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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.apz.19700217 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves fORM ~i C. F. 1_IOEeK El B. B. & l. CO. Adjourned Meeting Aspen Planning & Zoning February 17, 1970 Meeting was called to order by Chairman Robin Molny at 5:05 p,m. with William Tharp, Francis Whitaker, John Gilmore, James Breasted and Charles Vidal. Tom Wells was excused. Jerry Brown, Consultant was also present. Bavaria Park Chairman Molny opened tLe public hearing relating to the addition of land to Bavaria Park and its acceptance to be included in the Master Plan. City Administrator Wurl sub- mitted plats showing the land donated and map showing the location relative to the City of Aspen. Also reported this is the location for the swimming pool. The following Resolution was read in full by Chairman Molny: RESOLUTION #7 Series of 1970 WHEREAS, the City of Aspen has been conveyed a tract of real property, by way of gift, for use as public park, which land is adjacent to Bavaria Park; and, WHEREAS, The City of Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission has been presented with a map of an addition to Bavaria Park, attached hereto, for amendment to the Aspen Area General Plan for the City of Aspen. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Aspen Area General Plan of the City of Aspen be amended to include said tract of land as an addition to Bavaria Park. Whitaker moved to adopt Resolution #7, Series of 1970 as read in full. Seconded by Tharp. Roll call vote - Gilmore aye; Whitaker aye; Breasted aye; Tharp aye; Vidal aye; Molnyaye. Hillyard Park Chairman Molny opened the public hearing on the donation to the City of Hillyard Park and its acceptance to be in- cluded in the Master Plan. City Administrator Wurl reported this property is located at the north side of Bleeker be- tween Fourth and Fifth Streets. Further stated Mrs. Hillyard donated the 4 lots - M, N, 0 and P. Map showing the park location was submitted by Administrator Wurl. Chairman Molny read the following Resolution #8, Series of 1970. RESOLUTION #8 Series of 1970 WHEREAS, Barbara Johnson Hillyard has offered as a gift to the City of Aspen, Lots M, N, 0 and P, Block 29, City and Townsite of Aspen, for dedication and use ex- clusively as a public park and as garden area for the en- joyment of the citizens of the City of Aspen; and, WHEREAS, the City of Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission has been presented with a map for amendment to the Aspen Area General Plan for the City of Aspen, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Aspen Area General Plan of the City of Aspen be amended to include said tract of land. Whitaker moved to adopt Resolution #8, Series of 1970 as read in full. Seconded by Breasted. Roll call vote - Vidal aye; Tharp aye; Breasted aye; Whitaker aye; Gilmore aye; Molny aye. -1- RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves FORM \1 C. r. HOECKEL B. B. & L CO. Adjourned Meeting Aspen Planning & Zoning February 17,1970 Ute Children's Park Ute Children's Park public hearing was opened by Chairman Molny calling for the acceptance in the Master Plan of this addition to the park. City Administrator Wurl pointed out the location of the park on the map submitted which is at the south side of the park. Chairman Molny read Resolution #9, Series of 1970 as follows: RESOLUTION #9 Series of 1970 WHEREAS, the City of Aspen has been conveyed a tract of real property, by way of gift, for use as a public park, which land is adjacent to Ute Children's Park; and WHEREAS, the City of Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission has been presented with a map of an addition to Ute Children's Park for amendment to the Aspen Area General Plan for the City of Aspen. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Aspen Area General Plan of the City of Aspen be amended to include said tract of land as an addition to Ute Children's Park. Whitaker moved to adopt Resolution #9, Series of 1970 as read in full. Seconded by Tharp. Roll call vote - Breasted aye; Tharp aye; Vidal aye; Whitaker aye; Gilmore aye; Molny aye. Leased Parking Space Leased Parking Space - Chairman Molny opened the public hearing and explained the hearing was called to delete the option of leasing from private sources. Leased parking from the City only. It was pointed out that the required parking spaces would have to be with the City, additional spaces could be either provided on the premises or leased through private arrange- ments. Mr. C. M. Clark was present and stated he felt it would be inequitable to have to lease from the City. Mr. Whitaker pointed out the reason for this is to begin receiving revenue from spaces and ear mark the funds for the acquiring of land for parking or parking structure. Mr. C. M. Clark questioned what would happen if private enterprise wanted to come in and do this. Mr. Wurl pointed out two problems, (1) when the City Attorney approves the lease he is only approving the form as to its legality, enforcement of the lease is another problem when leasing by private arrangement. (2) availabilitj of spaces by the City. Chairman Molny pointed out with private arrangement leasing, the ground can be used for anything but building. Councilman Walls pointed out with private arrangement leasing, the ground can be used for anything but building. Councilman Walls pointed out we would be creating a probe em by requiring leasing from the City when the spaces are not available, Creating a problem on the streets with ,) . -2- "..~~.._-- .' ""...... RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves Adjo,<rned Meeting Aspen Planning & Zoning February 17,1970 FORM'. C.F.HOECKELB.a.llL.CO. Leased Parking Space more automobiles. Administrator Wurl pointed out to require parking on the site, is the opposite of what we are trying to do with pedestrian malls, Also to wait for private enterprise may take a long time. This would not preclude private enterprise from also providing parking spaces. Under project pYiorties from the Council, the Planning and Zoning has been asked to review the parking situation. Whitaker suggest the Planning and Zoning do further work on this prior to submitting a recommendation to Council/ James Breasted pointed out the ordinance creates a fund to build a structure but at the same time enduces people to put parking on their own land. Councilman Walls stated he felt the leased parking has to be in close proximity to the buildings which would be leasing the spaces for it would for it would mean something. So a distance ~hould be included in the recommendation. Whitaker pointed out if you solve the problem in one area, this will help allover. Administrator Wurl stated if you settle on 4 locations you cannot construct all of those at one time. Follow this through and set a distance would require building them all at the same time. Tharp questioned how many spaces could the City make available at this time. Administrator Wurl reported 19 spaces on land the City owns and could provide on-surface parking. Bob Stevens suggested the City not think about a structure at this time, but provide the parking with on surface with gravel and get the revenue coming in and work towards the acquiring of land. Adm!nistrator Wurl reported in working with Chairman Molny on this, did come up with a recommended fee for guaranteed spaces and a seperate fee for those which are not 6~aranteed. Chairman Molny stated on site parking is a bad solution. This requirement created building with holes on their lots or constructing on the parking site or landscaping the parking area. Also suggested giving the option of merely paying a fee to the City. Charles Vidal reported this is done, accepting pre-payment for the spaces when they are ava::.lable. Mr. Tha:cp suggested creating a parking district which would include not only new buildings but the old as well. Administrator Wurl stated he felt this would come about in time, but this is not the time mainly due to financing. Such a small percentage of the people downtown are residents of the City to vote for such a district. Bob Stevens pointed out the City has to find a solution to the parking problem. There are many buildings that are non- conforming relative to this requirement. C. M. Clark suggested in the same ordinance provide for a trade off whereby if you lease from private source. when the Cities spaces are available you are not bound..,by the present lease. -3- -...__.,...,,~. ". ....~._-.- '-'~"-"'-"" -., . RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves FORM,. C.F.HOECKHB.B.8 L.CO. Adjourned Meeting Aspen Planning & Zoning Feb ruary 17, 1970 Chairman Molny closed the public hearing. Commission agreed to table this item for additional study. Chai.rman Molny read excerpts from an article to the Boulder City Planning Board relative to zoning in general. Density and Open Space Density and Open Space - Chairman Molny read the reco= mmendations of C. M. Clark as stated in the hearing, also read letters received from the following: Jerry Hewey, Robert Stevens, and Dorothy Rutherford. Councilman Walls stated the Planning and Zoning Commission should think deeper into the proposals and question fi the pLanning and Zoning will get the end result they desire with this proposal. Does the Planning and Zoning under the definition of open space really want the ground open from the ground to the sky. The buildings built will reflect what the ordinance entails. You need some flexibility as well as control. This proposal rules out employee housing. Planning and Zoning should consider the keeping of ice off the streets. Whitaker pointed out the Aspen Square building is set back 10', then got permission to cover it. the open space has been lost. Mr. Walls stated he felt the purpose of density regulations is to limit the number of people. Jerry Brown questioned the following: (1) Under building frontage it does not say how far back, (2) Definition of building site, does this apply to total lot area. (3) Question putting in the amount in the definition of floor area ration; (4) Open space is short of a yard so do you really need a definition fro open space. (5) Question whether you want to change the 6,000 square feet under C-C and C-l when we have 3,000 square foot lots, would be creating non-conforming lots of ore cord. Jerry Brown suggest keeping the density as it is in the AR-l and reduce only the commercial density. Whitaker moved to adjourn this meeting to Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. Seconded by Gilmore. Roll call vote - Gilmore aye; Whitaker aye; Breasted aye; Vidal aye; Tharp aye; Molny aye. Meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. .......~ ), /.~, __<J';~ '.~ L..--- Lorraine Graves, City Clerk .._,.........-~~.-,"~....".."....,.,.".,~........-...._,".".".-_. --,'-- .' - .. '_-~'^~"~~~''''-'~'''~'~~'"''''''-~''''_'.'-''''''.~''- ,',