HomeMy WebLinkAboutcoa.lu.sm.Cole.1976 MEMORANDUM
TO: Aspen Planning Commission
FROM: Planning Staff (HC)
RE: Stream Margin Review - Cole -Lot 1, Sneaky Lane Subd.
DATE: July 29, 1976
This is a request for stream margin review by Greg Cole for a single
family house located on Lot 1, Sneaky Lane Subdivision. The application
is made pursuant to Section 24 -6.3 of the City of Aspen Zoning Code
which requires a Planning and Zoning Commission finding of compliance
with certain Stream Margin Review criteria.
The Planning Office has reviewed the application and previously visited the
building site. Our comments are as follows:
1. The building site is not located in the 100 year
floodplain as determined by the Corps of Engineers
Floodplain Study.
2. A trail easement exists on the property.
3. The building site is 75 feet from the stream side
therefore minimizing disturbance to the reparian
zone of Castle Creek.
4. No stream chanelization is involved in this construction.
The Planning Office recommends approval of this request.
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Mr. Hal Clark Gregory Cole
Land Use Administrator Box 11209
Aspen /Pitkin Planning Department Aspen, CO 81611
Aspen, CO 81611 July 27, 1976
Dear Hal,
Having reviewed the stream margin review criteria for the City of
Aspen I feel confident that the plans I have submitted for
building permit on Lot 1 Sneaky Lane Subdivision comply fully with
the review criteria. Included are notes regarding each of the
criteria.
1. Flood Plane
The building is located a full 50' from the highest level
shown in the Corps of Engineers Flood Plane Study.
2. Trail Easements
A stream front trail easement has been provided in the
original subdivision of 1972.
3. Greenway Plan
The house is set back a full 75' from the highwater line
of Castle Creek providing adequate greenway setback. This
area has been set aside by covenants so that no buildings
may ever be built within the 75' setback.
4. Vegetation /Slope
1) The building is being placed in an existing meadow
thereby minimizing vegetation removal.
2) The lot is virtually flat and the only excavation will
be for the slab - this provides minimum disturbance to
the existing grades.
5. Stream Channel
The channel will not be disturbed.
Mr. Hal Clark
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July 27, 1976
6. Stream Pollution /Aesthetics
The 75' setback provides adequate buffer for any possible
stream pollution and an appropriate aesthetic barrier.
I feel the above compliance to stream margin review criteria
provides adequate evidence that approval should be given for building
permit on this site.
Best regards,
Gr-gory Cole
Architect
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