HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.hpc.010A-1976RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
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RESOLUTION
Historical Preservation committee
Recommending that areas adjacent to the Commercial Core be
designated as Historic Overlay Districts.
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation committee is responsible
for the protection and preservation of structures, combinations of
structures, sites and areas of historic significance and value
within the City of Aspen, and
WHEREAS, areas of substantial historic character exist
adjacent to the present Commercial Core historic district, and
WHEREAS, these areas contribute to the historic character of
the city by demonstrating the relationship of existing and former
residential areas to the Commercial Core, and
WHEREAS, the historic structures in these areas are threaten-
ed by demolition and replacement with structures which could detract
from the historic appearance and integrity of the area, and
WHEREAS, the historic character is an important contribution
to the image of the City as a resort and, as such, to the economic
strength of the community, and
WHEREAS, the prescribed method for protection and pres-
ervation as outlined in Section 24-9.1 of the Municipal Code is to
designate said structures, combinations of structures, sites and
areas as H-Historic Overlay District, and
WHEREAS, the procedure for H-Historic Overlay District
designation is a lengthy process because of the research necessary
and approval hearing required,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Historic Preservation
Committee hereby recommends that areas adjacent to the Commercial
Core as shown on the attached map be considered for designation as
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H-Historic Overlay Districts, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Historic Preservation
Committee recommends that the Planning and Zoning set a date
for the joint public hearing as soon as possible.
Lary Groen, ~ha~man
Historic Pre§erg,~tion Committee
Dated this
Historic Preservation Committee, do certify that the foregoing
resolution was adopted by the Historic Preservation Committee
at its meeting held~~ /~ ,1976.
Secretary