CORRECTION: This article has been corrected to reflect that the development proposal was not approved. The second reading was continued to Nov. 10. This week, a divided Basalt Town Council continued a second reading of a long-contested commercial storage/housing complex on the south side of Basalt. The proposed development combines 42 storage units, 42 housing […]
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Basalt Report: Council nips Movieland hotel in the bud
Basalt Town Council on Tuesday, Oct. 14, voted unanimously to deny an application on first reading to construct a 93-room Marriott hotel on the former Movieland site. Council also adopted a resolution to commit $100,000 to the West Mountain Regional Housing Coalition (WMRHC) in support of a program to convert existing free-market homes into permanently […]
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Basalt Report: Town to celebrate its 125th anniversary, Oct. 10
This week, town staff announced a free community celebration in Arbaney Park on Oct. 10 to commemorate the Town of Basalt’s 125th anniversary. Additionally, the Town of Basalt’s financial department presented its proposed budget for 2027, which paints a picture of a continued trend of decreased capital expenditures, since major projects like the Midland Streetscape […]
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Basalt Report: Movieland owner speaks to Marriott hotel proposal
During this week’s meeting, Basalt Town Council held a public hearing and introductory meeting for a possible 93-room Residence Inn by Marriott on the property of the former Movieland theater. Council was asked to consider a potential three-story, extended-stay hotel in El Jebel, as well as three onsite deed-restricted dwelling units designed for employees. The […]
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Basalt Report: One development tabled, another approved
During this week’s regular meeting, the Basalt Town Council held second readings and public hearings for two new residential developments, voting to continue the hearing for one and approving the final plan for the other. The first application discussed was for the special review of a mixed-use residential and commercial storage development at 555 Basalt […]
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Basalt Report: Contested Southside development moves forward
An application for the construction of a residential and commercial storage development at 555 Basalt Ave. has, after many alterations at the behest of Town Council, been approved for a second reading and public hearing on Aug. 25. After an hour of deliberation on Tuesday, the council approved the application on first reading by a […]
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Town weighs housing needs, supports development on Emma Road
During this week’s meeting, Basalt Town Council was presented with a final report from the City of Aspen estimating that Basalt will need an additional 299 units of housing over the next 10 years in order to keep up with regional growth. In addition, the council unanimously and eagerly approved the first reading of the […]
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Basalt Report: Residential-storage development continues to stir debate
During this week’s meeting, Basalt Town Council continued a hearing for an application to build a split commercial storage and residential development at 555 Basalt Avenue for a third time. The project has proven to be a tough sell over the past several months. The council also made moves toward the development of its portfolio […]
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Basalt Report: Public survey favors new police and public works facility
During this week’s meeting, Basalt Town Council reviewed the results of a public ballot feasibility survey regarding financing the construction of a new public services facility and the direction of Basalt writ large. Despite problems with the survey’s distribution, results favored financing the new building with an increased sales tax, although opinions were mixed as […]
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Basalt Report: Homestead residents brace for summer traffic
A neighborhood advisory committee consisting of residents along Homestead Drive has been working with the Basalt Police Department (BPD) and Town Staff to address traffic and parking concerns ahead of this year’s summer season. However, after two monitoring periods, Town Staff has yet to gather sufficient data to make a policy decision and intends to […]