HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-11522 approving a Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreement for the Snyder House at 1406 Morro Street (HIST-0386-2024)R 11522
RESOLUTION NO. 11522 (2024 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A HISTORIC PROPERTY
PRESERVATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE
OWNERS OF THE SNYDER HOUSE AT 1406 MORRO STREET
(APPLICATION NO. HIST-0386-2024)
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 ongoing historic
preservation program to promote the preservation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of
historic resources through financial incentives; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo designated 1406 Morro
Street, described as the Snyder House, as a Master List Historic Resource of the City of
San Luis Obispo on August 16, 1983 by adoption of Resolution No. 5197, pursuant to the
policies in the City’s Historic Preservation Program Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, Fred E. Kelley and Sophia P. Kelley, Trustees of the Kelley Family
Trust dated April 13, 2005, are the owners of that certain qualified real property, together
with associated structures and improvement thereon, located on Assessor’s Parcel
Number 003-541-017, located at 1406 Morro Street, in the City of San Luis Obispo,
California, also described as The Snyder House; and
WHEREAS, the City and Owners, for their mutual benefit, now desire to enter into
an 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 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, 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 August 26, 2024, for the purpose of reviewing the proposed
historic property preservation agreement, and recommended that the City enter into the
agreement; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a public meeting in the Council Chamber
of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, on October 1, 2024, for the
purpose of considering approval of the historic property preservation agreement, and has
duly considered all evidence, including the record of the Cultural Heritage Committee
hearing and recommendation and the evaluation and recommendation by staff; and
WHEREAS, notices of said public hearings and meetings were made at the time
and in the manner required by law.
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) Conservation and Open Space Element Program 3.6.2 states that the City will
participate in financial assistance programs such as property tax reduction
programs that encourage maintenance and restoration of historic properties.
b) The Snyder House, located at 1406 Morro Street, has been recognized as a
historic asset in the community by its designation as a Master List Historic
Property by the City Council on August 16, 1983 (Resolution 5197). As such,
maintaining the structure 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
Element.
SECTION 2. Environmental Determination. The City Council has determined that
the above actions do not constitute a project, as defined in California Environmental
Quality Act Guidelines § 15378, and are not subject to environmental review.
SECTION 3. Historic Property Preservation Agreement Approved. The City
Council hereby approves the “Historic Property Preservation Agreement between the City
of San Luis Obispo and the Owners of the Historic Property Located at 1406 Morro
Street,” to be entered into by the City and the property owners, Fred E. Kelley and Sophia
P. Kelley, Trustees of the Kelley Family Trust dated April 13, 2005.
SECTION 4. Community Development Director Authorized to Sign Agreement for
City. The City Council hereby authorizes the Community Development Director to execute
said agreement on behalf of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo.
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SECTION 5. Recordation of the Agreement. No later than twenty (20) days after
the parties enter into said agreement, the City Clerk shall cause the agreement to be
recorded in the Office of the County Recorder of the County of San Luis Obispo.
On motion of Vice Mayor Pease, seconded by Council Member Shoresman, and
on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Marx, Shoresman, Vice Mayor Pease, and Mayor
Stewart
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Francis
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 1st day of October 2024.
___________________________
Mayor Erica A. Stewart
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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