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HomeMy WebLinkAboutapz.res.007-91Resolution 291-7 R~SOL~ION OF 'l'~ ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR SDBDMSIONAND PDD R~I~WAND STREAM MARGIN REV/EW FOR 1000 EAST HOPKINS (LOTS A AND K BLOCK 25 AND LOTS H,I AND S BLOCK 26, TOWNSITE OF ASPEN) Whereas, the Valley Hi Development Trust ("Applicant") submitted for review an application for a residential development consisting of four free-market units and four deed restricted units. The project required Stream Margin approval and Subdivision and Planned Unit Development (PUD) review. The city Council will then hear the Commission's recommendations from the Subdivision and PUD reviews as well as the request for GMQS Exemption for construction of the deed restricted units. The Planning Director shall review the request for GMQS Exemption for reconstruction of the free-market units; and Whereas, the project was designed to comply with the Aspen Land Use Regulations as well as the terms of an April 1990 legal agreement (the "Settlement") between the Applicant and the City of Aspen. The Settlement stipulated certain building size limitations, parking provisions, and affordable housing provisions, also that the project be reviewed under the consolidated two-step PUD process to facilitate certain height and setback variations; and Whereas, the application requested, by virtue of the PUD review process, a ten (10) foot variance from the rear setback requirement and a two (2) foot variance from the height restriction which the Land Use Code establishes for the RMF zone district; and Whereas, the application was reviewed by the Engineering Department, the Aspen Consolidated Sanitation District, the Fire Marshal, the Water Department, the Housing Authority, and the Planning office, and these agencies submitted referral comments; and Whereas, based on the comments received from the referral agencies, and review of the proposal in consideration of the Settlement and Land Use Code requirements, the Planning Office recommended to the Commission that the project be approved with conditions; and Whereas, at a duly noticed public hearing on December 4, 1990, the Planning Commission heard presentations by Planning staff, the Applicant's representative, attorney, and architect; and Whereas, the Commission felt that according to their reading of the language of the Settlement, the proposed free market units exceed the 3,000 square foot size stated in the Settlement. The Applicant's representative felt that the 3,000 square foot figure was intended to be an approximation of the units' sizes; and Whereas, the Commission agreed with the Applicant to defer to the City Council determination of compliance with the Settlement in regards to the size of the free-market residences and rental/sales prices for the deed restricted housing; and Whereas, the Commission voted to forward to City Council the recommendation to approve the Subdivision and PUD plan (including variances to the rear setback and height) with conditions as amended; and Whereas, the Commission also approved the Stream Margin Review with conditions as amended. Now therefore it be resolved: that the Stream Margin is approved with the following conditions: 1. The final plat shall dedicate a fisherman's easement in the Roaring Fork River including the land along the bank measured five (5) feet horizontally. 2. A fifteen (15) foot trail easement shall be dedicated on the plat subject to Engineering's and Planning's approval. 3. Vegetation protection and erosion control methods (fences, haybales, etc.) shall be installed at the perimeter of parcel 1 prior to any excavation or clearing and shall remain throughout construction. 4. Tree removal permits shall be obtained from the Parks Department prior to removal of any tree six (6) inch caliper or over. Also be it resolved: that the Commission forwards a recommendation of approval for Subdivision with the following conditions: Prior to this project being scheduled for review by City Council: 5. The applicant shall submit a plat to Engineering for their comments. Prior to filing the subdivision/PUD Plat: 6. A Subdivision Agreement shall be filed concurrently with the Final Plat. 7. The garage entry drive must not exceed 12% grade for a 20' distance from the property line. 8. Excavation permits are required for curb and gutter and sidewalk improvements and for any other work in the public right- of-way. 9. The applicant shall agree to join a Special Improvement District if one is ever formed. 10. The Applicant shall pay for sewer line replacement as determined by the Sanitation District. 11. Heavy vehicle access must be provided for sewer line maintenance. 12. The drainage plan for the site shall include oil and sand interceptors for the garage. Surface run-off shall not enter the sanitary sewer. 13. Fire alarm and sprinkler systems shall be designed and installed as per the Fire Marshal's requirements. 14. The Planning Director shall sign off on a GMQS Exemption for the replacement of four free market dwelling units. 15. No demolition shall occur prior to issuance of a building permit. Also be it resolved: the Commission recommends approval of the PUD review with the following conditions: 16. The Applicant shall not be required to reduce the floor area of the free market units to 3,000 square feet to conform to the terms of the Settlement. In exchange, the four affordable housing units shall be indexed to the Housing Guidelines for category #1 occupancy. 17. Twelve (12) underground parking spaces shall be provided according to the Settlement and parking variance allowed by the PUD review process. Four (4) of these spaces shall be allotted to the affordable housing units. 18. A two (2) foot variance to the RMF zone height restriction is limited to the rear 2/3 of the building to accommodate the affordable housing units. 19. A variance to allow a zero (0) foot setback shall be limited to the building area containing the affordable housing units. APPROVED by the Commission at its regular meeting on December 4, 1990. ey,~DeputY ~y Clerk jtkvj/1000hop.reso Planning and Zoning Commission: