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ASPEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2000
4:30 PM
SISTER CITIES ROOM
I. COMMENTS
A. Commissioners
B. Planning Staff
C. Public
II. MINUTES
III. DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 310o apo1v-? d 4-0
IV. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. L'AUBERGE CONDITIONAL USE AMENDMENT, CHRIS BENDON,
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V. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OTHER ACTIONS
A. REFERRAL ON PITKIN COUNTY LIGHTING PLAN, CHRIS BENDON,
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
THRU: Julie Ann Woods, Community Development Director
Joyce Ohlson, Deputy Director
FROM: Chris Bendon, Senior Planner
RE: L'Auberge Conditional Use Amendment — Public Hearing
Owner Occupancy Allowance
DATE: November 14, 2000
SUMMARY:
The owners of the L'Auberge Lodge, located on Main Street, have applied for an
amendment to their conditional use to specifically set forth the amount of time in
which owners of individual lodge units can occupy their unit. If approved,
L'Auberge units would need to be available to the general public on a short-term
basis for at least six months of each year.
DISCUSSION:
In 1995, the applicant proposed a code amendment to allow a "Lodge" as a
conditional use in the Office Zone District and the amendment was adopted by the
City. Until that time, lodges were not a recognized land use along Main Street,
although many lodges existed there for quite some time. The code amendment
resulted in the addition of "Lodge units and Lodge units with Kitchens" as a
conditional use in the Office Zone District.
The applicant also obtained conditional use approval for the existing and proposed
lodge units in their redevelopment scheme, pursuant to P&Z Resolution 95-41. In the
current application, the applicant raises a question as to whether the L'Auberge units
are in fact "Lodge Units" due to their detached configuration. Because the
conditional use criteria are designed to recognize unique development configurations
and designs, visual impacts, and operating styles and the conditional use review
recognized the particular configuration of the L'Auberge project, staff believes these
units are in fact "Lodge Units" regardless of their detached nature. Moreover, the
project is referred to as a "Lodge" throughout the 1995 application materials, minutes,
staff reports, referral comments, and approving documents and staff finds it hard to
believe their could be such confusion regarding the intended use of the land.
Since 1995, when the development approvals were granted to the L'Auberge project,
the City of Aspen re -codified the Lodge Preservation Program in a manner that is
more conducive to small lodge redevelopment. As a part of the new LP provisions,
lodges in the LP Overlay Zone District were allowed to be available to the general
public only 6 months (or more) of the year. This change specifically recognized the
nature of small lodge operations and the possible redevelopment incentive this
flexibility could offer. It is important to remember that this provision was considered
as an incentive to LP development and not available to other non -LP projects.
RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE AMENDMENT REGARDING OWNER
OCCUPANCY OF INDIVIDUAL UNITS FOR THE L'AUBERGE LODGE, 435
WEST MAIN STREET, LOTS A -I, BLOCK 38, CITY AND TOWNSITE OF
ASPEN.
Parcel No. 2735.124.50.053
Resolution No. 00 -
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department received an application
from ALH Holding Company — Gunnison, a Colorado Corporation, owner of the
L'Augberge D'Aspen located at 435 West Main Street, Aspen, Colorado, for an
amendment to the conditional use approval granted by the City of Aspen, pursuant to
Planning and Zoning Commission. Resolution 95-41, to set forth the manner in which
owners of individual lodge units can occupancy their unit; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution No.95-41,
substantial changes in the manner in which the property operate as a lodge are required to
be reviewed as an amendment to the conditional use approval and may be approved by
the Planning and Zoning Commission pursuant to the criteria and procedures of
conditional use review, Chapter 26.425 and the City of Aspen Land Use Code; and,
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director reviewed this application
pursuant to the review criteria set forth in Chapter 26.425 and recommended the Planning
and Zoning Commission not approve the amendment to the approved conditional use;
and,
WHEREAS, during a duly noticed public hearing on November 14, 2000, the
Planning and Zoning Commission considered the recommendation made by the
Community Development Director and comments from the general public and approved,
with conditions, by a to (_-_) vote, the conditional use amendment regarding the
manner in which owners of individual lodge units may occupy their units.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission:
The conditional use for the L'Auberge D'Aspen lodge operation is hereby amended to
permit owners of individual lodge units to occupy their unit such that each unit remains
available to the general public for short-term occupancy periods at least six months of
each calendar year, subject to the following conditions:
1. The general public includes all persons with no ownership interest in the property.
Unit owners are not considered the general public for the purposes of this
conditional use amendment.
2. The applicant shall provide a copy of the condominium declarations to the City of
Aspen Community Development Department and said documents shall clearly
identify this six-month owner occupancy provision, require amendments to the
condominium declaration regarding this provision to be reviewed by the City of
PZ Reso. No. 00-_. Page 1
In contrast, all other lodge properties (non -LP lodges) did not benefit from this 6-
month change and remain under the requirement of "available to the general public on
a short-term basis." (Short-term is defined as one month, or less.) In recent code
amendment discussions, staff and the Commission have discussed how "available to
the general public on a short-term basis" generates a certain complexity for
condominiumized lodge units that are not in the LP system. The language suggests
that owners of those non -LP units cannot stay in their own unit. The City is prepared
to address this complexity in a more comprehensive manner. In light of the City's
direction on this larger topic, L'Auberge representatives have requested the specifics
of the L'Auberge project be examined under an amendment to the conditional use.
Despite its non -LP status, the L'Auberge property is typical of many of the small
lodges that are in the LP Overlay Zone District. When the LP designation originated,
it was a voluntary system and many properties are not included in the LP system that
fit the small lodge mold. In fact, Main Street is a good example of the random pattern
of the LP Overlay -- Hotel Aspen (LP), Tyrolean (non -LP), Innsbrook (LP),
L'Auberge (non -LP), Christiannia (LP).
Another contributing factor and an argument in support of the L'Auberge request is
the following: If the 1995 redevelopment were requested today, staff would
encourage the applicant to look at the benefit of rezoning into the LP System. In light
of recent concerns about our lodge base, a rezoning into the LP system with a
redevelopment request would probably receive favorable reviews from staff. And in
that scenario, the 6-month allowance would automatically apply to the property and
the provision could actually induce the redevelopment.
Staff s primary concern regarding this request is to establish a regulation that is
simple to understand and enforce. Both staff and the applicant have an interest in a
regulation that is simple, clear, easy to convey to prospective owners, and easy for
staff and the owners to enforce.
Staff does have a concern, however, about the possible reduction in occupancy rates
and tourist turn -over. Lodges serve a very important role in a resort economy and the
prospect of this property functioning less like a traditional lodge and more like a
second home, even if for only a portion of the year, could have an effect upon our
economic sustainability. Although, it is difficult to know for certain whether this
change will have any effect and even more difficult to ascertain the level of that
impact on the City, especially considering this project only represents 18 units.
It is for this last reason, however, that staff does not support the conditional use
amendment. As mentioned above, staff is more concerned with a regulation, if one is
adopted, that is clear and easy for staff and prospective owners to understand. The
most straight -forward regulation would mirror that. of the LP overlay properties. The
Resolution has been structured to provide this simplicity with a few administrative
checks to ensure compliance.
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APPLICANT:
L'Auberge Lodge. ALH Holdings, owner. Represented by Gideon Kaufman,
Kaufman Peterson Attorneys, and Alan Richman, AICP, Alan Richman Planning
Services.
LOCATION:
435 West Main Street, Aspen
ZONING:
Office (0)
CURRENT LAND USE:
Lodge (condominiumized).
PROPOSED LAND USE:
Lodge. The conditional use request is for owner -occupancy of each unit of up to six
months of each year.
PREVIOUS ACTION:
The Commission has not previously considered this application, with the exception of
code amendment discussions in October related to the Hotel definition.
REVIEW PROCEDURE:
Conditional Use. The Commission shall, by Resolution, approve, approve with
conditions, or deny the request during a public hearing.
STAFF COMMENTS:
Review criteria and Staff Findings have been included as Exhibit "A." The
application has been included as Exhibit "B."
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Commission not approve the conditional use amendment.
ALTERNATE RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends an approval, if granted, be simple and easy to understand and
apply. Staff believes the proposed Resolution accomplishes this simplicity.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
"I move to adopt Resolution No. 00- , approving an amendment to the conditional
use for the L'Auberge Lodge to allow six-month owner occupancy periods."
ATTACHMENTS: .
Exhibit A -- Review Criteria and Staff Comments
Exhibit B -- Development Application
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Aspen, and shall permit the owners association to enforce the six month owner
occupancy provision.
3. The L'Auberge D'Aspen Condominium Owners Association shall diligently
enforce the six-month provision on their own and upon written request by the City
of Aspen.
4. The six month owner occupancy provision shall apply only to the lodge units,
identified as "cabin units" on the condominium plat, and shall not apply to the
single family home located at the corner of Fourth and Main Streets, identified as
"house" on the condominium plat. The house shall operate consistent with
regulations that apply generally to single-family houses, unless otherwise approved.
5. The applicant shall record this Planning and Zoning Resolution with the Pitkin
County Clerk and Recorder located in the Courthouse Plaza. Building. There is a
per page recordation fee. In the alternative, the applicant may pay this fee to the
City Clerk who will record the resolution.
6. All material representations made by the applicant in the application and during
public meetings with the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be adhered to and
considered conditions of approval, unless otherwise amended by other conditions.
APPROVED by the Commission at its regular meeting on November 14, 2000
APPROVED AS TO FORM: PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION:
City Attorney
ATTEST:
Jackie Lothian, Deputy City Clerk
Robert Blaich, Chair
PZ Reso. No. 00-_. Page 2
STAFF COMMENTS: CONDITIONAL USE
26.425.040 Standards applicable to all conditional uses.
When considering a development application for a conditional use, the Planning
and Zoning Commission shall consider whether all of the following standards are met, as
applicable.
A. The conditional use is consistent with the purposes, goals, objectives
and standards of the Aspen Area Community Plan, with the intent of the
zone district in which it is proposed to be located, and complies with all other
applicable requirements of this Title; and
Staff Finding
Staff believes the request is consistent with other applicable requirements of the Land
Use Code. The request is consistent with the stated purpose of the Office Zone District as
an acceptable place for high volume commercial uses. The lodge use is not mentioned in
the Office Zone purpose statement, but lodging typically represents a high volume of
activity.
Staff does not believe the request demonstrates consistency with the Economic
Sustainability goals and objectives of the Aspen Area Community Plan. Specifically, a
possible reduction in the number of guests and lessened tourist turn -over activity could
result with the proposed six-month owner occupancy periods. This in turn could
negatively affect the retail and restaurant activity that is typically associated with short-
term occupancy traditional lodge operations upon which a resort economy is predicated.
This request has not demonstrated the creation of long-term sustainability that respects
the resort underpinning of Aspen's economy.
B. The conditional use is consistent and compatible with the character of
the immediate vicinity of the parcel proposed for development and
surrounding land uses, or enhances the mixture of complimentary uses and
activities in the immediate vicinity of the parcel proposed for development;
and
Staff Finding
Staff believes the property will remain compatible with surrounding properties with this
amendment.
C. The location, size, design and operating characteristics of the
proposed conditional use minimizes adverse effects, including visual impacts,
impacts on pedestrian and vehicular circulation, parking, trash, service
delivery, noise, vibrations and odor on surrounding properties; and
Staff Finding
Staff does not expect any noticeable changes in these adverse effects that would require
remediation.
D. There are adequate public facilities and services to serve the
conditional use including but not limited to roads, potable water, sewer, solid
waste, parks, police, fire protection, emergency medical services, hospital and
medical services, drainage systems, and schools; and
Staff Finding
There are adequate facilities to serve the property and no additional services would be
required with this change.
E. The applicant commits to supply affordable housing to meet the
incremental need for increased employees generated by the conditional use;
and
Staff Finding
No increase in affordable housing is expected and no employee housing mitigation
measures have been requested.
The Community Development Director may recommend, and the Planning and Zoning
Commission may impose such conditions on a conditional use that are necessary to
maintain the integrity of the city's zone districts and to ensure the conditional use
complies with the purposes of the Aspen Area Community Plan, this Chapter, and this
Title; is compatible with surrounding land uses; and is served by adequate public
facilities. This includes, but is not limited to imposing conditions on size, bulk, location,
open space, landscaping, buffering, lighting, signage, off-street parking and other similar
design features, the construction of public facilities to serve the conditional use, and
limitations on the operating characteristics, hours of operation, and duration of the
conditional use.
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October 20, 2000
Mr. Chris Bendon, Senior Planner
Aspen Community Development Department
130 South Galena Street
Aspen, Colorado 81611
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RE: APPLICATION TO AMEND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR VAUBERGE
Dear Chris,
This is an application submitted pursuant to the Planning Office's direction to amend the
conditional use permit previously granted to L'Auberge to operate a lodge in the Office (0)
zone district. The conditional use permit was granted by the Aspen Planning and Zoning
Commission pursuant to Resolution 95-41 (attached hereto as Exhibit #1).
L'Auberge is located at 435 West Main Street (Lots A through I, Block 38, City and
Townsite of Aspen). A copy of the recorded condominium plat, depicting the property's
existing conditions, has been provided. The location of the site in -relation to neighboring
properties is shown on the vicinity map contained on the condominium plat.
This application is being submitted by ALH Holding Company - Gunnison, a Colorado
Corporation, which is the property owner (hereinafter, "the applicant"). Proof of the
ownership of the property is provided by Exhibit #2, an attorney's letter and warranty deed.
Authorization for Alan Richman Planning Services to represent the applicant is provided by
Exhibit #3.
A pre -application conference was held with a representative of the Community Development
Department on October 18, 2000 (see Exhibit #4, Pre -Application Conference Summary).
At this meeting, the staff confirmed that the applicant would be subject to conditional use
review by the Planning and Zoning Commission, to amend (if necessary) the previously
approved conditional use permit. Since conditional use review requires notice as a public
hearing, the applicant has provided a list of all owners of property within 300' feet of the
subject property (see Exhibit #5). The list was obtained from the City's records through the
GIS Department.
The next section of this application identifies the applicable standards of the Aspen Land
Use Regulations for this conditional use review and provides a response to each of these
standards.
Mr. Chris Bendon
October 20, 2000
Page Two
Conditional Use Amendment
The Office (0) zone district lists "Lodge units and lodge units with kitchens" as a conditional
use. This listing was added to the conditional use table for the Office zone district pursuant
to Ordinance 31, Series of 1995, concurrent with the approval of L'Auberge's conditional use
permit and with the granting of a growth management allotment to the owners to add new
lodge units to the property. The amendment to the use table was adopted by the City as
a way of legitimizing the historic use of the property as a lodge.
Pursuant to the approvals granted in 1995, the applicant has built additional lodge units that
were authorized for the property and has operated these units as tourist accommodations.
The applicant has also submitted to the City a condominium plat for the property, and has
recorded that plat in the office of the Pitkin County Clerk.
The City questioned whether a change in the form of the ownership of the property, coupled
with a potential change in use, represents a substantial change to the approved conditional
use. According to Condition #20 of Resolution 95-41, "Any substantial change in the use
of this conditional use as a lodge shall require an amendment to the conditional use review
and other applicable requirements of the code".
Section 26.425.080 of the Aspen Land Use Code lists the types of activities that may be
considered to be insubstantial amendments to an approved conditional use. Although the
applicant believes the proposed changes are a technical clarification, not a substantial
change, the staff has determined that the Planning and Zoning Commission should review
this as a conditional use amendment. Section 26.425.080 B. of the Code therefore requires
that the applicant must repeat the conditional use review to amend the prior permit.
The standards for conditional use review, as listed in Section 26.425.040 of the Aspen Land
Use Code, and the applicant's responses to these standards, are as follows:
A. The conditional use is consistent with the purposes, goals, objectives and standards of the
Aspen Area Community Plan, with the intent of the Zone District in which it is proposed
to be located, and complies with all other applicable requirements of this Title.
Response: L'Auberge has long been one of Aspen's most recognizable small lodges, offering
a unique lodging experience to guests in the Aspen area. The small cabins that dot this site
are consistent with the historic character of West Main Street, and also evoke images of this
community's ties to the traditions of European alpine resorts. The new additions to the site
have continued this style, while upgrading the entire image of the property in terms of both
architecture and landscaping.
Mr. Chris Bendon
October 20, 2000
Page Three
The lodging use and its visual appearance make the property consistent with the intent of
the Office zone district, which is "To provide for the establishment of offices and associated
commercial uses in such a way as to preserve the visual scale and character of former
residential areas that are now adjacent to commercial and business areas, and commercial
uses along Main Street and other high volume thoroughfares".
The applicant proposes that the condominiumized lodge be permitted to operate consistent
with the definition of the term "lodge" in the Aspen Land Use Code. This definition reads
as follows:
"Lodge. Same, as hotel; except that. lodges in the Lodge Preservation (LP) Zone District
must be available for overnight lodging by the general public on a short-term basis for at
least six months of each calendar year, and- may have kitchens within individual lodge
rooms."
The cabins on the property contain kitchens so, by definition, they are not hotel rooms. The
applicant hereby represents that the units will be made available for overnight lodging by
the general public on a, short-term basis for at least six months of each calendar year. This
occupancy restriction will be included in the condominium documents for this property, along
with a mechanism for the condominium association to enforce the limitation. The occupancy
restriction will also be disclosed in all real estate brochure and marketing for the units.
The applicant would also point out that the building at the corner of Fourth and Main is a
house that has historically been occupied as .a residence, and has not been rented out to
guests as part of the lodge. It is the applicant's intention to maintain this use, and not to
make it available for overnight lodging by the: general public on a short-term basis.
B. The conditional use is consistent and compatible with the character of the immediate
vicinity of the parcel proposed for development and surrounding land uses, or enhances
the mixture of complimentary uses -and activities in the immediate vicinity of the parcel
proposed for- development.
Response: L'Auberge is consistent and compatible with the character of West Main Street.
There are several other lodges operating in this area, including the Innsbruck Inn, Christmas
Inn, Aspen Mountain Lodge, Hotel Aspen, Molly Gibson Lodge, and Sardy House. What
is unique about L'Auberge is the small scale of its buildings and their unique mountain
character, which have long been a very distinctive part of this historic district.
The small scale of these structures is one factor that ensures these lodge units will continue
to be used as short term accommodations after they have been sold to individual owners.
The very nature of these units will make them unattractive to persons looking to purchase
a dwelling in Aspen that they will use solely for their own occupancy.
Mr. Chris Bendon
October 20, 2000
Page Four
C. The location, size, design and operating characteristics of the proposed conditional use
minimizes adverse effects, including visual impacts, impacts on pedestrian and vehicular
circulation, parking, trash, service delivery, noise, vibrations and odor on surrounding
properties.
Response: No changes are proposed to the size or design of the existing lodge, or in the
manner in which it operates. Therefore, there will be no adverse visual effects from this
proposal, nor will there be any impacts on pedestrian and vehicular circulation, parking,
trash, service delivery, noise, vibrations and odor on surrounding properties.
D. There are adequate public facilities and services to serve the conditional use including
but not limited to roads, potable water, sewer, solid waste, parks, police, fire protection,
emergency medical services, hospital and medical services, drainage systems, and schools.
Response: This property already is served by the full compliment of public facilities and
services. The proposed amendment to the conditional use should not cause any increase in
the demand for these services.
E. The applicant commits to supply affordable housing to meet the incremental need for
increased employees generated by the conditional use.
Response: There will not be any increased employee generation caused by the proposed
amendment to the conditional use.
Conclusion
I believe we have submitted all of the materials requested during the pre -application
conference and have responded to the applicable standards of the Aspen Land Use Code
and have demonstrated our compliance with said standards. Should any reviewing agency
request additional information, or need for us to clarify any of the statements made herein,
we will respond in a timely manner. Please feel free to contact us as necessary.
Very truly yours,
ALAN RICHMAN PLANNING SERVICES
Alan Richman, AICP
MAP AND EXHIBITS
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
APPROVING CONDITIONAI, IISE FOR A LODGE IN THE OFFICE ZONE DISTRICT
FOR L'AUBERGE LODGE LOCATED AT 435 A. MAIN STREET (LOTS A -I, BLOCK
38) CITY AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN, COLORADO
Resolution No. 95-)-h-
WHEREAS, the applicants proposed a code amendment to allow a
lodge in the office zone district in order to legitimize the
current use of the lodge and to allow an expansion of the lodge;
and
WHEREAS, the Commission approved the proposed code amendment
at a public hearing on April 18, 1995, but tabled the associated
conditional use review to May 91 1995, in order to allow staff and
the applicant to continue work on the conditional use application;
and
WHEREAS, the lodge proposal was reviewed by the Engineering
Department, Aspen Consolidated Sanitation District, the Aspen Fire
Marshal, Parks Department, and the Environmental Health Department,
and referral comments were sent to the Planning Office; and
WHEREAS,- Planning staff reviewed the request and referral
comments and recommended approval for a conditi.onal use for the
proposed lodge, with conditions, pursuant to Section 24-7-304; and
WHEREAS, on May 9, 1995, the Planning and Zoning Commission
continued the public hearing, reviewed the proposal and staff
recommendations, and voted unanimously to approve the request with
conditions; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the conditional use approval, the
Commission voted unanimously to recommend to City Council the
addition of a parking requirement for lodges in the office zone
district as stated in staff's May 9, 1995 memorandum and amended
on the same date.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission that
does
hereby
eby
approve a conditional use for the L'Auberge Lodge
following"conditions:
1. Prior to the lodge GMQS allocation by the City Council, the
applicant shall submit a revised service utilityplan that asict been
reviewed and approved by the ACSD, and the water,
engineering departments.
2. Any costs fob new public services that martial or full be led or
upgraded shall ioe borne by the applicant on a p
is
depending upon the specific agency's requirements.
3. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, the applicant
shall file restrictions against future installation of fireplaces
and woodstoves with the Environmental Health Department.
4. Prior to the issuance of any building permits', the applicant
shall submit a fugitive dust control plan, to be reviewed and
approved by the Environmental Health Department.
5. Prior to the issuance'of any building permits the applicant
shall submit a revised site plan that includes:
a. all transformer and utility easements;
b. a detailed drawing of the area for all service/trash and
recycling areas;
c. proposed and city specified sidewalks on 3rd and 4th
streets between Main Street and the alley;
d. a revised parking plan to be reviewed and approved by the
engineering and planning staff;
e. elimination of the curb cut adjacent to the manager's
residence.
6. Prior to the issuance of any building permits the applicant
shall submit a detailed landscape plan approved by the Parks
Department.
7. Prior to the issuance of any building permits:
a. tree removal permits and a mitigation plan for
removing or relocating any trees 6" in caliper or greater
shall be required from the Parks Department and any trees
proposed to be saved shall be protected during
construction, including no digging or over digging within
the drip line;
b. the applicant shall enter -into an agreement with the
Engineering Department to construct curb and gutter in
the future;
C. the applicant shall pay all applicable water and
-sewer tap fees; and
d. the applicant shall file the appropriate deed
restrictions with the Housing Office for the deed
restricted dwelling unit if required by Council.
8. Any irrigation system that is installed shall be incompliance
,with the Water Conservation Code.
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9. As'required in Section 24-7-1004 C.4.f, the applicant shall
maintain the historic runoff patterns that are found on the
site and shall correct any runoff or erosion problems that
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currently exist on the site.
10. The applicant shall agree to join any future improvements
districts which may be formed for the purpose of constructing
improvements in the public right-of-way.
11. All lighting fixtures will face downward and be shielded to
eliminate the potential for glare or nuisance to neighboring
properties. Lighting along the walkways will be low to the
ground (approximately 3' in height) and shielded.
12. All work in the alley and public right-of-way shall require
a permit from the Streets Department.
13. During construction, noise cannot exceed maximum permissible
sound level standards, and construction cannot be done except
between the hours of 7 am. and 10 p.m.
14. Early warning devices and fire extinguishers shall be provided
in all cabins and the manager's residence.
15. If the applicants intend to use the ditch for irrigation, a
utilization plan must be reviewed by the Parks and Water
Departments which may include a raw water agreement. The
agreement must be signed prior to the issuance of any building
permits.
16. Prior to the issuance of any building permits the applicant
shall apply for an encroachment license.
17. This conditional use approval is conditioned upon successful
completion of the variance request process or PUD review,
Council approval of the text amendment, and Council allocation
of the lodge allotments.
18. The applicant acknowledges Municipal Code sidewalk maintenance
requirements for all sidewalks abutting the applicant's
property. These property owner obligations include timely
snow removal as provided for in Section 19, Article VIII, and
sweeping and maintenance against hazardous conditions as
provided for. in Section 19, Article IV.
19. All material representations made by the applicant in the
application and during public meetings with the Planning and
Zoning Commission and joint GMQS Commission meeting shall be
adhered to and considered conditions of approval, unless
otherwise amended by other conditions.
20. Any substantial change in the use of this conditional use
as a lodge shall require an amendment to the conditional
use review and other applicable requirements of the code.
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APPROVED by the Commission at their regular meeting on May 91 1995.
ATTEST:
Jan Ca ey, Deputy City Clerk
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ASPEN PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION
Bruce Kerr, Chairman
EXHIBIT #2
BROOKE A. PETERSON
GIDEON I. KAUFMAN*
OF COUNSEL:
HAL S. DISHLER**
TERRI J. KAFRISSEN
ALSO ADMITTED IN MARYLAND
ALSO ADMITTED IN TEXAS
LAW OFFICES OF
KAUFMAN & PETERSON, P.C. TELEPHONE
(970) 925-8166
315 EAST HYMAN AVENUE, SUITE 305 FACSIMILE
ASPEN, COLORADO 81611 (970) 925-1090
October 20, 2000
Mr. Chris Bendon
Aspen/Pitkin Community Development
130 South Galena Street
Aspen, Colorado 81611
Re: L'Auberge D'Aspen
Dear Chris:
As you can see from the enclosed copy of the General
Warranty Deed recorded October 28, 1992, in Book 692 at Page 829,
the owner of the Property is The ALH Holding Company -Gunnison, a
Colorado corporation. If you have any additional questions,
please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
KAUFMAN & PETERSON, P.C.
A Professional Corporation
By
Gidedd Kaufman
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CHALET/XIT380HEL PARTNERSHIP, a Colorado general partnership of the
? County of Pitkin and State of Colorado ("Grantor"), and THH AL3
fl- pp, HOLDING COMPi,NY-c3MXSqx , a C orado corporatio whose legal
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0 a �� address is '.S VLF. /I'i<<I,� i7s 1� �� ,/� // of
the County of �j and State of ("Grantee")
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WITNESSETH! '
e That the Grantor for and in consideration of the sum of TEN
AND N01100 DOLLARS ($10.00), the receipt and sufficiency of which
is hereby acknowledged, has granted, bargained, sold and conveyed, i
and by these presents does grant, bargain, sell, convey and
n confirm, unto to the Grantee, its successors and assigns forever, U Ll t'
z all the real property together with improvements, if any, situate, m
a H lying and being in the County of Pitkin and state of Colorado m
described as Lots 1 and 2, Perkins Subdivision, consisting of Lots
�_ A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and I, Block 38, City and Townsite of Aspen, n
of-r'1'. as shown on the Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 10 at Page 25. m
H TOGETHER with all and singular the hereditaments and appurte- �*
U C�; nances thereto belonging, or in anywise appertaining, and the D
� reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders, rents, issues
0 O and profits thereof, and all the estate, right, title, interest, ;0
claim and demand whatsoever of the Grantor, either in law or n
equity, of, in and to the above bargained premises, with the m
hereditaments and appurtenances. <
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l� TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said premises above bargained and CL
described, with the appurtenances, unto the Grantee, its successors
and assigns forever. And the Grantor, for itself, its successors
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and assigns does covenant, grant, bargain, and agree to and with
the Grantee, its heirs and assigns, that at the time of the
ensealing and delivery of these presents, is well seized of the
U premises above conveyed, has good, sure, perfect, absolute and
171) indefeasible estate of inheritance, in law, in fee simple, and has
good right, full power and lawful authority to grant, bargain, sell
and convey the same in manner and form ab aforesaid, and that the
same are free and clear from all former and other grants, bargains,
sales, liens, taxes, mRsessments, encumbrances and restrictions of y
whatever kind or nature soever, except those items of record listed
on Exhibit "A" attached hereto,
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The Grantor shall and will WARRANT AND FOREVER DEFEND the
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above -bargained premises in the quiet and peaceable possession of
the Grantee, its successors and assigns, against all and every
person or persons lawfully claiming the whole or any part thereof.
The singular number shall include the plural, the plural the
singular, and the use of any gander shall be applicable to all
genders.
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EXH_3TT "All
Rea- estate taxes due 'n 1992 and payaL\le in 1993.
2 Reservations and excett'_ons as set forth in the Deed from the
City of Aspen of record, prsviding as follows. "That no title
shall be hereby acquired to my mina of gold, silver, cinnabar
or copper or to any valid mining claim or possession held
under existing laws."
? Easements, rights of :ray and all matters as disclosed on ?!at
of subject property recorded in Plat Book 10 at Page 25.
s. Te-^s, conditions, obligations and provisions of Statement of
Exemption from the Sefiniticn of Subdivision for Perkins
Subdivision as set forth in inst=ument recorded in Book 391 at
Page 574.
Terns, conditions, cbigations and provisions of Subdivision
in :n:+trlment recorded in Book 393
Agreement as sac fort.; at
Page 49,
4, P.ny loss or damage as the result of re -subdividing of Lot 2,
Perkins Subdivision.
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Mr. Chris Bendon, Senior Planner
Aspen Community Development Department
130 South Galena Street
Aspen, Colorado 81611
RE: APPLICATION TO AMEND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR L'AUBERGE
Dear Mr. Bendon,
We hereby authorize Gideon Kaufman of Kaufman and Peterson, P.C., and Alan Richman
of Alan Richman Planning Services to act as our designated representatives with respect to
the land use application being submitted to your office for L'Auberge, located at 435 West
Main Street. Gideon Kaufman and Alan Richman are authorized to submit an application
to amend the conditional use permit previously issued to our property. They are also
authorized to represent us in meetings with City of Aspen staff and the Aspen Planning and
Zoning Commission.
Should you have any need to contact us during the course of your review of this application,
please do so through Kaufman and Peterson, P.C. or Alan Richman Planning Services,
whose address and telephone number are included in the land development application.
Sincerely
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ALH Holdings/Gunnison
Michael Haisfield
CITY OF ASPEN
PRE -APPLICATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY
PLANNER: Chris Bendon, 920.5072 DATE: 10.18.00
PROJECT: L'Auberge Conditional Use Amendment # 1
REPRESENTATIVE: Alan Richman, 920.1125; Gideon Kaufman, 925.8166
OWNER: Tracy Haysfield
TYPE OF APPLICATION: 1 step — Planning and Zoning Commission
DESCRIPTION: The L'Auberge Lodge Owners are interested in amending their Conditional Use approval to
specifically set forth the manner in which owners of individual lodge units can utilize their
unit, including the amount of time each unit must be available to the general public as a
traditional rental unit. P&Z Reso 95-41 allows for such an amendment to the conditional
use.
Land Use Code Sections:
26.425 Conditional Use Review
26.302 Common Development Review Procedures
Review by: Staff for Completeness, Community Development Director for recommendation, Planning and
Zoning Commission.
Public Hearing: Yes, P&Z. Applicant must post property and mail notice at least 10 days prior to hearing, or at
least 15 days prior to the public hearing if any federal agency, state, county, municipal
government, school, service district or other governmental or quasi -governmental agency owns
property within three hundred (300) feet of the property subject to the development application.
Applicant will need to provide proof of posting and mailing with a affidavit at the public hearing.
Aeferral Agencies: None.
Planning Fees: $1,110 Minor Review (6-hour deposit)
Referral Agency Fees: None.
Total Deposit: $1,110 (additional hours are billed at a rate of $195/hour).
To apply, submit the following information:
l . Proof of ownership and letter signed by the applicant stating representative authorization.
2. Signed fee agreement.
3. improvement survey, site plan, or a plat map of the property. Include one large version for presentation and a
reduced version for the application packet.
4. Proposed timeframes for owner usage and general public usage.
5. Response to the criteria for amending the text of the Land Use Code contained in Section 26.425.
6. A copy of Reso. 95-41.
Notes:
• A current site improvement survey is not necessary but a plat map of other site plan that describes the property should
be included.
• A description of a typical unit (floor plan or pictures, etc.) would be helpful to include in the application.
Nsclaimer:
ie foregoing summary is advisory in nature only and is not binding on the City. The summary is based on current zoning, which is
,abject to change in the future, and upon factual representations that may or may not be accurate. The summary does not create a
legal or vested right.
EXHIBIT #5
LIST OF OWNERS WITHIN 300' OF PROPERTY
5r- "VEST MAIN LLC
:BC #202
i4, CO 81611
ASPEN HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION
A COLO NON PROFIT CORPORATION
311 W MAIN ST
ASPEN, CO 81611
BECK GLENN A
PO BOX 1102
VICTORVILLE, CA 92392
ALG SECOND QUAL PERS RES TRUST
C/O GILDENHORN ALMA L
2030 24TH ST NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20008
BAILEY MIRANDA 1994 TRUST 50%
C/O JANUS CAPITAL
620 E COOPER
ASPEN, CO 81611
BLAU SETH J
BLAU JUDITH
3896 DOGWOOD LN
DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901
ALH HOLDING COMPANY GUNNISON
A COLORADO CORPORATION
435 W MAIN ST
ASPEN, CO 81611
BARTON META PACKARD
6507 MONTROSE AVE
BALTIMORE, MD 21212
BLONIARZ JOHN W & DONNA L
1839 N ORLEANS ST
CHICAGO, IL 60614
BOOMERANG LTD BRAFMAN STUART REVOCABLE TRUST BROWDE DAVID A
500 W HOPKINS AVE BRAFMAN LOTTA BEA REVOCABLE 176 BROADWAY STE 7A
ASPEN, CO 81611 TRUST NEW YORK, NY 10038
161 E CHICAGO #30B
CHICAGO, IL 60611
CARINTHIA CORP
CHAMBERS PETE
CITY OF ASPEN
45 E LUPINE DR
PO BOX 10086
130 S GALENA ST
ASPEN, CO 81611
MULONN, VA 22106
ASPEN, CO 81611
CLICK JANE
COMCOWICH WILLIAM L
CONDER CANDIDA E
333 W MAIN ST
420 W MAIN ST
19816 GRAND VIEW DR
ASPEN, CO 81611
ASPEN, CO 81611
TOPANGA, CA 90290-3314
CRUSIUS FRANKLIN G
CRETE ASSOCIATES LP
CROWLEY SUE MITCHELL
CRUSIUS MARGARET J
3418 SANSON STREET
409 S GREENWOOD AVE
5855 MIDNIGHT PASS RD APT 507
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
COLUMBIA, MO 65203
SARASOTA, FL 34242
FLECK KATHRYN
DEREVENSKY PAULA
DEROSE VINCENT
27 N MOORE
1128 GRAND AVE
1209 N 14TH AVE
TOWER B
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO 81601
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
NEW YORK, NY 10013
FRANKEL KATHY REVOCABLE TRUST GOLD RANDAL S GOLDENBERG STEPHEN R & CHERYL J
444 N WELLS #303 EPSTEIN GILBERT AND MOLLIE 430 W HOPKINS AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60610 PO BOX 9813 ASPEN, CO 81611
ASPEN, CO 81612
HANSEN WERNER AND HARRIET HOPP ROSALIND HUGGIN H SCOTT
WINTER ERNST & SON INC C/O HOPP CLEMENT A JR AS JOINT 205 S MILL ST #3
ORDINGER WEG 12 TENANTS ASPEN, CO 81611
HAMBURG GERMANY, 22609 107 S WARBLER LN
SARASOTA, FL 34236
ILGEN EILEEN L & JACK D & ELOISE JACOBY FAMILY LTD PARTNERSHIP JACOBY FAMILY LTD PARTNERSHIP
ILGEN IN JOINT TENANCY CASPER J JACOBY III CASPER J JACOBY III GEN PARTNER
V MAIN ST PO BOX 248 PO BOX 248
:V, CO 81611 ALTON, IL 62002 ALTON, IL 62002
JOHNSTON DANIEL R & MARGARET S
2018 PHALAROPE
COSTA MESA, CA 92626
KEIM JAMES T
PEITZ H QUINN JR
17550 BAR X RD
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80908-1500
MARCUS RENEE A
432 W HOPKINS
ASPEN, CO 81611
MCDONALD FAMILY TRUST
MCDONALD W SCOTT & CAROLINE
TRUSTEES
320 W MAIN ST
ASPEN, CO 81611-1614
PATERSON CHARLES G
500 W HOPKINS
ASPEN, CO 81611
PRICE DOUGLAS L AND VALERIE
8611 MELWOOD RD
BETHESDA, MD 20817
RISCOR INC
200 CRESCENT CT STE 1320
DALLAS, TX 75201
ROSENTHAL DIANNE
PO BOX 10043
ASPEN, CO 81612-7311
KARP MICHAEL
3418 SANSOM ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
KENDIG ROBERT E
KENDIG MARILYN SUE
450 S GALENA ST STE 202A
ASPEN, CO 81611
MARTEN RANDOLPH
129 MARTEN ST
MONDOVI, WI 54755
MCDONALD FAMILY TRUST
320 W MAIN ST
ASPEN, CO 81611
PEITZ H QUINN JR
KEIM JAMES T
17550 BAR X RD
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80908-1500
RANKIN CONSULTING LLC
336 VINE ST
ASPEN, CO 81611
RIVA PARTNERS LP
1717 MAIN ST STE 5200
DALLAS, TX 75201
SAMIOS CAROLE
SAMIOS NICHOLAS A
P 0 BOX 867
WESTMINSTER, MD 21158
KASPAR THERESA DOSS
PO BOX 1637
ASPEN, CO 81612
MAC DONALD BETTE S TRUST
15 BLACKMER RD
ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110
MARTIN SCOTT M
C/O PARAMOUNT PICTURES
5555 MELROSE AVE
HOLLYWOOD, CA 90038
MOUNTAIN STATES COMMUNICATIONS
INC
PO BOX E
ASPEN, CO 81612
PRICE DOUGLAS
8611 MELWOOD
BETHESDA, MD 20817
RICKEL DAVID
8324 BROODSIDE RD
ELKINS PARK, PA 19027
ROGERS REGINA
6 WOOD ACRES RD
GLEN HEAD, NY 11545
SCOTT MARY HUGH
C/O RUSSELL SCOTT III & CO LLC
7000 E 8ELLVIEW AVE STE 120
ENGLEWOOD, CO 80111
,r MARY HUGH SEALS JOHN R & CAROLYN SHEEHAN WILLIAM J AND
C/O RUSSELL SCOTT III & CO LLC 4410 MEDICAL DR #400 SHEEHAN NANCY E
38 SUNSET DR SAN ANTONIOTX 78229 10 GOLF VIEW LN
,
ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110 FRANKFORT, IL 60423
SHERWIN KITTY P & WALTER J 8.2%
NT
7r ZANDALE RD
& FDA, MD 20817-4701
SLOVITER DAVID
SLOVITER ROSALIE
1358 ROBINHOOD RD
MEADOWBROOK, PA 19046
STASPEN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
C/O JOHN STATON
191 PEACHTREE STREET SUITE 4900
ATLANTA, GA 30303-1763
TAD PROPERTIES LTD LIABILITY CO
PO BOX 9978
ASPEN, CO 81612
THALBERG KATHARINE
221 E MAIN ST
ASPEN, CO 81611
TWIN COASTS LTD
110 WEST C ST STE 1901
SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
WOLOFSKY MOIRA 50% INT
129 CLARENDON AVE
PALM BEACH, FL 33480
SILVERSTEIN PHILIP SIMON LOUIS & EILEEN
SILVERSTEIN ROSALYN 1576 CLOVERLY LN
25 KNOLLS CRESCENT RYDAL, PA 19046
BRONX, NY 10463
SLOVITER DAVID SLOVITOR DAVID AND ELAINE
SLOVITER ROSALIE 1358 ROBIN HOOD RD
1358 ROBINHOOD RD MEADOWBROOK, PN 19046
MEADOWBROOK, PA 19046
STRANDBERG JOHN J & JANE T STRANDBERG JOHN J & JANE T
2510 GRAND AVE APT 2403 2510 GRAND AVE APT 2403
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108 KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
TAD PROPERTIES LTD LLC TEMPKINS HARRY
TOWNE CENTRE PROPERTIES LLC TEMPKINS VIVIAN
323 W MAIN ST STE 301 420 LINCOLN RD STE 258
ASPEN, CO 81611 MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139
TORNARE RENE TORNARE RENE
308 W HOPKINS AVE 308 W HOPKINS AVE
ASPEN, CO 81611 ASPEN, CO 81611
ULLR COMMONS DEVELOPMENT CORP WHYTE RUTH
75 S THIRD ST PO BOX 202
CARBONDALE, CO 81623 ASPEN, CO 81612
YOUNG PAUL III
13355 NOEL RD LB 28
DALLAS, TX 75240
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BENEFICIARY (OR ASSIGNEE) OF THE DEEDS OF TRUST.. OR ASSIGNMENTS, RECORDED IN AND THE RI T TO GRANT AODIf1--WITAERESPECTS AND RELOCATE ANO/OR
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SHALL IM►AIRt INVALIDATE, SUPERSEDE, OR OTHERWISE AFFECT THE. ".APPROVED I THE DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
THRU: Julie Ann Woods, Community Development Director
FROM: Joyce Ohlson, Deputy Director�-�
RE:. Pitkin County Library Lighting Exemption
DATE: November 14, 2000
SUMMARY:
The Pitkin County Library would like to install two outdoor lights on the Mill Street
Plaza (western entrance) that do not conform to the Outdoor Lighting Standards of
the Land Use Code. The proposed lighting would utilize City light standards
common to the downtown area. These standards are not downcast, but are
recognized as the traditional lighting typology in downtown and, therefore, because
of the typology, may be exempted from the lighting code provisions by the Historic
Preservation Officer, when in the Downtown Historic District.
Because the Library is outside of the Downtown Historic District (the Library parcel
borders the District) the Historic Preservation Officer does not have the authority to
consider this particular exemption. The Community Development Director may
consider an exemption from the Lighting Code for lighting that demonstrates
"community benefit." The Director may also refer such a case to the Planning and
Zoning Commission for its recommendation to the Director. In this case, Staff is
requesting such a referred decision from the P&Z.
Staff believes the provision of two City light standards on the Mill Street Plaza
represents a community benefit by identifying the entrance to the Pitkin County
Library as a public space, an extension of the public areas where these light standards
are commonplace. In fact, use of this light standard is a preferred alternative to
lighting standards differing from the more traditional typology as this might create an
aesthetic unfamiliar with other public spaces in town. The Historic Preservation
Officer has raised a contrasting perspective that this light type is normally found
along public rights of way, usually in a road -side planting strip and not usually found
or appropriate for on -site lighting.
Staff requests that the Planning and Zoning Commission provide its perspective
and recommendation to the Community Development Director with focus on
whether this lighting type is appropriate for the site and provides a "community
benefit".
APPLICANT:
Pitkin County Library.
LOCATION:
120 North Mill Street.
ZONING:
Public Specially Planned Area (PUB -SPA).
REVIEW PROCEDURE:
Section 26.575.150 Lighting, allows for the Community Development Director to
approve lighting plans conforming with the provisions of said section or refer the
lighting plan to the P&Z or the HPC, as deemed appropriate.
Subsection H detail the types of lighting that may be exempted from the lighting
code and includes the Director's ability (paragraph 6) to exempt lighting fixtures that
have "demonstrable community benefit."
STAFF COMMENTS:
There are no specific criteria for determining whether an application represents a
"community benefit." This lighting typology, however, is used throughout town in
public areas, especially in areas of frequent pedestrian activity such as the downtown
and Main Street. The traditional design of these fixtures characterizes civic spaces
while private property typically employs more contemporary applications.
Because the Mill Street plaza is the primary entrance and public fagade of the Pitkin
County Library, this space is very much a part of the civic realm and should be
developed as such. In this light, staff believes that the traditional City light standard
could be appropriate for this plaza and found to be a "community benefit".
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Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission review the application and
provide its recommendation to the Community Development Director for the
exemption of the two City light standards proposed for Mill Street Plaza adjacent to
the Pitkin County Library (west entrance). Staff is generally in favor of the proposal.
PROPOSED MOTION:
"I move to recommend approval of this exemption from the Lighting Regulations of
the Land Use Code for two City light standards to be installed on Mill Street Plaza
adjacent to the Pitkin County Library, finding that the siting, location and type of
lighting will provide a community benefit."
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit A -- Application and drawing
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October 5, 2000
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Planning Department
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Attn: Chris Bendon
Dear Chris:
The Pitkin County Library located at 120 N. Mill Street is requesting a review by appeal
for the proposed light standards at the main entry plaza. The proposed light standards
match the City of Aspen street lights with a single globe fixture.
The lights were submitted to your office for review under the City of Aspen lighting
ordinance. At that time the Historic Preservation Office took an exception to the light
standards. We have since then photographed the standards in the proposed locations.
Copies of the photographs have been delivered to your office along with a site plan
showing the proposed locations.
It is the Library Board's opinion that the light standards are appropriate for the entry
plaza. There is one existing light standard at the Mill street corner as well as two light
standards on the parking garage roof top plaza. It appears from the photographs that
the two new additional light standards would visually tie this area together.
Alternate fixtures for the Plaza have been reviewed however the alternate fixtures were
not as acceptable. The Board has indicated a preference for the light standards as
proposed We would appreciate a further review of this item by the Planning and
Zoning Committee or the Historic Preservation Committee to consider this item further.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Please contact me if you need
additional information or if you have questions.
Sincerely,
RECEIVED
John Wheeler AIA
ASPEN / PITKIN
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission
THRU: Julie Ann Woods, Community Development Director
Joyce Ohlson, Deputy Director}
FROM: Nick Lelack, Planne
RE: Cemetery Lane Character Area Plan Work Session
DATE: November 14, 2000
SUMMARY
As a follow-up project to the AACP, the City is being divided into character area
neighborhoods and individual meetings will be held to identify ways to meet
neighborhood and, ultimately, overall community goals. The character area plan
will be developed for each area of the City to identify issues that need to be
addressed and to establish priorities for actions in the area. These areas will
primarily be composed of neighborhoods, but may also include special character
areas such as Main Street that cross several neighborhoods.
An inventory of existing land use, public facilities and other area features, and
proposed improvements will be mapped on GIS, creating a detailed database for the
entire community. By the end of five years, staff would expect to have all
neighborhoods completed, leading to a more area specific and comprehensive
community plan when pieced together. This project will be on -going over five years
with one or more character plans completed each year.
Additional benefits to creating the plan may include:
• Respond to local characteristics, needs, and problems. Because of the
manageable size of most neighborhoods it is much easier to take a
comprehensive look at existing conditions. Land use, building and site
conditions, ownership patterns can be analyzed on a parcel by parcel basis.
• Increase citizen participation in planning. The smaller geographic size
means that from start to finish more people can be directly contacted and
thus participate in the planning process. Participation is also facilitated by
the shared concerns of many residents and the focusing of the plan on the
issues that affect people on a daily basis.
• Address a wider range of problems. This occurs because the problems
addressed by a character area plan are those that have been selected by the
people who participate in its development. There is- no up front intent to only
deal with certain issues and not others. This flexibility ensures that a wider
range of concerns can be addressed.
• Improve the delivery of public services. Planning for the wide range of
challenges faced by city neighborhoods includes involving the various
departments and agencies of local government. Building these partnerships
alerts the city to unique needs of neighborhoods and educates citizens about
who to contact for service.
• Results in more physical improvements versus general policy
statements. This naturally evolves from the focus on more localized issues
and problems. In general, character area plans are more specific about
improvements that need to be made. This greater specificity makes
implementation easier and quicker.
NEIGHBORHOOD SELECTION & DESCRIPTION: CEMETERY LANE NEIGHBORHOOD
In February 2000, Community Development staff met with City Council at a brown
bag session to discuss which neighborhood should be selected for Aspen's first
Character Area Plan.
In February 2000, Staff proposed and Council agreed that the Cemetery Lane area,
compared to other areas of the City, is relatively homogeneous, primarily resident
occupied, lacking major development proposals under review, and ripe for
redevelopment. The combination of these factors allows the residents to focus on
creating a plan rather than responding to a pending development application.
In addition, Community Development wanted to start with an area in the City that
has not recently been studied in-depth such as the Commercial Core (Downtown
Enhancement and Pedestrian Plan), Civic Center (Civic Center Master Plan), or
West End (West End Traffic Study), to gain new information on the community.
The Cemetery Lane Character Area is defined by natural and man made features.
Specifically, the area can be described as the neighborhood west of Castle Creek, south of
the Roaring Fork River, east and south of Red Butte, north and east of the Aspen Golf
Course, and north of Highway 82.
INVENTORY OF EXISTING CONDITIONS
In Spring 2000, Community Development staff inventoried and mapped existing
conditions in the Cemetery Lane area. Staff discussed the physical conditions to be
inventoried and mapped with the other City departments at a Development Review
Committee meeting in March. In April and May, staff completed the inventory and
mapping phase of the project. The following conditions were inventoried and
mapped:
♦ Land Use
♦ Structures
♦ Public Facilities
♦ Sidewalks, Curbs, and Gutters
♦ Streetlights
♦ Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and accessory buildings
♦ Street Trees
♦ Driveways
♦ Parks and Recreation Amenities
♦ Deed restricted affordable housing units
♦ Historic Properties
♦ Bus Stops
♦ Speed Bumps/Humps
♦ Recreation trails
♦ Photos of Homes Defining Character of Neighborhood
♦ Historical Characterization
♦ Subdivision Documents
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS
In June, the first Cemetery Lane Character Area Plan meeting was held to present
the inventory presentation and identify issues important to neighborhood residents.
Residents identified several major issues of interest and concern to them. These issues
include the following:
Traffic
♦ Street width should be varied to allow traffic calming and lessen the
perception of a "thoroughfare"
♦ Manage speed control thru various means
♦ Increase signage for children's safety
♦ Street Parking should be limited and not interfere with recreation paths
♦ Improve street maintenance
�1 Decrease and manage non-resident traffic volume
♦ Decrease and manage construction traffic
♦ Entrance divider at Cemetery Lane traffic light is difficult to see
Parks, Bike Paths and Landscaping
♦ Implement Streetscape Plan
♦ Install more street trees along Cemetery Lane
♦ Develop Recreational Path from Silver King to Slaughter House Bridge
♦ Connect Cemetery Lane Recreational Path around the Golf Course
♦ Improve landscaping at Power Plant Road intersection
♦ Perform Weed Management in the public right-of-way and public open space
♦ Separate recreational paths from the street- utilize landscape strip
♦ Enhance children's amenities and parks
♦ Manage flooding of irrigation ditch
Lighting and Utilities
♦ Need more street lighting on Cemetery Lane (not on side streets) & lights
should be downcast and shielded to prevent glare
♦ Remove the short utility poles left from overhead power lines
♦ Improve stormwater drainage on streets
Interface with City Hall
♦ Residents would like more action on neighborhood needs
♦ Generally increase enforcement efforts
The majority of issues identified during the first meeting concerned the Cemetery
Lane streetscape plan, trails, and traffic flow through the area. To respond to
residents immediate concerns, representatives from the Streets, Parks, Utilities, and
Police Departments discussed existing and future plans for the area at the second
meeting in mid -July.
The main issue discussed was the development and implementation of the Cemetery
Lane streetscape plan, which will be funded by the 1999 Sales Tax Revenue Bonds.
Aspen's Park's Department notified residents that Park planners and landscape
architects will begin working on the plan this fall with Cemetery Lane area
residents. The purpose of the improvements is to restore the country lane
atmosphere of Cemetery Lane.
Specifically, the plan is expected to include landscape improvements, including
street trees; drainage improvements; an 8- to 10-foot wide detached
bicycle/pedestrian lane, access to the Henry Stein Park via a new pedestrian bridge
or improvements to the existing bridge; traffic calming improvements, such as road
realignments, bottlenecks, and/or speed humps; and safe pedestrian road crossings.
The third meeting in mid -August focused on the application of the City's residential
design standards to the Cemetery Lane area, as well as a presentation of house size
analysis and meeting 2 survey results.
City Council and several City review boards have expressed interest in revising the
residential design standards in a manner that tailors them to each neighborhood.
During this meeting, Community Development staff presented the residential design
standards through an in-depth PowerPoint presentation, discussion, and question
and answer session. Then, the residents voted on a scorecard sheet on whether they
thought the standard was important or not important for their area. Residents
favored the elimination of about half of the standards for their neighborhood.
Staff is now preparing a draft plan to present to neighborhood residents, as well as
additional clarifying questions. After review by the residents, Staff will present the
plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council for adoption.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION DIRECTION
Staff is interested in the Commission's input on the project thus far, additional areas
of interest that the Commission would like to see included in the plan, or any
additional questions for the neighbors.
This map shows the area surrounding Cemetery Lane included in this plan.