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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.hpc.19740301RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves Regular Meeting Historic Preservation Committee March 1, 1974 Preliminary Comments City Attorney Sandra Stuller explained the procedure necessary to designate City Hall a historic struc- ture. The procedure is as follows: (1) Complete research and documentation; (2) Present the findings and recommend that it be designated historic to the Planning and Zoning Commission; (3) Set a public hearing date; (4) Present a joint resolution by the H.P.C. and P. & Z. to City Council. City Attorney Stuller stated that when a quorum assembled, the resolution could be adopted. City Attorney Stuller asked to be familiarized with the Lift #1 problem, as she had worked on this pro- ject a few months ago. She remembered that the Building Inspector had asked for a legal description of the site, which was necessary before any legal action could be taken on the property; the H.P.C. would eventually be asking for a zoning designation to H. There was apparently some question as to the ownership of the second tower of Lift #1. The owner, Mr. Howard Awrey, had given the easement of the land to the Aspen Ski Corp. for skiing purposes, who~had then given it to the city. However, City Attorney Stuller implied that owner's consent was needed. Ramona Markalunas asked Attorney Stuller if she would be willing to draft a letter for the owner, Mr. Awrey, to sign, giving his consent to be rezoned H. City Attorney Stuller agreed, and stated she would send it out under her name, so that action could be taken quicker. It was then decided that Wednesday, March 13 would be the next regular meeting, since Mona Frost would be unable to make the meeting on March 15. The Meeting was formally called to order by Judy Ferrenberg, Acting Vice- Chairman, with Lary Groen, Mona Frost, City Attorney Sandra Stuller, Research Consultant Heather Hopton, John Stanford, and Councilwoman Ramona Markalunas at 3:15 P.M. As there was not a quorum present, no final actions could be taken. Aspen Supply Building Permit; Building Review Ferrenberg stated that before the meeting, she had talked to the Building Department, and they were not aware that those applying for a building permit had to come in front of the H.P.C. for review, before the permit could be granted. City Attorney Sandra Stuller asked where their power of review came from. It was noted that no one was really sure from what ordinance or resolution their power was derived. City Attorney Stuller said she would like to look into this. City Attorney Sandra Stuller left the meeting. Research Heather Hopton, research consultant, then introduced herself to the Committee. She had comprised a list of historic buildings. She explained that the last four buildings on the list were those she had the least information on. She had listed them with the RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves Regular Meeting Historic Preservation Committee March 1, 1974 Research, cont. Membership and Attendance Aspen Supply Bergman Building Elizabeth Callahan Property Bergman Building, cont. original name on the left, with the date of construc- tion, and the name it was now known by on the right. She had also divided the buildings by date, so that while doing research, in the newspapers, it would be known which buildings were built during this time period. She was also collecting descriptions and odd bits of information and placing them in a folder for each building. She asked that the source of the information of this kind be noted down, the date, and the initials of those receiving it. Markalunas then stated that the first meeting in April should be the target date in which she and Ms. Hopton would return to the H.P.C. to report on what was being done and what had been accomplished. Councilwoman Markalunas then stated she had failed to contact Don Westerlind, concerning his interest in the H.P.C. She would contact him early this week. Lary Groen suggested that they inquire privately and unofficially what Aspen Supply is actually going to do. He stated that the longer they wait to get in contact with them, they may be too late to modify the plans; hopefully, they could reach them before it was too late. It was agreed that Lary Groen and Judy Ferrenberg meet with the people responsible. Russell Pielstick then presented the plans for the Bergman Building for the H.P.C.'s review. The building is located across the street from the Hotel Jerome, near Elli's of Aspen. It was not built in a victorian mode, but one that was somewhat sympathetic with it. There would be approximately 2 vacant lots between the building and Elli's, which, since the land in this area is zoned commercial, would be buildable. A concession was given to the building originally in regard to open space, as they complied with the view plane from the Hotel Jerome. Mona Frost stated that she had taken the letter to Elizabeth Callahan, and that they were undecided about having their property designated historic. They had called Ramona Markalunas and told her that they were not yet ready to go. Councilwoman Markalunas left the meeting. Ferrenberg stated that she wished for David Finholm to see this conceptual drawing, and stated that these were the type of drawings she would like to see brought before the Committee. Major concerns were: the lighting - would it be a bright building at night, as compared with the others surrounding it? - it's height, texture,the impact on historic buildings in the rear, (The Hutch), trash receptacles, the size of the blank wall in the back. The Committee decided to agree on a recommendation to the P. & Z. at the next meeting. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves Regular Meeting Historic Preservation Committee March 1, 1974 Wheeler Opera House Restoration Concerning the Wheeler Opera House, it was noted by Ferrenberg that C.T. Collins had been unable to attend, but should be asked to the next meeting. She then asked if there had been any response from Ted Armstrong, concerning the restoration of the entrance to the Teen Center. There had been none. John Stanford noted that there could be serious safety problems in the building itself, and that these should be seriously addressed. Lary Groen then stated that this was precisely why he wanted to know what was scheduled and slated for the Opera House. It seemed to be useless to restore the outside of the building, if the inside was not safe. He stated that a list of priorities should be set up, if one did not already exist. Groen also asked the Committee if they were to restore according to historic ~fact, or if they were allowing themselves artistic license, to change for aesthetic value as we see it today. The general consensus of the Committee seemed to be for the latter. Ferrenberg then asked if they had been scheduled for a variance with the Board of Adjustment for the Brand Building and Aspen Supply historic signs. John Stanford explained that the owners were required to do this themselves; however, the committee could privately recommend to the owners that they do this at their own cost. John Stanford then quickly reviewed the agenda items for the next week. Ferrenberg then adjourned the meeting at 5:00 P.M. There was no second. Bobbie Ross, SEcretary