04.06.22 LB MinutesCITY OF BOULDER
LANDMARKS BOARD MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
Virtual meeting
The following are the action minutes of the April 6, 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:
Chelsea Castellano - present
Abby Daniels, Vice Chair - present
John Decker, Chair - present
William Jellick - 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, Historic Preservation Planner – present
Faith Hamman, Historic Preservation Intern – present
Brenda Ritenour, Community Engagement Senior Manager and Moderator - present
Holly Opansky, Moderator - present
1. CALL TO ORDER [00:00.00 audio minutes]
The roll having been called, Chair J. Decker declared a quorum at 6:06 p.m. and the following business was
conducted.
Chelsea Castellano swore to support the Constitution of the United States of America and of the State
of Colorado and the Charter and ordinances of the City of Boulder, and faithfully perform the duties
of the office of a member of the Landmarks Board.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES [00:25.00 audio minutes]
On a motion by J. Decker, seconded by W. Jellick, the Landmarks Board (4-0, Castellano not present for the
meeting) approved the minutes from the March 2, 2022 Landmarks Board meeting.
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOR NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS [00:27.00 audio minutes]
The following members of the public spoke:
1. Kathryn Barth
4. DISCUSSION OF LANDMARK ALTERATION AND DEMOLITION APPLICATIONS ISSUED
AND PENDING [00:30.00 audio minutes]
Statistical Report for March.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS under the procedures prescribed by chapter 1-3, “Quasi-Judicial Hearings,” B.R.C.
1981:
A. [00:33.45 audio minutes] Public hearing and consideration of an application to amend the designation
boundary of 1236 Canyon Blvd., an individual landmark to include all of Block 13, pursuant to Section 9-11-
5, B.R.C. 1981 and under the procedures prescribed by chapter 1-3, “Quasi-Judicial Hearings,” B.R.C. 1981.
(HIS2021-00263). Owner: City of Boulder / Applicant: City of Boulder Landmarks Board.
Ex Parte Contacts
C. Castellano: None
A. Daniels: None
J. Decker: None
W. Jellick: None
R. Pelusio: None
Staff Presentation
Clare Brandt and James Hewat presented the application to the board, recommending the Landmarks Board
do not forward the application to City Council at this time.
Applicant’s Presentation
Kathryn Barth
Public Comment
The following members of the public spoke regarding the application:
1. Leonard Segel
2. Patrick O’Rourke
3. Lynn Segal
4. Karl Anuta
The following members of the public wrote to the Landmarks Board regarding the application:
1. Karl Anuta
2. Joe Stepanek
3. Kathryn Barth
4. Mary Cooper Ellis
5. Leonard Segel
6. Jane Greenfield
7. Lara Ramsey
8. Caroline Holmes Stepanek
9. Susan Osborne
Motion [02:30.00 audio minutes]
On a motion by W. Jellick, seconded by A. Daniels, the Landmarks Board voted (4-1) to recommend the
City Council amend Ordinance 5751 expand the designation boundary of 1236 Canyon Blvd., to include all
of Block 13 as a local historic landmark finding that, at this time, it meets the standards for individual
landmark designation in Sections 9-11-1 and 9-11-2 B.R.C. 1981.
C. Castellano’s dissenting opinion was that the Landmarks Board should support the request from the Parks
& Recreation Advisory Board and staff to delay landmarking at this time in order to allow for a more
intentional and collaborative approach to decisions made about this area.
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B. [02:37.40 audio minutes] Public hearing and consideration of a Landmark Alteration Certificate application
to construct a rear, two-story addition at 936 Mapleton Ave., a contributing property 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. (HIS2021-00313). Owner: Marybeth
Emerson / Applicant: Elizabeth Smith, Fanas Architecture.
Ex Parte Contacts
C. Castellano: None
A. Daniels: Seen at LDRC
J. Decker: None
W. Jellick: Seen at LDRC
R. Pelusio: None
Staff Presentation
J. Hewat presented the case to the board, recommending the Landmarks Board conditionally approve the
application.
Applicant’s Presentation
Elizabeth Smith, Fanas Architecture presented the application to the board.
Public Comment
The following members of the public spoke regarding the application:
1. Kathryn Barth
2. Lynn Segal
3. William Bishop
The following members of the public wrote to the landmarks board regarding the application:
1. Bill LeBlanc
2. Stacy and Godard Abel
Motion [04:28.40 audio minutes]
On a motion by R. Pelusio, seconded by W. Jellick, the Landmarks Board voted (5-0) to adopt the staff
memorandum dated April 6, 2022, as findings of the board and conditionally approve a Landmark Alteration
Certificate to construct a rear, one- and one-half story 1,501 sq. ft. addition to the main house at 936
Mapleton Ave., a contributing property in the Mapleton Hill Historic District, as shown on plans dated
December 3, 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 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. A meaningful reduction in the perceived and real mass, scale, and height of the addition
to ensure that it is subordinate to the historic house. This will likely require reducing its
footprint and revising the two-story volume to a one and one-half story addition that is
more roof dominated to better reflect the character of the historic house;
ii. Revised dormers to better reflect the forms of those on the historic house;
iii. Restoration of the east (side) screened-in porch to its pre-1964 appearance and
configuration based upon the c.1949 tax assessor photograph;
iv. Simplification of the fenestration of the addition to better reference pattern and
proportions on the historic house; elimination of the large banks of “nano doors” at rear
and groupings of windows;
v. Minimize the extent to which regrading is necessary and limit the amount of mature
vegetation that will be lost on the property;
b. Final architectural plans that include details including details for exterior doors, windows
(including placement, style, and type), lighting, paint and roofing color, composition of walls,
columns, and brick dimensions, etc.
C. [04:35.00 audio minutes] Public hearing and consideration of a Landmark Alteration Certificate application
to install front railings at 745 Highland 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 and under the
procedures prescribed by chapter 1-3, “Quasi-Judicial Hearings,” B.R.C. 1981. (HIS2022-00041). Owner:
Carrie and Neville Vere-Nicholl / Applicant: Jeff Borchardt, Jazz Architecture.
Ex Parte Contacts
C. Castellano: None
J. Decker: Seen at LDRC
A. Daniels: None
W. Jellick: 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
Jeff Borchardt, Jazz Architecture presented the application to the board.
Public Comment
The following members of the public spoke regarding the application:
1. Kathryn Barth
2.Neville Vere Nicoll
The following members of the public wrote to the landmarks board regarding the application:
1.Michael Cameron
3. Romano Peg
4. Lucy Judson and Craig Yager
5. Nancy Busenhart
Motion [05:07.40 audio minutes]
On a motion by R. Pelusio, seconded by W. Jellick, the Landmarks Board voted (5-0) to approve a
Landmark Alteration Certificate to construct front porch railings at 745 Highland Ave., an individual
landmark and contributing property in the Mapleton Hill Historic District, as shown on plans dated
September 22, 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.
6.MATTERS [05:09.20 audio minutes]
•A. Daniels nominated to be Chair. Put forth by J. Decker and seconded by W. Jellick and approved 5-0.
•J. Decker nominated to be Vice Chair. Put forth by W. Jellick and seconded by R. Pelusio and approved
5-0
•J. Hewat gave an update on Preservation month and recognizing landmarked properties at an event on
May 9 at the Community House, Chautauqua, pending City permission to gather.
•J. Hewat proposed a Board Retreat be scheduled for late May or early June.
•Paint discussion postponed.
7.DEBRIEF MEETING/CALENDAR CHECK
•Next regular Landmarks Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 4, 2022
8.ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 11:42 p.m.
Approved on _______________, 2022
Respectfully submitted,
______________________________________________, Chairperson
May 4