HomeMy WebLinkAboutr 10478 approving historic property preservation at 863 and 867 pacific streetRESOLUTION NO. 10478 (2013 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY SAN LUIS OBISPO APPROVING AN HISTORIC
PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
SAN LUIS OBISPO AND OWNERS OF A DESIGNATED HISTORIC RESOURCE
AT 863 AND 867 PACIFIC STREET
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo is authorized by California
Government Code Section 50280 et seq. (known as "the Mills Act'') to enter into contracts with
the owners of qualified historical properties to provide for appropriate use, maintenance, and
rehabilitation such that these historic properties retain their historic characteristics; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted Resolution No. 9136 (2000 Series),
establishing the Mills Act Historic Property Tax Incentive Program as an on -going historic
preservation program to promote the preservation, maintenance and rehabilitation of historic
resources through financial incentives; and
WHEREAS, the owners possess fee title in and to that certain qualified real property,
together with associated structures and improvements thereon, located on Assessor's Parcel
Number 003-528-019, located at 863 and 867 Pacific Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93401,
also described as the Zion Lutheran Church and Parsonage, (hereinafter referred to as the
"historic property"); and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo has designated this
property as a historic resource of the City of San Luis Obispo pursuant to the policies in the
City's Historic Preservation Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City and owners, for their mutual benefit, now desire to enter into this
agreement to limit the use of the property to prevent inappropriate alterations and to ensure that
character -defining features are preserved and maintained in an exemplary manner, and repairs
and/or improvements are completed as necessary to carry out the purposes of California
Government Code, Chapter 1, Part 5 of Division 1 of Title 5, Article 12, Sec. 50280 et seq., and
to qualify for an assessment of valuation pursuant to Article 1.9, Sec. 439 et. seq. of the Revenue
and Taxation Code; and
WHEREAS, as provided by adopted procedures, the Cultural Heritage Committee held
public hearings on February 25, 2013 and July 22, 2013, to consider a request by Cayucos
Cowboys, LLC, owner of 863 and 867 Pacific Street; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the Cultural Heritage Committee's
recommendation, documentation for the property on file in the Community Development
Department, public testimony, the staff report, and the City's Historical Preservation Ordinance.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings. The City Council makes the following findings:
1. Conservation and Open Space Element program 3.6.2 indicates the City will participate
in financial assistance programs such as property tax reduction programs that encourage
maintenance and restoration of historic properties.
2. Zion Lutheran Church, located at 863 and 867 Pacific Street, has been recognized as an
historic asset in the community by its designation as a Master List Historic Property. As such,
maintaining the structures, including the main church building and parsonage, will meet the
City's goals for historic preservation listed in policies 3.3.1 through 3.3.5 of the Conservation
and Open Space EIement.
3. The Historic Resources Inventory clearly indicates the parsonage, a bungalow -type
structure with a side -facing gable roof, full front porch, and small shed roof dormer, as a related
feature to the Master List property.
SECTION 2. Historic Preservation Agreement Approved. The City Council hereby
approves the "Historic Preservation Agreement between the City of Sari Luis Obispo and the
Owners of the Historic Property Located at 863 and 867 Pacific Street." attached hereto and
entered into between the City and owner, Cayucos Cowboys, LLC.
SECTION 3. Mayor Authorized to Sign Agreement for City. The City Council hereby
authorizes the Mayor to execute said agreement on behalf of the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo.
SECTION 4. Environmental Determination. The City Council has determined that the
above actions do not constitute a project, as defined by Section 15378 of the California
Environmental Quality Act and are exempt from environmental review.
SECTIONS. Recordation of the Agreement. No later than twenty (20) days after the
parties enter into said agreement, the City Clerk shall cause this agreement to be recorded in the
Office of the County Recorder of the County of San Luis Obispo.
Upon motion of Council Member Ashbaugh, seconded by Council Member Christianson,
and on the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Ashbaugh, Carpenter and Christianson, Vice Mayor
Smith and Mayor Marx
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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The foregoing resolution was adopted this 19`" day of November 2013.
ATTEST:
City
APPROVED ALTO FORM:
J. Christine Di
City Attorney