Item 2 - 11.2.2016 LB meeting minutes DRAFT
CITY OF BOULDER
LANDMARKS BOARD
November 2, 2016
1777 Broadway, Council Chambers Room
6:00 p.m.
The following are the action minutes of the November 2, 2016 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.boulderplandevelop.net.
BOARD MEMBERS:
Deborah Yin
Eric Budd
Briana Butler
Ronnie Pelusio
Fran Sheets
*John Zuckerman, *Planning Board representative without a vote
STAFF MEMBERS:
Debra Kalish, Senior Assistant City Attorney
James Hewat, Senior Historic Preservation Planner
Marcy Cameron, Historic Preservation Planner
Holly Opansky, Landmarks Board Secretary
William Barnum, Historic Preservation Intern
1. CALL TO ORDER
The roll having been called, Chair D. Yin declared a quorum at 6:02 p.m. and the
following business was conducted.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by D. Yin, seconded by B. Butler, the Landmarks Board approved (5-0)
the minutes as amended of the October, 2016 board meeting.
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Tom Jarmon, 6028 Olde Stage Rd., applicant for the 1723-25 15th St. case, offered a
status update on the stay-of-demolition process for this property. He shared that the
owners, Bob Chambers and Regina Suffian and himself met with R. Pelusio, M.
Cameron, and J. Hewat to review the alternatives to demolition. He summarized
that the alternatives do not meet the objectives or budget of the owners and
requested the board direct staff to issue a demolition permit before the stay expires.
Motion
On a motion by D. Yin, and seconded by R. Pelusio, passed a resolution (5-0) that
the Landmarks Board hold a hearing to initiate landmark designation or,
alternatively, approve the demolition permit for 1723-25 15th St. at the December 7th,
2016 Landmarks Board meeting.
Response
Bob Chambers, 3842 Lakebriar Dr., owner asked why the board couldn’t direct staff
to issue the demolition permit at this meeting. M. Cameron and D. Kalish replied
that since this process started as a public process, that it needed to continue in the
public process and as a public hearing.
4. DISCUSSION OF LANDMARK ALTERATION AND DEMOLITION
APPLICATIONS ISSUED AND PENDING
Statistical Report
2220 Bluff St. – Stay of Demolition expires Dec. 3, 2016
J. Hewat mentioned that he has spoken with the applicants and that it appears
they would like the “stay” to expire.
Motion
On a motion by D. Yin, seconded B. Butler, (3-2; E. Budd and R. Pelusio
objecting) the board passed a resolution to hold a special Landmarks Board
meeting to consider initiating landmark designation of 2220 Bluff St., before the
stay-of-demolition expires on December 3, 2016.
1723-25 15th St. – Stay of Demolition expires Jan. 9, 2017
1723 Marine St. – Stay of Demolition expiries Jan. 16, 2017
2334 14th St. – Stay of Demolition expires Jan. 29, 2017
3900 Orange Ct. – Stay of Demolition expires Jan. 31, 2017
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Public hearing and consideration of an application to designate the building and
a portion of the site at 4750 Broadway as a local historic landmark per Section 9-
11-5 of the Boulder Revised Code, 1981 (HIS2016-00053). Owner / Applicant:
Armory Community, LLC
Ex-parte contacts
B. Butler, F. Sheets and D. Yin reviewed landmark alteration certificate request
for changes to the building at the Landmarks design review committee.
R. Pelusio used to live in the adjacent neighborhood and was on the Holiday
HOA, and now has an office a block away.
Staff Presentation
M. Cameron, presented the case to the board, with the staff recommendation
that the Landmarks Board approve the request to forward the application to the
City Council with a recommendation to designate.
Applicant’s Presentation
Bruce Dierking, 2595 Canyon Blvd., Suite 300 Boulder, CO, applicant c/o
Armory Land Investors, LLC, spoke in support of the application and answered
question from the board.
Public Comment
Abby Daniels, 1200 Pearl St., Executive Director of Historic Boulder, spoke in
support of a designation. Publically wanted to thank Mr. Dierking for his part in
helping the Hannah Barker restoration and now is landmarked and owned and
inhabited by new owners.
Motion
On a motion by B. Butler, and seconded by D. Yin the Landmarks Board voted
(5-0) that the Landmarks Board forward the application to the City Council with
a recommendation that it designate the building and a portion of the property at
4750 Broadway as a local historic landmark, to be known as the Armory Mess
Hall, finding that it meets the standards for individual landmark designation in
Sections 9-11-1 and 9-11-2, B.R.C. 1981, and adopt the staff memorandum dated
November 2, 2016, as the findings of the board.
B. Public hearing and consideration of an application to designate the building and
property at 1345 Spruce St. as a local historic landmark as per Section 9-11-5,
Boulder Revised Code 1981 (HIS2016-00253). Owner / Applicant: Front Range
Shambhala / Eileen Malloy
Staff Presentation
J. Hewat, presented the case to the board, with the staff recommendation that the
Landmarks Board approve the request to forward the application to the City
Council with a recommendation to designate.
Applicant’s Presentation
Eileen Malloy, 1345 Spruce St., applicant and operations manager at the Boulder
Shambhala Center, spoke in support of designation.
Public Comment
Abby Daniels, 1200 Pearl St., Executive Director of Historic Boulder, spoke in
support of a designation.
Motion
On a motion by D. Yin, and seconded by R. Pelusio, the Landmarks Board voted
(5-0) to forward the application to the City Council with a recommendation to
designate the building and property at 1345 Spruce St. as a local historic
landmark, to be known as the Physicians Building – Dorje Dzong, finding that it
meets the standards for individual landmark designation in Sections 9-11-1 and
9-11-2, B.R.C. 1981, and adopt the staff memorandum dated November 2, 2016,
as the findings of the board.
C. Public hearing and consideration of an application to designate the building and
property at 2061 Bluff St. as a local historic landmark, per Section 9-11-5 of the
Boulder Revised Code, 1981 (HIS2016-00289). Owner / Applicant: Jesse Markt
and Lindy Hinman
Ex-parte contacts
E. Budd, B. Butler, R. Pelusio, and F. Sheets reviewed plans for the restoration
of the building at the Landmarks design review committee and made a site visit.
Staff Presentation
M. Cameron, presented the case to the board, with the staff recommendation
that the Landmarks Board approve the request to forward the application to the
City Council with a recommendation to designate.
Applicant’s Presentation
Lindy Hinman, 2061 Bluff St., applicant and owner, spoke in support of
designation. Highlighting that designating the house as a landmark, financially
enabled them to proceed with the repairs whereas without this program, they
would not be able to do the work.
Public Comment
Abby Daniels, 1200 Pearl St., Executive Director of Historic Boulder, spoke in
support of a designation.
Motion
On a motion by R. Pelusio, and seconded by E. Budd, the Landmarks Board
voted (5-0) to forward the application to the City Council with a
recommendation to designate the property at 2061 Bluff St. as a local historic
landmark, to be known as the Nelson Terrace, finding that it meets the standards
for individual landmark designation in Sections 9-11-1 and 9-11-2, B.R.C. 1981,
and adopt the staff memorandum dated November 2, 2016, as the findings of the
board.
D. Public hearing and consideration of a Landmark Alteration Certificate
application to relocate existing accessory building at 1735 Mapleton Ave. so that
the building and overhangs do not encroach into the alley per Section 9-11-18 of
the Boulder Revised Code 1981 (HIS2016-00257). Owner / Applicant: Elizabeth
Helgans / Joel Smiley
Ex-parte contacts
D. Yin assessed the application in the Landmarks design review committee.
E. Budd, B. Butler, R. Pelusio, and F. Sheets had no ex-parte contacts.
Staff Presentation
J. Hewat, presented the case to the board, with the staff recommendation that the
Landmarks Board approve with conditions.
Applicant’s Presentation
Joel Smiley, 521 Maxwell Ave., contractor, spoke in support of move the
accessory building but expressed frustration that a move was required given that
the building had been in its current location for over 100 years and that only a
small part of it currently extends into the right-of-way.
Public Comment
Abby Daniels, 1200 Pearl St., Executive Director of Historic Boulder, spoke in
support of moving the building. Publically honored
Motion
On a motion by B. Butler, and seconded by D. Yin, voted and approved (5-0)
that the Landmarks Board approve a Landmark Alteration Certificate to relocate
the existing accessory building at the northeast corner of the lot at 1735 Mapleton
Ave., from its current location to the proposed location on the same property,
with a 3-foot setback from the north property line, in that, provided the condition
below is met, the proposed relocation will meet the requirements of Section 9-11-
18, B.R.C. 1981, and to adopt the staff memorandum, dated November 2, 2016, 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
08/09/2016 on file in the City of Boulder Planning, Housing and
Sustainability Department.
This recommendation is based upon staff’s opinion that, provided the condition
listed above is met, the proposed construction will be generally consistent with
the standards for issuance of a Landmark Alteration Certificate as specified in
Section 9-11-18, B.R.C. 1981, and the General Design Guidelines.
8. MATTERS FROM THE LANDMARKS BOARD, PLANNING DEPARTMENT,
AND CITY ATTORNEY
A. Update Memo
B. Subcommittee Update
1) Design Guidelines and Code Revisions
2) Outreach and Engagement
3) Potential Resources
10. DEBRIEF MEETING/CALENDAR CHECK
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
Approved on _______________, 2016
Respectfully submitted,
____________________________, Chairperson