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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.hpc.19961211 ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION DEC. 11,1996 Chairman Jake Vickery called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. with Roger Moyer, Susan Dodington, Sven Alstrom, Suzannah Reid, Mark Onorofski and Donnelley Erdman present. MOTION: Roger moved to approve the minutes of Nov. 13th; second by Donnelley. All in favor, motion carried. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Susan stated that No Problem Joe's house is open to the elements and the siding is off. Staff should contact the owner. Sven stated that he is concerned about owners being the general contractor and there is no licensed contractor on the job. He also stated that he needs a legal interpretation. 214 E. BLEEKER - PH- CD Chairman Jake Vickery opened the public hearing. MOTION: Roger moved to continue the public hearing and conceptual development to January 22, 1997; second by Susan. All in favor, motion carried 17 QUEEN STREET - LANDMARK DESIGNATION Donnelley stated that this project is very exemplary project and both the historic resource and addition were handled sensitively. Jake stepped down. MOTION: Donnelley moved that Landmark Designation be approved for the historic cottage and addition at 17 Queen Street finding that Standards' B,D and E have been met. The legal description is attached as exhibit A. A parcel of land being part of Tract 40, East Aspen Addition, second by Suzannah. All in favor, motion carried. ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION DEC. 11,1996 17 NEALE AVE. - SHOAF, REFERRAL COMMENTS Jeff Shoaf, owner stated that this project is going to P&Z for an accessory dwelling unit. They would like to hear any design issues that HPC has. A portion of the six foot fence along Neale would be removed so that the cabin is visible from Neale St. Jake asked if the applicant is requesting designation? Jeff stated no as the cabin has been moved several times. The cabin was out in Snowmass at the Elk Camp lift and in 1973 it was moved to the Stillwater road toward Independence Pass (gravel pit) and it was there until now. He also stated that he met with the neighbors. Roger stated that the east side would be visible which is the side with the porch and front door. Fritz Benedict put the porch on in 1973. Jeff stated that he is also asking for variances. The side yard is ten feet and he pulled it back 15 feet. The front is to be 30 feet and he is pulling it back ten feet to the front of the porch and the porch 7 so actually it is 17 feet. The variance request is for the front. Roger stated that the applicant needs a recommendation for the variance on the front. Susan asked how close it will be to the street? Jeff stated the front porch will be approximately 10 feet from the property line. There is plenty of parking onsite. Jake stated that his only concern is the front yard variance. Jeff stated that his house could be five feet closer to the street. 2 ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION DEC. 11,1996 Roger stated that an historic cabin is being saved and restored and the comer is being opened up and making it more pedestrian friendly. There is a bank in front so you couldn't put it out 30 feet. Jeff stated that actually it is 20 feet not 30 feet. Sven stated that he would recommend to P&Z in favor but he would recommend that the applicant take the adjacent property building location to P&Z. He could not make a recommendation without the adjacent building location. Mark asked what alternations are being proposed to the existing cabin? Jeff stated a by 6 stairwell and full basement. Fritz had done an addition earlier. MOTION: Sven moved to recommend to P&Z that HPC finds 117 Neale Ave. should receive a front yard setback variance due to it contribution to the neighborhood and infill ADU project. The P&Z should receive an adjacent building location from the applicant so that they can consider the "build to lines" that are required in ordinance/¢30. The project is an amenity to the neighborhood and a good infill; second by Mark. All in favor, motion carried. 303 E. MAIN - MINOR DEVELOPMENT Jake stepped down. Ted Guy, architect presented with the owner, Mr. Kuhn. Roger stated that he is the monitor it was determined that the minor development should be reviewed by the entire board. The applicants want to do two things. HPC stated that the house should not be removed at all and they are asking to raise the house and secure it in order to excavate. It is basically a safety issue after consultation with the architect and engineers. The existing sandstone foundation has been patched and painted by the owner and the monitors are asking if it is lifted up that they attempt to move the existing foundation up with it. If it can be done, great but if it can't it would be saved and reused etc. 3 ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION DEC. 11~1996 Roger stated that the second issue is the approved stairway which goes to the basement. It would have a big impact on the historic house. Staff and monitor thought it would be better if the entry on the east side would be put toward the center so it does not butt up against the house and it showed the separation of that structure and the original Victorian. Donnelley stated that his only concern is that the house be bonded or a letter of credit be filed regarding the lifting of the house. MOTION: Donnelley moved that the minor development approval for the following changes be approved for 303 E. Main Street with the following conditions: One, that the entrance of the north east corner be relocated as shown on the proposed north elevation and plan revisions dated 12-9-96 and also that the existing structure can be moved by a house mover to allow for excavation provided that the applicant bond the work and that the building be relocated to its' original condition and that the City approves the bond The stone of the existing foundation should be retained if possible or if not possible be saved and used to restore the new foundation to the appearance which is acceptable; second by Sven. All in favor, motion carried MOTION: Roger moved to adjourn; second by Susan. All in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. Kathleen J. Strickland, Chief Deputy Clerk 4 ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION DEC. 11,1996 COMMISSIONER COMMENTS ......................................................................................................... 1 214 E. BLEEKER - PH- CD .................................................................................................................. 1 17 QUEEN STREET - LANDMARK DESIGNATION ...................................................................... 1 17 NEALE AVE. - SHOAF, REFERRAL COMMENTS ..................................................................... 2 303 E. MAIN - MINOR DEVELOPMENT ...........................................................................................3 ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION DEC. 11~1996 6