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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.hpc.19800219 .... ~o.~.~.~,~.,.~=o.,o..v.. RECOR D O F PROC E E DI N GS Historic Preservation Committee, February 19, 1980, City Council Chambers The Aspen Historic Preservation Committee held a regular meeting on February 19, 1980, at 1:30 PM in City Council Chambers. Members present were Jon Seigle, Terry End, Mona Frost, and Richard Cicero. Staff representative, Sunny Vann, of the Planning Office was also present. Approval of Minutes Jon Seigle opened the meeting. Terry End made the motion to approve the minutes of January 22, 1980. Seconded by Richard; all in favor, motion granted. Old Business Mother Lode/ Wheeler Opera House Covered Service Area No one was present to represent the Mother Lode. Sunny stated that he had contacted the Building Department who was to notify the owners of the Mother Lode that they were to appear before the HPC. Historic Designation: Pedersen Residence 212 Lake Ave. Welton Anderson out of town, therefore make any presentation for the approval as an historic designation. unable to of the site Tom Thumb Building 617 W. Main Final Application Public Hearing Don Pielstick made the presentation of working draw- ings, with changes indicated for the courtyard. The building itself had been through Growth Management Plan approval in 1978. The major change is that they have eliminated the ramp and added a wheelchair lift. The change was made because a ramp would have broken up the courtyard area too much and the possibility of the ramp being used by skateboarders. The Board thought the change was ok, but questioned the entrance--whether or not it was the same as what was originally approved. Before final approval could be given, Pielstick then presented plans for lighting the area. He also stated that the awning color select- ion had not been made. Jon Seigle restated the motion that Mona nearly made before Pielstick presented the lighting and awning questions. The motion was made to "approve the plans of the Tom Thumb remodeling, the brick and lighting, the pavers and aluminum framing for the window; the only condition being that Sunny will verify that these re- presentations are working drawings of the preliminary drawings we(the HPC) reviewed and approved. And that the applicant will return for signage and awning appro- val.'' Richard Cicero seconded the motion; all in favor, motion granted. Randy Wedum and Tom Somers were present for the heaming and final application. Jon opened the case to the public for comments. No one was present; therefore Jon closed it. Jon asked that Randy and Tom present the plans to HPC to confirm that they were the same as had been shown at previous meetings. Materials for the outside of the building were discussed including the siding and trim. Terry End made the motion to approve the plans as presented with the condition that the architects would come back to present the color scheme of the stain for the siding and paint trim. Mona seconded the mot- ion. Jon abstained from voting because of a conflict of interest. Motion passed by majority. ~^~o,~o,~.,~,,~o.~o~w~ RECOR D O F PROC EE DI N GS Historic Preservation Committee, February 19, 1980, City Council Chambers Project Review (cont.) Aspen Ski Lodge Preapplication Review Landscaping Plans Russ Pielstick submitted his plans for landscaping and detail of the fence for the Aspen Ski Lodge. The Board was able to review and ask questions of Russ of the updated drawings. Mona made the motion to approve the preapplication and final review of the landscaping plans subject to a June 15, 1980, completion date. Seconded by Terry. Ail in favor, motion granted. Jon then stamped for approval the landscaping plans. Gargoyle Building Preapplication Review Mill Street Station, 1980 GMP Application Conceptual Discussion Appearing on behalf of Mason and Morse, Inc., archi- tect Robin Molny opened his presentation by stating that M & M have purchased the Gargoyle building and anticipate moving their real estate offices to that location in the fall of this year. The owner's and architect's intention, with HPC approv- al, is to demolish the narrow wing of the existing building, void out some space in the basement and to add a second story. Molny also said that the front entrance would be changed. He said that the new addition to the building would be brick; the existing building is of concrete blocks. The blocks would be painted to match the color of the brick. Jon asked if there was any building in town that used brick and concrete block in combination with each other~ painted to match, so that the HPC could get a proper perspective of what the building would look like. Molny said that the new Andre's building was the finest example. Jon added that HPC had been requiring any new buildings~ if it has brick in front and on the side, for the brick to go all the way around not for it to look like a facade. Terry End made the motion for preliminary approval and to come back with working drawings and schedule a public heaping on March 11, 1980. Mona seconded the motion. Ail in favor, motion granted. Molny asked about a model for the building, whether it was required. Jon said that it just made it easier for HPC to evaluate the situation when a visual aid was presented. Don Ball and Drake Jacobs, architects, came before the HPC for opinions of what the members would like to see happen to the Mill Street Station. This is in view of the fact that the Bank of Aspen, Mill Street Station and four lots adjoining the Station were sold. The new owners had asked the architects to obtain opinions be- fore proceeding with any plans. The architects thought that they had two alternatives at this time: 1) to keep the Mill Street Station as it is and developing the remaining 4 lots to the east, or 2) tearing down the Station and constructing a ne~ totally coordinated building on the total six lots. The architects want to coordinate plans with whatever the future holds for the Wheeler Opera House. Person- ally, they would like to see the Station remain due to its unique nature. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Historic Preservation Committee, February 19~ 1980~ City Council Chambers Jon Seigle and Richard Cicero also like the "funkiness' of the Station. Jon said he likes the scale of the building and doesn't like the prospect of a second story being added. He wants to see the remaining four lots being developed. But Jon added that it was not HPC that would determine what would fit within buildin~ and planning codes of the City. There are longer range problems for keeping the build- ing: inherently, it was built as a temporary storage unit for Aspen Lumber. According to Bob Jacobs, fire marshall, he said it does not meet the fire code standards--it is a totally combustable building in the commercial core of the city. Terry End and Mona Frost objected to the Station remaining. They would just as soon see it torn down and something else built in its place. Tuesday Morning 409 Hyman Street Mall Architect Don Ball submitted renovation plans for the facade of the building at 409 Hyman Street Mall. Two designs were presented: one of brick, the other of slate. Jon objected to the use of slate on the facade and strongly suggested the use of brick. Don wants to return to submit color samples for the brick and awnings. Sunny stated that the plans can be stamped now for approval as long as Don returns with the samples. Richard made the motion to approve the plans; Mona seconded it. Ail in favor, motion granted. The plans were then stamped for approval. Committee Comments Jon opened discussion for comments. Mona thought HPC needed two more alternates so that there would not be any problem having a quorum present. Jon thought that Jan Wirth had resigned but that HPC needs official notification before he can ask City Council to appoint another member. Mona said that the position should be advertised. Jon did not feel that appointing more alternates was the solution. Terry End made the motion to adjourn the meeting; seconded it. Ail in favor, motion granted. Deputy C ~/C 1 erk gon