HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.apz.018-11 RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
PROVIDING REFERRAL COMMENTS REGARDING COMMERICAL DESIGN
REVIEW TO THE ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION FOR THE
PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 517 EAST HYMAN STREET, 521 EAST HYMAN
STREET, AND THE PARKING LOT AT THE CORNER OF HYMAN AND HUNTER
STREETS, LOT E, G — I AND UNITS 1 AND 2 OF THE BENTON BUILDING
CONDOMINIUMS (LOT F), BLOCK 95, CITY AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN,
COLORADO.
RESOLUTION NO. 18, SERIES OF 2011
PARCEL IDs: 2737 - 182 -24 -004
2737 - 182 -54 -001
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WHEREAS, the applicant, Aspen Core Ventures, LLC, represented by Stan Clauson Associates,
Inc., submitted an application for Conceptual Commercial Design Review, Conceptual Major
Development Review and Demolition for the properties located at 517 East Hyman Street (Lot
E, Block 95), 521 East Hyman Street (Units 1 and 2 of the Benton Building Condominium, aka
Lot F, Block 95) and Lots G, H and I, Block 95, City and Townsite of Aspen, Colorado; and
WHEREAS, the subject properties are located within the Commercial Core Historic District
overlay; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26.412.030, Review Authority, of the Municipal Code,
Commercial Design Review shall be subject to review the Historic Preservation Commission;
and
WHEREAS, as a courtesy the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission is asked to provide
referral comments to the Aspen Historic Preservation Commission regarding Commercial Design
Review; and
WHEREAS, at their regular meeting on September 20, 2011, the Planning and Zoning
considered the application, and provided referral comments to the Historic Preservation
Commission by a vote of 4 to 0.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That the Planning and Zoning Commission hereby provides referral comments to the Historic
Preservation Commission regarding Conceptual Commercial Design Review for the properties
located at 517 East Hyman Street (Lot E, Block 95), 521 East Hyman Street (Units 1 and 2 of the
Benton Building Condominium, aka Lot F, Block 95) and Lots G, H and I, Block 95, City and
Townsite of Aspen, Colorado.
P &Z referral, Aspen Core Project
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Section 1: Public amenity
The Planning and Zoning Commission (P & Z) recommends no reduction in the required public
amenity space. The Public Amenity is already reduced to 10% requirement because of existing
conditions on the site; therefore P & Z does not recommend a further reduction. Public amenity
space shall meet the Design Objectives listed on page 98 of the Commercial, Lodging and
Historic District Design Objectives and Guidelines booklet. P & Z recommends that public
amenity space be provided on Hunter Street.
Section 2: Mass and scale
Restudy the configuration of mass and scale to meet Commercial, Lodging and Historic District
Design Objectives and Guidelines numbers 6.27, 6.28, 6.29, 6.30. P & Z finds that both street
facing facades are important and recommends that the monolithic look of Hunter Street is broken
up. P &Z finds that the horizontal band above the first story on the Hyman Street facade should
not be continued into the two story commercial space to the west.
Section 3: Height
Commercial, Lodging and Historic District Design Objectives and Guidelines guideline 6.27 "A
new building or addition should reflect the range and variation in building height of the
Commercial Core" is not met. As such, P & Z recommends no increase in building height to 40
feet. The proposed building shall not exceed the maximum 38 feet height limit. P & Z is
concerned about the desirability of rooftop access and the need for elevator overruns and
stairways that extend to 50 feet as these elements contribute to mass and scale.
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION at its regular meeting on the 20 day of September
2011.
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Stan Gibbs, hair
Approved as to Form:
im True, Special Counsel
ATTEST:
ackie Lothian, Clerk
P &Z referral, Aspen Core Project
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