04.06.16 LB Minutes CITY OF BOULDER LANDMARKS BOARD
April 6,2016
1777 Broadway,Council Chambers Room
6:00 p.m.
The following are the action minutes of the April 6, 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:
Fran Sheets, Interim Chair
Eric Budd
Briana Butler
Ronnie Pelusio
*Crystal Grey, *Planning Board representative without a vote Deborah Yin, absent
STAFF MEMBERS:
Debra Kalish, Senior Assistant City Attorney
James Hewat, Senior Historic Preservation Planner
Marcy Cameron, Historic Preservation Planner
Lesli Ellis, Comprehensive Planning Manager
Holly Opansky, Landmarks Board Secretary
William Barnum, Historic Preservation Intern
1. CALL TO ORDER
The roll having been called, Interim Chair, F. Sheets declared a quorum at 6:00 p.m. and
the following business was conducted.
2. OATHS OF OFFICE FOR NEW BOARD MEMBERS
D. Kalish swore in the two new Landmarks Board members, E. Budd and R.Pelusio.
She verbally offered, "I (Eric and Ronnie)to solemnly swear or affirm that"I" will
support the Constitution of the United States of America and of The State of Colorado
and the Charter and ordinances of the City of Boulder, and faithfully perform the duties
of the office of a member of the Landmarks Board which I am about to enter."
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by B. Butler, seconded by R. Pelusio, the Landmarks Board approved (4-0)
the minutes as amended of the March 2, 2016 board meeting.
4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Kathryn Barth, 2940 20th St., welcomed the new board members and encouraged
applicants to come review designs early in the process. She also recommended pursing
State Historic Fund grants and strengthening partnerships with History Colorado, the
State Historic Fund, and the National Historic Register.
Ron Sladek, Chair of the City of Fort Collins Landmarks Commission,invited the
Landmarks Board to Fort Collins.
5. DISCUSSION OF LANDMARK ALTERATION AND DEMOLITION
APPLICATIONS ISSUED AND PENDING
• 71717th St. Stay-of-Demolition Expires July 3, 2016.J. Hewat offered a recap of
site visit, mentioning that there was not a lot of interest from applicant to
preserve the house in particular because the unique construction material of clay
tile, does not lend itself to adding onto the building. Since the site visit there have
been no additional conversations with the applicant. Staff plans to reach out to
the applicant to further discussion about alternatives to demolition.
• Statistical Report
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Public hearing and consideration of a Landmark Alteration Certificate application
to make improvements at the north end of Chautauqua Park, 900 Baseline Rd.,
including construction of a sidewalk on the south side of Baseline Road from 6th
Street to the King's Gate, construction of a sidewalk on the east side of Kinnikinic
Road into the park from Baseline Road, reconstruction of the drainage swale along
the east side of Kinnikinic Road, and installation of lighting at the trolley house and
arbor per Section 9-11-18 of the Boulder Revised Code 1981 (HIS2016-00068).
Ex-parte contacts
E.Budd, B. Butler, R. Pelusio, and F. Sheets made site visits.
F. Sheets also reviewed the swales at the LDRC.
C. Gray noted that Chautauqua was the first place she lived in Boulder and that
Susan Osborne, president of the Colorado Chautauqua Association (CCA) is a good
friend
Staff Presentation
J. Hewat, presented the case to the board
AQulicant's Presentation
Melanie Sloan, Transportation Planner,presented an overview and goals of the
project to improve pedestrian safety while honoring historic nature, to meet ADA
accessibility standards, and to provide improve lighting.
Brian Wiltshire, Project Manager, provided information during the questions and
answer portion of the process.
Public Hearing
Karl Anuta, 4840 Thunderbird Dr.,former Landmarks Board and CCA board
member, spoke in support of project, especially because of its limited scope. He
advised the board that their job was to ensure it (the application) meets the code, to
inquire if the walk south from Kings' Gate is ADA compliant in itself, and to ensure
the swale does not constitute approval for the whole district. He highlighted that
since Chautauqua is a National Register historic district, it is possible that non-
compliance with National standards can lead to it loosing status. An example of this
is when there was so much modification to History Colorado at 18th and Baseline
that it was removed from the National Register.
Tom Thorpe, 3815 Newport Ln., architect and planner, worked in boulder for 40
years, specializing in preservation for 7 years. He was a former Landmarks Board
member, and is now a CCA board member and Chair of Buildings and Grounds
Committee. Mr. Thorpe spoke in support of this current version.
Abby Daniels, 1200 Pearl St., Executive Director of Historic Boulder, welcomed the
two members and spoke in support of the project, acknowledging the responsive
revisions the project team made since the last Landmarks Board review(in February
2016). She impressed upon the board the importance of this, "Crown Jewel of
Boulder."
Kathryn Barth, 2940 20th St., Has researched online about swales in national parks,
finding that there was not a precedent for concrete underlayment to swales. Ms.
Barth expressed concern and encouraged the board to consider the inconsistency of
the ADA at the King's Gate then not ADA on the path head south toward the Dining
Hall.
Jeff Medanich, lives in Berthoud, Preservation and Facilities Manager at
Chautauqua, spoke about the approved test patch of the swale that was presented at
LDRC. He detailed the material would be permeable concrete below the stone, the
stone will be set in the concrete,with no grout between the stones to allow sediment
to fill in the gaps. J. Medanich also mentioned the plan was to re-use 75% of existing
swale stone. He pointed out ribbon course down the middle of the swale and that
this is predominant throughout the campus that they intend to match. Sighting that
the existing swales are sometimes used as sidewalks, and that they are currently in
poor condition and hazardous to walk on. He clarified that, there is no intention to
build more sidewalks.
Dorothy Riddle, 700 Grant Pl. asked if sidewalk on the east side of Kinnikinic
entrance would cut into existing plantings. She expressed that ADA at Kinikinnic is
unnecessary, as wheelchair users rely on handicapped parking further in the park.
Motion
On a motion by B. Butler seconded by R.Pelusio, the Landmarks Board voted and
approved (3-1, D.Yin absent, F. Sheets objecting, that she does not feel the plans for
changes at the entrance meet the district guidelines, she is concerned with the new
Queen's Gate path with no historical precedence, and she does not agree that there is
a need for a 5-foot wide concrete path along Kinikinnic).
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The applicant shall be responsible for ensuring that the development will be
constructed in compliance with the application dated 03/11/2016 on file in the
City of Boulder Planning Housing&Sustainability Department, except as
modified by these conditions of approval.
2. Prior to submitting a building permit application and receiving final issuance of
the Landmark Alteration Certificate, the applicant shall submit revised plans
showing:
a. A test patch of the proposed new concrete sidewalk for inspection by the
Landmarks design review committee (Ldre) to ensure consistency with
historic concrete in the historic district;
3. Prior to submitting a building permit application and receiving final issuance of
the Landmark Alteration Certificate, the applicant shall submit design revisions
and details as required above that shall be reviewed and approved by the
Landmarks design review committee (Ldre) 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 General Design Guidelines and the
Chautauqua Park Historic District Design Guidelines.
For areas outside the Historic District, R.Pelusio recommends that Public Works
looks closely at the radius of the comers at Kinnickinic and Baseline Roads,
evaluates the median vs bulb out in an effort to design a tighter turning radius
(to slow cars down) for a more pedestrian friendly entrance to Chautauqua.
B. Public hearing and consideration of revisions to the Downtown Urban Design
Guidelines, Section 1, The Downtown Historic District.
Staff Presentation
M. Cameron, presented the third round of revisions that will incorporate a change
that was requested by the City Council. For section M.G. Reduce the visual impact
of structured and surface parking lots, add the language under .1 that "surface
parking lots are discouraged" and renumber points after that.
Public Hearing
There were no public speakers for item.
Motion
On a motion by B. Butler, and seconded by E.Budd, the Landmarks Board
approved (4-0, D.Yin absent) that pursuant to the rulemaking procedures set forth
in Chapter 1-4,B.R.C. 1981, the Landmarks Board approve as to substance the
proposed revision to Section 1, "The Historic District," of the Downtown Urban
Design Guidelines, specifically Subsection 1.1,G., to include an additional guideline,
"Surface parking lots are discouraged," so that subsection will now read as follows:
1. Reduce the visual impact of structured and surface parking.
a. Surface parking lots are discouraged.
b. Parking structures should be compatible with the historic district, overall
block and adjacent buildings. All parking structures should be
architecturally screened and/or wrapped with an acceptable use.
c. Surface parking should be located to the rear of the property and screened
from view.
d. Pedestrian routes in structures and parking lots should be easily
identifiable and accessed,with clear visual connections to the sidewalks
and buildings.
7. MATTERS FROM THE LANDMARKS BOARD,PLANNING DEPARTMENT
A. Historic Resource Survey Plan Introduction-Ron Sladek, Tatanka Historical
Associates. He gave an overview to the grant-funded Historic Resource Survey
Plan,with a project update, purpose, and process. M. Cameron solicited two board
members to consider participation and attendance at meetings.
B. Canyon Boulevard Complete Street Study-Noreen Walsh, Senior Transportation
Planner. She introduced the Canyon Complete Streets with a public open house on
April 27, a joint board meeting on May 18, and a City Council Study Session on
May 31. R.Pelusio asked which boards are invited and N. Walsh mentioned LB,
PRAB, Transportation,DMC, and BDAB. C.Gray asked if there will be conceptual
designs at the open house and how did she get input for those designs. N. Walsh
responded that an internal working group was formed to create the strengths and
constraints of the area. E. Budd asked what the format of the open house. N. Walsh
responded that it will be an open house format,with feedback on the measures of
evaluation.The joint board meeting will provide time for board discussion.
C. Update Memo
D. Subcommittee Update
1) Outreach and Engagement
2) Potential Resources
8. DEBRIEF MEETING/CALENDAR CHECK
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:18 p.m.
Approved on [/1� 2016
Respectfully submitted,
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Chairperson