Historic Preservation Commission

Regular Meetings

  • 4:30 p.m.
  • The 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month
  • Aspen City Hall - City Council Chambers
    427 Rio Grande Place Aspen, CO 81611

For more information on upcoming meetings and agendas, please view the meeting calendar.

Agendas are available prior to meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

Commission Composition, Terms and Qualifications 

The Historic Preservation Commission is a volunteer board consisting of seven regular members and two alternates. Members are appointed by City Council, each to four year terms. All members must be qualified electors in Aspen and residents of the City for at least one (1) year prior to appointment. 

Current Members

  • Kara Thompson, Chair - (Term expires 2/2027)
  • Kim Raymond, Vice Chair - (Term expires 6/2027)
  • Roger Moyer - (Term expires 7/2029)
  • Jodi Surfas - (Term expires 4/2029)
  • Barb Pitchford - (Term expires 3/2030)
  • Dakota Severe - (Term expires 7/2028)
  • Duncan Clauss - (Term expires 2/2029)

Overview

The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) promotes public welfare through the protection, enhancement, and preservation of those properties, areas, and sites, which represent the distinctive elements of Aspen's cultural, educational, social, economic, political, and architectural history by reviewing land use applications for the development, demolition, relocation, and variation of designated historic properties and those located in historic districts; and advises City Council, Board of Adjustment, and Planning and Zoning Commission on the designation of historic districts and properties, adoption of design guidelines, variances in historic districts and properties, and Land Use Code amendments.

Visit the Historic Preservation Page  for additional information.

Enabling Legislation 

Chapter 26.220 - Aspen Municipal Code

Agendas & Scheduling a Public Hearing

HPC agendas are typically full for months in advance. If your project requires HPC review and approval, be sure to factor this into your project timeline.

The City planner working on your project will schedule your public hearing for the earliest available date and will notify you of your review date and estimated time. You will then be responsible for completing public notice requirements.

Upcoming Meetings

You can check upcoming meeting agendas online on the City Clerk’s Meeting and Agendas Page.