HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit D_Change in Use_1998MEMORANDUM
TO: Julie Ann Woods, Interim Community Development Director
FROM: Amy Guthrie, Historic Preservation Officer
RE: GMQS Exemption by Community Development Director for Change in
Use of a Historic Landmark, 320 W. Main Street, Smith-Elisha House
DATE: October 8, 1998
CC: Sara Thomas, Zoning Officer
SUMMARY: Staff recommends approval of this change in use from office to residential
within a designated historic landmark.
LOCATION: 320 W. Main Street, Lots N, O, and P, Block 44, City and Townsite of
Aspen. Note that the application refers only to the Smith-Elisha House and not the
existing barn on the property.
ZONING: "O," Office.
APPLICANT: Caroline and Scott McDonald.
STAFF REVIEW: Section 26.102.040.A.1.b.3 of the Municipal Code provides a
GMQS Exemption by the Community Development Director for the "Change in Use" of
a designated historic landmark which does not increase the building's existing floor area
ratio. The applicant proposes to convert existing office space into a residential unit.
In order to grant a GMQS exemption, the Community Development Director must find
that the following standard is met:
3. The change in use of a historic landmark which does not increase the
building's existing floor area ratio.
Response: The applicant will renovate the interior of the building, but no alterations
which affect existing FAR are planned.
Staff recommends this GMQS Exemption be granted without conditions.
I approve GMQS Exemption for a Change in Use from office to residential for
320 W. Main Street, also known as the Smith-Elisha House, a designated historic
landmark.
Ju ' Woods, Interim Community Development Director Date