HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.129-24RESOLUTION NO. I29
(SERIES OF 2024)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ASPEN CITY COUNCIL DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER REGARDING ADDITIONAL DESIGN AND PROGRAMMING
DIRECTION FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCHEMATIC DESIGN, ASSOCIATED
WITH THE REMODEL AND REUSE PLAN FOR ARMORY HALL
(I30 S. GALENA STREET)
WHEREAS, the city is planning for the future remodel and reuse of the former city hall
(AKA Armory Hall) building; and,
WHEREAS, city staff seeks direction on the what uses should be programmed into the
project and certain design considerations for the building and site; and,
WHEREAS, City Council discussed these issues at a work session on August 19th, providing
guidance on programming and design direction for Armory Hall via the passage of Resolution No.
93 (Series of 2004); and, A r $y
WHEREAS, the consultant team has continued to progress the design based on the previous
direction and looks to confirm the progress presented at the October S. 2024, regular meeting in order
to finalize the Schematic Design; and,
WHEREAS, this Resolution confirms direction provided to the City Manager for advancing
the Schematic Design and next steps for the Armory.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ASPEN AS FOLLOWS.
Section 1: Confirmation of Requested Council Direction:
The design for the remodel should include:
1. Design and Programming. The current mix of uses proposed adequately addresses City Council's
expectations and are supported to be fmalized in the Schematic Design. These changes and further
programming development include.
A. Providing a large community space on the lower level. The provision of three food
vendors, a reduced bar footprint, retail point of sale or `grab and go' on the main level, as
well as seating options. The mezzanine will include a lounge area, a game area, and a
small meeting room. The upper level will include two kitchens, a primary bar, and dining
and seating opportunities.
2. Visitor Center. Aone-story addition along the north facade is the preferred design solution for
location of a visitor center.
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3. Facade Development. The current design direction of maintaining the primacy of the Galena
Street facade by providing a modest one-story addition that is set back from it, selectively
updating the Hopkins Avenue facade by increasing the window openings to the ground on bays
1 and 2, opening up bays 3, 4 and 5, providing an opening on the east facade as well as a vestibule
entry into the building, and providing a new canopy along the northwest corner is the preferred
design direction.
4. Public Realm: Conner Park/Hopkins Avenue. The expanded parkway and concept for Conner
Park is supported.
5. Operations. An operator model or licensee model is the preferred operations model for Armory
Hall.
INTRODUCED READ AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Aspen on the 8tn
day of October 2024.
Torre, Mayor
I, Nicole Henning, duly appointed and acting City Clerk do certify that the foregoing is a true and
accurate copy of that resolution adopted by the City Council of the C'ty of Aspen, Colorado, at a
meeting held, October 8, 2024.
Nicole Henning, City
Exhibit A: Floor Plans and Renderings from October 8, 2024
Resolution 129-2024
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