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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcoa.lu.ec.442 W Bleeker St.15A-87 , CASELOAD SUMMARY SHEET ,;2 73S-/,;)'1- 8'0 -001 City of Aspen ,;J 7.35- 1;).<1- 'i?J - 001 ~73S- 1;).<1- 8'1-(}(}~ PARCEL ID AND CASE NO. Is-A - g7 STAFF MEMBER: <;-re.....e PROJECT NAME: WPQI/{'r /"0-1 L/n.fJ Ac/jlJ.sffhen f- proj ect Address: lfl/ J.- W. 73 / p eJ/, (J ,.- APPLICANT: J;::' weaVe-v-, 'if:' Applicant Address: '-/'7;).. w. pp.f{.er- REPRESENTATIVE: 7JtJh lIulrhp~ 1JCl..~~ -f!'!!!fp~~.e':fCA Representative Address/Ph ne: ~ f~ E. oh . 5 ~ e. ;;20-/'/00 DATE RECEIVED: DATE COMPLETE: 5/C2b/cf1 TYPE OF APPLICATION: <Subdivision EYcrf/~h f;;r ~f f-t't1f. &{;uJ-h,,~ r PAID: @ ~ AMOUNT: Jrf3h. (}7J 'y-ur I STEP APPLICATION: P&Z MEETING DATE: 'PUBLIC HEARING: YES NO DATE REFERRED: INITIALS: 2 STEP APPLICATION: rt!f5) MEETING DATE: . DATE REFERRED. PUBLIC HEARING' YE~ INITIALS: --;( J (! / REFERRALS : ~ City Attorney !- /' city _ Engi~eer HousJ.ng DJ.r. Aspen Water City Electric Envir. Hlth. Aspen Consolo S.D. .Mtn. Bell Parks Dept. Holy Cross Fire Marshall Fire Chief Roaring Fork Transit School District Rocky Mtn Nat Gas State Hwy Dept(GW) State Hwy Dept(GJ) Bldg:Zon/Inspect Roaring Fork Energy Center Other FINAL ROUTING: rI city Atty DATE ROUTED:~INITIAL:::::fi9:' / vi / City Engineer Bldg. Dept. Other: FILE STATUS AND LOCATION: ~ {Qnlk' "",,", 4 '",,# . CASE DISPOSITION WEAVER LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT On July 27, 1987 city council approved a subdivision exception for the purpose of adjusting the lot line between Lots 1 and 2 of the Weaver Subdivision at 442 W. Bleeker such that Lot 1 will contain approximately 17,600 square feet and Lot 2 will contain 12,000 square feet subject to the following conditions: 1) The note on the plat limiting development on Lot 2 to a single-family residence must be recorded with the plat. A covenant which restricts the lot in the same manner must be recorded and referred to on the plat. 2) The gazebo on Lot 2 must be moved to Lot 1 prior to any sale of Lot 2. 3) An encroachment permit must be obtained for the existing fence prior to the sale of Lot 2. 4) Removal of trees will be subject to a permit according to section 13-76 of the Municipal Code. 5. Any new construction of Lot 2 will be subject to review by the Historic Preservation Committee, following the procedure and criteria established in sections 24-9.4 of the Municipal Code prior to the issuance of a building permit. 6. The applicants shall agree to join any future improve- ment district in th~"'event that they are formed. SB.Weaver 4 ......, - .~ ,f MEMORANDUM TO: Aspen City Council FROM: Robert S. Anderson, Jr., City Manager steve Burstein, Planning Office ~ THRU: RE: Weaver Lot Line Adjustment DATE: July 27, 1987 ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Planning Office recommends approval of the requested lot line adjustment at 442 W. Bleeker subject to the conditions listed below. LOCATION: 442 W. Bleeker, also known as pioneer Park, consists of all of Lots K,L,M,N,O,P.Q,R and S, and all of Lots A,B, and C except the north 70 feet of said Lots A, Band C and except the eastern 39 inches of said Lot C, Block 36, city and Townsite of Aspen. ZONING: R-6. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: A subdivision exception for the purpose of a lot split was approved by Council in 1980, creating Lot 2 (formerly Lots Rand S, Block 36) and Lot 1 (the remainder of the property) . A subdivision exception for the purpose of condo- miniumization of the two-story victorian structure (Unit 1) and the carriage House (Units 2) was also approved in 1980. The victorian home and carriage House were individually designated as historic structures in the "Exceptional" category through Ordinance 82-7, passed in 1982. Council first reviewed this request for a lot line adjustment on March 11, 1985. During Council discussion, the possibility that the City would acquire Lot 2 was brought up and the item was tabled for further discussion. On September 10, 1985, Council again discussed the idea of acquiring Lot 2; however, little interest was shown by Council in public purchase. On October 15, 1985 Council approved the lot line adjustment subject to the conditions stated below (with the exception of Condition 7). The applicant failed to record the plat within ninety (90) days of approval, rendering the plat invalid. Consequently, the applicant is requesting reconsideration and approval of the same proposal. BACKGROUND: In the lot split of 1980, Lot 1 was configured to contain 23,600 s.f. and Lot 2 containing 6,000 s.f. situated on ,....., '-" - - Lot 1 are the pioneer Park home and carriage house. A gazebo is located on Lot 2, which the applicants commit to move to Lot 1 prior to any sale of Lot 2. The new configuration of the property would reduce the size of Lot 1 to 17,600 s. f. and increase the size of Lot 2 to 12,000 s. f. The applicants are seeking this reconfiguration because they feel that a larger Lot 2 would be more desirable for the purpose of sales. The Weavers intend to retain ownership of Lot 1. APPLICABLE SECTION OF MUNICIPAL CODE: section 20-19(a) (4) states the findings that must be made in order for a lot line adjustment to be approved. The most relevant subparagraph sections are summarized below: 1) The adjustment will not the development rights property. directly or indirectly effect or permitted density on the 2) The lots will continue to conform to the underlying area and bulk requirements. The expiration of final plat approval is explained in section 20- 14(e) as follows: "Failure on the part of the subdividers to record the final plat within a period of ninety (90) days following approval by the City Council shall render the plat invalid..." REFERRAL COMMENTS: 1. city Attorney: In a June 12, 1987 memorandum, the city Attorney recommended approval of this lot line adjust- ment because the failure to meet the time period appears to have been inadvertent and reconfirming the original approval will have no adverse impact on the city. 2. City Engineering Department: Elyse Elliott restated her concerns in a June 25, 1987 memorandum regarding the encroachment of an existing fence in the alley and section 13-76, permit for tree removal. Conditions 3 and 4 in staff's recommendation respond to these concerns. PLANNING OFFICE COMMENTS: PROBLEM DISCUSSION: Lot 1, containing the historic home and carriage house, is fully developed within the allowable residen- tial uses of the R-6 zone. The 6,000 s. f. parcel which was formed as Lot 2 as a result of the lot split would allow for only 2 - ........ ...."."' ...01 a single-family residence to be built on it. Be increasing the area to 12,000 s. f., the applicant would have the potential to build a duplex. However, the applicant has agreed to limit the buildout on Lot 2 to a single-family residence. Therefore, this lot line adjustment will not increase the permitted density on the property. Another implication of increasing the size of Lot 2 is that a larger structure can be built based on FAR requirements. A house having a floor area of 4,290 s.f. could be built on the 12,000 s.f. lot, whereas a 3,240 s.f. house could be built on a 6,000 s. f. lot. The Planning Office is concerned that such a large house could overshadow the pioneer Park home. However, the lot is of such a size to be able to accommodate a fairly large structure without negatively affecting the scale of development in the neighborhood. Because of the great historical significance of pioneer Park, the Planning Office feels that it is very important that a new house on Lot 2 is compatible in siting, massing, materials and archi- tectural design with the existing structures on the property. Although only the structures at 442 W. Bleeker street are historically designated, we feel it would be appropriate for the Historic Preservation Committee to review any proposal for new construction on Lot 2 as well as Lot 1. This concept was previously agreed to by the applicant if HPC review is only advisory and is contained in condition 5. Thirty-two (32) trees with six (6) inch diameter or greater have been identified in the Weaver Subdivision. The majority of these trees are within the present landscape scheme of Lot 2. In our view, these trees contribute a great deal to the existing high quality of the property. A building envelope on Lot 2 should be delineated in order to assure that no trees must be removed for construction purposes. council chose to not require a building envelope in the previous approval because removal of trees over six inches (6") in diameter can only be accomplished after review and approval by the Parks Director and Building Inspector according to section 13-76 of the Municipal Code. The Planning Office continues to believe that a building envelope gives further reasonable assurance that the line of trees will not be removed for the accommodation of building footprints on this lot. We, therefore, present Condition #7 for your reconsideration. ADVISORY COMMITTEE VOTE: This application was handled through expedited review as a one-step review directly before Council. RECOMMENDED MOTION: "Move to approve a subdivision exception for the purpose of adjusting the lot line between Lots 1 and 2 of the Weaver Subdivision at 442 W. Bleeker such that Lot 1 will contain approximately 17,600 square feet and Lot 2 will contain 12,000 square feet subject to the following conditions: 3 - '- ---. - 1) The note on the plat limiting development on Lot 2 to a single-family residence must be recorded with the plat. A covenant which restricts the lot in the same manner must be recorded and referred to on the plat. 2) The gazebo on Lot 2 must be moved to Lot 1 prior to any sale of Lot 2. 3) An encroachment permit must be obtained for the existing fence prior to the sale of Lot 2. 4) Removal of trees will be subject to a permit according to Section 13-76 of the Municipal Code. 5. Any new construction of Lot 2 will be subject to review by the Historic Preservation Committee, following the procedure and criteria established in sections 24-9.10 and 24-9.11 of the Municipal Code prior to the issuance of a building permit. 6. The applicants shall agree to join any future improve- ment district in the event that they are formed. 7. A building envelope must be developed for Lot 2 and delineated on the Subdivision Exception Plat. The envelope should be reviewed by the Planning Office prior to the recordation of the plat through the Engineering Department. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS: ;: COj/('!Il~ R'~ , SB.Weaver 4 ,... "'~.. , "" , LAW OFFICES MAY 2 6 198-{ , iii .i ili \0\ PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION i: L, , iUul I OATES, HUGHES & KNEZEVICH THIRD FLOOR. ASPEN PLAZA BUILDING ~33 EAST HOPKINS AVENUE LEONARD M. OATES ROBERT W. HUGHES RICHARD A. KNEZEVICH ASPEN, COLORADO Bt611 AREA CODE 303 TELEPHONE IUO-1700 TELECOPIER 920-1121 May 19, 1987 Mr. Stephen Burstein Aspen/Pitkin Planning Office 130 S. Galena Street Aspen, CO 81611 Re: Amended Weaver Subdivision Dear Steve: The approvals that we obtained in connection with the Amended Weaver Subdivision lapsed before the Amended Subdivision Plat was recorded. See Section 20-14(e) of the Aspen Municipal Code. Delay in getting the plat recorded was attributable to some confusion over the form of the Declaration Covenants and to the fact that the Engineering Office mislaid the mylars that we had earlier forwarded to it for its signature. In any event, under the Code it appears as though reconsideration and ratifica- tion of the earlier approval are necessary. Please, therefore, allow this letter to serve as a request for reconsideration and ratification of the Amended Weaver (Lot Line Adjustment) Subdivi- sion. To that end, I am enclosing copies of our earlier request for a lot line adjustment, together with copies of the Planning Office memoranda thereon. The facts set forth in our earlier request and in the Planning Office's memoranda are still accurate although, as you may recall, Condition Number 5 in the Planning Office Memo was not adopted and Condition Number 6 was modified to provide that HPC's review would be advisory only. I am also enclosing herewith the original executed Declaration of Covenants, Restrictions and Conditions for Amended ,..- A - -....., '---..-I OATES, HUGHES 8: KNEZEVICH, P. C. Mr. Stephen Burstein May 19, 1987 Page 2 Weaver Subdivision, the form of which was finally approved by the City Attorney and executed by the Weavers, duplicate mylars of the Amended Weaver Subdivision Plat which have been executed by the Weavers, Alpine Surveys and Pitkin County Title Company and duplicate mylars of the Amended Condominium Plat for Pioneer Park Condominiums which have, as well, been executed by the Weavers and the surveyor. Given all the mishaps that have attended this particu- lar project, I would appreciate your giving this your soonest consideration. Needless to say, if you have any questions, give me a call. Sincerely, OATES UG ES & KNEZEVICH, P.C. By RO~ RWH/caa Enclosures cc: Paul J. Taddune, Esq. rwh3.88 , LAW O~"IC:l!5 OATES, HUGHES & K:-IEZEVLCH PAOFl!:5510NAI. CORPORATION THIRD FLOOR. ASPl!:N PUZA BUILDING S33 EAST HOPKINS AVENUE LEONARO M. OATES R08ERT W. HUGHE:S ~- - ---~- . AICHARD A. KNl!:ZEVICH . OEBORAH QUINN ASPEN. COLORAQO 8181 I ARI!:A COOl! 303 . TELEPHONt! 92O-t'1OO TELI!:COPIEA 920.1 121 February 5, 1985 Aspen/Pitkin Planning Office City of Aspen Planning & Zoning Commission 130 S. Galena Street Aspen, CO 81611 Ladies and Gentlemen: I. REQUEST We represent John F. Weaver and his mother, Mary Parker Weaver, who are the owners in co-tenancy of Lots 1 and 2 of the Weaver Subdivision and who, by this request, seek your considera- tion of a lot line adjustment pursuant to Section 20-19(4) of the City Code so as to increase the size of Lot 2 from its current 6,000 square feet to 12,000 square feet. Accompanying this request are the applicant's check in the amount of $680.00 to cover the processing fee and the Ownership and Encumbrances Report of Transamerica Title Insurance Company disclosing the ownership of the properties. II. BACKGROUND Lots 1 and 2 of the Weaver Subdivision occupy what was formerly known as (the "Property"): All of Lots K, L, M, N, 0, P, Q, Rand S, and all of Lots A, Band C, EXCEPT the north 70 feet of said Lots A, Band C and EXCEPT the east 39 inches of said Lot C, Block 36, City and Townsite of Aspen, Pitkin County, Colorado In 1980, the Weavers sought and received approval for a lot split of the Property which resulted in the creation of ' Lot 2 (formerly Lots Rand S of Block 36) and Lot 1 (the balance of the Property) of the Weaver Subdivision. Lot 1 is improved with a brick two-story Victorian structure and attached carriage house which, in conjunction with the lot split, were condominiumized and are now known as the Pioneer Park Condominiums. Lot 2 is unimproved except for the presence of a gazebo. /' .,. " ". OATES, HUGHES 8: KNEZEVICH, P. C. Aspen/Pitkin Planning Office February 5, 1985 Page 2 -------~- ._.~----- __ _ __~_____.~.___________ __ n_____ III. LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT We believe that all the conditions requisite to a lot line adjustment as set forth in Section 20-19(4) (i)-(iv) have been met in this case. That is: (a) since the entire Property is under single owner- ship in the applicants, the requirement that the request be between consenting adjacent landowners has, by definition, been met or is, in the circum- stances, academic; (b) The adjustment will not directly or indirectly affect the development rights or permitted density on the Property by providing the opportunity to create a new lot or parcel for development or resale purposes. Indeed, by virtue of the lot split for which the Weavers received approval in 1980, as indicated above, which is a one time only exemption from GMP/Subdivision approval, no more than the presently existing two lots can ever be created on the Property; nor can Lot 2 ever be improved with anything but a single-family dwell- ing. The applicants acknowledge these limitations and are prepared to record a covenant in such form as the City may approve to this end to make the limitations applicable to Lot 2 more manifest and the accompanying proposed Amended Weaver Subdivi- sion Plat conspicuously sets forth these re- strictions; (c) Subsequent to the lot line adjustment hereby sought, both parcels will continue to conform to the underlying area and bulk requirements of the R-6 zone district in which they are situate; and (d) In all other respects, the properties comply with applicable zoning and subdivision regulations of the City of Aspen. The Weavers have decided to seek this lot line adjustment because it is becoming too expensive for them to own the entirety of the Property and because their analysis (and that of real estate appraisers) of the real estate market indicates that a lot larger than the present 6,000 square foot one in this proximity is more desirable. OATES, HUGHES & KNEZEVICH, P. C. Aspen/Pitkin Planning Office February 5, 1985 Page 3 Incidentally, the gazebo that is currently located. on Lot 2 will, prior to any sale of Lot 2, be relocated to Lot 1 as an appurtenance to the Pioneer Park Condominiums. IV. AMENDED PLATS We have also accompanied this request with a proposed Amended Weaver Subdivision (Exemption Map) which details the proposed reconfiguration of Lots 1 and 2, as well as an Amended Condominium Plat for the Pioneer Park Condominiums showing the corresponding 6,000 square foot reduction in the real property (common element) thereto appurtenant. We look forward to answering any questions you may have in connection with this request at your earliest possible conve- nience. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, I (\" OATES,. HPGiH~S '. i' \ By , , l., 'J '. I \ ',,",A Rohert W. . ^! r I \ iI,,' \;KifZEV'?\..CH, .. f " 1 ! \. ^ !.~ ,~": . /vv " Hugh", \ P.C. 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" " B \- I r,c.. .It, , ~ @ MEMORANDUM '-'-.,'=; '.;:::' fJ I"J\\/7 f5 .~. . -""7 1'::1 '\:J ._>::.1 , .'-:.c:-'---..., i ~ d 1 ~. JUN 251981 \\! ,ij I. / I To: Steve Burstein, Planning Office ~ From: Elyse Elliott, Engineering Department Date: June 25, 1987 Re: Weaver Lot Line Adjustment ================================================================= The Engineering Department reiterates its comments from the same application in 1985: 1. An Encroachment License must be obtained for the existing fence prior to the sale of Lot 2. 2. According to Section 13-76, a permit will be required for tree removal. ", ,., MEMORANDUM TO: City Attorney City Engineer FROM: steve Burstein, Planning Office RE: Weaver Lot Line Adjustment DATE: June 8, 1987 ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- Attached for your review and comments is an application submitted by Bob Hughes on behalf of his client, J.F. Weaver requesting a lot line adjustment to amend the Weaver subdivision plat. The plat was not recorded within the recorded ninety (90) days after approval; and therefore, must receive City Council approval again. Please review this material and send in your comments no later than June 26, 1987 in order for this office to have adequate time to prepare for its presentation before CC. Thank you. MEMORANDUM TO: Alan Richman FROM: steve Burstein RE: Weaver Subdivision Plat Expiration DATE: May 26, 1987 ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- Attached is a memorandum from Bob Hughes explaining that the amended Weaver subdivision plat was not recorded within the ninety (90) days required for final plat recordation in section 20-14(e). council approved this subdivision exception for a lot line adjustment on October 15, 1985. I question if any public purpose is served by bringing this case back for Council approv- aI, although undoubtedly there would be more lively discussion due to the sensitivity of the property. Upon review of section 20-19(c) to determine if staff can exempt the 90 day requirement as a subdivision exception, I conclude that only Council has the ability to so exempt. If you agree, I will schedule this item before council, regretably. sb.weaver ~ ..-- '- ....~ ASPEN/PITKIN PLANNING OFFICE 130 S. Galena Street Aspen, 00 81611 (303) 925-2020 f1.Ji'-V olnt7-- Date: RE: 7v~. Dear : This is to inform you that the Planning Office has completed its preliminary review of ~ captioned application. We have determined that your application~ NOT complete. Addi tional i terns required include: ~. Disclosure of Ownership (one copy only needed) Adjacent Property Owners List/Envelopes/postage (one copy) Additional copies of entire application Authorization by owner for representative to submit applica- tion Response to list of items (attached/below) demonstrating compliance with the applicable policies and regulations of the Code, or other specific materials A check in the amount of $ Your application :j.J? complete and we ha rev iew by the C ~ on call yo u if we need any addi tio nal info r date. Several days prior to your hearing, we will call and make~'lable a copy of the memorandum. Please note that it IS NO your responsibility to post your property with a sign, w ich we can provide you for a $3.00 fee. B. Your application is incomplete, we have not scheduled it review at this time. When we receive the materials we have requested, we will place you on the next available agenda. ( )11 ;fl) g lJi rfc J I~ , If you have any questions, please call the planner assigned to your case. Sincerely, ASPEN/PITKIN PLANNING OFFICE ~i{!?YJ;Jf . PEN 130 asp I~r: ~ 2DI~"~l i 1,._ ---~---.."... MEMORANDUM DATE: June 12, 1987 TO: steve Burstein, Planning Office FROM: city Attorney RE: Weaver Lot Line Adjustment We recommend approval due to the fact that the failure to record within the ninety-day period appears to have been inadvertent and that reconfirming the original approval will have no adverse impact on the city. PJT/mc \. .,. .,: ~~~v MEK:lRANDUM TO: Aspen City Council 1 FROM: Hal Schilling, City ~~nager Steve Burstein, Planning Office ~ Weaver Lot Line Adjustment THRIJ : RE: DATE: October 9, 1985 --------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Planning Office recommends approval of the requested lot line adj ustment at 442 W. Bleeker subject to the condi tions Ii sted below. LOCATION: 442 W. Bleeker, also known as pioneer Park, consists of all of Lots K, L, M, N, 0, P, ~ Rand S, and all of Lots A, Band C except the north 70 feet of said Lots A, Band C and except the eastern 39 inches of said Lot C, Block 36, City and Townsite of Aspen. ZONING: R-6 PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: A subdivision exception for the purpose of a lot split was approved by Council in 1980, creating Lot 2 (formerly Lots Rand S, Block 36) and Lot 1 (the remainder of the property). A subdivision exception for the purpose of condominiumization of the two-story Victorian structure (Unit 1) and the Carriage House (Unit 2) was also approved in 1980. The Victorian home and Carriage House were individually designated as historic structures in the "Exceptional" category through Ordinance 82-7, passed in 1982. Council originally reviewed the present request for a lot line adjustment on March 11, 1985. During Council discussion, the possi- bil ity that the City would acqui re Lot 2 was brought up and th e item was tabled f or further discussion. On Septembe r 10, 1985, Co unc il again discussed the idea of acquiring Lot 2. Due to the apparent lack of interest by the present Council, the applicant has decided to proceed with the lot line adjustment. BACKGROUND: In the let spl it of 1980, 23,600 s.f. and Lot 2 containing 6,000 pioneer Park home and carriage house. which the applicants commit to move to 2 . Lot 1 was configured to contain s.f. Situated on Lot 1 are the A gazebo is located on Lot 2, Lot 1 prior to any sale of Lot The new conf iguration of the property would reduce the size of Lot 1 to 17,600 s.f. and increase the size of Lot 2 to 12,000 s.L The applicants are seeking this reconfiguration because they feel that a larger Lot 2 would be more desireable for the purpose of sales. The ,.,..".., I' j. , , Weavers intend to retain ownership of Lot l. APPLICABLE SECTION OF MUNICIPAL CODE: Section 20.,..19 ( 4) states the findings that must be made in order for a lot line adjustment to be approved. The most. relevant subpar_agraph llections__are_SUIlunar_ized __~ --below. u_____________ -- ------ .. . . . , . ~ 1. The adjustment will not directly or indirectly effect the developnent rights or permitted density on the property. 2. The lot s will continue to conf orm to the underly ing area and bulk requirements. . . PROBLEM DISCUSSION: Lot 1, containing the historic home and carriage house, is fully developed within the allowable residential uses of the R-6 zone. The 6,000 s.f. parcel which was formed as Lot 2 as a result of the lot split would allow for only a single-family residence to be built on it. By increasing the area to 12,000 s.L, the applicant would have the potential to build a duplex. However, the applicant has agreed to limit the buildout on Lot 2 to a single-family resi- dence. Therefore, this lot line adjustment will not increase the -permitted density on the property. Another implication of increasing the size of Lot 2 is that a larger structure can be built based on FAR requirements. A house having a floor area of 4,290 s.L could be built on the 12,000 s.L lot, whereas a 3,240 s.L house could be built on a 6,000 s.L lot. The Planning Office is concerned that such a large house could overshadow the Pioneer Park home. However, the lot is of such a size to be able to accommodate a fairly large structure without negatively affecting the scale of development in the neighborhood. Because of the great historical significance of Pioneer Park, the Planning Office feels that it is very important that a new house on Lot 2 is compatible in siting, massing, materials and architectural design with the existing structures on the property. Although only the structures at 442 W. Bleeker' Street are historically designated, we feel it would be appropriate for the Historic Preservation Commit- tee to review any prop)sal for new construction on Lot 2 as well as Lot 1. Thirty-two (32) trees with six (6) inch diameter or greater have been identified on the Weaver Subdivision. The majority of these trees are within the present landscape scheme of Lot 2. In our view, these trees contribute a great deal to the existing high quality of the property. A building envelope on Lot 2 should be delineated in order to assure that no trees must be removed for construction purp)ses. ADVISORY COMMITTEE VOTE: This application was handled through expedited review as a one-step review directly before Council. RECOMMENDED MOTION: "Move to approve a subdivision exception for the 2 '. ." ~ purpose of adjusting the lot line between Lots 1 and 2 of the Weaver Subdivision at 442 W. Bleeker such that Lot 1 will contain approxi- . mate1y 17 ,600 square feet and Lot 2 will contain 12,000 square feet, subject to the following conditions: 1. The note on the plat limiting development on Lot 2 to ii si/lg1e::-______ -faffiIlyiesiCle-nce Iilust-be-rec'orlfedw(th the--p1at. -A covenant which restricts the lot in the same manner must be recorded and ,referred to on the plat. . 2. The gazebo on Lot 2 must be moved to Lot 1 prior to any sa1 e of Lot 2. 3. An encroachment permit must be obtained for the existing fence prior to the sale of Lot 2. 4.. Removal of trees will be subject to a permit according to Section 13-76 of the Municipal Code. 5. A ,building envelope must be 'developed for Lot 2 and delineated on the Subdivision Exception Plat. The envelope should be reviewed by the Planning Office prior to the recordation of the plat through the Engineering Department. 6. Any new construction on Lot 2 will be subject to review by the Historic Preservation Committee, following the procedures and criteria established in Sections 24-9.10 and 24-9.11/of the ~Iunicipal Code prior to the issuance of a building permit. 7. The applicants shall. agree to join any future improvement district in the event that they are formed." SB.67 " , : 3 ,- D m@m O\Yl~ ~ SEP I 8 1985 I: ,n jiU LAW Oll"fI'lCES OATES, HUGHES & KNEZEVICH ",O".SSIONAt. CORPORATION ""'''0 ",..OOlll. ASPEN PLAZA IlIUILOING U3 I!AST HOPKIN$ "'VENUE "_OHARO N. OATE. "08E"T W. HUGHIES RICHA,AO A. KNEZEVICH DIlBORAH Qi.IlHH-m_-~-__-- - ASPEN. COLORADO 81611 September 16, 1985 AREA CODE 303 ____~___ __.____ ~_ TELEPHONILV20_i700__ TELECQPIER ~20-1 121 Mr. Steve Burstyn Aspen/Pitkin Planning Office City of Aspen Planning & Zoning Commission 130 S. Galena Street Aspen, CO 81611 Re: Lots 1 and 2, Weaver Subdivision (Pioneer Park) Dear Steve: . At the meeting of City Council on September 9, 1985, it became fairly apparent that Council does not have a keen interest in pursuing a purchase of a portion of the above-referenced property for park and open space purposes. Although my clients, the Weavers, are still willing to pursue that end, in the meantime: they \~ish to proceed with the lot line adjustment for which they made application quite some time ago and I.hich was tabled by Council at its March 11, 1~65 meeting in order to afford time to explore possible acquisition alternatives. At that March 11, 1985 meeting, Council was of the view that all requirements for the lot line adjustment had been met; it simply was reluctant to grant the lot line adjustmeni: lest that impede progress toward a possible acquisition for park purposes. Please, therefore, place the rratter of the lot line adjust- ment once again on City Council's agenda for the earliest avail- able date. I would appreciate your advising me as to the date selected and forwarding to me a copy of any Planning Office memorandum that may be prepared on the matter. Thank you for your continued <lssistance and cooperation. Sincerely, \ ! OATES: HU~~ES\ & KNEZEVICH, P. C. B . \" y ,. . Rob~rt W. Hughes RWH/caa rwh3.10 . ~ N N 0') N i . ,~t>.~..c'~'''",,,,-.- BOOK 54:~ PAGE~IJ8 1 I .. - E 8; CI."'> . ... co - CltO -0 ~'.... oae :!r: >,.. ....u diz ;;; I- 0.: DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, RESTRICTIONS AND CONDITIONS FOR AMENDED WEAVER SUBDIVISION ":IV - .! Mary Parker Weaver and John F. Weaver, Jr., ("Covenan- tors"), for themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, in consideration of the granting of an exception from the full subdivision process for the purpose of the subdivision of the following-described property, hereby covenant with the City of Aspen, Pitkin COQnty, Colorado, to restrict such property, and hereby do restrict such property, as follows: 1. Covenantors are the owners of the following de- scribed property (the "Property") situated in the City of Aspen, County of Pitkin, State of Colorado: All of Lots K, L, M, N, 0, P, Q, R, and S, an all of Lots A, B, and C, except the North 70 feet of said Lots A, B, and C, and except the east 39 inches of said Lot C, Block 36, original Aspen townsite. hereafter to be known as Amended Weaver Subdivision, as shown on the Amended Weaver SQbdivision Plat therefor recorded in Plat Book at Page , of the Pitkin County, Colorado real property records. 2. In the event that any municipal improvement or improvements of a kind contemplated in Section 20-16 of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, as amended, become, in the sole judgment or discretion of the City Council of the City of Aspen, necessary or desirable in an area including the Property, Covenantors will make no objection to any special assessment or special tax or proceeding therefor on the basis that the Proper- ty is adequately served by existing improvements and/or on the basis that the premises will not be served or benefited by the improvement or improvements proposed. Covenantors further agree to join, upon the City's demand therefor, any improvement district formed for construction of such improvements (incIQd- ing, without limitation, drainage, undergroQnd Qtilities, paving, cQrbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lights, etc.) in an '- BOOM 544PJ!GE4D9 area including the Property or to reimburse the City of Aspen directly llpon demand therefor if the City should choose to construct these improvements withollt the formation of sllch a district. 3. Prior to any sale by Covenantors of Lot 2 as reflected on the Amended Weaver Subdivision Plat, Covenantors will (a) relocate the gazebo presently thereon situate to Lot 1, and (b) obtain from the City an encroachment permit for the existing fence at the rear of Lot 2 to the extent and in respect of those portions of the fence that encroach upon the pllblic alley right of way. 4. Prior to any new constrllction on Lot 2, the owner thereof shall submit to the City of Aspen Historic Preservation Committee ("HPC") sufficient information (architectllral drawings and the like) so that the HPC can evaluate the proposed con- struction and make such recommendations as it deems appropriate. In this respect, the HPC shall, however, act and shall be seen as acting, only in an advisory capacity, it shall not be in any manner obligatory upon the owner of Lot 2 to incorporate any recommendations of the HPC into the proposed construction, and the disapproval by the HPC of any proposed new construction on Lot 2 shall be without consequence whatsoever. 5. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 24-11.2(d) of The Municipal Code of the City of Aspen ("Code"), without first obtaining a development allotment under Chapter 24, Article XI of the Code, no more than two (2) lots, regardless of configuration, shall be permitted in the Weaver Subdivision and Lot 2 of the Weaver Subdivision shall not be improved with other than a single-family residence, together with permitted accessory buildings. 6. These covenants may be changed, modified or amended by the recording of a written instrument signed by the record owners of the Property and the Mayor of the City of Aspen pursuant to a vote taken by the City Council. 7. These covenants shall run with the land and shall I be binding upon all parties having any right, title or interest I i I - 2 - L , BOOK 544 PAGE410 1 I . in the Property or any part thereof, and their heirs, represen- tatives, successors and assigns, for the period of the life of the longest-lived member of the presently-constituted Aspen City Council plus twenty-one (21) years, or for a period of fifty (50) years from the date these covenants are recorded, whichever is less. 8. These covenants shall not be released or waived in any respect during the period they are binding without the prior consent of the City of Aspen reflected by resolution of the City Council of the City of Aspen. 9. In any legal proceeding to enforce the provisions hereof, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its costs and fees therein, including its reasonable attorneys' fees and expert witness fees. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Declaration has been duly executed this 02rrJ) day of Of\L'I..~-rtI)>IJ. , 1986. COVENANTORS: lL.ldl\i-~~n\c~'" vJe~~:l) Mary Parke Weaver ,.-' ~~/,;( 6J~/h'-'tz~ Jo~n F. Weaver, J . I r ) _ ) SSe d CQU,N'r' -,' PITKIN ) " 'O~A~~'~;~~,'~Th"e fore~Oing instrument was acknowledged ; f'~ :lii-s :;).'" ' day of , 1986, by Mary Parker \: : I fl.,:;,' 'eaver, Jr. _Ul.. 'Bl\ .- ~ :. ;.... " ~'.. 0'::-' ';~--,~'.~ i '. ,...~,~ l}" WITNESS my hand and OfficiJ.I seal. .....c.. " (_ "'''', .,\.,:? My commission expires: 'I JJ( l rf "'''('S*A:L) ~ QD.r--. _ Notary Pu lic before me Weaver and rwh20.65 - 3 -