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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.apz.19630212 ! . , . \ JOINT MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSIONS February 12, 196) The joint Planning and Zoning Commissions meeting took place on Tuesday, February 12, 196) at 7:)0 P.M. at City Hall. Present were: Fredric Benedict, Ken Moore, Henry Stein, Sam Caudill, Harald Pabst, Bill McEachern, Richard Lai, Jack Walls, Edward Morse. Henry Stein was chairman of the meeting, and stated that the proposed order of business was to discuss some matters with City Counci11 that Mayor Garrish was expected, but had to goout of town. Mr. Moore reported on action which had taken place at the City Council meeting. He showed the group the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen which has just been published. It is available at the City Clerk's office for $15.00, but one can purchase the zoning map and ordinances separately. The contract with Mr. Wiener has been approved. City Council voted unanimously against architectural control as proposed by the Zoning and Planning Commissions. Mr. Moore stated that the Fifth Institute for Planning Officials is scheduled for February 15th and 16th at Boulder. Clint Stewart and Guy Drew are to confer with regard to a compromise on the zoning for the district which is now business and has been proposed as tourist. Howard Lee would like to be included in such a conference. Action on this matter is awaiting this meeting. The minutes of the previous meeting were then read by Jack Walls, Secretary, and approved as read. Mr. Stein then reported on his meeting with the County Commissioners with regard to this group's interest in re- assessment of land in the area in order to release it from speculative holdings, having low taxes. The Commissioners suggested that before this group become interested in the subject, it ask the County Attorney, Bob Delaney, to bring it up to date on the matter. It seems to be a touchy subject, but Mr. Delaney is willing to come before this group, and it was proposed that this be done for the next meeting, It was stated that reassessment of property might be done under a metropolitan area, and is perfectly legal within the city boundaries if done by the city itself. Mr. Stein asked if the group were ready to state its future policy regarding annexation, and Mr. Benedict felt that the group was not ready to state suCha policy and that it should first obtain Mr. Wiener's thinking on it. Mr. Humphrey is preparing a balance sheet on Calderwood. Annexation was discussed and it was agreed that it should have limits. Growth cannot be controlled by planning, but planning should make growth orderly and attractive. The contract with Mr. Wiener states that planning is working particularly in the public sphere. There was further discussion on the city's policy with regard to water outside its limits, meters, etc. The water system was designed for meters, but we have none, and it seems to be a difficult subject to discuss with City Council. The electric utility makes and water loses money. It was the feeling that this group must get together with City Council to discuss many things, utilities among them. , February 12, 196) 2. We have to be able to be informed and able to advise the legislative body on the planning proposals. Both Mr. Moore and Mr. Walls had agenda for such a meeting with City Council. It was felt that this group might make studies of different facets of planning, and should not arrive at conclusions for Aspen. Different committees might report back to this group on its studies, and circulate materials on planning among the group. The question arose as to whether or not to wait until Mr. Wiener began his study for such committee work. Mr. Walls then read a letter from Mr. Wiener directed to Mr. Bayer. It was suggested that any studies be held up until Mr. Wiener has presented the first preliminary proposal for the master plan. It was the consensus of opinion that the City Council and Zoning and Planning Commissions must get together as soon as possible in order to create understanding of their mutual concerns and overcome any hostility which exists between the elective and appointive bodies. Mr. Stein asked that the next meeting begin with a resolu- tion on this group's function, .and asked that members make suggestions for such a resolution at the coming meeting. Mr. Walls then read the ordinance on temporary outdoor signs which was received back from City Council, and the ordinance was approved by this group as read. Mr. Stein will try to have Mr. Delaney attend the next meeting, unless it is a meeting with City Council. The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M. Jack Walls, Secretary Recorded by Bette Gallagher