Item 5B - 835 Pine St memoAgenda Item # 5A Page 1
M E M O R A N D U M
March 7, 2018
TO: Landmarks Board
FROM: Lesli Ellis, Comprehensive Planning Manager
Debra Kalish, Senior Counsel, City Attorney’s Office
James Hewat, Senior Historic Preservation Planner
Marcy Cameron, Historic Preservation Planner II
Tony Wiese, Historic Preservation Intern
SUBJECT: Public hearing and consideration of a Landmark Alteration
Certificate to construct a 1,200 sq. ft. accessory building and
associated retaining walls at 835 Pine St. in the Mapleton
Hill Historic District, per section 9-11-18 of the Boulder
Revised Code (HIS2017-00359).
STATISTICS:
1. Site: 835 Pine St.
2. Zoning: RL-1 (Residential-Low 1)
3. Lot size: 11,103 sq. ft.
4. Proposed sq. ft.: 1,200 sq. ft. (as measured to calculate
the Floor Area Ratio)
5. Proposed footprint: 600 sq. ft.
6. Historic District: Mapleton Hill, contributing property
7. Owner: Jennifer Sullivan and Miles Corkern
8. Applicant: May Yin Architecture
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
If the applicant complies with the conditions listed below, staff considers the
proposed construction of a two-car garage will be generally consistent with the
conditions specified in Section 9-11-18, B.R.C. 1981, the General Design Guidelines,
and the Mapleton Hill Design Guidelines. Staff recommends that the Landmarks
Board adopt the following motion:
The Landmarks Board adopts the staff memorandum dated Mar. 7, 2018 as the findings
of the board and approves the construction of a 440 sq. ft., two-car garage and associated
retaining walls, finding that they generally meet the standards for issuance of a
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Landmark Alteration Certificate in Chapter 9-11-18, B.R.C. 1981, subject to the
following conditions:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The applicant shall be responsible for constructing the accessory building
in compliance with the approved plans dated Dec. 22, 2017, except as
modified by these conditions of approval.
2. Prior to submitting a building permit application and final issuance
of the Landmark Alteration Certificate, the applicant shall submit
to the Landmarks design review committee (Ldrc), for its final
review and approval:
a. Revised plans showing the following revisions:
- Locating the garage further north and east on the
property
- reducing the mass and scale of the proposed new
garage to about 440 sq. ft.
- eliminating the projecting roof forms from the
design
- significantly reducing the number and height of
proposed retaining walls
b. Final architectural plans that include details for the new
accessory building, including wall and roof materials, door
and window details, and hardscaping on the property to
ensure that the final design of the building is consistent with
the General Design Guidelines, the Mapleton Historic District
Design Guideline, and the intent of this approval.
SUMMARY:
• Constructed about 1883 the house at 835 Pine St. retains a high level of
historic integrity and is a contributing resource in Mapleton Hill Historic
District.
• In 2014, the Landmarks Board approved an LAC for the removal of a c.1920s
addition and the construction of a new addition.
• On Dec. 6, 2017, the applicant submitted a Landmark Alteration Certificate
(LAC) request for the construction of a two-car garage and associated
retaining walls.
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• Staff finds the proposed construction of an accessory building to be generally
consistent with the criteria for a Landmark Alteration Certificate as per 9-11-
18(a) & (b)(1)-(4) B.R.C. 1981, the General Design Guidelines and the Mapleton
Hill Design Guidelines.
• This recommendation is based upon the understanding that the stated
conditions will be reviewed and approved by the Landmarks design review
committee (Ldrc) prior to the issuance of a Landmark Alteration Certificate.
PROPERTY HISTORY
Figure 1. 835 Pine St. Tax Assessor Card photograph c.1929.
Photograph Courtesy the Carnegie Branch Library for Local History.
The house at 835 Pine St. was constructed in 1882 by Ira McAllister, who sold it
the next year and built a large, three-story house at 1619 Pine St. (Local
Landmark 77-3). Ira McAllister established Boulder’s longest operating lumber
company and was recognized as “among the pillars” of the early community.
John F. and Margaret Stewart and their daughter Marvinetta Jefferson purchased
the house at 835 Pine St. in 1889 and lived there for 50 years. John F. Stewart was
born in Ohio in 1828 and died in this house in 1908 at the age of 80. Cited as “one
of Boulder’s most highly esteemed citizens,” Stewart had settled in Evans, CO, in
the early 1870s and the family moved to Boulder in 1881. Stewart was a minister
in Boulder and also grew fruit. Following Margaret Stewart’s death in 1914,
Marvinetta Jefferson lived here for many years. Marvinetta Jefferson taught
piano lessons in the home and was the music director at the First Congregational
Church.
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The 1994 Historic Building Survey found the house to be potentially eligible for
listing in the National Register of Historic Places, and the property is considered
to be contributing to the Mapleton Hill Historic District.
DESCRIPTION
The property is located on the north side of Pine St. between 8th and 9th streets, in
the West Boulder addition to the city, which was platted in 1874. The
approximately 2,800 sq. ft. house is located on an 11,100 sq. ft. lot.
Figure 2. Location Map, 835 Pine St.
Figure 3. South elevation, 835 Pine St., 2018.
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The one-and-one-half story house was constructed around 1882 and features a
steeply-pitched roof with wide, overhanging eaves and a wide frieze board. The
house is clad in narrow horizontal lap siding with corner boards. It has a
symmetrical façade featuring tall, narrow, two-over-two, double-hung windows
with low pedimented lintels. A front gable roofed porch is supported by
chamfered posts. The entrance features a paneled door with round arched panels
and a transom with an oval window.
PROPOSED NEW GARAGE
The applicant proposes to construct a 24’ x 25’ garage with a floor area of
approximately 1,200 sq. ft. as measured when calculating the Floor Area Ratio.
Plans indicate the building is intended to house two cars and bicycle storage on
the 600 sq. ft. upper level, while the 600 sq. ft. lower level is to be utilized as a
studio. The existing house has a Floor Area of 2,783 sq. ft. with the proposed new
building the Floor Area for the property would be 3,985 sq. ft. where a maximum
of 4,243 sq. ft. is allowed on this RL-1 (Residential Low-1) zoned property.
The accessory building is designed to be converted into an Owners’ Accessory
Unit if, in the future, that use is permitted in this zoning district. An elevator is
planned to provide access between the two levels. The location is proposed to
allow for the required 24’ backing distance and the flat roof is proposed to stay
within the 20’ height limit for accessory buildings in RL-1. Retaining walls and
paved areas are shown to extend from the garage to the main house.
Figure 4. Proposed Site Plan. (North is to the right).
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Figure 5. View from 9th Street down alley – Proposed garage would be located
between the two accessory buildings shown.
Figure 6. Location of proposed garage/studio is between the truck and adjacent
property’s garage.
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Figure 7. View from 9th Street, looking west across adjacent property
at 835 Pine St., house at left and location of proposed garage at right.
Figure 8. Proposed North (alley) Elevation. Not to Scale.
In elevation, the north alley face of the proposed building is shown to have two
8’ by 8’6” wood overhead garage doors while projecting roof areas extend
beyond the west and south south walls. A parapet wall rises about 1’ above the
main, low sloped roof of the building.
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Figure 9. Proposed East Elevation. Not to Scale.
The east elevation is shown to have a projecting roof that covers the walkway
and stairs that are shown to slope down from the alley.
Figure 10. Proposed West Elevation. Not to Scale.
The west elevation of the proposed building is shown to be unadorned, with no
window or door openings.
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Figure 11. Proposed South Elevation. Not to Scale.
The south elevation is shown to feature group of three double-hung windows on
the upper level while the lower level is fenestrated with a glass pedestrian door
and a wide sliding glass door. The shingled roof of the covered walkway is
shown to wrap around the southeast corner of the building and extending west
to shade the lower level openings. The materiality is parged concrete on the
lower level and narrow wood lap siding above.
CRITERIA FOR THE BOARD’S DECISION
Subsection 9-11-18(b) and (c), B.R.C. 1981, sets forth the standards the Landmarks
Board must apply when reviewing a request for a Landmark Alteration
Certificate.
(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 historic, architectural, or aesthetic interest or value of the
landmark and its site or the district;
(3) The architectural style, arrangement, texture, color, arrangement of
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color, and materials used on existing and proposed constructions
are compatible with the character of the existing landmark and its
site or the historic district;
(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 paragraphs (b)(2) and (3) above.
(c) In determining whether to approve a landmark alteration certificate, the
Landmarks Board shall consider the economic feasibility of alternatives,
incorporation of energy-efficient design, and enhanced access for the
disabled.
ANALYSIS
1. Does the proposed application preserve, enhance, or restore, and not damage or destroy
the exterior architectural features of the landmark or the subject property within a
historic district?
Staff finds that, provided the listed conditions are met locating the building
further east and north on the property, reducing the size of the building to about
440 sq. ft., revising the sloping roof element of the design and significantly
reducing the amount of new retaining walls on the property, the construction of
a new accessory building will not damage or destroy contributing properties in
the alley scape and will be generally compatible and consistent with the General
Design Guidelines and the Mapleton Hill Historic District Guidelines (see Design
Guidelines Analysis section).
2. Does the proposed application adversely affect the special character or special historic,
architectural, or aesthetic interest or value of the district?
The staff finds that, provided the listed conditions are met, the proposed
application will not adversely affect the special character or special historic,
architectural, or aesthetic interest or value of the landmark property as it will be
generally compatible with the General Design Guidelines and the Mapleton Hill
Design Guidelines in terms of mass, scale, height, design and color (see Design
Guidelines Analysis section).
3. Is the architectural style, arrangement, texture, color, arrangement of color, and
materials used on existing and proposed structures compatible with the character of the
historic district?
Staff finds that, provided the listed conditions are met, the proposed new
construction will be generally compatible with the architectural form,
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arrangement, texture, color, arrangement of color, and materials used on the
proposed building and will be generally compatible with the character of the
historic district in terms of location, mass, scale, height, setback, and design (see
Design Guidelines Analysis section).
ANALYSIS:
The Historic Preservation Ordinance sets forth the standards the Landmarks
Board must apply when reviewing a request for a Landmark Alteration
Certificate. The Board has adopted the General Design Guidelines to help interpret
the historic preservation ordinance. The following is an analysis of the proposed
new construction with respect to relevant guidelines. Design guidelines are
intended to be used as an aid to appropriate design and not as a checklist of
items for compliance.
The following is an analysis of the proposal’s compliance with the appropriate
sections of the Mapleton Hill Historic District Design Guidelines and the General
Design Guidelines.
GENERAL DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR GARAGES & OTHER ACCESSORY BUILDINGS.
2.1 Building Alignment, Orientation, and Spacing
1. Locate Buildings within the range
of alignments seen traditionally in
the area maintaining traditional
setbacks at the front, side and rear
of the property.
The building is shown to extend
24’ across the 50’ width of the
lot. The building will be
approximately 5’ from the
adjacent accessory building to
the west. The contributing
accessory building to the east is
located approximately 30’ from
the east wall of the proposed
garage. Staff considers that
locating the proposed accessory
building approximately 15’ to
the east of proposed location
and closer to the alley would be
more consistent with the
historic patterns in Mapleton
Hill alleys. Revise placement for
review by the Ldrc.
No
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.6 … garages should be located at the
rear of of the lot and accessed from
the alley.
(See 2.1.1 above)
.7 Preserve a backyard area between
the house and garage, maintaining
the general proportion of built mass
to open space found within the area.
Backyard space is maintained
with proposed garage.
Yes
2.2 Streetscape and Landscape
7. Where existing retaining walls are
important to the character of the
property they should be
incorporated into new landscape
features. Regrading and the
introduction of new retaining walls
is in appropriate. Tall, plan
concrete retaining walls are in
appropriate.
Existence of existing retaining
walls unclear. Construction of
proposed building shows
construction of 5’ high retaining
wall and steps to east of that
building, 3’ retaining walls at
south courtyard area of lower
level of accessory building.
Proposal also indicates
construction of retaining walls
at backyard to the main house,
but little detail provided other
than pebble dash concrete
finish. The extent of regrading
and new retaining walls should
be significantly reduced in
number and height. Locating a
smaller building north on the
property toward the alley may
reduce the need to introduce
retaining walls in that area.
Revise for review by the Ldrc.
No
2.3 Site Design: Alleys
The alleys in historic districts were traditionally used for secondary access to the
houses, for deliveries, and as storage places for horses and buggies, and later, for
cars. A view of the backyards from the alleys was maintained. While today’s alleys
have evolved into use as pedestrian paths for jogging, bicycling and dog walking,
they still contribute to the historic character of the neighborhood. They are
typically minimally paved.
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Along the alleys are historic accessory buildings of various shapes and sizes
including barns, chicken coops, sheds and small garages. This variety contributes
to the general feeling of human scale in the alleys.
Guidelines Analysis Conforms?
.1
Maintain alley access for parking
and retain the character of alleys as
clearly secondary access to
properties.
Alley access is retained in the
proposal Yes
.2
Retain and preserve the variety and
character found in the existing
historic accessory buildings along
the alleys.
Proposal does not include the
removal of an existing accessory
building.
N/A
.3
The use of historically proportioned
materials for building new accessory
buildings contributes to the human
scale of the alleys. For example,
narrower lap siding and smaller
brick are appropriate.
The building is proposed to be
clad in narrow (4”) lap siding. Yes
.4
Structures that were constructed
after the period of significance but
are still more than 50 years old and
contribute to the variety and
character of the alleyway should be
retained.
See 2.3.2 above. N/A
.5
Maintain adequate spacing between
accessory building so that the view of
the main house is not obscured, and
the alley does not evolve into a
tunnel-like passage.
The building is shown to extend
24’ across the 50’ width of the
lot. The building will be
approximately 5’ from the
adjacent accessory building to
the west. The contributing
accessory building to the east is
located approximately 30’ from
the east wall of the proposed
garage. Staff considers that
locating the proposed accessory
building approximately 15’ to
the east of proposed and closer
Maybe
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to the alley would be more
consistent with the historic
patterns in Mapleton Hill alleys.
Revise location at Ldrc.
2.4 Parking and Driveways
.6
Historically appropriate paving
materials, such as flagstone or brick,
can be used to visually break up
larger parking areas
Width of lot along the alley
appears to be paved. Consider
locating garage closer to alley
and preserving gravel material
in front of and at sides of
proposed garage. Revise at Ldrc.
Maybe
.7
Paving driveways or garage access
areas with asphalt or concrete gives a
modern look and is generally
inappropriate, particularly when
adjacent to unpaved alleys.
Flagstone or brick wheel strips are
the preferred alternative.
Width of lot along the alley
appears to be paved. Consider
locating garage closer to alley
and preserving gravel material
in front of and at sides of
proposed garage. Revise at Ldrc.
Maybe
7.0 Garages & Other Accessory Structures
Accessory buildings include barns, sheds, garages and outbuildings. Originally accessory
buildings were used for storage of equipment, animals, or carriages. Generally, these
buildings have been adapted for the storage of cars. In most cases, accessory building were
located to the rear of the lot and accessed by alleys. They were subordinate in size and
detailing to the primary house. Over time they have emerged as important elements of
many lots and alleys in the district. Efforts should be made to protect the eclectic character
of alleys.
Both additions to existing accessory buildings and new accessory building will be
evaluated in terms of how they affect the historic character of the individual site and the
district as a whole. In the past, larger accessory structures have been allowed than may be
appropriate today.
7.2 New Accessory Buildings
New accessory buildings should follow the character and pattern of historic accessory buildings.
While they should take design cues from the primary buildings, they must be subordinate in size,
massing, and detailing. Alley buildings should maintain a scale that is pleasant to walk along and
comfortable for pedestrians.
Location and Orientation
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.1
It is inappropriate to introduce a
new garage or accessory building if
doing so will detract from the
overall historic character of the
principal building, and the site, or if
it will require removal of a
significant historic building element
or site feature, such as a mature
tree.
The alleys in the Mapleton Hill
Historic District are character
defining features of the district.
Staff considers that at
approximately 1,200 sq. ft. the
mass, scale and height of the
proposed garage will detract
from the historic character of the
alley of the 800 block of Pine
Street between 8th and 9th streets.
Staff considers that the new
construction should be located
further east and north on the
property and reduced in
footprint from 600 sq. ft. to about
440 sq. ft.
Confirm removal of trees as part
of the application.
Revise for review by the Ldrc.
No
.2
New garages and accessory
buildings should generally be
located at the rear of the lot,
respecting the traditional
relationship of such buildings to the
primary structure and the site.
Garage should be located further
east and north on the property
(see 2.3.5 above) as is the pattern
of historic accessory buildings in
the immediate alleyscape and
alleys in Mapleton Hill. Revise
for review by the Ldrc.
No
.3
Maintain adequate spacing between
accessory buildings so alleys do not
evolve into tunnel-like passageways.
Garage should be located further
east and north on the property
(see 2.3.5 above) as is the pattern
of historic accessory buildings in
the immediate alleyscape and
alleys in Mapleton Hill. Size of
garage should be reduced to
further increase space between
buildings. Revise for review by
the Ldrc.
Maybe
.4
Preserve a backyard area between
the house and the accessory
buildings, maintaining the general
Staff considers back yard space
will be maintained with the
proposal.
Yes
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proportion of built mass to open
space found within the area.
Mass and Scale
.5
New accessory buildings should
take design cues from the primary
building on the property, but be
subordinate to it in terms of size
and massing.
Staff considers that the new
construction will be subordinate
to the main house but should be
located more centrally between
adjacent garages, closer to the
alley and reduced to about 440
sq. ft. to be more compatible with
the historic accessory buildings
along the alley, to provide more
permeability into the property,
and to avoid a tunnel-like effect.
Revise for review by the Ldrc.
No
.6
New garages for single-family
residences should generally be one
story tall and shelter no more than
two cars. In some cases, a two-car
garage may be inappropriate.
See 7.2.5 above No
.7
Roof form and pitch should be
complementary to the primary
structure.
Roof form is flat and simpler than
and complementary to that of
main contributing accessory
building. However, there is no
historic precedent for pitched
roof overhand at east face. Revise
design for review by the Ldrc.
No
Materials and Detailing
.8
Accessory structures should be
simpler in design and detail than the
primary building.
Proposed garage is smaller and
simpler in design than the main
house, though should be located
more centrally on alley, reduced
in size and projecting roof forms
eliminated from design. Revise
design for review by the Ldrc.
No
.9
Materials for new garages and
accessory structures should be
compatible with those found on the
primary structure and in the
Flat roof and wood siding
compatible the historic house and
other accessory buildings in the
Yes
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district. Vinyl siding and
prefabricated structures are
inappropriate.
district. Review details at the
Ldrc.
.10
Windows, like all elements of
accessory structures, should be
simpler in detailing and smaller in
scale than similar elements on
primary structures.
Windows are shown to be simple
in design. Review details at the
Ldrc.
Yes
.12
Garage doors should be consistent
with the historic scale and
materials of traditional accessory
structures. Wood is the most
appropriate material and two
smaller doors may be more
appropriate than one large door.
Garage doors are shown to be
painted wood overhead doors,
consistent in scale and materiality
of traditional accessory buildings.
Resolve at Ldrc.
Maybe
.13
It is inappropriate to introduce
features or details to a garage or an
accessory building in an attempt to
create a false historical appearance.
Building design is of its own time
and will not create a false sense
of history if proposed revisions
are made to design. Review
details at the Ldrc.
Yes
Mapleton Hill Historic District Guidelines
The following section is an analysis of the proposal relative to Section VI of the
Mapleton Hill Historic District Design Guidelines. Only those guidelines that
further the analysis of the proposed project are included and those that reflect
what has been evaluated in the previous section are not repeated.
B. Site
Traditional settlement patterns generally placed houses in the center of a site,
with garages, carriage houses, etc. and parking at the rear of the lot at the alley.
Sidewalks parallel streets with a planting strip between, and individual
sidewalks approach the center of the house at right angles to the house and the
street. Landscape material is concentrated near the house with trees in the
sidewalk planting strip, and as focal points of the lot.
Guideline Analysis Conforms?
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1.
Accessory buildings such as sheds and
garages, and driveways should be
located at the rear of the lot as is
traditional. Adding them between
existing buildings interrupts the
rhythm of the spacing
New accessory building
proposed at the rear of the lot. Yes
C. Landscaping
Landscape features can form a significant part of the historic character of an area. Landscape
materials, such as the use of a specific street tree throughout an area, can establish part of the
character of a historic district. Particular trees may be historically significant in themselves.
The pattern of landscaping in an area, such as the use of street trees, planting strips and
sodded front yards, are also important. Trees, shrubs, vines, and irrigation systems also may
have a potential for damaging exterior building features and surfaces. (See Section B. for
site)
Guideline Analysis Conforms?
4.
Where strong retaining walls exist,
they should be preserved and
incorporated when introducing new
wall elements. Tall, plain concrete
walls should be discouraged. Railroad
ties should also be discouraged.
New retaining walls are shown
to be constructed of exposed
aggregate concrete. Review
height and appropriateness at
the Ldrc.
Maybe
D ALLEYS, EASEMENTS AND ACCESSWAYS
Alleys are a strong visual element of the district, and have much variety of scale and detail.
They play an important part in the development patterns that give the more visible areas
their character. Alleys provide access to rear parking and garages. They have a varied edge
quality, with building both on the property lines and set back. The size and quality of these
accessory building varies considerably. Careful consideration should be given to changes in
traditional use.
Guideline Analysis Conforms?
1.
The use of alleys to provide access to
the rear of properties should be
preserved
Access to rear of property
preserved. Yes
2.
Efforts should be made to protect the
variety of shape, size, and alignment
of buildings along the alleys. Alleys
Garage should be located further
east and north on the property
(see 2.3.5 above) as is the pattern
of historic accessory buildings in
No
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should maintain a human scale and be
sensitive to pedestrians.
the immediate alleyscape and
alleys in Mapleton Hill. Revise
for review by the Ldrc.
5. Efforts should be made to maintain
character of the alleys in the district
Staff considers that the proposed
building should be moved east
and north on the property, the
mass and scale of the proposed
building reduced to be more in
scale with the contributing
accessory building to create more
permeability into the property
and avoid a tunnel like effect on
the alley. Revise for review by
the Ldrc.
No
P GARAGES, CARPORTS AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
A variety of accessory buildings has been adapted for use as garages in the Mapleton Hill
Historic District. Whether carriage houses or sheds, these structures have certain similarities.
They are plain and utilitarian and are located at the rear of the property on the alley.
Materials and building elements are varied.
Guideline
Analysis
Meets
Guideline?
.2 When garage doors are added to a
building they should be wood. Different
types will be appropriate for different
buildings. Two smaller doors may be
more appropriate than one large door.
Drawings show two wooden
overhead doors. Yes
.3 If a new structure is to be constructed,
design ideas might be found in existing
historic accessory buildings located
nearby
Historic one-story, flat roof
accessory buildings are found in
the Mapleton Hill Historic
District, however, projecting
sloped roof is inconsistent with
historic buildings in Mapleton
Hill. Remove projecting roof
areas and redesign for review
by the Ldrc.
Maybe
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.4 The new building should be secondary
in nature to the main house and
smaller in scale.
New building is secondary in
nature and smaller in scale than
the main house, but larger than
historic accessory buildings in
the alleyscape. Reduce size of
building to about 440 sq. ft.
No
.5 Accessory buildings should be small in
scale and mass, and constructed in a
manner which is complimentary to the
character of the house and alley. They
are clearly secondary in importance to
the primary structure. Typically,
prefabricated sheds are discouraged.
Accessory building is about
1,200 sq. ft. in size and extends
24’of the 50’ width of the lot.
Location should be revised,
mass and scale reduced, and
design details revised as above
for review by the Ldrc.
No
Staff considers that the proposed construction of a new accessory building should
be located as far north and east on the property as possible, that it be reduced in
mass and scale, and that grading of the lot be reduced to reduce the amount of
new retaining walls, as outlined in the design guidelines analysis. Staff considers
that these revisions can be achieved through review of the recommended
conditions of approval by the Ldrc. Staff considers that if these conditions are met,
the proposal will be generally consistent with the design guidelines for site design
and accessory buildings and the Standards for issuance of a landmark alteration
certificate.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Staff has received no public comment regarding this case.
FINDINGS:
Provided the conditions outlined in the staff recommendation are met, staff
recommends that the Landmarks Board approve the application and adopt the
following findings:
1. The proposed new construction meets the standards in 9-11-18 of the
Boulder Revised Code.
2. The proposed construction will not have an adverse effect on the value
of the landmark property, as it will be generally compatible in terms of
mass, scale, or orientation with other buildings in the district.
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3. In terms of mass, scale, and orientation the proposed construction will
be generally consistent with Section 9-11-18 B.R.C., Section 4 of the
General Design Guidelines and Sections F and T of the Mapleton Hill Design
Guidelines.
ATTACHMENTS:
A: Applicant’s Materials
B: Tax Assessors Card
C: Photographs
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Attachment B: Tax Assessors Card
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Tax Assessor Card, date unknown.
Attachment C: Current Photographs
View from Pine Street, 2017.
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Alley Entrance at 9th St., 2017.