HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.104-12 RESOLUTION N0. 104,
(SERIES OF 2012)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ASPEN CITY COUNCIL REQUESTING
CODE AMENDMENTS TO THE MASTER PLAN PROCESS.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26.310.020(A), the Community Development
Department received direction from City Council to explore code amendments related to
the Master Plan process; and,
WHEREAS,pursuant to Section 26.310.020(B)(1), the Community Development
Department conducted Public Outreach from the Planning and Zoning Commission to
gain feedback on potential code changes to the Master Plan process; and,
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director recommended changes to the
process for initiating, developing, and adopting Master Plans; and,
WHEREAS, City Council has reviewed the proposed code amendment policy
direction, and finds it meets the criteria outlined in Section 26.310.040; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26.310.020(B)(2), during a duly noticed public
hearing on November 12, 2012, the City Council approved Resolution No. 104, Series of
2012, by a four to one (4— 1) vote, requesting code amendments to the Master Plan process;
and,
WHEREAS, this Resolution does not amend the Land Use Code, but provides
direction to staff for amending the Land Use Code; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this Resolution furthers and is necessary
for the promotion of public health, safety, and welfare.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ASPEN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Code Amendment Obiective
The objective of the proposed code amendments is to streamline and clarify the process for
initiating, developing, and adopting all Master Plans in the City of Aspen.
Section 2: Process
City Council provides the following direction regarding the process for Master Plans:
1. City Council initiates a master plan
2. Staff to conduct background/existing conditions research,
3. Staff to conduct public outreach
4. Staff to draft plan based on steps 2 and 3 and present to City Council.
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5. City Council to establish a comment period for city boards, citizens, community
organizations, etc,
6. Public review of the plan through meetings/outreach or hearings.
7. City Council adoption of the plan
In addition, City Council provides direction that Master Plans should be guiding in
nature.
Section 3•
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 resolutions or ordinances
repealed or amended as herein provided, and the same shall be conducted and concluded
under such prior resolutions or ordinances.
Section 4•
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 portion
shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions thereof.
FINALLY, adopted this 12th day of November 2012.
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Michael C. Ireland,Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Kathryn S. Ko , City Clerk ames R True,City Attorney
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