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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.apz.19700224 -. .. . RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves FOIIlI'~ c. f. "O~CKEL 8. B. II: L. CO. Regular Meeting Aspen Planning & Zoning February 24, 1970 Meeting was called to order at 5:10 p.m. by Chairman Robin Mo1ny with Francis Whitaker, James Breasted, Tom Wells, Charles Vidal. William Tharp unexcused, John Gilmore excused, Minutes Vidal moved to approve the minutes of January 27, 1970 and February 3, 1970 as prepared and mailed by the Secretary. Seconded by Breasted. All in favor, motion carried. Transit System Aspen Transit System - Mr. Steven Murphy was present to request a recommendation from the Commission to City Council and finally a recommendation to Regional Service Authority to set up a private corporation along with RSA to study transit system. (Proposal submitted to the Commission) Would like to work this out with the Ski Corporatinn, Wildcat and RSA, which would divide the cost and make such a system more feasible. Density,Open Space Chairman Mo1ny read correspondence from the City Attorney and documentation from Jerry Brown relative to the two proposals on density and open space. Letter from Nancy Ward was read by Chairman Mo1ny relating to parking on city right-of-way. Mr. Whitaker to discuss this with Ms. Ward due to this being a City Council matter. Chairman Mo1ny stated by adopting the P & Z proposal, there is less chance of development downtown in the coming season. Mr. Mo1ny further stated another hearing would have to be scheduled on the defitions of boarding house, rooming house and dormitory and also a clearer definition on the regulations for the figuring of height measurement. Further informed the Commission, Attorney Kern is working further on the definition of frontage. Mr. Whitaker pointed out mixed use should be encouraged in the downtown and discourage complete accommodations in the AR-1 zone. Mr. Whitaker outlined Jerry Brown's recommendations. (See attached) Mr. Wells moved Francis Whitaker and Robin Mo1ny be authorized to prepare a draft ordinance based on Jerry Brown's outline and previous discussion. Seconded by Whitaker. Roll call vote - Vidal aye; Wells aye; Breasted aye; Whitaker aye; Mo1ny aye. Highway Committees Highway 82 - Chairman Mo1ny informed the Commission of Council's action of the previous evening which authorized the P & Z to deal with Highway 82 in the following manner: (1) form committees necessary, (2) authorized to spend funds from the budget of the P & Z to ascertain scope of work and cost of consultants for a reconnaissance study of Highway 82. Chairman Molny recommend advisory committees be appointed at this time. (1) Sub-committee of resource advisors, Fitzhugh Scott has a list of people; (2) Another sub-committee consisting of representatives of important factions of the community, John McBride has a - 1 - Advisory .r ~ RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves ~OR" II C. f. HO[CKEL B. 8. Ii l. CQ. Reg. Meeting, P & Z, 2/24/70, continued. Advisory Committees list of people for this committee. Mr. Scott recommend the following: Bob Lewis, Dr. Etter, Ernest Zanger, Tom Wells, Ken Moore, John Burns, Jim Dodge. Charles Vidal stated he was concerned about spending funds on Highway 82. This will dilute the Planning and Zoning Commission from getting funds for future projects. If these people are this interested in the highway, they should also be that interested in getting a planner. Highway problem can be solved for $3,000 or $4,000 the Highway Department has already done the preliminary studies. Chairman Molny suggest that a good committee could be shaped, added to, etc., to deal with all planning problems. Tom Wells stated any consultant will want a citizens committee that represents the community, should appoint McBride's committee and just have Scott's committee available. There should be only one planning oriented committee. John McBride named the following persons as an advisory committee: Fritz Benedict, Rollie Herberg, Darcy Brown, Whip Jones, Harry Weiss, King Woodward, Carl Nutzhorn and John McBride. Mr. Whitaker sugges t the Commissionthink about these advisory committees until such time as the consultant is here. Mr. Nutzhorn stated if the highway is lost, the committee would be involved with transportation. Committee should function on that purpose, do not think we should back off now, what is done now will affect what the highway department does, accept the committees. Vidal moved we consider both these gruups as resource people for the P & Z Commission and Commission establish a charge and responsibility to submit to this advisory group on the functions P & Z wish them to do. Seconded by Whitaker. Roll call vote - Vidal aye; Whitaker aye; Wells aye; Breasted aye; Molny aye. Consultants Chairman Molny stated he would write the letters to the consultants, Commission agreed to limit the number of names to 5. Will have to visit these consultants at their offices and would like the Commission to set a target date. Commission agreed March 9th would be the target date for submitting a recommendation to Council. Project Priorities Mr. Wells suggest the Commission establish the projects in priorities and establish the costs involved with each project as relates to planning. Establish dollar amounts for each faze. - 2 - 'I RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves FORM,! C.f..,OrCKELB.B.&L.CQ. Reg. Meeting, P & Z, 2/24/70, continued. Chairman Molny request those members working on the items March 3rd Hearing for public hearing on March 3rd, get their recommendations to the Secretary so they can be typed and sent out to the members. Highway Mr. Nutzhorn request the Planning and Zoning send an official letter to the State Highway Department requesting a cost study for 2-2lane highway from Woody Creek to Aspen. Mr. Vidal stated this would be up to the consultant or planner to contact the State on alternate routes. Mr. Nutzhorn withdrew his request. Whitaker moved to adjourn at 6:40 p.m., seconded by Wells. All in favor, meeting adjourned. ~~~~ Lorraine Graves, Secretary ~,,,,,,,",,"-"''''-~''-'-'''"- .