HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.apz.008-89RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING THE ADOPTION OF THE OPEN SPACE
CODE AMENDMENT IN THE ASPEN LAND USE CODE
Resolution No. 89- ~
WHEREAS, The Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission
(hereinafter "Commission") at their October 3, 1989 meeting
reviewed the GMP Application for the European Inn; and
WHEREAS, the applicant submitted a code amendment for the
open space dimensional requirements in the LP zone; and
WHEREAS, the Commission believed that the intent of the LP
zone was to preserve existing small lodges and provide incentives
for developers to upgrade and preserve them; and
WHEREAS, the current definition of open space requires that
open space be viewed from the street; and
WHEREAS, the redevelopment of a lodge in the LP zone may
face open space constraints when the preservation of existing
structures may prevent all the open space from being viewed from
the street; and
WHEREAS, open space is important to ensure lodge
compatibility with adjacent residential zone districts and that
open space should be viewed from other properties as well; and
WHE1LEAS, the Commission, using a Special Review for the
reduction of required open space, would encourage flexibility for
the redevelopment of small lodges while preserving existing
buildings; and
WHEREAS, a reduction to a specified amount would only
encourage applicants to design to that specific amount; and
WHEREAS, an unspecified reduction in the required open space
would enable the Commission and developer to work toward a better
project; and
WHEREAS, the Commission agreed to approve an open space
code amendment for the LP zone that sets the required amount of
open space by Special Review only for projects that will preserve
existing structures on site; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission:
That is does hereby recommend that the Council repeal and
readopt the following language in Section 5-216 (D) (9):
9. Percent of open space required for building site: 35%
A special review to reduce the open space below 35% may be
approved only when a reduction is necessary to preserve an
existing structure(s) on the site. In establishing required open
space for a specific development, the Commission shall consider:
1. The configuration of and the amount of existing
structure(s) on the site to be preserved;
2. The unique, natural or manmade conditions; and
3. The quantity of unimproved lot area which enhances the
site and is open to view from neighboring properties and not the
street but does not meet the definition of open space.
APPROVED by the Commission at its regular meeting on October
17, 1989.
ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
By:
C. Welton Anderson, Chairperson
ATTEST:
By:
Jan Carney, Deputy City Clerk