David Schneider

This plan provides land use guidance and policy direction for the West of Maroon Creek area, encompassing the Highway 82 Corridor and Pitkin County Airport. The plan's intent is to guide future uses and development scale, preserve scenic quality, and integrate transportation decisions with development patterns to enhance the experience for all travelers. It focuses on three main areas: establishing distinct 'Activity Nodes' separated by open space, improving the efficiency and coordination of transportation services, and maintaining and enhancing scenic views.

This Landscape Masterplan for Pitkin County Airport outlines a long-term strategy for enhancing the airport campus, focusing on creating a welcoming and ecologically sensitive environment. Key objectives include enhancing native meadows with wildflowers, creating cohesive grove plantings, preserving historic ranch character, and enriching riparian corridors. The plan details conceptual installation scopes, budgets, and a 13-year phased implementation strategy, categorized into ongoing projects, completion of existing projects, long-term investments with visual benefits, new installations for immediate impact, and the development of interactive public spaces. Emphasis is placed on integrating environmental responsibility, such as utilizing irrigation water rights and incorporating green solutions like bioswales and electric car charging stations.

The West of Maroon Creek Plan (WOMP) establishes a ten-year vision for land use, development, and scenic preservation within Pitkin County, Colorado. This plan provides detailed policies and implementation steps for specific activity nodes and outlying developable areas. Key strategic pillars include land use and transportation management, future land use designations, and comprehensive scenic guidelines covering design, landscaping, lighting, and signage. The plan's objectives are to maintain natural vistas, ridgelines, and open spaces, ensuring the preservation of the area's distinctive character as the gateway to Aspen.

This Recommended Improvement Plan, part of the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport Master Plan, outlines long-term space reservation concepts for future airport facilities, based on general aviation Alternative C1 and Terminal Planning - Alternative 1 'Simple'. The plan details specific improvements across airside facilities, the passenger terminal area, and general aviation areas, including the relocation of the passenger terminal building and the potential for a second FBO. It also incorporates conditions of approval from the Board of County Commissioners, emphasizing environmental protection, traffic impact analysis, architectural quality, transit integration, and historic preservation.

The aggregated meeting minutes cover discussions on several key areas including airport modernization updates, specifically related to the Supplemental Environmental Assessment (EA), RAISE Grant, and RFQs for runway and terminal design. Old business included updates on the SAF Feasibility Study, Wind Study, and DC Visit. New business featured aircraft prioritization discussions and holiday updates. Standing items involved subcommittee updates, such as the Noise Subcommittee and the status of the Safety Task Force. Specific attention was given to noise and emissions presentations, updates on FAA tours, airport leasing, and the process for forming the Terminal Design and Airport Multi-Modal Connectivity Task Forces. Discussions also covered budget presentation, AAB Alternate Selection, and updates regarding airport closures planned for 2026 and 2027.