HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.089-02 RESOLUTION NO. 89
(SERIES OF 2002)
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL DETERMINING THE
ELIGIBILITY OF DEVELOPMENT RESONABLY NECESSARY FOR THE
CONVENIENCE AND WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC (COWOP) FOR
AFFORDABLE HOUSING ON A PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF
ASPEN. BURLINGAME PARCEL D.
Parcel No. 2735-031-00-805
WHEREAS, the Community Development Deparrmem received an application
from the Asset Management Division on behalf of the City of Aspen for a determination
of eligibility for development reasonably necessary for the convenience and welfare of
the public (COWOP) for affordable housing on a City of Aspen owned parcel known as
Burlingame Parcel D; and,
WHEREAS, the subject property is approximately 3+/- acres in size, is located in
Pitkin County and is Zoned B-2, and will need to be annexed into the City of Aspen and
rezoned prior to final approvals; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26.500.050 of the Land Use Code, the City
Council may make a determination whether a proposed development is reasonably
necessary for the convenience and welfare of the public by applying the standards of
Section 26.500.040 during a duly noticed public hearing after taking and considering
comments from the general public, and a recommendation from the Community
Development Director; and,
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director determined that the proposed
development may be eligible for consideration as a project reasonably necessary for the
convenience or welfare of the public, and notified in writing the Planning and Zoning
Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, and Aspen/Pitkin County Housing
Authority the date of the public hearing before the City Council at which time a
determination is to be made concerning eligibility of the proposed development; and,
WHEREAS, the Aspen City Council has reviewed and considered the COWOP
proposal under the applicable provisions of the Municipal Code as identified herein, has
reviewed and considered the recommendation of the Community Development Director,
and has taken and considered public comment at a public heating; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the development proposal meets or exceeds
the Standards for Determination, Section 26.500.040, for the following reasons:
1. The subject property is currently owned by the City of Aspen and contemplated
for an affordable housing project to be operated under the auspices of the
Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority;
2. The project would provide much needed employee housing as noted in the
2000 Aspen Area Community Plan;
3. The subject property is within the Community Growth Boundary and is
adjacent to a commercial and residential (AABC) core that provides access to
public transportation and other amenities;
4. The project stands to be of higher quality through utilizing an interactive and
multidisciplinary approach with a diverse COWOP task force team, including
neighbors of the project and persons with special interests in the property and
its development.
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this Resolution furthers and is necessary
for the promotion of public health, safety, and welfare.
WltEREAS, the City Council approved, by a vote of five to zero (5-0)
Resolution No. 89, Series of 2002 on September 23, 2002.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ASPEN, COLORADO THAT:
Section 1
Pursuant to Section 26.500.040 of the Land Use Code, the proposed City of Aspen's
affordable housing project On Burlingame parcel D is determined to be eligible development
necessary for the Convenience and Welfare of the Public in that the project is a City project
to develop affordable housing, a type of development and land use that is in keeping with
the goals of the AACP and for the public good.
Section 2
Pursuant to Section 26.500.050(B)(b), the procedure and standards for review of the
affordable housing project shall be:
Process:
1. Task Force Team convenes and establishes its role, meeting schedule, meeting
procedural protocol and meeting roles for the Conduct of business of the Burlingame
Parcel D COWOP Task Force Team. Site visit is conducted.
2. Task Force Team Chair shall be the City's Director of Community Development, or
their designated representative.
3. Meetings shall be legally noticed as a public hearing and may be continued to
additional meetings.
4. Task Force Team responsibilities shall include the following:
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Determine and evaluate site opportunities and constraints.
Finalize specific elements of the development program, including a minimum
number of units, type of units (# of bedrooms) and category designation.
· Prepare a sample site plan including development layout, access, parking and
other pertinent site components.
,, Prepare a formal recommendation to the City Council regarding the above
tasks.
5. Community Development and Interdepartmental Technical Staff Review.
6. Task Force Team develops and formulates recommendation to City Council.
7. Formal review and action by City Council (in public heating).
8. City Council approves conceptual development plan for the project.
Standards of Review and Anaiysis:
1. Section 26.445.050, Review Standards: Planned Unit Development.
2. Section 26.310 Amendments to the Land Use Code and Official Zone District
Map.
3. Section 26.470, Growth Management, to the extent determined necessary during
project review. It is expected that commemial, affordable housing, and free-
market housing allotments will not require an additional review beyond the
COWOP review~
4. Section 26.480, Subdivision, if determined to be necessary during project
development and review.
5. Any necessary technical design standards of utility providers shall be considered
and the COWOP decision shall not supercede any non-city utility provider.
6. The Aspen Area Community Plan shall be considered a policy guide and the final
recommendation shall include an analysis of conformance with this adopted plan.
7. Asset Management Division "Affordable Housing Development Guidelines".
Section 3
Pursuant to Section 26.500.050(B)(c), the Task Force Team shall include representation as
follows:
1. City Council - Tim Semrau
2. City P & Z Representative - Jasmine Tygre
3. County P&Z Representative - John Howard
4. APCHA Representative - Shed Sanzone
5. Immediate neighboring property owner - Mark Uhlfelder
6. Neighboring business owner / William Lukes and Associates - Bill Lukes
7. Neighboring business owner / Zanin Construction - Joe Zanin
8. Neighboring resident - Jason Lehman
9. Qwest Telecommunications - Greg Sander
10. Physically Challenged - Jim Finch, (Challenge Aspen)
11. Green Building/Sustainable Development - Randy Udall (CORE)
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12. Aspen Valley Land Trust - Mark Devlin
Section 4
Pursuant to Section 26.500.050(B)(d), the timeframe for the procedures to accomplish the
tasks of the Task Fome Team shall be completed within the month of October or early
November and presented to the City Council in November. Any formal land use approvals
would become effective upon the annexation of the property into the City limits and the
application of City zoning to the property.
RESOLVED, passed and approved this 23r~ day of September. 2002.
Attest: -..
Kathryn S. I~, (~ity Clerk
Approved as to form:
~orce~0r, City Attorney
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