HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.06.13 LB Minutes
CITY OF BOULDER
LANDMARKS BOARD
February 6, 2013
1777 Broadway, Council Chambers Room
6 p.m.
The following are the action minutes of the February 6, 2013 City of Boulder Landmarks Board
meeting. A digital recording and a permanent set of these minutes (maintained for a period of
seven years) are retained in Central Records (telephone: 303-441-3043). You may also listen to
the recording on-line at: www.bouldeWlandevelop.net.
BOARD MEMBERS:
Mark Gerwing, Chair
Kurt Nordback
Liz Payton
Kirsten Snobeck
John Spitzer
*Bryan Bowen - absent *Planning Board representative without a vote
STAFF MEMBERS:
Debra Kalish, Assistant City Attorney
Susan Richstone, Deputy Director of Community Planning and Sustainability
James Hewat, Senior Historic Preservation Planner
Marcy Cameron, Historic Preservation Planner
Nick Wharton, Historic Preservation Intern
1. CALL TO ORDER
The roll having been called, Chair M. Gerwing declared a quorum at 6:02 p.m. and the
following business was conducted.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by K. Nordback, seconded by J. Spitzer, the Landmarks Board approved (4-0,
M. Gerwing absent from the January 2, 2013 meeting) the minutes as amended of the
January 2, 2013 board meeting.
On a motion by K. Nordback, seconded by K. Snobeck, the Landmarks Board approved (4-
0, L. Payton absent) the minutes as amended of the January 16, 2013 board meeting.
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Cindy Carlisle, 411 Spruce St., spoke in opposition to the idea of the Bandshell at the
southeast corner of Canyon and Broadway being removed from that corner.
4. DISCUSSION OF LANDMARK ALTERATION AND DEMOLITION
APPLICATIONS ISSUED AND PENDING
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S. ACTION ITEMS
LANDMARK ALTERATION CERTIFICATE:
A. Continuation of a public hearing and consideration of a Landmark Alteration Certificate
to construct a 14 ft x 24 ft outdoor pool in the back yard at 401 Pine Street in the
Mapleton Hill Historic District per Section 9-11-18 of the Boulder Revised Code
(HIS2012-00272). Applicant: Annette Shaver; Owner: Elana Amsterdam
Board members were asked to reveal any ex-parte contacts since the last meeting that they may
have had on this item.
M. Gerwing made several additional site visits and had a conversation with a concerned member
of the public.
K. Nordback made an additional site visit and had a conversation with a concerned member of
the public.
L. Payton had no ex-pane contacts.
K. Snobeck made an additional site visit.
J. Spitzer made an additional site visit.
Staff Presentation
J. Hewat presented the item to the board.
Applicant's Presentation
George Berg, 888 Willow Brook, Attorney, spoke in support of issuing a Landmark Alteration
Certificate.
Annette Shaver, 2115 Meadow, Architect, answered questions from the board.
Public Hearing
Cindy Carlisle, 411 Spruce St., spoke in opposition to issuing a Landmark Alteration
Certificate.
George Berg, 888 Willow Brook, Attorney, presented a rebuttal to her opposition.
Motion
On a motion by M. Gerwing, seconded by K. Snobeck, the Landmarks Board approved (3-2, L.
Payton and K. Nordback opposed) a landmark alteration certificate for the construction of the
proposed pool and associated decking per 9-11-18 of the Boulder Revised Code and adopt the
staff memorandum dated 2.6.2013 as findings of the board. The approval shall be subject to the
following conditions:
1. The applicant shall be responsible for constructing the pool and decking in compliance
with the approved plans dated 11.29.2012 except as specified below;
2. To ensure that the alteration is consistent with the General Design Guidelines and the
Mapleton Hill Historic District Guidelines and the intent of this approval, prior to
submitting a building permit application, the applicant shall submit the following to the
Landmarks design review committee (Ldre) for its review and final approval:
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• Significant reduction of the patio/deck area around the pool;
• Modify paving material for pool patio/deck to be pervious in nature;
• Details regarding materials and colors for the pool, decking/patio, lighting, pool
cover, exterior mechanical equipment, and any other associated features to ensure
that the construction is as inconspicuous as possible.
• Details regarding the location and appearance of the proposed exterior mechanical
equipment.
• Fence details per Appendix G of the IRC.
L. Payton noted that only 2% of the properties in the Mapleton Hill Historic District have pools,
so she doesn't consider pools to be a typical characteristic of the neighborhood and feels that this
approval would adversely affect the special character of the district.
K. Nordback believes that the pool is not in keeping with the guidelines and historic
preservation code. There is only one, unique historic pool in the area. Other pools in the area that
have been approved are not visible from streets and alleys. Guidelines for historic districts in
other cities that do address pools arc consistent in considering them non-historic features that
should not be visible.
B. Public hearing and consideration of a Landmark Alteration Certificate to relocate and
rehabilitate a contributing garage approximately 3 feet, 6 inches to the east and 5 feet to
the south and to construct a 467 s.f., one-car garage at the northeast corner of the lot at
627 Spruce St. in the Mapleton Hill Historic District per Section 9-11-18 of the Boulder
Revised Code 1981 (HIS2013-00001). Applicant: Kristin Lewis; Owners: Steve and
Betsy Pearse
Board members were asked to reveal any ex-parte contacts they may have had on this item.
M. Gerwing made a site visit.
K. Nordback made a site visit.
L. Payton had no ex-parte contacts
K. Snobeck made a site visit.
J. Spitzer made a site visit.
Staff Presentation
J. Hewat presented the item to the board.
Applicant's Presentation
Steve Pearse, 627 Spruce, Owner, spoke in support of issuing a Landmark Alteration
Certificate and answered questions from the board.
Kristin Lewis, 511 Pleasant, Architect, spoke in support of issuing a Landmark Alteration
Certificate and answered questions from the board.
Katie Pecarek of Kristin Lewis Architects answered questions from the board regarding
rotation of the historic garage.
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Public Hearing
No one from the public spoke to this item.
Motion
On a motion by M. Gerwing, seconded by L. Payton, the Landmarks Board approved (5-0) to
relocate and rehabilitate an existing accessory building to the northwest corner of the lot, to
construct a new garage and fencing at 627 Spruce St. in the Mapleton Hill Historic District per
Section 9-11-18, Boulder Revised Code (B.R.C.), 1981 in that, provided the conditions below
are met, the proposed construction will meet the requirements of Section 9-11-18, B.R.C. 1981,
and to adopt the staff memorandum, dated February 6, 2013, as findings of the board.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. The applicant shall be responsible for ensuring that the development shall be constructed
in compliance with approved plans dated Jan. 13, 2013 on file in the City of Boulder
Community Planning and Sustainability Department, except as modified by these
conditions of approval.
2. The applicant shall provide final details regarding doors, windows, paving, roofing,
garage door details, siding, colors, details and fencing. These design details shall be
reviewed and approved by the Landmarks design review committee, prior to the issuance
of a building permit. The applicant shall demonstrate that the design details are in
compliance with the intent of this approval and the Mapleton. Hill Historic District
Design Guidelines and the General Design Guidelines.
3. The applicant shall provide details regarding the moving process of the existing garage.
These design details shall be reviewed and approved by the Landmarks design review
committee, prior to the issuance of a building permit.
4. The applicant shall provide details regarding the man door to the alley on the new garage
be revised with regards to size and operation. These design details shall be reviewed and
approved by the Landmarks design review committee, prior to the issuance of a building
permit.
6. MATTERS FROM THE LANDMARKS BOARD, PLANNING DEPARTMENT
AND CITY ATTORNEY
A. Review of Demolition Ordinance diagrams from City Council Meeting.
a Strong Preference given to Option 3
B. Update on naming of walkway between Pearl and Walnut Streets
C. Floral Park Design Guidelines
D. Update on Civic Area Proposals
E. Update on 11`h & Pearl
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F. Summary of Jan. 16 discussion regarding the Historic Preservation Plan in
preparation for Feb. 12 Joint LB/CC Study Session
7. DEBRIEF MEETING/CALENDAR CHECK
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Approved on March 6, 2013
Respectfully submitted,
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