2 - Draft Minutes - Landmarks - April 1, 2009
CITY OF BOULDER
LANDMARKS BOARD
April 1, 2009
1777 Broadway, Council Chambers Room
6 p.m.
The following are the action minutes of the April 1, 2009 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.bouldeMiandeveloy.net.
BOARD MEMBERS:
Leonard May
Elizabeth Payton
Tim Plass, Chair
Lisa Podmajersky
John Spitzer
*K.C. Becker *Planning Board representative without a vote
STAFF MEMBERS:
Debra Kalish, Assistant City Attorney
James Hewat, Historic Preservation Planner
Chris Meschuk, Historic Preservation Planner
1. CALL TO ORDER
The roll having been called, Chair T. Plass declared a quorum at 6:07 p.m. and the
following business was conducted.
2. SWEARING IN OF BOARD MEMBER
L. Payton was sworn in prior to the meeting by the City Clerk.
3. ELECTION OF CHAIR & VICE CHAIR
On a motion by L. Podmajersky, seconded by J. Spitzer, the board voted (5-0) to appoint
T. Plass as the Chair of the Landmarks Board.
On a motion by T. Plass, seconded by J. Spitzer, the board voted (5-0) to appoint L. May as
the Vice-Chair of the Landmarks Board.
4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by L. May, seconded by J. Spitzer, the Landmarks Board approved (4-0, E.
Payton reeused) the minutes of the March 4, 2009 board meeting.
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6. DISCUSSION OF LANDMARK ALTERATION AND DEMOLITION
APPLICATIONS ISSUED AND PENDING
Pending stay-of-demolition for 607 Forest Avenue expires April 15, 2009.
7. ACTION ITEMS
LANDMARK DESIGNATION:
A. Consideration of initiation of local landmark designation for the property at 607 Forest
Avenue, per Section 9-11-3 of the Boulder Revised Code, 1981 (HIS2008-00234). Owners:
John & Lisa Goodson, Applicant: Landmarks Board.
C. Meschuk presented the item to the board.
Property Owner's Presentation
John Goodson, 607 Forest Avenue, property owner, spoke in opposition to initiating landmark
designation.
Public Hearing
Larry Bingham, 3235 6th Street, neighbor, spoke in support of initiating landmark designation.
Hunter Wright, 1123 Spruce Street, Historic Boulder, stated Historic Boulder's position in
support of staff's recommendation not to initiate landmark designation on the property.
Beverly Potter, 3201 11th Street, neighbor, spoke in support of initiating landmark designation.
Ann Fitzsimmons, 3233 5t" Street, neighbor, spoke in opposition to initiating landmark
designation.
Steve Remmert, 1545 Sunset Blvd., realtor, spoke in opposition to initiating landmark
designation in that the building is not of historic or architectural significance.
Graham Hubnir, 1117 Mapleton Avenue, friend of property owner, spoke in opposition to
initiating landmark designation.
Kay Bingham, 3235 6th Street, neighbor, spoke in support of initiating landmark designation
on the basis of environmental significance of the property.
Motion
No action was taken to initiate landmark designation. However, the board requested that Historic
American Building Record photographic documentation occur on the property prior to
demolition.
J. Spitzer also suggested that perhaps a plaque commemorating Brownlee Guyer could be
installed on or near the property.
L. Podmajersky expressed concern that the property owner exercise good judgment in
constructing a house that is compatible with the neighborhood and respects the current house.
8. MATTERS FROM THE LANDMARKS BOARD, PLANNING DEPARTMENT AND
CITY ATTORNEY
A. Update Memo
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B. Budget Update
C. Planning Board calendar
D. Landmarks Board spring retreat
9. DEBRIEF MEETING/CALENDAR CHECK
10. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
Approved on May ti, 2009
Respectfully submittecl,
Chairperson
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