2 - Draft Minutes - Landmarks - June 4, 2008 CITY OF BOULDER
LANDMARKS BOARD
June 4, 2008
1777 Broadway, Council Chambers Room
6 p.m.
The following are the action minutes of the June 4"', 2008 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 (telephone: 303-441-3043). You may also listen to
the recording on-line at: www.boulderplandevelop.net.
BOARD MEMBERS:
Nancy Kornblum
Leonard May
Tim Plass, Chair
Lisa Podmajersky
John Spitzer
STAFF MEMBERS:
Sue Ellen Harrison, Assistant City Attorney
James Hewat, Historic Preservation Planner
Chris Meschuk, Historic Preservation Planner
Marcy Cameron, Historic Preservation Intern
1. CALF 'TO ORDEK
The roll having been called, Chair'I'. Plass declared a quorum at 6:04 p.m. and the following
business was conducted.
2. APPROVAL OF MIIV'U'I'I±:S
On a motion by J. Spitzer, seconded by N. Kornblum, the Landmarks Board approved (5-0)
the minutes of the May 7, ?008 board meeting.
3. PUBLIC PARTICIYA'TION FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Beverley Potter, 3201 11"'Street, spoke of concern about structures that are administratively
approved for demolition, citing the shed at 3231 11`h Street.
4. DISCUSSION OF LANDMARK AI,'1'I:ItATION AND DEMOLITION
APPI.CCATIONS ISSUED AND PENDING
• 830 Dewey Avenue- Staff has met with property owners to explore alternatives to
demolition.
5. ACTION ITEMS
A. Consideration of the following items related to the property located at 4051
Broadway:
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1. Designation of the granary and a portion of the property as a local
historic landmark as per Section 9-11-5 of the Boulder Kevised Code,
1981 (IIIS2008-00010); and
2. Kelocated the granary on the property per Section 9-11-18 of the Boulder
Kevised Code, 1981. (HIS2008-00114)
Applicant/Owner: Cornerstone, Inc., Dean `Thedos
Board rrtentbers were asked to reveal any ex-pane cantac•ts tltey may 6uive had un this itern.
All members visited the site. T. Plass reviewed the case a few years ago at a Design Review
Committee meeting when a demolition permit application was submitted and he also received a
call from the previous owner who asked general questions about the process.
Applicant's Presentation
Dean `Thedos, 511 Overland Drive, read a letter that was given to the board members, which
supports the relocation of the granary, and emphasized his willingness to compromise with the
Landmarks Board in developing the site.
Public Hearing
Dan Winters, 14501thaca llrive, spoke of concern about how the view from Quince would be
affected and asked the Board to approve a move east only.
Michael Banks, spoke in support of landmark designation and in opposition of relocation of the
granary.
Sheila Winters, 1173 Quince Avenue, spoke in opposition of landmark designation and of
relocation of the granary, and spoke of concet-n about how the view from Quince would be
affected, and suggested the granary be moved to the adjacent open space.
Ray McCall, 1141 Quince Avenue, spoke in support of landmark designation and in opposition
of the relocation; suggested that if the granary was moved, it be moved as far north as possible.
Lynn Stein, 1083 Quince, spoke in support of landmark designation and noted that it was a
prominent visual landmark from Wonderland Lake Open Space.
Christopher Herr, 5223 Olde Stage, spvke in support of landmark designation and relocation of
the granary citing the increased visibility it would achieve.
Applicant Rebuttat
Dean T'hedos, 511 Overland Drive, addressed concerns raised in the public participation.
Motion
On a motion by "1'. Ylass, seconded by L. May, the Landmarks Board forwarded (4-1, L.
Podmajersky opposed) to City Council an application to designate the granary and a portion of
the site at 4051 Broadway as a local historic landmark, finding that it meets the standards for
individual landmark designation in Sections 9-11-1 and 9-11-2, B.R.C., 1981, and adopts the
portion of the staff memorandum (dated June 4, 2008) which addresses the eligibility of the
building as a local landmark, but excludes the recommended landmark boundaries, finding that
the following boundaries are appropriate in that they maintain an appropriate setting for the
landmark: The board recommends the landmark boundary be established to extend 60 feet east,
south and west of the granary, and to the lot line on the north, around the building in its current
location, and if the building is relocated as proposed by the applicant, upon the relocation, the
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boundary underneath the building as existing will be vacated. Upon the relocation, a new
boundary extending 40,feet from the west wall of the relocated grurzury, and to the lot lines on
the north, east and south sides (as shown on Exhibit A, dated June 4`h, 2008) Will become
effective.
,T. Spitzer offered a friendly amendment to establish the landmark boundary 40 feet from the
western edge of the relocated granary. T. Plans and L. May accepted the friendly amendment.
On a motion by 1'. Plass, seconded by N. Kornblum, the Landmarks Board approved (4-l, L.
Podmajersky opposed) a Landmark Alteration Certificate for the relocation of the granary as
The Landmarks Board approve the relocation of the granary approximately 153 feet east and 30
feet south as shown on exhibit A dated .Tune 4, 2008, finding that the on-.site relocation meets the
standards in Section 9-11-18 (a)(b, 1-4), B.R.C. 1981, is consistent with the General Design
Guidelines, in that the proposed work will not damage the historic character of the property, and
adopts the staff memorandum dated June 4, 2008 as findings of the Board, including the
following conditions of approval:
1. The Applicant shall be responsible for ensuring that the 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 Design Review Committee:
a. A written description of the moving technique and steel layout as proposed by the
building mover; and
b. final architectural plans, including a foundation plan, that include materials and
colors to insure that the approval is consistent with the General Design Guidelines
and the intent of this approval.
L. Podmajersky offered a friendly amendment to add to the conditions of approval that
financial guarantees or insurance exist to restore the building to its current condition if it
suffers any damages related to any portion of the move. 'C. Plans and N. Kornblum
accepted the friendly amendment.
B. Consideration of a [,andmark Alteration Certificate to construct afree-standing
garage on the property located at 819 6`t' Street (pending local historic Landmark)
per Section 9-11-18 of the Boulder revised Code (HIS2008-00105).
ApplicanUOwner: Cheri Belz
This item was withdrawn by the uppliccrrat prior to tonight's hearing.
C. Public hearing and consideration of a demolition permit for the buildings located at
1904-1912 and 19181/z Yearl Street, per Section 9-11-23 of the Boulder Revised Code
for buildings over 50 years old (HIS2008-00085). Applicant: Brad Hahn, Owner:
Ringsby Family c/o Chip Wise
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Board members were asked to reveal any ex-parse contacts they stay have had on this item.
T. Plass and J. Spitzer made a site visit. J. Spitzer and N. Kornblum reviewed the project at a
Design Review Committee meeting. L. May received a call from the applicant about 6 months
ago and does not recall the content of the conversation.
Applicant's Presentation
Brad Hahn, 623 Concord Avenue, spoke in support of the demolition permit.
Public Hearing
Brock Adam McCarty, 1932 Pearl Street, speaking on behalf of adjacent homeowners
association, spoke of concern for potential new construction on subject property and the effect it
may have on 1932 Pearl Street.
Bill Gaily, 2560 Coldspring Drive, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, {pooled time with Cy Gaily,
2560 Coldspring Drive, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan) co-owners, spoke in support of demolition
application
Paul Eklund, 1942 Broadway, (pooled time with Darrin Han•is Frisby, i 111 Pearl St) spoke in
support of the demolition permit application and compared this building to his recent
rehabilitation of 1212 Pearl Street, and considers the buildings under review too deteriorated to
rehabilitate.
Charlie Olness, 3675 Cloverleaf Drive, spoke in support of the demolition permit application.
Motion
On a motion by T. Plass, seconded by J. Spitzer, the Landmarks Board issued (5-0) a stay of
demolition for the buildings located at 1904-1912 and 1918 1/z Pearl Street, for a period not to
exceed 180 days from the day the permit application was accepted by the city manager as
complete, in order to explore alternatives to the demolition of the building, and adopts the
following as findings of the Board:
A stay of demolition for the buildings at 1904-1912 Pearl Street and 1918'/z Peari Street is
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;
Contributes to the character of the neighborhood as an established and definable area;
3. Has not been demonstrated to be impractical or economically unfeasible to
rehabilitate and add onto the existing house.
fi. 1~IAT'1'LRS FROM `1'HE LANDNIARKS BOARD, PLANNING DEPARTMENT
AND CITY ATTORNEY
A. Reviewed of results of the Re-survey of the University dill Commercial District by
Tom Simmons of Front Range Research Associates and heard an update of planning
efforts in the area by Charlie Zucker
B. Received an update on the preliminary plan for Transit Village area around the site of
the relocated Depot- presentation by Michelle Allen
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C. Reviewed options for changes to penalties for historic preservation violations
D. Letter to Center for Resource Conservation- sent out recently
E. Landmarks Board retreat follow-up
F. Planning Board Calendar
7. DEBRIEF MEETING/CALENDAR CHECK
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 11:19 p.m.
Approved on July ls`, 2008 ~Iv
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Respectfully submitted,
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Chairperson
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