12.07.22 LB Minutes1
CITY OF BOULDER
LANDMARKS BOARD MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
Virtual meeting
The following are the action minutes of the December 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 Senior Manager - present
Marcy Gerwing, Principal Historic Preservation Planner - present
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 [0:00.000 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 [0:00.000 audio minutes]
On a motion by A. Daniels, seconded by W. Jellick, the Landmarks Board approved (5-0) the
minutes from the October 12, 2022 Landmarks Board meetings.
3.PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOR NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS [0:00.000 audio minutes]
The following members of the public spoke:
1. Lynn Segal
2. Kathryn Barth
•DISCUSSION OF LANDMARK ALTERATION AND DEMOLITION APPLICATIONS
ISSUED AND PENDING [00:00.000 audio minutes]
•Statistical Report for November
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•PUBLIC HEARINGS under the procedures prescribed by chapter 1-3, “Quasi-Judicial Hearings,”
B.R.C. 1981:
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A.Public hearing and consideration of a Landmark Alteration Certificate application to construct a
new 769 sq. ft. detached accessory structure at 845 14th St. (HIS2022-00240) a contributing
property in the University Place Historic District, pursuant to Section 9-11-18 of the Boulder
Revised Code 1981. Owner: Marks Victoria Trust / Applicant: Kyle Callahan, Wheeler-Callahan
Studio Architecture
Ex Parte Contacts
C. Castellano:None
A. Daniels:None
J. Decker:None
W. Jellick:None
R. Pelusio:None
Staff Presentation
C. Brandt presented the application to the board, recommending denial.
Applicant’s Presentation
Joel Marks
Public Comment
No members of the public spoke regarding the application.
Motion [0:00:00.000 audio minutes]
The applicant withdrew their request prior to a motion by the board.
B.Public hearing and consideration of a Landmark Alteration Certificate application to add new
storefront window openings, exterior patios, awnings, and paint at 1346 Pearl St. (HIS2022-
00228) a non-contributing property in the Downtown Historic District, pursuant to Section 9-11-
18 of the Boulder Revised Code 1981. Owner: Reynolds Yew Tree LLC, represented by Jeffery
Wingert / Applicant: Michael Koch, Koch Covotsos Architecture
Ex Parte Contacts
C. Castellano:None
A. Daniels:None
J. Decker:None
W. Jellick:None
R. Pelusio:None
Staff Presentation
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C. Brandt presented the application to the board, recommending approval.
Applicant’s Presentation
Jeff Wingert, Reynolds Yew Tree LLC and Michael Koch, Koch Covotsos Architecture
Public Comment
The following members of the public spoke regarding the application:
1. Lynn Segal
2.Tom Winter
Motion [0:00:00.000 audio minutes]
On a motion by R. Pelusio, seconded by W. Jellick, the Landmarks Board voted (5-0) to adopt the
staff memorandum dated December 7, 2022, as the findings of the board and conditionally approve a
Landmark Alteration Certificate to add new storefront window openings, exterior patios, awnings and
paint at 1346 Pearl St. (HIS2022-00228), a non-contributing property in the Downtown Historic
District, as shown on plans dated November 2, 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 and the Downtown Urban 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 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 Downtown Urban Design Guidelines, and the
intent of this approval:
a) Final architectural plans that include:
i.Consider adding interest to chamfered corner and break up monolithic surfacesii.Modify kickplate on east and north elevationsiii.Demonstrate location of signage and consider adding sign bandsiv.Consider articulating parapet cap or cornicev.Revise height and length of awnings to better relate to pedestrian scale and adjacent
buildingsvi.Revise white paint color on corner to be more subduedvii.Revise dark groutviii.Add window and door opening trimix.Add score line to break up facadesx.Consider exposing and articulating headersxi.Provide details for all exterior materials including doors, windows, and lighting.
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C.Public hearing and consideration of an application to demolish a portion of the street-facing wall
at 550 13th St. (HIS2022-00245) a non-landmarked building over 50 years old, pursuant to
Section 9-11-23 of the Boulder Revised Code, 1981. Owner: Jenifer and Aaron Kennedy /
Applicant: Tom Gallagher, Semple Brown Design
Ex Parte Contacts
C. Castellano:None
A. Daniels:None
J. Decker:None
W. Jellick:None
R. Pelusio:None
Staff Presentation
C. Brandt presented the application to the board, recommending issuing a stay-of-demolition.
Applicant’s Presentation
Aaron and Jenifer Kennedy, owners/Tom Gallagher, Semple Brown Design
Public Comment
The following members of the public spoke regarding the application:
1.Tom Winter
2.Chally Wiener
3.Aileen Winter
4. Lynn Segal
The following members of the public wrote to the landmarks board regarding the application:
1. Historic Boulder, Inc.
2.Chally Wiener
3.Linda Miller
4.Jenifer Kennedy
Motion [0:00:00.000 audio minutes]
On a motion by R. Pelusio, seconded by C. Castellano, the Landmarks Board voted (5-0) to approve
the demolition application for removal of a portion of the street-facing wall as shown on application
materials dated November 9, 2022, finding that the building may have significance under the criteria
set forth in section 9-11-23(f), B.R.C. 1981, but scope of work would not be detrimental to the
potential historic character of the building.
•MATTERS [0:00:00.000 audio minutes]
o Farewell and good luck to Faith
o 2023 Saving Places (Colorado Preservation Inc) Conference Feb 8-10 (in-person and
online)
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o Board letters to Council not requested this year
•DEBRIEF MEETING/CALENDAR CHECK
•Next regular Landmarks Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 4, 2023
•ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 12:54 a.m.
Approved on _______________, 2023
Respectfully submitted,
______________________________________________, Chairperson
January 4