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Home My WebLink Aboutresolution.apz.057-00 RESOLUTION NO. 57 (SERIES OF 2000) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APPROVING THE ASPEN VALLEY HOSPITAL CONDITIONAL USE FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING AT THE BEAUMONT INN, IN THE LODGE PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE DISTRICT, AT 1301 EAST COOPER AVENUE, CITY OF ASPEN, PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO. Parcel Identification # 2737-181-00-047 WHEREAS, the Community Development Department received an application from J &. B Hotels (Applicant), represented by Aspen Valley Hospital, for a conditional use to operate the Beaumont Inn's 31 lodge units for affordable housing m the Lodge Preservation Overlay Zone District, at 1301 East Cooper Avenue; and, WHEREAS, the subject property is approximately 53,578 square feet, and is located in the R-15, Moderate Density Zone District with a Lodge Preservation Overlay Zone District; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26.710.320(C) of the Land Use Code, the Lodge Preservation Overlay Zone District allows affordable housing as a conditional use; and, WHEREAS, the Fire Marshall, Aspen Consolidated Sanitation District, the City Water Department, City Engineering, City Parks Department, the Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority, and the Community Development Department reviewed the Project and recommended approval with conditions; 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, during a duly noticed public hearing on November 7, 2000, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved, by a three to one (3- 1) vote, a conditional use to use the Beaumont Inn for affordable housing at 1301 East Cooper Avenue, 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, I IIIIII IIIII IIIIII IIIIII IIII IIIII IIIIII III IIIII IIII IIII 449996 12/27/2000 04:04P RESOLUTI D~VI$ $~LVI ! o; S R 25.00 D 0.80 N 0.00 P~TKZN COUNTY CO 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, 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 J & B Hotels/Aspen Valley Hospital request for a conditional use to operate the Beaumont Inn's 31 lodge units for affordable housing in the Lodge Preservation Overlay Zone District is approved subject to the conditions described hereinafter. Conditions of Approval: 1. The Applicant/owner shall grant the Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority the right of first refusal to purchase the Beaumont Inn property. This condition shall be terminated if and When the property is subdivided and sold as deed restricted affordable housing to qualified Pitkin County employees. A separate land use application for subdivision condominiumization, etc. is required prior to the individual sale of each unit. This condition must be satisfied prior to the affordable housing useof the facility. 2. The applicant desires to and shall grant to the Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority an interest in the property. The Housing Authority shall grant the interest back to the owner if the property is subdivided, condominiumized, and sold as deed restricted affordable housing units to qualified Pitkin County employees. This condition must be sat/stied prior to the affordable housing use of the facility. 3. The Housing Office shall conduct a site visit of the units to specify what type of rental units they should be approve as. 4. The Applicant shall take the final deed restrictions for each rental unit to the Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Board for final input and approval prior to affordable housing use of the facility. The Applicant shall comply with the Housing Guidelines as to the category that is I IIIIII IIIII IIIIII IIIIII IIII IIIII IIIIII III IIIII IIII IIII 449996 1212712000 04:04P RE$OLUT! DPlV]'S $ZLV! 2 ~,t' 9 R 25.80 D 0.00 N 8.88 PZTKt'N COUNTY CO assigned to each unit. A deed restriction for each unit shall be recorded prior to occupancy. 5. A minimum of 36 on,site parking spaces shall be provided. 6. Prior to the issuance of a building permit to reconfigure-the lodge room to affordable housing units, the following conditions must be met: a. The driveway access to the property shall be at least 20 feet wide. b. A fire hydrant will be required if there is more than 150 feet of distance between the nearest access point to a structure. c. Any remodeling of the lodge rooms into 1 and 2 bedroom affordable housing units shall comply with the adopted City Building Code and shall not adversely affect the existing sprinkler system. d. The 1-story modular building should be sprinkled, but this is not required. e. A sidewalk, curb, and gutter agreement shall be completed. f. A minimum of a 50-foot radius for a fire turnaround shall be provided. g. A drainage report, soils report, grading, and ~ite plan shall be submitted to the Engineering Office for review and approval for the remodel phase. h. All uses and construction shall comply with the city of Aspen Water System Standards and with Title 25 and applicable pOrtions of Title 8 of the Aspen Municipal Code as they pertain to utilities. i. If a sprinkler system is added to the modular building, the existing water system must be upgraded. j. If new kitchens are proposed, full tap fees are required at the time of building permit review. k. Detailed plans need to be submitted to ACSD to assess fees before the issuance of a building permit. I Illlii Illii Illlil Iliill Illl Illll Illlll III IIIII IIII Illl 449999 12/27/2990 04:04P RE$OLUT! D~IVXS $ILVX :3 of' 5 R 25.90 D 0,09 N 9.00 PXTKXN COUNTY CO 1. If the building is converted to 1 and 2 bedroom units, ACSD tap fees will be required. m. If the site is redeveloped, main lines may need to be replaced in order to handle capacity. 7. The Applicant shall work with the Community Development and neighbors to improve access, lighting and noise on the property to minimize any and all negative impacts. 8. Pursuant to the opinion of the City Attorney, the conditiOnal use awarded herein is an optional use for the benefit of the Aspen Valley Hospital or current property owner. The use runs with the land as long as the property is remains in Lodge Preservation Overlay Zone District or other zone district that allows affordable housing as a permitted or conditional use. 9. The Planning and Zoning Commission hereby puts the Applicant on notice of Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority staff member Cindy Christianson's memorandum dated November 1, 2000 concerning this application concerning future uses of the property. Section 2: This Resolution shall not effect any existing litigation and shall not operate as an abatement of any action or proceeding now pending under or by virtue of the ordinances repealed or amended as herein provided, and the same shall be conducted and concluded under such prior ordinances. _Section 3: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Resolution is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional in a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof. APPROVED by the Commission at its regular meeting on November 7, 2000. APPROVED AS TO FORM: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: I Illll[ Illll Illlll Illlll Illl IIIII Illlll Ill Illll IIII 1111 449996 12/27/2000 04:04P RESOLUTI DI~VI$ $ILVI 4 of 5 R 25.00 D 0.00 N 8.00 PITKIN COUNTY CO City Attomey Robert Blaich, Chair ATTEST: f)~ackie Lothiafi, Deputy city Clerk · ' ~ I Illlll IIIII IIIIII 111111 IIII IIIII Illlll Iii Illll Illl IIII ~ :' 449gg6 12/2"//2800 84:04P RESOLUT! D~IV'rs $ILVT 5 of 5 R 25:00 D 0.00 N 0.00 PZTK~[N COUNTY CO