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LANDMARKS BOARD MINUTES
August 20, 2008
1777 Broadway, Council Chambers Room
7 p.m.
The following are the action minutes of the August 20, 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.bouldezplandeveloL.net.
BOARD MEMBERS:
Nancy Kornblum
Leonard May
Tim Plass, Chair
Lisa Podmajersky
John Spitzer
*Andrew Shoemaker *Planning Board representative without a vote
STAFF MEMBERS:
Sue >?llen Harrison, Assistant City Attorney
Susan Richstone, Long Range Planning Manager
James Hewat; 1listoric Preservation Planner
Chris Meschuk, Historic Preservation Plazuler
Allison Hawes, Historic Preservation Intern
Juliet Bonnell, Administrative Specialist
Michelle Allen, Housing Planner
1. CALL TO ORDER
1'he roll having been called, Chair T.1'lass declared a quorum at 7:02 p.m. and the
following business was conducted.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by J. Spitzer, seconded by L. May, the Landmarks Board approved the minutes
of the June 4, 2408 (5-0) and July 14, 2008 (3-0, L. May and N. Kornblum absent) board
meetings.
Amendments to the July 1, 2008 Landmarks Board meeting minutes were requested and
approval of them was moved forward to the September 3, 2008 Landmarks Board meeting.
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOK ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Brock McCarty, 1932 Pearl Street, spoke u1 support of a demolition or any other change to the
Boulder Co-op.
Stephanie Brennan, P.O. Box 17850: on behalf of the estate of Patrick O'Halloran: spoke in
support of issuing a demolition permit for 830 Dewey Ave.
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`Tom Precourt, 191 1 l 1 St. #107: on behalf of the estate of Patrick O'Halloran: spoke on 830
Dewey Ave. noting that it is a problem property due to its physical limitations. He mentioned its
configuration, small size, and access points as aspects of its unappealing characteristics.
Bill Branyan, 40 Pine Tree Lane pooled time with Danica Powell, 2255 Kincaid Place:
representing Urban Frontier developer: spoke on 1904 Pearl Street. She requested that the
demolition of the two-story building be allowed and a relocation permit for the cottage be
granted.
Darrin Frisby pooled time with Paul Eklund, 2244 15"' Street, spoke in support of demolishing
the two-story building at 1904 Pearl Street due to its deteriorating condition.
4. DISCiJSSION OF LANDMARK ALTERATION AND DF,MOI,ITION
APPLICATIONS ISSUED AND PF,NDING
• 830 Dewey Avenue
• 1904-1912 and 1928'/2 Pearl Street
On a motion by J. Spitzer, seconded by L. May, the Landmarks Board moved (3- 2, T. Plass
and N. Kornblum opposed) to direct staff to schedule an initiation hearing for the property
located at 830 Dewey before the expiration of the stay of demolition on September 15, 2008.
On a motion by T. Plass, seconded by J. Spitzer, the Landmarks Board moved (4-1, N.
Kornblum opposed) to direct staff to schedule an initiation hearing for the property located at
1904-1912 and 1918'/2 Pearl Street before the stay of demolition expires on October 25, 2008.
5. ACTION ITEwiS
LANDMARK DF,SIGNA`1'lON
A. Public hearing and consideration of an application to designate the house and property
at 819 6"' Street as a local historic landmark per Section 9-11-5 of the Boulder Revised
Code, 1981 (13iS2008-00067).
Applicant: Landmarks Board,
Owner: Vapor Properties, LLC
13oar~l members were asked to reveal any ex carte contacts.
J. Spitzer made two site visits, participated in email correspondence, and reviewed the project at
a I,andrnarlcs design review committee meeting.
L. Podmajersky, T. Plass, and N. Korblum each visited the site and participated in at least one
DRC review.
L. May and A. Shoemaker had Rio ex-pane contacts.
Staff Presentation
C. Meschuk presented the item to the board.
.Applicant's Presentation
Since the Landmarks Board was the applicant, no applicant presentation was given.
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Public Hearing
Leonard Siegel of Mapleton Hill conducted the survey included. in the board's packet. He spoke
in support of the landmark designation.
Abby Daniels, Director of Historic Boulder, 1123 Spruce Street, spoke in support of designating
the house and property as a historic landmark.
Motion
On a motion by L. May, seconded by N. Kornblum, the Landmarks Board moved (5-0) to
forward to City Council an application to designate the house and property at 819 6`'' Street as a
local historic landmark, to be known as the Labrot House, finding that it meets the standards for
individual landmark designation in Sections 9-I1-1 and 9-11-2, B.R.C., 1981 and adopted the
staff memorandum dated August 20, 2008 including the following as findings of the board:
FINDINGS
The Landmarks Board finds, based upon the application and evidence presented that the
proposed designation application, subject to the conditions of approval, will be consistent with
the purposes and standards of the Historic Preservation Ordinance, and:
1. The proposed designation will protect, enhance, and perpetuate buildings, sites, and areas of
the City reminiscent of past eras, events, and persons important in Local, state, or national
history and providing significant examples of architectural styles of the past. (9-11-1(a),
B.R.C. 1981)
2. The proposed designation will develop and maintain appropriate settings and environments
for such buildings, sites, and areas to enhance property values, stabilize neighborhoods,
promote tourist trade and interest, and foster knowledge of the City's living heritage. (9-11-
1(a), B.R.C. 1981)
3. The proposed designation with the amended boundary draws a reasonable balance between
private property rights and the public interest in preserving the City's cultural, lustoz-ic, and
architectural heritage by ensuring that demolition of buildings and structures important to
that heritage will be carefully weighed with other alternatives. (9-11-1(b), B.R.C. 1981).
This decision is based upon the board's consideration that the designation is consistent with
Section 9-11-5(c), B.R.C. 1981.
LANDMARK DESIGNATION
B. Public hearing and consideration of an application to amend the designation of the
Boulder Depot, city of Boulder Landmark L-79-6, per Section 9-ll-9 of the Boulder
Revised Code, 1951 (HIS2008-00175).
ApplicantlOwner: City of BoulderlBoulder Jaycees
Board members were asked to reveal any ex parte contacts.
J. Spitzer visited the site, participated in email correspondence, and reviewed the project at a
Landmarks design review committee meeting.
L. Podmajersky, N. Kornblum, and L. May visited the site.
L. Podmajersky and L. May participated in DRC reviews.
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`T. 1'lass and. A. Shoemaker had no ex-parte contacts.
Staff Presentation
C. Meschuk presented the item to the board..
Applicant's Presentation
Michelle Allen, City of Boulder Housing Planner, presented the item to the board and spoke in
support of landmark designation.
Public Hearing
No one spoke to this item.
Board Discussion
L. Podmajersky noted that she found it difficult to make this decision without knowing the
surrounding context.
Motion
On a motion by T. Plass, seconded by J. Spitzer, the Landmarks Board recommended (5-0)
amendment of the landmark designation for the Boulder Depot to City Council to revoke the
existing boundary as described in Ordinance 4444, and establish a new boundary as presented in
the memorandum dated August 20, 2008. The board further recommends that the landmark be
renamed the Boulder Jaycees Depot. The board adopted the following as fmdings:
FINDINGS
The application and evidence presented in the proposed amendment of designation for the
L3oulder Depot as outlined in the staff memorandum dated August 20, 2008 is consistent with the
purposes and standards of Sections 9-11-1 and 9-11-2 of the Boulder Revised Code.
The Landmarks Board also requested. of council that in their negotiations with RTD they seek to
retain. enough land for the pavilion to be built on city property.
LANDIVIARK ALTERATION CERTIFICATE
C. Public hearing and consideration of a Landmark Alteration Certificate to demolish the
non-contributing building at 2080 Sc'' Street in the Mapleton Hill Historic District and,
in its place, construct a 3,220 sq. ft. house and attached garage per Section 9-11-18 of
the Boulder Revised Code (HIS2008-00103).
Applicant/Owner: Bill & Mary-Kay Stoehr, Architect: Ellen Burgess
Board members were asked to reveal aiay ex parte contacts.
J. Spitzer, L. Podmajersky, and N. Kornblum visited the site.
J. Spitzer also received emails regarding this item.
L. Podmajersky and N. Kornbluni participated in DRC reviews.
L. May and A. Shoemaker had no ex-parte contacts.
Staff Presentation
J. Hewat presented the item to the board.
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Applicant's Presentation
Bill Stoehr, 1641 9`'' Street, owner of property, spoke in support of the Landmark Alteration
Certificate. He expressed interest in creating a sustainable home that is fully handicapped
accessible.
Public Hearing
No one spoke to this item.
Motion
On a motion by T. Plass, seconded by N. Kornblum, the Landmarks Board approved (5-U) the
application for the proposed construction of a 3,220 sq. ft. house and attached garage at 2080 5`~'
Street as shown on plans dated August 20, 2008 finding that it meets the standards for issuance
of a Landmark Alteration Certificate per Chapter 9-11-18 of the 13oulder Revised Code, 1981
(HIS2008-00103) subject to the following conditions and adopting the staff memorandum dated
August 20, 2008 as findings of the board.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The applicant shall be responsible for constructing the house in compliance with the
approved plans dated 08.20.2008, except as modified by these conditions of approval.
2. Prior to submitting a building pcnz~it application and final issuance of the Landmark
Alteration Certificate, the applicant shall submit the following, subject to the final review
and approval of the Landmarks Design Review Committee: final architectural plans, that
include materials and colors that address the following design details: a reduction in
depth of the south deck (reducing the effect that that design element will have on the
house when viewed fiom the public way. The deck reduction is flexible in terms of what
it will entail. The deck should include a beefier pedestal to lessen the need for the
reduction in depth of the deck), details regarding retaining walls, roofing, windows,
doors, stone and stucco finish, paint colors, and solar panels to insure that the approval is
consistent with the General Design Guidelines and the Mapleton Hill Historic District
Guidelines and the intent of this approval.
L. May offered a friendly amendment that the grade on the west side of the house be continued
on a natural fall line and reinforce the solidity of the base of the building and have more
historically correct patterning of windows in the base.
T. Plass and N. Kornblum accepted L. May's friendly amendment.
This decision was based. upon the board's opinion that with the conditions listed above, the
proposed remodel and additions will be generally consistent with the conditions as specified in
Section 9-11-18(a)&(b)(1-4) B.R.C., the General Design Guidelines, and the Mapleton Flill
I~istoric District Design Guidelines.
The board recessed at 9:37 p.m. and resumed at 9:46 p.m.
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LA'V~DMARK AL'1'E12ATION CER'TIFICAT'E
D. Public hearing and consideration of a Landmark Alteration Certificate to install two-
leafwalnut doors and decorative transom light on the fa4ade of the non-contributing
property located at 2135 11th Street in the Mapleton Hill storic District per Section
9-11-18 of the Boulder Revised Cade (HIS2008-(10157).
Applicant/Owner: Scott Woodard
Board members were asked to reveal any ex parte cvntacts.
J. Spitzer, L. Podmajersky, T. Plans, and N. Kornblum visited the site.
J. Spitzer and N. Kornblum also reviewed this item at DRC.
L. May and A. Shoemaker had no ex-parte contacts.
Staff Presentation
J. Hewat presented the item to the board.
Applicant's Presentation
Scott Woodard, 182 Poor Man Road, spoke in support of approval of a Landmark Alteration
Certificate to install two-leaf walnut doors and decorative transom light on the facade of the non-
contributingproperty located at 2135 1 lth Street.
Public Hearing
No one spoke to this item.
Motion
On a motion by T. Plans, seconded by J. Spitzer, the Landmarks Board denied (5-0) the
application for the proposed doors and transom on the east elevation of the house at 2135 11```
Street as shown on the plans included in the application dated June 18, 2008 finding that they do
not meet the standards for issuance of a Landmark Altcration Certificate in Chapter 9-11-18,
B.R.C. 1981 and are inconsistent with sections 6.4 & b.5 of the General Design Guidelines and
section U of the Mapleton Hill Historic District Design Guidelines. The board adopted the staff
memorandum dated August 20, 2008 as findings for its decision.
LANDMARK ALTERATION CERTIFICATE
E. Public hearing and consideration of a Landmark Alteration Certificate to demolish the
contributing garage at 413 Spruce Street per Section 9-11-18 of the Boulder Revised
Code (I-IIS2008-00177).
Owner: Bruce & Cady Oreck, Applicant: Jim Logan Architecture
Board members were asked tv reveal any ex parte contacts.
A. Shoemaker rccused himself because the property owner has been a client of lus from time to
time.
J. Spitzer, L. Podmajersky, T. Plans, and N. Kornblum had all visited the site.
L. May revealed no cx-parte contacts.
Staff Presentation
J. Hewat presented the item to the board.
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Applicant's Presentation
Jim Logan, 973 Poplar, architect of the project, spoke in support of the Landmark Alteration
Certificate to demolish the contributing garage at 413 Spruce Street. Bruce Ureck, 203 Morning
Side Park, owner of property, spoke in support of the LAC to demolish the contributing garage at
413 Spruce Street.
Public Hearing
No one spoke to this item.
Motion
On a motion by J. Spitzer, seconded by L. May, the Landmarks Board continued (5-0) the
Landmark Alteration Certificate to demolish the contributing garage at 413 Spnice Street per
Section 9-11-18 of the Boulder Revised Code (IIIS2008-00177) to the; October 1, 2008
Landmarks Board meeting.
The board recommended that B. Oreek work with staff to determine potential relocation sites for
the garage and more dehzutive information regarding its age.
6. MATTERS FROM THE LANDMARKS BOARD, PLANNING DEPARTMENT AND
CITY ATTORNEY
A. Planning Board Calendar
Landmarks Board Members expressed that they would be available for a joint meeting with
Platming Board on October 23, 2008 and requested that it be scheduled. in the Muni Lobby or
similar venue to facilitate a less formal discussion.
In response to C. Meschuk's request, T. Plass volunteered to attend City Council's hearings of
the 3231 1 lth Street landmarking on Sept. 2, and 16, 2008. L. May mentioned that he could also
attend the hearings. L. Podmajersky also volunteered to attend on Sept. 16.
B. Window and Door Replacement Application
The board provided staff with positive feedback and continents on this application.
J. Hewat gave the board an update on the depot and the post W WII survey that staff is
conducting.
C. Update on CRC Window Test Letter response and selection of board member to act as
liaison to CRC panel.
T. Plass recommended L. May as the CRC liaison and L. May accepted. the role. J. Hewat
provided the board with a brief update on this item.
D. Update on Pops and Scrapes Committee
S. Richstone gave the board an update on Pops and. Scrapes, now known as Compatible
Development for Single Family residences.
Motion
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On a motion by J. Spitzer, seconded by L. Podmajersky, the Landmarks Board requested to
council (5-0} that two members of the Landmarks Board be included in th.e ongoing Pops and
Scrapes process for the following reasons: 1. the Landmarks Board was originally included in the
subcommittee, 2. the original chemistry and cooperation of the group was successful, 3. the
Landmarks Board deals with neighborhood character issues and individual houses and
consistently makes recommendations relating to neighborhood scale, 4. the Landmarks Board
regularly deals with bulk and mass on a residential scale as they relate to the streetscape and
alleyscape, and 5. the Landmarks Board deals with contemporary structures in historic districts
as well as contemporary additions in historic districts- not just preservation issues.
Board members expressed concern about and recommended that council look further at the
naming of the depot as Boulder Jaycee's Depot as a publicly owned historic building.
S.1Zichstone gave the board information about the Compatible Development process and
encouraged board members to attend the upcoming Sept. 10, 2008 public meeting.
T. Plass expressed concerns about the School District and bond issues and the proposed
additions/modifications to landmarked historic schools. He wanted to ensure that proactive
measures are taken to engage school districts in the entire design. process.
7. DEBRIEF MEETING/CALENDAR CHECK
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 11:32 p.m.
Approved on October 1, 2008
Respectfully submitted,
Chairperson
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