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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcoa.lu.rz.Aspen Mtn Subdivision Lot 6.Ice Rink.A55-91CASELOAD SUMMARY SHEET City of Aspen DATE RECEIVED: DATE COMPLETE: PROJECT NAME• I Project Address: Legal Address:_ APPLICANT• Savar Applicant•Address: REPRESENTATIVE: Perry Harvey, Savanah Limited Partnership Representative Address/Phone: 600 East Cooper Street, Suite 200 Aspen, CO 81611 925-4272 -------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------- PAZD:(YES) NO AMOUNT: NO. OF COPIES RECEIVED TYPE OF APPLICATION: 1 STEP: 2 STEP: P&Z Meeting Date PUBLIC HEARING: YES NO VESTED RIGHTS: YES NO CC Meeting Date PUBLIC HEARING: YES NO VESTED RIGHTS: YES NO Planning Director Approval: Paid: Insubstantial Amendment or Exemption: Date: REFERRALS: City Attorney Mtn Bell School District City Engineer Parks Dept. Rocky Mtn NatGas Housing Dir. Holy Cross State HwyDept(GW) Aspen Water Fire Marshall State HwyDept(GJ) City Electric Building Inspector Envir.Hlth. Roaring Fork Other Aspen Con.S.D. Energy Center DATE REFERRED: INITIALS: FINAL ROUTING: DATE ROUTED: INITIAL: _ City Atty City Engineer Housing Other• PARCEL ID AND CASE NO. A55-91 STAFF MEMBER• DM -Zoning -Env. Health FILE STATUS AND LOCATION: .~. ,-~ ~ ~,,, l ORDINANCE NO. 39 (SERIES OF 1991) AN ORDINANCE OF THE ASPEN CITY COIINCIL GRANTING A REZONING FROM COMMERCIAL LODGE (CL) AND LODGE/TOIIRIST RESIDENTIAL (L/TR) TO PARR (P) FOR LOTS A THROIIGH I, BLOCK 91, CITY AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN (ALSO KNOWN AS THE NORTHERN PORTION OF LOT 5 OF THE ASPEN MOITNTAIN SIIBDIVISION), THE SOIITHWEST CORNER OF EAST DIIRANT AVENUE AND GALENA STREET, ASPEN COLORADO WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 24-7-1102 of the Municipal Code the applicant, Savanah Limited Partnership, has submitted an application for a zoning map amendment for the rezoning of Lots A through I, Block 91, City and Townsite of Aspen, the southwest corner of Galena Street and East Durant Avenue, from Commercial Lodge (CL) and Lodge/Tourist Residential (L/TR) to Park (P); and WHEREAS, the proposed rezoning is in accordance with the First Amended and Restated Planned Unit Development/Subdivision Agreement for the Aspen Mountain Subdivision which requires that the subject parcel be rezoned to the Park zone district; and ,~tESt`a WHEREAS, a duly noticed Public Hearing was held by the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission (hereinafter "Commission") on September 17, 1991 to consider the map amendment at which time the Commission reviewed the application; and WHEREAS, the Commission considered the representations and commitments made by the applicant and found that the rezoning application complied with Section 24-7-1102 and was not in conflict with any applicable portions of Chapter 24 of the Municipal Code, was consistent with the elements of the Aspen Area Comprehensive Plan, was compatible with surrounding zone districts and land uses, was consistent and compatible with the community character in the City of Aspen, and was in harmony with the purpose and intent of Chapter 24 of the Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the Commission has recommended approval to the City Council for the rezoning of the parcel from Commercial Lodge and Lodge/Tourist Residential to Park by a vote of 7-0; and WHEREAS, the City Council having considered the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation for a zoning map amendment does wish to grant the requested map amendment for the southwest corner of Galena Street and East Durant Avenue, Aspen, Colorado. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED HY THE CITY COIINCIL OF THE CITY OF APEN, COLORADO: section 1• ,~, ...~ ~ That is does hereby grant rezoning of the southwest corner of Galena Street and East Durant Avenue, Lots A through I, Block 91, City and Townsite of Aspen, Colorado from Commercial Lodge (CL) and Lodge/Tourist gesidential (L/TR) to Park (P). section 2• The Official Zone District Map for the City of Aspen, Colorado, shall be and is hereby amended to reflect the rezoning action as set forth in Section 1 above and such amendments shall be promptly entered on the Official Map in accordance with Section 24-5-103B of the Municipal Code. Section 3• The City Clerk is hereby directed, upon the adoption of this ordinance, to record a copy of this ordinance in the office of the Pitkin County Clerk and Recorder. Section 4• If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutuional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such provision and such ;;.R;, holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof. Section 5• This ordinance shall not effect 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 6: A public hearing on the ordinance shall be held on the 25 day of November, 1991 at 5:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, Aspen City Hall, Aspen, Colorado, fifteen (15) days prior to which hearing a public notice of the same shall be published one in a newspaper of general circulation within the City of Aspen. ZNTRODIICED, READ AND ORDERED PIIBLZSaED as~rovided by laws by the A~~TjjTyy~~EST Rai s. Koch, City Clerk City Council of the City of Aspen on the day of rQ.(/, 1991. John Bennett, Mayor C ~; INALLY, adopted, passed and approved this a~~ day of 1991. Jo n Bennett, Mayor RZ ST: ~~ ~~~ ~`~ Xathr ~COCh,' City Clerk ;,r,a; ~~; ..-. TO: Mayor and City Council THRU: Amy Margerum, City Manager FROM: Diane Moore, Deputy Director RE: Ice Rink Map Amendment - Commercial Lodge.(CL) and Lodge/Tourist Residential (L/TR) to Park (P) Aspen Mountain PUD - First Reading of Ordinance _, Series of 1991 DATE: October 15, 1991 SIIMMARY: Savanah Limited Partnership proposes to rezone Lots A through I, Block 91, City and Townsite of Aspen from the current mixed zoning of Commercial Lodge (CL) and Lodge/Tourist Residential (L/TR) to Park (P). The proposed rezoning encompasses approximately 27,080 square feet. This rezoning is in accordance with the First Amended and Restated Planned Unit Development/Subdivision Agreement for the Aspen Mountain Subdivision which requires that this portion of the property become an ice Rink and Park on the newly subdivided Lot 6, which shall be rezoned to Park zone district. Subsequent to rezoning, the applicant will be seeking final PUD approval, subdivision approval, and GMQS Exemption for Essential Public Facilities and other applicable approvals. The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this application at their September 17, 1991 meeting and recommended approval of the rezoning by a 7-0 vote. COUNCIL GOALS: This application is consistent with Council's goals S14 which emphasizes fair and consistent treatment in governmental processes. PREVIOIIS COUNCIL ACTION: In June of 1991, Council previously reviewed the conceptual PUD plan for this parcel and those comments will be addressed during the final PUD plan review. APPLICANT: Savanah Limited Partnership LOCATION: South side of Durant Avenue and bordered by vacated Dean Street, Galena Street and Mill Street, Lots A through I, Block 91;~City and Townsite of Aspen. ZONING: Commercial Lodge (CL) and Lodge/Tourist Residential (L/TR) with PUD overlay. , ..,,. .... BACKGROUND: On March 15, 1991, Savanah Limited Partnership submitted a petition to the City pursuant to Section M of the First Amended and Restated Planned Unit Development/Subdivision Agreement fir the Aspen Mountain Subdivision ("PUD Agreement") 'seeking an extension in the construction schedsle deadlines governing construction and development with the Aspen Mountain Subdivision. on June 10, 1991, the City Council granted Savanah the extensions which were incorporated into a written amendment to the PUD Agreement subject to certain terms and conditions. one of the extensions granted by Council was for the certificate of occupancy for the Ice Rink/Park and it was extended from October 1, 1991 to October 1, 1992. One of the conditions of approval for the extension was that Savanah apply for the rezoning of the Ice Rink/Park parcel to a "Park" zone district designation by July 1, 1991 and this rezoning request is in compliance with that condition. The PUD Agreement requires the subdivision of Lot 5 into two parcels and states that Lot 6 of the PUD is the parcel that is to be created from the subdivision of Lot 5 and the Ice Rink/Park site will be located on the newly subdivided Lot 6. The area for Lot 6 is located north of the vacated Dean Street. The PUD Agreement also states that Lot 5 will be comprised of hotel rooms (replacement for Grand Aspen Hotel) and residential units. The area for Lot 5 is located south of vacated Dean Street. PROBLEM A. Project Summary - The applicant proposes to develop an Ice Rink/Park in the 27,080 square foot parcel that will be subdivided from Lot 5. The subdivision and development of Lot 5 and the subdivided Ice Rink parcel constitute Phase II of the Aspen Mountain PUD. Savanah's request is to rezone the property to the Park (P) zone district and the permitted uses include open-use recreational facility, park, playfield, playground, golf course, riding stable, nursery, botanical garden, and accessory buildings and uses. The following uses are permitted as conditional uses in the Park zone district and they include recreation building, sport shop, restaurant facility, park maintenance building and satellite dish antennae. It should be noted that the dimensional requirements that apply to all permitted and conditional uses in the Park zone district shall be set by the adoption of a conceptual development plan and final development plan, pursuant to Article 7, Division 9, Planned Unit Development. The park/rink is intended to serve as an activity center to be developed and maintained by Savanah. The development of the park will be in conjunction with the Ritz-Carlton Hotel and will be ready for use at the same time as the Hotel. The development plan for the parcel is to provide an ice rink for public winter skating. In the summer, the rink and landscaped area will be used for a multitude of purposes, including but not limited to ballet rehearsals, community dances, plays, art exhibits, musical performances and fund raising events. The applicant is still working on the programmatic details of the park and these will be presented to the Council during the review of the final PUD plan. During the winter, it is proposed that the rink will be available for public skating with skate rental and public changing areas. The southern portion of Lot 6 will contain the equipment building for the Ice Rink, including the ice making equipment and maintenance rooms. This building will be depressed so that the top of the building will be at the grade of vacated Dean Street. On the eastern portion of the lot a free standing building is planned which will contain the skate rental facility, bathrooms, changing room, and vending machines. The actual site for the ice rink will be excavated and the roof of the ice rink structure will be at street level so that pedestrians can view the ice skaters below. H. Bite Description - The vacant parcel is approximately 27,080 square feet in size and rectangular in shape. The parcel is located on the south side of Durant Avenue and is bordered by vacated Dean Street, Mill Street and Galena Street. Savanah currently stores some construction materials on this site and they have provided fencing/screening along the perimeter of the parcel for the construction materials. The site is relatively flat with several large cottonwood and blue spruce trees located on the periphery of the site. This parcel is located directly across the street from the Rubey Park Transit Center and Rubey Park will be a strong draw for tourists staying in close proximity to the Ice Rink/Park. Additionally, Wagner Park is located to the northwest of this parcel. The other surrounding land uses include the North of Nell condominiums, the Mountain Chalet, the proposed Ritz-Carlton Hotel, and the redevelopment of the Grand Aspen site. The proposed Park zone district designation would be compatible with the adjacent land uses and provide an important amenity to the community. -.,. .... The adjacent zoning districts include the Public zone district which encompasses the Rubey Park Transit Center to the north; the proposed Ritz-Carlton Hotel site is zoned Lodge/Tourist Residential with PUD overlay and this is located to the west; the Grand Aspen Hotel site is zoned .Lodge/Tourist Residential with PUD overlay; the North of Nell condominiums are zoned Commercial Lodge and they are located to the east of this parcel. It should be noted that the current PUD overlay will remain in place even though the underlying zone district may be revised. C. Referral Comments: The following entities have reviewed the application and have made the following comments: Engineering: The engineering concerns of impacts on traffic generation and availability of utilities have been satisfactorily responded to in Perry Harvey's letter of June 27, 1991 (see attached letter). . Parks Department: The Parks Department had no comments regarding the rezoning of this parcel and will offer comments at the time of final PUD approval as the final development plan will be available for review. D. Applicable Review - At this time the applicant is only applying for a rezoning. Pursuant to Section 7-1102 the standards of review for an amendment to the Official Zone District Map are as follows: a. Whether the proposed amendment is in conflict with any applicable portions of this chapter. RESPONBE: The proposed amendment is consistent with the purpose of the Park zone district which is to ensure that land intended for recreational use is developed so as to serve its intended use, while not exerting a disruptive influence on surrounding land uses. The proposed rezoning of this parcel is consistent with the purpose of the Park zone district and is not in conflict with other portions of the chapter. b. Whether the proposed amendment is consistent with all elements of the Aspen Area Comprehensive Plan. RESPONSE: The Plan designates this area as Recreational/Accomo- dation, the purpose of which is "to allow for the recreation and accomodation needs of the visitor to Aspen in an area that is especially suited for this because of its unity with and identity tO, the proposed transportation system, the ski area and the central area...." The recreational element in the heart of the tourist district is consistent with the Land Use designation and is well located to serve the needs of visitors because of its central location to 4 other tourist services. c. Whether the proposed amendment is compatible with surrounding Zone Districts and land uses, considering existing land use and neighborhood characteristics. RESPONSE: The Ice Rink/Park parcel is surrounded by several zone districts and these include the Public zone district to the north which is for the Rubey Park Transit Center. The Ice Rink/Park parcel would complement Rubey Park and Waqner Park. The Ice Rink/Park is designed as both a tourist and community amenity and since Rubey Park is the mass transit center for the city, it will provide easy access to the Ice Rink/Park parcel. The Ice Rink/Park parcel is also at the base of Aspen Mountain which is the focal point for numerous recreational activities. The surrounding lodge and tourist accomodations will be able to take advantage of this recreational amenity in the winter. During the summer, a multitude of uses is envisioned such as community dances, plays, and art exhibits. d. The effect of the proposed amendment on traffic generation and road safety. RESPONSE: This proposal poses little impediments to pedestrian and vehicular circulation. The parcel is primarily pedestrian oriented. Dean Street has been vacated and it is adequate for delivery purposes. Dean Street may also serve as a dropping off point thus limiting the potential for congestion along Durant Avenue. The Ice Rink/Park parcel is located directly across the street from the Rubey Park Transit Center and this will provide transportation for users of this facility. Additionally, the Ice Rink/Park is in the area designated as the town resort center/Aspen base, and this is in close proximity to tourist accomodations as well as the town center. The future redevelopment of the Grand Aspen site (Lot 5) will incorporate a parking garage that was previously determined (during review of the Aspen Mountain PUD) to be adequate to accomodate the parking needs of Phase II development, the first of which is the Ice Rink/Park. Parking requirements within the Park zone district are determined by special review for uses other than residential or lodge.. e. Whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment would result in demands on public facilities, and whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment would exceed the capacity of such public facilities, including but not limited 5 ., to transportation facilities, sewage facilities, water supply, parks, drainage, schools, and emergency 'medical facilities. RESPONSE: There are existing utilities on the site or proximate to the site which .have the capacity to serve the development. Additionally, the PUD Agreement requires the applicant to complete certain infrastructure improvements prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy for the Ice Rink/Park. f. Whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment would result in significantly adverse impacts on the natural environment. RESPONSE: The site is flat with little vegetation. Staff will be working with the applicant during the review of the final PUD plan to determine which existing trees will be incorporated into the landscape plan. g. Whether the proposed amendment is consistent and compatible with the community character in the City of Aspen. RESPONSE: The proposed amendment is consistent and compatible with the community character of Aspen. The Ice Rink/Park will be primarily open space and will create a pocket of open space in a developed portion of the city. h. Whether there have been changed conditions affecting the subject parcel or the surrounding neighborhood which support the proposed amendment. RESPONSE: The Ice Rink/Park parcel development of the Aspen Mountain PUD. Aspen Mountain PUD is the development which is located to the west of thi neighborhood consists primarily of accomodations which would support this is part of the Phase II The Phase I portion of the of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel s parcel. The surrounding tourist and residential community amenity. i. Whether the proposed amendment would be in conflict with the public interest, and is in harmony with the purpose and intent of this chapter. RESPONSE: The PUD Agreement requires that this parcel be designated as an Ice Rink/Park facility and the PUD Agreement was approved by the voters in February of 1990. Through voter ratification of the PUD Agreement, this site was determined to be appropriate for a Park designation and will function as a community facility. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION VOTE YES 7 NO 0 RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the rezoning of the southwest corner of Durant Avenue 6 ~~. ~, ..~ and Galena Street, Lots A through I, Block 91, City and Townsite of Aspen, amending the Official Zone District Map from CL and L/TR to Park (P). This recommendation is consistent with staff recommendation. PROP088D MOTION: I move to approve Ordinance _, Series of 1991, on first reading. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: ATTAC7iMENTB A. Ordinance , Series of 1991 B. Application C. Perry Harvey letter D. Site Context Plan cc. ice.council.rezone.oct.dm. 7 ORDINANCE NO. (SERIES OF 1991) AN ORDINANCE OF THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL GRANTING A REZONING FROM COMMERCIAL LODGE (CL) AND LODGE/TOURIST RESIDENTIAL (L/TR) TO PARR (P) FOR LOTS A THROIIGH I, BLOCK 91, CITY AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN (ALSO KNOWN A8 THE NORTHERN PORTION OF LOT 5 OF THE ASPEN MOIINTAIN SUBDIVISION), THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EAST DURANT AVENUE AND GALENA STREET, ASPEN COLORADO WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 24-7-1102 of the Municipal Code the applicant,. Savanah Limited Partnership, has submitted an application for a zoning map amendment for the rezoning of Lots A through I, Block 91, City and Townsite of Aspen, the southwest corner of Galena Street and East Durant Avenue, from Commercial Lodge (CL) and Lodge/Tourist Residential (L/TR) to Park (P); and WHEREAS, the proposed rezoning is in accordance with the First Amended and Restated Planned Unit Development/Subdivision Agreement for the Aspen Mountain Subdivision which requires that the subject parcel be rezoned to the Park zone district; and WHEREAS, a duly noticed Public Hearing was held by the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission (hereinafter "Commission") on September 17, 1991 to consider the map amendment at which time the Commission reviewed the application; and WHEREAS, the Commission considered the representations and commitments made by the applicant and found that the rezoning application complied with Section 24-7-1102 and was not in conflict with any applicable portions of Chapter 24 of the Municipal Code, was consistent with the elements of the Aspen Area Comprehensive Plan, was compatible with surrounding zone districts and land uses, was consistent and compatible with the community character in the City of Aspen, and was in harmony with the purpose and intent of Chapter 24 of the Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the Commission has recommended approval to the City Council for the rezoning cf the parcel from Commercial Lodge and Lodge/Tourist Residential to Park by a vote of 7-0; and WHEREAS, the City Council having considered the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation for a zoning map amendment does wish to grant the requested map amendment for the southwest corner of Galena Street and East Durant Avenue, Aspen, Colorado. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APEN, COLORADO: Section 1• That is does hereby grant rezoning of the southwest corner of Galena Street and East Durant Avenue, Lots A through I, Block 91, City and Townsite of Aspen, Colorado from Commercial Lodge (CL) and Lodge/Tourist Residential (L/TR) to Park (P). section 2• The Official Zone District Map for the City of Aspen, Colorado, shall be and is hereby amended to reflect the rezoning action as set forth in Section 1 above and such amendments shall be promptly entered on the Official Map in accordance with Section 24-5-103B of the Municipal Code. Section 3• The City Clerk is hereby directed, upon the adoption of this ordinance, to record a copy of this ordinance in the office of the Pitkin County Clerk and Recorder. section 4• If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutuional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof. section 5: This ordinance shall not effect 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 .6: A public hearing on the ordinance shall be held on the day of 1991 at 5:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, Aspen CitT y Hall, Aspen, Colorado, fifteen (15) days prior to which hearing a public notice of the same shall be published one in a newspaper of general circulation within the City of Aspen. INTRODQCED, READ AND ORDERED PIIBLISHED as provided by law, by the City Council of the City of Aspen on the day of , 1991. John Bennett, Mayor ATTEST: Kathryn s. Koch, City Clerk FINALLY, adopted, passed and approved this day of 1991. John Bennett, Mayor ATTEST? Rathrya Roch, C ty Clerk -~t ~vo czs~ APPLIClaTIODi toia~T ^+~.i `~I 1) Projoct: Name AfinPn Mnnnt-i n PiTn 7r R' nk F, Pa~.~ 2) Project location Lot 6 Aspen Mountain PUD Lots A-I Block 91, 415 E. Durant (icidicate street addrnss, lot & block n»ber, legal des¢iptlon whem appropriate) 3) Pent Zonl~ CL and LTR _ 4) Lot 'Size 27 OSn Sa. Ft. 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Currently vacant Conceptual PUD approval granted June 1990. gy m~-+T -ion of Develo~ct Application Rezonin of block to Park. lo) Have you attached the follocring? R[.~portSe to Attad>mc'l[t 2, tuinimm „ ,1-mic~im Cb[[tents Respon,e to Attad~rt 3, Specific SUbm!-pion Qontesrts Response to Attad~it 4, Review c`~r~3~rdS for Your Application _ ~~Tr/~~~'16a~7" C ~~`~ SavariaYz Linti-tad PartnersYiip V, June 27, 1951 •rlgt IDei Ms. Amy Margerum Planning Director City of Aspen 130 S. Galena Aspen, CO 81611 Dear Amy, This letter is to make formal request on behalf of Savanah Limited Partnership for rezoning of Lots A through I, Block 91 City and Townsite of Aspen from the current mixed zoning of Commercial Lodge (CL) and Lodge / Tourist Residential (L/TR) to Park (P). This parcel is the 27,080 square feet of Lot 5 of the Aspen Mountain PUD bordered by vacated Dean Street, Galena Street, Durant Avenue and Mill Street. The First Amended and Restated Planned Unit Development / Subdivision Agreement for the Aspen Mountain Subdivision anticipates that this portion of the property become a community facility (Ice Rink & Park) on a newly subdivided Lot 6, which shall be rezoned to Park. Submission for conceptual approval was made in early 1990 for Lot 5 and proposed Lot 6 (Phase II) of the Aspen Mountain PUD. A joint submission was made because the Amended PUD Agreement, dated October 3, 1988, was carefully worked out to confirm the development area and bulk requirements for all of Phase II, consisting of Lot 5 and the proposed Lot 6. The area to the North of vacated Dean Street, the proposed Ice Rink and Park, allows, under current zoning, a FAR of 42,000 square feet. The area for Lot 5 to the South of vacated Dean Street, under current zoning, allows an FAR of 86,685 square feet. Hence, Lot 5, under current zoning, allows a total FAR of 128,685 square feet. During the give and take process that culminated in the Amended PUD Agreement, Savanah and the City agreed that, not withstanding the total FAR of 128,685 permitted under current zoning, the portion of Lot 5 to the south of vacated Dean Street would be limited to a total FAR of 115,000 square feet. The FAR on the proposed Lot 6 would be in addition to this 115,000 square feet. Further, it was agreed that the open space to be created on the proposed Lot 6 would support the development activity on the Southern portion of Lot 5. Finally, any employee generation and parking requirements for the Ice Rink and Park will be analyzed as part of the development review for the Southern portion of Lot 5. 600 Esat Goopar Ava. 8uit~ 200 Aspwa'~. Co10reQO 61611 703-925-4372 Fox. 303-93'3 -a36~ .... ~. ~ ~~ lis. Amy Margerum June 27, 1991 Page two Your letter of March 22, 1990, agrees with this interpretation regarding the FAR and open space. During the Spring of 1990 the Planning and Zoning Commission granted conceptual approval to the Ice Rink and Park with conditions. At that time a conceptual review of the rezoning was conducted and rezoning to Park was found to be appropriate by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Our request is to rezone from Commercial Lodge (CL) and Lodge / Tourist Residential (L/TR) to Park (P). The permitted uses in a Park zone are open-use recreational facilities, park, playfield, playgro•.uid, golf course, riding stable, nursery, botanical garden and accessory buildings and uses. Application is being made because of the contractual requirement in the PUD Agreement. This Agreement was approved by the votezs in February of 1990 and, through the voter ratification of that Agreement, this site was determined. to be appropriate for a Park designation. • Section 0 (3) of the PUD Agreement states that the applicable code sections for the rezoning consideration are those in effect on May 24, 1988. Section 24 - 12.5 (d) outlines those evaluation criteria to be considered by the City during the rezoning. Those criteria include compatibility with surrounding zone districts and land uses, impacts upon traffic generation and availability of utility services. During conceptual review of the Ice Rink and Park, findings were made by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council to support this rezoning, in that the site will compliment Wagner Park and Rubey Park in the vicinity as recreational facilities. The rezoning is consistent with the Aspen Area Comprehensive Plan in that it provides recreational facilities in the heart of the tourist district, centrally located to serve the needs of visitors and residents alike. The location, across from the Rubey Park Transportation Center and in the center of town, will encourage bus and pedestrian access and will not increase traffic or decrease road safety. Conceptual findings were also made that there will be no adverse demand upon public utilities in the area. --~ _. Ms. Amy Margerum June 27, 1991 Page three -~ •-.1 The proposal for the improvements to be created, on the proposed Lot 6 of the Aspen Mountain PUD, currently calls for an Ice Rink located within a landscaped park setting. The southern portion of Lot 6 will contain the equipment building for the Ice Rink, including the ice making equipment and maintenance rooms. This building will be depressed so that the top of the building will be at the grade of vacated Dean Street. On the eastern portion of the lot a free standing building is planned of some 1,500 square feet of FAR, containing the skate rental facility, bathrooms and a changing room with vending machines. The facility will be open for public skating during the winter months and during the remainder of the year will be a park with uses to be determined by public need. The site specific final PDD submittal shall be made on or before September 25, 1991. At that time Savanah Limited Partnership will be seeking a GMQS exemption for the buildings as essential community services, final PUD approval, subdivision approval and final rezoning. This rezoning application can either by held pending receipt of the site specific final submission or can be processed with full knowledge of the further approvals to be requested. Please contact me if there is further information required at this time. Sincerely yours, ~~~~ Perry Ha vey PH:ks f/-~ ~~ AUG 2 3 MEMORANDUM To: Diane Moore, Deputy Planning Director From: Chuck Roth, City Engineer C [~ Date': August 23, 1991 Re: Aspen Mountain PUD - Ice Rink - Rezoning Having reviewed the above referenced application, the engineering department has the following comments: 1. I cannot tell what departments received the application from the referral memo. We have previously recommended that George Pucak at the Aspen Ice Garden be referred to for Aspen Mountain PUD ice Rink issues. Since the rezoning is to Parks, perhaps George Robinson at the parks department should also be consulted. 2. As stated in Perry Harvey's letter of June 27, 1991, the municipal engineering concerns of impacts on traffic generation and availability of utilities have been satisfactorily responded to. cc: Bob Gish, Public Works Director cr/M91.189 /-~T1~•~~~-I M EZ~T D o; Q° 5 c ~~_ X9k_= f~=~- _S E?L !2"__ _~%r ~~__ ~, ~~~ ,,,, W F"~ __ ~_ -=x ? :~Er Z r €S'i. Z co2:~ .] a X O ~' U ~ ~° t mom..: ~ ~ r^'°1 SCRIPPS RANCH MEDICALb[INIC A Processional Corporation Jack Wasserman, M.D., FAAFP Diplomate American Board of Family Practice Monica Moore, M.D. American Board o/Family Practice Barry K. Lall, M.D. American Board o/Family Practice Cynthia Pollack, D.C. Chiropractic Physical Therapy ray •• ,, SEP 2 3'" 9999 Mira Mesa Blvd.. No. 703 San Diego. 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ADJOORN a.cov t ,, MEMORANDIIM TO: Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission FROM: Cindy Christensen, Planning Office RE: Upcoming Meetings DATE: September 19, 1991 This is a list of your scheduled upcoming meetings. Regular Meetinq, October 8th * 100 (328) Park Avenue (continued from 9/3) (PH) (KJ) * Aspen Villas PUD Amendment (continued) (PH) (KJ) a.nex i' 2 \~..+ TO: Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission FROM: Diane Moore, Deputy Director RE: Ice Rink Map Amendment - Commercial Lodge (CL) and Lodge/Tourist Residential (L/TR) to Park (P) Aspen Mountain PUD DATE: September 17, 1991 ---------------------------------------------------------------- SIIMMARY: Savanah Limited Partnership proposes to rezone Lots A through I, Block 91, City and Townsite of Aspen from the current mixed zoning of Commercial Lodge (CL) and Lodge/Tourist Residential (L/TR) to Park (P). The proposed rezoning encompasses approximately 27,080 square feet. This rezoning is in accordance with the First Amended and Restated Planned Unit Development/Subdivision Agreement for the Aspen Mountain Subdivision which requires that this portion of the property become a community facility (Ice Rink and Park) on the newly subdivided Lot 6, which shall be rezoned to Park zone district. Subsequent to rezoning, the applicant will be seeking final PUD approval, subdivision approval, and GMQS Exemption for Essential Public Facilities and other applicable approvals. In April of 1990, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a conceptual review of the rezoning and the rezoning to the Park zone district was found to be appropriate. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning from CL and L/TR to Park (P) APPLICANT: Savanah Limited Partnership LOCATION: South side of Durant Avenue and bordered by vacated Dean Street, Galena Street and Mill Street, Lots A through I, Block 91, City and Townsite of Aspen. ZONING: Commercial Lodge (CL) and Lodge/Tourist Residential (L/TR) with PUD overlay. APPLICANT'S REQUEST: To amend the Official Zone District map. REFERRAL COMMENTS: The following entities have reviewed the application and have made the following comments: Engineering: The engineering concerns of impacts on traffic generation and availability of utilities have been f ~. \.O satisfactorily responded to in Perry Harvey's letter of June 27, 1991. Parka Department: The Parks Department had no comments regarding the rezoning of this parcel and will offer comments at the time of final PUD approval as the final development plan will be available for review. STAFF COMMENTS: A. Background - On March 15, 1991, Savanah Limited Partnership submitted a petition to the City pursuant to Section M of the First Amended and Restated Planned Unit Development/Subdivision Agreement for the Aspen Mountain Subdivision ("PUD Agreement") seeking an extension in the construction schedule deadlines governing construction and development with the Aspen Mountain Subdivision. On June 10, 1991, the City Council granted Savanah the extensions which were incorporated into a written amendment to the PUD Agreement subject to certain terms and conditions. One of the extensions granted by Council was for the certificate of occupancy for the Ice Rink/Park and it was extended from October 1, 1991 to October 1, 1992. One of the conditions of approval for the extension was that Savanah apply for the rezoning of the Ice Rink/Park parcel to a "Park" zoning designation by July 1, 1991 and this rezoning request is in compliance with that condition. The PUD Agreement requires the subdivision of Lot 5 into two parcels and states that Lot 6 of the PUD is the parcel that is to be created from the subdivision of Lot 5 and the Ice Rink/Park site will be located on the newly subdivided Lot 6. The area for Lot 6 is located north of the vacated Dean Street. The PUD Agreement also states that Lot 5 will be comprised of hotel rooms (replacement for Grand Aspen Hotel) and residential units. The area for Lot 5 is located south of vacated Dean Street. The Planning and Zoning Commission previously reviewed the conceptual PUD plan for this parcel and those comments and recommendations made by the Commission will be addressed during the final PUD plan review. B. Site Description - The vacant parcel is approximately 27,080 square feet in size and rectangular in shape. The parcel is located on the south side of Durant Avenue and is bordered by vacated Dean Street, Mill Street and Galena Street. Savanah currently stores some construction materials on this site and they have provided fencing/screening along the perimeter of the parcel for the construction materials. The site is relatively flat with several large cottonwood and blue ,..~ ,~ spruce trees located on the periphery of the site. This parcel is located directly across the street from the Rubey Park Transit Center and Rubey Park will be a strong draw for tourists staying in close proximity to the Ice Rink/Park. The other surrounding land uses include the North of Nell condominiums, the Mountain Chalet, the proposed Ritz-Carlton Hotel, and the redevelopment of the Grand Aspen site. The proposed Park zone district designation would be compatible with the adjacent land uses and provide a valuable amenity to the community. The adjacent zoning districts include the Public zone district which encompasses the Rubey Park Transit Center to the north; the proposed Ritz-Carlton Hotel site is zoned Lodge/Tourist Residential with PUD overlay and this is located to the west; the Grand Aspen Hotel site is zoned Lodge/Tourist Residential with PUD overlay; the North of Nell condominiums are zoned Commercial Lodge and they are located to the east of this parcel. C. Project Summary - The applicant proposes to develop an Ice Rink/Park in the 27,080 square foot parcel that will be subdivided from Lot 5. The subdivision and development of Lot 5 and the subdivided Ice Rink parcel (Lot 6) constitute Phase II of the Aspen Mountain PUD. Savanah request is to rezone the property to the Park (P) zone district and the permitted uses in this district include open-use recreational facility, park, playfield, playground, golf course, riding stable, nursery, botanical garden, and accessory buildings and uses. The following uses are permitted as conditional uses in the Park zone district and they include recreation building, sport shop, restaurant facility, park maintenance building and satellite dish antennae. It should be noted that the dimensional requirements that apply to all permitted and conditional uses in the Park zone district shall be set by the adoption of a conceptual development plan and final development plan, pursuant to Article 7, Division 9, Planned Unit Development. The park/rink is intended to serve as an activity center to be developed and maintained by Savanah. The development of the park will be in conjunction with the Ritz-Carlton Hotel and will be ready for use at the same time as the Hotel. The development plan for the parcel provides an ice rink for public winter skating. In the summer, the rink and landscaped area will be used for a multitude of purposes, including but not limited to ballet rehearsals, community dances, plays, art exhibits, musical performances and fund raising events. The applicant is still working on the programmatic details of the park and these will be presented to the Commission during the review of the final PUD plan. \ / During the winter, it is proposed that the rink will be available for public skating with skate rental and public changing areas. The southern portion of Lot 6 will contain the equipment building for the Ice Rink, including the ice making equipment and maintenance rooms. This building will be depressed so that the top of the building will be at the grade of vacated Dean Street. On the eastern portion of the lot a free standing building is planned which will contain the skate rental facility, bathrooms, changing room, and vending machines. The actual site for the ice rink will be excavated and the roof of the ice rink structure will be at street level so that pedestrians can view the ice skaters below. D. Applicable Review - At this time the applicant is only applying for a rezoning. Pursuant to Section 7-1102 the standards of review for an amendment to the Official Zone District Map are as follows: a. Whether the proposed amendment is in conflict with any applicable portions of this chapter. RESPONSE: The proposed amendment is consistent with the purpose of the Park zone district which is to ensure that land intended for recreational use is developed so as to serve its intended use, while not exerting a disruptive influence on surrounding land uses. The proposed rezoning of this parcel is consistent with the purpose of the Park zone district and is not in conflict with other portions of the chapter. b. Whether the proposed amendment is consistent with all elements of the Aspen Area Comprehensive Plan. RESPONSE: The Plan designates this area as Recreational/Accomo- dation, the purpose of which is "to allow for the recreation and accomodation needs of the visitor to Aspen in an area that is especially suited for this because of its unity with and identity to, the proposed transportation system, the ski area and the central area...." This recreational element in the center of the tourist district is consistent with the Land Use designation and serves the needs of visitors because of its central location to other tourist services including the Rubey Park Transit Center. c. Whether the proposed amendment is compatible with surrounding Zone Districts and land uses, considering existing land use and neighborhood characteristics. RESPONSE: The Ice Rink/Park parcel is surrounded by several zone districts and these include the Public zone district to the north 4 ,~,, ~., which is for the Rubey Park Transit Center. The Ice Rink/Park parcel would complement Rubey Park and Wagner Park. The Ice Rink/Park is designed as both a tourist and community amenity and since Rubey Park is the mass transit center for the city, it will provide easy access to the Ice Rink/Park parcel. The Ice Rink/Park parcel is also at the base of Aspen Mountain which is the focal point for numerous recreational activities. The surrounding lodge and tourist accomodations will be able to take advantage of this recreational amenity in the winter. During the summer, a multitude of uses is envisioned such as community dances, plays, and art exhibits. Adjacent tourist accomodations may be impacted by evening events and Savanah will address programmatic details in final PUD plan. d. The effect of the proposed amendment on traffic generation and road safety. RESPONSE: This proposal poses little impediments to pedestrian and vehicular circulation. The parcel is primarily pedestrian oriented. Dean Street has been vacated and it is adequate for delivery purposes. Dean Street may also serve as a dropping off point thus limiting the potential for congestion along Durant Avenue. The Ice Rink/Park parcel is located directly across the street from the Rubey Park Transit Center and this will provide transportation for users of this facility. Additionally, the Ice Rink/Park is in the area designated as the town resort center/Aspen base, and this is in close proximity to tourist accomodations as well as the town center. The future redevelopment of the Grand Aspen site (Lot 5) will incorporate a parking garage that was previously determined (during review of the Aspen Mountain PUD) to be adequate to accomodate the parking needs of Phase II development, the first of which is the Ice Rink/Park. Parking requirements within the Park zone district are determined by special review for uses other than residential or lodge. e. Whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment would result in demands on public facilities, and whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment would exceed the capacity of such public facilities, including but not limited to transportation facilities, sewage facilities, water supply, parks, drainage, schools, and emergency medical facilities. RESPONSE: There are existing utilities on the site or proximate to the site which have the capacity to serve the development. Additionally, the PUD Agreement requires the applicant to complete certain infrastructure improvements prior to the issuance of the 5 ,._, certificate of occupancy for the Ice Rink/Park. f. Whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment would result in significantly adverse impacts on the natural environment. RESPONSE: The site is flat with little vegetation. Staff will be working with the applicant during the review of the final PUD plan to determine which existing trees will be incorporated into the landscape plan and will also address those comments and recommendations made by the Commission during conceptual PUD plan review. g. Whether the proposed amendment is consistent and compatible with the community character in the City of Aspen. RESPONSE: The proposed amendment is consistent and compatible with the community character of Aspen. The Ice Rink/Park will be primarily open space and will create a pocket of open space in a developed portion of the city. h. Whether there have been changed conditions affecting the subject parcel or the surrounding neighborhood which support the proposed amendment. RESPONSE: The Ice Rink/Park parcel development of the Aspen Mountain PUD. Aspen Mountain PUD is the development which is located to the west of thi neighborhood consists primarily of accomodations which would support this is part of the Phase II The Phase I portion of the of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel s parcel. The surrounding tourist and residential community amenity. i. Whether the proposed amendment would be in conflict with the public interest, and is in harmony with the purpose and intent of this chapter. RESPONSE: The PUD Agreement requires that this parcel be designated as an Ice Rink/Park facility and the PUD Agreement was approved by the voters in February of 1990. Through voter ratification of the PUD Agreement, this site was determined to be appropriate for a Park designation and will function as a facility for the community. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning of the southwest corner of Durant Avenue and Galena Street, Lots A through I, Block 91, City and Townsite of Aspen, amending the Official Zone District Map from CL and L/TR to Park (P). ATTACHMENTB: A. Application pz.wst.hopkins.rzq 6 © ~ Savanah Limited Partnership =` ---~~ A ,_ f ~: C~ ~~ ~~)r-- June 27, 1991 ~pTlf~l Ms. Amy Margerum Planning Director City of Aspen 130 S. Galena Aspen, CO 81611 Dear Amy, This letter is to make formal request on behalf of Savanah Limited Partnership for rezoning of Lots A through I, Block 91 City and Townsite of Aspen from the current mixed zoning of Commercial Lodge (CL) and Lodge / Tourist Residential (L/TR) to Park (P). This parcel is the 27,080 square feet of Lot 5 of the Aspen Mountain PUD bordered by vacated Dean Street, Galena Street, Durant Avenue and Mill Street. The First Amended and Restated Planned Unit Development / Subdivision Agreement for the Aspen Mountain Subdivision anticipates that this portion of the property become a community facility (Ice Rink & Park) on a newly subdivided Lot 6, which shall be rezoned to Park. Submission for conceptual approval was made in early 1990 for Lot 5 and proposed Lot 6 (Phase II) of the Aspen Mountain PUD. A joint submission was made because the Amended PUD Agreement, dated October 3, 1988, was carefully worked out to confirm the development area and bulk requirements for all of Phase II, consisting of Lot 5 and the proposed Lot 6. The area to the North of vacated Dean Street, the proposed Ice Rink and Park, allows, under current zoning, a FAR of 42,000 square feet. The area for Lot 5 to the South of vacated Dean Street, under current zoning, allows an FAR of 86,685 square feet. Hence, Lot 5, under current zoning, allows a total FAR of 128,685 square feet. During the give and take process that culminated in the Amended PUD Agreement, Savanah and the City agreed that, not withstanding the total FAR of 128,685 permitted under current zoning, the portion of Lot 5 to the south of vacated Dean Street would be limited to a total FAR of 115,000 square feet. The FAR on the proposed Lot 6 would be in addition to this 115,000 square feet. Further, it was agreed that the open space to be created on the proposed Lot 6 would support the development activity on the Southern portion of Lot 5. Finally, any employee generation and parking requirements for the Ice Rink and Park will be analyzed as part of the development review for the Southern portion of Lot 5. 600 Edot CoopaY Avg. 6111t~ 200 A~p~T. COlOYeBO 61611 307-925-42'72 Fsx: 303-93'3 -a~B~ 1) ATTAQiII4QTT 1 I "'O [JSE APPLICATION ECJIdt -^r Project: N'~me ngnen Mrnintai n PT1D Tre Rink s Pa k 't.ri 2j Pcojera Incation Lot 6 Aspen Mountain PUD Lots A-I Block 91 415 E. Durant (indicate street -~'~'-~^^, lot & block number, legal description whew appropriate) 3) Present ?.octi.rxj CL and LTR 4) Iot Size 27 050 S~. Ft. 5) Applicant's Name, "'''''^"^ & Phone ~ Savanah Limited Paxtnarah;n ~~0 E COOsF'r St ,; tP 200 A4~]Pn ('nl nradn .Rl Fll ~~n~T Q25-4272 r~2pL~~2litatLVe'S NaIDL~, ~LPSS bt P):Y816 ~ Pa ~ ua r~~ov F,00 F Mnzer St , Snite inn n ~ ralarade 81611 (3031 925-4272 7) Type of Application (please cbec]c all that apply) axiditional Use G`Jnoeptt~a7. SPA __ Qonoepti~al- Historic Dev_ S~ia7 Review Final. SPA 8040 c (eenli~ _ Stream Mai~in POD _ Final H]D Final Historic I)ev. Minor historic Dev_ Historic Demolition Historic Dessic~atian Mmmtain View Plane _ Subdivision (yy~ninmi~atlOR YYYTe~ct~p Amendment (~'I,16 Allotment Ivt Split,/iat Line ~ FSaemptim ~7 . g) r~scriTr;~ of F~stux~ Uses (ciumbPr and type of . Priest-;nr ~y~~s: ~miri mate sq. ft_; nmbeS of bedzio~s; any p~ec/iot>,s approcrals granted to the P~P~-Y) - Lot used to contain 20 residences. Lot was demolished. Currently vacant Conceptual PUD approval granted June 1990 g) rr~-;zt-;on of Develgment Applicati,o<- Rezoning of block to Park 10) Fiave you attac3tied the followireq? Re~or~e to Attac3tmertt 2, lainimm 4it.,,iccipn Qorttent's Resporse to Attactmrlct 3, Specific Submission its Response t,0 Attac3~nt 4, Review StalldaLds for Your Application i Q~~ A G E N D A ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING AEGIILAR MEETING September 17, 1991, Tuesday 4:30 P.M. 1st Floor City Council Chambers City Hall I. COMMENTB Commissioners Planning Staff Public II. MINIITES III. PDBLIC HEARINGS ~~r(\~ A. Aspen Villas PIID Amendment (Tabled to October 8) - Rim Johnson - B. Aspen Mountain PIID Ice Rink Map Amendment - Diane Moore IV. ADJOURN a.cov n G~a~-~ - ~~~ - ~~ r _____ D n _---- ~~~~ ~ ~ ~- r~~--~ - , ~ ~ ~~ `~ ~ MEMORANDUM TO: Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission FROM: Cindy Christensen, Planning Office RE: Upcoming Meetings DATE: September 19, 1991 ,. ,. This is a list of your scheduled upcoming meetings. Regular Meeting, October 8th * 100 (328) Park Avenue (continued from 9/3) (PH) (KJ) * Aspen Villas PUD Amendment (continued) (PH) (KJ) a.nex V '.n/ MEMORANDIIM TO: Planning and Zoning Commission FROM: Kim Johnson DATE: September il, 1991 RE: Aspen Villas PUD Amendment - Request to table to October 8, 1991 The applicant has been working with the Engineering Department and City Attorney's Office to implement "trades" of encroachment licenses. The Villas needs an encroachment license to create one parking space. Staff requests this tabling to allow more time to work on the encroachment licenses. ~~~~ ~;~~ ~'~~ ~ ~~ MEMORANDIIM TO: Aspen Planning and Zoning Comm~is~sion FROM: Diane Moore, Deputy Director (~J~~/ RE: Ice Rink Map Amendment - Commercial Lodge/Tourist Residential (L/TR) to Aspen Mountain PUD. DATE: September 17, 1991 v. ~,~ S Lodge (CL) and Park (P) ----------------------------------------------------------------- SOMMARY: Savanah Limited Partnership proposes to rezone Lots A through I, Block 91, City and Townsite of Aspen from the current mixed zoning of Commercial Lodge (CL) and LodgJTourist Residential {L/TR) to Park LP). T e proposed rezoning encompasses approximately 27,080 square feet. This rezoning is in ac~'ordanCy w~rh the First Amended and Restated Planned Unit S.~Ct£`~'' ~~ Development/Subdivision Agreement for the Aspen Mountain ~ ~`s ~S ~ Subdivision re uires that this ortion of the oronerty-beee:an ~e ~~ ~,~ a community acility on a new y subdivided ~, ~~ Lot 6, which shall be rezoned to Park zone district. ,~ - - - Subsequent to rezoning, the applicant will be seeking final PUD approval, subdivision approval, and GMQS Exemption for Essential Public Facilities and other applicable approvals. In April of 1990, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a conceptual review of the rezoning and the rezoning to the Park zone district was found to be appropriate. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning from CL and L/TR to Park (P> . ~~+h ~ o~rea.la~ APPLICANT: Savanah Limited Partnership LOCATION: South side of Durant Avenue and bordered by vacated Dean Street, Galena Street and Mill Street, Lots A through I, Block 91, City and Townsite of Aspen. ZONING: Commercial Lodge (CL) and Lodge/Tourist Residential (L/TR) with PUD overlay. ~~//~ APPLICANT'S REQIIEST: To amend the Official Zone District map. '"" REFERRAL COMMENTS: The following entities have reviewed the ~G(.(5 application and have made the following comments: /~ ~1 Engineering: The engineering concerns of impacts on traffic {~~1/ generation and availability of utilities have been N ~~~'Glry~~ ~ satisfactorily responded to in Perry Harvey's letter of June 27, 1991. Parks Department: The Parks Department had no comments regarding the rezoning of this parcel and will offer comments at the time of final PUD approval as the final development plan will be available for review. STAFF COMMBNTB: A. Background - On March 15, 1991, Savanah Limited Partnership submitted a petition to the City pursuant to Section M of the First Amended and Restated Planned Unit Development/Subdivision Agreement cn~~~ for the Aspen Mountain Subdivision ("PUD Agreement") seeking an d~~ ~ extension in the construction schedule deadlines governing construction and development with the Aspen Mountain Subdivision. ~p~'~'~~.~c, On June 10, 1991, the City Council granted Savanah the extensions `Ul~'µy0 which were incorporated into a written amendment to the PUD Agreement subject to certain terms and conditions. One of the extensions granted by Council was for the certificate of occupancy for the Ice Rink/Park and it was extended from October 1, 1991 to October 1, 1992. One of the conditions of approval for the extension was that Savanah apply for the rezoning of the Ice Rink/Park parcel to a "Park" zoning designation by July 1, 1991 and this rezoning request is in compliance with that condition. The PUD Agreement requires the subdivision of Lot 5 into two parcels and states that Lot 6 of the PUD is the parcel that is to be created from the subdivision of Lot 5 and the Ice Rink/Park site will be located on the newly subdivided Lot 6. The area for Lot 6 is located north of the vacated Dean Street. The PUD Agreement also states that Lot 5 will be comprised of hotel rooms (replacement for Grand Aspen Hotel) and residential units. The area for Lot 5 is located south of vacated Dean Street. y'"~ ~~ The Planning and Zoning Commission previously reviewed the ~ conceptual PUD plan for this parcel and those comments and recommendations made by the Commission will be addressed during the ~ final PUD plan review. ~p~ B. Bite Description - The vacant parcel is approximately 27,080 V-~1 square feet in size and rectangular in shape: The parcel is located on the south side of Durant Avenue and is bordered by vacated Dean Street, Mill Street and Galena Street. Savanah currently stores some construction materials on this site and they have provided fencing/screening along the perimeter of the parcel... for the construction materials. The site is relatively flat with several large cottonwood and blue spruce trees located on the periphery of the site. This parcel is located directly across the street from the Rubey ~1~~`~ Park Transit Center and Rubey Park will be a strong draw for M~~~ tourists staying in close proximity to the Ice Rink/Park. The 7~,"(~" other surrounding land uses include the North of Nell condominiums, ~~'~_ the Mountain Chalet, the proposed Ritz-Carlton Hotel, and the ~~~,~ redevelopment of the Grand Aspen site. The proposed Park zone district designation would be compatible with the adjacent land uses and provide a valuable amenity to the community. ~a`,gCt,~C The adjacent zoninc districts include the Public zone district ~J~ d~y}(~ichwhich encompasses the, Rubev Park Transit enter o e north: the proposed Ritz-Carlton HotP'I C1*° 1C zoned Lodge/Taur~st Residential ~~ with PUD overlay and this is located to the .~s.~ the Grand Aspens ~~~„~~{ Hotel site is zoned Lodge/Tourist Residential with PUD overlay; the Nor of Nell condominiums are ~ c~mmPrcial LodgQ and they are located to the P~,~ of this parcel. C. Project Summary - The applicant proposes to develop an Ice Rink/Park in the 27,080 square foot parcel that will be subdivided from Lot 5. The subdivision and development of Lot 5 and the subdivided Ice Rink parcel (Lot 6) constitute Phase II of the Aspen ~~'~a ~, Mountain PUD. ~ ~~ ~~Savanah request is to rezone the property to the Park (P) zone c~~~w~~' district and the permitted uses in this district include .oxen-use ?"`m~,~l t~ creational facility, park, playfield, playground, golf course, ~.~,~~~ riding stab e, nursery, botanical garden, and accessory buildings ai l,~ and uses. The following uses are permitted as conditional uses in ,P~;y. the Park zone district and they include recreation building, sport shop, restaurant facility, .park maintenance building and satellite dish antennae. It should be noted that the dimensional requirements that apply to all permitted and conditional uses in the Park zone district shall be set by the adoption of a conceptual development plan and final development plan, pursuant to Article 7, Division 9, Planned Unit Development. fk~~~~ The park/rink is intended to serve as an activity center ~.o be ~"" ~..vel_o$Pd and main a;n d by savanah. The development of the park will be in conjunction with the Ritz-Carlton Hotel and will be ready for use at the same time as the Hotel. Oe+, ~~ 199 3- ~P~sE~ ~•~h~fdevelopment plan for the parcel provides an ice rink for public w;~'L~- W`~~' winter skating. In the summer, the rink and landscaped area will ~ ~'°~ be used for a multitude of purposes, including but not limited to ~"'' ballet rehearsals, community dances, plays, art exhibits, musical 53pn4`' L performances and fund raising events..- The applicant is sti_ ~ {~,,~~- ~ working on the programmatic details of the park and thP~° ~°~" r,° presen e o e Commisslon durlna t e re_v~Q_w of tha final PUD P~Q''I' plan. ~~~i~~~ ~ N~~ a ~~GA,~ladla~ti 'u~l~~ IYYICuvt~il, ~ ~~~~- ~11s ~'p.Cc~ti~~{' ~-~~~ J ~ ~ ("UI ~i~cr"G rnli? ~1 -I~a ; "n% r. ~~ i V nr:~-1- l~ -h ~.~ni~ , ~ ~~lir~ -Ir, ~~~. JJ Lt~'~ ~ ,_ ~-1- During the winter, it is proposed that the rink will be available for public skating with skate rental and public changing areas. The southern portion of Lot 6 will contain the equipment building for the Ice Rink, including the ice making equipment and maintenance rooms. This building will be depressed so that the top of the building will be at the grade of vacated Dean Street. on the eastern portion of the lot a free standing building is planned which will contain the skate rental facility, bathrooms, changing room, and vending machines. The actual site for the ice rink will be excavated and. the roof of the ice rink structure will beat street level so that pedestrians can view the ice skaters below. D. Applicable Review - At this time the applicant is env aoblvina for a rezoniina. Pursuant to Section 7-1102 i<he standards of reyi~.*. for an amendment to the Official Zone District Map are as follows: a. Whether the proposed amendment is in conflict with any ~~~ applicable portions of this chapter. ~v RESPONSE: The proposed amendment is consistent with the purpose ~ y of the Park zone district which is to ensure that land intended for recreational use is developed so as to serve its intended use, while not exerting a disruptive influence on surrounding land uses. The proposed rezoning of this parcel is consistent with the purpose of the Park zone district and is not in conflict with other portions of the chapter. b. Whether the proposed amendment is consistent with all elements of the Aspen Area Comprehensive Plan. P~ RESPONSE: The Plan designates this area as Recreational/Accomo- ` dation, the purpose of which is "to allow for the recreation and accomodation needs of the visitor to Aspen in an area that is especially suited for this because of its unity with and identity to, the proposed transportation system, the ski area and the central area...." This recreational element in the center of the tourist district is consistent with the Land Use designation and serves the needs of visitors because of its central location to other tourist services including the Rubey Park Transit Center. c. Whether the proposed amendment is compatible with surrounding Zone Districts and land uses, considering existing land-use and neighborhood characteristics. -- - RESPONSE: The Ice Rink/Park parcel is surrounded by several zone districts and these include the Public zone district to the north 4 .... which is for the Rubey Park Transit Center. The Ice Rink/Park parcel would complement Rubey Park and Wagner Park. The Zce Rink/Park is designed as both a tourist and community amenity and since Rubey Park is the mass transit center for the city, it will provide easy access to the Ice Rink/Park parcel. The Ice Rink/Park parcel is also at the base of Aspen Mountain which is the focal point for numerous recreational activities. The. surrounding lodge and tourist accomodations will be able to take advantage of this recreational amenity in the winter. During t e summer, a multitude of uses is envisioned such as community dances, plays, and art exhibits. Adjacent tourist accomodations may be impacted by evening events and Savanah will address programmatic details in final PUD plan. d. The effect of the proposed amendment o raffic generati~ and road safety. RE8PON8S: This proposal poses little imp ments to pedestrian and vehicular circulation. The arce is rimaril destrian oriented. Dean Street has been va ted and it is adequate for e every purposes. D et ma also o in off The Ice Rink/Park parcel is located directly across the street from the Rubey Park Transit Center and this will provide transportation for users of this facility. Additionally, the Ice Rink/Park is in the area designated as the town resort center/Aspen base, and this is in ~i.+~_..rr=rimity to tourist accomodations as well as the town ~+~~ The future redevelopment of the Grand Aspen site (Lot 5) will w'l~. Pco.~ incorporate a parking garage that was previously determined (during Y review of the Aspen Mountain PUD) to be adequate to accomodate the parking needs of Phase II development, the first of which is the ice Rink/Park. Parking requirements within the Park zone district are determined by special review for uses other than residential or lodge. e. Whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment would result in demands on public facilities, and whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment would exceed the capacity of such public facilities, including but not limited to transportation facilities, sewage facilities, water supply, parks, drainage, schools, and emergency medical facilities. RESPONSE: There are existing utilities on the site or proximate to the site which have the capacity to serve the development. Additionally, the PUD Agreement requires the applicant to complete certain infrastructure improvements prior to the issuance of the 5 certificate of occupancy for the Ice Rink/Park. f. Whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment would result in significantly adverse impacts on the natural environment. - RESPONSE: The site is flat with little vegetation. Staff will be working with the applicant during the review of the final PUD plan to determine which existing trees will be incorporated into the landscape plan and will also address those comments and recommendations made by the Commission during conceptual PUD plan review. g. Whether the proposed amendment is consistent and compatible with the community character in the City of Aspen. '„~,`.<,fi.~ RESPONSE: The proposed amendment is consistent and compatible with ~ -~` the community character of Aspen. The Ice Rink/Park will be \~~-`:%;d primarily open space and will create a pocket of open space in a a,7';;~~' developed portion of the city. ,~/,~ ~ h. Whether there have been changed conditions affecting the 1l`1~,~ subject parcel or the surrounding neighborhood which support the proposed amendment. RESPONSE: The Ice Rink/Park parcel is part of the Phase II development of the Aspen Mountain PUD. The Phase I portion of the Aspen Mountain PUD is the development of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel which is located to the west of this parcel. The surrounding neighborhood consists primarily of tourist and residential accomodations which would support this community amenity. i. Whether the proposed amendment would be in conflict with the public interest, and is in harmony with the purpose and intent of this chapter. RESPONSE: The PUD Agreement requires that this parcel be designated as an Ice Rink/Park facility and the PUD Agreement was approved by the voters in February of 1990. Through voter ratification of the PUD Agreement, this site was determined to be appropriate for a Park designation and will function as a facility for the community. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning of the southwest corner of Durant Avenue and Galena Street, Lots A through I, Block 91, City and Townsite of Aspen, amending the Official Zone District Map from CL and L/TR to Park (P). ATTACHMENTS: A. Application ~~ ~'~~~~~~ ~~ Cl ~`~~~ ~ ~ _ pz.wst.hopkins.rzq ~`'!~~~e~ ~~1P~~~<'~~~L ~is (~;~~~`~~'l~ ``J , 6~ ~ nan n /~~~W~ ~ l~Nv ,-; l~-~ ~". ' ' ' I ~. ~~~u~ ~~ -L ,~ Savanah Limited June 27, 1991 Ms. Amy Margerum Planning Director City of Aspen 130 S. Galena Aspen, CO 81611 Dear Amy, Partnership I u ----~ j f ~I~ ~2tIBe1 ~If I! This letter is to make formal request on behalf of Savanah Limited Partnership for rezoning of Lots A through I, Block 91 City and Townsite of Aspen from the current mixed zoning of Commercial Lodge (CL) and Lodge / Tourist Residential (L/TR) to Park (P). This parcel is the 27,080 square feet of Lot 5 of the Aspen Mountain PUD bordered by vacated Dean Street, Galena Street, Durant Avenue and Mill Street. The First Amended and Restated Planned Unit Development / Subdivision Agreement for the Aspen Mountain Subdivision anticipates that,xhis portion of the property become a community facility (Ice Rink & Park) on a newly subdivided Lot 6, which shall be rezoned to Park. Submission for conceptual approval was-made in early 1990 for Lot 5 and proposed Lot 6 (Phase II) of the Aspen Mountain PUD. A joint submission was made because the Amended PUD Agreement, dated October 3, 1988, was carefully worked out to confirm the development area and bulk requirements for all of Phase II, consisting of Lot 5 and the proposed Lot 6. The area to the North of vacated Dean Street, the proposed Ice Rink and Park, allows, under current zoning, a FAR of 42,000 square feet.' The area for Lot 5 to the South of vacated Dean Street, under current zoning, allows an FAR of 86,685 square feet. Hence, Lot 5, under current zoning, allows a total FAR of 128,685 square feet. During the give and take process that culminated in the Amended PUD Agreement, Savanah and the City agreed that, not withstanding the total FAR of 128,685 permitted under current zoning, the portion of Lot 5 to the south of vacated Dean Street would be limited to a total FAR of 115,000 square feet. The FAR on the proposed Lot 6 would be in addition to this 115,000 square feet. Further, it was agreed that the open space to be created on the proposed Lot 6 would support the development activity on the Southern portion of Lot 5. Finally, any employee generation and parking requirements for the Ice Rink and Park will be analyzed as part of the development review for the Southern portion of Lot 5. 600 Ed6t Cooper Ava. BuLtw 200 Aspwl'.~ Colorsdo 61611 X07-925-4~'l2 Fvx: 303-925-487 ,. , Dis. Amy Margerum June 27, 1991 Page two Your letter of March 22, 1990, agrees with this interpretation regarding the FAR and open space. During the Spring of 1990 the Planning and Zoning Commission granted conceptual approval to the Ice Rink and Park with conditions. At that time a conceptual review of the rezoning was conducted and rezoning to Park was found to be appropriate by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Our request is to rezone from Commercial Lodge (CL) and Lodge / Tourist Residential (L/TR) to Park (P). The permitted uses in a Park zone are open-use recreational facilities, park, playfield, playground, golf course, riding stable, nursery, botanical garden and accessory buildings and uses. Application is being made because of the contractual requirement in the PUD Agreement. This Agreement was approved by the voters in February of 1990 and, through the voter ratification of that Agreement, this site was determined to be appropriate for a Park designation. Section 0 (3) of the PUD Agreement states that the applicable code sections for the rezoning consideration are those in effect on May 24, 1988. Section 24 - 12.5 (d) outlines those evaluation criteria to be considered by the City during the rezoning. Those criteria include compatibility with surrounding zone districts and land uses, impacts upon traffic generation and availability of utility services. During conceptual review of the Ice Rink and Park, findings were made by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council to support this rezoning, in that the site will compliment Wagner Park and Rubey Park in the vicinity as recreational facilities. The rezoning is consistent with the Aspen Area Comprehensive Plan in that it provides recreational facilities in 'the heart of the tourist district, centrally located to serve the needs of visitors and residents alike. The location, across from the Rubey Park Transportation Center and in the center of town, will encourage bus and pedestrian access and will not increase traffic or decrease road safety. Conceptual findings were also made that there will be no adverse demand upon public utilities in the area. ,. ~. ..,. Ms. Amy Margerum June 27, 1991 Page three The proposal for the improvements to be created, on the proposed Lot 6 of the Aspen Mountain PUD, currently calls for an Ice Rink located within a landscaped park setting. The southern portion of Lot 6 will contain the equipment building for the Ice Rink, including the ice making equipment and maintenance rooms. This building will be depressed so that the top of the building will be at the grade of vacated Dean Street. On the eastern 'portion of the lot a free standing building is planned of some 1,500 square feet of FAR, containing the skate rental facility, bathrooms and a changing room with vending machines. The facility will be open for public skating during the winter months and during the remainder of the year will be a park with uses to be determined by public need. The site specific final PUD submittal shall be made on or before September 25, 1991. At that time Savanah Limited Partnership will be seeking a GMQS exemption for the buildings as essential community services, final PUD approval, subdivision approval and final rezoning. This rezoning application can either by held pending receipt of the site specific final submission or can be processed with full knowledge of the further approvals to be requested. Please contact me if there is further information required at this time. Sincerely yours, ~V ~~~ Perry Ha vey ~~ PH:ks AUG 2 3 To: Diane Moore, Deputy Planning Director From: Chuck Roth, City Engineer l.: [lam Date: August 23, 1991 Re: Aspen Mountain PUD - Ice Rink - Rezoning Having reviewed the above referenced application, the engineering department has the following comments: 1. I cannot tell what departments received the application from the referral memo. We have previously recommended that George Pucak at the Aspen Ice Garden be referred to for Aspen Mountain PUD Ice Rink issues. Since the rezoning is to Parks, perhaps George Robinson at the parks department should also be consulted. 2. As stated in_ Perry Harvey's letter of June 27, 1991, the municipal engineering concerns of impacts on traffic generation and availability of utilities have been satisfacpptorily responded to. ln''l~ U c~P/A (~) ~ J cc: Bob Gish, Public Works Director cr/M91.189 _ . _ _.__ tuu+u rua.~ ~ --~ r.> •+o usE APPtac~zzorl FOFdi . 2) Projoct Location Lot 6 Aspen Mountain PUD Lots A-I Block 91, 415 E. Durant (indicate street add~ss, lot & blor3c cnmt~s, legal description whet appropriate) ~ Applicant's Name, Addt+ass & Pt>one # S______+. .;m;..,a nor,-narchin 600 E Coog4r 4t Suite 200 A,,pPn,_~' 1nraAn A1~11 /-zn~l Q25-4272 6) IteQr+asenL-ative's dame, Addcpss & Phone $ Parriz~ Fnn F (`nniar Ct R++ita 2nnr~.p ~olorade 81611 ("i0"tl 925-4272 1)' ' Pzoject N,~une 3) Present Zoning CL and LTR 4) Iat"Size 27,(150 S;_ Ft. 7) Type of Applicatien (please d~edc all that apply) _ wnditional Use _ Qonoepbo4al. SPA Hlstorlc Dev. 8040 G~1BPS111I1e Sttaam Margin F]nal SPA lal POD Final POD Maintain View Plane _ Subdivision Final Historic Dev. Mlnor Hictrn-iC Dev. Historic D®olitiAn Historic Desiccation pan; ~at1On ~X 2pxt/Map Amendmatt ~ Allotment Int S},il1t,/Iat Line _ Q'~ Adjustment ~ i g) r~iT--icm of ~ci~r-;nom Uses (ember axed type of . e+ri~t-;rte' stxix~tiues: ~*r++~;+++ate sq. ft.; ember of bedno~s; any ~^•"~ appro+rals gracxted to the P~jY) - Lot used to contain 20 residences. Lot was demolished. Currently vacant Conceptual PUD approval granted June 1990. _ 9) r]a~rriTnh;on of DevelopmPSit Application Rezoning of block to Park 10) have you attadied the foLla.+ing? ResportSe to Attadmpnt 2, Mi n; m m ~+1-.++i colon Cbnterits Iiespotse to Attactment 3, Specific ~+-+++i~ion Oontents Rcspor~e to Attad~ent 4, Review Standards for Your Application ~~ >~ ~ I '~ I~ti~s ~ ~ ~'~ . ~resen-~t.~,or~ ~~ _~ a .rys ~s~~~ - ~nC~ , pas .~~~ f I~zo®o Ill l i arcQ ~a~l~ - C~~. ~ ~eD ~ IRased -b U~ ~~ ~ l~us conceerv -~~~ ~wus - ~_ ~Ycx~ C7c~14!'S~i~2 5~~~ P ~`'~'~ V I ~~rr ~~S ~~5 ~ro~e~ ~nc~,=~. - ~~k - ~Ueb~ ~.~ , ~ look ~~ ~~ ,~5~~~;~: ~ o~-}-Fn o ~I I - ca~vicer~~s ~ Q I (J~-~'IVYY~-~'/ USe - S~c`C .L>JP~vt~ SSL(ble~ -2e~R i ~. TO: Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission FROM: Leslie Lamont, Planning RE: Aspen Mountain Subdivision Phase II: Conceptual PUD / Revie~and Conceptual Rezoning for Park/Ice Rink DATE: April 3, 1990 SIIMMARY: The purpose of this review is Conceptual PUD review for the Park/Ice Rink portion of Lot 5 which is Phase II of the Aspen Mountain Subdivision/PUD. This PUD has been approved and reconfirmed in the past pursuant to the Aspen Mountain Subdivision/PUD signed October of 1988. Although the Aspen Mountain PUD was reviewed and approved, the development of Phase II (Lot 5) has not been thoroughly reviewed by the public and other review entities. Therefore review of this application will be ~; considered conceptual and final PUD review. ~~\~ This April 3 meeting was scheduled as a public hearing. The I(, original intention was to consolidate the four step PUD review process into 2 steps. Thus subdivision and rezoning would also be ~'~+~\~~ reviewed concurrently with PUD review. Recently, the applicant ~11 requested that the process be broadened to a four step process so a conceptual discussion can occur regarding the program and ,j~~~ operation of the Park/Rink. \ With the four step process a public hearing is not necessary at this first step. Renoticing of the public hearing will occur for future public hearings associated with the four step process, but the applicant does welcome public input at this time. 1 ~ ~~ The applicant requested (please see attached letter A) to bifurcate ~~r the review of Phase II of the Aspen Mountain PUD. In order to y complete the Ice Rink in time for the opening of the Ritz-Carlton ~ ~ Hotel (as required by the PUD Agreement), review of the Park/Rink must begin at this time. The 1988 PUD agreement also requires the applicants to subdivide the Ice Rink parcel from the Lot 5 parcel. rt.~o ~ P- ti~ Review of the Ice Rink requires a four step PUD review, ~ subdivision, rezoning from Commercial Lodge (CL) and Lodge/Tourist Residential (L/TR) to Park, and a GMQS Exemption for essential 'O public services. j' The Commission, will review conceptually the PUD and staff requests a conceptual review of the rezoning. Council will review the GMQS Exemption. b~ c~SUK~ e~ 3C~r°~i~ .~ ~/ ~~~ Staff recommends approval, with conditions, of the conceptual PUD. APPLICANT: Savanah Limited Partnership c/o Hadid Development Companies, represented by Perry Harvey LOCATION: Parcels A through I, Block 91 which is the block between Durant and Deane Streets and Galena and South Mill Streets. ZONING: CL and L/TR APPLICANT'S REQIIEBT: The applicant request conceptual PUD review for the development of an park/ice rink with accessory uses. REFERRAL COMMENTS: Please see attached referral comments, B. STAFF COMMENTS: A. Protect description The applicant proposes to develop an Ice Rink and Park on the 27,080 square foot parcel (Parcels A through I, Block 91) that will be subdivided from Lot 5. The subdivision and development of Lot 5 and the subdivided Ice Rink parcel constitute Phase II of the Aspen Mountain PUD. The Aspen Mountain PUD agreement requires n o Lot 5 in ed into the ice rink and park and the other fo ep acement project for the The f eview of the Grand Aspen site will be a four step PUD review process. The park/rink is intended to serve as an activity center to be developed and maintained by Savanah Ltd. The development of the park will be in conjunction with the Ritz-Carlton Hotel and will be ready for use at the same time as the Hotel. The development plan for the Park is to provide an ice rink for public winter skating; in the summer, the rink and landscaped area will be used for a multitude of purposes, including but not limited to ballet rehearsals, community dances, plays, private parties, art exhibits, musical performances and fund raising events. The applicant is still working on the programmatic details of the park. During the winter, it is proposed that the rink be available for public skating with skate rental and public changing areas. Because the applicant is requesting essential public service status (GMQS Exemption for essential public services), they are seeking several variations the Commission should comment upon: 1. Permission to extend the curbline along the north and east side of the Park approximately 10 feet into the existing street right 2 ~... ~~ of way, along Durant Street, in order to maintain the largest possible rink size and still provide a reasonable buffer from traffic. This would also eliminate the parking on this side of the street. 2. Exemption from Park dedication and tap fee payments (Council approval required). 3. Waiver of off-street parking requirements. The applicant is dedicated to creating a multi-use facility that will be both a great asset for the community and an economically self-sustaining facility. S. Conceptual PIID Review Many of the PUD review criteria are not applicable to this proposal. This memo will only review those criteria that would apply for this proposal. Pursuant to Section 7-903 B. the review standards for a PUD are as follows: l,` General Requirements a. The proposed development shall be consistent with the Aspen Area Comprehensive Plan. RESPONSE: ~~ The Plan designates this area a~ Recreational/Accoimnodation the propose of which is "to allow for the recreation and aCSpmmodation needs of the visitor to Aspen in an area that is especiaidy suited for this because of its unity with and identity to, the proposed transportation system, the ski area and the central area..." The recreational element in the heart o~ the tourist district is consistent with the Land Use designation and is well located to serve the needs of visitors because of its central location to other tourist services. b. The proposed development shall be consistent with the character of existing land uses in the surrounding area. i SPONSE: The park/rin complimeryt~~WW~~gner Park ~and~ubey ~ rk. Ag 'n the fi is designe as a tourism.amenity but w}t3f stx~on co p3~y emphh~sis. A commhnity pass program is pianneci~,for.~e rink: The ro coming of,this activiky center is :very important. A 'acent c ndomini ers have expY~ss rong concern re ding noise and fight ac 'vities. 3 ", / , '~ ~1 i/ C~ //% J ' c. The proposed development shall not adversel~ affect the future development of the surrounding area. _.~ RESPONSE: The development of this activity center will enhance the surrounding area. d. Final approval shall only be granted to the development to the extent to which GMQS allotments are obtained by the applicant. RESPONSE: The applicant is seeking a GMQS Exemption, Essential Public Services, for the development of the ice rink and the necessary accessory uses e.g. the changing rooms, Zamboni storage, ticket counter. The applicant also proposes the eventual addition of a restaurant on the site to enhance the services of the site. Unless the applicant demonstrates that the restaurant is also an essential public service or essential support of the park/rink, development allotments will be necessary for the construction of a restaurant on the site. 2. Land Uses: the land uses permitted shall be those of the underlying Zone District. RESPONSE: The applicant seeks to rezone the parcel from CL and L/TR to Park. An open recreational facility and accessory building and uses are permitted uses in the Park (P) Zone District. / ,. 3. Dim~sional Requirements: T1ye dimensiona~ requirements shall be those of the underlying Zone-district. RESPONSE: Pursuant to S~C~ion-~-220, the dimensional requirements in the P zone' shall be set by the adoption of a Conceptual and Firr~ 1 Development Plan) The applicant shall present, at the Commission' meeting, the dimensions of the facilities that will occupy the park. The applicant requests an increase, on the Durant side of the parcel, of approximately 10 feet into the Durant Street right-of- way. This would facilitate a wider rink but would necessitate removal of the parallel parking on that side of the street. The Engineering Department, does not support extending the curbline 10 feet into Durant Street. Please see attached referral comments B. 4. Off-street Parking: The number of off-street parking spaces may be varied from that required in the underlying Zone District. RESPON88: The P zone enables parking to be set by special review for uses other than residential or lodge. ~,'~-._ This facility is located directly across the street from the Rubey ~~__ P' 1' 4 ,. ,. .. Park Transit Center. The applicant intends the park to be a strong draw for tourists staying in close proximity to the park/rink. There will be six angle parking spaces on the west end of the park/rink. The redevelopment of the Grand Aspen site will incorporate a parking garage that was determined, during review of the Aspen Mountain PUD, to be adequate to accommodate the whole parking needs of Phase II development, the first of which is the park/rink. 5. Open Space: This 27,080 parcel will be virtually all open space pursuant to the definition of open space. If a restaurant is added in the future (as the applicant has proposed) it will reduce the amount of open space but is expected to be negligible relative to the open space of the whole park. 6. Landscape Plan: There shall be approved as part of the Final Development Plan a landscape plan which exhibits a well designed treatment of exterior spaces. RESPONSE: The applicant has submitted a landscape plan of the site. Overall the applicant intends to provide extensive (according to the site plan approximately 80 additional trees) landscape treatment on the entire site. Development of the site, unfortunately identifies the elimination of several distinctive Cottonwoods and Blue Spruce which is not supported by staff. During a site visit, staff and the applicant discussed the possibility of preserving the larg$ trees__on the periphery of the Site. Specifically the two large Cottonwoods on the corner of"Durant and Galena, the two Blue Spruce at the west end of the parcel, and the large 14" Spruce near the southwestern corner. Staff believes that it is possible to adjust the sidewalk improvements around these trees. The access ramp at the corner of Galena and Durant should also be adjusted to accommodate the two Cottonwoods. The Engineering Department believes that at least one Cottonwood is in the City right of way and would be reluctant to grant a tree removal permit. An attempt should be made to relocate the other significant Spruce that are located within the site. Please see the referral comments from the Engineering and Parks Departments B. For presentation purposes, staff has a site plan outlining the recommended changes to the landscape plan. 7. Architectural Site Plan: The applicant will present elevations of the accessory improvements and will go over in detail the site plan of the whole parcel. Please see attached site plan C. 8. Lighting: at the time of this writing, the applicant was still exploring a lighting plan. 9. Public Facilities: The applicant intends to rezone and deed 5 ..~ restrict the parcel as a Park. It is unclear at this time whether the applicant should deed the parcel to the City. The applicant has also agreed to construct and operate the facility, but continued maintenance and operation of the facility must be further defined. There are adequate public facilities available for the proposal. 10. Traffic and Pedestrian Circulation: This proposal poses little impediments to pedestrian and vehicular circulation. The parcel is primarily pedestrian oriented. Vacated Deane Street (which is part of Lot 5) is adequate for delivery purposes. If a restaurant is added in the future a service ramp may be installed at the Deane/Galena corner. Deane street may also serve as a dropping off point thus limiting the potential for congestion on the Durant side of the park/rink. Staff is concerned that the parcel does not provide enough direct pedestrian access off of Durant Street versus the openness of the entrance opposite the ~rana aspen site. tt is very important-L~ tTi~"e w-- eIT e s an that the public are drawn into the rink area. There is one direct access at the Durant/Galena corner and in the summer rock paths are planned for the west end of the parcel. Staff understands the potential security problems posed by numerous access points, however direct access from the public side of the park/rink should be emphasized. C. Rezoning Although rezoning will not be formally addressed until Step 3, it is important to determine whether the Commission finds rezoning of the parcel appropriate in concept before further review of this application. The applicant proposes to rezone the parcel from Commercial Lodge (CL) and Lodge/Tourist Residential (L/TR) to Park (P). The permitted uses in a P Zone are open-use recreational facility, park, playfield, playground, golf course, riding stable, nursery, botanical garden; and accessory building and uses. Pursuant to Section 7-1102 the standards for rezoning considers among others, compatibility with surrounding zone districts and land uses, effects on traffic and road safety, consistency and compatibility with the community character, changed conditions 019 affecting the subject parcel or the surrounding neighborhood, and conflict with the public interest. The surrounding land uses are Wagner Park, Rubey Transit Center, ~~1 North of Nell condominiums, the Mountain Chalet and the proposed ~~~',.Ao,~Ritz-Carlton Hotel and redevelopment of the Grand Aspen site. ,. , The parcel will be primarily open space and will create a of openness in a very intensively developed portion of the pocket City. The programming of the year round activities must be carefully identified as some residents have expressed strong concern to late night activities and potential noise problems. D. Summary of Staff Concerns Staff supports the concept of a park/rink at this location. There are however several outstanding issues: 1. Public access from the Durant street side should be more inviting and accessible. 2. The two large Cottonwoods and three large Spruce trees on the periphery of the site shall be preserved in their existing location. The applicant should design the site improvements around these significant trees. 3. The details of the year round programming must be identified very carefully and with sensitivity to surrounding property owners. 4. The engineering department does not support extending the curbline along the north and east side l0 feet into the street right of way. This would seriously reduce the parking available in the area. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of conceptual PUD review with the following conditions: 1. The two large Cottonwoods and three large Spruce trees on the periphery of the site shall be preserved in their existing location pursuant to the revised site plan as recommended by the Park and Planning Departments. t 2. If a restaurant is added it must be connected to a grease interceptor prior to discharge to our system. 3. The rink and summer activity center must be connected to either a dry well or the City stormwater system. 4. The applicant shall use a coolant system for the rink which does not use an ozone-depleting halogenated hydrocarbon compound. 5. Prior to the issuance of an excavation permit, a fugitive dust control plan shall be submitted to the Environmental Health Department for approval by the State Health Department. 6. The "elephant ear" curb and gutter shown on page 50 at the 7 ,.... ,.., southwest corner of the block is not recommended because it results in incomplete snow removal and street cleaning. If review bodies approve this design, the engineering department should specify the length of the extension into the street because we have received complaints about the "elephant ears" at Little Nell. A. Savanah Limited Letter B. Referral comments C. Site Plan ice.rink.pz 8 ~,.~ MEMORANDIIM TO: Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission FROM: Leslie Lamont, Planner RE: West Hopkins Map Amendment - R-6 to AH DATE: June 4, 1991 ----------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- SIIMMARY: The Housing Authority, proposes to rezone the West Hopkins Avenue parcel from Medium-Density Residential (R-6) to Affordable Housing (AH). Subsequent to rezoning, the applicant will submit a development plan containing all the pertinent reviews for the development of this parcel. Attached for your review is the full application submitted by the applicant. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning from R-6 to AH. APPLICANT: Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority LOCATION: Southwest corner of West Hopkins Avenue and South Seventh Street, Aspen Colorado Lots K, L, M & N Block 19 ZONING: R-6, Medium-Density Residential APPLICANT'S REQIIEST: To amend the Official Zone District map. REFERRAL COMMENTS: The following entities have reviewed the application and have made the following comments: Engineering: Having reviewed the above referenced application, the department has the following comments: 1. It should be noted that this parcel was annexed in December 1988 and rezoned from R-15 to R-6 in early 1989. During the rezoning review the engineering department had a comment regarding the right-of-way width on West Hopkins Street. Hopkins Street right-of-way is 75 feet all through town, except in front of the proposed amendment were it narrows to 56 feet. This area has become increasingly congested with pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorized vehicles. In addition, snow removal is difficult. In that the proposed amendment will increase traffic generation and off-street parking it is staff's request that the applicant pursue widening and improving Hopkins Street to a uniform right- of-way width of 75 feet. This would coincide with the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County's intention to widen and improve South Seventh Street. 2. If the Bikeway and Pedestrian Plan requires the applicant to install sidewalks, they must conform to the City of Aspen sidewalk, curb and gutter specifications. .._., 3. The applicant should be advised that because of the increased density there is potential for electric, communication and cable television easement requests on their parcel. 4. Given the continuous problems of unapproved work and development in public rights-of-way, we would like the following condition of approval: The applicant shall consult city engineering for design considerations of development within public rights-of-way and shall obtain permits for any work or development within public rights- of-way from city streets department. 5. The applicant shall agree to join any future improvement districts which may be formed for the purpose of constructing improvements in the public right-of-way. 6. The Aspen Sanitation District has adequate capacity to serve this proposal given the 11 unit conceptual plan. Water: The City of Aspen does have adequate facilities to supply water to this proposed development. Both Hopkins Avenue and Seventh Street have water mains of sufficient size to provide fire suppression and potable water. The Water Department would request that the existing Pacific States fire hydrant located on the southwest corner of Seventh and Hopkins be replaced with a new City Standard hydrant. The City will supply the hydrant. Public Project Review Group - On May 2, 1991, members of the Public Projects Review Group met at City Hall to discuss the initial design and site planning aspects of the proposed affordable housing project in the 700 block of West Hopkins. The PPRG was created by City Council approximately one and a half years ago, when the community asked Council to appoint a board skilled in design to review all projects involving public funds. The purpose of this meeting was to review the preliminary information to assist Planning and the Housing Authority in determining neighborhood compatibility and conceptual site planning issues. The project itself is in an early design phase, therefore, no architectural design or materials have been called out by the applicant. Relevant to the rezoning application, the PPRG was supportive of the density proposed, finding it to be generally compatible with the character of the neighborhood. Their concerns mostly focused on the site planning, design and landscaping issues, which will be more fully discussed at Subdivision review. One important aspect of this project is the incorporation of all new city policies involving the Pedestrian Walkway and Bikeway 2 Plan, Cottage Infill and Xeriscape principals. These issues were discussed generally, and will be specifically addressed in forthcoming reviews. STAFF COMMENTS: A. Background - As part of the comprehensive approach to the City's housing dilemma, the City Council adopted Ordinance 59 establishing an Affordable Housing Zone District (AH). The AH zone enables the rezoning of land for the purposes of affordable housing. Recently 65 potential sites for in-fill housing were identified. The West Hopkins parcel was a top-priority given the criteria of imminence of development, availability of land, neighborhood impacts, political feasibility, potential to serve multiple markets, environmental impacts and other subjective factors. Zn April of 1990, the City Council entered into an agreement with the Housing Authority to acquire, develop and resell permanent affordable housing on the West Hopkins parcel. The Housing Authority proposes to rezone the west Hopkins parcel to AH for 100$ affordable housing. The Authority will submit a full development plan for review by the Commission and Council B Bite Description - In 1988 the West Hopkins parcel was annexed ~~("'~ ~ into the City and rezoned R-6. The 12,000 square foot vacant parcel is on the corner of West Hopkins Avenue and South Seventh Street near the base of Shadow Mountain. ~~~p~~' There are no natural hazards associated with the site and it is relatively flat averaging a 2.5$ grade. Vegetation consists of native grasses and weeds. Two cottonwoods (7" and 10" caliper) are within the southeastern boundary and several clusters of multi- stemmed cottonwoods exist to the west of the property. An irrigation ditch parallels the South Seventh and West Hopkins boundaries. The parcel abuts the alley and utility lines are proximate and contained underground within the public street rights-of-way and/or alleyway. Several utility boxes are located at the north-west corner of the property. There is a three story building containing 5 townhomes located east Q~ of the parcel. Across the alley to the northeast is a recent, neo- ~l~5 ~ Victorian office building. A vacant parcel lies to the north ~~ directly across the alley. Across South Seventh Street to the west yn,~G are stables, corrals, and pasture/open space. A contemporary, S "-- single-family residence is located to the southwest and an older, single-family residence, barn and remnant tramway are directly across the street on West Hopkins Avenue. 3 The townhomes to the east are zoned R-15, the block along Main Street is zoned Office, and the parcels to the west of South Seventh Street and south of West Hopkins Avenue are in the County and zoned R-15. C. Project Summary - Many opportunities exist for development of this site. The neighborhood is a mixed-use neighborhood and was identified as such as early as the 1973 Aspen Land Ose Plan. Minimal site preparation is involved. No natural hazards, critical wildlife habitat or endangered vegetation exist on the site. All public services are in place with the capacity to serve the site. The site is within walking distance of downtown (10 blocks) and is served by bike and bus routes within one block. In addition, the site has excellent views to the south, southwest and north. The applicant proposes to construct a mix of it affordable, deed- restricted residences on the parcel with 11 off-street parking spaces. Potentially the development will contain: two 3-bedroom townhouses, six 2-bedroom townhouses, and three 1-bedroom units. Eight townhouses could be contained within two 4-plex buildings while the 1-bedroom units could be above single-car carports along the alley. According to the application,. this conceptual plan incorporates traditional, planning concepts and is reflective of the development within Aspen's original town-site. Primary residential building will be oriented to the public streets while the "carriage houses" and parking will occur off of the alley. The goal is to achieve a livable, human-scale residential development consistent with the Shadow Mountain neighborhood. The buildings are envisioned to be two story with varied facades. Entry ways will provide individual identity and privacy for each residence. The attached application includes site plans and floor plans. The following tables, from the application, detail the dimensional requirements applicable in the AH zone. These are provided at this conceptual stage to help the review bodies envision the development potential of the site. The exact development plan has yet to be defined. The Housing Authority is in the process of hiring an architect to develop a specific development plan. The propose of the schematic description is for illustrative purposes. 4 ~~ D. Applicable Review - At this time the applicant is only applying for a rezoning. Pursuant to Section 7-1102 the standards of review for an amendment to the Official Zone District Map are as follows: a. Whether the proposed amendment is in conflict with any applicable portions of this chapter. RESPONSE: The proposed amendment is consistent with the purpose of the recently adopted Affordable Housing Zone District which is "to provide for the use of land for the production of low, moderate and middle income affordable housing...units...The AH Zone District is intended for residential use primarily by permanent residents of the Community...Lands in the AH Zone District should be scattered throughout the City to ensure a mix of housing types, including those which are affordable by its working residents...lands in the AH Zone District should be located within walking distance of the center of the City, or on transit routes." The proposal is also consistent with the goals identified within the Housing Production Plan. The Plan is intended as a guide for City and County officials making housing decisions. The Plan substantiates the need to produce an additional 800 units by 1995 if growth within the area continues at its present rate. In an effort to obtain that goal the public sector was identified as the responsible party to produce 463 of those 800 units. The West Hopkins site is part of the 154 units targeted for 1990-1991. b. Whether the proposed amendment is consistent with all elements of the Aspen Area Comprehensive Plan. RESPONSE: The various elements of the Aspen Area Comprehensive Plan lists several goals that are relevant to the West Hopkins site. As described in the application those goals are: to create a housing environment which is dispersed, appropriately scaled to the neighborhoods and affordable; to preserve and maintain the existing character of the community; the community should collectively address and resolve its issues and problems by considering the interest of all its citizen; to create a creative non-auto oriented public, mass transportation system which integrates pedestrian and bike trails system with community facilities and services; and to encourage land uses, businesses, and events which serve both the local community and tourist base. The development of approximately 11 affordable housing units, through the Affordable Housing Zone District, is an appropriate approach to dispersed housing development. The proposal is within scale of the surrounding community in order to preserve the character of the neighborhood. The use of tax dollars to develop the site is a collective resolution to an important community issue, while the location of the West Hopkins site integrates the development within the community taking advantage of local services, and bus and bike routes. 7 .~~ ~, `,~ c. Whether the proposed amendment is compatible with surrounding Zone Districts and land uses, considering existing land use and neighborhood characteristics. RESPONSE: The Shadow Mountain neighborhood is a collection of multi-family and single family residences, including small lodges. Bordering the neighborhood is Main Street which includes such land uses as residential, office, a church, a restaurant, and an antique store. The parcel is surrounded by a mixture of zone districts. To the north is the office zone and to the east is R-15. The County is south and west of the parcel zoned R-15. The proposed AH zone appears to be compatible with the mixed-use nature of this area. d. The effect of the proposed amendment on traffic generation and road safety. RESPONSE: According to the application, an 11 unit development should generate approximately 33 to 55 vehicle trips/day. The location of the development is within a half block of the Main Street bus route and is on the primary bike route established by the recently adopted Pedestrian and Bikeway Plan. The Marolt bridge which connects to outlying bike routes is also a half block away. The proximity to bike and bus routes should help reduce vehicular trips generated by the project. Within the AH zone, parking is established by Special Review. This proposal is intended to provide one space per unit. e. Whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment would result in demands on public facilities, and whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment would exceed the capacity of such public facilities, including but not limited to transportation facilities, sewage facilities, water supply, parks, drainage, schools, and emergency medical facilities. RESPONSE: Based upon the Housing Guidelines, the development should house approximately 25 residents. There are existing utilities on the site or proximate to the site which have the capacity to service the development. f. Whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment would result in significantly adverse impacts on the natural environment. RESPONSE: The site is flat with little vegetation. The two irrigation ditches will be protected during development and will be maintained pursuant to the standards identified by the Pedestrian Plan and Historic Preservation Committee. ?????? 8 g. Whether the proposed amendment is consistent and compatible with the community character in the City of Aspen. RESPONSE: Affordable resident housing has historically been interspersed throughout Aspen's neighborhoods. The proposal is compatible with the character of the immediate neighborhood, which can best be described as eclectic. The development is also consistent with the various goals and programs that the City has been working on to effectively preserve the local nature of the town and provide housing for working residents. h. Whether there have been changed conditions affecting the subject parcel or the surrounding neighborhood which support the proposed amendment. RESPONSE: The recent dislocation of resident employees has reached an almost crisis level with lack of affordable housing. Affordable housing throughout the City has been largely replaced with second homes priced far beyond the reach of the majority of the employees in town. The City, County and Housing Authority have been actively working to counter this trend in a comprehensive manner. The Housing Production Plan approaches the problem from several facets: preservation, production and replacement. The AH Zone District is one avenue available for the public and private sectors to address the community's housing problems. This rezoning is proposed as an attempt to develop new affordable housing integrated into the community. i. Whether the proposed amendment would be in conflict with the public interest, and is in harmony with the purpose and intent of this chapter. RESPONSE: The amendment is consistent with established public policy. As early as the 1973 Land IIse Plan the development of employee housing was a goal of the community. As was discussed above, many plans and policies have been developed to facilitate in the provision of affordable local housing for the community. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning of the southwest corner of West Hopkins Avenue and South Seventh Street, Aspen Colorado Lots K, L, M, & N, Block 19 amending the Official Zone District map from R-6 to AH. ATTACHMENTS: A. Application pa.wst.hopkins.raq ~.. ,. TO: Mayor and City Council THRU: Carol O'Dowd, City Manager THRU: Amy Margerum, Planning Director FROM: Leslie Lamont, Planning RE: Ice Rink Conceptual PUD Review DATE: June 25, 1990 BIIMMARY: As part of the Aspen Mountain PUD Phase II, Hadid Aspen Holdings Inc. has submitted an application for review of a portion of Lot 5 that is planned for the ice Rink/Park. Because this portion of the original PUD was only reviewed on a limited conceptual basis, as part of the full review for Phase I, the applicant has requested, and staff agreed to a four step PUD review process which will include subdivision, GMQS Exemption for Essential Public Services and rezoning of this parcel. Conceptual PUD review at Council requires a public hearing. At two separate meeting in April and May, the Planning and Zoning Commission conceptually reviewed this application. Their concerns are included in the REY ISSIIES section of this memo. The April 3 and May 22 Commission memos are also attached for your review. BACRGROIIND: Phase II of the Aspen Mountain Subdivision and Planned Unit Development identifies the development of Lot 5 to include more lodging on the south side of vacated Dean Street and the "Ice Rink/Park" on the north side of Deane Street. During the discussion that amended the PUD, Savannah and the City agreed that the FAR for the southern portion would be 115,000 square feet. Any floor area on the northern portion of the lot (the rink/park site) which is not considered an Essential Public Service, would be in addition to the 115,000 square feet. In an effort to construct the park amenities in a timely fashion and to comply with the PUD Agreement, the applicants have submitted an application to subdivide the park parcel from the rest of Lot 5, rezone it to Park, seek a GMQS Exemption for Essential Public Services, and deed restrict the parcel for public use. The PUD review is a four step process. Subdivision, rezoning, and GMQS Exemption will be reviewed next steps 3 and 4. The First Amended and Restated Planned Unit Development/Subdivision Agreement sets out the bulk and area requirements for all of Lot 5. The use of the "park" parcel will be a public amenity with the provision of an ice rink and support services. .,,,. , PROJECT DESCRIPTION: At this point, the applicant is presenting conceptual plans for the ice rink and support facilities. Please see attached elevations of the proposed development. The plans include the rink area with support services including a garage for the Zamboni, locker rooms, Pro Shop, offices, and food service. Although food service is not planned to be incorporated for several years it is staff's recommendation that all functions planned for the site be identified. The applicant will request a GMQS Exemption for Essential Public Services for the rink/park facilities. The applicant intends to include food service facilities in this exemption. Staff is very concerned that the level of food service remain a support for the rink/park facilities and not become the primary function of the site. At what commercial level this food service evolves has yet to be decided. The applicant and members of the P&Z believe that some level of food service is necessary to support the ice rink/park activities. REY I88IIE8: The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this proposal at two separate meetings. The following issues were raised: April 3 review - 1. Regarding the Durant Street side of the Park: the Commission had the desire to create more public access to draw people to the rink/park, to "open up...and make it more inviting...having an entrance that is conducive to the public coming to it". The Commission believed it was important that this facility appear open to the community. 2. Food Service: important that there be food service; bakery service/coffee shop type of service; concern for the size; could the food service be incorporated into the other services at the rink? May 22 review - 1. Food Service: Perry Harvey submitted a conceptual restaurant design. The restaurant is approximately 1800 square feet and 18-20 feet high. It is staff's interpretation that, unless a very strong connection can be made between the food service and the rink/park, the 1800 square feet required for this food service must come from the 115,000 square feet that is available for Phase II or compete for that extra square footage through the Growth Management Quota System. GMQS Exemption for Essential Public Facilities is a review by the City Council. This review usually does not occur until step 4 of the 4 step review process, however a food service facility is a threshold issue and should be discussed at Council's conceptual review. Conceptually staff recommended that the food service should be relocated to within the existing profile of the south elevation (Deane Street). Staff is also concerned that seating for 70 people is too much for the site. Unfortunately, this review is not coinciding with the redevelopment of the Grand Aspen site. If food service is to be included in that new development, it could be located adjacent to vacated Deane Street and available to support activities of the ice rink/park. More open space would be preserved on the rink/park site. The Commission did not totally agree with staff's suggestions. The Commission while agreeing that some sort of food and beverage service was important, did not want the food entity to become a full service restaurant 2. The Commission requested staff to reiterate, as a condition of approval, the applicant's representations as to the public nature of the rink/park. During the rezoning process and the development of the deed restriction for the site, the public nature of the site shall be emphasized. 3. Again, the Commission requested that the Durant sidewalk become internal and the vegetative buffer be located between the street and sidewalk. This is an attempt to draw the public into the experience of the rink/park helping to emphasize the public nature of the site. The applicant agreed and will revise the plan to reflect the new sidewalk. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of conceptual PUD review with the following conditions: 3 1. Before Council review the applicant shall submit open space calculations for this parcel. 2. The majority of the new trees and landscape features along Durant Street shall be located between the street and pedestrian walkway. 3. The parking and housing mitigation for this park/rink activity shall be required during the redevelopment of the Grand Aspen site. 4. If food service is added the facility must be connected to a grease interceptor prior to discharge to the ACSD system. 5. The rink and summer activity center must be connected to either a dry well or the City stormwater system. 6. The applicant shall use a cooling system for the rink which is the least environmentally impactive system. 7. Prior to the issuance of an excavation permit, a fugitive dust control plan shall be submitted to the Environmental Health Department for approval by the State Health Department. 8. The "elephant ear" curb and gutter shown on page 50 at the southwest corner of the block is not recommended because it results in incomplete snow removal and street cleaning. If review bodies approve this design, the engineering department should specify the length of the extension into the street because we have received complaints about the "elephant ears" at Little Nell. 9. Previous representations of the applicant as to the public nature of the rink shall be formally spelled out in the deed restriction at the zoning phase of the approval. PROPOSED MOTION: I move to approve conceptual PUD review for the Ice Rink/Park for Lot 5 of the Aspen Mountain Subdivision/PUD with the conditions as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: ATTACHMENTS: A. Commission memos: April 3 and May 22 B. New design elevations 4 TO: Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission FROM: Leslie Lamont, Planning RE: Aspen Mountain Subdivision Phase II: Conceptual PUD Review and Conceptual Rezoning for Park/Ice Rink Portion of Lot 5 DATE: April 3, 1990 ----------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- BIIMMARY: The purpose of this review is Conceptual PUD review for the Park/Ice Rink portion of Lot 5 which is Phase II of the Aspen Mountain Subdivision/PUD. This PUD has been approved and reconfirmed in the past pursuant to the Aspen Mountain Subdivision/PUD signed October of 1988. Although the Aspen Mountain PUD was reviewed and approved, the development of Phase II (Lot 5) has not been thoroughly reviewed by the public and other review entities. Therefore review of this application will be considered conceptual and final PUD review. This April 3 meeting was scheduled as a public hearing. The original intention was to consolidate the four step PUD review process into 2 steps. Thus subdivision and rezoning would also be reviewed concurrently with PUD review. Recently, the applicant requested that the process be broadened to a four step process so a conceptual discussion can occur regarding the program and operation of the Park/Rink. With the four step process a public hearing is not necessary at this first step. Renoticing of the public hearing will occur for future public hearings associated with the four step process, but the applicant does welcome public input at this time. The applicant requested (please see attached letter A) to bifurcate the review of Phase II of the Aspen Mountain PUD. In order to complete the Ice Rink in time for the opening of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel (as required by the PUD Agreement), review of the Park/Rink must begin at this time. The 1988 PUD agreement also requires the applicants to subdivide the Ice Rink parcel from the Lot 5 parcel. Review of the Ice Rink requires a four step PUD review, subdivision, rezoning from Commercial Lodge (CL) and Lodge/Tourist Residential (L/TR) to Park, and a GMQS Exemption for essential public services. The Commission, will review conceptually the PUD and staff requests a conceptual review of the rezoning. Council will review the GMQS Exemption. Staff recommends approval, with conditions, of the conceptual PUD. APPLICANT: Savanah Limited Partnership c/o Hadid Development Companies, represented by Perry Harvey LOCATION: Parcels A through I, Block 91 which is the block between Durant and Deane Streets and Galena and South Mill Streets. ZONINC3: CL and L/TR APPLICANT'S REQIIEBT: The applicant request conceptual PUD review for the development of an park/ice rink with accessory uses. REFERRAL COMMENTS: Please see attached referral comments, B. STAFF COMMENTS: A. Proiect descriDtfon The applicant proposes to develop an Ice Rink and Park on the 27,080 square foot parcel (Parcels A through I, Block 91) that will be subdivided from Lot 5. The subdivision and development of Lot 5 and the subdivided Ice Rink parcel constitute Phase II of the Aspen Mountain PUD. The Aspen Mountain PUD agreement requires the subdivision of Lot 5 into two parcels. One to be developed into the ice rink and park and the other for the replacement project for the Grand Aspen site. The future review of the Grand Aspen site will be a four step PUD review process. The park/rink is intended to serve as an activity center to be developed and maintained by Savanah Ltd. The development of the park will be in conjunction with the Ritz-Carlton Hotel and will be ready for use at the same time as the Hotel. The development plan for the Park is to provide an ice rink for public winter skating; in the summer, the rink and landscaped area will be used for a multitude of purposes, including but not limited to ballet rehearsals, community dances, plays, private parties, art exhibits, musical performances and fund raising events. The applicant is still working on the programmatic details of the park. During the winter, it is proposed that the rink be available for public skating with skate rental and public changing areas. Because the applicant is requesting essential public service status (GMQS Exemption for essential public services), they are seeking several variations the Commission should comment upon: 1. Permission to extend the curbline along the north and east side 2 of the Park approximately l0 feet into the existing street right of way, along Durant Street, in order to maintain the largest possible rink size and still provide a reasonable buffer from traffic. This would also eliminate the parking on this side of the street. 2. Exemption from Park dedication and tap fee payments (Council approval required). 3. Waiver of off-street parking requirements. The applicant is dedicated to creating a multi-use facility that will be both a great asset for the community and an economically self-sustaining facility. B. Conceutual PIID Review Many of the PUD review criteria are not applicable to this proposal. This memo will only review those criteria that would apply for this proposal. Pursuant to Section 7-903 B. the review standards for a PUD are as follows: 1. General Requirements a. The proposed development shall be consistent with the Aspen Area Comprehensive Plan. RESPONSE: The Plan designates this area as Recreational/Accommodation the propose of which is "to allow for the recreation and accommodation needs of the visitor to Aspen in an area that is especially suited for this because of its unity with and identity to, the proposed transportation system, the ski area and the central area..." The recreational element in the heart of the tourist district is consistent with the Land Use designation and is well located to serve the needs of visitors because of its central location to other tourist services. b. The proposed development shall be consistent with the character of existing land uses in the surrounding area. RESPONSE: The park/rink compliment Wagner Park and Rubey Park. Again the rink is designed as a tourist amenity but with strong community emphasis. A community pass program is planned for the rink. The programming of this activity center is very important. Adjacent condominium owners have expressed strong concern regarding 3 noise and late night activities. c. The proposed development shall not adversely affect the future development of the surrounding area. RESPONSE: The development of this activity center will enhance the surrounding area. d. Final approval shall only be granted to the development to the extent to which GMQS allotments are obtained by the applicant. RESPONSE: The applicant is seeking a GMQS Exemption, Essential Public Services, for the development of the ice rink and the necessary accessory uses e.g, the changing rooms, Zamboni storage, ticket counter. The applicant also proposes the eventual addition of a restaurant on the site to enhance the services of the site. Unless the applicant demonstrates that the restaurant is also an essential public service or essential support of the park/rink, development allotments will be necessary for the construction of a restaurant on the site. 2. Land Uses: the land uses permitted shall be those of the underlying Zone District. RESPONSE: The applicant seeks to rezone the parcel from CL and L/TR to Park. An open recreational facility and accessory building and uses are permitted uses in the Park (P) Zone District. 3. Dimensional Requirements: The dimensional requirements shall be those of the underlying Zone District. RESPONSE: Pursuant to Section 5-220, the dimensional requirements in the P zone shall be set by the adoption of a Conceptual and Final Development Plan. The applicant shall present, at the Commission meeting, the dimensions of the facilities that will occupy the park. The applicant requests an increase, on the Durant side of the parcel, of approximately 10 feet into the Durant Street right-of- way. This would facilitate a wider rink but would necessitate removal of the parallel parking on that side of the street. The Engineering Department, does not support extending the curbline 10 feet into Durant Street. Please see attached referral comments B. 4. Off-street Parking: The number of off-street parking spaces may be varied from that required in the underlying Zone District. RESPONSE: The P zone enables parking to be set by special review for uses other than residential or lodge. 4 This facility is located directly across the street from the Rubey Park Transit Center. The applicant intends the park to be a strong draw for tourists staying in close proximity to the park/rink. There will be six angle parking spaces on the west end of the park/rink. The redevelopment of the Grand Aspen site will incorporate a parking garage that was determined, during review of the Aspen Mountain PDD, to be adequate to accommodate the whole parking needs of Phase II development, the first of which is the park/rink. 5. Open Space: This 27,080 parcel will be virtually all open space pursuant to the definition of open space. if a restaurant is added in the future (as the applicant has proposed) it will reduce the amount of open space but is expected to be negligible relative to the open space of the whole park. 6. Landscape Plan: There shall be approved as part of the Final Development Plan a landscape plan which exhibits a well designed treatment of exterior spaces. RESPONSE: The applicant has submitted a landscape plan of the site. Overall the applicant intends to provide extensive (according to the site plan approximately 80 additional trees) landscape treatment on the entire site. Development of the site, unfortunately identifies the elimination of several distinctive Cottonwoods and Blue Spruce which is not supported by staff. During a site visit, staff and the applicant discussed the possibility of preserving the large trees on the periphery of the site. Specifically the two large Cottonwoods on the corner of Durant and Galena, the two Blue Spruce at the west end of the parcel, and the large 14" Spruce near the southwestern corner. Staff believes that it is possible to adjust the sidewalk improvements around these trees. The access ramp at the corner of Galena and Durant should also be adjusted to accommodate the two Cottonwoods. The Engineering Department believes that at least one Cottonwood is in the City right of way and would be reluctant to grant a tree removal permit. An attempt should be made to relocate the other significant Spruce that are located within the site. Please see the referral comments from the Engineering and Parks Departments B. For presentation purposes, staff has a site plan outlining the recommended changes to the landscape plan. 7. Architectural Site Plan: The applicant will present elevations of the accessory improvements and will go over in detail the site plan of the whole parcel. Please see attached site plan C. 8. Lighting: at the time of this writing, the applicant was still exploring a lighting plan. 5 9. Public Facilities: The applicant intends to rezone and deed restrict the parcel as a Park. It is unclear at this time whether the applicant should deed the parcel to the City. The applicant has also agreed to construct and operate the facility, but continued maintenance and operation of the facility must be further defined. There are adequate public facilities available for the proposal. l0. Traffic and Pedestrian Circulation: This proposal poses little impediments to pedestrian and vehicular circulation. The parcel is primarily pedestrian oriented. Vacated Deane Street (which is part of Lot 5) is adequate for delivery purposes. If a restaurant is added in the future a service ramp may be installed at the Deane/Galena corner. Deane street may also serve as a dropping off point thus limiting the potential for congestion on the Durant side of the park/rink. Staff is concerned that the parcel does not provide enough direct pedestrian access off of Durant Street versus the openness of the entrance opposite the Grand Aspen site. It is very important that there well defined public access and that the public are drawn into the rink area. There is one direct access at the Durant/Galena corner and in the summer rock paths are planned for the west end of the parcel. Staff understands the potential security problems posed by numerous access points, however direct access from the public side of the park/rink should be emphasized. C. Rezonin Although rezoning will not be formally addressed until Step 3, it is important to determine whether the Commission finds rezoning of the parcel appropriate in concept before further review of this application. The applicant proposes to rezone the parcel from Commercial Lodge (CL) and Lodge/Tourist Residential (L/TR) to Park (P). The permitted uses in a P Zone are open-use recreational facility, park, playfield, playground, golf course, riding stable, nursery, botanical garden; and accessory building and uses. Pursuant to Section 7-1102 the standards for rezoning considers among others, compatibility with surrounding zone districts and land uses, effects on traffic and road safety, consistency and compatibility with the community character, changed conditions affecting the subject parcel or the surrounding neighborhood, and conflict with the public interest. The surrounding land uses are Wagner Park, Rubey Transit Center, North of Nell condominiums, the Mountain Chalet and the proposed Ritz-Carlton Hotel and redevelopment of the Grand Aspen site. 6 The parcel will be primarily open space and will create a pocket of openness in a very intensively developed portion of the City. The programming of the year round activities must be carefully identified as some residents have expressed strong concern to late night activities and potential noise problems. D. BumIDarv of Staff Concerns Staff supports the concept of a park/rink at this location. There are however several outstanding issues: 1. Public access from the Durant street side should be more inviting and accessible. 2. The two large Cottonwoods and three large Spruce trees on the periphery of the site shall be preserved in their existing location. The applicant should design the site improvements around these significant trees. 3. The details of the year round programming must be identified very carefully and with sensitivity to surrounding property owners. 4. The engineering department does not support extending the curbline along the north and east side 10 feet into the street right of way. This would seriously reduce the parking available in the area. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of conceptual PUD review with the following conditions: 1. The two large Cottonwoods and three large Spruce trees on the periphery of the site shall be preserved in their existing location pursuant to the revised site plan as recommended by the Park and Planning Departments. 2. If a restaurant is added it must be connected to a grease interceptor prior to discharge to our system. 3. The rink and summer activity center must be connected to either a dry well or the City stormwater system. 4. The applicant shall use a coolant system for the rink which does not use an ozone-depleting halogenated hydrocarbon compound. 5. Prior to the issuance of an excavation permit, a fugitive dust control plan shall be submitted to the Environmental Health Department for approval by the State Health Department. 7 6. The "elephant ear" curb and gutter shown on page 50 at the southwest corner of the block is not recommended because it results in incomplete snow removal and street cleaning. If review bodies approve this design, the engineering department should specify the length of the extension into the street because we have received complaints about the "elephant ears" at Little Nell. ATTACEMENTB: A. Savanah Limited Letter B. Referral comments C. Site Plan ice.rink.pz ~. MEMORANDIIM TO: Referral Agencies FROM: Diane Moore, Deputy Dire or DATE: August 6, 1991 SUBJ: Rezoning of Ice Rink/Park Site for Aspen Mountain PUD Attached for your review is the rezoning application for the ice rink/park site for the Aspen Mountain PUD. This application is scheduled for the September 3, 1991 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Could you please foward your comments to me by August 21, 1991. Savanah has submitted a formal request to rezone a portion of Lot 5 of the Aspen Mountain PUD (Lots A through I, Block 91) from the current mixed zoning of Commercial Lodge (CL) and Lodge/Tourist Residential (L/TR) to Park (P). This is in accordance with one of the requirements of the recent Section M amendment to the Aspen Mountain PUD/Subdivision Agreement. A portion of Lot 5 will be subdivided to create Lot 6. Lot 6 is the site for the ice skating rink and park which will be a permanent community activity center. Submission for conceptual approval of the ice rink/park was made in early 1990 and it was reviewed by both the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council. Findings were made by the Planning Commission and City Council that supported this rezoning as the site will complement Wagner Park and Rubey Park as recreational facilities. The final development plan for the ice rink/park will be submitted by September 25, 1991 and will be reviewed subsequent to this rezoning application. Council had requested during the recent Section M amendment hearings that the rezoning of this site be initiated as soon as possible. Please contact me if you have any questions. ,~~... ~,., Savanah Limited Partnership '~} June 27, 1991 Ms. Amy Margerum Planning Director City of Aspen 130 S. Galena Aspen, CO 81611 Dear Amy, ~ , .~Ipt~ ii 1~ f ~-rti ~~G~ ~ , ~ J~ ~~ R~, ~~ ~,~1 T~,~s~ ~ o~ ~~-, This letter is to make formal request on behalf of Savanah Limited Partnership for rezoning of Lots A through I, Block 91 City and Townsite of Aspen from the current mixed zoning of Commercial Lodge (CL) and Lodge / Tourist Residential (L/TR) to Park (P). This parcel is the 27,080 square feet of Lot 5 of the Aspen Mountain PUD bordered by vacated Dean Street, Galena Street, Durant Avenue and Mill Street. The First Amended and Restated Planned Unit Development / Subdivision Agreement for the Aspen Mountain Subdivision anticipates that this portion of the property become a community facility (Ice Rink & Park) on a newly subdivided Lot 6, which shall be rezoned to Park. Submission for conceptual approval was made in early 1990 for Lot 5 and proposed Lot 6 (Phase II) of the Aspen Mountain PUD. A joint submission was made because the Amended PUD Agreement, dated October 3, 1988, was carefully worked out to confirm the development area and bulk requirements for all of Phase II, consisting of Lot 5 and the proposed Lot 6. The area to the North of vacated Dean Street, the proposed Ice Rink and Park, allows, under current zoning, a FAR of 42,000 square feet. The ~P^ for Lot 5 to the South of vacated Dean SrrPO+a-und_r .u rent zoning, allows an FAR of 86,685 square feet. Hence, Lot 5, under current zoning, allows a total FAR of 128,685 square feet. During the give and take process that culminated in the Amended PUD Agreement, Savanah and the City agreed that, not withstanding he total FAR of 128,685 permitted under current zoning, the portion of Lot 5 to the south of vacated Dean treet would be limited to a total FAR of 115,000 square feet. The FAR on the 7~ roposed Lot 6 would be in addition to this 115,000 square feet. Further, it was agreed that the open space to be created on the proposed Lot 6 would suppor th 't on the Southe Lot Finally, any employee genera ion ing requirements for the Ice Rink and Park will be analyzed as part of the development review for the Southern portion of Lot ~~ ~i~~ ~.~~~2 "'ill 600 Ennt Coopax~ Ave. 8uita 200 Aspen. Colorado 81611 303-925-4272 Faxa 303-926-4~H7 Ms. Amy Margerum June 27, 1991 Page two ~x~ ~~,o~ lY`' ~~ ~ ~ ~. ~~~~ Your letter of March 22, 1990, agrees with this interpretation regarding the FAR and open space. During the Spring of 1990 the Planning and Zoning Commission granted conceptual approval to the Ice Rink and Park with conditions. At that time a conceptual review of the rezoning was conducted and rezoning to Park was found to be appropriate by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Our request is to rezone from Commercial Lodge (CL) and Lodge / Tourist Residential (L/TR) to Park (P). The permitted uses in a Park zone are open-use recreational facilities, park, playfield, playground, golf course, riding stable, nursery, botanical garden and accessory buildings and uses. Application is being made because of the contractual requiremen ~6n in the PUD Agreement. This Agreement was approved by the voter ~~~ in February of 1990 and, through the voter ratification of that ~ Agreement, this site was determined to be appropriate for a Par designation. f, Section 0 (3) of the PUD Agreement states that the applicable ~„Uyh~ code sections for the rezoning consideration are those in effect IN"'~ on May 24, 1988. Section 24 - 12.5 (d) outlines those evaluation / criteria to be considered b the Cit durin the rezoning. Those V/ criteria include compa i ility with surrounding zone districts and land uses, impacts upon traffic generation and availability of utility services. During conceptual review of the Ice Rink and Park, findings were al"'~ made by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council to support this rezoning, in that the site will compliment Wagner ~~~~~~, Park and Rubey Park in the vicinity as recreational facilities. (~ The rezoning is consistent with the Aspen Area Comprehensive Plan in that it provides recreational facilities in the heart of the •1~CiJ~~ tourist district, centrally located to serve the needs of ~W~S~S visitors and residents alike. The location, across from the ~~~ Rubey Park Transportation Center and in the center of town, will encourage bus and pedestrian access and will not increase traffic or decrease road safety. Conceptual findings were also made that 1 there will be no adverse demand upon public utilities in the ~j area. Ms. Amy Margerum June 27, 1991 Page three The proposal for the improvements to be created, on the proposed Lot 6 of the Aspen Mountain PUD, currently calls for an Ice Rink located within a landscaped park setting. The southern portion of Lot 6 will contain the equipment building for the Ice Rink, including the ice making equipment and maintenance rooms. This building will be depressed so that the top of the building will be at the grade of vacated Dean Street. On the eastern portion of the lot a free standing building is planned of some 1,500 square feet of FAR, containing the skate rental facility, bathrooms and a changing room with vending machines. The facility will be open for public skating during the winter months and during the remainder of the year will be a park with uses to be determined by public need. The site specific final PUD submittal shall be made on or before September 25, 1991. At that time Savanah Limited Partnership will be seeking a GMQS exemption for the buildings as essential community services, final PUD approval, subdivision approval and final rezoning. This rezoning application can either by held pending receipt of the site specific final submission or can be processed with full knowledge of the further approvals to be requested. Please contact me if there is further information required at this time. Sincerely yours, ~V ,may Perry Ha vey ~~, PH:ks 11 ti: Ei: fU 11:39 'U' .~tnr it~u t.". ~••~_~~~_ ~~ ASPEN ENTERPRISES INTERNATIONAL, 1NC. C/O NEWFIELD ENTERPRISES INTERNATIONAL 2049 CENTURY PARK EAST, SUITE 3760 LOS ANGELES, CA 90087 (213) 556350 June 27, 1991 Ms. Amy Margerum Planning Director CITY OF ASPEN 130 S. Galena Aspen, CO 81611 Dear Ms. Margerum, Savanah Limfted Partnership (SLP) is, pursuant to the attached submittal, making formal request for rezoning of the northern portion of Lot 5 of the Aspen Mountain PUD to be known as Lot 6, from Commercial Lodge (CL) and Lodge Tourist Residential (LlTR) to Park (P). This letter is to notify you that we have currently designated Perry Harvey as our representative in the review process for the rezoning. ASPEN ENTERPRISES INTERNATIONAL MANAGING GENERAL PARTNER OF SAVANAH LIMITED PARTNERSHIP ~/2~~;~ ~~e%~( Gam`"-' CHARLES E. WALLACE VICE PRESIDENT CC: Aziz Yahya Omar Benjamin Perry Harvey SLP.LiA TO: Referral Agencies FROM: Diane Moore, Deputy Director DATE: August 6, 1991 SUBJ: Rezoning of Ice Rink/Park Site for Aspen Mountain PUD Attached for your review is the rezoning application for the ice rink/park site for the Aspen Mountain PUD. This application is scheduled for the September 3, 1991 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Could you please foward your comments to me by August 21, 1991. Savanah has submitted a formal request to rezone a portion of Lot 5 of the Aspen Mountain PUD (Lots A through I, Block 91) from the current mixed zoning of Commercial Lodge (CL) and Lodge/Tourist Residential (L/TR) to Park (P). This is in accordance with one of the requirements of the recent Section M amendment to the Aspen Mountain PUD/Subdivision Agreement. A portion of Lot 5 will be subdivided to create Lot 6. Lot 6 is the site for the ice skating rink and park which will be a permanent community activity center. Submission for conceptual approval of the ice rink/park was made in early 1990 and it was reviewed by both the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council. Findings were made by the Planning Commission and City Council that supported this rezoning as the site will complement Wagner Park and Rubey Park as recreational facilities. The final development plan for the ice rink/park will be submitted by September 25, 1991 and will be reviewed subsequent to this rezoning application. Council had requested during the recent Section M amendment hearings that the rezoning of this site be initiated as soon as possible. Please contact me if you have any questions. Note to file: The following agencies were sent referral requests Engineering Parks Department City Attorney w City Managers Office PIIBLIC NOTICE RE: ASPEN MOIINTAIN SIIBDIVISION/PIID REZONING TO PARR OF THE ICE RINK/PARK SITE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, September 3, 1991 at a meeting to begin at 4:30 pm before the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission, 2nd Floor Meeting Room, 130 South Galena Street, Aspen, Colorado to consider an application submitted by Savanah Limited Partnership requesting the rezoning to Park of the Ice Rink/Park site. This site consists of a portion of Lot 5 of the Aspen Mountain PUD (Lots A through I, Block 91, City and Townsite of Aspen) which will be subdivided to create Lot 6. The parcel contains 27,080 square feet and is bordered by vacated Dean Street, Galena Street, Durant Avenue and Mill Street. For further information, contact Diane Moore at the Aspen/Pitkin Planning Office, 130 S. Galena St., Aspen, CO 920- 5090. s/Jasmine Tycre, vice-Chairperson Planning and Zoning Commission -------------------------------------- Published in The Aspen Times on August 15, 1991. City of Aspen Account. ., PIIBLIC NOTICE v RE: ASPEN MOiTNTAIN SIIBDIVISION/PIID REZONING TO PARR OF TBE ICE RINR/PARK BITE NOTICE IS EEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 1991 at a meeting to begin at 4:30 pm before the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission, 2nd Floor Meeting Room, 130 South Galena Street, Aspen, Colorado to consider an application submitted by Savanah Limited Partnership requesting .the rezoning to Park of the Ice Rink/Park site. This site consists of a portion of Lot 5 of the Aspen Mountain PUD (Lots A through I, Block 91, City and Townsite of Aspen) which will be subdivided to create Lot 6. The parcel contains 27,080 square feet and is bordered by vacated Dean Street, Galena Street, Durant Avenue and Mill Street. For further information, contact Diane Moore at the Aspen/Pitkin Planning Office, 130 S. Galena St., Aspen, CO 920- 5090. s/Jasmine Tycre, vice-Chairperson Planning and Zoning Commission LAW OFFICES GATES, HUGHES & KNEZEVICH PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION THIRD FLOOR. ASPEN PLAZA BUILDING 599 EAST NOPKINS AVENUE LEONARD M. GATES ASPEN. CO LO RADO 81811 AREA COOE 303 ROBERT W. HUGHES ^ ] Jul LJ 1991 TELEPHONE D20-n00 RICHARD A. KNEZEVICN Y ~ TELECOPIER D20-II]I TED D. GARDENSWARTi OF COUNSEL: 1 JOHN THOMAS KELLY " J HAND DELIVERED ` `, I ! ~ 2 3 ~~ ju~ ATTN: Diane Moore Aspen/Pitkin Planning Office 130 South Galena Aspen, Colorado 81611 RE: Lot 6, The Aspen Mountain Subdivision and Plan Unit Development (the "Subdivision") Dear Diane: We represent Savanah Limited Partnership ("Savanah"), a District of Columbia Limited Partnership. As counsel to Savanah, and in connection with its application to rezone Lot 6 of the Subdivision to permit its use for the proposed ice rink, we have been asked to confirm for you the ownership status of the property. Lot 6, as you know, is proposed to be created in connection with the replatting of Lot 5 of the Subdivision. Lot 5 of the Subdivision is presently owned in its entirety (including the portion thereof to be designated as Lot 6) by Savanah. Savanah succeeded to the title to the property on August 5, 1987, by transfer from the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation, which had redeemed the entire Aspen Mountain Subdivision and Planned Unit Development, along with other property, from the foreclosure of a deed of trust given for the use and benefit of Commerce Savings Association, of Angleton, Texas. It has been the sole owner of the property ever since. A copy of an owners report recently prepared by Savanah's title insurer and confirming Savanah's ownership of Lot 5 is enclosed for your review. If you have any questions or require any further information, please let us know. OA1~FS }I1JG1~S & KNEZEVICH, P.C. By: W. Hughes RWH/rak DKKRC.aI ce: Perry Harvey __ Fidelity Na.t.iona] Til.le IN~UMI+Ct CON,.~v OWNERSHIP & EIiGUMBRANCE REPORT C.+sP NO. S.~V.4NAH L. P. An examination oY the records of PITftIN County, Colorado as maintained in the Office of the Clcrk and Rocordcr of said County, for the period ending S,~tNE 2`d. 1991 at 08000 on the property dancrib,rd aa: SEE ATTACHED E:{HIHIT "A" het dincluard thr tulluwlny int ua`mationc 1. The last named grantee, above-described real=~.-py SAVANAH _LI:IITED' LIMITED:' P.~r~7'YE2: Z. The off and apparent record owner, of the pertyls: ER~HIP,~A"DISTRICT Or' COLUMBIA anti'/q'^ De~de of Trvst purport to ty .... _ - F..~ _ - _ -- '~ ~.y F . _ <.: __ :. 3. Other ici£brteaton requested, ig gny,i, NO REPRESaNT..ATION S3h'MADO:. 'NOR ItiPLIED AS TO THE VALIDITY OR SUFFICIENCY OE''ANY ~OCllM~NT5,`-NOR'HAVE'_ANY DOCUMENTS BEEN EXAMINED FOR'E:CCe.PT2ON8,=;RESERVaTIONS,OR OTHER COVENANTS OR CONDITIONS AFFECTIHi3=.TITLE.> IF':;3:{FDRMATZON WAS REgUESTED BY REr^ERENCa TO STREET'4"ADDRESS,-PHO'REPRES^cNTATION IS BADE THAT SAID REAL PROPERTY DESGR2PTTDN IS THE SAME AS SAID ADDRESS. -- - - _- LIABILITY HEREUNDER IS LIMITED TO CHARGES PAID FOR THIS INFORMATION. Vary /IT,^,ruly Ycur/a-, ,~ NATIONAL TITLE RESEARCH, INC._ agent for FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE CO. 717 Seventeenth Strwwt, Suite 1650 Denver, Colorado 80202 1303) 295-7302 •. PARCEL 1 E~-IIBI•r a LOT 1, FII2S'1' AMIBNUED PLAT OI' ASPliN MOUNTAIN SUBDIVISION, THb: PLAT OF WHICH WAS RECOFtDEll IN PLAT' 1300K 21, PAGE 35, COUNTY OF I~ITKIN, STATIi OF COLORADO. PARCEL II LOT 3. E'ZRS1' AMENDL'U PLAT OF ASPEN MOUNTAIN SUBDIVISION, THE' PLA'P OF WHICH WAS RECORDED IN PLAT BOCK 21, FADE 35, COUNTY OF FITKTN, STATE OF COLORADO. PARC3~L III. _ __ LOT 5. _ _ .._ FIRST AMENDED PLAT OF _ THE PLAT OF WIiICH WAS COUNTY OF FITKTN, ,- STATE OF COLORADO, PARCEL IV ASPEN MOUNTAIN SUBUIVISION, RnCORDEU IN PLAT BOOK 21, PAGE 35, - _ _ _- A TRACT OF LAND SI1'UATEU IN THE SOUT}iEAST ONE QUARTER OF TliE SOUTHWEST ONE QUARTER AND IN THE SOUTHWEST ONE QUARTER OF TH1; SOUT}lb;AST ONE QUARTER OF SECTION 1, AND IN 'THE NORTHEAST ONE QUARTER OF TTIE NOR'I'HWIiST ONE QUARTER AND TN THE NORTHEAST ONE QUARTER OF SECTION 12, AIL IN TOWNSHIP J.U SOUTH, RANGE BS WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MEttIDTAN, COUNTY OF PITKIN, STATE OF COLORADO, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: AEGINidING AT THE CENTFiR NUR'1'}{ ONE SIXTEEN'3:ii CORNER OF SAID SECTIUN 12, A 3/8 X 1 INCH IRON BAR, WHENCE THE NORTH ONE QUARTER CORtdER OF SAID SECTION 17, BEARS N O1 DEGRL'ES 15'19" E 1286,94 FEET; '1']iE'NCE N 84 DEGREES ]4'UO" W '/97.G2 FEET ALONG TIDE SOU'PH LFNE OF LOT 1, SAID SECTION 12 TO THE FOOT OF TliE BLUFF ON THE WEST 5I1)E OF CASTLE. CREEK; TIiENCE ALUNG THE .FOOT OF SAID .BLUFF THE. FOLLOWING COUF2SES AND DIS'PANCES: N 17 DEGREE'S N 13 DEGREES tJ 11 DEGREES N 0 }. DEG}2EE5 N lit DEGREE+:i N O4 UEGR}SF,S N 21 DEGREES N 1G DEGREES 40'15" E 84.75 FEET; 01'35" W fi5.00 FEET; 33'10" E 96. G2 FEET; 5U'20" E 114.04 FEET; 30'25" W 64.31 FEET; Uti'30" W 28G.13 1~EET; 28'50' W 171.56 FEET; 21'l:i" E 305.8?_ FEET; ,-•, ~~ '~ EXI-iIJ3I'r e (CONTINUED) ANU N 01 DEGREES 02'20" W 34.6G FEET T'O TI?E INTERSECTION idITH THE NCRTi? LIt1E of SAID SECTION 12; THENCE N 88 DL•GREES 47.'13" E 3532.58 FEET. ALONG SAID NOR1'1? LINE TO 'I'!iE INTERSL•'CTION wI'1'ht THE CEN'I'ERLINI: OF CASTLE CREEK; TI?ENCIs ALONG SAIU CENTERLINE THE FOLLOWING CUIII2SES AND DISTANCF;S: N OG I?EGkEES 30'00" E 30.99 F%ET; N U4 1)EGitEES 22'5?_" W 15.42 FEET; N 23 DEGREES 54'00" W 199.7`L NLET; N 14 U!;(;I2EES 17'00" W 119. G1 FEET; N 75 DEGREtiS 03"00" E 84.24 FEET; N 5? pEG12EE:; 19'00" L 57.18 P'$1'sT TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE CENTERLINL• OF THE ROARING FORK RIVIdR; TI?ENCE SOUTHEASTERLY APPROXIMATEI.X 3000 FEET ALONG THE C,ENTERLiNE OF 'fHE ROARING FORK RIVER TU THE INTERSECTION WITH THE WEST LINE OF LOT lA, SECOND ASPEN COMPANY SL'LDIVISION; Ti?fiNCc ALONG SAIll WEST LINES 00 DEGREES 2G'55" I: 220.00 FEET, MORE 012 LASS: '!HENCE N 57 DEGREE5 03"3b" W IJG.44 FEET; `f]{ENCE WEST 93.00 FEET- -.-- ___ __ - ---- -- - = '!'HENCE N 45 DEGREE5 42'2G" W 114.56 FEET; -- 'TI?ENCE N 12 DEGREES 39'09" W 100.44 FIE'f; _- -. THENCE N 17 DEGREES 19'41'" W 130.94 FELT; -_ TI?ENCE N 35 DEGREES 20'29" W 67.42 FEET• --- THENCE N 46 THENCE N 74 '!'HENCE N 35 THENCE N fi5 '!HENCE N G2 TI?ENCE 5 74 'TI?ENCE S UJ. TI?ENCE S 48 DEGREES DEGREE5 DEGREES DEGREES DEGREE5 DEGREES llEGREES DEGREES 00'18" W 120.93 F1rET: 03'17" W 349.45 FELT; 32'16" W 68.82 FL•ET; 46'20" W 43.8G FEET: 07'01" W 65. G2 FEET; 07'26" W 35.86 I~F.L'T; 39"OU" W 339.00 FEET: 00'00" E 41G.t7 FEET; TIiENCE 17 DEGt2EE5 34"00" W 1031.39 FF.%T TO THE IN'PiiRSECTION WITH THE NORTii LINE OF GILLESPIE AVL•NUE ANU THE L•X'TENSION '!'HEREOF; 'THENCE ALONG SAID NORTH LINE AND THE" P,XTL'NSION THEREOF WEST 318.22 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION WITH LINE 5•-6 OF ASPEN 'POWN5ITE: THENCE ALONG SAID TOWNSITL• LINEN 65 DEGF.EESL2'3G" W 53. 1U FEET TO THE INTERSECTION WITI? 'THE CEN'1'EI2I,INE OF EIGiiTH STREET: THENCE N 14 DEGREES 50"49° L;'i4.1G FEET kLUNG 'fHE CENTERLINE OF VACATED EIGHTH STREET IN 2iALLAM'S ADDI'P10N '1'O TI{F., CI'T'Y OF ASPEN; TIJENCE ALONG SAID CENT.'~.',RLItJL' N01t'TH C4a.38 FEET 1'U THE 7NTEitSECT1UN WITH THE SOUT1iERLY BOUNDARY OF THAT PROPERTY UIiSCRIBED IN CIVIL ACTION N0. 3448; THL'NCE ALONG SAID LIUUNDARY WE5T 71.49 FEET: THENCE ALONG SAID AOUNUARY N O1 DEGREES 13'i5" W 200. U0 FEET TU A U_S. HRASS CAP MONUMENT IN MEADOWS ROAD ORIGINALLY SE1' FOR '1'1?E SOUT1iWE5T CUf<NER CIF THE NOR'i'HWES'1' QUAR'lEP. Ub' THE NOlt1'I?EAST C~UARTER OF SAID SECTION 12 AND NOW MARKED "S•P•M•": THENCE ALUNG SAID BOUNDARY N 8 llL"GREET 00"VO" W 5'i.'28 FIiE'1' TO T1iE EASTERLY AOUNDARY OF TiiA'J' PI<OYI?R'f'i DESCRIAEU IN 1300K 1'7? A'T FACE 31G, E'ITKI[J COUNTY RECtiRDS; '1'HIiIJC:i N 00 llEG1~EE5 64 "00" W q'7_t?3 FEL•'f ALONG SAID EAS'1'Ei?I,Y 13UUNllARY 'fU 1'HE POItJ'i' OP fi1;G1NNING; AND AEI, OF BLOCK 97, HAi,i.AM'S A])U1'~ ION. . ~ _~ EXHIBIT n (CONTZNUED) AND . ''' ALL THAT PART' UP 1iALi.AM'S AllUI'1'IOW NOT IIJCLUDEU IN 13L.OCK 97, IiAI,LAh1'S AUDITION, LYING NORT'NrRLY OP L1NL 5-6 OF ASPEN TOWNSI'1'E, SOU'I'HfiI:LY OF T'HE NUR'1'H LINE: OF GILLESPIE AVENUIi, AND WlSTIdRLY OF THE WEST LINE OF NORTH SIXTH S'1'REIi'1', LNCI,UDING ALL OF NORTH SIi'JENTfi S'fRLL•T AIJD ALL OF GILLE,:I''li~: AVENUE 130UtJDED BY SAID LINES: ANU ALL 'f[IA'1' I?ART OI' THE 5UU'L'IiWE~'I ONE. C?UAI'iTER OF Tf{E IJORTIiEA,T OtJE C~UAR'fLlt OP SAID SLC'fION I.2 NUT iN MIiA1:OW5 ROAD AND ALL 'THAT PAk'1' Ob' HALI,AM"S AUDITION NOT TN MEADOWC I20All LYING; wLS'fE:RLY OF '1'Idli CEP['1'IiRI,iNE OF VACATED E1GHT'H STiilET, LYING NORTY.ERLY OF I,INr 5-6 OF A`aPl?N TUWNSITE, LYItJi; LASTEI2LY OF THE CIsN'lI3RLINE OF SAID SECTIC)N 12, AND LYING SOUTHERLY AIJD WESTERLY OF TIiAT PROPERTY llESCR1BED IN CIVIL ACTION N0. 34413_ COL1N'I'X OF FI'll(IN ~TA'I'F. G`F COLOnADO PARCEL, V UTE CITY PLACTi ----- - _-- _ - _ . ]eECORbED ZN PLAT I300K 17, YAGE 95. A/K/A LOT'S C, U,., E., i' , AND G, 3LOCK 1113 TOWNSITE OF ASPEN C0LINTY OR PITKIN STATE OP COLORADO - _ - - __ ~A}2CGy_ V I _ LOT 2. FIRST AMENDED PLAT OF ASYEtd MOUtJTAiN SUBDIVISION, THIi PLAT OF WIIiCH WAS RECOt2U6U IN PLAT BOOK 21. PAGE 35, COUNTX OF PITKIN T'ATE OIL COLORADO `..J GXIIIIIIT A (CONTINUED) iaSRCr:.y VxI_ IAT 4 , FIRST AMENllEU PLAT TiiE PLAT OP WIiICH COUNTY OF PITKIN ST/iTE OF COLORADO %'.A_~ L~37II i THAT PORTION 13, TOWN51{IL' A5 FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT r.DDI.'r?oN; TIiENCE NORTIi THENCE SOUTH THEtdCE SOUTH 'T7{ENCE OF ASPEN MUUN'TAIN SUHllIVISION, WAS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOM. ?.1, PAGE 3S, OP THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTIiEAS'T 1/4 OP SECTLON lU SOUTH, RANGE 86 WE51' OF THE GTII F'.M., DL'5CRIBED T1dE NURTIiIl;AST CORNET? OF LOT 13, BLOCK 11, EAM13S - 75 UEGI?EE5 09"11" WEST 181.25 FEET; 14 DEGREES 50'49"•WEST 78.00 FEET; 03 DEGREES 55'43" tVEST 164.99 FEET; - - -__- SOUTH 75 DEGI?EES 09"11" EAST 150.00 FEET; ----- -- TIlENCE NORTH 19 DEGREES 50'49" EA51' 240.00 FEET TO 'I'1{E POINT OF BEGINNINr,, ALSO KNOWN AS, LOTS 13, 14, I.S, SG, 7.7, 18, 1.9 AND 20, Di,OCK 7.1, EAMES ADDITION, AND A TRACT OF LANll BEING PART OF IA'T 1 SECTION 13, 'TUwNSHIP 10 SOUTH, RANGE 85 WE51' OF THE GTti P.M. , DESCR113ED A;; FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF LOT 13, 13LOCY. 17, EAMES ADDITION; THENCE SOUTH 14 DEGREES so'9s° wrs'r 290.00 FEET ALONG 'TILE WESTERLY LINE. UL' SAID I3LOCK 11 TU TIiF' SOITTH47ESTE1"tLY CORNER OF LU2' 20, BLOCK 7.1, EAMES ADUITIUN; 'THENCE NORTIl 03 DEGREES 55'43" L•A'aT 7.64.99 FLET; TIiENCE NORTH 14 DEGREES 50'4`3" EA.`-iT 713.00 b'EEi; THENCE SOUTH 75 DEGhL•ES Uy'l.l" FAST 31.2.`i 1EET TU THE POINT OF BEGINNING. COUN'T'Y OF PITISIN STAT'S OF COI,ORAih7 PARr,F~.iX . BLOGK 6, EAMES ADDITION, t1URE 1~AI?TICULARLY DESCI?IIIED AS FOI.LUW;: BEGINNING A1' A POINT WHICH IS THE INTERSECTION OF THL EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF GARMZSCH S'TREE'T AND 'TILE SOUTHERLY I?IGH'T OF WAY LINE Or UF..AN AVENUE, P'RUM WI~EiNCE THL NOR'i'1{EA5I' COt?NER UP ~EC'TION 13, 1'OWNSiiII' 10 SOUTH, RANGE 85 WEST OF TNT; 6'i'H Y.M. BEAI?S NORTH 55 UEGREEc; 0'28" EAST $14.5G FEF..'1', MORE UR LESS: 'THENCE .ALONG THE SOUTHERLY RIGI{•B OF WAY LINE OF DEAN AVENUE SOIJ'1'1{ . ~ ~ ~, EXHIAIT n (CONY I NUF..D ) ,^, 75 DEGREES 09'11" FAST 33U FEi1', MORE UR LFSS, TO 19iE WESTERLY RIGHT or WAY LINE OF ASPEN ST}?lIiT; 'THENCE ALONG THE SAID RIGHT OF WAY i.INL 06 ASPEN S1'REF_'r, SOU'1'N id DBGI:EI~S 50'49" WEST 130 rEL'T, MORE UI? LESS, TO THE NUTt'1'litiriLY I?IGH'I' 01~ WAX LINE OF JUAtJ STREET; 'THENCE AIANG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINT; OF JUAN STREET, NOrtTH 75 UEGi?FES 09'1]" WEST 330 I~E>rT, MORE OK L]iSS, TO THE EASTRP.LX RIGi{T OF WAY LINT; OF GArtMISCN ti'1'REiil'; TI{I:NCE ALONG SAID RIGHT OF SJA'f LItdE OF GARMISCI{ STREET NO1~L'H ]A 1)iiGREES 50'49" EAST 130 PFrT, MORE OR LrSS, TO TI{E POINT OL' iIi;GINNING, IiXCEPTING THEREFROM Tl{A'T PORTION DESCr<iBED IN IiOpK 23'l_, PAGE 3G2 OF THE" RECORDS OF THE CLL"RK ANU RECUhDT:R OF YI1'KIN COUNTY. COUNTY OF PI'TKIN STATE OF (;OLORADU PnRCFL .. g I,UTS "i, 8, 9, 10, 11, AND 12, NLUCK ].1. EAMIiS ADDITION COUNTY OF PITKIN STATE OF COLORADO _.. - _ _ ---- PAP.CEL XI - .. _ _ _- _ - - - Lote D through-~' - _- ,: Block 12 Townaite of Aepen - County of Pitkin _- - ------- - State of Colorado -- -- - -- - - EXCL•'PTING FROM THE ABOVE Lots 3 and 4 Galena Place Townhbmea .a., Aspen/Pi 130 (303) July 23, 1991 Mr. Perry Harvey Savanah Limited Partnership 600 East Cooper Avenue Suite 200 Aspen, CO 81611 RE: Rezoning of Ice Rink/Park Site Dear Perry: Office 81611 920-5197 This letter is to advise you that the fee deposit required by the City of Aspen for the processing of the rezoning application is $1,780.00. This figure represents a deposit only as the final amount may vary based on staff time. If you have any questions, please call me at 920-5090. incerely, Diane Moore Deputy Director ~~2~'1~i ~~S - ct~-~45~ J recycled paper -, J MESSAGE DISPLAY TO DIANE MOORE From: Cindy Christensen Postmark: Sep 10,91 4:17 PM Subject: BAVARIAN INN Message: ANYTHING THAT IS DONE ON THIS FOR THE RITZ, THE ASPEN VILLAS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION WOULD LIKE YOU TO CONTACT NANCY FUNK, 814 WEST SLEEKER, #E4, ASPEN, OR CALL HER AT 920-9433. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, LET ME KNOW. THANKS!! ----------=====X=====___------- ASPEN MOUNTAIN °"°"°""` `~'""'"'_ ~ °"""°"° VICINITY MAP ~~'" The Lodge•Galena•Top Of Mill °y °~°~ °,.~ ~-~ ° wo aa° e~l I c m a 0 a m c LL C O m a a h m `c 0 c 0 n m a ~i eb tit 3[ <j5 ® ~ ..x k s '~-jMVS Cgil,~ AR1icl~ aspen council ready ~o OK Ritz-Carlton s sunken skating rink AmesDotly.talfreP~ Aspen's vermon of Rockefeller Center is scheduled to move ono step closer to reality tonight. The developere of the Ritz Carlton-Aspen hotel project, as a condition of development a provale from City Hall, are planning to build a co aerlroeSe waken ice skating rink Dural Avenue from the Rubey Pa# bus terminal. The land, 27,000 square feet that used to be a dirt parking lot and an apartment building with 20 unite, would ba operated by the Ritz Carlton staff, but would be op~ to public skating. During the summer, accord- ipg W a paemo to the city council [tom city planning director Diane Moore, the ice rink site vroutd revert to a park. Among the possible summer- tlmeusesMoore listed are ballet mheareals, community dances, .plays, art exhibits, musical per- formances and fund-raising below streeteRVioof, tooallow with an op pedestrians to gaze down on skaters from the sidewalk, according to Moore'a memo. According to a ach~hel~itf counc 1 last June t he Ice rink is to be ready for use by the public at the same time that the Rltz is scheduled toopen -Oct 1,1992. At a public hearing tonight before the city council, city offi- cials will be asked to take the final steps tc rezone the land from its current statue as lodg- ing and tourist residential to a "park" zone. The rezoning process, which :~ started with a letter of applica- tion from the developers on June 27, is part of the overall approv- al process for the Ritz Carlton. By rezoning the land, the city %' ensures that the land will ,~, remain in public use and not be _ subject to later conversion to -" other uses, such as lodges or ,, retail stores. ,vo..,.. 1 received Along with the ice rink itself, snd the landscaped area around (t, there are plane for a ;,600-square-foot building to house skate rental facilities, ]ic changing areas and ven- machines for snacks. The site of the rink will be The Ice nnk p oP al from the conceptual app city council last June, and is expected to receive final approv- altonight atthe regular meeting of the council, which starts at 5 - pm in the ground floor city coun-~ cil chambers at City Hall. 1 ASPEN/PITKIN PLANNING OF' E 130 South Galena Street - Aspen, Colorado 81611 (303)920-5090 LAND USE APPLICATION F EES city 00113 -63250-134 GMP/CONCEPTUAL -63270-136 GMP/FINAL -63280-137 SUB/CONCEPTUAL -63300-139 SUB/FINAL -63310-140 ALL 2-STEP APPLICATIONS 1 l.r,d~~ - {3320-141 ALL 1-STEP APPLICATIONS/ CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS REFERRAL FEES: 00125 -63340-205 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH _ ~l ~~--:~ - 00123 -63340-190 HOUSING 00115 -63340-163 ENGINEERING - SUBTOTAL County 00113 -63160-126 GMP/GENERAL -63170-127 GMP/DETAILED -63180-128 GMP/FINAL -63190-129 SUB/GENERAL -63200-130 SUB/DETAILED -63210-131 SUB/FINAL -63220-132 ALL 2-STEP APPLICATIONS -63230-133 ALL 1-STEP APPLICATIONS/ CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS -63450-146 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REFERRAL FEES: 00125 -63340-205 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 00123 -63340-190 HOUSING 00113 -63360-143 ENGINEERING PLANNING OFFICE SALES 00113 X3080-122 CITY/COUNTY CODE -63090-123 COMP. PLAN -63140-124 COPY FEES -69000-145 OTHER SUBTOTAL TOTAL tea, [->'-=-~5- Name: Phone: Address: Project: Check # Date: `~ ..:~2k ~-} 1 ~' Additional billing: #ofHours: