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Regular Meeting
Historical Preservation Committee
June 22, 1976
Meeting was called to order by Chairman Lary Groen at l:10p.m, with members
Bob Marsh, Florence Glidden, Norm Burns, and Terry End present. Excused was
Jerry Michael. Also present was John Stanford of the Planning Department.
Approval of minutes
Burns moved to approve the minutes of June 8, 1976 with
the following correction: page 1, paragraph eleven,
change "resended" to "~escinded". The motion was
seconded by Glidden. All in favor, motion carried.
Floradora
Pre-application
Stanford explained that Russ Pielstick, architect of
the Floradora is present, and has submitted his drawings
for review by the HPC. The proposal is to build a
rotunda on the southeast corner on the existing structur(
and to extend the west facade of the structure across
the next two lots to the west. Stanford suggested to
HPC to have an informal discussion about the drawing
and comments of the building. Stanford asked Pielstick
to explain his concept and approach towards the
solution.
Pielstick introduced himself stating he was the archi-
tect of the Floradora for the owners of the building.
The Floradora sits on four lots. Two lots are within
the existing structure and has precluded thepossibility
of treating the site as two separate parcels because
of the requirement that two lots have to go through a
variance on a subdivision. The approach was to study
how to utilize the existing victorian particularly with
a restaurant in mind; and provide office space which
would be relatively low volume traffic. Pielstick
elected to build an addition to the victorian. This
decision was made prior to the HPC's decision that
the attempt should be made to keep separate identity
for quality victorian kind of buildings. There will
be a restaurant on the main floor of the existing
structure, the second level will be toilet facilities
for the restaurant; however there will be a tenative
toilet facility in the new addition for those in wheel-
chairs. The top floor of the new structure and the
existing structure is small apartment housing. The
attempt would be to make it long term housing. There
will be two levels of office space on the lower floor
of the addition. The members and Pielstick then went
over the drawings.
Glidden asked how many apartments there will be.
Pielstick mentioned there will be two one-bedroom
apartments on the north side and one two-bedroom apart-
ments on the south side, and one one-bedroom apartment
on the top floor of the existing structure.
Groen asked Stanford how he felt about the addition to
the east side of the existing structure not considering
the addition to the new office building. Stanford
responded that his concern was it is a copy of victorian
style and suggested it have another look to it and
would like to see the restaurant come off the east
facade as opposed to off the corner. Pielstick
mentioned he didn't want to feel like it was crowding
that street. Stanford mentioned to HPC what they are
concerned with is the visual appearance of the building.
Groen suggested not to have such a massive facade
on Main street. Pielstick thought that by breaking
the continuity of the facade on Main Street it would
then appear to be not so massive.
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Historical Preservation Committee June 22, 1976
New Business
Stanford also suggested to have the facade connecting
the two elements be recessed. Pielstick responded
there would be difficulty in dealing with snow and
ice between the two buildings. Pielstick felt it would
be easier to break the scale down using contemporary
architecture aesthetics than victorian.
Groen mentioned the main concern of the HPC is with the
center section with the three dormers. Maybe it could
be reworked to create the feeling of two structures.
Pielstick liked the idea of making the added structures
with non-victorian detail.
Stanford mentioned that it is important that the
signing that is decided for the building be looked at
by the HPC. Pielstick mentioned there will be no
signing.
Peilstick suggested this be considered a study session
and to come back again for review. There were no
further committee comments.
Groen mentioned he had received a call from the
National Trust for Historic Preservation in Washington
and they wanted information on Aspen's historic
zoning and would like a copy of the legislation that
created the committee and a copy of the HPC criteria.
Stanford mentioned he would write and send all the
requested information.
Marsh moved to adjourn at 2:10 p.m. Ail in favor,
motion carried.
Lib~D~ M. K;y~, 'De~ut~jCity Clerk