HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.apz.19990105ASPEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION JANUARY 05~
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Jasmine Tygre, Vice-Chair, opened the regular Planning & Zoning meeting at 4:35
p.m. Commissioners Steve Buettow, Tim Mooney, Tim Semrau, Bob Blaich, Ron
Erickson, Roger Hunt and Jasmine Tygre were present. City Staff in attendance
were: David Hoefer, Assistant City Attorney; Chris Bendon and Mitch Haas,
Community Development; Jackie Lothian, Deputy City Clerk.
COMMISSIONER~ STAFF AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jasmine Tygre requested a scroll of recognition for Sara Garton who served as
chairperson for the City P&Z. Jackie Lothian noted that City Council would be
presenting Sara a proclamation at the next council meeting. The proclamation will
be read for Sara at the January 25th Council Meeting.
MOTION: Steve Buettow moved to recognize Sara Garton as
chairperson of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Bob Blaich
second.
Bob Blaich commented on information about the traffic count of 2 million at the
Eisenhower Tunnel when it opened and this last year the count was 9.9 million.
Jasmine Tygre noted the Roaring Fork Sunday had an article on the growth
projections for Rifle to Aspen area and status of various projects.
Tygre said that she and Blaich spoke about a rotating chairperson similar to the
County P&Z. Ron Erickson stated the chair had a lot of responsibilities attached to
it and did not feel it was fair to burden one person with that responsibility. He said
that he did not feel that he had been on P&Z long enough to chair a meeting, maybe
after four or five years. He suggested an annual chairperson rotation or maximum
two years. Erickson proposed the vice-chair would then move up to the chair. He
noted if someone did not want to serve as chair, then his or her name would remain
at the bottom of the list. He commented that if Sara had only served as chair for two
years maybe she would still be on the commission. Roger Hunt said that Sara could
have stepped down from the chair at any time.
Tygre stated being chair was a valuable experience but did require additional work
and required suppressing your own opinion. She said rotating a chair would be a
good experience for everyone to gain a better perspective, or term limits. Hunt said
he never wanted to serve as chair and being senior officer # 3 in line was fine with
him; he would take over when he had to but not on a regular basis. Blaich noted
that his feelings were mixed and thought a one-year term with a second year option
was a possibility. David Hoefer stated the code called for P&Z to elect a chair in
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June; therefore the new chair could serve a year and a half. The commission
requested a list of commissioners by seniority.
ELECTION
MOTION: Ron Erickson moved to adopt term limits for the P&Z
chairperson and vice-chair of one year. Tim Semrau second. Roll call
vote: Buettow, no; Erickson, yes; Blaich, no; Mooney, no; Semrau, yes;
Hunt, no; Tygre, yes. FAILED 4-3.
MOTION: Bob Blaich moved to have term limits on the P&Z
chairperson and vice-chairperson of one year with a one year option,
limit of two years served. Erickson second. Roll call vote: Semrau, yes;
Mooney, no; Hunt, no; Erickson, yes; Buettow, yes; Blaich, yes; Tygre,
yes. PASSED 5-2.
MOTION: Tim Mooney nominated Bob Blaich for chairperson. Ron
Erickson second. Bob Blaich = 4.
MOTION: Roger Hunt nominated Steve Buettow for chairperson. Tim
Semrau second. Steve Buettow = 3.
Bob Blaich was elected City P&Z Chairperson to serve until June, with
the option to serve a second term. Jasmine Tygre remained Vice-
Chairperson until June.
Mitch Haas noted a vacancy (Sara Garton) on the AACP-Oversight Committee.
Steve Buettow was a member of that committee; Tim Semrau volunteered to serve
on that committee.
Haas said there were no real answers on the parking problems. He said there were
2 more P&Z meetings this month; Burlingame 01/12/99 and a regular meeting
01/19/99. Chris Bendon said the applicant had an hour and a half presentation for
the Burlingame meeting on 01/12/99, the Burlingame Seasonal Housing. He noted
the presentation was split into transportation issues and site planning and
architecture.
MINUTES
MOTION: Roger Hunt moved to adopt the minutes from December 8
and 15, 1998. Jasmine Tygre second. APPROVED 7-0.
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DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
None.
WESTEND PARTNERSHIP - 234 HALLAM~ CONDITIONAL USE 2 ADUs
~WlTHDRAWN~
Chris Bendon stated the applicant withdrew the proposal on 234 Hallam.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING (10/06/98, 12/08/98):
126 PARK AVENUE CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL FOR - ADU &
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN WAIVER (one story element)
Chris Bendon, staff, noted this was a continued public hearing but the applicant did
re-post the notice. David Hoefer, Assistant City attorney, stated that for the record
the affidavit provided the jurisdictional requirements to proceed with the public
hearing.
Bendon stated the property was just under 5,000 square feet with an existing A
frame duplex; the ADU was now a one bedroom, over 600 square feet. Staff
requested a variance for the one story element because it addressed the standard by
adding to the overall design of the building. Bendon noted it was shown on the west
street elevation drawing. He explained the over-hang at the garage would meet the
standard.
Bendon said the light and egress for the ADU have met the criteria and the drawings
were provided. Steve Buettow noted there must be a guardrail or grate in order to
meet code and a condition should be added. David Muckenhim, architect, replied
that the building department did not enforce guardrails or grates and has allowed
shrubbery to be placed around window wells. Hoefer advised the board, as a
practical matter, to require a guardrail or grate in the conditions of approval. Tim
Semrau said the building department's interpretation would determine if it was safe
and require a guardrail, grate or shrubs.
Arja Adair, applicant, thanked the commission for the input from these last three
meetings. Muckenhirn said there was a stacked washer and dryer, the two light
wells and the electrical panel all located in the ADU. He said that Arja Adair was
committed to renting the ADU without an access door to the main unit. He said the
deck above the ADU entrance was a weather deck and would serve as a roof for the
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snow and rain concerns; the roofs above the window wells will have heat tape and
snow stops or snow fences to protect the window wells from filling up with snow.
Muckenhirn stated the north space in the driveway was designated for ADU parking
with an extra space for the site.
No public comment.
MOTION: Roger Hunt moved to adopt Resolution 98-40 of both a
variance from standard 26.58.040(b)(1) of the Residential Design
Standards and for a Conditional Use for an ADU to be located in the
Adair duplex, 126 Park Avenue, Aspen, with the following conditions: 1.
The applicant shall rectify all property boundary adjustments prior to applying for a
building permit. A Lot Line Adjustment Plat may be approved by the Community
Development Director pursuant to Section 26.88.030. 2. The Building Permit
application shall include/reflect: a. a signed and recorded copy of this Planning and
Zoning Commission Resolution; b. a current Site Improvement Survey signed by a
registered Land Surveyor; c. a drainage report and a drainage plan, prepared by a
Colorado licensed Civil Engineer, including a erosion control plan which maintains
sediment and debris on-site during and after construction. If a ground recharge system
is required, a soil percolation report will be required to correctly size the facility. A 2-
year storm frequency should be used in designing any drainage improvements; d. a
recorded agreement to construct sidewalk, curb, and gutter for the contiguous portions
of Park Avenue; e. a recorded agreement to join any future improvement districts for
the purpose of constructing improvements which benefit the subject property under an
assessment formula; f. a recorded property deed restriction for the Accessory Dwelling
Unit, a form for which may be obtained from the Housing Office. The deed restriction
shall be noted on the building permit plans; g. that the proposed ADU is labeled as such,
meets the definition of an Accessory Dwelling Unit, and contains between 600 and 700
square feet of net livable space; h. that the ADU is able to function as a separate
dwelling unit having a separate entrance and containing a kitchen (having a minimum of
a two-burner stove with oven, standard sink, and a 6-cubic foot refrigerator plus
freezer) and a bathroom; i. that the ADU has the minimum one (1) off-street parking
space of standard size (18' x 8.5') provided on-site and not encroaching on public rights-
of-way. The ADU parking space shall be labeled on the permit plans; j. that the two
driveways are separated by at least twenty (20) feet; k. that the ADU meets all
applicable UBC requirements for light, sound attenuation, and air ventilation; 1.
compliance with the dimensional requirements of the R-6 Zone District. Property
hiatuses shall not contribute to the calculation of allowable Floor Area for the property;
and, m. compliance with the service requirements of the Aspen Consolidated
Sanitation District, a completed tap permit, and payment of all connection charges due
to the ACSD. 3. The "one-story element" Residential Design Standard requirement is
satisfied as provided in the land use application drawings without the provision of an
overhang above the northern-most garage. If approved, this condition represents a
variance from the one-story element provision (26.58.040(B)(1)) of the Residential
Design Standards based on a finding that variance criterion "B" of Section 26.22.010
has been met. 4. All utility meters, and any new or relocated utility pedestals or
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transformers must be installed on the applicant's property and not in any public right-
of-way. Easements must be provided for pedestals. All utility locations and easements
must be delineated on the site improvement survey. Revisions to utility locations and
easements, if any, must be delineated on a revised site improvement survey prior to
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. Meter locations must be accessible for reading
and may not be obstructed. S. A tree removal permit from the City Parks Department
shall be required for the removal or relocation of trees. Also, no excavation can occur
within the drip line of the tree(s) to be preserved and no storage of fill material can
occur within this/these drip line(s). 6. All construction vehicles, materials, and debris
shall be maintained on-site and not within public rights-of-way unless specifically
approved by the Director of the Streets Department. The applicant shall inform the
contractor of this condition. 7. The applicant must receive approval for any work
within public rights-of-way from the appropriate City Department(s). This includes,
but is not limited to, approval for a mailbox and landscaping from the City Streets
Department. $. The applicant shall record this 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 resolution. 9. 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 amended by
an entity with the authority to do so. 10. If shrubbery on either side of the ADU window
wells is not accepted by the Chief Building official as meeting proper safety requirements,
the applicant shall accommodate the U B C requirement with the provision of grates over
the window wells. Jasmine Tygre second. APPROVED 7-0.
The regular meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m. into a work session on the Truscott
Affordable Housing.
Jackie Lothian, Deputy City Clerk
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COMMISSIONER, STAFF AND PUBLIC COMMENTS ................................................................................ 1
ELECTION .......................................................................................................................................................... 2
MINUTES ............................................................................................................................................................. 2
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST .............................................................................................. 3
WESTEND PARTNERSHIP - 234 HALLAM, CONDITIONAL USE 2 ADUS *WITHDRAWN* ................. 3
126 PARK AVENUE CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL FOR - ADU & RESIDENTIAL DESIGN
WA1VER (ONE STORY ELEMENT) ................................................................................................................ 3