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February 28, 1977
City of Aspen
Board of Adjustment
130 South Galena Street
Aspen, Colorado 81611
Dear Board Members:
I am writing to you on behalf of the City of Aspen Electric Utility
and Stogie Madalone, the Director of the City Electric Department
and seek your grant of variance from the use restrictions in the
P-Park zoning district.
As you ~ay know, the electric department would like to construct
a building in the general area of Cemetery Lane and Highway 82 for
the purpose of enclosing switching gear and accessory electrical
equipment. The attached plans indicate the proposed philosophy
which includes extensive berming, landscaping and wood exterior
with the intention of providing a structure that will be compatible
with the surrounding predominantly residential area.
Specifically the building will consist of some 1,140 square feet of
which some--I34. S- square feet are proposed for office space .-'Ihe.__-
balance of the building space will be devoted to switching gear and
storage.
Section 24-2.7 of the Municipal Code (zoning) already provides a
broad exemption for utilities and reads as follows:
"(a) Essential services shall be permitted as authorized by
law, it being the intention of this section to exempt such
essential services from the appllcation of this zoning code.
.(b) For purposes of this section, "essential services" is
defined to include the erection, alteration or maintenan~e by
public utilities or municipal departments of underground,
surface or overhead gas, electrical, steam, fuel or water
transmission or distribution systems including towers,
poles, wires, maics, drains, sewers, pipes, conduits, cables,
fire alarm and, police call boxes, traffic signals, hydrants
and similar equipment in connection herewith.
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Letter
Board of Adjustment
February 28, 1977
Page Two
(c) Excluded from the exemption granted by this section
are the maintenance and business facilities.necessary to
supply such services, which facilities shall be restricted to
their appropriate zone district. (Ord. No. 11-1975 Ill)"
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This section does not provide for the exemption of "office space" or] I ~J..
the enclosure of the facilities described in part (b) above. This 't;1;l-<w
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request seeks a variance to cover the office use and the right to .~.,I ':
enclose the gear. " '" (t'
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In the absence of this variance, the switching gear could be con-
structed on the site with the effect of housing a much less aesthetic
design solution and would involve l) visible overhead wires, 2) visible
outside storage and 3) a substantially higher maintenance cost for
the new equipment.
From a planning standpoint, the building approach offers a much
better solution for the area than the typical exposed sub-station
package (e.g. cyclone fence, gravel, etc.).
The office space would be for Stogie Madalone and would not be _ ~ t1
specifically for business affairs (Le. billing, etc.). This space ~L-
would also offeL,ll<iy.anti\g".s in t<>l'IIls"~f1)veraH'-'security for the area. ~
W:-believe that authority exists for the granting of this variance ~~.
under part (D) Section 2-22 of the Municipal Code. Sub-parts 1., 2.,
and 4. of this section are particularly appropriate to this action ~__~
and are as follows: ~
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"(1) That the special conditions and circumstances do not ~
result from the actions of the applicant. ~.)~~
(2) That special or extraordinary circumstances apply to the ~-;-- 1;1
subject property that do not apply similarly to other p-operties . ~
in the same vicinity and zone.
(4) That the granting of the variance will not adversely ~) At,./!.. _:..
affect the general purpose of the comprehensive general plan. ~~
(Code 1962, S 11-1-12; Ordin. No. 21-167, ~ 1; Ord; No. 35-1974, .. .
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Attached please find a copy of the list of property owners residing
within 300 feet of the subject proposal. These parties will have
',been notified in conformance with Section 2-22 of the Code.
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Letter
Board of Ajustment
February 28, 1977
Page Three
By copy of this letter, I am requesting the 'comments of Dave Ellis
regarding site design aud access, and any other matters of interest
to City Engineering.
Mr. Madalone and I will be present at your meeting to discuss this
item in more detail and answer any questions which might arise.
Thanking you in advance for your consideration,
Sincerely,
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William G. Kane
Planning Director
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Mick Mahoney
Dave Ellis
Art Mander
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ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS - ELECTRIC SWITCHING SUBSTATION
Opal Marolt - Across Highway 82, Section 12, Township lOS, Range 85W of
6th principal meridian.
Box 423
Aspen, Colorado 81611
Montgomery H.W. Ritchie - S~ unlotted, Castle Creek Subdivision
Paloduro Route
Clarendon, Texas 79226
Paula M. MosIe & Sara Meredith - N~ unlotted, Castle Creek Subdivision
Rt. 1, Box 454
Anocartes, Washington 98221
Martha H. Grewal - Lots 2 - Castle Creek Subdivision
Box 3181
Aspen"Colorado 81611
Holy Cross -
Mr. Edward L. Grange, General Manager
Box 250
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601
City of Aspen
130 South Galena
Aspen, Colorado 81611
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MEMORANDUM
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Stogie Madalone
FROM:
Bill Kane
RE:
Meeting Before the Board of Adjustment
!!.ATE:
February 1, 1977
After tdlting to Art Mandercthill .afternoon, _dec:W,ea: to appear
before the Board of Adjustllel1t without an attorney. I have agreed
to Jl8ke the application and presentation to the Board. Ve are
scheduled to allllear on the February 24 _ting. If maj or legal
questions arise, perhap. than we should conaider the employment
of legal help; however, this is quite doubtful. Art Daily could
not do this for fear of being placed in a conflict position since
he is already the City Attorneyl:a
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APPEAr TO BOARD OF ZON I NG ADJUSTMENT
CITY OF ASPEN
DATE 2-28-77
CASE NO.
APPELLANT City of Aspen
ADDRESS 130 So. Galena
OWNER
same as above
PHONE
ADDRESS
925-2020
LOCATION OF PROPERTY
Cemetery Lane and Highway 82
(Street & Number of Subdivision Blk. & [ot No.)
Building Permit Application and prints or any other pertinent
datfr must accompany this application, and will be made part of
CASE NO.
77- ;L
THE BOARD WILL RETURN THIS APPLICATION IF IT DOES NOT CONTAIN
ALL THE FACTS IN QUESTION.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED EXCEPTION SHOHING JUSTIFICATImIS:
See attached letter from Bill Kane, representing the City.
Will you be represented by counsel
? Yes No x ~
SIGNED, i!J:it.tU,,/. ~_
Appell ant '1--_
PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE
TO FORWARD THIS APPLICATION TO THE
FOR NOT GRANTING:
REQUIRING THE BUILDING INSPECTOR
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND REASON
APPLICATION IS MADE FOR A VARIANCE TO PERMIT ,THE CONSTRUCTION
OF A BUILDING TO ENCLOSE SWITCHING GEAR, ACCESSORY ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT AND OFFICE SPACE FOR THE ASPEN ELECTRIC UTILITY.
The proposed building is in the P-park Zoning District which
does not permit office use or enclosure of essential service
of a public utility or municipal department.
Sec. 24-3.2 Permitted and Conditonal Uses. P-Park District
Sec. 24-2.7 General Exemption for Utilities
PERMIT REJECTED, DATE
APPLICATION FILED :J...- ;(E-77
MAILED 3-1-77
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DECISION ~~ DATE
DATE IF HEARING /Yt~:;..4 JCf77-
SECRETARY ~1' !f~/
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Case No. 77-2
BEFORE THE CITY OF ASPEN BOARD OF ADJUSTME1'T
TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS AFFECTED BY THE REQUESTED ZONING OR USE VARIANCE
DESCRIBED BELOW:
Pursuant to the Official Code of Aspen of June 25, 1962, as amended, a
public hearing will be held in the Council Room, City Hall, Aspen, Colo-
rado, (or at such other place as the meeting may be then adjourned) to
consider an application filed with the said Board of Adjustment requesting
authority for variance f,-om the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, Chspter
24, Official Code of Aspen. All persons affected by the proposed v~rianc~
are invited to appear and state their views, protests or objections. If
you cannot appear personally at such meeting, then you are urged to state.
yoU" views by letter, particularly if you have objection to such variance,
as the Board of Adjustment will give serious consideration to the opinions
of surrounding property ovmers and others affected in deciding whether to
grant or deny the request for variance.
The particulars of the hearing and of the requested variance are as follows:
Date an? Time of Meetin&:
Date:
Time:
March 24, 1977
4:00 PM MST
Name and address 9f Applicant for Variance:
Name:
Address:
City of Aspen
130 S. Galena, Aspen, CO 81611
Location or d}E~crip_J:.ion of proE.:::..':!X.:..
Location: Cemetery Lane and Highway 82
Description:
Variance Requested: Applic<;,tion is mac:Ie ~or a variance to .perl;tit the con-
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cessory electrical equipment and office space ,for the Aspen Electric
Utility. The proposed building is in the p-park Zoning District which
does not permit office use or enclosure of essential service of a pub-
lic utility or municipal department. Section 24-3.2, Section 24-2.7.
Duration of Variance: (Please crOBB out one)
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ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS - ELECTRIC SWITCHING SUBSTATION
Opal Marolt - Across Highway 82, Section 12, Township lOS, Range 85W of
6th principal meridian.
Box 423
Aspen, Colorado 81611
Montgomery H.W. Ritchie - S~ unlotted, Castle Creek Subdivision
Paloduro Route
Clarendon, Texas 79226
Paula M. Mosle & Sara Meredith - N~ unlotted, Castle Creek Subdivision
Rt. l, Box 454
Anocartes, Washington 98221
Martha H. Grewal - Lots 2 - Castle Creek Subdivision
Box 3181
Aspen,.Colorado 81611
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Mr. Edward L. Grange, General Manager
Box 250
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601
City of Aspen
130 South Galena
Aspen, Colorado 8161l
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NOTICr: OF PUBLlCllEARING
Case No. 77-2
BEFORE THE CITY OF ASPEN BOARD OF ADJUSTHENT
TO ALL PROPERTY miNERS AFFECTED BY THE REQUESTED ZONIl-':G OR USE VARIANCE
DESCRIBED BELO\-J:
Pursuant to the Official Code of Aspen of June 25, 1962, as amended, a
public hearing '\-Jill be held in the Council Room, City Hall, Aspen, Colo-
r[!do:; (0): at such other place ns the meeting may be then adjo-..J.rncd) to
consider nn application filed with the s<lid Board of Adjustment requeE:ting
authority for variance L~om the provisions of tbe Zoning Ordinance,Ch&pter
24, Official Code of Aspen. All persons affected by the proposed variance
are ipvitcd to appear and stnte their views, protests or objections. If
you Cl1nnot appear personally at such m"eting, then you are urged to state.
you: vie\'is by letter, particulnrly if you have obj ec tion to such variance,
I1S t]w Hoard of Adjustmcmt will give serious consideration to the opinions
of surround in" property o,mers and others affected in deciding ,,,hether to
grant or deny the request for variance.
The particulars of the hearing and of the requested variance are as follNIf>:
Date and Time of Meetinry:
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March 24, 1977
4:00'PM MST
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City of Aspen
130 S. Galena, Aspen, CO 81611
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Cemetery Lane and Highway 82
V~ripl~p rr~0~0stPd:Application is made for a variance to.per~it the con-
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cessory electrical equipment and office space .for the Aspen Electric
Utility. The proposed building is in the P-Park Zoning District which
does not permit office use or enclosure of essential service of a pUb-
lic utility or municipal department. Section 24-3.2, Section 24-2.7.
DurZttfon of Vl1riance: (Please CLOSS out one)
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February 28, 1977
City of Aspen
Board of Adjustment
130 South Galena Street
Aspen, Colorado 81611
Dear Board Members:
I am writing to you on behalf of the City of Aspen Electric Utility
and Stogie Madalone, the Director of the City Electric Department
and seek your grant of variance from the uSe restrictions in the
P-Park zoning district.
As you may know, the electric department would like to construct
a building in the general area of Cemetery Lane and Highway 82 for
the purpose of enclosing switching gear and accessory electrical
equipment. The attached plans indicate the proposed philosophy
which includes extensive berming, landscaping and wood exterior
with the intention of providing a structure that will be compatible
with the surrounding predominantly residential area.
Specifically the building will consist of some l,140 square feet of
which some 134.5 square feet are proposed for office space. The
balance of the building space will be devoted to switching gear and
storage.
Section 24-2.7 of the Municipal Code (zoning) already provides a
broad exemption for utilities and reads as follows:
"(a) Essential services shall be permitted as authorized by
law, it being the intention of this section to exempt such
essential services from the application of this zoning code.
(b) For purposes of this section, "essential services" is
defined to include the erection, alteration or maintenance by
public utilities or municipal departments of underground,
surface or overhead gas, electrical, steam, fuel or water
transmission or distribution systems including towers,
poles, wires, mains, drains, sewers, pipes, conduits, cables,
fire alarm and police call boxes, traffic signals, hydrants
and similar equipment in connection herewith.
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(c) Excluded from the exemption granted by this section
are the maintenance and business facilities necessary to
supply such services, which facilities shall be restricted to
their appropriate zone district. (Ord. No. 11-l975 II 1)"
This section does not provide for the exemption of "office space" or
the enclosure of the facilities described in part (b) above. This
request seeks a variance to cover the office USe and the right to
enclose the gear.
In the absence of this variance, the switching gear could be con-
structed on the site with the effect of housing a much less aesthetic
design solution and would involve 1) visible overhead wires, 2) visible
outside storage and 3) a substantially higher maintenance cost for
the new equipment.
From a planning standpoint, the building approach offers a much
better solution for the area than the typical exposed sub-station
package (e.g. cyclone fence, gravel, etc.).
The office space would be for Stogie Madalone and would not be
specifically for business affairs (i.e. billing, etc.). This space
would also offer advantages in terms of overall security for the area.
We believe that authority exists for the granting of this variance
under part (D) Section 2-22 of the Municipal Code. Sub-parts 1., 2.,
and 4. of this section are particularly appropriate to this action
and are as follows:
"(l) That the special conditions and circumstances do not
result from the actions of the applicant.
(2) That special or extraordinary circumstances apply to the
subject property that do not apply similarly to other properties
in the same vicinity and zone.
(4) That the granting of the variance will not adversely
affect the general purpose of the comprehensive general plan.
(Code 1962, ~ 11-1-12; Ordin. No. 21-167, ~ 1; Ord; No. 35-l974,
llll l,2)"
Attached please find a copy of the list of property owners residing
within 300 feet of the subject proposal. These parties will have
been notified in conformance with Section 2-22 of the Code.
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Board of Ajustment
February 28, 1977
Page Three
By copy of this letter, I am requesting the comments of Dave Ellis
regarding site design and access, and any other matters of interest
to City Engineering.
Mr. Madalone and I will be present at your meeting to discuss this
item in more detail and answer any questions which might arise.
Thanking you in advance for your consideration,
Sincerely,
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William G. Kane
Planning Director
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cc: Stogie Madalone
Mick Mahoney
Dave Ellis
Art Mander