HomeMy WebLinkAbout233 W Bleeker_20220223233 West Bleeker Street
Aspen Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)
* Visual representations by Brandon Architects, INC February 23, 2022
CURRENT CONDITIONS
233 W. 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)
•Floor Area Bonus (Section 26.415.110.F)
Description:
Lot A, B, and C, Block 51, City and Townsite of
Aspen, Colorado
(PID# 2737-073-20-014)
Current Zoning/ Use:
R-6 (Medium-Density Residential)
2 detached Single Family Units
233
HISTORIC BACKGROUND
Sanborn Map, 1904 233 W. Bleeker, 1963
Source: Aspen Historical Society
NEW ADDITION
Revised North Elevation Proposed North Elevation
Revised South ElevationProposed South Elevation
HISTORIC LANDMARK - ALTERATIONS
Revised West Elevation 233 W. Bleeker, 1955
Source: Aspen Historical Society
BENEFITS REQUEST
Setback Variation Request
-West side yard setback reduction
by 2’ for historic bay window
Rendering of front elevation
(facing Bleeker Street)
500 sf Floor Area Bonus Request
-Request for maximum allowable
bonus (9,000 sf lot)
-Staff finds the criteria are met
with the re-design
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval with the following conditions:
1.Provide details related to the proposed drain basins at the foreground of the property for Final review. Applicant will need to
continue working with all relevant City Departments regarding stormwater mitigation and site drainage.
2.Provide a detailed roof plan showing the location of gutters, downspouts, snow clips and vents, for Final review.
3.Provide a detailed Preservation Plan including documentation of existing conditions, investigation of historic
framing and materials, and proposed restoration/treatments. This document will first be reviewed by staff and
monitor prior to building permit submission but will be considered an iterative document that helps guide the
restoration efforts.
4.A 500 s.f. Floor Area Bonus is granted for the approved design. 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 ha future request.
5.The following setback variations for the proposed addition is granted:
•2’ east side yard setback reduction for the historic bay window.
6.As part of the approval to relocate the historic house on the site, the applicant will be required to provide a financial security
of $30,000 until the house is set on the new foundation. The financial security is to be provided with the building permit
application, along with a detailed description of the house relocation approach.
7.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.