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ASPEN INSTITUTE
March 2005
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Date: 3/7/2005
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City of Aspen Community Development Dept.
CASE NUMBER 0017.2005.ASLU
PARCEL ID NUMBER 2735-12-1-29-809
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CASE DESCRIPTION
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CHRIS LEE
INSUBSTANTIAL SPA AMENDMENT LOT 18 ASPEN MEADOWS
JIM CURTIS 920-1395
DATE OF FINAL ACTION 5/4/2005
CLOSED BY Denise Driscoll
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PUBLIC NOTICE
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DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL
Notice is hereby given to the general public of the approval of a site -specific
development plan, and the creation of a vested property right pursuant to the Land Use
Code of the City of Aspen and Title 24, Article 68, Colorado Revised Statutes, pertaining
to the following described property: Lot 113 Aspen Meadows Subdivision, located within
the City of Aspen, Pitkin County, Colorado, by administrative decision by the City of
Aspen Community Development Director. The approval is for landscape and parking
improvements. For further information contact Chris Bendon at the Aspen/Pitkin
Community Development Dept., 130 S. Galena St., Aspen, Colorado. (970) 920-5090.
City of Aspen
Published in The Aspen Times on May 8, 2005.
DEVELOPMENT ORDER
City of Aspen
Community Development Department
This Development Order, hereinafter "Order", is hereby issued pursuant to Section
26.304.070, "Development Orders", and Section 26.308.010, "Vested Property Rights",
of the City of Aspen Municipal Code. This Order allows development of a site -specific
development plan pursuant to the provisions of the land use approvals, described herein.
The effective date of this Order shall also be the initiation date of a three (3) -year vested
property right. The vested property right shall expire on the day after the third
anniversary of the effective date of this Order, unless a building permit is approved
pursuant to Section 26.304.075, or unless an exemption, extension, reinstatement, or a
revocation is issued by City Council pursuant to Section 26.308.010. After Expiration of
vested property rights, this Order shall remain in full force and effect, excluding any
growth management allotments granted pursuant to Section 26.470, but shall be subject
to any amendments to the Land Use Code adopted since the effective date of this Order.
This Development Order is associated with the property noted below for the site -specific
development plan as described below.
Property Owner's Name, Mailing Address and telephone number:
The Aspen Institute, 1000 North Third Street; Aspen, CO 81611. 970.920.1395
Legal Description and Street Address of SuNect Property:
Aspen Meadows Subdivision Lot 1 B.
Written Description of the Site Specific Plan and/or Attachment Describing Plan:
Landscape improvements and additional parking spaces near Paepcke
Auditorium.
Land Use Approval Received and Dates:
Administrative Decision. April 19, 2005.
Effective Date of Development Order:
May 8, 2005 (Same as date of publication of notice of approval.)
Expiration Date of Development Order:
May 8, 2008. (The extension, reinstatement, exemption from expiration and
revocation may be pursued in accordance with Section 26.308.010 of the City of
Aspen Municipal Code.)
Issued this .26thday of April 2005, by the City of Aspen Community Development
Director.
APPROVED
Chris Bendon, AICP
Community Development Director APR 2 6 2005
City of Aspen
COMMUNITY DEVELOPmiri i uwttk,iL�,
CITY Of ASPEN
APR, 15. 2005 3:54PM COM ITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 1509 P. 1
MEMORANDUM
TO: Chris Bendon, City of Aspen Community Development Director
FROM: Chris Lee, Planner
RE: Insubstantial PUD Amendment — Lot 113 Aspen Meadows Subdivision
DATE; March 16, 2005
SUMMARY
The Aspen Institute, represented by Curtis and Associates; requests an insubstantial SPA
amendment that would consist of the following:
1. Additional landscaping and clean-up of the area north of Paepcke Auditorium and the
Paepcke parking lot generally along the existing road and top of bank.
2_ Asphalt paving or gravel road base of the dirt portion of the existing service road.
Asphalt or gravel will be detetirnined as budget permits.
3. Adding 5-8 summer only parking spaces on the northwest corner of the existing Paepcke
parking lot. These spaces will be constructed of grass pavers or other non -asphalt pavers
and will be used by the Institute staff for overflow parking during the few times each
summer that the Paepcke parking lot is full.
4. Improvement of the service area at Koch Seminar Building consisting of additional
landscaping and implementation of railroad tie edgers to better define the existing
dwnpster area.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND PARCEL ID NUMBER
Lot I Aspen Meadows Subdivision:
2737-182-36-945
ZONING:
Academic with a Specially Planned Area overlay (.A, -SPA)
REVIEW PROCEDURE:
The Community Development Director may approve, approve with conditions, or deny a request
for an insubstantial Amendment to a Specially Planned Area pursuant to Land Use Code Section
26.440.090, Amendment to Specially Planned Area Development Order,
BACKGROUND
The Aspen Meadows SPA. received final approval in 1991 pursuant to City Council Ordinance
No. 14, Series of 1991. This Insubstantial Amendment application was initiated by the Aspen
Institute to improve the natural landscaping near the trail that had actually deteriorated due to
improper disposal of grass clippings and other debris on the site. They also wished to improve
the developed area near the site by paving/graveling the road and installing grass pavers to
facilitate more parking for Staff in a non -obtrusive manner during the peal: summer periods. It
was determined in a pre -application meeting between Jim Curtis and Staff that the application
APR, 15. 2005 3:54PM COW ' ITY DEVELOPMENT
NO. 1509 P. 2
could be reviewed as an insubstantial amendment because the changes are minimal in scope and
are consistent with-IZPUs guidelines and the insubstantial SPA amendment criteria.
STAFF FINDINGS
Staff finds that the standards of review for an insubstantial SPA amendment are met by the
proposal (see Exhibit "A" .for staff findings). There are to be no new structures and the
character and use of the land will not be changed at all by these minor alterations. Additionally,
there is to be no increase in the square footage of any structure on the site and much of the work
is actually restores the natural landscape. As set forth in Exhibit A, all other criteria have been
met and the project will definitely benefit both the Aspen Institute as well as the City. Staff finds
that all applicable review standards are satisfied by the proposal and recommends that the
Community Development Director approve the proposed amendment with conditions contained
herein.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR APPROVAL
I hereby approve an insubstantial SPA amendment to Lot 1B of the Aspen Meadows
Subdivision/SPA, approving the proposed landscaping improvements, gravel paving, and the
addition of 5-8 summer parking spaces with the following conditions:
I. The City of Aspen Parks Department shall review and approve of the native seed mix to
be used in restoration of the area adjacent to Paepcke Auditorium prior to planting.
2_ Any excavation to be completed within the dripline of trees to be preserved on the site
shall require hand excavation, no mechanized equipment shall be permitted within the
dripline of any trees to be preserved.
3 _ No trees shall be removed without first obtaining a tree removal permit from the City of
Aspen Parks Department_
4. The service road cannot be expanded beyond its cuiTent width.
5. Grass clippings/brush is not permitted to be disposed of on hillside any longer. A mulch
or composting plan will need to be initiated and approved by the Parks Department prior
to installation of landscaping.
G. Any trees or shrubs to be planted within 15 feet of an existing building shall require
re iew by the Historic Preservation Officer.
Chris Bendon, Community Development Director Date
ACCEPTANCE:
I, as a person being or representing the Applicants, do hereby agree to the conditions of this
approval and certify the information provided in this application is correct to the best of my
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Representative, A pen fnstitute J D to
Exhibit A
Review Criteria & Staff Findings
Insubstantial SPA Amendment.
Per Section 26.440.090(A) of the City of Aspen Land Use Regulations, An insubstantial
amendment to an approved development order for a final development plan may be authorized by
the Community Development Director. The following shall not be considered an insubstantial
amendment:
1. A change in the use or character of the development.
Staff Finding:
The use of the development will not change at all. The improved landscaping may
enhance, but not change, the character of the campus. Staff finds this criterion to be met.
2. An increase by greater than three (3) percent in the overall coverage of structures on the
land.
Staff Finding:
There are no structures proposed as part of this application and consequently, there will
not be an increase in overall coverage. Staff finds this criterion to be met.
3. Any amendment that substantially increases trip generation rates of the proposed
development, or the demand for public facilities.
Staff Finding:
Trip generation will not be increased. The extra summer parking spaces are only to
accommodate staff during extremely busy summer days and not to accommodate more
visitors. Staff finds this criterion to be met.
4. A reduction by greater than three (3) percent of the approved open space.
Staff Finding:
There will be no reduction of open space. Staff finds this criterion to be met.
5. A reduction by greater than one(]) percent of the off-street parking and loading space.
Staff Finding:
There will be no reductions to off-street parking and loading space. Staff finds this
criterion to be met.
6. A reduction in required pavement widths or rights -of -way for streets and easements.
Staff Finding:
There will be no change. Staff finds this criterion not to be applicable.
7. An increase of greater than two (2) percent in the approved gross leasable floor area of
commercial buildings.
Staff Finding:
Not applicable to this application.
8. An increase by greater than one (1) percent in the approved residential density of the
development.
Staff Finding:
Not applicable to this application.
9. Any change which is inconsistent with a condition or representation of the project's original
approval or which requires granting a further variation from the project's approved use or
dimensional requirements.
Staff Finding:
The amendment is consistent with the site -specific development plan originally approved.
Staff finds this criterion to be met.
CURTIS
�ASSOCIATES
TO: Joyce Allgaier, Aspen Community Development Office
Amy Guthrie, Aspen Community Development Office
FROM: Jim Curtis, Planner
DATE: February 22, 2005
RE: Insubstantial SPA Amendment Application
Paepcke Auditorium Area Landscaping & Minor Parking Amendment
Lot 1 B, Aspen Meadows Subdivision
Parcel # 2735-121-29-809
The Aspen Institute, Owner
1000 N. Third Street
Aspen, Colorado
This application is for an Insubstantial SPA Amendment, Code Section
26.440.090, to the Aspen Meadows 1991 SPA Plan.
Application Summary
Based on our site visit of October 22, 2004, the insubstantial amendment consist
of the following and is generally illustrated by the attached drawings.
Additional landscaping and clean-up of the area north of Paepcke Auditorium
and the Paepcke parking lot generally along the existing service road and top
of bank.
2. Asphalt paving or gravel road base of the dirt portion of the existing service
road. Asphalt or gravel will be determined as budget permits.
3. Adding 5 — 8 summer time only additional parking spaces on the northwest
corner of the existing Paepcke parking lot. These spaces will be grass pavers or
other non -asphalt pavers and will be used by the Institute staff for overflow
parking during the few times a summer the Paepcke parking lot is full.
AllgaierMemoACD
300 East Hyman Avenue - Second Floor • Aspen, Colorado 81611 • ph: (970) 920-139S - fax: (970) 92S-SO46
4. Cleaning -up the service area at the Koch Seminar Building. This will generally
be additional landscaping and railroad tie edgers to better define the service
dumpster area.
Detailed drawings have not been prepared because the work is relatively minor
and will be mostly done by "field design." The work is scheduled for April -June, 2005 as
weather permits.
Insubstantial SPA Amendment, Code Section 26.440.090
Code Section 26.440.090 is addressed below:
A) An insubstantial amendment to an approved development order for a final
development plan may be authorized by the Community Development Director.
The following shall not be considered an insubstantial amendment:
1. A change in the use or character of the development.
The amendment does not change the use or character of the development.
2. An increase by greater than three (3) percent in the overall coverage of
structures on the land.
The amendment does not change the overall coverage of structures on the
land.
3. Any amendment that substantially increases trip generation rates of the
proposed development, or the demand for public facilities.
The amendment does not substantially increase trip generation rates or the
demand for public facilities.
4. A reduction by greater than three (3) percent of the approved open space.
The amendment does not reduce the approved open space by greater than
three (3) percent. The minor increase in parking will be summer time only
overflow parking for Institute staff.
5. A reduction by greater than one (1) percent of the off-street parking and
loading space.
The amendment does not reduce the off-street parking or loading space.
AllgaierMemoACD 2
6. A reduction in required pavement widths or rights -of -way for streets and
easements.
The amendment does not reduce pavement widths or rights -of -way for
streets and easements.
7. An increase of greater than two (2) percent in the approved gross leaseable
floor area of commercial buildings.
Not applicable.
8. An increase by greater than one (1) percent in the approved residential
density of the development.
Not applicable.
9. Any change which is inconsistent with a condition or representation of the
project's original approval or which requires granting of a further
variation for the project's approved use or dimensional requirements.
AllgaierMemoACD
The amendment is consistent with the approved 1991 SPA Plan. The
insubstantial amendment is to clean-up a portion of the property which has
generally been neglected over the past years.
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