Historic Preservation Advisory Board (HPAB)

Boulder County Historic Preservation Advisory Board (HPAB)

HPAB is an advisory board appointed by the Board of County Commissioners to provide guidance to the county on Historic Preservation issues. Its primary focus is to review structures and sites for historic significance and to review building or development plans which might affect these resources. HPAB also reviews landmark applications and must approve building plans which result in the alteration of an historic landmark.

Public Meetings and Hearings

The HPAB meeting for Nov. 5, 2026 has been canceled due to lack of agenda items.

Public Hearings and Meetings Overview

HPAB meeting agendas will be posted as scheduled. Meetings are conducted virtually.

Full-board meetings are usually held (as needed) on the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m.

Subcommittee meetings are usually held (as needed) on Mondays at 3 p.m. Two to four members attend as their schedules allow.

Each meeting is a public hearing and at the beginning of each meeting, anyone may address the Board with historic preservation concerns or questions.

Please Note: Occasionally, scheduling conflicts require that the HPAB meet at a different time and location. If you wish to attend a meeting, call the Community Planning & Permitting Department at 303-441-3930 to verify the date, time, and location of the meeting.

HPAB Docket Information

Development Applications Under Review

HPAB Membership

HPAB is currently made up of seven to nine members of the local community. In order to represent a range of interests in Boulder County, people in the following fields are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Agriculture
• Archaeology
• Architecture
• Anthropology
• Building Trades
• History
• Law
• Mining

If you are interested in being appointed to the HPAB board you may submit an Historic Preservation Advisory Board Member Application (see Boards & Commissions information) during the yearly recruitment for county boards which generally occurs at the beginning of every year.

HPAB Members

• Caitlin McKenna, Chair (term ends Feb. 28, 2028)
• David Hawes, Vice-Chair (term ends Feb. 28, 2029)
• Buffy Andrews (term ends Feb. 28, 2027)
• Larry Dorsey (term ends Feb. 28, 2028)
• Rachel Gart (term ends Feb. 28, 2029)
• Elizabeth Gehring (term ends Feb. 28, 2028)
• Kathy Koehler (term ends Feb. 28, 2027)
• Glenn Sherwood (term ends Feb. 28, 2027)