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RESOLUTION NO.~
(Series of 1994)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO,
ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HISTORIC DISTRICT AND HISTORIC
LANDMARK DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES.
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Committee of Aspen,
Colorado (hereinafter "HPC") created the "Historic District and
Historic Landmark Development Guidelines" in 1986-1987; and
WHEREAS, City Council adopted the "Historic District and
Historic Landmark Development Guidelines" through Resolution No.
88-2; and
WHEREAS, the guidelines were intended to increase community
awareness of the historic character of Aspen and to illustrate
concepts of compatibility to owners of historic structures and
structures within historic districts; and
WHEREAS, the HPC has generally found the guidelines to be
effective and of value in carrying out the powers and duties
assigned to the committee; and
WHEREAS, the HPC has determined that the existing guidelines
do not provide sufficient direction for development which occurs
on the roofs of commercial buildings, including mechanical
equipment, satellite dishes, skylights and other such
appurtenances; and
WHEREAS, the Aspen Area community Plan recommended amending
the guidelines to encourage compatible roof-top activities in the
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commercial d~stricts.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ASPEN, COLORADO, THAT:
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That the following amendment be adopted, adding new language
to the "Historic District and Historic Landmark Development
Guidelines:"
Chapter IV. Commercial Buildings- Renovation and Restoration
HVAC equipment. satellite dishes. skvliqhts. antennae. solar
collectors and other such appurtanences should be minimized on
historic structures. When installed. these obiects should be
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screened from view at the street level and should also be
unobtrusive when viewed from above. Rooftop equipment should not
be located on roof slopes which are visible from the streets.
Place this equipment behind existinq buildinq elements when
possible. such as parapet walls. pediments or chimneys. or. in some
cases. consider enclosinq the element with a structure of similar
color and materials as the rest of the buildinq.
All equipment shall be painted so that it will fade out. Historic
buildinq materials should not be damaqed or obscured bv the
installation of these obiects.
Chapter V. commercial Bui1dings- New Construction
HVAC equipment. satellite dishes. skvliqhts. antennae. fire
escapes. solar collectors and other such appurtenances should be
anticipated at the start of a proiect and planned as part of the
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overall desiqn of a new buildinq. Their size and number should be
minimized. Use architectural elements to screen equipment or.
whenever possible. incorporate these obiects into the interior
spaces of the buildinq. Rooftop elements should not be visible
from the street and should also be unobtrusive when viewed from
above. Paint all equipment so that it will fade out.
RESOLVED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this ~ day ofh~
1994, by the city council for the city of Aspen, Colorado.
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John S. Bennett, Mayor
I, Kathryn S. Koch, duly appointed and acting City clerk,do
certify that the foregoing is a true and accurate copy of that
resolution adopted by the ~ council of _.the city of Aspen,
Colorado, at a meeting held //L~ c:5<''i5 , 1993.
Kathryn' . Koch, City Clerk