HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.hpc.012-2012 A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL PURSUE HISTORIC LANDMARK
DESIGNATION THROUGH THE ASPENMODERN PROGRAM AND APPROVING
MINOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 720 EAST HYMAN
AVENUE,LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS THE ASPEN ATHLETIC CLUB BUILDING
CONDOMINIUM, AKA LOTS Q, R AND S,BLOCK 104, CITY AND TOWNSITE OF
ASPEN, COLORADO
RESOLUTION # 12, SERIES OF 2012
PARCEL ID: 2737-182-11-008 through 2737-182-11-031,
and 2737-182-11-801.
WHEREAS, the applicant, John Martin, represented by Charles Cunniffe Architects, submitted
an application requesting Minor Development review and voluntarily landmark designation of
the property located at 720 East Hyman Avenue, legally described as the Athletic Club Building
Condominiums and Lots Q, R and S, Block 104, City and Townsite of Aspen, Colorado; and
WHEREAS, 720 East Hyman Avenue is included on the Aspen Modern Map; and
WHEREAS, the applicant submitted a letter dated March 7, 2012 requesting voluntary
designation in exchange for specific benefits through the AspenModem negotiation; and
WHEREAS,the 90 day AspenModern negotiation commenced on March 7, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Community Development evaluated the property pursuant to Land Use Code
Section 26.415.030.C.1 and determined that the property meets the criteria for designation and
the integrity score qualifies as the "best" category; 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, Community Development determined that the proposed changes are exempt from
Commercial Design Standard Review pursuant to Section 26.412.020.A of the Municipal Code;
and
WHEREAS, at their regular meeting on May 23, 2012 continued from May 9, 2012 the Historic
Preservation Commission opened a duly noticed public hearing, took public comment,
considered the application, found that the application for Minor Development met the review
standards with conditions and the "City of Aspen Historic Preservation Design Guidelines,"
considered the staff memo, staff recommendation, and public comments, and found the building
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to be consistent with the designation criteria listed in Section 26.415.030.C.1, by a vote of five
to zero (5 - 0).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That HPC hereby grants Minor Development review with conditions and recommends City
Council negotiate for landmark designation of the property located at 720 East Hyman Avenue,
Lots Q, R and S Block 104, City and Townsite of Aspen, Colorado with the following
conditions:
1. HPC finds that 720 East Hyman Avenue meets all of the designation criteria, a—e, listed
in §26.415.030.C.1 and Land Use Code Section 26.415.010 Purpose and Intent.
2. HPC finds that 720 East Hyman Avenue is a"best" example of Organic/Wrightian style.
3. The brise soleil and requested variances are not approved.
4. The mechanical equipment on the rooftop shall be screened for review and approval by
Staff and Monitor.
5. The planter beds located in the right of way are required to get an encroachment license
from the Engineering Department prior to the issuance of a building permit.
6. The applicant shall work with the Parks Department to determine appropriate planting for
the planter boxes in the right of way for review by Staff and Monitor.
7. The applicant shall provide information regarding the clear sealer proposed for the
planter boxes to ensure that it is appropriate for Aspen's climate and brick materials for
review and approval by Staff and Monitor.
8. A repointing test patch on the planter boxes shall be reviewed and approved in the field
by Staff and Monitor.
9. There shall be no changes to the approved plans without Staff and Monitor approval.
10. The applicant shall restudy the stairwell on the roof in the middle of the building for
review and approval by Staff and Monitor.
11. HPC is in favor of a 1 foot height variance for the skylights.
12. The applicant shall restudy retaining the second floor false stairway.
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION at its regular meeting on the 23rd day of May, 2012.
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Ann Mullins, Chair
Ap roved as to Form:
Debbie Quinn,Assistant City Attorney
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Kathy Striand, Chief Deputy
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