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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3 - HIST-0091-2021 (531 Dana)Meeting Date: April 26, 2021 Item Number: 3 CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE AGENDA REPORT SUBJECT: A request to include the property at 531 Dana Street in the City’s Inventory of Historic Resources as a Master List Resource (Dana/Barneberg House) ADDRESS: 531 Dana Street BY: Walter Oetzell, Assistant Planner Phone: 781-7593 FILE #: HIST-0091-2021 E-mail: woetzell@slocity.org FROM: Brian Leveille, Senior Planner 1.0 BACKGROUND The owner of the property at 531 Dana Street, Brian Tuohy, has requested that the property be designated as a Master List Resource in the City’s Inventory of Historic Resources as the Dana/Barneberg House, and has provided an evaluation of the property and its eligibility for historic listing (Historic Resource Evaluation, Attachment 1). As set out in the City’s Historic Preservation Ordinance,1 the Committee will determine if property meets eligibility criteria for listing to a degree that warrants designation of the property as a Master List Resource, and forward a recommendation to City Council, for final action on the application. 2.0 DISCUSSION 2.1 Site and Setting The property is on the south side of Dana Street, about 400 feet west of Nipomo Street, in a Medium-High Density Residential (R-3) Zone, an area characterized by single-family dwellings. It is within a smaller residential section the Downtown Historic District that includes a spectrum of settlement from the mid-19th century to the 1920s (see Attachment 2). Several properties in the vicinity are included in the City’s Inventory of Historic Resources.2 The dwelling that is the subject of this evaluation was originally constructed (architect unknown) in the late 19th Century, from about 1887, on property across Dana Street (at 550), and moved to the subject site in 1914.3 The property (531 Dana) appears as a “Contributing Property” on the listing of historic properties adopted by the City Council in 1988 (by Resolution No. 6424). 1 Historical Preservation Ordinance § 14.01.060 2 13 properties are included in the Inventory (3 Master, 10 Contributing List), 400 & 500 blocks of Dana St. 3 See description of building history, from page 17 of the Bertrando Historic Resource Evaluation (Attachment 1) Figure 1: 531 Dana Street Item 3 Packet Page 35 HIST-0091-2021 (531 Dana) Page 2 2.2 Building Architecture As described in the applicant’s Historic Resource Evaluation, the dwelling reflects Victorian vernacular architecture,4 sheathed in shiplap siding, with several distinctive elements: ▪ Unusual mix of roof lines, including flat front and gable with two-patterned shingle ▪ Square bays on front façade, with ins-set columns at corners and continuous sill ▪ Recessed porch with flat sawn balusters, wood railing, and saw cut border of circles above The City’s Historic Context Statement describes the representative forms and styles of late 19th-Century Residential Development, including cottages and Folk Victorian (see excerpt, Attachment 3). The specific architectural and historical characteristics of the building are more fully discussed in the Historic Resource Evaluation submitted with this application, and summarized in the Evaluation section of this report, below. 2.3 John Wesley Barneberg and Grace Barneberg The applicant’s Historic Resource Evaluation also provides biographical details about John Wesley Barneberg and his daughter Grace, who are most closely associated with the property. John Wesley Barneberg, born in Iowa, had been farming in Arroyo Grande and relocated to Dana Street after marrying Sarah Elizabeth Anderson in 1873. As more fully described in the Historic Resource Evaluation, he was active in the community, running a foundry and machine shop and a hardware store, serving as City Tax Collector, and involved in many civic committees, later becoming president of two local banks, and having some success in exploration and development of oil resources in the region. His daughter Grace lived much of her life in the house, up until the time of her death. She taught high school, having been educated at Stanford and Berkeley, was one of the founders of the Monday Club, and was active in several local organizations and boards. She also helped her parents raise her brother’s two children, Helen Maxine and Jack Barneberg, grandchildren of Charles William Dana, who, in turn, was the son of William Goodwin Dana. Further detail on which this summary is based, including discussion of the intertwined relationship between the Dana and Barneberg families, is provided from page 11 of the applicant’s Historic Resource Evaluation (Attachment 1). 4 Bertrando, Historic Resource Evaluation (Attachment 1), from pg. 23. Figure 2: 531 Dana St. (1995 View) Item 3 Packet Page 36 HIST-0091-2021 (531 Dana) Page 3 3.0 EVALUATION To be eligible for listing as an historic resource, a building must exhibit a high level of historic integrity, be at least 50 years old, and meet one or more of the eligibility criteria described in § 14.01.070 of the Historic Preservation Ordinance (see Attachment 4). Those resources that maintain their original or attained historic and architectural character, and contribute either by themselves or in conjunction with other structures to the unique or historic character of a neighborhood, district, or to the City as a whole may be designated as a “Contributing List Resource” (HPO § 14.01.050). The most unique and important resources and properties in terms of age, architectural or historical significance, rarity, or association with important persons or events in the City’s past may be designated as “Master List Resources.” The applicant’s Historic Resource Evaluation (Attachment 1) provides, from page 26, an evaluation of the eligibility of the property for designation as a Master List Resource, following the City’s Edibility Criteria). 3.1 Architectural Criteria As described in the applicant’s Historic Resource Evaluation, the dwelling exhibits many characteristic features of Victorian vernacular examples form the late 19th Century, in a manner that expresses interesting details with notable attractiveness, consistent with listing criteria for “Style” and for “Design”: The 1880s architectural style of the Dana/Barneberg House used an abundance of elements that were popular with the prominent citizens of San Luis Obispo at that time. Using elements found on Queen Anne cottages such as the squared bay, panels under the windows, and shingle work under the gables, it also represents a composite of borrowed elements. The saw cut balustrades and scroll sawn border under a narrow front facing gable behind a shed roof belie other aspects of design. […] (pg. 26) 3.2 Historic Criteria The Historic Resource Evaluation provides a summary (pp. 26 & 27) of the local activities in which John Wesley Barneberg and his sister Sarah, were engaged, illuminating their contributions to the local community, and notes the association of the Barnebergs with the Dana family, to demonstrate the association of this property with the lives of persons important to local history, as described by listing criteria for “History – Person.” 3.3 Integrity To demonstrate satisfaction of listing criteria for “Integrity,” the Historic Resource Evaluation notes the retention of the original design, footprint, and character-defining elements of the home intact in moving to its current site from its original site across Dana Street, the lack of significant alteration of the building, and its sensitive restoration in 2006, overseen by Darryl Joseph “Joe” Shauerman, a local glazer and craftman (pp. 20-21, pg. 28). Item 3 Packet Page 37 HIST-0091-2021 (531 Dana) Page 4 Overall, the house retains more than enough of its character to communicate its significance as an innovative, abstracted example of Minimal Traditional architecture with some extraordinary interior features. (pg. 24). 3.4 Conclusion The information in the Historic Resource Evaluation prepared for this application, documenting the architectural character and integrity of the house, and describing the people associated with the property, provides a basis for the Committee to find that the dwelling satisfies Architectural Criteria for Style and Design (§§ 14.01.070 (A) (1) & (2)), Historic Criteria for “History-Person” (§14.01.070 (B) (2)), and Criteria for Integrity (§§ 14.01.070 (C) (1) & (2)), to a degree that qualifies the property for designation as a Master List Historic Resource. As the Historic Resource Evaluation concludes: As a result of this current study, the Dana/Barneberg House qualifies for its age, design, integrity, as well as the people important to our history that were associated with the house. It is strongly recommended that the residence be upgraded and added to San Luis Obispo's Master List of Historic Properties 4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW This project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Inclusion of the subject properties on the City’s Inventory of Historic Resources does not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment, and so is covered by the general rule described in § 15061 (b) (3) of the CEQA Guidelines. 5.0 ALTERNATIVES 1. Recommend to the City Council that the property be designated as a Master List Resource in the City’s Inventory of Historic Resources, noting the elements of the property which satisfy Evaluation Criteria to a degree warranting such designation, as being among the most unique and important resources and properties in terms of age, architectural or historical significance, rarity, or association with important persons or events in the City’s past. 2. Continue consideration of the request with direction to the applicant and staff on pertinent issues. 3. Recommend to the City Council that the property should not be designated as a Master List Resource, based on finding that the property does not satisfy Evaluation Criteria for historic listing to a degree warranting such designation. This alternative is not recommended because the applicant has provided an Historic Resource Evaluation supporting a conclusion that the property meets the applicable Listing Criteria set out in the City’s Historic Preservation Ordinance to a degree warranting designation as a Master List Resource. 6.0 ATTACHMENTS 1. Historic Resource Evaluation (Bertrando & Bertrando Research Consultants) 2. Downtown Historic District (Historic Preservation Ordinance) Item 3 Packet Page 38 HIST-0091-2021 (531 Dana) Page 5 3. Late 19th-Century Residential Development (Context Statement) 4. Evaluation Criteria (Historic Preservation Ordinance) 5. 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The historic Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa is at the geographic and historic center of the district, which is bounded roughly by Palm and Marsh Streets on the north and south, Osos and Nipomo Streets on the east and west, plus Dana Street as the northwest corner. Although some structures date to the Spanish and Mexican eras (1772-1850) and the American pioneer settlement era (1850s- 1870), the majority of surviving structures date from the 1870s to the 1920s. The district is comprised of two subdivisions: the Town of San Luis Obispo, recorded 1878 and the Mission Vineyard Tract recorded in March of 1873. The Downtown Historic District has an area of 61.5 acres and in 2010 includes 98 designated historic structures. The Downtown Historic District was developed along the City’s earliest commercial corridors along Monterey, Higuera, Chorro, Garden and Marsh Streets, and has retained its historical use as San Luis Obispo’s commercial and civic center. Commercial structures were laid out in a regular grid pattern, with buildings set at the back of sidewalks and relatively narrow (60 foot right-of-way) streets. The resultant narrow streets and zero building setbacks reinforce the district’s human scale and vibrant Main Street image. Site Features and Characteristics Common site features and characteristics include: A.Buildings located at back of sidewalk with zero street and side setbacks B.Finish floors at grade C.Recessed front entries oriented toward the street D.Front facades oriented toward the street E.Trees placed at regular intervals along the street Architectural Character Built during the San Luis Obispo’s boom time circa 1870s-1910s (when the Town’s population increased over 800 percent from 600 people in 1868 to 5,157 in 1910), the district’s commercial architectural styles reflect the increasing wealth of the times. Architectural styles present in the Downtown District include examples of Classical Revival, Italianate and Romanesque structures, and more modest early American commercial. Although a few structures were designed by outside architects (specifically from San Francisco and Los Angeles), the majority of Downtown buildings were designed and built by local builders, including the Maino family, John Chapek, 721, 717 and 715 Higuera Street, North Elevation ATTACHMENT 2Item 3 Packet Page 84 39 Doton Building, 777 Higuera Street, North Elevation and Frank Mitchell. Predominant architectural features include: A. One to two stories (occasionally three) B. Flat or low pitched roof, often with a parapet C. Wide entablature or projecting cornice that often includes classical architectural details such as dentils, brackets and molding D. First floor windows are horizontally oriented storefront windows, often with display space facing street. In multi-story structures, windows are vertically oriented, typically with double hung, wood sashes, and symmetrically arranged so that they are dimensionally taller than their width E. Structures follow simple rectilinear or “boxy” buildings forms F. Masonry or smooth stucco wall siding G. Contrasting bulkheads along base of street façade H. Use of awnings, historic signs, second-story overhangs and canopies I. Use of transom windows above storefronts Individually Contributing Elements in the Downtown District Not all historic resources in the Downtown Historic District were built during the district’s period of significance of 1870-1930. These buildings generally do not exhibit the signature architectural elements described above but do contribute to the historic character of San Luis Obispo in their own right based on age, architectural style or historical association. By virtue of their significance, these resources also merit preservation. For example, the Doton Building is an example of Streamline Moderne architecture from the 1930s. This building was placed on the Master List as a significant resource due to its craftsmanship and the rarity of this particular style in San Luis Obispo. Additional examples include the Laird building at 1023 Garden. Built in the 1880s, the Laird building is one of the City’s last remaining Pioneer False front buildings. The Golden State Creamery building at 570 Higuera is historically significant to San Luis Obispo for its association with the Smith Building and Union Hardware Building, 1119 and 1129 Garden Street, East Elevation ATTACHMENT 2Item 3 Packet Page 85 40 dairy industry, an industry integral to the City’s development. Non-Contributing Elements in Downtown Non -contributing buildings are those that both do not meet the criteria outlined above and have not achieved historical significance. Most of the post—1950 contemporary buildings in the district fall into this latter category. Non-contributing architectural styles, materials or site features include: A. Buildings setback from street or side property lines B. Building height, form or massing which contrasts markedly with the prevailing 2-3 story pattern C. Wood, metal or other contemporary material siding, or “faux” architectural materials or features. D. Asymmetrical arrangement of doors and windows E. Raised, non-recessed or offset street entries to buildings Residential Although the majority of the Downtown District is commercial, within the district is a smaller residential section, primarily along Dana Street and also down Monterey Street to the west of the mission. This subsection includes a spectrum of settlement from the mid 19th century to the 1920s. Lots were generally platted in regular grids, although curved along Dana to accommodate the creek. Site features and characteristics- Residential: A. Street yard setbacks of 20 feet or more, often with low walls (2 feet) and fences at sidewalk B. Coach barn (garage) recessed into rear yard C. Front entries oriented toward the street with prominent porch and steps D. Front facades oriented toward the street The architectural styles in the residential area of the Downtown district are varied and 756 Palm Street, South Elevation 1010 Nipomo Street, South and West Elevations ATTACHMENT 2Item 3 Packet Page 86 41 represent several different periods of development in San Luis Obispo. The oldest, vernacular Adobe, dates back the early pioneer period. The Rosa Butrón de Canet adobe at 466 Dana is from this period and is one of the few surviving adobes in San Luis Obispo. Folk and High Victorian structures built during the population influx at turn of the twentieth century. Finally, Spanish Revival, a style that achieved popularity in San Luis Obispo during the housing boom of 1920s and 1930s which was itself funded in part by the maturation of war bonds from World War I. Architectural features- Residential: A. One and rarely two story buildings B. Gable and hip roof types predominate C. Traditional fenestration, such as double-hung, wood sash windows, ornamental front doors, wood screen doors D. Painted wood or smooth stucco siding. 469 Dana Street, North Elevation ATTACHMENT 2Item 3 Packet Page 87 42 *** Murray Adobe, 474 Monterey Street; Anderson House, 532 Dana Street; Hotel Wineman, 849 Higuera Street; 762 Higuera Street ATTACHMENT 2Item 3 Packet Page 88 City of San Luis Obispo Historic Context: Late 19th Century Citywide Historic Context Statement HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP 42 THEME: LATE 19TH CENTURY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT Residential properties constructed in the last decades of the 19th century represent San Luis Obispo’s establishment as a City. When the county was first organized, San Luis Obispo was the only settlement in it, with a few small adobe buildings clustered around the Mission. By the early 1850s, the main road running through the San Luis Obispo pueblo ran northeast to southwest, crossing San Luis Obispo Creek below the Mission, at the end of what is now Dana Street. The pueblo became part of the earliest neighborhoods during Americanization in the late 19th century. Neighborhoods from this period are located close to the downtown commercial center, and many have already been recognized by the City as historic districts. Although adobe construction was still common, by the 1860s, wood frame construction was becoming more prevalent. Although San Luis Obispo has a collection of high style residences constructed in the late 19th century, most wood frame residences in San Luis Obispo during this period were being designed within the vernacular vocabulary. The Mission Orchard Tract, which was laid out in 1888 on land that originally belonged to the mission, is an example of a late 19th century neighborhood largely developed with more modest housing, including cottages and Folk Victorian examples. This period also saw the construction of prominent residences erected in architectural styles representative of the period. Captain W. G. Dana erected the first frame building in the county on Snyder House, 1406 Morro Street, 1885. Photo 2013; source City of San Luis Obispo. ATTACHMENT 3Item 3 Packet Page 89 City of San Luis Obispo Historic Context: Late 19th Century Citywide Historic Context Statement HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP 43 Monterey Street from material brought from Chile. Captain John Wilson soon after erected a two- story frame building on the lot where the public library now stands. Railroad workers settled in San Luis Obispo and became the impetus for new residential development in the city in the late 1880s. Although many workers opted to live in downtown San Luis Obispo, development in general shifted towards the eastern and southern boundaries of the city and focused on tracts adjacent to the Southern Pacific right-of-way. The Loomis, McBride, and Homestead tracts, developed in 1887, were especially popular with railroad workers due to their proximity to the Southern Pacific rail yard and service facilities.38 As railroad activity expanded toward the end of the 19th century, the needs of the growing employee population sparked a demand for increased worker housing. The neighborhoods immediately adjacent to the railroad station were developed with relatively modest single-family residences to accommodate the growing influx of workers.39 A popular area was the Imperial Addition tract, which was developed in 1891 and was conveniently located near the Southern Pacific roundhouse. The neighborhood eventually became known as “Little Italy” due to the high concentration of Italian railroad workers who resided there. In order to continue railroad expansion during this period, many prominent land-holders along the railroad route granted rights-of-way; this included the Dana family in San Luis Obispo. Establishing a right-of-way for the railroad significantly impacted the landscape of San Luis Obispo. While many new subdivisions were developed, existing subdivisions were drastically altered and streets and other access routes were destroyed to create at-grade crossings. The existing configuration of the city was essentially cut in half, and several subdivisions had to be re-platted, including the Central Addition and the Loomis tract. 38 Hemalata Dandekar and Adrianna Jordan, “The Railroads and San Luis Obispo’s Urban Form,” Focus, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Volume XVII, 2010, 48. 39 Robert Pavlik, “A Railroad Runs through It: The San Luis Obispo Southern Pacific Railroad Historic District,” n.d. Website: http://www.heritageshared.org/docs/essays/roadscholars/roadscholars.html. Accessed March 2013. ATTACHMENT 3Item 3 Packet Page 90 City of San Luis Obispo Historic Context: Late 19th Century Citywide Historic Context Statement HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP 44 1. Phillips Addition (1874) 2. Deleissigues Tract (1876) 3. Buena Vista Tract (1885) 4. Loomis Tract (1887) 5. Deleissigues Subdivision (1887) 6. McBride Tract (1887) 7. Homestead Tract (1887) 8. Hathway Addition (1887) 9. Buena Vista Addition (1887) 10. Fairview Addition (1887) 11. Deleissigues Addition (Block 5) (1887) 12. Central Addition (1888) 13. Maymont Addition (1889) 14. Schwartz Addition (1889) 15. South Side Addition (1891) 16. Imperial Addition (1891) Map showing land annexations along the proposed right-of-way for the Southern Pacific Railroad, 1874- 1891. Source: Adrianna Jordan, The Historical Influence of the Railroads on Urban Development and Future Economic Potential in San Luis Obispo, online version, p. 35. ATTACHMENT 3Item 3 Packet Page 91 City of San Luis Obispo Historic Context: Late 19th Century Citywide Historic Context Statement HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP 45 Most residences constructed in San Luis Obispo during this period were examples of vernacular hipped roof cottages or Neo-classical cottages. There are also examples of more elaborate, high style residences, although they are not the most prevalent type during this period. In 1875, San Luis Obispo attorney De Guy Cooper wrote: We can boast of some very fine private residences. Heretofore, the style of architecture has been of a rather primitive nature; but latterly there has been a marked improvement in this particular area, and buildings erected within the past year have been of a better nature, and of a more permanent character.40 Residents who were building more opulent homes during this period often chose styles that were popular in other parts of the country, including Queen Anne, Eastlake, and Italianate styles. These large two- and three-story homes often had elaborate scrollwork and other decorative details. They were constructed beginning in the 1870s, and these styles remained popular until the turn of the 20th century. Local architects associated with this period include William Evans, Hilamon Spencer Laird, W.C. Phillips, and Alfred Walker.41 40 De Guy Cooper, “Resources of San Luis Obispo County,” reprinted in A Vast Pictorial Domain: San Luis Obispo County in the 1870s, 1993, 17. Quoted in Robert C. Pavlik, “Historical Architectural Survey Report for the Cuesta Grade Project,” California Department of Transportation, October 1994. 41 The vernacular nature of most residential development during this period indicates that most homes were designed without the use of an architect. The architect identified in this section is based on information available in existing surveys; additional research should be conducted to identify other architects from this period. ATTACHMENT 3Item 3 Packet Page 92 City of San Luis Obispo Historic Context: Late 19th Century Citywide Historic Context Statement HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP 46 Late 19th Century Residential Development: Associated Property Types, Integrity Considerations & Eligibility Standards Property Type Single-family Residence; Historic District A residential property from this period may be significant:  As an increasingly rare example of late-19th century residential development -- Criterion A/1/B.2 (Event).  For its association with a significant person in San Luis Obispo’s early history -- Criterion B/2/B.1 (Person).  As a rare remaining example of adobe residential construction -- Criterion C/3/A.1,A.2 (Design/Construction).  As a good or rare example of a particular architectural style associated with the period -- Criterion C/3/A.1,A.2 (Design/Construction).  A collection of residences from this period that are linked geographically may be eligible as a historic district. Integrity Considerations In order to be eligible for listing at the federal, state, or local levels, a property must retain sufficient integrity to convey its historic significance under the Late 19th Century Residential Development theme.  Residential properties from this period eligible under Criteria A/1/B.2 (Event) should retain integrity of location, design, feeling, and association.  A residential property significant under Criterion B/2/B.1 (Person) should retain integrity of design, feeling, and association, at a minimum, in order to convey the historic association with a significant person.  Residential properties significant under Criterion C/3/A.1,A.2 (Design/Construction) should retain integrity of location, materials, workmanship, and feeling. Any remaining examples of adobe construction from this period with fair integrity would likely be eligible. In general, the adobe walls should remain largely intact and the residence should retain the majority of the character-defining features associated with an adobe structure of its age. Alterations that are consistent with upgrades typically seen in early adobe structures, including later additions constructed with wood framing and replacement windows within original window openings, are acceptable. It is expected that the setting will have been compromised by later development. Wood frame buildings from this period should retain good integrity, although minor alterations are acceptable. ATTACHMENT 3Item 3 Packet Page 93 City of San Luis Obispo Historic Context: Late 19th Century Citywide Historic Context Statement HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP 47 Eligibility Standards To be eligible, a property must:  date from the period of significance;  display most of the character-defining features; and  retain the essential aspects of integrity. Extant Examples Hays-Latimer Adobe, 642 Monterey Street, 1860. Left image: Date unknown; source Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Special Collections. Right image: 2013; source City of San Luis Obispo. Dallidet Adobe, 1185 Pacific Avenue, 1860. Left image: Date unknown; source San Luis Obispo County Historical Society. Right image: 2013; source City of San Luis Obispo. ATTACHMENT 3Item 3 Packet Page 94 City of San Luis Obispo Historic Context: Late 19th Century Citywide Historic Context Statement HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP 48 Railroad Cottage, 1127 George Street, 1900. Photo 2013; source Historic Resources Group. Baker House, 1636 Morro Street, 1900. Photo 2013; source City of San Luis Obispo. Righetti House, 1314 Palm Street, 1877. Photo 2013; source City of San Luis Obispo. Anderson House, 532 Dana Street, 1898. Photo 2013; source City of San Luis Obispo. Mancilla/Freitas Adobe, 868 Chorro Street, c. 1800- 1850. Photo of rehabilitation 2014; source City of San Luis Obispo. Rosa Butron Adobe, 466 Dana Street, 1860. Photo 2013; source City of San Luis Obispo. ATTACHMENT 3Item 3 Packet Page 95 12 Zoning, or remove the property from historic listing if the structure on the property no longer meets eligibility criteria for listing, following the process for listing set forth herein. 14.01.070. Evaluation Criteria for Historic Resource Listing When determining if a property should be designated as a listed Historic or Cultural Resource, the CHC and City Council shall consider this ordinance and State Historic Preservation Office (“SHPO”) standards. In order to be eligible for designation, the resource shall exhibit a high level of historic integrity, be at least fifty (50) years old (less than 50 if it can be demonstrated that enough time has passed to understand its historical importance) and satisfy at least one of the following criteria: A. Architectural Criteria: Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values. (1) Style: Describes the form of a building, such as size, structural shape and details within that form (e.g. arrangement of windows and doors, ornamentation, etc.). Building style will be evaluated as a measure of: a. The relative purity of a traditional style; b. Rarity of existence at any time in the locale; and/or current rarity although the structure reflects a once popular style; c. Traditional, vernacular and/or eclectic influences that represent a particular social milieu and period of the community; and/or the uniqueness of hybrid styles and how these styles are put together. (2) Design: Describes the architectural concept of a structure and the quality of artistic merit and craftsmanship of the individual parts. Reflects how well a particular style or combination of styles are expressed through compatibility and detailing of elements. Also, suggests degree to which the designer (e.g., carpenter-builder) accurately interpreted and conveyed the style(s). Building design will be evaluated as a measure of: a. Notable attractiveness with aesthetic appeal because of its artistic merit, details and craftsmanship (even if not necessarily unique); b. An expression of interesting details and eclecticism among carpenter-builders, although the craftsmanship and artistic quality may not be superior. (3) Architect: Describes the professional (an individual or firm) directly responsible for the building design and plans of the structure. The architect will be evaluated as a reference to: ATTACHMENT 4Item 3 Packet Page 96 13 a. A notable architect (e.g., Wright, Morgan), including architects who made significant contributions to the state or region, or an architect whose work influenced development of the city, state or nation. b. An architect who, in terms of craftsmanship, made significant contributions to San Luis Obispo (e.g., Abrahams who, according to local sources, designed the house at 810 Osos - Frank Avila's father's home - built between 1927 – 30). B. Historic Criteria (1) History – Person: Associated with the lives of persons important to local, California, or national history. Historic person will be evaluated as a measure of the degree to which a person or group was: a. Significant to the community as a public leader (e.g., mayor, congress member, etc.) or for his or her fame and outstanding recognition - locally, regionally, or nationally. b. Significant to the community as a public servant or person who made early, unique, or outstanding contributions to the community, important local affairs or institutions (e.g., council members, educators, medical professionals, clergymen, railroad officials). (2) History – Event: Associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of local or regional history or the cultural heritage of California or the United States. Historic event will be evaluated as a measure of: (i) A landmark, famous, or first-of-its-kind event for the city - regardless of whether the impact of the event spread beyond the city. (ii) A relatively unique, important or interesting contribution to the city (e.g., the Ah Louis Store as the center for Chinese-American cultural activities in early San Luis Obispo history). (3) History-Context: Associated with and also a prime illustration of predominant patterns of political, social, economic, cultural, medical, educational, governmental, military, industrial, or religious history. Historic context will be evaluated as a measure of the degree to which it reflects: a. Early, first, or major patterns of local history, regardless of whether the historic effects go beyond the city level, that are intimately connected with the building (e.g., County Museum). b. Secondary patterns of local history, but closely associated with the building (e.g., Park Hotel). ATTACHMENT 4Item 3 Packet Page 97 HIST-0091-2021 (531 Dana) Designation of 531 Dana Street as a Master List Resource in on the City's Inventory of Historic Resources (Dana/Barneberg House) Master List Resource Designation which may be applied to the most unique and important historic properties and resources in terms of •Age, •Architectural or historical significance, •Rarity, or •Association with important persons or events in the City’s past (Historic Preservation Ordinance §14.01.020) Evaluation Victorian Vernacular (Bertrando Evaluation) Unusual mix of roof lines, including flat front and gable with two-patterned shingle Square bays on front façade, with ins-set columns at corners and continuous sill Recessed porch with flat sawn balusters, wood railing, and saw cut border of circles above Listing Criteria (§14.01.070) Architectural criteria (1)Style: relative purity of a traditional style; rarity; traditional, vernacular, eclectic influence; uniqueness of hybrid styles (2)Design:architectural concept; artistic merit and craftsmanship; accurate interpretation and expression of style; compatibility and detailing of elements Historic Criteria (1)Person: significantly important to history (public leader; fame, outstanding recognition; early, unique, or outstanding contributions) Integrity: Authenticity of physical identity; original site, foundation; retention, survival of design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, association, characteristics of period of significance; recognizable, conveying reasons for historical significance HIST-0091-2021 (531 Dana) Designation of 531 Dana Street as a Master List Resource in on the City's Inventory of Historic Resources (Dana/Barneberg House)