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HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.hpc.003-1998 RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION APPROVING A FINAL APPLICATION FOR SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENT AT 706 W. MAIN STREET, THE GOLDRICH RESIDENCE, ASPEN, COLORADO RESOLUTION NO,~ SERIES OF 1~98 WHEREAS, the applicant~ Melinda Goldrich, represented by Susan Fun' of Fun/Foss Architecture, has requested significant development approval for the property located at 706 West Main Street. The property is a designated Historic Landmark and is located within the Main Street Historic District; and WHEREAS, all development in an "H," Historic Overlay District or development involving a historic landmark must meet all four (4) Development Review Standards of Section 26.72.010(D) of the Aspen Land Use Code in order for HPC to grant approval, namely: 1. Standard: The proposed development is compatible in general design, massing and volume, scale and site plan with designated historic structures located on the parcel and with development on adjacent parcels when the subject site is in a "H," Historic Overlay District or is adjacent to an Historic Landmark. 2. Standard: The proposed development reflects and is consistent with the character of the neighborhood of the parcel proposed for development. 3. Standard: The proposed development enhances or does not detract from the historic significance of designated historic structures located on the parcel proposed for development or on adjacent parcels. 4. Standard: The proposed development enhances or does not diminish from the architectural character or integrity of a designated historic structure or part thereof; and WHEREAS, conceptual approval of the proposal was granted with conditions at a duly noticed public heating of the Historic preservation Commission on April 22, 1998; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26.58.020 of the Municipal Code, the Historic Preservation Commission is empowered to review and decide upon requests for variances from the Residential Design Standards of Section 26.58.040 at duly noticed public hearings; and WHEREAS, Mitch Haas, in his staff report dated June 10, 1998, recommended final approval with conditions as well as approval of a variance from the "Volume" provision, Section 26.58.040(F)(12), of the Residential Design Standards; and WHEREAS, a regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was held on June 10, 1998, at which the Commission considered and granted final approval of the significant development application with conditions by a vote of 7-0; and WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing of the Historic Preservation Commission on June 10, 1998, the Commission approved a variance from the "Volume" provision, Section 26.58.040(F)(12), of the Residential Design Standards. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That significant development approval be granted for 706 West Main Street, the Goldrich Residence, Aspen, Colorado, with the following conditions: 1. The enclosing of the front porch is hereby approved as proposed, with the final design of the door to be subject to review and approval by staff and monitor. 2. The future removal of the aluminum siding and restoration of the original wood siding is hereby approved. The shutters on the front of the house may also be removed if they are found to not be part of the original structure. The details of this work (residing and/or shutter removal) and the selection of the needed materials will be subject to review and approval by the HPC Monitor and Community Development Department staff. 3. The proposed flagstone patio and associated path, as well as the single door to access said patio are hereby approved as proposed. 4. The expansion of the kitchen area and the new garage with a bedroom above (including the semi-hexagonal element on the roof of the sleeping loft above the garage) are hereby approved as proposed, subject to the HPC monitor's approval of materials prior to installation. 5. The design of the windows on all portions of the new addition are hereby approved as proposed. 6. A variance from the "Volume" provision of the Residential Design Standards (Section 26.58.040(F)(12) of the Aspen Municipal Code) is hereby granted to allow the installation of the throe (3) windows proposed in the semi-hexagonal roof tower of the sleeping loft above the garage. 7. This final approval shall include the granting of a west side yard setback variance of 2 feet and a rear yard setback variance of 10 feet. APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION at its regular meeting on the 10th day of June, 1998.