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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.apz.19701222 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves rORM ~D C. F. H OECKEL B. B. III L. CO. Regular Meeting Aspen Planning and Zoning December 22,1970 Meeting was called to order by Chairman Robin Molny at 5:10 p.m. with William Tharp, Victor Goodhard and Charles Collins. Tharp moved to approve the minutes of December 8, seconded by Goodhard. All in favor, motion carried. Doremus/Fleisher Rezoning Request Doremus/Fleisher Rezoning Request - Chairman Molny reported the Commission had held a study session on this request and the following determinations were made: General: There is a clear indication that there is an insufficiency of the type of zoning which would encourage the construction of long-term rental apartments, i.e. R-MF Residential Multiple Family. The area in which the subject property is located was many structures which were constructed prior to the adoption of the Aspen Area General Plan and are now non-conforming uses, rezoning the subject property would require amendment to the Plan. Pro Rezoning - (1) Applicants intend to build accommodations for 40 to 48 persons as soon as possible. (2) An opportunity exists to expand R-MF in the general area and clean up non- conforming uses. (3) Although traffic would enter Highway 82 from subject area, it would be within acceptable limits. Con Rezoning - (1) No changes in the character of the area have occurred. (2) Existing zoning is correct and in compliance with the adopted plan for the area. (3) Zoning is available that could be developed for multi-family dwellings. (AR-lZone) (4) The increase in density in this location would have an undersirable effect on the neighbor- hood. Recommendation to Council - The Planning Commission is committed to the study of and recommendation for the inclusion of RMF type zoning in the existing AR-l Zone. AR-l is presently too extensive and a combination with R~MF as a condition use subject to the approval of the Planning Commission is contemplated. The Planning Commission recommends denial of the application for rezoning by Doremus/Fleisher Company. Goodhard moved to send this recommendation to the City Council for their public hearing. Seconded by Collins. Roll call vote - Tharp aye; Harland aye; Goodhard aye; Collins aye; Molny aye. Motion carried. pathobiological Center Pathobiological Center - Herb Bartel, Planner, stated the purpose of this appearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission is so that the Planning and Zoning can develop a file for the Board of Zoning Adjustment's consideration. Identify areas of concern and aspects of the case. The principals involved in this case are Mrs. Walter Paepcke, University of Colorado Medical Center and the Aspen Center of Environmental Studies. - RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves FOIlMIO C.F.HOECKELB.B.1ll l-. co. Regular Meeting, Aspen P & Z, 12/22/70 Mr. Robert Delaney representing Mrs. Paepcke reported an application has been made for a building permit and an application to appear before the Board of Zoning Adjustment. Applications include a plot plan; drawings background of the project in the form of a letter. The location of the project is in the R-6 Zone, easterly of Mrs. Paepcke's residence; north of the Middle School and overlooks Hallam Lake and Rio Grande Property. Area is surrounded by land- scaping and trees. The program which brings this about is Mrs. Paepcke desired by some means to preserve the Hallam Lake area, and retain this area in its natural state. Stipulations are made between all parties concerned that the property will be used for educational, research and open space. The R-6 Zone permits construction of schools. Will have adequate parking (30 spaces); setbacks are adequate and height meets the requirements of the zoning code The areas of concern that have been expressed are: traffic flow and congestion; nature of the use of the facility and hous ing . Dr. King of the University of Colorado stated the property and building will belong to the University of Colorado. The University presently has programs in the Aspen Area in the summer time. The Pathobiological Institure has been meeting previously in the Middle School in the summer time and has about 125 participants. Program lasts from 8 to 10 days. New techniques in education makes other locations in Aspen undesirable; there is no science library and no laboratory. Dr. King reviewed with the Commission the structure of the building. James Adams arrived. Dr. King stated 90% of the conferences that would be using the building would have a a maximum 50 participants. All conferences would be of an educational or cultural nature. Permanent personnel would include an executive director, one secretary and the custodian. There would be no housing on the site at all. Mrs. Walter Paepcke gave the background on the property and stated her desire to preserve the area. Mr. Sam Caudil, architect for the school district, stated he was in favor of the concept of encouraging cultural and educational facilities, only concern is for ingress and egress to the property due to its close proximity to the elementary and middle school. Also concerned with area necessary for expansion of the schools in this area. Mr. Peter Guy, President of the school board, stated the board's concerns are planning for the existing Middle School and traffic circulation in this area. It has been felt a good idea to close off the street between the two schools for mall area, this project may preclude this idea. -2- RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves FOIIM'O C.F.HOECKELB.B..!<L.CO. Regular Meeting, P & Z, 12/22/70 Discussed the vacation of the street behind the Middle School. Mr. Richard Lee, Superintendent of the School District, informed the Commission the ingress and egress to the parking places is only 10' wide and right along the fence of Mrs. paepcke's property. This could end up being only one-way. It was reported Dr. King will be in charge of determining the kind of conferences. Peak use will be in the summertime. Tharp moved to schedule a special meeting on December 29th at 5:00 p.m. to draft comments to be made a part of the Board of Zoning Adjustment File. Seconded by Adams. Roll call vote - Adams aye; Tharp aye; Harland aye; Goodhard aye; Collins aye; Molny aye. Planner Bartel submitted a list of potential groups represented on the goals task force and request comments from the Commission. Tharp moved to adjourn at 6:30 p.m., seconded by Collins. All in favor, motion carried. c~~- ~ Lorraine Graves, Secretary