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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.hpc.19761026RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves The regular meeting of the Historical Preservation Committee was held at 1:00, Tuesday, October 26th, 1976, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Aspen, Colorado. Those members present were Lary Groen, Norm Burns, Gaard Moses, Bob Marsh, Jerry Michael, Mona Frost, and Tom Wells. Approval of minutes Old Business Arthur's Restaurant Final Approval La Tortue Pre-application Chairman Groen called for a motion the minutes of the 12th, 19th, and Marsh so moved, seconded by Burns. motion carried. to approve 28th meetings. Ail in favor, Groen suggested moving on to the project review section of the Agenda. Welton Anderson, once again representing Arthur's Restaurant in their application for expansion, went over the final plans with the members. With the expansion and deletion of certain areas, the total floor space will be 2196 sq. ft. The seating capacity has been increased by thirteen people. The old outhouse in front of the building was dis- cussed at length by the members. The question of its historic significance and whether it could be moved, and still remain historic was discussed. The mirror coating on the windows is going to be removed. Groen then opened the public hearing. There were no public comments. Burns moved to give final approval of the application as presented. This was seconded by Marsh, all in favor, motion carried. A discussion about the old outhouse was held among the members. Ms. Frost recommends removing the structure and so moved. Burns seconded this motion. All in favor, motion carried. Stanford of the Planning Office gave the presentation as there was no one to represent the applicant. The asst. manager of La Tortue, Mrs. Hicks was present to answer questions. Stanford explained how the proposed extension would bring the building right up to where Acapulco Gold is now, and would cut out one of their windows, and make the entrance into the restaurant a narrow hall effect. This proposal has been denied once before by this committee due to a lack of detailed plans. Stanford still feels that the plans being presented are inadequate, and do not show the expansion in relation to the adjacent buildings. Clayton Meyring feels that the distance between the Chuck Wagon and the proposed expansion meets the open space requirement. The expansion is not really being proposed by La Tortue, but by the owner, Arthur Hyde. The planning office feels that there is a negative effect on the surrounding area by this proposal. The Planning Office recommends denial on the inaccuracy of the drawings and because of their feeling that it would have a negative im- pact on the environment. The committee would like to see a rendering of this addition in relation to the other buildings. Marsh moved to deny application, seconded by Ms. Frost. All in favor. Burns suggested also possibly presenting photos if Aspen Book Store Pre-application Jerome Hotel discussion re-apply to this committee. The subject of this not actually being an extension of the business of La Tortue, but in reality an extension of the prop- erty of Arthur C. Hyde was discussed. Wells suggested relabeling this as such. All were in favor. There was a motion to add the Aspen Book Store to the agenda by Norm Burns. Michael McVoy, owner of the Aspen Book Store was present to go over the proposal for a change in the entrance of the Mill Street Station, and moving the doors into the entrance by the book store. McVoy stated that actually this would be going back to the original design which had been changed by the owner, DeeDee Brinkman when she added the double stained glass doors. The double doors create a problem during the winter for the flower shop in that arcade space. The doors will be replaced with a large window with entrances on either side. The planning office would rather see more of a verticle fenestration effect in the mullions of the doors, but this was not made as a stipulation. However, this was discussed by the members, and McVoy stated that they could go to the verticle if necessary. Groen brought up the question of exterior lighting. There will be some lighting, but McVoy is not certain what type as yet. On the northeast side it could possibly go under the sidewalk covering. Theywill need adequate lighting, but final plans are pending. Stanford stated that the planning office does not have a prob- lem with the concept. Burns moved to give pre-application and final approval of the plans as presented. Seconded by Michaels. All in favor. The proposal that is going to be made is to increase the room capacity of the hotel from the existing 33 rooms to 100 rooms. The planning office, in dis- cussing the project with John Gilmore, suggested that the project be handled under the PUD. He also stated that they wanted to include the back lots of the hotel in the historic designation. There was a discussion of a possible change from the "0 Office District" to the Commercial Core. The relation of the new addition brick and matehinq it as clOs~yto the original brick as possible was discussed. The brick adds to the historic significance of the building. The additions did not present that much of an effect from the Main Street view point. Jerry McCarthy was present to go over the proposal with this committee. McCarthy feels that the owner, John Gilmore, is very sympathetic with the historic, grand atmosphere of the old hotel, and will strive to revive and preserve it as much as possible. The area behind the lobby will flow into a larger lounge and there will be an area for relaxed congregation. The area where the employees rooms are will be coming down. The approximate completition date would be at least a year and half. There wou~d be almost a total renovation of the building itself. There has been an amendment to the building code to give the building inspector power to make adjustments for buildings that are designated historic. Gilmore should submit a request for this type of designation. The problem is that the proposal is one story above code requirements. Stanford stated the only problem was the blocking of the view to Red RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves Historical Preservation Committee Regular Meeting October 26, 1976 Old Business Potential Areas for Historic Designation New Business Proposed Teen Center Mountain from Main Street. Michaels questioned how Gilmore had gotten around the parking space requirement forthis type of facility. The problem of parking and influx of cars was argued at length by the group. This is indeed going to be a major project, and it will probably come before this group again on an in- formal basis as it is felt this will have a great deal of impact on the area surrounding it. Stanford reviewed the Resolution of the HPC, and that the P & Z has not as yet dealt with it in expanding the Historic District. He is hoping that this will come up at their meeting this evening. Stanford reviewed the proposed area between Original and Garmisch. The two Victorian houses that are in jeporardy of being moved were discussed, and Moses stated that the owner of those houses was in town last week, and there is very definitely an emminent danger of those houses being moved. He asked if they were moved out of the Historical District, could they still be designated individually. The subiect of having in the historical district was discussed. Wells was very concerned about this, and yet Burns stated that there are very specific criteria set forth in the code, which the City very rarely seems to adhere to. This was argued by the members at length. It was suggested that either Clayton or John should, at the time drawings are presented to them to be put on the agenda or considered by the HPC, review the criteria, and make sure that the applicants presentation meets the standard of criteria that exists for this comm- ission. The area where the proposed expansion for the Hyde property is not at its best right now, even though it does have potential. The controls over our environment must be strengthened to make sure that what we get in the way of progress is of high quality, with a great deal of thought and planning. Groen asked Stanford if he had any further information on the proposed Teen Center. If any exterior re- modeling is being done they should be routed through this committee. It was stated that it has been requested through Mahoney that this be done, and Groen is asking Stanford to follow through on this. Burns moved to adjourn, seconded by Michael. The meeting adjourned at 3:15. Ellen L. Atkins, Secretary to HPC