HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.hpc.002-2002RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT,
PARTIAL DEMOLITION, TEMPORARY RELOCATION AND VARIANCES
LOCATED AT 950 MATCHLESS DRIVE, LOT 4A DUNN / BISHOP
SUBDIVISION EXEMPTION, CITY AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN, COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2, SERIES OF 2002
Parcel ID #: 2737-074-02-003
WHEREAS, the applicant, Alan Becker, represented by Kim Raymond Architects, has
requested Conceptual Development, Partial Demolition, Temporary Relocation and
Variances approval for the property located at 950 Matchless Drive, Lot 4A Dunn /
Bishop Subdivision Exemption, R-6 PUD zone 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 fi.om
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:
Standard: 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.
2. Standard: The applicant has mitigated, to the greatest extent possible:
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
b) 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.
WHEREAS, No approval for temporary relocation shall be granted unless the Historic
Preservation Commission finds all of the following standards are met:
1. Standard: The structure has been demonstrated to be capable of withstanding the
physical impacts of the relocation and re-sitting. A structural report shall be
submitted by a licensed engineer demonstrating the soundness of the structure
proposed for relocation.
2. Standard: A relocation plan shall be submitted, including posting a bond or other
financial security approved by HPC with the engineering department, to insure the
safe relocation, preservation, and repair (if required) of the structure, site preparation
and infrastructure connections. The receiving site shall be prepared in advance of the
physical relocation.
WHEREAS, Amy Guthrie, in her staff report dated February 13, 2002 performed an
analysis of the application based on the standards, and recommended approval of the
project with conditions; and
WHEREAS, at a regular meeting held on February 13, 2002, 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.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That the HPC approves conceptual development, partial demolition, temporary
relocation, and variances for the property located at 950 Matchless Drive, Lot 4A Dunn /
Bishop Subdivision Exemption, City and Townsite of Aspen, finding that the review
standards are met, with the following conditions:
1. For final review, continue to study the upper floor deck.
2. HPC approves a 500 square foot FAR bonus (subject to a PUD Amendment
approval by City Council), a combined side yard setback variance of 12' and
an east side setback of 5'7."
3. Restudy the facade treatment of the tower to provide a distinction between
floors.
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION at its regular meeting on the 13th day
of February, 2002.
Approved as to Form:
Davi~'~ C~fty Attorney
Approved as to Content:
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
ATTEST:
Kathy Strickland, Chief Deputy Clerk