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Home My WebLink About04/01/2003, PH1 - APPEAL OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE DECISION TO RECOMMEND DENIAL OF PLANS TO RELOCATE THE PIN council WfigDm� ac,Enaa Rpm Ile.Numb- C I TY OF SAN LU IS O B 1 S P 0 FROM: John Mandeville,Community Development Direct Prepared By: Michael Codron,Associate Planner SUBJECT: APPEAL OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE DECISION TO RECOMMEND DENIAL OF PLANS TO RELOCATE THE PINHO HOUSE,497 MARSH STREET; ARC 1-03. CAO RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution to deny the appeal and uphold the recommendation of the Cultural Heritage Committee. DISCUSSION Situation/Previous Review Horizon Senior Housing first submitted an application to expand the Manse on Marsh on October 17, 2001. The original proposal involved demolition or relocation of all eight buildings that presently occupy the project site. The historic significance of the property was reviewed by the CHC on January 28, 2002, and the Committee determined that the Pinho House was a significant historic resource that should not be relocated. On appeal, the Council agreed with the CHC and passed Resolution No. 9295 (Attachment 3). Based on the Council's decision, the appellant revised the project plans to keep the Pinho House on site and provide for an adaptive reuse of the historic building; the house would be used for two senior dwelling units. The revised project was granted final approval by the Architectural Review Commission on October 7, 2002. On January 6, 2003, the appellant submitted a new application for the Manse on Marsh Expansion. By submitting the new application, the appellant is asking the City to reconsider the decision to require the Pinho House to remain on the project site, in light of the fact that the detached summer kitchen (located behind the main house) was approved for demolition. The appellant has identified a property on 463 Branch Street where the house and summer kitchen could be relocated and restored together. The latest proposal was reviewed by the CHC on February 24, 2003, and the Committee reaffirmed their belief that the house should be retained on the project site (Attachment 4). The CHC's decision was based on six findings and information in the record of the public hearing, correlating the historic significance of the building with its location on Marsh Street. On February 28, 2003, the appellant filed an appeal asking the City Council to overturn the decision of the Cultural Heritage Committee (Attachment 5). The appellant lists five reasons why the Council should consider the appeal, which are evaluated in this report. Draft Resolution "B" includes findings that would support the appeal, and allow the house to be relocated (Attachment 10). Council Agenda.Report _. 487 and 497 Marsh Street(Manse on Marsh Appeal) Page 2 Data Summary Address: 487 and 497 Marsh Street Applicant/Appellant: Horizon Senior Housing Representative: Chris Skiff Zoning: C-R(Retail Commercial) General Plan: General Retail Environmental: An Initial Study of Environmental Impact is being prepared for the project. Site Description The project site is on lower Marsh Street and is presently developed with 8 buildings. The site has a mild slope up from Marsh Street toward Pacific Street. Landscaping includes plantings at the perimeter of buildings and street trees. A majority of the site is paved for vehicle access. The area is characterized by a mix of new development and historic buildings. Recently completed projects include the Frameworks Gallery and Coast National Bank. Historic buildings include the Jack House (536 Marsh), the Wilkenson House (450 Marsh), and the Kaetzel House (547 Marsh). The site is located about one block outside the boundary of the Old Town Historic District. Project Description The project is the construction of an addition to the Manse on Marsh residential care facility. The proposed building would include 40,623 square feet and group living quarters for 55 senior residents. All existing buildings on the project site are proposed to be relocated or demolished. The Pinho House, complete with the summer kitchen, would be relocated to 463 Branch Street, where the buildings would be restored and used as a residence. Evaluation Protection of the Pinho House on the project site is warranted because the Council has determined that the house is a significant historic resource that contributes to the environmental design continuity of Marsh Street. Council Resolution No. 9295, approved by the City Council on March 19, 2002, lists twelve findings supporting their decision to protect the house. The findings correlate the significance of the house with its location on Marsh Street. The recent action by the CHC is based almost entirely on this Council resolution. The conclusion arrived at by the prior Council was based on the information in the record at the time. The new application includes additional information submitted by the appellant that was not part of the project record at the time Resolution No. 9295 was approved (Attachment 5). The Cultural Heritage Committee has also provided additional information regarding the contributions of Antonio G. Pinho to the history and development of San Luis Obispo. As discussed in National Register of Historic Places Bulletin #15, good historic preservation practice dictates that historic resources should not be moved because moving a building destroys its associations with historical people and events(Attachment 6). In this case,the Council could decide to allow the Pinho House to be moved in an effort to prevent the demolition of the summer kitchen and insure that the house and kitchen are restored together. I^a Council Agenda Report j 487 and 497 Marsh Street(Manse on Marsh Appeal) Page 3 Reasons for the Appeal The appellant has provided the Council with five reasons to uphold the appeal, listed below in italics. Staffs analysis follows each of the appellant's reasons. 1. New information regarding the two structures located at 497 Marsh Street indicates that these structures do not meet the City's criteria for historic significance. For example, one evidence is that the CHC recently allowed demolition of the rear structure. Originally the CHC indicated that the rear structure was among the most historically significant elements of both structures. The architectural historian's report for the project (Denardo and Gerber; 2002, see Council Reading File) called out the detached kitchen as a unique architectural resource. The authors of the report thought that the kitchen was unique because of how it was labeled on the historic Sanborn Maps. They also made an assumption that Pinho separated the kitchen from the main house because of his knowledge that most fires begin in the kitchen; he was a member of the City's volunteer Fire Department for at least 15 years (Denardo and Gerber, page 8). During the review of the original Manse on Marsh Expansion, the appellant successfully argued against attributing too much significance to the detached kitchen. The appellant submitted into the record a letter from Clark Historic Resource Consultants indicating that the detached kitchen was a fairly common building style because of the oppressive heat created by using a wood stove in the summer (Attachment 6). It is from this letter that we learned the name for these buildings is "summer kitchen," and that they were rarely labeled on Sanborn maps, a fact that caused Denardo and Gerber to ascribe too much weight to the significance of Pinho's summer kitchen. The applicant also submitted into the record several examples of other possible summer kitchens still standing in the City. At the same time that evidence was submitted to show .that the summer kitchen was not a particularly unique feature, more information was becoming available through research regarding the contributions made by Antonio G. Pinho to the history and development of San Luis Obispo. Mr. Pinho was a very prominent citizen who served on the Board of Trustees in 1901 and in addition to his volunteer service with the Fire Department he belonged to many fraternal and ethnic organizations. In 1906 through 1907 he served as the sixth Supreme President of IDES (a Statewide Portuguese-American organization that is still in existence today). His obituary, which was published in the Tribune on 2-29-24, refers to his work on the Board of Trustees in the era when the sewer system was built and the City acquired ownership of the water works. Pinho is referred to as an "untiring worker for the City's welfare and advancement,"in Tognazinni's "One Hundred Years Ago Today" (06-30-2002 edition). The article includes a quote of Pinho from 1902 promoting the development of the High School (Attachment 7). The decision on the part of the ARC and the CHC to allow the demolition of the summer kitchen was a compromise to insure that at least the main house would be preserved on site. At the time, the CHC expressed a preference that the summer kitchen be retained, but based on the information provided by the applicant, the Committee recommended mitigation measures that could be incorporated into the project so that the demolition of the small building would be considered a"less than significant" impact. 1-3 Council Agenda Report 487 and 497 Marsh Street (Manse on Marsh Appeal) Page 4 2. The modified project provides new mitigation measures that will allow both structures to be preserved, instead of demolishing the rear building, as the previous project required. The appellant has proposed to relocate both of the buildings to 463 Branch Street, a lot in a medium density (R-2) residential neighborhood. The new project would thus provide for the conversion of both buildings back to a residential use and insure that they would be relocated together. The property owner has expressed a strong desire to rehabilitate the two buildings and connect them as shown in the 1909 Sanborn Map for the 497 Marsh Street property. In its current setting, the house strongly compliments the historic character of Marsh Street. Council Resolution No. 9295 says that the environmental design continuity of Marsh Street, a primary City gateway, is enhanced by the Pinho House and its relationship to the Jack House (536 Marsh), the Wilkenson House (450 Marsh), and the Kaetzel House (547 Marsh). The Pinho House could be relocated to preserve the summer kitchen, but Marsh Street would lose an important resource that helps to define our community's unique sense of place. The location of the house is also important because of the information it provides about Antonio G. Pinho. Council Resolution No. 9295 says that the Marsh Street setting is an integral part of the house's historic significance because the location tells an important story about the original builder and occupant, who was an important person in the growth and development of the City along with his neighbors, the Jack family and the Higuera family. This was a key factor in the previous determination that it is more important to save the Pinho House in its current location than to save the house with the summer kitchen in a different location. 3. The Modified Project is consistent with the findings previously made by the City Council in Resolution No. 9295. Attached are findings provided by the staff to the CHC that support approval of the Modified Project. Staff provided the CHC with an alternative action that would have allowed them to consider recommending approval of the modified project (see attachment 5). Council Resolution No. 9295 includes findings that relate to both the architectural significance of the Pinho House, as well as its significance because of the association with Antonio G. Pinho. The modified project is consistent with findings Nos. 9 and 10 of Resolution No. 9295 because it will preserve the architectural integrity of the house. However, the significance of the house is more strongly linked to its association with a significant person in the.history and development of the City, and therefore the CHC did not choose the alternative action. 4. In December, 2002, the City Attorney recommended to the applicant(and to the City Council) that the applicant file a Modified Project in order to have the City Council review the Modified Project, and the new information. The applicant has done as requested by the City Attorney.. The recommendation of the City Attorney was a suggestion on the most appropriate way for the applicant to present new information regarding the project and for the Council to reconsider its previous decision. 5. Senior housing is desperately needed in the City. The Manse on Marsh is fully occupied with a waiting list, and as a result, is forced to turn away City residents every week because it has no residences available. If both structures are relocated from the 497 Marsh Street site, the City Council Agenda Report J 487 and 497 Marsh Street (Manse on Marsh Appeal) Page 5 will gain seven more apartments downtown for its senior citizens, while preserving both of the existing structures on a nearby site. The appellant desires to construct as many senior housing units as possible. The Council should note, however, that in no way has the preservation of the Pinho House on-site resulted in a reduction of the number of units that would be built with the Manse on Marsh.Expansion. The original project proposal for the expansion included 40 residential units. After it was determined that the Pinho House should be incorporated into the project design, other architectural and site planning changes were-made to the project that allowed the appellant to increase the total number of units to 48, with two of the units incorporated into the historic home. The current proposal includes a total of 55 units, however, other issues with the project may impact the number of units that can be built. The Architectural Review Commission may make changes to the project because of design considerations or to insure compliance with property development standards that could have the effect of reducing the maximum number of units that can be built on the site. FISCAL IMPACT When the General Plan was prepared, it was accompanied by a fiscal impact analysis, which found that overall the General Plan was fiscally balanced. Prior to any approval for the project, the City must find that the proposed project is consistent with the General Plan. Therefore, the project, if approved,will have a neutral fiscal impact. ALTERNATIVES 1. The City Council could continue consideration of the item and provide direction to the appellant and staff on the additional information or analysis necessary to make a final decision. 2. The City Council can uphold the appeal and allow the Pinho House to be relocated to 463 Branch Street by adopting Draft Resolution `B." The project would then continue through the Architectural Review and Environmental Review processes. Attachments: Attachment 1: Vicinity map Attachment 2: Project Plans Attachment 3: Council Resolution No. 9295 Attachment 4: CHC Memo, action and draft minutes from the 2-24-03 meeting Attachment 5: Appellants appeal letter and the Project Description for the modified project Attachment 6: Excerpt from National Register Bulletin#15 Attachment 7: Excerpt from Tognazinni's "One Hundred Years Ago Today,"6-30-02. Attachment 8: Letter to the appellant from Clark Historic Resource Consultants, Inc. 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Attachment 2 �d I' I J ll 1.. y 1 1� 11 1' �11 L 11 11 I 6s Y� 1 ,I!1 s I 1 i 1 I' I' b b z �Q �I I �, t3 Aft4chmenl 2 ---------- - ---------- A I., 4. 1 11 1.., Attachment 3 RESOLUTION NO. 9295 (2002 Series) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AFFIRMING THE DETERMINATIONS OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE THAT TWO BUILDINGS LOCATED ON 497 MARSH STREET ARE SIGNIFICANT HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND THAT THEIR LOCATIONS ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THEIR SIGNIFICANCE (ARC 164-01) WHEREAS, the Cultural Heritage Committee conducted a public hearing on January 28, 2002 and determined that the buildings located on 497 Marsh Street are significant historic buildings and that their locations are integral to their significance based on findings consistent with the City's Historical Preservation Program Guidelines; and WHEREAS,two historical evaluations have been prepared for the project that include information supporting the Cultural Heritage Committee's significance determinations; and WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a public hearings on March 5, 2002, and on March 19,2002 and has considered testimony of the appellants, interested parties, the records of the Cultural Heritage Committee hearing and action, and the evaluation and recommendation of staff; and WHEREAS, the City Council affirms the significance determinations made by the Cultural Heritage Committee for two buildings located on 497 Marsh Street. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo that the two buildings located on 497 Marsh Street are significant historic resources and that their locations are an integral part of their significance, based on the following findings: SECTION 1. Findings. 1. The buildings are closely associated with a historical person, Criteria VI.2 in the Historical Preservation Program Guidelines.The property's original owner and resident, Antonio G. Pinho, was a Portuguese immigrant who served on the City of San Luis Obispo Board of Trustees in 1901 and served as a city firefighter and Treasurer of the Fire Department for at least 15 years. 2. The buildings are architecturally significant because they demonstrate traditional, vernacular and/or eclectic influences that represent a.particular social milieu and period of the community; and because of the uniqueness of their hybrid styles (separate main house and kitchen, believed to be for fire safety) and how these styles are put together. R 9295 Attachment`3 City Council Resolution No. 9295 (2002 Series) Page 2 3. The location of the house and the detached building(formerly a kitchen and washroom for the residence) reflect the social status of the original builder and occupant and exhibit important information regarding the social context of the building and occupant because other significant individuals in the history of San Luis Obispo, including the Jack family and the Higuera family, lived on this part of Marsh Street. 4. The building's locations are significant because Marsh Street is important to the history and development of San Luis Obispo as one of its main thoroughfares and the historic residence is one of a few original residences remaining from the 19`' century. 5. Thomas Higuera lived on North Marsh in 1880. The Higuera residence was next door to and directly east of the house owned by R.E.Jack, which is across Marsh Street from the Pinho residence. 6. Pinho purchased the property on 497 Marsh Street from Thomas Higuera who was granted a 5.46 acre parcel of land in this area in 1870 and completely subdivided the land into individual plots by 1886 or 1888. 7. Although Pinho's historic residence has been modified and adapted for commercial use, Pinho would be able to recognize the fagade of his former residence, which has not been substantially altered. 8. Antonio Pinho built his home on 497 Marsh Street circa 1880 and resided there with his wife for 33 years until his death. He had two daughters who lived at the home and his wife continued to live at the home after his death, which constitutes a significant primary connection to the building of at least two generations. 9. The building has maintained a high degree of stylistic"integrity" (Criteria I.4.) because the fagade has not been substantially altered. 10. The building design has overall attractiveness because of craftsmanship and aesthetic value. (Criteria II.2). 11. The structure is compatible with neighboring structures (Jack House, Wilkenson House and Kaetzel House)in its setting on the basis of period style(form,height, roof lines) design elements...(which) together combine to create an integral cultural, historic or stylistic setting. (Criteria V.2). I� lc� Attachment 3 City Council Resolution No. 9295 (2002 Series) Page 3 12. The environmental design continuity of Marsh Street is greatly enhanced by this building in that it is compatible with neighboring structures, such as the Jack House and other historic houses in the vicinity which combine to form a geographically definable area with its own distinctive character. (Criteria V.3.). SECTION 2. Denial. The appeal of the Cultural Heritage Committee's significance determinations for two buildings located on 497 Marsh Street is hereby denied: On motion of seconded by Council Member Ewan, and Council Member Mulholland and on the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members Ewan, Mulholland, and Vice Mayor Marx NOES: Council Members Schwartz and Mayor Settle ABSENT: None The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 19th day of March 2002. Mayor Allen etle ATTEST: W City C erk Lee Price APPROVED AS TO FORM: ity AttorneyJeff Jorge Attachment 4 MEMORANDUM CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TO: Cultural Heritage Committee VIA: Michael Draze, Deputy Community Development Director FROM: Michael Codron, Associate Planner MEETING DATE: February 24, 2003 SUBJECT: Item #1: ARCPR 1-03 (487 and 497 Marsh) - Review revised plans for the Manse on Marsh expansion. On January 28, 2002, the CHC first reviewed a proposal by the Manse on Marsh to expand its existing facility onto adjacent property and relocate or demolish the existing buildings on the project site. During that meeting, the CHC determined that the Pinho House was a significant historic resource and recommended that the house be incorporated into the project design. On appeal, the Council upheld the significance determinations made by the CHC, adding several findings of their own (see Council Resolution No. 9295, attached).. Based on the Council's action, the applicant significantly revised the original project proposal to incorporate the Pinho House into the project design. The revised project displayed a residential architectural style to insure compatibility with the historic house and the Marsh Street setting. The applicant was not able to rehabilitate the summer kitchen as part of the proposal and demolition of the building was approved. The Pinho House approval included moving it about 12 feet closer to Marsh Street. The revised project design was supported by the CHC during the Committee's final review of the project, on September 23, 2002, and was granted final approval by the ARC on October 7, 2002. The applicant has now submitted a new application with a completely revised proposal that would provide for more senior housing on the project site and would allow the summer kitchen and the Pinho House to be preserved together at a different location. Although this is similar to the original proposal that was rejected by the City Council, the applicant hopes that the City will reconsider its previous decision in light of the fact that the summer kitchen was ultimately approved for demolition. Project Description The project is the construction of an addition to the Manse on Marsh residential care facility. The proposed building would include 40,623 square feet and group living quarters for 55 senior residents. All existing buildings on the project site are proposed to be relocated or demolished. The Pinho House, complete with the summer kitchen, would be relocated to 463 Branch Street. The project description submitted by the applicant indicates that the owner of 463 Branch Street has agreed to restore and preserve both of the buildings. According to the applicant, the future owner of the Pinho House would like to connect the two buildings as shown in the 1909 Sanborn Map of the 497 Marsh Street property. I� Ig ARCPR 1-03 Attachment 4 487 and 497 Marsh Street February 24,2003 Historic Background The previous review by the CHC and the City Council have established the historical significance of the Pinho House. The CHC should review Council Resolution No. 9295 for a complete list of the Council's findings. Further historical information is available in two reports that evaluate the project's potential impact on archeological and historical resources. One is an Archeological Resources Inventory (ARI), prepared by C.A. Singer and Associates, and the other is an Architectural Survey Report prepared by Carole A. Denardo, M.A. and Joyce Gerber, M.A. The following description of the Pinho House is taken from the historical reports, which are on file in the Community Development Department and available for review by CHC members and the public. At the time of the prior approval, the Jamaica You Salon,497 Marsh Street,occupied the primary building, which is described as a folk Victorian cottage with Queen Anne detailing built circa 1880. 497 B Marsh Street, originally the kitchen and laundry room for the main residence, was built at the same time. The buildings are associated with Antonio G. Pinho, a Portuguese immigrant who was a successful barber and a member of the City Board of Trustees in 1901. Pinho was also a volunteer firefighter and was treasurer of the City's Fire Department for at least 15 years. His photograph is included in the City's Souvenir Fire Book, printed in June 1904. Denardo and Gerber suggest that Pinho's involvement with the Fire Department influenced his decision to build a detached kitchen for his residence. Denardo and Gerber state that the detached kitchen, now the Golden. Paw pet grooming business, "represents a distinctive, uncommon type of architecture..." (Denardo, Gerber 2002:31). The report identifies other similar buildings to the primary residence at 296 Higuera Street, 1306 Chorro Street, and 1342 Garden Street. The report describes several alterations that have occurred to the main residence over the years, especially with its conversion to a store in 1979. Secretary of the Interior's Standards According to the CEQA Guidelines, if a project is determined to be consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards, the project can be considered to have a less than significant impact on the environment. As proposed, the project would relocate the Pinho House to a residential neighborhood, where it would be restored and returned to a residential use. The project description is not consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards because it involves relocating a historic resource, but like the original project that involved demolition of the summer kitchen, mitigation measures may be applicable that would reduce the project related impacts to less than significant levels. The recommendation of the CHC on the project should be based on Council Resolution No. 9295, the City's Historical Preservation Program Guidelines and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. ARCPR 1-03 487 and 497 Marsh street - Aftachmerrt 4 February 24,2003 Action Alternatives A. Recommend that the Architectural Review Commission deny the project based on one or more of the following findings: 1. The project is inconsistent with Finding #3 of Council Resolution No. 9295, which states that the location of the house and the detached building (formerly a kitchen and washroom for the residence) reflect the social status of the original builder and occupant and exhibit important information regarding the social context of the building and occupant because other significant individuals in the history of San Luis Obispo, including the Jack family and the Higuera family, lived on this part of Marsh Street. 2. The project is inconsistent with Finding #4 of Council Resolution No. 9295, which states that the building's locations are significant because Marsh Street is important to the history and development of San Luis Obispo as one of its main thoroughfares and the historic residence is one of a few original residences remaining from the 19U' century. 3. Finding Nos. 5, 6 and 8 of Council Resolution No. 9295 establish Pinho as a long time Marsh Street resident, where he lived for 33 years with neighbors such as R.E. Jack and Thomas Higuera. Relocating the house would sever Pinho's connection with this historic City street. 4. The project is inconsistent with Finding #12 of Council Resolution No. 9295 because relocating the Pinho House will detract from the environmental design continuity of Marsh Street that is created by the Pinho House together with the Jack House (536 Marsh), Wilkenson House (450 Marsh), and the Kaetzel House (547 Marsh). 5. The project is inconsistent with the City's Historical Preservation Program Guidelines because one of the stated goals of the program is to safeguard the heritage of the City by providing for the preservation of Historical Resources which represent significant elements of its history. B. Recommend that the Architectural Review Commission approve the project based on the following findings, conditions of approval and mitigation measures. Findings: 1. The project is consistent with Finding#2 of Council Resolution No. 9295 because both of the buildings demonstrate traditional, vernacular and/or eclectic influences that represent a particular social milieu and period of the community, and because of the uniqueness of their hybrid styles (separate main house and kitchen, believed to be for fire safety), and how these styles are put together. With the approval of this project both the primary residence and summer kitchen will be preserved. ARCPR 1-03 A1taChment 4 487 and 497 Marsh Street February 24,2003 2. The project is consistent with Finding Nos. 9 and 10 of Council Resolution No. 9295 because the project will retain the architectural integrity and overall attractiveness of the house. 3. The project will result in the complete restoration and rehabilitation of the Pinho House to be used as a residence in an appropriate residential setting, preserving the architectural integrity of the building. 4. There are appropriate mitigation measures to mitigate the potentially significant impacts of relocating the house away from the present Marsh Street location. Conditions: 1. The CHC should provide conditions of approval to insure that the new building is architecturally compatible with the Jack House and other historic resources in the vicinity of the project site. Mitigation Measures: 1. The CHC should provide a list of mitigation measures to be incorporated into the environmental document for the project, using the list included in the previously approved Mitigated Negative Declaration (see Administrative Use Permit and Environmental Review Action Letter, attached) as a starting point. Attachments: """"lip Pfflimp"Ris Gemak Mg-MMIULM g 1� dt Attachment 4 �IIIaIBl�llnlllflll�� llllllll city osari WIS OBISPO "March990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 Chris Skiff Horizon Senior Housing LLC 475 Marsh St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 SUBJECT: ARC PR 1-03: 487 Marsh Street Plan revisions to The Manse On Marsh Street residential care facility, including relocation of the historic Pinho House. Dear Chris Skiff: The Cultural Heritage Committee, at its meeting of February 24, 2003, recommended that the Architectural Review Commission Council deny your project, based on the following findings: Findings 1. The project is inconsistent with Finding #3 of Council Resolution No. 9295, which states that the location of the house and the detached building (formerly a kitchen and washroom for the residence) reflect the social status of the original builder and occupant and exhibit important information regarding the social context of the building and occupant because other significant individuals in the history of San Luis Obispo, including the Jack Family and the Higuera Family, lived on this part of Marsh Street. 2. The project is inconsistent with Finding #4 of Council Resolution No. 9295, which states the building's locations are significant because Marsh Street is important to the history and development of San Luis Obispo as one of its main thoroughfares and the historic residence is one of a few original residences remaining from the 19th century. 3. Findings Nos. 5, 6, and 8 of Council Resolution No. 9295 establish Antonio Pinho as a long time Marsh Street resident, where he lived for 33 years with neighbors such as R. E. Jack and Thomas Higuera. Relocating the house would sever Pinho's connection with this historic section of Marsh Street. 4. The project is inconsistent with Finding #12 of Council Resolution No. 9295 because relocating the Pinho House will detract from the environmental design continuity of Marsh Street that is created by the Pinho House together with the Jack House (536 Marsh), Wilkenson House (450 Marsh), and the Kaetzel House (547 Marsh). �frO� The City of San Luis Obispo is committed to include the disabled in all of its services, programs and activities. 4 Telecommunications Device for the Deaf(805)781-7410. ARC PR 1-03 Attachment 4 Page 2 5. The project is inconsistent with the City's Historical Preservation Program Guidelines because one of the Program's stated goals is to safeguard the heritage of the City by providing for the preservation of Historical Resources which represent significant elements of its history, and is inconsistent Secretary of the Interior's Standards discouraging the removal or relocation of historic buildings or landscape features, thus destroying their historic relationship within the setting. 6. Antonio Pinho was an important historic figure at a statewide level, since he served as the sixth Supreme President of IDES administration in 1906-1907, a statewide Portuguese-American fraternal organization in 1906-1907, and was locally significant in the development of the City, serving two terms on the Board of City Trustees. The decision of the CHC is a recommendation to the ARC and, therefore, is not final. The project will be scheduled before the ARC once your appeal of the CHC's determination on the historical significance of the structure has been heard by the City Council (tentatively scheduled for April 1, 2003). If you have questions, please contact Michael Codron at (805) 781-7175. Sincerely, Michael Draze Deputy Community Development Director Long Range Planning cc: County of SLO Assessor's Office I ^a 3 Attachment 4 Draft MINUTES SAN LUIS OBISPO CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE Regular Meeting of Monday, February 24,2003 The meeting convened at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room; San Luis Obispo City Hall, 990 Palm Street. ROLL CALL: Present: Vice-Chair Paula Juelke Carr, Chuck Crotser, Steve McMasters, Bob Schrage, Margot McDonald and Matt Whittlesey. Staff: Michael Codron and Jeff Hook, Associate Planners. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mary Beth Schroeder, 2085 Wilding Lane, objected to the proposed relocation of the historic Pinho house. MINUTES: On a motion by Committee member Crotser; seconded by Committee member Whittlesey, the minutes of the January 27, 2003 meeting were approved as submitted on a 6-0 vote (Committee member McDonald absent). PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: 1. 487 Marsh Street. ARCPR 1-03. Plan revisions to The Manse On Marsh Street residential care facility, including relocation of the historic Pinho House. Chris Skiff, Applicant. Committee member Whittlesey stepped down due to a possible conflict of interest. Committee member McDonald arrived at the meeting. Michael Codron presented the staff report. He recapped past city actions and described proposed project changes. Chris Skiff, the applicant, explained the proposed changes and the reasons behind them. He questioned whether the Pinho house could still be considered historically significant given past architectural modifications and noted that Mr. Pinho lived in the house less than 40 years, the time period identified in the Historic Program Preservation Guidelines for establishing an historic association between a person and property. He felt the project would be improved if the Pinho house and the "summer kitchen' were both moved to another site and restored together. Chairperson Wheeler opened the public hearing. Mary Beth Schroeder, 2085 Wilding Lane, objected to the proposed relocation of the historic Pinho house and felt that moving the house would reduce its historic value to the community. She felt the City and the applicant should show respect for the property and its original owner. Diane Shirvem objected to changing the project after public hearings and comment had already taken place and a compromise reached. She felt that the proposed changes raised new 4 1-9 Attachment 4 CHC Minutes, Regular Meeting of February 24, 2003 Page 2 environmental issues that merited public scrutiny. Eric Myron, P.O. Box 16060, San Luis Obispo, 93406, said that he and his sister would like to move the house to their property at 463 Broad Street and that he would carefully restore the house and kitchen to their original architectural character. He cited his work experience in doing other similar projects. Michelle Stoutenbrough; 463 Branch Street, said that she intended to live in the house if it could be moved to her property and that she had great respect for the house and its historic significance. Hearing no further comment, Chairperson Wheeler closed the public hearing. Committee members did not support the proposed change and did not feel Mr. Skiff offered any new information to change the CHC's and the Council's previous actions on the property. Members noted that the Council's decision to preserve the historic Pinho house on its original site represented a carefully considered compromise and an excellent example of the type of "adaptive reuse" city policies encourage. They also noted the house's historic significance was due, in part, to its setting and location on Marsh Street, close to residences of other prominent San Luis Obispo citizens. Based on the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, moving the building off site would adversely affect the integrity of the historical resource and is likely to trigger the requirement for additional environmental studies. They noted that the city attorney had determined the "40 year" timeframe was a guideline and not a strict requirement, and that Mr. Pinho had lived 33 years in the house and also had died there — enough of an association to clearly establish historic significance. On a motion by Committee member Schrage, seconded by Committee member McMasters, the Committee voted 6-0 to recommend to the Architectural Review Commission that it deny the project based on the following findings: 1. The project is inconsistent with Finding#3 of Council Resolution No. 9295, which states that the location of the house and the detached building (formerly a kitchen and washroom for the residence) reflect the social status of the original builder and occupant and exhibit important information regarding the social context of the building and occupant because other significant individuals in the history of San Luis Obispo, including the Jack Family and the Higuera Family, lived on this part of Marsh Street. 2. The project is inconsistent with Finding#4 of Council Resolution No. 9295, which states the building's locations are significant because Marsh Street is important to the history and development of San Luis Obispo as one of its main thoroughfares and the historic residence is one of a few original residences remaining from the 19th century. 3. Findings Nos. 5, 6, and 8 of Council Resolution No. 9295 establish Antonio Pinho as a long time Marsh Street resident, where he lived for 33 years with neighbors such as R.E. Attachment 4 CHC Minutes, Regular Meeting of February 24, 2003 Page 3 Jack and Thomas Higuera. Relocating the house would sever Pinho's connection with this historic section of Marsh Street. 4. The project is inconsistent with Finding #12 of Council Resolution No. 9295 because relocating the Pinho House will detract from the environmental design continuity of Marsh Street that is created by the Pinho House together with the Jack House (536 Marsh), Wilkenson House (450 Marsh), and the Kaetzel House (547 Marsh). 5. The project is inconsistent with the City's Historical Preservation Program Guidelines because one of the Program's stated goals is to safeguard the heritage of the City by providing for the preservation of Historical Resources which represent significant elements of its history, and is inconsistent Secretary of the Interior's Standards discouraging the removal or relocation of historic buildings or landscape features, thus destroying their historic relationship within the setting. 6. Antonio Pinho was an important historic figure at a statewide level, since he served as the sixth Supreme President of IDES administration in 1906-1907, a statewide Portuguese-American fraternal organization in 1906-1907, and was locally significant in the development of the City, serving two terms on the Board of City Trustees. Committee member Whittlesey returned to the meeting. 2. wntown Historic District. ARC 193-02. Review results of Historic Street L' Demons and recommend lighting globe and bulb types. City of San Lu' ispo, Applicant. Jeff Hook presented the s report and displayed working s of the two types of globes and light bulbs being considere r Downtown. He disc the results of the public survey done over six weeks and explained t ublic pre f a was about evenly split between High Pressure Sodium and Metal Halide lamps, etween the POND (partially clear) and the Opaque (white) globes. After discussi d on tion by Committee member McMasters, seconded by Committee member ser, the Committee d 7-0 to determine that the round POND globe, dark green to ed pole, and 70-watt Metal H i 1b are compatible with the Downtown Historic Q ct and with the City's Historic Preservation am Guidelines, and referred the proj o the Architectural Review Commission with a recomm on to approve the historic estrian street lighting with the features noted. Committee memb reiterated that t and globe, and not the acorn shaped globe, was preferred because it most closely led the City's original gas street.lamps. 'r - Attachment 5 RECEIVED Date Received FEB 8 2003 CMY of 0 A san tuts oBIspo st0 CITY CLERK APPEAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL SEC77ON1. APPELLANT INFORMATION 446W a r-O A -0,Web mame on. Id rS l9GlY! /11h��1�✓DD, / 93�/�l Name Mailing Addrest and Zip Code 9= Phone Fax Representative's Name Mailing Address and Zip Code ow'ur�I %D�' (�D��5� -IID(L_(�L47- 9200 Title Phone— Fax SECTION2- SUBJECT OF APPEAL 1. In accordance with the procedures set forth in Title 1, Chapter 1.20 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code(copy attached), I hereby appeal the decision of the: (Name of(ifficer, Committee or tornmission decision being appealed) 2. The date the decision being appealed was rendered: � �� .0 -u 3. The application or project was entitled: an/?p t)n W ro 4. 1 discussed the matter voth the following City staff member. (Staff Members Name and Department) (Date) SECTION 3. REASON FOR APPEAL Explain specifically what actlords you are appealing and why you believe the Council should consider your appeal. Include what evidence you have that supports your appeal. You may attach additional pages,if necessary. This form continues on the other side. Page'I of 3 Attachment 5 Reason for Appeal continued -860776N.4. APPECti9'NI YR SPbNSI % ; G Th%Sbn,t ulb Qbl§po City Coundl valges'p'ubiic partlapatlon:in..local.govemmerit=and ehooa�rsges.atrfesrr ►s of fto*h*l Volvo Wt '� s City;unlike most In California,doss�tot charge a,feb for tilin9Jeua aped �lowever,�ljjoi►'�•an<oppeal bsfare the City.Counc(I.rsquires. considerable work and-co and'pubilc'riotiflcetion• Therefore,your right to..bxeroise an,appeal'e�stP►es.wlth:certain responsiblllties. if you file an appeal,please understaridithat .rnust'iie heardwithih 4,5 tlays frorn.flling this form. You will be notlfled.in vuriting ofttaerbxact .dot your appeal wlll:be sche.duled�to be;heard before the Council. You.oryourrep'asei�ttativewt Ub rex ' oted:to attend�thepublic hearing,and'to be prepared°tomake:youroase.,. Yourtetircrciy § Imitedto°.1;Q,`minutes. . ces. If you fegGyou Aabretdundeeeaimandnusualcroumsar nj ou mustslltitt>lt your re9uejt in.writing to-the CI&k, Please be . :need to request axon l ivaTld¢.y _ adalised triat if your reglJbs't'fl of aontlxttianoe. �receiv9d affa 'Ihe appeal is noticed to the putli(fb,the Cowncil•melt': otbe�kfibfane'�fuest=forcantlnuanbe: •Svrbrrifding,arequest•forconlnuance does not gtiararftee alt`1#y e� nfedl,ttia# cdon.is e#the discretion of the Cify Coundll. l•herebY g o ' { arana[ibrsend repr9sen#a�l�e<to=appear,on my belialfaWhen said peal:s:.s jadid r.'a:piJtflidri[881Yti8'#ef8r�:the Qlty QovnalC 2 L8 0 (S not .e (Date) This item is hereby calendared forC - M City Attorney City Administrative offrcar JL �. Department Head C lark ginal) Page 2 of 3 10101 Attachment 5 REASON FOR APPEAL The Manse on Marsh —Phase U Modified Project.submitted January 3, 2003 (ARCPR 103, 487 and 497 Marsh Street) ACTIONS BEING APPEALED Denial of Modified Project for The Manse on Marsh- Phase II WHY THE COUNCIL SHOULD CONSIDER THE APPEAL 1. New information regarding the two structures located at 497 Marsh Street indicates that these structures do not meet the City's criteria for historic significance. For example,one evidence is that the CHC recently allowed demolition of the rear structure. Originally the CHC indicated that the rear structure was among the most historically significant elements of both structures. 2. The Modified Project provides new mitigation measures that will allow both structures to be preserved, instead of demolishing the rear building,as the previous project required. 3. The Modified Project is consistent with the findings previously made by the City Council in Resolution No. 9295. Attached are findings provided by the staff to the CHC that support approval of the Modified Project, 4. In December 2002,the City Attorney recommend to the applicant(and to the City Council)that the applicant file a Modified Project in order to have the City Council review the Modified Project,and the new information. The applicant has done as requested by the City Attorney. 5. Senior Housing is desperately needed in the City. The Manse on Marsh is fully occupied with a waiting list,and as a result, is forced to turn away City residents every week because it has no residences available. If both strictures are relocated from the 497 Marsh Street site,the City will gain seven more apartments downtown for its senior citizens,while preserving both of the existing structures on a nearby site. ARCPRI-03 Attachment 5 487 and 497 Marsh Street February 24,2003 Action Alternatives A. - CHC Staff Report Findings to support approval of Modified Project B. Recommend that the Architectural Review Commission approve the project based on the following findings,conditions of approval and mitigation measures. Findings: 1. The project is consistent with Finding#2 of Council Resolution No. 9295 because both of the buildings demonstrate traditional,vernacular and/or eclectic influences that represent a particular social milieu and period of the community,and because of the uniqueness of their hybrid styles(separate main house and kitchen,believed to be for fire safety), and how these styles are put together. With the approval of this project both the primary residence and summer kitchen will be preserved. ARCPR 1-03 Attachment 5 487 and 497 Marsh Street February 24,2003 2. The project is consistent with Finding Nos. 9 and 10 of Council Resolution No. 9295 because the project will retain the architectural integrity and overall attractiveness of the house. 3. The project will result in the complete restoration and rehabilitation of the Pinho House to be used as a residence in an appropriate residential setting, preserving the architectural integrity of the building. 4. There are appropriate mitigation measures to mitigate the potentially significant impacts of relocating the house away from the present Marsh Street location. Conditions: 1. The CHC should provide conditions of approval to insure that the new building is architecturally compatible with the Jack House and other historic resources in the vicinity of the project site. Mitigation Measures: 1. The CHC should provide a list of mitigation measures to be incorporated into the environmental document for the project, using the list included in the previously approved Mitigated Negative Declaration (see Administrative Use Permit and Environmental Review Action Letter, attached)as a starting point. Attachments: Vicinity Map Project Plans Council Resolution No. 9295 1-28-02 CHC Memo and Meeting Minutes ARC Action Letter from the 10-02-02 meeting Administrative Use Permit and Environmental Review Action Letter from the 10-18-02 meeting Attachment 5 ' OR ,'1" f s ??'111tll �;" PIStlJ1Ct1011 475 MARSH ST. • SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401 • 805-541-4222FAX 805-541-3237 • www.themanse.net January 3, 2003 Mr. Ron Whisenand, Deputy Community Development Director Mr. Michael Codren, Associate Planner City of San Luis Obispo 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Dear Ron and Michael, I sincerely appreciate your efforts, along with those of the CHC, ARC, and City Council, in assisting us with the expansion of The Manse on Marsh. As you will recall, last October the City completed the approvals of our expansion plans for The Manse. Those plans primarily consist of demolishing the"summer kitchen" behind the Pinho house, moving the Pinho house forward on the site, and constructing a three and four story addition to the Manse around the Pinho house. After pondering the approved design for several weeks, I am not satisfied that we have included enough units to satisfy the needs of the City's senior citizens. At the same time, I think it is a shame to lose the summer kitchen permanently when the CHC originally felt it was significant. It has occurred to me that there is a win-win solution available that can solve both dilemmas. This application proposes to save the summer kitchen and the Pinho House-together-by relocating them both eight blocks away, where they both will be restored and preserved. In place of the Pinho house on the site, The Manse will add nine new senior residences, and architectural features that emulate the character of the Pinho house, and enhance the previously approved design. This application also requests the CHC to reassess whether the Pinho house and summer kitchen are historical resources according to the City's criteria. Exhibits 1 - 4 (attached) were not considered by the CHC when they made their original determination. From a Cultural Heritage perspective, originally the summer kitchen was one of the key reasons the CHC determined the structures were historically significant. While the CHC made a substantial compromise in allowing the summer kitchen to be demolished, I believe it would be better to save both the summer kitchen and the Pinho house together. A site is available eight blocks away on Branch Street,where the owner has already agreed to restore uc-#405800545 r, . Attachment 5 Mr. Ron Whisenand and Mr. Michael Codren Page Two January 3, 2003 and preserve both the buildings. In that location, the buildings will be returned to their original use—as a residence— in a neighborhood with similar, older, single-story homes. Conceptual plans for the Branch Street sites are included in this application—see exhibits 5 and 6. In addition, when the Pinho house (alone) was required to remain onsite, it was moved forward from its original location, and closely surrounded by the three and four story expansion of the Manse. While the architect did a impressive job integrating the three and four story building around the single-story house, I am afraid that the little 897 square foot Pinho house will be dwarfed by the adjacent structure that is just four feet away, at its closest point. Furthermore,the backdrop to the Pinho house is a 35-foot tall wall, which lies just six feet behind the house. From an architectural standpoint, the previously approved design was heralded by the ARC as being - one of the best higher-density designs ever brought before them. With the Pinho House removed from the site, nine new senior units can be added, along with added architectural detail that, I believe, enhances the Marsh Street elevation significantly. In addition, the historic-style porch, which many found attractive on the approved design, is further improved along Marsh and Beach Streets. To further emulate the small scale that the Pinho house provided, a new single-story element is positioned right at the comer. Additional units could have been added to the corner, but the architect and I felt it would not create the type of award-winning design that we seek for this expansion. Finally, considering the housing crisis in this city, these additional senior units are genuinely needed. The Manse often turns away seniors who have immediate needs because we do not have enough rooms to accommodate them. As you consider these points and the revised plans I have provided, I hope you will agree that this is a better solution for the City of San Luis Obispo. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I may provide further information. As discussed with Ron, I would appreciate being placed on the CHC agenda at the end of January. Thank you again for your assistance. V y yo kiff Attachments � �33 .h tat 1 - pAttachment 5 LL r L C LLI O W � t t t U of � 1 c 04 c " m 0 c CD e h st t _ 1 � t r t r ` J o a..en at (Q W a � _ Co C Q w - srn ca � d tett St = tt..ctt ttt r tom p • r N t m ss a o a E • S 6 � Marsh St r� J J i Y �r n, n� (r K T t L J i t a i ? J eM t r� 1 1 l � i i KEY s �r ® Additions to structure _ Removal of structure J i The Manse on Marsh - Phase 11 FIGURE 2 497 MARSH STREET Overall Changes to Original Structure b.2002 NMI ra• LIJ KEY Removal of WalisrWindows/Doors ® Addition of WallsiWindows/Doors New Materials Added to Original Walls Original Walls Built Prior to 1926 FIGURE 3 The Manse on Marsh - Phase 11 Changes to Interior of 497 MARSH STREET Original Structure Since 1926 NIMah 5.2002 t T7,- [Kw, . • �1.'`.1„l°. fz �4y�-�,' 'f'R Stip N_r�e�i,F 3. { .a .i^.�S ♦ � .:i I r- i( ra�lMji'J,nYY'•YY�. C..-e<v.h Yy ��G'.k , LM ° �c< i ^r SSE■ • y .l •d r v < u n •r o n rl r •r •r n a Lu rn IZ 2� Attachment 5 V LLu_m O m C(O a V 0 0 J Ei EEi d Z w = C N a m d N R C dW W N w H L � zw U ~ _ < w m" ' O Q � d � ❑ � v 0 KING S7REET E s '1 a l O . O� 1 Ir LLILLJ, x gr x , r µ'. 't�ye '.Y,•' �, nuavllRl@fli i 6 CRITERIA CONSIDERA • TION B. MOVED PROPERTIES A property removed from its original or.historically significant location can be eligible if it is significant primarily for architectural value or it is the surviving property most importantly associated with a historic person or event. Examples of Properties that MUST UNDERSTANDING APPLYING Meet Criteria Consideration B: CRITERIA CRITERIA Moved Properties om one location CONSIDERATION CONSIDERATION • on its origi al site o another coca- B: MOVED B: MOVED tion the property,during or after its Period of Significance. PROPERTIES PROPERTIES • A district in which a significant number of resources have been The National Register criteria limit moved from their original location. g ELIGIBILITY FOR the consideration of moved properties • A district which has one moved because significance is embodied in ARCHITECTURAL VALUE building that makes an especially locations and settin s as well as in the significant contribution to the dis- [beEtween themse ves. oving a A moved property significant trict. estroys the relationships under Criterion C must retain enough • �Y e property and its sur- historic features to convey its architec- A portable resource,such as a ship or and destroys associations tural values and retain integrity of railroad car, that is relocated to a ic events and ersons. A design,materials, workmanship, place incompatible with its original move may so cause t e oss o feeling,and association. function. historic features such as landscaping, • A portable resource,such as a ship or foundations,and chimneys,as well as railroad car,whose importance is loss of the potential for associated critically linked to its historic loca- archeological deposits. Properties tion or route and that is proved. that were moved before their period of Examples o Properties that DO NOT significance rnot need tmeet the Need to Meet Criteria Consideration special requirements of Criteria Properties B: Moved Pro Consideration B. P One of the basic purposes of the •A property that is moved prior to its National Register is to encourage the Period of Significance. preservation of historic properties as living parts of their communities. In •A district in which only a small per- keeping with this purpose,it is not tentage of typical buildings in a dis- usual to list artificial groupings of trict are moved. buildings that have been created for •A moved building that is part of a purposes of interpretation,protection, complex but is of less significance or maintenance. Moving buildings to than the remaining(unmoved) such a grouping destroys the integrity buildings. of location and setting,and can create a false sense of historic development. •A portable resource,such as a ship or railroad car,that is eligible under Criterion C and is moved within its natural setting(water,rails,etc.). •A property that is raised or lowered on its foundations. 29 t-4D ,v Attachment 7 LOCAL SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2002 Excerpts from the Sax Luis W I L M A R be large and of modern archi- and on another side by a gulch Obispo Tribune for the week of T O G N A Z Z I N I ire cnme - -our cut beyond which was wild oats as June 28, 1902 w I find Treason to be high as one's head Had the House 5 I O O YEARS AGO —�£The increasing popu- fire crossed the gulch it would ie o probably have run clear Yesterday forenoon the fine " es of a co tinu an id through to the ocean,five residence of J.W.Smith,in the a miles,as the canyon is filled south eastern part of the city ,- pwlding is a necessity at this with fields of dry grain and wis reduced to ashes. (r / e.So far as can earned grass,and a high north wind The fire started in th4p wash �o one�ras interposean 8br was blowing.As it was...only house near the dwellinj and jectio' neo a new school." a very small quantity of grain was discovered by Miss Alva was lost Smith.She and her mother at Oso Flaeo School tempted to fight the flames Following is the report of Hearst cattle shipment down but were compelled to the Oso Flaco school for the About one hundred head of give up in despair. " ship of San Luis Obispo favors term ending June 20: as fine calves for veal as ever The fire department was the early construction of a Average number belonging passed through the Golden called out but could do noth- modern high school building. for the year,47.Average daily Gate,were shipped from the ing with the apparatus,as the The Wogian's club has added attendance for the year,43. Hearst ranch last Monday to I house was far away from any its voioe,in favor of the much Percentage attending,90. San Francisco. hydrant needed improvement The fun Is over The crowd at once set about Business men and mer- Grain fire in Cayucos ' saving the furniture in toe chants,carpenters and Julius Sruttschuitt,general house and in this they*re builders,the laboring element, By the friction on the manager of the Southern Pa- quite successful.The hotse retired capitalists, (all that ground of the iron shoes of a cific Company,has;issued a was totally destroyed. - there are),bankers and tax- sled while hauling bundles,a proxuxciamexto that is des- Mr. esMr.Smith places his 1 ss at payers stand ready to approve fire was started late Monday timed to do away with card about$4000.His house l hen the projpcL All argue that the in a grain field owned by the playing on the company's built cost$3500.It was insured added indebtedness will prove Commercial Bank on Cayucos trains.The order is directed to .;..for$2000 in the Fire Insurance a benefit,for property will in creek,and leased by John Gu- the Denison News Company, t:ompary of Philadelphia The cease in value with the con- Fre had been started in which caters to the necessities faicniture was insured for struction of a fine building the same manner several of card players.On the South- $1�• whichmill be an ornament to times during the earlier part of ern Pacific train boys will not "Ibe house was one of[Ae- the city the day,but in each instance be permitted to play their pith- best'loca4ed in the city A.G.Pinho a former mem- was readily extinguished by a erto profitable practice of orga- er of the cit t council,who man who walked behind. nizing card parties to,play for 1 yrs service on a Shortly after noon a fire'soon cigars and cooling beverages Going to Santa Barbara. b0oarMCL to e one o the Went wild and a runner was. or to encourage carts playing The round trip rates f�r the m untuin wor ers ora sent to Cayucos for assistance ' in any form The order will special train to Santa Barbara ciWs weltare and advance- which was freely given,and by have the effect of izurtaling on the 4th of July are follows ment said a heroic efforts was soon con- the monthly earnings of every [sic]:San Luis Obispo$4.80, a new school build- trolled.It was stopped within news agent on the division Ocean,$4.15,Guadalupe ina sho a ma esu three feet of a setting of barley from$25 to$40,a month. $3.75,Casmaha$3.30, m- cture as will serve the containing about 300 sacks, Pa,$3.10. so e rat ea. twen_yt years to come.It should 1 , 41 hKUI Llark. HI 5LOr1C me Sour cc �W." •-• •^-• •-•• -• • ----- - -- - Attachment UK HISTORK RISOURa(OlfsunTS, IN(. 725 Monroe street Santa Rosa,CA 95409 Phone (707)577-8393 FM(707)570-2428 March 4, 2002 Chris Skiff The Manse on Marsh 497 Marsh Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Dear Mr. Skiff: The Cultural Heritage Committee has determined that the two buildings at 497 Marsh Street are architecturally significant because of". . . the uniqueness of their hybrid styles (separate main house and kitchen, believed to be for fire and safety) and how these styles are put together." You contacted me upon the recommendation of the State Office of Historic Preservation. At your request, I have reviewed the 1891, 1905, 1909, 1926 and 1950 Sanborn maps that show the two buildings at 497 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo. You have asked me, as a consulting Architectural Historian, to comment in writing on the subject of the "uniqueness" of kitchen buildings separate from main houses. Historian Harold Kirker writes about early cooking facilities in California's Architectural Frontier. Style and Tradition in the Nineteenth Century(Layton, UT: Gibbs Smith, Inc., 1960): The Spanish-Mexicans cooked their food entirety out of doors and warmed their houses by a pan of coals set upon the floor. . . The reluctance of the Mexicans to use interior fires is evident from a 1928 report which revealed that not one third of sixtyfive adobes in Los Angeles County had fireplaces. . . It is clear that the simplicity of provincial cooking, the mildness of the climate, and a primitive building knowledge added environmental sanctions to an inherited Spanish prejudice against interior fires.. Kitchen facilities, housed in small, separate buildings behind the main dwellings, were common in late-19th century—early-20th century California. The buildings were not separate because of concern for fire and safety hazards, as postulated by the Cultural Heritage Committee. During the summer, the heat from the necessary household baking and cooking on the wood stove was usually oppressive. Having separate buildings enabled the rest of the house to remain cool. Such buildings were frequently called 'summer kitchens." Attachment Chris Skiff Page 2 ("larch 4,2002 Less common was for compilers of Sanborn Maps to indicate the exact uses of outbuildings on residential lots. Livery barns and garages were always clearly identified; outhouses and sheds were not. It is unusual to see a "kitchen" actually specified. It is nearly impossible to distinguish kitchens from workshops on most Sanborn Maps, since both were usually coded yellow for"wood-frame building" and had symbols to show one door, one window and one stovepipe. It is quite likely that other similarly-sized and shaped buildings shown on San Luis Obispo's Sanborn Maps could have housed summer kitchens. It would be erroneous to conclude that the separate kitchen building is unique to Antonio Pinho or to San Luis Obispo. Respectfully, Susan M. Clark C.C.P.H. Registered Professional Historian #560 ■ t �c�3 / Attachment 6 Summary of Qualifications, Clark Historic Resource Consultants, Inc. SUSAN M. CLARK, Project Manager/Architectural Historian EXPERIENCE RELATING TO HISTORIC RESOURCE EVALUATION AND PRESERVATION PLANNING- 2001-present: LANNING:2001-present: Founder and coordinator of Clark Historic Resource Consultants, Inc. 1995-2001: Operated Clark Historic Resource Consultants as a sole proprietorship 1988-1995: Independent Historical Consultant Projects for which Ms. Clark has served as Project Manager and Principal Architectural Historian/Historian Include: Section 106 Reviews Historic Structures Reports Tax Credit certifications Land use histories Historic resource surveys Mitigation measures for historical resources under CEQA and local ordinances California State Historic Resource Inventory forms (DPR 523) National Register applications California Register nominations Community histories Preservation plans for Historic Districts and individual historic buildings Architectural restoration research and design review, according to Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings Photographic documentation and mapping of historical resources Document research and litigation support, including expert witness testimony Determination of boundaries and contributing structures within preservation districts. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Sonora County Landmarks Commissioner, 5th Supervisorial District, 1990 -present Chairman 1993 and 1998 Originally appointed in 1990 by Supervisor Ernie Carpenter. Reappointed in 1996 by current Supervisor Mike Reilly. '44 Attachment 6 City of Santa Rosa Cultural Heritage Board, Historian, 1991 to present. Chairman 1998. Appointed by Santa Rosa City Council in 1991, reappointed in 1993 and 1996. Responsibilities as Landmarks Commissioner and Cultural Heritage Board Historian include review of historic property reports to insure that planners have adequate documentation to make well informed decisions and that CEQA concerns are addressed. Additionally, responsibilities require advising property owners regarding appropriate alterations and rehabilitations to historically significant buildings. A significant responsibility of the Sonoma County Landmarks Commission involves the review of preservation-related grant requests and the allocation of historic preservation funds which are derived from Sonoma County's Transit Occupancy Tax. Committee to Restore Historic Courthouse Square, Steering Committee member.. Leadership Santa Rosa, Class XIII, member of 1996197 class. PUBLICATIONS: Sonoma County, the River of Time. Comp. Partners in Progress. Chatsworth: Windsor Publishing Co., 1990. Sonoma County Historical Society Journal, articles focusing on Sonoma County PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: American Cultural Resources Association Society of Architectural Historians California Historical Society Sonoma County Historical Society Califomia Preservation Foundation Ninth 4 Circuit Historical Society National Council for Public History California Council for the Promotion of History EDUCATION: M.A., History, Sonoma State University, 1990 Certificate, Vernacular Architecture, University of Nevada, Reno, 1988 B.A., Political Sdence, University of California, Berkeley, 1985 TITLE OF MASTER'S THESIS: The Del Mar Ranch from the German Rancho to Sea Ranch, California, 1845 to 1964. 2 r; SIS Attachment 9 Draft Resolution "A" RESOLUTION NO. (2003 Series) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DENYING AN APPEAL OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE DECISION TO RECOMMEND AGAINST A PLAN TO RELOCATE THE PINHO HOUSE TO ACCOMMODATE THE MANSE ON MARSH EXPANSION (ARC 1-03) WHEREAS, the Cultural Heritage Committee conducted a public hearing on February 24, 2003 and recommended that the Architectural Review Commission deny a proposal by the Manse on Marsh to relocate the Pinho House, based on findings that the modified project is inconsistent with Council Resolution No. 9295; and WHEREAS, Council Resolution No. 9295 establishes the significance of the buildings on 497 Marsh Street and establishes the fact that Antonio G. Pinho is a significant person in the history and development of the City of San Luis Obispo; and WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a public hearings on April 1, 2003, and has considered testimony of the appellant, interested parties, the records of the Cultural Heritage Committee hearing and action, and the evaluation and recommendation of staff, and WHEREAS, the City Council affirms the recommendation of the Cultural Heritage Committee that the Pinho House should not be removed from the 497 Marsh Street site. 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 Council makes the following findings: 1. The project is inconsistent with Finding #3 of Council Resolution No. 9295, which states that the location of the house and the detached building (formerly a kitchen and washroom for the residence) reflect the social status of the original builder and occupant and exhibit important information regarding the social context of the building and occupant because other significant individuals in the history of San Luis Obispo, including the Jack Family and the Higuera Family, lived on this part of Marsh Street. 2. The project is inconsistent with Finding #4 of Council Resolution No. 9295, which states the building's locations are significant because Marsh Street is important to the history and development of San Luis Obispo as one of its main thoroughfares and the historic residence is one of a few original residences remaining from the 19th century. City Council Resolution No. (2003 Series) Page 2 3. Findings Nos. 5, 6, and 8 of Council Resolution No. 9295 establish Antonio Pinho as a long time Marsh Street resident, where he lived for 33 years with neighbors such as R. E. Jack and Thomas Higuera. Mr. Pinho died in the house and his family continued to live there, establishing his connection with the property for at least two generations. Relocating the house would sever Pinho's connection with this historic section of Marsh Street. 4. The project is inconsistent with Finding #12 of Council. Resolution No. 9295 because relocating the Pinho House will detract from the environmental design continuity of Marsh Street that is created by the Pinho House together with the Jack House (536 Marsh), Wilkenson House (450 Marsh), and the Kaetzel House (547 Marsh). 5. The project is inconsistent with the City's Historical Preservation Program Guidelines because one of the Program's stated goals is to safeguard the heritage of the City by providing for the preservation of Historical Resources which represent significant elements of its history, and is inconsistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards discouraging the removal or relocation of historic buildings or landscape features,thus destroying their historic relationship within the setting. 6. Antonio G. Pinho was an important historic figure at a statewide level, since he served as the sixth Supreme, President of IDES administration in 1906-1907, a statewide Portuguese-American fraternal organization in 1906-1907,and was locally significant in the development of the City, serving two terms on the Board of City Trustees. Section 2. Appeal. The appeal of the Cultural Heritage Committee's decision to recommend against the proposed relocation of the Pinho House is hereby denied. On motion of seconded by and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this — day of , 2001 1 Attachment 9 City Council Resolution No. (2003 Series) Page 3 Mayor David F. Romero ATTEST: Lee Price, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Gil Trujillo, Actingity Attorney c� �g - OWN 1® Draft Resolution "B" RESOLUTION NO. (2003 Series) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO UPHOLDING AN APPEAL OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE DECISION TO RECOMMEND AGAINST A PLAN TO RELOCATE THE PINHO HOUSE TO ACCOMMODATE THE MANSE ON MARSH EXPANSION, THEREBY RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE RELOCATION (ARC 1-03) WHEREAS, the Cultural Heritage Committee conducted a public hearing on February 24, 2003 and recommended that the Architectural Review Commission deny a proposal by the Manse on Marsh to relocate the Pinho House, based on findings that the modified project is inconsistent with Council Resolution No. 9295; and WHEREAS, Council Resolution No. 9295 establishes the fact that the significance of the buildings on 497 Marsh Street is derived from the building's architecture as well as the fact that Antonio G. Pinho is a significant person in the history and development of the City of San Luis Obispo; and WHEREAS, the modified project proposal would allow the buildings to be relocated and rehabilitated together, in their original configuration; and WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a public hearing on April 1, 2003, and has considered testimony of the appellant, interested parties, the records of the Cultural Heritage Committee hearing and action, and the evaluation and recommendation of staff. 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 Council makes the following findings: 1. The project is consistent with Finding#2 of Council Resolution No. 9295 because both of the buildings demonstrate traditional, vernacular and/or eclectic influences that represent a particular social milieu and period of the community, and because of the uniqueness of their hybrid styles (separate main house and kitchen, believed to be for fire safety), and how these styles are put together. With the approval of this project both the primary residence and summer kitchen will be preserved. 2. The project is consistent with Finding Nos. 9 and 10 of Council Resolution No. 9295 because the project will retain the architectural integrity and overall attractiveness of the house: Attachment 10 City Council Resolution No. (2003 Series) Page 2 3. The project will result in the complete restoration and rehabilitation of the Pinho House to be used as a residence in an appropriate residential setting, preserving the architectural integrity of the building. 4. There are appropriate mitigation measures to mitigate the potentially significant impacts of relocating the house away from the present Marsh Street location. Section 2. Appeal. The appeal of the Cultural Heritage Committee's decision to recommend against the proposed relocation of the Pinho House is hereby upheld and the recommendation to the Architectural Review Commission on the project is to approve the proposed relocation of the Pinho House. On motion of , seconded by and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this _ day of , 2003. Mayor David F. Romero ATTEST: Lee Price, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Gil Truji lo, Acting C Attorney ^ ) 1 Emails sent to some or all members of the City Council from March 25-31st in support of the appeal and expansion of the Manse on Marsh received from: Ken, Helen, Zach and Peter Bornholdt Leslie Halls Diane Behn John Belsher P. Woodward Dike Jan Straka Roxanne Carr and Rodney Levin Randy Betz Laura Murphy Allen Settle-Manse on Marsh - v - Page 1 From: <BornholdtK@aol.com> To: <asettle@slocity.org> Date: Mon, Mar 31, 2003 3:08 PM Subject: Manse on Marsh Dear Councilmen Schwartz and Settle, Our family lives at 1555 Laurel Lane. We strongly support the expansion of the Manse facility as proposed because it will help people who really need it. My wife and I are approaching our"Golden Years"and would like to stay and help in our lovely community. It appears we may not be able to due to severe lack of senior housing. I know you will do the right thing and vote your heart in support of this beautiful project. Thank you for the long hours you spend serving our community. Sincerely, Ken, Helen, Zach and Peter Bomholdt CC: <kschwartz@slocity.org> Allen Settle-Manse on Marsh expansion _Page,1 From: "leslie" <leslie@slocbe.com> To: <asettle@slocity.org>, <kschwartz@slocity.org> Date: Mon, Mar 31, 2003 2:32 PM Subject: Manse on Marsh expansion I am writing once again to ask your approval for expansion of this lovely facility. I believe it fulfills many requirements for keeping housing downtown, helping seniors, and in general stabilizes that lower area of Marsh Street. I hope you will give this every consideration as you go to vote this evening (I would be there myself but have a meeting tonight at Mission College Prep for my daughter's AP Spanish class trip to Spain in two weeks). Thank you. Sincerely, Leslie Halls, 1359 Oceanaire Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 (property owner and resident since 1979) Allen Settle-The Manse on Marsh Page 1 From: <SLOCPM@aol.com> To: <dromero@slocity.org>, <jewan@slocity.org>, <asettle@slocity.org>, <kschwartz@slocity.org> Date: Mon, Mar 31, 2003 12:03 PM Subject: The Manse on Marsh The City Council has an opportunity this Tuesday evening to correct a previously made decision to disallow the expansion of downtown SLO's only senior assisted living residence in favor of saving the of Jamaca You hair salon building (that is all anyone remembers it as). Let's see . . . Uphold the historical significance of an architecturally non-significant and historically irrelevant structure or welcome brand new, architecturally outstanding senior residential accomodations. The way I see it, if you mandate the old structure stays in place, you are only paying lip service to your stated goals of keeping residences in the downtown area and providing more residential units for the City and County. In addition, you are specifically slapping the needs of seniors in the face. A vote to keep the Jamaica You building is not a vote to preserve historical character but a vote against increased housing and the elderly. It is blatant elitism. We all know that of house can be relocated to another site. This is a very sensitive issue to those of us who have had to shop for quality assisted living accommodations for our aging parents. I urge you to do the right thing and allow The Manse on Marsh to expand to it's full potential. Respectfully, Diane Behn Allen Settle- Manse _ __,_,_. Page 11 From: "John Belsher" <john@belsherandbecker.com> To: <asettle@slocity.org> Date: Mon, Mar 31, 2003 11:23 AM Subject: Manse The Manse expansion is good for the City. My parents live there now and they really enjoy being back in the City. We need this population here in town as part of our community. As an owner of an historic building across the street on Marsh, I support the Manse plan to expand and the relocation of the existing structure. The historic neighborhood feel will be preserved in the architecture of the new project and we will retain the building. Let's figure out a general plan text amendment which will allow the City to count these units toward its housing allocation requirements! John Belsher Allen Settle-The Manse on Marsh propo---1 development Page 1 From: "Woody Dike" <Woodyd@jlwa.com> To: <asettle@slocity.org>, <kswartz@slocity.org> Date: Mon, Mar 31, 2003 10:41 AM Subject: The Manse on Marsh proposed development I would like to enthusiastically endorse this project for approval. As a registered landscape architect and part time instructor at Cal Poly with over forty years in the profession I feel that this project has sensitively approached the issues of the texture of the community and is designed to fit well with the architectural character of the area. Part of my background has been in the area of site planning and landscape architecture for over forty assisted living projects in California. Thru this experience I have had the opportunity to explore unique solutions to finding opportunities to enhance the experience for seniors. I feel that Chris Skiff has done a very sensitive job in developing a project which will reward it's clients with an enjoyable and rewarding environment to live. Thank you for the opportunity to express my support. Sincerely, P Woodward Dike FASLA CC: «kill@chartecnet> Allen Settle-The Manse on Marsh From: "Jan Straka" <janstraka@charter.net> To: <asettle@slocity.org> Date: Sun, Mar 30, 2003 4:57 PM Subject: The Manse on Marsh I am writing to support the request from Chris Skiff(The Manse on Marsh)to expand the facility and services of The Manse. As a long-time retirement community administrator, I've had the privilege of doing interim administrative work at The Manse. Since my prior experience was in large not-for-profit life care communities in the Bay Area, I didn't expect a similar first-class community at The Manse. I WAS WRONG! The Manse is exceptional in every way!!! The employees are dedicated to serving residents in a warm and dignified environment. They promote independence, but stand ready to provide assistance and care, as needed. The residents are proud to call The Manse their home. San Luis Obispo is very fortunate to have such an outstanding retirement community. The City Council would be short-sighted, particularly with regard to the senior population, if they did not approve and wholeheartedly support the expansion plans. In deliberating this request, please note that The Manse' location is a wonderful asset! When seniors forego their driving privileges, they can still enjoy the pleasures of downtown shopping—independently!!! I strongly favor a positive response from you on this request, and I would commend you for your thoughtful consideration of the growing senior population. Jan Straka Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.gdsoft.com). Version: 6.0.465/Virus Database: 263 -Release Date: 3/25/03 Allen Settle-The Manse on Marsh. Page 1 From: <Roxcarr@aol.com> To: <dromero@romeroformayor.com>, <cmulholland@slocity.org>, <jewan@slocity.org>, <asettle@slocity.org>, <kschwartz@slocity.org> Date: Tue, Mar 25, 2003 2:12 PM Subject: The Manse on Marsh. Regarding the proposal you will hear tonight with regard to expansion of the Manse on Marsh, we have spoken in favor of this before and want to reiterate and again emphasize our support for this concept. The Manse has proven to be not only a project that is well-designed, well-managed and appealing within its environment, but also immensely popular with the people it serves-the Seniors. We have a pressing need for housing of this type, as you all know so well...no need for us to remind you...and it is wise to support expansions that haved proved their worth to the people they serve and to the community. We urge your most favorable consideration tonight. Thank you, Roxanne Carr, Div Pres Rodney R. Levin, Principal The Mortgage House, Inc. Rodney R. Levin Architects 7426 Marsh Street 1145 Marsh Street San Luis Obispo CA 93401 San Luis Obispo CA 93401 805-782-6944 805-545-9029 Allen Settle-The Manse on Marsh From: Randy Betz<RBetz@cuestatitle.com> To: "'dromero@slocity.org"'<dromero@slocity.org>, "'cmulholland@slocity.org <cmulholland@slocity.org>, "'jewan@slocity.org"' <jewan@slocity.org>, "'asettle@slocity.org"' <asettle@slocity.org>, "'kschwartz@slocity.org"' <kschwartz@slocity.org> Date: Tue, Mar 25, 2003 11:07 AM Subject: The Manse on Marsh Please accept this as a vote of support.for the expansion of the Manse on Marsh. As the nephew of a 95 year old aunt who my wife and I have cared for over the last few years we experienced first hand the need for good assisted care facility.space. In fact the Manse was one of the choices we looked at but did not have the proper available rooms at the time we needed them. As our parents and ourselves grow older we will see more and more need for this kind of living space. We feel it is important to have the option not to have to try to live in your home when you are not capable of maintaining that style of life. Please vote to pave the way for the expansion and improvement of The Manse on Marsh as an asset to this City. Thanks. Randy Betz 4442 Poinsettia Street San Luis Obispo Allen Settle-Manse on Marsh Expansion Page 1 From: "Murphy, Laura" <LMurphy@MorrisGarritano.com> To: "'dromero@slocity.org"' <dromero@slocity.org>, "'cmulholland@slocity.org <cmulholland@slocity.org>, "'jewan@slocity.org"' <jewan@slocity.org>, "'asettle@slocity.org"' <asettle@slocity.org>, "'kschwartz@slocity.org"' <kschwartz@slocity.org> Date: Tue, Mar 25, 2003 8:21 AM Subject: Manse on Marsh Expansion Please support the expansion of this Sr. housing project. We seem to be in need of more senior housing and this situation is only going to get worse as baby boomers begin to reach retirement age. Please think of the future for our SLO seniors. Laura Murphy April 1, 2003 ALZ EIMER'S" ASSOCIATIONe "Someone to Stand by You" Honorable Mayor Romero and Members of the San Luis Obispo City Council 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 934oi This letter is in support of The Manse on Marsh's desire to expand to provide additional apartments for seniors who wish to live in the City of San Luis Obispo. I have been working in the field of community relations for seniors since 1985 and have been Director of Community Relations for the California Central Coast Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association since May 1995. It has been my experience in working with seniors and their adult children that there have been many changes in the way seniors choose to live as active retirees. Seniors no longer plan to retire to Florida or elsewhere away from where they have lived for many years, rather they are choosing to "age in place". To "age in place" is to continue to live in the area or neighborhood where they have long resided rather than to move elsewhere. This means that many of those who are seniors now or who are baby boomers about to enter "seniorhood" and who have lived in SLO County for most of their adult worldng life want to remain here in their retirement years. Indeed, some of these seniors return to work or prefer to continue employment. Seniors who do move, move usually to the area where their adult children reside. So many local adult children working in SLO County in the next years may ask their parents to move closer to them, usually not in with them, just closer. Most seniors want to remain as independent as possible, but would love to be nearer to grandchildren and children. All of these observations lead to the following conclusion: the more housing for seniors especially in the heart of downtown, the more vital a community remains. The City of San Luis Obispo, indeed all cities, should wish to be known as "senior friendly" with lots of available different housing options for seniors. Ask yourselves if you wish to "age in place" or at least have that option should the time come. I support The Manse on Marsh for adding "classy" senior housing to the downtown and urge you to allow them the additions they are seeking. Sincerely, Ids` �J Dianne Timmerman, Director of Community Relations (h/w) 237-8298 (h/w fax) 238-1722 e-mail: supergrandma@tcsn.net ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS ASSOCIATION, CALIFORNIA CENTRAL COAST CHAPTER, INC? Serving The Tri-Counties - www.centralcoastalz.org 197 North 10th Street, #104 - Grover Beach, California 93433 - Tel (805) 481-9364 - Fax (805) 481-9439 2024 De La Vina Street.- Santa Barbara, California 93105 - Tel (805) 563-0020 - Fax (805) 682-1811 1339 Del Norte Road - Camarillo, California, 93010 - Tel (805) 485-5597 - Fax (805) 485-4767 �� ( l 03/31/2003 13:41 80554GVg9 JENNIFER PHILI-TO PAGE 01 Jennifer Phillip RECEIVED RED FILE 1418 Marsh Street M NG AGENDA San LUIS Obispo CA 93401 APR 0 1 2003 DA ITEM ( 805/546.9351 SLQ CITY CLERK March 31, 2003 Mayor Dave Romero Via Facsimile 781-7109 Members SLO City Council . 990 Palm Street Sart Luis Obispo CA 93401 RE: SUPPORT THE MANSE ON MARSH Dear Mayor Romero and Members of the City Council: I am asking for your support of The Manse on Marsh Phase II. As you know, housing Is at a crucial juncture in San Luis Obispo: Providing for our seniors is a responsible and just decision. The Manse on Marsh has proven to be a haven for our seniors, people who have lived in SLO all their lives. When our seniors are able to continue living_ in the community they helped nurture, you give them a quality of life they earned. when making your consideration, allow the corner building to be moved to a suitable neighborhood. Allow this building to be moved, so It can be fixed up, and given the love It deserves. It is not practical as a commercial building because of size, and it's not practical as a home because of its location. It belongs in a neighborhood, with a family living in it, and making it a home, which is so needed in our community. Please don't allow further barriers to a wonderful project. vote in favor of The Manse on Marsh. daud gh hillip OUNC L E-CDD DIR resident of San Luis Obispo Z CAO FIN DIR ZACAO JZFIRE CHIEF 2"A7TORNEY Te PW DIR RrCLERK/OkG j21POLJCE CHF ❑.B.EPTH S GrREC DIR r2',Ir In- b ;2'UTILDIR _--- RED FILE MEETING AGENDA DATE_$1''a.` ITEM # to; Dave Romero, Mayor Ken Schwartz You may not be aware that Chuck and I have returned to SLO after 21 years in Avila Beach and are living at the Manse on Marsh. After all these years we are very pleased to be once again in our old town and are finding the downtown a vibrant place to walk around and enjoy. As seniors we think this is an unusual opportunity to live in VERY comfortable quarters with great food and service. Chris seems to have our best interest at heart and with various problems healthwise we feel very secure. Certainly an addition to this place would add to the downtown atmosphere and bring more seniors ready for this type of special living. Chuck has an appointment at the VA in Santa Barbara that day so we will not be able to attend, but our son,John, will be in attendance and voice our concern. Dave, we are still anxiously awaiting a trolley stop down here, and possibly a cross wallk. Thanks for all your years of service, Nilene and Chuck Belcher �] COUN IL �'CDD DIR la'CAO , FIN DIR tiET ACAO Z FIRE CHIEF Ja ATTORNEY '�a PW DIR 7CLERKJORIG eZPOLICECHF ❑ DEPTH DS ORECZUTILDIR RECEIVED � .2(UTIL DIR ,rHR DIR M ;� ZOG3 SAO CITY COUNCIL