HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution.233WBleeker.20220112HPC Resolution #__, Series of 2022
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RESOLUTION #__, SERIES OF 2022
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (HPC)
GRANTING CONCEPTUAL MAJOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW, RELOCATION,
SETBACK VARIATIONS AND A FLOOR AREA BONUS FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 233 WEST BLEEKER STREET, LOTS A, B, AND C, BLOCK 51, CITY
AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN, COLORADO
PARCEL ID: 2735-124-40-001
WHEREAS, the applicant, 233 West Bleeker Lots ABC LLC, represented by BendonAdams,
has requested HPC approval for Conceptual Major Development, Relocation, Setback Variations
and a Floor Area Bonus for the property located at 233 West Bleeker Street, Lots A, B, and C,
Block 51, 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. As a
historic landmark, the site is exempt from Residential Design Standards review. 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, Relocation; 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 Floor Area Bonus, the application shall meet the requirements of
Aspen Municipal Code Section 26.415.110.F, Floor Area Bonus; and
WHEREAS, Community Development Department staff reviewed the application for
compliance with applicable review standards and recommends continuation; and
WHEREAS, HPC reviewed the project on January 12, 2022. HPC considered the application,
the staff memo and public comment, and found the proposal consistent with the review standards
and granted approval with conditions by a vote of __-__.
HPC Resolution #__, Series of 2022
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That HPC hereby approves Conceptual Major Development, Relocation, Setback Variations and
Floor Area Bonus for 233 West Bleeker Street, Lots A, B, and C, Block 51, City and Townsite of
Aspen, CO as follows:
Section 1: Conceptual Major Development, Relocation, Setback Variations and a Floor Area
Bonus.
HPC hereby approves Conceptual Major Development, Relocation, Setback Variations and Floor
Area Bonus as proposed with the following conditions:
1.) Work closely with all relevant City Departments to meet all requirements regarding the
transformer, existing easements, and parking requirements for Final Review. Three
parking spaces need to be provided on-site for the two detached dwelling units proposed
on the property.
2.) Provide a more detailed storm water mitigation plan following discussion with relevant
City Departments for Final Review. No visible stormwater infrastructure to be seen in the
foreground of the historic resource.
3.) Provide a detailed Preservation Plan including existing conditions documenting
investigation of historic framing and proposed treatment, to be reviewed by staff and
monitor prior to building permit submission.
4.) Provide a detailed roof plan showing the locations of gutters, downspouts, snow clips and
vents for Final Review.
5.) Lightwells and similar features abutting the historic structures must have a reduced curb
height 6” or less to minimize obstruction of historic material.
6.) Provide financial assurances of $30,000 for the relocation of the historic home onto a new
basement foundation, to be provided prior to building permit submission.
7.) A 500 sf floor area bonus is granted for the approved design.
8.) The following setback variation for the proposed addition is granted:
a. 2’-0” west side yard setback reduction for the historic bay window on the two-
story historic home.
9.) A development application for a Final Development Plan shall be submitted within one
(1) year of the date of approval of a Conceptual Development Plan. Failure to file such an
application within this time period shall render null and void the approval of the
Conceptual Development Plan. The Historic Preservation Commission may, at its sole
discretion and for good cause shown, grant a one-time extension of the expiration date for
a Conceptual Development Plan approval for up to six (6) months provided a written
request for extension is received no less than thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date.
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.
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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 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 12th day of January, 2022.
Approved as to Form: Approved as to Content:
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Katharine Johnson, Assistant City Attorney Kara Thompson, Chair
ATTEST:
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Mike Sear, Deputy City Clerk