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Home My WebLink AboutItem 4a - Staff PresentationCITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ARCH-0052-2022 (989 Chorro) Mission Plaza Restrooms and Café Improvements April 25th, 2022 Replacement of restroom building, construction of a kiosk building, creation of an uncovered outdoor seating area, and associated site improvements including site furniture, lighting, and improved signage Debbie Rudd, Principal –RRM Design Group David Gibbs, Architect –RRM Design Group Shelsie Moore, Supervising Civil Engineer –City of San Luis Obispo Public Works Brian Nelson, City Engineer –City of San Luis Obispo Public Works CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Recommendation 2 Recommend the Community Development Director find the project consistent with the City’s historical preservation standards and policies CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO MONTEREY ST CHORRO STBROAD STPurview and Policy General Plan Conservation and Open Space Element §3.6.1. The City’s Cultural Heritage Committee will help identify and advise on suitable treatment for archaeological and historical resources; and review new development to determine consistency with cultural resource preservation guidelines or standards Historic Preservation Ordinance §14.01.030 (C). The Committee shall review and make recommendations on applications and projects which include new construction or alterations located in historic districts or sensitive archaeological sites. Historic Preservation Program Guidelines §3.2.1 New structures in historic districts shall be designed to be architecturally compatible with the district’s prevailing historic character…; New structures are not required to copy or imitate historic structures, or seek to create the illusion that a new building is historic . §3.2.2 …New development should not sharply contrast with, significantly block public views of, or visually detract from, the historic architectural character of historically designated structures located adjacent to the property…..or detract from the prevailing historic architectural character of the area. CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO MONTEREY ST CHORRO STMission Plaza Concept Plan CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO MONTEREY ST CHORRO STBROAD STMission Plaza Concept Plan Council and Advisory Body Review CHC -Oct 2018 CC -June 2019 Parks and Rec -Aug 2019 ARC –Oct 2019 CHC -Oct 2019 CC -Dec 2019 CC -Feb 2020 CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO MONTEREY ST Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa CHORRO STBROAD STMission Plaza –Primary Feedback Activate spaces to improve safety and encourage positive uses CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Concept Plan Phase 1 Implementation – Restrooms and Cafe •Focused on replacing the restroom and adding a café CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO MONTEREY ST CHORRO STBROAD STMission Plaza Phase I Restroom Replacement & Café Building Council and Advisory Body Review 2018 October 22 –Cultural Heritage Committee 2019 August 7 –Parks and Recreation Commission October 7 –Architectural Review Commission October 28 –Cultural Heritage Committee 2020 February 18 –City Council Study Session CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Existing Conditions Restroom Restroom CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Create “hub of activity” with outdoor seating Replace the existing restrooms Activate the area with a café Increase safety and reduce “hiding spots” Accommodate existing and ongoing special events Preserve the Plaza’s unique sense of place while honoring the history of Mission Plaza Coordinate with SLO Museum of Art Enhance ADA accessibility Concept Plan Phase 1 Implementation – Restrooms and Cafe Guiding Principles/ Goals CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Mission Plaza Concept Plan -Phase 1 CafeMurray AdobeRestroom Restroom Design and Café Broad Street CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CafeMurray AdobeRestroom Broad Street Adobe rehabilitation to be a future project (no improvements proposed with this phase). Honor the history of the Murray Adobe Paving to reflect footprint of former adobe Interpretive plaque for Murray Adobe Flexible outdoor seating area with movable tables and chairs, potted olive trees and overhead string lights Remove trellis and open seating area CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CafeMurray AdobeRestroom Broad Street Café moved closer to the street to increase distance between structures Enhanced safety and visibility Future Sculpture Garden and SLOMA Activity Area ADA accessibility to restroom and cafe CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Mission Plaza Concept Plan Site Materials and Pedestrian Lighting CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Café and Restroom Architecture CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO MONTEREY ST Mission San Luis Obispo BROAD STCHORRO STExamples of Kiosk Café’s in Public Spaces CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO MONTEREY ST Mission San Luis Obispo CHORRO STContext Images / Site History Center SLO Museum of Art CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO MONTEREY ST Mission San Luis Obispo Context Images/ Historical Detail Character Johnson Building Sinsheimer Building Granada Hotel Big Sky Cafe CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO MONTEREY ST Mission San Luis Obispo CHORRO STDetail Inspiration History Center Window and iron detail Metal and bronze materials CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO MONTEREY ST Mission San Luis Obispo BROAD STCHORRO STDetail and Color Inspiration Images -Mission Mission Entry Door Details Mission Metal Doors Bronze/Metal Sculpture CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO MONTEREY ST Mission San Luis Obispo BROAD STCHORRO STCafe Concept Sketch Looking Southeast from Broad Street CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO MONTEREY ST Mission San Luis Obispo BROAD STCHORRO STCafe Concept Sketch Looking Southwest from Mission Plaza CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO MONTEREY ST CHORRO STCafé/Kiosk Elevations & Details CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO MONTEREY ST Mission San Luis Obispo CHORRO STRestroom Elevations & Details CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Architectural Materials CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Historic Preservation Ordinance 26 ▪3.2.1: Architecturally compatible development within Historic District ▪3.2.2: Architectural compatibility -Style, details, and colors compatible -Not directly copying or imitating significant buildings in the area -Enhances views to the Murray Adobe (and addresses security concerns) -Murray Adobe protected and will remain undisturbed CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO 27 Adobe Perimeter. A qualified Historic Architect or Architectural Historian with demonstrated experience working with adobe structures shall be retained to monitor and provide protection guidance for any work in the immediate vicinity of the perimeter of the Murray Adobe. Final plans for construction permits to complete this project shall note this requirement and construction permits shall not be issued until a monitoring plan has been approved by the Community Development Director. Improvements adjacent to the base and perimeter of the Adobe shall be limited to decomposed granite, pea gravel, or similar surface, appropriately sloped to promote drainage away from the building and protect the building from damage by moisture, runoff, or new vegetation. Archaeological Monitoring. The applicant shall provide an archeological monitoring plan prepared by a City -qualified archeologist to be implemented during construction. The plan shall identify the qualified professional who will conduct the monitoring and circumstances where a Native American tribal representative or qualified site monitor is required. The plan shall recommend specific procedures for responding to the discovery of archeological resources during the construction of the project consistent with Section 4.60 of the Archaeological Resource Preservation Program Guidelines. The plan shall be submitted as a part of the building permit Conditions of Approval CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Environmental Review Categorically Exempt 28 Categorical Exemptions 15301 Existing Facilities –Plaza (minor alterations & remains in use as a park) 15302 Replacement or Reconstruction (restroom structure) 15303 New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures (kiosk) CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ARCH-0052-2022 (989 Chorro) Mission Plaza Restrooms and Café Improvements April 25th, 2022 Action: Recommend the Community Development Director find the project consistent with the City’s historical preservation standards and policies CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO MONTEREY ST Mission San Luis Obispo BROAD STCHORRO STAdditional Slides CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Mission Plaza Concept Plan Restroom and Pedestrian Lighting CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO 33 CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Material, Color and Ornamentation Inspiration CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO 40 History Center CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO MONTEREY ST Mission San Luis Obispo BROAD STCHORRO STQuestions?