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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.06.24 LB Packet If you need Spanish interpretation or other language-related assistance for this meeting, please call 303-441-1905 at least three business days prior to the meeting. Si usted necesita interpretación o cualquier otra ayuda con relación al idioma para esta junta, por favor comuníquese al 303-441-1905 por lo menos 3 días laborales antes de la junta. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of minutes from the February 7, 2024 meeting 3. Public Participation for Non-Public Hearing Items 4. Discussion of Landmark Alteration, Demolition Applications issued and pending • 2111 Arapahoe Ave., stay expires March 7, 2024 • 1015 Juniper Ave., stay expires March 25, 2024 • 2260 Baseline Rd., stay expires June 1, 2024 5. Public Hearings under the procedures prescribed by chapter 1-3, “Quasi-Judicial Hearings,” B.R.C. 1981. A. Public hearing and consideration of a Landmark Alteration Certificate application to construct a new ~1,500 sq. ft. accessory building at 1590 Hillside Rd. (HIS2024-00002), a contributing property in the Hillside 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. Owner: Kerstin Lieff / Applicant: Kim Cattau, Slope Architecture B. 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, 1981 or alternatively issue a demolition approval pursuant to Section 9-11-23 B.R.C, 1981 for 1015 Juniper Ave. (HIS2023-00180). Owner: Lillie Family Revocable Trust / Applicant: City of Boulder Landmarks Board. 6. Matters from the Landmarks Board, Planning Department, and City Attorney 7. Debrief Meeting / Calendar Check 8. Adjournment VIDEO CONFERENCE INFORMATION This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. All interested persons may: • Speak under public comment or observe the public hearing via: o Video conference. The conference link will be available 24 hours before the meeting on our website: www.boulderhistoricpreservation.net or via email historic@bouldercolorado.gov. o Call in to the public hearing video conference via telephone:  Call 346-248-7799  Meeting ID: 834 7313 9363  Passcode: None • Submit written comments at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing to historic@bouldercolorado.gov. Please note that we currently can NOT accept mail. Only email will be received at this time. • Please note that City of Boulder staff is unable to provide individual technical assistance or one-on-one communication once a meeting has started as this distracts from their ability to facilitate the live session. LANDMARKS BOARD MEETING DATE: Wednesday, March 6, 2024 TIME: 6:00 p.m. PLACE: Virtual For more information, contact Aubrey Noble at noblea@bouldercolorado.gov, historic@bouldercolorado.gov, or (303) 441-3209. PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURES Board members who will be present are: Abby Daniels, Chair John Decker, Vice Chair Chelsea Castellano Ronnie Pelusio Renee Golobic Mark McIntyre (ex officio Planning Board liaison without a vote) The Landmarks Board is constituted under the Landmarks Preservation Ordinance (Ordinance No. 4721; Title 9, Chapter 11, Boulder Revised Code, 1981) to designate landmarks and historic districts; review and approve applications for Landmark Alteration Certificates on such buildings or in such districts; review demolition applications for non-designated buildings over 50 years old; and recognize buildings as Structures of Merit. Public hearing items will be conducted in the following manner: 1. Board members will explain all ex-parte* contacts they may have had regarding the item, if the hearing is quasi-judicial. 2. Those who wish to address the issue (including the applicant, staff members and public) are sworn in, if the hearing is quasi-judicial. 3. A historic preservation staff person will present a recommendation to the board. 4. Board members will ask any questions to historic preservation staff. 5. The applicant will have a maximum of 10 minutes to make a presentation or comments to the board. Electronic presentations should be emailed to the Board Secretary at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. 6. The public hearing provides any member of the public three minutes within which to make comments. (1) At the chair’s discretion, members of the public may pool their time provided all members of the pool are present. Only one member of the pool may speak on behalf of the pool. Maximum pooled time allowed is as follows: 2 people = 5 minutes; 3 people = 7 minutes; 4 people = 9 minutes; 5 or more people = 10 minutes. (2) Members of the public may, at the chair’s discretion, use PowerPoint, images, or handouts as part of their presentation. Electronic presentations should be emailed to the Board Secretary at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. Time limits (above) apply. 7. After the public hearing is closed, there is discussion by board members, during which the chair of the meeting may permit board questions to and answers from the staff, the applicant, or the public. 8. Board members will vote on the matter; an affirmative vote of at least three members of the board is required for approval. * Ex-parte contacts are communications regarding the item under consideration that a board member may have had with someone prior to the meeting. All City of Boulder board meetings are digitally recorded and are available from the Central Records office at (303) 441-3043. A full audio transcript of the Landmarks Board meeting becomes available on the city of Boulder website approximately ten days after a meeting. Action minutes are also prepared by a staff person and are available approximately one month after a meeting. Note that the Landmarks Board adopted the following QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION RULE on April 23, 2020. The Landmarks Board (“Board”) may hold quasi-judicial hearings at a meeting through electronic participation, subject to the procedures set forth in this Rule. To the extent practical, the Board will use its standard meeting procedures, as modified by this Rule. To the extent that this Rule conflicts with the procedural rules of the Board, this Rule is intended to prevail. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION RULE GENERAL PROCEDURES A. Applicant’s Written Request. An applicant may request to have its application for a hearing conducted via electronic participation by completing a written request form provided by the city. The applicant will acknowledge that holding a quasi- judicial hearing by electronic participation presents certain legal risks and involves an area of legal uncertainty, and the applicant will acknowledge that moving forward with a quasi-judicial hearing by electronic participation will be at its own risk. B. City Manager to Determine Suitability of Conducting Quasi-Judicial Hearing by Electronic Participation. These procedures create no right in any party to a quasi-judicial matter to a hearing conducted by electronic participation. Upon receipt of a written request, the city manager will determine whether the city has the capability to hold the particular type of hearing by electronic participation, what available form of electronic participation is most appropriate for the type of hearing and set a date(s) for the hearing(s). C. Hearings Open to the Public and Subject to Adequate Technology. Hearings will be open to the public and provide the ability for interested members of the public to join the hearing electronically. The method chosen by the city manager will ensure the public can view or listen to the hearing in real time and interested parties may speak at designated times during the hearing. If at any point the city manager or board chair determines it is not possible or prudent to hold the hearing by electronic participation, whether due to technical issues or an inability to do so while meeting constitutional due process requirements, the hearing will be continued or vacated, and the matter will be held in abeyance until any technical problems can be resolved or in-person meetings have resumed. D. Notice Requirements. In addition to the requirements of the Boulder Revised Code, the city will include additional notice about how the hearing will be conducted and how the public can access, observe, and participate in the hearing. The additional notice is intended to reasonably inform interested persons that such hearing will instead be held by electronic participation; provided, however, this additional notice will not be deemed jurisdictional. E. Technological Accommodations. The city will make reasonable efforts to accommodate interested parties who lack necessary computer equipment or the ability to access such equipment by providing call-in or telephonic access to the meeting. Interested parties will be encouraged to submit written comments in advance of the hearing, which comments will be made a part of the hearing record. F. Hearing Procedures. Hearings are for conducting the business of the City of Boulder. Activities that disrupt, delay or otherwise interfere with the meeting are prohibited. At the onset of the hearing, the board chair will describe the hearing procedures, including how testimony and public comment will be received. The department that supports the Board will moderate the electronic meeting. To the extent practical, any person that wants to attend the meeting will be added to the meeting and will be muted. Any person that wants to testify should inform the moderator. The moderator will unmute such person during the public hearing to testify for three minutes. 1. Any documentary evidence will be provided to the designated secretary of the Board via email at least 48 hours prior to the beginning of the meeting. Documentary evidence includes, without limitation, materials related to specific applications and other documents to be shown electronically during the hearing. 2. Any person testifying, including the applicant, shall be sworn in individually. 3. The applicant will be allowed to speak to its application for 10 minutes. City staff will be allowed to speak to its recommendations for 10 minutes. The applicant or staff may request additional time from the board chair for more complicated applications. Persons wishing to testify will be allowed up to three minutes to speak. For electronic hearings, every person will need to testify for themselves. No pooling of time will be allowed. 4. The time for speaking or asking questions is limited to facilitate the purpose of the hearing. No person shall speak except when recognized by the person presiding and no person shall speak for longer than the time allotted. Each person shall register to speak at the meeting using that person’s real name. Any person believed to be using a pseudonym will not be permitted to speak. 5. No video participation will be permitted except for city officials, employees and invited speakers. All others will participate by voice only. 6. The person presiding at the meeting shall enforce these rules by muting anyone who violates any rule. 7. Board members, staff, and applicants shall not use chat features of electronic meeting software except for the purpose of asking the board chair procedural questions or to request to be recognized by the board chair to speak. 8. Applicants will be provided the opportunity to speak for up to three minutes prior to the close of the public hearing. 9. In order to accurately record board member votes, the board chair will call for a roll call vote on any motions made during the hearing or taking final action. G. Record. The secretary of the Board will ensure that all equipment used for the hearing is adequate and functional for allowing clear communication among the participants and for creating a record of the hearing as required by law; provided, however, the secretary will not be responsible for resolving any technical difficulties incurred by any person participating in the hearing. CITY OF BOULDER LANDMARKS BOARD MEETING ACTION MINUTES Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Virtual meeting The following are the action minutes of the February 7, 2024 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 John Decker, Vice Chair - present Chelsea Castellano - present Renee Golobic - present Ronnie Pelusio - present virtually Mark McIntyre, Planning Board Liaison/Landmarks Board Rep. without a vote - present STAFF MEMBERS: Brad Mueller, Director of Planning & Development Services - present Chris Reynolds, Deputy City 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 - present virtually 1.CALL TO ORDER 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 On a motion by A. Daniels, seconded by J. Decker the Landmarks Board approved (4-0) the minutes from the January 10, 2024 Landmarks Board meeting. 3.PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOR NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS [04:55.00 audio minutes] The following members of the public spoke: 1. Aaron Cook 2. Patrick O’Rourke 3. Lynn Segal 4.Nicole Delmage 4.DISCUSSION OF LANDMARK ALTERATION AND DEMOLITION APPLICATIONS ISSUED AND PENDING [13:24.00 audio minutes] •2111 Arapahoe Ave – Stay of Demolition expires March 7, 2024DRAFT The Landmarks Board did not take action. The board did not support holding a designation hearing for the property and decided to take no action, with the intention of letting the stay-of- demolition expire on March 7, 2024. •1015 Juniper Ave – Stay of Demolition expires March 25, 2024 On a motion by J. Decker, second by R. Golobic, 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 1015 Juniper Ave. •2260 Baseline Rd – Stay of Demolition expires June 1, 2024 Update provided. 5.PUBLIC HEARING [49:38.00 audio minutes] A.[49:44.00 audio minutes] Public hearing and consideration of an application to designate the property at 2120 Bluebell 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. (HIS2023-00235). Ex Parte Contacts A. Daniels:None J. Decker:None C. Castellano:None R. Golobic: None R. Pelusio:None Staff Presentation C. Brandt presented the application to the board, recommending the Landmarks Board forward the application to the City Council with a recommendation to designate the property as an individual landmark. Owner’s Presentation Jim Hartman presented to the board. Public Comment The following members of the public spoke: 1.Leonard Segel 2. Lynn Segal Motion [01:09:33.00 audio minutes] On a motion by R. Pelusio seconded by R. Golobic the Landmarks Board voted (5-0) to recommend to the City Council that it designate the property at 2120 Bluebell Ave. as a local historic landmark, to be known as the Frankboner-Hartman-Ely 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 February 7, 2024, as the findings of the board. DRAFT B.[01:11:27.00 audio minutes] Public hearing and consideration of an application to designate a historic district encompassing a portion of the area from 1777 Broadway to 14th Street and between Canyon Boulevard and Arapahoe Avenue, 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. Ex Parte Contacts A. Daniels:Stated she had discussed the timeline of process with some members of the public, but not the substance of the application J. Decker:None C. Castellano:None R. Golobic: None R. Pelusio:None Staff Presentation M. Gerwing presented the application to the board, recommending the Landmarks Board forward the application to the City Council with a recommendation to designate the area, with a recommended boundary as shown in Figure 7, as a local historic district. Applicant’s Presentation Leonard Segel, executive director of Historic Boulder, Inc. presented to the board on behalf of the applicant groups. Public Comment The following members of the public spoke: 1.Fran Sheets, Friends of the Bandshell 2. Kathryn Barth, Friends of the Teahouse 3. Payson Sheets 4.Joe Stepanek, Friends of the Teahouse 5. Patrick O’Rourke, Historic Boulder, Inc. 6. Dan Corson 7. Bob Muckle, Historic Boulder, Inc. 8.Kristen Lewis 9. Deborah Yin 10. Andrew Brandt 11.Stuart C. Lord, NAACP Boulder County 12. Glenda S. Robinson, NAACP Boulder County 13. Lynn Segal The board took a recess from 9:37 p.m. to 9:48 p.m. DRAFT Motion [04:48:02.00 audio minutes] On a motion by R. Golobic seconded by J. Decker the Landmarks Board voted (4-1, Castellano dissenting) to recommend to the City Council that it designate the area encompassing a portion of the area between 1777 Broadway to 14th Street and between Canyon Boulevard and Arapahoe Avenue, as shown in Figure 7, to be known as the Civic Area Historic District, finding that it meets the standards for historic district designation in Sections 9-11-1 and 9-11-2, B.R.C. 1981, and adopt the staff memorandum dated February 7, 2024, as the findings of the board. On a motion by C. Castellano, seconded by R. Pelusio, the Landmarks Board voted (5-0) to recommend to the City Council that it consider naming the district to commemorate those who were displaced during the park’s development and other exclusionary actions and policies by the city, i.e. Water Street Historic District, Boulder Creek Historic District. On a motion by J. Decker, seconded by R. Pelusio, the Landmarks Board voted (5-0) to recommend to the City Council that it consider expanding the boundary to include Block 11 to recognize the historical significance of the displaced residential area and its importance to the site of Boulder’s first Black community. On a motion by R. Pelusio, seconded by R. Golobic, the Landmarks Board voted (5-0) to recommend to the City Council that it consider expanding the boundary to include the southern and western banks of Boulder Creek. On a motion by C. Castellano, seconded by R. Golobic, the Landmarks Board voted (5-0) to recommend to the City Council that it consider expanding the period of significance to a date that includes the residential period (1880). On a motion by R. Pelusio, seconded by A. Daniels, the Landmarks Board voted (5-0) to recommend to the City Council that it consider recognizing Olmsted’s plan as being intact, recognizable, and significant to the historic district. Design Guideline Framework Revisions Discussion: C. Castellano proposed changes to the last sentence in Guiding Principle #4, to read as follows: “The area is significant for its association with Boulder’s municipal, social and political history. As part of Boulder’s Civic Area, this district continues to have a symbolic, geographic, and functional importance and therefore should serve as an inclusive place where all feel welcome. Celebrate the diversity of our community and enrich our collective understanding of different periods of Boulder’s history by developing and installing educational elements that focus on sharing the stories and history of Boulder’s historically excluded communities. Other proposed changes were summarized at 4:10:53. 1. Re-list #4 and #6 back-to-back. 2. Reword #2 to make it clear that it is about life safety. 3. Mention Boulder arts groups/commission in #6 6. MATTERS [05:14:00.00 audio minutes] • 2024 Saving Places Conference Recap: postponed to future meeting DRAFT •2024 LDRC & LB Meeting Calendar Check o March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5, July 3, August 7, September 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4. •Board & Commission Appointments – Council appointments anticipated March 21 o Looking Ahead at Term Expiration 2025 – Ronnie 2026 - Abby 2027 – Chelsea 2028 – John 7.DEBRIEF MEETING/CALENDAR CHECK •Next regular Landmarks Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 6, 2024 8.ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 11:29 p.m. Approved on _______________, 2024. Respectfully submitted, ______________________________________________, Chairperson DRAFT Historic Preservation cases approved, denied or withdrawn Data will be added after the 1st of the month to fully reflect the month’s statistics. Amended: February 16, 2024 Last Planning Board Meeting: February 6, 2024 March 2024 Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri 1 4 5 6 7 8 PB Meeting, 6pm will be held virtually – See webpage for details *PH: Process Simplification Code Changes (L. Houde) *PH: SBC Flood Mitigation Project Spillway Annexation (K. Johnson) *PH: Ord 8624 Adopting Wetlands at CU South (K. Johnson) LDRC Meeting, 8:30am will be held virtually – See webpage for details LB, 6pm Hybrid – See webpage for details CC Meeting, 6pm will be held virtually – See webpage for details *Call Up: 0 Violet Ave Site Review (C. Van Schaack) *Call Up: Chapman Drive Trailhead and Pedestrian Bridge Standard Wetland Permit (E. Stafford) *1st Rdg: Adopting Wetlands at CU South (K. Johnson) *2nd Rdg: Title 9 Code Section Improvements (L. Houde) *PH: 2952 Baseline Rd. Concept Review (C. Van Schaack) *Matters: Review Zoning Strategy and Draft Code Updates for East Boulder Subcommunity Plan Implementation (K. King) 11 12 13 14 15 BOZA Meeting, 4pm will be held virtually – See webpage for details LDRC Meeting, 8:30am will be held virtually – See webpage for details DAB, 4pm will be held virtually – See webpage for details OSBT, 6pm will be held virtually – See webpage for details CC Study Session, 6pm will be held virtually – See webpage for details t 18 19 20 21 22 PB Meeting, 6pm will be held virtually – See webpage for details *PH: 6570 Gunpark Concept Plan Review (S. Moeller) ‘ *PH: 1509 Arapahoe Ave Site Review (A. Blaine) LDRC Meeting, 9:00am will be held virtually – See webpage for details CC Meeting, 6pm will be held virtually – See webpage for details *Call-Up: 1590 Hillside Rd. Landmark Alteration Certificate (C. Brandt) *Call Up: 1105 Spruce St. Landmark Alteration Certificate (C. Brandt) *1st Rdg Proposed Civic Area Historic District – (M. Gerwing) *1st Rdg Energy Conservation Code (J. Hanson) *1st Rdg: Process Simplification Code Changes (L. Houde) *2nd Rdg: Adopting Wetlands at CU South (K. Johnson) *PH: 2nd Rdg & Resolution: SBC Spillway Annexation (K. Johnson) 25 26 27 28 29 NO Meetings (BVSD/Spring Break) LDRC Meeting, 9:00am will be held virtually – See webpage for details NO Meetings (BVSD/Spring Break) Amended: February 16, 2024 Last Planning Board Meeting: February 6, 2024 April 2024 Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri 1 2 3 4 5 PB Meeting, 6pm will be held virtually – See webpage for details *PH: 2206 Pearl St. Site Review (C. Van Schaack) *PH: 4725 Broadway Use Review (A. Blaine) LDRC Meeting, 8:30am will be held virtually – See webpage for details LB, 6pm Hybrid – See webpage for details City Council Retreat No CC Meeting City Council Retreat 8 9 10 11 12 BOZA Meeting, 4pm will be held virtually – See webpage for details LDRC Meeting, 8:30am will be held virtually – See webpage for details DAB, 4pm will be held virtually – See webpage for details OSBT, 6pm will be held virtually – See webpage for details CC Special Meeting, 6pm will be held virtually – See webpage for details *PH: 2nd Rdg Proposed Civic Area Historic District (M. Gerwing) 15 16 17 18 19 PB Meeting, 6pm will be held virtually – See webpage for details LDRC Meeting, 8:30am will be held virtually – See webpage for details CC Meeting, 6pm Hybrid – See webpage for details Call-up: 6750 Gunpark Drive Concept Review (S. Moeller) *PH: 2nd Rdg Energy Conservation Code (J. Hanson) *PH: 2nd Rdg Ord 8622 Process Simplification Code Changes (L. Houde) *PH: 1st Rdg Ord 8625 2120 Bluebell Ave – (C. Brandt) IP: Area III-Planning Reserve Urban Services Study Update: Existing Conditions (S. Horn) BRAD UNAVAILABLE 22 23 24 25 26 PB Meeting, 6pm will be held virtually – See webpage for details (Tentative) Passover LDRC Meeting, 8:30am will be held virtually – See webpage for details Passover CC Study Session, 6pm will be held virtually – See webpage for details *Matters: Boulder Social Streets * 1st Rdg: Ord XXXX Chronic Nuisance 29 30 5th Tuesday, No Meetings Amended: February 16, 2024 Last Planning Board Meeting: February 6, 2024 May 2024 Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri 1 2 3 LDRC Meeting, 8:30am will be held virtually – See webpage for details LB, 6pm will be held virtually – See webpage for details CC Meeting, 6pm Hybrid – See webpage for details *PH: 2nd Rdg Ord 8625 2120 Bluebell Ave – (C. Brandt) 6 7 8 9 10 PB Meeting, 6pm Hybrid – See webpage for details *PH: 3300 Penrose Site & Use Review (S. Moeller) LDRC Meeting, 8:30am will be held virtually – See webpage for details CC Study Session, 6pm will be held virtually – See webpage for details 13 14 15 16 17 BOZA Meeting, 4pm will be held virtually – See webpage for details LDRC Meeting, 8:30am will be held virtually – See webpage for details DAB, 4pm will be held virtually – See webpage for details OSBT, 6pm will be held virtually – See webpage for details CC Meeting, 6pm Hybrid – See webpage for details * 2nd Rdg: Ord XXXX Chronic Nuisance 20 21 22 23 24 PB Meeting, 6pm Hyrbrid – See webpage for details LDRC Meeting, 8:30am will be held virtually – See webpage for details 2nd Passover CC Study Session, 6pm will be held virtually – See webpage for details 27 28 29 30 31 CITY HOLIDAY – Memorial Day PB Meeting, 6pm Hybrid – See webpage for details (tentative) LDRC Meeting, 8:30am will be held virtually – See webpage for details