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Home My WebLink Aboutresolution.apz.002-89RESOLUTION OF TH~ ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE RIO GRANDE FINAL SPA AND G~QS EXEMPTION FOR '1'~ PITKIN COUNTY LIBRARY, PARKING FACILITY AND TRANSPORTATION CENTER Resolution No. 89-2 WHEREAS, the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission (hereinafter "Commission") has reviewed the Library and Parking Facility applications for Final SPA approval and Growth Management Quota System Exemption (GMQS) at public hearings held on December 13 and 27, 1988 and January 10, 1989; and WHEREAS, the Commission finds that the applications comply with Conceptual SPA approval; and WHEREAS, based upon their review of these applications the Commission findings were as follows: Parking Facility - The Commission finds that the design of the parking facility is appropriate for the site; that the snow shedding problem on the north face of the transportation Center roof, has been resolved; and that the size and location of the elevator building is appropriate. Transportation Center - The Commission finds that the Transportation Center is an essential community facility because it is an asset to the community's transportation system and therefore is exempt from GMQS. Spring Street Extension - The Commission finds that the new location of Spring Street extension works well for the parking facility and the transportation center and does not disturb the playing field; however, the Commission still prefers that the new access road be located to the north and encourages Council to consider this alignment if the budget allows. Further, P&Z requests that Council give the new access road a name other than the Spring Street extension. Cap's - The Commission finds that Stony Davis (Cap's) has been extremely cooperative throughout this process and that the City and Caps should begin work to implement the necessary land exchange between the City and Caps which was Resolution No. 89-2 Page 2 approved by the voters in August, 1988. Further, and Cap's should identify and agree to specific for access to Cap's. the City easements Library - The Commission finds that the north facade and the northeast corner of the Library structure are too massive and therefore, directs the applicant to address those concerns. The majority of the Commission is, however, generally satisfied with the design and disagrees with staff about the importance of the open space located at the southwest corner of the site, the Commission finds this open space important to Mill Street. The Commission also finds that the Library should not be required to mitigate their parking impact for the following reasons: o Both the library and parking facility are public projects using public funds. o Staff assumes that a library in an urban location such as the Rio Grande will generate a significant amount of walking, transit and multi-destination automobile trips during the work day. During the weekend and especially the evening, the library may generate primarily destination trips, however, the weekends and evenings are off-peak times when the parking facility has excess capacity. Library (public) funds used for parking may compete directly with funding for other valuable community services offered by the library or may compete directly with desired design changes suggested by the P&Z or Council. The Transportation Plan found that restricted parking spaces, i.e., "Library Parking Only", reduced the effective utilization rate of that space by 25 percent. A condition of approval would be that the Library Board not request exclusive parking for library patrons in the parking facility. Further, the P&Z finds that if the Library integrates its elevator with the parking facility, then the Library's parking impact will have been mitigated. o o The Library Board is required to fully mitigate all other impacts. The Library Board can offer free bus passes or other incentives to induce employees to walk, bike Resolution No. 89-2 Page 3 or ride transit. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission that it does hereby recommend that the city Council grant to the Library and Parking Facility applicants Final SPA approval and Exemption from the Growth Management Quota System with the following conditions: Conditions for the Library As part of City Council review, the Applicant shall provide to the satisfaction of the Engineering Department the following (the Engineering Department shall then provide the Planning office with a memorandum confirming their satisfaction). ae An amended drainage plan with adequate detail to address the concerns of the Sanitation District. DJ An SPA plat with property boundaries and signature blocks. Ce A separate plat sheet showing all utility locations within the property boundaries and with signature blocks for each utility certifying locations. That the trash area will function and be appropriately designed. Any sidewalk or right-of-way improvements must comply with the City's Streetscape Guidelines. e Prior to issuance of a Building Permit the Applicant shall develop a Fugitive Dust Control Program, to the satisfaction of the Environmental Health office. The Applicant shall contact the Environmental Health office in the event that contaminated soils are discovered during excavation and shall meet any requirements imposed by that office. Se The Applicant shall agree to purchase bus passes for its down valley employees as a method of reducing its parking impact on the new parking facility. Resolution No. 89-2 Page 4 6. As part of City Council review, the Applicant and the City shall investigate the possibility of providing a snowmelt system for pedestrian areas. As part of City Council review, the Applicant shall demonstrate how the elevator for the Library will function for the parking structure. The Library will not request or receive approval for parking spaces restricted to Library patrons only. The alley between the Rio Grande site and Main Street shall be resurfaced and improved for pedestrian purposes as the concept plan illustrated. Both the Library and the City shall share the cost based on where each entity borders the alley. Conditions for the Parking Facility The Employee Generation figure shall be adjusted to reflect an additional .5 FTE for the Parks Department and an additional 6 FTE for the Transportation Center. The Housing Authority shall conduct an employee audit two years after this facility is operating and make any necessary adjustments. As part of City Council review the Applicant shall provide to the satisfaction of the Engineering Department the following (the Engineering Department shall then provide the Planning Office with a memorandum confirming their satisfaction). An amended drainage plan with adequate detail to address the concerns of the Sanitation District. be An SPA plat with property boundaries and signature blocks. A separate plat sheet showing all utility locations within the property boundaries and with signature blocks for each utility certifying locations. That the trash area will function and be appropriately designed. Any sidewalk or right-of-way improvements must comply with the city's Streetscape Guidelines. 4. The alley between the Rio Grande site and Main Street Resolution No. 89-2 Page 5 shall be resurfaced and improved for pedestrian purposes as the concept plan illustrated. Both the Library and the City shall share the cost based on where each entity borders the alley. St Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit the Applicant shall develop a Fugitive Dust Control Program, to the satisfaction of the Environmental Health office. Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit the Applicant shall apply for an Air Pollution Emissions Notice. The Applicant shall contact the Environmental Health office in the event that contaminated soils are discovered during excavation. Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit the Applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Environmental Health office that the air quality standards for ticket booth attendants is acceptable. e As part of City Council review, the Applicant and the Library shall work together to provide a snowmelt system for pedestrian thoroughfares and especially stairways which are part of the parking facility. 10. Prior to Council review the text of the final application shall identify trolleys and buses as adequate transit vehicles for the downtown shuttle route. 11. The City and Caps shall implement the land exchange, including access easements, with Caps which the voters approved in the Summer of 1988, as part of this review. BE IT FURTHER RE$OL~-ED that the Commission recommends the Council undertake the following: The implementation of an informational and directional sign program for the parking facility. Increased enforcement of on-street parking requirements in the downtown. Review the existing time zone requirements for parking in the downtown. 4. Add pedestrian amenities to the downtown, especially in Resolution No. 89-2 Page 6 the Galena Street corridor. 5. That Council allow P&Z to formally review the parking facility's operations plan. 6. That the Council rename the new access road Hallam Street or some other appropriate name. APPROVED by the Commission at a special meeting on January 10, 1989. ATTEST: ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Jan Carney, Deputy City Clerk C. Welton Anderson, Chairman