HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.apz.030-01 RESOLUTION NO 30, SERIES OF 2001
RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
APPROVING THE CONDITIONAL USE AND GMQS EXEMPTIONS FOR LODGE
PRESERVATION AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL FOR THE MINOR PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 501 WEST MAIN STREET,
LOTS A-I, BLOCK 31, CITY AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN, COLORADO
Parcel ID: 2735-124-49-001
WHEREAS, the applicant, 501 West Main, LLC/Austin Lawrence Partners, LLC,
represented by Mitch Haas, is requesting approval for the Conditional Use, Minor Planned Unit
Development, and GMQS Exemptions for the Lodge Preservation and Affordable Housing Units
for the Christiania Lodge located at 501 West Main Street, Lots A - I, Block 31, City and
Townsite of Aspen; and
WHEREAS, the property is currently listed on the City of Aspen's Inventory of
Historical Sites and Structures; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department determined the Conditional Use,
Minor Planned Unit DeVelopment, and GMQS EXemptions for Lodge Preservation and
Affordable Housing Units for the Christiania Lodge, a property located at 501 West Main Street,
Lots A-I, Block 31, City and Townsite of Aspen met the applicable review standards, and
recommended approval with conditions; and
WHEREAS, at a public hearing, which was legally noticed and held at a regular meeting
of the Historic Preservation Commission on March 28th, 2001, at which time the HPC
considered and found the application to meet the review standards, and approved 1) an On-site
Relocation of two pan-abodes and the Callahan Cabin; 2) the Demolition of the existing main
lodge building on the comer of Fourth and Main Streets, the existing fourplex and duplex located
at the back of the site on the alley, and a one-story dark brown structure located on the comer of
5th and Main Streets; and 3) the Construction of a new triplex, duplex, two fourplexes and a main
lodge structure for the Christiania Lodge, a property located at 501 West Main Street, Lots A-I,
Block 31, City and Townsite of Aspen met the applicable review standards, and recommended
approval with conditions by a vote of five to zero (5 to 0); 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 consistcmt with the goals and elements of the Aspen Area
Community Plan; and
WHEREAS, at a public hearing, which was legally noticed and held at a regular meeting
of the Planning and Zoning Commission on June 26, 2001, at which time the Commission
considered and found the application to meet the review standards, and approved a Conditional
Use for the provision of three affordable housing units and Growth Management Quota System
(GMQS) Exemptions for Lodge Preservation and affordable housing and recommended approval
to City Council for the Minor Planned Unit Development with conditions by a vote of four to
zero (4 to 0) for the Christiania Lodge, located at 501 West Main Street, Lots A-I, Block 31,
City and Townsite of Aspen; 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:
Section 1
Pursuant to the procedures and standards set forth in Title 26 of the Aspen Municipal Code, the
requests for Conditional Use and GMQS Exemptimls for Lodge Preservation and affordable
Housing are approved with conditions and a recommendation of approval with conditions is
forwarded to City Council for a Minor Planned Unit Development for the Christiania Lodge, a
property located at 501 West Main Street, Lots A-I, Block 31, City and Townsite of Aspen. The
following constitute the required conditions of approval:
1. That the Applicant shall not track mud onto City streets during demolition. A washed
rock or other style mud rack must be installed during construction as a requirement of
the City of Aspen Streets Department;
2. That the Applicant shall sign a sidewalk, curb and gutter construction agreement and
pay the applicable recording fees prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy;
3. That the Applicant shall either remove any encroachments into the public rights-of-
way or be subject to current encroachment license requirements as required by the
Engineering Department;
4. That the Applicant shall install a sprinkler system for the entire Christiania Lodge as
required by the City of Aspen Fire Department;
5. That the Applicant submit the following plans and reports to the Engineering
Department prior to the issuance of building permits:
)~ Full Soils Report
)~ Drainage Plan
)~ Erosion and Sediment Control Plan for both during and post construction
)~ Dust and Noise Mitigation Plan is to be submitted during construction
6. That the Applicant shall pay the appropriate Street Impact Fees to the City of Aspen
for excessive wear to the streets caused by construction traffic to be determined by
the Engineering Department;
7. That the Applicant shall provide a site improvement survey, prepared by licensed
professional which will include the following:
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> Monuments
> Setback lines
> Utilities Lines, Pedestals, Poles,
> Easements
> Existing features: irrigation ditches, sidewalks, driveways, buildings,
> Surveyors Seal dated within the last 12 months
8. That the Applicant shall be required to show plans for all improvements, snow
storage areas, utility pedestals, districts, curb and gutter, and sidewalk improvements;
9. That the Applicant shall be required to provide pedestrian access way to the lodge
along 4th Street in front of current head in parking;
10. That the Applicant shall submit a Fugitive Dust Control Plan to the Environmental
Health Department which includes, but is not limited to fencing, watering of dirt
roads and disturbed areas, cleaning of adjacent paved roads to remove mud that has
been carried out on a daily or more frequent basis, speed limits, or other measures
necessary to prevent windblown dust from crossing the property line or causing a
nuisance as part of the building permit application;
11. That the Applicant shall notify the state prior to remodel, expansion or demolition of
these buildings, including removal of drywall, carpet, tile, etc., and a licensed
asbestos inspector must do an inspection. If there is no asbestos, the demolition can
proceed. If asbestos is present, a state licensed asbestos removal contractor must
remove it. The Applicant shall report these findings to the Environmental Health
Department and Building Department prior to the issuance Of demolition and building
permits;
12. That the Applicant shall submit a more detailed tree plan, which will include tree
diameters and species. In addition, the Applicant shall clarify the surface of the
"paths" within drip lines and provide an excavation plan to the City Parks Department
prior to the application for building permit;
13. That the Applicant shall install tree saving construction fences around the drip line of
the trees;
14. That the Applicant shall not plant low shrubs or evergreen trees in 5th Street right-of-
way. The Applicant shall consult with the Parks Department as to a more traditional
streetscape plan. In addition, the Applicant shall install a root barrier system in order
to keep roots away from the sidewalk to prevent up lifting;
15. That the Applicant shall comply with the City of Aspen Water System Standards,
with Title 25, and with applicable standards of Title 8 (Water Conservation and
Plumbing Advisory Code) of the Aspen Municipal Code, as required by the City of
Aspen Water Department; and
16. The Applicant shall design and install an internal sewer service system with a
manhole connection to the District's main in the alley as required by the Aspen
Consolidated Sanitation District.
Section 2:
All material representations and commitments made by the applicant pursuant to the development
proposal approvals as herein awarded, ~vhether in public heating or documentation presented before
the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission, are hereby incorporated in such plan development
approvals and the same shall be complied with as if fully set forth herein, unless amended by an
authorized entity.
Section 3:
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 pr/or ordinances.
Section 4:
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 the 26th day of June, 2001.
Approved as to Form:
Dawd Hoefer, A~City Attorney
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
fackie Lothian, Deputy City Clerk