HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.hpc.016-2011 A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL GRANT CONCEPTUAL MAJOR
DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW FOR HISTORIC PROPERTIES AND
CONCEPTUAL COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW OF THE PROPERTIES LOCATED
AT 517 EAST HYMAN AVENUE, 521 EAST HYMAN AVENUE, AND THE PARKING
LOT ON THE CORNER OF HUNTER AND HYMAN STREETS, LEGALLY
DESCRIBED AS LOTS E - I, BLOCK 95, INCLUDING UNITS 1, 2 AND THE
COMMON AREA OF THE BENTON BUILDING CONDOMIUMUMS, CITY AND
TOWNSITE OF ASPEN, COLORADO, CITY AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN,
COLORADO.
RESOLUTION # 16, SERIES OF 2011
PARCEL ID: 2737 - 182 -54 -001
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WHEREAS, the applicant, Aspen Core Ventures, LI.C, represented by Stan Clauson Associates,
Inc., submitted an application to voluntarily participate in the AspenModern Ninety -Day
Negotiation Period for the properties located at 517 East I lyman Avenue (Lot E, Block 95), 521
East Hyman Avenue (Units 1 and 2 of the Benton Building Condominium, aka Lot F, Block 95)
and the parking lot located at the southwest corner of Bunter and Hyman Streets; and
WHEREAS, the subject properties are located within the designated boundaries of the
Commercial Core I listoric District as described in City Council Ordinance number 49, series of
1974; and
WHEREAS, the applicant submitted a letter dated November 29, 2011 requesting that the
property be added to the AspenModern map and requesting voluntary designation in exchange
for specific benetits through the AspenModern negotiation; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Aspen Land Use Code §26.415.025.C(1) the Ninety -Day
AspenModern negotiation commenced on November 29, 2011; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Aspen Land Use Code §26.415.025.C(1)(b) the Community
Development Department conferred with the Historic Preservation Commission, at a duly
noticed public hearing on December 14, 2011, continued from December 7, 2011, to discuss the
proposed land use application and nature of the property and to provide City Council with a
recommendation regarding Conceptual Commercial Design Review and Conceptual Major
Development Plan Review for Historic Properties and Landmark Designation,
WHEREAS, at their regular meeting on December 14, 2011 continued from December 7, 2011
the Historic Preservation Commission considered the application during a duly noticed public
517 and 521 E. Hyman Ave.
RECEPTION #: 585430, 12/28/2011 at AspenModern Recommendation
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Janice K. Vos Caudill, Pitkin County, CO
hearing, the staff memo and recommendation, and public comments, and found the proposal
consistent with the review standards by a vote of 4 to 1.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That HPC hereby recommends City Council grant Conceptual Commercial Design Review and
Conceptual Major Development Plan Review for Historic Properties for the development
proposed at 517 and 521 East layman Avenue, and the parking lot on the corner of Hunter and
Hyman Streets, Lots E — 1, Block 95, City and Townsite of Aspen, Colorado with the condition
that the applicant continue to study the setback of the third floor closest to the Benton Building
(521 East Hyman Avenue).
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION at its regular meeting on the 14 day of December,
2011.
Ann Mullins, Vice -Chair
Approved as to Form:
/'Jim True, Special Counsel
ATTEST:
Kathy Sti4kland, Chief Deputy Clerk
517 and 521 E. Hyman Ave.
AspenModern Recommendation
HPC Resolution #16, Series of2011