06.02.21 LB MinutesCITY OF BOULDER
LANDMARKS BOARD MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Virtual meeting
The following are the action minutes of the June 2, 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 - absent
John Decker, Chair - present
William Jellick - present
Fran Sheets - present
Ronnie Pelusio - present
Jorge Boone, Planning Board representative without a vote - present
STAFF MEMBERS:
Lucas Markley, Assistant City Attorney II - absent
David Gehr, Chief Deputy City Attorney - present
James Hewat, Senior Historic Preservation Planner - present
Marcy 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 6:02 p.m. and the following business
was conducted.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES [00:04.30 audio minutes]
On a motion by J. Decker, seconded by R. Pelusio, the Landmarks Board (4-0, Daniels absent)
approved the minutes from the May 5, 2021 Landmarks Board meeting.
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOR NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Postponed until after Item 5A
4. DISCUSSION OF LANDMARK ALTERATION AND DEMOLITION APPLICATIONS ISSUED
AND PENDING [00:06.33 audio minutes]
• 2130 22nd St. - Stay of Demolition expires Sept. 26, 2021
• Statistical Report for May
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS under the procedures prescribed by chapter 1-3, “Quasi-Judicial Hearing,”
B.R.C. 1981
B. [00:11.22 audio minutes] Public hearing and consideration of a demolition application for a house
constructed in 1900 located at 515 Alpine Ave., pursuant to Section 9-11-23 of the Boulder Revised
Code, 1981. (HIS2021-00093). Owner: Richard and Elizabeth Evans (Estate) / Applicant: Brad Evans
Ex Parte Contacts
J. Decker: Reviewed at LDRC
W. Jellick: None
F. Sheets: None
R. Pelusio: None
Staff Presentation
M. Gerwing presented the case to the board, recommending the Landmarks Board place a stay-of-
demolition on the application to consider alternatives to demolition. A 180-day stay period would expire
on Oct. 31, 2021.
Applicant’s Presentation
1. Richard Lopez
Lopez Law Office
4450 Arapahoe Ave.
80303
Representing the applicant, detailed the changed character of the
neighborhood. Also outlined the structural assessment and condition
of the building.
2. Brad Evans
3396 Vista de Medera
Lincoln, CA 95648
Discussed the family history and the condition of the property.
Public Comment
1. Lynn Segal
538 Dewey Ave.
80302
Discussed 311 Mapleton Avenue. Voiced unhappiness regarding
demolition in general.
2. Brent Evans
515 Alpine Ave.
80302
Family member/owner. Detailed the complexities of repairing and
rehabilitating the house from an engineering standpoint.
Motion [01:40.26 audio minutes]
On a motion by F. Sheets, seconded by W. Jellick, the Landmarks Board voted (3-1, R. Pelusio
dissenting) to adopt the staff memorandum dated June 2, 2021, as findings of the board and issue a stay-
of-demolition for the building located at 515 Alpine 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.
R. Pelusio’s dissenting vote was based on the noted limited alternatives available to demolishing the
building.
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOR NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS [01:50.10 audio minutes]
1. Lynn Segal
538 Dewey Ave.
80302
Voiced unhappiness regarding demolition in general, and her inability
to find contractors to work on her property.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS resumed [01:54.28 audio minutes] under the procedures prescribed by chapter 1-3,
“Quasi-Judicial Hearing,” B.R.C. 1981
B. [01:55.40 audio minutes] Public hearing and consideration of a Landmark Alteration Certificate
application to construct a 338 sq ft accessory building, in-ground pool, retaining wall and fence at 933
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 (HIS2021-00094). Owner: Julian Farrior /
Applicant: Lisa Egger
Ex Parte Contacts
J. Decker: Reviewed at LDRC
W. Jellick: Recused from the hearing
F. Sheets: None
R. Pelusio: None
Staff Presentation
M. Gerwing presented the case to the board, recommending that the board conditionally approve the
application.
Applicant’s Presentation
1. Julian Farrior
933 Mapleton Ave.
80304
Stated desire to be good stewards of the house and neighborhood.
Noted openness for a creative solution.
2. Lisa Egger
2455 10th St.
80304
Noted the details of the plans, in particular the minimal hardscaping.
Outlined the balance between privacy, visibility and safety needs of
fence.
Public Comment
1. Lynn Segal
538 Dewey Ave.
80302
Voiced approval.
Motion [02:39.10 audio minutes]
On a motion by R. Pelusio, seconded by F. Sheets, the Landmarks Board voted (3-0, W. Jellick recused),
to adopt the staff memorandum dated June 2, 2021, as findings of the board and conditionally approve a
Landmark Alteration Certificate to construct a 338 sq. ft. accessory building, a 16 x 38 ft in-ground
swimming pool and a fence at 933 Mapleton Ave. as shown on plans dated May 5, 2021, 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 generally consistent with the General Design Guidelines and the Mapleton Hill Historic
District Design Guidelines.
Conditions of Approval:
1. The applicant shall be responsible for completing the work in compliance with the approved
plans, 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 Mapleton Hill Historic District Design
Guidelines and the intent of this approval:
a. Revised plans to preserve historic stone retaining wall along the alley and locate the fence
behind the retaining wall;
b. Review of fence to ensure combined height of fence and wall does not exceed 6’ in height
from the alley;
c. Effort should be made to preserve tree if its condition and species warrants it;
d. Details on surrounding deck materials, colors and pool lighting;
e. Details on accessory building windows, doors, roofing, hardscaping and final paint colors.
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C. [02:41.20 audio minutes] Public hearing and consideration of a Landmark Alteration Certificate
application for the on-site relocation of a contributing accessory building at 406 Pearl St. a non-
contributing property in the West Pearl Historic District, pursuant to Section 9-11-18 of the Boulder
Revised Code 1981 (HIS2021-00117). Owner: Andrew and Diana Fordyce / Applicant: Samuel
Austin
Ex Parte Contacts
J. Decker: None
W. Jellick: None
F. Sheets: Site visit
R. Pelusio: None
Staff Presentation
J. Hewat presented the case to the board, recommending that the board conditionally approve the
application.
Applicant’s Presentation
1. Andrew Fordyce
Nyhavn Number 12
Copenhagen, Denmark
Spoke about the desire to preserve the black walnut tree; also noted
future hopes for an ADU use for the rehabilitated barn.
2. Samuel Austin
597 Blackhawk Rd.
80303
Described the 6ft. separation between buildings created by the
relocation; noted desire to match and preserve historic materials as
much as possible.
Public Comment
1. Lynn Segal
538 Dewey Ave.
80302
Spoke positively about the preservation of the tree and rehabilitation
of the barn and mural.
2. Gwen Dooley
730 Spruce St.
80302
Wrote to the Landmarks Board to request recent decisions about the
property be set aside due to Covid-19 emergency procedures
changing notification requirements. Noted the same concerns on
current application. Responded negatively to the proposal.
Motion [04:19.28 audio minutes]
On a motion by R. Pelusio, seconded by W. Jellick, the Landmarks Board voted (4-0), to adopt the staff
memorandum dated June 2, 2021, as findings of the board and conditionally approve a Landmark
Alteration Certificate application to relocate and rehabilitate the pre-1900 historic barn as shown on plans
dated May 7, 2021, finding that the proposal generally meets the Standards for Issuance of a Landmark
Alteration Certificate in Chapter 9-11-18, B.R.C. 1981.
Conditions of Approval:
1. The applicant shall be responsible for completing the work in compliance with the approved
plans, 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, the West Pearl
Historic District Design Guidelines and the intent of this approval:
a.Revise the proposal to not rotate, and preserve the historic orientation of, the pre-1900
barn unless it is determined that the tree located immediately to the east of the barn is
a Notable Tree and worthy of preservation by the City of Boulder’s Forestry Program;
b. Raise the historic barn only to the minimum required floodplain height, regrade up to
the new foundation, and explore any other steps that will minimize the real and
perceived increase in height of the building;
c.Provide details of windows, doors, trim, siding, roofing, material colors/finishes and
hardscaping to relocated and rehabilitated barn.
7.MATTERS [04:20.50 audio minutes]
•F. Sheets gave an update on the Boulder-Dushanbe Teahouse (1770 13th St.) regarding maintenance
issues.
•W. Jellick requested board opinion on the revisions to the pool guidelines.
•Board agreed to cancel or reschedule the July Landmarks Board meeting, to be determined by staff.
•Board agreed to a virtual retreat, suggested for mid-July in lieu of a Landmarks Board meeting.
•W. Jellick requested board suggestions to proceed with a paint guidelines palette.
8.DEBRIEF MEETING/CALENDAR CHECK
9.ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
Approved on _______________, 2021
Respectfully submitted,
______________________________________________, Chairperson
August 4