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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.apz.19630115 , JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY AND COUNTY ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSIONS January 15, 1963 The joint meeting of the City and County Planning & Zoning Commissions was held at City Hall at 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday, January 15, 1963. Present were: Harald Pabst, Sam Caudill, Jim Markalunas, Fritz Benedict, Herbert Bayer, Henry Stein, Wendy Morse, Jack Walls, Ken Moore. Mr. Bayer welcomed the two new members to the County Board, Mr. Morse and Mr. Pabst. It was stated that the Secretary of the County Board is Sam caudill, and that since the re- signation of Mr. Glidden, a new chairman was needed. It was decided that a letter of appreciation be sent to Fred Glidden for his years of service to the Zoning Commissions. The first matter of business was the election of a new chairman for the County Planning & Zoning Commission. A nomination was made by Mr. Bayer that Henry Stein be made chairman, seconded by Mr. Benedict, and was unanimously carried. Mr. Bayer explained the reason for the joint meetings of the City and County Planning Commissions. He said that one member is lacking on the City board since Mr. Glidden resigned, and that it was understood that the Board was allowed to have another member also. Thus two new members should be appointed to fill the City Planning Commission. The constituency of the City Commission was reviewed: one member from the City Council, the Mayor, the City Administrator, and four members each to hold office for six years. Mr. Walls' term will expire February 1964, and Mr. Glidden's term would expire in 1968. The Mayor is aware that the Board needs members and will appoint them. Mr. Walls read the minutes of the meetings of November 26 an December 11. Mr. Bayer then brought up the unfinished business of the relationship between City Council the the Zoning Commission, and stated that action was awaited on several issues which had been presented to the City Council. Action is awaited with relation to corrections to the Weiner contract by Mr. Stewart. The contract is still not signed. Mr. Jim Smith is urging that Mr. Stewart move on this. Mr. Moore stated that the present holdup is due to delay until Mr. Newell can go over the contract. Mr. Wiener's office has received everything he has requested of the people in Aspen. Mr. Moore suggested anticipating his future needs with regard to statistics from the Accessorts office, and suggested alerting that office so as to prevent future delays. After discussion it was decided that Mr. Moore expedite the completion of the signing of the contract, as Council member. Mr. Markalunas requested that a letter be written from the Planning Commission requesting the Sanitation Board to furnish plans to Mr. Bender. Mr. Bayer stated that Mr. Stewart was to draft an ordinance on preservation of historical buildings November 26th,and that it has not been done. He was also to draft an amendment for public hearing to provide rezoning of the business section on the west end of town, which has not been done. Mr. Moore submitted a letter from property owners in that section in which they stated their feelings on the proposed rezoning. He said a new zoning map is needed to include the county. There was discussion of the proposed rezoning of the area near the bridge and the proposal to change it from business to tourist. A letter from Mr. Drew was read representing the property owners in that area. Mr. Bayer said that the City Council suggested a compromise: to keep it as business but make different regulations as to setbacks in that area. ~ - 2 - There should also be height restrictions, and certain businesses should be screened from view for appearance only, and there should be regulations with regard to the danger of cars pulling out into the traffic. Council realizes that this is a danger point, and would be willing to try this compromise at a public hearing, but it is not in favor of rezoning this area. The Planning Commission took note of the letters on the subject, and suggested that a compromise be made and be taken up at a public hearing. It was suggested that this group of property owners might meet with City Council and the Planning Commissions. A letter from Mr. Bender was read by Mr. Walls in which he requested transparencies of maps to use as base maps for the area. The Secretary will obtain them. Mr. Walls asked for figures on parking near the ski lifts for the Planner, and Mr. Pabst is to obtain them from the Aspen Ski Corporation. Mr. Bayer stated that the Planning Commission has requested answers from City Council on the following matters, and has received none: (1) the ordinances regarding temporary outdoor signs, (2) the addition to Section 7 regarding metallic surfaces, etc. which is to be included in the City zoning as in the County, (3) the amendment to Section 9 on a Building Review Committee. On this matter Mr. Moore suggested that the Planning Commission take pictures and Hrite up a rpsume of what is bad. He feels that a Building Review Committee has to be sold, and that there should be leadership shown through voluntary commitment. Mr. Bayer suggested making more use of Paragraph 9. The Building Inspector should have assistance with relation to large buildings for which permits are requested. There has been no action (4) on subdivision regulations, and it was stated that Mr. Wiener will help with regard to this matter, and perhaps his re- commendations will be accepted. (5) Mr. Markalunas said there is no policy with regard to covered sidewalks. Mr. Benedict said we are awaiting the end of winter in order to test the present covered sidewalks before making a decision. Mr. Moore suggested that a letter be written to City Council asking that a moratorium be declared in this regard until the end of the winter. Mr. Bayer stated that everything is thrown back to the Planning commission; streets, parking plan, etc., which have been presented through the year. (6) The Planning Commission's recommendations on the streets has not been adopted, and it has asked the City Manager for changes which have been made in the street planning for the use of the Tree Planting Committee. This must be done soon, or it will be too late, for the second year. Discussion followed of the proposed combining of the City and County Planning Commissions, and it was stated that legally they cannot combine, but that of late, they meet together as their problems are similar. Mr. Bayer said that the Planning Commissions obtain results with the County Commissioners, but not with the City Council. We have had no answer with regard to the closing of streets, also pro- posed. Mr. Moore said that it was decided to await the Planner on this matter. Mr. Walls stated that better co- ordination should be established between City Council and the Planning Commission before the Planner submits drawings. With regard to filling the vacancies on the City Planning Commission, Mr. Moore felt that with two more architects, Riohard Lai and Ted Mularz, the Commission would be top-heavy with professional persons, and felt there should be more citizens at large, in order to sell planning to the people. Mr. Moore asked the Commissions' attitude regarding the annexation of Riverside, and felt that City Council should be advised on its implications. He felt that suoh an evaluation would be a service to City Council. - 3 - Mr. Stein stated that the work of the Board of Adjustment should be reoognized. Mr. Bayer felt that there should be a meeting with the Board of Adjustment. Mr. Wiener told Mr. Bayer that Aspen is the best planned oommunity he had gone into to start planning. It was felt that there should be a joint meeting of the Planning Commission and the City Council. The recommendations with regard to the Planning Commission budget for 1963 were not adopted. The agenda for a meeting of the two bodies would be primarily coordination. Mr. Pabst suggested a series of Aspen seminars with Mr. Wiener. The meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M. Jack Walls, Secretary Recorded by Bette Gallagher