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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcoa.lu.tu.320 E Hyman Ave.A056-99 1"""\ ~~~~ DATE: G~ <J J::- ~~ ~ s ' ~ "j.. ~ Ocr '-a-, I j ,;jJ dI, Amy Margerum, City Manager '/-; n ~ 'I- Julie Ann Woods, Community Development Director ~, G ~ ' 7~- ~ ~ ,,/~~ :... Jl June 28, 1999 ~() :f!/ 't""'; ~ Temporary Use Permit for Wheeler Opera House/Aspen MUSi~ YJ Trailer ~ Sarah Oates, Planning Technician ~ TO: Mayor and City Council THRU: FROM: RE: Summary: Nida Tautvydas of the Wheeler Opera House and Hilary Field of the Aspen Music Festival are requesting a Temporary Use Permit to install a trailer in the rear , parking lot adjacent to the Wheeler Opera House from June 29 to August 23, 1999, ) ~ ) , ~~)(..~ The trailer, 24' by 8', will be used as office space for approximately four Aspen Music Festival employees for the summer season. The Aspen Music Festival will incur the cost, approximately $3000, for the trailer. There was a temporary use permit granted for seven (7) days by the Community Development Director which was renewed for another seven (7) days, good through June 28, 1999. c;..u,r r~ ~ ~ G//~ '0 y~ Staff recommends approval of the trailer with conditions. Applicant: Nida Tautvydas, Wheeler Opera House and Hilary Field, Aspen Music Festival. Location: 320 East Hyman Zoning: Commercial Core Code Criteria for Extension Request: Section 26.96.050 allows City Council to grant a temporary use of up to one hundred eighty (180) days. As provided for in that subsection, all proposed extensions of a telJlPorary use shall be evaluated under the same criteria as set forth in Sections 26.96.030 and 26.96.040. This code criteria follows. Code Criteria: The following criteria must be considered for the review of the trailer: A. The location, size, design, operating characteristics, and visual impacts of the proposed use. Response: The 24' by 8' trailer will be located in the back parking lot of the Wheeler Opera House and used for the purpose of office space. The trailer will acconuriodate approximately four people and occupy a portion of the parking lot used primarily for 1 r'\ ,-., loading/unloading, renter parking and other staff uses. Staff does not foresee any problems with the operating characteristics or visual impacts of the trailer. B. The compatibility of the proposed temporary use with the character, density and use of structures and uses in the immediate vicinity. Response: Tl;1e trailer is not expected to create any character or density problems for the area. The trailer will be accessible and visible from the alley which minimizes the potential for any negative effects. C. Impacts of the proposed temporary use on pedestrian and vehicular traffic and traffic patterns, municipal services, noise levels, and neighborhood characteristics. Response: The trailer will occupy the area currently used for loading/unloading, renter parking and other staff uses. It will not alter pedestrian movements. The use is compatible with other downtown land uses. A trailer was installed in the same place last year without impacting parking needs. D. The duration of the proposed temporary use and whether a temporary use has previously been approved for the structure, parcel, property or location as proposed in the application. Response: The applicant is seeking approval for June 29 to August 23,1999. A temporary use permit was granted by the Community Development Director on June 15, 1999, but anything beyond fourteen (14) days requires Council approval. Staffhas indicated to the applicant that installing a trailer for two months of the summer every year is not a viable long term solution, and has suggested that the applicant begin looking for other long term alternatives. E. The purposes and intent of the zone district in which the temporary use is proposed. Response: The Commercial Core is the most intensive zone district in the City. The temporary installation of a trailer for additional office space through the music season only will not be inconsistent with other commercial uses in the area. F. The relation ofthe temporary use to conditions and character changes which may have occurred in the area and zone district in which the use is proposed. Response: There are no changes in the surrounding land uses that would prohibit this trailer. 2 ,'-'" ,.......,. G. How the proposed temporary use will enhance or diminish the general public health, safety or welfare. Response: Both the Engineering and Streets Departments have reviewed this application. Their cominents along with this review will ensure the safety of the community. Emergency access through the alley and/or to the Wheeler is not compromised by the trailer. Recommendation: Staff is recommending approval of the installation of a trailer in the back parking lot adjacent to the Wheeler Opera House with the following conditions: 1. The temporary use is valid from June 29,1999 to August 23,1999. 2. The trailer will be completely on private property and will not project in to the alley public right of way 3. Any debris resulting from installing and removing the trailer will be cleaned up immediately after set-up and removal. 4. The Aspen Music Festival will incur all costs associated with the installation, rental and any clean up of the trailer. 5. The applicant shall obtain any necessary building permits, including electrical permits. 6. All material representations made in the application and in the hearing by the applicant and the applicant's representative shall be considered conditions of approval, unless amended by other conditions. Recommended Motion: "I move to approve the request for a temporary use permit for the purpose of installing and maintaining a trailer at the Wheeler Opera House, 320 East Hyman Avenue, for the purpose of offices for the Aspen Music Festival, from June 29 to August 23, 1999 with conditions as noted in Resolution No. 99-~" City Manager's Comments: Attachments: Exhibit A Resolution 3 .1"""\ ~ PUBLIC NOTICE RE: WHEELER OPERA HOUSE/ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on Monday, June 28, 1999, at a meeting to begin at 5:00 p.m. before the Aspen City Council, City Council Chambers, City Hall, 130 S. Galena St., Aspen, to consider an application submitted by the Aspen Music Festival, 2 Music School Road, Aspen, CO, requesting approval for a temporary use permit from June 29 to August 23, 1999 to use a portion of the back parking lot of the Wheeler Opera house to install a temporary trailer for Aspen Music Festival offices. The property is located 320 East Hyman. For further information, contact Sarah Oates at the Aspen/Pitkin Community Development Department, 130 S. Galena St., Aspen, CO (970) 920-5441. s/John Bennett, Mayor Aspen City Council 1"""\ ,~ 1305, Galena 51., Aspen, CO 81611 970-920-5090 Aspen/Pitkin Community Development Department Fax To: Nida Tautvydas From: Sarah Oates Fax: 5780 Pages: 5 Phone: Date: June 14, 1999 Re: Wheeler Temporary Use Permit cc: o Urgent o For Review o Please Comment D.Please Reply o Please Recycle . Comments: Attached is the temporary use permit that will cover the trailer from June 15 to June 28. I will see you on Wednesday to talk about the substantial review. "....." ,-." MEMORANDUM TO: Julie Ann Woods, Community Development Director FROM: Sarah Oates, Planning Technician RE: Wheeler Opera House/Aspen Music Festival Trailer DATE: June 11, 1999 Nida Tautvydas of the Wheeler Opera House and Hilary Field of the Aspen Music Festival are requesting a Temporary Use Permit to install a trailer in the rear parking lot adjacent to the Wheeler Opera House from June 15 to June 28, 1999, at which point they will seek approval from City Council to keep the trailer in the same location until August 23, 1999. The trailer, 24' by 8', will be. used as office space for the Aspen Music Festival staff for the summer season. The Aspen Music Festival will incur the cost, approximately $3000, for the cost of the trailer. The Community Development Director may approve Temporary Use Permits not exceeding seven days, and may grant an extension for an additional seven days. The Engineering and Streets Departments have given input as well. Staff recommends approval of the trailer with the following conditions: 1. The trailer shall be installed for the period of June 15 to June 28 under an administrative Temporary Use Permit and extension, at which point the City Council will be given the opportunity to grant a substantial Temporary Use Permit; the trailer will be removed should City Council not grant approval. 2. The trailer will be completely on private properly and will not project into the alley public right-of-way. 3. Any debris resulting from activity of installing and removing the trailer will be cleaned up. 4. The Aspen Music Festival will incur all costs associated with the installation, rental and any clean up associated with the trailer. Al'PROV AL: I hereby approve this Temporary Use for a trailer to be installed in the back parking lot ofthe Wheeler Opera House, 320 East Hyman Avenue, with the 4 conditions listed above. . Date~0 Ann Woods, Community Development Director 1 1"""\ ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit A -- Review Criteria and Staff Findings 2 ,-." ,-." .~ Exhibit A 26.96.030 Criteria Applicable to all Temporary Uses When considering a development application for a temporary use, City Council shall consider, among other pertinent factors, the following criteria as they, or any of them, relate thereto. A. The location, size, design, operating characteristics, and visual impacts of the proposed use, Staff Finding: The Temporary trailer, located in the back parking lot of the Wheeler Opera House, will be 24' by 8' and will be used for the purpose of office space. Staff does not foresee any problems with the operating characteristics or visual impacts of the trailer. B. The compatibility of the proposed temporary use with the character, density and use structures and uses in the immediate vicinity. Staff Finding: The trailer is not expected to create any character or density problems for the area. C. The impacts of the proposed use on pedestrian and vehicular traffic and traffic patterns, municipal services, noise levels, and neighborhood character. Staff Finding: The trailer will occupy the area currently used for staff parking and will not alter pedestrian movements. The use is compatible with other downtown land uses. D. The duration of the proposed temporary use and whether a temporary use has previously been approved for the structure, parcel, property or location as proposed in the application. Staff Finding: The applicant is requesting a Staff level approval for a seven day temporary use and a seven day extension prior to approval by the City Council for the duration of the summer. The Temporary Use Permit must be done in the manner to satisfy noticing requirements. E. The purposes and intent of the zone district in which the temporary use is proposed, Staff Finding: The Commercial Core is the most intensive zone district in the City. The temporary installation of a trailer for additional office space is appropriate. F. The relation of the temporary use to conditions and character changes which may have occurred in the area and zone district in which the use is proposed. Staff Finding: There are no changes in the surrounding land uses that would prohibit this trailer. ,....." ~ G. How the proposed temporary use will enhance or diminish the general public health, safety, or welfare. Staff Finding: Both the Engineering and Streets Departments have reviewed this application. The comments along with this review will ensure the safety of the community.