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HomeMy WebLinkAboutagenda.hpc.20180425 AGENDA ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING April 25, 2018 4:30 PM City Council Meeting Room 130 S Galena Street, Aspen I. 12:00 SITE VISITS A. None II. 4:30 INTRODUCTION A. Roll call B. Draft Minutes for 4/11/18 C. Public Comments D. Commissioner member comments E. Disclosure of conflict of interest (actual and apparent) F. 4:40 Project Monitoring Project Monitor List G. Staff comments H. Certificate of No Negative Effect issued I. Submit public notice for agenda items J. Call-up reports K. HPC typical proceedings III. OLD BUSINESS A. None IV. NEW BUSINESS A. 4:40 Update on HP Benefits B. 5:00 Mobile tour and selection of 2017 Awards V. 7:00 ADJOURN Next Resolution Number: 6 TYPICAL PROCEEDING- 1 HOUR, 10 MINUTES FOR MAJOR AGENDA ITEM, NEW BUSINESS Provide proof of legal notice (affidavit of notice for PH) Staff presentation (5 minutes) Board questions and clarifications (5 minutes) Applicant presentation (20 minutes) Board questions and clarifications (5 minutes) Public comments (close public comment portion of hearing) (5 minutes) Applicant Rebuttal Chairperson identified the issues to be discussed (5 minutes) HPC discussion (15 minutes) Motion (5 minutes) *Make sure the motion includes what criteria are met or not met. No meeting of the HPC shall be called to order without a quorum consisting of at least four (4) members being present. No meeting at which less than a quorum shall be present shall conduct any business other than to continue the agenda items to a date certain. All actions shall require the concurring vote of a simple majority, but in no event less than three (3) concurring votes of the members of the commission then present and voting. REGULAR MEETING HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION APRIL 11TH, 2018 1 Chairperson Greenwood called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. Commissioners in attendance: Gretchen Greenwood, Jeffrey Halferty, Bob Blaich, Roger Moyer, Nora Berko, Richard Lai. Absent were Willis Pember, Sheri Sanzone and Scott Kendrick. Staff present: Nicole Henning, Deputy City Clerk Andrea Bryan, Assistant City Attorney Amy Simon, Historic Preservation Planner Sarah Yoon, Historic Preservation Planner Jessica Garrow, Community Development Director APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MOTION: Mr. Blaich moved to approve the minutes from March 14th and March 28th, Mr. Moyer seconded. Mr. Lai made a correction to the March 14th minutes. He said he mentioned Bach not Beethoven in that meeting. All in favor, motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: Ms. Berko thanked Ms. Simon and Ms. Yoon for their presentation with Council. Ms. Greenwood agreed and said they used excellent photographs and the organization was excellent and everyone should see it. Mr. Lai said he wanted to speak about bonuses on oversized buildings. He said there are two types of historic resources: museum type and adaptive and reused, which HPC most often work with. His view on bonuses is that he would like to reserve the 500 sq. ft. max for museum type preservation. Even with adaptive reused, they should reserve the bonus for a job that becomes a real asset to the community. When I look at what I’ve seen, I think we’re doing a really good job, but afraid we are not doing a great service for the zone district of Hallam and Bleeker. He said the present applicant is exempt on what he is going to say. He said it’s ok to preserve a Yorkie or chihuahua, but they are not doing a great service to a Saint Bernard or a Great Dane behind a Yorkie. He said we shouldn’t have developers coming expecting the max 500 sq. ft. If they do an excellent job, we can reward that, but it has to be asset to the neighborhood or community. He mentioned abstaining from the 533 W. Hallam St. project. Ms. Greenwood said Mr. Lai has the opportunity sitting on the board to have his own philosophy and vote on projects accordingly, but she doesn’t feel like this is the time and place for this discussion and would like to move on. Andrea asked if he wants to abstain. Ms. Greenwood asked if he is conflicted and if he mentioned that he would like to abstain. He said he would like to abstain on 533 W. Hallam St. Ms. Bryan asked what his reason is. DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT: Mr. Lai said his reason is apparent. He said he has no personal interest in 533 W. Hallam except his philosophy and would like to abstain. Ms. Greenwood pointed out that he has been voting on it previously. Ms. Bryan said philosophical reasons aren’t really a reason to abstain and pointed out that he did vote in the past. She asked if he agreed to understand and analyze the guidelines fairly. Ms. Garrow said that they should ask the applicant team how they feel about Mr. Lai voting on their project after what they just heard and Ms. Adams said that if Mr. Lai has a conflict, that is for him to decide. Ms. Bryan said that if he cannot judge the project fairly and impartially, then he should conflict out. Mr. Lai said that while it’s true, he voted in the past; he would like to conflict out. Ms. Greenwood said that is fine because there is a quorum. P1 II.B. REGULAR MEETING HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION APRIL 11TH, 2018 2 PROJECT MONITORING: None. STAFF COMMENTS: Ms. Simon apologized to Mr. Blaich and Mr. Moyer for being left out of the HPC tour with City Council. She said they had to draw names out of a hat since everyone wanted to go. Council was taken around yesterday to show them HP projects and successes they’ve had with the bonuses and benefits. She said there is a survey going around right now and so far, they’ve had over 100 respondents. April 17th is the closing date. She said she will talk to HPC at the next meeting regarding improvements to the benefits and the code language will be presented the day after Memorial Day. Policy resolution will be at Council on May 14th and the actual code language will be presented to them on May 28th. We are moving along in response to their response to raise the bar a little bit. She continued on to say that at the next meeting, it is time to start thinking about the annual HPC awards and have an update on benefits. She will get a van from the Rec dept. again and do a tour on projects completed over the past year to get out and about. Ms. Greenwood said this is great and it’s good to get out in the field and see how the FAR and bonuses are used. It’s good to discuss these things again and very informative. Ms. Yoon said it’s nice to look at the benefits with Council and others on board. It was a good visual of what we do and see on paper and brings it more to life. Ms. Simon mentioned one last item regarding City Council and the owners in areas of Lift One, are talking about extending lift service downhill closer to Dean Street. There is a potential impact to the historic remains in this area. On May 15th, there is going to be a council work session and depending on the outcome, there will be a discussion in front of HPC so we may need some advice from Ms. Bryan on if you all should attend the work session. There will be lots of newspaper coverage so you guys should know what is going on. CERTIFICATE OF NO NEGATIVE EFFECT: None. PUBLIC NOTICE: Ms. Bryan said the first one was continued and she has part of the notice for the second item. Ms. Simon said it’s just the posting so she should have everything. CALL UPS: None. OLD BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: Ms. Simon said they are switching the order of agenda items. Item B. 533 W. Hallam Street will go first. PRESENTATION: 533 W. Hallam Street Sarah Yoon She sent an email to everyone the previous day regarding updates on staff’s position. She will do a comparison to bring everyone up to date. This is a historic Victorian located on a corner lot, 6000 square feet. It has a strong street presence with very large trees on the property. We are currently on the third conceptual design hearing for the property. The new design was submitted yesterday and since the March 14th meeting, the applicant has redesigned the addition to address the location of the garage relative to the rear setback. It now sits two feet inside the rear property line with the required setback of five feet so they will need a three-foot setback variation. The out building keeps the structure within the property line. The repositioning of the doors will not swing beyond the property line. The relocation of the historic resource is still consistent with the March proposal and will not require a setback variation on the front. The change occurred with the size of the light well and have P2 II.B. REGULAR MEETING HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION APRIL 11TH, 2018 3 been increased to 4x4, which will require a dimensional variation on the east and rear lot lines. The increase does account for about 236 square foot increase in the floor area. The most significant change from the proposal in the packet, is due to the massing on the above grade addition and the roof form. The height of the one-story addition has been increased and a window was removed from that addition and simplifies the form and has a different roof massing that has been changed with the new submission. The modifications were made in the second story addition. If you look at roof plan, you get an idea of the simplification and allows for a more consistent reading of the new gables. In regard to the criteria for the bonus, the applicant’s consistent undertaking of preservation efforts does deserve the bonus. The revision does take into consideration the second-floor massing. This new application requests the full 500 square foot bonus. They increased the light wells in the basement, so the extra square footage is not going into the second story addition, but into the basement. We do recommend approval for version 4.1 that has been presented and staff does support the 500-square foot bonus including the following conditions: 1. They will require a developed landscape plan for final since that is not being reviewed or approved at this time and include storm water mitigation in this plan addressing the drywells. Ms. Berko asked why the window wells got bigger and Ms. Yoon said that will be covered in the presentation. Ms. Greenwood asked if there are any conditions staff is requesting for approval. Ms. Yoon said there are not any besides the ones she already mentioned. Ms. Simon said they have a draft resolution being passed around, which is different than the one in the original packet, which lists the aforementioned conditions and other standard conditions including the 30,000 assurance, which is required anytime you lift a house. APPLICANT: Sara Adams of Bendon Adams, Andy Wisnoski and Bill Poss of Poss Architecture Ms. Adams said she will focus on the three items that were outstanding in the March hearing. The Duncan’s worked hard to restudy the second-floor office. The second floor living space is set back another five feet, which is consistent with what they’ve shown since November. The second-floor balcony projects to the property line. The requested setback variation is compatible with the alleyway, which she showed on screen. Issue number 2 was regarding mass and scale, so they have removed the second-floor office and reduced the above grade floor area. They have instead, focused on the basement and the light wells. They have simplified the roof forms and are well below the height limit to be consistent with next door. She said the connector was also slightly reduced and the stairway was redesigned. Ms. Adams said it feels like they have been responsive to HPC and have listened to all asks. One of the guidelines HPC has, 10.8, is to do with placing the massing away from the landmark and locate under the building in the basement, which is where they focused. They have increased the light wells from 3x3 to 4x4, but the location hasn’t increased as they are pushed more into the basement. As for the roof forms, they are proposing mostly gables. She said they feel they meet all eight of the review criteria and showed the existing vs restored project on the screen. The patterns are similar to the historic building. She said she feels lucky to have an out building to retain and protect ad said they do have a 3D model which Mr. Wisnoski can show as well. P3 II.B. REGULAR MEETING HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION APRIL 11TH, 2018 4 Mr. Poss said he brought boards and hard copies in addition to the on-screen presentation. To answer Ms. Greenwood’s question of why they wanted bigger light wells, she said they’ve made larger rooms down below so they would like larger light wells for more light. He continued to go over the plans on the boards and showed the areas of comparison. Ms. Adams stated that they felt they had clear direction to take back to the Duncan’s after the last meeting and they now feel like they’ve meet everything the board was asking and gave up the upper floor office. The Duncan’s have worked hard to meet the requirements and have given up some important things like the upper level office and are proud of the project under the old guidelines. She is looking forward to hearing the boards comments on the changes. Mr. Moyer asked if the current perimeter fence is metal or wrought iron. Ms. Adams said yes. Mr. Moyer said all of the drawings show a white picket fence so he wanted to know if the metal will be changed or if they will maintain it. Ms. Adams said they will be developing a landscape plan and will do a site visit to see what is appropriate. Ms. Berko asked for the above grade square footage. Mr. Poss said it is 2136. Ms. Greenwood noted the 550-square foot garage. She asked if they added square footage for the attic space and Mr. Poss said no, it was reduced. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. Mr. Halferty said he feels the project complies to guidelines regarding mass and scale. The rhythms along 5th have gotten much better as well as the connecting element. The linking element is in perfect proportion and conforms to the guidelines and it’s clever how the applicants have used the subgrade space. He appreciates the shed. There was cost involved for the clients to remove the non-conforming additions and open up the front porch on Hallam so he can support the proposal as is. Mr. Blaich said that Mr. Halferty said it all for him so he has nothing more to add. He’s very positive about this and said it has come a long way. It’s close to his house so he feels it’s a major improvement to that area. Mr. Moyer said that Mr. Halferty said it well enough. Ms. Berko thanked the applicant for listening to the board. She said she can support most of it, but she still feels as though guideline 10.6 isn’t being met. She said the back module, for her, dwarfs the historic resource. She supports the underground setback for the alley, but she has a real problem with the garage. In that, the bonus she can’t support all of it. She said it was noted in the staff memo, the addition is four times its size, which is not compatible in size and scale for her. She can support most of it, but there are a couple things she’s struggling with. The rear yard setback for the garage and the floor area bonus are her thorns. Ms. Greenwood said she is impressed with the effort the applicant has made to understand the boards comments and move forward. The direction from complexity to simplicity has definitely been a success on this latest proposal. She doesn’t think it competes on a massing scale with the historic resource. She feels they do meet the guidelines and she can now support it. She understands how FAR works and they have done a remarkable job getting it below grade and appreciates the effort that was made. She feels P4 II.B. REGULAR MEETING HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION APRIL 11TH, 2018 5 this was a good solution. She one hundred percent supports it. She doesn’t have a problem with the setbacks in the alley and thinks this is a worthy project and supports the 500-square foot bonus. Ms. Greenwood supports the resolution as written by staff. Ms. Yoon said they need to make some revisions regarding the rear setback and side yard setbacks are corrected. There will be a 3-foot rear yard reduction for the garage, an 8 ft. reduction for all of the above grade, a one ft. 9-inch reduction for the out building, a two-foot reduction on the east side yard for the light wells and an 8-foot 9-inch reduction for the combined side yard. Ms. Simon said the measurements in the resolution are not quite correct, but it was a very minimal change, which Ms. Yoon just listed off. Ms. Simon said the applicant would like us to add to following clarification: if there are any discrepancies, refer to the floor plan presented in the packet to HPC. The conditions are as follows: 1. As Ms. Yoon listed above and followed by the clarification statement by the applicant. 2. The landscape plan will be developed and reviewed at a later date, including storm water mitigation. 3. 30,000 bond for relocating the home. 4. Development application submitted within one year. MOTION: Mr. Blaich motioned to approve with the conditions listed, Mr. Halferty seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Moyer, yes; Ms. Greenwood, yes; Mr. Blaich, yes; Mr. Halferty, yes; Ms. Berko, a reluctant yes. 5-0 all in favor, motion carried. PRESENTATION: 51 Meadows Rd. Sarah Yoon This is one of eight landmark trustee townhomes designed by Herbert Bayer and was built in 1965. It is one of the AspenModern designations. Staff was unable to locate the original drawings for this location, so they went by historical photographs and building permit info. They did reach out the Denver Art Museum, where the Herbert Bayer archives are located so they may have a lead on getting some of the old drawings. HPC has asked to conduct a minor development review for the applicant. They are asking for review of the following items: they are adding a small modest addition located on the rear of the building, which will be up to 55 sq. feet. They will replace some of the existing windows and doors and enlarge some of the windows. They would like to widen the fire place enclosure and they would like to replace the existing pavers in the front. Going off of the west elevation, it shows the planter boxes that are located on the rear of the building and this is the foundation the applicant would like to use. They are not sure if the existing planter was an original feature, but in terms of mass and scale, the addition is very small, so staff does support this. The addition is to span the bottom level crawl space and the main level will be a relocation of the powder room and an extension to the entry level. In terms of the architectural features, they are proposing to replace all windows and doors on the west, south and east sides. There were some, which they want to be a replacement in kind and is noted that different properties have designated the original windows as double hung. We do ask that the applicant replace what is being taken out back to the original double hung. There are different proportions proposed on the west elevation and a different type of window than what was suggested. It does appear that originally the rear façade had fewer windows. In terms of what is existing, the new proposal is a little P5 II.B. REGULAR MEETING HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION APRIL 11TH, 2018 6 different than what was there so we are asking that cut sheets be provided and they should go over proportions with staff and monitor. In the packets, it is noted that the three windows, also on south elevation, suggest a window glazing that is not historic, which is an LCD unit proposed. Because this is not a feature on any of the trustee houses, staff would like them to look at and reconsider interior blinds as needed. Regarding the chimney enclosure, we do believe that is original. The enlargement needs to be taken into consideration and we want to keep the original proportion the same. In terms of the proposal for replacing the paver material, but they want to keep as much integrity in terms of material as they can so staff recommends concrete. Staff is recommending approval with the following conditions are: 1. Restudy window configurations on the rear shingle façade and work with staff and monitor. 2. Provide cut sheets for new windows and doors on the front façade and work with staff and monitor. 3. Front façade window replacement taken back to the double hung window type. 4. Replacement of concrete paver to remain concrete. 5. Keep dimension of the fire box on the rear façade. 6. Re-look at glazing on the LCD. Mr. Moyer clarified that by “rear” they are referring to the west side. The front of the building is the east side. Ms. Yoon confirmed. My Moyer asked if there are 12 units and Ms. Simon said there are 11. Ms. Greenwood said she designed the new ones and the original designs were by Doug McPherson who she said she can contact for the original designs. Ms. Yoon said there were 8 originally designed by Herbert Bayer. Mr. Moyer asked about the shingles underneath the window and asked what state they were in originally. Ms. Simon said it may have been a painted metal. She said it is hard to make out in the photographs, but it was not a shingle. Mr. Halferty exited the meeting. APPLICANT PRESENTATION: Luis Menendez of Menendez Architects with the home owners Ricki and John McHugh Mr. Menendez said the owners are longtime locals and business owners. Ms. McHugh is an interior designer and has been instrumental in the design of the improvements to her home. Because these units have been altered so much and all in different ways, please consider this in context of that reality. He brought a series of photos to help understand the conditions. The unit is #51. This project is within a modest budget. The sliding glass doors showing on the screen are not original. None of the windows are original and have all been possibly enlarged from the originals. In hopes of bringing it closer to the original configuration, we are proposing to replace the sliding glass doors with windows instead of doors. We would mull them together with the upper windows, eliminating the structure in between the upper and lower windows. On the existing south wall, they are replacing the sliding glass door with windows. This is something similar to what has been done in other units as well. The units are all inconsistent with each other and he showed examples on screen. P6 II.B. REGULAR MEETING HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION APRIL 11TH, 2018 7 Mr. Halferty re-entered the meeting. Regarding not widening the fireplace box, the information they have tells them that it is not an original feature. John Sarpa is the president of the home owner’s association there and wrote a letter stating that in the original trustee townhomes, there were stoves and not fireplaces in 1984. He stated that most owners changed the location of the stove and made them fireplaces as did Merrill Ford who owned #51. Mr. Menendez said they also have a letter from a close friend of the previous homeowner, who remodeled the unit and distinctly recalled there was no fireplace where it currently is, but also had a corner wood stove. Additionally, they have opened up the fireplace and gotten the model number and sent it to the manufacturer who said that model is from 1997. The existing fireplace is in bad condition and needs to be replaced and to install a new one, they need to widen the hole five inches on each side so it is not a big difference. The third condition is regarding the LCD window, which is in the master bathroom. If you stand back a way, you can’t discern if it’s obscure or clear glass. The LCD privacy glass is just one form other options that can be used. They can flip the switch and then it becomes clear when they do not need privacy so it is not always obscure and is the best of both worlds. This is solely for privacy because the neighbor can look directly into the bathroom. On the east façade, staff wants double hung windows to match the original design. Mr. Menendez showed the elevation on screen and said the two lower windows are casement windows. They would like to replace as the same window function as currently exists so casements and fixed at the bottoms and a double hung on top. Unit 61 was the most recently remodeled unit and they were allowed to install a casement window with a simulated divided light so it appears as a double hung window. The owners are willing to do the same thing and prefer the function of the casement and has better thermal properties. Mr. Menendez said that regarding the installation of painted metal panel in lieu of shingles, the application has no objection there. As for the requirement for cut sheets, he has brought three sets here to the meeting. He said it’s an aluminum clad wood window and a Pella brand, which is very similar to what the neighbor has used. The concrete walkway definitely needs to be replaced and there is a question of what the material ought to be and may very well have been concrete, but the owners would prefer something more attractive. He showed an example of unit 61 on the screen, which used a stamped concrete. They also showed a tile that is currently being used in the remodel of the restaurant at the meadows and is cut in the same pattern as the concrete. Ms. McHugh said that one of the driving reasons to change the windows on the southern face is because when Merrill Ford remodeled, they used a header that is quite large and blocks the view of the mountains so they would like to open that back up. The sliding glass doors becoming windows would just make it easier to see. The fireplace has consumed her for the past three weeks trying to find a fireplace to fit in the existing hole and cannot find one. It’s obsolete and illegal and there are no replacement parts for the current one. Regarding the privacy frosted glass, her neighbor’s office looks right into her shower so they plan to fog it just for showering and then will unfog it. The windows we are proposing to replace are consistent with unit 61 and then those units would be identical in the front P7 II.B. REGULAR MEETING HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION APRIL 11TH, 2018 8 and would provide some consistency. The front walkway is dangerous as is so they would really like to do a similar tile as the neighbors. Ms. Simon said she wants to be clear on the inconsistency among the units since they were only just designated in 1995. She said they only have two land use files for approved projects and there have been a number of things that did not get proper approval by owners. These are Herbert Bayer designed units and there are some verified characteristics and materials that he used. We are looking to unify and stop the hodge podge of units. Please keep in mind, we want to make sure these are coherent and consistent moving forward as these are important historically designated properties. The unit which was remodeled next door, she doesn’t believe that they recently approved a faux mullion to make it look double hung. She said their priority is to restore. Ms. Berko asked Ms. Simon to point out which features she is specifically referring to. Ms. Simon said staff could be wrong about the firebox and maybe it’s not original, but she knows the pathway to the front would not have been tile in Bayer’s time since he used concrete. Ms. McHugh said they collect Herbert Bayer art and respect his art and don’t feel they are diverting from what it currently looks like. Ms. Greenwood asked if Mr. Sarpa has any photos and Mr. Moyer confirmed that he worked in Ms. Ford’s unit many years ago and the fireplace is not original. He painted the units in the 1970’s. Ms. Greenwood said a freestanding corner stove is very European and is more consistent historically. If she had to guess, by looking at the framing around it, they have been replaced and now Mr. Moyer just confirmed that. Mr. Halferty asked regarding fenestrations, which glazing does staff have the most issue with and Ms. Yoon said that it was just the glazing with the LCD window. Mr. Moyer asked if they have the same decks as the other units and Ms. McHugh said that’s true. Ms. Greenwood asked about the homeowner’s process and Ms. McHugh said they submitted plans to HOA and to Mr. Sarpa along with the other owners and they said they had no problem and then Mr. Sarpa wrote the letter. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. Ms. Greenwood suggested that the board discuss based on the resolution and the west façade windows. She said she wants to come to a consensus on items 1 and 2 to restudy the window and to widen the fire box. Ms. Greenwood said that widening the box is fine with her. Mr. Moyer agreed and said we should drop that and everyone is fine with that. Regarding the window restudy, Ms. Greenwood is fine with and Mr. Blaich is fine with it and said they don’t need restudy. Let’s go with what’s being presented. All in favor. Regarding item #3, they feel the addition is minor and unobtrusive so there is no issue there and staff is ok with this too. Regarding item #4 and the glazing, it’s a really good solution and she feels window treatments can be more distracting. A window unit that goes foggy, is a simple solution. Mr. Halferty is good with this too and Mr. Blaich so no problem. There is no issue for Mr. Moyer. Regarding item #5 and the east façade, Ms. Greenwood feels this is a reasonable request by staff to request double hung windows. The original is double hung on the east side. Ms. Yoon said that with the photos they have, they’ve seen double hung for another unit. Mr. Halferty said we should do staff and monitor on this. Ms. Simon said we’re happy to look back on this, but it could have been an P8 II.B. REGULAR MEETING HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION APRIL 11TH, 2018 9 egress issue for the other unit and why those faux double hung windows were allowed. Ms. Greenwood feels that staff and monitor can handle this and the same for item #6. Regarding item #7, the cut sheets have already submitted. Regarding item #8 and the front walkway, it’s too bad all units aren’t similar. I would assume concrete would have been used. Even though materials in the Meadows have been approved by HPC, it holds no bearing on this project. Concrete can be done in a beautiful manner. I would say that would be the correct historic choice and stamped concrete is so wrong. Mr. Blaich said we should get this clarified. Ms. Berko said that’s not the point and it’s about integrity and the historic resource. We don’t want to continue making mistakes. Ms. Greenwood pointed out that it isn’t historic material used by unit 61. Ms. Greenwood is in favor of staff’s recommendation on this one. Mr. Moyer said that Herbert Bayer used simple, inexpensive and local materials. In keeping with him, it’s natural organic cement. Ms. Greenwood said she would like an update and/or outreach on these items. Mr. Moyer said they’ve gotten everything they’ve requested except for the walkway. Ms. Berko said if there is any way of restoring the original façade, she would encourage that if it’s being messed with. Ms. Greenwood clarified the resolution would be in terms of the conditions in terms of 4, 5, 6 and 7. MOTION: Mr. Blaich motioned to approve based on the conditions which we discussed, Mr. Moyer seconded. Roll call vote: Ms. Berko, yes; Mr. Blaich, yes; Mr. Halferty, yes; Ms. Greenwood, yes; Mr. Moyer, yes; Mr. Lai, yes. 6-0 all in favor motion carried. PROJECT MONITOR: Ms. Berko volunteered. Ms. Greenwood motioned to adjourn, Mr. Halferty seconded at 6:43 p.m. ____________________________ Nicole Henning, Deputy City Clerk P9 II.B. C:\Program Files (x86)\neevia.com\docConverterPro\temp\NVDC\86A62EF0-92C9- 4FA2-BD25-9A3CB9032DD7\13886.doc 4/19/2018 HPC PROJECT MONITORS- projects in bold are under construction Nora Berko 1102 Waters 417/421 W. Hallam 602 E. Hyman 210 S. First 530 W. Hallam 333 W. Bleeker Bob Blaich Lot 2, 202 Monarch Subdivision 232 E. Bleeker 609 W. Smuggler 209 E. Bleeker 300 E. Hyman, Crystal Palace 128 E. Main, Sardy House Gretchen Greenwood 28 Smuggler Grove 1280 Ute 211 E. Hallam 124 W. Hallam 411 E. Hyman 300 E. Hyman, Crystal Palace 101 W. Main, Molly Gibson Lodge 201 E. Main 834 W. Hallam Willis Pember 305/307 S. Mill 534 E. Cooper Jeff Halferty 540 E. Main and Holden-Marolt 980 Gibson 845 Meadows, Aspen Meadows Reception Center 232 E. Main 541 Race Alley 310/330 E. Main (Hotel Jerome) 201 E. Hyman 208 E. Main 533 E. Main Roger Moyer 517 E. Hyman (Little Annie’s) 500 W. Main 406 S. Mill 223 E. Hallam Richard Lai Scott Kendrick 533 E. Main 122 W. Main Sheri Sanzone 135 E. Cooper Need to assign: 134 W. Hopkins 517 E. Hopkins 422/434 E. Cooper 529-535 E. Cooper, Stein Building 420 E. Hyman 110 W. Main, Hotel Aspen 301 Lake P10 II.F. TYPICAL PROCEEDING- 1 HOUR, 10 MINUTES FOR MAJOR AGENDA ITEM, NEW BUSINESS Provide proof of legal notice (affidavit of notice for PH) Staff presentation (5 minutes) Board questions and clarifications (5 minutes) Applicant presentation (20 minutes) Board questions and clarifications (5 minutes) Public comments (close public comment portion of hearing) (5 minutes) Applicant rebuttal (5 minutes) Chairperson identifies the issues to be discussed (5 minutes) HPC discussion (15 minutes) Motion (5 minutes) *Make sure the motion includes what criteria are met or not met. No meeting of the HPC shall be called to order without a quorum consisting of at least four (4) members being present. No meeting at which less than a quorum shall be present shall conduct any business other than to continue the agenda items to a date certain. All actions shall require the concurring vote of a simple majority, but in no event less than three (3) concurring votes of the members of the commission then present and voting. Procedure for amending motions: A “friendly amendment” to a Motion is a request by a commissioner to the commissioner who made the Motion and to the commissioner who seconded it, to amend their Motion. If either of these two do not accept the “friendly” amendment request, the requesting commissioner may make a formal motion to amend the Motion along the lines he/she previously requested. If there is no second to the motion to amend the Motion, there is no further discussion on the motion to amend, it dies for a lack of a second; discussion and voting on the Motion may then proceed. If there is a second to the motion to amend the Motion, it can be discussed and must be voted upon before any further discussion and voting on the Motion for which the amendment was requested. If the vote is in favor of amending the Motion, discussion and voting then proceeds on the Amended Motion. If the vote on the motion to amend fails, discussion and voting on the Motion as originally proposed may then proceed. P11 II.K. MEMORANDUM TO: Aspen Historic Preservation Commission FROM: Amy Simon, Historic Preservation Officer RE: Update on amendments to Historic Preservation Benefits DATE: April 25, 2018 ______________________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY: At a January 2018 worksession, City Council directed the Planning Office to evaluate the historic preservation benefits, in place since 1987, for improvements and alignment with current policies. HPC was aware of the Council worksession and met in advance of it, on December 7th, 2017 and January 10th, 2018 to prepare recommendations for staff to pass along. Staff informed Council that HPC believes that the benefits available to historic properties are important and effective but that some need to be updated and possibly modified to reflect current policies. Staff also conveyed HPC feels that preservation projects that allow a historic resource to be expanded only minimally with most new square footage in a detached structure or transferred off the site is by far the best outcome for residential projects and some commercial sites as well. Benefits should particularly aim for this and should not facilitate what one board member referred to as “train wrecks on the back of historic resources.” Since the HPC and Council meetings occurred, staff has focused on seeking public feedback to be considered before formulating recommendations. Staff developed and released an on-line survey, which ended on April 17th with 123 responses received. We are in the process of assembling a report that will be provided to HPC and Council, with the responses to the survey questions as well as comments that some respondents wrote in. On April 10th, staff took City Council on a mobile tour (route attached), visiting 15 current historic preservation projects, hosted by contractors and developers at two properties. These project representatives have completed multiple historic preservation projects in Aspen and offered similar findings to Council; that historic preservation projects cost approximately triple a non-historic project ($100-$300 more per square foot for the entire project, not just the historic portion), they include lengthy processes to source appropriate preservation techniques and materials, they frequently involve complex custom fabrications, and that there is risk involved with extra supervision of the project by HPC staff, and delays in resolving unexpected conditions, Both speakers stated that their preservation projects involved significant costs as a result of the one to two year HPC review (design fees, carrying costs, etc.) and approximately 3-6 months of extra construction time. When asked whether the financial value of historic preservation benefits made up for these challenges, the developer was not able to say that is the case and indicated that there is typically uncovered “loss” that the owner must assume. NEXT STEPS: Staff is currently planning stakeholder meetings for interested parties to provide additional input in early May. Shortly after that a Policy Resolution will be prepared for Council P12 IV.A. adoption on May 29th. Policy Resolution is a mandatory first step in the code amendment process and will state goals and direction for staff to adhere to in preparing new regulations. First Reading of the code amendments is currently planned for July 9th and Second Reading is anticipated to occur on August 13th. As a reminder, following is a complete list of preservation benefits as outlined in the Municipal Code. A. Historic Lot Split B. Increased Density C. Variations D. Parking reduction/fee waiver E. Conditional Uses F. Floor Area Bonus G. Growth Management quota system Exemption H. Waiver of impact fees I. Rehabilitation Loan Fund J. Conservation easement program K. City-Owned Building Rehabilitation fund L. Transferable Development Rights (TDR) M. Tax credit applications N. Community-initiated development O. Building Codes P. Contractor Training Q. Cultural Heritage Tourism R. Preservation Honor Awards S. Historic Markers T. Work Sessions A description of the most used benefits, and HPC’s recommendations to date, are: Historic Lot Split: Allows approval of a subdivision of property to create two lots, each often smaller than would be allowed if the parcel was not designated. HPC has found this to be a very effective preservation tool, as it generally restores the platting of the original townsite into 3,000 square foot modules and results in smaller homes. HPC strongly recommends retaining this benefit as-is. Increased Density: Allows, by right, two detached single-family dwelling units or a duplex on a smaller lot than would be allowed if the parcel was not designated historic. HPC believes that this can be a very good preservation outcome because any benefit that makes it possible to detach new construction from the historic resource (in this case in the form of a second residential unit on the site) helps to retain the integrity of the resource. Both staff and HPC recommend one particular change to this benefit. By taking advantage of building a second residential unit on a site, there is an automatic increase in allowable floor area by a few hundred feet, depending on lot size. HPC feels that a property that receives this increase in floor area should not also be eligible for an additional floor area bonus, creating a double dip. P13 IV.A. If the increase allowed by zoning is less than 500 square feet, HPC is open to a property owner asking to earn the “short-fall” as a bonus. HPC’s preference, if a property owner chooses to do a duplex on a historic property, is that the two units be detached above grade in order to create as much separation from the new construction and historic home as possible. Variations: HPC may elect to grant variations that would allow development in side, rear and front setbacks , development that does not meet the minimum distance between buildings, up to 5% additional site coverage, and less pedestrian amenity for commercial historic properties. HPC can also provide variations from the Residential Design Standards. HPC recommends retaining all of these benefits as they are very important and provide necessary flexibility to place new construction around a historic resource in a sensitive manner. Parking: HPC may reduce or waive on-site parking and/or cash-in-lieu fees on sites unable to accommodate parking due to the preservation of a historic resource. Some members of HPC are not sure they have the appropriate expertise to determine whether waiving on-site parking is an acceptable impact on a neighborhood, however, like the other variations in HPC’s authority, this benefit is often very valuable and necessary on a constrained lot. Board members discussed the possibility of not allowing the cash-in-lieu waiver when other benefits provided to the property exceed a certain monetary value. Floor Area Bonus: HPC may grant up to 500 sq. ft. for projects that demonstrate exemplary HP practices. (The floor area bonus may also be awarded as part of a lot split review). Projects must demonstrate the following criteria: 1. Design of project meets all applicable design guidelines; 2. Historic building is the key element of the property and the addition is incorporated in a manner that maintains the visual integrity of the historic building; 3. Work restores the existing portion of the building to its historic appearance; 4. New construction reflects proportional patterns found in the historic building’s form, materials or openings; 5. Construction materials are of the highest quality; 6. Appropriate transition defines the old and new; 7. Project retains historic outbuildings; and/or 8. Notable historic site and landscape features are retained. HPC recognizes this as the most valuable of all of the incentives, and the one that has the most potential to motivate excellent preservation. Created over 30 years ago at a time when preservation was a newer concept and often viewed as a burden by long-time property owners on whom it had been imposed, the bonus was an important incentive. The extra square footage has now achieved a monetary value to the property owner that is perhaps in excess of the community benefit that may be achieved in some cases. The board does not want this benefit eliminated but has a number of ideas for possible adjustments, including: (1) Amend the floor area bonus so it is not the same for all lot sizes. The existing sliding scale for by-right floor area already allows a disproportionately large amount of square footage on small P14 IV.A. lots and HPC does not wish to aggravate this. HPC suggests that small lots should be eligible for less bonus area than larger lots to avoid overdeveloping a property. (2) Update the criteria for the floor area bonus. Some of the criteria address actions any applicant would likely take and should not earn an extra award, such as using high quality exterior materials on a new addition. HPC feels that earning the bonus is about directly preserving the historic resource. It was suggested that new criteria could be written in a way that each criterion met is equal to a percentage of the bonus. Some actions would be worth a larger portion of the bonus than others based on the amount of building fabric that is impacted or the perceived excellence of the outcome. For instance: • Restoration of multiple original windows=100 square feet • Preserving a carriage house on the site= 250 square foot bonus • Completely detaching an addition= 500 square feet Currently, the determination of how much bonus to award between 0-499 square feet is hard to define and property owners typically ask for the full amount. HPC wants an applicant to show exactly how they earned the bonus, not just jump to including 500 square feet in the design. HPC feels that updated and more specific criteria will help applicants understand better in advance what qualifies for a bonus. Clear communication of this information early in the design process is important because once a full bonus has been designed into a project it becomes an uphill battle for HPC to disallow it. Other actions which HPC wants to encourage through a bonus include: “exemplary” restoration work -a term to be further defined, multiple small structures on a lot rather than one large structure, a close relationship between the height of the historic resource and any addition, and voluntary creation of affordable housing. HPC does not want to grant a bonus in a case where floor levels are removed from the interior of a historic resource and that “found” square footage is used to create a larger new addition and does not want to award a bonus to any project where the bonus arguably does nothing but create a bigger addition. Growth Management quota system Exemption: Certain projects have fewer or different requirements in Growth Management because the property is historic. For instance, there is reduced affordable housing mitigation for commercial development in a historic building than what is required in a non-historic building. As an example, the recently approved remodel of the former Main Street Bakery property involved a modest addition of 231 square feet of net leasable space. A non-historic property would have to mitigate for the 0.5 FTEs (full time equivalent employees) generated by the addition by providing an affordable housing credits or a cash-in-lieu payment of approximately $110,000. As a landmark, the property was fully exempt from this requirement. P15 IV.A. GMQS exemption can be positive for preservation because it may reduce or eliminate additional programming and square footage on the property in the form of on-site affordable housing. On a large project, the amount of affordable housing waiver or reduction can be significant, allowing mitigation for up to 6.8 FTEs to be waived before the benefit caps out. This waiver is “by-right,” does not involve discretion and is typically a matter of applying a code-based formula to determine the amount of required mitigation. HPC recognizes GMQS exemptions as a significant financial benefit that should be maintained. The monetary value of this benefit may be forgotten during consideration and award of other benefits and HPC is open to the possibility of creating a limit on the benefits that can be awarded to a single application. On a commercial project, this may be one of the few benefits that is applicable, so its elimination would be undesirable. Waiver of impact fees: Certain impact fees are not assessed on a permit to expand a historic structure. This waiver is “by-right” and does not require HPC to grant approval. Similar to above, this provides benefit to a property owner without adding bulk to the historic site. The impact fees that can currently be waived generally are a much smaller value than some of the other benefit options, but the number should not be overlooked. Transferable Development Rights (TDR): HPC and City Council may approve the creation of TDRs, which allows undeveloped floor area to be severed from the historic property and sold, to be landed and developed on a different non-historic property within the city. HPC considers this to be a very effective preservation benefit and are open to discussion of some criteria to ensure that the severing of TDRs clearly benefits a historic resource. An HPC member also suggested reviewing an example of a property with historic structures on it where so many TDRs were removed over the years it has made it difficult to effectively renovate the structures. Building Codes: The Building Department applies flexibility in adopted Building Codes related to historic buildings when appropriate and without compromise to life/safety. For instance, on a historic commercial building with a pair of original entry doors, neither leaf of which meets the minimum clearance for an entry, Building has allowed the doors to remain in use if an automatic door opener opens both doors at once. Historic buildings also receive relief from aspects of the Energy Code. This flexibility is provided in the Building Codes used by the City and administered by the Building Department. HPC has limited direct involvement in this benefit. ADDITIONAL CONCEPTS DISCUSSED BY HPC: • Consider the addition of more incentives that do not physically impact the property (eg. expedited permit review, fee waivers, etc.) • Consider a sliding scale requiring property owners to return a percentage of financial incentives for each year less than five that they hold on the property. (See Ordinance #14, Series of 2015, the Berko family voluntary AspenModern landmark designation.) While speculative development is not necessarily a negative for preservation, HPC is concerned that no one is living in the homes that have received benefits. P16 IV.A. REQUEST OF HPC: Staff requests HPC provide any further direction or recommendations, beyond those summarized above, to aid in the preparation of the Policy Resolution and Code Amendments. HPC will be provided with those documents when they are available and may continue to provide input throughout the Council review. Attachment: Council HP tour SUMMARY OF BENEFIT CHANGES DISCUSSED BY HPC: • Focus on benefits that allow a historic resource to be expanded only minimally, with most new square footage in a detached structure or transferred off the site. • Create a maximum number of incentives any one property can receive. This could be a total number, a restriction against combining certain incentives, or a limit based on a monetary value. • Update the review criteria for a bonus to “raise the bar” and focus specifically on direct preservation of the historic resource and actions which are beyond standard expectations. • Adjust the floor area bonus to relate to lot size. Smaller lots would be limited to a smaller bonus. • Amend the Code so that if a property owner chooses to do a duplex on a historic property, any potential floor area bonus available to the site would be reduced by the automatic increase in floor area provided for the second unit according to zoning. • Consider the addition of more incentives that do not physically impact the property (eg. expedited permit review, fee waivers, etc.). • Provide extra benefits when the property is developed with voluntary affordable housing. • Update criteria for establishment of TDRs. • Consider a sliding scale requiring property owners to return a percentage of financial incentives for each year less than five that they hold on the property. BENEFIT PROPOSED BY STAFF TO BE DISCONTINUED: • Review of Historic Preservation Income Tax applications, returning this review to the State due to complexity and workload. P17 IV.A. Historic Preservation of Aspen City Council Tour April 10, 2018 1 9 5 2 6 3 7 4 8 110 E. Bleeker 417 W. Hallam 515 Gillespie 124 W. Hallam 629 W. Smuggler 229 W. Smuggler 624/626 W. Francis 513 W. Smuggler 530 W. Hallam P18 IV.A. Historic Preservation of Aspen City Council Tour Apriil 10, 2018 10 13 16 19 11 14 17 20 12 15 18 21 202 N. Monarch 205 S. Spring 980 Gibson 28 Smuggler Grove 302 E. Hopkins 630 E. Hyman 328 Park 135 W. Hopkins 623 E. Hopkins 549 Race 308 Park 211 W. Hopkins P19 IV.A. 1 RESTORATION/REHABILITATION Eligible Projects: • 110 E. Bleeker • 211 E. Hallam/215 E. Hallam • 229 W. Smuggler • 530 W. Hallam • 28 Smuggler Grove MEMORANDUM TO: Aspen Historic Preservation Commission FROM: Amy Simon, Historic Preservation Officer RE: 2017 Awards Selection DATE: April 25, 2018 SUMMARY: Since 1990, the Aspen Historic Preservation Commission has celebrated local historic preservation successes by presenting awards to individuals, companies, and projects demonstrating excellence in preservation. This year’s awards are to be held on May 29th during a City Council meeting. Descriptions of the categories are below, along with a list of eligible projects. HPC will review the sites as a group by taking a mobile tour during the regular meeting time. Eligible projects received Final Inspection or Certificate of Occupancy between April 2017 and March 2018. Only projects that were relatively significant in scope or effort and which have no outstanding enforcement issues are being presented for HPC consideration. There is no limit on the number of awards that may be presented. Within the last few years, HPC identified a point system that could be used for reference in determining which projects to recognize. Staff is not providing any scoring. The award selections are left to the board. Maximum of 40 points: o The quality and compatibility of design (including landscape) and workmanship with the historic resource (0-5 points) o The quality of new materials and restoration of historic material in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards (0-5 points) o Sensitivity to the building’s historic and architectural character (0-5 points) o The impact of the project on the surrounding neighborhood/community (0-5 points) o An outstanding example of creative work within the HPC design guidelines (0-5 points) o An outstanding investment of time and money in restoring a building and landscape to it’s historic appearance (0-5 points) P20 IV.B. 2 THE “EXTRA EFFORT” AWARD This award is for an individual or group that has taken extra steps to preserve a historic resource. Potential Recipient: ? o Adaptive use of a historic building that enhances the interpretation of the historic resource (0-5 points) o Contribution or enhancement to the interpretation of the historic resource or Aspen history (0-5 points) Maximum of 25 points: o The quality and compatibility of design (including landscape), workmanship, and materials within the historic district (0-5 points) o Sensitivity to the adjacent buildings’ historic and architectural character (0-5 points) o The impact of the project on the surrounding neighborhood/community (0-5 points) o An outstanding example of creative work within the HPC DesignGuidelines (0-5 points) o Contribution or enhancement to the interpretation of the historic resource or Aspen history (0-5 points) Maximum of 25 points: o The participants’ dedication to look at creative options in an effort to find the best solution for the project (0-5 points) o The participants’ willingness to volunteer designation of a property or to sacrifice some aspect of a property’s development rights (0-5 points) o The quality of design (including landscape), workmanship, and materials (0-5 points) o Sensitivity to the district’s or building’s historic and architectural character (0-5 points) o The impact of the project on the surrounding neighborhood/community (0-5 points) NEW CONSTRUCTION ON A LANDMARK PROPERTY Eligible Project: • None NEW CONSTRUCTION WITHIN A HISTORIC DISTRICT Eligible Project: • 100 E. Main (remodel) P21 IV.B. 3 THE ELIZABETH PAEPCKE AWARD This award is for an individual or group that has been a long-time preservation leader, demonstrating commitment to historic preservation or for an individual or group who has lead an outstanding one-time preservation effort that has had a clear impact on Aspen. Potential Recipient: Aspen Historical Society, Archives renovation Maximum of 20 points: o The overall quality (craftsmanship, design, landscape, programming) of their work (0-5 points) o The innovative interpretation and enhancement of Aspen’s heritage through their work (0-5 points) o Their dedication to preserving Aspen’s heritage (0-5 points) o Contribution of their work to the Aspen community (0-5 points) Maximum of 20 points: o The overall quality (craftsmanship, design, landscape) of their work (0-5 points) o Sensitivity to context (0-5 points) o The innovative interpretation and enhancement of Aspen’s heritage through their work (0-5 points) o Contribution of their work to the Aspen community (0-5 points) Exhibit: Photos of eligible projects THE WELTON ANDERSON AWARD This award is for an individual or firm that has contributed to Aspen’s built environment through outstanding new design over a sustained period of time, or through one particularly important project. 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The historic property owner captures the value of the square footage without making an addition to a historic building.My perception of TDRs is: Answered: 122 Skipped: 1 Appropriate in all cases Appropriate In some cases Rarely appropriate Not appropriate 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Appropriate in all cases 25.41% 31. Appropriate in some cases 57.38% 70 Rarely appropriate 10.66% 13 Not appropriate 6.56% 8 TOTAL 122 . # COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS:. DATE 1 Additional development should occur where permitted by basic zoning rather than transfer 4/9/2018 10:35 AM additional impacts to other neighborhoods.As I recall,Historic TDRs are in part created by historic FAR bonuses,increasing impact. 2 In the case below,the lot size is disproportionate to the building.Allowing for a TDR would 4/5/2018 9:56 AM appropriate the site more cohesively.This also should not be a historic property as the building has very little aesthetic and architectural value. 3 1 think the TDRs should be capped at 3.......this is a"make believe"market and it seems silly to 4/4/2018 9:47 PM allow that much to be removed from one site 4 make it a staff-level review.requiring City Council review is an unnecessary disincentive;the 4/4/2018 4:23 PM criteria are objective anyway 5 5 TDRs is too much to preserve 1,250 sq ft.in the case you list here.%TDRs has more than a 4/4/2018 11:32 AM million dollar value 1 / 19 Historic Preservation Benefits - Survey 6 1 don't believe all development rights should be severed from a property.Some should remain to 4/3/2018 7:34 PM allow minor expansions in the future. 7 keep buildings as historically accurate as possible 4/3/2018 1:47 PM 8 TDR's are great,but as per usual,case by case evaluation better keeps to the mission of historic 4/3/2018 1:34 PM preservation.Unusual circumstances require attention is all. 9 This would be appropriate where the Owner of the historic property wishes to(1)first and foremost 4/3/2018 1:14 PM retain the historic nature of a listed historic property,and(2)not be financially harmed by its preservation.This is NOT a tool or trick to be used by a developer to gain square footage on another parcel. 10 1 wish that there wasn't a square footage bonus at all...but having it on a non-historic building is 4/3/2018 12:34 PM better than having it on a historic building!! 11 TDR are an outdated incentive for historic preservation.Aspen's real estate is all based on 4/2/2018 6:18 PM maximizing developable sq footage.Secondf why should meighbors of a receiving site bear the burden of a de facto upzoning that is the result of a speculative real estate development. 12 TDRs are not always the answer to appropriate historic preservation.Too many TDRs flood the 4/2/2018 7:33 AM market and impact the value of the incentive.There is a delicate balance that needs to be considered when granting TDRs. 13 Hard for the Board to determine which projects do and do not deserve the bonus;too subjective.In 4/1/2018 7:38 PM addition,the question does not let the reader know that the bonus is currently determined by the Board. 14 just a way to promote corruption 3/29/2018 8:34 PM 15 Appropriate when a building fits in with the Victorian Character of Aspen.Not appropriate when a 3/29/2018 3:23 PM bullding is preserved simply to be preserved and may not actually be worth preserving. 16 The ability to sever TDRs should be available to all properties. It will then be up to the property 3/29/2018 2:10 PM owner to decide if it is appropriate for histher situation. 17 TDR's are too freely given and shift mass&scale to other properties. In the example below,the 3/2912018 1:38 PM site and location can appropriately accommodate 1,250 SF in new development 18 We need appropriate easements and multigenerational homes 3/29/2018 12:59 PM 19 Don't allow additions. 329/2018 12:35 PM 20 It is very subjective whether the site is better as-is,or added to.There are many excellent 329/2018 12:09 PM examples of historic buildings with interesting modem additions. 21 It should only land on certain(size limited)properties 3/27/2018 11:47 AM 22 Historic property must not look out of place but more a base where newer building appearances 3/27/2018 10:28 AM are based on.A segue to modem building appearances etc 23 1 think the TDR program has been administered in a haphazard way based on political whims not 3/27/2018 10:21 AM on the guidelines of the program.There needs to be consistency and fairness with this program. 2 / 19 Historic Preservation Benefits- Survey Q2 Historic Landmark Lot Split/Density Increase: Instead of attaching a large addition to a historic building, a property owner may divide their allowed square footage into two buildings; the historic structure and a new structure alongside it. The historic property owner achieves. his/her development rights, while the development is comprised of smaller structures which are likely more in scale with the neighborhood. My perception of the historic landmark lot split/increase density is: Answered: 118 Skipped:5 Appropriate in all cases Appropriate in some cases Rarely appropriate Pam Not appropriate IO% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Appropriate in all cases 21.19% 25 Appropriate in some cases 62.71% 74 Rarely appropriate 7.63% 9 Not appropriate 8.47% 10 TOTAL 118 it COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS: DATE 1 Parking should be accommodated on site-not depending on street parking 4/14/2018 7:37 PM 2 good idea 4/12/2018 2:02 PM 3 Lot split should not increase permitted FAR 4/9/2018 10:36 AM 4 If the historic structure is saved,the lot split should be allowed to go whichever direction. 4/5/2018 10:26 AM 5 Jane Jacobs states that new builds should be interwoven with old builds to gain a more complete 4/5/2018 9:59 AM timeline and aesthetic of a city/town/neighborhood.This is excellent. 6 no physical connection should be allowed when allowing lot split 4/4/2018 11:34 AM 3119 Historic Preservation Benefits - Survey 7 1 believe this is the most important benefit for ensuring sensitive development next to historic 4/3/2018 7:35 PM homes. 8 The historic value of a building should include the property it is on. 413/2018 3:51 PM 9 Appropriate in Most Cases. 4/3/1018 1:36 PM 10 Appropriate when fire ratings of exterior walls is not required for code when 2 buildings are too 4/3/2018 1:16 PM close together,and the lot is wide enough,and has adequate access to both homes as if they were individually built(including adequate parking for both.) 11 The reality however seems to be that the add on structures ovehwhelm the scale of the historic 4!2/2018 6:21 PM resource. 12 Depends on the size of the lot. 4/2/2018 4:18 PM 13 While sometimes appropriate,this can result in more density that negatively impacts the landmark. 4/2/2018 7:35 AM However,the new Design Guidelines are challenging to meet for new additions,so a lot split may be the best option. 14 Appropriate in all cases,if the lot size meets the minimal requirement. 4/1/2018 7:39 PM 15 Destroy's the character of the town 3/29/2018 8:34 PM 16 A small house will rarely fit the needs of many families. 3/29/2018 3:25 PM 17 Again,I like having this tool available to property owners.They can determine if it makes sense for 3/29/2018 2:11 PM them.The example below is wonderful! 18 Lot splits increase density and total developable SF due to exclusions.Lot splits are very valuable 3/29/2018 1:40 PM so an increase in(exempt or other)SF is inappropriate if lot split granted. 19 Style should be consistent 3/29/2018 1:00 PM 20 don't allow additions. 3/29/2018 12:36 PM 21 I do like the smaller massing. 3/29/2018 12:14 PM 22 'in scale':a presumption that small is better.Not always so. 3M/2018 12:11 PM 23 The architecture of the new,separate building takes away from the character of the neighborhood. 3/27/2018 6:25 PM 24 Building a mansion behind a historic house is a joke and an abuse of the system 3/27/2018 5:29 PM 25 except where we want to limit overall sq ff.building divide remains the best choice. 3/27/2018 11:49 AM 4 / 19 Historic Preservation Benefits - Survey Q3 Variations: Historic properties are eligible for reductions in required building setbacks from property lines, reduction of parking requirements, and increase in maximum building footprint. This provides the property owner with flexibility given the fact a historic structure may occupy much of their lot, and variations may allow more sympathetic placement of new development on a historic property.My perception of the variation benefit is: Answered: 113 Skipped:10 Appropriate in all cases Appropriate in some cases I i Rarely appropriate Not appropriate 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Appropriate in all cases 25.66% 29 Appropriate in some cases 54.87%= 62 Rarely appropriate 10.62% 12 Not appropriate 8.85% 10 TOTAL 113 # COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS: DATE 1 Street parking should not be an option 4/14/2018 7:38 PM 2 Should include permission to remove overgrown trees planted in historic times that threaten 4/12/2018 2:03 PM foundations OR are providing too much shade and blocking interface with the residential streets. 3 Reduction of set backs impacts neighbors 4/9/2018 10:37 AM 4 There's no a reason a shed should be considered historic.In this case the addition could be 4/5/2018 1 0:03 AM compensated by the removal of this shed.Allowing for more landscaping and a better design all around. 5 it needs to not 4/4/2018 9:53 PM 5 / 19 Historic Preservation Benefits- Survey 6 eligibility is appropriate in all cases;whether or not to grant the variation is appropriate in some 4/4/2018 4:25 PM cases 7 not appropriate when impacting neighbors or changing line of sight 4/4/2018 11:36 AM 8 Setback variations are appropriate almost all the time. I don't think parking variances should ever 4/3/2018 7:36 PM be allowed. 9 Not All cases,a scenario where a historical home's presence is dwarfed or diminutized is a 4/3/2018 3:50 PM scenario of failure. 10 Appropriate when the goal of design is historic preservation.NOT appropriate to give developers 4/312018 1:18 PM more square footage or relaxed requirements when developing on a historic lot. 11 1 think it could be percentage based so that we retain green space. I think having yards increases 4/3/2018 12:37 PM the feel of having a community here. 12 ' Set backs for off street parking seem logical 4/2/2018 6:22 PM 13 Variations are necessary for all hp projects.They should not just be granted to the historic 4/2/2018 7:36 AM landmark,but also to the new construction.There needs to be a compromise on historic developments and appropriate variations for new construction that support good preservation and placement of additions is necessary. 14 In some cases a zero,or minimal setback id not sympathetic to the neighboring property. 4/1/2018 7:40 PM 15 We tried.We refused to pay the bribe demanded. 3/29/2018 8:35 PM 16 The more tools the better! 3/29/2018 2:12 PM 17 Front&back yard set back variances only-side yard set backs with adjacent properties produce 3/29/2018 1:43 PM unreasonable impact on neighboring lots. 18 This Is only true of historic properties which already been'improved' 3/29/2018 1:01 PM 19 Leave the buildings they way they are. 3/29/2018 12:36 PM 20 Old buildings generate the same number of cars as new.Forgiveness of on-site parking just 3/29/2018 12:13 PM pushes the car on to the street. 21 Moving a historic house to make room for a mansion should never be approved 3/27/2018 5:29 PM 22 variances to set backs and parking requirements should be reviewed on a case by case bases to 3/27/2018 10:19 AM ensure they do not have negative impacts on the neighborhood and/or surrounding development 6 / 19 Historic Preservation Benefits - Survey Q4 Square Footage Bonus: Historic preservation projects that demonstrate exemplary practices and meet specific criteria may be awarded up to 500 square feet of bonus square footage to construct on the site. This provides the property owner with additional value to off-set the potential extra costs of a historic preservation project.My perception of the square footage benefit is: Answered: 113 Skipped: 10 Appropriate in all cases Appropriate in some cases Rarely appropriate Not appropriate 0% 10% 20% 30-A 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Appropriate in all cases 31.86% 36 Appropriate in some cases 49.56% 56 Rarely appropriate 11.50% 13 Not appropriate 7.08% 8 TOTAL 113 # COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT: DATE 1 Bonus SF should never become a TDR-must only be used within basic zoning,set backs without 4/9/2018 10:38 AM impact to other properties. 2 eligibility is appropriate in all cases but the granting of the bonus is case-by-case and that's 4/4/2018 4:26 PM appropriate 3 not in addition to TDRs 4/4/201811:39 AM 4 'We should not be adding more development on historic properties. 4/3/2018 7:37 PM 5 When appropriate.Bonuses and incentives to keep very strict to a historic profile should be offered 4/3/1018 3:52 PM if they actually show that they encourage folks to embrace the historical qualities. 7 / 19 Historic Preservation Benefits- Survey 6 Not appropriate.Historic residences were typically small and allowing more footage than currently 41312018 1:19 PM allowed only diminishes historical significance. 7 Historic buildings cannot be removed.The great number of renovations is for speculative resale 4/2/2018 6:27 PM purposes.Why because the developer is getting a free upzoning of additonal act footage.Quesd6n how many of the recently renoved Victorian builidngsd have been doen for owner occupants-very few.The free additonal space is a developers dream becasue they didn't have to pay for the extra s developable land.Eliminating it would likely result in lower prices for the roperties for a while.But not for long since the supply is fixed. 8 The bonus provides an important award for the detail,time and patience required to go through the 4/2/2018 7:38 AM historic preservation review process and to accurately restore a historic home. 9 Rules are far to strict.One either has to""""or spend thousands finding historic pictures. 3/29/2018 8:36 PM We tried and gave up. 10 If a property owner is performing outstanding stewardship,they should be commended for it. 3/2912018 2:13 PM Historic properties are expensive to maintain and to improve.This is a great incentive! 11 500 square foot bonus is highly valuable and in my view typically too freely given-a bad trade for 3/29/2018 1:45 PM the community that creates excess value for property owner and impacts on neighbors in the forth of increased development. 12 Connector requirement should be eliminated. 3/2912016 1:32 PM 13 Live small.More square feet with fewer year round residents is not desirable 312912018 1:03 PM 14 The point is to"PRESERVE".The whole neighborhood has to be considered.Taking one lot out of 3/2912018 12:43 PM context ignores the overall effect.There is nothing in the'constitution"that says one has to have a bigger house.If you need a bigger house,go somewhere else. 15 real estate value is market driven.Extra cost of historic project?Myth. 3/2912018 12:15 PM 16 Developers will always jump through hoops to increase square footage which is the only reason 3/27/2018 5:31 PM people want to do these projects 17 Where exemplary practices are demonstrated 3/27/2018 10:19 AM 8 / 19 Historic Preservation Benefits - Survey Q5 Affordable Housing Reduction: Historic properties are allowed to provide less affordable housing mitigation than non-historic properties to offset the impacts of new development on the site. This alleviates the requirement to add more mass to a historic site in the form of affordable units and/or reduces a significant cost to the property owner, who can then direct those funds to preservation.My perception of the affordable housing reduction benefit is: Answered: 110 Skipped: 13 Appropriate in all cases Appropriate in some cases Rarely appropriate Not appropriate 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Appropriate in all cases 42.73% 47 Appropriate in some cases 28.18% 31 Rarely appropriate 11.82% 13 Not appropriate 17.27% 19 TOTAL 110 # COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT: DATE 1 AH is a critical community need that should not be burdened by Historic preservation. 4/9/2018 10:40 AM 2 If you're going to make me look at an eye-sore it better have some benefits to the community.In 4/512018 10:06 AM this case the whole thing should have been tom down. 3 1 think commercial properties need to have more strict guidelines 4/4/2018 9:56 PM 4 with historic properties,an owner does not have the demolish option and renovation of historic 4/412018 4:28 PM fabric is often quite expensive and more expensive than demolishing and rebuilding would be. don't punish people for having to maintain a historic property by making it more expensive to work with than a non historic property.allow the offset to remain. 9 / 19 Historic Preservation Benefits- Survey 5 not appropriate if there are real increases in number of employees 4/4/2018 11:41 AM 6 1 think commercial reductions are appropriate,but not residential reductions. 4/3/2018 7:37 PM 7 Who is actually building ADUs?They are mitigated to the city with a check,not an actual bed for a 4/3/2018 3:57 PM head.Obviously that check affords to build elsewhere,but could you imagine how cool it would be to live in an Affordable Housing Unit attached to a historic home?Cause I can't,too few of these exist.Some day none will. 8 housing requirements should be kept and the owner/builder need to offset housing somewhere 4/3/2018 1:51 PM other than the historic site.The buyers of these properties can afford it. 9 Again,not appropriate.Affordable housing or lack thereof has no impact on historical significance. 4/3/2018 1:20 PM This would be a loophole for a developer to overbuild and under-provide for the community. 10 Need more information. 4/3/2018 12:39 PM 11 However its questionable whether or not the"saved"fees actually result in better historic 4/2/2018 6:32 PM preservation. 12 HP projects are generally much more time consuming and expensive than typical non-historic 4/2/2018 7:40 AM development.Waiving affordable housing is an Important balance to the overall development equation.The new Design Guidelines restrict above grade development on a site which will create a huge road block for onsite affordable housing. 13 This is an important cornerstone benefit and should continue to be available. 4/1/2018 7:47 PM 14 Bad example since it appears all work has stopped there and the suggestion of a new business is 3/3112018 8:03 AM gone.Now an eye sore on Main.They should loose any exceptions.Dont let them add mass or avoid the affordable housing requirement.A business that purchases an historic building can pay for it and requires housing off site. 15 limit to commercial only 3/30/2018 11:19 AM 16 The idea of affordable housing is good.Many cities are now using. However,affordable housing 3/2912018 8:38 PM does not bring more workers into the town.It just rewards the lucky few,many who retire and do not work in Aspne. 17 Waiver of AH fees for historic preservation unfairly burdens other community needs.$100,000 AH 3/29/2018 1:48 PM fee is immaterial compared to acquisition and development cost. 18 The intent is desirable the actual consequences are not. 3/29/2018 1:05 PM 19 """` 3/2912018 12:44 PM 20 "direct those funds to preservation."All development must meet AH requirements.In your 3/29/2018 12:18 PM example below-the developer needs no help.This is a purely commercial enterprise,and the for- profit venture must stand on its own. 21 I think that offsets like this are crucial to the affordability of renovated an historic structure. 3/29/2018 12:16 PM 22 The new developments often result in homes that are large enough they require several 3/28/2018 9:57 AM employees to run them,or at least several to manage them throughout the year. 23 On site mitigation for employee housing for residential(ADUs)have been removed from the land 3/27/2018 10:25 AM use code.The burden of employee housing should be shared equally by all development, especially businesses,with credit for the existing floor area that is remaining. 10 / 19 Historic Preservation Benefits- Survey Q6 Exemptions or reduced affordable housing requirements is often one of the few Historic Preservation Benefits applicable to Commercial properties.Should this benefit be offered to: Answered: 100 Skipped:23 Residential® properties only Commercial properties only Both residential... I Neither(or no properties) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Residential properties only 7.00% 7 Commercial properties only 12.00% 12 Both residential and commercial properties 55.00% 55 Neither(or no properties) 26.00% 26 TOTAL 100 11 / 19 Historic Preservation Benefits-Survey Q7 Development Fee Waivers: Historic properties may be allowed a reduction or waiver in fees associated with city parks, transportation, and parking that are typically charged to offset the impacts of new development. This reduces costs to the property owner, who can then direct those funds to preservation.My perception of development fee waiver benefit is: Answered: 110 Skipped: 13 Appropriate in all cases Appropriate in some cases Rarely appropriate Not appropriate■ 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Appropriate in all cases 37.27% 41 Appropriate in some cases 40.00% 44 Rarely appropriate 9.09% 10 Not appropriate 13.64% 15 TOTAL 110 # COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT: DATE 1 Purchase price of a property should reflect the cost of development Cost of fees should be bome 4/9/201810:41 AM by the sellerlowner/new owner not the broader community. 2 When my client can save money wherever they can,that means I'm more likely to get that contract 4/5/2018 10:08 AM signed and which may lead to reallocated money into the project budget. 3 problem is,City Council never likes to grant any fee waivers 4/4/2018 4:28 PM 4 only for the historic properties which best reflect Aspen's history 4/4/2018 11:43 AM 5 These are relatively small fees,but can provide a major benefit to enable preservation.I think 4/3/2018 7:38 PM these are important to retain. 12 / 19 Historic Preservation Benefits- Survey 6 The buyers and owners of these properties can still afford to support parks,transportation and 4/3/2018 1:52 PM parking. 7 fess for tree removal should be removed.Too many historic houses are blocked from view or 412/2018 6:34 PM excessively shaded by evergreens in parwlicular.Evergreens are generally not native to the valley floor. 8 The benefit of historic preservation to the community is on par with the Impact fees for 4/2/2018 7:42 AM Transportation/Air Quality and Parks.The community benefits from restored historic properties the same way that the community benefits from Parks and from Transportation initiatives. 9 Residential only.Commercial should pay to play! 3/31/2018 8:04 AM 10 Not a good idea.It promotes corruption. 3/29/2018 8:38 PM 11 A fourth generation aspen family should not be forced to sell and move out of aspen because of 3/29/2018 1:07 PM 'affordable housing'fees 12 .....• 3/29/2018 12:44 PM 13 'direct those funds to preservation'??These are simply real estate deals-no help needed.You 3/29/2018 12:21 PM won'tsee any Aspen developers standing in line at the St.Marys soup kitchen. 14 It is too time consuming and too expensive to renovate historic structures in Aspen.More waivers 3/29/2018 12:18 PM and more efficient and quicker approvals are helpful. 15 Saving 100k means nothing to these people,why are we giving them anything? 3/27/2018 5:32 PM 13 / 19 Historic Preservation Benefits- Survey Q8 Do you think the historic preservation projects you are aware of in the community contribute to telling the unique story of Aspen's past? Answered: 111 Skipped:12 I Greatly contributes Contributes Somewhat contributes Does not contribute 1don't know of any histo... 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Greatly contributes 34.23% 38 Contributes 39.64% 44 Somewhat contributes 19.82% 22 Does not contribute 6.31% 7 I dont know of any historic preservation projects 0.00% 0 TOTAL 111 14 / 19 Historic Preservation Benefits- Survey Q9 Do you think that the City of Aspen Historic Preservation Program is successful in retaining and maintaining historic landmarks? Answered: 110 Skipped: 13 I i very successful Successful Somewhat successful i Not successful I don't know 0% 10°,6 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Very successful 20.00% 22 Successful 38.15% 42 Somewhat successful 29.09% 32 Not successful 9.09% 10 I don'tknow 3.64% 4 TOTAL 110 15 / 19 Historic Preservation Benefits- Survey Q10 Please provide your zip code of residence. Answered: 109 Skipped: 14 #. RESPONSES DATE 1 81611 4/14/2018 7:40 PM 2 81611 4/12/2018 2:05 PM 3 81611 4/11/2018 10:58 PM 4 81611 4/10/2018 10:31 AM 5 81611 4/10/2018 9:15 AM 6 81612 4/9/2018 3:36 PM 7 81611 4/912018 3:27 PM 8 81611 4/9/2018 10:42 AM 9 81621 4/6/2018 11:29 AM 10 81611 4/6/2018 10:30 AM 11 81611 4/6/2018 9:13 AM 12 81623 4/6/2018 8:41 AM 13 81611 4/5/2018 5:54 PM 14 81611 4/5/2018 11:55 AM 15 81611 4/511018 10:30 AM 16 81623 4/511018 10:17 AM 17 81611 4/5/2018 10:09 AM 18 81611 4/5/2018 7:54 AM 19 81611 4/4/2018 9:56 PM 20 81611 4/4/2018 4:29 PM 21 81611 4/4/2018 11:44 AM 22 81611 4/4/2018 9:48 AM 23 81621 4/3/2018 7:44 PM 24 81611 4/3/2018 7:38 PM 25 81611 4/3/2018 6:47 PM 26 81611 4/3/20184:47 PM 27 81611 4/3/2018 3:58 PM 28 81611 4/3/2018 3:55 PM 29 81611 4/3/2018 3:16 PM 30 81621 4/3/2018 2:44 PM 31 81623 4/3/2018 1:55 PM 32 81656 4/3/2018 1:52 PM 33 81611 4/3/2018 1:45 PM 34 80122 4/3/2018 1:42 PM 35 81611 4/3/2018 1:21 PM 16 / 19 Historic Preservation Benefits - Survey 36 81611 4/3/2018 1:21 PM 37 20016 4/312018 1:17 PM 38 81623 4/3/2018 12:40 PM 39 81611 4/2/2018 6:35 PM 40 81611 4/2/2018 4:23 PM 41 81621 4/2/2018 10:19 AM 42 81611 4/2/2018 9:43 AM 43 81623 4/2/2018 8:29 AM 44 81611 4/2/2018 7:56 AM 45 81621 4/2/2018 7:43 AM 46 81611 4/1/2018 7:48 PM 47 81623 4/1/2018 12:44 PM 48 81611 3/31/2018 8:05 AM 49 81611 3131/2018 7:33 AM 50 81611 3/30/2018 12:49 PM 51 81611 3/3012018 11:20 AM 52 81611 3/30/2018 9:28 AM 53 81611 3/30/2018 8:01 AM 54 81623 3/29/2018 9:12 PM 55 81611 3/29/2018 9:02 PM 56 80220 3/29/2018 8:39 PM 57 81611 3/29/2018 8:17 PM 58 81611 3/29/2018 6:20 PM 59 81615 3/29/2018 6:09 PM 60 81611 3/29/2018 5:27 PM 61 81611 3/29/2018 5:04 PM 62 55345 3/29/2018 3:43 PM 63 81611 3129/2018 3:28 PM 64 .81611 3129/2018 3:06 PM 65 81651 312912018 2:47 PM 66 81611 312912018 2:21 PM 67 81611 3/29/2018 2:18 PM 68 81654 3/29/2018 2:14 PM 69 81623 3/29/2018 2:14 PM 70 81623 3/29/2018 2:11 PM 71 81654 3/2912018 2:09 PM 72 85266 3/29/2018 1:51 PM 73 81611 3/29/2018 1:49 PM 74 81611 3/29/2018 1:33 PM 75 81611 3/29/20181:31 PM 76 81623 3/29/2018 1:27 PM 17 / 19 Historic Preservation Benefits - Survey 77 81612 3129/2018 1:11 PM 78 81611 3/29/2018 1:10 PM 79 81611 3/29/2018 1:09 PM 80 81154 3/29/2018 1:03 PM 81 81611 3/29/2018 12:47 PM 82 81623 3/29/2018 12:45 PM 83 81623 3/29/201812:41 PM 84 80911 3/29/2018 12:35 PM 85 81621 3/29/2018 12:31 PM 86 81611 3/2912018 12:27 PM 87 81611 3/2912018 12:22 PM 88 81621 3/2912018 12:18 PM 89 81650 3/2912018 12:14 PM 90 81611 3/29/2018 12:13 PM 91 60616 3/29/2018 12:12 PM 92 81623 3/29/2018 12:09 PM 93 81611 3129/2018 12:09 PM 94 81611 3129/2018 12:07 PM 95 81621 3/29/2018 12:06 PM 96 81611 3/2812018 8:51 PM 97 81611 3128/2018 10:01 AM 98 81611 3/28/2018 8:07 AM 99 81611 3/2811018 7:26 AM 100 81623 3/27/2018 8:30 PM 101 81611 3/27/2018 5:33 PM 102 81611 3/27/2018 5:09 PM 103 81612 3/27/2018 4:42 PM 104 81611 3127/2018 12:16 PM 105 81611 3/27/2018 11:51 AM 106 81611 3/27/2018 11:38 AM 107 81611 3/27/2018 10:43 AM 108 81611 3/27/2018 10:28 AM 109 81611 3127/2018 10:27 AM 18 / 19 Historic Preservation Benefits- Survey Q11 Do you own a designated historic landmark in the City of Aspen? Answered: 106 Skipped: 17 Yes ■ No 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes 10.38% 11 No 89.62% 95 TOTAL 106 19 / 19