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September 6, 2023
Landmarks Board
Meeting
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Agenda
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1.Call to Order - 6:00 pm
2.Oath of Office for New Landmarks Board Member Renee Golobic – est. 6:10 pm
3.Approval of minutes from the July 12, 2023, meeting – est. 6:15 pm
4.Public Participation for Non-Public Hearing Items – est. 6:20 pm
5.Discussion of Landmark Alteration, Demolition Applications issued and pending – est. 6:25 pm
•1741 Walnut St. –Stay of Demolition expires Nov. XX, 2023
6.Public Hearings under the procedures prescribed by chapter 1-3, “Quasi-Judicial Hearings,” B.R.C. 1981:
A.604 Mapleton – Application to Designate – est. 6:30 pm
B.910 Spruce St. – LAC – est. 7:00 pm
7.Matters from the Landmarks Board, Planning Department, and City Attorney
•Civic Area Update – est. 7:45 pm
•LDRC Adjustments Update – est. 8:00 pm
8.Debrief Meeting / Calendar Check
9.Adjournment – est. 8:45 pm
*Estimated start times subject to change
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Public Participation
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1741 Walnut St.
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March 1 - LB Hearing,
LB representatives - John &
Abby
April 4 - Meeting #1 (virtual)
April 18 - Meeting #2 (on-site)
May 3 – LB voted to hold
hearing prior to stay of
demolition expiration
June – Tolling Agreement
signed to extend stay
July – Tolling Agreement
extended
Stay of demolition expires in
November
Agenda
Item 6A
Public hearing and consideration of an application
to designate the building and property at 604
Mapleton Ave. as a local Historic Landmark,
pursuant to Section 9-11-5 of the Boulder Revised
Code, 1981 and under the procedures prescribed
by chapter 1-3, “Quasi-Judicial Hearings,” B.R.C.
1981. (HIS2023-00128).
Owner/Applicant: Judith Reid and Richard Collins
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1.All speaking are sworn in
2.Board members note any ex parte contacts
3.Staff presentation; Board may ask questions of staff
4.Applicant presentation; Board may ask questions of applicant
5.Public hearing opened for public comment; the Board may ask questions
6.Applicant response
7.Public hearing closed; Board discussion
8.A motion requires an affirmative vote of at least 3 members to pass. Motions
must state findings, conclusions, and recommendation
9.A record of the hearing is available
Quasi-Judicial Hearing Process
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Criteria for Review
The Landmarks Board “shall determine whether designation
conforms with the purposes and standards in Sections 9-11-1,
Legislative Intent, and 9-11-2, City Council May Designate
Landmarks and Historic Districts.”
Section 9-11-5(c), B.R.C. 1981
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Landmarks Board Options
•Recommend Designation to City Council
•City Council will hold a public hearing within 100 days
•Disapprove Request for Designation
•Subject to a 45-day call up period
•Owners may file a notice of appeal within 21 days of the Landmarks
Board Decision
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Application Process
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1982
The Mapleton
Historic District
was designated by
ordinance 4702.
The house at 604
Mapleton Ave. was
identified as a
contributing
feature of the
district.
June 23, 2023
Staff accepted an
application to
designate the
house as an
individual local
landmark. A
hearing must be
scheduled between
60 and 120 days of
an accepted
application
(between Aug. 22
and Oct. 21, 2023).
Sept. 6, 2023
Landmarks Board
hearing
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Location Map
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Location of 604 Mapleton Ave. in the
Mapleton Hill Historic District.
Property Description
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Staff Analysis
9-11-5(c) B.R.C. 1981
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Historic
Significance
Date of Construction
1913
Elaboration: The house was constructed for Frank and Asenath
Eastman and their two children.
01
Association with Persons or Events
Associated with the Eastman Family; Andrew and Josephine
Zangara; the Benson Family; René and Charlotte Wolf; and Richard
Collins and Judith Reid, families prominent in Boulder community
and business activities.
02
Distinction in Development of the Community
Mapleton Hill Historic District
Elaboration: The area represents Boulder’s growth. Frank Eastman,
for whom the house was constructed, was a wealthy professional. The
house is distinct within the district for its style and size spanning
multiple lots.
03
Recognition by Authorities
Identified as a contributing resource in the Mapleton Hill Historic
District (1982); Front Range Research Associates (1986); featured in
“Historic Homes of Boulder County: Eastman House” (1979).
04
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Frank and Asenath Eastman in 1921.
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Andrew Zangara
Ross Benson senior and junior with others after a hunting trip.
Dr. Charlotte Wolf Judith Reid (center) and Richard Collins (right) with family
Recognized Period or Style
Tudor Revival
Elaboration: From History Colorado: “The most dominant features
of the Tudor Revival style are the false or ornamental half-timbering,
which covers the upper story, and the steeply pitched roof. Exterior
texturing, through the use of brick, stone, or stucco, together with
the half-timbering and asymmetrical massing, gives a Tudor Revival
style building a picturesque composition.”
01
Architect or Builder of Prominence
Arthur E. Saunders
Elaboration: The house was likely designed by Arthur E. Saunders
(1860-1930), who additionally designed 410 Highland Ave. and the
Howe Mortuary at 1045 Spruce St. (both within the Mapleton Hill
Historic District), the Mercantile Bank at 1201 Pearl St., and multiple
other buildings.
02
Artistic Merit
Masonry
Elaboration: The masonry detailing, such as the brick lintels with
stone detailing at the corners show exceptional skill.
03
Indigenous Qualities
Likely utilized local stone and brick.
04 Example of the Uncommon
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Narrow brick porte cochere (carriage porch), carriage steps, and
attached one-story hipped-roof garage.
Elaboration: The automobile arrived in Boulder around 1904. The
inclusion of these original features in 1913 (and no carriage house on
the property) demonstrates the changes in architecture due to the
increasing popularity of the automobile.
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Architectural
Significance
Real Estate Appraisal Card
photograph, c.1929.
Historic Building Inventory
Record photograph, 1986.
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Architectural
Significance
Site Characteristics
The orientation of the house on the corner lot allows for the façade to
face Mapleton Avenue, and allow the cars (or carriage) to enter from
either Mapleton Avenue or 6th Street, and draw up to the side of the
house and access the attached garage. Additionally, the mature street
trees are all character-defining features of the house within the
context of the Mapleton Hill Historic District.
01
Compatibility with Site
Consistent with similarly grand houses in the district, the
house spans multiple lots on the corner and is set back from
the street.
02
Geographic Importance
The house is centrally located within the Mapleton Hill Historic
District.
03
Environmental Appropriateness
None observed.04
Area Integrity
The property is located in the Mapleton Hill Historic District.
Elaboration: The house contributes to the architectural variety and
character of the Mapleton Hill Historic District.
05
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Environmental
Significance
The Landmarks Board recommends to the City Council that it
designate the property at 604 Mapleton Ave. as a local historic
landmark, to be known as the Eastman-Reid-Collins House, finding
that it meets the standards for individual landmark designation in
Sections 9-11-1 and 9-11-2, B.R.C. 1981, and adopt the staff
memorandum dated September 6, 2023, as the findings of the
board.
Recommended Motion
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Proposed Name & Plaque Language
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Eastman-Reid-Collins House
1913
Frank and Asenath Eastman constructed this house with features
specific to the newly popular automobile. Richard Collins and Judith
Reid purchased it in 1975. Collins spent a legal career fighting for
Native American Rights; Reid for women’s rights and civic equity.
Designated a City of Boulder Landmark in 2023
Proposed Boundary
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The Landmarks Board finds, based upon the application and evidence presented,
that the proposed designation application is consistent with the purposes and
standards of the Historic Preservation Ordinance, in that:
1.The designation of the property at 604 Mapleton Ave. will protect, enhance,
and perpetuate a property reminiscent of a past era of history and preserve an
important example of Boulder’s historic architecture.
2.The proposed designation will maintain an appropriate setting and
environment for the building, and enhance property values, stabilize the
neighborhood, promote tourist trade and interest, and foster knowledge of
the city’s living heritage.
Proposed Findings
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Process
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Staff Presentation
Applicant Presentation
Public Participation
Applicant Response
Board Deliberation
**approx. 20 minutes scheduled for board
deliberation**
Does this property meet the standards for individual
landmark designation?
If yes, recommend approval
If no, recommend denial
Board Deliberation
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604 Mapleton Ave.
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The Landmarks Board recommends to the City Council that it
designate the property at 604 Mapleton Ave. as a local historic
landmark, to be known as the Eastman-Reid-Collins House, finding
that it meets the standards for individual landmark designation in
Sections 9-11-1 and 9-11-2, B.R.C. 1981, and adopt the staff
memorandum dated September 6, 2023, as the findings of the
board.
Recommended Motion
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Next Steps
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City Council first
reading (consent
agenda)
City Council second
reading (public
hearing); before
December 15, 2023
Building designated;
City provides plaque
Agenda
Item 6B
Public hearing and consideration of a Landmark
Alteration Certificate application to replace
metal roof with asphalt shingle at 910 Spruce
St. 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. (HIS2023-00139).
Owner: Marc Shull
Applicant: Guy Stevenson
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1.All speaking are sworn in
2.Board members note any ex parte contacts
3.Staff presentation; Board may ask questions of staff
4.Applicant presentation; Board may ask questions of applicant
5.Public hearing opened for public comment; the Board may ask questions
6.Applicant response
7.Public hearing closed; Board discussion
8.A motion requires an affirmative vote of at least 3 members to pass. Motions
must state findings, conclusions, and recommendation
9.A record of the hearing is available
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Quasi-Judicial Hearing Process
Criteria for Review
The proposed work:
1.Preserves, enhances, or restores and does not damage exterior
architectural features of the property;
2.Does not adversely affect the historic, architectural value of the
property;
3.Architecture, arrangement, texture, color, arrangement of color, and
materials are compatible with the character of the property;
4.The Landmarks Board considers the economic feasibility of
alternatives, incorporation of energy-efficient design, and enhanced
access for the disabled.
Section 9-11-18 (b) & (c) Standards for Landmark Alteration Certificate Applications:
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Landmarks Board Options
Approve
Subject to 16-day City Council Call-Up Period
Deny
Subject to 30-day City Council Call-Up Period
Provide applicant opportunity to withdraw application
Application withdrawn; case closed.
June 28, 2023
LDRC referred application to the
Landmarks Board
Sept. 6, 2023
Landmarks Board hearing
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Application Process
Location Map
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North elevation from Spruce Street.
Property Description & History
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1890 and 1895 Sanborn Fire Insurance maps
identified 910 Spruce (Lot 8) as a one-story frame
dwelling with a shingle roof and a rear one-story
sleeping porch with a slate or tin roof.
c.1882-1891.
Property Description & History
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1895 Sanborn Fire Insurance map 1900 Sanborn Fire Insurance map
Property Description & History
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The Real Estate Appraisal Card identifies the roof as
pressed iron in both the 1929 (blue) and 1949 (red)
assessments.
c.1929-1949.
Property Description & History
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c.1960-1971.
1994.
1929.
2012.
c.1882-1891.
Metal Roofs in the Historic District
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2029 5th St.
1002 Spruce St.
Scope of Work
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Staff Analysis
9-11-18 (b) & (c), B.R.C. 1981
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Staff Analysis
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Mapleton Hill Historic District Guidelines & General Design Guidelines
H. Roofing Materials & 3.1 Roofs, Skylights and Solar Panels:
•Although historical accuracy in roofing material is not required, it will generally be
more appropriate to reserve the type and unit scale of original roofing. In some
circumstances, the roofing material is an important architectural feature which
should be preserved. For example, shingled roofs should remain shingled, tile roofs
should remain tiled, etc.
General Design Guidelines
3.1 Roofs, Skylights and Solar Panels:
•The roof is one of the primary character-defining features of a historic building, and
the repetition of similar roof types creates part of the visual consistency that defines
a historic area.
Sec. of Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties
5. Distinctive materials, features, finishes and construction techniques or examples of
craftsmanship that characterize a property will be preserved
6. Where the severity of deterioration requires repair or limited replacement of a
distinctive feature, the new material will match the old in composition, design, color and
texture.
Staff Analysis
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STANDARDS FOR LANDMARK ALTERATION CERTIFICATES, 9-11-18(b), B.R.C., 1981
1. Does the proposed application preserve, enhance, or restore, and not damage or destroy the exterior
architectural features of the landmark or the subject property within a historic district?
Staff considers that the change in
material from a metal roof to asphalt
shingle roofing will destroy the
exterior architectural features of the
contributing building. The metal roof
has been a character-defining feature
of the house for more than 123 years.
Staff Analysis
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STANDARDS FOR LANDMARK ALTERATION CERTIFICATES, 9-11-18(b), B.R.C., 1981
2. Does the proposed application adversely affect the special character or special historic, architectural, or
aesthetic interest or value of the landmark property?
Staff finds that the proposed replacement
of the metal roof with an asphalt shingle
roof would be detrimental to the
character of the historic district as the
metal roof is one of only three remaining
metals roofs installed during the period of
significance for the district.
Staff Analysis
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STANDARDS FOR LANDMARK ALTERATION CERTIFICATES, 9-11-18(b), B.R.C., 1981
3. Is the architectural style, arrangement, texture, color, arrangement of color, and materials used on existing and
proposed structures compatible with the character of the landmark property?
Staff considers that the architectural style, texture,
color and materials of an asphalt roof is not
compatible with the character of the property,
which is defined by the architectural style, texture,
color and materials of the metal roof. Although the
original roof was wood shingle (pre-1895), the roof
pitch was modified when the roof was replaced
with metal sometime between 1895 and 1900,
changing the architectural character of the house.
Staff Analysis
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STANDARDS FOR LANDMARK ALTERATION CERTIFICATES, 9-11-18(c), B.R.C., 1981
(c) In determining whether to approve a Landmark Alteration Certificate, the Landmarks Board shall consider the
economic feasibility of alternatives, incorporation of energy-efficient design and enhanced access for the disabled.
•~$39,700 for metal roof vs. ~$16,400 for asphalt shingle roof
•Metal roofs are typically more economical over time due to their expected longevity
•Metal roof would be eligible for State Historic Preservation Tax Credits of 25% of qualifying
costs ~$9,925.
•With Tax Credits, the reroofing cost would be approx. $29,775 for a standing seam metal roof vs.
$16,400 for an asphalt shingle roof.
Staff Analysis Summary
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In this case, staff considers the removal of the existing standing seam
metal roof and replacement of the roof material with asphalt shingle
inappropriate due to the following factors:
•The metal roofing material is an important architectural feature which
should be rehabilitated if possible, and replaced in kind if repair proves
infeasible.
•The metal roof is the primary character-defining feature of the building.
The metal roof was installed before 1900, within the period of
significance for the district when the roof form was modified.
•The prominent visual impact created by this unusual roof type defines
the property and has shown to be a rare feature within the historic
district.
I move that the Landmarks Board adopt the staff memorandum dated
September 6, 2023 as the findings of the board and deny a Landmark
Alteration Certificate to replace the metal roof with asphalt shingle at 910
Spruce St. in the Mapleton Hill Historic District, finding that the proposal
does not meet the Standards for Issuance of a Landmark Alteration
Certificate in Chapter 9-11-18, B.R.C. 1981 and is generally inconsistent
with the General Design Guidelines and the Mapleton Hill Historic District
Guidelines.
Recommended Motion
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Staff recommends the Landmarks Board adopt the following findings:
The Landmarks Board finds that the proposal does not meet the standards for issuance of a Landmark
Alteration Certificate set forth in Section 9-11-18, “Standards for Landmark Alteration Certificate
Applications,” B.R.C. 1981. In reaching this conclusion, the Board considers the information in the staff
memorandum dated September 6, 2023, and the evidence provided to the Board at its September 6,
2023 meeting. Specifically, the Board finds that:
•It has not been demonstrated that the roof is damaged beyond repair;
•Replacement of the metal roof with an asphalt shingle roof will damage the historic character
and the exterior architectural features of the landmark property;
•The metal roof was installed before 1900, within the period of significance for the district, when
the roof form was modified, and is a character-defining feature of the building. As such, it is an
important architectural feature which should be preserved and therefore, replacement with
different roofing material is inappropriate;
•The proposed work will adversely affect the special character or special historic, architectural,
and value of the landmark property, as it is generally inconsistent with the Mapleton Hill Design
Guidelines and will not comply with Sections 2.6 of the General Design Guidelines and Section 9-
11-18(b)(3) of the Boulder Revised Code 1981.
Proposed Findings
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Process
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Staff Presentation
Applicant Presentation
Public Participation
Applicant Response
Board Deliberation
**approx. 30 minutes scheduled for board deliberation**
Does the replacement of the metal roof with asphalt shingle meet
the standards for issuance of a Landmark Alteration Certificate?
If yes, approve the application. Conditions may be discussed
and added to the approval if needed.
If no, deny the application
Board Deliberation
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910 Spruce St.
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Applicant Presentation
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I move that the Landmarks Board adopt the staff memorandum dated
September 6, 2023 as the findings of the board and deny a Landmark
Alteration Certificate to replace the metal roof with asphalt shingle at 910
Spruce St. in the Mapleton Hill Historic District, finding that the proposal
does not meet the Standards for Issuance of a Landmark Alteration
Certificate in Chapter 9-11-18, B.R.C. 1981 and is generally inconsistent
with the General Design Guidelines and the Mapleton Hill Historic District
Guidelines.
Recommended Motion
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Matters
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•Reminder to complete hrQ survey
•Retreat mid-October
•Over lunch?
•Poll for dates
•Update on Civic Area Historic District
•Proposed LDRC adjustments
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Helen Webb and the Webb house , 1607 6th Street, [1909-1926]
City of BoulderLDRC Brainstorm
September 6, 2023
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City of BoulderPurpose
In June 2023, Landmarks Board member Chelsea Castellano
emailed staff and board members requesting to explore
restructuring Landmarks Board meetings and the LDRC process.
At the July 2023 meeting, the Landmarks Board discussed the
idea under Matters and generally expressed support for exploring
changes to the LDRC.
The following slides are intended to be a starting point to discuss
potential changes to the LDRC to improve the process and make
the Landmarks Board 5-year volunteer commitment sustainable.
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City of BoulderBackground
•Historic Preservation program established in 1974
•Review 350-400 LAC, Demolition, Tax Credit and Designation
applications annually
•History of Staffing
•1974-1990s: one part-time planner
•1990s-2013: one full-time, one part-time
•2013-present: two full time planners
•1994 and 1999 demolition code: revision to allow staff to review
post-1940 buildings
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City of BoulderCurrent Code Requirements
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Code Requirement Effect
LAC and demo approvals expire after 180 days (LACs can be extended
for additional 180 days)
•LDRC must review these cases again which adds to the case
load, spending more time reviewing cases
•Staff reviewed demos: staff spends time on a case they already
approved
•Creates uncertainty for the applicant
Staff or LDRC must review completed applications within 14-days •Short time period: LDRCs must be held even if it’s only one case
•Automatic approval after 14 days
2 LB members and 1 staff member must review all applications except
for the few applications that can be reviewed by just staff
•Significant volunteer time commitment
City of BoulderCurrent State
•Weekly meetings on Wednesday mornings 9am-12:30pm
•Estimated staff time spent per LDRC case: 4 hours
•Compared to approx. 30 minutes for staff review cases, 30 hours for
Landmarks Board cases
•Significant volunteer time
•64 cases this year so far
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City of BoulderCurrent State - Statistics
•Jan-Aug: 8 LDRC meetings were cancelled (2 were on days of
LB meetings)
•An additional 3 meetings had only one case
•Jan-Aug 2022: 7 meetings were cancelled
•Jan-December 2022: 14 total cancelled (1/4 of the total possible LDRC meetings)
•66% of LDRC cases required only one LDRC review
•Items such as storm windows, signage, hardscaping, fences, partial
demos, siding, and solar panels
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City of BoulderLDRC at Its Best Is…
•Collaborative
•Transparent
•Clear criteria-based with consistent decisions
•A good use of everyone’s time
•When applicants are prepared and know what to expect
•Opportunity to connect with the owners/applicants
•Improved outcomes
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What to we want to make sure to maintain?
City of BoulderThese ideas are a combination of staff and board members brainstorming efforts
1.LDRC meetings every other week
2.LDRC meetings on Fridays
3.Demolition approvals expire after 1 (or 2) year(s)
4.Staff level review of more items
5.LDRC for staff referrals only
6.More than 14 days to review applications
7.Staff refer straight to LB, skip LDRC
8.LDRC rotation reflects LB members availability
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City of BoulderIdea #1: Hold LDRC Meetings Every Other Week
If we hold LDRC meetings every other week, then…
•The case load would be condensed
•Could lead to longer meetings
•Example: June 2023 would have had 5 cases per meeting
•Volunteer Board Members would have 2 Wednesday mornings per month to potentially be scheduled for (instead of 4)
•We could ensure there are no LDRC meetings on days of LB meetings
•Decreased time commitment on that Wednesday for LB members
•Staff would not have 2 long meetings in 1 day to prepare for
•Applicants may have to wait longer for a decision
•If a board member must cancel last minute, agenda would stack up and potentially create a backlog that lasts weeks
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City of BoulderIdea #2: Schedule LDRC Meetings on Fridays
If LDRC meetings are scheduled on Fridays, instead of Wednesdays, then…
•Volunteer Board Members may have more flexibility in their work schedule, making it easier for them to volunteer their time
•More community members and applicants might be able to attend b/c they may have more flexibility in their work schedules
•However, others may have more difficulty attending due to travel
•Staff often flex time on Fridays to compensate for night meetings; other deadlines (notably LB deadlines) occur on Fridays
•Sending out approvals and notes to the applicants may not happen until the following Monday, applicants have to wait longer
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City of BoulderIdea #3: Extend Demolition Approvals to 1 or 2 Years
If we extend the demolition permit approvals from 180 days to 1
or 2 years, then…
•LDRC would not have to review cases that were previously and
recently reviewed
•So far this year, that would have taken 2 demo cases off the case load
•Applicants would have more time to complete the demolition
work, and have more predictability in the outcome of a case
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City of BoulderIdea #4: Make a Revision to the Code to Allow Staff Level Review of More Items
Allow staff level review of the following items:
1.All fences
2.All signs
3.Installation of storm windows
4.Mechanical units with public visibility
5.Replacement of hardscaping
6.Solar panels
7.Previously approved LACs (if the application has not changed)
8.Removal of clearly documented non-contributing features
9.Reconfiguration of non-historic storefronts (windows and doors)
10. All landscaping
11.Patio railings in Downtown HD
Staff can make referrals to the LDRC when applicable
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City of BoulderIf more items are allowed to be reviewed at the staff level, then…
•There will be a decrease in the number of cases that go to the
LDRC; therefore,
•Decreased need for weekly meetings
•Decreased amount of time staff and board members spend on LDRC
meetings
•This would have taken at least 27 cases off the case load this year
•Relevant applicants may get their decisions faster
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Idea #4: Make a Revision to the Code to Allow Staff Level Review of More Items (continued)
City of BoulderIdea #5: Change LDRC to staff referred applications only
If the LDRC becomes staff referred applications only, then…
•There will be a decrease in the number of cases that go to the LDRC; therefore,
•Decreased need for weekly meetings
•Decreased amount of time staff and board members spend on LDRC meetings
•Most applications would be reviewed by staff only
•Applicants may get a decision faster
•Staff may be viewed as “gatekeepers” that could be swayed
•LDRC could be viewed as punishment for the applicants that couldn’t get staff review, rather than a collaborative session
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City of BoulderIdea #6: Make a Revision to the Code to Provide More Than 14 Days to Review
If the program is allowed to take more than 14 days to review a
proposal, then…
•The LDRC schedule could be more flexible
•Applicants may have to wait longer for a decision
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City of BoulderIdea #7: If staff plans to vote to send a case to the LB, they should send it straight to the LB and skip LDRC
If staff refers case directly to the Landmarks Board, then…
•The case load for that LDRC meeting would decrease, therefore decreasing the amount of time staff and volunteer Board Members spend in that meeting
•The application process may be faster for the applicant, they wouldn’t have to wait to have an LDRC meeting first
•Staff would not have to prepare a full presentation for a case that is going to be called up anyway
•Applicants can benefit from LDRC meetings and hearing feedback from Board members, more collaborative environment
•Applicants would miss out on this opportunity
•Applicants may not understand why they are being referred to the Board without the LDRC discussion
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City of BoulderIdea #8: Modify LDRC rotation to reflect the availability of each Board Member
If the LDRC rotation is reflective of the availability of each Board
Member, then…
•Some board members would take on more volunteer work than
others
•This could lead to an inequitable volunteer commitment
•Repeat applicants may only get to hear from certain board
members
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City of BoulderThese ideas are a combination of staff and board members brainstorming efforts
1.LDRC meetings every other week
2.LDRC meetings on Fridays
3.Demolition approvals expire after 1 (or 2) year(s)
4.Staff level review of more items
5.LDRC for staff referrals only
6.More than 14 days to review applications
7.Staff refer straight to LB, skip LDRC
8.LDRC rotation reflects LB members availability
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City of BoulderStaff’s Take
•Staff looks forward to a discussion with the Board. At the time of the creation of this slide deck, staff is interested in exploring these ideas further:
•Staff level review of more items
•Staff refer straight to LB, skip LDRC
•More than 14 days to review applications
•LDRC meetings every other week
•Demolition approvals expire after 1 (or 2) year(s)
•LDRC rotation reflects LB members availability
•Staff prefers not to consider these ideas further:
•LDRC meetings on Fridays•LDRC for staff referrals only
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City of BoulderQuestions
1.Are there other ideas that are not included?
2.Does the Landmarks Board support making changes to the
LDRC?
3.What are the top 3 changes the board would recommend
pursuing?
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City of BoulderNext Steps
•Discuss potential changes at fall retreat
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