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Janice K. Vos Caudill, Pitkin County, CO
RESOLUTION NO. 08,
SERIES OF 2011
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
APPROVING A RECOMMENDATION THAT CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
WITH CONDITIONS FINAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND
SUBDIVISION FOR ASPEN WALK, COMMONLY DESCRIBED AS 404 PARK
AVENUE AND 414 PARK CIRCLE, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 3 AND 5,
SUNNY PARK SUBDIVISION, CITY OF ASPEN, PITKIN COUNTY,
COLORADO
PARCEL NO. 2737 - 074 -04 -705 and 2737 - 0741 -04 -701
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department received an application
from Aspen Walk, LLC and the Aspen Pitkin County Housing Authority represented by
Stan Clauson of Stan Clauson Associates, Inc., requesting the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommend approval of Growth Management review for the demolition of
free market multi - family units and the demolition of deed restricted affordable housing
units, and Growth Management for the development of affordable housing, Residential
Design Standard variances and a recommendation of approval of Subdivision and Final
PUD to the Aspen City Council to merge the two lots into one lot to be redeveloped with
two detached multi - family structures containing fourteen (14) market rate dwelling units
in one building and seventeen (17) affordable housing units, with a shared below grade
parking area; and,
WHEREAS, the Applicant requests approval by the Planning and Zoning
Commission for Demolition or Redevelopment of Multi- family housing, Affordable
Housing Growth Management Allotments, Residential Design Standard Variances; and,
WHEREAS, the Applicant requests a recommendation by the Planning and
Zoning Commission to the City Council for final Planned Unit Development (PUD) and
Subdivision; and,
WHEREAS, the property is located is zoned Residential Multi- Family (RMF)
with a PUD Overlay; and,
WHEREAS, the Applicant proposes that the PUD's dimensional standards meet
the underlying zone district standards of the Residential Multi- Family (RMF) zone
district with the exception of Maximum Height; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department received referral
comments from the Aspen Consolidated Sanitation District, City Engineering, Building
Department, Parking Department, Transportation Department, Utilities Department, Fire
Protection District, and Parks Department as a result of the Development Review
Committee meeting; and,
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WHEREAS, upon initial review of the application and the applicable code
standards, the Community Development Department recommended the Applicant amend
the proposal to better comply with the requirements of a Planned Unit Development (PUD);
and,
WHEREAS, during a regular meeting on February 15, 2011, the Planning and
Zoning Commission opened a duly noticed public hearing to consider the project and
continued the public hearing to March 15, 2011 and to April 5, 2011 and to April 19,
2011 and again to May 3, 2011; 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; and,
WHEREAS, the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission finds that the
development proposal meets 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,
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: P &Z Conditions
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that Council consider the following
during Final PUD and Subdivision review:
1. Eliminate the rooftop deck to minimize the height of the building and
impacts of the project on the neighborhood.
2. Relocate the subgrade garage ventilation away from the Midland Park
open space.
3. Add private patios for the partially subgrade affordable housing units to
increase livability.
4. Address guest parking for the project that does not include on street
parking spaces and restudy the allocation of parking spaces to provide less
parking to the Free Market Residential units and more parking to the
Affordable Housing units.
5. Landscape plan LA 1.0 is recommended with the condition that the
applicant work with Midland Park Association to ensure proper shielding
between the two properties.
6. Stairwells shall not have windows and shall not emit light.
Section 2: Final PUD Dimensional Standards
The Planning and Zoning Commission hereby recommends City Council approval of
Final Planned Unit Development (PUD) in Table 1:
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Table 1: Recommended dimensional requirements:
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29 spaces for free market residential units;
24 spaces (including 4 stacked) for the
4; t $ - affordable housing units
Section 4: Subdivision to combine Lot 3 and Lot 5 of the Sunny Park Subdivision:
The Planning and Zoning Commiss recommends City Counci approval to merge Lot
3 and Lot 5 of the Sunny Park Subdivision. The newly created lot, Lot 1 of the Aspen
Walk Subdivision, is 32,774 square feet as depicted on the survey.
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Section 5: Engineering
The Applicant's design shall be compliant with all sections of the City of Aspen
Municipal Code, Title 21 and all construction and excavation standards published by the
Engineering Department. The Applicant shall be subject to the Stormwater System
Development Fee. A construction management plan must be submitted in conjunction
with the building permit application. A completed drainage report/plan as outlined in the
Urban Runoff Management Plan shall be submitted and approved prior to building permit
issuance. Failure to meet the standards in Title 21 may result in a physical change to the
project and possible review by City Council and /or Planning and Zoning to amend the
PUD.
Park Avenue /Park Circle Intersection Alignment
The alignment of the Park Ave & Park Circle intersection needs to be consistent with the
Park Avenue Pedestrian Plan, prepared in conjunction with City staff by JR Engineering.
This includes a shift in current roadway alignment as well as the installation of sidewalk
on the eastern side of Park Avenue. If a traffic impact analysis deems a decrease in level
or quality of service the recommended speed table will be installed just south of the
intersection. The applicant agrees to pay their proportionate share of the improvements.
Section 6: Building Permit
Soils disturbance in the 414 site is regulated per the Smuggler Mountain Super Fund site.
Appropriate measures will be required to manage this portion of the work for the
proposed development. The application must meet American National Standards
Institute, specifically regarding accessibility, prior to Council review. The project is
subject to the Building Code in place at the time of building permit submittal. The
project shall be subject to Aspen Municipal Code Chapter 26.575, Miscellaneous
Supplemental Regulations adopted pursuant to City Council Ordinance numbered 27
(Series of 2010) on January 10, 2011. Changes subsequent to issuance of a certificate of
occupancy shall be subject to the Code in place at the time of proposed changes.
Section 7: Fire Mitigation
This project shall meet all of the codes and requirements of the Aspen Fire Protection
District. This includes but is not limited to Fire Department Access (International Fire
Code 2003 Edition Section 503), Turning around of fire apparatus, depending on site
configuration (IFC Section 503.2.5), Approved fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems shall
be provided (IFC as amended Section 903 and 907). Detailed wildfire mitigation plans
for both landscaping and structural standpoints shall be submitted.
Section 8: Sanitation District Requirements
Service is contingent upon compliance with the District's rules, regulations, and
specifications, which are on file at the District office.
Section 9: Exterior Lighting
All exterior lighting shall meet the requirements of the City's Outdoor Lighting Code
pursuant to Land Use Code Section 26.575.150, Outdoor lighting.
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Section 10: Transportation
The application shall be subject to the Transportation Demand Management/Air Quality
impact fees at the time of building permit.
Section 11: Parks
Landscaping in the public right of way will be subject to landscaping in the ROW
requirements, Chapter 21.20. All plantings within the City ROW must be approved by the
City Parks Department prior to installation.
An approved tree removal permit will be required before any demolition, development or
access infrastructure work takes place. Mitigation for removals will be paid cash in lieu
or on site. Parks will approve a final landscape plan during the review of the tree
removal permit based on the landscape estimates. The building permit shall be compliant
with Aspen Municipal Code Section 13.20.
Section 12:
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 13:
This resolution shall not affect any existing litigation and shall not operate as an abatement
of any action or proceeding now pending under or by virtue of the ordinances repealed or
amended as herein provided, and the same shall be conducted and concluded under such
prior ordinances.
Section 14:
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 3` day
of May, 2011.
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Stan Gibbs, Chairman
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ames R. True, Special Counsel
ATTEST:
7 /Li Jackie Lothian, Deputy City Cle k
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