HomeMy WebLinkAbout308 E Hopkins_HPC LUA_Written Description_2023-05-24May 24, 2023
Re: 308 E Hopkins Ave
City of Aspen Historic Preservation
HPC Certificate of No Negative Effect Review
Dear Kirsten Armstrong,
The proposed modifications and maintenance updates to the building located at 308 East Hopkins Avenue are
relatively minor and do not significantly alter the overall building character, mass, or fenestration sizes. The
building was completed circa 2008/09 and is not a historic structure but resides in the Aspen Commercial Core
and is subject to Aspen HPC review. We are seeking a Certificate of No Negative Effect for these proposed
changes. In addition to the following summary, please refer to the accompanying drawings, material and
product specifications.
The following summarizes the proposed modifications and updates to the building:
■ All exterior steel elements on the Hopkins -facing facade and adjacent east and west facades are to be
repainted. Ornamentation applied to the steel by the previous restaurant occupant is to be removed.
• Veneer panels immediately above the street level fenestration are to be repainted.
■ All existing commercial storefront and entrances at the street level are to be replaced with new energy -
compliant steel frame storefronts. The entrances to both basement and street level restaurants are to be
replaced with an energy -compliant solid door to the basement commercial space and an energy -
compliant glazed door with steel side panels to the street level commercial space.
■ The west -facing windows at the street level are to be removed and infilled with materials matching the
adjacent walls.
• The stone veneer beneath the existing street level storefront windows is to be replaced with brick
veneer. Some existing brick veneer at the patio is to be replaced with new brick veneer.
■ The existing flagstone pavers at the patio and street level restaurant entrance are to be replaced with
new brick pavers.
■ Wall sconces at both restaurant entrances to be replaced with new sconces.
■ The existing fabric canopy cover and east panels at the patio are to be replaced with new fabric
canopy and panels.
■ The damaged exterior wood soffits are to be replaced with new wood board soffits.
■ The exterior patio heaters are to remain.
■ The flagstone pavers at the east entrance to the residences are to remain.
The following summarizes the proposed furniture features for the site:
■ New planters are to be located along the patio perimeter.
■ New benches and side tables are to be located within the landscape strip between the sidewalk and
street.
Best regards,
Brian West, RA, NCARB
Senior Project Architect
CHARLES CUNNIFFE ARCHITECTS
610 FAST HYMAN AVENUE ASPEN COLORADO 81611 TEL 970 925 5590 FASC 970 925 5076 CCAASPEN COM