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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.hpc.19740607RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves Regular Meeting .... Historic Preservation Committee June 7¢ 1974 Meeting was called to order at 3:10 P.M. by Acting Chairman Judy Ferrenberg, with Committee members Lary Groen, Norman Burns, Mona Frost, Florence Glidden, Bob Marsh, and Assistant Planner John Stanford. Approval of Minutes Burns made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 24 and June 4 meetings. Groen seconded the mo- tion. Ail in favor, motion carried. Building Review - Woods Building Architect Rob Roy was present to show the Committee further plans for the Woods Building remodel. He stated that the building had already been submitted to the Committee and received its approval, but that he was considering a change to the original plans, which involved a variance. He wanted to get the Committee's ideas on this approach before he went ahead with the variance procedures. Mr. Roy stated that according to the building code, in the area, the building could reach a height of 30' on the property line. At the proposed height of 40', the addition was required to be set back 10'. What he proposed was to build the building straight up. This space would not be enclosed, but would be open deck. He felt that this would be historically more correct, and would help the build- ing function better. Ferrenberg stated that as a Committee they should recommend to the Board of Adjustment that such a variance be granted, in that they would be working closely with the Board if people began restorations on old buildings. Groen made a motion that the Committee approve the revised plan presented by Rob Roy on the Woods Build- ing showing a covered deck and an open deck, from a historic standpoint. Frost seconded the motion. Stanford asked that Roy submit drawings to the H.P.C. showing the approved changes. Ail in favor, motion carried. Ferrenberg asked if the remodel included removing the blue paint from the ground floor of the building. He replied it would be sandblasted. Groen explained the chemical method, and who to contact. Ferrenberg then asked if the new addition would also be of brick; such brick should be matched as closely as possible to the old brick. Ferrenberg asked if the stucco on the walls of the patio would be continuous from the top level down. He stated this was correct, but was not sure of the color under consideration. Roy asked various questions concerning the proposed Historic Overlay District. The Shaft The applicants were not present. Old Business - Slide Show Councilwoman Ramona Markalunas was present to show a slide show prepared by the Aspen Historical Society on the history of Aspen. -1- RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves Regular Meeting Old Business ~ Historic Zoning County Courthouse - Policy Statement Historic preservation Committee June 7r 1974 Ferrenberg noted that the Committee was having a problem locating Russell Volk, who owned the lot where the Sinclair Station is located, to deliver his notice of the public hearing. It was noted that Kit Mason would be able to locate him. Stanford stated that he had contacted Silverton, Telluride, and Georgetown in regard to their historic area and information regarding their criteria. Hopefully this would be received before the public hearing. Ferrenberg requested that Stanford ask City Attorney Sandra Stuller if there were any legal technicalities as far as the criteria were concerned. She wondered if Council or any other groups would have to review these criteria. Stanford stated that if the criteria were made a part of the ordinance, these would need to be reviewed by Council. Markalunas stated that she had contacted a representa- tive of the National Trust who would drop by Aspen on June 24. A meeting was set with Mr. Frisbee on Monday evening, June 24, at 7:30 P.M., at the museum. The public would be invited. He would address the economic impact historic designation has had on other areas. Ferrenberg stated that Committee needed to have another meeting to review the slides and write down the criteria. This would be a study session on Wednesday, June 12, at 7:30 P.M. to write the cri- teria. Burns made a motion that the Committee hold a special meeting on Friday, June 14, at 2:00 P.M. to adopt the criteria. Frost seconded the motion. Ail in favor, motion carried. The State public meeting would be held at the library on June 17, at 7:30 P.M if this could be arranged. The State representative would also be on Commentary that day. John Stanford stated that the County had requested that the Committee make a formal recom~endation as to the acceptance of the colors presented for the Courthouse remodel last week. He stated tha~ as a policy statement in regard to a public building restoration, the Committee should make a statement as to whether or not public buildings should be restored historically, or whether artistic license should be used. Ferrenberg left the meeting. Frost noted a vocabulary listed in the National Trust; restoration meant keeping as the originalr renovation meant updating and modernization, Groen noted that preservation meant keeping the building from decay- ing, and restoration meant taking back to the original. Depending on the standpoint, a building then may or may not have to be redone in the original. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves Regular Meetin9 County Courthouse - Policy Statement, continued Historic Preservation Committee June 7~ 1974 Marsh made a motion to answer Hal Clark's request for a statement on the restoration or preservation of the Courthouse as follows: Restoration would be restoring the building exactly as it was originally, and preservation would not have to be done exactly as it was done originally. But that the Committee would like to include the following grounds for disapproval of any colors or changes in the building: Arresting and spectacular effects, violent contrasts of materials or colors, or a multiplicity or incon~ gruity of details resulting in a restless and dis- turbing appearance. Norman Burns seconded the motion. Ail in favor, motion carried. Marsh made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Burns seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned at 5:10 P.M.