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Home My WebLink Aboutbocc.res.025.1988 .y,__ � � ��.... �,......:.-�. ...... ... .. ... . .._..�.... ,. ... . �' x T � ��?.�.,.,. . _ . iyx� ,�r..-r i�(i�F�'I�Sf��`` i4` �'I' ��{S �,i� `-� I � y . � �+ti..��,��,1fr�C�`��jK�1 ��i �tjf�-�tl..��,Tn� �{�yfiI{ ��E �} f, �- .:�i.ia� i ri t�� j� - a 4 .�k�,�a.1�A�1. 3 ot �Y�,`��r �y�..L S�,�y. � � ��S�•-07��S A . .a�!��,,+y c� � +.l�tt�r a-.,��, . � ��.��§�� ..C M;.:��;�� i�1'-.�� y� �`� . . . . . , 4�. . .�+:�"5?:'... 1tv... . . . . . .a5 F RESOLLTPION oF THE BOARD OB COUNTY COMNIIS5IONERS OF PITKIN COUNTY, APPROVING Tf� GENERAL SIIBMISSYON OF THE ROARING FORIC RAILROAD COMMERCIAL GROWTS MANAGEMENT APPLICATION FOR , �{ - A RAILROAD STATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF STATE HIGHWAY 82 t_- ` � AND BRIISH CREER ROAD, REZONING TO AF-1 AND SPECIAL REVIEW �. t IISE OF THE OPERATION OF A TRAIN STATION IN T!� AF-1 ZONE �'� � DISTRICT, AND SPECIAL REVIEW APPROVAL OF A MASS TRANSPORTATION ` :,_;;� FACILITY AS AN ACTIVITY OF STATE ANA IACAL INTEREST '�`I Resolution No. 88-1'15 �� WHEREAS, at a regular meeting of the Board of County "�"-` Commissioners (hereinafter ^Baard") on February 23, 1988, the �,,� � _:��ij'.• . Board reviewed an application by the Roaring Fork Railroad (hereinafter "Applicant"j for general submission Eor subdivision ° - ':.-_k i`� .. and a Commercial Growth Management allotment, a request for a `!'`'-�q rezoning to AF-1 from RS-2o, an activity of State and Local ;;�,> ±`.'`':::`i interest, and a special review for a Train Station in the AF-1 ��`.;��-: zone dzstrict, and WFIfiREAS, the Board determined that the Railroad station is ',;u:;; appropriate on a lo acre parcel and, therefore, supports the � rezoning £rom RS-20 to AF-1. However, the Board encourages the ��=�+"� exploration of a more appropriate zone district by the Planning '�",;,=�'�:, sta£f as part of the Land Use Code simplification process; and :� �,-��'� `TF�RF.AR� the Planning Commission approved a 1041 hazard ' - review and scenic foreground review for thie parcel at a regular meeting on August is, 1988; and .. . �t ':'a ' - - WL�REAS, the Board of County Commissioners determined that ;':`:h>� ��` the comprehensive planning for the azea did not preclude the �,��;�- � ::i'?,.� :. - development of a transportation center at the proposed location; ;: ;� -z' :>`� and .,._; � . '==>�� :'�� ,K:- `.. �r . ,,�.. . .. ... ...__. ... � _�� .... . . , �.. � .... . _ .. .. . � � , s ,i ,u._,..��.,..: . . >.;� � . :. . _�...�- . � .�� ::.:.....:. . .. W _ , ,�k;.�a.f: . . z��;i.._:nG:. . . c.;74�"��,,,•i�%` . _ , . �4�:"r � ., . . ' r"+s3�� .�. (; . 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J 1 Y�-y �� y _b....�}� �;,�-�� . . . �`q'�,�wi+�F:t�IW1�.:.t�... � Resolution No. 88-�S Page 2 • NOW, TI�REFORE, BB IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners that they do hereby grant a g k-� pproval o€ the rezonin ':rs�.. i;;; of the proposed 10 acre parcel from RS-20 to AF^1 and the ` I'' '° � application for Special review for a Train Station in the AF-1 � _� Zone District, a mass transit facility as an activity of State � j and Local interest special review and General Submission for The ` ' i-. Roaring fork railroad Commercial Growth Management application, , �Ts .i with the following conditions: y` ;:.,, ��?;� General Conditians: '' :;'� 1) The applicanfis shall be bound by the following general ; conditions: '�''� a. All representations of the application shall be `= considered conditions of approval unless otherwise ��` stated below. b. Detailed submission sha13 be made within a year of this approval unless an extension is given by the Board of �'�� County Commissioners. ';-,� c. The railroad station portion of the application is solely for the purpose of operating a railroad and shall not be utilized for other commercial operations "`9 of any kind. d. The 10 acre parce2 shall be rezoned from RS-20 to AF-1, however, if a more suitable zone district is developed r between the time of this approval and detai].ed submissi,on the applicant sha11 be willing to rezone the "' property to that designation. , _� � `�'�? e. The applioants shall comply with all applicable State � -; and Federal regulations regarding the proposed activit- ;:�' :y ies prior to the commencement of the activity. � _ �} ; .? � f. The applicant shall not make any agreements which `�� result in the foreclosing of the Valley's potential of "` s,::;�. providing commuter service between Glenwood Sprinqs and �.- - Aspen. ,;�iS�: - ,.r.. ,.. :.*.�;�,d`e»::.. g. The applicant's commit to providing, at their marginal =`tr� °{ cast, the rails, the use of the right-of-way and the :�� '� 4.'.: fi� � �.� ' �. . .. `.. .. . .... .. :�( •'_ . . �. ..�� . , ... .'. . -......... . .. . �.. , ... ... . ..... . .. .. .. . . .. . � � � i � .. . . ., �� - � � ��.�v'�}" � � �.�Y.r � _ . . i!(� :�.;� ''��'. . a;� �t-r; R. �o i%;.,^!.�:,��: '.. < � �. � .,r: . � . _A��':.• ' . :�;�,��; . . . �� :�, �,�:�: � , . ��w. .:t. �T� � �'� tt::: r....fn.::• '�".:.4:,.,:��"��'� . ., ? � � . - ... . .. ...� .. � � . . . � �J��}!.v�kg tf5�tM'�i."� {" �"xs�'3{iy.tt ' SY Fq� R 'C�f�"�,yy �i1Frs �. ��'� j ` ,a��`�A �{� t"G� �13 � T a 5-, Y M�'��ts"�r�a ``�s .{f� r,�'�''r. a"'�;y'��y'n r _ - r<?� 1P .�a4 ; '!�i��fP i�=� 'r �}��,'�'�o ,l � �tt'�c�� Ti�� . �'� `�+�1�� a ,. .. .' 1 �t��r n d � S�5.�"� v�yr,��?,,,,�.t"t�i,ry� E .� �� Al'.hti ' ''4i,..�„�t�Zr yY�u.;;� i : . ,.`,a-r.a._.....> ��.MSk' °f.�f*"V';...`r_�-.!?.,.��,�i�. .��'�`�?..riiFAiFN. ..�{'..!.x :-1�:..�i�"+�Mwx4h{�ka'�NK?l:e 'iR�.rk.�.:..:.rxw.w..:w...t � Resolution No. 8$-�S Page 3 � statioh to a commuter servyce for the Roaring Fork " � Valley (any extra cost to the applicants would be paid '( by the commuter service) . b'••," '` h. Idling of trains shall be for no more than 30 minutes �: �.' ' maximum. c i i. The applicants shall commit that the use of the service '.c} road shall be restricted to emergency sitnations and i maintenance only. ;;*� �' ' j. Idling of baggage trucks shall not exceed 5 minutes. f; .' ,,:, r, �Y:=� k. The applicants shall participate in weed contzol A'>� measures as outlined by Jim Duke in a memorandum dated .� _ August 14� 1987. ' :j`<� 1. If waste rock should be uncovered during construction ' - or if mine dumps or tailings are being considered as - '.'=r road bed material the applicant shall notify and discuss it with Environmental Health. - �':�'' i Detailed Submission: �'��= 2) At the time of submittal of detailed submission, the appli- -_ cants shaZl meet the following oonditions: a. The applicant sha11 investigate the effects of the _°"`-� railroad operation on the rental car establishment at the airport and further congestion at the airport. �a°;� b. The appZicant shall develop a plan to ensure that the ;:; greatest number of rail passengers possible utilize s:;.� mass transportation or public transportation between - the railroad station and Aspen or Snowmass. This plan ' �,,y`� should include baggage handlinq and prepaid transit - ; into Aspen or Snowmass, as well as provide information b � -''-� an transit throughout the Valley. This plan should ��' have two parts, one for the ski season and one for non- _ - ski season when baggage constraints are greatly -:i reduced. 'y�-i a. The Transit Plaza's lane designations should be changed , �� to give priority to buses/vans/taxis and not private ;'' auto�s. � ''' � �;.; d. The applicant sha12 provide a minimum of 10-20 spaces �'- in their parking plan for use by the general public ��;. between the hours of 7 A.M, and 6 P.M. �',.;��'`�:_: �:�,: e. The applicant shall assist with the relocation of ��`j ,\ �'� . s4A�t,p,�g�. �tt�r°ra"ep�.::(.�... 3,. ... �...:.. .... . . .. . .-..... . . .. . .. . . _ � . . .. .. ... .. . . .-_.. _.. rY �} � �M �r . . -' _ ' . # # � y�r'ay� �:: � . . . .tiS��.l� 1 � , . (� . :�±.,�zr_�:��ti�' • ��4Y��i�. . . �� , .��a�, . },,.,,:�,,.ti�'i �' .�� ;�::::. , ,,,.,�.�..�.��..... ,~ :._ .._._....___. _ _ ..._. : „ _._...... _. . .� ..._. � s�r; .., ` '�" l��i ` ' �s�ri c i, �� ' ;{ b J c: � ; , fi,,{�� 'c`? �Sf �,�r�. °u M� *'��i' �'Ci' � � , `fs �., � �.j "..f�;�fti.i�t�,��r1�1j��.�r � tizi�-!.�T't `� g�1.a�r��k�41tr94�'�,-..�.� tM��.�� n��it �� ti{ .. . . ��v� � U i a° � �s�'#y3�1�y�k�''�u `�li a.� �i. '4 r�il.�,A�'h , r:��'`��k:�it��':�ly�S a r � ,�`�a�..�_.,-''. .�.�}��.�..�•��.x�.�'�.� +�t ;Yieaa...l� , ..�. t,X--rn2rf-=..ksKy. 5��,'"' - �:�.,a, Kz?`...Y9�� . - �6r Resolntion No. 88-:23 Page 4 " community facilities by either: � o providing adequate land for the relocation of the .9•,. Rodeo Lot on the RFR parcel; or �:°'.,'r, o if adequate land is not available, then access (. ` `-�� agreements shall be provided whzch allow the `, . County or appropriate group to access an adjacent j, � parcel should one be obtained for the purpose of providing a community facility, eg. Rodeo Lot, ° maintenance facilities. :'� �, _ ,?�' f. Carts used at the depot/platform area shall be electric .. �= .;,z� or non-motorized. �i ' � g. The applicant should investigate the impacts of this r proposal on the �ld Emma townsite to see if mitigation ...,.� beyond what the CDOH is doing will be necessary to preserve the historic structures in Emma. ':-� h. The applicant shall propose colors and materials for - -•' the facilities which shall blend with the existing landscape, _ i. The applicant shaJ.l ensure that sunlight reflected from � �-�_ any surface or portion of this project is not a hazarfl or nuisance to land uses or roadways in the area. '?i�� j. The aQplicants shall provide Aspen/Pitkin Environmental Health Department with a utility services plan map for - the Jaffee side of the project. - k. Tha applicants have committed to providing transit . - service into Aspen and Snowmass for all of their "� passengers on each arriving anc3 departing train. The ;::'tf applicant shall commit to physically transpor� at least .:'.�\_.� 50� of the trains passengers via transit. This 50� shall not include transit to a rental car facility. '! _ '='�� The applicants shall make a proposal regarding how to verify. that they are meeting their commitment. • `;�_,'� 1. At the time of detailed submissiori, the applicant shall ;y� present evidence that the proposal has been coordinated ,� with the State Highway Department. • ; ;_� , � m. At the time of detailed submission, the applicants " i'?;;''", shall provide evidence that the station is not within �j..`�,?,; - the avigation easement of the Pitkin County Airport. ,,�g� � ,,vy ; �r n. At the time of detailed submission, the applicant shall f:, provide evidence that the Pitkin County Clean Air � . f: `;�; .�<d ',�;;� -�� . . -_ : , . r ;:.. �_,. _ �yry�' _ . _ . -. . . :ks: y_�.. . . � �. . y;,� r y � � . . � . . � . L:':��i�(�� t� :.�1 r'�y�:�� . � _ � '_l'^4T�,-f.c� . • ,.;��Y'j;"::a�,°-:`:•}: ;t.��.W?'^,2,:r-.•.. .�0.,�'��: - . y �'"` �e �-`� � '�`,`. , ' �'�� _ ' ,;,::�:::. ::. ;; _ �- �- __._ ._._.,.._. .. --....... ._._ _. .. � �'�;: — . _,.. .,_... _.. ��,>,. . , wJ St:. �, n � � 3�p4��1P�y�!' �/F�.��{�,��1 S� �y SK ��'1 r� �� ,, � i�. . � t � n r,,, c�,' � �Fi r5._ r . $.� ��'S�s �fF'C�I�iY`5�1��. `^ y,�}m�,�e r N"'S�,�k'f�'� i � v -i ! �1i � �.�f � ._r . "�I .rt J +� H'j� 5 "f v:.?`k,� �:C e hl l� � � .. � i.,�� 'S� k (' �F y�tYai<'6 t i�f}iL ii� . ,7„✓ .�1<l� r ; ;�; .,��'�'� .5��`�+�.�'�,�.�*�� ..s.�r,�.,.t't�tJ.1 n� . � r..� � 'k k, r .�,� { -b...�,._:n...._.-._.:... .._ .�f' � d �r�k,[�`''! ��, !>'> � e �h-�' �r .,+, da+'�t.� � r A= � - . � _.5!rwit4.�kn-�i•.�: t....-<.rri;'-..�?ir'�.y!..C3:x:�'�19��!e�Peda+a��':ra�`z�..-..�.��?'.«Y:A,'.-b,.'�.�. .. Resolution No. 88- 1.�,�'_ Page 5 Advisory Committee has been provided with the oppor- tunity to comment regarding the application. �`:_, Final Plat Conditions: f `. �i:.: - 3) Prior to Final Plat approval, the applicants sha11 meet the following conditions: '? a. The applicant shall enter into a long-term agreement ! with RFTA which allows RFTA to utili.ze the Ttoaring Forlt :� Railroad Transit Plaza as a bus passenger tzansfer facility. ' �''"''� b. The applicant shall pzovide opportunities for the use =-=.'i of the Roaring Fork Railroad 5tation and facilities as a point for the transfer of passengers from regional to � .�� local transportation carriers; eg. Greyhound/Trailways to High Mountain Taxi. - 'r:�� c. Recognizinq potential liability prob�ems the applicants ." shall commit to providing public access to the pedes- trian bridge so that the bridge functions as part of �'I.�+=� the trails system. A public pedestrian/bicycle trail ' �y`�`'t easement across the bridge shall be shown on the plat. d. Rental cars shall be prohibited from being picked up or = dropped off at the RFR12 parcel. - e. The applicant shall ensure that the proposed plantings _ around the station are properly irrigated to ensure " proper establishment and growth. A landscaping bond shall be required prior to final approval. ��x f. All areas disturbed by construction, especially for the :`.::�� bridge, shall be adequa�ely revegetated by the appli- `:Yj�� cant within the time lines established by the bond ;:°� submitted prior to final approval. - -, _- g. The applicants shall campZy with the Housing conditions � ''__7 as liste@ in the Housing Authority memo dated July 29, :-.'y. 1987. t j Suilding Permit Condi.tions: � .� � i 4) Prior to the issuance oP a building permit, the applicants ��,�;•,,.� shall meet the following conditions: {y•,.,;- �.^„�*.` =i a. Prior to commencement of construction obtain an air 'd'' ` ?� pollution permit and Pile and Air Pollution Emissions >�.. ;� �. Notice from the Colorado Health Department, Air Quality -� _c`a1 Control Division. � .,'�, .:JF.,Y •Y. t�.� I a �� • � : `4(:{��RF'LI�...::�' ..:_i�.'.�. : ' ....... . . . . - . .. . . .. . ... ..._ .... . .. _. . . .. . :.. ....�,. ,'. .. .� �, .. ... . .��._ i��.9F' . . � �r��.'�'`^r � . . .. . _ .��:r..}l�rA.�=,-y�' . �.if'i.�j:y�'• .. . . .�.'�3?�"' �" . _ -o ' � . �k.i..�.y,y.�\�_ .' . .t�� . ��:';J:'• .. � . . . . ,�yi;,�„as.,��'- , L�y� 9 �•�i-xi }!. �.V �¢ � �� -.� �:;:�`.::. .__a�.�.a�,.� .,�,��« _.wv ��,Y.—---__ __ ��. : . , : .'_. _ ._---�,_:___....... ___..._...___, ... _ � .._.�,.....:_.._ ` ��.` �. . H � a�:fs�i'8. t✓�.. � e�� '.� y.( �C"� '�'y.�-"Sj'��r��l��ti if��l.� � J'�y �'�''St.�L t �='d��^ `�' �r } 4 ��. ,�+�,,".�,2�i�* 1..� v7+�y, � �{,**4a`,zi� 3�. 3 ;�,� _..��. ��'��:., .��L A , �'r�-e�«s��`�+�.:.,...: _ �� %� ,��z;., :. ,-� �,• ,. �� •..� . ; Resolution No. 8S-� Page 6 � . ib. Prior to commencement of construction the applicant shall develop a Fugitive Dust Control Plan for all � phases of the project and have it approved by the �,', I Aspen/Pitkin Environmental Health Department. , I �:�.:.: ',-� c. Prior to issuance of a buiZding permit the applicant � shall verify approval from the Rio Grand Railroad for " t � use of the railroad. -� NOW, TI�REFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Commission :,,�5 that it hereby grants Scenic Foreground Special approval and 1041 f.. .. •'.r�") '�� Wildlife and Geologic Hazard Review approval to the applicant. �.,r -�'�''?"^' APPROVED by the Commission at a special meeting on - '. _-_ f. •�r .��P../+� !j �/r18� 'r - ' "�'-''=' BOARD OF COIINTY CO24NIISSIONERS :�>� OP PITKYN COUNTY, COLI?RADO - ;��`-� By � 2 Fred Crowley, Chai --':- A ST: � .�3;�:; �..�� - J ette Jone Deputy `- ty Clerk :;� :,;F�>ti_ APPROVED AS TO FO . APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: _.a..5_-Y — �� (J - �/ /t l. l�ii � TYtomas F. Smith, County Alan Richman, Planning and � Attorney Developmerit Director �,� , * :a rfrr.3 � a r ' � � + _� � u� ��;.,: •_.r�., , Y�,;. _:g`' #� `°.:�� ,�;ta '„t-"..� ��\� .'�j/_"L,.�.� -%;µn\ �e,�,%,t x�"Y -�7,'1 � . ...;��..:..�_ .. : ....:....._:..__._.___" . ___.._._.,, ......_._.,. "t s-' �-�,�.u.. . ... . �...-..:_ _ ... . ._.. .. ' . ��.`�. �-'.,;: , .-._..:,,_ . .„ ..c,. ._...... , .. . . . �c;s'xY.i� i� - � .. ' . . � . �J�'�?`�'�""' .� . . -.. . . . •�n.:r�>"tS'`'� - . . . ^.k;,"+�C�t:'� . - . . . �s.�e."�: ` � o (i , � . tr��„s.; . .._ � � .a'��'� ' ' ��:A i��§�s�; ��' tw.�:'sw- " � � ,��i` �-� ` iY''°t" �.w�r.��, . ......__...,,._.�.aae.