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Cultural
Heritage Committee Action Update
Monday April
25, 2005
5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Vice-Chair Tom Wheeler, Sandy Baer, Barbara Breska, Chuck Crotser,
Robert Pavlik, Lynne Landwehr, and Frank Scotti. All
members were present.
SWEARING IN:
Jeff Hook administered the Oath of Office to Lynne Landwehr.
STAFF:
Jeff Hook, Senior Planner.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
There was no public comment on items not on
the agenda.
ELECTIONS:
Chuck Crotser was elected Chairperson and
Frank Scotti was elected Vice-Chairperson on a unanimous voice vote.
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEMS:
1. 1404
Chorro Street.
ARC 187-02: Review of a new four unit residential condominium project;
R-4-H zone; John Swift, applicant.
Mark Rawson, project architect, described the project
and confirmed that the historic rock wall at the upper corner of the
Chorro Street frontage would remain with the proposed development.
Dave Dawson, 1401 Chorro Street, felt the project
ignores site limitations and that the three-story design would
adversely affect his home across Chorro Street due to increased noise
and loss of privacy. He added that the project would block his views
and was concerned with the massing and height of the building. There
were no other public comments.
There was lengthy discussion regarding the building’s
architectural character relative to the neighborhood, and regarding
its height, bulk and massing. Committee member Scotti noted the
neighborhood was predominantly single family, 1- and 2-story
buildings. He questioned whether the proposed building’s height,
massing and bulk fit well within a residential district or was more
appropriate in a commercial area. Most Committee members felt the
project’s California Spanish architectural design was compatible with
the Old Town Historic District because there were other examples of
this style in the District (e.g. Old City Fire Station across Pismo
Street from the site), but had concerns with the building’s height,
massing and possible overlook/privacy issues. Committee members felt
these issues were primarily ARC issues and that these were not
necessarily tied to the building’s architectural style. On a motion
by Sandy Baer, seconded by Bob Pavlik, the Committee determined that
the proposed construction was consistent with the Historical
Preservation Program Guidelines and was compatible with the Old Town
Historic District, and further recommended that the Architectural
Review Commission pay special attention to building height, massing
and possible overlook/privacy concerns. The motion carried, 6-1
(Committee member Scotti). Committee member Wheeler noted the site
should be reviewed for historic and archaeological features prior to
development.
2. 1075
Court Street.
ARC 49-05: Review of a seismic retrofit and façade modification; C-D-H
zone; Quaglino Properties, applicant.
Steve Pults, architect, and Matt Quaglino, property
owner, described the project and explained they proposed brick veneer
exterior (as opposed to smooth cement plaster) on the ground floor
primarily for improved durability, but also to tie in with the new
Copeland’s project across Court Street. They wanted to make the
building’s Court Street elevation more prominent and attractive.
Mark Rawson, architect for Copeland’s project
complemented the design and felt it would blend in well with the Court
Street development. There was no other public comment.
Committee members generally felt the project was
compatible with the Downtown Historic District, but were concerned
with the effect the project would have on McCarthy’s tavern located in
the building’s ground floor. Mr. Quaglino explained that they were in
discussions with McCarthy’s owners and that no decision had been
reached regarding whether the use would stay in its present
location.
After extended discussion of architectural style and
materials, the Committee took two actions:
A. On
a motion by Committee member Scotti, seconded by Committee member
Baer, the Committee determined the proposed seismic retrofit and
building modifications were architecturally compatible with the
Downtown Historic District, Historical Preservation Program Guidelines
and with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment
of Historic Properties. The motion carried, 6-1 (Committee member
Breska).
B. On
a motion by Committee member Baer, seconded by Committee member
Wheeler, the Committee recommended that the Architectural Review
Commission require photo-documentation of the interior and exterior of
McCarthy’s, and that the Commission explore with the building owner
and McCarthy’s owner the feasibility of preserving the neon McCarthy’s
sign either on- of off-site. The Committee added that the
photo-documentation should be black and white format, curatorial
quality. The motion carried, 7-0.
Committee member Scotti left the meeting.
3. 1731
Morro Street.
ARC MI 44-05: Review of an attic addition to a historic dwelling;
R-3-H zone; Heather Powers, applicant.
Tom Martin, architect, explained the project’s design
and materials. There was no public comment. After a brief
discussion, and on a motion by Committee member Wheeler and seconded
by Committee member Baer, the Committee determined the project was
consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the
Treatment of Historic Properties with the suggestion that the gable
end windows be designed with “1 over 1” double hung windows to match
existing windows. The motion carried, 6-0.
4. 754
& 756 Palm Street.
ARC MI 42-05: Review of a rear addition to a “contributing” historical
resource, a demolition of a non-historical rear dwelling unit, and
construction of a garage at the rear of the property with a
replacement 1-bedroom apartment above; R-4-H zone; Ralph Peters,
applicant.
Curtis Illingworth, architect, and Raph Peters,
property owner, explained the project. Committee members complemented
the architect and owner on a well designed project. There was no
public comment. On a motion by Committee member Wheeler, seconded by
Committee member Baer, the Committee determined the proposed project
was consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the
Treatment of Historic Properties, and referred the project to the
Community Development Director with a recommendation to approve the
plans submitted, subject to the applicant complying with the following
cultural resource mitigation measures:
1. The
applicant shall provide archaeological monitoring by a qualified
archaeologist during removal of the concrete pad in the northern
portion of the property near the Palm tree (refer to Figure 5 in
report).
2. The
applicant shall provide archaeological monitoring by a qualified
archaeologist during demolition of the house at 754 Palm Street (rear
house), if such demolition is approved.
3. The
applicant shall excavate an exploratory backhoe trench across the
“footprint” of the house at 754 Palm Street after demolition. This is
the most likely area in which to find an intact feature such as a
privy, if such still exists on the property. If a feature is located
by means of the exploratory trench, the feature area should be
excavated as part of a 1 X 1 meter (minimum) controlled excavation
unit.
4. Grading
and trenching shall be carefully monitored by a qualified
archaeologist. If intact features (such as a trash pit, privy, or
hearth) or substantial concentrations of cultural materials are found
during the construction excavations, the archaeologist will evaluate
the significance of the materials and follow the procedures outlined
in Section 4.60 of the City’s Archaeological Preservation Program
Guidelines.
The motion carried, 6-0.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
5. Schedule
a special potluck dinner meeting to thank outgoing member Paula Carr
and to welcome new member Lynne Landwehr.
Committee members, on a unanimous voice vote, asked staff to reserve
the Jack House grounds for the potluck dinner and special dinner
meeting tentatively for either Wednesday, June 15th or June
29th, 2005 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and to coordinate
with the CHC Chairperson on details.
6.
Communications.
a. Agenda
Forecast – Staff.
Staff provided a brief
agenda forecast.
b.
Committee
The meeting ADJOURNED at 8:20 p.m. to the CHC meeting to the
next regular meeting
Monday, May 23, 2005,
at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, 990 Palm Street, San Luis
Obispo.
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