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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.apz.19701013 , t RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves FO~M '0 C. F. HOECUl B. a. & l. co. Regular Meeting Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission Oc tober 13.70 Meeting was called to order by Chairman Robin Molny at 5:10 p.m. attended by Charles Vidal, Irwin Harland, Victor Goodhard, Jim Adams and Charles Collins. Also present were Herb Bartel, Planner, and Clayton Meyring, Building Inspector. Adams moved to approve the minutes of September 22nd as prepared and mailed by the Secretary. Seconded by Vidal. All in favor, motion carried. Chairman Molny suggested the Public Hegring on Fence Regulations be discussed later in the meeting because of no representation from the public concerning this matter. 1971 Work Program Chairman Molny presented an outline of Outstanding Work for the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission. (see att ached) Determination of Building Heights. Discussion on various methods of measuring building heights. Mr. Meyring suggested two alternatives: (1) measured perpendicular at the building (2) center mass of building. Mr. Bartel stated inorder to give a re- sonable height limit,averages should be taken par- ticularly where you have terraces. Mr. Meyring stated that relative to the Uniform Building Code, the Board of Adjustment is not concerned with height but stories. Other methods of measurement were presented by Charles Vidal, such as: taking the sq. ft. and dividing by the perimeter as in sloping roofs. Discussion ended wi th a sugges t ion that Mr. Meyring and Charles Vidal work together on this topic. Floodlight and Gas Tube Regulations. Discussion on Gas Tube Regulations including design criteria for the level of lighting and measured intensity. Concern for light concealment and over illumination; reference to Gas Stations. Mr. Meyring stated the ambiguousness of the supp>lementary regulation in Title XI pertaining to over illumination concerning signs. Several alternatives were discussed: (1) control the amount of illumination on a given use (2) measuring light intensity and (3) exposure of florescent lights. The Building Inspector indicated that he had written the Planning Advisory Service for information concerning the regulation and measuring of light intensities. Chairman Molny pro- posed the Commission to postpone further discussion until more information be presented by the ASPO. Define Floor Area. Reference to Title XI and bonus provisions was discussed'and the possibility of taking advantage of this provision and jeopardizing well de- signed buildings ex: Hannah Dustin Building. Chairman Molny and Herb Bartel decided to work together on this topic. FOIIM!l C.F.HOECKELO.B.&l.CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves Regular Meeting, Aspen Planning & Zoning Commission 10/13/70 Public Hearing Fence Regulations Ammendments Nov 3rd Election Revise 10' Rear Alley Set Back/Trash Stor~ A pro- posal was made to work with Leon Wurl to make recommen- dations concerning this matter. Further discussion on remodeling barns and the Zoning Code problem. Reference to Ammendment in Title XI dated December 9, 1968 was given and several suggestions were made concerning the need to maintain the character of the residential areas and develop design criteria that could be used as guidelines for considering conditional uses. Chairman Molny suggested that a survey be con- ducted for the areas in question to gather information on the number of barns that could be used for housing. A suggestion to keep the building in its original shape and the Chairman directed that this subject be added to the list of Outstanding Work Items. List of Street Names. Chairman Molny stated Norm Clasen is working on this and has a list of old mining claims in the Aspen area for names for new streets in Aspen. Practicability of Keeping City Hall. Mr. Bartel suggested a space analysis be made for future footage requirements and feasibility of purchasing the adjacent three lots at the end of the block be considered. A recommendation was made that Mr. Wurl, Mr. Molny and Mr. Bartel study this topic and present it to the Planning and Zoning Commission for future discussion. Use of Rubey Park. Background for the Benedict Plan for use of the property was presented. Concern for the financial cost for the temporary use of this land was discussed. Mr. Adams suggested constructing a public restroom and using the outside perimeter for parking. Charles Vidal moved a resolution be prepared to reco- mmend the city to allow a temporary use of Rubey Park for parking (1) pursue an attractive parking concealment from public view (2) time period for temporary use until an ultimate plan was presented (3) dollar expenditure be limited so as not to commit this for permanent use. Seconded by Victor Goodhard. All in favor. Motion carried. Chairman Molny distributed the Fence Regulations to members of the Commission. The Public Hearing was open and closed regarding the Fence Regulations due to non representation from the public. Discussion of highway and zoning issues that would appear on the ballot for general election. Mr. Bartel will prepare an information fact sheet for future consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission. -2- . ~"_...~".',,_,,_,-,_,_,_""""'.''"_~;_~''''""'' _ _.' ",,~_um~'"_"."'_." - ," RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves FOIIM'l C.F.HOECKELB.B.&L.CO. Regular Meeting, Aspen Planning & Zoning Commission 10/13/70 Chairman Molny moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:25 p.m. seconded by Collins and Vidal. All in favor, meeting adjourned. '",,/ n / (2/- . ~ ~~ Lorraine Graves, Secretary OUTSTANDING WORK ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ZONING CHANGES Fence; Service Yard, Storage Yard Regulations Determination of Building Heights Floodlight and Gas Tube Regulations Define Floor Area Revise 10' Rear Alley Set Back/Trash Storage EJ-im;n~t~ ,A,..t-e-da:Rt"'~1~1 11 g RESOLUTIONS TO COUNCIL List of Street Names/Norm Clasen Practicability of Keeping City Hall Use of Rubey Park PLANNING STUDIES Feasbility of Extending PUD in City Malls and Public Ways Interim Parking (Possible Land Acquisition) Sign Graphics Gas Station, Post Office, Grocery Stores Location Revise Mobile Home Regulations to Differentiate Between Mobile Home Parks and Mobile Home Subdivisions Review Master Plan, Zoning Ordinances, Capital Improvements Review Scale Control Review Uniform Building Code