08.12.20 LB MinutesCITY OF BOULDER
LANDMARKS BOARD MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
August 12, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Virtual meeting
The following are the action minutes of the August 12, 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, Acting Chair - present
John Decker, Chair - present
William Jellick - present
Fran Sheets - present
Ronnie Pelusio - present
Lupita Montoya, Planning Board representatives without a vote - absent
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, Acting Chair A. Daniels declared a quorum at 6:09 p.m. and the following
business was conducted.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES [00:03.06 audio minutes]
On a motion by R. Pelusio, seconded by F. Sheets, the Landmarks Board approved (5-0) the minutes from
the July 8, 2020 Landmarks Board meetings.
3.PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOR NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS [00:03.55 audio minutes]
None
4.DISCUSSION OF LANDMARK ALTERATION AND DEMOLITION APPLICATIONS ISSUED
AND PENDING [00:06.00 audio minutes]
•No pending stays of demolition
•Statistical Report for July
5.PUBLIC HEARINGS [00:22.49 audio minutes] under the procedures prescribed by chapter 1-3, "Quasi-
Judicial Hearing," B.R.C. 1981:
A.[00:23.10 audio minutes] Public hearing and consideration of a proposal to demolish a non-contributing
house and accessory building and to construct a new 3,295 sq. ft. house and 400 sq. ft. two-car detached
garage at 406 Pearl Street in the West Pearl Historic District, pursuant to Section 9-11-18 B.R.C. 1981
(HIS2020-00163). Owner: Andrew and Diana Fordyce / Applicant: Samuel Austin, Samuel Austin &
Company Architects.
Ex Parte Contacts
J. Decker: None
A. Daniels: None
W. Jellick: None
F. Sheets: None
R. Pelusio: None
Staff Presentation
J. Hewat presented the case to the board, recommending that the Landmarks Board approve the
application with conditions.
Applicant’s Presentation
Andrew and Diana Fordyce (Nyhavn Number 12, Copenhagen, Denmark) spoke about their reasons
for returning to Boulder and converting the property back to a single-family residence.
Samuel Austin, Samuel Austin & Company Architects (1701 15th Street #101, 80302) introduced
the application and explained the design concept of the proposed new structure.
Public Comment
1.Gwen Dooley
730 Spruce St.
80302
Voiced concern regarding lack of notice of the application. Spoke
against the application.
2.Gene Rozgonyi
419 Canyon Blvd.
80302
Spoke in support of the application.
3.Susan Collins
308 Pearl St.
80302
Spoke about the implementation of the Design Guidelines in the design
of the building, and in support of retaining the barn.
Motion
On a motion by R. Pelusio, seconded by W. Jellick, the Landmarks Board voted (5-0), to adopt the
staff memorandum dated August 12, 2020 as findings of the board and approves, with conditions, the
demolition of the non-contributing main house and cottage and in their place the construction of a
roughly 3,295 sq. ft. house and a 400 sq. ft. garage as shown on plans dated May 27th, 2020, finding
that the proposal generally meets the Standards for Issuance of a Landmark Alteration Certificate in
Chapter 9-11-18, B.R.C. 1981.
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)Redesign the proposed house to significantly reduce the size of the rear porch and deck to have a
more open railing system, redesign of fenestration on the south portion of the west elevation and
south elevation to be more traditionally scaled and proportioned, and eliminate the west facing
skylights;
b) Determine the appropriateness of metal roofing elements and use of stone on new garage by
studying precedents in the district;
c)Explore locating the main entrance of the house with a porch on the north elevation (facing Pearl
Street), increasing the space between the historic barn and garage and change the stone facing on
the garage to wood siding;
d) Provide details of windows, doors, trim, siding, roofing, material colors/finishes and hardscaping.
—Break—
B.[02:25.50 audio minutes] Public hearing and consideration of an application to demolish more than 50
percent of the roof and construct in front of the street facing wall at 728 10th Street, a non-landmarked
building over 50 years old, pursuant to Section 9-11-23 of the Boulder Revised Code 1981 (HIS2020-
00159). Owner/Applicant: Lucinda Low and Daniel Magraw.
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 place a stay of demolition
on the application in order to explore alternatives.
Applicant’s Presentation
Lucinda Low (728 10th St.) Outlined the history of the property since purchasing it in 1983.
David Biek, Arcadea Architecture (742A Pearl St.) presented the application and answered questions
from the board.
Public Comment
None
Motion
Application was withdrawn by the owner prior to a vote by the Landmarks Board.
7. MATTERS [03:40.06 audio minutes]
•Mini retreat scheduled for August 14, 2020.
8.DEBRIEF MEETING/CALENDAR CHECK
•Next Landmarks Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, 2020.
9.ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
Approved on _______________, 2020
Respectfully submitted,
______________________________________________, Chairperson
September 9