HomeMy WebLinkAboutPresentation.135 W Francis.20220223135 W. Francis Street
Aspen Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)
* Visual representations by Kim Raymond Architects + Interiors February 23, 2022
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL
Land Use Approval Request:
•Major Development (Section 26.415.070.D)
•Relocation (Section 26.415.090)
•Setback Variation (Section 26.415.110.C)
•Floor Area Bonus (Section 26.415.110.F)
Description:
Lot A and the West One-Half of Lot B, Block 56,
City and Townsite of Aspen, Colorado (PID#
2735-124-21-001)
Current Zoning:
R-6 (Medium-Density Residential)
135
HISTORIC BACKGROUND
135 W. Francis, 1963Sanborn Map, 1904
LANDSCAPE PLAN
Proposed Landscape Plan
233 W. Bleeker, 1960s
Source: Applicant’s application
STORMWATER MITIGATION PLAN
Proposed Stormwater Mitigation Plan
1.8 Consider stormwater quality needs
early in the design process
•…Stormwater facilities and conveyances
located in front of a landmark should
have minimal visual impact when viewed
from the public right of way.
Historic Preservation Design Guidelines
RESPONSE TO COMMENTS
Conditions for Approval:
•3 – Provide Fence Details
•4 – Light fixture for resource
•5 – Garage door material
•6 – FDC hook-up strobe location
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval with the following conditions:
1)Continue to work with all relevant City Departments to finalize the stormwater mitigation and
drainage plans. Provide details for the water quality vault cover and the drain basin near the
historic resource, to be reviewed and approved by staff & monitor prior to building permit
submission.
2)Work with City staff on the details of the Preservation Plan to ensure accurate restoration of
historic features, particularly the front entry porch.
3)Provide final details for the proposed fence for staff and monitor review.
4)Provide cutsheets for a front light fixture on the historic home, to be reviewed and approved
by staff and monitor.
5)Provide details regarding the material selection for the garage door, to be reviewed and
approved by staff and monitor.
6)Provide location of fire department connection (FDC) hook-up and strobe to be reviewed for
visual impact by staff and monitor.