HomeMy WebLinkAbout6B - Landmark alteration certificate to construct a 2,958 sq. ft. one and one half story house withMEMORANDUM
October 4'h, 2006
TO: Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board
FROM: Susan Richstone, Acting Long Range Planning Manager
James Hewat, Historic Preservation Planner
Chris Meschuk, Historic Preservation Planner
Alice Gilbertson, Historic Preservation Intem
SUBJECT: Public hearing and consideration of a landmark alteration
certificate to construct a 2,958 sq. ft., one-and-one half story
house with rooftop photo-voltaic panels at 429 Spruce Street
in the Mapleton Hill Historic District (HIS2006-00180).
STATISTICS:
1. Site: 429 Spruce Street
2. Zoning: RL-1 (Residential-Low 1)
3. Owner: Bruce and Cody Oreck
4. Applicant: Jim Logan, architect
5. Site Area: 9,050 sq. ft.
7. Prop. Const. 2,958 sq. ft.
8. Prop. Ht. 27'
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff finds the mass, scale, height, locatior. and orientation of the proposed
house to be generally consistent with the both the General Design Guidelines and
the Mapleton Hill Historic District Design Guidelines. Furthermore, staff
recommends that the Board approve the installation of the integrated solar
collectors in that their installation will not directly unpact a designated historic
resource and that the relatively inconspicuous nature of this form of solar
technology is consistent with the Sections 8.2 & 8.3 of the Guidelines and Sections
10.13.1(C) and 10-13-18 of the Boulder Revised Code.
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As such staff recommends that the Landmarks Board conditionally
approve the request for new construction at 429 Spruce Street based on the
findings outlined below. The recommended conditions of approval are:
1. That fenestration on the house be redesigned to make it more in
keeping with traditional proportions of glazed area to wall area
and scale of windows more in keeping with those found on
historic houses;
2. That the roof and extending eave over the garage on the south
elevation be redesigned to reflect a more traditional form.
3. That details regarding conditions (1-2 above) in addition to details
relating to windows, doors, roofing, siding material, and colour be
submitted to the design review committee for review and approval
prior to the issuance of a landmark alteration certificate.
4. That, if necessary, variances from the required setbacks be granted
by the Farmer's Ditch Association and the Board of Zoning
Adjustment.
SUMMARY:
- The demolition of the existing c.1895 house on the property was
approved by the full Landmarks Board in August of 2003.
- The application to construct a house at the property at 429 Spruce Street
was preluninarily reviewed by the design review committee at their
August 2^d, 2006 meeting. Because the application calls for free-standing
construction of more than 340 sq. ft. the proposal requires review by the
full Board in a public hearing.
- The application calls for the installation of °integrated" photo-voltaic
panels between the ribbing of standing seam roofing on the street facing
side of the proposed roof.
- Staff considers the mass, scale, height, location and orientation of the
proposed house to be generally consistent with the both the General Design
Guidelines and the Mapleton Hill Historic District Design Guidelines. Staff
recommends that the Board approve the installation of the integrated
solar collectors in that they will not directly impact a designated historic
resource and that the relatively inconspicuous nature of this form of solar
technology is consistent with the Sections 8.2 & 8.3 of the Guidelines and
Sections 10.13.1(C) and 10-13-18 of the Boulder Revised Code.
Staff recommends that the Landmarks Board conditionally approve the
request for new construction at 429 Spruce Street based on the findings
outlined below. T'he recommended conditions of approval are:
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1. That fenestration on the house be redesigned to make it
more in keeping with traditional proportions of glazed area
to wall area and scale of windows more in keeping with
those found on historic houses;
2. That the roof and extending eave over the garage on the
south elevation be redesigned to reflect a more traditional
form.
3. That details regarding conditions (1-2 above) in addition to
details relating to windows, doors, roofing, siding material,
and colour be submitted to the design review committee for
review and approval prior to the issuance of a landmark
alteration certificate.
4. T'hat, if necessary, variances from the required setbacks be
granted by the Farmer's Ditch Association and the Board of
Zoning Adjustment.
BACKGROUND:
In August 2003, the Landmarks Board approved the demolition of the
c.1895 frame house and adjacent garage on the property at 429 Spruce Street.
Figure 1. House at 429 Sprnce Street prior to demolition, August, 2003
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On August 2^d, 2006, the Design Review Committee reviewed preliminary
plans for the construction of a one and one-half story brick house on the vacant
lot.
PROPERTY HISTORY:
The no longer extant house at 429 Spruce was originally constructed in the 1890s
as part of the Mapleton Terrace addition to the city, which was platted in 1890 by
W.H. Thompson, Harold D. Thompson, and Isaac C. Dennett. In 1895, the
property was purchased by Mattie Thompson for $275. In 1897, Thompson sold
the property to Agnes Evans for $450. The increase in property value indicates
that the house was probably constructed between 1895 and 1897. In 2003, the
small vernacular frame house on the property was demolished. The property has
changed hands 18 times over the last century, and has served as rental housing
for most of its existence.
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Figure 2. 429 Spruce Street site map showing footprints of demolished buildings
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:
The property 429 Spruce is a vacant non-conforming, triangular-
shaped lot between Spruce Street and Mountain View Drive. The Farmer's Ditch
runs across the rear portion of the lot, adjacent to Mountain View Drive. A 25'
wide alley across the rear of the alley was vacated several years ago, increasing
the overall size of the lot. Development on the vacated alley portion of the lot is
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not allowed. The site includes a significant amount of grade change, sloping
more than 15 feet from the Mountain View edge to the Spruce Street edge.
REQUEST FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION:
The applicant proposes the construction of a new, one and one-half story
brick and frame house with attached one-car garage at the southwest corner of
the lot. Because of required setbacks in~luding those from the farmer's ditch at
the rear of the property, the location and size of the building envelope are
limited.
A site plan indicates a south facing porch at the west end of the house to
be set back approximately 14' from the Spruce Street right-of-way and a second
porch at the east end of the south face being setback roughly 25'. The proposed
garage is shown to be located at the east end of the house set back approximately
37' from the street. The garage is shown to be accessed via an existing curb cut
which served the original garage. The proposed new construction is shown to
have two separate entrances facing onto Spruce Street.
In elevation, the proposed house is shown to be designed in a gable roof
dominated, neo-traditional manner with large extending dormers and
simplified-classical inspired elements. The house is shown to be 27' in height
from the lowest point on grade to the ridge of the gable.
The south elevation features a front gable extending from the main side
gable roof form and a dormer from the east portion of the house. This gable
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rigure 3. rroposea new construcaon at 4~y 5pruce a~reec, lsoum eievanonJ
features modified king-post work on the underside of the eave. A smaller
dormer is planned to extend east from the south gable. The house is shown to be
fenestrated with a single, paired, and a triple bank of one over one, double-hung
windows.
Two shed roof porches are shown to extend from the south elevation; each
supported by simple wood columns. The south elevation of the garage is shown
to feature a pair of two-half wide, wood plank doors above which is an extended
eave.
Plans show the house to have a standing seam metal roof with flexible,
thin panel, "integrated" photo-voltaic material fit between the seams. This roof
material is intended to make the house energy independent.
The applicant proposes the east elevation of the house to Z~e dominated by
the main gable end and first-story, shed roof porches.
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1-igure 4. 1'roposed new construction at 429 5pruce 5treet, (east elevation)
Figure 5. Yroposed new construction at 429 5pruce Street, (west elevationl
Plans call for the west face of the house to be feature a clipped gable end
dormer, a cantilevered eave, and brick wall expanses punctuated by square
casement windows and a single one over one, double-hung sash.
BOARD'S DECISION
The Historic Preservation Ordinance specifies that a Landmark
Alteration Certificate may not be approved by the Board or City Council unless it
meets the conditions specified in Section 10-13-18 B.R.C. Specifically:
(a) The landmarks board and the city council shall not approve an
application for a landmark alteration certificate unless each such agency
finds that the proposed work is consistent with the purposes of this
chapter.
(b) Neither the landmarks board nor the city council shall approve a
landmark alteration certificate unless it meets the following conditions:
(1) The proposed work preserves, enhances, or restores and does not
damage or destroy the exterior architectural features of the landmark or
the subject property within an historic district;
(2) The proposed work does not adversely affect the special character or
special historical, architectural, or aesthetic interest or value of the
landmark and its site or the district;
(3) The architectural style, arrangement, texture, color, arrangement of
color, and materials used on existing and proposed structures are
compatible with the character of the existing landmark and its site or the
historic district; and
(4) With respect to a proposal to demolish a building in an historic district,
the proposed new construction to replace the building meets the
requirements of paraeravhs (bl(2) and ~ of this section.
(c) In determining whether to approve a landmark alteration certificate,
the landmarks board shall consider the economic feasibility of ~
altematives, incorporation of energy-efficient design, and enhanced access
for the disabled.
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ANALYSIS:
The following is an analysis of the proposal's compliance with the
applicable design guidelines.
General Design Guidelines for New Construction, 6.0.
61 `ITistincE-on fiom FIistoric Buildin ~ ~ f ` r ' _ -
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 6e com atible with the historic cantext, th must also be reco nizable as new construction.
.1 Buildings should be of their own time The proposed design can be YES
creating contemporary interpretations described as neo-traditional
of historic elements. referencing the form, massing, and
de[ailing of houses in the area in a
contem ora fashion.
.2 Interpretations of historic styles may be Drawings show the proposed house YES
appropriate if they are distinguishable to interpxet some of the historic
as new. forms and styles found in the
Mapleton Hill historic district in a
manner that will be clearly
distin ishable from the historic.
6.2 Site and Settin
Neu~ buildings should be designed and located so that sigraficant site features, rncluding matuTe
trees, are not lost or obscured. The size of the new buildings should not overpower the site or
dramatically alter its historic character. Buildings within historic districts generally display a
consistency in setback, orientahon, spacing and distance between adjacent buildings. Therefore, the
compatibflity of proposed new construction will be reviewed to ensure that these elements are
maintained.
1 Conform to the design guidelines found Although a non-conforming lot, the yES
m Section 2.0 Site Design, regarding proposed b~ailding location on the
site and setting in dweloying a site and oiientation is generally in
qroposed site plan. keeping with the neighborhood. The
primary elevaHon's orientation is to
Spruce and 5~h Streets. OrientaHon of
proposed house consistent with that
of the ori 'nal house.
2 Design new construction so that the Some cutting into the grade will be yES
overnll character of the site, site necessary, however exisHng
tapograyhy, character-defining site topography and trees on the
eatures and trees are retained. ro er will be lar el reserved.
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3 Site new construction to be compatible The proposed house will be located yES
with surrounding buildings that at roughly the same location as the
contribute to the overall character of the original house. The front setback is
historic district in terms of setback, consistent with the historic pattem
orientation, spacing, and distance from for the neighborhood.
ad'acent buildin s.
4 Nezu construction should not be The lot coverage for the proposed yES
significantly different from contributing house is within the average for the
historic buildings in the district in historic pattern of the azea.
terms of the qroportion of built mass to
open space on the individual site. See
Guideline 2.1.1.
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Mass and Scale
In considering the overall compatibility of new construction, its height, form, massing, size and
scale will all be reviewed. The overall proportion of the building's front fa~ade is especially
important to consider since it will have the most impact on the streetscape. While new construction
tends to be larger than historic buildings, reflecting the needs and desires of the modern
homeowner, new strucfures should not be so out-of-scale wrth the surrounding buildings as to loom
over them.
Design new buildings to be compatible Exposure of fa~ade to street is yES
1 with surrounding buildings that greater than those found on the
contribute to the overall character of street. This is a result of non-
the historic district in terms of height, conforming lot and limited building
size, scale, massing, and proportions. envelope. In other respects, the
house is generally consistent with
those found in the immediate
streetscape in terms of height, scale,
massin and ro orrion.
Z The mass and scale of new construction Plans and elevations indicate the yES
should respect neighboring buildings scale, massing and placement of the
and the streetscape as a whole. house will respect neighboring
buildings and the streetscapes as a
whole.
Historic heights and widths as well as Exposure of fa~ade to street is yES
3 their ratios should be maintained. The greater than those found on the
proportions of the front fa~ade are street. Otherwise, proportions of the
particularly important and should be proposed house are generally
compatible to those of surrounding comparible with those of adjacent
historic buildings. historic buildings on both Highland
Avenue and 5'h Street.
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6.4
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Materials ~ = ~ ~ ~ ~'°_
1 Materials should be similar in scale, I' ans call for the walis of the houst MAYBE
proportion, texture, finish, and color t be brick, the upper story sided i
to those found on nearby historic ~. ith decorarive wood shingle. The
buildings. roof is specified to be standing seam
metal, a blue-black "integrated"
photo-voltaic cell material to be
installed onto the metal panels on
the street-facing (south) facing roof
areas. Windows and doors specified
to be metal clad.
2 Maintain a human scale by avoiding Plans for the house show vazied yES
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large, featureless surfaces and by using shapes, forms, and sizes found on
traditionally sized building historic buildings in this area of the
com onents and matrrials. Ma leton Hill Historic District.
6.5 Ke Buildin Elements
Roofs, porches, dormers, windows and doors are some of the most important character-defining
elements of any building. As such, they require extra attention to assure that they compliment the
historic archrr;~cture. In addition to the guidelmes below, refer also to Section 3.0 Alterations for
related su escions.
1 Design the spacing, plarement, scale, Fenestration shown in submitted NO
orientation, proportion, and size of elevations is not compatible with
windaw and dom openings in new historic buildings in the immediate
structures to be compatible with the streetscape i.e. over-scaled windows
surrounding buildings that contribute and areas of too much glazing on
to the historic district, white reflecting south elevaHon. Revisions required.
the underlying design of the new
buildin .
2 Select windows and doors for new Specified 1/1, double hung wood NO
buildings that are compatible in and casement sash are compatible
material, subdivision, proportion, and reflecHve of early rivenNeth-
pattern and detail with the windows century windows and characteristic
and doors of surrounding yuildings that of the historic houses in the I
contribute to the historic district. neighborhood. However, proporrion
of glazed areas on south elevation
too large. Bank of three windows on
dormer should be reduced.
3 New buildings should use a roof forr,: The proposed cross-gable roof form NO
found in the district or on the landmark is chazacteristic of the historic
site. buildings in the district. Roof form
over the garage should be revised to
reflect those found on historic
buildin s in the district.
4 Porches should be comqatible in The proposed shed-roof porches on yES
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rnnssirzg and details to historic porches the south elevation in mass and
in the district, and should be detail is characteristic of many tum-
appropriate to the styfe af the house. of-the century houses in the district.
Simplified-classical inspired
detailing on porch reflective of such
elements found on many historic
houses in the nei hborhood
5 Dormers should be secondary to the Proposed cross-gable and shed YES
rnnin roof and should be lower than tlte dormers are secondary and lower
roofiinc. Oversized dormers are than the ridge line of the roof.
ina ro riate.
8.2
Energy conservation is a growing concern for property owners today. In the historic districts it is
imporfant to ensure fhat such coricerns are addressed tn wnys that do not dnmage or diminish the
historic character of the vuildin~, site, or district. ___
Retairi and preserve the inherent
energy-coiTSen~ing features ineluding
shrrde trees, porches and operable
windows, trnnsoms, shutters, and
Ufrnds.
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Insta!! exterior rnechanicai equipment
i~z tl~e rnost incorispicuous nrea ...,
usually along a building's rear
elevation.
It is iiot appropriate to install
venti(ators, solar collectors, antennas,
skylights . . . in locations that
compromise character-defining roofs, or
on roof slopes thaf are prominently
aisible from the street.
The proposed design includes a
number of energy-conserving
features including operable windows
and porches. Design also includes
roof mounted pvc panels to be
installed on the south face of the
roof.
Proposed integrated pvc panels are
to be flush mounted on standing
seam metal roof on the south (street)
face of the roof. Associated
mechanical equipment will be
housed in coping along ridge of roof.
Other solar panels wil] be mounted
on roof area that will not be visible
from the street.
Proposed solar collectors are to be
installed on street facing area of roof
MAYBE
MAYBE
MAYBE
Staff considers the mass, scale, height, and orientation of the proposed
house at 42.9 Spruce Street appropriate to the modest character of historic houses
in the immediate area. While the presentation of the house to the street is
significantly wider than average on the block at approximately 57', this exposure
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is a result of a non-conforming lot constrained by a very limited building
envelope. Steps have been taken to mitigate the impact of the south elevation by
stepping back areas of the fa~ade from the central projecting gable element.
The design generally integrates forms and elements of historic types of
architecture found in the district; most notably Stick and simplified Queen Anne.
However, details concerning proposed fenestration should be addressed to
ensure that proportion of size and proportion of window to wall area is more in
keeping with that found on historic architecture in the district. Additionally, staff
considers that the cantilevered roof over the proposed garage should be
redesigned to express a more traditional form.
In his cover letter, the applicant acknowledges the request to construct a
house w~ith solar panels mounted on a conspicuous elevation of a building is
inconsistent with Section 8.3.2 of the Gerteral Desigri Gicidelines. Section 8.3.4 of the
Gt~ideliries goes on to state that such roof-top appurtenances should not
"compromise character-defining roofs, or on roof slopes that are prominently
visible from the street". The review of this element of the project represents
consideration of a technology not viable in 2003 when the Gtsidelines were
adopted. The applicant will bring a sample of the proposed standing seam roof
with integrated photovoltaic material between the seams to the Landmarks
Board public hearing.
At their April 26t'', 2006 joint meeting with the EAB, the Board passed a
motion that stated that, "Solar collectors and skylights should be placed on
inconspicuous locations, however, as new solar collector technologies emerge
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Figure 6. Example of integrated phato-voltaic panels proposed.
with less noticeable collectors, more flexibility should be given to solar collector
placemenY'.
While the location of the collectors is on the publicly visible street side of
the roof, the low profile and colour of the panels may render them relatively
inconspicuous and not compromising the character defining roof form of the
proposed house. Staff considers that the Board should also consider that the
proposed installation of "integrated" solar collectors is proposed for new
construction and thus will not damage a historic property.
FINDINGS:
With the conditions outlined in the staff recommendation, the request for
a landmark alteration certificate to construct a house at 429 Spruce Street, will be
compatible with the Historic Preservation Ordinance, in that:
1. The proposed work will not damage or destroy exterior
architectural features of the subject property within an historic
district.
2. The proposed work will not adversely affect the special character
or special historical, architectural, or aesthetic interest or value of
the landmark and its site or the district;
3. The architectural style, arrangement, texture, color, arrangement of
color, and materials used are compatible with the character of the
existing landmark and its site or the historic district.
4. The request is generally consistent with adopted design guidelines
from the General Design Guidelines, including Sections 6.1, 6.2, 6.3,
6.4 and 6.5.
5. The request to install the integrated photo-voltaic cells is consistent
with Section 10-13-1(C) of the Boulder Revised Code.
ATTACHMENTS:
A: Historic Building Inventory Form
B: Cover Letter
C: Site Plans and Elevations of proposed construction
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Attachment A
COLORADO HISTORICAL SOCIETY NOT FOR FIELD USE
Office of Archaeology ar.9 Historic Preservation ELIGIBLE
1300 Broadway, Denver, Colozado DET NOT ELIG
HISTORIC BUILDING INVENTORY RECORD NOMINATED
CITY OF BOULDER, COLORADO Boulder County CERTIFIED REHAB
DATE
PROJECT NAME: BOULDER HISTORTC PLACES State ID#: 5BL2349
Building Name:
'~Building Address: 429 SPRUCE STREET BOULDER, COLORADO 80302
Building Owner: GEORGE POORPIAN
Owner Address: 429 SPRUCE STREET BOULDER, COLORADO 80302
USGS Quad: BDULDER Quad Year: 1466 (REV.1979)
Legal: Tnsp 1N Range 71W Section 25 1/4, 1/4
H15toT1c Nane: ROSEBOOM HOUSE
Aistrict Name: NOT APPLICABLE
Block: 4 Lot: 1 Addition: tfAPLETON TERRACE
Year of Addition: 1890
lm Roll By: ROGER WHITACRE Film Number: BL-17
:mber of Negatives: 23 Negative Location: BOULDER
Construction Date: ESTIt4ATE: 1690'S
Source: ASSESSOR/1898 CITY DIRECT
Present Use: RESIDENCE Historic Use: RESIDENCE
Condition: FAIR Extent of Alterations: FfINOR
Description: ALUMINUM WINDOW FRA~IES; ADDITION ON REAR; NEW LATTICE UNDER
PORCH.
ORIGINAL If Moved, Date(s):
Style: VERNACULAR WOOD FRAPIE, SIDE GABLE {QUEEN ANNE) Stories: 1
Materials: WOOD Square Footage: 1330
Field Assessment: NOT ELIGIBLE District Potential: NO
Local Landmark Designation?: NO Name: Date:
Associated Buildings7: YES Type: GARAGE/BARN & DUGOUT
If Inventoried, List Id Numbers:
Architect: UNKNOWN Source:
'•~ilder/Contractor: UNKN047td Source:
`ginal Owner: POSSIBLY GEORGE W. & EP1t1A ROSEBOOP7
Source: BOULDER CITY DIRECTORY, 1898
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429 Spruce Street
:n Shape: . . . . . . . . . .
Theme(s):
The Urban Frontier (1860-1920).
Page 2
Architectural Description:
Side gable roofed hoUSe with clapboard siding. Shed roofed porch
supported by t~rned wood spindles with lace-like brackets. Wood porch base
and steps. Original paneled and glazed front door, flanked by tall,
narrow, double-hung windows. Architrave window surrounds on,some windows.
Stone foundation. Large addition on rear.
Construction History:
Historical Background:
In 1898, this house was occupied by George W. and Emma H. Roseboom.
~eboom was a bricklayer. In 1901, C.E. and Dora Walker lived in the
house. Walker was a driver. In 1913, Harry and Mary Ptetcalf lived here
with their son, Henry, who was a student.
Architectural Significance:
Represents the work of a master.
Possesses high artistic values.
_~_ Represents a type, period or method of construction.
Historical Significance:
_ Associated with significant persons.
_ Associated with significant events and/or patterns.
Contributes to an historic district.
Statement of Significance:
This small frame house retains much of its original detail and is
associated with working class families of early twentieth century Boulder.
References:
Boulder County Assessor's Records
Sanborn Insurance Maps
eoulder City Directories, 1901-1902 and 1913-1914
"~irveyed by Whitacre/Simmons Affiliation: Front Range Research
Date: June 1988
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Attachment B
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September 14~'• 2006
Landmark Application for a new residence at 429 Spruce Street, Boulder, Colorado
T'he owners, Bruce and Cody Oreck, propose to construct a new single family
residence £or their daughter and her family on the lot they have purchased at 429 Spruce
Street. They believe that changes to thaplanet from human induced earbon dioxide pose
a huge problem for future generations. As the City ofBoulder moves forward in
establishing a climate action plan, we intend to build a home that does not co~tribute to
carbon dio~tide emissions and in fact is a demonstration of how to build for the future.
We have focused on integrating these technological considerations into the historic
character of the Mapleton neighborhood in a sensitive and thoughtfiel manuer.
This house, with 2627 sq. ft. above ground and a 331 sq. ft. garage and 1148 sq.
ft. basement, will get ali of its energy needs from the sun. It will export enough eleotricity
fo the grid to repay the carbon debt of its initial construction over the life of the building.
In accordance with the Mapleton Hill Design guidelines, we believe that this
design incorporates the mass, scate, and proportions that charaoterize the existing homes
in the district. Due to the nanow and wide shape of the lot, the building is wider than
some of the houses on the block. However, the forward elements of gable and porch
present a nanow facade to the immediate experience of sidewalk and street. The garage is
deeply cecessed at the side along the lot line, and as a one.car garage, provides the
minimum off street pazking required. The exterior of the building will be brick with a
1/8~' inch mortar joint to match the historic pattem.
The roof forms incorporate a rear ga6le that will be largely hidden.to provide a
place for flat plate_thermal solaz collectors, mounted flat on the roof, that will provide
heat and hot water. The roof surfaces facing the street will be black standing seam metal
with a fihin film photovoltaic material placed in between the ribs. This black surface will
generate electricity for the home. A sample of this material and photo of an instailation is
provided. We feel that the forms, materials, colors and detailing of thas building all
respect the integcity of the historic district.
Guideline V.4 states that solar panels mounted so they are visible from the street
are inappropriate. These solar panels are visible from the street, however t6ey are
it~tegrated into the roof in such a manner as to.be~attractive and look }ike the material of
the roof Guideline U3 states that new construction shoµld be an expression of its own
time. .
We feel that the changes to our world from global wazming are serious enough
that it is time that renewable euergy should be out and proud and not hidden away. This
building is intended to be an attractive, appropriate demonstration of a carbon neutral
building that can show the way forwar.d as the city prepares its carbon action plan.
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