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RESOLUTION #__, SERIES OF 2020
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (HPC)
GRANTING CONCEPTUAL MAJOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW, RELOCATION, SETBACK
VARIATIONS, PARKING REDUCTION, AND DIMENSIONAL VARIANCES FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 134 EAST BLEEKER, LOT S AND THE EAST ½ OF LOT R,
BLOCK 65, CITY AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN, COLORADO
PARCEL ID: 2737-073-15-002
WHEREAS, the applicant, Otis Real Estate Holdings, LLC, c/o Good Property Company,
represented by BendonAdams, has requested HPC approval for Conceptual Major
Development, Relocation, Setback Variations, Parking Reduction and Dimensional Variances
for the property located at 134 East Bleeker, Lot S and the East ½ of Lot R, Block 65, City and
Townsite of Aspen, Colorado; and
WHEREAS, Section 26.415.070 of the Municipal Code states that “no building or structure
shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, relocated or improved involving a
designated historic property or district until plans or sufficient information have been
submitted to the Community Development Director and approved in accordance with the
procedures established for their review;” and
WHEREAS, for Conceptual Major Development Review, the HPC must review the
application, a staff analysis report and the evidence presented at a hearing to determine the
project’s conformance with the City of Aspen Historic Preservation Design Guidelines per
Section 26.415.070.D.3.b.2 and 3 of the Municipal Code and other applicable Code Sections.
The HPC may approve, disapprove, approve with conditions or continue the application to
obtain additional information necessary to make a decision to approve or deny; and
WHEREAS, for approval of Relocation, the application shall meet the requirements of Aspen
Municipal Code Section 26.415.090.C, Relocation of a Designated Property; and
WHEREAS, for approval of Setback Variations, the application shall meet the requirements of
Aspen Municipal Code Section 26.415.110.C, Setback Variations; and
WHEREAS, for approval of Parking Reduction of one space and waive cash-in-lieu, the
application shall meet the requirements of Aspen Municipal Code Section 26.415.110.D,
Parking and Aspen Municipal Code Section 26.515.080, Parking Special Review; and
WHEREAS, for approval of Dimensional Variances, the application shall meet the
requirements of Aspen Municipal Code Section 26.314.040; and
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WHEREAS, Community Development Department staff reviewed the application for
compliance with the applicable review standards and recommends restudy; and
WHEREAS, HPC reviewed the project on March 11, 2020. HPC considered the application,
the staff memo and public comments, and found the proposal consistent with the review
standards and granted approval with conditions by a vote of __ to __.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That HPC hereby approves Conceptual Major Development, Relocation, Setback Variations,
Parking Reduction and Dimensional Variances for 134 East Bleeker, Lot S and the East ½ of Lot R,
Block 65, City and Townsite of Aspen, CO as follows:
Section 1: Conceptual Major Development Review, Relocation, Setback Variations, Parking
Reduction and Dimensional Variances.
HPC hereby approves Conceptual Major Development, Relocation, Setback Variations, Parking
Reduction and Dimensional Variances as proposed with the with the following conditions:
1. The following setback variations are approved for the existing historic secondary
resource:
• 8’-4” rear yard setback reduction
• 3’-3” east side yard setback reduction
2. Restudy the addition to achieve design compatibility as outlined in Design Guideline
10.6.
3. Remove the connecting addition on the west elevation of the historic secondary
structure to meet Design Guideline 8.2.
4. Restudy the design to provide for one full parking space on site.
5. Restudy the configuration of the front walkway leading to the historic porch and
ensure it is the primary entrance to the single-family home.
6. Design the lightwell curb height to be 6” or less in height.
7. Work closely with relevant City Departments regarding the sidewalk and placement of
the waterlines for the property.
Section 2: Material Representations
All material representations and commitments made by the Applicant pursuant to the
development proposal approvals as herein awarded, whether in public hearing or
documentation presented before the Community Development Department, the Historic
Preservation Commission, or the Aspen City Council are hereby incorporated in such plan
development approvals and the same shall be complied with as if fully set forth herein, unless
amended by other specific conditions or an authorized authority.
Section 3: Existing Litigation
This Resolution shall not affect any existing litigation and shall not operate as an abatement of
any action or proceeding now pending under or by virtue of the ordinances repealed or
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amended as herein provided, and the same shall be conducted and concluded under such
prior ordinances.
Section 4: Severability
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Resolution is for any
reason held invalid or unconstitutional in a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall
be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and shall not affect the validity of
the remaining portions thereof.
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION at its regular meeting on the __ day of ______________, 2020.
Approved as to Form: Approved as to Content:
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Andrea Bryan, Assistant City Attorney Gretchen Greenwood, Chair
ATTEST:
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Wes Graham, Deputy City Clerk