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Home My WebLink Aboutlanduse case.boa.114 N Aspen St.022-86 . --;;-, J) /<it;") ,J;:;:{/ I' , , - ij 1/. i "..0///1 1',/ ,'C- r-' "'-f +.. ~. .-."" NOTICE OF PUm,IC TIETillJNG Case Q86-~2Z BEFORE THE CITY OF ASPEN nOlillD OF ADJUSTMENT TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS Al'TEC'l'ED BY TIlE REQUESTED ZONING OR USE VARIANCE DESCRIBED BELOW: Pursuant to the Official Code of Aspen of June 25, 1962, as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Council Room, City Hall, Aspen, Colorado, (or at such other place as the meeting may be then adjourned) to consider an application filed with the said Boa r d of l\dj ustment requesting author i ty for var iance from the provisions of the zonini Ordinance, Chapter 24, Official Code of Aspen, All persons affected by the proposed variance are invited to appear and state their views, protests or objections. If you cannot appear personally at such meeting, then you are urged to state your views by letter, particularly if you have objection to such variance, as the Board of Adjustment will give serious consideration to the opinions of surrounding property owners and others affected in deciding whether to grant or deny the request for variance. - The particulars of the hearing and of the requested variance are as follo\-ls: Date and Time of !<IeetintT;, Date: Time: November 20, 1986 4:00 p.m. Owner for Variance:, ~ 1 1 a,11 t for Variance: Name: Address: Aspen Community Church 114 North Aspen Street Aspen, Colorado Graeme Heans Location or description of property: Location: 114 N. Aspen st. Aspen, Colorado Variance Request~d: Copy of applicant's letter attached. ~uration of Vari~nce: Permane~ Will applicant be represented by couns..w. Yes: No: X The City of Aspen Board of Adjustment 130 South Galena Street, Aspen, Colorado 81611 Remo Lavagnino, Chairman Jan Carney, Deputy City Clerk , "<,, ", ",..wi '.'_ _n' GIL\EME D 1\IEANS BOX .i~')6 AS!'!::'\: CO HI(lI2 TEI.EPHONE :\0.\ 92'S 91'i1l october 27 i 1986 Board of Adjustment City Hall 130 South Galena Street Aspen, Colorado 81611 Dear Sirs: The Aspen Community Church by virtue of its design, craftsmanship, and history stands as one of Aspen's most worthwile historic struc- tures. One of its great assets at this point in time is that it retains so much of the original structure and interior finishings. The sanctuary, balcony, hallways and exterior remain much as they were when built in 1890. However, the inevitable process of deterioration is being felt and must be addressed now in order to preserve this nationally recognized historic structure. The members of the congregation have initiated a campaign to restore the lustre and structural integrity of their building in time for its one hundredth birthday in 1990. The restoration project is expected to cost approximately $355,000, and to improve every aspect of the exterior and interior. Both the building committee and myself have made it our goal throughout this project to respect the original intentions of the architects and builders and to preserve the original structure as much as possible. The one area of the building that has seen extensive (and poorly done) remodeling over the years is the basement level. Aside from the actual structure, there is nothing of historic interest on this floor. The newer construction is of such poo r qual i ty that we intend to gut the entire floor and totally remodel. The existing uses of an assembly area, kitchen, mechanical room, and church off ices will be recreated and badly needed bathrooms will al so be built. An integral and necessary part of this scheme is to enlarge and protect from the weather an existing doorway on the west side of the building. This improvement will create access to the assembly area directly from the street (at present one must enter through the church itself), provide a much needed vestibule area, and satisfy the fire e'xit requirements as identified in a discussion with Jim Wilson of the Aspen Building Department. The present doorway is much narrower than the minimum 3 '0" requi rement and the ref ore would have to be enlarged. A protecting roof is necessary for safety ,- '>"'" ....., " (; l{ A E J\I E J) J\I E A N S 1\ 0 \ .1 ') S (; A S l' F N C 0 H I (, I 2 TFLEPHO!'iE :\O~ C)2'l ()ISO Board of Adjustment October 27', 1986 Page Two reasons as there is a dangerous snowslide situation existing from the roofs above. The proposed solution has ben designed to incorporate design elements from the church itself and to utilize existing materials. I also feel that the small scale of the addition helps to reduce the massive scale of the west facade. In light of this situation, we are requesting a variance from the side yard setback requirement (currently 6-2/3 ft) on the west property line to allow construction up to the line (a zero side yard setback). Combined with an Encroachment License for an additional three feet, the variance would allow construction of the covered entry way as shown in the plans (attached). These plans have already received approval from the Aspen Planning Director (necessary because a,church is a conditional use in an R-6 zone) and preliminary approval of the Aspen Historic Preservation Committee. I would like to point out that the proposed add i tion does not enclose heated space, and does not change the use or capacity of the present building. It merely facilitates access and supplies the necessary fire exit for bringing the space up to code. The practical difficulties in this case arise from the historical nature of the building and its conditional use in the R-6 zone. We maintain that the following are true: 1. "That the special conditions and circumstances do not result from the actions of the Applicant." This holds true when one realizes that this building predates the safety requi rements and zoning codes nO~l in effect. The applicants are faced with the task of providing modern concepts of use and safety in a building designed for a different era. 2. "That special or extraordina ry ci rcumstances apply to' the sub- ject property that do not apply similarly to other properties in the same vicinity and zone." The special circumstances that apply in this case result from the fact that this building is a conditional, use in the R-6 zone. As such, the building stands apart from its neighbors in 'scale, in materials, in use, and in its role as a significant Aspen landmark. A large, community, orientated building is being asked to satisfy setback requirements designed for single family dwellings. ,;"", " " ' ~""" GRAEI\lE D MEANS II 0 X 1 Y '; (i ASP ENe () H I () I .! TELEPHONE ."to.'" 92'i 9150 Board of Adjustment October 27, 1986 Page Three 3. "That the grant ing of a variance is essential to the enjoyment of a substantial property right enjoyed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone, but denied the subject property because of the special conditions or extraordinary circumstances. " The property right at issue here is right to improve a struc- ture so that it can be used for its originally intended and historical use. Lack of a required fire exit and convenience access presently restrict this use. 4. "That the granting of the variance will not adversely affect the general purpose of the comprehensive general plan." The Engineering Department of the City of Aspen has informally reviewed the proposed new entrance. No problems with rights of way, snow removal, utility easements or other problems were found to exist. Presently, there exists a nineteen foot measurement from the western line of the church property to the curb on Aspen Street. This distance prov ides a substant ial buffer zone and ensures that the new entry will not appear to crowd the street. We feel that renovation of the basement area is vital to the overall restoration scheme in that it allows the building to become a used, needed and desirable structure for all in the community. Without it, the building will become an unusued fossil unable to generate enough support to maintain itself. The Wheeler Opera House, Sardy House and the Hotel Jerome are examples of deteriorating buildings which have, though renovation and necessary modern improvements, rejuvenated themselves and the community. We are requesting this variance so that the Aspen Community Church will be able to corre- spond to modern ideas of use and safety and thus be able to maintain its economic health, so that it can secure its place as one of Aspen's most important historic structures. GM/b , \ ~ o ~ , CHARLES W, DWIGHT I I I BOX 7669 ASPEN, COLORADO 81612 LOT A AND THE WESTERLY 4,86 FT, OF LOT B BLOCK 65 CITY OF ASPEN DONALD PAUL KRUMM BOX 874 ASPEN, COLORADO 81612 THE EAST 25,14 FEET OF LOT B THE WEST 8,00 FEET OF LOT C BLOCK 65 CITY OF ASPEN RICHARD B. JOHNSON MONTAE I. JOHNSON 6820 BRADBURY DALLAS, TEXAS 75230 EAST 22 FEET OF LOT C ALL OF LOT D BLOCK 65 CITY OF ASPEN MARIAN NEAL LYETH C/O THE BANK OF THE SOUTHWEST POST OFFICE BOX 35688 DALLAS, TEXAS 75235 EAST 23,29 FEET OF LOT E ALL OF LOT F WEST 1/2 OF LOT G BLOCK 65 CITY OF ASPEN KERMIT S. AND JENNY W. SUTTON SUITE 710 317 6TH, AVENUE DES MOINES, IOWA 50309 EAST 1/2 OF LOT G ALL OF LOTS H AND I BLOCK 65 CITY OF ASPEN EDWIN J. AND ADELINE M, GROSSE 34135 HUNTERS ROW FARMINGTON HILLS, MICHIGAN 48013 LOT K BLOCK 65 CITY OF ASPEN WILSON V, AND JANELLA H. GARRETT 7158 HILLGREEN DALLAS, TEXAS 75116 LOTS LAND M BLOCK 65 CITY OF ASPEN PRISCILLA ANNE SADLER POST OFFICE BOX 2989 ASPEN, COLORADO 81612 EAST 15,44 FEET OF LOT ~ WEST 15 FEET OF LOT R BLOCK 65 CITY OF ASPEN ROBERT G, AND YVONNE HAMMOND POST OFFICE BOX 280 EVERGREEN, COLORADO 80439 EAST 1/2 OF LOT R ALL OF LOT S BLOCK 65 CITY OF ASPEN SEE NEXT PAGE FOR OWNERS IN HOGUET CONDOMINIUM AND 114 EAST BLEEKER STREET CONDOMINIUM LOCATED ON LOT N AND WEST 21,11 FEET OF LOT 0 AND LOCATED ON EAST 8,99 FEET OF LOT 0, ALL OF P, AND WEST 14,56 FEET OF LOT Q BLOCK 65 CITY OF ASPEN c CONSTANCE M. HOGUET 333 EAST 68TH, STREET NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK 10021 ROBERT LOUIS HOGUET #1 EAST 66TH. STREET NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK 10021 VIRGINIA FIRST, INC. A WEST VIRGINIA CORPORATION C/O GEORGE S. WEAVER, JR. PRES. 1 CENTRAL UNION BUILDING WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA 26003 JOSEPH AMATO POST OFFICE BOX 179 MONROE, NEW YORK 10950 ABOVE LOCATED IN BLOCK 65, CITY OF ASPEN , - -~ CONDOMINIUM UNIT 1 HOGUET CONDOMINIUMS CONDOMINIUM UNIT 2 HOGUET CONDOMINIUMS CONDOMINIUM UNIT 101 114 EAST BLEEKER STREET CONDOMINIUM CONDOMINIUM UNIT 102 114 EAST BLEEKER STREET CONDOMINIUM c ~ -~ ASPEN CLINIC BUILDING A COLORADO GENERAL PARTNERSHIP 100 EAST MAIN STREET ASPEN, COLORADO 81611 LOTS K AND L WESTERLY 10 FEET OF M AND PART OF ALLEY ETC. SEE DEED BLOCK 66 CITY OF ASPEN PITKIN COUNTY LIBRARY COUNTY OF PITKIN 120 EAST MAIN STREET ASPEN, COLORADO 81611 EAST 20 FEET OF LOT M ALL OF LOTS NAND 0 BLOCK 66 CITY OF ASPEN NORTH AND SOUTH ASPEN ASSOCIATES A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 200 SOUTH ASPEN STREET ASPEN, COLORADO 81611 LOTS P, Q, RAND S AND THE SOUTH 25 FEET OF LOTS F, G, H AND I BLOCK 66 CITY OF ASPEN AND PART OF THE ALLEY SEE DEED BLOCK 66 CITY OF ASPEN SEE THE NEXT PAGE FOR OWNERS IN BLEEKER HEIGHTS CONDOMINIUM MTN, STATES TELEPHONE & TEL, COMPANY CORPORATE TAX DEPARTMENT MBC 3130 - K. D. COX 1801 CALIFORNIA STREET DENVER, COLORADO 80201 THE NORTH 75 FEET OF LOTS F, G, H AND I BLOCK 56 CITY OF ASPEN LOTS C, D AND E, BLOCK 66 CITY OF ASPEN PUBLIC UTILITY ASSESSMENT c ~ .....; LARRY SALITERMAN 2240 LEE AVENUE, NORTH MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55424 CONDOMINIUM UNIT A BLEEKER HEIGHTS CONDOMINIUM LARRY SALITERMAN 2240 LEE AVENUE, NORTH MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55424 CONDOMINIUM UNIT B BLEEKER HEIGHTS CONDOMINIUM LARRY SALITERMAN 2240 LEE AVENUE, NORTH MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55424 CONDOMINIUM UNIT C BLEEKER HEIGHTS CONDOMINIUM LARRY SALITERMAN 2240 LEE AVENUE, NORTH MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55424 CONDOMINIUM UNIT D BLEEKER HEIGHTS CONDOMINIUM -4- c ~ ~~ -5- ASPE~ SCHOOL DISTRICT ~O, REi C/O BUSI~ESS OFFICE 110 EAST HALLAM STREET ASPE~, COLORADO 81611 ALL OF LOTS A THRU S BLOCK 64 CITY OF ASPE~ ,...., '- ASPEN SCHDOL DISTRICT NO. RE1 C/O BUSINESS OFFICE 110 EAST HALLAM STREET ASPEN, COLORADO 81611 FIRST NATIONAL BANK IN GRAND JUNCTION TRUSTEE FOR MRS, MONA FROST POST OFFICE BOX 608 GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO 81501 SUSANNA E REYNOLDS 222 EAST HALLAM AVENUE ASPEN, COLORADO 81611 VIGODA FAMILY LTD, PARTNERSHIP A COLORADO LTD. PARTNERSHIP 50 SOUTH STEELE STREET DENVER, COLORADO 80209 "'"" -- -6- ALL OF LOTS A, B, C ALL OF LOTS K AND L BLOCK 71 CITY OF ASPEN LOTS D AND E BLOCK 71 (IN CITY) , LOTS D AND E BLOCK 71 ( I N COUNTY) BLOCK 71 CITY OF ASPEN AND COUNTY OF PITKIN AND LOTS NAND 0 (H AND I ON WILLITS MAP) BLOCK 71 CITY OF ASPEN AND COUNTY OF PITKIN LOTS P AND Q, BLOCK 71 (ALSO KNOWN AS K AND L) BLOCK 71 CITY OF ASPEN AND A TRACT OF LAND 60x175 NORTH OF ABOVE LOTS, AND ALSO PART OF LOT 4 TRUMAN NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT, FOR REFERENCE AND COMPLETE DESCRIPTION SEE DEED, A TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND IN THE CITY OF ASPEN, PITKIN COUNTY BEING ALL OF LOTS M AND N, AND A METES AND BOUNDS TRACT ADJOINING THEM, FOR REFERENCE AND COMPLETE DESCRIPTION SEE DEED OF RECORD. LOCATED IN BLOCK 71 CITY OF ASPEN c o -~ WILLIAM L, SEGUIN POST OFFICE BOX 2067 ASPEN, COLORADO 81612 LOTS A AND B BLOCK 72 CITY OF ASPEN FERENC AND MIRTE BERKO PSOT OFFICE BOX 360 ASPEN, COLORADO 81612 LOTS C, D, E AND F, BLOCK 72 CITY OF ASPEN JOAN ENID LIGHT 801 BASELINE ROAD BOULDER, COLORADO 80302 LOTS G, H AND I, BLOCK 72 CITY OF ASPEN WILLIAM G. BRUMDER TRUSTEE 2054 FIRST WISCONSIN TRUST COMPANY MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 53201 LOTS N, 0, P AND Q BLOCK 72 CITY OF ASPEN THE ASPEN COMMUNITY CHURCH UNITED METHODIST 114 NORTH ASPEN STREET ASPEN, COLORADO 81611 LOTS K, L, AND M BLOCK 72 CITY OF ASPEN WILLIAM G. PARZYBOK JR. 3609 EL CAMINITO LOVELAND, COLORADO 80537 LOTS RAND S BLOCK 72 CITY OF ASPEN c "'"' ...../ THE ASPEN COMMUNITY CHURCH UNITED METHODIST 114 NORTH ASPEN STREET ASPEN, COLORADO 81611 LOTS A AND B BLOCK 73 CITY OF ASPEN MARY ESHBAUGH HAYES TRUSTEE UNDER HAYES TRUST POST OFFICE BOX 497 ASPEN, COLORADO 81612 LOTS C AND D, BLOCK 73 CITY OF ASPEN EWALD H. CROSBY ROSA GETTMAN 325 SOUTH FOREST STREET DENVER, COLORADO 80222 LOTS E, F AND G, BLOCK 73 CITY OF ASPEN CHARMAINE ANDERSON 25740 HATTON ROAD CARMEL, CALIFORNIA 93923 LOTS H AND I, BLOCK 73 CITY OF ASPEN JOHN R, DAV I D KITTY p, SHERWIN 154 MASSHILL ROAD JAMAICA PLAINS BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02130 LOT K BLOCK 73 CITY OF ASPEN TERESE LOUISE DAVID ESTATE C/O KITTY PIERRETTE SHERWIN 7017 ARANDALE ROAD BETHESDA, MARYLAND 20817 LOTS LAND M BLOCK 73 CITY OF ASPEN ETHEL MC CABE AND FRED PEARCE POST OFFICE BOX 531 ASPEN, COLORADO 81612 LOTS NAND 0 BLOCK 73 CITY OF ASPEN THE HOTEL JEROME LIMITED PARTNERSHIP A CONNECTI CUT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP,' C/O GARFIELD & HECHT 601 EAST HYMAN AVENUE ASPEN, COLORADO 81611 LOTS P AND Q BLOCK 73 CITY OF ASPEN CHEVRON U. S. A. INC, PROPERTY TAX SECTION POST OFFICE BOX 7611 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94120 LOTS RAND S BLOCK 73 CITY OF ASPEN -8- ,~ ---.. "j "9" PHILIP R. AND PATRICIA H. HODGSON 212 NORTH MONARCH STREET ASPEN, COLORADO 81611 SOUTH 62 FEET OF LOTS A, BAND C BLOCK 78 CITY OF ASPEN ASPEN SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION LOTS D, E, F, G, H AND I POST OFFICE BOX 8207 BLOCK 78 CITY OF ASPEN & M/B TRACT SEE DEED ASPEN, COLORADO 81612 (THIS ONE IS PROBABLY TOO FAR AWAY) REINHARD N. ELDER LOTS K, L, M, AND 0, 202 NORTH MONARCH STREET BLOCK 78 CITY OF ASPEN ASPEN, COLORADO 81611 THE JEROME PROFESSIONAL BUILDING CONDOMINIUM (THIS ONE IS PROBABLY TOO FAR AWAY) BUT HAVE LISTED OWNERS ON NEXT PAGE FOR YOU LOCATED ON LOTS P, Q, RAND S BLOCK 78 CITY OF ASPEN r" ''>.. " ""'" ....; -10- THE JEROME PROFESSIONAL BUILDING CONDOMINIUM OWNERS LISTED BELOW S & A EQUIPMENT COMPANY A WISCONSIN PARTNERSHIP 2425 SOUTH 162ND. STREET NEW BERLIN, WISCONSIN 53151 UNIT lA KARL G, AND MADELEINE LARSON 2425 SOUTH 162ND. STREET NEW BERLIN, WISCONSIN 53151 UNIT l-B AND PARKING SPACE 12 ROCKY MTN. EQUITY & MORTGAGE COMPANY JAMES R, AND ELAINE B, MC DADE POST OFFICE BOX 11689 ASPEN, COLORADO 81612 UNIT 1-F J. D. MULLER POST OFFICE BOX 4361 ASPEN, COLORADO 81612 UNIT l-G TZORI S , LTD. A COLORADO CORPORATION POST OFFICE BOX 77 ASPEN, COLORADO 81612 UNIT 2-K AND PARKING SPACE 6 RICHARD H, AND CAROL S. CASSENS 31645 SOUTH CANYON CIRCLE EVERYGREEN, COLORADO 80439 UNIT 2-1 AND PARKING SPACE 15 UNIT 2-J AND PARKING SPACE 10 HERBERT S. AND MARSHA L. KLEIN 201 NORTH MILL STREET ASPEN, COLORADO 81611 UNIT 2-F AND PARKING SPAC# UNIT 2-G AND PARKING SPACE JON DAVID SEIGLE 201 NORTH MILL STREET ASPEN, COLORADO 81611 UNIT 2-D AND PARKING SPACES 2 AND 14 UNIT 2-E AND PARKING SPACES 2 AND 14 JEFFREY H, SACHS 201 NORTH MILL STREET ASPEN, COLORADO 81611 UNIT 2-A AND PARKING SPACES 8 AND 9 UN I T 2-B AND PARK I ~IG SPACES 8 AND 9 UNIT 2-C AND PARKING SPACES SAND 9 JOSEPH E. EDWARDS JR. SUITE 109, JEROME PROF. BUILDING 210 NORTH MILL STREET ASPEN, COLORADO 81611 UNIT I-H UNIT 1-1 AND PARKING SPACE 5 LARRY LIGHTNER C/O GARY A. WRIGHT, ESQ, SUITE 106, JEROME PROF. BUILDING 201 NORTH MILL STREET ASPEN, COLORADO 81611 UNIT l-C AND PARKING SPACES 3 AND 4 UN I T 1- D UNIT l-E J. E. ABELS POST OFFICE BOX 4707 ASPEN, COLORADO 81612 ~ \....,~~ ,..., ,,) -11- CONDOMINIUM UNITS 1 AND 2 MONARCH NORTH CONDOMINIUM SITUATE ON THE NORTH 38 FEET OF LOTS A, BAND C, BLOCK 78 CITY OF ASPEN C" ~'../ o -12- CARL R. AND CATHER I NE M., BERGMAN POST OFFICE BOX 1365 ASPEN, COLORADO 81612 LOTS K AND WEST 1/2 OF LOT L BLOCK 79 CITY OF ASPEN MOUNTAIN STATES COMMUNICATIONS, INC. C/O BILL DUNAWAY POST OFFICE BOX E ASPEN, COLORADO 81612 EAST 1/2 OF LOT L ALL OF LOT M THE WEST 10 FEET OF LOT N BLOCK 79 CITY OF ASPEN THE HOTEL JEROME LTD. PARTNERSHIP C/O MARKET CORP. REAL ESTATE, INC, 285 RIVERSIDE AVENUE WESTPORT, CONNECTICUT 06880 LOTS A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H AND I THE EAST 20 FEET OF LOT N ALL OF LOTS 0, P, Q, RAND S PART ALLEY AND METES AND BOUNDS TRACT BLOCK 79 CITY OF ASPEN SEE DEED Board of Adjustment October 27, 1986 Page Two reasons as there is a dangerous snowslide situation existing from the roofs above. The proposed solution has ben designed to incorporate design elements from the church itself and to utilize existing materials. I also feel that the small scale of the addition helps to reduce the massive scale of the west facade. In light of this situation, we are requesting a variance from the side yard setback requirement (currently 6-2/3 ft) on the west property line to allow construction up to the line (a zero side yard setback) . Combined with an Encroachment License for an additional three feet, the variance would allow construction of the covered entry way as shown in the plans (attached). These plans have already received approval from the Aspen Planning Director (necessary because a church is a conditional use in an R-6 zone) and preliminary approval of the Aspen Historic Preservation Committee. I would like to point out that the proposed addition does not enclose heated space, and does not change the use or capacity of the present building. It merely facilitates access and supplies the necessary fire exit for bringing the space up to code. The practical difficulties in this case arise from the historical nature of the building and its conditional use in the R-6 zone. We maintain that the following are true: 1. "That the special conditions and circumstances do not result from the actions of the Applicant." This holds true when one realizes that this building predates the safety requi rements and zoning codes now in effect. The applicants are faced with the task of providing modern concepts of use and safety in a building designed for a different era. 2. "That special or extraordinary ci rcumstances apply to the sub- ject property that do not apply similarly to other properties in the same vicinity and zone." The special circumstances that apply in this case result from the fact that this building is a conditional use in the R-6 zone. As such, the building stands apart from its neighbors in scale, in materials, in use, and in its role as a signif icant Aspen landmark. A large, community orientated building is being asked to satisfy setback requirements designed for single family dwellings. Board of Adjustment October 27, 1986 Page Three 3. "That the granting of a variance is essential to the enjoyment of a substantial property right enjoyed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone, but denied the subject property because of the special conditions or extraordinary circumstances." The property right at issue here is right to improve a struc- ture so that it can be used for its or ig inally intended and historical use. Lack of a required fire exit and convenience access presently restrict this use. 4. "That the granting of the variance will not adversely affect the general purpose of the comprehensive general plan." The Engineering Department of the City of Aspen has informally reviewed the proposed new entrance. No problems with rights of way, snow removal, utility easements or other problems were found to exist. Presently, there exists a nineteen foot measurement from the western line of the church property to the curb on Aspen Street. This distance provides a substantial buffer zone and ensures that the new entry will not appear to crowd the street. We feel that renovation of the basement area is vital to the overall restoration scheme in that it allows the building to become a used, needed and desirable structure for all in the community. Without it, the building will become an unusued fossil unable to generate enough support to maintain itself. The Wheeler Opera House, Sardy House and the Hotel Jerome are examples of deteriorating buildings which have, though renovation and necessary modern improvements, rejuvenated themselves and the community. We are requesting this variance so that the Aspen Community Church will be able to corre- spond to modern ideas of use and safety and thus be able to maintain its economic health, so that it can secure its place as one of Aspen's most important historic structures. ly, GM/b , County of Pitkin State of Colorado ) ) ss. ) AFFIDAVIT OF NOTICE BY POSTING OF A VARIANCE HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF ASPEN BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (Pursuant to Section 2-22 (c) of the Municipal Code) The undersigned, being first duly- sworn, deposes and says as follows: 1. I '_~~.M~__m~frJV..3 , being or representing an Applicant before the City of Aspen Board of Adjustment, personally certify that the attached photograph fairly and accurately represents the sign posted as Notice of the variance hearing on this matter in a conspicuous place on the subject property (as it could be seen from the nearest public way) and that the said sign was posted and from the I 0 TIT.. day of jhvffm88// i'~ io -- day of AJnv~'13~n , 19~. , visible continuously , 19$, to the at least ten (10) full days before the hearing date). (Must be posted for I I Si e Subscribed and sworn to before me this Z~ day of ~ 19 't'<o ,by . , " 'G.--a.~e...(Y\<""'V\'> , . WITNESS MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL. 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Q,I'l ff;{< t;;t..,'1L/f,i CD'l..i, -~-- ~ Owner: Aspen Community Church " AddreSt.: Phone: ,Address: Case No.: Box 4956. Aspen. CO 81612 925-9150 114 N. Aspen St.. Aspen 925-1571 Date: 27 Appell ant: October _ Graeme'11eans' Locl).tio~ cf. pr6p~rty: ~ots K, L,' M 'City of Aspen 114 North Aspen' Street (Street and Number of subdivision Block and Lot No.) Building Permit Application and prints or any other' pertinent cJDtD must accompany this application, and will,be made part of CASE NO.: ' TilE BOARD WILL RETURt( THIS A'PPLlCATION IF IT DOES NOT' CONTAIN ALL THE FACTS IN QUESTION. DESCRIPTION OP PROPOSED EXC~PTION SHOWING'JUSTIPICATIONS SEE LETTER ATTACHED . .. . , . epresented by counsel? Yes No ~ V'M~U!-- (Applicant's Signature) '===~==_D_______________._.________.___~_________...____._~--------- PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE REQOIRING THE BOILDING INSPECTOR TO FORWl\RDTHIS APPLICAT~N T,'O ,THE BOARD OF, ADJus:r, MENT, AND REASON~FOR NOT GRANTING: ~C6' ~,:-ffj.,. ~ -c. ~ V!J(X V,' "1 '. s:..~ " ~&~-+,~ ~~ v,' ,,~S;+ v.2:}.V-38 ~ ' ~ d.'1-3.1(~)(~)~~W-e4,' ,~~~ b..~~ . , CA.I).%-~~e>i o...~ ' 0\s~ V"'-~ ~ S~ Ivt,/ <;.,q- ~_ ' ' ~ t, "\ ~~~ , ' · Sifr\ed DECISION DATE DATE OF HEARING SECRETARY Status PER1UT REJECTED, DATE APPLICATION FILED I ~ HAILED .'......' .' .' .. ...... '.. ........ .........,..~.~.. October 27, 1986 Board of Adjustment City Hall 130 South Galena Street Aspen, Colorado 81611 Dear Sirs: The Aspen Community Church by virtue of its design, craftsmanship, and history stands as one of Aspen's most worthwile historic struc- tures. One of its great assets at this point in time is that it retains so much of the original structure and interior finishings. The sanctuary, balcony, hallways and exterior remain much as they were when built in 1890. However, the inevitable process of deterioration is being felt and must be addressed now in order to preserve this nationally recognized historic structure. The members of the congregation have initiated a campaign to restore the lustre and structural integrity of their building in time for its one hundredth birthday in 1990. The restoration project is expected to cost approximately $355,000, and to improve every aspect of the exterior and interior. Both the building committee and myself have made it our goal throughout this project to respect the original intentions of the architects and builders and to preserve the original structure as much as possible. The one area of the building that has seen extensive (and poorly done) remodeling over the years is the basement level. Aside from the actual structure, there is nothing of historic interest on this floor. The newer construction is of such poor quality that we intend to gut the entire floor and totally remodel. The existing uses of an assembly area, kitchen, mechanical room, and church offices will be recreated and badly needed bathrooms will also be built. An integral and necessary part of this scheme is to enlarge and protect from the weather an existing doorway on the west side of the building. This improvement will create access to the assembly area directly from the street (at present one must enter through the church itself), provide a much needed vestibule area, and satisfy the fire exit requirements as identified in a discussion with Jim wilson of the Aspen Building Department. The present doorway is much narrower than the minimum 3' 0" requirement and therefore would have to be enlarged. A protecting roof is necessary for safety