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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibitA.CommericalGuidelinesCriteria Page 1 of 3 Exhibit A Commercial Design Guidelines Criteria Staff Findings 26.412.060. Commercial Design: Review Criteria. An application for commercial design review may be approved, approved with conditions or denied based on conformance with the following criteria: A. Guidelines and Standards 1. The Commercial, Lodging, and Historic District Design Standards and Guidelines are met as determined by the appropriate Commission. The Standards and Guidelines include design review criteria that are to be used to determine whether the application is appropriate. 2. All applicable standards in the Commercial, Lodging and Historic District Design Standards and Guidelines shall be met unless granted a Variation pursuant to Section 26.412.040.D, Variations. Relevant Commercial, Lodging, and Historic District Design Standards and Guidelines: 1.23 (Standard) Building materials shall have these features: • Convey the quality and range of materials found in the current block context or seen historically in the Character Area. • Convey pedestrian scale. General: Materials and Details MET NOT MET 1.23 Building materials shall have these features (listed): see standard below for details.NOT MET 1.24 Introducing a material, material application, or material finish to the existing streetscape may be approved by HPC or P&Z if the following criteria are met (listed): see guideline below for details.NOT MET 1.25 Architecture that reflects corporate branding of the tenant is not permitted.MET Commercial Core (CC) Historic District: Rehabilitation - Building Materials MET NOT MET 2.9 Recessed entries are required. 2.11 Maintain a floor to ceiling height of 12 to 15 feet for the first floor and 9 feet for the secound floor.NOT MET 2.13 Street level commercial storefronts should be predominately transparent glass.MET 2.14 Architectural details should reinforce historic context and meet at least two of the following qualities (listed): see guideline below for details.NOT MET CONDITION Commerical, Lodging, and Historic District Design Standards and Guidelines Review Criteria for 204 S. Galena Street The applicant requests Minor Development approval to introduce new building materials, make changes to existing fenestration, and redesign the entry vestible. The proposed design must meet all applicable Standardas and Guidelines. Page 2 of 3 • Enhance visual interest through texture, application, and/or dimension. • Be non-reflective. Shiny or glossy materials are not appropriate as a primary material. • Have proven durability and weathering characteristics within Aspen’s climate. • A material with an integral color shall be a neutral color. Some variation is allowed for secondary materials. 1.24 (Guideline) Introducing a material, material application, or material finish to the existing streetscape may be approved by HPC or P&Z if the following criteria are met: • Innovative building design. • Creative material application that positively contributes to the streetscape. • Environmentally sustainable building practice. • Proven durability. 1.25 (Standard) Architecture that reflects corporate branding of the tenant is not permitted. 2.9 (Standard) Recessed entries are required. • Set a primary entrance back from the front façade a minimum of 4 feet. • Alternative options that define an entry and reinforce the rhythm of recessed entryways may be considered. • For corner lots, primary entries must face front lot line as determined by the Land Use Code and/or be located in the chamfered corner where applicable. 2.11 (Standard) Maintain a floor to ceiling height of 12 to 15 feet for the first floor and 9 feet for the second floor. • The ability to vary this requirement shall be based on demonstration of historic precedent amongst adjacent landmarks. Storefronts should be taller than the upper floors. • The floor to ceiling height of the first floor may be dropped to 9 feet after the first 25 feet of building depth from a street facing facade. 2.13 (Guideline) Street level commercial storefronts should be predominately transparent glass. • Window design, including the presence or absence of mullions, has a significant influence on architectural expression. Avoid windows which suggest historic styles or building types that are not part of Aspen’s story. 2.14 (Guideline) Architectural details should reinforce historic context and meet at least two of the following qualities. • Color or finish traditionally found downtown. • Texture to create visual interest, especially for larger buildings. • Traditional material: Brick, stone, metal and wood. • Traditional application: for example, a running bond for masonry. Page 3 of 3 Staff Findings: The applicable section of the design guidelines for this proposal are as follows: General Section and the Commercial Core (CC) Historic District Section. Design Guideline/Standards 1,23, 1.24, and 2.14 regarding the introduction of new material is not met. The proposed marble and maiolica tiles do not have material qualities found in the district, nor are utilized in the Commercial Core. Design Standard 2.9 addresses recessed entries. The applicant proposes a recessed entry that is more than the minimum 4ft. in depth, however, staff finds the design of the entry departs from the surrounding context and recommends restudy for better compliance. Design Standard 2.11 regarding the floor to ceiling height is not met. The proposed drop-down ceiling detail located directly in front of the windows creates the appearance of a reduced storefront window in terms of height. Staff recommends restudy.