HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.apz.029-97 RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
GRANTING APPROVAL FOR A GMQS EXEMPTION FOR A CHANGE IN
USE AND RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE SUBDIVISION FOR THE
FIRESIDE LODGE LOCATED AT 130 W. COOPER AVE.
CITY OF ASPEN
Resolution 97-~~
WHEREAS, The Community Development Department received an application
from Fireside Townhomes, LLC, for a GMQS exemption for a change in use and
subdivision for the Fireside Lodge, located at 130 W. Cooper Ave. in the City of Aspen,
more specifically described as follows:
Lots K, L, M, N, O, and P' Block 61
City and Townsite of Aspen,
County of Pitkin, State of Colorado; and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Section 26.100.050 C. 2. a. of the Aspen Municipal
Code, a GMQS exemption for a change in use may be approved by the Planning and
Zoning Commission and pursuant to Section 26.88.040 of the Aspen Municipal Code,
subdivisions may be recommended to the City Council for approval by the Planning and
Zoning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Office, City Engineering, Parks Department, Aspen
ConSolidated Sanitation District, Environmental Health Department and Community
Development Department reviewed the proposal and recommended approval with
conditions; and
WHEREAS, the above referenced application was legally noticed for a public
hearing; and
WHEREAS, during the public hearing on May 20, 1997, the Planning and
Zoning Commission approved by a 4 to 0 vote the GMQS exemption for a change in use
and recommended approval of the subdivision, with conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission that the GMQS
exemption for a change in use and the removal of the LP Overlay on the subject property
is hereby approved, and the subdivision is recommended for approval to City Council,
subject to the following conditions:
1. That the Environmental Health Dept. receive and approve a fireplace/woodstove
application before approval be given for a building permit;
2. That the applicant agrees to join any improvement districts that are formed for the
purpose of constructing improvements in adjacent public rights-of-way. The
agreement shall be executed and recorded concurrent with.the final subdivision plat;
3. That the required ASCD tap permits be completed prior to the issuance of a building
permit;
4. That the existing service line be abandoned, and that the new units be served by four
individual service lines. If any other configuration is considered, shared service line
agreements and superintendent approval would be required;
5. That a copy of the sOils report be submitted with the final site development plans for
the building permit;
6. That a drainage report and mitigation plans be completed, stamped and signed by a
Colorado licensed Engineer and be included in the site development plans submitted
for the demolition permit;
7. That utility meters and service connection points be accessible to service personnel
and not be obstructed by garbage or recycling containers, other structures or
vegetation. Any new surface utilities requiring a pedestal or other above ground
equipment be installed on an easement provided by the property owner and not
located within the public rights-of-way;
8. That the cash-in-lieu payment for school land dedication be submitted at time of
building permit;
9. That the required GIS data in a digital format acceptable to the Community
Development Dept. be submitted with the final plat;
10. That a subdivision plat and agreement be prepared and recorded following approval
by City Council if such approval is granted. All the conditions of approval should be
included in the final plat which will meet city and state codes regarding subdivisions.
This plat should be recorded prior to issuance of permits for demolition and re-
development of the property. The condominium plat will be recorded at substantial
completion and prior to issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy.
11. That the project include the installation of an approved automatic fire sprinkler
system;
12. That the applicant work with the Parks Dept. to determine the appropriate spacing and
species for street trees and that the mature Spruce trees near the intersection be fenced
off with protective fencing to minimize damage during demolition and construction;
and
13. All material representations made by the applicant in the application and during public
hearings shall be adhered to and considered conditisns of approval, unless otherwise
amended.
14. That if the two additional bedrooms allocated through the May 6, 1997 Small Lodge
Lottery are not used within 18 months of the May 6th date, then those two bedrooms
will revert back into the lottery allocations for subsequent competition.
APPROVED by the Commission at its meeting on May 20, 1997.
Approved as to Form'
City Attorney
Attest:
J,~ie Lothian, De"-~ut~y City Clerk
Planning and Zoning Commission'
Sara Garton, Chairperson
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