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HomeMy WebLinkAbout110_Neale_2020_10_14110 Neale Avenue Aspen Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) * Visual representations by Forum Phi October 14, 2020 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL Land Use Approval Received: •HPC Resolution #15, Series of 2020 (HPC Meeting July 22, 2020) Land Use Approval Request: •Final Major Development (Section 26.415.070.D) Description: •Lot 2, As shown on the Subdivision Exemption Plat of 114 Neale/17 Queen Historic Lot Split, City and Townsite of Aspen, Colorado (PID# 2737-073 -83-002) Current Zoning: •R-15A (Moderate-Density Residential) 110 LANDSCAPE PLAN Proposed Landscape Plan Historic Preservation Design Guidelines 1.22 When a new retaining wall is necessary, its height and visibility should be minimized. •All wall materials, including veneer and mortar, will be reviewed on a case by case basis and should be compatible with the palette used on the historic structure. BUILDING MATERIALS Historic Preservation Design Guidelines 11.6 Design a new structure to be recognized as a product of its time. •Consider these three aspects of a new building; form, materials, and fenestration. A project must relate strongly to the historic resource at least two of these elements. Departing from the historic resource in one of these categories allows for creativity and a contemporary design response. •When choosing to relate to materials, use materials that appear similar in scale and finish to those used historically on the site and use building materials that contribute to a traditional sense of human scale. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval with the following conditions: 1.Proposed stone landscape wall to be removed and/or minimized to the greatest extent possible to only in areas that retention is needed, using stones and techniques that have historic precedent, to be reviewed and approved by staff and monitor prior to Building Permit submission. 2.Select a masonry veneer for the home that better relates to the local context and use historic techniques that have historic precedent, to be reviewed and approved by staff and monitor prior to Building Permit submission. 3.Reduce the number of exterior light fixtures around the property, specifically in areas that have high visibility from the right-of-way, to be reviewed and approved by staff and monitor prior to installation. 4.Coordinate with all relevant City Departments regarding stormwater mitigation, tree removal, allowed development in tree driplines, and code compliance of features located in the setbacks. HPC project monitor approval will be sought as needed. 5.Proposed planting list must comply with the Water Efficiency Landscape Standards (WELS). 6.Provide a finalized landscape and lighting plan for review and approval by staff and monitor prior to Building Permit submission. 7.Three years vested rights shall be established by the date on which a Development Order is issued by the Community Development Department.