HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.apz.033-01 RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR HisToRIc LANDMARK
DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 629 W. SMUGGLER
STREETs LOT A AND THE WEST HALF OF LOT B, BLOCK 21, CITY AND
TOWNSITE OF ASPEN~ COLORADO
PARCEL ID# 2735-124-09-001
RESOLUTION #33-01
WHEREAS, the applicant, Steven St. Clair, represented by Mike Hoffinan, of Freilich,
Myler, Leitner, and Carlisle, and CatChi Martinez, of JBZ Architects has requested
landmark designation for the property located at 629 W. Smuggler, Lot A and the west
halfo£Lot B, Block 21, City and Townsite of Aspen, Colorado. The property is currently
listed on the "Inventory 9f Historic Siteg 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 Community 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 on April 11,2001; 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, nameIy:
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. ~trchitectural 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 is a Significant work of an architect or designer
whOse individual WOrk has influenced the character of Aspen.
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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. Community 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 December 4, 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 6 to 0, that City Council approve landmark designation
finding that standards A,B, D and E are met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends Council approve landmark
designation for 629 W. Smuggler, Lot A and the west half of Lot B, Block 21, City and
Townsite of Aspen, Colorado.
APPROVED by the Commission at its regular meeting on December 4, 2001.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION:
City~tto---~-'-ey C/ Jasmine Tygre, Chair 0 ~
ATTEST:
/~ki~ L~th~'azlJ, Det~uty City Clerk
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