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Minutes - Landmarks - January 09, 2008CITY OF BOULDER LANDMARKS PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD January 9, 2008 1777 Broadway, Council Chambers Room 6 p.m. The following are the action minutes of the January 9, 2008 City of Boulder Landmazks Preservation Advisory Board meeting. A permanent set of these minutes and a tape recording (maintained for a period of seven years) is retained in Centra] Records (telephone: 303-441- 3043). You may also listen to the on-line at: www.boulderplandevelop.net. BOARD MEMBERS: Nancy Kornblum Leonazd May Tim Plass, Chair Kirk Watson Lisa Podmajersky *Willa Johnson- Planning Board representative without a vote STAFF MEMBERS: Sue Ellen Harrison, Assistant City Attorney Susan Richstone, Acting Long Range Planning Manager James Hewat, Historic Preservation Planner Chris Meschuk, Historic Preservation Planner Marcy Cameron, Historic Preservation Intern 1. CALL TO ORDER The roll having been called, Chair T. Plass declared a quorum at 6:05 p.m. and the following business was conducted: 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by N. Kornblum, seconded by L. Podmajersky, the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Boazd approved (5-0) the minutes as amended of the December 5, 2007 board meeting. 3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Bruce Dierking, 2595 Canyon Boulevard, requested an extension of 180 days on the landmarking process for 800 Arapahoe Avenue. The Board chose to discuss the issue under `Matters'. 4. DISCUSSION OF LANDMARK ALTERATION AND DEMOLITION APPLICATIONS ISSLTED AND PENDING 5. ACTION ITEMS A. Public hearing and consideration of an application to designate the barn and a portion of the property at 5653 Baseline Avenue as a local historic landmark as per Section 9-11-5 of the Boulder Revised Code, 1981 (HIS2007-00292). ApplicanUOwner: 5653 Baseline, LLC Board members were asked to reveal any ex-parte contacts they may have had on this item. T. Plass, N. Kornblum and K. Watson reviewed the project at a Design Review Committee meeting. T. Plass, N. Kornblum and L. Podmajersky made a site visit. L. May and W. Johnson had no ex-parte contacts. Applicant's Presentation Michael Marez, stated that there would most likely be limited vegetation and no mechanical equipment on the outlot portion west of the proposed landmark. Public Hearing No one from the public addressed the Board. Motion On a motion by T. Plass, seconded by K. Watson, the Landmarks Board voted (5-0) to forward to City Council an application to designate the barn and portion of the site at 5653 Baseline Road as a local historic landmazk, finding that it meets the standards for individual landmazk designation in Sections 9-11-1 and 9-11-2 and 9-11-5(c), B.R.C., 1981 and adopts the staff memorandum as findings, specifically the statement on page 8 that states `the proposed boundary is north 59 feet of Lot 2, 5653 Baseline Subdivision.' L. Podmajersky offered a friendly amendment to place signage for the barn at the rear property line so that the public has greater visibility without trespassing, and to direct staff to explore the cost of signage, and report back on the feasibility of additional signage along Baseline Road. T. Plass and K. Watson accepted the friendly amendment. B. Public hearing and consideration of a landmark alteration certificate to remove an existing 454 sq. ft. garage and in its place construct a one and one-half story, 814 sq. ft. two-car garage at the landmarked property at 1936 Mapleton Avenue per Section 9-11- 18 of the Boulder Revised Code (HIS-2007-00337) Applicant/Owner: John Hickman. Board members were asked to reveal any ex parte contacts they may have had on this item. T. Plass, N. Kornblum, and L. Podmajersky made a site visit. L. May, K. Watson and W. Johnson had no ex-pane contacts. Owner's Presentation Tony Grant, 809 Pinehurst Court, Louisville, Scott Coburn & Associates, made himself available for questions. Public Hearing Brandon Geiger, 2332 20`h Street, spoke in support of the addition and restoring the property and requested that the garage and main structure to be cohesive in design. Robert Sharp, 5995 Marshall Drive, stated his interest in knowing what material is beneath the asphalt shingles and the cost of rehabilitating the existing structure. He also encouraged the applicant to move rather than demolish the existing building. 2 Elizabeth Hondorf, 2720 4`s Street, spoke in opposition of the proposed new construction and spoke in support of moving the gazage off-site. Rebuttal Tony Grant, 809 Pinehurst Court, responded to questions about the material under the asphalt siding, stating that it is plywood and that the building does not have a foundation. He also stated that both the existing garage and the new construction cannot fit on the site; citing zoning, set back and site requirements. Motion On a motion by L. Podmajersky, seconded by L. May, the board voted (5-0) to suspend Action Item SB pending additional site information requested by the Boazd and that deliberation would resume later this evening. On a motion by K. Watson, seconded by L. May, the Landmarks Board approved (4-1, Plass opposed) the proposal, finding that the demolition of the existing gazage and the construction of a one and one-half story, two-caz gazage, as shown on drawings dated December 7`h, 2007 and presented at the January 9, 2008 meeting, meets the standazds in Chapter 9-11-18 (a)(b,l-4), B.R.C. 1981, and is consistent with the Genera[ Design Guidelines, in that the proposed work will not damage the historic character of the property, and adopts the staff memorandum as findings of the Board. Conditions of Approval: 1. The Applicant shall be responsible for ensuring that [he development shall be constructed in compliance with all approved plans on file in the City of Boulder Planning Department, 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, subject to the final review and approval of the City Manager: final azchitectural plans that include materials and colors to insure that the approval is consistent with the General Design Guideline and the intent of this approval. 3. The building exterior materials and fenestration shall be reviewed at a Design Review Committee meeting, citing concerns of the board and staff with consistency between the house and new construction. L. Podmajersky offered a friendly amendment that fenestration of the garage be consistent in window type and profile with the addition to the primary structure N. Kornblum offered a friendly amendment that HABS Level 4 documentation be submitted and approved prior to the demolition. K. Watson and L. May accepted the friendly amendments. 3 C. Public hearing and consideration of a demolition permit for the building located at 819 6`" Street, per Section 9-11-23 of the Boulder Revised Code (HIS2007-00301) Applicant/Owner: Estate of M.S. Uberoi. Board members were asked to reveal any ex-parte contacts they may have had on this item. T. Plass, N. Kornblum, L. Podmajersky visited the site. T. Plass and K. Watson reviewed the case at a Design Review Committee meeting. T. Plass and L. May received emails concerning the project. N. Kornblum spoke to a neighbor in opposition to a stay of demolition. K. Watson was aware that Mr. Byrne was the attorney for the case. W. Johnson was recused. Applicant's Presentation Ed Byrne, 250 Arapahoe Avenue, representative of the applicant's estate, spoke in support of the demolition application and presented environmental analysis report and scope of remedial work. John Buckley, representative of Uberoi Foundation for Religious Studies, spoke in support of the demolition application. Dr. Nanda, Chair of the Uberoi Foundation for Religious Studies, spoke in support of the demolition application. Dr. Nishiyama, 2855 10`h Street, special administrator/personal administrator for Dr. Uberoi, answered questions about the neglect of the house following Dr. Uberoi's death. Public Hearing H.L. Fenster, 1875 Lawrence Street, Denver, spoke in support of the demolition application and questioned the Boazd's~rocedures regazding public participation. John Whitbeck, 879 7 Street, spoke in support of the demolition application. Jane Butcher, 595 Aurora, spoke in support of the demolition application. Jonathan Hondorf, 2720 4`h Street, spoke in opposition of the demolition application. Elizabeth Hondorf, 2720 4`h Street, stated that it should be declared a public nuisance. Mary Street, 790 Lincoln Place, spoke in support of the demolition application. Abby Daniels, representative of Historic Boulder, 1123 Spruce Street, spoke in support of a stay of demolition. Jane Allen Fenster, 845 6`h Street, spoke in support of the demolition application Rebuttal John Buckley, stated that the profit of the lot is considerably less as a rehabilitation project versus a `scrape'. Ed Byrne, 250 Arapahoe Road, stated that a signed contract was submitted with the materials report and that there are other, more significant, Wagener buildings in Boulder. Motion On a motion by T. Plass, seconded by L. May, the Landmarks Board voted (4-1, Watson oppose) to issue a stay of demolition for the building located at 819 6`h Street, for a period not to exceed 180 days from the day the permit application was accepted by the city manager, in order to explore alternatives to the demolition of the buildings, adopting the findings as listed on page 12 of the staff memorandum. 4 D. Public hearing and consideration of a demolition permit for the building located at 2804 4`" Street, per Section 9-11-23 of the Boulder Revised Code (HIS2007-00326) Applicant/Owner: Orbit Design Board members were asked to reveal any ex-pane contacts they may have had on this item. T. Plass, L. Podmajersky, N. Kornblum, and K. Watson made a site visit. T. Plass reviewed the project at a Design Review Committee meeting. N. Kornblum reviewed the project at a Design Review Committee meeting 1-2 years ago, when the case was not called up to the full Boazd. L. May had no ex-pane contacts. Applicant's Presentation Finnius Ingalls, 1425 Alpine Avenue, spoke in support of the demolition permit. Public Hearing Jonathan Hondorf, 2720 4`h Street, spoke in opposition of the demolition permit. Elizabeth HondorF, 2720 4`" Street, spoke in opposition of the demolition permit. Rebuttal Finnius Ingalls, 1425 Alpine Avenue, stressed that the new construction will be integrated into the neighborhood. Motion On a motion by N. Kornblum, seconded by K. Watson, the Landmazks Board issued (5-0) the demolition permit for the building located at 2804 4~' Street, adopting the staff memorandum of January 9, 2008 as findings of the board, specifically that the house: 1. Is not eligible for individual landmark designation based upon its historic, architectural, and environmental significance; due to significant alterations resulting in a loss of historic integrity; 2. Does not contribute to the character of the neighborhood as in intact representative of the area's past. 3. Applicant shall provide HABS Level 4 documentation, black and white photographs, to be reviewed and approved by staff prior to demolition. The Board unanimous consented that the prior requirements for HABS Level 1 documentation was meant as the lowest requirement, Level 4. 6. MATTERS FROM THE LANDMARKS BOARD, PLANNING DEPARTMENT AND CITY ATTORNEY A. University Hill/New Hill Update B. Review draft of letter to City Council C. Review of draft letter regarding Casey Middle School Abby Daniels, 1123 Spruce Street, presented results of a request of open record search of school district. D. Greenpoints E. Review of draft white paper on Embodied energy F. Depot Update G. Casey School Update 5 H. Planning Board Calendar I. Board member reports J. Pending Discretionary Review Applications H. 800 Arapahoe- request for 180 day extension for landmazk process. Abby Daniels, 1123 Spruce Street, spoke in support of the requested extension. On a motion by K. Watson, seconded by T. Plass, the Landmarks Boazd voted (5-0) to extend the Landmazk application for a period not to exceed 180 days of the landmazk process for the property at 800 Arapahoe Avenue based on the good faith of the property owners. 7. DEBRIEF MEETING/CALENDAR CHECK 8. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 11:47 pm Approved on February 6, 2008 Respectfully submitted, Chairpe on 6