Minutes - Landmarks - March 4, 2009 CITY OF BOULDER
LANDMARKS BOARD
March 4, 2009
1777 Broadway, Council Chambers Room
5 p.m.
The following are the action minutes of the March 4, 2009 city of Boulder Landmazks Board
meeting. A digital recording and a permanent set of these minutes (maintained for a period of
seven yeazs) are retained in Central Records (telephone: 303-441-3043). You may also listen to
the recording on-line at: www.bouldemlandevelop.net.
BOARD MEMBERS:
Nancy Kornblum
Leonard May, arrived at the meeting at 5:21 p.m.
Tim Plass, Chair
Lisa Podmajersky
John Spitzer
*K.C. Becker *Planning Board representative without a vote, arrived at the meeting at 5:39
p.m.
STAFF MEMBERS:
Debra Kalish, Assistant City Attorney
David Driskell, Deputy Director of Community Planning
Julie Johnson, Open Space and Mountain Pazk's Cultural Resource Program Coordinator
Delani Wheeler, Open Space and Mountain Park's Central Services Division Manager
James Hewat, Historic Preservation Planner
Chris Meschuk, Historic Preservation Planner
Juliet Bonnell, Administrative Specialist
1. CALL TO ORDER
The roll having been called, Chair T. Plass declared a quorum at 5:14 p.m. and the
following business was conducted.
2. PRESENTATION BY JULIE JOHNSON OF OPEN SPACE AND MOUNTAIN
PARKS (OSMP) ON CULTURAL RESOURCES ON OSMP OWNED LANDS
Julie Johnson and Delani Wheeler presented information and answered the board's
questions about the cultural resources on OSMP lands. J. Johnson suggested ways for the
Landmarks Board as well as the general public to get involved in the protection of OSMP
lands' cultural resources.
The Landmarks Board agreed to write a letter of support for an OSMP grant request to
initiate a current cultural resource inventory.
The board encouraged OSMP to landmark and ensure permanent protection for the cultural
resources on OSMP lands.
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The Landmarks Board expressed interest in a field trip to see OSMP's cultural resources
sometime in May.
3. RECESS FOR DINNER, 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
The board recessed at 6:12 p.m. and resumed at 6:34 p.m.
T. Plass recognized and thanked N. Kornblum for her 5 years of service on the Landmarks
Board.
4. REVIEW OF MINUTES FROM THE February 4, 2009 LANDMARKS BOARD
MEETING
On a motion by J. Spitzer, seconded by N. Kornblum, the Landmarks Board approved (5-0) the
minutes of the February 4, 2009 board meeting.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
No one spoke under public participation.
6. DISCUSSION OF LANDMARK ALTERATION AND DEMOLITION
APPLICATIONS ISSUED AND PENDING
Pending stay-of-demolition for 607 Forest Avenue expires April 15, 2009.
C. Meschuk noted that tonight is the Landmazks Boazd's final opportunity to make a motion to
schedule an initiation hearing for this property for the board's next meeting.
Motion
On a motion by J. Spitzer, seconded by L. May, the Landmarks Board (3-2, N. Kornblum and
L. Podmajersky opposed) directed staff to hold an initiation hearing before the stay-of-
demolition expires on April 15, 2009 for the property located on 607 Forest Avenue.
N. Kornblum opposed the motion because she felt that staff time and resources would be better
used on other projects.
7. ACTION ITEMS
T. Plass held a procedural hearing to determine whether it was appropriate to continue Item 7C
to a future meeting as requested by the applicant.
D. Kalish suggested that the applicant be given the opportunity to address the boazd and explain
the reasons behind the request for a continuance and then allow for a public hearing. She
emphasized that the board has the ability to continue the item or require it to be heard as has
been scheduled.
J. Hewat provided the board with background information about the project.
E. Byrne, attorney representing the applicant, presented the applicant's reasons for requesting a
continuance.
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Public Hearing regarding the continuance of 1507 Pine Street
Marion Armstrong, 1519 Pine Street Unit 2, spoke in support of hearing the item tonight
because this item has been postponed several times already.
Brendan Watts, neighbor, requested that no continuance be granted because the applicant has
had plenty of time to gather neighborhood feedback. Continuing this item would be an
inconvenience to members of the public that wish to weigh in on this issue.
Bonnie Gossmer, 1514 Pine Street, neighbor, spoke in support of having the meeting at a time
when neighbors interested in or concerned about the project have the opportunity to make their
opinions heard.
On a motion by J. Spitzer, seconded by T. Plass, the Landmarks Board (4-1, L. Podmajersky
opposed) did not grant the applicant's request for a continuance and required that Item 7C be
heard during tonight's meeting.
T. Plass asked if the applicant wished to withdraw the application.
The applicant did not withdraw the application at this time because he wished to hear the
public's thoughts during the public hearing.
A. Public hearing and consideration of a Landmark Alteration Certificate to remove eastern
portion (approximately 204 sq. ft.) of the 421 sq. ft. contributing garage located at 702 Spruce
Street in the Mapleton Hill Historic District, per section 9-11-18 of the BRC (HIS2008-00246).
Applicant: Melton Construction. Owners: Ed & Marjorie Brentari
Board members were asked to reveal any ex parte contacts they may have had on this item.
T. Plass, L. Podmajersky and J. Spitzer heard this item at a landmarks design review
committee meeting and made a site visit.
L. May and N. Kornblum heard this item at a landmarks design review committee meeting.
K. Becker revealed no ex-parte contacts.
Staff Presentation
J. Hewat presented the item to the board.
Applicant's Presentation
Tony Mitchell, 5075 Chaparral Court, Melton Construction, spoke in support of issuance of a
Landmark Alteration Certificate to remove the eastern portion of the contributing garage at 702
Spruce Street.
Public Hearing
No one spoke to this item.
Motion
On a motion by J. Spitzer, seconded by N. Kornblum, the Landmarks Board approved with the
conditions below (4-1, L. May opposed) the request for a Landmark Alteration Certificate to
remove the eastern 204 sq. ft. of the garage at 702 Spruce Street in that the proposed treatment is
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generally consistent with the conditions as specified in Section 9-11-18(a)&(b)(1-4) of the
historic preservation ordinance, subject to the conditions below, and adopted the staff
memorandum dated 3.4.2009 as findings of the board.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
Prior to submitting a building permit application and final issuance of the Landmark Alteration
Certificate the Applicant shall be responsible to:
1. Accurately document the portion of the garage to be removed with black and white
photography and measured drawings in order to provide for the possibility of
reconstructing this feature in the future, subject to the final review and approval of the
staff.
2. Submit details regarding the removal of the eastern portion of the building, plans for
constructing a new east wall, and details as to how the remaining building will be
stabilized and preserved, subject to the final review and approval of the staff.
3. Submit fence details designed to align the new fence with the existing fence on the west
side for staff to review.
T. Plass offered a friendly amendment that the motion reference all of Section 9-11-18, without
specifically referencing sections (a) and (b). J. Spitzer and N. Kornblum accepted the friendly
amendment.
L. May felt that a compromise could be reached that would not require the demolition of the
eastern portion of this garage.
B. Public hearing and consideration of a Landmark Alteration Certificate to construct a
two-story, 1,500 sq. ft. addition at the rear of the 1,100 sq. ft. contributing house located at 527
Marine Street in the Highland Lawn Historic District per section 9-11-18 of the BRC. (HIS2008-
00286). Applicant: David Waugh, architect. Owners: Maude Babington & Heidi Weckwert
Board members were asked to reveal any ex parte contacts they may have had on this item.
T. Plass and L. Podmajersky made a site visit and heazd this item at a landmarks design review
committee meeting.
J. Spitzer and N. Kornblum made a site visit.
K. Becker and L. May revealed no ex-parte contacts.
Staff Presentation
J. Hewat presented the item to the board.
Applicant's Presentation
Maude Babington and Heidi Weckwert, 527 Marine Street, owners of the project and their
architect, David Waugh, spoke in support of issuance of the requested LAC.
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Public Hearing
Peter Freymuth, 559 and 551 Marine Street, neighbor, spoke in support of the project.
Henry Vellandi, 542 Marine Street, neighbor, spoke in support of the project and felt that it
fully complied with the Highland Lawn Design Guidelines.
Motion
On a motion by T. Plass, seconded by N. Kornblum, the Landmarks Board approved (5-0) the
application for the proposed reconstruction of the front porch and construction of a 1,500 sq. ft.
addition to the rear of the contributing house at 527 Marine Street, as shown on plans dated
November 10, 2008, finding that it meets the standards for issuance of a Landmark Alteration
Certificate in Chapter 9-11-18, B.R.C. 1981, subject to the conditions below and adopted the
staff memorandum dated 3.4.2009 as findings of the board.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The Applicant shall be responsible for constructing the rehabilitation and addition in
compliance with the approved plans dated November 10, 2008, 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 staff final architectural plans, that include materials and colors
that address the following design details: windows, doors, roofing, siding material and
paint color as well as a detailed landscaping plan to insure that the approval is consistent
with the Highland Lawn Historic District Design Guidelines & the General Design
Guidelines and the intent of this approval.
3. That the porch be reconstructed as closely as possible to the way it is shown in historic
photographs with the exception of the side loading stairs which are now front-loading.
4. That a connection between the historic house and the addition be considered and explored
further at a design review committee meeting.
5. That the windows on the west side of the historic structure remain in their current
locations.
C. Public hearing and consideration of a Landmazk Alteration Certificate to rehabilitate and
construct atwo-story, 5,000 sq. ft. reaz and side addition to the landmarked Temple-Bowron
House at 1507 Pine Street, per Section 9-11-18 of the Boulder Revised Code. Because the height
of the reconstructed tower will exceed 35' review of the application is required per 9-7-7(b) of
the BRC (HIS2009-00019). Applicant: Craig Bundy, Architect, Owner: Clifford 1. Neuman
E. Byrne, on behalf of applicant Cliff Neuman, withdrew the application prior to the beginning
of the hearing.
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T. Plass thanked the public for their presence and intended participation on Item 7C and
expressed the board's interest in hearing their opinions.
8. MATTERS FROM THE LANDMARKS BOARD, PLANNING DEPARTMENT AND
CITY ATTORNEY
A. Update Memo
C. Meschuk requested that at least one Landmarks Board member be present at next Tuesday's
City Council meeting to discuss 1918 '/z Pearl Street.
J. Hewat reminded the board that May is preservation month. He mentioned that he will be
sending the board information about Historic Preservation Award nominations.
B. Planning Board Calendar
9. DEBRIEF MEETING/CALENDAR CHECK
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:23 p.m.
Approved on April 1, 2009.
Respectfully submitted,
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Chairpers i
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