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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcoa.lu.sp.Library.A00300 ; it. .-.J:__ CASE NUMBER PARCEL ID # CASE NAME PROJECT ADDRESS PLANNER CASE TYPE OWNER/APPLICANT REPRESENTATIVE DATE OF FINAL ACTION CITY COUNCIL ACTION PZ ACTION ADMIN ACTION BOA ACTION DATE CLOSED BY -, A003-00 2737-073-06853 Pitkin County Library 120 N. Mill St. Chris Bendon Insubstantial SPA Amendment County John Wheeler 3/6/00 Approved 12/19/00 J. Lindt .~ ~ ~ ~ MEMORANDUM TO: Julie Ann Woods, Community Development Director THRU: Joyce Ohlson, Deputy Directo~ Christopher Bendon, Senior PlannertWwl Pitkin County Library Insubstantial SPA Amendment FROM: RE: DATE: February 28, 2000 SUMMARY: The Pitkin County Library recently applied for a SPA amendment for completion of the unfinished mezzanine level and the addition of an elevator. Due to staff s concerns about the elevator being located on the Mill Street entrance, the amendment request was limited to the mezzanine completion and approved with the intention of addressing the elevator as a separate issue. This current request is now addressing the elevator. One issue raised by staff concerned the use of the current elevator, which serves both the library and the parking garage. Due to the need to serve the new mezzanine level, the jointly used elevator poses some security concerns to the library staff. The idea contemplated to address this concern involves the City fully dedicating the elevator to the library for their exclusive use. Discussions about this one elevator concept have been initiated but are somewhat complicated by ownership and the original expenditure between the City and County. The library is interested in this concept and has indicated their willingness to participate in any discussions related to a full dedication, but does want to be assured of a workable "back-up" plan. This request is for that back-up plan. Considering some of the comments by staff concerning the location of the proposed elevator, the applicant has now revised the elevator design to two proposed locations near the East entrance of the building (accessed from the plaza). Both of these locations will serve the mezzanine level and will accommodate future expansion plans for this eastern side of the building. Both of these locations will penetrate the existing roof, as depicted in the attached drawings. Staff believes the visual impact is very minimal and certainly preferred over the Mill Street proposal. Staff recommends the Director approve this elevator amendment, for both options, with no conditions. APPLICANT: Pitkin County Library. LOCATION: 120 North Mill Street. I .~ ~ ZONING: Public Specially Planned Area (PUB-SPA). REVIEW PROCEDURE: Insubstantial amendments to an approved SPA may be approved by the Community Development Director, pursuant to Section 26.440 STAFF COMMENTS: Review criteria and Staff Findings have been included as Exhibit "A." The application has been included as Exhibit "B." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Community Development Director approve this Insubstantial SPA Amendment for the completion of the mezzanine level with no conditions. APPROVAL: I hereby approve this Insubstantial SPA Amendment for both potential elevator locations as proposed for the Pitkin County Library. APPROVED ,.,.'" !tii-\n. 6 2000 date ~A. /tnr- e Ann Woods, Community Development Director vUi,,,.uNITY DEVELOPMENTDlrlEG i uCO CITY OF ASPEN ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit A -- Review Criteria and Staff Findings Exhibit B -- Application and drawings 2 ,,-,. /--. Exhibit A Review Criteria Library SPA 26.440.090 Amendment to an SPA. An insubstantial amendment to an approved development order for a final development plan may be authorized by the Community Development Director. The following shall not be considered an insubstantial amendment: 1. A change in the use or character of the development. Staff Finding: This amendment will not create a change in the use or character of the development. The elevator will allow disabled access to the mezzanine level (approved) and to future levels contemplated on the eastern portion of the current building. 2. An increase by greater than three (3) percent in the overall coverage of structures on the land. Staff Finding: The elevator is proposed internal to the existing footprint of the building and will not cover additional lands. 3. Any amendment that substantially increases trip generation rates of the proposed development, or the demand for public facilities. Staff Finding: The elevator will not effect trip generation rates for this facility. 4. A reduction by greater than three (3) percent of the approved open space. Staff Finding: This request will not effect open space as the elevator is entirely internal to the existing footprint of the building. 5. A reduction by greater than one (1) percent of the off-street parking and loading space. Staff Finding: No changes to the buildings loading and parking scenarios are suggested with this application. 6. A reduction m required pavement widths or rights-of-way for streets and easements. Staff Finding: No changes to roadway are requested or are required. .r-,. ..'-" 7. An increase of greater than two (2) percent in the approved gross leasable floor area of commercial buildings. Staff Finding: In the 1989 GMQS approval, the entire building was exemptedfromGMQS as an essential public facility and no further reviews or mitigation measures were required pursuant to this approval. Furthermore, the elevator does not effect the amount of usable space for the Library 6. An increase by greater than one (1) percent in the approved residential density of the development. Staff Finding: No changes to residential density are requested. 9. Any change which is inconsistent with a condition or representation of the project's original approval or which requires granting of a further variation from the project's approved use or dimensional requirements. StaffFinding: Staff believes this amendment to be entirely consistent with the original approval. The extension of the roof form to accommodate the elevator shaft does not require a variance or any other land use consideration. FEB-14-2000 07:13 WHEELER ARCHITECTURE .A ~, i! I I; P.04 ~X. 1b iI!!! , I .~ ;"7"C'<-.~GE: :, ~ : !!: ' ~-- - - ~~-===---=" r -- , - - '\ t - - - "=-=~"',,:,:::,=,,",K=..... ,. . 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I I I ~ :. '.l ~ , I' I \I" , \' FEB-22-2000 12:05 WHEELER ARCHITECTURE tif. ~L~ GI! ~~ '1 ;.-., <," :1 ~:. . ill ~~ .. ~.l [->; 1@'1---. I I' \ '..' ' ~"--. --.:...- , !".. '., ' . , , . . , tIl . . ' , I "'''11 ~ ~" ';C \\ ~.~ ~. \~ ~ \~ - .\ 11 " \ -.. ~:' "'I~ , 'G)-. '--, P.02 ~:r. UI r' I tM I ~.:1 t III L :t ~ \:.1 ><t J ~. II} ~ ::.:i. I ''1 , I' t ';_ I it : ~ I. '\\\ I I',. 1 .' ,.., , ' I )-. I \... . ':l \ .~ :.z: , ;;: I \: . .. -:-::-::--::;"... t 'SL , 0-..--.-- .! TOTAL P.02 f"""', ,,,.-,,, THE PITKIN COUNTY LIBRARY r January 11,2000 ,0", . '(,(") , ",'" .~,,;""~;~? 0_ 'Y v Ii"> VA_ :JH ') 'l<1;04,'1~..o 0 .;c'4fl v~/{:';y/ ~ .'"\ I~f v.$'I;/)~ vo$("'tr 0"" ;:...... '<''1tr City of Aspen Planning Departrl}ent 130 S. Galena Street . Aspen, Colorado 81611 , . Attn:, Chris Bendon Dear Chris: As owners of the Pitkin County Library located at 120 N. Mill Street, we are aware of the o Step, Insubstantial SPA Amendment before the Planning Department and have no objections to it.' We authorize the followin"'g to represent our interest in the application. . John Wheeler Wheeler Architecture and Planning , 48 Katydid Lane' Snowmass, CO 81654 . Kathleen Chandler County Librarian ' On behalf of the Library Board . 120 North Mill Street. Aspen, Colorado 81611 . 970-925-4025 -.. I ~, ~ Pitkin County John Worcester, Esq. City Attorney City of Aspen 130 South Galena Street Aspen, CO 81611 "".......0.0: ' !l:..-r:'"",":. "'."If;@;?j;"'" ~~-' - ---~ __ . ...>0' .~ .~ ......' -';"'" / '9".. HAft _. ~I CIty.... e _--..- ~..J iff \", .,', ~f~~~,. 4~1~ ."~,,,,,. 'iflt,,":17 ~.!Y~~",,~_/ March 6, 2000 Re: Youth Center Parcel Subdivision Application Dear John: Please allow this letter to serve as Pitkin County's consent to the City of Aspen's application for subdivision of Pitkin County Center Subdivision to create seveTIiI news lots including a Lot 2 for the Youth Center building, a Lot 3 for the stairwell to the parking garage and a Lot 4 for the brick walkway around the Galena Street Circle. I have been provided a copy of a survey from Louis Buettner, undated, entitled First Amended Plat of Pitkin County Center Subdivision, Drawing No. 2- 106. There appear to be lot lines included on this Plat but no separate legal descriptions. The County's consent to the subdivision application is based on lots lines substantially as indicated on this undated drawing. While we have discussed the conveyance of the lot to be created under the Youth Center building to the City of Aspen, a review of our files indicates that are a number of outstanding issues that need to be resolved before the actual conveyance. First, it appears that the City never conveyed Lot 5 of the Rio Grande Subdivision to the County. 1n addition, there are outstanding issues relating to the library and elevator maintenance which must be resolved. In any event, this letter should permit the subdivision application to move forward. Please provide this office with copies of the subdivision application and all staff memos and other documentation addressing this application. Sincerely, ~0MrN Ktmcl s:ne Konch~ - County Manager /vvn cc: Deborah Quinn, Esq. Administration 530 E. Main, Suite 301 Aspen, CO 81611 (970) 920-5200 .a:\ PRlNTEDON FAX 920-5198 \:I RECYCLED PAPER County Commissioners Suite 301 530 E. Main Street Aspen. CO 81611 (970) 920-5150 c:\home\vickiv\debbie\misc.cor\worcesterltr03.doc County Attorney Finance and Use Tax Suite 302 530 E. Main, Suite 201 530 E. Main Street Aspen. CO 81611 Aspen. CO 81611 (970) 920-5220 (970) 920-5190 FAX 920-5230 ~ r-, CJz1.t57"fg MEMORANDUM TO: Julie Ann Woods, Community Development Directo THRU: Joyce Ohlson, Deputy Director Christopher Bendon, Senior Planner ~ Pitkin County Library Insubstantial SPA Amendment FROM: RE: DATE: February 4, 2000 SUMMARY: The Pitkin County Library was constructed in 1990 with an unfinished mezzanine level. Due to funding issues at this time, this space was constructed but never completed with the intent of finishing the space as the budget and demand warranted. The necessary structure, access, and utilities were essentially "stubbed-in" to simplify the eventual remodel. The Specially Planned Area (SPA) land use review that resulted in the Library approval considered this mezzanine level. The file drawings describe the space as "future mezzanine level" and demonstrate a configuration for book stacks and the access for the floor. The recorded SPA plans also describe this area as a future phase. The approvals included a growth management review and approval of the building as an essential public facility. Conditions of the GMQS approval addressed concerns related to sidewalk and streetscape design, snowmelt, bus passes for employees, and parking for patrons. None of the conditions required an additional review for completion of the mezzanine level or any further impact mitigation. This application was originally received with a request to add a second elevator to the exterior of the building adjacent to the front entrance. While this improvement may technically be approved as an insubstantial amendment, staff expressed some concerns related to the high visibility of this public building and the desire for additional public input not available under the insubstantial review. The applicant has therefore minimized the insubstantial amendment request to the mezzanine level only with the intention of processing the elevator as a separate request. Staff has reviewed this proposed amendment and recommends administrative approval by the Director, with no conditions. APPLICANT: Pitkin County Library. LOCATION: 120 North Mill Street. 1 ,- , ,/,.....,'\ ZONING: Public Specially Planned Area (PUB-SPA). REVIEW PROCEDURE: Insubstantial amendments to an approved SPA may be approved by the Community Development Director, pursuant to Section 26.440 STAFF COMMENTS: Review criteria and Staff Findings have been included as Exhibit "A." The application has been included as Exhibit "B." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Community Development Director approve this Insubstantial SPA Amendment for the completion of the mezzanine level with no conditions. APPROVAL: I hereby approve this Insubstantial SPA Amendment for the completion of the Pitkin County Library mezzanine level. C), date.r#I../OIf Ann Woods, Community Development Director ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit A -- Review Criteria and Staff Findings Exhibit B -- Application N~\) ~O ~<< ~ ~<:c::,~ rb"\\)"0 \. ,,~ ,,0. ,," <;;'V"V <.) ,z.\-' s'<.y,~ ",\;I '0'" ~~\' rj;.' ~0'*~ N3dS\I:JOAm HOI~3Hla lN3WdO"1/\30 AJJNnWWw 0002 2' "[ 83.:1 03^08ddV 2 ~ r-, Exhibit A Review Criteria Library SPA 26.440.090 Amendment to an SPA. An insubstantial amendment to an approved development order for a final development plan may be authorized by the Community Development Director. The following shall not be considered an insubstantial amendment: 1. A change in the use or character of the development. Staff Finding: This amendment will not create a change in the use or character of the development. The mezzauine level was clearly considered during the original review. 2. An increase by greater than three (3) percent in the overall coverage of structures on the land. Staff Finding: The mezzanine level is already developed and no additional land will be covered by the completion ofthis space as library space. 3. Any amendment that substantially increases trip generation rates of the proposed development, or the demand for public facilities. Staff Finding: Because the mezzauine level was included in the original review, the impacts associated with transportation and public facilities were included in this original approval. The applicant has accomplished the conditions of approval from the 1989 GMQS approval. 4. A reduction by greater than three (3) percent ofthe approved open space. Staff Finding: This request will not effect open space as the improvement suggested are all internal to the existing building. 5. A reduction by greater than one (1) percent of the off-street parking and loading space. Staff Finding: No changes to the buildings loading and parking scenarios are suggested with this application. The mezzanine level will be serviced in the same manner as the existing library space. 6. A reduction in required pavement widths or rights-of-way for streets and easements. Staff Finding: No changes to roadway are requested or are required with the improvements. !"""'"' r-, 7. An increase of greater than two (2) percent in the approved gross leasable floor area of commercial buildings. ' Staff Finding: The mezzanine level was considered during the 1989 GMQS review as a future phase. The entire building was exempted from GMQS as an essential public facility and no further reviews or mitigation measures were required pursuant to this approval. 6. An increase by greater than one (1) percent in the approved residential density of the development. Staff Finding: No changes to residential density are requested. 9. Any change which is inconsistent with a condition or representation of the project's original approval or which requires granting of a further variation from the project's approved use or dimensional requirements. Staff Finding: Staff believes this amendment to be entirely consistent with the original approval and does not believe the completion of the mezzanine level differs in any way from the original approval. r-, ------.----- " I " j "" , "- .------------. i \ I , " ,~ ' " t 1 I .. . . . II .,r: / ~ /0 , 'it. , /...' t-- --_.:..~ '->>-' ~ ."" ,.-_:~_~.______..__~ 'j': _~_,w . .. ----~) --.+ I I I I I' I I I I I I 1 )!_________Il..J... / / i / / ,"":, " "- " / , ' " " '. ------------ ------ I I I I I I --I I I I. I a"-- - '1 \', t " \.', \ I ' I : ---I \ 1 r- ~--=--=-.-!!l.;: f. " ,.,' , I I,' -' r '.. ' I I .! 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This space was included in the original SPA for the project and scheduled for completion at a later date. , ' , ' n addition the Library is adding a new elevator. The existing elevator is tied in with the parking structure and does not allow for secure library use. The new elevator is adjacent to the main entry and the finish material will match the existing brick and masonry pre-cast finish. . Thank you for your consideration of this~nd expansion. ,Id Ofr~~, ~~. ~ tv .litltlf t\IL fJv;.VArrr et~ Ut. ~V ~1 John Wheeler AlA 48KATYO\D LANE SNOWMASS;COLORAOO 81654 PHONE~ 9709279765 FAX: ',.970'927:0778 <',...., ,.,.; ~." : .;,,' ....:.!-':., ..';..'.<,', ,",,-./<, , .c.';' ".,-'-:'~ ;, ~-;' , ."....,..., ':-",'/.',,:' ~ ~ 11> V /-s , ::~ \C .,.~ ... ... ~-:. ~ v liJ '- (.$ ,< G/ / Maroon Creek Rd HIgh Scnool 13 To Maroon Lake i' ~ Aspen West It ~r:k~~-=-'- ~-rz"t'1 A ~ . t.l i P'rr - -'-'.. 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