HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.hpc.021-2004A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (HPC)
APPROVING MINOR DEVELOPMENT AND VARIANCES FOR A NEW GARAGE AT
200 WEST HOPKINS AVENUE, LOTS R AND S, BLOCK 52, CITY AND TOWNSITE
OF ASPEN, COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 21, SERIES OF 2004
PARCEL ID: 2735-124-54-007
WHEREAS, the applicant, Branding Group III, represented by Zone 4 Architecture, has
requested approval for Minor Development and Variances in order to construct a single car
garage on the property located at 200 W. Hopkins Avenue, Lots R and S, Block 52, City and
Townsite of Aspen; and
WHEREAS, Section 26.415.070 of the Municipal Code states that "no building or structure
shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, relocated or improved involving a
designated historic property or district until plans or sufficient information have been submitted
to the Community Development Director and approved in accordance with the procedures
established for their review;" and
WHEREAS, for Minor Development Review, the HPC must review the application, a staff
analysis report and the evidence presented at a hearing to determine the project's conformance
with the City of Aspen Historic Preservation Design Guidelines per Section 26.415.070.D.3.b.2
and 3 of the Municipal Code and other applicable Code Sections. The HPC may approve,
disapprove, approve with conditions or continue the application to obtain additional information
necessary to make a decision to approve or deny; and
WHEREAS, for approval of setback variances, the HPc must review the application, a staff
analysis report and the evidence presented at a hearing to determine, per Section 26.415.110.C of
the Municipal Code, that the setback variance:
a. Is similar to the pattern, features and character of the historic property or district; and/or
b. Enhances or mitigates an adverse impact to the historic significance or architectural character
of the historic property, an adjoining designated historic property or historic district; and
WHEREAS, Amy Guthrie, in her staff report dated July 14, 2004, performed an analysis of the
application based on the review standards and the "City of Aspen Historic Preservation Design
Guidelines, and recommended approval; and
WHEREAS, at their regular meeting on July 14, 2004, the Historic Preservation Commission
considered the application, found the application was consistent with the review standards and
"City of Aspen Historic Preservation Design Guidelines" and approved the application by a vote
of 4 to 0.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That HPC approves Minor Development and Variances for a new garage at 200 W. Hopkins
Avenue as represented on July 14, 2004 with the following conditions:
1. HPC hereby grants a 2'6" rear yard setback variance and a 1 '7" west sideyard setback
variance.
2. There shall be no changes from the plans unless approved by HPC staff and monitor.
3. HPC staffand monitor must review and approve a new treatment for the gable ends of the
garage as well as cut sheets for the light fixtures.
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION at its regular meeting on the 14th day of July, 2004.
~~ A~2t ~ty Attorney
Ap~proved as to content:
Kaihy- Striclfland, Chief Deputy Clerk