HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.apz.20230117Minutes Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission January 17, 2023
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Chairperson McGovern called the Regular Planning and Zoning (P&Z) meeting for January 17th, 2023 to
order at 4:30 PM.
Commissioners in attendance: Brittanie Rockhill, Jason Suazo, Tom Gorman, and Teraissa McGovern.
Christine Benedetti joined approximately 4:31 PM.
Commissioners not in attendance: Sam Rose
Staff in Attendance:
Amy Simon, Community Development Planning Director
Jim True, City Attorney
Cindy Klob, Records Manager
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
None
STAFF COMMENTS
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
230 Lake Avenue – Hallam Lake Bluff Review, Special Review – Continuing a Non-Conforming
Structure and Residential Design Standard Variation Reviews.
Ms. McGovern opened the hearing and requested a motion to continue it until March 7, 2023.
Mr. Gorman motioned to continue the hearing and was seconded by Ms. Rockhill. Ms. McGovern
requested a roll call: Ms. Benedetti, yes; Mr. Suazo, yes; Ms. Rockhill, yes; Mr. Gorman, yes; and Ms.
McGovern, yes; for a total of five (5) in favor – zero (0) not in favor. The motion passed.
Ms. McGovern then closed the hearing.
OTHER BUSINESS
Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
Ms. Simon briefly explained the options for nominating and electing the positions. She also briefly
explained the responsibilities of the two positions.
Ms. Rockhill moved to nominate Ms. McGovern to remain a chair.
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Mr. Gorman seconded her motion.
Ms. McGovern said she will accept the nomination and requested it be her last term as chair.
Ms. McGovern requested a roll call: Ms. Rockhill, yes; Ms. Benedetti, yes; Mr. Suazo, no; Mr. Gorman,
yes; and Ms. McGovern, yes; for a total of four (4) in favor – one (1) not in favor. The motion passed.
Ms. McGovern nominated Ms. Benedetti as vice-chair and was seconded by Mr. Gorman.
Mr. Suazo nominated Mr. Gorman as vice-chair. Mr. Gorman thanked him but deferred to Ms.
Benedetti.
Ms. Benedetti accepted the nomination.
Ms. McGovern requested a roll call: Ms. Rockhill, yes; Ms. Benedetti, yes; Mr. Suazo, yes; Mr. Gorman,
yes; and Ms. McGovern, yes; for a total of five (5) in favor – zero (0) not in favor. The motion passed.
In-Person Meetings
Ms. McGovern asked staff to confirm if the first in-person meeting is scheduled for the second meeting
in February.
Ms. Simon believed that meeting may be cancelled and said she would follow-up in a few days.
Ms. McGovern asked if the March 7th meeting would be noticed as an in-person meeting.
Mr. True commented there would be some issues finding a room since it is election day for the city.
Options were discussed and Ms. Simon will follow-up with the board.
Other Items
Mr. Gorman asked if about his option to become a full member with Mr. McKnight’s resignation.
Ms. McGovern noted an email had been sent earlier and to expect an email from staff.
Ms. Simon asked the commission if they wanted to assign time frames to presentations.
Ms. McGovern recalled some time ago the board decided not to assign times because they felt are some
presentations that require more time.
Ms. Simon reminded them they have the authority to set time limits and staff will try to keep their
presentations as short as possible.
Mr. Gorman stated he would lean toward giving the applicant the time they need.
Ms. Simon stated she will add this as a future topic of discussion.
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ADJOURN
Ms. Rockhill motioned to adjourn and was seconded by Mr. Gorman. Ms. McGovern requested a roll
call: Ms. Rockhill, yes; Ms. Benedetti, yes; Mr. Suazo, yes; Mr. Gorman, yes; and Ms. McGovern, yes; for
a total of five (5) in favor – zero (0) not in favor. The motion passed.
The meeting was adjourned.
Cindy Klob, Records Manager