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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