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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.apz.20240917 REGULAR MEETING ASPEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 Commissioners in attendance: Charlie Tarver, Eric Knight, Ken Canfield, Tom Gorman, Christine Benedetti, Teraissa McGovern. Staff present: Sophie Varga, Planer I Sammi Montalto, Zoning Enforcement Officer Kate Johnson, Assistant City Attorney Tracy Terry, Deputy City Clerk Commissioner Comments: None. Staff Comments: Ben Anderson introduced the new planning staff, Owen, Julian, and Patrick. Public Comments: None. Minutes: Mr. Gorman motioned to approve the minutes for July 16th, 2024, and the motion was seconded by Mr. Canfield. Ms. McGovern asked for a roll call vote. Roll call vote: Mr. Tarver, yes; Mr. Knight, yes; Mr. Canfield, yes; Mr. Gorman, yes; Ms. Benedetti, abstained; Ms. McGovern, yes; Motion passes 5-0. Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest: None Submission of Public Notice for Agenda Items: Ms. Johnson said that notice was provided. Public Hearing: Item one: Special Review for Replacement of Nonconforming Structure, 401 W. Francis Applicant Presentation: Will and Katelyn with Rowland and Broughton and Claude Salter This property exists at north 3rd and Francis it is an Existing sf home with a detached garage. He said they want to maintain both structures and remodel them. When the house was built, it was legally placed, but through the evolution of the zoning code it is non-conforming because it sits inside of the setback in a few locations. They are going to be removing some of the elements that live in the setback. The Fireplace Chimney Flue is proposed to be removed, it currently encroaches into eh setback. The west property line has some window wells that sit in the setback, they will be removing one window well. The demolition percentage is very low. They are reducing the square footage of the home. The existing structure will remain in the western side yard setback. Through the energy codes adopted by the city recently, provisions were made to keep existing structural walls and adding insulation and fire ratings, that is an allowed encroachment into the setback. Ms. Salter said the reason the house doesn’t fit the code is because the code has changed, not the house. They are going to reduce the non-conforming floor area; a crawl space will be converted into livable space, and they will combine some stairways. The house pretty much stays the same but is being modernized. The project has received RDS approval. REGULAR MEETING ASPEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 Board Questions: Mr. Gorman asked how long the run that will be affected by the setback area? He asked if it is the entire length of the house. They replied yes, it is 71 feet. Ms. Salter replied that new construction cannot be in the setback at all, but existing buildings have 8 inches into the setback. Mr. Gorman asked if there has been any response from the neighbors. Will responded that there has been some positive feedback but not a lot of feedback either way. Mr. Gorman asked if the garage could be altered. Will said it is not possible. Mr. Tarver asked what the eastern setback of the house to the west is and if there is a problem for emergency services to get in there. Ms. Salter replied the eastern setback is five feet and said no. Staff Presentation: Sophie Varga, Planner I Ms. Varga gave an overview of the non-conformities chapter. She said it speaks to buildings that were built with proper permits but no longer conform to the current code. She went over the review standards as well. Staff recommends approval for this project. Board Questions: Mr. Gorman asked if there were any neighbor comments. Ms. Varga replied that there was only one comment, and it was favorable. Board Discussion: Ms. Benedetti supports approving it and appreciates a renovation instead of raze and replace. Mr. Gorman said it supports the city goals to renovate instead of scrape, supports it. Mr. Canfield supports it. Mr. Knight supports it. Ms. McGovern supports it and likes that it’s a renovation. Motion: Mr. Canfield moved to approve resolution 7 series 2024; Mr. Gorman seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Tarver, yes; Mr. Knight, yes; Mr. Canfield, yes; Mr. Gorman, yes; Ms. Benedetti, yes; Ms. McGovern, yes; Motion passes 6-0. Public Hearing; Item 2: 585 Cemetery Lane - Parks Maintenance Facility PD Amendment Applicant Presentation: Jessica Garrow, Principal with Design workshop Ms. Garrow is here along with Matt Kuhn, the Parks and Open Space Director and Ben Levenson, Project manager with Capital Asset. The Parks Department is located on Cemetery Lane, on the same parcel and the golf course. This is just related to the Parks facilities, not the golf course. There are three buildings REGULAR MEETING ASPEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 and 2 are within the scope of this project, there is an existing housing unit that is not part of this project. The original maintenance area was placed on the property in 1976 and there was an expansion in 1990 and 1997. The lower building will become all maintenance and storage space, and the offices will be removed. The upper building will have all the offices, additional bathrooms, a mother’s room, etc. This is the main building where the public will meet with the parks department staff so it will become ADA accessible. There is an increase of 32 sq feet to accommodate the addition of 2 airlocks. They are adding covered bike storage for employees. A commercial design review is required because members of the public do come to this building. This is primarily an internal remodel. The second review is Planned Development review, minor amendment. Mr. Kuhn said that this will bring employees together as all offices will be in one building and will get all vehicles inside overnight to thaw out in the winter. Board Questions: Mr. Tarver asked if the square footage changes with the addition of bike storage. Ms. Garrow replied that is a difference in calculations for unenclosed and deck spaces versus enclosed. Mr. Tarver asked if the bike storage space will be used in the winter. Mr. Kuhn said bikes will be stored there in the winter. Staff Presentation: Sammi Montalto, Zoning Enforcement Officer Ms. Montalto went over the project again and added that the biggest change is the addition of bike storage. She explained the reviews are minor amendment to detailed review, commercial design review, and conditional use review. All the proposed changes are consistent with what is required under the review criteria. Staff recommends approval of the resolution to amend the Parks facility. Board Questions: Ms McGovern asked if the public restroom is currently ADA or will be updated to ADA. Mr. Kuhn replied that it is from inside the building but not the golf course side. Commissioner discussion: Mr. Tarver said he likes it, it is fine. Mr. Knight is in support. Ms. Benedetti is in support. Mr. Gorman is in support Mr. Canfield is in support. Ms. McGovern supports it. REGULAR MEETING ASPEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 Ms. Johnson commented that there were three reviews here. As written the resolution does not address the other two, other than the minor PD amendment but they believe the underlying PD approval as well as the way the latest resolution is written is sufficient to do what it needs to do. Motion: Ms. Benedetti motioned to approve resolution 8 series 2024; Mr. Gorman seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Tarver, yes; Mr. Knight, yes; Mr. Canfield, yes; Mr. Gorman, yes; Ms. Benedetti, yes; Ms. McGovern, yes; Motion passes 6-0. Ms. McGovern asked Ben Anderson for an update on the planning calendar. Mr. Anderson gave them the next few meeting dates and what items would be on them. Adjourn: Mr. Canfield motioned to adjourn; Ms. Benedetti seconded. All in favor. Tracy Terry, Deputy City Clerk