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ORDINANCE NO. 25
(SERIES OF 1997)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL GRANTING REZONING FROM
PARK-PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (P-PUD) TO PUBLIC-PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT (PUB-PUD), FINAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL,
AN EXEMPTION FROM THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT COMPETITION AND
SCORING PROCEDURES FOR AN EXPANSION OF AN ESSENTIAL PUBLIC
FACILITY AND DEVELOPMENT OF ONE AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNIT, AND
APPROVAL OF THE METHOD IN WHICH AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS TO BE
PROVIDED, FOR THE PARKS/GOLF MAINTENANCE BUILDING, 585 CEMETERY
LANE, CITY OF ASPEN, PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
WHEREAS, The City of Aspen Parks Department (applicant) submitted an application
(development proposal) to the Community Development Department for the development of
approximately 14,660 additional square feet for City offices, the storage and maintenance of City
equipment, and an on-site employee dwelling unit at the Parks Department offices, 585 Cemetery
. Lane; and,
WHEREAS, the applicant has requested a rezoning of a 4.654 acre portion of the parcel, as
described in Exhibit A, from P-PUD (Park-Planned Unit Development) to PUB-PUD (Public-
Planned Unit Development) in conjunction with an application for Final Planned Unit
Development approval, Conditional Use approval, Special Review approval to establish the parking
requirements, an exemption from the competition and scoring procedures of the Growth
Management Quota System, approval of the method in which the affordable housing is to be
provided, and a waiver from the "Residential Design Standards"; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Department, the Housing Authority, the City Engineer, the Fire
Marshal, the Environmental Health Department, and the Aspen Consolidated Sanitation District
reviewed the development proposal in accordance with all applicable procedure and review criteria
set forth in Sections 26.28, 26.32, 26.52, 26.56, 26.58, 26.64, 26.84, 26.92, 26.100, and 26.102 of
the Municipal Code; and,
WHEREAS, the Growth Management Commission conducted a public hearing on July 15,
1997, in accordance with Section 26.52 of the Municipal Code, reviewed and considered the
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development proposal in accordance with those procedures set forth in Sections 26.52, 26.100, and
26.102 of the Municipal Code, and made a recommendation to the City Council in accordance with
Sections 26.100, and 26.102 of the Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing on July 15
1997, in accordance with Section 26.52 of the Municipal Code, reviewed the development proposal
in accordance with all applicable procedures and review criteria set forth in Sections 26.28, 26.32,
26.52, 26.58, 26.64, 26.84, and 26.92 of the Municipal Code, approved, with conditions, the
Amendment to the Official Zone District Map, Final Planned Unit Development, Special Review,
Conditional Use, and "Residential Design Standards" waiver and recommended to Council
approval of the Amendment.to the Official Zone District Map and Final Planned Unit Development
approval, with conditions; and,
WHEREAS, the Aspen City Council reviewed and considered the development proposal
under the applicable provisions of the Municipal Code as identified in Sections 26.28, 26.52, 26.84,
26.92,26.100, and 26.102 of the Municipal Code, reviewed and considered those recommendations
and approvals as granted by the Growth Management Commission, the Planning and Zoning
Commission, and the Housing Authority, and has taken and considered public comment at a public
hearing held July 28, 1997; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the development proposal meets or exceeds all
applicable development standards and that the approval of the development proposal, with
conditions, 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 public
health, safety, and welfare purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ASPEN, COLORADO as follows:
Section 1:
. That it does hereby grant an amendment to the Official Zone District Map for the portion of the
subject parcel, as described in Exhibit A, from P-PUD (Park-Planned Unit Development) to PUB-
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PUD (Public-Planned Unit Development). The area remains part of the Golf Course parcel and is
not a separate lot.
Section 2:
The Official Zone District Map for this City of Aspen, Colorado, shall be and is hereby amended to
reflect the amendment as set forth in Section 1 above.
Section 3:
Pursuant to Sections 26.28, 26.52, 26.84, 26.92, 26.100, and 26.102, and subject to those conditions
of approval as specified hereinafter, the City Council hereby grants approval for an amendment to
the Official Zone District Map, Final Planned Unit Development approval, exemption from the
Growth Management Quota System scoring and competition procedure for essential public
facilities and affordable housing, and approval of the method of providing affordable housing, with
the following conditions:
1. The application is approved for the development of an additional 14,660 square feet,
bringing the total to approximately 20,385 gross square feet for the site. Included in
this addition is approximately 1,116 square feet of office space, an approximately
12,944 square foot storage and maintenance building, and a 600 square foot Category
2 dwelling unit. Because the maintenance facility and affordable housing uses are
conditional, any expansion to the conditional uses shall be subject to all applicable
Municipal Code Sections, as amended. The site shall be landscaped consistent with
the submitted landscape plan unless a subsequent plan is submitted and approved.
2. The City Council hereby grants an exemption from the scoring and competition
procedures of the growth management quota system for the development of essential
public facilities and one (1) affordable housing unit. The housing unit is deducted
from the annual pool of development allotments.
3. The City Council hereby amends this portion of the Official Zone District Map from
Park (P) to Public (PUB). The area remains part of the Golf Course parcel and is not
a separate lot.
4. The dimensional requirements of this portion of the parcel zoned Public shall be:
Minimum distance between buildings: No requirement.
Maximum height (including viewplanes): As represented in application
Minimum front yard: 25 feet.
Minimum rear yard: 20 feet, 10 feet for residential.
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Minimum side yard:
Minimum lot width:
Minimum lot area:
Trash access area:
Internal floor area ratio:
lOfeet.
No requirement.
No requirement.
10 feet wide, unobstructed
No requirement.
5. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall record a plat amendment in
accordance with the City Engineer. The plat shall delineate all site improvements,
boundaries of the Public zone district for the property, utility locations and easements,
and the employee dwelling unit and associated parking space. The plat shall include
the following language in the Notes section: "This plat is intended to delineate the
zone district boundaries and the proposed improvements and amendments to the
Parks and Golf Maintenance facility. This plat does not create a separate lot of
record" The applicant is strongly encouraged to work with the City Engineer in
drafting the final plat.
6. Before issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall file a sidewalk curb and
gutter agreement with the City Engineering Department. The applicant shall maintain
at least five (5) feet along street frontages clear of any obstructions. The applicant is
encouraged to pave the existing dirt path joining the bike path and the bus shelter on
Highway 82.
7. Before issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall record a Category 2 deed
restriction on the employee residential unit with the Housing Authority. The
remaining .5936 employees shall be mitigated off-site at Water Place Housing. The
City Manager shall document the number of units, bedrooms, and deed restriction at
Water Place Housing with the Housing Authority for the purpose of establishing an
"employee mitigation bank" for City projects requiring employee mitigation.
8. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall complete a line extension
request and a collection system agreement with the Aspen Consolidated Sanitation
District. Any easement required by the ACSD shall be dedicated and delineated on
the final plat. The final drainage plan shall be approved by the City Engineer.
9. All on-site drainage, surface run-off, and groundwater are prohibited from the public
sewer. Oil and sand interceptors shall be installed for the wash bays and must be
covered with a roof structure if they are served by the public sewer. All pesticides
and fertilizers shall be stored, used, disposed of, and prevented from entering the
ground water, surface water, or the public sewer in an appropriate manor acceptable
to the Environmental Health Department, the City Fire Marshall, and the Aspen
Consolidated Sanitation District.
10. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit an air quality
mitigation plan subject to the approval of the Environmental Health Department. All
air quality mitigation measures shall be implemented prior to issuance of a certificate
of occupancy.
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11. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit a fugitive dust
control plan including, but not limited to, fencing, watering of haul roads and
disturbed areas, daily cleaning of adjacent paved roads, speed limits, and other
measures necessary to limit dust.
12. Any asbestos abatement measures necessary shall be performed by a certified asbestos
removal firm.
13. Any areas on-site where a vehicle or equipment will idle must have adequate
ventilation. If the ventilation is internal, the system must be designed by a Registered
Professional Engineer.
14. The applicant shall manage and conduct activities on site in such a manner as not to
create a nuisance, or allow noise levels in excess of those permitted levels as set forth
in the Municipal Code.
15. Prior to issuance ofa building permit, the applicant shall obtain approval from the City
Fire Marshall for specific requirements associated with the storage of hazardous
materials, sprinkling, and alarm systems.
16. Lighting shall be primarily in the interior courtyard area of the facility with limited
lighting in all other areas, especially on the north and west sides of the facility.
Lighting shall be downcast.
17. The applicant shall review the use and any physical alterations to the existing
irrigation ditch with the City Water Department.
Section 4:
All material representations and commitments made by the applicant pursuant to the development
proposal approvals as herein awarded, whether in public hearing or docwnentation presented before
the Growth Management Commission, Planning and Zoning Commission, and or City Council, are
hereby incorporated in such plan development approvals and the same shall be complied with as if
fully set forth herein, unless amended by other specific conditions.
Section 5:
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.
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.--- Section 6:
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason
held invalid or unconstitutional in a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a
separate, distinct and independent provision and shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions thereof.
Section 7:
That the City Clerk is directed, upon the adoption of this ordinance, .to record a copy of this
ordinance in the office of the Pitkin County Clerk and Recorder.
Section 8:
A public hearing on the Ordinance shall be held on the 28th day of July, 1997 at 5:00 in the City
Council Chambers, Aspen City Hall, Aspen Colorado, fifteen (15) days prior to which hearing a
public notice of the same shall be published 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 14th day of July, 1997.
Approved as to form:
Approved as to content:
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City Attorney
John Bennett, Mayor
Attest:
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FINALLY, adopted, passed and approved this.A1 day of~ 1997.
Approved as to form: App<<ved~ to content:
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City Attorney
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John Bennett, Mayor
Attest:
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Kathryn S och, City Clerk
Attachment: Exhibit A -- legal description of area to be rezoned.
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