HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.065-03 RESOLUTION NO. ~9~
(SERIES oP 2003>
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL DETERMINING THE
ELIGIBILITY OF DEVELOPMENT REASONABLY NECESSARY FOR THE
CONVENIENCE AND WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC (COWOP), TO BE KNOWN
' AS THE "VISITOR CENTER COWOP," ON PROPERTY OWNED BY
MILLENNIUM PARTNERSHIP, LLC, ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
GALENA AND MAIN STREETS, 426 EAST MAIN STREET, AND LEGALLY
DESCRIBED AS UNIT lA GALENA PLAZA CONDOMINIUMS, CITY OF
ASPEN, PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO.
WltEREAS, the Community Development Department received a completed
application from Millennium Partnership, LLC, for a determination of eligibility for
development reasonably necessary for the convenience and welfare of the public
(COWOP) for a redevelopment of a parcel at the corner of Main and Galena Streets for
the purpose of providing a relocated visitor center to be operated by the Aspen Chamber
Resort Association, a retail/office space, and residential units; and,
WHEREAS, the property is located at 426 East Main Street and is legally
described as Unit lA of the Galena Plaza Condominiums as shown on the plat thereof
recorded in book 33 at page 89 of the Pitkin County Clerk and Recorder; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26.500.050 of the Land Use Code, the City
Council may make a determination whether a proposed development is reasonably
necessary for the convenience and welfare of the public by applying the standards of
Section 26.500.040 during a duly noticed public hearing after taking and considering
comments from the general public, and a recommendation from the Community
Development Director; and,
WHEREAS, the Communify Development Director determined that the proposed
development may be eligible for consideration as a project reasonably necessary for the
convenience or welfare of the public, and notified in writing the Planning and Zoning
Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission of the public hearing before the
City Council at which time a determination is to be made concerning eligibility of the
proposed development; and,
WHEREAS, the Aspen City Council has reviewed and considered the
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 City Council finds that the development proposal meets or
exceeds the Standards for Determination, Section 26.500.040, for the following reasons:
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1. The project could provide a more-visible location for the primary visitor center
with a long-term lease favorable to the Aspen Chamber resort Association.
2. The City of Aspen has an interest in the success of the Aspen Chamber resort
Association and the success of their visitor orientation function.
3. The project may include affordable housing.
4. The project may not be financially viable and may not advance without the
involvement of the City of Aspen.
5. The project stands to be of higher quality through utilizing an interactive and
multidisciplinary approach with a diverse COWOP task team, including neighbors
of the project and persons with special interest in visitor service functions.
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 TIlE CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE
CITY OF ASPEN. COLORADO THAT:
Section 1
Pursuant to Section 26.500.040 of the Land Use Code, the Visitor Center COWOP
project, as described herein, is determined to be eligible development necessary for the
Convenience and Welfare of the Public.
Section 2
Pursuant to Section 26.500.050(B)(b), the procedure and standards for review of the
project shall be ~'also see timeline'l:
Process:
1. Task Force Team convenes and establishes its role, meeting schedule, meeting
procedural protocol and meeting rules for the conduct of business of the Visitor
Center COWOP Task Force Team.
2. Task Force Team Chair shall be the City's Director of Community Development.
3. Property owners shall be represent themselves or designate a representative.
4. Task Force Team shall develop the Program Description (quantitative elements and
broad urban design elements, including the contextual relationship of the project to
surrounding properties).
5. City develops a financial plan for any public participation in project.
6. Community Development and Interdepartmental Technical Staff Review.
7. Historic Preservation Commission Conceptual Review, pursuant to Section 26.415.
8. Task Force Team conducts project development and review. Task Force Team and
Staff provide a recommendation to City Council.
9. Formal final approval decision shall be the responsibility of City Council and shall
require adoption of an Ordinance. City Council may, by resolution, determine the
project no longer qualifies for the COWOP process, at any time. and discontinue the
COWOP Task Force Team.
10. Historic Preservation Commission Final Review. pursuant to Section 26.415.
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Standards:
1. Section 26.445.050, Review Standards: Planned Unit Development. To be used as a
guide in reviewing the project and to inform the Task Force Team during the project
review.
2. Section 26.415, Development Involving Historic Resources. Both Conceptual and
Final Review approval shall be necessary regardless of final COWOP disposition.
3. Section 26.470, Growth Management. to the extent determined necessary during
project review. It is expected that commercial, affordable housing, and free-market
housing allotments will not require an additional review beyond the COWOP rewew.
4. Section 26.480, Subdivision, if determined to be necessary during project
development and review.
5. Any necessary technical design standards of utility providers shall be considered and
the COWOP decision shall not supercede any non-city utility provider.
6. Any necessary operational consideration of the Aspen Police and Pitkin Counfy
Sheriff Offices.
7. Any necessary or desired technical design considerations for the proper design and
operation of a visitor center and architecture of a civic building.
8. The Aspen Area Community Plan shall be considered a policy guide and the final
recommendation shall include an analysis of conformance w/th this adopted plan.
Section 3
Pursuant to Section 26.500.050(B)(c), the Task Force Team to review the development
proposal shall include representatives from the following:
Parcel Ownership - Lowell Meyer or representative
Aspen City Council - To be determined
Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission - Ruth Kruger
Aspen Historic Preservation Commission - to be determined
Aspen Chamber Resort Association - Hana Pevney
Neighbors - Blake Hull, 2nd to be determined
Police/Sheriff ~ To be determined
Civic Master Planning Committee - To be determined
Pitkin County - To be determined. ~ If Pitkin County declines being a member of
the task force, they will be consulted throughout the process.)
Pitkin County Library - To be determined. (If the Library declines being a
member of the task force, they will be consulted throughout the process.)
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US Bank & Building Tenant - To be determined.
Citizen-at-large - Two positions to be determined. (An ad is running in the local
paper seeking volunteers. If more than two people respond staff will bring the
selection to City Council.)
Task Force Team Chair - Julie Ann Woods, Community Development Director
Planning Staff- Chris Bendon, Long Range Planner
It is acknowledged through this resolution that it will be beneficial for many interested
parties beyond those identified in the above noted list to be involved in the COWOP
process and that the opportunity for involvement is created through this process.
Additional interested parties will be able to attend all meetings of the COWOP Task
Force Team and may be provided with emaiI notice of meeting schedules at their request.
All meetings of the Task Force Team will be conducted in a public hearing format.
It is also acknowledged through this resolution that numerous City Departments, other
governmental or district agencies and consultants will provide technical assistance and
analysis as determined to be necessary and/or as required by the City of Aspen Land Use
Code.
Section 4
Pursuant to Section 26.500.050(B~(d). the proposed timeframe for the procedm:es to be
used to review the proposed development are anticipated ro be completed within
approximately three (3) months from the date of this resolution. The followin~ schedule
is subject to change:
July 28th Determination of Eligibility for COWOP rewew. City Council
Resolution.
2nd week of August COWOP #1. Introductions. site visit, project overview.
development parameters, scheduling.
3rd Week of August COWOP #2. Direction on Physical/Financial balance.
4th Week of August COWOP 2A i'if needed). Continuation of meeting #2.
1st week of Sept. Work Session with City Council. Review progress of project.
4th week of Sept. HPC Conceptual Review. Public Hearing. Formal review of
proposed massing, scale, proportion.
1s~ xveek of Oct. COWOP #3. Review of final plan and recommendation to City
Council
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2nd week of Oct. First reading of approval Ordinance.
2nd week of Nov. Second reading of approval Ordinance.
FINALLY. adopted, passed and approved this 28th day of July, 2003.
Attest:
Kathryn S. Kc(j~h} City Clerk
Approved as to form:
~otrff'~. '~Vo~rce~st~er, City Attorney
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