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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Landmarks - 1/5/2000 City of Boulder MINUTES OF THE Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MUNICIPAL BUILDING 1777 Broadway January 5, 2000 7:00 p.m. Board Members Present: Michael Holleran, chair Leslie Durgin Lisa Egger Sharon Rosall Rory Salance Ex-officio Planning Board Members present: There was no one. Staff Members Present Ruth WHeyser, Acting Director of Long Range Planning David Gehr, City Attorney's Office Jim McCarthy, Board Secretary Mr.Holleran - called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. 1. Citizen Participation for items not on the agenda Mr. Holleran - finding no members of the public attending, closed this item. 2. Report on Landmark Alteration Certificates/Demolition Permits Issued and Pending Accepted without comment. 3. Review and Approval of the Minutes of the January 5, 2000 meeting Ms. Rosall - had hoped her comments on page 6 of the November minutes. concerning residential approval would be taken to Planning Board by Mr. Ruzzin. Mr. Holleran - November aad December Minutes approved as amended. 2 4. Approval as to form of administrative regulations identifying common types of alterations that may be reviewed and approved by the city manager (staff) pursuant to Section 10-13-14(a)(2),B.R.C., 1981. This proposal would allow the following alteration certificates in the downtown historic district to be approved at a staff level: Awnings, patio extensions, and signs. Mr. Gehr - stated that no public hearing was required, but has traditionally been offered. Public Hearing Mr. Holleran - opened the public hearing and, seeing no one from the public wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. Staff Presentation Ms. McHeyser - reviewed the background and rationale for staff-level review. Board Discussion Mr. Holleran - found the language of the rule change imprecise and suggested the text be changed to read as follows (suggested changes in bold): The Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board hereby identifies the following common types of alterations that are very familiar to the city manager pursuant to Paragraph 10- 13-14(a) (2), B. R. C., 1981: the following alterations in the Downtown Historic District: at grade patio extensions (outdoor railings), awnings, and signs in traditional forms and locations. Mr. Gehr - explained when the language of the rule needed to be finalized. Motion Ms. Durgin - moved to approve the rule change as to form with the changes suggested by Mr. Holleran. Mr. Holleran - seconded. Vote Approved as to substance: 5-0 3 5. Matters from the City Attorney's Office Mr. Gehr - had nothing to report. Ms. Dar in - requested an explanation of the implications of National Register eligibility vs listing. Mr. Holleran - explained that National Register eligibility, unlike listing, does not get the property listed in the state register. Mr. Gehr - stated that his office has done some work on this already and he will put together a memo for the board. He also explained that portion of the proposed Grandview ordinance allowing city council to negotiate an alternate agreement with the university. He then left the meeting. 6. Matters for the Planning Department a. Historic context Project: Modern Architecture in Boulder Ms. McHeyser - explained the goals of the project. Diane Wray, Modern Architecture League - introduced her colleagues, Len Siegel and Michael Paglia, and gave an overview of the work they will do on the project. Ms. McHeyser - explained that this is the board's opportunity to give input and direction to the consultants prior to developing the context report. The board provided feedback and direction to the consultant team. b. Landmark names for 815-817 Pearl & 1240-1244Pine Streets Ms. McHeyser - noted that 1240-1244 Pine Street has been temporarily withdrawn by the applicant. She the presented two options for 815-817 Pearl Street: German house and German house II. German house was chosen by acclamation c. Depot Update Ms. McHeyser - the city manager is forming a task force and Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board should be represented. Mr. Salance and Mr. Holleran expressed interest. 4 Ms. Durgin - suggested that a 9th and Canyon task force member be included.Ms. Rosall - suggested Betty Chronic be considered as well as Jason Midyette for his knowledge of the train. d. Grandview Terrace Update Ms. McHeyser - updated the board on the council schedule. She suggested the board consider am informative open house for property owners. Ms. Durgin - cautioned that may be interpreted as interference with other city-sponsored negotiations. Ms. McHeyser - will contact the city manager and updated the board. e. Other Items Ms. McHejer - reminded the board about recruitment. Mr. Holleran's term expires this year. Ms. Egger will serve through the end of Ms. Arnold's term. Mr. Holleran - noted that the board has previously stated its preference for having three design professionals as members. Ms. McHeyser - noted that the board and commission reception is scheduled for March 24 and we are still expecting to have some type of party for the new and out-going preservation planning staff members. On the matter of staff, an offer has been made to the first choice candidate for the full-time preservation planner position and Ms. McHeyser is waiting for Human Resources. The half-time preservation planner position will be posted in the next two weeks and should be filled within a month. Mr, Holleran - asked about the dates and location for the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions. He found the previous meeting worthwhile. Mr. Salance - also found the conference helpful. Ms. McHeyser - will look into the budget. As part of the five year update to the Comp. Plan, the board should review policies and the historic preservation map including designated and potential historic districts. There is a February 24 Planning Board study session on the Comp. Plan update to discuss items staff thinks ought to be included and to get direction from Planning Board. Mr. Holleran - suggested that the board consider creating a Preservation Action Plan. Ms. McHeyser - will add this to the retreat agenda. 5 Ms. Rosall - asked if sections of the Comp. Plan and departmental projects that might conflict with or not fully consider preservation goals be brought to the attention of the board forpossible interaction. Ms. McHeyser - explained how departmental master plans and Community Environmental Action Plan procedures consider preservation issues. She then summarized a problem with a recent State Income Tax Credit application stemming, potentially, from unclear materials. She asked the board for their suggestions toward improving our procedures. Mr. Holleran - recommended that the application for the State Income Tax Credit be revised so that all contributing features are called out in a simple, checklist form. Ms. McHeyser - invited the board to the grand opening if the building services center and explained its philosophy. 7. Matters from the board Ms. Rosall - updated the board on the Pearl Street Mall Master Plan Project. 8. Old and New Business There was none. Adjournment Mr. Holleran - adjourned the meeting at 11:25. S:\PLAMDATA\COMU EV\l I ISnMINU"f ES\2000\00-01-05.FNL