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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcoa.lu.iz.Chateau Blanc chateau blanc LUXURY RESORT CONDOMINIUM/P.O. BOX 2360. ASPEN, COLORADO 81611 /303/925-1441 JOHN AND ROSE BARBOUR. RESIDENT MANAGERS A ugust 26 , 1974 Water and Electric Department of Aspen Aspen, Colorado 81611 Gentlemen: The Chateau Blanc Condominium Association plans to build a one bedroom one bath apartment of approxomately 400 sq. Ft. , a small check in office, guest laundry, and a storage room in the"tunnel" area. In accordance with Ordinance 19 proceedure, please review this request and advise if you have any problems with supplying additional electricity and water for this improvement. Sinc ly, `red G.-8 . ith, 1 :nageing Agent FGS/st To the Planning and Zoning Commission City of Aspen Aspen, Colorado 81611 Gentlemen: We do not anticipate any problem in suppling the required electricity or water for this small improvement. Sincerely, (1,1 J �r /51- 77 ed-zz-co( Ja-) 414' )7A1/ ,At ( TO: Aspen Planning & Zoning Commission FROM: Planning Office SUBJECT: Chateau Blanc Addition (Fred Smith) - Conceptual DATE: 5/7/74 Addition to existing tourist condominiums Mixed Residential District Adds manager' s apartment and maid' s quarters . Considerations : Parking space in tunnel is now unuseable. There is some ac ross the curb parking on Hyman. Adds employee units . Sidewalk should be constructed. chateau blanc LUXURY RESORT CONDOMINIUM/P.O. BOX 2360. ASPEN. COLORADO 81611 /303/925-1441 JOHN AND ROSE BARBOUR, RESIDENT MANAGERS August 26, 1974 City Engineer City of Aspen Aspen, Colorado 81611 Dear Dave, The Chateau Blanc Condominium Association plans to build a one bedroom, one bath apartment to be used as employee housing, a small check-in office, guest laundry, and a storage room in the "tunnel" area. In accordance with Ordinance 19 proceedure, please review this request and advise if you have any problems with any engineering co iderotions. Since�e'ly _` r (Fred G:z ith, Manageing Agent FGS/st Planning and Zoning Commission City of Aspen Aspen, Colorado 81611 Gentlemen: We do not anticipate any engineering problems resulting from this small improvement. Sincerely, e.2 V1751_ Dave Ellis , City Engineer chateau blanc LUXURY RESORT CONDOMINIUM/P.O. BOX 2360. ASPEN. COLORADO 81611 /303/925-1441 To: The Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission Re: Conceptual presentation Background: Chateau Blanc is a 15 unit condominium apartment building built in 1965. It is operated primarily as a lodge for tourist guests when the individ- ual owners are not useing their units. It is located on the SE corner of East Hyman and West End Streets less than 4 blocks from the number 4 Lift. The area is designated Mixed Residential by the 1973 Land Use Map. Proposal: The Condominium Association would like to build employee housing, a small laundry room, and some storage in the"tunnel" area of their building. The total area of the improvements will be about 725 sq feet. A sketch plan is attached and original plans of the building are available. Compliance with the Ordinance: 1) Improvements will not result in increased guest capacity. 2) Access, Fire Protection, and Water Pressure will not be affected by these improvements. 3) Building Bulk or Height will not be increased. 4) Effective Off-street parking will be increased by one space. A space now used for storage will be available for parking when the improvements are completed. Note the original plans called for parking in the tunnel area, but this was note used because of access problems. Conclusion: We feel that this plan should be approved in concept because it does not increase guest capacity and does not increase the bulk or height of the building. Approval would also demonstrate that the Commission does want to encourage employers to-provide_ on-site housing for their employees. The improvements will be owned by the condominium association and we can ammend our declaration to insure that these improvements never become tourist accomodations. We also believe this will reduce congestion in the area, as we will be able to attract employees that are not dependent on the automobile. FGS 5/2/74 TO: Aspen Planning & Zoning Commission FROM: Planning Office SUBJECT: Chateau Blanc Addition (Fred Smith) - Conceptual DATE: 5/7/74 Addition to existing tourist condominiums Mixed Residential District Adds manager' s apartment and maid' s quarters . Considerations : Parking space in tunnel is now unuseable. There is some ac ross the curb parking on Hyman. Adds employee units . Sidewalk should be constructed. (4/65) 2 B.I. BUILDING INSPECTION DEPARTMENT © CITY OF SPEN — COUNTY OF PITKINj, Cr" ORADO ADDRESS ",N -3 7(CONST ,C)1 I,4i '` : 8.I'0 OF JOB 901 East Hyman Avenue , Aspen , Colorado PERMIT ■ WHEN SIGNED AND VALIDATED BY BUILDING INSPECTION DEPARTMENT THIS PERMIT AUTHORIZES THE WORK DESCRIBED BELOW. CLASS OF WORK: NEW ❑ ADDITION'C5 o r ALTERATION ric REPAIR❑ MOVE ❑ WRECK ❑ OWNER Blanc Condo . Assoc P •ASDRBox 2360 Aspen , Colo 925- 1441 NAME PHONE oc LICENSE LICENSE• NAME (AS LICENSED) CLASS NUMBER INSURANCE V H ADDRESS PHONE O SUPERVISOR DATE CERTIFIED o FOR THIS JOB NAME • LEGAL Part of Lot A , Block 117 , original Aspen Townsite and DESCRIPTION LOT HO. A , ,B & C BLOCK NO. 3 5 ADDITION East Aspen ATTACHED❑ DESIGN A LIC. SURVEY Condominium MaBY PE NO. BY Original James Otis Assoc AREA(S.F.) HEIGHT NO. TOTAL OCCUPANCY AT GRADE (FEET) STORIES UNITS GROUP DIV. FIN. CI TYPE FIRE SINGLE ❑ ATTACHED❑ TOTAL ZONE BASEMENT UNFIN. ❑ GARAGE DOUBLE ❑ DETACHED❑ ROOMS CONSTR. DEPTH FIRST SIZE SPACING SPAN ` AGENCY AUTHORIZED BY DATE BELOW FLOOR BUILDING Z GRADE O EXTERIOR N CEILING ZONING I" FOOTING ta SIZE Z EXTERIOR CONC. ❑ PARKING • FDN. WALL ROOF O THICKNESS MAS'Y ❑ • CAISSONS ROOFING PUBLIC HEALTH SLAB THICK ❑ &GR.BEAMS ❑ MATERIAL ENGINEERING MASONRY ABOVE ABOVE ABOVE _ EXTERIOR THICKNESS 1ST FLR. 2ND FLR. 3RD FLR. WALL STUD SP CE SIZE ST FLR. 2ND ABOVE FLR. 3RD FLR. REMARKS Addition of approx. 700 sq . Ft . in the exist ng "tunnel " area . IT1 increas-e in Bulk or height . Sket h , plans are to be considered for conceptual approval -Tues May 7 , 1974 . If approved working drawing will be pr- • - - . • . . . , . actor will be contracted . NOTES TO APPLICANT: FOR INSPECTIONS OR INFORMATION CALL 925-7336 VALUATION FOR ALL WORK DONE UNDER THIS PERMIT THE PERMITTEE ACCEPTS FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR d. _ COMPLIANCE WITH THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, THE COUNTY ZONING RESOLUTION OR CITY ZONING ORDINANCE, AND ALL OTHER COUNTY RESOLUTIONS OR CITY ORDINANCES WHICHEVER OF WORK 4 1 5 ,000 .00 APPLIES. TOTAL FEE SEPARATE PERMITS MUST BE OBTAINED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND HEATING, SIGNS, SWIMMING POOLS AND FENCES. FILED T P 7 a .0 O PERMIT EXPIRES 60 DAYS FROM DATE ISSUED UNLESS WORK IS STARTED. DOUBLE CHECK ❑ 7,, °�� C-ALL INSPECTIONS SHALL BE REQUESTED ONE WORKING DAY IN ADVANCE. ALL FINAL INSPECTIONS SHALL BE MADE ON ALL ITEMS OF WORK BEFORE OCCUPANCY IS PERMITTED. FEE ❑ CASH ❑ ' +$ �O THIS BUILDING SHALL NOT BE OCCUPIED UNTIL A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY HAS BEEN ISSUED. me BUILDING DEPARTMENT` PERMIT SUBJECT TO REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION FOR VIOLATION OF ANY LAWS GOVERN G S• .� SIGNATURE /) OF : �'l4 „lJ �aj�G &NOD Ad �LG'� za, APPROVAL BY DATE APPLICANT. �/"7 In/ DATE PERMIT NO. LICENSE # RECEIPTS CLASS AMOUNT THIS FORM IS A PERMIT ONLY WHEN VALIDATED HERE ...•■•■•11.. 5 -3_-lC 1 (c) ( _71 • . INSPECTOR'S COPY chateau blanc LUXURY RESORT CONDOMINIUM/P.O. BOX 2360, ASPEN, COLORADO 81611 /303/925-1441 JOHN AND ROSE BARBOUR. RESIDENT MANAGERS August 26, 1974 Willard (C. Clapper, Chief Aspen Fire District Aspen, Colorado 81611 Dear Chief, The Chateau Blanc Condominium Association plans to build a one bedroom, one bath apartment to be used as employee housing, a small check-in office, guest laundry, and a storage room in the "tunnel" area. In accordance with Ordinance 19 proceedure, please review this request and advise if you have any problems with this improvement__.r 5 cerning fire protection. Since,Pely, f ,, eln ic, / 'red G. Srn>_ h, Manageing Agent FGS/st Planning and Zoning Commission City of Aspen Aspen, Colorado 81611 Gentlemen: We do not anticipate any problems regarding fire protection for this small improvement. Sincerely, 2 - - / ":7,- 1(7:-.? (P. Z) Willard C. Clapper RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT WHEREAS , the Chateau Blanc Condominium Association is the owner of the following described tract located in Pitkin .County, Colorado , to wit: Lot A, Block 117 of the City and Townsite of Aspen and Lots A, B, • and C of. Block 35 of the East Aspen Addition to said Townsite, and WHEREAS , said Association has applied for a building permit to construct an employee housing unit within a presently unoccupied tunnel on said property, which develop- ment will create on the site a density in excess of that presently allowed by the Aspen Municipal Code, more particularly Chapter 24 therein , and WHEREAS , the Aspen Board of Adjustment desires to grant a variance to said code but to condition said grant as hereinafter specified, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO: 1. There be and hereby is granted a variance from the density limitations of the Aspen Zoning Code for the above described applicant for the purposes of constructing . a maid' s quarters in the existing tunnel on the site of the Chateau Blanc Condominium within the City of Aspen, Colorado. 2. That said grant is premised upon the satisfaction by the applicant of the following conditions: a. The construction on the premises shall be limited to one unit (of not more than square feet) to house not more than four y% maids employed by the applicant ; and in \ /;i addition , a small office , laundry and !�. t-' yt.orage area of not more than an additional W'.l 56 square feet; b. The applicant withdraw from rental use one condominium unit and dedicate the same to permanent manager ' s quarters; c. If a unit is leased to satisfy the above requirement , as opposed to immediate purchase by the Association for said purpose , the unit shall not be sold or returned to another rental use until the lease (hereinafter provided for) shall lapse or the manager is housed in a different unit on the premises; d. At its first opportunity, the Association shall purchase a unit on its premises and convert the same to a permanent manager ' s quarters. For purposes of this section , the occurrence of the "first opportunity" shall be determined by the city attorney taking into consideration (1) the financial condition of the Association , (2) the time and manner (meaning terms of sale) at which condominium units become available , (3) the suitability of available units for managerial housing and (4) the desires of any acting condominium manager as to his preference in living quarters. e. 'If at any time the manager shall be residing in a leased unit and said lease shall lapse prior to purchase of a unit as described in Paragraph d, all areas constructed as herein- above provided for shall be immediately vacated; f. No building permit shall issue until an appropriate lease for manager ' s quarters be drafted and presented to and accepted by the • city attorney; or a purchase agreement for the same be approved by the city attorney; and a g. Finally, that the applicant shall be excused from providing the two additional parking spaces that are lost by development of the tunnel area for human occupation. FINALLY APPROVED AND ADOPTED on the day of , 1974. John Dukes , Chairman Aspen Board of Adjustment I, , duly appointed and acting deputy city clerk, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was officially adopted and approved by the Aspen Board of Adjustment at its meeting held , 1974 . Deputy City Clerk • 8/30/74 Continued Meeting--Bd. of Adj . / Motion for Resolution: f . adopt Lavagnino made a motion tofyf)! the resolution as prepared by the • City Attorney.,fOy' The reasons for granting this variance are the `, following: (1)The uniqueness of the architectural structure (tunnel area) make it practical to enclose the area for employee housing and the aim does not adversely affect the general purpose of the comprehensive general plan. (2) On-site employee housing ,would negate • the need for the additional parking space that wouldVbeiequired by `r down valley employees. Paterson seconded the motion. Roll call vote-- ` Smith abstained; Colestock aye; Paterson aye; Lavagnino aye; Dukes aye. `;Motion carried. , Minutes Mr. Lavagnino pointed out that in the minutes of July 18 , 1974 under CORRESPONDENCE that the minut should be amended to read . . .Remo Lavagnino questioned whether any action had been taken by the City Attorney. . . from . . .Remo Lavagnino questioned the action taken. . . Mr. Lavagnino also pointed out that the July 25, 1974 minutes should be amended under Case No. 74-27 , Carlson House . to Anne Salter rather than Anna. Salter and under Case No.74-24 , Limelite, Ina. He felt that it should be in the record that a disruption of a possible view plan from Wagner Park to the west was not a consideration in deciding the case. Lavagnino made a motion to approve the minutes of July 11, 18 and 25, 1974 as amended. Paterson seconced; all in favor. Motion carrieL . Colestock,Paterson--meeting adjourned at 10 : 10p.m. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves FORM"• C.F.HORNFL B.B.R C.CD. Public Hearings Aspen Board of Zoning Adjustment • June 6, 1974 Meeting was called to order by Chairman John Dukes at 3 : 15 p.m. with Board members Charles Paterson, Remo Lavagnino, Gilbert Colestock and Fred Smith. Building Inspector Clayton Meyring also present. CASE NO. 74 - 14 TAYLOR RESIDENCE Chairman Dukes opened the public hearing, request being made for a variance to build on the addition of a living room, dining room and kitchen to a non-conforming use. Architect Ted Mularz was present, reviewed plans with the Board, and outlined that the present structure contains a bedroom and bath. The Taylor' s wish to add to the structure in order to provide on- site caretakers year around facility. Mr. Mularz pointed out this project has been reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission under Ordinance #19 review which was looked at favorably. In exchange for the variance, Taylors are willing to agreed to leave the two corner lots vacant and landscaped as presently exists. Correspondence from F. George Robinson was read in favor of the variance. Chairman Dukes closed the public hearing. Paterson moved to grant the requested variance as extra ordinaary circumstances do exist and request will not adversely affect the purpose of the Aspen General Comprehensive Plan; as a condition of this variance a covenant be filed with the Clerk and Recorder with a copy to the Building Inspector prior to issuance of building permit prohibiting any further construction of a dwelling or other structures on Lots K & L, Block 56. Seconded by Colestock. Roll call vote - Paterson aye; Lavagnino aye; Colestock aye; Smith aye; Dukes aye. Motion carried. CASE NO. 74-17 CHATEAU BLANC (Mr. Smith excused from Baord Table) Chairman Dukes opened the public hearing. Request to build a one unlimited dwelling unit and one limited dwelling unit in a building that presently exceeds the maximum density requirements . Board reviewed plans with Mr. Fred Smith, Manager, of the proposed and original plans of the building . Intent is to provide manager quarters and maids quarters on the premises which will be located off the tunnel (shown on original plans) . Mr. Smith explained that presently the manager is located on the third floor, making management and security unfeasible. Maid quarters will accommodate 4 maids and will be year around help. The doors to the tunnel will be closed at night for security reasons. Parking will still be allowed in the tunnel. Building presently has 15 rental units and there is 13 parking spaces. Two additional parking spaces could be provided but the landscaping that presently exists would have to be eliminated. Mr. King Woodward was present and stated there was a variance granted on this building for parking in the rear, the area shown for 6 parking spaces are not used. P & Z Commission is now in the process of down- zoning that area because it is congested. Object to increasing the building . The area is unbelievable in the winter time with congestion of people and cars - streets are impassable . The landscaping is attractive and to use that for parking is not in keeping with the original plan of the building . To add two more units would increase the density and increase the number of cars in that area. Do not see where the applicant has a hardship. The parking under the building is - 1 - RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves FORM n C.F.HF.FCKF.I.9.B.A 1.C). Bd. of Adj . , 6/6/74 , continued. is never used. Mr. Smith stated the P & Z has reviewed this plan and they are in full agreement with the plan. The hardship exists in that there is simply no other place to build employee housing. The maid quarters will be 330 sq. ft. and manager quarters 400 sq. ft. If housing is provided, employees could be hired who do not drive cars . It was pointed out the situation that presently exists caused more cars as the employees drive to work and have to park on the premises or street all day. Mr. Tom Merrill questioned why the owners do not take the present manager ' s apartment and make that into employee housing rather than increasing units. Mr. Smith pointed out you cannot take a unit away from an owner, this might be done as units became available and were for sale. Existing units are all over 1, 000 sq. ft. Mr. James Mokres stated he objected, reasons being the same as Mr. Woodward. Snow removal in the winter time is a very difficult problem. Rental cars are parked all over the streets and are not moved for days at a time. Mr. Smith informed the Board that neither of the objectors provide off-street parking. (Units built prior to requirement) . The variance request is a sincere attempt to provide housing for employees on the premises. Would be willing to covenant the request by saying that there will be no pets or employee cars on the premises . Question was raised as to enforcment of these units - remain as employee housing. Mr. Smith stated the two units would be in common ownership and so stated in the amended declaration. Letter from Mr. McGrath was read objecting on the grounds of parking and density. Chairman Dukes closed the public hearing. Board members request applicant consider alternatives , i.e. trade-off of unit for manager apartment and provide only maid quarters ; review the parking problem again. Also request information be supplied as to how much the building presently exceeds the density requirements and request to review the P & Z minutes relating to this application. Case tabled till Thursday, June 13 , 1974 . CASE NO. 74-18 , GARGOYLE, INC. Chairman Dukes opened the public hearing. Request made to erect an awning over the patio which is in the open space, a requirement of the zoning code. Board reviewed plans with the architect. Architect stated the hardship exists in that the sun is so extreme and the area needs to be en hanced. Color etc. , of paintings in the building are distorted with the extreme heat rays . The area will be landscaped. The awning will cover 22% of the patio. Mr. Lavagnino pointed out the building as presently exists is not attritive or inviting. There being no further comments, Chairman Dukes closed the public hearing. - 2 - • RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves fORN" C.F.HOECKFL 8.8.8 L.C . Bd. of Adj . , 6/13/74 , continued. CASE NO. 74-17 CHATEAU BLANC Chairman Dukes reconvened the meeting and hearing. Smith removed himself from the Board table. Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission were introduced into the record and read by the applicant (may 7 , 1974) . Applicant and Manager, Fred Smith submitted as an alternative that only one unit be constructed for maid' s quarters and the association lease or purchase one of the condo. units for the Manager. Board indicated this was a good alternative as one condo. unit would be taken out of circulation. Mr. Smith stated they are still down two parking spaces; could meet this requirement by taking out the landscaping. Mr. Colestock stated he was still confused as to what the P & Z is trying to accomplish ( employee housing or cutting densities) . Stated his concern that this would set a precedent for all condominium association to approach the City to increase their density by construct- ing employee housing. Board discussed this case being unique as a tunnel exists; each case should be treated as a separate case. Mr. King Woodward stated the Board is missing the whole' point on this case - it is a matter of increasing the density. Realize that employee housing is a problem. Mr. Lavagnino pointed out the P & Z has acknowledged there is a density problem there but they have given conceptual approval to the employee housing. - Mr. James Mokres questioned the quality of the housing with such a small area for four people. Do not believe you can require employees not to drive a car. There being no further comments , Chairman Dukes closed the public hearing. Board concurred a resolution should be prepared by the City Attorney to tie down the alternative proposal for the Board' s consideration at the next meeting. Resolution to include the following points : (1) one condominium unit be taken out of circulation as a rental unit and made into permanent manager quarters; (2) maid quarters (for four maids at a maximum) to be constructed in the tunnel area in the amount of approximately 400 sq. ft. and in addition a small office , laundry and storage area of 150 sq. ft. ; (3) that if a unit were leased for the purpose of manager quarters , that it would not return to a rental or saleable unit unless the lease expires or another unit becomes available; (4) first available opportunity for the condominium association to buy the unit for manager quarters be exercised; (5) if the lease expires and no unit becomes available to buy or lease, that the maids quarters be abandoned and (6) that no building permit be issued for the maid quarters until a lease or purchase agreement for manager quarters be submitted and approved by the City Attorney. CONTINUED CASE NO. 74-3 , CDES BUILDING Chairman Dukes re-opened the public hearing. Architect Robin Molny submitted and read to the Board memo addressed to the Board. Memo including the following as grounds for the granting of the variance request to lease off-street parking spaces from the City of Aspen: That Section 2-22 (d) (1) ) "special and extraordinary conditions and circumstances exist which do not result from the actions of the applicant, " including (a) the Planning and Zoning Commission, pursuant to Ordinance #19 review, preliminarily approved the project upon the conditionst,"that there be no on-site parking" on February 19 , 1974 ; (b) the Planning Office recommends such a variance and has represented that such a variance will not adversely affect the general purpose of the comprehensive general plan; (c) the applicant, on January 17 , CASE NO. 74-26, EMILY STEVENS • Chairman Dukes opened Case No. 74-26. No one was present to present the appellants request to rebuild a shed where the old one stood, an exception to the new set-hack requirements. Fred Braum of the Moutain Rescue was against granting the variance because it hampered the access of emergency vehicles used by the rescue team, especially in the winter months when they would have to clear snow before vehicles could get out. Mr. Paterson, who was familiar with the property stated that there was no hardship--there was sufficient land for another site for the shed as well as another shed on the property. He thought the case could be heard because it was clear cut. Building Inspector Meyring stated that the present foundation was 7 to 8 inches into City right-of-way. Chairman Dukes closed the public hearing. Smith moved to deny the variance because no hardship or practical difficulties were demonstrated and because the existing encroachment. impedes plowing and access of emergency vehicles turning in the alley. Also the best interest of the property would not be met by granting this variance. Colestock seconded. Roll call vote - Paterson aye; Lavagnino aye; Colestock aye; Smith aye; Dukes aye. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE Building Inspector Meyring submitted a letter addressed to the Board by Ms. Margaret Cantrup. She requested reconsideration on a single family dwelling only on her newly established non-conforming lot. The Board would like to address a letter to Ms. Cantrup explaining that financial considerations cannot be deliberated by this Board for any further variance requests. Gilbert Colestock leaves. MINUTES In approving the minutes for the June 6 and June 13, 1974 minutes, Remo Lavagnino questioned the action taken by the City Attorney in drawing up a resolution on Chateau Blanc:, he was informed by Smith that the City Attorney was waiting on legal papers to be furnished by him. Lavagnino felt that action should be taken on the resolution without submittals by the applicant at this time. Fred Smith would like to refrain from further discussion because of a _conflict of interest.. `Lavagnino moved that a seventh item be added to the resolution on Case No. 74-17, Chateau Blanc--waive two parking spaces. He then moved that the June 6 and 13 minutes be approved as amended. Paterson seconded. All in favor except Smith, who abstained. Paterson moved that the meeting be adjourned; Smitli secon ecTT 11 in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m. hIR 'ri3ing ecretary i