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Boulder Landmarks Board declines landmarking of St. Aidan's; stay of demolition remains until March 19
Summary
The Boulder Landmarks Board voted unanimously March 12 not to initiate landmark designation for St. Aidan's Episcopal Church at 2425 Colorado Avenue, leaving a stay of demolition in place until March 19; staff and members debated preservation criteria against the congregation's stated financial needs.
The Boulder Landmarks Board voted unanimously March 12 not to initiate landmark designation for St. Aidan's Episcopal Church at 2425 Colorado Avenue, leaving a stay of demolition in place until the stay expires on March 19.
Staff had recommended against initiating designation over the owner's objection, citing limited staff resources, the applicants' redevelopment timeline and the prospect of future discretionary review that would allow a fuller public process, Marcy Gerwing, principal planner in Planning and Development Services, told the board.
"Staff recommends that the Landmarks Board not initiate landmark designation for the property at 2425 Colorado Avenue for the following reasons," Gerwing said, adding that the applicants had represented the demolition request was exploratory and that preservation might still be achieved during a later…
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