HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.apz.014-98 RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
APPROVING THE ASPEN SKIING COMPANY 8040 GREENLINE REVIEW
FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON ASPEN MOUNTAIN RELATED TO THE F.I.S.
RACE COURSE, AJAX (ASPEN) MOUNTAIN, PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO.
Resolution #98 -
WHEREAS, the Aspen Skiing Company, applicant, submitted an application
(development proposal) to the Community Development Department for improvements on
Ajax Mountain, a.k.a. Aspen Mountain, related to the F.I.S. race course finish, snowmaking
improvements on "Little Nell" ski run, and landscaping improvements near the base of the
gondola; and,
WHEREAS, the subject property is partially located in Pitldn County and the City
of Aspen and within the 8040 Greenline Review area established by the elevation 8,040;
and,
VOtEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission, pursuant to Municipal Code
Section 26.68, may approve development applications within the Environmentally Sensitive
Area delineated by elevation 8040 at a meeting; and,
WHEREAS, the applicant requested approval of said reviews and the Planning
Department, the City Parks Department, the City Engineer, the Fire Marshal, the City Water
Department, and the Environmental Health Department, reviewed the development
proposal in accordance with all applicable procedure and review criteria set forth in the
afore mentioned Section and recommended approval, with conditions; and,
WltEREAS, during a meeting on July 7, 1998, the Planning and Zoning
Commission reviewed and considered this application and, by a 6 to 0 vote, approved the
8040 Greenline Review, with the conditions recommended by the Community
Development Department, as amended during the meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission:
That the Aspen Skiing Company F.I.S. 8040 Greenline Review, Ajax Mountain, is
approved with the following conditions:
APPROVED by the Commission at its regular meeting on July 7, 1998.
1. The applicant shall comply with the Fugitive Dust Control Plan as submitted. The
~ applicant shall water all disturbed soils as necessary during construction and as
..... additionally requested by the City during the construction process. A construction
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manager shall be available during all hours of construction to address specific needs
as necessary.
2. To minimize soil erosion after construction, the applicant shall tamp the disturbed
soil, provide water bars to direct runoff away from the disturbed areas, seed and
mulch the affected areas, place hay hales or silt fencing where runoff may
accumulate, and any other mitigatiOn measures provided in the land use application
or as requested by the City Engineer or the Forest Service.
3. All disturbed areas shall be re-seeded and mulched within ten (10) days of final
grading and irrigated on an ongoing basis until proper germination. All areas which
do not germinate in the 1998 growing season shall be re-seeded in the Spring of
1999. Seed mixes used shall be approved by the City Forester. The applicant shall
not use White Dutch Clover or Alsike Clover in the seed mix.
4. The applicant shall replace the four Aspen trees removed in kind with double the
total caliper. Placement of these new Aspens shall be proximate to the area of
impact, or as otherwise approved by the City Forester, and shall be accomplished in
the 1998 building season. The applicant shall guarantee the success of these
replacement trees for one year by posting a bond with the City parks Department for
the replacement value of the removed trees. This requirement is specific to this land
use approval, as requested by the City Parks Department, and should not be used as a
precedent for overall management of Aspen Mountain.
5. The applicant shall provide a section of gravel at the end of Mill Street to minimize
sediment loaded drainage from entering Mill Street and shall develop a temporary
sedimentation pond on the Savannah property with written approval from Savannah
Limited Partnership. The applicant shall continue to work with the City Engineer in
adopting the Aspen Mountain Drainage Area Master Plan.
6. Prior to construction of the improvements, the applicant shall gain final approval
from the City Engineer for the improvement's drainage system, the stability of
materials being relocated, and mitigation of underground water conveyance in pipe
trenches. If soil conditions require importation of large amounts of fill material, the
applicant shall provide the City Engineer with a traffic control plan and the dust
control plan shall be expanded to address Mill Street. Approval to include these
provisions may be approved by the Community Development Director as an
insubstantial amendment.
7. The City Planning and Zoning Commission hereby recommends Pitkin County
approve the portions of this development proposal within Pitkin County with the
same set of conditions as provided herein, except condition #4 related to the City's
tree replacement Ordinance.
8. This City Planning and Zoning Resolution may be enforced by the Environmental
Health Department or by either the City or County ZOning Enforcement Officer.
9. Prior to construction, the applicant shall pay the Community Development
Department $1,505 land use application fees. This represents 6 hours of planning
time at $180/hr. and flat fees for the City Engineer ($270) and the Environmental
Health Department ($155).
10. The applicant shall gain approval from the City Water Department for potable water
systems and any necessary improvements to the water meter and any additives to the
snowmaking system.
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11. All conslruction staging and contractor parking shall be accomplished on-site and not
within public rights-of-way. The applicant shall keep the public rights-of-way clear of
tracked mud and debris by washing the street when necessary.
12. The applicant shall abide by all noise ordinances. Construction activity is limited to
the hours between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.
13. Any alterations to existing utilities shall be coordinated with the appropriate utility
agency.
14. Before construction, the applicant shall record this Planning and Zoning Resolution
with the Pitkin County Clerk and Recorder located in the Courthouse Plaza Building.
There is a per page recordation fee. In the alternative, the applicant may pay this fee to
the City Clerk who will record the resolution.
15. All material representations made by the applicant in the application and during public
meetings with the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be adhered to and
considered conditions of approval, unless otherwise amended by other conditions.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
Cif~ Attorney Sara Garton, chair
ATTEST:
/ckie Lothian, I~eptl{y City Clerk'
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