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CITY OF BOULDER
LANDMARKS PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES
September 3, 2003
Council Chambers
Municipal Building
1777 Broadway
6 p.m.
The following are the minutes of the September 3, 2003, City of Boulder Landmarks
Preservation Advisory Board meeting. A permanent set of these minutes and a tape recording
(maintained for a period of 7 years) is retained in Central Records (telephone: 303-441-3043).
You may also listen to the minutes via the City of Boulder website at:
www.ci. boulcler.co.us/planning/landmarks/agendas/September_3_03.htni
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Leslie Durgin, Vice-Chairperson, arrived 6:20 pm
Lisa Egger
Leland Rucker
Rory Salance, Chairperson
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Kent Stutsman (excused)
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Sue Ellen Harrison, City Attorney
Bohdy Hedgcock, Associate Planner
Ruth McHeyser, Long Range Planning Manager
Matt Russell, Intern
1. CALL TO ORDER
The roll having been called, Chairperson R. Salance declared a quorum, at 6:05 p.m. and
the following business was conducted:
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The board approved the minutes of the August 6, 2003 meeting, as amended.
3. REPORT ON LANDMARK ALTERATION AND DEMOLITION PERMITS
ISSUED AND PENDING.
There were no comments.
4. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
No one from the public addressed the board.
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5. ACTION ITEMS
A. Public hearing and consideration of a demolition permit application for the
structure located at 1719 Mapleton Avenue, pursuant to Section 10-13-23 for
buildings over fifty years. Owner: Chris Doran. (Continued from August 6, 2003
meeting)
Board ineinbers were asked to reveal any ex parte contacts they may have had on this
item. L. Rucker, L. Egger and R. Salance visited the site.
Public Hearing
Scott and Susan Allman, 1720 Bluff, Boulder, spoke in opposition.
Findings
The building proposed for demolition at 1719 Mapleton Avenue may have historical
significance based on the following findings:
1. The building may be eligible for individual landmark designation in that:
a) the building is a relatively unaltered example of working-class, vernacular wood-
frame houses found in Boulder in the late 19th century; and
b) the building is one of the oldest contributing elements of the potential Whittier
National Register Historic District.
2. The building contributes to the character of the neighborhood, a potential National
Register Historic .District.
3. The condition of the building and the estimated costs of repair are not unreasonable.
Motion
On a motion by L. Durgin, seconded by R. Salance, the Landmarks Preservation
Advisory Board recommended (3-1, L. Egger dissenting, K. Stutsman excused absent)
that City Council issue a stay of demolition for the building located at 1719 Mapleton
Avenue, for a period not to exceed 180 days from the day the permit application was
filed, adopting the staff memorandum with the findings listed above, in order to further
explore alternatives for the building.
B. Public hearing and consideration of a request to grant a Landmark Alteration
Certificate for construction of a rear addition for the property at 445 Pine, within
the Mapleton Hill Historic District. Owner: Greg Hansen
Board members were asked to reveal any ex-parte contacts they may have had on
this item. L. Rucker, L. E,gvc and R. Salance reviewed the plans at a Landmarks
Preservation Advisory Board Design Review Committee meeting.
Public Hearing
Tim Plass, 655 Maxwell, Boulder, spoke in opposition.
Jim Zoller, 444 Highland, Boulder, spoke in opposition.
Alan Fields, 436 Pine, Boulder, spoke in support.
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Findings
1. The proposed rear addition is compatible with the historic Preservation
Ordinance, in that it does not damage architectural features of the historic
building, does not adversely affect the special character of the district, and is
compatible with the character of the district in terms of architectural style and
detailing. It also generally conforms to the Mapleton Hill Design Guidelines.
2. The proposed front porch support brackets replace modern building elements that
are inappropriate with appropriate ones that are more in keeping with the style of
the historic home.
3. The proposed flagstone patio meets the Mapleton Hill Design Guidelines and is
appropriate.
Motion
On a motion by L. Durgin, seconded by L. Egger, the Landmarks Preservation
Advisory Board recommended (3-1, L. Rucker dissenting, K. Stutsman excused absent)
that City Council approve the request for a Landmark Alteration Certificate for the
construction of a rear addition, replacement of the existing front porch support
brackets, and the construction of a rear yard flagstone patio, adopting the staff
memorandum with the as findings listed above, based upon plans and other materials
submitted with this application. Any change Cram the current plans would require
a Landmark Alteration Certificate.
6. MATTERS FROM THE LANDMARKS BOARD, PLANNING DEPARTMENT,
AND CITY ATTORNEY
• 2003/04 Work Program
• Update on general code changes related to the designation process
• Update on 429 Spruce
7. DEBRIEF MEETING/CALENDAR CHECK
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
M Ily submitted,
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Heidi Str zt,%vski
LPAB Secretary
Appi-oved on October, 2003
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Igory / Salance
Chairperson
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