HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.apz.008-12 RESOLUTION NO. 8
• (SERIES OF 2012)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF . ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A
SPECIALLY PLANNED AREA (SPA) AMENDMENT, AND AN ESSENTIAL
PUBLIC FACILITY GROWTH MANAGEMENT REVIEW, FOR THE PITKIN
COUNTY LIBRARY TO CONSTRUCT A TWO STORY ADDITION TO THE
EXISTING FACILITY, 120 N. MILL STREET, CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO,
LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 2 AND 3 OF THE RIO GRANDE
SUBDIVISION.
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Parcel IDs 273707306852 and 273707306853
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department received an application
from the Pitkin County Library, represented by Design Workshop, requesting approval of
a Specially Planned Area (SPA) amendment, and an Essential Public Facility Growth
Management Review, to construct a two story addition onto the east facade of the Pitkin
County Library; and,
WHEREAS, the Applicant requests a recommendation by the Planning and
Zoning Commission to the City Council for a Specially Planned Area (SPA)
Amendment, and Essential Public Facility Growth Management Review; and,
WHEREAS, the rh'ro p e is located in the Rio Grande Subdivision and is zoned
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Public (PUB) with an SPA Overlay; and,
WHEREAS, the addition is proposed upon part of Lot 2 of the subdivision and
commonly known as Galena Plaza; and,
WHEREAS, upon initial review of the application and the applicable code
standards, the Community Development Department recommended approval of a
Specially Planned Area(SPA); and,
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WHEREAS, during a duly noticed public hearing on April 3, 2012, the Planning
and Zoning Commission approved Resolution No. 8, Series of 2012, by a six to zero (6—0)
vote, recommending City Council approve an amendment to the Rio Grande SPA and an
Essential Pubic Facilities Growth Management Review for the library expansion; 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,
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• WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission finds that the development
proposal meets or exceeds 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 the Civic Master 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: Approvals
Pursuant to the procedures and standards set forth in Title 26 of the Aspen Municipal
Code, the Planning and Zoning Commission hereby recommends City Council approval
of a Specially Planned Area (SPA) amendment to the Pitkin County Library SPA, and an
Essential Public Facility Growth Management Review.
In consideration of the Applicant's representation that there will be no new employees
generated, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that an employee audit be
required one and three years after a Certificate of Occupancy is issued. If employees are
found to be generated, any employee mitigation shall be subject to the rules and
regulations in effect at the time of the audit.
• Section 2: Design
The proposed addition shall comply with the plan shown at the April 3, 2012 P&Z
meeting, and attached as Exhibit A. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends,
under section 26.440.050 (A)(1), that the scale of the addition is acceptable, but
recommends that the applicant study the perceived mass of the roof to make it appear less
imposing.
Section 3:
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 or City Council, 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 4:
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 5:
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
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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 3rd
day of April, 2012.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: PL• NN I4 AND ZONING
C I ION:
amen R. True,City Attorney LJ °rspamer, air
ATTEST:
r e Lothian,Deputy City Clerk
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EXHIBITS:
Exhibit A: Elevations of proposed addition
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