HomeMy WebLinkAboutLand Use Case.1012 E Cooper Ave.1977-SU-47
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M E M 0 RAN DUM
TO: Aspen Ctty Counci 1
FROM: Planning Office. (KS)
RE: Cooper Avenue Victorians - Final Plat
DATE: December 8, 1977
Back to you for Final Plat approval is the condominiumization application
of Esther Schiff for her five unit, three story structure on East Cooper
Avenue. There are 4 two bedroom units and one studio with loft. After
a public hearing on November 15th, the P&Z recommended approval of the
preliminary plat subject to several conditions mainly related to technical
engineering concerns, but also including the conditions of conceputal
approval .(90 day right of first refusal, six month minimum lease
restriction, and payment of the park dedication fee.)
The City Engineer has reviewed the Final Plat for resolution of those
engineering concerns and has certified that most have been corrected.
A few details were to be worked out later this week. With respect to
the P&Z's condition that eight parking spaces be located on the site,
if possible, Dave recommends that the condition be dropped. The
surveyor has been able to fit in only seven. and Dave states that to
squeeze in the eighth would require encroachment on the alley or side-
yard. We agree that this result would be more deleterious than leaving
the number at seven. In lieu of Engineering's earlier request that
electrical and communication improvements be buried at this time, they
are willing to accept an electric and communications easement on the
plat with a committment to join any future undergrounding improvement
district when it is formed.
What remains to complete Final Plat requirements is to include the above
conditions and committments in the:Sulidivision Agreement. With respect
to the 90 day right of first refusal, we request that the agreement
language reflect that of the latest draft of Ordinance #53 (condominium-
ization Policy) or whatever language is adopted after the public hearing
on Monday. Dave Ellis requests that the agreement also include a
provision to reimburse the City directly for utilities undergounding
in the event that improvements are constructed without the formation of
the district. We expect to have the revised Agreement ready for your
Monday meeting.
With respect to the condominiumization policy which mayor may not be
adopted Monday, the applicant's attorney has presented us certain
relevant information. Namely, 3 out of 5 of the current tenants have
contracted to purchase the units when condominiumizationtakes place.
We were told earlier that the two bedroom units \~ould be sold at
about $60,000 plus 10% of the costs of condominiumization. We will ask
for an update from the applicant should the condominiumization policy
pass.
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M E M 0 RAN DUM
TO: Aspen City Council
FROM: Planning Office (KS)
RE: Schiff Apartments - Conceptual Subdivision
DATE: September 22, 1977
An application has been submitted by Esther Schiff for condominiumization
of a five unit Victorian-style building .on East Cooper Avenue. The
building contains four two bedroom units and one studio, requiring a
1,200 square foot lot within the R/MF zone district. However, the
structure was built in 1973 on a 7,000 square foot lot.
The City Engineer raised three concerns which may be addressed at the
preliminary plat stage:
1. The proposed name should be changed to Cooper Avenue
Victorians instead of Cooper Street to reflect the correct
street name.
2. A new warranty deed should be furnished showing that
Esther Schiff is sole owner.
3. No current improvement survey was submitted and it is
noted that the warranty deed suggests that the adjacent
property owner .to the west may have possessory interest
in the property. .
The application states that the reason for the condominiumization request
is that it has become impossible to maintain and run the building as
long term, reasonable cost rental units. Apparently, some costly improve-
ments are required and the applicant desires to share these costs. In
support of conformance with Council adopted policy governing condominiumi-
zation applications, it has been stated that three of the current renters
wish to purchase their units while the two remaining units would remain
as rentals.
Based on the information offered, P&Z recommended approval of the con-
ceptual subdivision subject to: .
1. A six-month lease restriction.
2. 90 day right of first refusal to existing tenants.
3. Payment of the appropriate park dedication fee.
4. Resolution of the comments offered by the City Engi neer.
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