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L Janice K. Vos Caudill, Pitkin County, CO
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (HPC)
GRANTING CONCEPTUAL MAJOR DEVELOPMENT, ON-SITE RELOCATION,
AND VARIANCE APPROVAL FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 229 W.
SMUGGLER AND 426 N. SECOND STREET,UNITS A AND B, SECOND AND
SMUGGLER SUBDIVISION, CITY AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN, COLORADO
RESOLUTION #1, SERIES OF 2015
PARCEL ID: 2735-124-17-031 and -032
WHEREAS, the applicant, 229 W. Smuggler LLC and 426 N. Second LLC, represented by Haas
Land Planning, Ruggles, Mabe, Terrell Architecture, and CCY Architects, has requested HPC
approval for Conceptual Major Development, On-Site Relocation, and Variances for the property
located at 229 W. Smuggler and 426 N. Second Street, Units A and B, Second and Smuggler
Subdivision, City and Townsite of Aspen, Colorado; and
WHEREAS, Section 26.415.070 of the Municipal Code states that "no building or structure
shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, relocated or improved involving a
designated historic property or district until plans or sufficient information have been submitted
to the Community Development Director and approved in accordance with the procedures
established for their review;" and
WHEREAS, for Conceptual Major Development Review, the HPC must review the application;
a staff analysis report and the evidence presented at a hearing to determine the project's
conformance with the City of Aspen Historic Preservation Design Guidelines per Section
26.415.070.D.3.b.2 and 3 of the Municipal Code and other applicable Code Sections. The HPC
may approve, disapprove, approve with conditions or continue the application to obtain
additional information necessary to make a decision to approve or deny; and
WHEREAS, for approval of Relocation, the application shall meet the requirements of Aspen
Municipal Code Section 26.415.090.0, Relocation of a Designated Property; and
WHEREAS,the HPC may approve setback variances according to Section 26.415.110.C.La,
Variances; and
WHEREAS,the HPC may approve variances to the Residential Design.Standards according to
Section 26.410.020.D; and
WHEREAS, HPC reviewed the project on August 6`h, 2014, October 22nd, 2014 and January 7,
2015. HPC considered the application, the staff memo and public comments, and found the
proposal consistent with the review standards and granted approval with conditions by a vote of 5
to 0.
HPC Resolution #1, Series of 2015
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That HPC hereby grants Conceptual Major Development, On-Site Relocation, and Variance approval
for 229 W. Smuggler and 426 N. Second Street, Units A and B, Second and Smuggler Subdivision,
City and Townsite of Aspen, Colorado with the following conditions:
1. HPC hereby grants the following setback reductions:
• An east sideyard setback reduction of 5', above and below grade, at the garage.
• A rear yard setback reduction of 5' below grade, at the garage.
• A rear setback reduction of 4', above and below grade, at the new unit, plus an
additional reduction of up to F for a cantilevered dormer on the south fagade.
• A combined sideyard setback reduction of 15'.
2. For Final review, reduce the size of the northeast lightwell to the minimum required by
building codes.
3. For Final review, eliminate or minimize the exterior stair on the north face of the
addition.
4. A report from a licensed engineer, architect or housemover demonstrating that the
structure can be moved, and the method for moving and protecting the structure, must be
submitted with the building permit application. In addition the applicant must provide a
bond, letter of credit or cashier's check in the amount of$30,000 to be held by the City
during the duration of the relocation process.
5. HPC hereby grants a waiver from the Residential Design Standard related to Build-to
line.
6. A development application for a Final Development Plan shall be submitted within one
(1) year of January 7, 2015, the date of approval of a Conceptual Development Plan.
Failure to file such an application within this time period shall render null and void the
approval of the Conceptual Development Plan. The Historic Preservation Commission
may, at its sole discretion and for good cause shown, grant a one-time extension of the
expiration date for a Conceptual Development Plan approval for up to six (6) months
provided a written request for extension is received no less than thirty (30) days prior to
the expiration date.
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION at its regular meeting on the 7th day of January,
2015.
Ap oved as to Form: !pp ved as o tent:
Deb ie Quinn, Assistant City Attorney Willis P tuber, Chair
ATTES .
Kathy Strictdand, Chief Deputy Clerk
HPC Resolution#1, Series of 2015
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