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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcoa.lu.gm.930 W Francis St.070-97 MEMORANDU THRU: anager John Worcester, City Attorney ~_~ ~OM: Mitch H~s, Ci~ PlannerA~ ~' ~: Hower Subdivision Exemption ~d GMQS Exemption Br a Lot Split - Second Reading of Ordinance Number 39, Series of 1997. DATE: December 8, 1997 SUM~Y: The applic~t, Dale Hower, is requesting a lot split to create a 6,734 square Bot pamel ~d a 6,000 square Bot p~cel from one 12,734 squ~e Bot tithering parcel. The subject prope~ is located at 930 West Francis Street (Lots L, M, N and O, Block 3) ~d is zoned Medium-Densi~ Residential (K-6). On Lots L, M ~d N, there is an existing single-fmily residence that would be demolished. ~e new pmpe~ line created by this lot split would put Lots L and M on one lot (tentatively titled Lot A, hereina~er, until subdivision exemption plat is filed) ~d Lots N ~d O on ~e other (tentatively titled Lot B, hereina~er). Pursuit m Section 26.88.030(A)(2), lot splits ~e subdivision exemptions requiring Ci~ Council approval. Simil~ly, Section 26.100.050(C)(3)(a) states that Ci~ Council shall exempt lot splits from ~e ~o~ management competition ~d scoring procedures, but such exemptions shall be deducBd from ~e pool of ~nual development allom~ents ~d ~e memo area development ceilings. The applic~t's application is a~ached as Exhibit "A," ~d refe~al comments from Engineering, Housing, and the Aspen Consolidated S~itation Dis~ia (ACSD) are included as E~ibit "B." CommuniW Development staff recommends that Ci~ Council approve the Hower Subdivision and GMQS exemptions for a Lot Split ~th conditions. ~PLIC~T: Dale Hower of Running Bear LLC. P~OUS CO~CIL ACTION: This proposal was approved on first reading as p~ of fl~e Consent Agenda at ~e November 10, 1997 Ci~ Co~cil hearing. BACKGRO~: In 1975, implementation of gro~ m~agement required that all contiguous, adjacem lots held in single ownership be merged Br development pu~oses. At ~at time, lot splits were created as a one-time exemption from ~e full subdivision process. Pursuit m Section 26.88.030(B), lot splits ~e a one-step subdivision exemption requiring a public he~ing beBre Ci~ Council. In the current case, the underlying R-6 zoning will allow a single-family residence on each of the parcels, and neither of the resulting lots will be large enough to support a duplex while meeting the dimensional requirements (i.e., minimum lot size per dwelling unit). An existing residence straddles the proposed lot line, but would be demolished at a later date for redevelopment of the new lots. ?he lot split exemption provisions require that development on the new lots either provide Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), pay affordable housing impact fees, or accept the imposition of a resident occupied deed restriction(s). A GMQS Exemption (from the competition and scoring procedures) for the development of a single-family residence on Lot B would be granted by Council (pursuant to Section 26.100.050(C)(3)(a)) in connection with the requested subdivision exemption approval for the lot split. The Community Development Director would exempt Lot A from GMQS competition and scoring procedures (pursuant to Section 26.100.050(A)(2)(c)) due to the fact that an existing house would be demolished and replaced. Notwithstanding these exemptions from the competition and scoring procedures, development/redevelopment on both lots (A and B) will require mitigation pursuant to Section 26.100.050(A)(2)(c) in the form of either an ADU, cash in lieu, or a resident occupancy deed restriction for development of a single family residence; therefore, once Lots A and B are re/developed, housing goals of the AACP and the provisions of the Municipal Code would be met. Given the fact that there is an existing house at 930 West Francis Street, a "credit" can be granted toward the calculation of the affordable housing impact fee for one of the two lots created by the lot split. This "credif' is awarded pursuant to Section 26.48.020, Calculation of Affordable Housing Impact Fee, which states that "The formula shah utilize the cash-in-lieu payment established... and the square footage of new ~oor area constructed as a result of the demolition of a single-family or duplex dwelling unit or the construction of a new single-family or duplex dwelling unit on a previously vacant lot (the floor area of the demolished dwelling unit shall be subtracted from the floor area of the replacement dwelling unit)..." In practice, this means that rather than constructing an ADU or placing a resident occupancy deed restriction on the new house, one of the lots could pay a reduced (via credit) affordable housing impact fee. That is, the affordable housing impact fee is a function of the square footage of the fee generator (new house), and since an existing house would be demolished, the affordable housing impact fee associated with the new house would be "pro-rated" to correspond with the difference in floor area between the demolished house and the new house. Therefore, the subdivision exemption plat will need to indicate both the verified square footage of the existing house in order to define the amount of credit that can be used, and to which lot said square footage (credit) is to be assigned. It should also be noted that the developer of the lot with the credit would also have the freedom to decide to construct an ADU or place a resident occupied deed restriction on the house instead of paying the affordable housing impact fee. In reviewing this case, the Engineering Department recommended that that the lot split plat needs to "indicate afive foot wide pedestrian usable space located 7.5' from the property line and with a five foot buffer for snow storage." After discussion and agreement with the Engineering Department, staff is recommending that the pedestrian usable space be placed immediately adjacent to (abutting) the property line, leaving an additional 12.5' to the street edge which will serve as a wide landscape and snow storage area. DISCUSSION: The following sections of the code are applicable to City Council's review of this development application: Section 26.28.040, Medium-Density Residential (R-6); Section 26.88.030(A)(2), Subdivision Exemptions for Lot Splits; and, Section 26.100.050(C)(3)(a), GMQS Exemptions by City Council. Section 26.88.030CA)(2). Subdivision Exemptions for Lot Splits Under the provisions of the Municipal Code, the division of land into two (2) or more lots, tracts or parcels is by definition a subdivision. As a result, the proposed division of the applicant's property into two (2) separate single-family lots is subject to the City's review and approval. The subdivision or split of a lot for the purposes of developing one. additional detached single-family dwelling is exempt from the full subdivision review pursuant to Section 26.88.030(A)(2) of the Regulations. The specific review criteria for a "lot splif' exemption and staff's responses with regard to the current proposal's compliance therewith are summarized below. a. The land is not located in a subdivision approved by either the Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners or the city council, or the land is described as a metes and bounds parcel which has not been subdivided after the adoption of subdivision regulations by the City of Aspen on March 24, 1969; and RESPONSE: As the legal description indicates, the property consists of Lots L, M, N, and O of Block 3 of the original Aspen ToWnsite. The property is not located within a previously approved subdivision, and the lots predate the City's adoption of subdivision regulations. b. No more than two (2) lots are created by the lot split, both lots conform to the requirements of the underlying zone district. Any lot for ~vhich development is proposed will mitigate for affordable housing pursuant to Section 26.100.040(A)(1)(c) [this citation is incorrect and should actually refer to Section 26.100.050(A)(2)(c)]. · RESPONSE: As explained earlier in this memo, the proposal calls for splitting one lot into two. The two resulting lots will conform with the dimensional requirements of the underlying R-6 zone district. Because the existing home conflicts with/straddles the proposed lot line, the Subdivision Exemption Plat must reflect that any new development on the parcels will be required to conform to the required side yard setbacks. This plat note would remove the need to have the existing structure go before the Zoning Board of Adjustment for a variance to the new setbacks or to demolish the structure prior to recording the plat. As already explained in the "Background" section of this memo, both Of the lots created by this lot split will be required to mitigate for affordable housing pursuant to Section 26.100.050(A)(2)(c) by each providing either an ADU, paying an affordable housing impact fee, or placing a resident occupancy deed restriction on the home. c. The lot under consideration, or any part thereof, was not previously the subject of a subdivision exemption under the provisions of this chapter or a "lot split" exemption pursuant to Section 26.100.040(C)(1)(a) [this citation is incorrect and should actually refer to Section 26.100.050(C)(3)(a)]; and RESPONSE: The property in question has not been the subject of any prior subdivision exemption application or approval. d. A subdivision plat which meets the terms of this chapter, and conforms to the requirements of this title, is submitted and recorded in the office of the Pitkin County clerk and recorder after approval, indicating that no further subdivision may be granted for these lots nor will additional units be built without receipt of applicable approvals pursuant to this chapter and growth management allocation pursuant to Chapter 26. 100. RESPONSE: A subdivision plat and subdivision exemption agreement shall be reviewed by the Planning and Engineering Departments for approval and recordation within 180 days of final land use approval. The plat and the agreement shall include a prohibition against further subdivision and a requirement that additional development comply with the applicable provisions of the Land Use Code. Failure to record the plat and agreement within 180 days shall nullify the approval. e. Recordation. The subdivision exemption agreement and plat shall be recorded in the office of the Pitkin County clerk and recorder. Failure on the part of the applicant to record the plat within one hundred eighty (180) days following approval by City Council shah render the plat invalid and reconsideration of the plat by the City Council will be required for a showing of good cause. RESPONSE: The language of this criterion is included as a recommended condition of the subdivision exemption approval. Also, see response to the previous criterion (d). f. In the case where an existing single-family dwelling occupies a site which is eligible for a lot split, the dwelling need not be demolished prior to application for a lot split. RESPONSE: This application represents a case where an existing single-family dwelling occupies the site and the dwelling has not yet been demolished. Also, see response to criterion "b" above. g. Maximum potential buildout for the two (2) parcels created by a lot split shall not exceed three (3) units, which may be composed of a duplex and a single-family home. RESPONSE: The maximum potential buildout for the proposed lot split will be the development of two (2) single-family homes as the resulting lot areas will not be large enough to develop a duplex while still meeting the minimum lot area per dwelling unit requirement in the R-6 zone district. That is, the two lots Created will be 6,000 square feet and 6,734 square feet while the R-6 zone district maintains a minimum lot area of 9,000 square feet for a duplex. Section 26.100.050(C). GMQS Exemption by City Council Section 26.100.050(C)(3)(a) provides an exemption from the Growth Management Quota System (GMQS) for lot splits; however, this exemption shall be deducted from the pool of annual development allotments and from the metro area development ceilings. The pool of annual 4 development allotments currently includes twelve (12) potential allotments. Standard 26.100.050(C)(3)(a) reads as follows: a. Lot Split. The development of one detached residential dwelling on a vacant lot within the original mapped Aspen Townsite, formed by a lot split granted subsequent to November 14, ]977pursuant to Section 26.88. 030(A)(2), shall be exempted from the growth management competition and scoring procedures by the City Council. The existing original lot does not need to be developed in order to be eligible for this lot split exemption. As explained in the foregoing, this lot split application would create one vacant lot for the development of one additional detached residential dwelling unit. The subject property is within the original mapped Aspen Townsite, and if granted, the lot resulting from this split would be created subsequent to November 14, 1977 and pursuant to Section 26.88.030(A)(2). Therefore, this application is eligible for and meets the requirements of a GMQS Exemption from City Council. As a consequence of approving this application, the pool of annual development allotments and the metro area development ceilings would be decreased by a factor of one (1); thus, after this approval, the pool of annual development allotments would contain eleven (11) potential allotments. RECOMMENDATION: Community Development Department staff recommends approval of both the proposed subdivision exemption for a lot split and the GMQS Exemption with the following conditions: 1. A subdivision plat and subdivision exemption agreement shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development and Engineering Departments and recorded in the office of the Pitkin County clerk and recorder within one hundred eighty (180) days of final approval by City Council. Failure to record the plat and subdivision exemption agreement within the specified time limit shall render the plat invalid and reconsideration of the plat by City Council will be required for a showing of good cause. As a minimum, the subdivision plat shall: a. MeettherequirementsofSection26.88.040(D)(2)(a)oftheAspenMunicipalCode; b. Contain a plat note stating that both lots created by the lot split shall be required to mitigate for affordable housing pursuant to Section 26.100.050(A)(2)(c) of the Municipal Code; c. Indicate, as a plat note, both the verified floor area (as defined by the Municipal Code) of the existing house in order to define the mount of credit that can be used, and to which lot said floor area (credit) is assigned. It shall also be noted on the plat that the developer of the lot with the credit shall have the right to decide whether to use the credit toward an affordable housing impact fee or, instead, either construct an Accessory DWelling Unit meeting the provisions of Section 26.40.090 or place a resident occupancy deed restriction on the new house; d. Contain a'plat note stating that the setback nonconformities created by the new lot line shall be eliminated upon redevelopment of the two lots in that all new development on the lots will conform to the dimensional requirements of the R-6 zone district; e. Indidate a five (5) foot wide pedestrian usable space along the length of the property's street frontage. The pedestrian space shall be located adjacent to (abutting) the property line with an additional 12.5' of landscape buffer to the street edge to provide room for snow storage; and, f. Contain a plat note stating that the lots contained therein shall be prohibited from applying for further subdivision and any development of the lots will comply with the applicable provisions of the Land Use Code in effect at the time of application. 2. As a minimum, the subdivision exemption agreement shall include the elements outlined in Section 26.88.050 of the Aspen Municipal Code. 3. Prior to issuance of any building or demolition permits, the applicant shall: a. Submit a site "improvement survey" that is dated Within twelve (12) months of the date submitted on, and is wet signed and stamped by a surveyor registered to practice in the State of COlorado; b. Submit a drainage collection and conveyance improvements plan and report demonstrating compliance with the Land Use Code's requirements for runoff design standards as described in Section 26.88.(C)(4)(f). The plan and report shall both be signed and stamped by a civil/hydrology engineer who is fully knowledgeable in this field of practice and registered in the State of Colorado; and, c. In the event required, a tree removal permit must be obtained from the Parks Department for any tree(s) that is/are to be removed or relocated; also, no excavation, grading or material storage can occur within the dripline of the tree(s) to be preserved. 4. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy on either lot, the applicant shall sign a sidewalk, curb and gutter construction agreement and pay the applicable recording fees. 5. Separate utility services will be required for each lot; however, in the case of sewer service, if the existing line is found by the ACSD's line superintendent to be in good condition, then it may be used by both residences if a shared service line agreement is completed at the ACSD office. 6. In the event required, the applicant must receive approval from: · The City Engineer for design of improvements, including landscaping, within public rights-of-way; · The Parks Department for vegetation species, tree removal, and/or public trail disturbances; · The Streets Department for mailboxes and street cuts; and, · The Community Development Department to obtain permits for any work or development, including landscaping, within the public rights-of-way. 6 7. All material representations made by the applicant in this application and during public hearings with the City Council shall be adhered to and shall be considered conditions of approval, unless otherwise amended by City Council. RECOMMENDED MOTION: "I move to approve Ordinance Number 39, Series of 1997, on second reading. The ordinance grants approval, with the conditions recommended in the staff memo dated December 8, 1997, of Subdivision and GMQS Exemptions for the Hower Lot Split application." CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS: EXItlBITS: "A" - Applicant's submittal for the proposed Lot Split and GMQS Exemption "B" - Referral Comments from Engineering, Housing and the Aspen Consolidated Sanitation District (ACSD). 7 AEpen CO 81611 Tel. 970.925.8775 Fax 970.925,8847 Emil. Skyeevan~"of. nel To: The City of Aspen Re: Lot split Application for Lots L, M, N, &O, BL3, West End with existing home ~on property at 930 W, Francis I am applying for this lot split in order to build 2 homes. This land is not located in a subdivision approved by either the Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners or the city council. There will be no more than 2 lots created by the lot split, both lots conform to the requirements of the underlying zone district. The lot under consideration was not previously the subject of a subdivision exemption under the provisions of this chapter or a lot split exemption pursuant to Section 26.100,040. I have attached a survey with this application. In addition, this survey has been reviewed by both Bob Nevins and Stan Clausen. They agree that it meets all criteria for this lot split. They ask that you call them if you have any questions. Sii ~.~)~ Da ower MEMORANDUM To: Mitch Haas, Planner Thru: Nick Adeh, City Engin,~,~ From: Chuck Roth, Project Engineer ~__~e~ Date: October I0, 1997 Re: Hower Lot Split and GMQS Exemption (Running Bear Lot Split) The Development Review Committee has reviewed the above referenced application at their September 17, 1997 meeting, and we have the following comments: 1. Improvement Survey - The application did not include an improvement survey, and it is a requirement to include in the application packet a document that is specifically rifled "improvement survey" and that is wet signed and stamped by a surveyor registered to practice ~in Colorado. The date must be within the past 12 months. The survey identifies items of concem such as easements, which relate to FAR and building locations, and encroachments in the public right-of-way. 2. Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter - The site is located in the West End where sidewalks are excluded from being built at this time. However the "Pedestrian Walkway and Bikeway System Plan" does indicate that there should be pedestrian usable space off of the street surface. Therefore, the lot split plat needs to indicate a five foot wide pedestrian usable space located 7.5' from the property line and with a five foot buffer for snow storage. The site lacks curb and gutter. The applicant needs to sign a sidewalk, curb and gutter construction agreement, and pay recording fees, prior to issuance of a certificate. of occupancy for new construction. 3. Site Drainage - The site development needs to meet the requirement of ranoff design standards of the Land Use Code at Sec. 26.88.040.C.4.f, and the building permit applications for each parcel will have to include a drainage collection and conveyance improvements plan and report, both signed and stamped by a civiFhydrology engineer fully knowledgeable in this field of practice, and registered in the State of Colorado, submitted as part of the building and site plan (24"x36" size plan sheet or on the lot grading plan). 4. Utilities - Separate utility services will be required for each lot. 5. Parks Deoartment - The applicant needs to consult with the Parks Department to determine if a tree permit is required. 6. Fire Marshal - The Fire Marshal will need to review building permit drawings when they are submitted. If the living area is greater than 5,000 square feet, fire protection sprinkler systems will be required. 7. Work in the Public Rillht-of-wav - Given the continuous problems Of unapproved work and development in public rights-of-way adjacent to private property, we advise the applicant as follows: The applicant must receive approval from city engineering (920-5080) for design of improvements, including landscaping, within public rights-of-way, parks department (920-5120) for vegetation species and for public trail disturbance, and streets department (920-5130) for mailboxes, street and alley cuts, and shall obtain permits for any work or development, including landscaping, within public rights-of-way from the city community development department. M97.137 SEP 85 ~g~ II:SGAM ASPEM HOUSIN~ OFC P.I MEMORANDUM TO: Mitch Haas, Community Development Department FROM: Cindy Christensen, Housing Office DATE; September 25, 1997 Itl;: Hower Lot Sp~it and GMQS Exempion Parcel ID No. 2735-123-02002 JJ.J..UE: The applicant is requesting to demolish an existing structure. do a lot split and build two single-family homes. BACKGROUND: According to Section 26.1 00.050(A)(2)(c): O elaehed slllgle-bmily or duplex dwelling unlL The eon~ of one o~ gwo ~)e~hed resldetial re'des era duplex diesere an s ist else Was mibdlv~ed Dr was a tagel~ tles~bed ~ar;el pr[er to November ~ ~#I~, eat ;amplles w~ be prelsi~s d 8ecegn ;6.~&O40(A)f6) or me rmptaoement afler demolition of one or two demr~e~ rea~l u;~ er ,~ d~j~tex dwel#nE, Dr ~ remodel or exj3allsio)i of a single tbfilily dvadlb:g Inh~ a duplex =levelline. This exempt[~e Shall n~ be al~ ~ any lot for whO. Is any offier development aWofrdent is eurren#f berne souglft ur is appmved., This exemption shall only app4y ;r the fu~ow;na standards are reel (f) Ellugle.famUy. In order ~o qualify far a single. family exempflan~ b~e applieant shall have ,f, ree op~onr, (a) pmYMing an aee~tsmy dwelling un~ b) paying the eAu/isab/e affordable busting impar;~ fee; or reardine a realden~-or~upanry deerl metrisem on the aisgie.imlly d~g unK being ~=nstmcad. REC~MMENDATION: Eac~ lot must provide one of t~e ~hree ~pSons es sated ~ As d t~ay, ~e paymem-i~fieu Tee calculates to I~ $21.3~3 per square f~. The applicant would get ;;'edit for t~e existSfig struc~jre, but ~e a~plicant w~dd ~eed to provide the a;~ual square footage of the e~tstjng structure prior to demolE1jon to obtain any type of credit. The Housing Board has prioritized their preference for mitigating for affordable housing impacts as follows: : 1. On-site housing; 2. Off-sits housing, including the buydown concept; 3. Cash-in..Ikeu/Land-ln-fieu Consofzb[aieofc aniiaisbn 565 North Mill Street Aspen. Colorado 81611 Tele. 970~ 925-3601 FAX #(970 925-2537 Sy Kelly · Chairman Michael Kelly Paul Smith · Treas. Frank bushin Louis Popish - Secy. Bruce Ma~e~y, Mgr. Septemb~ 25, 1997 ~tch H~s Comu~ty Developmere 130 S. Galena Aspen, CO 81611 Re: HoW~ lot split De~ ~tch: The Aspen Conso~dated Smtation Dist~ cu~enfly has su~ciem colle~ion ~d treatmere capacity to sere t~s development. Se~ice is contingent upon compli~ce ~th the Distfi~'s ~es, re~lations, ~d specifications w~ch ~e on file at ~e District o~ce. The e~sting se~ce line ~11 either need to be abandoned follo~ng ~spection by our line sup~tendent, or may be used for one of the two jingle f~ly residences to be b~t. There is cu~emly a single cast iron se~ice line in place. Ift~s line is in good condition, as d~emed by our line supefimendem, then it my be*used by both residences if a shared semce line is compl~ed at our o~ce. The tot~ co~ection fees for the project c~ be estimated once det~led plus ~e available ~d a tap pe~t is completed for each u~t. Please c~l if you have ~y questions. Sincerely, Bm6e Mathefty District Manager RECEIVED 31;P Z 9 3997 EPA Awards of Excellence · ASPEN / PITKIN 1976 1986. 1990 COMMUNITY DEVELOpMENT P~egional and: National MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council THRU: Amy Margerum, City Manager FROM: Mit ' ~ RE: Hower Subdivision Exemption and GMQS Exemption for a Lot Split - First Reading of Ordinance Number i~ , Series of 1997. DATE: November 10, 1997 SUMMARY: The applicant, Dale Hower, is requesting a lot split to create a 6,734 square foot parcel and a 6,000 square foot parcel from one 12,734 square foot lathering parcel. The subject property is located at 930 West Francis Street (Lotl L, M, N and O, Block 3) and is zoned Medium-Density Residential (R-6). On Lots L, M and N, there is an existing single-family residence that would be demolished. The new property line created by this lot split would put Lots L and M on one lot (Lot A) and Lots N and O on the other (Lot B). Pursuant to Section 26.88.030(A)(2), lot splits are subdivision exemptions requiring City Council approval. Similarly, Section 26.100.050(C)(3)(a) states that City Council shall exempt lot splits from the growth management competition and scoring procedures, but such exemptions shall be deducted from the pool of annual development allotments and the metro area development ceilings. The applicant's application is attached as Exhibit "A," and referral comments from Engineering, Housing, and the Aspen Consolidated Sanitation District (ACSD) are included as Exhibit "B." Community Development staff recommends that City Council approve the Bower Subdivision and GMQS exemptions for a Lot Split with conditions. APPLICANT: Dale Hower of Running Bear LLC. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None. BACKGROUND: In 1975, implementation ofgrowth management required that all contiguous, adjacent lots held in single ownership be merged for development purposes. At that time, lot splits were created as a one-time exemption from the full subdivision process. Pursuant to Section 26.88.030(B), lot splits are a one-step subdivision exemption requiring a public hearing before City Council. In the current case, the underlying R-6 zoning will allow a single-family residence on each of the parcels, and neither of the resulting lots will be large enough to support a duplex while meeting the dimensional requirements (i.e., minimum lot size per dwelling unit). An existing residence straddles the proposed lot line, but would be demolished at a later date for redevelopment of the new lots. The lot split exemption provisions require that development on the new lots either provide Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), pay affordable housing impact fees, or accept the imposition of a resident occupied deed restrictinn(s). A GMQS Exemption (from the competition and scoring procedures) for the development of a single-family residence on Lot B would be granted by Council (pursuant to Section 26.100.050(C)(3)(a)) in connection with the requested subdivision exemption approval for the lot split. The Community Development Director would exempt Lot A from GMQS competition and scoring procedures (pursuant to Section 26.100.050(A)(2)(c)) due to the fact that an existing house would be demolished and replaced. Notwithstanding these exemptions from the competition and scoring procedures, development/redevelopment on both lots (A and B) will require mitigation pursuant to Section 26.100.050(A)(2)(c) in the form of either an ADU, cash in lieu, or a resident occupancy deed restriction for development of a single family residence; therefore, once Lots A and B are re/developed, housing goals of the AACP and the provisions of the Municipal Code would be met. Given the fact that there is an existing house at 930 West Francis Street, a "credit" can be granted toward the calculation of the affordable housing impact fee for one of the two lots created by the lot split. This "credit" ii awarded pursuant to Section 26.48.020, Calculation of Affordable Housing Impact Fee, which states that "The formula shall utilize the cash-in-lieu payment established... and the square footage of new ~oor area constructed as a result of the demolition of a single-family or duplex dwelling unit or the construction of a new single-family or duplex dwelling unit on a previously vacant lot (the floor area of the demolished dwelling unit shall be subtracted from the ~oo~ area of the replacement dwelling uniO . . . " In practice, this means that rather than constructing an ADU or placing a resident occupancy deed restriction on the new house, one of the lots could pay a reduced (via credit) affordable housing impact fee. That is, the affordable housing impact fee is a function of the square footage of the fee generator (new house), and since an existing house would be demolished, the affordable housing impact fee associated with the new house would be "pro-rated" to correspond with the difference in floor area between the demolished house and the new house. Therefore, the subdivision exemption plat will need to indicate both the verified square footage of the existing house in order to define the amount of credit that can be used, and to which lot said square footage (credit) is to be assigned. It should also be noted that the developer of the lot with the credit would also have the freedom to decide to construct an ADU or place a resident occupied deed restriction on the house instead of paying the affordable housing impact fee. In reviewing this case, the Engineering Dept. recommended that that the lot split plat needs to "indicate a five foot wide pedestrian usable space located 7.5' from the property line and with a five foot buffer for snow storage." After discussion and agreement with the Engineering Dept., staff is recommending that the pedestrian usable space be placed immediately adjacent to the property line, leaving an additional 12.5' to the street edge which will serve as a wide landscape and snow storage area. DISCUSSION: The following sections of the code are applicable to City Council's review of this development application: Section 26.28.040, Medium-Density Residential (R-6); Section 26.88.030(A)(2), Subdivision Exemptions for Lot Splits; and, SeCtion 26.100.050(C)(3)(a), GMQS Exemptions by City Council. Section 26.88.030(A)(2). Subdivision Exemptions for Lot Splits Under the provisions of the Municipal Code, the division of land into two (2) or more lots, tracts or parcels is by definition a subdivision. As a result, the proposed division of the applicant's property into two (2) separate single-family lots is subject to the City's review and approval. The subdivision or split of a lot for the purposes of developing one additional detached single-family dwelling is exempt from the full subdivision review pursuant to Section 26.88.030(A)(2) of the Regulations. The specific review criteria for a "lot split" exemption and staffs responses with regard to the current proposal's compliance therewith are summarized below. a. The land is not located in a subdivision approved by either the Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners or the city council, or the land is described as a metes and bounds parcel which has not been subdivided after the adoption of subdivision regulations by the City of Aspen on March 24, 1969; and RESPONSE: As the legal description indicates, the property consists of Lots L, M, N, and O of Block 3 of the original Aspen Townsite. The property is not located Within a previously approved subdivision, and the lots predate the City's adoption of subdivision regulations. b. No more than two (2) lots are created by the lot split, both lots conform to the requirements of the underlying zone district. Any lot for which development is proposed will mitigate for affordable housing pursuant to Section 26.100.040(A)(1)(c~ [this citation is incorrect and should actually refer to Section 26.100.050(A)(2)(c)]. RESPONSE: As explained earlier in this memo, the proposal calls for splitting one lot into two. The two resulting lots will conform with the dimensional requirements of the underlying R-6 zone district. Because the existing home conflicts with/straddles the proposed lot line, the Subdivision Exemption Plat must reflect that any new de'~elopment on the parcels will be required to conform to the required side yard setbacks. This plat note removes the need to have the existing structure go before the Zoning Board of Adjustment for a variance to the new setbacks or to demolish the structure prior to recording the plat. As already explained in the "Background" section of this memo, both of the lots created by this lot split will be required to mitigate for affordable housing pursuant to Section 26.100.050(A)(2)(c) by each providing either an ADU, paying an affordable housing impact fee, or placing a resident occupancy deed restriction on the home.. c. The lot under consideration, or any part thereof, was not previously the subject of a subdivision exemption under the provisions of this chapter or a "lot split" exemption pursuant to Section 26.100.040(C)(1)(a) [this citation is incorrect and should actually refer to Section 26.100.050(C)(3)(a)]; and RESPONSE: The property in question has not been the subject of any prior subdivision exemption application or approval. d A subdivision plat which meets the term~ of this chapter, and conforms to the requirements of this title, is submitted and recorded in the office of the Pitkin County clerk and recorder after approval, indicating that no further subdivision may be granted for these lots nor will additional units be built without receipt of applicable approvals pursuant to this chapter and growth management allocation pursuant to Chapter 26. 100. RESPONSE: A subdivision plat and subdivision exemption agreement shall be reviewed by the Planning and Engineering Departments for approval and recordation within 180 days of final land use approval. The plat and the agreement shall include a prohibition against further subdivision and a requirement that. additional development comply with the applicable provisions of the Land Use Code. Failure to record the plat and agreement within 180 days shall nullify the approval. e. Recordation. The subdivision exemption agreement and plat shall be recorded in the office of the Pitkin County clerk and recorder. Failure on the part of the applicant to record the plat within one hundred eighty (180) days following approval by City Council shall render the plat invalid and reconsideration of the plat by the City Council will be required for a showing of good cause. RESPONSE: The language of this criterion is included as a recommended condition of the subdivision exemption approval. Also, see response to the previous criterion (d). f. In the case where an existing single-family dwelling occupies a site which is eligible for a lot split, the dwelling need not be demolished prior to application for a lot split. RESPONSE: This application represents a case where an existing single-family dwelling occupies the site and the dwelling has not yet been demolished. Also, see response to criterion "b' above. g. Maximum potential buildout for the two (2) parcels created by a lot split shah not exceed three (3) units, which may be composed of a duplex and a single-family home. RESPONSE: The maximum potential buildout for the proposed lot split will be the development of two (2) single-family homes as the resulting lot areas will not be large enough to develop a duplex while still meeting the minimum lot area per dwelling unit requirement in the R-6 zone district. That is, the two lots created will be 6,000 square feet and 6,734 square feet while the R-6 zone district maintains a minimum lot area of 9,000 square feet for a duplex. Section 26.100,050(C). GMQS Exemption by City Council Section 26.100.050(C)(3)(a) provides an exemption from the Growth Management Quota System (GMQS) for lot splits; however, this exemption shall be deducted from the pool of annual development allotments and from the metro area development ceilings. The pool of annual development allotments currently includes twelve (12) potential allotments. Standard 26.100.050(C)(3)(a) reads as follows: a. Lot Split. The development of one detached residential dwelling on a vacant lot within the original mapped Aspen Townsite, formed by a lot split granted subsequent to November 14, 1977pursuant to Section 26.88. 030(A)(2), shah be exempted from the growth management .competition and scoring procedures by the City Council The existing original lot does not need to be developed in order to be eligible for this lot split exemption. As explained in the foregoing, this lot split application would create one vacant lot for the development of one additional detached residential dwelling unit. The subject property is within the original mapped Aspen Townsite, and if granted, the lot resulting from this split would be created subsequent to November 14, 1977 and pursuant to Section 26.88.030(A)(2). Therefore, this application is eligible for and meets the requirements of a GMQS Exemption .from City Council. As a consequence of approving this application, the pool of annual development allotments and the metro area development ceilings would be decreased by a factor of one (1); thus, after this approval, the pool of annual development allotments would contain eleven (11) potential allotments. RECOMMENDATION: Community Development Department staff recommends approval of both the proposed subdivision exemption for a lot split and the GMQS Exemption with the following conditions: 1. A subdivision plat and subdivision exemption agreement shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development and Engineering Departments and recorded in the office of the Pitkin County clerk and recorder within one hundred eighty (180) days of final approval by City Council. Failure to record the plat and subdivision exemption agreement within the specified time limit shall render the plat invalid and reconsideration of the plat by City Council will be required for a showing of good cause. As a minimum, the Subdivision plat shall: a. Meet the requirements of Section 26.88.040(D)(2)(a) of the Aspen Municipal Code; b. Contain a plat note stating that both lots created by the lot split shall be required to mitigate for affordable housing pursuant to Section 26.100.050(A)(2)(c) of the Municipal Code; c. Indicate, as a plat note, both the verified floor area (as defined by the Municipal Code) of the existing house in order to define the amount of credit that can be used, and to which lot said floor area (credit) is assigned. It shall also be noted on the plat that the developer of the lot with the credit shall have the right to decide whether to use the credit toward an affordable housing impact fee or, instead, either construct an Accessory Dwelling Unit meeting the provisions of Section 26.40.090 or place a resident occupancy deed restriction on the new house; d. Contain a plat note stating that the setback nonconformities created by the new lot line shall be eliminated upon redevelopment of the two lots in that all new development on the lots will conform to the dimensional requirements of the R-6 zone district; e. Indicate a five (5) foot widelpedestrian usable space along the length ofthe property's street frontage. The pedestrian space shall be located adjacent to the property line with an additional 12.5' of landscape buffer to the street edge to provide room for snow storage; and, f. Contain a plat note stating that the lots contained therein shall be prohibited from applying for further subdivision and any development of the lots will comply with the applicable provisions of the Land Use Code in effect at the time of application. 2. As a minimum, the subdivision exemption agreement shall include the elements outlined in Section 26.88.050 of the Aspen Municipal Code. 3. Prior to issuance of any building or demolition permits, the applicant shall: a. Submit a site "improvement survey" that is dated within twelve (12) months of the date submitted on, and is wet signed and stamped by a surveyor registered to practice in the State of Colorado; b. Submit a drainage collection and conveyance improvements plan and report demonstrating compliance with the Land Use Code's requirements for runoff design standards as described in Section 26.88.(C)(4)(f). The plan and report shall both be signed and stamped by a civil/hydrology engineer who is fully knowledgeable in this field of practice and registered in the State of Colorado; and, c. In the event required, a tree removal permit must be obtained from the Parks Department for any tree(s) that is/are to be removed or relocated; also, no excavation, grading or material storage can occur within the dripline of the. tree(s) to be preserved. 4. Prior to 'issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy on either lot, the applicant shall sign a sidewalk, curb and gutter construction agreement and pay the applicable recording fees. 5. Separate utility services will be required for each lot; however, in the case of sewer service, if the existing line is found by the ACSD's line superintendent to be in good condition, then it may be used by both residences if a shared service line agreement is completed at the ACSD office. 6. In the event required, the applicant must receive approval from: · The City Engineer for design of improvements, including landscaping, within public rights-of-way; · The Parks Department for vegetation species, tree removal, and/or public trail disturbances; · The Streets Department for mailboxes and street cuts; and, · The Community Development Department to obtain permits for any work or development, including landscaping, within the public rights-of-way. 7. All material representations made by the applicant in this application and during public hearings with the City Council shall be adhered to and shall be considered conditions of approval, unless otherwise amended by City Council. RECOMMENDED MOTION: "I move to approve Ordinance Number Z~[, Series of 1997, on first reading. The ordinance grants approval, with the conditions recommended in the staff memo dated November 10, 1997, of Subdivision and GMQS EXemptions forthe Hower Lot Split application." CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS: EX2~ I B ITS: "A"- Applicant's submittal for the proposed Lot Split and GMQS Exemption "B" - Referral Comments from Engineering, Housing and the Aspen Consolidated Sanitation District (ACSD). 1t-83 q? iS:13 T: P:Ol ·~MBkllLDII~G Nov. 32 1997 Mit~h huts {.:omf~unlty Dev D~t. 305 ~p~, Co. gl611 r)elr Mit~li: Dale Hower asked me to calculate the existing ~uarc footaBe for the single family home located on lots l, m,n,o on W. Francis it. The quare footage is 2,766.8. Please ca]t ray if you have any questions Si ..m-~.._.,.~'~ Score Sarohorski ASPEN/PITKIN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Agreement for Payment of City of Aspen Development Application Fees (Please Print Clearly) CITY OF ASPEN (hereinafter CITY) and ~ ~ (hereina~er APPLICANT) AGREE AS FOLLOWS: (heminat'cer, 'THE PROJECT). 2. APPLICANT understands and agrees that City of Aspen Ordinance No. 43 (Series of 1996) establishes a fee structure for land use applications and the payment of all processing fees is a condition precedent to a determination of application completeness. 3. APPLICANT and CITY agree that because of the size, nature or scope of the proposed project, it is not possible at this time to ascertain the full extent of the costs involved in processing the application. APPLICANT and CITY further agree that it is in the interest of the parties to allow APPLICANT to make payment of an initial deposit and to thereafter permit additional costs to be billed to APPLICANT on a monthly basis. APPLICANT agrees he will be benefited by retaining greater cash liquidity and will make additional payments upon notification by the CITY when they are necessary as costs are incurred. CITY agrees it will be benefited through the greater certainty of recovering its full costs to process APPLICANTS application. 4. CITY and APPLICANT further agree that it is impracticable for CITY staff to complete ' processing or present sufficient information to the Planning Commission and/or City Council to enable the Planning Commission and/or City Council to make legally required findings for project approval, unless current billings are paid in full prior to decision. 5. Therefore, APPLICANT agrees that in consideration of the CITY's waiver of ks right to collect full fees prior to a determination of application completeness, APPLICANT shall pay an initial deposit in the mount of $ .L t~!K.C)(9,;hich is for ,iT hours of planning staff time, and actual mcurded costs exceed the initial deposit, APPLICANT shall pay additional monthly billings to CITY to reimburse the CITY for the processing of the application mentioned above, including post approval review. Such periodic payments shall be made within 30 days of the billing date. APPLICANT further agrees that failure to pay such accrued costs shall be grounds for suspension of processing. CITY OF ASPEN APPLICANT hate: Community Development Director PrintedName: City of Aspen MailingAddress: William K. Guest, P.C. N)4 PITKIN AVENUE GLEI'IWOOr' SPRING, S, CO 81 ~01 TELEPHONE (I)70) 028.0175 FACBIMtLE (970) 928~06~6 A~st 20, ] 997 Vja~ ~acs;mHe 92o- 439 M]tch Haas RE: Runoiolg Oear~ LLC Dear ~tch: lamansttorn~yIicensedtopmcticeintheSutteofColorado. T~oownerofthepropcrty described in the Exi~ibit "A" is P, unn'mS ]~ear, LLC. It is a Colorado manager managed limited liability company. The sole mannact' of Running Scar, LLC is D~e ~o~ver. To the best of my knowledge, all mortSa~cs, judgments, liens, ~s~ffients, corm'acts and agreements affecting the property dcsu~ed ~n F, xhlb~.t aA" are: 1. A Deed of Trust for the use ofImperld Crcdlt lndustrjt% Inc., in the ozjginal amount of $650,000.00, dated December 6, 1994, and r~rded December 9, 1994 in Book 769 at Page 49 as Rcceptlon No. 377072 in the books and rm~ords of Pitkin County, Colorado, The Deed of Trust was assiSned by an Assignment recorded Novatabor 25, 1996 as Reception No, -. 399419 to Bank of New York. WhYc not of record, it is posa~lc that th~ De~l of TruSt has been ' assigned to (3MAC Mortgage or GMAC MortgaS~ serdces the loan. 2. The reservations and exccptlons as ~t forth in thc Dccd from the City of Aspen recorded in Book 59 at Page 292 of the books and records of Vitkin County providing as follows: That no title shall be hereby acqttired to any mine of gold, sitver, cinnabar or copper or to any valid mining claim or possession held undcr existing laws. If'you need any further informallon, please fenl frcc to give me a call. Very truly yours, WILLIAMK. GUEST, P.O. William K. C:mest, I.D., LL.M. ]~closure ~: Dale How~r EXHIBIT "A" A tract of land being all of Lets L. M. N and O, in Block 3. City oFAsper~ Colorado and Pan oi'the West 1~ oFSectlon I2, To~s~p I0 ~th, ~n~e 8j West oFth~ 6th P,M. bdn~ mo~ ~]ly desc~bed as follows: BelOng at the point of~ters~ioa oftM So~erly bo~da~ Hne ~said Lot L ~d Line 6-7 ~pcn Toeslie whcnc~ ~mcr No. 6 (a ~o~e monument) b~ X 0732'24" E. 71~.8~ fe~; ~ce ~. 75~09'11' W. 20.02 f~el; thenc0 N. 0~32'24" E. 100.82 Fe~; thence $. 75'C9' 1F' E. I~.7~ Feet to the No~ast~ly come~ oF s~d Lot C; ~h~nce S. 1450'49" W. 100.~ F~t along the Easterly bounda~ line ~said Lot O to the Scu~hea~rly comer 0Fsaid Lot O; thenc~N. 75~'t I' W. 100.92 ~ee~ along tM South~Iy bounda~ line of s~d Block 3 to the ~t of b~gi~ng. ~O~ O~ ~IT~, STA~ O~ COLO~O. Running Bear Owners 21-Aug-97 Parcel Number Schedule Number Owner Name Name 2 / Address 1 Address 2 City State Zip Code 2735-122-21-002 R012800 ASPEN VISTAS INC WANGERLF~I-IANDRALPHC/O 1540 N LAKE SHORE DR CHICAGO ~. 50610- 2735-123-16-001 R011811 BECKER FREDERICK L & SUZANNE PO BOX 2223 ASPEN ZO 81612- 2735-123-14-004 R004875 BEHRENDTHMICI-LAEL 334WHYMANAVE ASPEN CO 81611- 2735-123-14-011 R004919 BEHRENDTHERMANMICI-IAEL 334WHYMANAVE ASPEN CO 81611- 2735-123-16-702 R011812 BENHAMOOSHLOMO&PATRICECON POBOX2902 ASPEN CO 31612- 2735-123-03-005 R004581 BERGMANCAI~R BERGMANCATHERINEM POBOX1365 ASPEN ~O 81612- 2735-123-14-003 R004825 BLANZJAMESM 2555 NE llTH ST FTLAUDERDALE FL 83304- 2735-122-70-005 R009960 CAMP ROBERT C CURLEE CYNTHIA A AS TENANTS IN PO BOX 692 ASPEN CO 31612- 2735-123-14-008 R005203 CHISHOLIv[ MARGO J PO BOX 4870 ASPEN ~.O 31612- 2735-123-02-001 R004769 CGORDES HEINZ E CGORDES KAREN V 233 W MAIN ST ASPEN CO 81611- 2735-123-14-007 R005076 FAGANPAULL 910 W HALLAM ST #10 ASPEN CO 2735-121-14-004 R001485 GOLDSM1THBETHH 504NSTHST ASPEN CO 51611- 2735-123-04-002 R000544 JONES EARL HULL MIKE 834WHALLAM ASPEN CO 81611- 2735-122-82-004 R012275 KELTNI~DONALDH KELTNERVIRGINIAP 916 W SMUGGLER ST ASPEN ~O 31611-712 2735-123-10-002 R012683 LEE DANIEL R LEE KAREN K 95 BRENTWGOD DR GLENCOE ~ 50022- 2735-122-20-002 R008788 LOUDHMONTGOMERY &PAULA PO BOX 11660 ASPEN CO 81612- 2735-123-41-001 R009667 MADSEN GEORGE W JR MAD~EN CORNELIA G 931 W FRANCIS ST ASPEN CO 31611- 2735-123-00-851 R014265 MAINTENANCESHOP CITY OF ASPEN 530E. MAINST. ASPEN, ~O 31611- 2735-122-70-004 R009959 MASS ANN 400WMAIN, STE200 ASPEN CO 31611- 2735-122-82-003 R012276 NEWMAN JOEL 355 OCEAN BLVD GOLDEN ~CH FL 33160- 2735-123-14-001 R004648 PATERSON CARPdE E ECKART CHARLES F - TENANTS IN C PO BOX 11675 ASPEN CO 81612- 2735-123-14-706 R004996 PETROCCOJANTHONY 910WHALLAM#11 ASPEN CO 31611-310 2735-123-14-009 RC~5204 SANCI-IEZANDYL SANCHY~ZMICI-IELLEMAI~S PO BOX 1801 ASPEN CO g1612- 2735-122-11-002 R005068 SCI-YtJHMACHERJOHNJR SCHUHMACHERMARIANNEH POBOX3528 ASPEN CO 81612- 2735-123-00-013 R005254 SHARP DESIGNS INCORPORATED A COLORADO CORPORATION PO BOX 8630 ASPEN CO 51612- 2735-123-03-003 R005094 SKIFF KATIE 920 W HALLAM ST ASPEN CO 2735-122-05-001 R005531 STARODOJ BETSY HARNETT STARODOJ THOMAS S II PO BOX 2298 ASPEN CO g1612- 2735-123-03-001 R004901 TALENFELDEtJZ~BETHG 915 W FRANCIS ST ASPEN CO 51611- 2735-123-14-002 R004750 TERRELL TROY It PO BOX 10725 ASPEN CO 81612- 2735-123-14-010 R005144 TOTHMICHAEL O BOX 1274 ASPEN CO 81611- 2735-124-28-851 R014740 UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE ***************************~****~***** ***********~******"******************** ************~************************~* ** ******~** 2735-122-12-001 R005186 VANDEMOERHH1/61NT 1755 MONACO PKWY DENVER CO 50220- 2735-122-12-418 R005187 VANDI~IOER, H. FL1/61NT. VANDEMOER, MARIONM. 5/121NT. 1755MONACOPARKWAY DENVER, CO 80220- 2735-123-02-002 R005492 VINCI RONALD C 7291 W MISSION HILLS DR LAS VEGAS NV 89113- 2735-123-10-001 R012682 ZUCKERMAN NORBERTA TRUST ZUCKERMAN HELEN LIVING TRUST 280 DAINES STE202 BIRMINGHAM ~a 48009- DRAFT MEMORANDUM To: Mitch Haas, Hanner Thin: Nick Adeh, City Engineer From: Chuck Roth, Project Engineer Date: October 8, 1997 Re: Hower Lot Split and GMQS Exemption (Running Bear Lot Split) The Development Review Committee has reviewed the above referenced application at their September 17, 1997 meeting, and we have the following comments: 1. Imorovement Survey - The application did not include an improvement survey, and it is a requirement to include in the application packet a document that is specifically rifled "improvement survey" and that is wet signed and .stamped by a surveyor registered to practice in Colorado. The date must be within the past 12 months. The survey identifies items of concem such as easements, which relate to FAR and building locations, and encroachments in the public fight-of-way. 2. Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter - The site is located in the West End where sidewalks are excluded from being built at this time. However the "Pedestrian Walkway and Bikeway System Plan" does indicate that there should be pedestrian usable space off of the street surface. Therefore, the lot split plat needs to indicate a five foot wide pedestrian usable space located 7.5' from the property line and with a five foot buffer for snow storage. The site lacks curb and gutter. The applicant needs to sign a sidewalk, curb and gutter construction agreement, and pay recording fees, prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for new construction. 3. Site Drainalte - The site development needs to meet the requirement of ranoff design standards of the Land Use Code at Sec. 26.88.040.C.4.f, and the building permit applications for each parcel will have to include a drainage report, signed and stamped by an engineer registered in the State of Colorado, submitted as part of the building and site plan (24"x36" size plan sheet or on the lot grading plan). 4. Utilities - Separate utility services will be required for each lot. 5. Parks Denartment - The applicant needs to consult with the Parks Department to determine if a tree permit is required. 6. Fire Marshal - The Fire Marshal will need to review building permit drawings when they are submitted. If the living area is greater than 5,000 square feet, fire protection sprinkler systems will be required. 7. Work in the Public Ril!ht-of-wav - Given the continuous problems of unapproved work and development in public rights-of-way adjacent to private property, we advise the applicant as follows: The applicant must receive approval from city engineering (920~5080) for design of improvements, including landscaping, within public rights-of-way, parks department (920-5120) for vegetation species and for public trail disturbance, and streets department (920-5130) for mailboxes, street and alley cuts, and shall obtain permits for any work or development, including landscaping, within public rights-of-way from the city community development department. M97.137 2 I