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HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.042-86 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves Reso! ution No. ~-~ (Series of 1986) A RESOLUTION GRANTING LODGE ALLOTMENT TO THE BRASS BED INN PURSUANT TO TIIE 1986 L-3 GROW~ Nk~NAGENENT CONPETITION WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 24-11.6(a) of the Municipal Code as amended, October 1st of each year is estab- lished as the deadline for submission of applications for lodge development allotments within the city of Aspen; and WHEREAS, pursuant to this provision, an application in the L-3 zone was submitted by the Brass Bed Inn for a nine unit lodge allotment, and no applications were submitted in the L-l, L-2, CC, CL and other zone district category; and WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held by the Planning and Zoning Commission (hereinafter "Commission") on November 18, 1986 to consider the L-3 application, at which time the Commission did evaluate and score the project; and WHEREAS, the project met the minimum threshold of 60 total points and did also meet the thresholds in the individual categories, and did receive a total average score, not including bonus points, of 75.2 points from Commission members; and WHEREAS, the Commission considered the representations made by the Brass Bed Inn applicant in scoring this project, including but not limited to the following: A. The existing structures will be demolished and a new structure containing 29 lodge units will be built. The new lodge will contain 13,800 s.f. of which at least REOORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves 5,875 s.f. will be "non-unit/public" space. Included in this space shall be a lounge of about 295 s.f., including a fireplace and entry lobby, a 700 s.f. dining area, a jucuzzi, ski storage room, sauna and terraces for at least all but 3 of the rooms. Two employee units will be constructed containing a total of about 488 s.f. B. All existing tress on the site will be retained or, if located within the footprint of the new building, will be replanted elsewhere on the site. Any replanted tree which does not survive shall be replaced with a new tree of similar dimensions to the satisfaction of the City Parks Director. A detailed landscape plan will be provided to the Planning Office prior to the issuance of a building permit for the project specifying the form and dimensions of the landscaping to be provided and adding to the concept plan low growing shrubs along the street. C. A revised site plan shall be provided to the Planning Office prior to building permit issuance designating eleven rather than ten parking spaces off the alley. The site plan shall also show the new sidewalk along Durant, interior walkways and terrace around the jacuzzi. D. Utilities will be placed underground on the site and the trash area and meters will be screened. E. Passive solar orientation will be employed, as will exterior wall insulation at a value in excess of R-25 and roof insulation value equal to or greater than R- 30. Ail windows and doors will have double paned insulating glass. Active freon collectors will be used for domestic water heating and will be located so as not to be apparent on the exterior of the building. F. The two employee units will each include a kitchen and bath. One unit will house one person and the other two persons, and both will be restricted to iow income rental and occupancy guidelines, as specified in the Housing Authority memo of November 6, 1986. G. Materials for the building will be wood and stucco, and will be used to create an "alpine chalet" appearance similar to the existing main lodge facility and as depicted in concept in the application. and RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves WI~EREAS, the quota available in the 1986 L-3 zone district competition has been calculated by the Planning Office as being six units; and WHEREAS, the Aspen City Council, at a regular meeting on December 8, 1986, reviewed the scoring by the Commission of the Brass Bed Inn and finds that the six units available from the 1986 L-3 quota and three of the units from the 1987 quota should be awarded to the project for the following reasons: 1. This is a high quality project which substantially exceeded the competitive threshold, and no public purpose would be served by making it compete again next year or by phasing the project. 2. This project, at nine units, is consistent with the philosophy of the L-3 zone to permit small expansions of existing lodges as an incentive for their upgrade. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Aspen, Colorado that it does hereby allocate the six units remaining in the 1986 L-3 quota and three units from the 1987 quota to the Brass Bed Inn. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of Aspen, Colorado that the above allocation shall expire pursuant to Section 24-11.7(a) of the Municipal Code in the event plans, specifications and fees sufficient for the issuance of a building permit for the proposed lodge are not submitted on or before July i , 1989. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves Dated: ~-~~' , 1986. I, Kathryn S. Koch, duly appointed and acting City Clerk of the City of Aspen, Colorado, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and accurate copy of that resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Aspen, Colorado, at a meeting to be held on the ~/~ day of ~i~/~L~cf_,'~ , 1986. h, City Clerk AR. 012