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A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (HPC)
APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR A SETBACK VARIANCE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 716 WEST FRANCIS STREET, LOTS NAND 0 AND THE
WEST 15 FEET OF LOT P, BLOCK 15, CITY AND TOWNSITE OF ASPEN,
COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO.8, SERIES OF 2006
PARCEL 10: 2735-124-08-003
WHEREAS, the applicant, 716 West Francis LLC, owner, represented by Rod Dyer, architect,
has requested a setback variance for the property located at 716 W. Francis Street, Lots Nand 0
and the west 15 feet of Lot P, Block 15, City and Townsite of Aspen, Colorado; and
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 of the 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, Amy Guthrie, in her staff report dated April 12, 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, and recommended approval with
conditions; and
WHEREAS, at their regular meeting on April 12,2006, 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
of5to O.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That HPC hereby grants approval for a 5 foot rear yard setback variance for the second floor
living space above the garage at 716 W. Francis Street, Lots Nand 0 and the west IS feet of Lot
P, Block IS, City and Townsite of Aspen, Colorado with the following condition. Within 30
days of the date of this approval, the applicant must pursue an encroachment license from the
City of Aspen Engineering Department to address the existing right-of-way improvements in
front of the house. Failure of the Engineering Department to issue a license, or revocation of the
license at a later date, will not invalidate the variance granted herein.
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION at its regular meeting on the 12th day of April,
2006.
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