HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-10596 Removal of 549 Buchon from Contributing List of Historic ResourcesRESOLUTION NO. 10596 (2015 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, REMOVING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 549
BUCHON STREET FROM THE CONTRIBUTING LIST OF HISTORIC
RESOURCES IN THE OLD TOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT
(HIST- 0089 -2014 (CHC))
WHEREAS, the applicant, on August 20, 2014, submitted an application to remove the
property located at 549 Buchon Street, San Luis Obispo (the "Property ") from the Contributing
List of Historic Resources; and
WHEREAS, the Cultural Heritage Committee of the City of San Luis Obispo at a public
hearing held in the Council Meeting Room of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo,
California, on October 27, 2014, and recommended the Council remove the Property from the
Contributing List of Historic Resources; and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a public hearing on February 3, 2015, for the
purpose of considering removing the Property from the Contributing List of Historic Resources
(HIST- 0089 -2014 (CHC)); and
WHEREAS, the City Council has duly considered all evidence, including the testimony
of the applicants, interested parties, the records of the Cultural Heritage Committee hearing, and
the evaluation and recommendations by staff, presented at said hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings. The Council makes the following findings regarding the Historic
Preservation Program Ordinance eligibility criteria for the Contributing List of Historic Resources:
a) Though the subject building is within the Old Town Historic District, the
character of the building is not historically significant due to its lack of
architectural significance, a lack of historic and original architectural features, and
numerous modifications that have occurred to the interior and exterior of the
property.
b) The property is not associated with any significant historical person groups or
events in the City's history.
c) The building does not maintain authenticity and integrity because the building has
been significantly modified over time and the building no longer retains its
original appearance or workmanship.
d) The removal of the existing structure from the list of Contributing Historic
Structures is consistent with the Historic Preservation Ordinance because the
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building does not meet the criteria for inclusion on the City's list of historic
resources.
SECTION 2. Environmental Determination. Section 15061(b)(3) states a project is
exempt from CEQA if the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to
projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it
can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a
significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. The determination of
historical significance is not subject to CEQA because the project will not have a significant
effect on the environment since it is a review of whether the subject site satisfies at least one of
the criteria for historic resource listing within the Historic Preservation Ordinance. Any future
development related to the proposed site will be subject to environmental review as required
under CEQA.
SECTION 3. Action. The Council of the City of San Luis Obispo does hereby remove the
property located at 549 Buchon Street from the Contributing List of Historic Resources.
Upon motion of Vice Mayor Ashbaugh, seconded by Council Member Christianson, and on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Carpenter, Christianson and Rivoire,
Vice Mayor Ashbaugh and Mayor Marx
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 3rd day of February, 2015.
Mayprlan Marx
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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City Attorney
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City
of San Luis Obispo, California, this qA-- day of C' 15
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City Clerk