Item 2 - 6.6.2018 LB meeting minutes - DRAFT
CITY OF BOULDER
LANDMARKS BOARD
June 6, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
1777 Broadway, Municipal Building, Council Chambers
The following are the action minutes of the June 6, 2018 City of Boulder Landmarks
Board meeting. A digital recording and a permanent set of these minutes (maintained
for a period of seven years) are retained in Central Records at 303-441-3043. You may
also listen to the recording on-line at www.boulderplandevelop.net.
BOARD MEMBERS:
Eric Budd, Chair
John Decker
William Jellick
Ronnie Pelusio
Fran Sheets
David Ensign *Planning Board representative without a vote
STAFF MEMBERS:
Debra Kalish, Senior Counsel, City Attorney’s Office
James Hewat, Senior Historic Preservation Planner
Marcy Cameron, Historic Preservation Planner
Holly Opansky, Landmarks Board Secretary
Tony Wiese, Historic Preservation Intern
1. CALL TO ORDER
The roll having been called, Chair E. Budd declared a quorum at 6:02 p.m. and the
following business was conducted.
2. OATH OF OFFICE FOR NEW BOARD MEMBER
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by B. Jellick, seconded by F. Sheets, the Landmarks Board approved
(4-0, R. Pelusio was absent from the last meeting) the minutes as amended from the
May 2, 2018 Landmarks Board meeting.
4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOR NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Jeanne Hoerter, 3201 8th St., owner, requested the Landmarks Board issue a
demolition permit for the house, acknowledging that board representatives and staff
have helped them explore a range of design options, however the structural
rehabilitation costs are prohibitive.
Kathryn Barth, 2940 20th St., architect, spoke in support of investigating the options
to rehabilitating, noting the potential eligibility of the building for listing in the
National Register due to its high-level workmanship, and noted that listing may
provide funding opportunities.
Eileen Nessel, 3070 8th St., a neighbor spoke in support of the demolition permit.
Beverly Potter, 3201 11th St., expressed concern with approving this permit, because
there is architectural significance, social history, and the house should be preserved.
5. DISCUSSION OF LANDMARK ALTERATION AND DEMOLITION
APPLICATIONS ISSUED AND PENDING
• 3201 8th St. (stay-of-demolition expires August 1, 2018)
On a motion by B. Jellick, seconded by F. Sheets, the Landmarks Board voted
(3-2, E. Budd and R. Pelusio opposed) to hold an initiation hearing to on August
1, 2018.
• Statistical Report – Staff updated the board on current issues related to providing
statistical reports with the new ENERGOV system.
6. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
A. [00:48:13 audio minutes, part I] Public hearing and consideration of a Landmark
Alteration Certificate application to install five lighting fixtures along the
pedestrian path between King’s Gate and the Dining Hall, install three lights at
the Tennis Court Parking Lot, install four lights at the Arbor and one light at the
King’s Gate Shelter House, within the boundaries of the Chautauqua Park
Historic District, 900 Baseline Rd., pursuant to Section 9-11-18 of the Boulder
Revised Code 1981 (HIS2018-000144). Owner / Applicant: City of Boulder / Brian
Wiltshire, Public Works & Transportation Departments
Ex Parte Contacts
J. Decker and W. Jellick had no ex parte contacts. R. Pelusio had no ex parte
contacts, beyond the meetings. E. Budd made a site visit. F. Sheets made
numerous site visits and worked collaboratively on the topic. D. Ensign took the
May 14, 2018 Chautauqua walking tour.
Staff Presentation
M. Cameron presented the case to the board, with the staff recommendation that
the Landmarks Board approve the application.
Applicant’s Presentation
Brian Wiltshire, Project Manager, Public Works & Transportation Departments,
presented the lighting proposal and answered questions from the board.
Public Comment
Nan Anderson on behalf of the CCA B&G Committee and Sean McIllwain on behalf of
Historic Boulder, Inc. each wrote a letter in support of the proposed lighting project.
Miles Posen, 605 11th St., wrote an email expressing concerns of the new lighting and
offered some suggestions to mitigate impacts to neighbors.
John Kenyon, 900 Baseline Rd., #18, spoke in support of the lighting proposal,
especially because of recent bear activity and safety concerns.
Lynn Brown, 605 12th St., expressed concern about the effect of the lighting on
her property, noting the negative impacts of the existing Auditorium lighting.
She mentioned that this (agenda item) was the first notice that she received in
this process.
Shirley Lalezari, 550 12th St., expressed concerned about the potential new
lighting, noting the exiting lighting is already excessive and intrusive. She also
mentioned that this was the first notice that she has received in the process and
was surprised by it.
Kathryn Barth, 2940 20th St., representing Historic Boulder, spoke in support of
the lighting proposal.
Rebuttal
B. Wiltshire responded to the concerns about the tennis lighting and the scope of
the public outreach and public notices.
Motion
On a motion by E. Budd, and seconded by B. Jellick, the Landmarks Board
approved (4-1, F. Sheets opposed) the application for the installation of
pedestrian lighting as shown on plans and specifications dated May 10, 2018,
finding that, if installed pursuant to the conditions below, the pedestrian lighting
will meet the standards for issuance of a Landmark Alteration Certificate in
Section 9-11-18, B.R.C. 1981, and will be consistent with the General Design
Guidelines, the Chautauqua Park Historic District Design Guidelines and the
Chautauqua Park Historic District Lighting Design Guidelines, and adopt the
staff memorandum dated June 6, 2018 as the findings of the Board.
F. Sheets stated her opposition to the application was because the incremental
nature of changes, which the design guidelines were created to avoid.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. The applicant shall be responsible for installation of the lighting in
compliance with the approved plans dated May 10, 2018, except as modified
by these conditions of approval.
2. Prior to submitting a building permit application and receiving final issuance
of a Landmark Alteration Certificate, the applicant shall submit details
confirming the pedestrian light poles are made of real wood, not a wood
composite.
3. Prior to submitting a building permit application and receiving final issuance
of the Landmark Alteration Certificate, the applicant shall submit design
details as required above that shall be reviewed and approved by the
Landmarks design review committee (Ldrc) prior to the issuance of a
building permit. The applicant shall demonstrate that the design details are in
compliance with the intent of this approval and the General Design Guidelines,
the Chautauqua Park Historic District Design Guidelines and the Chautauqua Park
Historic District Lighting Design Guidelines.
B. [01:59:10 audio minutes, part I] Public hearing and consideration of a Landmark
Alteration Certificate to install an air conditioning system for six cottages on
Astor Lane, a standard air conditioning unit at Cottage 200, and a mini-split air
conditioning unit at the Academic Hall, all in the Chautauqua Park Historic
District, pursuant to Section 9-11-18 of the Boulder Revised Code 1981 (HIS2018-
00109). Owner / Applicant: City of Boulder / Jeff Medanich, Colorado
Chautauqua Association
Ex Parte Contacts
W. Jellick and R. Pelusio reviewed at the LDRC. E. Budd, J. Decker, and F.
Sheets had no ex parte contacts. D. Ensign went on the May 14, 2018
Chautauqua walking tour.
Staff Presentation
J. Hewat presented the case to the board, with the staff recommendation that the
Landmarks Board approve the air conditioning system proposal.
Applicant’s Presentation
Jeff Medanich, 911 W. County Rd. 11, Berthoud, Colorado, Facilities and
Preservation Manager, Colorado Chautauqua Association, presented the
proposal and answered questions from the board
Public Comment
Kristen Lewis, 511 Pleasant St., architect, spoke in support of the application. For
background, she shared that she served on the CCA’s Board of Directors and
served on the Building and Grounds Committee and researched cooling systems.
She highly recommended the mini-spilt unit installation.
Kathryn Barth, 2940 20th St., representing Historic Boulder, spoke in support of
the proposal as a pilot program, noting some caution and hope that this is not the
final solution, and encouraged the Chautauqua cultural tradition of being on
porches. until it cooled down.
Motion
On a motion by B. Jellick, and seconded by R. Pelusio, the Landmarks Board
approved as amended (5-0, R. Pelusio amended) the application for the
installation of air conditioning units as shown on plans and specifications dated
May 10, 2018, finding that, if installed pursuant to the conditions below, the
proposal will meet the standards for issuance of a Landmark Alteration
Certificate in Section 9-11-18, B.R.C. 1981, and will be consistent with the General
Design Guidelines and the Chautauqua Park Historic District Design Guidelines and
adopt the staff memorandum dated June 6, 2018 as the findings of the Board.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The applicant shall be responsible for installation of the air conditioning
system and units in compliance with the approved plans dated May 10, 2018,
except as modified by these conditions of approval.
2. Prior to submitting a building permit application and receiving final issuance
of the Landmark Alteration Certificate, the applicant shall submit plans
indicating the design details for the type of air conditioning system for the
Bachelder Cottages that shall be reviewed and approved by the staff prior to
the issuance of a building permit. The applicant shall demonstrate that the
design details are in compliance with the intent of this approval and the
General Design Guidelines, and the Chautauqua Park Historic District Design
Guidelines.
R. Pelusio amended the motion, seconded by B. Jellick, (5-0) to add a condition
stating, “3. Should you find that there is a mini-spilt in a different color, that
maybe more compatible with the exterior color of the cottages, then that should
be chosen over the contrasting color proposed.”
C. [00:00:00 audio minutes, part II] Public hearing and consideration of a Landmark
Alteration Certificate to determine if the two stone way-finding monument signs
at the northeast and southeast corners of 10th and Pearl Streets in the Downtown
Historic District meet the standards, pursuant to Section 9-11-18 of the Boulder
Revised Code 1981 (HIS2018-00033). Owner / Applicant: City of Boulder / Brian
Wiltshire, Public Works & Transportation Departments
Ex Parte Contacts
J. Decker, D. Ensign, W. Jellick, and R. Pelusio had no ex parte contacts.
E. Budd and F. Sheets reviewed the application at an LDRC meeting.
Staff Presentation
J. Hewat presented the case to the board, with the staff recommendation that the
Landmarks Board approve the application.
Applicant’s Presentation
Brian Wiltshire, Project Manager, Public Works & Transportation Departments,
presented the project, explaining the reasons for the oversight in not applying for
a Landmark Alteration Certificate prior to their installation, and answered
questions from the board.
Motion
On a motion by E. Budd, and seconded by R. Pelusio, the Landmarks Board
determined (3-2, B. Jellick and F. Sheets opposed) appropriateness of the two
(already installed) stone way-finding monuments as detailed in Landmark
Alteration Certificate materials dated February 2, 2018, finding that they meet the
standards for issuance of a Landmark Alteration Certificate in Section 9-11-18,
B.R.C. 1981, and is consistent with Sections 3.1, Signs, and 3.6, Public Art, of the
Downtown Urban Design Guidelines and Section 8.4, Signs, of the General Design
Guidelines for Boulder’s Historic Districts and Individual Landmarks, and adopt the
staff memorandum dated June 6, 2018 as the findings of the Board.
B. Jellick and F. Sheets stated their votes against the monuments where based
upon their consideration that the structures were incompatible with character of
the district and do not meet the adopted design guidelines.
D. [00:35:00 audio minutes, part II] Public hearing and consideration of a permit for
the demolition of the house at 1633 Columbine Ave., a non-landmarked building
over 50 years old, pursuant to per Section 9-11-23 of the Boulder Revised Code
1981 (HIS2017-00128). Owner / Applicant: George Yntema / Hunter Jorgensen.
Ex Parte Contacts
E. Budd, J. Decker, D. Ensign, and R. Pelusio had no ex parte contacts.
W. Jellick and F. Sheets reviewed this at the LDRC.
Staff Presentation
M. Cameron presented the case to the board, with the staff recommendation that
the Landmarks Board issue a demolition permit due to a lack of architectural,
historic or environmental significance.
Applicant’s Presentation
Hunter Jorgensen, Sugar Loaf Building Co., general contractor, spoke in about
the proposal to demolish the house highlighting the structural deterioration,
considerable surface water and vine damage, lead paint and mold, floor joist
replacement, and has been a rental unit since the 1970s and in great disrepair.
Public Comment
Linda Nehls, 1578 Greenbriar Blvd., real estate agent represents the owners, and
their attorney, Bruce Comollo, spoke in support of issuing the demolition of
permit, especially due to the owner’s need to use the funds from the sale of the
house to pay for their rising healthcare and living costs and would have a
detrimental effect on the owners if not issued.
Catherine Murphy, 1642 Baseline Rd., a neighbor just to the south, spoke in
support of approving the demolition permit.
Motion
On a motion by E. Budd, and seconded by J. Decker, the Landmarks Board
approved (5-0) the demolition permit application for the building located at 1633
Columbine Ave. finding that, due to a lack of architectural, historic or
environmental significance, the property is not eligible for landmark designation,
and adopt the staff memorandum dated June 6, 2018, as the findings of the
board. The Landmarks Board recommends that prior to issuance of the
demolition permit, staff require the applicant to submit to PH&S staff for
recording with Carnegie Library:
1. A site plan showing the location of all existing improvements on the subject
property;
2. Color medium format archival quality photographs of the interior and
exterior of the house and garage.
7. MATTERS FROM THE LANDMARKS BOARD, PLANNING
DEPARTMENT, AND CITY ATTORNEY [00:00:00 audio minutes, part II]
A. Update Memo
B. Annual Retreat
C. Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month and the
Boulder County Heritage Roundtable 25th Annual Awards Ceremony
D. Subcommittee Updates
8. DEBRIEF MEETING/CALENDAR CHECK
9. ADJOURNMENT [01:30:00 audio minute, part II]
The meeting adjourned at 10:33 p.m.
Approved on _______________, 2018
Respectfully submitted,
____________________________, Chairperson