HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021.01.13 Resolution_No._X__Series_of_2021__1020_E._CooperHPC Resolution # X, Series of 2021
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RESOLUTION # X, SERIES OF 2021
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (HPC)
GRANTING CONCEPTUAL MAJOR DEVELOPMENT, RELOCATION,
DEMOLITION, GROWTH MANAGEMENT, CERTIFICATE OF AFFORDABLE
HOUSING CREDITS, AND TRANSPORTATION & PARKING MANAGEMENT FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1020 E. COOPER AVENUE, LEGALLY DESCRIBED
AS THE EAST 13.79’ OF LOT O AND ALL OF LOT P, BLOCK 34, EAST ASPEN
ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ASPEN, COUNTY OF PITKIN, STATE OF
COLORADO.
PARCEL ID: 2737-182-32-006
WHEREAS, the applicant, 1020 Cooper LLC, represented by BendonAdams, has requested HPC
approval for Conceptual Major Development, Relocation, Demolition, Growth Management,
Certificate of Affordable Housing Credits, and Transportation and Parking Management for the
property located at 1020 E. Cooper Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, Section 26.415.070 of the Municipal Code states that “no building or structure shall
be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, relocated or improved involving a designated
historic property or district until plans or sufficient information have been submitted to the
Community Development Director and approved in accordance with the procedures established
for their review;” and,
WHEREAS, for Conceptual Major Development Review the HPC must review the application, a
staff analysis report and the evidence presented at a hearing to determine the project’s conformance
with the City of Aspen Historic Preservation Design Guidelines per Section 26.415.070.D.3.b.2
and 3 of the Municipal Code and other applicable Code Sections. The HPC may approve,
disapprove, approve with conditions or continue the application to obtain additional information
necessary to make a decision to approve or deny; and,
WHEREAS, for approval of Relocation, the application shall meet the requirements of Aspen
Municipal Code Section 26.415.090.C, Relocation of a Designated Property; and,
WHEREAS, for approval of Demolition, the application shall meet the requirements of Aspen
Municipal Code Section 26.415.080, Demolition of a Designated Property; and
WHEREAS, for approval of Growth Management, the application shall meet the applicable
provisions of Aspen Municipal Code Section 26.470, Growth Management Quota System
(GMQS), including the requirements of Code Section 26.470.050.B, General, and Code Section,
26.470.100.C, Affordable Housing; and,
WHEREAS, for approval of Certificates of Affordable Housing Credits, the application shall meet
the requirements of Aspen Municipal Code Section 26.540, Certificates of Affordable Housing
Credits; and,
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WHEREAS, for approval of Transportation and Parking Management, the application shall meet
the requirements of Aspen Municipal Code Section 26.515, Transportation and Parking
Management; and
WHEREAS, Community Development Department staff reviewed the application for compliance
with applicable review standards and recommended approval with conditions; and
WHEREAS, the development of affordable housing and preservation of historic structures are
supported by numerous City regulatory objectives, as described in the City of Aspen Land Use
Code, and policy objectives as described in the Aspen Area Community Plan; and
WHEREAS, on January 13, 2021, HPC considered the application, the staff memo and public
comment, and found the proposal consistent with the review standards and granted approval with
conditions by a vote of X to X (X-X).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That HPC hereby approves Conceptual Major Development, Relocation, Demolition, Growth
Management, Certificate of Affordable Housing Credits, and Transportation and Parking Management
for 1020 E. Cooper Avenue, as follows:
Section 1: Conceptual Development, Relocation & Demolition.
HPC hereby approves Conceptual Major Development, Relocation and Demolition as proposed
subject to the following conditions:
1. The visual impacts of the lightwells adjacent to the resource, including minimizing curb
heights and using protective grates rather than railings, requires clarification for Final
review.
2. Remove the two storage closets proposed to be added directly to the west side of the historic
resource.
3. Continue to work with Referral Agencies to advance the project into Final design and
permit review.
4. Provide financial assurance of $30,000 for the relocation of the historic house until the
subgrade construction is complete. The financial security is to be provided with the
building permit application. Provide a relocation plan detailing how the relocation will
proceed and demonstrating the contractor’s qualifications to perform the work.
5. 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.
Section 2: Growth Management, Certificate of Affordable Housing Credits and Special Review.
HPC hereby approves Growth Management, and Certificate of Affordable Housing Credits, subject to
the following conditions:
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1. A total of five affordable housing units shall be provided on site. The unit types and dimensions
are set forth in the tables below:
REAR ADDITION
(Net Livable sq. ft.)
Units Beds Basement
(sf)
1st Level
(sf)
2nd Level
(sf)
3rd Level
(sf)
Total
(sf)
3 2 436.5 471.5 X X 908.1
4 2 X X 1,011.8 X 1,011.8
5 2 X X X 1,013.0 1,013.0
2. The applicant shall designate the category of each unit and shall provide APCHA with the
required documentation prior to Certificate of Occupancy.
3. The category at which credits are generated for each unit shall match the category at which
each unit is rented.
Section 3: Transportation and Parking Management.
HPC hereby approves the Transportation and Parking Management as proposed subject to the
following condition:
1. A total of four off-street parking spaces will be provided and one parking unit shall be
mitigated via cash-in-lieu.
2. The final Transportation Impact Analysis and accompanying Mobility Measures will be
finalized at building permit. Mobility Measures shall not obstruct or occupy any of the off-
street parking spaces provided on the property.
3. The TDM measures shall be provided for a minimum of one (1) year.
Section 4: Material Representations
All material representations and commitments made by the Applicant pursuant to the development
proposal approvals as herein awarded, whether in public hearing or documentation presented
before the Community Development Department, the Historic Preservation Commission, or the
Aspen City Council are hereby incorporated in such plan development approvals and the same
shall be complied with as if fully set forth herein, unless amended by other specific conditions or
an authorized authority.
HISTORIC RESOURCE
(Net Livable sq. ft.)
Units Beds Basement
(sf)
1st Level
(sf)
2nd Level
(sf)
Total (sf)
1 2 462.5 450.4 103.9 1016.9
2 2 482.8 477.6 101.1 1,061.6
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Section 5: Existing Litigation
This Resolution shall not affect any existing litigation and shall not operate as an abatement of any
action or proceeding now pending under or by virtue of the ordinances repealed or amended as
herein provided, and the same shall be conducted and concluded under such prior ordinances.
Section 6: Severability
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Resolution is for any reason
held invalid or unconstitutional in a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed
a separate, distinct and independent provision and shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions thereof.
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION at its regular meeting on the 13th day of January, 2021.
Approved as to Form: Approved as to Content:
______________________________ ___________________________________
Katharine Johnson, Assistant City Attorney Kara Thompson, Vice Chair
ATTEST:
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Wes Graham, Deputy City Clerk