09.07.22 LB MinutesCITY OF BOULDER
LANDMARKS BOARD MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
Virtual meeting
The following are the action minutes of the September 7, 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 at 303-441-3043. You may also listen to the recording on-line at
www.boulderhistoricpreservation.net.
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 - present
STAFF MEMBERS:
Lucas Markley, Attorney, City Attorney’s Office - present
Kristofer Johnson, Comprehensive Planning Manager - present
Marcy Gerwing, Principal Historic Preservation Planner - absent
Clare Brandt, Historic Preservation Planner – present
Aubrey Noble, Historic Preservation Specialist / Landmarks Board Secretary – present
Faith Hamman, Historic Preservation Intern – present
Brenda Ritenour, Community Engagement Senior Manager and Moderator - present
1. CALL TO ORDER [00:00:00 audio minutes]
The roll having been called, Chair A. Daniels declared a quorum at 6:02 p.m. and the following
business was conducted.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES [00:08:19 audio minutes]
On a motion by W. Jellick, seconded by J. Decker, the Landmarks Board approved (5-0) the minutes
from the August 3, 2022 Landmarks Board meetings.
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOR NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS [00:09:13 audio minutes]
The following members of the public spoke:
1. Lynn Segal
2. David Larocca
3. Kathryn Barth
• DISCUSSION OF LANDMARK ALTERATION AND DEMOLITION APPLICATIONS ISSUED AND
PENDING [00:20:37 audio minutes]
- Statistical Report for August.
- 568 14th St. (Stay expires Oct. 30, 2022)
o On a motion by W. Jellick seconded by R. Pelusio, the Landmarks Board voted (5-0) to
schedule a hearing to consider adopting a resolution to initiate the process for landmark
designation pursuant to Section 9-11-3 of the Boulder Revised Code, 1981 or alternatively
issue a demolition permit pursuant to Section 9-11-23 B.R.C, 1981 for 568 14th St. to be held
on October 12, 2022.
- 1804 Mapleton Ave. (Stay expires Dec. 5, 2022)
o On a motion by R. Pelusio seconded by J. Decker, the Landmarks Board voted (5-0) to
schedule a hearing to consider adopting a resolution to initiate the process for landmark
designation pursuant to Section 9-11-3 of the Boulder Revised Code, 1981 or alternatively
issue a demolition permit pursuant to Section 9-11-23 B.R.C, 1981 for 1804 Mapleton Ave.to
be held on November 2, 2022.
• PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. [01:17:03 audio minutes] Public hearing and consideration of a motion to adopt a resolution to
initiate the process for landmark designation pursuant to Section 9-11-3 of the Boulder Revised
Code for 3122 8th St. (HIS2021-00323). Owner: Joshua and Tiffany Gwyther / Applicant: City of
Boulder Landmarks Board
Staff Presentation
C. Brandt presented the case to the board, noting that the application to demolish the house (HIS2021-00323)
had been withdrawn by the owners and recommending the Landmarks Board not initiate designation.
Applicant’s Presentation
Emily Stack, Daedalus Studio Architecture represented the owners and answered questions.
Public Comment
No members of the public spoke regarding the application / The following members of the public wrote to the
landmarks board regarding the application:
1. Kathryn Barth
Motion [01:43:37 audio minutes]
• The motion by C. Castellano, to “move that the board adopt the staff memorandum dated September 7,
2022, as the findings of the board and not initiate the process of landmark designation finding that it does
not meet the criteria for such initiation pursuant to section 9-11-3 initiation of designation for individual
landmarks and historic districts of the boulder revised code 1981 and in balance is not consistent with the
goals and policies of section 2.27 of the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan,” was revised by the full board
and seconded R. Pelusio. The Landmarks Board voted (5-0) “to move that the board adopt the staff
memorandum dated September 7, 2022, as the findings of the board and not initiate the process for
landmark designation as the property is not currently under threat of demolition”.
• MATTERS [01:50:27 audio minutes]
• Chair and Vice Chair orientation scheduled for Oct. 1
• National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Past Forward Conference is Nov. 1 through 4 (virtual)
• Board Initiatives Summary
• A. Daniels suggested special project topics should be ranked by importance by the board to keep
the conversation going; W. Jellick noted the city may need more staff in historic preservation to get
the goals on this list accomplished and suggests categorizing which items can be completed by staff
and which items can be completed by the board and/or community groups.
• Interest was expressed in prioritizing creation of a Civic Area Historic District and updating the
demolition Code.
• R. Pelusio asks if the board can tour the water treatment facility as well as any other public facility
we manage, as has been done in the past.
• DEBRIEF MEETING/CALENDAR CHECK
• Next regular Landmarks Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 12, 2022
• ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Approved on October 12, 2022
Respectfully submitted,
______________________________________________, Chairperson