HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.004-06RESOLUTION NO. 4
(SERIES OF 2006)
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL DETERMINING THE
ELIGIBILITY OF DEVELOPMENT RESONABLY NECESSARY FOR THE
CONVENIENCE AND WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC (COWOP) FOR THE ASPEN
FIRE STATION REDEVELOPMENT ON A PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY
OF ASPEN, LOTS O, P, Q, AND, R, BLOCK 87, CITY AND TOWNSITE OF
ASPEN.
Parcel No. 2737-073-30-851
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department received an application
from the City of Aspen for a determination of eligibility for development reasonably
necessary for the convenience and welfare of the public (COWOP) for the redevelopment
of the Aspen Fire Station on City of Aspen owned parcel known as Aspen Fire Station
property, Lots O, P, Q, and R, City and Townsite of Aspen; and,
WHEREAS, the subject property contains approximately 12,000 square feet and
is zoned Public (PUB); and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26.500.050 of the Land Use Code, the City
Council may make a determination whether a proposed development is reasonably
necessary for the convenience and welfare of the public by applying the standards of
Section 26.500.040 during a duly noticed public hearing after taking and considering
comments from the general public, and a recommendation from the Community
Development Director; and,
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director determined that the proposed
development may be eligible for consideration as a project reasonably necessary for the
convenience or welfare of the public, and notified in writing the Planning and Zoning
Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission, the date of the public heating
before the City Council at which time a determination is to be made concerning eligibility
of the proposed development; and,
WHEREAS, the Aspen City Council has reviewed and considered the COWOP
proposal under the applicable provisions of the Municipal Code as identified herein, has
reviewed and considered the recommendation of the Community Development Director,
and has taken and considered public comment at a public hearing; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the development proposal meets or exceeds
the Standards for Determination, Section 26.500.040, for the following reasons:
The project would provide a much needed upgrade to the Aspen Fire Protection
District's facilities;
The subject property is owned by the City of Aspen;
The project stands to be of higher quality through utilizing an interactive and
multidisciplinary approach with a diverse COWOP task team, including neighbors
of the project, and persons with special interest in the property and its
development.
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this Resolution furthers and is necessary
for the promotion of public health, safety, and welfare.
WHEREAS, the City Council approved, by a vote of four to zero (4-0)
Resolution No. 4, Series of 2006, on January 9, 2006.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ASPEN, COLORADO THAT:
Section 1
Pursuant to Section 26.500.040 of the Land Use Code, the proposed redevelopment of the
Aspen Fire Station is determined to be eligible development necessary for the Convenience
and Welfare of the Public in that the project is a City project to redevelop the fire station, a
type of development and land use that is necessary for the safety and welfare of the
community.
Section 2
Pursuant to Section 26.500.050(B)(b), the procedure and standards for review of the project
shall be:
Process:
1. Task Force Team convenes and establishes its role, meeting schedule, meeting
procedural protocol and meeting rules for the conduct of business of the Aspen Fire
Station COWOP Task Force Team. Site visit is conducted.
2. Task Force Team Chair shall be the City's Director of Community Development, or
their designated representative.
3. Meetings shall be legally noticed as a public meeting and may be continued to
additional meetings.
4. Task Force Team responsibilities shall include the following:
· Determine and evaluate site opportunities and constraints.
· Finalize specific elements of the development program.
· Prepare a sample site plan including development layout, access, parking and
other pertinent site components.
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· Prepare a formal recommendation to the City Council regarding the above
tasks.
5. Community Development and Interdepartmental Technical Staff Review.
6. Work sessions and a noticed public heating shall be held with the Historic
Preservation Commission to review the project against the conceptual HPC
review standards.
7. Task Fome Team develops and formulates recommendation to City Council.
8. Formal review and action by City Council (in public heating).
9. City Council approves conceptual development plan for the project.
Standards of Review and Analysis:
1. Section 26.445.050, Review Standards: Planned Unit Development.
2. Section 26.310 Amendments to the Land Use Code and Official Zone District
Map.
3. Section 26.470, Growth Management, to the extent determined necessary during
project review.
4. Section 26.480, Subdivision, if determined to be necessary during project
development and review.
5. Any necessary technical design standards of utility providers shall be considered
and the COWOP decision shall not supercede any non-city utility provider.
6. The Aspen Area Community Plan shall be considered a policy guide and the final
recommendation shall include an analysis of conformance with this adopted plan.
7. Asset Management Division "Affordable Housing Development Guidelines" if
any affordable housing is incorporated into project.
8. City of Aspen Civic Master Plan Core Principles 1,3, and 6.
Section 3
Pursuant to Section 26.500.050(B)(c), the Task Force Team shall be assigned by City
Council no later than January 10, 2006.
Section 4
Pursuant to Section 26.500.050(B)(d), the timeframe for the procedures to accomplish the
tasks of the Task Force Team shall be March for a presentation of the initial findings and
August for a final recommendation from the task force team to City Council.
Section 5
The City shall pay for the cost of the COWOP task force team binders and for the City's
staff time spent in developing and reviewing the conceptual plan. The Fire District shall pay
the cost of the remainder of the expenses related to the COWOP.
RESOLVED, passed and approved this 9th day of January, 2006.
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Attest:
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Approved as to form:
~J01in Worcestbr, City Attorney
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