HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.apz.038-94RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION GRANTING
VIEW PLANE REVIEW APPROVAL FOR 315 EAST HYMAN AVENUE, ASPEN,
COLOR~DO
Resolution No. 94-~
WHEREAS, the applicant, Eric Casper, submitted an application
for a view plane review for the installation of an elevator onto
the Wheeler Square office building; and
WHEREAS, the elevator shaft projected into the Wheeler Opera
House view plane; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 24-7-501 of the Municipal Code,
the mountain view plane review subjects development to a heightened
review so as to protect mountain views form obstruction, strengthen
the environmental and aesthetic character of the city, maintain
property values, and enhance the city's tourist industry by
maintaining the city's heritage as a mountain community; and
WHEREAS, view plane review is a review by the Planning and
Zoning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission held a
public meeting December 6, 1994; and
WHEREAS, the Commission reviewed the application for the
elevator, and found that the affect on the view plane is negligible
and due to the existing mechanical equipment on the roof, the pure
mechanical nature of the intrusion, and the federal requirement to
bring the building up to accessibility standards the intrusion of
the elevator shaft into the view plane does not affect the parcel
in a manner that a PUD review would alleviate the affects; and
Resolution No. 94-~
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WHEREAS, the Commission voted to approve the view plane review
with conditions of approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission that it does
hereby grant a view plane approval with the following conditions:
1. The elevator shaft shall not extend beyond 42" above the
existing roof top (which is the higher portion of the building's
roof). The vent shall not extend greater than 12" above the roof
of the shaft.
2. In so far as possible as determined by City staff, including
the building department the applicant shall remove the portion of
the old elevator shaft that is on top of the roof. The applicant
shall also paint the existing fixtures on top of the roof a color
that will blend into the roof's surface.
3. Ail material representations made in the application and in the
public hearing shall be adhered to or the approval is void.
4. This approval does not negate necessary HPC review.
APPROVED by the Commission at its regular meeting on December
6, 1994 .
ASPEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Bruce Kerr, Chairperson
ATTEST:
Jan~..~rney,-~eput~." Clt¥ Clerk