HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.015-10A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL EXTENDING THE
ORDINANCE #48, SERIES OF 2007, NEGOTIATION FOR HISTORIC
DESIGNATION OF 211 W. HOPHINS AVENUE
Resolution No. ~ 5, Series of 2010
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 Capital Partners L.P., 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 was to expire
on June 17, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the 90 day negotiation period for 211 West Hopkins Avenue was extended
to September 15, 2009 by Aspen City Council pursuant to Resolution 29, Series of 2009,
and was extended a second time by Aspen City Council to December 14, 2009 pursuant
to Resolution 69, Series of 2009 and was extended a third time by Aspen City Council to
February 14, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Staff and the property owner are in agreement that more time is needed,
and an extension of the negotiation to May 15, 2010 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 May 14, 2010.
APPROVED by the Aspen City Council at its regular meeting on February 8, 2010
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