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Aspen Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)
* Visual representations by Selldorf Architects & Bluegreen July 8, 2020
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL
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Land Use Approval Request:
•Major Development
(Section 26.415.070.D)
•Relocation
(Section 26.415.090)
•Setback Variation
(Section 26.415.110.C)
Description:
Lots K, L and M, Block 48, City and
Townsite of Aspen, Colorado
(PID# 2735-124-17-003)
Current Zoning:
R-6 (Medium-Density Residential)
SITE PLAN
Proposed Site Plan (revised)
Historic Preservation Design Guidelines
4.1 Preserve historically significant doors
•Do not change the position and function of original front doors and primary entrances.
Proposed Landscape Plan
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff Recommends HPC approve the application with conditions:
1.As required in the Conceptual approval, Resolution #5, Series of 2020, design curb heights around the
lightwells to be 6” or less in height.
2.As required in the Conceptual approval, Resolution #5, Series of 2020, obtain a permanent
encroachment license from the Engineering Department to maintain the existing location of the
historic Herbert Bayer fence prior to Building Permit submission.
3.As approved during Conceptual approval, Resolution #5, Series of 2020, a 472 sf floor area bonus is
granted for this proposal.
4.As approved during Conceptual approval, Resolution #5, Series of 2020, the following setback
variations for the proposed garage addition and subgrade level are granted:
•5’ rear yard setback reduction, above and below grade
•2’-7” west side yard setback reduction, above and below grade
•22’-7” combined side yard setback reduction, above and below grade
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
5.Minimize the secondary pathway in scale and width to meet Design Guideline 4.1 and 10.4, to be reviewed and approved by
staff and monitor prior to building permit submission.
6.Restudy the extent of perennial beds around the historic resource and increase areas where sod meets the gravel maintenance
border around the historic structure. Provide this information, along with a schedule identifying all plants to meet Design
Guideline 1.12 and 1.23, for staff and monitor approval prior to building permit submission.
7.The property must provide for two on-site parking spaces, at least 8 ½’ wide by 18’ deep. Provide revised plan prior to building
permit submittal, to be reviewed and approved by staff and monitor.
8.Provide alternative layout and fixtures for outdoor lighting around the hot tub to meet outdoor lighting code, to be reviewed
and approved by staff and monitor prior to building permit submittal.
9.Provide cut sheets for proposed storm windows on the historic resources, to be reviewed and approved by staff and monitor.
10.Staff recommends the applicant continue to communicate with relevant City Departments regarding the final stormwater plan
and maintain all features to have minimal visual impact. Any needed changes to be reviewed and approved by staff and
monitor.
11.Document and investigate historic framing and historic documents before proceeding with restoration/reconstruction of
fenestration and other architectural features, to be reviewed and approved by staff and monitor.
12.Provide financial assurances of $30,000 for the two-story historic home and $15,000 for the one-story historic structure until
set onto new foundations. The financial security is to be provided with the building permit application.
13.The following setback variations are approved for the historic resources:
•2’-5” west side yard setback reduction for the two-story historic structure, above and below grade, and a 2’-10” west
side yard setback reduction for the historic bay window feature.
•18’-9” east side yard setback reduction for the one-story historic structure, above and below grade.