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HomeMy WebLinkAboutpitkin.pz.min.02.05.2008COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2008 PLAZA ONE CONFERENCE ROOM Commissioners Present: Paul Rudnick, Chainnan Marcella Larsen Jay Murphy Sid Smock Mirte Mallory Staff Present• Mike Kraemer Lance Clarke Bonnie Waechtler I. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Rudnick called the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to order at S:O1P.M. II. COMMENTS: A. COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Smock expressed disappointment at the P&Z turnout for the Music School Application. B. PLANNING STAFF: Next meeting on February 19, is ajoint meeting with the BOCC at 4 P.M, to discuss Historic Guidelines. Future meeting dates for the Aspen Music School review by the BOCC were given. The. C. PUBLIC: None III. OLD BUSINESS: 1. RIESER GMOS COMPETITION FOR RURAL AREA NEW LOTS OR PARCELS, ACTIVITY ENVELOPE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, AND CONCEPTUAL SUBMISSION STAFF PERSON: MIKE KRAEMER • Applicant: Arnold R & G Family LP • Applicant's Representatives: Stan Clauson and Associates, Inc., Michelle Thilbeault • Summary of Request: The Applicant is requesting 11,500 square feet of floor area for 2 initial development rights. Concurrently, the Applicant has also requested Conceptual Subdivision approval for a three lot subdivision, activity envelopes for the newly created lots, and Special oonnr!t e~ ~ Review for a CDU however these items will be addressed once the minimum threshold is achieved. Commissioner Mallory joined the meeting at 5:10 P.M Mr. Kraemer proceeded with his presentation as outlined in his memorandum to the Commissioners. The staff recommends a score of 22, meeting threshold. Representative Michelle Thilbeault gave a short presentation. A short discussion was held on the water supply, comment letters and the envelope areas. Commissioner Murphy moved that they recommended approval to the Board of County Commissioners for the RIESER GMQS COMPETITION FOR RURAL AREA NEW LOTS OR PARCELS ACTIVITY ENVELOPE, DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND CONCEPTUAL SUBMISSION with recommended staff scorin Commissioner Smock seconded, Chairman Rudnick called the question, and motion passed 5 to 0 0876 SNOWMASS CREEK LLC GMOS COMPETITION FOR RURAL AREA NEW LOTS OR PARCELS ACTIVITY ENVELOPE, DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND CONCEPTUAL SUBMISSION STAFF PERSON: LANCE CLARKE • Applicant: 0876 Snowmass Creek LLC • Applicant's Representatives: Grafton Smith • Summary of Request: The Applicant is requesting that a new lot be created and that it be granted an allocation 5,750 square feet of floor area through the 2007 GMQS competition for Rural Area new lots or parcels. The application is also for Conceptual Subdivision and Activity Envelope. If the application is successful in receiving the GMQS allocation requested, the subdivision and activity envelope will be reviewed by the P&Z at a subsequent meeting. Ultimately, the Applicant would have to submit for Site Plan and Scenic Review. Mr. Clazke proceeded with his presentation as outlined in his memorandum to the Commissioners. After working with the Applicant staff recommended a scoring of 23, which passes threshold. The Applicant has also agreed to give RFTA $35,000, more than the originally $25.000 offered. OOOt)~?? Mr. Smith went over the points of the application, with the Board. A lengthy discussion followed. Commissioner Larsen moved that they recommended approval to the Board of County Commissioners for the 0876 SNOWMASS CREEK LLC GMOS COMPETITION FOR RURAL AREA NEW LOTS OR PARCELS. ACTIVITIY ENVELOPE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND SUBMISSION with recommended staff scoring. Commissioner Smock seconded. Chairman Rudnick opened the meeting to public comment, there being none, and meeting was closed to public comment. Chairman Rudnick called the question and motion passed 5 to 0 3. TANGUAY continued. 4. PERRY LAND USE CODE AMENDMENT STAFF PERSON: LANCE CLARKE • Applicant: David Perry and Kathy McDevitt • Applicant's Representatives: Stan Clauson Associates, Inc. • Summary of Request: The Applicant has proposed to amend Land Use Code Section 9-20-30 (Separation of Platted Substandard Size Lots or Parcels) in a manner that would allow consideration of subdivision of his property, and perhaps other properties. Mr. Clarke proceeded with his presentation as outlined in his memorandum to the Commissioners. Staff recommended denial of the proposed Land Use Code changed. The primary reason for denial is that staff does not know the ramifications of this proposal on the county as a whole. Stan Clauson, of Stan Clauson and Associates, introduced David Perry and Kathy McDevitt. He spoke to the history of the properties and its transfers, and sometime around 1962 the parcel became known as Tracts, in the Mathew to Marci transfer. Lengthy discussion on the parcel division took place. Commissioner Rudnick opened the meeting to public comment. Chris LaCroix, representing the Applicant, asked the Commissioners to consider this application in light of "fairness", not a strict code standard. ~~f~~~nZ Chairman Rudnick asked the Applicant if they would prefer to table Commissioner Larsen moved to table the PERRY LAND USE CODE AMENDMENT. Commissioners asked the Applicant to look into possible "unintended consequences" of an amendment and to consider "benefits" that could be offered to the County in situations of "infill". Commissioner Mallory seconded the motion, Chairman Rudnick called the question, motion passed 4 to 1, with Commissioner Smock opposing IV. NEW BUSINESS: 1. MEADOWOOD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT AMENDED SERVICE PLAN STAFF PERSON: MIKE KRAEMER • Applicant: Meadowood HOA • Applicant's Representatives: Gary Beach, Beach Resource Management • Summary of Request: The Applicant has submitted a Service Plan for the purpose of establishing a metropolitan taxing district. This District will provide parks and recreation, street improvements, water distribution, safety protection, solid waste disposal, and public transportation improvements. Chairman Rudnick commented on his general opposition to Metro Districts. Commissioner Larsen commented on her general support of the application. Chairman Rudnick and Commissioner Larsen left the meeting at 6:55 P.M., to attend precinct caucus meetings. Mr. Kraemer proceeded with his presentation as outlined in his memorandum to the Commissioners. The Applicant's Representative, Gary Beach, went over the proposal Acting Chairman Mallory handed out a letter, on behalf of the Aspen Nordic Council. (Attached Exhibit A) The Aspen Nordic Council would like to see consideration given to the Nordic Master Plan. Acting Chairman Mallory opened the meeting to public comment. Steve Wicks, the President of the Meadowood Homeowners Association, spoke in favor of the District Alan Bush, Secretary for the Meadowood Homeowners Association, explained that this allows merely for them to continue the way it always has been and clear up the liability issues. Calvin Deeks, a homeowner in Meadowood, wanted to clarify that this is coming from the homeowners, and that the issue of liability is a big issue for the homeowners. Chairman Mallory closed the meeting to public comment Commissioner Smock moved that they recommend approval to the Board of County Commissioners for the MEADOWOOD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT SERVICE PLAN. Commissioner Murphy seconded the motion, Motioned died, a new motion created. Chairman Mallory moved that they recommend approval to the Board of County Commissioners for the MEADOWOOD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT SERVICE PLAN. with staff recommendations 1, 2 and 4, and add a condition that the Meadowood Metropolitan District will work with County Community Development and the Nordic Council to create substantial compliance with the adopted Pitkin County Nordic Master Plan. Commissioner Smock seconded the motion, Chairman Mallory called the question, motioned passed 3 to 0:. V. ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned at 7:35 P.M. Respectfully submitted: Bonnie Waechtler. r~ l? n,~r ~~..