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Home My WebLink Aboutcoa.lu.ex.Aspen Professional Building\00c� -,(5%1 - 16 Aspen Professional Building E X 0 MEMORANDUM TO: inn Stock, City Attorney Dave Ellis, City Engineer FROM: Richard Grice, Planning Office RE: Aspen Professional Building - Subdivision Exemption DATE: May 22, 1979 Attached is an application for Subdivision Exemption submitted by the Aspen Professional Building Joint Venture. This item is tentatively scheduled to come before the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, June 19, 1979. There- fore, may I please have your comments concerning this application by Monday, June 11, 1979. If you cannot meet this schedule, please advise me immediately. Thank you. C LAW OFFICFS E OATES, AUSTIN, MCGRATH & LJORDAN 600 EAST HOPKINS AVENUE LEONARD M. OATES RONALD D. AUSTIN J. NICHOLAS MCGRATH, JR. WILLIAM R.JORDAN U1 ROBERT W. HUGHES RICHARD A. KNEZEVICH City Council City of Aspen 130 South Galena Aspen, Colorado 81611 Planning Commission City of Aspen 130 South Galena Aspen, Colorado 81611 ASPEN, COLORADO 81611 May 22, 1979 Aspen/Pitkin Planning Office City Hall 130 South Galena Aspen, Colorado 81611 AREA CODE 303 TELEPHONE 925-2600 Re: Application for Exemption from Definition of Subdivision --Aspen Professional Building Ladies and Gentlemen: We represent the Aspen Professional Building Joint Venture, a group of local business persons, including the under- signed law firm, which recently acquired the Aspen Professional Building. The Professional Building, as you know, is a three- story frame office building situate on the corner of Hunter Street and East Hopkins Avenue and bears the street address of 600 East Hopkins Avenue. The property is legally described as being: Lots K, L, M, N & the Westerly 1/2 of Lot 0, Block 98, City and Townsite of Aspen, Pitkin County, Colorado. The owners seek by this application an exemption from the defini- tion of a subdivision (Section 20-19(b), Municipal Code of the City of Aspen) in connection with the proposed condominiumization of the building. Improvement surveys of the property accompany this application, along with our check for $50 for the filing fee. The Professional Building, which was constructed in 1973, consists of three above grade and one below grade levels and is situate in the C-1 zone district. It contains approximately I— LJ OATES, AUSTIN, MCGRATH 8, JOROAN City Council Planning Commission Aspen/Pitkin Planning Office May 22, 1979 Page Two 18,000 gross square feet (i.e., including common areas) and approximately 16,000 net (i.e., leasable) square feet. Seventeen off-street parking spaces are appurtenant to the building, as well as a closed trash -access area consistent with code requirements. The building is exclusively of a commercial orientation, which will be maintained, and presently accommodates fourteen spearate tenan- cies in its twenty lease spaces --certain tenants leasing more than a single space. Present occupants include on the patio (below grade) level: the Stapleton Insurance Company, Aspen Home Mortgage, Castle Creek Vending and private office space; on the first level: Le Tub, Two Guys from Italy, Mountain High Music and Inner Visions Art Gallery; on the second floor level: Attorney Jon K. Mulford and the law firm of Oates, Austin, McGrath & Jordan; and on the third floor level: the Shaeffer Group, Inc., the Aspen Music Associates and the offices of Steven Marcus. Other uses on the block include the Playhouse Theatre, the Hunter,Square Building and the Spring Street Condominiums, both of which are mixed commercial -residential condominium complexes, the Aspen Psychiatric Building, a single-family residence, and the KSNO Radio Station. Naturally, the applicant understands that condominiumi- zation of existing buildings under single -ownership technically is a subdivision under state law and the City Code. However, given that typical subdivision concerns related to a new division of land, such as growth patterns, extension of public services, geologic hazards, subdivision design standards and the like obviously are not involved here, the applicant believes that condo- miniumization of the Professional Building is not within the intent and purposes of the subdivision ordinance and, hence, is appropriate for exemption. And, needless to say, since the building is exclusively commercial in nature concerns with the impacts of condominiumization upon the local housing inventory similarly are not involved. We will be happy to supply you with any further infor- mation that you might require and answer any questions you may have. GATES, AUSTIN, McGRATH a JORDAN City Council Planning Commission Aspen/Pitkin Planning Office May 22, 1979 Page Three We would appreciate an early setting on the Planning and Zoning Commission agenda. Thank you for your time and cooperation. Sincerely, OATES, AUSTIN, McGRATH & JORDAN M RI,TH / j m s Original Signed By ROBERT W. HJGHE8 Robert W. Hughes l, A LAW OFFICES OATES, AUSTIN, MCGRATH & JORDAN LEONARD M. OATES RONALD D. AUSTIN J. NICHOLAS MCGRATH, JR. WILLIAM R.JORDAN IQ ROBERT W. HUGHES RICHARD A. KNEZEVICH City Council City of Aspen 130 South Galena Aspen, Colorado 81611 Planning Commission City of Aspen 130 South Galena Aspen, Colorado 81611 600 EAST HOPKINS AVENUE ASPEN, COLORADO 81611 May 22, 1979 Aspen/Pitkin Planning Office City Hall 130 South Galena Aspen, Colorado 81611 AREA CODE 303 TELEPHONE 925-2600 Re: Application for Exemption from Definition of Subdivision --Aspen Professional Building Ladies and Gentlemen: We represent the Aspen Professional Building Joint Venture, a group of local business persons, including the under- signed law firm, which recently acquired the Aspen Professional Building. The Professional Building, as you know, is a three- story frame office building situate on the corner of Hunter Street and East Hopkins Avenue and bears the street address of 600 East Hopkins Avenue. The property is legally described as being: Lots K, L, M, N & the Westerly 1/2 of Lot 0, Block 98, City and Townsite of Aspen, Pitkin County, Colorado. The owners seek by this application an exemption from the defini- tion of a subdivision (Section 20-19(b), Municipal Code of the City of Aspen) in connection with the proposed condominiumization of the building. Improvement surveys of the property accompany this application, along with our check for $50 for the filing fee. The Professional Building, which was constructed in 1973, consists of three above grade and one below grade levels and is situate in the C-1 zone district. It contains approximately OATES, AUSTIN, MCGRATH & JORDAN City Council Planning Commission Aspen/Pitkin Planning Office May 22, 1979 Page Two 18,000 gross square feet (i.e., including common areas) and approximately 16,000 net (i.e., leasable) square feet. Seventeen off-street parking spaces are appurtenant to the building, as well as a closed trash -access area consistent with code requirements. The building is exclusively of a commercial orientation, which will be maintained, and presently accommodates fourteen spearate tenan- cies in its twenty lease spaces --certain tenants leasing more than a single space. Present occupants include on the patio (below grade) level: the Stapleton Insurance Company, Aspen Home Mortgage, Castle Creek Vending and private office space; on the first level: Le Tub, Two Guys from Italy, Mountain High Music and Inner Visions Art Gallery; on the second floor level: Attorney Jon K. Mulford and the law firm of Oates, Austin, McGrath & Jordan; and on the third floor level: the Shaeffer Group, Inc., the Aspen Music Associates and the offices of Steven Marcus. Other uses on the block include the Playhouse Theatre, the Hunter Square Building and the Spring Street Condominiums, both of which are mixed commercial -residential condominium complexes, the Aspen Psychiatric Building, a single-family residence, and the KSNO Radio Station. Naturally, the applicant understands that condominiumi- zation of existing buildings under single -ownership technically is a subdivision under state law and the City Code. However, given that typical subdivision concerns related to a new division of land, such as growth patterns, extension of public services, geologic hazards, subdivision design standards and the like obviously are not involved here, the applicant believes that condo- miniumization of the Professional Building is not within the intent and purposes of the subdivision ordinance and, hence, is appropriate for exemption. And, needless to say, since the building is exclusively commercial in nature concerns with the impacts of condominiumization upon the local housing inventory similarly are not involved. We will be happy to supply you with any further infor- mation that you might require and answer any questions you may have. OATES, AUSTIN, MCGRATH & JORDAN City Council Planning Commission Aspen/Pitkin Planning Office May 22, 1979 Page Three We would appreciate an early setting on the Planning and Zoning Commission agenda. Thank you for your time and cooperation. Sincerely, OATES , AUSTIN , j cG � TIC & JQRDAN Ex RWH/jms ert W. Hug 0 MEMORANDUM TO: Aspen City Council FROM: Richard Grice, Planning Office RE: Aspen Professional Building - Subdivision Exemption DATE: June 26, 1979 The attached application requests subdivision exemption for the purpose of condominiumization of the Aspen Professional Building. The Professional Building is located at 600 East Hopkins Avenue on the corner of Hunter and East Hopkins. The building is exclusively occupied by commercial businesses and professional persons. There are no residential units involved in the application. The application was referred to the City Engineer and the City Attorney. Both departments have recommended approval of the application without conditions. As there are no adverse impacts identified, the Planning Office recommends your approval of the subdivision exemption without condition. The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this application at their regular meeting on June 19, 1979, at which time they recommended your approval of this subdivision exemption without condition. 0 • MEMORANDUM TO: Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission FROM: Richard Grice, Planning Office RE: Aspen Professional Building - Subdivision Exemption DATE: June 13, 1979 The attached application requests subdivision exemption for the purpose of condominiumization of the Aspen Professional Building. The Professional Building is located at 600 East Hopkins Avenue on the corner of Hunter and East Hopkins. The building is exclusively occupied by commercial businesses and professional persons. There are no residential units involved in the application. The application was referred to the City Engineer and the City Attorney. Both departments have recommended approval of the application without condition. As there are no adverse impacts identified, the Planning Office recommends your approval of the subdivision exemption without condition. 0 M E M O R A N D U M TO: RICHARD GRICE, PLANNING OFFICE FROM: LOUIS BUETTNER, ENGINEERING OFFICE DATE: June 6, 1979 RE: Aspen Professional Building The Aspen Professional Building had all improvements installed at the time of construction. This submission for exemption is lacking information on.quite a few points, each point being small enough to be overlooked. The Aspen Professional Building as a commercial enterprise would be enhanced if there were a covered trash area as is now required by code. After reviewing all materials and making a field inspection, I would recommend that this application be approved. jk 0 CITY OF MEMO FROM RICHARD GRICE 1 ` J ASPEN MEMORANDUM TO: Ron Stock, City Attorney Dave Ellis, City Engineer FROM: Richard Grice, Planning Office RE: Aspen Professional Building - Subdivision Exemption DATE: May 22, 1979 Attached is an application for Subdivision Exemption submitted by the Aspen Professional Building Joint Venture. This item is tentatively scheduled to come before the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, June 19, 1979. There- fore, may I please have your comments concerning this application by Monday, June 11, 1979. If you cannot meet this schedule, please advise me immediately. Thank you. r,, FOUND COR m �, �dr��a w. �ouNsarc,(JC�uNSc�N-LONG��LSJW8�4`3Sctd-T�S,tNc.), n R�Gt�Tt�C�� Sl..�t-�'Jt=`(CAR 1N THE"_�Td`T�C�t= C'�..C�R,L�CX7. 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ALL EASEMENTS AND ENCROACHMENTS IN EVIDENCE OR KNOWN TO ME ARE SHOWN, SAID SURVEY IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF. ,1ONNS0N - LOMGFE-LLOW 8 ASSOC., MC BY HAROLD JOHNSON T v " -1 �5 PL1�T GZ�V t SE i� 8� CEP—n F=I LD M dY irb, ('-:D-7 e IMPROVEMENT SURVEY LOTS K, L, M, N, & 1//2 0 BLOCK 98 - ASPEN, JOHNSON - LONSFELLOW & ASSOC, INC. PO BOX 5547 WEST VILLAGE • COLO. 81615 . NOVEMBER 19, 1973 SCALE: I " = 20