HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.029-09A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL EXTENDING THE
ORDINANCE #48, SERIES OF 2007, NEGOTIATION FOR HISTORIC
DESIGNATION OF 211 W. HOPKINS AVENUE
Resolution No.o~, Series of 2009
WHEREAS, 211 West Hopkins Avenue, Lots F and G, Block 53, 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 211 West Hopkins Avenue, Vaughan Family Trust, is in the
process of said negotiation. The owner triggered the negotiation period by submitting an
application for a permit to demolish the structure at 211 West Hopkins Avenue.
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, the 90 day negotiation period for 211 West Hopkins Avenue is to expire on
June 17, 2009; and
WHEREAS, staff and the property owner are in agreement that more time is needed, and
an extension of the negotiation to September 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 211 West Hopkins Avenue, is hereby extended to September 15, 2009.
APPROVED by the Aspen City Council at its regular meeting on May ] 1, 2009
Approved as to form : ,~
LJohn- r e ter, City Attorney
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