Item 2 - 5.13.2020 LB meeting minutes DRAFTDRAFTCITY OF BOULDER
LANDMARKS BOARD MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
May 13, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Virtual meeting
The following are the action minutes of the May 13, 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, Vice Chair - present
John Decker, Chair - present
William Jellick - present
Fran Sheets - present
Ronnie Pelusio - present
Sarah Silver, Planning Board representatives without a vote - present
STAFF MEMBERS:
Lucas Markley, Assistant City Attorney II -present
James Hewat, Senior Historic Preservation Planner -present
Marcy Cameron, Historic Preservation Planner II -present
Clare Brandt, Administrative Specialist -present
Michelle Mikoni, Historic Preservation Intern -absent
Ryan Hanschen, Engagement Specialist and moderator -present
1. CALL TO ORDER [00:00.00 audio minutes]
The roll having been called, Chair J. Decker declared a quorum at 6:10 p.m. and the following
business was conducted.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES [00:06.01 audio minutes]
On a motion by R. Pelusio, seconded by W. Jellick, the Landmarks Board approved (5-0) the minutes
from the April 23, 2020 Landmarks Board meetings.
3.PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOR NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS [00:07.28 audio minutes]
None
4.DISCUSSION OF LANDMARK ALTERATION AND DEMOLITION APPLICATIONS
ISSUED AND PENDING [00:02.35 audio minutes]
•No pending stays of demolition
•Statistical Report for April
5.PUBLIC HEARING [00:07.44 audio minutes]
DRAFT
A. [00:07.49 audio minutes] Public hearing and consideration of the construction of a 25 x 11 ft in-
ground swimming pool at 734 Maxwell Ave. in the Mapleton Hill Historic District, pursuant to
Section 9-11-18 of the Boulder Revised Code 1981. (HIS2020-00075). Owner / Applicant:
Matthew Johnke / Jeff Abrams
Ex Parte Contacts
A. Daniels: None
J. Decker: None
W. Jellick: LDRC review
F. Sheets: None
R. Pelusio: LDRC review
Staff Presentation
M. Cameron presented the case to the board, recommending that the board conditionally approve
the application. Relayed set-back variance information from the Zoning Administrator.
Applicant’s Presentation
Matthew Johnke, 734 Maxwell Ave., presented information about visual screening and the
existing wood deck.
Public Comment
1. Gillian Johnson
99 South Downing St.,
Denver, CO 80209
Representing her mother who lives at 736 Maxwell Ave. Read a
letter sent to the Landmarks Board, reiterating her concern for
staging of removed excavation materials and the setback
variance.
2. John Herr
8076 South Vance Ct.,
Littleton, CO 80128
Representative of Reardon Construction Enterprises Inc.
Responded to Ms. Johnson’s concerns about work times and
construction materials.
Motion
On a motion by R. Pelusio, seconded by F. Sheets, the Landmarks Board voted (5-0), to adopt the
staff memorandum dated May 13, 2020, as findings of the board and conditionally approve a
Landmark Alteration Certificate to construct a 25’ x 11’ in-ground swimming pool at 734 Maxwell
Ave. as shown on plans dated Feb. 21, 2020, finding that the proposal meets the Standards for
Issuance of a Landmark Alteration Certificate in Chapter 9-11-18, B.R.C. 1981 and is generally
consistent with the General Design Guidelines and the Mapleton Hill Historic District Design
Guidelines.
Prior to submitting a building permit application and final issuance of the Landmark Alteration
Certificate, the applicant shall submit details on the surrounding coping and pool decking materials
and final paint colors for final review and approval by staff.
B. [00:55.05 audio minutes] Public hearing and consideration of a Landmark Alteration Certificate
application to construct a 3,400 sq. ft. addition to the University Hill School at 956 16th St., an
individual landmark, as well as the removal of two basement-level doors, construction of an 1,048
sq. ft. accessory building (cooling tower), and site improvements to the existing playground area,
DRAFTpursuant to Section 9-11-18 of the Boulder Revised Code 1981 (HIS2020-00058). Owner /
Applicant: Boulder Valley School District / Bruce Larson, Larson Incitti Architects
Ex Parte Contacts
A. Daniels: LDRC review
J. Decker: None
W. Jellick: LRDC review
F. Sheets: None. Personal knowledge of the school.
R. Pelusio: None
Staff Presentation
J. Hewat presented the case to the board, recommending that the board conditionally approve the
application.
Applicant’s Presentation
Bruce Larson, Larson Incitti Architects, 1900 Wazee St., Denver, CO 80202, presented
information about the application.
Public Comment
None
Motion
On a motion by R. Pelusio, seconded by J. Decker, the Landmarks Board voted (5-0), to adopt the
staff memorandum dated May 13, 2020, as findings of the board and conditionally approve a
Landmark Alteration Certificate to construct a 3,400 sq. ft. addition and install new windows to the
historic school, construct a free-standing 1,048 sq. ft. accessory building, and make site
improvements to the playground area at 956 16th St., all as shown on plans dated March 5th, 2020,
finding that if the stated conditions of approval are met, the proposal will meet the Standards for
Issuance of a Landmark Alteration Certificate in Chapter 9-11-18, B.R.C. 1981 and is generally
consistent with the General Design Guidelines.
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. All wood (non-clad) windows for new windows on historic school to closely match
historic windows in dimension, proportion and material;
b. Details of windows, doors, trim, siding, and roofing for addition and new accessory
building;
c. Details of site improvements proposed for the playground area.
7. MATTERS [01:47.50 audio minutes]
• Process/Staffing changes
• Landmarks Board retreat. Potential topics should be sent to Board Secretary.
• Historic Boulder request for collaboration on Architectural Design Guidelines for Modernist
Architecture. Board will research examples.
8. DEBRIEF MEETING/CALENDAR CHECK
• Next Landmarks Board meeting is scheduled for June 3, 2020.
DRAFT
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 08:52 p.m.
Approved on _______________, 2020
Respectfully submitted,
______________________________________________, Chairperson