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City of Aspen Community Development Dept.
CASE NUMBER
0079.2004.ASLU
PARCEL ID NUMBER 2735-11-1-09-001
PROJECT ADDRESS 39551 HWY 82
PLANNER
SARAH
OATES
CASE DESCRIPTION SLEIGH RIDES - ASPEN CITY GOLF CLUB
REPRESENTATIVE JON HARDIN 922-6600
DATE OF FINAL ACTION 3/3/2005
CLOSED BY Denise Driscoll
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Mayor and City Council
TURU:
Chris Bendon, Community Development Director
FROM:
Sarah Oates, Zoning Officer
DATE:
December 13,2004
RE:
Temporary Use Permit for Sleigh Rides on the City of Aspen Golf Course
SUMMARY: John Hardin and Aspen Wilderness Outfitters, applicants, are requesting a
Temporary Use Permit to allow a commercial sleigh ride operation on the City of Aspen
Golf course from December 15, 2004 to March 31, 2005. The applicant is working with
the Trails Coordinator to make sure the Nordic trails will not be negatively impacted by
the operation.
A Temporary Use Permit was approved for a different operator in 2002 for sleigh rides on
the golf course for the 2002-2003 winter season. There were no complaints by neighbors
or other trail users with regards to that operation. Staff recommends approval of the
sleigh ride operation with conditions.
ApPLICANT: John Hardin and Aspen Wilderness Outfitters
LOCATION: 39551 Highway 82, Lot I, Golf Course Subdivision
ZONING: Park Planned Unit Development (P PUD) and Park Golf Course Support
Planned Unit Development (P GCS PUD)
CODE CRITERIA FOR TEMPORARY USE: Section 26.450.050 allows City Council to
grant a temporary use of up to one hundred eighty (180) days. As provided for in that
subsection, all proposed extensions of a temporary use shall be evaluated under the same
criteria as set forth in Sections 26.450.030 and 26.450.040.
CODE CRITERIA: The following criteria must be considered for the review of the sleigh
ride operation:
A. The location, size, design, operating characteristics, and visual
impacts of the proposed use.
Staff Finding:
The sleigh ride operation will originate from the first tee on the Aspen Municipal Golf
Course, to the northwest of the pro shop. The sleigh rides will operate daily from 4pm to
8pm.
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B. The compatibility of the proposed temporary use with the
character, density and use structures and uses in the
immediate vicinity.
Staff Finding:
The sleigh ride operation is not expected to create any character or density problems for
the area.
C. The impacts ofthe proposed use on pedestrian and vehicular
traffic and traffic patterns, municipal services, noise levels, and
neighborhood character.
Staff Finding:
The sleigh ride operation will not impact traffic patterns as it is being run on the golf
course, there shall not be any increase in noise levels and the City of Aspen is supporting
this application and operation. Parking at the golf course is ample for the sleigh ride
operation and Nordic trails operation.
D. The duration of the proposed temporary use and whether a
temporary use has previously been approved for the structure,
parcel, property or location as proposed in the application.
Staff Finding:
The applicant is requesting approval by the City Council for the duration of the winter.
The Temporary Use Permit must be done to satisfY noticing requirements.
E. The purposes and intent of the zone district in which the
temporary use is proposed.
Staff Finding:
The Park (P) zone district allows for recreational uses.
F. The relation of the temporary use to conditions and character
changes which may have occurred in the area and zone district
in which the use is proposed.
Staff Finding:
There are no changes in the surrounding land uses that would prohibit this operation.
G. How the proposed temporary use will enhance or diminish the
general public health, safety, or welfare.
Staff Finding:
The temporary use will not impact the public health, safety or welfare.
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RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending approval ofa commercial sleigh ride
operation on the City of Aspen Golf Couse with the following conditions:
I. The temporary use is valid from December 15, 2004 to March 31, 2005.
2. The applicant shall seek and receive any necessary approvals for signs relating to
the operation from the City Zoning Officer.
3. The horses and sleigh shall be limited to the Bernese Boulevard dog Nordic trail
at the City of Aspen golf course. The horse shall wear a diaper to prevent waste
on the trail and the sleigh shall pull a drag to re-groom the course
4. All material representations made in the application and in the hearing by the
applicant and the applicant's representative shall be considered conditions of
approval, unless amended by other conditions.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: "1 move to approve the request for a temporary use permit for
the purpose of operating a commercial sleigh ride operation at the City of Aspen Golf
Course from December 15, 2004 to March 31,2005 with conditions as noted in
Resolution No. 02- "
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS:
Attachments:
Exhibit A-Application
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RESOLUTION NO. u:t
(Series of 2002)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO,
GRANTING A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR THE OPERATION OF
COMMERICIAL SLEIGH RIDES ON THE CITY OF ASPEN GOLF COURSE, GOLF
COURSE SUBDIVISION, LOT 1, ASPEN, COLORADO
Parcel ID 2735-111-09001
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26.450 of the Aspen Municipal Code, the Applicant,
Steve Aiken of the Parks and Recreation Department and Chuck Baker, Sleigh Ride Operator
have submitted an application for a Temporary Use Permit to allow the operation of commercial
sleigh rides on the City of Aspen Golf Course, Golf Course Subdivision, Lot I; and,
WHEREAS, the Applicant requests to use this property from December 17, 2002, to
March 31, 2003; and,
WHEREAS, Community Development reviewed the temporary use application and
recommends that the City Council approve the temporary use permit with conditions; and,
WHEREAS, City Council finds that the proposed temporary use is not inconsistent with
the character and existing land uses of the surrounding parcels and neighborhood and that
granting the temporary use permit will not adversely impact the neighborhood; and,
WHEREAS, City Council finds that granting the temporary use permit will further the
public interest and welfare by maintaining a valuable wintertime recreational activity in the
Aspen area which is also consistent with the uses permitted in the underlying zone district.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ASPEN,
COLORADO, THAT:
Section I: In accordance with Section 26.450.020 of the Aspen Municipal Code, the City
Council of the City of Aspen, Colorado, does hereby grant Chuck Baker, a temporary use permit
to operate a commercial sleigh ride operation on the City of Aspen Golf Course, subject to the
following conditions:
ArleneLKS@ao1.com. 06:22 PM 11/29/2004 -0500, Sleigh Rides on Golf Course
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From: ArleneLKS@aol.com
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 18:22:23 EST
Subject: Sleigh Rides on Golf Course
To: saraho@ci.aspen.co.us
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Dear Ms. Oates. I received the notice about public hearing on 12/13. I will not be in town then. Can you please give me
some more information. Dates and times proposed for these rides? I am on the Cemetery Lane side of Goif Course. Is
that where the Bernese Bouievard Nordic traii is? Thank you for any information you can provide. Arlene Salomon
Printed for Sarah Oates <saraho@ci.aspen.co.us>
11/29/2004
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From: ArleneLKS@aol.com
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 18:38:08 EST
Subject: Re: Sleigh Rides on Golf Course
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Thank you. We were there for a few weeks last year in both February and March. I do not recall seeing sleigh rides in the
back yard. I will pay attention this year'
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11/29/2004
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PUBLIC NOTICE
RE: ASPEN GOLF COURSE TEMPORARY USE FOR SLEIGH RIDE
OPERATION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on Monday, December
13,2004 at a meeting to begin at 5:00 p.m. before the Aspen City Council, City Council
Chambers, City Hall, 130 S. Galena St., Aspen, to consider an application submitted by
the City of Aspen Parks and Recreation Department, requesting temporary use approval
to allow commercial sleigh rides on the Bernese Boulevard Nordic trail on the City of
Aspen Golf Course. For further information, please contact Sarah Oates at the City of
Aspen Community Development Department, 130 S. Galena St., Aspen, CO (970) 429-
2767, (or by email atsaraho@ci.aspen.co.us).
slHelen K. Klanderud, Mavor
Aspen City Council
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Description of usiness:
Jon Hardin and Wilderness Outfitten propolCS to provfde a hone-dra'Ntl fIleigh ride
lty GoIfCoune. At p".;"olIIy cIiIeu..d 'With Mr. Austin Weiss, it
we would be abIc to operate on tbIl walking trail that runs
plII'Illlel to the Nordic Ski Trail. Houn of vl"".ation would be approximately 4PM until
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transported to the Joeation da11y, while the sleigh will need to
ftlmIlin on lite. 80 will be outfitted 'With cIiapers, and we will devise a dr-s to re-
groom the tniI. We of COIUllC maintain our staging area 88 dillCU8Sed with Mr. Weiss.
Ing in collsboration 'With Seholomo's restaurant tbr 801l'le rides,
and it is our that this restaurllDt will be open Thursday through SUDday
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Sarah Oates, Zoning Officer SO q",~~,,":"
City of Aspen Golf Course-Temporary Use for Sleigh Rides f:i(
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DATE:
December 2, 2004
John Hardin and Aspen Wilderness Outfitters are requesting a Temporary Use Permit to
allow a commercial sleigh ride operation on the City of Aspen Golf course from
December 10 to December 15,2004 while the sleigh ride operator seeks a Temporary Use
Permit from City Council, scheduled on December 13, 2004. The applicant is intending
on operating a commercial sleigh ride operation on the City of Aspen Golf Course. The
applicant is working with the Trails Coordinator to make sure the Nordic trails will not be
negatively impacted by the operation.
The Community Development Director may approve Temporary Use Permits not
exceeding seven (7) days. The Director may extend the temporary use for an additional
seven (7) days if requested by the applicant in writing. Staff recommends the Director
approve the Temporary Use of a commercial sleigh ride operation on the City of Aspen
Golf Course:
I. The applicant shall continue to seek all necessary approvals from City Council to
operate the temporary use through March 2004.
2. The temporary use is valid from December 10,2004 through December 15,2004.
3. The applicant shall seek and receive any necessary approvals for signs relating to
the operation from the City Zoning Officer.
4. The horses and sleigh shall be limited to the Bernese Boulevard dog Nordic trail
at the City of Aspen golf course. The horse shall wear a diaper to prevent waste
on the trail and the sleigh shall pull a drag to re-groom the course
ApPROVAL:
1 hereby approve this Temporary Use for sleigh ride operation at the City of Aspen
golf course, with the 4 c itions list above.
DateUM
Cmls Bendon, Community Development Director
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ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit A n Review Criteria and Staff Findings
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Exhibit A
26.96.030 Criteria Applicable to all Temporary Uses
When considering a development application for a temporary use, City Council shall
consider, among other pertinent factors, the following criteria as they, or any of them,
relate thereto.
A. The location, size, design, operating characteristics, and visual impacts
of the proposed use.
Staff Findina:
The sleigh ride operation will originate from the first tee on the Aspen Municipal Golf
Course, to the northwest of the pro shop. The sleigh rides will operate daily.
B. The compatibility of the proposed temporary use with the character,
density and use structures and uses in the immediate vicinity.
Staff Findina:
The sleigh ride operation is not expected to create any character or density problems for
the area.
C. The impacts of the proposed use on pedestrian and vehicular traffic and
traffic patterns, municipal services, noise levels, and neighborhood
character.
Staff Findina:
The sleigh ride operation will not impact traffic patterns as it is being run on the golf
course, there shall not be any increase in noise levels and the City of Aspen is
supporting this application and operation. Parking at the golf course is ample for the
sleigh ride operation and Nordic trails operation.
D. The duration of the proposed temporary use and whether a temporary
use has previously been approved for the structure, parcel, property or
location as proposed in the application.
Staff Findina:
The applicant is requesting a Staff level approval for a seven-day temporary use and a
seven-day extension prior to approval by the City Council for the duration of the winter.
The Temporary Use Permit must be done in the manner to satisfy noticing
requirements.
E. The purposes and intent of the zone district in which the temporary use is
proposed.
Staff Findina:
The Park (P) zone district allows for recreational uses.
F. The relation of the temporary use to conditions and character changes
which may have occurred in the area and zone district in which the use is
proposed.
Staff Findina:
There are no changes in the surrounding land uses that would prohibit this operation.
G. How the proposed temporary use will enhance or diminish the general
public health, safety, or welfare.
Staff FindinQ:
The temporary use will not impact the public health, safety or welfare.
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Mayor and City Council
Chris Bendon, Community Development Director~
Sarah Oates, Zoning Officet-S D
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FROM:
DATE:
December 13, 2004
RE:
Temporary Use Permit for Sleigh Rides on the City of Aspen Golf Course
SUMMARY: John Hardin and Aspen Wilderness Outfitters, applicants, are requesting a
Temporary Use Permit to allow a commercial sleigh ride operation on the City of Aspen
Golf course from December 15, 2004 to March 31,2005. The applicant is working with
the Trails Coordinator to make sure the Nordic trails will not be negatively impacted by
the operation.
A Temporary Use Permit was approved for a different operator in 2002 for sleigh rides on
the golf course for the 2002-2003 winter season. There were no complaints by neighbors
or other trail users with regards to that operation. Staff recommends approval of the
sleigh ride operation with conditions.
ApPLICANT: John Hardin and Aspen Wilderness Outfitters
LOCATION: 39551 Highway 82, Lot I, Golf Course Subdivision
ZONING: Park Planned Unit Development (P PUD) and Park Golf Course Support
Planned Unit Development (P GCS PUD)
CODE CRITERIA FOR TEMPORARY USE: Section 26.450.050 allows City Council to
grant a temporary use of up to one hundred eighty (180) days. As provided for in that
subsection, all proposed extensions of a temporary use shall be evaluated under the same
criteria as set forth in Sections 26.450.030 and 26.450.040.
CODE CRITERIA: The following criteria must be considered for the review of the sleigh
ride operation:
A. The location, size, design, operating characteristics, and visual
impacts ofthe proposed use.
Staff Finding:
The sleigh ride operation will originate from the first tee on the Aspen Municipal Golf
Course, to the northwest of the pro shop. The sleigh rides will operate daily from 4pm to
8pm.
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B. The compatibility ofthe proposed temporary use with the
character, density and use structures and uses in the
immediate vicinity.
Staff Finding:
The sleigh ride operation is not expected to create any character or density problems for
the area.
C. The impacts of the proposed use on pedestrian and vehicular
traffic and traffic patterns, municipal services, noise levels, and
neighborhood character.
Staff Finding:
The sleigh ride operation will not impact traffic patterns as it is being run on the golf
course, there shall not be any increase in noise levels and the City of Aspen is supporting
this application and operation. Parking at the golf course is ample for the sleigh ride
operation and Nordic trails operation.
D. The duration ofthe proposed temporary use and whether a
temporary use has previously been approved for the structure,
parcel, property or location as proposed in the application.
Staff Finding:
The applicant is requesting approval by the City Council for the duration of the winter.
The Temporary Use Permit must be done to satisfY noticing requirements.
E. The purposes and intent of the zone district in which the
temporary use is proposed.
Staff Finding:
The Park (P) zone district allows for recreational uses.
F. The relation of the temporary use to conditions and character
changes which may have occurred in the area and zone district
in which the use is proposed.
Staff Finding:
There are no changes in the surrounding land uses that would prohibit this operation.
G. How the proposed temporary use will enhance or diminish the
general public health, safety, or welfare.
Staff Finding:
The temporary use will not impact the public health, safety or welfare.
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RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending approval of a commercial sleigh ride
operation on the City of Aspen Golf Couse with the following conditions:
1. The temporary use is valid from December 15, 2004 to March 31, 2005.
2. The applicant shall seek and receive any necessary approvals for signs relating to
the operation from the City Zoning Officer.
3. The horses and sleigh shall be limited to the Bernese Boulevard dog Nordic trail
at the City of Aspen golf course. The horse shall wear a diaper to prevent waste
on the trail and the sleigh shall pull a drag to re-groom the course
4. All material representations made in the application and in the hearing by the
applicant and the applicant's representative shall be considered conditions of
approval, unless amended by other conditions.
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RECOMMENDED MOTION: "1 move to approve the request for a temporary use permit for
the purpose of operating a commercial sleigh ride operation at the City of Aspen Golf
Course from December 15, 2004 to March 31, 2005 with conditions as noted in
Resolution No. !fi2., Series of2004"
Attachments:
Exhibit A-Application
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RESOLUTION NO. ~
(Series of 2004)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO,
GRANTING A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR THE OPERATION OF
COMMERCIAL SLEIGH RIDES ON THE CITY OF ASPEN GOLF COURSE, GOLF
COURSE SUBDIVISION, LOT 1, ASPEN, COLORADO
Parcel ID 2735-111-09001
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26.450 of the Aspen Municipal Code, the Applicants,
John Hardin and Aspen Wilderness Outfitters has submitted an application for a Temporary Use
Permit to allow the operation of commercial sleigh rides on the City of Aspen golf course, Golf
Course Subdivision, Lot I; and,
WHEREAS, the Applicant requests this use from December 15, 2004 to March 31,
2005; and,
WHEREAS, Community Development reviewed the temporary use application and
recommends that the City Council approve the temporary use permit with conditions; and,
WHEREAS, City Council finds that the proposed temporary use is not inconsistent with
the character and existing land uses of the surrounding parcels and neighborhood and that
granting the temporary use permit will not adversely impact the neighborhood; and,
WHEREAS, City Council finds that granting the temporary use permit will further the
public interest and welfare by maintaining a valuable wintertime recreational activity in the
Aspen area which is also consistent with the uses permitted in the underlying zone district.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ASPEN,
COLORADO, THAT:
Section I
In accordance with Section 26.450.020 of the Aspen Municipal Code, the City Council of the
City of Aspen, Colorado, does hereby grant John Hardin and Aspen Wilderness Outfitters, a
temporary use permit to operate a commercial sleigh ride operation on the City of Aspen Golf
Course with the following conditions:
I. The temporary use is valid from December 15,2004 to March 31,2005.
2. The applicant shall seek and receive any necessary approvals for signs relating to the
operation from the City Zoning Officer.
Resolution No. _, Series of _ -I
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3. The horses and sleigh shall be limited to the Bernese Boulevard dog Nordic trail at the
City of Aspen golf course. The horse shall wear a diaper to prevent waste on the trail and
the sleigh shall pull a drag to re-groom the course
4. All material representations made in the application and in the hearing by the applicant
and the applicant's representative shall be considered conditions of approval, unless
amended by other conditions.
APPROVED, December 15, 2004, at a public hearing before the City Council of the City of
Aspen, Colorado.
Helen Kalin Klanderud, Mayor
John Worcester, City Attorney
ATTEST:
Kathryn S. Koch, City Clerk
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