Commission agrees non‑original rear addition at 285 Redstone may be removed; design review continued to May 14

The Pitkin County Historic Preservation Commission on a virtual meeting signaled that the rear addition to the Osgood‑era house at 285 Redstone likely does not contribute to the building’s historic significance and may be removed, and it continued formal review to a May 14 meeting with materials due by May 2.

The project team, represented by homeowners Tim and Matt, told the commission the existing rear addition is structurally compromised and was built with materials that post‑date the Osgood era. Tim said the house currently is not livable year‑round and described plans to “introduce heating” and improve insulation and electrical systems as part of the overall rehabilitation. He added the existing addition’s foundation is temporary and the kitchen and plumbing configuration force seasonal use: “It’s a house that has to be shut down in November and then opened up…