03.04.20 LB MinutesCITY OF BOULDER
LANDMARKS BOARD MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
March 4, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
1136 Alpine Avenue, Brenton Building, 1st Floor Conference Room
The following are the action minutes of the March 4, 2020 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.boulderhistoricpreservation.net.
BOARD MEMBERS:
Abby Daniels - present
John Decker - present
William Jellick - present
Fran Sheets, Chair - present
Ronnie Pelusio - present
Lupita Montoya/Sarah Silver, Planning Board representatives without a vote - absent
STAFF MEMBERS:
Debra Kalish, Senior Counsel - present
James Hewat, Senior Historic Preservation Planner - present
Marcy Cameron, Historic Preservation Planner II - present
Michelle Mikoni, Historic Preservation Intern - present
Clare Brandt, Administrative Specialist - present
1. CALL TO ORDER [00:00.00 audio minutes]
The roll having been called, Chair F. Sheets declared a quorum at 6:10 p.m. and the following
business was conducted.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES [00:01.26 audio minutes]
On a motion by J. Decker, seconded by R. Pelusio, the Landmarks Board approved (5-0) the minutes
from the February 5, 2020 Landmarks Board meetings.
3.PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOR NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS [00:01.30 audio minutes]
None
4.DISCUSSION OF LANDMARK ALTERATION AND DEMOLITION APPLICATIONS
ISSUED AND PENDING [00:01.40 audio minutes]
•No pending stays of demolition
•891 12th Street postponed at City Council until May 5, 2020
•Statistical Report for February
5.PUBLIC HEARING [00:03.20 audio minutes]
A.[00:03.20 audio minutes] Public hearing and consideration of recognition of Friends of the
Boulder-Dushanbe Teahouse as a historic preservation organization, as defined in 9-16, Boulder
Revised Code, 1981.
Staff Presentation
J. Hewat presented the case to the board, recommending that the board recognize Friends of the
Boulder–Dushanbe Teahouse as a historic preservation organization with the limited purpose of
providing oversight of the Boulder-Dushanbe Teahouse.
Applicant Presentation
Karl Anuta (4840 Thunderbird Drive, 80303) spoke briefly about the members of Friends of the
Boulder-Dushanbe Teahouse, touching on their past involvement with the Landmarks Board and
continued support of the Teahouse.
Public Comment
None
Motion
On a motion by F. Sheets, seconded by R. Pelusio, the Landmarks Board voted (5-0), to adopt the
staff memorandum dated March 4, 2020, as the findings of the board and recognize Friends of the
Boulder–Dushanbe Teahouse as a historic preservation organization with the limited purpose of
providing oversight and support in preserving the Boulder–Dushanbe Teahouse, finding that it
meets the standards as defined in 9-16, Boulder Revised Code, 1981.
On an amendment by R. Pelusio, seconded by J. Decker, the Landmarks Board voted (5-0), to
include within the motion that the Friends of the Boulder–Dushanbe Teahouse is being recognized
as a historic preservation organization with the limited purpose of submitting the application for the
individual landmark designation of the Boulder–Dushanbe Teahouse.
B. [00:30.24 audio minutes] Public hearing and consideration of a motion to adopt a resolution to
initiate the process for designation of the property at 1770 13th St. (Boulder-Dushanbe Teahouse),
as an individual landmark pursuant to Section 9-11-3, B.R.C. 1981. (HIS2020-00009). Owner: City
of Boulder / Applicant: Friends of the Boulder–Dushanbe Teahouse.
Staff Presentation
J. Hewat presented the case to the board, recommending that the board approve the application
and adopt a resolution initiating the process designating the property as an individual landmark.
Applicant’s Presentation
William Bechhoefer (825 10th Street 80302) presented information about the cultural context of
the Teahouse, elaborating on the many influences of the Teahouse’s design. Vern Seieroe (413
Vivian Street, Longmont 80501) spoke about the many craftsmen and artisans who worked on the
Teahouse, as well as the need to protect the property through alteration review.
Public Comment
1. Kathryn Barth
2940 20th St.
80304
Member of Friends of the Boulder–Dushanbe Teahouse. Supports
the designation of the Teahouse.
2. Mikl Brawner
1600 Spruce Ave.
80501
Designed the Teahouse rose garden and spoke about its
importance as the first organic rose garden. Spoke in favor of
designating the Teahouse.
3. Rett Ertl
6691 Lakeview Dr.
80303
Pooling time with Anton Relin. President of Boulder–Dushanbe
Sister Cities. Spoke in favor of designating the Teahouse, as well
as the protection of the decorative interior elements.
4. Leslie Durgin
345 17th St.
80302
Former mayor and member of the Landmarks Board. Spoke
briefly on the history of the Teahouse and emphasized the
importance of documenting the greater context surrounding the
building.
5. Joe Stepanek
720 11th St.
80302
Member of Boulder–Dushanbe Sister Cities. Spoke about the
cultural relationship which the Teahouse exemplifies and its
importance within the Boulder community.
6. Jancy Campbell
1037 Maxwell Ave.
80304
Spoke in favor of designating the Teahouse, referring to it as
architectural art.
Motion
On a motion by W. Jellick, seconded by R. Pelusio, the Landmarks Board voted (5-0), to Board
adopt the staff memorandum dated March 4, 2020, as the findings of the board and initiate
landmark designation, in the form of the resolution attached to said memorandum, for the property
located at 1770 13th St., finding that it meets the criteria for initiation of designation per section 9-
11-3, B.R.C. 1981, “Initiation of Designation for Individual Landmarks and Historic Districts.”
BREAK
C. [01:27.00 audio minutes] Public hearing and consideration of a Landmark Alteration Certificate
application to construct an attached two car garage at 2621 5th St., a non-contributing building in
the Mapleton Hill Historic District, pursuant to Section 9-11-18 of the Boulder Revised Code 1981
(HIS2020-00042). Owner / Applicant: George & Natalie Clements.
Ex Parte Contacts
A. Daniels: LDRC
J. Decker: LDRC
W. Jellick: None
F. Sheets: LDRC
R. Pelusio: LDRC
Staff Presentation
J. Hewat presented the case to the board, recommending that the board conditionally approve the
application.
Applicant’s Presentation
George Clements elucidated on the reasoning for proposing an attached garage and discussed why
alternatives did not seem appropriate for the site.
Public Comment
None
April 23, 2020