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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.apz.19680404 , -I , RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves FORM5G C.F.HOECKEL9.e.1ll L. CO. Special Meeting Aspen Planning & Zoning April 4, 1968 Special Meeting was called to order at 5:10 p.m. with the following present: Chairman William Tharp Mayor Robert Barnard Francis Whitaker George Heneghan Joel Hartmeister - excused absence Councilman Johb Benninghoff - excused absence Quorum present. Chairman Tharp stated the special meeting was called for the purpose of considering a plan presented by Hodge and Oliver including commercial on the first floor and underground parking. Originally a plan was submitted to the Planning and Zoning which was rejected. The plan submitted includes 9,000 sq.ft. of commercial space with the possibility of an additional 4,000 sq.ft. depending upon the parking required for the commercial uses. Total floor space above grade 16,000 sq.ft. per floor - 3 floors of condominium units. Mr. Willson representing Hodge and Oliver reported their feeling was that this project would fit in with the surrounding uses. Have no committments on the commercial spaces at this time. Plan to sell the condominiums but will keep the commercial spaces and manage these. George Heneghan questioned the Building Inspector if there was any reason not to issue a permit. Marvin Reynolds reported no. Francis Whitaker stated that the plan meets all the requirements of the review check list and saw no reason for not approving same. Tom Benton questioned the Commission on their responsibility for the welfare of the community as relates to the overloaded sanitation district and facilities. Any new project would increase the load on those facilities which are presently overloaded. Also consider the Master Plan and its intent for the use of this land. Mr. Benton reported the intended use for this land as faras the Master Plan is concerned, was for expansion of the business district for the City for the next 20 years. Consider this project in relation to the surrounding property uses and this piece of property is vital to the expansion of the commercial district. Consider the traffic and parking involved with this project. Also the Commission has the responsibility to consider this project as relates to its affect on the neighboring property. Tom Daly stated this project would be in direct competition with his new project and he had no objection to this bunding. George Heneghan questioned if sometime in the future the streets were made Nil 12 . : - RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves FORM5Q C.F.HOECKELB.B.SlL.CO. Special Meeting, P & Z, 4/4/68, continued. into pedestrian oriented malls, could this project be serviced from Spring Street. Mr. Willson stated it could be. Mayor Barnard stated he was confused on the purpose of this meeting. He was told the purpose was to consider this project in relation to one entire block of parking underground and negoiating with the City for leasing these parking spaces. Mr. Willson stated that this was not their intention of this meeting. Would be willing to cooperate with the City on a garage but the intent for this meeting is only to consider these plans. Have modified the plan to include the suggestions made by the Commission of commercial space and underground parking and would like consideration at this meeting on the modified plan presented. Mayor Barnard stated he was mislead on the purpose of the meeting, therefore, Mayor Barnard left the meeting. Chairman Tharp stated the Mayor's action was unexcusable and there existed a lack of quorum due to the Mayor leaving the meeting. Request Secretary Graves call Councilman Benninghoff to see if he could be present for a quorum. Francis Whitaker stated, "I'll be dammed", and request it be made a part of the record. Francis Whitaker stated he did not feel the Commission coihld hold up the plans as relates to sanitation facilities. Also felt this use of the land was a good one. If condominiums are close to the mountain there is not as much of a traffic problem since the people can park their cars and walk to the lifts or the commercial district. Mrs. Lane reported she lives below the sewer plant and it is already polluting the river and it smells all the time. Banners - Administrator Wurl and George Odier request the views of the Commission on 50 banners received, free of charge, from Continental Airways advertising Ski Aspen. Commisson agreed they did not like the banners and suggest the City return them with a thank you. Mayor Barnard and Councilman Benninghoff arrived. Chairman Tharp stated the Mayor's action was unexcusable and if he had not returned to the meeting he would be considered as an unexcused absence and after 3 unexcused absences a person is off the commission. Councilman Benninghoff stated he came to the meeting in order to make a quoruIT and would abstain from voting due to a lack of knowiliegge on what was being considered. Commission request a legal op1n10n be obtained on the vo~ing procedure and its affect on the vote if a person abstains from voting. Mayor Barnard pointed out the original submission of plans was rejected on the grounds of its affect on surrounding preoperty. These plans are not complete plans. Only one set of plans have been submitted. N9 13 ,-~ RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves FORM 50 C.F.HOECKHB.B.&l.CO. Special Meeting, P & Z, 4/4/68, continued. Bruce Sutherland submitted an additional plan to make the required 2 sets of plans. Francis Whitakermade a motion the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the plans to the Building Inspector. Seconded by George Heneghan. Mayor Barnard stated it is not the intention of the C-l District to take prime commercial land and put 108 homes stacked up in a pile or projects of non-commercial uses. Discussed whether this set of plans was a new set of plans or a modified set of the original submission. Mayor Barnard stated since the original set of plans were rejected and this plan is a modified set of the original plans, could not vote on this plan. Chairman Tharp stated he felt this to be a new set of plans. Mr. Willson stated this wa3 not a new submission, but have incorporated the suggestions of the Planning and Zoning made earlier in this plan. Roll call vote - George Heneghan aye; Francis Whitaker aye; Councilman Benninghoff abstain; Mayor Barnard nay; Chairman Tharp nay. I believe this to be a tie vote. Francis Whitaker made a motion to adjourn at 6:00 p.m., seconded by George Heneghan. All in favor, meeting adjourned. /-~ ..- . . .,.-.-- /" ~~t'~. L----' Lorraine Graves, Secretary Nil 14