10.09.24 LB MinutesCITY OF BOULDER
LANDMARKS BOARD MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Virtual meeting
The following are the action minutes of the September 4, 2024 City of Boulder Landmarks Board
meeting. A digital recording and a permanent set of these minutes 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 virtually
Chelsea Castellano - present virtually
Renee Golobic - present virtually
Ronnie Pelusio - present virtually
STAFF MEMBERS:
Brad Mueller, Planning and Development Services Director – present virtually
Chris Reynolds, Attorney, City Attorney’s Office – present virtually
Kristofer Johnson, Comprehensive Planning Senior Manager - present virtually
Marcy Gerwing, Principal Historic Preservation Planner - present virtually
Clare Brandt, Historic Preservation Planner – present virtually
Aubrey Noble, Historic Preservation Program Coordinator – present virtually
Meron Shiferaw, Historic Preservation Intern – present virtually
Kurt Nordback, PB Liaison Landmarks Board Representative without a vote – present virtually
1. CALL TO ORDER
The roll having been called, Chair A. Daniels declared a quorum at 6:04 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 (5-0) the minutes
from the August 7, 2024 Landmarks Board meeting.
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOR NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS [4:37.00 audio minutes]
The following members of the public spoke:
1. Lynn Segal
2. Patrik O’Rourke
3. Seth Sokja, 777 Broadway
4. DISCUSSION OF LANDMARK ALTERATION AND DEMOLITION APPLICATIONS
ISSUED AND PENDING
• 777 Broadway
On a motion by J. Decker, seconded by R. Pelusio, the Landmarks Board voted 5-0 to hold a public
hearing to consider initiation of landmark designation or alternatively issue the demolition permit at the
Landmarks Board’s November 6th meeting for 777 Broadway.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
A. [27:12.00 audio minutes] Public hearing and consideration of an application to demolish an
accessory building constructed c. 1940 at 2119 Mariposa Ave., (HIS2024-00170) a non-
landmarked property older than 50 years old, pursuant to Section 9-11-23 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
None
Staff Presentation
M. Gerwing presented the application to the board, recommending the Landmarks Board issue a
stay of demolition.
Applicant’s Presentation
Vanessa Colman Miles presented the application to the board.
Public Comment
The following members of the public spoke:
1. Lynn Segal
Motion
On a motion by R. Golobic, seconded by R. Pelusio, the Landmarks Board voted 5-0 to adopt the
findings of the staff memorandum dated Oct. 9, 2024 and issue a stay-of-demolition for the
accessory building located at 2119 Mariposa Ave. for a period not to exceed 180 days from the day
the application was accepted by the city manager in order to explore alternatives to demolishing the
buildings.
A. Daniels and J. Decker volunteered to form a committee for the purpose of exploring
alternatives to demolition.
B. [1:10:00.00 audio minutes] Public hearing and consideration of an application to demolish a
house constructed c.1908 at 425 Arapahoe Ave., (HIS2024-00177) a non-landmarked property
older than 50 years old, pursuant to Section 9-11-23 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
None
Staff Presentation
C. Brandt presented the application to the board, recommending the Landmarks Board approve
the demolition application.
Applicant’s Presentation
Kari Whitman and Chloe Wang presented the application to the Landmarks Board.
Public Comment
The following members of the public spoke:
1. Lynn Segal
Motion
On a motion by C. Castellano, seconded by J. Decker, the Landmarks Board voted 5-0 to adopt
the findings of the staff memorandum dated Oct. 9, 2024 and approve the application to demolish
the building at 425 Arapahoe Ave., finding that the building does not have significance under the
criteria set forth in section 9-11-23(f), B.R.C. 1981.
C. [2:03:40.00 audio minutes] Public hearing regarding process improvements for the Landmarks
Board and historic preservation staff: consideration of an administrative rule to expand the types
of projects that can be reviewed by staff, and consideration of a code amendment to extend the
time for initial review and project approval.
Staff Presentation
M. Gerwing presented the proposed Administrative Rule and Code Amendments to the board.
Public Comment
The following members of the public spoke:
1. Lynn Segal
Motion
On a motion by C. Castellano, seconded by A. Daniels, the Landmarks Board voted 5-0 to not
make further revisions to the Administrative Rule included as Attachment B and adopted by the
Landmarks Board on Sept. 4, 2024 to expand the types of projects that may be reviewed by staff.
MATTERS [2:33:43.00 audio minutes]
o Letter of Support for NHL Nomination for the Boulder County Courthouse
o Board Chair/Vice Chair training
Tuesday, October 29th from 4:00 - 6:30pm via Zoom (virtual only)
All board members invited if they are interested:
• Meeting Facilitation
• Productive Atmosphere and Inclusive Participation
• Handling Disruptions
• Media Relations
• Relationships with Staff and Council
• Intergovernmental Policy
• Contact Aubrey if interested in attending
o Reschedule January 2025 meeting
Proposal for January 8, 2025
o Informational Item
Proposed code amendment (Ord. 8658) to remove the Planning Board ex-officio
position from the Landmarks Board.
6.DEBRIEF MEETING/CALENDAR CHECK
•Next regular Landmarks Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 6, 2024
7.ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:11pm
Approved on November 6, 2024.
Respectfully submitted, _______________________________
Abby Daniels, Chairperson