HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.hpc.014-2012 A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
APPROVING CONCEPTUAL MAJOR DEVELOPMENT, CONCEPTUAL
COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW, ON-SITE RELOCATION AND DEMOLITION
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 623 E. HOPKINS AVENUE,LOTS F AND G,
BLOCK 99, CITY AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN
RESOLUTION # 14, SERIES OF 2012
PARCEL ID: 2737-182-12-001
WHEREAS, the applicant, Aspen Block 99, LLC, represented by Oz Architecture and Haas
Land Planning, submitted an application for Conceptual Major Development, Conceptual
Commercial Design Review, Demolition and On-Site Relocation for the property located at 623
E. Hopkins Avenue, Lots F and G, Block 99, City and Townsite of Aspen; 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
WHEREAS, in order to approve Relocation, according to Section 26.415.090.C, Relocation of a
Designated Property, it must be determined that:
1. It is considered a non-contributing element of a historic district and its relocation will
not affect the character of the historic district; or
2. It does not contribute to the overall character of the historic district or parcel on which
it is located and its relocation will not have an adverse impact on the historic district or
property; or
3. The owner has obtained a Certificate of Economic Hardship; or
4. The relocation activity is demonstrated to be an acceptable preservation method given
the character and integrity of the building, structure or object and its move will not
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adversely affect the integrity of the historic district in which it was originally located or
diminish the historic, architectural or aesthetic relationships of adjacent designated
properties; and
Additionally, for approval to relocate all of the following criteria must be met:
1. It has been determined that the building, structure or object is capable of withstanding
the physical impacts of relocation; and
2. An appropriate receiving site has been identified; and
3. An acceptable plan has been submitted providing for the safe relocation, repair and
preservation of the building, structure or object including the provision of the necessary
financial security; and
WHEREAS, in order to approve Demolition, according to Section 26.415.080, Demolition of
Designated Historic Properties, it must be determined that:
a. The property has been determined by the City to be an imminent hazard to public
safety and the owner/applicant is unable to make the needed repairs in a timely
manner,
b. The structure is not structurally sound despite evidence of the owner's efforts to
properly maintain the structure,
c. The structure cannot practically be moved to another appropriate location in Aspen
or
d. No documentation exists to support or demonstrate that the property has historic,
architectural, archaeological, engineering or cultural significance and
Additionally, for approval to demolish, all of the following criteria must be met:
a. The structure does not contribute to the significance of the parcel or historic district in
which it is located and
b. The loss of the building, structure or object would not adversely affect the integrity of
the historic district or its historic, architectural or aesthetic relationship to adjacent
designated properties and
c. Demolition of the structure will be inconsequential to the historic preservation needs
of the area.
WHEREAS, Amy Guthrie, in her staff report to HPC dated June 13, 2012, performed an
analysis of the application based on the standards, found that the review standards had been met,
and recommended approval of the project with conditions; and
WHEREAS, at their regular meeting on June 13, 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 criteria
by a vote of 4 to 1.
623 E. Hopkins Avenue
HPC Resolution#14, Series of 2012
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That HPC hereby approves Conceptual Major Development, Conceptual Commercial Design
Review, On-Site Relocation and Demolition as represented in the application with the following
conditions:
1. HPC approves amendments to the third floor as represented in the drawings presented
at the meeting and dated June 13, 2012.
2. No HVAC equipment or sunshades will be permitted on the roof of the building and
the roof deck is limited to the size represented in this application.
3. 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 13th day of June, 2012.
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Ann u ins, Chair
Ap•roved as Form:
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Debbie Quinn, Assistant City Attorney
ATTEST:
Kathy Strieland, Chief Deputy Clerk
623 E. Hopkins Avenue
HPC Resolution #14, Series of 2012