The first phase of the redevelopment of Grandview Terrace will be officially launched Feb. 10 with a public notice announcing that 12 bungalows in the area are available for relocation. The notice will be published in the Daily Camera.
The relocations begin the process agreed to in the memorandum of understanding between the city of Boulder and the University of ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥, which outlines a 25-year covenant to preserve 11 bungalows on both sides of Grandview Avenue. ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥, in the meantime, will begin a feasibility study for a university research building to be located in the Grandview area.
Vice Chancellor for Administration Paul Tabolt and Boulder City Manager Ron Secrist said this is the first of several phases of the relocation or removal process. Proposals for relocation of Grandview structures will be processed through the University of ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥, but Historic Boulder has detailed information on the individual buildings, including their architectural and social history. Historic Boulder will be available to answer questions from prospective new owners.
"It is gratifying to have the support and assistance from Historic Boulder," Tabolt said. "It is certainly a great example of how organizations can come together to resolve differences and reach conclusions that benefit all."
"The city is hopeful that the community response to relocating these structures will be one of high interest," Secrist said. "We want to avoid as much as possible the potential of demolition."
Margaret Hansen, Historic Boulder's president and project coordinator, explained the organization's role in the ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥/city agreement, "Historic Boulder's volunteer architects, engineers and preservationists are donating their time to help save these buildings. We have been through the buildings, set up a registry of those interested in their relocation and, with ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥'s cooperation, held open houses. We will continue our active involvement until the bungalows are either retained in Grandview or every attempt has been made to successfully relocate the bungalows to a new, suitable location."
Hansen can be reached through Historic Boulder at (303) 444-5192.
Tabolt said the university will pay $25,000 to each new owner once a bungalow has been successfully moved to a new location. Asbestos and lead-based paint removal costs incurred by the university will be deducted.
The properties available for relocation are at 1513 and 1433/35 13th St., 1225, 1230 and 1232 Grandview, and 1450, 1444, 1434, 1424, and 1425 15th St., and 1221/1229 University Ave.
The city of Boulder has until March 1 to propose moving a bungalow of its choosing to the site at 1330-32 Grandview Ave., which is within the 25-year preserve agreed to in the MOU.
Michael Penny of the city's Planning and Development Services will coordinate city approvals for relocation projects and can be reached at (303) 441-4236.