6 - Update MemoNovember 7~~', 2007
TO: Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board
FROM: James Hewat, Chris Meschuk
SUBJECT: Update Memo
November mid-month meeting
We have scheduled a special mid-month Board meeting to discuss "big picture" issues for
November 14`h from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location to be decided.
Depot Update
Verbai Update at meting.
Casey School Design Advisory Team
The Casey School Development Advisory Team continues to meet though no discussion
regarding rehabilitation of the historic portion of the school has occureed. An engineering report
on the structural condiYion of the building will be reviewed by the team on May 5'h. Schematic
design begins later this month.
Preserve America Application
Staff is revising the Preserve America application for designation of Boulder as a Preserve
America community.
2008 Certified Local Government Grant Application, due date November 15, 2007.
Staff is considering applying for funds to pay for staff and Board training at the National
AUiance of Preservation Commissions Forum to be held in New Orleans, July of 2008.
New and Pending Land Use Review Applications
See attached
Stop Work Orders:
2433 8`h Street, Mapleton Hill Historic District, Construction of garage not consistent with
permiited set of plans and landmark alteration certificate.
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Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board
Stav of Demolition Status Summary, November 7~h, 2007
Date of Date Stay Date of
Address Construction Im osed Ex iration Current Status
800 Pearl Street c.1875 7/18/2007 12/03/2007 Demolition application withdrawn
(see attached letter}
5653 Baseline Rd c.1920 7/18/2007 11/1412007 Demolition application withdrawn
(see attached letter)
211813TH Street Site Review Comments
The large Colonial-Revival building at 211813w Street was constructed in about
1910. Research indicates that by 1913 the building was in use a boarding house
operated by Anna Hugo. A 1994 historic building inventory of the property
identified the house as being a significant and well-preserved example of
Colonial-Revival architecture with its brick and stone construction, symmetrical
facade, classical porch detailing, and round and oval windows. Staff considers
the building to survive as one of the most exuberant examples of early-twentieth
century Colonial-Revival architecture in Boulder and to be eligible for listing as a
local historic landmark. The historic building inventory also noted the high
degree of architectural and historic significance partially deriving from the
building's function as anearly-twentieth century Boulder boarding house. As
such, the survey suggested that the property may be eligible for listing in the
National Register of Historic Places.
Plans for the re-development of this property call for the addition of a stair tower
at the rear of the house. The proposed addition appears to generally consistent
with the General Design Guidelines for Boulder's Lnndntnrks and Historic Districts.
However, staff recommends that the stair tower be lowered slightly and that
some minor modifications be made to the proposed materials and fenestration in
order for the design to fully meet the Guidelines.
A condition of site review usually calls for an application for the designation of
identified historic resources in the project area be made per Section 2.33 of the
Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan, Presernntion of Historic and Cultural
Resources. However, because landmarking has usually been made a condition of
site review in the case of significant redevelopment projects and the subject
request is a relatively minor improvement and has a relatively minor impact on
the historic resources, staff considers that providing the applicant with some
flexibility regarding the conditions of site review appropriate. Therefore the
applicant may either have:
1) Site Review approval with the condition that an application to
designate the building an individual local historic landmark be made
prior to issuance of a building permit; or
2) Site Review approval with the condition that any future exterior
changes to the building will require Site Review approval and that a
requirement of any such approval may call for the submission of an
application to designate the building as an individual local landmark.
Designation of the building would provide the property owner with the
opportunity to take advantage of a state historic preservation tax credit (20% of
the project cost up to $50,000) for the restoration of the house. Sanborn map
research indicates the garage at the rear of the property is older than fifty years
in age. Its demolition will require submission of an application for the demolition
of anon-designated building older than fifty years in age per Section 9-11-23 of
the Boulder Revised Code to determine whether or not there is "probable cause'
to consider that the building may be a historic landmark.
For more information regarding this matter, please call James Hewat at
303.441.3207.
Pre-Application Comments for 191914th Street/1301 Walnut Street
The Colorado Insurance Group Building located at 1919 14~h Street was constructed
in 1955 after designs by noted Boulder Modemist architect, James Hunter. An
architectural survey and context of architectural Modernism in Boulder undertaken
in 2000 (see attached), has identified this Mies van der Rohe inspired building as the
only "big city" high-rise in the city. The survey notes the building's strong
Modemist horizontal and vertical forms, curtain wall construction, and high level of
craftsmanship displayed as unique in Boulder.
The architectural survey and context also finds James Hunter to be an
"acknowledged master of Boulder architecture" and that the Colorado building
represents one of his most important commissions of the 1950s. In 2006, the James
Hunter designed "Nelson House', located at 1818 Baseline Avenue in Boulder, was
individually listed in the State Register of Historic Places. While the building has
been moderately altered over the years, the 2000 survey finds the Colorado Building
to retain a high degree of historic integrity and to be eligible for listing in the
National Register of Historic Places under criterion C (architectural significance), as
an exceptional and iconic example of post-WW II, Miesian design in downtown
Boulder. Planning staff considers the building would also be eligible for designation
as a local historic landmark. Redevelopment of the property requiring
discretionary review would likely include conditions of approval requiring the
submittal of a completed application to landmark the building as per policy 2.33
Preservation of Historic and Cultural Resources of the Boulder Valley
Comprehensive Plan.
Tax assessor records indicate that the building at 1301 Walnut Street was
constructed in 1949, though a historic building inventory form has not been
completed for the property. It does not appear that the building is of historic or
architectural significance. Because the building is older than fifty years in age, if
removal of the building is planned, an application for demolition will need to be
submitted and reviewed by the historic preservation program per Section 9-11-23
of the Boulder Revised Code.
Please contact James Hewat at 303.441.3207 if you have questions, or need more
information regarding this matter.
Acacia Building Site Review Comments
Historic Preservation:
The Acacia Fraternity Building at 910 28"' Street was constructed in 1968 after
designs by noted Boulder architect, Hobart Wagener. An architectural survey of
Modernism undertaken in 2000 (see attached), identified this building as an
example of Wagener's Rustic Modern manner of design which is characterized
by roof dominated forms, strong vertical and horizontal lines, ribbon and
clerestory windows, use of wood and stone, and an integration of indoor and
outdoor spaces. The 2000 survey also included a finding that, though less than 50
years in age (typically the minimum age for buildings to be listed), the property
was eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places under
Criteria consideration G for buildings less than fifty years old due to its
exceptional significance as an example of post-WWII Modern architectural
design in Boulder. The building is most likely also eligible for designation as a
local historic landmark.
A condition of Site Review approval for the redevelopment of this property
would likely require the preservation of the building and the applicant's
submittal of a completed application to landmark the building and a portion of
the property as per policy 2.33 Preservation of Historic and Cultural Resources of the
Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan.
For more information regarding this matter, please call James Hewat at
303.441.3207.
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Chris Meschuk - 800 Pearl
From: "Bruce Dierking" <
To: "Susan Richstone" <Richstones@bouldercolorado.gov>
Date: 10/23/2007 10:41 AM
Subject: 800 Pear]
CC: "Hewat, James" <llewatJ@bouldercolorado.gov>, "Chris Meschuk"
<meschukcC~bouldercolorado.gov>, "Libby Cook" <
candy@~ >
Susan,
On behalf of 800 Pearl, LLC, I am notifying you that the demolition permit application for 800 Pearl Street is
hereby withdrawn. Please let me know ii you need anything further from me at this time. We look forward to
continuing to work with you toward a mutually acceptable redevelopment plan for this property.
Best regards,
Bruce
Bruce D. Dierking
Packard and Dierking, LLC
WaterStreet
2595 Canyon Boulevard, Suite 200
Boulder, Colorado 80302
Voice: (303) 447-0450
Fax: (303)447-0451
Bruce @ packarddierking.com
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Chris Meschuk -Notice to W i4hdraw 5653 Baseline... _ _ _ Pa e 1
From: "Shane Higbee" <Shane .
To: "Chris Meschuk (E-mail)" <meschukc@bouldercolorado.gov>
Date: 10/23/2007 2:28:19 PM
Subject: Notice to Withdraw 5653 Baseline...
In order io allow for further consideration of landmarking the barn structure located at 5653 Baseline, we
hereby formally withdraw our demolition permit , As advised by Chris Meschuck during our telephone
conversation on October 15, 2007, this email should be received as formal notice of such.
Shane Higbee
Prime Plus, LLC.
Phone 303.413.1000
Fax 303.413.1001
777 29th St, Suite 500 Boulder CO 80303
«Shane Higbee.vcf»