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130 South Galena Street
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CASELOf SUMMARY SHEET - CITY OF A*N
DATE RECEIVED: 12/19/96 CASE # A99-96
DATE COMPLETE: STAFF: Am.n
PARCEL ID # 2737-073-00-048 L
PROJECT NAME: Tattoo Parlour Temporary Use Permit
Project Address: 465 N. Mill Street
APPLICANT: Ben Wallenborn & Paul Lambdin
Address/Phone: 615 Vine Aspen, CO 81611 544-3635
REPRESENTATIVE: Dennis B. Green
Address/Phone: 117 S. Spring St., Suite 1 Aspen, CO 81611 925-1885
RESPONSIBLE PARTY: Other Other Name/Address: Jjc){
FEES DUE
FEES RECEIVED
PLANNING
$450
PLANNING
$350
# APPS RECEIVED 1
ENGINEER
$0
ENGINEER
$
# PLATS RECEIVED
HOUSING
$0
HOUSING
$
GIS DISK RECEIVED:
ENV HEALTH
$0
ENV HEALTH
$
CLERK
$0
CLERK
$
TYPE OF APPLICATION
TOTAL
$450
TOTAL RCVD $350
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Memorandum
To: Mayor and City Council
Thru: Amy Margerum, City Manager
Thrtt: Stan Clauson, Community Development Director
From: Mary Lackner, Acting Deputy Director
Re: 'attoo Parlor Temporary Use P�r:nit
Date: January 13,1997
Summary: The applicant is seeking to open a tattoo parior in the lower level of
ill 465 N. MStreet for a six month period as permitted under the temporary use
oe_rmit regulations. A copy of the applicant's request is included as Exhibit A.
Staff is recommending approval of the temporary use permit request with
conditions.
Applicant: Ben Wailenborn and Paul Lambdi:^, represented by Dennis Green.
Location: The applicant has a lease for an approximately ; 60 sq.ft. space in the
lower level of the 465 N. Mill Street building. The tattoo parlor is proposed to be
located adjacent to the Aspen Times press room and Downtown Detail.
Zoning: T'ne parcel is zoned Service,lCommercial/Industrial (S/C/I).
Code Criteria: The requirements for Temporary Use permits are set forth in
chapter 26.97 of the Aspen Municipal Code. The following criteria must be
considered for the review of the tattoo parlor:
A. The location, size, design, operating characteristics, and visual impacts
of the proposed use.
Response: The applicant is proposing to be located in a 760 sq.ft. existing
commercial space in the 465 N. Mill Street building and will place a sign on the
exterior of the business that meets the requirements of the sign code. No
information has been submitted illustrating the interior configuration of the
tattoo parlor, however staff does not believe this is necessary for the review. The
applicant briefly describes the operating characteristics of the tattoo parlor in the
am)iication. Thev are expecting a maximum of eight customers a day, due to the
time required to make tattoos.
B. The compatibility of the proposed temporary use with the character,
density and use of structures and uses in the immediate vicinity.
Response: The lower level of 465 N. Mill Street contains a mix of commercial,
office, and industrial uses. The existing uses include Barking Beauties Pet
Grooming, Downtown Detail, Anderson Kein Architects, Wright Telephone
Systems, photo processing shop, Rare Exchange consignments, and Design
Studio furniture design.
The Planning Office is aware of several illegal retail uses in this building and is
currently looking at the SCI and NC zone districts for revisions. There has been
a Tend over the past several years that some retail uses are seeking space in the
SCI zone district because or the lower -ents, and traditional SCI uses are being
disniaced down valley. This is a long -ange planning project that will
recommend changes to the SCI and NC zone districts and is anticipated to come
before the public, Planning Commission and Council during 1997.
The proposed tattoo parlor may be appropriate in this location for a temporary
six month period while these zone districts are being reevaluated.
C. Imvacts of the proposed temporary use on pedestrian and vehicular
traffic and traffic patterns, municipal services, noise levels, and
neighborhood characteristics.
Response: The application represents the operation of the tattoo parlor to have
no impact on traffic, municipal services, noise, or neighborhood characteristics.
Based on the representations or the applicant, a maximum of eight customers can
be accommodated per day. Staff believes this level of customer visitation is
consistent with the uses of this neighborhood on a temporary basis.
D. The duration of the proposed temporary use and whether a temporary
use has previously been approved for the structure, parcel, property or
location as proposed in the application.
Response: The applicant is seeking the maximum time limit for this temporary
use which is six months. This is the first request for a temporary use permit for
this property. This is also the first request for a tattoo parlor to be considered a
temporary use in any zone district.
E. The purposes and intent of the zone district in which the temporary use
is proposed.
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Response: The purpose of the SO zone district follows:
Purpose. The purpose of the Service/Commercial/Industrial (S/C/I) _one district
is to allow for the use of land for the preservation or development of limited
commercial and industrial uses which do not require or generate high customer
traffic volumes, and to permit customary accessory uses, including residential
dwelling units.
As discussed in this review, staff is reevaluating the permitted and conditional
uses of this zone district. Therefore, permitting this use on a temporary basis is
acceptable by staff.
F. The relation of the temporary use to conditions and character changes
which may have occurred in the area and zone district in which the use
is proposed.
Response: As discussed in item 3., there are several illegal retail uses that are
currently in operation on this parcel. The Planning Office is reviewing the SCI
zone district to determine what revisions are appropriate in this district to ensure
compatibility of uses with the intent and purpose or the underiving zone district.
Staff can suvvort 4.
this temporary use pe_-.nit as it is only permitting the use for a
six month period.
G. How the proposed temporary use will enhance or diminish the general
public health, safety or welfare.
Response: There will be a washroom in the business that will be available for
clients. The applicant is also prohibiting clients from drinking alcohoiic
beverages while on the premises. The application has been rererred to the
Environmental Health Devartment, however no comments were submitted in
time for inclusion in this memo. Staff will present their comments at the
meeting.
Recommendation: Staff is recommending approval or this temporary use
permit request for a tattoo parlor for six months subject to the following
conditions:
The hours of operation shall be limited to 7:00 am -10:00 pm.
Z. The temporary use is valid from January 14,1997 to July 14,1997.
3. A waste disposal plan shall be reviewed and approved by Environmental
Health Department.
�. All material representations made in the application and in the hearing by
the applicant and the applicant's representative shall be considered
conditions of approval, unless amended by other conditions.
Recommended Motion "I move to approve the request for a Temporary Use
Permit for a Tattoo Parlor to be located in the lower level of the building located
at 465 N. Mill Street for a period of six months, subject to the conditions set forth
in the Planning Office memorandum dated January 13, 1997."
Resolution
Exhibit A
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DENNIS B. GREEN
Attorney at Law
TELEPHONE 970-925-1885 117 SOUTH SPRING ST., SUITE 1 TELECOPIER 970-925-8967
ASPEN. COLORADO 81611
December 19, 1996
Aspen City Council
130 S. Galena
Aspen, CO 81611
Re: Land Use Application, Temporary Use, Tattoo Parlour
To the City Council:
On behalf of my clients, Ben Wallenborn and Paul Lambdin, application is hereby made for
temporary use, pursuant to Chapter 26.96 of the City's Land Use Regulations, for a tattoo parlour
as follows:
1. BASIC INFORMATION
1. Applicants: Ben Wallenborn and Paul Lambdin, 615 Vine, Aspen, Colorado, 81611, 544-
3635.
2. Location: 465 N. Mill, No. 9, Aspen, Colorado, 81611.
3. Zoning: Service/Commercia/Industrial.
4. Ownership: Premises leased by applicants. Evidence of ownership by landlord attached.
5. Vicinity Map: Attached.
6. Sketch Plan of the building showing location of the unit, vehicle and pedestrian access:
Attached
II. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL
The proposal is for a temporary use of the premises for a tattoo parlour. A more detailed
description is included in the letter from Ben Wallenborn dated December 12, 1996, which is
attached.
The Applicants contend that the proposal is consistent with the standards set for temporary
uses under Section 26.96.030 of the City's Regulations for the following reasons. The use will be
low traffic impact because the Applicants work involves seeing an average of only approximately
5-6 customers per day. Due the time required to do the tattoos, a maximum of eight customers per
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day is possible. Most of the customers are anticipated to be locals, many of whom are repeat
customers, instead of tourists.
The proposal calls for no new construction of space, and thus will have no impact on density
or other land use considerations. Only a small sign will be needed for the establishment, and there
will be no significant visual impacts from the use. No noise impacts will be involved.
The Applicants have, in the past, obtained licenses for their activities. However, the State
of Colorado has no licensing requirements. However, the Applicants intend to have sanitary
facilities, including a washroom, available. Also, they are willing to abide by reasonable conditions
regarding hours of operations, health inspections, and similar requirements if the Council deems
same appropriate.
Applicants are requesting a temporary use for six months, as provided in the Regulations.
The use is compatible with uses in the immediate vicinity, which include retail
establishments. A print shop, and a laundromat. There are minimal residential uses in the vicinity
and the proposed use will be no more impactful to such uses than other uses allowed in the zoning
district.
The use proposed is therefore compatible with the purpose and intent of the SCI District.
Enclosures
Sincerely,
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12/16.96 16:27 FAS 970906; 0
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December 12, 1996
To the members of the P+Z Commission,
I am seeking support in getting my tattoo shop zoned in the SCI zone which is coned for "Artist
Studio". These have been some questions as to whether a tattoo shop can be considered an artists studio, so
1 would like to state a few reasons that I believe will clarify this.
The definition of "Artists Studio" is an artists workshop. The definition of"Artist" is someone
who practices art with knowledge of specific skills needed in producing or expressing aesthetically
pleasing objects such as painting or sculpture. So I guess the question than would be whether T am an artist
or not and if a tattoo could be considered aesthetically pleasing. I think that the question of tattoo as art is
pretty much an individual opinion . Not only do T believe it is an art but it is one of the oldest known arts in
the world. The ice man they found in the Alps a few years ago was the oldest person they have found with
skin intact and on that skin was found tattoos. There are also several tattoo magazines published monthly
that bear the word "ART' in their titles. There is no question in my mind that it is an art form.
As for the question of whether T am an artist or not T can give you a brief background of myself
and let you decide. As an elementary student in Colorado Springs T had pieces displayed in museums every
year and a couple even went to museums in Denver. I continued to study art all through high school and
had stuff displayed in many shows. I won a monetary award for best art student in the Larimer county
school district to help with college. I went to Memphis College of Art on a scholarship in 1988 originally
with a painting major, but switched to metals and printmaking before I graduated with a BFA in '93. T did
an internship at the National Ornamental Metals Museum. About a year before I graduated I started
tattooing, it was like learning another media. The same thinks apply as in painting and drawing such as line
quality, knowledge of color, light sources, shading, etc. In tattooing I have done master copies of Van
Gogh, Picasso, and Georgia O'Keefe. A lot of the work I do is custom one of a kind pieces that I draw
myself.
I understand that there are many misconceptions about tattooing and a lot of concerns about
bringing this type of business into Aspen. I want to reassure you that this is not going to be a seedy biker
hang out . I allow no drinking in my shop and as for questions about the amount of traffic produced.
tattooing is a time consuming process that limits the number of people I can work on in a day. I also
understand that the majority of people in Aspen or that visit are not into this and this is why I did not want
to set up on the mall or anywhere directly downtown_ 1 am sure most people would agree that the place that
we're looking at is the best place because it is out of the beaten path where only those looking for it would
find it.
Thank you for taking the time to read this, I hope this clean up any questions you might have had
and why I believe I should be zoned for artist studio. If you do agree with me I would greatly appreciate
any support you could give me. Maybe a letter of support to the City Council whom I have to meet with on
Monday Dec 16.
Sincerely yours,
Ben Wallenborn
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To: Mary Lackner, Planner
From: Nancy MacKenzie, Environmental Health Officer
Date: January 9, 1997
Re: Tattoo Parlour Temporary Use Permit
Parcel ID# 2737-073-00-048
The Aspen/Pitkin Environmental Health Department has reviewed the
application submitted by Ben Wallenborn and Paul Lambdin under
authority of the Municipal Code of the City of Aspen, and has the
following comments.
Tattoo Parlors are not regulated by the local Health Department.
They do come under Regulation 10. Cleaning and Sterilization of
Needles, Instruments, Probes, and Devises Used by Acupuncturists,
Tattoo Artists, and Persons Performing Ear or Other Percutaneous
Piercing of the State of Colorado Rules and Regulations Pertaining
to Epidemic and Communicable Disease Control.
This regulation is promulgated pursuant to CRS 25-1-107 (1) (A) and
12-29.5-111 which state that the Department has the authority to
investigate and control the causes of epidemic and communicable
diseases and the Department shall promulgate rules relating to the
proper cleaning and sterilization of needles used in the practice
of acupuncture and the sanitation of acupuncture offices. Because
bloodborne infections may be transmitted by any contaminated
instrument which enters sterile tissue of a patient/client, this
regulation is not restricted to acupuncturists.
As long as the applicant is in compliance with Regulation 10,
there are no concerns with this application.
Attached is the full text of Regulation 10.
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these procedures shall be constructed of a material which is easily dear ,ed and
ing sanitized with a chemical germicide.
capable of be
Friar io and after each treaimeni or acupuncture anti each appiicaion Cit
tattoo or ear/percutaneous piercing, the applicator shall wash his/her handci t
a sink with bath hot and cold running water and with soap having bactericidal
qualities.
Equipment items shall be defined as any needle, instrument, probe, cue
device utilized by acupuncturists, tattoo artists, or. persons performing
ear/percutaneous piercing that punctures the skin or enters.sterile tissue of any
patient/client-
The use of sterile, single -use, disposable equipment items is encouraged.
Equipment items which have been used to puncture the skin or enter slufiie
tissue of a patient/client shall be considered infectious waste. Prior to disposal.
such items must be placed in puncture -resistant containers. Such items �-1'rE'Old
not be recapped, bent, broken, removed from disposable syringes, or otherwise
manipulated by hand after use. Other solid waste, such as soiled Gnen,
contaminated with blood or other body fluids must be placed in sealed, sturdy,
impervious bags to prevent leakage of the contained items. All infectious wz,_.te
must be disposed of in a manner consistent with CRS 25-15-401 et seq. and
regulations of the Board of Health conceming infectious waste disposal.
Equipment items must be leaned and sterilized before such items M��y t,a
reused. Equipment items should first be thoroughly cleaned to remove
adherent, organic material (e.g. blood and proteins). Persons involved in.
cleaning and decontaminating instruments should wear. heavy-duty rubl?e,,f
gloves to prevent hand injuries. Equipment items must then be sterilized by
steam (autoclaving), gas (chemical vapor), or dry heat sterilization_ . Sterili.r:fs
must be installed, maintained, and operated in conformance with the
manufacturer's instructions and specifications. The adequacy of sterilizatican
cycles must be verified by the periodic use of spore -testing devices, i.e. weekly
for most practices, and the operator should keep records which demonstrate
the frequency and results of such testing. liquid chemical germicides
(commonly referred to as "cold sterilization" solutions), ultrasound, and
ultraviolet light cabinets are not acceptable sterilization methods for metal cif
heat -stable equipment items. Non -heat -stable equipment items which entei
norr,,aliy sterile tissue should receive high level disinfection using chemical
germicides that are registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection AQerlcy as
.sterilants". The manufacturer's instructions for use of the germicide and the
manufacturer's specifications for compatibility of the equipment item with
germicides should be closely followed.
Each office, clinic, business, or facility which utilizes equipment items shall
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work in a food processing, milk producing, milk processing or food service
setting in any capacity in which there is a likelihood of such person
contaminating food or food contact surfaces with pathogenic organisms or
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ensuring the absence from work of an employee with an food
s er ervi di foodineasfor
which there is evidence of transmission to persons
ns in setting, as determined by trod
processing, milk producing, or rnilk processing
State Department of Health.
Regulation 8. ReQQ in `Pa"' Amona Animals
Every veterinarian. livestock owner, veterinary diagnostic Iabo men t�f
director, or other person having the care of, or knowledge
animals having or suspected of tthlavin any disease
ise eewC ,r s � promptly may er the
public health such as rabies, anthrax, P or the State
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the facts to the local health department or health agency
Department of Health.
Regulation 9. COD LL ntiatity
All personal medical records and reports held by the state or local health
department in compliance with theseregulations R� shall be onable a orntficiena al
be m��io by
information subject to C.R.S. 5 () facility
the department to consult with the fattendingl y State orhysician olocal health h departments
for the patient prior to any furthero p Y
or health agencies.
Regulation 10. Cleanincl and Sterilization of Needles. Instruments Probe*. and
Qe�;cp$ Used i?Y Acuounctunsts Tattoo Artists and Perk rI
performing Ear or Other Percutaneaus Pierc.na
This regulation is promulgated pursuant to CRS 25-1-107(1)(A) and "t2-29.5-
111 which state that the Department has the authority to investigate and control
the causes of epidemic and communicable diseases and that the Depar-tr lent
shall promulgate rules relating to the proper cleaning and sterilization of needles
used in the practice of acupuncture and the sanitation of acupuncture offices.
Because bloodborne infections may be transmitted by any contaminated
instrument which enters sterile tissue of a patient/client, this regulation is not
restricted to acupuncturists.
All parts of the premises bek at inpa clean, saniotaory, neat/ and orderly s
piercing establishment shallP
condition at all times. All tables, counters, and chairs used in connection with
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be responsible for insuring that ail personnel who use, dean. Sterilize, stare,
dispose, or otherwise handle equipment items are adequately gained and
supervisetL
All communicable diseases shall be reported by acupuncturists. tattoo
artists, and persons performing ear/percutaneous piercing to the state or locz
health department in accordance with Regulations 1 through 4 of these rules..
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December Z, 1996
To the City of Aspen:
We, Ben Wallenborn and Paul Lambdin, hereby authorize Dennis B. Green, attorney at law,
117 S. Spring, Suite 1, Aspen, CO, 81611, 925-1885, to represent us with regard to an application
for temporary use for a tattoo parlour to the City of Aspen.
Ben Wallenborn
615 Vine
Aspen, CO 81611
544-3635
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Paul Lambdin
615 Vine
Aspen, CO 81611
544-3635
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process an npplicxtion for temporary use for a tattoo parlour to the City of Aspen. This application
is for Unit in said building, which Wnllenborn and Lambdin are leasing from M4 I t 5"t : ti(Q;7rZY4
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ASPEN/PITKIN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
130 South Galena Street
Aspen, Colorado 81611
Phone (970) 920-5090 FAX (970) 920-5439
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Attorney
Environmental Health
FROM: Mary Lackner, Planner
RE: Tattoo Parlour Temporary Use Permit
Parcel ID No. 2737-073-00-048
DATE: December 30, 1996
Attached for your review and comments is an application submitted by Ben Wallenborn and paul
Lambdin.
Please return your comments to me no later than January 2, 1997.
Thank you.
ASPEN/PITIINN PLANNING OFFICE
130 S. Galena Street
Aspen, Colorado 81611
(970) 920-5090 FAX# (970) 920-5439
December 30, 1996
Dennis B. Green
117 S. Spring Street Suite
Aspen, CO 81611
Re: Tattoo Parlour Temporary Use Permit
Case A99-96
Dear Dennis,
The Planning Office has completed its preliminary review of the captioned application. We have
determined that this application is complete.
We have scheduled this application for 1 st Reading before the Aspen City Council on Monday,
January 13, 1997 at a meeting to begin at 5:00 p.m. Should this date be inconvenient for you,
please contact me within 3 working days of the date of this letter. After that the agenda dates will
be considered final and changes to the schedule or tabling of the application will only be allowed
for unavoidable technical problems. The Friday before the meeting date, we will call to inform you
that a copy of the memo pertaining to the application is available at the Planning Office.
Please note that it is your responsibility to mail notice to property owners within 300' and to post
the subject property with a sign at least ten (10) days prior to the public hearing. Please submit a
photograph of the posted sign as proof of posting and an affidavit as proof of mailing prior to the
public hearing.
If you have any questions, please call Mary Lackner, the planner assigned to your case, at 920-
5106.
Sincerely,
Rhonda Harris
Administrative Assistant
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TELEPHONE 970-925-1885
November 20, 1996
DENNIS B. GREEN
Attornev at Law
117 SOUTH SPRING ST.. SUITE 1 TELECOPIER 970-925-8967
ASPEN. COLORADO 81611
Aspen/Pitkin Community Development Department
Stan Clauson, City Community Development Director
130 S. Galena
Aspen, CO 81611
By facsimile to 920-5439, original following
Re: Tattoo Parlour, Code Interpretation
Dear Mr. Clauson:
As you know, I represent Ben Wallenborn and Paul Lambdin with regard to their efforts to
open a tattoo parlour at a site which is located in the City's Service/CommerciaVIndustrial Zone.
The question which has been put to you is whether a tattoo parlour falls within the definition of an
"artists studio", a permitted use within the SCI Zone.
My clients and myself have previously met with you and you have indicated that it is your
opinion that a tattoo parlour does not fall within the zoning designation for an "artists studio". The
purpose of this letter is make a formal request that this interpretation be appealed to the City Council
pursuant to Section 26.112.010(F) of the City's Code. It is our position that this matter is ripe for
determination by the City Council as you have stated unequivocally your opinion as to the
interpretation of the provisions involved. However, if you feel that it is appropriate to issue a
written decision, we urge you to do so as quickly as possible. My discussions with John Worcester,
the City Attorney, indicate that City Council could consider this matter on either December 9th or
16th. While the Code might allow for a somewhat longer time period, under the circumstances we
would urge you to process this matter more expeditiously. As you recall, Mr. Worcester suggested
other approaches to resolve this matter at our meeting on October 21, 1996, and it was not until
November 18, 1996, that he informed me that those options had been rejected by your office.
Considering the fact that my clients have been attempting to open their business for some time, it
would seem only fair, and really in everyone's best interest, to get this matter before the City
Council at the earliest possible date.
If you have any questions or comments, let me know.
Sincerely,
cc: John Worcester
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SUBLEASE
THIS SUBLEASE 's ma a this � of O (I A—rt P� 19 � , between
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(,C/ , (the "Lessee")
and , (the "Sublessee").
In consideration of the payment of rent and the performance of the promises by the Sublessee set forth below, the
Lessee does hereby lease to the Sublesse: the following described p es situate in 714 k County,
State of Colorado, the address of which is A G 5 Ci . I 1 �os.1 . Cry 8 l
LeW D—Pbm
TO HAVE ANIJ TO HOLD the same with all the appurtenances unto the said Su, 2� see from 12
Nclock nooivn the
day of 19 —9fie , to 12 o clbck noon on the day of
19 , at and for a rental of $ 1, 2 9 5 l2P per month payable without notice and in advance, on the first day of
each calendar month during the term of this sublease at the office of the Lessee at
The Sublessee, in consideration of the leasing of the premises, agrees as follows:
1. To pay the rent for the premises above -described.
2. To keep the improvements upon the premises, including sewer connections, plumbing, wiring and glass in good
repair, all at Sublessee's expense, and at the expiration of this sublease to surrender the premises in as good a condition
as when the Sublessee entered the premises, loss by fire, inevitable accident, and ordinary wear excepted. To keep all
sidewalks on and around the premises free and clear from ice and snow, and to keep the entire exterior premises free
from all litter, dirt, debris and obstructions; to keep the premises in a clean and sanitary condition as required by the
ordinances of the city and county in which the property is situate.
3. To sublet no part of the premises, and not to assign the sublease or any interest therein without the written
consent of the Lessee.
4. To use the premises only as 54-Q Ca- q9and to use the premises for no purposes prohibited by
the laws of the United States or the State of Colorado, or of the ordinances of the city or town in which said premises are
located, and for no improper or questionable purposes whatsoever, and to neither permit nor suffer any disorderly
conduct, noise or nuisance having a tendency to annoy or disturb any persons occupying adjacent premises.
5. To neither hold nor attempt to hold the Lessee liable for any injury or damage, either proximate or remote,
occurring through or caused by the repairs, alterations, injury or accident to the premises, or adjacent premises, or other
parts of the above premises not herein demised_ or by reason of the negligence or default of the owners or occupants
thereof or any other person, nor to hold the Lessee liable for any injury or damage occasioned by defective electric
wiring, or the breakage or stoppage of plumbing or sewerage upon said premises or upon adjacent premises, whether by
breakage or stoppage results from freezing or otherwise: to neither permit nor suffer said premises, or the walls or floors
thereof, to be endangered by overloading, nor said premises to be used for any purpose which would render the insur-
ance thereon void or the insurance risk more hazardous, nor make any alterations in or changes in, upon, or about said
premises without first obtaining written consent of the Lessee therefor, but to permit the Lessee to place a "For Rent"
card or sign upon the leased premises at any time after sixty (60) days before the end of this sublease.
6. To allow the Lessee to enter upon the premises at any reasonable hour.
IT IS EXPRESSLY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED BETWEEN LESSEE AND SUBLESSEE AS FOLLOWS:
7. All charges for water and water rents of said premises are to be paid by 0-Lessee ❑ Sublessee. All charges
for heating of said premises are to be paid by Tv6ssee ❑ Sublessee.
8. This sublease is subject to411 of the terms and conditions of that primary lease for the premises executed by
Lessee on the ?- '�- day of &6121/��r , 19 9-G- . Sublessee agrees to be bound by all terms and
conditions of said lease, and agrees not to violate any of the terms and conditions thereof, or cause the terms and
conditions thereof to be violated.
9. No assent, express or implied, to any breach of any one or more of the agreements hereof shall be deemed or
taken to be a waiver of any succeeding or other breach.
No. 1047. Rev. 4-". SUBLEASE C 1983 mE�._,�
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10. If, after the expiration of this sublease, the Sublessee shall remain in possession of the premises and continue to
pay rent without a written agreement as to such possession, then such tenancy shall be regarded as a month -to -month
tenancy, at a monthly rental, payable in advance, equivalent to the last month's rent paid under this sublease, and
subject to all the terms and conditions of this sublease.
11. If the premises are left vacant and any part of the rent reserved hereunder is not paid, then the Lessee may,
without being -obligated to do so, and without terminating this sublease, retake possession of the said premises and rent
the same for such rent, and upon such conditions as the Lessee may think best, making such change and repairs as may
be required, giving credit for the amount of rent so received less all expenses of such changes and repairs, and the
Sublessee shall be liable for the balance of the rent herein reserved until the expiration of the term of this sublease.
12. The security deposit in the amount of $ —'— d shall be returned to the Sublessee, or written
accounting made therefor, listing the exact reasons for the retention of any portion of the security deposit, within sixty
(60) days after termination of this sublease, or surrender and acceptance of the premises. The Lessee shall make any
written statement by mailing said statement to the last known address of the Sublessee.
13. It is agreed that if the Sublessee shall be in arrears in the payment of any installment of rent, or any portion
thereof, or in default of any of the covenants or agreements herein contained to be performed by the Sublessee, which
default shall be uncorrected for a period of three (3) days after Lessee has given written notice thereof, Lessee may, at
Lessee's option, without liability for trespass or for damages; enter into and upon said premises, or a portion there&,
declare the terms of this sublease ended; repossess the said premises as of the Lessee's former estate; peacefully expel
and remove the Sublessee, those claiming under said Sublessee, or any person or persons occupying the same and their
effects; all without prejudice to any other remedies available to the Lessee for arrears of rent or breach of covenant.
14. In the event of any dispute arising under the terms of this Sublease, or in the event of non-payment of any sums
arising under this sublease and in the event the matter is turned over to an attorney, the party prevailing in such dispute
shall be entitled, in addition to other damages or costs, to receive reasonable attorney's fees from the other party.
15. In the event any payment required hereunder is not made within ten (10) days after the payment is due, a late
charge in the amount of five percent (5%) of the payment will be paid by the Sublessee.
16. This sublease is made with the express understanding and agreement that, in the event the Sublessee becomes
insolvent, or is declared a bankrupt, then in either event, the Lessee may declare this sublease ended, and all rights of the
Sublessee hereunder shall terminate and cease.
THIS SUBLEASE shall be binding on the parties, their personal representatives, successors and assigns.
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
HUSSEF ,M � tC�- Ve'i 4 c-
Sg4-o8 II
147
.is described as "artificially" drawn i1 it is
couched in apt and technical phrases and ea-
bibits a scientific arrangement.
'ARTISAN. One skilled in some kind of me-
chanical craft or art; a skilled mechanic.
O'Clair v. Hale, 25 Misc. Rep. 31, 64 N. Y.
Supp. 386 ; Amazon Irr. Co. v. Briesen, 1
San. App. 758, 41 Pac. 1116. As used in lien
statutes, the term includes the architect,
Kansas City Southern Ry. Co. v. Wallace, 38
Oki. 233, 132 P. WS, 9ll, 46 L. R. A. (N. S.)
112, but not a subcontractor, Huffman v. Mc-
Donald (Tea. Civ. App.) 261 S. W. 146, 147.
An optometrist is not an "artisan." Swanz
v. Clark, 71 Mont. 385, 2290 P. 1108.
ARTIST. Under the Immigration Law May
19, 1921, ¢ 2, subd. "d" (42 Stat. 5), "artist"
refers to one skilled in trade or art. U. S. v.
Commissioner of Immigration at Port of New
York (C. a A.) 298 F. 449, 450.
ARURA. An old English law term, signify-
ing a day's work in plowing.
ARVIL-SUPPER. A feast or entertainment
made at a funeral in the north of England;
anvil bread is bread delivered to the poor at
funeral solemnities, and anvil, areal, or arfa4,
the burial or funeral rites. Cowell.
AS. Lat. In the Roman and civil law. A
pound weight; and a coin originally weighing
a pound, (called also "libra ;") divided into
twelve parts, called "unit'."
AS SOON AB PRACTICABLE
ship between one of them and a third person.
For instance, the temporary bailee of a chat-
tel is entitled to it as between himself and a
stranger, or as against a stranger; reference
being made by this form of words to the rights
of the bailor. Wharton.
AS IS. A sale of goods by sample "as is"
requires that the goods be of the kind and
quality represented, even though they be in a
damaged condition. Schwartz T. Kohn (Sup.)
155 N. Y. S. 547, 54&
AS LONG AS. The phrase "as long as life
doth last," in a will, is tantamount to "for-
ever." In re Brown, 119 Kan. 402, 239 P.
747.
AS OF COURSE. Under a statute providing
that an attachment will be dissolved, "as of
course," upon defendant's entering his appear-
ance and filing his answer, the quoted words
mean when asked by defendant. Pitman v.
West, 198 Mo. App. 92, 199 S. W. 756, 757.
AS PER. "As per" is a sort of law and busi-
ness term which is hardly susceptible of liter-
al translation, but which is commonly under-
stood to mean, "in accordance with," or "in
accordance with the terms of," or "as by the
contract authorized." Continental Bank &
Trust Co. v. Times Pub. Co., 142 La. 200, 76
So. 612, 617, L. R. A. 1918B, 632. "A crude
phrase in commercial correspondence, avoided
In good business style." Krapp, Comprehen-
sive Guide to Good English, page 56.
The parts were reckoned (as may be seen In the
law, Sertn&m de h(Eredibus, InA. lib. zili. Pandect)
as follows: unota, 1 ounce; aextans, 2 ounces;
triens, 3 ounces ; quadrans, 4 ounces; quincunx,
6 ounces; semis, 6 ounces; eepttinx, 7 ounces; bes,
8 ounces; dodrans, 8 ounces; dextans, 10 ounces;
deunx, 11 ounces.
Any integral sum, subject to dicision in
certain proportions. Frequently applied in
the civil law to inheritances; the whole in-
heritance being termed "as," and its several
proportionate parts "sextana," "quadrans,"
etc. Burrill.
The term "as," and the multiples of its
unite, were also used to denote the rates
of interest. 2 Bl. Comm. 462, note nL
AS. Used as an adverb, etc., "as" means like,
similar to, of the same kind, in the same man-
ner, in the manner in which. Van Pelt T.
Hilliard, 75 Fla. 792, 78 So. 603, 697, L. R. A.
1918E, 639 ; Price v. Skylstead, 69 Mont. 453,
222 P. 1059, 1060. "As" may also have the
meaning of because, since, or it being the
case that; State v. Rudman, 126 Me. 177, 136
A. 817, 819; in the character or under the
name of; State v. Blue, 134 La. 561, 64 So.
411, 414 ; when; Shane Bros. & Wilson Co. v.
Barrett, 71 Ind. App. 313, 124 N. E. 780, 781.
- AS AGAINST; AS BETWEEN. These words
contrast the relative position of two persons,
with a tacit reference to a different relation -
AS SOON AS. This term has a relative mean-
ing according to the thing which is to be done.
Eichelbaum & Smith v. Bishop, 75 Pa. Super.
Ct. 528, 529. It often denotes merely a rea-
sonable time; Childers v. Brown, 81 Or. 1,
158 P. 106, 168, Ann. Cas. 1918D, 170 ; In re
Varet's Estate, 181 App. DIv. 446, 168 N. Y.
S. 896, 898; and it may be the equivalent of
"whenever"; School Dist. No. 37 of Rice
County v. Board of Education of City of
Lyons, 110 Kan. 613, 204 P. 758, 761. Some-
times it means immediately. Columbia Dig-
ger Co. v. Rector (D. C.) 215 F. 618, 630.
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. When used with
reference to the time of performing some act,
such as the shipment of goods, these words
mean merely within a reasonable time. Rus-
sell Co. v. Spurgeon (Mo. App.) 258 S. W.
10, 12 ; Birmingham Paper Co. v. Holder, 24
Ga. App. 630, 101 S. E. 692 ; Ingram Day
Lumber Co. v. Germain Co., 135 . Miss. 490,
100 So. 281, 285; Dillinger v. Ogden, 244 Pa.
20, 90 A. 446, 449 ; Sturges & Burn Mfg. Co. v.
American Separator Co., 142 N.Y. S. 697, 700,
158 App. Div. 63. Contra: National Cash
Register Co. T. McCann, 140 N. Y. S. 916, 920,
80 Diisc. 165 ("as soon as possible" requires a
much more speedy fulfillment than within a
reasonable time).
AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE.. These words
are not synonymous with "as soon as Dce-
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of Confederation 0
as
EXHIBIT
(-k'ld). ARTICLING]. •1. to state (a person's offenses.
etc.) in articles. 2. to accuse. 3. to bind by the articles
of an agreement. vd. to bring charges (against).
Articlesitution of the ngatsoftheUnitStates: t was
adopted in 1781 and replaced in 1788 by the present
Constitution.
Articles of War, formerly, the code of laws governing
members of the armed forces of the United States: see
Uniform Code of Military Justice.
ar•tic•u•lar (ar-tikeyoo-l9r), adj. [L. articulatis < articu-
lus, a joint, dim. of artus; see ARTICLE, ART (creation)],
of a joint or oints: as, an articular inflammation.
ar•tic•u late �ar-tikeyoo-lit; for v., ar-tik'yoo-lit ), adj.
[L. articulatus, pp. of articulare, to separate into joints,
utter distinctly < articulus; see ARTICULAR]. 1. jointed.
2. spoken in distinct syllables or words. 3. expressing
oneself clearly. 4. able to speak. S. well formulated;
clearly presented: as, an articulate argument. v.i.
[ARTICULATED (-id), ARTICULATING], 1. to joint;
put together by joints. 2. to utter distinctly; pro-
nounce carefully; enunciate. 3. to express clearly. 4.
in phonetics, to produce (a speech sound or speech
sounds) by moving an articulator; phonate. v.i. I. to
speak distinctly; pronounce clearly. 2. to be jointed.
3. in phonetics, to produce speech sounds.
ar•tic•u•la•tion (ar-tik'yoo-lVshan), n. [L. articulatio;
See ARTICULATE], 1. a jointing or being jointed. 2, the
method or manner of this. 3. utterance or enunciation.
4. a spoken sound, especially a consonant. 5. a joint
between bones or similar parts. 6. in botany, a) a
joint in a stem or between two separable parts, as a
branch and leaf. b) a node or space between two nodes.
7. in phonetics, a movement of an articulator.
ar•tic•u•1a•tor (ar-tik'yoo-la'ter), n. 1. a person or
thing that articulates. 2. in phonetics, any organ in
the mouth or throat which, when moved, gives or
helps to give speech sounds their characteristic acoustic
properties: in English, the chief articulators are the
lips (specially the lower lip), the apex, front, and
back of the tongue, and the glottis; the uvula is a
minor articulator (co -articulator).
ar•ti•fact (XI'ti-fakt'), n. [L. ars, antis, skill, art +
factus; see FACT]. 1. any object made by human work.
2. in histology, any structure or changed appearance
produced artificially or by death. Also spelled artefact.
ar•ti•fice (aria-fis), n. [L. artificium, trade or profession
< artifex, artist, master of a trade < ars, art + facers,
to make], 1. skill; ingenuity. 2. trickery; craft. 3. a
clever expedient; artful device. -SYN. see art, trick.
ar•tif•i•eer far-tiffa-s8r), n. [prob. < artifice + -er], 1. a
maker or craftsman, especially a skillful one. 2. a
person who devises; inventor. 3. a military mechanic.
ar-ti•fi•cial (aria-fish'al), adj. [ME.; OFr.; L. artificialis
< artificium; see ARTIFICE], 1. made by human work
or art: opposed to natural. 2. made in imitation of
something natural; simulated: as, artificial teeth. 3.
unnatural or affected: as, an artificial smile. 4. in
botany, cultivated; not native. Abbreviated art.
SYN.--artificial is applied to anything made by human work,
especially if in imitation of something natural (artificial hair);
synthetic is applied to a substance that is produced by chem-
ical synthesis and is used as a substitute for a natural substance
which it resembles (synthetic dyes);ersatz, which refers to an
artificial substitute, always implies an inferior substance
(ersatz coffee made of acorns); counterfeit and spurious are
applied to a careful imitation deliberately intended to de-
ceive (counterfeit money, a spurious signature). -ANT. natural.
artificial horizon, an instrument on an aircraft,
operated by a gyroscope and -)ntaining a liquid level,
for indicating the position of the craft with reference
to the true horizon.
artificial insemination, the impregnation of a female
with semen from a male without sexual intercourse.
ar•ti•fi•ci•al•i•ty (ar'ta-fish'i-al'a-ti), n. 1. the quality
or state of being artificial. 2. [pl. ARTIFICIALITIES
(-tiz)], something artificial.
artificial respiration, the maintenance of breathing by
artificial means, usually by creating and relaxing pres-
sure externally on the chest cavity at regular intervals.
ar•til•ler•ist (ar-til'e-r-ist), n. 1. a student of gunnery.
2. an artilleryman; Vnner.
ar•til•ler•y (ar-tilfe"r-i), n. [ME.; OFT. artillerie < atilier
(sp. influenced by arte) < L. *apticulare, to set aright
< attus, suitable; see APT], 1. formerly, apparatus for
hurling heavy missiles, as catapult. arbalests, etc.
2. now, guns of large caliber, too heavy to carry;
mounted guns (excluding machine guns), as cannon:
distinguished from small arms. Artillery may be mobile,
stationag, or mounted on ships, airplanes, etc. 3. the
science of guns; gunnery. Abbreviated A., art., Arty.
the artillery, the military branch specializing in the
use of heavy mounted guns.
ar•til•ler•yman (ar-til'e"r-i-man), n. (pl. ARTILLERYMEN
(-man)1, a soldier in the Artillery.
ar•tl•o• ac•tyl (ar'ti-a-dak'til), adj. [Gr. artios, even +
daktylos, finger or toe), having an even :iumbcr of toes
or digits, as a camel, hog, etc. n. any hoofed mammal
having an even number of digits.
a{-ti•san (aria-z'n), n. [Fr. < It. artigiano < LL.
*artitionus < L. artitts, pp. of artire, to instruct in art$
< ars, antis, art], a skilled workman or craftsman.
artist (arttist), n. [Fr. artiste; It. artista < L. ars, antis,
art]. 1. a person who works in or is skilled in any of
the fine, especially graphic, arts. 2. a person who does
anything very well, with a feeling for form, effect, etc.:
as, his cook is an artist. 3. an artiste. Abbreviated art.
artiste (ar-test'), n. [Fr. see ARTIST], 1. a skilled pro-
fessional entertainer. 2. a person very skilled in some
trade or occupation: often humorous or facetious.
ar•tis•tic (ar-tisftik) adj. [Fr. artistique], 1. of art or
artists. 2. done skillfully; aesthetically satisfying. 3.
that appreciates art and beauty; fond of the fine arts.
at.tis•ti•cal•ly (ar-tis'ti-k'l-i, ar-tisftik-li), adv. 1. in an
artistic mariner. 2. from the standpoint of art.
art•ist•ry (arftis-tri), n. 1. the practice or pursuit of art.
2. artistic quality, ability, work, or workmanship.
artless (art'lis), adj. 1. lacking skill or art; hence,
2. uncultured; ignorant. 3. not artistic; clumsy; crude.
4. without artificiality; simple; natural. 5. without
guile or deceit; ingenuous; innocent. -SYN. see naive.
Artois (ilr'twi% n. a former province of northern
France.
arty (arfti), adj. [ARTIER (-ti-e"r), ARTIEST (-ti-ist)],
[Colloq.], pretending to be artistic; ostentatiously
artistic.
Arty., Artillery.
Ar•tzyba•shev, Mi-kha•il (mi-kha-'elf ar'tsi-bVshef),
1878-1927; Russian novelist.
A.R.U., American Railway Union.
A•ru•ba (a-roo'ba), n. an island in the Netherlands
Antilles, off Venezuela: area, 70 sq. mi.i pop., 55,000.
A•ru Islands (afroo), a group of islands in the Nether-
lands East Indies, southwest of New Guinea: area,
3,326 sq. mi.; pop., 18,000: also spelled Arru Islands.
arum (ar'am), n. [L.; Gr. aron, the wake robin], any of
a number of related plants bearing flowers on a fleshy
spike surrounded by a hoodlike leaf.
a•run•di•na•ceous (a -run di-na'shas), adj. [L. arundi-
naceus < arundo, reed, cave], of or like a reed.
a-rus•pex (a-rus'peks), n. [pl. ARUSPICES (-pi-sez')], a
soothsayer: see harustiez.
A•ru•wi•mi (a roo-we mi), n. a river in the northern
Belgian Congo, flowing into the Congo: length, 800 mL
A.R.V., American Standard Revised Version (of the
Bible), printed in 1901.
-ar•y (erfi; also, chiefly Brit.,er-i), 1. [L.-arius, -aria,
-arium], a suffix meaning relating to, connected with, used
in forming adjectives and nouns, as auxiliary, dic.
tionary. 2. [L. -aris], a suffix meaning relating to, like,
as in military: also -ar, as in nuclear.
Ar•y•an (£rfi-an, arfyan), adj. [Sans• arya, lord, master,
arya, a tribal name; akin to OPer. ariya, a tribal name;
orig. applicable only to the Indo-Iranian tribes, but
popularized in a cider sense by Max Muller and less
reputable authors; not connected with Eire. Ireland,
Irish], 1. formerly, designating or of the family of
languages that includes Iranian, Sanskrit, and most
of the European languages; Indo-European. 2. des-
ignating or of the Indic and Iranian branches of the
Indo-European family of languages. 3. of the Aryans.
n. 1. the hypothetical parent language of the Indo-
European family. 2. a person belonging to, or supposed
to be a descendant of, the prehistoric people who spoke
this language. Aryan has no validity as a racial term,
although it has been so used, notoriously by the Nazis
to mean "a Caucasian of non-Jewish descent," etc.
The use of the word in connection with race is due to
the idea, regarded by most ethnologists as false, that
peoples who spoke the same or related languages must
have had a common racial origin. Misuse of Aryan has
led to its replacement in scientific discussion by Indo-
European (in sense 1 of the n. & adj.).
Ar,y•an-ize (£r'i-an-W, arfyan-W), v.t. [ARYANIZED
(-izd'), ARYANIZING], 1. to make Aryan. 2. in Nazi
usage, to rid of (so-called) non -Aryan elements. See
Aryan.
ar•yte•noid (ar'i-tVnoid), adj. [Gr, arytainoeides, ladle -
shaped < arytaina, a ladle, cup + efdos, form], 1. des-
ignating or of two small cartilages at the back of the
larynx, connected with the vocal cords. 2. relating to
any of certain muscles in the larynx. n. 1. an aryte-
noid cartilage. 2. an arytenoid muscle.
as (az; unstressed, az), adv. [weakened form of also; ME.
as, ase; AS. alswa, ealswa; al, eall, all + swa, so; lit.,
wholly so, quite so, just as], 1. to the same amount or
degree; equally. Example: I am as good as he. 2. for
instance; thus: see the use of as throughout this dic-
tionary after a definition and before an example of
usage. coni. 1. to the same amount or degree that.
Example: It flew straight as an arrow. 2. in the same
manner that; according to the way that. Example: Do
as you are told. 3. at the same time that; while.
Example: She arrived as I was leaving. 4. because,.
Example: As you object, we won't go. 5. that the con'
sequence was. Example: The question ass so obvioir-
as to need no reply. 6. though. Example: Tall as he
was, he couldn't reach the apples. PTO n. 1. a fact that.
Example: He is tired, as anyone can see. 2. that (pre-
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g
1z -Ito (,g Vitt b
stud•dWud'iq), n. 1. the studs of a building. 2. the
mater, r these.
stud -ding -sail (stud'in-sal'; in nautical usage, stun's'l),
n. [? < D. stooten, to push, urge on; akin to G. stossen,
to push; + sail], an auxiliary sail, usually of light canvas,
set outside the edge of a working sail in light weather
by means of an extensible boom: also studding eail:
see sail, illus.
student (stoo'd'nt, striVrit), n. [ME. studiank, stu-
dente < OFr. estudiant; L. studens, ppr. of studere, to be
eager about, study], 1. a person who studies, or
investigates: as, a student of human behavior. 2. a
person who is enrolled for study at a school, college,
etc. Abbreviated stud. -SYN. see pupil.
student lamp, a reading lamp in which the direction
of the light rays can be ad' usted.
atu•dent•ship (stoo'd'nt-slop', stu'd'nt-ship'), n. [see
-SHIP], 1. a scholarship. 2. the state of being a student.
atud•horse (studth8rs'), n. a male horse kept for breed-
ing stallion.
stug•ied (stud'id), ad'. 1. prepared or planned by
careful study. 2. deliberate; premeditated: as, studied
indifference. 3. LRare], learned.
stu•di•o (stoo'di-o% stu'di-o'), n. [pl. STUDIOS (-oz')].
[It., a study], 1. a room, building, etc. in which an
artist does his work. 2. a place where motion pictures
are professionally produced. 3. a room or rooms
especially designed for producing and transmitting
radio or television Programs.
studio couch, a kind of sofa that can be opened into
a full-sized bed.
stuAi•ous (stoo'di-as, stWdi-as), adj. [ME. studiouse;
L. sludiosus), 1. fond of, or often engaged in, study.
2. characterized by careful heed or attention; thought-
ful; zealous. 3. [Rare], studied; deliberate. 4. [Poetic],
conducive to study.
stud poker, a variety of the game of poker in which
each player is dealt five cards, the first face down and
the others face up, the betting being done on each round
of open cards dealt: sometimes seven cards are dealt,
the first two, and often the last, face down.
stud -work (stud'wfirk% n. work done with studs.
study (stud'i), n. [pl. STUDIES (-iz)], [ME. studie; OFr.
estudie; L. studium, is busying oneself about a thing,
zeal, study < studere, to busy oneself about, apply one-
self to, study], 1. the act or process of applying the
mind in order to acquire knowledge, as by reading. in-
vestigating. etc. 2. careful attention to, and critical
examination and investigation of, any subject, event,
etc.: as, after study of the matter, the judge gave his
decision, the study of human nature. 3. a branch of
learning; department of knowledge. 4. pl. education;
schooling. 5. a product of study (senses 1 & 2); spe-
cifically, a) an essay, monograph, or thesis embodying
the results of a particular investigation. b) a work of
literature or art treating a subject in careful detail and
made primarily as an instructive exercise for the maker.
c) a first sketch for a story, picture, etc. d) a short
musical composition as an exercise in technique; Etude.
6. an earnest effort; deliberate intention: as, his con-
stant study is to do a job well. 7. abstracted state of
mind; deep thought or mental absorption. 8. a room
designed for study, writing, ree�addi�ng�, etc., usually with
books, a desk, and similar furnishings. 9. a person,
especially an actor, with reference to his ability to
memorize or learn: as, John is a quick study, v.t.
[STUDIED (-id), STUDYING]. 1. to apply one's mind to at-
tentively; try to learn by reading, thinking, etc.: as,
study history. 2. a) to examine or investigate care-
fully: as, I shall study your problem. b) to look at care -
If U scrutinize: as, he studied the map. 3. to read (a
book, lesson, etc.) so as to know and understand it;
hence, 4. to memorize. 5. to take a course in, as at a
school or college. 6. to pay attention to; give care. and
thought to: as, he studies to do the right thing. va. 1.
to apply the mind in order to acquire knowledge. 2. to
be a student; take a regular course in some branch of
knowledge. 3. to meditate; ponder. -SYN. see con-
sider.
study hall, in some schools, a room where groups of
students can study during free periods between classes.
stuff (stuf), n. [ME. stoffe; OFr. estoffe Fr. itoffe,
material); prob. < L. stuppa, tow (cf. sroPI]: 1. the
material or substance out of which anything is or can
be made; raw material. 2. constituent elements; basic
parts; essence; character: as, he is made of sterner stuff
than his brother. 3. any kind of matter, indefinitely
4. cloth, especially woolen cloth. 5. a) household
goods. b) personal belongings. c) objects; things. 6.
something to be drink or swallowed; especially, a
medicine or potion. 7. worthless objects; refuse; junk.
8. foolish or worthless ideas, words, etc.; nonsense: often
used as an interjection ex ressing disagreement, de-
rision, irritation, etc. v.f. �ME. stollen; OFr. estoffer
< estoffel. 1. to fill the inside of (something) ; pack;
sPecificaallljy, a) to fill (a cushion, chair, etc.) with pad-
ding or stuffing, as an upholsterer does. b) to fill the
skin of (a dead animal, bird, etc.) as part o the process
of mounting and preserving, as a taxidermist does. c) to
fill icken, turkey, etc.) with seasoning,
cru tc. before roasting. 2. a) to fill too full
overload: as, the drawer is stuffed with papers. b� to
to excess with food. 3. to fill with; pack or cram
crowd in. 4. to fill with information, ideas, etc,: �
stuffed his head with facts. S. to put fraudulent v
into (a ballot box). 6. a) to plug; block. b) to chi
stop up, as with phlegm 7. to force; push;
stuffed a handkerchief into his pocket. 8, t t h°
(leather) with a preparation of oil and tallow for �t
serving rt. v.f. to eat too much or too quickly. Prd
stuffed shirt (stuft), [Slang], a pompous, pretenti,",
but actually insignificant person.
atuff•i•ly (stuf'a-li), adv. in a stuffy manner.
stuf•fl•ness (stuf'i-nis), n. the quality or condition of
beingg stuffy.
stuffing (stuf'is)), n. 1. the action of Pack_
gorging. 2. something used to fill or st ; sor
pecifically
a) soft, sprin material used as padding in cushi
upholstered furniture, etc. b) a mixture, as of bi
crumbs, seasoning, etc., for stuffing a fowl, roast_
the like before cooking.
tvfgn ebox, a chamber that
n b rt.- Aq a
holds packing tightl,
stulii•fi•er (stul'ta-fi'e"r), n. a person or thing that stul.
tifies.
atul•ti•fy (Stul'ta-fi'), U.I. [STULTIFIED (-fid'), sruLm
FYING], (LL. stultificare < L. stultus, foolish +
to make], 1. to cause to appear foolish, stupid,
sistent, etc.; make absurd or ridiculous. 2. to
be of no effect; make worthless or useless: as, his plesmt
behavior stultifies his previous efforts. 3. in lam, to
allege (oneself or another) to be of unsound mind and,
hence, not legally responsible.
stun (stum), n. [D. stom, must < stom, dumb; cf. Pr.
rin muet & G. stumm, dumb]. 1. grape juice that is
unfermented or only partly fermented. 2. wine revived
by the addition of stun to increase fermentation.! tt.t.
[STUMMED (stumd), STUMTiING1, (D. stommen;; see thi
n.], to revive (wine) by the addition of stuns. '
stumble (stumrb'l), v.i. [sTUMBLED (-b'ld), sTtJMBL1NCi
j[ME. siomblen, stomelen; prob. < ON. *stumla (dd
Norw. stumla, to stumble in the dark, etc.) < the bsed .
seen in stammer]. 1. to trip or miss one's step in walk
running, etc. 2. to walk or go in an unsteady or sWf:
ward manner, as from age, weakness, etc. 3. td speal4
act, or proceed in a confused, blundering manners SK 116
stumbled through his recitation. 4. to fall into sin,et,
error; do wrong. S. to come by chance; ha,. inn
I stumbled across a clue. v.t. to cause to stumble. t'
the act of stumbling. 2. a blunder, error, or sin.
stumbling block, something that causes stuinb
obstacle, hindrance, or difficulty.
stump (stump), n. [ME. stumpe, stomppe prob. <
stumps or the cognate MLG. stump, M�. stomp;
as in STUB], 1. the lower end of a tree or plant rem&W
ing in the ground after most of the stem or
been cut off. 2. anything like a stump, specifically.,
the part of a limb or tooth left after the rest has
off, broken off, etc. b) the part of anything left after
main or important part has been removed, worn A
butt; stub: as, the stump of a pencil. 3. a shoorrtt,, yi
Person or animal. 4. the place where a political'
is madei Political rostrum: so called because
were originally made from tree stumps.* Bch'
sound of a heavy. clumsy, tramping step. b)
6. a pointed rubber stick or a heavy. pointed
Va er used for shading charcoal or pencil dro
. rpormer Colloq.], a dare; challenge. 8. Pl. ISt. k
legs. 9. in cricket, any of the three uprigd
ht stic
wicket. v.t. 1. to reduce to a stump, i.P0 2,ow
move stumps from (land). 3. to canvass, or
(a district), making political speeches. 4• to tons
or soften with a stump sense 6). S. [Colloq•].
(one's toes, etc.). 6. C%oq.l, to puzzle;._ _
baffle; foil. 7. [Colloq. , to challenge; d .,
6A-)G1Or,1-c/1f /!/uw
DENNIS B. GREEN
Attorney at Law
TELEPHONE 970-925-1885 117 SOLTH SPRING ST., SME 1 TELECOPIER 970-925-8967
ASPEN, COLORADO 81611
October 4, 1996
John Worcester Esq.
Aspen City Attorney
130 S. Galena
Aspen, CO 81611
By facsimile to 920-5119,
original following.
Re: Zoning for Tattoo Parlor
Dear John:
Following the meeting between you and I and Stan Claussen, I have completed some
preliminary research into First Amendment issues involved in the zoning of tattoo parlours, and have
found the following.
It is clear that tattooing is a form of expression entitled to protection under the First
Amendment to the United State Constitution and Sections 4 and 10 of Article II of the Colorado
Constitution. For example, many tattoos involve religious and political expression, such as a cross
or a flag. Certain Asian cultures use extensive tattooing to express religious or cultural ideals or
identities. Of course, freedom of expression extends to all ideas, not just religious or political, but
the presence of expression on these topics strengthens the conclusion that the First Amendment is
implicated.
As to case law support for these conclusions, I refer you to Am Jur, 2nd, Constitutional Law,
Sections 459, 460 and 517, Section 517 notes that freedom of speech and press is not limited to any
particular media of expression. Nonverbal expression or symbolic speech is protected, such as
display of a flag, signs or banners, or a mode of dress or personal grooming such as wearing a beard
or a certain hairstyle„ citing People v. Street, 20 NY2d 231, rev'd other grounds 394 U.S. 576,
Schneider v Ohio Youth Com., 287 N.E. 2d 633, and N a_mi Beach v. Koehl_, 279 So.2d 102. The
wearing of a beard or a particular hair style is also protected by the constitutional right to privacy.
Although I have not yet found a case directly dealing with tattoo parlours, it seems clear that the
above principles would be applicable. Also, due to my need to be out of town and other time
constraints, I have not completed an exhaustive review of the authorities which might produce a case
involving tattoo parlours.
Further supporting our position is Section 459, stating that reasonable certainty in statutes
is more important than usual when vagueness might induce indi-viduals to violate an unclear law or
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forego exercise of First Amendment rights, citing Scull v. Virginia, 359 U.S. 344, 3 L.Ed 2d 865,
79 S.Ct. 838. Thus the ambiguity created by the lack of a definition of "artists studio' in the Aspen
regulations, together with the lack of any other zoning designation which might apply, could be
interpreted as invalidating the regulations in so far as they would either entirely prohibit or leave
uncertain the right of individuals to engage in speech or conduct protected under the First
Amendment.
Finally, Section 460 states that the overbreadth doctrine holds that police power regulations
which lack clarity or precision and which therefor may inhibit the exercise of First Amendment
rights are a prior restraint of speech, citing Broadrick v. Oklahoma_ 413 U.S. 518, 31 LEd 2d 408,
92 S.Ct. 1103. For the City to take the position that it cannot find any zoning district or designation
of use which would allow this activity, would implicate this restriction on the police power.
Overall, especially considering that tattooing does in fact involve the expression of both
religious and political symbols and ideas, it seems clear that the First Amendment is implicated in
this situation. For this reason, my clients urge the City to adopt the solution which you suggested
earlier --- that they be allowed to operate on an interim basis at their own risk at the location
available in the SCI Zone. I am informed that the landlord is amenable to a short term of perhaps
4-6 months for an initial lease and that no large amount of equipment or cost of installation will be
required. Meanwhile, a zoning amendment could be processed, perhaps to make tattooing a use by
review in the SCI Zone with appropriate restrictions or conditions.
Please let me know your position on this matter as soon as possible.
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