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11/18/2008, PH 3 - REVIEW OF THE HISTORIC STRUCTURES REPORT REGARDING REMAINING CHARACTER-DEFINING FEATURES OF THE SAU
council s o� j ac,Enaa nEpout CITY OF SAN LU IS O B IS PO ' FROM: John Mandeville, Community Development Director; By: Pam Ricci, Senior Planner SUBJECT: REVIEW OF THE HISTORIC STRUCTURES REPORT REGARDING REMAINING CHARACTER-DEFINING FEATURES OF .THE SAUER BAKERY (848 MONTEREY) AND THE BLACKSTONE HOTEL (984 & 986 CHORRO & 840, 842 & 844 MONTEREY) AS DIRECTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CHINATOWN PROJECT; C-D-H ZONE; SLO CHINATOWN, LLC, APPLICANT (ARC 69-05). CAO RECOMMENDATION As recommended by the Cultural Heritage Committee (CHC), adopt a resolution accepting the Historic Structures Report as complete with all conditions set forth by the CHC, except the requirement to incorporate the Blackstone Hotel's circa 1926 Streamline Modeme fagade architecture into the new construction because this condition goes beyond what was referred for further study and reintroduces an issue already decided by Council in its certification of the EIR DICUSSION Background In 2005, and consistent with the terms of an Option Agreement between the City and the Copeland Family, plans were submitted to the City for the review of a mixed-use development project referred to as the Chinatown Project. Over time a broad development proposal has emerged which incorporates both Copeland owned and City owned properties. The proposed project site is located within the City's downtown core and consists of eight parcels generally bordered by Chorro, Palm, Morro, and Monterey Streets, and occupies approximately 75 percent of this city block. The proposed project includes a hotel, retail and restaurant uses, offices, residential condominiums, and a parking garage. As part of the project's processing, during 2006-07, the project was reviewed at a variety of public hearings by the Cultural Heritage Committee (CHC), the Architectural Review Commission (ARC), and the City Council. On December 18, 2007, the City Council certified the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and Update for the Chinatown Project through City Council Resolution No. 9946 (Attachment 2). The primary focus of public comment and Council discussion with the review of the EIR was the disposition of the two historic buildings closest to the intersection of Chorro and Monterey Streets — the Blackstone Hotel and the Sauer Bakery buildings. The Council made findings of overriding consideration allowing the conditional loss of these historical resources with Council Agenda Report—Chinatown Project Historic Structures Report(ARC 69-vS) Page 2 development of the project. With certification of the Final EIR, the Council amended mitigation measures in the Cultural Resources Section of the EIR to require that a detailed analysis be conducted of the Italian-Swiss portion of the Blackstone Hotel and the Sauer Bakery building to identify remaining significant historical features and assess the feasibility of reusing such elements in the new project. Certification of Final EIR and Council Modification of Mitigation Measures At the public hearing on December 18, 2007 for certification of the Chinatown Project EIR, the Council reviewed the record, took public testimony, and made determinations regarding the treatment of historic resources included in the Chinatown Project. The Council considered the proposed demolitions of the Blackstone Hotel and the Sauer Bakery buildings, along with those of Bello's and Shanghai Low, the other contributing structures on the project site. Although these demolitions are considered Class 1, significant and unavoidable, environmental impacts under CEQA the Council made special findings of overriding considerations with its certification of the Final EIR and documented the extenuating circumstances that would allow the project to proceed. Along with findings of overriding considerations, the Council modified mitigation measures pertaining to the Sauer Bakery and the Blackstone Hotel. As part of these modifications Council required that a HSR be prepared to identify significant historical features and assess the feasibility of reusing such elements in the new project. A phased approach for the preparation of the HSR was undertaken with the first phase concentrating on the identification of significant historical features. Future phases would have been pursued if determined to be necessary with the second phase investigating the structural feasibility of incorporating these features into the project, and the final phase consisting of a cost benefit analysis. Per Council's modified mitigation measures, the scope for the HSR was to evaluate the following scenarios regarding the two buildings: 1. Rehabilitate and/or restore and reincorporate the Sauer Bakery building only into the new construction; 2. Rehabilitate and/or restore and reincorporate the front elevation of the Swiss- Italian building portion of the Blackstone Hotel into the new development (it was not considered feasible that the entire Blackstone Hotel building would be reincorporated into the new construction) 3. Re-use Ah Louis bricks found at the site into the new development(possibly as landscaping features, etc.) 4. Determine the structural feasibility of removing and reconstructing the bake oven from the Sauer Bakery building into the new development as a plaza or outdoor feature. A Historic Structures Report and the Peer Review of the Report In accordance with staff scoping and direction, the Applicant hired Carey & Co., Inc. of San Francisco to prepare a Historic Structures Report (HSR). To maintain objectivity and to assure that the study was complete and consistent with City Council direction, the City hired Galvin Preservation Associates (GPA) to prepare a peer review of the Carey HSR. The City's peer Council Agenda Report—Chinatown Project Historic Structures Report(ARC 69-05) Page 3 review consultant worked along with Applied Earthworks under the City's current EIR contract with Amec Earth& Environmental What the Carey& Co. HSR Recommended The Carey HSR (Attachment 4)provides a development history and evaluation of the two buildings including the historical background, chronology of development and use, and description of remaining character-defining features. The report includes the following recommendations; 1. That the pre-1913 "Swiss Italian" fagade of the Blackstone Hotel building not be incorporated into new construction. 2. That the Blackstone Hotel's 1926 fagade was not recognized as a significant example of Streamline Modeme architecture when the building was listed on the City's Contributing List of Historical Resources and that it need not be incorporated into new construction. 3. That the Blackstone Hotel's"Ah Louis"bricks are not rare and need not be retained, but if they are retained that they should not be used in an outdoor setting. 4. That the fagade of the Sauer Bakery need not be rehabilitated, restored, or incorporated into new construction. 5. That the Sauer Bakery oven is historically significant but that a plan to relocate the oven would expose it to a substantial risk of damage. The engineers therefore recommended that the oven be left in place to preserve its historic material. What the Galvin Preservation Associates (GPA) Peer Review Recommended GPA, under contract with the City, performed a peer review (Attachment 5) of the HSR prepared by Carey & Co., Inc. to determine whether or not the report adequately addressed the requirements of the direction provided by the Council. After review of the report and supporting documentation, GPA agreed that the Council's identified scope was satisfied and concurred with the final recommendations of the HSR with the exception of the potential for some reuse of the Ah Louis bricks. The City Council did not direct that the HSR further evaluate the feasibility of retaining the Streamline Moderne fagade of the Blackstone Hotel into the proposed project design. However, GPA did provide an addendum to the report to provide further documentation for the record of the remaining character-defining Streamline Moderne style features of the Blackstone Hotel building. CHC Review and Discussion of the Two Reports At its October 27, 2008 meeting, the CHC received a presentation by staff with an overview of the Council's direction and the recommendations of the HSR and peer review. The applicant's representative Mark Rawson, and Alice Carey, whose firm prepared the HSR, also discussed the reports. Seven citizens spoke during the public hearing stressing the importance of the corner buildings to the City's history and raised various points of disagreement with the conclusions and recommendations of the two reports (Attachment 3 —October 27, 2008 CHC Meeting Update). 33 Council Agenda Report—Chinatown Project Historic Structures Report(ARC 64-v5) Page 4 After lengthy CHC discussion, a motion to support the staff recommendation, including a determination that the Blackstone Hotel's circa 1926 facade need not be incorporated into the new construction, failed due to a deadlocked vote (3-3). A subsequent successful motion directed that further structural analysis should be conducted to determine the feasibility of incorporating the Blackstone's circa 1926 facade into the new construction before making a decision regarding demolition of this portion of the building. After further discussion, the CHC voted 6-0 to recommend to the City Council that the consultant's report be accepted with the following conditions: 1. That the pre-1913 "Swiss Italian" fagade of the Blackstone Hotel building not be incorporated into new construction. 2. The Blackstone Hotel's circa 1926 fagade is a significant example of Streamline Moderne architecture and shall be incorporated into new construction, if determined to be structurally feasible. 3. The Ah Louis bricks in the Blackstone Hotel building shall be salvaged as part of the deconstruction project and reused within the project as shown on revised plans to the review and approval of the Architectural Review Commission and City Council, and with the recommendations and review of the Cultural Heritage Committee. 4. That the fagade of the Sauer Bakery need not be rehabilitated, restored, or incorporated into new construction. 5. That the Sauer Bakery oven is historically significant but that a plan to relocate the oven would expose it to a substantial risk of damage. The oven shall be preserved in place to preserve its historic material and shall be fully accessible to the viewing public. The Blackstone Hotel's circa 1926 Streamline Moderne Facade The potential retention of the Blackstone Hotel's circa 1926 Streamline Moderne facade in the project was the main topic of discussion by the CHC in reviewing the HSR. The EIR that was certified on December of 2007 also concluded that the fagade was significant. Therefore, the City Council in their action to certify the Final EIR was aware of the significance of the Blackstone Hotel for both the historical figures associated with the building as well as its architectural style in different eras. However, with this knowledge, the Council adopted findings of overriding consideration for the demolition of the Blackstone Hotel and created a focused list of historical features of the building for the HSR to analyze, which were: 1 Feasibility of rehabilitating and/or restoring and reincorporating the front elevation of the Swiss-Italian building portion of the Blackstone Hotel into the new development. 2. Feasibility of re-using Ah Louis bricks found at the site into the new development (possibly as landscaping features, etc.). i-� Council Agenda Report—Chinatown Project Historic Structures Report(ARC 64-05) Page 5 The CHC recommendation that the structural feasibility of reusing the Streamline Moderne fagade of the Blackstone Hotel be further explored goes beyond what Council referred for further study and reintroduces an issue already decided by Council in its certification of the EIR. The City Council did not direct that the HSR further evaluate the feasibility of retaining the Streamline Moderne fagade into the proposed project design. The HSR included this information even though not directed to do so. This HSR was accepted by the CHC as complete and is now before the Council for its review and consideration. Next Steps After the City Council considers the recommendations in the HSR and its peer review and takes an action to accept, reject, or modify the recommendations, the applicant can finalize the design of the proposed mixed-use project based on the Council's directed parameters. The design of the revised project will ultimately be reviewed by the CHC and ARC for its consistency with the Council's recommendations and the project's setting in both the Chinatown and Downtown Historical Districts. ATTACHMENTS 1. Vicinity Map 2. City Council Resolution No. 9946 (2007 Series) 3. 10-27-08 CHC Meeting Update 4. Carey& Co., Inc. Historic Analysis Report 5. Galvin Preservation Associates Peer Review Report 6. Draft Resolution Available in Council Reading File: 1. October 27,2008 CHC report and attachments 2. Carey& Co. HSR 3. Galvin Preservation Associates Peer Review Report. L:Chinatown\CHC reports\Chinatown HSR Council Report(11-18-08) .�s VICINITY MAP File No. 69-06 E,I W—s Tel W; r.5: Attachment 2 RESOLUTION NO.9946(2007 Series) A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO MAKING FINDINGS,ADOPTING STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS,AND CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT(EIR) WITH UPDATE FOR THE CHINATOWN PROJECT APPLICATION#69-05; 861 PALM STREET AND ADJACENT PARCELS WHEREAS, public hearings on this EIR were previously held before the Planning Commission on November 15, 2006,July 11,2007 and November 28,2007;and WHEREAS, the EIR was considered by the City Council after extensive review by City staff and other agencies on December 18, 2007, and with the comments of the Planning Commission, Architectural Review Commission, Cultural Heritage Committee and concerned public; and WHEREAS, notices of said public hearing were made at the time and in the manner required by law; and WHEREAS, the potential environmental impacts of the project have been evaluated in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act and the City's Environmental Guidelines; and WHEREAS, the City Council has duly considered all evidence, including the testimony of the applicant,interested parties, and the evaluation and recommendations by staff, presented at said hearing. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council as follows: SECTION 1. Environmental Determination. The City Council hereby certifies that the Final EIR and Update for the Chinatown Project (hereinafter"Final EIR') adequately identifies the project's potentially significant impacts, alternatives to the proposed project, and recommended mitigation measures. SECTION 2. Final EIR Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations. Based upon all the evidence, the Council makes the following findings and statement of overriding considerations in certifying the Final EIR: 1. The Final EIR was prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)and was considered by the City prior to any approvals of the project. 2. The Final EIR reflects the independent judgment of the City. 3. The revised project (as indicated in plans submitted September 18, 2007) was greatly reduced in its overall scale(about a 25%reduction in the overall floor area from 310,544 square feet to 235,320 square feet) from the earlier plans (submitted January 29, 2007) and closely resembles the Protection of Visual Resources Alternative in the EIR. No new environmental impacts were created as a result of the revised project plans, but some impacts were eliminated or reduced in significance. 4. For each significant effect identified in the Final EIR under the categories of Aesthetics and Visual Resources, Cultural Resources, Geologic Resources, Hazards J —�7 Resolution No. 9946 (2007 Series) Attachment 2 Page 2 and Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, Land Use and Planning Policies, Noise,Population and Housing,Transportation and Traffic, and Utilities and Public Services, the approved mitigation measures contained in the Final EIR will avoid or substantially lessen the identified adverse environmental impacts of the project to a level of insignificance and have been incorporated into the project. 5. The significant effects identified in the Air Quality, Cultural Resources, and Short- term Construction Noise sections of the EIR will not be fully mitigated to a degree of insignificance with the incorporation of all of the identified mitigation measures included in the EIR. However, the City Council finds that the adverse environmental effects are acceptable and makes a statement of overriding considerations for those significant and unavoidable environmental impacts because: a. Mitigation strategies are identified in the Final EIR help to reduce project emissions and ultimately put the air basin in closer compliance with established State and federal standards. b. Mitigation strategies are in place in the event that burials associated with Mission San Luis Obispo are encountered as a result of subsurface grading and excavation that are consistent with State law and have been reviewed and endorsed by the Cultural Heritage Committee. c. The unavoidable adverse impacts associated with the loss of historical structures have been reviewed by the Cultural Heritage Committee and their specific recommendations regarding proposed demolitions and incorporation of appropriate and feasible mitigations have been reviewed and considered and are reflected in modifications to mitigation measures for impacts CR-4 and CR-5 identified in the final EIR, as set forth in paragraph 6 below. d. The unavoidable adverse impact of construction noise is temporary in nature and can be substantially mitigated by implementation of a construction management plan that regulates the hours of construction, noise reduction measures, and a complaint resolution process,consistent with recommended mitigation measures. 6. The City Council has identified the following overriding economic, social, and other public benefits of the project, which are additional reasons that the significant and unavoidable impacts identified in the Final EIR can be found acceptable, and hereby adopts them as a statement of overriding considerations: a. In conformance with the City's General Plan policies and community goals, the project will maintain and enhance the downtown area as the commercial and social center of the City by converting surface parking lots to more economically productive uses,to wit: hotel,retail,commercial.and residential, which would not be achievable without private capital and investment; b. The project will provide expansion space for existing businesses and opportunities for new businesses to locate in the downtown area by creating new retail, restaurant and office space which will further the General Plan Land Use Element goals and policies relating to keeping the downtown economically, culturally and socially vital and the center of the community; Resolution No. 9946(2007 Series) Attachment 2 Page 3 c. The project will provide expansion space for existing businesses and opportunities for new businesses to locate in the downtown area by creating new retail, restaurant and office space which produce additional tax revenues for the City, both sales and transient occupancy taxes, that the City can use to provide services to the community; d. The project will provide housing downtown interspersed with commercial uses to help balance jobs and housing in the community. The project will provide 36 residential units anticipated to house approximately 70 people, and generate approximately 191 jobs. e. The project will provide for improved pedestrian amenities via the project's pedestrian streets or paseos,and the possibility of future linkages through other sites, thereby benefiting the entire downtown by providing people on foot greater accessibility to all businesses and attractions in the area; f. The project's coordinated development plan takes advantage of economies of scale and scope in a manner that facilitates broader implementation of important City policies, such as enhanced pedestrian circulation in the downtown and expanded mixed use development, which could not be achieved through the approval of smaller, more segmented projects. g. The project will improve business synergy by creating incentives for other property owners to seek improvements to their own sites, increasing foot traffic in the downtown, and increasing revenues of businesses in the downtown and to the City through sales and transient occupancy taxes. h. The project will incorporate important architectural features of historic structures into the new construction, including relocation and reconstruction of the historic Sauer Bakery Oven and the Shanghai Low Restaurant Sign. i. The project will add a hotel, which will provide the direct benefit of increased transient occupancy and sales tax revenues to the City and create indirect economic development opportunities by increasing accommodations for regional tourism in the downtown. j. The project incorporates many features of "Smart Growth" including the development of an infill site, greater intensity of site development, and improvements to transit facilities, along with subsidies for both City and regional transit systems. The data to support these overriding factors are found in the following sections of the record including: a. The Environmental Impact Report, including Final Update; b. Letters submitted by the public contained in the project files; c. The December 17, 2007 Chinatown Fiscal Impact Analysis General Fund and Parking Fund, prepared by Ross S. Selvidge and Allan D. Kotin; d. Public testimony provided at this and previous project hearings; and e. The staff and applicant presentations. 7. The Mitigation Monitoring Program has been reviewed by the City Council in conjunction with its review of the Final EIR. Resolution No. 9946(2007 Series) Attachment 2 Page 4 SECTION 3. EIR Conditions. Based upon all the evidence, the Council directs that the modifications identified in the December 18, 2007 Errata Sheet be included in the Final EIR, along with the following changes: 1. The third bullet of Mitigation Measure CR-4, regarding the historic Sauer Bakery Building at 848 Monterey Street,is hereby modified to read as: To maintain a semblance of the original streetscape, incorporate architectural details of this building into the new construction on the site of the original building and incorporate uncovered original details as well as portions of the original structure into the new construction, as deemed feasible by a detailed rehabilitation feasibility analysis (historic structures report) that identifies the features that might be preserved and or incorporated. Final building design including architectural details would be subject to the review and approval of the Architectural Review Commission; 2. The third bullet of Mitigation Measure CR-5, regarding the historic Blackstone Hotel Building (840, 842, and 844 Monterey Street and 984 and 986 Chorro Street), is hereby modified to read as follows: To maintain a semblance of the original streetscape, incorporate architectural details of these buildings into the new construction on the site of the original building and incorporate uncovered original details (such as reuse of the Ah Louis bricks found at the site), along with portions of the original structure (specifically, the fagade of the Swiss- Italian building portion of the structure along Chorro Street), as deemed feasible by a detailed rehabilitation feasibility analysis (historic structures report) that identifies the features that might be preserved and or incorporated into the newconstruction; and 3. Mitigation Measure PH-2 is hereby removed as it is no longer necessary in light of the revised project description that includes a total of four deed-restricted affordable housing units, which is consistent with the City's Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. Resolution No.9946(2007 Series) Attachment 2 Page 5 On motion of Council Member Settle, seconded by Council Member Carter, and on the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members Carter and Settle,Vice Mayor Brown, and Mayor Romero NOES: Council Member Mulholland ABSENT: None The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 18th day of December, 2007. Mayor David F. Romero ATTEST: _t)Au ey Hooper City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: JlathadP. Lowell City Attorney ` Attachment 2 Errata Sheet City Council Hearing on Chinatown Project Final EIR ER#69-05 December 18, 2007 The following items reflect changes between the Final EIR (September 2007) and associated update to the Final EIR (November 2007), which together constitute the "Final EIR", to be certified by the City Council on December 18, 2007 through Resolution Number 9946-07. Changes in text occurred in the following locations: • Final EIR, Section 12, Air Quality, MM AQ-3f and MM AQ-3g; and • Final EIR, Section 3.3, Cultural Resources, MM CR-lc; • Final EIR, Section 3.3, Cultural Resources, MM CR-4; • Final EIR, Section 3.3, Cultural Resources, MM CR-5; • Final EIR, Section 3.9,Population and Housing, Impact PH-2 and MM PH-2; • Final EIR Update, Section 3.2.4,Population and Housing,Impact PH-2; and • Final EIR Update, Minor Typographical Errors. Final EIR,Section 3.2,Air Ouality,NM-AO-3f and MM AO-32 The following Air Quality Mitigation Measures (MM AQ-3f and MM AQ-3g) were modified to place responsibility for final approval of mitigation (i.e., parking and trip reduction programs) with the City. These changes also occurred in the Executive Summary under Tables ES-1, ES-2, and ES-3, Impact Summary Tables, and Section 8.0, Mitigation Monitoring Program,in the Mitigation Monitoring Plan table. The proposed text changes to page 3.2-19 are indicated by strike-outtunderline below. MM AQ-3f The project applicant shall develop and implement an aggressive parking demand reduction and management program coordinated with the County's Transportation Choices Coalition and submitted to the APCD for review. This program may include, but is not limited to the designation of a Transportation Coordinator who will manage transportation programs for the project and shall promote alternative modes of transportation, transit subsidies for both City and regional transit system(including residents), applicant funded "Gold Passes" to be distributed to employees and information regarding parking and transportation options for customers. The project applicant will be required to submit an implementation plan to the City Transportation Division,for review and approval or amendment, which demonstrates how this mitigation measure will be achieved. Attachment 2 MM AQ-3g The following measures shall be implemented to reduce impacts from vehicle emissions: • Provide incentives to employees to carpoollvanpool, take public transportation, telecommute, walk, bike, etc. by implementing the Transportation Choices Program. The applicant should Contact SLO Regional Rideshare at (805) 541-2277 to receive free consulting services on how to start and maintain a program. • Implement a City-approved Trip Reduction Program. • Provide on-site bicycle parking consistent with City ordinance requirements. • Provide preferential carpool and vanpool parking spaces. • Provide shower and locker facilities for employees of the major tenants (i.e., neighborhood market, hotel, and restaurant) and/br one shared shower and locker facilityfor all site employees. Finial EIR,Section 33,Cultural Resources MM CR-1c (Curation) The following Cultural Resource Mitigation Measure (MM CR-lc) was modified to place responsibility for determining the most appropriate final mitigation with the Community Development Director due to that agency's expertise with Cultural Resource issues, and to provide flexibility given the possible changes in circumstances that could occur by the time curation is implemented. These changes also occurred in the Executive Summary under Tables ES-1, ES-2, and ES-3, Impact Summary Tables, and Section 8.0, Mitigation Monitoring Program, in the Mitigation Monitoring Plan table. The proposed text changes to page 3.3-37 are indicated by strike-out/underline below. MM CR-1c Artifacts recovered from significant resources shall be housed at a qualified curation facility. The Community Development Director shall chose from one of the following alternatives presented below for curation of archaeological collections. 1. Work with existing public or private institutions, such as(but not limited to) the San Luis Obispo County Archaeological Society (SLOCAS), University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), California Department of Parks and Recreation, or Cal Poly, to secure long-term storage. The chosen institution shall request and receive a one-time, lump-sum payment from the project proponent to fund said storage. 2. Each individual development, including the current proposed project, shall create a secure space for long-term storage and display within the development. This space will be subject to City approval and will be entirely funded by the project proponent. Attachment 2 3. Require developers to pay into a City-controlled fund for long-term curation and interpretation of archaeological remains. This money would be used to fund the construction and staffing of a City-operated curation facility. Final EM Section 3.3,Cultural Resources, MM CR4 (Sauer Bakery Demolition) The following Cultural Resource Mitigation Measure (MM CR-4) was modified based on direction from the Council. These changes also occurred in the Executive Summary under Tables ES-1, ES-2, and ES-3, Impact Summary Tables, and Section 8.0, Mitigation Monitoring Program, in the Mitigation Monitoring Plan table. The proposed text changes to pages 3.3-43 and 3.3-44 are indicated by strike- out/underline below. MM CR-4 The following measures shall be implemented to preserve information about the historic Sauer Bakery Building (848 Monterey Street)for further study: • Document the Sauer Building, including the brick oven, in accordance with the procedures of the Historical American Buildings Survey (HABS) through measured drawings, written histories, and large- format photographs; such documentation shall be performed by an architectural historian who meets the Secretary of Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards; • Prepare a history of this building that incorporates oral history, documentary research, and architectural information; • To maintain a semblance of the original streetscape, incorporate architectural details of this building into the new construction on the site of the original building and incorporate uncovered original details as well as portions of the original structure into the new construction, as deemed feasible by a detailed rehabilitation feasibility analysis (historic structures report) that identifies the features that might be preserved and or incorporated. Final building design including architectural details would be subject to the review and approval of the Architectural Review Commission; • Disassemble the brick oven before demolition and reassemble it within the complex after construction with an informational sign that explains its importance and relevance to the site; and • Curate all materials, notes, and reports at the City Community Development Department (other than artifacts, which must be curated at qualified curation facilities), and submit copies to the Central Coastal Information Center. Final EIR, Section 33,Cultural Resources, MM CR-5 Blackstone Hotel Demolition) } y Attachment 2 The following Cultural Resource Mitigation Measure (MM CR-S) was modified based on direction from the Council. These changes also occurred in the Executive Summary under Tables ES-1, ES-2, and ES-3, Impact Summary Tables, and Section 8.0, Mitigation Monitoring Program, in the Mitigation Monitoring Plan table. The proposed text changes to page 3.3-45 are indicated by strike-out/underline below. MM CR-5 The following measures shall be implemented to preserve information about the historic Blackstone Hotel(840, 842, and 844 Monterey Street and 984 and 986 Chorro Street), Bello's Building (886 Monterey Street), and Palm Street Building (861 and 863 Palm Street)for further study: • Document the structures at 984-986 Chorro Street, 840, 842 and 844 Monterey Street (Blackstone Hotel), 886 Monterey (Bello's Building), and 861 and 863 Palm Street (Palm Street Building) in accordance with the procedures of the Historical American Buildings Survey (HABS) through measured drawings, written histories, and large- format photographs; such documentation shall be performed by an architectural historian who meets the. Secretary of Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards; • Prepare a history of each of these buildings that incorporates oral history, documentary research, and architectural information; • To maintain a semblance of the original streetscape, incorporate architectural details of these buildings into the new construction on the site of the original building and incorporate uncovered original details (such as reuse of the Ah Louis bricks found at the site), along with portions of the original structure (specifically, the fagade of the Swiss- Italian building portion of the structure along Chorro Street), as deemed feasible by a detailed rehabilitation feasibility analysis (historic structures report) that identifies the features that might be preserved andlor incorporated into the new construction; and • Curate all materials, notes, and reports at the City Community Development Department (other than artifacts, which must be curated at qualified curation facilities), and submit copies to the Central Coastal Information Center. Final EIR,Section 3.9,Population and Housing Impact PH-2 and MM PH-2 The following Population and Housing Impact (PH-2) and Mitigation Measure (MM PH- 2) were removed, per direction from the Council, as they are no longer necessary in light of the revised project description that includes a total of four deed-restricted affordable housing units, which is consistent with the City's Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. This change also occurred in the Executive Summary under Tables ES-1, ES-2, and ES-3, Impact Summary Tables, and Section 8.0, Mitigation Monitoring Program, in the Mitigation Monitoring Plan table. i r ;, I SII "i i '+,�"'pi p;' �j�' �w� �I +I ' I �� ��� i `'�' I� (4��: ��, hi iIy ��'� �'� ��� ,.b �,a. ,� �,� . , f' k,' � w. #�� �� �4 �� � � jr j 4 �; �� •y`,� i i �9 t' S $ � a k � �� +,� �qq ���{iq��,���i't�,�ii �, Y h ,ii��r,r',� � "ti V"��V�i����rim�,iii�V a ��i,� p � �i�;�i �! I ��'I'SVI ��, >4 !i 'I i i V,'I i i � � °�� ,,. � i �� � �?;. ,; l., A. �I ,. I 'i �v� ��jii '� � �� ,. ii ,{ �� �ijj �:- A, `�� �l Attachment 2 The proposed text changes to page 3.9-12 and 3.9-13 are indicated by strike-out/underline below. Residual Imvacts Residual impacts would be less than significant. Final EIR Update,Section 3.2.4,Population and Housing Impact PH-2 As discussed above, Population and Housing Impact (PH-2) and Mitigation Measure (MM PH-2) were removed, per direction from the Council, as they are no longer necessary in light of the revised project description that includes a total of four deed- restricted affordable housing units, which is consistent with the City's Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. The proposed text changes to page 3-6 of the Final EIR Update are indicated by strike-out/underline below. This change also occurred in Section 4.0, Revised Impact Summary Tables, on page 4-24. 3.2.4 Population and Housing Population and housing impacts from the revised Chinatown Project would be reduced as project employment opportunities would be reduced and because the revised project includes four affordable residential units set aside for moderate-income households. Project-related impacts discussed under Impact PH-1, including the City affordable housing imbalance would remain less than significant as discussed in the Chinatown Project Final EIR, and the originally required mitigation measures would remain unchanged. Since revisions to the proposed Chinatown Project would include a total of four deed-resiricted affordable housing units, which is consistent with the City's Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, project-related impacts discussed under Impact PH-2 would no longer apply. Mitigation Measures. Mitigation measure MM PH-2 would no longer apply to the revised project Residual Impacts. Similar to the original project, residual impacts associated with the revised project would remain less than significant Final EIR Update,Minor Typographical Errors Minor typographical errors were corrected in the Final EIR Update as summarized below. Attachment 2 Changes also occurred in the Executive Summary under Tables ES-1, ES-2, and ES-3, Impact Summary Tables, and Section 8.0, Mitigation Monitoring Program, in the Mitigation Monitoring Plan table, if applicable. Pae Section Revision 2-1 2.2, 3rd All project elements would be reduced in size, with the most sentence substantial reduction in residential uses from 64 to 36 units (including live/work units), a reduction by approximately 36 percent in residential s uare ootage. 2-2 Table 2.2-1 Refer to revised table below 3-8 Table 3.2-1 Refer to revised table below 4-6 Table ES-1 Impact AQ-2 and associated mitigation should be relocated to Table ES-2, Class II Impacts-Significant Impacts That Can Be Mitigated To Less Than Si ni cant Levels Table 2.2-1. Comparison of Revised Project Details Original Project Revised Project Use Details/Units Size sf) Details/Units Size(sn Retail 6 spaces55,750 10 spaces Z 43,750 Office 1 space 3 8,000 1 space 3 4,600 Restaurant Seating for 100 people 6,000 Seating for 100 people 6,000 Residential 59 units 83,804 32 units 53,570 Live/work 5 units 6,840 4 units 4,000 Hotel 77 rooms 61,050 67 rooms 67,000 Parking 204 spaces 89,100 122 spaces _ 56,400 Total 4 buildings 310,544 5 buildings 235,320 ' The original site plans currently show 6 individual retail spaces scattered through the project's lower levels ranging from 1,100 to over 20,800 sf in size;however,this general floor plan may not reflect long-term occupancy. Z The revised site plans currently show 10 individual retail spaces scattered through the project's lower levels ranging from 900 to over 14,000 sf in size;however,this general floor plan may not reflect long-term occupancy. 3 Offices spaces shown on site plans may be leased whole or subdivided into individual offices. 3 /� Attachment 2 Table 3.2-1. Revised PM Peak-Hour Project Trip Generation Rates and Estimates -Tri Generation Rates Tri .lGeneration Estimates Land Use Size' In Out Total In, r.Tut Total Proposed Uses Condominium and 36 du 0.36 0.22 0.58 13 8 21 LivefWork Units' Boutique Hotel3 67 rooms 0.25 0.26 0.51 17 18 35 Meeting Facility" 3,000 sf N/A N/A N/A 0 75 75 Restaurant' 6,000 sf 5.02 2.47 7.49 30 15 45 Retail6 43,750 sf 1.80 1.95 3.75 79 85 164 Office? 4,600 sf 0.25 1.24 1.49 1 6 7 Subtotal 140 207 347 Existing Uses Cornerstone Realty' 1,300 sf 0.25 1.24 1.49 0 2 2 Photo 1016 1,100 sf 1.80 1.95 3.75 2 2 4 Costume Capers$ 1,675 sf 1.92 1.91 3.83 3 3 6 Bello'ss 3,600 sf 1.92 1.91 3.83 7 7 14 Palm St.Commercial6 3,400 sf 1.80 1.95 3.75 6 7 13 Subtotal 1s 21 39 25%Project Internalization Reduction 27 25 52 25%Existing Uses Internalization Reduction 5 4 9 Total Net New Trips under Revised Project 100 165 265 Total Net New Trips under Original Project 198 258 456 Difference in New Net Trips (98) (93) (191) Notes: 'du=dwelling units;sf=square feet 2 High-rise condominium/townhome(ITE land use code 232);PM equation:T=0.34(X)+ 15.47 3 Hotel(ITE land use code 310);PM equation:Ln(T)= 1.20 Ln(X)-1.55 Based on City parking requirements. 5 Quality restaurant(ITE land use code 931);average rates used. 6 Shopping center(ITE land use code 820);average rates used. 7 General office(ITE land use code 710);average rates used. 9 Apparel store(ITE land use code 870);average rates used. 9 Reduction taken for restaurant and retail uses only. Where T=average trip ends and X=number of units(measured in dwelling units or 1,000 sf). Source:Institute of Transportation Engineers 2003. % 0 CHC Meeting Update, October 27,2008 --/ Attachment 3 Page 3 during site disturbance activities associated with the construction project. If excavations encounter significant paleontological resources, archaeological resources or cultural materials, then construction activities which may affect them shall cease until the extent of the resource is determined and appropriate protective measures are approved by the Community Development Director. The Community Development Director shall be notified of the extent and location of discovered materials so that they may be recorded by a qualified archaeologist. if pre-historic Native American artifacts are encountered, a Native American monitor should be called in to work with the archaeologist to document and remove the items. Disposition of artifacts shall comply with state and federal laws. 6. The projecting "Granada Hotel" sign shall be carefully removed, protected and offered to the San Luis Obispo County Historical Museum or other non-profit preservation entity for preservation and/or restoration, to the approval of the Community Development Director. 3. 847, 861, 863, & 877 Palm Street: 840, 842, 844, 848, 886, 868, & 870 Monterey Street: 984 & 986 Chorro Street: and 955 Morro Street. ARC 69-05; Review of a Historic Structures Report prepared by the applicant's consultant regarding remaining character-defining features of the Sauer Bakery and the Blackstone Hotel as directed by the City Council and a City peer review of that report in conjunction with the Chinatown Project; C-D-H zone; SLO Chinatown, LLC, applicant. (Pam Ricci) Pam Ricci presented the staff report, and Mark Rawson, project architect and Alice Carey, historical researcher, responded to the staff report. Seven citizens emphasized the importance of the comer buildings to the City's history and raised various points of disagreement with the two historic reports. After lengthy discussion, a motion to support the staff recommendation, including a determination that the Blackstone Hotel's c. 1926 fagade need not be incorporated into the new construction, failed due to a deadlocked vote (3-3). After further discussion, and on a motion by Committee member Breska, seconded by Committee member Crotser, the Committee voted 6-0 to recommend to the City Council that the recommendations of the Historic Structures Report prepared by the applicant's consultant with the staff- recommended modifications of the City's consultant be accepted and incorporated into the revised project design, based on findings, and with these conditions: Findings 1. The applicant has responded to the direction of the City Council and commissioned a Historic Analysis Report for the Blackstone Hotel and the Sauer Bakery buildings by Carey & Co. Inc., which provides a development history and evaluation of the two buildings including the historical background, chronology of development and use, and description of remaining character- defining features. ® The City of San Luis Obispo is committed to include the disabled in all of its services, programs and activities. Please contact the City Clerk or staff liaison prior to the meeting if you require assistance. CHC Meeting Update, October 27; 2008 ' Attachment 3 Page 4 2. The CHC has reviewed and considered the content and recommendations of the Carey & Co., Inc. report along with the peer review completed by Galvin Preservation Associates and finds that the two reports adequately address the issues regarding the remaining character-defining features that the Council requested further information and analysis on through amended mitigation measures in the Final EIR per City Council Resolution No. 9946 (2007 Series). Conditions 1. That the pre-1913 "Swiss Italian" fagade of the Blackstone Hotel building not be incorporated into new construction. 2. The Blackstone Hotel's c. 1926 facade is a significant example of Streamline Modeme architecture and shall be incorporated into new construction, if determined to be structurally feasible. 3. The Ah Louis bricks in the Blackstone Hotel building shall be salvaged as part of the deconstruction project and reused within the project as shown on revised plans to the review and approval of the Architectural Review Commission and City Council, and with the recommendations and review of the Cultural Heritage Committee. 4. That the fagade of the Sauer Bakery need not be rehabilitated, restored, or incorporated into new construction. 5. That the Sauer Bakery oven is historically significant but that a plan to relocate the oven would expose it to a substantial risk of damage. The oven shall be preserved in place to preserve its historic material and shall be fully accessible to the viewing public. 4. 1204 Nipomo Street and 464 Buchon Street. ARC 1-07; Review relocation of the historic Parsons House and proposed demolition of accessory structure; C-D & R-2 zones; Jules Rogoff, applicant. (Brian Leveille) Brian Leveille presented the staff report, and Randy Dettmer and Jules Rogoff responded to the staff report. One member of the public spoke in support of the demolition of the accessory structure (garage and second story bedroom). After lengthy discussion, and on a motion by Committee member Breska, seconded by Committee member Crotser, the Committee voted 6-0 to continue the item to a date uncertain pending an independent historic resources evaluation and preparation of an initial study pursuant to CEQA guidelines. 5. 743, 774, 796, & 797 Caudill Street; 778 Francis Avenue; 781 Humbert ® The City of San Luis Obispo is committed to include the disabled in all of its services,programs and activities. Please contact the City Clerk or staff liaison prior to the meeting if you require assistance. —cm C Attachment 4 Historic Analysis Repart Blackstone Hotel and Sauer Bakery 840 and 848 Monterey Street San Luis Obispo,CA August 21,2008 k ( 'T-M CAREY&CO INC. ARCHITECTURE Attachment 4 Historic Analysis Report Blackstone Hotel and Sauer Bakery 840 and 848 Monterey Street San Luis Obispo,CA August 21,2008 by Carey &Co. Inc. 2-02-a- Attachment 4 Historic Analysis Report Blackstone Hotel and Sauer Bakery 840 and 848 Monterey Street San Luis Obispo,CA Table of Contents i Listof Figures.........................................................................................................................i Introduction StudySummary........................................................................................................7 PreliminaryRecommendations................................................................................8 Methodology............................................................................................................8 EvaluationSystem...................................................................................................9 Periodof Significance..............................................................................................9 Part I: Blackstone Hotel: Developmental History and Evaluation Historical Background...........................................................................................10 Chronology of Development and Use..................................................................14 Physical Description and Character-defining Features.........................................16 Part 11: Sauer Bakery: Developmental History and Evaluation Historical Background...........................................................................................19 Chronology of Development and Use.................:................................................21 Physical Description and Character-defining Features.........................................22 Part III: Architectural Evaluation and Recommendations Blackstone Hotel Pre-1913 "Swiss Italian"Fagade...............................................30 Blackstone Hotel c. 1926 Fa�ade..........................................................................30 Blackstone Hotel"Ah Louis"bricks.....................................................................31 SauerBakery Fa�ade..............................................................................................31 SauerBakery Oven................................................................................................32 Bibliography........................................................................................................................33 Appendix A: Preservation Feasibility Report, Sauer Bakery Oven Appendix B: City Historic Property Files, Blackstone Hotel and Sauer Bakery Appendix C: DPR.523 Forms Prepared for the Chinatown Project EIR (2006) Appendix D: Qualifications of Preparers y Attachment 4 AUGUST 22, 2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND.SAUER BAKERY LIST OF FIGURES Cover. Photographs: Facade of the Blackstone Hotel(left)and facade of the Sauer Bakery (right).Carey&CO., Inc. PART I-BLACKSTONE HOTEL:DEVELOPMENTAL HISTORY AND EVALUATION HISTORICAL BACKGROUND Fig. 1: Historic Photograph: Portrait of Francisco Estevan Quintana. Courtesy of the San Luis Obispo County Historical Society. Fig. 2: Historic Photograph: Quintana Block building,c. 1900. Courtesy of the San Luis Obispo County Historical Society. Fig. 3: Historic Photograph:Quintana block building,c. 1876. Courtesy of Loren Nicholson, Rails Across the Ranchos. Fig. 4:Historic Photograph:View of Monterey Street,post-1880. Courtesy of the San Luis Obispo County Historical Society. Fig. 5: Photograph: Blackstone Hotel building facade along Monterey Street, 2008. Carey&Co., Inc. Fig. 6: Photograph:Blackstone Hotel building west elevation along Chorro Street, 2008.Carey& Co., Inc. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION AND CHARACTER-DEFINING FEATURES Fig. 7: Photograph: Blackstone Hotel facade and west elevation, 2008. Carey&Co., Inc. Fig. 8: Photograph:Blackstone Hotel west elevation at 984 Chorro Street, 2008. Carey&Co., Inc. Fig. 9: Photograph:Detail of the quoins at 984 and 986 Chorro Street(Blackstone Hotel), 2008. Carey&Co., Inc. Fig. 10: Photograph: Detail of the Blackstone Hotel west elevation with a double-hung window, a segmentally-arched window,and a porthole window, 2008. Carey&Co., Inc. Fig. 11: Photograph:Storefront at 840 Monterey Street(Blackstone Hotel), 2008. Carey&Co., Inc. Fig. 12: Photograph: Storefront at 844 Monterey Street(Blackstone Hotel), 2008.Carey&Co., Inc. Fig. 13: Photograph:Storefront at 986 Chorro Street(Blackstone Hotel), 2008. Carey&Co.,Inc. HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT 0 i CAREY&CO.,INC. Attachment 4 AUGUST 22, 2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY PART IL SAUER BAKERY:DEVELOPMENTAL HISTORY AND EVALUATION HISTORICAL BACKGROUND Fig. 14: Historic Photograph:Sauer Bakery building,c. 1880s. Courtesy of the San Luis Obispo County Historical Society. Fig. 15: Historic Photograph:Sauer Bakery building,c. 1930.Courtesy of the San Luis Obispo County Historical Society. Fig. 16: Photograph:Sauer Bakery front wood-frame building facade, 2008.Carey&Co.,Inc. Fig. 17: Photograph: Sauer Bakery rear brick building facade, 2008.Carey&Co., Inc. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION AND CHARACTER-DEFINING FEATURES Fig. 18: Photograph: Detail of the Sauer Bakery's front wood-frame building's parapet, 2008. Carey &Co., Inc. Fig. 19: Photograph:Sauer Bakery front wood-frame building's facade, 2008. Carey&Co., Inc. Fig. 20: Photograph:Sauer Bakery front wood-frame building's east elevation, 2008. Carey&Co., Inc. Fig. 21: Photograph: Connection between the Sauer Bakery buildings, 2008. Carey&Co., Inc. Fig. 22: Photograph:Sauer Bakery rear brick building's facade, 2008.Carey&Co., Inc. Fig. 23: Photograph: Sauer Bakery front wood-frame building's second-story interior, 2008.Carey &Co., Inc. Fig. 24: Photograph: Sauer Bakery front wood-frame building's former window opening along the second story's south wall, 2008. Carey&Co., Inc. Fig. 25: Photograph: Detail of the front wood-frame building's former window opening, 2008. Carey&Co., Inc. Fig. 26: Photograph: Former photography studio at the second story(Sauer Bakery front wood- frame building),2008.Carey&Co., Inc. Fig. 27: Photograph:Arched entryway to the southwest front room at the second story(Sauer Bakery front wood-frame building), 2008.Carey&Co., Inc. Fig. 28: Photograph:View down an hallway on the second story's western portion(Sauer Bakery front wood-frame building), 2008. Carey&Co., Inc. Fig. 29: Photograph: Former stairwell.at the second story(Sauer Bakery front wood-frame building), 2008. Carey&Co., Inc. HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT■ ii CAREY&CO.,INC. Attachment 4 AUGUST 22,2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY Fig. 30: Photograph: Freight elevator(Sauer Bakery rear brick building), 2008. Carey&Co., Inc. Fig. 31: Photograph: Brick walls(Sauer Bakery rear brick building), 2008. Carey&Co., Inc. Fig. 32: Photograph: Brick oven(Sauer Bakery rear brick building), 2008.Carey&Co., Inc. Fig. 33: Photograph: Detail of the oven(Sauer Bakery rear brick building), 2008. Carey&Co., Inc. HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT■ iii CAREY&CO.,INC. / -C7"/ Attachment 4 AUGUST 22, 2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY INTRODUCTION STUDY SUMMARY In the following Historic Analysis Report, Carey&Co.evaluates the Blackstone Hotel(844844 Monterey Street,984.986 Chorro Street)and the Sauer Bakery(848 Monterey Street)buildings in San Luis Obispo.The purpose of the report is to provide the necessary information to address the requirements of City Council Resolution No.9946 adopted on December 18, 2007. Resolution No. 9946 directs the project applicant to conduct a detailed feasibility analysis,or historic structures report, to identify,for both buildings, "uncovered original details" and "portions of the original structure"that might be preserved and incorporated into the new construction. These details and portions specifically include the Blackstone Hotel's pre-1913 "Swiss-Italian" portion of the facade along Chorro Street, the hotel's"Ah Louis"bricks, the Monterey Street facade of the Sauer Bakery,and the rear bakery building's extant brick oven.This report also addresses the Blackstone Hotel's c. 1926 facade along Chorro and Monterey Streets. The Blackstone Hotel and Sauer Bakery buildings are proposed to be demolished as part of the SLO Chinatown Project,which involvesthe redevelopment of eight parcels located in the city block bound by Palm,Chorro, Monterey, and Morro Streets in the city's downtown commercial core. In 1876 Francisco Estevan Quintana commissioned the brick Blackstone Hotel building,which stands at the northeast comer of Chorro and Monterey Streets.The Sauer Bakery buildings stand adjacent to the hotel's east elevation along Monterey Street.Andrew Sauer first occupied the front wood-frame building around 1875, and the family added the rear brick bakehouse to the lot between 1909 and 1926. Both the hotel and bakery buildings exhibit extensive modifications since their construction in the late nineteenth century. The Sauer Bakery has been listed on the City's Master List of Historic Resources.The Blackstone Hotel has been listed twice as a Contributing Property to the local Downtown Historic District, once for its pre-1913 "Swiss Italian"facade at 984 Chorro Street and again for the primary facade at 840 Monterey Street.The buildings are not listed in the California Register of Historical Resources or in the National Register of Historic Places. HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT■ 7 CAREY&CO., INC. � �7 '0 Attachment 4 AUGUST 22,2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY PRELIMINARY CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMExDATIONS The report presents our preliminary conclusions and recommendations.These include: • The Blackstone Hotel building has been substantially modified since its construction in 1875,and the minimal portions of the pre-1913 "Swiss Italian"structure which remain, the quoins on the Chorro Street facade, do not retain integrity from the period of significance. We recommend that the pre-1913 "Swiss Italian" facade need not be incorporated into new construction. • The Blackstone Hotel's c. 1926 facade was not recognized as a significant example of Streamline Moderne architecture when the building was listed on the City's Master List of Historical Resources.We concur that the facade is not architecturally significant and need not be incorporated into new construction. • A substantial number of bricks manufactured by Ah Louis remain in extant downtown San Luis Obispo buildings.The Blackstone Hotel's "Ah Louis"bricks are not rare and do not necessitate being retained. If, however,they are retained,the bricks should not be used in an outdoor setting. • The facade of the Sauer Bakery retains minimal original or c. 1930 building fabric and lacks integrity from the period of significance.We recommend that the facade need not be rehabilitated, restored,or incorporated into new construction. • The Sauer Bakery oven is historically significant. However, as the structural engineers concluded,any plan to relocate the oven would be a massive undertaking and would expose the oven to a substantial risk of damage.The engineers recommend,and we concur, that the oven be left in situ to preserve its historic material. METHODOLOGY Carey&Co.conducted site visits on April 29 and July 16, 2008 and noted the existing condition, architectural significance, and character-defining features of the Blackstone Hotel and the Sauer Bakery.The survey included photographic documentation and focused on the exterior of the Blackstone Hotel and the interior and exterior of the Sauer Bakery buildings.The firm also met with Rye Syfan and Nathan White of Taylor and Syfan, a San Luis Obispo engineering consulting firm,to examine the Sauer Bakery's brick oven to evaluate its construction and physical condition and to determine if it could be relocated to an altemate site. Carey&Co. conducted additional research regarding the history and significance of the buildings at the following repositories: • City of San Luis Obispo Community Development Department • San Luis Obispo County Historical Society Research Room • San Luis Obispo Library History Room • San Francisco Public Library History Room HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT® 8 CAREY&CO., INC. Attachment 4 AUGUST 22, 2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY The firm also consulted City Council Resolution No. 9946, the projects Final Environmental Impact Report and Update,the projects City of San Luis Obispo Cultural Heritage Committee Staff Report, a Rehabilitation Feasibility Analysis conducted by Mark Rawson,AIA in October 2007 for both buildings,and local,state, and national preservation guidelines. Per National Park Service guidelines,Carey&Co.sought to avoid overlap with previously completed research.' EVALuATION SYSTEM In evaluating the Blackstone Hotel and Sauer Bakery buildings,Carey&Co.used a three,tiered historic value rating system. Historic value is a professional assessment of the historic significance of each building feature in question based upon an analysis of primary documents and onsite observation.The ratings are as follows: Significant: The building feature is associated with the qualities that make the building historically significant.The feature makes a major contribution to the structure's historic character. In addition, the feature displays a high level of craftsmanship. Contributing: The building feature may not be extraordinarily significant as an isolated element but it contains sufficient historic character to play a role in the overall significance of the structure. Non-Contributing: The building feature falls outside of the building's period of significance or the feature falls within the building's period of significance but it has been substantially modified such that little or no historic character remains. PERIOD OF SIGNIFICANCE Carey&Co. determined the period of significance for each building based on the definition outlined in National Register Bulletin Number 16A, How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Forms.The bulletin defines the period of significance as "the length of time when a property was associated with important events, activities,or persons,or attained the characteristics which qualify it for National Register listing. Period of significance usually begins with the date when significant activities or events began giving the property its historic significance." It can be a single year,such as the building's construction date, or span a range of years.' ' Deborah Slaton,Preservation Brief 43:The Preparation and Use of Historic Structures Reports.(Washington,DC: U.S.Government Printing Office, 2005),http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/tps/briefs/brief43.hrm(accessed July 9,2008). Z US Department of the Interior,National Park Service, How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Forms,National Register Bulletin 16A.(Washington, DC:U.S.Government Printing Office, 1997),42. HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT■ 9 CAREY&CO., INC. J-�� Attachment 4 AUGUST 22,2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY PART 1:BLACKSTONE HOTEL:DEVELOPMENTAL HISTORY AND EVALUATION The following sections include a historical background,a chronology of development and use,a physical description, and a list of character-defining features of the Blackstone Hotel. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND The historical background section includes a summary history focusing on alterations to the building since its construction and an analysis of its period of significance. Francisco Estevan Quintana Francisco Estevan Quintana(1801-1880)arrived in San Luis Obispo from New Mexico in 1843 and built an adobe at the northeast comer of Chorro and Monterey Streets. In 1875, he decided to replace the existing structure and contracted R. E. Osgood to construct the Quintana Block building,completed in 1876.The tivo-story commercial structure featured Italianate detailing, including quoins;(Fig. 9)and narrow wood-sash windows with pedimented crowns and thick surrounds(Fig. 2).Storefronts lined the building's fagade facing Monterey Street' o uY { 1 i 59 r Fig. 1: Portrait of Francisco Estevan Quin- Fig. 2:Quintana Block building,c. 1900. Courtesy of the San Luis tana. Courtesy of the San Luis Obispo Obispo County Historical Society. County Historical Society. 3 Quoins(Fig.9)are a decorative detail consisting of rectangular wood,brick,or stone veneer panels that project slightly from a building's comers to mimic large stones. °Unless otherwise noted,the historic contexts for the Blackstone Hotel and the Sauer Bakery in this report are based on the 2006 DPR 523 forms prepared by Applied Earthworks,Inc.for the Chinatown Project EIR. The forms are included in Appendix C and contain a complete listing of business that occupied each build- ing. HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT 0 10 CAREY&CO.,INC. i 1 Attachment 4 AUGUST 22, 2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY Ah Louis Although archival research did not reveal a direct connection, the building was likely constructed with bricks manufactured ata nearby brickyard operated by Wong On,commonly referred to as Ah Louis.Wong On(1838-1936) immigrated to the United States from China at age 21. He searched for gold in Oregon before settling in San Luis Obispo in 1870. He first worked as a cook at a local hotel.and then found employment at Port Harford, located around nine miles southwest of the city. During this time,he became known as Ah Louis,a name bestowed on him by his employer John Harford. In 1873,following the arrival of the Southern Pacific Railroad, he became a labor contractor for Chinese laborers employed to construct the new railroad. In 1874,he established the county's first Chinese general store for these laborers.The Ah Louis store at the northeast comer of Chorro and Palm Streets became the foundation for the San Luis Obispo's Chinatown with Ah Louis residing as the unofficial mayor.' Over his lifetime,Ah Louis became a successful entrepreneur as a labor contractor,farmer, and rancher. He also operated the county's first brick yard in the vicinity of Lincoln and Center Streets, around a half mile northwest of the hotel, from 1872 to 1887.After running out of clay at this site,he relocated the operation to an area between Cerro San Luis and Bishop Peak,which closed around 1910.6 He manufactured around two million bricks that supplied the building material for numerous buildings around Higuera,Monterey,and Chorro Streets, including the Ah Louis Store(1885), the Sinsheimer Building(1884), and the Camegie Library(1904).According to Don Rivara, a descendant of the Quintana family,the Quintanas maintained a working relationship with Ah Louis and would likely have purchased their bricks from him.'Given the proximity of extant buildings known to have been constructed with his bricks and that Ah Louis operated the only brickyard in the county in the late nineteenth century, the Quintana Block building likely was constructed with his bricks.9 5 William Hoy,:Ah Louis," Chinese Historical Society of America Bulletin(January 15, 1966): 11.14;City of San Luis Obispo,"Historic Resources Inventory Form:Ah Louis Store,"in Resolution No. 9852(2006 Series)Ap- proving the Historic Property Preservation Agreement between the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo,State of California,and Dr. William Watson, Owner of a Designated Historic Resource at 800 Palm Street,in San Luis Obispo (14 November 2006),http://www.ci.san-luisobispo.c.us/cityclerk/minutes/2006/111406min/r9852his. toricprop800palm.pdf(accessed July 23,2008). 6 Undated map,Ah Louis vertical file,San Luis Obispo County Historical Society Research Room. 7 The Ah Louis Store,the Camegie Library,and the Sinsheimer Building are all on the city's Master List of Historic Resources.Additionally,the Camegie Library is listed in the National Register of Historic Places,and the Ah Louis Store is listed as a California State Historic Landmark(No.802)and in the California Register of Historical Resources.;Henry Kwock Wong,Gum Sahn Yun(Gold Mountain Men),(San Francisco:Fong Brothers, 1987),8;Sandy Baer, "San Luis Obispo Sesquicentennial Celebration-Business and Leadership," City of San Luis Obispo Sesquicentennial Celebration,http://www.slo 150.com/index0406.php(accessed July 9, 2008). 8 Don Rivera,Letter to Erica Schultz, 11 July 2008. 9 For example,the Sinsheimer Building stands directly across the street at 849 Monterey Street,Mission San Luis Obispo stands directly to its west across Chorro Street,and the Ah Louis Store stands just one block north at 800 Palm Street. HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT■ 11 CAREY&CO.,INC. S —S/ Attachment 4 AUGUST 22,2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY Alterations(1880.1926) The Quintana Block building, now known as the Blackstone Hotel building,changed ownership several times,housed a variety of businesses, and underwent numerous alterations.Sometime after he purchased the building in 1880 from his father, Pedro Quintana constructed a two-story addition on the east elevation connecting the building with the adjacent Sauer Bakery(Fig.4).The addition featured a distinct design from the adjacent buildings,with an arched entrance at the storefront and three arched windows at the second story. By 1891, the Blackstone Hotel building contained a general merchandise store commonly referred to as the White House,a saloon on the first story, and furnished rooms on the second story. In 1896,Joaquin and Juan Quintana bought out their father's stake in the White House and operated the store on their own with Pedro Quintana retaining ownership of the building. However,the brothers ran into legal and financial troubles and sold the store and its merchandise to P. H.Moise shortly thereafter.Moise added three large windows to the west elevation facing Chorro Street to upgrade the building in 1900.These appear to have been tall segmentally-arched windows with shutters located at the first story. Only the two northern windows remain at 986 Chorro and were shortened when the bottom half was filled in at some point(Figs. 2 and 6). Additionally, the building had been connected with the structure to its north(984 Chorro Street) by 1903(Fig.8).Although archival research did not reveal its construction date,the northern building appears to have housed a post office around 1886 to 1888.10 Additionally, it reportedly housed the Italian-Swiss Union Society lending the name"Swiss Italian"to the fagade at 984 Chorro." i,•i h _ , Fig.3:Quintana block building,c. 1876. The two-story Fig.4:View of Monterey Street,post-1880.The Blackstone addition has not been constructed. Courtesy of Loren Hotel and Sauer Bakery buildings are on the left with the Nicholson, Rails Across the Ranchos,p.4. two-story addition in between. Courtesy of the San Luis Obispo County Historical Society. so Sanborn Maps,Blackstone Hotel,historic property file,City of San Luis Obispo,Community Development Department. 11 The date that the ItalianSwiss Union Society occupied 984 Chorro Street remains unknown.Sanborn Maps,Blackstone Hotel, historic property file,City of San Luis Obispo,Community Development Depart- ment HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT! 12 CAREY&CO., INC. -�.3-z Attachment 4 AUGUST 22,2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY The next major alteration occurred in 1913,when Pedro Quintana removed the facade,shortened the building by around 12 feet, and rebuilt the facade to make way for the widening of Monterey Street.The previous year, the City Council decided to widen the street to entice the state to rum it into a state highway and awarded damages to five buildings at the street's western end for accommodating the project.A historic photograph reveals that the building's new facade did not retain the quoins, pedimented crowns, and dentik along the comice from the previous facade(Fig. 15). Around the time that the building became to be known as the Blackstone Hotel, another major renovation c. 1926 occurred(Figs.5.6). In addition to a third story,the building received a rounded corner, thin horizontal belt courses and cornice, new double-hung windows,and porthole windows. The former post office entrance on Chorro Street may have become an entrance for the hotel. Alterations(19462005) In 1946,Steve and Stella Zegar purchased the hotel building from the Quintanas,and they operated a furniture store at the first story and a hotel at the second story.The building underwent successive remodeling as it changed businesses, most notably in the mid-1950s when the Crocker Anglo Bank replaced the furniture store, in 1960 when it housed the Johnson's Children's Department Store, and between 1976 and 2005 under the ownership of Tom Coull, a real estate broker. Copelands' Properties, LLC currently owns the vacant structure. JOB r, �S. Fig.5: Blackstone Hotel building facade along Monterey Fig. 6: Blackstone Hotel building west elevation along Street, 2008. Chorro Street, 2008. HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT 0 13 CAREY&CO.,INC. Attachment 4 AUGUST 22, 2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY Period of Significance As noted,the period of significance is the length of time during which the building is associated with important events,activities, or persons.12 The Blackstone Hotel's period of significance spans from 1876 to 1946,corresponding to the Quintanas family ownership.The Blackstone Hotel has been listed twice as a contributing property to the local Downtown Historic District,once for its pre-1913 facade"Swiss Italian"portion at 984 Chorro and again for the main massing at 840 Monterey.The building was determined to contribute to the historic character of the neighborhood for the following reasons:13 • For its association as a notable community or neighborhood landmark and as one of the city's oldest extant commercial buildings; • For its association with Francisco Estevan Quintana, a businessman during the City's early development following California's statehood who made early,unique or outstanding contributions to important local affairs and is a locally recognized historical figure; • For its association with the Quintana family,which made important contributions to the community; • For housing a post office and telegraph office in 1886,which are businesses that made significant contributions to the historical development of the community; • For its association with the commercial and residential growth of the City's downtown near the Mission and with a major pattern of local history. CHRONOLOGY OF DEVELOPMENT AND USE The following section describes the building's original construction, modifications, and uses, based on historical documentation and physical evidence.The chronology was prepared using building permit and historic property records on file at San Luis Obispo Community Development Department(Appendix B)and the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation(DPR) 523 form prepared for the building by Applied EarthWorks, Inc..for the Chinatown Project EIR in 2006(Appendix C). Blackstone Hotel 1843 Francisco Estevan Quintana constructs adobe house/store on lot. July 3, 1875 R. E. Osgood commences manufacture of bricks for Quintana Block. 1876 Quintana Block building constructed. 1880 Estevan Quintana Dies. His son Pedro Quintana inherits store. Pre-1886 New addition to building's eastern elevation abuts Sauer Bakery. 12 U.S. Department of the Interior,National Park Service,How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Forms,42. 13 City of San Luis Obispo, Historic Preservation Program Guidelines(April 2008),http://www.ci.san-luisobispo. c.us/communirydevelopment/download/Historical%20Preservation%2OProgram%2OGuidelines4-25-08.pdf (accessed May 6,2008), 2; Blackstone Hotel,historic property file,City of San Luis Obispo Community Development Department. HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT 0 14 CAREY&CO.,INC. Attachment 4 AUGUST 22, 2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY 1886 Building houses general store,grocery warehouse,liquor store,post office and offices on second floor. By 1891 General store referred to as the"White House." 1896 Joaquin and Juan Quintana buy store from Pedro Quintana. 1896.1897 Quintana brothers business fails. P. H.Moise buys store. 1901 J. O. Dinkelspiel listed in city directory as owner of the White House. By 1903 Comer building merges with northern adjacent building(984 Chorro). 1905-1909 Corrugated metal addition added north of 984 Chorro Street. 1913 Facade removed,building shortened by 12 feet, and facade rebuilt. c. 1926 Plumbing and electrical permits pulled. Third story and new details likely added. Building became known as the Blackstone Hotel. 1956 First floor remodeled for Crocker-Anglo bank. By 1957 Hotel no longer in operation. 1963 Bank leaves and vault removed. 1966 840 Monterey remodeled with new storefront. 1973 842 Monterey remodeled into a restaurant. 1975 842 Monterey remodeled to include a bar. 1978 984 Chorro remodeled. 1987 842 Monterey remodeledfor eye exam office. 1995 842 Monterey remodeled with a new storefront. HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT■ 15 CAREY&CO.,INC. 34-5- �. Attachment 4 AUGUST 22,2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION AND CHARACCER-DEFINING FEATURES The following section provides a description of the Blackstone Hotel, including its character- defining features.The description includes the hotel's exterior only.As noted, its period of significance spans from 1876 to 1946,corresponding with the Quintana family's ownership. Setting The Blackstone Hotel building stands in the City's compact downtown,which consists of a gridiron street arrangement and a typical building height of two to three stories..Much of the historic commercial core remains intact.West of the building across Chorro Street stands Mission San Luis Obispo,built in 1793. Mission Plaza,built in 1968,surrounds the Mission church and forms a large public plaza and open gathering space.South across Monterey Street stands the Sinsheimer building,with its richly ornamented neoclassical facade and cast-iron columns and details.The proximity to Mission San Luis Obispo and the later designation of Monterey Street as part of State Route 227 made the intersection of Chorro and Monterey a prominent commercial location. Exterior Description The Blackstone Hotel stands at the northeast corner of Monterey and Chorro Streets in downtown San Luis Obispo.The three-story building has an L-shaped plan and stretches approximately 100 feet in the north-south direction along Chorro Street and 60 feet in the east-west direction along Monterey Street. It consists of three separate masses connected over time: the large rectangular mass at 840 Monterey and 986 Chorro(1875); the visually distinct northern section known as the"Swiss Italian" facade with a break in the roofline and non-aligning floor levels, at 984 Chorro(construction date unknown,joined to the corner building by 1903, northern addition between 1905 and 1909); and the eastern section at 844 Monterey(post-1880).The building underwent a significant renovation around 1926,replacing the earlier Italianate facade with new Streamline Moderne detailing(Fig. 7). w Fig. 7: Blackstone Hotel fgade and west elevation,2008. Fig. 8:Blackstone Hotel west elevation at 984 Chorto Street,2008. HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT■ 16 CAREY 6c CO., INC. 2 3� Attachment 4 AUGUST 22, 2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY Unreinforced load-bearing masonry walls support the flat roof behind a short parapet. Painted plaster covers the exterior walls.The building's southwest corner is prominently curved. Projecting belt courses at the second and third floor levels and a simple band at the top cornice line wrap the corner and emphasize the building's horizontality. However,the courses do not extend past 986 Chorro.The"Swiss Italian"fagade at 984 Chorro features quoins(pre-1913)that provide a visual break from the c. 1926 section. Quoins also denote the edge of 986 Chorro; they abut but do not align with those at 984 Chorro(Fig. 9). The south and west elevations feature wood-sash, recessed double-hung windows along Monterey Street with projecting sills. Paired windows,angled to match the curve,tum the comer.Two porthole windows and two segmentally-arched windows penetrate.the otherwise solid west elevation's ground floor(Fig. 10). P a F J a . lip t Fig. 9:Detail of the quoins at 984 and 986 Fig. 10: Detail of the west elevation with a double-hung Chorro Street, 2008. window,a segmentally-arched window,and a porthole window, 2008. HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT■ 17 CAREY&CO.,INC. sz�� Attachment 4 AUGUST 22,2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY The ground floor at Monterey Street features storefronts with display windows and transoms above. Storefronts at this elevation have recessed entries, and the show windows stand on brick-clad bulkheads(Fig. 11).All were extensively remodeled from 1966 to 1995. Pilasters frame the entry at 844 Monterey;a projecting canvas awning also shades this storefront(Fig. 12).At Chorro Street, a solid plaster wall, pierced by the windows described above,extends north.The framed entry to the upper stories appears at the northern edge of the building's primary mass(Fig. 13); the addition at 984 Chorro features another storefront entry. Character-defining Features Significant: • Curved comer • Porthole windows Contributing: • Stucco cladding • Thin, uninterrupted cornice and belt courses • Quoins • Double-hung,wood-sash windows • Segmentally-arched windows • Tie-rods Non-Contributing: • Storefront entrances,windows, signs, and awnings • Fire escape CA Fig. 11:Storefront at 840 Monterey Street,2008. Fig. 12:Storefront at 844 Mon- Fig. 13:Storefront at 986 Chorro Street, terey Street,1008. 2008. HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT 18 CAREY&CO., INC. -� Attachment 4 AUGUST 22, 2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY PART 11:SAUER BAKERY:DEVELOPMENTAL HISTORY AND EVALUATION The following sections include a historical background, a chronology of development and use, a physical description,and a list of character-defining features of the Sauer Bakery buildings. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND The historical background section includes a summary history focusing on alterations to the site since the its construction and an analysis of its period of significance. Andrew Sauer Andrew Sauer, a German-born baker,first occupied the front,wood-frame building around 1875. He most likely operated a bakery with his brother,George F.Sauer, at his brother's home located nearby at 964 Chorro Street and carried on the bakery business after George's death in 1873 at this new location.Archival research did not reveal the c. 1875 bakery building's architect or builder. The two-story commercial building featured Italianate detailing, including a bracketed cornice and narrow wood-sash windows with pronounced lintels(Fig. 14).A cupola also projected from the roof, and storefronts lined the first story facade.Andrew Sauer sold fresh baked goods that he made in a bakehouse located in the building's northwest corner and an oven located at the building's rear. He sold his baked goods along with groceries in,the building's western half,while a dry good store occupied the building's eastern half.A central staircase rose to the second story providing access to a photography studio occupying the upper floor. Alterations(18881946) Sometime after 1880, Pedro Quintana,who owned the Quintana Block building next door to the Sauer Bakery, constructed a two-story addition on the building's east elevation connecting it with the bakery.By 1888,Andrew Sauer had constructed a new bakehouse and oven at the building's rear, replacing the interior bakehouse.Additionally, a saloon occupied the building's western side taking over a portion of the Sauer's bakery and grocery store.The building underwent successive alterations as the interior was reconfigured to accommodate new businesses prior to Andrew Sauer's death in 1909. Following his death,George L.Motz, a Sauer relative,took over as general manager, c t A Fig. 14:Sauer Bakery building,c. 1880s. Courtesy of the Fig. 15:Sauer Bakery building,c. I930.Courtesy of the San Luis Obispo County Historical Society. San Luis Obispo County Historical Society. HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT■ 19 CAREY&CO.,INC. 9�1 Attachment 4 AUGUST 22,2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY and several bakers were located in the building.The second story continued to house a photography studio in addition to a real estate and sales insurance office.The bakery also continued to grow, and' the Sauers constructed two brick ovens on the lot's rear between 1909 and 1926(Fig. 17). The building underwent additional significant alterations in the mid-1900s and 1910s. Most significantly,the Sauers removed the facade,shortened the building by around 12 feet, and rebuilt the facade in 1913 due to the widening of Monterey Street.As noted,during the previous year, the City Council decided to widen the street to entice the state to turn it into a state highway and awarded damages to five buildings at the streets western end for accommodating the project. A historic photograph dated c. 1930(Fig. 15)shows that the second story fenestration changed from a row of six narrow double-hung windows to three sets of windows. Each set consisted of paired double-hung,wood-sash windows located underneath a five-pane transom window.A less pronounced cornice replaced the bracketed cornice, and the building received new storefront windows and entrances as well. Alterations(194&present) In 1946,Joe Navoni, Ralph Libhart,and Harold McDonald purchased the building from the Sauers, although the family continued to operate a store until 1964 when the Holser&Bailey department store took over the first story. In 1965,the building again underwent a major renovation resulting in a highly altered facade.The three sets of windows at the second story were removed,and the window openings filled with metal lath and plaster.The facade received a stucco cladding and new storefront windows and entrances with an arcade(Fig. 16).. 3 f Fig. 16:Sauer Bakery front wood-frame building fagade, Fig. 17:Sauer Bakery rear brick building fagade,2008. 2008. HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT® 20 CAREY&CO.,INC. S—�/U Attachment 4 AUGUST 22,2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY In addition to the department store,several retail stores have occupied the building since the mid-1960s.The second story continued to house a photography studio until the mid-to late. 1950s,after which it remained vacant.The interior of the front,wood-frame building has been altered extensively by the various,businesses that have occupied it,although the second story retains wainscoting,remnants of wallpaper and linoleum,and other derailing dating to the Sauer's ownership.The rear brick bakehouse's interior has also been heavily remodeled,yet it retains some brick walls,a brick oven, and a freight elevator daring to the Sauer family's ownership.Copelands' Properties, LLC currently owns the vacant structure. Period of Significance The Sauer Bakery's period of significance spans from c. 1875 to 1964 to correspond with the Sauer family's ownership and occupancy of the building.As noted, the bakery has been listed on the City's Master List of Historic Resources for its association with the Sauer family and its bakery. CHRONOLOGY OF DEVELOPMENT AND USE The following section describes the building's original construction, modifications, and uses, based on historical documentation and physical evidence.The chronology was prepared using building permit and historic property records on file at San Luis Obispo Community Development Department(Appendix B)and the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) 523 form prepared for the building by Applied Earth Works, Inc. for the Chinatown Project EIR in 2006(Appendix Q. Sauer Bakery c. 1875 Building constructed.Andrew Sauer operates bakery. 1888 Brick oven and bakehouse constructed behind building. By 1891 West half of ground floor operated as a saloon. 1903 Brick oven and bakehouse moved to west property line. Restaurant Dorce Maison occupies west half of ground floor. Skylights removed. 1909 Restaurant eliminated and grocery enlarged. Narrow work room occupies west side of ground floor. 1909 Andrew Sauer dies. George Moa,a Sauer relative, becomes bakery manager. 1909 First floor interior partition moved west. 1909-1926 Extant brick building constructed with ovens. 1913 Facade removed,building shortened by 12 feet, and facade rebuilt. 1922 George Moa dies. Fred Sauer,Andrew Sauer's son,takes over the bakery. HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT 21 CAREY&CO.,INC. Attachment 4 AUGUST 22,2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY 1946 Sauer family sells bakery to Navoni, Libhart,&McDonald. 1964 Holser&Bailey department store moves in. 1965 Store remodeled. 1968 Cupola removed. 1975 Interior remodeled for a clothing store. 1981 Pier 1 occupies store. 1986 Lower floor divided with a wall. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION AND CHARACTER-DEFINING FEATURES The following section provides a description of the Sauer Bakery, including character-defining features.The descriptions include the bakery's interior and exterior.As noted,the Sauer Bakery's period of significance spans from c. 1875 to 1964,corresponding with the Sauer family's ownership and occupancy of the building. Setting The Sauer Bakery buildings stand in the City's compact downtown,which consists of a gridiron street arrangement and a typical building height of two to three stories.Much of the historic commercial core remains intact.West of the buildings across Chorro Street stands Mission San Luis Obispo,built in 1793. Mission Plaza,built in 1968,surrounds the.Mission church and forms a large public plaza and open gathering space. South across Monterey Street stands the Sinsheimer building,with its richly ornamented neoclassical facade and cast-iron columns and details.The proximity to Mission San Luis Obispo and the later designation of Monterey Street as part of State Route 227 made the intersection of Chorro and Monterey a prominent commercial location. Exterior Description Two separate structures connected at the ground floor comprise the Sauer Bakery at 848 Monterey Street.The complex consists of a two-story,wood-frame building(c. 1875)facing Monterey Street and a one-story-over-basement brick bakehouse(1909.1926)at its rear.Together the buildings measure approximately 45 feet in the east-west direction along Monterey Street and approximately 110 feet north into the parcel.The Blackstone Hotel sits west of the Sauer Bakery,and an open lot, now used as a parking lot,sits to the bakery's east. HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT 0 22 CAREY&CO.,INC. Attachment 4 AUGUST 22,2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY Front Wood-Frame Building The two-story building facing Monterey Street features wood-frame construction.The rectangular- in-plan building has a flat-topped parapet concealing the gable roof.The facade(1965)consists of a storefront with an arcade of four 9.5-foot wide by 12.75-foot tall arches.Wood trim on the square wood clad columns frames the spring-point of the arches. In the two western and the eastern-most arches,steel-sash display windows recess approximately 16 inches behind the facade plane.The remaining arch serves as a gateway to the 5-foot by 11-foot entryway.The facade's second story contains a flat expanse of stucco with impressions of three former window openings. Horizontal wood shiplap siding clads the east and west elevations.Three wood-sash, double-hung windows(c. 1875)penetrate the east elevation's second story.The narrow windows measure around two feet by seven feet and feature simple trim,sills,and headers.Metal frames that once supported awnings remain at each window.The east elevation does not contain additional openings,and a large portion of its cladding has been replaced at the second story. 4 VUkk Ii M M 0 - Fig. 18:Detail of the parapet, 2008. Fig. 19:Sauer Bakery front woodflame building fagade, 2008. HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT® 23 CAREY&CO.,INC. S-� Attachment 4 AUGUST 22,2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY The north end of the west elevation's second story contains a solitary two-over-two,double-hung, wood-sash window.A second window opening had been covered with plaster,but the covering is now partially removed to reveal the window opening.A third window opening is visible approximately 10 feet to the south through the narrow space between the bakery and the hotel. A one-story connection with a flat roof links the front building's north elevation with the rear brick building's south elevation. It contains an exterior metal door flanked by a sidelight now covered with plywood board.Above the door sits a two-lite transom window. One lite has been covered with plywood.Above the connection,a wood staircase descends from the front building's second story to the ground. Characterdefining Features Significant: • None Contributing: • Gable roof with parapet • Double-hung windows • Wood horizontal cladding Non-Coiuriburing: • Stucco cladding • Storefront fagade, including wood-clad arches,entrance, and windows • Connection and wood stairs at the rear elevation • Metal frames at the windows Fig.20:Sauer Bakery front wood-frame building east elevation,2008. Fig. 21:Connection between the buildings, 2008. HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT■ 24 CAREY&CO., INC. � y� Attachment 4 AUGUST 22, 2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY Rear Brick Building The building's north portion consists of an unreinforced load-bearing brick masonry bakehouse (c. 1909.1926).The building features a rectangular plan and a flat roof.Two openings the.size of a vehicle door penetrate the east elevation(possibly in 1965 although it appears more recent)and are filled with aluminum-sash plate glass windows.The northern opening features a contemporary retail door. Characterdefining Features Significant: • Brick construction Contributing: • None Non�Contribudng: • Aluminum sash windows and entrance • Concrete stoop and steps , . r rAr is r' _xW Fig.22:Sauer Bakery rear brick building facade,2008. HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT 0 25 CAREY&CO., INC. Attachment 4 AUGUST 22, 2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY Interior Description Front Wood-Frame Building A commercial retail space occupies the heavily remodeled ground floor. It contains remnants of numerous renovations, including vinyl tile flooring,wood vertical planking with a horizontal wood trim akin to wainscoting,and interior columns.Shutter board clads some of these columns.These interior features and materials do not date to the period of significance. The second story has undergone extensive remodeling but still exhibits finishes and features from the period of significance. Patterned wallpaper covered the plaster walls,although much of the wallpaper is now falling off to reveal previous wallpaper layers(Fig. 23).The floor consists of wood tongue and groove planking,and many rooms feature remnants of linoleum.All rooms have plain, flat profile, 10-inch high baseboard, and plain,flat profile, 6-inch surrounds on windows and doors (Fig. 27).The ceilings rise 11 feet, 10 inches above the finish floor. The second-story room arrangement consists of three 12-foot by 14-foot rooms across the south wall,a large 23-foot by 42-foot room along the east wall,and a combination of hallways and smaller rooms hallways along the west wall. Each of the three rooms lining the south wall once had a window that originally penetrated the facade.The Moor wide by 7-foot,9-inch tall window openings now contain 2-inch metal studs covered with stucco and lath(Fig. 24).The western and center rooms have a molded picture rail 10 feet,4 inches above the floor,while other rooms throughout the second story have a narrow strip of wallpaper at the same height that resembles a picture rail. 11 l` cv"rt I Fig. 23:Second scary interior, 2008. Fig, 24: Former window opening along Fig.25:Detail of the former window the second story's south wall, 2008. opening,2008. HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT o 26 CAREY&CO., INC. S —�� Attachment 4 AUGUST 22,2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY The single large room that fills the interior's east side to the north wall served as a photography studio.The room contains a photography darkroom that measures 6 feet, 7 inches east-west by 17 feet, 9 inches north-south (Fig. 26).The south end of the darkroom features a sliding three-over- three,wood-sash window that opens into the photography studio. Five of the panes have been painted over,while the sixth pane consists of tinted dark red glass.Along the room's east wall,a 13-foot wide section of wall that stretched from ceiling to approximately 24 inches above the ground floor was removed. It is now in-filled with 2-inch by 6-inch studs, and the exterior siding has been replaced.An arched entryway located along this room's south wall provides access to the hallway leading to the southwest front room (Fig. 27). An &foot wide hallway runs north-south and divides the single large room from the collection of smaller rooms to its west.A staircase leads to the attic at the south end of the hallway.A narrower, 3.5-foot wide hallway runs east-west between the large room and the three rooms that line the south wall.Wainscoting, consisting of 3.25-inch wide bead board,lines the walls through both hallways and rises 4 feet above the finish floor(Fig. 28).Several doors facing the central hallway have wood- sash hopper transoms located above them. rs Fig.26(Upper Left): Farmer photography studio at the second story,2008. Fig. 27(Upper Right):Arched entryway to the southwest front room, 2008. Fig. 28(Lower Left):View down an hallway on the second story's western portion, 2008. Fig. 29(Lower Right):Former stairwell,2008. HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT■ 27 CAREY&CO., INC. J— �17 Attachment 4 AUGUST 22, 2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY Internal stairs between the first and second floors no longer exist(Fig. 29).A former stairwell that ran north-south at the west interior wall has since been covered over with plywood.A second stairwell located in the hallway south of the large room has been covered over with wood tongue and groove planking.The space beneath the attic stairs is enclosed and may also have originally contained a staircase to the first floor. Characterdefining Features Significant: • None Contributing: • Wood tongue and groove floor planking • Linoleum • Wainscoting • Wood baseboard • Picture rail • Plaster over wood lath finish • Wallpaper remnants • Window and door surrounds • Arched entryway • Transoms over doors Non-Contributing: • Former window openings at the facade's second story • Staircase • Room partitions and layout Rear Brick Building The bakehouse interior has been heavily remodeled and features little significant historic fabric other than the brick walls,the brick oven, and a freight elevator.The ground story of the bakery features some shutter board paneling, 12-inch square linoleum tiling, and large open expanses of brick wall.Due to the ground slope, the building's basement level sits at ground level with the �ytM YtY" i • Y�X I. Fig. 30:Freight elevator,.2008. Fig.31: Brick walls, 2008. HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT 0 28 CAREY&CO., INC. Attachment 4 AUGUST 22,2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY first floor Monterey Street elevation of the bakery.A historic freight elevator with its associated equipment still stands in the southeast corner, although flooring now blocks the elevator shaft(Fig. 30). The gas-fired brick oven in the basement measures approximately 14 feet wide by 17 feet deep by 8 feet high(Fig. 32).The arched interior baking chamber measures 14 feet, 7 inches deep by 11 feet wide and approximately 18 inches high.at the center.The load-bearing brick masonry structure has steel compression bands and reinforcing bars on the sides that resist the outward forces of the firebrick arch.A layer of grout or concrete, followed by brick cap layer,a layer of sand,and then a layer of ash and sand sit on top the arch and provide insulation. Two steel doors with counterweighted operators provide access to the interior(Fig. 33),while a small porthole either provided access for the gas burner or allowed for a visual examination of the interior without allowing excess heat to escape.A complex system of 1.5-inch diameter pipes near the oven doors originally fed gas to heat the interior.Although significant elements of the pipe system are now missing, it can still pivot and move vertically within its frame. The internal exhaust vents open to a flue above the oven doors that would have traveled in a brick chimney through the upper floor to the exterior.A portion of the chimney still stands in the second floor but no longer extends to the ceiling. Character-defining Features Significant: • Brick oven • Freight elevator Contributing: • Brick walls Non-Contributing: • Shutter board paneling • Linoleum tiling 7 Fig.32:Brick oven, 2008. Fig. 33: Derail of the oven,2008. HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT■ 29 CAREY&CO.,INC. 9-�9 J Attachment 4 AUGUST 22,2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY PART II:ARCHITECTURAL EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS In the following section, Carey&Co. addresses specific requests outlined the City Council Resolution No. 9946 regarding the Chinatown Project and provides an additional recommendation. BLACKS'rONE HOTEL PRE-1913 "SWISS ITALIAN" FAI,ADE We recommend that the pre-1913 "Swiss Italian"facade at 984 Chorro Street does not need to be incorporated into new construction.This portion of the Blackstone Hotel facade does not retain its integrity within the context of the entire building as it represents only a small portion of the original facade, and the building itself has been substantially modified since its construction.As the 2006 DPR form states, "the quoins and windows are mere remnants of the facade that was present before the 1913 and 1926 alterations(emphasis added)."14 However,only the quoins appear to date before 1913.The double-hung windows match those on the c. 1926 facade and were likely replaced at that time.The building's current condition does not reflect the early history of the Quintana family or the early commercial development of downtown San Luis Obispo. BLAcmotv'E HOTEL c. 1926 FAgADE We concur with the City's determination that the Blackstone Hotel's c. 1926 facade does not need to be incorporated into new construction.The City's "Documentation of Historical Significance"outlining its significance for inclusion on the Master List of Historical Resources does not list the building for its Sreamline Moderne architecture.We concur that the facade lacks sufficient architectural significance to warrant rehabilitation, restoration,or incorporation into a new building. Similarly, City Council Resolution No. 9946 does not call out this section of the facade as a portion of the building's original features that should studied to determine if they can be preserved and/or incorporated into new construction as part of Mitigation Measure CR-5 in the final update for the project's EIR dated November 2007.15 Additionally, a Cultural Heritage Committee staff report dated October 22, 2007 stated in the findings that"consistent with Conservation&Open Space Element Policy 3.3.3 and Section D.3 of the City's Historical Preservation Guidelines,the Blackstone Hotel and Sauer Bakery buildings present potential health and safety risks that make demolition necessary, since other means of eliminating or reducing the risks to acceptable levels are infeasible.;'16 This statement is consistent with the Rehabilitation Feasibility Analysis that determined it may be difficult or infeasible to rehabilitate the building due to design,maintenance,and structural issues17 14 Applied EarrhWorks,Inc.,"State of California DPR Primary Record and Building,Structure,and Object Record for 984-986 Chorro,840842-844 Monterey"(November 15, 2006). Is AMEC Earth&Environmental,Inc., Final Update for the Environmental Impact Report for the Chinatown Proj- ect,EIR Case No.ER#69-05,SCH#2006111012,State Clearinghouse No. 2000041062, Prepared for the City of San Luis Obispo(November 2007),61. 16 City of San Luis Obispo,"Review of the proposed Chinatown mixed-use development project bordered by Chorro, Palm,Morro,and Monterey Streets in the CD-H-zone(ARC 69-05),Cultural Heritage Committee Staff Report"(22 October 2007),8. 17 AMEC Earth&Environmental,Inc.,Final Environmental Impact Report for the Chinatown Project,Volume I, EIR Case No.ER#69-05,SCH#2006111012,State Clearinghouse No. 2000041062,Prepared for the City of San Luis Obispo(September 2007),2-7. HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT■ 30 CAREY&CO., INC. Attachment 4 AUGUST 22, 2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY BiAcxsToNE HoTEI."AH Loves"BRICKS Regarding the incorporation of Ah Louis bricks found at the Blackstone Hotel into the new development,such as a landscaping feature,Carey and Co. recommends the following: 1)Consideration should be given to the number of extant bricks manufactured by Ah Louis that exist at other historic sites in San Luis Obispo. It has been documented that bricks manufactured by Ah Louis remain extant at several historic sites including the Ah Louis Store, the Sinsheimer Building, and the Carnegie Library(now the San Luis Obispo County Historical Society Museum). He manufactured bricks at his brickyard from around 1872 to 1910 and produced 800,000 bricks in 1896 alone. As these bricks likely remain ubiquitous in extant buildings, it is not necessary to preserve the specific bricks at the Blackstone Hotel. 2)The bricks may not be suitable for outdoor landscaping features.The bricks are common bricks,which are poorly fired and do not have a hard facing. In comparison to face bricks, which are weather-resistant and used for exterior cladding,these bricks are soft and are meant for interior walls or non-structural infill?Therefore,exterior use may cause further deterioration, thus the bricks should be sheltered from the elements. SAVER BAKERY FACADE Carey&Co.recommends that the Sauer Bakery facade does not need to be retained and incorporated into new construction.The existing Sauer Bakery building does not possess an adequate level of integrity from the period of significance to recommend the rehabilitation, restoration,or incorporation of the front building's existing facade into new construction.As stated above, little, if any,of the historically significant building fabric(including the c. 1930 windows) remains underneath the 1965 facade.According to the Secretary of Interior's Guidelines for the Treatment of Historic Properties,a building must retain its original fabric in order to be preserved, rehabilitated,or restored.19 18 Mark London,Masonry:How to Care for Old and Historic Brick and Stone(Washington,DC:The Preservation Press, 1988),60. 19 Kay D.Weeks,and Anne E.Grimmer,The Secretary of the Interior's Standards far the Treatment of Historic Prop- erties ropernes with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring and Reconstructing Historic Buildings(Washington, DC: U.S.Government Printing Office, 1995). HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT■ 31 CAREY&CO.,INC.. �j Attachment 4 AUGUST 22,2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY SAVER BAKERY OVEN` Regarding the structural feasibility of removing and reconstructing the bake oven from the Sauer Bakery building into new development, such as a plaza or an outdoor feature,Carey&Co. recommends that the oven be preserved in situ. Per the Preservation Feasibility Report prepared by Taylor&Syfan,a San Luis Obispo engineering consulting firm(Appendix A), keeping the oven in situ will preserve the historic material,while also requiring the least amount of intervention. It avoids potential damage that could occur during its relocation.As a standard preservation practice, the oven could be encapsulated in new construction.so that it remains as an artifact for future generations. Flexibility should be given to the site's future tenants as to whether or not the oven remains in public view.If the oven is encapsulated,the structure's envelope should be as visually distinct and unobtrusive as possible from the extant oven.2o Although the feasibility report states that the oven could theoretically,with extraordinary effort, be disassembled and reassembled,we do not recommend this treatment option.The Secretary of Interior's Guidelines for the Treatment of Historic Properties states that"distinctive materials,features, finishes,and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a property will be preserved.""The brick's craftsmanship and construction contribute to its integrity,and will be lost if disassembled.The precise placement of the bricks and the curve of the oven's interior arch could also be lost.Additionally,the mortar and grout/concrete slabs would need to be replaced. We also do not recommend that the oven be moved in one or more pieces.The feasibility report states that placing structural beams underneath the oven in order to move it could cause severe damage.Additionally,the integrity of the grout/concrete-slab supporting the firebrick wen could be damaged. Lastly, the oven's relocation in one or more pieces would be a momentous task considering the oven's complex structural system. If the oven is relocated,Carey&Co. recommends that it be enclosed in an interior space. Exposure to the elements would result in their rapid deterioration. 'James Marston Fitch, Historic Preservation:Curatorial Management of the Built World(Charlottesville,VA: University Press of Virginia, 1990),295. '`t Weeks and Grimmer,The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties,.5. HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT■ 32 CAREY&CO.,INC. S—Jot Attachment 4 AUGUST ll,2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY BIBLIOGRAPHY Ah Louis,vertical file. San Luis Obispo County Historical Society Research Room. AMEC Earth &Environmental, Inc. Final Environmental Impact Report for the Chinatown Project, Volume I, EIR Case No. ER#69-05,SCH#2006111012, State Clearinghouse No. 2000041062. Prepared for the City of San Luis Obispo,September 2007. AMSC Earth &Environmental, Inc.Appendices to Final Environmental Impact Report for the Chinatown Project,Volume 11, EIR Case No. ER#69-05,SCH #2006111012,State Clearinghouse No. 2000041062. Prepared for the City of San Luis Obispo,September 2007. AMEC Earth&Environmental, Inc. Final Update for the Environmental Impact Report for the Chinatown Project, EIR Case No. ER#69-05,SCH#2006111012,State Clearinghouse No. 2000041062.Prepared for the City of San Luis Obispo,November 2007. Angel,Myron. History of San Luis Obispo County, California:with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of its Prominent Men and Pioneers. Oakland, CA:Thompson&West, 1883. Reprint, Fresno, CA:Valley Publishers, 1979. Baer,Sandy. "San Luis Obispo Sesquicentennial Celebration-Business and Leadership."City of San Luis Obispo Sesquicentennial Celebration. http://v ww.slo l50.conVindexO4O6.php(accessed July 9, 2008). Blackburn, Daniel. "Chinese Remembered:Ah Louis Left a Huge Imprint on San Luis Obispo's Formative Years." New Times Magazine 17,no. 23 (16 January 2003)http://archive. newtimesslo.com/archive/2003-11-05/archives/cov_stories_2003/cov_01162003.html (accessed May 6, 2008). Blackstone Hotel, historic property file.City of San Luis Obispo, Community Development Department. City of San Luis Obispo. "A Resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo Making Findings,Adopting Statement of Overriding Considerations,and Certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report(EIR)with Update for the Chinatown Project,Application #69-05; 861 Palm Street and Adjacent Parcels."Resolution No. 9946(2007 Series). 18 December 2007. City of San Luis Obispo. Historic Preservation Program Guidelines.April 2008. http://www.ci.san-luis- obispo.c.us/communirydevelopment/download/Historical%20Preservation%2OProgram% 20Guidelines4-25-08.pdf(accessed May 6, 2008). City of San Luis Obispo. "Review of the proposed Chinatown mixed-use development project bordered by Chorro, Palm,Morro,and Monterey Streets in the C-D-H-zone(ARC 69-05), Cultural Heritage Committee Staff Report."22 October 2007. HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT 0 33 CAREY&CO.,INC. Attachment 4 AUGUST 22,2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY City of San Luis Obispo. "Historic Resources Inventory Form:Ah Louis Store." In Resolution No. 9852 (2006 Series)Approving the Historic Property Preservation Agreement between the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, State of California,and Dr. William Watson, Owner of a Designated Historic Resource at 800 Palm Street, in San Luis Obispo. 14 November 2006. hrrp://www.ci.san-luis-ohispo.c.us/cityclerk/minutes/2006/111406min/ r9852historicprop800palm.pdf(accessed July 23,2008). Fitch,James Marston Fitch. Historic Preservation: Curatorial Management of the Built World Charlottesville,VA: University Press of Virginia, 1990. Franks,Janet Penn. San Luis Obispo:A History in Architecture. Charleston,SC:Arcadia Publishing,2004. Hoy,William. "Ah Louis."Chinese Historical Society of America Bulletin(January 15, 1966): 11-14. London,Mark.Masonry: How to Care for Old and Historic Brick and Stone.Washington, DC:The Preservation Press, 1988. McKee, Harley J. Introduction to Early American Masonry:Stone, Brick, Mortar and Plaster.Washington, DC:The Preservation Press, 1973. Mosier,Dan. "Ah Louis." In California Bricks. http://www.calbricks.netfirms.com/brick.ahlouis. html(accessed May 6, 2008). Nicholson, Loren. Rails Across the Ranchos: San Luis Obispo, CA: California Heritage Publishing Associates, 1993. Quintana Family,vertical file.San Luis Obispo County Historical Society Research Room. Rawson,Mark,AIA. "Rehabilitation Feasibility Analysis, Blackstone Hotel 984-986 Monterey Street, Sauer Bakery Building 848 Monterey Street."San Luis Obispo. 29 October 2007. Rivera, Don. Letter to Erica Schultz. 11 July 2008. Sauer Bakery, historic property file. City of San Luis Obispo, Community Development Department. Slaton, Deborah. Preservation Brief 43: The Preparation and Use of Historic Structures Reports. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office, 2005. http://www.nps.gov/history/ hps/tps/briefs/brief43.htm(accessed July 9, 2008). State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, Office of Historic Preservation. Instructions for Recording Historical Resources. March 1995.hrtp://ohp.parks.c.gov/pages/1054/files/ manual95.pdf(accessed May 6, 2008). State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, Office of Historic Preservation. Five Views: An Ethnic Historic Site Survey for California. December 1988.http://www.nps.gov/history/ history/online_books/5views/5views.htm(accessed May 6, 2008). HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT■ 34 CAREY&CO.,INC. 3�y Attachment 4 AUGUST 22,2008 BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY U.S. Department of the Interior,National Park Service. How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Forms, National Register Bulletin 16A.Washington, DC:U. S.Government Printing Office, 1997. U. S. Department of the Interior,National Park Service. How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation, National Register Bullerin.Washington,DC: U.S.Government Printing Office, 1997. Tyler&Syfan. Sauer Bakery Brick Oven Preservation Feasibility Report.July 28, 2008. Weeks, Kay D., and Anne E. Grimmer. The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring and Reconstructing Historic Buildings.Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1995. Wong, Henry Kwock. Gum Sahn Yun(Gold Mountain Men).San Francisco: Fong Brothers, 1987. HISTORIC ANALYSIS REPORT e 35 CAREY&CO., INC. 3-ss I Attachment 4 APPENDIX A STRUCTURAL ENGINEER'S REPORT Attachment 4 ISan Luis Obispo Los Angeles 684 Clarion Court 1276 E. Colorado Blvd. © I SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401 Suite 200 (805)547.2000 PASADENA, CA 91106 (800)579.3881 (626)793.7438 (805)547.2001 fax (626)793.7439 fax PRESERVATION FEASIBILITY REPORT The brick oven of the old Sauer Bakery on Monterey Street in San Luis Obispo, California is located in the first-floor of the building, oriented with the front of the oven pointing towards the Southwest and the rear of the oven pointing towards the Northeast. A stairwell rises up along the 'left' side of the oven structure to the second-floor. To the 'right' and the 'front'of the oven are open rooms of the first- floor. The 'rear' of the oven approximately coincides with the Northeast side of the building. Wood joists of the second-floor framing span above the oven, running along its axis from. 'front' to 'back.' The baking space of the oven is surrounded by an arched brick ceiling above and brick walls on each side. An iron door front unit was integrated with bricks during construction to create the front access assembly and front wall. The plan dimensions of the oven structure are approximately 14 feet wide by 17 feet deep. The oven structure would have been built in place, with the perimeter foundation of the brick walls constructed first. The perimeter brick walls would have been built up to at least an elevation to allow soil to be backfilled for support of the oven baking surface, with a concrete/grout layer poured directly over the soil or perhaps over a layer of brick over the soil. Firebrick without mortar was then laid down for the baking surface. A shoring system would have been temporarily installed on top of the baking surface in order to construct the arched brick ceiling. Concrete/grout would have been poured above the brick arch and a capping layer of brick placed over the concrete/grout. In each direction, within the concrete/grout layers, both above and below the oven space, tension rods run through, anchored on each side to steel channels. These serve as post-tensioned rods to allow the concrete/grout layer to 'span' across the oven space, both above and below. A layer of sand was placed above the top layer of bricks, likely as additional thermal mass and insulation for the oven. A layer of what appears to be ash was then placed above the layer of sand, perhaps as an insulator. The perimeter brick walls extend up to the top of the ash layer, with the brick wall at the front of the oven extending up higher to support the wood floor framing. (See the drawing of the transverse section through the oven structure, and photos, following.) Preservation of the brick oven may present several different options, but each with varying feasibilities, costs, resulting integrity of the oven structure, affect on historic character, and future uses of the site.. Preservation options that have been discussed are: (a) leave and preserve the oven in place; (b) move the entire oven structure as a whole to another site; (c) partially dismantle the oven structure, move to another site, and reconstruct; or(d) completely dismantle the oven structure brick by brick, move to another site, and reconstruct. SAUER BAKERY BRICK OVEN JULY 30,2008 PRESERVATION FEASIBILITY REPORT PAGE 1 OF 6 ,3-,..T7 Attachment 4 1111 San Luis Obispo Los Angeles 684 Clarion Court 1276 E. Colorado Blvd. 0: SAN LUIS OBICA 93401 Suite 2001(1J\, IIIJIL'WII(,,n1Jll (805)547.20000 PASADENitN A, CA 91106 (800)579:3881 (626)793.7438 (805)547.2001 fax (626)793.7439 fax Based on the construction of this oven structure, it is our opinion that leaving the oven in place is the best option. This particular structure is unique in several ways. Most of it is unreinforced clay-brick masonry, relatively compact, and essentially a 'subterranean' structure on two sides. Options other than leaving it in place result in a number of significant issues and complications. Moving the oven as a whole presents several problems. Typically steel beams would be installed under a structure, spaced along its length. This particular oven structure was constructed over soil, so there is not a void space in which steel beams can be conveniently inserted. All sides of the oven would need to be excavated to expose the entire structure. Portions of the 'left' and 'right' sides of the brick wall would need to be opened up and steel beams pushed through the soil. First of all, removing portions of the sides of the brick walls would affect the integrity of the unreinforced brick. The process of placing these steel beams could then cause damage to the structure since they would need to be 'driven' in through the soil, possibly creating detrimental heave and/or vibration. Additionally, detailing of the actual construction of the concrete/grout layer below the oven is speculation, therefore a conservative approach would need to be taken for how many support beams would be needed along the length of the oven. As soil is displaced in order to install support beams, the integrity of the slab under the cooking surface would be unknown. This structure with post-tensioned 'slabs' both above and below the oven space, anchored with channels on unreinforced brick, is sitting in place as a single unit, in a condition with balanced tension and compression elements. If a portion of this unit becomes damaged in an attempt to move it, then that could initiate progressive failure into other portions of the structure. While we feel that it is physically possible to move the whole oven, it would be with significant difficulty, cost, and potential damage to the structure. The amount of potential damage could be decreased incrementally, however it would likely be coupled with incremental exponential increases in cost. The brick oven structure is not like a raised-floor building (whether a raised-floor in a brick building, wood building, or otherwise); rather it has a firebrick 'floor' supported on a concrete/grout layer that is soil-supported. Even if the structure were lifted and moved, the final placement upon a new permanent foundation system would create another issue. The system of support beams may need to remain in place permanently in order to continue to provide support of the firebrick 'floor,' otherwise another support system would need to be installed prior to or simultaneously with the removal of the temporary steel beam system. While it may still be in the realm of what is possible to move this structure, we feel that the overall task would be a momentous and costly undertaking. SAUER BAKERY BRICK OVEN JULY 30, 2008 PRESERVATION FEASIBILITY REPORT PAGE 2 OF 6 Sr Attachment 4 ISan Luis Obispo Los Angeles 684 Clarion Court 1276 E. Colorado Blvd. ® �(1(y� SAN LUI7.2000P0,CA 93401 Suite 200 \\�, ��Il��ppppJJ��lllllJ,`'1.JII (805)547.2000 PASADENA, CA 91106 (800)579.3881 (626)793.7438 (805)547.2001 fax (626)793:7439 fax Partially dismantling the oven structure, moving, and reconstructing does not appear to be a feasible option given the nature of its construction. The concrete/grout 'structural slabs' above and below the oven utilize post-tensioned rods, anchored with steel channels bearing against the sides of the perimeter brick walls. Partial dismantling would require that the ceiling structure of two layers of brick sandwiching the concrete/grout layer be cut away from the lower portion, adequately supported, and moved; then the lower portion —the cooking surface and below—would be moved separately, however the same issues as with moving the oven as a whole come into play. Then given the amount of work to put to dismantled portions back together and adequately rejoin them, we feel that this option would be as much, if not more, of a momentous and costly undertaking as moving the structure as a whole. Complete dismantling, brick by brick, and reconstruction is in our opinion more feasible from a structural perspective than moving the brick oven structure as a whole or in large portions. Nevertheless, given that it was built with unreinforced masonry walls and an archaic post-tensioning system, this option still has significant cost and feasibility implications. The bricks would be dismantled, original mortar removed, each brick labeled one-by-one, and then moved to a new location. Upon reconstruction, the mortaring must be redone (to current standards/techniques). The concrete/grout slabs above and below must be repoured, however upon reconstruction, additional reinforcing would likely be needed to help strengthen the structure to provide adequate structural integrity and safety. Upon reconstruction of the brick walls, reinforcement should be provided to provide adequate integrity and life-safety of the structure for future use. While this option of complete dismantling and reconstruction may be possible and structurally feasible, it may present even greater issues than the other options from a historic fabric and craftsmanship perspective. From a structural perspective, we feel that the most feasible option is to leave the oven in place. SAUER BAKERY BRICK OVEN JULY 30,.2008 PRESERVATION FEASIBILITY REPORT PAGE 3 OF 6 s9 Attachment 4 ISan Luis Obispo Los Angeles 684 Clarion Court 1276 E. Colorado Blvd. SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401 Suite 200 (805)547.2000 PASADENA, CA 91106 J UUU (800)579.3881 (626)793.7438 (805)547.2001 fax (626)793.7439 fax --1X DIAGONAL SHEATHING OVER --- FLOOR FRAMING -- 1X STRAIGHT SHEATHING ABOVE OVENABOVE OVEN �- ---------------------- -------------- - --------------- •--_jT-----ET----IYf----IT----IT----�T--- '[T--- If--- T ---If----If----If----TT-- Li Li Li Li Li L; Lt Li Li Li Li Lt Li BRICK CAP LAYER LAYER OF'ASH' GROUT/CONCRETE LAYER OF SAND AF • TENSION RODS EACH-WAY STEEL FIREBRICK STEEL CHANNEL LAYERS CHANNEL HIII III III III 111111111 TENSION RODS EACH-WAY ROUT/CONCRETE BRICK WALLFLOOR BRICK WALL ® SLAB rim SCHEMATIC TRANSVERSE SECTION SAUER BAKERY OVEN SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA ASBUILT CONDITIONSARE ASSUMED AND/OR EMAMTED. DO NOT SCALE. SAUER BAKERY BRICK OVEN JULY 30, 2008 PRESERVATION FEASIBILITY REPORT PAGE 4 OF 6 3 -66 Attachment 4 San is bispo 684 Clarono Court 1276 E. E. Coli I bWTIorado Blvd. SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401 Suite 200 (805)547.2000 PASADENA, CA 91106 (800)579.3881 (626)793.7438 MMMMMTE (805)547.2001 fax (626)793.7439 fax PHOTO 1: VIEW FROM ABOVE FLOOR FRAMING &LAYER OF `ASH' ABOVE OVEN fti 11 l PHOTO 2: VIEW FROM `RIGHT' SIDE BRICK WALL& STEEL CHANNELS SAUER BAKERY BRICK OVEN JULY 30, 2008 PRESERVATION FEASIBILITY REPORT PAGE 5 OF 6l �36 Attachment 4 ObispoSan-Luis 684 Clarionnn Couurt 1276 Angeles Blvd. SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401 Suite 200 s \,U/ ���'�uuppBBJJJ��II�I,WW�1�1 (805)547.2000 PASADENA, CA 91106 (800)579.3881 (626)793.7438 (805)547.2001 fax (626)793.7439 fax J / � yr i PHOTO 3: VIEW FROM LEFT-FRONT FRONT OF OVEN \�Zs�. �"ri �>--i s��✓��}i �'���y., " _lam pF C j� '�ti _..-�i ��yf Yi� _ `�'!.!,�U�js ±o� �`r:.•sC o r- CV PHOTO 4: VIEW FROM FRONT INTERIOR OF OVEN SAUER BAKERY BRICK OVEN JULY 30,2008 PRESERVATION FEASIBILITY REPORT PAGE 6 OF 6 3�a a Attachment 4 APPENDIX B CITY HISTORIC PROPERTY FILES, BLACKSTONE HOTEL AND SAUER BAKERY 3 -l3 Attachment 4 State of California - The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARRS AND RECREATION OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY mIENTIFICATiON AND LOCATION cy:::S:a .:.: i;'y':.::Nw'Y;j::t.. ',•'r, :.::.:,,.ff'. 1.ffletuula name: Mack no of Amhex Hilted Earepean 2.Common or marent name: Blackstone 3.Number&coast: 840 Monterey Qty: San Lula Obispo Vicinity otdy: Eli: 93401 County: Sen Luis Obispo 4.UTM zone: A B C D 5.Quad map No.USGS 8612O-C8-Tf-024 Assessor's Parcel No.: 002-418-008 Other: DESQGPTiON G.Property category:Structure [If district number of documented resources] '7.Physical Appearance: Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the property,including condition,boundaries, related features.surroundings.and Of appropriate)architectural style. The ground floor is occupied by realty offices and four separate retell stores. The second and third floors are and have been vacant for approximately 40 years,with some rooms being used by the property owner for storage.The exterior facade Is stucco,with several large,simple double hung sash windows uniformly placed along the entire second and third story elevations of Chorro and Monterey streets. Distinctive'porthole windows remain on the ground floor on Chorm Street from the original'Quintana Block'building. Ground floor storefronts and architectural detalling have been highly modified from the original building. The former Blackstone Hotel consists of three structures which have been integrated over the years. The structure at the comer of Monterey and Chorro Streets,originally constructed In 1878 and called the'Oubdane Block',was built on the a site of the former Quintana Adobe.The•Quintana Block"building facade was remodelled in 1913 when Monterey Street ffotmeriy State Routs 1)was realigned. In 1921,City Building Permit records indicate that a third awry was added. At that time,the comm of the building facing Monterey and Chem)street was rounded in the deco style of the period and acquired a stucco finish. The facade that was added, with only a few minor changes.still erdats today. Its style is that of the'Art Deco'period,with a strong rounded curve on the building comer at Monterey and Chorro Stream,a smooth stucco finish,a strong,low horlmrted Em orrgr!>asis,and araMtectu, ornamentation Codted to a narrow,raised band below the windows, continuous at the upper level. Recent engineering studies have confinned that the building is constructed of unrei dorsad masonry and Is structural unsound.It needs retrofitting to survive even a moderate earthquake. Work recommended by the study would allow the building to witstsnd a 0.0 magnitude earthquake.Structural problems In the Monterey Street facade.interior hearing walls-arid mall/watl connections pose the major threats to the imogdty of we mostly vacant historic stntoture. The Interiors of the upper floors have deteriorated due to weathering and look of maintenance. Water damage he prevalent tumughhout the upper floors now roof drain locators and exterior windows are broken cr in disrepair. Rosie,catlings,and Interior walls are wood framed,and built up using the lath and piaster method. All of the former hotel rooms have gas outlets for lighting mid space heating,and transom windows for verr1fle8on to hallways. Some Interior rooms have skylights or windows to a light well instead of exterior windows. There Is also a large atrium light shaft In the center of the second and third floors. Interior woodwork Is of the 19208 Arts and Crafts era with solid wood paneled doors and decorative door hardware. Adjacent buNngB include the historic Sinsheimer building across the street,which has a oast Iron columned facade.and Muzlo'e Store,located nearby at 888 Monterey Stoat,which has undergone only minimal interior and exterior architectural changes since Its construction In the late 18009. On Chorro Street,just northwest of the badlding is the Sauer • Attachment 4 Page 2 Watoricel Resources Inventory Adobe,a registered historic landmark;and directly across Cicrro to the north west Is the Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolose built In 1776,and founded by Fr.Jurdpero Serra,State Hlatorio Landmark No.825. Adjacent to the Mission Is a pedestrian corridor and greenbelt which follows San Luis Creek and includes a large public plana for civic events. 8. tri mom agency: City of San Luis Obispo.Community Devalopmant Department S. Ower&address: Coull,Thomas E TRE UAL 560 Oakridge San Lute Obispo,CA 98401-1028 10.Type at ownership: Private 11.Present uaec Offices and retall stores 12.Zoning:C-C.H (Central Corn erdat,Material 18.Threats: The bullding Is constructed of unrelrdoroed masonry and will be subject to local and state low correction of seismic hazards. *Attach photo envelope here Put address and photo date on rear of photo Send a copy of this form to:State Office of Historic Preservation, P.O.Box 942896, Sacramento,CA 94290- 0001 Complete these"tome for historic preservation compliance projecto under Section 106(86 CFR 800). Ali items must be completed for historical resources survey Information. DPR 523(Rev.6/90) 3lQ s } I I: • . 1 a•: I:tt .I I •. „ • r: . I •.r r r '7t"�Y.d{v '. t �` 41n g .t {f, i •+ 'y`� b4 X w '•I., .� , T �y.l^j t 1. t7{.. 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Attachment 4 Page 3 Historical Resources Inventory HISTORICAL INFORMATION •14.Construction dato(si: 1878 original location: Daft mowed: 15.Alterations 8:dote: circa 19201x, 18.Architect:R.E.Osgood Builder.R.E.Osgood 17.I iaWle allSatm (with masher from Gat). 02-Single Family Property 03—Multiple Family Property 04—Hotel 08—Commercial Building 1-3 stories 14—Government Bddhm SIGNIFICANCE AND EVALUATION 18. Cortind for evaluation: Theme:Early Commercial Development Area:Downtown San Luis Obispo Period:t874.1950's Property type:Retail Stores and Hotels Historical Context The history of the Blackstone Hatel begins with the arrival of Francisco Estevan Quintana to San Luis Obispo County from Now Merdoo in 1843. In time,the Quintana fondly acquired some of the finest Improved property in San Luis Obispo, as mentioned in Myron Angel's'History of San Lula Oblepo'. In 1853 there were only a handful of residences in San Luis Obispo,moody located around the Mission. At this time,Francisco Quintana owned an adobe house directly across the street on the north comer of Monterey and Chorro streets In downtown San Luis Obispo. The adobe was also used as a general store. Around 1874,construction began on a new Quintana Store. In July 1875,an article in the Tribune mentions that bricks were being manufactured for the new Quintana Store. By 1876,in SLO'x centennial year,the Quintana store was complete and listed among the town's mora notable features,according to an article from the Tribune of that year,as quoted by Myron Angel. Construction of the new store was probably overseen by Pedro Quintana,since Francisco was busy with the business of etock.raising. In 1880,Francisco Quintana died at the age of 80,and the business was taken over by Pedro Quintana,Francisco's eldest eon. By 1888,the Sanborn Map shows that the Quit Store and property were used as a General Store,Telegraph Office, and Poet Office. In 1891,ads in the local Tribune newspaper referred to the store as 'The White Mouse',semng general merchandise,fabric,and bulk goods. Pedro's sorts,Juan and Joaquin,took over their fatheee inventory of merchandise In 1898. In 1903,the property was still being used as a general store,with a dwelling,rooms,and of .ces on the second floor. In 1904,the store was leased to Darted.R'rghotd,and Godonl,with law offices on the second floor. In 1914 the store was still being referred to as'The Wldte House',and sold'ateples and fancy groceries,fruits and vegetables.and bakery goods," as indicated In a Tribune ad of that year. TogneaiN and Righatti were the proprietors at this time. As early as 1912,the City directory showed'tundshed roams'for rent at the White House. In 1913.the building's Monterey Street facade was moved back and altered.probably to accommodate realignment of Monterey Street Street work was completed in 1918,and by 1921,a third floor had been added and the entire building remodeled in a new erahiteaural style. The fomtsr brick facade was'modernized" with a smooth stucco ex dor wall finish, reflecting the Art Deco design Influences,with a prominent rounded building comer at the intersection of Monterey and Charro streets. At this tiros,the bulding's new name was the•Annex Hotel European• By 19213,the Sanborn Map Identifies the building for the first time as the'Blackstone Hotel",Gating hotel rooms,a lobby,and an office. The name seemed to undergo various transitions,as a circa 1931 photo shows slam with both the "Blookstone Hotel European'and the'Motel Blackatone.• In 1948,the property was cold our of the Quintana family by M.T.Quintana and Phlomxna Quintana to Steve and Stale Zegar. The Oulmans's owned the property since 1843,over 100 years. By the.mid-1950s,the hotelwas In disrepair and the upper floors unoccupied. In 1968, the downstairs hotel lobby was converted to offices and lasso to Crocker Anglo Bank until 1963,when the bank was remodeled Into stores. In 1973,the downstairs was remodeled into a restaurant and in 1975,into a bar and restaurant In 1984,Tom Coull Realty occupied the largest ground floor tonarit space,along with various other amell retail stores. For newly one-half a century the upper floors remain vacant,In disrepair and structurally Page 4 Attachment 4 Historical Resources Inventory unsound. •19.The history of the Blackstone Hotel was derived from various sources including:Myron Angel's"History of San Luis Obispo",the County Historical Museums'Photo Archives,the San Luis Obispo Public Library,the old Sen Luis ObiapoTribune, City Sanborn Maps,and the Sen Lute Obispo County Recorder's office.The following Is a chronological On of the various documents that have been reseerofred end their histodcal significance in the outline of the building teat is historically referred to as the 08lackstone Hater: EXHIBIT A:The history of Francisco Estevan Quintana and Pedro Quintana..Source:Myron Angel's•History of San Luis Obispo•. Francisco Quintana first arrived in Sen Lute Obispo County In 1845 where he was one of the early settlers and owned some of the finest Improved property In the city of San Luis Obispo.His eon,Pedro Quintana, was bom In 1833 and inherited No father's properties. EXHIBIT 1: Myron Angels,•Towne and LooeHties",'History of San Luis Obiepo".The property was first mentioned in Hon. Wafter MurrWo account in Septwtrher, 1870,of tre program of the town in 1853;"The house a*Wng,at the comer of Chorro and Monterey Sir so At this time,ln October of 1863,the dimensions of the town were very findted with just e handful of raidenca wdeting. EXHIBIT 2: Map from the County Historical Museum,Pre-1874,Circa1853.According to the deacripton of Waher Murrey in Previous exhibit,the owners of adjacent propardes hated indicates that this map dates from altos 1853 and shows the Quintana property as one of the earlieat residences In town.It edge indicates that the stmature was originally adobe and was also used as a store. EXHIBIT 3: Senbom Map, 1874.Shows outline or shag of original adobe structure.There Is no reference to use as Hated on adjacent structures.Could possibly be in Owed on.vacant,or In construction at this time. EXHIBIT 4: San Luis Obispo Tribune,July 3,1876."Mr.R.E.Osgood,architect and builder,has commenced the manufacture of brick for the Qadrtterha Store.'He was to introduce the We that was fast to become universal In the state,its dimensions were 81/2 inches long,4 Inches wide,and 2112 inches thick.They were reported to be far superior In strength and cat compered to the old brick style. EXHIBIT 6: 1878,History of San Luis Obispo by Myron Angel.The condition of San Luis Obispo in he then centennial year Rate among Its more notable faetores;'"Qulnuma'e store,adjoining the Goldtree block." EXHIBIT 6: Sanbom Map 1886.Shows structure as a General Store,Telegraph and Office..A Past Office Is also shown on the Quintana property adjoining the general store. EXHIBIT 7: Photo,Gras 1888-1890.Shows facade of sto.ofron The buildings'signage shows it as the•Quintana Black, Pointed onto the face and it also has a separate sign,"Pedro QuiMmo"across the awnings. EXHIBIT 8: Photo, Circe 1880's..Shows the side elevation of the Quintana Block building from Charm attest with the Mission In the foreground. EXHIBIT 9: SLO Tribune,September, 1891.Ad in the newspaper referred to"The White House"as having a We on"eaten" fabric at 26 cents per yard. EXHIBIT 10: SLO Tribune,March 9,1898.Article In newspaper about the White House.A legal advertisement saying that Mr. Pedro Quintana gold his stock of merchandise to No sone,Juan and Joaquin.It was to let"persona"who were Indebted to the farmer know whet was happening. EXHiBIT 11: 1897 Plat Book,SLO Caumy.Shows tracing of property Tines and owners at that time. EXHIBIT 12: Sanborn Map, 1903.Shows property as General Merchandise,Confection, a dwelling,and rooms and offices on 2nd floor. EXHIBIT 13: Photo,SLO pre Dept Souvenir Book, 1904.Photo shows comer of Monterey and Chorro Streets as property of Pedro Quintana. Its sign across the top of the building soya,"Doned.Righatil&Qodonr and also shows low offices on the second floor. EXHIBIT 14: Photo,Aerial view,elms 1904. EXHIBIT 15: SLO Tribuns,September 3,1914.Advertisement for"Tire White House"to try their Bakery Goode.Tognauini&Nghetti,proprietors. 6doblt 16: SLO Tribune,September 12, 1914.Advertisement for•The White House•m selling"uteple and fancy grocorieg, fruits and vegetables.and bakery goods."Tognazzini&Righetd,proprietors. EXHIBIT 17: Photo,circa 1914.Shows New of Monterey street with the White Mouse in the distance.Signage shows 2-� 9 Historical Resources Inventory Attachment 4 Page 5 'Tognezzini&Righotd*across the tap and'The White House'below.It also has a sign atone the street showing,'rooms•.It first appeared in the city directories in 1912 under the nerve White House,furnished rooms,so that would coincide with this photo. EXHIBIT 18: Photo,airs 1918.1920.Shows view of newly altered facade with a sign reading;'Annex HOTEL European% There's a Fourth of July parade along Monterey street.Monterey street was widened In 1918 and the facade was moved back and altered after the date to the Art Deco style. EXHIBIT 19: Sanborn Map, 1928.Shows property as the'Blackstone Hotel'and as having hotel rooms,hotel office and lobby. EXHIBIT 20: Photo,alma 1931.Shows renovated facade with a sign on the street Indicating Hotel Blackstone and a sign above as the'Blackstone Hotel European•. EXHIBIT 21: Memorandum of Agreement, 1946.A contract between M.T.Quintana and Philomena Quintana,the sellers,to Steve lager and Stella Zeger,the buyers,The Quintana property is said out of the family which has owned It since around 1843,over one hundred years. EXHIBIT 22: Latter,SLO County Library, 1981.The city librarian,Patricia J.Clark's letter to Mary Louise Lynott,professor of business at Long Beach qty College outlining the then known history of the Blackstone Hotel.The Crocker Anglo Bank leased the street floor area from 1959 until at least 1961,the time of this letter.The upstairs hotel rooms or roaming house rooms had also not been In use for several years.'Rooming house rooms"refers to hotel rooms that are forded out as apartments or living ares. EXHIBIT 22A: Letter, 1981.Correspondence between Mary Lynott and the city librarian. EXHIBIT 228: Letter, 1981.Correspondence between Patricia dark and Mary Lyrutt. EXHIBIT 23: qty Zoning Map, 1989.Showa property use as Tom Coup Realty and as a costume shop. EXHIBIT 24: Land Use Inventory, Permit History Data-City of San Lute Obispo,from 1952-1990.Outline of permit uses. 20.Sources: Myron Angel Sanborn Maps,SLO qty v Photo Archives,SLO County Historical Museum SLO County Recorders Office NAM SLO Tribune.The Daly 5�. WlW�ar TognazziN Telegram ,O O y,�- O O mer ':• SLO County Library SLO City Planning Department 21.Apptisbla National Register criteria: 22.Other raoogrdtlmc O �' rl Q State Landmark No.Of applicable) 23.Evaluator Jeff Hook Date of evaluation:2/21/96 24.Survey type:Project Related if 25.Survey nears: Blackstone Hotel Historic Survey O °29.Year form prepared: 1995 O By: Kristie Thomas Organization: City of Sen Luis Obispo O ` & Cultural Heritage Committee e . % Address: 990 Palm Street City&Zip: San Luis Obispo.CA 93401-3249 o Phone: (805)781-7176 , ' State of California—The Rewe ^s Agency l?r. No. Attachment 4 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS ANC ;REATION HAGS_ HAER NR _ SHL Loc_ UTM: A B HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY C D IDENTIFICATION 1. Common name: Celestial Fantasies 2. Historic name: 3. Street or rural address: 984 Chorro Street cit% San Luis Obispo Zip 93401 County San Luis Obispo 4. Parcel number. 02-416-07 S. Present Owner: F. Castro Address: 978 Chorro Street city San Luis Obispo Zip 93401 Ownership is:Public Private X 6. Present Use: Commercial Original use: DESCRIPTION 7a. Architectural style: 7b. Briefly describe the present physical description of the site or structure and describe any major alterations from its original condition: r, 8. Construction date: Estimated 1905 Factual + — — 9. Architect Unknown r 10. Builder Unknown 11. Approx.proV size (in feet)23 Frontage yy De q23 1 orapprox. acreage 1 12. Date(s)of enclosed photograph(s) October 1982 DIOR 523(Rev.4/79) 3 -71 Attachment 4 13. Condition: Excellent _Good Fairer Deteriorated _ No longer in existence 14. Alterations: Ma i or alterati ons to the entire facade 15. Surroundings: (Check more than one if necessary) Open land ._.Scattered buildings_Densely built-up Residential_Industrial _Commercial X Other: Parking lot 16. Threats to site: None known JLPrivate development_ Zoning_ Vandalism Public Works project _ Other: 17. Is the structure: On its original site? X Movedl Unknown? 18. Related features: SIGNIFICANCE 19. Briefly state historical and/or architectural importance(include dates,events,and persons associated with the site.) Locational sketch map (draw and label site and surrounding streets,roads,and prominent landmarks): 20. Main theme of the historic resource: (If more than one is NORTH checked,number in order of importance.) Architecture X Arts& Leisure Economic/Industrial—Exploration/Settlement Government Military Religion Social/Education 21. Sources(List books,documents,surveys,personal interviews and their dates). 22. Date form prepared 3-7-83 By(name) Jeff Roche Organization Cal Poly, S.Z.O.. Address: City San u s spo Zip Phone: 544-5608 3 -7. Attachment 4 7 s 34oia+ s c,%.rEc spy Atat fry OY AsW MA&Cw . /W ZOT IWa. aA#?�VA& 3 Aftftw AWWL 4waaws wff* ,9mote W4iry cs . 7W 3&0 /wccaz 4�io' Z 4&44e AMO rwrr ivi~s was Sr, 040 UOs,U4 . A A*P-"4L 4%U HOE ^c.9 W dCCt^x AUrjo&W T.W ZAV AjoV 3A ri vsv fg*w Stmft.E. h� � Attachment 4 984 Chorro: This industrial style building has a flat roof. The upper two residential floors 984 Chorro: This industrial style building has have small one-over-one sash windows. There is a flat roof. The upper two residential floors a coMMercial business on the first floor. have small onerover-one sash windows. There is Downtown District - 6 a commercial business on the first floor. Downtown District - 6 Spr 30 2008 3:35PM City of San Luis Obispo 781-7539 p. 1 Attachment 4 DOCUMENTATION OF HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE The purpose of this evaluation sheens to document the ieasons xby properties recommmded. for inclusion an to Sart Luis Obispo Master List of Mst Tical Resources are in fact tl A01iwlty significant. Sped$o criteria for `National Re&W mon° should be identified fuer all reoom marded type r#4 properties. Propetty Addmsm 840 Moaterby Std Dost-H°Fax Now 7871 D= .1 tam w Property Use: Col cow °o Perone r e Reeoummended Numeric Banking;4 Fox 0 e ARCt�TECrURAL FACTORS: 1.-Style: Is the structure an excellent example of a dis iactive architectural style? (An excellent example is a building where the style has not been altered by the introduction of conflicting atCbitectutal elements.) Yes X No XJ the structure an example of an architectural style seldom seen in San Luis Obispo? — Yes XNo Z. Design: Does the saucture have significant aesthetic appeal because of dernonstrated c raftsmmzhip, use of detailing and execution of style? _Yea,K_ No Does the structure iaoorpowle unique deems or a=bimcRural features seldom seen in San Luis Obispo? , Yes X NO Was the shucture designed by a master architect,such as Frank Lloyd Wright? Yes —X— No (if yes, name person ). 3. SApWieanoe of Building Diner' Was the structure deaigned.by a person who made sigmfic ant contributions to the state or region such as Julia Morgan? Other local buildings in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and San Luis Obispo. _ Yes X_ No (If yes, name person ) J �� Rpr 30 2008 3: 35PM Citiy of San Luis Obispo 781-7-49 p.2 Attachment 4 Documentation of Historical Significance Page 2 Was the structure designed by an aWbitect who, in terms of etaRsmansbip, made significant cuatrfttions to Sas Luis Obispo? — Yes X._ No (If yes, name person .) Was the structure designed by a "pioneer' architect in the city, or county? _ Yes —X_ No (If yes, name person.,.) 4. Landmarks Does the sWxgue have a symbolic importance to the community or is it a notable community - or bo hood hndmAM aeigit x_Yes _No The buUdm' g as one of the City's oldest rmab tg cwmaercial btdldings, having undergone muners atrhiieettrral chastges. HISTORICAL FACTORS: 1. Resides or Tenants Was the structure 0=4ded by a significant community leader —eg. mayor or congressman? _ YesxNo Was the strudrue occupied by a community or public servant who made early, unique or ottstan ,tinc6i�etc►hiiportapt local afia w ..�_ Yes _No (If yes, name person: Don Francisco Sstevan Quintana, Pedro Quintana,) Don Finiroiw Estevan 0&zMw was a wrll btmm and respected Sat Lits Obispo busbwmmmt. snitcher and cwwntowy leader dwing the Qty's early development.fotlowmg CaVonda's st uhood.. Was the su—ture..oeatp by a person wilt'fame or outstanding recognition at the local, restonmy, or national letirei7 X Yes _No (If yes, name person: Don Francisco Fstevan Quintana.) Wasthe.structure-oc c*ed hy.a parson or persons (eg, families) that made important - cant dbutoas t-o the communiw I Hpr 30 2008 3:35PM Cl% _ OF San Luis Obispo 781,7439 p.3 ' Attachment 4 Docannentation of Historical significance Dago 3 _2L_ Yes _No (If yes, name peasou(s): Qumintana Family). ewndslad ofP t&%Ppotmerr and ru nchea Lt Sm Luys Obbpo's WAX:the Structare,00cupied.by a basineas.or Public-8gumcy that made significant contributions td-'"Ztistoacal develt of tho ... X_ Yea _ No (If yes,identt business: Pbtrt t91ce. Megroph and e�lce 2. Historical Events Was the structure or site involved in a landmark, famous, or t"uso-of-its-kind event? _ Yes_2L_ NO Did the structure or sift make unique or interesting obars), tions to the history of fire city (eB. the Chinese-American cultural activities)? Yes $_ No 3. Historical Conant Was Me str} hrc ic _duv cdy associated with early. first, or major patterns of local history (eg. tha`t�uni3:i�setmj? _x Yes _No Zooateed acrossJ%M she Old Mission, the.Qubuww Stnrie was closely assoclaned with rhe cOlmnerrial growth of&Fw doti ntmm around the AdXcdon, and cure of the earliest docwnesued nwhfemew In tilte downtown area., Was the st nAabi a dit+ectly associated with secondary patterns of local history? — Yes _X_No Does the stricture occupy its onZinal site? x 'Yes _ No NATIONAL XECwMTER C UTERJA The following criteria should be used to evaluate strucbaw gad sites recommended as Type Docarnentatum or kustoncal gttirncance Page 4 S4 properties — those potentially eligible for the Naft=21 R,e8iner of Mgtorical Places. A. The property is associated with eve=ns that have made a significant eonbibutiion to the bread patterns of our history. B. Mre property 9s assoalabed with the lives of persans signf k ant is our Past- (applies to the Imams a Hotel) C. The property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of c0nmuction, or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may inn4 individual disoinc ion. D. The Property has yielded, or soy be ry car b1st _ Ii>uwto yield, hoformation important it aT• (applies to tine Hlacj®totue+Hotel) ter.No. 1 _ State of California—The Res 'uA9e^n' _ HAER NR SHLLoc AIICiCI1o1�1E1 4 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AN! _CREATION UTAmtiS A B HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY C D IDENTIFICATION Holsers Attic 1. Common name: 2. Historic name: Sauer Baker 3. Street or rural address: 848 Montere Street San Luis Obispo —ZiP 93401 county San Luis Obispo Cilty 4. Parcel number: 02-416-09 Address: 1106 Pacific. Street s Present owner; Karl Kundert X City San Luis Obi Lp 93401 ownership le Public Private - --- 42 _ o-cich 1 l i a •:.T;•; -a- _ 9 �'� l i Construction Estlmvted875 Facual g, Architect — L 10. Builder 11. Approx-PmPertV size (in feet) 1 �C Frontage f0, Depth \ or approx. aoreage�—� t - 12. Date(s)of enclosed photograPhls) October 1982 1 T r - T DPR 523(Rev.409) State of California—The Rescui .genry 0129—OSC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AP" 'CREATION HAGS_ HAER_ NR 5 SHL _ Loc__ A UTM: A ti ,(3onFc3® j^i�cCCS�iIT gent 't HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY C D IDENTIFICATION I. Common name: Holser's Attic 2. Historic name: Sauer Bakery 3. Street or rural address: 848 Monterey Cita San Luis Obispo Zip 93401 County San Luis Obispo 4. Parcel number: 02-416-09 b. Present Owner: Karl Kundert Address: 1106 Pacific City San Luis Obispo Zip93401Ownership is: Public Private S. Present Use: Clouting Store Original use: Bakery DESCRIPTION 7a. Architectural style: Italianate/Pioneer False Front (Modernized) 7b. Briefly describe the present physical descdpdon of the site or structure and describe any major alterations from its original condition: Holser's is a two story, rectangular structure at 848 Monterey Street. It has a false front behind which is a flat roof. It has plaster and wood sheathing over brick walls. The original Sauer Bakery was in the brick building at the rear of the large structure. The facade of the structure has been plastered over and now there are only four arched openings on the first floor. 8. Construction date:. Estimated 1875 Factual II 9. Architect Unknown 10. Builder Unknown I 11. Approx.p100,, size (in feet)5 Frontage Depth 8 orapprox. acreage 12. Date(s)of enclosed photographs) F' October 1982 DPR 523(Rev.4/79) g ` J 11 Condition: Excellent_Goon Fair X_- Deteriorated — No longer in existence —Attachment 4' 14. Alterations: The facade appears to have been extensively altered. 15 Surroundings:(Check more than one 11 necessary) Open land Scattered buildings_.Densely built-up Residential Industrial _Commen9al X Other. parking lot. 1& Threats to site: None known%Private development_ Zoning__ Vandalism Public works project Other:. 17. is the structure: On its original site? Moved? X Unknown? 18. Related features: SIGNIFICANCE 16. Briefty state historical and/or architectural importance(include date%events,and persons associatedwith the site. The former Sauer Bakery comprises the rear part of the two story structure. It was moved back away from Monterey Street in 1912-13, twelve feet, in order to create a uniform sidewalk up Monterey Street. Most of the exterior alterations were done in the 1960's. As a result, most of the or character of the building has been covered over. Locational sketch map(draw and label site and surrounding stmets,roads,and prominent landmarks): 20. Main theme of the historic resource: (if more than one is NORTH checked,number in order of importance.) Architecture 1 Arts& Leisure Economic/industrial_Expionstion/Settlement Government Military Religion Social/Education 21. Sources(List books,documents,surveys,personal interviews and their dated. Telegram-Tribune. 11-19-1975 6-11-1870 City/County Directory (1901) 22. Data form prepared June 15. 1983 By (name! Historic Res Sv Staff Organfzmion City of San Luis Obistho Ate. P.O. Box 321 citY San Luis Obispo Tip 93401 0 Phone: 805 541-100 Attachment 4 APPENDIX C DPR 523 FORMS PREPARED FOR THE CHINATOWN PROJECT EIR (2006) Attachment 4 State of Califomia—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040900 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# 3401-0004-0012 PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial NRHP Status Code 5D1 Page 1 of 14 Other Listings Review Code Reviewer Date P1. Temporary Number/Resource Name:984-986 Chorro,840-842-844 Monterey;Map No.7 *132. Location:a.County:San Luis Obispo El Not for Publication ■ Unrestricted b. USGS 7.5'Quad:San Luis Obispo Date 1965,revised 1994 T 30S,R 12E;Section 26 c. Address:984-986 Chorro,840-842-844 Monterey,San Luis Obispo,California MD B.M. d. UTM: NAD 23, Zone 10; 712494 mE/3906691 mN e. Other Locational Data:APN#002-416-008 *133a. Description: The most prominent feature of this three-story unreinforced masonry building is the curving comer at the intersection of Monterey and Chorro streets. The roof is flat and projecting bands circle the front and sides of the building at the second and third floor plates,as well as at the parapet. The brick walls have been plastered,and the upper levels are painted a mustard color that offsets the white paint used for the exterior of the first floor. Each of the upper levels have symmetrically spaced recessed double-hung windows. The windows that face Monterey Street are noticeably wider than those that front Chorro Street. Both of the upper level corner rooms have a pair of windows set into the curve that give the illusion that those windows are curved. (See Continuation Sheet.) *133b. Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes)HP6(3 story commercial building) *P4. Resources Present: M Building ❑Structure ❑Object ❑Site ❑ District ❑ Element of District ❑Other: *P5. Photograph or Drawing:DSCN0035,elevation,view to the north *P6. Date Constructed/Age: 1876; -- - ---- ----- - — building shortened 12 feet and fagade rebuilt in new design 1913; 3`d story and Streamline details ;r added circa 1926 ❑Prehistoric@c © Historic ❑Both '137. Owner and Address: Copelands Properties LLCM„*:' PO Box 1085 T* r San Luis Obispo,CA 93406-1085 ` *PS. Recorded By:W.Nettles” Applied EarthWorks,Inc. 5090 N.Fruit Ave.#101 • : i� �1 Fresno,CA 93711 *P9. Date Recorded: 11/15/06 *P10. Survey Type: _ ® Intensive ❑ Reconnaissance z � w ❑Other Describe: *1311. Report Citation: Nettles,Wendy M. 2007 Architectural Survey for the Chinatown Project,San Luis Obispo, California. Applied EarthWorks,Inc., Fresno,California. Submitted to Department of Community Development,City of San Luis Obispo, California. *Attachments: ❑NONE ❑ Location Map ❑Site/Sketch Map ID Continuation Sheet 13 Building, Structure, ❑Archaeological Record ❑ District Record ❑ Linear Feature Record and Object Record ❑ Milling Station Record ❑ Rock Art Record ❑Artifact Record ❑ Photograph Record ❑ Other(list): DPR 523A(1195) *Required Information S —O �J Attachment 4 State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040900 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#lrrinomial 3401-0004-0012 CONTI UATM SHEET Page 2 of 14 ❑Continuation ❑ Update Temporary Number/Resource Name:984-986 Chorro,840-842-844 Monterey;Map No.7 *P3a. Description(continued):Two units front Chorro,three units front Monterey. The three Monterey units share a common area with two restrooms. The retail space on the comer houses the CornerStone Realty Office,which is accessed on the Monterey Street side. Photography 101 is housed next door at 842 Monterey Street. The third entry is for 844 Monterey Street,currently a photography gallery. A fixed-plate aluminum framed window wall and aluminum-framed single pane doors compose the first level of the Monterey Street facade. A fourth private entry on Monterey allows access to the 2nd story of the building via a small door,narrow hallway,and staircase. The Chorro Street fagade of the building features two porthole windows,classic features of the Streamline Modeme style,on the first level. Because of the natural slope of the block,the entrance to the 984 and 986 Chorro entrances are uphill from the comer of the building. The deeply recessed doorway at the 986 Chorro entrance appears to have once been the main entry into the hotel,as stairs from this area,closed off at this time,lead to both upper floors. A segmental-shaped window just south of the recessed entry is crowned with a handpainted"Trading Post"sign. Quoins stretch from the top of the doorway to the mid-point of the third level. These quoins abut another vertical row of quoins,and both rows are remnants of the pre-1913 fagade,which featured quoins on the Monterey Street fagade as well. This feature,along with a change in the change in the window line,an absence of banding,and a taller parapet, gives the illusion that 986 Chorro is a separate building. However,while the retail space on the first floor is separate from 986 Chorro,the 2nd and 3`d stories are one continuous building with the space above 986 Chorro. Other features of the fagade around the 984 Chorro space,currently occupied by Costume Capers, include an addition line of quoins,a fixed-pane display windows,and an aluminum framed glass entry door. The only fire escape on the building is present on this fagade. A 1994 appraisal of the structure reports that prolonged exposure to the elements and lack of maintenance have seriously damaged the floor and wall coverings and that the plumbing and electrical work is obsolete. Engineering studies conducted at about the same time noted that structural problems in the Monterey Street fagade,interior bearing walls,and roof/wall connections pose the major threats to the integrity of the structure. The appraisal report proposed that redevelopment of the second and third floors would require seismic retrofitting and installation of a fire suppression system and an elevator. Further,the upper levels would need to be stripped to a shell and new plumbing and electrical would need to be added. *P5. Photographs(continued): n 1'1� 'may o l ' o Quintana Building circa 1900(on file at SLOCHS) DPR 523A1195 ( ) Primary-photo.dox(c'[�8-5.04] _vJ AnC-AChmenf 4 State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040900 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#/Trinomial 3401-0004-0012 CONTINUATION SHEET Page 3 of 14 ❑Continuation ❑ Update Temporary Number/Resource Mame:984-986 Chorro,840-842-844 Monterey;Map No.7 J 1 Estevan Quintana,displaying healed amputation,circa 1878(on file at SLOCHS) 3-o07 `} — c rcow.aco Pedro Quintana through the years(on file SLOCHS) DPR 523A(1/95) Primary•photo.doc[8-5A4] J-?/// Attachment State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040900 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#/Trinomial 3401-0004-0012 CONTINUATION SHEET Page 4 of 14 ■Continuation ❑ Update Temporary Number/Resource Name:984986 Chorro,840-842-844 Monterey;Map No. 7 Quintana Building circa 1876,prior to eastern addition. Note open space between the Quintana Building and the Sauer bakery(Nicholson 1993:4) Y` T Quintana Building,circa 1904(Tigner 1904) DPR 523A(1195) Primary-photo.docc[[8-5-041 S— 0 Attachment 4 State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040900 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#/Trinomial 3401-0004-0012 CONTINUATION SHEET Page 5 of 14 ■Continuation ❑ Update Temporary Number/Resource Name:984-986 Chorro,840-842-844 Monterey;Map No. 7 'k d 1913 photograph showing remodeling work on fagade of Quintana Building when it was moved back for widening of Monterey Street(on file at SLOCHS) Al r DY. n �y - � ? •� 2[1T t: Barnett and Martin barbershop in 842 Monterey retail space,circa 1913()E collection) DPR 523A1195 ( ) Primary-photo.doc[8-5.04] — 0 Le Attachment 4 State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040900 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#/trinomial 3401-0004-0012 CONTINUATION SHEET Page 6 of 14 ®Continuation ❑Update Temporary Number/Resource Name:984-986 Chorro,840-842-844 Monterey;Map No. 7 i Remodeled Blackstone Hotel,circa 1930,showing 3`d story(on file at SLOCHS) .v i CR•OCKER O_ BAN K Crocker-Anglo Bank,circa 1960 DPR 523A(1/95) Primary•photo.doc[8-5-04] C ` J Attachment 4 State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040900 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#/Trinomial 3401-0004-0012 CONTINUATION SHEET Page 7 of 14 ■Continuation ❑ Update Temporary Number/Resource Name:984-986 Chorro,840-842-844 Monterey;Map No. 7 PAcac 1 oa3 Gae�nte LEv;s� J -Wo" p o:1+ 6TV A1TK.tMfl M�y}� rs Mi Ck�urM le%0' T¢Yeu TRY o.► Routes my L•1f< 1'aa+s 0 uP �[ :SL,: :SL z cc46TL! 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Ay SrAICA_AA{ C Wi 7 Caysr- FDP 2304;ti'l.T1'p�1Ye!'..ei$}:9Y!1:.. ,.,•'S; ._BO�LDZNG DESIGN Floorplan of Blackstone Hotel(3 of 3 pages)by D. Schultz, 1980 (on file,City of San Luis Obispo Planning Department) DOR 523A 1/95 1 Primary-photo.tloc[8-5.04] J 96 Attachment 4 State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040900 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#/Trinomial 3401-0004-0012 BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD "NRNP Status Code 5D1 Page 10 of 14 Resource Name or No.:984-986 Chorro,840-842-844 Monterey; Map No.7 B1. Historic Name:Quintana Block;Blackstone Hotel B2. Common Name:Blackstone Hotel B3. Original Use: Retail B4. Present Use: Occupied Retail,Vacant Hotel 'B5. Architectural Style:Streamline Moderne *86. Construction History(construction date,alterations,and dates of alterations):This structure,referred to as the Quintana Block,was constructed on the former site of the Quintana Adobe in 1876. Before 1886;an addition to the eastern facade was added,so that the structure abutted Sauer's bakery. Between 1905 and 1909,a corrugated metal addition was added to the north of the 984 Chorro Street entrance. This addition allowed bathrooms and closet space to be added to the upstairs rooms. In 1913,twelve feet of the Monterey Street facade was removed to allow widening of Monterey Street. The new facade laced the classical details of the original. About 1926,plumbing and electrical permits were pulled for the building. This work has been cited as an indicator of the 3d story addition and the alteration to the facade that gave the building a Streamline look. In 1956,the first floor was remodeled to accommodate the Crocker Anglo Bank at a cost of$15,000. In 1959 the hotel lobby entrance(884 Monterey)was converted into a store for$2000. This is likely the project that altered the facade of 844 into its present form(see photo slochs 27 and dscn 32). In 1963,the bank moved out of the building and the vault was removed. In 1966, the storefront of 840 was remodeled for$1800. Tenants spent$5000 in 1973 to remodel the 842 Monterey Street retail space into a restaurant,and two years later did another remodel to include a bar. The 984 Chorro space was remodeled in 1978. The retail space at 842 Monterey was remodeled for an eye exam office in 1987. Alterations to the facade in 1995 included a new storefront and accessible entry for 842 Monterey Street at a cost of$3000. *B7. Moved?: ® No []Yes ❑ Unknown Date: Original Location: •B8. Related Features: B9. a.Architect:first facade: R.E.Osgood,architect of current facade unknown b. Builder:original construction:R.E. Osgood,builder of current facade unknown 'B10. Significance:Theme:Growth of Commerce Area: San Luis Obispo Period of Significance: 1925-present Property Type: Retail/Hotel Applicable Criteria:N/A (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme,period,and geographic scope.Also address integrity.) The history of this lot begins in 1843,when Francisco Estevan Quintana arrived in San Luis Obispo County from New Mexico. Quintana,born in 1801,acquired a lot at the comer of Monterey and Chorro streets and constructed in L-shaped adobe that served as a house and store. In addition,an adjoining adobe house was constructed on his lot facing Chorro Street(1870 Land Petition map). Soon,Nathan Goldtree,who had arrived in the city in 1857 and built up capital as a traveling salesman,rented Quintana's building to open a small store 14'PAL R (Tognazzini 2002:70). A brisk business allowed N.0 Goldtree to starter new firm with brothers Isaac, 1 615 13 o_M n W Marcus,and Moms,move out of the Quintana building. With the store vacant,Quintana decided to 2 upgrade. He demolished the old adobe store to __ _ : 3 make room for a new building. A San Luis Obispo j Tribune article from July3, 1875 noted that W 4 12 W "Mr.R.E.Osgood,architect and builder,has y n y This space reserved for official comments. o I J s 0 7 8 9 10 11 MONTEREY .STREET DPR 5238(1/95) *Required Information / / Attachment 4 State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040900 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#rrrinomial 3401-0004-0012 BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD "NRHP Status Code 5D1 Page 1 I of 14 Resource Name or No.:984-986 Chorro,840-842-844 Monterey; Map No.7 commenced the manufacture of brick for the Quintana Store. He was to introduce a new style that was fast to become universal in the state. Its dimensions were 8 '/2 inches long,4 inches wide,and 2 '/2 inches thick. They were reported to be far superior in strength and cost compared to the old brick style." The structure was complete by 1876. Two years later,Estevan Quintana developed an ulcerated leg. Because of the low survival rate for amputations in men his age,he transferred title of his properties to his wife Maria de Guadalupe Lujan Quintana. Estevan amazingly survived the operation,and was so proud that he sat for a photograph with his healed stump in view. However,death would come just two years later,when Estevan was 80 years old(Hansen 1999;Rivara 2005). After his death,Estevan's oldest son,Pedro,took over the Quintana's business ventures,including the Monterey Street building. Sometime during this period,a two-story addition with hooded semi-circular windows and quoins was built between the store and the Sauer bakery to house a wholesale liquor store and offices. By 1886, the building housed a general store,grocery warehouse,wholesale liquor store,post office,as well as various offices on the 2°d floor. By 1891,the store,where general merchandise,fabric,and bulk goods could be bought,was referred to as the"White House"(Thomas 1995). Additionally,a saloon was located in the eastern half of the building and furnished rooms were available on the 2nd floor. The space once occupied by a post office had been converted into a dwelling. In 1896,Pedro Quintana's sons,Joaquin and Juan,bought out their father's interest in the White House to run the dry goods store as their own. However,just six months later,Joaquin was arrested in San Francisco for obtaining goods under false representation. Quintana is charged with having made false statements of his financial condition when about to purchase merchandise at many of the leading[San Francisco]wholesale houses. Joaquin P.and J.N.Quintana recently opened a general merchandise store. They recently failed,and filed a petition in insolvency just a short time after Joaquin had secured$5000 worth of goods from local merchants[Tognazzini 1997:16]. This trouble forced insolvency upon [the Quintana Brothers firm]and finally the assignee disposed of the stock to the present holders at thirty cents on the dollar. Much of the large stock was still in the original cases, recently purchased and well worth the invoice price. None of the stack was damaged or especially shopworn and the purchasers have of course an enormous advantage over our other merchants. They propose to realize,and at one,and they are able are able to offer bargains and will do so as that are unpreciented(sic)here. They expect to make a profit and can hardly help doing so,but even that will permit them to make extraordinary offers. The goods have got to be sold and the people will get the benefit. Go and stock up. Now is your chance [Tognazzini 1997:18]. The new owner of the Quintana stock was P.H.Moise,who already owned the Bargain Store. He consolidated the two stores into a new White House,and moved into the Quintana Building,which was still owned by Pedro. A Tribune article promised that Mr. Moise had used the prunning[sic]knife with deadly effect upon the price list,and big figures have gone tumbling down over the brink. If Mr.Moise keeps on lowering the prices he will be compelled to lay in a supply of pennies for change.And this is all the more enterprising since the vast supply of goods on hand is of the best on the coast. The reduced sale is now on in full blast,having commenced yesterday [Tognazzini 1997:65]. Moise's business thrived,and by 1900, the White House,the well known dry goods and clothing establishment,means to utilize the first few weeks of the new year in a general house cleaning and in improving the interior of the building. Just at present the store is turned upside down,while the painters,masons,carpenters,etc.,are at work,but after it is all over the store will be one of the neatest and most attractive ever seen outside of a big city. The interior walls and ceiling are to be given a pearly white hue. In addition to this three big windows are to be put in the west wall facing on Chorro street. This will make the store room one of the best lighted in DPR 5236(1195) 'Required Information ,.,I-9 z Attachment 4 State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040900 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#1Trinomial 3401-0004-0012 BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD *NRNP Status Code 5D1 Page 12 of 14 Resource Name or No.:984-986 Chorro,840-842-844 Monterey; Map No. 7 town. The proprietor of the White House,P.H.Moise,is a progressive,enterprising businessman and he has adopted the right plans. A well lighted store is always appreciated by the people[Tognazzini 2000:2]. That same year,Pedro Quintana made exterior alterations to the White House to modernize the building. A new entrance is opened at the comer of the building and the present entrances which were more adapted to the original use to which the edifice was put,that of a general store,than to display in the latter day fashion of high class dry goods,are being turned into continuous windows[Tognazzini 2000:120]. Some work was also occurring in 1902 as evidenced by this article in the Tribune: The average American likes a relic,souvenir he calls it in these later days. That is why entrance to the White House grounds is just now by permit. So many visitors to the city wanted old nails from the rubbish piles that workmen were seriously hampered,and it was necessary to bar the public until the improvements under way are completed. [Tognazzini 2002:119(Aug.25-31)]. The construction to which this article refers is unclear. In 1901,the city directory lists J.O.Dinkelspiel as the proprietor of the White House. A dry goods store,managed by D.D. Snyder,was accessed through the 844 Monterey Street entrance. In 1903,a new firm moved into the Quintana Building. A short time ago,as related exclusively in the Tribune,D.A.Cortesi sold his grocery stock to Donati&Righetti and G.P.Codoni. Yesterday arrangements were perfected whereby Mr.Codoni buys a third interest in the Donati&Righetti stock of dry goods on Chorro street. The two stocks of good are to be combined and moved into the room above referred to on which a five year lease has been obtained. The firm will be known as Donati,Righetti&Codoni...The new firm will have one of the best locations in the city and will doubtless be able to make a success of their undertaking at the old"White House'stand[Tognazzini 2003:35 (Feb. 16-23)]. The 1903 Sanborn map shows many of the 1890s renovations. Most notably,an interior partition that once stretched the length of the building had been shortened. Two new interior stairways are also present on the map. In addition to Donati,Righetti,and Codoni,a confectionary shared the first floor,and law offices occupied part of the 2nd floor. In 1904,the upstairs office occupants included B.F.Bidamon,hamessmaker,in Room 6 and S.V. Wright,lawyer in Rooms 7 and 8. By 1912,Samuel Tognazzini and R.M. Righetti had opened a general merchandise store in the old Donati space. In 1912,the City Council began to seriously discuss the widening of Monterey Street between Morro and Chorro streets. Five buildings at the western end of Monterey,including the White House,had been constructed in the Monterey Street right-of-way. They needed to be moved back from the street line a distance of 12 feet so that Monterey Street would be an acceptable width for the new state highway route. In December of 1912,the building owners,including Pedro Quintana,agreed to establish 14 feet from the curb to the building front. Quintana was awarded$3,900 in damages for this action. On May 6, 1913,Quintana filed a building permit to remodel 61.87 feet of brick for$4,500. Worked soon commenced,as is evidenced by a May 22, 1913 Tribune article: Actual work of tearing down the front of the old"White House'at the corner of Monterey and Chorro streets,preparatory to the widening of Monterey street,is in full swing and a large crew of men are hacking away at the brick and mortar[sic]that appears to be as adhesive today as when first put up in 1876. Contractors on the job declared when the brick work was first tackled that it would be an easy job and that it was but a matter of hours when the front would be razed. Contrary to expectations the men had to resort to picks and the work is reported much harder than was anticipated. The building that for years has been known as"The White House"was erected in 1876 by Don Estevan Quintana,father of the present owner, Don Pedro Quintana. Apparently there is considerable difference in the materials used in the early days for the masonry on the structure is almost as solid as a rock,offering great resistance to thee picks of the workmen. As soon as the remodeling is completed and the improvements finished a first class bath house and barber shop will be installed in the room on the north side of the building facing on Monterey street. DPR 5238(1195) *Required Information .3 -93 Attachment 4 State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040900 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#/Trinomial 3401-0004-0012 BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD 'NRNP Status Code 5D1 Page 13 of 14 Resource Name or No.:984-986 Chorm,840-842-844 Monterey;Map No.7 The place will be built to suit the tenants,Geo. Barnett and Jos. Martin,both of whom are now conducting shops here,the former on Monterey and the latter on Osos street. The men will form a co-partnership and will conduct a fully equipped and modem bath house and tonsorial parlor. On the comer,in the large store room recently vacated by Tognazzini&Righetti,an option has been taken for a lease of many years by a grocer now doing business in a neighboring city,who will in all probability close the deal within a few days. Details of the transaction are not available for publication at this time[San Luis Obispo Tribune 1913:1]. A photograph that shows a small section of the Quintana Building during this renovation shows that the new fagade was much less ornamental and did not include the quoins,hooded and triangular pediments,and roofline dentil work present on the old fagade. The 1914 city directories suggest that Emmet Hendershot managed the fumished rooms available on the 2nd story of the building. The city directory and Great Register of Voters for that year list Pierre and Daisy Desaiset, William J.Hissey,(teamster),Mrs.Mattie Hendershot(housewife),Emmett D.Hendershot,and John S.Price (saloonkeeper),Frank S.McDonald(bartender),and David H.Drinen(bottler). The residence at 984 Chorro was occupied by Mrs.Alma Hardinge,housewife. Between 1916 and 1918,Mrs.Carrie DeVaul lived at the Whitehouse and served as the hotel bellmen manager(1916-1918 city directory). In about 1919,E.M. Payne opened a plumbing and tin shop in the dwelling at 984 Chorro. By 1926,he had taken over the space vacated by Tognzzini&Righetti to sell plumbing hardware,sheet metal,crockery,glassware, stoves,ranges,and household supplies. The only entrance to the hotel,referred to on the Sanborn Map as the Blackstone Hotel,was through the lobby at 844 Monterey Street. Although Pedro Quintanta had passed away in 1921,the Quintana family continued to own the building. The name of the hotel went through various name transitions such as the`Blackstone Hotel European"and the"Hotel Blackstone"(Thomas 1995). About 1926,a third story was added to the entire.structure. It is rumored that this work included the addition of the classic Streamline Modeme details visible today,including the rounded comer with its comer windows,the horizontal banding and the porthole windows. E.M.Payne closed his shop in the mid-1930s,and Standard Auto Parts moved into the space for a few years. In 1946,the Quintana family,after over 100 years of ownership,sold the property to Steve and Stella Zegar. The Zegar's opened a fumiture store in the downstairs space,and hotel rooms were still available upstairs(1946 City Directory;Thomas 1995). The Zegar Furniture store closed in the mid-1950s,and the space was remodeled for the Crocker Anglo Bank. The 1957 Sanborn map indicates that,by that year,the hotel was no longer in operation. In 1963,the bank vacated the space and the first floor was remodeled for Johnson's Children's Department Store. By 1973,a restaurant moved into the space. In 1976,Tom Coull,purchased the building and opened a realty office in the large first floor corner space. The other small retail shops were rented to various tenants. The upper floors were used only for storage from the mid-1950s until today. Copeland Properties LLC purchased the building from Coull in 2005. The 1926 date given to the Streamline Moderne work is curious. No documentation has been found to verify this date,but if it did occur in 1926,it is a very early example of the style,which was just getting started in 1926,and did not reach its height of popularity until 1937. The corner windows provide a clue to the infancy of the style. The glass is not actually rounded,but the fenestrations have been cleverly constructed and filled with a regular double-hung window to give the illusion of a curving pane of glass. The entries on the Monterey Street fagade have been altered several times and no longer resemble those installed during the 1926 renovation. However,this work has not affected the overall architectural style. The remainder of the facade retains good integrity and is an excellent example of early Streamline architecture. 984 and 986 Chorro and 840-844 Monterey are all part of the same structure. However,984 Chorro has been treated as a separate structure in past.surveys. This is likely due to the extreme change in architectural style that occurs on the Chorro fagade. However,the quoins and window lines are merely remnants of the fagade that was present before the 1913 and 1926 alterations. 984 Chorro is listed as a contributing property in the Office of Historic Preservation(OHP)Historic Property Data File and is on the City's List of Contributing Properties to the Downtown Historic District. The Monterey Street fagade is not listed in the OHP file,but it is a Contributing DPR 5238(1195) 'Required Intonnauon J-9y Attachment 4 State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040900 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#ITrinomial 3401-0004-0012 BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD •NRHP Status Code 5D I Page 14 of 14 Resource Name or No.:984-986 Chono,840-842-844 Monterey;Map No. 7 Property to the City's Downtown Historic District. The building was placed on the City's list because it is associated with a family important in local history,as well as the architectural importance of the early Streamline styling. The architectural details of the fagade around the 984 Chorro Street entry pay tribute to the pre- modernization of the structure and are also important features of the fapade. Because this property is listed as a contributor to a local historic district,it is considered a significant resource under CEQA. B11. Additional Resource Attributes(list attributes and codes): 'B12. References: 1994 Schenberger,Taylor,McCormick,and Jecker,Inc.,Appraisal Report of the Former Blackstone Hotel,prepared for George Moylan,San Luis Obispo Non-Profit Housing Corporation,San Luis Obispo, California; 1870 Land Petition Map; 1874 Fire Insurance Map; 1886, 1888, 1891, 1903, 1905, 1909, 1926, 1950, 1957,and 1962 Sanborn Insurance Maps; 1883,Angel,Myron,History of San Luis Obispo County, California, with Illustrations.Thompson and West,Oakland,California. 1966 facsimile ed.Howell-North Books,Berkeley, California; 1916, 1918, 1946, 1957, 1963,and 1976 City Directories;San Luis Obispo Tribune,July 3, 1875,page_ 1;San Luis Obispo Tribune,May 6, 1913,page l;San Luis Obispo Tribune,May 22, 1913,page 1;San Luis Obispo Building Permit 953 (9/7156);San Luis Obispo Building Permit 2892(11/23/59);San Luis Obispo Building Permit 640(6/20/63);San Luis Obispo Building Permit 2026(9/12/66); San Luis Obispo Building Permit 4721 (9/14/73);San Luis Obispo Building Permit 5301 (4/25/75);San Luis Obispo Building Permit 7204 (6/15/78);San Luis Obispo Building Permit 7290(8115/78);San Luis Obispo Building Permit 3433(5/6/87);San Luis Obispo Building Permit 9850(2/9/95); San Luis Obispo Building Permit 9869(2/22/95); 1995 Thomas, Kristie,Historic Resources Inventory Form for the Blackstone Hotel,On file at the City of San Luis Obispo; Tigner,J.H.(compiler), 1904 San Luis Obispo Fire Department Souvenir.J.H.Tigner Company,Los Angeles; 1997 Tognazzini,Wilmar N.(compiler), 100 Years Ago, 1897: Excerpts from the San Luis Obispo Morning Tribune.W.N. Tognazzini,San Luis Obispo,California;2000 Tognazzini,Wilmar N.(compiler), 100 Years Ago, January 1, 1900 through December 31, 1900. W.N.Tognazzini, San Luis Obispo,California;2002 Tognazzini, Wilmar N.(compiler), 100 Years Ago,January 1, 1902 through December 31, 1902.W.N.Tognazzini,San Luis Obispo,California;2003 Tognazzini,Wilmar N.(compiler), 100 Years Ago,January 1, 1902 through December 31, 1903.W.N.Tognazzini,San Luis Obispo,California. B13. Remarks: '614. Evaluator: Wendy M.Nettles Date of Evaluation: 11/15/06 DPR 5238(1195) *Required Information ,9-9s I � ' Attachment 4 State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040037 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# 3401-00040048 PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial NRHP Status Code 5S1 Page 1 of 10 Other Listings Review Code Reviewer Date P1. Temporary Number/Resource Name: 848 Monterey Street;Sauer Bakery;.Map No.8 *P2. Location:a.County:San Luis Obispo ❑Not for Publication ■ Unrestricted b. USGS 7.51 Quad: San Luis Obispo Date 1965,revised 1994 T 30S,R 12E;Section 26 c. Address: 848 Monterey,San Luis Obispo,California MD B.M. d. UTM:NAD 23, Zone 10; 712508 mE/3906699 mN e. Other Locational Data:APN#002-416-009 *P3a. Description:This commercial building is composed of two structures. The two story main structure,rectangular in plan,is frame construction clad with horizontal wood siding. The gable front roof is hidden from view by a parapet that gives the illusion of a flat roof. Near the front fagade,this parapet has a slight upsweep that makes the front of the building appear taller. On the ridge of the roof is the remnant of the cupola that rose a full story above the roof from the time the building was constructed until it was removed in 1968. The fagade of this structure has been greatly modified. The entire In floor fagade was removed and replaced with a recessed wall of steel sash display windows and large steel sash doors. Four arched openings set out from this recessed wall create a shaded cove from which passersby can peruse the display windows. These arched openings are a continuation of the stucco fagade with the arch bases clad in wood. (See continuation sheet). *133b. Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes)HP6(2 story commercial building) *P4. Resources Present: 13 Building ❑Structure ❑Object ❑Site ❑District ❑Element of District ❑Other. *P5. Photograph or Drawing: DSCN0030,elevation,facing west; DSCN0700,rear addition,facing south. *P6. Date Constructed/Age:Circa 1875;front 12 feet removed and fagade rebuilt 1913;rear addition and brick ovens added between 1909 and 1925; fagade remodeled 1965 ❑ Prehistoric 0 Historic ❑Both *P7. Owner and Address: k _ *• � CDED 751546 LLC Box 1085 San ti San Luis Obispo,CA 93406-1085 r , *P8. Recorded By: W.Nettles Applied EarthWorks,Inc. 5090 N.Fruit Ave.#101 Fresno,CA 93711 _ ' ' *P9. Date Recorded: 11/15/06 = *1310. Survey Type: E3 Intensive ; ❑ Reconnaissance ❑Other _ _ — Describe:. *P11. Report Citation: Nettles;Wendy M. 2007 Architectural Survey for the Chinatown Project,San Luis Obispo, California. Applied EarthWorks,Inc., Fresno,California. Submitted to Department of Community Development,City of San Luis Obispo, California. *Attachments: ❑NONE ❑ Location Map ❑Site/Sketch Map © Continuation Sheet ® Building,Structure, ❑Archaeological Record ❑ District Record ❑ Linear Feature Record and Object Record ❑ Milling Station Record ❑ Rock Art Record ❑Artifact Record ❑ Photograph Record ❑Other(list): DPR 523A(1195) *Required Inforr``nation �et' Attachment 4 State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040037 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#/Trinomial 3401-0004-0048 CONTINUATION SHEET Page 2 of 10 N Continuation ❑ Update Temporary Number/ResourceName: Sauer Bakery; Map No. 8 P3a. Description(continued): The original second story fagade remains intact beneath the stuccoed exterior. Three sets of double hung windows with five pane transoms are visible on the interior of the 2nd floor. The eastern fagade has three 2/2 double hung windows. Replacement siding shows the work that was necessary to remove the skylight at an undetermined date. The second story of the rear of this primary structure is stucco-clad and the.much of the parapet follows the contour of the gable end. The first floor of the rear facade abuts the secondary portion of this building. The secondary portion is a rear addition of brick construction. This addition can be accessed either through the main building or through a doorway near the rear comer of the addition's eastern fagade. The steel sash doorway,with an adjacent fixed pane window,can be entered from a concrete stoop accessed by four concrete steps. A bricked-in arch is visible over this doorway. This fagade features another large fixed pane window. This structure originally housed the bakehouse for the Sauer grocery and bakery. This structure first appears on the 1926 Sanbom map,indicating it was constructed between 1909 and that year. This structure housed a steel oven on the 2nd floor and two brick ovens on the first floor. The steel oven no longer remains. However,one of the brick ovens is still intact. The large beehive oven measures about 14 feet wide and 20 feet deep. This chamber is accessed through two steel doors. All of the door hardware also appears to be present. "Oven Builder August Finnila,Los Angeles"is molded above the doors. To the right of the northern oven door another mark reads"Manufactured by Johnson Foundry Machine Works,Los Angeles, CA." Large cylindrical weights allow the doors to easily be opened and closed. A hinged porthole between the doors would have given the baker a view of the bread without releasing a great amount of heat. Metal bands above and below the oven doors act as retaining straps and likely transfer the weight of the heavy doors throughout the brick wall. A large U-shaped object,made out of pipe fittings,is attached to the right side of the oven. It does not appear to be complete,and its function is unclear. A metal rod that was used to open or close the flue is still in place in a small slot to the upper right of the oven doors. Several places in the wall exhibit crushed or shifted brick courses,which may be evidence of alteration,modification,or perhaps structural shifting. This shifting likely occurred when the height of the 2"d floor was extended above the original brick walls that surround the oven in the 1970s. Removal of the 2nd oven for installation of a staircase also likely caused structural shifting. One and a half feet of the left(or north) side of the brick oven wall is composed of a different brick installed with a different technique than the rest of the wall. This is likely a remaining portion of the 2"d brick oven that was removed. A grocery warehouse was located in the southeastern comer of the brick addition. A small mechanical lift allowed easy movement of goods between the I'and 2nd floors. The lift appears to still be intact,but a floor constructed in the shaft does not allow operation. The northern fagade of this addition has evidence of alterations or additions. The eastern portion of this fagade is composed of a different type of brick and the parapet is lower than the rest of the fagade. The first story of the western fagade of this addition is obscured by the adjacent Blackstone Hotel,but the 2"d story,composed of unaltered brick,is visible from the I"floor roof of the Blackstone Hotel. This roof,accessed by a walkway between the second stories of the main Sauer building and the addition,also allows observation of a portion of the western fagade of the main structure. Here,boarded up windows are visible. One is partially obscured by the 2nd story of the Blackstone Hotel,suggesting that this structure was constructed before the Blackstone Hotel building. DPR 523A(1/95)) Primary-photo.tloQ/c[85-04] 3— / /attachment 4 State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040037 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#1Trinomial 3401-0004-0048 CONTINUATION SHEET Page 3 of 10 0 Continuation ❑ Update Temporary Number/Resource Name: Sauer Bakery;Map No.8 *P5. Photographs Continued: a c� 9 DSCN 0732,overview of brick oven,facing north. � � 1 ` ' r- DSCN0733,unidentified U-shaped pipe object. DPR 523A(1195) Primary-ph�ootto.dddocc[8-5.041 I\` 1 J Attachment 4 State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040037 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#/Trinomial 3401-0004-0048 CONTINUATION SHEET Page 4 of 10 ❑ Continuation ❑ Update Temporary Number/Resource Name: Sauer Bakery;Map No.8 K t DSCN0728,flue control rod. 0 ,. DSCN0724,interior of brick oven,facing north. DPR 523A(1/95) Primary-photo.doc[8-504] J- 9� Attachment 4 State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040037 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#/Trinomial 3401-0004-0048 CONTINUATION SHEET Page 5 of 10 ■Continuation ❑ Update Temporary Number/Resource Name: Sauer Bakery;Map No.8 r Sauer Building in the 1880s(on file at SLOCHS). IL _p a � Maison Doree Restaurant,F.Chiesa,Manager(848 Monterey)and A. Sauer Groceries and Crockery(850 Monterey),circa 1904 DPR 523A(1/95) Primary-photo.doc[8-5-04] Attachment 4 State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040037 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI xTrinomial 3401-0004-0048 CONTINUATION SHEET Page 6 of 10 ❑Continuation ❑ Update Temporary Number/Resource Name:Sauer Bakery;Map No. 8 r/ L, C_ Sauer Grocery interior,circa 1905(on file at SLOCHS) SAUER'S GROCERY ON MONTEREY ST 1812 Sauer Building, 1912,just before renovations to allow widening of Monterey Street began(on file at SLOCHS) DPR 523A(1195) Primary-photo.doc[8-5.041 S-/&/ Attachment 4 State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040037 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#/Trinomial 3401-0004-0048 CONTINUATION SHEET Page 7 of 10 M Continuation ❑ Update Temporary Number/Resource Name:Sauer Bakery;Map No.8 Sauer Building,circa 1930(on file at SLOCHS) DPR 523A(1/95) Primary-photo.doc[8-8-04) S-/e)z. Attachment 4 State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040037 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#/Trinomial 3401-0004-0048 BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD *NRNP Status Code 5S1 Page 8 of 10 Resource Name or No.: Sauer Bakery;Map No.8 B1. Historic Name:A. Sauer&Co.Grocery and Bakery B2. Common Name:Sauer Building;Pier 1 Building B3. Original Use: Bakery,Grocery store,and Photography Studio(upstairs)B4. Present Use: Vacant *65. Architectural Style:Two Part Commercial Block. Highly altered and modernized exterior covers a Colonial Revival influenced vernacular facade. *B6. Construction History(construction date,alterations,and dates of alterations): Early maps indicate that this structure was built sometime after 1874 but before 1886. The Office of Historic Preservation Property Data file lists the construction date as 1875. The decorative brackets and cupola gave this vernacular building and Italianate influence. In 1888 a new oven and bakehouse were constructed behind the main building. Between 1891 and 1903,the oven and bakehouse were moved(or demolished and rebuilt at)the western property line. Additionally,the skylight is no longer present on the Sanbom maps during this period;suggesting that it was removed between 1891 and 1903. Between 1905 and 1909,the interior partition that separated the first floor into two equally sized spaces was moved westward to increase the size of the grocery store. The other first floor space,now considerably smaller,was converted to a workroom. This alteration also necessitated remodeling of the facade to change the location of doorways and windows. The Sauer Grocery,as well as several other buildings that were built prior to city enforcement were constructed in the Monterey Street right-of-way. This did not really cause a problem until the early 1910s when the State was surveying for a new state highway route. San Luis Obispo wanted this route to go down Monterey,but the State would not accept that offer because of the buildings in the right-of-way. In 1912,the City finally reached an agreement with the owners of these buildings. The City paid the Sauers$3000 in damages to move the Sauer Grocery building back 12 feet. On May 20, 1913,Nellie Sauer filed for a building permit,listing"alterations,store, 2 stories,brick and lumber 7000,:$5000." The work that was completed shortly thereafter brought the facade in line with the rest of the buildings on the block. This new facade was noticeably different from the original;with Colonial Revival elements that perhaps were influence by the newly constructed Muzio/Chiesa Building. The six double doublehung windows were replaced with three sets of windows with transoms and the front facade was now clad with stucco instead of wood. Medallions and pilasters ornamented the facade comers. The first floor entries and windows remained essentially the same. In 1965,the store was remodeled at a coast of$15,000. This appears to be when the front facade was covered and the original first floor facade was replaced. In 1968,the cupola was removed and the roof repaired. Interior store remodeling in 1975 was completed at a cost of$3,000. That same year the side entry and exterior stairs were altered for$500. In 1986,the lower floor was divided with a wall for$5,000. One year later,a non-load bearing wall was removed from the entry. *B7. Moved?: ®No El Yes ❑ Unknown 14_PALM STREET Date: Original Location: 1 15 13 0 NP ]0 W W *B8. Related Features: Brick oven in the rear addition B9. a.Architect: Unknown b.Builder: Unknown 2 3 4 12 W This space reserved for official comments. 5 0 6 R 0 s 7 8 9 10 11 MONTEREY STREET' DPR 523B(1/95) *Required Information � Attachment 4 State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040037 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#/Trinomial 3401-00040048 BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD *NRHP Status Code 5S1 Page 9 of 10 Resource Name or No.: Sauer Bakery; Map No.8 *B10. Significance:Theme:Downtown Commerce Area: San Luis Obispo Period of Significance: 1875-1990s Property Type: Retail Applicable Criteria:N/A (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme,period,and geographic scope.Also address integrity.) Early maps indicate that this structure was built sometime after 1874 but before 1886. The Office of Historic Preservation Property Data file lists the construction date as 1875. The structure was two stories in height with a cupola centered on the roof ridge that rose a full story above the structure. A photograph dating to the completion of the building indicates that at that time,the Quintana Building(later the Blackstone Hotel)did not abut the western fagade,as it did by 1886. German-born Andrew Sauer,were the original proprietors on the building,and they sold fresh baked goods,groceries,crockery,and tinware. Some sources report that George F.Sauer,Andrew's brother, was also involved in the store. However,because George died in 1873,his involvement at this particular location was minimal. It is more likely that George got the bakery portion of the business off the ground in the small adobe that adjoined his home at 964 Chorro,but passed away when the business was moved to this larger building. This new building had a bakehouse in the rear left comer of the store and an oven attached at the rear of the structure. The floor space was split in half,with the western half serving as the grocery bakery,and the eastern half reserved for dry goods. An 1880s photograph of the building exterior shows that J.A.Goodrich sold books,stationary,and fancy goods from the eastern space,while A.Sauer's San Luis Bakery occupied the western space. A central.staircase was used to access the second floor where the Oriental Photographic Parlors were located. Advertising banners claim that,in addition to portraits,patrons could"get old pictures enlarged"and could get"views made of residences, landscapes,and stock"by the resident photographer. The success of the Sauer business is evidenced by changes to the building in 1888,when a new bakehouse and oven were built at the rear of the lot. By 1891,two additions had been made to the rear of the main building. Additionally,the stock variety was narrowed,allowing the western half of the floor space to be rented out as a saloon,while the eastern half was used for groceries and the bakery. By 1903,the bakehouse and oven had been moved westward to the lot line and the Dorce Maison restaurant occupied the area vacated by the saloon. Charles Fried,a baker for Sauer,was living at this address. Between 1905 and 1909,there was a change in the business. The interior of the building was reconfigured,eliminating the restaurant and enlarging the grocery store. A narrow work room occupied the western side of the structure. It is unclear if this change occurred before or after Andrew Sauer's death in April 1909. Upon Sauer's death,George L.Motz,a Sauer in-law took over as general manager. Many of the bakers that worked in the business in the 1910s lived in the building,including Frank Harris and Harvey Davis in 1912 and Lucius C. Stimpson and Otis Rees in 1914. On the second floor,E.W. Lawrence had a real estate and insurance sales office, but a great deal of the upstairs space was occupied by photographer J.T. Hall,who also resided in the space. Sometime between 1909 and 1926,two new brick ovens were constructed in the rear of the lot,as was a new bakehouse with steel ovens. George Motz passed away in 1922,and it appears that Andrew's oldest son,Fred took over as manager. Fred's brothers,Artie and Clarence,as well as their families,all helped to run the business. From then on,the business was listed as Sauer&Co. During World War II,the influx of soldiers and support personnel at Camp San Luis significantly increased business. The bakery produced bread for entire companies of soldiers as well as bread,pies,cakes,and wedding cakes for local customers. In 1946,the family sold its interest in the company to Joe Navoni,Ralph Libhart,and Harold McDonald. Polly Sauer said that her husband Artie continued to run the store until shortly before his death in 1972. However,city directories indicate that Sauer had vacated the building by 1964,when the Holser&Baily Department store,which sold appliances and toys,was in business at this location. The Attic,a women's and men's clothing store occupied this space from the mid-1970s until 1980. In 1981,Pier 1 moved into this building. Today the building is vacant. Photographer John T. Hall,who lived and worked on the 2nd story of the building since the late 1800's,had vacated the structure between 1954 and 1960. This likely occurred at the time of his death in September 1959. The upstairs space has been vacant since that year. This building has been highly altered through the years. These alterations include the loss of the front 12 feet of the building,and a re-working of the fagade between 1905 and 1909,in 1913,and in 1965. The 1913-era second story fagade is likely intact beneath the current stucco fagade. However,the first floor fagade has been so significantly changed that it would be difficult to restore its 1913 look. This loss of integrity blocked this structure from National or State listing during a 1983 architectural survey. However,the association of the building with a family and a DPR 5238(1195) *Required Information J -/a / Attachment 4 State of California—The Resources Agency Primary# 40-040037 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#/Trinomial 3401-0004-0048 BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD •NRNP Status Code 5S1 Page 10 of 10 Resource Name or No.: Sauer Bakery;Map No.8 business important in San Luis Obispo history prompted the City to include it on the City's Master List of Historic Resources in 1983. This listing makes the Sauer Grocery and Bakery a significant resource for the purposes of CEQA.. 1311. Additional Resource Attributes(list attributes and codes): •812. References: 1874 Fire Insurance Map; 1886, 1888, 1891, 1903, 1905, 1909,'1926,and 1950 Sanborn traps;San Luis Obispo Building Permit 1648(8/18/65);San Luis Obispo Building Permit 2598(6/10/68); San Luis Obispo Building Permit 5480(10/22/75);San Luis Obispo Building Permit 5508(11/21/75);San Luis Obispo Building Permit 2995 (11/26/86); San Luis Obispo Building Permit 3504(12/4/87); 1988 Bentley,Dorie,"It was a life,not fame,that was'Polly' Sauer's story",San Luis Obispo Telegram Tribune,March 18, 1988,pg. IA; 1883-1884, 1901, 1904, 1912, 1914, 1928, 1960, 1965, 1971, 1980 City Directories; 1930 census. B13. Remarks: 'B14. Evaluator:Wendy M.Nettles Date of Evaluation: 11/15/06 DPR 523B(1/95) •Requlmd information j 1 � Attachment 4 APPENDIX D QUALIFICATION OF PREPARERS , J Attachment 4 R t S U M E CAREY&CO.INC. ARCHITECTURE ALICE CAREY Founder&President Alice Carey is President of Carey&Co.,the.award-winning historic preservation Carey&Co. Inc. architecture firm she founded in 1983.In her firm she has gathered architects, architectural historians,conservators,and preservation planners who share her Master of Architecture unwavering commitment to quality and sound preservation practice.Based in San Francisco the firms body of work has expanded from California to include Nevada, University of California Utah,Hawaii,Arizona,Wyoming,and New Hampshire.Ms.Carey has lent her Berkeley design expertise and vision for preservation to the restoration and rehabilitation of Bachelor of Fine Alts many Fell-known landmark and historic structures such as the Sacramento State Capitol,Nevada Test Site, Palace of Fine Arts,San Francisco City Hall,San Francisco University of Colorado War Memorial Opera House,Marin County Civic Center,and Oakland City Hall.As a Architect Cafifomia devoted proponent of preservation,she is well-known and active in the preservation Number C 11337 community.Ms.Carey often serves as a lecturer on industry issues and volunteers on Licensed: 1980 civic commissions and non-profit boards. Architect Utah a PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Number 341314-0301 Carey&Co. Inc.,San Francisco,CA 1983-present Licensed 1998 Ralston Hall,Belmont,CA: Historic Structure Report,Restoration San Francisco City Hall,San Francisco,CA:Rehabilitation War Memorial Opera House,San Francisco,CA:Rehabilitation Palace of Fine Arts,San Francisco,CA:Rehabilitation Oakland City Hall,Oakland,CA:Rehabilitation Marin Civic Center,San Rafael,CA:Adaptive Reuse California State Capitol,Sacramento,CA:Exterior Restoration Utah State Capitol,Salt Lake City,UT:Rehabilitation Study Noe Valley Library,San Francisco CA:Rehabilitation Pier 70,San Francisco,CA:National Register Nomination State Library and Courts Building,Sacramento,CA:Rehabilitation and HSR Stanford Mansion,Sacramento,CA:Historic Structure Report, Paint Analysis California State Building,San Francisco,CA:Building Evaluation Report Jesse Unruh State Office Building,Sacramento,CA:Historic Structure Report Agriculture Building,San Francisco,CA:Historic Survey Atascadero City Hall,Atascadero,CA:Historic Structures Report,Retrofit Bush Street Synagogue;San Francisco,CA:Historic Structures Report Walsh Courthouse,Tucson,AZ:Historic Structures Old Santa Clara County Courthouse;San Jose,CA:Rehabilitation Riverside County Courthouse,Riverside Ca:Rehabilitation Walsh Courthouse,Tucson,AZ:Historic Structures Mills Hall,Mills College,Oakland,CA:.Reuse/Historic Structures Report Wawona Hotel Complex,Yosemite,CA:Historic Structures Reports Old Engine Co.#2,San Francisco,CA:Adaptive Reuse First Church of Christ,Scientist,Oakland,CA:Rehabilitation Eccles Community An Center,Ogden,Utah:Rehabilitation Bidwell Mansion Kitchen Restoration,Chico,CA:Restoration Dunsmuir House,Oakland,CA:Rehabilitation Main Public Library,San Francisco,CA: Post-Quake Conservation Stanford University Main Quad Building 01-360,Stanford,CA:Rehabilitation Stanford University Main Quad Building 01-250,Stanford,CA:Rehabilitation /b1-7 r Attachment 4 ALICE CAREY International.House,U.C. Berkeley:Rehabilitation Risuing Hamlin School,San Francisco,CA:Rehabilitation Page 2 Blue Anchor Building,Sacramento,CA: Infrastructure Study The Rotunda Building,Oakland,CA:Restoration&Reconstruction Scottylls Castle,Death Valley,CA:Rehabilitation Ahwahnee Hotel,Yosemite National Park,CA:Structural Assessment Asilomar Conference Center,Pacific Grove,CA:Historic Structures Reports Pogonip Clubhouse,Santa Cruz,CA:Master Plan,Rehabilitation Flagpole,Livermore CA:Conservation&Stabilization Webster Estate,Lake Squam,NH:Tax Certification for National Register San Francisco International Airport Fire Station#2,San Francisco,CA:Cultural Resource Evaluation Fort Point,San Francisco,CA: HABS Documentation&Historic Report Folsom Powerhouse,Folsom,CA:Historic Structure Report Department of General Services,Sacramento,CA:Historic Resources Survey Geneva Office Building,San Francisco,CA:Stabilization,Adaptive Reuse San Francisco Civic Center,San Francisco,CA:Urban Design Feasibility Study Department of Public Health,San Francisco,CA:Rehabilitation,Conservation Legislative Office Building,Sacramento,CA:Historic Structure Report Civic Auditorium,San Francisco,CA:Rehabilitation,Conservation New Mission Theater,San Francisco,CA:Adaptive Re-Use Paramount Theater,Oakland,CA:Ceiling Restoration,Seismic Upgrade Sunset Library,San Francisco,CA:Rehabilitation Alameda Carnegie Library,Alameda,CA:Historic Structure Report Carnegie Library,Livermore,CA: Building Evaluation Diamond Match Company Plant,Chico,CA: Reuse Study Buildings in the Vicinity cf Oakland City Hall:Significance Evaluation 1 Grant Avenue(Emporio Armani) San Francisco,CA:Retail Adaptive Use Del Monte Warehouse,San Francisco,CA:Rehabilitation Options Whisler-Patri Inc.,San Francisco,CA 1981-1983 Esherick,Homsey,Dodge&Davis Inc.,San Francisco,CA 1977-1981 ■ ACADEMIC San Francisco Internship Program,Cal Poly S.O., 1989-Present Professional Practice Course, (with Professor Sandy Miller)Cal Poly,S.O.,2004 Lecture/Tour Rehabilitation of Engine Co.No. 2, (with Professor Loren Bricker). Architectural History Dept.,Cal Poly Pomona,2003 Lecture Preservation&Resources, (w/Waverley Lowell&Stephen Tobriner)Dept. of Architectural History,U.C.Berkeley,2002. Graduate Design Studio,Adaptive Reuse U.C.Berkeley,Spring 1993. Lecture San Francisco Civic Center,City Hall and the City Beautiful Movement, Trinity College, 1999 Lecture Principles of Preservation,San Francisco Academy of Art College, 1989 Lecture Cogswell College, 1986 ■ PUBLIC SERVICE 640 Preservation Heritage Board of Directors,Vice President 2003-Present College of Environmental Design Archives Advisory Board,U.C.Berkeley Board of Directors, 1998- Present CA Historic State Capitol Advisory Committee 2000.2002 J Attachment 4 ALICE CAREY Cameron-Stanford House Preservation Association, 1998.2000 Resume San Francisco Landmarks Board- President,Chair Design Review, 1988-1991 Page 3 Rincon Point-South Beach City and Advisory Committee, 1991 Institute of Business Designers-Birdhaus Design Competition-Jury, 1991 San Francisco Beautiful-Board of Directors, 1988-91 San Francisco-Cork Sister City Committee, 1991-1996. State Office of Historic Preservation-Earthquake County Advisory Team, 1989-90 CA Cooperative Preservation of Architectural Record,Board of Directors, 1984-91 San Francisco Main Library Selection Committee-Jury, 1989 Architectural Survey of Unreinforced Masonry Construction,San Francisco, 1990 Rincon Tenacious Tenants(Rin-Ten-Ten)Founder ■ PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS San Francisco Heritage,Board of Directors,2001 -Present Association of Advocates for Preservation,Board of Directors, 1990-1995 Preservation Committee San Francisco A.I.A.,Chair, 1988 Assoc.of Preservation Technology,Board of Directors&Vice President, 1985-87 Friends of Tena Cotta,Board of Directors,Vice President, 1986-88 Plaque Ladies,San Francisco,CA Member—Society of Architectural Historians,DOCOMOMO, California Historical Society,National Trust for Historic Preservation,Society of Commercial Archeology,California Preservation Foundation,Oakland Heritage Alliance,San Jose Heritage,Napa Heritage,Tile Heritage,Hook&Ladder Society,Society of the Appreciation&Preservation of Antique Fire Apparatus of America,Arcane Car Club ■LECTURES AND SEMINARS AND EXHIBITS Queen of Clubs,The San Francisco Metropolitan Club,2006 Enchanted Enhancement: Children's Fairyland, California Preservation Foundation Workshop,2006 Theaters of Timothy Pflueger,Preserving Motion.Picture Palaces lecture at San Francisco Museum of Modem Art,2006 Queen of Clubs, San Francisco Heritage Lecture,2005 Pavillions in Parks, SFAIA Lecture,2005 Historical San Francisco Then&Now: SFAIA Exhibit,2005 Carnegie Libraries:Friends of San Francisco Libraries,2005 Inspired Outcomes: Exhibit of Women Architects SFAIA Exhibit,2004 How to Keep Design in Public Architecture,Panel Discussion,SFAIA,2004 Colombo Building:A Case Study of a New Code,National Park Service Conference on Building Codes&Historic Rehabilitation,2004 History of Lafayette Park, San Francisco Historical Society,2004 Incentives Galore,CA Preservation Foundation Incentives workshop,2004 Julia Morgan's Asilomar,Association of Preservation Technology National Conference keynote session,2003 New Construction in Historic District Case Study Workshop,CA Preservation Foundation,2003 Advocacy Issues San Francisco Heritage board 2003 New Construction in Historic Districts Presidio Trust,2003 Preservation Incentives,San Francisco Heritage Board,2002 Attachment 4 ` ALICE CAREY I'm Ready far My Close-up,Mr.De Mille,Taking a Closer Look at Preserving Movie Resume Houses,San Francisco Architectural Heritage,2002 Restoration of San Francisco Page 4 City Hall. California Historical Society,2002 Preservation Incentives,California Preservation Foundation Annual Conference, 2002Julia Morgan,Architect Extraordinaire,Landmark Heritage Foundation, Building Conservancy of Northern California,and the Berkeley City Club 2001 Preservation Incentives, The Alternative to Tech Stocks for Asset Accumulation California Preservation Foundation,Incentives Workshop 2001 A Simple,Quick, &Painless Guide to The Approvals Process,Panel Member,The Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board,CA Preservation Foundation 2000 The Good the Bad&the Ugly—Application of the.Secretary of the Interiorgs Standards California Preservation Foundation Conference 2000 Restoration of San Francisco City Hall,California Historical Society 1999 Preservation of San Francisco City Hall&the War Memorial Opera House,San Francisco Heritage 1999 Tax Incentives,Can Historic Rehabilitation Pencil?, Sacramento Heritage,Inc.,AIA Sacramento Valley Chapter, 1998 Building California:Technology and the Landscape,California Historical Society, 1998 Women in Architecture,California Preservation Foundation Conference, 1998 Solutions for Seismic Upgrades of Historic Structures,Organization of Women Architects and Design Professionals, 1997 Women Architects in Historic Preservation,AIA East Bay, 1995 Seismic Upgrade of Historic Buildings,Earthquake Engineering Research Inst., 1995 Importance of Construction Documents to Restoration Architects, International Conference on Establishing Principles for the Appraisal£f Selection of Architectural Records, Canadian Centre for Architecture, 1994 Seismic Retrofit: What's In It For You?A Focus on Preservation Workshop,City of Hayward,Hayward Historical Society,and Cal State Hayward, 1992 Plenary Session Discussion Facilitator-National Trust or Historic Preservation Conference, 1991 Rotunda Restoration,Oakland,CA,Association of Preservation Technology, 1987 Don't Take Terra Cotta For Granite,Radcliff Alumni Club, 1988 Don't Take Terra Cotta For Granite,AIA San Francisco Walking Tour 1987 City of Paris dome&rotunda reconstitution, IBD,CA Historical Society 1983 ■MEDIA Architecture Radio Keeping Design in Public Architecture 2004 PBS television,Going To the Source, Waste Prevention,2004 PBS television,Going Places, San Francisco 1998 PBS radio,San Francisco Renaissance, 1997 KCBS radio,Seismic Upgrade of Historic Buildings, 1995 KCBS radio,Women in Business Carey&Co.Profile, 1993 KGO television Marketplace Adopt-A-Business Profile, 1992 PBS television,Julia Morgan,A Life by Design, 1991 CNN television,Lama Prieta Earthquakeg Effect on Historic Buildings, 1989 116 Attachment 4 ` CAREY&CO INC ARCHITECTURE R E S U M t Erica Schultz is an architectural historian with experience in preparing historic ERICA SCHULTZ resource surveys and evaluations.She has been involved in several neighborhood Architectural Historian and citywide surveys,including Mountain View,Burlingame,and Unincorporated Alameda County,and has prepared numerous historic resource evaluation reports in Mountain View,San Jose,.Sausalito,San Francisco,and Richmond.Ms.Schultz has Master of Historic also directly participated in evaluating proposed projects subject to Section 106 of Preservation, University of the National Historic Preservation Act. Maryland, College Park,MD .PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Bachelor of Arts,Art CAREY&CO. INC.,San Francisco,CA History,and Bachelor of Mountain View Citywide Survey,Mountain View,CA Fine Ara with Honors, San Joaquin Pipeline Improvement Project,San Joaquin Valley,CA Ithaca College,New York New Irvington Tunnel Project,Alameda County,CA Baden and San Pedro Valve Lots Improvement Project,San Francisco Peninsula Pulgas Discharge Channel Modifications Project,San Francisco Peninsula Unincorporated Alameda County Intensive Survey,Alameda County,CA Downtown Burlingame Specific Plan Survey, Burlingame,CA 277 Seventh Street HABS report,San Francisco,CA 608 Folsom Street HRER,San Francisco,CA Alexander Kaun Beach House HRER,Richmond,CA Bellarmine College Preparatory HRER,San Jose Valley Medical Center Master Plan EIR,San Jose,CA 300 Mariposa Ave HRE,Mountain View,CA Muni Substation Part 1 Federal Tax Credit Application,San Francisco,CA 694 Sausalito Blvd HRER,Sausalito,CA McKinnon School HRER,San Jose,CA 1181 Bonita Avenue HRER,Mountain View,CA EBI Consulting,San Francisco,CA Prepared Section 106 compliance documentation for telecommunication installations on historic properties nationwide. Conducted file reviews and archival research,prepared inventory forms and made determinations of eligibility for historic sites. Consulted with SHPOs and local historic preservation groups. Graduate Assistant,University of Maryland,College Park,Maryland Supervised the production of National Register level documentation of historic structures identified as part of the Modem Movement in Maryland,a project funded by the Maryland Historic Trust. Conducted archival research,documented historic structures through photography,organized research files and documentation. John Cullinane Associates,Architects&Preservation Planners,Annapolis, Maryland Assisted in the production of historic structures reports and the design of construction documents for historic and non-historic housing projects in the Northeast U.S. Attachment .4 ERICA SCHULTZ ■HONORS AND AWARDS Ijiisunii David Fogle Award in Historic Preservation,2005 Page 2 Director's Award,for an outstanding final research project,2005 Jacob K.Goldhaber Travel Grant,2005 St,Clair Wright Scholarship,2004 Dean's Award,Humanities and Sciences,Ithaca College,2003 Prize Paper Award,Art History Department,Ithaca College,2003 President's Scholar,Ithaca College, 1999-2003 Phi Kappa Phi,National Honor Society,2001 Oracle Honor Society,2000 ■TRAINING Introduction to GIS,City College of San Francisco Reaching and Writing Agreements under Section 106,Dr.Tom King,SWCA Section 106 Essentials Training Course,Advisory Council for Historic Preservation The Basics of Historic Resource Surveys,California Preservation Foundation ■PRESENTATIONS Annual Conference,April 2005 Vancouver,BC,Environmental Design Research Association,"Forging a Collective Past,"poster session Landscape and Identity,April 2005, University of Maryland,College Park, "Destruction and Revitalization,"presentation Conference on Race,Ethnicity,and Place,September 2004, Association of American Geographers,"Evolving Significance at 106 U Street," poster session J.Whalen Academic Symposium,March 2002,Ithaca College, "Urban Spaces and September 11th,"presentation ■PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS HeritageYP,Outreach and Issues Committee co-chair San Francisco Architectural Heritage,member San Francisco Planning and Urban Research Association(SPUR),member California Preservation Foundation,member National Trust for Historic Preservation,member Society of Architectural Historians,member Attachment 4 CAREY&CO. [NC. ARCHITECTURE R t S U M t Mr.Meyer recently completed his architectural studies at California State CHRIS N=R Polytechnic University.His work experience includes the analysis of existing Intern Architect conditions of a historic community and drafting new architectural plans based on that study.He has drafted plans and sections for ongoing work at the California Master of Architecture State Courts and Library Building along with constructing a 3-D model of the California State Polytechnic building.His analytical writing was part of the National Register of Historic Places Nomination for Pier 70,an important maritime industrial district in San Francisco. University,Ponoma, California ■PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Bachelor of Arts CAREY&CO.INC.,San Francisco,California History and Sculpture Bing Kung Tong,Isleton:Historic Conditions and Plans Centre College, Benecia Commandant's Residence,Benecia:Adaptive Use Danville,Kentucky State Library and Courts,Sacramento:Historic Conditions Plans and Model Pier 70,San Francisco:National Register of Historic Places Report and Building Condition Analysis Japanese Schoolhouse,Castroville:Adaptive Use for Community Center Niles Dam Monitoring/Mitigations,Alameda County:HAER Drawings See other resume for information.about Mr.Meyer prior to joining Carey&Co. 11& Attachment 4 Christopher J. Meyer 219 Garfield Ave.•Pomona CA 91767 e 415.595.1492 meyer@gmail.com EDUCATION: • Ongoing Masters Degree in Architecture candidate,3.89 GPA. Cal Poly Pomona`07 • B.A.with a double major in History and Sculpture.Centre College; Danville KY, 1996 • Classes in 2D and 3D software. Center for Electronic Arts; San Francisco, CA,2000 RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE 1999-2003 VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY San Francisco and Irvine;CA • Worked as a lead video game tester at Sega on multiple video games. Responsible for administrating a team of up to 30 testers. • Worked as video game artist at Codef re and Sneaky Rabbit, Irvine based developers; responsible for designing and modeling 3D levels and characters. Also created marketing materials including logos and videos. • Worked as video game test department supervisor at Sega. Duties included administering 45 person test department,documenting work progress reports,developing new test procedures, implementing new testing technology,and acting as liaison between test department and development teams. 1996-2004 METAL SCULPTOR Cincinnati OH,and San Francisco CA • Operated a metal sculpture studio in Cincinnati OH,making welded steel garden sculptures and figurative sculptures. Participated in local art shows,received multiple best of show awards,and sold more than 30 major sculptures.. • Operated a metal sculpture studio in San Francisco CA,making welded steel garden sculptures and furniture. Continued working till I returned to school. 1994-97,2004-05 CONSTRUCTION WORK KY, OH,and CA • Worked as manual laborer on multiple housing rehabilitation construction sites. Performed work as diverse as framing walls,hanging sheetrock,pulling cable,installing windows, hanging shingles,painting, installing a.sub-floor heat system,and digging ditches. • Architecture Shop Assistant at Cal Poly; skilled in the use of and responsible for overseeing students using a full range of shop equipment including planers,joiners, lathes,etc. RELATED SKILLS: • Proficient in 3D Studio Max, Photoshop,and MS Office,AutoCAD and ArchiCAD. • Graduate Assistant for design studios,giving tutorials in ArchiCAD and 3Dstudio Max. • Graduate Assistant for Architecture History classes;created animations explaining classical proportions and language REFERENCES: • Steve Peck,Video Game Industry, San Francisco: 415.756.1057 • Henry Fischer,Architect/Builder, Hood River Oregon: 547.490.2080 5 Galvin PreservationAssociates Attachment GPA October.22, 2008 Barry Price Applied Earthworks 1391 West Shaw Ave., Suite C Fresno, CA 93711 RE: Peer Review of the "Historic Analysis Report"for the Blackstone Hotel and Sauer Bakery Buildings located at 840 and 848 Monterey Street in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dear Barry, As requested,we have reviewed the"Historic Analysis Report"prepared for the Blackstone Hotel and Sauer Baker Buildings located at 840 and 848 Monterey Street in San Luis Obispo that was prepared by Carey& Co. Inc. Architecture(Carey&Co.) on August 22,2008.for the proposed SLO Chinatown Project. The purpose of the peer review is to determine whether or not the report adequately addresses the requirements of City Council Resolution No. 9946 adopted on December 18,2007. The Blackstone Hotel and Sauer Bakery buildings are proposed to be demolished as part of the SLO Chinatown Project,which involves the redevelopment of eight parcels located in the city block bounded by Palm, Chorro,Monterey, and Morro Streets in the city's downtown commercial core. In response to an Environmental Impact Report(EIR) prepared for the proposed project(AMEC, 2007), the City Council resolved that the project applicant conduct a detailed feasibility analysis or historic structures report, to identify for both buildings, `uncovered original details"and"portions of the original structure" that might be preserved and incorporated into the new construction. The details and portions specifically addressed include the Blackstone Hotel's pre-1913 "Swiss-Italian"portion of the fagade along Chorro Street,the hotel's"Ah Louis"bricks, the Monterey Street fagade of the Sauer Bakery, and the rear bakery building's extant brick oven. The report also addresses the Blackstone Hotels c. 1926 fagade along Chorro and Monterey Streets. The Carey& Co. report was reviewed by Andrea Galvin, president and principal architectural historian of Galvin Preservation Associates Inc. (GPA),who meets the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards as an architectural historian and has been practicing in the field of architectural history in the state of California for a number of years. Ms. Galvin visited the project site on January 16, 2008 and September 11, 2008. Additionally, she reviewed all the information prepared for the proposed project including the 2007 Final EIR, appendices and Final Update EIR,previous evaluation forms prepared for the two buildings as well as the supporting documentation and correspondence relative to the project's potential impacts on historic architectural resources. The Carey& Co. report included a Preservation Feasibility Report that was prepared by Taylor& Syfan, Consulting Engineers Inc. (dated July 30, 2008), which was peer reviewed by David W. Cocke, your quality preservation team 1611 s. pacific coast highway, suite 104, redondo beach ca 90277 r. 310.792.2690 f. 310.792.2696 Attachment 5 Peer Review-Historic clysis Report for the Blackstone Hotel and Sauer Bakery Bunaing located at 840 and 848 Monterey Street,San Luis Obispo,Prepared by Carey&Co.,August 22,2008. Structural Engineer and owner of Structural Focus in September, 2008. His comments are incorporated and attached to this peer review. In response to the City's Resolution No. 9946, the project applicant contracted Carey& Co. to prepare a historic analysis report of the two subject buildings, which included information on the historical background, chronology of development and use,physical description and character-defining features of each building. Based on the significance of each of the two buildings and the existing character- defining features, Cary& Co. made recommendations as to what existing features should be preserved or incorporated into new construction associated with the proposed new SLO Chinatown Project. Based on their study, Carey& Co. recommends the following: i. That the pre-1913 "Swiss Italian" facade of the Blackstone Hotel building not be incorporated into new construction. ii. That The Blackstone Hotel's c. 1926 facade was not recognized as a significant example of Streamline Modeme architecture when the building was listed on the City's List of Contributing Historical Resources and that it need not be incorporated into new construction. iii. That the Blackstone Hotel's "Ah Louis"bricks are not rare and do not necessitate being retained, but if they are retained that they should not be used in an outdoor setting. iv. That the facade of the Sauer Bakery not be rehabilitated,restored, or incorporated into new construction. v. That the Sauer Bakery oven is historically significant but that a plan to relocate the oven would expose the oven to a substantial risk of damage and therefore the engineers recommend that the oven be left in place to preserve its historic material. GPA was contracted by Applied Earthworks, Inc. on behalf of the City of San Luis Obispo to determine whether or not the Carey& Co. report addresses the requirements of the City's Resolution No. 9946 and whether the information contained in the report is consistent with the generally recognized professional standards of reports prepared by professionals in the state of California and in accordance with the guidelines set forth in Preservation Brief 43: The Preparation and Use of Historic Structures Reports. Deborah Slaton, (Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office, 2005). Additionally, GPA determined whether,based on the analysis provided by Carey& Co.,we agree with the recommended conclusions of the report. Specifically,GPA assessed the following: A-1. Did the project applicant conduct a detailed feasibility analysis or historic structures report for the two buildings? The project applicant did not prepare a detailed feasibility analysis but did contract Carey & Co. to prepare a Historic Analysis Report, which loosely followed the format of a phased historic structure report. The purpose of a historic structure report is to provide documentary, graphic, and physical information about a property's history and existing condition. A historic structure report also may address management or owner goals for the use or re-use of the property (including what elements of a property should be retained or preserved). It provides a thoughtfully considered argument for selecting the most appropriate approach to treatment,prior to the commencement of work, and outlines a scope of recommended work. The report serves as an important guide for all changes made to a historic property 2 J-//4 Attachment 5 Peer Review-Historic Analysis Report for the Blackstone Hotel and Sauer Bakery Building located at 840 and 848 Monterey Street,San Luis Obispo,Prepared by Carey&Co.,August 22,2008. during a project-repair, rehabilitation, or restoration- and can also provide information for maintenance procedures. Finally, it records the findings of research and investigation, as well as the processes of physical work, for future researchers.1 A typical historic structures report includes sections on the building's 1) historical background and context, 2) chronology of development and use, 3) physical description, 4) evaluation of significance, 5) condition assessment as well as 6) historic preservation objectives, 7) requirements for work, 8) work recommendations and alternatives and supporting data (bibliography, appendices, supplemental work performed, etc.). The content, preparation and use of a historic structure report may vary depending on the purpose of the report.. The intent of the report is to generally answer a series of questions necessary for future planning and decision making (including rehabilitation, restoration, or repair). If budgetary constraints preclude completing the historic structure report as one project, it can be prepared incrementally. It is our understanding that the scope of the subject project was to only address the significance of the two buildings and determine what character-defining features, if my, are present that should be preserved or re-incorporated into proposed new construction. As such, it is our understanding that the Carey & Co. Historic Analysis Report was phased to address only the contextual history, chronological development and significance determinations of character-defining features and did not address a detailed feasibility analysis of the two buildings (with the exception of the bake oven specifically addressed in the Resolution No. 9946). If the determination and recommendation was made that certain portions of the two buildings should be preserved and re-incorporated into new construction, then the City would require a more detailed feasibility analysis as a supplement to the Historic Analysis Report. Additionally, we recognize that the Carey & Co. report sought to avoid overlap with previously completed research.2 Therefore, the format and content of the Historic Analysis Report takes into account these considerations. Because Carey & Co. recommended that the Sauer Bakery bake oven was historically significant and should therefore be preserved, the project applicant contracted Taylor & Syfan Consulting Engineers, Inc. to prepare a structural feasibility analysis of the option to relocate the bake oven as part of a new project. The feasibility recommendations made by Taylor & Syfan were incorporated into the Carey & Co. report. In conclusion, it appears that the project applicant did contract professionals in the field of historic preservation to assist them with preparing a historic analysis report which sought to address the specific requirements of the Resolution. The report did not include all aspects that are typically included in a historic structure report but very basically identified some features that are present on the two buildings. t Deborah Slaton,Preservation Brief 43: The Preparation and Use of Historic Structures Reports(Washington,DC:U.S. Government Printing Office,2005),hM://www.nps.gov/history/hl)stps/briefs/bribf43.htm(access September 19,2008). 2 Carey&Co.Inc.Historic Analysis Report for the Blackstone Hotel and Sauer Bakery.August 22,2008,p.9. 3 2//, Attachment 5 Peer Review-Historic Andlysis Report for the Blackstone Hotel and Sauer Bakery Building located at 840 and 848 Monterey Street,San Luis Obispo,Prepared by Carey&Co.,August 22,2008. B-1. Did the report identify uncovered original details and portions of the original structure for the Sauer Bakery Building that might be preserved and incorporated into the new construction? The report did identify some original details of the original buildings and prioritized them based on their relative significance,but did not thoroughly take into consideration more than one applicable context for each property and define the spaces and features that represent each context. Therefore, some major features that characterize the buildings were overlooked. Additionally, the report did not clearly define the reasons for which each building was originally determined significant and take into consideration that several alterations to the buildings have achieved significance within their own right over the history of the buildings and therefore may be worthy of preservation. The report does not adequately identify what character-defining features would be necessary for the property to convey its significance under each context before clearly identifying which features the building currently has. The report identified some historic fabric of the buildings, but does not consider some of the essential features of the buildings that are necessary in conveying their significance, including their location, massing,. setback, use, interior spaces, layout, etc. The report mostly focuses on a few exterior details and discredits other features due to alterations. Typically, recommendations made on the retention or preservation of historic spaces, features or historic materials that characterize a historic property are determined based on the relative significance of each feature and their general condition. The process of evaluation occurs throughout the study of the historic structure as information is gathered, compared, and reviewed. Historical data and physical evidence are reviewed to help evaluate the historical, architectural, engineering, and cultural significance of the property, its construction and use, and occupants or other persons associated with its history and development. This evaluation includes determining the period(s) of primary historical significance.3 Decisions concerning the significance, historic integrity, documentation, and treatment of properties can be made reliably only when the resource is evaluated within its historic context. Historic contexts are those patterns or trends in history by which a specific occurrence, property, or site is understood and its meaning (and ultimately its significance) is made clear. However, a specific property can be significant within one or more historic contexts; all of these should be identified and considered a Once the significance of the property is understood and the period of significance has been defined, then the report should address whether the property possesses the physical features necessary to convey the aspect of history within which it is associated by determining what physical features the property must possess in order for it to reflect the significance of the historic context and which of those features are present. There is a lot of information on the history and development of these two buildings that have been compiled over the years. Carey& Co. utilized existing information on the two buildings to identify each building's historic context, significance, and period of time that represent the identified significant 3 Deborah Slaton,Preservation Brief 43: The Preparation and Use of Historic Structures Reports(Washington,DC:U.S. Government Printing Office,2005),http://www.nps:gov/historylhpstpsibriefs/brief43.htm(access September 19,2008). U.S.Department of the Interior,National Park Service Cultural Resources Interagency Resources Division,"National Register Bulletin 15"How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation.,pg. 7,9. Attach Peer Review-Historic'A„ulysis Report for the Blackstone Hotel and Sauer Bakery Buuaing located at ment 5 840 and 848 Monterey Street,San Luis Obispo.Prepared by Carey&Co.,August 22,NO& associations. The information used in this analysis included the 2006 DPR 523 Forms prepared Wendy Nettles at Applied Earthworks, Inc. for the Chinatown Project EIR; the City of San Luis Obispo Historic Property Files including State of California Department of Parks and Recreation Historic Resource Inventory Forms dated 2005 that were prepared for the Blackstone (Annex Hotel European Building), the building located at 984 Chorro Street, and the Sauer Bakery Building located 848 Monterey Street. GPA reviewed Cary & Co.'s methodology and findings to determine the adequacy of their conclusions and to determine if GPA agrees with those findings. Following is an analysis of the Sauer Bakery Building. The Sauer Bakery Building located at 848 Monterey Street is listed on the City's Master List of Historic Resources (updated April, 2008) which is the City's list of individual buildings that have significant historic or architectural value. The Sauer building is also located within the Downtown Historic District (serial No. 0129-05C). The Carey & Co. report provides a historical background and chronology of building changes over the history of the building, but does not specifically state why the building was determined historically significant. However,the Carey& Co. Report does identify the building's period of significance as 1875-1964, corresponding with the Sauer family's ownership and occupancy of the building. The inventory form prepared by Applied Earthworks in November, 2006 for the EIR associated with the SLO Chinatown Project states that "the loss of integrity blocked this structure from National or State listing during a 1983 architectural survey. However, the association of the building with a family and a business important in San Luis Obispo history prompted the City to include it on the City's Master List of Historic Resources in 1983. This listing makes the Sauer Grocery and Bakery a significant resource for the purposes of CEQA." The same inventory form identifies the building's significance as associated with downtown commerce in San Luis Obispo with a period of significance ranging from 1875 to the 1990s. To determine what features of a building are worthy of preservation, one must include those features that are important to conveying the property's significance. The features that help to convey the property's significance may be different depending on why the property is significant in the first place. For example, if a building is significant for its architecture, then the majority of the design elements and details should be intact for the property to convey it's significance; however, if a property is significant for an association with a person, then it may not be necessary for the building to retain all its original fabric and features for the property to convey its significance. If a property is significant for its association to the development of a downtown area, it is expected that the building may change physically over the course of its history as a representation of that association. Additionally, some alterations that have occurred over the course of a property's history may gain significance in their own right, such that the property does not necessarily need to look exactly as it did when it was originally constructed. It is the job of the professional evaluating the property to first determine the property's significance and then clearly identify what features the property must have to convey its significance within every relevant historic context and to determine which of those features are present and therefore could be preserved. If the significance of the Sauer Bakery building was determined based on its association to a family and business.important in San Luis Obispo history, then the appropriate period of significance for the building would be the span of time that the family and business operated in that location, 1875-1964. If it is significant for is association with downtown commerce in San Luis Obispo, then the period of 5J//9 Attachment 5 Peer Review-Historic Analysis Report for the Blackstone Hotel and Sauer Bakery Building located at 840 and 848 Monterey Street,San Luis Obispo,Prepared by Carey&Co.,August 22,2008. significance would be from 1875-1990s. However, both identified periods of significance cover nearly ninety to over one hundred years, during which a few major events and alterations occurred to the building. Some of these events and alterations however may have achieved significance in their own right. Therefore, it may be necessary to break down the period of significance into phases to determine what character-defining features must be present to convey the building's significance within each historic context. Sauer Early Years (1875-1912) This context defines the earliest years of the Sauer history when the family business was commencing. According to the records compiled to date on this property, this represents the period of time that German-born Andrew Sauer founded the store and sold groceries and baked goods on Monterey Street. The business grew and changed hands within the Sauer family. As a result of the business's growth, a new masonry building was constructed to the rear of the building and the first floor store space of the front building was enlarged. The new building to the rear had a large bake oven that served the bakery and store in the front building. The second floor housed a photography studio. Therefore, the features that would need to be present for the building to convey its early history include those spaces, features, and fabric that were present prior to 1912. Sauer Middle Years (1913-1964) This period of time represents the time that the business changed hands within the Sauer family and when the store was significantly altered to accommodate the widening of Monterey Street to the time when the business was sold out of Sauer family control. The widening of Monterey Street was a significant event in the history of San Luis Obispo as the City had petitioned to have the State Highway run through town. In order to accommodate the highway, several businesses had to move back their facades in 1912-1913. Therefore, the Sauer Bakery building also went through a major fagade change. These changes to the exterior fagade of the Sauer building have gained significance in their own right as representative of that major event in the history of the development of the commercial core of San Luis Obispo. The alterations to the building also reflected the changing architectural and stylistic preferences of the day. The photographs in the report show the building in 1912 before the street widening and again in 1930 with some major alterations. The building fagade was set back 12 feet from its original placement, the fagade was faced with stucco, the original six wood cased double hung windows were replaced with three sets of paired double hung windows with five small top lights above, the cornice along the parapet was stripped to remove the Italianate details and replaced with a simpler cornice. However, it appears that the building continued to look like this (on the exterior) until 1965 when a building permit was issued to remodel the existing building fagade to what it essentially looks like today. The building continued to be used as a bakery building and was associated with the Sauer family. The second floor was continually-used as a photography studio and living quarters until 1960, when the photographer that had occupied the space since the late 1800s died. Therefore, the features that would need to be present for the building to convey its middle history include those spaces, features, and fabric that were present prior to 1964. 6 Attachment 5 Peer Review-Historic A.dlysis Report for the Blackstone Hotel and Sauer Bakery Biutuing located at 840 and 848 Monterey Street,San Luis Obispo,Prepared by Carey&Co.,August 22,2008. Sauer Later Years 0965-1995) This period of time in the Sauer Building's history represents its most recent history, or the period of time that the building changed ownership outside of the Sauer family and became a retail clothing store. The change in ownership also changed the building's use. However, the building continued to contribute to the downtown commercial area. Some of the businesses that occupied the building in this last phase of developmental history include Holser & Baily Department store, The Attic, and Pier 1. The second floor was vacant during this phase of the building's history. Today the entire building is vacant. It was during this period that the fagade was remodeled to look like it does today. In 1965, the store was remodeled at a cost of$15,000. The windowson the fagade were removed and filled in with stucco. The cornice was removed to achieve a smooth surface on the fagade, the wood paneled display windows with the entry doors set back were replaced with on large expanse of glass display windows cased in metal frames, an arcade was created on the first floor fagade, and the exterior stairway leading to the second floor was removed. The interior of the first floor was also remodeled when the stairs were removed. A non-load bearing wall was removed to create one large expanse of retail space on the first floor interior and an opening was created between the front and rear building on the first floor interior. This period in the building's history does not represent a significant historical event, nor was the building associated with any significant individuals during this time. The alterations that occurred to the building during this period do not have high artistic value or architectural significance. Therefore any alterations that occurred during this period have not achieved significance in their own right and have diminished some aspects of integrity of the building. Therefore, those features that would contribute to the significance of the building would only include those spaces, features, and materials that are associated with the Sauer family and the Sauer Bakery business that were present prior to 1964. Therefore, based on this analysis and utilizing the evaluation system outlined by Carey & Company (significant, contributing, non-contributing features), the following list identifies features that are original details and portions of the original structure that might be preserved and incorporated into the new construction. 7 fj Attachment 5 Peer Review-Historic Analysis Report for the Blackstone Hotel and Sauer Bakery Building located at 840 and 848 Monterey Street,San Luis Obispo,Prepared by Carey&Co.,August 22,2008. Significant: (The building feature is associated with the qualities that make the building historically significant. The feature makes a major contribution to the structure's historic character. In addition, rhe feature displays a high level of craftsmanship) GPA would add that a significant feature is essential in understanding the building's historic significance. The following features are significant to conveying the property's significance and are still present on the building: N R to c• a a a c tn A tA a" Character Defining Feature • the original location of the building, 0 0 ® the original footprint of the rear building, 0 0 ® the footprint of the front building set back 12 feet from its original location due to the street widening, 0 ® • the first floor retail space and second floor professional office space, 0 0 0 ® • the two-story massing of the front building, 0 0 ® the construction of the building up to the lot line and facing the sidewalk and street within a row of two-story commercial buildings of similar size and massing facing the street(one building to the east has been replaced with a surface parking lot), 0 0 0 ® second floor interior space divided into office space to accommodate the photography studio and living space to accommodate the bakers that worked in the bakery, 0 0 ® • square form, 0 0 ® two stories, 0 0 ® • brick construction, 0 ® • a pre-1926 large brick bake oven on the first floor 0 0 ® • a dumb waiter or lift to bring the baked goods up to the first floor(currently altered). Significant but Lost: (The building feature is associated with the qualities that make the building historically significant. The feature makes a major contribution to the structure's historic character. In addition, the feature displays a high level of craftsmanship) The following features would have been necessary to conveying the property's historic significance under at least one historic context, but they are no longer present(or have been highly altered)on the building: N R to h r+ �O O1 Ca. .•+ nn r d �n e+1 V1 y Character Defining Feature 0 • the original footprint of the front building, 0 ❑ • the horizontal wood sided front fagade with false front, 0 0 ❑ . an exterior stairway off the front of the building serving the second floor professional office space, 0 ❑ • the fenestration pattern on the second floor with six symmetrically arranged 8 Attachment 5 Peer Review-Historic Analysis Report for the Blackstone Hotel and Sauer Bakery Building located at 840 and 848 Monterey Street,San Luis Obispo,Prepared by Carey&Co.,August 22,2008. narrow wood cased double hung windows, 0 ❑ • the fenestration pattern on the second floor the fagade with three sets of paired double hung windows with five small top lights above, 0 0 ❑ • the rhythm of wood cased display windows on the first floor, 0 0 ❑ • entry doors set back from the sidewalk, 0 0 ❑ • transom windows above the display windows and entry doors, 0 ❑ • paneling under the display windows, 0 ❑ • Italianate decoration including brackets and modillions on the fagade, 0 ❑ • hoods over the fagade windows and wood paneling under the display windows, 0 0 ❑ • a retractable canvas awning over the first floor display windows, 0 0 ❑ • wood paneled or glazed entry doors 0 0 ❑ • wood shelving around the perimeter to display goods to sell, 0 0 ❑ • a cupola centered on the roof, 0 ❑ • a 1909 large brick bake oven on the first floor, Contributing: (The building feature may not be extraordinarily significant as an isolated element but it contains sufficient historic character to play a role in the overall significance of the structure. e� to c. m i Character Defining Feature 0 0 0 • the wood frame construction, 0 0 0 ® • the horizontal wood siding on the sides and rear of the front building, 0 0 0 ® • the gable roof, 0 0 0 ® • tall narrow wood cased double hung windows on the side elevations, 0 0 0 ® • wood plank flooring(has been covered with linoleum), 0 0 0 ® • nine to ten foot ceilings on second floor interior, 0 0 0 ® • a large expansive space for the photography studio, 0 9 0 ® • a room for developing film, 0 0 0 ® • wood floors on second floor, 0 0 0 ® • plaster walls on second floor, 0 0 0 • wide wood surrounds around the second floor interior doors,windows, and along the flooring, and 0 0 0 ® wood picture rails, 9 S-123 Attachment 4 Peer Review-Historic,vnalysisReport for the Blackstone.Hotel and Sauer Bakery Buiraing located at 840 and 848 Monterey Street,San Luis Obispo,Prepared by Carey&Co.,August 22,2008. Non-Contributing: The building feature falls outside of the building's period of significance or the feature falls within the building's period of significance but it has been substantially modified such that little or no historic character remains. N R N C• %n r; VI y Character Defining Feature 0 • the stucco sided front fagade with false front(altered), 0 ® • the windows on the second floor fagade were removed and filled in with stucco (although this feature may be reversible), ® • first floor retail space has been enlarged(alteration), 0 0 ® • a simple cornice along the parapet(the cornice was removed to achieve a smooth surface on the fagade), ® • large expanse of glass display windows cased in metal frames on first floor 0 a ® • a large undivided space on the first floor interior with tall ceilings(highly altered), 0 0 0 ® • exposed posts supporting the second floor, 0 0 a • large undivided areas in the rear building to accommodate tables for laying out dough and storing racks with baked goods to be brought out to the retail (front)portion of the store(portions of this area have been altered). In conclusion, the Sauer Bakery Building was determined historically significant in 1983 for its association with the Sauer Family and the bakery business. At the time of that determination, the building looked much like it does today. Therefore, in 1983 enough physical features were present to convey its significance even with a low level of historic integrity. Despite many of the alterations to the building's facade, the building remains a historic property to the City of San Luis Obispo for its association to a family that was significant to the early development of the city. The question remains, then whether or not enough of the most significant historic features and fabric remain to merit preservation and incorporation into the new building. Aside from the building's location, orientation, and massing, the majority of the significant features that were once associated with the Sauer family and the bakery business are missing or have been significantly altered. Although there are several contributing features that help to tell the story of the history of the building, these are not features that most effectively convey the property's association to the Sauer family or its former use as a bakery, with the exception of the extant bake oven and the dumb waiter in the rear building. Although the second floor of the front building remains primarily intact and strongly represents the use of the building as a photography studio and living quarters, these associations are secondary to the building having been identified as a historic property. So, although there are several features that have been identified through this study that are still intact that date to the building's earliest history, the most significant features, such as the fagade and first floor retail/grocery space have lost a significant amount of historic integrity. What remains is largely contributing historic fabric that cannot tell the story of the significance of the building without the missing significant features. To effectively convey the building's historic association and significance, the building would require some level of restoration. In order to preserve a building's historic integrity, the majority of features that convey the building's significance must remain. Therefore, preserving the historic fagade of the 10 � Attachment Peer Review-Historic Analysis Report for the Blackstone Hotel and Sauer Bakery Building located at .. 840 and 848 Monterey Street,San Luis Obispo,Piepared by Carey&Co.,August 22,2008. building would require that a large percentage of historic fabric remain to preserve, which is not the case with this building. Due to the substantial loss in historic fabric that is essential to conveying the property's historic association, the building would require a full restoration through reconstruction to one of the two earliest phases of the building's history. Although possible, it would require a cost analysis and feasibility study to determine if that level of action would be necessary for the proposed project and to what level of significance this building and this family hold to the city of San Luis Obispo. At this stage in the building's history, it may be more appropriate to interpret the history of the building by retaining and reusing those significant features which do remain such as the bake oven, instead of recreating elements that have been lost, such as the fagade, which was recommended in the project's EIR and supported in the Carey & Co. report. Other methods of interpretation, such as historical documentation of the building may also be appropriate and would help to capture the history of the building that once was and that has now largely been lost. In conclusion, GPA agrees that the fagade of the Sauer Bakery Building not be preserved or reused as part of the current project, as the current fagade as it has been significantly altered to a degree that it no longer conveys the property's significance. The rest of the building could technically be reused and incorporated into the new construction, as the fabric of the building does have some historic significance; however with the absence of the fagade and first floor interior space, the building no longer tells the story of its historic associations for which it was determined significant. 11 n Peer Review-Historic Analysis Report for the Blackstone Hotel and Sauer Bakery Buaam)g located at Attachment 5 840 and 848 Monterey Street,San Luis Obispo,Prepared by Carey&Co.,August 22,2008. B-2. Did the report identify uncovered original details and portions of the Blackstone Hotel Building that might be preserved and incorporated into the new construction? Did the report specifically address the details and portions of the Blackstone Hotel's pre-1913 "Swiss-Italian" portion of the fagade along Chorro Street and the hotel's "Ah Louis" bricks? Yes, the report does specifically address the details and portions of the Blackstone Hotel's pre-1913 "Swiss- Italian"portion of the fagade along Chorro Street and the hotel's"Ah Louis"bricks. Blackstone Hotel's Pre-1913 "Swiss-Italian"portion of the facade along Chorro Street The Carey& Co. report recommends that the Blackstone Hotel building has been substantially modified since its construction in 1875, and that of the minimal portions of the pre-1913 "Swiss Italian" structure that remain, such as the quoins on the Chorro Street fagade, do not retain integrity from the period of significance. Carey & Co. recommends that the pre-1913 "Swiss Italian"fagade need not be incorporated into new construction. GPA agrees that there is not enough remaining historic fabric from the pre-1913 "Swiss Italian" building that continues to convey the building's significance under this context. Therefore, GPA agrees that the pre-1913 "Swiss Italian"fagade need not be incorporated into the new construction. Hotel's "Ah Louis"bricks:. Carey & Co. recommends that a large number of extant bricks manufactured by Ah Louis exist t other historic sites in San Luis Obispo and that due to their being ubiquitous, that it is not necessary to preserve the specific bricks at the Blackstone Hotel. They further recommend that the bricks may not be suitable for outdoor landscaping features because they are common bricks that are poorly fired and that exterior use may cause further deterioration. However, the Historic Analysis Report does not provide a detailed rehabilitation analysis on the bricks to determine if it is feasible to reuse them, as was requested in the Council's Resolution. GPA agrees that the Ah Louis bricks have an historic association to a significant individual from San Louis Obispo's earliest history. The bricks themselves as a product of manufacture, however common in the San Luis Obispo area would not most effectively represent the significance of Ah Louis as much as his workplace, residence, or place of business would, such as the Ah Louis Store. However, the bricks represent an important and early history of the development of San Luis Obispo and provide an excellent opportunity for reuse and interpretation. Although GPA agrees that the bricks may be ubiquitous, the loss of these bricks would be regrettable when they could easily be reused in a landscaping manner. At the very least, the bricks can be reused and interpreted as a means to help mitigate the significant impacts that may be caused by the demolition of the extant building, should any demolition take place. Additionally, GPA also disagrees with Carey & Co. that they should not be used in an outdoor setting. If the bricks are soft bricks and were not meant to be used as face bricks, as referenced in the Carey & Co. report, then they should not be reused as face bricks or reused in an exterior structural fashion. However, they are still suitable for a non-structural landscape use. If the bricks are reused in a creative manner, then they should be interpreted on or near their site so that the citizens of San Luis Obispo can learn about the significance of Ah Louis and his prolific brick manufacture the to the city's 12. 'j_102-4 Attachment 5 Peer Review-Historic Analysis Report for the Blackstone Hotel and Sauer Bakery Buuding located at 840 and 848 Monterey Street,San Luis Obispo,Prepared by Carey&Co.,August 22,2008. development and learn about the City's commitment to the preservation of their historic resources (even if the resources are bricks). C Did the report specifically address the Monterey Street fagade of the Sauer Bakery and the rear bakery building's extant brick oven? Yes, the report does specifically address the Monterey Street faced of the Sauer Bakery, and the rear bakery building's extant brick oven. Monterey Street facade of the Sauer Bakery: The Carey& Co. report recommends that the Sauer Bakery facade need not be retained and incorporated into new construction because the existing Sauer Bakery building does not possess an adequate level of integrity from the period of significance to recommend the rehabilitation,restoration, or incorporation of the front building's existing fagade into new construction. The report notes that little, if any, of the historically significant building fabric (including the c. 1930 windows) remains underneath the 1965 fagade. Referencing the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, the Carey & Co. report indicates that a building must retain its original fabric in order to be preserved, rehabilitated, or restored. GPA conducted an independent evaluation of the building's significant character-defining features and concluded that the most significant features that would be necessary to convey the property's significance are no longer intact, namely the front fagade and the first floor interior. Therefore, GPA agrees with Carey & Co. that the Monterey Street fagade cannot reasonably be preserved as not enough of the original historic fabric exists. However, if the historic significance of the property and the Sauer family warrant a reconstruction of the fagade, that an additional study would be needed to analyze the cost and feasibility of doing so. Sauer Bakery Brick Oven: Carey & Co. consulted with Taylor & Syfan Consulting Engineers out of San Luis Obispo. Taylor & Syfan explored four preservation options for the brick oven including A) leaving and preserving the oven in place; B) moving the entire oven structure as a whole to another site; C)partially dismantling the oven structure, moving it to another site, and reconstructing it; or D)completely dismantling the oven structure brick by brick,moving it to another site, and reconstructing it. At the conclusion of their study they concluded that from a structural perspective that the most structurally feasible option is to leave the oven in place. GPA contracted David Cock with Structural Focus, Inc. a structural engineering company to peer review Taylor & Syfan's report. Structural Focus agreed, based on the information provided in Taylor & Syfan's report that leaving the brick oven in place would be the least risky option and the least expensive of the four options. They recommend that if a relocation option be considered that a very qualified mover be further consulted regarding feasibility and cost. Conclusion: In conclusion, GPA peer reviewed the Historic Analysis Report for the Blackstone Hotel and Sauer Bakery buildings prepared by Carey & Co. Inc. on August 22, 2008. The purpose of the peer review was to 13 J -/..2 7 Attachment 5 Peer Review-Historic Analysis Report for the Blackstone Hotel and Sauer Bakery Bwiutng located at 840 and 848 Monterey Street,San Luis Obispo;Prepared by Carey&Co.,August 22,2008. determine whether or not the report adequately addresses the requirements of City Council Resolution No. 9946 adopted on December 18, 2007. After completing their study, Carey& Co. recommends the following: 1. That the pre-1913 "Swiss Italian"faeade of the Blackstone Hotel building not be incorporated into new construction. 2. That The Blackstone Hotel's c. 1926 faeade was not recognized as a significant example of Streamline Modeme architecture when the building was listed on the City's List of [Contributing] Historical Resources and that it need not be incorporated into new construction. 3. That the Blackstone Hotel's "Ah Louis"bricks are not rare and do not necessitate being retained, but if they are retained that they should not be used in an outdoor setting. 4. That the faeade of the Sauer Bakery not be rehabilitated, restored, or incorporated into new construction. 5. That the Sauer Bakery oven is historically significant but that a plan to relocate the oven would expose the oven to a substantial risk of damage and therefore the engineers recommend that the oven be left in place to preserve its historic material. After review of the report and supporting documentation, GPA recommends that the Carey & Co. adequately addressed the requirements of the City Council Resolution No. 9946, although under one of the resolutions, Carey & Co. overlooked at least one significant historic context. Therefore, based on the peer review,GPA recommends the following: 1. That the pre-1913 "Swiss Italian" faeade of the Blackstone Hotel building not be incorporated into new construction. 2. Carey& Co. stated that the Blackstone Hotel's c. 1926 faeade was not recognized as a significant example of Streamline Moderne architecture when the building was listed on the City's List of[Contributing] Historical Resources and that it need not be incorporated into new construction. Although Carey& Co. addressed the streamline moderne faeade of the Blackstone Hotel, it was not specifically requested in the Council's Resolution and was therefore not addressed in the peer review. However, in response to Carey& Co.'s recommendation, GPA has prepared an addendum to this letter(attached)to respond to the analysis of the Blackstone's faeade as well as any additional features of the Blackstone Hotel that are intact and historically significant that might be preserved and or incorporated into the new construction. 3. That although the Blackstone Hotel's"Ah Louis"bricks are not rare,they have some historic significance,both as a product of"Ah Louis"and also as contributing and significant historic materials of the Blackstone Hotel. Therefore, if they are not retained in place, then they can be retained, and they can be used in an outdoor non-structural setting. If they are used in this manner, they should be interpreted with a sign or plaque explaining their history and the purpose of their re-use. 4. That the existing faeade of the Sauer Bakery not be retained,preserved or incorporated into the new construction. However, if the City feels that the significance of the Sauer family and the bakery building necessitates the need to keep the building in place, then the faeade could theoretically be reconstructed and the other contributing portions of the building(not specifically referred to in the City's Resolution) could be retained and reincorporated into the new construction. However, overall, it appears that the building has lost a significant percentage of 14 Attachment 5 Peer Review-Historic Analysis Report for the Blackstone Hotel and Sauer Bakery Butraing located at 840 and 848 Monterey Street,San Luis Obispo,Prepared by Carey&Co.,August 22,2008. the significant character defining features that convey its association to the Sauer family and its use as a bakery and therefore another means (other than preserving the building)may adequately interpret the significance of the family and building. 5. That the Sauer Bakery oven is historically significant but that a plan to relocate the oven would expose the oven to a substantial risk of damage and therefore the engineers recommend that the oven be left in place to preserve its historic material. GPA and Structural Focus agree with this statement. However, if an option to move the oven to another site is explored, that the property owners consult with a very qualified mover prior to relocation. I thank you for the opportunity to comment on this report and I would welcome any questions that you may have regarding our findings. Please feel free to contact me anytime with your questions at (3 10) 792-2690 or by e-mail at andrea alvinpreservation.com. Sincerely, Andrea Galvin,president Galvin Preservation Associates Inc. 15 Peer Review-Historic a..utysir Report for the Blackstone Hotel and Sauer Bakery But.-6g located at Attachment 5 840 and 848 Monterey Street,San Luis Obispo,Prepared by Carey&Co.,August 22,2008. Addendum Carey & Co. stated that the Blackstone Hotel's c. 1926 faeade was not recognized as a significant example of Streamline Moderne architecture when the building was listed on the City's List of [Contributing] Historical Resources and that it need not be incorporated into new construction. However, the streamline moderne fagade of the Blackstone Hotel was not specifically requested in the Council's Resolution and was therefore not addressed in the peer review. However, GPA has prepared this addendum to respond to the analysis of the Blackstone's fagade. Additionally, this addendum identifies additional features of the Blackstone Hotel that are intact and historically significant that might be preserved and or incorporated into the new construction. Blackstone Hotel's c..1926 facade Although the Applied Earthworks inventory form identifies the building as being an early and excellent. example of the Streamline Modeme style of architecture, the Carey & Co. report states that "The Blackstone Hotel's c. 1926 faeade was not recognized as a significant example of Streamline Moderne architecture when the building was listed on the City's List of [Contributing] Historical Resources" They also state that "the faeade is not architecturally significant and need not be incorporated into new construction."5 GPA agrees that within a larger context that the building does not exhibit an excellent example of the Streamline Moderne style because it was not originally designed as such, but rather reflects the changing architectural preferences from the late 20s and early 30s when the building was enlarged and remodeled. However,within the more relevant context of the City of San Luis Obispo, Applied Earthworks identified it as an excellent example of the style, which is a more local and relative context. However, GPA found that the significance of the building was not derived from the building's architectural style, but rather as a contributing building to the downtown historic district. Therefore, GPA evaluated the building to identify any significant one historic context of the historical development of the building was overlooked in the Carey & Co. report. The building was determined historically significant as a contributing building to the downtown district, and the building exhibited its streamline modeme faeade when that determination was made. Through independent analysis, GPA identified the streamline modeme faeade as a significant contributing feature of the building that might be preserved and incorporated into the new construction. In addition, GPA identified several other uncovered original details and portions of the original structure for the Blackstone Hotel that might be preserved and incorporated into the new construction that are associated with the building' significance as a contributing building to the downtown historic district. Following is an analysis of how that determination was made. Blackstone Hotel The Blackstone Hotel located at 840 Monterey Street is included in the City's list of contributing historic resources within Historical Preservation Districts (updated April 2008). These buildings represent those buildings that are located in older neighborhoods that contribute to the character of that s Carey&Co.Historic Analysis Report`Blackstone Hotel and Sauer Bakery"August 22,2008.p.. 8. 16 j -/3D Attachment 5 Peer Review-Historic nadlysis Report for the Blackstone Hotel and Sauer Bakery Bunwng located at 840 and 848 Monterey Street,San Luis Obispo,Prepared by Carey&Co.,August 22,2008. neighborhood. The building was originally inventoried in October 1982, and was updated in 1995 by the City of San Luis Obispo. Applied Earthworks, Inc. prepared an inventory and evaluation form of the building in November, 2006 in association with the SLO Chinatown Project EIR. The City also prepared a form on the documentation of the building's historic significance (no date) which identified the reason why the building is included on the City's List of Contributing Historical Resources. The form states that the structure: 1) has a symbolic importance to the community or it is a notable community or neighborhood landmark; 2) was occupied by a community or public servant who made early, unique or outstanding contributions to important local affairs (Don Francisco Estevan Quintana, Pedro Quintana); 3) was occupied by a person with fame or outstanding recognition at the local regional, state or national level (Don Francisco Estevan Quintana); 4) was occupied by a person or persons (e.g. families) that made important contributions to the community (Quintana Family); 5) was occupied by a business or public agency that made significant contributions to the historical development of the community(post office,telegraph and office-1886); 6) was directly associated with early, first, or major patterns of local history (located across from the Old Mission, it was closely associated with the commercial growth of the downtown around the Mission and one of the earliest documented residences in the downtown area); and it 7) occupies its original site. Additionally, this documentation of historic significance form identifies the building as potentially eligible for the National Register under criteria B and D for its association with the lives of persons significant in our past and the building's potential to yield information important in prehistory or history. The City's 2005 Historical Resources Inventory form identifies the context for evaluation for the early commercial development of downtown San Luis Obispo and defines the period of significance as 1874- 1950s. The inventory form prepared by Applied Earthworks, Inc. indicated that the building had significance in the growth of commerce in San Luis Obispo with a period of significance from 1925- present. Again, this property has three distinct periods of significance; the fust from 1874-1913, representing the earliest years of the Quintana Building, the second from 1914-1946 representing the period of time that the building was moved back from the street to accommodate the street widening and the addition of more buildings illustrating the growth of the Quintana family business, and the third period from 1947 to present, when the building was converted from a hotel use to more of a commercial use, when the building was determined to contribute to the downtown commercial district. Ouintana Building (1874-1913) This period represents the span of time that the building was owned by the Quintana Family and operated as a general store on the first floor and professional office spaces on the*second floor. For the property to illustrate its significance under this historic context, then the majority of the features present during the period of significance would have to be present to convey the building's association with the 17 Attachment 5 Peer Review-Historic nnvlysls Report for the Blackstone Hotel and Sauer Bakery But,-,ng located at 840 and 848 Monterey Street,San Luis Obispo,Prepared by Carey&Co.,August 22,2008. Quintana Family, who were significant individuals in the early history of San Luis Obispo. Those features would include most of the features constructed prior to 1913. Blackstone Hotel (1914-1946) This second phase in the historical development of the Blackstone Hotel represents the period of time that the building was still under the ownership of the Quintana Family. In 1912, the City Council began to seriously discuss the widening of Monterey Street between Morro and Chorro Streets. So, in 1913, the Quintana building was set back 12 feet to accommodate the widening of the street. With the remodeling of the Quintana building, the building's facade was stripped of its quoins, hooded and triangular pediments above the windows and the roofline dentil work. During this period, the building was being used as a hotel and known as the Blackstone Hotel. There were several different businesses that occupied the building during this period of significance. It was also enlarged during this period to the east and the rear, indicating the family's business growth. The building underwent some significant alterations during this time, as today the building has three stories. This occurred some time between 1913 and 1930 as evidenced by two historic photographs included in the report; the speculative date of the third story addition and streamlined architectural features is 1926, that is concurrent with a building permit issued for electrical and plumbing. The inventory form prepared by Applied Earthworks Inc. indicate that the building was an early and excellent example of the Streamline Moderne style and that it was a contributing building to the downtown historic district. Although this building underwent significant alterations during this second phase of development, the alterations have achieved significance in their own right within the context of the building being moved to accommodate the widening of Monterey Street and the building being associated with the ongoing commerce downtown. It has also been identified as being an early and excellent example of the Streamline Moderne style. For the building to convey its significance under this second phase of development (1914-1946) as a contributing building to the downtown historic district, then the building would have to exhibit the majority of spaces, features, and materials that were present between the years 1914 and 1946 and tell the story of the building being used as a commercial building and hotel from 1914 until 1946. The building has exhibited many of these features over the course of its entire lifespan and most represents the way the building looked when it achieved its significance as a contributing building to the downtown historic district. Although the Applied Earthworks inventory form identified the building as an excellent and early example of the Streamline Moderne style, the documentation of historical significance of the building prepared by the City of San Luis Obispo (presumed in 1983 or 1995) did not check the box that the building had significant aesthetic appeal or incorporate unique details or architectural features or designed by a master. Rather, the building was identified as having an association to a significant individual and occupying a business important to the community. It was further identified as contributing to the downtown historic district. The building looked much like it does today when these determinations were made. Therefore, although the building's first phase of development is highly significant to the history of San Luis Obispo because of its location and association to a family significant to the early development of the town, there are not enough character-defining features left from that early phase of development to convey the building's significance under that historic context. However, the building is also significant for its second phase of development, from 1913-1964 for its ongoing contribution to the downtown 18 J-13,2- Attachment 5 Peer Review-Historic A,clysis Report for the Blackstone Hotel and Sauer Bakery Bunning located at 840 and 848 Monterey Street,San Luis Obispo,Prepared by Carey&Co.,August 22,2008. historic district, which is a more appropriate context to preserve due to the fact that the building has looked like this period of development for the majority of its lifespan and the building looked like this when the building was determined historically significant as a contributing building to the downtown historic district. Therefore, those features that would illustrate the significance of the building would include those spaces, features, and materials that are associated with second phase of development and were present between 1914 and 1964. Based on this analysis and utilizing the evaluation system outlined by Carey& Company (significant, contributing, non-contributing features), the following list identifies features that are original details and portions of the original structure that date to the second phase of development that might be preserved and incorporated into the new construction. Significant: (The building feature is associated with the qualities that make the building historically significant. The feature makes a major contribution to the structure's historic character. In addition, the feature displays a high level of craftsmanship) GPA would add that a significant feature is essential in understanding the building's historic significance) kn a ON 0� ON CIN C � an a � i ^ a' Character Definin .Feature 0 0 0 • the building's location on a prominent corner across the street from the Mission, 0 0 0 ® • its orientation adjacent to the sidewalk and facing the street, 0 0 0 ® • smooth plaster exterior, 0 0 ® three story massing, ® • major entrance off of Monterey Street, 0 0 curving comer, 0 ® flat roof, 0 0 ® • square and rectangle wood cased double hung windows, 0 0 ® retail on the first floor and hotel rooms on the second floor, 0 ® • narrow belt course separating the floors, 0 0 ® • interior stairways, 0 0 ® second floor interior hallway with small rooms off the hall with small sinks in the rooms, 0 0 0 ® long narrow hallways on the interior with small rooms along the exterior of the building 0 0 ® • shared bathrooms, 0 0 ® a winding and non-regular interior space illustrating the addition of buildings to the original building, 0 ® interior light wells between the buildings, 0 0 ® • first floor exterior large glass display windows with wide recessed glass entry, 0 0 Z • squared windows within curved comer, 0 0 ® • marble bulkhead, 0 0 ® • porthole windows, 19 Peer Review-Historic y.mlysis Report for the Blackstone Hotel and Sauer Bakery Buimfig located at Attachment 5 840 and 848 Monterey Street,San Luis Obispo,Prepared by Carey&Co.,August 22,2008. RI 0 ® • Streamline Moderne architectural style 21 2 0 ® • masonry construction(partial original masonry extant along Chorro Street), Significant but Lost: (The building feature is associated with the qualities that make the building historically significant. The feature makes a major contribution to the structure's historic character. In addition, the feature displays a high level of craftsmanship.) The following features would have been necessary to conveying the property's historic significance under the earliest historic context, but they are no longer present(or have been highly altered) on the building: w, �C tn C.. 7 omatA+ � C WO i Character Defining Feature 0LJ • two story massing, 4 ❑ • a comer entrance, 0 ❑ • original footprint(minus the eastern addition along Monterey Street or the rear addition along Chorro Street), the original footprint has been enlarged with the eastern addition along Monterey Street and the rear addition along Chorro Street, 0 ❑ • symmetrical windows on the second floor, 0 ❑ • tall narrow wood cased 2/2 light windows, 0 ❑ • tall narrow wood cased windows on the first floor, 0 ❑ • Italianate detailing along the tall parapet, a ❑ • heavy plaster or masonry window surrounds above the second floor windows, 0 ❑ • wood(or plaster)pilaster detailing between the fust floor windows, 0 ❑ • the first floor use as a general goods, and the second floor used as small office units, Contributing: (The building feature may not be extraordinarily significant as an isolated element but it contains sufficient historic character to play a role in the overall significance of the structure. a a a e 7 7 to Character Defining Feature B 0 0 • masonry construction 0 0 0 ® • wood framed construction 0 ® • wood window surrounds Non-Contributing: The building feature falls outside of the buildings period of significance or the feature falls within the building's period of significance but it has been substantially modified such that little or no historic character remains. 20 Attachment 5 Peer Review-Historic Andlysis Report for the Blackstone Hotel and Sauer Bakery Buiming located at 840 and 848 Monterey Street,San Luis Obispo,Prepared by Carey&Co:,August 22,2008. M to c• O+ Off+ a C 44 to y r V �0 L °: ONa Character Defining Feature 0 0 ® a the quoins along the comers and ends of the building, Therefore, it appears that a sufficient number of architectural spaces, features, and materials exist from the period dating between 1914 and 1964 to adequately convey its contribution as a historical resource to the City of San Luis Obispo downtown district. In light of this analysis, it appears that the prior analysis overlooked one significant historic context that was associated with the Blackstone Hotel. As such, GPA has re-assessed the building in accordance with the December 18, 2007 Council Resolution to determine whether there are any uncovered original details and portions of the original structure for the Blackstone Hotel that might be preserved and incorporated into the new construction. GPA identified the streamline moderne fagade as a significant character defining feature that represents the significance of the building as a contributing building to the downtown historic district. 21 Attachment 6 RESOLUTION NO. (2007 Series) A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ACCEPTING THE HISTORIC STRUCTURES REPORT REGARDING REMAINING CHARACTER-DEFINING FEATURES OF THE SAUER BAKERY (848 MONTEREY) AND THE BLACKSTONE HOTEL (984 & 986 CHORRO & 8409 842 & 844 MONTEREY) AS DIRECTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CHINATOWN PROJECT APPLICATION#69-05; 861 PALM STREET AND ADJACENT PARCELS WHEREAS, on December 18, 2007, the City Council certified the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Chinatown Project through Resolution No, 9946 (2007 Series) after extensive review by City staff and other agencies and with the comments of the Planning Commission, Architectural Review Commission, Cultural Heritage Committee regarding proposed impacts and mitigation measures discussed in the EIR and the specific comments of the concerned public; and WHEREAS, with certification of the Final EIR, the Council amended mitigation measures in the Cultural Resources Section of the EIR to require that a detailed rehabilitation feasibility analysis (historic structures report) be conducted of the Blackstone Hotel and the Sauer Bakery buildings and the feasibility of reusing specific significant remaining historical building elements in the new project; and WHEREAS, the applicant hired Carey & Co., Inc. of San Francisco to prepare a Historic Structures Report (HSR) to evaluate the feasibility of incorporating remaining character-defining features of the two buildings in the proposed mixed-use project; and WHEREAS, the City hired its own consultant, Galvin Preservation Associates (GPA), to prepare a peer review of the Carey HSR to maintain objectivity and to assure that the study was complete and consistent with City Council direction; and f Resolution No. (2008 Series) Attachment 6 Page 2 WHEREAS, the Cultural Heritage Committee (CHC) reviewed the HSR and peer review at a public hearing held on October 27, 2008, and provided specific recommendations to the City Council regarding acceptance of the HSR; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a hearing on November 18, 2008 to consider the recommendations of the CHC regarding the HSR and notices of said public hearing were made at the time and in the manner required by law; and WHEREAS, the City Council has duly considered all evidence, the testimony of the P.,d Ihferes4ecl par+%ei applicant, the technical reports, and the evaluation and recommendations by staff, presented at A said hearing. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council as follows: SECTION 1. Action. The City Council hereby accepts the Historic Structures Report prepared by the applicant's consultant as complete based on the following findings, and subject to the following conditions: Findings 1. The applicant has responded to the direction of the City Council and commissioned a Historic Analysis Report for the Blackstone Hotel and the Sauer Bakery buildings by Carey & Co. Inc., which provides a development history and evaluation of the two buildings including the historical background, chronology of development and use, and description of remaining character-defining features. 2. The CHC has reviewed and considered the content and recommendations of the Carey & Co.,Inc.report along with the peer review completed by Galvin Preservation Associates and finds that the two reports adequately address the issues regarding the remaining character- defining features that the Council requested further information and analysis on through amended mitigation measures in the Final EIR per City Council Resolution No. 9946 (2007 Series). Conditions 1. That the pre-1913 "Swiss Italian" fagade of the Blackstone Hotel building not be incorporated into new construction. J-137 Resolution No. (2008 Series) Attachment 6 Page 3 2. The Blackstone Hotel's c. 1926 fagade need not be incorporated into new construction. 3. The Ah Louis bricks in the Blackstone Hotel building shall be salvaged as, T of the deconstruction project and reused within the project as shown on revised plafis tAthe review and approval of the Architectural Review Commission and City Council,and with the recommendations and review of the Cultural Heritage Committee. 4. That the fagade of the Sauer Bakery need not be rehabilitated, restored, or incorporated into new construction. 5. That the Sauer Bakery oven is historically significant but that a plan to relocate the oven would expose it to a substantial risk of damage. The oven shall be preserved in place to preserve its historic material and shall be fully accessible to the viewing public. 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 ,2008. Mayor David F. Romero ATTEST: Audrey Hooper, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Jonath ell, City Attorney L;\Chinatown\Resolutions\CC Resolution(Final EIR) -13e N�rtO CvPy _E h1�/L I �� COUNCIL G,'CDD DIP WARREN A.SINSHEMR d AO ZrFIN DIP 1745 Tiburon Way X01 CAO p'FIRE CHIEF *701`11`4E( Z pW Dip San Luis Obispo,California 93401 ITCLERK/ORIG LI-POLICE CHF 2Q�0 0D;PT HEADS L;--pee Dip 1UTIL DIP 2 _19fe 2 HR DIP November 17, 2008 -- Ctl U CAo i C L.E-2r— Mayor Dave Romero and Members of the City Council HAND DELIVERED City of San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, California 93401 Re: . ._ Monterey Street/Chinatown Project RED FILE MEETING AGENDA Dear Mayor Romero and Members of the City Council: DATE � � o ITEM # P3 I write as an individual, one of the owners of property located at 849 Monterey Street in downtown San Luis Obispo. Tomorrow evening you will be considering studies on the historical importance of the two properties across the street from our property which are owned by the Copeland family. These properties are the old Blackstone Hotel and the S.auer/Pier One buildings. My concern is that you make every effort not to delay the process of development at this end of Monterey Street. The old Blackstone Hotel and Sauer/Pier One buildings are empty,awaiting the development of the Copelands' Chinatown project. Neither of these buildings bears any resemblance to their original structures other than massing and footprint. A combination of retrofits,remodels and the new construction promise to make this end of Monterey Street one of the most vibrant areas of San Luis Obispo.The actual work of these projects will take time;'but that time will be rewarded by a new spirit, beyond just new paint and new construction. Your staff and the Copelands' consultants have examined the historical significance of these two buildings. Your staffhas made recommendations that are acceptable to the Copelands, even if not exactly what the Copelands would prefer. Replacement of these buildings with new buildings of the quality for which the Copelands have become well known is in the best interest of all concerned. We have looked out from our property at the awkwardly refaced Sauer Building and the empty,unsafe upper floors of the Blackstone Hotel for many decades. We look forward to being the revived neighbor to many renewed properties in our"neighborhood". The stucco that was stuck onto the Blackstone Hotel would never be allowed in San Luis Obispo today. The fact that it has been there for what seems to some like a long time does not make it attractive or appropriate to its setting. Whatever Jim and Tom Copeland build will be an improvement. -� Mayor Dave Romero and Members of the City Council November 17, 2008 Page 2- This This letter is written solely because of my concern for our neighborhood. Jim and Tom Copeland are friends of long standing, and I have done work for them on other matters. However, this letter is on my behalf, not theirs. Thank you for your attention. Respectfully, WAS:rtu K:\SinsheimerW\849Monterey\Ltr\MayorCi tyCounCopelandProj-111708.wpd cc: Anne Sinsheimer Tom and Jim Copeland 2�����������i�� ������� c o u n a l m c m o Ra n b u m A44- DATE: November 18, 2008COUNCIL aCDD DIR ICAO C'TFIN DIR [CACAO fp-FIRE CHIEF TO: City Council 1,3.,/'ATTORNEY (�Pw DIR E CLERK/0PIG ®"POLICE CHF VIA: Ken Hampian, CAO ❑ DEPT HEADS [ZrAEC DIR g��13 �2t® C' IR HR 0.11A FROM: Pam Ricci, Senior Planner �duwe�G GQ-o SUBJECT: Chinatown Historic Structures Report — Public Hearing #3, November 1� Council Agenda A correspondence was received from Lynne Landwehr regarding her concerns with the review of the Historic Structures Report (HSR) prepared for the Chinatown Project. She mentions that she prepared the correspondence as a private citizen, but notes that she is also a member of the Cultural Heritage Committee (CHC). The main concern noted in her correspondence is that she anticipated that the CHC would be reviewing the structural feasibility analysis for incorporating the Streamline Modeme facade of the Blackstone Hotel into the new project that the CHC had recommended prior to the City Council's consideration of the HSR. As part of staffs presentation to the CHC on October 27", it was noted that the HSR was scheduled for City Council review on November 18`h. Staff also emphasized that the Council previously certified the EIR with Overriding Considerations, including modifying the mitigation measures regarding historical structures. The Council direction and scope of work for the HSR was based on the mitigation measures of the EIR. The HSR was prepared consistent with this direction, specifically to analyze the historical significance of the Swiss-Italian building facade of the Blackstone Hotel. The Council Agenda Report contains the CHC's recommendations, including the recommendation regarding incorporation of the Streamline Moderne facade of the Blackstone Hotel into the new construction project, if found to be structurally feasible. The Council will consider the input from the CHC in terms of determining the adequacy of the HSR and deciding to modify any of the report's recommendations. If the Council concurs that they would like the Phase 2 analysis conducted to determine the structural feasibility of incorporating the Streamline Moderne facade into the new project, then that study would be commissioned and return to the CHC for its review and consideration. However, it was never anticipated that the structural feasibility report would need to be prepared prior to the Council's consideration of the HSR and associated peer review. Please call Pam Ricci at extension#168 (781-7168) if you have any questions. Attached: Correspondence from Lynne Landwehr RED FILE MEETING AGENDA DATE // ITEM # f 3 To: City Council Members/City of San Luis Obispo Dave Romero, Mayor Paul Brown, Vice Mayor Andrew Carter Christine Mulholland Allen Settle cc: Jeff Hook, Community Development Department Pam Ricci, Community Development Department From: Lynne Landwehr/2644 Flora Street/SLO Date: November 17, 2008 Re: Issues with the Chinatown Project Approval This memo is being sent because I will be out of town and not able to attend tomorrow evening's Council meeting. I make the following observations as a private citizen-- I am a member of the Cultural Heritage Committee,but my remarks in no way represent the Committee. I am concerned about the fate of Condition#2 of the CHC's October 27 2008 Resolution to accept the Carey & Co. Historic Structures Report. Condition#2 states: "The Blackstone Hotel's circa 1926 fagade is a significant example of Streamline Moderne's architecture and shall be incorporated into new construction, if determined to be structurally feasible. " The CHC included this provision, I believe,because the Council's certification of the Final EIR had required that a feasibility study be done, and that study has still not happened. Now I see that the CAO/Community Development Department Recommendation to Council invalidates the above-cited CHC condition"because this condition goes beyond what was referred for further study and reintroduces an issue already decided by Council in its certification of the EIR." The issue is confusing, and the CRC's deliberations on it were confusing. Staff comments at the October 27 CHC meeting seemed to indicate that a feasibility report would "come back"to the CHC before this matter would be submitted to the Council. We seem to be caught in circular reasoning: 1. In December 2007, Council issues amended mitigation measures, which are not entirely complied with. 2. In October 2008, the CHC makes a recommendation which includes a condition based on what could be known if those December 2007 measures are finally complied with. 3. In November 2008, CAO/Community Development Department recommends that Council disregard CHC condition#2 and references the not-yet-complied-with mitigation measures laid out by Council in December 2007. Because of the inconsistencies cited above, I urge you to require a feasibility study as Phase 2 of the Historic Structures Report—and on both of the buildings in question—so that whatever decisions made from here on out may be based on sufficient information. Otherwise, all we are left with are the competing interests of the applicant,the city, and those who support some form of preservation of these two buildings—feelings run high, there's a lot at stake, and we need more information. Thank you for considering the above. Lynne Landwehr 2644 Flora Street San Luis Obispo J November 12, 2008 Carl Dudley 866 Escuela Court San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Mayor: Dave Romero Council People: Christine Mulholland, Allen Settle, Paul Brown, and Andrew Carter City of San Luis Obispo RE: Historic Structures Report (ARC 69-05) Dear City Leaders: During your November 18, 2008 meeting you'll be addressing the aforementioned project. Unfortunately I'll be unable to attend in person, so I'm writing to encourage you to accept the recommendation by San Luis Obispo's CAO. His recommendation is a culmination of over two years of study by assorted consultants, Cultural Heritage Commission, City Planning Commission, and your staff. It's now time to allow the project to continue its course through the normal process. You've been supportive in the past would hope your considerations are still positive. Having had conversations with the applicant, I believe that they are dealing in an ethical and forward looking frame work. Their other projects have shown they too are attempting to enhance our downtown and not trying to exploit for personal gain. Thank you for your considerations. Sincerely, Carl Dudley p OUNCIL aCDD DIR RED FILE rC (� FIN DIS CACAO Ca-FIRE CHIEF MEETING AGENDA &ATTORNEY a-PW DIR DAT �aS'ITEM #'p ,3 C�CLERK(ORIG G�'POLICECHF f LSEPT HEADS C-'REC DIR 2'.PI-0 r;f-iTiL DIR Chu NG�FL M16 2K. The Chinatown Project and Its Historic Structures I am Joe Abrahams, of 335 San Miguel Avenue,.SLO. I am a retired psychoanalyst and civic activist. I came to the latter profession by way of the training I received in civic organizing during the Second World War by a sociologist, Lloyd W. McCorkle, who had in turn, before the War, been trained at the Chicago Area Project by sociology Professor Clifford Shaw. It and the work of Saul Aulinsky set the stage for the community intervention method of Barak Obama.. Segue to the present and our developmental crisis. It currently centers about the issue of due diligence on the part of this City Council, in recognition of a request on the part of the Cultural Heritage Committee, for a report on cost and structural feasibility analysis, of the Sauer Bakery and the Blackstone Hotel. This Report does not address the rehabilitative cost analytic feasibility study requested by Committee Member Alyce Wheeler. It does not go into a viability study in a professional manner, with exploration of alternatives. Nor does it in detail address the issue of historic representation, beyond mention of the Blackstone bricks and Sauer Bakery oven. It does not go into the historic importance of the Sauer Bakery, its role in nurturance of the downtown, and possible continuity as a restaurant. I would like to think that its oven was used to cook post-church Sunday evening meals, dropped off earlier. As a boy, I would cart the family meal in a pot to such an oven. The Sauer Building's successive facades are gone, but that does not mean we have to remand them to the dustbin of history. We have them still in photographs. One was of particular interest to me. Then, the three buildings that were integrated into the Blackstone Hotel, all of different levels, present an intriguing design challenge, rather than a reason for total demolition. Finally, were we to destroy the latest iteration of the Blackstone and its Moderne Style, we would leave SLO with only two other representatives of that architecture, and take a fateful step towards bland facades. Let us not throw out these babies with their bathwater! Joseph Abrahams, M.D. 335 San Miguel Avenue San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Abrahams@Fix.Net frig To: San Luis Obispo City Council cow WJ-C�� I am here tonight to ask this city council to tell me if they are for or against the restoration of Laguna Lake. There were fifteen hundred votes cast for me because the people of San Luis Obispo want Laguna Lake restored. I want all those brave citizens who voted for me to know I appreciate their vote and I will do everything I can to restore their Lake. I want this city council to give me authorization to continue working on this worthy project. I need a letter from city council asking the engineering department of Cal Poly to draw plans for this worthy community project the way they did for my Mission Plaza project. I have been criticized for my selfless efforts.To continue working on this worthy community project I ask for just compensation for me and the committee after the project is completed. I ask just compensation for our efforts only if and when this project is the huge success that I know it will be. If the city does not want to fund the project I ask city council to authorize me and the committee to elect me to obtain a permit for us to solicit funds and hold fund raisers at the lake. We are adamant about restoring the lake because it is an investment that will bring pride of ownership to our city. If this city council dos not want to fix the lake, or if for some reason they can't, authorize, If it's beyond their jurisdiction I want them to tell me so tonight. this council. The committee to elect me is setting up a web site, which is wwwrestorelagunalake.org. Thank you for your answer. Arnold Ruiz I'm IM C4 w L a)j L •J aI O N p V 11✓`R• { J j 0 0 0 co CL CL CL7.: t. i-'- f m ? 072 O . Zt0 3 - c lot CL CID clipcc 7 c :i LAFA o O L fA 0 919 C4 G V u " o �. � W Llw }o 00 Li o a . 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He Originally from Northern California,Germany for the first time in 2005. simply states,"I'm just trying to make a differ- came to the Central Coast not knowing any- "One of the things I saw that was not happen- ence.- one,and looking for a"fair shake in the town" ing here was the cultural awareness. ... There "Unless I become physically ill or mentally ill and a fresh start.He has since created a life for was really no attention to many African Amen- in a way that I can't do it,I think this is some- himself and his family that includes a strong in- cans in the area and people of color — no real thing I'll always feel all my life.I think if there's volvement in the community. programs going on here,no activities,no enter- a champion needed for the people. I think I'll "I saw that I had to start making people believe tainment,"Germany says. always be a champion for the underdog," Ger- in a person like me—that 1 could have these is- With help from the members of the Cultural many says."I think I'll always be a champion sues but I could come back and be a betterment Collective Group and constant promoting, the for the same people going through the same to the community,-Germany says. city's Chamber of Commerce has embraced stuff I've been through,whether it be crime or Germany is working to bring diversity and an the group's cultural events which has helped drugs or whatever....I'm willing to share about understanding of all with the con- that negative to try to make a positive." cultures to the forefront I tinuation of This mindset seems to be why so many people of the minds of Central - only way we are M Black History are drawn to Germany and his message of hope. Coast residents. Tooincy to s IS Month events He is following his goal of turning life's nega- achieve this goal, he • ave the world ' in San Luis fives into positives,and is making a life for him- created the Cultural to - - Obispo. self, his wife Brandi,and their three children, Collective Group, a "It's great to Breonna.Frankie,and Malik. non-profit organization have people When asked if he has seen change on the Cen- that helps bring cul- that believe in tral Coast,Germany responded,"It is changing. tures together through music and art events,plus what you're doing when a lot of other people It may not change within my time fast enough. much more. Germany believes that music and may not even believe in it," Germany says in but I'm on the fast track."• art are two of the best outlets for people from all regards to those support and volunteer with the backgrounds to relate to each other. 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