Item 2 - 4.3.2017 LB meeting minutes - DRAFT
CITY OF BOULDER
LANDMARKS BOARD
April 5, 2017
Chautauqua Community House, 900 Baseline Rd.
6:30 p.m.
The following are the action minutes of the April 5, 2017 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:
Eric Budd
William Jellick
Ronnie Pelusio
Fran Sheets, Vice Chair
Deborah Yin, Chair
Harmon Zuckerman, *Planning Board representative without a vote
STAFF MEMBERS:
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 6:32 p.m. and the
following business was conducted.
2. OATHS OF OFFICE FOR NEW BOARD MEMBERS
J. Hewat swore in newly-appointed Landmarks Board member W. Jellick and re-
appointed Landmarks Board member F. Sheets.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by D. Yin, seconded by F. Sheets, the Landmarks Board approved (5-0)
the minutes as amended of the March 1, 2017 Landmarks Board meeting minutes.
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Lisa Spalding, 1135 Jay St., spoke in support of the University Hill Commercial
District National Register Nomination, noting her experience as a founding member
of the University Hill Neighborhood Association, which promoted revitalizing the
commercial district to serve a broader population.
John Pavelich, 540 Manorwood Ln., Louisville, property owner of 1127 Broadway,
spoke in opposition of the University Hill Commercial District National Register
Nomination, due to the additional layer of review now or in the future.
4. DISCUSSION OF LANDMARK ALTERATION AND DEMOLITION
APPLICATIONS ISSUED AND PENDING
• Statistical Report
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS [audio part 1 at 00:15:20 to 01:46:00]
A. [15:30:00 audio minutes] Public hearing and consideration of a demolition permit
for the buildings located at 3131 7th St., non-landmarked buildings over 50 years
old, pursuant to Section 9-11-23 of the Boulder Revised Code, 1981 (HIS2016-
00325). Owner / Applicant: Margaret Freund / Ed Byrne
Ex parte contacts
R. Pelusio, F. Sheets, D. Yin, and H. Zuckerman had no ex parte contacts. W.
Jellick made site visit. E. Budd made site visit and serves on the Better Boulder
steering committee with the applicant, but they have not discussed the case.
Staff Presentation
M. Cameron presented the case to the board, with the staff recommendation that
the Landmarks Board issue a stay of demolition.
Applicant’s Presentation
Ed Byrne, 250 Arapahoe Ave., spoke in support of a demolition permit
application and answered questions from the Landmarks Board.
Public Comment
Mildred Benshoof, 215 Sunland St., Louisville, owned the house for 53 years
before selling it to the current owner. She spoke in support of demolition due to
the health issues due to mold and the deteriorating condition of the building.
Motion
On a motion by F. Sheets, and seconded by R. Pelusio, the Landmarks Board
voted (5-0) to issue a stay of demolition for the house and accessory building
located at 3131 7th St., for a period not to exceed 180 days from the day the permit
application was accepted by the city manager, as adjusted by the Tolling
Agreement, adopting the staff memorandum and the findings listed below, in
order to explore alternatives to demolition.
A 180-day stay period would expire on August 13, 2017.
B. [01:01:19 audio minutes] Public hearing and consideration of a demolition permit
for the building located at 1321 9th St., a non-landmarked building over 50 years
old, pursuant to Section 9-11-23 of the Boulder Revised Code, 1981 (HIS2017-
00059). Owner / Applicant: Thomas and Caroline Hoyt
Ex-parte contacts
R. Pelusio and H. Zuckerman had no ex parte contacts. W. Jellick made a sit
visit. D. Yin reviewed this in LDRC. E. Budd reviewed this in LDRC, made a site
visit, during which he saw Waylon Lewis. They did not discuss the case. F.
Sheets reviewed the application at an LDRC meeting in 2015 and passes by the
property regularly.
Staff Presentation
M. Cameron presented the case to the board, with the staff recommendation that
the Landmarks Board issue a stay of demolition.
Applicant’s Presentation
Tom and Caroline Hoyt, 1315 9th St., owner/applicant, presented the project to
the board and answered questions from the Landmarks Board.
Public Comment
Waylon Lewis, 838 University Ave., addressed the board, stating that his interest
was in retaining the historic character of the block and was generally curious
about the review process. He did not specifically speak in support or opposition
of the application.
Motion
On a motion by E. Budd, and seconded by W. Jellick, the Landmarks Board
voted (3-2, W. Jellick and R. Pelusio opposed) to issue a stay of demolition for
the house located at 3131 7th St., for a period not to exceed 120 days from the day
the permit application was accepted by the city manager, adopting the staff
memorandum and findings, in order to explore alternatives to demolition.
A 120-day stay period would expire on July 12, 2017.
6. MATTERS FROM THE LANDMARKS BOARD, PLANNING DEPARTMENT,
AND CITY ATTORNEY [audio part 2 at 00:0:00 to 01:46:00]
A. University Hill Historic District, National Register of Historic Places Nomination
presented by J. Hewat.
B. Update Memo
The board agreed to nominate 800 Arapahoe Ave., 603 Highland Ave. and 1537
Pearl St. for historic preservation awards.
7. DEBRIEF MEETING/CALENDAR CHECK
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:39 p.m.
Approved on _______________, 2017
Respectfully submitted,
____________________________, Chairperson