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Historic Preservation Committee, January 8, 1980, City Council Chambers
The Aspen Historic Preservation Committee held a regular meeting on January 8,
1980, at 1:00 PM in the City Council Chambers. Members present were Jon Seigle,
Gaard Moses, Lary Groen, Norm Burns, Terry End, Mona Frost and Richard Cicero.
Staff member Sunny Vann of the Planning Office was also present. Due to a
mechanical failure in the recorder, the minutes will be somewhat brief.
Approval of Minutes
Jon Seigle opened the meeting. The Committee approved
the minutes of November 13, 1979.
Old Business
Jon Seigle addressed the Aspen Ski Lodge regarding
their change of original plans. The original plans
were not available at this time so the Committee
proeeded with the next item.
Historic Designation;
Pedersen Residence,
212 Lake Ave.
Welton Anderson represented the Pedersen project.
Anderson noted that this residence was one of (5)
five Victorian brick structures in the wes~ end of
town. The house was built in 1889 and~owned for a
long period of time by the Shaw family. Vann stated
he had received a letter from Henry Pedersen dated
December 3, 1979 requesting Historic Designation of
his property. Vann stated the designation could be
a simple procedure with the consent of the owner.
Groen made a motion to approve the Historic Designa-
tion of the Pedersen residence pending documentation.
End seconded the motion. Ail in favor, motion
granted.
Aspen Ski Lodge;
deviations from
approved plans
Russell Pielstick, Architect and David Jones of the
Aspen Ski Lodge represented the Lodge. They presented
the original blue prints and changes made to the
Committee. Originally the front of the building had
a stone wall and stone fence surrounding the pool
area. Pielstick stated they had completed a fence
only along the north side. There was no fence con-
structed along the west and northwest sides as origi-
nally shown. The fence in the original approved
plans was that of stone; the fence they have con-
structed is that of clear cedar wood. Groen quest-
ioned Pielstick on the height of the fence and if it
would keep animals out. Pielstick stated the fence
is 6 ft. in height.
Frost questioned the representatives on their author-
ity to change construction plans without H.P.C.
approval. Pielstick assured Frost it wasn't inten-
tional. Jones explained they had run into a time
cramp, unexpected expenses, and bad weather conditions
He stated it had turned into a rebuilding project
instead of a remodeling one. Pielstick noted that
the Building Department will not give a Certificate
of Occupancy until plans are submitted and approved.
Thus, a letter listing those changes was submitted
to the Building Department on approximately December
17, 1979.
Seigle asked if any other changes had been made.
Jones stated that (3) three skylights had been in-
stalled and changes in the roof elevations had also
been made. Seigle also asked if the landscaping
had been approved before the fence had been changed.
Pielstick stated the landscaping would be decided
separately.
Groen voiced a very unsympathetic opinion toward their
hardships. Frost suggested it would have simplified
matters if they would of had their approval on the
changes. Seigle liked the results but felt totally
useless as a Committee with a purpose. Frost stated
Historic Preservation Committee, January 8, 1980, City Counc'il Chambers
Preapplication Review~
617 Main St.
that she would like to see H.P.C. approval on any
changes made and if a special meeting were necessary
it could be provided.
After some discussion and consideration of changing
construction back to meet the original plans, the
Committee agreed to approve the changes made pending
approval of the landscaping. Gaard Moses made a
motion to approve the changes made from the original
plans; the (3) three skylights, the changes in eleva-
tion and the clear cedar fence pending approval of
the landscaping. Mona Frost seconded the motion.
Ail in favor, motion granted.
Randy Wedum gave the presentation, Charles Grant and
Tom Somers were also present. A letter addressed to
the H.P.C. dated the 4th of January from the owners
of the building at 617 Main St. informed the
Committee of their plan to develop 4000 ft. to 4500 ft
of office space. Wedum stated they planned to move
the existing structure to the west property line
extending the roof to make a second story. The
major part of the new construction would be set back
and to the east and a second bay would be added. A
courtyard involving two levels would be added to the
back of the building. The office spaces will be
designed for single person occupancy. There will be
a total of six offices catering to a minimal amount
of the general public. Wedum also stated that they
intended to apply for a parking variance, additional
space is needed.
The Committee agreed the plans were somewhat vague.
They felt that with the existing plans the front of
the building could appear to massive. Wedum was
advised to use more vertical lines in construction
to create a more Victorian style. The Committee
gave examples of existing homes in the area to view
for possible ideas and suggested a second preapplica-
tion review when the plans were completed and revised.
The meeting adjourned at 3:00 PM.
DepUty City Cle~y