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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.apz.19630625 CITY AND COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING The City and County Planning and Zoning Commissions met on Tuesday, June 25, 1963, at City Hall. Present were: Jack Walls, Frank Humphrey, Richard Lai, Frederic Benedict, Sam Caudill, Ken Moore, Mayor Mike Garrish, Bill McEachern, Wendy Morse. Others attending the meeting, not members of the Commissions, were Francis Whittaker, Mick Strong and Jess ~!addal one. The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Jack Walls. He read a letter received from Mr. Wiener, in which there was a request for information to be supplied from this group. Mr. Walls was going to distribute the questions for different members of the Commissions to answer. There was discussion on these questions, and it was felt that no research should be done by this group for the planner, but that those statistics which are compiled and readily available should be sent to him. The other constitutes part of the work of the Planner himself. It was felt that if incorrect or in- accurate figures were given to the Planner, he might have some comeback on this group. The Mayor and Mr. Whittaker felt that the Planner should perform these duties,partially in order to get the feel of the community. Mr. Moore and others felt that there should be a resident planner in Aspen. Mr. Benedict felt, too, that the planner should become familiar with the area in order that a plan not be super- imposed upon the community by one who is not involved in it. The Chairman will send those facts which are compiled and readily available to the Planner and will simply state on the other questions that the information is not at hand. Mr. Walls also read a letter from Clint Stewart regarding the rezoning of the west end of town, and asked the group whether there was any other matter to come before a public hearing. It was stated that Riverside Subdivision has been annexed but not rezoned, and possibly the East Aspen patent area will require rezoning with regard to setbacks. Mr. Whittaker cautioned the group to be very careful about any zoning changes or variances that amount to changes in zoning before the Planner makes his recommendations. He felt that the planner should familiarize himself with the town and the people by doing research on the town as part of his own educational process. Bill McEachern read the minutes of the meeting of May 28th which were approved as read. Clint Stewart is awaiting the ordinances on Sante Fe and Monterey with regard to the Historical Society. It was suggested that those persons who will be involved in the Historical Society be approached before any steps are taken. Discussion followed regarding the rezoning of Riverside which is presently R-6 and R-15. Mayor Garrish suggested study and recommendations on this problem to the City Council. The area must be taken into the city zoning. The matter was tabled until the next meeting. Mr. Whittkaer suggested that the matter be sent to the Planner. Mr. Maddalone and Mr. Strong then presented their plan for a trailer court, which presentation had been previously mde before the Board of Adjustment, and a variance in the zoning allowing such trailer court was granted. They stated what their plans were with regard to sewage, underground electrical connections, and uncertainty as to using city water, as well as plans for barbeques and playground areas. Mr. Stanton was said to have received a call from D.R.C. Brown and Robert Kopp who object to the creation of the trailer court there. However, twenty-six notices were received stating no complaints by adjoining property o,mers. Possible other objectors may be Buck Buchanan, the Sparovicks, Mrs. Mikkelsen and Fred Madsen, Jr. , - 2 - Messrs Maddalone and Strong were then told by Mr. Stanton that they had to come to the Zoning Commission rather than to the Board of Adjustment. Mr. Morse stated that this entire situation resulted from poor liason. The need for a trailer court has been shown, and this seems to be an ideal location for it. Mr. Morse stated that he did not see how this group could renig on the ruling of the Board of Adjust- ment, but Mr. Strong had been told that the Council should hold a public hearing on a change in zoning. Mayor Garrish stated that precedent had been established to the effect that the decisions of the Board of Adjustment are final. However, the men who wish to begin work on the project were reluctant to do so in view of the possibility of a lawsuit in which the legality of the decision of the Board of Adjust- ment would be questioned. Mr. Morse suggested putting the matter in the hands of the attorneys for the Board of Adjust- ment and to try to clear the matter up by one week from today. Contact with Mr. Delaney, Mr. Stewart and the County Com- missioners was to be made. He suggested, however, that the two applicants make application now for rezoning, in the event that the decision of the Board of Adjustment were nullified. Mayor Garrish stated that if the Board of Adjustment is able to grant a variance of this type in the city, it could rezone the entire area. Mr. Maddalone and this group are to contact Mr. Wendt and Mr. Delaney. Mr. Strong stated that an un- restricted piece of property was rezoned to R-15 without notice to the property owners, in the past. Mr. Caudill and ~!r. Wendt are to call Mr. Delaney and notify the applicants of their decision. Mr. Benedict stated that the Palm Springs ordinance requires walls or screening of some nature for such a project, but that the proposed location will afford natural screening by the mine dumps. He asked that the applicants submit a more complete plan to this body and be very specific with regard to landscaping, water, etc. - a plan for final and complete development. Mr. Walls said he had a list of books he wished to purchase for the education of the members of the Boards of Adjustment and Planning Commissions, and received approval of the Mayor for the expenditure of $38.00 for these books. A new name was suggested Commission: Kurt Chase. vacancy should apply for for the vacancy on the Planning Those interested in filling this the position. Mr. Benedict brought up the matter of uprooting of trees which is being done by the City with regard to its curbing program. Mr. Whittaker stated that low cost housing is a myth and always has been. The only way to get it is to have sub- standard housing, which is not good for the community. The ideal way to handle the need is to have large and small lots within the same subdivisions, to create a balanced community rather than setting aside portions of the town for low cost housing. This is cluster housing, done with private moneys, with green areas within the plans. The cost for the developer is less and the advantage to the public greater. Guarantees should be in the subdivision agreements with regard to permanent maintenance of the property as proposed. This type of housing preserves scenery, is attractive to sub- divider as well as to the people, and costs are lower due to concentration of facilities. Traffic is not on these streets as the drives open to minor streets, not main ones. The only answer to low cost housing presently is trailer courts here or government subsidy. The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Recorded by Bette Gallagher William McEachern, Secretary June 25. 196, Mr. J. K. Smith Oolorado state Planning Oommisc10D 1;0 state Off1ce Building Denver 2. Colo~ado Dear SU: Would you be 80 kind as to furnish us with a 11st of pubhcaUons aVailable regarding Oi'ty Planning and County Planning 'that ..ould of' useful as a1da for our Oity anc1 IJounty Planning Ooma1ssiorlS. If there is any charge for these wo,lld you pleaue indioate same. Thanks very muoh ior your attention in this If;rttter. Sinoerely. Bill McEll.cherD Secretary. Aspen Planning Comm. Box It\:;i upen. Colorado