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RESOLUTION NO. _. ~
(Series of 1980)
WHEREAS,
a review of
same to this
and
on April 14, 1980, the Aspen City Council initiated
the Aspen Institute SPA Precise Plan and referred the
Co~mnission for our consideration and recolmnendation,
WHEREAS~ the Co~aission did hold a public hearing pursuant
notice and in accordance with Article XII of Chapter 24 of the
Municipal Code of the City of Aspen.
NOW, HEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING
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COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO;
Section 1
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That in addition to the facts
attached hereto as Exhibit "A", the
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recited in the ordinance
Co~aission finds the follow-
e
The property remains as the largest undeveloped tract of
land within the City of Aspen and its development will
have significant ii,pact on the Aspen Co~nunity.
The property includes areas of limited suitability for
development.
The property is bounded by river frontage and severe
slopes on the North and West, and a low-density
residential neighborhood to the south and east, all of
which limit accessibility and create unique problems
the development of the site.
The property has minimal vehicular and pedestrian
access.
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The available vehicular access to the property has a
carrying capacity substantially less than that required
if development was allowed to proceed at the density
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requested in said precise plan without restriction of
the use of the land and of the structures.
Severe ecological and environmental damage may
a result of aevelopment.
Development can alter and degrade the aesthetics and
quality of life of the neighborhood and of the Aspen
co~m~unity.
occur as
Section 2
That the Commission reco~(ends approval of the precise plan
for said SPA designated parcel as said precise plan is defined in
the ordinance attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
Section 3
the
That
be made to said precise plan;
1. In the first sentence of Section 1, delete the words "and
permitted density".
2. In Section 2, restrict the food and beverage, recrea-
tional and retail facilities so that they may not serve
the general public. However, luncheon meetings of com-
munity organizations should be permitted.
3. In Section 2 paragraph (a), delete the words "primarily"
and "daytime" and substitute for the word "daytime" the
word "full day".
4. In Section 2 paragraphs (b) and (d), move "kitchen" from
the permitted uses defined under miscellaneous facilities
to the permitted uses defined under food and beverage
facilities.
Co~m~]ission reco]~i[ends that the following amendments
5. In Section 2; paragraph (e), strike "executive golf".
6. In Section 3, modify "8,494" to "8,464".
7. In Section 5, add language to indicate that a minimum
number of employee units will be required.
The minimum
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program sufficient to meet the needs of the guests for
trips within Aspen. The van system shall be sized to
provide a high level of service to guests with emphasis
on the airport as a deterrent to private and rental car
usage. In the event peak loadings on arrival days
exceed van capacity, arrangements shall be made with
local cab companies to provide service.
Further, the Con~ission will require the Aspen Institute to
prepare and submit materials defining the program development of
the facility and proposed marketing strategies. Preference will
be given to the year-round emphasis of programs and the marketing
of the programs on the American Plan. PUD approval shall be
conditioned on approval of said programs and the Aspen Institute
operating the facility in compliance with the same.
The above requirements are not exhaustive. The Commission
will endeavor to work with the Aspen Institute during the PUD
process to identify and mitigate any other adverse effects to the
neighborhood or the City as a whole.
Dated: __ ~,-..~. ,//~/ /z~
I, Sandi Meredith, duly
Clerk of the City o~ Aspen, Colorado,
foregoing is a true and accurate copy
by the Planning and Zoning Co~ission
Colorado, at a meeting held on t~e
1980.
appointed ~cting Deputy City
hereby certify that the
o~ that resolution adopted
of the City of Aspen,
/~ ,-~t day of ~ ,
Sandi Meredith
Deputy City Clerk
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