HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.apz.006-12 RESOLUTION No. 6
(Series of 2012)
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION,ASPEN,
COLORADO,RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL ADOPT CODE AMENDMNETS
RELATED TO THE HEIGHT AND FAR IN THE CC AND C-1 ZONE DISTRICTS:
26.710.140,COMMERCIAL CORE (CC)ZONE DISTRICT; 26.710.150,COMMERCIAL
(C-1) ZONE DISTRICT
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 allowed heights and free-market FAR in the CC and C-1 zone districts; 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 Sections 26.710.140, Commercial
Core (CC)Zone District;26.710.150, Commercial (C-1) Zone District; 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 Sections
26.710.140, Commercial Core (CC) Zone District; 26.710.150, Commercial (C-1) Zone District, 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: Maximum Heights
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends City Council approve an amendment to the
Commercial Core (CC) and Commercial (C-1) zone districts to lower heights by four (4) feet to
36—38 feet in the CC zone district and to 32—34 feet in the C-1 zone district.
Section 2: Minimum Floor Heights
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends City Council approve an amendment to the
Commercial Core (CC) and Commercial (C-1) zone districts to incorporate minimum floor to
floor heights for the first floor as follows:
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o CC Zone: First Floor 13 feet to 15 feet
o C-1 Zone: First Floor 11 feet to 13 feet
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends City Council approve an amendment to the
Commercial Core (CC) and Commercial (C-1) zone districts to incorporate minimum floor to
ceiling heights for the upper floors as follows:
o CC Zone: Upper Floors 9 feet
o C-1 Zone: Upper Floors 9 feet
Section 3: Free-Market Residential FAR
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends City Council approve an amendment to the
Commercial Core (CC) and Commercial (C-1) zone districts to reduce the allowed amount of
Free-Market Residential floor area for non-historic properties from .75:1 to .5:1 in both zones,
and only if equal amounts of Affordable Housing is provided on the same parcel. The Planning
and Zoning Commission further recommends City Council maintain a .5:1 allowed Free-Market
Residential floor area for historic properties.
Section 4: Rooftop equipment
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends City Council approve an amendment to the
Commercial Core (CC) and Commercial (C-1) zone districts increasing the required setback for
all roof-top equipment, with the exception of renewable energy systems and railings, to 20 feet
from any street-facing facade.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends City Council approve an amendment to the
Commercial Core (CC) and Commercial (C-1) zone districts requiring that railings on the roof be
limited to the minimum height required by the building code for life-safety, and that they be
setback from any street-facing facade in an amount equal to the height of the rail.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends City Council approve an amendment to the
Commercial Core (CC) and Commercial (C-1) zone districts requiring that renewable energy
systems be setback from any street-facing facade in an amount equal to the height of the device.
FINALLY, adopted and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission this 20th day of March,
2012.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: PLANNING AND ZONING
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Jackie Lothian,Deputy City Clerk
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