HomeMy WebLinkAboutMCC Pool Remodel_Exhibit D Insubstantial Amendment_Commercial DesignExhibit D:
Commercial Design Review
Review Criteria
26.412.060. Review Criteria.
An application for commercial design review may be approved, approved with conditions or
denied based on conformance with the following criteria:
A. Guidelines and Standards
1. The Commercial, Lodging and Historic District Design Standards and Guidelines
are met as determined by the appropriate Commission. The Standards and
Guidelines include design review criteria that are to be used to determine whether
the application is appropriate.
Staff Finding: The proposed exterior alteration complies with all relevant Commercial, Lodging,
and Historic District Design Standards and Guidelines as determined by the Community
Development Director. Staff finds this criterion to be met.
2. All applicable standards in the Commercial, Lodging and Historic District Design
Standards and Guidelines shall be met unless granted a Variation pursuant to
Section 26.412.040.D, Variations.
Staff Finding: No variations are required, Staff finds this criterion to be not applicable.
3. Not every guideline will apply to each project, and some balancing of the guidelines
must occur on a case-by-case basis. The applicable Commission must:
a. determine that a sufficient number of the relevant guidelines are adequately
met in order to approve a project proposal;
b. weigh the applicable guidelines with the practicality of the measure.
Staff Finding: The Community Development Director identified the appropriate and relevant
guidelines that applied to the project and the proposed alteration complies with all guidelines.
Staff finds this criterion to be met.
Pedestrian Amenity
The proposed development meets the requirements of Section 26.412.070, Pedestrian Amenity.
Staff Finding: Not applicable.
Commercial Design Guidelines:
Materials and Details:
1.22 Complete and accurate identification of materials is required.
Staff Finding: Proposed materials are accurately identified and are consistent with the current
design. The proposed alteration changes from fixed windows to operable doors but maintain
consistency with the current exterior of the building. Staff finds this criterion to be met.
1.23 Building Materials shall have these features:
• Convey the quality and range of materials found in the current block context or seen
historically in the Character Area.
Exhibit D:
Commercial Design Review
Review Criteria
• Convey pedestrian scale.
• Enhance visual interest through texture, application, and/or dimension.
• Be non-reflective. Shiny or glossy materials are not appropriate as a primary material.
• Have proven durability and weathering characteristics within Aspen’s climate.
• A material with an integral color shall be a neutral color. Some variation is allowed for
secondary materials.
Staff Finding: All proposed materials meet the requirements of this section. Staff finds this
criterion to be met.
1.34 Consider updating windows, doors, and/or primary entrances to better relate to the character
area and pedestrian experience.
Staff Finding: the proposed renovation is contemplated to allow guests to move from the pool area
to pool bar more easily, improving the pedestrian experience. Staff finds this criterion to be met.
1.35 Design alterations to relate to the existing building style and form that may remain.
Staff finding: The proposed alteration is designed to match existing conditions. Staff finds this
criterion to be met.