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SUBJECT: Nomination of seven properties to the Master List of Historic Resources.
CAO RECOMAffNDATION: Adopt a resolution adding the properties to the Master List.
ADVISORY BODY RECOMMENDATION
At its January 24, 1994 meeting, the Cultural Heritage Committee held a public hearing to
consider adding seven properties to the Master List of Historic Resources. On motion of Dan
Krieger, seconded by Victoria Wood, the CHC voted unanimously to recommend that the City
Council add the properties to the Master List. At the hearing, three citizens spoke in support
of the proposed listing (draft minutes attached).
SITUATION
Completion of Phase II historic nominations is one of the CHC's primary work objectives in the
City's 1993-95 Financial Plan. Of the 13 candidate properties originally studied by the
Committee, seven properties are ready to proceed for listing.
Procedures for adding properties to the Master List of Historic Resources are found in the
Historical Preservation Program Guidelines, and were adopted by the City Council in 1987
(Appendix C attached). Two of the properties, 4025 Orcutt Road and 3897 S. Higuera Street,
are located on sites with previous development approvals which required the historic buildings
to remain. The La Loma/Bowden Adobe at 1590 Lizzie Street is located on a site for which a
planning application now being processed (Tract 156-93).
Data Summary
Applicant: City of San Luis Obispo
Representative: Denise Fourie, Cultural Heritage Committee
Project Addresses and zoning:
■ 50 Higuera Street (formerly 20 Higuera Street, the old Cal Trans Office); C-S zone.
■ 1350 California Boulevard (SLO High School Gymnasium); PF.
■ 4025 Orcutt Road (Rodriguez Adobe); R-1-PD.
■ 3897 S. Higuera Street (Long/Bonetti Farm); M-PD.
■ 2176 Johnson Avenue (Sunny Acres); C/OS-40.
■ 978 Olive Street (Heritage Inn); C-T.
■ 1590 Lizzie Street (La Loma/Bowden Adobe); R-1-SP.
Site Description and Setting
(see supporting documentation for each property) .
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Environmental Determination: Categorically exempt (CEQA Section 15308)
DISCUSSION
The Master List of Historic Resources consists of about 150 distinctive structures which have
significant historic or architectural value to the community, and which merit special honor and
recognition. Some of these properties are also eligible for State or Federal historic designation,
and may qualify for favorable tax status or other benefits. The CHC has researched these
properties' histories and evaluated their significance based on criteria such as age, architectural
style, neighborhood context, and history. Once they are added to the list, changes to listed
historic structures are possible, provided that such changes promote the structure's original
architectural style and character. According to the Historical Preservation Program Guidelines,
demolition of an historical resource should be done only when: "l) the condition of the building
poses a threat to the health, safety or welfare of community residents or people living or
working on or near the site, or 2) the project sponsor demonstrates that it financially infeasible
to rehabilitate the structure or preserve the historic nature of the site."
Here are the steps required for adding candidate properties to the Master List:
1. Complete Nominations. Committee members completed the draft historic
documentation for the above properties. The documentation is summarized and sent to
owners of the candidate properties. The candidate properties are then scheduled for a
public hearing.
2. Hold Public Hearing and Recommend Council Action. Committeemembers hold the
hearing, take public comment if any, and then may recommend that the City Council add
the properties to the Master List. As a result of public testimony or additional research,
committee members may add to or amend the historic inventories prior to City Council
review. Staff then incorporates any changes into the final agenda packet which goes to
the City Council for final action. In deciding whether to recommend a property to the
Master List, the Committee and the City Council should use the attached "Delineation
of Historic Resource Criteria for Building Evaluation and Recommendations. "
3. Council Review. Staff schedules the item for Council Hearing and prepares a staff
report and a draft resolution. Council then acts on the CHC recommendation, as
described in Appendix C, attached.
4. Meeting Follow-up. After Council action, the City Clerk will add the newly designated
properties to the Master List, record the properties with the County Recorder (as now
required by State law), notify property owners and publish a new Master List for public
distribution.
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In addition to the above seven properties, the CHC is also preparing historical documentation
to expand the Railroad Square Historic District and add historic structures of the old railroad
yard to the Master List to afford additional protection to these features.
HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE
Old Cal Trans Offices. Built in 1931, the brick with file-roof building was the first of three
similarly styled district offices designed by the State. Based on an original design by architect
Howard E. Jones, the building's distinctive style was an early effort to recapture the
architectural character of the Spanish and Mexican periods in California's history. Its
recommended listing is based on its unique architectural character.
San Luis Obispo High School Gymnasium. The high school gym, built in 1936, is believed
to be the only surviving example in this county of a school facility built through the Federal
Works Progress Administration of the 1930s. Built in stages, the gymnasium and locker rooms
were designed by Louis N. Crawford in what has been described as Spanish Colonial Revival
Style. Its recommended listing is based mainly on age and status as the only remaining building
of the original SLO High School campus at this site, and the oldest surviving school building
in the City.
Long/Bonetti Ranch. Located prominently at the south entrance to the City, this 1880-vintage
ranch complex symbolizes an important stage in the City's history when small farms and ranches
were a predominate feature. This is believed to be the last intact example of a working ranch
complex of buildings inside the city limits, and both family groups associated with the ranch
were pioneer ranching families in the area. Listing of the principal structures (house, barn,
windmill, water tower, pump house, barn, granary), landscaping and other distinctive features
is recommended by virtue of the property's age, uniqueness, and historical associations.
Sunny Acres. Built as an orphanage in 1931, the Sunny Acres building has been described as
having a distinctive Lombard or Milanese Romanesque architectural style, popular in California
in the 1920s. Widely used for academic buildings in California (eg. UCLA and USC), Sunny
Acres is the only example of this architectural style in the County. The building was designed
by William Mooser Company of San Francisco, a firm established in 1852 and responsible for
many notable buildings in California, including the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, the tower
building in Ghiradelli Square and the Maritime Museum, both in San Francisco. Listing is
recommended due to the building's unusual architectural style, pre-eminence of its architect, and
its long-term use as a social services facility.
Heritage Inn. This bed and breakfast inn was built in 1904 and originally located at the corner
of Monterey and Santa Rosa Streets. It was moved twice, in 1930 and then in the early 1980s
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to its current location. It originally served as the family home for the City Constable, Manuel
Herrera, his wife and ten children. It has since served as a boarding house for professional men
and later, Cal Poly students; as offices for the City, YMCA, and SLO County. Listing is
recommended by virtue of the building's age, nomadic history, and historical associations.
La Loma/Bowden Adobe and Rodriguez Adobe. These adobes are recommended for listing
because of their age and historical associations with early California families. The current
adobes are believed to date back to at least the mid-1800s, and are believed to be among the
oldest structures in the City. The original adobes have undergone only minimal alteration in this
century; although both structures have been abandoned and neglected for many years. Historical
data suggests that the La Loma Adobe may have been the site of John C. Fremont's headquarters
in San Luis Obispo in 1846. Listing is recommended due to the structures' ages, uniqueness,
and historical associations.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Adopt resolution adding one or more of the seven nominated properties to the
Master List based on the attached historical documentation and upon appropriate
findings.
2. Do not adopt a resolution adding one or more of the candidate properties to the
Master List.
3. Continue the item for additional information or study, and specify the
the additional information or analysis needed.
Attachments:
-Draft resolution
-CHC draft minutes
-Excerpt, Historical Preservation Program Guidelines (Appendix C)
-Historical Designation Criteria
Council Reading File: Historic Resource Inventories, Documentation of Historical Significance.
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RESOLUTION NO. (1994 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
AMENDING THE MASTER LIST OF HISTORIC RESOURCES TO INCLUDE
PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 50 HIGUERA STREET, 1350 CALIFORNIA STREET,
4025 ORCUTT ROAD, 3897 SOUTH HIGUERA STREET, 2176 JOHNSON
AVENUE, 978 OLIVE STREET, AND 1590 LIZZIE STREET.
WHEREAS, in 1983 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 5197 establishing the
"Master List of Historic Resources", along with procedures for adding properties to the listing;
and
WHEREAS, on January 24, 1994 the Cultural Heritage Committee held a public hearing
to consider recommending to the City Council the addition of seven properties in the City of San
Luis Obispo to the Master List, due to their historical and/or architectural significance to the
community; and
WHEREAS, at said meeting, the Cultural Heritage Committee reviewed the historical
documentation on the following properties and recommended that the City Council add these
properties to the Master List of Historic Resources:
■ 50 Higuera Street (formerly 20 Higuera Street, the old Cal Trans Office).
■ 1350 California Boulevard (SLO High School Gymnasium).
■ 4025 Orcutt Road (Rodriguez Adobe).
■ 3897 S. Higuera Street (Long/Bonetti Farm).
■ 2176 Johnson Avenue (Sunny Acres).
■ 978 Olive Street (Heritage Inn).
■ 1590 Lizzie Street (La Loma/Bowden Adobe).
and;
WHEREAS, this City Council considered this recommendation during a public hearing
on March 16, 1993 pursuant to historic preservation guidelines established by Council Resolution
No. 6157 (1987 Series); and
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo that based on the Cultural Heritage Committee's recommendation, historical
documentation as described in the attached Exhibits, public testimony, the staff report, and on
the City's Historical Preservation Program Guidelines the following:
SECTION 1. Addition to Master List of historic Resources. The following properties are
hereby added to the Master List of Historic Resources with the numeric historic rankings (eg.
Type #3) and with the appropriate findings for National Register eligibility, where applicable,
as listed in the Documentation of.Historical Significance and Historic Resources Inventory for
each property, on file in the Community Development Department.
50 Higuera Street (formerly 20 Higuera Street, the old Cal Trans Office);
1350 California Boulevard (SLO High School Gymnasium);
4025 Orcutt Road (Rodriguez Adobe);
3897 S. Higuera Street (L.ong/Bonetti Farm);
2176 Johnson Avenue (Sunny Acres);
978 Olive Street (Heritage Inn);
1590 Lizzie Street (La Loma/Bowden Adobe).
SECTION 2. Publish Revised Master List. The Community Development Director is hereby
directed to amend the Master List of Historic Resources to include the properties listed above,
and to publish a revised Master List for public distribution.
SECTION 3. Recording of Historic Properties. The City Clerk is hereby directed to record
the properties' historic designation with the County Recorder, pursuant to State Law.
On motion of , seconded by and on the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
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the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 15th day of March, 1994.
Mayor Peg Pinard
ATTEST:
Diane Gladwell, City Clerk
APPROVED:
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MINUTES
SAN LUIS OBISPO
CULTURAL HERITAGE CONEM[ITTEE
Regular Meeting of January 24, 1994
The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Hearing Room, San Luis Obispo City
Hall, 990 Palm Street.
ROLL CALL
Present: James Danaher, Denise Fourie, Dan Krieger, Leo Pinard, Janice Ramsay, Wendy
Waldron, Victoria Wood
Absent: none
Staff: Jeff Hook, Associate Planner
APPROVAL OF NIINUTFS: On motion of James Danaher, seconded by Janice Ramsay, the
minutes of the regular meeting on November 22, 1993 were unanimously approved.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Astrid Gallagher presented historic profiles of 1105 George Street, 1717 and 1725 Santa Barbara
Street, and asked that the CHC add the information on 1105 George Street to City files, since
this property was already on the Master List of Historic Resources. She asked that the CHC
schedule the two other properties for consideration of nominating to the Master List at the
Committee's next meeting.
Committeemembers thanked Ms. Gallagher for preparing the information, and on motion of
James Danaher, seconded by Janice Ramsay, voted unanimously to include the new information
in the 1105 George Street CHC file, and to direct staff to place 1717 and 1725 on the CHC's
February 28, 1994 agenda for consideration of nomination to the Master List.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
1. Phase II Historic Candidates: Consideration of nominating the following candidate
properties to the Master List of Historic Resources: 50 Higuera Street (Old Cal Trans
Office, formerly 20 Higuera Street); 1350 California Boulevard (SLOHS Gymnasium);
4025 Orcutt Road (Rodriquez Adobe); 3897 South Higuera Street (Long/Bonetti Farm);
2176 Johnson Avenue (Sunny Acres); 978 Olive Street (Heritage Inn); and 1590 Lizzie
Street (La Loma/Bowden Adobe).
Chairperson Fourie introduced the item and opened the public hearing. She noted that the
CHC's action on the candidate properties was advisory to the City Council which is tentatively
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scheduled to consider the CHC recommendation at its March 1, 1994 meeting.
Susan Vessely, 743 Pacific Street, spoke in support of adding the seven properties to the Master
List of Historic Resources. Her husband Bob noticed the proposed action in a newspaper legal
ad, and were particularly glad to see the Bowden Adobe and Sunny Acres proposed for listing.
Jack Sullivan, 1578 Palm Street, said that he had heard about the proposed listing from the
Vesselys, and also wanted to express his support for the CHC's action.
John Rosson, 3897 South Higuera Street, spoke in support of the proposed listing, and explained
that he was the current resident of the Long/Bonetti farmhouse. He said that he and his wife
had done considerable repair work on the house, and that it was a nice place to live. He was
glad to see that the City supported preservation of the old house. He described the uses and
history of some of the outbuildings on the farm property, and noted that several members of the
.Bonetti family still live in the San Luis Obispo area.
Hearing no further public comment, Chairperson Fourie closed the public hearing and asked the
Committee members for a motion. On motion of Dan Krieger, seconded by Victoria Wood, the
Committee recommended that the City Council add the following properties to the Master List
of Historic Resources: 50 Higuera Street (Old Cal Trans Office, formerly 20 Higuera Street);
1350 California Boulevard (SLOHS Gymnasium); 4025 Orcutt Road (Rodriquez Adobe); 3897
South Higuera Street (Long/Bonetti Farm); 2176 Johnson Avenue (Sunny Acres); 978 Olive
Street (Heritage Inn); and 1590 Lizzie Street (La Loma/Bowden Adobe).
The motion carries unanimously.
INFORMATION SHARING
1. Demolition of the Southern Pacific Railroad Turntable.
Wendy Waldron explained circumstances surrounding the demolition and removal of the Old
Southern Pacific Railroad Turntable in early November 1993. She called Councilman Bill
Roalman and met at the turntable site on Thursday, January 20th, 1994 and found that nothing
was left of the turntable except a concrete retaining wall. She was shocked and saddened about
the removal and felt this was another example of illegal demolition that resulted in the loss of
a significant historic resource for the City and the County.
Dan Krieger explained the historic significance of the turntable,nand indicated that he had spoken
with City Public Works staff who indicated that the removal was probably due to Southern
Pacific's effort to clean up contaminated soils in the railroad yard.
Wendy Waldron felt that this loss should not be taken without sending notice to SP of the City's
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disappointment with the Railroad's actions. She asked that the CHC send a letter to the City
Council recommending that the Council send a letter to the Railroad expressing the City's
concerns and reminding SP about the City's demolition regulations.
Chairperson Fourie explained that she had spoken to Mayor Pinard, the CAO and the City
Attorney regarding the turntable, and that they were looking into the legality of SP's action. She
noted that there may have been an interpretation made by the Railroad that the turntable was not
a "structure" and hence, exempt from the demolition regulations.
Leo Pinard felt that the CHC's previous comments on the turntable may have put it on SP's "hit
list", and that the CHC needed to be more sophisticated and have its "ducks in a row" when it
decides to preserve historic structures.
General discussion followed regarding the CHC's strategies for preventing these types of
demolitions in the future and enlisting the City Council's help in these efforts.
Jeff Hook explained that the Utilities staff had notified SP in Spring 1993 that contaminated
water was running from the turntable sump into the sanitary sewer, and that the drain line
needed to be capped off. SP never applied for demolition of the turntable, nor did the previous
letter authorize the Railroad to remove the turntable. It appears that SP may have used the
City's water quality concerns as justification to remove the turntable without going through the
demolition review process. He noted that in the past, SP had applied for demolition permits
before removing other railroad structures and equipment.
Wendy Waldron felt that in addition to the letter, the CHC should also expand the Railroad
Historic District to highlight importance of the remaining railroad structures. She believed it
was important to find out the facts of what happened, and to ensure that there is close
communication is maintained between City departments so that historic preservation objectives
are shared and incorporated into all project plans.
Chairman Fourie asked for a motion to write a letter, and indicated that she would get back with
Mr. Dunn and Mr. Jorgenson to find out the facts. On motion of Leo Pinard, seconded by
Janice Ramsay, the Committee voted unanimously to forward a letter to the City Council.
Chairman Fourie and Wendy Waldron would draft the letter.
2. Status of current development projects:
Jeff Hook reviewed the status of the Soda Works Project at 1015 Nipomo Street, Tract 156-93
(Bowden Adobe site) at 1590 Lizzie Street, and a General Plan amendment (Froom Ranch site),
Los Osos Valley Road. He noted that the City Council had approved the Planned Development
rezoning for the property, and the ARC would be considering,final details of the Soda Works
project in the near future; the Bowden Adobe subdivision was on hold pending a determination
on whether a specific plan would be required;. and that a General Plan amendment involving the
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old Froom Ranch would be considered by the Planning Commission and City Council soon. He
said he would keep the Chairperson informed of hearing dates.
3. Subcommittee Report: Planning for the 1994 San Luis Obispo Railroad Centennial
Celebration.
Dan Krieger said that the CHC subcommittee had not met, but that he was Co-Chair of the
Centennial Celebration Committee and that plans were going forward. He briefly described the
planned activities, and announced that the next celebration planning meeting would be held on
Wednesday, January 26th. He noted that the celebration will take place on Thursday, May 5
In related discussion, Committeemembers decided to schedule a special work session at the
CHC's regular March meeting to decide on the boundaries for an expanded Railroad Historic
District.
4. Review plans for City Los Gatos Field Trip.
Jeff Hook confirmed plans for the Los Gatos Field trip to be held on Friday, January 28,
starting at 7:15 am at City Hall. He said that the group would get a presentation by Sandy
Bailey, a planner for the City of Los Gatos, on that City's historic preservation/seismic
restoration program. He noted that the group would be driving in a City van, and would return
to City Hall by about 8 pm.
Chairperson Fourie asked who would be attending. All members raised their hand except Mr.
Pinard, who indicated he would not be attending. Dan Krieger said he may have a medical
appointment which would prevent him from going on the field trip.
Dan Krieger stated that Ron Clark, an employee of the City Historic Museum, is very interested
in helping the CHC with the Centennial Celebration. Dan left the meeting.
5. National Main Street Center Assessment Report.
Jeff Hook explained that the City had received an assessment report of downtown, and that
overall the tone of the report was very positive and complementary. He noted that historic
preservation was mentioned as a key design objective for downtown, and said he would make
copies of the report for interested committeemembers.
6. Other Items
Chairperson Fourie noted that on Friday night, March 11th the City Council will honor the
Advisory Bodies, and that members should plan on attending. She also noted that prior to the
next Quarterly Advisory Body Luncheon (when incoming chairs were welcomed), a meeting will
probably be held in March to allow incoming and outgoing chairs to confer. She noted that the
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CHC should appoint a new chair and vice-chair at its February 28th meeting. Other members
agreed.
Chairperson Fourie explained that she had been contacted regarding the status of the Greenfield
property relative to historic listing. She noted that the Greenfields had approached the CHC
regarding the possibility of adding their property to the Master List in Fall 1993, but that they
apparently no longer intended to pursue listing. She asked staff if the Greenfields had been
contacted.
Jeff Hook said that he had recently spoke to Mr. Greenfield, and that he no longer wishes to
pursue the application. He indicated that after speaking to the CHC and others he was
discouraged about the chances of listing the property. He noted that the CHC was receptive to
listing, and that they had asked the Greenfields to submit additional information which was never
received.
Leo Pinard said that Mr. Greenfield may have felt that it was the City's responsibility to pursue
listing, and that the CHC may have asked for too much information on this particular property.
He felt that the situation raised philosophical questions about what was the basis for the Master
List and the eligibility criteria.
General discussion followed regarding eligibility for the Master List and the historic signing
program. Committee members discussed the difference between Master List and Contributing
properties. Leo Pinard suggested that the issue of historic sign eligibility be placed on an
upcoming agenda. There was general agreement that the item be added to the February agenda
for discussion.
The meeting adjourned to the City of Los Gatos Field Trip on Friday, January 28, 1994.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeff Hook, Associate Planner
Secretary to the Cultural Heritage Committee
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APPENDIX C. Procedures for adding properties to the
Master List of Historical Resources.
1. Who Can Apply,
Any person may request that a property be added to the Master List of Historical
Resources. The Cultural Heritage Committee, Architectural Review Commission, Planning
Commission or the City Council may also initiate an application.
2. Where and How to Apply.
A standard application form must be completed and submitted to the Community
Development Department. The form must be accompanied by all available information
that documents the historical importance and architectural character of the building
or site.
There is no fee for applying for Historical Resource designations.
For information about data sources and help with preparing an application, contact the
Cultural Heritage Committee.
3. Actions by the Cultural Heritage Committee.
The Cultural Heritage Committee (CHC) will review the application and decide whether
it merits consideration. If the CHC finds that an application merits consideration, a
public hearing will be scheduled and the applicant will be notified.
The time, date and place of the public hearing will be advertised in the Telegram
Tribune newspaper. At the public hearing, or in no case more than 60 days from the
hearing date, the CHC will recommend that the property be added or not added to the
Master List of Historical Resources. When evaluating an application, the CHC will use
the attached criteria.
4. Actions by the City Council.
Within sixty days from the CHC action on an application, the City Council will decide
if the property should be added to the Master List of Historical Resources. These
decisions will be made at an advertised public hearing. The applicant will be
notified of the hearing date.
In making these decisions, the City Council will consider the CHC's recommendations,
public testimony and application materials. The action of the City Council is final.
If the City Council approves the addition of a property to the Master List of
Historical Resources, the City Clerk will send the applicant a copy of the council
resolution that affirms this action.
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DELINEATION OF HISTORIC RESOURCE CRITERIA
FOR BUILDING EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
ARCHITECTURAL CRITERIA
►� I. Style
Describes form of building such as size, structural shape and details within
that form (i.e., arrangement of.windows and doors, ornamentation, etc.)
Building style will be evaluated as a measure of:
1. The relative purity of a traditional style (as compared to building styles
in San Luis Obispo);
2. Rarity of existence at any time in the locale; and/or current rarity
although the structure reflects a once popular style;
3. Traditional, vernacular and/or eclectic influences that represent a
particular social milieu and period of the community; and/or the uniqueness
of hybrid styles and how these styles are put together.
4. The degree to which the structure has maintained its integrity (i.e.,
assessment of alterations and structural condition, if known).
H Design
Describes the architectural concept of a structure and the quality of artistic
merit and craftmanship 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 architect (i.e.,
carpenter-builder) accurately interpreted and conveyed the style(s).
Building design will be evaluated as a measure of:
1. Notable attractiveness with aesthetic appeal because of its uniqueness,
artistic merit, details and craftsmanship;
2. Overall attractiveness because of craftsmanship and aesthetic value, though
not necessarily unique;
✓ 3. An expression of interesting details and eclecticism among
carpenter-builders, although the craftsmanship and artistic quality may.not
be superior.
V III. An
Age is a measure of how relatively old a structure is in the context of the
history of San Luis Obispo, primarily Anglo-American history (circa 1850). (See
Scale of Building Age).
CRITERIA FOR BUILDING EVALUATIONS
IV. Architect
Describes the professional (an individual or firm) directly responsible for the
building design and plans of the structure.
The architect will be evaluated as a reference to:
1. A master architect (e.g., Wright).
2. A known architect who made significant contributions to the state or region
(e.g., Julia Morgan).
3. An architect who, in terms of craftsmanship, made significant contributions
to San Luis Obispo (e.g., Abrahams who, according to local sources,
designed the house at 810 Osos - Frank Avila's father's home - built
between 1927 - 30).
4. An early architect who is otherwise of no special significance but can be
identified as a professional (e.g., pioneer architects of the region as
confirmed by AIA archival membership records of California and the Central
Coast).
/V. Environmental Design Continuity
Describes the inter-relationship of structures and their relationship to a
common environment. Refers to the continuity, spatial relationship, and visual
character of a street, neighborhood, or area.
Environmental design continuity will be evaluated as a measure of the:
1. Symbolic importance of a structure to the community and the degree to which
it serves as a conspicuous and pivotal landmark (i.e., easily accessible to
the public, helps to establish a sense of time and place).
2. Compatibility of a structure with neighboring structures in its setting on
the basis of period, style (form, height, roof. lines), design elements,
landscapes, and natural features; and how these combine together to create
an integral cultural, historic, or stylistic setting.
3. Similarity to and/or compatibility of a structure with its neighboring
structures which, collectively, although of no particular aesthetic value,
combine to form a geographically definable area with its own distinctive
character.
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HISTORICAL CRITERIA
VL History - Person
Describes a person, group, organization, or institution that has been connected
with the structure, either intimately or secondarily, for at least two
generations (i.e., 40 years).
Historical person will be evaluated as a measure of the degree to which a person
or group was:
1. Significant to the community as a public leader (i.e., mayor, congressman,
etc.) or for his or her fame and outstanding recognition - locally,
regionally, or nationally.
2. Significant to the community as a public servant who has made early,
unique, or outstanding contributions to important local affairs or
institutions (i.e., councilmen, educators, medical professionals,
clergymen, railroad officials).
3. Contributions which, though minor, directly or indirectly, had a beneficial
effect on the community (i.e., firemen, law enforcement officers, postal
workers, businessmen/shopkeepers, city employees, etc.).
VII. History - Event
Associated with a social, political, economic, governmental, educational or
other institutional event that has been important to the community.
Historical event will be evaluated as a measure of:
1. A landmark, famous, or first-of-its-kind event for the city - regardless of
whether the impact of the event spread beyond the city.
2. A relatively unique or interesting contribution to the city (i.e., the Ah
Louis Store as the center for Chinese-American cultural activities in early
San Luis Obispo history).
3. A contribution which, though minor, nonetheless was important to the
community (i.e., local interest groups); or, alternatively, a unique or
interesting contribution only loosely connected with the structure, object,
site, or district.
VIII. History-Context
Associated with and also a prime illustration of predominant patterns of
political, social, economic, cultural, medical, educational, governmental,
military, industrial, or religious history.
Historical context will be evaluated as a measure of the degree to which it
reflects
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1. Early, first, or major patterns of local history, regardless of whether the
historical effects go beyond the city level, that are intimately connected
with the building (i.e., County Museum).
2 Secondary patterns of local history but closely associated with the
building (i.e., Park Hotel).
3. Secondary patterns of local history but loosely associated with the
building.
Historical context will also be evaluated on the basis of:
4. Whether or not a structure occupies its original site and/or whether or not
the original foundation has been changed, if known.
MEETING AGENDA.
DATE -/ ' ITEM
County of San Luis Obispo
COUNTY GOvERNMENT CENTER,RM.370■SAN LUIS OBISPO,CALIFORNIA 93408■(805)781-5011
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March 15, 1994 RECEIVED OFFICE OF THE
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
MAR 15 1994
John Dunn, City Administrator ADMINISiAnG&UN9B EC
City of San Luis Obispo SAN LUIS OBISPO,CA Ir
City Administration '4 P R 1994
P.O. Box 8100
San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8100 CITY CLERK
HAND DELIVERED
HISTORICAL MASTER LIST ADDITIONS/SUNNY ACRES (COUNCIL AGENDA 3/15/94
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM #1)
I have just learned of the consideration of a County owned facility (Sunny Acres) for the
inclusion in the City Master List of Historic Resources. The item will be considered by your
Council this evening. The County requests that the consideration of Sunny Acres (2176
Johnson Ave.)be postponed or continued. This will allow County staff adequate opportunity
to review and evaluate the issues and open necessary dialogue with City staff.
The issue is not one of the merits of historic inclusion or exclusion, but one of an
opportunity to participate in the process. The County has no record of notification as
reported in the City staff report on page two. I understand a City form letter was sent to
the County in late December, but the County has no evidence or record of receipt. If the
County had been properly notified, we would surely have responded. This is an issue of
importance to the County.
Your favorable reaction to postpone or continue this item will be greatly appreciated.
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ROBERT E. HENDRIX
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