HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.hpc.001-1994RESOLUTION NO. 94-1
RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDING
TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF ASPEN, COLORADO, ADOPTION OF ANAMENDMENTTO THE
HISTORIC DISTRICT AND HISTORIC LANDMARK DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Committee of Aspen,
Colorado (hereinafter "HPC") created the "Historic District and
Historic Landmark Development Guidelines" in 1986-1987; and
WHEREAS, City Council adopted the "Historic District and
Historic Landmark Development Guidelines" through Resolution No.
88-2; and
WHEREAS, the guidelines were intended to increase community
awareness of the historic character of Aspen and to illustrate
concepts of compatibility to owners of historic structures and
structures within historic districts; and
WHEREAS, the HPC has generally found the guidelines to be
effective and of value in carrying out the powers and duties
assigned to this committee; and
WHEREAS, the HPC has determined that the existing guidelines
do not provide sufficient direction for development which occurs
on the roofs of commercial buildings, including mechanical
equipment, satellite dishes, skylights and other such
appurtenances; and
WHEREAS, the Aspen Area Community Plan recommended amending
the guidelines to encourage compatible roof-top activities in the
commercial districts.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Historic Preservation
Committee:
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That it recommends that City Council adopt the following
amendment, adding new language to the "Historic District and
Historic Landmark Development Guidelines:"
Chapter IV. Commercial Buildings- Renovation and Restoration
HVAC equipment, satellite dishes, skylights, antennae, solar
collectors and other such appurtanences should be minimized on
historic structures. When installed, these objects should be
screened from view at the street level and should also be
unobtrusive when viewed from above. Rooftop equipment should not
be located on roof slopes which are visible from the streets.
Place this equipment behind existing building elements when
possible, such as parapet walls, pediments or chimneys, or, in some
cases, consider enclosing the element with a structure of similar
color and materials as the rest of the building.
Ail equipment shall be painted so that it will fade out. Historic
building materials should not be damaged or obscured by the
installation of these objects.
Chapter V. Commercial Buildings- New Construction
HVAC equipment, satellite dishes, skylights, antennae, fire
escapes, solar collectors and other such appurtenances should be
anticipated at the start of a project and planned as part of the
overall desiqn of a new building. Their size and number should be
minimized. Use architectural elements to screen equipment or,
whenever Possible, incorporate these objects into the interior
spaces of the building. Rooftop elements should not be visible
from the street and should also be unobtrusive when viewed from
above. Paint all equipment so that it will fade out.
DATED: , 1994
ATTEST:
Kathy Strickland,
Deputy City Clerk
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
Joe Kr&b&cher
Chairr. an