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HIST-0083-2021 (198 Paso Robles)
HIST-0084 (201 Buena Vista)
HIST-0085 (2424 Sunset)
Request to designate properties as Master List Resources and
include the properties in the City’s Inventory of Historic Resources
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Kenneth Schwartz, Architect
Cal Poly Department of Architectural
Engineering, early 1950s: Ken Schwartz, center
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Ken Schwartz, Local History
Pimentel-Orth House
▪ Minimalism and Functionalism
“Its interior and exterior axial arrangements formed of boxes; complex
use of materials, light, and views; and angular juxtaposition to the
natural landscape express the Corbusian notion of a machine for living”
The building retains its character defining features including: the V-
groove vertical siding; Masonite panels; absence of eaves and
horizontality; west-facing corner window, and hill-facing dogtooth
skylight.
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Kenneth and Martha Schwartz House
▪ Minimalism and Functionalism
“The most Neutraesque of Schwartz’s work in exterior expression of Minimalist
form, it shows the influence of Mies in use of planes, Wright in treatment of
public and private space, and the Second Bay Tradition (possibly through
Neutra) in its use of materials, but it is distinctively the work of Schwartz in its
kinetic logic.”
The building retains its character defining features including: its single
level form; rectangular facade and offset wings; flat roofline; glass
expanses; rhythmic vertical redwood siding; and expression of
structure through overall form.
Selkirk-Page House
▪ California Minimalism and Functionalism
“It’s extraordinary hexagonal hub design leading to three wings of
different uses is a Functionalist breakthrough within a Minimalist
aesthetic clearly influenced by Futurism.”
The building retains its character defining features including: its
hexagonal hub and spoke design, alcoves, exposed beams, plank
ceilings, round skylight; “hub” brick fireplace and freestanding chimney;
plywood siding outside and paneling; and large sliding glass doors.
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Listing Criteria - Architectural
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.
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.).
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).
Architect: Describes the professional (an individual or firm) directly
responsible for the building design and plans of the structure.
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Listing Criteria – History
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).
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Listing Criteria – Integrity
Authenticity of an historical resource’s physical identity evidenced by
the survival of characteristics that existed during the resource’s period
of significance. Integrity will be evaluated by a measure of:
(1) Whether or not a structure occupies its original site and/or
whether or not the original foundation has been changed, if known.
(2) The degree to which the structure has maintained enough of
its historic character or appearance to be recognizable as an historic
resource and to convey the reason(s) for its significance.
(3) The degree to which the resource has retained its design,
setting, materials, workmanship, feeling and association.
Summary Conclusions
(Applicant’s Evaluation)
Architectural Criteria:Style, Design, and Architect (§ 14.01.070 (A))
Each house qualifies for the Master List as “one of the most unique and
important historic properties and resources in terms of … architectural …
significance” as an embodiment of its style and representing the work of a
master
History:Person (§14.01.070 (B) (1))
The Kenneth and Martha Schwartz House also qualifies for the Master List
as “one of the most unique and important historic properties and resources
in terms of … historical significance” as the home of Ken Schwartz, a
person significant in San Luis Obispo’s past who made a significant
contribution to the broad pattern of our history as the most influential
exponent of city planning in over six decades of service as mayor, Planning
Commission chair, and many other roles
Integrity (§ 14.01.070 (C))
Each house retains integrity of location, design, setting, materials,
workmanship, feeling, and association, with very minor modifications,
typically executed by the architect himself within the period of significance
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Designation
Historic Preservation Ordinance
Action Alternatives
Recommend to the City Council that all of the properties be
designated as Master List Resources in the City’s Inventory of
Historic Resources.
Recommend to the City Council that one or more of the properties
be included in the City’s Inventory of Historic Resources, either as a
Contributing List Resource or as a Master List Resource.
Continue consideration of the request with direction to the applicant
and staff on pertinent issues.
Recommend to the City Council that none of the properties should
be included in the City’s Inventory of Historic Resources.
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Listing Criteria – Integrity
History – Person: Authenticity of an historical resource’s physical
identity evidenced by the survival of characteristics that existed during
the resource’s period of significance. Integrity will be evaluated by a
measure of:
(1) Whether or not a structure occupies its original site and/or
whether or not the original foundation has been changed, if known.
(2) The degree to which the structure has maintained enough of
its historic character or appearance to be recognizable as an historic
resource and to convey the reason(s) for its significance.
(3) The degree to which the resource has retained its design,
setting, materials, workmanship, feeling and association.
Listing Criteria - Architectural
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Listing Criteria - Architectural
Listing Criteria - History
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