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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.hpc.20201014 REGULAR MEETING HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OCTOBER 14 2020 Mr. True introduced newly hired Assistant City Attorney Kate Johnson. Mr. True said that Ms. Johnson come to the City from Garfield County and comes with a lot of governmental experience. Chairperson Greenwood opened the meeting at 4:30 p.m. Commissioners in attendance: Jeffrey Halferty, Scott Kendrick, Roger Moyer, Sherri Sanzone, Gretchen Greenwood. Commissioners not in attendance: Kara Thompson Staff present: Amy Simon, Interim Planning Director/Historic Preservation Officer Sarah Yoon, Historic Preservation Planner Jim True, City Attorney Kate Johnson, Assistant City Attorney Wes Graham, Deputy City Clerk APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Kendrick motioned to approve the minutes from September 23rd. Mr. Halferty seconded. All in Favor, Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENT: None COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: Mr. Halferty asked about the construction that is taking place on the Elk’s dome. Ms. Simon stated that there was a leak. She reminded HPC recognized this project about five years ago with an award. Mr. Halferty asked if they will be recladding the dome. Ms. Simon stated that she would need to review the application. Ms. Greenwood stated the metal is getting replaced, that there are little pen holes all over. CONFLICTS: Ms. Thompson has recused herself. PROJECT MONITORING: Ms. Simon stated that there are a few projects that need to be reassigned. She said the first project is 720 East Hyman, the old Aspen Athletic Club, the applicant is in for permits to turn the upper floor into residential. Mr. Kendrick stated he will be the monitor for 720 East Hyman. Ms. Simon said that 209 East Bleeker is the old Hayes family home and the project is wrapping up but will need a monitor. Ms. Sanzone stated she will be the monitor for 209 East Bleeker. Ms. Simon said the next one is the Red Onion and Bidwell building. Ms. Sanzone stated she will be the monitor for the Red Onion and Bidwell building project. Ms. Simon said that the Gray Lady building is a teardown and replacement. Mr. Kendrick stated he will be the monitor of the Gray Lady project. Mr. Moyer joined the meeting. Ms. Simon stated that 227 East Main the Gypsy Woman. Mr. Moyer agreed to take 227 East Main. Mr. Moyer stated that he could take on the rest of the project monitoring list. Ms. Simon stated that then she will give 210 South 1st and 110 Neal to Mr. Moyer. REGULAR MEETING HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OCTOBER 14 2020 Ms. Greenwood stated that she will be stepping down from HPC at the end of the year. She invited the HPC board members and staff to come and take a look at 210 South 1st Street as that project is wrapping up. Ms. Simon stated that she will be working with the Clerk’s Office on filling these vacancies. STAFF COMMENTS: None OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: 110 Neale Avenue – Final Major Development Review. Steev Wilson Architect from Forum Phi representing the owner. Mr. Wilson reviewed the history of the historic lost split between the historic resource sitting on a lot above the new resource. Mr. Wilson reminded HPC that this project is not the historic resource rather adjacent to the historic resource. Mr. Wilson showed the site plan with the landscape plan. He pointed out there have been additional trees and shrubs added. Mr. Wilson stated that there has been discussion with staff about a slight retaining wall element to separate lawn and mulch. He further showed stepper pads that lead from the auto courtyard to the upper patio and another path leading to the kitchen lawn. Mr. Wilson showed orange dots on the map indicating light elements for the paths. Mr. Wilson said that the stepper paths will be as natural looking as they can to blend in with the surrounding environment. Mr. Wilson showed a rendering of the paths and how they relate and transition to the pervious pavers that wrap around the home while showcasing the ledger cribs that will separate the lawn and mulch. Mr. Wilson stated that the copper light elements are placed to help an individual to navigate in the dark and that the light elements have met the dark sky requirements. Mr. Wilson showed a rendering of the exterior architectural lighting plan showcasing matching scones on entry points. Mr. Wilson stated that there is not an abundance of exterior lighting just enough for one to guide themselves and feel welcomed in. Mr. Wilson said that the onsite material, the existing barn board will be refinished on the current existing finish on the home. Mr. Wilson said the roof will be replaced with painted standing seam metal and matching the fascia as well. Mr. Wilson stated that the material for the second level will match the timber below. Mr. Wilson said that the stone on the building will be earth tone and dry-stacked. Mr. Wilson said there will be natural CBG horizontal cedar siding. Mr. Wilson stated the windows will have a modern profile, square, and simple. STAFF COMMENTS: Ms. Yoon reiterated the history of the project, that the applicant has come before HPC for conceptual approval. Ms. Yoon stated that apart of the conditions was that the applicant was to stay in communications and work with appropriate departments in the City. She said that has been met. Ms. Yoon stated that the applicant is at final approval and will be finalizing details relating to the project. She explained they will be looking at building materials, landscape, and lighting plan. Ms. Yoon stated that the staff had questions about the retaining wall along the garden path. She said that staff would like to see more information about the retaining wall concerning the height and making sure it was meeting 1.22 in the design guidelines. Ms. Yoon said that staff wants to make sure the materials that are being used are in line with historic references. Ms. Yoon stated that the applicant submitted a clarifying document about the garden path and its use. Ms. Yoon said that staff had a few comments about the building material. She said the material that will be used is Cedarwood, however, staff focus is on the stonework. Ms. Yoon stated that the finish of the stonework needs to associate with the historic resource referencing design guideline 11.6. She further explained that the stonework proposed does not REGULAR MEETING HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OCTOBER 14 2020 relate historically to the resource and further, a dry stack method is typically not found with historic resources. Ms. Yoon said that similar material with mortar joints is more in line with the historic resource. Ms. Yoon stated that staff is recommending approval with conditions attached to the resolution. PUBLIC COMMENTS: NONE COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: Mr. Halferty stated that he agrees with some of the comments made by staff. He said he thinks that overall, the project complies with the guidelines and has been well executed. Mr. Halferty stated that he agrees with staff about the stonework and that it needs to conform. He further said that staff and monitor could handle flush anything out. Mr. Moyer stated that he agrees with staff’s comments. Mr. Moyer asked Ms. Yoon if there is a number for the public to call into. Ms. Yoon stated that the number to participate is on the packet, and the public can always reach out to staff for assistance. Ms. Simon stated that with each item that is put on the agenda there is great care to reach out to neighbors, and vested individuals. Mr. Kendrick stated that he agrees with staff and with a little tweaking with the stone and lighting, and staff and monitor this project should move forward. Ms. Sanzone stated that she agrees with staff. Ms. Sanzone asked Ms. Yoon if staff is comfortable with the late documents providing clarification of the stone steps. Ms. Yoon said they are comfortable with the documentation and will work with staff and monitor finalize. Ms. Greenwood stated that she agrees with staff and the Resolution as presented. Mr. Halferty moved to approve Resolution #21-2020. Mr. Kendrick seconded. ROLL CALL: Mr. Halferty, Yes; Mr. Kendrick, Yes; Mr. Moyer, Yes; Ms. Sanzone, Yes; Ms. Greenwood, Yes. All in favor, Motion carried 5-0. Mr. Moyer will be the monitor 110 Neale Avenue. NEW BUSINESS: 707 North Third Street – Conceptual Major Development. Ms. Yoon stated that the applicant has withdrawn their application. Mr. Moyer asked will it happen in the future. Ms. Yoon stated that at this time the applicant has fully pulled their application. Ms. Simon stated the applicant received neighbor comments and wants to respect them and will return with an updated plan at an unknown time. Mr. Moyer stated with the extreme fire risk we live in now maybe HPC should reconsider their stance on metal roofs to help avoid losing these historic resources if something were to happen in Aspen. Ms. Simon stated that this conversation should cover citywide. She further explained that yes HPC encourages historic homes to keep their wooden roofs however, roof permits usually are handled administerial. Mr. True stated that this is an issue that has come up before and there has been reviewed with the building code trying to address this question. Mr. True offered to meet with Com Dev and the REGULAR MEETING HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OCTOBER 14 2020 Building Dept to see the direction they would like to go in and if Council would like to take up this issue. ADJOURN: All in favor, Motion carried 5-0. __________________________ Wes Graham, Deputy Clerk