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Home My WebLink About09-28-2015 CHC Agenda PacketCity of San Luis Obispo, Agenda, Cultural Heritage Committee A G E N D A San Luis Obispo Cultural Heritage Committee Council Hearing Room (Room 9) 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo September 28, 2015 Monday 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Committee Members Sandy Baer, Craig Kincaid, Shannon Larrabee, James Papp, Leah Walthert, Vice-Chair Thom Brajkovich, and Chair Jaime Hill STAFF: Brian Leveille, Senior Planner PUBLIC COMMENT: At this time, people may address the Committee about items not on the agenda. Items raised are generally referred to staff and, if action by the Committee is necessary, may be scheduled for a future meeting. The action of the CHC is a recommendation to the Community Development Director, another advisory body, or City Council and, therefore, is not final and cannot be appealed. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA: Committee or staff may modify the order of items. MINUTES: Minutes of the August 24, 2015, regular meeting. Approve or amend. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: 1. 1940 and 1960 Santa Barbara Avenue. ARCH-1540-2015; Review of a pole sign and three signs on the Historic Southern Pacific Warehouse building (Railroad Museum), with a categorical exemption from environmental review (Section 15301); C-S-S-H and PF-H zones; SLO Railroad Museum, applicant. (Januar Saptono) 2. 1005 Islay Street. ARCH-0896-2015; Review of the construction of a new accessory structure (a two-car garage with workspace above) on property designated as an historical resource, including a categorical exemption from environmental review (Section 15303); R-3-H zone; Cynthia Becker, applicant. (Walter Oetzell) 3. 536 Marsh Street. ARCH-1856-2015; Review of removal of a non-historic elevator addition and restoration to original appearance, with a categorical exemption from environmental review (Section 15331); C-D zone; City of San Luis Obispo – Parks and Recreation Dept., applicant. (Kyle Van Leeuwen) Cultural Heritage Committee Page 2 COMMENT AND DISCUSSION: 4. Staff a. Agenda Forecast 5. Committee ADJOURNMENT Meeting Date: September 28, 2015 Item Number: # 1 CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE AGENDA REPORT SUBJECT: Review of a pole sign and three new signs on an existing one-story master list historic structure in the Railroad District. PROJECT ADDRESS: 1940 & 1960 Santa Barbara BY: Januar Saptono, Planning Technician FILE NUMBER: ARCH-1540-2015 FROM: Brian Leveille, Senior Planner SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION Recommend the Community Development Director approve the project based on findings, and subject to conditions. SITE DATA Applicant SLO Railroad Museum Historic Status Master List Submittal Date June 17, 2015 Complete Date September 22, 2015 Zoning PF-H (Public Facility with Historic Overlay) General Plan Public (Government facilities) Site Area 2.9 acres (125,280 square feet) Environmental Status Categorically Exempt from environmental review under Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 1, Existing Facility) SUMMARY The applicant proposes to construct a pole sign and place three new signs on an existing Master List historic structure in the Railroad Historic District. The project requires review by the Cultural Heritage Committee since the signs are proposed on a Master List Historic Resource with minor exceptions from the Sign Regulations. The project evaluation should focus on the project ’s conformance with the Historic Preservation Program and Railroad District Plan Guidelines. CHC 1-1 ARCH-1540-2015 1940 Santa Barbara Avenue Page 2 PROJECT INFORMATION Site Information/Setting Railroad Historic District The subject property is within the Railroad Historic District and located between Osos Street and High Street adjacent to Union Pacific Railroad. The subject property is approximately 2.88 acres in size (125,280 square feet), is developed with the Historic Railroad Warehouse Building which houses the San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum and long term parking spaces to serve rail travelers. Uses adjacent to the site include residential, general store, vehicle services, restaurant and offices. Southern Pacific Freight Warehouse Built around 1895, this warehouse is believed to be one of the oldest existing railroad structures in San Luis Obispo County. This 50 foot by 100 foot building was once a primary freight loading point for both the Pacific Coast and Southern Pacific Railroads, linking San Luis Obispo with other towns in the County, State and Nation1. Architectural elements of the warehouse include large 6 over 6 windows and gable roof that are supported by knee brackets. Exterior materials include wood siding, and a truncated gable roof with corrugated metal. The property was added to the Master List historic properties list in 1983 (Attachment 3, Historic Resources Inventory). The structure is described in the historic resource inventory as a warehouse/factory. Renovation to convert the warehouse to a Railroad museum began in 2004 and was completed in 2014. Figure 1: The freight warehouse front façade, 2015 Figure 2: The freight warehouse front façade, 1998 Project Description The applicant proposes to construct a pole sign and three new signs on the existing Master List historic structure. The applicant, SLO Railroad Museum, has requested the new signs in order to enhance the visibility of the historic warehouse building. The proposal includes exceptions to the Sign Regulations to allow a pole sign which, at 20 feet, exceeds the standard height limitation of 16 feet, and four total signs (including pole sign) where only two signs are allowed in the PF-H zone. 1 Railroad district plan, historic resources: Southern pacific freight warehouse. CHC 1-2 ARCH-1540-2015 1940 Santa Barbara Avenue Page 3 These proposed signs require review to ensure that the exceptions and the proposed signs will be compatible with the Railroad District. Project components are summarized below:  Pole sign: The proposed pole sign is approximately 20 feet high. The sign is to be located on the planter area on the western part of the property. The sign consists of non-operable train crossing signal, 2-sided non illuminated museum logo identical with the proposed wall sign and neon “open” sign. The sign structure/base is made from metal and is to be painted Union Pacific Silver. There will be no illumination proposed for the sign except neon “open” sign that is only illuminated when the museum is open (Attachment 4, project plans, pgs. 1).  Wall sign: The proposed wall sign is approximately 4’-8” in diameter with a total area of 29 square feet. This circular sign is wrapped in yellow band to complement the color of the existing structure and train locomotive character from the 1800s to represent the historic part of the railroad. Colors also include red, white, blue and black. The sign is proposed to be located on the North facade of the structure (Attachment 4, project plans, pgs. 2 & sheet 3, site plan).  Eyebrow sign: One 13” tall eyebrow sign is proposed along the southern side of the structure. The sign has a total area of 12 square feet and would contain the name of the museum. Graphically, the sign consists of yellow background, black lettering and red border (Attachment 4, project plans, pgs. 2).  Hanging sign: One entrance sign is proposed to place on the eastern part of the structure above the main entrance of the museum. This rectangle sign is approximately 1’ by 3’ with a total area of 3 square feet. The color and lettering of the sign are similar to the proposed eyebrow sign (Attachment 4, project plans, pgs. 2). EVALUATION The CHC’s role is to review the project in terms of its consistency with the Historic Preservation Guidelines and Railroad District Plan. Historic Preservation Guidelines Section 3.4.4 of the Historic Preservation Guidelines: Exterior changes to historically-listed buildings or resources should not introduce new or conflicting architectural elements and should be architecturally compatible with the original and/or prevailing architectural character of the building, its setting and architectural context. Additions to historic buildings shall comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards to complement and be consistent with the original style of the structure. Building materials used to replicate character-defining features shall be consistent with the original materials in terms of size, shape, quality and appearance. However, original materials are not required. CHC 1-3 ARCH-1540-2015 1940 Santa Barbara Avenue Page 4 Railroad District plan Architectural Guidelines- Signs and awnings 1. Signage should generally be non-illuminated. Spot lighting should be used where lighting is needed. 2. Signs should either be monument type, or painted or applied individual letters directly on building walls. 3. The City will consider exceptions to Sign Regulations to encourage historic sign designs and placement. 4. Signs within the Railroad right-of-way should be simple, clearly legible, and reflect historical railroad graphic standards and colors2 Staff Analysis: The proposed signs include features designed to be compatible and in keeping with the theme of the Historic Southern Pacific Warehouse Building and close proximity of the rail lines. Additionally the location of the pole sign will not obstruct the view of the Master List property because the warehouse has minimal visibility from Santa Barbara Avenue and the overall scale of the signage face itself is substantially below what can be approved with a pole sign approval (approx. 50 sq. ft. proposed vs. up to 72 sq. ft. maximum allowed by the Sign Regulations). Typically the Sign Regulations discourage signs that are placed on roof features and not placed flat on the wall, however, this sign location is not uncommon for this architectural style of building, and is appropriate on railroad depot style buildings (Figures 3 & 4, below). Similar sign placement is also seen on depot structures such as in the Paso Robles and Oceano depots. The proposed sign will not alter the historically-listed structure because it is compatible with the historical context. Lastly, the hanging sign located on top of the main entrance of the museum is considered miscellaneous small sign and typically exempt from the City of San Luis Obispo sign regulations. As described above the proposed signs comply with the historic preservation guidelines and Railroad District Plan because they are simple, and reflect historical railroad graphic standards and colors. The signs do not conflict with the existing architectural character of the historic building and property. The sign designs and details are consistent with the historical railroad warehouse building, the Railroad Museum use, and are complementary with the architectural Guidelines of the District which encourage a “Railroad Vernacular” style. 2 Railroad District Plan Architectural Guidelines, Signs and Awnings, Page 79 CHC 1-4 ARCH-1540-2015 1940 Santa Barbara Avenue Page 5 Figure 3: S.P.R.R.Tanks, Oceano Figure 4: S.P.Depot, Paso Robles The CHC recommendation will inform the Community Development Director regarding compatibility of the proposed project with the existing Master list and the Railroad District. The Community Development Director will incorporate this recommendation into review of the project for compliance with the City of San Luis Obispo sign regulations. RECOMMENDATION Support the location and the proposed signs per submittal based on findings in the attached draft resolution. ALTERNATIVES 1. Continue the item with direction to the applicant and staff on pertinent issues. 2. Deny the project. An action denying the application should include findings that cite the basis for denial and should reference inconsistency with the Historic Preservation Program Guidelines or Secretary of the Interior Standards. ATTACHMENTS 1. Draft Resolution 2. Vicinity Map 3. Historic Resources Inventory 4. Project Plans CHC 1-5 CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE RESOLUTION NO. XXXX-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF SIGNS BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR FOR THE SAN LUIS OBISPO RAILROAD MUSEUM ARCH-1540-2015 WHEREAS, the Cultural Heritage Committee of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted public hearings in the Council Hearing Room of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California on September 28, 2015, for the purpose of considering the signs for San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum; and WHEREAS, notices of said public hearings were made at the time and in the manner required by law; and WHEREAS, the Cultural Heritage Committee has duly considered all evidence, including the testimony of the applicants, interested parties, and the evaluation and recommendations by staff, presented at said hearing. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Cultural Heritage Committee of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: Section 1. Findings. Based upon all the evidence, the Cultural Heritage Committee makes the following findings: 1. The proposed signs on the Master List Historic Southern Pacific Freight Warehouse property which includes a pole sign and three new signs mounted on the building is consistent with the Historic Preservation Guidelines, since the signs do not conflict with the existing architectural character of the historic building and property. 2. The proposed signs on the Master List Historic Southern Pacific Freight Warehouse property which includes a pole sign and three new signs mounted on the building are consistent with sign guidelines in the Railroad District Plan, since the signs are generally non-illuminated, a simple style, and reflect railroad graphic standards and colors. 3. The proposed pole signs will enhance the community’s understanding and recognition of the City’s Historic Master List property as well as the City’s Historic Preservation Program. Section 2. Environmental Review. The project is categorically exempt under Class 1, Existing Facilities, (Section 15301) of CEQA Guidelines, since the proposed signs involve negligible or no expansion of an existing use, and will result in minor alterations to existing facilities. Section 3. Action. The Cultural Heritage Committee hereby recommends approval of application ARCH-1540-2015, subject to the following conditions: Conditions: 1. Final project design and construction drawings submitted for a building permit shall be in Attachment 1 CHC 1-6 Resolution No. XXXX-15 ARCH-1540-2015 (1940 Santa Barbara St.) Page 2 substantial compliance with the project plans as approved by the Community Development Director. A separate, full-size sheet shall be included in working drawings submitted for a building permit that lists all conditions and code requirements of project approval as Sheet No. 2. Reference should be made in the margin of listed items as to where in plans requirements are addressed. Any change to approved design, colors, materials, or other conditions of approval must be approved by the Director or Architectural Review Commission, as deemed appropriate. 2. The pole sign shall be located in line with pedestrian lighting in the planter area on the western part of the property. 3. No sign shall be illuminated except the neon “open” sign only when the museum is open. On motion by Committee Member , seconded by Committee Member , and on the following roll call vote AYES: NOES: REFRAIN: ABSENT: The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 28th day of September, 2015. Brian Leveille, Secretary Cultural Heritage Committee Attachment 1 CHC 1-7 R-2 C-S-S-H R-2 PF-HR-2 R-2 C-S-H R-2 R-2 C-S-H R-2 R-2-S R-2-S R-2 R-2 R-2 R-2-S C-S-H R-3-H R-2 R-3-H C-S-H R-2-SC-N C-N R-2 R-3-H C-R-S-H R-3 C/OS-40 PF-HR-3-H C-R-S-H R-3-HR-3 C-N C-N C-R-SF R-3-H C-N R-2 R-2 HIGH CH O R R O ELLA SA N T A B A R B A R A UPHAM GEOR G E RA C H E L CHUR C H M O R R O H E N R Y SW A Z E Y O S O S IRIS J E N N I F E R FLORENCE VICINITY MAP ARCH-1540-2015 1940 & 1960 SANTA BARBARA ST.¯ Attachment 2 CHC 1-8 Attachment 3 CHC 1-9 Attachment 3 CHC 1-10 Attachment 3 CHC 1-11 Attachment 3 CHC 1-12 Vicinity Map 15 ' - 6 ' ' 4' - 6 ' ' 3' - 1 0 ' ' Historic semifore signal and base structure (non-operable) Historic metal control boxes and supports painted Union Pacific Silver 2-sided, non- illuminated, digitally printed museum logo (19 sq. ft.) Neon “OPEN” sign (Illuminated only when open, 2.5 sq. ft.) Project location Existing parking area Sign Primary Identification Scale: 1/4"= 1'-0" OPEN A ALL IDEAS, DESIGNS, ARRANGEMENTS, AND PLANS INDICATED OR REPRESENTED BY THIS DRAWING ARE OWNED BY AND THE PROPERTY OF PIERRE RADEMAKER DESIGN, AND WERE CREATED, EVOLVED, AND DEVELOPED FOR USE ON AND IN CONNECTION WITH THE SPECIFIED PROJECT. NONE OF SUCH IDEAS, DESIGNS, ARRANGEMENTS OR PLANS SHALL BE USED BY OR DISCLOSED TO ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION FOR ANY PURPOSE WHATSO- EVER WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF PIERRE RADEMAKER DESIGN. WRITTEN DIMENSIONS ON THESE DRAWINGS SHALL HAVE PRECEDENCE OVER SCALED DIMENSIONS. CONTRACTORS SHALL VERIFY AND BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL DIMENSIONS AND CONDITIONS ON THE JOB, AND THIS OFFICE MUST BE NOTIFIED OF ANY VARIATIONS FROM THE DIMENSIONS AND CONDITIONS SHOWN BY THESE DRAWINGS. SHOP DETAILS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE FOR APPROVAL BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH FABRICATION. San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum P.O.Box 13260 San Luis Obispo, CA 93406 Sign A Elevation PR/DS PR 02-24-15 07-30-15 Exterior Signage SLR-1401 1 3 1041 CHORRO STREET, SUITE 230SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA 93401rademakerdesign.com TELEPHONE: 805/544-7774 At t a c h m e n t 4 CH C 1 - 1 3 Sign Details Scale: 1/2"= 1'-0" Sign Under-Canopy Entrance Sign Scale: 1/4"= 1'-0" Non-illuminated full-color museum logo Sign South Elevation Scale: 3/16"= 1'-0" C C D D B BSign North Elevation Scale: 3/16"= 1'-0" 3'-0'' Sign area: 3 sq. ft. Sign area: 29 sq. ft. Sign area: 12 sq. ft. 4'-8'' 11'-0'' 13'' Eyebrow sign secured to canopy Welded 3/4 sq. metal supports 3 sq. ft. 2-sided hanging sign 12 sq. ft. canopy sign 29 sq. ft. wall sign (15% of wall area = 65 sq. ft. allowed) Note: All signs constructed with vinyl graphics on 1" thick painted weather- proof substrate. All edges to be black. 1'- 0 ' ' 7' - 4 ' ' ALL IDEAS, DESIGNS, ARRANGEMENTS, AND PLANS INDICATED OR REPRESENTED BY THIS DRAWING ARE OWNED BY AND THE PROPERTY OF PIERRE RADEMAKER DESIGN, AND WERE CREATED, EVOLVED, AND DEVELOPED FOR USE ON AND IN CONNECTION WITH THE SPECIFIED PROJECT. NONE OF SUCH IDEAS, DESIGNS, ARRANGEMENTS OR PLANS SHALL BE USED BY OR DISCLOSED TO ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION FOR ANY PURPOSE WHATSO- EVER WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF PIERRE RADEMAKER DESIGN. WRITTEN DIMENSIONS ON THESE DRAWINGS SHALL HAVE PRECEDENCE OVER SCALED DIMENSIONS. CONTRACTORS SHALL VERIFY AND BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL DIMENSIONS AND CONDITIONS ON THE JOB, AND THIS OFFICE MUST BE NOTIFIED OF ANY VARIATIONS FROM THE DIMENSIONS AND CONDITIONS SHOWN BY THESE DRAWINGS. SHOP DETAILS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE FOR APPROVAL BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH FABRICATION. Sign B, C, and D Elevations and Details PR/DS PR 02-24-15 07-30-15 Exterior Signage SLR-1401 2 3 1041 CHORRO STREET, SUITE 230SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA 93401rademakerdesign.com TELEPHONE: 805/544-7774 San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum P.O.Box 13260 San Luis Obispo, CA 93406 At t a c h m e n t 4 CH C 1 - 1 4 Boardwalk SANTA BARBARA STREET Sign Location Site Plan Scale: 1"= 20'-0" Sign A Sign Sign SAN LU I S O B I S P O RAILRO A D M U S E U M Sign C D B ALL IDEAS, DESIGNS, ARRANGEMENTS, AND PLANS INDICATED OR REPRESENTED BY THIS DRAWING ARE OWNED BY AND THE PROPERTY OF PIERRE RADEMAKER DESIGN, AND WERE CREATED, EVOLVED, AND DEVELOPED FOR USE ON AND IN CONNECTION WITH THE SPECIFIED PROJECT. NONE OF SUCH IDEAS, DESIGNS, ARRANGEMENTS OR PLANS SHALL BE USED BY OR DISCLOSED TO ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION FOR ANY PURPOSE WHATSO- EVER WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF PIERRE RADEMAKER DESIGN. WRITTEN DIMENSIONS ON THESE DRAWINGS SHALL HAVE PRECEDENCE OVER SCALED DIMENSIONS. CONTRACTORS SHALL VERIFY AND BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL DIMENSIONS AND CONDITIONS ON THE JOB, AND THIS OFFICE MUST BE NOTIFIED OF ANY VARIATIONS FROM THE DIMENSIONS AND CONDITIONS SHOWN BY THESE DRAWINGS. SHOP DETAILS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE FOR APPROVAL BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH FABRICATION. Site Plan PR/DS PR 02-24-15 07-30-15 Exterior Signage SLR-1401 3 3 1041 CHORRO STREET, SUITE 230SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA 93401rademakerdesign.com TELEPHONE: 805/544-7774 San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum P.O.Box 13260 San Luis Obispo, CA 93406 At t a c h m e n t 4 CH C 1 - 1 5 CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE AGENDA REPORT SUBJECT: Construction of a new accessory structure (a two-car garage with workspace above) on property designated as a contributing historic resource and located within the Old Town Historic District ADDRESS: 1005 Islay St BY: Walter Oetzell, Assistant Planner Phone: 781-7593 E-mail: woetzell@slocity.org FILE #: ARCH-0896-2015 FROM: Brian Leveille, Senior Planner RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Draft Resolution (Attachment 1), recommending that the Director grant final approval of the project, based on findings. SITE DATA Applicant Cynthia Becker Representative John J. Bellisario, LEED AP Submittal Date February 4, 2015 Complete Date June 6, 2015 General Plan Medium High Density Residential Zoning R-3-H (Medium-High Density Residential with Historic Overlay) Site Area 7,044 square feet Historic Status Contributing List Resource Environmental Status Categorically Exempt (CEQA Guidelines §15303: New Construction of Small Structures) SUMMARY The applicant has submitted an application for architectural review of a new two-story accessory structure proposed to be built behind an existing residence at 1005 Islay Street. The structure contains a two-car garage on the ground level and storage space on the second level. The property is developed with a Contributing List Resource in the Old Town Historic District. COMMITTEE’S PURVIEW The Committee’s role is to provide a recommendation to the Community Development Director Meeting Date: September 28, 2015 Item Number: 2 CHC2 - 1 ARCH-0896-2015 (1005 Islay) Page 2 on the application of historic preservation standards and guidelines.1 PROJECT INFORMATION Site Information Table 1: Site Information The site is located at the southeast corner of Osos and Islay Streets, in the Old Town Historic District. The project site is level, just over 7,000 square feet in area, and developed with the Contributing Historic Lauritzen House, estimated to have been built in 1899. The surrounding neighborhood is characterized by single-family residences with historical character. At least 15 Contributing Historic Resources are located on the 1000 block of Islay Street, and neighboring properties along Osos Street (1541, 1542, and 1609 Osos) are also Contributing List Resources. Single-story residences in a Neo-Classical Rowhouse style predominate on Islay. At the corner with Osos are two examples of residences in a Plains Cottage style. . West and south of the site on Osos Street are commercial buildings and an apartment building, exhibiting a mixture of styles transitioning to the Railroad Historic District. Businesses in this area include Faces a la Mode Spa and Salon, Kyle Roofing, and Gus’s Grocery. 1 Historic Preservation Ordinance § 14.01.030(B)(4) and (B)(5)) Access Osos Street Site Dimensions (approx.) Area: 7,044 square feet; Width: 50 feet; Depth: min. 140 ft., max. 170 ft. Street Frontage: 50 feet (Islay) Topography Slope: Flat Natural Features: Several small trees and one large White Oak tree on site, all to be retained; Adjacent to Fixlini-Lizzi Creek Present Use & Development Single-family residence (3-BR); Dilapidated accessory structure in rear yard Surrounding Use / Zoning Single-family dwellings (R-2-H) and (R-3-H) Commercial and Multiple-Family Residential (R-3-H) and (C-N-H) Figure 1: Historical residences in vicinity CHC2 - 2 ARCH-0896-2015 (1005 Islay) Page 3 A tall fence surrounds the rear portion of the site, and a driveway provides access to the site from Osos Street through a gate in the fence (though the condition of the site suggests that this access has not been in regular use within the recent past). This part of the sidewalk has granite curbing, and the City’s Engineering Standards call for the retention of unique or historical sidewalk features (see Condition of Approval #5). Fixlini-Lizzi creek runs through an underground culvert from under Osos Street and behind the property, to the south. There are no heritage trees on the site. One large White Oak tree will be retained along with all other smaller trees and tree clusters on the site. No trees are proposed to be removed. Project Description The project consists of the construction of a two-story accessory structure: a 2-car garage with 437 square feet of accessory space above, to be used as an artist’s workspace. A small existing wood-sided accessory structure currently located behind the main residence will be demolished. The access driveway will be improved and new pervious paving installed. A turnaround area will be provided to allow vehicles to exit the site in a forward direction. Any approval should be subject to the protection of granite curbing adjacent to the project (see draft resolution, condition #5). Two new street trees will be planted along the Osos Street frontage. No modifications will be made to remainder of the site or the existing residence. EVALUATION Evaluation of this project is focused on determining whether the new accessory structure is consistent with the Historic Preservation Guidelines and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties (“Secretary of the Interior’s Standards”). This project is located in the Old Town Historic District, one of the City’s oldest residential neighborhoods, built up historically around the turn of the 20th Century. Common site features Figure 2: 1005 Islay Figure 3: Proposed accessory structure CHC2 - 3 ARCH-0896-2015 (1005 Islay) Page 4 and architectural characteristics within the district are summarized in Table 2.2 Projects involving new construction in historic districts should be architecturally compatible with the historical character of the district; should not detract from historically designated structures adjacent to the property; and, accessory structures and additions on properties with historic resources should complement the primary structure’s historic character. 3 Table 2: Old Town Historic District Site Features and Characteristics Predominant Architectural Features Prominent street yard setbacks of 20 ft. or more Coach barn (garage) recessed into rear yard Finish floors raised 2-3 feet above finish grade Front building facades oriented parallel to street Front entries oriented toward street, with prominent walk, stairs and porch Two- and rarely three-story houses Mostly gable and hip roof types Highly ornamented roof features, including prominent fascias, bargeboards, gable end treatments, decorative shingles, prominent pediments or cornices Traditional fenestration, such as double-hung, wood sash windows, divided light windows, ornamental front doors, wood screen doors Painted wood surface material, including siding and decorative moldings Historic Preservation Guidelines Residence style, siting, and detail. The primary residence on the site is a single-story house on a raised foundation, in a “workingman’s Queen Anne Cottage” style, sheathed in wood shiplap siding, and with a vertical wood board skirt around the base.4 It has a steeply pitched multi- hipped, multi-gabled roof of composition shingles. Rectangular windows are grouped in pairs along the Osos frontage. At the rear of the residence is a rectangular flat-roofed building section, of the same exterior siding, but with a seam line that gives the appearance of a later addition. The building is set back 2 Historic Preservation Program Guidelines § 5.2.1 3 Historic Preservation Program Guidelines § § 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.4.1(c) 4 Description provided in the historical property information file (“yellow file”) for 1005 Islay, maintained by the Community Development Department. Figure 4: Window pattern (primary residence) CHC2 - 4 ARCH-0896-2015 (1005 Islay) Page 5 about 20 feet from the Islay Street sidewalk and 15 feet from Osos Street. The entry is on Islay Street, through a raised wooden porch with wood railings of turned balusters and decorated above with spindle and spool detail. Staff Analysis: The Historic Preservation Program Guidelines require that new structures be designed to be architecturally compatible with the prevailing historic character of the historic district “as measured by their consistency with the scale, massing, rhythm, signature architectural elements, exterior materials, siting and street yard setbacks of the district’s historic structures,…” (§ 3.2.1) and architecturally compatible with nearby historic resources: New development should not sharply contrast with, significantly block public views of, or visually detract from, the historic architectural character of historically designated structures… (HPPG § 3.2.2) New accessory structures should complement the primary structure’s historic character through compatibility with its form, massing, color, and materials. (HPPG § 3.4.1(c)) The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties also provide guidance for designing new construction adjacent to historic buildings: New additions, exterior alterations, and related new construction will not destroy historic materials, features, and spatial relationships that characterize the property. The new work shall be differentiated from the old and will be compatible with the historic materials, features, size, scale and proportion, and massing to protect the integrity of the property and its environment. (Standards for Rehabilitation, #9) Scale, form, and siting. As an accessory structure that is six feet shorter than the main residence and less than half of the residence’s building footprint area, the building’s form and scale is in keeping with the primary residence on the site and with other residences and buildings in the vicinity. The new structure is proposed to be located at the rear of the site, behind the primary residence, typical of the coach barn (garage) structures developed during this time period. The location of the addition would not obstruct public views of the primary historic residence. The proposed structure is lower in scale (both in size and height) than the primary residence. A gable roof form is used to minimize the height of the building. It echoes the pitched roof forms of the primary residence but presents a more rectangular building shape to Osos Street. This roofline provides a visual transition from structures along Osos Street, which have flatter roof lines, to the historic residences along Islay with their characteristic pitched rooflines. Materials and architectural elements. The exterior walls are proposed to be sided with Hardie cement-fiber board lap siding (7 ¼”), painted Tahoe Snow, a very light blue-grey color, and accented with a wood “belly-band,” white in color. The texture and appearance of this type of siding is compatible with the light grey shiplap wood siding on the residence. Rectangular windows, “one-over-one” and divided in form, are grouped in a pattern that is harmonious with the pattern of grouped pairs of “one-over-one” and divided windows on the main residence. Wood trim is proposed to be painted to match the treatment on the house. CHC2 - 5 ARCH-0896-2015 (1005 Islay) Page 6 Detailing is restrained, limited to wood fascia board, undecorated roof trim and a “belly band” accenting the exterior between floors. The roofline itself has been lowered by incorporation of dormers so that while its pitch echoes that of the residence, it is lower and less steep than the roof of the residence. No attempt is made to mimic distinctive features of the residence, such as the board skirt, shingle siding, spindle and spool porch decoration. In this way, the accessory structure has been designed to be compatible with, but differentiated from the primary residence so that it does not compete with the character-defining details of the historic house. Existing accessory structure. City records5 acknowledge the presence of “a small detached 1-story structure in the back yard” but do not discuss any accessory building of architectural or historical significance on the property. Older Sanborn Maps indicate that an accessory structure was originally located in the southeast rear corner of the property, but the existing accessory structure is in the middle of the rear yard. The existing building does not appear to be contemporary with the historic residence and lacks decoration or detailing that is characteristic of the style of the residence, and it is in a highly dilapidated condition. Aluminum sliding windows and exterior siding of varying orientation and appearance indicate that it has been extensively modified. Under these circumstances, this structure would not meet criteria used to evaluate architectural or historical significance. Its demolition would not degrade the historical significance of the property, which is derived from the character of the primary residence. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). It consists of the minor alteration of an existing structure, with addition of less than 10,000 square feet of floor area, as described in CEQA Guidelines § 15301(e)(2) (Existing Facilities). Public services and facilities are available, and the project is not located within an environmentally sensitive area. RECOMMENDATION Based on this evaluation, staff recommends that the Committee adopt the draft resolution recommending that the Director approve this project, based on findings and subject to conditions as described in the resolution. ALTERNATIVES 1. Continue the project with direction to the applicant and staff on pertinent issues. 2. Deny the project based on findings of inconsistency with the General Plan, Historic Preservation Ordinance, or Historic Preservation Program Guidelines. ATTACHMENTS 1. Draft Resolution 2. Vicinity map 3. Project plans (reduced size) 5 Historical property information file (“yellow file”) for 1005 Islay, maintained by the Community Development Department. CHC2 - 6 CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE RESOLUTION NO. XXXX-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR OF AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (2-CAR GARAGE WITH ACCESSORY SPACE ABOVE) LOCATED BEHIND A CONTRIBUTING LIST HISTORIC RESOURCE IN THE MEDIUM-HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-3-H) ZONE WITH HISTORICAL PRESERVATION OVERLAY, LOCATED AT 1005 ISLAY STREET (ARCH-1170-2015) WHEREAS, the applicant, Cynthia Becker, filed an application on February 4, 2015, for review of a proposed accessory structure (a two-car garage with accessory space above) at the rear of the lot at 1005 Islay; and WHEREAS, the Cultural Heritage Committee of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a public hearing in the Council Hearing Room of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, on September 28, 2015, for the purpose of reviewing the proposed accessory structure at the rear of the lot at 1005 Islay; and WHEREAS, notices of said public hearings were made at the time and in the manner required by law; and WHEREAS, the Cultural Heritage Committee has duly considered all evidence, including the testimony of the applicants, interested parties, and the evaluation and recommendations by staff, presented at said hearing. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Cultural Heritage Committee of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: Section 1. Findings. Based upon all the evidence, the Cultural Heritage Committee makes the following findings: 1. The project is consistent with the Historic Preservation Program Guidelines. The project is architecturally compatible with the historic character of the Old Town Historic District area, does not sharply contrast with, block public views of, or visually detract from the historic architectural character of historically designated structures, and retains and preserves character-defining features of historically listed buildings. 2. The project is consistent with the Secretary of Interior’s Guidelines for the Treatment of Historic Properties. The property continues to be used for its historical use, and the project retains and preserves the distinctive materials, features, and finishes that define the property’s historical character. ATTACHMENT 1 CHC2 - 7 Resolution No. CHC-XXXX-15 1005 Islay Street (ARCH-0896-2015) Page 2 3. The project is consistent with goals and policies of the General Plan’s Conservation and Open Space Policies. The new structure is designed in a manner that protects the historical character of the property and the neighborhood. Section 2. Environmental Review. This project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as described in §15303 of the CEQA Guidelines (New Construction of Small Structures).The project consists of the construction of an accessory structure (a two-car garage with 437 square feet of accessory space above). Section 3. Action. The Cultural Heritage Committee does hereby recommend approval of the proposed accessory structure at the rear of the property, including the demolition of an existing accessory structure, at 1005 Islay to the Community Development Director, subject to the following condition: 1. Conformance to Approved Plans: Final project design and construction drawings submitted for construction permits will be in substantial compliance with the plans approved by this application, and with all conditions of approval. A separate full- size sheet will be included in plans submitted for construction permits listing all conditions of project approval. Reference will be made in the margin of listed items as to where in plans requirements are addressed. 2. Colors and Materials: Plans submitted for construction permits will clearly indicate the colors and materials of all building surfaces and site improvements. Any change to approved design, colors, or materials or other conditions of approval must be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director. 3. Exterior Lighting: Plans submitted for construction permits will clearly depict all exterior lighting. Exterior lighting will be oriented, recessed, and shielded as necessary in order to comply with the Night Sky Preservation regulations set forth in Chapter 17.23 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code. 4. Window Details: Plans submitted for a building permit shall include window details indicating the type of materials for the window frames and mullions, their dimensions, and colors. Plans shall include the materials and dimensions of all lintels, sills, surrounds, recesses, and other related window features. 5. Granite Curb. The historic granite curb shall be protected in place. Alternatively a removal and protection plan can be created for storing and reinstalling the historic section of curb. Special requirements for any sidewalk underdrain installation will be required to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Public Works Director. On motion by Committee Member ________, seconded by Committee Member , and on the following roll call vote: AYES: Committee Members NOES: Committee Members CHC2 - 8 Resolution No. CHC-XXXX-15 1005 Islay Street (ARCH-0896-2015) Page 3 REFRAIN: ABSENT: The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 28th day of September, 2015. ________________________ Brian Leveille, Secretary Cultural Heritage Committee CHC2 - 9 R-3-H R-3-H R-3-H R-2-H C-N-H O S O S ISLAY VICINITY MAP PC 9/23/151005 Islay ¯ ATTACHMENT 2 CHC2 - 10 ATTACHMENT 3 CHC2 - 11 CHC2 - 12 CHC2 - 13 CHC2 - 14 CHC2 - 15 CHC2 - 16 Meeting Date: September 28, 2015 Item Number: 3 CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE AGENDA REPORT SUBJECT: Removal of existing elevator structure and restoration of bay windows to match original detailing of the Master List Historic Jack House, with a categorical exemption from CEQA. PROJECT ADDRESS: 536 Marsh BY: Kyle Van Leeuwen, Planning Technician FILE NUMBER: ARCH-1856 FROM: Brian Leveille, Senior Planner SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION Adopt the Draft Resolution (Attachment 1) recommending the Community Development Director approve the project based on findings, and subject to conditions. SITE DATA Applicant City of San Luis Obispo Representative Mike McGuire Historic Status Master List Submittal Date August 13, 2015 Complete Date August 28, 2015 Zoning C-D General Plan General Retail Site Area ~36,900 square feet Environmental Status Exempt from CEQA under Section 15331, Historic Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation. SUMMARY A City-sponsored restoration project has been proposed to the City owned Historic Jack House to remove an elevator addition on the west elevation and to restore this side of the structure to its period of historic significance. The project requires review by the Cultural Heritage Committee since it involves modifications to the exterior of a Master List Historic Resource, and the property is on the National Register of Historic Places. CHC 3-1 536 Higuera Street Jack House (ARCH-1856-2015) Page 2 PROJECT INFORMATION Site Information/Setting The Historic Jack House was built in approximately 1878 and is described in the Historic Resources inventory as Late Victorian/Italianate architectural style (Attachment 5). The house is an excellent example of an Italianate residence with character defining features such as a highly decorative boxed cornice with dentils and brackets, tall narrow windows with flat and corniced window heads, low pitched asymmetrical roof with balustrades (railings), and a full width single story covered porch with roof balustrade. The two-story structure has an overall rectangular shape with rooms located off of a central hallway. A full porch extends across the front of the house facing Marsh Street. The window proportions are tall and narrow and are consistently proportioned around the house (with the exception of the non-historic elevator enclosure on the west elevation proposed for removal). The Jack House property features a well maintained grass open area and landscaping with a historic carriage house in the northwest corner. The grounds also feature a gazebo and recently updated restroom building, which aids in hosting events on the property. Weddings and other events are held on the grounds regularly. The entire property is surrounded by a white picket fence and gate. The driveway and grounds are covered with mature trees, many of which were planted by the original owners. The house was built by Robert Jack who was a prominent banker, land developer, and rancher in Central California from the early 1870s. He and his wife Nellie Jack lived in the residence until his death in 1916. Descendants have continued to live in the property for over 90 years and the house still features the family’s original furnishings, artwork, kitchen and keepsakes. The Jack House was added to the City of San Luis Obispo’s Master List of Historic resources in 1983 and the National Register of Historic Places in 1993 based its association with Robert Jack. The property is owned by the City of San Luis Obispo which is advised by the Jack House Committee in the administration and restoration of the house and grounds. The seven member committee has reviewed the proposed project, and unanimously recommended approval of the project. The elevator passage was constructed around 1972 as an addition to the Jack House building (figure 1, below). The addition was made by owners at that time to assist aging family members in reaching the upper floor before the City took ownership in 1975. The elevator is not a requirement for the building under the American’s with Disabilities Act. CHC 3-2 536 Higuera Street Jack House (ARCH-1856-2015) Page 3 Figure 1. Elevator Enclosure on west side of Jack House Project Description The project scope affects the west/southwest facing elevation of the building. The intent of the proposed elevator removal and restoration is to restore the building to its original appearance during its period of historical significance (Attachment 3, project plans) and is summarized below.  Remove the existing elevator enclosure that was constructed around 1972  Construct a bay window on the first floor with three window sections to reflect the historic architectural style and details of the building  Construct a flush window on the second floor to match the existing second story windows  Both the bay window and the flush window will be installed to match the building’s historical style and arrangement that has been established through the review of physical and historical evidence. (Attachments 4 & 6, Architectural/physical evidence and historic photo) EVALUATION Historic Preservation Program Guidelines and Secretary of Interior Standards Projects involving an alteration to a listed historic resource require CHC review of the proposed work for consistency with the Historic Preservation Program Guidelines and the Secretary of the Interior’s (SOI) Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. The Historic Preservation Program Guidelines state that exterior modifications to historic buildings should not introduce new or conflicting architectural elements and should be CHC 3-3 536 Higuera Street Jack House (ARCH-1856-2015) Page 4 architecturally compatible with the original and/or prevailing architectural character of the building1. The proposed project is categorized as “restoration” in the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the treatment of Historic Properties. The guidelines define restoration as the process of accurately depicting the form, features, and character of a property as it appeared at a particular period of time by means of the removal of features from other periods in its history and reconstruction of missing features from the restoration period. Staff Analysis: The project will preserve the materials and features from the late 1800s and will not remove materials or alter features that characterize the period2. The removal of the elevator enclosure will allow for the structure to be a more recognizable physical record of its time, place and use3. The elevator enclosure is not a distinctive feature and was not built using construction techniques or craftsmanship that characterizes the property4, and has not acquired historical significance. The new construction will remove the non-historic elevator addition and reconstruct the first floor bay window and upper level window consistent with other historical elements of the structure based on photographic and architectural evidence (Attachments 4 & 6, Historic Analysis by Representative & Historic Photo). Removal of the elevator enclosure will remove features that did not exist historically5 (Figure 2, below). The proposed removal of the elevator enclosure and window construction project conforms to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Restoration (SOI) and is consistent with the Historic Preservation Guidelines. 1 City of San Luis Obispo Historic Preservation Program Guidelines. Guideline 3.4.4 Exterior building changes. 2 Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Restoration. Standard 2: Materials and features from the restoration period will be retained and preserved. The removal of materials or alteration of features, spaces, and spatial relationships that characterize the period will not be undertaken. 2 Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Restoration. Standard 3: Each property will be recognized as a physical record of its time, place, and use. Work needed to stabilize, consolidate and conserve materials and features from the restoration period will be physically and visually compatible, identifiable upon close inspection, and properly documented for future research. 4 Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Restoration. Standard 5: Distinctive materials, features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize the restoration period will be preserved. 5 Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Restoration. Standard 7: Replacement of missing features from the restoration period will be substantiated by documentary and physical evidence. A false sense of history will not be created by adding conjectural features, features from other properties, or by combining features that never existed together historically CHC 3-4 536 Higuera Street Jack House (ARCH-1856-2015) Page 5 Figure 2. Historic Photo of the Jack House, showing the first floor bay window and second story single window. RECOMMENDATION Recommend the Community Development Director approve the project based on findings, and subject to conditions in the attached resolution (Attachment 1). ALTERNATIVES 1. Continue the item with direction to the applicant and staff on pertinent issues. 2. Deny the project. An action denying the application should include findings that cite the basis for denial and should reference inconsistency with the Historic Preservation Program Guidelines or Secretary of the Interior Standards. CHC 3-5 536 Higuera Street Jack House (ARCH-1856-2015) Page 6 ATTACHMENTS 1. Draft Resolution 2. Vicinity Map 3. Reduced scale project plans 4. Architectural/physical evidence 5. Historic Resources Inventory 6. Historic Photo CHC 3-6 Attachment 1 RESOLUTION NO. XXXX-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE, RECOMMENDING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR APPROVE PLANS TO REMOVE A NON-HISTORIC ELEVATOR ENCLOSURE FROM THE JACK HOUSE BUILDING AND RESTORE THE BUILDING TO THE HISTORIC APPEARANCE AT 536 MARSH STREET, DOWNTOWN-COMMERCIAL ZONE, (C-D), APPLICATION #ARCH-1856-2015 WHEREAS, the Cultural Heritage Committee of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a public hearing in the Council Hearing Room of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, on September 28, 2015, pursuant to a proceeding instituted under ARCH-1856-2015; and, WHEREAS, notices of said public hearing were made at the time and in the manner required by law; and WHEREAS, the Cultural Heritage Committee 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 Cultural Heritage Committee of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: Section 1. Findings. Based upon all the evidence, the Cultural Heritage Committee makes the following findings: Findings 1. The proposed project is consistent with the City’s Historic Preservation Program Guideline 3.4.4 since the exterior changes of the historically-listed building will not introduce new or conflicting architectural elements and will be architecturally compatible with the original and/or prevailing architectural character of the building, its setting and architectural context. The architectural character of the building will be improved by the removal of the non-historic elevator enclosure and reestablishing the windows and other elements that existed during the resource’s period of signficance. 2. The project is consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Restoration because the historic character of the property will be retained and preserved without removal of distinctive materials or features. Only the non-historic elevator enclosure will be removed. 3. The project is consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Restoration because it involves the replacement of missing features from the restoration period which is substantiated by documentary and physical evidence. Specifically, the removal of the elevator enclosure will eliminate a false sense of history by eliminating a feature that never existed with the building historically, and the replacement of the bay window and other historic features allows the property to be a more recognizable physical record of its time, place, and use. CHC 3-7 Resolution No.XXXX-15 Attachment 1 536 Marsh Street (ARCH-1856-2015) Page 2 Section 2. Environmental Review. The project is categorically exempt under Section 15331 (Historic Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation) because the project consists of rehabilitation of a historical resource in a manner consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. Section 3. Action. The Cultural Heritage Committee hereby recommends approval of the project, subject to the following conditions: Conditions 1. A building plan check submittal that is in full conformance with submitted project plans, and incorporating any final conditions of the Director, shall be submitted for review and approval of the Community Development Department. A separate, full-size sheet shall be included in working drawings submitted for a building permit that lists all conditions of project approval. Reference shall be made in the margin of listed items as to where in plans requirements are addressed. Any change to approved design, colors, materials, landscaping, or other conditions of approval must be approved by the Director or Architectural Review Commission, as deemed appropriate 2. Plans submitted for a building permit shall include window details indicating the type of materials for the window frames and mullions, their dimensions, and colors. Plans shall include the materials and dimensions of all lintels, sills, surrounds recesses and other related window features. 3. Plans submitted for a building permit shall call out the colors and materials of all proposed building surfaces and other improvements on elevation drawings to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director. On motion by Committee member, , seconded by Committee member, , and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: REFRAIN: ABSENT: The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 28th day of September 2015. _____________________________ Brian Leveille, Secretary Cultural Heritage Committee CHC 3-8 C-D C-D C-R C-R R-4 PF-H C-R C-D C-D-H C-D R-4 R-3-H C-D-MU C-D-H C-D R-4C-R MARSH HIGUE R A NI P O M O PACIF I C B E A C H VICINITY MAP ARCH-1856-2015536 Marsh Street ¯ Attachment 2 CHC 3-9 36 ' - 0 " 40'-0" 4'-8"25'-4" 18 ' - 4 " 36 ' - 0 " 4'-0"10'-0"9'-0" 36'-0" All d e s i g n s a n d o t h e r i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e s e d r a w i n g s a r e f o r u s e o n th i s s p e c i f i c p r o j e c t a n d s h a l l n o t b e u s e d o t h e r w i s e w i t h o u t t h e ex p r e s s e d w r i t t e n p e r m i s s i o n o f t h e A r c h i t e c t . 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C O N T A C T T H E P U B L I C W O R K S I N S P E C T I O N H O T L I N E @ 7 8 1 - 7 5 5 4 W I T H A T L E A S T A 4 8 HR . N O T I C E F O R A N Y R E Q U I R E D E N C R O A C H M E N T P E R M I T I N S P E C T I O N O F F I N A L IN S P E C T I O N . 3. E R O S I O N C O N T R O L M E A S U R E S S H A L L B E I M P L E M E N T E D & M A I N T A I N E D D U R I N G A L L DE M O L I T I O N , C O N S T R U C T I O N & G R O U N D D I S T U R B I N G A C T I V I T I E S P E R T H E C I T Y O F S A N LU I S O B I S P O S T A N D A R D S . 4. T E M P O R A R Y E R O S I O N C O N T R O L M E A S U R E S S H A L L B E R E M O V E D W H E N P E R M A N E N T IM P R O V E M E N T S , P L A N T I N G S , A N D F A C I L I T I E S A R E I N P L A C E . T E M P O R A R Y M E A S U R E S SH A L L B E R E M O V E D P R I O R T O F I N A L I N S P E C T I O N A P P R O V A L S . 5. 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T H E A D J O I N I N G S T R E E T S H A L L B E C L E A N E D B Y S W E E P I N G T O R E M O V E D I R T , D U S T , M U D , AN D C O N S T R U C T I O N D E B R I S A T T H E E N D O F E A C H D A Y . 9. A L L G R O U N D A D J A C E N T T O N E W F O U N D A T I O N S S H A L L S L O P E A W A Y F R O M T H E BU I L D I N G A T A S L O P E O F N O T L E S S T H A N 5 % P E R P E N D I C U L A R T O T H E F A C E O F T H E FO U N D A T I O N . 10 . H A N D D I G G I N G I S R E Q U I R E D W I T H I N T H E D R I P L I N E O F T R E E S T O R E M A I N . A N Y E X P O S E D RO O T S S H A L L B E O B S E R V E D B Y T H E C I T Y A R B O R I S T B E F O R E R E M O V I N G . C O N T A C T C I T Y AR B O R I S T R O N C O M B S @ 7 8 1 - 7 0 2 3 B E F O R E C O M M E N C I N G W I T H C O N S T R U C T I O N , GR A D I N G , O R E X C A V A T I O N S . 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SH E E T SC A L E CH E C K E D DR A W N 536 Marsh St. Client: City of San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 SC A L E : A 1/ 4 " = 1 ' - 0 " SC A L E : B 3/ 1 6 " = 1 ' - 0 " SC A L E : F 1/ 4 " = 1 ' - 0 " SC A L E : C 1/ 4 " = 1 ' - 0 " EX I S T I N G HO U S E AR E A O F PR O P O S E D RE N O V A T I O N SC A L E : D 1/ 2 " = 1 ' - 0 " SC A L E : E 1/ 2 " = 1 ' - 0 " NO T E : W I N D O W , T R I M & M O L D I N G F A B R I C A T E D B Y O T H E R S NO T E : W I N D O W , T R I M & M O L D I N G F A B R I C A T E D B Y O T H E R S Attachment 3 CHC 3-11 Attachment 4 CHC 3-12 Attachment 4 CHC 3-13 Attachment 4 CHC 3-14 Attachment 4 CHC 3-15 Attachment 4 CHC 3-16 Attachment 4 CHC 3-17 Attachment 5 CHC 3-18 Attachment 5 CHC 3-19 Attachment 6 CHC 3-20 Cultural Heritage Committee Minutes Monday, August 24, 2015 Regular Meeting of the Cultural Heritage Committee CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Cultural Heritage Committee was called to order on Monday, August 24, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Hill. ROLL CALL Present: Committee Members Sandy Baer, Craig Kincaid, James Papp, Vice-Chair Thom Brajkovich, and Chair Jaime Hill Absent: Two Positions Vacant Staff Present: Senior Planner Phil Dunsmore, Assistant Planner Kyle Bell, Supervising Civil Engineer David Athey, and Deputy City Clerk Heather Goodwin ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA The agenda was accepted as presented. MINUTES By consensus, the Committee approved the Minutes of the Cultural Heritage Committee meeting of July 27, 2015, as presented. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS There were no members of the public desiring to speak. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 624 Grove Street. HIST-1633-2015; Historic significance determination of a potentially- contributing structure, with an exemption from CEQA (General Rule); R-1 zone; David Spiegel, applicant. Assistant Planner Bell reviewed the contents of the staff report, recommending that the Committee adopt a resolution recommending the City Council place 624 Grove Street on the Contributing List of Historic Resources. City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle Draft - Cultural Heritage Committee Minutes of August 24, 2015 Page 2 PUBLIC COMMENTS David Spiegel, Applicant, reviewed the condition of the structure, pointing out that the craftsmanship is poor and there have been several additions; advised that there are no known photos of the structure prior to 1989. Kurt Spiegel, Owner, stated that the porch addition was likely constructed after 1927; opined that the property does not have any historical significance and therefore the property should not be added to the Contributing List of Historic Resources. In response to Committee inquiry, Mr. Spiegel advised that he acquired the property in 1997; explained that he remodeled the front porch due to deterioration and will remodel the side porch in the future. There being no others desiring to speak, Chair Hill closed the public hearing. COMMITTEE COMMENTS Senior Planner Dunsmore explained that by adding the property to the Contributing List of Historic Resources, staff would work with the applicant to ensure future upgrades would not destroy character defining features and that it complies with historic preservation guidelines. During the course of discussion individual members of the Committee concurred that the property should not be added to the Contributing List of Historic Resources, noting that several additions have been constructed over the decades which detract from the original structure. In response to Committee inquiry, Senior Planner Dunsmore noted that any future redevelopment of the property will be subject to the Community Design Guidelines. There were no further comments made from the Committee. On motion by Commissioner Papp, seconded by Commissioner Baer, the Committee found that modifications made to the structure have significantly compromised the architectural integrity of the residence and therefore the property does not meet the criteria of the Historic Preservation Ordinance for being added to the Contributing List of Historic Resources. AYES: Committee Members Bear, Brajkovich, Hill, Kinkade, Papp NOES: None RECUSED: None ABSENT: None The motion carried on a 5:0 vote. City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle Draft - Cultural Heritage Committee Minutes of August 24, 2015 Page 3 2. 1504 Santa Rosa Street. ARCH-1664-2015; Review of an approximately 80 square foot addition on a Contributing historic property, with a categorical exemption from CEQA; R- 2-H zone; Catherine Sheel, applicant. Assistant Planner Bell reviewed the contents of the staff report, recommending that Cultural Heritage Committee approve the project, based on findings and subject to conditions. PUBLIC COMMENTS Steven Soenke, Project Architect, advised that the applicant desires to construct an addition at the rear of the structure to expand the master bedroom; advised that there are historic structures in the backyard which limits the addition to the side yard. There being no others desiring to speak, Chair Hill closed the public hearing. COMMITTEE COMMENTS In response to inquiries, Mr. Soenke advised that the applicant prefers a hip roof rather than a gable roof to prevent encroachment onto the property line; explained that the original window cannot be reused per the California Building Code. There were no further comments made from the Committee. On motion by Commissioner Kinkade, seconded by Commissioner Baer, the Commission adopted a resolution recommending the Community Development Director approve the construction of an addition to a Contributing Historic Property at 1504 Santa Rosa Street. AYES: Committee Members Bear, Brajkovich, Hill, Kinkade, Papp NOES: None RECUSED: None ABSENT: None The motion carried on a on a 5:0 vote. 3. Railroad Historic District. PDEV-1445-2015; Establish a new Engineering Standard for the boardwalk sidewalk area in the Railroad Historic District to replace the current design, with a categorical exemption from CEQA; City of San Luis Obispo – Public Works Dept., applicant. Senior Planner Dunsmore and Supervising Civil Engineer Athey reviewed the contents of the staff report, recommending that the Committee amend the Railroad District Plan to allow greater flexibility in the use of materials for the boardwalk and recommend Public Works Director Grigsby revise the engineering standards for boardwalks in the Railroad Historic District. City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle Draft - Cultural Heritage Committee Minutes of August 24, 2015 Page 4 In response to Committee inquiries, Supervising Civil Engineer Athey advised that the current board walk is constructed with green-treated hemlock fir; noted that stamped concrete is durable and requires low maintenance. PUBLIC COMMENTS Glen Matteson, San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum, San Luis Obispo, conveyed support in installing durable sidewalks; stated that existing boardwalk is not an authentic feature of the Railroad District. There being no others desiring to speak, Chair Hill closed the public hearing. COMMITTEE COMMENTS Vice-Chair Brajkovich opined that pressure treated wood is not durable for a boardwalk, recommending use of stamped concrete when replacing sections of the boardwalk; suggested that the Railroad District Design Guidelines be modified to eliminate the term “wood.” Committee Member Baer suggested that the guidelines be modified to eliminate the terms “wood” and “boardwalk” to allow for the greater flexibility in selecting sidewalk materials such as bricks or pavers. Chair Hill spoke in support of installing grey concrete sidewalks and a disability access ramp; pointed out that stamped concrete sidewalks can be difficult to maintain and repair. Committee Member Papp voiced support for modifying the guidelines to eliminate the terms “wood” and “boardwalk”; opined that stamped concrete resembling railroad tracks would not be appropriate. Vice-Chair Brajokovich spoke in favor of stamped concrete which resembles railroad tracks; opined that the Rail Road District needs more character-defining features. Chair Hill noted that the existing sidewalk is narrow, suggesting that a detached sidewalk with landscaping be installed to enhance the Railroad District’s pedestrian atmosphere. There were no further comments made from the Committee. On motion by Commissioner Papp, seconded by Commissioner Kinkade, the Committee adopted a resolution recommending amendments to the Railroad District Plan and options for the Public Works Director to approve modifications to the Engineering Standard for sidewalks. AYES: Committee Members Bear, Brajkovich, Hill, Kinkade, Papp NOES: None RECUSED: None ABSENT: None The motion carried on a on a 5:0 vote. City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle Draft - Cultural Heritage Committee Minutes of August 24, 2015 Page 5 COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 4. Staff: a. Agenda Forecast Senior Planner Dunsmore provided an agenda forecast of upcoming projects. 5. Committee: Chair Hill noted that she is unable to attend the Mayor Quarterly meeting; advised that Vice-Chair Brajkovich will be attending in her absence. Committee Member Papp inquired about the Phillips 66 oil transportation by train; stated that transportation of oil by train through a historic district can have negative impacts. Senior Planner Dunsmore explained that the Council has taken a stance in opposition to the Phillips 66 Rail Road Spur project; noted that letters were sent to the County in response to the environmental document and project referral; stated that staff will bring forward an update at a future meeting. Committee Member Papp summarized his discussion with Assistant City Attorney Ansolabehere regarding PB Companies proposed San Luis Square project, noting that they discussed the roles and responsibilities of being a Committee Member. Chair Hill announced that Advisory Body interviews took place last week regarding the Committee’s two vacancies; noted that two candidates are recommended for appointment. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted by, Heather Goodwin Deputy City Clerk