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Board approves addition at 220 Teocalli after split vote over south elevation glazing
Summary
The Town of Crested Butte BOZAR approved exterior additions to the Windham property at 220 Teocalli Ave on March 31, 2026 with conditions on utilities, snow storage and materials; two members opposed parts of the south elevation glazing as excessively dissimilar under the guidelines.
The Town of Crested Butte Board of Zoning and Architectural Review approved architectural appropriateness for additions to the single-family residence at 220 Teocalli Avenue on March 31, 2026 following debate over south elevation glazing.
Earley, a town planner, told the board the application from Windham 4 Interest, LTD meets zoning requirements, increases on-site snow storage to meet the required 33 percent, and qualifies under Section 16-14-190 for the limited demolition of an existing deck and a small portion of roof. Staff asked that the final site plan show confirmation of trees to remain and existing and proposed utilities and noted that lighting fixtures and any changes to landscaping or trees will require Chair review.
Applicant representative Jennifer Barvitski said the proposed addition would be located at the rear of the house over an existing second-floor deck and described a desire to include a tri-fold door to open the interior to the backyard while retaining a single-use door for daily access: "They would love to have the ability to open up the interior to the back yard with a tri fold door. They would also like to have a single door because certain times of the year the tri fold would not be used. The single door would be used daily."
Board members discussed mass, scale, materials and openings. Schmidt said the south elevation appeared "excessively dissimilar" to neighboring structures and raised concerns about glazing density; Spann Labato opposed the window-to-wall balance. A straw vote on the proposed glazing found Davol, Batchman Dourson, Veit and Anderson in support and Spann Labato and Schmidt opposed.
The Board adopted findings that the additions would not appear excessively dissimilar and that the proposal complies with Guidelines cited in the staff report (including GL 4.25–4.83) subject to these conditions: final landscape plan for Chair review if changed during construction; inclusion of existing and proposed utilities on plans; assessment of water and sewer lines for reuse; year-round accessible parking; review of lighting fixtures by the BOZAR Chair to ensure compliance with GL 2.37–2.40; on-site snow storage or removal (snow may not be placed in Town rights-of-way); and construction per approved plans on file. If approved, the decision is valid for one year with administrative extensions up to three years.
Davol moved approval of architectural appropriateness and Anderson seconded. The motion passed with Davol, Batchman Dourson, Veit and Anderson voting in favor and Spann Labato and Schmidt opposed. The board did not adopt any additional amendments to the plans during the meeting.
