130 GRANT AVENUE, SUITE 101 SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO 87501 PHONE: 505.820.7444
August 10, 2026
Lani McCulley, Planner Senior
Historic Preservation Division
City of Santa Fe
200 Lincoln Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
RE: Letter of Application – HDRB Review
135 Grant Avenue (Otero-Bergere House) Portal & Balcony Reconstruction
Dear Lani,
This letter is submitted on behalf of 123-135 Grant, LLC/Georgia O’Keeffe Museum
(“Applicant”) in application for the proposed reconstruction of the portal, balcony, and pergola
on the west façade of the O’Keeffe Museum Research Center located at 135 Grant Avenue, for
consideration by the Historic Districts Review Board on September 8, 2026.
Project Description
The Otero-Bergere House, originally constructed in the 1870’s, is located in the Downtown and
Eastside Historic District and designated as Significant. The existing portal, pergola, and balcony
on the building’s west façade are no longer structurally sound and must be replaced. The
conditions are described below:
• In August 2024, it was discovered that a front porch column was rotting through. This is
progressive failure under long-term water exposure, not sudden damage.
• Bradbury Stamm Construction conducted an assessment in 2024 and concluded that, in
the interest of safety, the balcony requires replacement.
• There is evidence of active dry rot and weathering in the 4"×10" members of the upper
balcony shade structure/pergola, damaged wood structure and millwork trim throughout,
and a header beam plus two 4×10 beams in the lower south shade structure requiring
replacement.
• The condition is structural, not cosmetic: the footings at the two entry columns have
settled and/or deteriorated, causing the structure to move. Replacement footings require
engineered design, and temporary shoring of the roof and upper shade structure is
required to perform the work safely.
• The deterioration has progressed from a single column (2024) to the balcony's primary
structural members and foundations (2025–26). Piecemeal repair is no longer a viable
path.
Due to these unsafe conditions, the portal/balcony elements will be reconstructed in-kind as
described below:

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130 GRANT AVENUE, SUITE 101 SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO 87501 PHONE: 505.820.7444 FACSIMILE: 505.820.7445
• Replace all materials in-kind, matching material, dimensions, and finish.
• Rebuild foundations at columns and perimeter of portal to correct subsidence and protect
from future water damage.
• Replace composite roof with TPO roof in a tan color.
• Replace gutter system to drain in coordination with updated landscape (under
construction).
• Replace ground floor decking with treated hardwood product for greater longevity.
Exception Criteria
An exception is requested from SFCC §14-4.6.E.1.I. to permit removal of historic materials. The
Exception Criteria are addressed below.
a. Do not damage the character of the district;
Response: The portal and balcony will be replaced in-kind, thereby preserving the
architectural character of the building. Therefore, there will be no impact on the
character of the district.
b. Are required to prevent a hardship to the applicant or an injury to the public
welfare;
Response: The current conditions of the portal/balcony present a safety hazard, which is
a hardship for the applicant and could potentially create an injury to the public. The
proposed reconstruction benefits the public welfare by ensuring a safe environment.
c. Strengthen the unique heterogeneous character of the City by providing a full range
of design options to ensure that residents can continue to reside within the historic
districts.
Response: The only design option considered was in-kind replacement, which is
appropriate for this Significant structure. This project will have no impact on the ability
of residents to reside with the Historic districts.
The following documentation is submitted herewith in support of this application:
1. Historic Application
2. Authorization Letter
3. Deed
4. Legal Lot of Record
5. HDRB Submittal Plans
Please let me know if you have any questions or require any additional information. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Jenkins, Principal

Nearly a Century of Building Success...
Bradbury Stamm Construction, Inc.
PO Box 10850 | Albuquerque, NM 87184
7110 2nd Street NW | Albuquerque, NM 87107
P: 505.765.1200 | F: 505.842.5419
bradburystamm.com
August 24, 2026
JenkinsGavin
130 Grant Avenue, Suite 101
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
Re: 135 Grant Ave. Porch/Balcony
Jennifer,
As the General Contractor for the new Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, we conducted an inspection of the
porch and balcony at the Research Center at the Museum’s request. We discovered that the structural
integrity of the porch and balcony was compromised. Settling of the building, poor roof, and ground
drainage over the years has exposed the wood structure, critical members of the balcony, and main posts
of the porch to rot. The railing shows extensive rot as well. The damage in the rear areas of the porch
was extensive and not easily noticeable or accessible unless you removed the roof, ceiling, and porch
planks to conduct an inspection, which we did. The whole balcony is sagging in the front due to rot and
sinking, needing ground repair. Due to the extent and nature of the damage, repairing the porch and
balcony is not possible. We recommend that, for safety reasons, the balcony and porch not be used until
replaced.
Regards,
Xavier Zamarripa, PM

O’Keeffe Research Center
135 Grant Avenue



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Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
217 Johnson Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE /
LAND USE
JenkinsGavin
130 Grant Avenue, Suite 101
Santa Fe, NM 87501
ph: 505-820-7444
Contact: Jennifer Jenkins
email: jennifer@jenkinsgavin.com
mobile: 505-930-6149
Contact: Colleen Gavin
email: colleen@jenkinsgavin.com
mobile: 505-699-0563
ARCHITECTS
DNCA, LLC
924-A Shoofly St.
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Contact: Devendra N Contractor
email: devendra@dncarchitect.com
mobile: 505-263-3602
Contact: Deirdre Harris
email: dharris@dncarchitect.com
mobile: 505-310-2049
PROJECT DIRECTORY
Historic Review Submittal Plans
August 10, 2026
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123 GRANT AVE
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project consists of the entire reconstruction of a wooden porch
like-for-like. Differential settlement of columns and any damaged
structure will be corrected with rebuilt foundations. Structure,
decking, roofing, trim, and railings will be replaced like-for-like.
Aerial Image of 135 Grant Avenue.
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Historic Preservation Division, New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs
For HPD Office use only: Please complete HCPI FORM 1 before completing FORM 2
HCPI No.__________ District No.________ ___NRHP ___SRCP Criteria __A __B __C __D
1. Name of property:
Otero-Bergere House
Fence and Wall
2. Location:
135 Grant Avenue
Downtown and Eastside Historic District
Santa Fe
3. Local Reference Number:
Santa Fe ID: H-2241
4. County: Santa Fe
5. Date of Survey:
July 2, 2021; July 7, 2021; July 12, 2021; August 4,
2021; July 25, 2022
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Figure 11: Otero-Bergere House, 1873. Timothy H. O’Sullivan, photographer. Source: Still
Picture Records Section, Special Media Archives Services Division, National Archives and
Records Administration, College Park, Maryland.
Excerpt from John Murphey Arch. History Svcs Report (APN#10248320)
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PROJECT DATA
PROJECT NAME:
Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, Research Center Portal
PROJECT ADDRESS:
135 Grant Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Original Porch
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Existing stucco and windows to remain.
Existing door and sidelites to remain. Repair and repaint as
required.
Existing trim to be evaluated and replaced/repaired as
required.
Existing foundation subsiding. To be replaced.
Existing column subsiding. To be replaced on new foundation.
Existing decking and fascia degrading. To be replaced.
Existing wood trellis degrading. To be replaced.
Existing trim degrading. To be replaced.
Existing walkway to remain. Repair as required.
All replacements like-for-like. Any damage to existing-to-remain
structure or finishes to be repaired.
PROJECT NOTES
1. Wood structure, decking, roof, and trim are in a degraded state.
Replace all like-for-like, matching material, dimensions, and finish
unless noted otherwise. Proposed rebuilt porch and trellis is to
visually match the existing.
2. Rebuild foundations at columns and perimeter of porch to correct
subsidence and protect from future water damage.
3. Replace composite roof with TPO roof in tan color.
4. Replace gutter system to drain in coordination with updated
landscape (under construction).
5. Replace ground floor decking with treated hardwood product for
greater longevity.
6. Any damage to existing-to-remain structure or finishes to be
repaired.
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PROJECT NOTES
1. Wood structure, decking, roof, and trim are in a degraded state.
Replace all like-for-like, matching material, dimensions, and finish
unless noted otherwise. Proposed rebuilt porch and trellis is to
visually match the existing.
2. Rebuild foundations at columns and perimeter of porch to correct
subsidence and protect from future water damage.
3. Replace composite roof with TPO roof in tan color.
4. Replace gutter system to drain in coordination with updated
landscape (under construction).
5. Replace ground floor decking with treated hardwood product for
greater longevity.
6. Any damage to existing-to-remain structure or finishes to be
repaired.
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