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REGULAR MEETING HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2022
Vice Chair Halferty opened the regular meeting of the Aspen Historic Preservation Commission at
4:35pm.
Commissioners in attendance: Jeffrey Halferty, Roger Moyer, Jodi Surfas, Peter Fornell and Barb
Pitchford.
Staff present:
Amy Simon, Planning Director (virtual)
Sarah Yoon, Historic Preservation Planner
Kate Johnson, Assistant City Attorney
Mike Sear, Deputy City Clerk
Risa Rushmore, Administrative Assistant
MINUTES: Mr. Fornell motioned to approve the minutes from 8/10/22 and 8/24/22. Mr. Moyer
seconded. All in favor, motion passes.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS: Mr. Moyer made some comments related to dark sky issues. He
talked about the amount of birds that are killed at night flying into a lit window. He wanted to make
sure these aspects are taking into account when making decisions.
Mr. Halferty thanked Ms. Yoon for all her hard work and wished her luck in her new job in California.
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: Mr. Fornell mentioned that he was an owner at the Aspenhof
for about 10 years and sold the property about 4 years ago. He was responsible for placing some of the
tenants that are still there. He asked Ms. Johnson if that would be a conflict of interest. Ms. Johnson said
that as long as he did not have any direct financial interest with the applicant, nothing that he
mentioned would conflict him from hearing this particular application.
PROJECT MONITORING: None.
STAFF COMMENTS: Ms. Simon mentioned that there had been some transition in staffing which may
lead to a difficult to manage meeting.
CERTIFICATE OF NO NEGATIVE EFFECT: None.
CALL UP REPORTS: None.
SUBMIT PUBLIC NOTICE FOR AGENDA ITEMS: Ms. Johnson said that she reviewed public notice, and
that notice was provided per the code for both agenda items.
NEW BUSINESS:
413 E. Main St – Minor Development Review, Commercial Design Review, PUBLIC HEARING
Ms. Yoon introduced this agenda item as 413 E. Main St. – Jing Restaurant.
REGULAR MEETING HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2022
Applicant Presentation: Gavin Merlino – Kuullastudio
Mr. Merlino stated that the goal of the application is to replace the front four panel slider which is
pretty dilapidated and doesn’t open very well. It also has a step up to get up and over it. The plan is to
replace it with a more modern four panel slider and bring the threshold down to the actual floor. They
would also like to replace the window on the right side of the building. He showed pictures at different
angles of the exterior of the building. These will match the black trim that is already in place on the
upper part of the building.
Staff Presentation: Sarah Yoon, Historic Preservation Planner
Ms. Yoon started by reviewing the applicant request and details of the building. She showed pictures of
the current conditions and described the details of the slider and window replacement. She sighted
guideline 10.6 and stated that staff believes the changes comply. Staff recommends approval of this
application as proposed.
Ms. Surfas asked about the ADA compliance. Ms. Yoon said that would be something reviewed by the
building department, making sure the threshold would comply.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
BOARD DISCUSSION: Mr. Halferty went over the considerations for HPC to discuss. There was no
discussion. Mr. Halferty asked if there was a motion.
MOTION: Ms. Pitchford moved to approve the next resolution in the series. Mr. Moyer seconded.
Roll call vote: Mr. Fornell, yes; Mr. Moyer, yes; Ms. Surfas, yes; Ms. Pitchford, yes; Mr. Halferty, yes. 5-0:
All in favor, motion passes.
520 E. Cooper St – Minor Development Review, Commercial Design Review, PUBLIC HEARING
Ms. Pitchford brought up that her son is a partner with the owner but not in this property. Ms. Johnson
asked if Ms. Pitchford had any direct financial interest in the outcome of the application or this property.
Ms. Pitchford said no. Ms. Johnson also asked if Ms. Pitchford felt she could be impartial, to which Ms.
Pitchford said yes. Ms. Johnson said what was disclosed did not represent a conflict of interest according
to the code.
Ms. Simon apologized for the late packet and accidental omission of the application. She said she had
spoken to Sara Adams and again apologized to her and Mr. Guth.
Applicant Presentation: Sara Adams – Bendon Adams
Ms. Adams mentioned that Brian Beazley (DJ Architects) was on his way with material samples. She then
introduced the application and project and mentioned that she is representing the Aspenhof HOA and
HOA president, Bill Guth. She then described the property as being in the Commercial Core historic
district but is not a contributing structure. She said all HOA member tenants are on board with the
application and proposed changes to the façade.
Ms. Adams went on to describe some of the background of the building, noting that it was built in 1970
and designed by Ted Mularz. She believed this building was not one of his best works and that it is not
on the listed on the AspenModern map. The proposal is to remodel the existing façade, modernizing it a