HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.hpc.003-2001RESOLUTION NO. 3,
~ SERIES OF 2001
RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
APPROVING A 1) RESTORATION OF FRONT PORCH, 2) PARTIAL
DEMOLITION OF SECOND ADDITION IN THE REAR, 3) CONSTRUCTION
OF A NEW ADDITION IN THE REAR, 4) 500 SQUARE FOOT FAR BONUS,
AND 5) SETBACK VARIANCES FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 332 W.
MAIN ON LOT K AND WEST HALF OF LOT L, BLOCK 44, CITY AND
TOWNSITE OF ASPEN, COLORADO
Parcel ID: 2735-124-41-007
WHEREAS, the applicant, John and Carolyn Seals, represented by Harry Teague
Architects, is requesting Conceptual Review for the renovation and addition to a
residence located at 332 West Main Street. Specific land use requests include a 1)
restoration of the front porch, 2) partial demolition of the second addition in the rear, 3)
construction ora new addition in the rear, 4) 500 square foot FAR bonus, and 5) setback
variances for a property located on Lot K and west half of Lot L, Block 44, City and
Townsite of Aspen.
WHEREAS, the property is currently listed as a Historic Landmark on the City
of Aspen's Inventory of Historical Sites and Structures; and
WHEREAS, in a staff report dated January l0th, 2001, the Community
Development Department determined the application for a 1) restoration of the front
porch, 2) partial demolition of the second addition in the rear, 3) construction of a new
addition in the rear, 4) 500 square foot FAR bonus, and 5) setback variances for a
property located on Lot K and west half of Lot L, Block 44, City and Townsite of Aspen.
met the applicable review standards, and recommended approval with conditions; and
WHEREAS, at a public hearing, which was legally noticed and held at a regular
th
meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission on January 10 , 2001, at which time
the HPC considered and found the application to meet the review standards, and
approved the 1) restoration of the front porch, 2) partial demolition of the second addition
in the rear, 3) construction of a new addition in the rear, 4) 500 square foot FAR bonus,
and 5) setback variances for a property located on Lot K and west half of Lot L, Block
44, City and Townsite of Aspen with conditions by a vote of five to one (5 to 1).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Aspen Historic
Preservation Commission approve the requests for 1) restoration of the front porch, 2)
partial demolition of the second addition in the rear, 3) construction of a new addition in
the rear, 4) 500 square foot FAR bonus, and 5) setback variances for a property located
on Lot K and west half of Lot L, Block 44, City and Townsite of Aspen, with the
following conditions:
10.
The schematic design shown on the site plan presented to HPC is in no way
approved or endorsed by the HPC. Any further development for the historic
structure shall be subject to further review as required by Section 26.415 of
the Aspen Land Use Code;
That the HPC herein and pursuant to this Resolution, grants the applicant
approval for a five (5) foot rear yard setback variance and to maintain the 6
foot 8 inch side yard setback;
That the Historic Preservation Commission grants approval to the applicants
for a 500 square foot FAR bonus;
That the applicant shall 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;
That the applicant shall submit a preservation plan, as part of the building
permit 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;
That no elements are to be added to the historic house that did not previously
exist outside of approval granted by the HPC and no existing exterior
materials other than what has been specifically approved herein may be
removed without the approval of staff and monitor;
That the HPC staff and monitor must approve the type and location of all
exterior lighting fixtures;
That there shall be no deviations from the exterior elevations as approved
without first being reviewed and approved by HPC staff and monitor;
That 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;
That 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;
11. That the General Contractor and/or Superintendent shall be required to obtain
a specialty license in historic preservation prior to receiving a building permit;
12.
That 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, tmless otherwise amended by other
conditions;
13. That the applicant agrees that any restoration has to comply to the UCBC
1997 version;
14.
That the applicant shall not track mud onto City streets during demolition. A
washed rock or other style mud rack must be installed during construction as a
requirement of the City of Aspen Streets Department; and
15.
That the applicant agrees that prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy,
the applicant shall sign a sidewalk, curb and gutter construction agreement (if
applicable) and pay the applicable recording fees;
16.
That the applicant will provide the Community Development Department and
HPC with an agreement regarding actions taken to mitigate for any potential
impacts to tress on the site as a result of this land use request with the City of
Aspen Parks Department prior to Final Review before HPC;
17. That the applicant shall restudy the setback of the proposed new addition wall
as it connect to the main structure of the original house;
18. That the applicant shall comply with the Universal Conservation Building
Code;
19.
That the HPC does not approve the proposed glass infill between the vertical
wood strips proposed above the second story window on the south elevation.
In addition, the applicant shall restore the window on the south elevation
(Main Street side) to its original configuration and design referring to older
pictoral evidence.
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION at its regular meeting on the l0th day of
January, 2001.
Approved as to Form:
David Hoefer, Assi~n[JCity Attorney
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
ATTEST:
~athy ~t~ic~and, Depu~ Ci~ Clerk
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