HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.hpc.002-1992 RESOLUTION
OF THE ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
ESTABLISHING THE 1992 RE-EVALUATED
INVENTORY OF HISTORIC SITES AND STRUCTURES
Resolution 92-2
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the Aspen Historic
Preservation Committee (HPC) to re-evaluate the Aspen Inventory of
Historic Sites and Structures, hereinafter "Inventory", at least
once every five (5) years, and recommend revisions for adoption by
the Aspen City Council; and
WHEREAS, "Inventory" management is considered to be a vital
aspect of Aspen's historic preservation, which meets an underlying
principle of the HPC:
to foster public awareness of Aspen's preservation program,
and work in harmony with the community's goals to preserve,
protect, and enhance Aspen's historic resources and unique
character;
and,
WHEREAS, the HPC and Planning Office completed field
studies and survey form revisions between September, 1990 and March
1992, with the assistance of professional consultants contracted
by the Planning Office; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Office held open public meetings on
February 26, 27, and 28, 1992, to assist the public in
understanding the re-evaluation process and changes in the historic
preservation program that have occurred since 1986; seven property
owners met with staff; and
WHEREAS, the HPC has conducted duly noticed public hearings
on March 18 and 19, 1992, to solicit citizen and property owner
input in order to assist the HPC in re-evaluating the "Inventory";
and
W~EREAS, twelve property owners appeared before the HPC at the
public hearings, four of whom presented information to the HPC and
requested removal from the Inventory based on loss of historic
value of their properties. Four written requests for removal from
the Inventory were received by the Planning Office and entered into
the record at the HPC public hearings; and
W~EREA8, the HPC has individually reviewed and evaluated the
recommended additions, deletions, and category changes to the
"Inventory" as recommended by the Planning office.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:
SECTION 1. The following amendments are recommended to the
Inventory of Historic Sites and Structures, as a result of the re-
evaluation process according to Section 24-7-709(A-C) of the Aspen
Municipal Code:
1. The following properties shall be added to the
"Inventory", based upon their current architectural
integrity, historic significance and community and
neighborhood influence:
303 S. Cleveland
305 S. Cleveland
307 S. Cleveland
1031 E. Durant
107 Juan St.
520 Walnut
557 Walnut
1500 Ute Avenue
1280 Ute Avenue
Glory Hole Park
(Red Mountain Rd.)
Aspen Brewery Ruins
701 W. Main
106 North Park
The following properties shall be deleted from the
"Inventory"; each property has been evaluated as to its
current architectural integrity, historic significance
and community and neighborhood influence so as to
determine historic value:
124 W. Hallam st. - complete loss of historic value
120 N. 5th St. - complete loss of historic value
1022 E. Hyman Ave. - complete loss of historic value
1031 E. Hyman Ave. - complete loss of historic value
601 W. Hallam - loss of historic value (previous decision
of the HPC made in 1991)
SECTION 2. The HPC adopts and designates the properties listed on
Exhibit A, attached, and incorporated herein, as the Inventory of
Historic Sites and Structures for the City of Aspen, and recommends
the ratification and adoption of same by Ordinance by the Aspen
City Council.
SECTION $. The Planning Department shall hereby publish this
Resolution of the HPC in a newspaper of local circulation following
its adoption.
APPROVED by the Aspen Historic Preservation Committee at their
regular meeting on March 25, 1992.
N COI~ITTEE
ATTEST: ~ William J. ~hairman
Ka~thy ~trickland, Assistant city Clerk
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