HomeMy WebLinkAbout5A - Consideration of whether to initiate the designation of 819 6th Street as a locally designated Historic Landmark HIS2008-00067MEMORANDUM
May 7, 2005
TO: Landmarks Board
FROM: Susan Richstone, Actilzg Long Range Planning Manager
James Hewat, Preservation Planner
Marcy Cameron, Historic Preservation Intern
Chris Meschuk, Preservation Plaiuter
SUBJECT: Public hearing and consideration of whether to initiate the designation of 819
6t'' Street as a locally designated Historic Landmark, per Secticm 9-11-3, B.R.C.
1981. (HIS2008-00067)
STATISTICS
1. Site: 819 6~h Street
2. Zoning: RL-7 (Residential Low - 1)
3. Owner: Estate for M.S. Liberoi
4. Applicant: Historic Boulder, Incorporated
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board initiate landmark designation
of the property at 819 6~h Street by Resolution as shown in Attachment C.
SUMMARY:
^ The purpose of this hearing is for the Board to determine whether it is appropriate to initiate
local landmark designation for the property at 819 6t}' Street.
^ Ch-1 November 1, 2007 an application to demolish the building was submitted. Finding there
~~as "probable cause" that the building may be eligible for individual landmark designation;
staff. referred the application to the full Landmarks Board for review.
• On January 9, 2008 the Landmarks Board voted to impose a stay of up to 180 days on the
demolition permit application. The stay is scheduled to expire May 11, 2008.
^ On March 26, 2008 Historic Boulder, incorporated submitted an individual landmark
application for the property. See Attachment A: Landmark Application.
^ Staff has met with and spoken on the phone with Steve Remert (Realtor Eor the estate) several
times regarding the building and designation, and on April 1.6, 2008 the Landmarks Design
Review Committee (DRC) gave conceptual feedback to'vlr. Remert and other representatives
of the estate regarding an addition to the house. See Attachment E: DRC Comments Sheet.
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CRITERIA FOK THE BOARD'S DECISION
The Historic Preservation ordinance calls for the Landmarks Board to hold a public hearing to
consider initiating landmark designation of a property (9-11-3, BRC, 1981). Initiation hearings are
legislative, not quasi-judicial. In reviewing applications from a historic preservation
organization', the board may consider, but is not limited to the following criteria:
(1) There is probable cause to believe that the building or district may be eligible for
designation as an individual landmark or historic district consistent with the
purposes and standards in Sections 9-11-1, "Legislative Intent," and 9-11-2, "City
Council May Designate t,andenarks and Historic Districts," B.R.C. 1981;
(2) There are currently resources available that would allow the city manager to
complete all of the community outreach and historic analysis necessary for the
application;
(3) There is community and neighborhood support fc~r t1~e proposed designation;
(4) The buildings or features may need the protections provided through designation;
(5) The potential boundaries for the proposed district are appropriate;
(6) In balance, the proposed designation is consistent with the goals and policies of thc~
Boulder Valley Connprehensive Plan; or
(7) The proposed designation would generally be in the public interest.
ANALYSIS:
(1) There is probable cause to believe that the building or district may be eligible for designation
as an individual landmark or historic district consistent with the purposes and standards in
Sections 9-11-1, "Legislative lt7tent,"and 9-11-2, "City Cot.trtcil May Designate Landrnarks
and f-listoric Districts," B.R.C. 1981;
Staff considers that the building may be eligible for designation as an individual
landmark per section 9-11-1 and 9-11-2, B.R.C., 1981. The building is considered to
have architectural, historic, and environmental significance, and the Landmarks
Board voted to impose a stay of demolition on the building finding that there was
probable cause to believe the building may be eligible for landmark designation.
~ Historic Boulder was recognized by the board as a historic preservation organization in January 2007 (See
Attachment B: Recognition Resolution).
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See Attachment D (January 9, 2008 Tandmarks board Memo) for more i:nforrnation
on the significance of the structure.
(2) There are currently resources available thaf would allow the city manager to complete all of
the community outreach and historic analysis recessary for the application;
The historic preservative program has limited resources due to current workload.,
but can complete the necessary work for this application. Because a demolition
permit was applied for which'was reviewed by the Landmarks Board, the majority
of historic research and analysis has been completed.
(3) Tl~iere is community and neighborhood support for the proposed designation.;
There is no information on whether there is community support for initiating the
application. Eight members of the public spoke at the demolition hearing in
jarnzary, six in favor of approving the demolition permit, and two spoke in favor of
imposing a stay of demolition.
(4) The buildings or features may need the protections provided through designation;
Staff believes the building needs the protections provided through designation as
the building is currently proposed for demolition. If designation is not initiated, the
stay of demolition will expire on May 11, which will result in the demolition permit
being automatically issued for the building.
(5) The potential boundaries for the proposed district are appropriate;
Not applicable.
(6) In balance, the proposed designation is consistent with the goals and policies of the Boulder
Valley Comprehensive Plan; or
Policy 2.33 of the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan States that," Buildings,
districts, and sites of historic, architectural, archaeological, or cultural significance
will be identified and protected. The city and county will encourage preservation of
such resources through incentive programs, designation of landmark buildings ...,
design review, public improvements, and other tools." This policy encourages
landmark designation, but does not require it.
(7) The proposed designation would generally be in the public interest.
Staff believes that initiating designation would generally be in the public interest.
In conclusion, staff recommends the board initiate designation for the following reasons:
• The building is currently threatened with demolition, and the stay on the permit
applicatic:~n will expire on May "l 1, 2008
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There is probable cause to believe the building may be eligible for designation as an
individual landmark.
Representatives of the estate have expressed an interest in exploring alternatives to the
demolition of the building, including retaining the building and constructing an addition.
DECISION OF "T'HE BOARD:
If the board chooses not to initiate landmark designation of the property, and the demolition
permit application is not withdrawn, the demolition permit will automatically be issued upon
expiration of the stay on May 11, 2UU8.
If the board chooses to initiate the designation process, it must do so by resolution. A draft
resolution is included in Attachment C. If initiated., the application will be scheduled for a public
hearing before the Landmarks Board witl-tin 60 to 1.20 days in order to determine whether the
proposed designation conforms with the purposes and standards in Sections 9-11-1, "Legislative
Intent," and 9-11-2, "City Council May Designate Landmarks and Historic Districts," B.IZ.C. 1981.
[f the board initiates the designation application, the owner must obtain a landmark alteration.
certificate prior to the submission of building permit applications for the property if they choose
to proceed while the application is pending, or they may choose to wait until the application
process is complete.
ATTACHMENTS:
A: Designation Application
B: Recognition resolution of I-Iistc~ric Boulder
C: Draft resolution to initiate
D: January 9, 2UU8 Board Memo
E: April 1b, 2008 DRC comments sheet
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Application for Individual Landmark
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llate of Alteration(s) /Addition(s):
Please attach a cony of the legal description of the prope`ty.
Fcc $25 (if applicable)
A filing fee of $25.00 is required to file an application for designation of an individual landmark.
Should the Landmarks Board initiate designation of a property or area, there is no 'fee involved.
1 certify that the i-iformulion and exhibits herewith subnutted are trae and correct to the 6es1 njmy knowledge.
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Attachment B
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION TO DETERMLNE THAT THE HISTORIC BOULDER, INC
IS AN HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORGANI7ATION AS DEFINED IN 9-16
OF THE BOULDER REVISED CODE, 1981
WHEREAS, the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board of the City of Boulder,
Colorado, hereby finds that Historic Boulder Inc, is an historic preservation organization as
defined in subsection 9-16 of the Boulder Revised Code., as amended;
WHL:REAS, the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board of the City of Boulder,
Colorado, finds that Historic Bouldex Incorporated has over thirty years experience in historic
preservation in Boulder, and a full-time professional staff; and is an organisation with
demonstrated experience and expertise in historic preservation per 9-16 of the Boulder Revised
Code, 1981
NO~'J, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LANDMARKS PRESERVATION
ADV]SORY BOARr) OF THE CITY OF BOULDER., COLORADO, THAT:
Historic Boulder Incorporated is recognized as an organization with demonstrated
experience and expertise in historic preservation, and
Be it further resolved that this recognition shall expire 5 years from the date of this
resolution.
INTRODUCED, READ, PASSED, AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of January, 2007
Landmark reservation Advisory
Board C air
Attest:
Staff Liaison to the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board
attachment C
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE LANDMARKS PRESERVATION
ADVISORY BOARD INITIATING `T'>=3_E DESIUNAI'ION OF
3231 11`h S"IREE`I' AS AN TNDIVTDLiAL LANDMARK.
WI-IEREAS, on March 26, 2008 Historic Boulder, Inc, a recognized historic preservation
organization, submitted an application to designate the property at 819 6``' Street,
NOW, TI-TERF,FORF, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LANDMARKS PRESERVATION
ADVTSORY BOARD OF TIIF. CITY OF BOULDER, COLORADO:
Section I. The City of Boulder Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board initiates the
designation of 819 6~' Street, and will schedule a designation hearing in accordance with the
historic preservation ordinance no fewer than sixty days and no greater than one hundred-twenty
days from the date of this resolution.
ADOPTED this 7th day ~f M:ay, 2008.
Chair, Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board
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Secretary to the Board
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Attachment D
MEMORANDUM
January 9''', 2008
TO: Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board
FROM: Susan Ric:hstone, Acting Director of Long Range Planning
James Hewat, l; iistoric Preservation Planner
Marcy Cameron, Historic Preservation Intern
Chris Meschuk,l^iistoric Preservation Planner
SUBJECT: Public hearing and consideration of a demolition permit application
(HIS2007-00301) for the demolition of the primary structure located
at 819 6~h Street, pursuant to Section 9-11-23 B.R.C. Ear non-
landmarked buildings over fifty years old.
STATISTICS:
1. Site: 819 6"' Street
2. Date of Construction: ] 954, addition 1959
3. Zoning: RE, Residential Established
4. Owner/applicant: Estate for M.S. Uberoi
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Landmarks Board adopt the following motion:
The Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board issues a stay of demolition for the building
located at 819 nth 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
dem<.~lition of the buildings, adopting the findings as listed on page 11 of. the staff
memorandum.
Alternatives to be considered include rehabilitation of the building, incorporation of the
existing house into redevelopment plans, moving the building, or withdrawal of the
demolition permit. Staff encourages the applicant to consider landmark designation of
the house arld a portion of the property and to incorporate the historic house into
red~wcloprnent plans for the property. Landmark designation would make state tax
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credits available to help offset the cost of rehabilitation, as well as providing the
possibility of a waiver of sales tax on building permits.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On November ltit, 2007, the Planning Department received a demolition permit
application for the house at 819 6th Street. The building is not in a designated historic
district or locally landmarked, but is over fifty years old and meets the criteria for
demolition defined under Section 9-"11-23 of the Historic Preservation Ordinance. On
November 7'h, 2007 the I.and>:nar. ks design review comrnittec referred the application to
the Landmarks Board for a public hearing based upon the design review committee's
finding of probable cause to believe that the building may be eligible for designation as
an individual landmark.
The house was built after designs by noted Boulder modernist architect, Hobart
Wagoner. [t survives as an early, unique, and remarkable example of Expressionism
architecture in Boulder executed by Hobart Wagoner. Staff recommends that the
Landmarks Board impose astay-of-demolition in order to consider alternatives to the
prc.~posed demolition.
DESCRIPTION:
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Addition of University Hill on
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non-traditional structural elements. The building is comprised of a pair of related,
though distinct wings arrayed in a modified "V"-shaped plan, with the open end facing
a~cvay from the street and sheltering a patio in the back. T'he most distinctive
characteristics of the house are the complicated intersecting of swooping butterfly and
planer shed-roof forms and exposed skeletal structural systems. These forms are
accentuated by the ribbon windows, stacked Norman brick walls, and use of the same
materials on both the interior and exterior walls of the house.
The building was altered in 1959 with the construction of an Wagener designed addition
for Theo & Margaret Lord; the remodeling consisting of a south facing shed. roof at the
north of the house to provide south-facing clerestory lighting into the house and an
extension of the carport roof at the south elevation. 'T'hese changes were obviously of a
functional natt,ire to provide light and additional parking space on the property, but
were also consciously executed to enhance the sculptural angularity of the building. The
property was surveyed in 2000 as part of a survey of Modern buildings in Boulder. (See
Attachment 13: Architecturnl Inventory Form).
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CRITERIA POR THE BOARD'S DECISION:
The Historic Preservation ordinance states that the handmarks Board shall consider and
base its decision upon any of the following criteria [9-11-23(f)J:
(1) 'hhe eligibility of the building for designation as an individual landmark
consistent with the purposes and standards in Sections 9-71-1 and 9-11-2, B.R.C.
1987.;
(2) The relationship of the building to the character of the neighborhood as an
established and definable area;
(3) The reasonable condition of the building; and
(~) 'I"he reasonable projected cost of restoration or repair.
In considering the condition of the building and the projected cost of restoration
or repair as set forth in paragraphs (3) and (4) above, the board may not consider
deterioration caused by unreasonable neglect.
As detailed below, staff considers this property is eligible for designation as an
individual landmark and that demolition would have an adverse impact on the
character of the area.
The building has incurred considerable mold damage as a result ofburst watex pipislg
but further information about the conditivn of the building or the cost of restoration or
repair (criteria 3 and 4) has not been received at this time. For this reason, staff has
concentrated vn criteria 1 and 2 in assessing the building's eligibility for landmark
designation and its relationship to the character of the neighborhood.
CRITERION 1: INDIVIDUAL LANDMARK ELIBILITY
The following is a result of staff's research on the property relative to the significance
criteria for individual landmarks adopted by the Landmarks Board on September 17,
1975. See Attachment E: Ir~dividuat Landmark Significance Criteria
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HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE:
Summary: The house located at 819 6~' Street has historic significance as per sub-criteria 1, 2,
3 and 4.
1. Date of Construction:19~4
Elaboration: The building is an early example of Boulder Expressionism, is over fifty years
in age and, therefore, potentially eligible for designation as an individual landmark.
2. Association with Persons or Events: Hobart U. Wagener, Dr. Mahinder S. Uberoi
Elaboration: The house is the early work of Hobart D. Wagener, an acknowledged
master of Boulder Modernist architectural design. Barn in 1921 in Sioux Falls, South
Dakota, Hobart D. Wagener graduated from The University of Michigan in 1944 and
moved to Borilder in 1950. I-Ie worked with Eggers & I-Iiggens in Flew York, Pietro
Belluschi in Portland, Oregon, and James Hunter before opening his awn practice in
Boulder in 1953. His Eirm, I-Ivbart D. Wagener Associates, designed over 200 projects,
sixteen of which were featured in architectural and professional publications; ten
received national. or regional awards from the American Institute o£ Architects (AIA).
Examples of his work include the Wagener House, which was published in The
flrchitectural Record in 1967 as part of a national recognition of twenty homes in
America; Fairview High School, an addition to Casey Middle School (Western
Mountain Region, AlA, Merit Award, 1957}, St. John's Episcopal Chapel, The
Williams Village Darmitories at the University of Colorado, the Mountain Savings &
Loans Building (Western Mountain Region, AIA, Design of Excellence, 1956),
Presbyterian Manor apartments (Federal Housing Authority National Awards
Program, First Honor Award, 1963), the Boulder County Justice Center, the Botilder
City Hall Addition, Wesley Foundation Student Center & Chapel (Western Mountain
Region, AIA, Merit Award, 1958). Wagener co-authored the book 'The School Library'
in 1963 and served as the president of the Boulder Chamber of Commerce in 1971,
Chairman of the Boulder Planning Commission in 1966 and acted as Treasurer,
Secretary, Vice President and President of the Colorado Society of the American
Institute of Architects.lle was named "Architect of the Year" in 1995 by the
American Institute of Architects Colorado. Wagener died September 3U, 2005. See
Attachment F: Resume: Hobart D. Wagener, FAIA, Architect
Mahinder S. Uberoi was a professor of aerospace engineering sciences at the
University of Colorado from 1963 until 2000. Born in India in 1924, he earned his
doctorate from Jal-uzs Hopkins University in 1953 and was named a Guggenheim
Fellow in 1957. He served on the faculty at the University of Michigan until 1963,
when he joined the CU faculty as chair of the newly Warned departmernt of aerospace
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engineering sciences. Ur. Uberoi had earned a reputation for his work in magneto
hydrodynamics, turbulent flow and other basic sciences of fluid flow. As chairman,
he built up the new department, adding faculty strong in basic research areas in
fluids, controls and biology (to create a bioengineering program). His term as chair
ended in 1975.
He was the author or co-author of a ntiunber of scholarly papers, including
"Directional Spectrum of Wind Generated Ocean Waves," published in the Journal of
Fluid Dynamics in 19b3; "Magnetically Distorted I'olytropes: Structure and Radial
Oscillations," in The Astrophysical Journal in 1972; and "Magnetized Positive Column
Between Coaxial Cylinders," in Physica Scripta in 1986. I:)r. Uberoi later filed eight
lawsuits over six years against the University, alleging among other complaints,
discrimination against foreign-born faculty, hazardous laboratory conditions and
violatio-1s of the state's Public Records Act. I Ie was terminated as a member of the
CU faculty in 2000, making him the first tenured faculty member to be dismissed by
the Board of. Regents. Dr. Uberoi died December 21 tit, 2006. See Attachment G:
University of Colorado Obituary: M.S. Uberoi
3. Development of the Community: wlodernist Architectural Movement
Elaboration: ~'he building is associated with the developTnent of the local Modernist
architectural movement and survives as a unique and remarkable example of early
Expressionist design from the post-war period. in Boulder.
4. Recognition by Authorities: Modern Architecture Survey
Elaboration: The building was recommended as being eligible for listing in the State
and National Registers of Historic Places in the 2000 survey of Boulder Modernism.
Its is also significant as an early, unique, and remarkable embodiment of
Expressionism, as the work of 1--lobart Wagener, for its high standard of construction
and craft, and its organic relationship to its site and associated landscape design.
Furthermore, the house is significant for the special engineering features required to
resolve the structural requirements of the roof and as a building identified as being a
contributing resource to the proposed Flatirons Park Historic District.
ARCI3ITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE:
Summary: The house at 819 6th Street has architech~ral significance as per sub-criteria 1, 2,
3, and 4.
1. Recognized Period or Style: Expressionism
Elaboration: rllie house embodies the forward-looking architectural manner of
Expressionism of the 1950s and 1960s through its dramatic sculptural forms, non-
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traditiona] structural elements, butterfly and shed roofs, and uses of the same
materials inside and out. Architectural historians credit the forms found in
American Expressionism to have been as influenced by Streamline Moderne
architecture of the pre-war period as much as from 1920s German Expressionism
from where the American variant takes its name. Never-thc~-less, Expressionism
is a rare form of Modern architecture in the United States, but did find acceptance
in Boulder where at least fifteen examples of this type were built including the
Methvd.istBtudent Center (Wagener,1957), Volsky House (Haertlulg, 1966), and
the Boulder Valley Eye Clinic (Haertling, 1967). The house at 819 6th Street retains
a very high degree of historic integrity. Original drawings of the house and
addition are located at the Carnegie library.
2. Architect or Builder of Prominence: Hobart Wagener
Elaboration: Early work of Hobart Wagener an acknowledged master of $oulder
Modernist architectural design.
3. Artistic Merit: Sculptural roof, high standard of construction and craft
Elaborative: Unique and remarkable example of Expressionism exemplified by
strong sculptural fvrms paired with non-traditional structural. elements. The
building is comprised of a pair of related, though distinct wings arrayed in a
mvdif.ied "V"-shaped plan, with the open end facing away from the street and
sheltering a patio in the back. Building is notable far its complicated intersecting
of swooping butterfly and planer shed-roof fvrms and exposed skeletal. structural
systems accentuated by ribbon windows, stacked Roman brick walls, and use of
the same materials on both the interior and exterior. walls of the house. High level
of attention to detail in the structural requirements for construction of intersecting
butterfly and shed roofs, custom brickwork and windows, exterior wall and
associated landscaping.
4. Example of the Uncommon: Expressivnism
Elaboration: unique and remarkable example of early Hobart Wagener
architectural design in Boulder. Expressivnism is a rare post-war variant of
Modernism in the United States, but found acceptance in Boulder were a number
of buildings of this type were built. Expressionistic buildings remarkably varied
in farm, but are characterized by dramatic sculptural forms, non-traditional
structural elements, butterfly and shed roofs, and uses of the same materials
inside and out. Expressionism is most often associated with the "Jet age" and
architecture of the late 1950s and 1960s u1 its soaring forms. Probably the most
famous examples of Expressionism in Amerzca are Uull.es Airport (Fero Saarinen)
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and the Air Force Academy Chapel (Skidmore, Owings, anal Merrill, both
constructed in 1962. The 2000 survey of Modern Architecture indicates that this
building is the earliest example of Expressionism in Boulder by at least three
years. Uf the fifteen buildings identified as being constructed in this manner in
Boulder, five were designed by Hobart Wagoner.
5. Indigenous Qualities: None observed
ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE:
Summary: The building at 819 bth Street has environmental significance under criteria 1, 2,
3and5.
1. Site Characteristics: Sited at the base of the Foothills, landscaping
Elaboration: Integration of house into the landscape; interior/exterior design of
house. Mature juniper trees, native yucca, scrub, and grasses and boulders.
2. Compatibility with Site: Integration into site
Elaboration: I Iouse is consciously sited and designed to b compatible with site.
Flatirons to the north are echoed in the dominant roof forms of the house.
3. Geographic Importance: Familiar visual feature
Elaboration: Unique placement, orientation and form represents an established
and familiar feattare of the bin St. streetscape, Flatirons, neighborhood, and city as
a whole.
4. Environmental Appropriateness: None observed
5. Area Integrity: Contributing building in potential historic district.
Elaboration: The property has been identified as being a contributing resource to
the proposed hlatirons Park I-Iistoric District.
CRITERION 2: RELATIOI\~SHIP TO THE CHARACTER OF TIIE
This property is located on the west side of hcn Street between Cascade and Aurora
Avenue, and is surrounded by a residential subdivision and is set at the base of the
foothills. The neighborhood is an eclectic mix of architectural expression, much of which
is Modernist in inspiration..
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CRITERION 3: COND[TIUN OF THE BUILDING AND CRITERION 4:
PROJECTED COST OF RESTORATION OR REPAIR:
Because no information has been provided by the applicant about the condition of the
buildings or cost of restoration or repair, staff concentrated on criteria 1 and 2, the
buildings eligibility for landmark designation and their relationship to the character of
the neighborhood in making a recommendation on the appropriateness of demolition.
Staff has visited the site and, while the building appears to be in goad condition
structurally and to retain a very high degree of historic integrity, significant mold
blooms were observed on the ulterior walls of the building. Such contamination might
require removal of interior walls as part of an abatement program. The projected cost to
restore the exterior of the house appears to be moderate.
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENT:
Staff has received several e-mails from neighbors See Attachment F.
THE BOARU'S DECISION:
if the Landmarks Board finds that the house proposed to be demolished does not have
historic significance under the criteria set forth in Section 9-11-23(f) B.R.C., the city
manager shall issue a demolition permit.
If the Landmarks Board finds that the house proposed for demolition may have
significance under the. criteria set forth above, the application shall be suspended for a
period not to exceed "l80 days from the date the permit application was accepted by the
city manager as complete, in order to provide the time necessary to consider alternatives
to the building. [Section 9-11-23(h)]. A 180-day stay period would expire on May 17,
2008.
Should the Board choose to issue the demolition permit, or if the permit is allowed to
expire, staff recommends that demolition be coTlditioned upon submittal of the
following to the Planning Department for recording with Carnegie Library:
1. A site plan showing the location of all existing improvements on the subject
property;
2. Measured elevation and plan drawings of the building depicting existing
conditions, fully annotated with architectural details and materials indicated on
the plan;
;3. Black and white large format archival quality photographs of all exterior
elevations.
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Re: 819 6"' Street- Demolition Permit
FIhTDINGS:
Staff recommends that the Landmarks Board adopt the following findings:
A stay of demolition for the house at 819 6th Street i appropriate based on the criteria
set forth in section 9-11-23{f) B.R.C, in that the identified property:
1. May be eligible for individual landmark designation based upon its historic,
architectural, and environmental significance;
2. Contributes to the character of the neighborhood as an intact representative of the
area's past;
3. Has not been demonstrated to be impractical or economically unfeasible to
rehabilitate and add onto the existing house.
ATTACHMENTS:
A: Modern Architecture Survey
B: Current Photographs
C: Significant Criteria
D: Resume: Hobart U. Wagoner, FAlA, Architect
E: University of Colorado Obituary: M.S. lJberoi
F: E-mails from neighbors of 819 6th Street
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