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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5A - Consideration of a demolition permit application for a non-landmarked building over 50 years inMEMORANDUM January 4"', 2005 Tp: Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board FROM: Ruth McHeyser, Long Range Planning Manager James Hewat, Historic Preservation Planner Chris Meschuk, Historic Preservation Planner SUBJECT: Public hearing and consideration of a demolition permit application for the demolition of a non-landmarked building over fifty years old constructed in 1932 and located at 70416"` Street, pursuant to Section 10-13-23 of the Boulder Revised Code (HIS2005-00245). STATISTICS: 1. Site: 70416~'' Street 2. Zoning: LR-E (Low Density Residential-Established) 3. Owner: Edward & Claudia Lau SUMMARY: This building is neither in a historic district nor locally landmarked, but is over tifty years old. Proposed changes to the building (removing a wall facing a public street) meets the definition of demolition and therefore is subject to review under Section 10-13-23 of the Boulder Revised Code. Based upon analysis of the building's architecture and level of historic integrity, it is staff's opinion that it does not have historic significance and is not eligible for designation. Staff recommends approval of the demolition permit application. BACKGROUND: A demolition permit application for the house at 70416'h Street was received on December 5, 2005. The Landmarks Design Review Committee reviewed the application on December 7~h, and determined that there was "probable cause" that the building at 70416"' Stzeet may be eligible for designation as an individual landmark. The purpose of this hearing is for the board to evaluate the application under the reIevant criteria (see page 4} and whether or not to impose a Stay of Demolition on the property. ~:._- _ _ - - _ _ . ;- __:--_ _ -- :~:~:;:..~:~.:~~.~__.__ _._.~ ==~. S:~PLAN\dataUongrangUi1571Demos\I6thJ04\01.04.06 memo.doc Memo to the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Boazd Re: D~m~~lition Permit 1615 7'~' Street PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: This house was constructed in 1932, and originally served as an accessory building, with a garage below, and an apartment above. The original stone garage measured 26 feet wide by 22 feet deep, with two garage doors facing towards 16t'' Street. The building is constructed of large field stone with wide mortar joints, and the majority of windows appear to be original 1/1 wood frame windows. The lower portion of the garage was converted to living space, and the front porch (9' x 26') was added in 1959. Sliding glass doors replaced the garage doors. Sometime prior to 1976 a carport was added to the rear of the dwelling measuring 10' x 20'. Sometime in the late 1970s part of the carport was enclosed as a shed. Currently, a narrow frame shed measuring 3' x 18' is attached to the north side of the dwelling. No building permits were found for this property. Figure 1. 704 16~h Street, c.1949. NEIGHBORHOOD HISTORY The University Place addition was platted November 10th, 1890 by the Denver and Boulder Land and Investment Company. At the time the hill was barren, with just a few buildings for the University. As the Colorado Chautauqua grew, and the addition of the electric street car in 1899, the University Place addition began to populate. The 700 block -.: of 16th street had only a few houses though the 1930's, with the majority of the hom~_-=~- _.;--~ ~..~_.,-r~...,...~.,r.- _. _ _ . S:\PLAN\da[a\IongrangV-I1S7~DemosUGth.704\01.04.06 memo.doc - ---~ . -2- Memo to the Landmarks Preservanon Advisory Board Re: Demolition Perntit 1615 7ih S[reet being constructed in 1939 and into the 1940's. The neighborhood has been identified as a potentiallocal historic district and eligible National Register district. PROPERTY HISTORY In 1906 the Denver and Boulder Land and Investment Company sold numerous blocks of land in the University Place addition to the Northern Colorado Investment Company. It appears that this company was owned by the Fulton Brothers, who also partially owned the Denver and Boulder Land and Investment Company. In 1930 the subject lot was sold to W.W. Morris, who sold it to Mary P. and Clyde W. Totten in 1932. It is assumed that the Totteri s constructed the building. They also owned the lot to the south on the corner of Baseline and 16~, upon which they built a home in 1939. The address 70416'h street does not appear in the city directories untii 1936, with the first reported residents being Elias D. and Sophia Seldin, who was a farmer. Their two daughters, Alice and Bernice also appeared to have resided in the small house, and were students at the University of Colorado. On the Boulder County Assessor card, the house is described as a two car garage with an apartment. The house was primarily rented to students, although Ms. Florence Carpenter resided in the house for 10 years while working as the librarian of inedical records at Boulder Community Hospital. Qther residents included a sailor in the US Navy, and a teacher from Baseline Middle School. CRITERIA FOR THE 80ARD'S DECISION: The Historic Preservation ordinance specifies that the Landmarks Board shall consider and base its decision whether or not to impose a stay of demolition upon any o# the following criteria [10-13-23(g)]: (1) The eligibility of the building for designation as an individual landmark consistent with the purposes and standards in Sections 10-13-1 and 10-13-3, B.R.C. 1981; (2) The relationship of the building to the character of the neighborhood as an established and definable area; (3) The reasonable condition of the building; and (4) The reasonable projected cost of restoration or repair. In considering the condition of the building and the projected cost of restoration or repair as set forth in paragraphs (3) and (4) above, the board may not consider deterioration caused by unreasonable neglect. No claim has been made by the applicant that the condition of the building or the cost of restoration or repair (criteria 3 and 4) are factors in the request for demolition. As such, ~.~..~ - - _ - -_ -= -= " -~ _- __ _- - .;;,~:-,:~:~~=~=.,-:-~-,..__~ - _ -- S:~PLAMdataVongrnngU-lIS'I~Demos\16th.704\0104.06memo.doc --~y+- -3- Memo to the Landmarks Preservation Adv~sory Board Re: Demolition Pemut 1615 7'" Street staff concentrated on criteria 1 and 2, the building's eligibility for landmark designation and its relationship to the character of the neighborhood, in the analysis below. CRITERION 1: ANALYSIS OF LANDMARK ELIGIBILITY 10-13-23(g)(1): Eligibility of the Building as an Individual Landmark. Staff does not consider the house at 70416'" Street to have sufficient significance for designation as an individual landmark under Significance Criteria for Individual Landmarks, adopted by administrative policy in 1975 isee Attachment E). Although the building is a unusual example of a field stone accessory building with aparhnent above, it is stafYs opinion that it dces not meet the criteria for designation as an individual landmark. 'The building has lost its integrity due to the alterations of the gazage door openings, and the addition of the front porch. Furchermore, the relationship of the building to its original use as an accessory building has been lost as the use is now a prunary dwelling. A. Historic Significance: 1. Date of Construction: 1932 (Assessor Card) 1932 and 1933 are considered to be the lowest point of the Depression, which spanned from 1929 to 1939. Only 13 buildings are still extant from 1932 in the city. 2. Association with Historic Persons or Events: None observed. 3. Distinction in the develo~ment of the community_of Boulder: Not Applicabie 4. Reco~nition by Authorities: A 1991 survey of the building by Front Range Research Associates (Attachment B) states that the house reflects the native stone construction popular during the early twentieth century in the University Hill neighborhood in Boulder. B. Architectural Significance: 1. Recognized Period or St,~e: None known. 2. Architect or Builder of Prominence: None known. 3. Artistic Merit: None observed. - - -~~.... ~_ - - --__ _ ._--_..~- -- -~r"=` . _ - _. _ _ ., - - ~:..,. -,.~n::,~- :.~a_a _ _~ . ; ~- - S~~PLAT~data\iongangVilSTDemos\16th70A\O1.OA.06memo.doc - ' --y~_ -4- Memo to the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board Re: Demohnon Permi[ I615 7ih Street 4. Exa~le of the Uncommon: The stone building is an unusual example of a one and a half story garage in Boulder. 5. Indi *~enous Qualities: The use of native field stone is recognized as being unique in Boulder, although the University Place addition usually required homes to be constructed of brick or stone. C. Environmental Significance: 1. Site Characteristics: Not Applicable 2. Compatibilitv with Site: Not Applicable 3. Geo~ranhic Im~ortance: Not Applicable 4. Environmental A,~ropriateness: Not Applicable 5. Area Intesritv: Not Applicable CRITERION 2: RELATIONSHIP TO THE CHARACTER OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD: This property and the surrounding neighborhood has been identified as a potential historic district (University Hill Historic District) in the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan, as well as on the edge of the National Register eligible district. When examining this building in relation to the surrounding neighborhood, the building's design, orientation to the street, and massing are uncharacteristic of the surrounding area. It is staff's opinion that the building does not have a significant relationship to the character of the neighborhood. DECISION OF THE BOARD: If the Landmarks Board finds that the building to be demolished does not have historic significance under the criteria set forth in section 10-13-23(g) B.R.C., the city manager shall issue a demolition permit. If the Landmarks Board finds that the building to be demolished may have historic significance under the criteria set forth above, the application shall be suspended for a period not to exceed 180 days from the December 14, 2005 date the permit application was accepted by the city manager as complete (Section 10-13-23(h)]. A 180- day stay period would expire on June 13, 2006. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENT: None received :,_-.~,~__ :.-~._ ~.~;:.., _ _ _ _ _ ._ - :. _- . - _ _ -- _- " -= ~ .:;,~.;„~:;~,;~-..~-,~:._::_..~._ -_ - - S:IPLAMdauVongrangVi7S7~DemosU6~h.704\01.0406memo.doc --...r -5- Memo to the Landmarks Preservanon Adv~sory Board Re: Demolinon Perrttit 1615 7`" Street PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Landmarks Board issue the demolition permit, finding that the proposed demolition does not have historical significance when weighted against the criteria set forth in Section 10-13-23(g) B.R.C and the Individual Landmark Significance Criteria (1975). FINDINGS: Staff recommends that the Landmarks Board adopt the following findings including the Staff Memorandum and Attachments: A demolition permit be issued for 70416"' Street in that the building: 1. Is not eligible for individual landmark designation based upon its historic, architectural and environmental significance; 2. Does not contribute to the character of the surrounding neighborhood. 3. The building should be documented with architectural drawings and photographs to be submitted to the Camegie Library prior to demolition. ATTACHMENTS: A: Vicinity map B: Historic Building Inventory Record, 1991 C: Individual Landmark Significance Criteria D: Directory and Deed Research E: Current Photographs ~,=y,: .- > - -_ - - - ~:..;~:~~.:=:,~:~._;_~... . _ - S:~PLANWataUongangWlS'I~Demos\16th.704\01.04.06memo.doc -6- ~ ATTACHMENT A: 70416TH STREET VICINITY MAP ~:::, ~' ~~~-~-'~ ~, ~ 704 16th ~ ~ ~ ~' _ ~, ~ ~ ~ ti ~ T I~'~I ~ u ~~~~~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ a~ ~~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~..~~ ~~ :::::~~~~ ::::::o~~ ::~::.:.~ ~~~ ~ ~:~ ~~~ ~::~~~ ~::, ~::::~ _ 1:25G3 N ~~~~~ ~ Map~ink CitX of Boulder GIS The ss~formidon dcp;aed on ~1m essp b pra.~dcd u grapFtid represmntivn only. The Ciry of Anuidrr orovides noxam¢cp, e~ressed or impued, ss w~hc xcunry and/ar mmplneness of [hc infortnavon unavncd hcco~. vrrice ot Arcnaeotopy antl Mictoric Preservation 1300 Broad~ay, Derrver, Color~do 60203 MISTORIC iU1LDIMG 1MYEMTORT RECDRD Attachment B °ROJECT MAME: bulder Wrvey of COUNTr: C1T~: STATE ID MO.: SB13419 Nittorit Pl~cec 1491 B ulder r B ld , o ou e TEItVORARI' NO.: 11.63-31 -4 • 11 -007 QJRREMI BUILDIMG IUME: 01~IlER: Reep Psut S i Joen B 2653 $ruce St Boulder CO a0302 ADDRESS: TU4 16th St. ld l Q~3 er, Co or~de bu 02 T0IMSMIP 1M RAIIGE 70H SECTION 31 S11 1/< SE 1/4 HISTORIC Ml1ME: U.S.G.S. 41AD MAME: Boulder, Golor~do Sedlin Recidence `fEAR: 1%6 (PR1979) X 7.5' 15' BIOCK: 37 L OT(S): 20,21p D1STRICT nAME: ADDITIOM: Univerc~ty Ptace 1IR. OF ADD1TIOw: 1890 FILM RpLL MO.: 41-20 MEGATIVE NO.: 10UT10W Oi MEGATIVES: DATE OF CONSTRUCTION: 81': Thaa6 Si~nens 17 City of Boulder Plam ing ESTIMATE: ACTUAL: 1932 SOURCE: Boulder Car~ty Assessor USE: vRESENI: Res idmce HISTORIC: Residence CONDITION: ATTACN PMOTOGRAPH HERE EXCELLENT X GOOD fA1R DETERI0RATING ExTEW? OF A~TERA710N5: MINOR MODERATE X MAJOk DESCRIBE: Porch added ecross entire front of house; slioing glass doors added on each side of front door. CONTIMUED YES X NO STYLE: Vernecular Masonry STpRIES: ORIGINAL SITE X MDVED 2 DATE(5) OF MOVE: KATERIALS: Stone, Nood S0. POOTAGE: MATIOMAL REGISTER E~IGIB1.11Y 1144 X WO INDIVIDUAL: YES ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION: Side gable roofed dwelling ~ith overhangi~g eaves and -+ood shingle roofing. CONTRI611TIMG TO OISTRICT: -lells are canposed of rendorn, irreflular shaped stone with flat surface. Gable 1'ES MO mds have r+ood siding and v~nts. Lenter, gaDled, t~o•story entrance bay ~~th LOCAL LANDMARK DESIGNATION: No wood sidinfl. Center, paneled and glezed door. pouble-hing windo~+s rith tlat arches and stax sills and lintels. Lente~, st one chirtrxy. ~E' pATE: ASSOClATED BUiLD1MGS? TES X NO TTPE: 1F I1NENi0RlED, LiST ID NOS.: COIiTINUED? YES z ND I ADDITIONAL PAGES: TES X MO - -+ - - ~ OLAM SX ME: IJtCX]TECl: Sl~TE ID MO.: SBL3419 ~ . i ~ I I 1I11clw~n ORIGIMAL OYNER: ~ llnlcnoun i SOURCE I : ' SOURCE: 1 ~ W (IDER/COIITRACTOR: un lk~ ro TNEME(5.. ~ ' SOURCE: Urbn Aecidentiel Neiphbor~oods ' , i 1858-present CONSTRUCTION NISTORI' (DESCRIPTION, NMIES, W1E5, ETC., RELATIMG TO IUJOR ALTERATIONS TO ORIGIN~I STRUCTURE): Porch sdded in 1959. COMTIMUED YES % NO MISTORIGI BALKGROUMD (C:S:USS IXPORT~MT PERSONS AND EVEMTS ~SSO[IATED YIiM TXIS STRl1CTURE): The firct listed resitlmts of tAis house yere Elias D. and Sophia Seld m in 1936. Seldin ues listed as a farmer. CONTINUED YES % M' SIGNIfICANCE (CHECK APGROGRUTE GTEGORIES AND BRIEfLY JUSTIfY BELOH): ARLNITECTURAL SIGXIfIGNCE: NISTORIUL SIGNIFIGNCE: REPRESENTS THE YORK OF ~ MASTER ASSOCIATED YITX SIGNIFIC~NT PERSONS POSSESSES X1GH ARTISTIC VALUES ~SSOCI~iED YITH SIGNIFICANT EVENTS OR PATTERNS REPRESEMTS A TYiE, PER10D, OR METHOD Oi CONSTRUCTION CANTRIBUTES TO AM HIS7DRIC DISTRICT STATEMENT Oi SIGNIFIGNCE: ~liAough some~bat eltertd, this Aouse rcflects the native siorx construction popular danng the ear.y twmtieth century m the Un wereity Hill neigM1borhood of 8oulder. COMTINUED YES 1( NO REFERENCES (BE SiECi(]C): Boulder City Directory, 1936; end Boulder County Assessor records. CONTINUED ~ES % Mt x~R1fEYED. BY: Jutirth BrcekeyRi l. Sumnns AFFILUTION: iront Range Researc~ ~ssociates; Inc. DI1TE: July-299.'C: _7-- ~- _ ~! Attachment C Landmark Preservation Advisory noaru Adopted 9/17/75 7 ~ ~ ~' ~ "le~l~~ Secretary to the Board SIGNIFICANCE CRTTERIA Individual Landmark September 1975 On September 6, 1974, the City Council adopted Ordinance #4000 providing procedures for the designation of Landmarks and Historic Districts in the City of Boulder. The purpose of the ordinance is the preservation of the City's permitted cultura(, historic, and architectural heritage. The Landmarks Board is permitted by the ordinance to adopt rules and regulations as it deems necessary for its own organization and procedures. The following Significance Criteria have been adopted by the Boazd to help evaluate each potential designation in a consistent and equitable manner. Historical Sienificance The place (building, site, area) should show character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage, or cultural chazacteristics of the community, state or nation; be the site of -. a historic, or prehistoric event that had an effect upon society; or exemplify te culNral, po'itical, economic, or social heritage of the community. Date of Construction: This area of consideration places particular importance on the age ofthe structure. 2. Association with Historical Persons or Events:'fhis association could be national, state, or local. 3. Distinction in the Development of the Communitv of Boulder: This is most applicable to an institution (religious, educational, civic, etc) or business structure, though is some cases residences might qualify. It stresses the importance of preserving those places which demonstrate the growth during different time sgans in the history of Boulder, in order to maintain an awareness of our cultural, economic, social or political heritage. 4. Recognition bv Authorities: If it is recognized by Historic Boulder, Inc. the Boulder Historical Society, local historians (Barker, Crossen, Frink, Gladden, Paddock, Schooland, etc), State Historical Society, The Improvement of Boulder, Colorado by F.L. Olmsted, or others in published form as having historical interest and value. 1 04.OSsignif-indiv Page 1 of 3 ----~.~. _ ~_ ._ _ ~ =.~ Architectural Sienificance The place should embody those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type specimen, a good example of the common; be the work of an architect or master builder, known nationally, state-wide, or locally, and perhaps whose work has influenced later development; contain elements of architectural design, detail, materials or craftsmanship which represent a significant innovation; or be a fine example of the uncommon. Recog_nized Period/Stvle: It should exemplify specific elements of an architectural period/style, ie: Victorian, Revival styles, such as described by Historic American Building Siovev Criteria, Gineerbread Aee (Maass), 76 Boulder Homes (Bazkar), The Historv of Architectural Srile (Mazcus/Wiffin), Architecture in San Francisco (Gebhard et al), Historv of Architecture (Flectcher), Architecture/Colorado, and any other published source of universal or local analysis of "style." 2. Architect or Builder of Prominence: A good example of the work of an architect or builder who is recognized for expertise in his field nationally, state-H~ide, or locally. 3. Artistic Merit: A skillful integration of design, material, and color which is of excellent visual quality and/or demonstrates superior crafrsmanship. 4. Example of the Uncommon: Elements of architectural design, details, or ~ {-x~~; ! crafrsmanship that are representative of a significant innovation. •:~.,. 5. Indieenous Oualities: A style or material that is particularly associated with the Boulder area. Other, if applicabfe. Environmental Sienificance The place should enhance the variety, interest, and sense of identity of the communiry by the protection of the uniq~e natural and man-made environment. 1. Site Characteristics: It should be of high quality in terms of planned or natural vegetation. 2. Compatibilitv with Site: Consideration will be given to scale, massing placement, or other qualities of design with respect to its site. 3. Geo¢ranhic Importance: Due to its unique location or singular physical characteristics, it represents an established and familiar visual feature of the ~ 04.OSsignif-indiv Page 2 of 3 ~~ - _ _ _ _ • .. - - =- _~ - -__ ._ - =- ~.:.,~;~.::..~.:.-.;.o.Y__._ .~ . -- _ ~ -~. community. 4. Environmental Anpronriateness: The sucroundings are complementary and/or it is situated in a manner particulazly suited fo its function. 5. Area Inteeritv: Places which provide historical, architectural, or environmental importance and continuiry of an existing condition, although taken singularly or out of context might not qualify under other criteria. 6. Other, if applicable. S:~PLAN~data\ComdevV-IIS"I~GEN~DesignationLAbout LandmarkslsigniFcrit-indiv.wpd :~-"- 04.OSsignif-indiv Page 3 of 3 ~.:K- ;~,;:.::~=~:~.-,:.~._ .. __ Attachment D: Directorv and Deed Research OWNERS OF 70416TH STAEET: Bold Indicates long-term ownership Prior to 1906 The Denver and Boulder Land and Investment Company 1906 to 1930 Northern Colorado Inveshnent Company 1930 to 1932 W. W. Morris 1932 to 1943 Mary Porter Totten (House constructed in 1932) 1943 to 1955 James A and Ethel Skipp 1955 to 1957 James A and Inez Sktpp 1957 to 1960 Paul and Mary R. Cline 1960 to 1961 John S and Polly Ann Lea 1961 to 1964 Gary D and Carol B Burgen 1964 to 2005 Paul S and Joan B Reep 2005 to Present Edward P and Claudia W Lau RESIDENTS OF 70416TH STREET Bold Indicates long-tecm residency Prior to 193Fi Address Not Listed in Directory's 1936 Elias D(farmer) and Sophia Seldin, Alice and Bemice (Students at CU) 1938 Herbert J and Elizabeth Strelesky (Student at CU) 1940 Robert E jr and Eleanor A Driscoll (Student at CU) 1943 Robert S and Barbara Kinsman (US Navy) 1946 to 1956 Florence N Carpenter (records librarian, BCH) 1958 Ann M Becky (nurse) 1959 Ted Shepp(Student) 1960 John M jr and Juliet A Engel (teacher, Baseline Middle school) 1961 Steven Hollister (Student) 1962 Alan VanHuvelen (Student) 1963 Mary Smith and Carolyn Sander (students) 1964 Vacant 1965 Robert Boyd (student) 1966 to 1967 John H Chambedain (student) 1968 David Lee (Student) 1969 Linda Poter, Steve Grogan (Students) 1970 Philip Kastelic and Scott W. McDonald (Students) 1971 Philip Kastelic and James G. Thiela (students) 1972 Dave Rowe and James G. Thiela (students) 1973 Kurtis Erpelding and Wayne Williamson (Students) 1974 Wayne Williamson (Student) 1975 Patricia Edwards 1976 Florence Sanchez 1977 Lawrence Stipren 1978 Lawrence Shiffrin (Dancer, Brent Mason Troupe) 1979 Lawrence Shiffrin and M. J. Huibregtse 1980 to 1984 Lawrence Shiffrin (Dancer) and Carl Lanham (Modem Ski Packs) 1985 to 1987 Ed and Ellen Vineski (Student) 1988 Grace Campbell (student) 1989 to 1990 Grace Campbell and John Distefano 1991 to 1993 John Distefano and Kelli Kraus-Bailey 1994 No Listing 1995 Rich Adadow and Caroline ) Lasky 1996 Cynthia Zimet 1997 Deanna Franco and Robert Munoz Jr 1998 Robert Munoz Jr and Elizabeth Manc 1999 Elizabeth Ma~ and Ron Swatfigure 2000 jack Kerouac 2001 Gale A Tyler 2002 Bryan Connor 2003 Robert A Gaertner 2004 No Listing NOTE: ~inning Carnegie Library's collection of city directories is intermittent beg~nning in 1869, and annual be >' - : F ~ ._ .._ ~ ~i~.ra;;:w•o:a~:~-~..._._.. ._.. ~ _ - - in 1958. "No Return" or "No phone' does not necessarily mean ffie 6nilding was vacant. -"'-'-= ~--" -~ '- . ' ~ -+~c. 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