12.06.23 LB MinutesCITY OF BOULDER
LANDMARKS BOARD MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Virtual meeting
The following are the action minutes of the December 6, 2023 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 online.
BOARD MEMBERS:
Abby Daniels, Chair - present virtually
John Decker, Vice Chair - present
Chelsea Castellano - absent
Renee Golobic - present
Ronnie Pelusio - present
Mark McIntyre, Planning Board Liaison/Landmarks Board Rep. 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 Program Coordinator - present
Olivia Simard, Historic Preservation Intern - present virtually
Lauren Kennedy, Permits Coordinator – absent
Amanda Cusworth, Internal Operations and Board Support Manager – present virtually
1. CALL TO ORDER
The roll having been called, J. Decker declared a quorum at 6:20 p.m. and the following business was
conducted.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by J. Decker, seconded by R. Golobic the Landmarks Board approved (4-0, Castellano
absent) the minutes from the November 1, 2023 Landmarks Board meeting.
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOR NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS [01:04.00 audio minutes]
The following members of the public spoke:
1. Lynn Segal
4. DISCUSSION OF LANDMARK ALTERATION AND DEMOLITION APPLICATIONS
ISSUED AND PENDING [08:13.00 audio minutes]
• 1015 Juniper Ave – Stay of Demolition expires March 25, 2024 – Update
5. PUBLIC HEARING [11:06.00 audio minutes]
A. [11:14.00 audio minutes] Public hearing and consideration of a Landmark Alteration Certificate
application to construct a perimeter wall and fence and other hardscaping at 946 Spruce St.
(HIS2023-00193) a contributing house 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.
Ex Parte Contacts A. Daniels: None
J. Decker: None
R. Golobic: None R. Pelusio: None
Staff Presentation
C. Brandt presented the application to the board, recommending the Landmarks Board approve
the application.
Applicant’s Presentation
Luke Sanzone, representing Marpa Landscape Architecture and Construction, presented to the
board.
Public Comment
The following members of the public spoke:
1. Lynn Segal
Motion [1:24:00.00 audio minutes]
On a motion by R. Pelusio seconded by R. Golobic the Landmarks Board voted (4-0, Castellano
absent) to adopt the staff memorandum dated December 6, 2023, as the findings of the board and
approve a Landmark Alteration Certificate to construct a perimeter wall and fence and other
hardscaping at 946 Spruce St., a contributing house in the Mapleton Hill Historic District, as shown
on plans dated Nov. 14, 2023, 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 Mapleton Hill Historic District 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 staff to ensure that the final design of the addition is consistent with the
General Design Guidelines and the intent of this approval:
Revised architectural plans showing:
a) Lower fence on the west property line to match the height of the Spruce Street fence as
proposed to the point where it aligns with the primary elevation of the existing building
facing Spruce Street.
6. MATTERS [01:26:00.00 audio minutes]
• The January 2024 meeting is rescheduled from January 3 to January 10
• LDRC scheduling for 2024: board members should send availability to Aubrey Noble
• Joint Study Session with PRAB on Monday, January 18, at 6pm: in person and virtual
o Discussed the Downtown Boulder Civic Area History StoryMap
• Recap of Historic Boulder, Inc. Holiday House Tour
7. DEBRIEF MEETING/CALENDAR CHECK
• Next regular Landmarks Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 10, 2024
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
Approved on January 10, 2024.
Respectfully submitted,
______________________________________________, Chairperson