HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.hpc.052-2000RESOLUTION NO. 52,
(SERIES OF 2000)
RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT TO 1)
DEMOLISH AN ADDITION TO A VICTORIAN MINOR'S COTTAGE, 2)
RELOCATE AND RENOVATE THE COTTAGE, 3) CONSTRUCT AN
ADDITION, 4) REQUEST A 500 SQ. FT. BONUS, AND 5) A 7' REAR YARD
SETBACK VARIANCE, A 2.5' SIDEYARD SETBACK VARIANCE, AN 8 FOOT
COMBINED FRONT-REAR YARD SETBACK VARIANCE, AND A 5 FOOT EAST
SIDEYARD SETBACK VARIANCE FOR A LIGHT WELL FOR A RESIDENCE
LOCATED AT 513 WEST SMUGGLER, LOTS E, F, AND G, BLOCK 21, CITY
AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN, COLORADO.
Parcel ID:
WHEREAS, the applicant, Drew Harman, represented by Harry Teague
Architects, has requested conceptual design approval to 1) demolish an addition to a
Victorian minor's cottage, 2) relocate and renovate the cottage, 3) construct a new house
addition 4) request an additional 500 sq. ft. bonus, and 5) a 7' rear yard setback variance,
a 2.5' sideyard setback variance, an 8 foot combined front-rear yard setback variance, and a
5 foot east sideyard setback variance for a light well for a residence located at 513 West
Smuggler, Lots E, F, and G, Block 21, City and Townsite of Aspen. The project involves
a partial demolition, relocation of an existing historic Victorian miner's cottage, and
construction of an addition for a new residence; 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 26.415.010.C.5 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. For Historic
Landmarks where proposed development would extend into front yard, side yard and
mar yard setbacks, extend into the minimum distance between buildings on the lot or
exceed the allowed floor area by up to five hundred (500) square feet or the allowed
site coverage by up to five (5) percent, HPC may grant such variances after making a
finding that such variation is more compatible in character with the historic landmark
and the neighborhood, than would be development in accord with dimensional
requirements. In no event shall variations pursuant to this section exceed those
variations allowed under the Cottage Infill Program for detached accessory dwelling
units pursuant to Section 26.40.09003)(2).
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.
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, Staff performed an analysis of the application based on the
standards, found favorably for the application, and recommended approval with
conditions; and
WHEREAS, at their regular meeting on November 15th, 2000, the Historic
Preservation Commission considered the application, found the application to meet the
standards, and approved the application with conditions by a vote of four to one (4 - 1).
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That the review standards are met and HPC granted approval for conceptual design to 1)
demolish an addition to a Victorian minor's cottage, 2) relocate and renovate the cottage,
3) construct a 3,600 sq. ft. new house which will include 4 bedrooms, 4) request an
additional 500 sq. ft. bonus, and 5) a 7' rear yard setback variance, a 2.5' sideyard setback
variance, an 8 foot combined front-rear yard setback variance, and a 5 foot east sideyard
setback variance for a light well for a residence located at 513 West Smuggler, Lots E, F,
and G, Block 21, City and Townsite of Aspen, as presented at the November 15th, 2000
meeting, with the following conditions:
The HPC granted the following variances at conceptual review: a 7' rear yard setback
variance, a 2.5' sideyard setback variance, an 8 foot combined front-rear yard setback
variance, and a 5 foot east sideyard setback variance for a light well and a and a 500
square foot floor area bonus;
2. The design of any new fencing on the property will require approval. Fences may not
be more then 42" in height anywhere in front of the street facing walls of the historic
structures;
3. Submit a demolition plan, as part of the building permit plan set, indicating exactly
what areas of the historic house are to be removed as part of the renovation;
Submit a preservation plan, as part of the building pen-nit plan set, indicating how the
existing materials, which are to be retained, will be restored. The requirement is to
retain/repair all original materials and replicate only those that are determined by HPC
staff and monitor to be beyond salvage;
5. There shall be no deviations from the exterior elevations as approved without first being
reviewed and approved by HPC staff and monitor;
The preservation plan described above, as well as the conditions of approval will be
required to be printed on the cover sheet of the building permit plan set and all other
prints made for the purpose of construction;
The applicant shall be required to provide the contractor with copies of the HPC
resolution applicable to this project. The contractor must submit a letter addressed to
HPC staff as part of the building permit application indicating that all conditions of
approval are known and understood and must meet with the Historic Preservation
Officer prior to applying for the building permit;
8. The General Contractor and/or Superintendent shall be required to obtain a specialty
license in historic preservation prior to receiving a building permit;
All representations made by the applicant in the application and during public meetings
with the Historic Preservation Commission shall be adhered to and considered
conditions of approval, unless otherwise amended by other conditions;
10. That the applicant submits drawings to the HPC representing the specific designs
presented to the Commission on November 15th, 2000. That the applicant agrees that
any discrepancy evident between the submitted drawings and what the Commission
reviewed on November 15th, 2000 shall render this resolution null and void.
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION at its regular meeting on the 15th day of
November, 2000.
Approved as to Form:
Davi~Assistant ~ity~/Attorney
Approved as to Content:
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Suzapn~h Reid, Chair ~/
ATTEST:
Kathy Stricldand, Chief Deputy Clerk