HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.hpc.007-2008RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (HPC)
MAKING A RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING
NEWSPAPER BOXES IN THE DOWNTOWN ASPEN AREA
RESOLUTION N0.7, SERIES OF 2008
WHEREAS, the purpose of Chapter 26.415 "Development Involving the Aspen Inventory of
Historic Landmark Sites and Structures or Development in an "H" Historic Overlay District" is
to promote the public health, safety and welfaze through the protection, enhancement and
preservation of those properties, aFeas and sites, which represent the distinctive elements of
Aspen's cultural, educational, social, economic, political and architectural history; and
WHEREAS, during the commissioner member comments portion of the regulaz Historic
Preservation Commission meeting on May 14, 2008, the Historic Preservation Commission voiced
concern that the dilapidated, haphazard and disheveled newspaper boxes in Aspen aze adding to the
"urban clutter." The board approved Resolution No.6, Series of 2008, by a (6 - 0) vote to formally
express their concerns to City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That HPC hereby recommends that the City look at the existing regulations and develop a plan to
better regulate newspaper boxes so that they do not detract from the streetscape of town.
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION at its regular meeting on the 14th day of May 2008.
Approved as to Form:
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ames R. True, Special Counsel
Approved as to content:
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Michael Hoffman, Chair
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Kathy S rt ickland, Chief Deputy Clerk