HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOCC Packet 12192012 Minutes PITKIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Rio Grande Meeting Room
(Commissioner Ittner Not Present)
WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 24,2012
11:00 AM Pitkin County Cares Reception
12:00 Pitkin County Cares Awards
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT, COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
CONSENT ACTIONS
1. Approval of Work Session Minutes of September 25 and October 2, Regular Meeting Minutes of
October 10, 2012
2. Resolution Appointing Citizen Board Members, Charlotte Anderson
CONSENT ACTIONS-lst Readings, Set for Public Hearing on November 14th
3. Resolution Accepting a Grant Offer from the Community Office for Resource Efficiency, Jack
LVheeler
CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING,2"d Readings
4. Ordinance Amending Title 9 (Roads and Public Places) of the Pitkin County Code by Adding a New
Section 9.08 Titled Address Standards, Ginny Bultman, Bruce Romero, Cindy Houben(to be
continued to November 14)
5. Ordinance Accepting a Conservation Easement and Conveyance of Climbing Areas on Red Butte
Ranch Subdivision- Barb D'Autrechy
6. Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of the Kanan Parcel-Barb D'Autrechy
7. Ordinance Approving the Purchase of Columbines At Elk Run Unit 603 for the Pitkin County
Employee Housing Inventory and Authorizing the Chair to Execute The Necessary Documents,
John Redmond, Brian Pettet, Jon Peacock
LAND USE CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING
1. WCCP 1 LLC, WCCP2 LLC, Compass for Lifelong Discovery PUB Master Plan Amendments,
Amendment to BOCC Resolution No. 036-2008, Subdivision Exemption for Lot Line Adjustments,
Activity Envelope Review, Minor Amendment to Development Permit, (Continued to 11/14/12), PH
(PN 8/23/12), S. Wolff
2. WCCP1 LLC, WCCP2 LLC, Compass for Lifelong Discovery Rezoning, 2"d Reading, (Continued to
11/14/12), S. Wolff
LAND USE PUBLIC HEARING
3. Anthes/Brown Constrained Site TDR, Designation to Historic Register& Historic Incentives,
(Continued from 9/12/12), PH(PN 4/5/12), S Wolff
LAND USE ACTIONS
4. Appeal of Stein Activity Envelope Review, S. Wolff
5. Le Chamonix Code Amendment, 2"d Reading, (Continued from 9/26/12), M. Kraemer
6. Le Chamonix Rezoning to RMF, 2"d Reading, (Continued from 9/26/12), M. Kraemer
7. Le Chamonix Conceptual Subdivision Submission/PUD, 2°d Reading, (Continued from 9/26/12), M.
Kraemer
BOCC OPEN DISCUSSION
ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
OCTOBER 25,2012
NWCCOG—Call In Meeting
AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 24. 2012
PLAZA ONE MEETING ROOM
NOTE: For all staff memorandums and associated documents, including additional
exhibits submitted to the record, refer to the BOCC PACKET FOR OCTOBER 24, 2012.
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Michael Owsley called the Board of County
Commissioners Regular Meeting to order at 12:00 PM.
COUNTY COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Michael Owsley, Jack HatField,
Rachel Richards, and George Newman
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: Rob Ittner is on vacation
PITKIN COUNTY CARE AWARDS:
The following people and organizations were each given a Proclamation by BOCC
Chairman Michael Owsley as part of the Pitkin County Care Awards for their volunteer
work in Pitkin County:
Marc Lipman, Aspen Elks Club Lodge #224, Dorothea Farris, Beth Meager, Aubrey
Wolfe, Amy Gordon and Barry Gordon, Alexandre "Alex" Roy, Bobby Mason, Gail
Mason, and Peggy Johnston
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA:
There are no deletions to the agenda, but there is one addition. There wilt be an
Executive Session added to the end of today's meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: Commissioner Richards, Commissioner HatField and
Commissioner Newman all spoke about the upcoming election and how Colorado is a
swing state. They urged everyone to either vote by mail, early vote from October 22
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through November 2 at the County Clerk's office or vote on Election Day at your polling
place.
CONSENT ACTIONS:
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' WORK SESSION
MEETINGS OFSEPTEMBER 25, 2012 AND OCTOBER 2, 2012 AND REGULAR
MEETING OF OCTOBER 10, 2012 — MOTIONS TO APPROVE
STAFF• LYNDEE R. DEAN/JEANETTE JONES. CLERKS TO THE BOCC
Due to various Commissioners being absent for some of the above meetings, the
following motions were made.
Commissioner Richards moved to approve the September 25, 2012 and October
2, 2012 Work Session minutes. Commissioner Hatfield seconded the motion.
Motion passed 4 to 0 with Commissioners Owsley, Hatfield, Richards and
Newman voting aye and Commissioner Ittner not present.
Commissioner Hatfield moved to approve the October 10, 2012 Regular Meeting
minutes. Commissioner Owsley seconded the motion. Motion passed with
Commissioners Owsley, Hatfield, and Richards voting aye, Commissioner
Newman abstaining and Commissioner Ittner not present.
READING ON RESOLUTION APPOINTING CITIZEN BOARD MEMBERS — MOTION
TO APPROVE
STAFF• CHARLOTTE ANDERSON, EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
The following citizens are being appointed:
Steve Stunda, Housing Authority (regular)
Peg McGavock Senior Services (regular-term #1)
Laurie Moore Senior Services (regular-term #1)
Commissioner Hatfield moved to approve the Resolution appointing Citizen
Board Members as presented. Commissioner Newman seconded the motion.
Motion passed 4 to 0 with Commissioners Owsley, HatField, Richards and
Newman voting aye and Commissioner Ittner not present.
CONSENT ACTION — 1ST READING, SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON NOVEMBER
14, 2012:
FIRST READING ON RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT OFFER FROM THE
COMMUNITY OFFICE FOR RESOURCE EFFICIENCY (CORE) — MOTION TO
APPROVE ON FIRST READING AND SET SECOND READING AND PUBLIC
HEARING TO NOVEMBER 14, 2012
STAFF: JACK WHEELER, PITKIN COUNTY FACILITIES
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County Manager, Jon Peacock proceeded with the presentation on this item in Jack
Wheeler's absence. Mr. Peacock explained this item to board listing those projects for
which the grant funds will be used.
Commissioner Hatfield moved to approve the Resolution accepting a grant offer
from the Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE) on first reading and
set second reading and public hearing to November 14, 2012. Commissioner
Richards seconded the motion. Motion passed 4 to 0 with Commissioners
Owsley, HatField, Richards and Newman voting aye and Commissioner Ittner not
present.
CONSENT PUBLIC HEARINGS — 2"° READINGS:
SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9
(ROADS AND PUBLIC PLACES) OF THE PITKIN COUNTY CODE BY ADDING A
NEW SECTION 9.08 TITLED ADDRESS STANDARDS — MOTION TO CONTINUE
SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARINGTO NOVEMBER 14, 2012
STAFF: GINNY BULTMAN AND BRUCE ROMERO OF COMMUNICATIONS AND
CINDY HOUBEN, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Commissioner HatField moved to continue this Ordinance to November 14, 2012.
Commissioner Richards seconded the motion.
Chairman Owsley opened the hearing to public comment. There being none he
closed the public hearing and called the question.
Motion passed 4 to 0 with Commissioners Owsley, HatField, Richards and
Newman voting aye and Commissioner Ittner not present.
SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A
CONSERVATION EASEMENT AND CONVEYANCE OF CLIMBING AREAS ON RED
BUTTE RANCH SUBDIVISION — MOTION TO APPROVE, WITH DIRECTION TO
STAFF
STAFF: BARB D'AUTRECHY, OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS
Dale Will gave Barb D'Autrechy's presentation in her absence as shown in her Agenda
Item Summary.
DIRECTION TO STAFF - Commissioner Richards said that she realized that this is not
necessarily something for Dale Will, but in terms of the larger rezoning she would love
to have staff check in on how some of those other conditions of approval are being
exercised. Two of things were one, re-vegetation of the sage brush area that was going
to be restored as a natural area. And two, there was going to be an allowance to let
some of the corner of the meadow next to Deer Hill begin to re-grow with native
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vegetation so that there would be more of an access corridor and kind of a safety zone
for the wildlife that use that area.
Commissioner Owsley said that although he appreciates the Hurst gift on this, it didn't
quite work right as the County had to wait three years after an approval to work out the
arrangements to get it. He said that something is lacking in our approval process. He
said that his preference would be to link these kinds of things to final approval that we
give the applicant. In other words, these representations of easements shouldn't take
three years to achieve. They should be done as soon as the applicant is willing to give
them. Then, their application should become effective. It's an impediment if we don't
get it done in an expedited manner. He said that he thinks it's incumbent upon the
County to change their approval process when we get grants like this. He deeply
appreciates it, but three years is too long to wait for this.
Commissioner Newman moved to approve the Ordinance Accepting a
Conservation Easement and Conveyance of Climbing Areas on Red Butte Ranch
Subdivision. Commissioner Richards seconded the motion.
Chairman Owsley the hearing to public comment. There being none he closed
the public hearing and called the question.
Motion passed 3 to 1 with Commissioners Newman, Richards, and Hatfield voting
aye and Chairman Owsley voting nay, for reasons stated above, and
Commissioner Ittner not present.
SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF THE KANANPARCEL— MOTION TO APPROVE
STAFF: BARB D'AUTRECHY. OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS
Dale Will gave Barb D'Autrechy's presentation in her absence as shown in her Agenda
Item Summary.
The board had no further questions on this second reading.
Chairman Owsley the hearing to public comment. There being none he closed
the public hearing and asked for a motion.
Commissioner Newman approved the �rdinance authorizing the acquisition of
the Kanan Parcel. Commissioner Hatfield seconded the motion. Motion passed 4
to 0 with Commissioners Owsley, Hatfield, Richards and Newman voting aye and
Commissioner Ittner not present.
SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE APPROVING THE
PURCHASE OF COLUMBINES AT ELK RUN UNIT 603 FOR THE PITKIN COUNTY
EMPLOYEE HOUSING INVENTORY AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR TO EXECUTE
THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS — MOTION TO APPROVE
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 4 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 24,2012
STAFF: BRIAN PETTET, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; JOHN REDMOND, FINANCE
DIRECTOR; AND JON PEACOCK, COUNTY MANAGER
County Manager, Jon Peacock gave the board the presentation on this item in John
Redmond and Brian Pettet's absence as outlined in the Agenda Item Summary.
The following questions from the board at first reading were responded to as
follows:
QUESTION -What is the number of parking places?
ANSWER - There are two assigned parking spaces. (There is a discrepancy on
this between the contract and the memo. They have confirmed this now to be two
and there will be an amendment made to the contract).
QUESTION — Use of the property
ANSWER - Mr. Peacock said that there has been time set aside on the Work
Session on November 7, 2012 to discuss this issue. Staff's recommendations are
that we will continue to recommend the policy that the fund will be used both to
support housing for the community as well as housing for County employees in
the organization.
Mr. Peacock stated that the County is currently in the process of various stages of
negotiations on three properties, this being the first of the three. Two are in Basalt and
one is in the UGB (Urban Growth Boundary) of Aspen.
Commissioner HatField moved to approve the Ordinance Approving the Purchase
of Columbines at Elk Run Unit 603 for the Pitkin County Employee Housing
Inventory and Authorizing the Chair to Execute the Necessary Documents.
Commissioner Richards seconded the motion.
Chairman Owsley opened the hearing to public comment.
Michael Stern is an Elk Run resident in an adjoining complex. He asked if the County
had done their diligence yet on the Association matters and looked at the rules.
Mr. Peacock replied yes and gave Mr. Stern further information on what the County has
reviewed.
Mr. Stern said that he thinks it is the concern of the owners in that complex and owners
in his complex that the County will turn these into Pitkin County flop houses. This is a
ski town and there's a long history of that, he said. He reminded the board that this is
destined to be single family units.
Mr. Peacock said that when this is put into the rental pool, the County will be honoring
the HOA guidelines themselves.
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Further concerns of Mr. Stern's were answered by Mr. Peacock.
Chairman Owsley closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Newman responded to remarks made by Mr. Stern during public
comment. He said, with all due respect he would not characterize this purchase or any
purchases that APCHA is involved with as flop houses. These are units that need to be
purchased, rented out, sold, to continue to enable us to have a work force in the upper
valley.
Chairman Owsley informed Mr. Stern that if he has any concerns or questions about
County business he does not have to wait until public comment is opened. He can feel
free to contact County staff or the County Commissioners themselves.
Chairman Owsley called the question to approve. Motion passed 4 to 0 with
Commissioners Owsley, HatField, Richards and Newman voting aye and
Commissioner Ittner not present.
LAND USE CONSENT PUBLIC HEARINGS:
CONTINUED READING AND PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION GRANTING
APPROVAL TO COMPASS. WCCP1 LLC AND WCCP2 LLC FOR AN AMENDMENT
TO THE COMPASS AND ASPEN COMMUNITY SCHOOL PUB (PUBLIC) MASTER
PLAN: AMENDMENTS TO THE ACTIVITY ENVELOPES ON COMPASS PARCELS 1
AND 2; AN AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION NO. 036-2008; SUBDIVISION
EXEMPTION FOR LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS: AND EXTENSION OF VESTED
RIGHTS — MOTION TO CONTINUE TO NOVEMBER 14, 2012
STAFF: SUZANNE WOLFF, SENIOR PLANNER
AND
SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE REZONING A
PORTION OF THE COMPASS SCHOOL PARCEL FROM PUBLIC (PUB) TO RS-20
AND A PORTION OF PARCEL 2, COMPASS SUBDIVISION EXEMPTION, FROM RS-
20 TO PUBLIC (PUB) — MOTION TO CONTINUE TO NOVEMBER 14, 2012
STAFF: SUZANNE WOLFF, SENIOR PLANNER
APPLICANTS: COMPASS, WCCP1 LLC and WCCP2 LLC
REPRESENTATIVE: Jim Curtis
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The applicant is requesting to amend the approvals
granted pursuant to BOCC Resolution Nos. 128-2005 and 036-2008 as follows:
• Amend the property lines to add 9.8 acres from the School Parcel to Parcel 1,
and 0.1 acres from Parcel 2 to the School Parcel. �
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• Rezone the land added to Parcel 1 back to RS-20 from PUB, and the land added
to the School Parcel from RS-20 to PUB.
• Amend the PUB Master Plan for the School Parcel to reflect the amended School
Parcel boundary. The resulting School Parcel will contain 20+ acres.
• Increase the size of the Activity Envelopes on Parcels 1 and 2, and create pond
and landscaping envelopes on Parcels 1 and 2.
• Increase the maximum floor area for Parcels 1 and 2 from 7,500 to 8,250 square
feet.
• Amend the road corridor that serves Parcels 1 and 2 and the adjoining Apogee
Associates.
• Amend the School Parcel Activity Envelope to accommodate a future
realignment of the main road to lessen the grade.
• Obtain a 3 year vested rights extension for Parcels 1 and 2 (extend from April 9,
2013 to April 9, 2016).
• Amend BOCC Resolution No. 128-2005: (1) To defer the requirement to house 4
employees on-site until such time as a new school is constructed; and (2) To
extend the deadline for commencement of construction of the improvements to
the intersection of the driveway with Woody Creek Road and the septic system to
December 31, 2013. The current deadline is within one year of the sale of the
first free market lot, which occurred July 29, 2011.
The Planning Commission considered the application on August 14, 2012, and
recommended approval by a vote of 5-0.
Commissioner Richards moved to continue both the Resolution and the rezoning
Ordinance on the above titled items to November 14, 2012. Commissioner
Hatfield seconded the motion.
Chairman Owsley opened the hearing to public comment. There being none, he
closed the public hearing and called the question to continue. Motion passed 4
to 0 with Commissioners Owsley, Hatfield, Richards and Newman voting aye and
Commissioner Ittner not present.
LAND USE PUBLIC HEARING:
CONTINUED READING AND PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION DESIGNATING
THE ANTHES/BROWN PROPERTY TO THE PITKIN COUNTY HISTORIC REGISTER
AND GRANTING TWO TDRS AS AN INCENTIVE FOR THE DESIGNATION —
. MOTION TO APPROVE, AS AMENDED
STAFF: SUZANNE WOLFF. SENIOR PLANNER
� NOTE: Originally this Resolution was entitled Denying Two Constrained Site
TDRs for Parcel 7 of Section 36 to David Brown and Jody Anthes.
APPLICANTS: David Brown and Jody Anthes
REPRESENTATIVE: Mitch Haas
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SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The applicants are seeking to have the parcel
deemed a constrained site based on the archaeological resources identified on the
property, and to obtain two TDRs in exchange for severing all future development rights.
In addition, the applicant agreed to designate the parcel to the Historic Register as an
archaeological site, if two TDRs are granted.
The BOCC continued hearings on May 9, June 27, July 11, August 8 and September
12, and conducted a site visit on June 7.
Staff from the Archaeological Conservancy, Assistant State Archeologist Kevin Black
and Lisa Hancock with the Aspen Historical Society visited the site on August 2 with
Dale Will and Paul Holsinger from Pitkin County Open Space and Trails. The
Archaeological Conservancy has prepared a draft management plan for the site. It is
attached to the staff packet material.
Also present for this item were Dale Will, Director of County Open Space and Trails and
Chris Seldin, Assistant County Attorney.
Commissioner Newman had questions on the Management Plan for which Dale
Will responded. They were:
• Does the Archaeological Conservancy have any grants or funds they can
utilize for protection of some of these types of sites — He did pursue that.
The Conservancy is a non-profit 501 C.3.and have locations around the country
with the closest one in Albuquerque. They fund efforts through capital
campaigns similar to what the County did for Mountain Park. They have two of
those in Colorado. One for a petro glyph site in Montrose and one for
preservation for a Paleo Indian village near Pueblo. They are not in a position to
focus on this site in the near term, but they may be able to raise some money a
year from now.
• Who is the Land Manager— Based on his conversations with the Conservancy,
he thinks we're looking at a partnership there. We can't train ourselves to
become as expert in this type of resource as they already are.
• How will it be coordinated and available to the public — Some of these details
are not yet done and the decision Ms. Wolff and Mr. Will made to recommend
conceptual approval with ultimate conveyance of the TDRs tied to identifying all
of the details that you just described, and a lot more as well. Knowing that the
basic financing is availabte gives us the incentive to solve those problems and
we certainly want to come back to the board and make sure that the solutions we
work out with Mr. Brown and the non-profit partner are acceptable.
• There was talk of needing fencing and an erosion engineer to
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look at this. Who will be paying for this — He hasn't completed those
discussions. They've touched on it briefly with Mr. Brown, but they haven't tried
to reduce every one of those things to an agreement. On the fencing,
particularly, the Conservancy's view is that you have to have some sort of a
boundary delineated so that anyone who is tempted to trespass has to do that
deliberately and knowingly, but no one is thinking that we can use a fence to stop
someone who has those intentions. We just want everyone to know what areas
the public should not be in.
Commissioner Richards had the following concern:
• Using 5 string barbed wire fencing — is this in line with
our Wildlife Fencing Code? If not, she wants to make sure that whatever
comes forward passes those other wildlife and habitat standards as well.
Commissioner Hatfield's questions:
• The County has no experience with sharing funds on an archaeological
site. Is it something in general that the County Attorney's office would feel
we could proceed with and spend public money to manage this site — Chris
Seldin said yes, with Open Space funds.
• Who will be responsible for installing the perimeter gates and the locks —
Mr. Will said that again, he doesn't have a specific answer for that. He will have a
much better answer to his question prior to us asking for the certification of these
TDRs and the board's acceptance of the Conservation Easement.
DIRECTION TO STAFF — Commissioner Richards would like staff to look at some initial
photo documentation of what is on the surface now.
David Brown, applicant and Mitch Hass, his representative, thanked Suzanne Wolff and
Dale Will and everyone who has helped in the process all the way.
Mr. Brown said that he would like to be part of the Committee that will be formed. With
regard to the barb wire fencing, he proposes what looks like a 3 rail cedar fence that's
compatible with wildlife. There needs to be defined exact boundaries of the site. Till
that's done, he is guessing that the fencing could cost between $10,000 and
$20,000.00. They have incurred a lot of expense thus far, he said, into the purchase
price of the property and a loan coming due in a year. He would like help with the initial
costs and asked the board if they could issue one of the two TDRs now in order to put it
on the market and recoup some of their costs.
Commissioner Richards said that she looks at two TDRs as being the financial support
of the preservation of this site. She doesn't see Pitkin County having a role in fulfilling
the terms of the Conservation Easement in terms of assisting in the cost of the fence.
She does not support this request for an initial TDR.
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Dale Will said that he has ways of seeking help and will find help for what is needed.
Commissioner Newman and Commissioner HatField will not support an initial TDR as
requested by Mr. Brown.
Chairman Owsley stated for the record that there will be NO preliminary TDR, as
requested by the applicant.
QUESTIONS ON CONDITION 4 IN THE DRAFT RESOLUTION - Commissioner
Hatfield questioned condition 4 in the draft Resolution where the sentence reads, prior
to conveyance of the Conservation Easement the applicant may be required to provide
the County with a current title policy to the property and baseline documentation for the
property. He questions the word MAY and the mechanics of how this works and he
questions baseline documentation.
NOTE: Dale Will said that there is a County Policy that gives the County Attorney some
discretion in deciding what level of due diligences will be required on a given
conveyance. He said that he has never seen the County Attorney once not require a
title policy. He said that baseline documentation is a term in the Conservation
Easement world that generally describes a process like what Commissioner Richards
suggested where you photo document the condition of the property on the date of the
conveyance of the Conservation Easement.
DIRECTION TO STAFF — Commissioner Richards wanted to follow up on
Commissioner Hatfield's concerns about the weather and how quickly it could snow and
whether that snow will stick. If the issuance of the TDRs is premised on the completion
of the Management Plan and the Conservation Easement and that meets the baseline
information and is buried under snow, she would hate to see this delay the activity until
April time wise
CHANGES TO CONDITION NUMBER 3 IN DRAFT RESOLUTION —
Chris Seldin had several changes to this condition as follows:
✓ The second sentence shall be changed to show the word MUST where the word
SHALL now is shown.
✓ The third sentence shall be changed to show the word MUST where the word
SHALL now is shown.
✓ Commissioner Newman asked for a change in this condition also. He would like
that sentence to read, The Conservation Easement and Cultural Resource
Management Plan must be reviewed and recommended for approval by the
Open Space and Trails Director, the County Attorney and the Board of the
County Commissioners.
NOTE: Chris Seldin informed Commissioner Newman that because the second
sentence clearly covers the BOCC's approval authority of the Conservation
Easement and to the extent that the Cultural Resource Management Plan is
incorporated into and made a part of the easement, then it is therefore subject to
the BOCC's approval pursuant to the last sentence as well.
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✓ Commissioner Hatfield requested the following word change in the second
sentence. With some word smithing from Chris Seldin, the second sentence will
read, The Conservation Easement and Cultural Resource Management Plan
must be reviewed and recommended for approval by the Open Space and Trails
Director and the County Attorney, and must be finally approved by the BOCC by
Ordinance. He would eliminate the grant of easement final sentence in condition
3 so that it runs all in one sentence as to the steps.
THE BOARD WAS IN AGREEMENT WITH THESE CHANGES AND SO CHRIS
SELDIN MADE SAID CHANGES BEFORE HANDING OFF TO SUZANNE WOLFF.
Chairman Owsley opened the hearing to public comment. There being none, he
closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Richards moved to approve the Resolution Designating the
Anthes/Brown Property to the Pitkin County Historic Register and Granting two
TDRs as an Incentive for the Designation. Commissioner Hatfield seconded the
motion. Motion passed 4 to 0 with Commissioners Owsley, Hatfield, Richards
and Newman voting aye and Commissioner Ittner not present.
LAND USE ACTIONS:
READING ON RESOLUTION DENYING AN APPEAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE
DECISION NO. 55-2012 BY THE GERALD S STEIN, M.D. REVOCABLE TRUST—
MOTION TO DENY THE APPEAL. WITH DIRECTION TO STAFF TO WORK ON A
CODE AMENDMENT
STAFF: SUZANNE WOLFF, SENIOR PLANNER
APPLICANTS: Gerald S. Stein
REPRESENTATIVE: Alan Richman, Jody Edwards
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The applicant is appealing Administrative Decision
No. 55-2012, which granted approval of an Activity Envelope that complies with the 100'
setback from the high water line of the Roaring Fork River and Snowmass Creek. The
applicant asserts that the Community Development Director erred in the Decision and
that a 50' setback should be approved. The grounds for the appeal are presented in the
notice of appeal dated August 20, 2012; staff's packet material also includes pertinent
information from the original application and the recorded Administrative Decision.
Ms. Wolff began her presentation to the board as outlined in her staff memorandum.
Commissioner Newman asked Chris Seldin, Assistant County Attorney, to explain the
choices the board has on this appeal. Their choices are: that a clear and demonstrable
error has occurred; that there was an abuse of discretion, or that there was denial of
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procedure due process in the application of the facts in the record to the standards of
this Land Use Code.
DIRECTION TO STAFF — Commissioner Richards would like the board's choices on an
appeal to be clearly shown in staff's memorandum:
Ms. Wolff responded to questions from the board to their satisfaction.
Alan Richman proceeded with his presentation by walking the board through this appeal
as outlined in his August 20, 2012 Letter of Appeal to Suzanne Wolff. The applicant
believes that imposing condition #3 in Administrative Decision 55-2012 represents a
clear and demonstrable error.
After Mr. Richman's presentation, Commissioner Hatfield asked staff if the board could
consider this under historic qualifications.
Ms. Wolff responded by saying that staff does not feel that the incentives provide that
discretion, to give an incentive of a reduction of a stream setback. She said staff would
recommend the board deny the appeal and if the board wanted to the Code could be
amended such that the board could take this into consideration. You either allow it as a
possible incentive under the historic preservation or where essentially the constraints - -
where staff limits your ability to use the reduction in the setback that you could
somehow add in the possibility of looking at that if there is a constrained of an historic
resource in addition to the stream setback.
Commissioner HatField asked if it is staff's opinion that this cabin is not of enough
historical significant to create an incentive to allow the board to jump forward through
the hoop of no developable site?
Staff does not believe that the cabin is enough of an incentive.
Jody Edwards, legal counsel for the applicant, suggested the following path to the
board. Instead of denial, he would prefer to table this and allow discussion of a Code
Amendment with staff. Perhaps the Code could look at properties on a property by
property basis and maybe the Code Amendment should say something like the
applicant could provide a community benefit that is significant. He said that he thinks
saving that cabin could be significant.
Mr. Richman responded on behalf of the applicant. He said that they had hoped the
board would have granted the historic preservation incentive that the board thought was
right. He was not in support of the 100' setback in 2006 knowing that there are a lot of
smatl, older properties along the river that would have a hard time complying with this.
He said that he thinks the answer might be giving the board more discretion in the
Historic Preservation section. There are about five things the board could be authorized
to do. He thinks that section of the Code is less problematic to work with and his client
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would get a more direct solution to the problem. His client would work with staff on a
Code Amendment, he said.
Chairman Owsley asked if the applicant wants a continuation.
Mr. Richman said yes, with the understanding that he would pursue a Code Amendment
with staff.
Chairman Owsley asked Chris Seldin is this were a continuation, it would still be a
continuation of an appeal. So, what would be the outcome of that, he asked.
Mr. Seldin said that an intervening statutory change when a case is on appeal can be
used to move an appeal, in some cases. He said he thinks we would take a look at
whether or not this would be the case here. He stated that a tabling of the application of
this appeal is not necessarily improper.
Chairman Owsley said that he would be in favor of denying the appeal today as the
applicant has not addressed the appeal standards which are: a clear and demonstrable
error has occurred; that there was an abuse of discretion, or that there was denial of
procedure due process in the application of the facts in the record to the standards of
this Land Use Code.
Commissioner Richards said that perhaps an appropriate place to make a change could
be in the Historic Preservation Code. And, should that be passed by Planning and
Zoning and the BOCC, the applicant could withdraw his appeal request.
Commissioner Newman does not see a clear and demonstrable error and thinks this
should be denied and that the board may have to look at a Code Amendment.
Commissioner Hatfield said that the key here is timing. If we are committed to doing an
amendment, he tends to agree with Commissioner Richards' about the historic versus
riparian but I'd rather throw it back to staff and ask what the best path is.
Chris Seldin said that under the Code as it currently exists, he doesn't see a way to
approve the appeal and he hasn't heard the applicant make any arguments that there is
a mechanism in the Code that would allow you to approve the appeal. With regard to
the question of tabling the application while a Code Amendment moves forward, he said
that he heard that proposal from Jody (Edwards) and then heard it retracted by Alan
(Richman) and he doesn't know if that proposal is before the board or not. To the
extent that it is, he said, a statutory change can mute an appeal under certain
circumstances, but typically an appeal is decided on the Code that is in place at the time
the application is submitted. If a Code Amendment were to be processed, that would
not be a ground for granting the appeal subsequently based on the statutory
amendment.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 13 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 24,2012
Chairman Owsley asked the applicant's representatives if the applicant wished to
withdraw.
On behalf of the applicant, Mr. Richman responded by saying no. He added that it is ,
more significant to the applicant that the board members are saying to the staff that they
want to work on a solution to the problem than it is whether the appeal is denied,
withdrawn or tabled.
Commissioner Newman moved to deny the appeal based on not seeing a clear
and demonstrable error. He directed staff to work on Code Amendments
regarding the 100 foot setback with regard to historic resources.
Commissioner HatField seconded the motion. Motion passed 4 to 0 with
Commissioners Owsley, Hatfield, Richards and Newman voting aye and
Commissioner Ittner not present.
CONTINUED SECOND READING ON ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8 OF THE
PITKIN COUNTY CODE, SPECIFICALLY THE 2006 LAND USE CODE FOR LAND
USE CODE TEXT AMENDMENTS — MOTION TO APPROVE
STAFF: MIKE KRAEMER. PLANNER
AND
CONTINUED SECOND READING ON ORDINANCE REZONING THE LE CHAMONIX
MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX, UNITS 1 THROUGH 12, FROM AR-10 TO
RMF - MOTION TO APPROVE
STAFF: MIKE KRAEMER. PLANNER
AND
CONTINUED SECOND READING ON RESOLUTION GRANTING CONCEPTUAL
SUBDIVISION AND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL FOR LE
CHAMONIX MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX, UNITS 1 THROUGH 12 - MOTION
TO APPROVE. WITH DIRECTION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION TO PUD
GUIDE, ITEM G. MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA FOR UNIT 1 AND UNIT 12 AND
FURTHER ADMINISTRATIVE ADDITION OF LE CHAMONIX A/K/A LE CHAMONIX
ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED, IF NEEDED
STAFF: MIKE KRAEMER. PLANNER
APPLICANT: Le Chamonix Homeowners Association
REPRESENTATIVE: Davis Horn, Inc. (Glenn Horn)
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The applicant is requesting to amend the Land Use
Code to create a new multi-family zone district called the Residential Multi-Family
(RMF) zone district and to rezone the Le Chamonix multi-family housing complex to
RMF. Even though Le Chamonix is proposed to be governed by this new zone district,
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the structure will not comply with the established setbacks from roads and lot lines. In
effort to attain a conforming status, the Applicant also requests Planned Unit
Development (PUD) approval to vary these setbacks. The Code requires that with any
PUD request, Conceptual Subdivision review shall also apply, though no land is being
subdivided.
This request necessitates drafting a formal resolution for the Conceptual Subdivision
and PUD request, an ordinance for the requested Code Amendment to create the RMF
zone district, and an ordinance to rezone Le Chamonix to the newly created RMF zone
district. Staff has drafted one memorandum for the BOCC that addresses these items
collectively.
Mr. Kraemer gave his presentation that encompasses all three Le Chamonix documents
as outlined in his staff memorandum
Commissioner Hatfield asked if there would be reflections to the Highlands area if solar
panels were used.
Mr. Kraemer responded by saying he doesn't know if there would be any reflections in
the Highlands area or not. But, the Code is written as recently adopted in 2009, he
said, and there is a certain size panel that is less than a certain square footage can go
right to building permit and the larger one goes into review through Community
Development. That is how this would be applied to the RMF zone district. If there is
something that the board desired in addition to that we could discuss that.
Commissioner Richards wanted to clarify that the final PUD, the detailed Final Plat and
PUD would be forthcoming later, she asked.
Mr. Kraemer said that it is at the applicant's discretion.
Commissioner Richards continued by clarifying that the new zone district that this would
potentially be zoned to would legitimize the basement space, allow those without
basement space to construct basement space, but it does nothing else. So, the zone
district itself does not now offer variations for the parking situation or the setback from
the road and that's what would be addressed and approved and supported or not in the
PUD application?
Lance Clarke stated, yes, you are correct.
Glenn Horn, applicant's representative began his presentation on this item. Seated with
him was Rick Jones, President of the Le Chamonix HOA.
REQUEST TO THE BOARD FOR TITLE CHANGE OF DOCUMENTS - Mr. Horn
informed the board that he would like the following name reflected in the Resolution of
approval: Le Chamonix Association Incorporated.
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Commissioner HatField asked if it is known what size the basements would be for those
units that would have the potential to add them. He would like Glenn Horn to answer
that.
Mr. Horn directed Commissioner Hatfield to the draft of the Le Chamonix Association
Incorporated Planned Unit Development Guide, page 3, item I. Expansion of Dwelling
Units as shown in staff's packet material. It shows the square footage of the units that
have a crawl space that could be expanded to a basement space.
Mr. Horn explained that the main reason they have a PUD Guide is so that there's only
one document that you can go to.
Mr. Horn explained that there could be other expansion that could take place outside
the footprint of these structures, whether it be a deck or pushing out the front a little bit
or going up. He discussed this with Rick Jones and they thought it would be great to
come up with that plan, but they don't think iYs going to happen right now with 12
different individuals as it is such a big task to get everyone to agree on something.
Their current thinking is that that's probably going to occur, if at all, in the future as a
PUD Amendment. It's not precluded, but it's not entitled by this proposal that they have.
Mr. Horn addressed Commissioner Hatfield's question on solar panels. He said that it's
a flat roof all the way across. He said if you have a strong feeling about solar panels it
could be addressed in the PUD Guide because you can use that to make things more
restrictive or to vary some of the requirements.
AMENDMENT TO PUD DEVELOPMENT GUIDE RE: MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA - Mr.
Horn noted an error he made on page 9 of the PUD Development Guide. It deals with
Item G, Maximum Floor Area. He said that units 2 through 12 are each going to be
2,855 square feet maximum floor area. But, unit 1 and unit 12 are already over that. In
Attachment 6 of the application was the first draft of the PUD Guide and in recreating
the second draft he forgot to carry over the floor area limitations for unit 1 and unit 12
which are a little different to reflect the existing size. Unit 1 is actually 3,174 for living
space and 379 square feet for the garage. Unit 12 is actually 2,855 for living space and
461 square feet for the garage. He would like that to be incorporated in the PUD Guide
as the limitation for units 1 and 12 as they are different from units 2 through 11 (from the
origin).
A discussion started on solar panel use.
Commissioner Richards said that she doesn't see creating a separate or different solar
ordinance or sub-section of the solar ordinance. She doesn't know if staff feels our
current solar ordinance is inadequate in some way in terms of single family homes
versus residential multi-family. She doesn't know if the existing ordinance is silent on
this matter or not of a multi-family versus single family.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 16 REGULAR MEETING OCTbBER 24,2012
Mr. Kraemer informed Commissioner Richards that there is no distinction between
single family and multi-family in the solar code. But, he added, staff would treat it as the
same standards that apply to a single family residence. If you go over 400 square feet
you're going to do the noticing and have the review. If not, then it will go through the
building permit process.
NOTE: Mr. Horn suggested putting a section in their PUD Guide that states, if solar
panels are installed there will be a plan for the entire condominium complex. It won't be
on a unit by unit basis so there would be a full plat for the condominiums.
Commissioner Hatfield said that would work for him as this is multi-family and it's
different than any of the challenges that we've seen in single family. Why not have a
plan and the PUD Guide doesn't reflect on changing the Code?
Commissioner Richards is not at all comfortable with that approach. She said that she
thinks the State legislature passed laws that homeowner associations cannot ban solar
panels within communities as so many neighborhoods were saying, no, not us, we don't
want those. It was an inhibitor to solar energy development.
Chairman Owsley said that he thinks the environmental surroundings cancel out solar
panel uses being of any benefit there.
Chairman Owsley asked Chris Seldin about the Affordable Housing Impact Fees as
shown on page 2 of staff's memorandum. He said that it shows a difference for local
and second homes. He asked if that wasn't a violation of equal protection to have a
different fee structure based on where you live.
Mr. Seldin said no. This is consistent with the Affordable Housing Impact Fee
Ordinance which is codified in the Land Use Code. And that Ordinance, in our opinion
he said, is constitutional.
Commissioner Richards moved to approve the Resolution Granting Conceptual
Subdivision and Planned Unit Development Approval for Le Chamonix Multi-
Family Housing Complex, Units 1 through 12.
(NOTE: Includes Administrative correction to the PUD Guide, Item G. Maximum
Floor Area for Unit 1 and Unit 12 as shown above in minutes AND Administrative
correction, if needed, to show A/K/A Le Chamonix Association Incorporated
based on remarks from Chris Seldin). Commissioner Newman seconded the
motion. Motion passed 4 to 0 with Commissioners Owsley, Hatfield, Richards
and Newman voting aye and Commissioner Ittner not present.
Commissioner Richards moved to approve the Ordinance Amending Title 8 of the
Pitkin County Code, specifically the 2006 Land Use Code for Land Use Code Text
Amendments. Commissioner Newman seconded the motion. Motion passed
4 to 0 with Commissioners Owsley, Hatfield, Richards and Newman voting aye
and Commissioner Ittner not present.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 17 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 24,2012
Commissioner Newman moved to approve the Ordinance Rezoning the Le
Chamonix Multi-Family Housing Complex, Units 1 through 12, from AR-10 to RMF.
Commissioner Richards seconded the motion. Motion passed 4 to 0 with
Commissioner Ittner not Commissioners Owsley, Hatfield, Richards and Newman
voting aye and present.
BOCC OPEN DISCUSSION:
There was no open discussion.
ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Richards moved to enter Executive Session at 4:40 PM for
discussion of personnel matters pursuant to CRS 24-6-402 4f. Commissioner
Newman seconded the motion. Motion passed 4 to 0 with Commissioners
Owsley, Hatfield, Richards and Newman voting aye and Commissioner Ittner not
present.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 18 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 24,2012
Respectfully submitted,
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lerk o the Board of County Commissioners
JeanetteJones
Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners
Michael M. Owsley
Chair of the Board of County Commissioners
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PITKIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WORK SESSION AGENDA
RIQ GRANDE RQOM
TUESDAY,NOVEMBER 27,2012
(CCI Conference November 26-28)
(Commissioner Richards and County Manager Jon Peacock not present.)
9:30 AM SPECIAL MEETING—EXECUTIVE SESSION in Plaza 3
1. Negotiations CRS 24-6-402 (4)(e) Chris Seldin
2. Oil & Gas Discussion
3. Castle Creek Litigation
4. Emma Farms Litigation
5. Lenado Litigation
6. Snowmass Creek Road Litigation
7. Stewart Title Litigation
C.R.S. 24-6-402 (4) (b)
ADJOURN SPECIAL MEETING
12:00 NOON LUNCH BREAK
1:00 PM Citizen Board Interview—Jenny MacArthur, Healthy Rivers & Streams Jon Ely
1:15 Special Meeting—Abatement Hearings—Adjourn Special Meeting Larry Fite
2:15 BREAK
2:30 Memos of Interest
• Komen Foundation Refund Request
• 2013 Holiday Schedule
• Funding Request from Roaring Fork Veterans History Project
Future Agendas/Agenda Requests/Monthly Calendar
BOCC Open Discussion
4:00 PM ADJOURN (P&Z Meeting starts at 5:00)
AGENDA SUBJECT TO CHANGE
MINUTES OF WORK SESSION
Date: November 27,2012 Meeting Start Time: 1:00 PM
Commissioners present: Commissioners not present:
� Jack Hatfield ❑ Jack Hatfield
� Rob Ittner ❑ Rob Ittner
� George Newman ❑ George Newman
� Michael Owsley ❑ Michael Owsley
❑ Rachel Richards � Rachel Richards
WORK 5ESSION ITEM: Citizen Board Interview—Jenny MacArthur, Healthy Rivers & Streams, Jon Ely
STAFF DIRECTTON: The Board interviewed Jenny MacArthur for a position on the Healthy Rivers and
Streams board. Discussion followed.
SPECIAL MEETING CONVENED at 1:15 PM for Abatement Hearings
SPECIAL MEETING ADJOURNED at 3:25 PM and WORKSESSION RECONVENED
WORK SESSION ITEM: Memos of Interest
1. Komen Foundation Refund Request of$1,644 - $649 of County fees approved
2. 2013 Holiday Schedule- approved
3. Funding Request from Roaring Fork Veterans History Project—postponed. The Board requested the
history of the discretionary fund for 2011.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Future Agendas/Agenda Requests/Monthly Calendars
STAFF DIRECTION:
1. Phylis Mattice alerted the Board of the possibility of the December 4 meeting being held in the Rio
meeting room instead of Plaza One as scheduled.
2. Commissioner Newman commented on an Executive Session being added for Tuesday Dec 4thbased on
the requested individual being able to attend.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Open Discussion
None
Adjourned at 3:40 PM
Prepared by: Respectfully submitted:
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Phylis ttice, Assistant County Manager Janice K. Vos Caudill, Clerk and Recorder
Michael M. Owsley, Chairman
Board of County Commissioners
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PITHIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WORK SESSION AGENDA
RIO GRANDE ROOM
TUESDAY,NOVEMBER 27,2012
(CCI Conference November 26-28)
(Commissioner Richards and County Manager Jon Peacock not present.)
9:30 AM SPECIAL MEETING—EXECUTIVE SESSION in Plaza 3
1. Negotiations CRS 24-6-402 (4)(e) Chris Seldin
2. Oil & Gas Discussion
3. Castle Creek Litigation
4. Emma Farms Litigation
5. Lenado Litigation
6. Snowmass Creek Road Litigation
7. Stewart Title Litigation
C.R.S. 24-6-402 (4) (b)
ADJOURN SPECIAL MEETING '
12:00 NOON LUNCH BREAK
•00 PM Citizen Board Interview—Jenny MacArthur, Healthy Rivers & Streams Jon Ely
1:15 Special Meeting—Abatement Hearings—Adjourn Special Meeting Larry Fite
2:15 BREAK
2:30 Memos of Interest
• Komen Foundation Refund Request
• 2013 Holiday Schedule
• Funding Request from Roaring Fork Veterans History Project
Future Agendas/Agenda Requests/Monthly Calendar
BOCC Open Discussion
4:00 PM ADJOURN (P&Z Meeting starts at 5:00)
AGENDA SUBJECT TO CHANGE
MINUTES
PITKIN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SPECIAL MEETING
NOVEMBER 27. 2012
(RIO GRANDE MEETING ROOM)
NOTE: For all staff memorandums and associated documents, including additional
exhibits submitted to the record, refer to the BOCC PACKET FOR NOVEMBER 27,
2012.
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Michael Owsley called the Board of County
Commissioners Special Meeting to order at 1:15 PM
COUNTY COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Michael Owsley, Jack Hatfield,
George Newman and Rob Ittner
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Richards was attending the CCI
Winter Conference
Commissioner Hatfield moved to enter the Special Meeting. Commissioner Ittner
seconded the motion. Motion passed 4 to 0 with Commissioners Owsley,
Hatfield, Newman and Ittner voting aye and Commissioner Richards not present.
RESOLUTION APPROVING A PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF
TAXES (2011) FOR CHRISTOPHER GUIFFRIDA - MOTION TO UPHOLD THE
ASSESSOR'S RECOMMENDATION AND APPROVE THE ABATEMENT BASED ON
AN ADJUSTED VALUE OF $260,000.00
STAFF: STEVE MILLER, DEPUTY ASSESSOR
Steve Miller from the Assessor's office gave his presentation.
After questions were answered to the board's satisfaction, Mr. Guiffrida gave his own
presentation.
Based on the 2012 adjustment at the CBOE level of appeal, the Assessor's Office
is recommending that the same adjusted value be applied to 2011, the first year of
the two year cycle. Mr. Guiffrida was not satisfied with the $260,000.00 adjusted
value and is still requesting further adjustment for tax year 2011.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 1 SPECIAL MEETING NOVEMBER 27,2012
Commissioner Newman moved to uphold the recommendation of the Assessor
and approve the abatement based on an adjusted value of$260,000.00. Chairman
Owsley seconded the motion. Motion passed 3-1 with Commissioners Owsley,
Newman and Ittner voting aye, Commissioner Hatfield voting nay, and
Commissioner Richards not present.
RESOLUTION APPROVING A PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF
TAXES (2011) FOR JUSTINE R. KIRK— MOTION TO APPROVE AN ASSESSED
VALUE OF $4,500,000.00.
STAFF: WENDY SCHULTZ. DEPUTY ASSESSOR
Ms. Schultz of the Assessor's office gave her presentation as outlined in the second
page of staff's Agenda Item Summary.
Ms. Kirk submitted documents and pictures of her for the record. A copy of those
documents is attached to staff's packet material. Ms. Kirk then went on to do her own
presentation referring to her submitted documents.
Mike Kraemer, planner with Community Development, was present to answer questions
from the board on what's allowab{e on this fot.
Further discussion ensued.
Commissioner HatField said that he thinks the land value has less value because of
elements that he has been shown here today and because of his familiarity with this
neighborhood. Therefore, he made the following motion.
Commissioner Hatfiefd moved to value the property, including land and
improvements, at$4,250,000.00. Commissioner Ittner seconded the motion.
Motion FA{LED 2-2 with Commissioner HatField and Commissioner Ittner voting
aye and Commissioner Owsley and Commissioner Newman voting nay and
Commissioner Richards not present.
A new motion was then made.
Commissioner Newman moved to approve an assessed vafue of$4,500,000.00.
Commissioner Ittner seconded the motion. Motion PASSED 3-1 with
Commissioner Newman, Commissioner Ittner and Commissioner Owsfey voting
aye and Commissioner Hatfie{d voting nay and Commissioner Richards not
present.
ADJOURNMENT:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 2 SPECIAL MEETING NOVEMBER 27,2012
Commissioner HatField moved to adjourn the Special Meeting at 3:13 PM.
Commissioner Ittner seconded the motion. Motion passed 4 to 0 with
Commissioners Owsfey, HatField, Newman, and Ittner voting aye and
Commissioner Richards not present.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 3 SPECIAL MEETING NOVEMBER 27,2012
Respectfully submitted,
ee . Dean
Clerk to he Board of County Commissioners
Jeanette Jones
Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners
Michael M. Owsley
Chair of the Board of County Commissioners
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 4 SPEC[AL MEETING NOVEMBER 27,2012
PITHIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
RIO GRANDE MEETING R()C}M
WEDNESDAY,NOVEMBER 28,2012
12:00 NOON ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT, COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
CONSENT ACTIONS
1. Minutes of Work Session of November 7, 2012 and Regular Meeting of November 14, 2012
CONSENT ACTIONS- lst Readin�s, Set for Public Hearin� on December Sth
l. Resolution to Enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Snowmass Water and Sanitation District for
Maintenance and Repair to the District's Vehicles, Chris Bull
2. Resolution to Enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Aspen Fire Protection District for Maintenance
and Repair and Supply of Fuels to the District's Vehicles, Chris Bull
CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING, 2nd Readin�s
3. Resolution Setting Initial Airport Fees and Charges for 2013, Jim Elwood& Tom Oken
4. Ordinance Approving the Purchase of Columbines at Elk Run Unit 104 for the Pitkin County Employee
Housing Inventory and Authorizing the Chair to Execute the Necessary Documents, Jon Peacock, Brian
Pettet& John Redmond
LAND USE CONSENT PUBLIC HEARINGS
L Inn at Aspen-T Mobile-Special Review for Renewal of a Cell Tower Site, (Continued to 12/19/12), PH
(PN 10/25/12), M. Kraemer
2. Nakagawa-Annual Review, (Continued to 12/19/12), PH (PN 10/25/12), M. Kraemer
LAND USE PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Land Use Code Amendment-Accessibility. PH (10/25/12), J. Schaffner
LAND USE ACTIONS
4. Davis Amendment to Eliminate Dog Prohibition, S. Wolff
BOCC OPEN DISCUSSION
ADJOURN
NOVEMBER 26-28,2012
CCI Winter Conference, Colorado Springs
AGENDA SUBJECT TO CHANGE
MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 28, 2012
RIO GRANDE MEETING ROOM
NOTE: For all staff memorandums and associated documents, including additional
exhibits submitted to the record, refer to the BOCC PACKET FOR NOVEMBER 28,
2012.
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Michael Owsley called the Board of County
Commissioners Regular Meeting to order at 12:00 PM.
COUNTY COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Michael Owsley, Jack HatField,
George Newman and Rob Ittner
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Rachel Richards was attending
the CCI Winter Conference
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: None
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Jim Curtis approached the board regarding the application from COMPASS and the
Aspen Community School to the Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment for Wastewater System Permits. Mr. Curtis asked the Commissioners if
they would sign a letter he prepared for them on their letterhead stationery, or have a
different letter prepared by staff, asking the State for any assistance they could provide
in issuing the necessary permits to construct this system by March 1, 2013.
A copy of Mr. Curtis' draft letter is attached to today's packet material as an Additional
Exhibit.
Chairman Owsley informed Mr. Curtis that the board would discuss his request.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 1 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 28,2012
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS:
Commissioner Newman spoke about this Friday's event at the Wheeler Opera House.
Renowned photographer John Fielder will be giving a slide presentation starting at 7:00
PM in celebration of 20 years of the Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) program. He
visited and photographed all of the recipients of GOCO's grants over the last 20 years
or so from ranch conservations to open space purchases and trails.
CONSENT ACTIONS:
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' WORK SESSION
MEETINGS OF_NOVEMBER 7, 2012 AND REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 14
2012 — MOTION TO APPROVE
STAFF: LYNDEE R._DEAN/JEANETTE JONES. CLERKS TO THE BOCC
Commissioner Ittner moved to approve the Work Session minutes of November 7,
2012 and the Regular Meeting minutes of November 14, 2012. Commissioner
Newman seconded the motion. Motion passed with Commissioners Owsley,
Newman and Ittner voting aye and Commissioner Richards not present.
Commissioner HatField voted aye for the meeting he attended which was the
November 14, 2012 Regular Meeting. He did not attend the November 7, 2012
Work Session and therefore abstained from voting on those minutes.
CONSENT ACTIONS-1St READINGS, SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON DECEMBER
5, 2012:
FIRST READING ON RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH SNOWMASS WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT FOR
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR TO THE DISTRICT'S VEHICLES — MOTION TO
APPROVE ON FIRST READING AND SET SECOND READING AND PUBLIC
HEARING TO DECEMBER 5. 2012
STAFF: CHRISTOPHER BULL. FLEET MANAGER
Commissioner HatField moved to approve the Resolution to enter into an
Intergovernmental Agreement with Snowmass Water and Sanitation District for
maintenance and repair to the District's vehicles on first reading and set second
reading and public hearing to December 5, 2012. Commissioner Ittner seconded
the motion. Motion passed with Commissioners Owsley, Hatfield, Newman and
Ittner voting aye and Commissioner Richards not present.
FIRST READING ON RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH ASPEN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT FOR MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIR AND SUPPLY OF FUELS TO THE DISTRICT'S VEHICLES — MOTION
TO APPROVE ON FIRST READING AND SET SECOND READING AND PUBLIC
HEARING TO DECEMBER 5. 2012
STAFF: CHRISTOPHER BULL, FLEET MANAGER
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 2 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 28,2012
Commissioner Newman moved to approve the Resofution to enter into an
Intergovernmental Agreement with Aspen Fire Protection District for maintenance
and repair and supply of fuels to the District's vehicles on first reading and set
second reading and public hearing to December 5, 2012. Commissioner Ittner
seconded the motion. Motion passed with Commissioners Owsfey, Hatfield,
Newman and Ittner voting aye and Commissioner Richards not present.
CONSENT PUBLIC HEARfNG —2ND READINGS:
SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARfNG ON RESOLUTION SETTING INITIAL
AIRPORT FEES AND CHARGES FOR 2013 — MOTION TO APPROVE
STAFF• JIM ELWOOD, AVIATION DIRECTOR AND TOM OKEN, CHIEF FINANCIAL
OFFICER FOR PITKIN COUNTY
Chairman Owsley opened the hearing to public comment. There were no
comments.
Commissioner Ittner moved to approve the Resolution setting initial airport fees
and charges for 2013. Commissioner Newman seconded the motion. Motion
passed with Commissioners Owsley, Hatfield, Newman and Ittner voting aye and
Commissioner Richards not present.
SECOND READfNG AND PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE APPROVfNG THE
PURCHASE OF THE COLUMBINES AT ELK RUN UNIT 104 FOR THE PITKIN
COUNTY EMPLOYEE HOUSING INVENTORY AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR TO
EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS — MOTION TO APPROVE
STAFF• JON PEACOCK, COUNTY MANAGER; BRIAN PETTET, DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC WORKS- AND JOHN REDM4ND DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Chairman Owsley opened the hearing to public comment. There being none, he
closed the Public Hearings on both items under second reading Consent Public
Hearings.
Commissioner Hatfield moved to approve the Ordinance Approving the Purchase
of the Co{umbines at Elk Run Unit 104 for the Pitkin County Employee Housing
Inventory and Authorizing the Chair to execute the necessary documents.
Commissioner Ittner seconded the motion. Motion passed with Commissioners
Owsley, Hatfield, Newman and Ittner voting aye and Commissioner Richards not
present.
LAND USE CONSENT PUBLIC HEARINGS:
PUBL{C HEARIIdG ON INN AT ASPEN T-MOBILE SPECIAL REVIEW FOR
RENEWAL OF A CELL TOWER SITE — MOTION TO CONTINUE TO DECEMBER 19
2012
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 3 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 28,2012
STAFF: MfCHAEL KRAEMER, STAFF PLANNER
Assistant Director of Community Development, Lance Clarke informed the board that
the applicant faifed to get their notice posted for this meeting. It will therefore have to be
continued to December 19, 2012.
Commissioner Ittner moved to continue the public hearing on the Inn at Aspen T-
Mobile Special Review for renewat of a cell tower site to December 19, 2012.
Commissioner Hatfield seconded the motion.
Chairman Owsley opened the hearing to public comment. There being none, he
closed the pubfic hearing and called the question.
Motion passed with Commissioners Owstey, HatField, Newman and Ittner voting
aye and Commissioner Richards not present.
PUBLIC HEARING ON NAKAGAWA ANNUAL REVIEW— MOTION TO CONTINUE
TO DECEMBER 19, 2012
STAFF: MICHAEL KRAEMER, STAFF PLANNER
Again, Lance Clarke informed the board that this needs to be continued because staff
determined that a variance procedure had begun before they came before the BOCC.
That procedure should take pface next week.
Commissioner Ittner moved to continue the public hearing on the Nakagawa
Annual Review to December 19, 2012. Commissioner Hatfield seconded the
motion.
Chairman Owsley opened the hearing to pubfic comment. There being none, he
closed the public hearing and called the question.
Motion passed with Commissioners Owsley, Hatfield, Newman and Ittner voting
aye and Commissioner Richards not present.
LAND USE PUBL{C HEARINGS:
FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8 OF
THE PITKIN COUNTY CODE, SPECIFICALLY THE 2006 LAND_USE CODE FOR
LAND USE CODE TEXT AMEIdDMENTS RELATED TO ACCESSIBILITY— MOTION
TO APPROVE ON FIRST READING AND SET SECOND READING AND PUBLIC
HEARING TO DECEMBER 19, 2012. WITH STAFF DIRECTION
STAFF: JOANNA S. SCHAFFNER. ZONING OFFICER
Earlier this year, staff was approached by Mountain Valley property
owner and architect, Merle Rambo. Mr. Rambo appealed to Staff to create an
exemption from floor area calculations and Growth Management, for areas necessary to
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 4 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 28,2012
accommodate certain requirements of the American Nationai Standard (aka ANSI) as it
pertains to the increased accessibility, use-ability, and visit-ability needs of residential
structures. Staff supports changes to the Land Use Code for these purposes.
Staff proposes amendments to the fottowing Sections of the Land Use Code:
Chapter 5, Dimensional Requirements:
Measurement of Building Height, Section 5-20-60
Measurement of Floor Area, Section 5-20-70
Measurement of Gross Floor Area, Section 5-20-80
Permitted Encroachments into Set-
backs from roads and property fines Section 5-20-100
Chapter 6, Growth Management and TDR's
Summary Chart of GMQS Exemptions, Section 6-30-30
Exemptions from GMQS, Section 6-30-140
Joanna Schaffner, County Zoning Officer, gave her presentation as outlined in her staff
memorandum. Also present for this item were Merle Rambo, Mountain Valley owner
and architect, Kim Raymond and Jody Edwards, Attorney.
Ms. Schaffner submitted a hand out sheet dated November 28, 2012 showing the
pertinent code sections, what they will address, proposed allowances and a list of the
zone districts NOT proposed for floor area or growth management exemptions. This
hand out sheet is attached to the end of this item's packet material.
The standard being used is ANSI, the American National Standard as it pertains to the
increased accessibility, use-ability, and visit-ability needs of residential structures.
Ms. Schaffner said that staff wants to create an inventory of homes that are accessibfe
and noted that this is not someone else's problem, it's our future.
Commissioner Ittner asked Ms. Schaffner if someone was already at 5750 and were
already compliant with an elevator, ramps, etc. and everything was done within their
5750, could that owner then take the additional 575 square feet and build an additionaf
room off to the side.
Ms. Schaffner responded by saying that she would think so because it's an incentive to
have a developer provide homes {ike that. It was intended as an added incentive so if a
house already complies, she said she doesn't see why the County wouldn't give the
owner that.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 5 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 28,2012
Ms. Schaffner said that Merle Rambo pointed out that if you have an existing house,
then the onfy allowance available to you is the elevator ailowance. So, if you already
had that, you wouldn't receive the additional 575.
Merle Rambo gave the board additional information to further clarify the standards and
the proposed amendments. He informed the Commissioners that they are looking to
put together an exemption that would be efficient and be based on whole house
accessibility. At that point, take a hierarchy of items as ANSI does (which is the Code
that the City of Aspen uses). It also states that the 575 square foot exemption is for only
a newfy constructed house. It cannot be applied to an existing house. But, he said, it
goes on then to say for an existing multi-fevel, single famify residence to remodel or
renovate it, it goes on to list the limitations for that existing house would only be for an
elevator. So, if it already has an elevator, and is already compliant in the whole house
sense, it would get nothing more. He said that he believes this answers some of the
earlier questions.
Mr. Rambo submitted the folfowing exhibit for the record. 1t is a one page document
looking at 1} Elevator Exemption; 2) Basic Accessibifity Area Exemptions and 3) Basic
Remodeling Exemptions. It is attached to the end of staff s packet material on this item.
Commissioner HatFiefd is supportive of new residences at this time, but he said that he
thinks existing residences in existing neighborhoods could be a problem.
Commissioner Newman asked Ms. Schaffner if she has looked at aflowing points for
GMQS as an incentive for new homes to be in compliance
Ms. Schaffner said no, she is looking at getting away from GMQS.
DIRECTION TO STAFF — Commissioner Newman woufd like allowing points for GMQS
as an incentive for new homes to be looked at.
NOTE: Lance Clarke stated that staff could look at that, but in terms of looking at "in
lieu". •
Commissioner Hatfield discussed whether or not requirements should be added for new
homes. He believes there is more work that needs to be done on this and suggested
that staff look into long term.
Chairman Owsley does not see these as an incentive, just an allowance.
Further discussion ensued.
Chairman Owsley said that he is supportive of going forward on a voluntary basis now
and start to see how many peopfe use this as there is a three-year Sunset Provision .
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 6 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 28,2012
Commissioner Ittner agrees with Chairman Owsley that this is a good first step, but he
wants to know that it's been brain stormed on what other potential incentives there may
be to accomplish the same thing as opposed to just adding square footage.
SUGGESTION BY CHAIRMAN OWSLEY - Chairman Owsley suggested that the
County should consider, as part of this issue, making the two newly acquired Columbine
units accessible. That way the board could see what the costs are and what the
practical realities are of making a unit accessible.
Commissioner Newman is also agreeable to looking into other ways to incentivize. In
general, he is supportive, but noted that it would be a substantial expense for someone
to be totaliy ANSI compliant.
Commissioner HatField is it an exemption or an opportunity. He said that he thinks we
should be more flexible. He is not interested in GMQS exemptions. He said that
GMQS has nothing to do with this square footage. He does have concerns for anything
over 5750, but that's time. That wiil be looked at later. He doesn't think that the whole
house has to be compliant, but individual floors ought to be able to access a piece of
this.
Although this item is shown on the agenda as a Public Hearing, it was stated by
Lance Clarke that it had not been property noticed. It shoufd be noticed for the
December 19, 2012 Regufar Meeting. However, Chairman Owsley aflowed public
comment at this time.
Barrett Cyr lived in Mountain Valley with his wife and twin girls. One of his daughters is
now in a wheelchair. Due to living in Mountain Valley, it was hard to do anything to
assist�vith his daughter's needs and they had to sell their home. He said that they
would still be up there if something like this had been in place. They got into the
Affordable Housing program and got a lot at W/J Ranch. He said that Kim Raymond
has helped tremendously with the accessibility. Their new residence is 3000 square
feet which would allow them an additionaf 600 square feet in this proposal in front of the
board. It would allow an elevator and enlarge the bedrooms from 12x12 to 14x15. It
would make a tremendous impact to his family.
Dennis Murray addressed the board. He informed them that 14 years ago he was
injured during a ski trip. He said that he can't visit any friends. A big part of his life is
sociaf, he said, and to deny visit-ability is a huge impact. He had friends that remodeled
his smafl 380 square foot studio and make a shower he could get into and knock some
of the doors down. He can get friends to carry him up to his friends' houses, but then
he can't use the bathrooms. This would be a very important step.
Kim Raymond is an architect and is helping the Cyr family build their house. She
agrees with comments made by both Mr. Cyr and Mr. Murray. One of Mr. Cyr's girls is
mobile and the other one is in a chair. She wants to feel as mobile and as normal as
her fittle sister. ft is very important on a psychological level as much as a physical level.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 7 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 28,2012
Steve Child said that two weeks before the November efection (for which he was on the
balfot as a County Commissioner candidate) he had to move his 96 year ofd Mother-in-
�aw from Whitcomb Terrace into his home so he knows what changes have to be made
when you're dealing with someone who needs assistance. He said that it is good to add
some rules to every house, even if iYs only a reminder to builders to take handicap
access into account.
Barb Campbell has had several foot surgeries and has one more coming up. She lives
in Mountain Valfey and cannot even get into her own front door. She said that is what
made Mr. Rambo come before the board to get her house compliant so it's useable to
her. She would appreciate anything the Commissioners could do to move this forward.
Commissioner Hatfield wanted to modify the first full paragraph on page 7 of the staff
packet (page 32 of the Code) where it discusses the 100% of a single family residence
being in compliance. He wants to see more flexibility. He afso verified this with County
Attorney John Efy to make sure it was something the board could discuss and perhaps
change.
Commissioner Ittner said that he does not feel comfortable with changing the
percentages. Just what is 75% of the house, he asked. He would rather see a portion
of a house such as a 1St floor bedroom and bath being compliant, but not the rest of the
house. This would open visit-abiiity for a guest to also come to the house and stay.
Commissioner Newman agrees with Commissioner Ittner. He said that we don't have
enough information yet, but he is comfortable with it as it is.
SUGGESTED CHANGES BY COMMfSSIONER HATFIELD - Commissioner Hatfield
would like to suggest a couple of changes to the top paragraph on code page 32 (staff
packet page 7). He would fike the flexibility to get this done in an incremental way if you
can't do all of it. His modification suggestions would be as follows:
➢ The following exemptions shall be availabte where (he defetes the word ONLY):
(1) A secondary egress to grade is provided.
(2} A single-famify residence provides compliance with Section 1005 of the
American Nation Standard, as amended (2009) ANSI (he eliminates 100%)
(3} And compliance with ANSI Section 1004 is met in ALL OR IN PART
pertaining to the following elements: the remaining a) through d) would
remain the same.
NOTE: DIRECTION TO STAFF - Chairman Owsley said that everyone is sympathetic
to his suggestions, but the board is still unclear as to what those suggestions could lead
to. He thinks staff should be directed to look into partial compliance, what incentives,
what square footage, how these would be dealt with in a future date. Let's try to make
the adjustments as quickly as possible, if allowed.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 8 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 28,2012
Earlier drafts of this did allow 50% compiiance and threw out different numbers, Ms.
Schaffner noted, but in the interest of the Ordinance move forward and pass staff
thought the board would want to limit how this amendment wouid be used. They
purposely made it as restrictive as they could and they could easily open that up. It's
not a problem.
Mr. Rambo agrees with Ms. Schaffner's remarks. He would take it upon his self to
provide sample language by the next reading on December 19. He noted that it
wouldn't say partial compliance with ANSI, it would be partial and a iist of rooms.
Commissioner Ittner clarified the preceding discussion by saying that it sounds like the
board would pass this Ordinance in front of them and then go through the process of a
whole new Ordinance that would amend or change it further.
NOTE: It was mentioned that P&Z would also have to fook at these modifications as
well before coming back to the BOCC.
Mr. Rambo agreed.
Commissioner Ittner moved to approve the Ordinance Amending Title 8 of the
Pitkin County Code, Specifically the 2006 Land Use Code for Land Use Code Text
Amendments Related To Accessibility on first reading and set second reading
and public hearing to December 19, 2012 with staff direction to look into
Commissioner Hatfield's modifications as soon as possible for a future amended
Ordinance. Commissioner Newman seconded the motion.
Commissioner Hatfield would fike to know if the board is willing to commit to his
suggestions as soon as possible
Chairman Owsley said yes, that has been the gist of the conversation.
Chairman Owsley called the question. Motion passed 4 to 0 with Commissioners
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Owsley, Hatfield, Newman and Ittner voting aye and Commissioner Richards not
present.
LAND USE ACTIONS:
READING ON RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DAVIS AMENDMENT TO BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' RESOLUTION NOS. 90-25 AND 91-93
REGARDING DOG RESTRICTION — MOTION TO APPROVE, AS AMENDED
STAFF: SUZANNE WOLFF, SENIOR PLANNER
APPLICANT: Brad Davis & Janis Provisor
LOCATION: Lot I, Davis/Donnelley Lot Split; Snowmass Creek Road
ZONING/LOT SIZE: RS-30; 35 acres
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 9 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 28,2012
The Applicant is requesting to amend the prior approvals to allow dogs on the lot,
subject to a kenneling restriction.
The BOCC approved the Davis/Donnelley Lot Split, pursuant to Resolution
Nos 90-25 and 91-93. The Final Pat was recorded in Plat Book 27 at Page 90. The
primary issue in the review of the lot split was the protection of wildlife habitat on the
property. Building and Human Activity Envelopes were established on the plat, and the
Applicant agreed to limit the size of structures on the lots to 7,500 square feet and to
record a Conservation Easement to protect wildlife. The Conservation Easement runs to
the benefit of Aspen Valley Land Trust (originally granted to the Aspen Center for
Environmental Studies and later transferred to Aspen Valley Land Trust) and is
recorded as Reception #337969. There are no improvements on the property.
Suzanne Wolff proceeds with her presentation as outlined in her staff memorandum.
CHANGE TO DRAFT RESOLUTION CONDITION 3.C. - Commissioner Ittner
questioned draft Resolution condition 3.c. that says, construction workers are prohibited
from bringing their dogs on site. He asked why just construction workers. He would to
like to see no dogs visiting the site. This was agreed to by the board.
Commissioner Ittner afso started a discussion on how the board would use their
discretion should there be failures to comply.
Jared Davis, son of Brad Davis, applicant was present to answer questions from the
board, if needed.
Commissioner Hatfield informed the board that Kevin Wright, District Wildlife Manager
for Colorado Parks and Wildlife did a site visit at 4305, which he assumes is the other
lot to this lot split. He found that there was not compliance on that site. He said that
there was evidence of elk due to crushed vegetation and elk waste. He told
Commissioner Hatfield that he preferred that the board not change the language on
dogs on this property.
Commissioner Newman said that the impetus is on the dog owner. He is comfortable
with this as presented.
Commissioner Newman moved to approve the Resolution Approving the Davis
Amendment to Board of County Commissioners' Resolution Nos. 90-25 and 91-93
regarding Dog Restriction, as amended with change to condition 3.C.
Commissioner Ittner seconded the motion. Motion passed 3 to 1 with
Commissioners Owsley, Newman, and Ittner voting aye, Commissioner Hatfield
voting nay and Commissioner Richards not present.
BOCC OPEN DISCUSSION:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 1 O REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 28,2012
DIRECTION TO STAFF - Commissioner Newman said that the Emma Townsite
Mercantile Building looks like it has brown tarp on the building. He would like something
more protective to be used to protect the building from snowplows from CDOT. �
Phylis Mattice, sitting in for absent County Manager Jon Peacock, said that staff will
follow up on his request.
Ms. Mattice also informed the board that the Mil1 Levies, originaily scheduled before the
BOCC on December 20, 2012 wi11 be moved to the December 19, 2012 Regular
Meeting agenda.
ADJOURNED:
Commissioner Ittner moved to adjourn the Regular Meeting. Commissioner
Newman seconded the motion. Motion passed 4 to 0 with Commissioners
Owsley, Hatfield, Newman, and Ittner voting aye and Commissioner Richards not
present.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 11 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 28,2012
Respectfully submitted,
R. Dean .
fer to the Board of County Commissioners
Jeanette Jones
C{erk to the Board of County Commissioners
Michael M. Owsley
Chair of the Board of County Commissioners
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 12 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 28,2012
PITKIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WORK SESSION AGENDA
PLAZA 1 MEETIILTG ROOM
TUESDAY,DECEMBER 4,2012
10:00 2012 YTD Budget Update
10:30 2013 Budget—All Funds—Decision Points
12:30 LUNCH BREAK
1:30 • Memos of Interest
• Veterans Funding Request
• Paving Projects Wrap Up Supplemental Budget Request
• Investment Policy and Broker-Dealers
• Ashcroft Ski Touring Status Report
• Future Agendas/Agenda Requests/Monthly Calendar
• Board Membership Reports NWCCOG, RRR, CORE, QQ, CCI,
Club 20, CRRTB,RWPA,ACRA, RFTA, NC, Intermountain
TPR,
• BOCC O en Discussion
2:45 Prep for Meeting with Hospital Board on December 17
3:00 BREAK
3:15 SPECIAL MEETING- EXECUTIVE SESSION in Plaza 3
Airport Layout Plan And Master Plan
CRS 24-6-402(4)(b)
Sutey
Property Negotiations
CRS 24-6-402(4)(e)
ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION
5:00 PM ADJOURN
AGENDA SUBJECT TO CHANGE
MINUTES OF WORK SESSION
Date: December 4, 2012 Meeting Start Time: 10:05 AM
Commissioners present: Commissioners not present:
� Jack Hatfield ❑ Jack Hatfield
� Rob Ittner ❑ Rob Ittner
� George Newman ❑ George Newman
� Michael Owsley ❑ Michael Owsley
� Rachel Richards ❑ Rachel Richards
WORK SESSION ITEM: 2012 YTD Budget Update: John Redmond and Connie Garofalo
Staff presented a status update of revenues and expenditures for the 2012 budget. A discussion on projecting
sales tax revenue ensued. Jon Peacock commented that the $125,000 budgeted for wildfire mitigation is being
carried forward considering the extended drought we are experiencing. Discussion ensued.
STAFF DIRECTION: informational only
WORK SESSION ITEM: 2013 Budget—All Funds—Decision Points
Staff reviewed the overall budget figures being included in the budget as presented for each fund. Connie
reviewed the General fund expenditures, revenues and capital plan. She reviewed the approved buy-up requests
included in the budget. Discussion followed. Connie reviewed the changes that came out of past budget
presentation. Jon described the proposed funding support being added for a Detox program. Connie presented
options for eliminating the contribution from Resource Recovery to the General Fund. Connie reviewed the
other changes requested by the Board from the Core Focus area reviews.
STAFF DIRECTION: The Board supported eliminating the transfer of funds from Resource Recovery to the
General Fund and asked for additional work session time to review the business operating model for the
Landfill and recycling. The Board supported the budget as presented.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Memos of Interest
1. Veterans Funding Request of$2,000—approved$700.
2. Paving Projects Wrap Up Supplemental Budget Request—approved
3. Invesrinent Policy and Broker-Dealers—approved
4. Ashcroft Ski Touring Status Report—the Board directed correspondence be prepared to John Wilcox
regarding acknowledging the letter and identifying expectations for next steps.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Future Agendas/Agenda Requests/Monthly Calendars
1, Commissioner Newman asked about changing the order of items in the Dec 5 meeting. Chris Bull will
go before the Airport. '
WORK SESSION ITEM: Board Membership Reports
1. NWCCOG— Commissioner Ittner announced the end of year meeting is this Thursday
2. RRR—no report
3. RRR Workforce Board—no report
4. CORE—Commissioner Newman said a retreat is being scheduled.
5. QQ—Commissioner Richards provided an overview of a recent meeting.
6. CCI—Commissioner Richards reviewed issues presented at the recent conference she and Jon Peacock
attended.
7. Club 20—Commissioner Richards presented an update of issues and activities.
8. CRRTB—Commissioner Richards gave an overview of issues being addressed.
9. RWPA—Commissioner Owsley said a meeting is scheduled next week.
10. ACRA— no report
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11. RFTA- Commissioner Newman said some of the BRT park and ride stations are up and running.
12. NC—Commissioner Newman commented on a project of adding trees at the Aspen Golf Course.
13. Intermtn TPR- no report
WORK SESSION ITEM: Open Discussion
1. Bob Throm reported to the Board on the condition of the unpaved portion of Snowmass Creek Road. Jon
Peacock was directed to set up a future meeting with Brian Pettet and Bob.
2. Jon Peacock briefed the Board on the use of the tarp on Emma Mercantile building. The Board requested
this topic be added to the next joint meeting with Open Space and Trails.
3. Jon stated the Town of Snowmass Village approved the EOTC budget but approved the design work for
Rubey Park out of a different funding pool than originally identified. Commissioner Newman stated a
Retreat would be beneficial to be scheduled for EOTC to address governance issues. The Board agreed.
4. Jon stated he met with Adam Frisch and Steve Skadron who will be City representatives for the Human
Service work group. He anticipates their work to occur next year.
5. Commissioner Richards stated her term is expiring for representing CCI on the national Public Lands
Committee. She said to serve again she needs the support of her Board. The Board supported her
continued participation and questioned if a letter of support is needed.
6. Commissioner Newman asked about sending Chris Seldin's letter to others. Jon Peacock will check
with Chris.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Prep for Meeting with Hospital Board on December 17
STAFF DIRECTION: The Board directed staff to advance the following items:
1. Joint Update on Detox from Colorado West
2. Update on Aspen Valley Healthcare Alliance
3. Update on the AVH building project (including lighting mitigation)
4. Update from Board of Health/Community Health on Community Health Assessment, if ready.
WORKSESSION ADJOURNED AT 2:30 PM FOR SPECIAL MEETING AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
Prepared by: Respectfully submitted:
Phylis ttice, Assistant County Manager Janice K. Vos Caudill, Clerk and Recorder
Michael M. Owsley, Chairman
Board of County Commissioners
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