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Home My WebLink About09-28-2015 CHC Minutes �,,� �„�, , � � � . � � S ,�, �. � �,n� '� �„ � Monday, September 28, 2015 Regular Meeting of the Cultural �-�eritage Committee CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Cultural Heritage Committee was called to order on Monday, September 28, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Hill. OATH OF OFFICE Deputy City Clerk Goodwin administered the Oath of Office for newly-appointed Committee Members Shannon Lanabee and Leah Walthert. ROLL CALL Present: Committee Members Craig Kincaid, Shannon Larrabee, James Papp, Leah Walthert, Vice-Chair Thom Brajkovich, and Chair Jaime Hill Absent: Committee Member Sandy Baer Staff Present: Senior Planner Brian Leveille, Assistant Planner Walter Oetzell, Planner Januar Saptono, Planner Kyle Van Leeuwen, and Recording Secretary Sarah Reinhart ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA The agenda was accepted as amended. MINUTES By consensus, the Committee approved the Minutes of the Cultural Heritage Committee meeting of August 24, 2015, as amended. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS There were no members of the public desiring to speak. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1, M . 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); GS-S-H and PF-H zones; SLO Railroad Museum, applicant. Planner Saptono reviewed the contents of the staff report, recommending support for the location and the proposed signs. Cultural HeritaQe Committee Minutes of�� t��zl��r 28, 2015 Pa�e 3 resource, including a categorical exemption from environmental review (Section 15303); R-3-H zone; Cynthia Becker, applicant. Chair Hill announced that she is recusing herself because she owns property within 500' of the subject property; left the Council Hearing Room at 5:45 p.m. Planner Walter Oetzell, presented the staff report recommending the approval to the Community Development Director of an Accessory Structure (2-Car garage with accessary space above) located behind a contributing list historic resource in the medium- high density residential (R-3-H) zone with historical preservation overly, based on findings and subject to conditions. In response to Committee Member Kincaid's inquiry, Planner Oetzell advised that additional language could be included in the final conditions that would specify the garage door being more consistent with the historic character of the home; suggested using a non- steel door with windows. �� ., :[�� V'�1�.��:��a, Applicant Representative, provided an overview of the project. In response to Committee inquiry, Mr. Valasario noted that budget constraints were a factor in opting out of the addition of a restroom; answered questions regarding architectural changes of the roof, window materials, driveway size, house elevation, and scope of fence; noted that only a section of the fence would be re-done as it is non-conforming; clarified that the existing oak tree will not be affected and will require minimal trimmings. There being no others desiring to speak, Chair Hill closed the public hearing. , � �. Committee Member Papp spoke in support of the proposed project; pointed out that the property is obscured due to the fence; expressed concerns with the accuracy of the measurements of the existing building, noting that incorrect measurements were submitted previously; opined seeing the proposed project as conforming due to the historic nature of the neighborhood. Committee Member Larrabee opined that proposed project is an upgrade to the existing structure; expressed concern as to why the applicant chose to build a faux garage instead of a studio. In resporise to Committee inquiry, Mr. Valasario clarified that the applicant did not have the monetary means to build a studio and was not interested in the potential re-sale value added by the studio; noted that the fence will be upgraded when budget allows. Committee Member Kincaid inquired as to why the applicant created the height and look of a garage when it is not intended to be one. Mr. Valasario pointed out that parking limitations of the site make it difficult to get buildable area for the accessory space; noted that the applicant could potentially still use the space as a garage. Cultural Herita�e Committee Minutes of�� t�n��r 28. 2015 Pa e 5 Vice-Chair Brajkovich announced that he is recusing himself on this item; left the Council Hearing Room at 6:29 p.m. Planner Van Leeuwen reviewed the contents of the staff report, recommending that 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),based on findings and subject to condition. In response to Commissioner Kincaid's inquiry, staff clarified that the new bay window would mimic the existing window near the front porch. PUBLIC COMMENTS Michael McGuire„ Applicant Representative, stated that the elevator enclosure is the only non-architectural feature in the structure; noted that new windows are being fabricated to perfectly match the existing windows. In response to Chair Hill's inquiry, Mr. McGuire clarified that the elevator shaft was added to the bay window, noting that there would be no changes to the first floor; stated that the interior trim, moldings, and wallpaper will be made to match the existing features. In response to Committee Member Larrabee's inquiry, Mr. McGuire indicated that the allocated budget for this project was $44,000; explained that half of the funds were donated by the Jack Foundation and the remaining came from Measure G funding; noted that construction will begin January 2016 and should be approximately 4-6 weeks long; stated that the goal is to be completed by Apri12016 so the Jack House can be ready for the tour schedule. '��a��i �ia�� Vice-Chair of the Jack House Committee, spoke in support of the project; stated that the Jack family members who donated the funds for the renovation are eager to see the project complete. K�� tl�, Jack House Committee Chair, voiced support of the renovation; spoke on her experience on being a part of the transformation from conception; stated that she is eager to see the house restored to its original beauty. ��a�� ac,�,��°�v�, Parks and Recreation Committee Member and Jack House Committee Liaison, spoke in support of the restoration proj ect. Eva Ulz, Jack House Committee Member, expressed support for the restoration of the Jack House; opined that restoring the home would be an asset to the City. There being no others desiring to speak, Chair Hill closed the public hearing. ,, ,.� «,v,,.� � � r w � Committee Member Papp disclosed that he is President of Friends of the Jack House, ex- officio Committee Member of the Jack House Committee,member of the Jack House Docents and authored attachment four of the staff report; stated that attachment four was written based on oral history, and construction analysis prior to the 1908 photograph emerging at the History Center of San Luis Obispo County; opined that major condition of the restoration was C��ul��r�l ��rit�a��, �:"�:n��i�� q'�z��t��aa�� t�z��a�� "�+��,� �� 7 k ��`� The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted by, Sarah Reinhart Recording SecretaryApproved by the Cultural Heritage Committee on November 23, 2015. �.�� µ�.,._. � � _ m______� �........ ,� 1�:� �`�� Maier :��i�at�t City Clerk