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AGENDA
ASPEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
November 19, 2019
4:30 PM, Sister Cities Meeting Room
130 S Galena Street, Aspen
I.SITE VISIT
II.ROLL CALL
III.COMMENTS
IV.MINUTES
IV.A.Minutes 10/1/2019
minutes.apz20191001.pdf
V.DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
VI.PUBLIC HEARINGS
VI.A.1140 Black Birch Drive, Special Review for an Alternative Top of Slope
Determination
Approval
1140 Black Birch memo_11-19-19.pdf
PZ Resolution #____, Series 2019_1140 Black Birch Dr.pdf
Exhibit A_1140 Black Birch Dr. - Special Review -Criteria.pdf
Exhibit B-1140 Black Birch Drive_Complete Land Use Application.pdf
VII.OTHER BUSINESS
VII.A.Dockless Mobility Outreach
Information & Discussion
Dockless Mobility Memo_Planning & Zoning Commission_November 19, 2019.pdf
VIII.BOARD REPORTS
IX.ADJOURN
Typical Proceeding Format for All Public Hearings
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1)Conflicts of Interest (handled at beginning of agenda)
2) Provide proof of legal notice (affidavit of notice for PH)
3) Staff presentation
4) Board questions and clarifications of staff
5) Applicant presentation
6) Board questions and clarifications of applicant
7) Public comments
8)Board questions and clarifications relating to public comments
9) Close public comment portion of bearing
10) Staff rebuttal/clarification of evidence presented by applicant and public comment
11) Applicant rebuttal/clarification
End of fact finding.
Deliberation by the commission commences.
No further interaction between commission and staff, applicant or public
12) Chairperson identified the issues to be discussed among commissioners.
13) Discussion between commissioners*
14) Motion*
*Make sure the discussion and motion includes what criteria are met or not met.
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR CITIZEN COMMENTS DURING CITY OF ASPEN PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION MEETINGS:
Planning and Zoning Commission meetings shall be conducted in a fair and impartial manner. Citizen comments
shall respect the need for civility for effective public discussion of issues.
Citizen comments regarding any matter not on the agenda will be allowed during the designated time on the agenda
and may be disallowed at other times during the meeting.
Those wishing to address the Commission on any matter not on the agenda will be allowed a three-minute
presentation per speaker. This “three minute rule” shall also be applicable to citizens wishing to address the
Commission during the public comment portion of public hearings for agenda items.
The Chair or presiding officer retains the discretion to allow or disallow public comment on any agenda item that is
not designated as a public hearing.
All citizen comments should be directed to the Commission, and not to individual members of the public.
Defamatory or abusive remarks, shouting, threats of violence or profanity are OUT OF ORDER and will not be
tolerated. Persons violating these policies may be asked to terminate their comments. In the event of repeated
violations or refusal to abide by these policies or directives, the Chair or presiding officer has authority to request
the individual to leave the meeting or direct a peace officer to remove the individual from the Commission meeting.
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Revised July 8th, 2019
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Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission
October 1, 2019
Chairperson McKnight called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM.
Commissioners in attendance: Spencer McKnight, Teraissa McGovern, Ruth Carver, Jimmy Marcus, Don
Love, Ryan Walterscheid Absent: Scott Marcoux, Rally Dupps, Brittanie Rockhill
Staff present:
Jeannine Stickle, Records Manager
James True, City Attorney
Mike Kraemer, Senior Planner
Kevin Rayes, Planner
STAFF COMMENTS
Mr. Kraemer thanked the P&Z commissioners who attended the workshop at the APA Colorado
conference. He stated that he’s open to any comments and feedback.
Mr. McKnight stated that he found some of the session to be pretty informative. It was a quick session
that brought together people from a lot of different cities with very different problems. He felt that the
discussion they had in their breakout group was not long enough. Overall, it was still beneficial.
Ms. Carver stated that it would have been more useful if they were in a group of just smaller cities or ski
resort communities.
Mr. Kraemer stated that the City is starting a process to develop new cellular wireless guidelines and
regulations. There will be a consultant in town next week who is going to meet with staff. He
introduced Mr. Anderson who was present to brief the Commission on the project.
Mr. Anderson introduced himself as planner with the City of Aspen. He stated that there are some
changing FCC rules. Currently, all facilities in town are on private property. One of the recent changes is
the degree of regulation that local communities can put on wireless facilities and the need to allow
these facilities to be located in public right of way. According to new FCC regulations, there are some
things that the City will have control over but not others. The City is working with a consultant from
Colorado Springs, HR Green, an engineering firm who has done several of these plans for other
communities in Colorado. The purpose of this document will be to put together some agreed-upon
standards for what the City is expecting when these facilities get located in the right of way. There are
some things that the community will have the ability to respond to. The City hopes to have a draft
document by mid-November, which will then come to P&Z for review and recommendation to Council.
Mr. Marcus joined in the meeting at 4:35 PM.
Mr. Love asked how the City will deal with multiple carriers.
Mr. Anderson stated that carriers used to be incentivized to co-locate when they were restricted to
private property. Now that they’re allowed to be located in the right of way, that incentive goes away.
The City is contemplating neutral hosting where they would negotiate with a third party, they put up the
towers, and then they go after the carriers to try to co locate on their facilities.
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COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Carver stated pointed out the use of a wrong pronoun.
Ms. McGovern pointed out an incomplete sentence at the bottom of page 5.
Mr. Love voted to approve the minutes from August 6th, 2019 with those changes. Mr. Marcus
seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Mr. Walterscheid recused himself from the continuation of the first hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING
1130 Black Birch Drive, Special Review for Top of Slope Determination
Mr. Kraemer stated that the requirements for providing public noticing for this hearing were not met, so
this hearing will need to be continued. He requested that P&Z continue this hearing to November 19th.
Ms. Carver motioned to continue the hearing. Ms. McGovern seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
1001 Ute Subdivision/PUD: Major Amendment to a Planned Development, 8040 Greenline Review &
Major Subdivision to memorialize existing improvements on this property.
Mr. Rayes introduced himself as a planner with the City of Aspen. He stated that this request is a little
different from what P&Z normally reviews because these improvements are already existing on site.
The goal is to determine if these improvements do not comply with City standards or previous approvals
and determine what should be done to fix them onsite. This is a two step process. It will be reviewed
by Planning and Zoning and then the recommendations from the commissioners at this hearing will be
sent on when this project is reviewed by City Council.
Mr. Rayes stated that 1001 Ute is a planned development located on Ute Avenue just across the street
from The Gant. It was approved in the 2006, 2007 timeframe and received final PD approval, growth
management approval, an RDS variation, and 8040 Greenline approval during those original approvals.
During that time, this site was undeveloped and located on an old mining claim. The property owner
was interested in developing the site. As part of the approval, it was agreed upon that the soil onsite
would stay because there are mine tailings in the soil and the City didn't want those to be moved. He
showed a rendering of the planned development on a slide and pointed out the different lots. Common
Area Lot A is open space. The first purpose of this was to have a place for all the dirt that was supposed
to be remain onsite. The second was to comply with the Engineering standards for drainage. This is
located at the base of Aspen Mountain. It's very steep so Engineering had some specific and robust
standards regarding the drainage.
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Mr. Rayes stated that Lot One and Lot Two are the locations of the free market houses. As of today, the
house on Lot Two has received a certificate of occupancy and the house on Lot One is still being
developed and has not yet received a certificate of occupancy. Lot 3 is the affordable housing unit. As
part of the original approvals, it was agreed that the PD would provide onsite affordable housing. It has
is also not yet received a certificate of occupancy is still being developed.
Mr. Rayes stated that Common Area Lot B is the location of three tennis courts. Prior to the
development of the site, they existed about 30 feet to the east of their current location. During the
approval process, they were allowed to maintain an existing lease that they had with The Gant Hotel for
guests to use these tennis courts. That is a 100 year lease, set to expire in 2083. Since the tennis courts
were intended to be used for commercial purposes, they were required to be ADA accessible as part of
the approvals. Common Area Lot C is the driveway, intended to connect all these other lots. Common
Area Lot D was given to the City as a way to meet some of the housing mitigation requirements. It was a
big benefit to the City at the time because it is a major connection trail.
Mr. Rayes stated that a few months ago, the City received a complaint by the neighbor regarding the
noise of some air conditioning units that were put on Common Area Lot A. The letter is included in
Exhibit D of the packet. When staff went on a site visit, they noticed several other questionable
improvements on site, some of which ended up not needing additional staff review. The improvements
staff will address are those that need additional review.
My Rayes stated common area Lot A contains the air conditioning units that were complained about by
the neighbor. These units were never approved according to the City’s records. And they're located on
the open space, which was intended to be used as an open space. Also on common area Lot A is a
stairwell that's inconsistent with the original approvals. He showed a picture on the slide that showed
where the stairwell of the house on Lot 2 encroaches into common area Lot A.
Mr. Rayes stated that there are also inconsistencies with approvals on Lot One and Lot Two, which are
both free market dwellings. The inconsistency for these related to the elevation at which these houses
were built. He showed on a diagram on a slide that both houses were to be built at the same exact
elevation. He showed the subdivision agreement. In that agreement, the first floor elevation was
approved of 8,007 feet. There was a subdivision agreement clause that said the dimension
requirements provided here in are consistent with the final representations reviewed and approved by
City Council on August 14, 2006, showing that it was consistent with the approvals.
Mr. Rayes showed an improvement survey on the slide, stating that it showed what was actually
constructed. It showed that the first floor elevation is at 8,012, five feet higher than what was originally
approved. That applies to both Lot One and Lot Two, two separate houses both built at the same
elevation.
Mr. Rayes stated that the next thing staff identified is a stairwell that’s to the benefit of the house on Lot
2. He showed on the rendering on the side where the stairwell encroaches into Common Area Lot A,
which was not in the original approvals for this Planned Development. Lot 1 and Lot 2 are both free
market dwellings. For these, the inconsistency found is related to the elevation at which these houses
were built.
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Mr. Rayes addressed the inconsistencies on Common Area Lot B, the location of the tennis courts. He
showed a rendering of the area on the slide, pointing out the pathway from Ute Avenue to the tennis
courts. According to the original approvals, there should be a walkway in compliance with ADA access
requirements from Ute Avenue to the relocated tennis courts on Lot B. During the site visit, staff found
that this walkway did not meet ADA accessibility requirements.
Mr. Rayes stated that Common Area Lot B and Lot 3 both have an improvement that appears to be
questionable, which is the front wall along each of these lots. He showed on a rendering on the slide
where the front wall was located and a picture of the wall. He stated that it’s being used as a retaining
wall and it’s located above grade from what was approved. It varies anywhere between 3.7 to 6.1 feet
in height, where you're measuring.
The site plan that was presented at Council represented a three-foot stone wall to define the property
with an opening for the driveway and the path to the tennis courts. He showed the orientation of the
wall on a rendering on the slide and the subdivision agreement and the exhibit to the subdivision
agreement and stated that what was approved is different than what was constructed. He showed a
comparison with a rendering of what was approved by Council and stated that what was built spans all
the way across Lot 3, which is where that affordable housing unit is. The initial representations made
sure that wall was not spanning the entire front line.
Mr. Rayes addressed Lot 3, the affordable housing unit. He showed the improvement survey on the
slide, showing what was actually built. He showed that the boulder retaining walls are encroaching into
Common Area Lot C, into the driveway. He showed on the map where the window well and the
retaining wall are also encroaching into Common Area Lot C. He stated that the retaining wall benefits
Lot 3 because it's retaining the yard associated with the affordable housing unit. The retaining wall is
5.1 feet in height.
Mr. Rayes addressed the review criteria. He stated that, for a major PD, all dimensions including
density, mass, and height shall be established during the project review and development application
may request variations to any dimensional requirement of this title. In meeting the standard,
consideration shall be given to the following criteria: there exists a significant community goal to be
achieved through such variations. The proposed dimensions represent a character suitable for and
indicative of the primary uses of the project. The project is compatible with or enhances the
cohesiveness or distinctive identity of the neighborhood and surrounding development patterns
including the scale and massing of nearby historical or cultural resources. Staff finds that these criteria
are not met.
Mr. Rayes stated that, during the original project review with P&Z and City Council, there was a lot of
concern regarding the mass and bulk of each of the free market houses. The applicants came to an
agreement that these houses would sit in a way that they would be seen as a one-story from the street.
Meeting minutes stating that are included in Exhibit A of the packet. They were also supposed to be
consistent with the neighborhood context and not be any higher than some of the surrounding houses
in the immediate neighborhood.
Mr. Rayes stated that the houses also received additional floor area. Staff recommended 3,900 square
feet of floor area to be allocated to each house. Each house was ultimately awarded just over 5,000
square feet with the understanding that these houses would be built at 8,007 feet elevation.
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Mr. Rayes stated that the next criterion is related to design standards. “The design of the proposed
development is compatible with the context and visual character of the area.” In meeting this standard,
the following criteria should be used: design complies with applicable design standards, including those
outlined in the City’s Residential Design Standards, Commercial Design Standards, and historic
preservation. Staff finds that this criterion is not met as the elevations of the houses are not compatible
with the surrounding neighborhood.
Mr. Rayes stated that the criterion related to public infrastructure and facilities is: proposed planned
development shall upgrade public infrastructure and facilities necessary to serve the project
improvements at the sole cost of the developer. The City Engineer may require specific designs,
mitigation techniques, and implementation timelines to be defined as part of the detailed review and
documented within development agreement. He referred this case to the Engineering Department and
they reviewed the draft drainage plan that was associated with this project, which they determined
meets the Engineering Standards. However, Engineering reviews the project according to their
standards, they don't refer to the standards related to planning and zoning. From an Engineering
perspective, the drainage that was required met what they needed, even if it wasn't consistent with the
original approvals. Engineering did not have a comment related to the ADA accessibility, which was a
requirement. ADA accessibility has not been met on site. At 8040 Greenline review, building height and
bulk should be minimized and the structure should be designed to blend in with the open character of
the mountain. Staff finds this criterion not met. The house does not blend in with the open character of
the mountain given that it's five feet higher than it was represented.
Mr. Rayes stated that the criterion related to major subdivisions is: the proposed subdivision preserves
important geologic features, mature vegetation, and structures or features of the site that have historic
cultural, visual, or ecological importance, or contribute to the identity of town. Staff finds these criteria
not met for the reasons previously mentioned. Also, there was some other grading that was done on
site. It met the Design Standards of Engineering, but it appears that some of the grading that took place
specifically with regards to that front wall was not part of the original approval and not necessary.
Mr. Rayes stated that the last criterion he wanted to touch on is: the proposed subdivision shall upgrade
the public infrastructure and facilities necessary to serve the subdivision. Improvements will be at the
sole cost of the developer. This relates to the ADA standards and staff finds that this criterion is not
met.
Mr. Rayes stated that staff has several recommendations regarding rectifying these existing
improvements on site. First, he addressed the improvements on Common Area Lot A, related to the AC
units and the stairwell. Staff recommends removal of these.
Mr. Rayes addressed Lot One and Lot Two, stating that both houses were built five feet higher than
originally represented. One house has already received a certificate of occupancy and the other house is
almost done. Staff finds that it might be difficult to rectify that problem, so are recommending
memorializing the existing elevation of 8,012 for each of the dwellings. Not only would it be difficult to
fix that, a couple of building permits were duly issued for these houses specifically. The house on Lot
Two has received a CO and had a final inspection.
Mr. Rayes addressed Common Area Lot B, the tennis courts. He stated that staff recommends removing
the retaining wall and regrading to comply with the original PD approvals. A three foot tall aesthetic
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wall maybe erected following the review and approval from the Community Development staff. And
onsite ADA accessibility from Ute Ave should be provided to the tennis courts.
Mr. Rayes addressed the affordable housing unit lot, stating that the retaining wall should be removed
and recreated as much as possible to comply with the original PD approvals. Following review and
approval from the Community Development staff, a three foot tall aesthetic wall may be erected in the
configuration depicted in the original PD approvals. Staff recommends approval of the window well
pursuant to the Land Use Code section that allows features like egress that are related to life safety to
be located within setbacks or within adjacent properties for the purpose of life safety and to meet
building standards.
Mr. Rayes stated that he did not cover the building permits that were issued by Engineering. The history
there is fuzzy at best. There were a lot of change orders associated with this site and a lot of that was
reviewed by Engineering but never reviewed by zoning. Specifically, with the change in grade related to
the two single family houses, there was a change order submitted and Engineering reviewed it to make
sure the change in grading would comply with their standards related to drainage. It was never queued
to the Zoning Department.
Mr. Kraemer stated that there are two resolutions included in the packet. Resolution A queues up an
approval pursuant to the applicant’s request with no conditions, except for receiving a building permit
for the air conditioning units on the common area. Resolution B includes all the recommendations that
Mr. Rayes outlined in his presentation.
Mr. Walterscheid asked if there were any improvements that didn't go through the change order
process.
Mr. Rayes stated that the AC units did not go through that process.
Ms. McGovern asked if the two houses still comply with the height limit.
Mr. Rayes stated that it's hard to say. The improvement survey shows basic improvements, but he can't
tell what the top height of the house is from the information he has in the improvement survey.
Ms. McGovern asked if the applicants submitted the zoning verification form and stated that it gives
point heights that they’re supposed to survey to.
Mr. Rayes stated that it was submitted. It did not show the elevation changing. He does have one
showing it at 8,007.
Mr. McKnight asked Mr. True for guidance for what information the commissioners can consider as part
of their decision.
Mr. True stated that the commissioners should evaluate what is being requested to be approved versus
what was not part of prior approval. The fact that there were submissions that were not fully approved
through the change order process does not mean that the City consented to it just because the City
didn’t catch the changes. The commissioners are being asked to consider if they should approve those
changes after they were made.
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Ms. Carver asked how far the egress is from the driveway of the house on Lot 3. She asked if it need to
be that large and if it could be angled differently.
Mr. Bendon stated that it’s 15 feet or so from the edge of the driveway. It’s larger than it needs to be,
by code.
Ms. Carver asked if there is a requirement for how far an egress needs to be from a driveway.
Mr. Kraemer stated that staff would research that.
Mr. Rayes stated that his information says that it’s about three feet away from the driveway.
Mr. Walterscheid asked when the first house got its CO.
Mr. Rayes stated 2011.
Applicant Presentation
Mr. Bendon introduced himself as the representative for the project. He introduced Leatham Stearn,
the owner of the property. He introduced Donnie Lee, the general manager of The Gant, who is
representing The Gant Condominiums as a co-applicant on the project related to the tennis facilities that
sit on the properties. He showed a diagram of the property on the slide. He pointed out Lot D, which is
not a part of the property as it was annexed to the City. He showed a picture of the property as it exists
today. He stated that the applications went through reviews and approvals in 2006 and got building
permits in 2008, right at the cusp of the recession. The first house received its CO in 2011. The second
house and the affordable housing unit are nearing completion.
Mr. Bendon stated that there were some issues that staff identified that have now been resolved. In
addition to some that Mr. Rayes didn’t mention, he stated that the utility vault was called into question
because it exists over the property line, but that's how it was originally approved. The same thing with
the tennis maintenance facility and some site walls surrounding those tennis courts. They were called
into question but those things were shown that way in the original planning application and that's how
they were built. Those are resolved items as far as the applicants understand them. Lastly, the issue of
the rocks that are off the side of the hill is now resolved, which is good because underneath those rocks
are other rocks.
Mr. Bendon addressed the affordable housing unit window well. It’s in the three foot range. Mr. Stearn
snow blows the driveway he has not had an issue with it. He’s been operating the property for ten years
now. This structure has been there for a couple of years. The window well does extend over the
property line. It's larger than what is required, but it allows for good natural light into the basement of
that unit. The applicants are asking to maintain that. The fix would be making the window well smaller
which would allow less light and the applicants don’t think is a good idea.
Mr. Bendon addressed the affordable housing unit retaining wall, stating that the circumstance is
similar. The wall is of benefit to Lot 3 and a fix would make their lot smaller. He stated the
encroachment is just over the property line according to the survey and showed that on a rendering on
the slide. It goes into the common area, not into a right of way or public parcels. The applicants request
that it stays there.
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Mr. Bendon stated that the building heights, the walls along Ute Avenue, and the stairway to the house
on Lot Two were all things related to a change order that came in to the City. It was submitted to the
Building Department, which was the process at the time for submitting a change order, and reviewed by
Engineering. He showed the approval stamp on the change order and stated that it was then issued by
the City. The heights of the buildings, the stairway, and the configuration and heights of the walls along
Ute Avenue are on this approved change order.
Mr. Bendon addressed the walls. He showed a rendering on the slide from the change order. He
pointed out that the original approvals stated that the top of the wall would be 72.0 and the bottom of
the wall would be at 66.3, meaning that the wall is 5.7 feet tall. This is part of the change order permit
that was reviewed and issued by the City and the applicants built in compliance with that.
Mr. Bendon addressed the pathway coming up to the tennis courts, which is also shown on that
rendering. He stated that the steps in the rendering indicate a significant grade change. There's also a
lift that was drawn in, indicating that the back of the wall is at a much higher plane than the right of way
on the other side of the wall. The second thing that indicates that height is the size of the drainage
facility. It’s 15 feet deep of gravel. The drainage fills up, the water goes into the pipe, and then goes out
the right of way. The rim of this is at 7,971, which is only a foot less than the top of the wall. Mr.
Bendon stated that this indicates to him that these heights were approved through the proper process.
The applicants built what was approved in this rendering.
Mr. Bendon stated that 2008 was somewhat of a bumpy patch for the Zoning position for the City.
Shortly after that, the City didn’t have a Zoning Officer for a period of time. He believes the applicant
built what he submitted for and got a permit for.
Mr. Bendon addressed the wall in front of the affordable housing unit. The rendering shows that that
wall is the entire distance. The applicants feel confident that they built what they were approved to
build. To the extent that there is inconsistency, the applicants believe it’s between the Zoning and
Building Departments.
Mr. Bendon stated that the Zoning Officer’s job was to go through the civil sets, drainage sets, and the
architecturals trying to find all the zoning information. That since has changed. Now there is a zoning
set of sheets where that information is done so they don’t have to veer off those. The process has been
improved.
Mr. Bendon stated that the applicants feel that the wall is something that they are memorializing in
terms of it being inconsistent with the original representations but consistent with what they had
approvals to build.
Mr. Bendon stated that the second piece on that was the drainage plan that was submitted in
September 2008, reviewed by the City, and issued was accompanied by with a letter from High Country
Engineering. That letter described a series of changes that are being made to the site grading. As staff
mentioned, the site was previously a mining site, so all the material needed to be kept onsite, which was
a challenge. The dirt was re-situated in the soil and rock onsite. As a result, the change from 8,007 feet
on the main floor was cited as 8,012 on both homes. From the applicants’ standpoint, that change was
reviewed and approved by the City. They are not in a position to move the houses now. The applicants
feel that those are items that can be memorialized.
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Mr. Bendon showed the plan showing the stairs encroaching into Lot A, an open space parcel that's
owned by the applicant for the enjoyment of these lots. The applicants think that this can be
memorialized.
Mr. Bendon addressed the air conditioning units. He stated that these are new and not part of a change
order that was submitted and reviewed. This is something that was assumed to be under the umbrella
of the permit for the property. A neighbor has an issue with aesthetes and noise. The applicants
reached out and had a preliminary discussion regarding what the applicants can do. They are roughly
100 feet or more away from any of the surrounding homes and are setback complaint. The noise is
about 60 DBA, which is a “restaurant conversation” level. They can provide additional noise mitigation
and screening if that fixes the issue, but they believe this is the best location for them. He showed
pictures showing substantial vegetation to the immediate west, which make it tough to see the houses.
He stated that this is just a neighbor issue that has gone into the attorney realm as opposed to the
talking it out realm. He thinks that this is the location for these and they can provide fencing or
additional plantings or anything else. Also, all along through the planning of this, Lot C has the
mechanical vaults. That portion of Lot A was intended to be the area where mechanical things occur.
Mr. Bendon addressed the ADA access. He stated that The Gant has five tennis courts. Two are on Gant
property and three are on the applicant’s property. They own the courts at The Gant, those on Mr.
Stearn’s property are a long-term lease. Because of their hospitality status, they need to provide an
accessible amenity. The applicants propose to make the tennis courts at The Gant accessible. The Gant
is amenable to this solution. Donnie Lee is at the meeting to speak to that. They will provide an
accessible pathway to those tennis courts. As the applicants understand it, making the courts at The
Gant accessible satisfies the ADA requirements. From a technical code standpoint, it does not have to
be on this property, it can be either one. Another option would be to make the courts on Mr. Stearn’s
property a purely private facility, which would be a kind of technical exemption from the ADA
requirements.
With that, Mr. Bendon turned the hearing over to commissioner questions.
Mr. Walterscheid asked if the lift Mr. Bendon mentioned was installed.
Mr. Bendon stated that it was not. It is the applicant’s request to shift that requirement over to The
Gant.
Ms. Carver asked if the utility bunker and the AC units serve both houses even though they both sit on
common land.
Mr. Bendon stated that that is correct. This is developed as a Planned Development with multiple
parcels. There are common parcels that serve as more than just driveway access. It also serves as
housing and utility bunker for the properties.
Ms. Carver asked why the location of the utility bunker was not suitable for the air conditioner units.
Mr. Bendon stated that they blow air up, so they can’t be enclosed in that bunker.
Ms. Carver asked if they could have sat closer to that area.
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Mr. Bendon stated that that would have had more impact on the tennis courts.
Ms. McGovern stated that, in the survey from 2011, the lower portion of the driveway looks like it’s in a
different location than what’s shown in the civil drawing that was submitted with the change order. In
the civil drawing, it looks like it's much closer to the affordable housing unit, which would be more
consistent with the photo where Ms. Carver was concerned about its proximity to the affordable
housing unit.
Mr. Bendon stated that the affordable housing unit had a substantial change order. In 2008 it was
planned to be a two-story, pitched roof building. In 2012, a change order was submitted to make it a
one-story building with a basement flat roof.
Ms. McGovern stated the affordable housing unit changed, the driveway configuration did not.
Mr. Bendon stated that that is correct.
Ms. Carver asked how far away the utility bunker is from the tennis courts and if the tennis courts are at
a lower elevation.
Mr. Bendon stated that they are lower elevation and far from the tennis courts.
Ms. Carver asked if any noise from the AC units would travel vertically.
Mr. Bendon stated that that is correct.
Ms. Marcus asked when the AC units were installed.
Mr. Stearn responded that they were probably installed in 2014.
Mr. Marcus asked when the CO from the house was approved.
Mr. Bendon responded 2011.
Mr. Marcus asked what the regular process would be to have something like these AC units added to the
building.
Mr. Kramer stated that a building permit would be required, which was not done.
Mr. Rayes stated that it would also require an 8040 Greenline review by staff and administrative review,
which was not done.
Mr. Love asked when the AC units were operable.
Mr. Stearn responded that they’ve been in operation since 2014.
Mr. Love asked if the sound issue is new.
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Mr. Latham stated that they worked hard get something that was quiet. Lot 2 would get noise from the
units, but the sound goes straight up. He is happy to abide by decibel limits.
Mr. Bendon stated that it’s an aesthetic issue.
Ms. McGovern stated that it’s also an inconsistency with the permits.
Mr. Stearn stated that AC was always intended by him to be in that area. It’s the least impactful area to
locate it. The most impact is on Lot 2 which is looking straight down at the units.
Mr. Love asked if the CO for Lot 1 has been issued.
Mr. Bendon stated that it has not.
Ms. McGovern asked if the floor area was fully built out to 100%.
Mr. Bendon stated that it was.
Mr. McKnight turned the meeting over to public comment.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Heather Manolakas introduced herself and stated that she is the attorney for neighbor who filed the
complaint. She stated that they stated this process several years ago, but for whatever reason nothing
came of it until last year when she renewed the complaint. It started as a complaint about the re-
grading of Lot A and the retaining walls. The neighbor felt that it pushed the slope closer to the
property line. Their second complaint is about the AC units. They Impact his property and he can see
them from his backyard and the first and second floors of his home. Those were the two items raised
with the Zoning Department. They haven’t talked about the retaining walls at all. She stated that the
applicants have many other options about where to place the AC that would have less impact on the
neighbors.
Donny Lee introduced himself as the General Manager of The Gant. He stated that he is here to provide
context on the tennis courts. He stated that The Gant originally initiated a lease on that land in the
‘70’s. They provide utilities and maintain the landscaping for that location. In trying to accommodate
the development of this, they worked out a deal with Mr. Stearn to accommodate for the driveway
which triggered this accessibility issue. They are happy to accommodate that. There is not even good
accessibility from the campus to that location. From an accessibility standpoint, they would much rather
accommodate that on the two courts on the campus.
Mr. McKnight asked if there are further questions from the public. Seeing none, he turned the hearing
over to commissioner deliberation.
Mr. Walterscheid asked what the rectangles are on the rendering on the slide.
Mr. Bendon answered that those are platforms, potentially for two additional AC units.
Mr. Love asked how many tons of AC they are dealing with.
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Mr. Stearn stated that he did not know. They would have to get back to the commissioners with that
information.
Mr. Kraemer stated that it might be good to get a little clarification on The Gant tennis courts, if Mr. Lee
could provide more info about the tennis courts and ADA accessibility. It might be good to start a
discussion about if there is an accessibility requirement for the courts today. It also might be good to
understand if The Gant is aware that a commercial lease for the subject courts and the subject property
would go away making them private, so that there is clarity on that topic.
Ms. McGovern asked if the lease was allowed as long as the courts are accessible.
Mr. Kraemer stated that that might be something they get clarity from the applicants on.
Mr. Lee stated that he acknowledges that it was part of the PD approval to put a lift in. Mr. Stearn
would have to put a lift in and The Gant would have to maintain that. The lease is not subject to
whether or not those are accessible. In terms of the campus, The Gant has never rebuilt the original
tennis courts, so was ever triggered regarding accessibility requirements. They are happy to modify that
and it makes sense to do it. The Gant does have accommodations in the general campus. In terms of
privatizing the courts, he does not know what that would look like.
Mr. Walterscheid asked if there was a certificate of occupancy for the new courts when they were built.
Mr. Lee stated that originally that was a mining claim. There was nothing on that property. When they
redeveloped, it was in the ‘90’s, so they actually brought water and power to the land that they lease to
accommodate the landscaping. There was no accessibility required at that time. The stairs have been
there since at least 1985.
Mr. Walterscheid asked if the new courts that have been reconstructed as part of a site and Engineering
approval that is yet to occur.
Mr. Lee stated that all they did was take half of one court on the east and move it to the west to
accommodate the driveway and redo the infrastructure for that. They did not completely rebuild those
courts.
Ms. McGovern asked if that was submitted to the City for their review.
Mr. Lee stated that it was.
Ms. McGovern asked if the courts were supposed to be made accessible at some point in the future.
Mr. Rayes stated that, in 2014, staff was trying to accommodate the owner to get the house on Lot 1
COed. There was some concern about the affordable housing unit and the ADA accessibility on the
courts. In 2014, there was an amendment to the subdivision. It was a way of getting that first property
COed and tying the CO of the second property to the ADA accessibility. There’s a clause that says that
the City and the owner have agreed that final certificates of occupancy for the free market residence on
Lot 2 and the affordable housing unit on Lot 3 may be issued prior to completion of the tennis court
proper, but the tennis court walkway must be constructed and completed prior to issuance of the CO for
the free market residences on Lot One. This was an amendment to the PD in 2014.
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Mr. McKnight stated that that doesn’t answer the question about if the facilities become private.
Mr. Bendon stated that the trigger for the ADA requirement is that it’s a hospitality business. Since
people from the public can rent a room there and use the facilities, that makes it a public facility. If
there’s a way that it could be private in some way, the requirement just goes away. Better than that
would be the staff making the courts on The Gant property to be accessible.
Ms. Carver stated that the Commission should stay out of the private tennis court issue as it’s not what
before them.
Mr. Love, Ms. McGovern, and Mr. McKnight voiced their agreement.
Mr. McKnight asked Mr. True how to apply the dispute about who is at fault for the approvals to their
decision, if at all.
Mr. True stated that there are a lot of legal questions associated with this issue. The Commission has to
consider if a repair of the issue is reasonable.
Commissioner Deliberation
Ms. Carver stated that she does not believe that the development is compatible with the context and
visual character of the area, from what she has personally seen. But they’re already there. Regarding
the affordable housing on Lot 3, the egress is really close to the driveway. The stairwell is beautiful, but
it does sit on common property. The air conditioners should be moved to where the other utilities are
stored. They should not approve the front wall, which should go back to three feet tall. The applicants
should make the tennis courts accessible. Overall, she agrees with all staff proposals.
Ms. McGovern stated that this was a “do what we want and ask for forgiveness later” situation. It’s hard
to point fingers and say who did it, but it doesn’t matter at this point. She agrees with staff proposals.
Providing ADA accessibility for the tennis courts should be required.
Mr. Walterscheid stated that he has been through the same route where he’s experienced the City’s
process changing radically. The level of detailed information that is required now is much higher than
what it used to be. You did have to do some detective work to figure out measurements and such. Now
the City does a great job of routing paperwork through the appropriate channels, but that wasn’t really
the case when this was all submitted.
Ms. McGovern stated that they have a PUD that has all these approvals. It’s up to the applicants to
ensure that the development complies with their approvals.
Mr. Walterscheid stated that he understands that but believes that there was probably a breakdown
along the way. The applicants should only have to remedy the items that were not submitted to the
City. He asked if the air conditioning units were the only things not submitted to the City.
Mr. Marcus stated that that is correct.
Mr. Walterscheid stated that the Gant will have to fix the accessibility on the tennis courts with the next
project. The lift was what should have been installed.
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Mr. Love voiced agreement with Mr. Walterscheid. He stated that it’s not reasonable to erect old
approvals and try to make them comply. The location of the AC units might be the best one, they just
might need a wall screen around them or something.
Mr. Marcus voiced agreement that it’s not for the Commission to determine intent and they need to
decide what’s reasonable. The AC units were completely disregarded. He likes the compromise with
the tennis courts. If the lift is built, it will never be used.
Mr. McKnight asked if everyone agrees that the AC units are a problem.
Mr. Walterscheid stated that they all agree, they don’t all agree on the solution.
Mr. Marcus asked where it would have been located if it had been approved.
Mr. Walterscheid stated that he imagines the intention was to put them in that utility vault or in that
general location.
Ms. McKnight asked if Ms. Carver and Ms. McGovern are still on the total staff recommendation.
Ms. McGovern stated that she would like to see the commissioners come as close to the staff
recommendation as possible. She would like to see removal of the inconsistent uses from parcel A, the
stairs and AC, and accessibility of the tennis courts are the three things that she would really like to see
happen.
Mr. Walterscheid stated that it’s a subdivision of a parcel owned by one owner, so he does not see the
need to relocate the staircase. When it’s sold, it’s existing and documented.
Mr. McKnight stated that the staircase is one that can be considered reasonable not to touch.
Ms. Carver stated that the air conditioners should be moved to by the utility bunker. The tennis courts
need to be made accessible. The retaining walls are too large.
Mr. Love stated that a retaining wall is not like a fence because your ground elevation is higher. It
softens the abruptness of it.
Mr. McKnight stated that he wants to see if the commissioners are close to being in agreement on the
customized package. The ADA and AC seem to be the big concern. He asked if anyone agrees with Ms.
McGovern that the stairwell is a problem.
Ms. Carver stated that she doesn’t think we should move it at this point.
Mr. McKnight stated that he would like to find a common motion that everyone could get behind.
Mr. Love stated that he could totally live with the ADA being on campus at The Gant.
Ms. McGovern stated that she would like to see the ADA.
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Ms. Carver stated that the ADA can go up the driveway.
Ms. Carver stated that it’s important to give the City Council clear direction.
Mr. McKnight stated that he has a feeling that the City Council does not read their suggestions anyway.
He asked for a suggestion from Mr. Kraemer on how to proceed.
Mr. Kraemer stated that he would like to see the Commission modify Resolution B. The commissioners
could take a straw poll to determine how they stand on each item and then draft recommendations
based on that.
Mr. McKnight stated that’s how the commissioners will proceed. He asked who is in favor of the AC
units moving.
Five commissioners voted in favor.
Mr. McKnight asked who is in favor of moving the stairwell.
One commissioner voted in favor.
Mr. McKnight asked who is in favor of modifying the retaining wall on Common Area Lot B.
Two commissioners voted in favor.
Mr. McKnight asked who is in favor of providing ADA accessibility from Ute Avenue to the tennis courts.
Three commissioners voted in favor.
Mr. McKnight asked who is in favor of providing ADA accessibility on The Gant tennis courts.
Three commissioners voted in favor.
Mr. McKnight asked who is in favor of removing the retaining wall on Lot 3 and regrading the lot to
comply with the original PD approvals.
One commissioner voted in favor.
Mr. McKnight asked who is in favor of approving the window well in its current configuration on Lot 3.
Four commissioners voted in favor.
Mr. McKnight asked who is in favor of amending the PD approvals to memorialize the existing first floor
elevation of the single-family dwelling on Lot One and Lot Two.
The commissioners voted unanimously in favor.
Mr. Kraemer reviewed the recommendations as decided by majority vote. They were to: move the AC
units to an alternate location and leave the stairwell as it is on Common Area Lot A. On Common Area
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Lot B, half of the commissioners were in favor of providing ADA accessibility to the tennis courts from
Ute Ave and half were in favor of seeing ADA accessibility on The Gant tennis courts instead. The
retaining wall may remain in its existing configuration. On Lot 3, the commissioners recommended
approving the retaining wall in its existing configuration. On Lot 1 and Lot 2, they recommended
memorializing the existing first floor elevation of the single-family dwellings.
Mr. Bendon stated that he wanted to make sure that the commissioners understand that they will
continue to look for a solution with the neighbors on the AC units to provide for visual and sound
buffering in their current location. If they work out a solution, that will be presented to City Council.
Mr. Stearn thanked the commissioners and staff. He stated that the retaining wall is the same height as
the one across the street and he believes the AC unit is currently in the best place. He believes the
compromise with The Gant is the best one.
Mr. Walterscheid motioned to approve Resolution 11 with the terms as stated. Mr. Love seconded.
Formal vote taken, motion passed unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURN
Ms. McGovern motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:59 PM. Mr. Walterscheid seconded. All in favor,
motion carried.
Jeannine Stickle
Records Manager
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MEMORANDUM
TO: City of Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission
FROM: Mike Kraemer, Senior Planner
MEMO DATE: November 14th, 2019
MEETING DATE: November 19th, 2019
RE: 1140 Black Birch Drive, Special Review for an Alternative Top of Slope
Determination
APPLICANT/OWNER:
Clayton Clark
REPRESENTATIVE:
Andrew Dillon, Forum Phi
Architecture
LOCATION:
1140 Black Birch Drive. Lot 14
Black Birch Estates Subdivision
CURRENT ZONING & USE
This property is located in the
Low-Density Residential (R-30)
zone district and is developed
with an existing single-family
home.
PROPOSED LAND USE:
The Applicant is requesting an
alternative top of slope
determination from what is
specified by the City of Aspen
Stream Margin Map. This request
requires a Special Review
procedure by the Planning and
Zoning Commission. No
development or redevelopment is
proposed at this time.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission
approve the request for an alternative Top of Slope Determination,
subject to the draft P&Z Resolution.
Figure 1. 1140 Black Birch Drive, highlighted in red:
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LAND USE REQUEST AND REVIEW PROCEDURES:
The Applicant is requesting the following land use approvals from the Planning and Zoning Commission:
• Special Review (Pursuant to Lane Use Code Section 26.435.040.E): An application requesting an
appeal of the Stream Margin Map’s top of slope determination requires Special Review by the
Planning and Zoning Commission. The Planning and Zoning Commission is the final review body.
SUMMARY OF PROJECT:
EXISTING CONDITIONS: 1140 Black Birch is located in the Black Birch Estates subdivision outside the Aspen
Infill area. The property is zoned Low-Density Residential (R-30), is approximately 25,796 sq. ft., and
contains an approximately 3,400-sq. ft. single family residence. Located at the confluence of Castle Creek
and the Roaring Fork River, the property is entirely within the established Top of Slope demarcation
pursuant to the City of Aspen adopted Stream Margin maps (Figure 3). The 100’ year floodplain also
encumbers the eastern portion of the property. Property topography is generally flat with the exception of
a steeper slope leading down to the Roaring Fork River.
PROPOSAL: At this time, no development plans are proposed for the property and an alternative Top of
Slope Determination is the only requested review. It is the Applicant’s intention to demolish the existing
single family residence in the near term and construct a new single family residence. If successful in this
request, a future site plan and building plans will be developed for the property. Should the future project
move forward, a Stream Margin Review and Residential Design Standards (RDS) Review will be required
prior to Building Permit Submittal.
Figure 2 – Adopted Stream Margin Review map
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Figure 3 – proposed top of bank and setback
STAFF COMMENT:
Special Review:
Section 26.435.040.E, Special Review, requires an application seeking an appeal of the Stream Margin
Map’s Top of Slope designation be processed as a Special Review. The criteria for seeking variance from
the adopted Top of Slope map requires a surveyor to make an alternative determination which is
substantiated by the City Engineering Department. There are two (2) review criteria associated with
Special Review for an alternative Top of Slope Determination, Section 26.435.040.E and are included in
Exhibit A.
The Top of Slope determination site plan was submitted by a licensed surveyor and referred to the City of
Aspen Engineering for review. The application is supported by the Engineering Department and is
consistent with a Top of Slope Determination that was recently approved for the adjacent property to the
south. Staff finds that the proposal meets all of the standards of Land Use Code Section 26.435.040.E,
Special Review.
RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development Department Staff recommends the Planning and
Zoning Commission approve the request for Special Review for an Alternative Top of Slope Determination.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
“I move to approve the 1140 Black Birch Drive Special Review for an Alternative Top of Slope
Determination, subject to the attached draft Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution.”
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit A – Stream Margin Special Review- Top of Slope Determination - Review Criteria
Exhibit B – Application 22
RESOLUTION NO. ______
(SERIES OF 2019)
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
APPROVING SPECIAL REVIEW FOR AN ALTERNATIVE TOP OF SLOPE
DETERMINATION, FOR PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 14, BLACK
BIRCH ESTATES SUDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF
RECORDED MAY 1, 1967 IN PLAT BOOK 3 AT PAGE 244, COMMONLY KNOWN AS
1140 BLACK BIRCH DRIVE
Parcel No. 273501307005
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department received an application from
Andrew Dillon with Forum Phi Architecture LLC (Representative), on behalf Clayton Clark
(Property Owner and Applicant), requesting Special Review approval for an alternative Top of
Slope Determination for property at 1140 Black Birch Drive; and,
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department Staff reviewed the application for
compliance with the applicable review standards; and,
WHEREAS, the application was referred to the City of Aspen Engineering Department
who agreed with the alternative Top of Slope and stated that the proposal was consistent with other
alternative Top of Slope Determinations made in the immediate vicinity of the subject property;
and,
WHEREAS, upon review of the application and the applicable Land Use Code standards,
the Community Development Director recommended approval of the Special Review for an
Alternative Top of Slope Determination to the Planning and Zoning Commission; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed and
considered the development proposal under the applicable provisions of the Municipal Code as
identified herein, has reviewed and considered the recommendation of the Community Development
Director, and has taken and considered public comment at a duly noticed public hearing on November
19th, 2019; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission finds that the development
proposal meets the applicable review criteria and that the approval of the request is consistent with
the goals and objectives of the Land Use Code; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission finds that this Resolution
furthers and is necessary for the promotion of public health, safety, and welfare; and,
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WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution _____, Series of
2019, by a _____ to ______ (_____ - _____) vote, granting approval of Special Review for an
alternative Top of Slope Determination as identified herein.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission:
Section 1: Special Review for Top of Slope
Pursuant to the procedures and standards set forth in Title 26 of the Aspen Municipal Code, the
Planning and Zoning Commission hereby approves an alternative Top of Slope Determination as
identified in the attached Exhibit A.
Section 2: Further City of Aspen Review Required
No development plans have been provided in the application and this resolution is solely to
establish an alternative Top of Slope for the property. Prior to building permit submittal, the
property is subject to Stream Margin Review and Residential Design Review, including further
Engineering Review should proposed development impact the 100-year floodplain of the Roaring
Fork River.
Section 3:
This approval does not exempt the project from compliance with applicable zoning, building, or
any other applicable code regulations within the City of Aspen’s Municipal Code. The applicant
must submit a building permit application demonstrating compliance with all applicable codes
prior to any development on site.
Section 4:
All material representations and commitments made by the Applicant pursuant to the development
proposal approvals as herein awarded, whether in public hearing or documentation presented before
the Planning and Zoning Commission, are hereby incorporated in such site development approvals
and the same shall be complied with as if fully set forth herein, unless amended by an authorized
entity.
Section 5
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 ordinances repealed or amended as herein
provided, and the same shall be conducted and concluded under such prior ordinances.
Section 6:
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.
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APPROVED by the Commission at its meeting on November 19th, 2019.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION:
____________________________ ______________________________
Andrea Bryan, City Attorney Spencer McKnight, Chair
ATTEST:
____________________________
Jeannine Stickle, Assistant City Clerk
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Exhibit A
Special Review Criteria
Sec. 26.435.040. Stream margin review.
E. Special review. An application requesting a variance from the stream margin review
standards or an appeal of the Stream Margin Map's top of slope determination, shall be processed
as a special review in accordance with common development review procedure set forth in
Chapter 26.304. The special review shall be considered at a public hearing for which notice has
been published, posted and mailed, pursuant to Subsection 26.304.060.E.3 Paragraphs a, b and
c. Review is by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
A special review from the stream margin review determination may be approved, approved with
conditions or denied based on conformance with the following review criteria:
1. An authorized survey from a Colorado professionally licensed surveyor shows a different
determination in regard to the top of slope and 100-year flood plain than the Stream Margin
Map located in the Community Development Department and filed in the City Engineering
Department; and
Staff Response: The Applicant is proposing a new top of slope determination, and
has submitted a survey from a licensed surveyor showing the proposed Top of
Slope and 100-year flood plain. The Engineering Department has confirmed the
proposed alternative Top of Slope as sufficient and consistent with the alternative
Top of Slope Determination approved on the adjacent property to the south. Staff
finds this criterion to be met.
2. The proposed development meets the stream margin review standard(s) upon which the
Community Development Director had based the finding of denial.
Staff Response: Development/redevelopment is not proposed at this time. This
criterion is Not applicable.
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November 2017 City of Aspen|130 S. Galena St.|(970) 920 5090
CITY OF ASPEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
LAND USE APPLICATION
Project Name and Address:_________________________________________________________________________
Parcel ID # (REQUIRED) _____________________________
APPLICANT:
Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone #: ___________________________ email: __________________________________
REPRESENTIVATIVE:
Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone#: _____________________________ email:___________________________________
Description: Existing and Proposed Conditions
Review: Administrative or Board Review
Have you included the following?FEES DUE: $ ______________
Pre-Application Conference Summary
Signed Fee Agreement
HOA Compliance form
All items listed in checklist on PreApplication Conference Summary
Required Land Use Review(s):
Growth Management Quota System (GMQS) required fields:
Net Leasable square footage _________ Lodge Pillows______ Free Market dwelling units ______
Affordable Housing dwelling units_____ Essential Public Facility square footage ________
KAJ@KAJLAWFIRM.COM(281) 646-2905
440 LOUISIANA, SUITE 1600, HOUSTON TX, 77002
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PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY
DATE: December 13, 2018
PLANNER: Ben Anderson, 429.2765
PROJECT NAME AND ADDRESS: 1140 Black Birch
PARCEL ID# 273501307005
REPRESENTATIVE: Jordan Rich, Forum Phi
DESCRIPTION: (Existing and Proposed Conditions)
1140 Black Birch is in the R-30 Zone District. It is situated on the Roaring Fork River just beyond the
confluence with Castle Creek. The existing home (and the entire parcel) currently sits below the
established Top of Slope (according to the adopted Stream Margin Map). If future redevelopment of the
property were to happen, an alternative Top of Slope Determination must be established through a Special
Review, by the Planning and Zoning Commission pursuant to Land Use Code Section 26.435.040.E.
At this time, redevelopment is not proposed and the request is solely to determine an Alternative Top of
Slope. If an alternative Top of Slope and corresponding 15’ setback can be established, future
redevelopment will then be subject to a Stream Margin Review based on the new alternative Top of Slope.
Important to this process, early consultation with the City of Aspen’s Engineering Department in
determining if an alternative Top of Slope is possible and the location for an alternative is highly
recommended. The application for this review will be referred to the both the Engineering and Parks
Departments. Additionally, an accurate site improvement survey is required that depicts the relationship
with the Roaring Fork River, the 100 year floodplain, and the existing and proposed top of slope.
RELEVANT LAND USE CODE SECTIONS:
Section Number Section Title
26.304 Common Development Review Procedures
26.435.040 Stream Margin Review
For your convenience – links to the Land Use Application and Land Use Code are below:
Land Use Application Land Use Code
REVIEW BY:
• Staff for Complete Application
• Planning and Zoning Commission for Special Review
REQUIRED LAND USE REVIEW(S):
• Special Review – Alternative Top of Slope
PUBLIC HEARING: Yes, Planning and Zoning Commission
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It is the responsibility of applicant to coordinate with Planning staff to meet the notice requirements for the
public hearing:
PLANNING FEES: $3,250 deposit for 10 hours of staff time
(additional/fewer hours will be billed/refunded at a rate of $325 per hour)
REFERRAL FEES: Yes
-Engineering - $325 per Hour (1 hour deposit – additional hours will be billed at $325/hr.)
-Parks - $975 Flat Fee
TOTAL DEPOSIT: $4,550
APPLICATION CHECKLIST – These items should first be submitted in a paper copy.
Completed Land Use Application and signed Fee Agreement.
Pre-application Conference Summary (this document).
Street address and legal description of the parcel on which development is proposed to occur, consisting
of a current (no older than 6 months) certificate from a title insurance company, an ownership and
encumbrance report, or attorney licensed to practice in the State of Colorado, listing the names of all
owners of the property, and all mortgages, judgments, liens, easements, contracts and agreements
affecting the parcel, and demonstrating the owner’s right to apply for the Development Application.
Applicant’s name, address and telephone number in a letter signed by the applicant that states the
name, address and telephone number of the representative authorized to act on behalf of the applicant.
HOA Compliance form (Attached to Application)
A written description of the proposal and an explanation in written, graphic, or model form of how the
proposed development complies with the review standards relevant to the development application and
relevant land use approvals associated with the property.
Environmentally Sensitive Areas Specific Requirements
Stream Margin Review
1) Site Improvement Survey that clearly depicts existing and proposed top of slope and
the 15’ top of slope setback, floodplain, etc.
An 8 1/2” by 11” vicinity map locating the parcel within the City of Aspen.
Written responses to applicable review criteria.
Depending on further review of the case, additional items may be requested of the application. Once the
application is deemed complete by staff, the applicant/applicant’s representative will receive an e-mail requesting
submission of an electronic copy of the complete application and the deposit. Once the deposit is received, the
case will be assigned to a planner and the land use review will begin.
Disclaimer:
The foregoing summary is advisory in nature only and is not binding on the City. The summary is based on current
zoning, which is subject to change in the future, and upon factual representations that may or may not be accurate.
The summary does not create a legal or vested right.
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MEMORANDUM OF OWNERSHIP-ACCOMMODATION NO LIABILITY
PITKIN COUNTY TITLE, INC., A DULY LICENSED TITLE INSURANCE AGENT IN THE STATE OF COLORADO. BY
EXAMINATION OF THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO,
DISCLOSES THE FOLLOWING:
GRANTEE IN THE LAST INSTRUMENT OF CONVEYANCE
CLAYTON A. CLARK
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
LOT 14,
BLACK BIRCH ESTATES SUBDIVISION, according to the Plat thereof recorded May 1, 1967 in Plat Book 3 at
Page 244.
DEED OF TRUST APPARENTLY UNRELEASED
DEED OF TRUST FROM : CLAYTON A. CLARK
TO THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF THE COUNTY OF PITKIN
FOR THE USE OF : CADENCE BANK, N.A.
TO SECURE : $6,000,000.00
DATED : SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
RECORDED : SEPTEMBER 28, 2018
RECEPTION NO. : 650721
LIENS AND JUDGMENTS (AGAINST LAST GRANTEE) APPARENTLY UNRELEASED
NONE
THIS INFORMATION IS FOR YOUR SOLE USE AND BENEFIT AND IS FURNISHED AS AN ACCOMMODATION. THE
INFORMATION HAS BEEN TAKEN FROM THE PUBLIC RECORDS, WITHOUT REFERENCE TO, OR EXAMINATION
OF, INSTRUMENTS WHICH PURPORTS TO AFFECT THE REAL PROPERTY. THE INFORMATION IS NEITHER
GUARANTEED NOR CERTIFIED, AND IS NOT AN ABSTRACT OF TITLE, OPINION OF TITLE, NOR A GUARANTY OF
TITLE, AND OUR LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT CHARGED FOR THIS REPORT.
EFFECTIVE DATE: MAY 2, 2019
PITKIN COUNTY TITLE, INC.
BY:
Authorized Officer
JOB NO: ACCOM-CLARK
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FO~U ~'~-~i ~ Consent and Authorization to Represent
Date: July 24, 2019
Client: Clayton Clark, c/o Kendrick James
Client Address: 440 Louisiana, Suite 1600, Houston, TX 77002
City of Aspen Community Development Department
1 30 South Galena Street, 3~d Floor
Aspen, CO 81611
Re: 1140 Black Birch Dr., Aspen, CO 81611
Dear Director,
This letter shall serve as my approval for Clayton Clark, c/o Kendrick James (represented by Forum Phi) to apply
for and submit land use applications, building permit applications, and subsequent documentation for the property
at 1140 Black Birch Dr., Aspen, CO 81611. I authorize Forum Phi to submit, represent and obtain materials on the
behalf of the owner of 1140 Black Birch Dr., Aspen, CO 81611.
h ereby authorize Steev Wilson and Forum Phi to perform and submit documents related to planning, Building
Permit Application, or to gain building file information on our behalf for the project located at 1140 Black Birch Dr.,
Aspen, CO 81611. They may represent us during the application review and approval processes. They may act
on our behalf, may sign on our behalf all applications and permits, and any documents required or ancillary
thereto.
Steev Wilson, Partner, AIA
Forum Phi Architecture, LLC
715 W Main Street —Suite 204
Aspen, CO 81611
Sincerely,
Clayton Clark
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Homeowner Association Compliance Policy
All land use applications within the City of Aspen are required to include a Homeowner Association
Compliance Form (this form) certifying the scope of work included in the land use application complies
with all applicable covenants and homeowner association policies. The certification must be signed by
fheLroperty owner or Attorney represenfinq the property owner.
Name: CLAYTON CLARK C/O KENDRICK JAMESProperty
Owner ("I"): Email: KAJ@KAJLAWFIRM.COM Phone No.: (281) 646-2905
Address of
Property: 1140 BLACK BIRCH DRIVE, ASPEN CO, 81611
(subject of
application)
certify as follows: (pick one)
q This property is not subject to a homeowners association or other form of private covenant.
This property is subject to a homeowners association or private covenant and the improvements
proposed in this land use application do not require approval by the homeowners association or
covenant beneficiary.
q This property is subject to a homeowners association or private covenant and the improvements
proposed in this land use application have been approved by the homeowners association or
covenant beneficiary.
understand this policy and I understand the City of Aspen does not interpret, enforce, or manage the
applicability, meaning or effect of private covenants or homeowner association rules or bylaws.
u nderstand that this document is a public document.
Owner signature:
Owner printed name:
or,
Attorney signature:
Attorney printed name:
date:
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Aspen: 715 W. Main St, #204 Aspen, CO 81611
Basalt: 104 Midland Ave, #202 Basalt, CO 81621
FORUM PHI | 1140 Black Birch
Description of Proposal
APPEAL OF THE STREAM MARGIN MAP’S TOP OF SLOPE
The applicant is requesting an appeal of the Stream Margin Map's top of slope determination, to be processed
as a special review in accordance with common development review procedure. The existing T.O. Slope is
recorded on the other side of Black Birch Drive; per our survey the T.O. Slope has been determined to be
located on the property with a closer adjacency to the river.
Please see the improvement survey plat & topographic survey attached to this application packet, an authorized
survey from a Colorado professionally licensed surveyor, depicting a different determination in regards to the top
of slope and 100-year flood plain than the Stream Margin Map filed in the City Engineering Department.
There is no proposed development for the property at this time.
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PROJECT SITE:
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Code Responses
26.435.040 STREAM MARGIN REVIEW
E. Special review. An application requesting a variance from the stream margin review standards or an appeal of
the Stream Margin Map's top of slope determination, shall be processed as a special review in accordance with
common development review procedure set forth in Chapter 26.304. The special review shall be considered at a
public hearing for which notice has been published, posted and mailed, pursuant to Subsection 26.304.060.E.3
Paragraphs a, b and c. Review is by the Planning and Zoning Commission. A special review from the stream
margin review determination may be approved, approved with conditions or denied based on conformance with
the following review criteria:
1. An authorized survey from a Colorado professionally licensed surveyor shows a different
determination in regards to the top of slope and 100-year flood plain than the Stream Margin
Map located in the Community Development Department and filed in the City Engineering
Department; and
Please see attached Survey for top of slope determination and base flood elevation.
2. The proposed development meets the stream margin review standard(s) upon which the
Community Development Director had based the finding of denial.
The applicant meets all requirements of this standard as there is no proposed development.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning & Zoning Commission
FROM: Kevin Rayes, Planner & Lynn Rumbaugh, Transportation Program Manager
THRU: Jennifer Phelan, Deputy Planning Director
RE: Dockless Mobility Outreach
MEETING DATE: November 19, 2019
BACKGROUND:
Dockless mobility is defined as systems of electric (or
manual) bicycles and/or scooters that are available for
short-term rentals. These devices may be locked and
unlocked using a smartphone app without the
requirement of a bicycle rack or other docking station.
The dockless business model exists in many cities
throughout the country, bringing both benefits and
challenges (see Figures 1 & 2).
DOCKLESS MOBILITY IN ASPEN
In June 2019 Council directed staff to pause any
encroachment licensing for the dockless industry and
undertake a public outreach effort to gather
community sentiment around these programs.
In winter 2020, staff will return to Council with a
synopsis of public feedback as well as options for
dockless mobility management.
REQUEST OF P&Z
Staff hopes to maximize community input on this
topic- comments from commissioners plays an
important role in the discussion. You may share any
feedback / thoughts via the following methods:
• Discuss at P&Z Hearing
• Email: Kevin: kevin.rayes@cityofasen.com
• Visit the Aspen Community Voice website and
share your thoughts via the online survey at:
Aspencommunityvoice.com/docklessmobility
• Attend one of the open house sessions taking
place on December 4 at the Limelight:
o Session 1- 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
o Session 2- 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Figure 1: One benefit of dockless
mobility is providing alternative
transportation options
Figure 2: One challenge of dockless
mobility is parking on public rights-of-
way
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EXHIBIT
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AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
REQUIRED BY SECTION 26.304.060 (E), ASPEN LAND USE CODE
ADDRESS OF PROPERTY:
1140 BLACK BIRCH DRIVE , Aspen, CO
SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING DATE:
NOVEMBER 19TH 2019
STATE OF COLORADO )
) ss.
County of Pitkin )
1, ANDREW DILLON (name, please print)
being or representing an Applicant to the City of Aspen, Colorado, hereby personally
certify that I have complied with the public notice requirements of Section 26.304.060
(E) of the Aspen Land Use Code in the following manner:
VPublication of notice: By the publication in the legal notice section of an official
paper or a paper of general circulation in the City of Aspen at least fifteen (15)
days prior to the public hearing. A copy of the publication is attached hereto.
Posting of notice: By posting of notice, which form was obtained from the
Community Development Department, which was made of suitable, waterproof
materials, which was not less than twenty-two (22) inches wide and twenty-six
(26) inches high, and which was composed of letters not less than one inch in
height. Said notice was posted at least fifteen (15) days prior to the public hearing
on the 29 day of OCTOBER , 20 19 , to and including the date and time
of the public hearing. A photograph of the posted notice (sign) is attached hereto.
Mailing of notice. By the mailing of a notice obtained from the Community
Development Department, which contains the information described in Section
26.304.060(E)(2) of the Aspen Land Use Code. At least fifteen (15) days prior to
the public hearing, notice was hand delivered or mailed by first class postage
prepaid U.S. mail to all owners of property within three hundred (300) feet of the
property subject to the development application. The names and addresses of
property owners shall be those on the current tax records of Pitkin County as they
appeared no more than sixty (60) days prior to the date of the public hearing. A
copy of the oivners and goverrvnental agencies so noticed is attached hereto.
N/A Neighborhood Outreach: Applicant attests that neighborhood outreach,
suminarized and attached, was conducted prior to the first public hearing as
required in Section 26.304.035, Neighborhood Outreach. A copy of' the
neighborhood outreach summary, including the method ofpublic notification and
a copy of any documentation that was presented to the public is attached hereto.
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AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
REQUIRED BY SECTION 26.304.060 (E), ASPEN LAND USE CODE
ADDRESS OF PROPERTY:
1140 61V_-K 'Dx,-Pf , Aspen, CO
SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING DATE:
STATE OF COLORADO )
ss.
County of Pitkin )
I, W\ax-' C D)V (name, please print)
being or representing an Applicant to the City of Aspen, Colorado, hereby personally
certify that I have complied with the public notice requirements of Section 26.304.060
(E) of the Aspen Land Use Code in the following manner:
V-11'-publication of notice: By the publication in the legal notice section of an official
paper or a paper of general circulation in the City of Aspen at least fifteen (15)
days prior to the public hearing. A copy of the publication is attached hereto.
Posting of notice: By posting of notice, which form was obtained from the
Community Development Department, which was made of suitable, waterproof
materials, which was not less than twenty-two (22) inches wide and twenty-six
(26) inches high, and which was composed of letters not less than one inch in
height. Said notice was posted at least fifteen (15) days prior to the public hearing
on the day of , 20 , to and including the date and time
of the public hearing. A photograph of the posted notice (sign) is attached hereto.
Mailing of notice. By the mailing of a notice obtained from the Community
Development Department, which contains the information described in Section
26.304.060(E)(2) of the Aspen Land Use Code. At least fifteen (15) days prior to
the public hearing, notice was hand delivered or mailed by first class postage
prepaid U.S. mail to all owners of property within three hundred (300) feet of the
property subject to the development application. The names and addresses of
property owners shall be those on the current tax records of Pitkin County as they
appeared no more than sixty (60) days prior to the date of the public hearing. A
copy of the owners and governmental agencies so noticed is attached hereto.
Neighborhood Outreach: Applicant attests that neighborhood outreach,
summarized and attached, was conducted prior to the first public hearing as
required in Section 26.304.035, Neighborhood Outreach. A copy of the
neighborhood outreach summary, including the method of public notification and
a copy of any documentation that was presented to the public is attached hereto.
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