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HomeMy WebLinkAboutagenda.apz.19920721 . . AGE N D A ------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------ ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING July 21, 1992, Tuesday 4:30 P.M. 2nd Floor Meeting Room city Hall . ----------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- I. COMMENTS commissioners Planning Staff Public II. MINUTES III. PUBLIC HEARINGS . .' --" A. Garrish Rezoning to R-15, Kim Johnson B. Braden Conditional Use Review, Kim Johnson C. McPherson Conditional Use Review, Leslie Lamont IV. NEW BUSINESS A. Old Library Special Review, Leslie Lamont B. Zaluba 8040 Greenline Non-compliance Hearing,-Leslie Lamont V. ADJOURN ... ,- MEMORANDUM TO: Planning and Zoning Commission FROM: Kim Johnson, Planner RE: Garrish Rezoning from R-30 PUD to R-15 (Moderate Density Residential) DATE: July.21,.1992 ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ SUMMARY: The Planning Office recommends approval of rezoning a portion of the Applicant's property from R-30 PUD to R-15. This request is being made to establish R-15 zoning on the entire 27,912 s.f. parcel currently bisected by: the R-30 PUD / R-15 zone boundary. APPLICANT: Michael Garrish, represented by Paul Taddune LOCATION: The 0.64 acre parcel is located at 855 Gibson Ave. Please see parcel and vicinity in Exhibit "A". ZONING / USE: Current zoning of R-30 PUD and R-15 divides lot roughly in half, with the R-30 PUD portion being along the west side. The current use of the -site is a single family residence (also bisected by the zone boundary). No change to this use is proposed relative to the rezoning request.. APPLICANT'S REQUEST: Mr. Garrish is requesting the zone change to make the zoning of the parcel consistent within it own lot lines. The existing R-15 portion of the lot is less than the required lot j size of 15,000 s.f., and the entire parcel size (27,912 s.f.) is not in compliance with the minimum R-30 requirement of 30,000 s.f. lots. PROCESS: Rezoning is a two-step review. The Commission will forward recommendations to City Council for their final determination. STAFF COMMENTS: The following are standards from Section 7-1102 which must be addressed when considering a Map .Amendment (rezoning) A. Whether the proposed amendment is in conflict with any .applicable portions of this chapter. Response: There are no conflicts with the Land Use Code which will arise as a result of this rezoning. The application states that the dual zoning on the Garrish property resulted from an apparent City error. Research has led staff to believe that this occurred E during the 1975 city-wide downzoning and rezoning of the Oklahoma Flats area to R-30 PUD. B. Whether the proposed amendment is consistent with all elements of the Aspen Area Comprehensive Plan. Response: The 1973 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map shows this area to be single family residential. The proposed zoning would be in conformance with the 1973 Plan and the current residential use. C. Whether the proposed zoning amendment is compatible with surrounding Zone Districts and land uses, considering existing land use and neighborhood characteristics. • Response: The surrounding zoning is R-3 0 PUD on the west and south (Oklahoma Flats), R-15 to the east and north (across Gibson Ave.) and Park to the south which is Herron Park. The proposed R-15 zone is compatible with these residential zones and uses. D. The effect of the proposed amendment on traffic generation and road safety. Response: The change will not affect the level of activity at this site. E. Whether the proposal will result in increased demand on public facilities. Response: No changes in,public facilities needs will result from this rezoning. The current residential use is proposed to continue. F. Whether the proposed amendment will result in impacts on the natural environment. Response: No adverse impacts are anticipated as a result of the rezoning. The PUD overlay is being deleted as part of this application because it would serve no useful purpose if it remains. Single-family dwellings and duplexes, which are the principle permitted uses in R-15 zones, are exempt from PUD review requirements. G. Whether the proposal is consistent and compatible with the community character in the City of Aspen. Response: The proposed zone change will not diminish the character of the community. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Planning Staff recommends approval of the rezoning of the western portion of the Garrish parcel from R-30 PUD 2. FOUND REBAR \ NO CAP BENT N - / P, / DRIVI � o M H , / R-30 P. U. D. zs s L 4 S'�J' 2?• QV,E r TITLr E_ FOUND RES CAP 2376 GARRI ~a TRAC Ak� „ BASIS BEARING d 27, 9�2 Sq Fr fJEr ^ 10 0 9 SET REBA W/CAP 16129 OUND 1954 Y r C , rr of A s po 1J P.4 1300V- G,vs- ,�.or FOUND REBAR W/CAP 23T6 PROPER OF LOT I CF THE GARRISF P I T K I N -COUP F CAP 110RZ CONTROL o / GARRISN TRACT ti b � 2 z Zo tat h) N P • � \ , YS Y V O v - �P v FOUND REBAR NO CAP BENT Z ti %-30-91 �ui6i 7i��z MEMORANDUM TO: Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission FROM: Leslie Lamont, Planning DATE: July 21, 1992 RE: Zaluba 8040 Greenline Approval Noncompliance Hearing SUMMARY: In January of 1990 the Planning and Zoning Commission approved a 8040 Greenline approval for the construction of a single family residence on Lot 3 of the Hoag subdivision. The previous excavation permit for the new access road along with several other permits were issued but have expired. A result of the previous roadway excavation has been the existence of unstable soil conditions and this has impacted the surrounding properties. In addition, there are several conditions of approval that have not been observed with regard to the excavation of the access road. The specific conditions of approval that have not been adhered to are the following (please see the attached 1990 Resolution #4): - 3. A vertical tie-in wall and boulder wall shall be constructed by the applicant and the plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning and Engineering Departments. 4. The applicant shall adhere to the recommendations of Chen - Northern regarding slope stability during the excavation of the road and site and those plans and recommendations shall be reviewed by the Engineering Department. 8. No spoils or fill shall be placed over - the side of the road cut. All excavated materials shall be removed from the site if not used in the construction of the residence. 10. The applicant shall revegetate the upper road cut, beginning at the hairpin turn. Although the conditions of approval to not specify a date by which the "vertical tie-in wall" shall be constructed or the "upper road cut" shall be revegetated, Mr. Zaluba excavated a rough road cut two years ago without a follow through on recommendations from Chen -Northern regarding slope stability and revegatation of the upper road cut. In addition, Mr. Zaluba has not responded to letters of concern from adjacent property owners and the City complaining. about potential erosion problems with the spring thaws. Finally, staff has reason to believe that when the new road was cut "spoils and fill" were allowed to fall over the side and were then scraped up by heavy equipment potentially damaging hillside vegetation. Please find attached the correspondence between the City, the adjacent property owners and Mr. Zaluba and his attorney Marty Pickett. Marty Pickett has recently indicated to staff that Mr. Zaluba has begun to rectify the rough road cut situation. Chen -Northern has been retained to stabilize the road cut and the banks and to design a vertical tie-in wall to support the upper bank. Mr. Zaluba is also working with the property owner's of the Newfoundland Lode"to secure the road for access to both properties. If Mr. Zaluba's 8040 Greenline approval is revoked no building permits may be issued for the Hoag Lot 3 prior to a 8040 Greenline approval for a specific development proposal. RECOMMENDATION: Staff_ recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission consider one of the following alternatives with regard to Mr. Zaluba's 8040 Greenline approval: 1. Revegetation of the upper road cut and stabilization of the new road cut shall be accomplished by September 1, 1992. The plans for the tie-in. and boulder retaining wall shall be reviewed and approved by the Engineering and Planning Departments before stabilization work may begin. Recommendations by Chen -Northern regarding the stabilization shall be reviewed by the Engineering Department and shall be adhered to during the stabilization and revegatation process. Failure to complete the stabilization and revegatation shall cause the revocation of the 8040 Greenline approval for Hoag Lot 3. 2. Mr. Zaluba shall post a performance bond for $300,000 for the stabilization of the new road cut and revegetation of the upper road cut to be completed prior to the issuance of any foundation/excavation and building permits. The plans for the tie- in and boulder retaining wall shall be reviewed and approved by the Engineering and Planning Departments before stabilization work may begin. Recommendations by Chen -Northern. regarding the stabilization shall be reviewed by the Engineering Department and shall be adhered to during the stabilization and revegatation process. Failure to complete the road stabilization one year from this review shall cause the to perform the work required. K and revegetation within City to utilize the bond 3. Mr. Zaluba shall post a performance bond for $300,000 for the stabilization of the new road cut and revegetation of the upper road cut .with work to be completed by September 1, 1992. The plans for the tie-in and boulder retaining wall shall be reviewed and approved by the Engineering and Planning Departments before stabilization work may begin. Recommendations by Chen -Northern regarding the stabilization shall be reviewed by the Engineering Department and shall be adhered to during the stabilization and revegatation process. Failure to complete the work required by September 1, 1992 shall cause the City to utilize the bond to perform the work required. 4. Revocation of the 8040 Greenline approval pursuant to Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution 4, 1990. V 5. The Commission may choose, based upon the facts presented, to not take action thus allowing the 8040 Greenline approval to remain valid. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution 4, 1990 2. Correspondence between City Attorney, staff, Mr. Zaluba and his representative, adjacent property owners and engineers. 3. Certified Notification of Noncompliance Hearing to Mr. Zaluba 3 3 EXHIBIT , APPROVED , .I9 BY RESOLUTION RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION .' GRANTING 8040 GREENLINE APPROVAL OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME" ON LOT 3, HOAG SUBDIVISION IN THE CONSERVATION ZONE DISTRICT Resolution No. 90- I WHEREAS, the Aspen Planning and .Zoning Commission held a public meeting January 2, 1990; and WHEREAS, the Commission reviewed an application for a 8040 r Greenline for Lot 3 in the Hoag Subdivision; and - .WHEREAS, the Commission has reviewed this .application several times during 1989; and WHEREAS, the Commission was concerned about the avalanche hazards on the site, preservation of the Nordic trail and the visual impact of a large home on the hillside; and ,f WHEREAS, the applicant continued to work with the Commission to present a proposal that the Commission could approve; and WHEREAS, the applicant agreed to construct a new .access drive in order to preserve the Nordic trail; and WHEREAS, the -applicant -agreed to restrict the floor area of the house to 2,438. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission that it does hereby grant approval of the 8040 Greenline for Lot 3 of the Hoag Subdivision with the following conditions: 1. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall create a barrier between the driveway and the trail on the Forest Service property to reduce the potential conflict between trail users and Lot 3 users. 2. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant Resolution No. 90- -Page 2 l shall have a confirmed tree -relocation plan and/or replacement program in place to be reviewed and approved by. the Parks Department. 3. A vertical tie-in wall and boulder wall shall be constructed by the applicant and the plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning and Engineering Departments. r 4. The applicant shall adhere to the recommendations of Chen - Northern regarding slope stability during the excavation -of the road and site and those plans and recommendations shall be reviewed by the Engineering Department. 5. The applicant shall retain a geotechnical engineer to perform field monitoring during the excavation and construction of the site. G. The applicant shall implement the sprinkler plan as approved by the Fire Marshall. 7. Prior to the issuance of an excavation permit, the Engineering Department.shall "review a final drainage plan. 8. No spoils or fill shall be placed over the side of, the road cut. . All excavated materials shall be removed from the site if not used in the construction of the residence. 9. The applicant shall post signage on the utility/trail easement to prevent vehicular access. 10. The applicant shall revegetate the upper road cut, beginning at the hairpin turn. 11. The access road shall not be expanded beyond access for one single family home on the Newfoundland parcel. 0 ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 1 By C. Welton Andes'bW, Chairman Resolution No. 90- Page 3 12. The new access road shall be constructed• first to accommodate excavation and development of the building site•so as not to use the trail. 13. No' additional square footage, shall be added to the house • r without a full 8040 Greenline review. This building site shall • r not be subject to any exemptions pursuant to the 8040 Greenline review process for any additions. 14. •The approved revised plans indicate a reduction of - square footage of 402..75 and -approximately a 20 reduction in the facade of the structure. The calculable floor area of the home was approved at 2,438 square feet. 15. The applicant shall submit a landscape plan that shall be agreed upon between the applicant, Planning and Engineering Departments. The grade on the west side shall be raised to approximately window sill level. APPROVED by the Commission at its regular meeting on January 2, 1990. ATTEST: Jan I PLANNING & ONING COMMISSION EXHIBIT , APPROVED r 19 BY RESOLUTION MES97M DISPLAY TO Bill �m Postmark: Drueding. Leslie Lamont Aug 20,90 4:27 PM Subject: Reply to:-JOE ZALUBA'S BUILDING PERMIT Reply text: From Leslie Lamont: Joe must submit plasn to be approved before he may begin to construct the reatining wall along the new driveway. Until that time NO permits should be let out PERTAINING to construction of the reatining wall. However approval of the wall plans is not necessary for releasing his building permit. I would request that prior to Final Inspection, Jim Gibbard and myself inspect the site to determine whether he has complied with all his -conditions as set out in the Resolution. Preceding message: From Bill Drueding: ZALUBA'S BUILDING PERMIT IS READY TO GO IN THE BUILDING DEPT. SHOULD I RELEASE THIS PERMIT????? PLEASE ADVISE IN WRITING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU!!! 7 EXHIBIT - - - -• , APPROVED 19 BY RESOLUTION • SUSAN H. RAPPAPORT 3940 WALDEN SHORES ROAD WAYZATA,MINNESOTA 55391 (612)473-3065 FAX (612) 473-5369 September 11, 1990 Jed Caswell City of Aspen 130 South Galena Aspen, CO 81611 Dear Jed, - SR 1 7 1 °90 CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE My husband, Gary, and I own the home at 1115* Ute Avenue, and the reason I am writing to you has to do with the road - (ski trail) that runs above our property. Joe Zaluba has built a new road to access his building site. The road is about one foot higher than grade. There is a big ditch that runs parallel to our property, which would trap snow, water etc. and the whole road is sloped to run off directly onto our property. I urge you to go and take a look at it, because our landscaping, boulder retaining wall and perhaps even our foundations are in jeopardy, and both Gary and I and our contractor, are very concerned. I spoke to Joe about it, and he assured me that the road was far from complete, but before he finishes it, he wants to get the foundation in for his home, and then set the grade. He said he is also -working with a landscape architect to design the intersection where his road and the ski trail meet, as well as the area that runs along our property. As of today, lie still has not received his building permit, which he said was submitted on March loth, and he is not going to finish the road until he gets the permit. The grading, run-off systems and foundation for our home were designed and engineered to integrate with the original road, the slope above, and those run-off patterns. If the new road is not brought into compliance before the rain/snow season begins, (and on the north slope particularly, it could be soon!), we could have enormous problems. I t '0 I really would not like to get involved with the city or Joe Zaluba on a legal basis, and I doubt that you would want that to happen either, but it is an option if all else fails. I do not want the road to remain in its existing condition through the fall and winter.season. I really hope that you or someone in the city can expedite the proper regrading of the road within the next thirty days or so. Please let me know! Th ks and regards, v Susan H. Rappaport cc: Joe Zaluba Lenny Oates PEN e e t 611 MEMORANDUM DATE: September 18, 1990 TO: Gary Lyman, Building Department FROM: Jed Caswall, City Attorney RE: Zaluba Building Permit Attached -for your information and records is a copy of a "release" Mr. Zaluba has executed so as to expedite the issuance of his building permit(s). We talked previously about this matter and while we agreed we didn't particularly need such a release, it doesn't hurt to have it. Anyway, you can stick it in your file if you don't already have a copy. EMC/mc Attachment /D CITY September 18, 1990 Ms. Susan'H. Rappaport 3940 Walden Shores Road Wayzata, Minnesota 55391 Dear Ms. Rappaport: Thank you for your correspondence dated September llth listing certain concerns relevant to Joseph Zaluba's development activities. I have reviewed your letter with the Planning, Engineering and Zoning Departments and have been advised that the potential grading and run-off problems as you have identified have been addressed in.the design and engineering plans for the Zaluba lot. Final grading and other road improvements can not be undertaken until after the foundation work for Mr. Zaluba's home is com- plete. The foundation work permit was issued last week. The work is subject to inspection to insure compliance with all conditions of approval. I hope this information is helpful to you. Very truly yours, Edward M. Caswall City Attorney EMC/mc b� recycled paper CITY 30 September 18, 1990 Ms. Martha C. Pickett v McFlynn & Pickett - P.O. Box I Aspen, Colorado 81612 Re: Zaluba Dear Marty: Enclosed for your information is a copy of a letter I recently received from a property owner who is concerned about Mr. Zaluba's development activities. I'm also forwarding a copy of the letter to the.Zoning and Engineering Departments for their review. I trust the concerns noted in the letter are being addressed in Mr. Zaluba's design work and -that he will have any problems with the road resolved prior to winter. Thank you. Very truly yours, Edward M. Caswall City Attorney EMC/mc Enc. cc: Engineering Department Zoning Department recycled paper 12 MESSAGE DISPLAY TO Jed Caswall CC Bob Gish CC Chuck Roth : Jim Gibbard Pustmark: Sep 21,90 11:37 AM Subject: Zaluba road ----------------------------------------------------------- Message: The agreement Joe Zaluba made with Lez and I was that he would finish the road when he finished his excavation and foundation. He has received his excavation and foundation permit but will not get his building permit until the retainage work on the road is satisfactory« SUSAN H. RAPPAPORT 3940 WALDEN SHORES ROAD WAYZATA, M 1NNESOTA 55391 (612) 473-3065 FAX (612) 473-5369 October 11, 1990 Jed Caswall City of Aspen 130 South Galena Aspen, CO 81611 Dear Jed, To continue our discussion about the Avenue: you told me last Monday that the road properly was not the concern is between us and Zaluba. OCT 1 5 199 CITY An.CR1VEy# OFFICE S Zaluba road above Ute the problem of grading of the city, that it We disagree. The City issued the permit. It has the authority to extract a bond from the contractor and force timely conformance with all existing regulations and approved engineering plans. You also told me that the City would not issue a building permit until it approved the final road grade. The practical problem with this is winter. Mr. Zaluba began rough road construction to his property during the summer. For whatever reasons, he did not move along with his project, and the cuts did not get replanted, and the road did not get regraded. There has already been a dirt/snow slough from the first snowfall on October 7th. It looks like there will be more problems in the coming months. If, as a result of improper grading, which is not cured throughout the winter, our property is damaged from run-off, we think the City bears some, if not all, of the responsibility. You have the leverage with the contractor, we don't! Please be on notice. Si r lye Gary and Susan Rappaport cc: Lenny Oates /4 CITY October 30, 1990 Ms. Martha C. Pickett McFlynn &-Pickett P.O. Box I Aspen, Colorado 81612 Re: Zaluba Lot 3, Hoag Subdivision -- Dear Marty: As you may recall from my earlier, correspondence to you dated September 19th, there appears to be some continuing concerns and problems regarding the access "road" Mr. Zaluba recently installed to access the property as described above. Those concerns center upon Mr. Zaluba's apparent failure to adequately grade and stabilize the road to the detriment of those properties downslope from the road. -A review of Mr. Zaluba's 8040 Greenline-approval indicates that he was to "adhere to the recommendations of Chen -Northern regard- ing slope stability during the excavation of the road and site and those plans and recommendations shall be reviewed by the Engineering Department". Additionally, Mr. Zaluba was to "retain -a geotechnical engineer to perform --field monitoring during the excavation and construction of the site". Lastly, no spoils or fill were to be placed over the side of the road cut. In that the.City had not heard from Mr. Zaluba or Chen -Northern regarding these matters, I had the Planning Department follow-up in regard to the road. Chen -Northern has advised us that they have had no contact with Mr. Zaluba concerning the points set out in the 8040 Greenline approval. Furthermore, Mr. Zaluba has evi- dently ceased work on the project leaving the road in a condition not contemplated nor approved by the Planning and.Zoning commis- sion. I would appreciate your review of these matters with your -client. The road needs attention before winter sets -in so as to avoid drainage and erosion problems in the spring. While it would appear that violations have occurred and are -occurring regarding the existing land use approval and/or permit(s), the City is willing to remain patient with Mr. Zaluba for a short time recycled paper % / Letter to Ms. Martha C. Pickett October 30, 1990 Page 2 further so that he can remedy the situation. Absent his timely response, I am afraid the City will be forced to explore avail- able legal remedies as necessary to correct the situation. Please let me know what Mr. Zaluba's intentions are. Time is short. Thank you. Very truly yours, Edward M. Caswall City Attorney EMC/mc cc: Building Department Engineering Department Planning Department Leonard M. Oates, Esq. 16 WRY% & PICKETT LAWYERS A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION THE SMITH-ELISHA HOUSE 320 WEST MAIN STREET. SUITE 1 P.O. BOX I ASPEN. COLORADO 81611 TIMOTHY MCFLYNN* MARTHA C. PICKETT ALSO ADMITTED IN CALIFORNIA Jed Caswall City Attorney 130 South Galena Street Aspen, Colorado 81611 November 9, 1990 RE: Zaluba Lot 3, Hoag Subdivision Dear Jed: q'925-2442 925-2211 TELECOPI NOV 1990 CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE This letter is in response to your letter dated October 30, 19901 regarding your concern related to the incompletion of the access "road" to Mr. Zaluba's property. I have spoken with Joe regarding the work being done on the road and he assures me that he is working carefully and quickly to come up with solutions to prepare the road for winter weather. He has met with his engineer, and the Rappaport's engineer from JDM Engineering, Duane Stewart, on site and they have all agreed upon a plan to ready the road in the event it cannot be completely finalized prior to inclement weather. Joe agrees that in the event the road cannot be "up to par" by winter, he and his engineers will work closely with the City Engineer to determine what, if any, temporary measures need to be taken. Furthermore, Joe has retained Steve Pollack, of Chen Associates, to oversee the work and confirm that all of the necessary measures are being taken to provide stabilization. Please know that Joe had no intent of violating any of the requirements set forth in the 8040 Approval regarding the -access driveway. He has been frustrated in his efforts to begin work on the property, by virtue of his building permit which was submitted to the Citv on. March 12. 1990, not having been available to him to begin excavation until some time in September. Obviously, this has set his schedule back significantly for work which we had, in good faith, planned to have completed by now. I hope that you will understand Joe's position and that you and the other staff members will be able to work with him on this matter. MCP/lj n cc: Joe Zaluba Leonard Oates, Esq. zaluba\caswalll.109 Sincerely, McFLYNN & PICKETT, P.C. 1 By _ lkt Mar a Pickett I 17 ! -1 � 3 Chen@Northern, Inc Consulinng Engineers and Scientists November 12, 1990 Western Heritage Log Homes Attn: Joe Zaluba 8899 William Cody Drive Evergreen 00 80439 JUN p � /1991 G"Ty 5080 Road 154 Glenwood Springs. Colorado 81601 303 945-7458 303 945.2363 Facsimile r subject: observation of Teniporary Driveway Grading, I of 3, Hoag Subdivision, Aspen, Colorado. - Job No. 4 275 89 Gentlemen: . As requested, we observed the current driveway grading on November 8, 1990 to evaluate the existing cut and fill slopes with respect to their stability. Chen - Northern, Inc. previously provided comments and recommendations regarding the driveway grading in a letter dated July 31, 1989, Job No. 4 275 89. Design details for the roadway construction are presented in Sheets 1 and 2 dated October 12, 1989 by High Country Engineering, Inc. At the time of our site visit, the driveway rough -cut had been made for quite some time. The grading consisted mainly of cut into the hillside to maximum depths typically between 3 to 4 feet. There was a small amount of fill along the outer edge of the driveway. The uphill cut was very steeply graded and almost near vertical. The soils exposed in the excavation consisted of rocky colluvium, similar to that described in our previous engineering report. There was no seepage and no indications of massive slope instability associated with this cut. There was about 6 to 8 inches of snow cover at the time of our site. visit, however, approximately one month earlier, we had observed the site when clear of snow and it uas in sou lar condition to the present condition. The driveway excavation is mostly all a cut bench and there appears to be little risk of massive slope instability or erosion that could impact structures below the site. The driveway cut will tend to collect surface water runoff and appropriate measures should be taken to ensure that the runoff is contained on the uphill edge of the road and conveyed down to Ute Avenue. The near vertical excavation face will probably ravel somewhat but there is little risk that it will destabilize the uphill natural slope. We understand that the driveway excavation is temporary, mainly for construction access, and the road will be final graded during or after the residence construction. The recommendations presented in our previous reports which are applicable should be observed in the completed driveway grading. 5 Western Heritage -Log Homes November 12, 1990 Page 2 If you have any questions regarding the information provided or if we can be of further assistance, please let us know. Sincerely, , Fq �L MEN -NORTHERN INC. . �G; s T 15222 �. Steven L. Pawlak, P. E. ON At ;•per SIP/ec cc: High Country Engineering, Inc. - Attn: Tim Beck City of Aspen - Attn: Jim Gibbard r I% t 4 CITY 30 November 15, 1990 SPEN eet k-ney Ms. Martha C. Pickett v McFlynn & Pickett P.O. Box I Aspen, Colorado 81612 Re: Zaluba Lot 3, Hoag Subdivision Dear Marty: Thank you for your correspondence of November 9th responding to. mine of October 30th on the same subject. I am furnishing copies of your letter to both the Engineering and Planning Departments. Mr. Zaluba's cooperation is very much appreciated. Very truly yours, Edward M. Caswall City Attorney EMC/mc recycled paper 9"0 .. ChenNorthern, Inc. Consulting Engineers and Scientists July 31, 1991 Gary and Susan Rappaport 3940 Waldon Shores Road Wayzata MN 55391 5080 Road 154 Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 303 945-745£i 303 945-2363 Facsimile Subject: Observation of Grading Conditions, Existing Residences, Lot 5, Hoag Subdivision, 1115 Ute Avenue, Aspen, Colorado. Job No. 4 438 87 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Rappaport: As requested by Duane Stewart of JDM Construction, we observed the site on July 26, 1991. ' The purpose of our site visit was to evaluate the coupleted grading on the property with ccupliance to the reccmw2- dations presented in our engineering report for the site development, Job No. 4 438 87, dated November 30, 1987. he resider has been constructed by cutting into the steeply sloping hillside. paved driveway accesses the property from Ute Avenue on the downhill side and the Ute Ski Trail (and driveway) borders the uphill side of the property. The cuts made into the hillside have been retained by the building foundation on the south and west sides and a stacked boulder retaining wall on the east side. A drainage swale directs surface runoff around the uphill side of'the structure. The slope of the graded areas generally ranges between about 30% to 60%, similar to the natural or original slope of the property. The stacked boulder wall has a slight batter into the hillside. The grading plans for the building construction were reviewed with respect to the as -constructed grading. In general, the as -constructed grading is consistent with that shown on the grading plan except that the stacked boulder wall has been added. The graded slopes are all revegetated and no signs of erosion or general slope instability were observed. The building development and as -constructed grading appear to be consistent with the reccmTendations presented in our previous report. Recent grading has been performed along Ute Trail for uphill residential construction. Additional grading of the outside edge of Ute Trail may be needed so that surface water runoff is not directed onto the subject site. The conclusions presented in this report are based on our visual observations and subsurface conditions presented in our previous report with respect to the design grading. Any variations in the slope grading should be reviewed and/or designed by a qualified engineer. ai A member of the HIH group of companies SUSAN H. RAPPAPORT 1115 UTE AVENUE ASPEN COLORADO 81611 (303) 925-4155 FAX (303) 920-1950 August 8, 1991 Jim Gibbard City of Aspen 130 South Galena Aspen, CO 81611 Dear Jim, AUG i 5 1991 CITY 7-NG' I EER I am enclosing the written ,report from Steve Pawlak's on - site visit to our home, confirming that the recommendations outlined in the Chen report have been followed. I assume that the Certificate of Occupancy can now be issued! I would also like to call your attention to the highlighted portion of the letter which recommends that additional grading be done on the ski trail above our home. Since this is not part of our property, but certainly can and will affect it, I would like some advice from you on how to make sure that this is accomplished in a timely manner. Please let me know. Agai-n.,-,sorry that there was confusion on my part about doing everything we needed to do for our C.O. Thanks for your -- patience and thanks in advance for your help on the Ski Trail grading problem. Susan H. Rappaport r t MEMORANDUM TO: Jed Caswall, City Attorney FROM: Jim Gibbard, Engineering Department (�2" 3 0 DATE: August 29, 1991 RE: Zaluba road Attached is a letter from Susan Rappaport in which she expresses concern about the need for grading of the above road and the potential impact to her property from the runoff from that road. Also attached is a letter from Chen Northern which points out the need for grading of that road. Could you contact Zaluba's representative and 'find out when this work will be done? Please let me know what you find out so I can respond to -Ms- Rappaport. j g/road cc: Chuck Roth Leslie Lamont ��3 CI`] September 3, 1991 Ms. Martha C. Pickett. McFlynn & Pickett P.O. Box S Aspen, Colorado 81612 Re: Zaluba Lot 3, Hoag Subdivision Dear Marty: /^ems fr i' E'EN t r You may recall that we had some correspondence last Fall concern- ing drainage/run-off-problems associated with Mr. Zaluba's access road. While Mr. Zaluba did undertake some temporary measures regarding the road last year, it now appears we are headed right back to the same situation that caused us concern in the first place. Apparently, Mr. Zaluba has not followed through*on the engineering and grading recommendations provided him by Chen Northern. Will you please review this matter with your client. He must put the access road in an acceptable and safe condition, particularly in regard to the drainage problems. Should you have particularized questions concerning the matter, please feel free to contact Jim Gibbard in the Engineering Department. Thank you. Very truly yours, Edward M. Caswall City Attorney EMC/mc jc93.5 cc: Jim Gibbard recycled paper r September 23, 1991 Joseph S. Zaluba P. O. Box 9640 Aspen, CO 81612 Re: Building Permit ##1058 Dated 3/7/90 Dear Mr. Zaluba: This letter is to inform you that the above -referenced building permit application has expired. The plan check for a permit application has an expiration date of 180 days. after submission. The expiration date for. this permit was 9/7/90. The extension granted by Gary Lyman, -Chief Building Official, expired 4/18/91. The permit has been voided and the plans will be destroyed if we do not hear from you by 10/ 10/91. Thank you for your attention in this matter. Sincerely, Vicki Monge Aspen/Pitkin Regional.Building Department as MESSAGE DISPLAY TO Jed Caswall en : Rob Thomson Postmark: Feb 03,92 1:30 PM Status: Previously read Subject: Zaluba..lot 3 Hoag Subdivision ------------------------------------------------- Message: Referencing your Oct. 30, 1990 to Martha Pickett and her reply letter of Nov. 9, 1990....It appears that Zaluba has not instituted temporary measures for controlling run-off. I have received a call from the property owner of lot 5, Rappaport. At this time it is not - a serious condition but she is worried about the landscaping they did. What do we do, write a stricter letter? �G MESSAGE DISPLAY TO, Jed jm : Postmark: Caswall Leslie Lamont - Mar 05,92 9:08 AM CC Rob Thomson Subject: Reply to a reply: Hoag Lot 3 - Zaluba Reply text: From Leslie Lamont: let's review the file (rob and I) inspect the site and let jed know what we've found how about friday afternoon or next monday? r Preceding message: From Jed Caswall: I believe my original suggestion on this was to revoke whatever land use approvals he has on the grounds that he has not complied with conditions of approval, i.e., grading the driveway. I'don't care so much about his bldg permits because they were issued on basis of land use approvals --that's why I suggested the land use approvals be reviewed for his compliance with same and if he breached them, we commence revocation of his land use approval(s). From Leslie Lamont: a buidling permit was never approved for issuance and is now void a letter was sent to Joe Sept. 23, 1991 telling him is permit was void. An excavation permit was issued Sept'. 12, 1990 but no pections have occurred to tell if any work has been done that ald warrant keeeping the permit. If he hasn't continued work under his permit then that permit becomes void. We should have the site inspected to see if his excavation/foundation permit is still active. Jed if his building permit is void are his 8040 greenline approvals still ok. I guess they are until a new buidling design �7 MESSAGE DISPLAY V` Jed Caswall CC Gary Lyman r Rob Thomson From: Leslie Lamont Postmark: Mar 09.92 2:42 PM Status: Previously read Subject: Hoag lot 3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Message: Rob and I did a site inspection on friday. no work has appeared to have been done under the auspices of the excavation/foundation permit that was issued the end of 1990. Jed it also appears that no work r have been done on the road however everything is covered in snow. I have a question about the 8040 Greenline approval whether the approval expires due to issuance of permits without following the conditions of the approval. ,� V CITY 30 March 18, 1992 Mr. Joseph Zaluba 8899 William Cody Drive Evergreen, Colorado 80439 Dear Mr. Zaluba: PEN I am providing this response to your correspondence dated March 10th addressing certain questions you have concerning the street improvements to be undertaken on Ute Avenue. First, if I may, I would like to correct several factual errors as contained in your letter. There is no governmental entity known as the "Aspen.Water Dis- trict". Municipal water service in and around the Aspen metro area is provided by the City -of Aspen through its Water Depart- ment. Ms. McKenzie (as identified in Ms. Pickett's letter) is an employee of the Water Department. Additionally, there has been no authorized policy directive or mandate issued by the City re- quiring property owners who wish to tap onto the municipal water system along Ute Avenue to do so this Spring. Rather, in view.of the upcoming street overlay for Ute Avenue, persons are being notified and encouraged to have their water tap stubs installed prior to the street work in order to avoid having to excavate the new roadway once it is in place. From a design and engineering standpoint, the new street surface will hold up better if no' excavations are done for five years. Furthermore, excavations to be performed after the overlay is complete will require a sepa- rate permit. Hence, it is advantageous for everyone to have new waterline connections completed at or before the time the overlay work is to be performed. In regard to your plans to go forward with the construction of your residence, and as you are aware from previous correspondence from this office, you have repeatedly failed to comply with certain conditions of the 8040 greenline approval issued for the project by the Planning and Zoning Commission in January, 1990. (See attached) Specifically, you have not met the requirement to maintain the slope stability for your access road which has resulted in undue runoff and adversely impacted properties, situated below yours. Previous efforts to secure your coopera- tion on this issue have proved futile. It is my understanding recycled paper Mr. Joseph Zaluba March 18, 1992 Page 2 that the Planning staff is in the process of instituting proceed- ings to revoke the 8040 approval due to your non-compliance. You will be receiving official written notice of this proposed action at a later date. Finally, and as specified in a letter sent to you on September. 23, 1991, your building permits have been voided by reason of your failure to submit your plans for the necessary plan checks by the Building Department. (See attached) I think its unfortunate for everyone that we find ourselves in the situation that presently exists. Please be advised that while the City is willing to assist you in seeing your project through to a successful completion, such a result can only be achieved by a good faith effort on your part to cooperate and comply with the conditions of your land use and building approv- als. Thank you. Very truly yours, Edward M. Caswall City Attorney EMC/mc jw318 . 1 cc: Building Department Engineering Department Water Department Planning Department John Bennett Martha C. Pickett, Esq. 30 f PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION EXHIBIT , APPROVED 19 BY RESOLUTION BEFORE THE ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION IN RE THE MATTER.OF LOT 3, HOAG SUBDIVISION, A/K/A 1125 UTE AVENUE, JOSEPH S. ZALUBA, APPLICANT NOTICE TO SHOW CAUSE TO: Joseph S. Zaluba 8899 William Cody Drive Evergreen, Colorado 80439 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED -that on June 16, 1992, the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission voted to issue a Notice to Show Cause why the following land use development approval as previously granted on January 2, 1990, should not be revoked and/or modified: 8040 Greenline Approval for a Single -Family House on Lot 3, Hoag Subdivision, City of Aspen, Colorado. Based upon information made available to the Planning and Zoning Commission, reasonable grounds exist to believe that the applicant, Joseph -S. Zaluba, - has violated and/or failed -to comply with -the following terms 'and/or conditions 'af the* 8040 Greenl*ine Approval: Condition 3. A vertical tie-in wall and boulder wall shall be constructed by the applicant and the plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning-and•.Engineering Departments. Condition 4. The applicant shall adhere to the recommenda- tions of Chen -Northern regarding slope stability during the excavation of the road and site and those plans and recommenda- tions shall be reviewed by the Engineering Department. Condition 8 No.spoils or fill shall be -placed over the side of the .road cut.. All excavated materials shall be removed.. - from the'site if not used in the construction of the residence. Condition 10. The applicant shall revegetate the upper road cut, beginning at the hairpin turn. WHEREFORE, you are directed to appear before the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission on July 21, 1992, at 4:30 o'clock p.m., at the Second Floor Meeting Room, City Hall, 130 South Galena Street, Aspen, Colorado, and show cause why the land use. development approval as set forth above should not be revoked or 31 modified. The hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission will be conducted in accordance with the procedures established in Section 24-6-205B of the Municipal Code. Dated this da =-1992. � Y of June, ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION By: City O erk cc. Marty Pickett 2 3� P 697 794 969 Certified Mail Receipt No Insurance Coverage Provided Do not use for International Mail UNITED STATES POSTALS TES (See Reverse) ` c a a a c O O co M E U U) fl Sent to St Vt & No.%�j.� �/ � .(.tom-� � • late & ZIP Codee r Certified Fee Special Delivery Fee Restricted Delivery Fee Return Receipt Showing to Whom & Date Delivered Return Receipt. 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I n r — Addressee 8., Addressee's Address (ONLY if X `` requested and fee paid) 6. ign re Agent X ` 7. e of Deliver • • �•• VV 1 I, t%PI. tyoy *U.S-G-PO. 1989-238-815 DOMESTIC RETURN RECEIPI 33 - - � dJ7- F73 - —�A4 tea _ TO: FROM: RE: DATE: MEMORANDUM Planning and Zoning Commission Kim Johnson, Planner Braden Conditional Use for an Attached Accessory Dwelling Unit - Public Hearing July 21, 1992 ------------------ ------------------ SUMMARY: The Planning Office recommends approval of the Braden Conditional Use for a 420 s.f. above -grade attached accessory dwelling unit with.conditions. APPLICANT: Ralph Braden, represented by David Muckenhirn LOCATION: 973 Queen Street (Parcel 7 of the Boundary Agreement Plat) The lot is 13,380 s.f., bordered on the south by the Roaring Fork River. ZONING: R-15 A APPLICANT'S REQUEST: The applicant requests Conditional Use for the construction of an accessory dwelling unit in order to satisfy Ordinance 1 affordable housing requirements. The site is currently vacant. The studio accessory dwelling unit located above the attached garage will be approximately 420 s.f. Because the ADU is 100% above grade the applicant is eligible -for an FAR bonus of 210 s.f. for the principal structure. The total FAR for the proposed building will be approximately 4,276.s.f. The applicant has submitted plan and elevation drawings. See Attachment "A". PROCESS: The Planning Commission shall make a determination on the Conditional Use for the accessory dwelling unit. REFERRAL COMMENTS: Complete referral memos are attached as Exhibit "B" Housing: The proposed unit must meet the requirements of Section 24-5-510 of the Aspen Municipal Code. It shall be between 300 and 700 square feet of net livable area, deed restricted to resident occupancy, and have minimum lease periods of 6 months. The deed restriction shall be approved by the Housing Off ice, recorded with the County Clerk, and proof of recordation forwarded to the Housing Office prior to issuance of any building permits for the site. STAFF COMMENTS: The Braden parcel is encroached on the east side by the neighbor's garage. This encroachment is approximately 650 s.f. and must included in the FAR of the Braden lot. The Applicant has been in compliance with U.B.C. Chapter 35 for sound attenuation. No other significant impacts are anticipated. D. There are adequate public facilities and services to serve the conditional use including but not limited.to roads, potable water, sewer, solid waste, parks, police, fire protection, emergency medical services, hospital and medical services, drainage systems, and schools. RESPONSE: All public facilities are all ready in place for the duplex home and neighborhood. r E. The applicant commits to supply affordable housing to meet the incremental need for increased employees generated by the conditional use. RESPONSE: The proposed deed restricted unit will satisfy the Ordinance 1 requirements for new single family residential development. The applicant must file appropriate deed restrictions for resident occupancy, including 6 month minimum leases. Proof of recordation must be forwarded to the Planning office and Housing office prior to issuance of any building permits. F. The proposed conditional use complies with all additional standards imposed on it by the Aspen Area Comprehensive Plan and by all other applicable requirements of this chapter. RESPONSE: This use complies with the Aspen Area Comprehensive Plan and any other applicable conditional use standards. Please Note: As this accessory dwelling.unit is 100% above grade, the main structure is eligible for floor area bonus not to exceed one half of the floor area of the ADU as allowed by Ordinance 1. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Planning recommends -approval of the Braden Conditional Use for an above -grade 420 s.f. accessory dwelling unit with the following conditions: 1. The owner shall submit the appropriate deed restriction to the Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Office for approval. The accessory dwelling unit shall be deed restricted to resident occupancy with minimum 6 month leases. Upon approval by the Housing Office, the Owner shall record the deed restriction with the Pitkin County Clerk and Recorder's Office. 2. Prior to issuance of any building permits, a copy of the recorded deed restriction for the accessory dwelling unit must be forwarded to the Planning Office. 3 0 3. The ADU shall be clearly identified as a separate dwelling unit on Building Permit plans and shall comply with U.B.C. Chapter 35 sound attenuation requirements. 4. All development on the lot shall comply with P&Z Resolution 91-6. 5. All material representations made by the applicant in the application and during public meetings with the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be adhered to and considered conditions of approval, unless otherwise amended by other conditions. RECOMMENDED MOTION: "I move approve a Conditional Use for a 420 s.f. above -grade accessory dwelling unit for the Braden Residence at 973 Queen Street with the conditions recommended in the Planning Office memo dated 7/21/92. Exhibits: "A" - Proposed Site Plan, Floorplans, and Elevations , "B". - Housing Referral Memo "C" - P&Z Resolution 91-6 In, MEMORANDUM TO: Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission FROM: Leslie Lamont, Planning RE: McPherson Conditional Use Review for a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit DATE: July 21, 1992 ----------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to replace a dilapidated shed located on the rear of the property providing an approximately 306 square foot (net liveable), accessory dwelling unit. Staff recommends approval of conditional use for a detached accessory dwelling unit. APPLICANT: Doug and Susan McPherson LOCATION: 700 West Francis, Aspen ZONING: R-6 APPLICANT'S REQUEST: To provide a detached studio accessory dwelling unit. REFERRAL COMMENTS: Housing - Having reviewed the application the, Housing Authority has the following comments: 1. Prior to the issuance of any building permit a signed and recorded Deed Restriction must be completed. The Housing Office must have the recorded book and page number. STAFF COMMENTS: Condi.tional Use Review - Pursuant to Section 7-304 the criteria for a conditional use review are as follows: A. The conditional use is consistent with the purposes, goals, objectives and standards of the Aspen Area Comprehensive Plan, and with the intent of the Zone District in which it is proposed to be located; and RESPONSE: The proposed accessory .dwelling unit will be approximately 306 square feet. The. dwelling unit is proposed to replace a shed that will be torn- down.. The demolition and replacement of the shed have been reviewed and approved by the Historic Preservation Committee. The applicant will comply with the Housing Guidelines and deed restrict the unit as a resident occupied unit for residents of Pitkin County. Replacement of the shed as an a detached accessory dwelling unit is consistent with before.the issuance of any building permits. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use for the 306 square foot net liveable detached accessory dwelling unit with the following conditions prior to the issuance of any building permits: 1. The applicant shall.submit the appropriate deed restriction to the Housing Authority for approval. The deed restriction shall state that the accessory unit meets the housing guidelines for such units, meets the definition of Resident Occupied Unit, and if rented, shall be rented for periods of six months or longer. Upon approval by the Housing Authority, the applicant shall record the deed restrictions with the Pitkin County Clerk and Recorder's office. 2. The recorded book and page number shall be filed with the Housing Authority prior.issuance of any building permits. 3. A copy of the recorded deed restriction for the accessory dwelling unit must be forwarded to the Planning Office. 4. The applicant shall agree to join any future improvement districts which may be formed for the purpose of constructing improvements in the public right-of-way. 5. The Zoning Officer shall confirm net liveable calculations. 6. The Historic Preservation Committee shall review and approve the detached accessory dwelling unit. The unit shall exceed 300 square feet.net liveable. 7. All representations that are made in the application and those reviewed and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be complied with. RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to approve the conditional use for a 306 square foot, net liveable, detached accessory dwelling unit at 700 West Francis with conditions 1-7 finding that the proposal is consistent with the 'goals of the City of Aspen to integrate affordable housing within the neighborhoods. ATTACHMENTS: Site Plan 3 $ 6124735369 SUSAN RAPPAPORT 07/17/92 18:08 P01 SU SAN 11. RAPPAPORT 3940 WALDEN SHORES ROAD WAYZATA, MINNESOTA 55391 (612) 473-3065 ]UL 17 FAX (612) 473-5369 July 17, 1992 Leslie Lamont City of Aspen Pax 303 920--5197 Dear Leslie, Thanks for sending me the,7/21/92 memo about the Zaluba noncompliance hearing. In reviewing my files on the subject, I see that sent som ntsome pictures to Mary Lackner on April. 1,3, maybesstill has them somewhere in her files. Anyway, it is rather difficult to "read" them, especially if you haven't actually seen the site. The depth of field and angle of water flow is hard to see. I would also like to recommend that a performance bond be posted, no matter which option the Commission votes to accept. If they opt for recommendation #1, he can delay again, then it will be winter etc. etc., and there will be no recourse or funds to fix that goad and drainage, even if he does lose the 8040 approval. This has already been dragging on for at least two years! In the unlikely (I hope) event that they opt for recommendation #5, the Commission risks having legal problems with the property owners like us, if there anything does happen during rain, run-off, flood etc. Again, thanks for keeping me we will probably have either represent us at the hearing Best regards, u up to date on the developments. John Kelly or Lenny Oates on Tuesday.