HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.20011009Regular Meeting Aspen City Council October 9, 2001
PROCLAMATION - Month of the Young Child ........................................... 2
PROCLAMATION - John Denver ................................................................. 2
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION .......................................................................... 2
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS.., .......................................................... 3
CONSENT CALENDAR ......................................................... , ...... ................ 4
· Appointment of MEAN representatives - Phil Overeynder, regular and
David Cox, alternate .................................................................................... 5
· Resolution #95, 2001 - Banners on Main Street - World Cup, Gay Ski
Week & Olympic Torch .............................................................................. 5
· Resolution #96, 2001 - IGA Pitkin County Joint Website ...................... 5
· Resolution #98, 2001 - Dissolution ofRFRHA IGA ............................. 5
· Minutes - August 27; September 24, 2001 ............................................. 5
RESOLUTION #99, 2001 - Contract With BaSalt ConstructiOn - Main &
Galena Stoplight .............................................................................................. 5
ORDINANCE #42, 2001 - Truscott Subdivision Amendment ...................... 5
ORDINANCE #38, SERIES OF 2001 - HOUsing GUidelines ........................ 6
ORDINANCE #39, SERIES OF 2001 ' Code Amendment M°bile Home
Park ............................................................................................... ~ .................. 8
ORDINANCE #42, SERIES OF 2001 - Boomerang PUD Amendment ........ 9
RESOLUTION #97, SERIES' OF 200 i - In Support of Entrance to Aspen. 15
Regular MeetinR Aspen Citw Council October 9~,2001
Mayor Klanderud called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. with
Councilmembers Semrau, Hershey, McCabe and Paulson present.
PROCLAMATION - Month of the Young Child
Mayor and Council proclaimed October 2001 as the month of the Young
Child and extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all those who work
so hard to care for our children, and we commend these efforts and
encourage continuation of total community involvement of all citizens to
recognize and support the needs of young children in our community.
Shirley Ritter, Kid's First Director, received the proclamation and updated
Council on happenings for October, including a parade through town
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October 18 at 0:30 a.m.
PROCLAMATION - John Denver
Mayor and Council proclaimed October 9 through 13 in order to celebrate,
honor and remember the extraordinary life of John Denver, his contributions
to Aspen and the nation.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
1. Dick Butera told Council he owns a hotel on Wall Street in New York
City, close to the World Trade Center destruction. Butera said his hotel fed
hundreds of firemen and volunteers during the early weeks after the
bombing of the World Trade Center. Butera asked Council to look into what
the city can do to support local volunteer rescuers who are not paid and do
not get enough recognition. Butera said there could be a program like the
merit awards for teachers or supplemented health insurance. Council asked
Steve Barwick, city manager, to meet with Butera and discuss these
suggestions.
2. Jeffrey Halverty said the Filmfest was very well run with good films.
Halverty said while he enjoyed the smallness of the Wheeler; however, the
Isis was greatly missed as a theatre venue. Halverty encouraged the city to
work to keep the Isis as a community theatre.
3. Toni Kronberg requested the city reinstall the U.S. flags along Main
street. Ms. Kronberg said it is unfortunate the Council is not going to
continue brown bag lunch discussions. Ms. Kronberg said 10 years ago a
transportation plan for the Iselin area was started with Pitkin County.
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Council will be discussing annexation o£Maroon Creek road and the Youth
Ceh(e~ ~ith ~h~ C0~Si°ners next week. Ms. Kronberg said the
roundabout was important in getting the pool and ice facility approved and
workable. The two bridge across Maroon and Castle creek will also be very
good.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
1. Mayor Klandemd congratulated the Aspen Valley Land Trust for
negotiating the purchase of the town of Independence as open space. The
community is very fortunate this has occurred.
2. Mayor Klanderud noted one cannot discuss the issue of U.S, flags
without touching many points of view, desires and needs of the citizen.
Mayor Klanderud pointed out the city quickly put up flags along Main street
after the events of September 11th. Mayor Klanderud said the decision was
made 3 weeks later to take the flags down. The expression of community by
putting flags up served a marvelous purpose; however, if flags are up
continuously, they lose impact. Mayor Klanderud said what citizens do
from the heart is very important. Mayor Klanderud said if other Council
wants to consider putting the flags back up, she would like to hear that.
3. Councilman Hershey agreed what is more important is the sentiment
behind the gestures.
4. Councilman Hershey announced there is a benefit for Scott Arthur
October 10th from 5 p.m~ to 9 p.m. Arthur is a fireman who does not have
health insurance unless job related. Councilman Hershey encouraged
everyone to attend.
5. Councilman Semrau reiterated that looking into the possibility of
helping with benefits for local vOlunteers is a great idea and he would like to
see what could be done.
6. Councilman McCabe said this country is in a state of war and having
the flags along Main Street would be appropriate. However, there is value in
going forward and getting on with life.
7. Councilman McCabe agreed he would like to see what the city could
do for the fire fighters and Mountain Rescue members.
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8. Councilman Pauls°n said the flags are important; however, there is a
time when theY should be taken down. Councilman Paulson noted there are
U. S. flags flying over City Hall, the Elks, the fire station, representing what
this country stands for. Councilman Paulson said he is not trying to
minimize the importance of flags; however, if it takes a flag to be patriotic to
this country, we are in trouble.
9. City Manager Steve Barwick requested Council add an executive
session to the end of the agenda to discuss potential litigation and get advice
from counsel.
10. Councilman Semrau reported the Housing Authority is working on
Stillwater and is developing formula and goals as well as greenfrastructure
for all housing projects. Councilman Semrau noted the Housing Board
would like to have quantifiable goals for its projects.
11. Councilman McCabe said the BUrlingame/MAA housing board met to
review the budget, which is in good shaPe. The second parking lot is in
process.
12. COuncilman Paulson reported that November 5 through 10 there will
be delegation from Coyhaique, Chile, visiting including representatives from
tourism, skiing and government. Councilman Paulson said they would like
to have an informal reception with Council November 6th. Aspen Sister
Cities has a two year courtship with Chile and Argentina to see if either
meets the needs as a sister city.
13. Mayor Klanderud announced that ACRA has decided to combine
Winterskol with the Olympic Torch celebration. This will be the weekend
of January 31 - February 3rd.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Klanderud asked that Resolution #99, Series of 2001, be pulled for a
separate discussion.
Councilman Hershey moved to adopt the consent calendar as amended;
seconded by Councilman Paulson. All in favor, motion carried. The
consent calendar is:
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· Appointment of MEAN representatives - Phil Overeynder, regular and
David Cox, alternate
· Resolution #95, 2001 - Banners on Main Street - World Cup; Gay Ski
Week &Olympic Torch
· ' Resolution #96, 2001 IGA Pitkin CoUnty JOint Website
· Resolution #98, 2001 - Dissolution ofRFRHA IGA
· Minutes - August 27; September 24, 2001
RESOLUTION #99, 2001 - Contract with Basalt Construction - Main &
Galena Stoplight
Mayor Klanderud noted the decision to add this stoplight was made by a
previous Council. This Council approved the intergovernmental agreement
with CDOT. Mayor Klanderud said she is sorry this light is being installed;
however, it is better than if someone were to be hurt at this intersection.
Richard Goulding, engineering department, reminded Council there has
been an effort to make the stoPlight hardware fit in with the surrounding
historic neighborhood. Goulding said that the proposed type °flights will
cut down on light pollution.
Councilman Hershey noted CDOT did studies on this intersection and it
warrants a light. Councilman Paulson said it takes more than a stoplight to
make an intersection safe for pedestrians. Councilman Paulson said he is
opposed to the stoplight as it means automobiles are ruling the intersection
rather than pedestrians. CounCilman Semrau agreed another stoplight is not
within the town's character; however, it is important to protect the
pedestrians.
Councilman Hershey moved to adopt Resolution #99, Series of 2001;
seconded by Councilman McCabe: All in favor with the exception of
Councilman Paulson, motion carried.
ORDINANCE #42~ 2001 - Truscott Subdivision Amendment
Regular Meetin~ Aspen City Council ,, October 9~ 2001
Councilman Hershey moved to read Ordinance #42, Series of 2001;
seconded by Councilman McCabe. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 42
(SERIES OF 2001)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ASPEN GOLF AND TENNIS
CLUB/TRUSCOTT HOUSING SUBDIVISION AND FINAL PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT.
Councilman McCabe moved to adopt Ordinance #42, Series of 2001, on first
reading; seconded by Councilman Hershey. Roll call vote; Councilmembers
Paulson, yes; Hershey, yes; Semrau, yes; McCabe, yes; Mayor Klanderud,
yes. Motion carried.
Councilman Hershey moved to continue Ordinance #44 and 48, Series of
2000, Petrick Annexation and Rezoning to November 12, 2001; seconded by
Councilman Semrau. All in favor, motion carried.
ORDINANCE #38, SERIES OF 2001 z H6fiSifig GUidelines
Councilman Semrau requested the housing guidelines be split into two parts,
the second part having to deal w/th increased price for RO and category
units and RO qualifying guidelines. CoUncilman Semrau said he will recuse
himself for the second part. Councilman Semrau said he owns a company
building RO and category units. Council agreed.
Mary Roberts, housing directOr, reminded CoUncil at a work session October
1st additional flexibility for employers to house their employees was
discussed and has been added to the guidelines. Council also discussed
enforcement compliance and the major change to the guidelines is to have
owners of deed restricted units requalified every two years. Ms. Roberts
noted the priOrities for the development of hOUsing have been set out and
have been designated as public projects versus private projects. The public
project priorities are categories 1 and 2 for rental units; category 2 and 3
one-bedroom sales units. On the private side, the priority is for ownership
units with a maximum category 3 average sales price, ifRO is part of the
development.
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A maximu¢ rental rate for RO units was added. Ms. Roberts pointed out
the housing board deCided t°' review the gUidelines Comprehensively on a 3
year basis. The units pricing and rental rates will be adjusted on a yearly
basis. Issues that come up will be reviewed and added to the guidelines
when they are needed. The issues the housing board will be working on
over the next year are rental wait list, capital improvements - what can be
included; Pet POliCy; sales prices for RO; adding additional categories. Ms.
Roberts said co~rnunity development department would like to look at their
infill work and how it fits into the guidelines.
Mayor Klanderud opened the public hearing. There were no comments.
Mayor Klanderud closed the public hearing.
Councilman Semrau moved to adopt the 2001 housing guidelines with the
exception of RO pricing, category pricing and RO qualifying section;
seconded by Councilman Paulson.
Councilman McCabe brought up the provision that a person who owns land
n the valley cannot own a deed restricted unit. Councilman McCabe asked if
owning a business improvement that creates income would disqualify a
person from owning a deed restricted unit. Cindy Christensen, housing
office, said someone owning land for a business would have to report that as
an asset and it would take them over the asset limitation.
Councilman McCabe suggested that "in-complex" swaps or trades also not
be allowed to people whose compliance is in question. Ms. Roberts
suggested adding language to include "in-complex'' bids.
Councilman Semrau moved to amend the hoUSing guidelines to include
these comments; seconded by Councilman Paulson.
Councilman McCabe asked about adding money to the housing budget for
enforcement. Ms. Christensen told Council they factored an increased
enforcement program into last year's budget. Ms. Christensen noted
temporary help was included in this year's budget.
All in favor, motion carried.
Councilman Semrau left the room due to a conflict of interest.
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Ms. Roberts noted the method to figure pricing on sales of units has been
changed. The housing office looked at the income to mortgage ratio to
recognize that people with a lower income have less disposable income to
spend on living expenses. Ms. Roberts said category I and studios are
increased by cpi; every other type of sale based on an income to mortgage
ratio was revised to 29% of one's income to a sale price payment, which has
increased the sales price of upper units. The housing board was comfortable
with this approach for the category units. There are questions about adding
another category between 4 and RO, and what is the maximum price for a
residence under the affordable housing program. The Housing Board
recommended raising this by cpi and do a more in depth study to do a better
pricing analysis as to where the RO will meet the market for affordable
housing program. The price for RO units has been increased to $467,000
until the housing board has had a chance to review the recent study on RO
units.
Mayor Klanderud opened the public hearing. There were no comments.
Mayor Klanderud closed the public hearing.
Councilman Hershey moved to approve the housing prices with the changes
pointed out the Councilman McCabe; seconded by Councilman Paulson. All
in favor, motion carried.
Councilman Hershey moved to adopt Ordinance #38, Series of 2001, on
second reading as amended; seconded by Councilman Paulson. Roll call
vote; Councilmembers Hershey, yes; McCabe, yes; Paulson, yes; Mayor
Klanderud, yes. Motion carded.
ORDINANCE #39~ SERIES OF 2001 - Code Amendment Mobile Home
Park
Sarah Oates, community development department, told Council this code
amendment came from residents of the Smuggler Mountain Park. They
would like the code amended to change references from "mobile home park"
to "R-3/high density". Ms. Oates told COuncil this affects nothing in the
dimensional, FAR, density parts of code amendment.
Mayor Klanderud opened the public hearing. There were no comments.
Mayor Klanderud closed the public hearing.
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Mayor Klanderud asked if there are any unintended consequences. Ms.
Oates said the staff has not been able to find any. Mark Hesselschwerdt told
Council the Smuggler Mountain Park was set up as employee housing but
they do not fall under the housing authority guidelines. Hesselschwerdt said
this code amendment does not change how much they can charge for their
units. Hesselschwerdt noted very few mobile homes are being
manufactured. Hesselschwerdt said owners have to sell their units to
someone who works in Pitkin County and they may not rent it for more than
6 months out of the year.
Councilman Hershey moved to adopt Ordinance #39, Series of 2001, on
second reading; seconded by Councilman Semrau. Roll call vote;
Councilmembers Hershey, yes; McCabe, yes; Semrau, yes; Paulson, yes;
Mayor Klanderud, yes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #42~ SERIES OF 2001 - Boomerang PUD Amendment
Fred Jarman, community development department, reminded Council the
city granted PUD approval for the Boomerang by Ordinance #20, Series of
2000. The approval was for 5 chalets and a lodge building across the street
from the existing Boomerang on 19,737 square feet of land zoned R-
I 5/PUD/LP. This request is for a substantial PUD amendment as well as
conditional use for time sharing. Jarman said the amendment stems from a
request to eliminate the subgrade garage for 10 parking spaces. The
applicant is proposing 5 parking spaces on site. The applicant has received
approval for 2 additional LP allotments from P&Z. The bedroom count
remains at 17 bedrooms, which is what was approved under Ordinance #20.
Jarman noted timesharing is a conditional use in the LP zone.
Jarman showed the site plan and the surrounding uses. Jarman nOted the
original approval was 5 chalets of 3 bedrooms each. Jarman pointed out the
proposed 5 parking spaces in a loop configuration. This proposal is for 4
three-bedroom chalets and 1 One-bedroom Chalet. The two other bedrooms
are put into a larger structure on the west end of the property with 2
affordable housing units and lodge support uses.
Staff recommends between 5 and 8 on-site parking spaces be provided. The
code requires .7 space/bedroom; forl 7 bedrooms that would be 13.9 parking
spaces. Jarman said there is a balancing act between providing more lodge
units and on-site parking. Jarman noted the Boomerang is close to mass
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transit and to the commercial core, the applicant offers a shuttle service, and
they provide a bike fleet.
Jarman explained that the requirement for .7 space/bedrooms accounts for
other facilities that a lodge typically has, like restaurants and conference
facilities. Jarman told Council this design has gone through many iterations
to try and satisfy various staff concerns, like number of curb cuts which
would eliminate on-street parking, backing out onto traffic on Hopkins.
P&Z recommended Council approve this amendment with 13 on-site
parking spaces.
Jarman said timeshare is allowed as a conditional use in the LP zone. P&Z
recommended approval of this conditional use with conditions outlined in
this ordinance. Jarman said the main issue surrounding time share is that the
applicant has creative financing through interval ownership, allowing one
unit to be owned by 7 or 8 different ownersl jarman said there is a concern
that interval ownership units will turn into second homes. However, the
land use code defines a lodge as a unit available to the general public 6
months of the year on a short term basis. This proposal meets that criteria.
Another concern is the loss of sales tax revenue. There is some argument
that owners spend more money in the community. These units will be part
ora unit exchange program. There will be higher real estate transfer tax;
however, that is a dedicated fund and not the general fund. Jarman said
interval ownership units tend to have a higher occupancy rate over
traditional hotel rooms. Jarman said the purpose of the lodge preservation
program is to allow small lodges to expand.
Mitch Haas, representing the owner, reminded Council the original
Boomerang application contained no on site parking spaces. The P&Z
recommendation at that time was for 5 to 7 spaces. During the public
hearing, the applicant offered an underground parking garage for 10 spaces.
Haas told Council these spaces were not required but were volunteered.
Haas told Council a dimensional mistake was made in designing the
subgrade garage. The applicant discovered that this garage would not fit on
the site.
Haas reiterated the genus of the .7 parking space/bedroom was from lodges
with all accessories, like bars, restaurants, shops, and open to the public.
Both the Little Nell and St. Regis complied with this requirement and have
always had extra spaces to rent to the general public. Haas told Council the
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parking requirement for affordable housing is to be set by the PUD. Haas
said the mitigating circumstances for having a lower parking requirement is
the location, the proximity to public transit, the provision of a bicycle fleet,
the shuttle van service, the availability of street permits. Haas told Council
this block of East Hopkins has been used for storage parking.
Haas told Council in order to convert these units to residential use, the
applicants would have to go through growth management, to get a new PUD
approval, to get a change in use approval. Haas pointed out Council recently
approved a lodge expansion for the Mountain Chalet with 16 new units and
5 affordable housing units and no on-site parking. This proposal is 9 units,
17 bedrooms including 2 affordable units and 5 on-site parking spaces.
Haas told Council the rezoning of this to LP overlay has already been
approved by Ordinance #20, Series of 2000. Condition #23 stated that the
applicant is not precluded from applying for condominiumization or for the
sale of fractional interests in the property. Haas said the rezoning is not an
issue; it has already been decided on. Haas said this proposed expansion is a
means of insuring the viability of one of Aspen's oldest lodges and is in
harmony with the LP program.
Haas told Council with the fractional fee ownership structure, management
will retain 22 days for maintenance and rental to the general public. A unit
will be owned by 7 people; each owner will own 49 days and can only use
26 for themselves; the other 23 days must be made available to the general
public. Haas stated this will be a lodge under the definition of the land use
code. Timeshare is a conditional use in the LP zone district. Haas noted that
only the new lodge units will be fractional fee ownership. The other 34 units
are traditional lodge units and will stay that way.
Mayor Klanderud opened the public hearing.
Bill Kane stated it has never been more difficult to be in the lodge business
and never has it been more critical to support upgrades in lodging. Kane
pointed out when the growth management study was done in 1975, there
were 13,000 guest beds and this year there are 8200 guest beds. Kane
encouraged Council to support this proposal.
David Hyman said he supports this project; it personifies what Aspen wants
and needs in the hospitality business. Hyman said the plan is aesthetically
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pleasing and is an amenity in an area that already has lodges. John Doremus
supports this project and said it is a gorgeous project and will be a
complement to the neighborhood. This will help preserve the ability of
smaller lodges to thrive and be successful.
Warren Klug, general manager of the Aspen Square, said Aspen needs more
quality lodging. This project needs the support of the community, The
Boomerang is a quality operation. Parking in this area is a concern for
everyone. Roger Haneman, P&Z member, told Council he favors this ~
project; however, did not vote for it as he thought 13 parking spaces were
too many. Haneman said a site plan to include 13 parking spaces on site
would mean one huge building and a lot of concrete. Haneman said he feels
4 smaller building are better for this area. Yasmine dePagter said this is a
good project and Aspen needs the lodging bed base.
John Beattie, representing Mary Hugh Scott, said the issue is the impact on
the neighborhood, not that Aspen needs more pillows. Parking is a major
issue for this neighborhood. Beattie said if this project were presented in
this format as the original approval, the outcome may have been different.
Beattie said the issues are scale and density. This is looking less and less
like a small lodge. This is not about preservation of a small lodge but about
creating a new project and as a new project, it shoUld meet all the mitigation.
Beattie stated with pillows come parking and this should not impact the
neighbors. Beattie said in order to get approval, the project should either
have reduced density on site or provide underground parking. The
applicants should provide 8 to 10 parking spaces on-site.
Martha Madsen said she is very sensitive to the trail along West Hopkins.
The density of this project will impact traffic on West Hopkins. Ms. Madsen
said she is concerned about cars and additional traffic created by this project.
Ruth Kruger, P&Z member, said the applicants are great community
members and have supported this community. Ms. Kruger noted there is a
great need for parking in this community. More lodge rooms will exacerbate
the problem:
Steve Goldenberg stated when this project was originally approved, there
was no time share element and there was underground parking for 10 cars.
Council approved this and the neighbors thought it was a win/win situation.
The two keys concerns of the neighbors are being amended. Goldenberg
Pointed out the R-15 zoning allows one unit or one duplex. Goldenberg said
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in order to qualify for LP, a property must have been historically used as a
lodge. This definition is being stretched to vacant land. Goldenberg showed
photos of the Boomerang parking and the surrounding parking and how it is
full of cars. Goldenberg stated there is no excess parking spots to absorb
new development. Goldenberg said 3 spots for 17 bedrooms are not
sufficient. Goldenberg said there is no reason why the underground parking
garage cannot be built. It was proposed and approved.
Ed ZasaCky said there is a crises when 5,000 beds have been lost. That is
reason for concern in a town that exists on a tourist economy. Michael
Behrendt, St. Moritz Lodge, said his LP expansion made a difference for his
business. Behrendt said he has been in the lodging business on West
Hopkins for over 30 ,Ythears. Behrendt said 5 parking spaces should be
adequate for all but 4 of July and Christmas. Paul Taddune said he does
not feel this will have a huge impact on the neighborhood. Taddune said he
feels lodge preservation is more important than parking; the community
needs more lodge beds done sensitively. Taddune said at the P&Z meeting,
they first gave a parking requirement parameter of 5 to 7 spaces, only at the
end of the process were 13 parking spaces required. Jayne Poss said the
applicants should be congratulated for presenting a LP project as this and
CounCil shOUld approve it.
Charlie Paterson, applicant, went over the history of the original Boomerang
site. Paterson told Council there are 34 units at the Boomerang and 31
parking spaces and there is never a parking problem. Paterson said these 4
three-bedroom chalets will generate one car per chalet at most, not I car per
bedroom. Paterson pointed out the underground parking is not practical,
there is not room on site with other things required to be underground, like
storage and mechanical rooms. Paterson went through the various parking
scenarios he came up with and rejected. Some of the reasons are too much
concrete, too many curb cuts on Hopkins, taking away too many on-street
parking spaces, traffic entering pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Paterson said
in order to build a 12% ramp, which is what the city requires for an
underground garage, the ramp would have to extend the entire block.
Mayor Klanderud closed the public hearing.
Councilman Semrau asked why P&Z recommended 13 parking spaces.
Jarman said the majority of the board felt 5 parking spaces were not enough
and Wanted 7. The applicant came back with a design for 6 parking spaces.
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The P&Z then voted to adhere to the code requirement. Councilman
paui~cm asked [P~he n~i~hb°rs are right and parking turns out to be a
problem, what would the applicant do to address it. Fonda Paterson said this
would have to be addressed as a total neighborhood. Council just approved
the Christiana Lodge expansion, which has less parking.
Councilman Paulson asked what would prohibit an owner from taking up the
chalet for the entire winter season. Haas noted there are more than 6 months
in peak season in Aspen; 5 months in winter and 3 months in summer. Also
if the owners do not reserve their unit by October 1 or May 1, it becomes
part of the rental pool. Haas said the land use code does not define which 6
months can be leased. A lodge owner could, by right, sell 6 months to one
person.
Councilman Hershey pointed out Aspen is a tourist economy and as such
needs tourist beds. If there are no tourist beds, there will not be an Aspen as
it is now. This is one o£the reasons why the city approved the LP zone.
Councilman Hershey said he would like to see more than 5 parking spaces
on site. Councilman McCabe said he is concerned about the number of on-
site parking spaces and would like to see more. Councilman McCabe said
most projects are underparked, which adds to a continuing problem in the
community. Councilman McCabe said he would like to see at least 2 more
parking spaces on site. Councilman McCabe said for the community to
remain viable, the city needs to approve fractional fee projects.
Councilman Semrau said this project would be a great addition to the
community; however, he feels 5 on-site spaces would be pushing the issue.
Mayor Klanderud agreed this is a fine project. Mayor Klanderud noted if
this block is being used for fleet parking, the parking enforcement
department should be called and should d° something about the cars on
West Hopkins. Mayor Klanderud said a lot of assumptions are being made
on revenues and taxes with fractional fee ownership projects; however, that
type of ownership is allowed on this project thrOugh rezoning. Mayor
Klanderud asked about the issue of delay of construction the affordable
housing. Jarman told Council this has been presented as one phase project;
there is a contingency plan that if within 36 months, the affordable housing
units are not constructed, some other units will be deed restricted for
housing.
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Mayor Klanderud said she is not cOmfortable by-passing the
recommendation of the P&Z. Mayor Klanderud noted that in the original
approval, 10 underground parking spaces was approved and seemed to be
acceptable to the neighborhood. Mayor Klanderud said she would like to
see I 0 spaces on site.
Councilman Semrau moved to adopt Ordinance #41, Series of 2001, on
second reading amending condition 13(n) to require 10 on-site parking
spaces; seconded by MaYor Klanderud.
CoUncilman Paulson said he does not want to see this block mm into a
parking lot. Councilman Paulson said this design is a compromise between
trying to keep green space and get some on-site parking spaces. Councilman
Semrau said he would support 10 parking spaces as this is a timeshare
project and owners may leave their cars. Haas said they will not be allowed
to leave their cars here.
Roll call vote; Councilmembers McCabe, no; Semrau, yes; Paulson, no;
Hershey, no; Mayor Klanderud, yes. Motion NOT carried.
Councilman Hershey moved to adopt Ordinance #41, Series of 2001, on
second reading, amending condition 13(n) to 6 parking spaces; seconded by
Councilman Paulson. Roll call Vote; Councilmembers Paulson, yes;
McCabe, no; Semrau, no; Hershey, yes; Mayor Klanderud, no. Motion NOT
carried.
Councilman McCabe moved to adopt Ordinance #41, Series of 2001, on
second reading, amending condition 13(n) to require 7 on-site parking
spaces; seconded by Councilman Hershey. Roll call vote; Councilmembers
McCabe, yes; Semrau, no; paUlson, no; Hershey, yes; Mayor Klanderud,
yes. Motion carded.
RESOLUTION #97, SERIES OF 2001 - In SUPPOrt of Entrance to Aspen
Randy Ready, assistant city manager, told Council this resolution is in
support of the new Maroon creek bridge and its approaches of Tieback road
and the roundabout. This resolution is in support of the Record of Decision.
Ready said the existing Maroon Creek bridge is 113 years old and is
functionally obsolete. The resolution asks CDOT to build the bridge and its
approaches as the next component of the entrance to Aspen project.
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Ready t°id CounCil the s~ate is moving forward with the 8th pOt project, the
2003 strategic planning process. In December 2001, the intermountain
transportation planning region will meet and solicit projects for this region.
After the projects are selected, there will be a prioritization of these projects,
which will be forwarded to the transportation commission: By December
2002, the strategic plan will be adopted and forwarded to the legislatUre.
Ready pointed out funding has not been identified for the 8th pot; however,
the transportation committee will continue with prioritization.
Councilman Hershey said there is a $600 million shortfall for the currently
approved projects. Ready said any project scheduled to go out to bid has
been canceled. MaYor Klanderud said thoSe are 7th pot projects; the Council
needs to be very clear that funding is remote for any 8th pot project.
Councilman Hershey suggested getting in line for these project regardless of
the funding. Councilman McCabe agreed PriOritization of Projects identifies
the needs and the costs. Councilman McCabe agreed getting in line does no
harm and costs no money. Councilman McCabe pointed out the deadline for
getting projects into the planning committee is December 7th.
CounCilman Hershey moved to continue Resolution #97, series of 2001, to
October 22, 2001; seconded by Councilman Semrau.
John Doremus said the traffic through the west end is getting worse every
day as people try to avoid the S-curves and the entrance to Aspen. Doremus
said there are things a traffic planner could do to make solutions. Doremus
asked the city to look at the streets in the west end that are being impacted to
see if there are any measures to help residents along these streets.
Ed Zasacky noted Amory Lovins said in a transportation symposium
governments should avoid expensive, irreversible solutions and take a series
of small inexpensive, reversible steps. Zasacky said there are some things
that could be done with local money rather than waiting for years and years
for state money. Jasmine dePagter said the city should be very careful about
pasSing any resolution after the voters have just voted on a question. Ms.
dePagter said Council should be very careful about giving an easement
across open space.
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Councilman Se~au sa!d there is a traffic problem at the S-curves, which
will get worse. Semrau noted there has been so many votes on this issue;
there was a vote saying light rail was unfeasible; there was a vote in May
stating the people do not want a straight shot with buses. Councilman
Semrau pointed out the state's ability to fund this project is at least 10 years
in the future. Councilman Semrau said the greatest service this Council can
do is start with the Lovins approach and find out what can be done to
improve the S-curves with city money. Councilman Semrau said he would
like staff to put some work into this, even if it is only temporary.
Councilman Semrau said there is time to look at an Entrance to Aspen mass
transit solution to get community support, in between rail and buses - robber
tired trolleys. Councilman Semrau suggested focusing on what is within the
city's or community's capabilities as well as looking at the bigger mass
transit picture. Council will address this resolution at their next meeting.
All in favor, motion carried.
Councilman Hershey moved to go into executive session at 9:35 p.m. for the
purpose of getting advice from the city attorney according to C.R.S. 24-6-
402(4)(b); seconded by Councilman McCabe. All in favor, motion carried.
Councilman Hershey moved to come out of executive session at ~0:02 p.m.;
seconded by Councilman Semrau. All in favor, motion carried.
Councilman McCabe moved to adjourn at 10:02 p.m.; seconded by
Councilman Semrau. All in favor, motion carried.
Katl~yn S. Koch, City Clerk
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