HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.apz.013-05RESOLUTION NO.13
(Series of 2005)
RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
APPROVING A VARIANCE TO THE ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT DESIGN
STANDARDS TO ALLOW FOR EXPANSION OF THE CARRIAGE HOUSE AT 860
ROARING FORK ROAD, C1TY OF ASPEN, PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO.
Parcel No. 2735-121-04-013
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department received an application from
Davis Horn Inc., on behalf of Gary and Laura Lauder, seeking a special review approval for a
variance from Section 26.520.050, Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Standards to allow the
Applicants to add 120 square feet of floor area to the carriage house on their property located at
860 Roaring Fork Road, in thc City of Aspen, Colorado; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26.520.050 of the Aspen Municipal Code, Community
Development Department staff reviewed the applicant's application for compliance with the
Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Standards Section of the Aspen Municipal Code and found the
submitted development application to be consistent with Review Standards pursuant to
26.520.050(4) and 26.520.050(5); and,
WHEREAS all applications for Special Review for variations from the ADU Design
Standards of Section 26.520.050 must meet the following review standards:
b)
The proposed ADU is designed in a manner which promotes the purpose of the ADU
program, promotes the purpose of the zone district in which it is proposed, and promotes
the units general livability; and
The proposed ADU is designed to be compatible with, and subordinate in character to, the
primary residence considering all dimensions, site configuration, landscaping, privacy,
and historical significance of the property; and
c)
The proposed ADU is designed in a manner which is compatible with or enhances the
character of the neighborhood considering all dimensions, density, designated view
planes, operating characteristics, traffic, availability of off-street parking, availability
of transit services, and walking proximity to employment and recreational opportunities;
and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26.312.030.C Subsection 3 (per Ordinance No. 35,
Series of 2004) Section 26.312.030.C of the City of Aspen Municipal Code a detached ADU or
Carriage House structure may be enlarged or expanded by up to five hundred (500) square feet of
floor area, provided that this bonus floor area shall go entirely to the detached ADU or Carriage
House and also provided that the ADU or Carriage House does not exceed the maximum size
allowed for an ADU or Carriage House. The enlargement or expansion must comply with all
other requirements of this Title, and shall receive development review approval as required by
26.520, Accessory Dwelling Units, and Special Review approval pursuant to Section 26.430;
and,
WHEREAS all applications for Special Review for variations fi.om the ADU Design
Standards of Section 26.520.050 must meet the following review standards in order for the
Planning and Zoning Commission:
The proposed ADU is designed in a manner which promotes the purpose of the ADU
program, promotes the purpose of the zone district in which it is proposed, and promotes
the units general livability; and
The proposed ADU is designed to be compatible with, and subordinate in character to,
the primary residence considering all dimensions, site configuration, landscaping,
privacy, and historical significance of the property; and
h)
The proposed ADU is designed in a manner which is compatible with or enhances the
character of the neighborhood considering all dimensions, density, designated view
planes, operating characteristics, traffic, availability of off-street parking, availability of
transit services, and walking proximity to employment and recreational opportunities;
and,
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director, at~er review of the requested
variances, recommended approval of the special review to allow the applicant to vary the ADU
design standards to construct the additional square footage to the Carriage House; and,
WHEREAS, during a duly noticed public hearing at a regular meeting on March 15,
2005, the Planning and Zoning Commission, approved by a vote of seven to zero (7 - 0) a special
review application to vary the ADU design standards to allow for the Applicant to make a 120
square foot addition to the Carriage House at 860 Roaring Fork Road, City of Aspen, Pitkin
County, Colorado.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission:
Section 1
That a special review for a variance fi.om the ADU Design Standards to allow for the 120 square
foot addition to the Carriage House at 860 Roaring Fork Road, City of Aspen, Pitkin County,
Colorado, is approved pursuant to Land Use Code Section 26.430, Special Review.
Section 2
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 prior ordinances.
Section 3
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 thc validity of the remaining
portions thereo£
Section 4
All material representations and commitments made by thc Applicant pursuant to the development
proposal approvals as herein awarded, whether in public hearing or documentation presented before
the 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.
APPROVED by the City of Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission at its regular meeting on
March 15, 2005.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
ATTEST:
t~ckie Lothian,tDeputy City Clerk
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