HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.hpc.007-2002RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT,
PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND VARIANCES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 633 W. MAIN STREET, LOT A, BLOCK 25, CITY AND TOWNSITE OF
ASPEN, COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. ~ SERIES OF 2002
Parcel ID #: 2735-124-48-001
WHEREAS, the applicant, Elizabeth Dart, represented by Barbara Long, has requested
Conceptual Development, Partial Demolition, and Variances approval for the property
located at 633 W. Main Street, Lot A, Block 25, City and Townsite of Aspen; 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:
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.
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 fi-om
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 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; and
WHEREAS, Amy Guthrie, in her staff report dated March 13, 2002 performed an
analysis of the application based on the standards, and recommended the application be
continued for restudy to bring it into conformance with the Design Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, at a regular meeting held on March 13, 2002, at which t/me the applicant
submitted revised drawings, the Historic Preservation Commission considered the
application, found the application to meet the standards, and approved the application
with a vote of 6 to 0.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That the HPC approves conceptual development, partial demolition and variances for the
property located at 633 W. Main Street, Lot A, Block 25, City and Townsite of Aspen,
finding that the review standards are met, with the following conditions:
1. The HPC grants a rear yard setback variance of 10 feet.
2. Restudy and simplify the dormers and windows.
3. Provide a jog in the east wall where the garage begins.
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION at its regular meeting on the 13th day
of March, 2002.
Appr~s~ Form:
David ltoefer, Assistant Cltty Attorney
Approved as to Content:
T~; _ h..~'eid, Chair I '
Kathy Strk4da~