HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.021-09A 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 2009
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 for 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. The demolition permit has
since been replaced with a remodel permit. Ordinance #48, Series of 2007, provides
Council with a 90 day period to delay the issuance of permits 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 regulaz 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 was to expire 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; and
WHEREAS, at the request of the property owner, Council approved an additional
extension of the negotiation period for 210 W. Francis to February 15, 2009 through
Resolution #111, Series of 2008 and to April 29, 2009 through Resolution #10, Series of
2009; and
WHEREAS, staff and the property owner aze in agreement that more time is needed, and
an extension of the negotiation to June 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 June 15, 2009.
APPROVED by the City Council at its regular meeting on April 13, 2009.
Approved as to form:
0 orces er, City Attorney
Attest:
athryn Koc ity Clerk