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Janice K. Vos Caudill, Pitkin County, CO
RESOLUTION NO. 1
(SERIES OF 2015)
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL GRANT PLANNED DEVELOPMENT—
PROJECT REVIEW APPROVAL, GROWTH MANAGEMENT APPROVALS AND
RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF CONCEPTUAL COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW,
FOR A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR BASE 1 LODGE LOCATED ON
PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 730 E COOPER STREET, CITY OF ASPEN,
PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO.
Parcel ID:2737-182-27-004 AND 2737-182-27-904
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department received an application for the
Base 1 Lodge (the Application) from 730 E. Cooper LLC (Applicant), represented by Mitch Haas
of Haas Land Planning for the following land use review approvals:
• Planned Development—Project Review, pursuant to Land Use Code Chapter 26.445.
• Growth Management Review — Replacement of Existing Commercial and Lodge
Development, pursuant to Land Use Code Chapter 26.470.
• Growth Management Review—Lodge Development, pursuant to Land Use Code Chapter
26.470.
• Growth Management Review—Affordable Housing, pursuant to Land Use Code Chapter
26.470.
• Commercial Design Review,pursuant to Land Use Code Section 26.412; and,
WHEREAS, all code citation references are to the City of Aspen Land Use Code in effect
on the day of initial application—October 20, 2014, as applicable to this Project; and,
WHEREAS, the Application for the Base 1 Lodge proposes:
■ 44 lodge units and 44 bedrooms in 7,612 square feet of net livable area.
■ 3,351 square feet of accessory commercial net leasable space; and,
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department received referral comments from
the Aspen Consolidated\ Sanitation District, City Engineering, Building Department,
Environmental Health Department, Parks Department, Parking Department, Aspen/Pitkin County
Housing Authority, Public Works Department, and the Transportation Department as a result of
the Development Review Committee meeting; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26.470.040.C.7, Affordable Housing, of the Land Use
Code, a;;recommendation from the Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority is required and a
recommendation for approval with the condition that affordable housing be mitigated onsite by the
board was provided at their November 5, 2014, regular meeting; and,
WHEREAS, said referral agencies and the Aspen Community Development Department
reviewed the proposed Application and recommended approval with conditions; and,
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 26.445 of the Land Use Code, Planned.Development -
Project Review approval may be granted by the City Council at a duly noticed public hearing after
considering recommendations by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Community
Development Director, and relevant referral agencies; and,
WHEREAS,pursuant to Chapter 26.304, Common Development Review Procedures, and
Section 26.304.060.B.4, Modification of Review Procedures, all other necessary land use reviews,
as identified herein, have been combined to be considered by the City Council at a duly noticed
public hearing after considering recommendations by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the
Community Development Director, and relevant referral agencies; and,
WHEREAS, such combination of review procedures was done to ensure clarity of review,
was accomplished with all required public noticing provided as evidenced by an affidavit of public
noticing submitted to the record, and the public was provided a thorough and full review of the
proposed development; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the Application at a duly
noticed public hearing on December 2, 2014, continued from November 18, 2014, during which
the recommendations of the Community Development Director and comments from the public
were requested and heard by the Planning and Zoning Commission; and,
WHEREAS, during a duly noticed public hearing on January 6, 2015, continued from
December 16, 2014, continued from December 2, 2014, the Planning and Zoning Commission
approved Resolution 1, Series of 2015, by a 4-2 vote recommending City Council approve the
Base 1 Application and all necessary land use reviews with the exception of Commercial Design
Review, as identified herein, with the recommended conditions of approval listed hereinafter.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO THAT:
Section 1: Recommendation
Pursuant to the procedures and standards set forth in Title 26 of the Aspen Municipal Code, the
Planning and Zoning Commission hereby recommends City Council grant — Project Review
approval, Growth Management approvals, and recommends denial of Conceptual Commercial
Design, for a Site Specific Development Plan for Base 1 Lodge, subject to the recommended
conditions of approval as listed herein.
Exhibit A describes the dimensional requirements.
Section 2: Subsequent Reviews
Pursuant to the procedures and standards set forth in Title 26 of the Aspen Municipal Code, the
Applicant is required to obtain Final Commercial Design Review and Planned Development —
Detail Review following approval of the reviews outlined herein. The applicant shall combine
these applications, and they shall be made no later than one (1) year following City Council
approval of the reviews outlined herein.
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Section 3: Growth Management Allotments
3.1 Reconstruction Credits. Based on the existing development at 730 E. Cooper St. (aka
Buckhorn Lodge),the Applicant is entitled to the following reconstruction credits,pursuant to
Land Use Chapter 26.470
a. A total of 4 lodging bedrooms, 8 dodge pillows, are credited toward the Project's lodge
GMQS allotment request.
b. A commercial reconstruction credit of 3,751 square feet of net leasable area is credited
toward the Project's 3,351 square feet of commercial net leasable area.
3.2 Growth Management Allotments. The following growth management allotments are
recommended to be granted to the Base 1 Lodge:
a. 40 lodging bedrooms=80 lodging pillows. Added to the reconstruction credits,the project
represents 44 lodging bedrooms or 88 pillows.
Section 4: Affordable Housing
The Lodge Preservation Overlay Zone District employee generation rate of 0.3 FTEs per bedroom
is established for Base 1 Lodge.
Section 5: Planned Development—Detail Review
In addition to the general documents required as part of a Planned Development—Detail Review,
the following items shall be required as part of the Application's Planned Development— Detail
Review:
a. A trash utility area meeting City standards or as otherwise approved by the Utility and
Environmental Health Departments.
b. A signage plan.
c. Vestibules for both commercial spaces.
d. An Outdoor Lighting Plan, pursuant to Section 26.575.150.
e. An existing and proposed Landscaping Plan, identifying trees with diameters and values.
f. A draft Construction Management Plan.
g. A snow storage and snow shedding plan. Snow is not permitted to shed off roofs onto
neighboring properties. Demonstrate that any snow which sheds off roofs will remain on-
site.
h. An updated and final Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA), including a monitoring plan.,
i. A plan for deliveries, pursuant to Section 26.412.
Section 6:,Subdivision/PD Plat and Agreement
The Applicant shall submit a Subdivision/PD agreement(hereinafter"Agreement")that meets the
requirements of the Land Use Code within 180 days of final approval. The 180 days shall
commence upon the granting of Final Commercial Design and Planned Development — Detail
Review approvals by the Planning & Zoning Commission. The recordation documents shall be
submitted in accordance with the requirements of Section 26.490 Approval Documents of the Land
Use Code.
a. In accordance in Section 26.490.040, Approval Documents Content and Form, the
following plans are required in the Approved Plan Set:
1. Final Commercial Design Review/Architectural Character Plan.
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2. Planned Development Project and.Detail Review Plans.
3. Public Infrastructure Plan.
4. Final Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA), including a monitoring plan.
b. In accordance with Section 26.490.050, Development Agreements, a Development
Agreement shall be entered into with the City.
c. In accordance with Section 26.490.060, Financial and Site Protection Requirements, the
applicant shall provide a site protection guarantee and a site enhancement guarantee.
d. In accordance with Section 26.490.070, Performance Guarantees, the following
guarantees are required in an amount equal to 150% of the current estimated cost of the
improvement:
1. Landscape Guarantee.
' 2. Public Facilities and Public Infrastructure Guarantee.
3. Storm Water and Drainage Improvements Guarantee.
Section 7: Engineering Department
The Applicant's design shall be compliant with all sections of the City of Aspen Municipal Code,
Title 21 and all construction and excavation standards published by the Engineering Department.
7.1 Drainage: The project shall meet the Urban Runoff Management Plan Requirements. Provide
a full major drainage report that meets URMP and Engineering Design Standards with building
permit submittal.
7.2 Sidewalk/Curb/Gutter: The corner,of Cooper Ave and Original St could be a potential location
for a pedestrian bulb out. This option should be considered given the long crossing distances and
level of pedestrian traffic in this area. All sidewalk curb and gutter shall meet the Engineering
Standards of City of Aspen Municipal Code Title 21. Sidewalks within the Right of Way may not
be altered to accommodate hotel entrances. Directional ADA ramps are required on the corner of
Cooper Ave. and Original St.
7.3 Encroachments: The building overhang into the ROW must have a minimum height of 7'.
Include information on how the overhang is supported. Buildings shall not overhang into the alley.
Locate all utility pedestals and electric transformers to within the property boundary.
7.4 Excavation Stabilization: Due to the proximity of the neighboring property and the excavation
of the building, an excavation stabilization plan shall be submitted to the Engineering
Department prior to building permit submittal.
7.5 CMP: The Construction Management Plan shall describe mitigation for: parking,
staging/encroachments, and truck traffic.
7.6 Survey Requirement: Pothole and provide depth to utilities on the survey as part of building
permit submittal.
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Section 8: Fire Mitigation
All codes adopted by the Aspen Fire Protection District shall be met. This includes but is not
limited to access (International Fire Code (IFC), 2003 Edition, Section 503), approved fire
sprinkler and fire alarm systems (IFC, as amended, Section 903 and 907).
Section 9: Parks Department
Tree removal permits for the.cottonwood tree in front of the property is required prior to Detailed
Review application submittal. Tree removal permits for the,remaining trees may be submitted as
part of the building permit submittal. Mitigation for removals must be met by paying cash in lieu,
planting on site, or a combination of both, pursuant to Chapter 13.20 of the City Municipal Code.
Any plantings on the roof shall not qualify as mitigation. The applicant shall explore potential sites
around the property to allow full maturation of trees. This shall be included as part of the PD
Detail Review.
A tree protection plan indicating the drip lines of each individual tree or groupings of trees
remaining on site shall be included in the building permit application for any demolition or
significant site work. The plan shall indicate the location of protective zones for approval by the
City Forester and prohibit excavation,storage of materials,storage of construction backfill,storage
of equipment, and access over or through the zone by foot or vehicle.
Section 10: Aspen Consolidated Sanitation District Requirements
Service is contingent upon compliance with the District's rules, regulations, and specifications,
which are on file at the District office.
Service is contingent upon compliance with the District's rules, regulations, and specifications, which
are on file at the District office.
ACSD will review the approved Drainage plans to assure that clear water connections (roof,
foundation, perimeter, patio drains) are not connected to the sanitary sewer system.
On-site utility plans require approval by ACSD.
Oil and Grease interceptors (not traps)are required for all food processing establishments.
Oil and Sand separators are required for parking garages and vehicle maintenance establishments.
Driveway entrance drains must drain to drywells.
Elevator shafts drains must flow thru o/s interceptor
Old service lines must be excavated and abandoned at the main sanitary sewer line according to specific
ACSD requirements and prior to soil stabilization. Soil nails are not allowed in ROW.
Below grade development may require installation of a pumping system. Above grade development
shall flow by gravity.
One tap is allowed for each building. Shared service line agreements may be required where more than
one unit is served by a single service line.
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Permanent improvements are prohibited in sewer easements or right of ways. Landscaping plans will
require approval by ACSD where soft and hard landscaping may impact public ROW or easements to
be dedicated to the district.
All ACSD fees must be paid prior to the issuance of a building permit. Peg in our office can develop
an estimate for this project once detailed plans have been made available to the district.
Where additional development would produce flows that would exceed the planned reserve capacity
of the existing system (collection system and or treatment system) an additional proportionate fee will
be assessed to eliminate the downstream collection system or treatment capacity constraint. Additional
proportionate fees would be collected over time from all development in the area of concern in order
to fund the improvements needed.
Where additional development would produce flows that would overwhelm the planned capacity of
the existing collection system and or treatment facility,the development will be assessed fees to cover
the costs of replacing the entire portion of the system that would be overwhelmed. The District would'
fund the costs of constructing reserve capacity in the area of concern (only for the material cost
difference for larger line).
A "Line Replacement Request" and a "Collection System Agreement are required for these projects.
Both are ACSD Board of Director's action items.
Pool drain sizing shall be approved by the District.
Glycol heating and snow melt systems must be designed to prohibit and discharge of glycol to any
portion of the public and private sanitary sewer system. The glycol storage areas must have approved
containment facilities.
The applicant's engineer shall furnish average and peak flows as well as proposed service size prior to
final design.
The district will be able to respond with more specific comments and requirements once detailed
building and utility plans are available.
Section 11: Environmental Health Department
The State of Colorado mandates specific mitigation requirements with regard to asbestos.
Additionally,code requirements to be aware of when filing a building permit include: a prohibition
on engine idling, regulation of fireplaces, fugitive dust requirements, noise abatement.
The trash enclosures shall meet the minimum requirements outlined in Title 12 unless varied
through Special Review. Prior to Detail PD Review, the dimensions of the trash area and an
accessible route to the trash area shall receive approval by the Environmental Health Department.
Section 12: Transportation Department
A specific narrative associated with the Transportation Impact Analysis shall be submitted with
the Detailed PD Review application. The TDM and MMOLS measures described below shall be
implemented: Additional TDM and MMOLS measures maybe required during Detailed Review.
• Prior to arrival providing guests with information for RFTA.
• Providing bus passes to employees that live down valley.
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• Local and airport shuttle service to be shared with Base 2 Lodge.
• Either partner with Wecycle or provide bicycles for guests.
Section 13: Parking Department
Two parking spaces shall be signed loading zones with approval from the Parking Department.
The applicant shall secure off-site parking spaces and provide valet service, or another similar
parking situation to provide off- site parking spaces for the lodge. Parking in residential
neighborhoods is prohibited.
Section 14: Water/Utilities Department
The Applicant shall comply with the City of Aspen Water System Standards, with Title 25, and
with the applicable standards of Title 8 (Water Conservation and Plumbing Advisory Code) of the
Aspen Municipal Code, as required by the City of Aspen Water Department. All Water System
Distribution standards in place at the time of building permit shall apply, and all tap fees will be
assess per applicable codes and standards. Utility and transformer placement and design shall
meet adopted City of Aspen standards. Transformer location shall be included in the Detailed
Review application.
Section 15: Outdoor Lighting and Signage
All outdoor lighting and all signage shall meet the requirements of the Aspen Municipal Code
unless otherwise varied through Detailed Review.
Section 16:
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 Community Development Department, the Planning and Zoning Commission, or the
Aspen City Council are hereby incorporated in such plan development approvals and the same
shall be complied with as if fully set forth herein, unless amended by other specific conditions or
an authorized authority.
Section 17:
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 18:
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 as to form: Approved as to content:
Deborah Quinn,Assistant City Attorney rgr� LJ Erspamer, Chair
Attest:
Cindy KIW,Records Manager
Attachments:
Exhibit A: Approved Dimensional Requirements
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Exhibit A—Approved Dimensional Requirements
Approved Dimensions
front yard (Cooper 0,
. St.)
side yard (Original
St.) 01
side yard (west) 5'
rear(alley) 0'
37'6"top of third floor parapet
maximum height 43' top of bathrooms
43 top of-stairs and 48'6"top of elevator
public amenity 65% or 4,503 sf mostly on the rooftop
minimum off-street
parking spaces
cumulative floor 2.46:1(17,032 sf)
area
lodge floor area 1.58:1 (10,930 sf)
average lodge unit about 173
size
lodge net livable 7,612 sf
area
Commercial floor
area 0.52:1 (3,574 sf)
Commercial net 3,351 sf
leasable area
Number of lodge 44
units
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