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HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.076-02 RESOLUTION NO, 76 (SERIES OF 2002) A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL DECLARING A STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH HB 01S2~]006, CONCERNING THE MANDATORY ADOPTION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT MASTER PLANS. WHEREAS, in the Second Extraordinary Session of 2001, the Colorado General Assembly passed HB 01 S2-1006, requiring certain municipalities and counties to adopt master plans, also kno~vn as comprehensive plans, for the development of their communities; and WHEREAS, HB 01 S2-1006 als0 requires that each such plan contain a "recreational and tourism element," pursuant to which the municiPality "shall indicate how it intends to provide for the recreational and tourism needs of residents of the municipality and Visitors fo the municipality through delineated areas dedicated to, without limitation, hiking, motmtain biking, rock climbing, skiing, cross country skiing, rafting, fishing, boating, hunting, and shooting, or any other form of sports or other recreational activity, as applicable, and commercial facilities supporting such uses;" and, WHEREAS, the City of Aspen adopted a comprehensive plan, entitled Aspen Area Community Plan on January 25, 2000; and, WHEREAS, Aspen's plan addresses the recreation and tourism requirement of HB 01 S2-1006 in the following manner; The Aspen Area Community Plan addresses the elements of recreation and tourism in the following sections of Addendum A of the Aspen Area CommUnity Plan, entitled Action Plan: [] 11. Downtown Enhanced pedestrian Plan (DEPP) Following the completion of the Down-town Enhanced Pedestrian Plan (DEPP) Pilot Project, work with area business owners to complete the full implementation of the project. [] 15. Work to Preserve Open Space Study opportunities to preserve parcels or portions of parcels identified in the "Greenkastmcture Plan" to be undertaken by the parks Department for future parks and open space. Acquire properties along river corridors, including the Roaring Fork River, and Maroon and Castle Creeks. Where needed, acqUire properties to establish and enhance "greenfrastructure" and pedestrian access, including acquiring easements along river corridors. ~ 35. Aspen in-town transit service Develop and implement a plan for improving in-town transit service and reversing recent declines in in-town rider ship. The plan should consider a variety of service improvements and take into account traveler demand and net public cost per rider. Among the service improvements that might be considered include: · Relocating or adding bus stops where necessary. Resolution No. 76 of 2002 Page 1 Providing bus stop shelters and other amenities. · Procuring new and better vehicles. · Running the Hunter Creek bus service in both directions. · Establishing an East End fixed-route service. · Extending the operating hours of the Galena Street Shuttle to serve evening and nighttime travel destinations more effectively. · Increasing the frequency and reliability of bus service t© the Music Tent. · Providing bus service to the Red Brick Arts Center and other places in the West End. · Providing increased transit service to sporting, cultural and other special events. · Providing or encouraging the private sector to provide vanpool, dial-a-ride, or other forms of transit service to upper Red Mountain neighborhoods. n 39. Transportation Data Improve the ability of elected officials, staff and citizens to Understand transportation problems and the effectiveness of solutions by collecting better data on local travel patterns. For example, establish new and permanent traffic coUnt locations and conduct periodic scientific surveys of travel patterns. 40. GIS Inventory of Sidewalks, Trails and Bike Routes Create a GIS-based inventory of existing and prOpoSed bikeways, bike storage facilities, existing and proposed sidewalks; and other walkways and trails in the Aspen metro area. The inventory can be used to develop a brochure/bicycle map of the Aspen area that includes information on the location of bicycle/transit interface points, bike shops, bicycle parking, pavement types, etc. 42. Preserve the Rio Grande Right of Way Preserve the Rio Grande Railroad right-of-way as a transit and a pedestrian corridor within the City of Aspen. 43. Consider Other Innovative Transportation Modes Continue to study the idea of connecting skier facilities, residential areas, etc. via gondolas, funiculars, aerial tramways and other non-automobile means. ca 46. GreenfrastructurePlan Develop a Comprehensive Map and Inventory of all existing public property, trail easements, and fishing easements including land trust properties and conservation easement holdings. If possible, the map or maps should include areas of Aspen, Pitkin County, Snowmass Village and (to the extent possible) down valley areas. The map, preferably done on a GIS system, should be updated every 2-3 years. A comprehensive database should be developed, keeping track of all conservation easements and open space parcels, the beneficiaries of these, the date of purchase and intent of the acquisition, any development stipulations, etc. These should be linked to the GIS map. ca 47. Sixth Penny Ordinance Study the impacts of revising the Sixth Penny Ordinance that provides funding for City Parks, Trails and Open Space, to make it consistent with Pitkin CoUnty Open Space Resolution No. 76 of 2002 Page 2 language. That language requires replacement of any converted park, open space or trail interest with a comparable parcel of land. 48. Wagner and Iselin Parks Master Plans Complete the Master Plans for Wagner Park and Iselin Park. Look at ways to continue active use of the parks in development of the plan. 49. Increase Revenues to Support Recreational Operations Study opportunities to increase revenues to support recreational operations including increased user fees and other sources. 50. Promote Volunteer Involvement in Parks Maintenance Organize "Volunteer Days" for parks and open space preservation and maintenance projects. 56. Affordable Housing and Parks Partnerships: · ]Ensure that parks and open space are available or are provided near development of affordable housing, especially in areas of increased densities. When up-zoning for Affordable Housing, consider the pros and cons of deed restricting those portions of the property that are to be preserved as open space. Upon completion of a Master Plan for these individual sites which will identify where open space should be preserved, deed restrictions should be placed on the property to ensure these open spaces will be sterilized from future development, including sterilization from additional affordable housing. 62. Quality of Transit Service in the Region Improve transit service in the Roaring Fork Valley by increasing the speed, frequency, reliability and attractiveness of transit service between and within valley communities. ca 63. Visitor lJse of Transit Work with RFTA to increase visitor use of transit service, including service to and from Glenwood Springs and other communities in the valley. ca 64. Transit Passenger Safety and Experience Work with RFTA to improve passenger safety and experience through the following kinds of efforts: Procure transit vehicles that maximize the comfort of riders in order to encourage high rates of use: For example, transit vehicles should have ample leg and shoulder room and adequate reading lights. Also, use of quieter and alternative-propulsion vehicles should become standard. · Develop guidelines for providing shelters, lighting and bicycle parking at transit stops. · Improve carriage of bicycles on board transit vehicles and storage of bicycles at transit stops. · Improve storage of traveler items on transit vehicles and at transit stops. · Consider dedicating a portion of paid parking revenue to improve transit stop conditions. Resolution No. 76 of 2002 Page 3 65. Traveler Information Improve travelers' experience by providing local travel information at bus stops, on the Internet, through brochures, etc. Reduce travel by visitors in automobiles through support of innovative traveler services. Develop means to provide real-time information on transit service and road conditions to travelers in the Roaring Fork Valley. Conduct a study of methods to transferring and checking luggage through from the airport to hotels. Improve the quality and availability of information on travel options (i.e., transit, lodge shuttles, walking, bicycling, etc.) provided to visitors both before and after arrival in Aspen. Provide information to visitors in multiple languages and using international symbols~ 67. Parks Advisory Board Explore the creation ora City of Aspen Parks, Open Space, Trails & Natural Resources Advisory Board. ~ 72. Improve Commercial Air Service to Aspen and Pitkin County Study opportunities to improve customer service and the quality of air service consistent with the Airport Plan recently adopted by Pitkin County. Work with the airport management staff to determine problems and opportunities for solutions. Quality air service is critical to our economy. c~ 74. Update Aspen Walkway and Bikeway System Plan Update and revise the _Aspen Walkway and Bikeway System Plan to include the following: Completed or proposed changes to the bikeway and walkway network since 1990. Policies and an action plan for improving bicycle storage at or near employment and other activity sites throughout the Aspen metro area. · Better integration of bicycles and transit. Bicycle and Pedestrian Level-of-Service (LOS) standards. · More in-depth consideration of pedestrian access to transit. · Traffic calming recommendations. · Establishment of a more-definite timetable for completion of projects. · Identification of more-specific project funding sources. ~ 75. Improve the Bikeway System Improve bicycle path directness, inter-connectivity, and safety through the following: · Conduct an inventory of locations where bikeways are discontinuous, indirect or poorly maintained. · Develop an action plan to remedy bikeway deficiencies. · Implement the trail improvements outlined in the Trail System Refinement Report for the Entrance to Aspen. · Implement the trail components of the Roaring Fork Greenway Plan (i.e., specifically between Heron Park and the area around the Ute Children's Park). ~ 76. StudY a "Free Bike" Program Study the development of a progran~ to provide a fleet of "free-use" bikes in Aspen. D 77. Improve Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety and Security Resolution No. 76 0/'2002 Page 4 Where needed, improve bicycle safety through improved signage, striping, shrub maintenance, and education. Evaluate Aspen street corners to determine if parked cars, shrubs or other objects hinder the ability of motorists to see pedestrians and vice versa. Study the feasibility and need to increase the availability of secure bicycle parking (racks and lockers). Study the feasibility of establishing a dedicated funding source (i.e., budget line item) for bicycle facility maintenance and improvements. 78. Improve Pedestrian Infrastructure Look for opportunities to improve the pedestrian infrastructure to encourage walking. For example: Develop an action plan for sidewalk additions and improvements. · Improve crosswalk conditions at the intersection of Main and Mill Streets (including reestablishing the four-second "head Start" for pedestrians). · Improve crossing conditions at appropriate locations along Main Street to enable safer and more convenient travel by foot through town. · Improve pedestrian crossing conditions on Highway 82 at Truscott/Golf Course. · Improve pedestrian crossing conditions on Highway 82 at Buttermilk. · Improve pedestrian crossing conditions on Highway 82 at 8~h Street. · Improve east-west pedestrian travel conditions in the West End through the addition of a walkway that is detached from the street or that provides some separation between people and moving traffic. · Install a sidewalk on the south side of Puppy Smith Street. · Install a sidewalk on Red Mountain Road, if feasible. · Clean up the Aspen alleys for easier and more pleasant use by pedestrians. · Install a truck alley/pedestrian way on the north side of Wagner Park (to be consistent with the proposed master plan for Wagner Park). ~ 80. Complete Community Trail System Complete community trail systems such as: the Benedict/Roaring Fork River Trail from Herron Park to the Aspen Club, and the Shadow Mountain Trail. c~ 81. Improve Public Access to Parks and Recreation Improve public access to and information about parks and recreation facilities through brochures and signage programs. a 83. Increase Rates of Carpool and Vanpool Use Maintain and improve the appeal of carpools and vanpools for a wide variety of trip types through expanded ride matching, outreach and education. n 99. Improve the Pedestrian Experience and Streetscape on Main Street In conjunction with ongoing transportation planning projects on Main Street, improve the pedestrian experience and streetscape. WHEREAS, the following sections are Completed Action Items in Addendum A of the Aspen Area Community Plan: Resolution No. 76 of 2002 Page 5 Ia A. Future Land Use Map This land use map will formalize the Community Growth Boundaries, identify what land uses and densities are anticipated in the Aspen metro area, and identify parks and open space parcels that are important to preserve and which should be maintained and/or acquired. This future land use map will provide a vision and guide for future land use decisions in the Aspen metro area and depict what the community can expect to look like in 2020. n D. Open Space Replacement Property Study and evaluate the idea of revising the city's Sixth penny Ordinance to require that replacement property be established prior to m~ election for trading of open space. Study the benefits and costs of identifying the replacement parcel in the ballot language. The intention of identifying the parcel Would be to help the electorate in evalUating the benefit of the conversion or replacement interest. WHEREAS, the Aspen Area Community Plan references the ROaring FOrk Greenway Plan and the Trails Master Plan; and, WHEREAS, this information provided in the City of Aspen's existing plan describes how the City of Aspen intends to provide for the recreational and toUrism needs of both residents of the City of Aspen and visitors to the City of Aspen. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aspen, Colorado, that: The City of Aspen hereby finds and declares that it is in compliance with the requirements of liB 01 S2-1006 requiring a recreation and tourism element in its master or comprehensive plan. FINALLY, adopted, passed and approved this 12 day of August, 2002. Approved as to form: Approved as to content: Ci~-'~r~e~t ~ - - ~Iel~n ~2. Ix-Xtand'la'~d~Mayor Atiest:' ' ' Kath~ ~., Kff~, C(~ Clerk Resolution No. 76 of 2002 Page 6