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Home My WebLink Aboutbocc.ord.007.1990 _"�•�'„��— "yt�,�,: ��J � �Pt} ..i�'.�f{ a lt' .�al' 1� f�� , ��.�t f �.. --�. .: ! �' ' � , i 1z 3 5" � � Y , �{�F�a .[i ttt! tip , i .--i{,, , 1 ;' 2f �, r ,{ K q a �si i� r``�y^��R r:. ., �� c �' S w ,. i�,a,� b•� � r � re- ' � �•r-'~�1..7.0 4N�{�i��,��9�t::.r�S. .�'��. . ..,� '. _ . . ._ " �,,��-.Y.� .n d �'rAA f i i : ��, r�,s:, r ....'.»e�r}�;i'r,,. #326993 i�/OBi9r, 16:56 Fec �.QQ HFL 631 FG 53S ' � � Silvie Davis, Pitkin Cnty Cler•k, Doc �.U�� . • N# r(+� . , .... . w AN ORDINANCE OF Tf� BOA1Zll OF COUNTY COM[+IISSIONF.ILS �,� y �I � OF PITRIN COUNTY, COIARADO ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT d� ` - < h.� y ,,' TO SECTION 3-1.13 OF THE PITIQN COUNTY LAND USE CODE, N� Yc '•. � SCENIC FOREGROIIND OVERI�Y� TO INCLII�E RIDGELINE DEVEIAPMENT -n� ". ,. , .. . r �+ . . ..i;%�:''�';:� .: � Ordinance No. 90-�, �µ ��'r' �\ j_.i :�_:;� . �� .J n ro r WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners (hereinafter �ro •�,� Zn �.�ir.e>.;.��..�. � p "Board") has reviewed various alternatives to regulate visual2y �w r ,•.�.,'•::- � ;�` � obtrusive development within Pitkin County; and � ' � . � ° m • �� ' ;�� Wf�REAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission (hereinafter o '' �� n o� -�' � "Commission") reviewed the proposed Code Amendment at regularly �o � : L� � � - ^ scheduled meetings and work sessiorrs which were open to public �J� .a :�' comment on the following dates: September 25, 1989, November 7, o � � 1989, December 17, 1989, January 9, 1490, March 6, 1990, April � 17, 1990 ar►d May 8, 1990 at which time evidence and testimony was Q �. presented with respect to said regulation; and � > , � WHEREAS, the Commission recommended approval of the proposed jcode amendment on May 22, 2990 and mapping on June 19, 1990; and � WIiERF1gS, the Board reviewed the proposed amendment at first ' ? reading on June 26, 1990, and second reading held as a public ,: � hearing on August 14, 1940 and September 11, 1990, at which time k '� � . evidence and testimony was presented with respect to the proposed � �. amendment. � � WHEREAS, 1041 Hazard Areas may be in conflict with `} � preservatiun of scenic areas, the Board acknowledges that 1041 � : � issues may take precedence over scenic concerns and these issues � a�` ' N shall be reviewed on a case by case basis. �� ` � °�"' - ��, �,:�:�; : :_, � . �.� . ., �,__. , . -. :.. , : ; �.� . .. � � . 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'r+� �;3z� ` t, ' ' , , �: � �l�i��.� �� '' x:�. �i �' ,y�f i ��;: _�go ��-� 'la ;':�•-+ `}_ .r1.. �!. �f( � � 1 l �� %`E . _ . . .. . _..:..d�!�,.:c`�..wn ;tv...... _..... . . . . }��`�'�:c.tt.'5-d �. . �._. ... � .. . . f..y ��4�; i � t. ,.: . r�#��,�`.,: • � #326993 lfi ',�"t lt'.��i.•... /48/9�? 16:56 Rec �.Gi� bF: 631 P� 536 - ' • Silvia bavis, Pitkin Cnty C1erk., Doc �.00 - ' �� Ordinance No. 90-fj� �o � Page 2 a•y .. r, NOW, T�REFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board that it does �r < F.J . . . � , � N,� I hereby approve an amendment to the Pitkin County Land Use Code to N � �w':,�r",j;: � � include ridgeline development regulations within the Scenic �'� � rt r�:'; Foreground Overlay regulation and to rename this Section (3-1.13) �;� �f`r��s j { of the Pitkin County Land Use Code "Scenic Overlay". Section �r'� •. � n. � 3-1.13 shall be repealed and reenacted to read as follows: � n � Y� '��'.. � =�. � ; 3-1.13 Scenic Overlay . -,��-�. �' �. ; _ � . (A) Intent a� j ' i n P ,��:;� The intent of the Scenic Oyerlay is to establish a� �o ( . � -• •.,•� scenic conservation area which incZudes those lands • - � ; which are proximate to and most visible from State �i i Highway 82 and Brush Creek Road with specific cot�cerns ,�, for the areas which constitute the visual entrance cA � "image" and passaqe through Aspen and Pitkin County. `� a The Scenic Overlay also identifies the need to maintain � ? a natural ridgeiine silhouette against the sky and to steer development away from ridgelines throughout the County as viewed from public roadway corridors. The '• ; scenic overlay corridor is interpreted to insure that (� i these developments are designed to compliment the -1 natural landscape and the natural features within the , public viewplane in order ta obtain •an aesthetically pleasing, rural atmosphere. j (B) Applicability of Regulations . �; Development on any parcel of land which falls within or is crossed by the Scenic Overlay on the officially � � adopted Pitkin County Zoning Maps shall be subject to review to determine the conformance of the development �.� with the evaluation criteria identified below. The �..� , � w: scenic overlay maps include mapped ridgelines, scenic �rr � -�� foreground areas and public viewplanes. T°�� ' � ; Development shall be de�ined as any construction, � vegetation or grading activity which changes the basic ' �� character or use of a parcel of land or which .,..� � � significantly alters the visibility of an existing use ;'� :; '� from a public riglit-of-way as identified in Section s�";>'.: �� B(1) below. , y:�„' � �-;;: p ''" - � ?;, ,=; � Y�� ry+�s�,�-,z� . .z _, ,.'.�,�.. , _..� .., _ '.'` •:>' — "� 'i`,K ta �•i� . . . . . .. r . �Y''�„ : 4 � '. . . . . �. t�.�y��' �,,, �"�c��}�'��. . .. , . �'.•. `` . �C ��..��1� -.. .. . � .. . ,� . ' _ ,�•.�r . �:r. � .}.t T� y."�`� ..�T _ . r .�.19. . . . . r�=L . Ewl I��i'�'S.': . .. . ., �. ._� - . . t'. k F .Y��!.: �('(.Y . . ��.�•.. �' \� • 4.'�fr� ,, . .. � . `� . . n�.,e� <,- . . . , . . �� .. . �t;:., � .� . �; . � . . � - . � . ,�.aq- . . �4��f�rE�' .. .� _ . . . . � . i Y i '�.y�r ' , .,i.• , . . . � .. � . . �,r•�� ` �. . t��..,f,.t � . �� .... 15�y.' � � . . . . ' .M . .,�+ ,- �� .. Y ' � .. .- . _. ..� il �' ytA �� qv'^ .z,•�.s C ii-' �.� 4 ..�� , t/�e�h,�<t � r 4 r.i r y ;�; t ;x.,t'a. i ?r, ,� i�5j.�;Y y� � . ' .�.�..C'.�F��ldi4yi�.�p1`SRl.�,7D!"R�Y.s t ��.'.�Lta��'��`�y.�!Aii.� . - J .n . `•�*'S .> >.. ..n 'x�-j 7 i _ . �}�'lS�� i,i, • , , • .. • , #i'26993 1U/OB/9�� 16::,6 Rec #,c)t� Eh; 631 FG 537 . - Silvia Davis, FitF:in Cnty Clerk� Doc $.UO �� . Ordinance No. 90-� �W � < o � Page 3 �.cn a � ; . o � (1) Scenic Area: Those areas identified� on the adopted y G ,' SCe111C OVeZ'ldy IDdps� The scenic overlay maps are attached < <'� I ;Y':'�'-:; �•� F.s��:,...' to thia Ordinance as EXHIBIT "A". The m � i .� mapped areas are identified as viewed � from the � followin ublic ri ht-of wa s: �'� '� 4 P 9 Y � ��k�.� �. a. State Highway 82 �� , b. Brush Creek Road � � ?�.� ,:: (C) Exemptions ,r� ,t m ,�'': - (1) The specific development or use is covered by a current Y� ' � building permit; � . �!; -� c� . (2) All interior remodels which do not change any outside '�a � = visual aspect of the structure. d� • - o :!..� n o� M` (3) Lots within platted subdivisions approved by the BOCC, �a �3 which have designated building envelopes. C � (4) Metes and bounds parcels with designated building �� envelopes approved after January 1, 1988. This includes w _ parcels which have received 1041 approvals and vested N � riqhts (Reso 88-95). (D) Planning Director Sign-Off (1) The applicant shall demonstrate that development within � the mapped scenic overlay is insignificant and will not impact the visual quality of the �ridgeline or overlay area. In this case the Planning Director may approve development with conditions upon a finding that: � a. Development cannot be seen from the designated corridors as defined in Section (B) (1), or • -- b. In the case of additions or remodels of S� = existing homes, visible development is thirty `• percent (30$) or less, of the existing square ' '�• .� footaqe of the structure, or � `� c. For areas not mapped within the Scenic Overlay but ' � included in Ridqeline mapping, such development `_�.:. �- shall not break a ridgeline. '�� (E) Review criteria for development within the Scenic Overlay and Rid eline ma '��" '�� g pping shall be as follows: � �+:.•;:;,y:. �:41�:':�r"��. (1) Whether the development has utilized existing _ topography and natural vegetation, such as ridges and '��- , ��. ;K' - •.'� � . :'�,i _ tl:�" �..,....,a....:}t�z .,p� .. . __-`. . . . . � r;�: . �„ . . �� s`�� ' . y�0�'� ' � '� fi�+ . , i!v G�.i'4•f,� 1.�aY . � . �h��'� . ., ' ..(� . �pit'�" - . � `y�<�; . . ��y" .r, �- .. � x. ,�,.; „h1 . a t+.L�y�':AS. . . � . � � ':^ .t�' . . . �C�'L'E'l. . .' . . , . �,,�'.�� ' . , . �:;,. • • �� ,., ��_: y j , � �;• , y i. , !}i.,;�_• \ .. .......I.k.� .. tR'' �K��' � ...., ... .. . , ., I�F� � � . ' ..� �"i�r _ . . . . .. � . . � ;. r=�r , . .i; '�` � ��' ��. 1'�'` � P � . 1 - �1 3 �! 3� �I \ � i�,/ A.i,! 'e.<.-•_ .. � 1l � S �� ,�J,4 d 't {�tt i.�i�rri r. .Z !�(J� �.. �� x y��S `'': � � _�2.��*^4�..�.�'.'f i�'�`�ia�X1��3XlR$�:'LL4. ...s�� ... .... . .. _� ' l t-.„ .2 �� ..'.�'u�Y� i��+'.' �1.�4 :bil�AL_'Y's�'};;... -� 1� • . • . . �•s�6YV�i I�J/C�B/9v 16:56 Rec �.Ot7 E�K. 631 PG 538 - . Silvia �avis, Fitk:in Cnty Cler•k, Doc S.�)O ; . N� ,.•r,� f+i� . drdinance No. 90-�7 � ' Page 4 �.� . a -�r � hills to screen buildings to the maximum extent w o • :��: possible. < <:� `.' ...� `;�r;.,.: - � N t�J 4 � �. (2) Whether the development has been designed to compZement 4 � �� the natural topography of the land, includinq, whenever �° _ ,� �. ossible and a � �'°�:?� P ppropriate, the utilization of innovative •�� architectural techniques such as earth sheltered design �•� • naturaZ materials and coloring, non-reflectability and � c, ��'�� " � clustering of structures on the least visible portions ��'� of the site. �.�, � � .: � � � (3) Whether the development�s height and bulk has been � : �"�°°' ` �;'� ; designed to avoid, to the maximum extent possible, the m� r �t• ' visibilit of buildin s from the hi hwa and �'' Y 9 9 Y Public �� -3;:�.. _ viewplanes. .. i._° ; m , �� o� �! {4) The proposed structure shall be placed so it does not ° p. ��_''� , break a ridgeline, unless there are no alternate 1a ' 'x building sites on the lot. �"p �`° ' J T1 � �� (5) Whether the proposed development has avoidec3 the �, - location of uses on the highest ground or most visible w portion of the site as viewed from State Iiighway 82 and �� public right-of-ways, identified in Section (B)(1). (6) Whether the development has been located outside of the designated Scenic Overlay, or on a suitable site at the ` greatest distance possible from State Highway 82 and �. identified ridgelines. (7) Whether the development has been landscaped in accordance with the adopted State Highway 82 Corridor � Iandscape guidelines and has preserved natural vegetation, to the maximum extent possible, including the avoidance of development within irrigated meadows. Existinq veqetation shall be maintained to the maximum extent possi.ble, while usinq existing vegetation to screen development. A landscaping plan shall be „�- submitted by the Applicant and approved by the Planning and Zoninq Commission. �+ ' £: � �., (8) Whether the development's exterior lighting has been , +� designed in such a manner that light sources, such as facade and landscape 13ghting, wiZZ not be seen from Y 1, public righf-of-ways as xdentified in Section (Bj (1). } �� In addition, an application shall be consistent with ='. �``� the lighting regulations identified in the Pitkin ' County Land IIse Code. . � � y' .�r .-�; 'b�; .: (9) Landfprms and earth moving shall generally not be � {;:�' �.; _ acceptable as the sole measure of compliance with these �.�, � _ :R �, i "'�:. � ;;ti:� �� i:�u . ..�:;:,- .�,v�P .-:��.,'.- . ... . _ . .. . . . ... . . �� , . ~ .� � � . �'.�'�`� � . �t�� .. . • . - . u c�^��y :-, , .,•. .. ':ir� �.�� ''+F^... . . . dlT��` S4' " � . . � .:.R. .. 4Y�� , . � ,Z�•, . ' . e� �!!}i_ . . , �,'�^:�. t�, p M F.-�. . . . � . � r�tlk�ir- �"� . . . � u zY� � .�.. . � . . 3��w* � � . - ,., �w.., ' . ' � _ � .' z'�+P (�* i. � �"'i'q�}2.�: . t .. � .. .. .. ..�i��i� � � . . ' . - ,�t, � ' ` ?t�'� . .�.n�.,».q..� , r;::: �� ,,.�� , .. , 4 # � ( ' ' • . � � 1' .y ; � ' R�,-�' . . .. . �� t� A' z`' _i, � a. � �i ��`J�? 3; � . .� �ry,�'k `t". . . �.. ��1K5��1,.�iu5..�-• .. " ��'4�< -:,-x� .. .vd�'t . ... i�.�,.. .v�:.Y( _.n.+t� �.. Ya.,. „�"x��i j�`�-��;: ��iS�E..rt, , . _ s��bvY.3 lD/ne/90 16:�6 Rec �.UG HK 631 R6 5�g � , 5ilvia Davis, Pitkin Cnty Clerk, Doc �.4� Ordinance No. 90-07 �-w Page 5 `� • �-cn a -� regulations. However, they may be utilized in e J 'i�:. � conjunction with other site techniques designed into � ° �''"°� �-,:"�.. the development plan. These methods may be acceptable "'� � ��'�^x� -� ... when utilized as one of several methods to complement N P ; � •• and etthance development, rather than as the single ,� � i t�. ; device for screening development from view from the "' " '-`�:�,.<;?"'? State Highway 82 Carridor and as mapped. �*- �," ' �._a .:y?''.-:.<, .• (10) Whether the development has been designed so as to �� avoid, to the maximum extent possible, any Scenic � 1;:-:.... Vie lane identified on the ado ted State Hi hwa 82 ,�� '�"'w Corridor Master Plan and Down P Valley Comprehe sive �� :�3��;;,`, �� Plan. � �a � m '�. 3 C� = (il) In the case where 1041 Hazard Areas may be in conflict �^ ' with preservation of scenic areas, the Board m �: �� -j � acknowledqes that 1041 issues take precedence over o� ;; . scenic concerns. These issues shall be reviewed on a � P :� case by case basis. �no � (F) The Planning and Zoning Commission shall review the L�� - - development for its conformance with the above criteria, and w ; � shall finally approve (including such revisions or ,� conditions as may be appropriate) or deny the proposal at a � " Public Hearing as noticed pursuant to Section 6-3.4(d). , (G) Appeal Procedures ' � (1} Any person adversely affected or aqgrieved by a decision of the Plahninq Director may appeal to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The app2icant may present his or her application, evidence and testimony to the Planning and Zoning Commission at a scheduled - public hearing naticed according to the standards of Section 6-3.4(d). The Planninq Commission shall make a ' determination at such hearing as to whether or not to uphold, modify or reverse the deaision made by the Planninq Director. � (2) Any person adversely affected or aggrieved by a � '" °� � �° decision of the P2anning Commission may appeal to the � Board of County Commissioners. The applicant may '''1� present his or her application, evidence and testimony • to the BOCC at a scheduled public hearing noticed �: accor@ing to the standards of Section 6-3.4(d). The ,•�} � ;:.y BoCC sha12 make a determination at such hearing as to ;:_ ahether or not to uphold, modify or reverse the �hh ;;>' decision made by the Planninq Commission. The decision �`�,A.,, ^ of the Board shall be the final acfion of the County. �•'-':`'``; t ;sai. - ��, .�.: ,.y. � ;;�;<; , ' �'`-''.. : �,ES„ ....r_ t,ti � -. -. ^• ., ' �1.'� y. .�1?.', �, Fa y�ar.� .. - . � � . �i� b� � ' y�... . . . �"+tyl,�' -�� ' .I,} �af. } 7 . , 1d`��\.�i ' . . ' . ' 1Y � . �1MjT . 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W�Y�f�� Y,. 1 4�"`t; . - ' , ` . #3c45'9:3 1�7/�B/90 16::,6 Rec �.40 BK fi31 F'6 S40 .t -' , • - Silvia Davis, Pitkin Cnty Clerk, Doc 5.9n tn � ; • ,r td ,j.;:��. t. .. � OZ'C�llidhC6 NO. 90-� `�'• N -`�� Page 6 � o �., . � {H) Review of Regulation Effectiveness � N �� a r.� � � ; (2) Prior to the one (1) year anhiversary of the adoption � i, ' '; of this regulation, the Planninq and Zoning Cominission �'0 ��f °`�_ : and BoCC shall review the effectiveness of this fi ��r'`• + regulation. µi � APPROVED upon first reading and set for public hearing this �� /� r�+A �C 26th day af June, 1990. � '� n �r.., APPROVED upon second reading and public hearinq this ��"1 m� r` � _ �� -s 1 �� - • h` - day of , 1990. , - � - o�: • =�;;� PUBT,ISI�D after adoption in The Aspen Times on the �p�7 ,°, o, �} 1 ,p r � � day of ��/��.der , 1990. �o �� ,�cy _ -� BOARD OF COUNTY C01yMISSIONERS � � OP PITKIN CODNTY, COLORADO '•{ - Bl!��/l 1�(�,f..t V 1(.�C1/l:.�L ��: • Herschel Ross, Chairperson � A T: � U anette Jon ?. eputy'Cow►t Clerk ` APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTSNT: :`t�". _�_ C � :�. � Thomas F. 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