HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.apz.053-00 RESOLUTION NO. 53
(SERIES OF 2000}
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION APPROVING THE ASPEN SKIING COMPANY'S
CONDITIONAL USE FOR WORLD CUP AND OTHER SKI RACES ON
AJAX IN THE CONSERVATION ZONE DISTRICT, CITY AND TOWNSITE
OF ASPEN, PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO.
Parcel Identification # 2735-131-26-001
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department received an
application from the Aspen Skiing Company, represented by Bill Kane,
Planning Director, for conditional use approval for World Cup and other ski
races on Ajax; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26.710.220(C)(3) of the Land Use
Code, the Conservation Zone District allows ski lift and other ski facilities as
conditional uses; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26.425 of the Land Use Code, the
Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission may approve a conditional use
during a duly noticed public hearing after considering comments from the
general public, a recommendation from the Community Development
Director, and recommendations from relevant referral agencies; and,
WHEREAS, the Fire Marshall, Aspen Consolidated Sanitation District,
the City Water Department, City Engineering, City Parks Department, the
Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority, Pitkin County, and the
Community Development Department reviewed the application and
recommended approval with conditions; and,
WHEREAS, during a duly noticed public hearing on October 24,
2000, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved, by a four to two (4-2)
vote, conditional use approval for World Cup and other ski races on Ajax,
with conditions contained herein; and,
WHEREAS, the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed
and considered the development proposal under the applicable provisions of
the Municipal Code as identified herein, has reviewed and considered the
recommendation of the Community Development Director, the applicable
referral agencies, and has taken and considered public comment at a public
hearing; and,
WHEREAS, the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission 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,
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WHEREAS, the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission finds that this
Resolution furthers and is necessary for the promotion of public health,
safety, and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF ASPEN
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION as follows:
Section 1
Pursuant to the procedures and standards set forth in Title 26 of the Aspen
Municipal Code, the Aspen Skiing Company's conditional use approval for
World Cup and other ski races on Ajax and a mountain services center for
recycling and storage near Lift lA is approved subject to the conditions
described hereinafter.
Conditions of Approval:
1. Unless otherwise herein amended, all prior City of Aspen land use
approvals shall remain in full force and effect.
2. World Cup, 24 Hours of Aspen, and all other significant ski races and
events on Ajax will continue to require a Special Events Permit approved
by the City of Aspen, and be subject to the evaluation standards for
special events.
3. All non-permanent structures shall be removed according to the
approved timetable.
Section 2:
This Resolution shall not effect 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.
Section 3:
If any section, subsection, sentence, Clause, phrase, or portion of this
Resolution 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.
APPROVED by the Commission at its regular meeting on October 24, 2000.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
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City Attorney ~ v Robert Blaich, Chair
ATTEST:
(y~ackie Lothian", Deputy City Clerk
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