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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.apz.19600224 i ~ MINt1l'ES m' REGULAR ~TING HELD FEBRUARY 24. 1960 A regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission WBS called to order by John Doremus, Chairman, at 7130 P.M. on Wednesday, February 24, 1960, in the City Council room. Members present werel Bill Beyer, John Doremus, Fred Glidden, William Jees and Herbert Bayer. Minutes of the previous meeting were read by Herbert Bayer, Seoretary, and approved. Under old business, the meeting time and place was discussed. The By-Laws call for regular meetings to be held the second Monday of each month. This IllB7 ~ be changed by twenty-four notice. Since this date confliots with the Utility Board meeting, Glidden moved that regular monthly meetings be held in the City Council room the second Tuesday of every month at 7130 P.M. and that a two hour time limit be set for each meeting. This was unanimously approved. The Secretary is to write the City Council advieing of this change in dates for tho meetings. Secretary Bayer fJUggested holding special luncheon meetings at the SitZlll8rk Room of the Hotel Jerome. Bill Bqer and Dill James reported on their study of the "Proposal for Special Revenue far the City of Aspen" that was prepared by the Advisory COl!lllittee in 1956. Beyer said that an annual tax of 50~ per bed is paid by the lodge owners by the way of a permit. A 2% bed tax is additional. The State of Colorado also collects 2% a bed, so the tourist tax amounts to 4%. The summary of the report was that the Proposal for Special Revenue covers only a license tax for the lodging operations as well as the bed tax. Bill JamoB will ask tho City Council if they want the Planning & Zoning Commiseion to make a further study of this. Doremus appointed Glidden and Bayer as a Committee to Study Zoning Resolution. I Doremus advised them to consider naming additional members to this Committee. Glidden Bsked that Bayer contact Trafton Bean Bnd obtain a letter from him stating his fee basis. Bayer read a letter from Clinton B. Stewart regarding some existing problems in our present zoning ordinance orftlnsnce. A discussion followed regarding " -2- parking space for commercial vehicles. Bayer asked the CCIlIIIIission to make notes of all items thay see that should warrant a chBnge in the amendment. Doremus said members should gather material and choose a few of the most important items. Bayer then read a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance prepared by the Council that was never acted upon and should be reconsidered at this time. The importBnce of the Board of Adjustment for both the City and County having a liaison with the Planning & Zoning Commission was discussed. Doremus Bsked Bayer to write James Markalunas, Building Inspector, telling him when the regular meetings of the Commission are held and inviting him to attend. Markalunas should be informed when a special meeting is held that pertains to his job. Secretary Bayer said that the COlIlIlIission, after it is better organized, should get together with the County Zoning Board. Glidden suggosted a joint meeting after recommendations have been made at a public hearing. Bayer told the Commission of his ideas regarding a tree ordinance. A regular tree planting program for the city would make an enormous effect, help the genaral appearance and cut down on the dust. A plan should be offered to the city as to where tre811 should be planted and how they should be maintained. , Bill J8IIIes is to give any information on experience with this ordinance to Bayer. Secretary Bayer ill to report if Fritz Denedict and the Forest Ranger would be willing to serve on the Tree Planting Committee. There was a general discuseion regarding the neod for an up-to-date land use map. Glidden ie to talk to the Field F'und regardinr, funds for a cit.y map. Dor8lllus will collect. all of the maps that enat and bring them to the next meeting so that. the Commission can report t.o the City Council on Mlrch 7. A Map Committee cone1sting of Bayer, Fritz Benedict and Doremus was appointed. They are to study maps, see whet. is available end what. work should be done es well as an est.imate of the cost. Bayer aaked if the Commission ever had stationery. Doremus indicated that the, have permission to acquire stationery, envelopes, postage and a ~ -3- minutes book. Mrs. Hoffmann, City Treasurer, is in charge of this. In the case of larger expense (for example, an acting secretary), it must be approved by the City Council. A luncheon meeting will be held at noon on Monday, March 7 at the Sitzmark Room. Markalunas is to be invited. This meeting will take plBce of the regular monthly meeting. Doremus suggested that a monthly resume' of minutes of meetings held by the Comm1esion be sent to Dunaway. Off street parking is to be discussed at the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 P.M. Reopectfully submitted, Herbert Bayer, Secretary '" "m~., February 23, 1960 TO, Mr" 0 Joh n Doremus FROM, Trafton Bean & Associates SUBJECT, Future Planning Program for Aspen This information might be used by yourself and by other mem- bers of the Ci ty group and also bv the County Planning Commission I" you believe further discussions of this topic advisableo The problem in Aspen at this time seems to be one of bringing basic planning facts up to date and reaching more definite decisions on the Circulation Plan and the Land Use Piano During our previous work for the City and County in 1954 and 1955, we completed an Existing Land Use Map and made projections of future land use and circulationo Chief interest at that time, however, involved the adoption of the fringe area zoning in Pitkin County and modernization of the City of Aspen Zoning Ordinanceo For that reason our activities and those of the local officials mainly centered on the zoning work with the basic planning materia! only used as a foundation for the zoning projectionso Members of the Planning Commission were generally not interested in publicizing the land use and circulation proposals and school officials did not seem interested in cooperating with the City from the standpoint of relating school planning with other City planso Although I am not at al I satisfied wi th the work which we completed at that time, I have always thought lhat the em- phasis on zoning was in line wi th the local thinkingo Now it seems that more attention should be given the basic planning studies and pro- jections of future needso This work might include the following: 10 Aerial Photographs - Due to the rapid changes in land develOp- ment in the Aspen Region, an up to date aerial mosiac should be very helpful for land use and uti Ii ty studieso P(erhaps from what you have said such an aerial could be obtained at a very reasonab'e costo Mr. John Doremus 2/23~o p. 2 2. Economic Study and Population Forecast - Although I am not sure just how much local interest exists in this type of study, an ac- curate analysis of existi ng resources and their implications for future growth is generally necessary foundation for al I other planning studies. 3. Existing Land Use Survey and Land Use Plan - An up to date lot by lot survey of existing land use would be most helpful as background data for other planning work and particularly would prove useful in con- sidering future rezoning requests. Perhaps someone locally could be hired to make the existing land use field check and to summarize this material on an accurate Ci ty base map. The analysis of this information and preliminary ideas for future land use could be developed by members of the Planning Commission with technical assistance. 4. Circulation and Parking Plan - Existing information showing street right of way widths, street improvements, regulatory devices, and other factors affecting traffic could be gathered locally. A plan showing future through street needs and suggested areas for off-street parking could then be drawn. 5. Other Planning Programs - Whi Ie the preceding four topics would seem to be most necessary for the Aspen Region at this time, mem- bers might wish to give further attention to park planning, school planning, subdivision regulations, and general amendments for the ex- isting zoning laws. In addition, some work could be done by the Plan- ning Commission members to assist with the uti lity planning for the Region. Also, preliminary study might be made of the areas which could be considered for future urban renewal programs. These last mentioned projects, however, would seem to logically fol low the completion of the first four topics and therefore might be considered in more detai I at a later date. -, , Mr. John Doremus 2/23/60 p. 3 Naturally, the cost for completing future planning work wi II depend upon the amount of work which can be accomplished by personnel in Aspen, and also on the time al lotted for completion of these studies. No doubt part of the work could be done on a volunteer basis by inter- ested residents. Other work might be undertaken at a minimum cost by persons like yourself or those in the various architectural offices. Another alternative which might be considered is to establish a plan- ning program with Federal Aid paying one-half of the cost. This type of program would need to be checked in further detai I with Mr. J. K. Smith of the State Planning Office in Denver. Since I am not sure how much work could be done by residents of the Ci ty, a total cost figure for the studies mentioned is di fficult. General estimates for a city the size of Aspen though might be expected as follows: I. Aerial photographs $ 700. 2. Economic Study and Popu I ati on Forecast 2200. 3. Existing Land Use Survey and Land Use Plan 2500. 4. Circulation and Parking Plan 2400. Tota I Cost Estimate $7800. Whi Ie I realize these general cost figures are much higher than the contract which was made with our office in 1954, the type of work which seems to be needed at this time certainly should be much more comprehensive than the earlier work. If you would like to go over this type of program in more detai I, perhaps we could arrange a meeting with the other members of your Planning Commission. In any event, I believe you would be wise to request Mr. J. K. Smith or some- one else from his office to meet with you in order to secure additional information about the content of a complete planning program and how the Federal Aid program can be used. appreciate very much your continuing interest in our organ- ization and hope we may be able to assist with the Aspen program wherever possible.