HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.112-00 RESOLUTION NO. 112
(SERIES OF 2000)
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL DETERMINING THE
ELIGIBILITY OF DEVELOPMENT RESONABLY NECESSARY FOR THE
CONVENIENCE AND WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC (COWOP) FOR
AFFORDABLE HOUSING ON A PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF ASPEN,
LOTS 1, 2, 3, AND 4 OF THE LAKEVIEW ADDITION TO THE CITY AND
TOWNSITE OF ASPEN, PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO.
Parcel No. 2737-073-851
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department received an application
from the City Manager on behalf of the City of Aspen for a determination of eligibility
for development reasonably necessary for the Convenience and Welfare of the Public
(COWOP) for affordable housing on a City of Aspen owned parcel located at 220 Puppy
Smith Road, described as Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 4 of the Lakeview Addition to the City
and Townsite of Aspen; and,
WHEREAS, the subject property is approximately 9,600 square feet, and is
located in the R-15 Zone District; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26.500.050 of the Land Use Code, the City
Com~cil may make a determination whether a proposed development is reasonably
necessary for the convenience and welfare of the public by applying the standards of
Section 26.500~040 during a duly noticed public hearing after taking and considering
comments from the general public, and a recommendation from the Community
Development Director; and,
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director determined that the proposed
development may be eligible for consideration as a project reasonably necessary for the
convenience or welfare of the public, and notified in writing the Planning and Zoning
Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, and Aspen/Pitkin County Housing
Authority the date of the public hearing before the City Council at which time a
determination is to be made concerning eligibility of the proposed development; and,
WI-IEREAS, the Aspen City Council has reviewed and considered the development
proposal under the applicable provisions of the MtmJcipal Code as identified herein, has
reviewed and considered the recommendation of the Community Development Director,
and has taken and considered public comment at a public hearing; and,
WltEREAS~ the City Council finds that the development proposal meets or exceeds
the Standards for Determination, Section 26.500.040, for the following reasons:
1. The project would provide for much needed employee housing to meet the stated
goals of the Aspen Area Community Plan;
2. The subject property is currently owned by the City of Aspen;
3. As contemplated, the development project would be initiated and carried out by
the City of Aspen for employee housing to meet the demand of employees of the
City of Aspen organization; and,
4. The project stands to be of higher quality through utilizing a multifaceted
approach with a diverse COWOP task team, including neighbors of the project.
WlrlEREAS, the City Council finds that this Resolution furthers and is necessary
for the promotion of public health, sa/et)', and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ASPEN, COLORADO THAT:
Section 1
Pursuant to Section 26.500.040 of the Land Use Code, the proposed City of Aspen's
affordable housing project at 220 Puppy Smith Road is determined to be eligible
development necessary for the Convenience and Welfare of the Public.
Section 2
Pursuant to Section 26.500.050(B)(b), the procedure and standards for review of the
affordable housing project shall be:
Process: 1. Initial review by the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) for determination of
historic status of the existing building (in public meeting).
2. Community Development and Interdepartmental Technical StaffReview.
3. Task Force Team project development and review (in public hearings). Task Force
Team develops and formulates reconnnendation to HPC and City Council.
4. Formal review and action by the HPC (in public heating).
5. Formal review' and action by City Council (in public heating).
Standards: 1. Section 26.415.01003)(4), Development involving the inventory of historic sites and
shmctures or development in an "H", Historic Overlay District, Minor Development.
2. Section 26.445.050, Review Standards: Minor Planned Unit Development.
3. Section 26.440.050, Review Standards: Specially Planned Area, if determined to be
necessary during project development and review.
4. Section 26.425.040, Review Standards: Conditional Uses, if detenuined to be
necessary during project development and review.
Section 3
Pursuant to Section 26.500.050(B)(c), the Task Force Team to design and review the
development proposal shall include representatives f~om the following:
Aspen City Council
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (1)
Asper~Pitldn County Housing Board (1)
Historic Preservation Commission (1)
Plmming and Zoning Conunission (2)
Post Office (Aspen District) (1)
Service/Commercial/Industrial Zone District (1)
Aspen Consolidated Sanitation District (1)
Infill Advisory Group (1)
Public (2 members required)
City of Aspen Community Development and other departments
Section 4
Pursuant to Section 26.500.050(B)(d), the timeframe for the procedures to be used to review
the proposed development shall be completed wittfin approximately eight (8) months from
the date of this resolution.
1. Initial review by the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) for determination of
historic status of the existing building by October 1, 2000.
2. Community Development and Interdepartmental Technical Staff Review by October
15, 2000.
3. Task Force Team project developmant and review by January 15, 2001.
4. Formal review and action by the HPC by February 15, 2001.
5. Formal review and action by City Council by March 31, 2001.
FINALLY, adopted, passed and approved th/s 28th day of August, 2000.
Attest:
Approved as to form:
· I-~h'-~"{Vorcest~r, C~ty Attorney
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