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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2-25-08 CHC minutesMINUTES SAN LUIS OBISPO CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE Regular Meeting of Monday, February 25, 2008 The meeting convened at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, San Luis Obispo City Hall, 990 Palm Street. ROLL CALL: Present: Committee Members Chuck Crotser, Lynne Landwehr, Dean Miller, Elise Wheeler, and Vice-Chair Robert Pavlik Absent: Chairperson Barbara Breska and John Fowler Staff: Jeff Hook, Senior Planner, Kim Murry, Deputy Director of Community Development, and Michelle Lakey, Recording Secretary. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA: Commissioners or staff may modify the order of items. MINUTES: On a motion by Committee member Landwehr the minutes of the January 28, 2008 meeting were amended as follows: Page 3 second to last paragraph: John Hartford’s name was spelled wrong and From page 9, San Luis Medical Center should say San Luis Medical Clinic Motion seconded by Committee member Miller, the minutes of January 28, 2008 regular meeting were approved as amended on a 5:0 vote. PUBLIC COMMENT: No further public comment PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: 1. 782 Higuera Street. ARCMI 5-08; Façade remodel and accessibility improvements to tenant spaces; C-D-H zone; Naman Family Trust, applicant. (Phil Dunsmore) Phil Dunsmore, Associate Planner, presented the details of the staff report and showed renderings of the proposed buildings. Planner Dunsmore felt the project would dramatically improve the current condition of the buildings. Planner Dunsmore will check and see if there are exterior wall materials that are worth preserving and bringing back as the stucco is removed. Pierre Rademaker, applicant, hoped to find some materials behind stucco to restore. The applicant presented renderings of the exterior of the buildings to the committee members. The applicant explained that they will not tear up the Porch, Home and Garden store. The dimensions are taken from the historical pictures to recreate them accurately. Mr. Rademaker explained that the brick work might need to be recreated to get the correct spacing, depending on CHC Minutes February 25, 2008 Page 2 what is found when the stucco is removed. The Pet Boutique remodel is being used as their model. Tim Ronda, architect, explained that seismic retrofitting is the primary goal of this plan. Their client chose to update these buildings and tie them back to the Johnson Building on the corner. The applicant would not like to change the first floor of the first building at this time (Porch, Home and Garden) due to the fact that the space is currently occupied. Only the upper portion of the store would be retrofitted and the other two store fronts currently proposed. The goal is to make it look as close to the original structure as possible. The appearance of the building will be upgraded through this retrofitting project. Vice-Chair Robert Pavlik opened the public hearing. Hearing no public comment, the public hearing was closed. Committee Member Crotser, supports giving flexibility to the architect and designers. He favors the project as proposed. Committee Member Miller approved of the signage and approves the project as is. On a motion by Committee member Crotser, seconded by Committee member Miller, the Committee voted 5:0 to recommend the Community Development Director approve the proposed remodel based on the findings and conditions: Findings: 1. The proposed removal of stucco plaster and restoration of the façade is consistent with the architectural theme of adjacent buildings within the vicinity and will significantly improve the street appearance of the building. 2. As conditioned, the project is consistent with goals contained in the Community Design Guidelines since the project incorporates a series of features encouraged in the Guidelines including transom windows, a bulkhead, recessed entry doors, and detailing of the cornice and wall features. 3. As conditioned, the project is consistent with the Historic Preservation Program Guidelines since the project is designed to complement the Downtown Historic District and adjacent buildings. 4. The project is exempt from environmental review under Class 1, Existing Facilities, Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines. CHC Minutes February 25, 2008 Page 3 Conditions: 1. Demolition of the building shall be limited to the removal of exterior windows, storefron t and stucco on the Higuera Street side. No other exterior, character defining features of the building shall be removed without prior consultation and approval from the Community Development Department. 2. Where possible, materials removed from the portion of building to be demolished shall be preserved for future use on the building for repairs, etc. This includes brick and other character defining materials and features of the building. 3. Planning staff shall be consulted once demolition work has commenced. Applicant shall report on the feasibility and progress of the front façade restoration. No painting, sandblasting, or other destructive measures shall be incorporated into the remaining brick on the front or rear façade, unless specific prior approval for such work has been obtained from the Community Development Department. 4. Colors and materials shall be indicated on the construction plans. 5. A sample of the bulkhead tile shall be reviewed by the Community Development Department (Planning Staff) prior to approval of the construction permit. 2) 1546 Chorro Street. ARCMI 161-07; Review of 3-car garage and 1-bedroom apartment above; R-2-H zone; Joann Quaglino, applicant. (Brian Leveille) Jeff Hook, Senior Planner, Presented the details as illustrated on the staff report. The applicants are not adding a historic building but complimenting the current building with another building. They are proposing a wood carriage door for the garage. The garage doors would have lights above them. Member Crotser, expressed concern with the distance the building would be to Islay Street. It appears to be less than sixteen feet. Kim Hatch,Applicant, Addresed the fact that the drawing appears to show the building less than sixteen feet from Islay street. It shows it is thirteen and a half feet. Mr. Hatch explaine that they will take out the pop-out of the dining room and move the building back two feet and take off six inches from the building in general to meet the sixteen feet requirement. Applicant Hatch explained further details that are listed in the staff report to help the two buildings compliment each other in regards to color, trim, siding, etc. The site planning of this was directed by the shape of the lot, being long and narrow. The applicant feels that this plan is the only one that would allow them to have the required four parking spaces for the proposed buildings. Matt Quaglino, applicant, Explained that there will be brown copper gutters on the house. No public comments. CHC Minutes February 25, 2008 Page 4 On a motion by Committee Member Crotser, seconded by Committee member Miller, the Committee voted 5:0 to recommend the Community Development Director approve the proposed structure based on findings and conditions: Findings: 1. The project is consistent with standards contained in the Historical Preservation Program Guidelines; project does not involve the demolition or substantial modification of a historically significant structure, the project will be complementary to the Flueger Home, and will be compatible with surrounding structures. 2. The project is consistent with General Plan Policy LU 2.2.10 for compatible development and Housing Element policy HE 3.13.1 since the project is consistent with the neighborhood character. 3. The project is categorically exempt under Class 3, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, of the CEQA Guidelines. Conditions: 1. The applicant shall submit modified plans noting gutter details to match the Flueger Home to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director. 3) 1544 Broad Street. ARCMI 164-07; Review remodel and upstairs addition to residence in historic district; R-2-H zone; Steven Matejcek & Giulio D., applicant. (Brian Leveille) Jeff Hook, Senior Planner Presented the details of the staff report. Mr. Hook feels that this is an appropriate design solution for the historic preservation of the building. Marilyn Farmer, representative for the architect, Presented the details of the materials proposed in this plan by showing examples of the various colors and samples of textures. Ms. Farmer explained that the foundation repairs need to be done regardless of if there is a second floor added. Presented renderings of the home to explain where the proposed solar panels would be placed on the roof. The solar panels would be black so that they would not be so obtrusive. Farmer plans to add a brick veneer to only part of the building to add variation and texture to the building. The building would have three different types of siding. Ms. Farmer explained that the brick will be subtle and is similar to what has been done at Peet’s Coffee in downtown San Luis Obispo. Vice Chair Pavlik, Feels the brick veneer would not add to the project and should be excluded. Chair Pavlik approved of the solar panel and energy efficiency used in this plan. No public comments. Committee Member Crotser, Feels like wood siding would be better than the brick veneer in the position that it is proposed to be used. Committee Member Crotser approved of the square windows proposed in the architects rendering. Feels the positioning and style of solar panels are very nice and fully approves of them. Moved to make a motion to approve the proposal by CHC Minutes February 25, 2008 Page 5 removing the brick veneer, modifying the square windows on the north and south elevation per the modified drawing of the architect and eliminate condition number three as stated in the staff report. Committee Member Miller, did not support use of brick as proposed on the building. Member Miller feels it is a very nice project aside from that position. Member Miller approves of the usage of the solar panels on the roof. Member Landwehr supported the energy efficiency proposed in this plan. On a motion by Committee member Crotser, seconded by Committee member Wheeler, the Committee recommended modifying the square windows on the north and south elevation per the modified drawing of the architect and to eliminate condition number three as stated in the staff report. The committee voted 5:0 to recommend to the Community Develo pment Director that the proposed modifications to the single-family residence be approved based on findings and conditions: Findings: 1. The project is consistent with standards contained in the City’s Historical Preservation Program Guidelines; project does not involve the demolition or substantial modification of a historically significant structure and the project will be compatible with surrounding structures and will complement the architectural character of the area. 2. The project is consistent with General Plan Policy LU 2.2.10 for compatible development and Housing Element HE 3.13.1 since the addition and remodel is consistent with the neighborhood character. 3. The project is categorically exempt under Class 3, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, of the CEQA Guidelines. Conditions: 1. The applicant shall submit modified plans with the following revisions to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director or consistent with Cultural Heritage Committee direction: (1) Remove the brick veneer on elevations and replace with horizontal siding consistent with the rest of the structure. (2) Modify the square windows along the top of the second floor addition to better coordinate with the house’s overall design by reducing the nu mber of windows and redesigning to be a similar style with other windows on the structure (3) Relocate solar panels to a less visually prominent location and/or pursue options to minimize visibility. COMMUNICATIONS: A) Agenda Forecast- Staff Jeff Hook, Senior Planner provided an agenda forecast and overview of the items to be on March 24, 2008 meeting agenda. The following items will be on the next meeting agenda: CHC Minutes February 25, 2008 Page 6 • Wendy Nettles will be here to address the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) of the Garden Street Terraces project. • Pierre Rademaker’s plan on Mill Street will be presented. B) Historic Plaques- Committee members Miller and Crotser explained the rendering of a plaque program for contributing property owners. Logo is there to act as a brand and to be recognizable. City logo could be used instead of writing out ‘San Luis Obispo.’ Committee agreed to change the terminology on the plaque to read “Historic Resource” instead of “structure”. The use of security screws when installing plaques for safety was proposed by Committee Member Miller. The Committee discussed whether or not to put an abbreviation for circa or not at all. The majority agree that some abbreviation of circa needs to be on the plaque. C) Historic Survey Status- Intern Kevin Waldron is preparing chain of title reports on properties in the Monterey Heights neighborhood that will be given to the committee next month. This will be reviewed in a public hearing at a later date. The Committee’s recommendation will then go to the City Council. D) Contributing Properties List Maintenance will be going to the City Council in April. E) Committee- no issues were brought up. The meeting ADJOURNED at 7:50 pm to the next regular meeting on March 24, 2008, at 5:30 pm, in the Council Hearing Room, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. Respectfully submitted by, Michelle Lakey Recording Secretary Approved by the Cultural Heritage Committee on March 24, 2008. ____________________________ Jeff Hook, Senior Planner