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Home My WebLink AboutPRE-25-048 - Snowy Pineapple Temporary Outdoor Vending 2025 PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY PRE-25-048 DATE: 04/07/2025 PLANNER: Magda Dziwosz, magda.dziwosz@aspen.gov, 970-787-5649 REPRESENTATIVE: Shane Serrano, shaneserrano23@gmail.com PROJECT LOCATION: 400 E Hopkins Ave, Snowy Pineapple PARCEL ID: 2737-073-30-009 REQUEST: Temporary Outdoor Food Vending DESCRIPTION: The Applicant is interested in obtaining a Temporary Outdoor Food Vending permit to operate a Shaved Ice business at 400 E. Hopkins Avenue adjacent to Radio Board Shop, from June 1st to September 30th, 2025. The Applicant will need to comply with the criteria established in Section 26.470.090(g), Outdoor food/beverage vending license. The full list of requirements is included in this pre-app. Food vending carts are limited to 50 square feet and are permitted to operate for a period of one year. Precise details regarding size and compliance to this 50 square foot requirement must be provided. Renewals may be requested. Food carts are only permitted to be on private property and must be located within Commercial Core (CC), Commercial (C1), Neighborhood Commercial (NC), or Commercial Lodge (CL) zone districts. Outdoor food/beverage vending activities shall not diminish the general public health, safety or welfare and shall abide by applicable City regulations, including but not limited to building codes, health safety codes, fire codes, liquor laws, sign and lig hting codes, and sales tax license regulations. The following information will need to be provided: • Location. The cart must be on private property at all times. The applicant is encouraged to meet with the City’s Building Department to discuss the vending cart/stand prior to submitting for the land use review. • Appropriate signage as laid out in Land Use Code Section 26.470.090(g) • A comprehensive list of types of food and beverage being offered and food preparation details. This food service plan will be reviewed by Environmental Health. • The hours of operation, including the desired months of operation. • A letter of approval or a copy of the lease signed by the property owner(s) authorizing the food vending should accompany the application. The applicant must also obtain a business license with the City of Aspen. • A site improvement survey certified by a registered land surveyor, licensed in the state, showing the current status of the parcel. RELEVANT LAND USE CODE SECTIONS: Section Number Section Title 26.304 Common Development Review Procedures 26.470.090(g) Outdoor Food/Beverage Vending License HELPFUL LINKS: • Land Use Application (PDF) • Land Use Code (PDF) REVIEW BY: • Staff for application completeness • Community Development Director for approval REQUIRED LAND USE REVIEW(S): • GMQS Temporary Food Vending PUBLIC HEARING: No. PLANNING FEES: $81.00 REFERRAL FEES: None. TOTAL DEPOSIT: $81.00 APPLICATION CHECKLIST: Below is a list of submittal requirements for this review. Please email the entire application as one pdf to cdehadmins@aspen.gov. Include PRE-25-048 in the subject line. If more than 18 months has lapsed since this letter was issued, please reach out to planneroftheday@gmail.com.  Completed Land Use Application, signed Fee Agreement, and signed HOA Compliance form  Pre-application Conference Summary (this document).  Contained within a letter signed by the applicant, the applicant's name, address and telephone number and the name, address and telephone number of any representative authorized to act on behalf of the applicant.  The street address, legal description and parcel identification number of the property proposed for development.  A disclosure of ownership of the parcel proposed for development, consisting of a current (no older than 6 months) certificate from a title insurance company or attorney licensed to practice in the state, 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.  An eight and one-half (8½) inches by eleven (11) inches vicinity map locating the subject parcel within the City of Aspen.  Proposed and existing site plans depicting the proposed layout and the project's physical relationship to the land and its surroundings.  A site improvement survey (no older than a year from submittal) certified by a registered land surveyor, licensed in the state, showing the current status of the parcel including the current topography and vegetation.  A written description of the proposal and a written explanation of how the proposed development complies with the review standards relevant to the development application.  Copy of a lease or approval letter from the property owner.  A description of the operation including days/hours of operation, types of food and beverage to be offered, a picture or drawing of the vending cart/stand, and proposed signage.  The property survey requirement shall be waived if the applicant can demonstrate how the operation will be contained on private property. Depending on further review of the case, additional items may be requested of the application. Once the application is deemed complete by staff, the applicant/applicant’s representative will receive an e-mail requesting submission of the deposit. Once the deposit is received, the case will be assigned to a planner and the land use review will begin. 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 creat e a legal or vested right. Snowy Pineapple LLC Shane Serrano 310 Harold Ross Ct Aspen, CO 81611 (908)0 295-4593 My name is Shane Serrano and I am re -applying for administrative approval to operate an outdoorfood vending business to sell shaved ice. The business is called Snowy Pineapple and I am the only authorized representative. Name: Shane Serrano Signature: -��Kw Date: 04/21 /2025 Permission is Hereby Given To: Snowy Pineapple LLC 400 E Hopkins Ave Aspen, CO 81611 For The Term From 04/21/2025 To 12/31/2025 In Testimony Whereof the Corporate Seal Of the City Of Aspen Is Hereunto Affixed On This Date NOT TRANSFERABLE Valid Until Revoked or Cancelled Finance Director, City of Aspen This certifies that the licensee shown Hereon is authorized to collect sales/use taxes for the City of Aspen, Colorado, at the address shown hereon, in accordance with the city code. Licensee:Snowy Pineapple LLC 400 E Hopkins Ave Aspen, CO 81611 Attest: Mayor City Clerk Director of Finance Nature of Business Misc. / Other License Number 016787 Expiration Date 12/31/2025 Date Issued 04/21/2025 License Number 016787 Expiration Date 12/31/2025 Permission is Hereby Given To: Snowy Pineapple LLC 400 E Hopkins Ave Aspen, CO 81611 For The Term From 04/21/2025 To 12/31/2025 In Testimony Whereof the Corporate Seal Of the City Of Aspen Is Hereunto Affixed On This Date NOT TRANSFERABLE Valid Until Revoked or Cancelled Finance Director, City of Aspen This certifies that the licensee shown Hereon is authorized to collect sales/use taxes for the City of Aspen, Colorado, at the address shown hereon, in accordance with the city code. Licensee:Snowy Pineapple LLC 400 E Hopkins Ave Aspen, CO 81611 Attest: Mayor City Clerk Director of Finance Nature of Business Misc. / Other License Number 016787 Expiration Date 12/31/2025 Date Issued 04/21/2025 License Number 016787 Expiration Date 12/31/2025 Summary of Intent Shane Serrano 310 Harold Ross Ct Aspen, CO 81611 908-295-4593 Snowy Pineapple 400 East Hopkins Ave. Aspen , CO 81611 Parcel ID: 2737-073-30-009 Block 87, Lot 6 26.470.060.8 Temporary outdoor vending development for shave ice stand at 400 East Hopkins Ave. a. The shave ice stand at 400 E Hopkins will operate from June 1, 2025 until September 30, 2025. b. Operation hours for the shave ice stand will be 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM seven days a week. c. The counter area of the shave ice stand is 18 square feet. d. The shave ice stand at 400 East Hopkins Ave. is in association with Radio Board Shop and has the approval from the owner of the property, and current renter of the property. e. The shave ice stand will have approval from the Environmental Health Department as of 06-08-09 C.J. before the business is in operation with a valid retail food license. The shave ice stand will have a waste disposal container that is emptied daily and stored inside 400 East Hopkins Ave. at night and when the stand is not in operation. f. The shave ice stand at 400 East Hopkins Ave is a temporary vending application g. The shave ice stand at 400 East Hopkins Ave. shall abide by all public health and safety codes, fire codes, sign / lighting codes and sales tax license regulations. h. Foods being offered at Snowy Pineapple: 1. Shave Ice 2. Hot Dogs 3. Bottled Water 4. Candy Signage The sign being used is the chalkboard on the front of the cart (see picture). The signage is measured at 5 sq feet. LAND USE APPLICATION PACKET Name: __________________________________________________________________________________ Location: ________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ (Indicate street address, lot & block number or metes and bounds description of property) Parcel ID #: ______________________________________________________________________________ PROJECT: Name: __________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________________________ Phone # : _______________________ E-mail: __________________________________________________ APPLICANT: Name: __________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________________________ Phone # : _______________________ E-mail: __________________________________________________ REPRESENTATIVE: EXISTING CONDITIONS: (description of existing buildings, uses, previous approvals, etc.) PROPOSAL: (description of proposed buildings, uses, modiﬁcations, etc.) City of Aspen | City Hall, 427 Rio Grande Place Aspen, CO 81611 | (970)920-5000 LAND USE APPLICATION FORM 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 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: SHANE SERRANO Email: SHANESERRAN023@GMAIL.COM Phone Number: 908-295-4593 Address of Property (Subject of Application): 400 E HOPKINS AVE ASPEN, CO 81611 I certify as follows: (Select One) ❑✓ This property is not subject to a homeowners association or other form of private covenant. This property is subject to a homeowners 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: JLIW�' Printed Name: SHANE SERRANO or, Attorney Signature: Attorney Printed Name: Date: 4/19/2025 Date: City of Aspen I City Hall, 427 Rio Grande Place Aspen, CO 81611 1 (970) 920-5000 City of Aspen | City Hall, 427 Rio Grande Place Aspen, CO 81611 | (970) 920-5000 AGREEMENT TO PAY APPLICATION FEES LAND USE APPLICATION PACKET An agreement between the City of Aspen (“City”) and Property Owner Name: _____________________________________________________________________________ Address of Property: _______________________________________________________________________________ Representative Name (If di erent from Property Owner): _________________________________________________________ Billing Name and Address - Send Bills to: ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Contact Email for Billing: ____________________________________________ Contact Phone for Billing: ____________________________________________ I understand that the City has adopted, via Ordinance No.40, Series of 2018, as may be amended, review fees for Land Use applications and payment of these fees is a condition precedent to determining application completeness. I understand that as the property owner that I am responsible for paying all fees for this development application. For Deposit cases only: The City and I understand that because of the size, nature or scope of the proposed project, it is not possi- ble at this time to know the full extent or total costs involved in processing the application. I understand that additional costs over and above the deposit may accrue. I understand and agree that it is impracticable for City sta to complete processing, review and presentation of su cient information to enable legally required ﬁndings to be made for project consideration, unless invoices are paid in full. The City and I understand and agree that invoices mailed by the City to the above listed billing address and not returned to the City shall be considered by the City as being received by me. I agree to remit payment within 30 days of presentation of an invoice by the City for such services. I have read, understood, and agree to the Land Use Review Fee Policy including consequences for no-payment. I agree to pay the following initial deposit amounts for the speciﬁed hours of sta time. I understand that payment of a deposit does not render and application complete or compliant with approval criteria. If actual recorded costs exceed the initial deposit, I agree to pay addi- tional monthly billings to the City to reimburse the City for the processing of my application at the hourly rates hereina er stated. AGREEMENT TO PAY APPLICATION FEES For flat fees and referral fees: I agree to pay the following fees for the services indicated. I understand that these flat fees are non-refundable. Engineering Fee: $ Parks Fee: $ APCHA Fee: $ Other Fee: $ 81.00 $ deposit for hours of Community Development Department staff time. Additional time above the deposit amount will be billed at $325.00 per hour. $ deposit for hours of Community Development Department staff time. Additional time above the deposit amount will be billed at $325.00 per hour. City of Aspen: Ben Anderson, AICP Community Development Director City Use Fees Due: $ Received: $ Case # Property Owner, or Representative Signature: J&�_ PRINT Name: SHANE SERRANO Title: OWNER OF SNOWY PINEAPPLE LLC City of Aspen I City Hall, 427 Rio Grande Place Aspen, CO 81611 1 (970) 920-5000 Property OwnerApproval i(print name) /�w�i'oPPI�� allow the Snowy Pineapple (shave ice stand) totem pora riy use the space outside Radio Boardshop at 400 E Hopkins Ave. Aspen, Colorado 81611, which is on private property and has a 6 foot egress from building entrance/ exits per city requirements. The shave ice stand will operate from June 1st, 2025 through September301h, 2025. The hours of operation are 10am to 7pm, seven days a week, serving shave ice, bottled water, pretzels, hot dogs, and candy. Signature Date: `�'z�' Z S ----------------------------- Scanned with m CannScanner: Current renter Approval I (print name) T- fV, ' S AIc ram' �'' allow the Snowy Pineapple (shave ice stand) to temporarily use the space outside Radio Boardshop at 400 E Hopkins Ave. Aspen, Coto rado 81611. The shave ice stand will operate from June 1 st, 2025 through September 301", 2025. The hours of operation are 10am to 7pm, seven days a week, serving shave ice, bottled water, pretzels, and candy. Signature__ Date: Y Z / 2 ----------------------------- Scanned with m CannScanner: RADIO BOARD SHOP 400 EAST HOPKINS AVE ASPEN 00 81611 Pleas is loco 10, 11 1 Trash H c 1 # 4 do IN look dp vp AAI Amtlpx*, 17 p 6 Ab j . I I 0 I� OPW pool, r f f IL OF qp At dor JLJLM4 r led A Mb r