HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.apz.027-99RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A SUBSTANTIAL
AMENDMENT TO THE WILLIAMS RANCH PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS GRANTED PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE 52,
SERIES OF 1994.
Parcel Nos. 2737.074.30.001-015 and 2737.074.29.001-036
Resolution No. 99 - 27
WHEREAS, the Community Developmem Department received an application
from Williams Ranch Joint Venture, represented by Charles Brandt and Associates P.C.,
for substantial amendments to the Williams Ranch Planned Unit Development approval
granted pursuant to Ordinance 52, Series of 1994; and,
WHEREAS, the Williams Ranch Planned Unit Development (the project) is a
fifty (50) residential unit project divided into two Subdivisions: the Silvedode
Subdivision consisting of fifteen (15) free-market residential units and the Williams
Ranch Subdibisiun containing thirty-five (35) affordable housing units; and,
WHEREAS, the Williams. Ranch Planned Unit Development is located within
the City of Aspen directly east of the Centennial Condominiums in Section 7, Township
10 South, Range 84 West; and,
WHEREAS, the amendments requested relate to conditions of approval
stipulated in Ordinance 52, Series of 1994, concerning the development of "a small ditch
water feature," "hard surface pedestrian walking areas" (a.k.a. sidewalks), "soil erosion
controls" on a mining road above the project, and a release of the construction
requirement of the trail platted from the Open Space parcel to the boundary of the Molly
Gibson Park along the southern boundary of the PUD; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26.445, Planned Unit Development, of the
Aspen Municipal Code, substantial amendments to an approved Plauned Unit
development may be approved by the City Council at a duly noticed public hearing after
considering recommendations by the Community Development Director, the Planning
and Zoning Commission made at a duly noticed public hearing, the appropriate referral
agencies, and members of the general public: and,
WHEREAS, after considering a recommendation by the Community
Development Director, referral agencies, comments made by the applicant, and members
of the general public at a duly noticed public hearing opened on July 6, 1999, continued
to September 21, 1999, continued to November 2, 1999, and continued to December 14,
1999, the Planning and Zoning Commission finds the PUD amendments, as described
herein/no~ as requested). To be in substantial compliance wSth the goals and objectives of
the Aspen Area Community Plan and the intent and requirements of the Land Use Code
and recommends, by a six to zero (6 to 0) vote~ that the Aspen City Council approve this
substantial amendment to the Williams Ranch Planned Unit Development in the manner
described hereinafter.
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission:
That City Council should amend the Williams Ranch Planned Unit Development in the
following manner:
1 The requirement to construct "a small ditch water feature," as stipulated in Section 1,
condition # 18. of Ordinance No. 52. Series of 1994, shall no longer be required.
2. The portion of the pedestrian trail between lots 6 and 10 of the Williams Ranch
Subdivision shall be completed to the edge of the Silverlode Drive cartway by Williams
Ranch Joint Venture in the same manner as the adjoining trail was developed. The
improvement shall be accomplished by no later than July 1, 2000. If, for any reason, the
Joint Venture does not complete this improvement, the City of Aspen shall complete the
improvement by using the Subdivision funds held in escrow by the City.
3~ The portion of the public trail described on the final plat as crossing Lot 33 of the
Williams Ranch Subdivision through Lot gl 5 of the Silveflode Subdivision is required
to be developed by Williams Ranch Joint Venture by no later than July 1, 2000. The
design and construction plans for this improvement shall be approved by the City Trails
Coordinator of the City Parks Department.
4. Upon completion, inspection by the City, and acceptance by the City of the
improvement listed in conditions #2 and #3, above, the requiremem to construct "hard
surface pedestrian walking area on one side of all roads" {sidewalks), as stipulated in
Section 1, condition #2b, of Ordinance No. 52, Series of 1994, and the "five foot
pedestrian path," stipulated in Section 1, condition # 14i, of said Ordinance, shall be
waived and no further obligation to develop a sidewalk shall be required.
5. The City and the applicant slmll enter into a PUD agreement sripuiating the nature and
requirements of this PUD amendment following final consideration by City Council.
pursuant to Section 26.445.060 of the Land Use Code, This agreement shall be
reviewed by the City Attorney prior to recordation. All un-amended portions of the
former agreement shall remain in full force and effect and the City shall retain the funds
held in escrow from the prior agreement and shall require additional funds be placed in
escrow to complete the improvement described herein. The PUD amendment
agreement shall be recorded within one-hundred and eighty (180) days of the final
approval by City Council.
6. Upon improvement of the emergency access way between the Spruce Street right-of-
way and the Silverlode Drive cul-de-sac to a condition to adequately withstand
emergency vehicles, the City shall grant to the Williams Ranch Home Owners
Association ($. _ amount to be estimated by the City Parks Department) for the purpose
of landscape improvements to Lot #36, the Open Space parcel.
7. 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.
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The applicant shall record the Planning and Zoning Commission 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 resolutions.
RECOMME~/DED FOR APPROVAL by the Commission at its regular meeting on
December 14, 1999.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Cit? Attorney
PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION:
Robert Blalch, Chair
ATTEST:
ackie Lc~a~ Deputy City Clerk
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