HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.apz.003-83 RESOLUTION OF THE
ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING TO TUE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL
REZONING OF RUBEY PARK FROM "PARK" TO "PUBLIC/SPA";
ADOPTION OF THE PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN:
EXEMPTION FROM GROWT~ MA:iAGEMENT COMPETITION FOR THE
9,070 SQUARE FEET OF PUBLIC SPACE, AND ONE EMPLOYEE UNIT;
AND EXEMPTION FROM THE REQUIREMENT FOR PARKING FOR THE EMPLOYEE UNIT
Resolution No. 83 - ,~
WHEREAS, the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing
on April 5, 1983 at which time it did consider applications requesting the
rezoning and adoption of a precise plan for a transportation center to be
located at Rubey Park (more specifically, Lots K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R and S,
Block 90, Original Aspen Townsite) and,
WHEREAS, the project has previously been a~varded a development allotment
for 5,810 square feet of commercial space through the 1982 Commercial GMP
competition, and,
WHEREAS, the proposal to rezone was found to be compatible with surrounding
zone districts and land use in the vicinity of the site, and
WHEREAS, the cost of the public components of the center are being underwritten
by the developer through the allotted commercial square footage, and
WHEREAS, the 1973 Voorhees Regional Transportation Plan identifies Rubey
Park as the location for Aspen's transit center and for skier staging operations,
and,
WNEREAS, an employee housing unit of 850 square feet was a part of the
GMP application, and
WHEREAS, parking for the occupants of the unit is not vital considering
the proximity to the Commercial Core, all bus routes, and the mountain, and
WHEREAS, the site design as finally approved will represent the precise
plan for development of the parcel and will set the area and bulk requirements,
and
WHEREAS, certain public uses are essential to the efficient operation of
the transit terminal and may be exempted from Growth Management competition
per Section 24-11.2(e) of the Municipal Code as amended by Ordinance 53,
Series of 1982, and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission is concerned that the uses in
the public space be limited to those with a Cultural, educational, governmental,
quasi-governmental orientation, and serve a civic purpose.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission
that a recommendation be forwarded to the Aspen City Council that the following
actions be taken:
Rezoning of the Rubey Park parcel from "P-Park" to "PUB/SPA - Public/SPA"
with T-D overlays.
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Adoption of the precise development plan as submitted and amended in
this review process.
Exemption from Grpwth Mana§ement competition for the 9,070 square
feet of Public space and the accessory use area of limited food
service.
Exemption from Growth Management competition for the 850 square foot
"moderate" income employee unit and a further exemption from the
provision of parking for the unit.
5. The permitted and conditional uses be as follows:
Permitted Uses
Public building for administration of transportation services
limited to the following and similar uses; bus service, bus
charter and package service, cab and limousine phones.
Public building for administration of winter and summer resort .
services limited to the following and similar uses: box office,
better business bureau~ booking agency, convention bureau,
central reservations agency, chamber of commerce, entertainment
bureau, expedition and guide services, educational services,
'nordic or alpine ski operator, resort association, tourist
information bureau, ticketing and weather information service.
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Food service limited to the following and similar uses: snack
bar, tearoom, coffee shop or cafe.
Retail commercial establishments limited to the following and
similar uses: air travel ticket agency, airline company, air
express, air package service, air charter, art gallery, auto
club, bicycle rental, bookstore, camera shop, drug store,
florist shop, news service, photography shop, recreation/sporting
goods store, stationery store, coin vending and lockers, travel
agent, tour operator.
e. Business office, financial institution.
Storage of materials accessory to any of the above listed uses
provided all such storage is located within the structure.
Conditional Uses
Restaurant, trade association. Operations that may be "commercial"
or "public", depending on details of operation, may apply through
conditional use review to be included in the Public space.
The recommended conditions to these recommendations are:
1. The provision of on-site drywells for the detention of storm
drainage.
2. The submission of the deed restrictions, for approval by the City
Attorney's office, for the "moderate" income employee unit.
3. Redesign of landscaping in the alleyway and Mill Street Mall area to
assure passage of delivery and service vehicles and an adequate
staging area.
APPROVED by the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission at their regular
meeting on April 26, 1983.
ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Perry Harv)~, Chairman J
ATTEST:
~_~y ~nn Brooks~ ~eputy City Clerk