HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.06.21 LB MinutesCITY OF BOULDER
LANDMARKS BOARD MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
January 6, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Virtual meeting
The following are the action minutes of the January 6, 2021 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:
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 - 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 6:02 p.m. and the following business
was conducted.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES [00:02.30 audio minutes]
On a motion by J. Decker, seconded by W. Jellick, the Landmarks Board (5-0) amended the minutes
from the December 2, 2020 Landmarks Board meeting to the following:
On a motion by R. Pelusio, seconded by W. Jellick, the Landmarks Board voted (5-0), to adopt
the staff memorandum dated December 2nd 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.
On a motion by J. Decker, seconded by F. Sheets, the Landmarks Board (5-0) approved the minutes as
amended from the December 2, 2020 Landmarks Board meeting.
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOR NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS [00:05.02 audio minutes]
1. Lynn Segal
538 Dewey Ave.
80304
Noted that a house at 3rd and Alpine is also known as the
Castle House. Spoke about land and deconstruction values.
2 Jennifer Mabry
Boulder
80302
Asked the board to recognize the original Second Baptist
Church (located within the Chamberlain District) with a
plaque or interpretive panel acknowledging the building’s
founding, significance and importance to the community
Noted her appreciation at the prospect of the Landmarks
Board acknowledging the stories of Boulder’s African-
American heritage.
On a motion by W. Jellick, seconded by A. Daniels, the Landmarks Board (5-0) On a motion by W.
Jellick, seconded by A. Daniels, the Landmarks Board (5-0) requested that Historic Preservation staff
explore ways to recognize the significance of the Second Baptist Church and potentially use it as a
template to recognize other places in associated with Boulder’s African American history.
4.DISCUSSION OF LANDMARK ALTERATION AND DEMOLITION APPLICATIONS ISSUED
AND PENDING
•Statistical report for December discussed during matters
5.PUBLIC HEARINGS – None
6. MATTERS [00:35.10 audio minutes]
•Staff reviewed statistics and projects from 2020;
•Board discussed potential changes for Pool guidelines;
•Board discussed potential for landmarking Emma Walsh memorial drinking fountain in
North Boulder Park;
•Board discussed the practicalities and next step in creating a Modernism Survey;
•Board discussed engaging the community using videos.
7.DEBRIEF MEETING/CALENDAR CHECK
•Next regular Landmarks Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 3, 2021.
8.ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:46 p.m.
Approved on _______________, 2021
Respectfully submitted,
______________________________________________, Chairperson
February 3