HomeMy WebLinkAbout225 N. Mill_Callup_Memo MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Torre and Aspen City Council
THROUGH: Amy Simon, Interim Planning Director
FROM: Kevin Rayes, Planner; Community Development
MEMO DATE: October 19, 2020
MEETING DATE: October 27, 2020
RE: Notice of Call-Up, P&Z approval for 225 N. Mill St. – Commercial Design Review
APPLICANT:
225 N. Mill Street, LLC.
REPRESENTATIVE:
Stryker Brown Architects
LOCATION:
Street Address:
225 N. Mill Street
Parcel Identification:
PID# 2735-073-17-004
CURRENT ZONING &
USE:
NC (Neighborhood
Commercial), Commercial
Space
PROPOSED ZONING
AND USE:
No change
PROCESS SUMMARY:
Certain land use approvals granted by HPC or P&Z, in this case P&Z’s
approval of Commercial Design review at 225 N. Mill Street, require
that Council be notified of the decision through a brief staff summary.
The notification is not a public hearing and no applicant presentation
or public comment has been accepted in the past. During the Call Up
Notice, City Council may uphold the HPC or P&Z decision.
Alternatively, Council may request more detailed information be
provided through a presentation by staff and the applicant at a future
meeting. After hearing the additional project description, Council may
uphold the boards’ decision or may remand it to require
reconsideration of specific issues at a new public hearing. HPC’s or
P&Z’s decision on remand shall be final.
BACKGROUND:
225 N. Mill Street is located on a rectangular, 18,458 sq. ft. lot. The property is within the
Neighborhood Commercial (NC) zone district and has a Planned Development designation. The
site is improved with a two-story commercial building with street frontage along Mill Street. The
property received P&Z approval for Commercial Design Review and an Insubstantial Amendment
to a Planned Development via Resolution No. 6, Series of 2020. The applicant plans to develop a
Figure 1: Site Locator Map
225 N. Mill
new enclosed glass entry along Mill Street, to accommodate a new elevator and stairway. ADA
compliant access will be provided to the building and within existing bathrooms. The interior of the
building will be reconfigured to improve pedestrian circulation and to update existing offices. HVAC
equipment will be updated within the basement and other areas of the building. Only the design
approval is the subject of this Notice of Call-Up.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
P&Z reviewed and approved the project, as recommended by staff, on October 6, 2020 by a seven to
zero (7-0) vote. The approved design meets the Commercial, Lodging and Historic District Design
Standards and Guidelines. Many of the conditions of approval focus on memorializing certain
dimensions related to a Planned Development. A slight reduction to the Pedestrian Amenity Space
was approved to allow an overhang to protect the building entry from weather. This was considered
an improvement to the space.
Staff recommends Council uphold P&Z’s decision.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS: N/A
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: N/A
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Council uphold P&Z’s decision.
Recommended Motion for Call-up
“I move to uphold P&Z’s approval for 225 N. Mill – Commercial Design Review.”
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
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EXHIBITS:
A – P&Z memo, October 6, 2020
B – P&Z approved plans
C – Draft P&Z meeting minutes, October 6, 2020
D – P&Z Resolution #06, Series of 2020