HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.apz.20011002ASPEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION -Minutes- October 02, 2001
Sue Griffith, public, complimented thc city for the community development's
direction in this long and thoughtful process. Griffith said that the reason that the
neighborhood agreed upon 8 of the residential design standards was because of the
uniqueness of the neighborhood with lot sizes and shapes different from the core.
Griffith said that she hoped that the Cemetery Lane plan process would benefit the
whole community.
Neil Hirst, public, agreed with Sue and Dave. Hirst said that he disagreed about
weed management because it was needed in his area of Cemetery Lane. Hirst gave
credit to the citizens' requests from this committee.
Tygre noted that there was a lot of work and input put into the plan and the
resolution was the final part of the citizen and board work. The changes to the
resolution were amended on III. #1. The City's Residential Design Standards to
consider the unique characteristics to reflect the neighborhood needs for the
Cemetery Lane neighborhood. #2. add after to City of Aspen including the
Cemetery Lane neighborhood. There was discussion that #2 was being stricken
but thc commission felt it important to include the language anyhow.
MOTION: Bert Myrin moved to approve P&Z Resolution #38, series
2001 recommending City Council adopt the Cemetery Lane Character
including the amended language on III. #1. The City's Residential
Design Standards to consider the unique characteristics to reflect the
neighborhood needs for the Cemetery Lane neighborhood and #2. add
after to the City of Aspen including the Cemetery Lane neighborhood.
Roger Haneman seconded. Roll call vote: Erickson, yes; Kruger, yes;
Haneman, yes; Cohen, yes; Tygre, yes; Myrin, yes. APPROVED 6-0.
The Meeting adjourned at 6:50 pm.
J~l~ie Lot~ar~, Deputy Cit~ Clerk
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are needed), producing off street parking, moving or improving the appearance of
stub utility poles.
The second element (parks, recreation and open space) included connecting the
neighborhood to the Roaring Fork River, improving parks facilities especially for
children, improving landscaping and weed management through out the
neighborhood.
The third element was land use, zoning and housing, which included revising the
residential design standards to match the Cemetery Lane neighborhood; the house
size limitation was rescinded (so, it was moot).
There was an objective to encourage owner occupied residences, but how to
enforce this was the question. The committee wanted to keep a vibrant living
neighborhood.
Jarman noted that Phase 2 was the adoption process beginning tonight with
planning & zonin.gthand moving to the city council on October 22nd as first reading
and November 26 for the city council public hearing.
Jasmine Tygre asked the commission for any changes to the resolution. Ron
Erickson stated that this should be a tool to help change the residential design
standards and not be specific to the neighborhood. Ohlson responded that this was
a broad plan with singular specific items for the neighborhood; this was not a
capital improvement plan but rather a vision or goal for the neighborhood. Tygre
stated that was a clarification on the plan.
David S~apleton, public, stated that he had served on the steering committee since
the beginning and there was no mention of dollars at anytime but for the
community development to fill in part of the Aspen Area Community Plan with a
vision from the separate communities. Stapleton stated that the bike plan had
nothing to do with this plan; this plan began as the neighborhood vision.
Dave Emory, public, stated that this was a city-sponsored concept with many
aspects agreed upon as a community. Emory brought up that weed management
was not necessary, playgrounds were adequate as they were passive parks, signs
should be placed for no trucks over a certain amount of feet on Cemetery Lane and
the bike path was a good addition as were street repairs. Emory said that there
were great ideas provided.
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applicant shall make the necessary alternations to ensure the half pipe area is
soundproofed and the noise does not cause a nuisance to the neighboring tenants. 3.
Prior to issuance of a business license, the applicant shall demonstrate to the
satisfaction of the Housing Office that the proposed use does not generate more
employees than the previous businesses. 4. Any expansion or other significant
change in the operation of this use will be subject to all applicable requirements of,
the Municipal Code which may include conditional use approval from the Planning
and Zoning Commission. 5. The applicant shall record this Planning and Zoning
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. 6. 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 otherwise amended by other conditions. Bert Myrin
seconded. Roll call vote: Haneman, yes; Myrin, yes; Cohen, yes; Kruger,
yes; Erickson, yes; Tygre, no. APPROVED 5-1.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING (09/11/01):
CEMETERY LANE CItARACTER AREA PLAN
Jasmine Tygre opened the public hearing with public notice provided. Fred
Jarman explained there were members of the Cemetery Lane Steering Committee
present: Rob Horning; Dave Stapleton and Julie Maple. Fred provided an
overview of the previous meetings and work sessions (spanning almost 2 years)
with the neighbors, staff, P&Z and Council members. This was the first public
hearing for Cemetery Lane.
Jarman utilized power point for the presentation with the land use map spanning
from Henry Stein Park to the Golf Course, Castle Creek, Highway 82, the Roaring
Fork, and Red Butte to the Cemetery. Jarman stated that there were 304 residences
in the area with a return of 152 surveys, which was quite a successful turn out.
Density and House size were the two main issues along with the Residential
Design Standards; the committee wanted to keep 8 of the 24. Jarman noted that
Cemetery Lane would be a portion of the overall plan, the AACP. The Cemetery
Lane Plan contained a vision statement and addressed zoning and residential
design standards; transportation and infrastructure; parks, recreation and open
space; and housing. Jarman distributed copies of the Cemetery Lane Plan.
The main objectives of the fist element of the plan included improving public
safety, maintaining the country lane character of Cemetery Lane, maintaining the
existing character of side streets, maintaining existing level of bus service,
improving the maintenance of storm drains and roads (there are no storm drains but
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with the room soundproofed. Othello stated that the charge was $1.00 to skate, which
goes into a bowl for the half pipe surface and walls. He said that he was keeping the
business open only because of the kids and parents.
Eric Cohen asked how this business differed from the bike and snowboard shops.
Oates replied that those were non-conforming uses that were in the space prior to the
time the SCI district zoning changes were made in 1999. Othello stated that there was
fitness center next door and did not understand why they were allowed when he
wasn't. Oates replied that those were non-conforming uses that were permitted
because of grand fathered continued non-conforming uses.
Tygre stated that there was an on going struggle defining appropriate businesses for
the SCI zone district. Ron Erickson asked the city's position on the donation for the
half pipe. Oates replied that was not an issue.
No public comments.
Cohen said that the area and building was full. of non-conforming uses; he said the
proximity to the skateboard park was a given and that it met the AACP for access.
Erickson agreed with Eric that it was in character with the area and met the criteria for
the SCI. Tygre noted that the SCI district was not for the purpose of high traffic like
retail. Tygre stated that the further erosion of the SCI zone district was proposed with
businesses coming in for special review as worthy or appealing business for the SCI
district; this was the historical perspective from the zoning viewpoint. Othello said
that other spaces suggested for him were the Red Brick, The Youth Center and this
space. Cohen asked the percentage of the half pipe use was demo vs. use with owned
equipment. Othello responded that it was mainly for demo after a skateboard had
been repaired or to purchase a new skateboard. Othello said that there was a time
limit within an hour; parents came to take pictures of the little kids on the half pipe.
Cohen asked about the fee not being permitted and asked if donations would be
allowed for the half pipe. Hoefer answered that the fee issue could be dealt with at the
staff level. Ohlson responded that the fee kicks the use into a different use category; a
donation would be more or less a tip. Erickson stated that the marketplace would
prove the viability of the business; he suggested a consignment for skateboards.
Othello replied that consignment for skateboards was difficult because each
skateboard was individually molded for each little kid.
MOTION: Ron Erickson moved to approve the Othello's Sk8 Shop
Conditional Use for retail and rental with the following conditions: 1.
That the use of the half pipe for a fee not be permitted until such time, and if, there
is a code amendment to allow for a recreational use in the SCI zone district. 2. The
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MOTION: Ron Erickson moved to approve P&Z ResolUtion #36, series
2001, the Aspen Children,s Garden conditional use for a day care center in
building 2, Aspen Highlands Village with the conditions as amended. Eric
Cohen seconded. Roll call vote: Kruger, yes; Myrin, yes; Haneman, yes;
Cohen, yes; Erickson, yes; Tygre, yes. APPROVED 6-0.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:
OTItELLO'S SK8 SHOP CONDITIONAL USE
Jasmine Tygre opened the continUed public hearing for Othello Sk8 Shop. Proof
of notice was provided. Sarah Oates introduced Othello Clark.
Oates read the lists of conditional uses allowed in the SCI zone district and that
P&Z had to approve any business with no more than 25% of the floor area devoted
to retail sales, office, showroom or consumer reception area. This proposal was
about 20% retail sales area for skateboard equipment and clothing. Othello's has
occupied a space in the SCI zone district since May of this year; Use It Again
Sports moved out of this space for the summer and Othello's moved in at that time
and was now moving to a new space #5 at 465 North Mill Street, Oates stated that
Othello was notified that he was in violation of the land use code for not having a
conditional use approval in the SCI zone district and City Council granted a
temporary use through September 15th this year. Oates said that the business
owner felt that the business was consistent with surrounding businesses. Oates
stated that staff had a difficult time finding thiS proposal consistent with the
allowed uses for the purpose of this zone district and requested denial of this
conditional use.
Oates said the half pipe was for kids to become familiar with the skateboard; the
applicant asked to be able to charge a small fee for the use of the half pipe to
maintain the surface. Staff felt that charge placed the proposal into a recreational
use and compared it to a bowling alley,
Oates stated that if P&Z approved the conditional use then there were conditions of
approval that would apply. Staff had concerns regarding the half pipe fee and
soundprOofing of the area.
David Hoefer noted that from the city's perspective the criteria had to be met for
conditional use in the SCI zone district to be approved.
Othello stated that he wasn't very successful and the only reason that he has continued
to do this was because of parents calling him to continue the business and found him
the downstairs floor level shop. Othello Said that the shop was beloTM the Laundromat
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MINUTES
Ron Erickson moved to approve the minutes from 08/21/01, 06/26/01,
06/19/01, 10/17/00 and 10/24/00. Roger Haneman seconded.
APPROVED 6-0.
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
None.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING (9/11/01):
ASPEN CHILDREN'S GARDEN CONDITION USE
Jasmine Tygre opened the continued public hearing. The proof of notice was
provided. James Lindt stated that this was a conditional use application for a day
care center; the underlying zoning (Ski Area Base Zone District) allowed with
conditional use for a day care center. The applicants were Patty Fox and CP
Kanipe for the Aspen Children's Garden Inc. located at 0197 Prospector Road,
Building 2, Aspen Highlands Base Village.
Lindt stated that a day care center must provide the following conditions Q the
applicant shall meet the State of Colorado's Rules Regulating Child Care Centers;
® the applicant must provide one reserved on-site, off-street parking space for every
employee that they employ for the duration of the use; ® the applicant shall maintain
minimum hours of operation of 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, five to seven days a week and ®
the applicant shall meet the requirements for a child care center set forth in Section
26.575.080 of the City of Aspen Land Use Code.
Lindt stated that staff felt the application was in character with the neighboring uses
and that it meets the criteria with the conditions. The applicant proposed 50 weeks a
year with Saturday and Sunday operation during the ski season.
Bert Myrin asked how the drop-off and parking for the parenting classes would work
and asked how the parking would be handled. Patty Fox replied that there was not a
number that she could give as a definite for the classes. Joyce Ohlson stated that there
were standards that required the number of parking spaces per the number of
employees; the state required the number of employees to a ratio with the number of
children by age of the children in the day care. Fox stated that they proposed 40
children at the maximum.
No public comments.
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Jasmine Tygre, Chairperson, opened the regular Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting in the Sister Cities meeting room at 4:30 p.m. Commissioners Eric
Cohen, Bert Myrin, Roger Haneman, Ron Erickson and Ruth Kruger were present.
Steven Buettow and Bob Blaich were excused. Staffin attendance were: David
Hoefer, Assistant City Attorney; Joyce Ohlson, Sarah Oates, James Lindt and Fred
Jarman, Community Development; Jackie Lothian, Deputy City Clerk.
COMMISSIONER~ STAFF & PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ron Erickson noted for the record the Bob Blaich letter regarding the Farmers
Market changes coming back to P&Z if there were substantive changes for the
conditional use.
Joyce Ohlson provided the long range meeting schedule; she said that the
discussion time with council was slated on Wednesday, October l0th from noon to
2 pm with lunch provided. Ohlson distributed the follow-up items for the meeting
on the l0th and that staff would also attend. November 5th was another important
meeting for P&Z with HPC and Council.
David Hoefer explained the criteria books, which included the board procedures.
There were official roles of behavior hanging on the wall.
Jackie Lothian stated that DRAC, the Design Review Appeals Committee, required
another P&Z member. P&Z has reviewed the DRAC cases in the past year or
more because of a lack of members on the committee; the committee was made up
of 3 P&Z members and 3 HPC members. Ruth Kruger stated that she would serve
on DP, AC.
Toni Kronberg, public, stated that the last time she spoke to P&Z was on the Iselin
pool and ice facility; she said that she wanted to follow-up on the transportation
plan portion for Iselin. Kronberg said that she spoke to Council, the BOCC and C-
DOT regarding the bicycle paths. Kronberg said that P&Z asked for a condition in
the approval that the transportation be complete with the annexation of the Maroon
Creek Road. Kronberg asked the BOCC when they speak to Council about
annexing this road that would be a condition of approval to have enough space for
the bicyclists to go back and forth. Kronberg said that this would be the last part
for the cyclists safety, just that little part of pavement being in place. She asked
that the IGA agreement be in compliance with a safe transportation plan in place.
Tygre responded that P&Z would not be reviewing the Iselin plan again because it
was a condensed procedure. Kronberg replied that at the GMQS meeting there
was a condition added that if anything was not brought up or changed then the
whole thing was null and void; she said that she would check that. She stated that
the BOCC was wonderful about acting on anything concerning the public safety.
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COMMISSIONER, STAFF & PUBLIC COMMENTS ........................................... 2
MINUTES ................................................................................................................. 3
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ................................................... 3
ASPEN CHILDREN'S GARDEN CONDITION USE...., ....................................... 3
OTHELLO'S SK8 SHOP CONDITIONAL USE .................................................... 4
CEMETERY LANE CHARACTER AREA PLAN ........................ , ..... ~ .................. 6
ASPEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION -Minutes- October 02, 2001
Jasn~ne Tygre, Chairperson, opened the regular Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting in the Sister Cities meeting room at 4:30 p.m. Commissioners Eric
Cohen, Bert Myrin, Roger Haneman, Ron Erickson and Ruth Kruger were present.
Steven Buettow and Bob Blaich were excused. Staffin attendance were: David
Hoefer, Assistant City Attorney; Joyce Ohlson, Sarah Oates, James Lindt and Fred
Jarman, Community Development; Jackie Lothian, Deputy City Clerk.
COMMISSIONER~ STAFF & PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ron Erickson noted for the record the Bob Blaich letter regarding the Farmers
Market changes coming back to P&Z if there were substantive changes for the
conditional use.
Joyce Ohlson provided the long range meeting schedule; she said that the
discussion time with council was slated on Wednesday, October l0th from noon to
2 pm with lunch provided. Ohlson distributed the follow-up items for the meeting
on the l0th and that staff would also attend. November 5th was another important
meeting for P&Z with HPC and Council.
David Hoefer explained the criteria books, which included the board procedures.
There were official roles of behavior hanging on the wall.
Jackie Lothian stated that DRAC, the Design Review Appeals Committee, required
another P&Z member. P&Z has reviewed the DRAC cases in the past year or
more because of a lack of members on the committee; the committee was made up
of 3 P&Z members and 3 HPC members. Ruth Kruger stated that she would serve
on DRAC.
Toni Kronberg, public, stated that the last time she spoke to P&Z was on the Iselin
pool and ice facility; she said that she wanted to follow-up on the transportation
plan portion for Iselin. Kronberg said that she spoke to Council, the BOCC and C-
DOT regarding the bicycle paths. Kronberg said that P&Z asked for a condition in
the approval that the transportation be complete with the annexation of the Maroon
Creek Road. Kronberg asked the BOCC when they speak to Council about
annexing this road that would be a condition of approval to have enough space for
the bicyclists to go back and forth. Kronberg said that this would be the last part
for the cyclists safety, just that little part of pavement being in place. She asked
that the IGA agreement be in compliance with a safe transportation plan in place.
Tygre responded that P&Z would not be reviewing the Iselin plan again because it
was a condensed procedure. Kronberg replied that at the GMQS meeting there
was a condition added that if anything was not brought up or changed then the
whole thing was null and void; she said that she would check that. She stated that
the BOCC was wonderful about acting on anything concerning the public safety.
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MINUTES
Ron Erickson moved to approve the minutes from 08/21/01, 06/26/01,
06/19/01, 10/17/00 and 10/24/00. Roger Haneman seconded.
APPROVED 6-0.
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
None.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING (9/11/01):
ASPEN CHILDREN'S GARDEN CONDITION USE
Jasmine Tygre opened the continued public hearing. The proofo£notice was
provided. James Lindt stated that this was a conditional use application for a day
care center; the underlying zoning (Ski Area Base Zone District) allowed with
conditional use for a day care center. The applicants were Patty Fox and CP
Kanipe for the Aspen Children's Garden Inc. located at 0197 Prospector Road,
Building 2, Aspen Highlands Base Village.
Lindt stated that a day care center must provide the following conditions C the
applicant shall meet the State of Colorado's Rules Regulating Child Care Centers;
® the applicant must provide one reserved on-site, off-street parking space for every
employee that they employ for the duration of the use; ® the applicant shall maintain
minimum hours of operation of 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, five to seven days a week and ®
the applicant shall meet the requirements for a child care center set forth in Section
26.575.080 of the City of Aspen Land Use Code.
Lindt stated that staff £elt the application was in character with the neighboring uses
and that it meets the criteria with the conditions. The applicant proposed 50 weeks a
year with Saturday and Sunday operation during the ski season.
Bert Myrin asked how the drop-off and parking for the parenting classes would work
and asked how the parking would be handled. Patty Fox replied that there was not a
number that she could give as a definite for the classes. Joyce Ohlson stated that there
were standards that required the number of parking spaces per the number of
employees; the state required the number of employees to a ratio with the number of
children by age of the children in the day care. Fox stated that they proposed 40
children at the maximum.
No public comments.
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MOTION: Ron Erickson moved to approve P&Z Resolution #36, series
2001, the Aspen Children's Garden conditional use for a day care center in
building 2, Aspen Highlands Village with the conditions as amended. Eric
Cohen seconded. Roll call vote: Kruger, yes; Myrin, yes; Haneman, yes;
Cohen, yes; Erickson, yes; Tygre, yes. APPROVED 6-0.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:
OTHELLO'S SK8 SHOP CONDITIONAL USE
Jasmine Tygre opened the continued public heating for Othello Sk8 Shop. Proof
of notice was provided. Sarah Oates introduced Othello Clark.
Oates read the lists of conditional uses allowed in the SCI zone district and that
P&Z had to approve any business with no more than 25% of the floor'area devoted
to retail sales, office, showroom or consumer reception area. This proposal was
about 20% retail sales area for skateboard equipment and clothing. Othello's has
occupied a space in the SCI zone district since May of this year; Use It Again
Sports moved out of this space for the summer and Othello's moved in at that time
and was now moving to a new space #5 at 465 North Mill Street. Oates stated that
Othello was notified that he was in violation of the land use code for not having a
conditional use approval in the SCI zone district and City Council granted a
temporary use through September 15th this year. Oates said that the business
owner felt that the business was consistent with surrounding businesses. Oates
stated that staffhad a difficult time finding this proposal consistent with the
allowed uses for the purpose of this zone district and requested denial of this
conditional use.
Oates said the half pipe was for kids to become familiar with the skateboard; the
applicant asked to be able to charge a small fee for the use o£the half pipe to
maintain the surface. Staff felt that charge placed the proposal into a recreational
use and compared it to a bowling alley.
Oates stated that ifP&Z approved the conditional use then there were conditions of
approval that would apply. Staff had concerns regarding the half pipe fee and
soundproofing of the area.
David Hoefer noted that from the city's perspective the criteria had to be met for
conditional use in the SCI zone district to be approved.
Othello stated that he wasn't very successful and the only reason that he has continued
to do this was because of parents calling him to continue the business and found him
the downstairs floor level shop. Othello said that the shop was below the Laundromat
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with the room soundproofed. Othello stated that the charge was $1.00 to skate, which
goes into a bowl for the half pipe surface and walls. He said that he was keeping the
business open only because of the kids and parents.
Eric Cohen asked how this business differed from the bike and snowboard shops.
Oates replied that those were non-conforming uses that were in the space prior to the
time the SCI district zoning changes were made in 1999. Othello stated that there was
fitness center next door and did not understand why they were allowed when he
wasn't. Oates replied that those were non-conforming uses that were permitted
because of grand fathered continued non-conforming uses.
Tygre stated that there was an on going struggle defining appropriate businesses for
the SCI zone district. Run Erickson asked the city's position on the donation for the
half pipe. Oates replied that was not an issue.
No public comments.
Cohen said that the area and building was full of non-conforming uses; he said the
proximity to the skateboard park was a given and that it met the AACP for access.
Erickson agreed with Eric that it was in character with the area and met the criteria for
the SCI. Tygre noted that the SCI district was not for the purpose of high traffic like
retail. Tygre stated that the further erosion o£the SCI zone district was proposed with
businesses coming in for special review as worthy or appealing business for the SCI
district; this was the historical perspective from the zoning viewpoint. Othello said
that other spaces suggested for him were the Red Brick, The Youth Center and this
space. Cohen asked the percentage of the half pipe use was demo vs. use with owned
equipment. Othello responded that it was mainly for demo after a skateboard had
been repaired or to purchase a new skateboard. Othello said that there was a time
limit within an hour; parents came to take pictures of the little kids on the half pipe.
Cohen asked about the fee not being permitted and asked if donations would be
allowed for the half pipe. Hoefer answered that the fee issue could be dealt with at the
staff level. Ohlson responded that the fee kicks the use into a different use category; a
donation would be more or less a tip. Erickson stated that the marketplace would
prove the viability of the business; he suggested a consignment for skateboards.
Othello replied that consignment for skateboards was difficult because each
skateboard was individually molded for each little kid.
MOTION: Ron Erickson moved to approve the Othello's Sk8 Shop
Conditional Use for retail and rental with the following conditions: 1.
That the use of the half pipe for a fee not be permitted until such time, and if, there
is a code amendment to allow for a recreational use in the SCI zone district. 2. The
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applicant shall make the necessary alternations to ensure the half pipe area is
soundproofed and the noise does not cause a nuisance to the neighboring tenants. 3.
Prior to issuance of a business license, the applicant shall demonstrate to the
satisfaction of the Housing Office that the proposed use does not generate more
employees than the previous businesses. 4. Any expansion or other significant
change in the operation of this use will be subject to all applicable requirements of~
the Municipal Code which may include conditional use approval from the Planning
and Zoning Commission. 5. The applicant shall record this Planning and Zoning
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. 6. 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 otherwise amended by other conditions. Bert Myrin
seconded. Roll call vote: Haneman, yes; Myrin, yes; Cohen, yes; Kruger,
yes; Erickson, yes; Tygre, no. APPROVED 5-1.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING (09/11/01):
CEMETERY LANE CHARACTER AREA PLAN
Jasmine Tygre opened the public hearing with public notice provided. Fred
Jarman explained there were members of the Cemetery Lane Steering Committee
present: Rob Horning, Dave Stapleton and Julie Maple. Fred provided an
overview of the previous meetings and work sessions (spauning almost 2 years)
with the neighbors, staff, P&Z and Council members. This was the first public
hearing for Cemetery Lane.
Jarman utilized power point for the presentation with the land use map spanning
from Henry Stein Park to the Golf Course, Castle Creek; Highway 82, the Roaring
Fork, and Red Butte to the Cemetery. Jarman stated that there were 304 residences
in the area with a return of 152 surveys, which was quite a successful turn out.
Density and House size were the two main issues along with the Residential
Design Standards; the committee wanted to keep 8 of the 24. Jarman noted that
Cemetery Lane would be a portion of the overall plan, the AACP. The Cemetery
Lane Plan contained a vision statement and addressed zoning and residential
design standards; transportation and infrastructure; parks, recreation and open
space; and housing. Jarman distributed copies of the Cemetery Lane Plan.
The main objectives of the fist element of the plan included improving public
safety, maintaining the country lane character of Cemetery Lane, maintaining the
existing character of side streets, maintaining existing level of bus service,
improving the maintenance of storm drains and roads (there are no storm drains but
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are needed), producing off street parking, moving or improving the appearance of
stub utility poles.
The second element (parks, recreation and open space) included connecting the
neighborhood to the Roaring Fork River, improving parks facilities especially for
children~ improving landscaping and weed management through out the
neighborhood.
The third element was land use, zoning and housing, which included revising the
residential design standards to match the Cemetery Lane neighborhood; the house
size limitation was rescinded (so, it was moot).
There was an objective to encourage owner occupied residences, but how to
enforce this was the question. The committee wanted to keep a vibrant living
neighborhood.
Jarman noted that Phase 2 was the adoption process beginning tonight with
planning & zonin~and moving to the city council on October 22nd as first reading
and November 26 for the city cOuncil p~blic hearing.
Jasmine Tygre asked the commission for any changes to the resolution. Pon
Erickson stated that this should be a tool to help change the residential design
standards and not be specific to the neighborhood. Ohlson responded that this was
a broad plan with singular specific items for the neighborhood; this was not a
capital improvement plan but rather a vision or goal for the neighborhood. Tygre
stated that was a clarification on the plan.
David Syapleton, public, stated that he had served on the steering committee since
the beginning and there was no mention of dollars at anytime but for the
community development to fill in part of the Aspen Area Community Plan with a
vision from the separate communities. Stapleton stated that the bike plan had
nothing to do with this plan; this plan began as the neighborhood vision.
Dave Emory, public, stated that this was a city-sponsored concept with many
aspects agreed upon as a community. Emory brought up that weed management
was not necessary, playgrounds were adequate as they were passive parks, signs
should be placed for no trucks over a certain amount of feet on Cemetery Lane and
the bike path was a good addition as were street repairs. Emory said that there
were great ideas provided.
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Sue Griffith, public, complimented the city for the community development's
direction in this long and thoughtful process. Griffith said that the reason that the
neighborhood agreed upon $ o£the residential design standards was because of the
uniqueness of the neighborhood with lot sizes and shapes different from the core.
Griffith said that she hoped that the Cemetery Lane plan process would benefit the
whole community.
Neil Hirst, public, agreed with Sue and Dave. Hirst said that he disagreed about
weed management because it was needed in l~s area of Cemetery Lane. Hirst gave
credit to the citizens' requests from this committee.
Tygre noted that there was a lot of work and input put into the plan and the
resolution was the final part of the citizen and board work. The changes to the
resolution were amended on III. #1. The City's Residential Design Standards to
consider the unique characteristics to reflect the neighborhood needs for the
Cemetery Lane neighborhood. #2. add after to City of Aspen including the
Cemetery Lane neighborhood. There was discussion that #2 was being stricken
but the commission felt it important to include the language anyhow.
MOTION: Bert Myrin moved to approve P&Z Resolution #38, series
2001 recommending City Council adopt the Cemetery Lane Character
including the amended language on III. #1. The City's Residential
Design Standards to consider the unique characteristics to reflect the
neighborhood needs for the Cemetery Lane neighborhood and #2. add
after to the City of Aspen including the Cemetery Lane neighborhood.
Roger Haneman seconded. Roll call vote: Erickson, yes; Kruger, yes;
Haneman, yes; Cohen, yes; Tygre, yes; Myrin, yes. APPROVED 6-0.
The Meeting adjourned at 6:50 pm.
J~l~ie Lo'iai, bCp-uty City Clerk
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