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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPreApp - Annexation and Zoning PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY PRE-22-024 DATE: 3/4/22 PLANNER: Ben Anderson, Planner, City of Aspen, 429-2765 PROJECT NAME AND ADDRESS: Burlingame Lot 1A – Subdivision of “Triangle Parcel” PARCEL ID# 273503100805 REPRESENTATIVE: Bob Schultz, Representative for City Asset Department, 963-3670 DESCRIPTION: The eventual Lumberyard affordable housing development will be located on a lot that is assembled from three parcels: 1) the parcel that contains the Pro Build lumberyard, the parcel that contains the Aspen Mini-Storage (subject of a recent annexation process), and 3) a triangle shaped parcel at the base of Deer Hill that is currently part of Burlingame Subdivision and Planned Development – Lot 1A. The proposal, under this PreApp, would subdivide this roughly 3.5 acre parcel from Lot 1A, creating a new “Lot 1D”. The portion of Lot 1A that included the Annie Mitchell affordable housing project – and the majority of the proposed “Triangle Parcel” is currently zoned RR, Rural Residential. A portion of the Triangle Parcel is zoned C, Conservation. At the time of the PreApplication discussion, conversations were had about the need to rezone the parcel as part of the subdivision process. Further discussion needs to happen on this topic to explore if there are any benefits to a rezoning to define the property further during this time prior to the extensive entitlements process that will be required with the Lumberyard AH project. Staff’s view at this time is that there is not a need for a rezoning action associated with this subdivision request. An important aspect of Lot 1A is that it contains areas that are included in a conservation easement held by the Aspen Valley Land Trust (AVLT). Staff understands that the applicant has been working with AVLT to draw the boundaries of the proposed parcel – and to confirm that the subdivision and intended use of the proposed parcel are consistent with the terms of the conservation easement. AVLT’s agreement with the proposed subdivision and the boundaries of the parcel is essential. Subdivision is typically reviewed concurrent with other land use reviews in defining an eventual development scenario. In this case, the subdivision action would be concluded in this limited action, the land would be left in its current condition with no development proposed, until later assembled with other lands and considered with the full Lumberyard project. As such, some of the review criteria and application contents in Major Subdivision, 26.480.070 and 080 will not be applicable to this proposal. It is recommended that the applicant work ahead of time with the City Parks Department to identify any potential concerns that may arise from the subdivision process This is a two-step process that requires a meeting with P&Z for a recommendation and then is concluded by an Ordinance with Council that involves both First and Second Reading. RELEVANT LAND USE CODE SECTIONS: Section Number Section Title 26.304 Common Development Review Procedures 26.310 Amendments to the Text and Zone District Map (if needed) 26.480 Subdivision 26.480.070 and 080 Major Subdivision, Review Criteria and Application Contents For your convenience – links to the Land Use Application and Land Use Code are below: Land Use Application Land Use Code REVIEW BY: Community Development staff for complete application Planning and Zoning Commission for Recommendation City Council for Ordinance – Subdivision (and Rezoning, if necessary) PUBLIC HEARING: Yes; P&Z and City Council **Notice Materials for poster and mailing should provide enhanced information PLANNING FEES: $7,800 deposit for 24 hours of staff time (Additional/fewer hours billed/refunded at $325 per hour) REFERRAL FEES: City Engineering Department - $325; 1 hour deposit – additional hours will be billed as necessary. City Parks Department - $1,300 City Attorney should be a formal referral – although they typically do not assess a fee. TOTAL DEPOSIT: $9,425 APPLICATION CHECKLIST – PLEASE EMAIL APPLICATION TO: ben.anderson@cityofaspen.com  Completed Land Use Application and signed Fee Agreement.  Pre-application Conference Summary (this document).  Street address and legal description of the parcel on which development is proposed to occur, consisting of a current (no older than 6 months) certificate from a title insurance company, an ownership and encumbrance report, or attorney licensed to practice in the State of Colorado, listing the names of all owners of the property, and all mortgages, judgments, liens, easements, contracts and agreements affecting the parcel, and demonstrating the owner’s right to apply for the Development Application. The purpose of this requirement is to show that the Applicant has the authority to apply for a Land Use Case.  HOA Compliance form (Attached to Application)  All application requirements described in 26.480.080.A-J, Subdivision application contents. Some materials may not be required due to the nature of the proposed subdivision. The application submission should at least acknowledge all application requirements – even if to explain why the are not applicable.  Written response to all applicable review criteria in 26.480.040, General Subdivision Criteria and 26.480.070, Major Subdivision Review Criteria.  Letter or other materials from AVLT showing concurrence and support for the subdivision and the proposed boundaries of new parcel. Once the copy is deemed complete by staff, the following items will then need to be submitted:  Total fee for review of the application. Disclaimer: The foregoing summary is advisory in nature only and is not binding on the City. The summary is based on current zoning, which is subject 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.