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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Reau1ar Meetina P1annina and Zoning commission Februarv 5. 1985
Vice Chairperson Welton Anderson called the meeting to order at
5:00 p.m. with Jasmine Tygre, Pat Fallin, David White (arrived
late), Roger Hunt, and alternate Ramona Markalunas present.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Alan Richman, planning office, distributed the proposed work session
schedule. The commissioners will be meeting every Tuesday. The
schedule is ambitious. The work emphasis is planning, not case
load. The staff needs the commissioners's support and time. The
Aspen Mountain Lodge residential component will be scheduled with
other items. Time will be dedicated to the Aspen Mountain Lodge
during the work sessions. The case load on the regular agenda is
busy. The staff will also attempt to schedule planning work on
the regular agenda. A work session is scheduled early next
week.
Hunt questioned the topic of discussion six weeks after April
16th (he will be on vacation). Richman said the work program
notes the timing of individual items. In the planning office, a
chart diagrams the program. April and March are not as busy as
February and March. The emphasis during February and ~1arch is
the entrance to Aspen and open space. The staff has to re-establish
some credibility for the department and the Commission given
planning was discredited last fall. The staff needs to be
productive during the early part of the year. The Commission's
responsibility to the Aspen Mountain Lodge is ending.
Glenn Horn, planning office, responded to inquiries on the
"Independence Pass Corridor study." The forest service is doing
an environmental analysis of management alternatives for the
Independence Pass corridor. The forest service has developed
issues and concerns, the list is comprehensive. The forest
service will develop alternatives for management and the city will
respond to those alternatives.
Horn reported on the joint Commission/Council meeting last night
on Burnt Mountain. The City Council noted certain impacts,
impacts on guest services, parking, RFTA, and seasonal housing
resulting from Burnt Mountain. They also reaffirmed certain
statements Aspen's quality of life, environment, wildlife,
vegetation, etc. The city reaffirmed its commitment to the
growth management plan. They noted areas in the environmental
a ssessment needing improvement. They di rected the planning
office to prepare a resolution incorporating all this with a
statement that encourages the Burnt Mountain expansion. Horn is
unsure of the Council's position. Bil Dunaway, publisher of the
ASDen Times, recalled only two council members spoke. It is hard
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to report the consensus for the proposal. Horn did not think
there was a consensus. Bill Stirling encouraged the statement.
Fallin perceived a need for more cooperation from the Town of
Snowmass, for example, with transportation, guest services, and
addi tional employees. Horn repeated the direction was uncl ea r.
Stirling was the only one who spoke. The issue is big. The
issue has not received much discussion, and yet, Council will
take action Monday night. If the commissioners have strong
feelings on the issue, show up at next Monday's meeting. Represent
your views. Neither commissioners nor council members have had
the opportunity to express views.
Hunt explained his concerns with options, two and three. First, is
the complete elimination of calving areas for elk and deer.
Second, is the development of tourist bedrooms in East Village.
A Snowmass Business Center at Owl Creek is possible and distress-
ful. Third, there is no justification for any development
at this time. Skier business has leveled off. The apparent
planning strategy is to build more bedrooms then build more
lifts. There are no support facilities for the additional
bedrooms. Fourth, is the effect on the transportation system:
roads. More skier beds, more ski lifts will affect the roads and
highway. This is good for the tax base, not for the congestion
and the perceived quality of life.
White reported a discussion with John Young, manager of the Town
of Snowmass. Young had mentioned that Burnt Ilountain is wi thin
the limits of Snowmass. They want input, now, from the county and
city. They will review the proposal later. White encouraged a
joint meeting with John Young, Fred Smith, Glenn Horn to talk
about this very important topic. Council did not listen to the
commi ssi one r s last night. The commissioners were credited for
the increased joint meetings with Council. But, if Council does
not listen to the Commission, what is the purpose of the joint
meetings.
Horn emphasized the deadline for comments is next week. City
Council has to act Monday night. Not everyone has had the chance
to discuss the subject. He urged the commissioners to read the
analysis prepared by Mark Fuller and Glenn Horn. He will answer
any questions. Burnt /10untain is a big issue. He encouraged
commissioners to participate in the Council meeting.
Fallin questioned where and when the ski company will put the
first lift. Horn replied the ski company's statement is to build
two lifts when the demand warrants the increase. After they
complete the development plans for Baldy, the ski company will
pursue Burnt Mountain if there is a demand.
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Anderson concurred with Hunt. He understood Stirling did not
consider the elk herd or transportation a problem. Anderson was
frustrated with the meeting.
MINUTES
Motion:
Pat Fallin moved to table the minutes to the next regular
scheduled for February 19, 1985; seconded by Roger Hunt.
favor; motion carried.
meeting
All in
PUBLIC BEARING. continuedhearinv
~-TIME SATELLITE DISH CONDITIONAL USE
Richman requested another tabling. The applicant is exploring a
better location. He advised tabling to the next meeting.
Anderson opened the public hearing. He solicited public comment.
Ann Chapman, owner of the property across the street, did not
want to look at the dish. Approval opens the door for more
dishes. She does not want three or four on the block. The block
is small scale. The dish's appearance is negative. Leslie
Troyer, owner of the property on the corner, essentially supported
these comments. She is not only concerned with the looks but
with location. She did not favor the location. Dave Johnson,
general manager of KSNO, commented the proposed location is not
proper. Consider the business center. KSNO has nothing to do
with this application.
Colette Penne, planning office, read into the record a letter
from Adam Walton, resident at 635 East Hopkins:
"Out of town business prevents me from appearing in person,
nevertheless, I desire that my thoughts on the above caption
proposal be of record. While I do encourage individual
entrepeneurs, as I believe there is already too much govern-
mental interference in out lives, I feel very strongly that
this proposal to allow such a large, ten foot, obtr us i ve
piece of electronic gear is just not in keeping with the
nature of our community, especially, if it is to be in full
public view either at ground level or on top of a building.
I am confident that tourists who visit and residents who have
chosen Aspen as their home do not wish to be subjected to ugly,
visually, obtrusive objects such as satellite dishes even if
it is mounted on a trailer. Surely, in your wisdom, you will
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reject this applicant's request in its present form, but
perhaps will assist by offering guidance in the development
of a hidden remote location where suitable for this type of
electronic gear."
Motion:
Roger Hunt moved to table this application until February 19,
1985; seconded by Ramona Markalunas. All in favor; motion
carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
CHART HOUSE GMP EXEMPTION/CONDITIONAL USE REVIEW
Penne briefed the commissioners. The Chart House is located at
219 Durant Avenue in the L-l zone. The applicant requests an
addition of approximately 500 square feet. The tool is an
exemption from growth management. A restaurant is a conditional
use in the L-l zone and this request expands the conditional use
permit.
If the Commission finds the impacts of 500 square feet minimal
or manageable, grant an exemption from growth management for the
additional space. Make findings based on the following criteria:
a minimal number of additional employees are generated by the
expansion or housing is being provided for additional employees;
a minimal amount of additional parking demand is created or that
parking can be accommodated on site; minimal visual impact on the
neighborhood; and minimal new demand is placed on services on
site, such as, water, sewer, roads, drainage, and fire protection.
Additional criteria for evaluating the placement of conditional
uses or expansion are: whether the proposed use otherwise
complies with all requirements imposed by the zoning code;
whether the use is consistent with the objectives and purposes of
this zoning code and the applicable zoning district; and, the
proposed use is designed to be compatible with surrounding
land uses and uses in the area.
The proposed additions meet all area and bulk requirements. The
restaurant's location is compatible with surrounding land uses.
The location is convenient for lodge guests within the lodge
area. The location is within one and one-half blocks from the
Rubey Park Transit Center. The location is on several bus
routes. The location is easily accessible by car. Most off
street parking on Monarch and Durant is utilized by Chart House
patrons. There is a parking lot behind the restaurant used by
skiers during the day and diners during the night.
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The restaurant's current footprint is 5,716 square feet. The lot
is over 11,000 square feet. The FAR is .52: l. The allowed
external FAR is 1: l. 50% of the space will remain open space;
the requirement is 25%. The requirement for height and distance
between buildings is met.
The placement of the addition at the rear of building, facing Dean
Street and the southwest corner, is sensitive and will have
minimal visual impact on the neighborhood. The square footage is
for a lounge area, 126 square feet; for a storage area, 87 square
feet; for an office space, 116 square feet; and for a bar, an
increase of 169 square feet. The applicant is building larger
rest rooms. The circulation between the bar and dining room will
be upgraded. Existing office and storage space is lost with the
bathroom expansion; that office space is replaced with the
addition. The applicant believes the current bar and waiting
area are inadequate for the dining capacity of the restaurant.
The applicant proposes to improve those areas, not to change
dining capacity.
The engineering department does not anticipate increase in the
infrastructure usage: water, trash generation, roads, etc.
Additional parking requirements may not be generated by this
addi tion. But, the code (Section 24-4.5) requires four parking
spaces for every additional 1,000 square feet of commercial
area. The requirement is two off-street parking spaces. She
received a letter from Tom Wells, architect for the project. The
letter explains the location of the two parking spaces, as
submitted in alternative one. Major restructuring of the site
involves movement of a retaining wall and loss of two on-street
parking spaces. The trade-off from two on-street spaces to two
off-street spaces is not that desirable. The Commission and the
planning off ice cannot vary the code's requi rements for parking
space. Only the Board of Adjustment can grant a variance from
this parking provision.
The planning office recommends approval of special review for the
GMP exemption for expansion of the Chart House by no more than
500 square feet and for expansion of the existing conditional
use permit with a condition that the two parking spaces shown on
alternative one be instituted. The Commission can table its
action until the applicant receives a variance from the Board
of Adjustment. This action does not put the Board of Adjustment
in a compromising position.
Tom Wells, architect for the project, noted a problem with
penne's recommendation on parking. The construction period is
short, April 15th and June 15th. Approve construction tonight.
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Penne asked if the applicant will either locate the parking, as
suggested in alternative one, or apply for a variance. Wells
preferred a vote on the 500 square feet tonight. There is
no rush on parking. Separate the parking from the construction.
penne argued the two issues are inseparable. Wells replied the
vote tonight should include the parking spaces. The applicant
can always approach the Board of Adjustment to overturn the
Commission I s condition of approval. Penne said if the Board of
Adjustment does not waive the parking spaces, the applicant has
to install the two parking spaces. Wells understood.
Hunt requested engineering's review. Dean Street is critical
to Aspen Mountain Lodge's construction. The proposed parking
solution may be acceptable under the code but not for the street.
Elyse Elliott, engineering department, commented she did not
review the solution under a new lodge scenario. She only considered
the existing conditions. Hunt requested the entire parking
along Dean Street be solved. Consider the lodge. There is a
need for a service vehicle egress out of this area. Richman
replied the city solved this issue with the lodge. It is unreason-
able to hold up this applicant for the lodge. Hunt suggested no
on-street parking on Dean. Dean Street is cd tical to the
lodge. Why present a solution diametrically opposed to the
lodge's needs? Penne agreed off-street parking may be more
reasonable. Hunt said the trade-off from on-street to off-street
parking is questionable. He requested engineering's analysis.
Dean Street is the solution to the egress for the lodge.
penne noted that the city is tied to a code that requires four
parking spaces per every 1,000 square feet of commercial space
added in this zone. The requirement for 500 additional square
feet is two parking spaces. Perhaps a case can be made in front
of the Board of Adj ustment to waive that requirement. The
appropriate body, the Board of Adjustment, waives the requirement.
Hunt asked if the parking area used by skiers during the day can
be used by patrons of the Chart House during the evening. To
require two additional spaces is inappropriate. Penne recommended
send this message to the Board of Adjustment. But, the Commission
cannot vary the parking requirement. Hunt agreed to approve the
request with the parking condition and a resolution for the Board
of Adjustment expressing the Commission's position on parking.
Engineering should also submit its position. The proposed
parking solution is poor, especially, given the excess parking
adjacent to the property during the restaurant's hours of opera-
tion. White concurred with Hunt. Anticipate the lodge. And, study
the area before requiring the Chart House to provide two parking
spaces. Parking is adjacent to the restaurant. Do not compound
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Dean Street.
Wells explained there are immediate internal problems, inadequate
toilet rooms, the three levels, etc. The applicant wants to re-
organize the internal space. Mechanically and electrically the
situation is a mess. He argued the site is underutilized,
especially, wi th the proj ected growth intensity of use of the
area. The Chart House may rebuild in ten years. The 500 square
feet is a remedial step before remodeling. He cited the Hotel
Jerome approvals. Gilmore obligated himself to sixty stalls in
the some-day parking garage. Consider a letter of agreement
stating if and when the city wants the two stalls, the Chart House
shall provide the stalls. The design and the impact on Dean
Street are separate from the Chart House.
Anderson opened the public hearing. There was no public comment.
He closed the public hearing.
Motion:
Roger Hunt moved to approve special rev iew for the purpose of a
GMP exemption for the expansion of the Chart House Restaurant by
not more than 500 square feet and for an expansion of the existing
conditional use permit with the fOllowing conditions:
1. Two parking spaces shown on alternative #1 be instituted
for technical purposes of this approval.
2. The applicant must further apply to the Board of
Adjustment for the removal of that requirement. This
variance is recommended by the Commission. The purpose
is to improve Dean Street use given future building in
the area. Engineering and the Commission are co-
applicants with the Chart House for this request. Excess
parking is available in the immediate area.
Seconded by David White. All in favor; motion carried.
PUBLIC, HEARING
MUHICTPAL rnnEaMRNnMRN~~..STREAMLIHING OR REVIEW PROCESS
Richman said Council initiated a code amendment during its SPA
review. Two issues were raised during the SPA public hearings.
First, what comes first, the ability to build or the proper
zoning to build. During the Little Nell application, in 1983, the
planning office argued the applicant should be properly zoned and
the entire Little Nell parcel should be zoned SPA before the
submission of a land use application for any of its parcels.
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Consider the broader question. Should an applicant be zoned to
the use in question before submitting a growth management appli-
cation or should an applicant submit everything at once? Allowing
applicants to rezone to the use in question fragments the planning
process and results in incremental reviews. That is undesirable.
Such action promotes people to request zoning on a speculative
basis. The practice in the community is not to upzone land in
the absence of an application for a specific approval. The
problem: on one hand the city will not approve a zoning without
a land use application; and on the other hand, the city will not
accept a land use application without a zoning.
Richman cited the Nugget Lodge's growth management application
from last year. The Nugget went through the L-3 competition and
special review for the increase in the FAR. That is a streamlined
process more than the conceptual process and subsequent reviews. The
former process encouraged continuity. The language encourages a
one-step process and suggests people approach growth management
review concurrently with a zoning application and with a conceptual
subdivision application. Growth management meetings may be more
lengthy, but, the result is the elimination of subsequent reviews.
The language states reviews shall be submitted at one time and
that the Commission initiate the reviews at one time. No one
will receive final approval until the receipt of a development
allotment. If an appl icant is unsuccessful in a competition,
he does not receive subdivision approval. If the applicant does
not receive conceptual approval, his allotment is void. If one
aspect of a project fails, the other parts fail. Growth management
is concerned with the impacts on services. Subdivision PUD and SPA
are concerned with compatibility with surrounding development.
To work, a project needs both approvals. An allotment exists.
But without a subdivision approval, the allotment is useless and
the ability to build does not exist.
Spence Shiffer had raised the second issue at a Council meeting.
The lodge quota for L-l, L-2, CC, CL and L-3 zones does not
address properties with an SPA overlay. The staff suggested an
amendment to the code that addresses this. The language does not
pre-judge the Meadow's property.
Tygre asked if CC and CL will be incorporated under one quota.
Richman explained there is one competition for the L-l, L-2, CC,
and CL zone districts. The Commission has only received appli-
cations in the L-l or L-2 zone district. There could be future
applications in the CC or CL zone district. The code was estab-
lished, with the exception of the underlined, in 1981, to read:
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"Within the L-l, L-2, CC, CL, and all other zone districts.
thirty-five (35) lodge or hotel units."
The addition covers the SPA property; the addition covers zone
districts not specifically zoned lodge.
Tygre did not support an amendment designed to anticipate a
possible application by the Aspen I.leadows. The underlying
zone district at the ~Ieadows does not include lodge uses.
Richman explained the ~leadows does not have a zone designation.
The Meadows has only an SPA. The Meadows has to wait for class
action zoning in the later part of the year. Procedurally, the
Meadows is not eligible for growth management now. That is
inappropriate. The revision addresses this situation.
Hunt requested clarification of "zoning" in line one of the first
paragraph. Also, the applicant has one time of the year to
applicant to apply without the Commission sponsoring the zoning.
Richman remarked the county allows zoning applications in in
conjunction with growth management applications. The municipal
code does not provide for that now. Twelve and twenty-four
zoning sections will have to be amended also. Those sections
currently provide February 15th and August 15th as the only dates
for submission. Add the phrase "except if submitted in conjunction
with a growth management application."
Anderson opened the public hearing.
Gideon Kaufman favored the amendments. The amendments are fair.
He requested additional language:
"Applicants for projects requiring subdivision, PUD, ~...
Zoning, Special Review or other approval from the Ci ty of
Aspen shall submit..."
Joe Wells favored the proposal. The last language may be appro-
priate for other areas. He does not know what will be brought
forward for the Meadows. He does not know what the community
wants. The additional language gives the city the flexibility to
make a decision whether or not to subject the Meadows to growth
management. At least, the Meadows should be eligible to compete
for a quota. Consider applying this to the commercial quota.
Other sections of the GMP requirements specify which zone districts
are eligible to compete for that quota. Richman noted the
commercial section always included this language.
Wells requested the following addition:
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n.. .application for a development allotment. if reauired."
Allow for continued, open discussion on whether growth management
will or will not be applied in all cases. The addition is
consistent with the subsequent sentence. Richman argued the
phrase is not redundant in the paragraph, but, redundant in
growth management. Growth management identifies when to
compete. Growth management states the exempted activities.
Those activities not already limited by Section 24-11.1 are
exempt.
Anderson closed the public hearing.
Hunt commented on the second item. The phrase "all other zone
districts" is too open ended. Richman explained if a use is
prohibited in the zone district, one cannot apply for growth
management allocation unless one applies for rezoning. This
action does not open zone districts to lodge units where not
allowed. SPA allows variance on uses. SPA is not a zone. The
problem lies with a property that only has an SPA designation.
If the property were zoned SPA/R-6 residential uses would be
allowed and lodges would be prohibited. Hunt cited an hypothetical
SPA area where lodges do not exist. Richman replied the codes
cites SPA as on overlay that requires an underlying zone. The
city will not likely experience another property similar to the
~leadows. Hunt asked if there will be a problem with the Rio
Grande property. Richman answered no. An underlying zone
exists.
Anderson cited a massive PUD subdivision, similar to the Aspen
Mountain Lodge project. How is the application handled? Richman
said the Commission did not take final action on the GMP allocation
until it finished with conceptual. Council did not grant an GMP
allocation until it finished with conceptual. This is a good
c":'1cnple how to properly work the process. The boards saw the
entire project upfront. There were numerous meetings but the boar i
did not review the project piecemeal. The county favors reviewin(
general submission before growth management. General submission
is broader than growth management. The county knows everything
about the project by scoring time. The Commission and the staff
will determine what order to process the reviews. Not all
developments will require subdivision review. A commercial
project is not a subdivision. The standard lodge is not a
subdivision.
Motion:
Roger Hunt moved to adopt the code amendments addressed in the
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planning office's memo dated February 5, 1985, as revised in the
meeting; seconded by Pat Fallin. All in favor; motion carried.
OLD. BUSINESS
NEALESTRRRT BRIDGE STREAM MARr.IN REVIEW
penne reminded the Commission gave Neale Street Bridge approval
on June 19th. Since then, the recent floodplain mapping project
showed the inaccuracies in the earlier application. The current
bridge does not clear the one hundred year flood by 1.8 feet, the
bridge is actually 1.7 feet under water.
The city applied and received state funding for construction of a
new bridge. The proposed bridge will be two feet above the one
hundred year flood line, the recommended clearance for the
debris flow during the one hundred year flood.
In the earlier review, the city engineer had informed the Commission
that the existing abutments would remain. With the new construc-
tion, the abutments have to be removed and replaced. All commit-
ments made in the earlier review will remain unchanged. A
pedestrian walkway will be located on the bridge, an extension of
the Rio Grande Trail. Removal of vegetation is not significant.
Grade changes that could produce erosion of the stream bank will
not be made. New abutments may cause disturbance to the river
during construction. The estimated time of construction is three
weeks. The short construction time and some increase sedimentation
are reasonable trade-offs for a new bridge that can be used by
fire trucks and pedestrians.
The channel and its capacity will be altered. One criterion of
stream margin review is not to alter the channel and its capacity.
The alterations are positive; the bridge will be built above the
floodplain. A hydraulic engineer did determine that erosion at
the next downstream bend will not be increased. The environmental
health department independently reviewed and concluded the
statements are true. The planning office recommends approval of
stream margin review for this amendment to the reconstruction of
the Neale Street Bridge. Engineering will monitor the construction
and will keep disturbance to the stream channel to a minimum.
Hunt asked if raising the bridge reduces the incline of the
hill approaching the bridge. How will this affect the park?
How will the area be planed? will the bridge be raised with respect
to the park? The Main Street side of the Neale Street is not a
problem. How far will the area be filled to meet the existing
park? Chuck Roth, engineering department, replied qualitatively
not far, quantitatively 25 or 50 feet. The road cannot intrude
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river. Sedimentation and suspension loads will be increased
for a short period of time. This action will alleviate flooding
problems. Removal of the concrete will enhance the stream's
natural value. Many people are disturbed by the concrete deposited
by old batch plant. planning office recommends the approval of
channel and stream bank clearing proposed in this application.
The location is 800 feet upstream from the Aspen Art Museum.
Fallin asked where will this material be dumped. Roth replied the
the question will be answered by the Oklahoma Flats I residents.
Hunt suggested the material be removed and deposited at an
appropriate dumpsite. Make sure the material is dumped more than
one hundred feet from the river. Penne agreed the point is
good. She assumed the material would be hauled to the dump.
Fallin remarked do not assume anything.
l'IOt:ion:
Roger Hunt moved to approve stream margin review for the channel
and stream bank clearing proposed in this application provided that
the removed concrete will be deposited at an appropriate dumpsite;
seconded by Jasmine Tygre.
Discussion. White requested a statement of no deposit within one
hundred feet of the river. Hunt amended his motion to read:
"to approve stream margin review for the channel and stream
bank clearing proposed in this application provided that the
removed concrete will be deposited at an appropriate dumpsite
that is, not wi thin one __ hllndr~d feet of, thp Ii~~r and not an
the Ria Grande oraDer~V.n
Seconded by Jasmine Tygre.
Discussion. Markalunas emphasized the expense is not to be
absorbed by the city but by the residents of Oklahoma Flats.
Roth noted the only city expense is Roth's supervision and time.
The motion applies only to the concrete. The owners can locate
the boulders within one hundred feet.
All in favor; motion carried.
Motion!
Jasmine Tygre moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:20 p.m.; seconded
by Roger Hunt. All in favor; motion carried.
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on the park, the one hundred flood flows through the park. The
placement of a road in the park area would dam up the river and
affect neighbors upstream. Fill will be added about 25 or 30
feet from the existing edge of the bridge into the park. Hunt
asked how high will the bridge be above the existing grade. What
happens with the parking along Herron Park? Roth answered
one or two spaces may be lost. The city is trying to save
parking.
Markalunas asked how wide is the constructed bridge. Roth
replied the vehicular travel lanes are two twelve-foot travel
lanes, twenty-four feet wide. The pedestrian lane, located only
on the upstream side, is seven feet wide. Economics dictated the
the pedestrian lane. Also, the seven foot wide lane allows the
parks department to clear snow with its equipment. ~Iarkalunas
remarked it behooves the city to maintain the pedestrian walkways.
Roth referred to a letter of application dated December 14,
1984. Some of the items have changed. The city will re-use the
existing abutments. The city will add width to the abutments.
The existing abutments only accommodate a twenty foot bridge.
The total width of the new bridge is thirty-two to thirty-six
feet. The channel at this time will not be changed because of
the re-use of the existing abutments. The same opening will
exist. The water will be affected in the stream at the fifty
or one hundred year flood level. The bridge will not block or
force water into the park. Under those flood conditions more
water will flow under the bridge. This will not affect people
downstream.
Mot.ion:
Roger Hunt moved to approve stream margin review for the amendment
to the reconstruction of the Neale Street Bridge with the under-
standing that the engineering department will monitor the con-
struction and make all efforts to keep disturbances to the
stream channel at a minimum; seconded by Pat Fallin. All in
favor; motion carried.
OLD BUSTNRS~
~PEN ART MUSEUM.
Penne reported owners in Oklahoma Flats have requested channel
improvements in their location and at their own expense as part
of the Art Museum flood cont rol prog r am. The reque st is the
removal of five ton boulders and a concrete bank ten to fifteen
wide by thirty to forty feet long. This will require blasting
and one and one-half days of work. Equipment will be in the
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RECORD OF PRnrRRnINGS
Reaular Meetina p1anninQ ann ZoninaCnmmiARinn February 5. 1985
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