HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.hpc.016-2000RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENT (FINAL),
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 920 WEST HALLAM STREET, LOT A, CITY
AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN, COLORADO.
RESOLUTION No. / ~, SERIES OF 2000
WHEREAS, the applicant, Aspen Historic Cottages, LLC., represented by architect
Ron Robertson, has requested approval of a Significant Development (Final) for the property
located at 920 West Hallam Street, Lot A. The property is a designated historic landmark
(Ordinance No. 23, Series of 1998); and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 23, Series of 1998, which
designated 920 West Hallam (legally deScribed as the east ½ of Lot M, all of Lots N, O and P
and a portion of Lot Q, Block 4, City and Townsite of Aspen) as a Historic Landmark,
approved a Subdivision Exemption for a Historic Landmark Lot Split, and apprOved a
landmark designation grant of $2,000; and,
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) approved Resolution
19, Series of 1998; which approved the partial demolition and off-site relocation of
historic structures on the property;
WHEREAS, HPC approved Resolution No. 15, Series of 1998, which approved
the partial demolition and on-site relocation of the existing historic house and detached
garage, Significant (Conceptual) Development Plan, a Variance from the minimum side
yard setbacks of five (5) feet to allow for two (2) foot side yard setbacks on both sides of
Lot B for the lightwells, a variance from the combined side yard setback requirement of
twenty-three (23) feet to allow for a combined side yard setback of seven (7) feet, a
variance from the maximum site coverage requirement of thirty-five (35) percent (2,666
square feet) to allow for a site coverage of thirty-seven (37) percent, and Variances from
the Residential Design Standards from the "volume" provisions: (1) For the new
structure on Lot A - the two small (2' x 2') square windows highest upon the south-
elevation's taller gable; the windows on the frontmost wall of the south elevation shall
not extend beyond nine feet above the floor height; (2) For the new structure on Lot B -
the two small (2' x 2') square windows on the south elevation's taller gable and the one
in the dormer shall be allowed as proposed, as well as the window in the dormer of the
east elevation, and the small square window in the dormer of the west elevation; the
single square window on the frontmost wall of the south elevation shall be eliminated or
redesigned to comply with the volume standard; and,
WHEREAS, HPC approved Resolution No. 14, $eries of 1998, a 500 square
foot Floor Area BOnus for LOt B and Final Significant Development (ConceptUal); and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved Resolution 98-17,
which approved a Conditional Use t° place two (2) detached single-family residences on
a single historic landmark Lot of 6,000 square feet in the R-6 Zone District~ and,
WHEREAS' the c°mmtmity Devel°pment Direct°r administrative appr°ved a
Growth Management Quota System Exemption for a Historic Landmark Lot Split; and,
WItEREAS, all development in an "H," Historic Overlay District or development
involving a historic landmark must meet: the Development Review Standards of Section
26.415;010(C)(5) of the Aspen Land Use Code in order for HPC to grant Significant
Development (Final) approval; and,
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department recommended approval of
the aforementioned request with conditions; and
WItEREAS, I-IPC has reviewed and considered the development proposal under the
applicable provisions of the Municipal Code as identified herein, has reviewed and considered
the recommendation of the Community Development Director, and has taken and considered
public comment at a public hearing; and,
WltEREAS, a legally noticed public hearing was held at a regular meeting of the
Historic Preservation Commission on April 12,2000, at which the Commission: approved
with conditions the requests for Significant Development (Final), by a vote of six to zero (6-
0); and,
WltEREAS~ HPC finds that this Resolution furthers and is necessary for the promotion
of public health, safety, and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
Section 1:
That the HPC hereby approves the Final Significant Development request for 920 West
Hallam Street, Lot A, with the following conditions:
1. There shall be no deviations from the exterior elevations as approved without first being
reviewed and approved by HPC staff and monitor.
2. 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.
3. Information on all venting locations and meter locations not described in the approved
drawings shall be provided for review and approval by staff and monitor when the
4. There shall be no deviations from the exterior elevations as approved without first being
reviewed and approved by HPC staff and monitor.
5. 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.
6. The General Contractor and/or Superintendent shall be required to obtain a specialty
license in historic preservation prior to receiving a building permit.
7. All material representations and commitments made by the applicant pursuant to the
development proposal approvals as herein awarded, whether in public hearing or
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documentation presented before the Historic Preservation Commission or City Council, are
hereby incorporated in such plan development approvals and the same shall be complied
with as if fully set forth herein, unless amended by an authorized entity.
8. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the Applicant shall submit and the Historic
Preservation Commission shall approve a detailed landscape plan for the subject
property.
9. HPC staff and monitor must approve the type and location of all exterior lighting fixtures.
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 Ordinance is for any
reason 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 meetings on the 12th day
of April, 2000.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Davi o Assistant Ci torney
APPROVED BY THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION:
ATTEST: ~:~ ~
Kathy St, Cic[~and, Chief Deputy Clerk