HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.apz.004-96RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
GRANTING CONCEPTUAL SPA APPROVAL
FOR THE CITY OF ASPEN WATER TREATMENT PLANT
IMPRO~MENTS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO. 7
WHEREAS pursuant to Section 28.80.010 of the Aspen Land Use Regulations, the
purpose of a specially planned area (SPA) is to:
a. Provide design flexibility for land which requires innovative consideration in
those circumstances where traditional zoning techniques do not adequately
address its historical significance, natural features, unique physical character,
or location, and where potential exists for community benefit from
comprehensive development, and
b. Allow the development of mixed land uses through the encouragement of
innovative design practices which permit variations from standard zone district
land uses and dimensional requirements, and
c. Establish a procedure by which land upon which multiple uses exist, or are
considered appropriate, can be planned and redeveloped in a way that provides
for the greatest public benefit, and
WItEREAS Section 26.80.040(B)(8) provides that in the review of a conceptual
development plan, consideration will be given only to the general concept for the
development. During the review of the final development plan, detailed evaluation
of the specific aspects of the development will be accomplished, and
WHEREAS the standards for review for a conceptual SPA are as follows:
a. 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.
b. Whether sufficient public facilities and roads exist to service the proposed
development.
c. 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.
d. 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.
e. Whether the proposed development is in compliance with the Aspen Area
Comprehensive Plan.
f. Whether the proposed development will require the expenditure of excessive
public funds to provide public facilities for the parcel, or the surrounding
neighborhood.
g. Whether proposed development on slopes in excess of twenty percent (20%)
meet the slope reduction and density requirements of Section 26. 84. 03 0(B)(2)(b).
h. Whether there are sufficient GMQS allotments for the proposed development, and
WHEREAS the City of Aspen, Colorado, submitted an application for the proposed
Water Treatment and Affordable Housing Project, and
WHEREAS a public heating was held at a regular meeting of the Aspen Planning and
Zoning Commission on April 16, 1996, at which the Commission considered and
approved the conceptual SPA by a vote of_____ to~ with conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That the Conceptual SPA for the City of Aspen Water Treatment Plant Improvements
and Affordable Housing Project be approved with the following conditions:
1. All material representations made by the applicant in the application and during
public meetings with the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be adhered to
and considered conditions of approval, unless otherwise amended by other
conditions herein.
2. The applicant shall provide at final SPA review a detailed plan for retaining and
revegetating the Doolittle Road cuts, disturbed areas or easements, and building
envelopes. Such a plan shall include section details, plant species list and
construction and planting schedules.
3. The trail alignment shall be staked in the field for review by Staff and the
Commission at the time of Final SPA review. The trail alignment must avoid as
much existing vegetation as possible. Plans submitted at Final SPA review shall
include proposed surface type and width. A plan for snowplowing and
maintenance must also be provided for review.
4. In no case shall the new residential structures be washed with light from any
exterior light fixtures. Additional lighting needs for the trail and roadway must
be specified at the time of Final SPA review.
5. Residents from adjacent residential areas should be included in planning and
design of the proposed park area. At the time of Final SPA review, the
applicant shall be prepared to address what levels of participation is envisioned
for improvements to the park area.
6. The Phase II Environmental Audit must be included in the Final SPA submittal.
7. Specific signage, speed limits, pedestrian treatments and potential traffic calming
measures to address the mix of traffic on Doolittle Road shall be approved by the
City Engineer and submitted at the time of Final SPA review.
8. The applicant shall submit elevations of all water treatment plant structures
proposed for improvements at the time of Final SPA review. These elevations
should be sufficient for Staff and the Commission to review the proposed
improvements in the context of potential visual impact from proposed and
existing development.
APPROVED by the Commission at its regular meeting on the 16th day of
April, 1996.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Sara Garton, Chair
ATTEST:
Deputy C~y Clerk