HomeMy WebLinkAboutapz.res.019-90 RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF T~ CONCEPTUAL SPA DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR
THE ASPEN MEADOWS
Resolution No. 90- i~
~, on October 16, 1990 a Master Plan was adopted by
the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission outlining future land
use, facilities expansions, and review pro6esses for
approximately 85 acres zoned with an SPA (Specially Planned Area)
Overlay known as the Aspen Meadows, owned by Savanah Limited
Partnership and the Aspen Institute, and occupied by the Aspen
Institute, the Music Associates of Aspen, the Aspen Center for
Physics, and the International Design Conference (hereinafter
"The Consortium,,); and
WHEREAS, in order to implement the improvements and
expansions outlined in the Master Plan, The Consortium submitted
to the Planning Office a Conceptual SPA Plan; and
WHEREAS, Conceptual Plan approval by the Planning and Zoning
Commission (the Commission) is the first of four approvals
required for any project on a parcel with an SPA Overlay; and
WHEREAS, the Conceptual Plan was reviewed and commented
upon by the City Engineering Department, the Aspen/Pitkin County
Housing Authority, the Water Department, the Fire Marshal, the
City Attorney, the Historic Preservation Committee, the
Environmental Health Department, the Roaring Fork Transit Agency,
and the Sanitation District; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Office, in consideration of the
comments made from the various departments and agencies,
recommended to the Commission approval of the Conceptual SPA Plan
with a list of twenty-seven conditions; and
WHEREAS, at a regularly scheduled meeting on November 20,
1990, the Commission heard presentations by the Planning Office,
the Consortium's representative, architect and traffic
consultant; and '
WHEREAS, upon consideration of all information presented
including that of the proposed underground parking facility,
traffic study, access to the site, sketches of the proposed
Rehearsal Hall, and expansion of the Health Club Facilities, the
Commission found the Conceptual Plan acceptable and forwards its
recommendation for approval to the City Council with conditions
as amended by the Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission: that it
hereby recommends to the City Council approval of the Aspen
Meadows Conceptual SPA Plan with the following conditions:
Prior to submission for Final Development Review:
1. The applicant shall submit a construction schedule.
2. The visual impact (height and linear appearance) of the
underground parking lot at the tennis courts shall be reduced as
much as possible. A detailed parking plan shall be provided
indicating any existing parking to be removed and any proposed
parking at the Meadows.
3. Those elements listed in the Master Plan must receive
Conceptual and Final approval by the Historic Preservation
Committee (HPC) unless the HPC determines that final approval is
not necessary prior to Final SPA submission.
4. A Subdivision Plat in full compliance with Section 7-1004 D.1
and D.2 shall be submitted which describes the specific parcels
to be held in separate ownership, including the Conservation Area
to be purchased by the City.
5. Trail easements on the Meadows property must be dedicated on
the Subdivision Plat.
6. Ail utilities shall be underground. Easement needs of each
utility shall be addressed at Final submission. Major Utilities
must sign off on final submission.
7. The applicant shall investigate with the Engineering
Department how to comply with the "Urban Runoff Management Plan."
Ditch and pond easements may be required.
8. Seventh Street shall be the primary access for two way traffic
into and out of the Meadows.
9. Costs associated with the Seventh Street expansions or
alterations shall be borne by the applicant.
10. Trails and bikeways shall be implemented in compliance with
the adopted Pedestrian and Bikeway Plan. The pedestrian trail
along the old Meadows road alignment shall be reconfigured to
conform to design standards set forth in this plan.
11. A fugitive dust control plan must be approved by state and
County agencies prior to issuance of any excavation or building
permits.
12. Food service facilities shall comply with all State and local
environmental health codes.
13. Energy efficient measures shall be used throughout the
Meadows.
14. Housing mitigation for the 23.69 low income employees shall
be provided through cash-in-lieu for 16.69 employees as well as
~n-site housing for seven employees, deed restricted to low
income.
15. The affordable housing units must be deed restricted meeting
the Housing Authority,s requirements for size, type, asset,
income, and occupancy standards.
16. Condominiumization fees shall be paid for the eight existing
3 bedroom townhomes totaling $64,240, payable before plats are
filed. These fees can only be waived by City Council.
17. New residential units must receive GMQS allotments.
18. The following areas shall be rezoned to a new zone district
called OS-Open Space: the 25 acre parcel currently zoned C-
Conservation, the Racetrack, Sage Meadow, Anderson Park, and the
Tent Meadow, as designated in the Master Plan. Upon further
review, some historic use of the parcel may indicate a slightly
different approach to zoning (SPA).
19. The Rehearsal Hall will be located to the east of the Music
Tent and shall be screened along the eastern MAA property
boundary with a vegetative buffer.
20. A detailed description of the use program for the Rehearsal
Hall shall be provided. This must address seasonal use, daily
use, use by outside entities, public performances, etc.
21. The backstage expansion at the Music Tent shall be limited to
1,500 new square feet unless the Master Plan is amended to allow
additional area.
22. A fire suppression/protection plan must be developed in
concert with the Fire Marshall's Office and included in the Final
submission.
23. The applicant shall commit to making necessary corrections to
the Sanitation District trunk line as mentioned in the referral
letter.
24. A detailed transportation plan shall be submitted with the
Final Plan application. The bus loading area and its interface
with pedestrian access ways must be addressed. The
transportation plan shall also provide specific details on items
mentioned in the Master Plan: vehicle size regulations, small
non-diesel buses, Rio Grande shuttle, paid parking, residential
parking permits, lodge limousine, and paved MAA parking. In
addition the transportation plan shall eValuate the effectiveness
of less underground parking and a better transit system
throughout the property.
25. A digitized copy of the Subdivision plat is requested by the
Engineering Department prior to recordation.
APPROVED by the Commission
Novembe~ 0, 1990.
Jan Car~, DepUty C~ ~lerk
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Welton Ande~soi~, Chairman
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