5B - Adoption of Finding of Facts for the 8.3.05 board approval of the installation of aluminum cladMEMORANDUM
September 7w, 2005
TO: Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board
FROM: Ruth McHeyser, Director of Long Range Planning
Matteo Moore, Historic Preservation Intern
James Hewat, Historic Preservation Planner
Chris Meschuk, Historic Preservation Planner
SUBJECT: Adoption of Findings of Fact for the Landmark Alteration
Certificate to install aluminum clad windows on the
previously approved new construction at 454 Highland
Avenue in the Mapleton Hill Historic District (HIS2005-
00144) This item was heard at the August 3~d, 2005 meeting.
STATISTICS:
1. Site: 454 Highland Avenue
2. Historic District: Mapleton Hill
3. Zoning: LR-E (Low Density Residential Established)
4. Applicant: Craig Willert
5. Date of Construction: c.2005.
6. Historic Name(s): N/A
7. Request: Installation of aluminum clad windows.
SUMMARY:
At the August 3, 2005 meeting, the board voted to approve the installation
of aluminum clad windows on the new construction as proposed and continue
adoption of findings of fact to their next meeting. In accordance with 10-13-15 (c)
of the Boulder Revised Code, written findings and conclusions must be adopted
by the board within thirty days of the hearing date unless mutually agreed upon
by the board and applicant. The next scheduled Board meeting (September 7~) is
thirty-two days from hearing date at which the applicarion was approved.
Attached is a letter from the applicant agreeing to a continuation beyond the
thirty day period (Attachment A).
FINDINGS OF FACT:
The decision to approve the instaIlation of aluminum clad windows on the
new construction at 454 Highland Avenue is consistent with the purposes and
standards of the Historic Preservation Ordinance in that:
Although not typically recommended, in this case, the proposed windows
are acceptable in terms of dimension, form, detailing, and weathering
properties such that they will not adversely affect the special character of
the Mapleton Hill District (10-13-18,(b)2, B.R.C).
2. In this case because of the quality of the materials, the proposed windows
will comply with section 6.1.1 Distinction from Historic Structures (New
Primary Structures) of the General Design Guidelines, adopted by the
Landmarks Board as Administrative Regulations, and the Historic
Preservation ordinance, Section 10-13-18,(b)3, of the Boulder Revised
Code.
ATTACHMENTS:
A: Letter from Craig Wfflert agreeing to a continuation of findings of fact
beyond the maximum 30 days period for adoption as stated in 10-13-15 (c)
B.R.C.
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Attachment A ~
From: Craig Willert <craig.willertQmac.com>
To: James Hewat <HewaWQa ci.boulder.co.us>
Date: 8/27/2005 10:05:43 AM
Subject: Re: Findings of fact for replacement windows
James,
Thanks for the note. It is fine to have a 30 day conGnuaGon in
order to document the findings next time the board would meet on
their regularly scheduled meeting.
Hope to see you sometime soon. Things are moving along nicely on
Highland.
Regards,
CNW
On Aug 19, 2005, at 4:05 PM, James Hewat wrote
> Dear Craig:
>
> As you know the Landmarks Board approved your proposal to install
> clad windows at 454 Highland. However, they did not adopt "findings
> of facY' regarding the decision at the meeting and are required to
> do so within 30 days of a decision. The next Board meeting is
> September 7th; 32 days from the August 3rd meeting. W ouid you agree
> to a continuation of the 30 period in order that the Board may
> adopt findings of fact at their September meeting?This is just a
> procedural requirement and will not affect your approval unless the
> 30 days lapse without you agreeing to a continuation.
>
> If you agree to a continuation, please repond to this e-mail
> stating that you do. If you don't agree to a continuation we will
> call a special Board meeting priar~b September~th to adopt the
> findings of fact.
>
> Sorry for this trouble.
>
> Let me know if you have questions.
>
> James Hewat
> Historic Preservation Planner
> City of Boulder
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