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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.apz.19621113 J~ I I I \ \ Joint Meeting of the County and City Zoning & Planning Commissions The joint meeting of the County and City Zoning and Planning Commissions was held on Tuesday at 7:30 P.M., November 13, 1962, at City Hall. Present were: Frank Humphrey, Fred Walls, Fritz Benediet, Sam Caudill. Buchanan were also present. Glidden, Ken Moore, Jack Bill Dunaway and Buck Mr. Glidden, Chairman, opened the meeting with the reading of the minutes of October 9th. The minutes were approved as read. The Chairman read a letter from Herbert Bayer to Mr. Wiener, as well as one from Mr. Wiener to Mr. Bayer in which Mr. Wiener expressed his feelings with relation to the Hunter Creek pro- ject, stating that any approval at this time would be premature, and that such a project might seriously prejudice the develop- ment of Aspen and would compete with it. It would utilize Aspents facilities without contributing to the city itself. He also stated that a very large cash investment would be required by the promoters. Mr. Wiener felt that the Hunter Creek project should be considered within the master plan of Aspen and at a later date. Mr. Glidden then read a letter written to the County Commissioners in whiCh it was recommended that the district zoned R-lS not be changed to R-lO until a survey were made of those in that area, and that the zoning classification of B and B-1 be instituted, as this is preferable to the present unrestricted zone. Mr. Glidden read a petition from some ef those living in R-lS zoning, requesting that R-lO zoning be instituted. No action has been taken to date by the Count~ Commissioners on the above re- commendations, Which were partially the result of the public hearing. Mr. Glidden stated that Mr. Wiener had been wired the informa- tion that we had received the $30,000 governmental grant, and that he had wired back that an. associate,. Richard Bender, will be hore on November 28th for four or five days. We can then present him with the city and county prOblems, espeCially wi~ regard to SUbdivisions. It is assumed that he will take the pictures of typical buildings which Mr. Wiener wanted of the downtown section. A meeting of the City Planning & Zoning Board with the City Council was discussed, and it is to be held on Tuesday, November 20th at Sl30 P.M. at City Hall. Mr. Humphrey is to ask the Mayor if he would like the County Planning Commission members to be present at that meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to try to coordinate the workings of the City Council and its Planning Commission. It was mentioned again that the entire master plan is to cost $4S,OOO for all three phases. The Colorado State Planning Commission will receive the money from HHFA and make a contract with the planner, Zoming Commissions and the Institute. The question was again brought up by Mr. Walls in regard to the setting up of or appointment of a department in which bills for this planning can be paid. Mr. Glidden said that Clint Stewart would handle this. Buck Buchanan submitted a temporary pla~ for Starwood Subdivision for approval. It consists of 125 acres - 21 building sites _ and a lake 60t deep of 2.2S acres. This is Edgar Stern's property. There are no commercial buildings proposed. An underground electrical plat was also submitted. Mr. Buchanan wanted preliminary approval before making a final plat. It conforms to the existing zoning. Mr. Stern was requesting approval of the subdivision plat, but could have sold land by , c ~ i ~ - 2 - metes and bounds without approval. He plans to pave the roads, and will put in a water system. Mr. Caudill moved, and it was seconded by Mr. Walls, that approval be given to this plat plan, and it was unanimously approved. Mr. Buchanan will have the final plat back in a couple of weeks for approval. It was stated that a plat for Blocks 1 and 3 and a single lot across the Highway had been submitted, but that the Commissioners thought they should plan out Block 4 and give them an idea of how the subdivision would look. There is question about the lot across the road. Mr. Glidden stated that the Gunnison subdivision regulations were excellent, and that our subdivision regulations should be reviewed by Mr. Wiener. Mr. Walls stated that he had been asked to feel out the group on a convention hall which would be owned by the City of Aspen. Government financing for such a project would be available at 3-3/4% interest. The city and/or county would be eligible for Public Facility Loan Program financing under the HHfA. It was pointed out by Mr. Walls that suoh a project could be made into a community center for the benefit of the whole town. It was suggested by those present that it be stated that such a project is of interest to the group, but that the location of a convention hall and resources should be considered by the Planner. The park owned by the county in the heart of the city might be a perfect location for such a community center, Which might contain other community facilities, such as a library and city offices. The group felt that such a complex of buildings might be explored by Mr. Wiener. Mr. Benedict then showed a plan of the proposed sign plaza to be at or near the Airport, and stated that variances would be needed on setback, height and sign restrictions. The group liked the proposed location and the idea of the sign plaza. Information is going out to local architects and designers with regard to a design contest for this plaza. A motion was made by Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Caudill, to approve the sign plaza. Mr. Holdents letter to the County Commissioners was discussed with regard to regional planning through the entire valley with regard to signs. Sign restrictions for the whole Colorado River Valley would be ideal. The matter of possible relocation of the highway, curbing and gutters, and new paving of the highway all the way through town was brought up by Mr. Humphrey, and the matter is to be referred to Mr. Bender. The State might have something planned which this group does not know about. Mr. Benedict mentioned that the police budget was so high in the proposed city budget, and Mr. Moore suggested that each bar should keep order within its establishment, thus reducing the duties of the police. Mr. Moore mentioned that with Regional Planning, this group ought to have a broader base in order to strengthen the organiza- tion. The meeting was adjourned at 9:4S P.M. Jack Walls, Secretary Recorded by Bette Gallagher