HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.hpc.004-1998RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARy RELOCATION,
SIGNIFICANT (CONCEPTUAL/FINAL) REVIEW OF A NON-HISTORIC
PORCH ENCLOSURE AND BAY WINDOW, AND NEW WINDOW WELLS
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 420 W. FRANCIS STREET, ASPEN,
COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. ~, SERIES OF 1998
WHEREAS the applicants, Barry and Ellen Halperin, represented by Colombo
International, have requested temporary relocation, significant (conceptual/final) review
of a non-historic porch enclosure and bay window, and new window wells for the
property located at 420 W. Francis Street, Lots N and O, Block 34, City and Townsite of
Aspen. The property is a designated historic landmark; and
WHEREAS all development in an "H," Historic Overlay District or development
involving a historic landmark must meet all four 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, the proposed porch enclosure, bay window and window wells meet the
above standards; and
WHEREAS, no temporary relocation of any structure included in the Inventory of
Historic Sites and Structures of the City of Aspen, established pursuant to Section
26.76.090, or any structure within an "H" Historic Overlay District, shall be permitted
unless the temporary relocation is approved by the HPC because it meets the applicable
standards of Section 26.72.020(F), and 26.72.020(D)(3) and (4) as outlined below:
3. The structure has been demonstrated to be capable of withstanding th6
physical impacts of the relocation and re-siting. A structural report shall be
submitted by a licensed engineer demonstrating the soundness of the structure
proposed for relocation.
4. A relocation plan shall be submitted, including posting a bond or other
financial security with the engineering department, as approved by the HPC, to
insure the safe relocation, preservation and repair (if required) of the structure, site
preparation and infrastructure connections. The receiving site shall be prepared in
advance of the physical relocation; and
WHEREAS, the building is to be raised approximately four (4) feet vertically from its
present location where it will be Supported there on I-beams while the basement is
excavated, and a drawing showing this temporary relocation is required prior to building
permit, and is also a condition of approval; and
WHEREAS, the applicant is required to submit a structural report addressing the
capability of the structure to withstand the temporary relocation, and this should be
submitted prior to building permit as a condition of approval; and
WHEREAS, Julie Ann Woods, Acting Historic Preservation Officer, in her staff report
dated June 10, 1998, recommended approval with conditions, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing, which was legally noticed, was held at a regular meeting
of the Historic Preservation Commission on June 10, 1998, at which time the
Commission considered and approved the application, with conditions, by a vote of 7-0.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That temporary relocation, significant (conceptual/final) review of a non-historic porch
enclosure and bay window, and new window wells, for the project located at 420 W.
Francis Street, Aspen, Colorado, be approved with the following conditions.
1. A letter of credit in the amount of $30,000 is to be provided prior to building
permit to ensure the safe relocation of the building back onto the new foundation.
2. The window wells are to be located as shown on the east and west sides of the
house as presented on drawings A5.2 and SP2 by the applicant.
3. The applicant shall provide information as to the current appearance of the
foundation. This appearance must be retained or recreated when the building is set back
in place. The foundation will be faced with the stone rubble as a veneer on a new
concrete foundation. The house will be placed back on the new foundation, set at the
exact same elevation as the house currently sits.
4. The applicant shall provide a drawing showing the method of this temporary
relocation, including the I-beam location and appropriate bracing, prior to building
permit.
5. The applicant shall submit a structural report addressing the capability of the
structure to withstand the temporary relocation prior to building permit.
6. No exterior materials on any part of the hisioric structure may be removed without
the prior approval of HPC, excepting those areas that were approved for remodeling on
November 12, 1997 and December 17, 1997.
7. All conditions of the November 12, 1997 and December 17, 1997 approvals must
be met.
8. All material representations made by the applicant in this application and during
public hearings shall be adhered to and shall be considered conditions of approval, unless
otherwise amended by a decision-making body having the authority to do so.
APPROVED BY TItE COMMISSION at its regular meeting on the 10th day
of June, 1998.
Approved asto Form:
City Attorney
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
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ATTEST:
Chief Deputy OIerk