HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.hpc.003-2012 A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL APPROVE HISTORIC LANDMARK
DESIGNATION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 514 E. HYMAN AVENUE, LOT
N, BLOCK 94, CITY AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN, COLORADO THROUGH THE
ASPENMODERN PROGRAM, AND APPROVING CONCEPTUAL MAJOR
DEVELOPMENT AND COMMERCIAL DESIGN STANDARDS REVIEW
RESOLUTION # 3, SERIES OF 2012
PARCEL ID: 2737 - 182 -13 -002
WHEREAS, the applicant, Mason and Morse, Inc., represented by Haas Land Planning and
CCY Architects, submitted a letter dated November 29, 2011 requesting that the property located
at 514 E. Hyman Avenue, Lot N, Block 94, City and Townsite of Aspen be considered for
voluntary historic designation in exchange for specific benefits through the AspenModem
negotiation; and
WHEREAS, the 90 day AspenModem negotiation commenced on November 29, 2011; and
WHEREAS, the property 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 also requested HPC Major Development (Conceptual) and
Commercial Design Review (Conceptual) approval; and
WHEREAS, Section 26.415.070 of the Municipal Code states that "no building or structure
shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, relocated or improved involving a
designated historic property or district until plans or sufficient information have been submitted
to the Community Development Director and approved in accordance with the procedures
established for their review;" and
WHEREAS, for Conceptual Major Development Review, the HPC must review the application,
a staff analysis report and the evidence presented at a hearing to determine the project's
conformance with the City of Aspen Historic Preservation Design Guidelines per Section
26.415.070.D.3.b.2 and 3 of the Municipal Code and other applicable Code Sections. The HPC
may approve, disapprove, approve with conditions or continue the application to obtain
additional information necessary to make a decision to approve or deny; and
WHEREAS, for Conceptual Commercial Design Review, the HPC must review the application,
a staff analysis report and the evidence presented at a hearing to determine the project's
conformance with the Commercial, Lodging, and Historic District Objectives and Guidelines per
Section 26.412.040 of the Municipal Code. The HPC may approve, disapprove, approve with
conditions or continue the application to obtain additional information necessary to make a
decision to approve or deny; and
RECEPTION #: 586585, 02/09/2012 at
10:06:12 AM,
1 OF 3, R $21.00 Doc Code RESOLUTION 514 E. Hyman Avenue - AspenModem
Janice K. Vos Caudill, Pitkin County, CO HPC Resolution #3, Series of 2012
WHEREAS, Amy Guthrie, in her staff report to HPC dated January 25, 2012, performed an
analysis of the application based on the standards, found that the review standards had been met,
determined that the property meets the criteria for designation and the integrity score qualifies as
the "best" category of historic resources, and recommended approval of the project with
conditions; and
WHEREAS, at their regular meeting on January 25, 2012, 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 4 to 1.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That HPC hereby finds that the property located at 514 E. Hyman Avenue, Lot N, Block 94, City
and Townsite of Aspen, meets the designation criteria of Land Use Code Section 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. HPC finds that 514 E. Hyman Avenue is a "best"
example of the Modern architecture. HPC hereby grants HPC Major Development (Conceptual)
and Commercial Design Review (Conceptual) approval. These recommendations and approvals
are granted with the following conditions:
1. A height variation to 40' is granted for the new addition.
2. The applicant shall provide additional explanation of how proper trash/utility /service
area is accommodated.
3. HPC supports the negotiation request for removal of a previously established
restriction on the use of basement space in the building.
4. HPC does not support the negotiation request for 10 years of vested rights.
5. HPC recommends the FAR of the residential unit be reduced from the amount
requested through negotiation.
6. A development application for a Final Development Plan shall be submitted within
one (1) year of the date of approval of a Conceptual Development Plan. Failure to file
such an application within this time period shall render null and void the approval of
the Conceptual Development Plan. The Historic Preservation Commission may, at its
sole discretion and for good cause shown, grant a one -time extension of the expiration
date for a Conceptual Development Plan approval for up to six (6) months provided a
written request for extension is received no less than thirty (30) days prior to the
expiration date.
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION at its regular meeting on the 25th day of January,
2012. /J
Ann Mullins, Chair
514 E. Hyman Avenue — AspenModern
HPC Resolution #3, Series of 2012
Approved as to Form:
im True, Special Counsel
ATTEST:
Kathy Stric and, Chief Deputy Clerk
514 E. Hyman Avenue — AspenModern
HPC Resolution #3, Series of 2012