HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.apz.005-96RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING DENIAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE REZONING FROM R-6
TO AH1/PUD OF THE SMUGGLER AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT LOCATED
AT LOTS 13-16, BLOCK 3, WILLIAMS ADDITION
Resolution No. 96- ~"
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 26.84 and 26.92 of the Aspen Municipal Code, the
Applicants, Ted Guy and David Guthrie, have submitted an application (hereafter the "Plan") to
rezone a 13,465 square foot parcel from R-6 (Medium Density Residential) to AH1/PUD in
conjunction with a request for approval of a Conceptual Planned Unit Development (PUD) Plan
to constrUct a 100% affordable housing project consisting of thirteen deed-restricted units on the
comer of Spruce and South Streets, on Lots 13-16, Block 3, Williams Addition; and
WHEREAS, at regular meetings on April 16 and May 7, 1996, the Planning and Zoning
Commission (hereafter "Commission") reviewed the Plan, agency and public comment thereon,
and those applicable standards as contained in Chapter 26 of the Municipal Code, to wit, Section
26.84.030(B) (Planned Unit Development), Section 26.92.020 (Rezoning), and Ordinance 55,
Series of 1995 (AH1/PUD zone district); and
WHEREAS, the Commission finds that the Plan is not consistent with all elements of the
Aspen Area Community Plan (hereafter "AACP"), specifically with the intent of the AACP to
disperse the impacts of affordable housing throughout the community and not to burden one area
with all of the community's density; and
WHEREAS, the Commission finds that the Plan is not compatible with the character of the
surrounding zone district, specifically the R-6 zoning of the Williams Addition; and
WHEREAS, the Commission finds that the Plan would aggravate the existing traffic in the
area, and would negatively impact the safety of South and Race Streets; and
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WHEREAS, based on the findings noted above, the Commission recommended denial of
the proposed rezoning by a vote of 4-3 at the meeting on May 7, 1996.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission that it does hereby
recommend denial to the City Council of the rezoning to AH1/PUD of the Smuggler Affordable
Housing Project.
APPROVED by the Commission at its regular meeting on May 7, 1996.
Attest:
Amy Sch~id, Deputy City Clerk
Planning and Zoning Commission:
Sara Garton, Chair