HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.005-12 RESOLUTION NO. 5
(SERIES OF 2012)
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISHING THE "CARRY- FORWARD"
GROWTH MANAGEMENT ALLOTMENT FOR 2012.
WHEREAS, pursuant to City of Aspen Land Use Code Sections 26.470.030.D and 26.470.040F, the
City Council shall review, during a public hearing, the prior year's growth summary, consider a
recommendation from the Community Development Director, consider comments from the general public and
shall, via adoption of a resolution, establish the number of unused and unclaimed allotments to be carried
forward and added to the annual allotment; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to said sections and considering the following criteria, the Community
Development Director has provided a recommendation to carry - forward none of the unused growth
management allotments from 2011:
1. The goals and objectives of the Aspen Area Community Plan.
2. The community's growth rate over the preceding five -year period.
3. The ability of the community to absorb the growth that could result from a proposed development utilizing
accumulated allotments, including issues of scale, infrastructure capacity, construction impacts and community
character.
4. The expected impact from approved developments that have obtained allotments, but that have not yet been built;
and,
WHEREAS, during a duly noticed public hearing on January 9, 2012 the City Council considered the
recommendation by the Community Development Director, comments from the general public at a public
hearing, and the above criteria and approved Resolution No. 5, Series of 2012, by a five to zero (5 — 0) vote; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the decision to carry forward none of the unused growth
allotments from 2012 meets or exceeds all applicable standards and is consistent with the goals and elements of the
Aspen Area Community Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council 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 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN,
COLORADO: That the City Council carries forward none of the unused growth management allotments from
2011 to be available in 2012.
RESOLVED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED FINALLY this 9` day of January, 2012.
Approved as to form: Approved as to content:
rewtrney Michaeld, Mayor
Attest:
Kathryn S. och, City Clerk
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