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Home My WebLink Aboutminutes.apz.19730405 '" ~ RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves fORM 'C C. F. H()lCKd B. B.II L CO. Regular Meeting Aspen Planning & Zoning April 5, 1973 Meeting was called to order by Chairman Jim Adams at 5:30 p.m. with Bruce Gillis, Vic Goodhard, Anthos Jordan and Barbara Lewis. Also present City/ County Planner Herb Bartel, Fred Wooden, City Engineer Dave Ellis. Gillis moved to approve the minutes of the last meeting as prepared and mailed by the Secretary. Seconded by Lewis. All in favor, motion car- ried. Open Space Amendment Chairman Adams opened the public hearing on the Open Space Amendment. Herb Bartel explained that the proposed amendment to Chapter 24 provided that landscaping shall be with living materials- stairways and overhead walkways are not part of the 25% open space requirement. Bartel further ex- plained that the amendment provided 6 points to deter- mine whether or not the requirements had been met: 1) The minimum dimension of the side of the open space which is open to a street shall be one-half (1/2) of the dimension of that side of the building site, or one hundred feet, whichever is less. (2) The minimum depth of the open space which is open to a street shall be ten (10) feet measured at right angles from the front lot line. (3) The open space shall be continuous and not obstructed with building appurtenances and appen- dages. (4) Required open space shall be not more than four (4) feet above nor more than ten (10) feet below the existing grade of the street which abuts said open space. (5) All open space shall be landscaped and main- tained in a natural manner. (6) Prior to the issuance of a hlilding permit the City Building Inspector shall require site plans and drawings of any required open space, including a landscaping plan, in order to ensure compliance with this Section. Herb Bartel further requested P&Z consideration of amend- ment and recommendations to accompany ordinance to Coun- cil. Chairman Adams closed the public hearing. Bruce Gillis moved to approve the amendment as such. Seconded by Lewis. All in favor, motion carried. Interim Zoning Ordinance 9, Series of 1973 Chairman Adams opened the public hearing on Interim Zoning Herb Bartel explained that Ordinance #9, Series of 1973, provides for the temporary suspension of the issuance of building permits which would be prohibited by a pending zoning amendment for which procedures to amend the Text of Chapter 24 of the Aspen Municipal Code of the Aspen Zoning District Map have been properly initiated by the City. No building permits would be issued by the Build- ing Inspector for a period of (1) year following P & Z .~........~...~".."-".,,,~ I"" , RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 00 Leaves FO~M" c. r. YO~(-KeL B. B. II l, co, Regular Meeting Aspen Planning & Zoning April 5, 1973 recommendations in the case of proposed amendments to the Zoning Map, and (6) months following the date of such recommendations in the case of all other proposed amendments. Herb Bartel further pointed out that the City Council authorized the P & Z to consider this amendment. Chairman Adams closed the Public Hearing. Bruce Gillis moved to recommend this amendment to City Council. Seconded by Jordan. All in favor, motion carried. Fred Hibberd Hibberd submitted a Geological and Subsoil report by Chen and Associates. The following points were made in the report: (1) subsurface drainage is apparently good; (2) ability to support light-weight structures is adequate (recommend more surface and subsurface in- vestigations); (3) Geological conditions- steep slope, recommend as little excavating as possible; (4) Foot- ings could be designed for a maximum soil pressure of 3,000 to 5,000 per square foot. Hibberd also submitted a supplement to the design re- quirements and reviewed with the Commission his pre- liminary subdivision plat including placement of utili- ties, excavated areas, parking, access (trams). Mr. Hibberd explained the units are not designed for rental occupancy and the density is.lower than what is allowed. Letters were submitted from part of the adjoining pro= perty owners relating they agree with the concept of the development. Mr. Willard Clapper, Fire CHief, was present and stated his concern on access. Dave Ellis, City Engineer stated that he felt by the time this developmeTIt is complete feel there will be additional requirements relating to fire controls within a project. Mr. Hibberd stated he is requesting an exemption since the development area has already been platted into lots and blocks, and recommendations that would comply with the request of the Board of Adjustment as outlined in their minutes of December 7, 1972. Commission agreed to table this request pending further clarification relating to fire control measures, water pressure, drainage, etc. Mountain Queen Site Plan and Preliminary subdivision plat submitted. Mr. Bartel explained the City Council did approve a modification to the previously agreed upon agreement relating to street dedications. Planning office is FORI>' ", c. r. H~ECI(,:L B. B. I> L. LO. - RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves Regular Meeting Aspen Planning & Zoning April 5, 1973 Blue Sky, Inc. Weaver Subdivision Four Percent Dedication Benedict Stream Margin Request requesting consideration at this time of the following items: (1) thru street alignment; (2) retaining wall constructed on the upper side of the road; (3) re- quest adequate fire protection measures; (4) request drainage plan for the site; (5) committment from the City relating to adequate water pressure and (6) dedi- cation of the 4% open space. Applicant to substantiate these items at the next meeting. Outline development plan was submitted. Applicants submitted a reciprocal easement agreement; land use application to BLM although was told by BLM this land was leased to the City and the area access is up to the City; water will be available by the 1st of October, City to install a 12" main; Sanitation Department agrees to install sewer at which time it is requested; willing to go along with a letter from the home owners association; agree to share the cost of paving 1/2 of Ute Avenue to the park; Benedict agrees to access thru lot 1 for utilities; additional plans will have to be made on the drainage problem. Goodhard moved to approve the preliminary plat based on the above conditions being met. Seconded by Gillis. All in favor with exception of Lewis who voted nay. Motion carried. Attorney Bruce Kistler was present and stated previ- ously desired to file for an exemption since the area is already subdivided, but feel because of the access problem will follow the subdivision procedures. Would like to request at this time a 14 day filing exemption prior to the May 1st meeting. Assistant Planner Wooden stated the Planning office has no objection to that ex- emption if the applicant is willing to hand carry the notices to those persons, etc. who are required to be notified. Applicant concurred to hand carry. Exemp- tion granted. Planning office request the Planning and Zoning Com- mission schedule a public hearing to clarify under the subdivision regulations that trails provided cannot be included in the 4% dedication of land. Lewis moved to schedule a public hearing on May 1st. Seconded by Goodhard. All in favor, motion carried. Commission reviewed property location and it was out- lined Mr. Benedict desires to relocate his office which will be adjacent to Ute Children's Park. No danger of flooding. Planning Office recommends that an easement be granted to comply with the trail system shown on the river plan. - ~- RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves FORM". C.F.H'JeCKELB.B.&l.CO. Regular Meeting Aspen Planning & Zoning April 5, 1973 Gillis moved to approve the stream margin request conditioned upon an easement being provided of 15' along the side of the Roaring Fork River from Ute Children's Park thru Benedict property and to City boundary line prior to the issuance of a building per- mit. Seconded by Jordan. Gillis moved to amend the motion that all construction materials be kept out of the area between the river and building site. Seconded by Lewis. All in favor, motion carried. Main Motion- All in favor, motion carried. Lewis moved to adjourn at 7:00 p.m., seconded by Good- hard. All in favor, motion carried, meeting adjourned. c