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CASE NAME
320 W. Main St. Historic Landmark Lot Split & Landmark C
PROJECT ADDRESS
320 W. Main St.
PLANNER
Amy Guthrie
CASE TYPE
Historic Landmark Lotsplit & Code Amendme
OWNER/APPLICANT
W. Scott & Mary McDonald
REPRESENTATIVE
DATE OF FINAL ACTION
09/10/01
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
ORD #40-2001
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02/06/03
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PARCEL D. 2735-124-41005 DATE RCVD: 3/19/01
CASE NAME4 320 W. Main St. Historic Landmark Lot Split & Landmark Code Amendment
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Historic Landmark Lotsplit & Code A
OWN/APP: W. Scott & Mary Mc _ ADR 320 W. Main St. C/S/Z: Aspen/CO/81611
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Regular Meeting Aspen City Council September 10, 2001
26.710..120(C), CONDITIONAL USES AND 26.710.120(d)
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS, CITY OF ASPEN, PITKIN
COUNTY, COLORADO
ORDINANCE #40
Series of 2001
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A RENEWED TERM OF OPERATION
FOR THE COMMERICAL CORE AND LODGING COMMISSION
UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2006, DESCRIBING THE COMPOSITION,
TERM AND QUALIFICATIONS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS, THEIR
POWERS, AND DUTIES; PROVIDNG FOR APPEALS BY PERSONS
AGGRIEVED BY ACTIONS OF THE COMMERCIAL CORE AND
LODGING COMMISSION AND ESTABLISHING RULES OF
PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED BY THE COMMERCIAL CORE
AND LODGING COMMISSION IN EXERCISING ITS FUNCTIONS
Councilman Hershey moved to adopt the consent calendar; seconded by
Councilman McCabe. The consent calendar is:
• Ordinance #39, 2001 -Code Amendment -Mobile Home Park
• Supplemental Budget Request - Historic inventory update
• Ordinance #40, 2001 — Renewed Term of the Commercial Core &
Lodging Commission
Roll call vote; Councilmembers Semrau, yes; McCabe, yes; Hershey, yes;
Paulson, yes; Mayor Klanderud, yes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #24, SERIES OF 2001 - Code Amendment Historic Lot
Splits Office Zone
Councilman Semrau asked if there is a pressing reason to adopt this before
the city looks at the entire historic preservation process. Julie Ann Woods,
community development department, told Council there is an applicant for
this case.
Amy Guthrie, community development department, told Council this will
extend historic landmark lot splits to the office district. Currently this is
allowed in two residential zones only. This will not increase development
rights or FAR on these properties; it only allows a different type of
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ownership. This is an incentive for historic preservation. Ms. Guthrie
reminded Council there were concerns about the ADUs, which Council
addressed at a work session. Staff is drafting a memorandum to outline the
proposals. Ms. Guthrie told Council she referred this back to the Historic
Preservation Commission to see if they thought this code amendment was
premature. The HPC likes this incentive and feels it may be extended to
other zone districts.
Mayor Klanderud opened the public hearing.
Pat Hodgson urged Council not to adopt this ordinance until all information
is in from the HPC consultants. Ms. Hodgson said there may be unforeseen
circumstances. Mitch Haas said this is a good code amendment. Haas said
property owners can accomplish the same end with very little review. This
would give more public input and more review. Sven Alstrom suggested the
city look at solar access easements, which controls a landowner's access to
the sun and can also be used as a height control. Alstrom said solar access
should be part of the city's land use code for every zone, not just historic lot
splits.
Ramona Markalunas submitted a letter from Don Fleisher. Ms. Markalunas
said she feels this ordinance is confusing. Ms. Markalunas pointed out there
are two other office zones on either side of the C-1 zone. Ms. Markalunas
said landmarked lots are the most historic and much thought should be given
before allowing lot splits. Ms. Markalunas noted the city funded a
consultant to advise the HPC on the various facets of historic preservation.
Ms. Markalunas asked that this review of historic preservation procedures be
allowed to reach its conclusion.
Georgeanne Waggaman agreed with Ms. Markalunas and that more research
should go into whether lot splits be allowed. Bert Myrin, P&Z member,
urged Council to take more time before adopting this code amendment.
Mayor Klanderud read into the record letters from Helen Palmer and Bill
Stirling both urging Council to take more time before adopting this
ordinance.
Mayor Klanderud closed the public hearing.
Ms. Guthrie told Council staff does not anticipate changes to the lot split
' section of the land use code. Ms. Guthrie said the city's consultant feels the
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lot split incentive is a good tool to deal with the development pressures. Ms.
Woods said staff will probably suggest the lot splits be extended to more
zones in the city.
Councilman McCabe said he does not feel there is a pressing need to pass
this right now. Mayor Klanderud asked the difference between existing
legislation and this code amendment. Ms. Guthrie said if this code
amendment is not approved, land owners still have a method to accomplish
what they want. This has been an incentive property owners are attracted to
and staff has been trying to come up with incentives that do not cost the city
cash money. This code amendment does not increase density, development
right or floor area. Ms. Guthrie said the public and the HPC have the same
goals.
Councilman Hershey said one of the aspects of the historic preservation
program he agrees with is the incentives. Councilman McCabe said he, too,
is a proponent of new incentives; however, staff is still looking at the entire
historic preservation program and other incentives. Councilman McCabe
said he would like to see what comes out of the historic preservation study.
Councilman Paulson agreed with delaying this code amendment and
. examining the unintended consequences. Councilman Paulson said he
would like to see what other zone districts this might apply to. Councilman
Paulson said he would also like solar access examined. Councilman Paulson
suggested staff look at the condominiumization process to require more
review. Councilman Paulson said the goal is to preserve historic properties.
Councilman Semrau asked when the review of historic preservation
processes will be done. Ms. Woods said it should be done by the end of this
year. Mayor Klanderud said she supports this concept and would like to see
it made part of the new historic preservation review. Councilman Semrau
agreed this is a good program and encouraged staff to apply it to other zone
districts and include keeping solar plane. Councilman Semrau said he would
like staff to take several months and flesh out the concerns.
Councilman McCabe moved to adopt Ordinance #24, Series of 2001, on
second reading; seconded by Councilman Hershey. Roll call vote;
Councilmembers Paulson, no; Semrau, no; Hershey, yes; McCabe, no;
Mayor Klanderud, no. Motion NOT carried.
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MEMORANDUM
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Julie Ann Woods, Community Development Director
Joyce Ohlson, Deputy Planning Director
Amy Guthrie, Historic Preservation Officer
Code Amendment to Section 26.480.030, Subdivision Exemptions, and
Section 26.710.180, Office Zone District, Second Reading of Ordinance
#24, Series of 2001 (continued from August 27, 2001)
September 10, 2001
SUMMARY: The Community Development Department has received an application
requesting a code amendment to extend the Historic Landmark Lot Split program,
currently only available in two residential zone districts (R-6 and R-15A), to the Office
zone district. The area of town that will be affected by the amendment is Main Street,
from 7`h Street to Monarch Street.
By way of explanation of the historic landmark lot split program, each zone district in
Aspen has a minimum lot size assigned to it. Anyone subdividing a property must adhere
to that minimum, except for landmarks, which may create smaller lots. Development
rights and floor area are not increased in any way; an owner is simply allowed to sell off
part of the land in a fee simple, rather than condominium transaction. Fee simple
ownership is perceived to be more valuable, and this program has been very successful
for our historic preservation efforts.
Staff, HPC, and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend Council approve the
code amendment. For your information, photographs of the properties potentially
affected are attached to this memo.
Please note that staff has added clarification to the language below regarding the way that
floor area will be determined for these projects. Because floor area in the Office Zone
District is based on the specific use of the parcel (i.e. residential vs. commercial), it is a
somewhat more complex issue than in the zone districts that currently allow the historic
landmark lot split and have just one floor area scale.
ISSUES FROM FIRST READING- Staff has also made the amendment requested by
Council striking the reference to providing an "Accessory Dwelling Unit" when
mitigation is required and instead referring the reader to the menu of options provided in
the Growth Management chapter of the Land Use Code, which includes providing an
ADU or cash -in -lieu payment. Staff is currently drafting amendments to the ADU
program, based on Council's direction,to more specifically detail the circumstances under
which an ADU, rather than payment in lieu, will be allowed.
In response to other comments at First Reading, and following the recent discussion on
the 515 Gillespie project and the confusion about how a floor area bonus may be used on
a lot split project, staff has adjusted that language below, under the Subdivision
exemption standards.
In regard to Councilman Paulson's concerns about how this amendment may affect the
work underway on the Historic Preservation Program, it is the staff s feeling that this is
the type of incentive that is likely to be brought forward for other zone districts in the
future, and it is an incentive that the majority of the HPC members support. Further, this
approach moves us further toward reaching our infill goals as stated in the AACP.
APPLICANT: Scott and Caroline MacDonald, represented by Bob Starodoj.
LAND USE CODE AMENDMENT
PROCEDURE: Pursuant to Section 26.310.020, Procedure for Amendment, a
development application for an amendment to the text of the Municipal Code shall be
reviewed and recommended for approval, approval with conditions, or disapproval by the
Planning Director and then by the Planning and Zoning Commission at a public hearing,
and then approved, approved with conditions, or disapproved by the City Council at a
public hearing.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT: The application is to amend Section 26.480.030 and
Section 26.710.180 to read as follows, with text to be eliminated strieken eu and text to
be added underlined:
Section 26.480.030(A)(4) addresses the types of development eligible for subdivision
exemptions. Please note that staff has included corrections to citations in this passage
that were not fixed during the most recent update of the Land Use Code.
Section 26.480.030(A)(4), Subdivision Exemptions
4. Historic Landmark Lot Split. The split of a lot that is a designated historic
landmark for the development of one new single-family dwelling, or for commercial
development in the O, Office zone district. " The Historic Landmark Lot Split shall meet
the requirements of section 26.88.03064 26.480.030(A)(2) and(4). section
26.470.070(C) for residential development ,or (D) for commercial
development and section 26.72.010 26.415.010(D) of this Code, and the following
standards:
a. The original parcel shall be a minimum of nine thousand (9,000)
square feet in size and be located in the R-6 zone district or O. O,fftce zone district, or a
minimum of thirteen thousand (13,000) square feet and be located in the R-15A zone
district.
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b. In the R-6 and R-15A zone districts, the total FAR for both
residences shall not exceed the floor area allowed for a duplex on the original parcel.
The total FAR for each lot shall be noted on the Subdivision Exemption Plat.
In the Office zone district, the following shall apjly to the calculation of maximum_ oor
area for lots created through the historic landmark lot split. Note that the total FAR
shall not be stated on the Subdivision Exemption Plat because the floor area will be
affected by the use established on the property:
If all buildings on what was the fathering parcel remain wholly residential in use, the
maximum floor area will be as stated in the R-6 zone district.
I� anyportion of a building on a lot created by the historic landmark lot split is in
commercial/o ff ce use, then the allowed floor area for that lot shall be the floor area
allowed for all uses other than residential in the zone district. If the adjacent parcel
created by the lot split remains wholly in residential use, then the floor area on that
parcel shall be limited to the maximum allowed on a lot of its size for residential use
according to the R-6 standards..
If there is commercial/office use on both newly created lots, the maximum,floor area for
all uses other than residential in the zone district will be applied.
C. The proposed development meets all dimensional requirements of
the underlying zone district. HPG varianees and bonuses are en4- permitted on Me pareel
unless variances or bonuses are approved by the HPC.
The proposed amendment to section 26.710.180 is as follows:
26.710.180 Office (0).
A. Purpose. The purpose of the Office (0) zone district is to provide for the
establishment of offices and associated commercial uses in such a way as to preserve the
visual scale and character of former residential areas that now are adjacent to
commercial and business areas, and commercial uses along Main Street and other high
volume thoroughfares.
B. Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted as of right in the Office (0) zone
district:
Detached residential dwellings, multi family dwellings;
2. Professional business offices;
3. Accessory residential dwellings restricted to affordable housing
guidelines;
4. Home occupations;
5. Group homes;
6. Accessory buildings and uses;
7. Dormitory; and
8. A mixed -use building(s) comprised of a residential dwelling unit and
permitted and conditional uses in the Office (0) zone district so long as such conditional
use has been approved subject to the standards and procedures established in Chapter
26.425; and
9. Accessory dwelling units meeting the provisions of Section 26.520.040.
10. Two detached residential dwellings on a 9, 000 square foot lot containing a
historic landmark, with mitigation for the units to be provided according to Section
26.470.070.B, Growth Management Exemptions.
C. Conditional uses. The following uses are permitted as in the Office (0) zone
district, subject to the standards and procedures established in Chapter 26.425:
1. Only for those structures that have received historic landmark
designation: antique store, art studio, bakery, bed and breakfast, boarding house,
bookstore, broadcasting station, church, dance studio, florist, fraternal lodge, furniture
store, mortuary, music store (for the sale of musical instruments), music studio,
restaurant, shop craft industry, visual arts gallery; provided, however, that (a) no more
than two (2) such conditional uses shall be allowed in each structure, and (b) off-street
parking is provided, with alley access for those conditional uses along Main Street;
2. Duplex residential dwelling, of whieh ene unit shall be Fastrieied as
duplex. In the alternatiiw, beth may be free mat*et units if an aeeess-ery- eAvelling unit
shall be previdedfer eaeh unit-, with mitigation for the units to be provided according to
Section 26.470.070.B. Growth Management Exemptions.
3. Two (2) detached residential dwellings or a duplex on a lot containing a
historic landmark with a minimum area of 6,000 square ,
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area ef the Ave eAvellings. In the alternative, beth may be free ma4et units if an
, with miti ag tion•for the units to
be provided according to Section 26.470.070.B. Growth Management Exemptions.
4. Child care center;
5. Commercial parking lot or parking structure that is independent of
required off-street parking, provided that it is not located abutting Main Street;
6. Health and fitness facility; and
7. Lodge units and lodge units with kitchens.
D. Dimensional requirements. The following dimensional requirements shall apply
to all permitted and conditional uses in the Office (0) zone district:
1. Minimum lot size (square feet): 6,000. For lots created by Section
26.480. 030, Historic Landmark Lot Split: 3, 000.
2. Minimum lot area per dwelling unit (square feet):
a. Detached residential dwelling: 6,000.
b. Duplex: 3, 000 per unit.
C. Multi family dwellings on lot between 6,000 and 9,000 square feet:
Studio: 1, 000.
1 bedroom; 1,200.
2 bedroom: 2,000.
3 bedroom: 3,000.
3+ bedrooms: One (1) bedroom per 1, 000 square feet of lot area.
d. Multi family dwellings on lot of more than 9, 000 square feet:
Studio: 1, 000.
I bedroom; 1,250.
2 bedroom: 2,100.
3 bedroom: 3,630.
3+ bedrooms: One (1) bedroom per 1, 000 square feet of lot area.
e. Multi family dwellings on a lot of 27,000 square feet or less, when
at least fifty percent (50%) of the units built on -site are restricted as affordable housing:
Studio: 500.
1 bedroom: 600.
2 bedroom: 1, 000.
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3 bedroom: 1,500.
3+ bedrooms: One (1) bedroom per 500 square feet of lot area.
f Multi family dwellings on a lot of 27, 000 square feet or less, when
one hundred percent (100%) of the units built on -site are restricted as affordable
housing:
Studio: 300.
1 bedroom: 400.
2 bedroom: 800.
3 bedroom: 1,200.
3+ bedrooms: One (1) bedroom per 400 square feet of lot area.
3. Minimum lot width (feet): 60. For lots created by Section 26.480.030,
Historic Landmark Lot Split: 30.
The amendments to this section include allowing two detached homes on a 9,000
square foot lot as a permitted use. Currently, two detached houses are allowed as a
conditional use for landmark lots as small as 6,000 square feet. The new permitted
use is an incentive for historic preservation and is consistent with what is allowed in
the neighboring R-6 zone district. This section is also amended to allow lots created
by the landmark lot split program to be as small as 3,000 square feet, also consistent
with the way lot splits are addressed in the residential zone districts.
REVIEW STANDARDS: Chapter 26.310, Amendments To The Land Use Code And
Official Zone District Map, at Section 26.314.040 provides nine (A -I) standards for City
Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission's review of proposed amendments to
the text of the Land Use Code. These standards, and staffs evaluation of the amendment
relative to them, are provided below.
A. Whether the proposed amendment is in conflict with any applicable
portions of this title.
RESPONSE: Historic Landmark Lot Splits are currently allowed in two residential zone
districts; R-6 and R-15A. The goal of the lot split is to divide the mass that could be
added onto a historic building into two or more structures.
The office zone district, the subject of this code amendment, is primarily located along
Main Street, and there are four or five parcels that would likely be affected by this
application. The goal of dividing up the allowed floor area is as beneficial in the Main
Street neighborhood as it is in the neighborhoods where the lot split program currently
exists. As part of this code amendment, language in the subdivision exemption and
growth management exemption standards that states that the lot split is granted for the
purpose of creating one additional single family dwelling, which would be an obstacle to
commercial office development on lot splits on Main Street, has been removed. Within
the Office zone district, subdivision of a historic landmark property will be allowed for
any use, commercial or residential.
Staff and the review boards find that there is no negative effect from this code
amendment and that it is in keeping with other stated goals and purposes in the Land Use
Code. It creates no change to development rights, only an option for fee simple
ownership rather than condominiumization, which has been viewed as an important
historic preservation incentive. Staff finds that this standard is met.
B. Whether the proposed amendment is consistent with all elements of the
Aspen Area Comprehensive Plan.
RESPONSE: The Aspen Area Community Plan encourages infill development within
the historic townsite. It also encourages efforts to maintain an active, mixed use character
along Main Street and calls for the extension of the historic landmark lot split program to
additional zone districts. Staff finds that this standard is met.
C. Whether the proposed amendment is compatible with surrounding zone
districts and land uses, considering existing land uses and neighborhood
characteristics.
RESPONSE: The proposed amendment does not create new land uses, and does not
specifically increase density since a duplex or two detached houses are already allowed
on a 6,000 square foot lot in the office zone district as a conditional use. Staff finds that
this standard is met.
D. The effect of the proposed amendment on traffic generation and road
safety.
RESPONSE: The proposed code amendment is not anticipated to have any effect on
traffic generation or road safety because, as stated above, the density is already envisioned
in the zone district regulations. Staff finds that this standard is met.
E. 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 such public facilities,
including but not limited to transportation facilities, sewage facilities,
water supply, parks, drainage, schools, and emergency medical facilities.
RESPONSE: The proposed code amendment is not anticipated to have any additional
effect on infrastructure or infrastructure capacities. Staff finds that this standard is met.
F. Whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment would result
in significantly adverse impacts on the natural environment.
RESPONSE: The proposed code amendment is not anticipated to have a negative effect
on the natural environment. Staff finds that this standard is met.
G. Whether the proposed amendment is consistent and compatible with the
community character in the City of Aspen.
RESPONSE: Main Street was historically a residential area. Today, only the western
portion of the street (from 7`h to 2"d Street) retains that character, becoming more
commercial and lodge oriented as one travels east.
The historic preservation design guidelines in regard to Main Street discuss the concept of
preserving some of the patterns and characteristics of a residential area, while allowing
for a mix of uses. The code amendment would support that goal by providing an
incentive to break new construction down into structures that reflect a variety of building
sizes. Staff finds that this standard is met.
H. Whether there have been changed conditions affecting the subject parcel
or the surrounding neighborhood which support the proposed
amendment.
RESPONSE: Main Street has been negatively affected by traffic congestion. Any
efforts to preserve a small scale, pedestrian orientation to the area, through the creation of
some more modestly sized buildings, would be beneficial to the neighborhood. Staff
finds that this standard is met.
I. Whether the proposed amendment would be in conflict with the public
interest, and is in harmony with the purpose and intent of this title.
RESPONSE: The proposed amendment is in harmony with the public interest by
providing an incentive for the successful preservation of historic buildings. There has
been significant community input of late calling for more assistance and options for
owners of designated properties. Staff finds that this standard is met.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff, HPC, and P&Z recommend that Council approve the
code amendment, finding that the review standards are met.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: "I move to adopt Ordinance #24, Series of 2001."
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS:
Exhibits:
Ordinance #24, Series of 2001
A. Photographs of properties likely to be affected by the code amendment.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Julie Ann Woods, Community Development Director
Amy Guthrie, Historic Preservation Officer
RE: Extension of the stay on the operation of Section 26.480.080 of the
Municipal Code in regard to requests to de -list from the "Inventory of
Historic Sites and Structures," Second Reading of Ordinance No. 33,
Series of 2001
DATE: September 10, 2001
BACKGROUND
At a joint Council/HPC worksession on February 7, 2001, the City Council directed staff
to develop a "game plan" as to how we should proceed with the Historic Inventory, as
well as other aspects of the City's historic preservation program. Consistent with that
direction, staff presented a proposed strategy on February 201, which received Council's
support. Ordinance #10, Series of 2001, was subsequently adopted to suspend, for a
period of six months, any requests to de -list from the current inventory to give Staff time
to focus on the substantial task of overhauling the program.
In conjunction with Debbie Abele, consultant to the City of Aspen, the Community
Development Staff has been working to address several goals. These are:
1. Develop objective criteria as part of the City's Historic Preservation processes;
2. Inform / educate the public;
3. Develop new incentives and benefits of designation; and
4. Develop appropriate code amendments to improve the regulations and processes
in place to preserve our historic resources.
Good progress has been made on all of these points and there has been a concerted effort
to reach the community for feedback in a variety of ways. Following the very successful
Community Forum, held on August 181'', staff is beginning the process of preparing code
amendments and scheduling hearings. It is hoped that the new program will be in place
by the end of the year and that the HPC can recommence reviewing specific properties
for the Inventory, based on recommendations by our consultant, in January 2002.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council adopt the attached ordinance suspending all actions
on the inventory list for another six months. The Community Development Department
will send a letter to owners of properties currently listed, as well as the properties
proposed to be added, to inform them of the code amendment process that will be
underway, and to let them know that we will begin holding hearings on their properties,
using the new objective set of criteria, no later than February 27, 2002. There is an
appeal process built into the Ordinance for property owners who are burdened by the
delay in revisiting the Inventory.
RECOMMENDED MOTION
"I move to adopt Ordinance #33, Series of 2001."
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS:
Attachment:
Ordinance No. 33, Series of 2001
RECEIVE
MEMORANDUXG 23 2001
TO: Mayor and Council ASPEN I PITKIN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
THRU: Julie Ann Woods, Community Development Director
FROM: Amy Guthrie, Historic Preservation Officer
RE: Code Amendment to Section 26.480.030, Subdivision Exemptions, and
Section 26.710.180, Office Zone District, Second Reading of Ordinance
#24, Series of 2001
DATE: August 13, 2001
SUMMARY: The Community Development Department has received an application
requesting a code amendment to extend the Historic Landmark Lot Split program,
currently only available in two residential zone districts (R-6 and R-15A), to the Office
zone district. The area of town that will be affected by the amendment is Main Street,
from 7'' Street to Monarch Street.
By way of explanation of the historic landmark lot split program, each zone district in
Aspen has a minimum lot size assigned to it. Anyone subdividing a property must adhere
to that minimum, except for landmarks, which may create smaller lots. Development
rights and floor area are not increased in any way; an owner is simply allowed to sell off
part of the land in a fee simple, rather than condominium transaction. Fee simple
ownership is perceived to be more valuable, and this program has been very successful
for our historic preservation efforts.
Staff, HPC, and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend Council approve the
code amendment. For your information, photographs of the properties potentially
affected are attached to this memo.
Please note that staff has added clarification to the language below regarding the way that
floor area will be determined for these projects. Because floor area in the Office Zone
District is based on the specific use of the parcel (i.e. residential vs. commercial), it is a
somewhat more complex issue than in the ne districts that currently allow the historic
landmark lot split and have just one floor area cale.
Staff has also made the amendment requested y Council at first reading, striking the
option to provide an "Accessory Dwelling Unit" hen creating a duplex or two detached
units and requiring instead a cash -in -lieu payment. And, following the recent discussion
on the 515 Gillespie project, and the confusion about"how a floor area bonus may be used
on a lot split project, staff has adjusted that language below, under the Subdivision
exemption standards.
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ORDINANCE NO.24
(SERIES OF 2001)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL AMEN
FOLLOWING SECTIONS OF THE ASPEN LAND USE CODE: SECTION
26.480.030, SUBDIVISION EXEMPTIONS AND SECTION 26.710.180, OFFICE
ZONE DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department has received an
application from Scott and Caroline MacDonald for a code amendment to allow historic
landmark lot splits in the "O, Office zone district;" and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Section 26.310.020, Procedure for Amendment, a
development application for an amendment to the text of the Municipal Code shall be
reviewed and recommended for approval, approval with conditions, or disapproval by the
Planning Director and then by the Planning and Zoning Commission at a public hearing,
and then approved, approved with conditions, or disapproved by the City Council at a
public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the review standards for a text amendment are stated in Section
26.314.040 of the Aspen Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director has consulted with the
Historic Preservation Commission and, in reports to the Planning and Zoning
Commission and City Council, performed an analysis of the application based on the
standards, and recommended approval of the amendment; and
WHEREAS, during a duly noticed public hearing on June 19, 2001, the Aspen
Planning and Zoning Commission considered the recommendation made by the
Community Development Director, took and considered public testimony and
recommended, by a vote of 5 to 0, that City Council approve the text amendment finding
that the review standards are met.
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and considered the recommendations
of the Community Development Director, the Historic Preservation Commission, and the
Planning and Zoning Commission and finds that the text amendment as described herein
meets or exceed all applicable standards and that the approval is consistent with the goals
and elements of the Aspen Area Community Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this ordinance furthers and is necessary
for the promotion of public health, safety and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO, THAT:
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Section 1: That Section 26.480.030, Subdivision Exemptions, and Section 26.710.180,
Office zone district be amended to read as follows:
Section 26.480.030(A)(4), Subdivision Exemptions
4. Historic Landmark Lot Split. The split of a lot that is a designated historic
landmark for the development of one new single-family dwelling, or for commercial
development in the O, Office zone district. The Historic Landmark Lot Split shall meet
the requirements of section 26.480.030(A)(2) and (4), section 26.470.070(C) for
residential development ,or (D) for commercial development and section 26.415.010(D)
of this Code, and the following standards:
a. The original parcel shall be a minimum of nine thousand (9,000)
square feet in size and be located in the R-6 zone district or O, Office zone district, or a
minimum of thirteen thousand (13,000) square feet and be located in the R-15A zone
district.
b. In the R-6 and R-15A zone districts, the total FAR for both
residences shall not exceed the floor area allowed for a duplex on the original parcel. The
total FAR for each lot shall be noted on the Subdivision Exemption Plat.
In the Office zone district, the following shall apply to the calculation of maximum floor
area for lots created through the historic landmark lot split. Note that the total FAR shall
not be stated on the Subdivision Exemption Plat because the floor area will be affected by
the use established on the property:
If all buildings on what was the fathering parcel remain wholly residential in use, the
maximum floor area will be as stated in the R-6 zone district.
If any portion of a building on a lot created by the historic landmark lot split is in
commercial/office use, then the allowed floor area for that lot shall be the floor area
allowed for all uses other than residential in the zone district. If the adjacent parcel
created by the lot split remains wholly in residential use, then the floor area on that
parcel shall be limited to the maximum allowed on a lot of its size for residential use
according to the R-6 standards.
If there is commercial/office use on both newly created lots, the maximum floor area for
all uses other than residential in the zone district will be applied.
c. The proposed development meets all dimensional requirements of the
underlying zone district unless variances or bonuses are approved by the HPC.
26.710.180 Office (0).
A. Purpose. The purpose of the Office (0) zone district is to provide for the
establishment of offices and associated commercial uses in such a way as to preserve the
visual scale and character of former residential areas that now are adjacent to commercial
and business areas, and commercial uses along Main Street and other high volume
thoroughfares.
B. Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted as of right in the Office (0) zone
district:
1. Detached residential dwellings, multi -family dwellings;
2. Professional business offices;
3. Accessory residential dwellings restricted to affordable housing guidelines;
4. Home occupations;
5. Group homes;
6. Accessory buildings and uses;
7. Dormitory; and
8. A mixed -use building(s) comprised of a residential dwelling unit and
permitted and conditional uses in the Office (0) zone district so long as such conditional
use has been approved subject to the standards and procedures established in Chapter
26.425; and
9. Accessory dwelling units meeting the provisions of Section 26.520.040.
10. Two detached residential dwellings on a 9,000 square foot lot containing a
historic landmark, of which one unit shall be restricted as affordable housing to the
middle income price and occupancy guidelines. The affordable housing unit shall
comprise a minimum of one-third (1/3) of the total floor area of the two dwellings. In the
alternative, both may be free market units if a cash -in -lieu payment is made for each
dwelling per the APCHA guidelines in effect at the time.
C. Conditional uses. The following uses are permitted as in the Office (0) zone
district, subject to the standards and procedures established in Chapter 26.425:
1. Only for those structures that have received historic landmark designation:
antique store, art studio, bakery, bed and breakfast, boarding house, bookstore,
broadcasting station, church, dance studio, florist, fraternal lodge, furniture store,
mortuary, music store (for the sale of musical instruments), music studio, restaurant, shop
craft industry, visual arts gallery; provided, however, that (a) no more than two (2) such
conditional uses shall be allowed in each structure, and (b) off-street parking is provided,
with alley access for those conditional uses along Main Street;
2. Duplex residential dwelling, of which one unit shall be restricted as
affordable housing to the middle income price and occupancy guidelines. The affordable
housing unit shall comprise a minimum of one-third (1/3) of the total floor area of the
duplex. In the alternative, both may be free market units if a cash -in -lieu payment is
made for each dwelling per the APCHA guidelines in effect at the time;
3. Two (2) detached residential dwellings or a duplex on a lot containing a
historic landmark with a minimum area of 6,000 square feet, of which one unit shall be
restricted as affordable housing to the middle income price and occupancy guidelines.
The affordable housing unit shall comprise a minimum of one-third (1/3) of the total floor
area of the two dwellings. In the alternative, both may be free market units if a cash -in -
lieu payment is made for each dwelling per the APCHA guidelines in effect at the time;
4. Child care center;
5. Commercial parking lot or parking structure that is independent of
required off-street parking, provided that it is not located abutting Main
Street;
6. Health and fitness facility; and
7. Lodge units and lodge units with kitchens.
D. Dimensional requirements. The following dimensional requirements shall apply to
all permitted and conditional uses in the Office (0) zone district:
1. Minimum lot size (square feet): 6,000. For lots created by Section
26.480.030, Historic Landmark Lot Split: 3,000.
2. Minimum lot area per dwelling unit (square feet):
a. Detached residential dwelling: 6,000.
b. Duplex: 3,000 per unit.
C. Multi -family dwellings on lot between 6,000 and 9,000 square feet:
Studio: 1,000.
1 bedroom; 1,200.
2 bedroom: 2,000.
3 bedroom: 3,000.
3+ bedrooms: One (1) bedroom per 1,000 square feet of lot area.
d. Multi -family dwellings on lot of more than 9,000 square feet:
Studio: 1,000.
1 bedroom; 1,250.
2 bedroom: 2,100.
3 bedroom: 3,630.
3+ bedrooms: One (1) bedroom per 1,000 square feet of lot area.
e. Multi -family dwellings on a lot of 27,000 square feet or less, when
at least fifty percent (50%) of the units built on -site are restricted as affordable housing:
Studio: 500.
1 bedroom: 600.
2 bedroom: 1,000.
3 bedroom: 1,500.
3+ bedrooms: One (1) bedroom per 500 square feet of lot area.
f. Multi -family dwellings on a lot of 27,000 square feet or less, when
one hundred percent (100%) of the units built on -site are restricted as affordable housing:
Studio: 300.
1 bedroom: 400.
2 bedroom: 800.
3 bedroom: 1,200.
3+ bedrooms: One (1) bedroom per 400 square feet of lot area.
3. Minimum lot width (feet): 60. For lots created by Section 26.480.030,
Historic Landmark Lot Split: 30.
Section 2: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this
ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent
jurisdiction, such provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions thereof.
Section 3: This Ordinance shall not affect any existing litigation and shall not operate as
an abatement of any action or proceeding now pending under or by virtue of the
ordinances repealed or amended as herein provided, and the same shall be conducted and
concluded under such prior ordinances.
Section 4: A public hearing on the Ordinance was held on the 13th day of August, 2001
at 5:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, Aspen City Hall, Aspen Colorado, fifteen
(15) days prior to which hearing a public notice of the same was published once in a
newspaper of general circulation within the City of Aspen.
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INTRODUCED, READ AND ORDERED PUBLISHED as provided by law, by the
City Council of the City of Aspen on the 9`h day of July, 2001.
Attest:
Kathryn S. Koch, City Clerk
Helen Kalin Klanderud, Mayor
FINALLY, adopted, passed and approved this 131h day of August, 2001.
Attest:
Kathryn S. Koch, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
John Worcester, City Attorney
Helen Kalin Klanderud, Mayor
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APPLICANT: Scott and Caroline MacDonald, represented by Bob Starodoj.
LAND USE CODE AMENDMENT
PROCEDURE: Pursuant to Section 26.310.020, Procedure for Amendment, a
development application for an amendment to the text of the Municipal Code shall be
reviewed and recommended for approval, approval with conditions, or disapproval by the
Planning Director and then by the Planning and Zoning Commission at a public hearing,
and then approved, approved with conditions, or disapproved by the City Council at a
public hearing.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT: The application is to amend Section 26.480.030 and
Section 26.710.180 to read as follows, with text to be eliminated strislen out and text to
be added underlined:
Section 26.480.030(A)(4) addresses the types of development eligible for subdivision
exemptions. Please note that staff has included corrections to citations in this passage
that were not fixed during the most recent update of the Land Use Code.
Section 26.480.030(A)(4), Subdivision Exemptions
4. Historic Landmark Lot Split. The split of a lot that is a designated historic
landmark for the development of one new single-family dwelling, or for commercial
development in the O, Office zone district. " The Historic Landmark Lot Split shall meet
the requirements of section 2688.0306 26.480.030(A)(2) and(4), section
26100.05064)(2)(e) 26.470.070(C) for residential development ,or (D) _for commercial
development and section 26 72. 010 26.415.010(D) of this Code, and the following
standards:
a. The original parcel shall be a minimum of nine thousand (9, 000)
square feet in size and be located in the R-6 zone district or O, Off ce zone district, or a
minimum of thirteen thousand (13, 000) square feet and be located in the R-1 SA zone
district.
b. In the R-6 and R-1 SA zone districts, the total FAR for both
residences shall not exceed the floor area allowed for a duplex on the original parcel.
The total FAR for each lot shall be noted on the Subdivision Exemption Plat.
In the Office zone district, the following shall apply to the calculation of maximum floor
area for lots created through the historic landmark lot split. Note that the total FAR
shall not be stated on the Subdivision Exemption Plat because the floor area will be
affected by the use established on the property:
If all buildings on what was the fathering parcel remain wholly residential in use, the
maximum floor area will be as stated in the R-6 zone district.
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If any portion of a building on a lot created by the historic landmark lot split is in
commercial/office use, then the allowed floor area for that lot shall be the door area
allowed for all uses other than residential in the zone district. If the adjacent parcel
created by the lot split remains wholly in residential use, then the floor area on that
parcel shall be limited to the maximum allowed on a lot of its size for residential use
according to the R-6 standards..
If there is commercial/office use on both newly created lots, the maximum floor area for
all uses other than residential in the zone district will be applied.
C. The proposed development meets all dimensional requirements of
the underlying zone district. -and -h-n permitted on the par -eel
unless variances or bonuses are approved by the HPC.
The proposed amendment to section 26.710.180 is as follows:
26.710.180 Office (0).
A. Purpose. The purpose of the Office (0) zone district is to provide for the
establishment of offices and associated commercial uses in such a way as to preserve the
visual scale and character of former residential areas that now are adjacent to
commercial and business areas, and commercial uses along Main Street and other high
volume thoroughfares.
B. Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted as of right in the Office (0) zone
district:
Detached residential dwellings, multi family dwellings;
2. Professional business offices;
3. Accessory residential dwellings restricted to affordable housing
guidelines;
4. Home occupations;
5. Group homes;
6. Accessory buildings and uses;
7. Dormitory; and
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8. A mixed -use building(s) comprised of a residential dwelling unit and
permitted and conditional uses in the Office (0) zone district so long as such conditional
use has been approved subject to the standards and procedures established in Chapter
26.425; and
9. Accessory dwelling units meeting the provisions of Section 26.520.040.
10. Two detached residential dwellings on a 9,000 square foot lot containing a
historic landmark, of which one unit shall be restricted as affordable housing to the
middle income price and occupancy guidelines. The affordable housing unit shall
comprise a minimum of one-third (113) of the total floor area of the two dwellings. In the
alternative, both may be free market units if a cash -in -lieu payment is made _for each
dwelling per the APCHA guidelines in effect at the time.
C. Conditional uses. The following uses are permitted as in the Office (0) zone
district, subject to the standards and procedures established in Chapter 26.425:
1. Only for those structures that have received historic landmark
designation: antique store, art studio, bakery, bed and breakfast, boarding house,
bookstore, broadcasting station, church, dance studio, florist, fraternal lodge, furniture
store, mortuary, music store (for the sale of musical instruments), music studio,
restaurant, shop craft industry, visual arts gallery; provided, however, that (a) no more
than two (2) such conditional uses shall be allowed in each structure, and (b) off-street
parking is provided, with alley access for those conditional uses along Main Street;
2. Duplex residential dwelling, of which one unit shall be restricted as
affordable housing to the middle income price and occupancy guidelines. The affordable
housing unit shall comprise a minimum of one-third (113) of the total floor area of the
duplex. , both may be free market units ff an ac-Gessery dwelling unit
In the alternative, both may be free market units if a
cash -in -lieu payment is made for each dwelling per the APCHA guidelines in effect at the
time;
3. Two (2) detached residential dwellings or a duplex on a lot containing a
historic landmark with a minimum area of 6, 000 square feet, of which one unit shall be
restricted as affordable housing to the middle income price and occupancy guidelines.
The affordable housing unit shall comprise a minimum of one-third (113) of the total floor
area of the two dwellings. IN thO beth may be ftee market units �( an
aGGessepy dwelling unit shag be pr-ovidedfer- each unitT In the alternative, both may be
free market units if a cash -in -lieu payment is made _for each dwelling per the APCHA
guidelines in effect at the time;
4. Child care center;
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5. Commercial parking lot or parking structure that is independent of
required off-street parking, provided that it is not located abutting Main Street;
6. Health and f tness facility; and
7. Lodge units and lodge units with kitchens.
D. Dimensional requirements. The following dimensional requirements shall apply
to all permitted and conditional uses in the Office (0) zone district:
1. Minimum lot size (square feet): 6, 000. For lots created by Section
26. 480. 030, Historic Landmark Lot Split: 3, 000.
2. Minimum lot area per dwelling unit (.square feet):
a. Detached residential dwelling: 6,000.
b. Duplex: 3, 000 per unit.
C. Multi family dwellings on lot between 6, 000 and 9, 000 square feet:
Studio: 1, 000.
1 bedroom; 1,200.
2 bedroom: 2, 000.
3 bedroom: 3, 000.
3+ bedrooms: One (1) bedroom per 1,000 square feet of lot area.
d. Multi family dwellings on lot of more than 9, 000 square feet:
Studio: 1, 000.
I bedroom; 1,250.
2 bedroom: 2,100.
3 bedroom: 3,630.
3+ bedrooms: One (1) bedroom per 1, 000 square feet of lot area.
e. Multi family dwellings on a lot of 27, 000 square feet or less, when
at least fifty percent (50%) of the units built on -site are restricted as affordable housing:
Studio: 500.
1 bedroom: 600.
2 bedroom: 1, 000.
3 bedroom: 1,500.
3+ bedrooms: One (1) bedroom per 500 square feet of lot area.
f. Multi family dwellings on a lot of 27,000 square feet or less, when
one hundred percent (100%) of the units built on -site are restricted as affordable
housing:
Studio: 300.
1 bedroom: 400.
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2 bedroom: 800.
3 bedroom: 1,200.
3+ bedrooms: One (1) bedroom per 400 square feet of lot area.
3. Minimum lot width (feet): 60. For lots created by Section 26.480.03
Historic Landmark Lot Split: 30.
The amendments to this section include allowing two detached homes on a 9,000
square foot lot as a permitted use. Currently, two detached houses are allowed as a
conditional use for landmark lots as small as 6,000 square feet. The new permitted
use is an incentive for historic preservation and is consistent with what is allowed in
the neighboring R-6 zone district. This section is also amended to allow lots created
by the landmark lot split program to be as small as 3,000 square feet, also consistent
with the way lot splits are addressed in the residential zone districts.
REVIEW STANDARDS: Chapter 26.310, Amendments To The Land Use Code And
Official Zone District Map, at Section 26.314.040 provides nine (A -I) standards for City
Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission's review of proposed amendments to
the text of the Land Use Code. These standards, and staff s evaluation of the amendment
relative to them, are provided below.
A. Whether the proposed amendment is in conflict with any applicable
portions of this title.
RESPONSE: Historic Landmark Lot Splits are currently allowed in two residential zone
districts; R-6 and R-15A. The goal of the lot split is to divide the mass that could be
added onto a historic building into two or more structures.
The office zone district, the subject of this code amendment, is primarily located along
Main Street, and there are four or five parcels that would likely be affected by this
application. The goal of dividing up the allowed floor area is as beneficial in the Main
Street neighborhood as it is in the neighborhoods where the lot split program currently
exists. As part of this code amendment, language in the subdivision exemption and
growth management exemption standards that states that the lot split is granted for the
purpose of creating one additional single family dwelling, which would be an obstacle to
commercial office development on lot splits on Main Street, has been removed. Within
the Office zone district, subdivision of a historic landmark property will be allowed for
any use, commercial or residential.
Staff and the review boards find that there is no negative effect from this code
amendment and that it is in keeping with other stated goals and purposes in the Land Use
Code. It creates no change to development rights, only an option for fee simple
ownership rather than condominiumization, which has been viewed as an important
historic preservation incentive. Staff finds that this standard is met.
B. Whether the proposed amendment is consistent with all elements of the
Aspen Area Comprehensive Plan.
RESPONSE: The Aspen Area Community Plan encourages infill development within
the historic townsite. It also encourages efforts to maintain an active, mixed use character
along Main Street and calls for the extension of the historic landmark lot split program to
additional zone districts. Staff finds that this standard is met.
C. Whether the proposed amendment is compatible with surrounding zone
districts and land uses, considering existing land uses and neighborhood
characteristics.
RESPONSE: The proposed amendment does not create new land uses, and does not
specifically increase density since a duplex or two detached houses are already allowed
on a 6,000 square foot lot in the office zone district as a conditional use. Staff finds that
this standard is met.
D. The effect of the proposed amendment on traffic generation and road
safety.
RESPONSE: The proposed code amendment is not anticipated to have any effect on
traffic generation or road safety because, as stated above, the density is already
envisioned in the zone district regulations. Staff finds that this standard is met.
E. 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 such public facilities,
including but not limited to transportation facilities, sewage facilities,
water supply, parks, drainage, schools, and emergency medical facilities.
RESPONSE: The proposed code amendment is not anticipated to have any additional
effect on infrastructure or infrastructure capacities. Staff finds that this standard is met.
F. Whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment would result
in significantly adverse impacts on the natural environment.
RESPONSE: The proposed code amendment is not anticipated to have a negative effect
on the natural environment. Staff finds that this standard is met.
G. Whether the proposed amendment is consistent and compatible with the
community character in the City of Aspen.
RESPONSE: Main Street was historically a residential area. Today, only the western
portion of the street (from 7`h to 2"d Street) retains that character, becoming more
commercial and lodge oriented as one travels east.
The historic preservation design guidelines in regard to Main Street discuss the concept
of preserving some of the patterns and characteristics of a residential area, while allowing
for a mix of uses. The code amendment would support that goal by providing an
incentive to break new construction down into structures that reflect a variety of building
sizes. Staff finds that this standard is met.
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H. Whether there have been changed conditions affecting the subject parcel
or the surrounding neighborhood which support the proposed
amendment.
RESPONSE: Main Street has been negatively affected by traffic congestion. Any
efforts to preserve a small scale, pedestrian orientation to the area, through the creation of
some more modestly sized buildings, would be beneficial to the neighborhood. Staff
finds that this standard is met.
I. Whether the proposed amendment would be in conflict with the public
interest, and is in harmony with the purpose and intent of this title.
RESPONSE: The proposed amendment is in harmony with the public interest by
providing an incentive for the successful preservation of historic buildings. There has
been significant community input of late calling for more assistance and options for
owners of designated properties. Staff finds that this standard is met.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff, HPC, and P&Z recommend that Council approve the
code amendment, finding that the review standards are met.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: "I move to adopt Ordinance #24, Series of 2001."
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS:
Exhibits:
Ordinance #24, Series of 2001
A. Photographs of properties likely to be affected by the code amendment.
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MEMORANDUM
Mayor and Council
Steve Barwick, City Manager
Julie Ann Woods, Community Development Director
Joyce Ohlson, Deputy Planning DirectQ4,:,,6�
Amy Guthrie, Historic Preservation Officer
RE: Code Amendment to Section 26.480.030, Subdivision Exemptions, and
Section 26.710.180, Office Zone District, First Reading of Ordinance
# 24 Series of 2001
DATE: July 9, 2001
SUMMARY: The Community Development Department has received an application
requesting a code amendment to extend the Historic Landmark Lot Split program,
currently only available in two residential zone districts (R-6 and R-15A), to the Office
zone district. The area of town that will be affected by the amendment is Main Street,
from 7th Street to Monarch Street.
By way of explanation of the historic landmark lot split program, each zone district in
Aspen has a minimum lot size assigned to it. Anyone subdividing a property must adhere
to that minimum, except for landmarks, which may create smaller lots. Development
rights and floor area are not increased in any way; an owner is simply allowed to sell off
part of the land in a fee simple, rather than condominium transaction. Fee simple
ownership is perceived to be more valuable, and this program has been very successful
for our historic preservation efforts.
Staff, HPC, and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend Council approve the
code amendment. For your information, photographs of the properties potentially
affected are attached to this memo.
APPLICANT: Scott and Caroline MacDonald, represented by Bob Starodoj.
LAND USE CODE AMENDMENT
PROCEDURE: Pursuant to Section 26.310.020, Procedure for Amendment, a
development application for an amendment to the text of the Municipal Code shall be
reviewed and recommended for approval, approval with conditions, or disapproval by the
Planning Director and then by the Planning and Zoning Commission at a public hearing,
and then approved, approved with conditions, or disapproved by the City Council at a
public hearing.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT: The application is to amend Section 26.480.030 and
Section 26.710.180 to read as follows, with text to be eliminated strislen nut and text to
be added underlined:
Section 26.480.030(A)(4) addresses the types of development eligible for subdivision
exemptions. Please note that staff has included corrections to citations in this passage
that were not fixed during the most recent update of the Land Use Code.
Section 26.480.030(A)(4), Subdivision Exemptions
4. Historic Landmark Lot Split. The split of a lot that is a designated historic
landmark for the development of one new single-family dwelling, or for commercial
development in the " O, Office Zone District. " The Historic Landmark Lot Split shall
meet the requirements of section 26.480.030(A)(2) and(4), section
26 1 nn n 064 ►(2) 26. 4 70.070(C) for residential development, or (D) for commercial
development and section 6 ". n i nor'' 26. 415. 010(D) of this Code, and the following
standards:
a. The original parcel shall be a minimum of nine thousand (9, 000)
square feet in size and be located in the R-6 zone district or O, Office zone district, or a
minimum of thirteen thousand (13, 000) square feet and be located in the R-I5A zone
district.
b. The total FAR for both residences shall not exceed the floor area
allowed for a duplex on the original parcel. The total FAR for each lot shall be noted on
the Subdivision Exemption Plat. In the "O, Office Zone District, " total FAR shall not
exceed the maximum floor area allowed_for the proposed use on the original parcel.
C. The proposed development meets all dimensional requirements of
the underlying zone district. HPC variances and bonuses are only permitted on the parcel
that contains a historic structure.
The proposed amendment to section 26.710.180 is as follows:
26.710.180 Office (0).
A. Purpose. The purpose of the Office (0) zone district is to provide for the
establishment of offices and associated commercial uses in such a way as to preserve the
visual scale and character of former residential areas that now are adjacent to
commercial and business areas, and commercial uses along Main Street and other high
volume thoroughfares.
B. Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted as of right in the Office (0) zone
district:
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Detached residential dwellings, multi family dwellings;
2. Professional business offices;
3. Accessory residential dwellings restricted to affordable housing
guidelines;
4. Home occupations;
5. Group homes;
6. Accessory buildings and uses;
7. Dormitory; and
8. A mixed -use building(s) comprised of a residential dwelling unit and
permitted and conditional uses in the Office (0) zone district so long as such conditional
use has been approved subject to the standards and procedures established in Chapter
26.425; and
9. Accessory dwelling units meeting the provisions of Section 26.520.040.
10. Two detached residential dwellings on a 9, 000 square foot lot containing
a historic landmark.
C. Conditional uses. The following uses are permitted as in the Office (0) zone
district, subject to the standards and procedures established in Chapter 26.425:
1. Only for those structures that have received historic landmark
designation: antique store, art studio, bakery, bed and breakfast, boarding house,
bookstore, broadcasting station, church, dance studio, florist, fraternal lodge, furniture
store, mortuary, music store (for the sale of musical instruments), music studio,
restaurant, shop craft industry, visual arts gallery; provided, however, that (a) no more
than two (2) such conditional uses shall be allowed in each structure, and (b) off-street
parking is provided, with alley access for those conditional uses along Main Street;
2. Duplex residential dwelling, of which one unit shall be restricted as
affordable housing to the middle income price and occupancy guidelines. The affordable
housing unit shall comprise a minimum of one-third (113) of the total floor area of the
duplex. In the alternative, both may be free market units if an accessory dwelling unit
shall be provided for each unit;
3. Two (2) detached residential dwellings or a duplex on a lot containing a
historic landmark with a minimum area of 6, 000 square feet, of which one unit shall be
restricted as affordable housing to the middle income price and occupancy guidelines.
The affordable housing unit shall comprise a minimum of one-third (113) of the total floor
area of the two dwellings. In the alternative, both may be free market units if an
accessory dwelling unit shall be provided for each unit;
4. Child care center;
5. Commercial parking lot or parking structure that is independent of
required off-street parking, provided that it is not located abutting Main Street;
6. Health and fitness facility; and
7. Lodge units and lodge units with kitchens.
D. Dimensional requirements. The following dimensional requirements shall apply
to all permitted and conditional uses in the Office (0) zone district:
1. Minimum lot size (square feet): 6, 000. For lots created by Section
26.480.030, Historic Landmark Lot Split: 3, 000.
2. Minimum lot area per dwelling unit (square feet):
a. Detached residential dwelling: 6, 000.
b. Duplex: 3, 000 per unit.
C. Multi family dwellings on lot between 6, 000 and 9, 000 square feet:
Studio: 1, 000.
1 bedroom; 1,200.
2 bedroom: 2, 000.
3 bedroom: 3, 000.
3+ bedrooms: One (1) bedroom per 1, 000 square feet of lot area.
d. Multi family dwellings on lot of more than 9, 000 square feet:
Studio: 1, 000.
1 bedroom; 1,250.
2 bedroom: 2,100.
3 bedroom: 3,630.
3+ bedrooms: One (1) bedroom per 1, 000 square feet of lot area.
e. Multi family dwellings on a lot of 27, 000 square feet or less, when
at least fifty percent (50%) of the units built on -site are restricted as affordable housing:
Studio: 500.
1 bedroom: 600.
2 bedroom: 1, 000.
3 bedroom: 1,500.
3+ bedrooms: One (1) bedroom per 500 square feet of lot area.
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f. Multi family dwellings on a lot of 27, 000 square feet or less, when
one hundred percent (100016) of the units built on -site are restricted as affordable
housing:
Studio: 300.
1 bedroom: 400.
2 bedroom: 800.
3 bedroom: 1,200.
3+ bedrooms: One (1) bedroom per 400 square feet of lot area.
3. Minimum lot width (feet): 60. For lots created by Section 26.480.030,
Historic Landmark Lot Split: 30.
The amendments to this section include allowing two detached homes on a 9,000
square foot lot as a permitted use. Currently, two detached houses are allowed as a
conditional use for landmark lots as small as 6,000 square feet. The new permitted
use is an incentive for historic preservation and is consistent with what is allowed in
the neighboring R-6 zone district. This section is also amended to allow lots created
by the landmark lot split program to be as small as 3,000 square feet, also consistent
with the way lot splits are addressed in the residential zone districts.
REVIEW STANDARDS: Chapter 26.310, Amendments To The Land Use Code And
Official Zone District Map, at Section 26.314.040 provides nine (A -I) standards for City
Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission's review of proposed amendments to
the text of the Land Use Code. These standards, and staff s evaluation of the amendment
relative to them, are provided below.
A. Whether the proposed amendment is in conflict with any applicable
portions of this title.
RESPONSE: Historic Landmark Lot Splits are currently allowed in two residential zone
districts; R-6 and R-15A. The goal of the lot split is to divide the mass that could be
added onto a historic building into two or more structures.
The office zone district, the subject of this code amendment, is primarily located along
Main Street, and there are four or five parcels that would likely be affected by this
application. To date, the lot split provision has applied only to residential areas. The
goal of dividing up the allowed floor area is as beneficial in the Main Street
neighborhood as it is in the West End. As a result, language in the subdivision
exemption and growth management exemption standards that states that the lot split is
granted for the purpose of creating one additional single family dwelling has been
removed as part of this code amendment. Within the Office zone district, subdivision of
a historic landmark property will be allowed for any use, commercial or residential.
Staff and the review boards find that there is no negative effect from this code
amendment and that it is keeping with other stated goals and purposes in the Land Use
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Code. It creates no change to development rights, only an option for fee simple
ownership rather than condominiumization, which has been viewed as an important
historic preservation incentive. Staff finds that this standard is met.
B. Whether the proposed amendment is consistent with all elements of the
Aspen Area Comprehensive Plan.
RESPONSE: The Aspen Area Community Plan encourages infill development within
the historic townsite. It also encourages efforts to maintain an active, mixed use character
along Main Street and calls for the extension of the historic landmark lot split program to
additional zone districts. Staff finds that this standard is met.
C. Whether the proposed amendment is compatible with surrounding zone
districts and land uses, considering existing land uses and neighborhood
characteristics.
RESPONSE: The proposed amendment does not create new land uses, and does not
specifically increase density since a duplex or two detached houses are already allowed
on a 6,000 square foot lot in the office zone district as a conditional use. Staff finds that
this standard is met.
D. The effect of the proposed amendment on traffic generation and road
safety.
RESPONSE: The proposed code amendment is not anticipated to have any effect on
traffic generation or road safety because, as stated above, the density is already
envisioned in the zone district regulations. Staff finds that this standard is met.
E. 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 such public facilities,
including but not limited to transportation facilities, sewage facilities,
water supply, parks, drainage, schools, and emergency medical facilities.
RESPONSE: The proposed code amendment is not anticipated to have any additional
effect on infrastructure or infrastructure capacities. Staff finds that this standard is met.
F. Whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment would result
in significantly adverse impacts on the natural environment.
RESPONSE: The proposed code amendment is not anticipated to have a negative effect
on the natural environment. Staff finds that this standard is met.
G. Whether the proposed amendment is consistent and compatible with the
community character in the City of Aspen.
RESPONSE: Main Street was historically a residential area. Today, only the western
portion of the street (from 71h to 2°d Street) retains that character, becoming more
commercial and lodge oriented as one travels east.
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The historic preservation design guidelines in regard to Main Street discuss the concept
of preserving some of the patterns and characteristics of a residential area, while allowing
for a mix of uses. The code amendment would support that goal by providing an
incentive to break new construction down into structures that reflect a variety of building
sizes. Staff finds that this standard is met.
H. Whether there have been changed conditions affecting the subject parcel
or the surrounding neighborhood which support the proposed
amendment.
RESPONSE: Main Street has been negatively affected by traffic congestion. Any
efforts to preserve a small scale, pedestrian orientation to the area, through the creation of
some more modestly sized buildings, would be beneficial to the neighborhood. Staff
finds that this standard is met.
I. Whether the proposed amendment would be in conflict with the public
interest, and is in harmony with the purpose and intent of this title.
RESPONSE: The proposed amendment is in harmony with the public interest by
providing an incentive for the successful preservation of historic buildings. There has
been significant community input of late calling for more assistance and options for
owners of designated properties. Staff finds that this standard is met.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff, HPC, and P&Z recommend that Council approve the
code amendment, finding that the review standards are met.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: "I move to approve Ordinance # Z , Series of 2001, on
First Reading."
Exhibits:
Ordinance d , Series of 2001
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AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
REQUIRED BY SECTION 26.304.060 (E), ASPEN LAND USE CODE
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SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING DATE: - LU (A sQ / , 200 -
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being.: or representing an Applicant to tie City of Aspen, Colorado, hereby personally
certifv that I have complied with the public notice requirements of Section 26.304.060
l E ► of the Aspen Land Use Code in the follok%in�1 manner:
11'1h1ic•c1tu017 of notice: By the publication in the legal notice section of an official
paper or a paper of general circulation in the City of Aspen at least fifteen ( 15)
days prior to the public hearing. A cope of'the publication is attached hereto.
Posting oj'notic•e: By posting of notice, which form was obtained from th(z
Community Development Department, which was made of suitable,
waterproof materials, which was not less than twenty-two (22) inches wide 4
and twenty-six (26) inches high, and which was composed of letters not
less than one inch in height. Said notice was posted at least fifteen (15) days
prior to the public hearing and was continuously visible from the day of
200_, to and including the date and time of the public
hearing. A photograph of the posted notice (sign) is attached hereto.
Mailing of notice. By the mailing of a notice obtained from the Community
Development Department, which contains the information described in Section
26.304.060(E)(2) of the Aspen Land Use Code. At least fifteen (15) days prior to
the public hearing, notice was hand delivered or mailed by first class postage
prepaid U.S. mail to any federal agency, state, county, municipal government,
school, service district or other governmental or quasi -governmental agency that
owns property within three hundred (300) feet of the property subject to the
development application. The names and addresses of property owners shall be
those on the current tax records of Pitkin County as they appeared no more than
sixty (60) days prior to the date of the public hearing. A copy of the owners and
governmental agencies so noticed is attached hereto.
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Rezoning or text amendment. Whenever the official zoning district map is in
any way to be changed or amended incidental to or as part of a general revision
of this Title, or whenever the tent of this Title is to be amended, whether such
revision be made by repeal of this Title and enactment of a new land use
regulation, or otherwise, the requirement of an accurate survey map or other
sufficient legal description of, and the notice to and listing of names and
addresses of owners of real property in the area of the proposed change shall
be waived. However, the proposed zoning map has been available for public
inspection in the planning agency during all business hours for fifteen (15) days
prior to the public hearing on such amendments.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission
THRU: Julie Ann Woods, Community Development Director
Joyce Ohlson, Deputy Planning Director—*-,--)
FROM: Amy Guthrie, Historic Preservation Officer
RE: Code Amendment to Section 26.480.030, Subdivision Exemptions, and
Section 26.710.180, Office Zone District- PUBLIC HEARING
DATE: June 5, 2001
SUMMARY: The Community Development Department has received an application
requesting a code amendment to extend the Historic Landmark Lot Split program,
currently only available in two residential zone districts (R-6 and R-15A), to the Office
Zone District.
The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this application on June 5, 2001, and
indicated concerns with the effect of the amendment in light of work underway with the
Infill Committee. The Board asked staff to advise them whether there was a way, in the
current code, to accomplish the subdivision of the property owned by the applicant.
Staff has met as a group and discussed the situation. It is our opinion that the only
process available would be to review the development as a "PUD, Planned Unit
Development and Subdivision Review," allowable for lots under 27,000 square feet.
That process allows for variances from certain dimensional requirements, such as
minimum lot size. We have concerns about whether such an action would be appropriate,
since the PUD is designed for projects with "substantial public benefit." The subdivision
of this property is not more beneficial to the community than subdivision of other historic
properties along Main Street. Staff would not want to see this PUD process for small lots
misused, as it is intended to deal with projects such as the DRACO 100% affordable
housing application, which has clear advantages for the town as a whole.
It is our recommendation that the Planning and Zoning Commission support the code
amendment as proposed. It is difficult to speculate what might come out of the Infill
Committee, but we do not believe that this code amendment will in any way tie the hands
of that group. The type of uses generally permitted on properties in the Office Zone
District is not changing, and small lots are being permitted to be split off, which is much
of the intent of the infill discussion.
If the Planning and Zoning Commission will not recommend approval for the code
amendment, the applicant has the option of proceeding to Council with the P&Z's
recommendation of denial, or to pursue condominiumization, an already allowed process
for transferring ownership of part of their property.
Please note that staff has attached photographs of the properties potentially affected by
the code amendment for P&Z's reference.
APPLICANT: Scott and Caroline MacDonald, represented by Bob Starodoj.
LAND USE CODE AMENDMENT
PROCEDURE: Pursuant to Section 26.310.020, Procedure for Amendment, a
development application for an amendment to the text of the Municipal Code shall be
reviewed and recommended for approval, approval with conditions, or disapproval by the
Planning Director and then by the Planning and Zoning Commission at a public hearing,
and then approved, approved with conditions, or disapproved by the City Council at a
public hearing.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT: The application is to amend Section 26.480.030 and
Section 26.710.180 to read as follows, with text to be eliminated strivken eut and text to
be added underlined:
Section 26.480.030.A.4 addresses the types of development eligible for subdivision
exemptions. Please note that staff has included corrections to citations in this passage
that were not fixed during the most recent update of the Land Use Code.
Section 26.480.030.A.4, Subdivision Exemptions
4. Historic Landmark Lot Split. The split of a lot that is a designated historic
landmark for the development of one new single-family dwelling, or for commercial
development in the " O, Office Zone District. " The Historic Landmark Lot Split shall
meet the requirements of section 26.480.030.A.2 and 4, section
6 1 nn n 5 064 i (2) 26. 4 70.070. C for residential development, or D_ for commercial
development and section 26.72. 010 26 415. 010. D of this Code, and the following
standards:
a. The original parcel shall be a minimum of nine thousand (9, 000)
square feet in size and be located in the R-6 zone district or O, Office Zone district, or a
minimum of thirteen thousand (13, 000) square feet and be located in the R-1 SA zone
district.
b. The total FAR for both residences shall not exceed the floor area
allowed for a duplex on the original parcel. The total FAR for each lot shall be noted on
the Subdivision Exemption Plat. In the " O, Office Zone District, " total FAR shall not
exceed the maximum floor area allowed for the proposed use on the original parcel.
C. The proposed development meets all dimensional requirements of the
underlying zone district. HPC variances and bonuses are only permitted on the parcel
that contains a historic structure.
The proposed amendment to section 26.710.180 is as follows:
26.710.180 Office (0).
A. Purpose. The purpose of the Office (0) zone district is to provide for the
establishment of offices and associated commercial uses in such a way as to preserve the
visual scale and character of former residential areas that now are adjacent to
commercial and business areas, and commercial uses along Main Street and other high
volume thoroughfares.
B. Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted as of right in the Office (0) zone
district:
1. Detached residential dwellings, multi family dwellings;
2. Professional business offices;
3. Accessory residential dwellings restricted to affordable housing
guidelines;
4. Home occupations;
5. Group homes;
6. Accessory buildings and uses;
7. Dormitory; and
8. A mixed -use building(s) comprised of a residential dwelling unit and
permitted and conditional uses in the Office (0) zone district so long as such conditional
use has been approved subject to the standards and procedures established in Chapter
26.425; and
9. Accessory dwelling units meeting the provisions of Section 26.520.040.
10. Two detached residential dwellings on a 9,000 square foot lot containing
a historic landmark.
C. Conditional uses. The following uses are permitted as in the Office (0) zone
district, subject to the standards and procedures established in Chapter 26.425:
1. Only for those structures that have received historic landmark
designation: antique store, art studio, bakery, bed and breakfast, boarding house,
bookstore, broadcasting station, church, dance studio, florist, fraternal lodge, furniture
store, mortuary, music store (for the sale of musical instruments), music studio,
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restaurant, shop craft industry, visual arts gallery; provided, however, that (a) no more
than two (2) such conditional uses shall be allowed in each structure, and (b) off-street
parking is provided, with alley access for those conditional uses along Main Street;
2. Duplex residential dwelling, of which one unit shall be restricted as
affordable housing to the middle income price and occupancy guidelines. The affordable
housing unit shall comprise a minimum of one-third (113) of the total floor area of the
duplex. In the alternative, both may be free market units if an accessory dwelling unit
shall be provided for each unit;
3. Two (2) detached residential dwellings or a duplex on a lot containing a
historic landmark with a minimum area of 6, 000 square feet, of which one unit shall be
restricted as affordable housing to the middle income price and occupancy guidelines.
The affordable housing unit shall comprise a minimum of one-third (113) of the total floor
area of the two dwellings. In the alternative, both may be free market units if an
accessory dwelling unit shall be provided for each unit;
4. Child care center;
S. Commercial parking lot or parking structure that is independent of
required off-street parking, provided that it is not located abutting Main Street;
6. Health and fitness facility; and
7. Lodge units and lodge units with kitchens.
D. Dimensional requirements. The following dimensional requirements shall apply
to all permitted and conditional uses in the Office (0) zone district:
1. Minimum lot size (square feet): 6, 000. For lots created by Section
26.480. 030, Historic Landmark Lot Split: 3, 000.
2. Minimum lot area per dwelling unit (square feet):
a. Detached residential dwelling: 6, 000.
b. Duplex: 3, 000 per unit.
C. Multi family dwellings on lot between 6, 000 and 9, 000 square feet:
Studio: 1, 000.
I bedroom; 1,200.
2 bedroom: 2, 000.
3 bedroom: 3, 000.
3+ bedrooms: One (1) bedroom per 1, 000 square feet of lot area.
d. Multi family dwellings on lot of more than 9, 000 square feet:
Studio: 1, 000.
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I bedroom; 1,250.
2 bedroom: 2,100.
3 bedroom: 3,630.
3+ bedrooms: One (1) bedroom per 1, 000 square feet of lot area.
e. Multi family dwellings on a lot of 27, 000 square feet or less, when
at least fifty percent (50%) of the units built on -site are restricted as affordable housing:
Studio: 500.
1 bedroom: 600.
2 bedroom: 1,000.
3 bedroom: 1,500.
3+ bedrooms: One (1) bedroom per 500 square feet of lot area.
f. Multi family dwellings on a lot of 27, 000 square feet or less, when
one hundred percent (100%) of the units built on -site are restricted as affordable
housing:
Studio: 300.
1 bedroom: 400.
2 bedroom: 800.
3 bedroom: 1,200.
3+ bedrooms: One (1) bedroom per 400 square feet of lot area.
3. Minimum lot width (feet): 60. For lots created by Section 26.480.030,
Historic Landmark Lot Split: 30.
The amendments to this section include allowing two detached homes on a 9,000
square foot lot as a permitted use. Currently, two detached houses are allowed as a
conditional use for landmark lots as small as 6,000 square feet. The new permitted
use is an incentive for historic preservation and is consistent with what is allowed in
the neighboring R-6 zone district. This section is also amended to allow lots created
by the landmark lot split program to be as small as 3,000 square feet, also consistent
with the way lot splits are addressed in the residential zone districts.
REVIEW STANDARDS: Chapter 26.310, Amendments To The Land Use Code And
Official Zone District Map, at Section 26.314.040 provides nine (A -I) standards for City
Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission's review of proposed amendments to
the text of the Land Use Code. These standards, and staff s evaluation of the amendment
relative to them, are provided below.
A. Whether the proposed amendment is in conflict with any applicable
portions of this title.
RESPONSE: Historic Landmark Lot Splits are currently allowed in two residential zone
districts; R-6 and R-15A. The goal of the lot split is to divide the mass that could be
added onto a historic building into two or more structures.
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The office zone district, the subject of this code amendment, is primarily located along
Main Street, as are the four or five parcels that would be affected by the application.
While the goal of dividing up the allowed floor area is as beneficial in this neighborhood
as it is in the West End for instance, there is currently language in the subdivision
exemption and growth management exemption standards that states that the lot split is
granted for the purpose of creating one additional single family dwelling. Since the goal
of the office zone district is to provide space for office and commercial uses, locking a
property into a residential use in this neighborhood could be considered in conflict with
the land use code. The amendment shown above allows for the subdivision of the
property for any use, commercial or residential.
After much debate, staff has come to the conclusion that there is no negative effect from
this code amendment. It is creating no change to development rights, only an option for
fee simple ownership rather than condominiumization, which has been viewed as an
important historic preservation incentive.
B. Whether the proposed amendment is consistent with all elements of the
Aspen Area Comprehensive Plan.
RESPONSE: The Aspen Area Community Plan encourages infill development within
the historic townsite. It also encourages efforts to maintain an active, mixed use character
along Main Street and calls for the extension of the historic landmark lot split program to
additional zone districts.
C. Whether the proposed amendment is compatible with surrounding zone
districts and land uses, considering existing land uses and neighborhood
characteristics.
RESPONSE: The proposed amendment does not create new land uses, and does not
specifically increase density since a duplex or two detached houses are already allowed
on a 6,000 square foot lot in the office zone district as a conditional use.
D. The effect of the proposed amendment on traffic generation and road
safety.
RESPONSE: The proposed code amendment is not anticipated to have any effect on
traffic generation or road safety because, as stated above, the density is already
envisioned in the zone district regulations.
E. 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 such public facilities,
including but not limited to transportation facilities, sewage facilities,
water supply, parks, drainage, schools, and emergency medical facilities.
RESPONSE: The proposed code amendment is not anticipated to have any additional
effect on infrastructure or infrastructure capacities.
F. Whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment would result
in significantly adverse impacts on the natural environment.
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RESPONSE: The proposed code amendment is not anticipated to have any additional
effect on infrastructure or infrastructure capacities.
F. Whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment would result
in significantly adverse impacts on the natural environment.
RESPONSE: The proposed code amendment is not anticipated to have a negative effect
on the natural environment.
G. Whether the proposed amendment is consistent and compatible with the
community character in the City of Aspen.
RESPONSE: Main Street was historically a residential area. Today, only the western
portion of the street (from 7"' to 2°a Street) retains that character, becoming more
commercial and lodge oriented as one travels east.
The historic preservation design guidelines in regard to Main Street discuss the concept
of preserving some of the patterns and characteristics of a residential area, while allowing
for a mix of uses. The code amendment would support that goal by providing an
incentive to break new construction down into structures that reflect a variety of building
sizes.
H. Whether there have been changed conditions affecting the subject parcel
or the surrounding neighborhood which support the proposed
amendment.
RESPONSE: Main Street has been negatively affected by traffic congestion. Any
efforts to preserve a small scale, pedestrian orientation to the area would be beneficial to
the neighborhood.
I. Whether the proposed amendment would be in conflict with the public
interest, and is in harmony with the purpose and intent of this title.
RESPONSE: The proposed amendment is in harmony with the public interest by
providing an incentive for the successful preservation of historic buildings. There has
been significant community input of late calling for more assistance and options for
owners of designated properties.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommend Council approval of the code amendment, finding that the review standards
are met."
RECOMMENDED MOTION: "I move to adopt Resolution #�eries of 2001,
finding that the review standards have been met."
Exhibits: ��
Resolution N _ eries of 2001
A. Photographs of properties likely to be affected by the code amendment.
RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS OF
THE ASPEN LAND USE CODE: SECTION 26.480.030, SUBDIVISION
EXEMPTIONS AND SECTION 26.710.180, OFFICE ZONE DISTRICT
Resolution No. 22, Series of 2001
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department has received an
application from Scott and Caroline MacDonald for a code amendment to allow historic
landmark lot splits in the "O, Office Zone District;" and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Section 26.310.020, Procedure for Amendment, a
development application for an amendment to the text of the Municipal Code shall be
reviewed and recommended for approval, approval with conditions, or disapproval by the
Planning Director and then by the Planning and Zoning Commission at a public hearing,
and then approved, approved with conditions, or disapproved by the City Council at a
public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the review standards for a text amendment are stated in Section
26.314.040 of the Aspen Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director has consulted with the
Historic Preservation Commission and, in a report prepared by Amy Guthrie, dated June
19, 2001, performed an analysis of the application based on the standards, and
recommended approval of the amendment; and
WHEREAS, during a duly noticed public hearing on June 19, 2001, the Aspen
Planning and Zoning Commission considered the recommendation made by the
Community Development Director, took and considered public testimony and
recommended, by a vote of 5 to 0, that City Council approve the text amendment finding
that the review standards are met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends Council amend Section
26.480.030, Subdivision Exemptions, and Section 26.710.180, Office Zone District to
read as follows:
Section 26.480.030.A.4, Subdivision Exemptions
4. Historic Landmark Lot Split. The split of a lot that is a designated historic
landmark for the development of one new single-family dwelling, or for commercial
development in the "O, Office Zone District. " The Historic Landmark Lot Split shall
meet the requirements of section 26.480.030.A.2 and 4, section 26.470.070.0 for
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residential development ,or D for commercial development and section 26 415. 010. D of
this Code, and the following standards:
a. The original parcel shall be a minimum of nine thousand (9, 000)
square feet in size and be located in the R-6 zone district or O, Office Zone district, or a
minimum of thirteen thousand (13, 000) square feet and be located in the R-15A zone
district.
b. The total FAR for both residences shall not exceed the floor area
allowed for a duplex on the original parcel. The total FAR for each lot shall be noted on
the Subdivision Exemption Plat. In the "O, Office Zone District, " total FAR shall not
exceed the maximum floor area allowed for the proposed use on the original parcel.
c. The proposed development meets all dimensional requirements of the
underlying zone district. HPC variances and bonuses are only permitted on the parcel
that contains a historic structure.
26.710.180 Office (0).
A. Purpose. The purpose of the Office (0) zone district is to provide for the
establishment of offices and associated commercial uses in such a way as to preserve the
visual scale and character of former residential areas that now are adjacent to
commercial and business areas, and commercial uses along Main Street and other high
volume thoroughfares.
B. Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted as of right in the Office (0) zone
district:
1. Detached residential dwellings, multi family dwellings;
2. Professional business offices;
3. Accessory residential dwellings restricted to affordable housing
guidelines;
4. Home occupations;
5. Group homes;
6. Accessory buildings and uses;
7. Dormitory; and
8. A mixed -use building(s) comprised of a residential dwelling unit and
permitted and conditional uses in the Office (0) zone district so long as such conditional
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use has been approved subject to the standards and procedures established in Chapter
26.425; and
9. Accessory dwelling units meeting the provisions of Section 26.520.040.
10. Two detached residential dwellings on a 9,000 square foot lot containing
a historic landmark.
C. Conditional uses. The following uses are permitted as in the Office (0) zone
district, subject to the standards and procedures established in Chapter 26.425:
1. Only for those structures that have received historic landmark
designation: antique store, art studio, bakery, bed and breakfast, boarding house,
bookstore, broadcasting station, church, dance studio, florist, fraternal lodge, furniture
store, mortuary, music store (for the sale of musical instruments), music studio,
restaurant, shop craft industry, visual arts gallery; provided, however, that (a) no more
than two (2) such conditional uses shall be allowed in each structure, and (b) off-street
parking is provided, with alley access for those conditional uses along Main Street;
2. Duplex residential dwelling, of which one unit shall be restricted as
affordable housing to the middle income price and occupancy guidelines. The affordable
housing unit shall comprise a minimum oj* one-third (113) of the total floor area of the
duplex. In the alternative, both may be free market units if an accessory dwelling unit
shall be provided for each unit;
3. Two (2) detached residential dwellings or a duplex on a lot containing a
historic landmark with a minimum area of 6, 000 square feet, of which one unit shall be
restricted as affordable housing to the middle income price and occupancy guidelines.
The affordable housing unit shall comprise a minimum of one-third (113) of the total floor
area of the two dwellings. In the alternative, both may be free market units if an
accessory dwelling unit shall be provided for each unit;
4. Child care center;
5. Commercial parking lot or parking structure that is independent of
required off-street parking, provided that it is not located abutting Main Street;
6. Health and fitness facility; and
7. Lodge units and lodge units with kitchens.
D. Dimensional requirements. The following dimensional requirements shall apply
to all permitted and conditional uses in the Office (0) zone district:
1. Minimum lot size (square feet): 6, 000. For lots created by Section
26.480.030, Historic Landmark Lot Split: 3, 000.
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2. Minimum lot area per dwelling unit (square feet):
a. Detached residential dwelling: 6, 000.
b. Duplex: 3, 000 per unit.
C. Multi family dwellings on lot between 6, 000 and 9, 000 square feet:
Studio: 1, 000.
1 bedroom; 1,200.
2 bedroom: 2, 000.
3 bedroom: 3, 000.
3+ bedrooms: One (1) bedroom per 1, 000 square feet of lot area.
d. Multi family dwellings on lot of more than 9, 000 square feet:
Studio: 1, 000.
1 bedroom; 1,250.
2 bedroom: 2,100.
3 bedroom: 3,630.
3+ bedrooms: One (1) bedroom per 1, 000 square feet of lot area.
e. Multi family dwellings on a lot of 27, 000 square feet or less, when
at least fifty percent (5001o) of the units built on -site are restricted as affordable housing:
Studio: 500.
1 bedroom: 600.
2 bedroom: 1,000.
3 bedroom: 1,500.
3+ bedrooms: One (1) bedroom per 500 square feet of lot area.
f. Multi family dwellings on a lot of 27, 000 square feet or less, when
one hundred percent (100%) of the units built on -site are restricted as affordable
housing:
Studio: 300.
1 bedroom: 400.
2 bedroom: 800.
3 bedroom: 1,200.
3+ bedrooms: One (1) bedroom per 400 square feet of lot area.
3. Minimum lot width (feet): 60. For lots created by Section 26.480.030,
Historic Landmark Lot Split: 30.
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APPROVED by the Commission at its regular meeting on June 19, 2001.
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TO: Aspen Historic Preservation Commission
THRU: Julie Ann Woods, Community Development Director
Joyce Ohlson, Deputy Planning Director
FROM: Amy Guthrie, Historic Preservation Officer
RE: Historic Landmark Lot Split Code Amendment- Referral Comment
DATE: May 23, 2001
SUMMARY: Currently, historic landmark lot splits are allowed in only two residential
zone districts; R-6 and R-15A. An application has been submitted to amend the land use
code to allow landmark lot splits in the Office Zone district, which is primarily the Main
Street Historic District.
The code amendment will be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City
Council. The HPC is asked to provide comments for those boards to consider.
Staff has some concerns about the timing of this amendment, given our current effort to
look at our program holistically, overhauling the ordinance and incentive program,
however, the owner has the right to bring forward an application now.
The board should be aware that, in the R-6 and R-15A zone districts, two detached homes
on a lot of at least 9,000 square feet is a use by right for landmarks, so the only effect of
the lot split is to change the form of ownership (fee simple vs. condominiums.) In the
Office zone district, two detached dwellings are allowed on a lot as small as 6,000 square
feet as a conditional use, meaning that there is an additional review process required to
determine if the density is appropriate. We may want to consider eliminating the
conditional use, and making two detached houses allowed by right, as an additional
incentive.
County of Pitkin
State of Colorado
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTICE PURSUANT
ss. TO ASPEN LAND USE REGULATIONS
SECTION 26.304.060(E)
being or representing an
Applicant to the City of Aspen, personally certify that I have complied with the public notice
requirements pursuant to Section 26.304.060(E) of the Aspen Municipal Code in the following
manner:
1. By mailing of notice, a copy of which is attached hereto, by first-class postage prepaid U.S.
Mail to all owners of property within three hundred (300) feet of the subject property, as indicated
on the attached list, on the day of , 200_ (which is _ days prior to the public
hearing date of ).
?. By posting a sign in a conspicuous place on the subject property (as it could be seen from
the nearest public way) and that the said sign was posted and visible continuously from the day
of 1200 to the day of , 200_. (Must be posted for at least
ten (10) full days before the hearing date). A photograph of the posted sign is attached hereto.
PUBLIC NOTICE
RE: 320 W. MAIN ST HISTORIC LANDMARK LOT
SPLIT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing
will be held on Wednesday, September 26, 2001
at a meeting to begin at 5:00 p.mbefore the
Aspen Historic Preservation Commission,
Council Chambers, City Hall, 130 S. Galena St.,
Aspen, to consider an application submitted by
W. Scott and Mary Caroline McDonald request-
ing approval for a Historic Landmark Lot Split
and an east sideyard setback variance for the
existing house. The property is located at 320
W. Main St. and is described as Lots N-P, Block
44, City and Townsite of Aspen.
For further information, contact Amy Guthrie at
the Aspen/Pitkin Community Development
Department, 130 S. Galena St., Aspen, CO (970)
920-5096, amyg®ci.aspen.co.us.
s/Suzannah Reid, Chair
Aspen Historic Preservation Commission
Published in The Aspen Times on September 8.
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Signature
Signed before me this _ day of
200_. by
WITNESS MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL
My Commission expires:
Notary Public
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AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
REQUIRED BY SECTION 26.304.060 (E), ASPEN L.kND USE CODE
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ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: Z� �/ �/MG' , Aspen, CO
SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING DATE: 1� O� , 200
STATE OF COLORADO )
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County of Pitkin )
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I, C%� VtA 4—_ (name, please print)
being or representing an applicant to the City of Aspen, Colorado, hereby personally
certify that I have complied with the public notice requirements of Section 26.304.060
(E) of the Aspen Land Use Code in the following manner:
Publication of'notice: By the publication in the legal notice section of an official
paper or a paper of general circulation in the City of Aspen at least fifteen (15)
days prior to the public hearing. A copy of the publication is attached hereto.
Posting of notice: By posting of notice, which form was obtained from the
Community Development Department, which was made of suitable,
waterproof materials, which was not less than twenty-two (22) inches wide
and twenty-six (26) inches high, and which was composed of letters not
less than one inch in height. Said notice was posted at least ten (10) days
prior to the public hearing and was continuously visible from the _ day of
200 , to and including the date and time of the public
hearing. A photograph of the posted notice (sign) is attached hereto.
Mailing of notice. By the mailing of a notice obtained from the Community
Development Department, which contains the information described in Section
26.304.060(E)(2) of the Aspen Land Use Code. At least ten (10) days prior to the
public hearing, notice was hand delivered or mailed by first class, postage prepaid
U.S. mail to all owners of property within three hundred (300) feet of the property
subject to the development application, and, at least fifteen (15) days prior to the
public hearing, notice was hand delivered or mailed by first class postage prepaid
U.S. mail to any federal agency, state, county, municipal government, school,
service district or other governmental or quasi -governmental agency that owns
property within three hundred (300) feet of the property subject to the
development application. The names and addresses of property owners shall be
those on the current tax records of Pitkin County as they appeared no more than
sixty (60) days prior to the date of the public hearing. A copy of the owners and
governmental agencies so noticed is attached hereto.
(continued on next page)
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Re_oning or text amendment. Whenever the official zoning district map is in
any way to be changed or amended incidental to or as part of a general revision
of this Title, or whenever the text of this Title is to be amended, whether such
revision be made by repeal of this Title and enactment of a new land use
regulation, or otherwise, the requirement of an accurate survey map or other
sufficient legal description of, and the notice to and listing of names and
addresses or owners ofreal property in the area of the proposed change shall
be waived. However, the proposed zoning map has been available for public
inspection in the planning agency during all business hours for fifteen (15) days
prior to the public hearing on such amendments.
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The foregoin; "Affidavit of Notice" was acknowledged before me this 4day
Of �..1 200 �, by
WITNESS NlY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL
Nly co fission expires: L)%
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ATTACHMENTS:
COPY OF THE PUBLICATION
PHOTOGRAPH OF THE POSTED NOTICE (SIGN
LIST OF THE O, VIVERS AND GOVERNiVIENTAL AGENCIES NOTICED
B Y JL4IL
PUBLIC NOTICE
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RE: 320 W MAIN ST. HISTORIC LANDMARK LOT
SPLIT AND vARIANCFS
Distri
VOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing
will be held on Wednesday.
Cour
May 8. 2002 at a
meeting to begin at 5:00 p,m. before the Aspen
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Historic Preservation Commission, Council
Chambers, City Hall, 1:,0 S. Galena
Ca.
St.. Aspen, to
consider an application submitted by W Scott
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and Mary Caroline McDonald requesting appro-
vat for a Historic Landmark
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Lot Split including a
500 square foot FAR bonus and a waiver of the
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Parking required for the carriage house. The
Property is located at 320 W. Main St. and is de-
scribed as Lots N-P, Block 44. City
and Townsite
of Aspen.
For further information. contact Amy Guthrie at
the Aspen/ Pitkin Community
Development De-
partment, I, S. Galena St., Aspen, CO (970) 920-
5096.amyg6ri.aspen.co.us.
s/Suzannah Reid. Chair
&,ien Historic Preservation Commission
Published :.i The Aspen Times on April 13, 2002.
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MAR 16 ?nn1
ASPEN i r, , -
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PROJECT:
• LAND USE APPLICATION •
Name: 17� � c! f z M I \ J k ✓ C- t �'i
Location: 3 ux_s— U 1 SrWtns O -�- Li'
(Indicate street address, lot & block numbe , legal description where appropriate)
%PPLICANT:
Name:
Address:h-(a �. �.t� 'ZS
Phone #: q U 025 ?-` ?, --- C_QR_Q 5�23 --7o -Ulm -3
REPRESENTATIVE:
Name:
Address:
Phone #:
I YPE OF APPLICATION: (please check all that apply):
❑
Conditional Use
❑
Conceptual PUD
❑
Conceptual Historic Devt.
❑
Special Review
❑
Final PUD (& PUD Amendment)
❑
Final Historic Development
❑
Design Review Appeal
❑
Conceptual SPA
❑
Minor Historic Devt.
❑
GMQS Allotment
❑
Final SPA (& SPA Amendment)
❑
Historic Demolition
❑
GMQS Exemption
❑
Subdivision
❑
Historic Designation
❑
ESA - 8040 Greenline, Stream
❑
Subdivision Exemption (includes
❑
Small Lodge Conversion/
Margin, Hallam Lake Bluff,
condominiumization)
Expansion
Mountain View Plane
Lot Split
❑
Temporary Use
❑
Other:
❑
Lot Line Adjustment
❑
Text/Map Amendment
EXISTING CONDITIONS: (description of existing buildings, uses, previous approvals, etc.)
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)ROPOSAL: (description of proposed buildings, uses, modifications, etc.)
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Have you attached the following? FEES DUE: S
❑ Pre -Application Conference Summary
❑ Attachment #1, Signed Fee Agreement
❑ Response to Attachment #2, Dimensional Requirements Form
❑ Response to Attachment 43, Minimum Submission Contents
0 Response to Attachment 44, Specific Submission Contents
❑ Response to Attachment #5, Review Standards for Your Application
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ASPEN/PITKIN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Agreement for Payment of City of Aspen Development Application Fees
CITY OF ASPEN (hereinafter CITY) and H G1>7Y)
(hereinafter APPLICANT) AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
i. APPLICANT has submitted to CITY an application for
32c> W e�Y Ma \ S-t-
(hereinafter, THE PROJECT).
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2. APPLICANT understands and agrees that City of Aspen Ordinance No. 57 (Series of 2000)
establishes a fee structure for Land Use applications and the payment of all processing fees is a condition precedent
to a determination of application completeness.
3. APPLICANT and CITY agree that because of the size, nature or scope of the proposed project, it
is not possible at this time to ascertain the full extent of the costs involved in processing the application.
APPLICANT and CITY further agree that it is in the interest of the parties that APPLICANT make payment of an
initial deposit and to thereafter permit additional costs to be billed to APPLICANT on a monthly basis.
APPLICANT agrees additional costs may accrue following their hearings and/or approvals. APPLICANT agrees he
will be benefited by retaining greater cash liquidity and will make additional payments upon notification by the
CITY when they are necessary as costs are incurred. CITY agrees it will be benefited through the greater certainty
of recovering its full costs to process APPLICANT'S application.
4. CITY and APPLICANT further agree that it is impracticable for CITY staff to complete
processing or present sufficient information to the Planning Commission and/or City Council to enable the Planning
Commission and/or City Council to make legally required findings for project consideration, unless current billings
are paid in full prior to decision.
5. Therefore, APPLICANT agrees that in consideration of the CITY's waiver of its right to collect
full fees prior to a termination of application completeness, APPLICANT shall pay an initial deposit in the
amount of $ 5 , v r which is for hours of Community Development staff time, and if actual
recorded costs exceed the initial deposit, APPLICANT shall pay additional monthly billings to CITY to reimburse
the CITY for the processing of the application mentioned above, including post approval review at a rate of $205.00
per planner hour over the initial deposit. Such periodic payments shall be made within 30 days of the billing date.
APPLICANT further agrees that failure to pay such accrued costs shall be grounds for suspension of processing,
and in no case will building permits be issued until all costs associated with case processing have been paid.
CITY OF ASPEN APPLICANT
By:
Julie Ann Woods
Community Development Director
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Aspen/Pitkin community Development Department
Minimum Submission Contents
1. From: W. Scott and Mary Caroline McDonald
320 West Main Street,
Aspen, Colorado, 81611 970-925-8743
Authorized agent to act on behalf of the applicant:
Bob Starodoj
514 East Hyman
Aspen, Colorado 970-925-7000
2. Property: 320 West Main Street, Lots N, O, and P, Block 44 in the City of
Aspen.
3. Attachment: owners, McDonald Family Trust (W. Scott and M. Caroline
McDonald) property owned free and clear. Pitkin County Title, Inc.
Phone # 970-925-1766
Policy 4 128-053602 , RIS # 393917, 360741,723/164 and #360740 723/163
Easement: City of Aspen electric, see Title policy
4. Attatched Vicinity map.
5&6 Survey: no change to site map
7. Proposal: a code amendment to the text for Historic landmark lot splits
exemptions to include the office zone district
The Project, 320 West Main Street to split into two 4,500 square foot parcels,
each with an Historical dwelling. The, permitted accessory dwelling, the
carriage house is located at 316 West Main Street, on lot N and the Eastern half
of Lot O, block 44. 320 West Main is located on lot P and the Western half of
Lot O.
WHEDULE A -OWNER'S POLICY•
CASE NUMBER DATE OF POLICY AMOUNT OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER
PCT-7159A December 29, 1992 @ 4:10 PM $1,266,667.00 128-053602
1. NAME OF INSURED:
W. SCOTT MCDONALD AND MARY CAROLINE MCDONALD AS TRUSTEES OF THE MCDONALD
FAMILY TRUST REVOCABLE TRUST ESTABLISHED DECEMER 24, 1992
2. THE ESTATE OR INTEREST IN THE LAND HEREIN AND WHICH IS COVERED BY THIS POLICY IS
IN FEE SIMPLE
3. THE ESTATE OR INTEREST REFERRED TO HEREIN IS AT DATE OF POLICY VESTED IN:
W. SCOTT MCDONALD AND MARY CAROLINE MCDONALD AS TRUSTEES OF THE MCDONALD
FAMILY TRUST REVOCABLE TRUST ESTABLISHED DECEMER 24, 1992
4. THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS POLICY IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF PITKIN, STATE OF
COLORADO AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
LOTS N, O AND P, BLOCK 44, CITY AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN, COUNTY OF PITKIN,
STATE OF COLORADO.
PITKIN COUNTY TITLE, INC.
601 E. HOPKINS AVE.
ASPEN, COLORADO 81611
(970) 925-1766/ (970)-925-6527 FAX
THE POLICY NUMBER SHOWN ON THIS SCHEDULE MUST AGREE WITH THE PREPRINTED NUMBER ON THE COVER SHEET.
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SCHEDULE B-OWNERS
CASE NUMBER DATE OF POLICY POLICY NUMBER
PCT-7159A December 29, 1992 @ 4:10 PM 128-053602
THIS POLICY DOES NOT INSURE AGAINST LOSS OR DAMAGE BY REASON OF THE FOLLOWING:
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. Water rights, claims or title to water.
6. Taxes for the year 92 not yet due or payable.
7. Reservations and exceptions as set forth in the Deed from the City of Aspen recorded in Book 59 at Page 129
providing as follows: "That no title shall be hereby acquired to any mine of gold, silver, cinnabar or copper or to
any valid mining claim or possession held under existing laws".
8. Terms, conditions, obligations and provisions of Easement Agreement as set forth in instrument recorded
December 11, 1986 in Book 524 at Page 964.
9. Any loss or damage resulting from Encroachment of Retaining Walls as shown in Survey prepared and conducted
by Aspen and conducted by Aspen Survey Engineers as Job No. 18234, dated March 2, 1990.
10. Deed of Trust from : Alan J. Shada, Jacqueline G. Shada, William J. Shada, Warmland Highlands, A General
Partnership
To the Public Trustee of the County of P n
For the use of : Calumet Federal S�vifigs and Loan Association of Chicago
To secure : $ 500,000.00
Dated : March 23, 1990 I� S
Recorded : March 30, 19n Book 617 at Page 280
Reception No.: 321361
11. Deed of Trust from : W. Scott McDonald and WCaroline McDonald
Revocable Trust Executed December 24, �
To the Public Trustee of the County of RMfi in
For the use of: Edward Goldzimer
To secure : $133,667.00 Is
Dated : December 29, 1992
Recorded : December 29,,992 in Book 699 at Page 152
Reception No.: 352356
(Continued)
Trustees of the McDonald Family Trust
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CASE NO. PCT-7159A
SCHEDULE B-OWNERS --EXCEPTIONS--CONTINUED--
12. Deed of Trust from : W. Scott McDonald and Mary Carotirie McDonald, Trustees of the McDonald Family Trust
Revocable Truste Executed December 24, 1992
To the Public Trustee of the County of Pitkin .
For the use of: Alan J. Shada and Jacqueline G. Shada, Trustees of the Shada Family Trust Dated March 25,
1991
To secure : $47,000.00
Dated : December 29, 1992
Recorded : December 29, 1992 in Book 699 at Page 154
Reception No.: 352357
EXCEPTIONS NUMBERED NONE ARE HEREBY OMITTED.
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STATE OF COLORADO }
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COUNTY OF PITKIN }
(For Property of Trust)
W. SCOTT MCDONALD AND MARY CAROLINE MCDONALD, of lawful age,
being first duly sworn, upon oath depose(s) and say(s):
1. Affiant(s) is/are (one of the) trustees of the
QT- hereinafter named Trust and as such has/have authority to
,n execute and to record this affidavit.
�-- 2. "THE MCDONALD FAMILY TRUST REVOCABLE TRUST ESTABLISHED
DECEMBER 24, 1992" is the name of the trust which may
�— acquire, convey, encumber, lease, and otherwise deal with
interest in real property in said name.
3. The names and addresses of all the trustees who are
represented by such name are:
NAME ADDRESS
W. SCOTT MCDONALD ; +� G� , �j c //S� �J
MARY CAROLINE MCDONALD / '/U L �' / �v
4. Any Fuze (two, three, ete— of the above named trustees or
any of the following other persons or entities may convey,
encumber, lease or otherwise deal with any interest in
property acquired or held in the name of said trust:
5. This affidavit is executed and recorded pursuant to the
provisions of Title 38, Article 30, Section 166 of Colorado
Revised Statutes,973, amended.
W. SCOTT MCDONALD, TRUSTEE MAR OLINE MCDONALD,
TRUSTEE
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 29TH day of DECEMBER
1992. Witness my hand and official seal.
my commission expires: d • o
Notary tic
Joy S. Higens/Notary Public address: `
my Commission expires 4122/04
601 East Hopkins
Aspen. Colorado 61611