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Home My WebLink Aboutcoa.lu.sp.Aspen Meadows.A04502Aspen Meadows Music Tent 2735-121-29-008 A045-02 S 0 CASE NUMBER A045-02 PARCEL ID # 2735-121-29008 CASE NAME Aspen Meadows Insubstantial SPA Amendment PROJECT ADDRESS Music Tent PLANNER James Lindt CASE TYPE SPA Amendment OWNER/APPLICANT Aspen Institute REPRESENTATIVE DATE OF FINAL ACTION 5/14/02 CITY COUNCIL ACTION PZ ACTION ADMIN ACTION Approved BOA ACTION DATE CLOSED 5/17/02 BY J. Lindt WOOL- .-,AmklmluffL- CASE NAME: Aspen Meadows Insubstantial SPA Amendment PROJ ADDR: Music Tent CASE TYP: SPA Amendment OWN/APP• Aspen Institute 1000 N. Third St. C/S/Z: Aspen/CO/81611 REP: C/S/Z: FEES DUE- FEES RCVD:� REFERRALS REF: BY �DUE: MTG DATE REV BODY PH NOTIC w .... ., F-- F-i i� DATE OF FINAL ACTIO REMARKS CITY COUNCIL: ((j BOA: PZ: !CLOSED: q' Y: ; �l DRAG: !� PLAT SUBMITD: PLAT (BK,PG): ADMIN James Lindt STAT: f )vr,v L MEMORANDUM TO: Julie Ann Woods, Comm —unity Development Director FROM: James Lindt, Planner I l.^ RE: Aspen Institute and Aspen Music Festival —Insubstantial SPA Amendment DATE: May 14, 2002 SUMMARY: Amy Margerum, representing the Aspen Institute and Aspen Music Festival ("MAA"), is requesting an insubstantial amendment to the Aspen Meadows SPA to allow two public events to run concurrently on July 2, 2002. As part of the representations during the approval process for Harris Hall (one aspect of the Aspen Meadows SPA), it was agreed that Harris Hall and the Music Tent would not be used for public events simultaneously. The Applicant is requesting this stipulation be waived for one day so that the Aspen Institute can hold a special event in Harris Hall and the MAA can proceed with the regularly scheduled concert. Staff has reviewed this proposal and recommends that the Community Development Director approve the SPA Amendment as proposed. APPLICANT: Aspen Institute and Aspen Music Festival, represented by Amy Margerum. LOCATION: Aspen Meadows ZONING: Academic SPA. REVIEW PROCEDURE: Insubstantial amendments to an approved SPA may be approved by the Community Development Director, pursuant to Land Use Code Section 26.440.090, Amendment to SPA Development Order. STAFF COMMENTS: Review criteria and Staff Findings have been included as Exhibit "A." The applicant's request is Exhibit `B." RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Community Development Director approve this Insubstantial SPA Amendment to allow the Aspen Meadows and MAA to hold concurrent events on July 2, 2002. APPROVAL: I hereby approve this Insubstantial Amendment for two concurrent events to be held at the Music Tent and Harris Hall on July 2, 2002, finding that the review criteria has been met. date—;!! 9� o Z lie Ann Woods, Community Development Director ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit A -- Review Criteria and Staff Findings Exhibit B -- Request from Applicant -IPPrt� ®V�D �Ay �M'��Niry�� 14 200? 2 • Exhibit A Review Criteria & Staff Findings Insubstantial SPA Amendment. The Community Development Director may approve an amendment to an approved SPA if the proposal meets the following review standards. 1. A change in the use or character of the development. Staff Finding: Staff does not believe that the proposal changes the character of the Meadows SPA. Staff finds this criterion to be met. 2. An increase by greater than three (3) percent in the overall coverage of structures on the land. Staff Finding: The proposed SPA Amendment will not change the land coverage of the Meadows SPA. Staff finds that this criterion does not apply. 3. Any amendment that substantially increases trip generation rates of the proposed development, or the demand for public facilities. Staff Finding: Staff believes that the Aspen Institute is promoting the Cross Town Shuttle to help mitigate for the increased traffic demands of the proposed amendment. In addition, some of the attendees are being housed at the Aspen Institute and will be shuttled to the Harris Hall by bus. Staff feels that the Applicant has made sufficient arrangements to mitigate for the traffic impacts of the proposed amendment. Staff finds this criterion to be met. 4. A reduction by greater than three (3) percent of the approved open space. Staff Finding: The amount of open space will not be affected by the proposed amendment. Staff finds that this criterion does not apply. S. A reduction by greater than one (1) percent of the off-street parking and loading space. Staff Finding: The applicant is not requesting an amendment to the existing or required number of parking spaces. Staff finds that this criterion does not apply. 6. A reduction in required pavement widths or rights -of -way for streets and easements. Staff Finding: The applicant is not proposing changes to right-of-way widths. Staff finds that this criterion does not apply. 7. An increase of greater than two (2) percent in the approved gross leasable floor area of commercial buildings. Staff Finding: The applicant is not proposing changes to the gross leasable floor area of commercial buildings. Staff finds that this criterion does not apply. 8. An increase by greater than one (1) percent in the approved residential density of the development. Staff Finding: The applicant is not proposing a change in the residential density. Staff finds that this criterion does not apply. 9. Any change which is inconsistent with a condition or representation of the project's original approval or which requires granting a further variation from the project's approved use or dimensional requirements. Staff Finding: The Applicant is not requesting an amendment to the project's approved dimensional requirements. Staff believes that the proposed amendment to allow one day when two public events can occur simultaneously requires a variation from the original SPA approvals, and the Applicant is so requesting this action through this insubstantial SPA amendment. MAY. 7. 2002 3:56PM SPEN INSTITUTE N0. 6996� P. 2 ` I 1` All THE ASPAMSTrrUTE ANY MARcuum Executive Vice PresidcnG Administration and Finance • r� April 29, 2002 Julie Ann Woods Planning Director City of Aspen 130 S. Galena Aspen, CO 81611 Dear Julie Ann — As part of our free community Summer Speaker Series, we are Planning for an exciting array of dynamic and popular speakers. To kick off the Series, Thomas L. Friedman will speak on July 2, 2002 at 5:00 p.m. In the past, we've hosted Friedman in Paepcke Auditorium to a packed house and had to turns away another 50-100 people. This year, we are hoping to hold the event in Harris Hall so that we can accommodate more people. Unfortunately, the MAA has a concert occurring at the same time in the Music Tent: the American Academy of Conducting Orchestra from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m, ,Under the terms of the Aspen Meadows SPA, we are asking the City,to, waive the prohibition against simultaneous events in the Tent and Harris Hall for this event. In the past, this has been deemed an insubstantial amendment to the SPA. Although I know that traffic and parking are the main issues that went into including this condition in the approvals, I strongly feel that the 1000 north Third street impacts on the West End neighborhood will be negligible for this Particular case, Some of our attendees will be staying on our campus Aspen, co eras or will be transported by shuttle or bus. We will be educating our PH ono �44.7sos participants throughout the summer that the Cross Town Shuttle is an excellent mode of transportation to and from our campus, hopefully Fx970544.7906 mitigating the traffic and parking impacts. araym"emn.4aa,te.orq Please call on me if I can give you more information or answer any ti+�+.upeu ins ti rL tc. org questions. If you believe this needs to go before City Council at a brown bag lunch or a Council meeting, I would be happy to attend. The Aspen Institute and the MAA requested this two years ago during MAY, 7. 2002 3:57PM PEN INSTITUTE N0, 6996 P. 3 4 • Julie Ann Woods • r• Page Two our 50d Anniversary Celebration and at that time it was handled administratively, Amy submitted, Vice President cc: Edward Sweeney, Aspen Music Festival and School E • 130 S. Galena St. Aspen CO 81611 (970) 920-5090 (970) 920-5439, fax _LrMdO 40 To: Rachel Hahn From: James Lindt Fax: 544-7908 Pages: Phone: Date: 5/14/02 Re: Approval for July 2'ld- Two Events CC: ❑ Urgent ❑ For Review ❑ Please Comment ❑ Please Reply ❑ Please Recycle • Comments: MAY. 7. 2002 3:56PM SPEN INSTITUTE N0, 6996�P. 0 FROM:ASPENINTIATIVEPROG THE ASPEN INSTITUTE 1000 North Third St. Aspen, CO 81611 PH 970.925.7010 FX (970).925.4188 To.. 41) I (ems A' 1 I`i W Company: Fax: C From: W—(4 � Date: `j/ Pages to ��follow: Re: ttt`Ttn� If the total number of fax pages is not received, caU 970.925,7010 Message: f-7gr((-) THE ASPEN INSTITUTE Amy MARGERUM Executive Vice President, Administration and Finance April 29, 2002 Julie Ann Woods Planning Director City of Aspen 130 S. Galena Aspen, CO 81611 Dear Julie Ann — As part of our free community Summer Speaker Series, we are planning for an exciting array of dynamic and popular speakers. To kick off the Series, Thomas L. Friedman will speak on July 2, 2002 at 5:00 p.m. In the past, we've hosted Friedman in Paepcke Auditorium to a packed house and had to turn away another 50-100 people. This year, we are hoping to hold the event in Harris Hall so that we can. accommodate more people. Unfortunately, the MAA has a. concert occurring at the same time in the Music Tent: the American Academy of Conducting Orchestra from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m..: Under the terms of the Aspen Meadows SPA, we are asking the City to waive the prohibition against simultaneous events in the Tent and Harris Hall for this event. In the past, this has been deemed an insubstantial amendment to the SPA. Although I know that traffic and parking are the main issues that went into including this condition in the approvals, I strongly feel that the 1000 North Third Street impacts on the West End neighborhood will be negligible for this particular case. Some of our attendees will be staying on our campus Aspen, Co 81611 or will be transported by shuttle or bus. We will be educating our participants throughout the summer that the Cross Town Shuttle is an PH 970.544.7905 excellent mode of transportation to and from our campus, hopefully Fx 970.544.7908 mitigating the traffic and parking impacts. amym®aspeninstitute.org Please call on me if I can give you more information or answer any questions. If you believe this needs to go before.City Council at a www.aspeninstitute.org brown bag lunch or a Council meeting, I would be happy to attend. The Aspen Institute and the MAA requested this two years ago.during Julie Ann Woods Page Two our 50`h Anniversary Celebration and at that time it was handled administratively. Res ectfully submitted, Amy gerum Exec ve Vice President cc: Edward Sweeney, Aspen Music Festival and School