Agenda
Historic & Architectural Review Commission
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 @ 5:30 PM
Hybrid/Rebekah Hall, 113 W Columbia Ave
MEETING INFORMATION
This meeting will be held as a hybrid meeting. Unanticipated technological issues that prevent a meeting from being held as a hybrid meeting will not be grounds for cancelling the meeting. The public may attend the meeting in person at Rebekah Hall or online by clicking HERE. Or join by phone at 1-301-715-8592 or 1-253-215-8782; Meeting ID: 812 9136 3866; Passcode: 440860. The meeting will also be live streamed on YouTube. Materials distributed after packet publication can be accessed in the Document Center.
The purpose of HARC is to preserve, maintain, and enhance the historic character, scale, architectural integrity, and cultural resources of the Town and the Telluride Historic Landmark District.
I. CALL TO ORDER (5:30 PM)
II. SITE WALK
3:00 PM Site Walk at 860 Black Bear Rd. (Shandoka Lot)
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. HARC Chair Meeting Minutes dated 07/15/2026
2. HARC Meeting Minutes dated 07/15/2026
IV. STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS
V. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Remote participants:
- "Raise Your Hand" during the meeting to indicate you would like to provide public comment.
- When meeting audio is joined via computer, "raise your hand" is found by clicking "Meeting Participants"
- When meeting audio is joined via telephone, dial *9 (star nine) on your keypad to "raise your hand"
- The HARC Chairperson will call on members of the public with "hands raised" one at a time
- Participants are muted until called upon
VI. WORK SESSION
1. PROJECT TITLE: 335 W Colorado - County/Town Facilities Work Session 2 (This is the second HARC Work Session on this project; the first HARC Work Session occurred on May 21, 2025.)
SUMMARY: Consideration of an application for a Work Session on proposed new construction, shed repositioning, and shed relocation, pursuant to LUC 5-201.C.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 1, 3, 5, 13, and 15, Block 1, Town of Telluride
ADDRESS: 335 W Colorado Avenue
ZONE DISTRICT: Historic Commercial
OWNERS/APPLICANT: San Miguel County
APPLICANT: HOK and CCA Architects
STAFF MEMBER: Kristen Clothier, Historic Preservation and Planning Director
DESIGN GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS: 2024 Edition
VII. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
1. PROJECT TITLE: Shandoka Lot Redevelopment Project – Preliminary Large Scale – Buildings 1 and 2
SUMMARY: Consideration of a Preliminary Large Scale application for new construction outside of the THLD that will contain more than five thousand (5,000) square feet of floor area, pursuant to LUC 7-203.B.2.a.1.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot L Backman Village Accord to Plat Bk 1 Pg 328 and Replat 1 30 96 Bk 1 Pg 1991 of Lots J and L Dedication Bk 483 P733 Cont 4.07 Ac
ADDRESS: 860 Black Bear Rd (Shandoka Lot)
ZONE DISTRICT: Accommodations 2
OWNERS/APPLICANT: Town of Telluride
APPLICANT: Design Workshop
STAFF MEMBER: Kristen Clothier, Historic Preservation and Planning Director
DESIGN GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS: 2024 Edition
2. PROJECT TITLE: Shandoka Lot Redevelopment Project – Preliminary Large Scale – Buildings 3 and 4
SUMMARY: Consideration of a Preliminary Large Scale application for new construction outside of the THLD that will contain more than five thousand (5,000) square feet of floor area, pursuant to LUC 7-203.B.2.a.1.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot L Backman Village Accord to Plat Bk 1 Pg 328 and Replat 1 30 96 Bk 1 Pg 1991 of Lots J and L Dedication Bk 483 P733 Cont 4.07 Ac
ADDRESS: 860 Black Bear Rd (Shandoka Lot)
ZONE DISTRICT: Accommodations 2
OWNERS/APPLICANT: Town of Telluride
APPLICANT: Design Workshop
STAFF MEMBER: Kristen Clothier, Historic Preservation and Planning Director
DESIGN GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS: 2024 Edition
3. Per the conclusion of the previous HARC meeting, this will be continued to a date in September TBD
PROJECT TITLE: Carhenge Redevelopment Project – Preliminary Large-Scale – Buildings A, B, and C (Continued from the July 15, 2026 HARC meeting.)
SUMMARY: Consideration of a Preliminary Large-Scale application for new construction outside of the THLD that will contain more than five thousand (5,000) square feet of floor area, pursuant to LUC 7-203.B.2.a.1.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 34 and 34B, Backman Village Subdivision, According to the Plat, recorded June 29, 1979 Under Reception No. 212301, County of San Miguel, State of Colorado
ADDRESS: 700 W Pacific Ave (Carhenge Lot)
ZONE DISTRICT: Accommodations 2
OWNER: Town of Telluride
APPLICANT: Design Workshop
STAFF MEMBER: Kristen Clothier, Historic Preservation and Planning Director
DESIGN GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS: 2024 Edition
4. Per the conclusion of the previous HARC meeting, this will be continued to a date in September TBD
PROJECT TITLE: Carhenge Redevelopment Project – Preliminary Large-Scale – Buildings D1 and D2 (Continued from the July 15, 2026 HARC meeting.)
SUMMARY: Consideration of a Preliminary Large-Scale application for new construction outside of the THLD that will contain more than five thousand (5,000) square feet of floor area, pursuant to LUC 7-203.B.2.a.1.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 34 and 34B, Backman Village Subdivision, According to the Plat, recorded June 29, 1979 Under Reception No. 212301, County of San Miguel, State of Colorado
ADDRESS: 700 W Pacific Ave (Carhenge Lot)
ZONE DISTRICT: Accommodations 2
OWNER: Town of Telluride
APPLICANT: Design Workshop
STAFF MEMBER: Kristen Clothier, Historic Preservation and Planning Director
DESIGN GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS: 2024 Edition
5. Per the conclusion of the previous HARC meeting, this will be continued to a date in September TBD
PROJECT TITLE: Carhenge Redevelopment Project – Preliminary Large-Scale – Buildings E1, E2, and E3 (Continued from the July 15, 2026 HARC meeting.)
SUMMARY: Consideration of a Preliminary Large-Scale application for new construction outside of the THLD that will contain more than five thousand (5,000) square feet of floor area, pursuant to LUC 7-203.B.2.a.1.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 34 and 34B, Backman Village Subdivision, According to the Plat, recorded June 29, 1979 Under Reception No. 212301, County of San Miguel, State of Colorado
ADDRESS: 700 W Pacific Ave (Carhenge Lot)
ZONE DISTRICT: Accommodations 2
OWNER: Town of Telluride
APPLICANT: Design Workshop
STAFF MEMBER: Kristen Clothier, Historic Preservation and Planning Director
DESIGN GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS: 2024 Edition
6. Per the request of the Applicant, the following will be continued without discussion to the September 16, 2026 HARC meeting.
PROJECT TITLE: 238 N Pine (TBD – Lot 18 A) (Continued from the February 18, 2026 HARC meeting. Continued without discussion from the April 15, and June 17, 2026 HARC meetings.)
SUMMARY: Consideration of an application for A) Small scale demolition of a non-rated THAS primary structure, per LUC 7-203.A.3.b.6.; and B) Small scale new construction that will contain nine hundred fifty (950) square feet or more of floor area, but not more than two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet of floor area, inside the THLD, per LUC 7-203.A.1.b.1.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 18, Block 28, Telluride
ADDRESS: 238 North Pine Street
ZONE DISTRICT: Historic Residential
OWNER: 238 North Pine Street, LLC, A Colorado Limited Liability Company
APPLICANT: Alpine Planning – Christopher Hawkins
STAFF MEMBER: Kristen Clothier, Historic Preservation and Planning Director
DESIGN GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS: 2024 Edition
7. Per the request of the Applicant, the following will be continued without discussion to the September 16, 2026 HARC meeting.
PROJECT TITLE: 238 N Pine (TBD – Lot 18B)(Continued from the February 18, 2026 HARC meeting. Continued without discussion from the April 15, and June 17, 2026 HARC meetings.)
SUMMARY: Consideration of an application for A) Small scale demolition of a non-rated THAS primary structure, per LUC 7-203.A.3.b.6.; B) Small scale new construction that will contain nine hundred fifty (950) square feet or more of floor area, but not more than two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet of floor area, inside the THLD, per LUC 7-203.A.1.b.1.; C) Small scale repositioning of a designated THAS secondary structure, per 7-203.A.3.b.5.a.; and D) Minor scale alteration of a rated structure that does not increase its floor area, per 7-203.A.3.c.2.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 18, Block 28, Telluride
ADDRESS: 238 North Pine Street
ZONE DISTRICT: Historic Residential
OWNER: 238 North Pine Street, LLC, A Colorado Limited Liability Company
APPLICANT: Alpine Planning – Christopher Hawkins
STAFF MEMBER: Kristen Clothier, Historic Preservation and Planning Director
DESIGN GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS: 2024 Edition
8. PROJECT TITLE: 461 Dakota Ave
SUMMARY: Consideration of an application for Small-Scale new construction of a principal structure in the Hillside Transitional Zone District on a lot with a pre-construction grade or slope of the buildings site coverage of 25% or greater, regardless of floor area, per LUC 7-203.B.1.3.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 9, Block 6, Dakota Addition to the Town of Telluride, per plat recorded July 20, 1901 in Plat Book 28 Page 22, containing approx. 0.067149 acres. Lot 10, Block 6, Dakota Addition to the Town of Telluride, per plat recorded July 20, 1901 in Plat Book 28 Page 22, containing approx. 0.067149 acres.
ADDRESS: 461 Dakota Avenue (Lots 9 & 10)
ZONE DISTRICT: Hillside Transitional
OWNER: Golden Thoughts LLC
APPLICANT: CCY Architects- O'bryant, Sean
STAFF MEMBER: Deryn Candelaria, Historic Preservation Planner
DESIGN GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS: 2024 Edition
9. PROJECT TITLE: 845 Primrose Lane CA Amendment
SUMMARY: Consideration of a Small-Scale application for an amendment to Certificate of Appropriateness No. 10910 per LUC 7-212 and LUC 7-203.B.1.3.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 6 THE OVERLOOK AT TELLURIDE ACC TO THE SUBDIVISION REPLAT A LARGE SCALE SUBDIVISION REPLAT OF PORTIONS OF EAST TELLURIDE ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF TELLURIDE REC NO 454591 08 30 2018
ADDRESS: 845 Primrose Ln aka Lot 6
ZONE DISTRICT: Hillside Developing II
OWNER: Tim Hild
APPLICANT: Alpine Planning LLC & Tommy Hein Architects
STAFF MEMBER: Michael Owen, Senior Historic Preservation Planner
DESIGN GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS: 2015 Edition
10. PROJECT TITLE: 208 S Fir Street HARC Large-Scale Final Development
SUMMARY: Consideration of a Final Large-Scale application for new construction that will contain five thousand (5,000) square feet or more of floor area per LUC 7-203.A.2.a.1.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: S 5 FT of Lot 6 and N Half Lot 8, Block 23, Town of Telluride.
ADDRESS: 208 S Fir
ZONE DISTRICT: Commercial
OWNER: NIBA LLC
APPLICANT: Shift Architects & Alpine Planning LLC
STAFF MEMBER: Michael Owen, Senior Historic Preservation Planner
DESIGN GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS: 2024 Edition
11. PROJECT TITLE: 734 Primrose Small-Scale
SUMMARY: Consideration of an application for Small-Scale new construction of a principal structure, outside the THLD, on a lot with a pre-construction grade or slope of the buildings site coverage of 25% or greater, regardless of floor area, per LUC 7-203.B.1.a.3
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 17 THE OVERLOOK AT TELLURIDE ACC TO THE SUBDIVISION REPLAT A LARGE SCALE SUBDIVISION REPLAT OF PORTIONS OF EAST TELLURIDE ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF TELLURIDE REC NO 454591 08 30 2018
ADDRESS: 734 Primrose Ln aka Lot 17
ZONE DISTRICT: Hillside Developing II
OWNER: Bindon Overlook LLC
APPLICANT: Alpine Planning LLC & Tommy Hein Architects
STAFF MEMBER: Deryn Candelaria, Historic Preservation Planner & Michael Owen, Senior Historic Preservation Planner
DESIGN GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS: 2024 Edition
VIII. BOARD AND STAFF DISCUSSION
IX. ADJOURN
Values Statement
Our work will be guided, and decisions adjudicated, by our beliefs and commitment to:
Preservation – We are the stewards of, and committed to the preservation of, the historic properties and the historic character of Telluride’s National Historic Landmark District.
Efficiency – We value time and expediency, and come to each meeting prepared and understanding each application to the best of our individual ability.
Respect – We are committed to conducting our meetings with respect for the opinions and contributions of applicants, staff, members of the public, and each other. Our discussions and deliberations are civil and considerate.
Consistency – Our review of applications and decisions will be based on the Master Plan, Land Use Code, and the Design Guidelines and Standards for Building in Telluride to provide an outcome that is as fair, reasonable, and predictable.
More complete information is on file and available at Rebekah Hall, 113 W. Columbia Ave., (970)728-2170. If you would like to comment on the proposed development, please forward your comment letter to "Attention: Historic & Architectural Review Commission" by mail to P.O. Box 397, Telluride, CO, 81435, by fax to (970) 728-3078, by email to [email protected], or by person to Rebekah Hall at the address listed above.
NOTE: In the interest of managing the agenda and time, the Chair may request public comment to be kept to 3 minutes per person.