HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.hpc.002-2006
.'--.",~~'--"~",^ .,-,._~,."~~,--....
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (HPC)
APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR MINOR DEVELOPMENT, RELOCATION AND
A VARIANCE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 920 WEST HALLAM STREET,
UNIT B-1, AS SHOWN ON THE COMMON INTEREST PLANNED COMMUNITY
PLAT FOR LOT B, ASPEN HISTORIC COTTAGES
RESOLUTION NO.~ SERIES OF 2006
II! 11111 II II I1I11 II 1111 1111 II I111I III ~~:/~~! 71:58~
JRNICE K vos CRUOILL PITKIN COUNTY CO R 16.00 D 0.00
PARCEL In: 2735-123-18-002
WHEREAS, the applicants, David and Amy Guthrie, represented by Gilbert Sanchez, have
requested a Certificate of Approval for Minor Development, Relocation, and a Variance for the
property located at 920 W. Hallam Street, legally known as Unit B-1, as shown on the common
interest planned community plat for Lot B, Aspen Historic Cottages; and
WHEREAS, Section 26.415.070 of the Municipal Code states that "no building or structure
shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, relocated or improved involving a
designated historic property or district until plans or sufficient information have been submitted
to the Community Development Director and approved in accordance with the procedures
established for their review;" and
WHEREAS, for Minor Development Review, the HPC must review the application, a staff
analysis report and the evidence presented at a hearing to determine the project's conformance
with the City of Aspen Historic Preservation Design Guidelines per Section 26.415.070.D.3.b.2
and 3 of the Municipal Code and other applicable code sections. The HPC may approve,
disapprove, approve with conditions or continue the application to obtain additional information
necessary to make a decision to approve or deny; and
WHEREAS, in order to approve relocation, according to Section 26.415.090.C, Relocation of a
Designated Property, it must be determined that:
I. It is considered a non-contributing element of a historic district and its relocation will
not affect the character of the historic district; or
2. It does not contribute to the overall character of the historic district or parcel on which
it is located and its relocation will not have an adverse impact on the historic district or
property; or
3. The owner has obtained a Certificate of Economic Hardship; or
4. The relocation activity is demonstrated to be an acceptable preservation method given
the character and integrity of the building, structure or object and its move will not
adversely affect the integrity of the historic district in which it was originally located or
diminish the historic, architectural or aesthetic relationships of adjacent designated
properties; and
Additionallv. for approval to relocate all of the following criteria must be met:
I. It has been determined that the building, structure or object is capable of withstanding
the physical impacts of relocation; and
2. An appropriate receiving site has been identified; and
--~-""~".'_~--."',~.-~
JRNICE K VOS CRUDILL PITKIN COUNTY CO R 16.00 D 0.00
3. An acceptable plan has been submitted providing for the safe relocation, repair and
preservation of the building, structure or object including the provision of the necessary
financial security; and
11111 II II II 11111 II II II II II III II ~~L~~;! 71:58~
WHEREAS, for approval of setback variances, the HPC must review the application, a staff
analysis report and the evidence presented at a hearing to determine, per Section 26.415.110.C of
the Municipal Code, that the setback variance:
a. Is similar to the pattern, features and character ofthe historic property or district; and/or
b. Enhances or mitigates an adverse impact to the historic significance or architectural character
of the historic property, an adjoining designated historic property or historic district; and
WHEREAS, Jennifer Phelan, in her staff report dated February 8,2006, performed an analysis
of the application based on the standards, found that the review standards and the "City of Aspen
Historic Preservation Design Guidelines have been met except for the variance review criteria,
and recommended approval of the Minor Development and Relocation with conditions; and
WHEREAS, at their regular meeting on February 8, 3006, the Historic Preservation Commission
considered the application, found the application was consistent with the review standards and
"City of Aspen Historic Preservation Design Guidelines" and approved the application by a vote
oflto~.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That the HPC hereby grants approval for Minor Development, Relocation, and a Variance for 920
W. Hallam Street, Unit B-1, as shown on the common interest planned community plat for Lot B,
Aspen Historic Cottages with the following conditions:
I. A report from a licensed engineer or architect demonstrating that the building (garage)
can be moved must be submitted with the building permit application if relocation is
necessary.
2. A bond or letter of credit in the amount of $15,000 to insure the safe relocation of the
structure must be submitted with the building permit application if relocation is
necessary.
3. A relocation plan detailing how and where the buildings will be stored and protected
during construction must be submitted with the building permit application if relocation
IS necessary.
4. HPC hereby grants a rear yard setback variance to allow the underground basement
addition to sit at the property line (zero foot setback). Absolutely no permanent
encroachment into the right-of-way shall be permitted.
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION at its regular meeting on the 8th day of February,
2006.
App oved as .0 Form:
David Hoefer, Assls an City Attorney
ATION CO SION
ATT~~ ~~~_
Kathy StricklaiJi, Chief Deputy Clerk
1111111111111111 1111 II ~;~L~:;! 71:581
JRNICE K VOS CRUDILL PITKIN COUNTY CO R 16.00 D 0.00