HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.120-00RESOLUTION NO. 120
(SERIES OF 2000)
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL DETERMINING THE
ELIGIBILITY OF DEVELOPMENT REASONABLY NECEgSARY FOR THE
CONVENIENCE AND WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC (~~)
AFFORDABLE HOUSING/FREE MARKET HOUSr~'G (70/30%) ON
PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF ASPEN AND THE BAR/X RANCH,
LLC, COMMONLY KNOWN AS "BURLINGAME RANCH~' LOCATED IN
BOTH THE CITY OF ASPEN AND PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO.
WHEREAS, on September 6, 2000, the Community Development Department
received a completed application from the Director of the Aspen/Pitkin County Housing
Authority on behalf of the City of Aspen and Bar/X Ranch LLC, for a determination of
eligibility for development reasonably necessary for the convenience and welfare of the
public (COWOP) for an affordable housing/free market housing project (70/30%) on land
owned by the City of Aspen and Bar/X Ranch LLC, located contiguous to Highway 82
and accessed by Stage Road., located in both the City of Aspen and Pitkin County (a.k.a.
"Burlingame Ranch"); and
WHEREAS, the western portion of the property known as "Deer Hill" was
annexed into the City of Aspen on January 25,1998, (Ordinance No.54, Series 1998). The
remainder of the subject property is the subject of an annexation petition filed with the
City of Aspen and such petition was deemed by:the City of Aspen City Council to meet
the requirements for annexation on September<~q, 2000, (Resolution No. 123, Series of
2000). Said annexation would bring all of the Burlingame Ranch subject property into
the City of Aspen; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26.500.050 of the Land Use Code, the City
Council may make a determination whether a proposed development is reasonably
necessarv for the convenience and welfare of the public by applying the standards of
Section 26.500.040 during a duly noticed public hearing after taking and considering
comments from the general public, and a recommendation from the Community
Development Director; and,
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director determined that the proposed
development may be eligible for consideration as a project reasonably necessary for the
convenience or welfare of the public, and notified in writing the Planning and Zoning
Commission and the Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority the date of the public
hearing before the City Council at which time a determination is to be made concerning
eligibility of the proposed development; and,
WHEREAS, the Aspen City Council 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, and has taken and considered public comment at a public hearing;
and,
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the development proposal meets or
exceeds the Standards for Determination, Section 26.500.040, for the following reasons:
1. The project would provide for much needed employee housing to meet the stated
goals of the Aspen Area Community Plan, adopted February 28, 2000;
2. The subject property is owned by the City of Aspen and Bar/X Ranch LLC, with
whom the City of Aspen has entered into a preannexation agreement creating a
partnership for the development of the property;
3. The development project would be initiated and carried out by the City of Aspen and
Bar/X Ranch LLC, for employee housing to meet the housing needs of employees of
within Pitkin County and free market housing; and,
4. The project stands to be of higher quality through utilizing an interactive and
multidisciplinary approach with a diverse COWOP task team, including neighbors of
the project and persons with special interest in the property and its development.
WHEREAS, the City Council 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 COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO THAT:
Section 1
Pursuant to Section 26.500.040 of the Land Use Code, the proposed City of Aspen and
Bar/X Ranch LLC, Burlingame Ranch affordable housing/free market housing project on
Highway 82 and Stage Road as described herein is determined to be eligible development
necessary for the Convenience and Welfare of the Public.
Section 2
Pursuant to Section 26.500.050(B)(b), the procedure and standards for review of the
affordable housing project shall be:
Process:
1. Task Force Team convenes and establishes its role, meeting schedule, meeting
procedural protocol and meeting rules for the conduct of business of the Burlingame
Ranch Task Force Team.
2. Task Force Team and Staff develops a specific Citizen Involvement Process for the
Burlingame Ranch planning process.
3. Task Force Team and Staff develop the prOgram Description (# °funits, density,
housing types, qualitative features of the development project).
4. Staff and consultants develop Conceptual Design Development (including site plan,
engineering, architectural and landscaping features).
5. Community Development and Interdepartmental Technical Staff Review.
6. Task Force Team conducts project develoPment and review (in Public hearings).
Task FOrCe Team and staff develOpS and formUlates recommendation to City
Council.
Formal review and action taken by City Council through ordinance adoption.
Standards:
1. Section 26.445.050, Review Standards: planned Unit Development.
2. Section 26.440.050, Review StandardS: Specially Planned Area, if determined to be
necessary during project development and review.
3. Section 26.425.040, Review Standards: Conditional Uses, if determined to be ~
necessary during project development and review.
4. Section 26.435, Development in Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA), if
determined to be necessary during project development and review.
Section 3
Pursuant to Section 26.500.050(B)(c), the Task Force Team to design and review the
development proposal shall include representatives from the following:
City of Aspen City Council (2 official designees, all may attend)
Representative of Bar/X Ranch LLC (1)
City of Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission (2)
Pitkin County Planning and Zoning CommiSsiOn (1)
Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Board (2)
Aspen Valley Land Trust (1)
Many Voices (1)
AsPen AirPort Business Center (1)
Public (2 members required, one representing Aspen Chamber Resort Association and
one representing "qualified employees")
Representative of the disabled
It is acknowledged through this resolution that it will be beneficial for manY interested
parties beyond those identified in the above noted list to be involved in the CoWOp
process for Burlingame Ranch and that the opportunity for involvement is created
through this process. Certain interested parties will be provided with notiCe (either
mailed or through notices of general circulation) of the Burlingame Ranch Task Force
Team schedule of public hearings. At a minimum, these entities include the following:
Aspen School District
Aspen Valley Hospital
Aspen Ski Company
Aspen Fire District
Child Care Providers, including Kids First
Emergency WorkerS (police, fire, rescue)
Music Associates of Aspen
Maroon Creek Club Homeowners Association
Roaring Fork Transit Authority
QUalified EmploYees (by notice(s) of general circUlation)
public hearings.
It is also acknowledged through this resolution that numerous City Departments, other
governmental or district agencies and Consultants will prOvide technical assiStance and
analysis as determined to be necessary and/or as required by the City of Aspen Land Use
Code.
Section 4
Pursuant to Section 26.500.050(B)(d), the proposed timeframe for the procedures to be
used to review the proposed development are anticipated t° be completed within
approximately twelve (12) months from the date of this resolution.
1. Task Force Team convenes and establishes its role, meeting schedule, meeting
procedural protocol and rules for the conduct of business of the Burlingame Ranch
Task Force Team: (2 months, October and November, 2000)
2. Task Force Team and Staff develops a specific Citizen Involvement Process for the
Burlingame Ranch planning process. (1 months, November, 2000)
3. Task Force Team and Staff develop the Program Description (# of units, density,
housing types, qualitative features of the development Project, etc.). (4 months,
December, 2000 through March/April 2001)
4. staff and consultants develop Conceptual Design Development (including site plan,
engineering, architectural and landscaping features) and including Community
Development and interdepartmental technical Staff review. (3 mOnths, May-July,
2001)
5. Task Force T~m ~d StaffCOndu~tfinal project development, reView and analysis.
Task Force Team and Staff formulates recommendation and forwards to City
Council. (1 month, August, 2001)
6. Formal review and action taken by City Council by ordinance adoption. (September
2001)
FINALLY, adopted, passed and approved this 25th day of September, 2000.
Attest:
'athryn S. ~h, City Clerk [ Rachel Richards, M~..yor ~
Approved as to form:
John ~x~fe~r,~'~ity Atto-mey
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