HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.04.22 LB MinutesCITY OF BOULDER
LANDMARKS BOARD MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
Virtual meeting
The following are the action minutes of the May 4, 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, Chair - present
John Decker, Vice Chair - present
Chelsea Castellano - present
William Jellick - present
Ronnie Pelusio - present
Laura Kaplan, 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 A. Daniels declared a quorum at 6:10 p.m. and the following business
was conducted.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES [00:04.55 audio minutes]
C. Castellano requested amending the minutes from the April 6, 2022 Landmarks Board meeting to the
following:
C. Castellano’s dissenting opinion was based upon her opinion 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.
On a motion by W. Jellick, seconded by J. Decker, the Landmarks Board (5-0) approved the minutes as
amended from the April 6, 2022 Landmarks Board meeting.
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOR NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS [00:06.40 audio minutes]
None
4. DISCUSSION OF LANDMARK ALTERATION AND DEMOLITION APPLICATIONS ISSUED
AND PENDING [00:06.45 audio minutes]
Statistical Report for April.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS under the procedures prescribed by chapter 1-3, “Quasi-Judicial Hearings,” B.R.C.
1981:
A. [00:13.15 audio minutes] Public hearing and consideration of a Landmark Alteration Certificate application
to construct a 6'10" brick wall at 841 Spruce St., 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. (HIS2021-00339). Owner: Richard Emerson /
Applicant: Guy Stevenson, Stevenson Designs.
Ex Parte Contacts
C. Castellano: None
A. Daniels: LDRC review
J. Decker: LDRC review
W. Jellick: LDRC review
R. Pelusio: None
-- J. Decker was excused from the meeting due to a family emergency --
Staff Presentation
J. Hewat presented the case to the board, recommending the Landmarks Board conditionally approve the
application.
Applicant’s Presentation
Guy Stevenson, Stevenson Designs presented the application to the board.
Public Comment
The following members of the public spoke regarding the application:
1. Lynn Segal
The following members of the public wrote to the landmarks board regarding the application:
1. Bev Potter
Motion [02:20.00 audio minutes]
On a motion by W. Jellick, seconded by C. Castellano, the Landmarks Board voted (3-1, Daniels
dissenting, Decker absent) to adopt the staff memorandum dated May 4, 2022, as findings of the board and
conditionally approve a Landmark Alteration Certificate to construct a wall at the east property line of 841
Spruce St. a contributing property in the Mapleton Hill Historic District, as shown on plans dated April 1st
2022, 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.Drawings showing revised design to construct a brick wall up to 6ft in height, with some areas
lower, offsets and consideration of gate(s) to provide relief, including other types of vertical
articulation to break up mass - details of which to be reviewed by LDRC;
b. Southern edge of wall to start at southern edge of bay on house;
c.Final architectural plans that include footing system, width of masonry, brick/mortar-type, etc.
A.Daniels’ dissenting vote was due to a concern that a six-foot masonry wall would set a precedent of solid
rather than open fences for the district and is incompatible with the General Design Guidelines.
-- J. Decker returned to the meeting --
6.MATTERS [02:30.00 audio minutes]
•J. Hewat announced his retirement at the end of June.
•B. Jellick proposed a retreat at the end of May. Poll to find dates will be circulated.
•Preservation Month Awards Ceremony scheduled for Monday, May 9 at 6:30pm; Landmarks Board
members volunteered to honor individual landmarks designated 2019 through 2022.
•Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. lecture on Wednesday, May 18; details to come.
•National Alliance of Preservation Commissions FORUM 2022 conference to be held July 13-17, 2022 in
Cincinnati. B. Jellick, J. Decker, and A. Daniels expressed interest in attending.
•A. Daniels volunteered to represent the board at the City Council public hearing for the expansion of the
designation boundary of 1236 Canyon Blvd. to include all of Block 13, scheduled for Tuesday, June 21,
2022.
•Board discussed the need for a clear process for reviewing, changing, and documenting whether a
building is considered contributing versus non-contributing. B. Jellick and A. Daniels volunteered to
create a framework to propose to the board.
•Board discussed progress on creating a paint color palette.
7.DEBRIEF MEETING/CALENDAR CHECK
•Next regular Landmarks Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 1, 2022
8.ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:37 p.m.
Approved on _______________, 2022
Respectfully submitted,
______________________________________________, Chairperson
June 1