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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.02.22 LB MinutesCITY OF BOULDER LANDMARKS BOARD MEETING ACTION MINUTES Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Virtual meeting The following are the action minutes of the February 2, 2022 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. You may access the archive online at bouldercolorado.gov/records-archive. BOARD MEMBERS: Abby Daniels, Vice Chair - present John Decker, Chair - present William Jellick - present Fran Sheets - present Ronnie Pelusio - present Jorge Boone, Planning Board representative without a vote - absent STAFF MEMBERS: Lucas Markley, Attorney, City Attorney’s Office - present James Hewat, Principal Historic Preservation Planner - present Clare Brandt, Interim Historic Preservation Planner – present Faith Hamman, Historic Preservation Intern – present Jean Gatza, 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 [00:05.00 audio minutes] On a motion by J. Decker, seconded by F. Sheets, the Landmarks Board (5-0) amended the minutes from the January 5, 2022 Landmarks Board meeting to show Fran Sheets as present at the meeting; and to note that the board discussed the restoration of 311 Mapleton Ave. and 1902 Walnut St. On a motion by J. Decker, seconded by R. Pelusio, the Landmarks Board (5-0) approved the minutes as amended from the January 5, 2022 Landmarks Board meeting. 3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOR NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS [00:06.30 audio minutes] The following members of the public spoke: 1. Patrick O’Rourke 2. Lynn Segal 3. Kathryn Barth 4. DISCUSSION OF LANDMARK ALTERATION AND DEMOLITION APPLICATIONS ISSUED AND PENDING [00:16.14 audio minutes] Statistical Report for January. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS under the procedures prescribed by chapter 1-3, “Quasi-Judicial Hearings,” B.R.C. 1981: A. [00:19.15 audio minutes] Public hearing and consideration of a Landmark Alteration Certificate application to construct a 624 sq. ft. accessory building and a 108 sq. ft. addition to an existing accessory building at 845 Pine St. in the Mapleton Hill Historic District, pursuant to Section 9-11-18 of the Boulder Revised Code 1981 (HIS2021-00317). Owner: Hae Hyong Park / Applicant: Renee Golobic, Eleven28, LLC. Ex Parte Contacts J. Decker: None A. Daniels: None W. Jellick: None F. Sheets: None R. Pelusio: None Staff Presentation Clare Brandt presented the application to the board, recommending the Landmarks Board conditionally approve the application. Applicant’s Presentation Renee Golobic and Kristin Lewis presented the application to the board and answered questions from the board. Public Comment The following members of the public spoke regarding the application: 1. Kathryn Barth 2. Lynn Segal Motion [02:19.00 audio minutes] The applicant withdrew the proposal to construct a 108 sq. ft. addition to the historically contributing accessory building from the larger request prior to the Landmarks Board offering a motion. On a motion by W. Jellick, seconded by R. Pelusio, the Landmarks Board voted (5-0) to conditionally approve a Landmark Alteration Certificate application to construct a two-car garage at 845 Pine St. in the Mapleton Hill Historic District, as shown on plans dated November 28, 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 provided the stated conditions are met. 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 the following, which shall be subject to final review and approval by the Landmarks Design Review Committee (LDRC) to ensure that the final design of the garage and addition is consistent with the General Design Guidelines, the Mapleton Hill Historic District Design Guidelines and the intent of this approval: a) Revised drawings showing: i. reduction in gravel parking areas, in particular eliminate parking west of proposed new garage. ii. trees to be removed. iii. the historic location of retaining walls based on historic documents, showing which retaining walls will be reconstructed and which are new; using berms rather than retaining walls, if feasible. iv. non-divided light windows at proposed new garage to simplify the building. v. details for exterior doors, windows (including placement, style, and type), lighting, paint and roofing color, composition of new retaining walls. vi. reduction in size of the garage to be about 450 sq ft. ---BREAK--- a. [02:28.15 audio minutes] Public hearing and consideration of a Landmark Alteration Certificate application to modify exterior including adding a front porch, flat roofs, and parapet front and rear at 705 Mapleton Ave. in the Mapleton Hill 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 Hearings,” B.R.C. 1981 (HIS2021-00123). Owner: Graham Carlson / Applicant: Rachel Lee Ex Parte Contacts J. Decker: None A. Daniels: None W. Jellick: None F. Sheets: None R. Pelusio: None Staff Presentation J. Hewat presented the case to the board, recommending the Landmarks Board conditionally approve the application. Applicant’s Presentation Rachel Lee, Mosaic Architecture presented the application to the board and answered questions. Public Comment The following members of the public spoke regarding the application: 1. Lynn Segal 2. Marlin and Dawn Nielson Motion [03:44.30 audio minutes] A motion was made by R. Pelusio, seconded by J. Decker, to adopt the staff memorandum dated February 2, 2022, as findings of the board conditionally approving a Landmark Alteration Certificate to construct 222 sq. ft. in additions, including a new front porch and front and rear parapet at 705 Mapleton Ave. in the Mapleton Hill Historic District, as shown on plans and 3D models presented to the Landmarks Board, 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 provided the stated conditions are met. W. Jellick requested an amendment to clarify that the motion is based upon revised plans presented as 3D models during the February 2, 2022 Landmarks Board meeting. On an amended motion by R. Pelusio, seconded by W. Jellick, the Landmarks Board voted (5-0) to adopt the staff memorandum dated February 2, 2022, as findings of the board and conditionally approve a Landmark Alteration Certificate to construct 222 sq. ft. in additions, including a new front porch and front and rear parapet at 705 Mapleton Ave. in the Mapleton Hill Historic District, as shown on plans and illustrated in the applicant presentation shown during the February 2, 2022 Landmarks Board meeting, 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 provided the stated conditions are met. 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 the following, which shall be subject to final review and approval by the Landmarks Design Review Committee (LDRC) to ensure that the final design is consistent with the General Design Guidelines, the Mapleton Hill Historic District Design Guidelines and the intent of this approval: a. Revised drawings: i. Overall simplification and cohesion to design approach. ii. Retain the west wall offset of the front (south) portion of the house to create a corner as it connects back to middle portion. iii. Unify detailing to limit the stone foundation to no higher than existing stone foundation. iv. Consider revising front porch to all wood construction with vertical wood railing. v. Unify use of lintel materials at windows. vi. Inset window frames at least 3” from face of brick. vii. Eliminate the use of steel siding to narrow wood clapboard. viii. Resolve the use of wood shingle at the rear. ix. Consider eliminating projecting upper-level walls and cantilever bays of rear addition. x. Revise window proportions consistent with those of the front and middle portions of the house. xi. Consider use of narrow clapboard siding in lieu of wood shingle. xii. Consider alternatives to paint on masonry. b. Details for exterior doors, windows (including placement, style, and type), siding, roofing, lighting, paint, hardscaping, etc. 6. MATTERS [04:04.55 audio minutes] • Board discussed timing of the designation hearing for the application to amend the designation boundary of 1236 Canyon Blvd. (The Glen Huntington Boulder Bandshell) On a motion by J. Decker, seconded by W. Jellick, the Landmarks Board (3-1, A. Daniels dissenting; R. Pelusio absent due to technical issues) postponed the designation hearing for the boundary of 1236 Canyon Blvd. (Bandshell) from the March 2, 2022 Landmarks Board meeting to the April 6, 2022 Landmarks Board meeting. A.Daniels’ dissenting vote was due to F. Sheets’ term expiring on March 31, 2022 and requested that the public hearing occurs before then. •W. Jellick requested board members review paint color materials. •J. Decker reviewed community outreach opportunities with Historic Boulder, Inc. •J. Hewat gave overview of City Council designation of 1300 Canyon Blvd. (Atrium Building), the proposed name and boundary change. 7.DEBRIEF MEETING/CALENDAR CHECK •Next regular Landmarks Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 2, 2022 8.ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 11:03 p.m. Approved on _______________, 2022 Respectfully submitted, ______________________________________________, Chairperson March 2