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REGULAR MEETING HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 22ND, 2023
Chairperson Thompson opened the regular meeting of the Aspen Historic Preservation Commission at
4:30pm.
Commissioners in attendance: Peter Fornell, Roger Moyer, Jodi Surfas, Jeffery Halferty and Kara
Thompson.
Commissioners not in attendance: Ms. Pitchford and Ms. Sanzone
Staff present:
Amy Simon, Planning Director
Kate Johnson, Assistant City Attorney
Mike Sear, Deputy City Clerk
MINUTES: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS: None.
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: None.
PROJECT MONITORING: Ms. Simon mentioned that she had some additional things to discuss with Mr.
Halferty about 227 East Bleeker that is under construction.
STAFF COMMENTS: Ms. Simon responded to a question from Mr. Moyer about the status of 205 W.
Main St. She said that the applicant had requested the item be continued and that they are rethinking
their design and may be withdrawing the current application and submitting a new one. The
continuance is on this agenda. Mr. Moyer then asked about the status of the Main St. Bakery project, to
which Ms. Simon said it was under construction. There was some discussion about the current status of
the construction and work on the historic resource.
CERTIFICATE OF NO NEGATIVE EFFECT: None.
CALL UP REPORTS: None.
SUBMIT PUBLIC NOTICE FOR AGENDA ITEMS: Ms. Johnson said that she reviewed public notice, and
that notice was provided per the code for both agenda items.
OLD BUSINESS: 205 W. Main Street | Historic Preservation Conceptual Major Development |
Relocation | Certificates of Affordable Housing Credits | Growth Management Quota System | Special
Review | Transportation and Parking Management, PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED TO MARCH 22, 2023
Ms. Thompson moved to continue the agenda item to March 22, 2023. Mr. Halferty seconded. Roll call
vote: Mr. Fornell, yes; Mr. Moyer, yes; Ms. Surfas, yes; Mr. Halferty, yes; Ms. Thompson, yes. 5-0 vote,
motion passes.
REGULAR MEETING HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 22ND, 2023
NEW BUSINESS: 333 W. Main Street- Minor Development, PUBLIC HEARING
Ms. Simon introduced Ms. Reid and commented on the history of this property and a previous
application to put in a temporary handrail.
Applicant Presentation: Suzannah Reid, Reid Architects
Ms. Reid displayed the site plan and highlighted the front stairs. She also showed a historic picture of
the property and one of the current conditions. She described the current condition of the front stairs
and noted that they are quite wide and the two existing handrails on each side are pretty low and so
don’t really function as intended. The proposed new handrail would only touch the historic parts of the
building where the existing temporary railing is located. She noted the stairs are not historic and are
starting to deteriorate in places. Replacement of these materials would be part of the project. She went
over the simple design of the railings.
Staff Presentation: Amy Simon - Planning Director
Ms. Simon reiterated Ms. Reid’s comments that the stairs were not historic and appear to be
reconstructed at some point. She mentioned that there are very few applicable guidelines here. The
guidelines do discourage against making changes to character defining features, but this project is
leaving the existing historic materials intact and adding something that is clearly new but elegantly
designed. Their recommendation is that the guidelines are met and noted that the language in the
resolution also proposed in kind repair of the existing stairs materials and the enclosure of the underside
of the stairs.
Mr. Halferty asked if the existing center railing was historic and if it was being removed. Ms. Simon said
it was not historic and would be removed.
Mr. Fornell asked if the new center railing was being proposed in order to meet ADA requirements, to
which Ms. Reid said not ADA but standard handrail code requirements for height, etc. Mr. Fornell asked
about the existing side handrails code compliance, to which Ms. Reid said they are very low and do not
meet standards.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
BOARD DISCUSSION: Ms. Thompson said she had no issues with the design as proposed and that it will
be helpful to have the new handrail.
Mr. Fornell asked if there was a threshold where a minor amendment comes to HPC versus being
handled by staff. Ms. Simon said there are Certificates of No Negative Effect that are usually brought to
HPC at the beginning of meetings, but since this was so front and center on the building, she felt it
needed HPC’s input.
Mr. Moyer asked about the need that prompted the addition of this new center handrail. Ms. Simon
said an owner had recently broken his leg so there was a sudden need. The temporary handrail from
2019 was supposed to go away, which prompted the applicant to come in and ask for a permanent
solution. She noted that this is not required by code but driven by the HOA who would like to have this.
REGULAR MEETING HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 22ND, 2023
MOTION: Ms. Thompson moved to approve the next resolution in the series as written. Mr. Fornell
seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Fornell, yes; Mr. Moyer, yes; Ms. Surfas, yes; Mr. Halferty, yes; Ms.
Thompson, yes. 5-0 vote, motion passes.
NEW BUSINESS: Summary of Colorado Preservation Inc. - 2023 Conference Sessions - Jeff Halferty and
Roger Moyer.
Mr. Halferty went over his presentation summing up their experience at the conference. Mr. Moyer
added his comments and thoughts on the conference.
ADJOURN: Ms. Thompson motioned to adjourn the regular meeting. Mr. Fornell seconded. All in favor;
motion passes.
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Mike Sear, Deputy City Clerk