HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo_1_25_22 MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Torre and Aspen City Council
FROM: Ben Anderson, Principal Long-Range Planner
THROUGH: Phillip Supino, Community Development Director
MEMO DATE: January 20, 2022
MEETING DATE: January 25, 2022
RE: Resolution No. 014, Series of 2022
Aspen Mini-Storage, Annexation Petition
REQUEST OF COUNCIL: City Council is asked to approve Resolution No. 014, Series
of 2022.
SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND: The Aspen Mini-Storage property, owned by the City
of Aspen and intended for inclusion in the land assemblage that will define the site of the
Lumberyard affordable housing project, is located in Pitkin County. When purchased by
the City, this property was planned for eventual annexation into the City of Aspen. This
resolution begins the annexation process and would do three things:
• Show Council findings that Petition for Annexation and proposed Annexation Plat
are in substantial compliance with Colorado Revised Statutes; 31-12-107(1).
• Set a date, time, and place for a public hearing to determine compliance with the
annexation procedures required by Colorado Revised Statutes; 31-12-104 and 31-
12-105.
• Authorizes the initiation of zoning procedures for the property once it is annexed
into the City.
The annexation process requires four meetings with City Council (including this meeting).
Approval of Resolution #014 will set a public hearing on March 8th to formalize the Petition
for Annexation and the Plat. The hearing on the 8th has special notice requirements that
include notification of Pitkin County BOCC, the Pitkin County Attorney, Aspen Unified
School District, and any special districts that the property is subject to. Eventually, the
annexation and zoning of the property will be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning
Commission and Council will consider the annexation and zoning of the property via
ordinance.
DISCUSSION: In general, this Resolution is a cursory first step that formally initiates the
annexation process as described by Colorado State Statute. This Resolution does not
approve the annexation or the eventual zoning, nor will it change the existing uses on the
property in any way. Future hearings will provide opportunity for public and stakeholder
comment.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS: N/A
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: N/A
ALTERNATIVES:
RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that Council approve Resolution No. 014,
Series of 2022, initiating the annexation process for the Aspen Mini-Storage Property.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: