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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.apz.20241001 REGULAR MEETING ASPEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OCTOBER 1, 2024 Commissioners in attendance: Charlie Tarver, Maryann Pitt, Eric Knight, Ken Canfield, Tom Gorman, and Teraissa McGovern. Staff present: Sammi Montalto, Planner I Ben Anderson, Com Dev Director Kate Johnson, Assistant City Attorney Tracy Terry, Deputy City Clerk Commissioner Comments: Mr. Tarver asked if the city has to pay for affordable housing mitigation when building a project. Ben Anderson replied that if the determination is that it is an essential public facility, City Council has the ability to waive, reduce, or defer that mitigation. Staff Comments: Mr. Anderson gave an update on the vacant planning director position. They received twenty applications, that was narrowed down to nine and they will narrow that down to three or four that will be brought in for in person interviews in November. Public Comments: None. Minutes: Mr. Canfield motioned to approve the minutes for August 6th, 2024, and the motion was seconded by Mr. Gorman. Ms. McGovern asked for a roll call vote. Roll call vote: Mr. Tarver, yes; Ms. Pitt, abstained; Mr. Knight, yes; Mr. Canfield, yes; Mr. Gorman, yes; 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: Minor PD Amendment 10 Club Circle Mr. Tarver asked if commissioners are allowed to go to the Maroon Creek Club and look at it. Ms. Johnson replied that they’re welcome to walk by it in the public right of way. They are not allowed to enter private property without the consent of the owner. Applicant Presentation: Chris Bendon, Bendon Adams Mr. Bendon is representing the Maroon Creek Club, and he introduced those in attendance with him; David Chadbourne; General Manager, Maroon Creek Club; Kim Wild; partner at Haas & Associates, Don Carpenter and Richard Kihlney with Project Resources. He gave some historical and review background on the Maroon Creek Club. Mr. Wild said the additions are relatively small in comparison to the size of the building and none of them will change the character of the building and they will use the existing colors and masting. The changes are in the following areas: Covering the outdoor dining area with a louvered system that can be opened and closed, observation bridges over the tennis courts, a guest services kitchen to provide food to the pool area, covered outdoor event space, gym expansion and covered outdoor fitness area. REGULAR MEETING ASPEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OCTOBER 1, 2024 Board Questions: Mr. Gorman asked if the offset in the outdoor trellis is the deduction they are seeing on the spreadsheet. Mr. Bendon replied that there was a provision in the old County code that allowed a 10-foot awning or extension, and floor area started counting after that. Mr. Gorman asked if that is the same in the current city code. Mr. Bendon replied no. Mr. Tarver asked how much current uncovered space will be covered. Mr. Bendon replied that the event space is 1080 square feet, the dining areas are approximately 2500 square feet, and the outdoor fitness area is approximately 1500 square feet. Mr. Tarver asked if it created any new parking. Mr. Bendon replied no. Mr. Chadbourne replied that the membership is capped so there will not be any more cars. The event space will not be public events, it is events that are already happening exclusively for members, it will just be covered. Ms. McGovern asked if the minor amendment would impact parking or if parking was already considered. Mr. Bendon replied that it will not impact parking. Ms. Pitt asked if the tennis courts have seating or if it is standing room only. Mr. Wild replied that there is only standing room for viewing and the addition is above the courts. Ms. Pitt asked if they will try to use the outdoor fitness space all year long. David replied that they are not very busy during winter so that space will not be needed. Ms. Pitt asked if all the spaces will be ADA. Mr. Wild replied that all ADA issues will be addressed during this process. Mr. Gorman asked if they anticipate that this will happen quickly or will just get the approvals and then work on the projects as they are funded. Mr. Chadbourne said the outdoor dining area will start first and the rest will happen as they have the funding. Mr. Gorman asked if there is a trigger in which they must come back to P&Z. Mr. Bendon said staff asked them to come with all the projects at one time and not come for each project individually. If something changes in the plan, they will ask staff how to proceed. Ms. McGovern asked if there is vesting. Mr. Anderson replied that going past the vesting date does not mean they cannot build, they just lose the ability to be exempt from code changes. He said if this wasn’t under PD they could come in ask and go straight to building permit. One of the things this action does is give them approvals and give them time to carry out those approvals. Ms. McGovern asked if the observation decks will be ADA accessible. Mr. Wild replied that they will be. Staff Presentation: Sammi Montalto, Planner I Ms. Montalto introduced herself and gave an overview of the project and how it got to this point. The review criteria are a minor amendment to detailed review, commercial design review, and growth management quota system review. They have 8,319 square feet of allowable floor area they have not built out yet. The 6 components have been determined the best use of remaining square footage by club staff, the proposed changes are all in line with what the PD had approved for over 20 years. All review criteria have been met. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. REGULAR MEETING ASPEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OCTOBER 1, 2024 Board Questions: Mr. Canfield asked if there was any public comment regarding this project. Ms. Montalto said no public comment, there were some inquiries about the project but no comments after the information was given to them. Mr. Tarver asked if them using this square footage stops them from being able to put up the same number of tents next year. Ms. Montalto said they are still approved for the same number of temporary structures and will have to mitigate for any they use. Board Discussion: Mr. Tarver said it is good for him. Mr. Canfield said it is straight forward Mr. Gorman said it seems compliant in all respects. Ms. McGovern said it demonstrates compliance with all the review criteria. Ms. Pitt said it will mitigate time and effort spent on tents. Motion: Mr. Gorman moved to approve resolution 9 series 2024 as written; Mr. Canfield seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Tarver, yes; Ms. Pitt, yes; Mr. Knight, yes; Mr. Canfield, yes; Mr. Gorman, yes; Ms. McGovern, yes; Motion passes 6-0. Adjourn: Mr. Gorman motioned to adjourn; Mr. Canfield seconded. All in favor. Tracy Terry, Deputy City Clerk