HomeMy WebLinkAboutPresentation.204 S Galena.20220608204 S. Galena Street
Aspen Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)
* Visual representations by CallisonRTKL INC.June 8, 2022
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL
Land Use Approval Request:
•Minor Development (Section 26.415.070.C)
•Commercial Design Review (Section 26.412)
Description:
Lots A, B, and C, Block 94, City and Townsite of
Aspen, Colorado
(PID# 2737-073-40-001)
Current Zoning:
CC (Commercial Core) Historic District
204
EXISTING SITE CONTEXT
204 S. Galena, 2022
Storefront Entry - Context
PROPOSED DESIGN
Proposed West Elevation
Commercial Design Standards/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.
•Enhance visual interest through texture, application, and/or
dimension.
•Be non-reflective, Shiny or glossy materials are not
appropriate as a primary material.
•Have a 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.Existing West Elevation
Verde Alpi Marble Stone
Maiolica Tile
PROPOSED DESIGN
Commercial Design Standards/Guidelines
2.9 (Standard) Recessed entries are required.
•Seta primary entrance back from the front façade a
minimum of 4 feet.
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 façade.
Proposed Entry (Vestibule)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends continuation to restudy the following items:
1.Revise the entry vestibule to be more contextual with other storefront
entrances in the district.
2.Select a cladding material with a color and finish that is traditionally
found in the historic district (Design Guideline 1.23 and 2.14).
3.Revise the dropdown ceiling detail in front of the storefront windows
to better comply with Design Standard 2.11