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" i L i,o'I,22 1 " I. - p 14 Times Daily Tuesday, December 4, 1990 City focuses on replica of gazebo By JOHN COLSON not consult city staffers before tearing the aging struc- was monitoring the renovation for the town's Historic Times Daily Staff Writer ture down. Preservation Committee, the decision to rip the gazebo - City staffers "got all the screaming out of the way" He said he and other council members have gotten down "was a bad call, a judgment error, but main- Monday over last Friday's destruction of the Paepcke "dozens of calls and comments" from enraged citizens tained "it doesn't do any good to point fingers now." Park gazebo, according to a city planner. who saw the gazebo as symbolic o f Aspen's link to the But, he said, "the main structure was completely rot- past, and added that that outcry Â«is a real signal of a ted through" and very little could have been salvaged And now, the staffers are concentrating on building lack of confidence in the city, and I'd say with good rea- no matter what."You're talking about saving a few as exact a copy as possible to replace it. son. A very important symbol ... has been demolished." shingles." City historic planner Roxanne Eflin said the city has Stirling stressed Monday that he had not received a Rappaport rejected calls for citizen oversight of the "been promised by the contractor we will have a recon- complete report on the incident from city manager Car- city's renovation project. structed gazebo by Christmas." 01 O'Dowd, who was up ibr her six-month evaluation Acknowledging that the destruction was a result of The gazebo, which was built in the 1930s to house before the city council Monday night. poor communication between the contractor and the , the citfs fire bell, was to undergo a complete renova- But, he conceded, the incident poses an image prob- city, he said a citizen committee to oversee the work ~ tion by Christmas. But the contractor in charge of the lem for the city, because a private builder would never would just "hold things up. It's not that complicated a 1 T project, Aspen Custom Builders, decided after starting have been allowed to treat a historic structure in this project. I feel pretty confident with the level of overview 1 we have now." P work that the structure. was too unsound to safely be way. He stressed that the materials used to rebuild the ] left standing and tore the building down. "It gives the appearance of a double standard ... that gazebo will be based on photographs and plans drawn 1 Aspen Mayor Bill Stirling said the destruction of the we treat ourselves (the city) differently than we treat up after exhaustive study of the structure. 7 historic structure is "embarrassing to the whole (city) other citizens." "The intent is not to make it look like a modern I council" and "maddening" because the contractor did According to local architect Glenn Rappaport, who gazebo," he said. 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Great views! 963-9837. smoking. $400 per week, $1400 monthly PITKIN COUNTY BANK & TRUST COM- (11/29-12/12cc) & security deposit. (303) 920Â»3446. EXPERIENCED CARPENTERS & PANY is currently accepting applications (11/29-12/5p) (12/3-14p) LABORERS wanted. Experienced only for a full time Business Teller, experience : BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED 3-bedroom LA RGE STUDIO with loft on river in need apply. 923-2193.01/28-12/44 preferred. Also accepting applications lor - VERY AFFORDABLE accomodations, 20 EXPERIENCED SALES HELP needed at full time Retail Teller, experience pre- ..home g Ridge Run at-StyMmEtÂ·311. Basalt. Fl-pished entemele,:tely Zmt minutes from Aspen! Available Thanksgiv- Chestnut Run. Full-lime position. Contact terred butwill train. Excellentbenelit pack- ace. Salary cornmonqi,roia with av---Â· The Bandstr-' Is Gone But~ The Memor__ itill Linger ~ Editor: I was very impressed by the way we reacted to the unceremonial destruction of the Paepcke Park bandstand. We were rabid for a few days, but then relaxed without drawing blood or leaving any deeper scars. I guess we realized that the bandstand itself wasn't what we would miss. When I would look at it, it would remind me of an earlier, longed-for time, when families of our community gathered in itS shadow to cele- brate the summer holidays with martial music and outdoor games. As a songwriter, I have set my best work in those times. It seems likepeople are more apt to believe the existence of lasting love, family commitment, faith, and civic duly in a couple from 100 years ago. The band- stand was and will be again, proof that such a time existed. Join me this joyous holiday season in 2 celebrating those values a backhoc can't 2 destroy. 4 r -Al; Jimmy Ibbotson r ~0 'l'he company boasts a steady 30 percent annual growth rate and posted gross sales of about $25 million last year. Imperial completely turns its .inventory every 90 days. ~ Today, hats bearing the trademark P'I" can be found around the world. And almost every baseball cap made uses the *adjustable sizing mechanism patented by Imperial. When Clymor bought the company, [Imperial had already established itself as a leader in the headwear and fashion 01dustry, I MAURICE EPSTEIN established VImperial Headwearin 1916, making hats with a single sewing machine and pdreaming of success. At that time, the company made the fashionable wool dress caps worn by almost every man in 4he country. Epstein then added military caps to his product line, and Imperial .cinnlid m,nv nf th, r:,ne wnrn hv mil;- Aspen' s 'Leaning Tower Of Paepke' Hits The Dirt If asked to inspect the rotting timbers Aspen Parks Department Director By GREG TRINKER Aspen Daily News StaM Writer before demolition, Eflin said she might George Robinson said in a statement have said: "You may be right. It may be Friday "We did not anticipate complete Against the original orders ofthe city too fargone for reconstruction." But she of Aspen, a private contractor demol- is angry she was never given the chance. Please see GAZEBO on page 10 ished the deteriorating Paepcke Park - Gazebo Friday instead of restoring the 44 * 4 4,0Â»h ' - - 4, historic 1930s structure. 2' t.._ ---4.-4-1*i.,.dig/71&/am"r While the unpopular move to trash r C ,#: 4 2 4 Ic~#1~ bli~~ i' w :&--' -= 6 i nstead of restore is now supported by 14* & ~1;*i~ - - 11 * the director of the Aspen Parks Associa- p tion due to safety concerns, the decision ' . I. leaves Aspen Historic Preservation Officer Roxanne Ellin furious. W 1 4 1 43*, VÂ»fiII. "I want the community to know all is L / not OK in Denmark. To make a unilater- ~ ~ A #i *- kil:I, t /. , --3' .â€¢-â€¢Li~121,- I: 4. NN~ al decision in the field is definitely not 6.1 ... . p.* 50'&-12___-r-- 1 4,54 '- :79'limptiltr billil OK. I am unbelievably irritated at this," ~f y i ,. 2-*-4 a, -Uk.-4 , T *-â€¢' 7*01; 76-- L :f#21 '16- #111 , -7/. Eflin said Friday. Â·; V - -* -:2- --t-- 1 * 3.12*113 2-15 Eflin said "this gazebo belongs to the ~~ '999 - .lr &_ 1'1115 4.=.--9 community. It is the community's deci- ~ - - .21 Er,=6,- (---A#Â£ - i ... sion what happens to it." Aspen Custom Builders originally were supposed to remove any salvagable material, which would later be used to ~ - restore what was fondly known as the , + .4 ,--Ii//-1 ///////I. ,/b- 1..~I.I. 4 21*.4 "Leaning Tower of Paepke." It listed . :, . *:4 ...'. =I .*A, badly to the east, and suffered from years of neglect. ~ 1 - EFLIN SAID historic preservation * -* and park officials should have been Aspen Daily News / Greg Trinker included in the decision making process before the wrecker was turned loose. The gazebo in Paepke Park has a close encounter with a backhoe early Friday. - "THE FOREST SERVICE simply] ought to be required to manage our land, "I personally would rather see a person be uncomfortable for two minutes ona multipleuse basis," Carpenter said.â€¢ sitting by my dog than see a soldier die in the Middle East." Keith Manaker, ''To do otherwise is tO abdicate dog owner, trying to get the Roarbig Fork Transit Agency to accept dogs on responsibility." buses so he doesn't have to drive his car when he brings his dog to workwith him. On the other hand, the Vâ€¢'estern Slope representative of the Sierra Club, Markl Pearson of Grand Junction, called the OPENING DE 47 Hotel J erolne g Traditional Sunday Brunch ~ A S is Back BAR& Bar & Oyster Starting Tommorrow, December 2nd ~ Dinner Scrv{ 10:30 am to 2:30 pm Live Music & Late 205 S. Mill Street Reservations Sugge Our Elegant Buffet Children under 10 cat f features: â€¢ Omelettes to order I when accomp â€¢ Belgian Waffle Bar 4 â€¢ An Array of Original Salads - â€¢ Shrimp, Smoked Salmon and Trout 1 3*ve. 49 â€¢ Freshly Prepared Main Entrees & Carving Station â€¢ Homemade Bread & Muffins *ai#*I~- 1/////////1.- - .-JU Je~fkâ‚¬8!69"date amd C 1~~ CIRCULATION: Throughout Aspen t. 4 -1. 11 . 4 * 4 4 * Â· .~. 2 Â·2Â· -I' 4 I . . --, Aspen Daily News / Nicole Rimpel The popular leaning tower of Paepke, which as been listing toward the east for the past few years, is going to be renovated by the city parks department. The popular gazebo in Paepke Park was built in the 1930s and is a locally designated historical i landmark. s more room and no play- Just because somebody has become pment ti act kids. well-known for such thin represent- ri the tin mes for your ing the tobacco indust the anti- to do his duty, point him smoking debate doesn' t mean he ushes -not to the middle of deserves as much ink as you gave him in ed lawn. Saturday's paper. All you really said in Le, concerned moms don't the anicle ifthathe now supports the fur nand strict enforcement of industry. Big deal. Let him write a letter - NO-i biracs Above Board appliances (fon in no way affiliated with Bark k Springs. We have moved to I Litz and surviving the town's can't help noticing that this Lumber. Our sales tax is onll ;! Time was when a hot plete appliance repair. Call u them were all alocalneeded )ugh the Spring; but this off 1!1~ iew private clubs, exclusive WO.S. * ABO' [ash, the glitz and the sizzle; ft sitting behind, sippin' our *Applianc : Club Uobirac. g backwards) is an ancient ct emblem for our new club. "prn Apf he others- there's no $1,500 :, just ask to become a mem- CIRCULATION: Throughout Aspen, ! )iracs, right on the spot. In T , El Jebel. Ca,bondale and Gl i .i-,wr fa, ;a;n;no thp ngâ€¢uuâ€¢ct - Monday, December 3,1990 Times Daily 3 *.â€ž. Parks boss Ro~son: Gazebo had to go By SCOTT CONDON to be torn down than about a death if She said the parks department Times Daily Slaf Writer the structure had collapsed on some- received permission earlier this year A contractor did the right thing by one over the weekend. for a "significant restoration" of the demolishing the Paepcke Park gazebo City-county historic planner Rox- gazebo. The permit did not allow com- Fridav rather than risking disaster, "You just don't go in with a anne Eflin agreed that the decision plete demolition. -&. according to the director of the Aspen was probably correct, but she was fur- Parks Department. bulldozer." ious that Aspen Customer Builders , A member of the Historic Preserva- tion Committee will monitor the Parks head George Robinson said made it without consulting the city. historic planner Roxanne Eflin "The contractor absolutely repacement of the gazebo to make Aspen Custom Builders didn't have any choice but to tear down the struc- ~ panicked," Eflin said. "He did not sure the work meets requirements, ture after discovering it was in such But the gazebo started collapsing have the right to make that kind of Eflin said. Photos from the Aspen His- lousy shape. when disassernbly began Friday, rash decision. You just don'tgo in with torical Society ;vill be used to make "I 11 stand behind him for that," Robinson said. a bulldozer." sure the gazebo, built in the 1930s, is Robinson said. "The contractor, Aspen Custom A backhoe was actually used for the restored as closely as possible to the The city had hired Aspen Custom Builders, concerned about public demolition of the gazebo. The site original form. Builders to disassemble the historic public safety over the weekend, shocked scores of Aspenites who had The original round rails of the gazebo and salvage whatever mater- elected to completely demolish the no idea what was happening to the gazebo were salvaged along with the ial it could for restoration, according remaining structure," the city said. nearly 60-year-old structure. stairway and belltower. The structure to a press release from the parks Robinson said he would rather have The city was flooded with calls from is supposed to be back up by - department. people read about the gazebo having irrate Aspenites, according to Eflin. Christmas. N. -* ... . 4 Times Daily Monday, December 3,1990 ~at's - Ne,A,s~ The history and lore of Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley Paper: Weather Service falls short is captured in text and photos in the latest soft cover book - CLEVELAND (AP) - The National Weather hours later, the seven-man crew began the day- "Gulde to listoric Aspen c Service has fallen short of its mission to warn the long process of getting the $150 million Astro public of savage weather that claims more than observatory ready for operation. and the Roaring Fork Valley" 400 lives and causes $6 billion in damage every It was the fifth launch attempt for the mission, year, a newspaper reported Sunday. first scheduled for 1986 but postponed by the A perfect gift for employees, clients and visitors. The federal agency misses two-thirds of all tor- Challenger accident. 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DENVER (AP) - Sam Zakhem, former Color- ; Â· Government forecasters failed to issue warn- ado state legislator and ex-US ambassador to oil- Your own copy awaits you at Carl's Pharmacy,Timberline Books, U nicorn Books, Aspen Book Store, Explore Booksellers, the Aspen Historical ings in two of this year's most deadly storms in rich Bahrain in the Persian Gulf, is stumping in Society Museum Store, and the Redstone Arts Center. the Midwest - a flash flood in Shadyside in June support of American involvement in the Middle that killed 26 people and tornadoes in northern East. Illinois in August that left 29 people dead. The 55-year-old Republican is co-chairing the For every five floods that cause at least Coalition for America at Risk, an organization 00,000 in damage, three octur without.anz.,, hawkish on the US stand against Iraq. The orga- 1-~1~-~71 nic,flfir,n wrÂ·,q formprl in 1985 hv conservative - Â· -1. e 4 *017*Re?LLA" 4 >Sh , - 9: - I 1 -0,4 1 4 401 Â·L A '. , 1 23.11 3 â€¢ - I '111 - 421 Wl s: . =84. 1 Â·11. i 7 4. 1 , - Aspen Daly News /Greg Trinker WATCHFORSPLINTERS:Atrac-hoepreparestoloadtheremainsofthe Paepcke Park Gazebo into a dump truck Historian Demands Citizens' Control After Sur,ise Gazebo Demolition Daily News Staff Report Gazebo was demolished without the consultation of citizens or the city's A local historian is demanding the Historic Preservation Commission. formation of a citizens' committee to The Gazebo, which was to be reno- oversee the rebuilding of the Paepcke vated with existing materials, was Park Gazebo after the landmark' s demolished instead because workers surprise demolition Friday. said it was toobadly deteriorated to safe- "I want the people in charge of this ly take apan. project, not city staffers," said Ramona City Parks Department Director Markalunas, Aspen Historical Society George Robinson promises a historical- Trustee. 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ASPEN DAILY NEWS, Monday, December 3, 1990, Page 13 FROM PAGE 1 Exact Replica of Gazebo Will Replace Demolished Stmemre, Robinson Promises GAZEBO from page 1 ~ As reported in Saturday's Daily "The bad news is that after on-site 1 News, a private contractor, Aspen inspections during disassembly, the 4 -2.Â· ly accurate copy of the Gazebo will be "The good news is that Custom Builders, independently extent ofdeterioration of the gazebo was built by Christmas. the park's centerpiece decided to demolish the 1930's structure much worse than ever anticipated." ab "The restored Gazebo is being rebuilt to exact specifications and materials, will be back, totally Friday instead of . a salvage-and- Contractor John Davis termed the f renovate approach because of extensive gazebo "a hazard" after his crews first with improvements being made in the restored, by Christmas." rot. tried to salvage historic elements before foundation and lighting," said George Robinson Robinson supported the demolition the demolition was ordered. Robinson. Director due to safety concerns. Robinson "apologizes to the But Markalunas doesn't trust the city "The good news is that the park's community for the dramatic action" of to do the Job. "I don't want some cutesy Parks Department centerpiece will be back, totally taking a backhoe to the prized structure. pre-packaged gazebo somebody bought restored, by Christmas," Robinson But added "a sturdy, restored gazebo . out of a magazine," she said. "I want r- pledged in a statement released after the was the best solution to the 'Leaning somebody to force them to do it right." forces before the Aspen City Council at demolition. Tower Of Paepcke.' " Markalunas promises to rally her their next regular meeting Dec. 10. Page 14, ASPEN DAILY NEWS, Monday, December 3, 1990 FROM PAGE 5 Monday Night Football 44/ NIMBY Hurts Community, Callers Say Giants us. 4gers this town. The impact of all this housing Doors Open at 6:00 TIPLINE from page 5 in town is going to be very detrimental." 75Â¢ Draft Beer Hunter Creekers are being kind of ridi- $1.50 Shots culous about allowing employee hous- â€¢ "Many people agree that employee ing in their areas. I wish they'd give the housing is essential and necessary in our During The Game powers that be the opportunity to present community. The reason is that it allows Third Floor something. I think if employee houbing people to stay in thi s community who ~ is properly designed it can actually be a otherwise couldn' t. These type of people compliment to the community. But I include teachers, ski i nstructors and After the game party with think the county also has to be aware that river rafters. There are even some bank- they have to choose a design that's good ers and secretaries. Employee housing Michael Blue and the Trip Toys and Centennial certainly wasn't a good even has some real estate agents. All indication of what they can choose." these people, with the possible excep- tion of the latter, are what I like to think 1.- .. 4~ -'I..- â€¢"Ithink it's true that the NIMBY . of as the heart and soul ofthecommunity .- - f laNT Â»40 / OF PUMP ts-rule? / NO P{ SRQSABLE 1 17/APE?25,%1ELERENE I 1 8â‚¬Â©le NO NE\KGNEE ~ MD Ca.OPMANE, OR ' ~ r la.z~.01 n <4 IAZO~MICAL~ --11Â«~ii 10<::5531~ 7164 Z..05;- A. ~Aver,11 bes extraneous non-greedhead that I'm terribly contused -Gy--1~ ear Editor: weenies running around? - ' this strange turn of events, but rl As the years go uy tne crimes can't, I hope, mean that th one thing is certain: The bench ~ become ever more and more ten there are actually some greea- is back and we should all rible. Recently a city and coun- try official was tromping through the woods and heard the sound of hammering. Cer- Now Open in ~ tain that a crime was being com- mitted, he went to a judge and procured a search warrant. ALPI He searched the premises of / the owner Mr Ala and what he ~ found boggled the senses. To think that anyone would become such a hardened criminal to have such a deed as the official SC found. I personally think Mr Aley should be boiled in oil, hung by the thumbs while his feet are tickled, or both. No pun- ishment is too extreme for some- one like this. Can you imagine anyone doing such a bad thing as build- ing a cabin on one's own land ~ without first getting permission from some empty-headed ' bureaucrat? The gravity of this We G crime makes me feel ill, so I must stop writing. C Griffiths ASPEN DATLY NEWS, Spturd,y Deâ€¢Â·:â€¢9!y.:r t. 1 498 & Page 10, ASPEN DAILY NEWS, Saturday, December 1, 1990, 1% ..,Â¥,ar Otter rh .:. â€ž *4 Robinson Cites Safety Concerns In Support Of Gazebo Demolition Ct i GAZEBO from page 1 would be safer by machine. It was a baluster rails, stairway and bell tower lilliIIlII hazard. I can'tbelieve the city let it stand will be restored, as determined in our ~ the deterioration of the gazebo was Replication is not good enough for Society." Eflin alsonoted a historic soci- to know all is not OK in demolition to occur" but "the extent of so long," explained Davis. historic photo research at the Historical ~~1 want the commu nity much worse than ever anticipated." Aspen resident Roger Long. "Ithinkit is ety "monitof' will be working with the Denmark." Robinson noted "while construction an outrage that they are going to rebuild contractor "to ensure that the gazebo crews were up on ladders disassembling it. So what? I don' t care what they do. It will be restored according to HPC Roxanne Eflin the material for salvage and re-use, the doesn't return the old flavor. It is lost," (Historic Preservation Committee) entire structure began to give way." Long said. standards." Historic Preservation CONTRACTOR JOHN DAVIS Eflin said "the phones have been ring- Robinson said the Parks Department told a similar tale while standing next to ing off the wall" from people disturbed "apologizes to the community for the the wreckage of the gazebo early Friday by the sight ofa massive backhoe on top drastic action that was taken on the morning. of the splintered gazebo. gazebo, but feels the safety and liability ~but it was so rotted out we thought lt good end result. The original round concern, that a sturdy, restored gazebo~*,Tower ocigaepcke.' " --,:.,----.a.-6-i.,..d "We started tearing it down by hand, BUT SHE is "looking forward to a issues were of such a significant was the best solution to the ' Leaning FROM PAGE 1 ASPEN DAILY NEWS, Saturday, December 1,1990, Page 9 DATELINE DEADLINES Dateline items are CLASSES services will be held every week at 10:30 am at SATURDAY SCHEDULE St. Peter's Episcopal Mission. 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This year the 6th bible study, 10 am. worship service, 6 pm. , annual lighting of the Sardy House christmas worship service. Thechurch officeis open M-F, 9 , -....Â·11 L. m.....1.... n.. 9.A n* 2Â·An r.rn LAninr .- - r ... c.._Â£:anr~_ infnrm:ation olease call illmIN-*2 Aspen Al-Anon Meeting -6, 9,- Community Health Services will be closed for ,~ L U/all,ir, Clinirâ€¢nrl Prids,ve hAninninn.hinc. 1 U/.12 DATELINE 1 Bandstakigone ~ ~ Dear Editdr, ~ The bandstand (gazebo) builtl by locals in the '3Os to hold the] &f fire bell was originally locatedl ~ on the present site of the fire-~ ~ house. In the mid-'5Os, when the ~ Fire District built the firehouse, ~ I suggested to the volunteer fire- men that it be moved to City~ Park. 1* The firemen put the bands- I tand on Tom Sardy's flatbed 8 truck and moved it to its present~ 7;* Ad &,1 /2-f- 70 J' - e - , L . EllÂ¥ ssociates tants 979 ,Â·- 1 ,/16........./1 location - which was not the ~ beautiful park we now have. ] The only loss at that time was 1 that the Ubell tower" on the top 1 was never replaced, since the bell was to be placed atop the new firehouse. More volunteer labor was enlisted to seed grass in the ~ park, plant a few trees, install : some hose bibs and move the 1 hoses for watering. Before 1 Aspen had a Parks Department 4 - Aspen 1950s. 9 Aspen 1990s is obviously ~ demolition first! 1 We all knew the leaning gazebo was endangered. Several times this summer I ~ personally called Bill Efting, offering assistance of some of our carpenters who work on hundred-year-old cabins in the ghost towns of Independence and Asheroft or enlisting the aid of local contractors who had expressed concern. ' These volunteers lovingly resurrected the old hotel at Ash- croft, replacing only six boards ' on the exterior! 1 It can be done! ~ Efting assured me the Parks B Department would repair this landmark. None of us had any idea demolition would ever enter anyone's mind. And in late November - what a time to begin construction! We want our gazebo back. We want the job done right. No pseudo-gazebos for Aspen! Shall we take this to the city council? City manager? Who is in charge? Yours truly, Ramona Markalunas Aspen We take news 1 a day: 92, Â®mrm[2[~ramraflform[Ellfl[QfafE W ~ Teresa Salv has reloc 605 E Main # 6 Hunter Squa 920-1247 f @ 1212[212[21212[212@[2[2[21212[Efi 1.1 CEN Diana Graha Licensed Clinici Aspen â€¢ Glen 925-8 1 1*0=SÂ¥C=KMS~:2Â£Â¤B:*0$**i.2 R ~ rdS //lâ‚¬ 11 I /fel'J\\k.1 i vierjtifwim . 11%--\20'-' ~ 97 SHOP ~ W .himmutjp=Mup=p=3 k i r.01 MOUNT UPPITY By Ray d'Vega *"GAZEBDOO 000 0.~" 1 A SPECIAL HOLIDAY 8EATING- b AA:Fuktig -~ 1&14 u -4 f=3 13- ~00 -44N /r *3>/-*-~- *M:01 ~" 77Â£ L 772,1- 51--),------- ..#,it Â»2'/ . A li *..-..* # 010<; ul CoLOR,qo o 21& 6 7 Ad*Es ) 14 51 N\- 42 i - c:=, PAEPERE-j 3--f_%9~Â· ~ - * PARK L ' 1 ZOo ria r 4- Ak: 11 74'Ub' \)"/ *AD'~700'15~'.9/06'TUNES Â¢ CASOONS - l rh I '00 00 . AARDVAI 01Â£11 On 517 E. HOPKINS, ASPEN, COLORADO 81611 TUESDAY,~ Gas Line Ruptured In~ By CATE HOLLERBACH Aspen Daily News Staff Writer An estimated 700 gas-heated homes in Carbondale and 800 in Snowmass Village were without natural gas ~ service last night, after a backhoe ruptured the main Rocky Mountain Natural Gas line in Carbondale yesterday afternoon. The backhoe apparently took a two-foot bite out of the main line that supplies natural gas to Carbondale, jet engine, according to , El Jebel, Woody Creek, Snowmass and Aspen, releas- THE ACCIDENT hapT . ing a high-pressure blast of gas. There was no explo- Lighting and Home Decort sion, but the pressure of the escaping gas threw rocks _ and debris for several hundred feet and sounded like a Please see GAS LINE on Sex Assault Nets \ REAL WORLD Ex-Ski Patroller 1 ~ Planes Collide . ROMULUS, Mich, (AP) - A Six Months t ietliner rlinned another while --- ------ --d~ 1 IER- 2.=/f-,Ef -a~%=24~ - 6 - 1 - r==-== IN * Clt ~ni 14 Urtua 1 -Ad 1~~.AM.2Â«.04~.0.,Â«*0~~g,AjE5::;25*923#3kit234*0, Â«-=~ .~Â« 21 r-992~>>222422~ County0Threatens Aley With Lawsuit Newcomer Loses Way, in Cabin Ends Up Behind Bars By EVE O'BRIEN ntemplated complaint. Aspen Daily News Staff Writer rt action to make sure that A young Chinese man who came to Aspen to ocal zoning rules doesn't find a job Tuesday spent his first night in town behind bars after finding himself facing the busi- o think they can avoid the ness end of a neighbor's shotgun. 1 cess andjust go ahead and 1 RenHao Du, fromCanton, China, was thrown It's not fair to the people rocess." in the slammer after he allegedly broke into an ' apanment next door to the condo he planned to fficer Francis Krizmanich spend his first night - apparently by mistake. " on the allegedly illegal Du recently came to America, and left his wife Aley to stop work on the in San Francisco while he traveled to Aspen to e county believes he is in look for work. According to Deputy District k tting laws. Attorney Chip McCrory, Du, 28, had friends e found the cabin hidden who lived in Aspen and thought they could get ches and foliage near the him a job at Eastern Winds. untain Road that descends Page 2, ASPEN DAILY NEWS, Thursday, December 6, 1990 EDITORIAL Slowly, Insidiously, The World Of Disney Is Taking Over Â¥f "Disneyland Comes To Aspen" How far is too far when it comes to nia. It is not the Matterhom, just as a - f *** manipulating Mother Nature? What is replica of the gazebo is not the gazebo. So declared a headline on last Thurs- the price we, or our neighbors down- THERE HAVE been other develop- We hear "guest experi- day's Daily News. When we wrote it, we wind, will pay to keep the slopes ments and plans that telegraph our slow ence, guest experience" thought it had a certain double entendre covered? And more subtly but more shift toward tourist trap and away from chanted like a mantra. But , for locals. But as the days have passed, significantly, where is the soul in trying real town: a trolley for people who can't r we find it held more truth than we to lever nature to our wishes, when it walk from the parking garage; the greed we see more r expected. was nature and all her beauty and unpre- of landlords who force out local busines- Disneyfication. Consider: dictability and wildness that lured so ses and replace them with fur shops, / Oprah Winfrey has decided to many of us to this valley? jewelry stores and high-end restaurants; interview Cher and Winona Ryder here, We hear "guest experience, guest the 11ama-drawn carriages that pop up we don't work for affordable housing , and the town is going batty over it. experience" chanted like a mantra. But during high season. and patronize local businesses and stop P People are ready to kill for tickets, and we see more Disneyfication. We've said it before and we'll say it whoring ourselves to the latest screen f are incensed to learn they've been taken 1 In a further recent coincidence, we again: Aspen is a real town. That's why dream, we might as well all get Mickey for a ride by organizers who published a note with chagrin that the old, weathered we and our guests like it so much. But if Mouse hats. bogus toll-free number for reservations. gazebo in Paepcke Parkhas fallen victim we don't fight to defend that reality, if - HC Is this the same Aspen that prided to the backhoe of a contractor too itself in ignoring celebrities? The same uncreative and insensitive to understand town that made them welcome by treat- the meaning of historic preservation. lf ing them as nothing special, and so gave the gazebo was a hazard, it should have ,.them a break from the scrutiny afforded been fixed. We have trouble believing by the rest of the world? the little thing was endangering the lives We' re not so sure. We fear Aspen is of those dismantling it to the point where becoming pedestrian, ready to swoon some gas-happy heavy equipment driver 1 over New Kids On The Block or Milli had to run over it. Workers weren't Vanilli (or Goofy). exactly trapped in the gazebo's bowels. â€¢ The Aspen Skiing Co. would like With a little care, the contractor could r to install cloud seeding machines to have preserved it. increase snowfall here. Now we alllove We've been assured that a new a good powderday, and we want visitors gazebo "just like it" will be built. We to enjoy decent snow. But this is getting would like to point out that there is a into the same realm as debates over the peak "just like" the Matterhorn at a Illlb moral limits of medical technology. certain Disney establishment in Califor- -Tie gai@661*iacy: HPC1 1 searching for more leeth' By MADELEINE OSBERGER examiners. Times Daily Staff Writer In the case ofthe park gazebo, Aspen's Historic Preservation the agreement specifically~ Committee is looking at ways of stated there should be no demol- assessing penalties for unap- ition, said city planner Roxanne proved demolitions in light of Eflin. the surprise tear-down of the However, the case is convo- . Paepcke Park gazebo. luted by the fact that the con- tractor communicated with the Because some people in the city parks department prior to community perceive the HPC as the demo. Today's Aspen Times having Â«no teeth," said HPC weekly newspaper will have chairman Bill Poss, the commit;- more information on that story. 1 tee needs a weapon so it can be In other HPC news, a tempor- 1 taken more seriously. ary handicap lift was approved ~ A motion was passed Wednes- for the west side of the Pitkin day night which stated, in effect, County Courthouse. thatin situations where contrac- The board also had its first 1 tors act in non-conformance to look at an application for Pion- 2 conditions imposed by the HPC, eer Park, which is listed on the 1 their actions should be reviewed National Register of Historic by the board of appeals and Places. 1 /and they don't wanna be call-2-idea, there's this one scene ~bimbos. They want me to see em where a Chinese guy breaks ~nekkid, and they Â£lon't want me some bricks with his head, does I to see em nekkid. a few flying leaps, kicks his leg straight up in the air within an ~" So which is it? Please write in inch of her body, and gives her ' , [ and help me out on this. Â£ And speaking of women with an official warning: Â«Black Belt. . 4 Â£ Twin Peaks, Debra Sweaney Karate. Fifteen years." She kicks his leg with her leg, ~ stars in "They Call Me Macho which happens to have a six- Woman." As the ad says, "Born ~ to shop - I learned to kill." inch metal spike attached to it, Â£, "Debra Sweaney?" you say. You and says: "Ballet. Six months." No breasts. Nineteen dead , doubt me? That's what they said bodies. Twig-through-the-ear. i about Sherilyn Fenn, too, when i Â«The Wraith" came out four Forehead spiking. Daggers through the eyes. Face nailing. - i years ago. Multiple hatchets to the chest. 1 Here's the deal. Debra drives Spiked-boot body stomping. out to the country with a weenie Heads roll. Gratuitous nose- real-estate agent to look at a piercing (yuk). Kung Fu. Lesbo house, only once she gets there, Fu. Bullwhip Fu. Three motor she accidentally witnesses a vehicle chases, with two gang ofruthless punk drugdeal- crashes, one roll. Drive-ln ers loading several tons of Academy Award nominations cocaine into a Meredes. Whoops! for Brian Oldfield, as Mongo, for Uh-oh! And heres the best part: saying 'Get back to work! No the head goon is Brian Oldfield, drugs, no money!"; and Debra ,~ the Olympic shot-potter. He Sweaney, as Macho Woman, for wears this steel band on his surveying a field full of dead khead with a unicorn spike com- bodies and saying"I bet you nev- - lili. , Page 6, ASPEN DAILY NEWS, Thursday, December 13, 1990 LOCAL Historic Preservation Committee Is Ready To Draw Blood For Gazebo Fiasco By EVE O'BRIEN weekend, according to Roxanne Eflin, is some teeth in our actions," Poss said. - r. Aspen Daily News StaH Writer historic preservation planner. Instead of BUT HPC MEMBER Charles calling HPC project monitor Glenn Cunniffe also cautioned that it wasn't *61 want this referred to The Historic Preservation Committee Rappaport, Davis contacted city parks only Davis' fault. the Board of Appeals wants to put some teeth into its actions to department employee Ken Collins, who "We can't jump down the builder's (and Examiners) to show draw blood for the recent Paepcke Park agreed with Davis' recommendation throat if he asked who he thought was a gazebo fiasco. thatthe gazebo should be demolished for responsible city official," Cunniffe said, there is some teeth in In a resolution that will be presented safety reasons. leading to speculation that perhaps both OUr aCtionS." to councilmembers at their next meet- The morning of Nov. 30, Eflin said the city and the builder should be fined Bill Poss ing, the HPC said Aspen Custom Buil- she got a telephone call asking "why up to $300, with the money going to HPC Chairman ders violated the conditions of its build- there was a front-end loader sitting on Aspen's historical society. ing permit when the contractor demol- top of a splintered gazebo," she said Another HPC member stated that the - ished the popular "leaning tower of Wednesday night. key is education and communication, (Uniform Building Code), how to do Paepcke" Nov. 30. Aspen Custom Buil- Most HPC members want Davis to and thought action regarding historic payroll and taxes. I would like some of den was supposed to remove any either be fined, have his license structures should be learned before our recommendations to be included in salvageable material from the unstable suspended or have a letter of reprimand contractors get licensed. their teSt," said HPC member Roger historic structure, reinforce it, then put into his licensing file. "They have to know the UBC Moyer. rebuild it in the same fashion. HPC chairman Bill Poss said some 1-- BUT WHEN CONTRACTOR John action is necessary so contractors know Davis started taking it apart Nov. 29, he the HPC means business. thought it was hazardous and didn't "I want this referred to the Board of want to leave it standing over the Appeals (and Examiners) to show there ASPEN DAILY NEWS, Thursday, December 13, 1990, Page 5 LOCAL ~You've Been Pumng It Off, But Now May Be A Good Time To Buy Car Insumnce 0 k registered. davit swearing they have auto insurance Daily News Staff Report F This might be a good year to add to Z7tsic ;~muaranc~,qbuts ~annvi~ ::ide cou~~et~~seofficf~nno~r~;ste; Arm really worried about ~ buying car insurance to your list of New next year, uninsured drivers will have a car without the signature. it." Year's Resolutions. Starting Jan. 1, one more reason to sign on with insur- IN ADDITION, local diivers who Silvia Davis Â· Colorado residents will have to swear in ance companies. don't sign the insurance affidavit when writing that they have car insurance - On Jan. 1, drivers registering cars in they mail in their registration renewal County Clerk or forget about getting their car Pitkin County will have to sign an affi- form next year will get their form sent back - with an extra $15 reprocessing fee tacked on. INSTRUCTIONS Â· Check vehicle description. If you no longer own u,k vehicle, disregard this notice - Endose this notice and a check fof the totil amount due (600 other side). Please include your drivefs license County Clerk Silvia Davis said she number on your check Do not send cash. Attach the return address label to the envelope you provide. Mall this notice and fees before the last day of the expiration month. A 30 day grace period atter the fears even fully insured drivers may not month of expiration is allowed. NOTICE: MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE COVERAGE IS COMPULSORY IN COLORADO see the affidavit on the back of the rate affidavits for each of their cars and No insurance is a misdemeanor offense. Minimum penaltyÂ· $100 fine. Maximum: 1 year in iail and $1000 fine. renewal form and unwittingly cost them- run up a large reprocessing bill. 7 swear or affirm UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY that I NOW have in effect a complvfna policy ot motor vehicle insurance PURSUANT TO THE -COLORADO AUTO ACCIDENT REPARATIONS ACr PART 7 OF selves $15. She also fears some people "I'm really worried about it," Davis ARTICLE 4 OF TlTLE 10, C.R.S., OR A CERTIFICATE OF SELF-INSURANCE to cover the vehicle for which this registration is Issued, AND 1 UNDERSTAND THAT SUCH INSURANCE MUST BE RENEWED SO THAT might not realize they have to sign sepa- said Wednesday. . COVERAGE IS CONTINUOUS.-. RaNAIUDE REOUIRI D Ofl A $15.00 112. PROCESGUR; FEE WIU BE ADDED - The United States spends 11% ofits GNP on energy. Japan spends 5%. Thal dijIerence is $200 billion that Americans don' t have for investment in other 11/1â€ž.i' c *Arn *60 Tan,noro rrhnrump half nz murh pnprov ner carita fic 4,1,1 ~ 1- 44 - l { t,NA-> la-4-1-70 - - - -i q....,- ifi -t k.il#=491*i - - -,Â£ 1: I.ri~Â©- 5 434 -' Â·lr' 44Â·IN - .~5#4}*=4.4,14, D ~: . '.:.1 i. 1 - 11 Mn:%## .- .~ ,.44 ./ -40Â£ 4 11 . ., .Â»,0. ...9-fâ€ž- ..9.' 41. /0 -4-191. 4 './6 :-Et .1- ht --1 T .... I -1 1 14 . -- 9 *=oa 4@dilill Â¥71 ..fe,/:liti.~I.': , *f~~ - =g--' t~!22 -El/-,1,1.-I-'-I- Construction continued apace on the gazebo, which is now covered and waiting for its new log siding and is to be finished next week. Pictured is contractor John Davis measuring the roof framing. Roy Willey photo Gazebo not to be done until next year, city official says by John Colson and unsafe to be left standing. Â«These guys aren't really Work is progressing well on The city had contracted to making any money on this at the new gazebo in Paepcke Park, have the old gazebo rebuilt all," he said of Aspen Custom according to city parks official using as much of the original Builders. Â«I'm just tickled to George Robinson, but the new material as possible, but con- death with what thefre doing." structure will not be done before tractor John Davis decided the When asked if there would be Jan 1, 1991. aging structure was a Â«hazard" a ceremony or celebration to According to Robinson, the to his workers and to any citi- christen the new gazebo when it gazebo probably will not be com- zens who happened to come into is finished, Robinson said, Â«Boy, pleted for a week at least, the park during the renovation I hope not," reflecting his cha- despite earlier predictions that project. grin over the outrage that it would be finished before the The Nov 30 demolition of the erupted when the old structfire first of the new year. 1930s-era structure prompted a was torn down. Â«We had some high hopes for firestorm of public outrage that "As far as I'm concerned, I the end of this week," Robinson continues to be felt a month don't want to draw any more said Thursday, "but it looks like later. attention to that thing than I into next week." Later analysis of city records have to," he declared. regarding the project indicated Robinson said the new gazebo 2 Robinson said the crew of there was some earlier discus- will be lit up by strings of lights, Aspen Custom Builders has not sion of complete demolition and justlike the old one was, and the been forced to quit work by the reconstruction, but an investiga- crews are choosing materials i frigid weather, which has left tion concluded that the entire that will result in as close to the 1 Aspen with a frost line at three incident was due to miscommu- same appearance as possible. 1 feet below ground and flooded nication between agencies and One change, discussed 1 local homes and offices when not planned. repeatedly throughout the plan- water pipes burst. ning process and in reports The gazebo, viewed by many Robinson said the reconstruc- about the renovation, is that the as Aspen's symbolic link to its tion will cost the city about bell tower will be restored to its past, was torn down unexpected- $35,000, and that the cost repre- original size - big enough to ly last month month after work sents a near-gift from the holdabellifthecityever decides crews decided it was too rottpn contractor. to put one there. *0*Abl*';;~~~~ SAÂ£Â£*fLAsta~4, '40*1444* t .a'~p tjj4-7 p.m. and 10 p.m. - 19 Midnight W F= \*DI, Ab (early and late shift) s -32~ 4 4 fl 1 . .14 ./4 ,-1.lill\1259/.M7 NO COVER 1 I - Marguaritas Hot Mulled Wine %..<--11.....111 0 , 0 ... ..... .. .0 .... . 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Listed for $425,QQO 3 - Histom: Aspen: smaler and smaller The other day I walked past the down. hole in Paepcke Park where the While the yelling was still loud, I 1 bandstand used to be. wondered just why we hear such -6 .i Fat City The 1930s bandstand - also outrage about loss of something called the gazebo - was gone, and that never made an impression on dirt piled around where it had been --~*~ Spectator me. Or many others. was mixed with the trash of early 20th century Aspen, dumped there Â¥ by Mark Huffman Of course, it's natural to ignore something until it's gone, and when before dumping was anti-social. it's lost to make it heroic and There was a lot of smashed glass important. and pottery, tangled with bent and Not that I was screaming. I But it's odd in this town, where rusted metal. admit I never knew the bandstand so much talk occurs about our his- I pulled out a glass jar with the was an historical marvel until they tory, that there's so much confusion i word Vaseline in raised letters. The tore it down. jar was topped with a rotted metal I'd walked by it a thousand times about historfs value. lid falling to red dust. and never gave it a glance. No one There's frequently no consensus This was the stuff local preserva- ever mentioned it was anything about what is worth saving. When y tionists declared the good side of special. the city heard the estimate years - the demolition of the gazebo -the So I was surprised at the outcry back for fixing up the ramshackle junk revealed beneath. when the contractor supposed to be Wheeler Opera House, there were It quieted the screaming about fixing the bandstand decided it was many voices heard asking if it was loss of the bandstand. rotten clear through and knocked it m continued on page 14 I ... -al BAGOUB- ] 925-6660 I in Aspen, Basalt, nass Village Shorter, typewritten ot publish any letter iumber ol the author \INI'laaâ€ž. Convenient, attractive bag , Drop off your laundry or ........... Cartoonist 'WAA"-0.,0-- . Head Pressman dry cleaning in 10 seconds ~........... Production .. Operations Mgr Production Mgr ~ Excellent discounts i........... Production and benefits .......... Typesetting .......... Typesetting ~~ 1....... Business Mgr 1........... Classifieds 1........ Ad Manager Ctea/Kâ‚¬u ~ ~__...... Ad Rep Ad Rep arch 925-3444 .. Ad Rep â€ž-....,,*....... Ad Rep It's right, it's ready and it's guaranteed. ie Associated Press. in the Times Daily. I - I 14 Times Daily Tuesday, Decerrber 11, 1990 Historic Aspen gets smaller 1 continued #om page 1 worth it. And we often mistakenly think there's agreement : about the worth of the past. We think because we hear so much talk about the subject that we agree. But that's because the people who want to save our past 7 speak up, talk to reporters, are heard. The people who'd just as soon demolish everything that can be profitably replaced with something new and big don't speak. They go quietly about their business. In doing so thefve torn down a lot of Aspen, some of z which needed tearing down, some of which died for no other 1 reason than to enrich someone. . That's the way it goes when sentiment collides with the bottom line. The best buildings will survive, assuming they can be cut up into boutiques and specialty condiment stores and fur shops, but most will come down. There's no real attachment to the past. It's meanness. Not cruel meanness, but the meanness of the petty and small-minded. i| It's lack of appreciation for anything other than profit. It's the view of land and buildings as commodities and nothing else. As recently as 20 or 30 years ago, even now perhaps in remote places, a house was something a family lived in. Here in Aspen and environs ies the place where some real 1 estate seller is constantly knocking on the door urging you to _ sell, now, while your profit and his will be most. A house is not a home, it's an investment. Nothing more. .J.. Look at the West End. An historic neighborhood, we're told, because there are a few mining era homes remaining, mostly small buildings huddled in the dark shadows of mon- ' ster duplexes built by people who loved the old-time atmo- sphere of the area. And in loving it they destroy it. It's their privilege, they say. They have property rights. ~ People become angry, but I wonder if it matters. As Aspen is torn down and something else built in its place - using its name - what's the difTerence? If we protect the West End, or any other place we can round up a few old buildings, what does it mean? I'm not sure. Is there truly anything historic about a neighborhood in ~ which no adult lives in the house in which he grew up? What's historic about a neighborhood where no one sleeps ; in the house where his grandfather slept? Not much that I can see. It's historic like a museum - interesting, but dead. Dead like the bandstand. Dead like the feeling I have when I see people celebrate the fact that when an historic structure was leveled they found some interesting junk under it. Maybe it will teach us something. In this case, that old-time Aspenites used Vaseline. They ~ bought it in glass jars. And that, like their Aspen descendants of today, what they no longer had use for they threw away. -- â€¢ Tuesday, Decenter 11. _-2.1 Tir,r,~s Daily 13 lartin THE QUIGMANS by Buddy wickerson 1 ] l41; ine in Ae Giekjen Ofoe# o. L7 W hat cio yow h*ve: %0-9 .e - . 3 0 f - . luitz 1 1/*. - *. fl-/I 9ame-ol'-469...fru,+ of knowle-JYe-- <wanna trade~ 0 .ker... 12-/1 -4*(._ [Hart 9 V\/INDO\/V <~~ CLEANING Enjoy your mountain view! KF ~hmt~ Window cleaning in Aspen since 1975 925-6601 L-J1 Ve/ly I I. OPEN ALL WINTER 1 1 Â¥ eN -r.--- - 1 out 'ajeo!puks a,nlee=1 Pel!un 066 1 @ [Ghiebl restitutik-Dema -- 12{~ ' Daily News Staff Report i The City of Aspen should be fined and The destruction of the : city officials should be admonished for 1 930s vintage gazebo allowing the demolition of the historic outraged preservationists. ~ , Paepcke Park Gazebo, according to F. ' former Historic Preservation Committee member Mary Martin. & Martin made her demands during i Monday night's city council meeting. 1 "It was an historic structure that f separated Aspen from other historic Bill Stirling to look into any violations ; 1 towns in Colorado," Martin said. "It can the city may have committed by allow- [ never be replaced. It will never be the ing the gazebo to be torn down. 1 t same." THE GAZEBO, affectionately 1 ~ The city should be held accountable to known as the leaning tower of Paepcke [ its own ordinances prohibiting the because it tilted, was ripped down Nov. ~ destruction of historic structures, Martin 30 by workers who were hired to reno- 1 ~ said. "What applies to a private citizen vate the structure. The gazebo was ] should apply to the city," she said. demolished because workers taking it 1 ~ MARTIN ALSO demanded the city apart judged it was too deteriorated to. ~ $ make an undetermined payment to the dismantle safely. 1 Aspen Historical Society as compensa- The destruction of the 1930s vintage 1 [ tion for the loss. gazebo outraged preset-vationists. 1 ) Councilmembers rejected the A historically accurate replacement 1 t compensation payment, but City Attor- for the gazebo is already under ~ ~ ney Jed Caswall was directed by Mayor construction. /2-//-90 -Amil.dal ~ very difficult for mly-humans to givey~ -7-F up the convenient' fthe automobile. However, I do belle. that one,nust take Ne've Got Enough responsibility behind tile wheel and drive according to road conditions 'honey Lakes Already instead of the other way around. Editor: And 1 will say it again, four-laning P After reading the local newspapers Highway 82 is not going to solve our ,esterd:Iy, I just couldn't stand it driving problems but it is going to fore- inymore and had to write this letter. ver change this beautiful valley. First, there was the article about the This is a place where one should come inowmass Land Company's plans for to nurture and enjoy the natural arneni- nore development on the Horse Ranch ties, otherwise why come here at :,11? iarcel. It makes nic sick! What makes There are moic than enough golf iumans think they h ave a right to courses, phoney lakes and condos lestroy or change everything in their already. )ath? Why the hell build a lake with a And finally, there are other ways to 'sandy beach and boating facilities" serve "public interest" such as leaving when what Godhas already created is far the beautiful scenery and wildlife alone. nore beautiful? 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Politically, this was a tough project , and we appreciate the time and level of craftsmanship you put into the new structure. We have heard good comments from the community on the new gazebo, and wanted to pass these along to you as well. Sincerely, Bill Poss, Chairman Aspen Historic Preservation Committee Glenn Rappaport, Project Monitor Aspen Historic Preservation Committee CC: George Robinson, Parks Department Bill Efting, Assistant City Manager Jed Caswall, City Attorney og.acb MESSAGE DISPLAY TO Bill Efting CC George Robinson CC Roxanne Eflin From: Roxanne Eflin Postmark: Dec 20,90 *- 1:32 PM Status: Previously read Urgent Subject: Clarification of agreement we had at Oct.gazebo meeting Message: Remember when the 3 of us sat down in Carol's office and went through this whole re-application/public hearing business for the gazebo? I stated that a new application would be required to be reviewed by the HPC at a public hearing, and you all said (basically) "no way - this thing has already taken too long" (?) . So, we agreed to revise/amend the approval, agreeing that NO FULL DEMO would occur, and that as deteriorated material was being removed and new material going up, that salvage material would be used as possible?Call/CEO me on the details of that meeting.The press has questions-they have Jed's memo. I. ------il- .. lei. Â£011 TÂ¥ F. Loe COLUM#5 - %:ax-ou (03 1 3/4"% 9 '/0" ML - ~ / 1. , . 75 4 ,. BELL -TOUEF ~ Nmeag â„¢p. ,)~ AeoVE ur 19PÂ· Late DoL-6. J 40- FOF BELL Â®WER AE>oVE 02) 13/411*11/4111.2- 3-[ .O -I. 1-E A# /4.Â·Â· ~-Â· .. 274 y-Iii*~~.* A 4' 26~ 03,9% Al *27 F -Â·Â·Â·U :Â»Â·F- it: G Â·~ 04 48 0 & 4 r. 93,-a, 0 -i 63- 4% '.3 Fkl2-F lAL 144 pf-4;kle rEX d i h.t C.2 Â·<2â€¢Uâ€¢ El#~P,k 1/411 :Ito fl i Â£-- DEC 1-7 890 . . 7 1 dom ~tagmg InspeÂ¢ion Depaitment - 6 1 8- 1-2 -â‚¬21- -_ __ -_ 4 -.... 3 C.:.1 r &Â·~7~ 1 :i:Â·C J ff,Â·, :.tÂ·7~ -'-t :Â·Â·f.1/Li* ASPEN*PITKIN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT MESSAGE DISPLAY TO Frank Palcic CC Gary Lyman CC Amy Margerum CC Bill Drueding CC Roxanne Eflin From: ~ Roxanne Eflin Postmark:7 Dec 18,90 ~1:23 PM Subject: Gazebo PUD Insubstantial Amendment Message: The restoration plans that were approved by the HPC last April included a restored bell tower, to the original height of the structure, some 3' higher than what was most recently there. The plans submitted by the contractor for a building permit did not indicate this height increase (apparent lack of communication between Parks and the builder). The PUD Amendment approving the restoration activity and relocation in the park was signed off by Amy on october 25. 1990. No changes have occured to the original HPC approval and therefore, what Amy approved. PLEASE proceed with this approval. .. .. MESSAGE DISPLAY TO George Robinson CC Bill Efting CC Gary Lyman CC Roxanne Eflin From: Roxanne Eflin Postmark: Dec 18,90 1:37 PM Subject: Revised drawings needs on Gazebo Message: Two and a half weeks ago, when everyone met on Monday morning at the Parks office, I informed the contractor, John Davis, that I would need a revised set of drawings that included the following changes: the bell tower height increase and the stairway elevation. I have not received it. I need it. Frank Ross angrily has told me they aren't going to do it. I don't care who makes the changes, but a revised set of drawings is needed for my file. George, as the Guy In Charge, I need for you to take care of this somehow. John Davis left his original mylar with me - its here in my office. .. 130 South Galena Street Aspen, Colorado 81G11 303/920-5070 ASPEN*PITKIN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT MESSAGE DISPLAY TO Frank Palcic CC Gary Lyman CC Amy Margerum CC Bill Drueding CC Roxanne Eflin From: Roxanne Eflin Postmark: Dec 18,90 1:23 PM Subject: Gazebo PUD Insubstantial Amendment Message: The restoration plans that were approved by the HPC last April included a restored bell tower, to the original height of the structure, some 3' higher than what was most recently there. The plans submitted by the contractor for a building permit did not indicate this height increase (apparent lack of communication between Parks and the builder). 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O.C.. / Ill 00-THA.,14~c. 2Â» _ 1 - r 1,1 Â« -* 6 .. al l_p 16 dn) 1 4,9 _l -0 i b. r 1 -~ C./â€¢WI *.R ,1,41, p.. *CC'/1 23-/46.3 2 + â€¢0-:. )2 624/ L A 4 0-11.4 4 i , L - 1 * 1 J rD 4~--~ .. - rcROSSÂ©8=CerICIN, 1 C Al - 5 .-Â·Â· - *n -. c :~.4 4.. # . z i v 1, , I f 3 1] / 7/?c-3 ~.~ L__0 -xy\\ LprbA/3 I 4 .it. -Orti. CIT'Xt SPEN 130ts-oufhbypyLE 1*312reet asp #il~polorfird<0*81611 303*i<#>420~0 MEMORANDUM DATE: December 17, 1990 ~ TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Jed Caswall, City Attorney\.1 RE: Paepcke Gazebo While all of the facts may still not be in, I am submitting to you this memo in response to your request for information rele- vant to the Paepcke gazebo. Please be advised that the Chief Building Official is also currently reviewing the matter to determine whether a violation of the Uniform Building Code, contrattor licensing provisions of the Municipal Code, or other ~ transgression of the building regulatory codes may have occurred. As you might have already guessed, a number of factors contri- buted to the unfortunate situation the City currently finds itself in. My review of the matter indicates that most of the problems can be simply traced to poor communication. Once the matter "went public", however, it seems 'a certain hysteria took over as some people concentrated more upon assessing blame and exacting retribution than trying to calmly figure out what, if anything, went wrong. Documentation indicates that a renovation/restoration project for the gazebo was initially proposed by the Parks Department in December, 1987. At that time, staff noted the structure was "leaning and sinking because of no foundation", and that parts of the gazebo were rotten. Evidently funds were not subsequently appropriated for the work and the project was put on hold. In October, 1988, Chen & Associates was retained to undertake an evaluation of the potential and/or active building distress effecting the gazebo. Chen's resulting report notes that the gazebo was found to be in generally poor condition and leaning to the southeast. The tilting and overall deterioration was attributed to settlement of the loose fill underlying the struc- ture and rotting. Chen recommended that the gazebo be under- pinned with deep footings, piers and piles. Alternatively, Chen stated a less expensive, but higher risk installation of a 48- Memorandum to Mayor and City Council December 17, 1990 Page 2 inch foundation could be utilized. According to Chen, "the risk of settlement for this alternative is relatively high and the owner should be aware that settlement may occur over a long period of time due to the depth and variability of fill". (The current reconstruction incorporates this latter option.) In April, 1990, the Parks Department petitioned the HPC to oroceed with reconstruction of the gazebo. Parks asked that it be allowed to reconstruct what it characterized as a "dangerous structure" while saving as much of the original materials as possible. At a meeting on April 25th, HPC approved a "preser- vation/restoration" project for the gazebo subject to twelve conditions. Those conditions were as follows: 1. New stained roof shingles; 2. New stained log columns (8); 3. New stained railings and balusters; 4. New log stairway railing system; 5. New foundation; 6. New flower box design; 7. New ceiling bedboard or removal of existing ceiling bedboard to expose bell tower rafters; 8. Replace or repair lightening rod; 9. "The structure shall remain in its approximate location in the park, with work being completed in place. A disassembly of the gazebo shall not occur .. .1 11 . 10. Raise the upper roof to match original historic site; 11. Lighten existing stain color; and 12. Work closely with HPC monitor and staff. I think it is significant to note that the staff memo presenting the project to the HPC stated that "HPC should be extremely clear in the direction given to the Parks Department in this restora- tion project. They are willing to do what is appropriate, however, are not experts in preservation techniques and are asking HPC for as much guidance, direction and help as possible to insure the success of this project". The staff memo further recommended that "all existing materials shall be preserved", except for those materials contained in the list of conditions set forth above. Whether by oversight or otherwise, this condi - tion or admonition was not contained in the HPC motion approving the project. Shortly before work was to commence on the gazebo, an HPC Proj ect Monitor visited the site. At an HPC meeting on September 26th, the Project Monitor reported that "the gazebo needs [to be] Merporandum to Mayor and City Council December 17, 1990 Page 3 totally redone in my.opinion. There is nothing left and I feel it needs [to be] totally rebuil[t]. In Japan they have monuments that they rebuild every 20 years exactly like they were. That might be an approach. What that does is preserve the original idea." The transcript of the meeting goes on further to state as follows: HPC - Is there enough to maintain the dimension? HPC - There isn't a board worth saving. We had also talked about moving it a little further away from the trees. Staff - I would recommend no demo of the gazebo and let someone have it. It is our only 30's landmark that we have. HPC - What about using the basic structure templates. Staff - We want an exact reconstruction. HPC - What they probably will do is build a concrete founda- tion. HPC - The change in the gazebo will have to come back to us. HPC - The Parks Department just wants direction. Following that meeting, the Parks Department was advised by HPC to request an "amendment of approval" for the gazebo reconstruc- tion reflecting the need to change the nature of the project. Accordingly, on October 12th, a written request was submitted to amend condition 9 (see above) regarding the prohibition on disassembly of the gazebo. On October 25th, HPC staff recom- mended approval of the requested change and submitted the matter to the Planning Director es an insubstantial amendment. Approval was granted on October 29th and included permission to relocate the structure "8-10' northeast of its present location". Pursuant to an amended development plan and the HPC approvals as discussed above, the contractor made application to the Building Department for a building permit. Plans (drawings) for a new "rebuilt" gazebo were approved and the permit was issued. It was clear from the drawings and a written narrative provided by the contractor that the existing gazebo was going to be completely taken down (i.e., demolished) and a new gazebo built. This was consistent with the HPC Project Monitor' s conclusion Â·as illus- Memorandum to Mayor and City Council December 17, 1990 Page 4 trated above that there wasn't one board worth saving from the old gazebo. The controversy surrounding what the contractor was or was not authorized to do in taking the gazebo down arises from a notation that was inserted on the building permit. As the permit was being circulated to the various City departments charged with reviewing its issuance, the HPC staff noted on the face of the permit that "all work shall be done to careful standards as HPC approved. (attached)" Apparently, a photocopy of the HPC meeting minutes from the April 25th meeting was then attached, or was to be attached to the permit, along with a memo reflecting the insubstantial amendment described above. Together these docu- ments totalled 16 pages and included matters unrelated to the gazebo project. In any case, when the _permituwas_ actually presented to the gentractorÂ·,314&.ImiER-9 1-lansous HPC documents were not attached. While it appears that nothing ..inÂ° 'these documenti- prohibited the contractor from "demolishing" the gazebo, some persons feel that had the documents been attached, the contractor would have been more inclined, if not compelled, to contact HPC in the event problems with the gazebo arose during its disassem- bly and reconstruction. As we all now know, after the contractor started taking down the old gazebo it became apparent that the instability of the struc- ture would not allow for workmen to work on it with any degree of safety. As a result, the contractor, in consultation with the Parks Department, made what I believe was a good faith profes- sional judgment to expedite the demolition of the gazebo utiliz- ing heavy equipment instead of manual labor as originally con- templated. Since the demolition, questions have been raised as to whether the City, the Parks Department, the contractor, or all three, should be punished or fined, etc. Additionally, some persons have alleged that the City is not subjecting itself to the same standards and/or penalties as would have been imposed on a private person or company had they committed the same "negligent" acts. The truth of the matter is that what happened to the gazebo does not constitute an isolated incident. Shortly prior to the gazebo demolition, another "unauthorized demolition" involving an historic residence occurred on West Hallam when a contractor inexplicably exceeded the rehab approvals granted by HPC. Because it is hard to determine how or why such errors are made, e.g., was the contractor aware of the HPC concerns, did the owner relate the HPC approvals to the contractor, were the -.-bk R ' Cri /1Â».Â·AÂ·Â· 0122 j-2 j 1 4-4 Memorandum to Mayor and City Council December 17, 1990 Page 5 individual workmen properly supervised, etc., it is difficult to fairly and accurately "assess blame". In the case of West Hallam, the City wrote a strongly worded letter to the home owners and has since been working with them to make the best of an unfortunate mistake. Contrary to popular belief, existing municipal ordinances do not - authorize fines or imprisonment for an improper demolition of an historic structure as allegedly occurred in this case. Section 7-602 governs the demolition, partial demolition or relocation of historic structures. Section 7-602G sets forth the penalties for a violation of the demolition ordinance: "A violation of any portion of this Section 7-602 shall prohibit the owner, successor or assigns from obtaining a building permit for the affected property for a period of five (5) years from the date of such violation. The City shall initiate proceedings to place a deed restriction on th~ property to this effect to ensure enforcement of this penalty." This specific penalty takes precedence over the general penalty provision in the Code (Section 1-8) because the general provision (90 days/$300) applies only where no specific penalty has been provided in a given ordinance. I should add that aside from the penalty issue, I see no reason- able factual basis upon which to recommend or commence a munici- pal court prosecution against anyone arising from the demolition of the gazebo. The City obtained the necessary HPC approvals to take down the existing gazebo and rebuild a new one, the contrac- tor obtained the necessary building permit, and despite the accusations, I do not find that the contractor performed his work in a manner contrary to the building permit or the HPC approvals. While there may have been a misunderstanding on exactly how the gazebo project was to proceed due to a failure of the HPC to make clear its intentions, such a misunderstanding does not translate into a criminal offense. 1 The penalty provision at 7-602G was added as an amendment to the overall demolition ordinance at the public hearing con- ducted on May 8, 1989. In accordance with Section 4.10(f) of the Charter, upon amendment, particularly an amendment that added a penalty provision, the ordinance was to have been republished in full. This was not done, thus casting some doubt on the validity of the adoption of the penalty provision. Memorandum to Mayor and City Council December 17, 1990 Page 6 As noted at the outset, the Chief Building Official is currently reviewing the contractor's conduct relevant to its performance in the gazebo demolition. The dhief Building Official has authority to review the actions of any licensed general contractor to insure compliance with the provisions of the Municipal Code governing contractor licensing. Section 7-105 of the Municipal Code provides that the Building Inspector, upon his own motion, may direct a licensed contractor to appear before the Board of Appeals and Examiners concerning conduct subject to licensing standards. Receipt of a "verified complaint" from any person requires that the matter go before the Board for a hearing. HPC has asked the Building Official to review the gazebo incident for possible UBC or other violations. Whether the contractor even- tually appears before the Board of Appeals and Examiners has yet to be determined. It is unfortunate that we still haven't refined our permitting and oversight procedures enough to minimize or eliminate the kind of misunderstanding as currently illustrated by the gazebo situ- ation. I know that various departments and staff have been working since well before the gazebo incident to improve our overall procedures and I anticipate that initiatives currently in the works will go a long way in preventing similar problems in the future. In the meantime, it would appear that there is little factual justification for assessing individual blame and little to be gained from attempting to do so. EMC/mc CC: City Manager Planning Director Chief Building Official Parks Director 130 S. Galena BUILDING PERMIT APPLICAT I General Aspen, CO 81611 Construction 1. ASPEN*PITKIN REGIONAL [BUILDING O ARTMENT Permit ~ 303/920-5440 PITKIN COUNTY E] CITY OF ASPEN~ /6/3 Applicant to complete numbered spaces only. 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SELECTION OF METHOD FOR~PAYMENT OF USE TAX THIS PERMITBECOMES NULL AND VOID IFWORKOR CONSTRUCTION GIC O MONTHLY USE OF QUARTERLY RETURNS WILL BE SUBMITTED AUTHORIZED IS NOT COMMENCED WITHIN 120 DAYS, OR IF CON- STRUCTION OR WORK IS SUSPENDED OR ABANDONED FOR A PERIOD O DEPOSIT METHODÂ· 3% OF 25% OF PERMIT VALUATION PAID NOW OF 120 DAYS AT ANY TIME AFTER WORK IS COMMENCED. AT ISSUANCE. FINAL REPORT ON TOTAL ACTUAL MATERIALS 1 HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ AND EXAMINED THIS APPLICATION AND COST MUST BE FILED WITHIN 90 DAYS AFTER COMPLETION OF KNOW THE SAME TO BE TRUE AND CORRECT. ALL PROVISIONS OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES GOVERNING THIS TYPE OF WORK WILL BE COMPLIED WITH WORK. GENERAL CONTRACTORS CHOOSING THIS METHOD WHETHER SPECIFIED HEREIN OR NOT. THE GRANTING OF A PERMIT DOES NOT MUST REPORT AND REMIT TAX FOR ALL SUBCONTRACTORS PRESUME TO GIVE AUTHORITY TO VIOLATE OR CANCEL THE PROVISIONS OF THAT DO NOT OBTAIN THEIR OWN PERMIT. 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It should be noted that the specific conditions for the restoration of the gazebo were attached to the Building Permit application, which specified that complete dismantling or demolition was not authorized to occur. One HPC member and at least two other community citizens have asked staff to investigate why/how this violation occurred, and what action can be taken to prevent this from happening in the future. It may be appropriate for the HPC to formalize a statement regarding the gazebo project (approval process, unfortunate demolition and reconstruction details) and specific actions to be examined/adopted to prevent a similar incident in the future. memo.hpc.gazebo MESSAGE DISPLAY TO Bill Efting CC George Robinson CC Carol O'Dowd CC Amy margerum CC Tom Baker CC Roxanne Eflin From: Roxanne Eflin Postmark: *Dec 04,90 * 12:20 PM Subject: Gazebo excavation - We have an archaeology site!! Message: SURPRISE! Over 200 artifacts have so far been unearthed with the gazebo excavation yesterday and today! Before it was a park, this site was a city dump until the mid-40's; we have LOTS of bottles, porcelain pieces, parts of metal "stuff" we haven't identified, jars, batteries, you name it. Ramona will be collecting as much as she can to take to the Hist.Society archives; the rest will be hauled away after next Monday. I guess whoever is interested in collecting an old bottle should get over there! A site like this in the heart of Aspen will no doubt attract folks. ------- MESSAGE DISPLAY TO ROXANNE EFLIN From: Rob Weien Postmark: Dec 06,90 ~ 8:34 AM Status: * Certified Confidential Previously read Urgent Subject: PAEPCKE GAZEBO Message: AS A 20 YEAR RESIDENT OF ASPEN AND A SUPPORTER OF YOUR EFFORTS IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION WITHIN THE CITY, I WAS AT FIRST STARTLED AND THEN SADDENED TO FIND THE PAEPCKE GAZEBO FLATTENED SATURDAY MORNING. ALTHOUGH THE BANDSTAND IS NOW GONE THERE ARE SOME CHANGES MADE WHILE I WAS OUT OF TOWN LAST MONTH THAT YOU NEED TO BE AWARE OF TO AVOID SUCH PREVENTABLE LOSSES IN THE FUTURE. I'LL BE HAPPY TO MEET WITH YOU AS TIME PERMITS. ------- J. MESSAGE DISPLAY TO ROXANNE EFLIN From: Rebecca Baker Postmark: Dec 04,90 4:33 PM Subject: SNOW FENCE Message: WE JUST TOOK OVER ALL THE FENCING WE HAD BUT I DON'T THINK IT WAS ENOUGH. FRANK ROSS OF ASPEN CUSTOM BUILDERS IS ON HIS WAY OVER THERE RIGHT NOW. BUT WE MAY JUST HAVE TO BE SATISFIED WITH WHAT WE HAVE. PLEASE CALL ME. MEMORANDUM To: Carol O'Dowd, City Manager CC: Bill Efting, Assistant City Manager Amy Margerum, Planning Director George Robinson, Director, Parks Department From: Roxanne Eflin, Historic Preservation Officer Re: Paepcke Park Gazebo Date: (~~ December 3, 1990 ~ Attached you will find supporting documentation regarding HPC's approval in April for the restoration of the 1930's Paepcke Park Gazebo. Please note that specific direction was given to the Parks Department on how the restoration activity was to occur, and that outright demolition was not permitted. The HPC understood the community sentiment surrounding the highly visual landmark, and based their approval on the process/method in which actual restoration activity would occur to the gazebo. Months passed before George Robinson was able to locate a contractor willing to take on this job. HPC project monitor, Glenn Rappaport, was contacted approximately 5-6 weeks ago to meet the contract on site, and examine the level of deterioration more closely. Glenn' s summary ("extensive deterioration and wood rot") was reported to the HPC, who continued to require restoration work as originally approved: dismantling and re-use of materials as reasonable, in an exact restoration according to historic photographs. Aspen Custom Builders began the dismantling process by hand last Thursday, November 29, without Planning staff's knowledge. Ken Collins from the Parks Department was on site with the contractor when the decision was made (due to safety and liability concerns) to finish the dismantling by machine (backhoe). This occurred Friday morning, November 30. Neither Glenn or myself was aware of this demolition until a phone call was received from a Council member late Friday morning. A meeting was immediately called between Planning staff and George Robinson to discuss the decision to demolish, the original requirements o f the HPC approval, and where to go from there. Staff prepared and distributed a press-release, which generally appeared in both papers and was aired over radio. I called an emergency meeting for Monday morning, December 3, with the contractor, Assistant City Manager, Parks Director and department, and HPC project monitor. We reviewed the demolition decision from both a public safety and public perception point of view, and thoroughly examined the inappropriateness of such a decision without benefit of Planning staff, HPC and community input. The new construction plans were reviewed at length, and construction deadlines and phasing details discussed. We agreed to hold a Gazebo Christmas Lighting Ceremony Friday evening, December 21, a deadline which the contractor promised to meet. Planning staff has met with Ramona Markalunas, historian, to solicit her support for the reconstruction activity. It should be noted that the Planning Office has received numerous phone calls varying from "we want it back" to "do we have to put it back?" to "why not hold a design competition?"... I welcome your input. PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: George Robinson, 920-5120 ~N-ovember 30, 19 90 P Aspen Parks Department There 's good news and bad news about the 1930's Paepcke Park Gazebo. The good news is that the park's centerpiece will be back, totally restored, by Christmas. The bad news is that a fter on-site inspections during disassembly, the extent Of deterioration of the gazebo was much worse than ever anticipated. While construction crews were up on ladders, disassembling the material for salvage and re-use, the entire structure began to give way. The contractor, Aspen Custom Builders, concerned about public safety over the weekend, elected to completely demolish the remaining structure. "We did not anticipate complete demolition to occur, and in fact, had worked closely with the Historic Preservation Committee to restore and reconstruct the gazebo in a sensitive manner. I was surprised myself to find out the extent of the demolition that was required. However, the restored gazebo is being rebuilt to exact specifications and materials, with improvements being made in the foundation and lighting," stated George Robinson, Director Of the Parks Department. - I Roxanne Eflin, Historic Preservation Officer, alarmed about the turn of events, reports that the Parks Department, under whose stewardship the gazebo is in, met earlier this year with the HPC to receive approval for a "significant restoration", which did not include a complete demolition. It was clear to an HPC sub- committee after an on-site inspection, that the majority of the gazebo's materials had deteriorated past the point of "preservation", and that exact duplicate materials would be required in the work. "I am not pleased with the insensitive methods of demo used by the contractor, but am looking forward to a good end result. The original round baluster rails, stairway and bell tower will be restored, as determined in our historic photo research at the Historical Society", she stated. Glenn Rappaport, HPC gazebo project monitor, will be working closely with the contractor to insure that the gazebo will be restored according to HPC standards. The community can be assured of one thing: the restored gazebo will be beautiful and safe for public use for years to come. , The Parks Department apologizes to the community for the dramatic action that was taken on the gazebo, but feels the safety and liability issues were of such significant concern, that a sturdy, restored gazebo was the best solution to the "Leaning Tower of Paepcke". pr.gazebo . 2 MESSAGE DISPLAY TO Cindy Christensen CC Bill Drueding CC Gary Lyman CC Debbie Skehan CC Tom Baker From: Roxanne Eflin Postmark: Nov 30,90 12:26 PM Status: Previously read Urgent Subject: Forwarded: Paepcke Park Gazebo Comments: From Roxanne Eflin: Message: From Roxanne Eflin: A COMPLETE DEMOLITION WAS NOT APPROVED FOR THIS GAZEBO. The HPC and the Parks Dept. have worked on this for months, and determined that a majority of the existing materials were deteriorated beyond repair. However, what can be preserved and reused WILL BE, and shall be stored for incorporation into the reconstruction. We have received a large number of irate calls from the community and I am requesting all these be forwarded to George for his reply. The new gazebo is to look JUST LIKE the old, with a few improvements (restored sapling railings,new foundation). THIS WAS TO BE DONE IN A SENSITIVE MANNER. .. ------- MESSAGE DISPLAY TO George Robinson CC Amy Margerum CC Bill Efting CC Roxanne Eflin CC Carol O'Dowd CC Pat Belfont From: Roxanne Eflin Postmark: Nov 30,90 12:24 PM Status: Urgent Subject: Paepcke Park Gazebo ------ Message: A COMPLETE DEMOLITION WAS NOT APPROVED FOR THIS GAZEBO. The HPC and the Parks Dept. have worked on this for months, and determined that a majority of the existing materials were deteriorated beyond repair. However, what can be preserved and reused WILL BE, and shall be stored for incorporation into the reconstruction. We have received a large number of irate calls from the community and I am requesting all these be forwarded to George for his reply. The new gazebo is to look JUST LIKE the old, with a few improvements (restored sapling railings,new foundation). THIS WAS TO BE DONE IN A SENSITIVE MANNER. '. 4 MESSAGE DISPLAY TO Bill Efting CC Roxanne Eflin CC Amy Margerum From: Roxanne Eflin Postmark: Nov 30,90 4:05 PM Subject: Reply to: GAZEBO 'I Reply text: From Roxanne Eflin: You're welcome. The press release is out, however, I feel that we are not out of the woods yet. The actual new construction will be watched like a hawk by this community, and if this baby isn't done by Christmas as promised, the City is NOT going to look good. I am committed to making us look good, and having this project shine. I would like to thank George for being cooler than me during this crisis, and for letting me VENT MY RAGE with my hands around his neck! Aauugghh! 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Z if F' .: kilidllllllllllillf...1.21"'' 21.- , ig il" 7 - t- 1 -1 r 1/4 11 â€ž 1/ I ~ IA- 5 ' 2 7 - M-1 --1~:. - 1-47 + .Af '4 1- d L WI -ia #12 c .H f , r ../ : iIi - â€žâ€ž*..... CITYdP"PASPEN 130Â·s~YRF21;1084'treet aspuk"10Â»*6*81611 363-92522010 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: George Robinson, 920-5120 19 Novembey_30,Â» 1990_* Aspen Parks Department There's good news and bad news about the 1930's Paepcke Park Gazebo. The good news is that the park's centerpiece will be back, totally restored, by Christmas. The bad news is that after on-site inspections during disassembly, the extent of deterioration of the gazebo was much worse than ever anticipated. While construction crews were up on ladders, disassembling the material for salvage and re-use, the entire structure began to give way. The contractor, Aspen Custom Builders, concerned about public safety over the weekend, elected to completely demolish the remaining structure. "We did not anticipate complete demolition to occur, and in fact, had worked closely with the Historic Preservation Committee to restore and reconstruct the gazebo in a sensitive manner. I was surprised myself to find out the extent of the demolition that was required. However, the restored gazebo is being rebuilt to exact specifications and materials, with improvements being made in the foundation and lighting," stated George Robinson, Director Of the Parks Department. ' I Roxanne Eflin, Historic Preservation Officer, alarmed about the turn o f events, reports that the, Parks Department, under whose stewardship the gazebo is in, met earlier this year with the HPC to receive approval for a "significant restoration", which did not include a complete demolition. It was clear to an HPC sub- committee after an on-site inspection, that the majority of the gazebo's materials had deteriorated past the point Of "preservation", and that exact duplicate materials would be required in the work. "I am not pleased with the insensitive methods of demo used by the contractor, but am looking forward to a good end result. The original round baluster rails, stairway and bell tower will be restored, as determined in our historic photo research at the Historical Society", she stated. Glenn Rappaport, HPC gazebo project monitor, will be working closely with the contractor to insure that the gazebo will be restored according to HPC standards. The community can be assured of one thing: the restored gazebo will be beautiful and safe for public use for years to come. The Parks Department apologizes to the community for the dramatic action that was taken on the gazebo, but feels the safety and liability issues were of such significant concern, that a sturdy, restored gazebo was the best solution to the "Leaning Tower of Paepcke" . pr.gazebo 2 p - MEMORANDUM TO: Bill Drueding, Zoning Officer From: Roxanne Eflin, Planning Office Re: PUD Insubstantial Amendment: Paepcke Park Gazebo Date: ~October 25, 1990~~ Summary: Planning staff recommends approval of the Paepcke Park Gazebo restoration, which involves a slight relocation. of approximately 8-10' northeast of the its present location near the center of the park. Section 7-908 requires approval by the Planning Director of such activity as a PUD Insubstantial Amendment. Background: The 1930's WPA gazebo, now commonly referred to as the Paepcke Park Gazebo, has been under the stewardship of the city's Parks department for decades. It has been allowed to deteriorate to a dangerous state of "listing". The HPC and staff 4 this year strongly encouraged the Parks department manager to come through with a proposal for restoration before winter, which he did. The HPC's approval involved a suggestion to slightly relocate the restoFed gazebo 8-10' northeast away from the drip line of the adj acent trees, hence, the reason for this PUD insubstantial amendment. Referrals: Both Parks and the HPC have been involved with this project since late spring. Staff prepared a 2-page memo for Council's review approximately three weeks ago, requesting feedback on the general restoration activity proposed for the gazebo; no feedback has been received by staff. Staff Comments: The restoration of this gazebo, a highly visible local landmark located within the Main Street Historic District, is absolutely necessary. The HPC is urging the Parks Department to actively maintain those historic resources found throughout our community, a focus the HPC feels has not been a priority with that department. We are working closely with Parks on the gazebo project, which will no doubt receive a high level of media attention, and have assigned HPC member/architect Glenn Rappaport to be project manager/liaison on the project. Recommendation: Staff recommends Planning Director approval for the Paepcke Park Gazebo restoration and relocation as described herein, with the following conditions: 1) Site plan and building elevations shall be filed with the Pitkin County Clerk and Recorder within 180 days of 4 . approval. 2) Any revisions to the recorded development plan shall be processed through the Planning Office. I hereby approve with conditions the PUD Final . Development Plan for the Paepcke Park Gazebo restoration and relocation. il/(a/( kij(\.11- .Mb ko Amy ~irgerui~ Planning Director Date memo.amy.gazebo 2 1 1- . I I I ASPEN CUSTOM BUILDERS 400 W. Main St., Suite 205 Aspen, Colorado 81611 303/920-3504 FAX 303/920-4423 1~ October 19 , 1990/ City of Aspen Aspen, CO 81611 Re: Paepke Park Gazebo City of Aspen, In the restoration of Paepke Park Gazebo, we intend to move east approximately 10 feet. Dig a foundation 48" deep with 16" footers and 8" walls up to the grade of the top of the planters. We will build 2x6 walls off the foundation to support the floor. The floor will be framed out of 2 x 12 on 16" centers bearing on top of the short 2 x6 walls. Flooring will be installed in the same fashion as whats there now which is lx5 tongue & groove flooring running across the joists. There will be 8 new handpeeled logs running from on top of the foundation to the soffit to support the framing of the roof. At the floor level there will be a log handrail put in between the 8 support logs that go all the way around and down the stairs. The roof will be reconstructed out of 2 x 12 rafters and resheeted, ready for new shakes. The bell tower will be rebuilt with new 6" or 8" logs to match existing and the little roof above will be constructed in the same fashion as the main roof. The fascia and siding will be 1/2 log siding applied to plywood faces to match existing. The main soffit on the Gazebo will be new lx4 bead board siding to match existing. The Gazebo would then be painted brown or what ever color chosen. The building dimensions will be roughly 18 x 18 in width and approximately 25 feet high. r f!,11. t 1 i CON. 4 - 44 h U 707 .....in P 4'K. 1.4, .â€ž- It is in our best interest to restore the Gazebo to it's original appearance, but be strong enough to handle the traffic that this Gazebo receives. Sincerely, 7 A n. 01 4-940 k - /,dE/:&>/ V JAn Davis Aspen Custom Builders f - 2 0 A . \. 4,4 MEMORANDUM TO: Roxanne Eflin, Historic Planner Glenn Rappaport, HPC Project Monitor Historic Preservation Committee FROM: George Robinson, Parks Director RE: Request for Amendment of Approval for Paepcke Park Gazebo Restoration DATE: October 12, 1990 i The Parks Department Is requesting an amendment to the approval of Apr11 25, 1990 meeting for the Paepcke Park Gazebo Restoration. In particular, an amendment to Condition #9 which is stated as follows: 9. "The structure shall remain in its approximate location in the park, with work being completed in place. A disassembly of the gazebo shall not occur. Compatible ......... While our contractor will be doing significant restoration work, it is our intention to not disassemble the structure,but phase all restorative work. All other approved conditions will be met and staff will continue to work closely with Glenn Rappaport, our HPC project monitor. ~ovanne_, .- 44 32=) 94\25 OK ? 46 notes lm- * Je- 43-â‚¬or>,4 * t' 1625â‚¬- rylole_ a_no~ Ck>rrlrre*b -tt,Ef neâ‚¬J 40 1-4 /.r Â£>â‚¬- 1 ic-Jud<ai 717* 5 ike 64=L . 130 E. Galena BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION General AspeÂ® CO 81611 Construction ASPE~PITKIN REGIONAL BUILDING 4RTMENT Permit 1* 303/926-5440 PITKIN COUNTY E] CITY OFAS. .-4% /6/3 Applicant to complete numbered spaces only. No. JOB ADDRESS_ 1. '~Aâ‚¬% k:22 *Atki fÂ» G 'V-/ LEGAL LOT NO. BLOCK TRACT OR SUBDIVISION ( El SEE ATTACHED SHEET) DESC. 2. OWNER MAILADDRESS ZIP PHONE 3. C,.H a 41, EN 110 S. u- AÂ¥- C. 92D Â·S/GÂ© CONTRACTOR MAIL ADDRESS PHONE LICENSE NO. 4. Aimu 6.44 6.,2044 400 0.-*4- hos A, PI C. 930-5304 -Dog' ARCHITECT OR DESIGNER MAIL ADDRESS PHONE LICENSE NO. 5.0%5â‚¬''~dez.?f ENGINEER / MAIL ADDRESS PHONE LICENSE NO. 6. CLASS OF WORK: CENSUS CODE TOTAL FEE 7. Il NEW Il ADDITION [3 ALTERATION *REPAIR O MOVE m WRECK USE OF BUILDING PLAN CHECK FEE PERMIT FEE 3% USE TAX DEP /1 3.39 49 3 - SID VALUATION OF WORK 9. $ -Fâ‚¬/7290.,O Type of Constr~cllon Occupancy Group Lot Area Size of Buildina No. of Stories Occ. Load 10. Remarks (Total Square A.) NO. OF BEDROOMS Use Zone Fire Sprinklers Required: EXISTING ADDED m Yes [3 No No. of Dwelling Units OFFSTREET PARKING SPACES: Covered Uncovered SPECIAL APPROVALS REQUIRED AUTHORIZED BY DATE ZONING 979)6. 1#~oprtÂ®*~ U /0-93-90 Fixture.Coy PARK DEDICATION HEALTH DEPARTMENT MR LITTAL <\X~CEPTED -SCHECKED APPROVED FOR ISSUANCE FIAEPLACE FIRE MARSHAL BY BY 649'wp SPRINKLER DATE - DATE -- WATER TAP 6/.6 V NOTICE OTHER 4EPARATE PERMWS ARE REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, 41< mor-Ic. Jklt k.&(AC|6 q.c-k| a.Â»dat,s as- 1,1 *ATING, VENTILATING OR AIR CONDITIONING. SELECTION OF METHOD FORPAYMENT Of USE TAX THIS PERMIT BECOMES NULL AND VOID IFWORK OR CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZED IS NOT COMMENCED WITHIN 120 DAYS, OR IF CON- C] MONTHLY USE OF QUARTERLY RETURNS WILL BE SUBMITTED~~~ STRUCTION OR WORK IS SUSPENDED OR ABANDONED FOR A PERIOD U DEPOSIT METHOD: 3% OF 25% OF PERMIT VALUATION PAID NOW OF 120 DAYS AT ANY TIME AFTER WORK IS COMMENCED. AT ISSUANCE. FINAL REPORT ON TOTAL ACTUAL MATERIALS 1 HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ AND EXAMINED THIS APPLICATION AND COST MUST BE FILED WITHIN 90 DAYS AFTER COMPLETION OF KNOW THE SAME TO BE TRUE AND CORRECT. ALL PROVISIONS OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES GOVERNING THIS TYPE OF WORK WILL BE COMPLIED WITH WORK. GENERAL CONTRACTORS CHOOSING THIS METHOD WHETHER SPECIFIED HEREIN OR NOT. THE GRANTING OF A PERMIT DOES NOT MUST REPORT AND REMIT TAX FOR ALL SUBCONTRACTORS PRESUME TO GIVE AUTHORITY TO VIOLATE OR CANCEL THE PROVISIONS OF THAT DO NOT OBTAIN THEIR OWN PERMII ANY OTHER STATE OR LOÂ¢01 LNK BEOULATING CONSTRUCTION OR THE PER- FORMANCE ~S~ / U EXEMPT: STATE & PITKIN COUNTY RESALE NO. EXEMPT ORGANIZATION SIGNATURE OF C~94TOR OR AUTHORIZED AGENT 1 F\ THIS FORM IS A PERMIT ONLY WHEN VALIDATED. WORK STARTED WITHOUT PERMIT WILL BE DOUBLE FEE SIGNATURE OF OWNER (If OWNER BUILDER) (DATE) Plan Check Validation Permit Validation 3% Use Tax Deposit Validation WHITE-FILE COPY GREEN-FINANCE DEPT PINK-BUILDING DEPARTMENT YELLOW-ASSESSOR GOLD-CUSTOMER . MEMORANDUM To: Maydr and Council Thru: City Manager Thru: Amy Margerum, Planning Director CC: Aspen HPC Parks Department From: Roxanne Eflin, Historic Preservation Planner Re: Paepcke Park Gazebo, Information only Date:-~~ September 27, 1990 ~ â€¢I,WÂ«I~ 1, REQUEST: Council's comments to staff prior to October 5. BACKGROUND: Earlier this year, the Parks Department, through the encouragement of the Historic Preservation Committee, received approval for the "restoration" of the landmark designated gazebo, centered in Paepcke Park. The existing structure is considered an insurance liability by the Parks Department due to its deteriorated condition. It should be understood that "restoration" meant the significant replacement of original fabric with new, as weather, age and deferred maintenance has taken its toll on the 1930's WPA structure. George Robinson from Parks reported that little interest was garnered from the construction community to do the project as HPC originally approved. The (finally) selected contractor recommended strongly to Parks that a reconstruction would be much simpler, less costly, and more structurally sound in the long run, (an issue the HPC deals with on a regular basis). HPC project monitor, Glenn Rappaport, was contacted to meet on-site this week with Ken Collins from Parks to thoroughly review the gazebo's existing structural and material integrity. Glenn concluded that a complete reconstruction is a preferred alternative over a risky "restoration" and cannibalization of the existing gazebo, which would generally lose its dark, rustic character, and look very new. Glenn presented his findings at the September 26 HPC meeting. The members present at that meeting (Charles Cunniffe, Joe Krabacher, Les Holst, Roger Moyer and Glenn) all agreed in principal, however, they could not take formal action without reviewing a complete application, which is being prepared by the Parks Department at this time. A Significant Development Application under Section 7-601(F) is required for submittal to HP Planning staff, in which a public hearing is conducted at the first step. DISCUSSION: Staff is seeking vour response and comments to this proiect. As it is of such high public profile, I feel the HPC needs the benefit of Council's input prior to the review of the application. Staff has previously recommended simple stabilization measures be taken, to straighten the structure and provide additional support of the floor and railings. However, it appears that both Parks and the HPC wish to replace the existing gazebo with a reconstruction, architecturally designed to match the existing, finding this to be the preferred alternative. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: Although staff has not received exact cost information for Alternatives 1, 2 and 3 below, Glenn Rappaport mentioned a figure of $36,000 (information he received from Parks) for restorative measures. I find this figure to be very high, although I have not been provided a breakout on construction costs to analyze where savings might be found. One funding option may be a publicized auction of the historic gazebo (or outright sale), with proceeds applied toward construction of the new. ALTERNATIVES: Three alternatives exist: 1) Retire the original gazebo/icon in whole form, with no demolition or partial demolition involved, and reconstruct a new one to match the old, or closely resemble it in character. The historic gazebo would be relocated, off site (ACES perhaps?). This alternative may be the less costly, and more in line with the Park Department's concerns of liability. 2) Demolish the structure, and re-use salvage pieces in places over the new to provide a hint of the old for character purposes. This alternative has been looked at, and, in staff's opinion, completely misses the purpose of historic preservation. 3) Shore up what we can of the old, and recognize this to be an interim maintenance measure which must be repeated on a regular basis. This alternative is clearly the best "preservation" method (maintenance of existing historic resources on site), however, may not meet the other goals of long-term stability, public use and liability. Parks has stated that this method of preservation is generally not feasible, due to the massive amount of deterioration found within the gazebo. 4) Do nothing. This is clearly not recommended as we all feel another winter may be the final demise of this landmark gazebo. , 6 The gazebo restoration issue brings home the serious need for an annual maintenance program of those resources the City already owns, particularly those which are irreplaceable landmarks of our heritage. Other examples are the Boat Tow (now listed on the National Register of Historic Places), Ute Cemetery, and, Of course, City Hall. We must do a better j ob at setting an example of good stewardship. Please respond to staff with your comments by October 5. City Manager's Comments: ---------- ---------- General comments: memo.cc.gazebo 1-E_ j MEMORANDUM To: Aspen Historic Preservation Committee From: Roxanne Eflin, Historic Preservation Planner Re: Minor Development: Preservation/Restoration of Paepcke Park Gazebo Date: ~ April 25, 1990~ APPLICANT: The City of Aspen, Parks Department APPLICANT'S REQUEST: The "reconstruction" of the Paepcke Park Gazebo in Paepcke Park, Main Street Historic District PROJECT MONITOR: To be assigned at this meeting HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE: The gazebo, a project of the WPA in the 1930's, is a locally designated landmark. The gazebo has changed slightly over the years, i.e. the removal of the bell in the bell tower. Its relocation to the park prompted a raised foundation with storage space underneath. A simple stairway with incompatible railing was installed. CURRENT CONDITION: The Planning Office is very pleased to see the Parks Department taking such a interest in the preservation/ restoration of this landmark gazebo, which maintenance is long overdue. Affectionately referred to as the "Leaning Tower of Paepcke", the gazebo is listing. badly to the east, and is suffering from neglect. SUMMARY: Approximately one month ago, staff and two HPC members (Don Erdman and Glenn Rappaport) met Parks Department staff George Robinson on-site to discuss the condition of the gazebo, and appropriate preservation methods. The HPC should be extremely clear in the direction given to the Park Department in this restoration proiect. They are willing to do what is appropriate, however, are not experts in preservation techniques and are asking the HPC for as much guidance, direction and help as possible to insure the success of this project. They are anxious to get underway very quickly. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Office recommends the HPC grant minor development approval for the preservation/restoration of the Paepcke Park Gazebo, with the following conditions: All existing materials shall be preserved (i.e. sanding as needed, new light coat of stain with protective clear finish applied over), with the following exceptions: 1) New dark stained wood roof shingles, for both main roof and cupola roof 2) New dark stained log columns (eight), in a width to exactly match existing. Care shall be taken to treat base and tops of logs columns to retard future moisture deterioration. 3) New dark stained log railing and log balusters, surrounding gazebo on all eight sides excluding portion for stair opening. Width of railing and balusters and spacing shall exactly match original materials as indicated in historic photo. 4) New dark stained log stairway railing system (handrail and balusters) 5) Foundation supports, as needed, to correct listing. Exposed concrete shall not visible from the exterior. Consideration should be give to incorporate foundation repairs with the correction of the flower bed design (refer to #6). 6) Altered design of current flower beds, which directly lean against gazebo, causing moisture to be retained around perimeter. The HPC should give clear direction to the Parks Department on this aspect of the plan. 7) Ceiling beadboard replaced where currently patched in, or removed to expose rafter system of bell tower cupola. 8) Consideration to replace or repair "lightning rod", which projects from top of cupola. 9) The structure shall remain in its current location in the park, with work being completed in place. A disassembly of the gazebo shall not occur. Compatible and subdued lighting should be incorporated, so that the gazebo may be utilized on summer nights as well as during the day. The current electrical conduit (s ilver tube) shall be removed and reinstalled to be as invisible as possible. (Next, we need to work on a protective covering for the Boat Tow in Willoughby Park!) memo.hpc.gazebo MEMORANDUM TO: Historic Preservation Commlttee Roxanne Eflin, Planning FROM: George Robinson, Parks Department RE: Reconstruction of Paepcke Park Gazebo DATE: April 10 , 41990 . The City of Aspen Parks Department would like to reconstruct the existing gazebo in Paepcke Park. The main structure or the building is in dangerous condltion at present. We would like to save all original materials as possible, without interfering with the structure/strength of the building. All new materials will , conform to the original design and structure. The bell that was originally in the top of the gazebo will not be reinstalled and the current design of the bell housing will remain the same. At present, the only changes to the building will be to match the original round ralling along the sides and make the stairway conform to building codes using round railing. 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'' Â· U ' --421 44 0'kIL <Â·i".Â£,#-424 . 4.~ '5 4.3,14 ....7;*39':424,4'A/.~~~ r ': '79... ~9~N=-723<414:.Â·=V ~ 7 +246249Â» 41Â»Â»9Â»9944>44+2043Â»1Â»44,;- r59'{kr.~,/ I :6-,6.4649 494Â» - - 14'44*/*Mrit"42"# *MAY)174Â£24/(9#91.&4.Â·'f?20,- / 4 ~~244~~C#.~Â»<Â·AiuzD",6 Ablt k[ C Totot r . ,Â»91 04#4_ tol*.4.- tai I *1 Ff His-Iwi c thto ~ VO fed=-3. 99> 0,-647Â©60 < 1/rfor 4 i,U-k ! C fltio y, i A- / 4 qcke *rk-. 4/2.---Aâ„¢ . SIGNIFICANT HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT Application Package Contents Attached is a Development Application package for submission of your application. Included in this package are the following attachments: 1. Application Form 2. Description of Minimum Contents of Development Application 3. Description of Specific Contents for Submission of your Application 4. Copy of Review Standards for Your Application 5. Public Hearing Notice Requirements Summary 6. General Summary of Your Application Process Generally, to submit a complete application, you should fill in the application form and attach to it that written and mapped information identified in Attachments 2 and 3. Please note that all applications require responses to the review standards for that particular development type. The standards for your application are listed in Attachment 4. You can determine if your application requires that public notice be given by reviewing Attachment 5. Table 1 of that attachment will tell you whether or not your application requires notice and the form the notice should take. Your responsibilities in this regard are summarized in the cover explanation to the table. We strongly encourage all applicants to hold a pre-application conference with a Planning Office staff person so that the requirements for submitting a complete application can be fully described to you. Please also recognize that review of these materials does not substitute for a complete review of the Aspen Land Use Regulations. While this application package attempts to summarize the key provisions of the Code as they apply to your type of development, it cannot possibly replicate the detail or the scope of the Code. If you have questions which are not answered by the materials in this package, we suggest that you contact the staff member assigned to your case or consult the applicable sections of the Aspen Land Use Regulations. appcover 1 IAND USE APPLICATION FORM a,u E_ , 1) Project Name r B Â£ c= c. L d url / D. 2 Â© 2> 2) Proj ect location 4 - - -21-1 - -9, C 11 (indicate street address, lot & block number, legal description Where appropriate) 3) Present Zoning g/-9 4/* ri 'c 4) Lot Size 6 fer Â£4 2 AGE-5- S 5) Applicant's Name, Address & Phone # C- /1 11 09 AS V.0 -4,Urs baP-i_Â· i ' ?5 53> 6 4, A,.2,0+ 9 16 1' - 9 z. o.5 11 8 6) Representativels Name, Address & Phone # 6 â‚¬ OF_.4 E X 3 9,7 15.67 ) O (L 2 / ' /' b. Â·iy 4.T Â·â‚¬ 3 8 5 4,9 9.-A ,~c 0 3 1 C. pi- ' 92'.2.6</1 0 7) Type of Application (please check all that apply): ~ox- Conditional Use Conceptial SPA 6'~ Conceptual Historic Dev.<1 6~~ Special Review Final SPA Final Historic Dev. th-4< U, ----- 8040 Greenline Conceptual RJD Minor Historic Dev. Stream Margin Final RJD Historic Demolition Mountain View Plane Subdivision Historic Designation Condaminiumization - Text/Map Amerxinient GUS Allotment Iot Split/Iot Line 003 kenption Adjustment 8) Description of Existing Uses (number and type of existing structures; approocimate sq. ft.; nmber of bedrocus; anY previais approvals granted to the property). 9) Description of Development Application 6 E E- A-ql-,Zk- 4-E 1 10) Have you attached the folla:ing? Response to Attachment 2, Minimum Submission Contents Response to Attachment 3, Specific Submission Contents Response to Attachment 4, Review Stardards for Your Application ATTACHMENT 2 Minimum Submission Contents for All Development Applications All Development Applications shall include, at a minimum, the following information and materials. 1. The applicant's name, address and telephone number, contained within a letter signed by the applicant stating the name, address, and telephone number of the representative authorized to act on behalf of the applicant. 2. The street address and legal description of the parcel on which the development is proposed to occur. 3. A disclosure of ownership of the parcel on which the development is proposed to occur, consisting of a current certificate from a title insurance company, or attorney licensed to practice in the State of Colorado, listing the names of all owners of the property, and all mortgages, judgments, liens, easements, contracts and agreements affecting the parcel, and demonstrating the owner's right to apply for the Development Application. 4. An 8 1/2" x 11" vicinity map locating the subject parcel within the City of Aspen. (fÂ«-h.4-3 fA A written description of the proposal and an -) explanation in written, graphic or model form of how the proposed development complies with the review standards relevant to the Development Application. Ad-fork 11-3 94- 4 84 - 10. attach2.applications ATTACHMENT 3a Specific Submission Contents: Conceptual Development Plan for Significant Development to Historic Landmark or in Historic Overlay District A Development Application for a Conceptual Development Plan for Significant Development shall include the following: 1. A sketch plan of the proposed development showing property boundaries and predominant existing site characteristics. 2. Conceptual selection of major building materials to be used in the proposed development. 3. A statement of the effect of the proposed development on the original design of the historic structure (if applicable) and/or character of neighborhood. 4. A statement as to which of the following categories of5~ significant development the development application 60 falls under: a. Erection of an awning, canopy, sign, fence or other similar attachments to, or accessory features of, a structure that, in the process of erecting, cause original materials Of the structure to be destroyed or removed; C b./) Erection or remodeling of combinations of or - multiples of any single feature of a structure which has not been determined to be minor; c. Expansion or erection of a structure wherein the increase in floor area of the structure is more than two hundred and fifty (250) square feet; d. Construction of a new structure within an H, Historic Overlay District; and e. The development of the site of an Historic Landmark which has received approval for demoli- tion, partial demolition or relocation when a development plan has been required by the HPC pursuant to Section 7-602(B). att3a.significanthistoric ATTACHMENT 3b Specific Submission Contents: Final Development Plan for Significant Development to Historic Landmark or in Historic Overlay District A Development Application for â‚¬ Final) Development Plan for Significant Development shall include.- 1. An accurate representation of all major building materials, such as samples and photographs, to be used for the proposed development. 2. Scale drawings of the proposed development in relation to any existing structure. 3. A statement of the effect of the details of the proposed development on the original design of the his- torie structure (if applicable) and character of the neighborhood. 4. A statement of how the Final Development Plan conforms to the representations made during the conceptual review and responds to any conditions placed thereon. att3b.significanthistoric 1 Â«Â«ft_eup ATTACHMENT 4 /7 -4_ Review Standards: Development in H, Historic 04erlak District or Development Involving Historic Landmarks No approval for any development in the H, Historic Overlay District or involving Historic Landmarks shall be granted unless the HPC finds that all of the following standards are met. a. The proposed development is compatible in character- with designated historic structures located on the parcel and with development on adjacent parcels when the subject site is in an H, Historic Overlay District or is adjacent to an Historic Landmark. For Historic Landmarks where proposed development would extend into front yard, side yard and rear yard setbacks, extend into the minimum distance between buildings on the lot or exceed the allowed floor area, HPC shall find that such variation is more compatible in character with the historic landmark, than would be development in accord with dimensional requirements; and b. The proposed development reflects and is consistent with the character of the neighborhood of the parcel proposed for development; and C. The proposed development enhances or does not detract from the cultural value of designated historic struc- tures located on the parcel proposed for development or adjacent parcels; and d. The proposed development enhances or does not diminish or detract from the architectural integrity of a designated historic structure or part thereof. (re: V Historic District and Historic Landmark Development E-2 Guidelines have been adopted by the City Council for j use by HPC. Applicants should consult these guidelines #TRA-\ in addition to the above standards. Attachment 5 Public Hearing Notice Requirements There are three forms of notice required by the Aspen Land Use Regulations, these being notice by publication in the newspaper, notice by posting of the property and notice by mail to surrounding landowners. You can determine whether your application requires notice, and the type of notice it requires, from Table 1, which is attached to this summary. Following is a summary o f the notice requirements, including identifying who is responsible for completing the notice. Publication - 4-v* Rce.4__ Publication of notice in a paper of general circulation in the City of Aspen is to be done at least 15 days prior to the hearing. The legal notice will be written by the Planning Office Administrative Assistant and we will place the notice in the paper within the appropriate deadline. 2. Posting - f 4/4 .9 . Posting of a sign in a conspi&uous place on the property is to be b done 10 days prior to the hearing. It is the applicant's responsibility to obtain a copy of the sign from the Planning Office, to fill it in correctly and to bring proof (preferably a photograph) to the hearing that posting took place. ~ Mailing - ~~0-9< EL - Mailing of notice is to be made to all owners of property within ~300 feet of the subject development parcel by the applicant. It is the applicant's responsibility to obtain a copy of the notice from the Planning Office, to mail it according to the following standards, and to bring proof to the hearing (in the form of a signed affidavit) that the mailing took place. Standards for notice shall be as follows: a. Any federal agency, state, county or municipal government service district or quasi governmental agency that owns property within 300 feet of the subject property must be mailed notice 15 days prior to the hearing. b. All other landowners within 300 feet of the subject property must be mailed notice 10 days prior to the hearing, unless notice is given by hand delivery, in which case it must be sent 5 days prior to the hearing. C. Subdivision applications only also require notice by registered mail to all surface owners, mineral owners and lessees of mineral owners of the subject property. The names and addresses of property owners shall be those on the current tax records of Pitkin County as they appeared no more than sixty days prior to the date of public hearing. TAHLE 1 .,JM&.u OF PUBLIC HEARING NarICE PROC...RES APPLICATION TYPE RJBLIC HEARING RIUJIRED? BY WHEM FORM OF NCI'TCE* Conditional Use Y Commission 2,3 Special Review N 8040 Greenline N Stream Margin N Mountain View Plane N Conceptual Historic Development Y HPC 1,2,3 Final Historic Development N Minor Historic Development N Historic Demolition Y HPC 1,2,3 Historic Designation Y HPC, Commis. HPC-1,2,3 & Council Commis.- 1,2,3 Council-4 , Conceptual SPA Y Council 1,2,3 Final SPA Y Commission 1,2,3 Conceptual PUD ' Y Council 1,2,3 Final PUD Y Commission 1,2,3 Subdivision Y Commission 1,2,3 Condominiumization N Lot Split Y Council 1,2,3 Lot line Adjustment N GMQS Allotment Y Cammission 1,2,3 GMQS Exemption N (except for see above for lot split lot split) Map Amendments Y Commission & Commis.-1,2,3 Council Council-4 Text Amendments Y Commission & Comnis. -1 Council Council-4 * Numbers refer to the following: 1 = Publication in newspaper 2 = Posting of property 3 = Mailing to sur-rounding landowners 4 = Ordinance adoption procedures L Attachment 6 General Summary of Two Step HPC Application Process 1. Application Types: The following are the Development Applications which are processed in two steps by the Hpc: * Significant Development (Conceptual and Final) * Demolition, Removal and Relocation, and Redevelopment 2. Development Review Procedure Summary. The two step HPC review procedure can be described as follows. Stage One: Attend pre-application conference. The purpose of this one-on-one meeting with staff is to determine the review process into-which your development proposal fits and to identify the materials staff will need to review your application. Stage Two: Submit Development Application. Based on your meeting with staff, you should respond to the appropriate portions of the application package and submit the requested number of copies of a complete application, with the appropriate processing fee, to the Planning Office. Stage Three: Determination of Completeness. Within five working days of the date of your submission, the application package will be reviewed by a member of the staff. You will be notified in writing of whether the application is complete or if additional materials are required. Please be aware that the purpose of the completeness review is to determine whether or not you have submitted what was requested, not whether the information is sufficient to obtain approval. Stage Four: Review of Development Application. Once your application is determined to be complete, a date for its review by the HPC will be set. The submission due date is a minimum of 25 days prior to the HPC review date, to allow for the required Public Hearing notice, staff review and memo preparation. It is the planner's task to review your application with respect to its compliance with the Code and to write a review memo.. In the memo, the planner will recommend approval, denial or tabling of the application and recommend appropriate conditions to this action. The memo is normally available at the end of the week before your hearing. You will be called to pick up a copy of the memo when it is ready, or we can mail it to you if you so request. I I During the period of staff review, it is essential that public notice be given, when required for your development application. Attachment 5 explains how to go about giving the required notice. Your project will be presented to the HPC at a regularly scheduled meeting. A copy of the agenda showing where during the meeting your application is scheduled can be obtained when you pick up the staff memo. The typical meeting includes a presentation by staff, a presentation by you or your representative, questions and comments by the review body and the public and an action on the staff recommendation, unless additional information is requested by the review body. If an application for significant development is being consolidated with an application for historic designation, the conceptual approval must be granted prior to the designation recommendation being made. Significant development is a two step process: conceptual review followed by final review. Conceptual development review is a public hearing, final is not. Usually final review may be accomplished within one month of conceptual approval, depending upon the scope of the project and depending upon how quickly you submit your final development application. A complete final development application is required following conceptual approval, and should be preceeded by a second pre-application conference. A second memo by the planner and review by HPC is also required. Stage Five: Receipt of Building Permit. Once you have received final approval of your development application, you may proceed to building permit review. During this time, your project will be examined for its compliance with the Uniform Building Code. It Will also be checked for compliance with applicable provisions of the Land Use Regulations which were not reviewed in detail during the one step review (this might include a check of floor area ratios, setbacks, parking, open space and the like). Fees for water, sewer, parks and employee housing will be collected if due. Any document required to be recorded, such as a plat, deed restriction or agreement, will need to be reviewed and recorded before a Building Permit is issued. For more information on the Building Permit Stage, please visit the Building Department to obtain handouts on their review procedures. 3. Consolidation: Significant Development review may be consolidated with the designation of a historic structure. However, actual consolidation of HPC review with review by the Commission is not possible due to the different review bodies required to approve such applications. However, I . staff recommends concurrent application review to reduce your overall processing time. Applications which you may submit for concurrent P&Z review include: * Conditional use * Special review * ESA * GMQS exemption for historic landmark or affordable housing If you are submitting any of the above applications along with your two step application, you should also obtain the application package for that type of submission from this office. 2stephpcsumm ;~ L 4 2 1 1, i -? 0 4 l j, 1 1; '" 42/ Cl , . 13-3 1 Db ./ 0 Clfl -1 1 f,jÂ»-3 --- '; 'i. ' ':C~Â·gil"MA 4 4.1- C 3 Â» 2 213 12(-3-1( luz) 7 ) \ ASPEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY ACCESSION NO. ENVELOPE NO. ............................................Â« Cr-f I Â¢. ~ - ~ 12Â£-3-rs ---. 3a'LA 47'* (31Â· 11 -/' .1 / Ift- . ./ 1 --- 5- ~7- 1 1 //3 P *1 1'1 75Wlillia, , 'll) '11 lili 11 1 - t~ c ;-7 V ' *wn-- 7 <.ry 4% r I 3__i - r ,-1 /- ~Â·--21,2-1 < I 1 1 1 It --- -- 1 1 1 1 .. '3 gl 001<- 2-3>firÂ·f' v., :' Â· -~ . LT-Ammv ~ ,- 4.4 =all#'ic.i. '. ' ENK - 1 11 , 'U F h 1,1 iNF 92=x- L. I.1 - n L 1 El L: ,*~â‚¬52*ZINE- * h.j.~*p'-k. 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M **dit..trk,4:. i:;'r '4.- A r O.RI ...Ii#~,~f,26-4 -9~~~&~~*1lzIt'.01~,4,4-'7;93~P; - -:JE~~~p~,~4&~~A F... &_y ' ' f~,# - A,:1~ iNk ):,-Â·Di47,4.'g~'?'<'ti47- - i,j.~,f.Â·i: ~.c,imÂ·<f:Â·44?Â¢34 ~ i...i Â·.4.244*NA#kid#QU4+USMN#SWVÂ«,fi=*2,39Â·?Â·01'~1~**4#4~~~;~~ft,Difib#Ssm 0> MEMORANDUM To: Aspen Historic Preservation Committee From: Roxanne Eflin, Historic Preservation Planner Re: Minor Development: Preservation/Restoration of Paepcke Park Gazebo Date: ~ April 25, 1990 ~ APPLICANT: The City of Aspen, Parks Department APPLICANT'S REQUEST: The "reconstruction" of the Paepcke Park Gazebo in Paepcke Park, Main Street Historic District PROJECT MONITOR: To be assigned at this meeting HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE: The gazebo, a project of the WPA in the 1930's, is a locally designated landmark. The gazebo has changed slightly over the years, i.e. the removal of the bell in the bell tower. Its relocation to the park prompted a raised foundation with storage space underneath. A simple stairway with incompatible railing was installed. CURRENT CONDITION: The Planning Office is very pleased to see the Parks Department taking such a interest in the preservation/ restoration of this landmark gazebo, which maintenance is long overdue. Affectionately referred to as the "Leaning Tower of Paepcke", the gazebo is listing badly to the east, and is suffering from neglect. SUMMARY: Approximately one month ago, sta f f and two HPC members (Don Erdman and Glenn Rappaport) met Parks Department staff George Robinson on-site to discuss the condition of the gazebo, and appropriate preservation methods. The HPC should be extremely clear in the direction qiven to the Park Department in this restoration project. They are willing to do what is appropriate, however, are not experts in preservation techniques and are asking the HPC for as much guidance, direction and help as possible to insure the success of this project. They are anxious to get underway very quickly. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Office recommends the HPC grant minor development approval for the preservation/restoration of the Paepcke Park Gazebo, with the following conditions: All existing materials shall be preserved (i.e. sanding as needed, new light coat of stain with protective clear finish applied over), with the following exceptions: 1) New dark stained wood roof shingles, for both main roof and cupola roof 2) New dark stained log columns (eight), in a width to exactly match existing. Care shall be taken to treat base and tops of logs columns to retard future moisture deterioration. 3) New dark stained log railing and log balusters, surrounding gazebo on all eight sides excluding portion for stair opening. Width of railing and balusters and spacing shall exactly match original materials as indicated in historic photo. 4) New dark stained log stairway railing system (handrail and balusters) 5) Foundation supports, as needed, to correct listing. Exposed concrete shall not visible from the exterior. Consideration should be give to incorporate foundation repairs with the correction of the flower bed design (refer to #6). 6) Altered design of current flower beds, which directly lean against gazebo, causing moisture to be retained around perimeter. The HPC should give clear direction to the Parks Department on this aspect of the plan. 7) Ceiling beadboard replaced where currently patched in, or removed to expose rafter system of bell tower cupola. 8) Consideration to replace or repair "lightning rod", which projects from top of cupola. 9) The structure shall remain in its current location in the park, with work being completed in place. A disassembly of the gazebo shall not occur. Compatible and subdued lighting should be incorporated, so that the gazebo may be utilized on summer nights as well as during the day. The current electrical conduit (silver tube) shall be removed and reinstalled to be as invisible as possible. (Next, we need to work on a protective covering for the Boat Tow in Willoughby Park!) memo.hpc.gazebo basically license contractors in the city of aspen. It is real clear to me that this demolition happened without a demolition permit. Who the city goes after is the contractor because they re the licensed professional. There are other issue that are braought up: what was the selection process used to obtain this contractor, what are his qualifications? If there is a problem with the stability of the structure there are things like scaffling, bracing, fencing etc. all kind of options and we did not get a chance to look at those options. Two people make a decision on their own on a Friday afternoon. It doesn't do any good to go through policies etc. if they get ignored, or avoided. There has to be some authority behind what we do. the best chanel that I have is by referring these contractors back to this committee and if they are unwilling there license should be considered for possible revocation. It isn't this specific situation it is all situation like this. Roger: There are two issues communication and education. The fine should go to the contractor and another issue was the contractor present. It is the sensitivity to an issue and allot of contractors are not sensitive to the issues but they need educated. Bill: In the zoning code the contractor is responsible for people working on the job. There are about six projects on Main Street that have really come together and there is an interest. There are allot of people in the community that feel we do not have a tooth and their only goal is to get it done. Rather than pass a resolution that has not bite we might recommend to the City that they do refer this to the Board of appeals. Roger: A letter of repramand. Jake: I am prepared to make a motion that has two parts to it. Glenn: I agree with everything but part of the problem that comes from the legal aspect is being liable if someone is injured. From my discussion with John DAvis that was the factor. Glenn: Possibly there is a way for the city to be liable on public property until it is sufficiently stabilized and maybe there is a way to shift that. Jake: That point of view could be abused. There are all kind of dangers and according to tahe bldg. inspector no evidence has been submitted to that effect. That is not his call and he has liability insurance to protect him. Charles: The Parks Dept. took it upon themselves to go along awith the contractor and demo it. Glenn: He did ask who he thought was the responsible person. Bill: When they decided to tear it down was there someone in the City who was not familiar with the process and did not contact Glenn or Roxanne. Possibly we should set up a system who the monitor is and how the process works so that in the future we are contacted in a crisis. Glenn: They knew I was the monitor and called the day before and said they were going to begin work. Bill: But they made the decision to tear it down on their own. We needa crisis-manageament system set up where people can be called so we can issue something immediately and be part of that. We are the city's arm of preservation in this community. Although things like this happen, I don't think it is going to go away, it will happen in the future because people can't contact individuals. Roxanne: Mary Martin was present at the Council Meeting and three council members responded and the other two did not. Margo and Bill Stirling asked Carol O'Dowd, City Manager to look into some kind of fine that would be applied or what the penalty would be. Jake Vickery also called and was very concerned about the penalties involved. There are three penalties for an unapproved demolition or a violation of their building permit: $300. fine, 90 days in jail or 5 year sterilization of land. Bill: If Staff were to prepare a memo to be given out to all people who are doing restoration/renovation that explain what to look out for, it would make everybody aware of the process. New contractors and people who have not worked with us before do not know the procedures. Roxanne: I am willing to prepare something. Roxanne: Jed is going to be recommending an amendment to the building code regarding approvals on historic properties. Jake: I take this seriously and did allot of research. I called Gary Lyman, John Davis and talked to to Frank Ross at Aspen Builders and the Parks Director. What I got from all of that was that the bottom line was in a situation like this, the contractor because he is the license professional in the picture and the person taking the permit out from the town ends up being the responsible party. The people working for the City do not necessarily know all the rules about a project, however a licensed contractor should be expected to know the rules. Whether it was a lack of willingness or knowledge I do not know but there is a problem of destroying an historic structure without a building permit. I think it is important to give a clear message toa contractors that if they violate this they are in jeoparday because they are responsible professionals. One option for action is to recommend that Roxanne in cooperation wit the building officials review the situation and consider taking it to the board of appeals and examiners who are the people that Charles: You can't put all the blame on the builders because he turned to the Parks Dept for an answer. Glenn: The Parks Dept does represent the city. MOTION: Jake kmade the motion that in situations that a contractor would act in non-conformance to conditions imposed by the HPC that upon the vote of the HPC that their action be reviewed by the Board of Appeals and Examiners. Point #2 is that we find that the contractor in this particular case violated the conditions of his bldg. permit and did not seek a demolition permit through proper channels; second by Roger. All in favor except Georgeann, motion carries. Roxanne: The conditions were not met. Jake: We will leave it to the Board of appeals and Examiners to determine the appropriate action. It is allot easier to call us up and talk with us than go thru this process. Glenn: The city acted irresponsibly and took it upon themselves to make that decision when in fact it was not their decision to make. Bill: It may come out that way. This should be discussed with Jed also before it is persued. Also Gary Lyman. 5080 Road 154 Casper ,-,, Chen &Associates Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Colorado Springs ~~ Consulting Geotechnical Engineers 303/945-7458 Denver . Ft. Collins Phoenix Rock Springs Salt Lake City San Antonio ~tober 17, 19887-~ Subject: Subsoil Study for Evaluation of Building Distress, Gazebo at Paepcke Park, Main Street, Aspen, Colorado. Job No. 4 426 88 City of Aspen, Parks Department Attn: Bill Ness 130 South Galena Aspen CO 81611 Gentlemen: As requested, Chen & Associates, Inc. has performed an evaluation of the building distress at the gazebo at Paepcke Park, Main Street, Aspen, Colorado. The data obtained and our recommendations based on the subsurface conditions encountered are presented in this report. The work was conducted in accor- dance with our agreement for professional engineering services letter to the City of Aspen, dated September 19, 1988. Building and Site Conditions: The gazebo is constructed of rough cut timber with no apparent foundation. The condition of the gazebo is generally poor and it is leaning towards the southeast. The gazebo is located in the middle of a park which is vegetated with grass and trees. The topography of the park is generally flat with slight slopes towards the center of the park from all directions. The park is irrigated with an underground sprinkler system. We understand from Bill Ness that an unknown amount of fill has been placed in the area of Paepcke Park. Subsoil Conditions: The subsoil conditions within the zone of shallow founda- tion depths were evaluated by drilling a 4-inch diameter exploratory boring located on the east side of the gazebo. A log of the exploratory boring is presented on Fig. 1. The subsoil profile consists of a few inches of sod overlying about 12 feet of loose sandy fill. Underlying the fill at a depth of 12 feet, dense slightly silty sandy gravel was encountered to the maximum depth explored, 22 feet. No free water was encountered in the boring at the time of drilling and the soils were generally moist to very moist. Conclusions and Foundation Recommendations: The tilting and structural distress to the gazebo appears to have been caused by settlement of the rela- tively loose fill underlying it. Lawn irrigation and the adverse surface drainage at the park has probably contributed to the settlement of the fill. Considering the loose condition of the fill, we believe the settlement will continue and may occur over a long period of time. The lack of a structural foundation and/or deterioration of the timber may also have contributed to the building distress. - U , City 'of Aspen, Parks Department October 17, 1988 Page 2 Considering the subsoils encountered in the exploratory boring and the condition of the existing gazebo, we recommend the gazebo be underpinned using deep footings, piers or piles through the loose fill and into the underlying, relatively dense gravel stratum. Foundations placed on the dense gravel should be designed for an allowable soil bearing pressure of .4QQQ_psf. Settlements associated with a foundation bearing on the relatively dense gravel stratum should be low, probably less than 1 inch. A less costly alternative with a higher risk of total and differential settlement would be spread footings placed on the relatively loose, sandy fill. Footings placed on the fill may be designed for a maximum bearing pressure of 600 psf. We recommend placement of foundations at least 48 inches below exterior grade for frost protection. The risk of settlement for this alternative is relatively high and the owner should be aware that settlement may occur over a long period of time due to the depth and variability of the fill. The surrounding lawn area should be regraded so that water runs off and is not pooled in low areas. Limitations: This report has been prepared in accordance with generally accepted geotechnical engineering practices in this area for use by the client for design purposes. The conclusions and recommendations submitted in this report are based upon the data obtained from the exploratory boring drilled near th@ east side of the gazebo and the type of construction. The nature and extent of subsurface variations across the site may not become evident until excavation is performed. If during construction, fill, soil, rock or water conditions appear to be different from those described herein, this office should be advised at once so reevaluation of the recommendations may be made. We recommend on-site observation of excavations and foundation bearing strata by a representative of the soil engineer. If you have any questions or if we can be of further assistance, please let us know. Sincerely, "403*=10.-Â·trek ~~5~2~G\STâ‚¬4Â«At CHEN & ASSOCIATES, INC. 0 03: e v. t H til~: 15222 :*A U :-0 U to 5 3 1: 7:~KWAL 1491 By )510 0--/ Daniel E. Hardin, P .iL. DEH/ec Rev. By: S.L.P. Attachment Chen & Associates .. JÂ®*No. 4 426 88 LOG OF TE'-T HOLE BORING - ' 1>aepcke Park Gazebo Datum Prepared By Lou Eller/C&A Date 9-26-88 Type/Size of Boring 4" solid auger Reviewed By Dan Hardin/C&A Date 10-17-88 Boring No. 1 Elevation 6' be low Boring No. Elevation Gazebo Floor Location East side of Gazebo Location Depth, Ft. Class. Description of Materials Depth. Ft. Class. Description of Materials 0-.2 OL Sod .2-7 Fill Sand; silty, slightly gravelly, loose, very moist, black. 7-12 Fill Sand; silty, slightly gravelly, loose, very moist, light brown. 12122 GM Gravel; sandy, slightly silty, dense. Samples Blow Count 0 Black sand fill 2-2-2 1.5 Black sand fill 2-2 2.5 Black sand fill 1-2 5 Black sand fill 4-2-1 7 Brown sand fill 4-4-4 10 Brown sand fill 8-6-2 13.5 GM Brown sandy gravel with cobbles 18-16-15 21 GM Brown sandy gravel . with cobbles 12/5,20/0 Fig. 1 4/,2 1 1 0 ni, t ..1 4 r,1 vi BELL TOWER LOCATION: At Paepcke Park between Main and Hopkins Streets and between Aspen and Garmisch Streets. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: All of Lots A through H and J through S, Block 67 in and to the City and Township of Aspen, Pitkin County, Colorado. ZONING: Tourist PROPERTY USE: Bandstand for summer concerts. DESCRIPTION: The Bell Tower was moved to its present location from the site of the present fire station in about 1954. It is an octagonal structure in the center of Paepcke Park containing approximately 300 square feet. The platform stands about 6 feet from the ground and there is about 10 feet of ceiling height. A small cupola rests on top of the roof; it is about 4 feet from top to bottom. The base and roof are mounted on 8 inch round piers about 16 feet in length. The deck is composed of 2" x 8" beams with 1" x 6" tongue and groove planking. Both the main roof and cupola roof are finished in wood shakes. The sides of the base and cupola are sheathed in half-sawn logs. The under side of the roof is sheathed in 1" x 4" tongue and groove. REPRODUCTION MAIN STRUCTUDU 300 square feet at $18.00 per square foot $5,400 The structure is fairly simple though the eight sided roof certainly adds some complications. Since it is completely wood, materials are no problem to acquire. Its small size makes the $18.00 per so:uare foot figure seem quite accurate.