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Exhibit B | Application
Exhibit B | Application
Exhibit B | Application
ALTA Commitment For Title Insurance
AUTHORIZED AGENT:
PITKIN COUNTY TITLE, INC.
601 E. HOPKINS AVE. 3
RD
FLOOR
ASPEN, COLORADO 81611
970-925-1766-PHONE
970-925-6527-FAX
877-217-3158-TOLL FREE
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
TITLE MATTERS: CLOSING MATTERS:
Nola Warnecke (nola@sopris.net) TJ Davis - (tjd@sopris.net)
Joy Higens - (joy@sopris.net)
Issued By
Home Office:
875 Concourse Parkway South, Suite 200
Maitland, FL 32751
Telephone (407) 629-5842
Exhibit B | Application
ALTA Commitment Form (6-17-06)
COMMITMENT FOR TITLE INSURANCE
ISSUED BY
WESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY
Westcor Land Title Insurance Company, a California Corporation,("Company"), for a valuable consideration,
hereby commits to issue its policy or policies of title insurance, as identified in Schedule A, in favor of the
Proposed Insured named in Schedule A, as owner or mortgagee of the estate or interest covered hereby in the
land described or referred to in Schedule A, upon payment of the premiums and charges and compliance with
the Requirements; all subject to the provisions of Schedule A and B and to the Conditions of this Commitment.
This Commitment shall be effective only when the identity of the Proposed Insured and the amount of the policy
or policies committed for have been inserted in Schedule A hereof by the Company.
All liability and obligations under this Commitment shall cease and terminate within six (6) months after the
Effective Date or when the policy or policies committed for shall issue, whichever first occurs, provided that
the failure to issue such policy or policies is not the fault of the Company.
The Company will provide a sample of the policy form upon request.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, WESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY has caused its corporate
name and seal to be hereunto affixed and these presents to be signed in facsimile under authority of its by-laws
on the date shown in Schedule A.
Issued By: WESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY
Countersigned:
Authorized Signature
CO 1045 * *
Pitkin County Title, Inc.
601 E. Hopkins #3
Aspen, CO 81611
Exhibit B | Application
CONDITIONS AND STIPULATIONS
1. The term "mortgage", when used herein, shall include deed of trust, trust deed or other security instrument.
2. If the Proposed Insured has or acquires actual knowledge of any defect, lien, encumbrance, adverse claim or
other matter affecting the estate or interest or mortgage thereon covered by this Commitment other than
those shown in Schedule B hereof, and shall fail to disclose such knowledge to the Company in writing, the
Company shall be relieved from liability for any loss or damage resulting from any act of reliance hereon to
the extent the Company is prejudiced by failure to so disclose such knowledge. If the Proposed Insured shall
disclose such knowledge to the Company, or if the Company otherwise acquires actual knowledge of any
such defect, lien or encumbrance, adverse claim or other matter, the Company at its option may amend
Schedule B of this Commitment accordingly, but such amendment shall not relieve the Company from
liability previously incurred pursuant to paragraph 3 of these Conditions and Stipulations.
3. Liability of the Company under this Commitment shall be only to the named Proposed Insured and such
parties included under the definition of Insured in the form of policy or policies committed for and only for
actual loss incurred in reliance hereon in undertaking in good faith (a) to comply with the requirements
hereof, or (b) to eliminate exceptions shown in Schedule B, or (c) to acquire or create the estate or interest
or mortgage thereon covered by this Commitment In no event shall such liability exceed the amount stated
in Schedule A for the policy or policies committed for and such liability is subject to the insuring provisions
and Conditions and Stipulations and the Exclusions from Coverage of the form of policy or policies
committed for in favor of the Proposed Insured which are hereby incorporated by reference and are made a
part of this Commitment except as expressly modified herein.
4. This Commitment is a contract to issue one or more title insurance policies and is not an abstract of title or a
report of the condition of title. Any action or actions or rights of action that the Proposed Insured may have
or may bring against the Company arising out of the status of the title to the estate or interest or the status of
the mortgage thereon covered by this Commitment must be based on and are subject to the provisions of
this Commitment.
5. The policy to be issued contains an arbitration clause. All arbitrable matters when the Amount of Insurance is $2,000,000.00 or
less shall be arbitrated at the option of either the Company or the Insured as the exclusive remedy of the parties. You may review
a copy of the arbitration rules at http://www.alta.org.
Exhibit B | Application
COMMITMENT FOR TITLE INSURANCE
SCHEDULE A
1. Effective Date: November 30, 2021 at 8:00 AM Case No. PCT25725W
2. Policy or Policies to be issued:
(a) ALTA Owner's Policy-(8/1/2016) Amount$
Premium$
Proposed Insured: Rate:
TO BE DETERMINED
(b) ALTA Loan Policy-(8/1/2016) Amount$
Premium$
Proposed Insured: Rate:
(c) ALTA Loan Policy-(8/1/2016) Amount$
Premium$
Proposed Insured: Rate:
3. Title to the FEE SIMPLE estate or interest in the land described or referred to in this Commitment is at the
effective date hereof vested in:
CITY OF ASPEN, a Colorado home rule municipal corporation
4. The land referred to in this Commitment is situated in the County of PITKIN State of COLORADO and is
described as follows:
LOT 3, COMMUNICATIONS CENTER SUBDIVISION, according to the Plat thereof
recorded October 3, 1988 in Plat Book 21 at Page 34.
PITKIN COUNTY TITLE, INC. Schedule A-PG.1
601 E. HOPKINS, ASPEN, CO. 81611 This Commitment is invalid
970-925-1766 Phone/970-925-6527 Fax unless the Insuring
877-217-3158 Toll Free Provisions and Schedules
A and B are attached.
AUTHORIZED AGENT
Countersigned:
Exhibit B | Application
SCHEDULE B - SECTION 1
REQUIREMENTS
The following are the requirements to be complied with:
ITEM (a) Payment to or for the account of the grantors or mortgagors of the full consideration for the
estate or interest to be insured.
ITEM (b) Proper instrument(s) creating the estate or interest to be insured must be executed and duly
filed for record to-wit:
THIS COMMITMENT IS FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, IT IS NOT A
CONTRACT TO ISSUE TITLE INSURANCE AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS SUCH. IN THE
EVENT A PROPOSED INSURED IS NAMED THE COMPANY HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO
MAKE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR EXCEPTIONS AS DEEMED NECESSARY. THE
RECIPIENT OF THIS INFORMATIONAL REPORT HEREBY AGREES THAT THE COMPANY HAS
ISSUED THIS REPORT BY THEIR REQUEST AND ALTHOUGH WE BELIEVE ALL INFORMATION
CONTAINED HEREIN IS ACCURATE AND CORRECT, THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE CHARGED
WITH ANY FINANCIAL LIABILITY SHOULD THAT PROVE TO BE INCORRECT AND THE COMPANY
IS NOT OBLIGATED TO ISSUE ANY POLICIES OF TITLE INSURANCE.
Exhibit B | Application
SCHEDULE B SECTION 2
EXCEPTIONS
The policy or policies to be issued will contain exceptions to the following unless the same are disposed of to
the satisfaction of the Company:
1. Rights or claims of parties in possession not shown by the public records.
2. Easements, or claims of easements, not shown by the public records.
3. Discrepancies, conflicts in boundary lines, shortage in area, encroachments, any facts which a correct
survey and inspection of the premises would disclose and which are not shown by the public records.
4. Any lien, or right to a lien, for services, labor, or material heretofore or hereafter furnished, imposed by law
and not shown by the public records.
5. Defects, liens, encumbrances, adverse claims or other matters, if any, created, first appearing in the public
records or attaching subsequent to the effective date hereof but prior to the date the proposed insured
acquires of record for value the estate or interest or mortgage thereon covered by this Commitment.
6. Taxes due and payable; and any tax, special assessment, charge or lien imposed for water or sewer
service or for any other special taxing district.
7. Right of the proprietor of a vein or lode to extract and remove his ore therefrom, should the same be found
to penetrate or intersect the premises hereby granted and right of way for ditches or canals constructed by
the authority of the United States as reserved in United States Patent recorded March 16, 1923 in Book 55
at Page 570.
8. Easement and right of way for the installation, operation, maintenance, repair and replacement of a bicycle
trail, as granted by Safeway Stores, Inc. to Pitkin County Board of Commissioners by instrument recorded
April 11, 1978 in Book 345 at Page 975.
9. Terms, conditions, provisions, obligations and all matters as set forth in Resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners recorded May 18, 1981 in Book 408 at Page 663 as Resolution No. 81-34.
10. Easement and right of way for underground electric lines purposes, as granted by Micro-Cable
Communication to Holy Cross Electric Association, by instrument recorded January 14, 1982 in Book 419
at page 805, said easement being that portion which lies within subject property as described in said
instrument as evidenced by Improvement Survey of Aspen Survey Engineers dated October 21, 2005, Job
#10358B.
11. Easement and right of way for electric line purposes, as granted to Holy Cross Electric Association, by
instrument recorded September 27, 1974 in Book 291 at Page 647, January 14, 1982 in Book 419 at Page
807 and in Book 582 at Page 227.
12. Terms, conditions, provisions, obligations and all matters as set forth in Resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners recorded July 21, 1982 in Book 429 at Page 575 as Resolution No. 82-67.
13. Terms, conditions, provisions, obligations and all matters as set forth in Resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners recorded April 18, 1983 in Book 443 at Page 641 as Resolution No. 83-35 and Water
Drainage Requirements Memo recorded July 24, 1985 in Book 491 at Page 640.
14. Terms, conditions, provisions, obligations and all matters as set forth in Resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners recorded July 15, 1985 in Book 489 at Page 784 as Resolution No. 85-77.
(Continued)
Exhibit B | Application
SCHEDULE B SECTION 2
EXCEPTIONS - (Continued)
15. Easements, rights of way and all matters as disclosed on Plat of Communications Center recorded July 24,
1985 in Plat Book 17 at Page 52 and First Amended Plat recorded April 14, 1988 in Plat Book 20 at Page 73
and Communication Center Subdivision Plat recorded July 27, 1988 in Plat Book 21 at Page 34 and
Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners No. 88-73 recorded October 9, 2019 as Reception No.
659394.
16. First Amendment to Condominium Declaration for the Communication Center, a Condominium recorded July
30, 1990 in Book 625 at Page 979.
17. Easement and right of way to construct, reconstruct, repair, change, enlarge, rephase, operate and maintain
an electric transmission or distribution system, as granted by Ralph H. Woodward to Holy Cross Electric
Association by instrument recorded November 12, 1991, in Book 661 at Page 822.
18. Easement and right of way to operate and maintain such telecommunications facilities as are currently in place
or which may be added from time to time in the future within the conduit structure currently in place, as
granted by Ralph H. Woodward to U.S. West Communications, Inc. by instrument recorded January 29, 1997,
at Reception No. 401340.
19. Terms, conditions, provisions, obligations and all matters as set forth in Resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado recorded August 17, 1999 as Reception No. 434491 as Resolution
No. 99-112.
20. Easement and right of way for construction, maintenance of roadway, utilities, drainage and bike path
purposes, as granted by Ralph H. Woodward to Department of Transportation, State of Colorado, by
instrument recorded September 1, 2000, at Reception No. 446652.
21. Terms, conditions, provisions, obligations and all matters as set forth in Resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado recorded January 3, 2017 as Reception No. 635142 as Resolution
No. 126-2016.
22. Easements, rights of way and all matters as disclosed on Aspen Mini Storage LLC Parking Area Site Plan
recorded January 23, 2017 in Plat Book 117 at Page 65.
23. Any and all leases or tenancies whether or not they are shown in the public record.
24. Encroachments and all matters as disclosed by Survey of High Country Engineering, Inc. dated October 21,
2019 as Job No. 2191693.
25. NOTE: The title commitment is subject to underwriting approval. The Company reserves the right to make
changes.
Exhibit B | Application
ENDORSEMENT SCHEDULE FOR OWNERS POLICY
ATTACHED TO AND BECOMING A PART OF CASE NO: PCT25725W
SELLER:
CITY OF ASPEN, a Colorado home rule municipal corporation
BUYER:
TO BE DETERMINED
The following endorsements will be issued in connection with the Policy to be issued hereunder as referenced above:
ENDORSEMENTS: For a fee of: $
For a fee of: $
For a fee of: $
For a fee of: $
For a fee of: $
Upon compliance with the requirements set forth below, the following exceptions will be deleted from the final policy.
The fee for deleting exceptions 1 thru 3 is $55.00
A satisfactory affidavit and agreement indemnifying the Company against any defects, liens, encumbrances, adverse
claims, or other matters known by Seller and Buyer.
The Company hereby reserves the right to make additional requirements as may be deemed necessary in the event
information regarding defects, liens, encumbrances, adverse claims, or the like are discovered.
The fee for deleting exception 4 is $10.00 for Residential Property and $25.00 for Commercial Property.
Exception Number 5 is automatically deleted upon recordation of the documents called for on the requirement page of this
commitment.
Exception Number 6 will be amended to read: Taxes for the current year not yet due or payable, upon evidence
satisfactory that the Taxes for the prior year(s) have been paid.
NOTE: A satisfactory affidavit and agreement indemnifying the Company against unfiled mechanic's and
materialmens liens, executed by the seller and any additional parties deemed necessary by the Company.
The company hereby reserves the right to make additional requirements as may be deemed necessary in
the event additional facts regarding development, construction or other building or work are disclosed to
the company that may fall within any lien period as defined in the Statues of the State of Colorado, and
may result in additional premiums and/or fees for such coverage and any additional requirements deemed
necessary by the Company.
The Company hereby reserves the right to deny any of the above coverage's at its sole discretion.
Exhibit B | Application
PITKIN COUNTY TITLE, INC.
Disclosures
Water rights, claims or title to water. (NOTE: THIS EXCEPTION WILL APPEAR ON THE OWNER'S AND
MORTGAGE POLICY TO BE ISSUED HEREUNDER)
All documents received for recording or filing in the Clerk and Recorder's office shall contain a top margin of at least one inch and a
left, right and bottom margin of at least one half of an inch. The Clerk and Recorder will refuse to record or file any document that
does not conform to the requirements of this section. Pursuant to C.R.S. 30-10-406(3)(a).
The company will not issue its policy or policies of title insurance contemplated by this commitment until it has been provided a
Certificate of Taxes due or other equivalent documentation from the County Treasurer or the County Treasurer's authorized agent: or
until the Proposed Insured has notified or instructed the company in writing to the contrary. Pursuant to C.R.S. 10-11-122.
No person or entity that provides closing and settlement services for a real estate transaction shall disburse funds as a part of such
services until those funds have been received and are available for immediate withdrawals as a matter of right. Pursuant to C.R.S.
38-35-125(2).
The Company hereby notifies the proposed buyer in the current transaction that there may be recorded evidence that the mineral estate,
or portion thereof, has been severed, leased, or otherwise conveyed from the surface estate. If so, there is a substantial likelihood that a
third party holds some or all interest in the oil, gas, other minerals, or geothermal energy in the subject property. Such mineral estate
may include the right to enter and use the property without the surface owner's permission. Pursuant to C.R.S. 10-11-123.
If this transaction includes a sale of property and the sales price exceeds $100,000.00, the seller must comply with the
disclosure/withholding requirements of said section. (Nonresident withholding) Pursuant to C.R.S. 39-22-604.5.
Notice is hereby given that: The subject property may be located in a special taxing district. A Certificate of Taxes due listing each
taxing jurisdiction shall be obtained from the County Treasurer or the County Treasurer's authorized agent. Information regarding
special districts and the boundaries of such districts may be obtained from the Board of County Commissioners, the County Clerk and
Recorder, or the County Assessor. Pursuant to C.R.S. 10-11-122.
Notice is hereby given that: Pursuant to Colorado Division of Insurance Regulation 8-1-2;
"Gap Protection" -When this Company conducts the closing and is responsible for recording or filing the legal documents
resulting from the transaction, the Company shall be responsible for all matters which appear on the record prior to such time or
recording or filing; and
"Mechanic's Lien Protection" - If you are the buyer of a single family residence, you may request mechanic's lien coverage to be
issued on your policy of Insurance. If the property being purchased has not been the subject of construction, improvements or
repairs in the last six months prior to the date of this commitment, the requirements will be payment of the appropriate premium
and the completion of an Affidavit and Indemnity by the seller. If the property being purchased was constructed, improved or
repaired within six months prior to the date of this commitment the requirements may involve disclosure of certain financial
information, payment of premiums, and indemnity, among others. The general requirements stated above are subject to revision
and approval by the Company. Pursuant to C.R.S. 10-11-122.
Notice is hereby given that an ALTA Closing Protection Letter is available, upon request, to certain parties to the transaction
as noted in the title commitment. Pursuant to Colorado Division of Insurance Regulation 8-1-3.
Nothing herein contained will be deemed to obligate the Company to provide any of the coverages referred to herein unless
the above conditions are fully satisfied
NOTE: The policy(s) of insurance may contain a clause permitting arbitration of claims at the request of either
the Insured or the Company. Upon request, the Company will provide a copy of this clause and the
accompanying arbitration rules prior to the closing of the transaction.
NOTICE REGARDING CONSTRUCTION FINANCING: If it is not disclosed to the company that the loan to be
insured hereunder is in fact a construction loan, any coverage given under the final policy regarding
mechanic or materialmen's liens shall be deemed void and of no effect.
Exhibit B | Application
Pitkin County Title, Inc.
Privacy Policy
We collect nonpublic information about you from the following sources:
• Information we receive from you, such as your name, address, telephone
number, or social security number;
• Information about your transactions with us, our affiliates, or others. We
receive this information from your lender, attorney, real estate broker, etc.; and
Information from public records
We do not disclose any nonpublic personal information about our customers or former
customers to anyone, except as permitted by law.
We restrict access to nonpublic personal information about you to those employees
who need to know that information to provide the products or services requested by
you or your lender.
We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards that company with
appropriate federal and state regulations.
Exhibit B | Application
Notice of Privacy Policy
of
Westcor Land Title Insurance Company
Westcor Land Title Insurance Company ("WLTIC") values its customers and is committed to protecting the privacy of
personal information. In keeping with that philosophy, we have developed a Privacy Policy, set out below, that will
ensure the continued protection of your nonpublic personal information and inform you about the measures WLTIC takes
to safeguard that information.
Who is Covered
We provide our Privacy Policy to each customer when they purchase an WLTIC title insurance policy. Generally, this
means that the Privacy Policy is provided to the customer at the closing of the real estate transaction.
Information Collected
In the normal course of business and to provide the necessary services to our customers, we may obtain nonpublic
personal information directly from the customer, from customer-related transactions, or from third parties such as our title
insurance agents, lenders, appraisers, surveyors or other similar entities.
Access to Information
Access to all nonpublic personal information is limited to those employees who have a need to know in order to perform
their jobs. These employees include, but are not limited to, those in departments such as legal, underwriting, claims
administration and accounting.
Information Sharing
Generally, WLTIC does not share nonpublic personal information that it collects with anyone other than its policy issuing
agents as needed to complete the real estate settlement services and issue its title insurance policy as requested by the
consumer. WLTIC may share nonpublic personal information as permitted by law with entities with whom WLTIC has a
joint marketing agreement. Entities with whom WLTIC has a joint marketing agreement have agreed to protect the
privacy of our customer's nonpublic personal information by utilizing similar precautions and security measures as
WLTIC uses to protect this information and to use the information for lawful purposes. WLTIC, however, may share
information as required by law in response to a subpoena, to a government regulatory agency or to prevent fraud.
Information Security
WLTIC, at all times, strives to maintain the confidentiality and integrity of the personal information in its possession and
has instituted measures to guard against its unauthorized access. We maintain physical, electronic and procedural
safeguards in compliance with federal standards to protect that information.
The WLTIC Privacy Policy can also be found on WLTIC's website at www.wltic.com.
Exhibit B | Application
Exhibit B | Application
PITKIN COUNTY TITLE, INC.
601 E. HOPKINS, THIRD FLOOR
ASPEN, CO 81611
970-925-1766/970-925-6527 FAX
TOLL FREE 877-217-3158
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL TRANSACTIONS REGARDING THE CLOSING OF THIS FILE
ARE AS FOLLOWS:
ALPINE BANK-ASPEN
600 E. HOPKINS AVE.
ASPEN, CO. 81611
ABA ROUTING NO. 102103407
FOR CREDIT TO:
PITKIN COUNTY TITLE, INC., ESCROW ACCOUNT
ACCOUNT NO. 8910 354 425
REFERENCE:PCT25725W/TO BE DETERMINED
Exhibit B | Application
Exhibit B | Application
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NOTES:
5.THIS ANNEXATION PLAT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A TITLE SEARCH BY TRUE NORTH
COLORADO, LLC FOR ALL INFORMATION REGARDING EASEMENT, RIGHTS-OF-WAY
AND/OR TITLE OF RECORD, TRUE NORTH COLORADO, LLC. RELIED UPON TITLE
COMMITMENT CASE NO. PCT25456W ISSUED BY PITKIN COUNTY TITLE INC, EFFECTIVE
DATE: SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
LEGEND
SURVEYOR 'S STATEMENT
BY ME AND THAT IT IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO
THE BEST OF MY BELIEF AND KNOWLEDGE.
SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 10 SOUTH, RANGE 85 WEST OF THE 6TH PM
COUNTY OF PITKIN, STATE OF COLORADO
LOT 3 COMMUNICATIONS CENTER SUBDIVISION
ANNEXATION PLAT
TRUE NORTH COLORADO LLC.
A LAND SURVEYING AND MAPPING COMPANY
P.O. BOX 614 - 386 MAIN STREET UNIT 3
NEW CASTLE, COLORADO 81647
(970) 984-0474
www.truenorthcolorado.com
PROJECT NO: 2021-372
DATE:October 21, 2021
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NOTES:
5. THIS SITE PLAN DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A TITLE SEARCH BY TRUE NORTH COLORADO, LLC FOR ALL INFORMATION REGARDING
EASEMENT, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND/OR TITLE OF RECORD, TRUE NORTH COLORADO, LLC. RELIED UPON TITLE COMMITMENT CASE
NO. PCT25456W ISSUED BY PITKIN COUNTY TITLE INC, EFFECTIVE DATE: SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
6. ELEVATIONS SHOWN HEREON ARE BASED ON NORTH AMERICAN VERTICAL DATUM OF 1988 (NAVD 88)
REFERENCED FROM NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY (NGS) STATION S 159 HAVING AN ELEVATION OF 7720.88.
7. CONTOUR INTERVAL EQUALS 1 FOOT.
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SEWER LINES WERE PROVIDED BY ASPEN CONSOLIDATED SANITATION DISTRICT. UTILITIES SHOWN HEREON ARE
FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. PLEASE CALL 811 PRIOR TO ANY DIGGING OR EARTHWORK CONSTRUCTION
FOR UTILITY VERIFICATION.
LOT 3 COMMUNICATIONS CENTER SUBDIVISION
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NOTICE: ACCORDING TO COLORADO LAW YOU MUST COMMENCE ANY
LEGAL ACTION BASED UPON ANY DEFECT IN THIS SURVEY WITHIN THREE
YEARS AFTER YOU FIRST DISCOVER SUCH DEFECT. IN NO EVENT MAY ANY
ACTION BASED UPON ANY DEFECT IN THIS SURVEY BE COMMENCED MORE
THAN TEN YEARS FROM THE DATE OF CERTIFICATION SHOWN HEREON.
VICINITY MAP
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SURVEYOR 'S STATEMENT
I, RODNEY P. KISER, DO HEREBY STATE THAT THIS SITE PLAN IS BASED ON A FIELD SURVEY IN SEPTEMBER OF 2020
AND WAS PREPARED BY ME AND UNDER MY SUPERVISION AND RESPONSIBLE CHARGE AND THAT IT IS TRUE AND
CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY BELIEF AND KNOWLEDGE.
PROJECT NO: 2021-372
DATE:October 22, 2021
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:
Exhibit B | Application
Exhibit B | Application
Exhibit B | Application
PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY
DATE: 10/19/21
PLANNER: Ben Anderson, Planner, City of Aspen, 429-2765
PROJECT NAME AND ADDRESS: 105 AABC (Pitkin County), Mini-Storage associated with the Lumberyard Project
PARCEL ID# 273503102003
REPRESENTATIVE: Bob Schultz, Representative for City Asset Department, 963-3670
DESCRIPTION: In 2020, The City of Aspen purchased a nearly 3-acre parcel in the AABC (Aspen Airport Business
Center). This recently acquired property, which is located in unincorporated Pitkin County, but within the Urban
Growth Boundary is anticipated to be combined with other adjacent properties (including the “Lumberyard”
property) in the creation of an affordable housing development. The property currently contains a mini-storage
facility and related uses and structures.
Prior to the future Land Use actions that would grant the full entitlements to the eventual project, an application
related to this PreApp is be limited to pursue: 1) annexation of the property into the City of Aspen, and 2) establish
a “holding” zone that would memorialize the existing development and use of the property until the final plan for
the site is developed and implemented.
It is proposed that the annexation and initial zoning of the property would be carried out through two ordinances.
The annexation process, which is outlined in a step-by-step description in the City of Aspen’s Annexation Plan,
would be handled in the first Ordinance.
The second Ordinance would establish the initial zoning on the property – which is proposed as SCI
(Service/Commercial/Industrial) with a Planned Development Overlay would recognize the current conditions of
the property, memorialize the existing development and use of the property, and limit the use until the eventual
affordable housing project is initiated. This second Ordinance would require a recommendation from COA’s
Planning and Zoning Commission prior to Council review. The Planned Development, as it will be defined and
limited by the existing conditions will be very limited in scope and shall be considered in single review by City
Council (separate reviews for project and detailed review are not necessary). It is anticipated that both Ordinances
will be considered concurrently.
Additional Items to consider:
1) This action – the process and steps, is recommended to be modeled after the 2011 action which
annexed and rezoned the adjacent Lumberyard process
2) The annexation shall be consistent with requirements as specified by the Colorado Revised Statutes
3) Because of the relatively small size of the proposed annexation (< 10 acres), this annexation does not
require the filing of an annexation report with the Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC).
However, staff strongly encourages the applicant to reach out to Pitkin County for a letter or other
statement of support for the annexation and zoning actions.
Public Noticing will be required for several public hearings related to the proposed land use actions. Staff requires
that Enhanced Public Information is provided per 26.304.035 and strongly recommends that an Information
Exhibit B | Application
Meeting (in person, virtual, etc.) of some form be held to inform neighbors of the relationship of these land use
actions to the anticipated future project.
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
26.445 Planned Development
26.575.020 Calculations and Measurements
26.710.160 SCI Zone District
CRS 31-12-102…sequence – State Statutes Related to Annexation
See Attachment – City of Aspen’s Annexation Plan
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 Ordinances: Annexation and Planned Development/Rezoning
PUBLIC HEARING: Yes; P&Z and City Council
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.
TOTAL DEPOSIT: $8,125
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.
A written description of the proposal and an explanation in written, graphic, or model form of how the
proposed development complies with the review standards relevant to the development application
and relevant land use approvals associated with the property. This should include responses to
Statutory and Local Annexation Criteria – as identified in COA’s Annexation Plan
An annexation plat/map
Draft of annexation petition
Exhibit B | Application
A site improvement survey (no older than a year from submittal) including topography, existing
structures, and vegetation showing the current status of the parcel certified by a registered land
surveyor by licensed in the State of Colorado. The survey and related information should document
the existing structures (floor plans, floor area and other dimensions) and uses on the property. While
an annexation report is not required, due to the size of the parcel, the survey could be a mechanism
to provide information that would typically be in the annexation report, as applicable.
HOA Compliance form (Attached to Application)
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.
Exhibit B | Application
Attachment I Adjacent County Zoning
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Pitkin Maps & More
THIS MAP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES.
Pitkin County GIS makes no warranty or guarantee
concerning the completeness, accuracy, or reliability
of the content represented.
Map Created on 2:30 PM 10/07/21 at http://www.pitkinmapsandmore.com
State Highway
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Parcel Boundary
Zone District Labels
Zone District
AH Affordable Housing
AH/PUD Affordable Housing/PUD
AR-10 Agricultural/Residential (10
Acre)
AR-2 Agricultural/Residential (2 Acre)
B-1 Rural Business
B-2 Business
CD/PUD Conservation Development
I Industrial
LIR-35 Low Impact Residential (35
Acre)
Residential Multi-Family
MHP Moble Home Park
MHP/PUD Mobile Home Park PUD
P-I Public-Institutional
PUB Public
R-6 Medium Density Residential
R-15 Moderate Density Residential
R-15A Moderate Denisty Residential
R-15B Moderate Density Residential
R-30 Suburban Density Residential
RR Rural Remote
RS-160 Resource (160 Acre)
RS-20 Resource (20 Acre)
Exhibit B | Application
Attachment J Adjacent City Zoning
Existing County Zoning is B-2
Proposed City Zoning is SCI PD
Exhibit B | Application
Exhibit B | Application
CITY OF ASPEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Homeowner Association Compliance Policy
All land use applications within the City of Aspen are required to include a Homeowner Association
Compliance Form (this form) certifying that the scope of work included in the land use application
complies with all applicable covenants and homeowner association policies. The certification must be
signed by the property owner or Attorney representing the property owner.
Property
Owner (“I”):
Name: Sara Ott, City Manager, City of Aspen, Colorado
Email: Sara.Ott@aspen.gov Phone No.: 970-920-5083
Address of 105 AABC (aka Woodward Ln.), Aspen, CO 81611 Property:
(subject of
application)
I certify as follows: (pick one)
This property is not subject to a homeowner association or other form of private c ovenant.
□ This property is subject to a homeowner association or private covenant, and the improvements proposed in this land use application do not require approval by the homeowners association or covenant beneficiary.
□ This property is subject to a homeowners association or private covenant and the improvements proposed in this land use application have been approved by the homeowners association or covenant beneficiary.
I understand this policy and I understand the City of Aspen does not interpret, enforce, or manage the
applicability, meaning or effect of private covenants or homeowner association rules or bylaws. I
understand that this document is a public document.
Owner signature: Date: 11/30/2021
Owner printed name: Sara G. Ott
or,
Attorney signature: Date:
Attorney printed name:
November 2021 City of Aspen|427 Rio Grande Place|(970) 920 5090
DocuSign Envelope ID: 7D7C5B06-B4A1-43B4-8338-B3F48227207D
Sara Ott
Exhibit B | Application
Land Use Application
Determination of Completeness
Date: January 13, 2022
Christopher Everson
City of Aspen
427 Rio Grande Pl.
Aspen, CO 81611
Dear Christopher,
We have received your land use application for the Aspen Mini Storage
Annexation Review (LPA-21-133) and reviewed it for completeness.
Your Land Use Application has been deemed Complete.
Other submission items may be requested throughout the review process as
deemed necessary by the Community Development Department. Ben will be the
staff planner for this project and his contact information is as follows:
ben.anderson@aspen.gov.
At this time, please submit the $8,125.00 deposit by contacting our administrative
staff for other payment options. The administrative staff may be reached during
normal business hours at 970-920-5090 or buildingadmins@cityofaspen.com.
Thank You,
Garrett Larimer, Senior Planner
City of Aspen, Community Development Department
Exhibit B | Application
Land Use Application
Determination of Completeness
Date: January 13, 2022
Christopher Everson
City of Aspen
427 Rio Grande Pl.
Aspen, CO 81611
Dear Christopher,
We have received your land use application for the Aspen Mini Storage
Annexation Review (LPA-21-133) and reviewed it for completeness.
Your Land Use Application has been deemed Complete.
Other submission items may be requested throughout the review process as
deemed necessary by the Community Development Department. Ben will be the
staff planner for this project and his contact information is as follows:
ben.anderson@aspen.gov.
At this time, please submit the $8,125.00 deposit by contacting our administrative
staff for other payment options. The administrative staff may be reached during
normal business hours at 970-920-5090 or buildingadmins@cityofaspen.com.
Thank You,
Garrett Larimer, Senior Planner
City of Aspen, Community Development Department
Exhibit B | Application
Aspen Mini Storage Annexation Request
Initial Zoning Map Request
Planned Development (Combined Project/Detailed)
105 AABC (aka Woodward Ln.)
Lot 3 of the Communications Center Subdivision
Parcel: 273503102003
Prepared for:
City of Aspen
130 S. Galena St.
Aspen, CO 81611
Prepared by:
Robert Schultz Consulting, LLC
354 Fawn Dr.
Carbondale, CO 81623
October 2021
Exhibit B | Application
Aspen Mini Storage Annexation, Initial Zoning, PD 2
Introduction
The City of Aspen acquired Lot 3 of the Communications Center Subdivision for future
development of affordable housing as part of a land assemblage with the adjacent City-owned
parcels.
At this time, the City applies to:
1.) annex the land, and,
2.) zone the property SCI PD to allow the existing storage use to continue without
expansion until future plans for housing are completed, approved, and ready for
construction. That will require initial zoning to be granted and adoption of the current
survey as defining the Planned Development.
The +/- 2.977-acre property is currently in unincorporated Pitkin County and within the Aspen
Urban Growth Boundary. The County zoning for the property is B-2 (General Business). The
current uses include 244 storage units, an office, and an apartment for the on-site manager.
Two of the seven storage buildings include basement level storage. There are also 27
commercial parking spaces at the site.
The Communications Center Subdivision is not part of the Aspen Airport Business Center but
rather was the subject of county subdivision in 1985. In 1988, it was re-subdivided to create Lot
3, the subject parcel. In 1990, Lot 3 was removed from the Condominium Declarations that
bound the subdivision.
The benefits of annexation to the City are that the existing +/- 27,587 square foot (sf) storage
operation will continue to operate and generate lease revenue for the City while ongoing
analysis and planning for future housing is completed. The lumber yard property to the south
was acquired and annexed for similar purposes in 2009 using the same process proposed in this
application. The annexation and interim SCI PD zoning are logical steps toward planning for the
entire assemblage of land and the ultimate redevelopment of the property while retaining lease
revenue from the operations on the property.
This property also provides the opportunity for a planned future connection between the Aspen
Airport Business Center and a proposed future intersection with SH 82 as directed by the
Colorado Department of Transportation’s Access Control Plan for the area. At the appropriate
time, a land use plan will be submitted to the City for rezoning and construction of affordable
housing.
Exhibit B | Application
Aspen Mini Storage Annexation, Initial Zoning, PD 3
Contents
Petition For Annexation Page 4
Statutory Annexation Criteria Page 5
Local Annexation Criteria Page 9
Initial Zoning Page 15
Planned Development Page 18
Schedule of Attachments Page 21
Exhibit B | Application
Aspen Mini Storage Annexation, Initial Zoning, PD 4
Exhibit B | Application
Aspen Mini Storage Annexation, Initial Zoning, PD 5
Statutory Annexation Criteria: 31-12-104 Eligibility
(1) No unincorporated area may be annexed to a municipality unless one of the conditions set
forth in section 30 (1) of article II of the state constitution first has been met. An area is eligible
for annexation if the provisions of section 30 of article II of the state constitution have been
complied with and the governing body, at a hearing as provided in section 31-12-109, finds and
determines:
(a) That not less than one-sixth of the perimeter of the area proposed to be annexed is contiguous
with the annexing municipality. Contiguity shall not be affected by the existence of a platted
street or alley, a public or private right-of-way, a public or private transportation right-of-way or
area, public lands, whether owned by the state, the United States, or an agency thereof, except
county-owned open space, or a lake, reservoir, stream, or other natural or artificial waterway
between the annexing municipality and the land proposed to be annexed. Subject to the
requirements imposed by section 31-12-105 (1)(e), contiguity may be established by the
annexation of one or more parcels in a series, which annexations may be completed
simultaneously and considered together for the purposes of the public hearing required by
sections 31-12-108 and 31-12-109 and the annexation impact report required by section 31-12-
108.5.
(b) That a community of interest exists between the area proposed to be annexed and the
annexing municipality; that said area is urban or will be urbanized in the near future; and that
said area is integrated with or is capable of being integrated with the annexing municipality. The
fact that the area proposed to be annexed has the contiguity with the annexing municipality
required by paragraph (a) of this subsection (1) shall be a basis for a finding of compliance with
these requirements unless the governing body, upon the basis of competent evidence presented at
the hearing provided for in section 31-12-109, finds that at least two of the following are shown
to exist:
(I) Less than fifty percent of the adult residents of the area proposed to be annexed make use of
part or all of the following types of facilities of the annexing municipality: Recreational, civic,
social, religious, industrial, or commercial; and less than twenty-five percent of said area’s adult
residents are employed in the annexing municipality. If there are no adult residents at the time of
the hearing, this standard shall not apply.
(II) One-half or more of the land in the area proposed to be annexed (including streets) is
agricultural, and the landowners of such agricultural land, under oath, express an intention to
devote the land to such agricultural use for a period of not less than five years.
(III) It is not physically practicable to extend to the area proposed to be annexed those urban
services which the annexing municipality provides in common to all of its citizens on the same
terms and conditions as such services are made available to such citizens. This standard shall not
apply to the extent that any portion of an area proposed to be annexed is provided or will within
the reasonably near future be provided with any service by or through a quasi-municipal
corporation.
Response: The total perimeter of Lot 3 of the Communications Center Subdivision is 1665.54
linear feet. The contiguous portion of the perimeter is 435.05 linear feet (see Attachment C).
One-sixth of the perimeter is 277.59 linear feet; thus the necessary contiguity is established.
None of the exceptions described in Section 1(b) are applicable.
Exhibit B | Application
Aspen Mini Storage Annexation, Initial Zoning, PD 6
(2)
(a) The contiguity required by paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of this section may not be
established by use of any boundary of an area which was previously annexed to the annexing
municipality if the area, at the time of its annexation, was not contiguous at any point with the
boundary of the annexing municipality, was not otherwise in compliance with paragraph (a) of
subsection (1) of this section, and was located more than three miles from the nearest boundary
of the annexing municipality, nor may such contiguity be established by use of any boundary of
territory which is subsequently annexed directly to, or which is indirectly connected through
subsequent annexations to, such an area.
(b) Because the creation or expansion of disconnected municipal satellites, which are sought to
be prohibited by this subsection (2), violates both the purposes of this article as expressed in
section 31-12-102 and the limitations of this article, any annexation which uses any boundary in
violation of this subsection (2) may be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be void
ab initio in addition to other remedies which may be provided. The provisions of section 31-12-
116 (2) and (4) and section 31-12-117 shall not apply to such an annexation. Judicial review of
such an annexation may be sought by any municipality having a plan in place pursuant to section
31-12-105 (1)(e) directly affected by such annexation, in addition to those described in section
31-12-116 (1). Such review may be, but need not be, instituted prior to the effective date of the
annexing ordinance and may include injunctive relief. Such review shall be brought no later than
sixty days after the effective date of the annexing ordinance or shall forever be barred.
(c) Contiguity is hereby declared to be a fundamental element in any annexation, and this
subsection (2) shall not in any way be construed as having the effect of legitimizing in any way
any noncontiguous annexation.
Response: No municipal satellite is proposed, the subject property is within the Aspen Urban
Growth Boundary and the adjacent contiguous parcel was previously annexed in accordance
with Section 1.
31-12-105 Limitations
(1) Notwithstanding any provisions of this part 1 to the contrary, the following limitations shall
apply to all annexations:
(a) In establishing the boundaries of any territory to be annexed, no land held in identical
ownership, whether consisting of one tract or parcel of real estate or two or more contiguous
tracts or parcels of real estate, shall be divided into separate parts or parcels without the written
consent of the landowners thereof unless such tracts or parcels are separated by a dedicated
street, road, or other public way.
(b) In establishing the boundaries of any area proposed to be annexed, no land held in identical
ownership, whether consisting of one tract or parcel of real estate or two or more contiguous
tracts or parcels of real estate, comprising twenty acres or more (which, together with the
buildings and improvements situated thereon has a valuation for assessment in excess of two
hundred thousand dollars for ad valorem tax purposes for the year next preceding the annexation)
shall be included under this part 1 without the written consent of the landowners unless such tract
of land is situated entirely within the outer boundaries of the annexing municipality as they exist
at the time of annexation. In the application of this paragraph (b), contiguity shall not be affected
by a dedicated street, road, or other public way.
Exhibit B | Application
Aspen Mini Storage Annexation, Initial Zoning, PD 7
(c) No annexation pursuant to section 31-12-106 and no annexation petition or petition for an
annexation election pursuant to section 31-12-107 shall be valid when annexation proceedings
have been commenced for the annexation of part or all of such territory to another municipality,
except in accordance with the provisions of section 31-12-114. For the purpose of this section,
proceedings are commenced when the petition is filed with the clerk of the annexing
municipality or when the resolution of intent is adopted by the governing body of the annexing
municipality if action on the acceptance of such petition or on the resolution of intent by the
setting of the hearing in accordance with section 31-12-108 is taken within ninety days after the
said filings if an annexation procedure initiated by petition for annexation is then completed
within the one hundred fifty days next following the effective date of the resolution accepting the
petition and setting the hearing date and if an annexation procedure initiated by resolution of
intent or by petition for an annexation election is prosecuted without unreasonable delay after the
effective date of the resolution setting the hearing date.
(d) As to any annexation which will result in the detachment of area from any school district and
the attachment of the same to another school district, no annexation pursuant to section 31-12-
106 or annexation petition or petition for an annexation election pursuant to section 31-12-107 is
valid unless accompanied by a resolution of the board of directors of the school district to which
such area will be attached approving such annexation.
(e)
(I) Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph (e), no annexation may take place that would
have the effect of extending a municipal boundary more than three miles in any direction from
any point of such municipal boundary in any one year. Within said three-mile area, the
contiguity required by section 31-12-104 (1)(a) may be achieved by annexing a platted street or
alley, a public or private right-of-way, a public or private transportation right-of-way or area, or a
lake, reservoir, stream, or other natural or artificial waterway. Prior to completion of any
annexation within the three-mile area, the municipality shall have in place a plan for that area
that generally describes the proposed location, character, and extent of streets, subways, bridges,
waterways, waterfronts, parkways, playgrounds, squares, parks, aviation fields, other public
ways, grounds, open spaces, public utilities, and terminals for water, light, sanitation,
transportation, and power to be provided by the municipality and the proposed land uses for the
area. Such plan shall be updated at least once annually. Such three-mile limit may be exceeded if
such limit would have the effect of dividing a parcel of property held in identical ownership if at
least fifty percent of the property is within the three-mile limit. In such event, the entire property
held in identical ownership may be annexed in any one year without regard to such mileage
limitation. Such three-mile limit may also be exceeded for the annexation of an enterprise zone.
(II) Prior to completion of an annexation in which the contiguity required by section 31-12-104
(1)(a) is achieved pursuant to subparagraph (I) of this paragraph (e), the municipality shall annex
any of the following parcels that abut a platted street or alley, a public or private right-of-way, a
public or private transportation right-of-way or area, or a lake, reservoir, stream, or other natural
or artificial waterway, where the parcel satisfies all of the eligibility requirements pursuant to
section 31-12-104 and for which an annexation petition has been received by the municipality no
later than forty-five days prior to the date of the hearing set pursuant to section 31-12-108 (1):
(A) Any parcel of property that has an individual schedule number for county tax filing purposes
upon the petition of the owner of such parcel;
Exhibit B | Application
Aspen Mini Storage Annexation, Initial Zoning, PD 8
(B) Any subdivision that consists of only one subdivision filing upon the petition of the requisite
number of property owners within the subdivision as determined pursuant to section 31-12-107;
and
(C) Any subdivision filing within a subdivision that consists of more than one subdivision filing
upon the petition of the requisite number of property owners within the subdivision filing as
determined pursuant to section 31-12-107.
(e.1) The parcels described in subparagraph (II) of paragraph (e) of this subsection (1) shall be
annexed under the same or substantially similar terms and conditions and considered at the same
hearing and in the same impact report as the initial annexation in which the contiguity required
by section 31-12-104 (1)(a) is achieved by annexing a platted street or alley, a public or private
right-of-way, a public or private transportation right-of-way or area, or a lake, reservoir, stream,
or other natural or artificial waterway. Impacts of the annexation upon the parcels described in
subparagraph (II) of paragraph (e) of this subsection (1) that abut such platted street or alley,
public or private right-of-way, public or private transportation right-of-way or area, or lake,
reservoir, stream, or other natural or artificial waterway shall be considered in the impact report
required by section 31-12-108.5.
As part of the same hearing, the municipality shall consider and decide upon any petition for
annexation of any parcel of property having an individual schedule number for county tax filing
purposes, which petition was received not later than forty-five days prior to the hearing date,
where the parcel abuts any parcel described in subparagraph (II) of paragraph (e) of this
subsection (1) and where the parcel otherwise satisfies all of the eligibility requirements of
section 31-12-104.
(e.3) In connection with any annexation in which the contiguity required by section 31-12-104
(1)(a) is achieved by annexing a platted street or alley, a public or private right-of-way, a public
or private transportation right-of-way or area, or a lake, reservoir, stream, or other natural or
artificial waterway, upon the latter of ninety days prior to the date of the hearing set pursuant to
section 31-12-108 or upon the filing of the annexation petition, the municipality shall provide, by
regular mail to the owner of any abutting parcel as reflected in the records of the county assessor,
written notice of the annexation and of the landowner’s right to petition for annexation pursuant
to section 31-12-107. Inadvertent failure to provide such notice shall neither create a cause of
action in favor of any landowner nor invalidate any annexation proceeding.
(f) In establishing the boundaries of any area proposed to be annexed, if a portion of a platted
street or alley is annexed, the entire width of said street or alley shall be included within the area
annexed.
(g) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (f) of this subsection (1), a municipality shall
not deny reasonable access to landowners, owner of an easement, or the owner of a franchise
adjoining a platted street or alley which has been annexed by the municipality but is not bounded
on both sides by the municipality.
(h) The execution by any municipality of a power of attorney for real estate located within an
unincorporated area shall not be construed to comply with the election provisions of this article
for purposes of annexing such unincorporated area. Such annexation shall be valid only upon
compliance with the procedures set forth in this article.
Response: None of the limitations to annexation described in C.R.S. 31-12-105 are applicable
to this annexation request.
Exhibit B | Application
Aspen Mini Storage Annexation, Initial Zoning, PD 9
Local Annexation Criteria
AACP Compliance
Annexation requests should be reviewed for alignment with the Aspen Area Community Plan
(AACP). Annexation of certain lands could facilitate accomplishment of the plan’s goals,
philosophy, policies, or specific action items.
Response: The current application is to annex the parcel and to zone the property to continue
the existing storage use of the property. Thus, no change is proposed in relationship to the
AACP. At some point in the future, the property is intended to become part of a larger
affordable housing project for local residents. That proposal will need to address AACP goals
and objectives, in particular goals for housing locals.
Urban Growth Boundary
The City of Aspen approved Aspen’s Urban Growth Boundary via adoption of the 2012 AACP.
The UGB identifies the land surrounding Aspen as either appropriate for urban development
(within the UGB) or inappropriate for urban development (outside the UGB). Land within the
UGB is expected to become part of the City’s urbanized area and should be considered
appropriate for annexation.
Land outside the UGB should only be annexed as a method of preserving the non-urban
character of lands surrounding Aspen. The UGB does not necessarily need to be amended unless
the land is intended for an urban level of development. Annexation of land outside the UGB, in
fact, may serve a significant public purpose.
Response: The parcel is located within the Urban Growth Boundary and in an area defined as
“Aspen Business Center and North Forty” in the 2019 Aspen Annexation Plan.
Significant Annexations
Changing the regulatory structure and jurisdiction of significant community facilities, large
developments, and large tracts of vacant land present considerable potential for community
change. These annexation proposals should involve discussion between the Aspen City Council
and the Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners. A joint work session at which various
land use issues are discussed can only benefit the City in it analysis of a significant annexation.
For example: properties entitled by the County and annexed into the City can require complex
administration of development rights, especially when amendments are requested. Discussing the
primary elements of the land use review can simplify administration and provide benefit to the
annexing landowner.
Likewise, certain annexation proposals may present concerns to other governmental and quasi-
governmental agencies with jurisdiction or other interest in the property. As necessary, formal
referral comments or work session-format meetings can be held to identify these concerns.
Response: The proposal is to annex the land and continue the current land use, thus the
annexation does not meet the description of a Significant Annexation.
Exhibit B | Application
Aspen Mini Storage Annexation, Initial Zoning, PD 10
Fiscal Impact Analysis.
The City should fully understand the financial implication of assuming additional lands upon
each of its functions. The City Finance Department has modeled fiscal impacts of recent
significant annexations and this information has been critical in determining the appropriateness
of annexation. Certain capital improvements may be necessary as well as additional operation
and service costs. These need to be balanced with additional special fund revenues that are
gained.
Pitkin County voters adopted a 2 percent Countywide sales tax, including a provision distributing
47 percent of the tax proceeds to Pitkin County and 53 percent to the City of Aspen. At some
point, the distribution of countywide sales tax may need to be reconsidered as more service
responsibilities shift to the City.
Response: The current proposal is to annex the land and continue the current land use. The
storage site does not generate property tax revenue since it is owned by the City and requires
very few municipal services that are not already provided by the City or special districts.
Annexing the land will allow for orderly planning of future use of the site in conjunction with
adjacent City parcels. The City will receive ongoing lease revenues from the existing storage
and parking leases, which benefits the future affordable housing project. No fiscal impact
analysis was required for this application.
Once a redevelopment plan is proposed for this and adjacent properties, the costs of new
infrastructure and new services versus revenues can be quantified and reviewed by the City
as part of land use review.
Development Rights/Zoning
Development rights associated with a property in Pitkin County versus those if the property is
annexed into the City of Aspen should be considered. Annexations are typically associated with
a proposal to further develop the property. Traditionally, the City weighs an increase in
development rights in relation to accomplishment towards community goals available through
annexation.
A complete understanding of a property’s development potential, prior to annexation, should
include a zoning build-out analysis considering regulatory limitations, such as growth
management and impact fees, and regulatory incentives, such as the use of Transferable
Development Rights. The public policy of such regulations and the impact of changing the
regulatory structure upon the City should be considered.
Zoning of newly annexed land should approximate development rights prior to annexation,
unless a site-specific development plan is approved concurrent with annexation. The creation of
non-conformities should be avoided, although custom legislation to address special interests can
further complicate the City’s regulatory environment.
The City should encourage the legalization of “bandit units” through the City’s Accessory
Dwelling Unit provisions to ensure compliance with the health and safety standards of Adopted
building codes. These units should be expected in older subdivisions surrounding Aspen.
Exhibit B | Application
Aspen Mini Storage Annexation, Initial Zoning, PD 11
Response: The current zoning in Pitkin County is B-2. “The B-2 (General Business) zone district
is intended to provide for the establishment of commercial and low-intensity, non-polluting
industrial uses that do not require or generate high customer traffic volumes and to permit
customary accessory uses, including a small portion of the land area in high density, long-
term residential dwelling units. Because of the need to preserve the existing inventory of B-2
zone district lands for commercial purposes, residential uses are secondary in priority to
commercial uses.” Pitkin County LUC 3-60-10
The proposed City zoning is Service/Commercial/Industrial (SCI) PD. “The S/C/I zone supports
Aspen Area Community Plan policies related to a sustainable, local serving economy and
the preservation of a diversity of commercial opportunities for locals and visitors. In
response to the decreased intensity of commercial uses in the zone and relative distance
from the CC and C1 zones, both multi-modal and automobile parking improvements are
appropriate on site in the S/C/I. In order to enhance the City's commercial diversity, the
zone allows for uses not found in other zones including light industrial, manufacturing,
production, repair and similar service-related uses. The S/C/I zone is designed to provide
commercial space to those uses not appropriate in other commercial zones, but which
provide an essential or unique service to support the local economy. Flexibility and
adaptability are important features of the zone to respond to changing commercial sector
dynamics and meet the space needs of the City's service, creative and production
economies.” Aspen Municipal Code 26.710.160
The SCI PD zoning will restrict land use to the existing uses and allow the existing extent of
use. A Planned Development designation is proposed to limit the development to the
existing buildings. Only regular maintenance and repairs are anticipated at the site. When a
future redevelopment plan is advanced for this and adjacent City property, then a zoning
change is expected.
There are additional considerations for properties in this area that are subject to Pitkin
County’s Land Use Code Section 3-70-50 that were not analyzed since no change in the land
use is proposed in this annexation. However, the table below was prepared to display the
two zone districts.
The dimensional standards of the proposed SCI PD and existing B-2 zone districts are
displayed below:
Exhibit B | Application
Aspen Mini Storage Annexation, Initial Zoning, PD 12
Standard Proposed: City of Aspen SCI
PD
Existing: Pitkin County B-2
Lot Size (sf) +/- 129,678 +/- 129,678
Minimum Lot Size (sf) Existing per PD Survey 6,000
Minimum Front Setback Existing per PD Survey 200’
Minimum Rear Setback Existing per PD Survey 10’
Minimum Side Setback Existing per PD Survey 10’
Maximum Height Existing per PD Survey 28’
Floor: Area Ratio Existing per PD Survey 0.36:1
Allowable Floor Area (sf) +/- 27,590 (per PD Survey) 46,684
Proposed Floor Area (sf) 27,590 (per PD Survey) 27,590
Pitkin County Transferable Development Rights
Certain lands in the County within the City’s annexation area are eligible for increased
development rights through the extinguishment of transferable development rights (TDRs).
Certain site-specific approvals granted in Pitkin County may involve or require the use of TDRs.
And, certain development may have already occurred by use of these TDRs necessitating
acknowledgment of the realized increased development right.
Until the City adopts a program for accepting Pitkin County Transferable Development Rights,
each individual annexation request should include an analysis of TDR-contingent land use
scenarios and, if necessary, an agreement should be reached describing the future use of Pitkin
County TDRs within the newly annexed area.
Response: The proposed annexation does not anticipate the use of Pitkin County transferable
development rights. The existing use is expected to continue for some period and the site is
anticipated to transition to affordable housing through a future land use application.
Usefulness and Appropriateness of Each Jurisdiction’s Regulations
As Aspen City limits expand beyond the original townsite, the effects of environmental
constraints and hazards on development increase. Pitkin County’s 1041 regulations address
development on steep slopes, in wildfire hazard areas, in rockfall and avalanche hazard areas,
and within wildlife corridors. The City’s Environmentally Sensitive Area review standards
address flood hazard areas and development above the 8,040-foot elevation.
The County’s regulations primarily attempt to minimize land use intensity and minimize the
infrastructure and operational effects of development. The City’s land use code encourages the
intense use of land and addresses urban development issues, such as architectural character. In
transition areas, the City’s Planned Unit Development regulations should be used to establish an
appropriate balance.
Design standards for public improvements also reflect the rural and urban aspect of each
jurisdiction. The appropriateness of each jurisdiction’s development regulations and design
standards should be considered in each annexation. The acceptance of substandard public
improvements and potential public costs of upgrading those facilities should also be considered.
Exhibit B | Application
Aspen Mini Storage Annexation, Initial Zoning, PD 13
The City may require certain facilities be upgraded prior to annexation. Alternatively, the City
may require a cash payment to accommodate expected City capital improvement and operational
expenses.
The City currently has no experience administering remote backcountry and Forest Service
lands. These lands could require significant changes to the City’s emergency services. The public
costs of annexing remote lands should be considered in relation to the public goals of such an
action.
Aspen’s Ski Area Base (SKI) Zone District addresses development at the base of ski areas. The
zoning provides for a mixture of skiing, recreational, commercial, and tourist-oriented uses and
requires adoption of a Planned Unit Development. This zoning was applied to Aspen Highlands
Base Village and may be appropriate for the Buttermilk Ski Area base, upon annexation.
Response: The current storage use is expected to continue in the near term with no
expansion proposed. A Planned Development designation on the property will limit land uses
to the existing structures. Storage is an allowed accessory use in the SCI zone. The PD
designation limits the storage to existing uses while recognizing that the use is more intense
than allowed as a use by right in the zone district.
Ultimately, this parcel and adjacent City-owned parcels will be master planned and permitted
for affordable housing for local workers. The intensity and character of that development will
be an important topic of community input. The City has initiated community outreach about
potential futures for the property and will continue to do so as a master plan is developed
and permitted.
Deer Hill is subject to a conservation easement that was implemented based on findings from
previous affordable housing efforts. The area is within the Urban Growth Boundary and has
urbanized due to previous City and County land use approvals. The area also hosts important
transportation facilities including the Pitkin County Airport, a bus rapid transit station and
bus maintenance facility, and SH 82.
Infrastructure and Ability to Serve
Annexation reviews typically focus a great deal of fiscal analysis on the potential extension of
urban services to annexed territories. Cost, capacity, and engineering issues related extension of
the City’s municipal water system to developing land on the urban fringe is a significant
annexation issue.
Currently, several small water districts serve residences located outside the City’s boundaries but
within the service area of the water system. These small districts may present a problem for the
City as their capital facilities may not be providing acceptable standards of service. Upgrading is
expensive, and may become the responsibility of the City following annexation.
Exhibit B | Application
Aspen Mini Storage Annexation, Initial Zoning, PD 14
The County does not currently require new periphery development to join the City’s municipal
water system. However, these county development proposals must be reviewed by the City
Council and found in compliance with the AACP in order to obtain City water service. In these
cases, the City often requires compliance with City development regulations. Property owners
developing a property eligible for annexation should consult the City’s Community Development
Department and consider annexation.
Response: The property is currently served by City municipal water and Aspen Sanitation
District wastewater services. That service is not expected to change due to annexation. In the
future, redevelopment of the site will require expanded utility services. The cost of those
services will be analyzed in conjunction with the master plan for the area.
Simplicity of City Boundary
The City/County boundary has created confusion for citizens and staff responsible for enforcing
public policy. A complex boundary can complicate emergency service provision and, in extreme
cases, defeat efforts of law enforcement officers. Annexations simplifying the boundary should
be encouraged while those further complicating the division should be avoided.
Response: The City/County boundary in the AABC area is not simple and this annexation will
likely make it neither more nor less complex. The area is an interface of municipal and county
uses and users that are not necessarily in the jurisdiction one might predict. Annexing the
mini storage parcel is unlikely to change any existing complexity. The most significant
anomaly appears to be the unincorporated Mountain Rescue parcel, which is surrounded on
three sides by the City. Annexation of Lot 3 of the Communications Center Subdivision does
not create a significant change to that situation. Attachment D displays the vicinity.
Involvement of law enforcement and emergency providers during the future review of a land
use change could reduce potential confusion about service territory. The existing storage use
is a use that does not generate significant demand for emergency services regardless of
jurisdiction.
Exhibit B | Application
Aspen Mini Storage Annexation, Initial Zoning, PD 15
City of Aspen Land Use Code- Initial Zoning
Pre-Application Conference Notes- See Attachment H
Fee Agreement- See Attachment F
Compliance with Sec. 26.304.035 Neighborhood Outreach
Response: Outreach to neighbors and the community at-large has been ongoing over the
previous two years regarding the ultimate affordable housing plan and steps needed to
achieve that goal. This annexation and zoning are a logical step toward that future housing
plan but the housing plan will be a separate, future application. The City of Aspen Public
Record includes reports on the affordable housing project outreach that was presented in
public City Council meetings.
In late October, an email update with project information, including this annexation
request, was sent to more than 300 participants in previous project outreach events who
expressed interest in project updates as well as the City’s email list. In addition, a public
outreach event is planned for December 9 to continue outreach regarding project progress,
including the annexation and initial zoning of the property. Individual outreach has also
been employed during the ongoing public outreach to specific stakeholders.
A project website at www.aspenlumberyard.com was used during the previous phase of
work and information is currently being shared at:
https://www.aspencommunityvoice.com/lumberyard.
That site provides information on the overall planning for future housing as well as the
annexation. There are opportunities for feedback as well as information about upcoming
input opportunities and summaries of previous public comments.
Finally, mailed public notice will be sent to property owners in an area far greater than
that required by the land use code. Notice will include residences in the North Forty and
Burlingame neighborhoods, which are outside of the required boundary.
Compliance with Sec. 26.310.080 Rezoning
(a) General Application Information
Response: See Attachments F and G
Exhibit B | Application
Aspen Mini Storage Annexation, Initial Zoning, PD 16
(b) Present Zone District and Land Uses
Response: The Lot 3 of the Communications Center Subdivision is currently zoned by
Pitkin County as B-2 (General Business) and it houses a storage facility. The initial
zoning for the property is proposed to be SCI (Service/Commercial/Industrial) Planned
Development to allow the continued operation of the storage facility. No expansion,
change of use or “proposed development” is proposed.
In the future, a plan for affordable housing will be completed and submitted for
consideration and rezoning appropriate for the use proposed will be initiated.
(c) The Area of the Property
Response: The subject property is +/- 129,678 square feet or 2.977 acres.
(d) An Accurate Survey of the Property
Response: See Attachment E
Compliance with Sec. 26.310.090 Zoning Standards of Review
(a) Whether the proposed amendment is compatible with surrounding zone districts and land
uses, considering existing land use and neighborhood characteristics
Response: The proposed amendment will allow the storage operation to continue
while planning and permitting for affordable housing on this and adjacent parcels is
pursued. The property to the south is owned by the City and is zoned SCI. The
property to the north is in the unincorporated county and includes commercial, light
industrial and affordable housing uses. To the east are storage and affordable housing
uses. To the west is Highway 82 and the Pitkin County Airport. That mix of uses is
characteristic of the area. The SCI PD zoning is the most logical zone district given
existing use and the existing City zoning to the south and local serving orientation.
Adjacent City and County zoning are displayed on Attachments I and J.
(b) Whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment would result in demands on
public facilities and whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment would
exceed the capacity of those such public facilities including, but not limited to,
transportation facilities, sewage facilities, water supply, parks, drainage, schools and
emergency medical facilities.
Response: The proposed amendment continues the low impact use tied to the storage
operation. No expansion of the operation is anticipated. In the future, an affordable
housing plan is intended to be proposed and any impacts associated with that use will
need to be considered during review of such proposal.
Exhibit B | Application
Aspen Mini Storage Annexation, Initial Zoning, PD 17
(c) Whether and extent to which proposed zoning amendment would result in significantly
adverse impacts on the natural environment.
Response: The proposed rezoning is to continue the existing storage use, no new
impacts to the natural environment are anticipated. Ultimately, an affordable housing
proposal will be proposed for the property that will require a rezoning and any new
impacts may be assessed at that time.
(d) Whether the proposed amendment is consistent and compatible with the community
character in the City and in harmony with the public interest and intent of this Title.
Response: The proposed zoning amendment will not change the existing use of the
property. The property is compatible with nearby light industrial, residential, and
commercial uses as evidenced by years of experience. That mix of uses is consistent
with the character of the area. The zoning proposed is consistent with that mix of
uses, many of which serve City of Aspen residents.
Exhibit B | Application
Aspen Mini Storage Annexation, Initial Zoning, PD 18
Planned Development
Compliance with Sec. 26.445.050 Planned Development Review Standards
Response: The proposed use already exists, and no new development is proposed. (a)
The property is within the Aspen Urban Growth Boundary and one of the areas
identified for possible annexation in the Aspen Annexation Plan. The existing use is
consistent with the type of uses in the area. (b) The site is already developed, and no
hazards are present. (c) The site is developed; no additional development is proposed.
(d) The PD dimensional standards to intended to limit development to the existing
uses and buildings/improvements. (e) No new development is proposed. (f) Existing
pedestrian and trail improvements will continue. (g) No new development is
proposed. (h) No new development is proposed. (i) No change to access or circulation
are proposed. A future housing plan is intended to enhance access and circulation in
accord with an approved Highway 82 Access Control Plan, while this annexation
supports that ultimate improvement it is not part of the current application.
Compliance with Sec. 26.445.060 Use Variation Standards
Response: Rather than to vary from standards, the purpose of the Planned
Development is to “freeze” the existing use and structures in place until a future
affordable housing plan is created, approved and ready for development. The storage
use is typically an accessory use in this zone district, but it is the primary use in this
instance. (a) The existing use is to continue an existing use which is consistent with the
mix of storage, light industrial, housing, and commercial uses in the area. (b) No new
development or variation is proposed. (c) No new development or variation is
proposed. (d) The existing use is compatible with the planning for the AABC area,
which includes residential, commercial, light industry and storage uses.
Compliance with Sec. 26.445.080 Application Contents
Response: The contents are largely not applicable since the proposal is to limit an
existing use and series of buildings and spaces to their existing conditions.
(a)(1) See above. (2) A survey is Attachment E. (3) The purpose of the Planned
Development is to limit and allow the uses and buildings to the existing conditions. In
the future, an affordable housing plan will be submitted for review on this and
adjacent parcels. (4) No change is proposed in the architectural character of the site or
the landscaping. (5) Utilities are currently in place and in service. (6) The dimensional
requirements are based on the existing conditions as documented in Attachment E,
Survey/PD Plan. (7)The site is already developed, thus no additional soils, hazard, or
utility studies are warranted. Future housing plans will perform such analysis, as
required.
Exhibit B | Application
Aspen Mini Storage Annexation, Initial Zoning, PD 19
(8) The site is already developed and the public infrastructure is in place, no changes
are proposed. (9) See above. (10) The application includes annexation and initial
zoning for the property along with a Planned Development designation to limit uses
and buildings to existing conditions.
(b)(1) See above. (2) See Attachment E. (3) The site is developed and no changes are
proposed. (4) No new development is proposed. (5) No new development is proposed
no new grading or stormwater features are proposed. (6) No new development is
proposed. Attachment E includes transportation and pedestrian improvements that
exist. (7) Not applicable. (8) Not applicable.
(9) No new improvements are proposed, normal maintenance activities will continue
at the expense of the property owner. (10) Not applicable. (11) See above. (12) The
application includes annexation and initial zoning for the property along with a
Planned Development designation to limit uses and buildings to existing conditions.
Compliance with Sec. 26.575.020 Supplemental Regulations- Calculations and Measurements
Response: The dimensional allowances and limitations for Lot 3 of the
Communications Center Subdivision shall be the existing conditions as outlined in the
Improvement Survey attached as Attachment E. The dimensions of the survey shall be
used to create the boundary of the initial zoning map amendment.
Compliance with Sec. 26.710.160 Service/Commercial/Industrial Zone
Response: (a) The existing uses include storage, commercial parking, an on-site
manager housing unit, and an office. These uses are suited to the location and target
service local residents and businesses. (b)(c) The existing uses would be limited or
conditioned through the SCI zoning, the Planned Development overlay limits the uses
and structures to the existing conditions described in Attachment E. The PD
designation would allow continued use until a future housing planning is designed,
approved, and ready for construction. The continued uses include 244 storage spaces
in seven storage buildings (two with basement storage), an office, an on-site manager
residence, and 27 commercial parking spaces. (d) The dimensional requirements are
based on the existing conditions as depicted in Attachment E. No new development is
proposed. (e) Not applicable. (f) Not Applicable. (g) Not applicable.
HOA Compliance Form
Response: Not applicable, the property is not a member of a Homeowners
Association.
Exhibit B | Application
Aspen Mini Storage Annexation, Initial Zoning, PD 20
Dimensional Requirements Form
Response: The property is restricted to the dimensional requirements of the existing
conditions, as depicted on Attachment E.
Exhibit B | Application
Aspen Mini Storage Annexation, Initial Zoning, PD 21
Schedule of Attachments
A- Deed and Legal Description
B- Title Commitment- Proof of Ownership
C- Annexation Plat
D- Vicinity Map
E- Survey/PD Plan
F- Fee Agreement
G- Land Use Application Form
H- Pre-Application Conference Notes
I- Adjacent County Zoning
J- Adjacent City Zoning
K- Existing Landscaping
L- HOA Compliance Form
Exhibit B | Application
PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY
DATE: 10/19/21
PLANNER: Ben Anderson, Planner, City of Aspen, 429-2765
PROJECT NAME AND ADDRESS: 105 AABC (Pitkin County), Mini-Storage associated with the Lumberyard Project
PARCEL ID# 273503102003
REPRESENTATIVE: Bob Schultz, Representative for City Asset Department, 963-3670
DESCRIPTION: In 2020, The City of Aspen purchased a nearly 3-acre parcel in the AABC (Aspen Airport Business
Center). This recently acquired property, which is located in unincorporated Pitkin County, but within the Urban
Growth Boundary is anticipated to be combined with other adjacent properties (including the “Lumberyard”
property) in the creation of an affordable housing development. The property currently contains a mini-storage
facility and related uses and structures.
Prior to the future Land Use actions that would grant the full entitlements to the eventual project, an application
related to this PreApp is be limited to pursue: 1) annexation of the property into the City of Aspen, and 2) establish
a “holding” zone that would memorialize the existing development and use of the property until the final plan for
the site is developed and implemented.
It is proposed that the annexation and initial zoning of the property would be carried out through two ordinances.
The annexation process, which is outlined in a step-by-step description in the City of Aspen’s Annexation Plan,
would be handled in the first Ordinance.
The second Ordinance would establish the initial zoning on the property – which is proposed as SCI
(Service/Commercial/Industrial) with a Planned Development Overlay would recognize the current conditions of
the property, memorialize the existing development and use of the property, and limit the use until the eventual
affordable housing project is initiated. This second Ordinance would require a recommendation from COA’s
Planning and Zoning Commission prior to Council review. The Planned Development, as it will be defined and
limited by the existing conditions will be very limited in scope and shall be considered in single review by City
Council (separate reviews for project and detailed review are not necessary). It is anticipated that both Ordinances
will be considered concurrently.
Additional Items to consider:
1) This action – the process and steps, is recommended to be modeled after the 2011 action which
annexed and rezoned the adjacent Lumberyard process
2) The annexation shall be consistent with requirements as specified by the Colorado Revised Statutes
3) Because of the relatively small size of the proposed annexation (< 10 acres), this annexation does not
require the filing of an annexation report with the Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC).
However, staff strongly encourages the applicant to reach out to Pitkin County for a letter or other
statement of support for the annexation and zoning actions.
Public Noticing will be required for several public hearings related to the proposed land use actions. Staff requires
that Enhanced Public Information is provided per 26.304.035 and strongly recommends that an Information
Exhibit B | Application
Meeting (in person, virtual, etc.) of some form be held to inform neighbors of the relationship of these land use
actions to the anticipated future project.
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
26.445 Planned Development
26.575.020 Calculations and Measurements
26.710.160 SCI Zone District
CRS 31-12-102…sequence – State Statutes Related to Annexation
See Attachment – City of Aspen’s Annexation Plan
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 Ordinances: Annexation and Planned Development/Rezoning
PUBLIC HEARING: Yes; P&Z and City Council
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.
TOTAL DEPOSIT: $8,125
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.
A written description of the proposal and an explanation in written, graphic, or model form of how the
proposed development complies with the review standards relevant to the development application
and relevant land use approvals associated with the property. This should include responses to
Statutory and Local Annexation Criteria – as identified in COA’s Annexation Plan
An annexation plat/map
Draft of annexation petition
Exhibit B | Application
A site improvement survey (no older than a year from submittal) including topography, existing
structures, and vegetation showing the current status of the parcel certified by a registered land
surveyor by licensed in the State of Colorado. The survey and related information should document
the existing structures (floor plans, floor area and other dimensions) and uses on the property. While
an annexation report is not required, due to the size of the parcel, the survey could be a mechanism
to provide information that would typically be in the annexation report, as applicable.
HOA Compliance form (Attached to Application)
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.
Exhibit B | Application