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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.apz.19600223 ~.,~ ~ ~l.~ 'c1 -t'. \t. ~ \ I. j \l"L /\ '..X' ,I(" \" o l f' ,t ~~ ~ TO: Mr'. John Doremus - .~ February 23, 1960 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 advisable. 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 PI an. 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 circulation. Chief interest at that time, however, involved the adoption of the fringe area zoning in Pitkin County and modernization of the City of Aspen Zoring Ordinance. For that reason our activities and those of the local officials mainly centered on the zoning work with the basic planning material only used as a foundation for the zoning projections. 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 plans. Although I am not at al i satisfied with the work which we completed at that time, I have always thought that the em- phasis on zoning was in line wi th the local thinking. Now it seems that more attention should be given the basic planning studies and jections of future needs. This work might include the fol lowing, I. V Aeri a I Photographs - Due to the rapi d changes in I and deve I op- ment in the Aspen Region, an up to date aerial mosiac should be very helpful for land use and uti Ii ty studies. Perhaps from what you have said such an aerial could be obtained at a very reasonable cost. ~. ':'" '-~ Mr. John Doremus 2/23/60 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 c' necessary foundation for all other planning studies. 3. ~xisting 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 Planni ng Programs - Whi Ie the preceding four topics wou I d seem to be most necessa ry 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 detail at a later date. r'" ~ ,'-,........ '. --- - "-...... 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 wou I d need to be checked in f urt her- deta i I wi th Mr. J. K. Smi th 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 difficult. General estimates for a city the size of Aspen though might be expected as follows: I. Aeri a I 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 comprehens i ve than t he ear Ii er work. I f you wou I d 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.