HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.032-09A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL EXTENDING THE
VESTING RIGHTS OF A DEMOLITION ORDER FOR THE PROPERTIES
LOCATED AT 745 AND 765 MEADOWS ROAD
Resolution No. ~eries of 2009
WHEREAS, 745 and 765 Meadows Road, Lots 3 and 2, Snobble Sudivision, City and
Townsite of Aspen, Colorado, aze 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 voluntazy historic designation; and
WHEREAS, Westview Holdings, LLC, P.O. Box 460567, San Antonio, Texas, 78266,
has applied for demolition permits to remove the buildings located at 745 and 765
Meadows Road, Lots 2 and 3, Snobble Subdivision, City and Townsite of Aspen,
Colorado. Under the provisions of Ordinance #48, Series of 2007, Westview Holdings,
LLC has entered into a ninety day review and negotiation of potential historic
significance of the subject houses; and
WHEREAS, Section 26.415.025 (e) of the Municipal Code states that "the Community
Development Director shall confer with the City Council regarding the proposed building
permit, the nature of the Potential Historic Resource and the staff and Historic
Preservation Commission's assessment of the Resource and the effects of the building
permit upon the Resource. The property owner shall be provided notice of this meeting
with the City Council;" and
WHEREAS, the property owner was notified of the City Council meeting; and
WHEREAS, Amy Guthrie, Historic Preservation Officer, 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 April 22, 2009, the Historic Preservation
Commission considered the application and approved a motion to recommend Council
pursue negotiations for landmark designation by a vote of 4 to 0; and
WHEREAS, City Council discussed a possible negotiation with the property owner's
representative during an Executive Session on May 26, 2009 the result of which is a
proposed extension of the expiration date of the requested demolition order for a period
of 10 years from the date of issuance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this Resolution to terminate negotiation with
conditions furthers and is necessary for the promotion of public health, safety, and welfare.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO:
City Council hereby terminates negotiations pursuant to Ordinance 48, Series of 2007,
regarding the properties located at 745 and 765 Meadows Road; and hereby directs staff
to issue the pending demolition orders, permit #0015.2009.ARBK and
#0016.2009.ARBK, for the properties located at 745 and 765 Meadows Road to be valid
for ten (] 0) years from the date of issuance.
APPROVED by the City Council at its regular meeting on June 8, 2009.
Approved as to form:
~-Johri" orces er, City Attorney
Attest: Mayor:
Kathryn Ko ,City Clerk Michael C. Ire and, Mayor
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