HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.049-03 RESOLUTION NO. ~
(SERIES OF 2003)
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL INCLUDING ADDITIONAL
LANDS IN THE BURLINGAME RANCH COWOP LAND USE REVIEW
PROCESS KNOWN AS THE AVLT PROPERTY (PARCEL NO. 273502200802),
PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO.
WHEREAS, on September 6. 2000, the Community Development Deparrmem
received a completed application from the Director of the Aspen/Pitkin County Housing
Authority on behalf of the City of Aspen and Bar/X Ranch LLC. for a determination of
eligibility for development reasonably necessary for the convenience and welfare of the
public (COWOP) for an affordable housing free market housing project (70/30%) on land
owned by the City of Aspen, Bar/X Ranch LLC, located contiguous to Highway 82 and
currently accessed by New Stage Road.. located in both the City of Aspen and Pitkin
County/a.k.a. "Burlingame Ranch"); and
WItEREAS, the Aspen City Council determined the need to include the AVLT
property as a part of the Burlingame Ranch affordable housing project; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Aspen has negotiated with the Aspen Valley Land Trust
to purchase a parcel of land adjacent to Burlingame Ranch on the northerly side of Deer
Hill (parcel no. 273502200802) and the purchase of said parcel is for the development of
affordable housing and potential open space; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Aspen purchase of the Aspen Valley Land Trust parcel
no. 273502200802 precludes the City of Aspen from developing m the "Back Bowl" of
Deer Hill located at the southerly end of Deer Hill;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26.500.050 of the Land Use Code, the City
Council may amend a determination whether a proposed development is reasonably
necessary for the convenience and welfare of the public by applying the standards of
Section 26.500.040 during a duly noticed public hearing after taking and considering
comments from the general public, and a recommendation from the Community
Development Director; and,
WItEREAS, the Aspen City Council has reviewed and considered the
development proposal under the applicable provisions of the Municipal Code as
identified herein, has reviewed and considered the recommendation of the Community
Development Director, and has taken and considered public comment at a public hearing;
and,
WHEREAS, the Aspen City Council finds that the inclusion of the additional
described lands to the Burlingame Ranch COWOP project meets or exceeds the
Standards for Determination, Section 26.500.040, for the following reasons:
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1. Developmem and or improvemem of the lands support the same basic project
goals as the lands described in Resolution No. 21, Series of 2001.
2. The additional property could allow for development of additional affordable
housing units not to exceed 330 total units for the total project, with or without the
developmem on the AVLT property and could provide significant community
benefit.
3. Through inclusion of the additional land, the project stands to be of higher quality
through improvemems to the context of the project and use of an interactive and
multidisciplinary approach with a diverse COWOP task team, including neighbors
of the project and persons with special interes~ in the property and its
development, in recommending a development plan for the additional land.
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this Resolution furthers and is necessary
for the promotion of public health, safety, and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ASPEN, COLORADO THAT:
Section One:.
Pursuant to Section 26.500.040 of the Land Use Code, the proposed City of Aspen and
Bar/X Ranch LLC, Burlingame Ranch affordable housin~ free market housing project on
Highway 82 and Old Stage Road including the property commonly referred to as the
"AVLT parcel" as described herein is determined to be maintain eligibility as a
development necessary for the Convenience and Welfare of the Public.
Section Two:
Pursuant to Section 26.500.050(B)(b), the procedure and standards for review of the
affordable housing project shall be:
Process:
1. Task Force Team and Staffrevise the May 2001 Affordable Housing Land Use &
Development Plan, specifically the Program Description (property to build on
including parcel no. 273502200802 and excluding the back bowl area, # of units,
density, housing types, qualitative features of the development project).
2. Community Development and Interdepartmental Technical StaffReview.
3. Task Force Team and Staffto revise the Affordable Housing Land Use &
Development Plan within approximately four (4) months from the date of this
resolution.
4. Formal rewew and action taken by City Council through ordinance adoption.
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FINALLY, adopted, passed and approved this 23rd day of june, 2003.
Attest:
Kat.~hr_:yn S. Kod~/, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
f6tifi-'/P. Woi~dester. City Attorney
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