HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.hpc.007-2009REVIEW BY THE ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (HPC) OF
,~,,,, THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 219 S. THIRD STREET, PORTIONS OF LOTS O-S,
BLOCK 39, CITY AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN, COLORADO, REGARDING
NEGOTIATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE
NO.48, SERIES OF 2007.
RESOLUTION #7, SERIES OF 2009
PARCEL ID: 2735-124-65-005
WHEREAS, the applicant, YLP West, LLC, represented by Suzanne Foster, has requested
negotiation of potential historic significance pursuant to Ordinance No. 48, Series of 2007 for the
proposed alterations to the property located at 219 S. Third Street, portions of Lots O-S, Block
39, City and Townsite of Aspen, Colorado; and
WHEREAS, the property is included on Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 48, Series of 2007, as a
potential historic resource; and
WHEREAS, Section 26.415.025 (e) of the Municipal Code states that "the Cornmunity
Development Director shall confer with the Historic Preservation Commission, during a .public
meeting, regarding the proposed building permit and the nature of the Potential Historic
Resource. The property owner shall be provided notice of this meeting with the Historic
Preservation Commission;" and
WHEREAS, the property owners were notified of the Historic Preservation Commission
meeting; and
WHEREAS, Amy Guthrie, in her staff report dated March 11, 2009, performed an analysis of
the building and the impact of the proposed alterations to the potential historic significance of the
building and found that the criteria for landmark designation are met; and
WHEREAS, at their regular meeting on March 11, 2009, the Historic Preservation Commission
considered the application and approved a recommendation to City Council by a vote of 5-0.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
HPC recommends to City Council that this structure be designated as historic and added to the
inventory as a good example of the Modern Chalet style, which is a style that the HPC feels is
worthy of designation. HPC recommends that City Council negotiate toward the preservation of
this structure. Further HPC urges council not to over burden the historic resource and respect the
character of the neighborhood. HPC is uncomfortable with the package of incentives proposed.
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APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION at its regular meeting on the 11`h day of March,
2009.
Approved as to Form:
~m True, Assistant City Attorney
Approved s to content:
H C PRES VATI MISSION
Michael Hoffman, Ch '
ATTEST:
Kathy Str' .ems
and, Chief Deputy Cler
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