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CASE NUMBER 0039.2009.ASLU
PARCEL ID NUMBERS 2737 07306 852
PROJECTS ADDRESS 00 E BLEEKER AT
PLANNER JENNIFER PHELAN
CASE DESCRIPTION SPA AMENDMENT
REPRESENTATIVE JOHN LAATSCH —ASSET MGT
DATE OF FINAL ACTION 6.18.10
DATE OF FINAL REFUND/ CASE ABANDONED
PAYMENT
CLOSED BY ANGELA SCOREY ON: 10.15.14
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ASPEN CO 81611
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THE CITY OF ASPEN
Land Use Application
Determination of Completeness
Date: June 24, 2009
Dear City of Aspen Land Use Review Applicant,
We have received your land use application and reviewed it for completeness. The case number
an name assigned to this property is 0039.2009.ASLU,Galena Plaza— SPA Amendment.
��Your Land Use Application is incomplete:
We found that the application needs additional items to be submitted for it to be deemed
complete and for us to begin reviewing it. We need the following additional submission
contents for you application:
1) Letter from City Manager authorizing application.
2) Legal description of the property and proof/disclosure of ownership.
3) Site plans/elevations of the proposed improvements and written description of the
project.
4) A site improvement survey.
5) Existing site plans/elevations of the approved SPA.
6) Written responses to the review criteria associated with an SPA, Section 26.440.050,
Review Standards for development in a Specially Planned Area.
7) Signed `Agreement for Payment of City of Aspen Development Application Fees.'
8) Completed `Fee Waiver Request.'
9) The structure includes a commercial component: the ACRA offices, which triggers
review under Commercial Design Review, Chapter 26.412. The property is located
within the River Approach area of the Commercial, Lodging, and Historic District design
Objectives and Guidelines. Written responses to the review criteria are required.
Overall I would suggest submitting a complete application once the charrettes are completed and
the Applicant has a course of action to take. Please submit the aforementioned missing
submission items so that we may begin reviewing your application. No review hearings will be
scheduled until all of the submission contents listed above have been submitted and are to the
satisfaction of the City of Aspen Planner reviewing the land use application.
Other submission items may be requested throughout the review process as deemed necessary by
the Community Development Department. Please contact me at 429-2759 if you have any
questions.
T You,
ennifer Phelan, uty Director
City of Aspen, Community Development Department
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ATTACHMENT 2-LAND USE APPLICATION
PROJECT:
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Location: ('tkLei'4 5-T, F)cFPNS1 oJ Ski LGT- C1
(Indicate street address, lot&block number, legal description where appropriate)
Parcel ID#(REQUIRED) 74 T3 0-T3,o �, S
APPLICANT:
Name:
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REPRESENTATIVE:
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Address: 13 Pc
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TYPE OF APPLICATION: (please check all that apply):
❑ GMQS Exemption ❑ Conceptual PUD ❑ Temporary Use
❑ GMQS Allotment ❑ Final PUD(& PUD Amendment) ❑ Text/Map Amendment
❑ Special Review F-1 Subdivision ❑ Conceptual SPA
F-1 ESA—8040 Greenline, Stream ❑ Subdivision Exemption(includes Final SPA(& SPA
Margin,Hallam Lake Bluff, condom in i urnization) Amendment)
Mountain View Plane
[_1 Commercial Design Review F-1 Lot Split ❑ Small Lodge Conversion/
Expansion
❑ Residential Design Variance ❑ Lot Line Adjustment ❑ Other:
❑ Conditional Use
EXISTING CONDITIONS: (description of existing buildings, uses,previous approvals,etc.)
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PROPOSAL: (description of proposed buildings, uses,modifications,etc.)
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Have you attached the following? FEES DUE: S
Pre-Application Conference Summary
Attachment#1, Signed Fee Agreement
Response to Attachment#3, Dimensional Requirements Form
F-1 Response to Attachment#4, Submittal Requirements-Including Written Responses to Review Standards
F-1 3-D Model for large project
All plans that are larger than 8.5"X 111"must be folded. A disk with an electric copy of all written text
(Microsoft Word Format)must be submitted as part of the application. Large scale projects should include an
electronic 3-D model. Your pre-application conference summary will indicate if you must submit a 3-D model.
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June 23, 2009 �iTY OF ASPEK
Chris Bendon
Community Development Director
City of Aspen
Re: Galena Plaza SPA Amendment
Dear Chris:
Please accept this letter as authorizing the inclusion of City-owned land and City rights-
of-way in the planning review of the Galena Plaza SPA Amendment. Specifically, the
City property to be included in this application consists of Rio Grande Subdivision Lot 2,
generally knows as the Rio Grande Garage and Galena Plaza.
Sincerely,
Steve Barwick
City Manager
City of Aspen
Attach: A—Pre-application Conference Summary
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CITY OF ASPEN
PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY
PLANNER: Ben Gagnon, 429=2755 DATE: 6,2.09
PROJECT: Galena Plaza SPA Amendment
REPRESENTATIVE: City of Aspen Asset Management Dept.
DESCRIPTION: The Asset Management Dept. is under contract with Walker Engineering and Insite Inc., a
landscape design firm to replace the roof of the Rio Grande Garage to prevent further
structural deterioration, and to redesign the landscaping. The scope of work may include
extending the roof over the open auto bays and will include improved pedestrian treatments
for Galena St. Extension. Asset intends to hold a multi-departmental charette for this project,
including the library, APD, SO, Parks, Engineering and ComDev, to generate several options.
This will be followed by a public charrette process exploring these and potentially other
options. Following the public charette, Asset Dept. intends to coordinate again with other
departments to adopt a proposal for application. The land use review is an SPA Amendment,
including a Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation to City Council, as the final
authority. There are no buildings, net leasable space or residential units involved.
Potential HP administrative review or HPC review with regard to a portion of Galena Street
Extension located within the Commercial Core Historic District, pending Council approval of
code change authorizing HPC purview over city rights-of-way this summer.
Relevant Land Use Code Section(s): Land Use Code Section(s) based upon original application date
26.304 Common Development Review Procedures
26.440 Specially Planned Area
Review by: - Staff for complete application
- multi-departmental charrette
- public charrette
- Referral agencies for technical considerations
- Potential HP administrative or HPC review (see narrative above)
- P&Z for recommendation to City Council
- City Council for SPA Amendment
Public Hearing: Yes, at P &Z, and at City Council
Total Number of Application Copies: 20 Copies (12 P&Z/8 Council)
To apply, submit the following information:
1. Fees agreement (fees are waived).
2. Applicant's name, address and telephone number, contained within a letter signed by the applicant stating the
name, address, and telephone number of the representative authorized to act on behalf of the applicant.
3. Street address and legal description of the parcel on which development is proposed to occur.
4. Completed Land Use Application.
5. Pre-application Conference Summary.
6. An 81/2" x 11" vicinity map locating the subject parcel within the City of Aspen.
7. Existing and proposed elevation drawings and site plan that includes landscaping plan.
8. 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. Please include existing
conditions as well as proposed.
10. All other materials required pursuant to the specific submittal requirements. [Section 26.440.060(B)1(a-f)
11. Site improvement survey including topography and vegetation showing the current status, including all easements
and vacated rights of way, of the parcel certified by a registered land surveyor, licensed in the state of Colorado.
12. Applicants are advised that building plans will be required to meet the International Building Code as adopted by the
City of Aspen, the Federal Fair Housing Act, and CRS 9.5.112. Please make sure that your application submittal
addresses these building-related and accessibility regulations. You may contact the Building Department at 920-
5090 for additional information.
13. List of adjacent property owners within 300'for public hearing (contact GIS Dept.)
14. Copies of prior approvals (already included in application file).
15. Applications shall be provided in paper format(number of copies noted above) as well as the text only on either of
the following digital formats. Compact Disk (CD)-preferred, Zip Disk or Floppy Disk. Microsoft Word format is
preferred. Text format easily convertible to Word is acceptable.
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.
CITY OF ASPEN
PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY JUN 2 2 2009
PLANNER: Ben Gagnon,429-2755 DATE: 6.2.0 `
PROJECT: Galena Plaza SPA Amendment
REPRESENTATIVE: City of Aspen Asset Management Dept.
DESCRIPTION: The Asset Management Dept. is under contract with Walker Engineering and Insite Inc., a
landscape design firm to replace the roof of the Rio Grande Garage to prevent further
structural deterioration, and to redesign the landscaping. The scope of work may include
extending the roof over the open auto bays and will include improved pedestrian treatments
for Galena St. Extension. Asset intends to hold a multi-departmental charette for this project,
including the library, APD, SO, Parks, Engineering and ComDev, to generate several options.
This will be followed by a public charrette process exploring these and potentially other
options, Following the public charette, Asset Dept. intends to coordinate again with other
departments to adopt a proposal for application. The land use review is an SPA Amendment,
including a Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation to City Council, as the final
authority. There are no buildings, net leasable space or residential units involved.
Potential HP administrative review or HPC review with regard to a portion of Galena Street
Extension located within the Commercial Core Historic District, pending Council approval of
code change authorizing HPC purview over city rights-of-way this summer.
Relevant Land Use Code Section(s): Land Use Code Section(s) based upon original application date
26.304 Common Development Review Procedures
26.440 Specially Planned Area
Review by: - Staff for complete application
- multi-departmental charrette
- public charrette
- Referral agencies for technical considerations
- Potential HP administrative or HPC review (see narrative above)
- P&Z for recommendation to City Council
- City Council for SPA Amendment
Public Hearing: Yes, at P &Z, and at City Council
Total Number of Application Copies: 20 Copies (12 P&Z/8 Council)
To apply, submit the following information:
1. Fees agreement (fees are waived).
2. Applicant's name, address and telephone number, contained within a letter signed by the applicant stating the
name, address, and telephone number of the representative authorized to act on behalf of the applicant.
3. Street address and legal description of the parcel on which development is proposed to occur,
4. Completed Land Use Application.
5. Pre-application Conference Summary.
6. An 8 1/2" x 11"vicinity map locating the subject parcel within the City of Aspen.
7. Existing and proposed elevation drawings and site plan that includes landscaping plan.
8. 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. Please include existing
conditions as well as proposed.
10. All other materials required pursuant to the specific submittal requirements. [Section 26.440.060(B)1(a-f)
11. Site improvement survey including topography and vegetation showing the current status, including all easements
and vacated rights of way, of the parcel certified by a registered land surveyor, licensed in the state of Colorado.
12. Applicants are advised that building plans will be required to meet the International Building Code as adopted by the
City of Aspen, the Federal Fair Housing Act, and CRS 9.5.112. Please make sure that your application submittal
addresses these building-related and accessibility regulations. You may contact the Building Department at 920-
5090 for additional information,
13. List of adjacent property owners within 300'for public hearing (contact GIS Dept.)
14. Copies of prior approvals (already included in application file).
15. Applications shall be provided in paper format(number of copies noted above) as well as the text only on either of
the following digital formats. Compact Disk (CD)-preferred, Zip Disk or Floppy Disk. Microsoft Word format is
preferred. Text format easily convertible to Word is acceptable.
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.
.JUN 2 2 1009
CITY OF ASPEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT $.w
Agreement for Payment of City of Aspen Development Application Fees
CITY OF ASPEN(hereinafter CITY)and i S 47 `y
(hereinafter APPLICANT)AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. APPLICANT has submitted to CITY an application for
(hereinafter,THE PROJECT).
2. APPLICANT understands and agrees that City of Aspen Ordinance No. 48 (Series of
2006) establishes a fee structure for Land Use applications and the payment of all processing fees is a
condition precedent to a determination of application completeness.
3. APPLICANT and CITY agree that because of the size, nature or scope of the proposed
project, it is not possible at this time to ascertain the full extent of the costs involved in processing the
application. APPLICANT and CITY further agree that it is in the interest of the parties that
APPLICANT make payment of an initial deposit and to thereafter permit additional costs to be billed
to APPLICANT on a monthly basis. APPLICANT agrees additional costs may accrue following their
hearings and/or approvals. APPLICANT agrees he will be benefited by retaining greater cash liquidity
and will make additional payments upon notification by the CITY when they are necessary as costs are
incurred. CITY agrees it will be benefited through the greater certainty of recovering its full costs to
process APPLICANT'S application.
4. CITY and APPLICANT further agree that it is impracticable for CITY staff to
complete processing or present sufficient information to the Planning Commission and/or City Council
to enable the Planning Commission and/or City Council to make legally required findings for project
consideration,unless current billings are paid in full prior to decision.
5. Therefore,APPLICANT agrees that in consideration of the CITY's waiver of its right
to collect full fees prior to a dete ination of application�c mpleteness, APPLICANT shall pay an
initial deposit in the amount of$ which is for_ L hours of Community
Development staff time, and if actual recorded costs exceed the initial deposit,APPLICANT shall pay
additional monthly billings to CITY to reimburse the CITY for the processing of the application
mentioned above, including post approval review at a rate of$235.00 per planner hour over the initial
deposit. Such periodic payments shall be made within 30 days of the billing date. APPLICANT further
agrees that failure to pay such accrued costs shall be grounds for suspension of processing, and in no
case will building permits be issued until all costs associated with case processing have been paid.
CITY OF ASPEN APPLICANT
By: By:
Chris Bendon
Community Development Director Date:
\ Billing Address and Telephone Number:
" \ ' tY Required
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ATTACHMENT 3
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS FORM
Project: G k,�-N fLAzi) 5 PA Ajt�---& AUN i
Applicant: C i T''( A SC E(�/
Location: &R"A PLAO N
Zone District: P v a
Lot Size: M,
Lot Area: 5 P\
(for the purposes of calculating Floor Area, Lot Area may be reduced for areas
within the high water mark, easements, and steep slopes. Please refer to the
definition of Lot Area in the Municipal Code.)
Commercial net leasable: Existing: Proposed.-
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Number of residential units: Existing: C)___Proposed.-- 0 ___
Number of bedrooms: Existing.-__ C) __Proposed.-___ 0
Proposed % of demolition (Historic properties only):
DIMENSIONS:
Floor Area: Existing: a � Allowable: Proposed.-
Principal bldg. height: Existing.•-4Allowable: Proposed:
Access. bldg. height: Existing. Allowable. _ Proposed:
On-Site parking: Existing:_ Required:__ Proposed:
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% Site coverage: Existing: i Required: Proposed:_
% Open Space: Existing: Required:_ Proposed.-_
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Front Setback: Existing: Required: Proposed:
Rear Setback: Existing: Required: _ Proposed:
Combined F/R: Existing: Required: Proposed:__
Side Setback: Existing: Required: Proposed: -
Side Setback: Existing: Required: Proposed:__ _
Combined Sides: Existing: _Required: __- Proposed:
Distance Between Existing Required: _ _Proposed.'
Buildings
Existing non-conformities or encroachments:
Variations requested: t� �
EXHIBIT 3
RESOLUTION NO. 37
(Series of 1988)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ASPEN, COLORADO
APPROVING THE CONCEPTUAL SPA PLAN FOR THE RIO GRANDE PARCEL
WHEREAS, the City Council of Aspen, Colorado (hereinafter
"Council") has reviewed the Conceptual SPA Plan for the Rio
Grande (hereinafter "Plan") at public hearings held on September
26, October 10 and October 17, 1988 ; and
WHEREAS, the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of the Conceptual SPA Plan for the Rio
Grande through its Resolution No. 88-6; and
WHEREAS, in September of 1987, the Council endorsed and the
Planning and Zoning Commission adopted the Aspen Area
Comprehensive Plan: Transportation Element (hereinafter
"Transportation Plan") which identified appropriate concepts for
the Rio Grande property; and
WHEREAS, in the Spring of 1988, RFTA and the Council
retained the services of a consulting team headed by RNL Design
of Denver to develop appropriate physical and financial
alternatives for a parking facility on the Rio Grande property;
and
WHEREAS, based on their review of the Conceptual SPA Plan
for the Rio Grande property, the Council makes the following
findings:
Parking - The City Council concurs with P&Z that the
parking facility should be hidden from view and allow the
potential for other transportation related uses.
Library/Other Public Buildings - The City Council supports
the conceptual location of the library. The idea of hiding
development or minimizing the visual impact of development
may not be an appropriate concept for important public
buildings, such as the Library or the Arts buildings. These
buildings should be attractive and designed in a manner
which indicates the buildings ' importance to the community.
Additionally, setting back the Library from Mill Street to
avoid the "canyon effect" which could occur because of the
location and height of the Jerome is an idea which may be
overstated. The Council finds that creating activity on the
Mill Street streetscape by setting the library close to the
sidewalk is important.
The Council finds that Galena Street will become an
important pedestrian connection between the Rio Grande
(Library, Arts, River) and the Mall/downtown area.
Therefore, pedestrian access should be improved between the
downtown and the river using Galena Street and continuing
the pedestrian treatment through the Rio Grande to the
river. In order to ensure this pedestrian flow the
architectural element on top of the parking facility roof
which covers the stairwell and elevator shaft should be
located off the Galena Street corridor.
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Plaza - The roof of the parking facility should be a people
place with landscaping and not considered for parking. It
is important that this area be designed so that it does not
become a dead space.
Teen Center - The City Council finds that the Teen Center is
an important community function and directs staff to develop
building designs associated with the parking facility plaza.
Transit Shuttle - The Council believes that a shuttle
corridor which continues north on Galena Street along the
east side of the parking facility can avoid some of the
traffic congestion associated with Mill Street.
Circulation - The Council finds that, if possible, Spring
Street should be located to allow for the possibility of a
gas station associated with the Cap's property. The
location of Spring Street should not negatively effect Cap's
business.
Snowdump/Snowmelt - The Council finds the land use impact of
a snowdump unacceptable and in an effort to reduce that
impact will install a snowmelt machine(s) in the northwest
embankment of the impound lot area.
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Impound Lot - The Council finds that the impound lot is an
unacceptable use of the Rio Grande property and will
relocate it as soon as possible.
Revegetation - The snowdump and impound lot areas should be
revegetated to enhance the park aspects of the Rio Grande
site. This should be done as soon as the snowdump and
impound lot uses are eliminated.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO:
Section 1
That the Council does hereby approve the Conceptual SPA Plan
for the Rio Grande with the following conditions:
Conditions to be addressed as part of conceptual approval
1. The City and County should agree to amend the 1982 Land
Exchange Agreement in order to avoid future confusion
regarding uses on the Rio Grande site. If the library is
not located on the Oden area of the site, then the Arts
group requests that the site be retained for a Performing
Arts Center.
Conditions to be addressed at precise plan stage
1. The applicant(s) shall submit a site plan, landscaping plan,
building design plan and building design techniques which
illustrate how the development compliments or enhances the
neighborhood. Plans for mitigation of impacts caused by the
Spring Street extension on the surrounding neighborhood
(ie. ,Oklahoma Flats) should also be presented. All plans
submitted shall comply with the requirements of Article 7 . ,
Division 8, Specially Planned Area, of the Aspen Land Use
Regulations and shall be consistent with the representations
of the approved Conceptual Plan.
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2. The following environmental studies and mitigation plans
shall be prepared to the satisfaction of the Environmental
Health Department:
a. Air pollution resulting from the starting of
automobiles in and mechanical ventilation of the
parking facility.
b. Water pollution hazards as a result of runoff from
impervious surfaces and the use of chemical snow
melting substances.
C. The loss of any storm water detention areas.
3 . The City shall maintain the alley for fire protection
purposes.
4 . The parking structure shall be sprinklered.
5. Any downtown shuttle should service the Rio Grande site,
Post Office, pedestrian access points to the parking
facility and Rio Grande recreational and cultural areas, as
well as important activity centers in the downtown.
6. The applicants shall provide to the satisfaction of the
Engineering Department the following:
a. A drainage plan.
b. A full survey with title blocks, a list of easements
and encumbrances.
C. An overlay of the survey showing utilities (this should
be signed by each utility) .
7. The applicants shall work with the City and private
utilities to develop an acceptable utilities plan.
8 . The following actions are encouraged as part of the
development of the Rio Grande site:
a. Increased enforcement of on-street parking requirements
in the downtown.
b. Review the existing time zone requirements for parking
in the downtown.
C. Implement the Roaring Fork Greenway Plan and the
Parks/Recreation/Open Space/Trails Plan.
d. Relocate the snowdump.
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e. Relocate impound lot.
9. The City shall develop a fee structure for the Rio Grande
parking facility which is inexpensive for the user and also
discourages use of the automobile.
10. The applicants shall indicate how many employees will be
generated by the proposal and how employee housing
requirements will be addressed.
11. Each applicant shall submit information for the Growth
Management Quota Exemption for essential public facilities.
12 . The City shall develop plans for improving the pedestrian
access between the Mall and the Rio Grande using Galena
Street. A Galena Street pedestrian corridor should be
compatible with the Mall and compatible with the Rio Grande
pedestrian system which extends through the Rio Grande to
the river.
13 . The Library shall have the ability to expand to the east 44
feet on top of the parking facility, if their program needs
in the long-term future justify this expansion.
14 . The City and Teen . Center group shall work together to
develop a Teen Center in conjunction with the parking
facility plaza.
15. The architectural element on top of the parking facility
roof which covers the stairwell and elevator shaft should be
relocated to an area off of the Galena Street access. This
will allow for an uninterrupted pedestrian corridor between
the downtown and the river.
16. The extension of Spring Street shall be designed so as not
to preclude the possibility of a service/gas station in
conjunction with Cap' s auto.
17 . The City and Library should agree on who is responsible for
what percent of general site improvements, these include,
but are not limited to utility improvements, transportation
improvements and landscaping improvements.
18 . The City shall experiment with a snowmelt machine as a way
of reducing the impact of the snowdump on the property.
19. The City shall reserve the area known as the Snowdump for
future Arts Usage; however, if the Library does not use the
Oden parcel, then the Arts Groups retain the right to use
the Oden site instead of the Snowdump area.
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Dated: , 1988 .
William L. Stirling, Mayor
I. Kathryn S. Koch, duly appointed and acting City Clerk do
certify that the foregoing is a true and accurate copy of that
resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Aspen,
Colorado, at a meeting held 1988.
Kathryn S. Koch, City Clerk
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RIO GRAND PARKING FACILITY
PRECISE S . P. A.
GMQS EXEMPTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE #
I LAND USE APPLICATION FORM
2a
II MINIMUM SUBMISSION CONTENTS
1 . Applicant ' s name , address & 3
telephone #
Authorized representative ' s name,
address & telephone #
2 . Street Address & legal description 3
of the parcel
3. Disclosure of ownership and 3
certificate of title
4 . Vicinity map 4
5. Compliance with review standards 3
III SPECIFIC SUBMISSION CONTENTS
1 . A precise plan of the proposed
development
Existing Zoning 5
Existing Site & Utilities Plan 6
Proposed Site & Utilities Plan 7
Existing Drainage Plan 8
Proposed Drainage Plan 9
New Site Plan 10
Plan .level 1 11
Plan Level 2 12
Plan Level 3 13
Plan Level 4 14
Plaza Isometric Drawing 15
Spring Street Elevations 16
Sections ( 2) 17
Traffic Plan 18
Landscape Concept 19
Shuttle Route Plan 20
Perspective Drawings
View From Park 21
View at Galena 22
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ATTAQ D EN1' 1
LAND USE APPLICATION FORM
1) Project Name ASPEN PARKING FACILITY
2) Project Location RIO GRANDE PROPERTY which lies between the alley (blk 86)
LIBRARY SITE, CAPS AUTO, THE RIO GRANDE PLAYING FIELDS , THE COUNTY JAIL
(indicate stmt address, lot & block number, legal description where
appropriate)
3) Present Zoning PUBLIC (SPA) 4) Lot Size 4 AC ± of the total
15. 5 Ac Rio Grande
5) Applicant's Name, Address & Phone # CITY OF ASPEN, 130 S . GALENA Parcel
ASPEN, CO 81611 925-2020
6) Representative's Name, Address & Phone # RNL DESIGN, c/o DAVID GIBBON
418 E . COOPER AVE, ASPEN, CO 61611 925-5968
7) Type of Application (Please check all that apply) :
Conditional Use Cmyx pt ual. SPA Conceptual Historic Dev.
Special Review X Final SPA Final Historic Dev.
8040 Greenline Conceptual- PUD Minor Historic Dev.
Stream Margin Final PUD Historic Demolition
Maintain view Plane Subdivision Historic Designation
Cay1cminiumization Text/Map Amendment X GMQS Allotment
Dort Sp1i t/Iat Line GMS ExmUticn
Adjustment
8) Description of Existing err Uses (umber and type of existing structures;
approximate sq. ft.; umber of bedrooms; any previous approvals granted to the
PAY) -
EXISTING USES ARE OPEN SPACE, SURFACE PARKING, STABLE FOR HORSES ,
BIKE/PEDESTRIAN PATH, AND PLAYING FIELD.
9) Description of Development Application
CONSTRUCTION OF 420 - CAR, 4 LEVEL SUBSURFACE PARKING FACILITY WITH
4 , 000SF t SPACE FOR AIRLINE BAGGAGE & TICKETING, POSSIBLE
REGIONAL BUS, AND A SURFACE LANDSCAPED PUBLIC PARK/PLAZA WITH GALENA
SHUTTLE PICK-UP. BIKE PATII WILL REMAIN & BE EXPANDED FOR USE BY SHUTTLE .
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X Resportse to Attachment 2, Minimum Submission Contents
X Rye to Attachment 3, Specific Submission Contents
X Respoahse to Attachment 4, Review Standards for Your Application
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2. A statement specifying the underlying zone district and the
uses proposed for the parcel.
The entire 15 . 5 Ac Rio Grande Parcel consists of :
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However , this submission concerns itself with only 4 Ac , + -
of which all is PUD (SPA ) zoned . (See existing zoning map) .
The uses proposed for this 4 +/- I area are as follows :
420 - Car subsurface parking facility.
4000. +/- S. F . Airline ticketing/baggage handling ; possible
regional bus .
Surface parking adjacent to Rio Grande playing field .
Re-aligned and improved Spring Street extension from Mill
Street to Spring Street with landscaped surface parking.
Surface landscaped public park/plaza adjacent to alley and
Galena Street .
Shuttle pick-up & pedestrian shelter hike path/shuttle route
to lower Rio Grande area .
Re-aligned Rio Grande Playing field .
3. A statement outlining a development and completion schedule.
Conceptual SPA Submittal 9/26/88
On-site Design Session 9/27-9/28
Final Dev. Plan Submittal 10/25/88
Schematic Design Phase (4 Wks) 9/26-10/28/88
SPA P & Z Public Hearing 11/15/88
Design Development Phase (4 Wks ) 10/24-11/18/88
Construction Document Phase ( 10 Wks) 11/21//8-1/29/89
Record Final Dev. Plan 1/4/89
Final Document Check 1/18-1/29/89
Advertise For Bids (4 Wks ) 2/1-3/1/89
Open Bids 3/1/89
Negotiate & Sign Const. Contract (4 Wks)3/1-4/1/89
Notice to Proceed 4/1/89
Construction Period ( 9 Mos/4 Mos/3 Mos ) 4/1/89-7/1/90
Issue Certificate of Substantial
Completion 12/19/89
Begin Garage Operations 12/26/89
Complete Plaza & Ext . Landscaping 5/1/-7/1/90
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"Parking - the City Council concurs with P & Z that the
Parking Facility should be hidden from view and allow
the potential for other transportation related uses . "
"Pedestrian Access - Should be improved between the
downtown and the river using Galena Street and
continuing the pedestrian treatment through the Rio
Grande to the river . "
"Plaza - the roof of the parking facility should be a
people place with landscaping and not considered for
parking . It is important that this area be designed so
that is does not become a dead space . "
"Transit Shuttle - the council believes that a shuttle
corridor which continues north on Galena St. along the
east side of the parking facility can avoid some of the
traffic congestion associated with Mill Street .
"Circulation - the council finds that if possible ,
Spring Street should be located to allow for the
possibility of a gas station associated with the Cap ' s
property . The location of Spring Street should not
negatively affect Cap ' s business . "
The design of the SPA as shown on the drawings and
illustrations which follow fulfills the intent and the
substance of all of those uses and concerns . Parking ,
pedestrian access , plaza , transit shuttle , and auto
circulation have been designed to successfully embody all
the stated objectives of the SPA and to be a functional and
attractive addition to the downtown urban fabric , while
leaving the library site and the bulk of the lower Rio
Grande area free for their respective future uses .
At this point we will seek to address the seventeen ( 17 )
conditions set forth in the Resolution :
1. The applicant(s) shall submit a site plan, landscaping plan,
building design plan, and building design techniques which
illustrate how the development compliments or enhances the
neighborhood. Plans for mitigation of impacts caused by the
Spring Street extension on the surrounding neighborhood
( i . e. Oklahoma Flats ) should also be presented. (Comply
with Art 7, Div. , 8, S.P.A. )
Landscape Features :
The project will include a series of landscape improvements
which will be associated with various use areas of the
project . On the top of the parking structure itself, a
highly landscaped park area will be developed . This park
area will include multi-use grassed areas which can
accommodate a variety of performing arts . In the high
traffic areas surrounding the elevator and stair towers a
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Two other features of pedestrian use will also be included
in the plan; the first being the loading and unloading area
associated with the ground level of the parking structure
and , secondly the continuation of the bike trail which
connects Galena Street to the lower part of the Rio Grande
While this is predominantly a bike path, it also
has the capability of being used for pedestrians who are
connecting to the river valley corridor .
Open Space :
The development of the parking garage will actually increase
the amount of usable open space which exists on the site.
This rimarily accomplished because of the development of
a u park op the structure . This new park will form
an an entrance feature to the visitor utilizing the
parking structure and will provide a multiple purpose space
for community activities. In total , approximately 17 , 000
square feet of park space will be created as a result of
i this ro 'ect. In addition , the replacement of the existing
surface parking lot will be done in a formalized manner
-mac Inc ude landscape buffer zones and planting
within the pa ounting to a total area of 13 , 000
Ssquare feet._ in the future an urban style mall or park
is continued from the existing malls via Galena Street , the
open space design provides a terminus for that pedestrian
use . In addition , landscape and open space in front of the
Pitkin County jail will be upgraded and improved and brought
to an elevation which makes it more usable than in its
current condition. In total , the project area includes 4 . 13
acres of land of which, 35 percentage will remain as open
space as calculated under the City of Aspen Land Use Code.
Architectural Character :
Elevations of the building are designed to be small-scale
and unobtrusive . From Mill Street, the entrance ramp
between Cap ' s and the library leads to a one-story facade
set back over 150 ft . from the street . The facade is
defined by a scored stucco surface , brick and projecting
planters. The north elevation is a one-story facade with
pitched , standing-seam metal roof unctuated by dormers nd
gables . The facade has pedestrian scale s ore- ront window
and door fronts along Spring Street extension , with awnings
above to give shelter , color , signage and scale to the
facade . Recessed auto entrance/exits , public stairways , and
planters define both ends of this facade . The facade
materials are brick, stucco and an enamelled metal- roof .
2. The following environmental studies and mitigation plans
shall be prepared to the satisfaction of the Environmental
Health Department:
a. Air Pollution resulting from the starting of automobiles
in the mechanical ventilation of the parking facility.
b. Review the existing time zone requirements for parking in
the downtown.
Present parking zones in the downtown do not match need , and
have been skewed to shorter times in an artificial attempt
at a solution to make more parking spaces available .
Negative side effects of these shorter duration time zones
have been excessive traffic changing places and searching
for new available spaces , and excessive violations.
It is proposed that 270 on-street spaces be changed from 1 ,
hour to 2 hour duration. The 1 hour spaces changed should
be those most removed from the mall , such as those on Main
and on Hopkins , and the northern blocks of Hunter . These
changes will bring proportions of parking supply in line
with the observed parking demand . It will also allow
parking control officers to more thoroughly cover their
assigned areas, as it takes less time to enforce 2 hour
limits than 1 hour limits . (See existing parking supply,
Appendix #4 ) .
c . Implement the Roaring Fork Greenway Plan and the
Parks/Recreation/Open Space/Trails Plan.
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The new rooftop park/p laza , p edestrian concourse and
stairs down to the Spring Street extension , and the re-paved
bike path alongside the facility all respond to and fulfill
elements of these plans . More over , the facility improves
public access to the Roaring Fork and brings the Greenway
Plan closer to full implementation .
. d.Relocate the Snowdump.
This is beyond the scope of work and boundaries of the area
proposed to be treated in this precise SPA submission.
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9. The city shall develop a fee structure for the Rio Grande
parking facility which is inexpensive for the user and also
discourages the use of the automobile.
The $1 . 00 daily flat rate has been the model used for most
financial projections and user_ estimates . This model has
also been favorably received during public input meetings on
the facility .
Several important refinements to this model should be
considered :
1 ) An employee pass of some kind which is sponsored by such
groups as the ARA, C .C . L.C , and R. F .T.A.
2 ) A reduced rate during the off-seasons and ,
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11. Each applicant shall submit information for the Growth
Management Quota Exemption for essential public facilities.
The Parking Facility precise SPA Plan is a public facility
which fulfills and implements the Aspen Area Comprehensive
Plan: Transportation Element adopted in 1987. Specifically,
the transportation element calls for the construction of a
parking facility on the Rio Grande property as is proposed
herein. (For further discussion of the G.M.Q.S. Exemption,
see Section IV. , Review Standards, below) .
12. The City shall develop plans for improving the pedestrian
access between the Mall and the Rio Grande —the Rio Grand-%--
using Galena Street.
a . Galena Street pedestrian corridor should be compatible
with the Mall and compatible with the Rio Grande pedestrian
system which extends through the Rio Grande to the river.
This application is in full agreement with this goal and
seeks to implement it . However , the boundaries of the
precise S .P.A. area are only a small part of the entire
Galena pedestrian corridor . The Galena Street pedestrian
elements included in this plan have been discussed at length
above , including the roof top plaza, shuttle circle , special
paving , planting , lampposts and large-scale steps down to
the Spring Street extension and toward the river .
We encourage the City to develop plans for carrying special
paving across Main Street and toward the Mall , widening
sidewalks, integrated planting areas, and parallel parking
both sides of Galena to allow greater area for sidewalks and
plantings along both sides of the street from the Mall area
to the Courthouse .
13. The library shall have the ability to expand to the east 44
feet on top of the parking facility, if their program needs
in the long term justify this expansion.
The parking Facility no longer occupies space beneath the
library , and this former limitation on the library may
reduce the need for the library to expand on top of the
parking facility.
Such expansion is possible provided that the library conform
to the levels and structural limitations posed by the
completed -parking facility . The desirability - of such -an
expansion and the corresponding reduction in size of the
roof top park/plaza will need to be reviewed by a future
planning commission and City Council when such a proposal is
brought forward .
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2. The applicant shall demonstrate that the impacts of the
essential public facility will be mitigated, including those
associated with the generation of additional employees, the
demand for parking, road and transit services, and the need
for basic services including but not limited to water
supply, sewage treatment, drainage control, fire and police
protection , and solid waste disposal . It shall also be
demonstrated that the proposed development has a negligible
adverse impact on the City's air , water, land, and energy
resources , and is visually compatible with surrounding
areas.
The facility is visually compatible with scale of Aspen, as
discussed above. The exposed facades are composed of one-
story elements , planters and storefronts with awnings .
Materials are brick and stucco with an enamel steel pitched
roof . The large roof-top plaza is fully landscaped as a
structured plaza/passive park, which is compatible with the
adjacent Rio Grande green space and Courthouse north lawn
area.
The facility has negligible adverse impacts on air , water ,
land, and energy resources. The facility will be unheated
and will not require large amounts of energy. The land area
required by the facility itself is less than one acre, and
this entire footprint is given back to the City as a new
park/plaza. The facility consumes very little water , and
acts to reduce air pollution in the City by reducing the
number of cars circling the down town looking for/changing
parking places . The mitigation of exhaust fumes exhausted
from the facility will be acceptable , as discussed more
fully above in Sec II . 5. 2 . Strict dust control measures
during excavation and construction will be required of the
general contractor .
_. Demand for basic services is not burdensome to the City.
Solid waste disposal needs will be negligible . Sewage
disposal needs can be adequately handled by the 8 inch line
which runs east/west near the proposed Spring Street
extension location . Two public rest rooms will be provided
in the facility near the parking attendant 's booth on the
third level . Surface drainage will be collected and
directed to adjacent storm sewers as shown on the Drainage
Plan . Within the facility floor drains will be equipped
with oil and grease traps to prevent contamination of the
drainage system. Baffles built into the settling ponds will
further control and isolate any pollutants. Fire protection
needs are minimized through the fire sprinkler system and
fire alarm systems. Police protection needs are mitigated
through a system of remote video monitors which display in
the attendant ' s booth .
Need for surrounding road improvements are addressed within
this application, in the improvements proposed to the Alley
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