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Mazch 7, 2007
MEMO:
This memo is in response to the email from James Hewat sent March 6, 2007 at 7:06 pm
MST requesting a review of the dimensions of the neighboring houses' widths on the
submitted site plan and the height of the south house on the elevation sketches.
After returning to the site with measuring devices (tape measure and digital laser
measuring device) the following are deviations to the site plan and sketched elevation:
The south property at 2241 4`h Street has a front elevation width of +,/- ;2', not 3T as is
drawn on the site plan. The submitted elevation sketch was drawn correctly with a width
of 32' at the front face of the house; elements 20' behind the front of the house were
omitted for drawing clarity. In the email mentioned above Mr. Hewat states that the
homeowner represents that the roof height is 22'-6', as measured at the northeast corner.
The submitted elevation sketch was drawn showing the roof height as 28'. The reading
from the digital measuring device indicated 26'. As for the 22'-6" measurement, it might
be true for the lower roof on the north side.
The site plan for the north property at 2305 4`" Street was drawn showing the width of the
house as 40' (footprint taken from ciry aerial topo map.) After field verification the
actual width is closer to +/- 34'. This revised width was estimated by counting the
number of bricks in a row and multiplying by one brick's length. The submitted sketch
elevation for this house show the width to be 32' and should be drawn at 34' in width.
All neighboring measurements aze correct to our best knowledge and cannot be more
accurately measured without a professional survey of both properties. We are submitting
a revised site plan and east elevation sketch with the new corrected dimensions additional
elevation information pertaining to the south house.
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Ryan & Katherine Mclntyre
420 Pine Street
Boulder, CO 80302
Members of the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board
c/o Mr. James Hewat
Historic Preservation Planner and
Staff Liaison, Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board
Park Central Building
1739 Broadway, 3rd fl
Boulder, CO 80302
CC:
Tom Higley and Nanette Beall
805 Maxwell Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
Re: Public hearing and consideration of a/andmark alteration certificate to
remove the roof, remode/ a non-contributing house and add a 2,490 sq. ft.
second-story addition at 2299 4th Street in the Mapleton Hil/ historic
district, per 9-11-18 of the Boulder Revised Code (HIS2007-00028)
Applicant: Harvey Hine Owner.~ Thomas K Higley
Members of the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board:
We are writing to voice our support for the proposed remodel of 2299 4`n
Street in the Mapleton Hill historic district. We are familiar with the
property and live less than one block away on Pine Street between 4'h and
5ih. We know that the structure is a modern one, and have toured the
property, spoken with the owners Tom and Nanette and the architect
Harvey Hine, who is a weN-respected professional with a reputation for
doing great work with modern architecture.
We support Tom, Nanette and Narvey's vision and efforts to build a
second story addition that will be true to the vision of the original house
and believe they will tailor the construction to cause the addition to both
contribute to the surrounding neighborhood and to maintain the original
architectural style of the home, as recommended by the General Design
Guidelines and the Mapleton Hill Historic District Design Guidelines.
Finally, we would like to mention that while we respect and appreciate the
need for historic preservation in general and historic preservation in the
Mapleton Hill District in particular, we are not in favor of a regulatory
approach that subjects even modern buildings, constructed "outside the
period of significance" to the same scrutiny and standards as are applied
to historic structures.
In our opinion, there are numerous homes in the Mapleton district that are
not historically significant, nor are they architecturally interesting or
aesthetically pleasing, and we would hope that a flexible policy concerning
these homes will lead to an overall improvement in the neighborhood over
time that will benefit all members of the community.
Inflexible policies with respect to homes that are clearly not historic can
also unfairly and negatively impact the equity value in these homes,
depriving long-time owners of the equity appreciation in their properties
when potential new buyers learn that renovations on these properties may
be impossible or require enduring a protracted and expensive process.
One again, we believe this is a project worth supporting that will contribute
to the neighborhood and preserve the original architectural style, and we
encourage the Members of the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board to
approve this project.
Sincerely,
Ryan Mclntyre, 420 Pine Street
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Mazch 3, 2007
Members of the Landmazks Preservation Advisory Board
C/O James Hewat
Pazk Central Building
1739 Broadway, 3'~ Floor
Bouider, CO 80302
CC: Thomas Higley & Nanette Beall
RE: Public heazing and consideration of a landmazk altercation certificate to remove roof,
remodel a non contributing house and add a 2490 sq ft second story addition at 2299 4`~'
Street in the Mapleton Hill historic district, per 9-11-18 of the Bouider revised code
(his2007-00028) Applicant Harvey Hine: Owner: Thomas Higley
Dear Mr. Hewat and Members of the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board,
I am writing on behalf of Thomas Higley and Nanette Beall.
I purchased 814 Maswell Avenue in 1995, and was living there when they moved in
across the street to 805 M~well. Over the past several years, I have come to know them
not only personally and professionally, but to value their commitment to the Boulder
community and the Mapleton Hill historic district.
I am fatniliaz with the house at 2299 4`~ street, and have seen the plans drawn by their
architect Harvey Hine. I have full co~dence that the renovation that they are proposing
at 2229 4~' Street will not only enhance and maintain the original modem azchitectural
style of the house, but will be in keeping with the overall standards of the neighborhood
and respectful of the character of the district.
Please feel free to contact me at any time with any additional questions you may have.
Thank you for your time,
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Heidi Joyce - Fwd: Support for 2299 4th Landmark Alteration
Certifcate
From: Timothy Plass
To: James Hewat
Date: 3/5/2007 5:25 PM
5ubject: Fwd: Support for 2299 4th Landmark Alteration Certificate
Begin forwarded message:
From: Ryan Mclntyre •
Date: Maroh 5, 2007 1[:16:38 AM MST
To: 4wolass@aol.com>, domay~mayyin-architecture.c_o.m>, ~kornblumnC~qwest net>,
<kwatson~frii.com>, <lerucker~comcast.net>
Cc: Tom Higley atom~tomhigiey.com>, Katherine Mclntyre <kmcintyre~stanfordalumni.org>, Ryan Mclnryre
<ryan(~mobiusvc.com>, <nanettomato~~hoo.com>
Subject: Support for Y299 4th Landmark Afteretion Certificate
Dear Neighbors,
We live about a block away from 2299 4th Street on Pine Street, just off of 4th, are familiar with
the neighborhood and have toured the property at 2299 4th owned by Tom Higley and Nanette
Beall and have examined the architedurel plans and drewings and discussed their goals for the
proposed project with then.
We believe that Tom & Nanette have worked diligently and in good faith in cooperetion with
their architect Harvey Hine to improve upon 2299 4th in a way that is consistent with the
original design intent of tTre house that also incorporates elements of the Historic Distrid's
vernacular in the design as well.
This is a single story home built in 1970 on a block surrounded by much larger two story
houses. And to us, it is also clear that that side of 4th Street has a different charader than the
rest of the Mapleton Hill Historic District. The proposed changes to the house will be done in an
aesthetically pleasing manner and serve simply to bring the home up to the the standards of the
other houses around it.
We are also aware that a few members of the community have made efforts to organize
opposition to what seems to us a reasonable proposal. It is oRen that case that a small minority
of individuals who are vocal in their opposition to a proposal can have undue impact on a
decision-making process. As such, we wish to voice our support in favor of the approval of the
Landmark Alteration Certificate for 2299 4th Street.
Best,
Ryan & Katherine McIntyre
420 Pine Street
Boulder, CO 80302
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Heidi Joyce - Fwd: 2299 4th Support
From:
To:
Date:
Subject:
Attachments:
Timothy Plass
James Hewat
3/5/2007 5:26 PM
Fwd: 2299 4th Support
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Jason Mendelson" cj
Date: March 3, 2007 624:51 rm ma ~
To: <lerucker~comcast.net>, <kwatson~frii.com>, <komblumn~qwest.net>, <lomay~mav-vin-
architecture.com>, <lwplass~aol.com>
Subject: 2299 4th Support
Landmarks Board,
I wanted to email you to give Tom Higley support in his bid to add
his planned addition at 2299 4~' street. I've reviewed the site and the
plans and fully support him and Nanette.
Please see the attached letter.
Best,
Jason
March 3, 2007
Members of the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board
Go Mr. James Hewat
Historic Preservation Planner and
Staff Liaison, Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board
Park Central Building
1739 Broadway, 3rd fl
Boulder, CO 80302
Re: Public hearing and consideration of a landmark alteration certificate to remove the roof, remodel a
non-contributing house and add a 2,490 sq. ft. second-story addition at 2299 4th Street in the Mapleton
Hill historic district, per 9-11-18 of the Boulder Revised Code (HIS2007-00028) Applicant: Harvey Hine
Owner.~ Thomas K. Higley
From: Jason Mendeison
453 Pine St, Boulder, CO 80302
I am familiar with the Higley property and have reviewed the proposed plans. I live in the same
neighborhood as the propecry and am familiar with the modern building at the site. I'm writing in support
of Mr. Higley's proposed modifications of his home at 2299 4~" Street.
Specifically, I support the pian for an addition of a 2ntl story to the b~ilding and I think their plan preserves
the original architectural style of the building and respects the overall character of the neighborhood.
Sincerely,
1 ~
Jas n A. Mendelson
Cc: Tom Higley & Nanette Beall
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Heidi Joyce - Fwd: 2299 4th Street
From: Timothy Plass
To: James Hewat
Date: 3/5/2007 5:27 PM
Subject: Fwd: 2299 4th Street
Begin forwarded message:
From: °Craig Willert'
Date: March 5, 2007 t0:5u:26 AM MST
To: derucker~comcast.neb, akwatson~fni.com>, <komblum~gwest.neb, doamy~may-vin-
architecture.com>, dwplass~aol.com>
Subject: 2299 4th Street
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Greetings,
I am writing to confirm my support for the application to renovate the property at 2299 4~'
street.
While the architectural style is not to my taste, I do believe that the applicant is working
within the historic guidelines - both in adhering to the structures original architectural style
and in appropriate mass and density.
Further, I dislike the current street appeazance of the home, and would welcome the
additional presence that the addition will provide.
I wanted to write as it is likely I will not be able to appeaz in person. We have a couple of
little ones that need to be put to bed on schedule - and my wife and I cannot both attend.
Good ]uck on your deliberations.
Craig Willert
454 Highland Ave.
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Heidi Joyce - Fwd: [MapletonHillNeighborhood] 2299 4th
From: Timothy Plass
To: James Hewat
Date: 3/5/2007 5:27 PM
Subject: Fwd: [MapletonHillNeighborhood] 2299 4th
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Thomas Higley"
Date: March 4, 2007 11:02:46 PM MST
To: MapletonHi{INeighborhood~yahoogrouos com
Subjed: [MapletonHillNeighborhood] 2299 4th
Reply-To: MapletonHillNeighborhood~vahoogroups com
Hello Catherine et al. Recent Activi
Per Catherine's request, I have attached a copy of the New Member
east elevation for the proposed renovation at 2299 4th. Visit Your
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It may also be worthwhile to provide some SPONSOREI
background and outline a few key features of this LINKS
project. First, the existing structure at 2299 4th is not
an historic structure. It was built in 1970, outside . Culture
the "period of significance" referenced in the General change
Design Guidelines and the Mapleton Hill Historic • Hill
District Design Guidelines. City staff has also countrv
concluded that the building is not a"significant . Hill
newer" building. The structure at 2299 4th is, countrv
therefore, a"non-contributing" structure from the real estat
perspective of both the GDG and the MHHDDG. • Ma letor
real estat
We are aware that some people in the neighborhood . Beacon
believe that all construction in the Historic District hill
ought to embrace and replicate the architectural styles
that prevailed during the "period of significance." Got Yodel?
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whether this modern construction is entirely new or an
addition (as in our case) to an existing non-historic
building. While this may seem to some to be a
reasonable view, it is not the view supported in the
language of the GDG or the MHHDDG.
The building at 2299 4th was commissioned by Bob &
Helen Davis and designed, at least in part, by the
architect Gale Ables. We have a deep appreciation for
Bob & Helen and a genuine respect for what Bob &
Helen and Gale Ables tried to do with this home.
Section 5.3 of the GDG, "Additions to Non-Historic
Structures in Historic Districts" states:
Alterations to non-contributing buildings built in a
recognizable architectural style should preserve and
respect that style.
The recognizable architectural style of the building at
2299 4th is Modern, and that is the style our design is
meant to preserve and respect. To remake the home in
a"faux old" style would be disrespectful both to the
existing architecture of the structure at 2299 4th and
also to those homes in the district that represent such
wonderful examples of the architecture that the
District and the Landmarks Preservation Advisory
Board were created to preserve.
Several provisions in the GDG and MHHDDG speak
direclty to the issue of additions to non-historic
structures or new construction in the context of the
character of the neighborhood, and I will make
reference to two of them here. The first, from the
Section 6.1 of the GDG, "Distinction from Historic
Structures" states:
The replication of historic architecture in new
construction is inappropriate, as it can create a false
historic context and blur the distinction between old
and new buildings. While new structures must be
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compatible with the historic context, they must also be
recognizable as new construction.
The second, from Section U of the MHHDDG, states:
While new construction should fit into the character of
the Mapleton Hill Historic District, there is no intent
to require historic imitation. It is appropriate that new
designs incorporate the elements that contribute to the
character of the District, such as overall mass,
rooflines, windows, porches, front entries, etc.
However, innovative ways of incorporating such
elements and modern expressions of detailing are
strongly encouraged.
Finally, we have seen the fliers distributed in the
neighborhood that describe this project as
nearly "6,000 square feet." In fact, the finished square
feet above grade (not includang the basement) totals
about 4,300 square feet and is quite appropriate for a
lot of more than 11,000 square feet surrounded by
wonderful homes that are themselves quite substantial
in size.
Again, we hope this helps, and we welcome any
questions anyone may have.
Wann regards,
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Tom Higley
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Heidi Joyce - Fwd: Support for 2299 4th Street modification
From: Timothy Plass
To: James Hewat
Date: 3/5/2007 5:28 PM
Subject: Fwd: Support for 2299 4th Street modification
Begin forwarded message:
From: i
Date: March 4, 2007 10:07:51 PM MST
To: IeruckerC~comcast.net, kwatsonC~frii.com, kornblumnC~3qwest.net, lomay@may-yin-architecture.com,
TW Plass Q aol.com
Subject: Support for 2299 4th Street modification
I am writing to the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board to urge you
to support the renovation plans for 2299 4th Street. My husband and I
have lived in Boulder for 15 years and recently moved into a newly
constructed home. During the site selection I traveled throughout
Boulder for three years Iooking at properties and neighborhoods
searching for what would constitute a good match between
architectural design and compatibility with surrounding homes. I've
seen good matches and bad matches.
As proposed, the modification for 2299 4th Street definitely presents a
good match. The existing residence compliments the surrounding
homes, and as drawn, the new plans will be consistent with the current
design. Forth Street has a variety of home styles including the modern
home existing on the property. Proposed alterations will not detract
from the house or the neighborhood. For this reason I urge members
of the Landmarks Preserving Advisory Board to approve the
renovation plans.
Regards,
Diane Rosenthal
Diane Rosenthal
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Heidi Joyce - Fwd: 5upport for 2944 4th Street Addition
From: Timothy Plass
To: James Hewat
Date: 3/5/2007 5:28 PM
Subject: Fwd: Support for 2944 4th Street Addition
Begin forwarded message:
From: Dan Friedlander
Date: March 4, 2007 6:03:33 PM nna i
To: <hewaj~bouldercolorado.govThis>
Cc: deruck _r_~comcast.neb, <kwatson~frs.com>, akornbiumn~qwest.neb, <lomay~mav_y_in-
architecture.com>, <twplassC~?aol.com>
Subject: Support tor 2944 4th Street Addition
Dear Landmark Board,
I have looked at the plans for 2944 4th Street and am very
impressed by both
their architectural and site sensitivity. It is clear that a great deal of
effort has been invested to remodel in a manner that is both
functional and
an asset for the neighborhood. I urge you support this project.
Sincerely,
Dan Friedlander
(303) 499-0300
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From: Timothy Plass
To: James Hewat
Date: 3/5/2007 5:28 PM
Subject: Fwd: 2299 4th Street
Begin forwarded message:
From: 'Marcus A. Martin" ~
Date: March 4, 2007 420:73 rna M~ i
To: IeruckerC~comcast.net, kwatson~frii.com, kornbium~awest net, loamv~mav-vin-architecture com,
twolass~aol.com
Cc: Paula JK Martin <
SubJect: 2299 4ih Street
Reply-To:
TO: Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board
We live at 522 Highland Avenue. We will not be able to attend the
March 7th hearing
concerning the proposed addition to the above-referenced property.
However, we wanted
to state our objection to the size of the proposed alteration, which
based on our
review of plans we believe is not appropriate as it will overwhelm
the existing
historic structures in both mass and scale.
Further, we are concerned that the site drawings of the proposed
alteration are not
accurate and do not properly reflect the true scale and size of the
project. We
believe the drawings attempt to minimize the actual mass and scale
of the proposed
project.
You may contact us at (303) 442-3950 if you have any questions.
Thank you.
Marcus & Paula Martin
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From: Timothy Plass
To: James Hewat
Date: 3/5/2007 5:29 PM
Subject: Fwd: Landmark alteration Certificate
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Elizabeth Flanagan" •
Date: March 3, 2007 4:38:17 rM MST
To: <lerucker~comcast.net>, <kwatsonQfrii.com>, <kornblum~awesi net>, <loamk@may-vin-
architecture.com>, <iwolass~aol.com~, <hewat~boluldercolorado.aov>
Cc: "'Nanette" <nanettomato~yahoo.com>, "Tom Higley'" dom~vaultalliance.com>, "Howard Diamond"
<hdiamond C~J egartnersolutions.com>
Subject: Landmark alteretion Certificate
Dear neighbors,
As home owners on 4U' street in Boulder, we take seriously the character of our
neighborhoods, and are very interested in the things that make Boulder special. On
the other hand, we get annoyed when people use community character as an excuse to
protect self-interest.
We recently received the hand-out about the proposed renovation of 2299 4U' Street
After reading the cover letter we assumed one of our historic homes was being gutted
to be replaced by some monstrosity which would overwheim the neighborhood and
destroy the special tlavor of the Mapleton Hill neighborhood. Instead of reacting too
quickly, we decided to try and find out what was really being proposed so we could
understand the facts of the situation.
Imagine our surprise to learn that the house in question was actually built in 1970,
that the renovation being proposed would be consistent with the current "tlavor" of
the house, aad that the new total square footage of the home would be consistent with
the houses around it.
We are glad we didn't have a knee jerk reaction against this proposal without
considering the reality of the proposal. It is obvious that some of the people opposing
this renovation are doing so because of self-interest, but using the guise of
neighborhood impact.
Based on this, we decided to take the time to write to you in support of the proposal
for the remodel of 2299 4th street. Opposition to change of any kind without
justification makes no sense for our city or our community.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Flanagan Diamond & Howard S Diamond
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3084 4U' Street
Boulder, Colorado 80302
Elizabeth Flanagan Diamond, CMT
3084 4th St.
Boulder, CO 80304
303 6012080
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From: Timothy Plass
To: James Hewat
Date: 3/5/2007 5:29 PM
Subject: Fwd: [MapletonHillNeighborhood] Intro; 2299 4th Street;
Landmarks Board Meeting
Begin forwarded message:
From: Andy Horning <<
Date: March 3, 20071G.~i: ia r~m nnsi
To: MapletonHillNeighborhood~vahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [MapletonHillNeighborhood] Intro; 2299 4th Street; Landmarks Board Meeting
Repty-To: MapletonHillNeighborhood~yaho_ogr~u sp com
xi Tom,
This is off-line...thanks for writing to the group as it provides an altemative take
on the package we received on our doorsteps yesterday opposing your design. I live
at 437 Highland Avenue and have gone thmugh the historic district review process
to tear down a~ old garage and build a new one...I know it can be a long and
frustraring process at times.
Anyway, I don't really have any problems with the new design regarding its height
etc. but I do wonder why not just tear the building down since it wasn't built in a
period of significance, as the board notes, and build something tl~at connects with
the neighborhood mare. See the house on the southwest corner of Sth and
Highland. Thoughts?
Thanks Tom!
Andy and Genny Horning
437 Highland Avenue
Boulder, CO 80302
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From: Timothy Plass
To: James Hewat
Date: 3/5/2007 5:29 PM
Subject: Fwd: [MapletonHillNeighborhood] Intro; 2299 4th Street;
Landmarks Board Meeting
Begin forwarded message:
From: Caiherine Schweiger
Date: March 3, 2007 12:39:30 PM MST
To: <MapletonHillNeighborhood~yahoogrouqs com>
Subject: Re: [MapletonHillNeighborhood] Intro; 2299 4th Street; Landmarks Board Meeting
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From: Timothy Plass
To: James Hewat
Date: 3/5/2007 5:30 PM
Subject: F~d: [MapletonHillNeighborhood] Intro; 2299 4th Street;
Landmarks Board Meeting
Begin forwarded message:
From: 'Tom Higley"
Date: March 3, 2007 a: i a:n Hnn nn~ i
To: MapletonHillNeighborhood~yahoogrouos.com
Subject: [MapletonHfllNefghborhood] Intro; 2299 4th Street; Landmarks Board Meeting
Reply-To: MaoletonHillNeighborhood_C~3yahooarouns.com
Hello. My name is Tom Higley, and I'd like to introduce myself to the RECENT ACTIVITY
group. We live in the Mapleton Hill Historic District on Maxwell
Avnenue in a home we purchased in 2002. We very much love the Mapleton New Members
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Recently, we purchased the property at zz99 4th Street, and our
application for alteration is scheduled for a hearing of the full Film it. Change the
Landmarks board at 6 pm on May ~th in Ciry Council Chambers (1T/~ world.
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From: Timothy Plass
To: James Hewat
Date: 3/5/2007 5:30 PM
Subject: Fwd: [MapletonHillNeighborhood] FW: Mapleton Hill
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From: "Susan Schulte"
To: "James Hewat"
Date: 3/5/2007 6:52 PM
Subject: 2299 4th
James,
James,
OK, so I am told that the surveyors would have done the measuring to determine
the height from lowest point of grade. I trust they did their job.
But... can you please tell me where I can get a copy of the solar calculations?
Thanks,
Susan
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From: Timothy Plass
To: James Hewat
Date: 3/5/2007 7:16 PM .
Subject: Fwd: Landmark Alteration 2299 4th Street in the Mapleton Hill
Historic District
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From:"DeanJohnson"•
Date: March 5, 2007 7:1,,.,,.. rm nnS i
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Subjed: Landmark Alteration 2299 4th Street in the Mapleton Hill Historic District
Dear Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board members:
We live on Highland Avenue one block from the proposed addition. We feel that neither the modem
architectural style nor the overvvhetming size of the addition fits in with the overall historic character of
our neighborhood.
Dean and Christina Johnson
Dean M. Johnson dmiohnsonsr@comcast.net
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From: Timothy Plass
To: James Hewat
Date: 315/2007 7:42 PM
Sub,ject: Fwd: [MapletonHillNeighborhood] Re: 2299 4th Street;
Landmarks Board Meeting
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From: °Thomas Higley"
Date: Maroh 5, 2007 7:~~..,~. ~ ~~~ i.~.,,
To: MaoletonHillNeiqhborhood~yahoo~roups.com
Subject: Re: [MapletonHillNeighborhood] Re: 2299 4th Street; Landmarks Board MeMing
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I'm happy that people care enough about the neighborhood to become so involved
in this discussion. It's clear that someone has gone to a great deal of trouble to try
to create a visual representation of our plan.
Marije is right that these drawings include some of the basic elements in our
design. Unfortunately, they are also missing some very fundamental components.
For example, the design reflected in these drawings leaves out the porch and door
that are such a large part of Harvey Hine's genius in reconciling what is clearly the
renovation of a modern structure (in a manner that respects and preserves that
architectural style) with the more tradirional elements ( e.g., porch and front
facing door) found in most of the homes in the Historic District. Please note the
east elevation that I supplied in an earlier post to this list.
Thanks again for taking the time to comment and participate in this process. And I
do hope those of you who are able will plan to attend the Landmazks Board
meering on Wednesday, March 7, beginning at 6 pm (i~7~7~7 Broadway, City Council
Chambers). In that session more illustrarions of the project will be available,
including (we hope) an animarion that provides a much clearer view of the
proposed renovation from multiple angles.
Warm regards,
-T
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!Hello everyone,
Tote:
I agree with Tom that visuals are helpful in this matter. Here are a
icouple more perspectives. We did our best to make an accurate
~model,
;going off the architectural drawings that were provided. I think Tom
will agree that this is very close to his design.
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From: Timothy Plass
To: James Hewat
Date: 3/5/2007 7:42 PM
Subject: Fwd: [MapletonHillNeighborhood] Re: 2299 4th Street;
Landmarks Board Meeting
Begin forwarded message:
From: Catherine Schweiger
Date: March 5, 2007 728:16 rnn nna i
To: <MapletonHillNeighborhood~yahoogroups com>
Subject: Re: [MapletonHillNelghborhood] Re: 2299 4th Street; Landmarks Board Meeting
Reply-Ta: M~IetonHillNeighborhood(~?yahooarouos.com
Thanks for sending out the "3-D" images. They cleared up a question I had
about where the second story addition started.
Now I have a question about setbacks: Because the existing structure sits so
close to the street, is it OK to build on top of that structure even though the
existing garage doesn't meet set back requirements (at least I don't think it
does)?
Catherine S
On 3/5/07 6:44 PM, "Marije terEllen-Flaherty"
Hello everyone,
I agree with Tom that visuals are helpful in this matter. Here
are a
couple more perspectives. We did our best to make an accurate
model,
going off the architectural drawings that were provided. Ithink
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From: Timothy Plass
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Date: 3/5/2007 9:40 PM
Subject: Fwd: 2299 4th Street
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Subject: 2299 4th Street
Dear Board members,
We have just completed a renovation of 541 Highland and have
reviewed the plans for 2299 4th street. This is a contemporary home
with modern bones, and the plans are wonderfully true to that
property. As a neighbor, we support the plans as they are currently
presented.
Christopher J. Centeno, M.D.
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From: Timothy Plass
To: James Hewat
Date: 3/5/2007 9:41 PM
Subject: Fwd: [MapletonHillNeighbarhood] Re: 2299 4th Street;
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From: Ted Guggenheim
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Date: 3/5/2007 9:56 PM
Subject: 2299 4th Alteration Request
CC:
Dear Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board,
We are the residents of 2424 4t St., owners of the home since 1996. We are
very familiar with the property at 2299 4th St. and while the home may not
have been built during a traditionally, "historically relevant" period, there is
in fact a great tradition of modern homes built during that time both in
Boulder and throughout the country. It is our opinion that the new owners of
the property, fortunately, have a great appreciation for the architecture of that
period and should be celebrated for that.
The due diligence and thoughtfulness that they have applied to the redesign
of the home is possibly unprecedented and should be encouraged by the
historical board for that fact alone. The proposed scale of the modification
appears appropriate to the lot and original footprint. The proposed design
conforms with many other recently modified homes in our neighborhood, as
well as, the connected properties.
We applaud the notion that the "history" of homes did not occur between
1850 and 1950, and wholly endorse the modification requested by the
homeowners, in order to update the property to that of a more adequate space,
as many area homeowners have recently realized. The fact that the
homeowners are embracing the original architecture and not asking
to "scrape" the house to build a psuedo-traditional home is a wonderful
concept that we wholly embrace.
With respect,
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From: Timothy Plass
To: James Hewat
Date: 3/6/2007 7:56 AM
Subject: Fwd: [MapletonHillNeighborhood) Re: 2299 4th Street;
Landmarks Board Meeting
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Thomas Higley"
Date: March 5, 2007 10. ~ ~.~~ ~~.~ ~.....
To: MapletonHillNeighborhood~kahooyrou~s.com
Subject: Re: [MapletonHillNelghborhoodj Re: 2299 4th Street; Landmarks Board Meeting
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Hi Chris and Jen,
Nanette and I really appreciate your support and encouragement. We are
wonderfully fortunate to be able to live in this country, in this City and in this
neighborhood. And there are most definitely more important things in the world
to worry about. Still, as I have said before, we understand and appreciate how
much people love this neighborhood, are connected to it and want to see it
protected and preserved. And we do too!
As you intimated, this is has not been a simple process. It can sometimes be
frustraring to discover that enormous effort, expense and earnest attempts to
follow the General Design Guidelines and the Mapleton Hill Historic District
Design Guidelines are misunderstood, overlooked or in the worst cases ignored
altogether. That is why it is especiaIly encouraging to have the support of someone
who has so recently been through the process. Thank you very much. We would be
grateful, indeed, to have you write a letter in support of the project. If you are able
to attend the hearing itself on Wednesday, we will look forward Yo seeing you then.
If not, we hope to meet you soon.
Kindest regards,
- Tom (& Nanette)
On 3/5/07, centenohighland
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think the design is great. I understand that this is a historic
;hborhood and we all have a love for Victorian buiidings.
vever, your lot has a contemporary home which is also the
this neighborhood. I think this process can get out of hand when
ighbors become a bit too involved. We all need to keep this in
rspective...people starving, war in Iraq, global
we all get the idea. We respect that you are honoring the soul of
khat house. These are major life decisions for you and your family
~that a neighborhood can't decide. We have just completed a
renovation and know what you ie going through. We'd be happy to
write a letter of support to the landmarks board.
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<tom@...> wrote:
>
> I'm happy that people care enough about the neighborhood to
become
so
> involved in this discussion. It's clear that someone has gone to a
great
> deal of trouble to try to create a visual representation of our
plan.
>
> Marije is right that these drawings include some of the basic
elements in
> our design. Unfortunately, they are also missing some very
fundamental
> components. For example, the design reflected in these drawings
leaves out
> the porch and door that are such a large part of Harvey Hine's
geniusin
> reconciling what is clearly the renovation of a modem structure
(in a
> manner that respects and preserves that architectural style) with
the more
> traditional elements ( e.g., porch and front facing door} found in
most of
> the homes in the Historic District. Please note the east elevation
that I
> supplied in an earlier post to this list.
>
> Thanks again for taking the time to comment and participate in
this
process.
> And I do hope those of you who are able will plan to attend the
Iandmarks
> Board meeting on Wednesday, March ~, beginning at 6 pm (i~T7
Broadway, CiTy
> Council Chambers). In that session more illustrations of the
project will be
> available, including (we hope) an animation that provides a much
clearer
> view of the proposed renovarion from mulriple angles.
>
> Warm regards,
>-T
>
> On 3/5/07, Marije terEllen-Flaherty <marije@...> wrote:
»
> > Hello everyone,
>>
>> I agree with Tom that visuals are helpful in this matter. Here
are a
>> couple more perspectives. We did our best to make an accurate
model,
>> going off the architectura] drawings that were provided. I think
Tom
>> will agree that this is very close to his design.
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»
> > Thanks,
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;> > Marije terEllen-Flaherty
> > 403 Highland Ave.
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From: Timothy Plass
To: James Hewat
Date: 3/6/2007 7:57 AM
Subject: Fwd: [MapletonHillNeighborhood) Re: 2299 4th Street;
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Date: 3/6/2007 9:31 AM
Subject: A Question
Hello James,
Can you tell me if the disclosure of "ex parte" communication refers only to
communication with the applicant, or does it also include communication with
those in opposition to the applicants proposal?
Thank you, Nanette
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From: Heidi Joyce
To: LPAB2007
Date: 3/6J2007 10:06 AM
Subject: Fwd: 2299 4th Street
»> Amy Muller 3/5/2007 9:22 PM »>
Hello,
I am writing to express support of the request to
remodel the non-contributing house at 2299 4th Street.
Thanks,
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From:
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Date: 3/6/2007 11:27 AM
Subject: Re: 2299 Proposed Addition
CC:
Attachments:
Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board:
While I am not opposed to general improvements to the neighborhood, it
appears that the proposed addition to 2299 4th Street, far exceeds the mass
and scale of any of the immediate neighboring residences. The proposal calls
for a completed size of approximately 4300 square feet above grade. The
average size of the houses immediately surrounding the properry is about 2700
square feet above grade, making the proposed property over 1600 square feet
or 59% greater in scale (see attached analysis).
The mass of the proposed home is exacerbated by iYs "box design." Already
tipping the scales at nearly 6000 square feet, the "block design" will make this
already excessive residence appear even larger. The massive scale of the
house is more typical of "The Resenre" than of Mapleton Hill.
I urge the Landmarks Board to reject this proposal, which will detract from the
overall historic character of the district by overwhelming existing buildings in
mass and scale.
James P. Gregorich
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From: "Susan Schulte"
To: "James Hewat"
Date: 3/6/2007 11:41 AM
Subject: Re: 2299 4th
James,
Can you please get a copy for me?
Thanks,
Susan
----- Original Message -----
From: James Hewat
To: Susan Schulte
Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 9:46 PM
Subject: Re: 2299 4th
Hi Susan:
Solar calculations are typically done by the applicant. I assume that they Harvey Hine has done them as part
of his design, though I have not seen them. He is probably the best person to ask or I can ask him, if you like.
]ames Hewat
»> "Susan Schulte"
James,
James,
> 3J5J2007 6:52 PM »>
OK, so I am told that the surveyors would have done the measuring
to determine the height from lowest point of grade. I trust they did their job.
But... can you please tell me where I can get a copy of the solar calculations?
Thanks,
Susan
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From:
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Date: 3/6/2007 1:18 PM
Subject: Landmark Aiteration Certificate for 2299 4th Street (HIS2007-00028)
To: Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board
I am writing with regard to your request for comments on the proposed
remodel/addition to 2299 4th Street in the Mapleton Hill Historic District.
Having completed a remodel of our own historic home (directly south of the
proposed remodel), I have a true understanding of what it feels like to buy a
home and to want to make it "yours" in every way, especially given the cost of
such an undertaking. Despite my sympathy, however, I do not think the
applicants have given enough creative thought to how they can accomplish
their goals without detracting from this truly historic neighborhood.
My opinion is based both on 1) the nature of the existing house, and 2) on the
visual impact of the proposed addition on this historic neighborhood.
Although the existing home is modern in nature, it is truly what I would call
"historic modern." It was jointly designed by a renowned architect, Gale
Abels, and by it's previous owner, Helen Davis, a life-long student of modern
design and an accomplished modern artist. Although I am certain Helen would
downplay the significance of her involvement, the multitude of people who have
established and funded the Helen B. Davis Scholarship Fund at the University
of Denver would argue to the contrary. The current home has been featured on
several home tours, is beautifully designed, and although now 30 years old, is
wonderfully functional even by today's standards. While I would certainly agree
that many of the homes along the west side of 4th Street are "non-contributing,"
I do not understand why the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board, or
anyone else, would consider this home lacking significance.
Regardless, however, of whether the Board has decided this home has
individual significance, there can be no denying that the size and design of the
proposed addition shows little respect for historic nature of the district. Not only
does it dramatically increase the above ground square footage of the house
(well beyond any of the neighboring homes), the "square" nature of the
addition, half of which directly faces the street, makes the impact even more
dramatic. I do not believe the drawings submitted to the Board
accurately represent this impact.
On a personal note, I would just like to say that we were faced with many of the
same challenges that the applicants are now faced with, that is how to update
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and expand an older home in a historic neighborhood, while still respecting our
neighbors and the historic nature of the district. I am certain the applicants,
with a little more thought, can have the house of their dreams, while aiso
respecting the historic nature of the home and iYs surroundings.
Sincerely,
Shefly Benford
2241 4th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
303.413.9057
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From: Timothy Plass
To: James Hewat
Date: 3/6/2007 3:37 PM
Subject: Fwd: [MapletonHillNeighborhood] Re: 2299 4th Street;
Landmarks Board Meeting
Begin farwarded message:
From: Catherine Schweiger
Date: Marcn 6, 2007 1:53:3a PM MST
To: <MaoletonHillNeighborhood~yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [MapletonHillNeighborhood] Re: 2299 4th Street; Landmarks Board Meeting
Reply-To: MaoletonHillNeighborhood~yahoogrouns com
I have the packet for landmarks board for tomorrow's hearing. There is RECENT ACTIVITV
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From: Timothy Plass
To: James Hewat
Date: 3/6/2007 3:38 PM
Subject: Fwd: 2299 4th Street ~
Begin forwarded message:
From: Marije terEllen-Flaherty
Date: March 6, 2007 3:30:44 F m iwa i
To: lerucker~comcast.net, kwatson~frii.com, kornhlum nancy <korr~6lumnC~qwest.net>, IoamyC~may-yin-
architecture.com, twolassC~Jaol.com
Cc: Marije terellen <.
Subject: 2299 4th Sireet
Dear Board Member,
I am writing you regarding the application for an addition to the
home at 2299 4th Street set to be reviewed by you tomorrow
evening.
What concerns me is that while Tom Higley has launched a massive
letter writing campaign, calling in favors from everyone he knows,
the majority of the people we have spoken to who are against this
proposal are planning on staying silent because they "don't want to
get into it with him". Approval for a major project such as his
should not be won like this.
We are working to counter this and other manipulation of the
system. To that end, I am attaching some rough 3D renderings of the
proposed new home. While we did our best to make the models
accurate, we had only very basic information to go off. Design
details are therefore not included, but that is also not the point of the
drawings. We are not taking issue with the fact that one modern
home is replacing another in that location. The problem is that it is
over the top and massive.
Thank you,
Marije terEllen-Flaherty
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From: Timothy Plass
To: James Hewat
Date: 3/6/2007 4:06 PM
Subject: Fwd: 2299 Fourth Street
Begin forwat-ded message:
From:
Date: March 6, 2007 4:04:33 rM M51
To: <twp_I_ass_C~?aol com>, <IeruckerC~3comcast_net>, <kwatsonQfrii.com>, <kornblumn~qwest.net>,
<lomay @ may-yin-architecture.com>
Subject: 2299 Fourth Street
As the original owner of the residence 2299 Fourth Street, Boulder I
find it fascinating the concern shown over the request by Tom
Higley to remodel. The West side of Fourth Street between
Mapleton and Pearl has been known as one of the most interesting
areas in Boulder with its most eclectic architecture styles most of
which were built or remodeled before Landmarks or Historic
Boulder days. Please support the Higley-Hines proposal as it
continues the contribution that good and vital architecture can bring
to a community.
Helen B. Davis
4840 Thunderbird Drive Apt. 283
Boulder, CO 80303
720-562-8034
3/7/2007) Heidi Joyce - support of the 2299 4th st pro'ect ~ Page 1
From: "paige bodine"
To: <hewatjCDbouldercolorado.gov>
Date: 3/6/2007 8:01 PM
Subject: support of the 2299 4th st project
CC: <lerucker~comcast.net>, <lelandr~newsgator.com>, <kwatson~frii.com>, <ko.
My 17 years in the Mapleton Hill Historic District have been marked
by a heightened appreciation of the aesthetics resulting from the
countless home improvemenUexpansion
projects. Ours is a thriving neighborhood in large part because of the
strict building guidelines and requirements coupled with the
substantial resources within the homeowner
ranks. For this, I am most grateful as I have witnessed rampant
disregard for the fundamentals of conceptually valid design within
limited lot sizes (read Newlands).
In reviewing the details of the 2299 4th St., I believe this to be a
vast upgrade with a considerable degree of sensitivity paid to the
surrounding homeowners. It is a certainty that this property is in the
best hands, and the transformation will be both modest and stunning.
Sincerely,
Paige Bodine
815 Maxwell
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3!7/2007) Heidi Joyce Re: technical question... ~' '4 ~' ~ Page 1
From: Marije terEllen-Flaherty ~r
To: James Hewat <HewatJ~bouldercolorado.gov>
Date: 3/6/2007 9:03 PM
Subject: Re: technical question...
Thanks for the quick response, James, see you Wed night
Marije
On Mar 6, 2007, at 5:02 PM, James Hewat wrote
> Dear Ms. Ellen-Flaherty:
>
> In the RL-1 zoned district if more than 50% of the basement needs
> to have foundation 2' or more above grade in order to be considered
> floor area. If less than 50% is 2' or more above grade, it is not
> technically considered floor area. As far as I tell, this house
> does not meet this standard.
>
> James Hewat
> Historic Preservation Planner
> City of Boulder
> 303.441.3207
>
> »> Marije terEllen-Flaherty .,,,,2007 4:30 PM »>
> Hi James,
>
> I have a question about something that might seem insignificant but
> has been bothering me. The house at 2299 4th is stated to have an
> unfinished basement. What defines unfinished? 1 have been down
> there quite a few times and it looked pretty finished to me.
>
> Thanks, '
>
> Marije terEllen-Flaherty
> 403 Highland Ave.
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From: Timothy Plass
To: James Hewat
Date: 3/6/2007 9:31 PM
Subject: Fwd: 2299 4th Street
Begin forwarded message:
From: BBaker
Date: March 6, 2007 922:3:1 F'M MJ I
To: <IeruckerC~tcomcast.net>, <kwatson dfrii.com>, <kornblum~qwest.net>, <IoamyC~mayyin-
architecture.com>, <twolass~aol.com>
Subject: 2299 4th Street
Landmarks Board Members,
As a citizen of Boulder, a business owner, and a lover of
architecture, I
would like to cast my positive opinion on the changes proposed for
2299 4th
street. I have reviewed the plans and feel comfortable that the
addition to
the property will enhance the Mapleton Hill experience.
I am, frankly, dismayed at the opposition to this project and to the
idea
that "all progress is bad." It seems to me that we need to move
forward in
Mapleton Hill, while maintaining the heritage that brought us to this
neighborhood in the first place. The plans for 2299 4th street
succeed in
this endeavor. As the people who will be responsible for this
decision, I'm
hoping you will weigh heavily in favor of this fine addition to our
community.
I am suddenly unable to attend your meeting tomorrow, but I am
hopeful that
you will enter this note into your official record and that your
decision
will be true.
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T't1arilC yOU,
Brian Baker
303.956.7270
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From: "Susan Schulte"
To: > „
Date: 3/6/2007 9:37 PM
Subject: 2299 4th Street
CC: "James Hewat"
Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board:
Although a seemingly influential, determined owner has decided he is entitled to
an overbuilt modern home at 2299 4th Street, there are many reasons this
proposed house needs to go back to the drawing board.
At a Design Review Meeting I attended in October, regarding this project,
members of the Design Review Committee pointed out that the houses located
on the North/South streets of the Mapleton Hill Historic District are somewhat
smaller than the houses located on the East/West Streets. I suspect the logic
behind this is to capture the views to the west. If this house were to be approved,
the Red Rocks views out the front doors of Highland Street residents would be
replaced with large white boxes. The Modern Architectural style of this house
speaks of volume, mass and scale. This mass and scale overwhelm the existing
buildings, and contradicts the guideline that states, "it is not appropriate to
construct an addition that will detract from the overall historic character of
the district by overwhelming existing buildings in mass and scale."
The existing home has a very lovely and significant lower level, but it is now
labeled an "unfinished basement." Although this level is large, we can deduct it
from the overall "above grade" and the house is stifl 1700 square feet larger than
the average square footage of houses on 4th Street between Spruce and
Mapleton, also including the houses between 4th and 5th Streets on both
Highland and Spruce. The proposed structure is enormous and occupies almost
the entire VISIBLE lot. This large of a footprint, including cantilevers, contradicts
the guidelines that state the"proportion of built mass to open space should not be
significantly different from contributing buildings."
I'm definitely in favor of improving the aesthetics of this neighborhood, but this
proposed "addition" is not the way to accomplish that mission.
Thank you,
Susan Schulte
2305 4th Street
720.272.0909
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The above letter was unsolicited and I did not receive "suggested contenY' from a
third party.
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From: "DAVID KIRK"
To:
Date: 3/6/2007 9:39 PM
Subject: Concerns with 2299 4th Street
Attachments:
Hi James,
I've attached my concerns with 2299 4th Street that I provided to the Landmarks Board
Members. Thank you again for your hard work on this project over the last few months. You will
see from my letter I am opposed to the current version of the project, but it will be interesting to
hear the project reviewed tomorrow night.
David Kirk
3!7/2007) Heidi Joyce - Deny application for 2299 4th Street, please f~ ~ LL~ " Page 1
From: Marije terEllen-Flaherty <
To: <IeruckerC~Jcomcast.net>, <kwatson~frii.com>, kornbium nancy <kornblumn~qw...
Date: 3!6/2007 10:21 PM
Subject: Deny application for 2299 4th Street, please
CC: James Hewat <hewatjC~3bouldercolorado.gov>
Dear Landmarks Board,
I am writing to express my concerns about the proposed project at
2299 4th Street. I am 100% opposed to this project. I feel that
both the large size of the building and the ultra-modern design are
inappropriate and damaging to the site.
Please deny approval of this project.
Sincerely, from within the district,
Joseph Michalski
505 Highland Av.
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From: Timothy Plass
To: James Hewat
Date: 3/7/2007 9:41 AM
Subject: Fwd: 2299 4th Street-landmarks review
Begin forwarded message:
From: 'Lori A. Carlucci" '
DetB: MBfCh 7, 2007 9:3o.co r~rv~ rvio i
To: <lerucker~comcast.net>, <kwatson~frii.com>, <komblum~qwest.net>, dwolass@aol.com>
Sub~ect: 2299 4th Street-landmarks review
Hello,
I understand Ihere is a landmarks review meeting tonight regarding a remotlel at 2299 4th Street. Wow, has this created a tizzy in ihe
neighborhood. I am writing to encourage everyone to review this as it xroultl any other projecl, review it on the merits of the design
and its impact on the neighborhood, and not on'we received more letlers in favor than opposition...'
As a neighborhood and facilities planner I see two issues with ihe proposed building; mass and size Of the footprint. Alihough the lot
itself is large, the proposed house takes up almost the entire buildable porlion. Secondy, its just massive; it feels so heavy.
I am curious if there is a solar impad plan? Looks as i( ihe neighbors to ihe imrth will lose most of their natural sun light.
Albeit a cooi desigtt, its in the wrong neighborhood.
Thanks for your time.
Lori Caducci
2441 Sth Street
ps sorry my computer kept kicking mail to Leonard May, please forward
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From: Timothy Plass
To: James Hewat
Date: 3/7l2007 10:05 AM
Subject: Fwd: 2299 4th Street
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Norman PINKHAM"
Date: March 7, 2007 10:02:42 nM MST
To: <lerucker~comcast.net>, ckwatson~frii.com>, <kornblum~awest.net>, doamyC~may-vin-
architecture.com>, <twplass@aol.com>
Subject: 2299 4th Street
Dear Board,
I am writing about the proposed changes to 2299 4th Street. The proposed changes are
striking. While the design elements are very much in keeping with the architectural style
of the original home, my concern is the scale. I cannot help but feel, the addition of an
entire third Floor with a flat roof at the height limit, will overwhelm not only the narrow
!ot but also the neighborhood. While there are large homes in the immediate vicinity,
they are of all less square footage and on corner lots on the opposite side of the street.
The size of the lot, the landscaping, and the size of the homes are proportional. These
homes are on a grend scale but it is not disproportional. The appearance of the proposed
changes to 2299 4th Street are disproportional.
While it is a beautiful architectural feature, I believe the light refleding off of the three-
story high curved glass block east facing wall will only highlight the scale of the proposed
changes and serve to overwhelm the variety of other architectural styles in the
neighborhood.
Thank you in advance for your consideration of my input,
Norman Pinkham
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Heidi Joyce - Landmark Alteration Certificate for 2299 4th Street
(HIS2007-00028)
From: "Tom Flaherty"
To: , > „
Date: 3/7/2007 1:30 PM
Subject: Landmark Alteration Certificate for 2299 4th Street (HIS2007-
00028)
Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board,
I would like to take this opportunity to share my opinion on the
proposed demolition at 2299 4th Street.
As I look through he drawings of the proposed new house, I am troubled with the
idea that we can witness another demolition (see below) in the historic district.
Yes the same historic district that it appears to be easier to tear down a home
than to change a paint color or move a window. I do believe that this is
constitutes a demolition, as the only architecturally significant remains of the
original house is the front door. In addition, the eastern elevation clearly
demonstrates the overwhelming profile, dwarfing the existing footprint and
completely ignoring the Environmental Significance Criteria for Landmark
Districts.
Considering the name of this board, Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board;
where is the Preservation? I think it is time for the home owner and architect to
revisit what living in a historic district actually means, and actually create a more
appropriate solution. Therefore, I am requesting that you deny the Alteration
Certificate applied for 2299 4th Street.
Unfortunately I cannot attend tonight's meeting, I hope the e-mail will serve as a
proxy to actually attending in person. Is there a way to "dial in" this evening?
Regards,
Tom Flaherty
403 Highland Ave
Boulder, CO 80302
408-455-4785 Cell
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Demolitions
To prevent the loss of buildings that may have historical or architecturai
significance the Design Review Committee of the Landmarks Preservation
Advisory Board reviews applications for demolition of buildings over 50 years old.
Demolition of buildings on landmark sites or within historic districts requires a
Landmark Alteration Certificate.
How is "Demolition" Defined?
For the purposes of the Design review Committee's review, "demolition" means
an act or process which removes:
. 50 percent or more of the exterior walls of a building as measured
contiguously around the "building coverage;" or
. 50 percent or more of the roof areas as measured in plan view; or
. any exterior wall facing a public street, but not an act or process which
removes an exterior wall facing an alley.