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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLand Use Case.420 W Francis St.A93-97RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR THE APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE FOR AN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT AT THE HALPERIN RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 420 WEST FRANCIS STREET, LOTS N AND O, BLOCK 34, CITY OF ASPEN Resolution 97- WHEREAS, The Community Development Department received an application from Barry and Ellen Halperin, owners, for a Conditional Use Review for an Accessory Dwelling Unit having approximately five hundred (500) square feet; and WHEREAS, Pursuant to Section 26.40.090 of the Aspen Municipal Code, Accessory Dwelling Units may be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission as Conditional Uses in conformance with the requirements of said Section; and WHEREAS, the Housing Office, Parks Department and Community Development Department reviewed the proposal and recommended approval with conditions; and WHEREAS, during a public hearing at a regular meeting on December 16, 1997, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved by a 7 -0 vote the Conditional Use for the Halperin Accessory Dwelling Unit as designed, with the conditions recommended by the Community Development Department. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission: That the Conditional Use for an Accessory Dwelling Unit containing approximately 500 square feet over a detached garage at the Halperin residence at 420 West Francis Street is approved with the following conditions: Prior to the issuance of any building permits, the applicant shall comply with the following: A. The owner shall submit the appropriate deed restrictions to the Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Office for approval. Upon approval of the deed restrictions by the Housing Office, the applicant shall record the deed restrictions with the Pitkin County Clerk and Recorders Office with proof of recordation to the Planning Department. The deed restriction shall state that the accessory units meets the housing guidelines for such units, meets the definition of Resident Occupied Unit, and if rented, shall be rented for periods of six months or longer; and B. Kitchen plans shall be verified by the Housing Office to ensure compliance with specifications for kitchens in ADUs. 2. The ADU shall be clearly identified as a separate dwelling unit on building permit plans and shall comply with 1994 UBC Sound Transmission Control guidelines (Appendix Chapter 12, Division II, Section 1208). 3. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the Housing Office shall inspect the unit to ensure compliance with the conditions of approval. 4. All new surface utility needs and pedestals must be installed on -site. 5. The applicant shall consult the City Engineer for design considerations of development within public rights -of -way, and the Parks Department for vegetation species, and shall obtain permits for any work or development, including landscaping, within public rights -of -way from the City Streets Department. 6. All material representations made by the applicant in the application and during public meetings with the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be adhered to and considered conditions of approval, unless otherwise amended by other conditions. APPROVED by the Commission at its regular meeting on Decmber 16, 1997. Attest: Planning and Zoning Commission: Jackie Lothian, Deputy City Clerk Sara Garton, Chairperson Wil DRAFT Roger Hunt questioned the side yard set back change. Guthrie replied the side yard set back, as approved by the fire marshall, would be changed from five feet (5') to three feet (3'). She noted this was compatible with the historic structures in town. Hunt stated concern for the decrease in space between buildings. He asked how the size of the building would be constrained. Davis answered that duplex FAR would be followed in that case. Hunt asked about snow sloughing from the roof in a 3' area and windows on that side of the house. Guthrie said that snow shedding would still be required. Ron Kanan noted that avalanche clips could be used and all would be to the building code. Hunt said the building code could not be relied upon for enforcement. Garton stated the smaller buildings would be preferable. Julie Ann Woods commented that a memo would go to the bililding department regarding the change. MOTION: Bob Blaich moved to recommend to City Council approval for the proposed code amendments to the R/M/F zone district as described in the staff memo of December 16,1997. Marta Chaikovska second. APPROVED 6 -1 (Hunt opposed) PUBLIC HEARING: Steve Buettow stepped down from this public hearing. David Hoefer stated for the record an affidavit of notice had been provided and met jurisdictional requirements. Amy Guthrie explained the applicant requested conditional use for an ADU on a historical 6,000 square foot lot in the west end. She noted Victorian era house and a more recent out - building which includes the ADU (built prior to the ADU regulations). She said the applicant requested from HPC the retention of the unit �dd a one stall garage to the building. Guthrie stated Parks had concerns about some large trees. Guthrie commented the applicant reworked the approach to demolish and retain a small portion of the existing building and reconstruct with a two stall garage on the ground level and a 500 square foot ADU on the top level. She said HPC will review (12 /17 /97�orttrerarchitecture and"vanance (on the rear lot line due to tree constraints). She noted the FAR allowed this construction. Guthrie noted the unit was reviewed by Housing and stated the usual conditions. She recommended approval with the conditions 1 -6 as outlined in the memo on pages 4 & 5. FJ Jim Colombo, representative for the applicant, explained the owners were making vast improvements to this property. He said the plan meets the expectations of the area and provides an ADU without imp acting the trees. Bob Blaich noted the design is compatible to the houses in the neighborhood. MOTION: Roger Hunt moved to approve the conditional use for an ADU at 420 West Francis Street with conditions 1-6, with lc. removed, from the Community Development Office Memo dated December 16, 1997. Jasmine Tygre 2nd. APPROVED 7 -0. — ACTION ITEM: TO: THRU: FROM: RE: DATE: MEMORANDUM Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission Stan Clauson, Community Julie Ann Woods, Deputy Amy Guthrie, Historic Pre 420 W. Francis Street, Halprin, Conditional Use for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) - Public Hearing. December 16, 1997 SUMMARY: The applicant is requesting Conditional Use approval to construct a detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) above a new garage. A unit currently exists on the site which is not legalized since it was built prior to the ADU program. The applicant had originally intended to make some minor improvements to the existing unit and to add a garage stall. During the HPC review, it was determined that the new garage stall was likely to have an impact on some significant trees on the site, therefore the applicant was asked to redesign. The proposal is to tear down the existing structure (except for a small shed which will be retained and connected to the new structure), and build a two car garage with an ADU above. HPC will review the design of the building because the property is a landmark. HPC will also review the rear yard setback variance and height of the structure. At this time it is unclear whether or not the applicant is requesting the FAR bonus and mandatory rental requirement. This must be clarified to the Commission at the review. APPLICANT: Barry and Ellen Halprin, represented by Colombo International. LOCATION: 420 W. Francis Street. ZONING: R -6, Historic Landmark. CURRENT LAND USE: Detached single - family residential with accessory unit. LOT SIZE: 6,000 square feet. REVIEW PROCEDURE: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU's) require conditional use approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission at a public hearing. It is a one -step review that requires notification to be published, posted and mailed in accordance with Section 26.52.060(E). 1 Exhibit A The following sections of the code are applicable to conditional use reviews of ADU's: Section 26.40.090, Accessory Dwelling Units; Section 26.28.040, Medium- Density Residential (R -6); Section 26.60.040, Standards Applicable to All Conditional Uses; and, Section 26.58.040, Residential Design Standards. REFERRAL COMMENTS: The comments from the Housing Department are included as Exhibit B. Please note that the unit is in fact a detached unit. STAFF COMMENTS: Section 26.40.090(B), Accessory Dwelling Units, Development review standards. 1. The proposed development is compatible with and subordinate in character to the primary residence located on the parcel as well as development located within the neighborhood, and assuming year -round occupancy, shall not create a density pattern inconsistent with the established neighborhood. Response: An accessory unit has existed on this property for some time, so no additional impacts should be expected. The proposed unit is at the rear of the lot and completely detached from the primary residence. The City has developed programs that encourage this sort of infill housing development, which is particularly compatible with the character of the West End. Section 26.28.040, Medium - Density Residential (R -6) Zone District Accessory dwelling units are permitted within the R -6 zone district as conditional uses. The proposed plans indicate that the development would meet the dimensional requirements of the zone district with two exceptions; height, rear yard setback and sideyard setback. These issues will be reviewed by HPC. The applicant wishes to place the garage at the rear lot line where the existing outbuilding stands. Also, the applicant will retain a shed that encroaches into the west sideyard setback. In terms of height, the applicant proposes a height of 17 feet, which is allowed for accessory units over a garage. Section 26.60.040, Standards Applicable to All Conditional Uses Pursuant to Section 26.60.040, a development application for a conditional use approval shall meet the following standards: A. The conditional use is consistent with the purposes, goals, objectives and standards of the Aspen Area Comprehensive Plan, and with the intent of the zone district in which it is proposed to be located. Response: The stated purpose of the R -6 zone district "is to provide areas for long- term residential purposes with customary accessory uses." ADU's are allowed as 2 conditional uses in the R -6 zone district, and the proposal helps further one of the stated themes of the AACP with regard to "revitalizing the permanent community" by "increase(ing) resident housing." Also, the proposal is consistent with the following purposes, goals, objectives and standards of the AACP: • "Promote, market and implement Cottage Infill and Accessory Dwelling Unit programs;" • "Develop small scale resident housing which fits the character of the community and is interspersed with free market housing throughout the Aspen Area and up valley of Aspen Village;" and, • "The public and private sectors together should develop . . . employee- occupied accessory dwelling units, to achieve the identified unmet need to sustain a critical mass of residents." B. The conditional use is consistent and compatible with the character of the immediate vicinity of the parcel proposed for development and surrounding land uses, or enhances the mixture of complimentary uses and activities in the immediate vicinity of the parcel proposed for development. Response: The subject parcel is surrounded by duplex and single - family residential uses, and an ADU use is both consistent and compatible with the existing residential development in the immediate vicinity. C. The location, size, design and operating characteristics of the proposed conditional use minimizes adverse effects, including visual impacts, impacts on pedestrian and vehicular circulation, parking, trash, service delivery, noise, vibrations and odor on surrounding properties. Response: The unit is located on an alley above a garage and will not have significant impacts on any circulation areas. One of the two parking spaces in the garage will be assigned to the ADU (The house has never had off - street parking, so no parking is technically required to be provided for it. The applicant's proposal improves the situation.) The building will be screened by the large trees that surround it. D. There are adequate public facilities and services to serve the conditional use including but not limited to roads, potable water, sewer, solid waste, parks, police, fire protection, emergency medical services, hospital and medical services, drainage systems, and schools. Response: The unit will not have a significant impact on public facilities and services. E. The applicant commits to supply affordable housing to meet the incremental need for increased employees generated by the conditional use. Response: The applicant has volunteered to provide the unit. No mitigation is owed. 3 R F. The proposed conditional use complies with all additional standards imposed on it by the Aspen Area Comprehensive Plan and by all other applicable requirements of this title. Response: The proposed conditional use will comply with all additional standards imposed on it be the AACP and by all other applicable requirements of the Municipal Code, such as those contained in Section 26.58.040, Residential Design Standards. STAFF FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION: Based upon review of the applicant's land use application and the referral comments, Community Development staff finds that the application should be approved as submitted, with the following conditions: 1. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, the applicant shall comply with the following: A. The owner shall submit the appropriate deed restrictions to the Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Office for approval. Upon approval of the deed restrictions by the Housing Office, the applicant shall record the deed restrictions with the Pitkin County Clerk and Recorders Office with proof of recordation to the Planning Department. The deed restriction shall state that the accessory units meets the housing guidelines for such units, meets the definition of Resident Occupied Unit, and if rented, shall be rented for periods of six months or longer; and B. Kitchen plans shall be verified by the Housing Office to ensure compliance with specifications for kitchens in ADUs. C. Be granted a FAR bonus equal to 50% of the ADU floor area (up to a maximum of 350 sf) only if the ADU is registered with the Housing Office and available for rental to a qualified employee working within Pitkin County; 2. The ADU shall be clearly identified as a separate dwelling unit on building permit plans and shall comply with 1994 UBC Sound Transmission Control guidelines (Appendix Chapter 12, Division It, Section 1208). 3. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the Housing Office shall inspect the unit to ensure compliance with the conditions of approval. 4. All new surface utility needs and pedestals must be installed on -site. 4 5. The applicant shall consult the City Engineer for design considerations of development within public rights -of -way, and the Parks Department for vegetation species, and shall obtain permits for any work or development, including landscaping, within public rights -of -way from the City Streets Department. 6. All material representations made by the applicant in the application and during public meetings with the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be adhered to and considered conditions of approval, unless otherwise amended by other conditions. RECOMMENDED MOTION: "I move to approve the conditional use for an ADU at 420 W. Francis Street with the conditions as outlined in the Planning Office Memo dated December 16, 1997. EXHIBITS: A. Staff memo dated December 16, 1997 B. Conditional Use Application C. Referral Comments M DEC 10 197 10 :49AM ASPEN HOUSING OFC MEMORANDUM P.1 TO: Amy Guthrie, Community Development Dept. FROM: Cindy Christensen, Housing Office DATE: December 9, 1997 RE: Halperin Conditional Use for an Accessory Dwelling Unit Parcel ID No. RFOIICriT; The applicant is mqueating approval for a 500 square foot accessory dwelling unit to be located above an attached garage. RMKORQUND: According to Section 26.40.090, Accessary Dwelling Units, a unit shall contain not tens than 300 square feet of net livable area and not more than 700 square feet of net livable area. l;li!E5: When the Housing Office reviews plans for an accessory dwelling unit, there are particular areas that are given special attention. They are as follows; The unit must be a totally private unit, which means the unit must have a private entrance and there shall be no other morns in this unit that need to be utilized by the individuals in the principal residence; i.e., a mechanical room for the principal residence. Also, is the unit just an "additional bedroom" to the principal residence. 2. The kitchen includes a minimum of a two- burner stove with oven, standard sink, and a 6- cubic foot refrigerator plus freezer. 3. The unit has natural light into the unit; i.e., windows, sliding glass door, etc., especially if the unit is located below grade. 4. Should the unit be used to obtain an FAR bonus, the unit MUST be rented to a qualified employee. Staff recommends approval of this unit as long as the following conditions are met., t. The kitchen Is as stated above. 2. An accessory dwelling unit deed restriction must be recorded prior to building permit approval (this form is provided by the Housing Office). Should the unit be utilized to obtain an FAR bonus, the deed restriction will include the provision that the unit MUST be rented to a qualified employee. 3. Inspection of the unit by the Housing office prior to Certifroale of Occupancy. V8IWGNW_1297.sdu Exhibit C TEL: 970 925 -7806 COLOMBO INTERNATIONAL, INC. 520 E. COOPER ASPEN, CO 81611 420 West Francis Aspen Historical Preservation Commission Conditional Use For Accessory Dwelling Unit 0.. . Barry Halprin 420 West Francis Aspen, Colorado presented to: CITY OF ASPEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASPEN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION 130 S. Galena St. Aspen, Colorado 81611 FAX: 970 925 -3972 Exhibit B r COLOMMO INTERNATIONAL, INC. 520 E. COOPER ASPEN, CO 81611 TEL: 970 925 -7806 Project Information FAX: 970 925 -3972 Halperin Accessory Dwelling Unit 420 West Francis Aspen, Colorado Project Description Regarding the Halprin Accessory Dwelling Unit, we are proposing to retain the existing Shed to the West. This will not impact the existing trees on the neighbors property to the West. We will convert the existing Residentual Unit to a Garage. In order to provide adequate interior space we will need to expand the East wall 2' -6 ". The existing 5' -0" x 12' -0" Bay Window on the South side is going to be remodeled into the new Entry/ Stair. These functions require a space 6' -6" x 14' -0" as shown on the Plan. The slight expansion required moves the South wall 1' -6" further into the Halperin lawn. We are adding a 500 SF Upper Level A. D. U. Unit. The maximum height of the proposed addition will be 17' -0" at the Roof 1/3 point. The existing mature trees in the East yard will not be impacted. COLOMBO INTERNATIONAL, INC. 520 E. COOPER ASPEN, CO 81611 TEL: 970 925 -7806 FAX: 970 925-3972 HALPERIN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT 420 WEST FRANCIS ASPEN, COLORADO NEIGHBORHOOD CONTEXT This proposed Remodel of the Halperin Accessory Building promotes the charactor of the West End Alleys. The existing acessory building is one of twelve present in this blocks alley. The A.A.C.P. encourages this type of development. Off street Parking accessed off the alleys is noted with the high emphasis and voluntary Accessory Dwelling Units add to the Cities rental inventory. This Project provides two off street Parking spaces that are currently unavailable. Specifically this Project responds to concern regarding the existing mature tree on the West neighbors property. There are also existing mature trees on this property to the East. This Project impacts none of these trees. In detail, the Project incorporates the existing shed into the proposed building. The existing Accessory Building is remodeled by converting the existing Rental Unit into a Garage and adding an Upper Level Accessory Dwelling Unit. The Design is accomplished using a cross gable 8/12 pitched roof with shingles to match those of the existing Main House on the Property. The maximum height of this addition will be 17' -0" at the roof 1/3 point. The exterior wall finish is proposed to be 6" horizontal redwood clapboard to match the Main House. The Windows will be wood double hung units to match the Main House. Overall, this Project adds several important elements to the neighborhood while imposing minimal impact at the alley. =%aule -r I IRNO t-ISE APP114=aION Fc7" 1) project a) Project Location I-> ; R 4,-3 g�aGlc 3� Gi�f^( 'I"OWha51'[ o� l I N (indicate street oddness, tat block mmtrer, legal dasmptic n %dnese aPPropriate) p 3) Present Zoning I`�6 4) rat Size 6000 rfF s) Applicant's Name. 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