HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.apz.016-85RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING CO~qlqISSION
REQUESTING THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL TO PURSUE ACQUISITION
OF A TRAIL EASF~ENT ON LOT I OF THE SA~qlLL PROPERTY
ResolutiOn No. 85-16
WHEREAS, the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission (hereinafter
"Commission") has approved Resolution No. 85-17, recognizing the Aspen
Area Comprehensive Plan: Parks/Recreation/Open Space/Trails Element as
to decisions relating to Parks/Recreation/Open
an interim guide
Space/Trails; and
WHEREAS, the Parks/Recreation/Open Space/Trails Element identi-
fies the trail easement on Lot 1 of the Sawmill Property as a short-
term priority; and
WHEREAS, Lot 1 of the Sawmill Property is currently for sale; and
WHEREAS, the sale and development of Lot 1 of the Sawmill
Property could
WHEREAS,
cause the loss of
the Aspen/Snowmass
bridge over Castle Creek at the Sawmill properties
cross country ski trails this season; and
WHEREAS, a pedestrian bridge across Castle
the trail easement; and
Nordic Council plans to construct a
for expansion of
easement at Lot 1 of
the Marolt-Thomas properties,
rant open space parcels, and
trail system.
Creek and a trail
the Sawmill Property allows pedestrian access to
one of Aspen's largest and most impor-
is vital to Aspen's future open space/-
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission that it does
hereby request that the Aspen City Council pursue acquisition of the
trail easement on Lot 1 of the Sawmill Property at Council's first
opportunity.
BE IT F~RTHER RESOLVED that the Commission suggests, but does not
limit the Aspen City Council to use one of the following options:
1. Condemn and buy the easement;
2. Continue to negotiate (if progress can be made); or
3. Buy Sawmill Lot 1; dedicate the appropriate trail easement;
and resell Lot 1 of the Sawmill Property.
Resolution No. 85-16
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(Option 3 requires the use of money
insure resale of the property.)
APPROYND by the Commission at
1985.
Klm Wilhoit, Deputy City Clerk
TB .13
other
than "sixth penny" money to
its regular meeting on July 16,
ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING
Welton ~d~rson, Chairperson