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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPresentation.121 W Bleeker.20210323121 West Bleeker Aspen Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) * Visual representations by 1 FRIDAY March 23, 2021 CURRENT CONDITIONS 121 West Bleeker, 2021 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) •Height Calculation Variation (Section 26.575.020.F.4.j) •Floor Area Bonus (Section 26.415.110.F) Description: The East ½of Lot C, all of Lot D, and the West ½of Lot E, Block 58, City and Townsite of Aspen, Colorado (PID# 2735-124-39-003) Current Zoning: R-6 (Medium-Density Residential) 121 HISTORIC BACKGROUND 121 West Bleeker, 2000Sanborn Map, 1904 HISTORIC LANDMARK East Elevation West Elevation SITE PLANNING Proposed Site Plan NEW ADDITION Proposed North (front) Elevation Proposed West Elevation BENEFITS REQUEST Setback Variation Request -5’ rear yard setback reduction for subgrade addition and above grade deck on top of garage -3’-10” east side yard setback reduction for proposed mechanical equipment -3’-10” west side yard setback reduction for exterior staircase -10’ combined side yard setback reduction Proposed Site Plan 250 sf Floor Area Bonus Request -Restudy the massing of the new addition Variation on Measuring Height for Light Wells over 100 s.f. -Proposed light well is significantly setback from Bleeker Street -Provides generous daylighting to subgrade space STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends continuation to restudy the following: 1.Restudy the building footprint and massing of the new addition, specifically the area that extends to the west side of the lot, to meet Design Guidelines 10.8 and 10.10 and reduce setback variations. 2.Reduce the proposed patio on the west side of the lot to allow vegetation to surround the historic landmark, and remove or relocate the proposed fire feature and BBQ to zoning compliant locations. 3.Work with relevant City Departments regarding comments related to the transformer, new water line and the stormwater mitigation plan.