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HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.hpc.019-2000RESOLUTION NO. 19 (SEKIES OF 2000) RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION APPROVING A SPECIAL REVIEW FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT DESIGN STANDARDS FOR PARKING FOR AN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT TO BE LOCATED IN THE GREENBERG SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, 240 LAKE AVENUE, CITY OF ASPEN, PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO. Parcel No. 2735-124-07-004 WHERE. AS, the Community Development Department received an application from Ronald K. Greenberg, owner, represented by Gilbert Sanchez, AIA, for Special Review for a variance from the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Design Standards for Parking for an ADU of approximately six hundred and seventy one (671) square feet to be located beneath a detached garage of a single family residence and historic landmark at 240 Lake Avenue, City of Aspen; and, WHEREAS, the parcel is approximately 14,220 square feet, located in the Medium-Density Residential (R-6) Zone District; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26.520.050, Design Standards, one parking space for an ADU shall be provided on-site and shall remain available for the benefit of the ADU resident; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26.520.080(D), Special Review, an application requesting a variance from the ADU design standards for a Historic Landmark may be approved at a public hearing by the Historic Preservation Commission based on conformance with the review criteria of said Section; and, WHEREAS, the Community Development Department reviewed the proposal and recommended approval with conditions; and, WHEREAS, during a duly noticed public hearing at a regular meeting on April 26, 2000, the Historic Preservation Commission approved, by a four to zero (4 -0) vote, a variance from the ADU parking standards for an Accessory Dwelling Unit to be located beneath a detached garage of a single family residence, 240 Lake Avenue, with the conditions recommended by the Community Development Department. WHEREAS, the Aspen Historic Preservation Commission fmds that the development proposal meets or exceeds all applicable development standards and that the approval of the development proposal, with conditions, is consistent with the goals and elements of the Aspen Area Community Plan; and, WHEREAS, the Aspen Historic Preservation Commission finds that this Resolution furthers and is necessary for the promotion of public health, safety, and welfare. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission: That a Special Review for a variance from the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Design Standards for Parking for an ADU of approximately six hundred and seventy one (671) square feet to be located beneath a detached garage of a single family residence and historic landmark at 240 Lake Avenue, City of Aspen, is approved with the following conditions: 1. All prior City of Aspen approvals shall remain in full force and effect. 2. The building permit application shall include: a) a copy of the Historic Preservation Comnlission resolution. b) a current Site Improvement Survey indicating the nature of all easements of record indicated on the property title commitment. c) a completed and recorded sidewalk, curb, and gutter construction agreement and an agreement to join any future improvement districts for the purpose of constructing improvements which benefit the property under an assessment formula. d) a completed and recorded ADU deed restriction on the property, a form for which may be obtained from the Housing Office. The deed restriction shall be noted on the building permit plans. e) a drainage report and 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. Ifa ground recharge system is required, a soil percolation report will be required to correctly size the facility. A 2 year storm frequency should be used in designing any drainage improvements. If drywells are an acceptable solution for site drainage, a soils report must be provided with percolation test to verify the feasibility of this type system. Drywells may not be placed within utility easements. The foundation drainage system should be separate from storm drainage, must be detained on site, and must be shown on the drainage plan. The drainage may be conveyed to existing landscaped areas if the drainage report demonstrates that the percolation rate and the retention volume meet the design storm. f) a tree removal or relocation permit from the City Parks Department for any trees to be removed or relocated. g) a completed tap permit with the Aspen Consolidated Sanitation District. The applicant shall connect the ADU to the sanitary sewer in a manner acceptable to the ACSD superintendent. 3. The building permit plans shall reflecffindicate: a) Conformance with all aspects of the City's Residential Design Standards, or City of Aspen documentation demonstrating approvals for variances from the standards. b) Conformance with all of aspects of the City's Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards, except the provision of providing one on-site parking space. c) The ADU meets all applicable UBC requirements for light and air. d) A fire suppression system if the gross square footage of the structure exceeds 5,000 square feet. 4. The applicant should provide separate utility taps and meters for each residential unit. 5. All utility meters and any new utility pedestals or transformers must be installed on the applicant's property and not in any public right-of-way. Easements must be provided for pedestals. All utility locations and easements must be delineated on the site improvement survey. Meter locations must be accessible for reading and may not be obstructed. 6. The applicant must receive approval for any work within public rights-of-way from the appropriate City Department. This includes, but is not limited to, approval for a mailbox and landscaping from the City Streets Department. 7. All construction vehicles, materials, and debris shall be maintained on-site and not within public rights-of-way tmless specifically approved by the Director of the Streets Department. The applicant shall inform the contractor of this condition. 8. The applicant shall abide by all noise ordinances. Construction activity is limited to the hours between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 9. Before applying for a building permit, the applicant shall record this Historic Preservation Commission Resolution with the Pitldn County Clerk and Recorder located in the Courthouse Plaza Building. There is a per page recordation fee. In the alternative, the applicant may pay this fee to the City Clerk who will record the resolution. 10. All material representations made by the applicant in the application and during public meetings with the Historic Preservation Commission shall be adhered to and considered conditions of approval, unless otherwise amended by other conditions. APPROVED by the Commission at its regular meeting on April 26, 2000. APPROVED AS TO FORM: David }Io~fer, Assistant ~ity Attorney APPROVED BY THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION: ATTEST: /I~athy St~lel~and, Chief Deputy Clerk