Item 2 - 10.14.2020 LB meeting minutes DRAFTDRAFTCITY OF BOULDER
LANDMARKS BOARD MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
October 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Virtual meeting
The following are the action minutes of the October 14, 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
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, Vice Chair A. Daniels declared a quorum at 6:02 p.m. and the following
business was conducted.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES [00:06.50 audio minutes]
On a motion by F. Sheets, seconded by W. Jellick, the Landmarks Board approved (5-0) the minutes from
the September 9, 2020 Landmarks Board meeting.
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOR NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS [00:07.34 audio minutes]
None
4. DISCUSSION OF LANDMARK ALTERATION AND DEMOLITION APPLICATIONS ISSUED
AND PENDING [00:08.15 audio minutes]
• No pending stays of demolition
• Statistical Report for September
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS [00:10.22 audio minutes] under the procedures prescribed by chapter 1-3, “Quasi-
Judicial Hearing,” B.R.C. 1981:
A. [00:11.00 audio minutes] Public hearing and consideration of a demolition application for the building
located at 2111 Arapahoe Ave., a non-landmarked building over 50 years old, pursuant to Section 9-11-
23 of the Boulder Revised Code, 1981. (HIS2020-00214). Owner: Naropa University / Applicant:
Catherine Bean, Element Properties.
Ex Parte Contacts
DRAFTJ. Decker: None
A. Daniels: None
W. Jellick: None
F. Sheets: None
R. Pelusio: Completed assessment of this building ~ 10 years ago
Staff Presentation
M. Cameron presented the case to the board, recommending that the Landmarks Board place a stay-of-
demolition on the building to consider alternatives to demolition. A 180-day stay period would expire
on Feb. 13, 2021.
Applicant’s Presentation
Catherine Bean, Element Properties (1795 Quince Ave., 80304) outlined the goals for the project.
Poppie Gullett, Pinyon Environmental (4899 South Dudley St., 80123) reviewed the architectural
alterations to the property and answered questions from the board.
Public Comment
1. Lynn Segal
538 Dewey Ave.
80304
Noted that she had no comments due to missing the presentation to attend a
different city meeting.
- BREAK-
Motion [00:55.05 audio minutes]
On a motion by R. Pelusio, seconded by W. Jellick, the Landmarks Board voted (5-0), to adopt the
staff memorandum dated October 14, 2020, as findings of the board issue a stay-of-demolition for the
building located at 2111 Arapahoe Ave. for a period not to exceed 180 days from the day the permit
application was accepted by the city manager in order to explore alternatives to demolishing the
building.
B. [00:58.20 audio minutes] Public hearing and consideration of a demolition application for the house
located at 1723 Marine St., a non-landmarked building over 50 years old, pursuant to Section 9-11-23 of
the Boulder Revised Code, 1981. (HIS2020-00243). Owner: Dirk Stribrny / Applicant: Kenneth Jacques,
Jacques Architectural Services.
Ex Parte Contacts
J. Decker: None
A. Daniels: None
W. Jellick: None
F. Sheets: None
R. Pelusio: None
Applicant’s Presentation
Kenneth Jacques, Jacques Architectural Services (128 Katie Ln, 80403) addressed flood plain and
other issues with bringing the property to current code, in addition to noting current neighborhood
character.
Public Comment
1. Lynn Segal
538 Dewey Ave.
80304
Noted the value of the property weighed against public interest of
preservation.
DRAFTMotion
On a motion by W. Jellick, seconded by A. Daniels, the Landmarks Board voted (4-1, R. Pelusio
dissenting), to adopt the staff memorandum dated October 14, 2020, as findings of the board issue a
stay-of-demolition for the building located at 1723 Marine St. for a period not to exceed 180 days from
the day the permit application was accepted by the city manager in order to explore alternatives to
demolition for the building.
R. Pelusio’s dissenting vote was based on lack of feasible options for the property without creating a
financial burden on the property owner.
7. MATTERS [01:47.49 audio minutes]
•M. Cameron provided an update on the landmark designation of the Boulder–Dushanbe
Teahouse, 1700 13th Street.
•J. Decker and R. Pelusio updated the board on the Modernistic Design Guidelines
8.DEBRIEF MEETING/CALENDAR CHECK
•Landmarks Board canceled the meeting on Wednesday, November 4, 2020.
•Next regular Landmarks Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 2, 2020.
9.ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
Approved on _______________, 2020
Respectfully submitted,
______________________________________________, Chairperson