HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.apz.004-11 RESOLUTION NO. 4
(SERIES OF 2011)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A FINAL
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) FOR OFF - STREET PARKING, FOR
THE PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS K, L, M, N, 0, P, Q, R AND
S, BLOCK 31, ASPEN TOWNSITE AND COMMONLY KNOWN AS 500 W.
HOPKINS AVE, CITY OF ASPEN, PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO.
Parcel ID: 273512449002
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department received an application
from Aspen FSB -ABR LLC, represented by Michael Hoffman Esq., requesting approval
of Final Planned Unit Development (PUD), Affordable Housing Growth Management,
Change in Use Growth Management, Special Review for Off - Street Parking, Certificates
of Affordable Housing Credits, Rezoning, and Subdivision, to develop 54 affordable
housing units at 500 W. Hopkins Ave.; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved a resolution
granting certain entitlements and recommending City Council approve certain
entitlements with conditions via Resolution No. 22 (Series of 2010) and specifically
recommending establishment of dimensional requirements including off - street parking
spaces through Planned Unit Development; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 26.316 — Appeals, neighboring property owners
submitted a Notice of Appeal with regard to the approval of the resolution by the
Commission, specifically, the determination by the Commission concerning parking
through Planned Unit Development standards rather than Special Review standards; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council, pursuant to Chapter 26.316, remanded the
application back to the Planning and Zoning Commission to rehear the parking
recommendation solely under the PUD review criteria for parking and provide ample
opportunity for the public to be heard; and,
WHEREAS, upon additional review of the application and the applicable code
standards, the Community Development Department recommends the Commission
support an off - street parking standard of 33 on -site underground parking spaces and
continued use of 14 head -in on- street parking spaces within the right -of -way; and,
WHEREAS, the 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; and,
RECEPTION #: 578041, 03/03/2011 at
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WHEREAS, during a duly noticed public hearing on February 8, 2011, the
Planning and Zoning Commission took public testimony, considered the application and
approved this Resolution by a 3 to 2 vote; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission finds that the development
proposal meets or exceeds all applicable development standards and that recommendation of
approval of the parking aspect of the development proposal, with conditions, is consistent
with the goals and elements of the Aspen Area Community Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the 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 PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO THAT:
Section 1: Planning Commission Recommendation
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends to City Council accept and approve
the Boomerang Affordable Housing project with the provision of 33 on -site underground
parking spaces and continued use of 14 head -in on- street parking spaces within the right -of-
way; overall making 47 parking spaces available to residents of this project.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends City Council re- approve and
maintain the existing encroachment license allowing the 14 head -in parking spaces to
remain in their current configuration and recognize the historic use of these spaces by this
property.
The Planning and Zoning Commission also recommends City Council investigate and
encourage the applicant to investigate additional methods of reducing street parking
demands on this neighborhood.
Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends City Council require
the Applicant undertake a parking study, consider transportation utilization study using
existing city data and ensure that the number of head -in parking spaces along Fourth
Street shown in the application can realistically be accommodated on -site.
Section 2:
All material representations and commitments made by the Applicant pursuant to the
development proposal approvals as herein awarded, whether in public hearing or
documentation presented before the Planning and Zoning Commission, are hereby
incorporated in such plan development approvals and the same shall be complied with as if
fully set forth herein, unless amended by an authorized entity.
Section 3:
This Resolution shall not affect any existing litigation and shall not operate as an
abatement of any action or proceeding now pending under or by virtue of the ordinances
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repealed or amended as herein provided, and the same shall be conducted and concluded
under such prior ordinances.
Section 4:
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Resolution is for
any reason held invalid or unconstitutional in a court of competent jurisdiction, such
portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and shall not affect
the validity of the remaining portions thereof.
APPROVED BY the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Aspen on this 8th
day of February, 2011.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
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/ rue, Special Councel Stan Gibbs, Chair
ATTEST:
ackie Lothian, Deputy City Clerk
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