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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcoa.lu.sp.Aspen Theatre.A3895 l? if! fz-. h ~ CASELOAD SUMMARY SHEET City of Aspen DATE RECEIVED:3 27 95 DATE COMPLETE: ;,/;/ ( PARCEL ID AND CASE 2737-073-00-862 STAFF MEMBER:KJ Park Final SPA NO. A38-95 PROJECT NAME:Aspen theatre in the Project Address:Aspen Art Park Legal Address: APPLICANT:AspenTheatre in the Park/Carol Lowenstein Applicant Address:Box 8677. Aspen 925-9313 REPRESENTATIVE: Representative Address/Phone: Aspen. CO -81611 -------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------- FEES: PLANNING ENGINEER HOUSING ENV. HEALTH TOTAL $$2.040 $ $ $ $2.040 # APPS RECEIVED 4 # PLATS RECEIVED TYPE OF APPLICATION: STAFF APPROVAL: 1 STEP: 2 P&Z Meeting Date r;j1..., , PUBLIC HEARING: ~ NO t' . fr!.0::J-ED RIGHTS: ~ NO CC Meeting Date )'5. ~ Co'>1pUBLIC HEARING: YES l.ND b;1z.- VESTED RIGHTS: YES DRC Meeting Date fJ~- STEP: --1L- Gio) NO -----~--------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- REFERRALS: ~ City Attorney Parks Dept. School District city Engineer Bldg Inspector Rocky Mtn NatGas Housing Dir. Fire Marshal CDOT Aspen Water Holy Cross Clean Air Board City Electric Mtn. Bell open Space Board Envir.Hlth. ACSD Other Zoning Energy Center Other DATE REFERRED: 3 ( :3 I . INITIALS: tpW , DUE: '-f ~ ;~;~t=;~~;~;~7================~~;~=;~~;~~7==7;7~ii=~;~;~~t7~~~ ___ City Atty ___ City Engineer ___Zoning ___Env. Health ~ Housing ___ Open Space Other: FILE STATUS AND LOCATION: PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MAY 2, 1995 Kerr asked if it was still necessary to go before the Board of Adjustment. Debra Moore answered it was not necessary, but an adjustment of even 2-1/2 to 3 ft. would help. She stated she would like to go the the Board of Adjustment and reduce footage they were requesting. It would take care of any of the trees that are in question. Chairman Kerr asked if there were any members of the commission that would be opposed to an incringement of 2-1/2 to 3 ft. There were no objections and Kerr asked staff to relay that there were no objections from P&Z to the Board of Adjustment. ASPEN THEATRE IN THE PARK FINAL SPA Chairman Kerr opened the public hearing. Kim Johnson represented on behalf of staff, and asked Carol Lowenstern, representing applicant, to submit for the record the Affidavit of Public Notice (attached in record). Johnson stated this was a final SPA Plan and Special Review for Parking for the Aspen Theatre in the Park. Johnson said she had been processing their yearly approvals through staff's temporary use permit process, because the applicant was unable to come in for full SPA. Given the amount of time it takes, it always seemed their season caught up with them, and they needed some immediate solution to their tent correction every year. The theatre tent is erected in May and removed in September of each year. This year, Johnson said, they wanted to get a headstart, and she stated staff does support this final SPA Plan with its accessory reviews. There are a couple of issues that are presented in the memorandum, both from Planning and Parks' perspective; they are, parking of non-central service vehicles in the parking and service area, and a year-round storage situation, including everything from legitimate prop materials to construction debris. Johnson stated staff has conditioned the approval with specific conditions regarding continued diligence of the parking situation, requiring them to promptly clean up the site after each summer season, and prohibition against storage and materials on site. Johnson stated she and Carol Lowenstern spoke previously and there are some options the applicant can pursue later as an amendment to approval. She said the proposal is consistent with the 1993 Rio Grande Masterplan which Johnson reviewed in processing this plan. Kerr asked if Johnson was placing the burden of parking enforcement on applicant. Johnson replied that she was putting the applicant on notice that it is an issue, and if felt by staff, City Parks, and Planning and zoning that it is a continued on-going thing, that Theatre in Parks will have to be called back for discussion. Kerr &. _L PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MAY 2. 1995 asked if the applicant will call police department if someone is parking illegally, or notify their suppliers. Johnson stated that perhaps Lowenstern had more insight, but employees, instead of parking in the Rio Grande Parking Garage or along Rio Grande Place, park next to the tent area. Johnson said, according to the language in the Rio Grande Masterplan, the area is for central delivery-type service and handicapped parking to be used during performances, and only when necessary for delivery. Kerr stated that what he was getting at was; staff is not requiring applicant to provide some kind of parking mitigation plan that must be reviewed periodically, but instead, is saying, don't do this kind of thing, don't let it happen, and if it does, you are subject to us looking at it again if someone complains. Otherwise, there really is no enforcement mechanism. Johnson agreed, stating, I guess so, unless the commission could offer some more internal suggestions. Lowenstern' stated that if one person is ticketed once, no one would park there. She said Aspen Theatre in the Park really tries to keep people from parking illegally, but occasionally someone will go into the tent thinking they will be there for a few minutes and stays there an hour and their car sits there. She felt ticketing would be appropriate.' Kerr stated he was not' suggesting more, he said he was trying to make sure of the understanding. Hunt said he wondered if the accessway to that area should be posted "no parking", except for handicapped and active delivery. Garton stated that if posted, then it could be ticketed, and she felt that was important. George Robinson of Parks stated he felt signings would help a lot, and Lowenstern agreed. Kerr asked if the applicant had a presentation to make and Lowenstern stated she did not. Kerr asked if she had read the conditions of approval and she stated. she had, and had no problems with them. Chuck Roth of Engineering asked regarding wiring and it not being underground. Garton asked if the lights were from a generator or off the power pole. It was stated there were some wires in the air and the electric source was a transformer in a 'shed, from the power pole, to the wooden shed, and then into the tent. Lowenstern stated there were some wires in tubing that go into the back of the tent. Kerr asked Roth if that was the only place around the Rio Grande that has overhead, and was everything else underground. Roth stated, yes, it was the only place that had overhead. Hunt stated that he thought it was most likely telephone wiring as opposed, to an electical drop. There were no public comments and Chairman Kerr closed the public hearing. 2 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MAY 2. 1995 MOTION Hunt moved to recommend approval of the SPA Amendment and Special Review for Parking, GMQS Exemption for an Essential Public Facility for the Theatre in the Park with Conditions 1-5 on Planning Office memorandum dated 2 May 1995 and an additional Condition #6; if there are overhead utilities, they should be underground. Garton seconded, vote was unanimous with all in favor with 6 conditions; motion carried. Discussion of Motion Clarification was asked of Condition #1 regarding signage of the road. Johnson stated she had written some language and could read it; Kerr asked her to do so. "The parking area and roadway shall be signed for handicap access and service delivery only, and shall not be used for access drive". Hunt stated he would so accept that in the motion. Kerr asked if Aspen Theatre in the Park would put up the signs and pay for the signs? Johnson asked Robinson of the Parks Department if Parks had signs to put up, or do they buy them. Robinson stated they could work with the applicant regarding the signs and usually the applicant pays for the signs. As far as placement and installation, Parks would confer with the applicant. Chaikovska asked regarding the wiring and questioned the expense. She stated the commission was putting in the condition without even knowing where it is, and said, perhaps it should be modified to see what the applicant is up against. Garton addressed Robinson's memorandum, Exhibit A, to the applicant. The memorandum asked if there were any proposals to improve any of the facilities, such as the portable housing toilet, the electrical panel housing and storage area. Lowenstern stated there hasn't been. Garton asked if staff thought that portable toilets and all are fine? It was stated that it was a temporary thing and Garton asked, how do we know that? Johnson stated, temporary meaning, not used all year round, and probably would not make financial sense to install plumbing. Robinson added that there have been a few improvements but not represented on the map. Garton asked if the Parks Department was responsible for the maintenance of the Snowmelt area by a trail. Robinson stated it had been turfed and rocks put in front of the tent area. Garton, asked regarding no maintenance issues, such as irrigation and turf, being addressed. Robinson stated he was basically asking in his memorandum if applicant planned any more improvements in irrigation, and if applicant still planned on mowing as they have ~ \.. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MAY 2, 1995 historically, and if they wanted that donated to the city. If so, the Parks Department needed to know that, and it was there for coordination. Lowenstern stated she would relay the this to the the Theatre and its committee. Mooney asked staff if there was any way, under the guidelines of the SPA, that the Theatre in the Park could be used for anything else; for any other event, meeting, or sub-lease or any other activity that could happen. He was concerned about any change in philosophy or change in process. Johnson said she would say, no. Representations have been made in their letters that it is for some performances, for so many weeks of the year, even times of the day, that they are presented. In the off hours, there are sets up and Johnson said it is not like a vacant stage that could be rented out. Lowenstern stated that perhaps there were some days in August where it could happen. Chairman Kerr closed the public hearing. CITY OF ASPEN/GOLF MAINTENANCE FACILITY CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN, SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT GMOS EXEMPTION & CONDITIONAL USE REVIEW Leslie Lamont presented on behalf of staff and stated that the Parks Department is requesting an expansion of their office and maintenance facility. The zone district is Park with a PUD overlay, therefore, it requires either insubstantial or substantial review. Staff has determined, and the Parks Department has requested, this be considered a substantial review; typically, substantial reviews are a two-step process, but Parks has requested a full four-step review process - doing conceptual P&Z City Council and then final P&Z and City Council. Lamont stated that is why this meeting is technically not a public hearing. Lamont stated that the meeting would be just a conceptual review of the proposal and she said that at the end of her memorandum she outlined several threshold issues she felt the commission could give guidance to the Parks Department on. Basically, she said the applicants are proposing to expand their existing office space by an additional 1,000 sq. ft. and they are proposing to construct a maintenance storage facility of about 9,000 sq. ft. The proposal in the application is one that has been worked through with their architect, neighborhood meetings, and one that they believe is the best solution for them. However, they did start out with several different ideas and several different designs. In addition, Lamont attached to the memorandum, a letter from Bill Sharp with his suggestion for a design for the maintenance building. ~ Aspen City Council Regular Meeting June 26. 1995 Councilwoman Richards said this application is not an application for parking to the north of the Courthouse and has not been reviewed by P & Z~ City Attorney Worcester suggested amending the ordinance to read, "Applicant shall provide bicycle racks for a minimum of 6 bicycles on the north side of the jail building. Applicant shall submit a parking plan for the approval ofthe director of the community development prior to C/O". Councilwoman Waggaman moved that the applicant pave 4 spaces, add bicycle racks and landscaping on the north side of the building; seconded by Councilman Marolt. Councilwoman Richards objected to creating parking spaces on open space. This application does not cause a growth of employees. Councilwoman Richards said this space is part of the entrance to the Youth Center. Stan Clauson suggested that the applicants clean up the area between the Courthouse and submit a parking plan. If the applicants need more spaces, staff will come back to Council. Councilwoman Waggaman amended the motion to adopt Ordinance #23, Series of 1995, approving alternate 1, approving an exemption from the mitigation of housing for an essential public facility, to bring the parking mitigation plan back to the community development director including bicycle racks and to keep unnecessary vehicles from parking there; seconded by Councilman Marolt. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Marolt, yes; Paulson, yes; Richards, yes; Waggaman, yes; Mayor Bennett, yes. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #24, SERIES OF 1995 - Aspen Theatre in the Park Final SPA Mary Lackner, community development department, told Council this is a SPA plat amendment to the Rio Grande master plan. The applicant has been receiving temporary use permits to erect their tent for the summer season. This is a request for permanent approval of this tent and will eliminate the annual review. Ms. Lackner said one outstanding issue is parking down by the snow melt area. Ms. Lackner recommended the dumpster be moved to the south of the trail so that trash trucks do not have to cross the trail. There have been complaints about storage on site and it needs to be cleaned up. There is an overhead wire that should be undergrounded if this is to be a permanent use. Ms. Lackner said Council is being asked to waive the housing mitigation for this non-profit 7 Aspen City Council Regular Meeting June 26. 1995 organization. P & Z recommends approval with conditions outlined in the memorandum. Mayor Bennett opened the public hearing. Pat told Council the dumpster has been moved up by the old snowmelt. Pat noted there are construction vehicles parked down by their tent. ThIs will be eliminated when the sidewalk project is complete. Pat said the theatre company does not currently have the money to underground the phone line. Pat told Council the theatre company reuses a lot of material which is why they leave the material and props on site. Pat said the old stove and refrigerator can be relocated. Amy Margerum, city manager, suggested if Council requires either a fence or landscaping that they make this an administrative review by the planning office. The applicant can design something to screen this area. Councilwoman Richards said she would prefer not to see another fence in this area. Councilwoman Waggaman pointed out the theatre company already stores their tent in the winter and she would prefer that ariy props are stored off site. Mayor Bennett said the ordinance should state this storage is screened and the applicants can work with the community development department. Councilwoman Richards said there has to be a limit of what is stored on site. Stan Clauson, community development director, said undergrounding of the phone wire is consistent with the overall plan for town and for the Rio Grande. Councilwoman Richards suggested the city help finance the undergrounding of this wire with a 3 year payoff. Council agreed with this. Mayor Bennett quoted from the Rio Grande master plan discussion about parking on this property. There was to be only 2 handicap parking spaces. Council wanted as little asphalt on the area as possible. The motion states, "automobile access to the site be restricted as much as possible and still comply with minimum technical handicap access requirements". The applicants told Council there are no cars parking on the site. They have requested no parking signs for that area. It will only be used as handicap drop off. The handicap parking spaces are to be up on Rio Grande drive. Ms. Lackner suggested the amendment to the SPA could show that Art Park road is narrowed to the minimum needed by the city and that the sides are vegetated. Council agreed this should be shown on the plat. 8 Aspen City Council Regular Meeting June 26, ] 995 The amendments to the ordinance will be condition #1 will be changed to "All parking, handicap parking and handicap drop-offs will be consistent with the Rio Grande master plan as adopted by the City Council". Condition #2 will have added "Materials and props stored on site shall be kept out of view in accordance with a landscaping plan including fencing if necessary to be approved by the director of community development with the ability of Council to review if it is not working". Condition #5 will read "Any overhead utility wires shall be undergrounded by the applicant within 3 years. The applicant shall work with the parks department on an appropriate digging schedule". The,payback or financing will be done separately with staff. Mayor Bennett closed the public hearing. Councilwoman Waggaman moved to adopt Ordinance #24, Series of 1995, on second reading as amended above; seconded by Councilwoman Richards. Roll call vote; Councilmembers Richards, yes; Waggaman, yes; Marolt, yes; Paulson, yes; Mayor Bennett, yes. Motion carried. ORDINANCE #27,1995 - Tap Fee Waivers for Mixed Affordable/Free Market Projects Amy Margerum, city manager, told Council this establishes a partial fee waiver for mixed free market, affordable projects built in the AH zone. The recommendation is that this be done on a sliding scale; category I would be 100 percent fee waiver, category 2 is 70 percent, category 3 is 40 percent and category 4 or resident occupied would be requiredto pay the full tap fee. Ms. Margerum said this will apply to the Ute Trail Townhomes and this person will receive a rebate. Mayor Bennett opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Bennett closed the public hearing. Councilwoman Richards moved to adopt Ordinance #27, Series of 1995, on second reading; seconded by Councilwoman Waggaman. Roll call vote; Councilmember Waggaman, yes; Richards, yes; Marolt, yes; Paulson, yes; Mayor Bennett, yes. Motion carried. 9 1""\ .~ MEMORANDUM FROM: Mayor and City Council Amy Margerum, City Manager r<~~ stan Clauson, City Community Development Director:;.,/ Kim Johnson, Planner LAspen Theatr~ in th~ P~rkl- Final SPA Development Plan and Growth Management Exemption for Essem::LaJ. !'UIH:LC Facilities: Second Reading of Ordinance 24, Series 1995 TO: THRU: RE: DATE: June 26, 1995 Summary: The Planning and Zoning commission recommends approval (6-0 vote) of the proposed Final SPA Development Plan and associated reviews with conditions. This is being processed as a consolidated two-step SPA review. First reading of this ordinance was adopted on the Consent Calendar on May 15, 1995. Process: The Planning Commission reviewed the proposal at a public hearing on May 2, 1995 and approved Special Review for parking in the Public zone. The Commission is forwarding a recommendation to Council for the approval of Final SPA Plan and GMQS Exemption for essential public facilities. Background: The 1993 Rio Grande Master Plan approved general locations for various users of the entire park property. At that time, the Aspen Theatre in the Park did not propose specific development, but acknowledged within the Master Plan that they would be making changes in the near future. Staff finds that the Theatre's proposal is consistent with the Rio Grande Master Plan. For the last few years the project has received annual approval of a ar use . Or:L sur and production 0 era ns. n order to e :Lmlnate :LS yearly process they are eekin a forma n an :Lna 1. The theatre tent W:L be erected in mid May and removed in mid September of each year. ytIIII p~M.4.II/Itr\..t "ff~ ~ -feto\t ';;OlA ~~'" ~ ' Current Issues: ~o ~iJ's~t. The Housing Office does not recommend housing mitigation requirements for this proposal. Q) The Parks Department has an on-going concern about \parkin91 associated with the Theatre. The application states that three spaces are available for handicap parking and service and delivery use. It appears that on a regular basis, persons associated with M..... Io.tlow -tr,,;J> ...... 1 L1~JI1!' furi{^^",,,i~-t,.,.1\ 11II"" ."1 i1~cr Sl>J - (or-L. l.^I1iCltf,d 4 ~V(~ /k.(l~y) 9^.;"Ji.A , 7 I ( .:v ~!\{. - d l1~S~ .s lo.,lc1 lot. t....I.A)oMd. I ' - No ~" JI,\'ov~J, @ ~~ \J ,~ ,-., ~ the theatre use this parking area for non-service related activities. This traffic is a conflict with the trail which .01 crosses in front of the tent area. Also, the dumpster should be '~,A1J'" moved next to the snow melt to reduce access conflicts. .{~~~V The no h of the tent platform is currently messy W1 0 ..~\~t~ props, kitchen app 1ances, cons ruc ion debris, e c. 1S 1S a \~~W~'.~' real problem tor an area wn1cn 1S a pUbl1C open space and park. ~;.,~. A privacy fence could be proposed as a separate SPA amendment i ..;>\V" these items must be stored on the site. However, staff prefers v ~ that~~-sl~e s~oragj be found in the off season as well as during the s~mmer. Prompt clean-up of the site after the summer season ,0' is a problem. !"d-ifJ ,) 1. -sV\, 9- ,"- lP .tpD ~I~ J!ffl ~neering mentioned a the P&Z review that there is anfoverhead ~ extending from Rio Grande Place down to the tent area. We have determined that this is a telephone line serving the tent. Engineering wants this\w1re underqrOUnaea~ especially because of the park area it traverses. tGMOS exemntinn ft'"\,.... a.C!c::!.onr.;~l nublic faCl11t~es:l -Hl)UJi" M;+UII~. section 24-8-104.C allows the Council to exempt from competition and mitigation development associated with public facilities, and more specifically, non-profit entities, "as it deems appropriate and warranted". As the Aspen Theatre in the Park has been a contributing cultural amenity in Aspen for many years, Planning and Housing staff recommend approval of the exemption and waiver of mitigation for the tent productions. This is due to their seasonal nature and consistent with the major developments undertaken by the several non-profit users at the Aspen Meadows. staff has attached Exhibit "A" for the SPA review standards and staff response as set forth in section 24-7-804 B. of the Aspen Municipal Code. Financial Implications,: There are no additional public costs associated with this development. ~~~ations:). The Planning and Zoning commission rec~mmends or ~ne 1nal SPA Development Plan and GMQS Exempt10n for al Public Facilities with the following conditions which are listed in the ordinance: 1. d access drive shall be signed by the icap access and service delivery only and for employee parking, patron parking, or any sp i ically not allowed by the SPA approval. mpl with this requirement will require the be n .tified to appear before the Planning and ssion for a show cause hearing. .--,,? ail I"'~ / ~ndiUlf'/"<</ It4Iq , IYI.diu't'l".1 -011/0; 46' vt..ll 2. ~ 4. ,,~ _ "U , l:J"t) ,8. . ,Iv' . [~' YVO "fReIL ~I{' 5. ~)JJC~ fvr/1it-d ') IN{). , (DOt r . f ",t- a,t 1'"""\ .,..-." Prompt clean-up of the site after each summer season is required. No storage of materials is allowed on the site in the off season and during the season between production::; except f9r the t~n~ structure, under protective cover. ~~ t PM',!. <) 'h'Ur! t'V/ <fi1 ( I" tt ,.." The tent will be erected in mid May and removed in mid September of each year. All material representations made by the applicant in the application and during public meetings with the Planning and Zoning Commission and city council shall be adhered to and considered conditions of approval, unless otherwise amended by other conditions. ,-7 The amended Rio Grande SPA Development Plan shall be recorded in the office of the Pitkin County Clerk and Recorder. Failure on the part of the applicant to record the amended SPA Development Plan within a period of one hundred and eighty (180) days following approval by the City Council shall render the PUD Plan approval invalid and reconsideration and approval of both by the Commission and City Council will be required before their acceptance and recording, unless an extension or waiver is granted by city Council for a showing of good cause. Iii. AnV ov ead u . ty wi s shal un rou ~the ,.)YfJ- apPl~' ant. Th appI . ca shall ork wi the P s De artmerrt ()rd:, and ecif utilities to d~termine an approP7ia~e digging @ sche ule. city .~ fey 10/ .1;"-l NJ.v " /'kl'/l-'f N1/cT v-AU -14 ttZ \ ~ >- f~ ,'" J'i({4 --r !(utty< Ov-VY' a - J Y <"((6. Alternatives: The Theatre in the Park could continue to process yearly Temporary Use Permits as they have in the past. variations to parking and storage could be incorporated into this SPA Plan. Proposed Motion: "I move to approve on second reading 24, Series of 1995 for the Final SPA Development associated reviews for the Aspen Theatre in the Park." Ordinance Plan and City Manager's Comments: Ordinance 24, Series 1995 Application Package Exhibit: "A" SPA Review Standards .\\ ~,\W \"" .'I!.\) (Y~~ ~\d ( IIJ :) 3 ; '" .~ VIe.- """ TO: MEMORANDUM Mayor and City Council A I / " Amy Margerum, city Manage~ ~~ / stan Clauson, City Community Development Direct~ Kim Johnson, Planner THRU: FROM: RE: Aspen Theatre in the Park - Final SPA Development Plan and Growth Management Exemption for Es~ential Public Facilities: First Reading of Ordinance02 ,Series 1995 (Consent Agenda) DATE: May 15, 1995 summary: The Planning and Zoning commission recommends approval (6-0 vote) of the proposed Final SPA Development Plan and associated reviews with conditions. This is being processed as a consolidated two-step SPA review. Process: The Planning Commission reviewed the proposal at a public hearing on May 2, 1995 and approved Special Review for parking in the Public zone. The Commission is forwarding a recommendation to Council for the approval of Final SPA Plan and GMQS Exemption for essential public facilities. Background: The 1993 Rio Grande Master Plan approved general locations for various users of the entire park property. At that time, the Aspen Theatre in the Park did not propose specific development, but acknowledged within the Master Plan that they would be making changes in the near future. Staff finds that the Theatre's proposal is consistent with the Rio Grande Master Plan. For the last few years the project has received annual approval of a temporary use permit from Council for its summer tent and production operations. In order to eliminate this yearly process, they are seeking a formal Amendment and Final SPA Plan approval. The theatre tent will be erected in mid May and removed in mid September of each year. Current Issues: The Housing Office requirements for this housing mitigation does not proposal. recommend The Parks Department has an on-going concern about parking associated with the Theatre. The application states that three spaces are available for handicap parking and service and delivery use. It appears that on a regular basis, persons associated with the theatre use this parking area for non-service related activities. This traffic is a conflict with the trail which 1 """ """ , crosses in front of the tent area. Also, the dumpster should be moved next to the snow melt to reduce access conflicts. The area north of the tent platform is currently messy with old props, kitchen appliances, construction debris, etc. This is a real problem for an area which is a public open space and park. A privacy fence could be proposed as a separate SPA amendment if these items must be stored on the site. However, it is much preferred that off-site storage is found in the off season. Prompt clean-up of the site after the summer season is a problem. Engineering mentioned a the P&Z review that there is an overhead wire extending from Rio Grande Place down to the tent area. We have determined that this is a telephone line serving the tent. Engineering wants this wire undergrounded, especially because of the park area it traverses. GMOS exemption for essential public facilities: section 24-8-104.C allows the Council to exempt from competition and mitigation development associated with public facilities, and more specifically, non-profit entities, "as it deems appropriate and warranted". As the Aspen Theatre in the Park has been a contributing cultural amenity in Aspen for many years, Planning and Housing staff recommend approval of the exemption and waiver of mitigation for the tent productions. This is consistent with the major developments undertaken by the several non-profit users at the Aspen Meadows. Staff has attached Exhibit "A" for the SPA review standards and staff response as set forth in section 24-7-804 B. of the Aspen Municipal Code. Financial Implications: There are no additional public costs associated with this development. Recommendations: The Planning and Zoning commission recommends approval of the Final SPA Development Plan and GMQS Exemption for Essential Public Facilities with the following conditions which are listed in the ordinance: 1. The parking area and access drive shall be signed by the applicant for handicap access and service delivery only and shall not be used for employee parking, patron parking, or any other use specifically not allowed by the SPA approval. Failure to comply with this requirement will require the applicant to be notified to appear before the Planning and Zoning commission for a show cause hearing. 2. Prompt clean-up of the site after each summer season is required. No storage of materials is allowed on the site in 2 """ ("""\ the off season except for the tent structure, under protective cover. 3. The tent will be erected in mid May and removed in mid September of each year. 4. All material representations made by the applicant in the application and during public meetings with the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council shall be adhered to and considered conditions of approval, unless otherwise amended by other conditions. 5. The amended Rio Grande SPA Development Plan shall be recorded in the office of the Pitkin County Clerk and Recorder. Failure on the part of the applicant to record the amended SPA Development Plan within a period of one hundred and eighty (180) days following approval by the City Council shall render the PUD Plan approval invalid and reconsideration and approval of both by the Commission and City Council will be required before their acceptance and recording, unless an extension or waiver is granted by City Council for a showing of good cause. 6. Any overhead utility wires shall be undergrounded by the applicant. The applicant shall work with the Parks Department and specific utilities to determine an appropriate digging schedule. Alternatives: The Theatre in the Park could continue yearly Temporary Use Permits as they have in the past. to parking and storage could be incorporated into this to process Variations SPA Plan. proposed Motion: This item is placed on the consent agenda. If Council decides to hear this as an action item, staff recommends the following motion: "I move to have first reading ordinance...t6{ Series of 1995 for the Final SPA Development Plan and associated reviews for the Aspen Theatre in the Park." city Manager's Comments: Ordinance ~, Series 1995 Applicatio~ckage Exhibit: "A" SPA Review Standards 3 ,_. ,:;~.,'" --'::"'~L:-~.,__ , r-- r--, ASPEN THEATRE IN THE PARK P.O. BOX 8677 ASPEN CO 81612 (303) 925-9313 Carol Lowenstem, Producing Director Michael Fuller, President, Board of Trustees 925-9565 925-3021 TO: Kim Johnson, City of Aspen Planning Department From: Aspen Theatre in the Park Aspen Theatre in the Park is requesting a Permanent use permit for the theatre tent on the Rio Grande Parcel which includes the Art Park. The theatre has operated in the same location since the summer of 1986 and is in large part reasonable for the reclamation of the area. The first summer a group of theatre volunteers undertook a cleaning and planting project which resulted in the Art Park. The theatre tent is consistent with the Master Plan for the Rio Grande parceL The theatre has operated in the same location for the past 8 summers with minimal, if any, impacts and has been compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. Theatre in the Park will erect the same white tent as last summer. The erecting of the tent would commence May 15 and the dismantling will be September 15-20. The tent has interior structural supports of aluminum. A pl<i.tform was built to provide for seating and the stage which was stored on site for the winter. A platform to house the lighting equipment as well as partitions will be constructed inside the tent. A propane heating system will also be in use. The shed for the portable restore facilities remain. The attached site plan shows the location of the theatre tent which is approximately in the center for the park below the parking facility. The location of the tent is such that it is accessible by public transportation, pedestrian/bicycle traffic and by automobile with adequate parking at the city parking garage. There will not be parking available next to the theatre, but we do request at least 3 spaces be available for delivery vehicles necessary for nightly operation of the theatre and to provide for handicapped parking, Theatre in the Park, together with the Aspen Art Museum located across the river, the Art Park, the walking trails and the tranquillity of the residential area along with the activities of the other facilities has brought a revitalization to the long neglected Rio Grande parceL The Rio Grande Park has become an activity center combining the arts and outdoor activities while connecting the town with the river. ~_ -~,::,L':;;;:{'~~:;;,;';f:r.";'~,::,,,;;:i::~r&-;~;:::'<.c;:~~.:.,',~..:..:~~.~i","<:::~;, ,- _'" _' '_",. ,."O_.,':'~..,:.c,_,. :, ,';'::~~~::i.~;:i';'::/}-;,,::'::: ~:~:::.:ri~':S&ci::r~~.t.:::-::.:i:::0:iL::Lj:::"., . """ r-- The tent will be erected after May 15, depending on the weather conditions, with a crew of approximately 2 to 6 people and will be dismantled after September 6 with the same crew. During the operation of the theater there is a set crew of 2-5 people per day with a maximum of 15 during rehearsals. The performances are scheduled for 6:30 p.m.- 9:00 p,m. on Wednesday and Thursday and 8:00 p.m.- 10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Rehearsal hours will range from approximately 6-10:30 p.m. six nights a per week, except for the two "tech nights" when use of the tent may go until midnight. The tent seats 100 people. During the set-up, dismantling and operation of the theatre there is minimal traffic impacts consisting of 3-4.vehic1es moving equipment and sets. ~ A \ ---- NEW '5Y"<<.lO ~ fOlC.'WA,"'M "b~~1!: , ~ f' /_...... ./ ltltc.G,I'Pf~W ;;. " r". ^ Exhibit k Aspen Theatre in the Park SPA REVIEW STANDARDS: The following review standards are set forth in section 24-7-804 B. of the Aspen Municipal Code: 1. Whether the. proposed development is compatible with or enhances the mix of development in the immediate vicinity of the parcel in terms of land use, densi ty, height, bulk, architecture, landscaping and open space. Response: Staff believes that this project is compatible with the Rio Grande Park uses and particularly the Art Park theme. The tent is actually a landmark for this area during the summer season. 2. Whether sufficient public facilities and roads exist to service the proposed development. Response: Public facilities and roads. are adequate in the vicinity for service and handicap access. However, this area is specifically not for patron use or general employee convenience parking. As mentioned in the Parks referral, this parking should be scrutinized so that it is not abused by non-essential service use. P&Z has recommended a condition of approval that the area be better signed to this effect. 3. Whether the parcel proposed for development is generally suitable for development, considering the slope, ground instability and the possibility of mud flow, rock falls, avalanche dangers and flood hazards. Response: No hazards exist for the tent and accessory uses. 4. Whether the proposed development creatively employs land planning techniques to preserve significant view planes, avoid adverse environmental impacts and provide open space, trails and similar amenities for the users of the project and the public at large. Response: The messy storage problem has been discussed above. The Theatre staff need to determine how to resolve the problem. Off- site storage is preferred and recommended for the nine month off season. Limited use of the parking near the tent is also critical to better preserve the open space feel of the park. 5. Whether the proposed development is in compliance with the Aspen Area Community Plan. Response: The Aspen Area Community Plan does not make specific recommendations regarding this project. The Plan does emphasize pedestrian access and preservation of trails, as well as centralized recycling on the Rio Grande site. The proposal for a """ ^ non-permanent tent structure is in accordance with the AACP policy to "Preserve key open space parcels which help to establish the character of the Aspen Area." The Rio Grande Master Plan calls the Theater in the Park "a key component of the Art Theme", and discusses the virtues of the temporary nature of the tent vs. a permanent structure. 6. Whether the proposed development will require the expenditure of excessive public funds to provide public facilities for the parcel, or the surrounding neighborhood. Response: No pUblic expenditures are anticipated for this project other than the City Parks Department's continued maintenance of the trails throughout the Rio Grande park. The Parks Department does have a question about irrigation and turf care in the tent vicinity. 7. Whether proposed development on slopes in excess of twenty percent (20%) meet the slope reduction and density requirements of Sec. 7-903(B) (2) (b). Response: This standard does not apply. 8. Whether there are sufficient GMQS allotments for the proposed development. Response: GMQS exemption is sought for this application. Staff supports the exemption because of the Theatre's long-term existence in the community. Previous exemptions granted for "essential public facilities" include the non-profit users of the Aspen Meadows. ,......"""'..-;,""""'-''-''-..,... ;_..:.W..~"'....."'-;..L.~.:.-""..".".__..-"-'-_.."""'-."'.""...-'--'""""""C~~......,"~_._"-"'-"""'~~;.....-"-'-~........._'"' ,1""'\ , ~ 1"""\ v MEMORANDUM TO: Planning and Zoning commission FROM: Kim Johnson, Planner DATE: May 2, 1995 Re: Aspen Theatre in the Park - Final SPA Development Plan and Amendment of the Rio Grande SPA, GMQS Exemption, Special Review for Parking (Public Hearing) Summary: The Planning Office recommends approval of the theatre group's proposed Final SPA Development Plan with conditions. The last few years the project received annual approval of a temporary use permit from Council for its summer tent and operations. In order to eliminate this yearly process, they are seeking a formal Amendment and Final SPA plan approval. The theatre tent will be erected in mid May and removed in mid September of each year. Applicant: Lowenstern Aspen Theatre in the Park, represented by Carol Location I Zoning: The subject parcel has an SPA (Specially Planned Area) overlay and is zoned Public. Request: The applicant wishes to continue its summer theatre tent productions as it has in this location since 1986. Please see the attached application information for the site plan. Current information was added to the map by staff. Process: The Planning commission shall forward a recommendation to Council for the. Final SPA Plan and GMQS Exemption. The commission shall make a final determination on the Special Review for parking. Background: The 1993 Rio Grande Master Plan approved general locations for various users of the entire park property. At that time, the Aspen Theatre in the Park did not propose specific development, but acknowledged within the Master Plan that they would be making changes in the near future. ~!!tk~~~e;l.;r~e =~~~~, e~~~~~;~~~~t~~f~f~h~ . ~r~~~~roject be a consolidated two-step review pursuant to Section 24-7-804.A. Referral Comments: Complete referral "A". Summaries are as follows: . ~p~l~ ~ ~ ; F""""",,v"1 1~M~/Mw memos are attached as Exhibit 1 ._''''.''_'_.'_"''.''__'~''''''___''M'''-__''':';;"',",~__~' ~ r-- """ Housing Authority: The applicant seeks exemption for housing mitigation because of its non-profit status and lack of expansion. The Housing Office does not recommend housing mitigation requirements for this proposal. Parks: There has been an on-going concern about parking associated with the Theatre. The application states that three spaces are available for handicap parking and service and delivery Use. It appears that on a regular basis, persons associated with the theatre use this parking area for non-service related activities. This traffic is a conflict with the trail which crosses in front of the tent area. Also, the dumpster should be moved next to the snow melt to reduce access conflicts. The area north of the tent platform is currently messy with old props, kitchen appliances, construction debris, etc. This is a real problem for an area which is a public open space and park. A privacy fence could be proposed as a separate SPA amendment if these items must be stored on the site. However, it is much preferred that off-site storage is found in the off season. Prompt clean-up of the site after the summer season is a problem. --------------------------- Planninq staff Comments: Because it is finalizing the Theatre's operations, this proposal is considered a Final SPA review via a consolidated two step process. Final SPA reviews are accomplished by a public hearing at the Planning and Zoning Commission for their recommendation to City Council. SPA REVIEW STANDARDS: The following review standards are. set forth in section 24-7-804 B. of the Aspen Municipal Code: 1. Whether the proposed development is compatible with or enhances the mix of development in the immediate vicinity of the parcel in terms of land use, density, height, bulk, architecture, landscaping and open space. Response: Staff believes that this project is compatible with the Rio Grande Park uses and particularly the Art Park theme. The tent is actually a landmark for this area during the summer season. 2. Whether sufficient public facilities and roads exist to service the proposed development. Response: Public facilities and roads are adequate in the vicinity for service and handicap access. However, this area is specifically not for patron use or general employee convenience parking. As mentioned in the Parks referral, this parking should be scrutinized so that it is not abused by non-essential service use. 2 '..:;,~<.;...., ;_"C'~_':':~__:....' "" .......'- ~._... ; ~. c;... ~~, '_' ~_':_.' ;:.... '.:'": ,..,;,.';"'\ '.._H'-.'",,...;;....~.....~_._.....'- '.' ",''', .,..........:..' ,._-~-~,----_,._.~.'-_",--,,"":-.. .. ,,-.,. "-.,, 3. Whether the parcel proposed for development is generally suitable for development, considering the slope, ground instability and the possibility of mud flow, rock falls, avalanche dangers and flood hazards. Response: No hazards exist for the tent and accessory uses. 4. Whether the proposed development creatively employs land planning techniques to preserve significant view planes, avoid adverse environmental impacts and provide open space, trails and similar amenities for the users of the project and the public at large. Response: The messy storage problem has been discussed above. The Theatre staff need to determine how to resolve the problem. Off- site storage is preferred and recommended for the nine month off season. Limited use of the parking near the tent is also critical to better preserve the open space feel of the park. 5. Whether the proposed development is in compliance with the Aspen Area Community Plan. . Response: The Aspen Area Community Plan does not make specific recommendations regarding this project. The Plan does emphasize pedestrian access and preservation of trails, as well as centralized recycling on the Rio Grande site. The proposal for a non-permanent tent structure is in accordance with the AACP policy to "Preserve key open space parcels which help to establish the character of the Aspen Area." The Rio Grande Master Plan calls the Theater in the Park "a key component of the Art Theme", and discusses the virtues of the temporary nature of the tent vs. a permanent structure. 6. Whether the proposed development will require the expenditure of excessive public funds to provide public facilities for the parcel, or the surrounding neighborhood. Response: No public expenditures are anticipated for this project other than the City Parks Department's continued maintenance of the trails throughout the Rio Grande park. The Parks Department does have a question about irrigation and turf care in the tent vicinity. 7. Whether proposed development on slopes in excess of twenty percent (20%) meet the slope reduction and density requirements of Sec. 7-903(B) (2) (b). Response: This standard does not apply. 8. Whether there are sufficient GMQS allotments for the proposed 3 ,_.~"".'r.-,"-~",'"'.''' -..... ..'-...., .'-'-'- .~..., '. ...-,;;.'-".,;;...;........,:.-~ . _..---- --~'.~-. ~", ...::,,-.,"""~,~,',>.;:;;.;~.,--'.::.-:,''-'..:..;:;::.:..:...~.~'''"'L:.,__.,_ !""\ .t""'\ development. Response: GMQS exemption is sought for this application. staff supports the exemption because of the Theatre's long-term existence in the community. Previous exemptions granted for "essential public facilities" include the non-profit users of the Aspen Meadows. SPECIAL REVIEW FOR PARKING IN THE PUBLIC ZONE: Pursuant to Section 24~7-404, parking in the Public zone shall be approved by special review, only if the following conditions are met: 1. In zone districts where the off street parking requirements are subject to establishment or reduction by special review, the applicant shall. demonstrate that the parking needs of the residents, guests and employees of the project have been met, taking into account potential uses of the parcel, its proximity to mass transit routes and the downtown area, and any special services, such as vans, provided for residents, guests and employees. Response: As discussed above, it appears that Theatre staff abuse the limited parking at the tent reserved for handicap and delivery/service parking. Unless materials are specifically being delivered, or tradesmen are accessing the site with service trucks, this area should not contain vehicles. Continued problems with parking will require staff to notify the applicant to come back to the Commission and Council for a show cause hearing on the violation. GMOS EXEMPTION FOR ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FACILITIES: Section 24-8- 104.C allows the Council to exempt from competition and mitigation development associated with public facilities, and more specifically, non-prOfit entities, "as it deems appropriate and warranted". As the Theatre in the Park has been a contributing cultural amenity in Aspen and the Art Park area for many years, Planning and Housing staff recommend approval of the exemption and waiver of mitigation for the Theatre project. Most of the personnel associated with the Theatre are seasonal, visiting staff or local part-timers. The Theatre provides housing subsidies for several persons. Please refer to Exhibit "B". Recommendation: The Planning Office recommends approval of the SPA amendment, Special Review for Parking, and GMQS Exemption for an Essential Public Facility for the Theatre in the Park with the following conditions: 4 ."':"C'..'~4..-w:o:r<';;::~_;':",,",$'::':.:-"""'.''''_,'_,,: .-.;" '0 - ;,:;1';;~'''''''';';'' ..,':;;',-'~~~.'p;;';,,"..~_'.o;;",".._:'~_.-'_~,: _""",,:,,-,,,,,;:,,,,~;;"",,,,,:,,,,,,,- "'~;"'~:'.'''''''''';;'''~'';'''';;'';;''';'',.'.,o:L';,cl.::;;;:;:::'",-~:;'.'.,,"",-'_':.,,,~~~;-.:.j':::'.,';';",:<.'::::~_'~""'" ,_ ~ 1. 1""'\ .~ /*~~ w~~ ~~ I.-~bt~ ~ lu The parki~ area ~~~ for handicap access and service deliveryp<~""hall not be used for employee parking, patron parking, or any other use specifically not allowed by the SPA approval. Failure to comply with this requirement will require the applicant to be notified to appear before the Planning and Zoning Commission for a show cause hearing. . 2. Prompt clean-up of the site after each summer season is required, No storage of materials is allowed on the site in the off season except for the tent structure, under protective cover. 3. The tent will be erected in mid May and removed in mid September of each year. 4. All material representations made by the applicant in the application and during public meetings with the Planning and Zoning Commission and City ,Council shall be adhered to and considered conditions of approval, unless otherwise amended by other conditions. 5. The amended Rio Grande SPA Development Plan shall be recorded in the office of the Pitkin County Clerk and Recorder. Failure on the part of the applicant to record the amended SPA Development Plan within a period of one hundred and eighty (180) days following approval by the City Council shall render the PUD Plan approval invalid and reconsideration and, approval of both by the Commission and City Council will be required before their acceptance and recording, unless an extension or *0':,f;:~nte*=~ ~ S;Jlkf ~ Attachm~: . Project Application Booklet "A" Complete Referral Comment Memos "B" Employee Information to/i() 5 . ,,,~,,,"';">';';;:-~~;;;;~',:.~:o~';"~....;'~" . . ..<.,,,--.-.--.-.--..-'......,:...'- :...>;~,_:..:;;.,:..:.~:..:,""';.'.;~iiA!',;:;.,..i.>:.:.::.:..:.:::...:--.;..~,;:._......:.--'...._'::...'"'"~':'::::~';;~;,~~~'~~. ~.j r-- """ ~'a("\b,t A;. , MEMORANDUM TO: THRU: FROM: DAlE: RE: Kim Johnson, Planning Office ~ George Robinson, Parks Director r.:J:.- Rebecca Baker, Park Department Apri126,1995 Aspen Theater in the Park Fmal SPA We have reviewed their application and although it provided only a minimal amount of infonnation regarding SPA criteria, we do have a few concerns that have occurred in the area over the past few summers. The amount of trash, debris and what appears to be unnecessary props that are stored on the north side of the tent between the berm and the tent is unacceptable. A privacy fence should be installed on the north side of the tent (between the berm and storage area) and enclosed on the east and west sides of the fence to eliminate the unsightly debris that exists in this area. Any materials, props, etc. need to be stored in this area in an orderly and timely manner. This area should be cleaned up and better organized on a continual basis and stated as a condition of approval. Additionally, their original approvals allowed handicap parking, service vehicle access and spring and fall set and tear down support access. However, there has been some abuse of this area by some of the theater people with what appears to be extended parking during the day or non-service delivery trips to the tent. This should be monitored by the theater directors to ensure this privilege is not abused. The three parking spaces and dumpster needs to be located near the snow melter area to eliminate unnecessary traffic across trail and park area. The map enclosed is actually outdated due to the improvements in this area and could be confusing. For example: . 1) The new swale for drainage to the river has been completed. 2) The new portable toilet housing, electrical panel housing and storage area have been installed and is not shown as it exists now. Are they proposing to improve these facilities? If so, we need more detailed plans. 3) A new street lamp is shown on the map. Are they proposing to pay for it? Who will be responsible for the cost of removal of the existing power pole and under- grounding of electrical lines? Any improvements or changes that will affect the park needs to be coordinated with the Parks Department. No maintenance issues of this area have been addressed, Le., irrigation, turf, etc. The trail location around the existing berm is not correct. Are they proposing changing this? If so, we need more details, APR 27 '95 09: 07AM ASPE\""""IlUSING OFC P.! ,-, . iT DMQ~UX nOYI Kim Johnson, Planning;9ffice Cindy Christensen, Housing Office April 27, 1995 TO : :DAD : D: Theater in the Park Final SPA Review rSSDE: Theater in the Park is asking for a Pinal SPA Review to maintain their tent on a yearly basis for theater productions. ]pt"1l'mommn: Theater in the Park haa been doing productions for over 13 yea,rs. They have been located by the Rio Grande since the summer of 1976. The Theater in the Park would be classified as an essential public facilities. Pursuant to Section 8-104, C, b, (11) l A development applicant shaM demonstrate that the impacts of the essential pubHc facUlty wll be mitigated, including those associa19cl w~h the generation Of additional employees, the demand fer parking, read and trand selVices, and the need fer basic services indueling but 1101 limited to water supply. sewage treatment, drainage control, fire and policy prctectiOll, and solid waste disposal, It shall be demonstrated Chat !he proposed d81r8lopment hu a negligible adverse impect on tile city's air, water, land and energy resources, and ia vtBIJali1' compatible with surrounding areas. UC!O-ll.'I'1:O!oh Staff recommend~ approval based on Section 8-104, C, D, (iiil, which states: Notwlthstancllng the er1telia as !\lit forth ]11 paragraphs (i) and Oil above, the oily council may determine upon application that dll\l8lopment llS80Ciated with a nonprofit entily qUillifies as an esser'ltial public facility and may exempt such development from the GMQS and from some or all such mitigation requiremenlS as it deems appropriate and warranted. Because Theater in the E'ark has been in existence for 13 years and maintains only two full-time employees, staff recommends a waiver for employee mitigation. ~~\t~l>.lIl.t ._ _' '_~_-H-_ -"'..,.._"''''' ,. -""""--'.,,_:,.....~.~.::T::.-,(,.c.~;.i. .- . ASf'ENTHEATREI NTHEPARK TEL^.303-925-2503 .~ . .IQIiEQS'IIOO. 'Gus KotkkonenJDlrQCtor . James Bohnen/Director "EriIc Jauch/prod. Mgr . 'Charles SmithlTech. Dil'. · Jufie GililOndlStage Mgr Lynn Appelboum/Asst.5toge Mgr "John W1ggIntonlEtecIt1clan "Edward K0ve/U9ht. Des. John Masters 'Lisa Moron/Set Destgn oem Curley/Set DesIgn "Diontha I<onlJn/Prop Moster Lindo lJdool/Costume DesIgner 'Mirando BQlley/SOUnd Op Wheaton Augur/Production Asst. l'Chrisla scott-Reid It 11m Estin >t-Marlc Rubald .Role not cast vet Groce Huffman li'Chor1es KartaR ~Jan Van Slelde Lyso Usher fJ~cO Auster TIP YEAR-ROUND STAff Coroll.OeWenstemlFull-timc Koren COmlngtonlPart-time Karman f-Ol'ka/FuIHima 1.- ilA:l~\ld ex~->v;> '1tvt( fvt -eo~1 u.-Jl\[id~ , .v~"",,, '. ';;';':6.!;Z~-_'.,_:;;;'i.1,:;u.::'=~""''''''-' -."--'~,::':'-~~F,~',-.::r.'.v,.:.;'.,:._:'_ Mar.29, ^. tlOUSlNG Donoted S500. S5OO. $425/mo. $425/mo Iocol $500/mo locol local Donated Donated $400, local local local $3J()/mo $&lOfmo S500fmo $&lO/mo 10001 $5OO/rno $&X)/mo loco! local '."-:,-\~_;':'-"_""';"_'...;"'..;r.....","".~., 2 20:33 P.02 f}Ch\blt e SAI/tJN SHOO '1\10. $2800. \ VOW. $~/mo~~~i~1~.-.1 $2OO/mol~~ 111'~r.1 $5OIWk JtlI~e...."7Dr S550fmO"'~kt~ i0-.llx-pH $800. "'~ 7- $500/mO~~l.it-r~t $1000.1 W,tl. $1250. h1l-L $1XlO. ~~O. $1500. '?~. $lOO/wk <11llW<>, SOO/Wk Jt.JI~ -1ltfr. SlOO/wI< /t;wv- $200/wk: 10 Wit. $4OO/wk ~ l\f.F- $25O/wI<: [/I ~\IIt. SlOO/wk IcJWlc- $250/wk ~ \IIl~ $250/wk \? m-. $lOO/wk \,?,,\J\t.. $l00/wk I.? ~1J1.t.-. I , , " I r-- ~. March 27, 1995 Kim Johnson City of Aspen Planning and Zoning Dept. 130 S. Galena St. Aspen, CO 81611 Dear Kim, Enclosed please find a check in the amount of $2040 for your work on our Final Permit to erect the theatre tent each year. I am hoping the City will see fit to wave this fee as we are a non profit organization with a relatively small budget and this is a great deal of money to us. I feel that the community benefits from the activities and cultural events that go on within the tent and its surroundings which repays, hopefully, our debt to the City and the Planning Dept. Thank you in advance for your help with this appeal. t::~ Carol Loewenstern, Producing Director ~ . Post Office Box 8677 Aspen Colorado 81612 Tel 3039259313 STAFF Carol Loewenstern, Producing Director James Bohnen, Artistic Consultant Karen Connington, Director of Public Relations BOARD OF TRUSTEES Michael Fuller, President Darlynn Pellman, Vice-President Data Coder, Treasurer Janet Grenda, Secretary Sally Barnett Newton Bartley Carol Bayley Victor Coopersmith AnneAdare Denkins Carolyn Diffenbaugh Sherri Draper Pat Fallin Frances Ginsburg J aoe Jenkins Sharon Snook SPECIAL ADVISORS Phil Desmond Robert Grueter Mary Kent Michael Ramseur Harry Teague Tracy Keenan Wynn MillardZimet NATIONAL COUNCIL Harley Baldwin Frances Dittmer Merrill Ford Julia Hansen Julie Harris MemrieLewis Ellen Randall Pixie Reiss ,-., """ , <,-' ., ~'. if. List of names of the SPA surroundings Harris A. & Elaine M Cahn P.O. Box 4060 Aspen Co 81612 Rio Grande l.ots 5,6,7,8,10 City of Aspen 130 S. Galen,a Aspen Co 81611 Howard & Pauline P.O. Box 333 Aspen Co 81612 Douglas & Barbara Sheffer P.O. Box 250 Aspen Co 81612 Mill Street Mllagro Corporation A Colorado Corporation P.O.Box 3203 Aspen Co 81612 Dennis & Andrea Young P,O. Box 133 Aspen Co 81612 Aspen Art Park City of Aspen 130 S. Galena Aspen Co 81611 Klaus Obermeyer P.O. Box 130 Aspen Co 81612 Aspen Art Museum Pitkin County 506 E, Main St. Aspen Co 81611 Gail M. Gross 2700 Post Oak Blvd, #1670 Houston TX 77056 Brian Weiner C/O PMG 504 Milan Bldg. San Antonio TX 78205 Eugene &Judith Seymour Trustees of Seymour family trust 1465 Monaco Dr, Pacific Palisades CA 90272 Jesse B. Jr. & Hetta S. 2125 Hawthorne Place Denver Co 80206 AM/PM Inc. A Tennessee Corporation 1700 Hayes St. #304 Nashville Tn 37203 Remo l.avagnino P.O. Box 532 Aspen Co 81612 Youth Center-Rio Grande City of Aspen 130 S. Galena Aspen Co 81611 Richard W. Volk Revocable Trust & Reich, Denice C. Trust 2327 Mimosa Dr. Houston TX 77019 Oenice C. Reich 325 Ash Denver Co 80220 ,'-' , _;_.._ .;t Howard L. & Eileen Hanson P.O.Box 1690 Aspen Co 81612 Nellgh C. Coates Jr. 720 E. Hyman Ave. Aspen Co 81611 Newbury Park City of Aspen 130 S, Galena S1. Aspen Co 81611 Jeffrey D.J. & Sandra L. Kallenberg 401 Market S1. Ste, # 500 Shreveport LA 71101 Fraternal order of Eagles 700 E. Bleeker Sl. . Aspen Co 81611 Gail Cottingham Koch 134 W. Hyman Aspen Co 81611 Jean-Paul Aube 522 Algonquin Blvd. E. Timmins, Ontario Canada P4N1B7 BCS Properties C/O Howard Bass P.O.Box 5078 . S&A Equipment Co. A Wisconsin Partnership 201 N. Mill Sl. Ste# 101 Aspen Co 81611 Nels Reinhard Elder Estate of Janet Elder 202 N. Monarch Sl. Aspen Co 81611 J.E. Abels P.O.Box 4704 Aspen Co 81612 """ Hotel Jerome Assoc. L.P. Partnership 330 E. Main S1. Aspen Co 81611 Library-Building only Pitkin County 530 E. Main S1. Aspen Co 81611 Library City of Aspen 130 S. Galena Aspen Co 81611 Parking Garage City of Aspen 130 S. Galena Aspen Co 81611 Gailen B. Smith P,O.Box 241 Snowmass Co 81654 Draco Inc. A Colorado Corporation 210 N, Mill Sl. Aspen Co 81611 Stefan Kaelin 557 n. Mill Sl. Aspen Co 81611 Mill Street Ventir C/O FW.M.C. 117 S. Spring Sl. Aspen Co 81611 225 N.MIII St. LLC A Colorado Limited Li~bility Co. 225 N. Mill Sl. Aspen Co 81611 Philip R & Patricia H, Hodgson 212 N. Monarch Sl. Aspen Co 816,11 _......".,'..;......__._..:.-'---_.__..~, _.__._~. ~~.. ,..._'--~~._-_. ':'~ ,.;~::'~::~:.~:~:~.~~ir:::-~;:;.~f"i~..:~.::..C 1.) P.roject l~' ASPEN P.roject I.cx::atian RIO . 1"""'-, ATrAalMENT 1. AND USE APPITCATICN FORM ~HEATRE IN THE PARK """ (J: 2) GRANDE PARK ART EARK (in:licate street address, lot & blOCk IllllDber, legal description where, awn:priate) 3) Present ZcrriinJ -PUBLIC 4) lDt Size 5) Aj;:plicant's~, 1\ddress & Thone * ASPEN' THF.ATRF..-TN~THE,'PARJ( PO BOX 8677, ASPEN CO 81611 303-925-9313 6) Representative's~, 1\ddress & Thone * MICHAEL FULLER 303-925-3021 CAROL LOWEN STERN 303-9Z5-9565 7) Type of Aj;:plication (please d:Jeck all that awly) : _ COrxlitional Use _ 'SJ:"'r'i ,,'1 Review ---'-' 0::D::0=ptual SPA X Final sPA _ 0::D::0=ptual Historic Lev. Final Historic r:ev. ---'-' 8040 Greenli.ne _. 0::D::0=ptual roo Minor, Historic r:ev. ,> _ stream Margin Final roo Historic. I:em:>litian r. - Mountain yiew Plane ~ Sulxlivisian ..U _ CorrlaDini~tion _ TextjMap Anarha=l1t _ HistOl:':i.C L'esignatian. '--- GM;:6 AllUl.u=lt _ lDt SplitjIDt Line Mjusbnent _ GM;:6 ~on 8) L'esa:iption of Exist:in; Uses (rw",r..,r ar.d' type of ex:ist::in::f structures; aw=x:unate sq. ft.; z.~'" of l=:h.v...o=; .arr;{ preI7iaJs awrovals granted to the prcperty) . A tent to be usede as a theatre 9) Description of Devel~lt Aj;:plication The tent to be erected will serve as a facility to produce live theatre during the months of June, July,August & September. To be erected May 15 and taken down Mid-September. 1.0) Have ya.l attached the follow:in;J? RespciJSe to At:tadlment 2, M:in:iJwm Snl-rni""c,ion Contents Respoose to At:tadlment 3, SJ:""<"'i f; C! Snl-rn; =ion Contents _ Respca.se to At:tadlment 4, Review st:an::lin:ds for Yoor Awlicatian (../ r-- ,-., PUBLIC NOTICE RE: ASPEN THEATRE IN THE PARK FINAL SPA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 1995 at a meeting to begin at 4:30 p.m. before the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission, 2nd Floor Meeting Room, City Hall, 130 S. Galena st., Aspen, to consider an application submitted by Aspen Theatre in the Park, requesting Final SPA approval to erect a theatre tent annually from May 15 to September 20. The property is located at the Art Park on the Rio Grande Parcel. For further information, contact Kim Johnson at the Aspen/Pitkin Community Development Department, 130 S. Galena st., Aspen, CO 920-5100 s/Bruce Kerr. Chairman Aspen Planninq and Zoninq Commission PUblished in the Aspen Times on April 15, 1995 ----------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- City of Aspen Account ?~~J- fv (cue-{ t.fte-w-u-f-vt.1'\ LI!Jp}erS'