Monday night, Snowmass Village Town Council and planning officials took a preliminary look at proposed changes to a major development project. Though construction for Base Village began in 2006, it's not even halfway done. That's largely because of the great recession. Now, developer Related Colorado is asking Snowmass Village for some modifications to the original plan. That includes adding fractionals to new condos, and combining two lots near the base of the Snowmass ski area. Aspen Public Radio’s Elise Thatcher talks with Community Development Director Julie Ann Woods about whether her office is recommending Snowmass Village adopt the revisions. Woods says one of the biggest changes would be the addition of a new Limelight Hotel by the Aspen Skiing Company.
On Wednesday, Snowmass Village's Planning Commission will continue reviewing Related Colorado's proposed changes for Base Village. The meetings come as residents, officials, and developers are anxious to see the project move forward… while still making sure it’s still a good fit for the community. Earlier this winter, Related Colorado asked for a shorter, more streamlined review of the Base Village proposals. That was voted down by Town Council.
