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Marcy (staff member) and Claire Brandt, historic preservation planner, summarized code and administrative updates that took effect earlier in the year. Staff said a council‑approved code amendment and accompanying administrative rule expanded the scope of work that staff may review without sending applications to the Landmarks Design Review Committee (LDRC). The changes also extended the initial review period for LACs and nondesignated demolition reviews from 14 to 21 days and extended approvals from six months to one year, staff said.

Staff presented early results: through the first four months of 2025 the department received 62 LAC applications compared with 45 during the same period in 2024, a 35% increase. At the same time staff reported that 60% of LACs are now reviewed at staff level (compared with about 33% previously) and that the LDRC’s share of cases has fallen from 67% to 39%. LDRC meetings were held 21% less often year‑to‑date and about 17 cases that previously would have gone to LDRC were resolved at staff level, a shift staff estimated saved roughly nine hours of volunteer review time per committee rotation. Staff said the average time to complete the initial review is now seven days.

Board members discussed scheduling and predictability for LDRC rotations and suggested continued adjustments to balance volunteer availability, design review value, and applicants’ expectations. Chelsea Castellano, Landmarks Board member, recommended right‑sizing staff presentations so straightforward projects require less presentation time while preserving robust presentations for complex cases. John Decker said the revised process has moved more straightforward work to staff while preserving LDRC’s collaborative design review role.

On governance matters the board nominated and voted to appoint leadership for the next term. Abby Daniels opened nominations and nominated Renee Golobek for chair; John Decker moved to nominate Golobek and Michael Rave seconded the motion. The board recorded a unanimous vote in favor. Renee Golobek will assume the chair role beginning with the June 4 meeting. The board then nominated Michael Rave for vice chair; Renee moved, John seconded, and the board again voted unanimously to appoint him.

Staff said they will continue to monitor the new procedures and provide periodic updates; they also noted ongoing work to migrate applications to a direct‑apply online system and to refine staff review workflows for types such as state historic tax‑credit applications that require additional paperwork.

Board members and staff agreed to revisit scheduling and agenda‑management practices in subsequent check‑ins and at future retreats to seek a predictable pattern that balances committee usefulness with volunteer time commitments.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","5-7-25 Landmarks Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Board members and staff reviewed recent code and administrative changes that shifted many Landmark Alteration Certificate reviews to staff, reducing volunteer time and meeting frequency; the board also nominated Renee Golobek as chair and Michael Rave as vice chair.","taxTitle","Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado","taxId",3386,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6564050,"Boulder Landmarks Board unanimously recommends designation of 'Orchard House' at 3375 Sixteenth Street",1925,1208725,3134655,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3306586-675907661c040399c05cce90bafb5d4a&start=1208&end=3134","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3306586-675907661c040399c05cce90bafb5d4a/thumbnail_1208725.jpg","/articles/6564050/Boulder/Boulder-County/Colorado/Boulder-Landmarks-Board-unanimously-recommends-designation-of-Orchard-House-at-3375-Sixteenth-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6564050-b8189dba5f804c0c5b0f9845d2b4a5d6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771099504&Signature=Sl62miOXGGd6j17iSBrShiHl~lJ2-slmGLHq6V2aRCJttxcxYGN9WlDjL4-kcTT8uN~ONRzpiQYm79UIgFOGSflksnE-uYp4URFO9Q3CsB2wBdJkejU47iJj82WtZPktU2qlsNijuxnqmtNOvdT7Jeah33QfL2Ltg4KqZBB6qGu7HQJZK15GsI3cOqF7SmdGeivy8Sbf4VTufYkAyRG5ZhLYRwWFCgcqHUUToukW7L8wYubF3diE8h4hATkfyLLmyT9BlCdtz13we43JMLXUbU57-d6CiYO91xRIj0xxCro5IBFFxlzf3Cg~4XbmS5-FML31lKUTVp7DaJQS9ZEgxA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Boulder Landmarks Board on May 7 voted unanimously to recommend that City Council designate the property at 3375 Sixteenth Street as a local historic landmark, finding the bungalow meets the criteria in sections 9-11-1 and 9-11-2 of the Boulder Revised Code.

Staff presented the nomination and recommended designation, describing the building as a one-and-a-half–story Craftsman bungalow with a full-width recessed porch, exposed rafter tails, a central shed dormer and character-defining porch posts and trim. Claire Brandt, historic preservation planner, told the board the house retains a high degree of historic integrity and that documentary evidence and family photographs suggest construction around 1917, though county records list 1925. Brandt said the property’s rural setting, mature trees and gravel driveway also reflect its origin as part of early orchard and truck-garden land in what is now the West Hawthorn neighborhood.

The owners applied for designation on Dec. 20, 2024; staff noted a concurrent Landmark Alteration Certificate (LAC) and pre‑application review for a rear addition and dormer. Brandt said that designation can offer certain floodplain-related exceptions for substantial improvements and that staff recommends the boundary follow the current property lines. The staff report proposes the name “Orchard House” to recognize the property’s agricultural origins.

Sedra Burstein, the applicant, spoke in support of designation and described family‑ and neighborhood‑held memories tied to the house, saying the owners “fell in love with” the building’s historic character and view themselves as stewards who want to preserve its stories for future generations. Members of Historic Boulder and neighborhood residents also spoke in favor during public comment; several speakers urged continued attention to other city‑owned park landmarks and to follow‑through on conservation recommendations.

Board discussion emphasized the house’s architectural and contextual significance as a remnant of North Boulder’s orchard and small‑farm past. John Decker, Landmarks Board member, said the property “speaks very directly to the kind of history of what North Boulder … used to be,” and other members praised the applicant’s commitment to stewardship.

John Decker moved that the board adopt the staff memorandum and recommend designation; the motion was seconded by Michael Rave. On a roll-call vote the board recorded five ayes (Chelsea Castellano, John Decker, Michael Rave, Renee Golobek and Abby Daniels), fulfilling the code’s three‑member affirmative threshold. The board will forward its recommendation to City Council; staff said City Council will hold an initial consent hearing and a subsequent public hearing within 100 days.

The designation, if approved by City Council, will be recorded with the finding that the property is an important example of Boulder’s historic architecture and landscape and is eligible under the cited sections of the Boulder Revised Code. Staff will coordinate scheduling with the applicants and council to set hearing dates.","The Boulder Landmarks Board voted unanimously May 7 to recommend that City Council designate 3375 Sixteenth Street — proposed to be known as the Orchard House — as a local historic landmark, citing its Craftsman-bungalow architecture and ties to early orchard-era families.","actionData","errors"]

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Boulder Landmarks Board reviews process changes and LDRC workload; appoints chair and vice chair

Boulder Landmarks Board unanimously recommends designation of 'Orchard House' at 3375 Sixteenth Street