HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.hpc.018-2011 A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL PURSUE HISTORIC LANDMARK
DESIGNATION THROUGH THE ASPENMODERN PROGRAM OF THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 521 EAST HYMAN AVENUE, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS UNITS 1, 2
AND THE COMMON AREA OF THE BENTON BUILDING CONDOMINIUMS (AKA
LOT F, BLOCK 95), CITY AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN, COLORADO
RESOLUTION # 18, SERIES OF 2011
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WHEREAS, the applicant, Aspen Core Ventures, LLC, represented by Stan Clauson Associates,
Inc., submitted an application to voluntarily landmark designate the properties located at 517
East Hyman Avenue (Lot E, Block 95), 521 East Hyman Avenue (Units 1 and 2 of the Benton
Building Condominium, aka Lot F, Block 95); and
WHEREAS, 521 East Hyman Avenue is located within the designated boundaries of the
Commercial Core Historic 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 benefits through the AspenModern negotiation; and
WHEREAS, the 90 day AspenModern negotiation commenced on November 29, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Community Development evaluated the property pursuant to Land Use Code
Section 26.415.030.C.1(b) and determined that the property meets the criteria for designation and
the integrity score qualifies as the "better" category; and
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
hearing, the staff memo and recommendation, and public comments, and found the building to
be consistent with the designation criteria by a vote of 5 to 0.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That HPC hereby finds that the property located at 521 East Hyman Avenue, , Block 95, City
and Townsite of Aspen, Colorado meets criteria a — e listed in §26.415.030.C.1 and Land Use
Code Section 26.415.010 Purpose and Intent and recommends Aspen City Council negotiate for
landmark designation. The Benton Building is a "better" example of Modernist Style
architecture in Aspen and has the potential to be a "best" example after the proposed restoration
of the facade."
RECEPTION #: 585432,12128/2011 at 521 E. Hyman Avenue- AspenModern Recommendation
03:52:16 PM, HPC Resolution #18, Series of 2011
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Janice K. Vos Caudill, Pitkin County,
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION at its regular meeting on the 14 day of December,
2011.
nn Mullins, Vice -Chair
Approved as to Form:
im True, Special Counsel
ATTEST:
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Kathy Stri • and, Chief Deputy Clerk
521 E. Hyman Avenue- AspenModem Recommendation
HPC Resolution #18, Series of 2011