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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.hpc.19921223HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Minutes of Deoember 23, 1992 Meeting was called to order by chairman Bill Poss with Les Holst, Jake Vickery, Roger Moyer, Karen Day and Linda Smisek present. Excused were Joe Krabacher, Donnelley Erdman and Martha Madsen. Roxanne: There are two additional items that need added to the agenda regarding airlocks. MOTION= Bill made the motion airlock proposals to the agenda; motion carries. to add Renaissance and Kenechi second by Roger. Ail in favor, Jake: I feel we still do not have a policy except our general guidelines regarding airlocks made out of plastic etc. 311 W. NORTH - FINAL DEVELOPMENT Roxanne: Mr. and Mrs. Block are here and they are the applicant. James Weaver is the architect. There are no changes being presented. The condition from conceptual was the distinction from old and new. All parking spaces are on site. Martin Block and Bea Block: We are west north near the tent. We would like to add a duplex in the rear so that it will not impact the area. It would enhance the area and keep the character in the area as the monoliths go up in the area. MOTION: Les made the motion that HPC grant final development approval for the proposal at 311 W. North subject to council's final reading and adoption of landmark designation ordinance finding that it meets the development guidelines; second by Roger. All in favor, motion carries. MINOR DEVELOPMENT - AIRLOCKS, 325 E. MAIN LEOENDS OF ASPEN Roxanne: We are reviewing Renaissance and Kenechi also. Craig Glendenning will represent Legends and this has been reviewed. I am recommending denial of Legends because it does not meet any of the development review standards. Jake: We have been thrown this new duty and one of my concerns is the tenants. There could be several into the same structure and unless there is coordination among the different tenants they could all be different things. I do not know what their legal status is in making these applications. If we are going to be making evaluations I feel we should see the entire facade. I am not suggesting that people have to draw the entire thing but a draft would be appropriate. Historic Preservation committee Minutes of December 23, 1992 Roxanne: Signs fall under zoning. Regarding samples of material the three are already up. I feel the criteria is in place. Jake: I am uncomfortable with making the decisions without proper guidelines. Bill: Jake is saying that the standards are there but the guidance in the guideline, examples of what we would like to see are not. We haven't done enough study to know what we would like to see or apply. Linda: Trying to find an awning that is in keeping with the building is what we should be observing. Bill: We should state that anything approved here is not on a long term basis. Renaissance: I am concerned about energy conservation. If you do get guidelines you should send us a copy. Linda: Last week we reviewed Silver City Grill which was originally not intended to be a restaurant but a space designed for other purposes and then the restaurant came and suddenly the airlock was needed. We are trying to work with the entire idea of adaptive uses to structures that are in this town. Greg Glendenning, Legends: ugly. The canvas works somewhat but it is Roger: In the code there will be numerous changes concerning energy efficiency commercial and residential. Les: We have historic buildings and guidelines. We also approved the bakery which worked. We have historic standards for buildings. Karen: What is the cost range for airlocks? Craig: Around $1500. I will comply to whatever the Board wants. Les: One of the ideas of airlocks or additions is that it is compatible and does not catch your eye. This airlock does not meet any of the guidelines. Possibly clear plastic would be better. Linda: Is there anyway that you could do an inward airlock? Craig: In order to do that we would have to remove the bar. Les: What about vertical plastic on the inside of the door on a frame. Historic Preservation committee Minutes of December 23, 1992 Craig: That might work. Jake: The colors need to be compatible. Roger: Ail three airlocks are placed under an existing overhang. All three at this moment are canvas and I feel for this winter it will work. In the future, Jake's idea of a more solid yet transparent type of structure might work better. If Legends were attached to the inside of the building it would work better. The color doesn't work but if it were clear with a white frame it would basically not detract from the historic structure. Les: I would like them all to be able to get through the winter. Karen: I would not want them to incur any more expense this season until after we have make our decisions in the worksession. Craig: I will take down my masterpiece and the draft something and come back to the HPC. Bill: On Legends carry the character of the windows around to be more compatible. MOTION: Roger made the motion that the minor development request for 325 E. Main, Legends of Aspen be denied in that it does not meet the development guidelines; second by Les. Discussion: Les: I would not mind if they kept it for another two months through the winter months in the spirit of compromise. AMENDED MOTION: Roger made the motion that HPC allow the airlock up at Legends until February 15th and at that time it should be removed second by Linda. All in favor, motion carries. MOTION: Roger made the motion that the application for the Renaissance Restaurant and Kenechi Restaurant airlocks be allowed until April 15th of this year and that the applicant reapply for next winter once we have more specific guidelines to work from; also that Kenechi's airlock be secured if possible; second by Linda. Ail in favor, motion carries. MOTION: Linda made the motion to adjourn; second by Roger. All in favor, motion carries. Meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m. Kathleen J. Strickland, Chief Deputy Clerk