REGULAR MEETING  HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION  APRIL 14,2021  Chairperson Thompson opened the meeting at 4:30 p.m.  Commissioners in attendance: Kara Thompson, Scott Kendrick, Roger Moyer, JeffHalferty,  Sheri Sanzone Staff present:  Commissioners not in attendance: n/a Amy Simon, Planning Director Sarah Yoon, Historic Preservation Planner Kate Johnson, Assistant City Attorney Wes Graham, Deputy City Clerk minutes. Mr. Moyer seconded.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Kendrick moved to approve February 17th and March 24th Roll Call: Mr. Kendrick; Yes, Mr. Moyer; Yes, Mr. Halferty; Yes, Ms. Thompson; Yes.  PUBLIC COMMENT: None  COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: Ms. Thompson asked Ms. Simon ifthey have hired anyone Mr. Halferty asked about the discrepancy in the new paint on the Wheeler Opera House and ifit Ms. Simon said that there was research put into the historic paint color for all the woodwork around the windows. Ms. Simon said that he could be seeing some of the sampling processes. She said that Sara Adams might be able to answer some questions since she is working on this Ms. Simon stated that this project is being handled administratively. She added that maybea hardhat tour can be arranged. Ms. Simon asked ifMs. Adams wanted to add any additional Ms. Adams said that some test patches were done with paint colors trying to get as close to the original color that was found underneath some of the old layers of! paint. She said as far as a site Ms. Adams stated that she does not know about the timing oft the painting and will follow up  fort the open historic preservation positions. Ms. Simon said that they are still in the interview process. was paint, a sample, or bonding.  project.  Mr. Halferty asked if there was a monitor on this project.  information.  visit, she is willing to set that up.  Mr. Moyer asked why they are painting when it is freezing at night. Mr. Moyer stated he would like to know what the paint is and the primer. Mr. Halferty stated he would like to take a guided tour.  with staff.  DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT: Ms. Sanzone has a conflict ofinterest with 211 W. Hopkins PROJECT MONITORING: Ms. Yoon stated that 9201 E. Hyman has been elevated to the board level review. Ms. Sanzone is the monitor with staff reviewing the project. She said that the project received approval at the beginning of2020 and staff and monitor determined that the scope of change that is being presented tonight should be reviewed by the full board because the  Avenue.    REGULAR MEETING  HSTORICPAESER/ATION COMMISSION  APRIL: 14, 2021  alteration deviates from scale and proportion. Ms. Yoon stated that all ofthe changes are Dylan Johns with Zone 4 Architects. Mr. Johns said that they are working with Bob Boden on this project. He said the reason that they are presenting today is because oftwo factors. The first being is the discovery of some existing structural conditions in the non-historic edition which prompted a change to some floor plan layouts which forced the move of some windows, and secondly, design direction shift, to add mullions to the windows on the non-historic edition. He stated that his team believes that all oft these changes are keeping in conformance with both Ms. Thompson stated that they are relatively minor changes on three elevations and two windows. She added that because they are on the addition, she' does not see many issues with Mr. Kendrick stated that he does not think the changes are inappropriate and isi ini favor of Ms. Sanzone said this was brought back up to HPC because the applicant was making changes that were on each oft the elevations, and they felt like it was beyond the project monitor scope. She added that the mullions start to connect al historic reference that is not appropriate to Aspen. Ms. Thompson stated that she agrees with Ms. Sanzone. She said that she finds it odd that the windows on the south-facing elevation are not centered on the gables. Ms. Thompson asked how Ms. Sanzone said one would have to really crank their head, and they are somewhat visible. Ms. Thompson stated that since the windows are not sO noticeable, she would not reject the Mr. Moyer asked Ms. Sanzone ifh her recommendation regarding the mullions not be added. Ms. Sanzone stated that she is on the fence and wanted to hear what the rest ofthel board  concentrated on the elevations oft the non-historic edition.  previous approvals and the historic design guidelines.  them. changes.  Mr. Halferty stated that he agrees with Ms. Thompson.  visible the windows are from the street.  application. thought.  Mr. Moyer asked why the windows were not centered.  Mr. Johns said the change in location of that door was due to a structural condition. He added he walked by the project, and from the street, there is only a small portion oft the very top part oft the Ms. Thompson stated that she would like to see the window and door centered. She explained that at night with the lights on in the house the off centering willl be much more noticeable. Ms. Thompson said that she does not mind the mullions on the addition and that the relation is more Ms. Yoon stated that HPC has given the applicant direction to restudy the south elevation to see ifthe windows and door can be centered and work with staff and monitor with that direction. CERTIFICATE OF NO NEGATIVE EFFECT: Ms. Simon stated that there was a certificate ofno negative effect issued for 549 Race Alley, a Victorian in the Fox Crossing subdivision. She said they are doing some landscape improvements around the connector and the historic  doors visible over the existing gable.  with form and material and not fenestration. The board echoed agreements.  building.  STAFF COMMENTS: None    REGULAR MEETING Ms. Sanzone left the meeting.  HISTORIC PRESERVATION: COMMISSION  APRIL 14, 2021  NEW: BUSINESS: 211 W. Hopkins Avenue- Final Major Development.  Ms. Simon stated that this project is a voluntary designation ofa an AspenModern property and is al Pan Abode home that sits on Hopkins. Ms. Simon stated that staffi is recommending approval. APPLICANT PRESENTATION- Sara Adams with BendonAdams, representing the owner. Ms. Adams stated that when this project was presented to City Council, they agreed with all of HPC's recommendations, and it received unanimous approval. Ms. Adams reviewed the benefits that were asked for and received. Ms. Adams reviewed the restoration plan that was proposed. She pointed out a newly added historic marker that was requested by Mayor Torre and agreed upon by the City Council. The marker will sit ini front oft the Pan Abode on a simple wood post. She said that there will be an added sidewalk in front oft the Pan Abode for much easier access than what is currently there. Ms. Adams showed the proposed lighting and materials for the new addition and the Pan Abode. She explained that the Pan Abode is being restored so there is not a lot ofmaterial tol be present. Ms. Adams said for the new addition there will be board form concrete for the foundation, and different sized horizontal wood boards for the siding to help break up the massing oft the new addition. She added that there will be a dark bronze finish on the windows that will match the historic windows oft the Pan Abode. There will be a standing seam metal roof for the new addition. Ms. Adams said that there will be square sconces for the light fixture on the secondary entrance, and there will be lighting on the pathway to the new building. She stated that the light that will be used on the exterior ofthe Pan Abode will relate more historically than what ist there currently. The light fixture will be frosted to meet the lighting code. Ms. Adams stated that there will be sod placed at the front of the Pan. Abode and varying plants to soften the walkway to the new addition. She pointed out that there is a wood deck proposed coming off thel Pan Abode on the west side. There will be hard landscaping of concrete ini front oft the new addition. She explained that this will be a subtle way to distinguish between the asset and the new addition. Ms. Adams stated that when the Pan. Abode is picked up, the historic brick chimney will be taken down and rebuilt with an opening to the outside that will create a nice fire feature for the deck area. She added that the deck area will be hidden behind a fence and the large spruce trees that will be kept. Ms. Adams addressed the concerns about the drywell lid. She said that they will be repurposing a large stone paver to create a seamless top for the drywell. Ms. Adams showed a rendering and reviewed the venting and mechanical design plan. She said the venting will be consolidated in the chimney enclosures ofthe new addition and that the mechanical willl be consolidated on the alley and will be fenced in. Ms. Adams added that there is a proposed air conditioning unit on the east side ofthe Pan Abode. She explained that they are trying to: sink the unit 30 inches into the ground. Ms. Adams reviewed the fence details that were presented at the conceptual review meeting. Ms. Adams reviewed the Ms. Thompson asked ifall the path lighting starts behind the front façade of the Pan Abode. Ms. Thompson asked ifthere was any lighting proposed for the Pan Abode walkway.  conditions of approval.  Matthew Moritz stated that is correct. Ms. Adams said no lighting is being proposed.    REGULAR/MEETING  HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION  APRIL 14,2021  STAFF COMMENTS: Ms. Simon reviewed the conditions ofapproval. She said that staffis Ms. Thompson asked ift the paver would sit on top oft the drywell or ifit would fit at the top acting more like a cap ori ifthes sand bed would be intended to cover the drywall cap. Ms. Thompson asked ifall the stones would be set in the sand and ift there would there be Mr. Moritz stated that yes, the stones would be set in sand, and most likely there would be Mr. Halferty asked what the existing and proposed elevation is for the chimney. Ms. Adams said that the chimney will stay relatively the same height as it is now. Mr. Kendrick asked if there was glazing to the outside fire feature or open air.  very supportive ofthis project.  Mr. Moritz stated that there will be one stone paver to sit on top.  edging. edging.  John Rowland stated that there will be glazing. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS:  Ms. Thompson said the biggest things to discuss are the landscaping plan, light, and equipment. She said that Bluegreen has done a great job with the landscape plan with the different landscaping between the existing structure and the proposed structure. Ms. Thompson stated she agrees with all oft the conditions for the landscape in the resolution for approval. She said that they should revise condition #5 to state that the walkway should replicate what currently exists. She added that the detail for the drywell is great and the light fixtures are pretty typical and is in Mr. Halferty said that the profile is al bit high, but maybe with staff and monitor this can be addressed. He said that the lighting plan and landscaping complies. He said he would like to see the fireplace hidden a bit more. Mr. Halferty said he is fine with staff and monitor as far as the mechanical units are concerned. He added that trying to reduce the mechanical units inside a sub grad area sounds good and visually sounds good, but there should be a consult with a mechanical Mr. Kendrick stated that he agrees with Ms. Thompson' 's comments especially condition #5 and Mr. Halferty's comments about the fireplace being hidden al bit more. He said the fire will be noticeable even with the tree placement. Mr. Kendrick stated that the restoration plan looks Mr. Moyer said he echoes the fireplace comments. He said that ift there is a generator, that is something that needs to be dealt with. Mr. Moyer said that he has a concern about the 5-foot wide sidewalk when they normally encourage 3 feet. Mr. Moyer stated that he thinks this will be Ms. Thompson stated that the generator has to have a maximum of 80 decibels ofs sound level at the property line. She added that it's outside ofHPC purview, but it has to be met. Ms. Thompson said that ift the walkway was historically 5 feet and there is evidence to prove that, then it should remain. Ms. Thompson asked Ms. Adams ifs she had evidence or knowledge ofthe Ms. Adams stated that all of her photos show the path covered in snow. Ms. Simon stated that they want to make sure the pathway is proportionate to the size entry to the building. Certainly, she is happy to work with everybody to keep that inj place.  favor ofthem.  engineer about airflow.  amazing.  ag great project.  original path size.    REGULAR MEETING  HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION  APRIL14, 2021  Ms. Thompson stated that she agrees with the fireplace comments. And added that staff and monitor can help in this situation. She added that they may want to add a condition about the Ms. Thompson moved to approve Resolution #08, Series of2021 with added conditions, Mr. Roll call vote: Mr. Kendrick, Yes; Mr. Moyer, Yes; Mr. Halferty; Yes, Ms. Thompson; Yes. 4-0,  fireplace detail. Moyer Seconded. motion carried.  The staffmonitor will be Mr. Halferty. Ms. Sanzone rejoined the meeting. OTHER BUSINESS: HPC. Awards.  Ms. Simon stated that the HPC awards are normally held during the second council meeting of May. She added that May isl National Historic Preservation Month. She said that it's up to HPC to decide categories and style and anything else they would like to include for the awards. Ms. Simon reminded the board that they discussed the awards last year in April, but the world turned upside down and no decision was made. She stated the awards may be presented at the May 25th council meeting virtually. Ms. Simon showed a video clip oft the candidates from last year that includes 301 E. Hopkins, 534 E. Cooper, 124 W. Hallam, 602 E. Hyman, 541 Race, 506E E. Main, 223 E. Hallam, and 210 W. Main. Ms. Simon reviewed the criteria and categories for the  awards.  The HPC board reviewed the candidates and criteria.  ésGraham, Deputy Clerk hac