07.08.20 LB MinutesCITY OF BOULDER
LANDMARKS BOARD MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
July 8, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Virtual meeting
The following are the action minutes of the July 8, 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
Lisa Smith, 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
Jean Gatza, Senior Planner and moderator -present
1. CALL TO ORDER [00:00.00 audio minutes]
The roll having been called, Chair J. Decker declared a quorum at 6:09 p.m. and the following
business was conducted.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES [00:05.20 audio minutes]
On a motion by J. Decker, seconded by W. Jellick, the Landmarks Board approved (4-0, A. Daniels
absent) the minutes from the June 3, 2020 Landmarks Board meetings.
3.PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOR NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS [00:06.30 audio minutes]
1.Lynn Segal
538 Dewey Ave.
80304
Spoke about a Planning Board meeting. Requested individual
landmark designation for various properties.
4.DISCUSSION OF LANDMARK ALTERATION AND DEMOLITION APPLICATIONS
ISSUED AND PENDING [00:12.24 audio minutes]
•No pending stays of demolition
•Statistical Report for June
5.PUBLIC HEARING [00:16.42 audio minutes]
A.[00:18.27 audio minutes] Public hearing and consideration of an application to designate the
Boulder–Dushanbe Teahouse and a portion of the property at 1770 13th Street as an individual
landmark, pursuant to Section 9-11-5 of the Boulder Revised Code 1981 (HIS2020-00009). Owner /
Applicant: City of Boulder / Friends of the Boulder–Dushanbe Teahouse.
Ex Parte Contacts
J. Decker: None
A. Daniels: None
W. Jellick: None
F. Sheets: None
R. Pelusio: None
Staff Presentation
M. Cameron presented the case to the board, recommending that the board forward the application
to the City Council with a recommendation to designate the building and a portion of the property
as an individual landmark to be known as the Boulder–Dushanbe Teahouse.
Applicant’s Presentation
Kathryn Barth (2940 20th St.) introduced the application on behalf of Friends of the Boulder–
Dushanbe Teahouse.
Vern Seieroe (413 Vivian St.) urged the Landmarks Board to include the interior of the property in
the landmark designation and spoke about the importance of proper maintenance methods, using
the recent application of lacquer on the hand carved wooden columns as an example.
Public Comment
1. Lynn Segal
538 Dewey Ave.
80304
Spoke in support of the application, and of preserving the interior.
2. Karl Anuta
4840 Thunderbird Dr.
80303
Spoke in support of the application, and that the interior be included
in the landmark designation.
2.
Kathryn Barth
2940 20th St.
80304
Read the text on the tiles located along the Tajik Trail, within the
proposed landmark boundary.
Motion
On a motion by R. Pelusio, seconded by A. Daniels, the Landmarks Board voted (5-0), to adopt
the staff memorandum dated July 8, 2020, as findings of the board and recommend to the City
Council that it designate the building and a portion of the property at 1770 13th St. as a local
historic landmark, to be known as the Boulder–Dushanbe Teahouse, finding that it meets the
standards for individual landmark designation in Sections 9-11-1 and 9-11-2, B.R.C. 1981, with the
modification of the landmark boundary to include all area west of the exhibit boundary line to the
edge of the Teahouse property line and the triangular parcel to the southeast of the current
proposed boundary to the property line at the southern edge.
The board also recommends that City Council direct staff to work with the Friends of the Boulder–
Dushanbe Teahouse on a maintenance manual to ensure proper methods and stewardship for both
the interior and exterior.
--Break--
B. [01:50.36 audio minutes] Public hearing and consideration of an application to construct an 1,800
sq. ft. addition to the 2,100 sq. ft. contributing house at 600 Spruce St. in the Mapleton Hill Historic
District, pursuant to Section 9-11-5 of the Boulder Revised Code 1981 (HIS2020-00145). Owner /
Applicant: Hal & Schuyler Bailey / Tim Laughlin, Surround Architecture.
Ex Parte Contacts
J. Decker: None
A. Daniels: None
W. Jellick: None
F. Sheets: Site visit
R. Pelusio: None
Staff Presentation
J. Hewat presented the case to the board, recommending that the board conditionally approve the
application.
Applicant’s Presentation
Tim Laughlin, Surround Architecture (2520 Broadway, 80304) presented the application,
explained design choices and noted that the addition would not be visible from the alley.
Public Comment
1. Schuyler Bailey 600
Spruce St.
80302
Spoke in admiration of the neighborhood.
2. Lynn Segal
538 Dewey Ave.
80304
Ask questions about the application.
3. Ralph Sorenson
603 Spruce St.
80302
Reiterated his support for the application.
4. Cheri Belz
601 Kalmia Ave.
80304
Speaking on behalf of herself, not Historic Boulder, Inc., Ms. Belz
spoke in support of the application, noting its sensitive design.
5. Francis Scott Thomas
833 Spruce St.
80302
Spoke in support of the application and noted that the addition would
not affect the appearance of the alley.
6. Eleanor Johnson
531 Spruce St.
80302
Spoke in support of the application.
Motion
On a motion by R. Pelusio, seconded by A. Daniels, the Landmarks Board voted (5-0), to adopt
the staff memorandum dated July 8, 2020, as findings of the board and conditionally approve a
Landmark Alteration Certificate to rehabilitate and construct an 1,800 sq. ft. addition to the
contributing house at 600 Spruce Street, as shown on plans dated May 15th, 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 to the Landmarks design review committee (Ldrc), for its
final review and approval:
1. The applicant shall be responsible for completing the work in compliance with the
approved plans dated May 15th, 2020, 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 final architectural plans and
specifications to the Landmarks design review committee (Ldrc), for its final review
and approval to ensure that the final design of the building is consistent with the
General Design Guidelines the Mapleton Hill Historic District Design Guidelines and
the intent of this approval:
a. Revise design to replicate windows and doors on the façade of the historic house,
maintain the fenestration and rehabilitate historic windows on the east and west
faces;
b. Revise enclosure on the south wall of historic house to either maintain or better
reflect the solid-to-void ratio;
c.Consider the scale of the fenestration of the proposed addition in relation to historic
house;
d.Revise the design of the intersection of the west wing so that the southwest corner
of the historic gable is maintained, reduce and support cantilever at east wing;
e.Minimize the extent of removal of mature trees on the property;
f.Provide details of windows, doors, trim, siding, roofing and hardscaping.
7.MATTERS [04:19.30 audio minutes]
•Mini retreat scheduled for August 4, 2020.
8.DEBRIEF MEETING/CALENDAR CHECK
•Next Landmarks Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, 2020.
9.ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:38 p.m.
Approved on _______________, 2020
Respectfully submitted,
______________________________________________, Chairperson
August 12