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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.apz.19780718 BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.,DENVER R E C O R D OF P R O C E E D I N G S Regular Meeting Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission July 18, 1978 The Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission held a regular meeting on July 18 , 1978, at 5: 00 PM in the City Council Chambers. Members present were Charles Collins, Olaf Hedstrom, Donald Ensign and Welton Anderson. Also present were Karen Smith, Richard Grice, Jolene Vrchota and Curt Stewart of the Planning Office. Approval of Minutes .Ensign moved to approve the minutes of May 30 and June 20 as amended and the minutes of June 27 as presented, Hedstrom seconded. All in favor, motion approved. Manor House Smith noted that this is a continued public hearing on the Preliminary Plat Manor House Preliminary Plat. She introduced the applica- tion at the last meeting. They are converting nine units to apartments. Two conditions of the conceptual approval were to be addressed by_this _phase: utility and road right of way easement be clarified on the plat and maximum park- ing be provided and appear on the plat. Other conditions included a commitment for one employee unit, 90 day right of first refusal. She noted positive comments from the Aspen Metro Sanitation District, Willard Clapper of Rocky Mountain Natural Gas and George Newell Fire Marshal. Ellis ' concerns were with the utility and road right of way ease- ments. He suggests this a condition of approval. He rec- ommends 6 spaces as the optimum number for parking. He also asks for an updated copy of the title commitment, The Planning Office recommends approval with these conditions. Marty Kahn, representing the applicant, explained the problems with the easements. Smith recommended conditioning approval on review of the submitted letter by Dave Ellis. Collins asked if they could provide more than 6 parking spaces. Kahn noted that they are working with the Alps and may be able to acquire more spaces at the Homeowner' s meet- ing in October. Collins asked how many spaces are required. Kahn noted that this predated the off street parking regula- tion and they are not required to provide any. Based on the number of bedrooms, they would be required to provide 15 spaces. Collins closed the public hearing. Hedstrom moved to recommend approval of the Manor House Preliminary Plat inasmuch as the questions concerning overlapping easements and parking have been resolved to the commission' s satisfaction, and they suggest that the easement corrections be submitted to the City Engineer for his approval and that the parking be worked out to a prac- tical maximum, Ensign seconded. All in favor, motion ap- proved. Hovdesven Grice introduced the application. He noted that this is the PUD Exemption last undeveloped lot in the N/C zone. The N/C zone has a mandatory PUD overlay. He noted a memo from Hal Clark in 1977. The applicant has worked with the Building Inspector and he notes that the building is in compliance. He notes that they are 632 sqft. deficient in the open space require- ment. He is requiring that the plans be changed to comply prior to the issuance of a building permit. Ellis has a problem with the location of an electric transformer in the building. He also notes that if they wish to heat the park- ing area for snowmelt, the drainage does not enter the right-of-way. Lenny Oates, representing the applicant, noted that they will comply with the concerns of the commission. Collins asked if they will have to put an opening in the Durant Mall for the underground parking. Oates said yes, there is plenty of room. Ensign asked if they will hook into the Durant Mall. Oates said yes, they will hook into the second floor. Ensign asked how they will comply with the open space requirement. Hovdesven said they will tighten Regular Meeting Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission July 18 , 1978 the stairwells and work with the Building Inspector. Hedstrom moved that the Planning and Zoning Commission determine that the proposed Hovdesven Durant Original Building on Lots R & S, Block 106, meets the objectives of a Planned Unit Development and compliance with Sec- tion 24-8. 1 is not necessary and therefore grants ex- emption from Planned Unit Development procedures subject to the following conditions: 1) dedication of an ease- ment for the replacement of the electric transformer as may be required by the City of Aspen Electric Department, 2) that a drainage plan for snowmelt approved by the City Engineer be obtained should the paved parking at the rear of the building be heated for snowmelt, 3) that the plans be altered to conform with the open space require- ments of the N/C zone prior to issuance of a building permit, Anderson seconded, All in favor, motion approved. Molny Smith introduced the application. She showed the loca- Stream Margin Review tion on a map. The applicant proposes an addition to the house to the west. This is within 100 feet of the river bank. She noted that the floodplain is not a factor in this application. The Planning Office recom- mends approval. Collins asked if there were any trail easement problems. Smith noted that the applicant has given an easement. Ensign moved to grant Stream Margin Review approval for the Molny project, Hedstrom seconded. All in favor, motion approved. FAR Smith asked that this be tabled. Ochs Grice introduced the application. He noted that the Subdivision City Engineer has no problems. Marc Danielson has no Exemption comments since there will be no tenant displacement. Grice showed a plat of the property. It is on Lot 29 , West Aspen Subdivision. Ensign moved to approve the Ochs Subdivision Exemption inasmuch as it complies with the intents of the regu- lations, subject to 6 month minimum lease, Anderson seconded. All in favor, motion approved, Francis Street Condos. Grice introduced the application, There are two Subdivision Exemption existing single family houses located on two adjacent lots . John Kelly, representing the applicant, noted that they do not meet the legal requirements of a duplex but it can be condominiumized. Grice noted that there will be common land. The engineering department notes a need for a curb, gutter and sidewalk and suggests that approval be conditioned on the agreement of the applicant to en- ter into an improvement agreement for a curb, gutter and sidewalk. Kelly agreed to this. Grice noted that these units were recently sold. They are undergoing major renovation and are presently vacant. The Planning Office recommends approval subject to a 6 month minimum lease and the provisions of ordinance 53, and agreement to an improvement district. Hedstrom moved to recommend exemption of the Francis Street Condominium proposal, Lots A & B, Block 16, from strict application of the subdivision regulations inas- much as the intent and purposes of the regulation have been satisfied and subject to a 6 month minimum lease restrictions, Ordinance 53, and subject to the owners entering into an improvement agreement pertaining to curb, gutter and sidewalks satisfactory to the City BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.,DENVER R E C O R D OF P R O C E E D I N G S Regular Meeting Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission July 18 , 1978 Engineering Department, Ensign seconded. All in favor, motion approved. Ensign moved to adjourn the meeting, Anderson seconded. All in favor, motion approved. Meeting adjourned at 6: 30 PM. S ery ' immen, Deputy City Clerk a