HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.apz.032-95RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REQUESTING CITY PARTICIPATION IN PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO
INDEPENDENCE PASS.
Resolution No. 95-Z~.
WHEREAS, the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission believes the
Independence Pass road to contribute to the scenic qualities of this valley as well
as to possess historic value; and
WHEREAS, the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission is concemed
with the impacts of recent construction work by the Colorado Department of
Transportation, specifically impacts to natural resoumes, historic resoumes, and
community character, and is concerned with the decision making process which
ied to these impacts; and
WHEREAS, the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission wishes to
request that the Colorado Department of Transportation refrain from proceeding
with further improvements to Highway 82 through Independence Pass without
incorporating the recommendations of the local govemments and other
interested citizens into the project.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission that it
requests that this Resolution be forwarded to the Colorado Department of
Transportation and be considered a formal comment on improvements to
Independence P,a~s.
"Sara Garton, Chair
Date signed
Sharon ~, Deputy City Clerk