Item 5A - 2122 Goss Cir - post-packet materials and communicationApril 19, 2018
To: Boulder Landmarks Board (“Board”)
From: Angie Garcia and Ed Chavez
Subject: 2122 Goss Circle West, Boulder--Not Historically Relevant
We are the daughter and son of Mary Chavez, the current owner of the property located at 2122 Goss
Circle West. We are writing this letter as a result of a hearing the Board set to determine whether our
mother’s home is historically relevant. It is not. This letter provides an account of a recent conversation
we had with our mother about the property. Our mother Mary and our father Frank purchased the
property in 1949. Shortly thereafter, our parents remodeled the house by replacing the front porch, the
roof, the windows, and the wood siding (with stucco), and added square footage to allow for a kitchen and
additional bedroom on the south side of the house. As a result of the aforementioned alterations, the
house is substantially different from the structure they initially purchased.
This is not the first time a landmarks board has looked into the historic value of the Goss-Grove
Neighborhood homes. The Boulder Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board (“Advisory Board”) took a
hard look at the Goss-Grove Neighborhood in 1986 to reevaluate those structures in the inventory marked
as historic (of which our mother’s house was not and has never been a part) and found that our mother’s
house was not of any historic or architectural significance to the neighborhood. As mentioned above, the
alterations our parents made to their house over 60 years ago completely changed its appearance, and its
current design bore little to no resemblance to the original structure. Among the Advisory Board’s
recommendations was for the City of Boulder to evaluate homes that “retain[ed] a high degree of
historical integrity”, encourage owners of such homes to “enhance and preserve the historic elements of
their residences”, and to include their homes in a publication noting their historic value. My mother
received no such evaluation or encouragement, to our knowledge, was never included in such publication,
and consequently, her home is now in a state of complete disrepair. Moreover, the neighboring house
once at 2118 Goss that actually did resemble the older architecture and was determined to be of historical
value was demolished with the Board’s approval. The reality is that the once historical nature of the
neighborhood was lost many years ago when the City of Boulder allowed apartments to be built up and
down the street. It serves no purpose to be singling out this property now as the saving grace of the
neighborhood, other than to further burden our mother as she tries to sell her home.
Our mother is almost 96 years old and living in an assisted care facility, which is now steering her toward
a skilled nursing facility. We are senior citizens ourselves (69 and 73 years old, respectively), but
because no one has lived in our mother’s house for over two years, the care and maintenance of the
property has fallen to us. We are both living on fixed incomes and have our own health issues, and
neither one of us has the funds nor the energy to repair the house to make it livable or ADA compatible in
the event that my mother is forced to return to her worn-down home. For this reason, we have relied on
my mother’s savings to provide for her care, but the ever-mounting expenses associated with the care and
maintenance of the house coupled with the annual increases in the already high costs of assisted living
have led to the depletion of her finances. Our mother needs to sell her property in order to be able to
continue her care, and her ability to accomplish this will be severely impaired if a purchaser is not
allowed to demolish the existing structures on the property.
This house is nothing like the architecture of old, so the Board’s refusal to grant a demolition permit
cannot and will not preserve the neighborhood. However, such refusal will result in a present and future
financial hardship to our mother and our families if we are unable to sell the property, and cause stress
that neither she nor we can afford in our advanced age. Therefore, we urge you to grant its demolition.
From:Cameron, Marcy
To:landmarksboard
Cc:marissa.a.garcia@gmail.com; David Tenzer
Subject:2122 Goss - Demolition Permit Application
Date:Wednesday, April 25, 2018 1:31:49 PM
Attachments:image001.png
Dear Landmarks Board,
Please see the letter below from Marissa Garcia, the grand-daughter of the owner of 2122 Goss Cir.
You will be considering the demolition permit application at your May 2 meeting.
Marcy Cameron
Historic Preservation Planner II
Customer Service - Respect - Integrity - Collaboration - Innovation
(303) 441-3209
cameronm@bouldercolorado.gov
Comprehensive Planning
1739 Broadway, P.O. Box 791 | Boulder, CO 80306
BoulderHistoricPreservation.net
Dear Mayor Jones,
My name is Marissa Garcia, and I am a third-generation Boulder native, Iraq war veteran, CU Law
student and proud Chicana, and on behalf of my entire family, I am asking you, just as I’ve asked the
local news media, for assistance as my family begins its fight with the Boulder Landmarks Board
regarding their attempt to prevent my grandma’s sale of her home. In the ignorant, culturally
insensitive, and disrespectful memorandum attached hereto, the Boulder Planning, Housing and
Sustainability Department staff recommends the Board prevent the sale and demolition of the
home, calling it a “well-preserved example of a vernacular house associated with . . . Hispanic
heritage of Boulder”, while at the same time dismissing my 96-year-old Hispanic grandmother, Mary
Chavez nee Madrigal, who will surely be kicked out of her assisted living facility without the sale and
left destitute.
Since the historical home ordinance was enacted over 40 years ago, Boulder has reviewed her home
twice and determined both times that it was of no historical or architectural significance. In their
memorandum, the staff says they want to again review her property for addition to the historic
home inventory, stating “[w]hile the 1995 survey suggests these post WW-II alterations to the
property have compromised its historic integrity, staff considers the 1950s and 1960s modifications
undertaken by Frank and Mary Chavez may have historic architectural significance for their
association with the mid-twentieth century Hispanic heritage of the Little Rectangle area of
Boulder.” However, in reference to the Chavez nee Madrigals, the “staff does not consider these
families to have made significant contributions to the community.” In other words, they find it
“historic” for the sole reason that my grandma and grandpa remodeled their own house and built
their own garage and their last name happens to be Chavez. I have never heard of a white family in
Boulder being unable to sell or alter a home because of their own remodel being representative of
all of white heritage.
As you may know, the place Boulder calls “The Little Rectangle” was the only place in the city that
black and Mexican families could call home for the majority of the 20th century. Despite the fact
that Boulder consistently referred to the neighborhood as “the other side of the tracks” and
“undesirable”, and that the house is in extreme disrepair, the location and land is valuable and my
grandma was able to go under contract for $750,000. Now, the Board wants to prevent the
demolition of her home, which would nullify the sale, devalue her home and considerably lower the
price she is able to get for her property because of the work she put into it as a Mexican-American!
The reality is that “The Little Rectangle” was de facto segregation, and the fact that the city is now
attempting to block a Mexican-American from profiting from the sale of her work for the sole reason
that she is Mexican-American is just one more example of Boulder’s long history of mistreatment of,
and utter disregard for, its minority population. Furthermore, Mexican families once lived
throughout Boulder, some in affluent neighborhoods; why is it that Boulder wants to celebrate our
struggle instead of our success? And now that many of the younger generation of Hispanic families
have been forced out of Boulder because of the high cost of homes, who will be the beneficiary of
this reflection of “Hispanic heritage”? The white people who want to know that minorities lived in
their city once upon a time? The Board certainly never asked the Chavez family whether or not we
consider the remodel or garage our “heritage”. We do not.
If the permit is denied, her home will be the only house to sell in the neighborhood that has been
restricted from demolition, as the rest have been purchased at low prices by developers and buyers
over the decades and turned into apartment homes and large houses. As I mentioned previously, to
deny demolition would blow up the deal, and again send the message to Boulder’s dwindling
minority population that they simply cannot succeed here, no matter what they do. My grandma
and family cannot afford to pay for her assisted living without the sale of her home, nor can we
afford to bring her back to the house to make it ADA compliant and provide round the clock care,
which means we will have to move her out of Boulder into a poor quality facility - just one more
Hispanic forced out of the city.
The Board set a hearing on my grandma’s property for Tuesday, April 24th at 1:00 PM, which is a
week prior to their next meeting. I am asking you on behalf of my grandma, mom, uncle, and the
rest of my grandma’s family to recommend the Board to disregard this humiliating, degrading, and
frankly racist memorandum from staff, and propose they accept the demolition permit, as its
consideration is an abuse of their position and violative of my grandmother’s civil rights.
For any questions, please feel free to call me at 303-284-0622, or email me at
marissa.a.garcia@gmail.com.
Very truly yours,
Marissa Garcia
From:Cameron, Marcy
To:landmarksboard
Subject:2122 Goss Cir. - Letter from Owner
Date:Wednesday, April 25, 2018 3:53:55 PM
Attachments:image003.png
Dear Landmarks Board Members,
Please see the letter below from the daughter of the owner of 2122 Goss Cir. You will consider a
demolition application for the house and garage at your May 2 meeting.
Here is a link to the memo: 2122 Goss Cir.
Marcy Cameron
Historic Preservation Planner II
Customer Service - Respect - Integrity - Collaboration - Innovation
(303) 441-3209
cameronm@bouldercolorado.gov
Comprehensive Planning
1739 Broadway, P.O. Box 791 | Boulder, CO 80306
BoulderHistoricPreservation.net
April 24, 2018
Mayor Jones, City Council members:
My name is Angie Garcia and my mother is Mary Chavez. My daughter, Marissa Garcia, has
sent you a lengthy description of our concerns. My memo to you is more on a personal level
on behalf of my mother.
I am writing in opposition to the proposed stay of demolition, and possible historical
designation, of my mother’s house at 2122 Goss Circle West, which is on the agenda for your
May 2nd meeting. Although my mom has lived in Boulder for the majority of her life, she is
now a potential victim of the city just for being a long-time HISPANIC member of this
community. Not because of her personal history, or that of my father’s, but just because she
lived in her house for over 50 years and made some modifications thereto, including building a
garage. My mother has told me that she sees no basis for this type of designation, and she has
no issue with the demolition of the house.
The agenda item for your May 2nd meeting will ultimately determine whether my mother’s
house can proceed to sale with the approval of a demolition permit, or will delay, or possibly
cancel, the contract for sale of her house. At the very least, she may be offered a reduced price
for her home due to the restrictions and additional costs associated with being classified as a
historical structure.
Mary is currently in an assisted living facility, the management of which is now indicating to
us that she is no longer a good fit, and that we should consider transferring her to skilled
nursing. As you well know, the cost for assisted living is high, and the cost for skilled nursing
is basically double, especially in Boulder.
When my dad was operating his auto repair business, he was wise enough to invest in property
across the street from his house. When my dad suffered a stroke, my mom brought him home
and cared for him for about seven years until he passed, though he was completely helpless
and could not communicate. Had it not been for dad’s property investments, which mom had
to sell almost immediately for her own survival and care of her husband, she would have had
no resources to care for herself or my dad. Dad has been gone for almost 30 years, and she has
now depleted her entire cash reserve. Now her survival is dependent on her final asset--her
own house. The house has deteriorated over the years due to her reluctance to spend money
for its upkeep in order to ration her money for her own care and associated housing bills. Her
cash is now gone, and though my brother and I were able to cover a couple of months of her
care, we have had to resort to a bridge loan, for which I and my husband are co-signers. The
longer the delay on selling the house, the deeper in debt we become.
I am urging you and the City Council members to approve the demolition permit without the
stay, and let us all move forward with our lives. I am 69 and my brother is 73, and this is
taking a toll on our mental and physical health. We must find her a new home soon, and not
knowing where we stand with the house could result in our losing the house altogether. We
have less than a year to sell the house per the terms of the bridge loan.
My family and I will be at the May 2nd meeting. Frankly, if possible, we are hoping you can
save us from this emotional and deeply personal public display by removing this item from
your agenda and letting the demolition move forward.
Thank you,
Angie Garcia
4077 Welsh Pl
Boulder 80301
From:Cameron, Marcy
To:Council; landmarksboard
Cc:WILBUR GARCIA; marissa.a.garcia@gmail.com; David Tenzer; Hewat, James
Subject:Re: 2122 Goss Circle W; May 2nd Agenda Item
Date:Thursday, April 26, 2018 1:15:00 PM
Attachments:image003.png
Dear Ms. Garcia and Ms. Garcia,
Thank you for your emails. I hope that you can understand that we meant no disrespect to your
family or your heritage. In fact, city staff previously had been criticized for not incorporating
information about Hispanic contributions to Boulder. In our memorandum, we made a conscious
effort to identify and respect those contributions. I want to apologize for the language on page 14
that reads “staff does not consider these families to have made significant contributions to the
community.” That was insensitive. What we should have written is that staff is not aware of the
contributions that these families made to the community. In fact, contributions by Hispanic
individuals have often been ignored in American history. It is often difficult to find evidence of such
contributions in the research we typically rely on. Nevertheless, we should not have written such an
affirmative statement and for that, I apologize.
In reviewing a demolition application the Board is required “to draw a reasonable balance between
private property rights and the public interest in preserving the city's cultural, historic and
architectural heritage by ensuring that demolition of buildings and structures important to that
heritage will be carefully weighed with other alternatives.” The Board will consider the information
in your emails as part of the record in making this balance.
Two other criteria upon which the Board will base its decision are the reasonable condition of the
building; and the reasonable projected cost of restoration or repair. The application did not include
any information about the building’s condition or the projected cost of restoration or repair. Your
emails include some such information, but anything additional would be helpful.
Please feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions, need more information or have
other concerns.
Marcy
Marcy Cameron
Historic Preservation Planner II
Customer Service - Respect - Integrity - Collaboration - Innovation
(303) 441-3209
cameronm@bouldercolorado.gov
Comprehensive Planning
1739 Broadway, P.O. Box 791 | Boulder, CO 80306
BoulderHistoricPreservation.net
From:Marissa Garcia
To:Cameron, Marcy
Cc:Council; landmarksboard; WILBUR GARCIA; David Tenzer; Hewat, James
Subject:Re: 2122 Goss Circle W; May 2nd Agenda Item
Date:Thursday, April 26, 2018 4:58:12 PM
Attachments:image003.png
Dear Ms. Cameron,
Thank you for your response. Regarding Hispanic culture, I understand why the city staff has been
criticized. For instance, in the staff's attempt to recognize "Hispanic contributions" in Boulder, it made a
conscious effort to identify and recognize an addition to a house and a garage as a way to reflect those
contributions instead of recognizing the people that actually make up Hispanic culture. The near-miss in
characterizing the staff's "language" as merely "insensitive", when in fact it was the staff itself that was
being culturally insensitive, speaks volumes. You see, whether the staff considers the contributions of my
family to be insignificant or whether it is simply "unaware" of their contributions, such ignorance could be
solved by contacting my grandmother Mary or her family, considering that we are still alive and most of us
live in Boulder. It is truly amazing what evidence can be uncovered by looking in the phone book, and
given that the staff had the time to put together a 40+ page memorandum, one would think you would
have had the time to make a call. Finally, considering that a staff and Board filled with apparently non-
Hispanic people are purporting to tell me and my family what our heritage is, and further, that it is
conflating the oppression reflected in "the Little Rectangle" with "Hispanic heritage", you do not need to
explain to us that the contributions of Hispanic individuals have been ignored in America; trust me, we are
aware.
With respect to the demolition application, I am aware of the reasonable balance the Board must draw,
but it cannot forget that the council's intent in creating the ordinance is not "to preserve every old building
in the city". To attempt to find a cultural connection between a garage/remodel and Mexican Americans is
not only absurd, but plainly contrary to the legislative intent.
Lastly, as much as my grandmother's house means to me because of the personal reminders I have of
her home, even I would not feel safe living there. My mother will be sending a message with more detail
as to the house's condition, and after reviewing both of our messages, I am confident you will see the
cost to bring that house to code (especially since it is in the flood plain) is unreasonably high and can
deliver that message to the rest of the staff and Board.
Thank you again for your response, and likewise, please feel free to contact me with any questions or
concerns.
Sincerely,
Marissa Garcia
marissa.a.garcia@gmail.com
303-284-0622
On Thu, Apr 26, 2018 at 1:15 PM, Cameron, Marcy <CameronM@bouldercolorado.gov>
wrote:
Dear Ms. Garcia and Ms. Garcia,
Thank you for your emails. I hope that you can understand that we meant no disrespect to
your family or your heritage. In fact, city staff previously had been criticized for not
incorporating information about Hispanic contributions to Boulder. In our memorandum,
we made a conscious effort to identify and respect those contributions. I want to apologize
for the language on page 14 that reads “staff does not consider these families to have made
significant contributions to the community.” That was insensitive. What we should have
written is that staff is not aware of the contributions that these families made to the
community. In fact, contributions by Hispanic individuals have often been ignored in
American history. It is often difficult to find evidence of such contributions in the research
we typically rely on. Nevertheless, we should not have written such an affirmative
statement and for that, I apologize.
In reviewing a demolition application the Board is required “to draw a reasonable balance
between private property rights and the public interest in preserving the city's cultural,
historic and architectural heritage by ensuring that demolition of buildings and structures
important to that heritage will be carefully weighed with other alternatives.” The Board will
consider the information in your emails as part of the record in making this balance.
Two other criteria upon which the Board will base its decision are the reasonable condition
of the building; and the reasonable projected cost of restoration or repair. The application
did not include any information about the building’s condition or the projected cost of
restoration or repair. Your emails include some such information, but anything additional
would be helpful.
Please feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions, need more information or
have other concerns.
Marcy
Marcy Cameron
Historic Preservation Planner II
Customer Service - Respect - Integrity - Collaboration - Innovation
(303) 441-3209
cameronm@bouldercolorado.gov
Comprehensive Planning
1739 Broadway, P.O. Box 791 | Boulder, CO 80306
BoulderHistoricPreservation.net
From:Cameron, Marcy
To:landmarksboard; Carr, Thomas
Cc:David Tenzer; marissa.a.garcia@gmail.com; WILBUR GARCIA
Subject:FW: 2122 Goss Cir W
Date:Friday, April 27, 2018 1:38:00 PM
Attachments:2122 Report pdf - 180327.pdf
2122 Repair Estimate 180427.pdf
Est_3053_from_Haul_Away_Recycling_8076.pdf
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Dear Landmarks Board Members,
Please find attached additional information from the application for the demo permit for 2122 Goss
Cir. It includes an estimated cost of restoration, estimated cost of demolition, and a report on the
current condition of the house.
Thanks,
Marcy
Marcy Cameron
Historic Preservation Planner II
Customer Service - Respect - Integrity - Collaboration - Innovation
(303) 441-3209
cameronm@bouldercolorado.gov
Comprehensive Planning
1739 Broadway, P.O. Box 791 | Boulder, CO 80306
BoulderHistoricPreservation.net
From: David Tenzer <dtenzer@t2cons.com>
Sent: Friday, April 27, 2018 11:39 AM
To: Cameron, Marcy <CameronM@bouldercolorado.gov>
Subject: Fwd: 2122 Goss Cir W
Marcy, I’m forwarding the estimates I received today from my builder for the cost of demolition and
the cost of repair/restoration. He will be at the hearing on Wednesday. DAvid.
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From: Jeff Hindman <jah@cottonwoodcustombuilders.com>
Sent: Friday, April 27, 2018 11:34:32 AM
To: David Tenzer
Subject: 2122 Goss Cir W
David -
Attached are the reports and estimates you requested for 2122 Goss Cir.
1) CCBI report on existing conditions at the residence.
2) CCBI estimate for the repairs needed on the house, including raising the house above the flood
plain which would be required as part of a building permit for this property.
3) Demolition estimate to deconstruct and recycle the existing house.
Please let me know if you have any questions or need more information.
Thank you.
Regards,
Jeff Hindman
303-819-7199
4/27/18
Project:2122 Goss Circle West
Owner:
Architect:
Contractor:Cottonwood Custom Builders, Inc.
4439 N. Broadway, Suite E
Boulder, CO 80304
Description:This is a preliminary budget for the renovation
described by owners.
2122 Goss Circle West
4/27/2018
Page Two
Item Main Budget
General Conditions Project Specific Insurance (including Builders' Risk)5,000.00$
Design/Architect By Owner
Site Utilities (portable toilet)900.00
Trash Hauling & Recycling 2,500.00
Construction Drawings 300.00
Snow Removal/Weather Protection Allowance TBD
Miscellaneous Mat'l, Protect Finishes 3,000.00
Miscellaneous Labor, Site Protection & Carpentry 6,000.00
Final Cleaning (2 - final inspection & move-in)750.00
Project Management & Site Meetings (7 months)35,000.00
Permits Building Permit By Owner
Engineering Engineering 12,000.00
Energy Rating & Testing By Owner
Mechanical Systems Engineering n/a
Soils Engineering (field inspections only)By Owner
Surveying (Building layout)By Owner
Site Work Demolition - Interior 7,500.00
Demolition - Foundation 15,000.00
Excavation & Backfill Allowance 17,000.00
House Moving (raise house 24")25,000.00
Utility Fees By Owner
Landscaping Allowance 20,000.00
Concrete Foundation Walls (new frost & crawlspace wall) including pumps 20,000.00
Flatwork - Porches (slab on grade)4,000.00
Flatwork - Concrete Driveway (regular concrete, SOG)6,000.00
Masonry Exterior Masonry - Veneer, CMU Allowance n/a
Metals Structural Steel & Crane Allowance 3,000.00
Steel Exterior Rail Systems Allowance 5,000.00
Wood Framing/Exterior Trim Materials 12,000.00
Framing/Exterior Trim Labor 38,000.00
Interior Doors & Trim Materials - Doors, Base, Sills 7,500.00
Interior Trim Labor - Doors, Base, Sills, Wood Rails 8,000.00
Wall Panelling Mats/Labor n/a
Built-ins Allowance - Closets, Etc.3,000.00
Cabinet Allowance 12,000.00
Cabinet Installation Allowance 2,000.00
Thermal & Moisture Foundation Insulation 750.00
Protection Insulation (incl foam on exterior)10,000.00
Asphalt Shingle Roofing 8,000.00
Gutters & Downspouts n/a
Doors & Windows Windows & Exterior Doors 15,000.00
Garage Door & Opener n/a
Front Door Allowance 1,000.00
Hdwr/Bath Acces / Cabinet Pulls Allowance including labor 1,500.00
Shower Door / Mirrors 500.00
Finishes Drywall 12,000.00
Tile Allowance ($6/sf mats,incl. installation, poured shower pan)4,000.00
Hardwood Flooring Allowance ($16/sf installed & finished)8,000.00
Stair Treads Labor & Materials n/a
Carpet Allowance n/a
Painting Allowance 10,000.00
Countertops Allowance 3,000.00
Specialties Fireplaces n/a
Equipment Appliance Allowance (incl installation)4,000.00
Mechanical Plumbing Labor 9,100.00
Plumbing Fixtures Allowance 3,000.00
Radiant Heat n/a
HVAC (new bath fan, existing venting)12,000.00
Fire Sprinkler System n/a
Electrical Electrical Labor & Recessed Cans Allowance 12,000.00
Decorative/Surface Mount Electrical Fixtures Allowance 3,000.00
Utility/Undercabinet/LED Electrical Fixtures Allowance n/a
Photo Voltaic System n/a
Low Voltage & A/V Systems Allowance n/a
Lighting Control System Allowance n/a
Building Total 387,300.00$
Cost Plus (15%)445,395.00
Contingency (8%)30,984.00$
Total Construction Budget + Contingency 476,379.00$
By Owner Items:
New Electrical Service (by utility company) 3,500.00
General Notes:
3/27/18
2122 Goss Cir W – Existing Condition Assessment
In general, the existing building has numerous, serious issues that make it very difficult and
expensive to bring up to current code and living standards. It also has numerous and significant
additions and alterations that do not meet current code and are architecturally incompatible.
Additions and Alterations:
• Front Porch - roof, stoop, and columns
• Rear Dormer - out of scale and no siding or stucco
• Side Porch – plastic roof with aluminum columns
• Flagstone Wainscotting – surface applied over wood framing and no flashing
• Sewer and Water Heater Vents – visible on exterior and retrofitted
Structural Deficiencies:
• Foundation – rubble that is not to code frost depth, lack of interior pads and beams, no
uplift attachments, no piers for porch columns, foundation is moving and results in
severe cracking in exterior stucco
• Floor framing first floor - 2x6 @ 16” on center, long spans with missing support beams
• roof – 2x4 rafters and hip rafters that should be 2x10 minimum
• attic floor is spongy and dormer addition framing was not engineered
• front porch and side canopy columns severely undersized and no uplift attachment
Moisture issues:
• Water damage in framing behind wainscoting - surface applied masonary with no
flashing or weep path
• Dormer with no exterior finish and surface applied flashing – water damage in roof
framing and interior ceiling
• No Sump pump or foundation drain
• Water damage at exterior eaves where front porch addition meets house roof
• Unsealed pipe penetrations at exterior
Life and Safety Issues:
• Water heater unenclosed in living space
• No radon mitigation and open dirt in crawl space
• Original electrical wiring – no grounding, exposed wiring, fuse box instead of breaker
panel, undersized electric service and original meter
• Gas lines under sized – house, shed, garage
• Stairs to attic – extremely steep with inadequate treads, uneven rise
• Below flood plain level
• Site drainage to hole under driveway
• No smoke or carbon monoxide detectors
Energy Conservation Code Issues:
• No crawl space insulation
• No exterior wall insulation
• Substandard or missing roof insulation
• Single pane windows, double hung with uninsulated weight cavities
• Unsealed and uninsulated duct system
• No heating or cooling at attic room
• No venting or moisture control in roof
• No water proofing behind masonary wainscoting or flashing on top
• No water proofing or exterior finish at dormer
The cost and difficulty of remediating the deficiencies listed above is extreme and would not be
justified by the value of the house when completed. We are estimating over $500,000 of
repairs and upgrades to meet current code and living standards. Any renovations would
necessitate rebuilding or retrofitting all the structural elements of the house. In addition, all of
the electrical wiring, plumbing, and HVAC systems would need to be completely redone. All
new windows, exterior doors, water proofing and insulation would be required to meet current
City energy code. Attic room would have to be abandoned or significant structural changes
made to allow for stairs that are safe and meet code. City would require raising building to be
above flood plain which would require jacking up the house and installing a completely new
foundation. All of this would require stripping the building down to the studs inside and out
and replacing all of the existing exterior finishes. We are recommending replacement of this
building as the only cost effective solution to create a dwelling up to current code and
standards.
Proposal Date 3/28/2018
Estimate #3053
Name / Address
Cottonwood Custom Builders, Inc.
4439 N. Broadway, # E
Boulder, CO 80304
Job Address 2122 Goss Cir W, Boulder
Signature Total
PO Box 19091, Boulder, Co. 80308
HaulAwayRecycling.com
303 - 931 - 7398
Terms Net Invoice
This agreement is due in full upon completion of the work outlined in this proposal. Past due accounts are subject to late fees at the maximum
interest rate allow by law. In the event any account is turned over to an attorney for collection, Haul Away Recycling, Inc. may be entitled, in
addition to other costs, to receive reasonable fees and court costs from the customer, should Haul Away Recycling, Inc. prevail in any such
litigation.
Scope of Work Total
PROPOSAL INCLUDES: Remove items on 'ReSource Cut Sheet to ReSource Yard and Tracking of All
Materials to Satisfy the City of Boulder Requirements.
Complete Deconstruction of House/Garage/Sheds
Remove/Recycle-Concrete/Stone/Block/Brick: Footings, Foundations, Slabs, Walls, Porches, Patios
Remove/Recycle Chain Link Fence/posts
Remove Flagstone to Pallets (remain on site)
Removal of all Deconstruction Debris and Recyclable/Reusable Materials Offsite
Labor and Equipment
Rough Grade Site
Tipping/Dump Fees
TOTAL 27,877.00
EXCLUDES:
Asbestos/Hazardous Waste
Permits
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From:Carmen Porter
To:landmarksboard
Subject:2122 Goss Circle
Date:Tuesday, May 1, 2018 8:33:38 AM
To whom it may concern:
I read the article in today's Camera regarding the Boulder city staff recommendation
to the board to issue a 180 day stay of demolition for the property at 2122 Goss
Circle. I am strongly opposed to this recommendation. I don't have time to submit
my reasoning, although I sure as heck think that reasons to oppose it are obvious.
I wish that I could attend tomorrow's meeting, but unfortunately cannot, but I wanted
to at least express my opinion prior to the meeting, as I fear that the board might
actually approve this wrong-headed recommendation, at devastating cost to the
property owners. I'm all for landmark preservation, but common sense must prevail.
Sincerely,
Carmen Porter