HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.hpc.027-2001 RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR HISTORIC LANDMARK
DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 501 E. HYMAN AVENUE
AND 304-308 S. GALENA STREET, LOTS A,B,C, AND D, BLOCK 95, CITY AND
TOWNSITE OF ASPEN, COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO.~'~ , SERIES OF 2001
WHEREAS, the applicants, Arcades Associates LLLP, have requested Historic
Landmark Designation for the property located at 501 E. Hyman Avenue and 304-308 S.
Galena Street, Lots A,B,C, and D, Block 95, City and Townsite of Aspen. 501 E. Hyman
Avenue was formerly designated through Ordinance #57, Series of 1981. The intent of
this action is to clarify the inclusion of the Cowenhoven Addition (304-308 S. Galena
Street) in the designation; and
WHEREAS, Any structure or site that meets two (2) or more of the following standards
may be designated as "H," Historic Overlay District, and/or historic landmark.
Historical importance. The structure or site is a principal or secondary structure or
site commonly identified or associated with a person or an event of historical
significance to the cultural, social, or political history of Aspen, the State of
Colorado, or the United States.
Architectural importance. Based on the building form, use, or specimen, the
structure or site reflects an architectural style that is unique, distinct, or of
traditional Aspen character, or the structure or site embodies the distinguishing
characteristics of a significant or unique architectural type.
Designer. The structure is a significant work of an architect or designer whose
individual work has influenced the character of Aspen.
Neighborhood character. The structure or site is a significant component of an
historically significant neighborhood and the preservation of the structure or site
is important for the maintenance of that neighborhood character.
Community character. The structure or site is critical to the preservation of the
character of the Aspen community because of its relationship in terms of size,
location, and architectural similarity to other structures or sites of historical or
architectural importance; and
WHEREAS, Amy Guthrie, in her staff report dated June 13, 2001, performed an analysis
of the application based on the standards, and recommended approval of the project; and
WHEREAS, at their regular meeting on June 13, 2001, the Historic Preservation
Commission considered the application, found the application to meet the standards, and
approved the application by a vote of 7 to 0.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That Historic Landmark Designation for the property located at 501 E. Hyman Avenue
and 304-308 S. Galena Street, Lots A,B,C, and D, Block 95, City and Townsite of Aspen
be approved without conditions.
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION at its regular meeting on the 13th day of
June, 2001.
Approved as to Form:
Dav~id Hoefer, Assistanf City Attorney
Approved as to content:
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
ATTEST:
Kathy Stricldand, Chief Deputy Clerk