HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.apz.007-12 RESOLUTION No. 7
(Series of 2012)
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION,
ASPEN,COLORADO,RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL ADOPT CODE
AMENDMNETS RELATED TO AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND USE CODE AND
OFFICIAL ZONE DISTRICT MAP: 26.310,AMENDNENTS TO THE LAND USE
CODE AND OFFICIAL ZONE DISTRICT MAP
WHEREAS, in accordance with Sections 26.208 and 26.310 of the City of
Aspen Land Use Code, the City of Aspen City Council initiated amendments to the
Land Use Code related to the process of amending the Land Use Code and the Official
Zone District Map; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26.310, applications to amend the text of Title
26 of the Municipal Code shall be reviewed and recommended for approval, approval
with conditions, or denial by the Community Development Director and then by the
Planning and Zoning Commission at a public hearing. Final action shall be by City
Council after reviewing and considering these recommendations; and,
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director has recommended approval
of the proposed amendments to the City of Aspen Land Use Code Section 26.310,
Amendments to the Land Use Code and Official Zone District Map; and,
WHEREAS, during a duly noticed public hearing on March 20, 2012, the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that City Council approve amendments
to the text of Section 26.310, Amendments to the Land Use Code and Official Zone District
Map,as described herein, by a six—zero (6-0) vote; and,
WHEREAS, the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission finds that the
amendments meet or exceed all applicable standards pursuant to Chapter 26.310; 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 PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO THAT:
Section 1: Amending the Official Zone District Map
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends City Council approve an amendment
to clarify the process to amend the Official Zone District Map (also known as Rezoning),
including eliminating duplicative review criteria, outlining a process for establishing
initial zoning for annexed properties, and more clearly outlining the purpose, process, and
noticing requirements.
Planning& Zoning Commission Reso #7 of 2012
Amendments to the Official Zone District Map and the Land Use Code
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Section 2: Amending the Land Use Code
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends City Council approve an amendment
to amend the process for amending the Land Use Code as follows:
• Update how a code amendment can be initiated. City Council must "endorse" any
amendment initiated by a private party, the Planning & Zoning Commission, the
Historic Preservation Commission, or the Community Development Director.
• Add a public engagement requirement to the process. The first step of any code
amendment is to get feedback from interested parties, including HPC, P&Z, and
possible outside entities, on the general concept of the amendment. That feedback is
then used by City Council when they determine if a code amendment should be
"endorsed."
• Add an official "endorsement" of the concept. City Council must pass a Resolution
on the concept of the code amendment at a public hearing prior to specific language
being drafted. If a concept is "endorsed," staff would move forward with working on
specific language to implement the concept.
• Specific language is reviewed and approved by City Council by Ordinance.
FINALLY, adopted and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission this 20th day of
March, 2012.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: PLANNI AND ZONING
C01,4 I'. IN:
•James R. True,City Attorney spamer, P& Chairman
ATTEST:
ackie Lothian,Deputy Clerk
Planning& Zoning Commission Reso#7 of 2012
Amendments to the Official Zone District Map and the Land PUge Code