HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.hpc.007-2012 RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (HPC)
MAKING A RECOMMENDATION TO ASPEN CITY COUNCIL REGARDING THE
PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT TO THE COMMERCIAL CORE HISTORIC
DISTRICT
RESOLUTION NO. 7, SERIES OF 2012
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WHEREAS, Aspen City Council directed Staff to propose code amendments to reduce the
height of buildings in the Commercial Core Historic District; and,
WHEREAS, the Commercial Core Historic District was listed on the Aspen Inventory of
Historic Landmark Sites and Structures via City Council Ordinance number 49, series of 1974; •
and,
WHEREAS, the Aspen Historic Preservation Commission expressed concern over the height of
mechanical equipment on the rooftops; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That HPC recommends by a vote of 4 to 1 that the Aspen City Council support the Staff
recommendation.to amend the Commercial Core Zone District Aspen Land Use Code as follows:
1. Maintain the existing floor to floor storefront height requirement.
• 2. Amend the height requirement to be a range between 34 feet to 38 feet.
3. Allow three story buildings.
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION at its regular meeting on the 26th day of March,
2012.
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Ann Mullins, Chairman
Approved as to Form:
Ja es R. True, City Attorney
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ATTEST:
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Kathy Strickland, Chief Deputy Clerk