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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.apz.19710525 FO~llI 50 C. F. HOECKEL B. a. 8t L. CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves Regular Meeting Aspen Planning & Zoning May 25, 1971 Four o'clock p.m., Commission Members Robin Molny, James Adams, Irwin Harland, Charles Collines and Charles Vidal visited the sites of stream margin requests of Charles and Pat Maddalone; Walter Strong and Charles Worth. Meeting was called to order by Chairman Robin Molny at 5:25 p.m in Council Chambers with James Adams, Charles Collins, Irwin Harland, William Tharp, Charles Vidal and Victor Goodhard. Also present Herb Bartel, Planner. Minutes Tharp moved to approve the minutes of May 11th and 18th as prepared and mailed by the Secretary. Seconded by Vidal. All in favor, motion carried. Aspen Institute Property Aspen Institute Property - Mr. Wakefield was present and reviewed with the Commission the master plan adopted by the Trustees of the Aspen Institute. Land is divided into three functional areas: Resort Area (including Four Seasons Restaurant, Chalets, Condominiums, Health Center, Tennis Courts and other recreational activities) This area has room for two additional chalets. Administrative Area (including Paepcke Auditorium, Seminar Building, Commons Building and Parking Lots. Affiliated Institutions. (Physics Building.) Concept of the plan is to cluster facilities that are compatible. Remaining area is now in green space. Question is whether it is to the Institute and City's advantage to have the zoning changed. The master plan adopted by the Institute can be completed with present zoning. It was pointed out the original feeling of the Commission was to set up an Institutional zoning catagory under the zoning ordinance. If this plan is filed as a fixed plan, this would be more restrictive than a change in the zoning. Chairman Robin Molny left the meeting. Question was raised as to what the Institute plans to do with the land across the river. Mr. Wakefield informed the Commission, there are no immediate plans only plans to leave open as a buffer and to construct walking and hiking trails. Mr. Wakefield further stated the Institute is willing to consider an offer from someone to buy the resort area and take it over subject to restrictions that it would conform to the Institute's Master Plan. It it is taken over and run in a commercial way, it will have to be doubled in order to make it feasible. Commission request the Institute come back to the Commission with definite outlines of the three catagories (boundary wise) in order for the Commission to reach a decision. Air Pollution Air Pollution ~ Mr. Ralph Brendes, Attorney, was present and request the Planning and Zoning Commission pass a resolution opposing the construction of a large plant in _ ~_,",. .v...."...__,.~ ,.."...._,~ ___ .. _~_"'_""_~",,__ "_"~.____' '., ....~... ".'"'.""'-"""~.~~"'.,. .",.,_...- ..-." - ~",~"-" . RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves FORllI'O C.F.HOECKELB.B.8t L. CO. Regular Meeting, Aspen P & Z, 5/25/71 Paonia, Colorado. Presently same type of plant located in the Four Corners area which is causing air pollution in areas located a considerable distance from the plant. Environmental Task Force feels Aspen will be affected since we are directly in the path of prevailing winds. A number of citizens (830 to date) have signed a petition against the installation of this power plant. This petition will be presented at a hearing to be held in Durango. Reasons pointed out for this location are this is near a source of low grade coal which will be strip mined and easier to ship electricity than coal and number two, buildin~ in open spaces and areas with less population and where there would be less opposition. Harland moved that the Chairman be instructed to compose a letter to go to the hearing and to investigate by way of the Rocky Mountain Center on the Environment of their involvment as a guideline. Seconded by Tharp. All in favor, motion carried. Stream Margin Requests - Maddalone Strong Worth Stream Margin Requests - Charles and Pat Maddalone - Mr. Bartel stated that in viewing the site feel the elevation is such that the property would have to be served by septic tank, and the Sanitarian should check this out and assure the Commission that no pollution to the river will occur. Charles Vidal left the meeting. Mr. Bartel stated the Board should also be concerned with access along the river on both sides for trails. Mr. Bene- dict has existing trails that could be used but would need a written agreement to assure this. Tharp moved that the Planning and Zoning recommend to the Building Inspector that a permit for building be approved subject to the following conditions: (1) Sanitation system be approved by the City/County Sanitarian; (2) Applicant accept all flooding risk; (3) And subject to approval of the Board of Zoning Adjustment ruling on the access road for this site. Seconded by Goodhard. Roll call vote _ Goodhard aye; Harland aye; Collins aye; Tharp aye; Adams aye. Motion carried. Walter Strong -Mr. Bartel stated in viewing this site a problem exists of trash over the bank and it is felt by the sanitation department that if a majority of it is not picked up, it may erode into the river. Also the lot is in size too small for a septic tank system and should be de- veloped only if hooked up to the sanitation district serving this area. Also a joint easement should be obta~ned for sewer and path along the river. Harland moved that the Commission instruct the Building Inspector to issue a permit on this said lot (West 45' of West End Street, Block 27, East Aspen) providing that the trash is removed to the satisfaction of the sanitarian -2- ,~ RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves FORM 'I C. f. HOECKEL B. B.1t L CO. Regular Meeting, Aspen P & Z, 5/25/71 and that the applicant be required to be connected to an existing or proposed future sewer system. Seconded by Tharp. Roll call vote - Tharp aye; Harland aye; Goodhard aye; Collins aye; Adams aye. Motion carried. Charles Worth - Commission reported they were concerned with flooding in this area, and additional lot requests in this same area that would also require consideration under the stream margin regulations (6rto 8 additional lots) Commission agreed to table this request and it be considered on the next agenda specifically lots 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 and request the City Engineer also be present for his comments. NSC Neighborhood Shopping Center - Mr. Bartel explained the proposal needs additional definitions and procedures for review of these regulations. Harland moved to adopt the coneept of Neighborhood Shopping Concept subject to additions or corrections by Mr. Bartel ahd to be presented in legal language. Seconded by Tharp. Roll call vote - Harland aye; Goodhard aye; Collins aye; Tharp aye; Adams aye. Motion carried. Transportation Committee Transportation Committee - Vice Chairman Adams reported the Committee is due one more-member. Suggested list of Bob Lewis, Dick Arnold and Dr. Whitcomb was submitted. Harland moved to refer this list to the RSA Board for their selection of an additional member to the Transpor- tation Committee. Seconded by Collins. All in favor, motion carried. Vice Chairman Adams reminded Mr. Harland and Mr. Tharp their terms on the Commission would be expiring July 1st. Bikeways Bikeways - Mr. Bartel reported the City has placed an order for bike stands for the downtown area; have asked lodge owners to comment on locations; lodge owners will be working with bike rentals so that bikes can be rented from the lodges. Have sent information dealing with bikeway along Highway 82 from town to Independence Camp Ground for comment from the State Highway Officials. Working on the area around the golf course and submitted map showing a general alignment for bikeways through town. Will try and implement what can be done without funds this summer. Representative80f the Environmental Task Force was present and read resolution supporting bikeways and offering financial support. Soil Survey Soil Survey - Mr. Bartel explained he is working with the County Commissioners to obtain a soil survey of Pitkin County. Cost to local entities $10,000. City would be responsible for payment of surveys in the adjacent area to the City. Funds would not be required this year but would be taken from the 1972 budget. -3- "~''', '~'''''", RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves fO~M!1 C. f. HOECKEL B. B. It L. co. Regular Meeting, Aspen P & Z, 5/25/71 Tharp moved to recommend to the City Council, the City participate in the soil survey for Pitkin County. Seconded by Harland. All in favor, motion carried. Commission agreed to authorize the Chairman to schedule hearings on zoning following annexations and so publish notice. Tharp moved to adjourn at 7:05 P. M., seconded by Goodhard. All in favor, meeting adjourned. ~~ orraine Graves, Secretary