HomeMy WebLinkAboutordinance.council.035-05ORDINANCE NO. 35
(SERIES OF 2005)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ASPEN CITY COUNCIL APPROVING
WITH CONDITIONS, THE HYMAN APARTMENTS CONDOMINIUMS
SUBDIVISION AND CONDOMINIUMIZATION TO CONSTRUCT A MUTI-
FAMILY BUILDING CONSISTING OF TWO FREE MARKET RESIDENTIAL
UNITS AND TWO DEED-RESTRICTED AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS ON
THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 306 S. GARMISCH STREET, CITY OF ASPEN,
PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO.
Parcel ID: 2735-124-71-008
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department received an application
from John R. Provine and Ronald E. Soldering, Trustee - Soldering Living Trust, Inc,
represented by Varm Associates, requesting approval of Subdivision, development of
affordable housing, and condominiumization to construct a multi-family building
consisting of two free market residential units and two deed-restricted affordable housing
units located on the property known as 306 S. Garmisch Street; and,
WHEREAS, the subject property is zoned RMF (Residential Multi-Family); and,
WHEREAS, upon review of the application and the applicable code standards,
the Community Development Department recommended approval, with conditions, of the
proposed subdivision and associated land use requests; and,
WHEREAS, during a duly noticed public hearing on July 19, 2005, the Planning
and Zoning Commission opened the hearing, took public testimony, considered pertinent
recommendations and adopted Resolution No. 23, Series of 2005, approving with
conditions, development of affordable housing, and recommending that City Council
approve with conditions, the proposed subdivision and condominiumization to construct a
multi-family building consisting of two free market residential units and two deed-
restricted affbrdable housing units located on the property known as 306 S. Garmisch
Street; 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
taken public testimony and heard the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning
Commission, Community Development Director, and referral agencies of the City of Aspen;
and,
WHEREAS, the Aspen City Council f'mds that the development proposal meets or
exceeds all the applicable development standards and that the approval of the development
proposal, with conditions, is consistent with the goals and elements of the Aspen Area
Con'ununity Plan; and,
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WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this ordinance furthers and is necessary for
the promotion of public health, safety, and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF ASPEN CITY
COUNCIL AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Approval
Pursuant to the procedures and standards set forth in Section 26 of the City of Aspen
Municipal Code, the City Council hereby approves the Hyman Apartments Subdivision
and Condominiumization in order to construct a multi-family building consisting of two
free market residential units and two deed-restricted affordable housing units located on
the property known as 306 S. Garmisch Street.
Section 2: Plat and Agreement
The Applicant shall record a subdivision plat and agreement that meets the requirements of
Land Use Code Section 26.480, Subdivision, within 180 days of approval. The final
Condominiumization Plat may be approved and signed by the Community Development
Director.
Section 3: Building Permit Application
The building permit application shall include the following:
a. A copy of the final Ordinance and recorded P&Z Resolution.
b. The conditions of approval printed on the cover page of the building permit set.
c. A completed tap permit for service with the Aspen Consolidated Sanitation District.
A drainage plan, including an erosion control plan, prepared by a Colorado licensed
Civil Engineer, which maintains sediment and debris on-site during and after
construction. If a ground recharge system is required, a soil percolation report will
be required to correctly size the facility. A 5-year storm frequency should be used
in designing any drainage improvements.
An excavation stabilization plan, construction management plan, and drainage and
soils reports pursuant to the Building Department's requirements. The construction
management plan shall include an identification of construction hauling routes for
review and approval by the City Engineer and Streets Department Superintendent.
A fugitive dust control plan to be reviewed and approved by the Environmental
Health Department.
A detailed excavation plan that utilizes vertical soil stabilization techniques for
review and approval by the City Engineer.
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Accessibility and ADA compliance to all units shall be addressed to satisfactorily
meet the building code.
Section 4: Dimensional Requirements
The redevelopment of the building as presented complies with the dimensional
requirements of the Residential Multi-Family (RMF) Zone District. The structure shall
meet all of the required Residential Design Standards applicable to a multi-family
building.
Section 5: Trash/Utility Service Area
The trash enclosure, located adjacent to the side property line and accessed from the
alley, shall not use a dumpster style trash container. The trash containers shall be wildlife
proof.
Section 6: Enffineerim,
ADA requirements need to be met on the Garmisch and Hyman sidewalks. If they are not
to current standards then replacement is necessary. The Construction Management Plan
(CMP) needs to be submitted before application for the building permit. Included in the
CMP should be the fbllowing topics; construction traffic routing, erosion BMP's, soil
stabilization, drainage impacts, construction phasing plan. The inlet may need to be
moved if replacement of the sid.ewalk is necessary.
Section 7: Affordable Housing
The aftbrdable housing units shall be in compliance with A.P.C.H.A.'s Employee
Housing Guidelines. The Applicant shall record a deed restriction on each of the
aftbrdable housing units at the time of recordation of the condominium plat and prior to
the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the building, classifying the units as
Category 2 units. Included in the governing documents shall be language reflecting the
potential for the units to become ownership units. If the Applicant chooses to deed
restrict the affordable housing units as rental units, the Applicant shall convey a 1/10 of
one percent, undivided interest in the units to the AsperffPitkin County Housing Authority
prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy on any portion of the building. The
units may be deed-restricted as rental units, but the units shall become ownership units at
such time as the owners would request a change to "for-sale" units or at such time as the
Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority deems the units to be out of compliance with the
rental occupancy requirements in the Affordable Housing Guidelines for a period of more
than year. A total of two oft-street parking spaces shall be allocated and reserved for the
affordable housing units.
Section 8: Fire Mitigation
The Applicant shall install a fire sprinkler system and alarm system that meets the
requirements of the Fire Marshal.
Section 9: Water Department Requirements
The Applicant shall comply with the City of Aspen Water System Standards, with Title
25, and with the applicable standards of Title 8 (Water Conservation and Plumbing
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Advisory Code) of the Aspen Municipal Code, as required by the City of Aspen Water
Department. Each of the units within the building shall have individual water meters.
Section 10: Sanitation District Requirements
The Applicant shall comply with the Aspen Consolidated Sanitation District's rules and
regulations. No clear water connections (roof, foundation, perimeter, patio drains) to
ACSD lines shall be allowed. On-site utility plans require approval by ACSD. Old
service line connections in the alley of Block 69 must be excavated and abandoned at the
main sanitary sewer line according to ACSD requirements. Below grade development
may require installation ora pumping system. One tap is allowed for each building.
Shared service line agreements will be required where more than one unit is served by a
single service line. Permanent improvements are prohibited in sewer easements or right
of ways. Landscaping plans will require approval by ACSD where soft and hard
landscaping may impact public ROW or easements to be dedicated to the district.
Section 11: Electrical Department Requirements
The Applicant shall have an electric connect load summary conducted by a licensed
electrician in order to determine if the existing transformer on the neighboring property
has sufficient capacity for the redevelopment. If a new supplemental transformer is
required to be installed on the subject property, the Applicant shall provide for a new
transformer and its location shall be approved by the Community Development
Department prior to installation. The Applicant shall dedicate an easement to allow for
City Utility Personnel to access the supplemental transformer for maintenance purposes,
if' a supplemental transformer is installed. If after the subdivision plat is recorded and in
the event an easement is required, the Community Development Director shall review
and approve the easement on the condominium plat.
Section 12: Exterior Lighting
All exterior lighting shall meet the requirements of the City's Outdoor Lighting Code
pursuant to Land Use Code Section 26.575.150, Outdoor lighting.
Section 13: School Lands Dedication Fee
Pursuant to Land Use Code Section 26.630, School lands dedication, the Applicant shall
pay a fee-in-lieu of land dedication prior to building permit issuance. The City of Aspen
Community Development Department shall calculate the amount due using the
calculation methodology and fee schedule in effect at the time of building permit
submittal. The Applicant shall provide the market value of the land including site
improvements, but excluding the value of structures on the site.
Section 14: Park Development Impact Fee
Pursuant to Land Use Code Section 26.610, Park Development Impact Fee, the Applicant
shall pay a park development impact fee in the amount of $1,818 prior to building permit
issuance. The fee is assessed based on the following calculation:
(three-bedroom or larger fee - two bedroom fee) = park development impact fee
2 (3,634 - 2,725) = park development impact fee
2 (909) -- $1,818.00 TOTAL
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Section 15: Parks
An approved tree removal permit is required prior to submitting the building permit. The
Parks Department sign off will be contingent on the approved tree permit. A detailed tree
protection plan is required as part of the building permit set and should include fence
details and fence locations as well as the following language, "A construction fence shall
be installed at the drip line of each individual or grouping of trees remaining on site. No
excavatiom storage of materials, storage of construction backfill, storage of equipment,
and foot or vehicle traffic will be allowed within the tree protection fence. Contact the
City of Aspen Parks Department for inspection of the fence, 920-5120 before any
construction activities commence. After inspection and approval of the fence location the
fence cannot be moved or removed without permission from the Parks Department or
until the project receives the Certificate of Occupancy." In order to protect the root zones
of the coniferous trees located on the west side of the property, vertical excavation will be
required for the western foundation, no lay backs or over digs will be allowed.
Improvements to both of the City's ROW's shall include irrigation, new sod and soil,
new street tree plantings along Garmisch. Replace one dead street tree on Hyman and
add a new tree planting in the space available on Hyman.
Section 16:
All material representations and commitments made by the Applicant pursuant to the
development proposal approvals as herein awarded, whether in public hearing or
documentation presented before the Planning and Zoning Commission or City Council, axe
hereby incorporated in such plan development approvals and the same shall be complied
with as if fully set forth herein, unless amended by m~ authorized entity.
Section 17:
This ordinance 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 18:
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance 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.
The City Clerk is directed, upon the adoption of this ordinance, to record a copy of this
ordinance in the office of the Pitkin County Clerk and Recorder.
Section 19:
A public heating on this ordinance shall be held on the 12th day of September, 2005, at a
meeting of the Aspen City Council commencing at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers,
Aspen City Hall, Aspen, Colorado, fifieen days prior to which hearing a public notice of the
same shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the City of Aspen.
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INTRODUCED, READ AND ORDERED PUBLISHED as provided by law, by the City
Council of the City of Aspen on the 8~ day of August, 2005.
Attest:
Kathryn/S.~h, ~t~ Helen K. KlanderudT, Ma~or
FINALLY, adopted, passed and approved this 12th day of September, 2005.
Attest:
Kathryn S. Ko,~,'City Clerk
Approved as to form:
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