09.09.20 LB MinutesCITY OF BOULDER
LANDMARKS BOARD MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
September 9, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Virtual meeting
The following are the action minutes of the September 9, 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:
John Decker, Chair - present
Abby Daniels, Vice Chair - present
William Jellick - present
Fran Sheets - present
Ronnie Pelusio - present
Lupita Montoya, 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 6:04 p.m. and the following business
was conducted.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES [00:04.48 audio minutes]
On a motion by J. Decker, seconded by A. Daniels, the Landmarks Board approved (5-0) the minutes
from the August 12, 2020 Landmarks Board meetings.
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOR NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS [00:05.55 audio minutes]
None
4. DISCUSSION OF LANDMARK ALTERATION AND DEMOLITION APPLICATIONS ISSUED
AND PENDING [00:07.02 audio minutes]
• No pending stays of demolition
• Statistical Report for August
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS [00:10.22 audio minutes] under the procedures prescribed by chapter 1-3, “Quasi-
Judicial Hearing,” B.R.C. 1981:
A. [00:11.10 audio minutes] Public hearing and consideration of a proposal to remodel the contributing
house at 2130 11th Street in the Mapleton Hill Historic District to include the addition of a carport,
replacement of windows, and construction of second-story dormers and decks, pursuant to Section 9-11-
18 B.R.C. 1981 (HIS2019-00374). Owner: Kari Whitman / Applicant: Ethan Hampton, Hampton
Architecture.
Ex Parte Contacts
J. Decker: None
A. Daniels: Reviewed at LDRC 1.3.2020
W. Jellick: Reviewed at LDRC 7.15.2020
F. Sheets: Reviewed at LDRC 1.3.2020, 3.4.2020 and 7.15.2020
R. Pelusio: Reviewed at LDRC 3.4.2020
Staff Presentation
J. Hewat presented the case to the board, recommending that the Landmarks Board deny the
application.
Applicant’s Presentation
Kari Whitman, owner (2130 11th St., 80302) spoke about retaining the historic integrity of the
building while repairing the house.
Ethan Hampton, Hampton Architecture (711 Walnut St., 80302) reviewed the intent of the
application and the design concept. He reviewed examples of carports and decks present throughout the
Mapleton Hill Historic District.
Harmon Zuckerman, Frascona, Joiner, Goodman & Greenstein, P.C. (4750 Table Mesa Dr.,
80305) spoke about the benefits of the application.
Public Comment
None
Motion
Application was withdrawn for redesign prior to a vote by the Landmarks Board.
B. [01:42.37 audio minutes] Public hearing and consideration of a proposal to rehabilitate and add a 2,160
sq. ft., one-story addition to the non-contributing building at 1346 Pearl Street (formally the Lazy Dog
Bar and Grill) in the Downtown Historic District, pursuant to Section 9-11-18 B.R.C. 1981 (HIS2020-
00210). Owner: David Bacon, Reynolds Yew Tree LLC / Applicant: Wesley Stockton, STUDIO
Architecture.
Ex Parte Contacts
J. Decker: Reviewed at LDRC
A. Daniels: None
W. Jellick: None
F. Sheets: Reviewed at LDRC
R. Pelusio: None
Staff Presentation
J. Hewat presented the case to the board, recommending that the board approve the application with
conditions.
Applicant’s Presentation
Jeffrey Wingert, Reynolds Yew Tree LLC (1375 Walnut St.) outlined the vision for the property.
Aldo Sebben, STUDIO Architecture (1315 Pine St.) presented the application and details of the
design concept. Answered questions from the board.
Public Comment
None
Motion
On a motion by W. Jellick, seconded by R. Pelusio, the Landmarks Board voted (5-0), to adopt the
staff memorandum dated September 9, 2020 as findings of the board and conditionally approve the
landmark alteration certificate application to remodel and construct a one-story addition to the non-
contributing building in the Downtown Historic District as shown on plans dated August 13th, 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 substantially consistent with the General Design Guidelines and
the Downtown Historic District Design Guidelines.
The applicant shall be responsible for completing the work in compliance with the approved plans
dated August 13th, 2020 except as modified by these conditions of approval.
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 Downtown Historic District Design Guidelines and the intent of this
approval:
a. Revise design to explore a more traditional façade configuration at the north east
corner and more traditional wall materials (including brick) at the north elevation,
northeast corner, and north end of the east elevation and south face of building facing
onto Lowry Lane;
b. Revise design to center bays, include storefront entrance(s), and remove paint from
exterior brick wall central portion of east elevation facing onto 14th Street;
c. Enhance architectural articulation at west portions of south wall (possibly by
constructing of brick) and explore providing additional storefront entrance(s) onto the
alley;
d. Provide details of storefront systems, doors, trim, wall materials, roofing and
hardscaping.
—Break—
C. [03:46.05 audio minutes] Public hearing and consideration of a demolition application for the building
located at 1301 Broadway Street, a non-landmarked property over 50 years old, pursuant to Section 9-
11-23 of the Boulder Revised Code, 1981. (HIS2020-00239). Owner: Dan Schuetz, Nichols Partnership /
Applicant: Chris Shears, SA+R Architects.
Ex Parte Contacts
J. Decker: None
A. Daniels: None
W. Jellick: None
F. Sheets: Reviewed at LDRC
R. Pelusio: Reviewed at LDRC
Staff Presentation
M. Cameron presented the case to the board, recommending that the board approve the proposed
demolition.
Applicant’s Presentation
Chris Shears, Shears Adkins Rockmore Architects (1550 Wynkoop St #100, Denver, CO 80202)
deferred to staff’s presentation and offered to answered questions.
Public Comment
None
Motion
On a motion by R. Pelusio, seconded by W. Jellick, the Landmarks Board voted (3-2), to approve the
demolition of 1301 Broadway, finding that the building to be demolished does not have significance
under the criteria set forth in section 9-11-23(f), B.R.C. 1981.
Dissenting votes from F. Sheets and Abby Daniels was based on a consideration that the building’s
form and location is important to the neighborhood character.
7.MATTERS [04:09.09 audio minutes]
•Board discussed subcommittee formation for proposed changes to the General Design
Guidelines and other items.
8.DEBRIEF MEETING/CALENDAR CHECK
•Next Landmarks Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, 2020.
9.ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:41 p.m.
Approved on _______________, 2020
Respectfully submitted,
______________________________________________, Chairperson
October 14