12.02.20 LB MinutesCITY OF BOULDER
LANDMARKS BOARD MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
December 2, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Virtual meeting
The following are the action minutes of the December 2, 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:
Jacob Lindsey, Director of Planning and Development Services - present
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 and moderator - present
1. CALL TO ORDER [00:00.00 audio minutes]
The roll having been called, Chair J. Decker declared a quorum at 6:03 p.m. and the following business
was conducted.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES [00:06.54 audio minutes]
On a motion by J. Decker, seconded by R. Pelusio, the Landmarks Board approved (5-0) the minutes
from the October 13, 2020 Landmarks Board meeting.
• PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOR NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS [00:07.41 audio minutes]
None
• DISCUSSION OF LANDMARK ALTERATION AND DEMOLITION APPLICATIONS ISSUED
AND PENDING [00:08.30 audio minutes]
• 2111 Arapahoe Ave. - Stay of Demolition expires Feb. 13, 2021
• 1723 Marine St. - Stay of Demolition expires Feb. 28, 2021
• Statistical Reports for October and November
• PUBLIC HEARINGS [00:21.46 audio minutes] under the procedures prescribed by chapter 1-3, “Quasi-
Judicial Hearing,” B.R.C. 1981:
A. [00:21.50 audio minutes] Public hearing and consideration of an application to designate the property
at 977 9th St. as an individual landmark, pursuant to Section 9-11-5 of the Boulder Revised Code 1981
(HIS2020-00228). Owner / Applicant: Lori Lucas Schuyler and Robert Schuyler
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 Landmarks Board forward the
application to the City Council with a recommendation to designate the property as an individual
landmark.
Applicant’s Presentation
Lori Lucas Schuyler (977 9th St.) colorfully described the interior and exterior of the property,
including the crenelated parapets and gargoyles.
Public Comment
1. Lynn Segal
538 Dewey Ave.
80304
Spoke in support of the application, appreciation of the building,
staff and the landmarking process.
Motion [01:04.36 audio minutes]
On a motion by R. Pelusio, seconded by W. Jellick, the Landmarks Board voted (5-0), to adopt the
staff memorandum dated December 2, 2020 as findings of the board and recommend to the City
Council that it designate the property at 977 9th St. as a local historic landmark, to be known as the
Castle House, finding that it meets the standards for individual landmark designation in Sections 9-11-
1 and 9-11-2, B.R.C. 1981.
B. [01:05.51 audio minutes] Public hearing and consideration of an application to designate two
buildings and a portion of the property at 90 Arapahoe Ave. as an individual landmark, pursuant to
Section 9-11-5 of the Boulder Revised Code 1981 (HIS2017-00114). Owner / Applicant: Curtis
McDonald, Canyon Creek Villas, LLC
Ex Parte Contacts
J. Decker: Reviewed at LDRC
A. Daniels: None
W. Jellick: Reviewed at LDRC
F. Sheets: Reviewed at LDRC
R. Pelusio: None
Staff Presentation
M. Cameron presented the case to the board, recommending that the Landmarks Board forward the
application to the City Council with a recommendation to designate the property as an individual
landmark.
Applicant’s Presentation
Tim Laughlin, Surround Architecture (1504 Onyx Cir, Longmont 80504) described the process to
date for the property and thanked everyone involved, as well as answering questions from the board.
Public Comment
1. Lynn Segal
538 Dewey Ave.
80304
Commended the applicant and architect for designing affordable
housing.
Motion [01:43.10 audio minutes]
On an amended motion by W. Jellick, seconded by A. Daniels the Landmarks Board voted (5-0), to
adopt the staff memorandum (amended to extend the designation boundary line to the edge of the
access easement associated with the private drive and to include two at-grade patios) dated December
2, 2020, as findings of the board and recommend to the City Council that it designate two buildings
and a portion of the property at 90 Arapahoe Ave. as a local historic landmark, to be known as
the Silver Saddle Motel, finding that it meets the standards for individual landmark designation in
Sections 9-11-1 and 9-11-2, B.R.C. 1981.
C. [01:48.00 audio minutes] Public hearing and consideration of a Landmark Alteration Certificate
application to construct a 23' x 12.5' in-ground pool, flagstone patio and associated landscaping at 643
Mapleton Ave., an individual landmark and contributing property in the Mapleton Hill Historic
District, pursuant to Section 9-11-18 of the Boulder Revised Code 1981 (HIS2020-00218). Owner:
David Wein / Applicant: Luke Sanzone, Marpa Design Studio
Ex Parte Contacts
J. Decker: None
A. Daniels: Reviewed at LDRC
W. Jellick: None
F. Sheets: None
R. Pelusio: Reviewed at LDRC
Staff Presentation
J. Hewat presented the case to the board, recommending that the Landmarks Board deny the
application.
Applicant’s Presentation
Luke Sanzone, Marpa Landscape Architecture (1701 15th St Suite C, Boulder, CO 80302)
reviewed the proposed plans and answered questions from the board.
Public Comment
1. Lynn Segal
538 Dewey Ave.
80304
Spoke in support of neighborhood pools. Offered landscaping
suggestions.
2. Larry and Christine Bennett
643 Mapleton Ave.
80304
Wrote a letter in support of the application.
3. Graham Carlson
705 Mapleton Ave.
80304
Wrote a letter in support of the application.
4. Kenneth and Janet Wood
80304
Wrote a letter in support of the application.
5. Catherine Schweiger
2427 7th Street
80304
Wrote a letter voicing concerns that the construction of a pool
would damage the rubble foundation of 2427 7th Street. Also
noted that it would be visible from 7th Street and would not be
consistent with the design guidelines.
Motion [03:22.12 audio minutes]
On a motion by R. Pelusio, seconded by W. Jellick, the Landmarks Board voted (3-2, A. Daniels and
F. Sheets dissenting), to approve the application to construct a 23’ x 12.5’ in-ground swimming pool at
643 Mapleton Ave. as shown on plans dated October 20, 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
and is generally consistent with Section 2.7 Pools of the General Design Guidelines and the Mapleton
Hill District Design Guidelines.
A.Daniels’ and F. Sheets’ dissenting votes were based on concerns that the pool would be visible from
the street and as such is not consistent with Section 2.7 Pools of the General Design Guidelines and the
Mapleton Hill District Design Guidelines.
7.MATTERS [03:29.34 audio minutes]
•Board discussed the annual letter to the City Council;
•R. Pelusio updated the Board on the Mid Century Modern Design Guideline discussions;
•J. Decker updated the Board on the Paint Colors subcommittee;
•A. Daniels updated the Board on the Public Outreach subcommittee;
•R. Pelusio noted that the City Council reappointed him to the Board for an additional term.
8.DEBRIEF MEETING/CALENDAR CHECK
•Next regular Landmarks Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 6, 2021.
9.ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:06 p.m.
Approved on _______________, 2021
Respectfully submitted,
______________________________________________, Chairperson
January 6,