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REGULAR MEETING ASPEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MAY 7, 2024
Commissioners in attendance: Maryann Pitt, Tracy Sutton, Marcus Blue, Eric Knight, Teraissa McGovern.
Staff present:
Bob Narracci, Zoning Administrator
Kate Johnson, Assistant City Attorney
Tracy Terry, Deputy City Clerk
Commissioner Comments: None.
Staff Comments: None.
Public Comments: None.
Minutes: Ms. Pitt motioned to approve the minutes for April 2nd, 2024, and the motion was seconded
by Ms. Sutton. Ms. McGovern asked for a roll call vote.
Roll call vote: Ms. Pitt, yes; Ms. Sutton, yes; Mr. Blue, yes; Mr. Knight, yes; Ms. McGovern, yes; Motion
passes 5-0.
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest: Chair McGovern has a conflict on the second item but can remain
and participate on the first item.
Submission of Public Notice for Agenda Items: Ms. Johnson said that notice was provided.
Other Business, Item one: P&Z recommendation to City Council for provision of required affordable
housing via Fee-in lieu - 350 Lake Avenue, 360 Lake Avenue, 434 E Cooper Ave, 1050 Cemetery Lane
and 1205 Red Butte Dr.
Staff Presentation: Bob Narracci, Zoning Administrator
Mr. Narracci said the first part of this request is a total of five fee-in-lieu requests, four are residential
and one is commercial. All are within our policy to allow fee in lieu up to a total of 2 full time employees.
Staff recommends P&Z recommend approval to City Council.
Applicant Presentation: Chris Bendon, Bendon Adams
Mr. Bendon said that M Development, owned by Mark Hunt, has been the majority holder of affordable
housing credits for some time. Mark was in a position where he had additional credits and they were
purchasing small increments, but his calculations changed. The request meets all the criteria. He said
they appreciate staffs handling of the matter, it has been much quicker than expected.
Motion:
Mr. Blue moved to approve resolution 3 series 2024; Ms. Sutton seconded.
Roll call vote: Ms. Pitt, yes; Ms. Sutton, yes; Mr. Blue, yes; Mr. Knight, yes; Ms. McGovern, yes; Motion
passes 5-0.
Mrs. McGovern recused herself for the second item.
REGULAR MEETING ASPEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MAY 7, 2024
Motion:
Ms. Sutton motioned to nominated Mr. Blue as acting chair; Mr. Knight seconded.
Roll call vote: Ms. Pitt, yes; Ms. Sutton, yes; Mr. Blue, yes; Mr. Knight, yes; Motion passes 4-0.
Other Business, Item 2: P&Z recommendation to City Council for provision of required affordable
housing via Fee-in lieu - 1212 E Hopkins.
Staff Presentation: Bob Narracci, Zoning Admin.
Mr. Narracci said this is the same request as the first item and staff recommends that P&Z recommend
approval to City Council
Applicant Presentation: Chris Bendon, Bendon Adams
Mr. Bendon said he would refer to the comments made in the previous hearing with addition of a change
in ownership of 1212 E Hopkins, it transferred yesterday. The previous owner was Joben Aspen LLC,
Noah Shore, Principal and the new owner is 1212 E Hopkins LLC, Todd Quinworth, Manager and Rick
Work part of the ownership here on behalf of the owner. Mr. Bendon has an authorization letter signed
by Mr. Quinworth and an updated land use application form he will provide to staff (Exhibit 3 in the
agenda)
Board Questions:
Mr. Blue asked if all the plans are the exact same with the new ownership. Mr. Bendon replied yes, all
the plans and application are the exact same. Mrs. Johnson verified the resolution does not need
changed as an owner is not listed by name.
Mrs. Pitt asked if it has gone through due diligence. Mr. Bendon replied yes, it has gone through full due
diligence, the closing was yesterday. He is providing the new documentation so the city understands he
is representing the actual owner on record today.
Motion:
Mr. Knight mo tioned to approve resolution 4 series 2024; Ms. Sutton seconded.
Roll call vote: Ms. Pitt, yes; Ms. Sutton, yes; Mr. Blue, yes; Mr. Knight, yes; Motion passes 4-0.
Adjourn:
Mr. Knight motioned to adjourn; Ms. Pitt seconded. All in favor.
Tracy Terry, Deputy City Clerk