HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.hpc.005-2013 A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL APPROVE ASPENMODERN
HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 602 E.
HYMAN AVENUE,LOTS K AND L, BLOCK 99, CITY AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN,
COLORADO,AND APPROVING CONCEPTUAL MAJOR DEVELOPMENT,
CONCEPTUAL COMMERCIAL DESIGN STANDARD REVIEW, PARKING WAIVER
AND SPECIAL REVIEW FOR UTILITY/TRASH/RECYCLING AREA
RESOLUTION #5, SERIES OF 2013
PARCEL ID: 2737-182-12-003
WHEREAS, the applicant, EB Building Aspen, LLC, represented by Vann Associates and Zone
4 Architects. has requested that the property located at 602 E. Hyman Avenue, Lot K&L, Block
99, City and Townsite of Aspen, Colorado be considered for voluntary historic designation
through the AspenModern negotiation as described at Section 26.415.025 and Section
26.415.030 of the Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the applicant also requested approval for Conceptual Major Development,
Conceptual Commercial Design Review, a Parking waiver, and a reduction in the required
utility/trash/recycling area; 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, HPC may grant reductions to the Utility/Trash/Recycling area based on the review
standards of Section 26.575.060; and
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Janice K. Vos Caudill, Pitkin County, CO HPC Resolution#5, Series of 2013
WHEREAS, HPC may grant parking variances based on the review standards of Section
26.415.110.0 and Section 26.515.040; and
WHEREAS, Amy Guthrie, in her staff report to HPC dated February 27, 2013, performed an
analysis of the application based on the standards. The staff recommendation was that the
property should be designated a landmark as it meets the criteria for designation and the integrity
score qualifies as the "best" category of historic resources. Staff recommended that the design
review be continued for restudy of some aspects of the proposal; and
WHEREAS, at their regular meeting on February 27, 2013, the Historic Preservation
Commission considered the application during a duly noticed public hearing, including the staff
recommendation, and public comments, and found the project to be consistent with the review
criteria, with conditions, by a vote of 4 to 1.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That HPC hereby finds that the property located at 602 E. Hyman Avenue, Lot K&L, Block 99,
City and Townsite of Aspen, Colorado meets the designation criteria of Land Use Code Section
26.415.025 and 030. HPC hereby approves Conceptual Major Development, Conceptual
Commercial Design Review, Parking Waiver and Special Review for Utility/Trash/Recycling
Area with the following conditions:
1. HPC finds that 602 East Hyman Avenue meets designation criteria a, c, and e, listed in
§26.415.030.C.1
2. HPC finds that 602 East Hyman Avenue is a"best" example of Modern architecture.
3. HPC hereby accepts the proposed utility/trash/recycling area, with the condition that it be
designed to allow the dumpster to be turned parallel to the alley for emptying. The
applicant must identify options that would also allow the dumpster and recycle bins to be
attached to the fence to prevent wildlife from knocking them over
4. HPC hereby waives the on-site parking requirement and cash-in-lieu fee for three parking
spaces required by the redevelopment application.
5. For Final HPC review, restudy the new deck and stairs on the south fagade of the
building.
6. For Final HPC review, restudy the proposed rooftop monitors.
7. For Final HPC review, lower the proposed hot tub to the main roof deck.
8. 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.
602 E.Hyman Avenue—Aspenklodern
HPC Resolution#5, Series of 2013
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION at its regular meeting on the 27th day of February,
2013.
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Ann Mullins, Chair
Approved as to Form:
Deb ie Quinn,Assistant City Attorney
ATTEST:
Kathy Str ckland, Chief Deputy Clerk
602 E. Hyman Avenue—AspenModern
HPC Resolution#5, Series of 2013