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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLand Use Case.CU.720 E Durant Ave.A122-002737-182-42-049 4 Kolorwheel Conditional Use 720 E. Durant Ave. A122-OC /y�x/xea�' I D �/a u 0 CASE NUMBER PARCEL ID # CASE NAME PROJECT ADDRESS PLANNER CASE TYPE OWNER/APPLICANT REPRESENTATIVE DATE OF FINAL ACTION CITY COUNCIL ACTION PZ ACTION ADMIN ACTION BOA ACTION DATE CLOSED BY A122-00 2737-182-42049 Kolor Wheel Conditional Use 720 E. Durant Nick Lelack Conditional Use Kathie Schulman Same 11 /7/00 Reso. 56-2000 Approved 11 /8/00 J. Lindt 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. Kathie Schulman, 720 E. Durant Ave. ste. E2, Aspen, CO 81611 Property Owner's Name, Mailing Address and telephone number Unit E2, Durant Mall, 720 E. Durant Legal Description and Street Address of Subject Property Conditional Use Approval for Paint Your Own Ceramics Studio Written Description of the Site Specific Plan and/or Attachment Describing Plan Planning and Zoning Commission Reso. #56-2000, 11/7/00 Land Use Approval(s) Received and Dates (Attach Final Ordinances or Resolutions) November 18, 2000 Effective Date of Development Order (Same as date of publication of notice of approval.) November 19. 2003 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 this 18`h day of November, 2000, by the City of Aspen Community 7 elopment Dir�ct . /" iL ( .0 ..-, I ?c Ann Woods, Commuff iy 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 described property: Unit E2, Durant Mall, 720 E. Durant, by resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission numbered 56 series of 2000. For further information contact Julie Ann Woods, at the Aspen/Pitkin Community Development Dept. 130 S. Galena St. Aspen, Colorado (970) 920-5090. s/City of Aspen Account Publish in The Aspen Times on November 18, 2000 0 0 PARCEL ID: 12737-182-42049 DATE RCVD: 9/29/00 .12 CASE NAME: Kolor Wheel Conditional I Use PROD ADDR:1720 E. Durant ASETY, Conditional Use III OWNIAPPIKathi; Schulman 720 E. Durant Ave., s,t C/S/Z: ]Aspen/CO/81611 REP: Same CIS/Z: FEES DUE: None -taken from Code Amend FEES RCVD Taken from Code Amendment REFERRALS1 REF:1 BYEJ UE: MTG DATE REV BO PH NOTICED F_ DATE OF FINAL AC CITY COUNCIL REMARKS1 PZ: BOA: CLOSED: M7BY: LA 7,(� DRAC: PLAT SUBMITD.. F PLAT (BK,PG): ADMIN 122-00 STAT: f 0 0 * _J_ -_�) - MEMORANDUM TO: Planning and Zoning Commission THRU: Julie Ann Woods, Community Development Director Joyce Ohlson, Deputy Director_,� FROM: Nick Lelack, Plannely RE: Kolor Wheel Conditional Use - Paint Your Own Ceramic, Arts and Craft Studio in Neighborhood Commercial Zone District DATE: November 7, 2000 APPLICANTS/REPRESENTATIVES: Kathie Schulman LOCATION: 720 East Durant ZONING: Neighborhood Commercial (NC) REVIEW PROCEDURE: Conditional Use. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall by resolution approve, approve with conditions, or deny a development application for a conditional use, after recommendation by the Community Development Director. SUMMARY: This application requests approval to operate a "paint your own ceramics, arts, and crafts studio', which is a conditional use in the Neighborhood Commercial zone district. r This photograph shows the building located at 720 East Durant where the Kolor Wheel operates in a space of approximately 600 square feet. STAFF COMMENTS: Kathie Schulman, owner of the Kolor Wheel (Applicant) has applied for conditional use approval to operate a "paint your own ceramics, arts, and crafts studio' in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) Zone District. In September, City Council approved an amendment to the Land Use Code to include "paint your own ceramics, arts, and crafts studio' as a conditional use in this zone district. The operational style of this studio and expected impacts on the surrounding properties has been and is expected to be similar to uses already allowed as permitted and/or conditional uses in the zone and nearby zone districts. Staff recommends approval of this application, finding that the review criteria have been met. Specifically, believes the proposed use iscc earn y comp iat ble with the Aspen Area Community Plan (AACP) because is a loca y owned an opera a small business, an a use t at contributes to the community charac er y its emp asis on education and t e arts. In -z- 0 addition, the use is compatible with the character of the immediate vicinity. The use would not have a substantial effects on traffic generation and road safety, impose demands on public facilities that would exceed the systems' capacities, or any visual, noise, or related impacts. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of this request. RECOMMENDED MOTION: "I move to approve Resolution No. Series of 2000, approving Kolor Wheel's conditional use for a "paint your own ceramics, arts, and crafts studio" at 720 East Durant, with conditions." ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit A — Review Criteria and Staff Findings Exhibit B — Application - 3 - 16 EXHIBIT A KOLOR WHEEL CONDITIONAL USE REVIEW CRITERIA & STAFF FINDINGS 26.425.040 Standards applicable to all conditional uses. When considering a development application for a conditional use, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall consider whether all of the following standards are met, as applicable. A. The conditional use is consistent with the purposes, goals, objectives and standards of the Aspen Area Community Plan, with the intent of the zone district in which it is proposed to be located, and complies with all other applicable requirements of this Title; and Staff Finding Staff believes the proposal is consistent with all elements of the AACP. Specifically, the Economic Sustainability philosophy states that "local ownership of business helps maintain our communities unusual character, tends to return more money to the local economy, and provides additional opportunities for upward mobility of working people." Two policies under this section are to (1) Encourage local ownership of businesses, and (2) Ensure government support of a diverse business and non-profit community. A related action, Action No. 91, calls for the City to "Study and consider ways to support a diversity of small, locally owned businesses in the commercial core as opposed to national chain stores and tourist -only oriented retail." These elements of the AACP support the proposed amendment in terms of encouraging locally owned, diverse businesses near the commercial core. Staff believes the conditional use is consistent with all aspects of the AACP as well as the zone district and all other applicable requirements of the Land Use Code. B. The conditional use is consistent and compatible with the character of the immediate vicinity of the parcel proposed for development and surrounding land uses, or enhances the mixture of complimentary uses and activities in the immediate vicinity of the parcel proposed for development; and -4- • 0 Staff Finding Staff believes the proposed conditional use is consistent and compatible with surrounding land uses for the 720 Durant property, and enhances the mixture of complimentary uses and activities in the immediate vicinity of the parcel. This use would continue to operate near the base of the mountain and a block from the commercial core; it would compliment other tourism - related businesses in the immediate vicinity as well as serving local residents living nearby. Staff believes this criterion is met. C. The location, size, design and operating characteristics of the proposed conditional use minimizes adverse effects, including visual impacts, impacts on pedestrian and vehicular circulation, parking, trash, service delivery, noise, vibrations and odor on surrounding properties; and Staff Finding Staff believes the location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the proposed conditional use would continue to minimize adverse effects on surrounding properties. This business has had and is expected to have the same visual and operating characteristic as the uses that are already allowed in the building, on the block, and in the neighborhood. The NC zone and other neighboring zone districts (Lodge/Tourist/Residential, Commercial Core, Resident Multi -Family) allows for and contains a mixture of uses with a high amount of commercial activity, deliveries, pedestrian traffic, and the general affects of commercial activity. The business has been and would continue to be contained within the building and not have any exterior impacts. Outdoor merchandising is not expected and would not be permitted. The property is on the edge of the Commercial Core and this use is expected to be in similar character as the uses already permitted as of right in the Commercial Core and Commercial Zone Districts; the RMF and LTR Zone Districts allow for a variety of tourist and residential accommodations. Staff believes this criterion is met. D. There are adequate public facilities and services to serve the conditional use including but not limited to roads, potable water, sewer, solid waste, parks, police, fire protection, emergency medical services, hospital and medical services, drainage systems, and schools; and - 5 - Staff Finding All appropriate utility agencies and the City Engineer were referenced on the previous Land Use Code amendment application for this use/business and reported the ability to serve this project. E. The applicant commits to supply affordable housing to meet the incremental need for increased employees generated by the conditional use; and Staff Finding No increase in net leasable square footage is requested, so affordable housing mitigation is not required. The business would operate in existing, vacant space. -6- 0 i RESOLUTION NO. (SERIES OF 2000) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APPROVING THE KOLOR WHEEL CONDITIONAL USE FOR A PAINT YOUR OWN CERAMICS ARTS AND CRAFTS STUDIO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONE DISTRICT AT 720 EAST DURANT, CITY AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN, PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO. Parcel Identification # 2737-182-42-049 WHEREAS, the Community Development Department received an application from Kathie Schulman, owner of the Kolor Wheel (Applicant), for a conditional use to operate a paint your own ceramics arts and craft studio in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) Zone District in a space of approximately 600 square feet; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26.710.170(C) of the Land Use Code, the Neighborhood Commercial Zone District allows paint your own ceramics arts and craft studio as a conditional use; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26.425 of the Land Use Code, the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission may approve a conditional use during a duly noticed public hearing after considering comments from the general public, a recommendation from the Community Development Director, and recommendations from relevant referral agencies; and, WHEREAS, the Community Development Department reviewed the application and recommended approval with conditions; and, WHEREAS, during a duly noticed public hearing on November 7, 2000, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved, by a _ to _ (_--) vote, conditional use approval for a paint your own ceramics arts and craft studio at 720 East Durant, with conditions contained herein; and, WHEREAS, the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed and considered the development proposal under the applicable provisions of the Municipal Code as identified herein, has reviewed and considered the recommendation of the Community Development Director, the applicable referral agencies, and has taken and considered public comment at a public hearing; and, WHEREAS, the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission finds that the development proposal meets or exceeds all applicable development standards and that the approval of the development proposal, with conditions, is consistent with the goals and elements of the Aspen Area Community Plan; and, me WHEREAS, the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission finds that this Resolution furthers and is necessary for the promotion of public health, safety, and welfare. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION as follows: Section 1 Pursuant to the procedures and standards set forth in Title 26 of the Aspen Municipal Code, the Kolor Wheel's conditional use approval for a paint your own ceramics arts and craft studio is approved subject to the conditions described hereinafter. Conditions of Approval: 1. This business/use shall not expand in any way, including, but not limited to, square footage and operating characteristics without gaining approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Section 2• This Resolution 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 3: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Resolution is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional in a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof. APPROVED by the Commission at its regular meeting on November 7, 2000. APPROVED AS TO FORM: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: City Attorney Robert Blaich, Chair -s- • ATTEST: Jackie Lothian, Deputy City Clerk C:\home\nickl\Active Cases\Kolor Wheel\PZ Conditional Use MEMO.doc ULt 26.425.050 Procedure for Review Submitted by: Kolor Wheel of Aspen, LLC Kathie Schulman - Owner 720 E. Durant Avenue - Suite E2 Aspen, CO 81611 (970) 544-6191 Request for the Planning & Zoning Commission to approve the Kolor Wheel's desire to be added to the "Conditional Use" list for our location at 720 E. Durant which is in the NC Zone. On August 8, 2000, the Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended City Council approve the amendment to add "paint your own ceramics, arts and crafts studio" as a Conditional Use in the NC Zone district. The Development Staff was then directed to create a definition that would cover Kolor Wheel's operations and make it clear to preclude high -end ceramic art studios from locating in the NC Zone district in the future. The Kolor Wheel is an art studio which is open to the public and includes the painting and making of ceramics, which are then glazed (with non -toxic and environmentally safe products) and fired in a Kiln. Kolor Wheel provides the public with a venue in which to be creative in the art of ceramics. We provide instruction and encouragement for our customers to enjoy an afternoon of arts, crafts & fun at affordable rates. Additionally, we support the needs of many local "special interest" groups and charitable events. The definition that the Development Staff has created is perfectly suitable as it clearly defines the Kolor Wheel's operations: PAINT YOUR OWN CERAMICS, ARTS, AND CRAFTS STUDIO: "A workshop that includes the glazing, firing, and/or painting of ceramics by hand or involving the use of hand tools or small scale equipment by the public, which may include accessory retail sales and office space for purposes directly related to the studio; the use is not intended to exclusively serve as an artisan's studio". City Council has approved both the first and second readings on August 14th and September 11, 2000 by a vote of 4-1 and 3-1 respectively. It is my hope that the meeting on November 7, 2000 will conclude this application process with an approval of my Conditional Use request. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, KOLOR W of ASPEN, LLC. c ulman -Owner 1, :4m;ti... %.- _ SFFCIAL WARRANTY Mel) (.� l o a: 1'H15 DEED, M.ae ll+le 3rC1 '+- "l May • I•' 99 Jcserlh 3. Uilwn. 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