HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.hpc.041-2001RESOLUTION NO. 41 , SERIES OF2001
RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR MINOR DEVELOPMENT LOCATED
AT 209 S GALENA, UNITS 1-16 BLOCK 88, CITY AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN,
COLORADO
Parcel ID #: 2737-073-46-001
WHEREAS, the applicant, Gucci America, has requested Minor Development approval
for the property located at 209 S Galena, Units 1-16, Block 88, City and Townsite of
Aspen. The property is zoned Commemial Core and 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.
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, Christina Amato, in her staff report dated September 13, 2001, performed
an analysis of the application based on the standards, and recommended approval of the
project; and
WHEREAS, at a regular meeting held on September 26, 2001, the Historic Preservation
Commission considered the application, found the application to meet the standards, and
approved the application with a vote of 7 to 0.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
Section 1
Pursuant to the procedures and standards set forth in Title 26 of the Aspen Municipal
Code, that the Minor Development for 209 S Galena, Units 1-16, Block 88, City and
Townsite of Aspen is approved by Aspen Historic Preservation Commission with the
following conditions:
That the applicant shall submit a demolition plan, as part of the building
permit plan set, indicating exactly what areas of the historic building 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 building 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;
4. 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;
7. That the General Contractor and/or Superintendent shall be required to obtain a
specialty license in historic preservation prior to receiving a building permit;
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, unless otherwise amended by other
conditions; and
9. That Jeffrey Halferty be the monitor for this project.
Section 2:
This Resolution shall not effect any existing litigation and shall not operate as an abatement
of any action or proceeding now pending under or by virtue of the ordinances repealed or
amended as herein provided, and the same shall be conducted and concluded under such
prior ordinances.
Section 3:
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Resolution is for any
mason held invalid or unconstitutional in a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion
shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions thereof.
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION at its regular meeting on the 26th day of
September, 2001.
Approved as to Form:
Dav~ Hoefer' As-~stllnt City Attorney
Approved as to content:
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
ATTEST:
Kathy Stricl~'land, Chief]Deputy Clerk