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OCTOBER 27, 1999
Chairperson Suzannah Reid called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
Members in attendance were Roger Moyer, Jeffrey Halferty, Mary Hirsch,
Susan Dodington, Heidi Friedland, Lisa Markalunas, Christie Kienast and
Maureen Poschman.
MOTION: Mary moved to approve the minutes of September 8, 1999;
second by Heidi. All in favor, motion carried.
135 W. HOPKINS AVE. LANDMARK DESIGNATION,
CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT - PH
MOTION: Mary moved to continue the Public Hearing, Conceptual
Development and Landmark Designation to November 10, 1999; second by
Heidi. Yes vote: Roger, defJhey, Suzannah, Mary, Susan, Heidi, Lisa
735 W. BLEEKER- EXTENSION OF CONCEPTUAL
MOTION: Mary moved to approve the extension of conceptual until
October 14, 2000; second by Heidi.
Yes vote: Roger, defJhey, Suzannah, Mary, Susan, Heidi, Christie.
114 NEALE AVENUE - MINOR DEVELOPMENT
Amy relayed that the house was renovated in the early 90's and the house
won an HPC award as a good example of historic preservation. Lisbeth
Ensminger is the owner and the request is to glass in a side porch that is not
historic. Typically the HPC has been opposed to glassing in front porches but
this is on the side and not particularly visible from the street. It is a very
small house and it is a reasonable request. Staff recommends approval with
conditions. Specific details need submitted concerning the detail of the
window, trim etc. The side porch faces Aspen Mountain.
MOTION: Maureen moved to approve the Minor Development for 114
Neale Avenue with the following conditions:
1) There shall be no deviations from the exterior elevations as approved
without first being reviewed and approved by HPC staff and monitor.
2) The applicant shall be required to provide the contractor with copies of
the HPC resolution applicable to this project. The contractor must
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submit a letter addressed to HPC staff as part of the building permit
application indicating that all conditions of approval are know and
understood and must meet with the Historic Preservation Officer prior to
applying for the building permit.
3) All representations made by the applicant in the application and during
public meetings with the Historic Preservation commission shall be
adhered to and considered conditions of approval, unless otherwise
amended by other conditions.
4) A detailed drawing nee& submitted indicating the window selection and
trim detailing.
Motion second by Roger.
Yes vote: Roger, defJhey, Suzannah, Mary, Susan, Heidi, Maureen
CONTRACTING LICENSING PROGRAM
Amy informed the board that they need to make a recommendation to
approve the program and then it goes to Council. Enactment would be in
January.
The process would be the same as if a plumber came in for a license. There
is a $20. Fee and the Building Dept. administers the test. It is an open book
test for the UBC and this would be the same. Passing score would be 80%.
The question is who exactly has to take the test. Winter & Company
suggested all general contractors and job supervisors. They also suggested
that all other workers on the site would either have to sign an affidavit that
they read it or at least that they have read the HPC conditions of approval.
Staff suggested that architects be added to the list.
Suzannah inquired about the energy code and how it is enforced.
Stephen Kanipe stated that you are not required to be certified to submit an
energy code calculation or do the work. They just check the non-certified
professionals or builders very closely.
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Amy stated that the landuse code lays out how you make application to the
HPC and there are minimal submittal requirements and verification that the
owner or representative has taken and passed the exam will be added.
Stephen said the Historic Preservation officer would have the authority to
accept someone's qualifications other than taking the test with regard to
minor developments.
Maureen inquired about the HPC conditions being translated in Spanish.
Roger said it is the contractors responsibility to translate it in Spanish if need
be.
Amy said generals and supervisors have to pass the exam and subcontractors
have to read the manual and labors have to read the conditions of approval.
Maureen suggested that an affidavit be signed by the contractor and
subcontractors stating that all of their workers will understand.
Suzannah stated that numerous people are in and out of projects and if
something is done incorrect you contact the supervisor.
Heidi suggested that the language be changed that it is up to the general and
job supervisor to make sure that all employees are aware of the conditions of
approval.
Amy stated for clarification the general contractor will identify the key sub-
contractors and give HPC the list for approval indicating that they are aware
of the conditions.
Stephen stated that a card is issued to the specific test holder indicating that
they have passed. The card is good for three years.
MOTION: Roger moved that the HPC recommend to City Council the
"Aspen/Pitkin Preservation Awareness Program," including the Building
Department's examination process and fees (except that a passing score
shall be 80% instead of 75%), and that the requirement that all general
contractors and job supervisors and architects' working on a historic
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building have the license. All key subcontractors are to be licensed and
identified by the general contractor. All other laborers are made aware of
the conditions of the HPC approval through the general contractor; second
by Mary.
Stephen questioned whether this should be a separate license. There are four
classifications of contractor licenses that would qualify.
Unlimited
Commercial
Light commercial
Home builder
Owner/builder
A supervisor can take the license without having any of the other licenses.
Suzannah clarified that the general contractor has to have both licenses.
Stephen said violations in the municipal code are $600 a day per person if
work continues after a red tag is issued.
Roger amended his motion: General contractors, job supervisors,
architects', designers and owner/builders must have the license. The person
who is responsible for the day to day work on the job must sign an affidavit
that shows the key sub contractors, laborers are aware of the guidelines as
well as the preservation awareness program. Amended motion second by
Mary. All in favor of motion and amended motion.
WORKSESSIONS
403 W. Hallam Street - no minutes
MOTION: Roger moved to adjourn; second by Mary. All in favor, motion
carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Kathleen J. Strickland, Chief Deputy City Clerk
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135 W. HOPKINS AVE. LANDMARK DESIGNATION, CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT - PH1
735 W. BLEEKER- EXTENSION OF CONCEPTUAL ..................................................................... 1
114 NEALE AVENUE - MINOR DEVELOPMENT ........................................................................... 1
CONTRACTING LICENSING PROGRAM ........................................................................................ 2
WORKSESSIONS .................................................................................................................................. 4