson stated that the mitigation is part of the vested approvals and the land use code at the
time. He stated that he commissioners could make that recommendation. He expressed concern that it
has not been cleared with the City Attorney.
Ms. Bryan stated that her gut reaction is that the rate would have to be tied to the time of the
application and that it probably cannot be changed.
Mr. Dupps stated that City Council would be the final vote.
Mr. Anderson stated that the land use code says it’s at the time of application.
Ms. Garrow suggested that resolution not include language specific to a cash-in-lieu number. Instead,
staff can convey in their presentation to City Council that this was as an important issue to the Planning
and Zoning Commission in wanting to make sure that as much mitigation was provided as possible.
Ms. McNicholas Kury made a motion to approve Resolution 5 of 2018. Ms. Stickle read the roll. All
commissioners present voted to approve the resolution.
ADJOURN
Mr. Mesirow motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:06 pm. All in favor. Motion carried.
Jeannine Stickle
Records Manager
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RESOLUTION NO.___
(SERIES OF 2018)
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
APPROVING SPECIAL REVIEW FOR AN ALTERNATIVE TOP OF SLOPE
DETERMINATION, A STREAM MARGIN REVIEW, AN INSUBSTANTIAL
AMENDMENT TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AND A VARIANCE FOR A
PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS RIVER PARK IN ASPEN CONDOMINIUMS
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 100-154 NORTH SPRING STREET.
Parcel No. 2737-073-26-013
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department received an application from the
River Park Condominium Homeowner Association c/o Romero Group, PO Box 4100, Basalt,
CO 81612, requesting Special Review approval for an alternative Top of Slope Determination,
Stream Margin Review, an Insubstantial Amendment to a Planned Development and a variance
for the property at 100-154 North Spring Street; and,
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department Staff reviewed the application
for compliance with the applicable review standards; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Aspen Engineering Department provided consultation to the
applicant and approved the proposed alternative Top of Slope; and,
WHEREAS, upon review of the application and the applicable Land Use Code
standards, the Community Development Director recommended approval of the Special Review
for an alternative Top of Slope, Stream Margin Review, the Insubstantial Planned Development
Amendment and the Variance; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed and
considered the development proposal under the applicable provisions of the Municipal Code as
identified herein, has reviewed and considered the recommendation of the Community
Development Director, and has taken and considered public comment at a duly noticed public
hearing on November 13, 2018; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission finds that the
development proposal meets the applicable review criteria and that the approval of the request is
consistent with the goals and objectives of the Land Use Code; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission finds that this Resolution
furthers and is necessary for the promotion of public health, safety, and welfare; and,
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WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution _, Series of
2018, by a ___ to ____ (_ - _) vote, granting approval of Special Review, Stream Margin,
Insubstantial Amendment to a Planned Development and the Variance as identified herein.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission:
Section 1: Special Review for Top of Slope
Pursuant to the procedures and standards set forth in Title 26 of the Aspen Municipal Code, the
Planning and Zoning Commission hereby approves an alternative top of slope determination via
Special Review as identified in the attached Exhibit A. The applicant shall submit a Site
Improvement Survey/Plat depicting the approved Top of Slope to the City for recordation
purposes within 180 days of this approval.
Section 2: Stream Margin Review
Pursuant to the procedures and standards set forth in Title 26 of the Aspen Municipal Code, the
Planning and Zoning Commission hereby approves a Stream Margin Review with the following
conditions of approval:
A. Engineering Conditions of Approval
1. All vegetation below the 15’ top of slope setback must be replaced with native
vegetation.
2. Any excavation below the 15’ top of slope setback must be performed by hand.
3. All stormwater runoff must be captured and treated outside of the 15’ Top of
Slope setback.
4. Additional, specialized construction techniques may be required within the
vicinity of the Top of Slope and 15’ setback during building permit review.
B. Parks Conditions of Approval
1. No machinery, storage of material, foot or vehicle traffic allowed below 15’ top
of slope setback.
Section 3: Insubstantial Amendment to a Planned Development
Pursuant to the procedures and standards set forth in Title 26 of the Aspen Municipal Code, the
Planning and Zoning Commission hereby approves the request for an Insubstantial Amendment
to a Planned Development (Chapter 26.445) to allow for the proposed scope of work to take
place on site inclusive of repair of the parking garage’s roof, hardscape and land scape changes.
Section 4: Variance
Pursuant to the procedures and standards set forth in Title 26 of the Aspen Municipal Code, the
Planning and Zoning Commission hereby grants the request for a variance permitting the
installation of a hot tub between the lot line adjacent to Main Street and the multi-family
dwellings on the southeast side of the property (Chapter 26.314).
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Section 5:
This approval does not exempt the project from compliance with applicable zoning, building, or
any other applicable code regulations within the City of Aspen’s Municipal Code. The applicant
must submit a building permit application demonstrating compliance with all applicable codes
prior to any development on site.
Section 6:
All material representations and commitments made by the Applicant pursuant to the development
proposal approvals as herein awarded, whether in public hearing or documentation presented before
the Planning and Zoning Commission, are hereby incorporated in such site development approvals
and the same shall be complied with as if fully set forth herein, unless amended by an authorized
entity.
Section 7:
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 8:
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 Commission at its meeting on November 13, 2018.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION:
____________________________ ______________________________
Jim True, City Attorney Skippy Mesirow, Chair
ATTEST:
____________________________
Jeanine Stickle, Records Manager
Attachments:
Exhibit A: Approved site plan identifying Alternative Top of Slope
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Exhibit A: Approved site plan identifying Alternative Top of Slope
Exhibit A: Approved site plan identifying Alternative Top of Slope
15’ setback
Exhibit A: Approved site plan identifying Alternative Top of Slope
New Top
of slope
100-year
flood plane
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TO: Planning & Zoning
FROM: Kevin Rayes, Planner
THRU: Jennifer Phelan, Deputy Planning Director
RE: River Park Condominiums
Review, Insubstantial Amendment to a Planned Development and Variance
MEETING DATE: November 13, 2018
APPLICANT:
River Park Condominiums Homeowner Association
Group, PO Box 4100, Basalt, CO 81621
REPRESENTATIVE:
David Rosenfeld, Charles Cunniffe Architects
LOCATION:
River Park Condominiums, 100-154 N. Spring Street
CURRENT ZONING:
Located in the Residential Multi Family
(R/MF) zone district with a Planned Development (PD)
SUMMARY:
The applicant plans to make structural repairs to various
components of an existing parking garage as well as secondary
improvements to the property. In order to conduct this work, the
applicant requests four reviews: (1) a
determination from what is specified by the City of Aspen Stream
Margin Map; (2) a concurrent stream margin review based on the
newly established top of slope; (3) an insubstantial
a Planned Development; and (4) variance
between the lot line adjacent to Main Street and the condo
dwellings on the south east side of the property.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission
approve the requests with conditions.
be owed for the removal of the trees and vegetation to conduct
maintenance on the green roof. Mitigation can be partially
offset with the landscaping that is proposed.
that impacts tree dripline will be addressed
permit. For the work proposed within
top of slope, additional conditions will be addressed as part of
the building permit. These conditions may include restrictions
on using machinery within the 15-foot top
MEMORANDUM
Planning & Zoning Commission
Kevin Rayes, Planner
Jennifer Phelan, Deputy Planning Director
River Park Condominiums, 100-154 N. Spring Street, Special Review
Insubstantial Amendment to a Planned Development and Variance
November 13, 2018
Homeowner Association c/o Romero
Charles Cunniffe Architects
154 N. Spring Street
Planned Development (PD) overlay.
plans to make structural repairs to various
parking garage as well as secondary
improvements to the property. In order to conduct this work, the
an alternative top of slope
from what is specified by the City of Aspen Stream
concurrent stream margin review based on the
nsubstantial amendment to
ariance to install a hot tub
between the lot line adjacent to Main Street and the condo
dwellings on the south east side of the property.
Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission
Significant mitigation will
be owed for the removal of the trees and vegetation to conduct
maintenance on the green roof. Mitigation can be partially
offset with the landscaping that is proposed. Any development
that impacts tree dripline will be addressed as part of the tree
within the 15-foot setback of the
top of slope, additional conditions will be addressed as part of
the building permit. These conditions may include restrictions
foot top of slope setback.
Figure 1: Vicinity Map
Figure 2: River Park Condominiums
Green Roof
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Special Review, Stream Margin
Insubstantial Amendment to a Planned Development and Variance
Figure 1: Vicinity Map
River Park Condominiums
Green Roof
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REQUEST OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: The Applicant is requesting the
following approvals from the Planning and Zoning Commission:
· Special Review (Pursuant to Land Use Code Section 26.435.040.E): An application requesting
an appeal of the Stream Margin Map’s top of slope determination requires Special Review by
the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Planning and Zoning Commission is the final
review body.
· Stream Margin Review (Chapter 26.435.40): An application for development on a property
within one-hundred (100) feet, measured horizontally, from the high-water line of the
Roaring Fork River and its tributary streams, or within the Flood Hazard Area requires a
Stream Margin Review. Development in those areas are subject to heightened review
because they are in an Environmentally Sensitive Area. An application for a Stream Margin
review is typically reviewed administratively, but because the review is contingent on the top
of slope determination, the applicant requested to include the review in a one-step review
process by the Planning and Zoning Commission to simplify the process. The Planning and
Zoning Commission is the final review body.
· Insubstantial Amendment to a Planned Development (Chapter 26.445) An application for an
insubstantial amendment to a Planned Development is typically reviewed administratively,
however, staff has included the review within this process to simplify the review to authorize
the repairs and improvements on site. The Planning and Zoning Commission is the final
review body.
· Variance (Chapter 26.314) An application requesting the installation of a hot tub between the
lot line adjacent to a street and multi-family dwellings. An application for a dimensional
variance is typically reviewed by the Board of Adjustment, but as other land use reviews are
before the Commission, this request can be consolidated.
BACKGROUND:
The River Park Condominiums consists of 4 multi-family buildings, with 13 units located in the
Residential Multi- Family (R/MF) zone district with a Planned Development (PD) overlay. The
property is located along the bank of the Roaring Fork River and is located within the Stream Margin
Review area (see Figure 3). The site contains a subgrade parking garage with an at-grade green roof
in need of structural repairs. To repair the below-grade roof structure, landscaping on the green roof
must be removed (see Figure 4). The applicant plans to re-landscape the green roof with new trees, a
lawn and native vegetation (see Figure 5). The Park’s Department has concluded that significant
mitigation will be owed for the removal of the trees and vegetation to conduct maintenance on the
green roof. Mitigation can be partially offset with the new tree plantings and landscaping that is
proposed.
The applicant also plans to make secondary improvements to the site including repairing and
replacing all onsite snowmelt, repairing storm drain systems, adding a hot tub and improving
stormwater runoff quality (see Figure 3).
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As a Planned Development, proposed changes to the site
an amendment to the Planned Development.
Nearly half the property currently sits below the established
consists of remodeling, some features are new and would not be permitted without an alternative
top of slope determination. To redevelop the property, an alternative
must be established through a Special Review by the Planning and Zoning Commission
The hot tub that the applicant plans to install would be located between the lot li
Street and the condo dwellings on the southeast side of the property. Land Use Code section
26.575.020.E.5, Allowed Projections into Setbacks
prohibited between any lot line adjacent to a str
Figure 3: Proposed Site Plan & New Top of Slope
evelopment, proposed changes to the site-specific development must be approved as
evelopment.
Nearly half the property currently sits below the established top of slope. Although most of the work
consists of remodeling, some features are new and would not be permitted without an alternative
lope determination. To redevelop the property, an alternative top of slope
must be established through a Special Review by the Planning and Zoning Commission
The hot tub that the applicant plans to install would be located between the lot line adjacent to Main
Street and the condo dwellings on the southeast side of the property. Land Use Code section
26.575.020.E.5, Allowed Projections into Setbacks, specifies that hot tubs, spas and pools are
prohibited between any lot line adjacent to a street and any structure. The proposed location of the
hot tub is subject to the granting of a
variance.
& New Top of Slope
15-ft. setback
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must be approved as
lope. Although most of the work
consists of remodeling, some features are new and would not be permitted without an alternative
lope determination
must be established through a Special Review by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
ne adjacent to Main
Street and the condo dwellings on the southeast side of the property. Land Use Code section
specifies that hot tubs, spas and pools are
eet and any structure. The proposed location of the
hot tub is subject to the granting of a
100-year
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New Top
of slope
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Figure 4: Green Roof Plant Protection & Removal
Figure 5: Proposed Green Roof Landscaping
REVIEWS:
Staff Comment
Protection & Removal
Proposed Green Roof Landscaping
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Stream Margin & Special Review:
Section 26.435.040.E, Special Review, requires an application seeking an appeal of the Stream
Margin Map’s top of slope designation be processed as a Special Review. The criteria for seeking a
alternative top of slope is surveyed by a surveyor and then
Department. Stream Margin Review applies to areas located
measured horizontally, from the high
or within the one-hundred-year floodplain where it extends one hundred (100) feet from the high
water line of the Roaring Fork River and i
margin).”
There are eleven (11) review criteria associated with Stream Margin Review, and two (2) associated
with Special Review. Staff findings for the review criteria for the Stream Margin Revi
in Exhibit A and the top of slope determination Special Review are included in Exhibit
The top of slope determination was submitted by a licensed surveyor and referred to the City of
Aspen Engineering and Parks Departments for review. The Engineering and Parks Departments
have reviewed and approved the top of
possible conditions that will be addressed as part of the building permit. These conditions may
include restrictions on using machinery within the 15
methods to hand tools only. Other conditions may
showing minimal disturbance to the bank during construction.
Insubstantial Amendment to a Planned Development
A Planned Development represents a site
memorialized. Section 26.445.110.A, Insubstantial Amendments
changes to a Planned Development
Development. There are five (5) review criteria associated with an insubstantial amendment to a
Planned Development. Staff findings for the review criteria are included in Exhibit C
Figure 6: Progressive Height Section
Section 26.435.040.E, Special Review, requires an application seeking an appeal of the Stream
lope designation be processed as a Special Review. The criteria for seeking a
lope is surveyed by a surveyor and then substantiated by the City Engineering
Department. Stream Margin Review applies to areas located “within one hundred (100) feet,
measured horizontally, from the high-water line of the Roaring Fork River and its tributary streams
year floodplain where it extends one hundred (100) feet from the high
water line of the Roaring Fork River and its tributary streams, or within a Flood Hazard Area
There are eleven (11) review criteria associated with Stream Margin Review, and two (2) associated
Staff findings for the review criteria for the Stream Margin Review are included
etermination Special Review are included in Exhibit B
lope determination was submitted by a licensed surveyor and referred to the City of
Aspen Engineering and Parks Departments for review. The Engineering and Parks Departments
op of slope proposal submitted by the applicant
possible conditions that will be addressed as part of the building permit. These conditions may
include restrictions on using machinery within the 15-foot top of slope setback, limiting construction
methods to hand tools only. Other conditions may require detailed grading and spot elevations
showing minimal disturbance to the bank during construction. Saff finds that none of the proposed
changes infringe on the 45-degree progressive height
plane (see figure 6).
Planned Development
evelopment represents a site-specific approval. The changes proposed need to be
Section 26.445.110.A, Insubstantial Amendments, requires an application seeking
evelopment be processed as an insubstantial amendment to a
There are five (5) review criteria associated with an insubstantial amendment to a
Planned Development. Staff findings for the review criteria are included in Exhibit C.
ion
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Section 26.435.040.E, Special Review, requires an application seeking an appeal of the Stream
lope designation be processed as a Special Review. The criteria for seeking an
substantiated by the City Engineering
ndred (100) feet,
water line of the Roaring Fork River and its tributary streams
year floodplain where it extends one hundred (100) feet from the high-
ts tributary streams, or within a Flood Hazard Area (stream
There are eleven (11) review criteria associated with Stream Margin Review, and two (2) associated
ew are included
B.
lope determination was submitted by a licensed surveyor and referred to the City of
Aspen Engineering and Parks Departments for review. The Engineering and Parks Departments
lope proposal submitted by the applicant with some
possible conditions that will be addressed as part of the building permit. These conditions may
foot top of slope setback, limiting construction
require detailed grading and spot elevations
aff finds that none of the proposed
degree progressive height
specific approval. The changes proposed need to be
an application seeking
mendment to a Planned
There are five (5) review criteria associated with an insubstantial amendment to a
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The scope and changes to the hardscape features, landscaping and repairs to the green roof meet the
criteria for an insubstantial amendment.
Variance of Dimensional Requirements
Section 26.575.020.E.5, Allowed Projections into Setbacks specifies that hot tubs, spas, pools and
water features are prohibited between any lot line adjacent to a street and any structure. An
application that requests the addition of a hot tub between the lot line adjacent to a street and a
structure is processed as a variance pursuant to the Land Use Code standards outlined in Exhibit D.
A street facing swimming pool currently exists between the dwelling units on southeast side of the
property and Main Street. A hot tub was originally proposed to be located to the east of the existing
swimming pool. Herron Park extends between the southeast side of the existing pool area and Main
Street. Due to the presence of the park in this area, staff did not consider the proposed location of
the hot tub to be street facing and approved its proposed location. However, the Engineering
Department denied the placement of the hot tub to the east of the existing swimming pool because
it would encroach into the top of slope, 15-foot setback. The placement of the hot tub to the west of
the existing pool would satisfy stream margin setback standards and would require the minimum
variance necessary to make possible reasonable use of the hot tub.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Community Development Department recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission
approve the request for Stream Margin Review, Special Review, insubstantial amendment to a
Planned Development and granting of the variance for the scope of improvements to the complex.
PROPOSED MOTION:
Motion 1.
“I move to approve the Resolution, granting approval for Stream Margin Review, Special Review,
insubstantial amendment to a Planned Development and a variance as depicted in Exhibits A-D to
the Resolution.
Attachments:
Exhibit A- Stream Margin Review Criteria
Exhibit B- Stream Margin Special Review- Top of Slope Determination Review Criteria
Exhibit C- Insubstantial Amendment to a Planned Development Review Criteria
Exhibit D- Variance Review Criteria
Exhibit E- Application
Exhibit F- Public Noticing Affidavit
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Exhibit A
Stream Margin Review Criteria
Section 26.435.040.C, Stream margin review standards. No development shall be permitted
within the stream margin of the Roaring Fork River unless the Community Development Director
makes a determination that the proposed development complies with all requirements set forth
below:
1. It can be demonstrated that any proposed development which is in the Special Flood
Hazard Area will not increase the base flood elevation on the parcel proposed for
development. This shall be demonstrated by an engineering study prepared by a
professional engineer registered to practice in the State which shows that the base flood
elevation will not be raised, including, but not limited to, proposing mitigation techniques
on or off-site which compensate for any base flood elevation increase caused by the
development.
Staff findings: The development will occur outside of the Special Flood Hazard Area and will
not increase the base flood elevation as no site work or development will occur in that area.
The Special Flood Hazard Area is below the 15-foot top of slope setback that restricts grading
and development. Staff finds this criterion to be met.
2. The recommendations of the Aspen Area Community Plan: Parks/Recreation/Open
Space/Trails Plan and the Roaring Fork River Greenway Plan are implemented in the
proposed plan for development, to the greatest extent practicable. Areas of historic public
use or access shall be dedicated via a recorded easement for public use. A fisherman's
easement granting public fishing access within the high-water boundaries of the river
course shall be granted via a recorded "Fisherman's Easement."
Staff findings: At this time no public use, access, or easements exist on the property. Staff
finds this criterion to be not applicable.
3. There is no vegetation removed or damaged or slope grade changes (cut or fill) made
outside of a specifically defined building envelope. A building envelope shall be designated
by this review and said envelope shall be designated by this review and said envelope shall
be recorded on a plat pursuant to Subsection 26.435.040.F.1.
Staff findings: The proposed work within the 15-foot top of slope setback is limited to
maintenance of the existing pool deck. The applicant has indicated no vegetation will be
removed or damaged, and no slope or grade changes are proposed within the top of slope
setback. The Engineering Department has indicated that some possible conditions will be
addressed as part of the building permit. These conditions may include restrictions on using
machinery within the 15-foot top of slope setback, limiting construction methods to hand tools
only. Other conditions may require detailed grading and spot elevations showing minimal
disturbance to the bank during construction. Native vegetation may be used below the 15-foot
top of slope setback if approved by the City of Aspen Parks Department. Staff finds this
criterion to be met.
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4. The proposed development does not pollute or interfere with the natural changes of the
river, stream or other tributary, including erosion and/or sedimentation during
construction. Increased on-site drainage shall be accommodated within the parcel to
prevent entry into the river or onto its banks. Pools or hot tubs cannot be drained outside
of the designated building envelope.
Staff findings: The applicant has indicated that sedimentation that occurs during
construction will be mitigated in accordance with an erosion control plan to be submitted for
review as part of the building permit. Drainage from the development will be treated and
detained in accordance with the City of Aspen Urban Runoff Management Plan. Pools and hot
tubs will not be drained into storm water systems. Staff finds this criterion to be met.
5. Written notice is given to the Colorado Water Conservation Board prior to any alteration or
relocation of a water course and a copy of said notice is submitted to the Federal
Emergency Management Agency.
Staff findings: No alteration of the watercourse is proposed. Written notice to the Colorado
Water Conservation Board and the Federal Emergency Management Agency are not required.
Staff finds this criterion to be met.
6. A guarantee is provided in the event a water course is altered or relocated, that applies to
the developer and his heirs, successors and assigns that ensures that the flood carrying
capacity on the parcel is not diminished.
Staff findings: The proposed development will not alter or relocate the existing water course.
Staff finds this criterion to be met.
7. Copies are provided of all necessary federal and state permits relating to work within the
100-year flood plain.
Staff findings: Staff finds this criterion to be not applicable.
8. There is no development other than approved native vegetation planting taking place
below the top of slope or within fifteen (15) feet of the top of slope or the high waterline,
whichever is most restrictive. This is an effort to protect the existing riparian vegetation
and bank stability. New plantings (including trees, shrubs, flowers and grasses) outside of
the designated building envelope on the river side shall be native riparian vegetation as
approved by the City. A landscape plan will be submitted with all development
applications. The top of slope and 100-year flood plain elevation of the Roaring Fork River
shall be determined by the Stream Margin Map located in the Community Development
Department and filed at the City Engineering Department.
Staff findings: The Applicant proposes a new top of slope. The proposed top of slope location
has been approved by the City Engineering Department. The proposed work within the 15-foot
top of slope setback is limited to maintenance of the existing pool deck. The applicant has
indicated no vegetation will be removed or damaged, and no slope or grade changes are
proposed within the top of slope setback. Staff finds this criterion to be met.
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9. All development outside the fifteen (15) foot setback from the top of slope does not exceed
a height delineated by a line drawn at a forty-five (45) degree angle from ground level at
the top of slope. Height shall be measured and determined by the Community
Development Director using the definition for height set forth at Section 26.04.100 and
method of calculating height set forth at Section 26.575.020 as shown in Figure "A."
Staff findings: The existing and proposed structure does not project into the restricted height
area as defined by this standard. Staff finds this criterion to be met.
10. All exterior lighting is low and downcast with no light(s) directed toward the river or
located down the slope and shall be in compliance with Section 26.575.150. A lighting plan
will be submitted with all development applications.
Staff findings: A lighting plan was submitted with the application. All exterior lighting will
comply with the provisions Outdoor Lighting, Section 26.575.150 of the Land Use Code. Staff
finds this criterion to be met.
11. There has been accurate identification of wetlands and riparian zones.
Staff findings: The applicant has indicated, and no documentation has been found by staff
that there are any wetlands or riparian zones located within the property. Staff finds this
criterion to be met.
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Exhibit B
Special Review Criteria
Section 26.435.040, Stream margin review.
E. Special review. An application requesting a variance from the stream margin review standards
or an appeal of the Stream Margin Map's top of slope determination, shall be processed as a special
review in accordance with common development review procedure set forth in Chapter 26.304.
The special review shall be considered at a public hearing for which notice has been published,
posted and mailed, pursuant to Subsection 26.304.060.E.3 Paragraphs a, b and c. Review is by the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
A special review from the stream margin review determination may be approved, approved with
conditions or denied based on conformance with the following review criteria:
1. An authorized survey from a Colorado professionally licensed surveyor shows a different
determination in regard to the top of slope and 100-year flood plain than the Stream
Margin Map located in the Community Development Department and filed in the City
Engineering Department.
Staff findings: The Applicant is proposing an alternative top of slope location and has
submitted a survey from a licensed surveyor showing the proposed top of slope and 100-year
flood plain. The Applicant has coordinated with the City of Aspen Engineering and Parks
Departments. Staff finds this criterion to be met.
2. The proposed development meets the stream margin review standard(s) upon which the
Community Development Director had based the finding of denial.
Staff findings: The proposed development meets the review criteria of Section
26.435.040.C., Stream Margin Review, as outlined in exhibit A. Staff finds this criterion to be
met.
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Exhibit C
Review Criteria for an Insubstantial Amendment of a Planned Development
Section 26.445.110, Amendments.
A. Insubstantial Amendments. An insubstantial amendment requires an application
seeking changes to a Planned Development be processed as an insubstantial amendment to
a Planned Development. An insubstantial amendment must meet the following criteria:
1. The request does not change the use or character of the development.
Staff findings: The River Park Condominiums functions as a residential multi-family
property. The use of the site will not change as a result of the proposed maintenance
work and the addition of the hot tub. Staff finds this criterion to be met.
2. The request is consistent with the conditions and representations in the project’s
original approval, or otherwise represent an insubstantial change.
Staff findings: The use of the River Park Condominiums as a residential multi-family
site will not change as a result of the proposed maintenance and addition of the hot
tub. Staff finds this criterion to be met.
3. The request does not require granting a variation from the project’s allowed use(s)
and does not request an increase in the allowed height or floor area.
Staff findings: No changes are proposed to the approved floor area. Conducting on-
site maintenance and adding a hot tub does not require a variation from the project’s
allowed uses. Staff finds this criterion to be met.
4. Any proposed changes to the approved dimensional requirements are limited to a
technical nature, respond to a design parameter that could not have been foreseen
during the Project Review approval, are within dimensional tolerances stated in the
Project Review, or otherwise represents an insubstantial change.
Staff findings: The proposed maintenance is limited to existing infrastructure originally
approved on site. Staff finds this criterion to be met.
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Exhibit D
Review Criteria for a dimensional variance
Section 26.314, Variances.
26.314.040, Standards applicable to variances.
In order to authorize a variance from the dimensional requirements of Title 26, to place
the hot tub between the lot line adjacent to Main street and the condo dwellings on the
southeast side of the property, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall make a
finding that the following three (3) circumstances exist:
1. The grant of variance will be generally consistent with the purposes, goals, objectives and
policies of this Title and the Municipal Code.
Staff findings: The purpose of the City’s land use code is very general. It does, however,
speak to the legitimate rights and reasonable expectations of property owners. Staff believes
a reasonable expectation is that zoning limitations are observed and enforced as uniformly as
practical. Staff finds this criterion to be met.
2. The grant of variance is the minimum variance that will make possible the reasonable use
of the parcel, building or structure.
Staff findings: The hot tub was originally proposed to be located to the east of the existing
swimming pool. Herron Park extends between the southeast side of the existing pool area and
Main Street. Due to the presence of the park in this area, staff did not consider the proposed
location of the hot tub to be street facing and approved its proposed location. However, the
Engineering Department denied the placement of the hot tub to the east of the existing
swimming pool because it would encroach into the Top of Slope, 15-foot setback. The
placement of the hot tub to the west of the existing pool would satisfy stream margin setback
standards and would require the minimum variance necessary to make possible reasonable use
of the hot tub. Staff finds this criterion to be met.
3. Literal interpretation and enforcement of the terms and provisions of this Title would
deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other parcels in the same zone district
and would cause the applicant unnecessary hardship, as distinguished from mere
inconvenience. In determining whether an applicant's rights would be deprived, the
Planning and Zoning Commission shall consider whether either of the following conditions
apply:
a. There are special conditions and circumstances which are unique to the parcel, building
or structure, which are not applicable to other parcels, structures or buildings in the
same zone district and which do not result from the actions of the applicant; or
Staff findings: Due to the presence of Herron Park between the southeast side of the
existing pool area and Main Street, placing the hot tub to the east of the existing pool
would comply with the land use standards that prohibit the placement of a hot tub
between any lot line adjacent to a street and a structure. However, the pool areas
proximity to the top of slope 15-foot setback creates a special circumstance that is unique
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to the parcel and not applicable to other parcels or structures in the same zone district.
Staff finds this criterion to be met.
b. Granting the variance will not confer upon the applicant any special privilege denied the
terms of this Title and the Municipal Code to other parcels, buildings or structures, in
the same zone district.
Staff findings: Given the unique circumstances of this parcel, staff finds that placing the hot
tub to the west of the existing pool will not confer any special privilege to the applicant. Staff
finds this criterion to be met.
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CITY OF ASPEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
November 2017 City of Aspen|130 S. Galena St.|(970) 920 5090
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
GENERAL LAND USE PACKET
Attached is an Application for review of Development that requires Land Use Review pursuant to
The City of Aspen Land Use Code: Included in this package are the following attachments:
1.Development Application Fee Policy, Fee Schedule and Agreement
to Pay Application Fees Form
2.Land Use Application Form
3.Dimensional Requirements Form (if required)
4.HOA Compliance Form
5.Development Review Procedure
All Application are reviewed based on the criteria established in Title 26 of the Aspen Municipal Code. Title 26 of
the Aspen Municipal Code is available at the City Clerk’s Office on the second floor of City Hall and on the internet
at www.cityofaspen.com, City Departments, City Clerk, Municipal Code, and search Title 26.
We require all applicants to hold a Pre-Application Conference with a Planner in the Community Development
Department so that the requirements for submitting a complete application can be fully described. This
meeting can happen in person or by phone or e-mail. Also, depending upon the complexity of the
development proposed, submitting one copy of the development application to the Case Planner to determine
accuracy, inefficiencies, or redundancies can reduce the overall cost of materials and Staff time.
Please recognize that review of these materials does not substitute for a complete review of the Aspen Land Use
Regulations. While this application package attempts to summarize the key provisions of the Code as they apply
to your type of development, it cannot possibly replicate the detail or the scope of the Code. If you have
questions which are not answered by the materials in this package, we suggest that you contact the staff
member assigned to your case, contact Planner of the Day, or consult the applicable sections of the Aspen Land
Use Code.
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CITY OF ASPEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
November 2017 City of Aspen|130 S. Galena St.|(970) 920 5090
Land Use Review Fee Policy
The City of Aspen has established a review fee policy for the processing of land use applications. A flat fee or deposit is
collected for land use applications based on the type of application submitted.
A flat fee is collected by Community Development for applications which normally take a minimal and predictable amount of
staff time to process. Review fees for other City Departments reviewing the application (referral departments) will also be
collected when necessary. Flat fees are cumulative – meaning an application with multiple flat fees must be pay the sum of
those flat fee. Flat fees are not refundable.
A review fee deposit is collected by Community Development when more extensive staff time is required.
Actual staff time spent will be charged against the deposit. Various City staff may also charge their time spent on the case in
addition to the case planner. Deposit amount may be reduces if, in the opinion of the Community Development Director, the
project is expected to take significantly less time to process than the deposit indicates.
A determination on the deposit amount shall be made during the pre-application conference by the case planner. Hourly
billing shall still apply.
All applications must include an Agreement to Pay Application Fees. One payment including the deposit for Planning and
referral agency fees must be submitted with each land use application, made payable to the City of Aspen. Applications will
not be accepted for processing without the required fee.
The Community Development Department shall keep an accurate record of the actual time required for the processing of a
land use application requiring a deposit. The City can provide a summary report of fees due at the applicant’s request. The
applicant will be billed for the additional costs incurred by the City when the processing of an application by the Community
Development Department takes more time or expense than is covered by the deposit. Any direct costs attributable to a
project review shall be billed to the applicant with no additional administrative charge. In the event the processing of an
application takes less time than provided for by the deposit, the department shall refund the unused portion of the deposited
fee to the applicant. Fees shall be due regardless of whether an applicant receives approval.
Unless otherwise combined by the Director for simplicity of billing, all applications for conceptual, final and recordation of
approval documents shall be handled as individual cases for the purpose of billing. Upon conceptual approval all billing shall be
reconciled and past due invoices shall be paid prior to the Director accepting an application for final review. Final review shall
require a new deposit at the rate in effect at the time of final submission. Upon final approval all billing shall be again reconciled
prior to the Director accepting an application for review of technical documents for recordation.
The Community Development Director may cease processing of a land use application for which an unpaid invoice is 30 or more
days past due. Unpaid invoices of 90 days or more past due may be assessed a late fee of 1.7% per month. An unpaid invoice o f
120 days or more may be subject to additional actions as may be assigned by the Municipal Court Judge. All payment information
is public domain.
All invoices shall be paid prior to issuance of a Development Order or recordation of development agreements and plats. The City
will not accept a building permit for a property until all invoices are paid in full. For permits already accepted, and unpaid invoice
of 90 days or more days may result in cessation of building permit processing or issuance of a stop work order until full payment is
made.
The property owner of record is the party responsible for payment of all costs associated with a land use application
for the property. Any secondary agreement between a property owner and an applicant representing the owner (e.g.
a contract purchaser) regarding payment of fees is solely between those private parties.
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700 E. Main, Aspen CORiver Park HOAJim Korpela4550.00Stream Margin ReviewRomero Group, Attn: Jim Korpela. 208 Midland Ave, P.O. Box 4100, Basalt, CO 81621jkorpela@romero-group.com970.925.3475P41VI.A.
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CITY OF ASPEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
LAND USE APPLICATION
Project Name and Address:_________________________________________________________________________
Parcel ID # (REQUIRED) _____________________________
APPLICANT:
Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone #: ___________________________ email: __________________________________
REPRESENTIVATIVE:
Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone#: _____________________________ email:___________________________________
Description: Existing and Proposed Conditions
Review: Administrative or Board Review
Have you included the following?FEES DUE: $ ______________
Pre-Application Conference Summary
Signed Fee Agreement
HOA Compliance form
All items listed in checklist on PreApplication Conference Summary
Required Land Use Review(s):
Growth Management Quota System (GMQS) required fields:
Net Leasable square footage _________ Lodge Pillows______ Free Market dwelling units ______
Affordable Housing dwelling units_____ Essential Public Facility square footage ________
700 E. Main, Aspen, CO 81611
273707326013
Jim Korpela (Romero Group)
208 Midland Ave, PO Box 4100, Basalt, CO 81621
970.925.3475 jkorpela@romero-group.com
David Rosenfeld (CCA)
610 E. Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611
970.925.5590 davidr@cunniffe.com
Replace the existing green roof and walkways at the River Park town homes at 700 E. Main. Improvements
will include removing an existing stair, redesigning an existing stair, adding a new spa and water feature.
Administrative and P&Z
Stream Margin
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4550.00
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CITY OF ASPEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCEDURE
1.Attend pre-application conference. During this one-on-one meeting, staff will determine the review process
which applies to your development proposal and will identify the materials necessary to review your application.
2.Submit Development Application. Based on your pre-application meeting, you should respond to the
application package and submit the requested number of copies of the complete application and the application
and the appropriate processing fee to the Community Development Department.
3.Determination of Completeness. Within five working days of the date of your submission, staff will review the
application, and will notify you in writing whether the application is complete or if additional materials are
required. Please be aware that the purpose of the completeness review is to determine whether or not the
information you have submitted is adequate to review the request, and not whether the information is sufficient
to obtain approval.
4.Staff Review of Development Application. Once your application is determined to be complete, it will be
reviews by the staff for compliance with the applicable standards of the Code. During the staff review stage, the
application will be referred to other agencies for comments. The Planner assigned to your case or the agency may
contact you if additional information is needed or if problems are identified. A memo will be written by the staff
member for signature by the Community Development Director. The memo will explain whether your application
complies with the Code and will list any conditions which should apply if the application is to be approved.
Final approval of any Development Application which amends a recorded document, such as a plat, agreement or
deed restriction, will require the applicant to prepare an amended version of that document for review and
approval by staff. Staff will provide the applicant with the applicable contents for the revised plat, while the City
Attorney is normally in charge of the form for recorded agreements and deed restrictions. We suggest that you
not go to the trouble or expense of preparing these documents until the staff has determined that your
application is eligible for the requested amendment or exemption.
5.Board Review of Application. If a public hearing is required for the land use action that you are requesting,
then the Planning Staff will schedule a hearing date for the application upon determination that the Application is
complete. The hearing(s) will be scheduled before the appropriate reviewing board(s). The applicant will be
required to nail notice (one copy provided by the Community Development Department) to property owners
within 30 feet of the subject property and post notice (sign available at the Community Development Department)
of the public hearing on the site at least fifteen (15) days prior to the hearing date (please see Attachment 6 for
instructions). The Planning Staff will publish notice of the hearing in the paper for land use requests that require
publication.
The Planning Staff will then formulate a recommendation on the land use request and draft a memo to the
reviewing board(s). Staff will supply the Applicant with a copy of the Planning Staff’s memo approximately 5 days
prior to the hearing. The public hearing(s) will take place before the appropriate review boards. Public Hearings
include a presentation by the Planning Staff, a presentation by the Applicant (optional), consideration of public
comment, and the reviewing board’s questions and decision.
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6.Issuance of Development Order. If the land use review is approved, then the Planning Staff will issue a
Development Order which allows the Applicant to proceed into Building Permit Application.
7.Receipt of Building Permit. Once you have received a copy of the signed staff approval, you may proceed to
building permit review. During this time, your project will be examined for its compliance with the Uniform
Building Code. It will also be checked for compliance with applicable provisions of the Land Use Regulations which
were not reviewed in detail during the one step review (this might include a check of floor area ratios, setbacks,
parking, open space and the like). Fees for water, sewer, parks and employee housing will be collected if due. Any
document required to be recorded, such as a plat, deed restriction or agreement, will be reviewed and recorded
before a Building Permit is submitted.
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Site Alex Ewers, P.E. 53341
Project Engineer
Not to Scale
River Park Condominiums
700 E. Main Street
Aspen, CO 81611
Sheet Index
Project Address
Scope of Work
The civil engineering scope of this project includes grading, drainage and site design.
Stream Margin Review Set
August 17 , 2018
118 West Sixth Street, Suite 200
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
970.945.1004 www.sgm-inc.com
River Park HOA
700 E. Main, Aspen, CO
1-COVER - Cover Sheet
G1 - General Notes
V1 - Existing Conditions Map
C1 - Demolition Plan
C2 - Site Plan
C3 - Dimension Plan
C4 - Grading Plan
C5 - Drainage Plan
C6 - Erosion Control Plan
C7 - Details
C8 - Details (2)
C9 - Details (3)
Title:
Cover SheetRevision#Dwg No.River Park HOA700 E. Main, Aspen, COJob No.
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Date:
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TO: City of Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission
FROM: Garrett Larimer, Planner
THRU: Jessica Garrow, Community Development Director
RE: Special Review
Series of 2018
MEETING DATE: November 13, 2018
APPLICANT: Brent and Debbie Sembler
Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33707
REPRESENTATIVE: BendonAdams, 300 S Spring
St. #202, Aspen, CO 81611
LOCATION: 222 S. Cleveland St.
CURRENT ZONING: Residential Multi
(RMF)
SUMMARY: The applicant is seeking
Review for a variation to the Accessory Dwelling
Unit (ADU) Design Standards to replace an ADU
that was removed without the necessary
approvals. The ADU was approved under a
that allowed subgrade ADU’s. The applicant is
interested in replacing the unit in the same
location, but the current code does not allow for
subgrade ADU’s.
MEMORANDUM
City of Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission
Garrett Larimer, Planner
Jessica Garrow, Community Development Director
Special Review – ADU Design Standards – 222 S Cleveland St.
, 2018
Brent and Debbie Sembler, 5858
BendonAdams, 300 S Spring
Residential Multi-Family
The applicant is seeking Special
Review for a variation to the Accessory Dwelling
Unit (ADU) Design Standards to replace an ADU
he necessary
was approved under a code
that allowed subgrade ADU’s. The applicant is
interested in replacing the unit in the same
the current code does not allow for
STAFF POSITION: Staff recommends either recognizing the circa
1996 ADU design allowances and approving the variations
requested via Special Review or, in the alternative, recognizing
that the replacement of the ADU should meet todays’ design
standards or be vacated pursuant to the code.
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222 S Cleveland St., Resolution No. __,
recommends either recognizing the circa
design allowances and approving the variations
eview or, in the alternative, recognizing
that the replacement of the ADU should meet todays’ design
the code.
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REQUEST OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
· Special Review – Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Standard Variation
The applicant is requesting approval for a variation to the ADU Design Standards related the
replacement of an ADU in the basement of the residence and per section 26.520.080.D. The Code allows
the Planning and Zoning Commission to grant special review approval for variations to the ADU Design
Standards. The Planning and Zoning Commission is the final review authority.
LOCATION/BACKGROUND:
The subject property, 222 S Cleveland St. is a single-family residence located on a lot in the RMF zone district in
the Aspen Infill area. The property was developed in the mid-1990s and received a Certificate of Occupancy in
1996. The land use code at the time allowed for subgrade ADUs, and an ADU was constructed, out of a number
of mitigation options, in the basement to mitigate for the affordable housing impact fees generated by the
development. Although construction of an ADU is an acceptable form of mitigation, the land use code does not
require rental of the unit. Since the property received its Certificate of Occupancy, elements of the ADU were
removed without the necessary approval.
A building permit was submitted and issued for the renovation of the residence and minor changes to the ADU,
which still maintained minimum requirements to be considered an ADU. During an inspection of the property for
the renovation, it was noted by City staff that the ADU did not have the required kitchen appliances. The specific
design requirements have changed over time, but since the late-nineties there have been defined requirements
for the minimum components needed to qualify as an ADU. The current code requires that an ADU contain a full
kitchen including a 4-burner stove, a refrigerator, and a sink. The unit must also have storage, a bathroom, and
access to the unit’s mechanical systems and electrical panel among other standards. A brief history of ADU
requirements is attached as Exhibit D.
Once it was discovered the ADU did not exist and was required, staff informed the applicant of their options: to
replace the ADU meeting current code standards, to apply for special review to replace the ADU with variations
from the current code requirements, or legally remove it. The applicant is interested in replacing the unit with
variations from today’s standards.
CURRENT REQUEST: The applicant is requesting Special Review approval from the Planning and Zoning
Commission to replace an ADU that was removed without approval. Special Review is required when the
Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Standards are not met. If the Planning and Zoning Commission feels it is
appropriate for the unit to be replaced in the previously approved location, the following standards will need to
be varied via Special Review:
1. ADU’s are required to have more than 50% of the finished floor level above grade and be detached from
the primary residence. The proposed ADU would be attached to the primary residence and located
entirely below grade. This is the original condition.
2. The amount of storage provided is below the minimum storage requirements of the code. The current
code requires 10% of the unit’s square footage be provided for storage. Currently one closet is shown at
approximately 4.3% of the units overall square footage. This appears to be the original condition.
3. The current code requires a full kitchen which includes a sink, dishwasher, 24 square feet of counter
space, 15 cubic feet of cabinets, a 30inch wide oven with 4-burner stove top and 20 cubic foot refrigerator
with a freezer.
o The application does not include a dishwasher.
o The refrigerator is shown at approximately 6 cubic feet.
o An oven with two-burner stove is provided.
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o Approximately 4.7 sq. ft. of counter top space is shown. Cabinet volume is not shown, but based
on the counter surface area, is likely to be below the minimum requirement.
4. An interior connection between the primary residence and the ADU exists and is proposed to remain.
This appears to be the original condition. In order to allow for an entry connection between the two
units, current code requires special review and approval from the Planning & Zoning Commission is
required.
5. The current code requires the ADU have separately accessible utility and mechanical systems. The
primary residence and ADU share mechanical equipment, which is located in a mechanical room outside
the interior connection between the ADU and primary residence. This appears to be the original
condition.
6. The current code requires washer and dryer hookups, none are proposed.
Staff and the applicant have discussed the applicability of older ADU regulations given the era the ADU was
originally constructed. On November 8th, 1999, which is after the unit was built, the ADU Design Standards were
amended and included more detail, especially for the kitchen requirements. Under the 1999 amended code
requirements, the earliest available with specific standards, a number of items are also not met. The elements of
the ADU that don’t comply with the 1999 Code include:
1. The storage provided must be 10% of the units net livable, the plan shows approximately 4.3%.
2. The interior connection must have been approved by the P&Z Commission. No approval was originally
given, as it was not required at the time the ADU was initially built.
It’s important to note that the kitchen complies with all requirements of the 1999 code.
Issues for Discussion:
The application is reviewed under the current code for replacement purposes but given the unique nature of this
situation and the fact that existing infrastructure for an ADU exists, the unit could be replaced essentially in its
original condition with certain variations from today’s standards. Staff also recognizes that the ADU was
removed without any formal approval and there are other paths in the current code to reestablish or remove the
unit.
STAFF COMMENTS:
Staff acknowledges approval was originally granted to place the unit in the basement, but the unit was removed
illegally, and a land use application is required to bring the property back into compliance. All land use
applications are subject to the current code in which they apply, however, this is a unique situation in that the
larger house is already constructed and the ADU is proposed to be located where it was originally. At this time,
staff does not recommend the unit be replaced, given the standards in the current code.
Under the Purpose clause of the land use code for ADUs, the code notes anticipate that “ADUs and carriage
houses represent viable housing opportunities for working residents,” and that the ADUs provide additional
housing opportunities in the town. The purpose section also notes that “detached ADUs and carriage houses are
more likely to be occupied by a local working resident and that “Aspen desires occupied ADUs and carriage
houses”.
The commission can choose to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the Special Review request to vary the
Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Standards and allow the ADU to be replaced in the basement. If the Planning
and Zoning commission finds replacing the ADU in the basement appropriate, it can choose to include variations
for the other standards that have not been met or can require that the applicant comply with as many as of the
standards as the commission feels appropriate.
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If the Planning and Zoning Commission accepts the replacement of the ADU, staff recommends the following
variations be granted, given the existing construction.
1. Allow for the 100% subgrade location of the ADU.
2. Since the mechanical systems of the primary residence and ADU are located in a shared mechanical
room, the interior access requirement would need to be varied to allow for the access between the unit
and primary residence to remain.
3. Meet 1999 kitchen standards including: an oven, a stove with two burners, a sink, a refrigerator with a
minimum capacity of 6 cubic feet, and a freezer.
4. Reduce the minimum storage or closet space required to allow the proposed 4.3% of the units overall
square footage.
PROPOSED MOTION (WORDED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE):
The Resolution as written grants approval of a Special Review request of the applicant allowing for a subgrade
ADU with minimal kitchen facilities and an interior connection, among other items. If the Planning and Zoning
Commission wishes to approve the request the can use the following motion:
“I move to approve Resolution No.___, Series of 2018 to vary the ADU Design Standards to allow for the ADU at
222 S Cleveland St. to be replaced in the originally approved location in the basement as shown in Exhibit A.”
ALTERNATIVE MOTIONS: #1
If the Planning and Zoning Commission does not wish to grant the Special Review request, the Planning and
Zoning Commission can make a motion to deny the Resolution and use the following motion:
“I move to deny Resolution #___ series of 2018 to grant a variation to the ADU Design Standards via Special
Review.”
Attachments:
Exhibit A – Proposed Drawing
Exhibit B – ADU Design Standards - Review Criteria
Exhibit C – Special Review – Review Criteria
Exhibit D – Summary of ADU Code Requirements
Exhibit E - Application
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RESOLUTION NO.
(SERIES OF 2018)
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
APPROVING SPECIAL REVIEW FOR A VARIATION TO THE ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNIT DESIGN STANDARDS IN ORDER TO REPLACE AN ILLEGALLY
REMOVED ADU IN THE ORIGINAL LOCATION IN THE BASEMENT FOR A
PROPERTY LOCATED LOT 1, FELLMAN LOT SPLIT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 31, 1994 IN PLAT BOOK 35 AT PAGE 67,
COMMONLY KNOWN AS
222 S. CLEVELAND ST.
Parcel No. 2737-182-040-004
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department received an application from
Chris Bendon at BendonAdams LLC, on behalf of Brent and Debbie Sembler, requesting Special
Review approval for a variation to the Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Standards to replace an
illegally removed ADU in the original location in the basement at the property at 222 S
Cleveland St; and,
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department Staff reviewed the application
for compliance with the applicable review standards; and,
WHEREAS, upon review of the application, the applicable Land Use Code standards,
the Community Development Director recommended approval of the Special Review for a
variation to the Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Standards and,
WHEREAS, the City of Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed and
considered the development proposal under the applicable provisions of the Municipal Code as
identified herein, has reviewed and considered the recommendation of the Community
Development Director, and has taken and considered public comment at a duly noticed public
hearing on November 13, 2018; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission finds that the
development proposal meets the applicable review criteria and that the approval of the request is
consistent with the goals and objectives of the Land Use Code; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission finds that this Resolution
furthers and is necessary for the promotion of public health, safety, and welfare; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution #___, Series of
2018, by a _____ to _____ (___ - ___) vote, granting approval of Special Review for a variation
to the Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Standards as identified herein.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission:
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Pursuant to the procedures and standards set forth in Title 26 of the Aspen Municipal Code, the
Planning and Zoning Commission hereby approves a variation to the Accessory Dwelling Unit
Design standards via Special Review as identified in the attached Exhibit A, with the following
conditions:
1. A 100% subgrade location of the ADU is permitted.
2. The mechanical systems of the primary residence and ADU are located in a shared
mechanical room, the interior access requirement is varied to allow for the access
between the unit and primary residence to remain.
3. The 1999 kitchen standards shall be met, including: an oven, a stove with two burners, a
sink, a refrigerator with a minimum capacity of 6 cubic feet, and a freezer.
4. A reduction in the minimum storage or closet space required is granted to allow a
minimum fifteen square foot closet.
5. The deed restriction shall be updated to comply with Section 26.520.070, which requires
lease terms of no less than six months.
Section 2:
This approval does not exempt the project from compliance with applicable zoning, building, or
any other applicable code regulations within the City of Aspen’s Municipal Code. The applicant
must submit a building permit application demonstrating compliance with all applicable codes
prior to any development on site.
Section 3:
All material representations and commitments made by the Applicant pursuant to the development
proposal approvals as herein awarded, whether in public hearing or documentation presented before
the Planning and Zoning Commission, are hereby incorporated in such site development approvals
and the same shall be complied with as if fully set forth herein, unless amended by an authorized
entity.
Section 4:
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 5:
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 Commission at its meeting on November 13, 2018.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION:
____________________________ ______________________________
Andrea Bryan, Assistant City Attorney Skippy Mesirow, Chair
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ATTEST:
____________________________
Linda Manning, City Clerk
Attachments:
Exhibit A: Proposed Floor Plan of the ADU
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Exhibit 11
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Exhibit B
ADU Design Standards Review Criteria
Page 1 of 6
Summary of Review Criteria for Section 26.520.050 MET NOT MET
DOES NOT
APPLY
Design Standards: All ADUs and carriage houses
shall conform to the following design standards
unless otherwise approved, pursuant to Subsection
26.520.080.D, Special Review:
1. An ADU must contain between three hundred
(300) and eight hundred (800) net livable square
feet, ten percent (10%) of which must be a closet or
storage area. A carriage house must contain
between eight hundred (800) and one thousand
two hundred (1,200) net livable square feet, ten
percent (10%) of which must be closet or storage
area.
NOT MET
2. An ADU or carriage house must be able to
function as a separate dwelling unit. This includes
the following:
a. An ADU or carriage house must be separately
accessible from the exterior. An interior entrance to
the primary residence may be approved, pursuant
to Special Review;
YES
b. An ADU or carriage house must have separately
accessible utility systems, controls and disconnect
panels. This does not preclude shared services;
YES
Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Standards
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Exhibit B
ADU Design Standards Review Criteria
Page 2 of 6
c. An ADU or carriage house shall contain a full-size
kitchen containing at a minimum:
i. Minimum 30-inch wide oven, 4-burner stovetop.
ii. A sink, dishwasher, and a minimum 20 cubic foot
refrigerator with freezer.
iii. Minimum 24 square feet of counter space and a
minimum of 15 cubic feet of cabinet space.
iv. Kitchens may not be located in a closet.
NOT MET
d. An ADU or carriage house shall contain a ¾ or
larger bathroom containing, at a minimum, a sink, a
toilet and a shower.
YES
e. An ADU or carriage house shall contain
washer/dryer hookups, with a dryer vent rough-in,
to accommodate minimum 27-inch wide
washer/dryer units.
NOT MET
3. One (1) parking space for the ADU or carriage
house shall be provided on-site and shall remain
available for the benefit of the ADU or carriage
house resident. The parking space shall not be
located in tandem, or “stacked,” with a space for
the primary residence.
YES
4. The finished floor level of fifty percent (50%) or
more of the unit’s net livable area is at or above
natural or finished grade, whichever is higher.
NOT MET
5. The ADU or carriage house shall be detached
from the primary residence. An ADU or carriage
house located above a detached garage or
storage area or connected to the primary
residence by an exterior breezeway or trellis shall still
qualify as detached. No interior connections to th e
primary residence, or portions thereof, shall qualify
the ADU or carriage house as detached.
NOT MET
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Exhibit B
ADU Design Standards Review Criteria
Page 3 of 6
26.520.050 Design standards
All ADUs and carriage houses shall conform to the following design standards unless
otherwise approved, pursuant to Subsection 26.520.080.D, Special Review:
1. An ADU must contain between three hundred (300) and eight hundred (800) net
livable square feet, ten percent (10%) of which must be a closet or storage area.
A carriage house must contain between eight hundred (800) and one thousand
two hundred (1,200) net livable square feet, ten percent (10%) of which must be
closet or storage area.
Staff Response: The ADU is shown at 355 sq./ft. which complies with the minimum size
requirements of the current code and 1999 code (original approval granted under mid-
90’s Land Use Code). The closet measures approximately 15.3 sq./ft. which equates to
approximately 4.3% of the overall unit square footage, which is below today’s standards
and the 1999 standards. Since the proposed storage is below the minimum size
6. An ADU or carriage house shall be located
within the dimensional requirements of the Zone
District in which the property is located.
DOES NOT
APPLY
7. The roof design shall prevent snow and ice from
shedding upon an entrance to an ADU or carriage
house. If the entrance is accessed via stairs,
sufficient means of preventing snow and ice from
accumulating on the stairs shall be provided.
YES
8. ADUs and carriage houses shall be developed in
accordance with the requirements of this Title
which apply to residential development in general.
These include, but are not limited to, building code
requirements related to adequate natural light,
ventilation, fire egress, fire suppression and sound
attenuation between living units. This standard
may not be varied.
YES
9. All ADUs and carriage houses shall be registered
with the Housing Authority and the property shall
be deed restricted in accordance with Section
26.520.070, Deed restrictions and enforcement. This
standard may not be varied.
YES
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ADU Design Standards Review Criteria
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requirements, staff finds this criterion to be not met, and Special Review approval would
be required.
2. An ADU or carriage house must be able to function as a separate dwelling unit.
This includes the following:
a. An ADU or carriage house must be separately accessible from the exterior.
An interior entrance to the primary residence may be approved, pursuant to
Special Review;
Staff Response: An exterior stair provides access to the ADU. Interior access is also
provided from the primary structure which, along with the subgrade location, requires
Special Review and approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission. This standard
has remained unchanged from the 1999 version, attached ADU’s with interior
connections weren’t prohibited when the unit was originally approved. Staff finds this
criterion to be met.
b. An ADU or carriage house must have separately accessible utility systems,
controls and disconnect panels. This does not preclude shared services;
Staff Response: The floor plan for the ADU shows an existing mechanical room
accessible from the ADU through the interior access to the primary structure. Since
shared services are allowed and the ADU has access to this mechanical room, staff
finds this criterion to be met.
c. An ADU or carriage house shall contain a full-size kitchen containing at a
minimum:
i. Minimum 30-inch wide oven, 4-burner stovetop.
ii. A sink, dishwasher, and a minimum 20 cubic foot refrigerator with
freezer.
iii. Minimum 24 square feet of counter space and a minimum of 15 cubic
feet of cabinet space.
iv. Kitchens may not be located in a closet.
Staff Response: The proposed kitchen is shown to meet the 1999 code requirements for
a kitchen in an ADU. The house was built under a mid-1990’s code and the kitchen
standards were silent. It’s been discussed between City Staff and the applicant that the
1999 standards, which adopted more clear guidelines for a kitchen in an ADU, may be
used to provide guidance for the kitchen requirements. A two-burner stove top, sink,
kitchen cabinets, refrigerator and freezer (minimum 6 cubic ft. capacity) are proposed,
which would meet these earlier standards. The proposed kitchen does not meet the
current code requirements. Under today’s code a four-burner stove would be required,
a 20-cubic foot refrigerator, dishwasher, and 24 sq./ft. of counter top would be required
under the current code. Since the proposed kitchen does not meet the current
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Exhibit B
ADU Design Standards Review Criteria
Page 5 of 6
standards, staff finds this criterion to not be met, and Special Review approval would be
required.
d. An ADU or carriage house shall contain a ¾ or larger bathroom containing, at
a minimum, a sink, a toilet and a shower.
Staff Response: The code requirements in 1999 are the same as todays requirements.
The proposed ADU contains a shower with a tub, toilet, and sink. Staff finds this criterion
to be met.
e. An ADU or carriage house shall contain washer/dryer hookups, with a dryer
vent rough-in, to accommodate minimum 27-inch wide washer/dryer units.
Staff Response: The proposed ADU does not contain a washer and dryer and no
hookups or venting rough-ins are shown. The 1999 code did not require washer or dryers
or associated hook-ups. The applicant is requesting to replace the unit to the 1999
standards. Since the ADU does not meet the current code requirement, staff finds this
criterion to be not met, and Special Review approval would be required.
3. One (1) parking space for the ADU or carriage house shall be provided on-site
and shall remain available for the benefit of the ADU or carriage house resident.
The parking space shall not be located in tandem, or “stacked,” with a space for
the primary residence.
Staff Response: At least one parking space is provided for use by the resident of the
ADU, staff finds this criterion to be met.
4. The finished floor level of fifty percent (50%) or more of the unit’s net livable area
is at or above natural or finished grade, whichever is higher.
Staff Response: ADU is entirely below grade. The code under which this property was
approved and built did not prohibit subgrade ADU’s and was in conformance with the
applicable code at the time. The applicant is requesting to replace the ADU in the same
location, staff finds this criterion to be not met, and Special Review approval would be
required.
5. The ADU or carriage house shall be detached from the primary residence. An
ADU or carriage house located above a detached garage or storage area or
connected to the primary residence by an exterior breezeway or trellis shall still
qualify as detached. No interior connections to the primary residence, or
portions thereof, shall qualify the ADU or carriage house as detached.
Staff Response: The code in which the property was originally built allowed attached
ADU’s and did not prohibit interior connections. If the commission determines it’s
appropriate to replace the ADU in the originally approved location, it’s impractical
given the circumstances to require the applicant to comply with the requirements of this
section since the illegal removal of the kitchen is all that triggered the replacement of
the ADU process. That being said, the ADU does not comply with the requirements of this
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ADU Design Standards Review Criteria
Page 6 of 6
standard, and therefore, staff finds this criterion to not be met, and Special Review
approval would be required.
6. An ADU or carriage house shall be located within the dimensional requirements
of the Zone District in which the property is located.
Staff Response: Accessory dwelling units are an allowed use in the R/MF zone district.
An analysis of height, floor area, and other dimensional requirements of this zone district
are not included in this review. The applicable dimensional requirements of this zone
district are legally established and are not subject to review as part of this application.
Staff finds this criterion to be not applicable.
7. The roof design shall prevent snow and ice from shedding upon an entrance to
an ADU or carriage house. If the entrance is accessed via stairs, sufficient means
of preventing snow and ice from accumulating on the stairs shall be provided.
Staff Response: The stairs are open to above but are snow melted, staff finds this criterion
to be met.
8. ADUs and carriage houses shall be developed in accordance with the
requirements of this Title which apply to residential development in general.
These include, but are not limited to, building code requirements related to
adequate natural light, ventilation, fire egress, fire suppression and sound
attenuation between living units. This standard may not be varied.
Staff Response: Light and ventilation is provided by windows between the unit and the
stairwell, and the stairs provide emergency egress from the residence. The assemblies
separating the ADU and primary residence are not being altered in this scope of work
and are presumed to comply with the requirements of the code at the time the structure
was built. Staff finds this criterion to be met.
9. All ADUs and carriage houses shall be registered with the Housing Authority and
the property shall be deed restricted in accordance with Section 26.520.070,
Deed restrictions and enforcement. This standard may not be varied.
Staff Response: The property is deed restricted according to the deed restriction with
Reception #383889. Staff finds this criterion to be met.
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Exhibit C
Special Review – ADU Design Standards Review Criteria
Page 1 of 3
Summary of Review Criteria for Section 26.520.080.D
MET NOT MET
DOES NOT
APPLY
D. Special Review. An application requesting a
variation of the ADU and carriage house design
standards shall be processed as a Special Review in
accordance with the common development
review
procedures set forth in Chapter 26.304. The Special
Review shall be considered at a public hearing for
which notice has been posted, mailed, and
published pursuant to Section 26.304.060.E.3.
Review is by the Planning and Zoning Commission. If
the property is an historic landmark, on the
Inventory of Historic Sites and Structures or within a
Historic Overlay District, the Historic
Preservation Commission shall consider the Special
Review.
A Special Review for an ADU or Carriage House
may be approved, approved with conditions or
denied
based on conformance with the following criteria:
1. The proposed ADU or carriage house is designed
in a manner which promotes the purpose of the
ADU and carriage house program, promotes the
purpose of the Zone District in which it is
proposed and promotes the unit's general livability.
NOT MET
2. The proposed ADU or carriage house is designed
to be compatible with and subordinate in
character to, the primary residence considering all
dimensions, site configuration, landscaping,
privacy and historical significance of the property.
YES
Special Reivew - Variation of Accessory Dwelling Unit
Design Standards
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Exhibit C
Special Review – ADU Design Standards Review Criteria
Page 2 of 3
D. Special Review. An application requesting a variation of the ADU and carriage house design
standards shall be processed as a Special Review in accordance with the common development
review procedures set forth in Chapter 26.304. The Special Review shall be considered at a
public hearing for which notice has been posted, mailed, and published pursuant to Section
26.304.060.E.3.
Review is by the Planning and Zoning Commission. If the property is an historic landmark, on
the Inventory of Historic Sites and Structures or within a Historic Overlay District, the Historic
Preservation Commission shall consider the Special Review.
A Special Review for an ADU or Carriage House may be approved, approved with conditions or
denied based on conformance with the following criteria:
1. The proposed ADU or carriage house is designed in a manner which promotes the purpose
of the ADU and carriage house program, promotes the purpose of the Zone District in
which it is proposed and promotes the unit's general livability.
Staff Response: The ADU was built according to the applicable code requirements of the mid-1990’s.
In general staff feels the ADU is a livable unit but is concerned with the likelihood of the unit’s
occupancy in the current location. The ADU is below grade but meets the minimum size requirements,
provides natural light to the unit, has storage, an adequate bathroom, and serviceable kitchen, but
would need variances to meet the minimum requirements for multiple items in the ADU. Overall the
unit is livable, however, given the purpose statement listed below, staff does not find that the ADU
promotes the purpose of the ADU and Carriage House Program. Because of this, staff finds this
criterion to not be met.
26.520.010 Purpose
The purpose of the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and carriage house program is to promote the
longstanding community goal of socially, economically and environmentally responsible development
patterns which balance Aspen the resort and Aspen the community. Aspen values balanced neighborhoods
and a sense of commonality between local working residents and part-time residents. ADUs and carriage
houses represent viable housing opportunities for working residents and allow employees to live within the
fabric of the community without their housing being easily identifiable as “employee housing.”
ADUs and carriage houses support local Aspen businesses by providing an employee base within the City
and providing a critical mass of local residents important to preserving Aspen's character. ADUs and
carriage houses allow second homeowners the opportunity to hire an on-site caretaker to maintain their
property in their absence. Increased employee housing opportunities in close proximity to employment and
recreation centers is also an environmentally preferred land use pattern, which reduces automobile
reliance.
Detached ADUs and carriage houses emulate a historic development pattern and maximize the privacy and
livability of both the ADU or carriage houses and the primary unit. Detached ADUs and carriage houses are
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Exhibit C
Special Review – ADU Design Standards Review Criteria
Page 3 of 3
more likely to be occupied by a local working resident, furthering a community goal of housing the
workforce.
Aspen desires occupied ADUs and carriage houses; therefore, detached ADUs and carriage houses which
are deed restricted as "for sale" units, according to the Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority Guidelines,
as amended, and sold according to the procedures established in the guidelines, provide for certain floor
area and affordable housing credit incentives.
2. The proposed ADU or carriage house is designed to be compatible with and subordinate in
character to, the primary residence considering all dimensions, site configuration,
landscaping, privacy and historical significance of the property.
Staff Response: The ADU is subordinate to the primary residence in every way. Staff finds this
criterion to be met.
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Exhibit D
Summary of ADU Design Standards
Page 1 of 2
Below is a summary of requirements from the mid-90’s, 1999, and current code:
Mid-1990’s code (the original ADU was approved under this code):
- Unit Size = 300-700 square feet of net livable
- Deed restricted, limited to rental periods of no less than 6 months
- One parking space
- For attached units (different requirements for detached units)
o Subject to dimensional requirements of the zone district
1999 code:
- Unit size, between 300-700 square feet
- Must be able to function as a separate dwelling unit
o Must be separately accessible from the exterior, interior entrance must be approved by
P&Z via special review.
o Must have separately accessible utilities.
o Must contain a kitchen containing at a minimum an over, a two-burner stove, a sink, a
refrigerator with a minimum of 6 cu. ft. of capacity and a freezer.
o A bathroom containing a minimum sink, toilet, and shower.
- One parking space
- Must comply with requirements of the zone district
- Roof should prevent snow shed on the entrance, and if the entrance is accessed via stairs, a
measure to reduce snow accumulation should be provided.
- Shall be deed restricted and comply with the other requirements of the code, including building
code requirements.
Current Code (2015):
- Unit size between 300-700 sq. ft., and 10% must be a closet or storage area.
- Must function as a separate dwelling unit
o Must be separately accessible from the exterior, interior connections must be approved
by P&Z via special review.
o Must have separate utility systems, does not preclude shared services.
o Shall contain a full-sized kitchen including:
§ 30” over with four-burner stove
§ Sink, dishwasher, a minimum 20 cu. ft. refrigerator with freezer.
§ 24 Sq. ft. of counter space and 15 cu. ft. of cabinet space
§ Kitchens can’t be in closets
o Must contain a ¾ or larger bathroom with at least a sink, toilet, and shower
o Washer/dryer hookups with dryer vent rough-in to accommodate a minimum 27” wide
washer/dryer unit.
- One parking space
- Must be 50% above grade
- Must be detached from primary residence. Can be above a detached garage that’s connected to
the primary residence by breezeway counts. No interior connections are allowed.
- Must comply with the dimensional requirements of the zone district.
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Summary of ADU Design Standards
Page 2 of 2
- Roof should prevent snow and ice shedding on the entrance of the ADU. If accessed via stairs
snow and ice accumulation must be reduced.
- Must comply with building code requirements.
- Must be deed restricted and registered with APCHA.
It is important to note, that today the code does not allow new ADUs to be used to satisfy
mitigation requirements. Existing ADUs are able to stay, and ADUs that have had alterations
without a permit are able to request Special Review from P&Z to be restored. Additionally,
owners who are interested in full removal of their ADUs are able to pay a cash-in-lieu and/or
land a housing certificate to buy out of it.
When considering the alternatives, it’s important to understand the cash in lieu option and why
it’s provide in the code. The total mitigation required for a development is determined by first
calculating the number of full time equivalent employees (FTE’s), or the number of employees
housed or generated by the development. For new residential development the number of
employees housed in a unit is used as a basis to establish the FTE for that development. For the
removal of an ADU, the code requires mitigation for .38 FTE’s.
This figure is based on the following methodology: the average ADU is a studio or one-
bedroom unit that houses 1.5 FTE’s. ADU’s have an occupancy rate of approximately 25%, so
1.5 (FTEs)x.25=.375, which is rounded up to .38 FTE’s. Once you establish the number of FTE’s
generated by a development activity, you multiply the FTE number by the cash-in-lieu rate.
The cash-in-lieu rate is based on affordable housing category designation. The cash-in-lieu rate
was established by City Council with help from city staff and consultants and is updated every 5
years. The most recent cash-in-lieu rate was updated via Ordinance 5, Series of 2018. The cash-
in-lieu rate is established by subtracting the unit sales revenue per FTE from the total cost of
development per FTE. The cost of development looked at “hard” and “soft” costs associated
with the construction of units in Aspen. The development cost was an average of current
construction costs and anticipated future costs of construction.
The category designation required for each type of development is established by the land use
code. The mitigation for the removal of an ADU requires .38 FTE’s at a Category 2 designation.
The category 2 cash in lieu rate is $342,599.02, therefore, the total cash-in-lieu fee for the
removal of the ADU is $130,187.63.
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P98
VI.B.
300 SO SPRING ST | 202 | ASPEN, CO 81611
970.925.2855 | BENDONADAMS.COM
September 14, 2018
Mr. Ben Anderson
Community Development Department
City of Aspen
130 So. Galena St.
Aspen, Colorado 81611
RE: Sembler ADU – 222 So. Cleveland Avenue
M r. Anderson:
Please accept this application for Special Review to
reinstall an Accessory Dwelling Unit at the 222 South
Cleveland Street property. The property was
originally developed in the mid-1990s with a single-
family home and an Accessory Dwelling Unit. During
the course of various owners and use over the
following 20+ years, the kitchen of the ADU was
removed. The absent kitchen was noted by the City
during a recent building code inspection for
unrelated remodeling work and the City requested
the property owner either reinstall the ADU (by installing a kitchen) or provide a fee-in-lieu
payment mandated when an ADU is removed. This application proposes to reinstall the ADU by
installing a kitchen.
The City’s ADU standards have changed over the years. The Land Use Code section applicable to
ADUs in the mid 1990’s, attached as Exhibit 2, provided minimal guidance. ADUs were
encouraged to be attached to the primary unit, accessed from an alley if one existed, subtle in
their character, and subordinate to the primary residence. The code allowed for subgrade units
and internal connections. The code also provided minimal guidance on the minimum kitchen
facilities needed for an ADU. The ADU in question was approved and built under this mid-1990s
code.
Exhibit E- Application
P99
VI.B.
300 SO SPRING ST | 202 | ASPEN, CO 81611
970.925.2855 | BENDONADAMS.COM
The lack of specificity regarding a kitchen was addressed during a 2001 Code update. The
revisions provided minimum sizing for kitchen elements among other changes to the ADU
program. In discussing this issue with Community Development staff, it was decided to refer to
the 2001 code amendment language for guidance regarding kitchen requirements. While the
ADU is not subject to these
standards, the update provided a much better description of a kitchen and an easier target to
agree upon.
Due to the ADU being developed under a previous code, the proposed re-installation does not
comply with the current ADU standards. Without redeveloping the entire property, adherence
to the current standards is physically impractical and an unreasonable request in light of a simple
kitchen installation. For example, current standards require an ADU to be detached from the
primary residence. Without a complete redevelopment of the property, compliance with this
requirement is impractical. Recognizing the existing physical realities and retrofit aspect of re-
installing the ADU necessitates a Special Review with the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The Special Review criteria are addressed in Exhibit 1. Plans for the ADU are attached along with
pictures of existing conditions. We look forward to working with you on this project. Please do
not hesitate to contact me for a site visit or additional information that will aid your review.
Kind Regards,
Chris Bendon, AICP
BendonAdams LLC
Attachments:
1. Review Criteria
2. 1990s ADU Standards
2.1 2001 ADU Standards
3. Pre-Application Summary
4. Application form
5. Agreement to Pay form
6. HOA form
7. Authorization to represent
8. Proof of ownership
9. Vicinity Map
10. Photos of existing conditions
11. ADU Retrofit Plan
P100
VI.B.
Exhibit 1
Review Criteria
26.520.080.D. Special Review. An application requesting a variation of the ADU and carriage
house design standards shall be processed as a Special Review in accordance with the common
development review procedures set forth in Chapter 26.304. The Special Review shall be
considered at a public hearing for which notice has been posted, mailed, and published pursuant
to Section 26.304.060.E.3. Review is by the Planning and Zoning Commission. If the property is an
historic landmark, on the Inventory of Historic Sites and Structures or within a Historic Overlay
District, the Historic Preservation Commission shall consider the Special Review.
A Special Review for an ADU or Carriage House may be approved, approved with conditions or
denied based on conformance with the following criteria:
1. The proposed ADU or carriage house is designed in a manner which promotes the purpose
of the ADU and carriage house program, promotes the purpose of the Zone District in
which it is proposed and promotes the unit's general livability.
Response – The unit continues the tradition of incorporating small-scale affordable housing
opportunities into existing neighborhoods, allowing employees to live within the fabric of the
existing community. The unit allows
complete independent living for a resident having no caretaker relationship with the
property owner. The unit also has the ability to house a caretaker or caregiver with a more
direct relationship with the property owner. This flexibility increases the likelihood the unit
will house a local working resident.
The unit has high (9-foot) ceilings and all interior spaces are finished in a
comparable manner as the main house. (the photo to the right shows
the bathroom finishes.) The unit is provided with its own dedicated
parking space and downtown is a 5-minute walk. The unit’s general
livability is very high.
The ADU is consistent with the purposes of the zone district. This
property is zoned Residential Multi-Family. The purpose of the district is
as follows:
The purpose of the Residential Multi-Family (RMF) Zone District is to provide for the
use of land for intensive long-term residential purposes, short term vacation rentals,
and customary accessory uses. Recreational and institutional uses customarily found
in proximity to residential uses are included as conditional uses. Lands in the
Residential Multi-Family (RMF) Zone District are typically those found in the Aspen
infill area, within walking distance of the center of the City or lands on transit routes
and other lands with existing concentrations of attached residential dwellings and
mixed attached and detached residential dwellings.
P101
VI.B.
Exhibit 1
Review Criteria
This property is developed with a single-family home (a permitted use) providing housing for
long-term residential purposes and an Accessory Dwelling Unit (a permitted use accessory to
a primary dwelling) also providing housing for long-term residential purposes. The property
and this ADU are reflective of and supported by the purpose of the zone district.
2. The proposed ADU or carriage house is designed to be compatible with and subordinate
in character to, the primary residence considering all dimensions, site configuration,
landscaping, privacy and historical significance of the property.
Response – The Accessory Dwelling Unit is subordinate to the primary residence in every
respect. The unit is smaller and is accessed from the alley-side of the property. The ADU has
only one of the three parking spaces. The ADU enables either complete independent living
or a living situation where internal access to the primary unit is desirable or necessary. This
enables the unit to serve an employee with no operational or employment relationship to the
primary unit or a caretaker or caregiver with direct access needs to the primary unit. While
ADUs are not required to be rented or occupied, this flexibility provides a higher likelihood
the unit will be used to house a local working resident.
The unit’s access is located along the alley side of the property. The access is simple,
providing a code compliant and appropriate front door to the unit while remaining
compatible with the architecture and subordinate to the primary house. The primary
entrance to the house continues to read as a single-family home. The property is landscaped
with mature vegetation and the ADU is treated with the same level of landscape treatment.
The property has no historical significance.
P102
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Exhibit 21990s ADU RegsP103VI.B.
P104VI.B.
P105VI.B.
P106VI.B.
Exhibit 2.1P107VI.B.
P108VI.B.
P109VI.B.
P110VI.B.
P111VI.B.
P112VI.B.
P113VI.B.
P114VI.B.
PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY
DATE: August 28, 2018
PLANNER: Ben Anderson, 429.2765
PROJECT NAME AND ADDRESS: 222. S. Cleveland
PARCEL ID# 273718204004
REPRESENTATIVE: Chris Bendon, BendonAdams
DESCRIPTION: (Existing and Proposed Conditions)
The home at 222 S. Cleveland contains a deed restricted, “voluntary” Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). When
approved with the original development of the property, the ADU was located in the basement. At some
point, the kitchen facilities required of the ADU were removed. During a recent zoning inspection for a
remodel of the home, the absence of the ADU kitchen was noted and a progressive enforcement process
was initiated by Claude Salter, Zoning Enforcement Officer. While the Land Use Code provides a process
for the removal of ADUs, the City can find no evidence that such a process has ever been initiated at 222
S. Cleveland. The owner of 222 S. Cleveland has two options to remedy this situation.
The first path would pursue administrative approval of the removal of the ADU and associated deed
restriction. To remove the deed restriction pursuant to Aspen Municipal Code Section 26.520.090.C, the
applicant shall provide mitigation for 0.38 Category 2 Full-time Equivalent employees in the form of
Affordable Housing Certificates or fee-in-lieu. The current fee-in-lieu rate for Category 2 is $342,599.02,
per FTE so mitigation by that method would be 0.38 x $342,599.02 = $130,187.62. An inspection to confirm
that the space no longer qualifies as a dwelling unit shall be issued prior to the release of the deed
restriction. The release shall be accepted by the City Attorney and filed with the Pitkin County Clerk and
Recorder.
The second path would re-establish the physical requirements of the ADU in its previous location. This
requires special review of the Planning and Zoning Commission; subject to 26.520.080.D. The requirement
for the Board review stems from the fact that the current Land Use Code standards do not allow for
subgrade units, and currently require kitchen features that are significantly different than those that were
originally installed in this ADU. Staff would be supportive of this outcome with P&Z, but it is an outcome
that is not able to be approved administratively. If this outcome were approved by P&Z, the deed restriction
for the ADU remains in place.
RELEVANT LAND USE CODE SECTIONS:
Section Number Section Title
26.304 Common Development Review Procedures
26.520 Accessory Dwelling Units and Carriage Houses
For your convenience – links to the Land Use Application and Land Use Code are below:
Land Use Application Land Use Code
Exhibit 3
P115
VI.B.
REVIEW BY:
• Staff for Complete Application
Option 1
Community Development Director
Option 2
• Planning and Zoning Commission
REQUIRED LAND USE REVIEW(S):
• Option 1 – Amendment of an ADU or Carriage House Development Order
• Option 2 – Special Review – for a variation of an ADU design standard
PUBLIC HEARING:
• Option 1 – No
• Option 2 - Yes. It is the responsibility of applicant to coordinate with Planning staff to meet the
notice requirements for the public hearing.
PLANNING FEES:
Option 1 $975 deposit for 3 hours of staff time (Admin Review)
Option 2 $3,250 deposit for 10 hours of staff time (P&Z Review)
APPLICATION CHECKLIST – These items should first be submitted in a paper copy.
Completed Land Use Application and signed Fee Agreement.
Pre-application Conference Summary (this document).
Street address and legal description of the parcel on which development is proposed to occur, consisting
of a current (no older than 6 months) certificate from a title insurance company, an ownership and
encumbrance report, or attorney licensed to practice in the State of Colorado, listing the names of all
owners of the property, and all mortgages, judgments, liens, easements, contracts and agreements
affecting the parcel, and demonstrating the owner’s right to apply for the Development Application.
Applicant’s name, address and telephone number in a letter signed by the applicant that states the
name, address and telephone number of the representative authorized to act on behalf of the applicant.
HOA Compliance form (Attached to Application)
A written description of the proposal and an explanation in written, graphic, or model form of how the
proposed development complies with the review standards relevant to the development application and
relevant land use approvals associated with the property. Essential to this case is a floor plan and
description of the lower level depicting the past, existing, and proposed conditions for the ADU.
Written responses to applicable review criteria.
P116
VI.B.
Depending on further review of the case, additional items may be requested of the application. Once the
application is deemed complete by staff, the applicant/applicant’s representative will receive an e-mail requesting
submission of an electronic copy of the complete application and the deposit. Once the deposit is received, the
case will be assigned to a planner and the land use review will begin.
Once the copy is deemed complete by staff, the following items will then need to be submitted:
1 digital PDF copy of the complete application.
Total deposit for review of the application.
Disclaimer:
The foregoing summary is advisory in nature only and is not binding on the City. The summary is based on current
zoning, which is subject to change in the future, and upon factual representations that may or may not be accurate.
The summary does not create a legal or vested right.
P117
VI.B.
Sembler ADU - 222 So. Cleveland Street
2737-182-04-004
Brent and Debbie Sembler
5858 Central Avenue; St Petersburg, FL 33707
727.384.6000 Brent.Sembler@Sembler.com
BendonAdams
300 So. Spring St #202
970.925.2855 Chris@BendonAdams.com
Re-Installation of an Accessory Dwelling Unit within an existing home. Home previously
had an ADU in the proposed location. Replacement ADU is proposed to meet Land Use
Code requirements applicable upon its previous installation.
Special Review - Variation of ADU design standards
n/a n/a 1 (existing)
n/a n/a
3,250
Exhibit 4
P118
VI.B.
CITY OF ASPEN CoMMuNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENJI
Agreement to Pay Application Fees
An agreement between the City of Aspen (“City”)and
Please type or print in all capsAddressofProperty:222 So.Cleveland St.;Aspen
Property Owner Name:Brent &Debbie Sembler Representative Name (if different from Property Owner)__BendonAdams
Billing Name and Address -Send Bills to:
Brent Semblec;5858 Central Avenue;St Petersburg,FL 33707
Contact info for billing:e-mail:Brent.Sembler@sembler.com Phone:727.384.6000
I understand that the City has adopted,via Ordinance No.30,Series of 2017,review fees for Land Use applications andpaymentofthesefeesisaconditionprecedenttodeterminingapplicationcompleteness.I understand that as the propertyownerthatIamresponsibleforpayingallfeesforthisdevelopmentapplication.
For flat fees and referral fees:I agree to pay the following fees for the services indicated.I understand that these flat fees arenon-refundable.
$.flat fee for
__________________.
$.____________
__________________________________________________________
$._____________
_____________________________
For Deposit cases only:The City and I understand that because of the size,nature or scope of the proposed project,it is notpossibleatthistimetoknowthefullextentortotalcostsinvolvedinprocessingtheapplication.I understand that additionalcostsoverandabovethedepositmayaccrue.I understand and agree that it is impracticable for City staff to completeprocessing,review and presentation of sufficient information to enable legally required findings to be made for projectconsideration,unless invoices are paid in full.
The City and I understand and agree that invoices mailed by the City to the above listed billing address and not returned totheCityshallbeconsideredbytheCityasbeingreceivedbyme.I agree to remit payment within 30 days of presentation ofaninvoicebytheCityforsuchservices.
I have read,understood,and agree to the Land Use Review Fee Policy including consequences for no-payment.I agree to paythefollowinginitialdepositamountsforthespecifiedhoursofstafftime.I understand that payment of a deposit does notrenderandapplicationcompleteorcompliantwithapprovalcriteria.If actual recorded costs exceed the initial deposit,IagreetopayadditionalmonthlybillingstotheCitytoreimbursetheCityfortheprocessingofmyapplicationatthehourlyrateshereinafterstated.
$__3,250 depositfor 10 hoursofCommunityDevelc
above the deposit amount will be billed at $325.00 per hour.
$_________________deposit for
______________
hours of Engineering
deposit amount will be billed at $325.00 per hour.
City of Aspen:
November 2017 City of Aspen I 130 5.Galena St.1(970)920 5090
$.___________flat fee for
flat fee for
flat fee for
Additional time
Signature:
Jessica Garrow,AICP
PRINT Name:Brent SemblerCommunityDevelopmentDirector
Owner;222 So.Cleveland St;AspenCityUse:
Title:
______________________________________________
Fees Due:$Received
$_______
Case #_________________________
Exhibit 5
P119
VI.B.
Homeowner Association Compliance Policy
All land use applications within the City of Aspen are required to include a Homeowner Association
Compliance Form (this form) certifying the scope of work included in the land use application complies
with all applicable covenants and homeowner association policies. The certification must be signed by
the property owner or Attorney representing the property owner.
Property
Owner ("I"):
Name: Brent Sembler
Email: Brent.Sembler@sembler.com
Address of 222 So. Cleveland; Aspen, CO 81611
Property:
(subject of
application)
I certify as follows: (pick one)
Phone No.: 727.384.6000
@ This property is not subject to a homeowners association or other form of private covenant.
D This property is subject to a homeowners association or private covenant and the improvements
proposed in this land use application do not require approval by the homeowners association or
covenant beneficiary.
D This property is subject to a horn owners association rivate covenant and the improvements
proposed in this land use ap Ii proved by the homeowners association or
covenant beneficiary.
I understand this policy an
applicability, meaning or
understand that this docu
d the c· of Aspen does not interpret, enforce, or manage the
1 ate enants or homeowner association rules or bylaws. I
cument.
Owner signature:
Owner printed name: =B.;..re""'n"""t"""S:;..;e=m"""b"""l""'e.;...r _____ _
or,
Attorney signature: ____________ date: ____ _
Attorney printed name: ___________ _
Exhibit 6
P120
VI.B.
September 101 2018
Jessica Garrow,AICP
Community Development Director
City of Aspen
130 So.Galena St.
Aspen,Colorado 81611
BendonAdams
RE:222 So.Cleveland Street;Aspen,CO.
Ms.Garrow:
Please accept this letter authorizing and BendonAdams,LLC,to represent our
ownership interests in 222 South Cleveland Street and act on our behalf on matters
reasonably associated in securing land use approvals for the property.
If there are any questions about the foregoing or if I
contact me.
can assist,please do not hesitate to
Property —222 So.Cleveland Street;Aspen,CO 81611
300 SO SPRING ST I 202 I ASPEN,CO 81611
970.925.2855 1 BENDONADAMS.COM
Legal Description —Lot 1,Fellman Lot Split
Parcel ID —7 -182-04-004
Debbie Sembler
Br
5858
St.Petersburg,FJ3707
727.384.6000
Brent.Sembler@sembler.com
Exhibit 7
P121
VI.B.
MEMORANDUM OF OWNERSHIP-ACCOMMODATION NO LIABILITY
PITKIN COUNTY TITLE, INC., A DULY LICENSED TITLE INSURANCE AGENT IN THE STATE OF COLORADO. BY
EXAMINATION OF THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO,
DISCLOSES THE FOLLOWING:
GRANTEE IN THE LAST INSTRUMENT OF CONVEYANCE
BRENT SEMBLER and DEBBIE SEMBLER
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
LOT 1, FELLMAN LOT SPLIT, according to the Plat thereof recorded October 31, 1994 in Plat Book 35 at Page 67.
DEED OF TRUST APPARENTLY UNRELEASED
DEED OF TRUST FROM : BRENT W. SEMBLER and DEBBIE N. SEMBLER
TO THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF THE COUNTY OF
FOR THE USE OF : BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
TO SECURE : $3,500,000.00
DATED : DECEMBER 10, 2015
RECORDED : DECEMBER 23, 2015
RECEPTION NO. : 625823
LIENS AND JUDGMENTS (AGAINST LAST GRANTEE) APPARENTLY UNRELEASED
NONE
THIS INFORMATION IS FOR YOUR SOLE USE AND BENEFIT AND IS FURNISHED AS AN ACCOMMODATION. THE
INFORMATION HAS BEEN TAKEN FROM THE PUBLIC RECORDS, WITHOUT REFERENCE TO, OR EXAMINATION
OF, INSTRUMENTS WHICH PURPORTS TO AFFECT THE REAL PROPERTY. THE INFORMATION IS NEITHER
GUARANTEED NOR CERTIFIED, AND IS NOT AN ABSTRACT OF TITLE, OPINION OF TITLE, NOR A GUARANTY OF
TITLE, AND OUR LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT CHARGED FOR THIS REPORT.
EFFECTIVE DATE: SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
PITKIN COUNTY TITLE, INC.
BY:
Authorized Officer
JOB NO: ACCOM2840
Exhibit 8
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VI.B.
P125
VI.B.
Exhibit 9
222 South Cleveland Street – Vicinity Map
P126
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222 South Clevelandvisuals of home and exisƟ ng conditionsaspen | colorado123Exhibit 10Site photos from northwest property corner and from southwest corner looking along alleyExisting access to ADUfrom alley side of propertyInterior pictures showing entry, bathroom, interior connection, kitchen locationP127
VI.B.
Exhibit 11
P128VI.B.
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
REQUIRED BY SECTION 26.304.060 (E),ASPEN LAND USE CODE
ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1— EXHIBIT
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SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING DATE:
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STATE OF COLORADO )
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County of Pitkin )
I, (name,please print)
being or represAnting an Applicant to the CityMf Aspen, -Colorado, hereby personally
certify that I have complied with the public noiice requirements of Section 26.304.060
(E) of the Aspen Land Use Code in the following manner:
t, Publication of notice: By the publication in the legal notice section.of an official
paper or a paper of general circulation in the City of Aspen at least fifteen (15)
days prior to the public hearing. 'A copy of the publication is attached hereto.
'Posting of notice: By posting of notice, which form was obtained from the
Community Development Department, which was made of suitable, waterproof
materials, which was not less than twenty-two (22) inches wide and twenty-six
(26) inches high, and which was* composed of letters not less than one inch in
height:' Said notice-was posted at least fifteen(15)•days prior to the public hearing
on the_day of , 20_, to and including the date and time
of the public hearing. A photograph of the posted notice (sign) is attached hereto.
Mailing of notice. By the mailing of a notice obtained from the Community
Development Department, which, contains the information described in Section
26:304.060(E)(2) of the Aspen Land Use Code. At least fifteen (15) days prior to
the public hearing, notice was hand delivered or mailed by first class postage
prepaid U.S. mail to all owners of property within three hundred (300) feet of the
property subject to the development application. The names and addresses of
property owners shall be those on the current tax records of Pitkin County as they
appeared no more than sixty (60) days prior to the date of the public hearing. A
copy of the owners and governmental agencies so noticed is attached hereto.
Neighborhood Outreach: Applicant attests that neighborhood outreach,
summarized and attached, was conducted•prior to the first public hearing as
required in Section 26.304.035, Neighborhood Outreach. A copy of the
neighborhood outreach summary, including the method of public notification and
a copy of any documentation that was presented to the public is attached hereto.
(continued on next page)
Mineral Estate Owner Notice. By the certified mailing of notice, return receipt
requested,to affected mineral estate owners by at-least thirty(3 0) days prior to the
date scheduled for the initial public hearing on the application of development.
The names and addresses of mineral estate owners shall be those on the current
tax records of Pitkin County. Ata minimum, Subdivisions, SPAs or PUDs that
create more than one lot, new Planned Unit Developments, and.new Specially
Planned Areas, are subject.to this notice requirement.
Rezoning or text amendment. Whenever the official zoning district map is in any
way to be changed or amended incidental to or as part of a general revision of this
Title, or whenever the text of this Title is to be amended,whether such revision be
made by repeal of this Title and enactment of a new land use regulation, or
otherwise, the requirement of an accurate survey map or other sufficient legal
description of, and the notice to and listing of names and addresses of owners of
real property in the area of the proposed change shall be waived. However, the
proposed zoning map shall be available for public inspection in the planning
agency during all business hours for fifteen (15) days prior to the public hearing
on such amendments.
IL%—OL
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Signature
The fore oing"Affidavit of Notice"was acknowle ged b re me this day
ofg,� , 201y,by
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING '
RE:222 S ClevelandSt. ��*7�7� HAND
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Public Hearing:Tuesday,November 13,2018; WITNESS MY HAND AND OFMCUL SEAL
4:30 PM
MeetingLocation:City Hall,Sister Cities Room
130S. alena St.,Aspen,C081611
Project Location:222 S Cleveland Street;Legally My commission expires:
Described as LOT 1.FELLMAN LOT SPLIT,accord-
ing to the Plat thereof recorded October 31,1994 in .
Plat Book 35 at Page 67.
Description:The subject property was originally ap-
proved with a voluntary ADU in the basement.The -
ADU has since been removed without the necessa-
ry approvals.The applicant is interested in replacing Notary Public
the ADU in the basement to bring the property back
into compliance.Under the current code,sub-grade
ADU's do not comply with the ADU design stand-
ards.In order to replace
the ADUinthis location,a KAREN REED PATTERSON
variation from the ADU design standards is required
and must be granted through Special Review by the
Planning and Zoning Commission. NOTARY PUBLIC
Lard Use Reviews Req: Special Review—ADU
Design Standards STATE OF COLORADO
Decision Making Body: Planning and Zoning ATTACHMENTS AS APPLICABLE: NOTARY ID#19964002767
Commission -
Applicant: Brent and Debbie Sembler,5858 �ppOFTSEPiCTBLICATl•ON My Commission Expires February 15,2020
Central Ave.,St Petersburg,FL 33707
More Information: For further information related
to the project,contact Garrett Larimer at the City of IOTOGRAPH OF TSE POSTED NOTICE(SIGA9
Aspen Community Development Department,130 S.
Galena St.,Aspen'DO,970.429 aspen.com. 39' QST OF THE OWNERS AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES NOTICED
gemett.larimer®ciryotaspen.com.
Published in the Aspen Times on October 18,2018. fT 71.f A TT
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LPPLICANT CERTIFICATION OF AMTRAL ESTAE OWNERS NOTICE
AS REQUIRED BY C.R.S. §24-65.5-103.3
CITY OF • MMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMEN
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
REQUIRED BY SECTION 26.304.060 (E),ASPEN LAND USE CODE
ADDRESS OF PROPERTY:
222 So. Cleveland St. , Aspen, CO
SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING DATE:
November 13, 2018 , 2018
STATE OF COLORADO )
) ss.
County of Pitkin )
i, Chris Bendon (name, please print) being
or representing an Applicant to the City of Aspen, Colorado, hereby personally certify that I have complied with
the public notice requirements of Section 26.304.060(E)of the Aspen Land Use Code in the following manner:
Publication of notice: By the publication in the legal notice section of an official
Paper or paper of general circulation in the City of Aspen at least fifteen (15) days
prior to the public hearing. A copy of the publication is attached hereto.
V Posting of notice: By posting of notice,which form was obtained from the
Community Development Department, which was made of suitable,waterproof
Materials,which was not less than twenty two (22) inches wide and twenty-six (26)
Inches high, and which was composed of letters not less than one inch in height.
Said notice was posted at least fifteen (15)days prior to the public hearing on the
25 day of October 2018 'to and including the date and
time of the public hearing. A photograph of the posted notice(sign)is attached
hereto:
Mailing of notice. By mailing of a notice obtained from the Community Development
Department,which contains the information described in Section 26.304.060(E) (2) of
The Aspen Land Use Code. At least fifteen (15) days prior to the public hearing, notice
was hand delivered or mailed by first class postage prepaid U.S mail to all owners of
property subject to the development application. The names and addresses of
property owners shall be those on the current tax records of Pitkin County as they
appeared no more than sixty(60) days prior to the date of the public hearing. A copy
of the owners and governmental agencies so noticed is attached hereto.
Neighborhood Outreach: Applicant attests that neighborhood outreach,summarized
and attached,was conducted prior to the first public hearing as required in Section
26.304.035, Neighborhood Outreach. A copy of the neighborhood outreach summary,
including the method of public notification and a copy of any documentation that was
presented to the public is attached hereto.
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March, 2016 City of Apen 1130 S. Galena St.1(970)920 5050
CITY OF • MMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Mineral Estate Owner Notice. By the certified mailing of notice, return receipt requested,
To affected mineral estate owners by at least thirty (30) clays prior to the date scheduled
for the initial public hearing on the application of development.
the names and addresses of mineral estate owners shall be those on the current tax
tax records of Pitkin County. At a minimum,Subdivision,Spas or PUDs that create more
than one lot, new Planned Unit Development,and new Specially Planned Areas,are
subject to this notices requirement.
Rezoning or te;rt amendment. Whenever the official zoning district map is in any way to he
changed or amended incidental to or as part of a general revision of this Title,to whenever
the text of this Title is to be amended,whether such revision be made by repeal of this Title
and enactment of new land use regulation,or otherwise,the requirement of an accurate
survey map or other significant legal description of, and the notice to and listing of names
and addresses of owners of real estate property in the ears of the proposed change shall be
waived. However,the proposed zoning during all business-bp rs for fifteen (15)days prior
to the public hearing on such amendments. /
Signature
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TARA L. NELSON
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a LIST OF THE OWNERS AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES NOTICED
BY MAIL
o APPLICANT CERTIFICATION OF MINERAL ESTATE OWNERS NOTICED
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Project Location: 222 S. Cleveland St.; Aspen
Land Use Reviews: Special Review -ADU Design
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130 S. Galena Street, Decision Making Body: Planning and Zoning Commission
Aspen, CO 81611 Hearin Date: November 13, 2018, 4:30 p.m.
p: (970) 920.5000
f: (970)920.5197 Hearing Location: City Hall, Sister Cities Room; 130 S. j
www.aspenpitkin.com Galena St; Aspen, CO 81611
Project Description: The property was originally approved with a voluntary occupancy
Accessory Dwelling Unit in the basement. The ADU has since been removed without the
necessary approvals. The applicant is proposing to replace the ADU in the basement to
bring the property back into compliance. A variation from the ADU design standards
through Special Review by the Planning and Zoning Commission is requested.
Legal Description: Lot 1, Fellman Lot Split according to the Plat thereof recorded
October 31, 1994 in Plat Book 35 at Page 67.
Parcel ID: 2737-182-04-004
Applicant: Brent and Debbie Sembler, 5858 Central Ave., St Petersburg, FL 33707.
Represented by BendonAdams.
More Information: For further information related to the project, contact Garrett Larimer
at the City of Aspen Community Development Department, 130 S. Galena St., Aspen,
CO, (970) 429.2739, garrett.iarimer@cityofaspen.com
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Aspen, CO 81611
970.925.285.5
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