03.03.21 LB MinutesCITY OF BOULDER
LANDMARKS BOARD MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Virtual meeting
The following are the action minutes of the March 3, 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:
Abby Daniels, Vice Chair - present
John Decker, Chair - present
William Jellick - present
Fran Sheets - present
Ronnie Pelusio - present
Lisa Smith, Planning Board representative without a vote - present
STAFF MEMBERS:
Lucas Markley, Assistant City Attorney II - present
James Hewat, Senior Historic Preservation Planner - present
Marcy Cameron Gerwing, 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 6:01 p.m. and the following business was
conducted.
2.APPROVAL OF MINUTES [00:06.00 audio minutes]
On a motion by R. Pelusio, seconded by A. Daniels, the Landmarks Board (4-0) approved the minutes as amended
from the February 3, 2021 Landmarks Board meeting.
Amendments were as follows:
On item 5A: F. Sheets dissenting vote was based on her opinion that the proposed changes in the roof,
the proposed walls of glass and window changes are not sympathetic to the original mid-century architecture of
this landmarked house.
On Item 5B: F. Sheet’s objected to the demolition due to the potential historic significance of demolishing an
important, highly visible large downtown Boulder building and the significant loss of embodied energy caused
by demolition.
3.PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOR NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS [00:08.50 audio minutes]
None
4.DISCUSSION OF LANDMARK ALTERATION AND DEMOLITION APPLICATIONS ISSUED AND
PENDING [00:09.45 audio minutes]
•No pending stays of demolition
•Statistical Report for February
5.PUBLIC HEARINGS [00:20.10 audio minutes]
A.Public hearing and consideration of a Landmark Alteration Certificate application to reconstruct an outdoor
open-air pavilion between the Chautauqua Dining Hall and Cottage 100 based upon historic photographs, at or
near 100 Clematis Dr., in the Chautauqua Park Historic District pursuant to Section 9-11-18 of the Boulder
Revised Code 1981 and under the procedures prescribed by chapter 1-3, “Quasi-Judicial Hearing,” B.R.C. 1981
(HIS2020-00218). Owner/Applicant: Colorado Chautauqua Association
Ex Parte Contacts
J. Decker: None
A. Daniels: None
W. Jellick: None
F. Sheets: None
R. Pelusio: Recused from the hearing
Staff Presentation
J. Hewat presented the case to the board, recommending that the board conditionally approve the application.
Applicant’s Presentation
1.Jeff Medanich
Colorado Chautauqua
Assoc.
80302
Described the research undertaken to accurately reconstruct the 1899 – 1905
pavilion as closely as possible while taking modern safety requirements into
consideration; walked through the application materials; answered questions
from the board.
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Public Comment
1.Polly Fields
110 Clematis
80302
Member of the CCA board and private financial contributor to the
reconstruction effort. Spoke in support of the project, in particular the
accessibility enhancements and availability for families.
2.Dan Corson
757 8th Street
80302
41-year neighbor and member of the Chautauqua Building and Grounds
Committee. Spoke on behalf of the committee in support of the project.
Motion [01:23.10 audio minutes]
On a motion by W. Jellick, seconded by A. Daniels, the Landmarks Board voted (4-0, Pelusio recused), to
adopt the staff memorandum dated March 3, 2021, as findings of the board and conditionally approve a
Landmark Alteration Certificate application to construct an outdoor café/seating platform between the
Chautauqua Dining Hall and Cottage 100, based on historic photographs, in the Chautauqua Park Historic
District, finding 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 the General Design Guidelines and the
Chautauqua Design Guidelines.
Conditions:
1.The applicant shall be responsible for completing the work in compliance with the approved plans dated
February 12, 2021, except as modified by these conditions of approval.
2. 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 General Design Guidelines for Boulder’s Historic Districts and Individual Landmarks,
the Chautauqua Design Guidelines and the intent of this approval:
a.Provide an excavation plan with protocols in the event of encountering archaeological artifacts during
construction of the pavilion;
b. Provide details of age of retaining wall proposed for removal and details ensuring that its removal
doesn’t lead to damaging 100 Clematis Dr.;
c. Further investigate historic access to pavilion stair and attempt to reconstruct as closely as possible in
alignment and materials minimizing the amount of hard area;
d. Provide details of connection points between the porch at Cottage 100 and the pavilion;
e.Investigate alternatives to replacement of east window at 100 Clematis Dr. – if replacement is
necessary, the original sash should be stored and a new wood window installed in existing frame;
f.Consider installing interpretive signage that explains the history of the of the pavilion and identifies
the building as a reconstruction;
g. Submit details of all framing, roofing, railings, flooring including materials and proposed finishes for
review by the LDRC.
7.MATTERS [01:24.09 audio minutes]
•Landmarks Board subcommittee chairs gave updates.
•Staff gave an update on renaming of the Penfield Tate II Municipal Building.
•Landmarks Board requested staff to explore dates for a mini retreat.
•J. Decker nominated to be Chair by R. Pelusio. There being no other nominations, J. Decker was elected
by unanimous consent.
8.DEBRIEF MEETING/CALENDAR CHECK
9.ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Approved on _______________, 2021
Respectfully submitted,
______________________________________________, Chairperson
April 7