HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.hpc.009-2008A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (HPC)
APPROVING MAJOR DEVELOPMENT (CONCEPTUAL) AND AN FAR BONUS FOR
627 W. MAIN STREET, LOT B, BLOCK 25, CITY AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN,
PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO;
RESOLUTION N0.9, SERIES OF 2008
PARCEL ID: 2737-07-330-010
WHEREAS, the applicant, Doug Kelso, represented by Steev Wilson, Forum Phi, has requested
approval for Major Development (Conceptual) and an FAR bonus in order to make an addition to
his residence at 627 W. Main Street, Lot B, Block 25, City and Townsite of Aspen, Pitkin
County, Colorado; and
WHEREAS, Section 26.415.070 of the Municipal Code states that "no building or structure
shall be erected, constructed, enlazged, altered, repaired, relocated or improved involving a
designated historic property or district until plans or sufficient information have been submitted
to the Community Development Director and approved in accordance with the procedures
established for their review;" and
WHEREAS, for Conceptual Major Development Review, the HPC must review the application,
a staff analysis report and the evidence presented at a hearing to determine the project's
conformance with the City of Aspen Historic Preservation Design Guidelines per Section
26.415.070.D.3.b.2 and 3 of the Municipal Code and other applicable Code Sections. The HPC
may approve, disapprove, approve with conditions or continue the application to obtain
additional information necessary to make a decision to approve or deny; and
WHEREAS, for approval of an FAR bonus, the HPC must review the application, a staff
analysis report and the evidence presented at a hearing to determine, per Section 26.415.110.0 of
the Municipal Code, that:
a. The design of the project meets all applicable design guidelines; and
b. The historic building is the key element of the property and the
addition is incorporated in a manner that maintains the visual integrity of the historic building
and/or
c. The work restores the existing portion of the building to its historic appeazance; and/or
d. The new construction is reflective of the proportional patterns found in the historic building's
form, materials or openings; and/or
e. The construction materials are of the highest quality; and/or
£ An appropriate transition defines the old and new portions of the building; and/or
g. The project retains a historic outbuilding; and/or
h. Notable historic site and landscape features aze retained; and
WHEREAS, Amy Guthrie, in her staff report dated May 14, 2008, performed an analysis of the
application based on the review standazds and the "City of Asnen Historic Preservation Design
Guidelines, and recommended HPC approve the project; an RECEPTION#: 550529, 06126/2008 at
09:25:29 AM,
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Janice K. Vos Caudill, Pitkin County, CO
WHEREAS, at their regulaz meeting on May 14, 2008, the Historic Preservation Commission
considered the application, found that it was consistent with the review standards and "City of
Aspen Historic Preservation Design Guidelines" and granted approval by a vote of 4 to 2.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That HPC grants Major Development
(Conceptual) and a 500 squaze foot FAR bonus for the property located at 627 W. Main Street,
Lot B, Block 25, City and Townsite of Aspen, Colorado as proposed.
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION on the 14th day of May, 2008.
Approved as to Form:
Jim True, Assist~ty AtAttorney
Approved as to content:
HISTORIC PRESERVA ION COMMISSION
Michael Hoffman, Chair
ATTEST:
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Kathy Strickland, Chief Deputy Clerk