HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19940926Regular Meeting Aspen City Council September 26, 1994
Mayor Bennett called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. with
Councilmember Paulson, Richards and Waggaman present.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Ramona Markalunas, representing the Independence Pass Foundation
and Environmental Research Group, thanked Council for their support
of various projects on Independence Pass and invited Council to
participate either October 1 or 2 on good roads days.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
1. Amy Margerum, city manager, reminded Council the budget
meeting on the asset management plan has been rescheduled to
October 4th. The departmental goals and outcome measures will be
done later.
2. Amy Margerum, city manager, requested money from the cont in-
gency fund to pay the expenses for the design symposium. These
expenses will be the room, travel costs and some minimal expenses.
This should be no more than $10,000. Councilwoman Richards asked
about taking this out of the planning office budget. Ms. Margerum
said she has squeezed everything out of the planning office budget
possible; these expenses were unanticipated.
Councilwoman Richards moved to approve up to $10,000 from contin-
gency funds for the design symposium; seconded by Councilman
Paulson. All in favor, motion carried.
3. Councilwoman Richards moved to add Ordinance #57, Series of
1994, Purchase of Cozy Point Ranch, to the end of the agenda;
seconded by Councilwoman Waggaman. All in favor, motion carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilwoman Richards moved to read Ordinances #55 and #56, Series
of 1994; seconded by Councilman Paulson. All in favor, motion
carried.
ORDINANCE #55
(Series of 1994)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN,
COLORADO, FOR THE APPROVAL OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT
EXEMPTION FOR A DEED RESTRICTED DWELLING UNIT TO BE
LOCATED AT 706 WEST MAIN STREET WITHIN THE KRABACHER
OFFICE BUILDING (LOT Q AND 20' OF LOT R, BLOCK 18,
TOWNSITE OF ASPEN, COLORADO)
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ORDINANCE #56
(Series of 1994)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN
AMENDING CHAPTER 24 OF THE ASPEN MUNICIPAL CODE TO WIT:
SECTION 3-101 DEFINITIONS FOR FOOD MARKET, LOT AREA,
KITCHEN, NET LIVABLE AREA, AND FLOOR AREA RATIO;
SECTION 5-210(B) COMMERCIAL C-1 ZONE DISTRICT PERMITTED
USES;
SECTION 5-202(B) NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONE DISTRICT
PERMITTED USES;
SECTION 5-301(E) FRACTIONAL PARKING SPACES;
SECTION 5-302(A) CHARACTERISTICS OF OFF-STREET PARKING
SPACES;
SECTION 5-510(A)(1) NET LIVAB LE AREA FOR ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS;
SECTION 6-202(B) APPLICATION MATERIALS;
SECTION 6-205(E)(4)(d) PUBLIC NOTICE;
SECTION 8-103(D)(1) GMQS MULTI-YEAR ALLOTMENTS;
SECTION 8-104(A)(1)(c) HOUSING MITIGATION FOR SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCES AND DUPLEXES;
SE CTION 8-104(B)(1) GROWTH MANAGEMENT EXEMPTION BY THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
were read by the city clerk
Councilwoman Richards moved to adopt the consent calendar; seconded
by Councilwoman Richards.
Councilwoman Richards said she has some concerns about the floor
area ratios for accessory dwelling units. The community plan
suggested these be made larger to accommodate families.
The consent calendar is:
a) Resolution #73, 1994 - Digger Dooger Contract
b) Resolution #75, 1994 - Contract - Aspen Mtn. water tank
drain
c) Resolution #74, 1994 - Golf Course Pro-shop contract
d) Ordinance #55, 1994 - Krabacher GMQS Exemption
e) Ordinance #56, 1994 - Chapter 24 Land Use general code
amendments
Roll call vote; Councilmembers Richards, yes; Paulson, yes;
Waggaman, yes; Mayor Bennett, yes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #44, SERIES OF 1994 - Appropriations
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Rob Umbreit, budget director, told Council this has been amended
since first reading to incorporate revenue and expense for a golf
shed which was destroyed in a fire. This ordinance includes
everything Council has reviewed since March.
Mayor Bennett opened the public hearing. There were no comments.
Mayor Bennett closed the public hearing.
Councilwoman Richards asked about adding the money just appropriat-
ed for the design symposium. Steve Barwick, assistant city
manager, said Council does not need to appropriate monies out of
the contingency fund but just approve the use of them.
Councilwoman Waggaman moved to adopt Ordinance #44, series of 1994,
as amended, on second reading; seconded by Councilwoman Richards.
Roll call vote; Councilmembers Richards, yes; Waggaman, yes;
Paulson, yes; Mayor Bennett, yes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #34, SERIES OF 1994 - Poppies Rezoning, GMQS and Vested
Rights
Mary Lackner, planning office, told Council this is a 6,000 square
foot parcel at Hallam and 8th streets currently zoned R-6. This
request is to rezone it to O, office. Ms. Lackner reminded Council
the applicants came to Council for an planning director interpre-
tation to add a residential dwelling unit. Council directed the
applicant to request rezoning in order to accomplish the request.
Rezoning eliminates the non-conforming status of a restaurant in R-
6 and makes it a conforming use in the Office district. Once the
rezoning and landmark designation are complete, staff will prepare
a GMQS exemption to add the residential dwelling to the existing
building.
Ms. Lackner said the conversion does allow an increase of square
footage on the property. Currently there is 3204 square feet; the
request is for 4210 square feet. The office zone allow more floor
area than R-6. Ms. Lackner said the proposed residential dwelling
does not have to be deed restricted. It was requested the
applicant put an RO restriction in exchange for rezoning to O,
office.
Mayor Bennett opened the public hearing. There were no comments.
Mayor Bennett closed the public hearing.
Councilwoman Richards noted this rezoning allows for greater
density when Council is starting to look at floor area ratios
throughout the town. Councilwoman Richards said she is willing to
support this but has concerns about approving a free market unit
attached to this structure. Sunny Vann, representing the appli-
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cant, told Council the applicant feels his willingness to have this
historically designated entitles him to this dwelling unit. The
intent is to use this for restaurant employees. It is not a
requirement for growth management exemption to deed restrict this
unit.
Councilwoman Richards said Council was supportive of this because
of provision of on-site affordable housing for restaurant employ-
ees. Councilwoman Richards said this request is to increase the
square footage 1100 square feet for a free market unit at the same
time the city is looking at whether structures should be smaller on
their lots. Vann told Council this is subject to HPC approval and
has gone through conceptual review. Councilwoman Waggaman said
because this went through HPC, it is following neighborhood
guidelines. The increase is not impactful. The size and location
of the housing unit will encourage it to be used as employee
housing, not free market.
Vann pointed out with landmark designation, this structure would
receive a bonus of 500 square feet. The total of the new unit
would be 760 square feet. With this rezoning, the applicant could
build a two bedroom 970 square feet unit. Vann said the maximum
allowable floor area under R-6 zoning is 3240 square feet. The
existing structure contains 2,980 square feet, which leaves 260
square feet for potential expansion. Vann pointed out adding 970
square feet goes to 3950 square feet on the parcel. The allowable
FAR in office zone is 4500 square feet. Vann reminded Council this
applicant does not need office zoning to expand the commercial size
of the building. The applicant would like more square footage than
is available in R-6 plus the historic bonus.
Mayor Bennett pointed out this were originally requested to be a
deed restricted unit and it is now a free market unit. Mayor
Bennett said he would support if this were deed restricted. Ms.
Lackner pointed out at first reading Councilwoman Richards asked
why this were not deed restricted.
Councilwoman Richards moved to table Ordinance #34, Series of 1994,
until the first regular Council meeting after the design symposium
to see where lot size and designs are headed; seconded by Mayor
Bennett.
Councilwoman Richards said the purpose of being larger for an
affordable housing unit is valid; the purpose of being larger for a
free market unit is not valid. Vann said they will impose a
reasonable restriction on the FAR with some small flexibility to
deal with changes.
Councilwoman Richards withdrew her motion.
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Councilwoman Richards moved to adopt Ordinance #34, Series of 1994,
rezoning for Poppie's with the understanding the applicant has
offered to restrict the floor area ratio to no greater than 4,000
square feet required to build a free market unit in association
with the restaurant and with historic designation; seconded by
Councilwoman Waggaman. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Waggaman,
yes; Paulson, yes; Richards, yes; Mayor Bennett, yes. Motion
carried.
ORDINANCE #52, SERIES OF 1994 - Williams Ranch
Councilwoman Waggaman moved to read Ordinance #52, Series of 1994;
seconded by Councilwoman Richards. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE #52
(Series of 1994)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN
GRANTING GENERAL REVIEW, SUBDIVISION, PUD, REZONING TO
AH, GMQS EXEMPTION, ANNEXATION AND VESTED RIGHTS FOR THE
WILLIAMS RANCH PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT 35 DEED RESTRICTED
AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS AND 15 FREE MARKET LOTS ON A
PARCEL LOCATED IN SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 10 SOUTH, RANGE 84
WEST 6TH P.M. was read by the city clerk
Mary Lackner, planning office, told Council prior to second reading
a number of issues, like fee waivers, need to be resolved. Staff
is requesting a work session to review these issues. Ms. Lackner
pointed out when Council originally saw this project it consisted
of 54 units. The applicant has redesigned it to a total of 50
units; 15 free market lots and 35 deed restricted units. There is
density reduction of square feet; a 12 percent reduction in square
feet in affordable housing. The applicant has restricted the free
market FAR to 80 percent of what is allowed in that zone. If the
owner wants to go to the full FAR, this would require 8040 review
by P & Z. This would allow an average house size of 3200 square
feet.
The access of the project was redesigned. There is only one lot
getting access off Spruce street. There is emergency access on
this street. The townhouses on the lower portion have been
eliminated. The majority of the units access off Smuggler mountain
road. Ms. Lacker said an open space buffer between the Salvation
ditch and Centennial was requested. Ms. Lackner showed a half acre
parcel that will be publicly dedicated as well as a trail easement
through the parcel.
Ms. Lackner told Council a traffic study for the area was done.
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This shows a 5 to 10 percent increase in traffic volumes. The
study shows this project will not create congestion at intersec-
tions, and there is adequate road capacity to serve this project.
Ms. Lackner told Council both P & Z and HPC have reviewed the
project. P & Z granted special review for parking and open space
and granted 8040 greenline review for the entire project.
Ms. Lackner said Council has been looking at resident occupied deed
restrictions. Ms. Lackner said the applicants have requested that
half the units have no asset and income limitations; the other half
have realistic asset and income limitations. Ms. Lackner reminded
Council the land use code allows 14 free market units to be exempt
in the AH zone district. None of these free market units have been
used for 1994; however, this project requests 15 units. Council
needs to address this one last unit.
Ms. Lackner told Council the mine parcel, which is located in the
county, is slated for one residential unit as a watchman's
quarters. Ms. Lackner said the outstanding annexation issues
should be resolved before final adoption of this ordinance.
Tom Stevens, representing the applicant, told Council the concept
of the project was tied to the Aspen Area Community Plan and to the
known demands for affordable housing. The AACP said this would be
a good site for small lot single families and duplexes. Stevens
pointed out this project has been reduced by 4 units, 1 free market
and 3 deed restricted. The 50 unit plan still meets the AH zone
district requirements. Stevens said there is an overall 12 percent
reduction in the FAR by eliminating unnecessary space. Stevens
told Council the applicants will be developing lot 15 and will not
go through 8040 greenline for a larger FAR. Stevens said the
impact fees can be discussed at a work session on annexation.
Stevens went over the model, showing how units were split up and
were pulled away from the ditch. Stevens said not every unit could
be place above the Salvation ditch.
Fred Soyka said at conceptual, Council indicated all of the housing
and parking was supposed to be above the Salvation Ditch as well as
the open space being public. Soyka said it seems this project is
asking a lot of favors from the community and city. Amy Brownstein
said she feels this is too dense and will add car trips. The city
should not continue to ghettoize the east end. Julie Forsay said
there is no play area for children in this development. Vicki
Brooks said private developers of employee housing should be
encouraged. Kristin George said people hoping to get into this
project have lived in the valley for years. Grafton Smith said he
supports the project and that private enterprise can do a housing
project better than a government. Greg Poschman said this
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developer has bent over backwards in trying to do something good
for the community. Poschman encouraged Council to work with the
developer to get this project done. Kim Popish said she supports
the project. This is private land, not open space for the
residents of the area. Lorrie Winterman said in the name of
affordable housing people take away the concept of open space and
parks.
Mayor Bennett said there will be a full public hearing at second
reading.
Councilwoman Richards said she cannot support this project without
sidewalks in order to further pedestrianism. Wright said P & Z's
recommendations was to put a 5 foot hard surface on one side with
an easement to put a sidewalk on the other side if it is needed.
Councilwoman Richards said she can support that compromise.
Councilwoman Richards said she is very concerned about the lack of
guidelines requested for half of the resident occupied units.
Councilwoman Richards said if half the RO units are not restricted
in income and asset guidelines, this project does to seem to meet
the AH guidelines.
Councilwoman Richards said Council gave direction all units should
be above the Salvation Ditch, and she will not support this design.
Councilwoman Richards said she is concerned about the voluntary 80
percent of the FAR for the free market units and review above that.
Stevens said this is based upon the existing FAR. Councilwoman
Richards said she would like to see the size of the free market
housing made smaller. Councilwoman Richards said she would like to
see a definitive plan for the rest of the acreage. Stevens said
that has been done and he will provide Council a copy.
Councilman Paulson said he too is concerned about the RO issue as
well as the density of the project. This project adds a lot of
impact to the city. Councilman Paulson said it does not seem like
the developer is paying his fair share of these impacts. Council-
man Paulson said he would rather the road going through this
project be a public road. John Worcester, city attorney, said
because of the EPA order, Council may not want the roads dedicated
to the city. Councilman Paulson said the open space between
Centennial and Williams Ranch should be an area both places could
use. Wright said the goal is to impose some responsibility on the
people who are using the open space. Councilman Paulson said he
does not want to see houses below the Salvation ditch.
Councilwoman Waggaman said some issues will be addressed in the
work session between first and second reading. Councilwoman
Waggaman said she would like to see the roads as narrow as
possible. The open space needs to be accessed by everyone.
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Councilwoman Waggaman said she would like to see everything
possible done to soften the asphalt and concrete in the develop-
ment. Councilwoman Waggaman said there is a housing need for
managers and business owners; these seem to fit into the RO
category. Councilwoman Waggaman said she is concerned with the
hillside cut and the Molly Gibson park.
Mayor Bennett said the impact fees can be addressed in a work
session. Mayor Bennett said he does not have a problem with the RO
concept, it seems to be in order to qualify more purchasers for the
units. Mayor Bennett said there should be no gates to the project.
Mayor Bennett said he would like to see the width of streets
right-of-way lessened to 40 feet and wider only on arterial
streets. Mayor Bennett said he wants the open space look and feel
like a public park amenity for the neighbors. Mayor Bennett
suggested the city put some affordable housing funds into this
project in order to reduce the density. This would create less
density and more open space. Councilwoman Richards said she would
not support using housing money to buy off a free market lot.
Councilwoman Waggaman moved to adopt Ordinance #52, Series of 1994,
on first reading; seconded by Mayor Bennett. Roll call vote;
Councilmembers Waggaman, yes; Paulson, yes; Richards, yes; Mayor
Bennett, yes. Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR FUNDS - Aspen Theatre in the Park
A representative of Aspen Theatre told Council since the tent was
put up in 1992, the Aspen Theatre has increased attendance by 40
percent. Aspen Theatre is suffering from success; their programs
cost more. It has also been more difficult to raise money as more
non-profit organizations are competing for money. There was a
short fall of $27,000; grants were down $9,000 and individual
donations were down $3,000. The Aspen Theatre needs to raise
$40,000 by September 15th; they have pledges of $25,000. There was
a benefit that raised $11,000 and Aspen Theatre has requested
$4,000 from the city in order to reach their goal of $40,000.
Mayor Bennett said he would support this because of the emergency
nature, the one-time request, and the fact the Theatre has raised
90 percent of what they needed.
Councilwoman Richards moved to approve a request of $4,000 out of
contingency for the Aspen Theatre in the Park; seconded by
Councilwoman Waggaman. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE #54, SERIES OF 1994 - Chapter 24 Land Use GMQS Code
Amendments
Councilman Paulson moved to read Ordinance #54, Series of 1994;
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seconded by Councilwoman Richards. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE #54
(Series of 1994)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING AMEND-
MENTS TO SECTION 8 OF THE ASPEN LAND USE CODE IN ORDER
TO INSURE THAT THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT QUOTA SYSTEM FOR
THE ASPEN METRO AREA IS CONSISTENT WITH THE GOALS OF THE
ASPEN AREA COMMUNITY PLAN was read by the city clerk
Cindy Houben, planning office, reminded Council there have been
several work sessions on these amendments. One issue Council
wanted staff to address is the number of lodge units available in
the GMQS for the next 23 years. Ms. Houben recommended reducing
the number of lodge units available to 250 to 300 units. There is
a potential build out of lodge units of 896, 650 of these at the
base of Highlands.
Councilwoman Richards moved to adopt Ordinance #54, Series of 1994,
on first reading with the modification of 250 lodge units; seconded
by Councilman Paulson. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Richards,
yes; Waggaman, yes; Paulson, yes; Mayor Bennett, yes. Motion
carried.
Council said they would defer adoption of Resolution #76, Series of
1994 until second reading of Ordinance #54.
ORDINANCE #57, SERIES OF 1994 - Purchase of Cozy Point Ranch
Councilwoman Waggaman moved to read Ordinance #57, Series of 1994;
seconded by Councilman Paulson. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE #57
(Series of 1994)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN,
COLORADO, APPROVING THE ACQUISITION BY THE CITY OF ASPEN
FOR PUBLIC OPEN SPACE, RECREATION, AND AFFORDABLE
HOUSING PURPOSES, OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY
KNOWN AS THE "COZY POINT RANCH" AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED
IN THAT CERTAIN "FARM AND RANCH CONTRACT TO BUY AND SELL
REAL ESTATE", APPENDED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "1", BY
PURCHASING AN ASSIGNMENT FROM ROARING FORK COMMUNITY
PARTNERS, L.L.C. UPON TERMS AND CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE
ACQUISITION, MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF "COZY POINT
RANCH" AS SET FORTH IN THAT CERTAIN "ASSIGNMENT AND
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT", APPENDED HERETO AS EXHIBIT
"2", BETWEEN THE CITY OF ASPEN AND ROARING FORK
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COMMUNITY PARTNERS, L.L.C; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ASPEN SAID
ASSIGNMENT AND PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT AND SUCH OTHER
DOCUMENTS AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO CONSUM MATE THE LAND
ACQUISITION; AND, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SECTION 4.11 OF THE ASPEN CITY CHARTER was read by
the city clerk
Marty Pickett, Tim McFlynn, Connie Harvey and Fritz Benedict
comprise the Roaring Fork Community Partners who have the Cozy
Point Ranch under contract. Ms. Pickett told Council the partners
have looked at title, survey, water rights, etc. before they talked
to any other entity. Ms. Pickett said they have met with city and
county staff, County Commissioners individually, housing authority,
Town of Snowmass Village, Woody Creek caucus executive committee,
and department of highways. A map showing the open space,
equestrian center, barn, stalls, residences, etc. was presented to
Council.
Tim McFlynn said the proposal was to have a public/private
partnership to preserve the entire 2 miles along highway 82 for
public purposes, like open space, recreation and affordable
housing. The initial idea was that the private group would
contribute $1 million to the purchase price of $3.2 million. Staff
has suggested an adequate amount of time to analyze the feasibility
of this purchase. RFCP will assign their contract at their
contract price to the city. McFlynn said the city and RFCP will
negotiate for 90 days in an attempt to come up with a partner ship
agreement and to see what other entities may be interested in
participating. During that time the RFCP for a year with a one
year option will take the responsibility and expense of managing
the ranching operation.
McFlynn said in the Agreement, during the 90 days if RFCP and the
city can reach agreement, RFCP will buy back in for 50 percent of
the city's investment with private capital. If Agreement cannot be
reached, the city would pay a fee of $50,000 plus out of pocket
expenses up to $25,000 for a total of $75,000 if RFCP is out of the
picture. McFlynn said the principles are that the whole property
be dedicated to public use, the south end remain open space to
include continued ranching and irrigated use, new hiking and Nordic
trails, the middle of the property continue in the equestrian uses,
and the possibility of affordable housing.
Councilwoman Richards moved to suspend the rules and continue the
meeting to 9:30 p.m.; seconded by Councilwoman Waggaman. All in
favor, motion carried.
McFlynn said this proposal does not approve any uses. There will
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be a planning process, public input and public hearings. John
Worcester, city attorney, told Council there are some outstanding
issues in the Agreement. Worcester said the one year renewal for
the management of the ranch will be at the option of the city,
rather than giving RFCP a two year contract. Amy Margerum, city
manager, said this time period will allow RFCP to get tenants and
to board horses. Worcester suggested adding "at the discretion of
the city" to Sections 1.8 and 4.1.
Councilwoman Richards asked if there is a provision in the
Agreement for the instance if the city sells the Ranch. Council-
woman Richards asked if the partnership is a merchantable item.
Worcester said the partnership does have value but it cannot be
assigned. Worcester suggested in Section 1.9 that the city and
RFCP further agree that if a partnership agreement is approved,
RFCP shall participate and assist the city in the selection of
planning and design consultants.
McFlynn said the forest service has been planning on a visitor
facility including their horses, and has met with RFCP and
indicated a preferred location on this property before the turn off
to Snowmass. McFlynn said as a way to induce private capital in
this venture there has to be a return for investors. The thought
is to have 15 acres to sell. Mayor Bennett said Council has
already turned down the idea of 15 acres for sale. Councilwom an
Richards said she is concerned about this 15 acres deal and the
forest service selling their parcel in town. Worcester said he
would like to delete "reserved as its compensa tion".
Councilwoman Richards moved to suspend the rules and extend the
meeting to 9:50 p.m.; seconded by Councilman Paulson. All in
favor, motion carried.
Worcester noted the property seems to have good water rights. They
own 52 percent of all water rights associated with the ranch, which
is 103 acres feet of water plus some rights associated with the
north property which is 100 percent of 24 acre feet of water for
irrigation purposes. Worcester said there would be some difficulty
using the water rights in the winter because they have been
designated for irrigation purposes. It would take a water court to
change the uses of the water.
Jim Crowley, president of the Bruch Creek Metro District, told
Council he is concerned about the road which currently belongs to
the ranch. Crowley said the homeowners would like to gain physical
ownership of the road. Crowley said another concern of any
development on this property is the long term impact on the
infrastructure of the entire area. Mayor Bennett agreed this
property is the front door to both Aspen and Snowmass. It is a
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critical piece of open space.
Councilwoman Waggaman said she does not want the city to get
involved in this project alone; however, the city can move more
quickly than some other entities. Councilwoman Richards pointed
out the Aspen Area Community Plan looked at the entire upper valley
as the metro area. Councilwoman Richards said the city helped with
the purchase of North Star ranch east of town. Howard Hardy,
president of Brush Creek Homeowners Association, said the city
seems to be jumping without looking at sewer, water, forest
service, infrastructure, etc. Mayor Bennett said this agreement
will allow the city to take 90 days to decide whether to buy the
property. There is a very short deadline on the contract to
purchase. It is crucial open space, view corridors, etc.
Councilwoman Richards moved to adopt Ordinance #57, Series of 1994,
on first reading as an emergency ordinance amending the agreement
as discussed at the meeting; seconded by Councilman Paulson. Roll
call vote; Councilmembers Richards, yes; Waggaman, yes; Paulson,
yes; Mayor Bennett, yes. Motion carried.
Councilwoman Richards moved to adjourn at 10 p.m.; seconded by
Councilwoman Waggaman. All in favor, motion carried.
Kathryn S. Koch, City Clerk
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CITIZEN COMMENTS 1
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS 1
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CONSENT CALENDAR 1
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a) Resolution #73, 1994 - Digger Dooger Contract
b) Resolution #75, 1994 - Contract - Aspen Mtn. water tank
drain
c) Resolution #74, 1994 - Golf Course Pro-shop contract
d) Ordi nance #55, 1994 - Krabacher GMQS Exemption
e) Ordinance #56, 1994 - Chapter 24 Land Use general code
amendments
ORDINANCE #44, SERIES OF 1994 - Appropriations 2
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ORDINANCE #34, SERIES OF 1994 - Poppies Rezoning, GMQS and
Vested Rights 3
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ORDINANCE #52, SERIES OF 1994 - Williams Ranch 5
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REQUEST FOR FUNDS - Aspen Theatre in the Park 8
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ORDINANCE #54, SERIES OF 1994 - Chapter 24 Land Use GMQS Code
Amendments 8
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ORDINANCE #57, SERIES OF 1994 - Purchase of Cozy Point Ranch 9
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