HomeMy WebLinkAboutResponse to CDS an Historic Preservation Design Guidelines
March 16, 2022
Subject: Responses to Commercial Design Standards and Historic Preservation Design
Guidelines
Gucci – 204 S. Galena Street, Aspen, CO 81611; Remodel
To Whom It May Concern:
We have reviewed the Commercial Design Standards and Historic Preservation Design Guidelines
and prepared the attached responses and clarification (see below) for your consideration. Please
review our responses and if any additional information is required please feel free to reach out to
our office. Please see the bolded Response.
Documents reviewed:
“Commercial, Lodging, and Historic District Design Standards”
“Historic Preservation Design Guidelines”
Commercial, Lodging, and Historic District Design Standards
Pp. Standards CallisonRTKL Response
1.1 All projects shall provide a context
study.
Please refer to sheet G‐100, relationship to
streetscape and retail context documented.
1.2 All projects shall respond to the
traditional street grid.
No change in orientation to the street grid
proposed in scope of work.
1.9 Minimize the visual impacts of
parking.
No on‐site parking available, only street
parking. No change proposed.
1.11 A minimum building height
difference of 2 feet from immediately
adjacent buildings is required.
No change to existing building height
proposed.
1.14 Commercial entrances shall be at
the sidewalk level and oriented to the
street.
No commercial entrance orientated towards S
Galena Street, please refer to elevation 01, on
sheet A‐300.
1.15 Incorporate an internal airlock or
air curtain into first floor commercial
space.
Confirmed, interior air curtain to be provided
and will be submitted under separate interior
renovation permit.
1.17 ATMs and vending machines visible
from the street are prohibited.
No ATM or vending machine on premises.
1.22 Complete and accurate
identification of materials is required.
Please refer to sheet A‐500 for identification
of all proposed materials for your
consideration.
1.23 Building materials shall have these
features:…
Proposed materials convey visual interest and
engagement. Please refer to sheet A‐500 for
concept rendering.
1.25 Architecture that reflects corporate
branding of the tenant is not permitted.
The only proposed “branding” would be the
two exterior logo signs “GUCCI” for your
consideration.
1.27 Trash and recycle service areas shall
be colocated along an alleyway where
one exists, and screened from view with
a fence or door.
Confirmed.
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1.29 Delivery areas shall be located
along an alleyway where one exists.
Confirmed.
1.30 Mechanical equipment, ducts, and
vents shall be accommodated internally
within the building and/or co‐located on
the roof.
Confirmed, no change to existing mechanical
equipment.
1.32 Transformer location and size are
dictated by City and utility company
standards and codes.
Confirmed, N/A.
1.33 All remodel projects shall meet
Standards 1.22 and 1.23.
Confirmed.
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Pedestrian Amenity Not applicable.
2.1 Maintain the alignment of facades at
the property line.
Confirmed, no proposed change.
2.9 Recessed entries are required. Entry is recessed.
2.11 Maintain a floor to ceiling height of
12 to 15 feet for the first floor and 9 feet
for the second floor.
Confirmed, proposed interior ceiling height to
be 12’‐15’ minimum. Interior renovation
permit to be filed as a separate permit.
4.4 Maintain a minimum floor to ceiling
height of 10 feet for the first floor and 9
feet for the second floor.
Confirmed, proposed interior ceiling height to
be 12’‐15’ minimum. Interior renovation
permit to be filed as a separate permit.
Historic Preservation Design Guidelines
Pp. Standards CallisonRTKL Response
1.1 All projects shall respect the historic
development pattern or context of the
block, neighborhood or district.
Confirmed.
1.5 Maintain the historic hierarchy of
spaces.
Confirmed, no proposed change.
2.1 Preserve original building materials. Existing sandstone preserved. New matching
sandstone base/sills proposed.
2.2 The finish of materials should be as it
would have existed historically.
Existing sandstone preserved. New matching
sandstone base/sills proposed.
2.3 Match the original material in
composition, scale and finish when
replacing materials on primary surfaces.
Existing sandstone preserved. New matching
sandstone base/sills proposed.
3.1 Preserve the functional and
decorative features of a historic window.
Confirmed.
3.2 Preserve the position, number, and
arrangement of historic windows in a
building wall.
Confirmed, though we are proposing
relocating the proposed entry “bay”, please
refer to elevation 01, on sheet A‐300.
3.5 Preserve the size and proportion of a
historic window opening.
Confirmed.
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6.2 When disassembly of a historic
element is necessary for its restoration,
use methods that minimize damage to
the original material.
Existing sandstone preserved. New matching
sandstone base/sills proposed.
12.1 Address accessibility compliance
requirements while preserving character
defining features of historic buildings
and districts.
New proposed ADA ramp at entry 1:12 slope,
no handrails required as elevation change is
less than 6” ht.
12.4 Minimize the visual impacts of
utilitarian areas, such as mechanical
equipment and trash storage.
Confirmed, no change proposed.
12.6 Signs should not obscure or damage
historic building fabric.
Confirmed, signage not installed on historic
building fabric.
12.7 Sign lighting must be subtle and
concealed.
Confirmed, signage lighting to be “halo” type.
12.8 Locate signs to be subordinate to
the building design.
Confirmed.
Thank you,
Ho Cheuk Choi
Associate Principal
CallisonRTKL Inc.