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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/17/2008, C7 - NOMINATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 750 PISMO STREET TO THE MASTER LIST OF HISTORIC RESOURCES counciL M.min Due j ac Encu nepont C I T Y OF S AN L U IS O B I S P O FROM: John Mandeville, Community Development Director Prepared By: Brian Leveille, Associate Planner SUBJECT: NOMINATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 750 PISMO STREET TO THE MASTER LIST OF HISTORIC RESOURCES. CAO RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Cultural Heritage Committee (CHC), adopt a resolution adding the property at 750 Pismo Street to the City's Master List of Historic Resources. DISCUSSION Background The applicants have requested that their property at 750 Pismo Street (Attachment 1, Vicinity Map) be added to the Master List of Historic Resources. Historic designation as either a Master List or a Contributing property requires a public hearing before the CHC, nomination to the City Council and Council approval. If the property is added to the Master List, the applicants have indicated their intent to apply for a Mills Act Historic Preservation Contract in the future. To qualify for the Mills Act program, the property must be on the Master List of Historic Resources. Property Description Address: 750 Pismo Street Historic Name: Old Fire Station Building (proposed) Owner: Robin Rossi Living Trust Current Use: Office Zoning: O (Office) Status: not listed Architectural/Historical Background The current building was originally two separate structures that were constructed by the WPA (Work Projects Administration). Construction began in 1941 and the cost of the building was split between the City and the WPA. A fire hall was constructed in the larger building at the corner of Pismo and Garden Streets. A notable feature of the building at the time was the automatic folding doors equipped with electric motors that only required ten seconds to open. C 7-1 C Council Agenda Report — Mastef List Nomination, 750 Pismo Street Page 2 By 1943, the WPA was focused on the war effort and jobs were reduced. In July 1943, the WPA and all the New Deal Agencies were eliminated. After the WPA vacated its building at 738 Pismo, the City moved in using the building as City Hall. The former WPA building was utilized for offices of the Mayor and Councilmen, Assessor, Clerk, Collector, Commissioner of Supplies and the Police Department. The Fire Department building also shared space with other City offices. Following relocation of City offices and Police headquarters to Palm Street and Santa Rosa Street, plans were made in 1971 to join the two buildings and remove the center drive. The addition joining the buildings allowed for expanded Fire Department operations. In 1996, the Fire Department headquarters relocated to the new location at 2160 Santa Barbara Street and the location at Garden and Pismo Streets was closed. In 1997, Robin Rossi purchased the property and for the first few years, the building was shared with various tenants. The entire building is currently occupied by Rossi Enterprises. The above information is referenced in the Historic Resource Evaluation Report, prepared by Bertrando and Bertrando Research Consultants, December 2007 for the applicant. The report is available in the council reading file. In addition to the historical analysis, the report contains interesting background information on the history of the Fire Department, WPA; and use of the structure by various city offices. The CHC asked staff to make the report available to the SLO County Historical Museum and the City-County Library. Historic Listing Process The process for historic listing involves several steps. An applicant may request that a property be added to the Master List of Historical Resources or the Contributing Properties List. The CHC, Architectural Review Commission, Planning Commission or City Council may also initiate listing. The CHC then reviews the request to determine whether it merits formal consideration. If the CHC finds a property merits consideration, a public hearing is scheduled and the applicant and property owner are notified. In evaluating a property's eligibility for the Master or Contributing Properties List, the CHC uses Council-adopted criteria in the Historic Preservation Guidelines. Criteria for listing include: architectural significance (style, design, age, and architect); association with important person or event; environmental context or role as a community landmark.. Consideration shall include the architectural integrity, context and condition of the structure. If the CHC finds the property meets one or more of the eligibility criteria it forwards a recommendation to the City Council, who makes the final decision on historic designation. In making these decisions, the City Council considers the CHC's recommendations, public testimony and supporting documentation. The Council's action is then final and if the property is designated historic, its historic status and legal description are recorded with the County Recorder. C7- 2 Council Agenda Report — Master List Nomination, 750 Pismo Street Page 3 Types of Historic Resources There are two types of historic resources in San Luis Obispo. Individual buildings that have significant historic or architectural value are called "Master List Properties". These are the most unique and/or important historic resources and merit special recognition and protection. A property may be listed as a Master List property if it meets any of the criteria in Historic Preservation Program Guidelines. The second type of historic resource is the "Contributing Property". A Contributing Property is defined as a structure "'built before 1941 that has retained its original architectural style and when viewed in the context of its surroundings, contributes to the historic character of the area" (City Council Resolution No. 6424 (1988 Series). While most contributing properties are located within historic districts, the CHC and the City Council have determined they may be located anywhere in the City if they meet the above criteria. Effects of Historic Listing Once properties are added to the Master List, they are eligible to receive and display a historic plaque and to participate in the Mills Act Historic Preservation Program. Exterior site and building changes are possible, provided that such changes promote the structure's original architectural style and character. Significant site and architectural changes are referred to the CHC to determine whether the changes are consistent with City standards and to determine the appropriate CEQA requirements. Advisory Body Recommendation At its April 28, 2008 meeting, the CHC held a public hearing on the property owners' request to add the property at 750 Pismo Street to the Master List of Historic Resources. The Committee determined (7-0 vote) that the property meets Historic Preservation Program Guidelines for listing on the Master List of Historic Resources (Attachment 4, Meeting Minutes) and recommended the City Council add the property to the Master List as the historic "Old Fire Station Building". The CHC found the property meets the following eligibility criteria from the City's Historic Preservation Program Guidelines: Architectural Criteria Criteria I. Architectural Style: The two-story WPA offices and Fire Station embody traditional, vernacular and/or eclectic influences that represent a social milieu and period of the community; and reflect the uniqueness of hybrid styles and how these styles are put together. The structures have maintained their architectural integrity, based on an assessment of alterations and their overall condition. Criteria II. Architectural Design: The structures have notable attractiveness with aesthetic appeal because of their uniqueness, artistic merit, details and craftsmanship. C 7-3 Council Agenda Report — Mastdr List Nomination, 750 Pismo Street Page 4 Historical Criteria Criteria VI. History-Person: The San Luis Obispo City Fire Department, comprised of dedicated men, women, and fire horses (e.g. "Frank and Rowdy'), made contributions which directly and indirectly,had a beneficial effect on the community. Criteria VII. History-Event: Construction of the city's first "modem" fire station represents a landmark, famous, or first-of-its-kind event for the city — regardless of whether the impact of the event spread beyond the city. Criteria VIII. History-Context: As a former, principal public building and fire station, the structures are associated with early, first, or major patterns of local history, regardless of whether the impact of the event spread beyond the city. The structures, built in 1941 and in continuous use for public purposes for over 55 years, occupy their original site on their original foundations. More detailed discussion of the project's ability to meet historic preservation criteria are contained in the Cultural Heritage Committee staff report (Attachment 2) and the Historic Resource Evaluation Report (available in council reading file). FISCAL IMPACT Nomination to the Master List of Historic Resources will not have any fiscal impact. ALTERNATIVES 1. Continue the item for additional analysis or research. 2. Deny nomination of the property to the Master List of Historic Resources. This option is not recommended since it would prevent the benefits of long term historical preservation from being applied to this property. ATTACHMENTS 1. Vicinity Map 2. CHC Staff Report, April 28, 2008 w/o attachments 3. CHC meeting minutes, April 28, 2008 4. Draft Council Resolution Council reading file: Historic Resource Evaluation Report G.•ICD-PLANIBLeveillelCHC28-08(750Pismo Streel)Fire Station/CHC28-08(750PismoStreet) Council.doc e 7-y PrA VICINITY MAP Folle No. 28=08 750 Pisrno Street Attachment 2 CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT ITEM #2 BY: Brian Leveille, Associate Planner MEETING DATE: April 28, 2008 FROM: Kim Murry, Deputy Director, Long-Range Planning PROJECT ADDRESS: 750 Pismo Street SUBJECT: Consideration of request to nominate the Old Firehouse Building to the Master List of Historic Resources; Office zone(0); Robin Rossi, Rossi Living Trust, Applicant. SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION Forward a nomination to the City Council to add the Old Fire Station Building to the Master List of Historic Resources. BACKGROUND The applicant has requested that their property be nominated to the Master List of Historic Resources. The property is currently not on any list of City historic resources. As explained below, historic designation as either a Master List or a Contributing property requires a public hearing before the CHC, nomination to the City Council, and Council approval. Historic Designation Historic Listing Process The process for historic listing involves several steps. Any person may request that a property be added to the Master List of Historical Resources or the Contributing Properties List. The Cultural Heritage Committee (CHC), Architectural Review Commission, Planning Commission or the City Council may also initiate listing. The CHC then holds a public hearing to determine if the property meets eligibility criteria for historic listing. In evaluating a property's eligibility for listing, the CHC uses Council-adopted criteria. If, at a public hearing; the CHC finds the property meets one or more of the eligibility criteria, it forwards a recommendation to the Council which makes the final decision on historic designation. 'In making these decisions, Council considers the CHC's recommendations and findings, public testimony, and supporting documentation. Council's action is final, and if the property is designated historic, its historic status and legal description are recorded with the County of San Luis Obispo Recorder's Office. Alternatively, the CHC may determine, based on the Historic Preservation Program Guidelines, that the property does not merit a change in its historic designation and take no further action; or may continue the item for further discussion or information. Even if the CHC determines the property does not meet eligibility criteria for nomination to the Contributing or Master List, it should cite findings explaining why the property does not meet C76 Attachment 2 CHC Agenda Report,750 Pismo Street Page 2 the eligibility criteria. The Committee's determination is final unless appealed to the City Council. Architectural/Historical Data The applicant has provided a Historic Resource Evaluation prepared by Betrando & Betrando Research Consultants (Attachment 2). The Historic Resource Evaluation evaluates the historic Significance of the Old Fire Station Building, and whether the Old Fire Station may merit listing on the Master List of Historic Resources. The Report provides background history of fires in San Luis Obispo and early attempts at organizing a Fire Company in San Luis Obispo dating back to 1874. At the conclusion of the evaluation, the Old Fire Station is recommended for nomination to the Master List of Historic Resources based on meeting Historic Preservation Guidelines and Public Resources Code criteria. Types of Historic Resources There are two types of historic resources in San Luis Obispo. Individual buildings that have significant historic or architectural value are called "Master List Properties." These are the most unique and or important historic resources and merit special recognition and protection. A property may be listed as a Master List property if it meets any of the criteria in Historic Preservation Program Guidelines. Criteria for listing include; architectural significance (style, design, age, architect); association with important person or event; or environmental context or role as a community landmark. Consideration shall include the architectural integrity, context and condition of the structure. The second type of historic resource is the "Contributing Property." A Contributing Property is defined as a structure "built before 1941 that has retained its original architectural style and when viewed in the context of its surroundings, contributes to the historic character of the area." (City Council Resolution No. 6424 (1988 Series). Effects of Historic Listing. Once properties are added to the Contributing Properties or Master List, physical changes to the property are possible, provided that such changes promote the structure's original architectural style and character. Significant exterior architectural changes are referred to the Cultural Heritage Committee to determine whether the changes are consistent with City standards and to meet CEQA requirements. Under either list, the property is deemed historically significant pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. Demolition, reconstruction, or relocation of historically significant structures may be considered a significant adverse environmental impact. Significant adverse impacts can be avoided if the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, and. Reconstructing Historic Buildings or the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic.Buildings (1995, Weeks and Grimmer) are followed. 7-7 Attachment 2 CHC Agenda Report,750 Pismo Street Page 3 Unlike Master List Properties, Contributing properties are not eligible for the Mills Act Program. As designated historic resources; however, they may be eligible for other preservation incentives including flexible zoning and building standards, tax credits, and historic rehabilitation loan programs. Eligibility of 750 Pismo Street for historic nomination The following is the Delineation of Historic Resource Criteria for Building Evaluation and Recommendations from Appendix C of the Historic Preservation Guidelines followed by staff analysis of each category. To qualify for the Master List, the property must meet at least one of the following criteria: Architectural Criteria t. Style Describes form of building such as size, structural shape and details within that form (i.e. arrangement of windows and doors, ornamentation, etc.) Building style will be evaluated as a measure of: 1. The relative purity of a traditional style (as compared to building styles in San Luis Obispo); 2. Rarity of existence at any time in the locale; and/or current rarity although the structure reflects a once popular style 3. Traditional, vernacular and/or eclectic influences that represent a particular social milieu and period of the community; and/or the uniqueness of hybrid styles and how these styles are put together 4. The degree to which the structure has maintained its integrity (i.e., assessment of alterations and structural condition, if known). Il. Desian Describes the architectural concept of structure and quality of artistic merit and craftsmanship of the individual parts. Reflects how well a particular style or combination of styles are expressed through compatibility and detailing of elements.Also, suggests degree to which the architect(i.e., carpenter-builder)accurately interpreted and conveyed the style(s). Building Design will be evaluated as a measure of: 1. Notable attractiveness with aesthetic appeal because of its uniqueness, artistic merit, details and craftsmanship; 2. Overall attractiveness because of craftsmanship and aesthetic value, though not necessarily unique; 3. An expression of interesting details and eclecticism among carpenter-builders, although the craftsmanship and artistic quality may not be superior. 7— 4 -i Attachment 2 CHC Agenda Report,750 Pismo Street Page 4 Staff Analysis (Style & Desi : The Historic Resource evaluation notes the two-story WPA offices and fire station building was one of the last important brick structures to be built in the City of San Luis Obispo. Though the two buildings were connected in 1971, the project utilized the same style and materials. Staff believes that although the 1971 addition altered the original structure and the building may not qualify for nomination to the Master List of Historic Resources on this criterion alone, the building retains enough of the original appearance and functional appearance of a fire station to support other listing criteria. The building still retains the fireman pole leading from the second floor dormitory and the original vault with iron doors. Many original casement windows are still in place and the unpainted wooden rafters in the engine bay room are original. 4.. F <y I Wooden rafters in engine bay room. Vault with iron doors III. Age 1. Age is a measure of how relatively old a structure is in the context of the history of San Luis Obispo, primarily Anglo-American history(circa 1850). Criteria for Building Evaluations Sta f Analysis: The structure was built in 1941 (67 yrs. old) and the eventual location of the Fire Department at this location provides a connection to earlier City fire history and the WPA. IV. Architect Describes the professional (an individual or firm) directly responsible for the building design and plans of the structure. The architect will be evaluated as a reference to: 1. A master architect(e.g.Wright) -j Attachment 2 CHC Agenda Report, 750 Pismo Street Page 5 2. A known architect who made significant contributions to the state or region (e.g. Julia Wright) 3. An architect who, in terms of craftsmanship, made significant contributions to San Luis Obispo (e.g. Abrahams, who, according to local sources, designed the house at 810 Osos— Frank Avila's father's home—built between 1927-30). 4. An early architect who is otherwise of no special significance but can be identified as a professional (e.g. pioneer architects of the region as confirmed by AIA archival membership records of California and the Central Coast). Staff Analysis: The architect for the buildings was H.B. Douglas with Arly Gill as WPA supervisor of construction. The Historic Resource Evaluation did not uncover any additional information on Mr. Douglas. V. Environmental Design Continuity Describes the inter-relationship of structures and their relationship to a common environment. Refers to the continuity, spatial relationship, and visual character of a street, neighborhood, or area. Environmental design continuity will be evaluated as a measure of the: 1. Symbolic importance of a structure to the community and the degree to which it serves as a conspicuous and pivotal landmark (i.e. easily accessible to the public, helps to establish a sense of time and place). 2. Compatibility of a structure with neighboring structures in its setting on the basis of period, style (form, height, roof lines), design elements, landscapes, and natural features; and how these combine together to create an integral cultural, historic, or stylistic setting. 3. Similarity to and/or compatibility of a structure with its neighboring structures which, collectively, although of no particular aesthetic value, combine to form a geographically definable area with its own distinctive character. Staff Analysis: The Old Town Historic District is located just across Pismo Street from the Old Fire Station Building. In the neighborhood there is a variety of small offices and homes, most of which were constructed in the first half of the 20' Century. The Old Fire Station Building still provides a connection to the past and is noticeable in the neighborhood as a landmark. Historical Criteria VI. History—Person Describes a person, group, organization, or institution that has been connected with the structure, either intimately or secondarily, for at least two generations (i.e. 40 years). Historical person will be evaluated as a measure of the degree to which a.person or group was: 1. Significant to the community as a public leader (i.e. mayor, congressman, etc.) or for his or her fame and outstanding recognition—locally, regionally, or nationally. Attachment 2 CHC Agenda Report, 750 Pismo Street Page 6 2. Significant to the community as a public servant who has made early, unique, or outstanding contributions to important local affairs or institutions (i.e. councilmen, educators, medical professionals; clergymen, railroad officials). 3. Contributions which, though minor, directly or indirectly, had a beneficial effect on the community (i.e. firemen, law enforcement officers, postal workers, businessmen/shopkeepers, city employees, etc.). Staiff Analysis: The City Fire Department utilized the building for over SS years and the building was the first building designed and constructed for Fire Department use and their mechanized equipment. Later the former WPA headquarters building served as City Hall and the Police Department until other locations on Palm and Santa Rosa were constructed. Clearly, all of these agencies had beneficial effects on the community and involved public servants that made significant contributions to important local affairs and institutions. VII. History—Event Associated with a social, political, economic, governmental, educational or other institutional event that has been important to the community. Historical event will be evaluated as a measure of: 1. A landmark, famous, or first-of-its-kind event for the city—regardless of whether the impact of the event spread beyond the city. 2. A relatively unique or interesting contribution to the city (i.e. the Ah Louis Store as the center for Chinese-American cultural activities in early San Luis Obispo history). 3. A contribution which, though minor, nonetheless was important to the community (i.e. local interest groups); or, alternatively, a unique or interesting contribution only loosely connected with the structure, object, site, or district. Vlll. History-Context Associated with and also a prime illustration of predominant patterns of political, social, economic, cultural, medical, educational, governmental, military, industrial, or religious history. Historical context will be evaluated as a measure of the degree to which it reflects: 1. Early, first, or major patterns of local history, regardless of whether the historical effects go beyond the city level, that are intimately connected with the building(i.e. County Museum). 2. Secondary patterns of local history but closely associated with the building (i.e. Park Hotel) 3. Secondary patterns of local history but loosely associated with the building. Historical context will also be evaluated on the basis of: 4. Whether or not a structure occupies its original site and/or whether or not the original foundation has been changed, if known. Staff Analysis. The building represents an important milestone in the City with the building designed exclusively for the Fire Department and to contain mechanized 'Attachment 2 CHC Agenda Report,750 Pismo Street Page 7 equipment. The building highlights the importance of firefighting as a top government concern at the time of construction. The fire, police, and City offices went.to separate agency locations. The building represents the beginning of an era with buildings designed for more modem mechanized firefighting and the end of an era for the WPA, and smaller scale City services before they had to branch out to separate agency locations. Summary The property appears to merit Master List historic listing based on Historic Criteria as discussed in the above analysis. The historic criteria are also well supported by Architectural Criteria since the building can easily be recognized as a former fire station. Alternatives 1. Determine that the Property does not meet Historic Preservation Program Guidelines for Listing on the Master List of Historic Resources (List findings). 2. Continue the item for additional information or discussion. The Committee should list the specific information needed. RECONEIIENDATION Recommend the City Council add the Old Fire Station Building to the Master List of Historic Resources. Findings: 1. The property qualifies for nomination to the Master List of Historic Resources based on Historic Criteria (eligibility criteria VI.-VIII.) of the Historic Preservation Guidelines. 2. With nomination to the Master List of Historic Resources the property located 1333 Mill Street has been recognized as a historic asset in the community. As such, maintaining the structure will meet the City's goals for historic preservation listed in policies 3.3.1 through 3.3.5 of the Conservation and Open Space Element.. ATTACIEWENTS 1. Vicinity Map 2. Historic Resource Evaluation for the Old Fire Station Building, December, 2007 3. Applicant request letter and list of improvements /�2 Attachment 3 SAN LUIS OBISPO CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE MINUTES Working Meeting of Tuesday, April 28, 2008 Oath of Office: City Clerk Audrey Hooper administered the oath of office to new Committee member Katy Davis. ROLL CALL: Present: Committee Members Dean Miller, Elise Wheeler, Charles Crotser, Katy Davis, Lynne Landwehr, John Fowler, and Chairperson Barbara Breska Absent: None Staff: Jeff Hook, Senior Planner, Phil Dunsmore, Associate Planner PUBLIC COMMENT: At this time, people may address the Committee about items not on the agenda. Items raised are generally referred to staff and, if action by the Committee is necessary, may be scheduled for a future meeting. The action of the CHC is a recommendation to the Community Development Director, another advisory body, or City Council and, therefore, is not final and cannot be appealed. ELECTION: Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson Chairperson Breska nominated Committee Member Wheeler to the position of Chairperson. The vote to appoint Committee Member Wheeler to the position of Chairperson was unanimous. Committee Member Crotser nominated Committee Member Fowler to the position of Vice-Chair. The vote to appoint Committee Member Fowler to the position of Vice-Chair was unanimous. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA: Commissioners or staff may modify the order of items. Hearing item #3 was changed to become item #2, and item #2 became item #3. Item #5 became item #4 and item #4 became item #5. (The changes are reflected below.) MINUTES: Minutes of March 24, 2008, regular meeting. The minutes were approved as amended. The change came from page 4, under findings 1 and 2, changing 'roughouse' to 'rowhouse.' I - CHC Minutes Attachment April 28, 2008 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: 1. 7 Buchon Street. ARCMI 35-08; Request to add a detached garage Wthe historic anton House property; R-2-H zone; Michael and Dianne Draze, a icants. (Phil Duns ore) Phil Dunsmore, ssociate Planner, presented the staff report. Staff commended the Committee deter ' e that the proposed new accessory structure . consistent with the Historic Preservatio Program Guidelines and General Plan olicies regarding new construction in histon districts, and recommended the ommunity Development Director approve the pr " ct as Minor or Incidental ject to the recommended conditions. Michael Draze, applicant, stated t , t there was a eck that was attached to the house. The proposed project would include uilding eck on top of the garage. He stated that the parapet wall would never be ee He stated that, due to the difficulty of maneuvering a car into the garage, he uld need to build a double-wide door. He stated that, with a double-wide door on a rage, building requirements say that a 24 inch wall on both sides of the door i equired, ith a minimum of 18 inches. He asked the Committee to change conditio in the staff ort from "2.5 to 3 feet" to "2 feet." PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public co ent. COMMITTEE CO ENTS: On a motion Committee Member Breska, seconded by Commi a Member Crotser, the Commi a voted 7:0 to determine that the proposed new acc sory structure is consisten ith the Historic Preservation Program Guidelines and Gene Plan Policies regardi new construction in historic districts, and recommended the Community Devel pment Director approve the project as Minor or Incidental subje t to the recommended conditions with a change to condition 5 to read, "the paration tween the garage and the residence shall be a minimum of 2 to 3 fee " 2. 38 uera Street & 120 Tank Farm Ro ARC 170-07; Review proposed commercial deve o ton the historic Lo - onetti Ranch Property; M-SP zone; Long Street Farm, LLC app i Phil D smore) Phil Dunsmore, Associate Pla r, presented aft report. Staff recommended the Committee determine app a conceptual site plan, ecommended revisions, is consistent with the stodnc Preservation Program Guidelines a adaptive reuse plan for the pr erty and continue the item to a date uncertain to return with complete project de s. Attachment CHC Minutes 3 April 28, 2008 Page 3 Carol Florence, Oasis Associates, stated that she is trying to determine if this property is a part of the Mills Act Program, based on the property's approve Historic Prese ation agreement. She stated that she would like to present a more ormal plan to the Ci providing more information about the historical resources. Sh as provided the Commi a with an updated site plan detailing the historic resource on the property. She stated th the house and formal gardens will be rehabilitate_ , the barn will be disassembled an e-built, but other historic buildings are not salt' eable and will need to be reconstructed. Ted Moore, applicant, sta that he had to reduce the size f the project to conform to recommendations from staff. a stated that he will look the landscaping to see how he can better preserve the i teria vine, Cypress tr es and other key landscape elements. He stated that the barn ' currently stabilize , but in poor shape. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. COMMITTEE COMMENTS Committee Member Landwehr stated th she wo d like to see the history of land use on this property. Committee Member Breska stated at she would like see it opened up more. She expressed a desire to have the pl is preserved as much possible. Chairperson Wheeler stated s e would like Building B move behind Building A and D to preserve the landscape. Vice-Chair Fowler stated at some of the agreements in the prese ation agreement have not been followed. a stated that he does not feel the agreem t has been honored. He stated thethe seven conditions staff has come up with f the applicant is putting the plan into t e right direction. He expressed his appreciation h the applicant's work on a site plan. Committee Me er Crotser stated that the applicant has done a good job i roving the site plan. He xpressed his desire to put the plan on hold until more detai d design drawings wer available. Committe Member Davis stated that Building B needs to be changed, but is no sure how it sh uld be articulated. On a otion by Committee Member Crotser and seconded by Vice-chair Fowler, t e Co ittee voted 7:0 to determine that the conceptual site plan, with recomrT ce e re 'sions, is consistent with the Historic Preservation Program Guidelines and the CHC Minutes Attachment 3 April 28, 2008 Page 4 adaptive :use p c a e uncertain, with the applicant retur owing project detai s. 3. 750 Pismo Street. CHC 25-08; Request to add the former Fire Station #1 to the master list of historic resources; O zone; Robin L, Rossi Living Trust, applicant. (Brian Leveille) Jeff Hook, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Staff recommended the Committee forward a nomination to the City Council to add the.Old Fire Station Building to the Master List of Historic Resources. He stated that this building was the first in the. area to be devoted entirely to fire fighting. He stated its history and importance to the City. He presented the historic resource criteria to the Committee. Fie stated that the current owner hopes that the property will one day be under the Mills Act contract. Donna Meyers, applicant, stated that the ivy on the building is less invasive than other types. She stated that Mr. Rossi would like to put up a flag pole on the property someday. She stated that Mr. Rossi tries to preserve the building's historical nature. She stated that Rossi has sandblasted the paint off the building to expose the brick. PUBLIC COMMENT Sharon Lovejoy, SLO, stated that the type of ivy on the building is non-invasive to the building. No further comments from the public. COMMITTEE COMMENTS Committee Member Landwehr stated that the report presented by historian Betsy Bertrando is exceptional, and asked staff to make the report available to the County Historical Museum and the San Luis Obispo City-County Library. After a brief discussion, and on a motion by Committee Member Crotser and seconded by Committee Member Breska, the Committee voted 7`.0 to forward a nomination to the City Council to add the Old Fire Station Building to the Master List of Historic Resources and include findings 1 and 2, and based on the following Master List Eligibility Criteria: Architectural Criteria L.Style 3.The two-story WPA offices and Fire Station No. 1 embody traditional, vernacular and/or eclectic influences that represent a particular social milieu and period of the community; and reflect the uniqueness of hybrid styles and how these styles are put together. CHC Minutes _ Attachment2Aril 28, 2008 J Page 5 4.The structures have maintained their architectural integrity, based on an assessment of alterations and their overall condition. II. Design The structures have notable attractiveness with aesthetic appeal because of their uniqueness, artistic merit, details and craftsmanship. Historical Criteria VI. History— Person 3.The San Luis Obispo City Fire Department, comprised of dedicated men, women and fire horses (e.g. "Frank and Rowdy"), made contributions which directly and indirectly, had a beneficial effect on the community. VII. History= Event 1. Construction of the City's first "modern" fire station represents a landmark, famous, or first-of-its-kind event for the city — regardless of whether the impact of the event spread beyond the city. VIII. History— Context 1. As a former, principal public building and fire station, the structures are associated with early, first, or major patterns of local history, regardless of whether the historical effects go beyond the city level, that are intimately connected with the building. 2. The structures, built in 1941 and in continuous use for public purposes for over 55 years, occupy their original site on their original foundations. 4. Monterey Heights Neiahborhood. CHC 94-04; Consideration of nominatipg erties located at.285, 405, and 495 Buena Vista, 2102, 2122, 2140, 2160, a 190 Loom , 326 Santa Maria, 398 San Miguel, and 2243 Santa Ynez to the ' entory of historic res es; R-1 zone; City of San Luis Obispo, applicant. (Kevin aldron) Kevin. Waldron, Planni Intern, presented the staff report. ff recommended the Committee recommend the 't Council add 1) 285, 40 , and 495 Buena Vista, 398 San Miguel, 2102, 2122, 2160 omis, and 2243 anta Ynez to the Contributing Properties List, 2) Determine that 2 Loo ' is Potentially Contributing, and 3) Determine that 2140 Loomis and 326 San aria do not meet eligibility criteria for historic listing due to significant chan s that a affected the properties original historical nature. He provided th ommittee with istodcal background on the area. He stated four reasons the purpose of historic listi He stated that staff did not know if Julia Morgan a part of the construction of the 210 omis house. Jeff Hook, Seni lanner, explained that being on the Master List usu applies mostly to the terior of the building. PUB COMMENT CHC Minutes April 28, 2008 Attachment 3 Page 6 Jeff Prostovich, San Luis Obispo, wanted to know if the property at 2102 Loomis was a u I i a Morgan design. S ron Lovejoy, San Luis Obispo, stated that she knows the owner at 326 San Maria and els the house may have always had the same eaves as are on ther now and would ' e to see more research done. Star Jenkin San Luis Obispo, lives at 285 Buena Vista. Hestated at the insurance company foun a crack on one of the chimneys and therefore it s been taken down recently. Bill Swanson, 2243 nta Ynez owner, he wanted to kn what was included with being a part of the Mast List. He stated that the house s on two lots and wondered if in the future the lot coul a split if it Was put on the M ter List. There was no further public co ment. COMMITTEE COMMENTS Committee Member Breska stated that he rees with staffs recommendations on the property. Committee Member Davis is in agreem t wi staffs recommendations. Committee Member Crotser stated at he feel 2243 Santa Ynez should be on the Master List. On a motion by Committee ember Crotser and se onded by Committee Member Miller, the Committee voted 7.0 to accept staff recomme dations 1 to 3 with a change under recommendation 1 th property 2243 Santa Ynez be Master List property. 5. Orcutt Area S ecifi Plan and EIR. SP/ER 209-98: Revi w and discussion of the Orcutt Area Specific Pn and Draft EIR; Barbara Parsons, app ant. (continued from March 24, 200 (Michael Codron) Michael Codron, ssociate Planner, continued his presentation of th staff report. He stated the Orc tt Area Specific Plan (OASP) goal, policy, and p gram. Staff recommends survey be done to the trail areas before the area is open o the public. Staff recom ends the following: 1) CHC update the draft GASP with a d cussion of the histori significance of the Righetti Ranch House complex; 2) Dire staff to incorpora anew policy into the GASP that will reference Section 4.30 ( 'tigation Method — Avoidance) of the City's Archeological Resource Preservation Gui lines; and 3 Add a policy to the specific plan to require consultation with tribal represent ives as p rt of the process to create an open space management plan for Righetti Hill. ff m on-site with Fred Collins, Northern Chumash Tribal Council Spokesperson, o esday, April 22, 2008, to receive his recommendations for the site. He recommended avoidance of archeological sites, view corridors to the hill top, and information regarding C 7,IQ CHC Minutes Attachment 3 April 28, 2008 Page 7 the living history of Chumash settlers of the site. Tribal council meeting held onF��. d staff is waiting for additional input from Fred Collins and members from the o cil meeting. Mr. Codron provided the Committee with historical backgroun area, including information about Jacob H. Orcutt. PUBLIC OMMENT Andrew Mem Wallace Group, hopes to have walkways and cor i ors to incorporate the overall char Iter of the property. COMMITTEE COM ENTS Committee Member La wehr stated that Jacob Orcutt's ace used to be called Laurel Hill Farm. She stated tha s a connection to Mr. Orcu , it would be nice to plant Laurel trees on the property. On a motion by Committee Me ber Crotser d seconded by Committee Member Breska, the Committee voted 7:0 t - 1) updat the draft OASP with a discussion of the historic significance of the Righetti anch ouse complex; 2) to direct staff to incorporate a new policy into the OA P at will reference Section 4.30 (Mitigation Methods — Avoidance) of the City's Ar ological Resource Preservation Guidelines; and 3) add a policy to the specific plan o r uire consultation with tribal representatives as part of the process to create an o n spat management plan for Righetti Hill. DISCUSSION ITEM: 6. Introduction to updated A haeological Resource reservation Program Guidelines. (Jeff Hook) Jeff Hook, Senior P nner, introduced the updated rchaeological Resource Preservation Progra Guidelines and recommended the Co mittee review the Draft Guidelines, discuss and provide comments or suggest change as appropriate, and continue the item t the May 27, 2008, CHC meeting. COMMUNICA ONS a. Agenda orecast - Staff Jeff Ho Senior Planner, provided an agenda forecast and overview of the it s to be on the h May 27, 2008, meeting agenda. C mittee Member Landwehr asked that, when a property is presented to e ommittee to be included under the Mills Act, the Committee be aware of how man properties have been included in the Act to date. �7-/9 CHC Minutes Attachment 3 April 28, 2008 Page 8 Chairperson Wheeler announced that the Second Cultural Landscape Conference will be on May 10, 2008, at the Historical Society and Old Edna. b. South Broad Street/Little Italy Historic Survey Status update c. Committee ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.. Respectfully submitted by, Michelle Lakey Recording Secretary Approved by the Cultural Heritage Committee on Jeff Hook, Senior Planner C - ' Attachment 4 0 RESOLUTION NO. XXXX (2008 Series) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ADDING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 750 PISMO STREET TO THE MASTER LIST OF HISTORIC RESOURCES WHEREAS, in 1983 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 5197 establishing the "Master List of Historic Resources", and in 1986 adopted Resolution No. 6097 establishing historical preservation program guidelines, including procedures for adding properties to the listing; and WHEREAS, as provided by adopted procedures, the Cultural Heritage Committee held a public hearing on April 28, 2008 to consider a request by property owner, Robin Rossi, Rossi Living Trust, to add said property to the Master List of Historic Resources; and WHEREAS, said property was being considered for historic status, in part; because of its architectural style and design, and historic importance in San Luis Obispo; and WHEREAS, at said meeting, the Cultural Heritage Committee reviewed the historical documentation on the property and recommended that the City Council add the property to the Master List; and WHEREAS, this City Council considered this recommendation during an advertised public hearing on June 20, 2008, pursuant to Historic Preservation Guidelines established by Council Resolution No. 6157 (1987 Series). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo based on the Cultural Heritage Committee's recommendation, documentation for the property on file in the Community Development Department, public testimony, the staff report, and on the City's Historical Preservation Program Guidelines, as follows: SECTION 1. Findings.The building located at 750 Pismo Street meets the Historic Preservation Program Guidelines for historic listing as a Master List Property based on findings of conformance with architectural and historical criteria. SECTION 2. Addition to Master List of Historic Resources. The property and buildings located at 750 Pismo Street, to be known as "the Old Fire station Building", are hereby added to the Master List of Historic Resources, based on historic documentation on file in the Community Development Department, as described in Exhibit A. SECTION 3. Environmental Determination. The City Council has determined that the above action does not constitute a project, as defined by Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act and is exempt from environmental review. U Attachment 4 0 SECTION 4. Publish Revised Master List of Historic Resources. The Community Development Director is hereby directed to amend the Master List of Historic Resources to include the property listed above and to publish a revised Inventory of Historic Resources for public distribution. SECTION 5. Recording of Historic Properties. The Community Development Director is hereby directed to record the property's historic designation with the County Recorder, pursuant to State Law. Upon motion of seconded by and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: The foregoing Resolution was adopted this 12008. Mayor David F. Romero ATTEST: Audrey Hooper, City Clerk APPROVED: Jonat an L ell, City Attorney Exhibit A: Legal Description of Historic Property Attac hment 4 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF HISTORIC PROPERTY Following is a legal description of the property added to the City of San Luis Obispo's Master List of Historic Resources, by City Council Resolution No. #### (2008 Series): 1. 748 & 750 Pismo Street. (Old Fire Station Building) City of San Luis Obispo, Murry & Church's Addition, Block 88, Portion of Lots 7, 8, & 9 (Assessor's Parcel Number (APN#) 003-524-014). Owner. Robin Rossi Living Trust.