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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcclc.min.081899 COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION MINUTES OF AUGUST 18, 1999 Chairperson Jon Busch called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Commissioners in attendance were Bill Dinsmoor, Terry Butler, John Start and Jon Busch. MOTION: Bill moved to approve the minutes of August 4, 1999; second by Terry. All in favor, motion carried. Introduction of Cheryl Christiansen, Engineering Dept. Enforcement of encroachments. Complaint driven enforcement. A letter is written and then a summons is issued and then the attorney will send a letter. Cheryl lookS at the enforcement as safety issues first. Complaints reported are Zona and In and Out House. Sara Oates, Zoning enforcement officer. Typically complaint driven. Sara enforces the sign code. Jon stated that there is a level of activism that is needed for enforcement officers. Bill Drueding was more pro-active. Jon mentioned Aspen Sports and the violation of the bicycles on the mall. Sara said she handled that violation and the manager indicated that it is hard in the afternoon to keep the bikes in an orderly fashion as they are being returned. The customer just leaves them out in front of the store. John said the Environmental Ranger has hi-visibility in the business community and possible the enforcement officers should be more visible to the public. Sara said she follows up immediately on a complaint and she is contemplating a mailing to inform businesses of the sign code and what is allowed. Bill relayed that the CCLC Will be the alie for the enforcement issues. COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING CoMMIsSION MINUTES OF AUGUST 18, 1999' Jon interjected the minimum sidewalk width should be a criteria for Cheryl. The flower pots are attractive and the issue is when do you say yes and when do you say no. Gervaise mentioned the ACRA luncheon in the spring with city staff to' inform or give a quick overview of enforcement to better educate the businesses. Jon said possible the job d~scriptions needed revised to add more one on one contact. He suggested looking into the code for minimum sidewalk with. Cheryl informed the board that the minimum width is 8 feet. Gervaise suggested putting a positive on the issue so it doesn't come across negatively. AIRSHOW TICKETS Klm Bracher stated this is the first time a jet team has ever been involved. The show is for the children of the valley. The children will be able to see inside the .jet. The Canadian Snowbirds will be here. Peterson airforce base has supported the event since 1985 and they are dedicating a piece to Aspen. The piece will travel around the world. The air show is Sept. 28~h' Her request is a table on the mall by Banana Republic 11:00 to 3:00 to sell tiCkets: Jon asked if there would be a display on the mall and Klm stated that a large poster will be at the site with the show information. MOTION: John moved to approve the sale of airshow tickets on the malL' second by Bill. All in faovr, motion carried. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Jon felt that the kiosk is used less this year than in the past. John though that a new kiosk was included in the DEPP projects. Gervaise: Neighborhood meetings Wednesday and Thursday. 2 COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION MINUTES OF AUGUST 18, 1999 John: Concern that excess money is not being used for neighborhood projects. WAGNER PARK Jeff Woods, Parks Director reported on Wagner Park. 1. Opening the alley. 2. Trail system 3. Durant wideing the sidewalk. 4. Playing field to remain. 5. Go to a grass field. 6. Create seating along the mall. 7. Rebuild the mall restrooms. 8. Keep the playground and upgrade it. 9. Restroom- redo at a different location. 10.DEPP create a gateway and cormecting the mall to the park. A design committee needs established and include the user groups. Jori stated that the Ski Club should be included as a user due to the award ceremonies that are conducted. The Chamber should also be involved. John would like to see Wagner used for passive and active events. Infill structure, electric, phone, fiber optic usage etc. should be thought out. Work with Chris Nolan of the ACRA regarding use. US comedy arts festival should be involved. Jon said the Music Festival used to do their band concerts on the mall and they need involved. The Wheeler Opera House would be a good source on the power needed. Terry relayed the community concern is that the trees remain in the park. Jeff said they will work around the trees. Jeff said food and wine impacts the Parks Dept for a month. They will under drain the field so that the grass will recover more quickly. Jon mentioned a temporary covering system for the park. 3 COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION MINUTES OF AUGUST 18, 1999 Bill recommended a band stand be incorporated as part of the inventory to be added to Wagner Park. Jeff stated that the project manger position ispresently being advertised. Bill felt that the process should start this fall. Jon recommended that Jeff talk to the tent compan!es regarding a sleeve that can be incorporated in the design of Wagner Park. Bill suggested involving the MAA for a platforr~ Look for donors for equipment. Jeff said he will introduce the new person to CCLC and get him involved with the different entities. DELIVERY VE'mCLE O~INANCE//29, 1999 Adam Walton: Commercial core definition cc zone of Aspen. Do we use Planning definition of core. Residents fire protected in C1 zone. Change page four. Mike: Concern language dealing with onstreet deliveries during the day. Where is it in writing ifI get a delivery permit that I can actually park off the street. Mike does not have a delivery permit for the vans. Terry recused herself. Mike suggested vehicles be defined in two categories. During the day you can deliver if you have a permit. Someplace it is described he has the right to operate delivery vehicles and park on the street with a permit during the daytime. 4 COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION MINUTES OF AUGUST 18, 1999 MOTION: John made the motion to forward to city council the amendments as discussed at this meeting and any insubstantial amendment that Tim wants for daytime deliveries for small vehicles be added to the proposed ordinance; second by Bill. All in favor, motion carried 3-0. MOTION: John moved to adjourn; second by Bill. All in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m. Kathleen J. Strickland, Chief Deputy Clerk