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Home My WebLink AboutLand Use Case.304 S Galena St.036-0112-80:lfit- 9.-J: 2737-182-24-001 nrLUJU -304-308 S. Galena Landmark Des. 4 . 61 1 1 ~\ 1 06* 0 Â«Â»FUL<L -t91 0) 'Ad- 6-6Â»~â‚¬--.G-keC'uy_ b UAÂ»--_k 0 \/1 9 1 VLA--0 . (-4-112. Bax d F- 9( CASE NUMBER HPC036-01 PARCEL ID # 2737-182-24001 CASE NAME 501 E. Hyman Ave & 304-308 S. Galena Landmark Design PROJECT ADDRESS 501 E. Hyman & 304-308 S. Galena PLANNER Amy Guthrie CASE TYPE Landmark Designation OWNER/APPLICANT City of Aspen on behalf of Arcades LLC. REPRESENTATIVE Stan Clauson DATE OF FINAL ACTION 8/13/01 CITY COUNCIL ACTION Ord. #22-2001 PZ ACTION ADMIN ACTION Approved BOA ACTION DATE CLOSED 9/28/01 BY J. Lindt P . + I ..... PARCEL ID:~2737-182-24001 DATE RCVD: ~4/17 # COPIES:] CASE NO~HPC036-01 CASE NAME:1501 E. Hyman Ave & 304-308 S. Galena Landmark Designation PLNR: \ 8-WAy 6.41146 â‚¬--- PROJADDR:]501 E. Hyman & 304-308 S. Galena CASE TYP:~Landmark Designation ' STE#Sl OWN/APP: City of Aspen on beh ADR , C/S/Z: 1 PHN:1 f- REP:~Stan Clauson ADR: 200 E. Main St. C/S/Z:~Aspen/CO/81611 PHN~ FEES DUE:|None FEES RCVD; None STAT: F- REFERRALS Id4~%~e~P~2NIMI -7 -4/ 1%1#<i.P REF':| BY~ ~iÂ¥ DUE:~ % f,liE.2.1:.4...; MTG DATE REV BODY PH NOTICED . ir:lit~ rl , a ..;9,14".1./.lier#7::.1 ..e lit' DATE OF FINAL ACTION:| *5/13/27/ CITY COUNCIL:b~-~, #~32 - 2622) REMARKS~ PZ: 1.4>.7. BOA: CLOSED:| *22/Ci BY: ~~y , 1.--1 116|T- DRAC: & . PLAT SUBMITD: j PLAT (BK,PG): ADMIN: + /b'PPE?32 .,4**4 .,. lE, ..A ,. 4.4Â·Â·23~~,I tita- MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and Council THRU: Julie Ann Woods, Community Development Directo FROM: Amy Guthrie, Historic Preservation Officer RE: 501 E. Hyman Avenue and 304-308 S. Galena Street, Historic Landmark Designation, Second Reading of Ordinance #22, Series of 2001 DATE: August 13,2001 SUMMARY: The subject site contains two 19th century commercial structures; the Cowenhoven Block (commonly known as Ute City Banque) and the Cowenhoven Addition (commonly known as the Arcades Building.) The Cowenhoven Block is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was designated a local landmark through Ordinance #57, Series of 1981. It is not clear that the designation applied to the Cowellhoven addition, therefore an application has been submitted to clarify the situation. Staff, HPC, and P&Z recommend landmark designation for both structures on the property. Al....11...~ .:10.,â€¢ â€¢â€¢ â€¢â€¢ 3 Cr.-b....4 .. 0 3 0 1 . . i .. L t + 24 t. i 'J 061-*f.1:J 2%:Ii a jix 119111 ..' 1.1 + .--.Il'...,r.I-.I ~-,01-4- 1 . 1 1. -1~t~. - ... 501 E. Hyman (Cowehoven Block) 304-308 S. Galena (Arcades) APPLICANT: Arcades Associates, LLLP, represented by Stan Clauson Associates, LLC. PARCEL ID: 2737-182-24-001 ADDRESS: 501 E. Hyman Avenue and 304-308 S. Galena Street, Lots A-D, Block 95, City and Townsite of Aspen, Colorado. LANDMARK DESIGNATION Any structure or site that meets two (2) or more of the following standards may be designated as "H," Historic Overlay District, and/or historic landmark. It is not the intention of the Historic Preservation Commission to landmark insignificant structures or sites. HPC will focus on those structures which are unique or have some special value to the community, as put forth in the standards. A. Historical importance. The structure or site is a principal or secondary structure or site commonly identijied or associated with a person or an event of historical significance to the cultural, social, or political history of Aspen, the State of Colorado, or the United States. Staff Finding: The building was constructed by H.P. Cowenhoven and his son-in-law, D.R.C. Brown. The Cowenhoven family, and D.R.C. Brown, then an employee of the family business, arrived in Aspen in 1880. The family's investments quickly expanded from mercantile stores to involvement in the mining industry and real estate. When Brown married Cowenhoven's daughter, a business partnership was formed. The pair went on to build the Aspen Block (across the street from Ute City Banque), and the Cowenhoven and Brown Block (the Paragon Building), and owned many important businesses and utility companies in Aspen. Staff finds that this standard is met. B. Architectural importance. Based on the building form, use, or specimen, the structure or site rejlects an architectural style that is unique, distinct, or of traditional Aspen character, or the structure or site embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a significant or unique architectural type. Staff Finding: The Cowenhoven Block (Ute City Banque) is one of the most ornate and architecturally significant buildings in Aspen. Built in the Romanesque Revival style, which was popular throughout the country at the time, it was completed in a high level of craftsmanship. The Cowenhoven addition is a much simpler structure, built of brick, but exemplifies all of the typical characteristics of 19th century commercial architecture, including traditional storefront configurations, double hung windows on the upper floor, and decorative cornicelines. Staff finds that this standard is met. C. Designer. The structure is a significant work of an architect or designer whose individual work has influenced the character of Aspen. Staff Finding: The original designer is unknown, therefore this standard is not met. D. Neighborhood character. The structure or site is a significant component of an historically significant neighborhood and the preservation of the structure or site is importantfor the maintenance Of that neighborhood character. Staff Finding: The property is located in the Commercial Core Historic District and these buildings are among the character defining structures in the downtown. The intersection of Hyman Avenue and Galena Street contains a group of prominent historic structures. Staff finds this standard is met. E. Community character. The structure or site is critical to the preservation of the character of the Aspen community because of its relationship in terms of size, location, and architectural similarity to other structures or sites of historical or architectural importance. Staff Finding: The structures on this site exemplify the expectations for the future that were in play during the late 1800's in Aspen. The buildings housed numerous important businesses and were designed in a high style to convey prosperity. Staff finds that this standard is met. RECOMMENDATION: Staff, HPC, and P&Z recommend Council approve Historic Landmark Designation for 501 E. Hyman Avenue and 304-308 S. Galena Street, finding that review standards A (historical importance), B (architectural importance), D (neighborhood character) and E (community character) are met. RECOMMENDED MOTION: "I move to adopt Ordinance #22, Series of 2001." CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS: Exhibits: Ordinance #22, Series of 2001 A. Application Via. MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and Council THRU: Steve Barwick, City Manager THRU: Julie Ann Woods, Community Development Director Joyce Ohlson, Deputy Planning DirectorÂ·J2~ED FROM: Amy Guthrie, Historic Preservation Officer RE: 501 and E. Hyman Avenue and 304-308 S. Galena Street, Historic Landmark Designation, First Reading of Ordinance # 2.2*Series of 2001 DATE: July 9,2001 SUMMARY: The subject site contains two 19th century commercial structures; the Cowenhoven Block (commonly known as Ute City Banque) and the Cowenhoven Addition (commonly known as the Arcades Building.) The Cowenhoven Block is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was designated a local landmark through Ordinance #57, Series of 1981. It is not clear that the designation applied to the Cowenhoven addition, therefore an application has been submitted to clarify the situation. Staff, HPC, and P&Z recommend landmark designation for both structures on the property. %47*U'~trÂ·.J *$~MAWâ€¢'u S.y.'24Â·.Â·t~41 11 1, t>11 1 lili * 7.-r= 21 1 =---2- - ii . E-1 4 1- b.----,emm~~ARK ""'m"'"""i""lim'Z&:Il. ,"'L &,1 'Al.rim~aill~~ ce..11~LE*49===~ J 4 44 - 21'Imil':::.<21:'Al.-2--I .....93, -4- 501 E. Hyman (Cowehoven Block) 304-308 S. Galena (Arcades) l. APPLICANT: Arcades Associates, LLLC, represented by Stan Clauson Associates, LLC. PARCEL ID: 2737-182-24-001 ADDRESS: 501 E. Hyman Avenue and 304-308 S. Galena Street, Lots A-D, Block 95, City and Townsite ofAspen, Colorado. LANDMARK DESIGNATION Any structure or site that meets two (2) or more of the following standards may be designated as "H," Historic Overlay District, and/or historic landmark. It is not the intention of the Historic Preservation Commission to landmark insignificant structures or sites. HPC will focus on those structures which are unique or have some special value to the community, as put forth in the standards. A. Historical importance. The structure or site is a principal or secondary structure or site commonly identified or associated with a person or an event of historical significance to the cultural, social, or political history of Aspen, the State of Colorado, or the United States. Staff Finding: The building was constructed by H.P. Cowenhoven and his son-in-law, D.R.C. Brown. The Cowenhoven family, and D.R.C. Brown, then an employee of the family business, arrived in Aspen in 1880. The family's investments quickly expanded from mercantile stores to involvement in the mining industry and real estate. When Brown married Cowenhoven's daughter, a business partnership was formed. The pair went on to build the Aspen Block (across the street from Ute City Banque), and the Cowenhoven and Brown Block (the Paragon Building), and owned many important businesses and utility companies in Aspen. B. Architectural importance. Based on the building form, use, or specimen, the structure or site reflects an architectural style that is unique, distinct, or of traditional Aspen character, or the structure or site embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a signijicant or unique architectural type. Staff Finding: The Cowenhoven Block (Ute City Banque) is one of the most ornate and architecturally significant buildings in Aspen. Built in the Romanesque Revival style, which was popular throughout the country at the time, it was completed in a high level of craftsmanship. The Cowenhoven addition is a much simpler structure, built of brick, but exemplifies all of the typical characteristics of 19th century commercial architecture, including traditional storefront configurations, double hung windows on the upper floor, and decorative cornicelines. C. Designer. The structure is a signijicant work of an architect or designer whose individual work has influenced the character of Aspen. Staff Finding: The original designer is unknown, therefore this standard is not met. D. Neighborhood character. The structure or site is a signijicant component of an historically significant neighborhood and the preservation of the structure or site is important for the maintenance Of that neighborhood character. Staff Finding: The property is located in the Commercial Core Historic District and these buildings are among the character defining structures in the downtown. The intersection of Hyman Avenue and Galena Street contains a group of prominent historic structures. Staff finds this standard is met. E. Community character. The structure or site is critical to the preservation of the character of the Aspen community because of its relationship in terms of size, location, and architectural similarity to other structures or sites of historical or architectural importance. Staff Finding: The structures on this site exemplify the expectations for the future that were in play during the late 1800's in Aspen. The buildings housed numerous important businesses and were designed in a high style to convey prosperity. RECOMMENDATION: Staff, HPC, and P&Z recommend Council approve Historic Landmark Designation for 501 E. Hyman Avenue and 304-308 S. Galena Street, finding that review standards A (historical importance), B (architectural importance), D (neighborhood character) and E (community character) are met. RECOMMENDED MOTION: "I move to approve Ordinance # 24-Series of 2001, on First Reading." CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS: Exhibits: Ordinance # 205Series of 2001 A. Application ORDINANCE NO. 22, SERIES OF 2001 AN ORDINANCE OF THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL GRANTING APPROVAL FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 501 E. HYMAN AVENUE AND 304-308 S. GALENA STREET, LOTS A, B, C, AND D, BLOCK 95, CITY AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN, COLORADO Parcel ID #2737-182-24-001 WHEREAS, the applicant, Arcades Associates LLLP, has requested Historic Landmark Designation for the property located at 501 E. Hyman Avenue and 304-308 S. Galena Street, Lots A, B, C, and D, Block 95, City and Townsite of Aspen. 501 E. Hyman Avenue was formerly designated through Ordinance #57, Series of 1981. The intent of this action is to clarify the inclusion of the Cowenhoven Addition (304-308 S. Galena Street) in the designation; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26.420.020, requests for landmark designation shall be reviewed and recommended for approval, approval with conditions, or disapproval by the Community Development Director, by the HPC, and by the Planning and Zoning Commission at a public hearing, and then approved, approved with conditions, or disapproved at a public hearing by the City Council; and WHEREAS, the Community Development Director performed an analysis of the application based on the standards, found favorably for the application, and recommended approval of landmark designation; and WHEREAS, the Aspen Historic Preservation Commission reviewed and recommended approval of landmark designation by a vote of 7 to 0 on June 13, 2001 ; and WHEREAS, the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed and recommended approval of landmark designation by a vote of 5 to 0 on June 26, 2001; and WHEREAS, all applications for Historic Landmark Designation shall meet two or more of the following Standards for Designation of Section 26.420.010 in order for Council to grant approval, namely: A. Historical Importance: The structure or site is a principal or secondary structure or site commonly identified or associated with a person or event of historical significance to the cultural, social, or political history of Aspen, the State of Colorado, or the United States. B. Architectural Importance. The structure or site reflects an architectural style that is unique, distinct or of traditional Aspen character, or the structure or site embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a significant or unique architectural type (based on building form or use), or specimen. lilli 11 lili 1111 11111111111111 ~ -~ 457999 Page: 1 of 3 08/27/2001 08:51A SILXIA [AVIS ,ITKIr COL.Â·TY Z 3 R 15.00 D 0.00 C. Designer. The structure is a significant work of an architect or designer whose individual work has influenced the character of Aspen. D. Neighborhood Character. The structure or site is a significant component of an historically significant neighborhood and the preservation of the structure or site is important for the maintenance of that neighborhood character. E. Community Character. The structure or site is critical to the preservation of the character of the Aspen community because of its relationship in terms of size, location and architectural similarity to other structures or sites of historical or architectural importance; and WHEREAS, the Aspen City Council has reviewed and considered the Landmark Designation, has reviewed and considered those recommendations made by the Community Development Department, the Historic Preservation Commission, and the Planning and Zoning Commission, and has taken and considered public comment at a public hearing; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Landmark Designation meets standards A, B, D, and E, above; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this Ordinance furthers and is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1: Pursuant to Section 26.420.020 of the Municipal Code, the City Council finds as follows in regard to the Historic Landmark Designation: 1. The applicant's submission is complete and sufficient to afford review and evaluation for approval; and, 2. The landmark designation is appropriate, finding that standards A (historical importance), B (architectural importance), D (neighborhood character) and E (community character) of Section 26.420.010 are met. Section 2: Pursuant to the findings set forth in Section 1, above, the City Council does hereby designate as an Historic Landmark 501 E. Hyman Avenue and 304-308 S. Galena Street, Lots A,B,C, and D, Block 95, City and Townsite ofAspen, without conditions. Section 3: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent 457999 111111111111111111111111111111111 lilli 111 lilli ll lili 08/27/2001 08:51A Page: 2 of 3 SILVIA DAVIS PITKIN COUNTY CO R 15.00 0 0.00 jurisdiction, such provision and such holding shall not affect the validity ofthe remaining portions thereof. Section 4: This Ordinance shall not affect any existing litigation and shall not operate as an abatement of any action or proceeding now pending under or by virtue of the ordinances repealed or amended as herein provided, and the same shall be conducted and concluded under such prior ordinances. Section 5: A public hearing on the Ordinance was held on the 13th day of August, 2001 at 5:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, Aspen City Hall, Aspen Colorado, fifteen (15) days prior to which hearing a public notice of the same was published once in a newspaper of general circulation within the City of Aspen. INTRODUCED, READ AND ORDERED PUBLISHED as provided by law, by the City Council of the City of Aspen on the 9th day of July, 2001. IVE.Yl A f Helen Kalin N,Wimerud, Mayor ATTEST: danurÂ© >ift@t_ Kathryn Slboch, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: / 1.I / l44 1 8 w**=c Â«lohn Worcester, City Attorney FINALLY, adopted, passed and approved this 13th day of August, 20>1 . 1 . r ~le0*alin K rud, Mayor ATTEST: V 01*_14 14*Â· 4~ ~191__ kithryn S. ]~ch, City Clerk 1111111 lilli lilli 111 lilli 111111111111 Ill lilli lili lili 08/27/2001 08Â·51A 457999 Page 3 of 3 SILVIA DAVIS PITKIN COUNTY CO R 15.00 D 0.00 RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 501 E. HYMAN AVENUE AND 304-308 S. GALENA STREET, LOTS A,B,C, AND D, BLOCK 95, CITY AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN, COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. , SERIES OF 2001 WHEREAS, the applicants, Arcades Associates LLLP, have requested Historic Landmark Designation for the property located at 501 E. Hyman Avenue and 304-308 S. Galena Street, Lots A,B,C, and D, Block 95, City and Townsite of Aspen. 501 E. Hyman Avenue was formerly designated through Ordinance #57, Series of 1981. The intent of this action is to clarify the inclusion of the Cowenhoven Addition (304-308 S. Galena Street) in the designation; and WHEREAS, Any structure or site that meets two (2) or more of the following standards may be designated as "H," Historic Overlay District, and/or historic landmark. A. Historical importance. The structure or site is a principal or secondary structure or site commonly identified or associated with a person or an event of historical significance to the cultural, social, or political history of Aspen, the State of Colorado, or the United States. B. Architectural importance. Based on the building form, use, or specimen, the structure or site reflects an architectural style that is unique, distinct, or o f traditional Aspen character, or the structure or site embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a significant or unique architectural type. C. Designer. The structure is a significant work of an architect or designer whose individual work has influenced the character of Aspen. D. Neighborhood character. The structure or site is a significant component of an historically significant neighborhood and the preservation of the structure or site is important for the maintenance of that neighborhood character. E. Community character. The structure or site is critical to the preservation of the character of the Aspen community because of its relationship in terms of size, location, and architectural similarity to other structures or sites of historical or architectural importance; and WHEREAS, Amy Guthrie, in her staff report dated June 13, 2001, performed an analysi s of the application based on the standards, and recommended approval of the project; and WHEREAS, at their regular meeting on June 13, 2001, the Historic Preservation Commission considered the application, found the application to meet the standards, and approved the application by a vote of 7 to 0. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That Historic Landmark Designation for the property located at 501 E. Hyman Avenue and 304-308 S. Galena Street, Lots A,B,C, and D, Block 95, City and Townsite ofAspen be approved without conditions. APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION at its regular meeting on the 13th day of June, 2001. Approved as to Form: David Hoefer, Assistant City Attorney Approved as to content: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Suzannah Reid, Chair ATTEST: Kathy Strickland, Chief Deputy Clerk ORDINANCE NO. ~2< SERIES OF 2001 AN ORDINANCE OF THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL GRANTING APPROVAL FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 501 E. HYMAN AVENUE AND 304-308 S. GALENA STREET, LOTS A, B, C, AND D, BLOCK 95, CITY AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN, COLORADO Parcel ID #2737-182-24-001 WHEREAS, the applicant, Aspen Arcades LLLC, has requested Historic Landmark Designation for the property located at 501 E. Hyman Avenue and 304-308 S. Galena Street, Lots A, B, C, and D, Block 95, City and Townsite of Aspen. 501 E. Hyman- Avenue was formerly designated through Ordinance #57, Series of 1981. The intent of this action is to clarify the inclusion of the Cowenhoven Addition (304-308 S. Galena Street) in the designation; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26.420.020, requests for landmark designation shall be reviewed and recommended for approval, approval with conditions, or disapproval by the Community Development Director, by the HPC, and by the Planning and Zoning Commission at a public hearing, and then approved, approved with conditions, or disapproved at a public hearing by the City Council; and WHEREAS, the Community Development Director performed an analysis of the application based on the standards, found favorably for the application, and recommended approval of landmark designation; and WHEREAS, the Aspen Historic Preservation Commission reviewed and recommended approval of landmark designation by a vote of 7 to 0 on June 13, 2001 ; and WHEREAS, the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed and recommended approval of landmark designation by a vote of 5 to 0 on June 26, 2001; and WHEREAS, all applications for Historic Landmark Designation shall meet two or more of the following Standards for Designation of Section 26.420.010 in order for Council to grant approval, namely: A. Historical Importance: The structure or site is a principal or secondary structure or site commonly identified or associated with a person or event of historical significance to the cultural, social, or political history of Aspen, the State of Colorado, or the United States. B. Architectural Importance. The structure or site reflects an architectural style that is unique, distinct or of traditional Aspen character, or the structure or site embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a significant or unique architectural type (based on building form or use), or specimen. C. Designer. The structure is a significant work of an architect or designer whose individual work has influenced the character of Aspen. D. Neighborhood Character. The structure or site is a significant component of an historically significant neighborhood and the preservation of the structure or site is important for the maintenance of that neighborhood character. E. Community Character. The structure or site is critical to the preservation of the character of the Aspen community because of its relationship in terms of size, location and architectural similarity to other structures or sites of historical or architectural importance; and WHEREAS, the Aspen City Council has reviewed and considered the Landmark Designation, has reviewed and considered those recommendations made by the Community Development Department, the Historic Preservation Commission, and the Planning and Zoning Commission, and has taken and considered public comment at a public hearing; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Landmark Designation meets or exceeds all applicable development standards of the above referenced Municipal Code sections; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this Ordinance furthers and is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1: Pursuant to Section 26.420.020 of the Municipal Code, the City Council finds as follows in regard to the Historic Landmark Designation: 1. The applicant's submission is complete and sufficient to afford review and evaluation for approval; and, 2. The landmark designation is appropriate, finding that standards A (historical importance), B (architectural importance), D (neighborhood character) and E (community character) of Section 26.420.010 are met. Section 2: Pursuant to the findings set forth in Section 1, above, the City Council does hereby designate as an Historic Landmark 501 E. Hyman Avenue and 304-308 S. Galena Street, Lots A,B,C, and D, Block 95, City and Townsite of Aspen, without conditions. Section 3: I f any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion o f this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereoÂ£ Section 4: This Ordinance shall not affect any existing litigation and shall not operate as an abatement of any action or proceeding now pending under or by virtue of the ordinances repealed or amended as herein provided, and the same shall be conducted and concluded under such prior ordinances. Section 5: A public hearing on the Ordinance was held on the 13th day of August, 2001 at 5:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, Aspen City Hall, Aspen Colorado, fifteen (15) days prior to which hearing a public notice of the same was published once in a newspaper of general circulation within the City of Aspen. INTRODUCED, READ AND ORDERED PUBLISHED as provided by law, by the City Council of the City of Aspen on the 9th day of July, 2001. Helen Klanderud, Mayor ATTEST: Kathryn S. Koch, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: John Worcester, City Attorney FINALLY, adopted, passed and approved this 13th day of August, 2001. Helen Klanderud, Mayor ATTEST: Kathryn S. Koch, City Clerk APPLICATION Cowenhoven Block and Cowenhoven Addition Historic Landmark Designation 11 April 2001 Applicant: Arcades Associates, LLLC V) Location: 501 East Hymen Avenue and 304-308 South Galena Street (Lots A, B, C, and D of Block# 95) Zone District: CC An application for Historic Landmark Designation for The Co-wenhoven Block and The Cowenhoven Block Addition Represented by: Stan Clauson Associates, LLC 200 E. Main Street Aspen, CO 81611 970-925-2323 STAN CLAUSON ASSOCIATES, LLC Planning â€¢ Urban Design Transportation Studies ' Project Management 200 EAsT MAIN STREET ASPEN, COLORADO 81611 TELEPHONE: 970.925.2323 9 FAX: 970.920,1628 11 April 2001 E-MAIL: clauson@scaplanning.com WEB: www.scaplanning.com Ms. Amy Guthrie, Historic Preservation Officer City of Aspen Community Development Department 6% 130 S. Galena Street Aspen, Colorado 81611 Re: Request for Historic Landmark Designation- Cowenhoven Block & Cowenhoven Addition Dear Amy: On behalf of Arcades Associates, LLLC, I am writing to request that the City of Aspen conduct the necessary reviews to provide Historic Landmark Designation for the Cowenhoven Block, located at 501 East Hymen Avenue, and the Cowenhoven Addition, located at 304-308 South Galena Street, Aspen Colorado. This property is also sometimes -7 referred to as the Ute City Bank and Arcades Building. The property is currently listed in the Aspen Inventory ofHistoric Sites and Structures and with the Colorado Cultural Resource Survey. Ordinance 57, Series of 1981, included the - property at 501 E. Hyman Street for designation as an Historic Landmark. However, since 501 E. Hyman is technically the address for the Cowenhoven Block, it remains somewhat ambiguous as to whether that ordinance actually intended to confer landmark status on the arcades portion as well. This application is intended to clear up any remaining ambiguities with respect to the status of the Cowenhoven Addition or Arcades portion of the structure by requesting that the City ofAspen reconfirm by ordinance the historic landmark status ofboth buildings, which are unquestionably of similar historic value. On 22 March 2001, we met with you to review the requirements for an application for Historic Landmark Designation. This application is in response to that meeting and to the application requirements, which you provided at that time. Attached to this letter is a response to the landmark designation criteria and the historical background information on the structures that comprise the site. Since these are commercial structures, it is our understanding that they do not qualify for a grant at the time of designation. ~ : -91*4 2@/*WCA PLANNING AND DESIGN SOLUTIONS FOR COMMUNITIES AND PRIVATE SECTOR CLIENTS Ms. Amy Guthrie, Historic Preservation Officer City of Aspen Community Development Department 29 March 2001 Page Two We look forward to an opportunity to present this application for landmark designation in the hearing process and remain ready to answer any questions that you or the review boards may have regarding the application. Very truly yours, -- \Lj / \ .LILL-1 \ 64 4.-J~ Stan Clauson, AICP, ASLA STAN CLAUSON ASSOCIATES, LLC Attachments 1-9: 1. Land Use Application Form 2. Landmark Designation Criteria and Historical Background 3. Boundary Description Legal Description and Vicinity Map ' 4. Record ofProceedings, Ordinance 57, Series of 1981 5. Architectural Inventory Form (Cowenhoven Block) 6. Architectural Inventory Form (Aspen Arcades) 7. Disclosure of Ownership 8. Letter of Consent 9. Improvement Survey CC: Applicant ATTACHMENT 1 LAND USE APPLICATION FORM 1. Project name Ute City Bank & Arcades Building 2. Project location 501 East Hyman: 304-308 S. Galena, Aspen, Co 81611 (indicate street address, lot and block number or metes and bounds description) 3. Present zoning CC 4. Lot size 5. Applicant's name, address and phone number Arcades Associates, LLLP f do Robert J. Snyder, Managing Agent; Tel: 970 925-2450 Robert J. Snyder Realty Service, Inc., 304 S. Galena Street, Suite A, Aspen CO, 81611 6. Representative's name, address, and phone number Stan Clauson, AICP, ASIA Stan Clauson Associates, LLC 200 E. Main Street, Aspen, CO 81611 Tel: 970 925-2323 7. Type of application (check all that apply): Conditional Use Conceptual SPA Conceptual HPC Special Review Final SPA Final HPC 8040 Greenline Conceptual PUD Minor HPC ,; Stream Margin Final PUD Relocation HPC Subdivision Text/Map Amend. X Historic Landmark GMQS allotment GMQS exemption Demo/Partial Demo View Plane Condominiumization Design Review - I- Lot SpliULot Line Appeal Committee Adjustment 8. Description of existing uses (number and type of existing structures, approximate sq. ft., number of bedrooms, any previous approvals granted to the property) The Ute City Bank & Arcades Building consists of two existing buildings with an L-shaped connecting structure, under private ownership, with commercial uses currently occupving the interior. 9. Description of development application Historic Landmark Designation 10. Have you completed and attached the following? X Attachment 1 - Land use application form X Attachment 2-General submission requirements X Attachment 3-Specific submission requirements Proof of public notice (must be provided at public hearing) Attachment 2 Cowenhoven Block and Cowenhoven Block Addition Landmark Designation Criteria and Historical Background 1. Responses to Section 26.420 Historic Overlay District and Historic Landmarks Note: Since both buildings in this application are currently on the Historic Inventory, and have been found to be contributing to the historic district, the following responses are given for both buildings with the intention that the entire site be addressed by Historic Landmark Designation. 26.420.010 Standards for Designation Any structure or site that meets two (2) or more of the following standards may be designated as "H," Historic Overlay District, and/or historic landmark. It is not the intention ofthe Historic Preservation Commission to landmark insignificant structures or sites. HPC will focus on those which are unique or have some special value to the community. Response: Both the Cowenhoven Block, and the Cowenhoven Block Additionfulfill aminimum oftwo (2) ofthefollowing requirements. Infact, theymeetfourof the five criteria-Historical importance, Architectural Importance, Neighborhood Character, and Community Character-as will be discussed below. Attached is Ordinance 57, Series of 1981 which designates certain buildings within the City of "H,"which we understand to be the equivalent of Landmark Aspen with a sufix of Designation at that time. In this Ordinance, 501 E. Hymen is listed. This is the address given to the Cowenhoven Building and it remains somewhat ambiguous as to whether the Cowenhoven Addition was intended to be included in that designation. Both are clearly very contributing structures to the Commercial Core Historic District. A. Historical Importance 1 Response: Both structures are closely related to H.P. Cowenhoven and D.R.C. Brown, and reflect the cultural and commercial development of the City of Aspen during the Silver mining era of the late 1800's (see Historical Background) B. Architectural Importance Response: The Cowenhoven Block is based on a Romanesque Revival Style and is possibly the only building in Aspen that so strongly embodies this style. The Addition is an example of a more typical commercial structure built in Aspen during the late 1800's at a time of significant transition in the town. (See Historical Background) Cowenhoven Block and Cowenhoven Block Addition Landmark Designation Criteria and Historical Background 29 March 2001 Page 2 1 C. Designer Response: Though the actual designer is unknown, the design and craftsmanship of the Cowenhoven block is deserving of notice and recognition. D. Neighborhood Character Response: Both buildings are located in the Commercial Core Historic District and have beenfound to be "contributing" to that historic district. (See ATTACHMENTS 5 and 6) E. Community Character Response: The materials and detailing used in the Cowenhoven Block correspond to that found in other significant buildings in Aspen such as the Wheeler Opera - j House. The more Spartan architectural style and brick detailing of the Addition directly relate to numerous other commercial buildings in Aspen that were built during that period. ir' Cowenhoven Block and Cowenhoven Block Addition Landmark Designation Criteria and Historical Background 29 March 2001 Page 3 f j HISTORICAL BACKGROUND (Compiled from Colorado Cultural Resource Survey Architectural Inventory Forms and a NPS National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form) 1 1 General Context 3 The 1890 Cowenhoven Block is significant as a unique small building designed in the Romanesque Revival Style not common in Aspen. The Building is important for its construction of local sandstone, and for the excellent craftsmanship of the stonework. As p the imposing building entry indicates, this building was associated with one of Aspen's important pioneer businessmen during the 19~h Century Silver Mining boom: Henry Peter Cowenhoven. Cowenhoven came to Aspen in 1880 and opened his mercantile business in a log cabin. He later became involved with the development of mining, real estate, and industry in Aspen and contributed greatly to its growth during the 1880-1893 mining period. The Cowenhoven Block Addition was built as an addition to the Cowenhoven Block, though it was not intended to follow the same style or materials as this building. The 1891 Addition is significant as a representation of the typical commercial structure built in Aspen as the town transitioned from a mining camp into a prosperous community. The alterations to the storefront and entry to the Arcades has resulted in the loss of some of the original materials, but the basic character and features ofthe building are intact. The Cowenhoven Block, 1890 The Cowenhoven Block is a one story, flat roof building with a low rectangular profile. The building, designed in the Romanesque Revival Style, is constructed of local, rusticated 1 Peachblow sandstone, which gives it a solid appearance. The flat roof building, five bays 1 1 long on the Hyman Avenue elevation, and one bay wide on Galena Street, has a large imposing corner entrance. The name ofthe building's owner "H.P. Cowenhoven and Co." is carved on the large dressed sandstone plague above the entrance. The stone carving on the building was said to be equaled only by the Wheeler Opera House. The craftsmanship ofthe stone work and carved details are notable. The foundation is laid in coarse ashlar with alternating wide and narrow courses of stone above. The Pilasters, which divide the bays, end slightly above the stone capped parapet. The bays nearest the front entrance have paired, round arched windows with radiating stone voussoirs and one- over-one wood sash. The corner entrance, the most important element in the design, has a wide entry with a round arch surrounded by stone voussoirs. There is a narrow stone lintel Cowenhoven Block and Cowenhoven Block Addition Landmark Designation Criteria and Historical Background 29 March 2001 Page 4 at the top of the doorway. The arch springs from groups of short stone columns with carved stone capitols. The columns stand on stone piers at either side of the stone entry steps. The interior, which was renovated for restaurant use, has been expanded into part of the adjacent Arcade Building, also built by Cowenhoven ca. 1891. The group of shops, known as the Aspen Arcades, incorporates the interior rear part ofthe Cowenhoven building. While little remains of the original interior, the exterior retains its original integrety. There have been awnings added to the two Galena Street windows and an awning extends over the sidewalk in the second bay from the rear at the entrance to the Aspen Arcades through the Cowenhoven Building. The Cowenhoven Addition, 1891 The Addition to the Cowenhoven Block, The Arcades, has one entry section which has a recessed entry including a pair of doors flanked by storefront windows with kick plates and stained glass transoms. The Columns are wood and the exterior wall material is brick. There is a decorative brick cornice along the top of the wall. The two story piece has an asymmetrical storefront with a door that accesses the second floor and a door and a storefront window that serve the ground floor space. Wood columns divide the bays and the same kickplates and transom windows are present. The upper floor windows have segmental arches over them and stone sills. There is a decorative brick cornice along the top of the wall. Henry P. Cowenhoven and D.R.C. Brown Henry P. Cowenhoven was already a member of the 1849 California Gold Rush when he came to Blackhawk Colorado in 1859. In 1877, his future son-in-law and partner, David R.C. Brown arrived in Blackhawk and went to work as a clerk in Cowenhoven's grocery store. In 1880 Cowenhoven packed up his grocery store and headed for Arizona with his wife, his daughter Kate, and D.R.C. Brown. It was only by chance, while stoping at Twin Lakes near Leadville, that Cowenhoven heard about the mining opportunities in the Roaring Fork Valley. Because the trail over Independence Pass would not accomodate Cowenhoven's wagon, they traveled for two weeks over the new Taylor Park Toll Road and reached Aspen in July, 1880. Cowenhoven bought corner lots at Galena and Cooper, and built a log store building and a house for his family. Cowenhoven went from the mercantile business and grub-staking miners to mining and real estate investments. In 1886, he built the brick Aspen Block, across the street from where he would construct the Cowenhoven Block, as offices for his many business enterprises, including the Cowenhoven Block and Cowenhoven Block Addition Landmark Designation Criteria and Historical Background 29 March 2001 Page 5 Cowenhoven Mining, Drainage and Tunnel Company. Cowenhoven and Brown also built the 1889 Cowenhoven and Brown Block adjoining the Aspen Block.1 The Cowenhoven Block and the Aspen Block are equally significant for their association with Cowenhoven. When Brown married Cowenhoven's daughter in 1881, Cowenhoven made him a partner. Cowenhoven and Brown were the organizers and principal stockholders in the 1886 Castle Creek Water Company and the 1887 Roaring Fork Electric Light and Power Company, the first to bring water and electricity to Aspen. The Light and Power Company was Â£ headquartered in the Cowenhoven Block.2 In the early 1900's, the offices of the Midnight Mining Company were in the Cowenhoven Block. The corner space has been occupied by several banks: Bert Brown's Aspen State Bank, the 1941 Pitkin County Bank and the 1961 Bank of Aspen.3 Presently, it houses a restaurant named after a fictitious but plausibly Aspen institution: the Ute City Banque Bar & Grill. 2 The Cowenhoven Block and Arcades are locally designated historic buildings, are located in the local Commercial Core Historic Overlay District, and are local landmarks deserving ofthe Historic Landmark Designation. 1 Colorado Prospector, January 1986, p. 1. Aspen Dailv Times. January 1, 1891, p. 5. March 17, 1891, p. 4. Len Shoemaker, Pioneers of the Roaring Fork (Denver: Sage Books, 1975) pp. 44-49. 2 Mines and Mining Men of Colorado: Historical Descriptives and Pictoral (Denver: John G. Canfeld, 1893),pp. 38-39. Aspen Dailv Times. March 28, 1888, p. 7. Shoemaker, pp. 44-49. 1 3 Historic Buildings of Aspen, Survey Inventory, Aspen Historical Society, 1974. r K. ' - - T COVVENHOVEN BLOCK AND COVVENHOVEN BLOCK ADDITION BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION/LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND VICINITY MAP (N.T.S.) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 10 SOUTH, RANGE 84 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (OTHERWISE KNOWN AS LOTS A-D, BLOCK 95 OF THE CITY AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN)- PARCEL ID # 273718224001 - 501 E. Hymen Ave, and 304-308 S. Galena Street 1 Hopkins. Ave -J 2,1 F. Hymen Ave 1,31) P ./Im m.all 4/1/ - fâ€¢â€¢ r:â€¢â€¢â€¢ 1/.â€¢ C '1 9 4'.- Â£11. 4-. iii, ' 7.6 E:,_Co.oper Ave 4-- . 9.1 ,â€¢ r I .r./.il ./. . DE. E, Dura.nt -gve ---1 - -- --- .--4.- 1 I ..... -4.1 .... Il liw ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT 4 Recorded at 3:00 P.M., Nov. 12, 1981 Loretta Banner, Recorder Reception # 237(180 eo>,417 ~295 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves FOR. I C. F. HOECKE' 8. 1. I L C O ORDINANCE NO. 57 (Series of 1981) AN ORDINANCE ACCORDING TO SECTION 24-9.7 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF ASPEN FOR DESIGNATION OF HISTORIC STRUCTURES WHICI1 ARE IN TnE TOP TWO CATEGORIES OF THE INVENTORY OF HISTORIC SITES AND STRUCTURES FOR THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO WHEREAS, by Resolutions No. 81-2, 81-3, 81-4, 81-5 and 81-6, the Historic Preservation Commission has recommended to the City Council that certain structures be designated historic and a sut- fix of "H" be attached to the zoning of these properties and the real estate records, and WHEREAS, these structures are in the two highest categories of the 1980 inventory, these being "Exceptional" and Excellent", and WHEREAS, the owners of these properties have requested desig- nation through written replies to the Planning Office, and WHEREAS, the 11istoric Preservation Com.mittee has reviewed , these sites and/or structures based on the guidelines and stan- dards in Section 24-9.3 ot the Aspen Municipal code and found them to be worthy of historic designation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO: Section 1 That the following list of sites and/or structures at these addresses be granted historic designation and the suffix of "H" be attached to t.neir zoning and real estate records: 500 W. Main Â·501 E. Hyman 303-309 S. Galena 312 S. Galena 206 Lake Avenue Gazebo in Paepcke Park 130 S. Galena 590 N. Mill Ute Cemetery 328 E. Hyman Lift #1 Park Area (Boat Tow, Bullwheel, Tower, Skier's Chalet) 2064 417 296 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves '0.... C. F. Hoâ‚¬C.[L .+ ., I l. co 620 W. Bleeker 212 N. Monarch 414 N. First Street 208 S. Mill 300 E. Hyman Owl Ciyar Sign at 300 E. Hyman 328 W. Main 200 E. Bleeker 201-207 S. Galena 500 E. Main Section 2 If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or por- tion of this ordinance is tor any reason held invalid or unconsti- tutional by any court oL competent Jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not attect the validity of the remaining por- tions thereof. Section 3 A public hearing on the ordinance shall be held on the.---f~3 day of a d-2-19.i. J , 1981, at 5:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, Aspen City Hall, Aspen, Colorado, 15 days prior to which hearing notice of the same shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation within the City of As pe n. INTRODUCED, READ AND ORDERED published as provided by law uy the City Council of the City of Aspen on the Â·-O day of 1 ' W~'*2,6, / ~c- A/ti, c'. ,/ , 1981. /1 0 7 4140 h )1Â£4' i /) b Nd; (, c i,Â· - Susan Michael Mayor Pro Tem 1 -A,&&4 L). 1 -. 72- ..Â«10 1 1:le-*-9 Kathrynd/ Koch, City Clerk FINALLY adopted, passed and approved on the c:>g#~~~Sy of 44Â¥,tuo , 1981. 4 1 0. 1 ~ 0 #,b{, bil d 3 49 , y . 1 Susan E. Michael ..3 h a L, 3 Mayor Pro Tem ATTEST: Kathryn S. loch, City Clerk L.' '>r- ~. 1 ATTACHMENT 5 OAHP1403 Official eligibility determination Rev. 9/98 (OAHP use only) Dam Initials COLORADO CULTURAL RESOURCE SURVEY Determined Eligible- NR Determined Not Eligible- NR Determined Eigible- SR Architectural Inventory Form Determined Not Eligible- SR (Page 1 of 4) Need Data Contributes to eligible NR District Noncontnbuting to eigible NR District |. |DEN-rIFICA-nON 1. Resource number: 5PT. 113.32 2. Temporary resource number: 501.EHY 3. County: Pitkin 4. City: Aspen 5. Historic building name: Cowenhoven Block 6. Current building name: 7. Building address: 501 E Hyman Street Aspen Colorado 81611 8. Owner name and address: Arcades Associates Ltd. do RJS-RS Inc 304 S Galena Street Suite A Aspen CO 81611 11. Geographic Information 9. P.M. 6 Township 10 South Range 84 West NE M of NE M of NW W of NW 1/4 of Section 18 10. UTM reference Zone 13;343000mE433908 0 mN 11. USGS quad name: Asoen Quadrande Year: 1960, Photo Rev. 1987 Map scale: 7.5 X 15' Attach photocopy ofappmpriate map sedon. 12. Lot(s): A.B,C, and D Block: 95 Addition: Year of Addition: 13. Boundary Description and Justification: Site is comorised of Lots A-C). Block 95 of the C.ik_ and Â»h Townsite of Asoen. Assessors office Record Number 273718224001. 7 This description was chosen as the most soecific and customary description of the site. 111. Architectural Description 14. Building plan (footprint, shape): Rectancular 15. Dimensions in feet Length x Width 16. Number of stories: 1 17. Primary external wall material(s) (enter no more than two): Sandstone 18. Roof configuration: (enter no more than one): Flat Roof 19. Primary external roof material (enter no more than one): Svnthetic Roof 20. Special features (enter all that apply): None 11 ~e Number: 501.EHY Architectural Inventory Form (Page 2 of 4) General architectural description: One story. flat roofed building designed in the Romanesque Revival style Constructed of local Deachblow sandstone, it is five bays lono along_ the Hxman Avenue elevation and one bay alona Galena Street. Three trioartite bays on the norih side have rectangular transoms over stone lintels, over fixed alass windows. All other bavs _have_.Aaired Romanescue arched windows with round transoms over stone lintels, over fixed class. Entry is oriented to the corner, with a carved sandstorte Diaque which reads "H.P. Cowenhoven & Co." 22. Architectural style/building type: Late Victorian. Romanescue Revival 23. Landscaping or special setting features: None 24. Associated buildings, features, or objects: None .-I N. Architectural History 25. Date of Construction: Estimate Actual 1890 Source of information: Assessor - 26. Architect: Unknown Source of information: 27. Builder/Contractor: Unknown Source of information: 28. Original owner: H.P Cowenhoven & D.R.C. Brown Source of information: Assessor .- 29. Construction history (include description and dates of major additions, alterations, or demolitions): NO alterations other than awnincs. - 30. Original location X Moved Date of move(s): -. V. Historical Associations 31. Original use(s): Commerce and Trade 32. Intermediate use(s): Financial Institution 33. Current use(s): Commerce and Trade. Restaurant .-' 34. Site type(s): Commercial District .-I 35. Historical background: HenrY P. Cownhoven. one of Asoen's early Dioneers and Dromoters. hailtim buildina built in 1890 to accommodate his various activities. as one sees on the entre- -H.P. Cowenhoven & Co.= Eventuallv. it housed several banks. In the earlv 1900's. the Midnicht -_Mi rting offices were located here. and before them. the offices for the Power and Licht Co. Severe-L banks have occupied the comer soace. First. Burt Brown's Aspen State Bank was there. In 194 hen Ascen acain needed a bank, Mr. Willouchbv coened the Pitkin Countv Bank. In 1961, the ~mank of Asoen was located in this comer, The stone carvinq on the buildinc was said to be equaled-an!_teÂ£ the Wheeler Ooera House, .-' 5PT. 113.32 ~e Number: 501.EHY Architectural Inventory Form - (Page 3 of 4) v//////// t Sources of information: Pitkin County Courthouse records: Sanborn and Sons Insurance Maos: 1990 ~ and 1980 City of Aspen Survey of Historic Sites and Structures VI. Significance 37. Local landmark designation: Yes _X_ No __ Date of designation: Ord. 57. 1981 Designating authority: Asoen Citv Council 38. Applicable National Register Criteria: A. Associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad pattern of our history; B. Associated with the lives of persons significant in our past; X C. Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or represents the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may !ack individual distinction: or D. Has yielded, or may be likely to yield. information important in history or prehistory. Qualifies under Criteria Considerations A through G (see Manual) Does not meet any of the above National Register criteria 39. Area(s) of significance: Architecture 40. Period of significance: Late 1800's Silver Mining Era 41. Level of significance: National X State X Local X 42. Statement of significance: This buildina is sianificant as a representation of the success of minina in Aspen and the aspirations for its future. 43. Assessment of historic physical integrity related to significance: Building is in excellent condition and has no alterations other than the addition of awninas. Vll. National Register Eligibility Assessment 44. National Register eligibility field assessment Eligible X (Listed) Not Eligible Need Data 45. Is there National Register district potential? Yes X No Discuss: Lies within a locally desicnated historic district. If there is National Register district potential, is this building: Contnbuting X Noncontributing 46. If the building is in existing National Register distMct, is it: Contributing - Noncontributing VII!. Recording Information 47. Photograph numbers: R7, Fl 5 Negatives filed at: Asoen/Pitkin Community Develooment Deot. 48. Report title: Citv of AsDen 2000 Uodate of Survey of Historic Sites and Structures 49. Date(s): 8/2000 50. Recorder(s): Suzannah Reid and Patrick Duffield 51. Organization: Reid Architects 5PT. 113.32 Ufce Number: 501.EHY ../ 70.....1/ Architectural Inventory Form (Page 4 of 4) /Address: 412 North Mill Street. PO Box 1303. Aspen CO 81612 .......1 3. Phone number(s): 970 920 9225 rNOTE: Please attach a sketch map, a photocopy of the USGS quad. map indicating resource location, and photographs. Colorado Historical Society - Office of Archaeology & Historic Preservation 1300 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203 (303) 866-3395 ATTACHMENT 6 OAHP1403 Official eligibility determination .~ Rev. 9/98 (OAHP use only) Date Initials COLORADO CULTURAL RESOURCE SURVEY Determined Eligible- NR Determined Not Eligible- NR Determined Eigible- SR Architectural Inventory Form Determined Not Eligible- SR (Page 1 of 4) Need Data Contributes to eligible NR District Noncontribuang to eligible NR Disvict L ,' 1. IDENTIFICATION 1. Resource number: 5PT. 113.34 2. Temporary resource number: 304-308.SGA 3. County: - Pitkin 4. City: Aspen - 5. Historic building name: Cowenhoven Addition / Asoen Arcades 6. Current building name: 7. Building address: 304-308 S Galena Street Asoen Colorado 81611 8. Owner name and address: Arcades Associates Ltd. do RJS-RS Inc 304 S Galena Street Suite 8 Aspen CO 81611 11. Geographic Information 9. P.M. 6 Township 10 South Range 84 West NE 44 of NE 4 of NW W of NW M of Section 18 10. UTM reference Zone 1 3;3 4 3 0 0 0mE 4 3 3 9 0 7 5 mN 11. USGS quad name: Aspen Quadrancle Year: 1960, Photo Rev. 1987 Map scale: 7.5' X 15' Attach photo copy ofappropriaternap sedort. 12. Lot(s): A,B,C, and D Block: 95 Addition: Year of Addition: 13. Boundary Description and Justification: Site is comorised of Lots A-D, Block 95 of the Citv and Townsite of Asoen. Assessors office Record Number 273718224001. This description was chosen as the most specific and customary descriation of the site. 7 Ill. Architectural Description 14. Building plan (footprint, shape): Irrecular Rectancular 15. Dimensions in feet Length x Width 16. Number of stories: 2 -- 17. Primary external wall material(s) (enter no more than two): Sandstone, Brick 18. Roof configuration: Center no more than one): Flat Roof 19. Primary external roof material Center no more than one): Synthetic Roof 20. Special features (enter all that apply): Secmental arch windows, Decorative comice, Stained alass 5 PT. 113.34 ~rce Number: 304-308.SGA Architectural Inventory Form (Page 2 of 4) I architectural description: The str'ucture is an addition to the Cowenhoven Block. The one section has a recessed entry which includes a oair of doors flanked bv storefront windows with ckplates and stained glass transoms. The columns are wood, the exterior wall material is bnck. yhere is a decorative brick comice alonq the too of the wall. The two story piece has an asvmmetrical storefront with a door that accesses the second floor and a door and storefront window that serve the ground floor space. Wood columns divide the bays, and the same kickplates and transom windows are Dresent. The uooer floor windows have secmental arches over them and stone sills. There is a decorative bAck comice alona the top of the wall. 22. Architectural style/building type: Late Victorian 23. Landscaping or special setting features: None 24. Associated buildings, features, or objects: None IV. Architectural History 25. Date of Construction: Estimate Actual 1891 Source of information: Assesser , 26. Architect: Unknown Source of information: 27. Builder/Contractor: Unknown Source of information: 28. Original owner: Messrs. Cowenhoven & Brown Source of informatjon: Assesser 29. Construction history (include description and dates of major additions, alterations, or demolitions): Store front and entry remodeled, date unknown 30. Original location X Moved Date of move(s): V. Historical Associations 31. Original use(s): Commerce and Trade 32. Intermediate use(s): 33. Current use(s): Commerce and Trade 34. Site type(s): Commercial District 35. HistoMcal background: The building was planned as an addition to the Cowenhoven Block, although it was not done in the same stvle or materials. 36. Sources of information: Pitkin Countv Courthouse records: Sanborn and Sons Insurance Maps: 1990 and 1980 City of Aspen Survey of Historic Sites and Structures 5PT. 113.34 e Number: 304-308.SGA Architectural Inventory Form (Page 3 of 4) cance Local landmark designation: Yes - No X Conlv Cowenhoven Block aooeirs_!~im-deslanated although the buildings are on the same Darcel.) Date of designation: Designating authority: 38. Applicable National Register Criteria: A. Associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad pattern of our history; B. Associated with the lives of persons significant in our past; x C. Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or represents the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; or D. Has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in history or prehistory. Qualifies under Criteria Considerations A through G (see Manual) Does not meet any of the above National Register criteria 39. Area(s) of significance: Architecture 40. Period of significance: Late 1800's Silver Mining Era 41. Level of significance: National State Local 1. 42. Statement of significance: This building is significant as a representation of the tvoical commercial structure built in Aspen as the town transitioned from a minina camo into a Drosperous community. 43. Assessment of historic physical integrity related to significance: The alterations to the storefront and entry into the Arcades has resulted in the loss of some oricinal materials, but the basic character and features of the buildina are intact. VII. National Register Eligibility Assessment 44. National Register eljgibility field assessment: Eligible X Not Eligible Need Data 45. Is there National Register district potential? Yes X No Discuss: Ues within a locallv designated historic district. If there is Natjonal Register district potential, is this building: Contributing X Noncontributing 46. If the building is in existing National Register district, is it: Contributing __ NoncontMbuting V111. Recording Information 47. Photograph numbers: Rl 1, F 34-35 Negatives filed at Asoen/Pitkin Communitv Develooment Deot. 48. Report title: Citv of Asoen 2000 Uodate of Survey of Historic Sites and Structures 49. Date(s): 8/2000 50. Recorder(s): Suzannah Reid and Patrick Ouffield 51. Organization: Reid Architects 5PT. 113.34 e Number: 304-308.SGA Architectural Inventory Form (Page 4 of 4) : 412 North Mill Street. PO Box 1303, Aspen CO 81612 rte number(s): 970 920 9225 : Please attach a sketch map, a photocopy of the USGS quad. map indicating resource location, and photographs. Colorado Historical Society - Office of Archaeology & Historic Preservation 1300 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203 (303) 866-3395 ATTACHMENT 7 COMMITMENT FOR TITLE INSURANCE SCHEDULE A 1. Effective Date: March 22, 2001 at 8:00 AM Case No. PCT15972L 2. Policy or Policies to be issued: (a) ALTA Owners Policy-Form 1992 Amount$ 0.00 Premium$ 0.00 Proposed Insured: Rate: (b) ALTA Loan Policy-Form 1992 Amount$ 0.00 Premium$ 0.00 Proposed Insured: Rate: Tax Certificate: $10.00 3. Title to the FEE SIMPLE estate or interest in the land described or referred to in this Commitment is at the effective date hereof vested in: ARCADES ASSOCIATES LTD., A COLORADO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 4. The land referred to in this Commitment is situated in the County of PITKIN State of COLORADO and is described as follows: LOTS A, B, C AND D, BLOCK 95, CITY AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN PITKIN COUNTY TnLE, INC. Schedule A-PG. 1 601 E. HOPKINS This Commitment is invalid ASPEN, CO. 81611 unless the Insuring 970-925-1766 Provisions and Schedules 970-925-6527 FAX A and B are attached. AUTHORIZED AGENT SCHEDULE B - SECTION 1 REQUIREMENTS The following are the requirements to be complied with: ITEM (a) Payment to or for the account of the grantors or mortgagors of the full consideration for the estate or interest to be insured. ITEM (b) Proper instrument(s) creating the estate or interest to be insured must be executed and duly filed for record to-wit: THIS COMMITMENT IS FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, IT IS NOT A CONTRACT TO ISSUE TITLE INSURANCE AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS SUCH. IN THE EVENT A PROPOSED INSURED IS NAMED THE COMPANY HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR EXCEPTIONS AS DEEMED NECESSARY. THE RECIPIENT OF THIS INFORMATIONAL REPORT HEREBY AGREES THAT THE COMPANY HAS ISSUED THIS REPORT BY THEIR REQUEST AND ALTHOUGH WE BELIEVE ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS ACCURATE AND CORRECT, THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE CHARGED WITH ANY FINANCIAL LIABILITY SHOULD THAT PROVE TO BE INCORRECT AND THE COMPANY IS NOT OBLIGATED TO ISSUE ANY POLICIES OF TITLE INSURANCE. SCHEDULE B SECTION 2 EXCEMIONS The policy or policies to be issued will contain exceptions to the following unless the same are disposed of to the satisfaction of the Company: 1. Rights or claims of parties in possession not shown by the public records. 2. Easements, or claims of easements, not shown by the public records. 3. Discrepancies, conflicts in boundary lines, shortage in area, encroachments, any facts which a correct survey and inspection of the premises would disclose and which are not shown by the public records. 4. Any lien, or right to a lien, for services, labor, or material heretofore or hereafter furnished, imposed by law and not shown by the public records. 5. Defects, liens, encumbrances, adverse claims or other matters, if any, created, first appearing in the public records or attaching subsequent to the effective date hereof but prior to the date the proposed insured acquires of record for value the estate or interest or mortgage thereon covered by this Commitment. 6. Taxes due and payable; and any tax, special assessment, charge or lien imposed for water or sewer service or for any other special taxing district. 7. Reservations and exceptions as set forth in the Deed from the City of Aspen recorded in Book 59 at Page 519 & 520 providing as follows: "That no title shall be hereby acquired to any mine of gold, silver, cinnabar or copper or to any valid mining claim or possession held under existing laws". 8. Mineral Mghts conveyed to The Aspen Deep Mining Company by Deed recorded October24, 1981 in Book 105 at Page 216. 9. Terms, conditions, provisions and obligations as set forth in Notice of Historic Designation recorded January 13, 1975 in Book 295 at Page 515. 10. Terms, conditions, provisions, obligations and all matters as set forth in Ordinance No. 89, Series of 1975 by Historic Preservation Committee and Planning and Zoning recorded January 20,1976 in Book 307 at Page 909. 11. Terms, conditions, provisions and obligations as set forth in Encroachment Agreement recorded September 3, 1976 in Book 316 at Page 244. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND DISCLOSURES The Owners Policy to be issued, if any shall contain the following items in addition to the ones set forth above: (1) The Deed of Trust, if any, required under Schedule B-Section 1. (2) Water rights, claims or title to water. (NOTE: THIS EXCEPTION WILL APPEAR ON THE OWNER'S AND MORTGAGE POLICY TO BE ISSUED HEREUNDER) Pursuant to Insurance Regulation 89-2; NOTE: Each title entity shall notity in writing every prospective insured in an owner's title insurance policy for a single family residence (including a condominim or townhouse unit) (i) of that title entity's general requirements for the deletion of an exception or exclusion to coverage relating to unfiled mechanics or materialmens liens, except when said coverage or insurance is extended to the insured under the terms of i the policy. A satisfactory amdavit and agreement indemnifying the Company against unfiled mechanics' and/or Materialmen's Liens executed by the persons indicated in the attached copy of said affidavit must be furnished to the Company. Upon receipt of these items and any others requirements to be specified by the Company upon request, Pre-printed Item Number 4 may be deleted from the Owners policy when issued. Please contact the Company for further information. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing contained in this Paragraph shall be deemed to impose any requirement upon any title insurer to provide mechanics or materialmens lien coverage. NOTE: If the Company conducts the owners or loan closing under circumstances where it is responsible for the recording or filing of legal documents from said transaction, the Company will be deemed to have provided "Gap Coverage". - Pursuant to Senate Bill 91-14 (CRS 10-11-122); (a) The Subject Real Property may be located in a Special Taxing District; (b) A Certificate of Taxes Due listing each taxing jurisdiction may be obtained form the County treasurer of the County Treasurer's Authorized Agent; (c) Information regarding Special Districts and the boundaries of such districts may be obtained from the Board of County Commissioners, the County Clerk and Recorder, or the County Assessor. NOTE: A tax Certificate will be ordered from the County Treasurer by the Company and the costs thereof charged to the proposed insured unless written instruction to the contrary are received by the company prior to the issuance of the Title Policy anticipated by this Commitment. This commitment is invalid unless Schedule B-Section 2 the Insuring Provisions and Schedules Commitment No. PCT15972L A and B are attached. ISSUED BY COMMHMENT FOR TITLE INSURANCE I~wyerslittelnsumnce GrDoration 74./ 1 A LANDAMERICA COM,ANT LAWYERS TITLE INSURANCE CORPORATION, a Virginia corporation, herein called the Company, for a valuable consideration, hereby commits to issue its policy or policies of title insurance, as identified in Schedule A, in favor of the proposed Insured named in Schedule A, as owner or mortgagee of the estate or interest covered hereby in the land described or referred to in Schedule A, upon payment of the premiums and charges therefor, all subject to the provisions of Schedules A and B and to the Conditions and Stipulations hereof. This Commitment shall be effective only when the identity of the proposed Insured and the amount of the policy or policies committed for have been inserted in Schedule A hereof by the Company, either at the time of the issuance of this Commitment or by subsequent endorsement. This Commitment is preliminary to the issuance of such policy or policies of title insurance and all liability and obligations hereunder shall cease and terminate six (6) months after the effective date hereof or when the policy or policies committed for shall issue, whichever first occurs, provided that the failure to issue such policy or policies is not the fault of the Company. This Commitment shall not be valid or binding until countersigned by an authorized officer or agent. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation has caused its corporate name and seal to be hereunto affixed by its duly authorized officers, this Commitment to become valid when countersigned by an authorized officer or agent of the Company. LAWYERS TITLE INSURANCE CORPORATION Â·:43N!!2:e J Attest: Cj k ULL ECSâ‚¬*EM; t,ur d. ae Secretary 44 i \ 1925 *,Â·~~ 4.. ........---:22 -===- President 4 *'CH"0'17 Conditions and Stipulations 1. The term 'mortgage," when used herein, shall include deed of trust, trust deed, or other security instrument. 2. If the proposed Insured has or acquires actual knowledge of any defect, lien, encumbrance, adverse claim or other matter affecting the estate or interest or mortgage thereon covered by this Commitment other than those shown in Schedule B hereof, and shall fail to disclose such knowledge to the Company in writing, the Company shall be relieved from liability for any loss or damage resulting from any act of reliance hereon to the extent the Company is prejudiced by failure to so disclose such knowledge. If the proposed Insured shall disclose such knowledge to the Company, or if the Company otherwise acquires actual knowledge of any such defect, lien, encumbrance, adverse claim or other matter, the Company at its option may amend Schedule B of this Commitment accordingly, but such amendment shall not relieve the Company from liability previously incurred pursuant to paragraph 3 of these Conditions and Stipulations. 3. Liability of the Company under this Commitment shall be only to the named proposed Insured and such parties included under the definition of Insured in the form of policy or policies committed for and only for actual loss incurred in reliance hereon in undertaking in good faith (a) to comply with the requirements hereof, or (b) to eliminate exceptions shown in Schedule B, or (c) to acquire or create the estate or interest or mortgage thereon covered by this Commitment. In no event shall such liability exceed the amount stated in Schedule A for the policy or policies committed for and such liability is subject to the insuring provisions and Conditions and Stipulations and the Exclusions from Coverage of the form of policy or policies committed for in favor of the proposed Insured which are hereby incorporated by reference and are made a part of this Commitment except as expressly modified herein. 4. Any action or actions or rights of action that the proposed Insured may have or may bring against the Company arising out of the status of the title to the estate or interest or the status of the mortgage thereon covered by this Commitment must be based on and are subject to the provisions of this Commitment. ALTA Commitment - 1966 ' Cover Page Form 1004-268 ORIGINAL ATTACHMENT 8 Letter of Consent 11 April 2001 To the City of Aspen Aspen, Colorado 81611 Re: Letter of Consent for Representation for a Historic Landmark Designation Application - Cowenhoven Block and Cowenhoven addition, Lots A, B, C, and D, Block 95 I, Robert J. Snyder, Managing Agent of Arcades Associates, LLLP, owners of the property known as the Cowenhoven Block and Cowenhoven Block Addition, located in Pitkin County Lots A B, C, and D of Block 95 in Aspen Colorado, hereby appoint Stan Clauson Associates, LLC of200 East Main Street, Aspen, Colorado 81615 to represent us in the filing of a Historic Landmark Designation Application and in all matters which may arise pursuant to this application. Our application consists of a request for Historic Landmark Designation. Until further notice, please direct any questions relating to this application to Stan Clauson of Stan Clauson Associates, LLC. Very truly yours, n 6 d n (,71 Ok.409-7~ Ne.74Â¥ Â¢%*01 Robert J:Sny64 ~ AL, AccÂ« O-4 ftc , ' ' IMPROVEMENT LOCATION SURVEY\EXISTING CONDITIONS MAP OF. LOTS A, B, C, AND D, BLOCK 95, CITY AND TOWNSITE ()F ASPEN ~ LOTS A, B, C, AND D, BLOCK 95, CITY AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN. COUNTY OF PITKIN, STATE OF COLORADO 1 1/ SHEET 1 OF 1 2 thÂ£\ i f ED ti 11 -i 07<27--Â»_ Lc r MYMAN AVENUZ k I U.~LIZr}44.-t-~~<-~J ) 74.80' ROW 9111>44-127-Â»41 u-- Nl:.. X d ,,-.-7 -MUNYÂ·t--4- HYMAN AVEME ~ 941.M#4 HI- ), td P /-1-2-m / i V- UTE POLE _... 85%Â¢10~~ ST.Ep ~ Ult POLE - '1 911~ ' 7-1--piÂ·Â·-L--1 t, 4 -5- #1 Wl ~~74~1 *GAT.4 -n m CURB ~ PAY STATION "fer \ h&, 1 --~r--*U-y E VAL< STâ„¢ UlE Par â€¢/ 1 f-7--,U-d- JET,----tin Â£ CURB k GUTTER PAY STADON RA B C D~E F G H I \ s. re&43 6 6 '4 CONO~7~~*~~ tr ' ' , ..: 4~z- Â£1 4 4 7922.28 ~_ Â£ 6 SPIGOIT -7. U - Â£1 Â£ X \ 49Â· Â£ / ' 4 Â£ I . 6 _ *./3..T~Wi( #Â£T )652,~ 4/jT- 51 4 8 7471'bâ€¢" 0 ' \t\ MOUNTAIN k /42\ , % 1 1 MAIFÂ· 1- I lili' ASPEN N-\ BLO~K 95 58,8 120.38 La' r SKI AREA 1 -y :171 .1 6 1:3 .il / I ' 1 L. " F 7.Si L 22* '. + , Â»Â«Â» I-....I - \E- L r *'.7- 4 0 L K 1 ,]. â€¢' 19.50 / ! 6* 0 id L aTi or ASPEN M~,4 0 P Q R S ' 1, 11 VICINITY MAP :E < 0,4, -Â£< 1 12.4 HA Â£0.ENHOVEN . CD '00%92*/ i - 11 ES I. 4 ~ ly CAP 2,RQEE,SILMErn[,BILQZY . Lon A. 8, C AND D BLOCK 95, CZTY AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN. leÂ£254% , h C&1X I MOPER AVENE IMPROVEMENT LOCATION SURVEY CERTIFICATE ' . ABC D I HEREBY STATE THAT THIS IMPROVEMENT LOCATION SURVEY WAS PREPARED BY SOPRIS ENCINEERING, LLC. \ I : ..5 4 I FURTHERMORE STATE THAT THE IMPROVEMENTS ON THE 2 ZALL1.-_t 1 % Brop, 0707' coATe,70/vs, Aler EN,VuL, Il,m,v THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL ON TRIS DATE, EEBAUAar_22-1Â®L BOUNDARIES OF THE PARCEL EXCEPT AS SHOWN. THAT U,1 1 MONUMENT MAP UTE CITY BLD:. THERE ARE NO ENCROACRMENTS UPON THE DESCRIBED . ARCADE ENTRANCE 4 : PREMISES BY IMPROVEMENTS ON ANY ADJOINING PREMISES, mEr /,sor Â£ 1 . ? 14, 3 2 '4 40 EXCEPT AS INDICATED. AND THAT THERE IS NO APPARENT METAL GRA 1E ~ EVIDENCE OR SIGN OF ANY EASEMENT CROSSING OR : mp) - I BURDENING ANY PART OF SAID PARCEL EXCEPT AS NOTED. 1 N \\ 231 *1 FURTHERMORE STATE THAT THIS PROPERTY IS SUBJECT To jab Â· % --23- 2 RESERVATIONS, RESTRICTIONS. COVENANTS AND EASENENTS OF RECORD OR IN PLACE. AND THAT ALL THE EXCEPTIONS USTED IN SCEDULE B. SECTION 2 OF THE TITLE < 1-'- # 4 ' LOCATED ARE SHOWN HEREON. COMMIâ„¢ENT (SEE NOTE 6) THAT CAN BE GRAPHICALLY RZE# O DATE OF SURVEY: MARCH. 2001. < 'L MARK S. RECKLER LS. #28643 2) DATE Or PREPARATION: MARCH & APRIL 2001. , 2@ m 51 3) BASIS OF BEARING: A BEA~UNG OF S 7,â€¢14'02 Z 1.38 BETWEEN THE 1988 CITY OF ASPEN-GPS CONTROL 1% 4 -k MONUMENTS 3.S' ALUMINUM CAPS STAMPED GPS 1 24.6 PLS 28660 AT STREET INTERSECTIONS oF STH\HOPKINS 3~-\ L \,25. 0 HOUSTON & GOLDSMITH - AND VEST END\HOPKINS. IRTCH ESTABLZEHED A REAL ESTATE . _.lK SITE BEARING OF S 15~48'5Â£ Â¥ BETWEEN THE 14 NORTH VIST AND SOUTH WEST CORNERS OF BLOCK 95 I. BOTH BEING SET r BRASS CAPS. f. 3~~23,04' THE OPTICAL SHOP r. TELEP'â€¢40â‚¬ k ' '. et i'-El' L. ' Lkdz / .=mor 4) BASIS OF SURVEY: THZ OFFICIAL MAP OF THE CITY GAS VALVE OF ASPEN APPROVED BY THE CITY ENGINEER G.E. BUCHANAN , IEr =rÂ· CO.Â£R 1 DATED DECEMBER 15 1959. VARIOUS DOCUMENTS OF RECORD 10*611 & 1 W. 8~RDS 1 1., _ AND TRE FOUND MONUMENTS AS SHON. o gotÂ· 5) THIS SURVEY DOES NOT CONSTrr[IRE A TITLE SEARCH A> 8 74Â·,ro,00 Â£ 120.38 oMb l. BY Sol'RIS INGINIERING. LLC (SE) TO DETERMINE 1 ~f,r r BR~,3 OINERSHIP OR EASEMENTS 0 RECORD. FOR ALL L INFORMATION REGARDING EASEMENTS. RIGHT-OF-WAY CAT-V , :\1 1 4 'll...,lf# I.S. 0 AND/OR rm, OF RECOAD SE R,LUD UPON THZ (5 *41-EN PEI)ESTAL FOUND REBAR & MENS USTED IN NOTE 4 AND THE TITLE COMMITMENT ASPHALT SJ'RFACE LS. #2376 PREPARED BY CASE No. ~ 2020 ROW CAP ""Â£77)7 DATE ~1Z~E . < 70Â·Â¢ ~2175 10 5) BASm OF ELETATTOM: THE 1998 CITY W ASPEN DREXEL X i * BARREU CONTROL DirUM WHICH US BASED ON AN ELEVATION OF 77*0.88 (NAVD 1988) ON THE NGS STATION 'S 169~. WHICH ESTABLISHED AN ELEVATION GRAPHIC SCALE oF 7922.28' FOR A PROJECT BENCHMARK ON THE SET L=ZE 1' BRASS CAP MONUMENTING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF BLOCK 95. AS SHOWN. UTE POLE -/ PAY LON M.#Mi.-1.--T C â€¢ nzr) 1 knoh - 10 fl SOPRIS ENGINEERING - LLC CIVIL CONSULTANTS 502 MAIN STREET, SUITE A3 CARBONDALE, COLORADO 81623 (970) 704--0311 ==6==1:"5=: .PA I.= ..J-WL /020 Â· ./., Â·roÂ»lilli - 198' 3/13. MEMORANDUM TO: Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission THRU: Julie Ann Woods, Community Development Director Joyce Ohlson, Deputy Planning Director J~ FROM: Amy Guthrie, Historic Preservation Officer RE: 501 and E. Hyman Avenue and 304-308 S. Galena Street- Historic Landmark Designation DATE: June 26,2001 SUMMARY: The subject site contains two 1911] century commercial structures; the Cowenhoven Block (commonly known as Ute City Banque) and the Cowenhoven Addition (commonly known as the Arcades Building.) The Cowenhoven Block is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was designated a local landmark through Ordinance #57, Series of 1981. It is not clear that the designation pertained to the Cowenhoven addition, therefore an application has been submitted to clarify the situation. Staff recommends landmark designation for both structures on the property. .1 .t ; I. . I S ;11 .* .â€¢ 501 E. Hyman (Cowehoven Block) 304-308 S. Galena (Arcades) APPLICA-NT: Arcades Associates, LLLC, represented by Stan Clauson Associates, LLC. PARCELID: 2737-182-24-001 ADDRESS: 501 E. Hyman Avenue and 304-308 S. Galena Street, Lots A-D, Block 95, City and Townsite of Aspen, Colorado. LANDMARK DESIGNATION Any structure or site that meets two (2) or more of the following standards may be designated as "H," Historic Overlay District, and/or historic landmark. It is not the intention of the Historic Preservation Commission to landmark insignificant structures or sites. HPC will focus on those structures which are unique or have some special value to the community, as put forth in the standards. A. Historical importance. The structure or site is a principal or secondary structure or site commonly identified or associated with a person or an event of historical significance to the cultural, social, or political history of Aspen, the State of Colorado, or the United States. Staff Finding: The building was constructed by H.P. Cowenhoven and his son-in-law, D.R.C. Brown . The Cowenhoven family, and D.R.C. Brown, then an employee of the family business, arrived in Aspen in 1880. The family's investments quickly expanded from mercantile stores to involvement in the mining industry and real estate. When Brown married Cowenhoven's daughter, a business partnership was formed. The pair went on to build the Aspen Block (across the street from Ute City Banque), and the Cowenhoven and Brown Block (the Paragon Building), and owned many important businesses and utility companies in Aspen. B. Architectural importance. Based on the building form, use, or specimen, the structure or site rejlects an architectural style that is unique, distinct, or of traditional Aspen character, or the structure or site embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a significant or unique architectural type. Staff Finding: The Cowenhoven Block (Ute City Banque) is one of the most ornate and architecturally significant buildings in Aspen. Built in the Romanesque Revival style, which was popular throughout the country at the time, it was completed in a high level Of craftsmanship. The Cowenhoven addition is a much simpler structure, built of brick, but exemplifies all of the typical characteristics of 1 gth century commercial architecture, including traditional storefront configurations, double hung windows on the upper floor, and decorative cornicelines. C. Designer. The structure is a significant work of an architect or designer whose individual work has influenced the character of Aspen. Staff Finding: The original designer is unknown, therefore this standard is not met. D. Neighborhood character. The structure or site is a significant component of an historically significant neighborhood and the preservation of the structure or site is importantfor the maintenance Of that neighborhood character. Staff Finding: The property is located in the Commercial Core Historic District and these buildings are among the character defining structures in the downtown. The intersection of LIyman Avenue and Galena Street contains a group of prominent historic structures. Staff finds this standard is met. E. Community character. The structure or site is critical to the preservation of the character of the Aspen community because of its relationship in terms of size, location, and architectural similarity to other structures or sites of historical or architectural importance. Staff Finding: The structures on this site exemplify the expectations for the future that were in play during the late 1800's in Aspen. The buildings housed numerous important businesses and were designed in a high style to convey prosperity. RECOMMENDATION: Staff and HPC recommend that P&Z recommend Council approval of Historic Landmark Designation for 501 E. Hyman Avenue and 304-308 S. Galena Street, finding that review standards A (historical importance), B (architectural importance), D (neighborhood character) and E (community character) are met. RECOMMENDED MOTIOI~- "I move to adopt Resolution i Series of 2001, finding that the review standards have been met." Exhibits: A. Staff memo dated June 26,2001 B. Application m RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 501 E. HYMAN AVENUE AND 304-308 S. GALENA STREET, LOTS A-D, BLOCK 95, CITY AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN Parcel ID #2737-182-24-001 RESOLUTION NO*~, SERIES OF 2001 WHEREAS, the applicant, Arcades Associates, LLLC, represented by Stan Clauson Associates, LLC, has requested landmark designation for 501 E. Hyman Avenue and 304-308 S. Galena Street, Lots A-D, Block 95, City and Townsite of Aspen, Colorado. The property is listed on the "Inventory of Historic Sites and Structures" and is located in the Commercial Core Historic District; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26.420.020, requests for landmark designation shall be reviewed and recommended for approval, approval with conditions, or disapproval by the Community Development Director, by the HPC, and by the Planning and Zoning Commission at a public hearing, and then approved, approved with conditions. or disapproved at a public hearing by the City Council; and WHEREAS, the Community Development Director performed an analysis of the application based on the standards, found favorably for the application, and recommended approval of landmark designation; and WHEREAS, the Aspen Historic, Preservation Commission reviewed and recommended approval of landmark designation by a vote of 7-0 on June 13, 2001 ; and WHEREAS, all applications for Historic Landmark Designation shall meet two or more of the following Standards for Designation of Section 26.420.010 in order for P&Z to grant approval, namely: A. Historical Importance: The structure or site is a principal or secondary structure or site commonly identified or associated with a person or event of historical significance to the cultural, social, or political history of Aspen, the State of Colorado, or the United States. 8. Architectural Importance. The structure or site reflects an architectural style that is unique, distinct or of traditional Aspen character, or the structure or site embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a significant or unique architectural type (based on building form or use), or specimen. C. Designer. The structure is a significant work of an architect or designer whose individual work has influenced the character of Aspen. D. Neighborhood Character. The structure or site is a significant component of an historically significant neighborhood and the preservation of the structure or site is important for the maintenance of that neighborhood character. E. Community Character. The structure or site is critical to the preservation of the character of the Aspen community because of its relationship in terms of size, location and architectural similarity to other structures or sites of historical or architectural importance; and WHEREAS, during a duly noticed public hearing on June 26, 2001, the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission considered the recommendation made by the Community Development Director and HPC, took and considered public testimony and recommended, by a vote of -Y~to 2, that City Council approve landmark designation finding that standards A, B, D, and E are met. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends Council approve landmark designation for 501 E. Hyman Avenue and 304-308 S. Galena Street, Lots A-D, Block 95, City and Townsite of Aspen, Colorado. APPROVED by the Commission at its regular meeting on June 26,2001. APPROVED AS TO FORM: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: City Attorney Robert Blaich, Chair ATTEST: Jackie Lothian, Deputy City Clerk RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 501 E. HYMAN AVENUE AND 304-308 S. GALENA STREET, LOTS A-D, BLOCK 95, CITY AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN Parcel ID #2737-182-24-001 RESOLUTION NO. 28, SERIES OF 2001 WHEREAS, the applicant, Arcades Associates, LLLC, represented by Stan Clauson Associates, LLC, has requested landmark designation for 501 E. Hyman Avenue and 304-308 S. Galena Street, Lots A-D, Block 95, City and Townsite of Aspen, Colorado. The property is listed on the "Inventory of Historic Sites and Structures" and is located in the Commercial Core Historic District; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26.420.020, requests for landmark designation shall be reviewed and recommended for approval, approval with conditions, or disapproval by the Community Development Director, by the HPC, and by the Planning and Zoning Commission at a public hearing, and then approved, approved with conditions, or disapproved at a public hearing by the City Council; and WHEREAS, the Community Development Director performed an analysis of the application based on the standards, found favorably for the application, and recommended approval of landmark designation; and WHEREAS, the Aspen Historic Preservation Commission reviewed and recommended approval of landmark designation by a vote of 7-0 on June 13, 2001 ; and WHEREAS, all applications for Historic Landmark Designation shall meet two or more of the following Standards for Designation of Section 26.420.010 in order for P&Z to grant approval, namely: A. Historical Importance: The structure or site is a principal or secondary structure or site commonly identified or associated with a person or event of historical significance to the cultural, social, or political history of Aspen, the State of Colorado, or the United States. B. Architectural Importance. The structure or site reflects an architectural style that is unique, distinct or of traditional Aspen character, or the structure or site embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a significant or unique architectural type (based on building form or use), or specimen. C. Designer. The structure is a significant work of an architect or designer whose individual work has influenced the character of Aspen. D. Neighborhood Character. The structure or site is a significant component of an historically significant neighborhood and the preservation of the structure or site is important for the maintenance of that neighborhood character. E. Community Character. The structure or site is critical to the preservation of the character of the Aspen community because of its relationship in terms of size, location and architectural similarity to other structures or sites of historical or architectural importance; and WHEREAS, during a duly noticed public hearing on June 26,2001, the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission considered the recommendation made by the Community Development Director and HPC, took and considered public testimony and recommended, by a vote of 5 to 0, that City Council approve landmark designation finding that standards A, B, D, and E are met. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends Council approve landmark designation for 501 E. Hyman Avenue and 304-308 S. Galena Street, Lots A-D, Block 95, City and Townsite ofAspen, Colorado. APPROVED by the Commission at its regular meeting on June 26,2001. APPROVED AS TO FORM: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: City Attorney Robert Blaich, Chair ATTEST: Jackie Lothian, Deputy City Clerk MEMORANDUM TO: Aspen Historic Preservation Commission THRU: Julie Ann Woods, Community Development Director Joyce Ohlson, Deputy Planning Director J Ag FROM: Amy Guthrie, Historic Preservation Officer RE: 501 and E. Hyman Avenue and 304-308 S. Galena Street- Historic Landmark Designation DATE: June 13,2001 SUMMARY: The subject site contains two 19th century commercial structures; the Cowenhoven Block (commonly known as Ute City Banque) and the Cowenhoven Addition (commonly known as the Arcades Building.) The Cowenhoven Block is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was designated a local landmark through Ordinance #57, Series of 1981. It is not clear that the designation pertained to the Cowenhoven addition, therefore an application has been submitted to clarify the situation. Staff recommends landmark designation for both structures on the property. ;1-- 0_. 1 --179; - 4 Â£ ty-1/7-4 -1=4--11- 672 --- I *p 1 11 / ' - 2 ~9 L~? :--,2lf-62-t- 1 --- .-y -2-EF---Â£ i - -- -14 1 + -Â£1 - 1 1- L - .- -- - -- 1 +â€¢61 7 I +7 . ~3 19/ --1 r â‚¬ T . 6Â· 3Â¢** -1 1 . . 1 â€¢4Â· 501 E. Hyman (Cowehoven Block) 304-308 S. Galena (Arcades) APPLICANT: Arcades Associates, LLLC, represented by Stan Clauson Associates, LLC. PARCEL ID: 2737-182-24-001 9j ADDRESS: 501 E. Hyman Avenue and 304-308 S. Galena Street, Lots A-D, Block 95, City and Townsite of Aspen, Colorado. LANDMARK DESIGNATION Any structure or site that meets two (2) or more of the following standards may be designated as "H," Historic Overlay District, and/or historic landmark. It is not the intention of the Historic Preservation Commission to landmark insignificant structures or sites. HPC will focus on those structures which are unique or have some special value to the community, as put forth in the standards. A. Historical importance. The structure or site is a principal or secondary structure or site commonly identified or associated with a person or an event of historical significance to the cultural, social, or political history of Aspen, the State of Colorado, or the United States. Staff Finding: The building was constructed by H.P. Cowenhoven and his son-in-law, D.R.C. Brown. The Cowenhoven family, and D.R.C. Brown, then an employee of the family business, arrived in Aspen in 1880. The family's investments quickly expanded from mercantile stores to involvement in the mining industry and real estate. When Brown married Cowenhoven's daughter, a business partnership was formed. The pair went on to build the Aspen Block (across the street from Ute City Banque), and the Cowenhoven and Brown Block (the Paragon Building), and owned many important businesses and utility companies in Aspen. B. Architectural importance. Based on the building form, use, or specimen, the structure or site rejlects an architectural style that is unique, distinct, or of traditional Aspen character, or the structure or site embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a signijicant or unique architectural type. Staff Finding: The Cowenhoven Block (Ute City Banque) is one of the most omate and architecturally significant buildings in Aspen. Built in the Romanesque Revival style, which was popular throughout the country at the time, it was completed in a high level of craftsmanship. The Cowenhoven addition is a much simpler structure, built of brick, but exemplifies all of the typical characteristics of 19th century commercial architecture, including traditional storefront configurations, double hung windows on the upper floor, and decorative cornicelines. C. Designer. The structure is a significant work of an architect or designer whose individual work has influenced the character of Aspen. Staff Finding: The original designer is unknown, therefore this standard is not met. 2/ h RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 501 E. HYMAN AVENUE AND 304-308 S. GALENA STREET, LOTS A,B,C, AND D, BLOCK 95, CITY AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN, COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. , SERIES OF 2001 WHEREAS, the applicants, Aspen Arcades LLLC, have requested Historic Landmark Designation for the property located at 501 E. Hyman Avenue and 304-308 S. Galena Street, Lots A,B,C, and D, Block 95, City and Townsite of Aspen. 501 E. Hyman Avenue was formerly designated through Ordinance #57, Series of 1981. The intent of this action is to clarify the inclusion of the Cowenhoven Addition (304-308 S. Galena Street) in the designation; and WHEREAS, Any structure or site that meets two (2) or more of the following standards may be designated as "H," Historic Overlay District, and/or historic landmark. A. Historical importance. The structure or site is a principal or secondary structure or site commonly identified or associated with a person or an event of historical significance to the cultural, social, or political history of Aspen, the State of Colorado, or the United States. B. Architectural importance. Based on the building form, use, or specimen, the structure or site reflects an architectural style that is unique, distinct, or of traditional Aspen character, or the structure or site embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a significant or unique architectural type. C. Designer. The structure is a significant work of an architect or designer whose individual work has influenced the character of Aspen. D. Neighborhood character. The structure or site is a significant component of an historically significant neighborhood and the preservation of the structure or site is important for the maintenance of that neighborhood character. E. Community character. The structure or site is critical to the preservation of the character of the Aspen community because of its relationship in terms of size, location, and architectural similarity to other structures or sites of historical or architectural importance; and WHEREAS, Amy Guthrie, in her staff report dated June 13,2001, performed an analysis of the application based on the standards, and recommended approval o f the project; and 4'' D. Neighborhood character. The structure or site is a significant component of an historically significant neighborhood and the preservation of the structure or site is importantfor the maintenance of that neighborhood character. Staff Finding: The property is located in the Commercial Core Historic District and these buildings are among the character defining structures in the downtown. The intersection of Hyman Avenue and Galena Street contains a group of prominent historic structures. Staff finds this standard is met. E. Community character. The structure or site is critical to the preservation of the character of the Aspen community because of its relationship in terms of size, location, and architectural similarity to other structures or sites of historical or architectural importance. Staff Finding: The structures on this site exemplify the expectations for the future that were in play during the late 1800's in Aspen. The buildings housed numerous important businesses and were designed in a high style to convey prosperity. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that HPC recommend Council approval of Historic Landmark Designation for 501 E. Hyman Avenue and 304-308 S. Galena Street, finding that review standards A (historical importance), B (architectural importance), D (neighborhood character) and E (community character) are met. RECOMMENDED MOTION: "I move to adopt Resolution # , Series of 2001, finding that the review standards have been met." Exhibits: A. Staff memo dated June 13,2001 B. Application 93 WHEREAS, at their regular meeting on June 13, 2001, the Historic Preservation Commission considered the application, found the application to meet the standards, and approved the application by a vote of _ to NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That Historic Landmark Designation for the property located at 501 E. Hyman Avenue and 304-308 S. Galena Street, Lots A,B,C, and D, Block 95, City and Townsite of Aspen be approved without conditions. APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION at its regular meeting on the 13th day of June, 2001. Approved as to Form: David Hoefer, Assistant City Attorney Approved as to content: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Suzannah Reid, Chair ATTEST: Kathy Strickland, Chief Deputy Clerk -2,1 7-0 4 <-