HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.12.25 LB MinutesCITY OF BOULDER
LANDMARKS BOARD MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Virtual meeting
The following are the action minutes of the March 12, 2025 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 virtually
Chelsea Castellano - present virtually
Renee Golobic - present virtually
Ronnie Pelusio - absent
STAFF MEMBERS:
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
1. CALL TO ORDER
The roll having been called, Chair A. Daniels declared a quorum at 6:08 p.m. and the following
business was conducted.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by J. Decker, seconded by A. Daniels the Landmarks Board approved (4-0) the minutes
from the February 5, 2025 Landmarks Board meeting.
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOR NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS [07:09.00 audio minutes]
The following members of the public spoke:
1. Patrick O’Rourke, representing Historic Boulder, Inc.
2. Scott Kohla
3. Lynn Segal
4. DISCUSSION OF LANDMARK ALTERATION AND DEMOLITION APPLICATIONS
ISSUED AND PENDING [18:34.00 audio minutes]
• 2425 Colorado Ave. – No discussion as this case is the subject of public hearing Item 5A. The stay
of demolition expires March 19, 2025.
5. PUBLIC HEARING [18:48.00 audio minutes]
A. 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 2425
Colorado Ave. (HIS2024-00206).
Staff Presentation
M. Gerwing presented the application to the board, recommending the Landmarks Board not
initiate designation.
Owner’s Presentation
j.v. DeSousa, architect, and Mary Kate Rejouis, representing Saint Aidan’s Episcopal Church,
presented to the board.
Public Comment
The following members of the public spoke:
1. Gail Gray
2. Lynn Segal
3. Patrick O’Rourke
4. David Sullivan
Motion
[1:29:15 audio minutes]
C. Castellano called for a motion to approve the application for demolition, finding that the
building at 2425 Colorado Ave. does not meet the criteria for initiation pursuant to Section 9-11-3
“Initiation of Designation for Individual Landmarks and Historic Districts” of the Boulder Revised
Code 1981, and, in balance, is not consistent with the goals and policies of Section 2.27 of the
Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
[1:40:06 audio minutes]
On a motion by C. Castellano, seconded by R. Golobic, the Landmarks Board voted (4-0) to
adopt the staff memorandum dated March 12, 2025, as the findings of the board and not initiate
the process for landmark designation, finding that it does not meet the criteria for such initiation
pursuant to Section 9-11-3 “Initiation of Designation for Individual Landmarks and Historic
Districts” of the Boulder Revised Code 1981, and, in balance, is not consistent with the goals and
policies of Section 2.27 of the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan.
The Stay of Demolition will expire on March 19, 2025, and at that point the City Manager will
approve the demolition with the requirements of obtaining archival documentation.
6. MATTERS [1:42:21 audio minutes]
o Landmarks Board Appointment
City Council appointments scheduled for March 20
o Archeology and Historic Preservation Month Awards Ceremony
Monday, May 8th at 6:30, with refreshments 6 PM
Chautauqua Community House
o Update on statistics
o Next regular meeting – April 2
No public hearings for the April meeting
Consider hosting a dinner and orientation for new Board member if appointed by
City Council on March 20
7.DEBRIEF MEETING/CALENDAR CHECK
•Next regular Landmarks Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 2, 2025
8.ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
Approved on May 7, 2025.
Respectfully submitted,
______________________________________________, Chairperson