HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.hpc.021-2001RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT AND
PARTIAL DEMOLITION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 935 E.
COOPER AVENUE, LOTS H AND I, BLOCK 118, EAST ASPEN ADDITION TO
THE CITY AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN, COLORADO
Parcel ID #2735-182-37-004
RESOLUTION NO. 21, SERIES OF 2001
WHEREAS, the applicant, Mark Tye, represented by Jerome Hatem and Jeffrey Halferty
Design, has requested conceptual development and partial demolition approval for 935 E.
Cooper Avenue, Lots H and 1, Block 118, East Aspen Addition to the City and Townsite
of Aspen, Colorado. The building is listed on the "Inventory of Historic Sites and
Structures;" 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.B.4 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
rear 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 dhnensional
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 26.40.090(B)(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.
4. 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, No approval for partial demolition shall be granted unless the Historic
Preservation Commission finds all of the following standards are met:
A. The partial demolition is required for the renovation, restoration or rehabilitation
of the structure, or the structure does not contribute to the historic significance
of the parcel.
B. The applicant has mitigated, to the greatest extent possible:
(1) Impacts on the historic significance of the structure or structures located
on the parcel by limiting demolition of original or significant features and additions,
and
(2) Impacts on the architectural character or integrity of the structure or
structures located on the parcel by designing new additions that are compatible in
mass and scale with the historic structure; and
WHEREAS, Amy Guthrie, in her staff report dated May 9, 2001, performed an analysis
of the application based on the standards, and recommended approval of the application
with conditions; and
WHEREAS, at their regular meeting on May 9, 2001, the Historic Preservation
Commission considered the application, found the application to meet the standards, and
to be consistent with the "City of Aspen Historic Preservation Design Guidelines" and
approved the application, with conditions, by a vote of 4 to 0.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That the HPC approves conceptual development and partial demolition for the property
located at 935 E. Cooper Avenue, Lots H and I, Block 118, East Aspen Addition to the
City and Townsite of Aspen, Colorado, fmding that the review standards are met, with
the following condition:
1. Restudy the staircase to minimize its size and therefore reduce the bulk of the second
floor on the east side of the house.
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION at its regular meeting on the 9th day
of May, 2001.
Approv~d~o Form:
Dav~'d Hoefer, Assistant(City Attorney
Approved as to Content:
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
ATTEST:
Kathy Str~eidand, Chief Deputy Clerk