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Cultural
Heritage Committee Action Update
November 27, 2005 Monday
5:30p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Committee Members Sandy Baer, Dan Carpenter, Robert Pavlik, Lynne
Landwehr, Tom Wheeler, Vice Chair Barbara Breska and Chairperson
Chuck Crotser
All committee members were present.
STAFF:
Cari Meyers, Planning Intern; Phil Dunsmore, Associate
Planner; and Jeff Hook, Senior Planner
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Brandon McAdams expressed concerns about the lack of
maintenance of the Camphor Trees lining Mill Street. He noted that
the trees contribute to the character of the historic district and
that they need regular maintenance and possibly, phased replacement to
ensure the street’s character is preserved. On a motion by Committee
member Baer, seconded by Committee member Pavlik, the Committee
directed staff to raise the issue of Mill Street Historic District
street tree health and maintenance with the Tree Committee and City
Council. The motion carried, 7-0.
MINUTES:
Minutes of October 23, 2006
regular meeting. Approve or amend.
The minutes of October 23, 2006
were approved as amended on a 7-0 vote.
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEMS:
1.
968 Monterey Street.
ARC MI 158-06; Review of facade modifications in
connection with seismic strengthening of a non-contributing building
in the Downtown Historic District; C-D-H zone; Robert and Ann
Tartaglia, applicants.
Phil Dunsmore presented the staff report and Craig
Smith, project architect, explained the request. He noted that the
applicant was trying to retain and where necessary, replicate the
building’s original brick façade which may still exist below the
existing plaster exterior. They plan to remove brick storage wells at
the rear of the building and use the brick to repair/restore the brick
façade.
Steve Sicanoff, 1720 Johnson Avenue, expressed support
for the project.
Committee member Pavlik liked the project and felt it
was compatible with the Downtown Historic District. The other
Committee members agreed and felt the project was a big improvement
over the building’s current appearance. Committee Wheeler said he
would like to have more historic information on the building, such as
historic uses, tenants and photographs.
On a motion by Committee member Carpenter, seconded by
Committee member Baer, the Committee voted 6:1 (Committee member
Wheeler) to determine that the proposed remodel was consistent with
the Historic Preservation Program Guidelines and will be compatible
with the Downtown Historic District. The Committee referred the
project to the Community Development Director with a recommendation to
approve the project.
2.
1160 and 1190 Marsh Street, 1171 Toro Street.
ARCMI 152-06; Review of stairwell renovation and new elevator for the
historic Stover’s Sanitarium; O zone; RKE Properties II, applicant.
Phil Dunsmore presented the staff report, and Rob
Rossi, applicant provided background on the proposed remodel. Craig
Smith, Architect, explained how the project would meet the Secretary
of the Interior Standards for the Treatment of Historic Buildings and
described the proposed design and materials. Committee member Baer
felt this was an interesting “funky” building with great interior
spaces and wide variety of historic architectural features. She
generally supported the applicant’s request. Committee member Breska
felt this was generally a good solution and glass building connection
did not bother her but felt the concrete block might be too
contrasting. With the proper color, however, the concrete block might
be okay. Committee member Landwehr liked the project and felt the
neutral-appearing transition elevator building was appropriate to join
the two historic buildings and was consistent with the Secretary’s
Standards.
Other committee members agreed with above comments and
on a motion by Committee member Landwehr, seconded by Committee member
Baer, the Committee voted 7-0 to determine that the proposed addition
is consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the
Treatment of Historic Properties and the Historic Preservation Program
Guidelines, and will not impact the historic, architectural, or
aesthetic significance of the Master List historic property provided
that the following refinements are incorporated into the project. The
project is hereby referred to the Community Development Director with
a recommendation for approval with conditions to achieve specific
design refinements, as follows:
1.
The color of the concrete block shall be selected to
harmonize with the building’s brick color, to the approval of the
Community Development staff.
2.
The Jacaranda tree adjacent to the building shall be
preserved.
3.
Applicant shall provide historic documentation of
existing building conditions and architectural elements in the areas
of the proposed work, to the approval of Community Development
Department staff.
3.
1342 Breck Street; 1013, 1015, 1240, 1255, 1265, 1345
#17 Ella Street; 1672 Fairview Street; 1026, 1043, 1127, 1205, 1215,
1234, 1236 George Street; 1136, 1139, 1140, 1204 Iris Street; 1985,
2105 Johnson Avenue; 907, 2056 Rachel Street; 1908 Ruth Street; and
2006, 2033 Swazey Street.
CHC 94-04; Consideration of nominating properties in the East Railroad
area to the Contributing Properties or Master List of Historical
Resources; various zones; City of San Luis Obispo, applicant.
Jeff Hook presented slides showing 26 individual
properties in the “East Railroad Area” and explained the process for
historic listing. He noted that the CHC had reviewed these properties
earlier in the year and the CHC had directed staff to provide
additional research and bring these properties back to the Committee
for possible historic nomination. The Committee reviewed the slides
and historic inventories for each property and took public testimony.
Chairman Crotser opened the public hearing and several property
owners of the candidate properties spoke. In response to property
owners’ questions, staff explained the benefits and requirements of
historic listing and noted historic listing would not change a
property’s zoning nor preclude owners for maintaining, repairing,
remodeling or adding onto historic properties provided that new work
harmonized with and did not detract from the historic or architectural
character of the original. Adam Stanford expressed concern about
historic listing and said he and his mother would prefer not have
their property listed. Steve and Eileen Sicanoff, owners of the
historic Judge’s House, stated they have been able to work with the
City on property changes and improvements and felt property owners
shouldn’t fear listing; in their experience it was definitely
beneficial.
After discussing each property, on a motion by
Committee member Pavlik, seconded by Committee member Breska, the
Committe determined the following properties had architectural and/or
historical significance and recommended the City Council add these
properties to the Contributing Properties List:
1342 Breck Street; 1013, 1015, 1240, 1255, 1265, 1345
#17 Ella Street; 1672 Fairview Street; 1043, 1127, 1205, 1215, 1234,
1236 George Street; 1136, 1139, 1140, 1204 Iris Street; 1985, 2105
Johnson Avenue; 907, 2056 Rachel Street; 1908 Ruth Street; and 2006,
2033 Swazey Street.
The motion carried, 7-0.
On a motion by Committee member Baer, seconded by
Committee member Wheeler, the Committee continued consideration of
1026 George Street for further study. The Community wanted to verify
the building’s exterior wall material and where the building was
originally moved from. The motion carried, 7-0.
DISCUSSION ITEM:
4.
Mills Act Program Assessment.
Review status of Mills Act Program for various
properties throughout the City and review results of property owner
survey; various zones; City of San Luis Obispo.
Cari Meyer presented the staff report and explained
staff’s methodology and findings in reviewing historic properties
under Mills Act contracts with the City. She noted that with the
exception of one property, all of the properties were in good
condition with no major preservation concerns. The Stanton House,
located at 752 Buchon Street, appeared to have roof and porch
condition issues that needed repair. She also noted that survey
results indicated property owners were pleased with the program and
were meeting or exceeding the performance requirements in their
contracts. Chairperson Crotser opened the public hearing and several
owners of Mills Act properties spoke in support of the program,
including Steve and Eileen Sicanoff (Judge’s House), Dave Hannings
(Hays/Latimer Adobe), Cathy Tait (Sandercock House), Mark Waters (Crosset
House), Bob Schrage (Graves House), Bruce Hordes (Edward F. Bushnell
House), Russ Berg (Lind House) and John Louch (George Miller House).
Mr. Waters said his historical plaque needed
replacement because the building’s historic name was misspelled; and
Mr. Berg requested a historic sign for the Lind House. Mr. Hook said
he would have new signs made and get back with property owners. Mr.
Hannings and Ms. Tait disagreed with the condition notes in the staff
report and explained recent repairs and their drought-tolerant
landscape themes. Chairperson Crotser thanked Ms. Meyer for her
excellent work and commended the property owners on their preservation
efforts and commitment to the program, and asked staff to correct and
clarify the staff report notes on the Sandercock House and
Hays/Latimer Adobe as discussed.
The report was received and filed. No CHC action was
necessary.
COMMUNICATIONS:
a. Agenda Forecast – staff
Staff reminded Committee members that next month’s
meeting was earlier – on the third, rather than the fourth Monday –
due to the Christmas holiday.
b. Committee
ADJOURN
to the next regular meeting on
Monday, December 18, 2006,
at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Hearing Room, 990 Palm Street, San Luis
Obispo. |
