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SPECIAL MEETING HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION JUNE 2ND, 2022
Chairperson Thompson opened the special meeting of the Aspen Historic Preservation Commission at
12:00pm.
Commissioners in attendance: Barb Pitchford, Peter Fornell, Jodi Surfas, Roger Moyer, Jeffrey Halferty,
and Kara Thompson.
Commissioners not in attendance: Sheri Sanzone
Staff present:
Amy Simon, Planning Director
Ben Anderson, Principal Long Range Planner
Garrett Larimer, Senior Planner
Kate Johnson, Assistant City Attorney
Cindy Klob, Records Manager
MINUTES: None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Discussion of and recommendation to Council regarding the future review process for affordable
housing development on properties within HPC’s jurisdiction
Mr. Ben Anderson, Principal Long-Range Planner, introduced the information provided in the memo
included in the packet. The memo discusses City Council’s direction to assess residential policies and
prioritizing amendments to allow 100% affordable housing developments as a permitted use in all
residential zone districts.
Ms. Amy Simon, Planning Director, reviewed staff’s proposal of 100% affordable housing projects that
are fully compliant with all other code aspects be reviewed and approved administratively, with a few
exceptions. She stated there are some concerns the Historic Preservation (HP) guidelines may
complicate efforts to develop affordable housing.
She then discussed the two circumstances in which the proposed amendments may impact the HPC
Board review processes.
1) A residential property under HPC’s jurisdiction with no historic resource, only context.
2) A residential property under HPC’s jurisdiction with a historic resource on site.
Ms. Simon noted some examples of proposed reduced HP guidelines including the following.
1) Creating porosity on a site
2) Distinguishing the old and new resources
3) Ensuring the proportions of the historic building are incorporated in the new development
She reiterated HPC would still be deciding preservation, relocation, demolition, and variations.
Mr. Moyer stated conceptually it is a good idea. He would like to have a monitoring component
included.
SPECIAL MEETING HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION JUNE 2ND, 2022
Ms. Thompson stated she would like to see a requirement of landscaping being compatible with the
context of the property included as Ms. Sanzone has brought up in previous HPC meetings.
Ms. Pitchford also likes the idea of having a monitoring process.
Mr. Fornell stated it is a shame more units were not included in the 1020 E Cooper project.
Mr. Anderson noted there are some challenges between HPC guidelines and the underlying zone
districts. He stated any variances will go to the appropriate board and not decided by staff.
Ms. Thompson asked about sites containing nonhistoric structures to be removed.
Ms. Simon responded these situations would be presented to HPC for review. She added HPC would not
review the aesthetics of the new construction.
Several board members discussed the challenges in differentiating the historic resource from the new
construction. Ms. Simon reviewed the HPC guidelines and noted it can be challenging to distinguish at
times because there are no guidelines regarding color and other factors.
Ms. Simon stated she would include the suggestions provided by the board members and provide the
information to the board for their comments.
MOTION: Ms. Thompson moved to support staff’s suggested amendments and to also support allowing
the HPC Chair to sign the resolution with any final modifications. Mr. Moyer seconded. Ms. Thompson
requested a roll call vote: Ms. Pitchford, yes; Mr. Fornell, yes; Ms. Surfas, yes; Mr. Halferty, yes; Mr.
Moyer, yes; Ms. Thompson, yes; for a total of six (6) in favor – zero (0) not in favor. The motion passed.
ADJOURN: Ms. Thompson motioned to adjourn. Mr. Moyer seconded. All in favor; the motion passed.
Cindy Klob, Records Manager