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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPresentation.121 W Bleeker.20210526121 West Bleeker Aspen Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) * Visual representations by 1 FRIDAY May 26, 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 ½ of Lot C, all of Lot D, and the West ½ of 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 Revised Site Plan NEW ADDITION Proposed North (front) Elevation Revised North (front) Elevation NEW ADDITION Historic Preservation Design Guidelines 9.6 Minimize the visual impact of lightwells •The size of any lightwell that faces a street should be minimized. •Lightwells must be placed so that they are not immediately adjacent to character defining features, such as a front porch. •Lightwells must be protected with a flat grate, rather than a railing or may not be visible from a street. •Lightwells that face a street must abut the building foundation and generally may not “float” in the landscape except where they are screened, or on a AspenModern site. Revised Site Plan with skylight feature BENEFITS REQUEST Setback Variation Request -5’ rear yard setback reduction for the addition above and below grade, as represented in the approved application -3’-10” east side yard setback reduction for the proposed mechanical equipment -8’-9” combined side yard setback reduction for the new addition and the mechanical equipment as represented in the approved application Proposed Site Plan Floor Area Bonus Request -Floor area bonus request of 205 s.f. meets the criteria with this proposed design. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval with the following conditions: 1.Work with relevant City Departments regarding comments related to the transformer, new water line and the stormwater mitigation plan. Minimize visual impact of stormwater features in the foreground of the historic resource. 2.The lightwell abutting the historic resource must have a curb height of 6” or less. 3.Reduce the overall size of the lightwell feature abutting the east side of the new addition. 4.The front walkway material must be concrete, brick, or red sandstone pavers, and no more than 3’ in width. 5.Provide a detailed roof plan showing the location of gutters, downspouts, snow clips and vents, for Final review. 6.A 205 s.f. floor area bonus is granted for the approved design as represented. All calculations will be confirmed during building permit review. Bonus floor area not used for this project will be forfeited and must be earned through a future request. 7.The following setback variations for the proposed addition are granted: 5’ rear yard setback reduction for the addition above and below grade, as represented in the approved application 3’-10” east side yard setback reduction for the proposed mechanical equipment 8’-9” combined side yard setback reduction for the new addition and the mechanical equipment as represented in the approved application