06.01.16 LB Minutes CITY OF BOULDER
LANDMARKS BOARD
June 1,2016
1777 Broadway, Council Chambers Room
6:00 p.m.
The following are the action minutes of the June 1, 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
Fran Sheets
*Liz Payton, *Planning Board representative without a vote
Ronnie Pelusio, 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 D.Yin declared a quorum at 6:03 p.m. and
the following business was conducted.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by B.Butler, seconded by E. Budd, the Landmarks Board approved (3-0, R.
Pelusio absent and D. Yin absent from the April 6 meeting)the minutes as amended of
the April 6, 2016 board meeting.
3. SELECTION OF LANDMARKS BOARD CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR POSITIONS
4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
• Karl Anuta, 4840 Thunderbird Dr.,former Landmarks Board and CCA board
member, spoke in support of the project. He brought to attention a letter of April
11, 2016 from History Colorado to Andrea McGimsey, Executive Director,
Colorado Chautauqua Association, regarding 71717« Street.
• Abby Daniels, 1200 Pearl St., Executive Director of Historic Boulder,spoke in
support of placing a stay-of-demolition on the property at 71717th St.,
highlighting its unique International Style. Ms. Daniels, on behalf of Historic
Boulder, offered any assistance with exploring all possible alternatives to
demolition in an effort to have a meaningful dialog about the options. She
requested the board consider an initiation hearing to continue to explore
opportunities to save this building.
• Stephanie Brennan,trustee and conservator for the applicant, Graziana
Lazzarino, P.O. Box 17850, Boulder, 80308, spoke in support of lifting the stay-of-
demolition. She noted it would cost over$400,000 to repair the house. Ms.
Brennan noted the severe damage in many areas of the house including
structural damage and toxic mold. These repairs would require exterior
alterations that would leave very few original features.
5. DISCUSSION OF LANDMARK ALTERATION AND DEMOLITION
APPLICATIONS ISSUED AND PENDING
• Statistical Report
• 71717th St.Stay-of-Demolition Expires July 3,2016. On a motion by D. Yin,
seconded by F. Sheets, the Board voted 4-0 in favor of holding an initiation to
consider landmark designation for the property at 717171h street.
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7. MATTERS FROM THE LANDMARKS BOARD, PLANNING DEPARTMENT
A. Update on the Chautauqua Access Management Plan by City of Boulder's Susan
Connelly, Deputy Director, Community Vitality and Lisa Smith, Communication
Specialist, Community Vitality
B. Mark Rodman, Preservation Technical Services Manager, History Colorado
provided information about resources, obligations, and learning opportunities
available through History Colorado. Mr. Rodman's role at this meeting was to
evaluate this board's process.
C. Historic Resource Survey Plan update by M. Cameron and J. Hewat.
D. On a motion by D.Yin, seconded by E. Budd,voted to form a subcommittee,
with volunteers, F. Sheets and B.Butler,for the CCA's CLA revision.
E. Update Memo
F. Update from the Planning Board via L. Payton.
8. DEBRIEF MEETING/CALENDAR CHECK
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
Approved on' 2016
Res ectfully submitted,
` , Chairperson