HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.031-15 RESOLUTION N0. 31,
(SERIES OF 2015)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ASPEN CITY COUNCIL REQUESTING
AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND USE CODE FOR PUBLIC PROJECTS.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26.310.020(A), the Community Development
Department received direction from City Council to amend the Development Reasonably
Necessary for the Convenience and Welfare of the Public Chapter of the Land Use Code
to create a review process for public entities; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26.310.020.(B)(1), the Community Development
Department conducted Public Outreach to known public entities and the Planning and
Zoning Commission; and,
WHEREAS, City Council has reviewed the proposed code amendment policy
direction, and finds it meets the criteria outlined in Section 26.310.040; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26.310.020(B)(2), during a duly noticed public
hearing on March 16, 2015, the City Council approved Resolution No. 31, Series of 2015,
by a five - zero (5-0)vote,requesting code amendments to the Land Use Code; and,
WHEREAS, this Resolution does not amend the Land Use Code, but provides
direction to staff for amending the Land Use Code; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this Resolution furthers and is necessary
for the promotion of public health, safety, and welfare.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ASPEN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Code Amendment Obiective and Direction
The objective of the proposed Land Use Code amendment is to bring the Land Use Code
into compliance with State Statute regarding the review of projects submitted by public
entities.
Section 2
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 resolutions or ordinances
repealed or amended as herein provided, and the same shall be conducted and concluded
under such prior resolutions or ordinances.
Section 3•
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
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shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and shall not. affect the
validity of the remaining portions thereof.
FINALLY, adopted this 16`h day of March, 2015.
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Steven Skadr'on,Mayor
VATEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Linda Manning, City Cle ames R True, City Attorney
Resolution No. 31, Series 2015
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