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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8 - Update Memo September 3`d, 2008 TO: Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board FROM: James Hewat, Chris Meschuk SUBJECT: Update Memo Revisions to Penalties for Historic Preservation Violations The City Attorney's Oftice (CAO) is revising the approach developed by staff to provide: 1. criminal penalties -exploring the possibility of levying fines per day for historic preservation vivlativns e.g. Maximum fine of $5000 x number of days a project is in violation; 2. Developing an "administrative process" through which nvn-criminal penalties, such as "no build" provisions, can be imposed by a judge acting as an "administrative officer". The CAO estimates a draft of revisions to the criminal penalties will be ready in September and that a draft administrative process will be complete in October. Based upon this timeline, we anticipate that the revisions will be reviewed at the December 3rd, 2008 Landmarks Board meeting. Residential green building code additions and remodels (Green Points revisions} Memo in packet Boulder Transit Village Concept Plan Update at Meeting Post WW II Residential Survey Preliminary context in packet, review for discussion at meeting. National Register nomination for individual listing of Arnett-Fullen House. Memo in Packet Depot Move Update at Meeting Valmont Butte Staff is working on a Historic Structure Assessment grant application from the State Historical Fund to undertake a comprehensive condition assessment of the Valmont Mill. New and Pending Land Use Review Applications See attached. Planning Board Calendar See attached. Stay-of-Demolition Status Summary, October 1st, 2008 Date Date of Stay Date of Address Construction Im osed Ex iration Current Status 955 Broadway c.1906-1940 9/3/2008 01/19/2009 No progress to report Avenue Landmark Applications Update: • 900 28`~ Street, Green Shield Building landmark designation application submitted 9/9/08 as a condition of Site Review approval. • 301 S Kalmia Avenue, landmark designation application submitted 9/ 4 /08 as a condition of Annexation & Site Review approval. • 800 Arapahoe Avenue: Awaiting City Council review pending a subdivision application. fending grant contract from the State. Continuance by board expires October 31. • 1215 Cedar Street -Washington School: Postponed pending resolution of site planning issues. Continued until December 1, 2008. • 1777 Broadway Municipal Building Landmark Initiation (Initiation hearing by City Council, TBD) • September 2, 3231 11~' Street, first reading • October 7: 4051 Broadway Landmarking second reading (public hearing) • November 5: Willard House, 125 Bellevue Drive, Landmarks Board Review Pre-Application Comments for 952 .Arapahoe Avenue The one and one-half story frame building at 952 Arapahoe Avenue appears to have been constructed vn association with the Boulder City Brewery (later Crystal Springs Brewery) established just southeast of the house in 1875. Research is inconclusive as to the exact date of construction of the house, however, it is shown on the 1895 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map of Boulder and identified as a "dwelling". A photograph of the house taken by "Rocky Mountain Joe" Sturtevant is thought to date from 1890. It is quite possible that the building functioned for a time as housing for the brewery prior to its closing in 1916 with the advent of prohibition. Stylistically, the building is somewhat unusual for Boulder with its elongated "salt box" roof form and steel casement windows. Photographs as late as 1929, show the house to feature an ornate Queen Anne porch on the east face of the building. The porch was removed prior to 1949. Subsequent changes to the building including window replacement and an addition to the south elevation have also occurred. In March of 2006, an application to demolish the house was reviewed and approved by the Landmarks design review committee (ldre). Their decision to allow for the demolition was based upon the ldre's opinion that the building's historic architectural integrity had been compromised by non-historic alterations. The Landmarks demolition approval expired in September of 2006. While the building has experienced a number of non-historic alterations over the years, its historic form is largely intact. There is also evidence to suggest the building dates very early in Boulder's history and its association with the brewery may be of significance. For these reasons, a condition of discretionary review approval may include a requirement that an application to designate the building as an individual landmark be submitted for review. This application would allow time for staff to more thoroughly research and assess the property and a make a recommendation as to whether landmarking might be appropriate. The submission of a landmark application would be consistent with policy 2.33 Preservation of Historic and Cultural Resources of the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan. If discretionary review for the property is planned, staff recommends that an application be submitted as soon as possible so that a designation hearing can be scheduled. This will allow the Landmarks Board to review staff's recommendation as to whether or not the building should be Iandmarked. If the Board makes a recommendation that the building should be landmarked, it can then be reviewed in the context of the larger re-development of the property and subsequent Planning Board review will include the Landmark Board's comments and recommendations. Please note that the historic preservation ordinance (9- 11-5(a)) states that once a completed application made by the property owner is received, a public hearing must be heard by the Landmarks Board between 60 & 120 days of the application date. Please contact James Hewat at 303.441.3207 if you have questions, or need more information regarding this matter. September 15, 2008 Site Review Comments for the Odd Fellows Temple 1541-45 Pearl Street LUR2008-00066 The Romanesque-Revival Odd Fellows Temple at 1541-45 Pearl Street was constructed in 1899 for the International Order of Odd Fellows, one of the oldest fraternal groups in the United States. Located at the east end of the Downtown Historic District (designated in 1999), the building is considered a contributing resource to the area and is likely also eligible for individual listing in the National Register of Historic Places. The building is one of the Boulder's more notable historic buildings and its continued preservation is important to the heritage of the city. As the property is contributing to the historic district and therefore protected under Boulder's historic preservation ordinance, there are no recommended historic preservation conditions of Site Review approval, per policy 2.33 Preservation of Historic and Cultural Resources of the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan. Submitted plans for the construction of the elevator tower at the north (rear) elevation were reviewed earlier this year by the Landmarks design review committee. The committee considered the proposed addition modest in scale and impact, consistent with the historic preservation ordinance and applicable design guidelines, and necessary to present day functionality (including universal access) for the building. For these reasons approval for the addition was granted by the committee. If you have questions regarding this matter, please call James Hewat at 303.441.3207.