HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-11274 adding three properties to the Master List of Historic Resources (198 Paso Robles, 201 Buena Vista, 2424 Sunset)R 11274
RESOLUTION NO. 11274 (2021 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, ADDING THREE PROPERTIES TO THE
MASTER LIST OF HISTORIC RESOURCES: “THE PIMENTEL-ORTH
HOUSE” AT 198 PASO ROBLES DRIVE (HIST-0083-2021); “THE
KENNETH AND MARTHA SCHWARTZ HOUSE” AT 201 BUENA VISTA
AVENUE (HIST-0084-2021); AND “THE PAGE-SELKIRK HOUSE” AT
2424 SUNSET DRIVE (HIST-0085-2021)
WHEREAS, the applicants, Pamela Orth, Lorraine Schwartz, and Shirley Selkirk,
filed applications on February 4, 2021, for review of the inclusion of the properties at 198
Paso Robles Drive, 201 Buena Vista Avenue, and 2424 Sunset Drive in the City’s Master
List of Historic Resources; and
WHEREAS, the Cultural Heritage Committee of the City of San Luis Obispo
conducted a public hearing in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San
Luis Obispo, California on July 26, 2021 and recommended that the City Council add the
properties at 198 Paso Robles Drive, 201 Buena Vista Avenue, and 2424 Sunset Drive
to the Master List of Historic Resources; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a public
hearing on September 7, 2021 for the purpose of considering the requests to add the
properties to the Inventory of Historic Resources; and
WHEREAS, notices of said public hearings were made at the time and in the
manner required by law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has duly considered all evidence, including the record
of the Cultural Heritage Committee hearing and recommendation, testimony of the
applicant and interested parties, and the evaluation and recommendation presented by
staff.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings. Based upon all the evidence, the City Council makes the
following findings:
a) The subject properties are eligible for inclusion in the City’s Inventory of
Historic Resources as Master List Resources because the dwelling on each
of the properties satisfies at least one of the evaluation criteria for historic
resource listing described in § 14.01.070 of the City’s Historic Preservation
Ordinance (HPO), exhibits a high degree of historic integrity, and is more
than 50 years old.
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b) The dwelling on each of the subject properties satisfies Architectural Criteria
for Style and Design (§§ 14.01.070 (A) (1) & (2)), and Criteria for Integrity
(§§ 14.01.070 (C) (1) & (2)) to a degree that qualifies each property for
designation as a Master List Historic Resource. The dwellings convey a
purity of style, exhibit attractiveness through detailing and craftsmanship,
and exhibit many characteristic features of Mid-Century Modern style of the
middle 20th Century in a manner that expresses interesting details with
notable attractiveness. They were designed by Kenneth Schwarz, a notable
local architect. The buildings occupy their original sites and retain their
characteristic design and materials. The property at 201 Buena Vista
Avenue (Kenneth and Marth Schwartz House) is also associated with
Kenneth Schwartz, significant to the community as a public leader, an
influential exponent of city planning in over six decades of service as Mayor,
City Council Member, Planning Commissioner, and many other roles
(Historic Criteria for “History-Person” (§14.01.070 (B) (2)).
SECTION 2. Environmental Determination. The 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.
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SECTION 3. Action. The City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo does hereby
include the properties at 198 Paso Robles Drive, 201 Buena Vista Avenue, and 2424
Sunset Drive in the Master List of Historic Resources as “The Pimentel-Orth House,”
“Kenneth and Martha Schwartz House,” and Page -Selkirk House.”
Upon motion of Vice Mayor Stewart, seconded by Council Member Pease, and on
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Christianson, Marx, Pease, Vice Mayor Stewart,
and Mayor Harmon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 7th day of September 2021.
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Mayor Heidi Harmon
ATTEST:
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Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of San Luis Obispo, California, on ______________________.
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Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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