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FROM: Arnold
SUBJECT:
Development Director; By: Jeff
Planner
of 1511 Morro Street to the Master Lisp of Historic Resources.
CAO RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution adding the property to the Master List.
DISCUSSION
Situation
The Community Development Department has received a request from Ann McMahon and Joseph
Kelly Moreno to nominate their house to the City's Master List of Historic Resources. A historic
inventory report accompanied the request and is available in the Council reading file. The house's
proposed historic name is the "Martha Dunlap House."
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Property Owners: Kelly Moreno and Ann McMahon
Representative: Betsy Bertrando, Researcher
Project Address: 1511 Morro Street
Zoning: R -2 -H
General Plan: Medium - density Residential, Historic District
Site Description: Single -story Craftsman-style bungalow located on a level, 50'X 145' lot in the
City's Old Town Historic District.
Originally built in 1916 by W.E. Lyman for Martha Dunlap, this Old Town neighborhood home
was featured on the cover of the City's Historical Preservation Financial Assistance Guidelines
booklet. The property is currently listed as a contributing property, and appears to qualify for the
Master List under two criteria:
A. History - Person The property is associated with Martha Dunlap, a businesswoman who
achieved success on her own in San Luis Obispo and Santa Maria at a time in our history
when it was unusual for a woman to do so; and
B. Architecture - Style and Design: The California Craftsman Bungalow has a purity of style
and a well thought out design that is reinforced by the quality of craftsmanship in the
house's construction.
Background
The Master List of Historic Resources consists of about 170 distinctive structures which have
significant historic or architectural value to the community, and which merit special honor and
recognition. Using information provided by the applicant and city historic files, the CHC
evaluated the significance of the nominated structure based on criteria such as age, architectural
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style, neighborhood context, and history and determined that the property met eligibility criteria.
Once a property is added to the Master List, changes to the historic property 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: "1) 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."
Historical/Architectural Significance
Martha Dunlap purchased the property in 1889 with plans to build a residence for herself. At the
time, she was living in Santa Barbara County and travelled to San Luis Obispo to manage her
properties, which by 1911, included the Cosmopolitan Hotel at 877 Monterey Street (where Put -
Ons Clothing is now), which later became the St. James Hotel. Martha Dunlap kept an apartment
at the St. James. Due to her business acumen, Ms. Dunlap acquired extensive properties in both
Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo. She died in 1917 before she could move into the new house
at 1511 Morro Street, and passed her properties on to her brother, Alfred Day. Martha Dunlap
was part of the City's economic health around the turn of the century, and her business
achievements were uncommon for an independent woman of her day.
Architecturally, 1511 Morro Street represents an excellent example of the Craftsman Bungalow,
both inside and out. This house style became popular in 1905 -25, and with its informal floorplan
and large porches, helped to inspire the "California Style" in home design. This single -story
residence has about 1,785 square feet, clapboard siding, and brick chimney. Decorative brackets
support the eaves, with numerous distinctive architectural features on the house's exterior and
interior. For example, an unusual paneled front door repeats the elephantine- design roof supports
on each side of the front porch. Original decorative features on the interior carry the Craftsman
theme through to the wood paneled living and dining areas. The house's design contributes to
the historic character of its neighborhood, and reflects quality both in its original design and
construction, as well as the sensitively -done addition completed in 1987.
CONCURRENCES
Cultural Heritage Committee Recommendation
At its November 27, 1995 meeting, the Cultural Heritage Committee held a public hearing to
consider adding property located at 1511 Morro Street to the Master List of Historic Resources.
On motion of Garth Kornreich, seconded by Alice Loh, the CHC voted 4:1 (Wood dissenting;
Krieger and Waldron absent) to recommend that the City Council add the property to the Master
List as a "Type 5" property, meaning that it is not eligible for the National Register, but
historically significant at a local level. At the hearing, the property owner's representative spoke
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in support of the proposed listing (draft minutes attached)
received.
ALTERNATIVES
No other public comments were
1. Do not adopt a resolution adding the candidate property to the Master List but retain
its current designation as a "contributing property." Contributing properties are those
which do not meet eligibility criteria for the Master List of Historic Resources, but due to
their age, architecture, or historic association enhance the historic character of the
neighborhood and City.
2. Continue the item for additional information or study, and specify the
the additional information or analysis needed.
Attachments:
-Draft resolution
- Vicinity Map
- Sketch of 1511 Morro on the cover of City document
-CHC draft minutes
Council Reading File: Evaluation and Recommendation for the Martha Dunlap
House, by B. Bertrando.
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RESOLUTION NO. (1996 SERIFS)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
AMENDING THE MASTER LIST OF HISTORIC RESOURCES TO INCLUDE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1511 MORRO 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, this nomination was initiated by the property owners of 1511 Morro Street,
who have researched the property's history and submitted historical and architectural
documentation; and
WHEREAS, on November 27, 1995 the Cultural Heritage Committee held a public
hearing and based on the documentation and public testimony presented, recommended that the
City Council add the property to the Master List due to its historical and /or architectural
significance to the community; and
WHEREAS, this City Council considered this recommendation during a. public hearing
on January 16, 1996 pursuant to historic preservation guidelines established by Council Resolution
No. 6157 (1987 Series);
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
that based on the Cultural Heritage Committee's recommendation, documentation as described in
the Historical Resource Inventory for this property, on file in the Community Development
Department, public testimony, the staff report, and on the City's Historical Preservation Program
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Guidelines the following:
SECTION 1. Addition to Master List of Historic Resources. The following property is
hereby added to the Master List of Historic Resources as Type 5 property (not eligible for the
National Register of Historic Places, but locally significant), and is more fully described in the
historical documentation on file in the Community Development Department, and as legally
described in Exhibit A:
-1511 Morro Street (The Martha Dunlap House, 1916).
SECTION 2. Publish Revised Master List. The Community Development Director is hereby
directed to amend the Master List of Historic Resources to include the property 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
on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 16th day of January, 1996.
Mayor Allen Settle
ATTEST:
Kim Condon, Assistant City Clerk
APPROVED:
Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRI MONS OF HISTORIC PROPERTY
Following is a legal description of the property added to the City of San Luis Obispo's Master
List of Historic Resources, by City Council Resolution No. (1996 Series):
1. 1511 Morro Street. (Martha Dunlap House)
City of San Luis Obispo, Murray and Church Addition, Block 103, Lot 2 (Assessor's
Parcel Number (APNI/)) 003 -538 -010). Owners: Kelly Moreno and Ann McMahon.
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5 November, 1995
Jeff Hook
Cultural Heritage Committee
City of San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Dear Mr. Hook,
Ann McMahon and I are the owners of the property at 1511 Morro
St., San Luis Obispo, California, 93401. We would like to apply for
placement of our home on the Master List for Historic Resources.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincere
Joseph Kelly Moreno, Ph.D.
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MINUTES
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CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE
Regular Meeting of November 27, 1995
The meeting convened at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, San Luis Obispo City Hall,
990 Palm Street.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Gallagher, John Edmisten, Garth Kornreich (arrived late), Alice Loh,
and Victoria Wood.
Absent: Dan Krieger and Wendy Waldron.
Staff: Jeff Hook, Associate Planner.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Onj&otion by Victoria Wood, seconded by John Edmisten,
the minutes of the regular rn g of October 23, 1995 were unanimously approved as
submitted.
DISCUSSION /ADMOUSTRATTVE ITEMS
1. Proposal from S County Archaeological Society regarding disposition of artifacts
and records frolNth e Palm Street Parking Garage archaeological excavation.
(Gallagher)
Jeff Hook introduced the item an a background on the excavation project. He then
introduced Wendy George and Keith Opale—wftldcity staff members who were familiar with the
project and who were working to complete the arch gical processing of excavated materials.
Ms. George explained that the original contract for archa logical services was never completed
'-due to disagreements between the archaeological firm and a City. This disagreement was due,
in part, to an underestimation by the contractor of the tent of the work. Some additional
funding was provided; however the scope of the proj mcreased after start of the excavation
due to the discovery of unexpected Mission Period d Native American features.
Luther Bertrando, P. O. Box 109, San Lu' bispo, CA 93406, explained their proposal on
behalf of the San Luis Obispo County aeological Society (SLOCAS) (letter attached). He
noted that the archaeologist kept the fi notes from the excavation, and that the City now must
stabilize the artifacts now stored at th City Corporation Yard and retrieve the field notes from
the archaeologist. About one -half of excavated material was catalogued and stored in file
boxes; the remainder is in gunny sacks. asized that to derive any public benefits from
the original excavation, the City needs to take actio rotect, and eventually, to interpret the
excavated materials. He noted that some of the file boxes collapsing, and suggested that the
City purchase boxes and shelving and rebox the mate ' using volunteer and student help. At
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that same time, SLOCAS ,could invite chaeological firms to view the material and provide
"informal" cost estimates to compl the cataloguing and analysis. He also noted that the
original archaeologist stated tgand would turnover the field notes to the City only if the
materials were properly proces archived and an appropriate institution.
Alice Loh felt strongly that fe City needed to take action to complete the archaeological work,
and agreed with SLOCA that the first step was to improve the storage of the excavated
materials.
Victoria Wood question why the original contract requirements were never met. She felt the
CHC needed more info lion about what went wrong with the previous contract, and about
costs and workscope to finkh the project before recommending an action to the City Council.
Mr. Hook explained that the orig excavation occurred in 1987 and that because of the length
of time that has elapsed, the City's b lion for resolving the dispute was by negotiating with
the previous archaeologist through SLO to retri eve the field notes, and then starting fresh
with another archaeological firm and possib volunteers. He said that he was hearing CHC
support for a 2 -step process: 1) approve an initi tep to stabilize the excavated materials using
remaining funds (approx. $8,000) from the origin contract; and 2)'continue consideration of
the longer -term, phased solution until information o proposed workscope and costs is available.
After extended discussion of strategies for stab' ' ' the excavated materials, on motion of John
Edmisten and seconded by Alice Loh, the Co m ttee voted 5 - 0 to: 1) authorize staff to use
remaining archaeological contr/estito ilize excavated materials stored at the City
Corporation Yard; 2) Continue of the overall archaeological resource recovery
plan, with direction to staff to kscope and get estimates of approximate costs of
the work, with workscope and ome back to the CHC; and 3) support SLOCAS
proposal to a ct as liaison betweformer archaeological contractor to retrieve field
notes from the Parkins Garage l excavation.
The motion carried.
2. Request to nominate a house located at 1511 Morro Street to the Master List of
Historic Resources, R -2 Zone. Betsy Bertrando, Representative.
Betsy Bertrando, property owner's representative, explained her research on the "Martha
Dunlap" house and asked the CHC to nominate the house to the Master List of Historic
Resources as a Type 5 property (significant at a local level but not eligible for the National
Register). In response to questions, she noted that the house's original owner, Martha Dunlap,
was a successful businesswoman in San Luis Obispo and Santa Maria; and described
architectural features which made the house a distinctive example of the Craftsman Bungalow
style in San Luis Obispo.
CHC members complimented Ms. Bertrando on the completeness of her research.
Garth Kornreich said that this was a wonderful example of this architectural style, and was glad
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to see this request for nomination.
On motion of Garth Kornreich, seconded by Alice Loh, the Committee recommended that the
City Council add 1511 Morro Street to the Master List of Historic Resources as a Type 5
property, finding that the property qualifies under two evaluation criteria:
A. History - Person: The property is associated with Martha Dunlap, a businessperson who
achieved success on her own in San Luis Obispo and Santa Maria at a time in our history
when it was unusual for a woman to do so; and
B. Architecture - Style and Design: The California Craftsman Bungalow. has a purity of
style and a well thought out design that is reinforced by the quality of craftsmanship in
the house's construction.
The motion carried on a 4 - 1 (Wood) vote, with Committee members Krieger and Waldron
absent.
3. Review of Draft - Disaster Historic Preservation Guidelines, Citywide.
(Edmisten)
John Edmisten introdu the "cleaned -up" draft guidelines, and reviewed possible changes
suggested by structu engineer Bob Vessely. Committee discussion focused on three key
issues:
A) The role of the "R tion Committee" in reviewing demolition requests and
rehabilitation plans;
B) Whether the Restoration Committees uld be advisory to the Community Development
Director or have independent authori to approve non - emergency demolitions; and
C) Whether the proposed guidelin ould address rehabilitation, reconstruction and new
construction, and if so, ho to avoid duplication of existing development review
processes.
Committee asked Mr. Edmisten d staff to provide additional information on the City of Los
Gatos' ordinance handles demolitio nests (final approval authority); suggested that additional
information be provided on existing arc review procedures and how they might overlap
with the proposed Restoration Committee; expressed interest in receiving additional
comments on the program from Paul Neal at d Poly.
Paula Carr, 1801 Nipomo Street, sugges at the Committee try to apply the draft guidelines
to a series of disaster "scenarios" to poTuate the program's effects. She was concerned that the
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MEMORANDUM
January 4, 1996
To: City Council
Via: John Dunn, CAO
From: Ken Hampian, ACAO
Subject: COMMUNICATION ITEM: AGENDIZING CUESTA GRADE
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Yesterday, I received a call from SLOCOG staff asking if the City Council was interested
in receiving a briefing by the staff concerning the proposed Cuesta Grade improvement
project EIR. The briefing will take between 20 - 40 minutes, and will include an outline of
four options for the proposed project. Attached is a copy of a SLOCOG staff report which
outlines the process and timeframe for obtaining public input on this project.
As you will note, the SLOCOG Board will offer its final comments to Caltrans on March.
6th, two days prior to the Caltrans deadline of March 8th. Therefore, if the Council wishes
to receive the briefing, and then take subsequent action, staff recommends the following
schedule:
February 6th: Briefing by SLOCOG staff
March 5th: Action by Council
This schedule will allow adequate time between the briefing and formal action for staff to
prepare an appropriate agenda report. It will also allow for Council action prior to
SLOCOG's action on March 6th.
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STAFF REPORT
SUMMARY
Caltrans staff will make a presentation summarizing the Draft EIR/EIS. The Public Hearings for
this proposed project will be held on:
January 17, 1996 in San Luis Obispo at the Veterans Memorial Building
3:00 p.m. to 8: p.m., and;
January 20, 1996 In Atascadero at the City Council Chambers
10:00 am. to 2:00 p.m.
These hearings will be held in a "workshop" or °open house° style format This process is
structured with a number of stations set up based upon functional concerns (i.e. geology, biology,
traffic, funding, alternative transportation strategies, etc.) and each station is staffed with Caltrans
or other personnel that can answer questions and record concerns that are expressed. A court
reporter will also be available to record testimony from individuals. This format has proved
successful and is considered to generate a higher quality of input
The closing date for comments on the EIR/EIS is March 8, 1996.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff: Receive presentation. Schedule for Public Hearing on February 7, 1996 and SLOCOG
action on March 6, 1996
TTAC: Concur
CTAC: Concur
DISCUSSION
See attached Summary of the EIS/EIR. Copies of the full document can be made available upon
request Staff proposes to allow for a Public Hearing before SLOCOG on February 7th to allow
for the acceptance of public testimony and for delegates to provide comment to staff regarding
the proposal. The item would then be brought back to SLOCOG for an action regarding the
proposal at the March 6th meeting. Presentations on the proposed project will also be made
before the Paso Robles, Atascadero and San Luis Obispo City Councils.
The final approval of the EIS /EIR is a Caltrans responsibility and is expected by September or
October of 1996. A Project Development Team that will include Caltrans staff and SLOCOG staff
will review the comments received on the project at the public hearings and provide input for the
final EIS /EIR.
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Agendizing the Peoples Kitchen's Request to Use the Welding Shop for the
January 23rd Council Meeting
I respectfully request the City Council agendize for our January 23rd meeting the People's
Kitchen's request to use the City's "Welding Shop. The People Kitchen must acquire a Temporary
Use Permit from the City prior to using the Welding Shop. Normal procedure would be to have a
public hearing before the Administrative Hearing Officer. That decision could then be appealed to
the Planning Commission and ultimately to the City Council. Following this procedure, it would
be mid- February before the City Council could hear the item. Because of the Peoples Kitchen
February 1st deadline, I request that the City Council hear their request directly at our January
23rd meeting, recognizing that we would be the ultimate authority in any case.
Between February 1 and March 31 st, the Old Mission will be making repairs to the porch,
where the meals are currently served by People's Kitchen. During construction, People's
Kitchen must relocate it's noon meal program. When work at the Mission is completed in
mid -March 1996, the Kitchen will relocate there until the Prado Road project is
completed.
Key features of the Peoples Kitchen proposal include the following elements:
• The Welding Shop at 609 Palm Street would be made available to the People's Kitchen from
February 1 through March 31, 1996. If the work at the Mission is completed prior to March
31 st, the Kitchen will return there as soon as work is completed. If work at the Mission
extends beyond March 31st, the Kitchen will relocate to another site within the city,
beginning April I st.
• The noon meal will be served seven days a week during the two month period. Each day,
the building will be unlocked no earlier than 11:30 am and will be locked no later than 1:30
pm. The meal will be served from noon to 1 pm with a half hour before and after for
preparation and clean-up. During the remaining 22 hours per day, the building and parking
lot will remain vacant.
• The parking lot directly to the north of the Welding Shop will be unlocked no earlier than
11:30 am each day and will be locked no later than 1:30 pm.. No cars will be allowed to
remain in the parking lot when it is locked.
• The People's Kitchen will provide liability insurance as required by the city.
• The People's Kitchen will arrange for regular trash pick -up as required by the city.