HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.hpc.037-2001RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT FOR
NEW PUBLIC FACILITIES AT WAGNER PARK, CITY AND TOWNSITE OF
ASPEN, COLORADO
PARCEL ID: 2737-182-20-851
RESOLUTION NO. 37, SERIES OF 2001
WHEREAS, the applicant, the City of Aspen Parks Department, represented by Willis
Pember Architects, has requested Conceptual Development approval for new public
facilities along the east side of Wagner Park, within the City and Townsite of Aspen. The
property is located in the "Commercial Core Historic District," 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 26.72.010(D) of the Aspen Land Use Code in order for HPC to grant approval,
namely:
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,
exceed the allowed floor area by up to five hundred (500) square feet, or exceed the
allowed site covered by up to five (5) percent, HPC may grant necessary 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 Section 26.520.040(B)(2), for detached
accessory dwelling units, and
2. Standard: The proposed development reflects and is consistent with the
character of the neighborhood of the parcel proposed for development.
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, Amy Guthrie, in her staff report dated August 8, 2001, performed an
analysis of the application based on the standards, and recommended approval of the
project; and
WHEREAS, at their regular meeting on August 8, 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 by a vote of 4 to 0.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That Conceptual Development approval is granted for the public facilities on the east
side of Wagner Park, City and Townsite of Aspen, as presented on August 8, 2001,
with no conditions.
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION at its regular meeting on the 8th day of
August, 2001.
Approved as to Form:
Dav-i~s~ty Attorney
Approved as to content:
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
ATTEST:
Kathy Stricl/land, Chief Deputy Clerk