Landmarks Board unanimously backs recommendation to landmark 1004 Lincoln Place

The Boulder Landmarks Board unanimously voted July 1 to recommend that the city council designate the property at 1004 Lincoln Place as a local historic landmark.

Claire Brandt, historic preservation planner, told the board the house is an "exceptionally good example of Craftsman style architecture in Boulder," noting Craftsman details, Tudor Revival half‑timbering on the upper story and original masonry features. Staff's analysis, using the board's 1975 significance criteria and National Park Service aspects of integrity, concluded the property meets the standards for individual landmark designation under the Boulder Revised Code.

The recommendation matters because designation would provide a formal recognition of the property's architectural and historical significance and enable access to preservation resources. Brandt said the house was surveyed in 1990 and 2001 and is a contributing feature of the previously identified University Hill historic neighborhood. She said the next formal step is a public hearing before city council, which the board asked staff to schedule within 100 days.

Owner Valerie Stoaiva, who spoke under oath, said she has enjoyed learning her home's history and is "seeking landmark status for my family home, 1004 Lincoln Place." Preservation advocates also spoke in favor. Tim Plass, executive director of Historic Boulder, urged the board to forward the nomination to council, and neighborhood resident Catherine Barth described the home's distinctive corner porch and encouraged designation.

Board members highlighted the house's detailed craftsmanship and long stewardship by the Stoever family. Member John Decker moved that the board recommend the property be designated as an individual landmark and adopt the staff memorandum as the board's findings; Michael Ray seconded. The motion passed on a unanimous roll call (Michael Ray — aye; John Decker — aye; Alex Weinheimer — aye; Chelsea Castellano — aye; Renee Globick — aye).

Under the process explained at the hearing, council is the final decision maker; the owner may appeal a council decision within the statutory appeal window. Claire Brandt said, if council approves, staff will work on a plaque and the administrative steps to finalize the designation.

The Landmarks Board record for the hearing will be available in the city records archive within 28 days and the council hearing will be scheduled within the 100‑day window identified at the meeting.