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HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.apz.011-85RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING CO~ISSION RECOHMENDING THE ROARING FORK EAST NEIGHBORHOOD MASTER PLAN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AND FUTURE LAND USE MAP TO THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL FOR THEIR ENDORSEMENT Resolution No. 85- ~ WHEREAS, the City of Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission Ihereinafter "Commission") is authorized to periodically review, revise, amend and extend in greater detail components of the Compre- hensive Plan for the City of Aspen; and WHEREAS, the Commission is presently considering the revision of the 1974 Roaring Fork East Amendment to the 1966 Aspen Area General Plan; and WHEREAS, the boundaries of the Roaring Fork East Neighborhood Planning Area include land contiguous with State Highway 82 between the City WHEREAS, known as the W[{EREAS, of Aspen and the Difficult Campground; and the revised Plan for the Roaring Fork East Area Roaring Fork East Neighborhood Master Plan; and the Commission, Planning and Zoning Commission, for the Aspen Area; and WUEREAS, the area within the Master Plan corresponds with one of within the Aspen Area; and will be in cooperation with the Pitkin County is developing a new Comprehensive Plan Roaring Fork East Neighborhood the fourteen {14) planning areas WHEREAS, the Roaring Fork East Neighborhood Master Plan will be one component of the Aspen Area Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the existing conditions in the Roaring Fork East Neighborhood Master Planning Area have been analyzed and documented within the Aspen Area Comprehensive Plan: Existing Conditions in the Aspen Area (August 1984); and WHEREAS, a public neighborhood meeting was held on March 28, 1984; and WHEREAS, the Commission held public meetings on June 4, 1985 to discuss land use considerations in the planning area; and WHEREAS, it is understood by the Commission that development of the Roaring Fork East Neighborhood Master Plan is an ongoing process and that after future consideration it may be necessary to revise the plan prior to adoption; and Resolution NO. 85-11 Page 2 WHEREAS, it is understood by the Commission and Aspen City Council that comprehensive plans are conceptual in nature and subject to revision to provide future land use flexibility; and WHEREAS, it is understood that the endorsed Roaring Fork East Neighborhood Naster Plan will be subsequently returned to the Commis- sion for their formal adoption as part of the ongoing public planning process associated with developing a new plan for the Aspen Area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission that the Roaring Pork East Neighborhood Naster Plan Goals and Objectives and Future Land Use Map be recommended to the Aspen City Council for their endorsement (see Attachment "A"}. APPROVED by the Commission at its regular meeting on June 17, 1985. ATTEST: Kim Wilhoif, Deputy City Clerk GH.10 ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION By {'~ Chairperson Land Use Goals and Objectives 1. Future Land Use Goal: Promote a development pattern that preserves the existing character of the neighborhood, complements the scenic quality goal and minimizes the adverse environ- mental impacts associated with development. Objectives: Identify portions in the area which are preferred development sites due to their limited visibility from Stgte ~]Jghway 82. Encourage the limited clustering of development on parcels which have the least visual impact from State lJighway 82. ~aintain, to the greatest extent possible, the e:~istinn very low density development patterns. Consider rezonin¢!s to further reduce de~elop.~en~ potential. e. Encouraoe_ land t..~e.~,~' ~ which minimize automobile dependence. Encourage the preservation and/or expansion of irrigated land. Protect the ~orth Star ~ature Preserve fror0 incompati!?,]e land uses in its vicinitv. Seek an intergovernmental annexation and development agreement between the City of Aspen and PitkJn County to ensure that future development in the area remains consistent with the adopted mas~er plan and investigate annexation of the ~ountain Valley ~rea. · a.l~, ~ on - a o r i cul tu r a ! d eve ! opment. 1. Preclude non-residential ~ ~ ~ ?. Environmental Quality Goal: Preserve environmentally sensitive areas and prohibit development from occurring in areas which are unsuitable for development. Obi oct ives: Clearly identify environmental constraints to development in tine area. b. Identify sites for developn~ent that are not subject to severe environmental hazards. Recoqnize existing vegetation in the area as a w~luable resource and encourage developers of vacant ~round to preserve veqetation to the maximum extent possible. d. Require future developments to conform with Coumtv landscaping quidelines in order to ensure consistent, compatible vegetation throughout the area. Recognize the sensitivity of the ~7orth Star Fature Preserve and insure, that future land uses in the vicinity are compatible. f. Pursue environmentally sound methods of insect control. 3. Scenic Quality Coal: Preserve and enhance the scenic quality of the Roaring Fork East Area for the benefit of residents and the continued viability of Pitkin which is, in part, dependent rural setting. County*s resort economy upon the quality of the Objectives: ae be Promote aesthetic improvements to, and positive visual images of existing developments in the Planning Area by such actions as undergrounding utilities and guiding the location of new development so that detrimental impacts upon visual quality are minimized. Establish a scenic foreground contiguous with State Highway 82 and steer development away from the foreground. Develop incentives for property owners in the area to preserve land in the scenic foreground as open space and/or recreational sites. Provide consistent, high levels of maintenance for all elements of the open space, parks and recreational facilities. 4. North Star Nature Preserve Goal: Preserve and enhance the North Star Nature Preserve for the benefit of residents in Pitkin County as well as visitors to the Community. Objectives: In the short-term, continue to manage the North Star Nature Preserve according to consistent with the original intent of the North Star acquisition unless it can be demonstrated that more active use will not be detrimental to the sensitive environmental character and wildlife of North Star or incompatible with the area. Prepare and adopt a long-term management plan for the North Star Nature Preserve which is reviewed and revised as necessary on a regular basis. c. The long-term management plan should: Identify access points and parking locations for people who wish to visit the North Star Nature Preserve. Establish guidelines for the development and management of low intensity recreational trails that may traverse the site. de Insure that developments adjacent to the North Star Nature Preserve are planned in a manner which is compatible with the Preserve. TRANSPORTATION GOALS AND OBJECT/VES The following goals and objectives are intended to provide a general guide for transportation planning in the area. A. State Highway 82/Roads Goal: Maintain State Highway 82 in its present status but provide increased safety for pedestrians and bicyclists on the Highway and on subdivision roadways. Object ives: Provide a safe operating environment for all modes of transportation including bicycles and pedestrians through the installation of bike lanes on the shoulder of State 4. Minimize road cuts ~ass T£ansit Highway 82. Provide of the enforcement of speed limits on State Highway 82. Improve pedestrian access within existing subdivisions. on State Highway 82. Goal: Upgrade the mass transit syste~ which utilizes State Bighway 82 to make it more convenient, cost efficient and environmentally sound to residents in ~t. Valley area. Objectives: 1. Encourage residents and tourists to utilize the mass transit system. Establish designated bus stops rather than stop on demand bus service in order to improve safety on State Highway 82. Pedestrian/Bicycle/Nordic Trails System Goal: Strive to upgrade the pedestrian, bicycle and nordic trails system in the A£ea for recreational enjoyment and as an alternative to vehicular travel. Objectives: 1. Obtain right-of-way or easements for trails identified in the Master Plan as part of the land use review process or as a part of the City and County capital improvement process. Provide for non-automotive transportation modes, including bicycles, in planning for the upgrading of State Highway 82. Incorporate the Salvation Ditch into the trail system. Provide safe, direct trail access for children living in residential areas to Aspen and bus stops. KEY TO THE ROARING FORK EAST NEIGHBORHOOD MASTER PLAN: FUTURE LAND USE The Future Land Use Map for the Roaring Fork East Neighborhood Planning Area is a depiction of how the Community's Goals and Objectives for the Planning Area can be achieved. It is based upon mapping of the Scenic Foreground, a detailed physcial analysis of the land and an evaluation of the capability to provide public services. The map indicates broad land use designations, and portrays a somewhat idealistic concept for future land use which is intended to serve as a general guide for future land use decisions. No attempt has been made to define exact boundaries between different land uses. The six land use districts and one land use designation appearing on the map are addressed below. A. Resource Conservation - RC A designation applied to the majority of the private land in the planning area due to its visual sensitivity, environmental characteristics, relationship to essential public services and the community goal to preserve these visually vulnerable, environ- mentally sensitive areas to the greatest degree possible in their present state. The community goal for the district is to preserve the vast majority of existing open space and irrigated land in the area while permitting isolated, non-intensive, very low density residential development. Non-residential development is considered to be incompatible with the intent for this area and should be prohibited. B. Low Density Residential - LDR A designation recommended for existing residential subdivisions which may be suitable for additional development based upon an analysis of land use characteristics and the ability of the community to provide services. Principal uses include clustered single-family dwellings.1 The density of Low Density Residential development will vary from three units per acre to one unit per two acres depending upon the unique site characteristics and compati- bility with surrounding areas. Low Density Cluster Residential - LCR A designation recommended for areas located outside the Scenic Foreground which may be suitable for some level of clustered residential development. However, due to the pristine nature of such areas and proximity to the North Star Nature Preserve, these areas are not suitable for development densities as high as those proposed within the Cluster Residential Future Land Use District. Principal uses may include clustered single-family and duplex dwellings. Certain areas may be suitable for more innovative clustered types of housing, including, but not limited to zero lot line houses, townhouses, patio houses and atrium houses. The density of residential development in the district may vary from one unit per two acres to one unit per four acres depending upon an analysis of factors such as environmental sensitivity, neighbor- hood compatibility, availability of urban services, road capacities, and consistency with the adopted goals and objectives of the Roaring Fork East Neighborhood Master Plan. D. Public/Institutional - PI A designation intended for only the Aspen Grove Cemetery. 1See Kendig, Lane; Performance Zoning, p. 51. Ge Open Space/Recreation/Parks - OSRP A designation applied to a majority of land in the Planning Area. Land designated OSRP is owned by Pitkin County, the United States Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. Principal uses could include, but are not limited to: nature preserves, parks, equestrian centers, grazing and open space. Creeks/Rivers/Open Space - CROS A designation applied to the riparian area bordering creeks and rivers in study area. Land designed as creeks/rivers/open space should be preserved from development to provide protection for the stream bed and access for fisherman. Scenic Foreground - Those lands proximate to State Highway 82 which are most visible from the roadway and which constitute the visual entrance image to Aspen. The purpose of establishing the Scenic Foreground is to steer development away from highly visible sites and to minimize the visual impacts of the limited development which may occur in the foreground so as to obtain an aesthetically pleasing, rural approach to town. Areas located within the dotted pattern on the Map are within the Scenic Foreground.