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RESOLUTION ! ;L (SERIES 1991) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ASPEN, COLORADO APPROVING THE ASPEN MEADOWS CONCEPTUAL SPA PLAN AND ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR FINAL SPA PLAN SUBMISSION WHEREAS, the Aspen City council, in order to establish meaningful goals for the development of the Aspen Meadows, required that a Master Plan be developed by the Meadows Consortium (comprised of the Aspen Institute, Music Associates of Aspen, Aspen Center for Physics, International Design Conference in Aspen, and Savanah Limited Partnership); and WHEREAS, on September 24, 1990 the Aspen Meadows Master Plan was endorsed by the City Council with Resolution #42 (Series 1990); and WHEREAS, on October 16, 1990 the Aspen Planning and Zoning commission adopted the Aspen Meadows Master Plan as an amendment to the Aspen Area Comprehensive Plan by Resolution # 90-14; and WHEREAS, at a regular meeting on November 20, 1990 the Aspen Planning and Zoning commission heard presentations by the Consortium representatives, found that the Conceptual SPA Plan was consistent with the Master Plan and Conceptual SPA standards, and forwarded a recommendation to the City Council for approval with conditions; and WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing on December 10, the City Council heard presentations by the Consortium representatives, opened public comments, then continued the public hearing to December 17; and WHEREAS, on December 17, the city Council continued the public hearing, then closed the public hearing. The Council then discussed the specific conditions recommended by the Planning Commission, and continued the discussions to December 20; and WHEREAS, on December 20, 1990, the city Council approved the Conceptual SPA Plan with conditions, as amended, by a vote of 4-1. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO: Section 1: The city Council finds that the Conceptual Development Plan for the Aspen Meadows Property is consistent with the adopted Meadows Master Plan. 1 .~ . - . Section 2: The Council finds the Conceptual application to be in compliance with Sec. 7-804 (E) of the Aspen Land Use Code (revision date August 1989), Review Standards for Development in a specially Planned Area (SPA). Specifically, the Council makes the following findings for the SPA Review Standards: 1. Whether the proposed development is compatible with or enhances the mix of development in the immediate vicinity of the parcel in terms of land use, density, height, bulk, architecture, landscaping and open space. The Conceptual Plan is consistent with the Meadows Master Plan and preserves the academic and cultural character of the Meadows property while being compatible with development in the immediate vicinity. The Conceptual Plan provides for an acceptable increase in density, while preserving important open space. Specif ics about architecture and landscaping will be addressed at Final Development Plan, with the adopted Meadows Master Plan and HPC review providing the applicant with adequate guidance. 2. Whether su:fficient public facilities and roads exist to service the proposed development. The Conceptual Plan provides adequate public facilities and roads to adequately serve the development. 3 . Whether the parcel proposed for development is generally suitable for development, considering the slope, ground instability and the possibility of mud flow, rock falls, avalanche dangers and flood hazards. The Conceptual Plan proposes development on land which is suitable for development. Riparian areas, flood plains, and steep slopes are not being proposed for development. Whether the proposed development creatively employs land planning techniques to preserve significant view planes, avoid adverse environmental impacts and provide open space, trails and similar amenities for the users of the project and the public at large. The Conceptual Plan has endeavored to preserve significant open space areas, as well as environmentally sensitive areas through clustering of nel'i development. The Conceptual Plan also provides a publ ic trail network through the site in order to enhance the city- wide trail system. These efforts are consistent with the Meadows Master Plan and its vision for the property. 4. 5. Whether the proposed development is in compliance with the Aspen Area Comprehensive Plan. The Conceptual Plan is in compliance with the Meadows Master Plan which was adopted as an element of the Aspen Area Comprehensive Plan. 2 .~ . e . Whether the proposed development will require the expendi- ture of excessive public funds to provide public facilities for the parcel, or the surrounding neighborhood. The Conceptual Plan provides for adequate public facilities for the proposed development without adversely effecting the surrounding neighborhood. The provision of these publ ic facilities is at the expense of the applicant and will be detailed in the Final Development Plan. 7. Whether proposed development on slopes in excess of twenty percent (20%) meet the slope reduction and density requirements of Sec. 7-903(B) (2) (b). The Conceptual Plan is in compliance with this standard because this property has no underlying zoning, therefore, the property has no density requirement to reduce. 6. 8. Whether there are sufficient proposed development. The residential Growth Management Development Plan approval. GMQS allotments for the applicant shall receive allotment prior to Final Section 3: The City Council approves the Aspen Meadows Conceptual SPA Plan with the following conditions: Prior to submission for Final Development Review: 1. The applicant shall submit a construction schedule. 2. The visual impact (height and linear appearance) of the underground parking lot at the tennis courts shall be reduced as much as possible. A detailed parking plan shall be provided indicating any existing parking to be removed and any proposed parking at the Meadows. 3. Those elements listed in the Master Plan must receive Conceptual and Final approval by the Historic Preservation committee (HPC) unless the HPC determines that final approval is not necessary prior to Final SPA submission. 4. A Subdivision Plat in full compliance with Section 7-1004 D.l and D.2 shall be submitted which describes the specific parcels to be held in separate ownership, including the Conservation Area to be purchased by the city. 5. Trail easements on the Meadows property must be dedicated on the Subdivision Plat consistent with the Meado\'is Master Plan. The trail accessing the west Meadows area from Seventh at North shall follow the boundary of the racetrack open space as shown on the Master Plan. 6. All utilities shall be underground. Easement needs of each 3 . e . utility shall be addressed at Final submission. Major utilities mU5t sign off on final submission. 7. The applicant shall investigate with the Engineering Department how to comply with drainage and runoff issues and be prepared to specify mitigation in the final application and grant all easements as required. B. Seventh street shall be the primary access for two way traffic into and out of the Meadows. 9. Costs associated with the Seventh Street expansions or alterations shall be borne by the applicant. 10. Trails and bikeways shall be implemented in compliance with the adopted Pedestrian and Bikeway Plan. The pedestrian trail along the old Meadows road alignment shall be reconfigured to conform to design standards set forth in this plan. 11. A fugitive dust control plan must be approved by state and County agencies prior to issuance of any excavation or building permits. 12. Food service facilities shall comply with all state and local environmental health codes. 13. Energy efficient measures shall be a priority throughout the Meadows property. 14. Housing mitigation for the 23.69 low income employees shall be provided through cash-in-lieu for 16.69 employees as well as on-site housing for seven employees, deed restricted to low income. 15. The affordable housing units must be deed restricted the Housing Authority's requirements for size, type, income, and occupancy standards. meeting asset, 16. Condominiumization fees shall be paid for the eight existing 3 bedroom townhomes totaling $64,240, payable before plats are filed. 17. New residential units must receive GMQS allotments prior to Final SPA approval. lB. The following areas shall be rezoned to a new zone district called OS-Open Space: the 25 acre parcel currently zoned C- Conservation (with consent of the applicant), the Racetrack, Sage Meadow, Anderson Park, and the Tent Meadow, as designated in the Master Plan. Upon further review, some historic use of the parcel may indicate a slightly different approach to zoning (SPA) . 4 .~ . e . 19. The Rehearsal Hall shall be located to Tent and shall be screened along the boundary with a vegetative buffer. 20. A detailed description of the use program for the Rehearsal Hall shall be provided. This must address seasonal use, daily use, use by outside entities, public performances, etc. the east of the Music eastern MAA property 21. A fire concert with submission. suppression/protection plan must be developed in the Fire Marshall's Office and included in the Final 23. The applicant shall commit to making necessary corrections to the Sanitation District trunk line as mentioned in the referral letter. 24. A detailed transportation plan shall be submitted with the Final Plan application. The bus loading area and its interface with pedestrian access ways must be addressed. The transportation plan shall also provide specific details on items mentioned in the Master Plan: vehicle size regulations, small non-diesel buses, Rio Grande shuttle, paid parking, residential parking permits, lodge 1 imousine, and which possibly includes paving the M.A.A. parking lot. In addition the transportation plan shall evaluate the effectiveness of less underground parking and a better transit system throughout the property. 25. The proposed building envelope for the Health Club expansion shall be shown on the Final SPA Plan. The building shall not be expanded any further to the north. When designing the new road in front of the club, the trees and pond shall be kept or relocated. 26. Impacts of construction and development on the Meadows property to wildlife and native vegetation should be addressed at the final development plan and appropriate mitigation measures placed on the final approval. 27. A digitized copy of the Subdivision plat is requested by the Engineering Department prior to recordation. Dated: c;? <<-~- ~ 1 c:</ ' 199;. ~~~ William L. Stirling, Mayor I, Kathryn S. Koch, duly appointed and acting City Clerk do 5 ~ . e . 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 held ~.a.L {;I'" /;1 , 19~. ~h~~'~~k ,- jtkvj/meadows.ccreso 6 .4