HomeMy WebLinkAboutbocc.ord.033.2003 ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN
COUNTY, COLORADO, REPEALING AND REENACTING LAND USE CODE SECTIONS
7-10-040, REDSTONE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (RItYC) IN ORDER TO
EXPAND TIlE REDSTONE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICT
ORDINANCE NO. C~ ~ ~ -2003
RECITALS
1. The Board of Coun~ Commissioners recognize the significance of the Redstone Castle and its
supporting buildings to the town of Redstone.
2. The BOCC finds that the protections afforded the Osgnod era structures remaining on Redstone
Boulevard should be extended to the Castle and its supporting buildings.
3 The Pitkin County Planning and Zoning Commission considered proposed code amendments ar a
regularly scheduled meeting on July 15, 2003. and recommended approval by a 5-0 vote.
4 The BOCC considered the proposed code amendments at a duly noticed public hearing on first
reading on September 10. 2003, and voted to approve the proposed amendments on second reading at a
public meeting on September 24. 2003.
5 The BOCC finds that the proposed code amendments are consistent with the applicable master
plans and the goals of historic preservation in Redstone.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the BOCC that it hereby amends Title II of the Pitkin
County Code, the Land Use Code, as follows in Attachment A.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING published in the Aspen Times Weekly on the 9a' day of August, 2003.
INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ AT A PUBLIC HEARING on the 10th day of September, 2003.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED AFTER SECOND READING on the 24a~ day of September, 2003.
PUBLISHED AFTER ADOPTION in the Aspen Times Weekly on the/fl~t day of~ 2003.
THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE 30 DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION FOLLOWING
FINAL ADOPTION BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS~
Ordinance No. ~-2003
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
Chairman
Date: /0~ 2z~-~o3
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Community Development Director
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ATTACHMENT A
REPEALAND REENACT LAND USE CODE SECTION 7-10-040, REDSTONE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION
7-10-040 Redstone Historic Preservation Commission (RHPC)
A. Establishment: There is hereby established within Pitkin County government the Redstone
Historic Preservation Commission to provide for the preservation and continued integrity of the
historically designated area within one thousand feet (1,000') of the established boundary of the townsite
of Redstone, the Redstone Castle properties, and the other designated structures, sites and obi ects, and to
promote the educational, cultural, economic and general welfare of the public by preserving those
qualities which relate to the history of Redstone, the State of Colorado, and the nation.
1. The Redstone Historic Preservation Commission shall consist of five (5) regular and three (3)
alternate members, as appointed by the Board of County .Commissioners.
2. Members shall have an interest in and knowledge of the Redstone community and history.
3. Each member shall have been a resident of the Crystal River Valley within the bounds of Pitkin
County (from approximately nine (9) miles north of Redstone to approximately five (5) miles south)
for a minimum of one year.
4. Members should include a mix of backgrounds such as architecture, real estate, history, law,
engineering and long-term residents.
5. Members should include a balarice of property owners and renters.
6. Alternates shall act only in the event of the absence of the regular member. The chairman shall
appoint any alternate present to act in the absence of a regular member.
7. Members shall serve for two (2) year terms, such that terms of four (4) members and the
remaining four (4) members shall be completed in alternating years. Members may be reappointed for
successive terms and each member shall serve until the appointment of his or her successor.
8. Members shall serve without pay.
B. Organization: The Commission shall develop and adopt by-laws to govern its operations. Such
bylaws shall include provision for election of officers to include a chairperson, vice-chairperson and
secretary (~vhose responsibility shall be to make and keep a thorough, accurate record of all Commission
proceedings).
C. Powers and Duties: The powers and duties of the Commission shall include, but not be limited to:
1. Assisting the Community Development Department reviewing an historic inventory of structures,
sites and objects in the Redstone vicinity with respect to completeness and accuracy;
2. Assisting the Community Development Department in drafting guidelines and amendments
thereto for alterations to existing structures and design of new construction in the historically
designated Redstone area and designated sites and structures;
Attachment A to Ordinance No. -2003
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3. Recommending and preparing applications for designation of historically significant areas.
structures or sires in the Redstone area at the County, State or Federal level, including provision of
support material necessary to justify designation:
4. Reviewing and making decisions on special review permit applications as required by Subsection
3-80-060 of the Code for erection, removal, construction, reconstruction, remodeling or demolition of
structures or sites designated as historic and archaeological resource areas in the vicinity of Redstone:
5. Promulgating knowledge of and respect for historic preservation and. more specifically,
knowledge of adopted guidelines and regulations to insure such preservation.
D. Decisions made by the Redstone Historic Preservation Commission under this subsection may be
appealed to the Board of County Commissioners pursuant to the provisions of Section 3-300. (Ord. 99-6
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