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,APPEAL TO BOARD OF ZONmC ADJllSTt'IENT
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CITY OF ASPEN
CGSC No. 7)-3<(
Date October 31, 1973
Appellant JOSEPH E. KRABACHER
Address Box 2435
Aspen, Coler ado
81611
Owner
JERRY POWELL
Address Box 1177
Dumas, Texas
Location of Property Blue Spruce Lodge, 303 E. Durant, Aspen
(Street & Number 'of Subdivision Blle. & Lot No.J-
Building Permit Application and prints or any other pertinent data
must accompany this application, and will be made a part of
CASE NO.
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The Board will return this application if it does not contain all
the facts in question.
Description of proposed exception showing justifications:
1. See Separate Statement of 3ustification attached.
2. This Appeal is filed by Applicant for determination by the
Board of Zoning Adjustment only if a similar appeal is finally
rejected by the Board of Appeals and Examiners on juris~ictional
grounds. A setting for hearing will be requested in writing at
a later date.
3. Relevant documents are (i) on file with the Builrnng
and (ii) included with the Appeal directed to the Board
and Examiners. Copies are noc availa to Appellan .
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Provisions of the Zoning Ordinance requiring the Building Inspector
to forward this application to the Board of Adjustment and reason
for not granting permit: APPLICATION IS MADE FOR A BUILDING PERMIT TO BUILD
TWO MULTILI-FAMILY DWELLINGS. 1) The proposed dwellings have densities in
excess of permitted density requirements. Sec. 24-2(f) Defination Dwelling
Unit & Sec. 24-6 Min Lot Area.
2) The proposed dwellings do not have the re-
quired off-street parking spaces and the spaces provided are not accesable from
a street or alley. Sec. 24-9(f) ,
3) One of the proposed dwellings appears by the
plans presented to be over the required max. height limit of 28 feet.
4) One of the dwellings has a side yard of five
feet where 6'-8" is required Sec. 24-9(d-3) Corner lots.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Case No. 73-34
BEFORE THE CITY OF ASPEN BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
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 from the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter
24, Official Code of Aspen. All persons affected by the proposed variance
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..
yorrviews 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 owners 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 and Time of Meeting:
Date:
Time:
December 13, 1973
3:00 p.m.
Name and address of Applicant for Variance:
Name:
Address:
Blue Spruce
Box 1177
Location or description of property:
Location: 303 East Durant
Description: Aspen, Colorado
Variance Requested:
See attached.
Duration of Variance: (Please cross out one)
i~reRg~~~y Permanent
THE CITY OF ASPEN BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
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SEPARATE STATEMENT OF JUSTIFICATION
Applicant appeals to the Board of Adjustment to reverse the
following decisions of the Building Inspector:
A. Those contained in his letter of October 2, 1973,
"denying" the Application for a Building Permit
because:
1. The Plans show densities greater than allowed
by the Zoning Code.
2. The plans show insufficient accessible off-street
parking.
B. Those orally transmitted wherein he refused to consider
amended plans filed with his office.
C. Those orally transmitted requiring submittal of all
amended plans under the provisions of Ordinance 19
(Series of 1973) of the City of Aspen.
As justification for such Appeal, Applicant states:
1. The Building Inspector has arbitrarily and unreasonably
counted rooms in unlimited residential suites as "limited"
residential units, contrary to the clear showing on the
plans that such are unlimited units.
2. The Building Inspector has arbitrarily determined
insufficiency of off-street parking due to density calcula-
tions referred to above.
3. Any requirement for off-street parking is contrary to
law under authority of Stroud v. The City of Aspen, District
Court for Pitkin County, C1vl1 Act10n No. 4~~~.
4. The Building Department has no 'authority to "deny" a
Permit under Section 302 of the Uniform Building Code, and
is required thereunder to accept all Amendments thereto
for evaluation in accordance with the Building Code.
5. The Application for a Permit and plans were filed prior
to the effective date of Ordinance 19. According to Section
2, Paragraph II of said Ordinance, such Application for a
Permit does not fall within the scope of the Ordinance.
The Building Inspector is not empowered under the Uniform
Building Code to consider Amendments to a previous filing
as a new filing. The Building Inspector accepted the
Application and processed the plans and specifications
filed. The applicant paid his application fee of approxi-
mately $1,600.00, and is entitled to have the application
duly and regularly processed 0
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Mr. Jen:y Pov;ell
PO Box 1177
Dumas, Texas 79029
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PlclD Check:
Add:.:ess:
Bldg. No.1
Fire'-'Zone 1~0. 2
Use Zone C-l
No. Dwelling units
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Use Zone AR-l
No. Dwelling Units-27 limitcec
9 unlimited
16,037 sq.ft.
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H Occupancy
Type V 1 hour
Occupant Load
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8 unlimited
15,159 sq.ft.
Construction
- 75 pen;ons
Floor Area -
3 Stories
H & F-l Occupancy
Type V 1 hour Construction
Occupant Load - 80 persons
Dear Mr. Powell:
Plans and specifications for the proposed Blue Spruce Lodge have
been reviewed for conformance with the City of Aspen Zoning Or-
dinance and 1970 Edition of the Uniform Building Code. 'rhe
Building Department comments are as follows.
Zoning Ordinance Comments:
3.) Your application for a building penlit was for 18 unlimited
units in the two proposed buildings, hay/ever: the buildings
are designed such that various lodge rooms can be occupied
by families or guests independent of other families or guests.
Sec. 24-2(f) defines Dwelling Unit as: "Two or more roans,
in addition to kitchen or iJath facilities in a buildjng in-
tended or designed for occupancy by a family or guests
independent of other families or guests.
1 - Limited - one room, indivisible, except for included
kitchen or bath facilities.
2 - Unlimited - Two or more rooms.. in addition to kitchen
or bath facilities."
The Building Dcpartment,l s Dwelling Unit apprasial is E;tated
above except Bl:ilding ji 1 could have possibly an additional
three limited units.
2Y,For Building No.1 a lot area of 16,500 square feet would
be requircd and therc is only 12,062 square feet of actual
lot area. (750 sq.ft. per limited dwelling unit and 1500
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Building Code Nonstructural Co~nents:
1) A 3 hours fire-resistive occupancy separation in conformance I;'
11ith Table No. 5-B and Section 503 is required between the
parking garage and apartm~nts and 1 hour between boilder room
and apartments.
2) Horizontal occupancy separations should be supported with a IS
structural system having equivalent f ire-resistive protection. , 0 L
Section 503 (d) .
3) Building paper should be applied to exterior walls as specified )t~p':,LPP
in Section 1707(a). ,
4) Shower stall walls should be finished with a hard, nonabsorbent'yo~'
surface to a height of 6 feet. Section 17ll(b).
5) Doors and panels of shower and bathtub enclosure should comply 'I I,. '5 t.
with Section l711(c) to (e). " 'c.
6) Exhaust ventilation at or near floor le~el is required by
Section 1105.
7) The following rooms should have window areas as specified in
Section l305(a), on-half of which is openable:
Bedroom # 2 l'lCstwing 1st. floor Eastwing-' Bedroom # 3
Kitchen westwing 1st. floor 1st. floor
Bedrooms 1 and 3 & living w<2stwing 2nd. floor
EI'lployee rooms basement vlestv;ing
8) Mechanical vent,ilating system in bathrooms should provide a
five-minute air change directly to the outside. Section 1305(a) ,"
9) Habitable rooms in cellars are not allowed. See "habitable ',.
room" definition in Section 409. 'fhe intent is to probibit such
rooms to be formed with retaining walls. Basement Plan Bldg. jll.
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For Building # 2 a lot area of 33,750 square feet would be
required and there is cnJ,y 15,000 square feet of actual lot
area.
3) The parking garage shows 31 parking spaces provided but for
the numbcr and type of dwelling units you would be required
to provide 49 off street parking spaces. One parking space
is required for each unlimited unit and tv/a spaces are re-
quired for three lim! ted 611elling units. The parking garage
does not meet the require~ent of Sec. 24-9(f) for accesibility
since the entrilnce ramp has approximately a 60% slope, and
further accc.sibility is obstructed since the parking layout
does not meet City of Aspen I s parJ:ing standard.
4) The required one to one floor area ratio of Building No. 2
has been exceeded by 1037 sq. ft.
5) 'I'he existing ground eleva'cions should be shOl'Tn at corners of
tbe building and at changes in natural ground slope. The
height of Buildings No. 1 & No. 2 cannot be determined. It
would appear that Bldg. No. 2 is over the Maiimum 28 foot
height limit as required by Sec. 24-6(a).
6) Side yard of Building No. 2 must have a minimum side yard" I,';;"~:, .
of 6'-8" from Lawn street to comply with Sec. 24-9(d-3).
Plans show five feet.
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A one-hour fire-resistive occupancy separation is required \
between a boiler room o~ central hOi ting plant and the rest I
of the building. section 13120
Every dwelling unit and guc~;t room should have comfort
ing facilities as specified in Section 1311.
Every sleeping room be) Oil t,hc fourtJl floor should have
openable window or exterior dcor conforming to Section
for emergency exit or rescue.
Exits should have a minimum scpilraLion of one-fifth the
perimeter of the room or area served. Section 3302 (c).
t,hat "perimeter" is along the outer boundary of the room
area served. Bldg. #2.
Exit doors should be openable from the inside without the use \ 7
of a key, ~pecial knowledge, or effort. Section 3303(e). Note
also that flush bolts are prohibited. I,
Corridors should have a minimum wid"ch of 44 inches. Section ;" 't
3304 (b). Bldg. #2 Entry Bridge. 'c~4
Stairways in Bldg. if 2 should have a minimum vlidth of 44 inches. }
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Trim and handrails should not project more than 3~ inches into !
the required width. Section 3305(b). 'i
Risers on stairways should not exceed 7~ inches and runs should
not be less than 10 inches. Section 3305 (c). No Stair Details"'~;,,,' (',
Landings on stairways should have a dimension in the direction l
of travel equal to the width of the stairway but need not ex-
ceed 4 feet. Section 3305(f).
Basement portion of stairways should have an approved barrier
whm continooo, to uppc. floo., in on c,it enclocu.c. Scc. I
3305 (g) . t
Guardrails for stairs, balconies, and landings should conform ) I, .' t
wi th Section 1714. Note that maximum clearance between inter- :'
mediate rails is 9 inches. :
Six-foot 6-inch mininmm headroom clearance for stairways should I'
be indicated on plans. Section 3305(0). Note that this is from Ii.,
a plane tangent to the stairway tread nosings. No stair details, - ,
Stairways should be enclosed as specified in Section 3308.
a) One hour fire-resistive walls are required.
bl Doors should be labeled one hour fire assemblies.
c) An approved barr'ier is required at the ground floor,
to prevent people from accidently continuing to the
lower level.
d) Usable space is not a:Llowed under the stairs.
Exit illumination and signs should be provided in conformance
with Section 33ll(a).
Fireplaces should comply vlith Section 3704. Building #1, No
Details submitted.
The interior wall and ceiling finishes should be specified
and comply with Table No. 42-B and Section 4203.
Glass and glazing in hazardous locations should comply with
Section 5406.
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requirements of the City then in effect, that you have not pro-
vided sufficent accessible off sLreel parking plus the plans
Rre not clear inordcr to detcrlninc llCigllt of the B\lildings plus
other discrepencies of the building code which may result in
redesign of the buildings, your applic2lt,ion for a bui lding
permit is denied.
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ATTORNEY AT LAW
823 COMMERCE DRIVE
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS 60521
Telephone: 887-1300
December 13, 1973
City of Aspen
Aspen, Colorado
Re: Case No. 73-34
Gentlemen:
Please be advised that I object to the zoning variations requested
in the above captioned case, particularly with respect to the
excess density, the required off street parking and the required
maximum height. I do not particularly object to the side yard
variance requested.
Please be advised that I did not receive your notice of this
variation until December 12, 1973.
Very truly yours,
'<M~'U1~
David G. Elmore
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PUBLICATION DATES
Aspen Today - July 18,
Aspen Times - July 19,
Aspen Today - July 25,
ORIGINAL ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE #19
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1973
1973
Public Hearing - May 14, 1973
1st Reading - May 14, 1973
Public Hearing - June 11, 1973
Public Hearing - June 25, 1973
AMENDED ORDINANCE
1st Reading - July 2, 1973
Public Hearing - July 9, 1973
2nd Reading - July 16, 1973 - ADOPTED
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December 28, 1973
MEMORANDU!ol
TO: ASPEN BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT,
JOHN DUKES, CHAIRMAN
FROM: SANDY STULLER
SUBJECT: REQUESTED RESOLUTION ON BLUE SPRUCE APPEAL
Attached is a Resolution which, I hope, accurately reflects
your deliberation on the appeal. However, since I was unable
to stay to hear your discussions I cannot be sure that it does.
Please feel free to make any modifications and amendments.
SMS:mw
RESOLUTION OF ASPEN BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
ON APPEAL NO. 73-74 BLUE SPRUCE
WHEREAS, the applicant, The Blue Spruce Lodge, has appealed
a decision of the Aspen Building Inspector denying a building
permit for reasons specifically stated, orally and in writing
all of which reasons have been examined by the board during the
hearing on this matter, and
WHEREAS, the applicant has contested the denial for the
following reasons stated in its "Statement of Justification"
on appeal:
1. That the permit was improperly denied on the ground that
the application showed densities greater than allowed by the
zoning code.
2. That the permit was improperly denied on the ground
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that the application ~h~,,'oi1 less than the required off street
parking spaces.
3. That the building inspector erred in (a) refusing to
examine amended plans and (b) requiring submittal of the appli-
cation to the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission under the
provisions of Ordinance 19, Series of 1973.
WHEREAS, the Board of Adjustment, at its public hearing
on this appeal has determined the following:
1. The building inspector need not rely only on the technical
definitions of living units in calculating density but may
interpret all relevant code provisions to determine probably
density and deny a permit if the structural plans, as submitted,
show density greater than allowed. Further, that the building
inspector may anticipate density violations prior to actual
occupancy and deny a permit on this ground.
2. The building inspector acted correctly in refusing to
review amended plans prior to submission of the application
to the Asepn Planning and Zoning Commission as the latter is the
appropriate body to review the application at this time.
3. That, although the applicant began consideration of
the development of the site in January of 1973, it is the
belief of the board that the pending adoption of Ordinance 19,
1973, caused the submission of incomplete plans which, in
addition, were not in conformance with the provisions of the
Municipal Code, all in an attempt to avoid the consequences of
Ordinance 19 on the pending development.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the action of the
building inspector in denying the building permit be sustained
and the appeal of The Blue Spruce, No. 73-74, be denied.
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John Dukes, Chairman
I, Casey Armstrong, duly appointed and acting deputy City
Clerk of the City of Aspen, Colorado, do hereby certify that the
foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Resolution adopted
by the Aspen Board of Adjustment at its meeting held ~~
, 1974.
RESOLUTION OF ASPEN BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
ON APPEAL NO. 73-74 BLUE SPRUCE
WHEREAS, the applicant, the Blue Spruce Lodge, has appealed
a decision of the Aspen Building Inspector denying a building
permit for reasons specifically stated, orally and in writing
all of which reasons have been examined by the Board during the
hearing on this matter, and
WHEREAS, the applicant has contested the denial for the
following reasons stated in its "Statement of Justification"
on appeal:
1. That the permit was improperly denied on the ground
that the application showed densities greater than
allowed by the zoning code.
2. That the permit was improperly denied on the ground
that the application showed less than the required
off street parking spaces.
3. That the Building Inspector erred in (a) refusing
to examine amended plans and (b) requiring submit-
tal of the application to the Aspen Planning and
zoning Commission under the provisions of Ordinance #19,
Series of 1973.
WHEREAS, the Board of Adjustment, at its public hearing
on this appeal has determined the following:
1. The Building Inspector need not rely only on the tech-
nical definitions of living units in calculating density
but may interpret all relevant code provisions to de-
termine probable density and deny a permit if the
structural plans, as submitted, show density greater
than allowed. Further, that the Building Inspector
may anticipate density violations prior to actual oc-
cupancy and deny a j;'errrit on this ground.
2. The Building Inspector acted correctly in refusing to
review amended plans prior to submission of the appli-
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cation to the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission as
the latter is the appropriate body to review the ap-
plication at this time.
3. That, although the applicant began consideration of the
development of the site in January of 1973, it is the
belief of the Board that the pending adoption of Or-
dinance #19, Series of 1973, caused the submission of
incomplete plans, which, in addition, were not in con-
formance with the provisions of the Municipal Code,
all in an attempt to avoid the consequences of Ordi-
nance #19 on the pending development.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the action of the
Building Inspector in denying the building permit be sustained
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and the appeal of the Blue Spruce, No. 73-74, be
)
I, Casey Armstrong, duly appointed and acting Deputy City
Clerk of the City of Aspen, Colorado, do hereby certify that the
foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Resolution adopted
by the Aspen Board of Adjustment at its meeting held ~f
, 1974.
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