HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.hpc.040-2005A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (HPC)
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A SETBACK VARIANCE FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 640 N. THIRD STREET, LOTS 4,5, AND 6 (LESS THE SOUTHERLY 3.2
FEET OF LOT 6), BLOCK 102, HALLAM'S ADDITION TO THE CITY AND
TOWNSITE OF ASPEN, COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 40, SERIES OF 2005
PARCEL ID: 2735-121-08-002
WHEREAS, the applicant, Jim and Gae Daggs, represented by Charles Cunniffe Architects, has
requested a setback variance for the property located at 640 N. Third Street, Lots 4, 5, and 6 (less
the southerly 3.2 feet of Lot 6), Block 102, Hallam's Addition to the City and Townsite of
Aspen, Colorado; 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 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 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 October 12, 2005, performed an analysis of
the application based on the standards, found that the review standards have been met, and
recommended approval; and
WHEREAS, at their regular meeting on October 12, 2005, the Historic Preservation
Commission considered the application, found the application was consistent with the review
standards and approved the application by a vote of 6 to 0.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That HPC hereby approves a 7' south sideyard setback variance for the project proposed at 640
N. Third Street, Lots 4, 5, and 6 (less the southerly 3.2 feet of Lot 6), Block 102, Hallam's
Addition to the City and Townsite of Aspen, Colorado, as represented to HPC on October 12,
2005, with the following conditions:
1. No building permit can be issued for the rehabilitation of the historic house until an
application for a Historic Landmark Lot Split has been submitted.
2. The existing fence on the south lot line is to be located so that it sits on the property line.
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION at its regular meeting on the 12th day of October,
2005.
Approved as to Form:
David~Hoe~er, Assistant (~{ty Attorney
Approved as to content:
~RIC~PRESERVATION COMMISSION
,IAe~;~ ST ..~ty, Chair
Kathy Strigkland, Chief Deputy Clerk
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