09.07.16 LB Minutes CITY OF BOULDER
LANDMARKS BOARD
September 7,2016
1777 Broadway, Council Chambers Room
6:00 p.m.
The following are the action minutes of the September 7, 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 6:00 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 of the August 3, 2016 board meeting.
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Alan Delamere, 525 Mapleton Ave., spoke in support of landmarking the Mapleton
Hospital site and in particular the smoke stake.
Kathryn Barth,2940 20th St., spoke in support of a public hearing to review the Landmark
Alteration Certificate for the Boulder Masonic Lodge/Museum of Boulder.
4. DISCUSSION OF LANDMARK ALTERATION AND DEMOLITION APPLICATIONS
ISSUED AND PENDING
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5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Public hearing and consideration of an application to designate the building and
property at 2935 191h St. as a local historic landmark,per Section 9-11-5 of the Boulder
Revised Code, 1981 (HIS2016-00169).Owner/Applicant: Estate of Albert and Eleanor
Bartlett
Ex-parte contacts
R. Pelusio made a site visit and lives in the neighborhood.
D.Yin did not make a site visit,but does go down the street frequently.
F. Sheets did not make a site visit, but has friends close by.
E. Budd, B.Butler, and H.Zuckerman has no ex-parte contacts.
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
Scott Youngman, 2935 191b St., is married to Lois Bartlett Youngman,Albert and
Eleanor's third of four daughters, spoke in support of landmark designation. Clarified
that the parcel had the option to subdivide the lot into three lots, and the trust chose to
honor Albert's contribution to open space by not subdividing the lot.
Kathryn Barth, 2940 20th St., spoke in support of a landmark designation of the building
and property.The house she lives in on 20th, was previously owned and lived in by the
Captain Clinton M. Tyler, the father of the original owner of 293519th St., Fred
Tyler.
Board Discussion
B.Butler noted that it is a beautiful building and that it will be protected for years to
come.E.Budd relayed that the architecture is informative, as well as the habitant's
influence in the community is a notable piece of history. F. Sheets mentioned that this
case meets the code for 9-11-1- and 9-11-2 and highlighted and quoted a part of the
memo that states that A.Bartlett was an advocate of sustainability,being an important
voice in Boulder for containing growth to maintain our quality of life here.Bartlett
explained how seemingly small continuing rates of growth lead to vast gains over time
causing massive demand on open space and resources.He argued that societies focus on
perpetual growth as a positive goal will inevitably lead to overconsumption and
disaster, no matter how small the rate of growth.He therefore advocated complete
sustainability by reaching a zero growth rate. D.Yin, shared the importance of
remembering Mr.Bartlett's efforts and contribution to Boulder.
Motion
On a motion by F. Sheets, and seconded by B. Butler, voted and approved (5-0) that the
Landmarks Board recommend that the city council designate the property at 2935 191h St.
as a local historic landmark, to be known as the Tyler-Monroe-Bartlett House, 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 September 7, 2016 as the
findings of the board.
B-. Withdrawn: Publie hearing an' ennsideFation Rf an application to designate the building
and property at 1420 Alpinen > l historic landmark; Seetion 9 115 of the
Boulder-Revised Code, 199; (14IS2016 00145).Owner-i Applieant: Kent and Mary YevAg
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C. Public hearing and consideration of a demolition permit for the house located at 2220
Bluff St., a non-landmarked building over 50 years old, pursuant to Section 9-11-23 of
the Boulder Revised Code, 1981 (HIS2016-00148). Owner/Applicant:Julie Bragg
Ex-parte contacts
B. Butler saw this case in the LDRC.
D.Yin saw this case in the LDRC and made a site visit.
R. Pelusio and F. Sheets a made site visit.
H. Zuckerman has no ex-parte contacts.
Staff Presentation
J.Hewat,presented the case to the board, with the staff recommendation that the
Landmarks Board issue a stay of demolition.
Applicant's Presentation
Julie Bragg, 857 W.Wood St., Chicago, IL, the applicant, was not in attendance.
Mike Craychee, 2228 Bluff St.,representative for the applicant, spoke in support of
demolition, foremost because the resident for a the last 10+years has left the house in
disrepair (before Ms. Bragg bought it this year).He shared that the foundation is cracked
and convex-bowing the floor particularly apparent in the kitchen, the south (the back of
the house)hipped addition has a gap from the main house, and the electrical is
ungrounded.
In rebuttal to Ms.Daniels input(below),Mr.Craychee agreed with Ms.Daniels'
eloquent story,however noted that it is 100 years later, the neighborhood and home
have progressed (with Google and Twitter located in the town) and it is not in a
historical district. The neighbors he has spoken with are not interested in landmarking
this house nor creating a district;sharing that the direct neighbors would like something
newer,nicer, and modern in its place.
Abby Daniels, 1200 Pearl St., Executive Director of Historic Boulder, spoke in support of
preserving this structure, especially because of modest nature of the house and the story
it represents is indicative of Boulder's humble,pioneer beings and cultural heritage.
Discussion
F. Sheets believes this case meets the 9-11-1 code for potential eligibility for individual
landmark and added that it does add to the character of the neighborhood. E. Budd
agrees with F. Sheets and also believes that no effort has been made to pursue
alternatives,nor have any projected costs to repair been investigated and reported. P.
Pelusio and B. Butler agreed with the previous. H.Zuckerman's thought about
vernacular architecture with questionable significance is that it's not necessary to
landmark all of them, as long as there is a physical representation of structures
landmarked/preserved.J. Hewat elaborated on options regarding preserving the house
and extending an addition to the back,especially because the house is on the front of a
large lot, relocating, and/or using tax credits. D.Yin agrees with most of the above,
except, disagrees with H.Zuckerman and believes in seeing an entire context instead of
just one sample of a style. R. Pelusio noted that the slope of the lot could contribute to
making a larger home without overshadowing the potentially preserved house.
Motion
On a motion by B.Butler, and seconded by D.Yin, voted and approved (5-0) that the
Landmarks Board issue a stay of demolition for the building located at 2220 Bluff St., for
a period not to exceed 180 days from the day the permit application was accepted by the
city manager, adopting the staff memorandum with the findings listed below, in order
to explore alternatives to demolition.
D. Public hearing and consideration of a demolition permit for the house located at 1723-25
151h St., a non-landmarked building over 50 years old, pursuant to Section 9-11-23 of the
Boulder Revised Code, 1981 (HIS2016-00212). Owner/Applicant: Regina Suffian/Tom
Jarmon
Ex-parte contacts
E. Budd and F. Sheets saw the case at the LDRC.
R. Pelusio and D.Yin made a site visit.
B. Butler had no ex-parte contacts.
Staff Presentation
J.Hewat, presented the case to the board,with the staff recommendation that the
Landmarks Board issue a stay of demolition.
Applicant's Presentation
Tom Jarmon, 6028 Olde Stage Rd.,applicant, spoke in support of demolition especially,
because the application was submitted and approved.To clarify, he said there is no
breezeway between the buildings, and they are two buildings joined.
Sandra Weeks, 8854 Pine Cone Ln., Niwot, general contractor, spoke in support of
demolition.With regard to the block, and the "arts and design district, Ms. Weeks notes
that the property is not in character with the neighborhood. She further referenced
letters of support from the commercial architecture residents' Adrian Spam, Jane at
Mosaic Architecture, Harvey Hine and others.Ms.Weeks brought up the low quality
condition of the house,lacking charm,noting the new and retrofitted windows, the deck
adjustments, metal railing, and the roof.With regard to the rear structure,she pointed
out that the upper part is made of asbestos and is not cupboard, the vinyl windows. Ms.
Weeks shared the estimated cost to remodel and restore is about$200 sq. ft. (roughly
about$800,000, not to mention bringing it up to code). Lastly, since this expired
application was previously approved, she would like to see it approved again.
Board Discussion
R. Pelusio believes the scale,use, and curb cut does not benefit the neighbor; the house
itself is charming, but not the rear building. B.Butler believes too much change has
happened to the house. F. Sheets believes relocating the house could be investigated,if
nothing else. E. Budd notes that there is some historic significance to the house, there is
little community support for demolition.H. Zuckerman opportunities for the house
without the front brick wall could offer some outdoor seating. D.Yin alluded to a
similar context of the preserved house on the Pearl Street next to Peace, Love, and
Chocolate where there is a mix of commercial units and a small historic home.
Motion
On a motion by F. Sheets, and seconded by D. Yin voted and approved (4-1,E. Budd
declining because, lack of eligibility of landmark and that it has been demolition
application has been approved before) that the Landmarks Board issue a stay of
demolition for the building located at 1723-2515th St., for a period not to exceed 180
days from the day the permit application was accepted by the city manager, adopting
the staff memorandum with the findings listed below, in order to explore alternatives to
demolition.
6. MATTERS FROM THE LANDMARKS BOARD, PLANNING DEPARTMENT
A. Update Memo
B. Subcommittee Update
1) Design Guidelines and Code Revisions
2) Outreach and Engagement
3) Potential resources
C. LDRC and call up process
D. Comprehensive Plan Update comments
E. Retreat agenda
F. Letter to City Council
7. DEBRIEF MEETING/CALENDAR CHECK
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m.
Approved on 2016
Respectfully submitted,
Chairperson