Chair John Beystehner  
Vice Chair Robert Lange  
Diane Evans  
Historic Preservation Board  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Scott Ashburn  
Mike Borgelt  
Peter Gould  
Christopher Plucinski  
Liaison Ron Claussen  
Wednesday, April 3, 2024  
6:00 PM  
Town Hall Council Chambers  
100 N. Wilcox Street  
Castle Rock, CO 80104  
** ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE **  
DINNER FOR BOARD MEMBERS  
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL  
Council Member Dietz was also in attendance.  
Chair John Beystehner, Vice Chair Robert Lange, Boardmember Mike Borgelt,  
7 -  
Present  
Boardmember Peter Gould, Boardmember Scott Ashburn, Boardmember Diane Evans, and  
Boardmember Christopher Plucinski  
1 - Liaison Ron Claussen  
Not Present  
CERTIFICATION OF MEETING  
Mr. Boland certified that the meeting and agenda had been noticed in accordance  
with the requirements of the Open Meetings Law.  
APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
March 6, 2024 Historic Preservation Board Meeting Minutes  
Moved by Boardmember Borgelt, seconded by Boardmember Evans, to Approve  
HPB Topic HPB 2024-011 as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:  
7 -  
Yes:  
Chair Beystehner, Vice Chair Lange, Boardmember Borgelt, Boardmember Gould,  
Boardmember Ashburn, Boardmember Evans, Boardmember Plucinski, and Liaison  
Claussen  
TOWN COUNCIL UPDATE  
Mayor Pro-Tem LaFleur encouraged the board to continue discussions on Historic  
Preservation Month. Mayor Pro-Tem LaFleur discussed the conversations the  
board has had about having a strong presence at the Spring Kick-Off Concert.  
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS  
Design Review: 218 Front Street Offices  
Lot 4A Block 13 Craig & Gould’s Addition to Castle Rock  
12TH Amendment  
Project #HIS23-0005  
Mr. Boland presented on HPB 2024-012 Design Review: 218 Front Street Offices  
Lot 4A Block 13 Craig & Gould's Addition to Castle Rock 12TH Amendment  
Project #HIS23-0005. Staff believes that this new construction plan meets the  
goals of the Town's Vison and Master Plan and Historic Preservation Plan and  
therefore recommends approval to Town Council.  
Vice Chair Lange asked what is immediately North and South of this lot, Mr.  
Boland Responded. Board Member Borgelt asked about the style of the decorative  
corbels that are in the design. Mr. Boland directed the question to be answered by  
the applicant. Vice Chair Lange asked for further details on the Neighborhood  
Meetings, and if any public expressed concerns on the project. Mr. Boland  
responded.  
Applicant: Shannon Andrus, owner and Becky Aldaco, Zaga Design Group  
presented on the project. Board Member Gould asked for further clarification on  
the concerns the public posed in the neighborhood meetings on the drainage for  
the lot. Ms. Aldaco responded. Vice Chair Lange and Board Member Borgelt  
offered comments in support of the design of the project. Vice Chair Lange asked  
if there are plans on the signage for the building. Ms. Andrus responded. Board  
Member Evans offered comments in support of the project.  
Moved by Boardmember Evans, seconded by Vice Chair Lange, to Approve HPB  
Topic HPB 2024-012 as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:  
7 -  
Yes:  
Chair Beystehner, Vice Chair Lange, Boardmember Borgelt, Boardmember Gould,  
Boardmember Ashburn, Boardmember Evans, and Boardmember Plucinski  
DISCUSSION ACTION ITEMS  
Historic Preservation Month Discussion  
Mr. Boland presented the Historic Preservation Month poster and started a  
discussion on how to use the unique QR codes on each poster. The Board  
Members discussed potential Historic buildings and locations that could be  
showcased via the QR Codes. Board Member Gould proposed some changes to  
the Historic Preservation Month poster. Vice Chair Lange also suggested using the  
Town's logo on the poster.  
Mr. Boland updated the board that he has reached out to a contact at the library to  
get approval for the sidewalk sticker. The other potential locations for the sidewalk  
posters are Festival Park, Wilcox St., Perry St., P.S. Miller Activity Center, and the  
Recreation Center/Senior Center.  
Mr. Boland provided updates on other items that will be updated by  
Communications to facilitate advertising of Historic Preservation Month, as well as  
the plans for the Spring Kick-Off concert. Board Members provided further  
comments and suggestions on what items should be available at the concert.  
Board Member Gould asked for an update on the potential Banner for advertising.  
Board Member Evans responded with further details.  
Mayor Pro Tem updated the board that she spoke to communications about  
designating May as Historic Preservation Month on the event schedule mailers.  
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD UPDATE  
None.  
CASTLE ROCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM LIAISON UPDATE  
None.  
BOARD MEMBER ITEMS  
Check for quorum for upcoming meetings  
May 1, 2024  
June 5, 2024  
ITEMS FROM STAFF / INFORMATIONAL ITEMS  
Mr. Boland updated the Board that it is time for Board and Commission  
Appointments, and the Historic Preservation Board has three members who have  
expiring terms. Interviews will be held on May 14th.  
Mr. Boland updated the board that he intends to have the Chapter 15 revisions  
ready to present to the Board in May and proposes adding a public hearing item to  
the agenda in June to allow the public to provide comments. Chair Beystehner  
asked if Mr. Boland had done any further research on the potential changes. Mr.  
Boland responded with an update. Mr. Boland asked the board to clarify if the  
board wants to continue noticing the properties that are adjacent to the historic  
neighborhood.  
Mayor Pro Tem LaFleur updated the board that the DDA is expanding its Facade  
Update Grant program, and the historic Owen's house has received an update to  
its facade. They are also planning to reach out to other historic buildings in  
downtown to help keep the historic buildings updated and upkept.  
ADJOURN  
Moved by Chair Beystehner, seconded by Vice Chair Lange, to Approve [FILE_NR]  
as presented. The motion passed by a vote of:  
7 -  
Yes:  
Chair Beystehner, Vice Chair Lange, Boardmember Borgelt, Boardmember Gould,  
Boardmember Ashburn, Boardmember Evans, and Boardmember Plucinski