HomeMy WebLinkAboutapz.gmc.res.03-98RESOLUTION OF THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE ALLOTMENT OF
TEN (10) DEED RESTRICTED AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS AND FOUR
(4) AH ASSOCIATED FREE-MARKET UNITS AND THE METHOD OF
PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR THE ALPINE COTTAGES
PROJECT, LOCATED AT 1240 EAST COOPER AVE., AND LOT 3, FERGUSON
EXEMPTION, CITY AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN
PARCEL NO. 2737-181-00-016
Resolution #98 - 0 ~t~C,
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department received an application
from Larry Saliterman in association with Semrau Building and Design, applicant,
requesting approval for the allotment often (10) deed restricted affordable housing units
and four (4) AH associated free-market units on land located at 1240 East Cooper Ave.,
and Lot 3, Fergusun Exemption, City and Townsite of Aspen; and,
WHEREAS, the application was received by the Community Development
Department which reviewed the proposal to determine if the proposed development will
be consistent with the Aspen Area Community Plan and other adopted plans, and whether
the proposed development will comply with all applicable requirements of the City Code;
and,
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department recommended approval
of the proposal, finding that the applicable AH housing requirements are as follows:
1. Deed restricted units to be a minimum of 70% of the project mix;
2. Category deed restricted units to be a minimum of 40%;
3. A maximum of 30% free-market units/bedrooms;
and that the applicant is proposing that 71% of the project be deed restricted, that
category units make up 51% of the mix, and that the free-market component be': I
of 29% of the total units and 30% of the total bedrp6ms and that this..~ix
comprised
meets the minimum standards set forth in the code; and . ~'~ -~:'' .
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WHEREAS, during a regular meeting on May 19, 1998, the Growth. · :~._
Management Commission, in accordance w~th the land use code, Sectlor$ 26.100.050,. ?
All affordable housing deed restricted in accordance with the housing guidelines of-the
Czty Councd and tts housing destgnee shall be exempt from the growtlLmana'g~ment.. .
competition and scoring procedures by City Council," and "Free m. arkkt rexI~dntfal
development in the AH zone district shall be exempt from the growth management
competition and scoring procedures "determined that this proposal is eligible to be
exempt; and
WHEREAS, these exemptions are deducted from the pool of annual allotments
and from the metro area development ceilings, and there are adequate allotments
available to serve this project; and
WHEREAS, during a regular meeting on May 19, 1998, the Growth
Management Commission recommended, by an 8-0 .vote, the City Council approve the
allotment of ten (10) deed restricted affordable housing units and four (4) AH associated
free-market units and that this be the method of providing affordable housing for the
Alpine Cottages project as recommended by the Community Development Department in
their memo dated May 19, 1998; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed development is further subject to Conceptual/Final
PUD, Rezoning, Subdivision, Special Review, and Residential Design approval pursuant
to the Municipal Code.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Growth Management Commission
that the City Council should approve the allotment often (10) deed restricted affordable
housing units and four (4) AH associated free-market units and that this be the method of
providing affordable housing for the Alpine Cottages project, without conditions.
APPROVED by the Growth Management Commission at its regular meeting on May 19,
1998.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: GROWTH MANAGEMENT
COMMISSION:
City Attorney J/ Sara Garton, Chair
ATTEST:
/~ckie Lothian, Deputy City Clerk