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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.apz.19790410 BRADFORD PUBLISHINGi CO., DENVER , ' RECORD OF PROCEEDI....GS Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission April 10, 1979 Regular Meeting The Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission at 5:00 PM in the City Council Chambers. Welton Anderson, Olaf Hedstrom and Nancy and Richard Grice of the Planning Office held a regular meeting on April 10, 1979, Members present were Charles Collins, McDonnell. Also present were Karen Smith and Mayor Stacy Standley. PMH Housing and Transferable Density Rights Master Plan, Roaring Fork East and Buttermilk Areas Victorian Square Condominiumization, Subdivision Exemption Mayor Standley was present to introduce this item to the P&Z. He said the idea of TDR is something the City and County explored about five years ago but the County had to drop consideration because they must wait for the state to adopt it. The adoption of the GMP made the concept of TDRs more workable. Based on a survey of tourists, most prefer lodge accommo- dations but choose a condo because of the state of many of the lodges in Aspen. Most developers opt to build condo units because of the profit and management advantages. He stated his concern for the increasing number of employees that must move downvalley to continue to work in Aspen. This effects the attitude of the employees and the town. He noted the location of the lodges in question on a map. Most of these lodges are nonconforming in their zones and cannot do extensive repair and renovation. Most of these lodges are located out of the lodge districts and are not easily accessible to the commercial core. He gave an example of how the concept would work: a twenty unit lodge which is worth roughly $600,000 would be bought for $300,000(the land remains with the owner) and the owner would receive 10 TDRs($30,000/unit divided into the replacement cost of $300,000). These TDRs are exempt from GMP and can be used by the developer or sold to another. The city gains these units as employee housing and the developer gains tourist accommodations. Standley noted that Hans Cantrup presently has two lodges that he is willing to trade with this system and the city would gain this employee housing. Standley noted that these TDRs could be sold one by one by the developer if he wishes. Collins asked if this would increase the density in the tourist zone. Smith said yes but not above the allowed FAR. Standley said he estimated 12-14 lodges that could use this tradeoff. He noted that some would need to install kitchens and most would need some renovation. Hedstrom said he liked the way it scattered employee housing through the community instead of one big employee housing proj ect. Hedstrom moved to endorse with enthusiastic approval the PMH and TDR proposal contained in the memorandum of March 30 and request the Planning Office to advise the commission on these questions: 1) Can the proposal be implemented without additional legislation, 2) Is there a proposal on the mechanics of doing so, Anderson seconded. All in favor, motion approved. Anderson moved to table the Master Plan on Roaring Fork East and Buttermilk areas, McDonnell seconded. All in favor, motion approved. Grice introduced the application. Garfield and Hecht wish to condominiumize the offices with no rental units involved. City Engineering has no problem with the application and recommend approval without condition. The City Attorney and Planning Office concur. -2- Regular Meeting Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission April 10, 1979 Hedstrom moved to recommend exemption from the subdivision regulations the proposed condominiumization of the Victoria Square Office Building inasmuch as the purposes and intents of the regulations have been satisfied and there will be no increase in density and no residential units involved, Anderson seconded. All in favor, motion approved. Buckwheat Subdivision Grice introduced the application. He noted that the public Preliminary Plat hearing was opened and closed at the last meeting. The proposal is to split this parcel into two pieces, one which would contain the eight unit Buckwheat apartments and the other parcel would be 6,028 square feet and contains an existing single family dwelling. No additional development rights would accrue from this subdivision. The owner wishes to sell the single family residence to the occupant. Grice noted that the Water Department claims no responsi- bility for the six inch service line which connects to the trunk line. The Fire Marshal feels an additional fire hydrant will be necessary. The City Engineering Department has five conditions suggested for approval. The Planning Office recommends approval subject to the conditions requested by the various departments. Hedstrom moved to grant approval of the preliminary plat submission of the Buckwheat Subdivision subject to the following conditions: 1) the installation of a fire hydrant as requested by the Fire Marshal, 2) the acknowledgement of responsibility for the six inch service line connecting the two buildings to the Aspen Metro Sanitation trunk line, 3) satisfaction of the City Engineer's five problems con- tained in his memorandum of April 2, 1979, McDonnell seconded. All in favor, motion approved. Downtown Beautification, Mall Expansion Program Nolan Rosall of Gage Davis and Associates was present to deliver a slide presentation on the proposed Mall expansion and the Downtown Beautification proposal. Anderson moved to adjourn the meeting, McDonnell seconded. All in favor, motion approved. Meeting adjourned at 7:00 PM. ~/~ ");~~d'" Sheryl ~en, Deputy City .J Clerk , / ~