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HomeMy WebLinkAboutagenda.council.worksession.20101109 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Ben Gagnon, City Special Projects Planner Jessica Garrow, City Long Range Planner Chris Bendon, City Community Development DATE OF MEMO: November 5, 2010 MEETING DATE: November 9, 2010 RE: Update on AACP public Process REQUEST OF COUNCIL: No action is requested at this time. Staff would like to hear what items or issues they need more public feedback on. BACKGROUND: Staff met with City Council on October 13, 2010 to review the initial draft of the document. Notes from this meeting are attached as Exhibit A. Since that time eleven "small group" meetings have been held in order to allow the public a chance to review the draft (summary of comments attached as Exhibit B.) On October 26, 2010, the City & County Planning Commissions met to review comments received from the public and City and County elected officials, and to identify common themes, strong consensus, "gap issues" and conflicts raised as a result of the feedback; and to determine content as well as format for the "Large Group" meetings that are scheduled on November 15, 16 and 17th at the Wheeler Opera House for additional public feedback. Notes from the October 26` joint P &Z meeting are attached as Exhibit C. SUMMARY: The next step in the public feedback process are the large group meetings scheduled for November 15, 16, and 17 Staff is currently working on formatting these meetings, using the issues identified in the small group meetings and by the P &Z. These issues include: • Strategies for housing mitigation • Weighing the need for housing against other community benefits • House size and location • Pacing of construction • Making the tone of the plan more positive • Lodging development strategies and the tourism economy • Predictability in the review process, specifically related to PUDs and COWOPs • The challenge of long -range planning in an economic downturn Page 1 of 2 Staff would like to hear from Council regarding the issues they would like to see raised at these large group meetings. Regarding the large group meetings, Staff and the joint P &Zs are continuing to work out the final details. The meetings will include a mixture of education boards, an open house, as well as a 30- minute clicker session. The questions for the clicker session will be derived from the main issues raised at the small group meetings, and by the P &Z, BOCC, and City Council. The questions will be focused at a philosophy /policy level, not at the action item level. The goal of the large group meetings is to enhance the upcoming public hearing process by focusing on the main issues that are likely to be raised. These meetings are not meant to result in definitive "votes" that will somehow resolve issues through clicker voting, but are meant to provide another set of feedback for decision makers to consider when adopting the plan. By way of example, the P &Z used the 2008 survey and 2009 clicker sessions as information to be weighed and considered when drafting the plan, rather than "marching orders" to precisely incorporate into the plan. Council has asked staff to implement a survey as part of the public feedback process. If the Council wishes to see a statistically valid survey before adoption, it will require supplemental funding and will not be available until early 2011. An on -line survey that features the same questions as the clicker session would be available by the end of November and requires no additional funding. BUDGET IMPLICATIONS: Staff has included a supplemental budget request of $15,000 to conduct a statistically- accurate survey. This is part of the Ordinance being reviewed at the regular Council meeting on Monday, November 8` . ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit A: Notes from October 13 Council work session Exhibit B: Small Group Meeting summary Exhibit C: Notes from October 26 joint P &Z work session Page 2 of 2 Exhibit A Notes from the City Council Work Session on October 13, 2010 Council Members in attendance: Mick Ireland, Dwayne Romero, Steve Skadron, and Torre. P &Z Members in attendance: Cliff Weiss, Bert Myrin, Mirte Mallory, John Howard, and Stan Gibbs. Staff Members in attendance: Steve Barwick, Chris Bendon, Jessica Garrow, and Ben Gagnon. General comments on the document: • Add more background data • Manage expectations about the "immediate" and "long term" labels. • There are a lot of action items. These are a blueprint, but please clarify that they are not a list of actions that must be done. There are many things the community should be doing; it's not all up to government. • The back -story on how the document was written is important and helps frame why certain items are in the plan. Some public education about this might be useful. • Would like to hear from the public about the set up and readability of the plan. Can people understand it as formatted now? Comments on the Tone of the Plan • One Council member was concerned about the overall tone in the plan. Specifically he thought the introduction had some "excitable statements," including the quote from the 2000 AACP and the statement that the plan "identifies the resort economy as the only sustainable economy." • Another council member disagreed with the above comment. He stated the plan is bold and wanted to hear more from the community regarding the tone. Not sure it's offensive. • The document should inspire. Not divide. Items Council Members would like more information on • How do people feel about the Policy Statements? Do they agree or disagree? • Provide some information on what is different from the 2000 Plan. Interested in a general comparison and a more specific comparison of the philosophies. • How do people feel about the Vision and Philosophy? These might be good to focus on at the large group meetings. • Focus on quality of life issues, specifically the Growth, Transportation, Parks /Recreation /Open Space /Trails, and Environmental Quality chapters. • How do we pass on to the next generation what we have here? We live in a great place and we need to balance our need to make a living with the forces of the marketplace. • We will need to have a discussion about the regulatory vs guiding nature of the plan. Page 1 of 1 Exhibit C Summary of October 26 Joint City- County P &Z meeting The following are notes by staff of the 10/26 meeting that identified topics where there was general agreement by the P&Z. No formal or straw votes were held at this work session. P &Zs want to see a rewrite of "Flow to use This Plan." Concerned that everyone needs a clear understanding of what is regulatory and what is guiding. These may be different for the City and the County. P &Zs want to see a description of the full process in the plan — including the original public feedback — the plan came from the "community' P &Zs want to incorporate more data to support the policy directions, and wanted to make sure there are educational elements up -front in Large Group Meetings (clickers included) P &Zs wanted the Large Group Meetings to focus on Vision/Philosophy /Policies and not Action Items, so the discussion is on larger themes, and not caught up in details. P &Zs seem to agree on removing the actual square footage limits in the action items re: house size (5,000 for the city and 7,500 for the county); concern that the hard numbers will result in micro - debate and miss the larger reasoning behind house size reduction After a lot of discussion about where to put action items and perhaps changing the name; most agreed with John Howard, who suggested the final plan should be in two parts: The first part would be Vision/Philosophy /Policies; and the second part would repeat the Policies next to Action Items (this would repeat Policies, but people seemed OK with that). P &Zs thought policy statements need tightening — if we have to rely on action items to make them clear to the public, they're not clear enough. P &Zs thought the introduction needs to be reworked; more positive wording — willing to have staff suggest specific changes in language for P &Z review The P &Zs should make it clear to the Large Group Meetings that there are still issues the P&Z has not resolved yet; it's still a draft that we all realize needs more work: "We are citizens trying to address complex issues." Among inconsistencies are: • The combination of requiring "modest" size with 100% mitigation on -site • 100% mitigation versus considering other community benefits • Economic gap — we support tourism but not a lot of "teeth" to support it • Make it harder for people to get dimensional variances in PUDs versus not allowing any dimensional variances in PUDs P &Zs want to know how 100% mitigation would be a change from current practice for City and County ... Do we really understand the impact of 100% mitigation? Page 1 of 2 Exhibit C P &Zs recognize that "modesty" might not be the best word. Staff suggested more "relational" terms such as compatible, harmonious, integrated etc. Staff also suggested that the trade -off questions in the Community Survey in 2008 seemed to be among the best feedback, and we should look for ways to ask trade -off questions again. Page 2 of 2 General Comments Small Group Meeting Summary The following are general comments received about the document. • There is a concern that this document is too specific and the document should not be regulatory. • AACP should be used as a guiding document, a Vision, not as a replacement for the code. • AACP shouldn't rule the code...elected officials should • Like the new numbering system. Two people agreed with this statement. • There are too many action items. Three people agreed with this statement. • Create an action plan for each year, rather than listing all these action items. There's a better chance of success that way • Advisory groups should be allowed to function outside of the sunshine laws. • Important issue is how we use this document. • The document should be reviewed more than every 10 years (then the process would need to be shorter) • Define "ensure" • Second bullet in introduction: mitigation is too much, burden is so big that nothing will happen. Not economically realistic. • It would be helpful to include call out box information on all taxes to explain where they came from (housing, day care, open space, etc). • Concern that the facts in the call out boxes might be out of date or not current. 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 1 of 114 Managing Growth Small Group Meeting Summary Sessions were held on October 15, 18, and 21, 2010 in the Council Chambers Room. Policies are in bold font. Action Items are regular front. Public feedback is inserted directly under the relevant Policy or Action Item, and is in large font, bold and italic I. Managing Growth Policies & Action Items 1.1. Achieve sustainable growth practices to ensure the long term viability and stability of our community. Six people agreed and four people disagreed with this policy statement. • Will not work because change happens. No understanding of economics • Sustainable - How doe be deal with the "bust" economy • "Equal level of support growth in bust economies and understand growth boom times." (flexibility!) • Idea sounds good but reality is government cannot and should not try to overpower the marketplace - there will be booms and busts. Government can't do much to ease busts, and too much control over booms will result in rapid cost increases, damaging community ba lance • What are key components of sustainability? • Define sustainable • Change is treated like growth • System needs flexibility to flow with the economy 1.1.a Revise the GMQS to include quotas for residential demolition and replacement. (I — P, AO) • Don't agree • Quotas for redevelopment are not appropriate 1.1.b Explore expanding the GMQS objective points system for all development, including demolition and replacement, that encourages community benefits. (1— P, AO) Quota based on lack of infrastructure 1.1.c Update the GMQS to account for job generation and mitigation studies (see Mitigation Action Items in Section VII). (/ — P) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 2 of 114 1.1.d Where development quotas have been restricted to address inadequate infrastructure, explore allowing the restriction to "sunset" at such time as specific infrastructure improvements or other accomplishments have been made to ensure improved quality of life. (LT — P) 1.2. Restore public confidence in the development process. Nine people agreed and one person disagreed with this policy statement. • Confidence is only achievable if elected and non - elected public officials are on the up and up. • Process is totally discretionary right now. Fear /loathing /recrimination • Not sure people do not have confidence in the process • Growth is growth: Keep it on equal footing for private and free market • Use housing funds to create jobs • Think outside the box: we need jobs • Process has become so complex than only wealthy can do it • There is a skewed public process on some issues. How do we get info out and gain public trust? (Hate seeing Council and city staff attacked) There is anger out there but not all the facts are out there. Need more justice in the process. • The developer should be able to create confidence not the other way around • I don't think people agree on what the character of the community really is • Need alignment of review through phases of process • Ensure greater objectivity based on the AACP and established code • Regulations don't matter to elected officials. Not the land use code that needs to be amended, it's the mindset that elected officials don't have to follow them • The action items need to speak to process changes rather than specifics like 1.2d • Public confidence has more to do with the process than the regulations • Amend policies for greater clarity I.2.a Amend the land use codes to create a greater expectation of certainty and predictability in the review process. (1 — P) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 3 of 114 • Agree strongly • HPC too much on its own, integrate HPC more with overall review • Decrease all dimensional allowances by 25% • Use master planning process; include open space and contain sprawl • Balance growth management control with free market forces I.2.b Create a publicly accessible UGB -wide 3 -D model that shows what development is permitted under the land use codes. (1 — P) I.2.c Amend the PUD regulations to address the placement of allowable mass and scale, rather than using the process to exceed underlying dimensional requirements. (1 — P) Agree strongly I.2.d Amend City and County codes to establish an absolute height limit that can be achieved through a PUD or other process. (1— P) Agree strongly L3. Our public policies should be informed by reliable data on population segments and their impacts. Six people agreed and three people disagreed with this policy statement. • Data would have to come from private industries and universities. Data integrity as risk of how data is grouped and interpreted. • Use census data • Education - get word out to public • The fear is that the data will result in limitations on development in those segments. • All data should be reliable - don't isolate "population segments" • Data needs to be interpreted well • Too vague I.3.a Use Population Segment Chart as a starting point for tracking population data in the Urban Growth Boundary. Require yearly updates to be included in City and County Annual Reports. (1 - P) I.3.b Project growth /decline in future population segments by using Population Segment Chart, build -out studies, job generation estimates, Census tracking and State Demographer's Office reports. (LT — P) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 4 of 114 It Our public policies should be informed by reliable data on new construction. Five people agreed and three people disagreed with this policy statement. • Better data integrity and better data analysis toed in with new construction. Knowledge from periodicals, higher education, private industry • Need info on number of construction workers and vehicles on- site • Need reliable data I.4.a Ensure there is a reliable method for tracking all new square footage and redeveloped square footage, by use. Require yearly updates to be included in City and County Annual Reports. (I - P) II. Pacing Construction Policies & Action Items 11.1. Establish a construction pacing system that respects quiet enjoyment of our community and neighborhoods. Three people agreed and eleven people disagreed with this policy statement. • Revenue, financial and industry vary annually • "Acts of God, financial risks, social & political risks, etc" vary over periods of time. • Explore different types of construction may have different feasibility factors. • Add the word "flexible" ( "Establish a flexible...") • We should focus on managing construction impacts (noise, traffic etc.) rather than pace • Need coordinated construction management (IPD: Integrated Project Delivery) • Should limit development in other ways • Changes dramatically year -to -year; the amount of development creates impacts • Everyone should have the right to build • Allow construction to occur at a pace that is within the community's resources • Favor private property not the call of government • Manage construction through methods such as tolls • Does this include redevelopment? • Need to manage impacts of construction 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 5 of 114 • Pacing will have negative impacts on cost of living • Pacing has nothing to do with cost of living • Pace of construction is already self - regulating (boom + bust) • Could have system that adjusts on the fly if things get really crazy as economic climate changes • Number of scrape and replace projects should be slowed down • Pace system would smooth out booms and busts • Pacing should be loose and subjective, not arbitrary • Quiet enjoyment is a good goal • Permitting process may not be best tool for pacing • Mitigate construction impacts instead of pacing • Pacing could mean costly delays to those waiting for permit • Policy ignores the marketplace and external factors • Pace will be regulated by market conditions • Regulation of pacing will set the pace • 1 don't see how this is different from existing GMQS • Short -term quiet enjoyment should not overrule long -term community health and vitality • After going through land use approval, more uncertainty re: when you can get permit = impediment to reinvestment • This policy makes development more expensive • Concerned there is a not a good example of this working - two others agree • Needs to be flexible to adapt to market conditions - big challenge • Where is the economic sustainability in this chapter? 11.1.a Establish a "target" year, determined to be acceptable in terms of construction activity, to be used as baseline for a building permit cap. (I — P) • Fluctuations in the economy should be considered in the pace • This doesn't make sense 11.1.b Amend and coordinate City and County codes to pace the level of construction activity on an annual basis. (1 — P) • Perhaps use a "sliding scale" rather than a "fixed scale" (example: fixed would be "We only allow 10 permits." While 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 6 of 114 sliding would be "We allow 10 permits, but it is variable based on factors such as the economy, unique opportunity, etc.) • Don't just quantify, try to qualify based on current conditions. • Pace the rate of construction in the commercial core, per block to keep businesses viable • Building permit process should be quicker and more efficient 11.1.c Amend codes to include residential demolition and replacement ( "scrape and replace" development) in the pacing system. (1 — P) • Don't think it should extent to scrape and replace; need marketability to sell home • Needs to be a reasonable timeframe to wait— say 6 months • We won't see the same frenzy again so it doesn't matter so much 11.1.d Explore exemptions for certain development, including creation of affordable housing, conversion of free - market housing to affordable housing, and projects that apply for a building permit and act on it within one year of a development order. (I — P) • Also consider external environment and how it affects project feasibility (e.g. the one year frame may be affected by external considerations) • l like that this would make projects competitive with each other to be the best for the community (employee housing, art, public spaces) • Public projects should not be exempt (four others agree with this statement; one disagrees) • For projects with free market and affordable housing, it should not be fast - tracked; consider entire project 11.1.e Establish an objective list of community benefits through which an applicant may earn "points" under a pacing system to gain preferential treatment such as being moved toward the "head of the line," such as awarding points for older homes that have not undergone significant redevelopment to date. (1 — P) • People who live here full -time should be exempt from pace restrictions 11.1.f Establish a percentage square footage increase that is allowable per year . (I — P) • Remove "allowable" and substitute "desirable" 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 7 of 114 • Use sq. ft. total as a variable factor • May be premature and not a priority • May not be an issue over the next decade • Need more detail to explain this item 11.1.g Explore the role of vested rights as a tool in a pacing system. (I— P, AO) • "vested rights" could be "variable" in the pacing system, III. Residential Sector Policies & Action Items 111.1. Ensure City and County codes are consistent in the vicinity of city /county boundaries to discourage jurisdiction- shopping, and prevent sudden shifts in the character of neighborhoods. Four people agreed and six people disagreed with this policy statement. • Just let individual cases negotiate a solution (variances) • Not really concerned with jurisdiction- shopping; lots of regulations already, except when government doesn't apply rules to itself • Hard to disagree with principles in this section overall; action items should be reviewed on neighborhood -by- neighborhood basis • Define jurisdiction shopping • Too much use of the word "discourage" • I don't think this is a big problem • Residential should always be compatible with the neighborhood • Maybe "sudden shifts" are natural • Establish city- county cooperation in boundary areas • Establish guidelines for appropriate development based on topography, water resources, infrastructure etc. 111. 1.a Amend City and County codes to implement the policy. (1 - P) 111.1.b Establish an Inter - Governmental Agreement regarding annexation policy in the area within the Urban Growth Boundary. (/ - P) 111.1 .c Explore mechanisms for a joint review of development in the Urban Growth Boundary. (1 - P) 111.2. Control the location and reduce the size of homes in order to: 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 8 of 114 • Protect the natural visual quality of river and stream corridors and mountainsides; • Protect our small town community character and historical heritage; • Reduce environmental degradation and protect the quality of our rivers and streams; • Limit consumption of energy and building materials; • Limit the burden on public infrastructure and ongoing public operating costs; • Reduce short- and long -term job generation impacts, such as traffic congestion and demand for affordable housing; and • Limit zoning variances to reduce impacts on the neighborhood and the community. Three people agreed and seven people disagreed with this policy statement. • Controlling location and size won't accomplish "in order to" items • l'm only really concerned with the last bullet point • Stream corridors are important • 4,000 sf basement exemptions should apply throughout county • Don't see how smaller homes result in this list of outcomes • Small town character includes large homes that are here • Avoid discussion of size of homes; not government's responsibility • Agree primarily about size • Reduce hard cap and eliminate sub -grade space • Do you want rows of homes the same size? • Shouldn't tie home size to limiting energy consumption or environmental degradation • This document appears to stop growth, not in favor • This will push people out of cemetery lane where locals still live need to avoid this regulation III.2.a City and County Planning and Zoning Commissions should jointly and comprehensively examine and improve the following code regulations: i. City 8040 Greenline regulations ii. City slope requirements (FAR, Density) iii. City and County Stream Margin Review iv. County site plan review on slopes v. County slope requirements (FAR, Density) vi. County scenic review (1- P, P /OS, AO) III.2.b Explore prohibiting development on slopes of 30% or greater. (1 - P, AO) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 9 of 114 III.2.c Amend County code to reduce the maximum "hard cap" for house sizes within Urban Growth Boundary from 15,000 s.f. to 7,500 s.f. Amend City code to create a 5,000 sq. ft. hard cap. (1 - P) • Why limit to 7500 sq ft on large county lots? Makes more sense closer to city limits • 5,000 sf limit on duplexes (Cemetery lane) limits value going forward for those who haven't yet redeveloped III.2.d Amend the City and County codes to reduce or eliminate FAR exemptions for items such as sub -grade space and garages. (1— P) • This is not necessary. This penalizes those who haven't already rebuilt; won't reduce mass and scale above ground - two others agree III.2.e Ensure the viability of the County's Transferable Development Right (TDR) program when making changes to the hard cap on house sizes in the County. Scope of work would include: i. Estimate future TDR supply; H. Review potential adjustments to ensure adequate demand, such as reducing the FAR awarded for a TDR; iii. Explore a sliding FAR scale for TDRs based on scenic or other value related to the sending site; iv. Explore potential for inter - jurisdictional TDR exchange between County and City; v. Explore other possible "awards" for receiving sites (aside from FAR). (I - P) III.2.f Evaluate the City and County TDR programs to ensure they are serving a valuable public purpose. (1 — P) III.2.g Explore a new square footage buy -back program, such as a Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) program or a conservation easement approach, for projects that are vested for more than 5,750 square feet to encourage owners not to exceed that size. (LT - P) III.2.h Amend City and County codes to address proper location and solar orientation of homes. (1 - P, B, CI) 111.2.1 Expand and strengthen the County's "scenic zones," especially along Highway 82 toward Independence Pass, up Castle Creek Road, and up Maroon Creek Road, to limit the visual impacts of growth. (I - P) III.2.j Amend the County code to establish a sliding scale FAR for substandard size parcels in the AR -10 zone. (1 - P) III.2.k Amend City and County codes to make variance criteria more stringent in order to limit the impact of those variances on neighborhoods. (1 — P) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 10 of 114 111.3. Protect the visual quality and character of residential neighborhoods by reducing site coverage, mass, and scale. Three people agreed and six people disagreed with this policy statement. • Allow some variety in design • Do you cap what happens going forward and allow what has been done already? • Not sure community is concerned with this • How do you define each neighborhood • What do residents of each neighborhood want? • Hard to have one policy for every neighborhood • It's hard to define community character; lots of variability around town • Trees can obstruct views as much as homes do • Neighborhood character includes larger homes • This policy would change and not protect character • Why reduce now? III.3.a Amend City and County codes to reduce allowable site coverage and create Residential Design Standards customized by neighborhood. (1 - P) IlI.3.b Explore the potential of form -based design standards, and volumetric floor area calculations. (1 - P) III.3.c Study development in historic town -site areas of Aspen and other similar mountain communities such as Crested Butte, Steamboat Springs and Telluride in order to create standards that preserve visual quality and character. (I - P) 111.4. Encourage permanent residents to remain in existing free market homes. Five people agreed and five people disagreed with this policy statement. • Good idea • Property taxes are running people out III.4.a Explore incentives to encourage local residents to stay in the homes they own, such as i. Voluntary RO deed restrictions, temporary or permanent; ii. Reduced property taxes; ii. City /county fee abatements; and iv. Faster processing of land use applications and zoning permits (1 - P, AO, APCHA) • How will faster processing keep people in home? 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 11 of 114 IV. Lodging Policies & Action Items IV.1 Lodging should be modest in bulk, mass, and scale in order to: • Create certainty in land development; • Prioritize maintaining our mountain views; • Protect our existing lodges; • Protect our small town community character and historical heritage; • Limit consumption of energy and building materials; • Limit the burden on public infrastructure and ongoing public operating costs; and • Reduce short- and Iong -term job generation impacts, such as traffic congestion and demand for affordable housing. Two people agreed and eleven people disagreed with this policy statement. • "Lodging should be modest" is meaningless. Is Vegas modest? • Like the maintaining views concept • Existing lodging needs to be able to adapt with the times. • Incentives might make it work. • How does "modest in mass and scale" affect solar? Green roofs? Don't like the "oversight" of this section. • They have to be big to work! • Too much to swallow in one statement - too broad • Mass /scale /bulk always a roadblock • Modest is a subjective term - (another person agreed) • Is Limelight modest? The Stube? Could kill everything • How do you read the word "protect "? • Consider ways to enable a small lodge • "Modesty" in mass and scale not a necessary policy • Curious about lodging units, feel city staff are wrong, rooms are bigger and nicer. Where is that information? Can we retrace that study? HPTF- related study • Don't agree we are losing lodging • Why and where do we need lodging. Need study • I feel the tenor is we need more rooms but will make it difficult to do • Don't think this will achieve goals. Ignores economics of lodging. Too much locals point of view and not the tourists and operators 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 12 of 114 • If lodging is modest, it can't afford 100% mitigation for affordable housing on -site. Viable lodging is essential -- can't achieve all priorities in chapter. • This is language not given in P &Z meetings. This is hijacked. How did that happen? • What does "modest" mean? • Make it easier to remodel lodges IV.1.a Use the City's 3 -D model of the downtown area to illustrate the maximum development that could result from the City's existing zoning and Lodging & Commercial Design Guidelines. (/ - P) IV.1.b Amend zoning and the City's Lodging & Commercial Design Guidelines based on the findings of 1.a if necessary to ensure modest and appropriate development. (1 - P) IV.1.c Explore the creation of new solar and view easements. (/— P) IV.2. Lodging amenities should be designed to facilitate interaction between visitors and residents. Four people agreed and eight people disagreed with this policy statement. • Want to see public use at the base of Aspen Mountain ?(or Lift 1A area)... like the sundeck, with cafeteria, changing area, warming area, etc. "A place to put your boots on" that isn't a hallway. • Think this is irrelevant. Lodging is for tourists, but hopefully there is interaction with residents. • It's nice when all types of people mix in town. • Base Village example separated residents and tourists - a travesty • Limelight and Sky Hotel are good examples; locals at pool etc. • If this is targeted against private clubs, isn't that a market decision? • Lodging products differ; large branded hotel vs fractional, B &B • Want lodge to be private; no need to bring town into lodge; worry it will lead to public use of private spaces • Badly written policy • What's the point? I meet visitors on the street etc • What about just "Lodging should be welcoming ?" • You can't prioritize mountain views, it counters idea of density in town 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 13 of 114 • You need a certain mass and scale to make it economically feasible for a project; remove "modest in bulk, mass and scale" from policy • Lodging should address burden of impacts, but not necessarily reduce • Laudable, but I disagree with "should" • Pie in sky. • Too sweeping IV.2.a Amend the City and County Land Use Codes and design guidelines to require that any on -site amenities be conveniently accessible and welcoming to both visitors and residents. (1 - P) IV.2.b Encourage a diversity of amenities from lodge to lodge to ensure a balance within the community. (1 — P) IV.3. Maintain and encourage a diverse and balanced lodging inventory. Six people agreed and six people disagreed with this policy statement. • Diversity of price us important. Mix within buildings is nice too. • Perhaps incentives? • I read this as "provide cheap lodging." Noble aspirations but you can't sell a low -end lodge • Market will take care of this • Accept "messy vitality"— no set percentage of each lodging type. • High -end lodging is OK when demand is there. It's who we are. It's the type of resort we are and it needs to be protected and nurtured. • Conversion of homes to lodging would work well re: B &B (Whistler example) • How do we use already built structures? • Timeframe /approval process needs to be accelerated for those projects that meet these needs /community desires • Would like this document to be run through a lodging economic expert! Vetted for viability. • Definition important. Diversity of room size is good. Devil in details • Should include fractionals, homes and lodge rooms • In U.S. people not as accepting of small rooms 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 14 • The 100% mitigation required in the Housing chapter does not allow moderate prices and results in over - mitigation. Long -term benefits likes property tax and sales tax should count as mitigation. • This is code for cheap, small and affordable • Incentives OK for affordable lodging but not public funding • Creative policies encouraging an increase in economic viability would be a good idea • Support lodging that caters to diverse visitors not just jet- setters • Agree in principle, but worry how that will be used • There's nothing here that promotes lodging • Make it easier for redevelopment or new development • Statements in this section don't promote lodging but restrict it • It's all: 'you can't do this or that' • Agree with "diverse" — remove the word "balanced" • Low price -point lodges don't provide a lot of amenities • This is Aspen ... we don't need to cater to a lower middle -class clientele; you won't draw people here on a budget; we don't have a demand for cheap rooms IV.3.a Update the City and County lodging database that includes information on size, age, bed base, and amenities provided. (1 — P) IV.3.b Explore amendments to the Land Use Code that places a priority on lodges that replace what is being eliminated. (/ — P) Disagree IV.3.c Explore methods to maintain the inventory of smaller lodges. (1 - P) • City codes and mitigation requirements preclude the development or maintenance of small -scale lodges or affordability. Too long a process, too many government exactions IV.3.d Explore the potential for incentives to encourage voluntary deed - restricted economy /moderate lodging. (1 - P) IV.3.e Explore amending the City and County codes to allow for bed and breakfast -type lodging in residential neighborhoods. (LT — P) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 15of114 IV.3.f Amend City and County codes to allow for flexibility in lodging unit sizes and configurations that can respond to seasonal and economic change. (/— P) IV.3.g Explore amendments to the City and County Land Use Codes that would incentivize small room sizes and diversity of room sizes through increases in floor area and building height. ( — P) • Disagree • This is incompatible with other goals in the document and contradictory; gets smaller rooms but in conflict with modest scale and height IV.4. Prevent the further loss of lodging inventory. Four people agreed and six people disagreed with this policy statement. • Depends on the lodging. In moderation could be good. • This contradicts IV.1(reduce the impacts part) • Change to "encourage retention of existing lodges and grown and expand the." Restore loss of bed base • Determine what level of lodging we want to have. Keep what we have? Get back what we lost? There need to be some parameters or definitions here. • Study economic impacts of increasing or decreasing incentives. Look at the entire economic environment in UGB, then evaluate. • Need to increase lodging inventory - have had near disastrous loss • Promote maintenance of inventory • If you want less expensive rooms, need more inventory • Consider building inventory to meet maximum high season need • Makes only traditional lodges OK, what's wrong with fractionals? • Traditional lodges are an impossibility today • The client doesn't care how it is owned IV.4.a Amend the City Code to eliminate the provision for new multi - family free market residential as the sole use on a parcel in the Lodge Zone District. (1 - P) IV.4.b Explore allowing the conversion of existing multi - family free - market buildings to lodging uses. (1 - P) IV.4.c Amend the City and County Land Use Codes to eliminate the provision of free - market residential incentives in the lodge program. (1 — P) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 16 of 114 Disagree IV.4.d Amend the City and County Land Use Codes to eliminate the ability to convert lodging to other uses. (/ — P) Disagree V. Commercial Policies & Action Items V.1. Ensure that the City code supports development that reflects the contextual architectural heritage in terms of site coverage, mass, scale, form and a diversity of heights. Three people agreed and six people disagreed with this policy statement. • Use "integrated" instead of "reflects the contextual architectural heritage." • Encourage more street -side amenities • Don't want us to look like Vail. • Part of architectural heritage was empty lots and broken -down buildings post 1893. • "Reflects" is too strong • Don't want to box in owners and limit redevelopment opportunity • Can't enforce diversity of heights; just set limit • No need to copy Victorian heritage • Good to have transition into present and future styles • Past shouldn't be good just because it's the past • Don't agree with "ensure" • If "reflect" means "the same as" or "mirror," I disagree • Not enthusiastic about this; need to be open to creativity and innovation that reflects the needs of the marketplace, so commercial ventures are successful - one other agrees • Our architectural heritage has evolved past Victorian; we should keep evolving • New development must conform with existing codes • Not "reflect" maybe "harmonize" or "integrate" • PUDs and COWOPs should not exceed code too much • Downtown should be allowed to develop with historical feel and new ideas 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 17 of 114 • Victorians should be most prominent and everything else subordinate • Too much height is not pedestrian- friendly because of shade and ice V.1 .a Generate scenarios at various levels of development, considering the Commercial Design Guidelines and Historic Preservation Guidelines to ensure they implement the policy. (/ - P) V.1.b Amend the Commercial Design Guidelines, Historic Design Guidelines and zoning as needed to implement the policy. (1 - P) V.1.c Re- evaluate the assumptions behind the Infill codes, such as what is the appropriate historic pattern of development to model. (/ — P) V.1.d Engage in a community dialogue about the appearance and function of the commercial zone districts and amend our codes to reflect the community will. (I — P) V.2. Facilitate and assist essential businesses that provide basic community needs. Seven people agreed and three people disagreed with this policy statement. • No - let them work out their own economic and business problems. • Be specific, we're talking about pharmacies, movie theatre, groceries • Concerned about unintended consequences • Work with developers to create deed - restricted commercial space • Did a good job with the Isis • City could dedicate land or buildings for this • Not just essential, but new "up- starts" • Don't want to lose pharmacies etc. • Who determines what's "essential" —too many different opinions • Only a few things are truly essential • We need to separate what sounds good from what can actually work • Futile for government to intervene; we're not wise enough to play god • Sounds good, not achievable • Can of worms 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 18 of 114 • How do you distinguish if someone closes because they're bad at business? • Define essential V.2.a Identify products and services that are considered basic community needs. (1 — P) V.2.b Create an inventory of existing essential commercial uses and businesses and establish measures to keep them viable. (1 - P) V.2.c Establish a working group including representatives of City, ACRA, Aspen Retail Association, CCLC and other groups or individuals to reach out to property /business owners who provide essential products in an effort to explore succession planning, including cooperatively -owned stores. (LT - P) V.3. Create a commercial mix that is affordable, balanced, diverse, vital, and meets the needs of year -round residents and visitors. Four people agreed and four people disagreed with this policy statement. • Disagree with "affordable" - just "diverse" • Like commercial exaction. • Sounds good; I have no idea how you do it • I don't know if we have enough locals to create enough demand for much more retail • How is this achieved? Do you work with landlords; sounds nice • Very subjective • Don't make rules so restrictive there are negative outcomes. • Parallel 15 had to go through too many hoops • Need to allow for exemptions rather than hard and fast rules • Like overall intent of this section • Let the market decide • Population won't support certain businesses enough. Don't turn to the public sector for help. • Futile for government to intervene; we're not wise enough to play god • I have a problem with the word 'affordable'— subject to opinion, can't define; things are more affordable on -line and downvalley • The reality is we have no control over what kinds of business want to be here • We should create a friendly environment for business 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 19 of 114 • How can we change Building Dept practices, fees so they aren't an obstacle to renovations in downtown; should speed up process for downtown renovation • Re: "balance" there will always be an ebb and flow; market will correct imbalances; market will determine mix based on national trends; i.e. recent trend towards high -end outdoor lifestyle clothing • Commercial shouldn't be dominated by one sector • Are there zoning changes or credits to owners to provide lower occupancy -cost spaces? • Some kind of subsidy or space buy -downs could create lower cost space • We have a lot of small, locally- operated businesses compared to most other communities • Government regulations are hurting the creation of new businesses and are restructuring redevelopment of old buildings for rejuvenation of downtown core • Government cannot create a commercial mix, market should • The Isis project was an example of government creating commercial spaces and it didn't work well re: the retail that is located there • National trends determine retail mix • It's a question of demand • Encourage tourist -based economy over locals; visitors over ourselves, especially considering Amazon etc. • Overall, like policies but not action items V.3.a. Conduct a Market Study to identify the level of demand and availability within the Aspen Area for products and services by residents in order to determine if code changes are needed. (1 - P) V.3.b Explore incentives, such as Growth Management, for non -prime commercial space including basements and alleys. (1 - P) • Support this V.3.c Explore amending zoning to encourage locations for products and services identified as needed in the Market Study. (1 - P) V.3.d Explore code changes to allow restaurants and bars on the Pedestrian Malls by right, while requiring retail to gain conditional use approval. (I - P) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 20 of 114 • This is a bit heavy handed, V.3.e Identify what types of business are over - represented in the downtown and consider a system to manage imbalances, such as quotas, limited prohibitions, zoning, etc. (I - P) • Needs clarity. • Like the quota idea. V.3.f Explore creating a program to require a portion of development to be restricted to a limited list of commercial uses, which would be charged lower rents or rental rates based on percentage of sales. (1 - P) • Explore mitigation and /or RETT to ensure locally- serving businesses in Aspen • Reference local- serving. • Needs clarity. V.3.g Explore adopting an Existing Use Zone District in specific areas in order to prohibit new uses from displacing existing ones. The new Zone District might allow a limited list of commercial uses subject to a conditional use process. (1- P) V.3.h Explore the potential to use public sector or non - profit owned commercial spaces to implement policy. (1 - P) VI. Public, Institutional, and Non - Profit Sector Policies & Action Items VI.1. Ensure that PUD and COWOP processes result in tangible community benefits and do not damage the built environment through mass and scale that significantly exceed land use code standards. Six people agreed and seven people disagreed with this policy statement. • Needs clarification. • Why COWOP only for public projects? Clarify that this includes public /private partnership projects. change the section name • Add SPA to the list • Nonsense: people vary over time, always instant amnesia of what people have done to their environment. • Usually a gang of the same people have disproportionate influence. 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 21 of 114 • Don't think every project has to have community benefits; some are unnecessary/contrived • Agree that mass /scale should not exceed code • History of approving projects that are over -scale • PUD and COWOPs must comply with city codes • Change the names of these processes or eliminate them • Can these projects go to vote? • Please define the words in this section: Sustainable /Reasonable /Balance /Basic community needs /essential • Maintain consistency, don't forget regular codes; objectivity not subjectivity • Strongly disagree; this renders process meaningless; PUD and COWAP are important processes • If you do this, then you should approve applications administratively • Yes, yes, yes; existing codes allow too much, reduce by 25% • What does "significantly exceed" mean? • Mass and scale is contradictory in the plan i.e. on -site housing, we need to figure this out as a community VI.1.a Amend COWOP section of City code to include full Planning & Zoning Commission review of projects as if the proposal were a Conceptual & Final PUD. (/ - P) VI.1.b Review City and County Planned Unit Development (PUD) and COWOP chapters with the intention of strengthening language to require strong and demonstrable community benefits in perpetuity in exchange for any dimensional variance, and limit the capacity to exceed land use code standards. (I - P) VI.1.c Conduct a comprehensive study of PUD and COWOP projects from the past 5 years comparing the code in place at the time and what was actually approved, e.g. dimensional standards, community benefits, etc. (1 - P) • This is very important to do — this decision needs to be made based on accurate info VI.2. Preserve and enhance our non - profit and quasi - public facilities and spaces. (see also Aspen Idea Chapter) Eleven people agreed and two people disagreed with this policy statement. 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 22 of 114 • Utilize existing space (public or private) in exchange for a benefit. • Make it easier for existing non - profits to redevelop and expand — three others agree • if non - profits can't generate or raise money they are gone. Progress will still happen even if delayed. • This chapter provides too much support for non - profits. Properties in UGB should generate money. • Don't agree with action items • Non - profits don't necessarily need access to someone else's facility • No blanket preservation of all non - profits; need strategies to preserve functions not buildings • Need exists for gathering space, even new City Hall • All gathering spaces should be at street level • Strongly agree Red Brick a good example • Only if the non - profits still have a useful purpose VI.2.a Address the future loss of civic buildings and spaces through a variety of methods including public - private partnerships. (/ - P, City Manager, County Manager, non - profit groups, etc) VI.2.b Explore community partnerships, amendments to codes, and other methods to ensure the continuation of publicly - accessible spaces used and /or owned by non - profits, institutions and civic organizations. (1 - P, City Manager, County Manager, non - profit groups, etc) VI.2.c Explore providing a multiple -use community gathering place that serves as a hub for activities. The center should be easily accessible and close to complimentary community amenities. (LT — SrS, non - profit groups) • This and D are duplicate action items VI.2.d Explore establishing a multiple -use community gathering place that serves as a hub for activities. The center should be easily accessible and close to complimentary community amenities. (LT— SrS, non - profit groups) • Trying to build a facility that is all things to all people ends up being no benefit to anyone • No shortcoming in unique gathering places VI.3. All new or expanded non - profit facilities should be located within the Urban Growth Boundary, and preferably within the City limits. Six people agreed and four people disagreed with this policy statement. 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 23 of 114 • Non - profits should be located where they can best meet their mission • Needs clarification. Two people agreed with this statement. • Density in UGB helps prevent sprawl • Why only "non- profits ?" change to "public, institutional, and non-profits." • Don't agree; seems targeted to Aspen Country Day • Distinguish that this refers to event venues, not offices. • Some entities need to locate where their work is supported and where their mission is fulfilled. • "all" is a strong word — some scenarios will not work inside the UGB • Clarify the intent of this policy to support non - profits, encourage infill /growth only in UGB. Word this more positively. • OK to be outside UGB if it supports mission — two others agree VI.3.a Examine the Pitkin County code to ensure it implements this policy and amend the code accordingly. (1 — P) VII. Mitigation Policies & Action Items VII.1. Ensure that new residential development and redevelopment mitigates all reasonable, directly - related housing impacts. (See Colorado Revised Statutes 29-20 - 104.5) Seven people agreed and ten people disagreed with this policy statement. • Define "ensure" • Loading too much on development • Can't afford to do anything -- Is that the intent? • Mitigation is good but words like "all" are too vague • How far does this mitigation need to go? Forever? • This is not practical. Needs to be case -by -case. • Mitigation is the wrong word; should be replaced by fees that directly result from development • Too "cerebral" — mitigation already paid through a lot of fees • Fees need to be detailed exactly what they are for • Include mitigation for number of vehicles • This all sounds like anti - development; some things needs to be redeveloped 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 24 of 114 • Again, who decides • We have too much affordable housing already • This plan seems to define jobs as negative, something that requires mitigation and not something that is appreciated • Plan seems to focus only on what we don't want, not what we do want • Redevelopment will not be able to provide all, this mitigation • Could be too extreme in some examples • What about stifling businesses? • Define "reasonable" • Mitigating for everything is not reasonable • City is always behind, can never keep up with impacts, and they are real • No easy consensus, this stuff is really tough VII.1.a Conduct a comprehensive review of all residential mitigation options. (1 - P) VII.1.b City and County shall conduct an updated study on short and long -term job generation impacts of both part and full -time residential development. The study should account for different job generation rates based on property types and neighborhoods, e.g. downtown condos, West End, larger county properties. (I - P, APCHA) VI1.1.c Create a "mitigation menu" based on the job generation study, including: VIl.1.c.i Incentivize the provision of on -site affordable housing. This could include prioritization in receiving a building permit, points in growth management, and other tools. (I — P) • On -site will impact mass and scale — what do we really want? VI1.1.c.ii Recalculate City and County cash -in -lieu payment amount to reflect the job generation study, as well as all actual costs of providing off -site affordable housing, such as the soft costs of locating developable property, planning, designing, conducting the appropriate public processes, identifying buy -down properties, etc, as well as the traditional hard costs of construction (1 - P, APCHA) VI1.1.c.iii Consider establishing an official list of deed - restricted housing projects and potential buy -down properties that developers could buy into to mitigate their affordable housing impacts. (1 - P, APCHA) VII.1.c.iv Explore public - private partnerships to create affordable housing. (1 - P. APCHA) VI1.1.c.v Consider amending the County code to allow for the creation of housing credits that developers can buy for their own mitigation. (1 — P) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 25 of 114 VI1.1.c.vi Amend the City ADU program to require mandatory occupancy when used as mitigation for housing impacts. (1 - P) Forget ADUs - they don't work, they're unoccupied VI1.1.d The City should examine the County's fee /mitigation policy regarding Resident - Occupied (RO) homes and consider changes to City codes. (1 - P, APCHA) VII.2. Use mitigation policies as a tool to bring the lodging inventory into balance, with a focus on product diversity. Five people agreed and twelve people disagreed with this policy statement. • I agree that lowering mitigation for desired lodging is useful (lower - priced anything requires lowering costs /fees) • I don't agree if this means raising costs for undesirable lodging • This is a function of the market. • Mitigation as a tool won't solve imbalance • Lodging owners /developers should be able to follow market trends. • Lodges need to be able to follow consumer tastes, and be willing the change quickly • In favor of affordable lodging • Who defines "balance ?" • What kind of "balance ?" If you mean high -end, say high - end • Mitigation should not be a "tool" • Times have changed • How do we encourage a tourist -based economy? Can we do this by allowing desired development and not just preventing undesirable development? • What is "balance" in lodging? Who determines it? • Concerned with ambiguity of language "imbalance" "reasonable" • Lodging diversity is good • We need to be attractive to many different people • Yes but worried about building too much in neighborhoods 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 26 of 114 VII.2.a Conduct a study that assesses the job generation of different types of lodging products. ( / - P) VII.2.b Implement mitigation policies, based on study results, to encourage flexibility in unit sizes, configurations and other elements to create a diverse lodging inventory. (1 - P) VII.2.c Conduct a comprehensive study of City lodging projects from the past five years to determine the successes and shortcomings of the 2005/07 City lodging incentives, and revise accordingly. (LT - P) VII.3. Ensure that impact fees fully offset the associated costs of development on the community. Four people agreed and three people disagreed with this policy statement. • Define "ensure" • "fully" should be changes to "some" or something less than everything • Good principle but could be taken too far • Needs to include an opportunity to negotiate • City should welcome job - generating business and not kill business • The current 60% mitigation requirement already stifling; 100% would be way too much; should be more like 50% • Many "new" employees are already here and living in affordable housing • Mitigation needs to be reliable, not negotiated with every project; maybe a point system; no double - dipping • Agree with policy, but needs to be more stable, predictable • If city wants jobs and vitality, stop charging high fees • Funding social services needs should not be assigned to development • Good aspiration but from a business perspective is it cost - prohibitive? • Will stop all development and end up crippling public goals and funding mechanisms by not allowing anything to happen — foundation of sand VII.3.a Review the effectiveness of existing impact fees in the City and County with regard to schools, parks, roads, Transportation Demand Management, stormwater, etc, and revise as necessary. (LT - P, AO) Parking should be mitigated 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 27 of 114 VII.3.b Explore an impact fee dedicated to capital improvements for health and human services. (I— P, HHS, PH) VIII. Maintaining our Tourist -Based Economy Policies & Action Items VIII.1. Maintain and improve the Aspen Area's tourist -based economy. Fifteen people agreed and two people disagreed with this policy statement. • Change to "maintain, improve, and support" • This is very important 9 this is our main economy. • But, how much should we spend on this? • What is the right balance of tourists and locals? Right now things seem focused on tourists too much. • Would like to see more skier amenities (cafeteria, shops, warming area, etc) at the base of the mountain (Le. something like the sundeck at the base). • We do a lot of this stuff already. • If we stay true to our core we will be attractive to tourists. • This statement is not just about marketing - it has implications on our laws and codes. • Action items seem geared to the private sector and ACRA. While these are worthwhile goals, the public sector needs to be involved. • Like a lot of the action items. • Explore making Aspen attractive for other industries to come here. Keep professionals here. Consider how to get our youth to come back. Industries that tie to our lifestyle (sports gear, design, marketing, science, green industries) • Tourism is a volatile industry to rely on 4 we need to diversify. • It's not just about snow and skiing • There's no more "American hospitality" here. People don't make friends anymore. We should hire more Americans 4 word of mouth brings people here, and foreigners can't bring people in. • We have to produce what we promote (glitz, glamour, and money). • Careful consideration of potential projects and funding 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 28 of 114 • Tourism is part of sustainability definition • Real estate and development IS tourism • Need to value second home owners as tourists /visitors; important to economy /community • We're not only a resort economy • This is too narrowly focused • More "soft industry" to provide economic diversification (other person agrees) • Support film industry • We manufacture creativity and talent • Highlight local businesses that operate nationally • Pro - active against a non -snow economy • Use social media to connect community; to provide world -class experience • Focus on built environment; that's what helps tourist economy • Aspen is transitioning from a ski town to a 12 -month visitor - based economy with continued emphasis on the mountain recreation industry and the creative arts • Drop "maintain, " just "improve" • Plan should identify key elements of tourist economy i.e,. air travel, lodging, resort programming, activities transportation within resort, marketing /communications /guest services - once that's done, write a strategic resort business plan; then business development initiatives, circle back with data and examine the land use plan and zoning • Add focus on non -event elements i.e. restaurant/lodging • Policy needs language on improving lodging and new lodging development VIII.1.a Establish a collaborative working group with entities that have amenity space, such as major institutions, the public sector, SkiCo and larger lodges, to develop event ideas that keep Aspen relevant for the next generation. (LT - P) • This kind of collaboration is a great opportunity • We already do this • Should be immediate • Don't lose sight of baby boomers • Make sure we bolster our current events is we find them worthwhile 9 don't just make up new events 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 29 of 114 VIII.1.b Encourage adaptable use of public spaces for events. (LT- P) • Special events should come with a damage deposit mitigation fee (covers police, fire, clean -up etc) VIII.1.c The working group should conduct field trips to explore what other resort communities are doing to attract visitors. (1 — P, SE) • Figure out our identity first • Concerned about the cost of these trips. VIII.1.d The working group should conduct periodic analyses of our competitive advantages and disadvantages, and then explore ways to ensure that the resort amenities appeal to new visitors. (LT - P) VIII.1,e Reinvigorate the Sister Cities program by placing an emphasis on sharing new ideas to attract visitors. (LT— City Manager) • Shouldn't be used to attract visitors; more cultural • Never seen value of this program re: tourism VIII.1.f Proactively promote the diversity of community events, activities, and experiences that communicate the Aspen Idea. (LT - P) • Promote wilderness experience through hiking VI11.1.g Explore the creation of an "Aspencorps" that enables visitors to learn new skills and volunteer their time in the Aspen community. (LT - P) • Interesting idea. Collaboration is important for this (especially with non - profits) • It's already easy to volunteer • Need to figure out the housing for this one. • This could cater towards long -term summer visitors and 2nd homeowners, but the time poverty with most guests means their time will be spent doing vacation things • action items are silly • action items in this section lack strength OTHER COMMENTS: 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 30 of 114 One person proposed a "points system" that would fall under multiple chapters. It would link TDRs, Building permits, APCHA, Planning, Utilities, etc into one points system. The more points received means benefits when getting a building permit or paying fees. The exact language written is: • Online shopping matrix 4 smaller development = smaller fees; zero energy = zero fees (trying to incentivize smaller buildings and higher energy efficiency) • Credit point system to track: occupancy and use (are you home ?) • Big employers can use credits from new system to manage their points with employees (for example 2 weeks = 5 points, 6 months = 200 points, 12 year = 20,000 points) • All affordable housing - content management 4 homeowners manage their credit score and are accountable if in red • Point system for enforcement. Are on timeline + HOA History + current board tax assessor purchase price, • Special assessments and maintenance - point system requires HOA to upload history, energy use, plan for upgrades, and renewable. 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 31 of 114 West of Castle Creek Corridor Small Group Meeting Summary The Session was held on October 18, 2010 in the Council Chambers Room. Policies are in bold font. Action Items are regular front. Public feedback is inserted directly under the relevant Policy or Action Item, and is in large font, bold and italic. The name of this chapter is confusing - you might rename it "West Highway 82 Corridor" Comment on UGB - Add the snow dump parcel and the Airport Ranch area I. Transportation Policies & Action Items 1.1. Improve the convenience, reliability, comfort, affordability, safety, capacity, and quality of experience of transit services and improve efficiency and coordination between all related aspects of transportation in the West of Castle Creek Corridor. Eleven people agreed with this policy • Reduce the needs for all movements - mainly auto • More bike lanes. • Want to see a Transit Oriented Development (TOD) master plan for the area • Communing from ABC (by bike ?) is difficult because of hills - it discourages people • E -Bike technology. Use Electric bikes for link between buttermilk and town • Bridge preserved for rail • Terminal in Aspen or Snowmass • Doesn't reference economic realities. How are we going to pay for all of this? • Goal should be reducing vehicle traffic (traffic counts) 9 connect with the transportation chapter • 1993 numbers might not be the best guide • Trail on the back side of Deer Hill is desired • The use of shuttle buses in the bus lanes should be considered. • Electric shuttle links. • Implement the 1998 Record of Decision. 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 32 of 114 • 1.1. a. Create a comprehensive transportation master plan for the West of Castle Creek Corridor based on, but not limited to existing planning efforts, including the Entrance to Aspen Record of Decision, the Highway 82 Access Control Plan, and RFTA's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) program. The purpose of such a plan is to coordinate and improve all aspects of auto, air, transit, parking and trail function in the context of planned development or redevelopment of activity nodes in the corridor. (1 — T, RFTA, PW, A) • Like this action item • Don't like if it bifurcates open space 1.1.b. Complete and implement the Highway 82 Access Control Plan to ensure that design and location of intersections, access and signalization facilitate, rather than impede the highway's status and function as the main, year -round access to and from Aspen. As a part of that Plan, improve the safety of the signalized intersection at the entrance to the Business Center and ensure that the location of signalized intersections support effective mode transfers from transit to Park N' Ride facilities. (1 - PW, CDOT) 1.1.c. Determine the parking need in the ABC, with an emphasis on encouraging transit and trails as preferred modes of transportation where possible. Develop and implement a plan to accommodate needed parking on individual parcels and on streets within the ABC. (1 - PW) 1.1.d. Explore the creation of a transportation district in the West of Castle Creek Area to ensure that development pays for transportation improvements in the corridor. (LT - T, PW) • Creation of transportation district should be expanded. All funding sources should be explored and existing taxes and user fees. • Make sure goals are open space preservation rather than transportation • To pay for all elements in the plan open space and trails redirect - connections. 1.1.e. Create a transit shuttle in the West of Castle Creek corridor, connecting the City of Aspen to Burlingame, Truscott, BMC, the Airport Business Center and North 40. (1 - RFTA, T, PW) • At Burlingame, 1 vehicle per household should be encouraged. • Create a shuttle between Burlingame and North 40 • No additional transit is needed here. 1.1.f. Coordinate the location of RFTA Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) stations at Buttermilk and at the Pitkin County Airport with safe pedestrian access across Highway 82. (1 - RFTA, PW) 1.1.g. Explore options for enhancing the transition between transportation modes at Park 'n Ride locations that would improve the quality of the transit experience. (1 — RFTA) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 33 of 114 • 1.1.h. Explore options for the Stapleton property adjacent to Buttermilk as a link in the transit system. (LT - County Attorney, PW) 1.1.i. Maintain Highway setbacks, rights of way and easements where necessary to preserve the rural transitional and open visual character of the corridor and to maintain flexibility for location of future transit and /or trail alignment alternatives. (I - P) 1.2. Ensure safe and efficient pedestrian and bike connections exist within the West of Castle Creek Corridor and connect the area to the Aspen downtown. Ten people agreed with this policy. • Fix the underpass, path to Owl Creek crossing. Right not a crossing at buttermilk is non - existent. • The Maroon Creek Club and existing path are similar. There needs to be a straight path and a scenic path • Add connections to the airport, school campus I.2.a. Explore and implement funding options for building a safe pedestrian crossing on Highway 82 at the Airport Business Center. As one option, consider a grade- separated crossing, with preference for an underpass. (LT — A, CDOT, RFTA, ABC Group, City Manager, County Manager) • This is very important for the airport. I.2.b. Connect all West of Castle Creek residential development within walking or bicycling distance by trail to the Airport Business Center. (LT - P, P /OS) I.2.c. Improve trail connections from the Airport Business Center and the immediate environs to the Highway 82 bike path, the Roaring Fork River and to the Down Valley area. (LT - P, P / /OS) • This is a good action item I.2.d. Improve pedestrian safety and circulation within the Airport Business Center. (/ - Ply • This is very important for the airport. 1.2.e. Improve summer and winter pedestrian access from the Airport Business Center, North 40 and Colorado Mountain College to RFTA bus stops on Highway 82. (1 - PW) II. Scenic Policies & Action Items 11.1. Density, size and scale of new development and redevelopment in the West of Castle Creek Corridor should maintain the open views of the natural environment seen 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 34 of 114 as one travels through this portion of the Highway 82 corridor. Four people agreed with this policy and four people disagreed with this policy • Views are why we came here. • Like the concept of "pockets" • Concern about the airport runway expansion (accidents at buttermilk). Two people agreed with this statement, and one person disagreed with this statement ... this statement is a mistake. It would only be a concern is the height of buildings breaks the federal air regulations • The runway should be one -way in, one -way out. • Keep our open spaces • You can't not agree with the policy. The policy doesn't tell me anything. • Concentrate development and density in existing footprints. Raise height limitations at Buttermilk and ABC to focus density on existing footprints. Two people agreed with this statement and four people disagreed with this statement. • Like the idea of step -backs for buildings. St. Regis is an example of step -backs on buildings working. ABC covenants also include step -backs • Add something about perceived heights 9 context is important. Example: Highlands hits you in the face. Don't do this at Buttermilk • Master plan so Highlands and Snowmass never happen here. • Concentrate development on ABC and Burlingame to protect open space and views. One person agreed with this statement and three people disagreed with this statement • Concentrating development on the existing footprints at the airport is not feasible. It would make redeveloping the main terminal difficult and prohibit visual improvements there. • Don't want to see increased heights at ABC — concern about available parking /infrastructure. Roads out there are already crowded and packed. • Visual considerations should not be driving this policy. Visual can be a partial driver. Three people agreed with this statement • Concerned about this policy: It leaves no room for beautiful architecture, which could be an important element to the entry. • This policy will be used to make redevelopment difficult. 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 35 of 114 • The policy prohibits realizing important goals in the corridor. Any structure higher than existing height will be prohibited. • "Open views of the natural environment" doesn't mean much. • Reword policy to "Identify /seek to promote and protect views with scenic value." Four people agreed with this statement • Not everything is of equal value, but this policy makes all views equal and everything should be preserved. • Excellent action items • This can be accomplished by using concentrated TOD. • The policy doesn't address what we want to see for development. • Add as an action item that we create a typology of land uses, architecture, etc that "work" in this area. This would be a good guide to have. • X -Games is not scenic and is dangerous for airplanes... this is an overstatement about airplane danger. • Agree that X -Games isn't scenic, but it's event and not supposed to be scenic. Four people agreed with this statement • Buttermilk is a key component to the development of town. Put an intercept lot there and charge people to come into town past it. 11.1.a. Visual modeling should be undertaken for the West of Castle Creek Corridor to provide a baseline for the existing visual aspects of bulk, height, density, setbacks and land use patterns, and to provide a basis for amending the City and County Land Use Codes, as necessary to guide and /or regulate the visual aspects of future development and redevelopment in the area. ( • Master plan in 3D with animations. • Identify views, don't just model. Two people agreed with this statement • This sets a good framework 11.1 .b. Amend the City and County Land Use Code as necessary to require development and redevelopment to utilize existing topography such as dry ridges and hills to screen development. Large landforms, earthmoving, and landscaping to create continuous man -made visual barriers to screen developments should not be relied upon to allow development in visually prominent areas. (LT - P) Past berms negatively impacted views — should not be allowed to happen again 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 36 of 114 11.1.c. Update Pitkin County lighting regulations to specifically address a limitation on glare from exterior and interior lighting associated with new development viewed from the Highway 82 corridor. (LT - P) 11.1.d. Maintain the 200 foot setback from Highway 82 at the Airport Business Center and the 100 foot setback in the rest of the corridor. (LT - P) • The 100 foot setback should be reconsidered - it doesn't make for an interesting entry • Maintain the views and setbacks at buttermilk. One person agreed and one person disagreed with this statement. • The 200 foot setback is more appropriate for a freeway. It prohibits intimacy with the built environment. We might want better buildings with better street relationships. • Agree with this once important views are identified. • Concerned that the Highway 82 setback was changed from 200 feet to 100 feet 4 would like it returned to 200 feet everywhere. Four people disagreed with this statement. • The above comment would put the airport out of compliance on a number of buildings. 11.1.e. Update the City's Annexation Plan and Land Use Code, as necessary, to ensure annexation agreements maintain the setbacks along the corridor. (LT - P) • Some minimal set of standards would be helpful for annexations and de- annexations. • Clarify this. Is it "maintain current setbacks in county zoning code ?" 11.1.f. Evaluate and update the City and County Land Use Codes as needed to maintain scenic view corridors from Highway 82. Explore creation of new scenic viewplanes along Highway 82. (LT - P) • Important views - Marolt Property, Pyramid Peak, view of Tiehack from Highway 82. III. Land Use Policies & Action Items 111.1. Planning for the West of Castle Creek Corridor should support a well defined visual pattern for a series of distinctly different "nodes" of activity supporting limited uses that are physically separated by open space. Six people agreed with this statement 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 37 of 114 and three people disagreed with this statement. One person was in the middle. • Connection to the other functions in the area (TOD, noise, mixed use, pedestrian, and bike traffic 9 it's not just "visual ") • Master plans should include items other than just visual. • Do charettes for the master plans. • Establish an expert committee through master planning and as development is applied for on a case -by -case basis. • Have a community Design Review Committee. • Keep open space /visual as a key distinct feature. . • Maintain scale of development. • Look at higher density within existing footprints. • Buttermilk/Inn at Aspen — lodging, ski area, mixed residential, mega piex /a separate town • Visual pattern - make it concrete • Do it visually first, before words. • The statement is backwards — uses should be the focus, not visual • Open space currently is not a reality except for golf course and snow dump • Statement does not match what is there • Existing uses have undeveloped areas based on use — golf courses, ski area, runway • Reflects the existing character. • Determine wildlife areas. • Open... or separated by open space or the nature of some of the key uses (golf courses, airport, ski mountain) • Buttermilk is an event center— preserve affordable lodging and sensitive to transition and visual pattern into town • Buttermilk — have a grid for visual depth 111.1.a. Create a comprehensive Land Use Master Plan and Future Land Use Map for the West of Castle Creek Corridor that ensures planning in the area is coordinated and recognizes the need for improved transportation services in the corridor before significant growth is allowed to occur in the area. The Master Plan should preserve and improve current uses to maintain their functionality, vitality, and longevity. (I — P) • "Significant growth" should be defined. What are the improved transportation efforts that would need to be in place? 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 38 of 114 111.1 .b. Amend City and County Land Use Codes to implement the findings of the Land Use Master Plan. (LT — P) 111.1 .c. Amend City and County zoning in the area to discourage additional development of new free - market single family and duplex homes. (1 — P) 111.1 .d. Create and adopt joint City and County Design Standards for the area that reflect the diversity of nodes in the corridor. (LT — P) • Open spaces — view planes and corridors first and work re- zonings after that. • What views have value should be determined first 111.1.e. Maintain the existing use mix and balance at the Airport Business Center. (1- P) • Include retail, day care, etc in ABC 111.1 .f. Maintain the Buttermilk/Inn at Aspen area as a lodge /ski /recreation area. (1 — P) • Statement does not go far enough to promote lodging. • The term "maintain" may be thought of as "keep it as it is" vs. new development. What does the P&Z mean? • The chapter in general is reluctant to acknowledge the lodging use. Does the chapter want the area to stay the same vs. a future development plan for the area. What would be a positive change. 111.1.9. Ensure any redevelopment of the Inn at Aspen and the Base of Buttermilk is coordinated. (LT - P) • Coordinated with whom? Just property owners? City, county? 111.1 .h. Ensure that the Airport Master Plan limits uses on site to transportation and supporting uses. (1 - P) 111.1.i. Identify "pockets" of land or parcels within the West of Castle Creek area that should remain as open space buffers between activity nodes, and zone as appropriate. (I — P) 111.1.j. Create a master sign plan for the West of Castle Creek Area to facilitate user friendly access and circulation for residents and guests. (I — P) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 39 of 114 Transportation Small Group Meeting Summary Sessions were held on October 14, 2010 and October 22, 2010, in the Council Chambers Room. Policies are in bold font. Action Items are regular front. Public feedback is inserted directly under the relevant Policy or Action Item, and is in large font, bold and italic. I. Public Transit Policies & Action Items 1.1. Improve the convenience, reliability, comfort, affordability, safety, capacity, and quality of the transit service experience, while ensuring physical improvements are consistent with community character. Ten people agreed with this policy • Look at transit decisions from both rider and community perspective (moving people to /through business centers • Look at aerial connection as part of system - in connection to bus stop design, including remodel of Rubey Park • Redevelop Rubey Park • Consider a bus change hub at the unused parking near the round -about (keep the highlands and castle buses at the roundabout and use a feeder system into town) • What is the "big idea" to change our attitude and behavior with respect to cars and transit? • Room for improvements on scheduling - increases to weekend and off season. • Already good! • More info /education about routes and schedule • Hard to carry more bikes. Can we increase capacity for bikes? • Make sure there's bike parking at bus stations. 1.1.a The City, County, Snowmass Village, EOTC, SkiCo and RFTA must be active partners to implement Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). (1 — T, County Manager, City Manager, Town of Snowmass Village, RFTA, SkiCo, PVV, Airport) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 40 of 114 I.1.b Maintain free bus service from Aspen to Snowmass (LT — T, RFTA) I.1.c Maintain existing free bus service in the Urban Growth Boundary and explore additional routes. (LT— T, RFTA) 1.1.d Make using, accessing, and getting information about public transit more intuitive. (LT — City, RFTA, A) 1.1.e Utilize technology to provide real -time information on transit services and road conditions. (1 — RFTA) 1.1.f Review RFTA's fare system to achieve greater simplicity and clarity and to ensure affordability. (LT - RFTA) 1.1.g Create bus stop shelters that incorporate safe, comfortable waiting areas, storage of bicycles, real -time information on transit schedules and road conditions. (1 — RFTA) • Add public lockers at transit areas. 1.1.h Increase the ability of buses to carry bicycles. (LT - RFTA) 1.1.i Incorporate public art at BRT stations. (1— RFTA, T, PW, City Manager, County Manager) 1.1.j Identify the location and amount of space required for bus parking, maintenance, staging areas for RFTA. (1— RFTA, T) 1.1.k Remodel Rubey Park to improve bus staging areas. (LT — T, RFTA, City Manager) 1.2. Plan for the location and development of Park and Ride areas considering ease of intermodal transition, quality of experience, effectiveness and cost. Ten people agreed with this policy • Provide amenities that drive use (eg flush toilets and cell phone service) • Remote parking for Aspen that includes direct connection to town — reduce use of cars. • Who will pay for these? • If people use park -n -rides how will additional demand for buses be paid for? I.2.a Conduct a study on demand patterns of commuters to help determine optimal locations of Park and Ride areas. (1— RFTA, T. PW, Snowmass Village, SkiCo) I.2.b Employ Best Practices for using technology to encourage use of Park and Ride areas, such as cell phones, bus information displays, electronic highway signs. (1 — RFTA, T, PW) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 41 of 114 I.2.c Develop cost comparisons for different Park and Ride locations. (1 — RFTA, T, PW) I.2.d Explore options for enhancing the transition between modes at Park and Ride locations to improve the quality of the experience. (1— RFTA) 1.2.e Plan for bicycle storage /lockers at Park and Ride areas. (1— RFTA, T, PW) 1.3. Actively promote public awareness of transit alternatives for visitors and second homeowners. Ten people agreed with this policy • Education and information outreach • How do we actually get visators and 2 homeowners to use transit? This is a good idea, but is it realistic? I.3.a Collaborate with ACRA, SkiCo, lodges, and property management companies to increase the quality and availability of information provided to visitors on summer and winter travel options , such as transit schedules, lodging shuttles, walking, bicycling etc. (1— RFTA, T, ACRA, SkiCo, Stay Aspen Snowmass etc) I.3.b Provide information on travel options in multiple languages and using international symbols. (/ — RFTA, T, A) 1.4. Maintain the reliability and improve the convenience of City of Aspen transit services. Ten people agreed with this policy • Cost versus benefit (bus location /arrival technology) • Aerial connection would be alternative if bus system has to shut down • Good already! • Timely /efficient schedules that allow me to want to use transit • Expand to the ABC! • How to improve access to Aspen Valley Hospital from Downvalley? • Shelters that protect you from the elements in the winter. Connections to different routes. I.4.a Improve bus stop shelters and passenger amenities. (1 — T) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 42 of 114 I.4.b Replace transit vehicles that have met or exceeded their service life, and add vehicles to meet demand. New vehicles should be environmentally clean and quiet. (LT — T) I.4.c Support consistent operating hours for transit routes. (1 — T) I.4.d Ensure bus services remain free for users. (I — T) 1.4.e Utilize technology to provide real -time information on transit services and road conditions. (1 — T) I.4.f Explore the demand and funding available for extending transit services to the ABC. (1 — T, PW) • Include aerial connection 1.4.g Explore increasing the frequency of certain transit routes, while minimizing impacts on neighborhoods. (LT — T) II. Bike and Pedestrian Policies & Action Items 11.1. Integrate bike and pedestrian trails with the public transit system. Thirteen people agreed with this policy statement. • Work w /RFTA to make bikes on buses easier /free • Explore a future with a car -free Aspen downtown core • Make it easier for bikes on buses 11.1.a Identify bike and pedestrian trail improvements with the greatest potential for integrating with public transit. Prioritize these improvements to assist in annual budgeting decisions. (/ — T, OS /P, RFTA, PW) 11.2. Extend and improve trails that can be used for commuting purposes. Thirteen people agreed with this policy statement • Continue Hopkins bikeway through core to east side of town • Extend pedestrian trail from Hopkins to MAA campus • Extend trail on south side of 82 from town to ABC • Examine the creation of commuter vs recreation trails • Make sure cost to benefit ratio is in balance for new trails i.e. cemetery lane ped and bikeway 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 43 of 114 • Don't pave all of Rio Grande II.2.a Identify bike and pedestrian trail links and improvements with the greatest potential for extending commuter trails. Prioritize these improvements to assist in annual budgeting decisions. (1 — T, OS /P, RFTA, PW) • Keep equestrian safety in mind • Clearly identify what trails are commuter use; which just recreation 11.3. Expand and improve bicycle parking/storage. Thirteen people agreed with this policy statement. • Agree with "expand" • Consider impacts re: location and size • Parking and storage at transit stops is key and should be implemented • Ensure that parking and storage areas are of high quality re: safety, size, quality, lighting, convenience II.3.a Amend the codes to establish a "trigger point" for requiring bicycle parking /storage as part of the development review process. (1 — P) • Work with RFTA Re: transit - related design in development II.3.b Require all publicly- funded development to provide space for bicycle parking /storage in prominent locations. (I — P, T) 11.4. Improve the convenience, safety, and quality of experience for bicyclists and pedestrians on streets and trails. Twelve people agreed and one person disagreed with this policy statement. • Encourage bikes on streets through improved safety and convenience, to reduce bikes on trails • Soft shoulder for runners • Finish paving Rio Grande from Stein Park to Woody Creek, and should maintain a soft shoulder 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 44 of 114 • Improve wayfinding and education on how to share trails re walkers and bikers • More enforcement of dog waste problem, impose large penalties • Police need to enforce the Hopkins bikeway more • Need good hard surface trail from Centennial, Lone Pine into town on direct route II.4.a Develop a comprehensive plan for convenient bicycle parking /storage in downtown, Explore replacing some vehicle parking with bike parking. (LT— T, P /OS) • Move this to 11.3.c II.4.b Explore adding bike lanes to existing rights -of -way. (LT — T Streets, P, E, City Manager) • Consider safety first II.4.c Use cash -in -lieu funds (for parking or pedestrian amenities) to implement the Downtown Enhancement and Pedestrian Plan (DEPP). (I— P) • Every bus rider is a pedestrian before /after their trip 1I.4.d Improve the safety and quality of experience of crossing Main Street in the downtown area, and Highway 82 at various locations between Castle Creek and the ABC. (1 — PW, T. P /OS, P, A) • Need more pedestrian crossing time at Main and Mill • Take more parking away on Main Street for bike lanes • Oppose. The pedestrian safety plan would limit traffic flow and snow removal 11.4.e Explore establishing a system of free bicycles for community users throughout the UGB. (/ — T) III. User Groups and Transportation Demand Management Policies & Action Items 111.1. Reduce vehicular trips through the Entrance to Aspen and in neighborhoods that are generated by employment, special events, school, recreation or other activities. Five people agreed with this policy 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 45 of 114 • Important for special events, need better mitigation for high usage • Dis- incentivize parent pick -up at school • Rewrite policy to be more positive • Provide incentives to use transit • Reduce idling! • Bus still takes too long thru entrance in summer; moves me towards carpooling • More frequent buses all year • Put school traffic in action items; incentivize parents using bus 111.1.a Amend the codes to require all new major development to implement a customized Transportation Demand Management (TDM) plan that sustains their commitment to alternative transportation modes. (/ — P, T) • RFTA is working on transit - oriented design standards • Looking to put transit specific review standards in development process, want to be pro- active in planning process and not just rely on fees • Coordinate RFTA goals with city + county land use reviews • Work with businesses to create more incentive for their workers to use public transit. • If we want TDM plan, address valleywide • Limit cars per construction site - encourage carpool 111.1.b Expand membership and participation in the City's Transportation Options Program (TOP) through outreach and incentives, with a specific emphasis on large employers and school - related impacts. (1 — T) 111.1 .c Ensure all businesses in the Aspen Area receive information about the City's Transportation Options Program by adding the Transportation Department as a required referral and contact before annual business licenses are issued. (1 — T, Finance Department) • Provide info - no extra hoops for license 111.1 .d Educate homeowners who employ a large number of service workers regarding the benefits of TOP programs. (1 — T, Finance Department) 111.1 .e Establish a City- County agreement for funding of City - provided TOP services implemented in the County portion of the Aspen Area. (1 — County Manager, PW, T) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 46 of 114 • Establish IGA for funding transit services 111.1 .f Establish a menu of TDM requirements for special events to be implemented by the Special Events Committee. (1 — 71 Special Events Committee) 111.1 .g Implement new TDM measures , including real -time on -line car -pool matching, public and /or private vanpooling, dynamic carpooling and other measures. (I — T) 111.1 .h Ensure adequate funding and staff resources exist in the City Transportation Department for the development and implementation of TDM and outreach programs. (I - City Manager, County Manager) 111.2. Reduce the impacts of construction - related congestion at the Entrance to Aspen and in our neighborhoods. Three people agreed with this policy statement. • Define "construction- related" (private construction or road construction ?) • Should explore a fee for construction traffic (like NYC) • Should be integrated into 111.1 • Don't like singling out one industry • Don't think construction management needs more restrictions; is this really a problem now? III.2.a Update the City and County's Construction Management Plans and related codes to address construction - related trips and impacts using principles of TDM. (1— T, E, PW, P) 1II.2.b Ensure adequate funding and staff resources exist for enforcement of Construction Management Plans. (I - City Manager, County Manager) 111.3. Reduce the impacts of resident trips within the UGB. One person agreed and two people disagreed with this policy statement. • Love to put groceries in my car; bus isn't as convenient • Errands take too long with public transit • If public transit were as fast as my car, I'd use it • How will you gather data on resident impacts? • I don't want to be regulated unless everyone is • Improve quality of non -drive options • Improve snow removal on sidewalks + trails • Mag chloride is a detriment to walking 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 47 of 114 IlI.3.a Gather relevant data needed to define the impacts of resident vehicle travel. (1 —T) • Like construction management; not just congestion; it's safety and noise - one other agreed III.3.b Identify and implement TDM strategies to reduce resident vehicle travel. (1 — T) 111.4. Reduce the impacts of public and private school - related congestion at the Entrance to Aspen and in our neighborhoods. Three people agreed and one person disagreed with this policy statement. • What is the impact of "public + private school related congestion ?" • Is this really a problem? • Congestions not a problem now • Redundant; should be in 111.1 I11.4.a Expand coordination and communication between the schools and City/County /RFTA regarding regular school hours and special events to reduce transportation impacts. (1 — T) III.4.b Incentivize school membership and participation in TOP. (/— T) IV. Entrance to Aspen Policies & Action Items IV.1. We are committed to reducing traffic by implementing Transportation Demand Management (TDM) solutions. When TDM measures are exhausted, physical improvements to the Entrance to Aspen should be evaluated using community objectives. Seven people agreed and one person disagreed with this policy statement. • Built solutions are the 800 -pound gorilla. • Money is spent tweaking TDM solutions • Need to consider action on built solution • An aerial solution may be partial answer, should not preclude other options /solutions • Focus on aerial solution • Solution should take cars off road, reduce greenhouse gases, pollution, congestion, improve visitor experience 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 48 of 114 • TDM should be further defined on this page - what does TDM include? • We can't reduce traffic coming into Aspen but could possible direct how it is managed. However, this won't change behaviors. • Don't believe we should seek to reduce traffic numbers. • This could raise costs for people, but not change their behavior. • A toll road would change behaviors • Like the idea of exploring options other than physical. • Where does this policy refer to? Are the S -curves included? • Problems with the round -about lanes to turn off need to be longer. • Aspen could be car free • Appearance should be improved for the visitor experience (flowers, etc.) • If you got all user groups (residents, tourists, employers, employees, students, contractor, etc) valley - wide together, I believe you could establish principles of aspen environment based on quality of life and then solicit solutions based on tradeoffs. • Are we really reducing traffic or making it more efficient? IV.1.a Fully exhaust all TDM solutions to the Entrance to Aspen before working on built solutions. (1 — City Manager, County Manager, T, EOTC) IV.1.b Community objectives should be used to evaluate any proposal for physical improvements to the Entrance to Aspen, such as: • Retain small town character; • Avoid a net loss of open space; • Preserve historical resources; • Maintain vehicle trips across Castle Creek at or below 1993 levels; • Maintain Highway 82 as a two -lane facility for general purpose traffic with extra capacity reserved for mass transit use only. • Increase the reliability and convenience of our public transit system and our pedestrian and bicycling system. • Include reliable cost estimates regarding both capital built -out costs and long -term operational costs. 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 49 of 114 • Include a carbon - footprint analysis of the construction phase as well as annual operations. • Use visual simulations to illustrate how improvements would impact the flow of vehicular traffic and the user experience. (LT — City Manager, County Manager, T, EOTC) V. Managing Growth Policies & Action Items V.1. Minimize the impacts of development on the valley -wide transportation system. Eight people agree with this policy • Development should mitigate its impacts (capacity, maintenance) on Highway 82. • Do we minimize or maximize? • Development should be done in a way that supports transit. • Development impacts on valley -wide transit should be well understood and mitigated. V.1.a Amend City and County codes to adopt similar systems that pace the level and impacts of construction activity on an annual basis. (1 — P) V.1.b Implement TDM measures to reduce adverse impacts of traffic and parking generated by development and associated new employment. (LT — T, P) V.2. Require development to enable and support travel by foot, bicycle and public transportation. Eleven people agree with this policy • Use incentives rather than requirements • Find ways to reward not punish • Add aerial • Recognize impacts on transportation of in -town affordable housing • Developers need help in designing good transit- oriented projects (best practices guidance) • Change "require" to "incentivize." • Should include enforcement and oversight. V.2.a Amend City and County codes to adopt this standard of review. (I — P) V.2.b Require development to implement TDM measures by amending City and County codes. (I — P) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 50 of 114 V.2.c Require development to mitigate for short and long term transportation impacts, such as impacts on streets, sidewalks, transit, etc. (I — P) V.2.d Update existing transportation mitigation fees to include all costs, including physical and long -term operational costs. (1 — P, T) V.2.e Amend City and County codes to ensure development upholds its transportation mitigation commitments as approved. (LT — P, T) V.3. Reduce the Tong -term impacts of the service industry. Seven people agreed and three people disagreed with this policy • There are ways to encourage fewer vehicles coming into town • Why should service industry be targeted when it's a major source of local income? • Nice goal but sounds like a waste of time. Two people agreed with this statement. • Change to "better manage the impacts of auto related service needs." V.3.a Explore methods to reduce the number of service trips to homes. (I — P. T) VI. Parking Policies & Action Items VI.1. Manage the supply of parking to limit the adverse impacts of the automobile. Eight people agreed and one person disagreed with this policy • Use intercept lots and multiple modes • This is worded negatively • Change to "Manage supply to serve residents and tourists." • Change to "Manage the supply of parking to encourage the use of alternative modes" rather than "limit adverse impacts." • The city should explore being a car -free community. 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 51 of 114 • Need to increase carpool parking areas /capacity. VI.1.a City Council should define a threshold for vehicle trips over the Castle Creek Bridge, at which time paid parking fees automatically increase. (1 — T, City Manager) VI.1.b Expand designated paid parking areas in town. (1 - T) VI.1.c Decrease maximum paid parking periods. (1- T) VI.1.d Explore the benefits of separating on -site parking spaces from their respective residential and commercial units in appropriate areas; such that parking spaces could be rented or purchased separately. (/ — P, T) VI.1.e Amend the City code to establish a cap on the number of parking spaces associated with development to discourage automobile use. (1— P) ' VI.1.f Phase out preferential parking for hybrid and electric vehicles to reduce the number of vehicle trips. (I — T) • Three people agreed with this action item VI.1.g Explore converting on- street vehicle parking spaces for other transit options, such as bike lanes, bike parking. (I — T) VI.1.h Explore expanding the pedestrian malls. (LT— T, P) VII. Education & Public Outreach Policies & Action Items VII.1. Ensure that public outreach regarding transportation issues includes the latest technologies for the purpose of well- informed decision - making. Five people agreed with this policy statement. • Are we really reducing traffic or making it more efficient? • May be additional action items to suggest how this could happen. • Engage all users of the highway in solution discussions. VII.1.a Identify and collect data necessary to build an animated traffic simulation model of the transportation system to illustrate vehicle trip levels, traffic flow, public transit elements and bike /pedestrian trail integration. (1 — 11 City Manager) VII.1.b Explore establishing an Ambassador Program to promote the commuter and employer transit incentive programs. (1— T) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 52 of 114 VII.2. Ensure that users of the valley -wide transportation system are aware that every means of transportation is government- subsidized. Five people agreed with this policy statement. • This needs to be clarified that it includes highways and parking. The Action item is clearer. • Maybe this is not a big priority • Should be incorporated into existing advertisements VII.2.a Develop a campaign to inform the public of government subsidies for transit as well as for repair and maintenance of roads, highways and parking. (1 — City Manager) VII.3. Promote the use of Bus Rapid Transit as a valleywide transportation system. Five people agreed with this policy statement. • Useful tool VII.3.a Develop a campaign to provide the public with tools to compare vehicle use versus BRT, in terms of cost (gas, parking, repair and maintenance), environmental impacts, reliability and efficiency. (1 — City Manager) VIII. Airport Policies & Action Items VIII.1. Improve the efficiency and reliability, of airport services while reducing environmental impacts. Seven people agreed and one person disagreed with this policy. • Explore and support latest technologies to improve efficiency /reliability • Entrance to Aspen solution will help efficiency of traveling to and from airport • It's hard to reduce environmental impacts and increase reliability. I don't want reliability and efficiency to be reduced or not improved just for environmental reasons. My focus is on reliability and efficiency. • The runway should be extended. • It would be good to get some other airlines at the airport; especially if Frontier leaves. • These are always contradictions. 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 53 of 114 VIII.1.a Conduct an analysis of the overall efficiency of airport operations. (1 — A) VIII.1.b. Work with users and airport tenants, such as commercial airlines, general aviation, food concessions, rental car companies etc) to implement new technologies that reduce emissions and increase fuel economy. (1— A) Should reference aerial connection VIII.2. Improve the overall quality of the airport experience in a manner that is consistent with our community character. Eight people agreed with this policy. • Define community character somewhere in document • Think of immediate impression visitors get: never get a second chance for a 1 impression. • Not much needs to be done to improve the airport - the quality of experience is good (it's like Wings). • Increase the number of food options at the airport. • What is "community character ?" Please define. • Keep the airport small - it's a good experience now. Though the airport is a little "blah." It would be great if we could make it a bit more exciting. VIII.2.a Explore improvements to enhance the current terminal's functionality, convenience and appearance of the airport, such as information kiosks, public art, landscaping, and food availability. (1— A) VIII.2.b Study the necessity of redeveloping the airport terminal. (I — A) VIII.3. Reduce the impact of Airport operations on the surrounding area. Eight people agreed with this policy. • Should have two policies: one for the airport committing itself to green practices; a second where airport mitigates for impacts on area • Good at noise control now (1 live at the ABC and it doesn't wake me up) • Ultimately places with get quieter with changing technology. • Good action items. 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 54 of 114 VI11.3.a Continue to work with the airlines on the Fly Green /Fly Clean Program to encourage pilots to operate their aircraft as quietly as possible through voluntary compliance with noise abatement measures. (I— A) VIII.3.b Continue to work with private aircraft owners and operators to utilize the quietest aircraft possible when operating at the Airport. (1 — A) • Private planes are the biggest problem. Can we incentivize them to get better? Can we limit the number of trips they are allowed to take? VIII.3.c Continue to reduce Airport impacts on the surrounding area by soliciting feedback from area residents. (1 — A) VIII.3.d Study all options for reducing ground noise from aircraft power up and other ways to best mitigate this noise on surrounding residential areas. (1 — A) VIII.3.e Continue efforts to refine and implement the Airport's Greenhouse Gas and Climate Action Plan. (I— A) VIII.4. Improve the convenience, efficiency and environmental impacts of ground transportation options available at the Airport. Eight people agreed with this policy. • Improve options for transporting larger groups to town, coordinated with air travel schedule • Plan should support runway extension • As a local I don't use public transit to get to the airport. Can there be better service to encourage locals to use it? VIII.4.a Work with rental car companies on ways to tailor the rental car inventory to take advantage of new technologies that reduce emissions and increase fuel economy. (I — A) VIII.4.b Work with lodges and hotels in the Aspen /Snowmass Area on measures to improve shuttle service to reduce reliance on rental cars. (I — A) VIII.4.c Provide a grade- separated, safe pedestrian crossing between the Airport and the ABC. (I — A, CDOT, RFTA, ABC Group, City Manager, County Manager) • This is a very important improvement 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 55 of 114 VIII.4.d Improve signage and information to direct users from terminal to public transit services. (I — A, RFTA) VIII.5. Strengthen the Airport's role in the valley -wide regional transportation system. Eight people agreed with this policy. • New policy should encourage "increase" in services to make us more competitive w /surrounding airports • Ground transit should be better integrated with terminal • Look at rental cars and hotels moving to hybrid cars. • Agree with all the action items. VIII.5.a Explore opportunities to use the airport as a multi -modal transportation hub for a variety of users. (LT — A, CDOT, RFTA, ABC Group. City Manager, County Manager, SkiCo) • Aerial connection should be considered as alternative mode • This plan should be visionary not regulatory VIII.5.b Determine how the Airport can best integrate with the implementation of the BRT project and other future mass transit options. (LT — A, RFTA) VIII.5.c Reserve room on the Airport property for future commuter parking needs to support the mass transit system. (LT - A) • This is a good idea, but it shouldn't be at the expense of long term parking. Maybe increase the buses that come by the ABC to accommodate increases in parking and to get people to use the transit system. VIII.5.d Preserve dedicated transit rights -of -way and easements to accommodate a future dedicated mass transit system. (LT - A) VIII.6. Increase the quality and availability of information on travel options. Eight people agreed with this policy • This seems like it will be easy to implement • This is important. One person agreed with this statement. • It's good that the schedules are on TV. 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 56 of 114 VIII.6.a Collaborate with ACRA, SkiCo, lodges, and property management companies to increase the quality and availability of information on travel options, such as transit, lodging shuttles, walking, bicycling, etc. provided to visitors and residents. (LT — A, ACRA, SkiCo) IX. Funding Policies & Action Items IX.1. Increase funding for public transit so that service is consistent and reliable with a preference for stable and sustainable revenue sources. Six people agreed and one person disagreed with this policy statement. • Look at future funding sources (sales tax) • Transit is main area that needs funding • Aerial would be cheaper if operated by RFTA • Supports city bus services, loves crosstown route for skiing and groceries; people may not know how convenient it is; might try charging a small amount like a $1 per ride to help with funding; would like to see city buses accommodate folding food carts so people use the bus more for grocery shopping, drivers could help • Facilitator had to explain that this applies to both RFTA and future BRT improvements as well as city bus service, which has funding issues IX.1.a Evaluate the sustainability of existing and prospective transportation revenue streams to determine if they are sufficient to accommodate demand. (1 — City Manager, County Manager, RFTA, Transportation) IX.1.b The County should strongly consider seeking voter approval to increase Construction Materials Use Tax to make the rate consistent with the City. (1 — County Manager) • This would help RFTA but not city transit services • Service should be based on ridership and funding based on ridership • Match service to revenue • Don't want to increase costs • Should say "match funding" not "increase funding" • Comes down to what services we want to provide and what services provide benefits (we shouldn't run empty buses) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 57 of 114 IX.1.c Apply for federal grants available for pedestrian and bike access to public transit. (I — P/OS, Trails) IX.1.d Set a parking revenue goal that requires excess funding go to public transit operations. (1 - T, Parking) IX.1.e Budgeting for transit operations should consider fluctuating revenue sources. (LT - City, County, RFTA) IX.1.f Explore and implement funding options for a grade- separated crossing at the airport. (LT — A, CDOT, RFTA, ABC Group, City Manager, County Manager) IX.1.g In addition to the TDM /Air Quality impact fee, explore implementing a fee that can be used for operational costs. (I — T) X. Data Gathering Policies & Action Items X.1. Ensure that enough clear and understandable data is gathered and compiled for the purpose of well- informed public decision - making. Seven people agreed with this policy. • This is a serious need • Need proper data to get grants and funding • Should have proper data to provide services in a fiscally responsible way • Update studies from Record of Decision process of 199Os • Invest in Intelligent Transportation (IT) solution i.e. GPS etc. • Coordinate city and RFTA systems X.1.a Establish an accurate baseline of traffic data between Brush Creek and Aspen on Highway 82, including all relevant feeders. (/ — T, PW) X.2. Quantify user groups on the transportation network to better customize TDM strategies. Five people agreed and two people disagreed with this policy statement. • Not sure what this means • Please define "network" 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 58 of 114 • Coordinate with CDOT on entire 82 corridor (cameras, counters etc) • Sounds good, very difficult to get a reliable data sample • Suggest tracking traffic counts with other data sets, such as active building permits for construction traffic; when schools are open /closed; when ski resorts are open /closed etc. X.2.a Conduct a traffic study to gather information on traffic counts and vehicle occupancy information. (1 — T, PW) X.2.b Survey the origin and destination of transportation system users. (1 — T, PW) • Need origin and destination survey /study X.2.c Conduct follow -up surveys to determine the effectiveness of TDM measures, including those required by development approvals and employer- initiated programs. (LT — T) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 59 of 114 Housing Small Group Meeting Summary Sessions were held on October 20, 2010, in the Council Chambers Room and October 21, 2010 in the Sister Cities Room. Policies are in bold font. Action Items are regular front. Public feedback is inserted directly under the relevant Policy or Action Item, and is in large font, bold and italic As a general comment for the housing chapter, there may be circumstances where it makes sense to differentiate between privately -owned and publicly -owned deed restricted housing. I. Sustainability and Maintenance Policies & Action Items 1.1. Ensure all Community Workforce Housing (CWH) has adequate capital reserves for maintenance and significant capital projects. Seven people agreed with this policy statement. • Difference between starting new projects and those that require maintenance. Deed the costs anticipated into original approval of the development. • Government sometimes has to step in and help out — don't want this. • Has to be instituted from the beginning of a project. • Need good modeling of long -term cost. • Need more specificity in this policy. 1.1.a Require new CWH to complete a Capital Reserve Study and regular updates. (1 — APCHA) • Strongly agree with this policy. 1.1.13 Ensure CWH assess adequately for maintenance and reserves based on the study. (I— APCHA) 1.1.c Conduct Capital Reserve Studies of publicly -owned rental inventory and set priorities for maintenance of existing housing stock. (1 — APCHA, City Manager, County Manager) 1.1.d Create a requirement for existing HOAs to prepare Capital Reserve Studies. (1 — APCHA) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 60 of 114 1.2. Ensure all deed - restricted housing units are utilized to the maximum degree possible. Five people agreed with this policy statement. • Missing details in the policy...explain what this means. Is it number of people per bedroom? • Deed restrictions need to be explained in action items. • Should be about standardized across the board. • Is this really a problem? This is an over - reaction. • Clarify this: make sure the units are used appropriately (owner doesn't also have a house in Hawaii, for instance). I.2.a Update and standardize deed restrictions as practically possible upon new sales. (1 — APCHA) I.2.b Review seasonal and rental usage of CWH to ensure the policy is being implemented. (1 — APCHA) 1.3. Emphasize the use of durable and environmentally responsible materials, while recognizing the realistic lifecycle of the buildings. Six people agreed with this policy statement. • Add an action item about life cycle costs, funding, and educate people about it so they are aware of the savings. • Incentivize and require use of durable and environmentally responsible materials, systems, and provide ability to adjust with changing technology. • Employee housing must be fiscally responsible. • Concerned the CWH is constricted by homeowners with like to contribute to the homeowners association. If they lack the reserves, who bails them out? I.3.a Create incentives for CWH residents to improve the energy efficiency and safety of their units. (I — APCHA, EH, CI, 8) I.3.b Amend the Housing Guidelines to establish standards for materials, equipment and utility systems that emphasize durability, environmental stewardship, and safety. Allow for amendments to keep pace with technological improvements. (1 — APCHA, P, 8, EH) 1.4. Ensure all deed - restricted housing units are used and maintained for as long as possible, while considering functionality and obsolescence. Six people agreed with this policy statement. • Include energy audits on city rental units. 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 61 of 114 • Educate homebuyers about energy efficiency. • Need a new action item: city standards need to be beyond current code to test systems to discover most efficient and provide community leadership. • Education is a part of this policy • Need a new action item: Create a task force of homeowners associations and experts to address environmentally responsible materials, energy efficiency, etc as a tool for education and mentorship. • Sustainability is so important it should be a topic of its own - to include more specifics in the action items. • Should be able to upgrade units with solar, greenhouses, renewable, etc. without a land use review 9 just go to permit. Also incentivize these things. • Housing that is older may need an audit to make sure it is environmentally efficient and costs over time are considered - sustainable. • Consider a role in which APCHA or city or county is liaison to other NGO. • Clarify this - the action item seems clearer. • Maintenance in general is important. I.4.a Conduct a cost/benefit study of housing inventory to determine whether it is more cost effective to maintain existing housing stock or to rebuild it. (1 — APCHA) • Provide 0% interest public loans for upgrades. Make other funding /incentives available. 1.5. Provide educational opportunities to potential and current homeowners regarding the rights, obligations, and responsibilities of homeownership. Five people agreed with this policy statement. • Create a network of groups /associations that are kept abreast of the policy decisions so that the credibility of APCHA is constantly on display. • Make it online format to learn about the features of the units. • Create a timeline based system for maintenance history, improvements, and action plan. • City has responsibility to set an example for how good housing can be. 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 62 of 114 • City should set example by applying for grants. • How should programs and policies differ for publicly owned deed restricted housing vs. privately owned deed restricted housing ?. I.5.a Create and implement an education program for buyers and existing owners of CWH that addresses the issues of funding, buyer's rights and obligations, and homeowner's responsibility to maintain units for future generations. (LT — APCHA) I.5.b Create and implement an education program that outlines the purpose of the CWH program and the trade -offs made by the community to build CWH. (LT — APCHA) I.5.c Educate applicants regarding all costs and ongoing expenses related to living in CWH, including taxes, heating and water rates, snow removal, special assessments, etc. (LT— APCHA) 1.5.d Revise APCHA guidelines to ensure applicants can only purchase the category that is within their financial means. (1 — APCHA) I.5.e Require professional home inspections by CWH home buyers when housing units are purchased. (1 — APCHA) II. Development and Program Needs Policies & Action Items 11.1. Ensure the housing inventory bolsters our socioeconomic diversity. Five people agreed with this policy statement. • Bolster is not the right word - if there is a need for one socioeconomic group why build that. • What is meant by "socioeconomic diversity." 11.1.a Review and revise APCHA Guidelines to reflect current and future category demand using 3 -5 year projections. (I — APCHA) 11.1.b Create options to provide greater flexibility for movement of existing residents within APCHA inventory to accommodate shifts in housing needs. (/ — APCHA) 11.1.c Review current mix, categories, and incentives to ensure opportunities for a broad spectrum of workers. (1 — APCHA) 11.1.d Study the model used by Aspen Volunteer Fire Department for possible implementation. (1 — APCHA) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 63 of 114 11.2. Ensure Community Workforce Housing (CWH) is prepared for the growing number of retiring Aspenites. Three people agreed and one person disagreed with this policy statement. • The Housing Program needs to address retirement housing. Should not continue offering housing to this group. • What happens when folks in affordable housing begin to retire? We can't build enough housing for it... don't build 3,000 more units. II.2.a Gather data on the current and future trend of retiring Aspenites and analyze the potential impacts on CWH. Amend the Housing Guidelines to implement the findings. (LT — APCHA) 11.3. Promote private involvement in the creation of Community Workforce Housing (CWH). Four people agreed with this policy statement. • Private developers need incentives to participate. • Only way to be financially viable. • Clarify what is meant by "short -term deed restrictions." 1I.3.a Establish a working group of people who represent the City, County, public agencies, and the private sector in the development of CWH to implement the policy. (1 — APCHA, Housing Frontiers, City and County Managers, private sector, taxing districts) II.3.b Explore the creation of a program where the City or County would provide a tax benefit, payment or life estate planning or other financial incentive to a free - market homeowner to include their property in the City /County's land banking of future CWH. (1 — City Manager, County Manager) II.3.c Explore creating a program for short-term deed restrictions. (/ — APCHA) II.3.d Explore the benefits of expediting specific projects through the development and construction phase. (1 — P, 8, APCHA) 11.4. Increase the rate of occupancy for existing Accessory Dwelling Units & Caretaker Dwelling Units and ensure new ADUs and CDUs are occupied by local working residents. *with incentives. Four people disagreed with this policy statement; one person agreed but only if the statement could actually be realized. • Relaxing "9 month" rule on renting of ADU /CDU would increase rentals. • Do it through incentive that work for owners • Get rid of the programs. One person agreed with this statement. • How ?...get rid of program going forward. 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 64 of 114 II.4.a Determine the relative value of the City ADU and County CDU programs versus other mitigation methods. If the programs are determined to be ineffective, then discontinue the programs or establish new incentives or occupancy requirements to generate increased utilization of units. (I — APCHA, P) 1I.4.b Amend the City and County land use codes to ensure mandatory occupancy of new ADUs and CDUs by local workers. (/ — P, AO) 1I.4.c Explore incentives and penalties to ensure existing ADUs and CDUs are occupied by local workers. (1 — P, APCHA) 11.5. Ensure employers participate in the creation of seasonal rental housing. One person agreed with this policy statement. • Why make employers create housing? Burdensome; they are creating jobs. • More than "participate." • How can we get small businesses involved? II.5.a Create a working group of interested parties to explore the creation of new seasonal rental housing. (I — APCHA, Housing Frontiers, City Manager. County Managers, private sector) 11.6. Ensure employers who provide housing for their workers through publicly -owned seasonal rental housing assume proportionate responsibility for the maintenance and management of the facility. • What does this mean? II.6.a Explore methods to place proportionate responsibility on employers for the management and use of existing seasonal housing. (I — APCHA, City Manager, County Managers, private sector) 11.7. Redefine and improve our policy of re -using existing housing stock. Three people agreed with this policy statement. • You can get stuck with deed - restricted units in free - market complexes...how do they co- exist? II.7.a Amend the City and County land use codes and Housing Guidelines to clarify the parameters of buying down a property to address issues such as requirements of condominium declarations, allocation of assessments, physical condition and long term maintenance. (1— P, APCHA) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 65 of 114 • II.7.b Explore amending the City and County land use codes to define the parameters of a "buy - down" mitigation unit, in other words, whether buy -down applies solely to free market units, or can also occur within CWH categories. (1 — P) II.7.c Conduct a study to determine the financial feasibility of the public sector engaging in the buy -down of free - market units compared to constructing new affordable housing units. (LT — P, APCHA) II 7.d Explore the creation of a buy -out program. (/ — APCHA) • "Buy -Out" should be changed to "buy- back" II.7.e Require a Capital Reserve Study, plan and adequate assessments for maintenance and proportionately- funded reserves when a buy -down or buy -out is being considered. (/ — APCHA) III. Development and Funding Policies & Action Items 111.1. Ensure fiscal responsibility regarding the development of publicly- funded housing. Three people agreed with this policy statement. Define the term "publicly funded" housing - does it include public /private partnerships; subsidies to HOAs of existing housing stock, or only housing or land developed or purchased and /or managed by public agencies? Go further in defining the sources of public funding to educate interested parties about how and where funding is obtained. Ensure long -term (public and private) fiscal responsibility relating to housing stock. Determine appropriate levels of public funding for housing land acquisition, construction and long -term maintenance. Assess the relationship between APCHA, the City and the County - and their roles in development and funding to determine how they can most effectively facilitate development of housing. Establish a balance between City and County participation in the APCHA organization. Public - private partnerships are critical to achieving housing goals given the cost of land, construction, etc. Cooperative ownership is a preferable means of achieving housing goals. 111.1.a Evaluate current funding sources for sustainability and develop a list of potential funding options. (I — APCHA, City Manager, County Manager) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 66 of 114 111.1 .b Explore APCHA's taxing authority as an option to fund CWH. (/ — APCHA) 111.1 .c Explore the potential to obtain grants from FHA and other entities. (1 — APCHA) 111.1 .d Update housing cash -in -lieu fees to reflect the total cost of development. (I — APCHA) • It is a priority to update cash -in -lieu fees NOW to realistic figures. 111.1 .e Establish criteria or attributes that help identify and rank desirable housing locations. (I — APCHA, City Manager County Manager) 111.1 .f Conduct a cost/benefit analysis in order to prioritize existing publicly -owned property to be developed for CWH within the UGB. (I — APCHA, City Manager. County Manager) 111.1 .g Identify all housing that carries expiration on its deed - restrictions, such as Centennial, Castle Ridge, and evaluate the feasibility of keeping them in the inventory. (1 — APCHA, City Manager, County Manager) • Clarify that the Centennial reference is only about these rental units. Or make the policy more general without calling out Centennial and Castle Ridge. 111.1 .h Require the City and County engage a local real estate broker, appraiser, and inspector as buyer's agents before the purchase of any real estate. (1 — City Manager, County Manager) IV. Land Use and Zoning Policies & Action Items IV.1. All development should provide housing to accommodate 100% of its employees. Three people agreed and four people disagreed (one very strongly) with this policy statement. • Housing mitigation can stifle commercial development/re- development. • Concerned that you don't get mitigation credit for creating your own affordable housing (i.e. when skico creates housing in Carbondale they don't get credit for it)... we have to look at ourselves as a valley. • Mitigation housing still has to react to current markets • Should be sliding scales - some projects should provide 100% but others may be better suited for less. 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 67 of 114 • Development should provide a percentage of housing based on the environment at the time. • 100% mitigation will stop any re- development or rejuvenation of our commercial core. • This is too absolute. Natural spread of where employees want to live based on preference, status, history. • Hard to quantify based on the type of development. Does this mean both commercial and residential? Does it mean new and redevelopment? • Why 100 %? • This could potentially stop most, if not all development. Also stops the rejuvenation of town. "Nothing with be done" if this is implemented. • There will be no room for the project with this — trying to do too much on each lot. IV.1.a The City and County shall conduct an updated study on job generation impacts for all types of development, including part-time and full -time residential development. The study should include consideration of different property types and neighborhoods, and should be updated as needed. (1 - P, APCHA) IV.1.b Explore the creation of a partial exemption process if clearly defined community housing benefits are provided (see 1.d). If a partial exemption process is pursued, consider a minimum threshold of required housing mitigation. (LT — P, APCHA) • Shouldn't be "Community Housing Benefits" but should be any community benefits (lodging, open space, etc might be major benefits) IV.1.c Develop and codify review standards that allow the mix of on -site versus off-site community housing to be evaluated objectively based on the community housing benefits list (see IV.1.d). (LT — P) • Shouldn't be "Community Housing Benefits" but should be any community benefits (lodging, open space, etc might be major benefits) IV.1.d Define Community Housing Benefits. (I - P &Z, APCHA) IV.1.e Amend the City and County codes to incorporate the 100% mitigation policy and job generation study (see 1.a), while allowing for exemptions for projects with community housing benefits. (1 - P) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 68 of 114 IV.1.f Amend the City and County codes: i - to ensure, to the greatest extent possible, the categories of housing mitigation / cash -in -lieu fees match the income level of the jobs created by the development. ii - to require housing mitigation to be provided prior to or concurrent with the development that generates it. - to ensure that public sector projects are subject to housing mitigation requirements. (I — APCHA, P) IV.2. On-site mitigation is preferred. One person agreed and five people disagreed with this policy statement. • On -site mitigation should not be required • Not a blanket case. A scenario will arise where it is not okay with the public. • Needs to be realistic. Dilutes the opportunity for developer /new business. Like IV.1, needs to be realistic in the logical distribution of employees. • Have to be prepared for more mass /scale if this policy is pursued9 it contradicts IV.3 about being in scale with neighborhoods. • Grouping, instead of site specific, may save both development and long -term costs. • How desirable is on -site housing in every situation? • • On -site mitigation contradicts policy item #s. On -site will likely mean larger buildings. • There will be no room for the project with this - trying to do too much on each lot. IV.2.a Amend the city and county codes to include the following prioritization for housing mitigation for all types of development: i. on -site ii. off -site (buy -down, buy -out, and Housing Credits) iii. cash -in -lieu (1 P) IV.2.b Amend the city and county codes to prohibit the conversion of existing lodge units to affordable housing. (1 — P) Could be a challenge to accomplish. IV.2.c Update the Housing Guidelines to provide a mechanism to reject mitigation offered by developers when it does not meet APCHA guidelines /policies. (1 — APCHA) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 69 of 114 IV.2.d Amend the City and County codes to allow off-site housing only through a special review process. (1 — P) IV.2.e Amend the City and County codes to require all development that generates jobs within the Aspen UGB to provide mitigation in the UGB. (/ — P) IV.3. The design of new Community Workforce Housing (CWH) should be compatible with the massing, scale and character of the neighborhood, while optimizing density. Five people agreed and one person disagreed with this policy statement. IV.3.a Amend City and County codes to ensure that all new CWH is compatible with the massing, scale and character of the neighborhood. (1 — P) IV.4. CWH should be designed for the highest energy efficiency and livability. Three people agreed and two people disagreed with this policy statement. • Good design doesn't have to cost a lot of money. Take livability into consideration. • Guidelines for design are needed. • Benefit needs to be weighed against the costs, including community benefits (i.e. increased workforce). • Too vague. Are standards updated /going to change? • Livability means adequate storage for lifestyle, a garage for the climate, bedrooms, bathrooms. • IV.4.a Amend the Housing Guidelines to establish standards for materials, equipment and utility systems that emphasize durability, environmental stewardship, while keeping pace with technological improvements. (I — APCHA) IV.4.b Amend the Housing Guidelines to establish livability standards that promote pride of living in CWH. These could include soundproofing, and storage that meets the needs of a community that enjoys an active, outdoor lifestyle. (I — APCHA) IV.5. Ensure that residents of Community Workforce Housing (CWH) and free- market housing in the same neighborhood are treated fairly, equally, and consistently regarding quality of life issues. Three people agreed and one person disagreed with this policy statement. • Shouldn't be "Community Housing Benefits" but should be any community benefits (lodging, open space, etc might be major benefits) • Determine what is a "quality of life right" vs "quality of life privilege." 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 70 of 114 IV.5.a. During the review of any new CWH development, the prohibitions, constraints, and permissions generally found in the neighborhood, such as those regarding parking and pets, should be consistently applied to the proposal. New CWH development must not be the subject of discrimination. (1 — P) IV.6. Track trends in housing inventory and job generation to better inform public policy discussions. Four people agreed with this policy statement. • Most currently available information should be used to determine current and future needs. IV.6.a Develop and implement a system to reliably track the gain and loss in free - market housing traditionally used by local workers. (1 — P, City Manager, County Manager, APCHA V. Regulatory Policies & Action Items V.1. Ensure the rules, regulations and penalties of Community Workforce Housing (CWH) are clear, understandable and enforceable. Seven people agreed with this policy statement. • Follow state rules that are coming soon. • Should City /County /APCHA be managing housing? • Ensure rules are not violated. • Do the rules today meet the expectations of the original intent? 4 the times have changes and there are no free - market units people can move into now that would allow people to move up and out of affordable housing. • Make sure capital reserves are in here. • Understand what a specific project has in place relative to sustaining the asset. • Consistency of HOA guidelines is important • We should require background checks and check a person's overall ability to afford a unit. • Hire a manager of CWH with specific qualifications to do enforcement. • Update as many existing deed restrictions as possible. • This is related to education — letting the public know that there's no one deed restriction. Even two neighbors may have different deed restrictions. • Pursue deed restriction changes through a voluntary program. 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page71 of114 V.1.a Rewrite the Housing Guidelines (APCHA rules, regulations, and penalties) in a clear and concise format. (LT — APCHA) V.1.b Review and revise enforcement methods with specific placement of authority, recognizing monetary resources needed to implement. (1 — APCHA) • With current relaxed policy if someone is caught violating the housing guidelines the penalty should be significant. • Disclosure forms should be annual and penalties should be clearly communicated on the form. And give a penalty for not filling out the form. • Follow up with APCHA needs to happen. V.1.c Clarify the roles and authority of APCHA in the City - County Inter- Governmental Agreement (IGA), and revise as necessary. Review the objectives of the IGA and determine how the IGA should operate. This should be a meeting that is facilitated by an independent party. (LT — APCHA, City Manager, County Manager) V.1.d Amend the Housing Guidelines to require people to sell their free - market home before they are able to move into CWH. (1— APCHA) • Change "move into" to "buy." Otherwise there is a loop hole...BUT make sure the policy is reasonable for lottery winners selling their property. V.2. Ensure effective management of CWH assets. Five people agreed with this policy statement. • HOAs need education on how to manage their assets effectively. V.2.a Create a formal governance /management agreement between APCHA and individual homeowners associations. (1— APCHA) • Why should an individual HOA have any agreement between HOA and APCHA? V.2.b Review local, state, and federal guidelines and laws related to homeowners associations to ensure compliance. (1 — APCHA) V.2.c APCHA should vigorously pursue requiring all associations to adopt the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (CCIOA). (1— APCHA) • OR lobby the state to amend CCIOA to remove the exemption. 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 72 of 114 V.2.d Actively review state law, and lobby when appropriate regarding the development and funding of CWH. (LT — APCHA, City Manager, County Manager) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 73 of 114 Parks, Recreation, Open Space & Trails Small Group Meeting Summary This session was held on October 19, 2010 in the Fire Station Meeting Room. Policies are in bold font. Action Items are regular front. Public feedback is inserted directly under the relevant Policy or Action Item, and is in large font, bold and italic. I. Parks Policies & Action Items • Add recreation to this section. Add "Parks /Recreation" wherever "Parks" appears. 1.1. Acquire land for parks whenever possible. Five people agreed with this statement. • "whenever beneficial" - what is tradeoff - quality of life vs. cost of acquisition. 1.1.a Use development review processes whenever possible for the acquisition and development of parks. (1 — P, P /OS) 1.2. Maintain a balance between active recreational parks and passive parks. Five people agreed with this statement. • Some facilities can do both (Galena Plaza) Need to better define "balance "... what is need /what is desired? I.2.a Continue to develop future park space as active or passive by assessing the park system's inventory, conducting needs assessments and inviting public feedback. (LT — P /OS) I.2.b Amend the code to establish a preference for on -site public parks as part of larger new development, where appropriate. (LT — P /OS, P) II. Recreation Policies & Action Items 11.1 Provide affordable recreational opportunities for all ages. Five people agreed with this statement. • Our recreation /parks efforts are important part of mind /body /spirit...can be used to market the community. 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 74 of 114 • "affordable" is important. Two people agreed with this statement. • How to pay for it? 11.1.a Update the 2005 Aspen Recreation Department Strategic Plan, ensuring that it complies with the policy. (1— ARD) • Redo the business plan, not "strategic plan" in first year 11.1.b Enhance current programs and create additional recreational programs with a primary focus on utilizing existing facilities. (LT — ARD) 11.2 New recreational programs and facilities should offset impacts regarding traffic and job generation and maintain the contextual character of the built environment. Five people agreed with this statement. 1I.2.a Explore mitigation tools in order to offset impacts from new recreational facilities and programs regarding traffic and job generation. (LT — P, T) 11.3 The Aspen Recreation Department should strive to be financially self- sustaining while still providing affordable, quality recreational opportunities. Five people agreed with this statement. • Recognize /be aware of potential for city facilities to be in competition with private businesses. • Add the recognition of economic benefit to community (in addition to direct revenue). • Also the benefit of non - monetary impacts on quality of life. • Take the "fact box" out — the percentage varies a lot... or remind people of economic impact (benefit) nfrom parks and recreation activities. II.3.a Explore special events programming that optimizes the use of existing recreational facilities, while generating revenue. (LT — SE, ARD) II.3.b Seek partnerships with outside entities to reduce overall subsidies and to help promote Aspen's recreational facilities. (LT — ARD) II.3.c Implement energy- efficiency measures and use sustainable energy resources to help reduce energy costs for recreational facilities. (1 — ARD) 11.4. Strive to integrate physical rehabilitation and adaptive recreation into Aspen Recreation Department facilities and programs. Five people agreed with this statement. 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 75 of 114 • Change to "promote" instead of "strive ". Don't necessarily put city into this business. II.4.a Identify and invite potential partners to update the Recreation Business Plan to identify staffing and facilities necessary to accommodate physical rehabilitation and adaptive recreation programs. (LT — ARD) 11.1.5 Promote Aspen as a high altitude training venue. Five people agreed with this statement. • Add action item to promote affordable lodging opportunities in either existing or proposed private sector development to provide better opportunities for visiting competing teams, camps, meets and their participants. • Link to lodging chapter. 11.5.a Explore updating the Recreation Business Plan to accommodate high altitude training programs that are available to local users. (LT— ARD) III. Open Space Policies & Action Items Add a new policy: Develop a vision for open space configuration and to guide expenditures of public funds. Quantify the policies - be what percentage do we want to increase our open space? 111.1. Maintain and protect existing open space parcels. Five people agreed with this statement. • Curious if there are limitations on current parcels already protected (trails, trashcans, restrooms, etc) ...OK, the action item addresses this. • Add "improve" to the policy. • Protect from private development. 111.1.a Develop management plans for all open space parcels according to the terms of acquisition as a means to balance open space values with appropriate recreational opportunities. (LT — P /OS) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 76 of 114 111.2. Acquire open space to preserve biodiversity, wildlife habitat, scenic value and to support trail connectivity and recreational activities. Five people agreed with this statement. • Add wildlife corridors and movement. • Should be a stronger statement. • Containing the city from sprawling is also a purpose of open space. • Should contain a vision of which properties and look of the town. • Wildlife habitat and open space will be helped by reducing pesticide use throughout town. II1.2.a Continue to evaluate opportunities for the purchase of open space. (LT — OS) • Opportunities for public - private partnerships. III.2.b Re- authorize the city's open space sales tax before it sunsets in 2025. (LT- P /OS) III.2.c Use development review processes whenever possible to secure scenic, recreational or agricultural easements. (/ — P /OS, P) 111.2.d Explore a consistent method for assessing value of open space. (/ — P /OS) Change "explore" to "develop." IV. Trails Policies & Action Items IV.1. Acquire, improve and develop trail connections throughout the Aspen Area. Three people agreed with this statement. • Bike routes need to be direct connections, not just where there is space. • Add a policy about funding for trails. • Need resources to maintain trails 9 don't expand the trail system at the expense of maintaining current trails. IV.1.a Focus on developing safe and effective trail connections, separated from vehicular traffic, for both commuter and recreational use in the Castle Creek, Maroon Creek, East/West Highway 82, and Hunter Creek valleys. (LT — P /OS) • Insert the words "hub and spoke concept" for trail connections. 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 77 of 114 IV.1.b Implement marked bike lanes on roads where appropriate. (LT — P, T) IV.1.c Implement the Pitkin County Nordic Trails Master Plan. (LT — P /OS, Nordic Council) IV.1.d Continue to acquire trail easements through methods such as, private landowner donations, land use actions or acquisition. (LT — P /OS, Nordic Council) IV.1.e Implement the City's Pedestrian Walkway and Bikeway Plan through phased capital improvements. (LT — P /OS) IV.1.f Create buffer areas alongside trails to maintain separation between trails and development to preserve the integrity of the trails experience. Explore new land use tools or potential property acquisitions to implement this action item. (LT — P /OS, P) IV.2. Increase opportunities for summer and winter trail commuting. Three people agreed with this statement. • There should be winter trails for bikes. • Encourage winter biking - would help with PM10 issues. IV.2.a Identify trails intended to move large numbers of people to and from recreational, cultural, commercial and educational centers and develop them so they are an attractive alternative to the automobile. (LT — P /OS, Nordic Council) IV.3. Encourage regional trail planning. Three people agreed with this statement. IV.3.a Continue ongoing efforts to improve trail connectivity to outlying communities and public lands. (LT — P /OS) V. Public Outreach Policies & Action Items V.1. Promote our parks, open space, trails and recreational opportunities through maps, brochures, and on -line services. Five people agreed with this statement. • Volunteers to maintain trails should be promoted as an opportunity. • Educate the public about how to create new trails and engage people in the process. • Track the efficiency and effectiveness of the promotion. • Track economic and community benefits to justify and expand further promotion. • Interface with the chamber. Coordinate events, etc. 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 78 of 114 V.1.a Create a Comprehensive Map and Inventory of all parks, trails, open space properties, land trust properties, conservation easements and fishing easements within the Urban Growth Boundary. (LT — P /OS) V.1.b Create a comprehensive and publicly accessible database that outlines management plans and other relevant information for parks, open space, trails and recreational facilities. (LT — P /OS) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 79 of 114 Environmental Quality Small Group Meeting Summary This session was held on October 19, 2010 in the Fire Station Meeting Room. Policies are in bold font. Action Items are regular front. Public feedback is inserted directly under the relevant Policy or Action Item, and is in large font, bold and italic. • Add the 7 generation quote in the 2000 AACP to the philosophy statement. • In general, get rid of "explore," "continue," "examine" and replace with "find," "do," etc. I. Greenhouse Gases Policies & Action Items • Like the action items. 1.1. Within 10 years, reduce the carbon footprint of the Aspen Area from 2004 levels by 30%. Five people agreed with this statement. • We need a more ambitious goal, but this will be hard to reach as is. 1.1.a Enhance existing and create new incentives for Aspen Area property owners to voluntarily track and reduce their personal carbon footprints. (1- CI) • Add utility companies to this - they could track and let property owners know about their carbon footprint, rather than just relying on a voluntary system. I.1.b Continue the Canary Initiative and Community -wide Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and establish interim reductions goals. (LT- CI) 1.1.c Encourage businesses to decrease their greenhouse gas emissions by utilizing best practices, and becoming ZGreen and TOP certified when they get a business license. (LT- CI, EH) 1.1.d Study and implement methods to further decrease greenhouse gas emissions, such as incentivizing users to conduct energy audits, switch to renewable energy, purchase energy efficient appliances, improve insulation, etc. (LT- CO 1.2. Incentivize alternative forms of transportation to reduce reliance on fossil - fuels. Five people agreed with this statement. 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 80 of 114 • Add an action item to reduce Vehicle Miles Travelled for everyone who travels through the UGB. I.2.a Implement purchasing policy for new City and County vehicles to include hybrid, electric, or alternative fuel vehicles whenever possible. All vehicles purchased should score at 8 or higher for both air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions as listed in the EPA's green vehicle guide. (1 — EH, CI, Streets, Asset) • "Whenever possible" is a concern. Don't want to not purchase hybrid /electric just because of the price...but like the 2" sentence about level 8 1.2.b Incentivize the use and purchase of hybrid and electric vehicles by the public, including rental car companies (LT - CI) I.2.c Incentivize air travelers to voluntarily offset impacts from flights through the purchase of Canary Tags. (/ — CI) I.2.d Continue to work with FAA to further reduce the pollution impacts of the airport. (LT — CI) 1.2.e Explore the potential benefits of adding bike lanes to existing rights -of -way, including looking for opportunities to eliminate some on- street parking and replacing it with bike lanes. (I — T, Streets, P, E, City Manager) I.2.f Establish a community bike sharing program throughout the UGB. (1 — 1) I.2.g Encourage and increase the use of carpooling and car - sharing in the Aspen Area, including educating the public on the options and availability. (1 — T) 1.3. Strive for all development to meet the highest standards to minimize greenhouse gas emissions. Five people agreed with this statement. • This is very broad. What are "highest standards ?" Three people agreed with this statement. • There are many different standards. State what standards we're trying to meet. Clarify this. I.3.a Review and update elements of the Building Code to minimize the use of unsustainable resources and those that have high levels of embodied energy. (I — CI, EH, 8) I.3.b Quantify, evaluate, and reduce construction emissions. (1— EH) I.3.c Amend the City and County land use codes to require all development to go through an environmental review that ensures it will meet the established thresholds. (I - P, EH, CI, SW, B) I.3.d Establish a sliding scale of environmental thresholds for development. (I — P, EH, CI, 8) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 81 of 114 • Clarify what "sliding scale" refers to. II. Air Quality Policies & Action Items • These policies need "more meat" and more information to them. Explain why we are doing these, kind of like the water pollution ones. 11.1. Improve existing air quality. Five people agreed with this statement. • Change to "Improve existing air quality such that we exceed the EPA standards to provide high quality /the healthiest air - shed." • Add a call -out box that lists all the toxins /pollutants.. 11.1.a Maintain a maximum PM -10 level of 50 or less with 98% of days with PM -10 levels below 35 (1 — EH, T, Streets) 11.1.b Track the use of street sanding in the winter and street cleaning in the summer and investigate ways to minimize impacts. (LT — EH. Streets) • Statement should say "street sanding and cleaning in winter ". • There's no PM10 problem in the summer, so action item should be for the winter only. • Eliminate dirt/gravel on snow — get studded tires (there's a tire shop in town now!). 11.1.c Continue to investigate alternatives for winter treatment of Highway -82. (LT — EH) • Needs stronger language. Take steps to reduce and eliminate the use of sand. • Non - flushing based street cleaning; some water can be used. 11.1.d Improve public education and awareness of toxic pollutants, such as pesticides and radon, and implement programs to decrease their use. (1 - EH) • Are pesticides for a water pollutant than air? Possibly move pesticides to water section. • Consider a pesticide notification law. People post notice on property if they plan to spray. 11.1.e When PM -10 levels are likely to be high, inform the public and implement programs to encourage bus and carpool use. (I — EH, T) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 82 of 114 11.1 .f Explore amending the land use codes to require all development to go through an environmental review that ensures it will meet established sliding scale thresholds for air pollution. (1 — P, EH, CO 11.2. Achieve and maintain healthy ozone levels. Five people agreed with this statement. • What are "healthy ozone levels ?" Add a call out box explaining this. 1I.2.a Monitor and determine baseline ozone levels for the Aspen Area. (1 - EH) II.2.b Evaluate ozone monitoring data and develop a program to attain and maintain healthy ozone levels. (LT - El-f) III. Water Pollution Policies & Action Items 111.1. Reduce the quantity of urban pollutants in stormwater runoff that discharges into the Roaring Fork River and its tributaries. Four people agreed with this statement. 111.1.a Conduct master planning of the Aspen Area's sub - watersheds and install regional stormwater treatment facilities to capture and treat runoff, beginning with the most heavily developed areas. (1 - E/S W) 111.1.b Reduce the potential for stormwater pollutants generated from municipal facilities and operations, such as vehicle maintenance and street flushing, by implementing storm water best management practices. (LT — E /SW) 111.1 .c Pursue partnerships among government, local businesses and property owners and managers to develop and showcase measures that reduce the amount of urban pollutants in storm water runoff. (LT —E /SW) 111.1 .d Educate and engage the public in Clean River Initiative project, and the impacts of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizer on water quality. (/ — E/SW) 111.1 .e Develop and implement a plan to detect and eliminate illegal or improper discharges to the stormwater system. (LT— E /SW) 111.1 .f Implement a regular pharmaceutical take -back program to reduce the levels of pharmaceuticals entering our rivers. (LT — EH, E /SW) 111.2. Require new development to treat its stormwater runoff on site. Four people agreed with this statement. 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 83 of 114 III.2.a Amend the land use and building codes to require development and redevelopment to incorporate best management practices that will permanently manage and treat stormwater runoff on site. (1 - P, 8, E/SW) III.2.b Require Construction Management Plans to include provisions for the installation and maintenance of pollution prevention measures on construction sites. (I -E /SW) 111.3. Increase the natural absorption of storm- and meltwater. Four people agreed with this statement. • Should say "natural filtration" instead of absorption. • New action item: reduce impervious surfaces. I11.3.a Amend land use requirements to reduce the amount of allowed impervious surfaces, such as reducing lot coverage dimensional requirements. (1— P, E /SW) III.3.b Explore the feasibility of requiring pervious surfaces in place of impervious surfaces. (1— E/SW, Fire, P, Streets) IV. Waste Management and Reduction Policies & Action Items IV.1. The Aspen Area's recycling rate should exceed the national average. Five people agreed with this statement. • How to measure and report on this ion a regular basis. (This also applies to other performance measures in this section). For example - City Hall reduces energy use this month by _ %. • Clarify - is this traditional materials only, or the non - tradition ones too (construction materials, composting...) IV.1.a Implement programs, including expanded curb -side recycling pick -up and increasing the kinds of materials that can be recycled, to significantly reduce waste and increase recycling. (LT - EH, L) IV.1.b Evaluate amending regulations to require that all residences and businesses in the Aspen Area recycle office paper, comingled, magazines /newspaper, and paperboard, glass, plastic, cardboard and compost/yard waste. (1 - EH, L) IV.2. Implement programs and encourage behavior that aim to dramatically reduce waste generation and extend the life of the Landfill. Five people agreed with this statement. ' • Include composting for businesses and residential. 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 84 of 114 • What does "dramatically" mean? • Like incentives. • Enforcement of on -site construction waste. • Like the "behavior change" aspect of this policy. IV.2.a Develop a system for food waste and organic material pickup and a permanent food waste and organics compost operation at the landfill. (1 — EH, L) IV.2.b Incorporate programs to promote and implement "zero waste," for events, businesses, and residents. (LT — EH, L) IV.2.c Require all events in the Aspen Area to meet the environmental requirements established by the ZGreen Program, addressing waste reduction, energy conservation, and public outreach. (I — EH) IV.2.d Ensure that there are adequate facilities and resources to accommodate increased recycling levels and a greater diversity of materials. (LT — EH, L) • Does "adequate facilities" mean all infrastructure and programs (curbside, dropoff, etc)? IV.2.e Reduce the use of paper and plastic bags in the Aspen Area. (1— EH, CI) IV.2.f Incentivize businesses to use reusable or recyclable cups, bottles, and containers. (1— EH, CI) IV.3. Increase the amount of construction and development materials that are diverted from the landfill, reused or recycled. Five people agreed with this statement. • County needs to use trash fees to pay for recycling. Charge what we want less of, make free what we want more of. • Tough policy. Good existing program. Maintaining the existing program would be good. • Incentives are good; accomplish more than restrictive policies. IV.3.a Amend City and County codes to require deconstruction rather than demolition of existing structures so that materials and components that can be reused are separated and made available for salvage and reuse, and recyclable materials are handled appropriately. (1 /LT- B, EH. P, L) IV.3.b Explore opportunities to create incentives in the building process for increasing deconstruction and salvage. This could include giving discounted access to the Pitkin County Landfill, adjusting landfill /building permit fees when a building is deconstructed instead of demolished, imposing fees at time of building permit to cover the costs of construction waste that goes to the landfill, or prioritizing building permit review based on the level of deconstruction and on the amount of construction and development waste that is recycled. (LT — EH, B, L) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 85 of 114 IV.3.c Explore opportunities in the state to recycle or re -use construction and development waste that cannot be accommodated at the Pitkin County landfill. (LT — EH, L) IV.4. Ensure adequate funds are available for environmental monitoring and eventual remediation of the Pitkin County Landfill. Five people agreed with this statement. • Why is there "funding" here and not in the other policy sections? • May fall short on action. Where do funds come from? • Users should pay the full costs of the landfill program. IV.4.a Explore and implement mechanisms to ensure there are adequate funds for the landfill operations. (LT — L, EH) V. Renewable Energy Policies & Action Items V.1. Reduce our dependence on non - renewable energy sources and instill an ethic of energy accountability. Two people agreed with this statement. • Apply to both commercial and residential • Replace "reduce" with "eliminate" • "Instill an ethic..." should be a separate policy ASAP. City needs to be a leader in this. • This needs a hard goal. V.1.a Retrofit existing City and County buildings with renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements. (1— CI, U) V.1.b Evaluate amending the building codes to reduce phantom energy loads in new and existing buildings. (/ - 8) • Evaluate is too weak. Just do it V.1.c Evaluate potential energy requirements and quantify greenhouse gas emissions if the Urban Growth Boundary was completely built out according to current zoning. Consider code and policy changes based on the study in order to conserve energy and reduce trips. (LT — P, EH, CI, T, 8, U) • Evaluate is too weak. Just do it. V.1.d Evaluate amending the building code to maximize the use of renewable energy in all new construction. (LT — Cl, 8) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 86 of 114 • Evaluate is too weak. Just do it. V.1.e Continue efforts to educate and engage the public regarding energy usage and opportunities to increase energy efficiency. (/ - EH, C/, U) V.2. Within 10 years, reduce electricity and natural gas usage in the Urban Growth Boundary from 2004 levels by 15 %. One person agreed with this statement. • How is this measured? What are we measuring? • How much is holy cross vs city? • Community -wide goal? • It's too undefined in the policy and the action items • Add an action item: incentivize commercial sector to conserve - within businesses too. Government can rebate for conservation. Incentives result in behavior changes. • We need better ways to measure energy use: front - end /real time /back -end. • Not aggressive enough • Add "instill an ethic of conservation" V.2.a Work with Holy Cross to increase the renewable energy mix in their electricity provided to the Aspen Area. Explore options for greater utilization of the City of Aspen's energy utility in the Aspen Area. (LT - Cl, U) • City and Holy Cross are part of the cost - benefit analysis. • Establish an on -line model do- it- yourself audit that's tied to points system /scale fee rebate. • Commercial and residential are fundamentally different. V.2.b Implement efficiency programs in conjunction with Source Gas. (LT - CI, U) V.2.c Incentivize private development of ground source heat pumps, solar panels and wind power. (LT - CI, U) V.2.d Explore opportunities for local renewable energy production, including ground source heat pumps, the creation of geothermal heating districts, and the use of solar and wind power. (LT — U) • Methods to retrofit the Valley V.3. Encourage existing development and require new development and redevelopment to mitigate their energy usage with on -site renewable energies. One person agreed with this statement. 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 87 of 114 • Incentivize not require • Create a point system, scales, fee rebate, to front of the line, etc 3.a Establish a City /County renewable energy project in the Urban Growth Boundary that projects can buy into as an alternative to renewable energy on -site. (1— Cl, 51-1, 8) 3.b Amend the City and County building codes to prohibit outdoor fire pits, hot tubs and snowmelt systems unless they are powered by non - polluting, 100% renewable energies. (1 - 8, EH) 3.c Require energy audits when an improved property is sold so the new buyer is aware of the energy costs, and potential improvements, of the building. (LT — CI) 3.d Adopt a program that would allow property owners to get a loan from the City or County for energy upgrades that would be paid back over time through increased property taxes (e.g. a lien on the property). (1— CI) 3.e Amend City and County land use codes to remove barriers to the use of renewable energy, such as solar panels, on development. (I — P) • "remove barriers and incentivize through fee -based point system /loan program" • Subsidize on back -end with long term cost - benefit analysis. • Remove all historic barriers to solar. 3.f Amend the land use code to require protection of solar access and proper siting for solar orientation in all development. (I — P) • "...solar orientation, collection and integration with greenhouses, groundsource heat pump, and all renewable technologies..." 3.g Amend the building code to require new construction to accommodate future energy upgrades, such as rooftop wiring. (1 - B) V.4. Continue to pursue efforts to establish an electric grid of 100% renewable energy. One person agreed with this statement. • Best local energy grid. • Remove "electric grid" (it confuses people.) 4.a Complete and implement the Clean Energy Plan. (LT — U, CI) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 88 of 114 VI. Water Policies & Action Items Add a policy about healthy water. We don't want chemicals in our water. VI.1. Maintain minimum stream flows for the Roaring Fork River and its tributaries. Four people agreed with this statement. • Can we say "increase" instead of maintain? • Ensure that minimum meets the needs. Two people agreed with this statement. • We need a buffer for our water (what if there is a drought ?). Ensure minimum stream flows during all situations. • Would love gold water standard in Aspen • We want higher standards that what the state says is the minimum. Three people agreed with this statement. VI.1.a Pursue dedication of water rights to maintain minimum stream flows. (/ - U) VI.1.b Develop a reliable methodology for dedication of water rights for instream flow purposes. (LT — U) VI.2. Reduce the detrimental effects of river diversions on the Roaring Fork River and its tributaries. Three people agreed with this statement and one person disagreed with this statement. • Nice goal but legally how do you do that? • Water law says "use it you lose it" concept. Perhaps create programs or incentives for legal leases to keep water in stream. Two people agreed with this statement. • Concern for personal property rights. Worried that this statement may harm personal property. VI.2.a Increase mitigation efforts targeted at lowering the detrimental effects of river diversions. (LT — U, E /SW) VI.2.b Modify existing water policies and regulations to incentivize hookups to municipal water supply or other water districts such as the Buttermilk Metro District . (1 - U) VI.3. Maintain and preserve existing riparian habitat and wetlands. Four people agreed with this statement. 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 89 of 114 • Statement should be "Maintain, preserve and restore..." Three people agreed with this statement. • Go further with this statement. VI.3.a Examine existing and use policies to ensure they protect the riparian habitats. (1 — P, P /OS) VII. Weed Management Policies & Action Items V11.1. Ensure there is proper resource management to minimize the negative impacts of weeds on the Aspen Area. Four people agreed with the policy; No one disagreed. VII.1.a. Broaden public education about specific techniques to limit the spread of invasive noxious weeds. (1 - LM, P /OS) • Inform the public about City and /or County Departments and Staff responsible for weed management on the Rio Grande Trail to improve communication regarding weed encroachments along the trail alignment. VII.1.b Create new, and enhance existing, policies that enable partnerships and cost sharing between government and property owners to achieve compliance with the Colorado Noxious Weed Act. (I— LM) • Within the City and County organizations, identify City and County Staff responsible for enforcing the Colorado Noxious Weed Act. • Adopt standards requiring landscaping to be limited to non- invasive plant species. • Educate the public about "integrated pest management" in lieu of spraying to eliminate weeds. • Eliminate poison. VIII. Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat Policies & Action Items VII1.1. Sustain, protect and restore biodiversity and native ecosystems through land use planning, acquisition and best land management practices on public and private lands. Four people agreed with the policy; No one disagreed. 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 90 of 114 VI11.1.a Align City and County stream buffer /setback standards to comprehensively buffer development from the riparian ecosystem associated with the Roaring Fork River and its tributaries. (LT — P) VI1.1.b Improve and coordinate existing City and County standards and incentives for the reclamation of riparian and wetland habitat mitigation and /or replacement. (1— P, P /OS) VII.1.e. Support use of City and County Open Space and Trails funds for purchase and maintenance of intact, unfragmented wildlife habitat, or critical connections between habitats for the preservation of native plant and animal species. (LT — P /OS) VI1.11. Promote the diversity and vitality of the "urban forest" that exists both within the City of Aspen and in the Wildland Urban Interface. (LT— P /OS) • Replace the term, "urban forest" with "community forest" to coincide with the term used in the existing City of Aspen "Community Forest Management Plan." VI1.1.g Improve existing standards, enforcement and education as needed to enhance the co- existence of bears and people in the City of Aspen and in Pitkin County. (LT — EH, LM) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 91 of 114 • Historic Preservation Small Group Meeting Summary This session was held on October 13, 2010, in the Council Chambers Room. Policies are in bold font. Action Items are regular front. Public feedback is inserted directly under the relevant Policy or Action Item, and is in large font, bold and italic Comment on Philosophy: Preservation is "foremost." Concerned that this overrides "balance and predictability." HP is not just about buildings - it's about Aspen's brand. I. Sharing the Aspen Story Policies & Action Items 1.1. Raise public awareness and appreciation for the Aspen story. Five people agreed and one person disagreed with the policy statement. • Civic Tourism needs to happen first (decision making based on Economic bottom line, social balance, and environmental • Facilitate what the story is: neutral facilitator is key • End result should e a shared storey that we all own. • Projects /development can greatly impact our story • Policy should begin with "continue" • Frequency and large outreach is important 9 reach out to schools, freshmen /women, involve Hispanics. New workers are not introduced to Aspen's history. Construction crews need networking • Aspen should honor the mining history more 9 a unique aspect of our town compared to new ski towns. • Preserve the Aspen Brand. Building are the "hardware" and the Aspen Idea is the "software" 1.1.a Create a publicly - accessible online database to collect and distribute information about our historic buildings. (1 — P, Aspen Historical Society) 1.1.b Establish a system for compiling information about significant buildings that are demolished, including photographs and relevant stories about people and events associated with those buildings. (LT — P, Aspen Historical Society) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 92 of 114 1.1.c Establish a Landmark Signage Program with standards for interpretive signs. (1 — P, HPC) 1.1.d Collaborate with local organizations to plan events and related materials regarding our history and architectural innovation. (LT — P, local agencies) II. Updating the Historic Preservation Program Policies & Action Items • Need to consider (value /requirements) how to deal with historic sites that aren't privately funded. • Should be totally voluntary. • Should be a balance of voluntary and involuntary for post WWII. • Additions to historic structures is an oxymoron. • Development is not preservation. Aspen has a "development department" - other cities have a "planning department" 11.1. Evaluate the historic significance of Post World War 11 properties as part of the Historic Preservation Program. Three people agreed with the policy statement. • Evaluate the total concept which includes: open space, spaces between historic buildings, landscapes, views. This is our character and history. • Should be "considered" • Conclude the evaluation of historic significance. • Need to define Post WWII • Statement should be conceptual, not specific to just Post WWII properties. 11.1.a Refine existing, and write new historic "Context Papers," which examine architectural and cultural trends, as well as the people and events that place buildings and landmarks in the context of Aspen's history. (1 — P) 11.1.b Determine if Context Papers, Designation Criteria and Integrity Scoring Sheets are fair and effective tools to identify which properties should be designated. Make code changes as appropriate. (LT — P) 11.1.c Create a ranking system to evaluate Post - Victorian properties. (1— P) 11.2. Ensure that new development respects the historic integrity of designated structures and is compatible with the surrounding context in terms of site coverage, mass, scale, height and form. Three people agreed with the policy statement. 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 93 of 114 • What does "respect" mean? Does it mean "mimic ?" • Replace respects and compatible with "consider" • Ensure is too strong a word. Use recommend and incentivize • Talks only about new development - what about things like traffic signs, business signs, etc. 1I.2.a Review Historic Preservation Design Guidelines and Commercial Design Guidelines to ensure that development is compatible with historic resources. (I — P) II.2.b Use 3 -D modeling to implement the policy. (I — P) 11.3. Ensure that the Historic Preservation Benefits Package encourages owners of landmark property to preserve structures to the highest possible degree of historic integrity while minimizing adverse impacts to the neighborhood. Two people agreed with the policy statement. • Ensure sounds like a strong enforcement word. • Add "community" after neighborhood • "Package" should be "packages." • Add Aspen to the statement ( "...highest degree of Aspen's historic...') 1I.3.a Use 3 -D modeling to compare and contrast what has been allowed under the Historic Preservation Design Guidelines and Benefits Package to what would have been allowed under regular zoning requirements. Consider amending the code to address impacts on the neighborhood based on the findings. (1 - P) II.3.b Research benefit packages for preserving properties in other communities, and incorporate best practices into City and County codes. (I - P) II.3.c Explore the creation of benefits that do not affect development size, such as fee waivers or tax incentives, for historic properties (LT - P) 11.4. Maximize the use of the City's Historic Transferable Development Right Program (TDR) as a method of preserving the historic integrity of designated structures. • Maximize is too strong a word. Should be "explore" • Change to say, "... TDR and other methods..." • Change "as a method" to "for preserving Aspen's history" 11.4.a Explore implementing a program similar to the County's that tracks the availability of TDRs. (LT — P) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 94 of 114 II.4.b Explore methods to track the sale price and other financial information of TDR transactions. (LT — P) II.4.c Explore amending the Code to require Planned Unit Developments (PUD ) to purchase TDRs for any square footage above the underlying zone district allotment. (LT— P) III. Public Sector Policies & Action Items 111.1. The public sector should set an example as a responsible steward of preservation and adaptive re -use of historic buildings. Two people agreed with the policy statement. • This should be more firm. • The public should model the HP program. • Need to make sure the public sector is subject to criteria everyone else is. • Public should set the bar • This should include Historic Designations! • The public sector should buy and recycle buildings for affordable housing. • Make this more general - too much about buildings. Should include landscapes as well. • Aspen's character is our image, and we should reinforce /protect it Our history defines who we are. It is not just about buildings, but also about open space, views, landscape, etc. 111.1 .a Establish a long -term plan for the viability, functionality and energy efficiency of all publicly -owned historic buildings. (I — P) • There is no overall plan for city hall - there should be a short term and long term plan • Need energy awareness during construction • Too much repeating construction - doing it too often 111.1 .b Evaluate publicly -owned buildings and sites that are potential historic resources while also exploring appropriate changes in use or additions using new Context Papers, Designation Criteria and Integrity Scoring System. (I - P) • Recognize local history in building rather than basing on a pristine example of a national building style - OK to recognize 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 95 of 114 the value of a building that has been modified to represent local economics and history. • Design an affordable system for adaptable re -use 111.1.c Explore purchasing historic properties that can also meet buy -down program goals for Community Workforce Housing. (1 — P, APCHA) IV. Publicly Accessible Interiors Policies & Action Items IV.1. Preserve exceptional character - defining historic interiors in publicly accessible buildings. Three people agreed and one person disagreed with the policy statement. • Change to "Work to preserve ". • Don't modify "within publicly accessible buildings" but we don't know what will qualify in the future — work with people on what's possible to preserve. • Concerns about functional issues — "extent feasible" • It's sad when they go, but we can only create a culture that values preservation. IV.1.a Inventory historic landmarks that are publicly accessible and identify character - defining interior features. (/ - P) IV.1.b Establish criteria for historic designation of character - defining historic interiors that balance preservation, functionality, and energy efficiency. (1 — P) • Priority to energy efficiency. • Remodels to minimize construction waste, maximize flexibility for adaptive re -use IV.1.c Use the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the preservation of historic interiors as guidelines for amendments to the Land Use Code. (LT — P) V. Review Process and Enforcement Policies & Action Items V.1. The Historic Preservation Commission's review process should be positive, productive and fair, with a high level of integrity, consistency and collaboration. Four people agreed with the policy statement. 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 96 of 114 • Change "should" to "must" and must be trusted V.1.a Ensure updates to the Historic Preservation program reflect the policy. (I — P) V.2. Routinely and fairly enforce property specific approvals. Three people agreed with the policy statement. • Consider impacts on neighborhood with resulting approvals with regards to incentives (lot split, lot line adjustment) • There are unintended consequences with the incentives (density, setbacks) • Use common sense. • Need records management- proper documentation in one place... create project files with all information • There is a gap between HPC and Council review processes - need to consolidate. V.2.a Improve the City's and County's enforcement of its rules and regulations related to historic preservation. (1 — P) V.2.b Require on -going communication with staff during any renovation of or addition to historic structures or sites. (I - P) V.2.c Examine the penalties for owners and historic contractors when they violate approvals to determine if these penalties are effective and fair. Amend the code based on the findings. (LT — P) VI. Historic Preservation Program Education Policies & Action Items VI.1. Improve public awareness and understanding of the City and County Historic Preservation Programs. Five people agreed with the policy statement. • Take out "programs" and add "efforts." • Public perception must be addressed first • Values, and /or awareness first, then Policy • Value = understanding VI.1.a Implement a comprehensive education program that explains the overall goal of the preservation programs, and rights and obligations of owners, developers, Realtors® and licensed historic contractors. (1 — P) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 97 of 114 VI.1.b Update standards for public notices to include a non - technical summary about proposed projects and links to on -line development plans, staff reports, 3 -D modeling, and meeting schedules. (LT — P) VI.1.c Use 3 -D modeling as an educational tool for the public. (LT — P) • How are we going to use 3 -D modeling for education? • Context, mass, scale should be included VI.1.d Collaborate with local groups, such as the Aspen Historical Society, to plan special events related to Aspen Area history and architectural innovation, etc. (/— P, local agencies) VII. Energy Efficiency Policies & Action Items VII.1. All existing and future historic landmark properties should be maintained in a manner that improves energy efficiency while maintaining historic integrity. Three people agreed and one person disagreed with the policy statement. • Include concept of prudence... "reasonably maintained" • Change to "work to ensure that all..." • Trust issues might prevent assistance from being sought • How to create incentive that apply to additions to historical structure (free for review /fees /fast track) • Master plans should be created for city facilities - be an example /educate owners • Need language dealing with solar panels, greenhouses, ground source heat pump, micro -wind needs and other food production sources to be accommodated in HP guidelines. VII.1.a Provide owners of historic landmarks with free assistance from the Building Department to facilitate energy- efficiency upgrades. (I — 8) VII.1.b Provide information about energy - efficiency loans and other resources to all property owners that go through the historic preservation review process. (LT — P, 8) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 98 of 114 Sustaining the Aspen Idea Small Group Meeting Summary This session was held on October 13, 2010, in the Council Chambers Room. • Policies are in bold font. Action Items are regular front. Public feedback is inserted directly under the relevant Policy or Action Item, and is in large font, bold and italic I. Rediscovering the Aspen Idea Policies & Action Items 1.1. Rediscover and sustain the original intent of the Aspen Idea. • This should be changed to "discover" considering how little is known about the Aspen Idea. Three people agreed with this statement. • Should be "discover" and "define." Three people agreed with this statement. • Start with Steve Wicks of the Aspen Institute and make accessible (grassroots, city website, etc) Four people agreed with this statement. • Spirit is most elusive, but the Historical Society does a great job with this. • The Aspen Idea is strong, and means many different things - music, hiking, etc • The Aspen Idea used to be integrated with businesses and tourism - it should be today as well • Mind, Body, Spirit for the good of others. This should be an opportunity to explore a united theme. 1.1.a Research the historical roots of the Aspen Idea to help rediscover and revitalize the original concept. (1 — local organizations) 1.1.b Establish a program to educate the community about the Aspen Idea (LT - CR) 1.2. Encourage collaboration among non - profit organizations, local government and local businesses. • Like the idea of a Center for Civil Civic dialogue I.2.a Explore reconvening a local Council on the Arts and Humanities to promote collaboration and coordinate planning. A Council on the Arts and Humanities could: 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 99 of 114 i) Coordinate special events so they are balanced throughout the winter and summer seasons. ii) Organize experiences that embody the Aspen Idea through a range of activities that balance the mind, body, and spirit. • This action item is too intentional. • I like this action item • If city runs events, collaborate with locals and non - profits • Include and accommodate resident artists — concern that big nonprofits dominate. (I — City Manager, County Manager, local organizations) • Aspen Idea = our calling card = Aspen's Identity= makes us unique = marketing Four people agreed with this statement. • Council on arts history was unsuccessful — dominated by larger non - profits. • Economic, Social, Environmental 4 civic tourism 1.3. Foster greater inclusivity and participation in cultural events from within the spectrum of community residents and visitors. • Like this is about inclusivity • Like Institute's free events or reasonably priced events (music festival on the lawn, free Shakespeare festival, etc) • We need to include a younger demographic in this. • Hotel concierge = clearing house, gate keepers. We should improve their function and provide them with a semi - annual briefing. Three people agreed with this statement. I.3.a Establish and leverage a comprehensive, user - friendly, web -based calendar / resource to facilitate dissemination of information and schedules of events. (/ — ACRA) • Should be "inclusive calendar" with every event / the valley (ACRA, museum, City, SkiCo, etc) I.3.b Make arts and culture, including live programming, visible in the streetscapes and landscapes of the community. (/ — City Manager, County Manager, local organizations) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 100 of 114 I.3.c Encourage recreational and cultural programs that support personal growth, enhance family relationships and encourage civic involvement. (LT- Community non - profits, CR, City Manager, County Manager) I.3.d Create incentives for alcohol free, family friendly community events (LT- Special Events) II. Arts Facilities Policies & Action Items 11.1. Maintain the legacy of the Aspen Idea by enhancing and preserving our non - profit and quasi - public facilities and spaces and ensuring that development of new facilities is consistent with community goals. (see also Growth Management & Economic Sustainability Chapter) • OK to get needs on the table. We need collaboration during planning. • Should be Encourage, not Require 11.1.a Explore amendments to the City and County Land Use Codes to include standards to ensure that when a facility expansion, re- development and /or new development is proposed it: • Allows for use by a diverse range of people; • Includes programs that reach outside the facility itself and into the public realm, making art and culture visible in the community; • Facilitates meaningful and affordable local participation in its programs and offerings, and encourage local talent; • Emphasizes renovation and adaptation of current structures • Requires reusable materials and renewable energy in its design and construction; • Requires collaboration with other non - profit groups during the design to broaden the utility of public space; • Provides multi - purpose space for the Aspen Area community; and • Maintains high quality facilities. (1 - P, City Manager, County Manager, non - profit groups, etc) • 1 can't support all of the bullets. Two people agreed with this statement. • You can't legislate collaboration. Two people agreed with this statement. • This tells me you can't have a new building Two people agreed with this statement. • Requires is too strong a word. Two people agreed with this statement. • This sounds reactionary, not visionary. We can't legislate too much. Three people agreed with this statement. 11.1.b Explore community partnerships, amendments to the City and County Codes, and other methods to prevent the conversion of civic or non - profit facilities to private use. (1 - P, City 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 101 of 114 Manager, County Manager, non - profit groups, etc) • If the new art museum moves, convert the old museum to a performing arts center for resident performances /artists • Incentives should not be given for changes that would enlarge the structure. • Arts are important, but the Aspen character and history should not be thrown out the window in its promotion. The proposed art museum though, on the surface, a nice addition to Aspen Arts, will instead take Aspen in a very different direction in its identity and appearance. We shouldn't lose sight of our history - nature and views and use of materials and architectural style that integrate and enhance and choose to form a totally new identity for Aspen. As this proposed museum - a Japanese design bamboo and glass which will forever antagonize the Aspen character and history so important to the majority of us who love Aspen - and live here - unlike most out -of- towners who are wanting this museum, 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 102 of 114 Lifelong Aspenite Small Group Meeting Summary This session was held on October 12, 2010, in the Sister Cities Room. Policies are in bold font. Action Items are regular front. Public feedback is inserted directly under the relevant Policy or Action Item, and is in large font, bold and italic I. General Policies & Action Items 1.1. Provide access to comprehensive health and social services. • Define "comprehensive" • Does this imply free health care? If so, who pays? • Health care should not be free • Should be partially subsidized for basics 1.1.a Conduct a Community Health Assessment for the Aspen Area every 5 years and analyze, prioritize and implement findings. (1 — HHS, PH, LPHA, EH, AVH, Community Non - Profits) • Need to decide who is going to implement this. One person agreed with this statement. 1.1.b Identify specific gaps in our health and social service networks. (1— HHS, PH, LPHA, EH, A VH, Community Non - Profits) • Collaborate with community groups — non - profits essential to moving forward 1.1.c Establish and implement a long term strategic plan to fund creative and sustainable solutions to the gaps in service. (1 - HHS, LPHA, PH, EH, City Manager, County Manager) • Research existing regional /valley services before launching new initiatives. Two people agreed with this statement. 1.1.d Address the gaps in the health and social service networks, with a goal of providing accessibility and affordability. (LT- Aspen K -12, NHS, Private Sector, Community Organizations, KF) • Gaps and solutions need to have regional scope • Needs to be priority -- immediate -- not long -term • Who pays for new "gap programs "? 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 103 of 114 • Should be a process to identify funding • New and existing services should be prioritized together. On person agreed with this statement. 1.1.e Create comprehensive, accessible and bilingual tools, such as a phone and web directory, that provide information about available health, safety, education and social services. (1 — HHS, LPHC, All Departments/Agencies) 1.1.f Continue collaboration and communication between the City and County Boards of Health. (1- P1-1, EH, LPHA) 11. The impacts on public health and welfare from development, activities, events, and policy changes shall be mitigated. • What criteria to be used? Concerned that criteria could be too broad and subjectively applied I.2.a Explore possible amendments to the City and County codes to include review criteria for self - reliance, health, and safety issues. (I — P, HHS) • Should be "implement right away" I.2.b Explore the creation of a fee or other methods to mitigate impacts from development, activities /events, and policy changes. (1 — HHS, P, PH, SE) • Should be "implement right away" • Development and events already pay through infrastructure improvements, taxes etc. • Concern about loading too much on development • Concern about identifying one "carrier" for funding responsibility • Need clear nexus between impact of development and responsibility to mitigate 1.2.c Add Health and Human Services to the regular internal review of land use applications. (I — HHS, P, APCHA, PH, LE, Community Non - Profits, EH) This is a positive change - help mitigate impacts of development i.e. examining move of senior center • General Statement: '7'm concerned about our entire community being able to collaborate in a healthy way." 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 104 of 114 II. Self- Reliance Policies & Action Items 11.1 Ensure that affordable, accessible high quality childcare is available. • Does this mean "welfare" or helping people become self - reliant? 11.1.a Establish an on -going program that encourages and supports parent engagement and leadership in childcare programs and schools. (LT — Aspen K -12, KF, PH, Community Non - Profits, HHS) • Need to add 'community' in the engagement 11.1.b Work with local, regional, state, and federal organizations to maintain and increase funding so that early childhood education remains affordable. (1 — KF) • Remains affordable... "and high quality." Four people agreed with this statement. • Early childhood programs help develop self - sufficiency 11.1.c Improve the quality of childcare through a variety of tools, such as grants, coaching, pre - licensing support and Qualistar Rating. (1— KF) 11.2 Expand the opportunity for safe and healthy housing for those in need, including older adults, people with disabilities, and low- income populations. • Can't continue to provide free stuff to everyone - not everyone can afford to live here, we don't have to provide for all • Don't agree with previous statement • Can't afford to lose the whole working class • Wave of retiring baby boomers coming, are they staying in AH or somewhere else? • People who created this community want to live out their days here • We should take care of at -risk seniors here - not Denver, GJ etc.* • Need a targeted discussion on the issue of Aspen's sense of social responsibility II.2.a Establish a comprehensive network of in -home services to support seniors and people with disabilities. (I - HHS, SrS, Senior Council, Private Sector) II.2.b Explore a range of options to ensure availability of all levels of care accommodations and services for older adults and the disabled so they can chose to remain members of the 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 105 of 114 community for life. (LT- SrS, Senior Council, Private Sector) • Should be `establish" not "explore." Two people agreed with this statement. • What is connection between retiring into AH units and senior housing options? • Who will pay for quality senior care? • Land needs to be provided at subsidized cost, like AH 11.2.c Explore the concept of transitional and permanent low- income housing for community members striving to become self - reliant. (LT - Private Sector, HHS, Community Non - Profits, APCHA, P) • Should be `establish' not `explore / immediate not long -term. Four people agreed with this statement. • Define `member of community' 11.3 Ensure that all community members have access to all public assistance programs for which they qualify. • What does this really mean? Expanding existing programs? New local programs? Lobby for state and fed programs? Things already done locally II.3.a As the budget allows, maximize all state /federal allocations by increasing the income levels under which members of the community may access public assistance programs. (1— HHS, KF, APCHA) • How can a local community change state /federal standards? 11.3.b Lobby the state and federal government to change assistance guidelines and funding to reflect the self - sufficiency standard. (1 — HHS, City Manager, County Manager) II.3.c Explore public transportation options to enable community members to access public assistance programs throughout the Roaring Fork Valley. (I — RFTA, T, HHS) 11.4 Promote self- sufficiency and self - reliance through coordinated, comprehensive and sustainable programs. • All programs should have a regional basis, not just Aspen (similar comment on 1.1.c) 11.4.a Educate our community about the Self- Sufficiency Standard, the importance of earning a livable wage, and the resources available to promote self - sufficiency. (1 — NHS, PH, Aspen K- 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 106 of 114 12, KF) II.4.b Provide access to career paths using local educational partners - Colorado Mountain College, Aspen School District and others — for community members to train and pursue educational interests leading to locally -based careers. (LT — CMC, Aspen K -12, HHS) • `I'm concerned about non - locals voting and negatively affecting our school system." • (Counter- argument): `7f someone gets to vote, they are local and should be treated as such." II.4.c Explore opportunities for our youth to return here as adults. (1 — Private Sector, CMC, Community Non - Profits) II.4.d Develop targeted education programs, such as reducing early parenthood, to maximize teens' ability to be self - sufficient as adults. (1— Community Non - Profits, HHS, Aspen K -12, CMC) II.4.e Incentivize the creation of jobs and volunteer opportunities for seniors and people with disabilities. (LT- City Manager, County Manager, HHS) II.4.f Identify all local subsidies, such as RFTA, APCHA, Child Care assistance, food programs and health care, and educate our community about their monetary value. (LT — HHS, RFTA, APCHA, KF, PH, Community Non - Profits, Private Sector) II.4.g Encourage programs that will foster cultural and language integration in businesses and schools. (LT- Community Organizations) II.4.h Ensure that community is literate by providing opportunities for English and other language learning. (LT- Aspen K -12, CMC, Community Organizations) lI.4.i Promote enforcement of fair job and housing laws and ensure effective bilingual communication. (LT- Community Non - Profits, APCHA) 11.5 Encourage businesses to adopt family - friendly employment policies. 11.5.a Educate employers, increase public awareness and explore lobbying for legislation regarding the "best business practices" to enhance business productivity while supporting families. (1— HHS, KF, CMC, Private Sector) • Include ACRA in this II.5.b The public sector should serve as a model for implementing this policy. (LT — HHS, KF, City Manager, County Manager) 11.6 Ensure everyone has local access to quality food. 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 107 of 114 • Define "quality " — is it "fresh "? "locally grown ?" II.6.a Create incentives so Women Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition program vouchers are accepted for fresh produce at the Aspen Farmer's Market. (1- PH, LPHA, City Manager, County Manager) II.6.b Explore programs to implement the policy. (LT- P, EH, Private Sector, Community Non - Profits) 11.7 Promote organic and sustainable local and regional food production. • Growing your own food increases self - reliance II.7.a Implement programs and policies to support co- operatives and local production of good, clean, and fairly priced food. (LT — City Manager, County Manager, LPHA, EH, Community Organizations) II.7.b Amend City and County land use codes to eliminate regulatory barriers to small -scale personal agriculture, such as rooftop gardens, green roofs, cold frames, and green houses. (LT — P) • Removing obstacles important i.e. solar /clotheslines • Make Open Space available to grow food / greenhouses? fruit - bearing trees? Rabbits /chickens? Composting? Seven people agreed with this statement. • Design review committee could help with code changes • Allow for on -site rain collection for personal water supply. Two people agreed with this statement. II.7.c Explore the use of public lands for community gardens and permaculture activities. (1— P, P /OS, Community Organizations • Should be "implement" not "explore" II.7.d Coordinate efforts to educate the community about local food production, including programs that teach gardening. (LT — CMC, EH, Community Organizations) • Incentivize education opportunities on how to grow your own food, making healthy choices 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 108 of 114 III. Public Safety Policies & Action Items 111.1 Ensure a safe environment exists for all. • Improve safety of crossing Main Street. Two people agreed with this statement. • Concerned about adequate emergency access to AVH in afternoon commute. Three people agreed with this statement. • Is Marolt pedestrian bridge wide enough for emergency -only vehicles? Two people agreed with this statement. 111.1.a Strengthen coordination between public safety, schools and non - profits to support education and prevention programs. (Ex: Teen and Dating Violence Education courses at Aspen HS) (1 — HHS, LE, Community Non - Profits, Aspen K -12) • This is very good 111.1.b Establish reliable funding and staffing levels to provide public safety operations to meet growing public needs and unfunded mandates. (LT - HHS, PH, LE) 111.1 .c Promote conflict resolution skills amongst neighbors and homeowners' associations. (1 - LE, Community Non - Profits) 111.1.d Explore expanding community policing and neighborhood watch programs. (LT - LE) • Support Neighborhood watch - cost effective 111.1 .e Participate in local and regional training on emergency plan components and instill a strong incident command culture (LT - LE) 111.1 .f Encourage the Public Safety Council to continue clarifying roles and responsibilities in order to be responsive to changes in homeland security and to protect the Aspen Area residents, workers and visitors. (LT - LE) 111.1.g Strengthen local and regional emergency response teams. (LT- LE, PH, HHS, AVH, Aspen K -12, CMC) 111.2 Ensure a safety net exists for all at risk Aspen Area residents, visitors and workers. • Define "at- risk" III.2.a Create programming to reduce the incidence of family violence and ensure the safety, permanency and well being of children in the Aspen area. (1 — HHS, LE, PH, Aspen K -12, KF, Community Non - Profits) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 109 of 114 III.2.b Streamline and coordinate the community response to incidents,such as family violence, financial exploitation of adults, and sexual assault, through enhanced collaboration among the appropriate agencies. (1 — HHS, Response, DA's office, Law Enforcement, Mental Health and Substance Abuse counselors, Probation, Case management programs, Community Non - profits) III.2.c Develop a comprehensive inmate re -entry program. (LT — LE, HHS, Community Non - Profits) III.2.d Explore the creation of year -round homeless shelters, half -way houses and programs that address mental health, substance abuse, physical health, job assistance and case management. (LT — Community Non - Profits, HHS) • We shouldn't be in the business of providing homeless shelters • Addressing homelessness is every community's responsibility • Should be "support" not "explore" • A community cares for its homeless, doesn't sweep them down the road. III.2.e Ensure dedicated funding and comprehensive resource development to provide coordinated, timely and quality services to at -risk Aspenites. (LT- HHS, City Manager, County Manager, LPHA, PH) • This statement is too general. What does this really mean? 111.3 Reduce juvenile and adult crime. lII.3.a. Support recreational, cultural, and educational choices for youth to keep kids safe and engaged in the community, including mentoring and after - school and recreation programming (1 - HHS, Community Non - Profits, CR, Aspen K -12) III.3.b. Create a Restorative Justice Program and /or other alternative sentencing for juveniles and adults that allow for people to learn from and make amends for their crimes (1 - LE, Community Non - Profits) • I think we already have Restorative Justice. You should check before plan is final. Maybe there is a need to expand it? Funding? lIl.3.c. Develop and implement programs that provide prevention, intervention and treatment for juvenile sexual offenders. (LT - HHS, Community Non - Profits) • Is there enough activity here that demands a program? If it's minimal, can we explore regional collaboration? 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 110 of 114 IV. Health Policies & Action Items IV.1 Ensure that a comprehensive health care system exists and that the community is aware of the system. • Awareness is important. Five people agreed with this statement. • Define comprehensive. Two people agreed with this statement. • Great vision. One person agreed with this statement. • How does this relate to health care reform? • Research regional /valley services before launch new initiatives IV.1.a Educate the community about the importance of environmental and lifestyle risk factors, and provide programs to help reduce those risks (1 — EH, NHS, LPHA, PH) • I like this • Need emphasis on prevention. Two people agreed with this statement. • Need regional efforts — identify who you need to work with IV.1.b Strengthen partnerships and communication between health care agencies and providers to enhance community health programming, cohesive case management and electronic communication. (LT- PH, HHS, AVH, Private Sector Health Providers, KF, EH, LPHA) IV.1.c Create a seamless system of services for families to support their children's positive development from birth through school -age. (LT - KF, PH, Aspen K -12) IV.1.d Create an outreach program to link community members to health insurance. (1— HHS, Private Sector Health Providers) • Please include ACRA IV.1.e Support future opportunities and programs that will maximize the local benefits of Health Care Reform. (LT - HHS, PH, AVH, Private Sector, Community Non - Profits) IV.1.f Educate the community regarding the connection between improved child development and success in school and life. (1 — KF, Aspen K -12, PH, HHS) IV.2 Ensure that residents have access to primary care including prevention, palliative care, long -term care and health maintenance services, regardless of payer source. • 1 support this. Four people agreed with this statement. • Address gap between affordability and access • Regional approach addresses what individual communities can't do on their own (similar comments thru -out) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 111 of 114 • Action items below not specific enough; how to implement? IV.2.a Work with local and regional healthcare partners to develop, implement and align community health priorities through the Community Health Assessment. (I - PH, LPHA, EH, AVH, Community Non - Profits) IV.2.b Determine and address the need for improved access to Medicare, Medicaid, CHP+ and indigent care providers in the Aspen Area. (1 — PH, Community Non - Profits, HHS, AVH, private providers, SrS) IV.2.c Collaborate with local, regional and state organizations to implement the policy. (LT — KF, PH, AVH, HHS) 1V.2.d Support community efforts to attract and engage health care providers to share in the provision of health services to residents over 65 (Medicare insured). (1— PH, HHS, SrS, AVH, Private Sector) IV.2.e Explore the creation of a school -based health clinic and resource center in the Aspen School District (LT - Community Non - Profits, Aspen K -12 , HHS) IV.2.f Address the causes of childhood and adult obesity through development of comprehensive programs and education about nutrition, physical activity and access to healthy food. (LT - PH, LPHA, Aspen K -12, Community Non - Profits, Private Sector) IV.2.g Support partnerships to create year -round safety education and prevention programs, and secure funding. (LT - AVH, PH, EH, LE, Aspen K -12, RFTA, CMC) IV.3 Ensure that residents of all ages have access to a comprehensive mental health and substance abuse system that addresses acute and chronic mental health needs. • /like this. Three people agreed with this statement. • Access needs to be defined. Two people agreed with this statement. • That dentists are in the valley? That they're affordable? • Need to connect people to the solution • Who determines what access is? • Need discussion about what level of care can realistically be provided here • Need detox center. Four people agreed with this statement. • Should rely on regional solutions for specialty services • Want to be able to handle dementia patients locally IV.3.a. Work with community non - profits and local mental health and health care providers, to create a comprehensive, integrated and sustainable mental health system. (I — Community Non - Profits, HHS, Private Sector) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 112 of 114 IV.3.b Collaborate with local, regional and state organizations that work with children and families, to increase access to preventive care in all mental health areas for children. (LT — KF, Community Non - Profits, HHS) IV.3.c. Ensure that accessible and affordable mental health screening and treatment is available. (1 — Community Non - Profits, SrS, HHS) IV.3.d. Work with public and private mental health practitioners to create an action plan that addresses senior issues, especially depression and anxiety. (1 — SrS, Community Non - Profits) IV.3.e Support the creation and implementation of a comprehensive suicide prevention program. (1 - Community Non - Profits, HHS) IV.3.f. Enhance substance abuse prevention education for children, adults and families. (1- Community Non - Profits, Aspen K -12, HHS) IV.3.g. Establish sustainable detoxification services and programs for the Aspen Area. (LT- Community Non - Profits, HHS) IV.4 Ensure that all residents have access to a comprehensive dental program. • I support this. Four people agreed with this statement. • This is often overlooked • Aging population needs this IV.4.a. Explore the creation of a local and /or regional low- income dental care program. (I- PH, LPHA, HHS, Community Non - Profits) IV.4.b Provide community outreach, communication, and education on the importance of oral health and the availability of affordable dental services available in the Roaring Fork Valley. (I — Community Non - Profits, PH, HHS) IV.4.c Ensure dentistry for all ages is accessible and affordable. (LT - Private Sector) IV.5 Promote healthy family functioning. • This is vague • Define this • Overreaching • Not overreaching • This is challenging. Two people agreed with this statement. • How is it paid for? • Topic is often controversial. Two people agreed with this statement. • We have a lot to learn 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 113 of 114 • Financial health and costs should be included in all action items IV.5.a. Provide consistent, quality education about what behaviors reflect healthy family functioning and about the availability of resources that support healthy family development. (LT - KF, PH, HHS, Aspen K -12) IV.5.b Create a network of "Family to Family" support programs to use local families to mentor residents who have relocated to the area, who may be isolated from extended family or who may lack the knowledge or skills related to healthy development and interactions. (LT - HHS, PH, Community Non - profits) IV.5.c Support intergenerational and intercultural programming in all public facilities. (LT - KF, SrS, HHS) IV.5.d Establish an "Active Retiree Database" that includes a list of retirees and their talents /skills, along with a list of volunteer and parttime /full -time "help wanted" opportunities to match people with activities /jobs (LT - ACRA, Private sector, SrS) 2010 AACP Small Group Meeting Notes Page 114 of 114 Jessica Garrow From: maggielee ©gdewolf.com Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 3:01 PM To: Jessica Garrow Subject: Re: Extra, Extra! Aspen Area Community Plan Meetings Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged thank you Jessica for such a prompt reply; actually I am more at home with the written word than I am speaking, so if you can bear with me, I'll try to get to the point from which messy vitality seemed to emerge. I believe that every community plan, through the past years up to the present has had a defining phrase or several phrases that give that particular plan a meaning recognizable to anyone with interest in the community; and so will this present plan that we and you are in the process of working out. Perhaps the newly excavated wooly mammoth might provide a peg from which we could hang a number of Roaring Fork Valley traits that we hold most dear and some traits that we would like to remove from the roster; do it with verve and imagination, a catchy phrase that would stick with us and /or a cartoon drawing of the mammoth. I think a light hearted approach is most suited to remembering as was 'messy vitality' which provoked laughter from the onset. Thank you for all the hours of labor I am sure this has taken you, but from a customer, believe me, it is worth it! Maggie Jessica Garrow Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 10:54 AM To: maagielee0adewolf,com Subject: RE: Extra, Extra! Aspen Area Community Plan Meetings Hi Maggie — There isn't a chapter that specifically addresses the role of messy vitality. You can come to any of the meetings to comment on that, or you can provide written comments to me. If you're interested in attending a meeting to discuss this, I suggest the Managing Growth & Economic Sustainability meetings. We have one tonight from 5 — 6:30 in Sister Cities and one on Thursday from 12 — 1:30 in Sister Cities. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Cheers, Jessica Jessica Garrow. AICP Long Range Planner City of Aspen Community Development Department 970.429 2780 www.asoencommunityvision.com From: maggielee @gdewolf.com [mailto:maggielee @gdewolf.com] Sent: Saturday, October 16, 2010 9:11 AM To: Jessica Garrow Subject: Re: Extra, Extra! Aspen Area Community Plan Meetings 1 Jessica Garrow From: John and Barbara Cutler Ubcutler @neb.rr com] Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 8:21 PM To: Jessica Garrow Subject: Aspen Community Development Plan Hello Jessica, We are honored that you have chosen to include us in the community review process for the new Aspen Community Development Plan. We participated in a couple of the learning focus groups and "clicker sessions" when we were in town for past visits. From a 'spectator' standpoint, the future of Aspen as a community of so many exquisite human and natural resources is one of the country's truest treasures, and we will be examining the Plan to see if the guarded but optimistic language in the introduction is in fact heeded in the text. Some of us are pretty covetous of our mountain getaway and we want to make sure it stays as healthy as it can, from all aspects. You'll be hearing more from us. Please tell Ben Gagnon hello when you see him. John and Barbara Cutler Email secured by Check Point As I may not be there, here are my comments: Bill Wiener A.I.A. A.P.A. - Will someone read this to all who are there? Green add Red delete 1. evaluate amending the building code to maximize the use incorporation of renewable energy in all new construction and retrofits. 2. incentivize private development of ground source heat pumps, solar panels and wind power 3. amend the land use codes to remove barriers to for the use of renewable energy, such as solar panels, on development 4. amend the code to require protection of solar access In the CBD the all buildings height would be set at 2.5 normal stories. However those on the south side of the street could transfer (sell) their half a story to any building on the north side of the street to allow them to build a normal three story building. This would level the playing field as to value, and open up solar access and views over the buildings on the south side of the street. 5. amend the code to require proper siting for solar orientation in all development. This should be mandatory for subsided affordable housing and all public funded buildings. 6. amend code to require new construction to accommodate future upgrades for solar upgrades. such as rooftop wiring. 7. All Affordable housing should have major south facing windows with an overhang and there must be aspen trees planted outside of these windows. The Aspen tree (What mayor Helen called a weed) will grow here - has summer leaves to shield the windows from the sun - and in the winter the leaves are gone allowing the sun to heat the house. Page l of l Bert Myrin From: Michael Kinsley [mkinsley@rmi.org] Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 4:34 PM To: Bert Myrin Subject: Re: Preliminary Draft AACP - What needs changing to become carbon /climate neutral? I want to give this a longer look, but two things come immediately to mind: • To be consistent with their fundamental purpose and to be genuinely useful, TDRs should be transferable across jurisdictions. They should always transfer toward density, regardless of parochial interests. Last 1 heard, that was blocked by one or both jurisdictions. • "Environmental Sustainability" is a misnomer. Sustainability is the whole- system integration of community, economy and environment; the word emerged in order to distinguish such integrative approaches from the narrower environmental protection category. To be honest, in the report, the title should read more like environmental integrity or viability. Then, to be creative and consistent with the actual purpose of sustainability, there should be an overarching statement about the necessity of whole - system integration of community, economy and environment. Notice 1 use the word "integration" not "balance," which is about taking from one and giving to another. Michael Kinsley Senior Consultant Rocky Mountain Institute Snowmass, Colorado 970.927.73 19 On Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 3:21 PM, Bert Myrin <Bert@mvrin.com> wrote: A preliminary draft of the AACP is on the web as of this afternoon. What in the draft needs to be changed to make the Aspen Area carbon and climate neutral going forward? http : / /www.aspencommunitvvision.com /media /uploads /9302010 premilinary draft AE Thank you. - Bert P.S. An excellent guest opinion attached regarding the importance of human -scale buildings in the core of Aspen c -mail: Bert( ),Mvrin.com PO Bo 12365 �apcu, ( ulorado 81612 (970) 925-8645 12 ‘IN Real Time PV production for 218 N. Monarch: hI in: enlighien .cnpha.cenerti'.combublic;a sterns Sin vo3548 t 10/19/2010 Jessica Garrow From: Tim Anderson Sent: Saturday, October 16, 2010 8:58 AM To: Jessica Garrow, Ben Gagnon Subject: FW: AACP message to Jessica and Ben Importance: High From my board, but I believe it reiterates all I provided you already. Tim Tim Anderson City of Aspen Recreation Director Office (970) 544 -4104 Fax (970) 544-4137 From: Scott Writer [ mailto :swriter @baldmountainllc.comj Sent: Friday, October 15, 2010 12:57 PM To: Tim Anderson; jtss337 @comcast.net; csams @Aspenkl2.net; gmgerson @comcast.net; karendillonpillsbury@gmail.com; patrick @keeltyconstruction.com; adaily @hollandhart.com Subject: RE: MCP message to Jessica and Ben Importance: High All, I am writing to amend Tim's draft language on what we discussed at the last ARC AB meeting re our input to the AACP. This will be used first in an email to staff before the PZ meeting and second for me to represent the AB's advice to the PZ at the coming meeting. First, there was some discussion on the definition of "recreation ". I suggesting that it included body and mind; and that things like art, culture, academics (seminars), music etc could be called "recreation" along with hiking, camping, exercise and sports. I would submit the following definition of "recreation" from encarta.msn.com" rec•re•a•tion [ rekree aysh'n ] (plural recre•a•tions) noun Definition: 1. refreshment: the refreshment of the mind and body after work, especially by engaging in enjoyable activities 2. amusement: an activity that a person takes part in for pleasure or relaxation rather than as work. She took up sketching as a recreation. I think this supports our requested change on the Parks policy: • Page 53: 1.Parks, Policies 1.1.: Add " /recreation" after word "parks', so that it reads: "Acquire land for parks /recreation whenever possible." Which I think we formally add to Tim's text. 1 I am also suggesting the following amendments to Tim's language — my additions in red: The following requested amendments received unanimous (7 — 0) support from the Advisory Board: • 1.Parks, Policies 1.1.: Add " /recreation" after word "parks ", so that it reads: "Acquire land for parks /recreation whenever possible." • We request the box with facts under 11.1.3 should be taken out. It refers to the ARC and the % given is for all of recreation and fluctuates year to year. It will most likely go to 60% in 2010/11. Or if the PZ insists on keeping this box in we ask that a second box be added that reflects the economic benefits (eg sales tax) generated by these facilities. • The committee would like to see a focus or timeline which is more immediate for Action item 411.1.a, the update of the Aspen Recreation Department Business Plan. We should use Business Plan as that is what exists and therefore the only document we could update. The following requested addition is recommended 6 to 1 support from the Advisory Board: • We feel it is important to add a 11.3.b: promote affordable lodging opportunities in either existing or proposed new private sector development to provide better opportunities for visiting competing teams and /or camps and their participants. (This may be covered in another area of the AACP, but the intent is to continue to bring users from out of town who will spend money on lodging, food, gas, and shopping in Aspen while here for hockey tournaments, swim meets, gymnastics meets, races, etc. and to emphasize the importance of this issue on local competing teams and camps. So, as timing is a bit of an issue I feel Patrick, Gordon, Karen, Carol, and Sue would agree to the unanimous requested changes. Patrick, Gordon, Karen, Carol let me know if you disagree with the affordable lodging language. I am GUESSING 1 can get Art to agree before this goes out, we need to confirm that. Please let me know no later than Monday. If I hear from none of you I will assume the changes are okay. Art, However you would like to proceed let me know. Call and I can give you a summary if you would like (379 6476). Thanks all, Tim please circulate a reminder of the date, time and place of the coming PZ meeting and copy us on all correspondence to staff. Thanks, Scott Tim, 1 have amended your email below: From: Tim Anderson ( mailto :Tim.Anderson @ci.aspen.co.us] Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 3:29 PM To: Scott Writer; jtss337 @comcast.net; csams @Aspenk12.net; gmgerson @comcast.net; karendillonpillsbury@gmail.com; patrick@keeltyconstruction.com Subject: AACP message to Jessica and Ben Jessica and Ben, Prior to the public meetings the ARC Advisory Committee would like to present their thoughts on a couple changes to the current draft document, These suggestions may be more easily dealt with in writing rather than during the public meeting, either way they felt that it would be pro active to give you a heads up on a couple suggestions. The following requested amendments received unanimous (7 —0) support from the Advisory Board: • 1.Parks, Policies 1.1.: Add " /recreation" after word "parks ", so that it reads: "Acquire land for parks /recreation whenever possible." 2 • We request the box with facts under 11.1.3 should be taken out. It refers to the ARC and the %given is for all of recreation and fluctuates year to year. It will most likely go to 60% in 2010/11. Or if the PZ insists on keeping this box in we ask that a second box be added that reflects the economic benefits (eg sales tax) generated by these facilities. • The committee would like to see a focus or timeline which is more immediate for Action item #1l.1.a, the update of the Aspen Recreation Department Business Plan. We should use Business Plan as that is what exists and therefore the only document we could update. The following requested addition is recommended 6 to 1 support from the Advisory Board: • We feel it is important to add a II.3.b: promote affordable lodging opportunities in either existing or proposed new private sector development to provide better opportunities for visiting competing teams and /or camps and their participants. (This may be covered in another area of the AACP, but the intent is to continue to bring users from out of town who will spend money on lodging, food, gas, and shopping in Aspen while here for hockey tournaments, swim meets, gymnastics meets, races, etc. and to emphasize the importance of this issue on local competing teams and camps. Thank you for any direction you may be able to provide. Committee members and staff do plan to attend the October 19`" public meeting at noon at the Fire House. Thanks, Tim Tim Anderson City of Aspen Recreation Director Office (970) 544 -4104 Fax (970) 544-4137 Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5522 (20101011) The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http: / /wwW.eset.COm Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5535 (20101015) The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http: / /www.eset.com Email secured by Check Point 3 Jessica Garrow From: Tim Anderson Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 7 :07 AM To: Jessica Garrow; Ben Gagnon Subject: ARC Advisory Committee Comments Jessica and Ben, Prior to the public meetings the ARC Advisory Committee would like to present their thoughts on a couple changes to the current draft document. These suggestions may be more easily dealt with in writing rather than during the public meeting, either way they felt that it would be pro active to give you a heads up on a couple suggestions. • Under 1. Parks /Policies I.1. the Committee would like it to read: Acquire land for parks & Recreation whenever possible. I spoke with Jeff Woods and he is ok with this. • The box with facts under 11.1.3 should be taken out. It refers to the ARC and the % given is for all of recreation and fluctuates year to year. It will most likely go to 60% in 2010/11. • Could we add a II.3.b: promote affordable lodging opportunities in either existing or proposed new private sector development to provide better opportunities for visiting recreation users. (This may be covered in another area of the MCP, but the intent is to continue to bring users from out of town who will spend money on lodging, food, gas, and shopping in Aspen while here for hockey tournaments, swim meets, gymnastics meets, races, etc. • The committee would like to see a focus or timeline which is more immediate for Action item #I1.1.a, the update of the Aspen Recreation Department Business Plan. We should use Business Plan as that is what exists and therefore the only document we could update. Thank you for any direction you may be able to provide. Committee members and staff do plan to attend the October 19`" public meeting at noon at the Fire House. Thanks, Tim Tim Anderson City of Aspen Recreation Director Office (970) 544 -4104 Fax (970) 544 -4137 1 Jessica Garrow From: Jeff Woods Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 9:36 AM To: Jessica Garrow Cc: Brian Flynn Subject: RE: Preliminary MCP draft released Jessica: The draft AACP is well written and very concise. I did notice one thing in reviewing the Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails section that on page 55 there is a section highlighting successes and partnerships. The list is quite extensive on the partners, however Snowmass Village is not mentioned. I think this is an oversight since they were partners in several open space acquisitions since 2001. Two that come to mind are the Droste conservation easement and cozy Point South. Otherwise the section seems well written. Thanks: Jeff From: Jessica Garrow Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 2:40 PM To: All_City; All_County Subject: Preliminary AACP draft released The City and County P &Zs have completed a preliminary draft of the Aspen Area Community Plan. If you are interested in reading it, please visit our website: www.aspencommunitwision.com for a copy. Hard copies are available in the City Community Development Department (3 floor of city hall). Our website also includes information on an upcoming public process to gain feedback on the plan. Please let me know if you have any questions. Cheers, Jessica Jessica Garrow, AICP Long Range Planner Community Development Department City of Aspen 130 South Galena Street Aspen, CO 81611 970.429.2780 www.aspencommunityvision.com www. aspenpitkin.corn Jessica Garrow From: Tom Dunlop Sent: Monday, October 04, 2010 11:31 AM To: Jessica Garrow Subject: RE: Preliminary MCP draft released Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Hi Jessica, I am Tom Dunlop. I was the Env Health Director from 1976 -2001. During 20 of those years I was the Director of the joint City /County Env Health Dept. I was part of the MCP update during those years as a member of the senior staff of both City and County. Before I retired I was able to enlist the original authors of the Ecological Bill of Rights and. through a series of public input meetings, we were able to update and pass the EBOR that appear in this recent edition of the AACP. I am pleased to see the EBOR appear in the Environmental section A lot of work went into updating the EBOR. What I don't see is the section we placed under long term planning, the 7- Generations concept I was able to borrow from the Mohawk Nation in New York. The concept was that our elected officials should look many generations out during their deliberations of land use actions and plans to identify what impact today's decision will have on future generations. I received permission from the Nation to use their philosophy on sustaining the earth. Was this point discussed during this most recent rewrite of the AACP? I will encourage your dept and others engaged in finalizing the document to revisit the 7- Generations philosophy. You should be able to find it in past AACP plans. In retirement I work very part time for Pitco Road and Bridge, but am still the BOCC appointed Environmental Public Health Advocate for Pitkin County. I also work once in a while for Pitkin Co. Environmental Health Dept. I only check my County email from time to time, but read my personal email daily. Please drop me a note when you get a minute to Du nlopenv(dlaol.com Thank you, Tom Dunlop From: Jessica Garrow Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 2:40 PM To: AII_City; All_County Subject: Preliminary MCP draft released The City and County P &Zs have completed a preliminary draft of the Aspen Area Community Plan. If you are interested in reading it, please visit our website: www,aspencommunitwision.com for a copy. Hard copies are available in the City Community Development Department (3' floor of city hall). Our website also includes information on an upcoming public process to gain feedback on the plan. Please let me know if you have any questions. Cheers, Jessica Jessica Garrow, AICP Long Range Planner Community Development Department City of Aspen 130 South Galena Street Aspen, CO 81611 970.429.2780 www.aspencommunitwision.com • Jessica Garrow From: Jan Barton Hamilton banbhamilton @aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 9'.46 PM To: Jessica Garrow Subject: Sr Affordable Housing Dear Jessica, Thanks for the newsletter. My dear friend Merrill Ford went into the hospital this week due to edema. Like many elderly she needs to be cared for, given proper medications, bathed, etc. She was dismissed to the Heritage Center in Carbondale. Had this care been available, she likely could have avoided the hospital. We need affordable housing for the elderly in Aspen with more than is available than at the Whitcomb Center and the Aspen Country Inn. Please pursue the Moore property and others. Marian Davis has a great location for Sr. Housing. I am sure Chris Marsh is on top of this. I can't be at this meeting but will be happy to be supportive of those who are seeking Sr. Housing. Thanks and blessings, Jan Jan Barton Hamilton, Ph.D., Registered Dietitian Certified Nutrition Specialist, American College of Nutrition Nutritional Biomedicine, Pres. and CEO Box 8458 Aspen, Co. 81612 • 970 - 925 -5588 Cell 970 - 309 -1675 Fax 970 - 920 -2223 ianbhamilton©aol.com and nutritionalbiomedicine.com Mav you be happy, may you be free. May you be loving. May you be loved. Email secured by Check Point Jessica Garrow From: Michael Yang [michaeltedyang@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, October 04, 2010 2 30 PM T Jessica Garrow Subject: Re: Draft 2010 Aspen Area Community Plan released - public feedback sessions scheduled Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Hey Jess, This looks awesome! One thing in particular that stood out to me was ILS Encourage businesses to adopt family- friendly employment policies. I believe there are many businesses that already do this, while there are others that have room to improve. Section II.5.b states that "the public sector should serve as a model for implementing this policy." Does this imply that the City and County Managers are to update their respective policies and procedures to promote and create a working environment that encourages work - life balance for mothers and fathers? In turn, other business should follow? If so, I strongly believe in this section mainly to encourage realistic family growth in Aspen. Jobs and housing have been the two biggest hurdles for people wanting to root themselves into this community. I believe the trend for housing has been positive over the past several years, especially with the affordable housing program. As for jobs, section II.5 can make a significant difference in encouraging /retaining young, qualified, educated adults in full time careers to build a family. This could build and empower a younger generation of Aspenites to continue to . move the city forward while keeping the spirit of Aspen alive. I believe that losing talented young professionals to more affordable cities because they cannot simultaneously build a family here may hinder Aspen's forward momentum. I don't think I'll be able to make the meeting on October 12, but I just wanted to share my thoughts on this particular section. Hope you and Ted are doing well....anything new with you guys ?? m Michael Yang 773.490.9748 mobile From: Jessica Garrow <Jessica.Garrow @ci.aspen.co.us> To: Jessica Garrow < Jessica.Garrow @ci.aspen.co.us >; aspencommunityvision @gmail.com Cc: Ellen Sassano < Ellen.Sassano @co.pitkin.co.us >; Ben Gagnon <Ben.Gagnon @ci.aspen.co.us>; Chris Bendon <Chris.Bendon @ci.aspen.co.us >; Cindy Houben <Cindy.Houben @co.pitkin.co.us> Sent: Mon, October 4, 2010 12:20:15 PM Subject: Draft 2010 Aspen Area Community Plan released - public feedback sessions scheduled Dear Community Vision participants, We are pleased to announce that preliminary draft of the 2010 Aspen Area Community Plan is now available for your review. Attached is the Introduction to the document; the entire document can be accessed through our website, www.asaencommunitvvision.com. A hard copy that you can review is also available in the City Community Development Department on the third floor of City Hall, The City and County Planning and Zoning Commissions have been working for 20 months to draft the plan. They used the feedback you provided as part of the 2008 — 2009 public process that included small group Jessica Garrow From: Jason Lasser basonlasser @comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 12:03 PM T Jessica Garrow Cc: Chris Bendon Subject: Fwd MCP simple version Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Begin forwarded message: From: Jerome Osentowski <Jerome(Ncrmpi.org> Date: October 12, 2010 11:50:30 AM MDT To: Jason Lasser <iasonlasser a ,comcast.net> Subject: Re: AACP simple version yes pass it on. I will not be able to make this meeting today. but the next on would like to make. jerome Jerome Osentowski Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute. Ecosystems Design 970-927 -4158 P.O . Box 631, Basalt, CO 81621 jerome(Wcrmoi orq On Oct 12, 2010, at 9:44 AM, Jason Lasser wrote: Thanks Jerome, I'll make sure this is passed on - is it OK to forward this to the Community Development Department(s)? On Oct 12, 2010, at 9:37 AM, Jerome Osentowski wrote: Jason, To expand on "11.7.c Explore the use of public lands for community gardens and permaculture activities," it is necessary to make open space land available for lease to market farmers and CSA farmers, in order to create viable businesses that grow food for the local economy. This would also include putting up greenhouses to extend the season or to grow throughout the winter during the busy ski /tourist season, and to provide food for the winter markets. CRMPI and Ecosystems Design has developed low -cost technologies to grow year -round perennial and annual plants that grow without the use of fossil fuels. Boulder County already has a model of making open space land available to local farmers. The missing Zink in Eagle and Pitkin counties is having the open space land available in the upper and mid - valley locations, plus having regulations that permit greenhouse construction and access to agricultural water or the capability of storing that water for winter production. Thank you, Jerome Osentowski Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute, EcoSystems Design 970-927 -4158 P.O. Box 631, Basalt, CO 81621 ieromet cnnPi.rq On Oct 11, 2010, at 3:21 PM, Jason Lasser wrote: Jerome, I am reaching out to you today for your support and interest in creating a sustainable local produce economy through greenhouse buildings in Aspen. Currently the Aspen Area Community Plan is being reviewed for specific inclusions from local citizens. I invite you to join me on Tuesday, October 12. from 12 noon — 1:30pm at the Sister Cities Room in City Hall. This meeting will not be a public hearing but it will offer a forum for ideas and modifications to the Aspen Area Community Plan. Any ideas or suggestions presented at the meeting will be taken into consideration during the final decision making process. My goal is to request the inclusion of language that will allow for the flexibility, exemptions and incentives for small -scale personal agriculture such as rooftop gardens, green roofs, cold frames, and greenhouses. I agree with the opinion that garbage is the attracting source for bears, not the planting of orchards and fruit- bearing trees. With input from local experts, perhaps we can grow local food, and provide attainable solutions for cohabitation with our everything in our environment. Please contact me if you have further questions at 948 -8039. Jason Lasser jasonlasser(a)comcast. net Email secured by Check Point 2 Jessica Garrow From: Jason Lasser ]jasonlasser @comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 3:05 PM To: Jessica Garrow Cc: Chris Bendon; Barry Crook Subject: Re: AACP simple version Jessica With input from local experts, perhaps we can grow our local food on trees, and provide attainable solutions and cohabitation for everyone and everything in our environment. Here's an updated version: My goal is to request the for small -scale personal agriculture such as rooftop gardens. green roots, cold frames, and greenhouses request Strengthening of the language for permaculture (see below) specifically for winter self - reliance - Language to include commercial. - Implement a program for CSA (Community Supported Agncullure) - Inclusion of language that will allow for the flexibility. exemptions and incentives - Allowing and encouraging water collection and on -site storage. essential to maintain sustainable permaculture viability' and for self- reliance. - Composting our organic matter could keep 25% of the waste from the landfill. and could be managed in one location on public land. -Allow fruit bearing trees and plant. Garbage is the attracting source for bears. not the planting of orchards and fruit - bearing trees. -Allow small animal husbandry: keeping rabbits and chickens. for example. must also be include to provide essential fertilization and create an immediate sustainable protein source. -If not established already, provide a definition of "local" as the within the UGH or within I mi. and "regional" is the Roaring Fork Valley. -In order to manage the flexible requirements, create a process for system efficiency and a volunteer management service consisting of experts in pennaculturalists, wildlife management experts. naturalists, landscape architects. architects, planners, engineers, sanitation and landfill engineers. From Jerome Osentowski of CRMPI: To expand on "11.7.c Explore the use of public lands for community gardens and permaculture activities." it is necessary to make open space land available for lease to market farmers and CSA farmers. m order to create viable businesses that grow food for the local economy This would also include putting up greenhouses to extend the season or to grow throughout the winter during the busy ski /tourist season, and to provide food for the winter markets CRMPI and Ecosystems Design has developed low -cost technologies to grow year -round perennial and annual plants that grow without the use of fossil fuels. Boulder County already has a model of making open space land available to local farmers. The missing link in Eagle and Pitkin counties is having the open space land available in the upper and mid - valley locations, plus having regulations that permit greenhouse construction and access to agricultural water or the capability of storing that water for winter production. Thank You, Jason Lasser 9488039 httpalwww aspencommunitvvision cam /media /uploads/93020 oremilinary draft AACP low res.pdf hbp '..11www.a5PencommUnityvision com/paae 41 httpllwwwaspeneommunitvvision .comlmedialuploadsl9302010 drah E0.odf II.SELF- RELIANCE 11.7 Promote organic and sustainable local and regional food production. 1I7.a Implement programs and policies to support co- operatives and local production of good. clean, and fairly priced food. (L7- City Manager, County Manager. LPHA, EH, Community Organizations) II.7.b Amend City and County land use codes to eliminate regulatory barriers to small -scale personal agncuhure. such as rooftop gardens. 1 green roofs, cold frames, and green houses. (LT- P) II.7.c Explore the use of public lands for community gardens and permacuflure activities. (1- P. P/OS, Community Organizations 1I,7,d Coordinate efforts to educate the community about local food production, including programs that teach gardening. (LT - CMC, EH, Community Organizations) Good, clean, fairly priced food: A concept from the Slow Food Movement, as outlined below. Good: Enjoying delicious food created with care from healthy plants and animals. Clean: Nutritious food that is as good for the planet as it is for our bodies. Fair: Food that is accessible to all, regardless of income. and produced by people who am treated with dignity and justly compensated for their labor Permaculture: Aland use and community building movement which skives for the harmonious integration of human dwellings, microclimate, annual and perennial plants. animals, soils, and water into stable, productive communities. The focus is not on these elements themselves, but rather on the relationships created among them by the way we place them in the landscape. This synergy is further enhanced by mimicking patterns found in nature. On Oct 12, 2010, at 2:05 PM, Jessica Garrow wrote: Thanks, Jason. I got the email and I'II add it to our feedback. Great to see you today. Thanks so much for coming! Jessica Garrow, AICP Long Range Planner City of Aspen Community Development Department 970.429.2780 www.aspencommunitwision.com From: Jason Lasser [ mailto:jasonlasserAcomcast.net1 Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 12:03 PM To: Jessica Garrow Cc: Chris Bendon Subject: Fwd: AACP simple version Begin forwarded message: From: Jerome Osentowski <Jerome!aermpi.org> Date: October 12, 2010 11:50:30 AM MDT To: Jason Lasser <jasonlasser @comeast.net> Subject: Re: AACP simple version 2 yes pass it on. 1 will not be able to make this meeting today. but the next on would like to make. jerome Jerome Osentowski Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute, EcoSystems Design 970-927 -4158 P.O. Box 631, Basalt, CO 81621 jeromeetcrmpi.orq On Oct 12, 2010, at 9:44 AM, Jason Lasser wrote: Thanks Jerome, I'll make sure this is passed on - is it OK to forward this to the Community Development Department(s)? On Oct 12, 2010, at 9:37 AM, Jerome Osentowski wrote: Jason, To expand on "II.7.c Explore the use of public lands for community gardens and permaculture activities," it is necessary to make open space land available for lease to market farmers and CSA farmers, in order to create viable businesses that grow food for the local economy. This would also include putting up greenhouses to extend the season or to grow throughout the winter during the busy ski /tourist season, and to provide food for the winter markets. CRMPI and Ecosystems Design has developed low -cost technologies to grow year -round perennial and annual plants that grow without the use of fossil fuels. Boulder County already has a model of making open space land available to local farmers. The missing Zink in Eagle and Pitkin counties is having the open space land available in the upper and mid - valley locations, plus having regulations that permit greenhouse construction and access to agricultural water or the capability of storing that water for winter production. Thank you, Jerome Osentowski Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute, EcoSystems Design 970 - 927 -4158 P.O. Box 631, Basalt, CO 81621 jeromet Crmpi.orq On Oct 11, 2010, at 3:21 PM, Jason Lasser wrote: 3 Jerome, I am reaching out to you today for your support and interest in creating a sustainable local produce economy through greenhouse buildings in Aspen. Currently the Aspen Area Community Plan is being reviewed for specific inclusions from local citizens. I invite you to join me on Tuesday, October 12^ from 12 noon — 1:30pm at the Sister Cities Room in City Hall. This meeting will not be a public hearing but it will offer a forum for ideas and modifications to the Aspen Area Community Plan. Any ideas or suggestions presented at the meeting will be taken into consideration during the final decision making process. My goal is to request the inclusion of language that will allow for the flexibility, exemptions and incentives for small -scale personal agriculture such as rooftop gardens, green roofs, cold frames, and greenhouses. I agree with the opinion that garbage is the attracting source for bears, not the planting of orchards and fruit - bearing trees. With input from local experts, perhaps we can grow local food, and provide attainable solutions for cohabitation with our everything in our environment. Please contact me if you have further questions at 948 -8039. Jason Lasser jasonlasser ancomcast.net Email secured by Check Point Email secured by Check Point 4 Jessica Garrow From: Jason Lasser Dasonlasser @comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 3:11 PM To: Jessica Garrow Cc: Chris Bendon; Barry Crook Subject: Planning lifelong Aspen Self- reliance, 11.7 Jessica, With input from local experts, perhaps we can grow our local food on trees, and provide attainable solutions and cohabitation for everyone and everything in our environment. Here's an updated version: Strengthening of the language for permaculture (see below) specifically for winter self - reliance - Language to include commercial. - Implement a program for CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). - Inclusion of language that will allow for the flexibility, exemptions and incentives - Allowing and encouraging water collection and on -site storage, essential to maintain sustainable permacullure viability and for self- reliance - Composting our organic matter could keep 25% of the waste from the landfill and could be managed in one location on pubic land, -Allow fruit bearing trees and plant. Garbage is the attracting source for bears, not the planting of orchards and fruit - bearing trees. -Allow small animal husbandry; keeping rabbits and chickens, for example, must also be include to provide essential fertilization and create an immediate sustainable protein source. -If not established already, provide a definition of 'local' as the within the UGB or within 1 mi, and 'regional' is the Roaring Fork Valley. -In order to manage the flexible requirements, create a process for system efficiency and a volunteer management service consisting of experts in permaculturalists, wildlife management experts, naturalists, landscape architects, architects planners, engineers. sanitation and landfill engineers. From Jerome Osentowski of CRMPI: To expand on "11.7.c Explore the use of public lands for community gardens and permaculture activities." it is necessary to make open space land available for lease to market farmers and CSA farmers. in order to create viable businesses that grow food for the local economy This would also include putting up greenhouses to extend the season or to grow throughout the winter during the busy ski /tourist season, and to provide food for the winter markets. CRMPI and Ecosystems Design has developed low -cost technologies to grow year -round perennial and annual plants that grow without the use of fossil fuels Boulder County already has a model of making open space land available to local farmers The missing link in Eagle and Pitkin counties is having the open space land available in the upper and mid - valley locations. plus having regulations that permit greenhouse construction and access to agricultural water or the capability of storing that water for winter production. Thank You, Jason Lasser 948.8039 htw /twww.aspencommunityvision corn/media/unloads/9302010 oremihnary draft AACP low res.pdf htlo: hww✓ /.aspencemmunityvision.comlpage 41 http:nwww.aspencommunitvvision corn/media/uploads/93020 draft E0 11.7 Promote organic and sustainable local and regional food production. II.7.a Implement programs and policies to support co -operatives and local production of good, clean, and fairly priced food, (L7- City Manager. County Manager, LPHA, EH, Community Organizations) It7,b Amend City and County land use codes to eliminate regulatory barriers to small -scale personal agriculture, such as rooftop gardens, green roofs, cold frames, and green houses. (LT - P) 1I.7.c Explore the use of public lands for community gardens and 1 permaculture activities. (1 - P, P /OS, Community Organizations 11.7.6 Coordinate efforts lo educate the community about local rood production, including programs that teach gardening. (LT- CMC, EH. Community Organizations) Good, clean, fairly priced food: A concept from the Slow Food Movement. as outlined below. Good: Enjoying delicious food created with care from healthy plants and animals. Clean: Nutritious food that is as good for the planet as it is for our bodies. Fair: Food that is accessible to all. regardless of income, and produced by people who are treated with dignity and justly compensated for their labor. Permaculfure: A land use and community building movement which strives for the harmonious integration of human dwellings, microclimate, annual and perennial plants, animals, soils, and water into stable, productive communities. The focus is not on these elements themselves, but rather on the relationships created among them by the way we place them in the landscape. This synergy is further enhanced by mimicking patterns found in nature. On Oct 12, 2010, at 2.05 PM, Jessica Garrow wrote Thanks, Jason. I got the email and I'll add it to our feedback. Great to see you today. Thanks so much for coming! Jessica Garrow, AICP Long Range Planner • City of Aspen Community Development Department 970.429.2780 www.aspencommu nitvVision.com From: Jason Lasser [mailto:jasonlasser@a comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 12:03 PM To: Jessica Garrow Cc: Chris Bendon Subject: Fwd: AACP simple version Begin forwarded message; From: Jerome Osentowski <Jerome@crmpi.org> Date: October 12, 2010 11:50:30 AM MDT To: Jason Lasser <iasonlasserna,comcast.net> Subject: Re: AACP simple version yes pass it on. 1 will not be able to make this meeting today. but the next on would like to make. jerome Jerome Osentowski Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute, EcoSystems Design 2 970.927 -4158 P.O. Box 631, Basalt, CO 81621 jeromedicrmoi.orq On Oct 12, 2010, at 9:44 AM, Jason Lasser wrote: Thanks Jerome, 1'11 make sure this is passed on - is it OK to forward this to the Community Development Department(s)? On Oct 12, 2010, at 9:37 AM, Jerome Osentowski wrote: Jason, To expand on "1I.7.c Explore the use of public lands for community gardens and permaculture activities," it is necessary to make open space land available for lease to market farmers and CSA farmers, in order to create viable businesses that grow food for the local economy. This would also include putting up greenhouses to extend the season or to grow throughout the winter during the busy ski /tourist season, and to provide food for the winter markets. CRMPI and Ecosystems Design has developed low -cost technologies to grow year -round perennial and annual plants that grow without the use of fossil fuels. Boulder County already has a model of making open space land available to local farmers. The missing link in Eagle and Pitkin counties is having the open space land available in the upper and mid - valley locations, plus having regulations that permit greenhouse construction and access to agricultural water or the capability of storing that water for winter production. Thank you, Jerome Osentowski Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute, EcoSystems Design 970- 927 -4158 P.O. Box 631, Basalt, CO 81621 jerometMcrmoi.orq On Oct 11, 2010, at 3:21 PM, Jason Lasser wrote: Jerome, I am reaching out to you today for your support and interest in creating a sustainable local produce economy through greenhouse buildings in Aspen. Currently the Aspen Area Community Plan is being reviewed for specific inclusions from local citizens. I invite you to join me on Tuesday, October 12th from 12 noon — 1:30pm at the Sister Cities Room in City Hall. This meeting will not be a 3 public hearing but it will offer a forum for ideas and modifications to the Aspen Area Community Plan. Any ideas or suggestions presented at the meeting will be taken into consideration during the final decision making process. My goal is to request the inclusion of language that will allow for the flexibility, exemptions and incentives for small -scale personal agriculture such as rooftop gardens, green roofs, cold frames, and greenhouses. I agree with the opinion that garbage is the attracting source for bears, not the planting of orchards and fruit- bearing trees. With input from local experts, perhaps we can grow local food, and provide attainable solutions for cohabitation with our everything in our environment. Please contact me if you have further questions at 948 -8039. Jason Lasser jasonlasser ancomcast.net Email secured by Check Point Email secured by Check Point 4