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DOC CODE: RESOLUTION
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Ingrid K. Grueter, Pitkin County, CO
RESOLUTION #9, SERIES OF 2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (HPC)
GRANTING MINOR DEVELOPMENT AND RELOCATION APPROVAL FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 205 W. MAIN STREET, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS H AND
I AND THE EAST FIFTEEN FEET OF LOT G, BLOCK 51, CITY AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN,
COUNTY OF PITKIN, STATE OF COLORADO
PARCEL ID: 2737-124-54-003
WHEREAS, the Applicant, Conservation Housing Partners LLC, represented by Haas Land
Planning, LLC, has requested HPC approval for Minor Development and Relocation; the first of two review
steps necessary to develop affordable housing as the only use on the property located at 205 W. Main Street
pursuant to Municipal Code Section 26.470.090.D.3, Review of 100% Affordable Housing Development
on Designated Sites Containing a Historic Resource; 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 Minor Development Review, the UPC 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 26.415.070.0 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.C, Relocation of a Designated Property; and,
WHEREAS, Community Development Department staff reviewed the application for compliance
with applicable review standards and recommended approval with conditions; and
WHEREAS, on April 26, 2023 and June 14, 2023, HPC considered the application, the staff memo
and public comment and continued the public hearing for more information. On July 26, 2023, HPC found
the proposal consistent with the review standards and granted approval with conditions by a vote of four to
three (4-3).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That HPC hereby approves Minor Development and Relocation as the first of two review steps necessary
to develop affordable housing as the only use on the property located at 205 W. Main Street. Before
advancing this approval to building permit, the applicant must also secure administrative approval as
described at Municipal Code Section 26.470.090.D.3.
Section 1: HPC Conditions of Approval
1. The front walkway to the historic resource is to be gray concrete, brick or rectilinear flagstone.
Prior to building permit submittal a sample of paving materials is to be reviewed and approved by
staff and monitor.
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2. Prior to building permit submittal a final landscape plan shall be reviewed and approved by staff
and monitor.
3. The non -historic west addition is approved to be removed from the historic structure and the void
infilled with clapboards.
4. The pre -fabricated shed and trash enclosures are approved to be removed from the site.
5. The applicant has committed to retain and repair all exterior materials based on field inspection
with historic prescrvation staff, and at the same inspection must work with historic preservation
staff to identify any reasonable restoration actions that can be accomplished. The treatment of
exterior features on the resource will be clearly depicted on a "preservation plan" sheet that is
required to be part of the building permit submittal.
6. Stormwater management cannot be fully detailed until after the additional allowances on this site
are verified, however the site plan represents no visible stormwater features, including a rain -
garden, grate or visible manhole cover, on the subject site surrounding the resource, which is a
condition of approval. A fully developed stormwater management plan shall be provided as part of
building permit submittal. The relationship of the historic resource to finished grade must remain
as existing.
7. Any new fence between the historic resource and the street shall be no more than forty-two inches
(42") in height and shall have no less than a solid to void ratio of fifty -percent (50%). The design
for any proposed fence shall be reviewed and approved by staff and monitor prior to building permit
submittal.
8. Once mechanical systems are designed, provide elevations and a roof plan of the historic resource
identifying the location of all vents, flues, FDC and strobe, and mechanical equipment for review
and approval by staff and monitor prior to building permit submittal. Avoid damage to historic
materials and visually intrusive locations. All effort is to be made to minimize placement of any
ground mounted equipment surrounding the historic resource. Location of ground mounted
equipment is to be provided for review as well.
9. Provide cut sheets of all exterior light fixtures for review and approval by staff and monitor prior
to building permit submittal.
10. To relocate the house on the site, the Applicant shall provide a financial security deposit of $30,000
at the time of permit issuance. The submission shall include details on how the relocation will
occur. Upon making a determination that the home was successfully placed on the new foundation,
staff shall return the deposit to the Applicant.
11. All new construction on the site will be of a different color palette than the resource as agreed to
by the applicant.
12. All new construction will be set behind the north face of the historic resource as agreed to by the
applicant.
Section 2: Referral Agency Conditions of Approval
1. The Administrative Review for the full development of the site must include the provision of
a compliant Transportation Impact Assessment (TIA).
2. At building permit the following information will be required:
Utility Plan
• When a site plan is finalized with the additional structures, the site plan will need to
show where a transformer to support the development will be placed. A single phase
transformer with a 5x5 vault may be needed. Provide an easement to accommodate the
transformer with 3' clear zones surrounding the sides and back of the transformer and
10' clear in the front. Alternatively work with COA Electric Dept to determine
available capacity in the transformer in the alley to the west for the full built out site.
• The water main for this property is on the north side of Main St. A new water service
line for this property will require CDOT approval and most likely overnight work. For
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the full build out if fire suppression is needed a new line will most likely be required. It
appears the water service line was installed in 1981 and may be due for an upgrade.
URMP
Applicant will be required to follow the requirements of a major development within the
Urban Runoff Management Plan.
3. A floating sidewalk design will be required along First Street where the existing cottonwoods
are located.
4. The entire grass area along First Street will need to be irrigated throughout the project.
5. Proposed trees specifying species and diameter along First Street south of the walk to the house
will need to be approved by the City Forester.
6. Street trees species and diameter along Main will need to be approved by City Forester.
7. Irrigation of ROW will be required to have a separate zone for trees.
Section 3: Existing Deed Restriction
A voluntary Deed -Restriction encumbers the basement of the historic resource (Reception No. 376974). As
part of the Administrative Review, the Applicant shall work with staff to memorialize an approval to release
the deed -restriction.
Section 4: Material Representations
All material representations and commitments made by the Applicant pursuant to the development proposal
approvals as herein awarded, whether in public hearing or documentation presented before the Community
Development Department, the Historic Preservation Commission, or the Aspen City Council are hereby
incorporated in such plan development approvals and the same shall be complied with as if fully set forth
herein, unless amended by other specific conditions or an authorized authority.
Section 5: Existin Litigation
This Resolution 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 6: Severability
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Resolution is for any reason held
invalid or unconstitutional in a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate,
distinct and independent provision and shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION at its regular meeting on the 26' day of July, 2023.
Approved as to Form:
a arine Johns , Assistant City Attorney
ATTEST:
Mik ea , eputy Ci Clerk
Approved as to Content:
ea�t.
ara hompson, Chair
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