04-08-26 Landmarks Board Meeting

The City of Boulder Landmarks Board held a meeting on April 8, 2026, focusing primarily on historic preservation and landmark alteration certificate (LAC) applications. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a landmark alteration certificate for a new approximately 800 square foot accessory building at 409 Mountain View Road, with conditions related to material revisions and design details. The board also reviewed and conditionally approved applications to relocate two historic buildings, the Chestnut House at 2106 Arapahoe Avenue and the Arapaho House, as part of a larger redevelopment project by Naropa University. The meeting included detailed staff presentations, applicant discussions, public comments, and board deliberations emphasizing preservation standards, design compatibility, and site integration. Additionally, the board discussed the scheduling and rotation of the Landmarks Design Review Committee (LDRC) members to improve volunteer participation and meeting efficiency. No direct contract awards or budget allocations were reported, but the meeting addressed policy and procedural aspects that could influence future preservation-related procurement and project reviews.