HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-11568 approving a Historic Property Preservation Agreement between the City and the owners of theRESOLUTION NO. 11568 (2025 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 VOLLMER HOUSE AT 1116 PISMO STREET
(APPLICATION NO. HIST-0151-2025)
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
1116 Pismo Street, described as the Vollmer 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, Christopher David Frago and Heidi A. Howland-Frago are the owners
of that certain qualified real property, together with associated structures and
improvement thereon, located on Assessor’s Parcel Number 002-446-019, located at
1116 Pismo Street, in the City of San Luis Obispo, California, also described as The
Vollmer 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 April 28, 2025, 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 June 3, 2025, 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 Vollmer House, located at 1116 Pismo 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 1116 Pismo
Street,” to be entered into by the City and the property owners, Christopher David Frago
and Heidi A. Howland-Frago, attached hereto as “Exhibit A.”
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 Council Member Francis, seconded by Council Member Boswell, and
on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Boswell, Francis, Marx, and Vice Mayor
Shoresman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Stewart
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 3rd day of June 2025.
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Vice Mayor Michelle Shoresman
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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