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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcoa.lu.sp.Rio Grande Sub. Lot 1 recycle center 0017.2010— Rio Grande Subdivision Lot 1 recycle centpr On17_?n1n acli, 9717n7'Vn^n51 Rio Grande Subdivision Lot 1 recycle center 0017.2010 aslu 273707306851 i� THE CITY OF ASPEN City of Aspen Community Development Department CASE NUMBER PARCEL ID NUMBER PROJECTS ADDRESS WI_N•I,11:1 CASE DESCRIPTION REPRESENTATIVE DATE OF FINAL ACTION 0017.2010.ASLU no parcel (subdivision) Rio Grande RECYCLE CENTER DREW ALEXANDER INSUBSTANTIAL SPA AMENDMENT LEE CASSIN 7.3.10 CLOSED BY ANGELA SCOREY ON: 8. 11.10 u Do(1d2b1� .ASW Eile Fdit @ecord (Navigate Form Reports Format Tab Help J CkW _ A Rogtinq Status Feet Fee Summary. Main Actions Attad"ments Routing r_tistor y yaluation Arch/Ertp Custom Fields Sub permits Parcel ti Permit type astir Aspen Land Use Permit # 16017.2010.ASLU Address 0 RIO GRANDE RECYCLE CTR Apt/Surte City ASPEN State CO jp 81611 Permit Informatlofl Master permit Routing queue aslu07 Applied 4f30f2010 z Protect Status ipending Approved Q e j Description SPA AMENDMENT FOR RIO GRANDE RECYCLE CENTER Issued I�l JINSUBSTANTIAL Final Submitted LEE CASSIN 925 5075 Clock Running Days 103 Expires l252011 Submitted via Owner Last name CITY OF ASPEN-71 —� first name CITY HALL 13 AL 0 S GALENA Phone ( ) - Address ASPEN b'11 Applicant U Owner is applicant? ❑ Contractor is applicant? Last name CITY OF ASPEN First name ITY HALL 130 S GALENA Phone ( ) - Cust # 28789 Address ASPEN CO 81611 Lender Last name Phone ( ) - Displays the permit lender's address First name Address AspenGdd5 (server) anyelas _ kJ 1 of 1 ... -A.,- Fee Warr Request Form THE QTy of AsPLN City of Aspen Community Development Department This form should be completed and submitted to the Community Development Director for review. You will be notified when a decision has been made to waive or not to waive the fees regarded in this request form. For what fees are you requesting waiver? ❑ BUILDING P-PLANNING Applicant Name: � i .��iar .'I E,1V 4-01 %h)16" ( N��Contact Ph.# / 7 � _:5C %S Mailing address: 1:3 9/G // E-mail address: I e e C Cc, �Z , 1 . t0 i-s Project name & address: e 4c.:,ICG LL �1 Fee Breakdown: Fee Description Original Fee Requested Fee Description Original Fee Requested Amount Waiver Amount Waiver Energy Code Fee REMP Fee Excavation Foundation Fee Zoning Review Fee Inspection Fee Planning Application Fee 7 S c7 Permit Fee HPC Application Fee Plan Check Other: TOTAL OF FEE WAIVER REQUEST $ Reason for Waiver: TasGeneral Fund Department ❑ Waived or decreased by City Council (specify ordinance or other decision document) L"Other—Please explain: KA Applicant Signature For office use only: Type of fees waived: APPROVED ❑ DISAPPROVED Community Development Director Date Total fees waived: $ o-ld) Date CITY OF WEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEoRTMENT FEE WAIVER POLICY PURPOSE Fee waivers to eligible individuals and organizations submitting for building permit or land use application may be considered upon filing a fee waiver request form to the Community Development Department. Approval of fee waiver requests may be made by the Community Development Director, according to the adopted fee policy of the City of Aspen. Costs for all building permit and land use applications, other than those waived by the Community Development Director, shall be paid as specified by the fee policy; prior to the issuance of building permits and at the time of submittal of land use applications. PROCESS Fees administered by the Community Development Department can only be waived by submitting a completed fee waiver form to the Community Development Director. The request shall contain a description of the project along with a statement expressing eligibility for fee waiver. The Community Development Director will review the request and give approval or disapproval in accordance with provisions set forth in this policy. The Community Development Director does not have the ability to waive fees administered by other City Departments or other organizations. All organizations and individuals seeking fee waiver MUST submit their written request to the City of Aspen Community Development Director prior to submitting the building permit or land use application. The approved fee waiver must then be presented at the time the building permit or land use application is submitted to the building or planning departments. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA General Fund Departments do not pay fees to the Community Development Department for building permits or planning applications, with the exception of Capital Projects. The fees waived for these projects will be tracked by the Community Development Department (journal entries are therefore unnecessary). In effort to keep paperwork and applications consistent, General Fund Departments shall still be required to submit the approved fee waiver with all applications for building and planning applications. General Fund Departments include: Non -Departmental 001.00 Streets Department 001.41 City Council 001.03 Parks Department 001.55 City Manager 001.05 GIS Department 001.60 Personnel 001.06 IT Department 001.61 City Clerk 001.07 Special Events 001.70 City Attorney 001.09 Recreation Activities 001.71 Risk Management 001.10 Aspen Recreation Center (ARC) 001.72 City Finance Department 001.11 Ice Garden Operations 001.74 Community Development 001.13 Cons. Trust FD/Lottery 001.75 Engineering Department 001.15 *Capital Projects 001.90 Building Department 001.21 Asset Management Plan (AMP) 001.91 Environmental Health 001.25 *Tabor Capital Projects 001.94 Police Department 001.31 Outgoing Transfers 001.95 Records 001.33 Communications 001.39 NOTE* Capital Projects are not exempt from fees AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIRED BY SECTION 26.304.070 AND CHAPTER 26.306 ASPEN LAND USE CODE ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: Aspen, CO STATE OF COLORADO County of Pitkin z O �" p0,. ss. (name, please print) being or represe ting an Applicant to the City of Aspen, Colorado, hereby personally certify that I have complied with the public notice requirements of Section 26.304.060 (E) or Section 26.306.010 (E) of the Aspen Land Use Code in the following manner: publication of notice: By the publication in the legal notice section of an official paper or a paper of general circulation in the City of Aspen no later than fourteen (14) days after final approval of a site specific development plan. A copy of the publication is attached hereto. Publication of notice: By the publication in the legal notice section of an official paper or a paper of general circulation in the City of Aspen no later than fifteen (15) days after an Interpretation has been rendered. A copy of the publication is attached hereto. Signature The foregoing "Affidavit of Notice" was acknowled ed before me this �!. day of&V-, 0 20�L, by I= PUBLIC 0j&1 E Of DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL Notice is hereby given to the general public of the approval of a site specific development plan, and the creation of a vested property right pursuant to the Land Use Code of the City of Aspen and Title 24. Article 68, Colorado Revised Statutes, pertain- ing 10 the following legally, described property: Subdivision: Rio Grande Lot: 1, Rio Grande Park, Recycle Center, Aspen, Colorado 81611, the prop- erty commonly known as the Rio Grande Recycle Center (no physical address for this property), by order of the City of Aspen Community Develop- ment Director on June 1, 2010. Parcel Id 11 2737-073-06-851. The Applicant received an ad- ministrative approval for an Insubstantial SPA Amendment. The approvals were granted for site and operationfurtheral improvements t0 the Drerecycle facili- nlr at the rCi y of IAspen tCommunity De elopmenrt Dept. 130 S. Galena St, Aspen, Colorado (970) 429-2739. s/ City of Aspen Publish in The Aspen Times Weekly on June 13, 2010 151435591 WITNESS MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL My commission expires: % lF-j,�� 1 Notary Public ATTACHMENTS: COPY OF THE P UBLICATION • • DEVELOPMENT ORDER of the City of Aspen Community Development Department This Development Order, hereinafter "Order", is hereby issued pursuant to Section 26.304.070, "Development Orders", and Section 26.308.010, "Vested Property Rights", of the City of Aspen Municipal Code. This Order allows development of a site specific development plan pursuant to the provisions of the land use approvals, described herein. The effective date of this Order shall also be the initiation date of a three-year vested property right. The vested property right shall expire on the day after the third anniversary of the effective date of this Order, unless a building permit is approved pursuant to Section 26.304.075, or unless an exemption, extension, reinstatement, or a revocation is issued by City Council pursuant to Section 26.308.010. After Expiration of vested property rights, this Order shall remain in full force and effect, excluding any growth management allotments granted pursuant to Section 26.470, but shall be subject to any amendments to the Land Use Code adopted since the effective date of this Order. This Development Order is associated with the property noted below for the site specific development plan as described below. City of Aspen, 130 S. Galena St., Aspen, CO 81611 Property Owner's Name, Mailing Address Subdivision: Rio Grande Lot: 1, Rio Grande Park — Recycle Center (No physical address for this property) Legal Description and Street Address of Subject Property Site and operational improvements to the Recycle Center, including hardscaping, concrete bases for the recycling bins, and landscaping around the property. Written Description of the Site Specific Plan and/or Attachment Describing Plan Approval by the City of Aspen Community Development Director for an Insubstantial Specially Planned Area Amendment. Land Use Approval(s) Received and Dates (Attach Final Ordinances or Resolutions) June 13, 2010 Effective Date of Development Order (Same as date of publication of notice of approval.) June 13, 2013 Expiration Date of Development Order (The extension, reinstatement, exemption from expiration and revocation may be pursued in accordance with Section 26.308.010 of the City of Aspen Municipal Code.) Issued Ahis 2°d day of June, 2010, by the City of Aspen Community Development Director. Development Director PUBLIC NOTICE Of DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL Notice is hereby given to the general public of the approval of a site specific development plan, and the creation of a vested property right pursuant to the Land Use Code of the City of Aspen and Title 24, Article 68, Colorado Revised Statutes, pertaining to the following legally described property: Subdivision: Rio Grande Lot: 1, Rio Grande Park, Recycle Center, Aspen, Colorado 81611, the property commonly known as the Rio Grande Recycle Center (no physical address for this property), by order of the City of Aspen Community Development Director on June 1, 2010. Parcel Id # 2737-073-06-851. The Applicant received an administrative approval for an Insubstantial SPA Amendment. The approvals were granted for site and operational improvements to the recycle facility. For further information contact Drew Alexander, at the City of Aspen Community Development Dept. 130 S. Galena St, Aspen, Colorado (970) 429-2739. s/ City of Aspen Publish in The Aspen Times on June 13, 2010 NOTICE OF APPROVAL For an Insubstantial Specially Planned Area (SPA) Amendment for the Rio Grande Recycle Center, located within Lot 1 of the Rio Grande Subdivision/SPA Parcel ID No. 2737-07-3-06-851 APPLICANT: City of Aspen REPRESENTATIVE: Lee Cassin, Environmental Health Director SUBJECT & SITE OF AMENDMENT: Insubstantial SPA Amendment for the Rio Grande Recycle Center, located within Lot 1 of the Rio Grande Subdivision/SPA. The property lacks a physical address at this time. SUMMARY: The Applicant has requested an Insubstantial Amendment to the Rio Grande Recycle Center, a Specially Planned Area (SPA). The site that contains the Recycle Center has served a multitude of uses since the Rio Grande property received SPA approval in 1977. Some of these uses include a towed car impound lot, a snow retention and melting center, and the existing recycling center. For a more detailed history on the subject site, see Exhibit A. The Recycle Center is accessed off of Rio Grande Place and consists of a dirt parking and drop-off area. The site includes six large storage bins that the various recyclables are deposited into. Once full, these bins are loaded onto trucks and taken to the Pitkin County Landfill or a separate processing facility. The site also includes smaller drop-offs for yard waste and paper products. There is no sort of enclosed office space at the Recycle Center or an employee dedicated to facility upkeep. The Applicant has planned a number of changes to the Recycle Center to increase the overall performance of the site. Asphalt has been proposed for driving areas to assist with mud issues, drainage, and cleaning. Curb, gutter, and concrete bases for the bins are also included with this plan to assist with drainage and cleaning. Vegetative screening has been designated around the perimeter of the property to reduce visibility from neighboring properties (see Exhibit B). Smaller elements of the application include ADA accessible containers, designated snow storage, and a surveillance camera for security. STAFF EVALUATION: Staff supports the proposed SPA Amendment to the Rio Grande Recycle Center - a facility that has been a valuable community benefit since the 1980's. These changes address elements of the facility that have been a burden to both users and operators of the Recycle Center. Hardscaping will eliminate problems with mud and assist with the Page 1 of 4 • cleaning of debris. Curb and gutter installation will aid site drainage. The landscaping and vegetative screening will reduce the facilities visibility from neighboring properties and enhance the appeal of the property. DECISION: The Community Development Director finds the Insubstantial SPA Amendment for the Rio Grande Recycle Center to be consistent with the review criteria (i?xhibit C) and thereby, APPROVES the amendment as specified below. The approved Insubstantial SPA Amendment for the Rio Grande Recycle Center, Lot 1 of the Rio Grande Subdivision/SPA, allows for site improvements to the subject property. APPROVED BY: 0#& Chris Be on Community Development Director Attachments: Exhibit A — Site History Exhibit B — Site Plan Exhibit C — Review Standards �at Page 2of 4 Exhibit A Rio Grande Recycle Center History: In 1977, the Rio Grande property was rezoned according to an approved Specially Planned Area Master Plan for the site (Ordinance 54). The area was then used for a variety of purposes including a towed car impound lot and present recycle center. Resolution No. 42, Series of 1993 approved the Rio Grande Master Plan for the area. The plan was formulated by a citizen committee from 1991 — 1993 and adopted by the Aspen City Council. The Master Plan was intended by Council to "identify appropriate activities and land use patterns for the Rio Grande property." The Planning and Zoning Commission stressed that the plan needed to be flexible in order to "not exclude future possibilities." The Master Plan identified the then -existing recycle center as one of the site components for "essential community services." The Master Plan noted that the recycling center, "because of its central location, is one of the most accessible drop points within Pitkin County", and notes the multiplicity of containers located at the site for different recycling commodities. The Master Plan notes that "a variety of land uses, including essential community services, are considered appropriate for this site." The Master Plan in 1993 noted the issues of mud, blowing trash and need for enlarged collection area, with a goal to "encourage residents to continue to use the site." Pitkin County has always operated the recycle center, providing containers, emptying them, and cleaning the area. The City of Aspen plows snow, cleans the area, and has provided and maintains the landscaping and stormwater infrastructure. Page 3of 5 ` opejoloo'uadsy d S1N3W3A02idWl co ` Z, r `= H3lN3:D 3TDA03a J Exhibit C Rio Grande Recycle Center Insubstantial SPA Amendment: Sec. 26.410.020.1) An insubstantial amendment to an approved development order for a final development plan may be authorized by the Community Development Director. The following shall not be considered an insubstantial amendment: 1. A change in the use or character of the development. Staff finding: The proposed changes to the Recycle Center will not alter the character but will improve the logistics and aesthetics of the facility. Landscaping and hardscaping will allow for a cleaner site and better drainage. The basis of this criterion is to flag those SPA amendments that include character changes that are more impactful to a Specially Planned Area in its entirety. Staff finds this criterion met. 2. An increase by greater than three (3) percent in the overall coverage of structures on the land Staff finding: The overall coverage of structures on the site is not changing. Staff finds this criterion met. 3. Any amendment that substantially increases trip generation rates of the proposed development, or the demand for public facilities. Staff finding: The proposed changes will make the facility more user-friendly, however, it is not expected that these improvements will increase the overall trip generation to the site. There will not be a greater demand on public facilities. Staff finds this criterion met. 4. A reduction by greater than three (3) percent of the approved open space. Staff finding: No reduction in approved open space will occur due to these proposed changes. Staff finds this criterion met. 5. A reduction by greater than one (1) percent of the off-street parking and loading space. Staff findiniz: The Recycle Center is essentially a large drop-off facility. The loading areas used to collect the bins once full will not be altered and there is currently no off-street parking. Staff finds this criterion met. Page 4of 5 0 9 6. A reduction in required pavement widths or rights -of -way for streets and easements. Not applicable. 7. An increase of greater than two (2) percent in the approved gross leasable floor area of commercial buildings. Not applicable. 8. An increase by greater than one (I) percent in the approved residential density of the development. Not applicable. 9. Any change which is inconsistent with a condition or representation of the project's original approval or which requires granting a variation from the project's approved use or dimensional requirements. These changes to the Recycle Center do not deviate from the Rio Grande SPA's original approvals. The approvals for this portion of the SPA allows for essential community services which has always included a recycling facility or a resource recovery facility and it is clear the site has been used for this purpose throughout the years. The community has an investment in this operation and the amendments to the property serve to modify and upgrade the use. The changes do not seek any variation from the SPA's approved use or dimensional requirements. Staff finds this criterion met. Page 5of 5 F4 THE CITY OF ASPEN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH April 29, 2010 RECED Drew Alexander APR 2 9 =' City of Aspen Community Development Department CITY OF 130 So. Galena St. COMMUNITY DEvL. mENT Aspen, CO 81611 Dear Drew: Please find attached a completed application for an insubstantial amendment to the Rio Grande Recycle Center Specially Planned Area. The proposal does not change the uses of the area or the general footprint. It provides for improved landscaping and screening to enhance the appearance of the area, and hardscape that will allow the area to be kept clean and avoid the muddy conditions that exist now. The goal is to provide a better experience for recycle center users and to make the center more visually attractive. The attached application addresses relevant review criteria. Please let me know if you need additional information or have questions. Lee Cassin Environmental Health Director City of Aspen CITY OF ASPEN PRE -APPLICATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY PLANNER: Drew Alexander, 970.429.2739 DATE- 4/2/2010 PROJECT: Rio Grande Recycle Center REPRESENTATIVE: Lee Cassin, 970.925.5075 OWNER: City of Aspen TYPE OF APPLICATION: Insubstantial SPA Amendment DESCRIPTION: The City of Aspen, represented by the Parks, Engineering, and Environmental Health Departments have proposed changes to the Rio Grande Recycling Center, located along Rio Grande Place in the Rio Grande SPA. The changes include a list of aesthetic and operational improvements to the recycling center. Landscaping, implementation of a hardscape, and a simple reprogramming of the site are a few of the planned changes. The Rio Grande Recycling Center is part of the Rio Grande Specially Planed Area, which received its rezoning in 1977 under Ordinance No. 54. The SPA later received master plan approval under Resolution No. 42, 1993. The history on the recycling center is difficult to trace and seems to lack any definite land use approvals. There was a 1991 Land Use Application for and SPA amendment under the title of Materials Recovery Center. Unfortunately, this file doesn't contain a resolution or ordinance, only a recommendation from Community Development Staff that supported all proposed options. Staff recommends that this application include a clear and concise report on the history of the property. This report should detail the land use approvals and reference any valid decisions that the City has made for the recycling center. Because the proposed work is not a significant change of character, and does not trigger any of the other Substantial SPA Amendment items, Staff recommends this application to be handled administratively. Typically, this type of application would also include a referral to the Parks, Environmental Health and Engineering Departments, but being that they are co -representatives for the application this is not necessary. An Insubstantial SPA Amendment can be handled administratively with the Community Development Director's approval. If deemed appropriate for administrative review, public noticing would not be required. Below is a link to the Land Use application form and the Land Use Code for your convenience. http://www.aspenpitkin.com/Portals/0/docs/City/Comdev/Apps%20and%2OFees/landuseappform.pdf http://www.aspenpitkin.com/Departments/Community-DevelopmentIPlanning-and-ZoningiTitle-26-Land-Use- Code/ Land Use Code Section(s) 26.304 Common Development Review Procedures 26.440.090 SPA Amendment Review by: Community Development Staff for complete application and administrative review for an Insubstantial SPA Amendment Public Hearing: Not required (if approved by the Community Development Director) Planning Fees: $735 for a Minor Application Review. This includes three (3) hours of staff review time. Additional time over three (3) hours will be billed at $245 per hour Referral Fees: $0 Total Deposit: $735 Total Number of Application Copies: 2 Copies Includes appropriate drawing for board review (HPC = 12; PZ = 10; CC = 7; Referral Agencies = 1/ea.; Planning Staff = 2) To apply, submit the following information = Total Deposit for review of application. 0 Pre -application Conference Summary. 0 Applicant's name, address and telephone number, contained within a letter signed by the applicant stating the name, address, and telephone number of the representative authorized to act on behalf of the applicant. 0 Street address and legal description of the parcel on which development is proposed to occur, consisting of a current certificate from a title insurance company, or attorney licensed to practice in the State of Colorado, listing the names of all owners of the property, and all mortgages, judgments, liens, easements, contracts and agreements affecting the parcel, and demonstrating the owner's right to apply for the Development Application. = Completed Land Use application and signed fee agreement. 0 Proof of ownership 0 Site improvement survey including topography and vegetation showing the current status of the parcel certified by a registered land surveyor, licensed in the State of Colorado. A site plan depicting the proposed layout and the project's physical relationship to the land and its surroundings. 0 An 8 1/2" x 11" vicinity map locating the subject parcels within the City of Aspen. 0 Two copies of the Land Use Application and all additional letters, maps, and agreements. 0 A written description of the proposal and a written explanation of how a proposed development complies with the review standards relevant to the development application Disclaimer: The foregoing summary is advisory in nature only and is not binding on the City. The summary is based on current zoning, which is subject to change in the future, and upon factual representations that may or may not be accurate. The summary does not create a legal or vested right. C Zy CpyMNYG,��& ��10 ryoetlEl N Far April 13, 2010 - Chris Bendon Community Development Department 130- S. Galena St. Aspen, CO 81611 Dear Mr. Bendon: THE CITY OF ASPEN OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY I was asked by Lee Cassin to provide an opinion regarding the ownership of property dpon which the recycle center is presently located. I have reviewed the documents associated with the acquisition and ownership of the subject property. It is my opinion that the property upon which the City maintains a recycle center of Rio Grande Place is owned by the City of Aspen and the City of Aspen has the right to proceed with the development of this parcel. Thank you. Sincerely, `lames R. True Special Counsel 130 SOUTH GALENA STREET • ASPEN, COLORADO 81611-1975 • PHONE 970.920.5055 • FAx 970.920.5119 Printed on Recycled Paper • 0 R6C�IVEDAPR C/ 2 9 ?010 4NOj j V pFsP IEN THE CITY OF ASPEN April 14, 2010 Chris Bendon Community Development Director City of Aspen Re: Application for Insubstantial Amendment to Rio Grande Recycle Center Specially Planned Area Dear Chris: Please accept this letter as authorizing the inclusion of city -owned land and City rights - of -way in the planning review of the Rio Grande Recycle Center Specially Planned Area Amendment application. Specifically, the City property to be included in this application consists of the Rio Grande Recycle Center located in Rio Grande Park as shown in the site map included in the application. Sincerely, Steve Barwick City Manager City of Aspen 0 Pitkin County April 19, 2010 Lee Cassin Environmental Health Director City of Aspen 130 S. Galena Street Aspen, CO 81611 Dear Lee: CE"V� APP 2 � /Ty OF 9 2010 4i4 ,4spEN OD46T As the owner of certain real properties within the larger Rio Grande area, such as the library located at 120 N. Mill Street and the jail located at 530 E. Main Street, Pitkin County supports the City's application for an amendment to the Rio Grande Park Specially Planned Area. The County has determined that the improvements will facilitate its operation of the recycling program. Sincerely, Hilary Fle cher Pitkin County Manager Administration Office 530 E. Main Street, Aspen, CO 81611r (970) 920-5200 fax (970) 920-5198 www.aspenpitkin.com Insubstantial SPA Amendment Application Rio Grande Recycle Center Description of Proposal The City of Aspen Parks, Engineering and Environmental Health Departments are proposing maintenance improvements to the Rio Grande Recycle Center, including paving the surface to allow the area to be kept clean, and to install landscaping to create visually appealing views of the site. A designated area for ADA users will be provided within the existing footprint and the site will be graded to drain into the existing stormwater sediment removal vault. The attached drawings illustrate the proposed layout as well as conceptual views of the site from different locations after the work is completed. Project elements include berms and landscaping to screen the site from surrounding road, park, businesses and residences; asphalt driving areas to prevent mud and ensure proper drainage, concrete curb and bases for containers and to allow effective cleaning; recycling containers including ADA accessible containers, designated recycle center snow storage, surveillance camera to deter illegal dumping, and existing stormwater sediment removal vault and monitor. Overall operation of the site is not affected by this amendment. History of Rio Grande Recycle Center In 1977, the Rio Grande property was rezoned according to an approved Specially Planned Area Master Plan for the site (Ordinance 54). The area was then used for a variety of purposes including a towed car impound lot and the present recycle center. Resolution No. 42, Series of 1993 approved the Rio Grande Master Plan for the area. The plan was formulated by a citizen committee from 1991-1993 and adopted by the Aspen City Council. The Master Plan was intended by Council to "identify appropriate activities and land use patterns for the Rio Grande property." The Planning and Zoning Commission stressed that the plan needed to be flexible in order to "not exclude future possibilities." The Master Plan identified the then -existing recycle center as one of the site components for "essential community services". The Master Plan noted that the recycling center, "because of its central location, is one of the most accessible drop points within Pitkin County", and notes the multiplicity of containers located at the site for different recycling commodities. The Master Plan notes that "a variety of land uses, including essential community services, are considered appropriate for this site." The Master Plan in 1993 noted the issues of mud, blowing trash and need for enlarged collection areas, with a goal to "encourage residents to continue to use the site". Pitkin County has always operated the recycle center, providing containers, emptying them, and cleaning the area. The City of Aspen plows snow, cleans the area, and has provided and maintains the landscaping and stormwater infrastructure. Responses to Review Criteria 26.440.090 Amendment to development order A. An insubstantial amendment to an approved development order for a final development plan may be authorized by the Community Development Director. The following shall not be considered an insubstantial amendment. 1. A change in the use or character of the development. Response: Improving the landscaping to provide better screening and paving the area to alleviate mud and allow the site to be kept clean, will not change the use or character of the site, but will significantly improve its appearance. The site will still be used as a recycle center but will better fit into the park and will be more attractive to users, people driving on Rio Grande Place, and business and residential neighbors. 2. An increase by greater than three (3) percent in the overall coverage of structures on the land. Response: There are no structures and no structures are proposed.. 3. Any amendment that substantially increases trip generation rates of the proposed development, or the demand for public facilities. Response: trip generation rates and demand for public facilities will not be affected by this amendment. The facility will not increase in size. 4. A reduction by greater than three (3) percent of the approved open space. Response: the proposal will not change the percent of open space on the parcel, but will increase the area to be landscaped and planted. 5. A reduction by greater than one (1) percent of the off-street parking and loading space. Response: There is no off-street parking and there will be no increase in off-street parking or loading space. 6. A reduction in required pavement widths or rights of way for streets and easements. Response: Pavement widths and rights of way for streets and easements will not be affected by this amendment. 7. An increase of greater than two (2) percent in the approved gross leasable floor area of commercial buildings. Response: There are no commercial buildings and none will be added by this amendment. 8. An increase by greater than one (1) percent in the approved residential density of the development. Response: There is no residential development and none is proposed in this amendment. 9. Any change which is inconsistent with a condition or representation of the project's original approval or which requires granting of a further variation from the project's approved use or dimensional requirements. Response: This improvement is consistent with the conditions and representations of the project's original approvals including the rezoning by Ordinance No. 54, Series of 1977 and the 1993 adoption of the Rio Grande Master Plan by Resolution No. 42 Series of 1993. This Master Plan was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and Aspen City Council. Council and the Commission directed that the Master Plan "consider all public interests ", "allow for the development of mixed land uses ", and "not exclude future possibilities ". The recycle site is identified as an essential community service at its present location. The Master Plan also notes the need to address blowing trash, mud, and sufficient materials storage, and the goal of "encouraging residents to continue to use the site ". No further variation from the project's approved use or dimensional requirements is requested. B. All other modifications shall be approved pursuant to the terms and procedures of the final development plan, provided that the proposed change is consistent with or an enhancement of the approved final plan. Response: the proposed project is both consistent with and an enhancement of the Master Plan and subsequent approvals. • 0 Pitkin County Assessor/Treasurer Parcel Detail Information Assessor/Treasurer Property Search I Assessor Subset Query I Assessor Sales Search Clerk & Recorder Reception Search Basic Building Characteristics I Tax Information Parcel Detail I Value Detail I Sales Detail Residential/Commercial Improvement Detail Land Detail Photographs Tax Area Account Number Parcel Number 2009 Mill Levy 001 R014328 273707306851 25.253 Owner Name and Address CITY OF ASPEN ATTN FINANCE DEPT 130 S GALENA ST ASPEN, CO 81611 Legal Description Subdivision: RIO GRANDE Lot: I RIO GRANDE PARK Location Physical Address: E BLEEKER ST ASPEN Subdivision: RIO GRANDE Land Acres: 13 Land Sq Ft: 0 2009 Property Tax Valuation Information Actual Value Assessed Value Land: 4,000,000 1,160,000 Improvements: 0 0 Total: 4,000,000 1,160,000 Sale Date: Sale Price: • 0 Basic Building Characteristics Number of Residential Buildings: 0 Number of Comm/Ind Buildings: 0 No Building Records Found Tax Information Balance Due as of 3/31/2010 $0.00 Current Year Balance Due $0.00 Delinquent Years' Balance Due $0.00 Total Balance Due ------. _ Tax Year Due In Tax + Special Assessment Amount 2009 2010 1 $0.00 1 2008 2009 $0.00 2006 2007 $0.00I Top of Page Assessor Database Search Options I Treasurer Database Search Options Pitkin County Home Page The Pitkin County Assessor and Treasurer's Offices make every effort to collect and maintain accurate data. 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