Historic Preservation Board Meeting July 8, 2026

The Golden Historic Preservation Board met on July 8, 2026, at 6:30 PM at City Hall. The board approved the agenda and previous minutes, heard no public comment on non-agenda items, and conducted a regular agenda item regarding exterior changes at 412 18th Street. The board also received updates on the 612 10th Street demolition case (HPB 26-01) and the Past Forward project. The meeting adjourned at 7:17 PM.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of Agenda (July 8, 2026): Moved by Cook, seconded by Kalbfell, passed 5-0.
• Approval of Minutes (June 10, 2026): Moved by Kalbfell, seconded by Sniff, passed 5-0.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No public comments were made during the designated period for non-agenda items.
• During the regular agenda item, public comment was opened and closed with no speakers.

Discussion Items

• HPB 26-04 – Certificate of Appropriateness for 412 18th Street (Exterior Changes): Staff presented the case, noting the owner had made changes (painted brick, new porch, windows, doors) without prior COA approval. Owner Ann Lenane explained she was unaware the property (a 1968 non-contributing ranch) was in the East Street Historic District and apologized. She stated the porch was added for safety and the brick was painted for aesthetic reasons. The board discussed the irreversible nature of painting brick and the porch cover’s incompatibility with the ranch style. They noted that windows and doors were reversible and acceptable.
• Other Matters – HPB 26-01 Update (612 10th Street, Schall Residence): Staff reported that the ad hoc committee is exploring relocation options. A demolition stay expires next month. An editorial is being placed in local media to seek a relocation partner. A consultant is assessing feasibility and historic significance. The board will receive further updates in August.
• Other Matters – Past Forward Update: Staff is recruiting a focus group of former board members, planning commissioners, and historic property owners to discuss the board’s authority and zoning powers. The goal is to present options to city council in September.
• Staff Updates: Reminder of new board member CIRSA training on August 24, 2026, at 5:30 PM (recording available).

Note on Discrepancy: The agenda for HPB 26-04 correctly identifies the item as a review of exterior changes (porch, painted brick) at 412 18th Street. The minutes erroneously describe it as “a demolition and new accessory garage structure,” which is a copy-paste error from a previous meeting’s agenda (HPB 26-03). The transcript confirms the actual topic was the exterior changes as listed in the agenda.

Key Outcomes

• HPB 26-04 – Vote: Moved by Cook, seconded by Sniff, the board voted 5-0 to deny the Certificate of Appropriateness with the following non-binding recommendations (the work had already been completed):
  1. Remove the porch covering (the new stoop is acceptable).
  2. Set back the planned front fence from the front façade.
  3. Use black aluminum or a brick/wood fence material to match the house façade.
  4. Note that painting the brick is not in keeping with the original façade and is not recommended.
  5. The new windows and garage door are acceptable.
  6. Do not remove the sidelight from the front door.
• HPB 26-01: No vote; ongoing relocation efforts continue.
• Past Forward: Focus group recruitment ongoing; study session with city council anticipated in early September.