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December 11, 2006
ALL STAR COMMUTER AWARDS ...............................................................................2
CITIZEN COMMENTS ..................................................................................................... 2
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS .................................................................................. 2
CONSENT CALENDAR....................................................................................................... 2
. Apres X Concerts - Noise Variance Request .........................................................2
. Resolution #100,2006 - y, Sales Tax Transit Budget for 2007 ........................:....2
. Minutes - November 27, 2006................................................................................ 2
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES ................................................................................... 3
. Ordinance #49, 2006 ~ Wienerstube GMQS; Subdivision..................................... 3
. Ordinance #50, 2006 - Water Service Agreement - Gardner Bishop.................... 3
ORDINANCE #44, SERIES OF 2006 - 134 E. Hyman Hearthstone House Historic
Designation......................................................................................................................... 3
RESOLUTION #101, SERIES OF 2006 - Temporary Use Sleigh Rides at the Golf
Course................................................................................................................................. 4
ORDINANCE #48, SERIES OF 2006 - Fees .................................................................... 4
ORDINANCE #47, SERIES OF 2006 - Supplemental Appropriations ............................ 4
ORDINANCE #42, SERIES OF 2006 - Hotel Jerome PUD Amendment ........................5
ORDINANCE #46, SERIES OF 2006 - Adoption of Civic Master Plan ..........................9
ORDINANCE #42, SERIES OF 2006 - Hotel Jerome PUD Amendment ...................... 12
RESOLUTION #98, SERIES OF 2006 - Failed Motions and Tie Votes - Sky Hotel.... 13
RESOLUTION #102, SERIES OF 2006 - Contract to Purchase 312 West Hyman........ 19
ORDINANCE #51, SERIES OF 2006 - Six Month Moratorium in CC Zone................. 20
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Mayor Klanderud called the meeting to order at 5 :00 p.m. with Councilmembers
DeVilbiss, Johnson, Torre, and Richards present.
ALL STAR COMMUTER AWARDS
Lacey Gaechter, environmental health department, reminded Council these awards are
presented quarterly to employees who use alternative methods of transportation to get to
work. The awards go to Todd Hancock, parks department, and Glenn Carris and Ralph
Sheehan of the golf department.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were none.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
1. Mayor Klanderud wished everyone a happy holiday and joyous and successful
new year.
2. Councilman Torre said there have been a lot of different activities over the past
two weeks, including interviews and appointment of a new Councilperson. Councilman
Torre thanked everyone who applied and congratulated Jasmine Tygre on her
appointment to Council. Councilman Torre said he hopes the community supports Ms.
Tygre in her new role.
3. Councilman DeVilbiss moved to introduce a moratorium ordinance to the action
items; seconded by Councilman Johnson. All in favor, with the exception of Mayor
K1anderud. Motion carried.
4. Councilwoman Richards said there is a Club 20 meeting in Aspen this week.
There will be appointments to Club 20 and anyone interested should attend.
Councilwoman Richards said she attended the CML water session last week. The issue is
keeping water in the Roaring Fork Valley.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilwoman Richards moved to approve the consent calendar; seconded by
Councilman Torre. The consent calendar is:
. Apres X Concerts - Noise Variance Request
. Resolution #100,2006 - Yz Sales Tax Transit Budget for 2007
. Minutes - November 27,2006
All in favor, motion carried.
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FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
. Ordinance #49, 2006 - Wienerstube GMQS; Subdivision
. Ordinance #50, 2006 - Water Service Agreement - Gardner Bishop
Councilman Torre moved to read Ordinance #49 and 50 Series of2006; seconded by
Councilwoman Richards. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 49
(SERIES OF 2006)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ASPEN CITY COUNCIL APPROVING WITH
CONDITIONS, A SUBDIVISION AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT REVIEW FOR
MULTI-YEAR ALLOTMENTS FOR THE 307 S. SPRING STREET SUBDIVISION,
LOTS D-I, BLOCK 100, CITY AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN, PITKIN COUNTY,
COLORADO
ORDINANCE NO. 50
(Series of 2006)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN,
COLORADO, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE WATER SERVICE
AGREEMENT DATED SEPTEMBER 16, 1998, WITH GERD M. ZELLER AND
JOHN GALARDI AND CINDY GALARDI FOR PROVISION OF TREATED WATER
SERVICE OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS TO PROPERTIES KNOWN AS THE GOLF
COURSE PROPERTIES (39590 STATE HIGHWAY 82 AND 39600 STATE
HIGHWAY 82), AND APPROVING A RAW WATER AGREEMENT FOR THE
SAME PROPERTIES
Councilman DeVilbiss stated he is going to recuse himself on the Wienerstube application
due to his extremely close relationship with the business and to avoid any perception of
impropriety.
Councilwoman Richards moved to adopt Ordinance #49, Series of 2006, on first reading;
seconded by Councilman Torre. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Johnson, yes; Richards,
yes; Torre, yes; Mayor Klanderud, yes. Motion carried.
Councilman DeVilbiss moved to adopt Ordinance #50, Series of 2006, on first reading;
seconded by Councilman Torre. Roll call vote; Councilmembers DeVilbiss, yes; Torre, yes;
Richards, yes; Johnson, yes; Mayor Klanderud, yes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #44, SERIES OF 2006 - 134 E. Hyman Hearthstone House Historic
Designation
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Councilman DeVilbiss moved to continue Ordinance #44, Series of2006, to February 26,
2007; seconded by Councilman Torre. All in favor, motion carried.
RESOLUTION #101, SERIES OF 2006 - Temporary Use Sleigh Rides at the Golf
Course
Joyce Allgaier, community development department, told Council this is a request from
the same operator to run the same operation as last year's at the golf course. Ms. Allgaier
told Council there were no complaints last year. Ms. Allgaier noted in the future this will
be a community development director sign off if there have been no issues.
Mayor Klanderud opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor
Klanderud closed the public hearing.
Councilman Torre moved to approve Resolution #101, Series of2006; seconded by
Councilman DeVilbiss. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE #48, SERIES OF 2006 - Fees
Paul Menter, finance director, told Council the average increase of departmental fees is 2
to 5%. The CPR and first aid training fees have decreased 22 to 42% because the training
is being done in house rather than hiring a contractor. The drop-in fee for youth summer
camp has been increased 30% because there is a lot of demand for the program and staff
is trying to maintain a balance between residents and guests. The Wheeler has
reconfigured their fee structure and added a show replacement charge.
Mayor Klanderud opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor
Klanderud closed the public hearing.
Councilwoman Richards moved to adopt Ordinance #48, Series of2006, on second
reading; seconded by Councilman Torre.
Councilman Torre complimented staff on trying to keep the fees at an affordable level.
Roll call vote; Councilmembers Johnson, yes; Torre, yes; DeVilbiss, yes; Richards, yes;
Mayor Klanderud, yes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #47, SERIES OF 2006 - Supplemental Appropriations
Paul Menter, finance director, told Council this appropriation ordinance adds budget
authority to meet the operating and capital needs to insure the budget is in the right
places. This increase is $6.2 million, of which $4 million is interfund transfers. Of the
new appropriations, $265,000 is a one-time community development department request
for consulting services for the moratorium. There is a $76,000 appropriation for ARC as
they are generating more revenue and need to offset these with expenses.
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Mayor Klanderud opened the public hearing.
Junee Kirk said stafftold her there were no funds available for the social dance project
and she asked ifthere are funds that could be appropriated for the dance project. Menter
said that is a 2007 budget issue; this is closing out 2006.
Mayor Klanderud closed the public hearing.
Councilman Torre moved to adopt Ordinance #47, Series of2006, on second reading;
seconded by Councilwoman Richards. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Richards, yes;
Torre, yes; DeVilbiss, yes; Johnson, yes; Mayor Klanderud, yes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #42, SERIES OF 2006 - Hotel Jerome PUD Amendment
Ben Gagnon, community development department, told Council the applicant has
removed the fourth floor and it is no longer part of this application. Gagnon noted the
employee mitigation has decreased from 2 to 1.42 because of the removal of those lodge
rooms on the fourth floor. Gagnon said the courtyard changes are not covered by the
PUD; there is no less or more open space in terms of the dimensional requirements.
Sunny Varm, representing the applicant, told Council there are 3 outstanding issues; the
changes to the courtyard, the parking, and changes to the historic portions of the hotel.
Laura Kirk, DHM, went over the courtyard designs showing Council renderings of both
the Main street and Mill street courtyards. Ms. Kirk pointed out there are accessibility
and egress issues with the current plan. Ms. Kirk went through the existing courtyards,
its uses and its accessible paths. Ms. Kirk told Council the functional relationship will
remain the same with the new courtyard plan. They want to update the materials and
address the accessibility. The pool has been shifted to the west to create a lounge deck
area in a sunnier part of the courtyard. Ms. Kirk told Council they have worked with the
city parks department to make sure the significant vegetation is being maintained. There
are 5 mature spruce trees that are being kept, which drives the design of the courtyard.
Ms. Kirk told Council there will be a small tree removal mitigation fee, which has been
agreed upon with parks. Ms. Kirk said the green area is much the same size, reduced
slightly to address the accessibility issue. Ms. Kirk noted the rendering of the courtyard
on Mill street and the improvements they propose to make it a more usable, enjoyable
space.
Vann told Council the original 1983 approval for expansion ofthe Hotel Jerome included
no on-site parking. The city approval included 60 off-site parking spaces, 35 of which
were for employees. The owner also agreed to participate financially in the construction
of the municipal parking garage. The subsequent owner processed a PUD amendment,
which included an on-site parking garage. The PUD agreement required 51 on-site
parking spaces and no reference to employee parking. In 1990 another PUD amendment
was reviewed and at that time, the city required 27 of those 51 parking spaces be for
employees. The P&Z felt that on-site employee parking would help eliminate parking
congestion in this neighborhood.
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Varm told Council there are currently 37 parking spaces as 13 spaces have been
converted to office, workshops and storage spaces. Varm noted the current land use code
only requires parking mitigation for commercial square footage in a hotel. Varm said the
total commercial in the hotel Jerome would only require 15 spaces. There is no parking
requirement for hotel units in the commercial core; nor is there any parking requirement
for employees not housed on-site. The amendment proposes 47 parking spaces. There is
no amendment in the number of spaces currently. The request is to be relieved of the
requirement that 27 parking spaces be signed for employees. Varm said parking was
proposed for underneath the courtyard; however, the parks department was concerned
about retaining the trees.
Varm told Council the Hotel Jerome provides bus and/or parking passes to all full time
employees. Vann said the key employees and managers have parking spaces in the
garage or in the city's parking garage. Employees are encouraged to carpool, take the
bus and ride bicycles. The Hotel Jerome has several alternative commuter programs with
incentives and prizes and over 60% of the employees participate in those programs.
Varm told Council there is a new parking policy for employees of the hotel, that they
cannot park anywhere except on Bleeker, Monarch and Mill. This is a written policy
designed to keep employees from parking in the residential neighborhood.
Councilman Torre asked about the consequences of not following the PUD agreement
regarding the assigned parking. Gagnon noted zoning violations are complaint driven
and staff was not aware of this situation until they received the application. Varm said
over time when these parking spaces were not needed, they got co-opted to other uses.
Steve Bartolin, representing the applicant, told Council the Hotel Jerome can control
where their employees park; they carmot control where guests park so they are trying to
keep spaces available in the garage for guests.
Bartolin said at the last meeting, the sentiment was that the Hotel Jerome is a treasure of
the city and when the renovation is complete, will it be recognizable. Bartolin told
Council they have staked their reputation on what was done at the Broadmoor. Bartolin
passed out a packet ofthe renovation work at the Broadmoor, before and after their work
and explained the work done. Bartolin said their approach to the work at the Jerome will
be respectful of its character and history. Bartolin said in the Jerome bar, the back bar
needs restoration; it will be restored not changed. The bar needs new furnishings;
however, nothing structurally will be changed. There are two original chandeliers in
Jacob's Corner, which will be relocated into the J Bar.
Bartolin told Council the front desk is original but was in a different location. The front
desk will remain where it is. The staircases are original and will remain where they are.
The lobby fireplace was put in in the 60's and it will remain. The lobby clock is original
and it will remain. There is an old paging device, original to the hotel, and it, too, will
remain. Bartolin stated anything that is original will remain. The Century Room
fireplace will be relocated; it is not historic and was put in in the 60's. Bartolin said only
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a handful of floor tiles that are original. The carvings around the fireplaces will remain
the same.
Mayor Klanderud opened the public hearing.
Dick Butera, previous owner of the hotel, told Council he bought the hotel when it was
condemned and close to destruction. Butera said the hotel has not changed since it was
renovated in the 1980's. Butera said this was done from a sense of community obligation
because one carmot make a 90-room hotel work financially. The Hotel Jerome is the
heart and soul of Aspen. The Hotel Jerome has been charmed for over 100 years; owners
come along and save it when needed. This proposal is about Aspen's soul and the
proposal should be supported. Bert M yrin stated he supports the remodel ofthe interior
of the Hotel Jerome. Myrin said this proposal is what development in Aspen should be.
Joe Myers said he loves the Hotel Jerome and enjoys all the public spaces of it. The
Hotel Jerome is a Victorian gem; the public areas are the public's areas used for all sorts
of community event. Myers said he would like to see the renovation be first quality
Victorian work.
Sally Golden thanked the Council for letting the public speak on this proposal. The
owners have shown sensitivity by removing the fourth floor. Ms. Golden said she is in
support of this amended proposal as in character with the existing hotel. Toni Kronberg
said the valet parking on Main street is a dangerous situation. Junee Kirk urged Council
to preserve the historic elements in the public space of the Hotel Jerome. The Hotel
Jerome is a tourist draw and Council should insure it remains historic and true to what
exists now.
Mayor Klanderud entered letters from Bill Stirling and from Carlton Siemel into the
records.
Mayor Klanderud closed the public hearing.
Gagnon said discussions about the interior remodeling of the Jerome are representations
of approval and in the finding statement are included as part of the record and part of the
approval. Varm said this is a PUD amendment and one of the conditions is that it will be
recorded and will supersede the previous agreement. Varm stated they will memorialize
the statements regarding the interior remodel.
Councilman Torre asked if the landscaping was presented to HPC. Vann said if this is
approved, the project will be reviewed by HPC and the exterior garden area will be part
of that review. Councilman Torre asked who will be doing the renovations. Bartolin told
Council Tad Gallian will be the master designer for this project and will oversee them all
to make sure they are cohesive. Gallian has experience in renovating historic properties
all over the U. S.
Councilwoman Richards stated she is okay with the courtyard changes, with the addition
of the exterior fitness center, with the parking changes. Councilwoman Richards said she
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would like a better condition regarding the interior remodel. Councilwoman Richards
stated she has faith in the new owner's intentions. Councilwoman Richards said she
would like a condition to more specifically reference the details of what is to be
preserved in the interior to keep the authenticity and the texture of the originals.
Councilwoman Richards stated she would like surety of the effort to maintain all
salvageable elements of the bar and lobby area, which have historic qualities. Varm said
the applicants can accept a condition to preserve all salvageable historic elements.
Bartolin told Council about 1% of the tiles in the lobby are original and they will be used
somewhere in the hotel renovation. Varm suggested the applicants and the city come up
with an acceptable list of what is going to be preserved. Councilwoman Richards said
she would like a process that creates more surety but is not burdensome on the applicants.
Councilwoman Richards said this could be the historic preservation officer reviewing the
interior and a list of elements that will be preserved. Bartolin said he can compile a list
documenting the preservation in the J Bar, the staircases, and the fireplaces. Bartolin
reiterated there is not that much that is original in the hotel. Councilman Johnson said
historic preservation standards exist. Councilman Johnson said interiors are not protected
in Aspen; however, it was raised as an issue of public benefit as part of this PUD
amendment. Councilman Johnson said for his support, there would need to be a
condition of approval giving staff oversight on the interior renovations as well as
identifying best practices within the historic community. Bartolin noted very few hotel
developments are not residentially or fractionally driven.
Varm said some language has been draft by the city's historic preservation officer. Varm
said this language is too broad but they could accept "the applicant is required to submit a
written inventory of all original features existing within those interior areas of the hotel
Jerome that are customarily open to the public or the public is typically invited (the
public rooms, not the guest rooms or back of house), this inventory must be accompanied
by current photographs and copies of any photographs of interior of the hotel Jerome
available from the Aspen Historical Society. The historic preservation officer will verify
the completeness of the inventory. Any old elements can be documents as original will
be added to the list." V ann said staff wanted the right to physical inspection every day;
any discrepancies would be taken to HPC. Vann reminded Council the hotel will be
closed in the spring and they are concerned about disagreements and the impact on their
schedule. Varm suggested that there be an inventory and also the applicants state what
they are willing to do to or with those items. The historic preservation officer will review
this with an appeal to the city manager and then to Council. That document will be part
of the PUD agreement and give the city assurance that the applicants will do what they
say.
Councilman DeVilbiss said he would like to see some wording included about the Hotel
Jerome being a signature historic building and will be treated as such. Varm said the
intent of the inventory is to identify the items that have historic import and to identify
what the applicant's proposal is for those items. Councilman Johnson said he has no
problems with the courtyard, as long as the Jerome plans to continue community
functions in the courtyard. Councilman Johnson stated he has no problems with the spa,
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with the Cortina plan, with the employee-parking plan, or with the change in the garage.
Council requested time to consider this amendment.
ORDINANCE #46, SERIES OF 2006 - Adoption of Civic Master Plan
Ben Gagnon, community development department, reminded Council this process started
in 1999. Gagnon said there were a lot ofthings going on in the civic core; the fire district
was looking into relocating; the youth center was moving; the roof over the parking
garage was leaking; the county government was looking for more space; Aspen Theatre
was looking into a permanent facility; the parks department was working on a master
plan for Rio Grande park; the city is looking into more space; the Art Museum was
looking into relocation; ACRA was looking at a new location; Aspen Consolidated
Sanitation District was considering master plarming its property. The community
development department decided this should be looked at as a whole rather than address
each project individually.
Gagnon said a civic master plan advisory group was formed consisting of up to 25
members representing the fire district, the youth center, Pitkin County, Theatre Aspen,
ACRA, the Wheeler, various art and non-profit groups, the Library and citizens at large.
The first core principle the task force came up with was to abide by the Aspen Area
Community Plan, which was approved in 2000. Other core values had to do with good
plarming principles for downtown. Every section of the civic master plan addresses the
guiding principles of the AACP. The first core principle adopted by the task force was
"civic use belongs in the heart of town". Gagnon said when the task force looked at
space needs for various community groups that was the core principle.
Gagnon noted over the years, the city has taken on civic obligations beyond what is
typical, like affordable housing, day care, trails, low cost space to non-profits, providing
space for ACRA. These functions have been found to be important as core obligations of
the city and the task force wants to make sure these functions continue to happen.
Gagnon said the task force realized the city is in the midst of a moratorium and did not
talk about actual building while Council is re-writing the rules on how development will
happen. Gagnon stated this plan creates no entitlement but provides context for informed
decision making in the future based on the goals of the AACP. Any code amendments
will apply to all of these sites. The plan also talks about appropriate use of public land in
the future and requires anyone who wants to build on public property to show they are
consistent with the goal of the civic master plan.
Gagnon outlined the existing uses on the property north of Main street in the civic master
plan area. Gagnon pointed out one reason this space does not work well is that buildings
are positioned with their backs to the space. The library has the ability to expand 40 feet
to the east. A one-story building could be built on the north side ofthe hill towards the
Rio Grande park. Gagnon said one theme in the task force was that available public
meeting spaces do not rise to the level of business in Pitkin County. There is the chance
to build a more modern meeting room with views. The task force looked at all the sites
in the civic master plan and discussed what would be appropriate for each of these sites.
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Chris Bendon, community development department, told Council the task force was a
very dedicated group that met for years on this. Bendon reminded Council the land use
code was amended recently to determine whether documents should be regulatory or
guiding. Bendon said a regulatory document is a tool to be used to evaluate
development; it will not approve that development. Bendon said after adoption, any new
proposal for the area will be evaluated according to the principles adopted in the civic
master plan. All projects will need to go through a full plarming review and a full set of
hearings, and this adopted master plan will be used to evaluate any proposals.
Mayor Klanderud opened the public hearing.
Jackie Kasabach, task force member, said the core principles in this plan are meant to be
principles by which the city can evaluate anything in that area. The master plan does not
state what goes where and should be looked at in context whether the principles make
sense. Bert Myrin said his objection to this plan is regarding meeting hall space and the
statement that the current meeting spaces do not reflect the importance of decisions being
made. Myrin said people can make great decisions in any space. Junee Kirk urged
Council urged Council not to adopt this as a regulatory document. Ms. Kirk noted the
master plan refers to the former youth center as dead space and should be remodeled or
used for offices. Ms. Kirk said this master plan has already decided this space is idle and
not used. Ms. Kirk said this document is pro-development. Ms. Kirk told Council when
her group wanted to use the youth center for dance lessons, they were told it was needed
for office space and city staff did not want to spend money on that space.
Kent Reed pointed out there are no indigenous performing arts groups as part of the task
force, which is an omission. Reed said the statement that this is a failed space is
erroneous. Reed said the space can be put to use, like the outdoor theatre during the
summer. Reed said there are many uses for the former Youth Center rather than
remodeling it into office space. Toni Kronberg said the master plan is a large document
and Council should review each section separately. Ms. Kronberg asked if this master
plan precludes recreation uses stated in the Rio Grande master plan. Mayor Klanderud
noted there are things listed in the Rio Grande master plan that will not happen anymore,
like the trolley barn or rail station. The civic master plan fills in other areas.
Mayor Klanderud closed the public hearing.
Councilman DeVilbiss noted in the staff memorandum under role and authority of
supplemental plans or documents, states "it has always been the intent ofthe Civic
Master Plan Advisory Group to make the Civic Master plan a 'living' document that can
be relied upon in the future to provide guidance". Councilman DeVilbiss said it seems a
thin line between regulatory and guiding and to be a 'living' document implies a
flexibility. Councilman DeVilbiss said it is worthy to emphasize Council is enacting a
living document and not something set in concrete.
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Councilwoman Richards agreed this document adds flexibility through the core principles
to allow for new ideas and to check with the compatibility of the plan. Councilwoman
Richards requested modifying language relating to the plaza being a failed or dead space,
more like a space not adequately used as it could be to give it potential. Councilwoman
Richards said there needs to be more strongly worded that throughout the process it has
been determined that there is a need for civic meeting space as well as progranuned
meeting space for governments and civic space for rehearsals, dances, social meetings.
Councilwoman Richards said she would like that emphasized in the master plan, not just
meeting hall. Councilwoman Richards said the sidewalks improvements should not
supersede other community sidewalk plans, like those in neighborhoods.
Councilman Johnson said he thought Council decided not to pursue shared meeting space
and that city meetings would be in city hall. Councilman Johnson commended staff and
the task force. Councilman Johnson said this area will probably not be used for
transportation and a new plan was needed. Councilman Johnson agreed it is difficult for
community groups to find meeting places in town. Councilman Johnson stated this is not
a document that enables development; there are many more steps to go through before
any development approved.
Councilman DeVilbiss said he thought the intention of 'meeting space' was not
necessarily for government but for places to have community meetings. Councilman
DeVilbiss said he would prefer if this were adopted as a guiding document. Bendon said
staff felt by adopting this as a regulatory document, it will be a tool that can be used to
evaluate development. Bendon noted the Rio Grande Master Plan is based on
assumptions that have changed. The Rio Grande Master Plan is a guiding document.
Councilwoman Richards moved to adopt Ordinance #46, Series of 2006, on second
reading adopting the Civic Master Plan as a regulatory document softening the wording
as discussed; seconded by Councilman Johnson.
Councilman Torre thanked the staff and citizens who spent 6 years working on this
master plan. Councilman Torre stated he agrees with the core principles; however, over 6
years things have changed. Councilman Torre pointed out the ordinance refers to this as
a development document and he does not support endorsing a development proposal.
Gagnon said the phrase "development proposal" should not be in the ordinance and this
should just state civic master plan and eliminate development proposal.
Councilwoman Richards amended her motion to include striking "development
proposal"; seconded by Councilman Johnson
Councilman DeVilbiss said this should be adopted as a guiding document and that the
core principles be adopted as the regulatory aspect. Councilwoman Richards said she
does not understand how the regulatory principles can be regulatory; these principles are
broad stroke points. Bendon said the master plan holds better as one document rather
than taking the core principles out. Councilman DeVilbiss reiterated the core principles
are the heart of the plan and that is what should be adopted.
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Mayor Klanderud thanked everyone who served on the task force. Mayor Klanderud said
the process was exciting, ever-changing. Mayor Klanderud said the civic master plan
provides direction. Mayor Klanderud stated she accepts this as a regulatory document
rather than guiding. Gagnon told Council P&Z recommended two conditions; one is that
like uses should be clustered with like uses whenever possible. This statement is
consistent with the core principles. The second condition is that enhancement of existing
conditions should be permitted, like being able to reconfigure the parking.
Councilwoman Richards amended her motion to include those two conditions; seconded
by Councilman Johnson.
Councilman DeVilbiss moved to suspend the rules and extend the meeting to 11 p.m.;
seconded by Councilwoman Richards. All in favor, motion carried.
Roll call vote; Councilmembers Johnson, yes; DeVilbiss, no; Torre, yes; Richards, yes;
Mayor Klanderud, yes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #42, SERIES OF 2006 - Hotel Jerome PUD Amendment
Sunny Varm, representing the applicant, told Council he and the city attorney came up
with a condition for the ordinance regarding the interior renovation.
Councilwoman Richards moved to adopt Ordinance #42, Series of2006, on second
reading with the added condition; seconded by Councilman DeVilbiss.
Councilwoman Richards noted she confirmed with the applicant that the fireplace facing
the lobby, while not an original feature, will be preserved in this effort. Mayor
Klanderud thanked the applicants for their willingness to agree to interior preservation
and for hearing Council that the additional floor would not have enhanced the historic
presence ofthe Jerome in the community. Councilman Torre said his concern for the
landscaping is that it continue to welcome the public into the garden area.
Gagnon noted there are changes in the ordinance. Section 2(b) should be removed as it
refers to a height plan of the 4th floor, which is no longer part ofthe application. The
allowable floor area has been refined to 114,934 square feet; commercial 15,985 square
feet; hotel 59,214 square feet and 39,735 square feet of other. Section 10(3) the exact
employee mitigation requirement is 1.42 employees and cash-in-lieu will be for the.42
employees. Mayor Klanderud brought up the requirement that developments will adhere
to construction management mitigation in place at the time of building permit. Varm said
that is agreeable. Councilman DeVilbiss read from the ordinance "All material
representations and commitments made by the applicant pursuant to the development
proposal approvals as herein awarded whether in public hearing or documentation
presented before the Planning and Zoning Commission or City Council are hereby
incorporated in such plan development approvals and the same shall be complied with as
if fully set forth herein, unless amended by an authorized entity".
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Roll call vote; Councilmembers Torre, yes; Johnson, yes; Richards, yes; DeVilbiss, yes;
Mayor Klanderud, yes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #98, SERIES OF 2006 - Failed Motions and Tie Votes - Sky Hotel
Chris Bendon, community development director, reminded Council one of the
responsibilities of his position is to provide interpretations of the land use code, which is
a formal process and an applicant can request the director provide formal written
interpretation of the land use code. The appeal ofa director's code interpretation is to
Council and the criteria are whether there was a denial of due process; whether there was
an exceeding of jurisdiction; whether there was an abuse of discretion.
Bendon told Council the Sky Hotel had a lengthy review at P&Z ending in a tie vote on a
motion. Plarming and legal staff during the meeting advised a tie vote constitutes a failed
motion and that a failed motion constitutes a denial. A resolution was prepared and was
signed by the chair. Bendon told Council since then there has been a lot of discussions
between the applicant, the city, the adjacent property owners about the action or whether
an action actually occurred at the P&Z meeting. Bendon said staffrealized what was
needed was a formal interpretation of the code and that all parties should be applicant to
that interpretation. The applicants were David Myler, Sky Hotel; Jody Edwards, Chateau
Dumont and Chaumont; and Tom Todd, Aspen Alps.
Bendon said the interpretation states that a Board is required to act, and there are 3
actions provided in the land use code. Boards can either approve a project, approve a
project with conditions or deny a project but they must take one ofthose 3 actions. The
code also says the action is by motion and it requires a majority in favor of that motion.
The code says a failed motion is not an action and a tie is effectively a failed motion and
not an action. The interpretation says the Sky Hotel application is pending until an
formal action is made. Bendon noted section of the land use code reviewed were
"quorum and necessary vote" in the P&Z section; "quorum and necessary vote" for
Board of Adjustment; "quorum and necessary vote" for HPC. All 3 ofthose sections are
identical. The application for Sky Hotel was at P &Z but staff reviewed the other sections
to see if there was other guidance. Other sections of the land use code reviewed were
"Actions by decision-making bodies". Bendon told Council he looked at the City
Charter, Section 4.7, Council procedure on voting; City Council rules and procedures
adopted by resolution and Roberts Rules of Order.
Bendon said staff looked at past minutes and former cases on how ties votes and failed
motions have been treated, all of which were pertinent in this review. Bendon said staff
recognized there is inconsistency in the way tie votes and failed motion have been treated
in the past, which highlights the need for formal interpretation of the code. Bendon said
staff feels the interpretation could potentially cure a procedural mishap in the Sky Hotel
case and allow due process to be provided to all affected parties in the fairest marmer.
Bendon reminded Council there is the potential for a pending case, and the merits of the
Sky Hotel application should not be discussed.
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Bendon noted the packet contains two resolutions; one affirming the code interpretation
and one reversing the code interpretation. Council is required to take action and the
options are to affirm, to reverse, or to modify the interpretation. Councilman Johnson
requested an explanation of procedural irregularity and to identifY the appellant. John
Worcester, city attorney, told Council Jody Edwards is the appellant; he asked for a code
interpretation and did not like the answer and is appealing that decision. Worcester
reminded Council there are rules and regulations relating to procedures and the essence is
whether the applicants have been treated fairly. The burden of proving this claim is on
Edwards to show procedural irregularity.
Jody Edwards, representing Chateau Chaumont and Chateau Dumont, gave Council a
copy of Code section 26.210 which is the section creating the authority for the
community development director to interpret the code. Edwards said regarding the
issue failure to approve or tie vote being no action, the community development director
acted within the scope of his jurisdiction. Edwards recommended Council approve the
resolution affirming the community development director's action with a modification.
Edwards pointed to the interpretation, "land use code requires quasi-judicial boards to act
upon cases. Action at a minimum requires a majority in favor". Edwards stated that is
within the scope of the community development director's powers. "Failed motions shall
not be considered action", Edwards agreed. "Tie vote on a motion shall be considered a
failed motion", this is within the jurisdiction of the community development director to
make that conclusion. "Land use cases shall remain pending until acted upon", Edwards
stated that was beyond the scope of the appeal filed but he does not object. "The Sky
Hotel redevelopment application shall be considered pending until the P&Z takes action
on the application". Edwards says he objects to that statement because Resolution #36,
Series of2005, states the P&Z denies the Sky Hotel. The P&Z Chair and the Assistant
City Attorney and Deputy City Clerk signed this resolution. This is a valid resolution of
denial and was not reconsidered at that or a subsequent P&Z meeting.
Edwards pointed to Code section 26.210, 20(b), which has 18 subparagraphs listing
jurisdictions, authority and duties. Edwards noted nowhere in those jurisdictions does it
grant the community development director the power to repeal or revoke an live, signed
resolution. That would be in excess of one's authority. Edwards noted in the
community development director's memorandum, he asserts that resolution was a
mistake. Edwards said that is not true; the resolution was signed after consultation with
the city attorney's office. Edwards noted there is another resolution in Council's packet,
which failed because of a failed motion to approve. The community development
director did not suggest that resolution be repealed.
Edwards suggested Council adopt the resolution affirming the interpretation and in the
"Now, therefore be it resolved" clause state "that the city council affirm community
development director's interpretation of the land use code regarding failed motions and
tie votes except for the last sentence of the first paragraph under the heading
'interpretation' contained in the land use code interpretation issued by the community
development director effective October 13, 2006, a copy of which is attached hereto".
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Edwards reiterated the clause would be saying Council reaffirms what the community
development director did except for particular instance. Councilwoman Richards said
she does not see the connection between the resolution and the memorandum. Mayor
Klanderud asked if this means a tie vote is a failed motion and therefore the P&Z has
failed to act, then the applicant has an opportunity to return to P&Z for action.
John Worcester, city attorney, told Council an appeal was filed in the Sky case within the
appropriate time frame. The P&Z resolution approving the denial is dated January 31,
2006, and Dave Myler filed an appeal February 10, 2006, which was within the time
frame.
Dave Myler, representing the Aspen Club Lodge Properties, said Edwards seems to be
saying the pi arming director has the authority to interpret the code but not to apply that
interpretation. Myler said that is not what the law provides and it is not sensible. Myler
stated he supports the interpretation of community development director. The language
of the code that comes into play is clear, it is that P&Z carmot take action without a
majority vote authorizing that action and a denial is an action as is an approval. P&Z
took no action when it voted on January 31,2006, on a motion to approve the project and
a tie vote. Staff advised the tie vote constitutes a denial with no reasons expressed. The
resolution signed by the chair ofP&Z was also signed by the city attorney's office that at
the time interpreted the provisions to state that a tie vote on a motion to approve
constitutes denial. The resolution was prepared after the fact and there was no motion to
adopt the resolution and no vote on the resolution. Myler said he asked the question,
after reviewing the code provision, how this could constitute action. There were not 3
P&Z members who agreed with the reasons for denial stated in the resolution.
Myler said after discussions with staff, Bendon concluded the P&Z could not have acted
on January 31, 2006, so the application is still pending. Myler stated he agrees with that
conclusion and the community development director has that authority under the
provisions cited by Edwards, to render interpretations and if one carmot also apply them
is meaningless. Myler said it is appropriate for staff to go back and correct mistakes
when they are discovered. Myler said the decision by the community development
director has afforded all parties with adequate notice and due process. Bendon did not
exceed his jurisdiction and based on the authority cited in support of this interpretation,
he did not abuse his discretion.
Myler said Council should encourage staff, applicant, or citizens in the process to raise
questions as to whether the code is being properly interpreted. Myler pointed out the
applicants did file an appeal and did that on the assumption there had been a denial.
Myler said the applicants have been prepared to present their case to Council as to why
P&Z acted arbitrarily and caprious1y. Myler said the record shows the application was
denied for no reasons because there was never a resolution of denial with findings and
reasons approved by a majority ofP&Z. That is an abuse of discretion per se. Myler told
Council he thought the city should focus on the tie vote issue; get an interpretation and
decide whether there had been a denial or not rather than processing an appeal that is only
relevant if there was a denial. Myler said staff has come up with a sensible rule for
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dealing with tie votes in the future. This rule avoids anomalies and avoids a situation
where there is a denial for no reason. Myler reiterated the application is still pending;
there is a live appeal. There is no prejudice to anyone to send this matter back to P&Z.
Myler said if the reasons for the rules and regulations are to assure a fair process where
everyone has the opportunity to participate resulting in an action approved by a majority
vote, no one is prejudiced because that is what will happen. Myler stated either approval
or denial will require 3 votes. The integrity of the process is upheld with Bendon's
interpretation. Myler stated he does not agree this interpretation should not be applied to
the Sky Hotel case.
Edwards reiterated there is a P&Z resolution that has been signed and the general public
has the right to rely on actions of the various boards of the city. Edwards noted the
appeal of the Sky Hotel has not been completed and actions have been taken that indicate
an attempt to waive the appeal. Edwards stated it is beyond the jurisdiction of the
community development director to repeal a live, existing, signed resolution.
Councilwoman Richards noted in general resolutions of approval are presented to
Council, not resolutions of denial. Councilwoman Richards recollected where there has
been a tie vote, these were considered a failure because of a lack of majority approval.
Councilwoman Richards said Council is asked to make their motions in the affirmative
and it would be unusual for P&Z to have resolutions of denial to consider.
Councilwoman Richards said in her experience, she has not seen an application with a tie
vote that was not treated as a no vote. Councilwoman Richards said her issue is whether
the community development director was offering an interpretation or setting policy.
Councilwoman Richards said it is difficult to take a resolution signed by P&Z Chair and
staff and state it is invalid.
Worcester reminded Council there is an appeal pending to that resolution. Worcester
noted the appellant has conceded a tie vote is a failed motion and is not an action.
Worcester agreed Council has always been told that a tie vote is a failed motion.
Worcester stated he cannot recall where there has been a tie vote and Council has not
allowed the applicant to come back with an amended application. Worcester said it is
true a tie vote is a failed motion. Worcester pointed out under the Charter, any ordinance
requires an affirmative vote of 3 Councilmembers. P&Z is required, under the land use
code, to take an action. Councilwoman Richards said it seems the Sky Hotel should have
proceeded to Council with a resolution to deny stating a 3 to 3 tie vote. Bendon told
Council there were 5 different reviews and 4 of the actions ended at P&Z and would not
have been forwarded to Council. Worcester stated it is proper for the community
development director to make a code interpretation under the existing code.
Worcester said this is not an issue of new policy; it is appeal of a code interpretation.
The community development director exercised his authority to interpret the code and the
party adversely affected by that interpretation can appeal to Council. Bendon told
Council using past actions regarding tie votes lent little guidance. Bendon used the Code
and the Charter to help interpret the code. Bendon told Council from time to time he has
been asked to give formal interpretation, generally when an applicant does not like the
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answer. The community development director is also called upon to interpret the zoning
map, which is also appealable to Council. The theory in having the community
development director interpret the law is that they should try and interpret the laws they
deal with on a daily basis.
Myler stated the city has had a policy that is in conflict with the language of the code and
it has not been brought to anyone's attention. Myler noted the code states, "all actions
shall require the concurring vote of a majority but in no event less than three", there
cannot be a denial by a tie vote; it is not possible. The only disagreement here is whether
this interpretation should be applied to the Sky Hotel or not. Edwards would prefer it not
be and the issue be brought before Council in the context of the Sky Hotel's pending
appeal. Myler stated the Council should determine if the interpretation is correct and
apply it to this application.
Councilman DeVilbiss asked if the opinion of the community development director
would render the signed P&Z resolution ofJanuary 31,2006, null and void. Worcester
stated the resolution was entered into and also there is a pending appeal to that resolution.
Worcester said the logical consequence of reaffirming the community development
director's interpretation is to render the appeal moot. Councilman DeVilbiss said he feels
Council should be hearing the appeal on the denial. Mayor Klanderud said this appeal is
on the correctness of Bendon's interpretation.
Worcester asked Myler ifhis appeal on the Sky Hotel would be the same issues. Myler
said it would be the fact that the tie vote denial was without expressions of reasons. The
expressions of reasons in the resolution were without a vote by P&Z. Edwards said there
are two different appeals; one is that filed by Myler on the tie vote and the second appeal
is on what the code means. Edwards stated the appeals filed on February 10, 2006,
acknowledges a tie vote was a denial and appealed on other grounds. Two months later
there is a letter from Myler requesting staff reconsider the tie vote issue. Edwards pointed
out the second appeal was not filed within the requisite 14 days. At this meeting Council
is looking at staffs interpretation of the code. Edwards reiterated it is beyond the
authority of the community development director to render null and void a resolution.
There is an appeal pending on that resolution.
Councilman DeVilbiss said he would accept the interpretation and add the sentence
offered by Edwards. Councilman Johnson said he distills the issues as whether or not a
tie vote is a failed motion and whether a failed motion is an action. Councilman Johnson
said it seems it has been the practice of the city to say tie votes are not failed motions but
are denials and a failed motion is an action. Councilman Johnson said his conclusion was
that this is a policy question and should have come to Council through the city attorney.
Councilman Johnson said he could not determine that it was Bendon's charge to interpret
voting from the land use code. Bendon said when there was a motion and a 3 to 3 vote,
staff and legal staff advised that a tie vote was a failed motion and a failed motion was a
denial. Bendon said that was shooting from the hip and bad advice. Under the thought
that everyone deserves a full hearing, stllff is trying to correct that error. Bendon said
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with more time or thought, staff might have advised the P&Z to have the applicant
change a condition or to do something to move the application forward.
Councilwoman Richards said this feels more like policy making to her than an
interpretation and taking the outcome of policy making and projecting it backwards a
year. Councilwoman Richards said at that time, all parties walked out of the meeting
feeling as if a decision had been made by a process that decisions in the past had been
made. The Board did not try another motion at that time. This seems as if Council is
being asked to rewrite the outcome of a meeting that was not successful.
Councilman DeVilbiss moved to approve a City Council resolution affirming the
interpretation of the land use code regarding failed motions and tie votes with the
addition of the sentence or clause in the paragraph that begins NOW THEREFORE BE
IT RESOLVED that the City Council affirms the community development director's
interpretation of the land use code regarding failed motions and tie votes except for the
last sentence of the first paragraph under the heading "interpretation" contained in the
land use code interpretation issued by the community development director with an
effective date of October 13, 2006. Motion DIES for lack of a second.
Councilwoman Richards moved to approve the resolution reversing the interpretation of
the community development director. Motion DIES for lack of a second.
Councilman DeVilbiss stated there is no basis to reverse Bendon's direction.
Mayor Klanderud moved to approve the resolution affirming the interpretation of the land
use code regarding failed motions and tie votes without the clause suggested by Edwards;
seconded by Councilman Torre.
Mayor Klanderud stated her conclusion is that there is no action; therefore, there is no
denial. This would allow the Sky Hotel to move forward and allow citizens and adjacent
property owners to have a voice in that action. This provides due process. Councilman
Torre stated he does not feel Bendon abused his discretion in making his determination.
Councilwoman Richards said approving this motion would define how Council and P&Z
will treat tie votes in the future. Councilwoman Richards said she supports the concept of
letting the appeal of the resolution go forward but she carmot support upholding the code
interpretation.
Mayor Klanderud in favor; Councilmembers Richards, DeVilbiss, Johnson and Torre
opposed. Motion NOT carried.
Myler commented that the city, when they adopted the code, chose to treat a tie vote as
no action because the land use code states a majority vote is required to take action. A
denial is as much an action as an approval. Myler said the code provision trumps the case
law that goes either way. Councilman Johnson said there is a difference between the way
the city's general practice and the land use code. Bendon told Council there are 3
sections of the land use code, P&Z, BOA and HPC, all have the sentence, "All actions
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shall require a concurring vote of a simple majority". The code also states, "All decision
making bodies shall act in accord with the time limits established in this title". Bendon
said the last sentence says when the city gets an application, they have to act upon it and
the code describes the way in which to act; approve, approve with conditions or deny.
Bendon said a tie is not a simple majority.
Councilwoman Richards moved to approve the resolution reversing the planning
director's code interpretation; seconded by Councilman Johnson. Councilmembers
Richards, Johnson and Mayor Klanderud in favor; Councilmembers DeVilbiss and Torre
opposed. Motion carried.
Councilwoman Richards moved to suspend the rules and extend the meeting to 11: 15
p.m.; seconded by Councilman Torre. All in favor, motion carried.
RESOLUTION #102, SERIES OF 2006 - Contract to Purchase 312 West Hyman
Bentley Henderson, assistant city manager, reminded Council last month they discussed
the purchase of this property to further the affordable housing program. Amy Guthrie,
community development department, noted this is a 6,000 square foot parcel zoned R-6,
which contains an existing chalet style house. Staff has looked at retaining the 2 two-
bedrooms units within the chalet and building a carriage-style building on the back ofthe
property with two units for a total of 4 units. Ms. Guthrie said there may be unused FAR
and Council could consider selling TDRs or selling one or two ofthe units as free market
units.
Henderson said approval ofthis resolution would give staff 30 days due diligence and 60
days before closing to firm up any of the approaches for developing this property.
Henderson told Council there is no timeline for development. Mayor Klanderud pointed
out there is a $1 million subsidy/unit or $436,000/bedroom to develop 4 affordable units
on this parcel. That would be the highest subsidy in the affordable housing program.
Mayor Klanderud said Council has indicated they are reluctant to use the TDR program
on historic properties; however, this would bring the price down and she would not object
looking at that possibility.
Councilman DeVilbiss said he feels the historic aspect of this property has a value, which
justifies this price. Councilman DeVilbiss acknowledged there is property that could be
purchased for affordable housing at much less cost. Steve Barwick, city manager, said
there are condominiumized units in the $700,000 range that could be purchased for
affordable housing. Councilman DeVilbiss said this is a high price to pay for affordable
housing and the city should do what they can to recoup some of those costs.
Councilwoman Richards said it is important for the city to quickly clear up its intent
regarding historic designation of post WWII structures. The action of purchasing this for
affordable housing is separate from interest in historic designation. Councilwoman
Richards agreed this is an expensive purchase; however, the future of affordable housing
in Aspen will be expensive. Councilwoman Richards pointed out purchasing property 30
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miles away for less cost would defeat the purpose of the affordable housing program, to
rebuild a sense of community and liveliness within the city. Councilwoman Richards
said she, too, would like to look at ways to reduce the subsidy. Councilman Johnson said
he likes that two goals, affordable housing and historic preservation, are being furthered
in this purchase. Councilman Johnson said this is being inventive in furthering the goals
of the AACP relative to infill and to affordable housing. Councilman Johnson said he
does not have a problem using TDRs.
Councilwoman Richards moved to approve Resolution #102, Series of 2006; seconded by
Councilman Johnson.
Councilman Torre said this would be mixing the two goals of historic preservation and
affordable housing. Councilman Torre stated he does not support purchasing this
property. Councilman Torre said he does not support using the TDRs. Mayor Klanderud
said the process by which this got to Council is unsettling.
Councilmembers Johnson, DeVilbiss and Richards in favor; Councilman Torre and
Mayor Klanderud opposed. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #51, SERIES OF 2006 - Six Month Moratorium in CC Zone
Councilwoman Richards moved to read Ordinance #51, Series of 2006, on first reading;
seconded by Councilman Torre. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 51
(SERIES OF 2006)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO,
APPROVING A SIX MONTH MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF
BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS REGULATED BY SECTION 105 OF THE
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE FOR ANY PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE
COMMERCIAL CORE ("CC") DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF ASPEN; AND,
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Councilman DeVilbiss moved to adopt Ordinance #51, Series of2006, on first reading;
seconded by Councilman Johnson.
Mayor Klanderud stated she will not support this ordinance because there is not an
emergency and the short and long term impacts will render serious results. Mayor
Klanderud pointed out Council just approved an application for the Hotel Jerome and this
ordinance could have impacts on that approval. Councilwoman Richards asked for
impacts on the Hotel Jerome for second reading. Chris Bendon, community development
department, told Council if this ordinance passes, the Hotel Jerome would be unable to
apply for a building permit. Bendon pointed out a list of exemptions included in the
ordinance and Council may add one to exempt the Hotel Jerome.
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Councilman DeVilbiss moved to suspend the rules and extend the meeting to 11 :30 p.m.;
seconded by Councilman Torre. All in favor, motion carried.
Steve Barwick, city manager, suggested Council consider an exemption for businesses
that are moving within the CC as the same business. Councilman Johnson noted during
Council discussions on land use code amendments, they have been attempting to create a
code that would support and enhance community character. Councilman Johnson stated
this ordinance will give Council time to find tools to accomplish those ends to maintain
the character and the city institutions, while retaining the best of the past to grow in an
orderly and thoughtful way. Councilman Johnson stated this is not a contrived
emergency; it exists and the city does not have the tools to protect the town's character.
Council and the citizens have not had meaningful dialogue on what they want Aspen to
be. Councilman Johnson said this ordinance will protect what the city holds valuable
while Council looks at proposed solutions. Councilman Johnson stated when the law
does not advance the interest of the public, the law should be changed.
Councilman DeVilbiss stated this will enable a reasoned discussion about amendments to
the land use code to accomplish what Council wants without creating a rush of building
permits. Councilman DeVilbiss agreed the city has not manufactured the emergency.
Councilman Torre said he supports this action as he feels the city is under siege and he
wants to protect the community. Councilwoman Richards agreed. Mayor Klanderud said
she feels this is an extreme action, which assumes that reasoned discussion could not take
place without a moratorium
Roll call vote; Councilmembers Johnson, yes; DeVilbiss, yes; Richards, yes; Torre, yes;
Mayor Klanderud, no. Motion carried.
Council will consider second reading of this ordinance at 5 p.m., Tuesday, December 12,
2006.
Councilwoman Richards moved to adjourn at 11 :25 p.m.; seconded by Councilman
Torre. All in favor, motion carried.
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