HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.apz.020-01 RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
~,EcOMMENDiNG APPROVAL OF AN AppLiCATiON FOR msToRIc
LANDM~ DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 640
NORTH THIRD STREET, LOTS 4, 5, AND 6 ~Ess THE SOUTHERLy 3~2
FEET OF LOT 6), BLOCK 102, HALLAM'S ADDITION TO THE CITY AND
TOWNSITE OF ASPEN, COLORADO
PARCEL ID #2735-121-08-002
RESOLUTION NO. 20, SERIES OF 2001
WHEREAS, the applicants, Jim and Gae Daggs, represented by Charles Cunniffe
Architects, have requested Historic Landanark Designation for the property located at 640
N; Third Street, Lots 4, 5, and 6 (less the southerly 3.2 feet of Lot 6), Block 102,
Hallam's Addition to the City and Townsite of Aspen, Colorado. The property is listed
on the "Inventory of Historic Sites and Structures; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26.420.020, requests for landmark designation shall be
reviewed and recommended for approval, approval with conditions, or disapproval by the
Community Development Director, by the HPC, and by the Planning and Zoning
Commission at a public hearing, and then approved, approved with conditions, or
disapproved at a public hearing by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Conununity Development Director performed an analysis of the
application based on the standards, found favorably for the application, and
recommended approval of landmark designation; and
WHEREAS, the Aspen Historic Preservation Commission reviewed and recommended
approval of landmark designation by a vote of 4-2 on May 23,2001; and
WHEREAS, all applications for Historic Landmark Designation shall meet two or more
of the following Standards for Designation of Section 26.420,010 in order for P&Z to
grant approval, namely:
A. Historical Importance: The structure or site is a principal or secondary
structure or site commonly identified or associated with a person or event of
historical significance to the cultural, social, or political history of Aspen, the
State of Colorado, or the United States.
B. Architectural Importance. The structure or site reflects an architectural style
that is unique, distinct or of traditional Aspen character, or the structure or site
embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a significant or unique architectural
type (based on building form or use), or specimen.
C. Designer. The structure m a significant work of an architect or designer
whose individual work has influenced the character of Aspen.
D. Neighborhood Character. The structure or site is a significant component of
an historically significant neighborhood and the preservation of the structure or
site is important for the maintenance of that neighborhood character.
E. Communigv Character. The structure or site is critical to the preservation of
the character of the Aspen community because of its relationship in terms of size,
location and architectural similarity to other structures or sites of historical or
architectural importance; and
WHEREAS, during a duly noticed public hearing on June 5, 2001, the Aspen Planning
and Zoning Commission considered the recommendation made by the Community
Development Director and HPC, took and considered public testimony and
recommended, by a vote of 4 to 0, that City Council approve landmark designation
finding that standards B, D, and E are met,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends Council approve landmark
designation for 640 N. Third Street, Lots 4, 5, and 6 (less the southerly 3.2 feet of Lot 6),
Block 102, Hallam's Addition to the City and Townsite of Aspen, Colorado.
APPROVED by the Commission at its regular meeting on June 5, 2001.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION:
Cit~ Attorney ~ RObert Blaich, Chair
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