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Landmarks Board approves demolition at 3132 8th Street, citing structural problems and high repair costs
Summary
After reviewing engineering reports and cost estimates, the Boulder Landmarks Board on Jan. 8 approved demolition of the house and garage at 3132 8th Street, finding that repair would be structurally complex and financially unreasonable; approval carried 3–1.
The Boulder Landmarks Board on Jan. 8 approved an application to demolish a non‑landmarked house and a stone‑faced garage at 3132 8th Street, concluding the structures have significant structural problems and that rehabilitation would be unusually costly.
Staff found the two buildings retain historic materials and that the house’s distinctive polygonal stone veneer is a locally notable feature, but staff recommended approval of demolition under Boulder Revised Code section 9‑1‑123 because the condition and projected cost of repair render a stay inappropriate.
Why it matters: The house (circa 1920) and matching stone garage…
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