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HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.111-08A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL EXTENDING THE ORDINANCE #48, SERIES OF 2007, NEGOTIATION FOR HISTORIC DESIGNATION OF 210 W. FRANCIS STREET Resolution No. ~, Series of 2008 WHEREAS, 210 w. Francis Street, Lots P and Q, Block 48, City and Townsite of Aspen, Colorado, is subject to Ordinance #48, Series of 2007. This Ordinance identifies potential historic resources and creates a review process for any proposed alterations. The Ordinance also establishes a framework ~fo'r City Council to negotiate with the property owner to secure voluntary historic designation; and WHEREAS, the owner of 210 w. Francis Street, Joan Tobin, is in the process of said negotiation. The negotiation period was triggered by Ms. Tobin's application for a permit to demolish the structure at 210 W. Francis Street. Ordinance #48, Series of 2007, provides Council with a 90 day period to delay the issuance of a demolition permit while other alternatives and preservation incentives are discussed. Council is to be provided with a recommendation about the historic significance of the resource from the Historic Preservation Commission; and WHEREAS, at their regular meeting on September 24, 2008, the Historic Preservation Commission discussed 210 W. Francis Street and recommended that Council seek voluntary designation by a vote of 6 to 0; and WHEREAS, the 90 day negotiation period for 210 W. Francis expired on October 27, 2008; and WHEREAS, Council approved a 30 day extension of the negotiation period for 210 W. Francis through Resolution #91, Series of 2008;.a~d WHEREAS, staff and the property owner are in agreement that more time is needed, and an extension of the negotiation to February 15, 2009 is appropriate NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO: The negotiation period established by Ordinance #48, Series of 2007, as it affects the property at 210 W. Francis Street, is hereby extended to February 15, 2009. APPROVED by the City Council at its regular meeting on November 24, 2008. Appr s to form: ~- JoWorcester, City Attorney A , Kathryn Koc City Clerk Michael C. Ireland ayor