HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.apz.055-00 RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE
TEXT OF THE CITY OF ASPEN LAND USE CODE.
Resolution No. 00-55
WHEREAS, the. Planning and Zoning Commission proposed amendments to the
text of the Land Use Code, as described herein, pursuant to Section 26.212; and,
WHEREAS, the amendments proposed relate to Sections 26.104.100, 26.210,
26.304, 26.435, 26.470, 26.480, 26.510, 26.575, 26.590, 26.710.110 the Land Use Code
of the Aspen Municipal Code; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26.310, applications to amend the text of Title
26 of the Municipal Code shall be reviewed and recommended for approval, approval
with conditions, or denial by the Planning Director and then by the Planning and Zoning
Commission at a public hearing. Final action shall be by City Council after reviewing and
considering these recommendations; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Director recommended approval of amendments to the
Land Use Code, as described herein; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission opened the public hearing to
consider the proposed Land Use Code amendments on September 5, 2000, continued the
hearing to October 3, 20013, continued to October 17, 2000, and continued to October 24,
2000, took and considered public testimony and the recommendation of the Planning
Director and recommended, by a six m zero (6-0), City Council adopt the proposed
amendments the text of the Land Use Code, as described herein.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission:
That the Aspen City Council amend the Land Use Code of the Municipal Code, as
follows:
Section 1:
Pursuant to Section 26.310 of the Municipal Code, the Aspen Planning and Zoning
Commission hereby recommends City Council amend Section 26.435 -Environmentally
Sensitive Areas - by adding and sL~!:Lng language as follows:
26.435.100 Amendment of an ESA Development Order.
A. Insubstantial Amendment
An insubstantial amendmem to an approved development order for developmem
within an Environmentally Sensitive Area may be authorized by the Community
Development Director if:
1. The Development Order is valid and there is substantial compliance with the
conditions of approval.
2. The Development Order is either remaining in conformance with the review
criteria set forth for the specific ESA or it is demonstrated that the
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Development Order is in compliance with any amendments to the ESA
criteria.
3. The change is in conformance with the exemption criteria for the specifi~;
ESA, as provided in this Section, considering the Development Order as a
completed development for the purposes of evaluating the chan~e.
4. The change is in compliance with all other pqrtions of this Title.
B. Other Amendments.
All other amendments to an approved development order for development within
an Environmentally Sensitive Area shall be reviewed pursuant to the terms and
procedures of this Section.
Section 2:
Pursuant to Section 26.310 of the Municipal Code, the Aspen Planning and Zoning
Commission hereby recommends City Council amend Section 26.710.110 -Affordable
Housing/Planned Unit Development Zone District - by adding and s~i!dng language as
follows:
D. Dimensional requirements. The following dimensional requirements shall be
established by adoption of a Final PUD Development Plan and shall apply to all
permitted and conditional uses in the Planned Unit Development: Affcr~aS!:
1. Minimum Lot Size.
2. Minimum Lot Area per dwelling unit.
3. Maximum allowable density.
4. Minimum lot width.
5. Minimum front yard.
6. Minimum side_.y3.~d.
7. Minimum r~
8. Maximum site coverage.
9. Maximum height (including view planes).
10. Minimum distance between buildings on the lot.
11. Minimum percent open space.required for the building site.
12. Trash access area.
13. Allowable Floor Area
14. Minimum off-street parking spaces.
15. Other dimensions determined necessary to establish through the PUD process.
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Note #1: The maximum allowable density permitted in this zone shall b,,
established by adoption of a Final PUD Development Plan by using the followint,
table applied to the proposed fathering parcel as a gu/de:
Unit Type I Minimum Lot Area*
' per unit (square feet)
Dormitory 300
Studio 400
One Bedroom 500
Two Bedroom 1000
Three Bedroom 1500
3+ Bedrooms 500/Bedroom
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Note/42: The allowable floor area permitted in this zone ~ shall be
established by adoption of a Final PUD Development Plan by usin~ the following
table ma4-shat$-~ applied to the proposed fathering parcel as a ~uide: ~ccr
Lot Area* AllOwable Floor Area Ratio
0--15,000 square feet 1.1:1
15,001--25,000 square feet 1:1
25,001--43,560 square feet .8:1
>1 acre--3 acres .6:1
>3 acres--6 acres .36:1
>6 acres .3:1
.*. Lot Area as defined in the Land Use Code.
Section 3:
Pursuant to Section 26.310.050 of the Municipal Code, the adoption of this
resolution by the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be considered a pending
ordinance.
APPROVED by the Commission during a public hearing on October 24, 2000.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION:
City Att~ey ' -- Robert Blaich, Chair ~
ATTEST:
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