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RECEPTION#: 668575, R:$18.00, D: $0.00
DOC CODE: APPROVAL
Pg 1 of 2,09/24/2020 at 10:15:44 AM
Janice K.Vos Caudill, Pitkin County, CO
NOTICE OF APPROVAL
APPROVING AN 8040 GREENLINE REVIEW EXEMPTION AT THE MOUNTAIN QUEEN
CONDOMINIUMS,800 SOUTH MONARCH STREET,ACCORDING TO THE MAP THEREOF,
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 AT PAGE 489,LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS: SECTION 13,
TOWNSHIP 10 SOUTH,RANGE 85 WEST OF THE 6TI'PM, CITY OF ASPEN,COUNTY OF
PITKIN, STATE OF COLORADO.
Parcel ID No.2735-131-28-800
APPLICANT:Mountain Queen Condo Association,c/o Jerome Simecek, COA Manager
REPRESENTATIVE: Mathew Armentrout, 2757 Design Co.
SUBJECT& SITE OF APPROVAL:
8040 Greenline Review Exemption at 800 South Monarch Street(The Mountain Queen Condominiums). The
applicant is requesting to make various improvements around the property, which is located within the 8040
Greenline review area,pursuant to Land Use Code Section 26.435.030,8040 Greenline Review.
SUMMARY:
The subject property is located in the Lodge (L) zone district and within the 8040 Greenline review area.
Fourteen condominium units exist on site(Units 10& 11 are combined as a single unit').The applicant plans to
renovate the following common facilities onsite:
• Interior space: Existing bathrooms, a mechanical room,a sauna room and a hot tub will be demolished.
These spaces will be replaced with two new bathrooms,a new sauna room and an exercise area.
• Exterior Pool Area:The exterior pool area will be resurfaced,and various improvements will be added.
Improvements include a hot tub, a security fence, and a pool safety cover. An existing pergola and
storage structure will be demolished. The pergola will be replaced with seasonal, removable umbrella
shades.
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• Parking garage & ventilation system: An existing ventilation system will be upgraded with new
cabinet unit heaters and an exhaust fan.New pool and building mechanical equipment will be installed
to improve energy and space efficiency.
Pursuant to Land Use Code Section 26.435.030.B,Exemption, a property may qualify for an 8040 Greenline
Review Exemption if the proposed development:
• 1. Does not add more than ten percent to the floor area of the existing structure or increase the total amount
of square footage of areas of the structure which are exempt from floor area calculations by more than
twenty-five percent; and
2. The development does not require the removal of any tree for which a permit would be required;and
3. The development is located such that it is not affected by any geologic hazard and will not result in
increased erosion and sedimentation.
STAFF EVALUATION:
Staff finds that the request meets the criteria to qualify for an 8040 Greenline Review Exemption, per section
26.435.030.B,Exemption.
• The internal work will not increase the existing building footprint,nor will it increase the height of any
structure.This work is subject to Zoning review and approval. RECEIVED
0gi61/2021
1.Approved via Permit No. 7-103 ASPEN
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
RECEPTION#: 668575,09/24/2020 at 10:15:44 AM, Pgs 2 of 2,Janice K.Vos Caudill, Pitkin County, CO
• Removing the existing storage area and replacing the pergola with temporary umbrella shades will
improve mountain views as viewed from all sides.
• Installing the security fence will improve safety around the pool area. The fence materials will comply
with Land Use Code Section 26.575.050,Fence Materials, and the height of the fence will comply with
Land Use Code Section 26.575.020.5.p,Allowed Projections into Setbacks.
• None of the proposed work will require the removal of any tree nor will it negatively impact any geologic
hazard or increase erosion or sedimentation.Lastly,the proposed work will result in a zero sq.ft.increase
in FAR from the existing.
DECISION:
The Community Development Director determines that the proposed project meets the requirements of
an 8040 Greenline Review Exemption,subject to the following:
• The disturbance area approaches the 1,000 sq. ft. threshold to determine if the project requires a
major or minor review from the Engineering Department. At the time of building permit, the
applicant will need to show that the disturbance area is less than 1,000 sq.ft.and provide a minor
drainage narrative and site plan.If the disturbance area exceeds 1,000 sq. ft.,a major Engineering
review will be required with a full drainage report and civil plans stamped by a licensed Engineer.
APPROVED BY:
A/A C
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Community Development Director
Attachments:
Exhibit A—Application (On file)
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RECEIVED
0 aga 62/2021
ASPEN
BUILDING DEPARTMENT