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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE MINUTES 2013CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE MINUTES 2013/. a i� SAN LUIS OBISPO CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE MINUTES January 28, 2013 ROLL CALL: Present: Committee Members Thom Brajkovich, Hemalata Dandekar, Jaime Hill, Buzz Kalkowski, Patti Taylor, and Chairperson Enrica Costello Absent: Vice -Chair Bob Pavlik Staff. Senior Planner Phil Dunsmore, Senior Planner Pam Ricci, Assistant Planner Marcus Carloni, and Recording Secretary Dawn Rudder ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The agenda was accepted as presented. MINUTES: Minutes of December 17, 2012, were approved as presented. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS: Dean Miller, San Luis Obispo, requested the Cultural Heritage Committee (CHC) to place the following concerns as soon as convenient if not at the next CHC hearing: 1) The Barneberg house at 550 Dana to discuss the removal from the City's Master List properties. 2) Staff to comment on the findings which determined the modifications at Barneberg house to be "minor' and exempt from review by the CHC and ARC. Joseph Carotenuti, San Luis Obispo, voiced his opinion that the historic resources in the city are being compromised due to unclear guidelines. Mr. Carotenuti agreed with Mr. Miller to place the Bameberg House on the next agenda. Randal Cruikshanks, San Luis Obispo, endorsed the public comments. He encouraged the effort to investigate where the CHC is failing the heritage of the community. Bob Vesselly, San Luis Obispo, endorsed comments made. The change made to the Barneberg house has changed the whole fagade of the house. Phil Dunsmore, Senior Planner, welcomed the public and the CHC to be present at the public meeting for the Historic Context Statement to be held at 5:30 p.m. on February 6th at the Senior Center at Mitchell Park. There were no further comments made from the public. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: 1. 75 Hictuera Street ARC 108-12; Review of new storefront windows along the Higuera Frontage of the Pacific Coast Center; C -S -MU zone; SLOP CC, LP, applicant (Pam Ricci) CHC Minutes January 28, 2013 Page 2 Pam Ricci, Senior Planner, introduced Graduate Intern Rachel Cohen, who assisted with the project, and then presented the staff report, recommending adoption of the Draft Resolution which recommends approval of the project to the Architectural Review Commission, based on findings and subject to conditions which she outlined. In a response to a question from Committee Member Taylor, Mr. Dunsmore reiterated that the site is on both the City's Master List and the National Register. He noted that most of the original structures on site were demolished, but that a few character - defining features of the reconstructed front building were retained. The site is significant because of its ties to the Pacific Coast Railway and new contemporary structures borrow from the architectural character and history of earlier site development. Committee Member Brajkovich questioned why the larger windows were requested. Ms. Ricci indicated that it was to add light to the interior and to add street presence. Rob Rossi, applicant, noted that the larger windows were requested to increase visibility for retail tenants. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were no comments made from the public. COMMITTEE COMMENTS: Committee Member Kalkowski supported the need for the larger windows, noting that he preferred a more open design with the head lowered below the eaves. He suggested a plaque to commemorate the historic significance of the site. Committee Member Taylor concurred with Committee Member Kalkowski regarding the historical plaque and supported staffs recommendation. Committee Member Brajkovich supported the larger windows with a cross mullion. Committee Member Dandekar supported the staffs recommendation. She mentioned that the reconstructed building honors the site in a contemporary way and that the ARC should decide on final design details of the windows. Committee Member Hill stated that the height element of the warehouse elevation is affected by the addition of the larger windows and that she did not support the requested changes. She added that a historian should have been consulted regarding the changes since the building is on the National Register. Committee Member Dandekar questioned the basis that the site was on the National Registry list. Chairperson Costello supported reducing the size of the windows to make them in better proportion with the building wall. CHC Minutes January 28, 2013 Page 3 C: There were no further comments made from the Committee. Higuera Street elevation with the following conditions: 1) The proposed new storefront monument to the property to commemorate that historical significance of the site. AYES: Committee Members Costello NOES: Committee Member Hill RECUSED: None ABSENT: Vice -Chair Pavlik The motion passed on a 5:1 vote. Brajkovich, Dandekar, Kalkowski, Taylor and 2. 736 Higuera Street. ARC 57-12; Review of a remodel to the Master List Carrisa building as part of the SLO Brewing Company relocation project; C -D -H zone; San Luis Downtown Management, applicant (Marcus Carloni) Marcus Carloni, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report, recommending approval - of the project to the Architectural Review Commission based on findings of consistency with the Secretary of the Interior's Standard's and Historic Preservation Program Guidelines, and subject to the conditions of approval. Mr. Carloni addressed the points made by the Committee which consisted of: 1. Historic background information provided by qualified historian in regard to the wood portions at the rear of building 2. Maintain existing historic building features on the exterior of the building 3. Maintain skylights in existing locations 4. Coordinate front fagade features with historic building features Carol Florence, applicant representative, and Brian Ridley, applicant architect, discussed the modifications made to the design based on the Committee's direction at the October 22, 2012 Conceptual CHC review hearing. Mr. Ridley, in response to CHC question, stated the central post at the Higuera Street elevation is the existing structural support for the upper floor. Mr. Ridley also stated an interior routing of the proposed rear staircase was explored but deemed infeasible due to space constraints and building code requirements. Chairperson Costello asked for clarification of the proposed material below the rooftop patio glass surround. Brian stated it was concrete. CHC Minutes January28, 2013 Page 4 PUBLIC COMMENTS: David Brodie, San Luis Obispo, made a general comment that decisions made that compromise historical preservation is because ground rules have not been set for the committees. He stated that making changes to the creek area which effect architectural details are important; the history is the entire area. He is not supportive of the proposed staircase at the rear of the building. Sandra Lakeman, San Luis Obispo, commented that each panel should come down to be symmetrical to the columns on the front facade. She is not in favor of the proposed staircase. She stated it is modern and it should be located on the interior. Elizabeth Abrams, San Luis Obispo, stated the original staircase is historical ly significant. She concurred with David Brodie's comment that the ambiance is the entire area. Allan Cooper, San Luis Obispo, could not say when the wood building features were added and several in the community believe the staircase was original to the building. He stated the proposed stair is contemporary and will compromise the building. Linda Groover, San Luis Obispo, stated the building is on the Master List and putting a modem staircase on the rear of the building is a character -defining feature. Dixie Cliff, San Luis Obispo, does not support the proposed staircase. Joe Abrams, San Luis Obispo, stated that the Committee will need to be scrupulous honoring history and be attentive to all items. David Brodie, San Luis Obispo, stated the Historian can phrase and interpret in different ways, especially when the developer is paying the bill. Committee Member Hill commented that the Historians hired by the applicant will not jeopardize their reputation by going in favor of the applicant for this project. There were no further comments made from the public. COMMITTEE COMMENTS: Committee Member Dandekar questioned Carloni stated the height is labeled at 41 building can be 50 feet. the height of the proposed staircase. Mr. feet and the maximum height of adjacent Committee Member Costello stated that the existing staircase had been reconstructed as of 1986. Chairperson Costello was concerned with the front fagade; specifically the second floor entrance doors. She concurred with the public that it should be symmetrical. Mr. Carloni indicated that shifting the second floor entry doors for symmetry was not proposed because the doors are proposed to remain in their existing location. CHC Minutes January 28, 2013 Page 5 Committee Member Brajkovich is in favor of the front fagade. He indicated that the rear elevation is what should be discussed. Committee Member Hill is supportive of the proposed building. Committee Member Dandekar is concerned about the staircase being proposed. She stated it will set the tone for any other proposed buildings in the area which will cause a discord to the creek area. She is supportive of the front fagade. Committee Member Taylor concurred with Committee Member Dandekar's concern. There was a general discussion between staff and committee members on whether the staircase is a character -defining feature and if the design of the stair should be left to the Architectural Review Commission. There were no further comments made from the Committee. On motion by Committee Member Dandekar, seconded by Committee Member Hill, to staircase that will be compatible with -the scale of the building and with the transition to the public creek -walk area. The staircase design should consider added symmetry while increasing the visibility of the building's brick facade. AYES: Committee Members Brajkovich, Dandekar, Hill, Kalkowski, Taylor, and Costello NOES: None RECUSED: None ABSENT: Vice -Chair Pavlik The motion passed on a 6:0 vote. 3. 1300 Bishop Street. CHC 2-13; Review of Terrace Hill for placement on the Contributing List of Historic Resources; R -1 -PD zone; Buzz Kalkowski (CHC), applicant. (Phil Dunsmore) Phil Dunsmore, Senior Planner, presented the staff report, recommending the City Council add Terrace Hill to the Contributing Properties List of Historic Resources, based on findings and subject to conditions which he outlined. Buzz Kalkowski, Committee Member of the CHC, highlighted detailed points from presentation as to why Terrace Hill should be placed on the Contributing Properties list. Committee Member Kalkowski recused himself due to a potential conflict of interest because his residence is located on the side of Terrace Hill. Committee Member Brajkovich questioned what the purpose was to bring it into historical context if it's designated as open space. Mr. Kalkowski stated the property is CHC Minutes January 28, 2013 Page 6 zoned as R-1 and including the property on the Contributing List will allow for further review in the histories of the site. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Karen Randall, San Luis Obispo, questioned Mr. Kalkowski that because he lives in the neighborhood if he will be benefiting in any way. Mr. Kalkowski indicated there is no relation based on where he lives. It's another 100 feet above his residence. Chairperson Costello stated that placing this property on the Contributing List will not affect neighboring property it will be an additional protection on what can be built on the property. Will Powers, San Luis Obispo, stated that he has continuing objection to the process of the committee because there is no mediator from the City versus public comments. There were no further comments made from the public. COMMITTEE COMMENTS: There were no comments made from the Committee. i to recommend that the City Council add Terrace Hill to the City's Contr - List of Historic Resources, based on findings and subject to conditions. AYES: Committee Members Brajkovich, Dandekar, Hill, Taylor, and Costello NOES: None RECUSED: Committee Member Kalkowski ABSENT: Committee Member Pavlik The motion passed on a 5:0 vote. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION: 4. Staff a. Phil Dunsmore presented the agenda forecast. 5. Committee Chairperson Costello was confused about the anger from the public at the beginning of the meeting and the item that was discussed. She asked how things can be done at the City level without the committee knowing about it. Phil Dunsmore stated that staff will bring this matter back to the next CHC meeting. There was a general discussion between staff and committee members in regard to the public comments at the beginning of the meeting. CHC Minutes January 28, 2013 Page 7 Committee Member Taylor pointed out the history center is going to have Tuesday talk on February 12th at 11:15 a.m. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:09 p.m. Respectfully submitted by, Dawn Rudder Recording Secretary Approved by the Cultural Heritage Committee on February 25, 2013. Ryan Betz Supervising Administrative Assistant SAN LUIS OBISPO CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE MINUTES February 25, 2013 ROLL CALL: Present: Committee Members Thom Brajkovich, Hemalata Dandekar, Jaime Hill, Patti Taylor, and Chairperson Enrica Costello Absent: Vice -Chair Bob Pavlik Staff: Senior Planner Phil Dunsmore, Associate Planner Brian Leveille, Assistant Planner Marcus Carloni, and Recording Secretary Dawn Rudder ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The agenda was accepted as presented. MINUTES: Minutes of January 28, 2013, were approved as amended. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS: Dean Miller discussed the January minutes and noted that a change to his comments regarding "placing 550 Dana on the CHC agenda as soon as possible" should be incorporated into the minutes. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: 1. 1123 Pismo Street CHCMA 132-12; Request to enter into a Mills Act contract for the Master List°Nuss House"; R -2-H zone; Brian O'Kelly, applicant (Marcus Carlon) Marcus Carloni, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report, recommending the adoption of the draft Cultural Heritage Committee Resolution recommending the City Council approve the Mills Act Historic Preservation contract for the historic Nuss House, as described in the draft contract based on findings and subject to conditions which he outlined. Committee Member Brajkovich questioned if there was a historical person associated with this property. Mr. Carloni stated that this structure was recommended based on architectural significance. Committee Member Dandekar questioned whether the brick steps at the entry porch will remain. Mr. Carloni stated the steps are a later addition. The porch originally had wing �- walls finished with siding and the applicant proposes to reconstruct the wing walls based on historic photographs. CHC Minutes February 25, 2013 Page 2 PUBLIC COMMENTS: Brian O'Kelly, applicant, summarized his plans to restore the home to its original form and urged the Committee to approve the project as presented. COMMITTEE COMMENTS: Committee Member Hill stated that Section 4 item B on the Mills Act Contract, should be amended to read "The building's interior closely relates..." and also suggested that additional language be included to ensure priority items (i.e. exterior improvements) are completed first. She is also in favor of the project being approved. Committee Member Brajkovich supports the Mills Act request. He stated exterior improvements should take precedence over the interior. Chairperson Costello voiced concern over the inside not being livable if exterior improvements were to take place prior to interior improvements. Committee Member Taylor concurred with Committee Member Brajkovich that the exterior should be completed first. There were no further comments made from the Committee. On motion by Committee Member Braikovich, seconded by Committee Member Taylor, AYES: Committee Members Brajkovich, Dandekar, Hill, Taylor, and Costello NOES: None RECUSED: None ABSENT: Vice -Chair Pavlik The motion passed on a 5:0 vote. 2. 863 Pacific Street CHCMA 139-12; Request to enter into a Mills Act Contract for the Master List "Zion Lutheran Church" building; O zone; Cayucos Cowboys, LLC, applicant. (Liz Brighton) Marcus Carloni, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report, recommending the adoption of the draft Cultural Heritage Committee Resolution to recommend the City Council approve the Mills Act Historic Preservation contract for the historic Zion Lutheran Church Building, as described in the draft contract based on findings and subject to conditions which he outlined. CHC Minutes February 25, 2013 Page 3 PUBLIC COMMENTS: The applicant representative summarized the improvements completed and asked the committee to approve the project based on findings stated in the staff report. He also stated that as there have been no changes made to the Parsonage building other than the enclosing of the front porch. He will come back at a later date with an application to request that the Parsonage be recognized as an additional structure in the Master Listing for 863 Pacific Street. Dean Miller, San Luis Obispo, voiced opposition to the approval of the property to the Mills Act due to the Parsonage building not being included in the application. He summarized that he believes the buildings were listed as one property and should be on the Master List together. Mr. Dunsmore stated that the contract can be amended at a later date to add the Parsonage building to the contract once the Parsonage building is added to the City's Master List. The applicant representative indicated he would like to move forward with this Mills Act application. The applicant also stated that he intends to request the review of the Parsonage building at a future date. COMMITTEE COMMENTS: Chairperson Costello expressed concern with a newly -installed metal rain gutter on the eastern elevation of the church structure. The applicant representative stated the metal gutters were added on the eastern elevation to protect the structure from water damage. The applicant also stated that the wooden gutters on the elevation with street frontage have been repaired and restored. Chairperson Costello voiced interest in including the additional buildings on the property as an amendment to the contract as a condition to a motion. Dean Miller, San Luis Obispo, stated that the inappropriate items should be removed and done properly. Committee Member Brajkovich stated that the added gutters are not significant as they are a functional element to the property. Committee Member Dandekar concurred with Committee Member Brajkovich. Committee Member Hill noted the contract should be modified to clarify the interior is part of the historic resource. There were no further comments made from the Committee. CHC Minutes February 25, 2013 Page 4 On motion by Committee Member Hill, seconded by Committee Member Dandekar, recommended approval of the application allowing the City to enter into a Mills Act Historic Preservation Agreement with modifications to Section 4B to read "The building's interior..." removing the word "If'. AYES: Committee Members Brajkovich, Dandekar, Hill, and Taylor NOES: Chairperson Costello RECUSED: None ABSENT: Vice -Chair Pavlik The motion passed on a 4:1 vote. 3. 1144 Palm Street. CHCMA 136-12; Request for a Mills Act Contract for the Master List "Payne House"; Ozone; Michael Wise, applicant. (Brian Leveille) Marcus Carloni, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report, recommending the adoption of the draft Cultural Heritage Committee Resolution recommending the City Council approve a Mills Act Historic Preservation contract for the historic Payne Residence, as described in the draft contract based on findings which he outlined. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Michael Wise, applicant, discussed how the property has remained in the family since nearly the time the house was originally constructed and that the house has a significant amount of deferred maintenance that needs to be completed. COMMITTEE COMMENTS: Committee Member Hill noted the contract should be modified to clarify the interior is part of the historic resource. On motion by Committee Member Hill, seconded by Committee. Member Taylor, recommended approval of application allowing the City to enter into Mills Act Historic Preservation agreement with modifications to Section 4B to read "The building's interior..." removing the word "If'. AYES: Committee Members Taylor, Brajkovich, Dandekar, Hill, and Costello NOES: None RECUSED: None ABSENT: Vice -Chair Pavlik The motion passed on a 5:0 vote. 4. 868 Chorro Street. ARCMI/ER/H 151-12; Review of rehabilitation and addition to the Master List "Mancilla/Freitas Adobe" project; R-4 zone; Chris Hammer, applicant. (Brian Leveille) CHC Minutes February 25, 2013 Page 5 Phil Dunsmore, Senior Planner, gave a general history of the property to the Committee. Brian Leveille, Associate Planner, presented the staff report, recommending the Community Development Director approve the proposed rehabilitation and addition to the Historic Mancilla/Freitas Adobe based on findings which he outlined. Staff recommended that prior to final occupancy; a plaque shall be installed in a location that is visible from the Chorro Street right of way, which discusses the historic significance of the adobe. Committee Member Taylor questioned whether the plaque recommendation is included in the resolution. She also wanted clarification if the recommended modifications to the porch supports are included in the plan set submittal. Mr. Leveille indicated that the plaque would need to be added as a condition and the posts are represented in the elevations. Committee Member Hill questioned whether the parking is sufficient with the additional rooms. Mr. Leveille indicated that there was sufficient parking. Committee Member Brajkovich is supportive of the proposed project. He made suggestions of material to use in order to allow the project to appear historic. Thom Jess, Applicant's architect, summarized plans for the project. He pointed out that Archeology was a concern and an Archeologist will be on the project to monitor ground disturbing activities. He indicated they will need to correct drainage issues which threaten the adobe at the time of grading. He noted the applicant is in full support of the plaque being installed on the project. PUBLIC COMMENTS: David Brodie, San Luis Obispo, expressed concern of the Council's previous decision to allow demolition of the wood clad additions surrounding the adobe and felt that it may be appropriate to have that decision reevaluated. Thom Jess voiced opposition to Mr. Brodie's comment indicating that he has brought no new evidence to validate his concern. Allan Cooper, San Luis Obispo, expressed concern regarding preservation of the original siding. He pointed out that the original structure has been remodeled. He also stated that the Secretary of the Interior Standards states that removal of features and spaces should be avoided. There were no further comments made from the public. COMMITTEE COMMENTS: Chairperson Costello approved of the proposed project. CHC Minutes February 25, 2013 Page 6 Committee Member Brajkovich addressed Mr. Brodie's comment. He supports the solution proposed because it shows the adobe as it was originally envisioned. Committee Member Taylor is in support of the proposed project. Committee Member Dandekar concurred with Committee Member Brajkovich and indicated support for the project. There were no further comments made from the Committee. On motion by Committee Member Taylor, seconded by Committee Member Hill. recommended the approval of the application submitted by Staff with the addition of the historical plaque. AYES: Committee Members Taylor, Brajkovich, Dandekar, Hill, and Costello NOES: None RECUSED: None ABSENT: Vice -Chair Pavlik The motion passed on a 5:0 vote. Committee Member and Staff took a break. 5. City -Wide. CHC 31-12; Review of outline and progress report for the Historic Context Statement project; City of San Luis Obispo — Community Development Department., applicant. (Phil Dunsmore) Phil Dunsmore, Senior Planner, presented the staff report, recommended that the Cultural Heritage Committee take testimony and provide feedback on the project outline based on findings which he outlined. Draft outline of major periods of development: • Early history — Native American Mission -Mexican rule • Late 19th century — town settlement • Early 20th century • Great Depression and WW II • Mid -20th century Committee members and staff had a general discussion of the workshop that was attended and what information should be added to the outline that was determined from the workshop. This topic will be open for several months to allow for additional input to complete the outline with a goal of completion set for September or October 2013. Committee Member Hill stated that current properties on the Historical list should be reviewed to determine the theme they fit in and, if there are any homes that don't fall into a theme, to establish additional themes at that time. CHC Minutes February 25, 2013 Page 7 Chairperson Costello voiced concern that remodeling on any historical home should be stopped at the City level when applying for permits and directed to bring before the Cultural Heritage Committee before any building commences. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION: 6. Staff a. Phil Dunsmore presented the agenda forecast. b. Discussion of review process for alterations to historic properties was continued to a future hearing to get additional information. 7. Committee ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned of 8:41 p.m. Respectfully submitted by, Dawn Rudder Recording Secretary Approved by the Cultural Heritage Committee on March 25, 2013. ing Administrative Assistant SAN LUIS OBISPO CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE MINUTES March 25, 2013 ROLL CALL: Present: Committee Members Thom Brajkovich, Hemalata Dandekar, Jaime Hill, Patti Taylor, 1 Position Vacant, Vice -Chair Bob Pavlik, and Chair -Position Vacant Absent: None Staff: Senior Planner Phil Dunsmore and Recording Secretary Dawn Rudder ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The agenda was accepted as presented. MINUTES: Minutes of February 25, 2013, were approved as presented. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS: Joseph Carotenuti, San Luis Obispo, voiced concern with the procedures for review of changes to historic resources and what is reviewed by staff and what should be reviewed by the Cultural Heritage Committee. He referred to the recent handicap ramp added to the Barneberg house at 550 Dana Street. He suggested the CHC take all history into account not just the structures, provide adequate staffing, and preserve our City's history. Committee Members discussed the input with staff in regard to properties with Master List resources. There were no further comments made from the public. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: 1. City -Wide. CHC 41-13; Discussion of appropriate review authority for development projects on historic properties and within historic districts; City of San Luis Obispo — Community Development Dept., applicant. (Phil Dunsmore) Phil Dunsmore, Senior Planner, presented the staff report recommending the Cultural Heritage Committee discuss a matrix of project level review and provide feedback for the types of projects appropriate to be reviewed at the staff level and those that should have CHC review. Committee Member Brajkovich pointed out that City staff knows whether or not particular projects have received permits. Committee Member Taylor questioned whether the review matrix can be updated and also asked who determines whether proposed changes to interior items alter character - defining features. Mr. Dunsmore indicated that staff makes the determinations for interior remodels. CHC Minutes March 25, 2013 Page 2 PUBLIC COMMENTS: Victoria Wood, San Luis Obispo, questioned how many houses were on the Master List. Mr. Dunsmore indicated there were over 200. Ms. Wood stated that more stringent criteria should be included on the review matrix. Dean Miller, San Luis Obispo, voiced opposition to the review matrix being approved. He expressed that the review matrix should have public input. Bob Vessely, San Luis Obispo, expressed concern that the review matrix would not address issues concerns related to the recent construction on the Barneberg house property. There were no further comments made from the public. COMMITTEE COMMENTS: Committee Member Brajkovich questioned why the matrix does not include the "Mills Act." Mr. Dunsmore stated that the "Mills Act" homes do not change the level of the review, so it wasn't included on the matrix. Committee Member Hill proposed that the CHC be added to the routing list for notifications of projects under review on historic properties. Committee Member Dandekar stated that standards associated with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) would have required the handicap improvements to the Barneberg house and even with CHC review, the outcome may not have been different. Bob Vessely, member of the public, stated the ADA drive was not required. Dean Miller, member of the public, indicated the proposed improvements on the Barneberg house should have been routed to the CHC. Vice -Chair Pavlik concurred with Committee Member Hill that there should be a procedure in place to initiate a review by the CHC. Committee Member Hill suggested the matrix could be used as a form, for site visits, and should include the determination made by staff. The review matrix was reviewed by staff and Committee members. There was a general discussion between staff and committee members regarding additional wording or notes that should be added to the review matrix for a clearer understanding for staff and/or property owner when trying to determine if the project needs further review by CHC. �- Phil Dunsmore stated the review matrix would be brought back to the CHC in April or May to enable additional review and input from the public. CHC Minutes March 25, 2013 Page 3 There were no further comments made from the Committee. 2. City -Wide. CHC 31-12; Review progress report for the Historic Context Statement project; City of San Luis Obispo — Community Development Dept., applicant. (Phil Dunsmore) Phil Dunsmore, Senior Planner, presented the staff report, recommending the Cultural Heritage Committee take testimony and provide feedback on the context statement. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were no comments made from the public. COMMITTEE COMMENTS: There was a general discussion between staff and CHC committee members to clarify what will be included in the context statement. Staff stated there will be another workshop in May and the goal is to have a final draft of the statement by July. CHC Committee members voiced support for the direction of the Historical context statement. There were no further comments made from the Committee. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION: 3. Staff a. Agenda Forecast — Phil Dunsmore presented the agenda forecast for the upcoming meetings. 4. Committee ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m. Respectfully submitted by, Dawn Rudder Recording Secretary Approved by the Cultural Heritage Committee on April 22, 2013. Ryan Beta/` Supervisifig Administrative Assistant SAN LUIS OBISPO - . CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE MINUTES April 22, 2013 OATH OF OFFICE: Swearing in re -appointed Committee Members Patti Taylor and Jaime Hill and new Committee Members Sandy Baer and Victoria Wood. City Clerk Maeve Kennedy Grimes swore in re- appointed Committee. Members Patti Taylor and Jaime Hill and new Committee Members Sandy Baer and Victoria Wood ROLL CALL: Present: Committee Members Sandy Baer, Thom Brajkovich, Hemalata Dandekar, Jaime Hill, Patti Taylor, Victoria Wood, Vice -Chair Bob Pavlik, and Chairperson — Vacant Absent: None Staff: Senior Planner Phil Dunsmore, City Clerk Maeve Kennedy Grimes, and Recording Secretary Laurie Thomas ELECTION: Election of Chairperson and Vice -Chairperson. Vice -Chair Bob Pavlik was elected as Chairperson. Committee Member Hemalata Dandekar was elected as Vice -Chairperson. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The agenda was accepted as amended. MINUTES: Minutes of March 25, 2013, were approved as presented. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS: There were no comments made from the public. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: 1. 1144 Buchon Street. CHC 106-12; Request to add a Contributing property to the Master List of Historic Resources; R -2-H zone; Chris Hoover, applicant. (Brian Leveille) Applicant had requested the item be continued to a date uncertain. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were no comments made from the public. COMMITTEE COMMENTS: There were no comments made from the Committee. CHC Minutes April 22, 2013 Page 2 On motion by Committee Member Baer, seconded by Committee Member Taylor, to continue the item to a date uncertain. AYES: Committee Members Baer, Taylor, Brajkovich, Pavlik, Dandekar, Hill, and Wood NOES: None RECUSED: None ABSENT: None The motion passed on a 7:0 vote. 2. City -Wide. CHC 41-13; Review of appropriate review authority for development projects on historic properties; City of San Luis Obispo — Community Development Dept., applicant. (Phil Dunsmore) Phil Dunsmore, Senior Planner, presented the staff report, recommending the Cultural Heritage Committee endorse the review matrix, based on findings and subject to conditions which he outlined. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were no comments made from the public. COMMITTEE COMMENTS: The Committee discussed the review matrix and made suggestions for minor changes. as discussed. AYES: Committee Members Hill, Baer, Taylor, Brajkovich, Pavlik, Dandekar, and Wood NOES: None RECUSED: None ABSENT: None The motion passed on a 7:0 vote. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION: 3. Staff a. Agenda Forecast — Mr. Dunsmore presented the agenda forecast for upcoming meetings and discussed postponing the May 28th meeting to June 10th. Motion was made by Committee Member Baer, seconded by Committee Member Brajkovich, to postpone the May 28th CHC meeting to June 10th. The motion passed on a 7:0 vote. The regular June meeting will be cancelled unless it is deemed necessary. CHC Minutes April 22, 2013 Page 3 Committee Member Hill requested that, when the Chevron/Tank Farm EIR item is brought to the CHC, they receive it earlier than usual for review. Mr. Dunsmore said he'd get it to the Committee at least two weeks prior to the hearing. When asked about field review of the property in advance of the meeting, Mr. Dunsmore said he can arrange for two Committee members to field visit the property with Chevron representatives who can describe the historical events that have occurred there and what's proposed for the remediation and Community Development project out there. b. CHC By-laws Review — Staff is not proposing any by-laws changes at this time, stating that a review is done every two years. Motion was made by Committee Member Taylor, seconded by Committee Member Wood to approve the by-laws as presented. The motion passed on a 7:0 vote. Mr. Dunsmore invited the committee members to attend a Historic Context Statement workshop on May 6th, 5:30 p.m., at the Senior Center. 4. Committee There was discussion regarding the City Hall new front steps and the salted -finish sidewalks downtown. A motion was made by Committee Member Hill, seconded by Committee Member Taylor, to have staff work with Public Works to re-evaluate the downtown sidewalk plan. The motion passed on a 7:0 vote. There was discussion as to how to determine what is considered historically significant. Chair Pavlik stated that the California Preservation Foundation's 30th Annual Preservation Design Awards submittals are coming up. He also mentioned that they do workshops and webinars. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted by, Laurie Thomas Recording Secretary Approv a Cultural Heritage Committee on June 24, 2013. Ted Green Acting Supervising Administrative Assistant SAN LUIS OBISPO �. CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE MINUTES June 24, 2013 ROLL CALL: Present: Committee Members Sandy Baer, Thom Brajkovich, Jaime Hill, Patti Taylor, Victoria Wood, Vice -Chair Hemalata Dandekar, and Chairperson Bob Pavlik Absent: None Staff: Senior Planner Phil Dunsmore, Associate Planner Brian Leveille, Assistant Planner Marcus Carloni, and Recording Secretary Dawn Rudder ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The agenda was accepted as presented. MINUTES: Minutes of April 22, 2013, were approved as presented. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS: There were no comments made from the public. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: 1. 1203 Buchon Street. ARCMI-72-13; Review of additions to Contributing historic property; R-2 zone; Mike and Bev Guerra, applicants. (Brian Leveille) Brian Leveille, Associate Planner, presented the staff report, recommending the Community Development Director find the proposed addition and remodel consistent with the Historic Preservation Program Guidelines and approve the project based on findings and subject to conditions which he outlined. Woody Combrink, applicant's architect, clarified the stairway location and design.. Vice -Chair Dandekar questioned if there was not enough headroom on the stairwell. Mr. Combrink explained the proposed window replacement and sash. Committee Member Brajkovich expressed concern with the bathroom window and questioned if a different window could work. Mr. Combrink stated a different window design could be considered. Committee Member Hill questioned how the siding will transition on the west elevation. Applicant contractor explained a mill run will be done to seam and blend to the existing elevation. CHC Minutes June 24, 2013 Page 2 Committee Member Wood asked how far the setback was from the property line. Mr. Combrink answered ten feet from the rental unit.. Mike and Beverly Guerra, property owners, commented that they want to restore the home to the.original design while also creating a safe and energy-efficient home. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were no comments made from the public. COMMITTEE COMMENTS: Committee Member Baer expressed concern with the small window at the bathroom area and the prominence of the stairwell. Committee Member Wood expressed concern with the stairway. Committee Member Taylor believed her concerns were addressed. Committee Member Brajkovich suggested a four -foot square window for the bath area and noted that window replacements should appear original.. Vice -Chair Dandekar felt that the staircase will allow the facade to lose its symmetry. She commented that the modern windows work but should stay proportionate with the original. Committee Member Hill agreed with staff on setting the stairwell back three to five feet. Chairperson Pavlik suggested to preserve as much of the original fabric of the home. He stated the symmetry of the staircase should not be shown as an addition. There were no further comments made from the Committee. to condition #2. AYES: Committee Members Baer, Hill, Taylor, Wood, Dandekar, and Pavlik NOES: Committee Member Brajkovich RECUSED: None ABSENT: None The motion passed on a 6:1 vote. 2. 1306 Mill Street. ARCMI 55-13; Review of detached garage and guest house replacing an existing accessory structure on a property with a Master List historic residence; R -2-H zone; Tim Ronda, applicant. (Marcus Carloni) CHC Minutes June 24, 2013 Page 3 I Rachel Cohen, Project Planner, presented the staff report, recommending approving the proposed demolition and replacement garage with incorporation of modifications to the project, based on findings and subject to conditions which he outlined. Tim Ronda, applicant architect, stated the windows don't exactly match because they would prefer to have some divisions from the original home. He also pointed out, at the time the home was placed on the Master List, the Mills Act condition #21 called for the accessory structure to be removed. Committee Member Brajkovich questioned if the new windows were fixed or functional. Mr. Ronda stated they were fully functional windows. Committee Member Wood questioned the distance between the back of house to the new addition. Mr. Ronda stated it was 46 feet. He stated they tried to preserve as much of the yard as possible and adhere to setbacks. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Charles Storni, San Luis Obispo, is concerned the proposed new addition is too high and will obstruct his view. Joy Hanson, San Luis Obispo, questioned the roof height and the windows on the north elevation. Ralph Hanson, San Luis Obispo, asked for clarification of the roof line. There was a general discussion between applicants, committee members, and public clarifying the roof height and the windows on either elevation to the neighbors. There were no further comments made from the public. COMMITTEE COMMENTS: Committee Member Hill stated the previous review of property called for demolition to the accessory structure. She is in favor of the proposed windows. Vice -Chair Dandekar is in support of the project. Committee Member Baer concurred with other members' comments. Committee Member Brajkovich is in favor of the project. He stated he has no objection as long as the attic is not habitable. Committee Member Taylor suggested deleting condition #2 from staff recommendation. Committee Member Wood is in support of the project. There were no further comments made from the Committee. CHC Minutes June 24, 2013 Page 4 #5. AYES: Committee Members Baer, Pavlik NOES: None RECUSED: None ABSENT: None The motion passed on a 7:0 vote. Brajkovich, Hill, Taylor, Wood, Dandekar, and 3. City -Wide. CHC 31-12; Review of outline and progress report for the Historic Context Statement project; City of San Luis Obispo, applicant. (Phil Dunsmore) Phil Dunsmore, Senior Planner, presented the staff report, recommending the Cultural Heritage Committee take testimony and provide feedback on the context statement, based on findings he outlined. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were no comments made from the public. COMMITTEE COMMENTS: Committee Member Taylor questioned where parks fit in the listed themes. Committee Member Wood stated the creek development changed the tone for the whole town. Committee Member Hill pointed out that the architectural styles didn't mention anything about "character -defining features" in relation to proportionate massing. Staff and members had a discussion regarding different ideas of what should be added to the Historical Context Statement. They discussed the significant changes to the community and how it fits into the themes represented and how it fits into the Cultural Heritage. There were no further comments made from the Committee. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION: 4. Staff a. Phil Dunsmore presented the agenda forecast for upcoming meetings. 5. Committee CHC Minutes June 24, 2013 Page 5 ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m. Respectfully submitted by, Dawn Rudder Recording Secretary Approved by the Cultural Heritage Committee on July 22, 2013. g Administrative Assistant SAN LUIS OBISPO CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE MINUTES July 29, 2013 ROLL CALL: Present: Committee Members Sandy Baer, Thom Brajkovich, Jaime Hill, Patti Taylor, Victoria Wood, Vice -Chair Hemalata Dandekar, and Chairperson Bob Pavlik Absent: None Staff: Senior Planner Phil Dunsmore, Assistant Planner Marcus Carloni, Associate Planner Brian Leveille, and Recording Secretary Shelly Mattocks ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The agenda was accepted as presented. MINUTES: Minutes of July 22, 2013, were not approved yet. Amended minutes are being done by Senior Planner Phil Dunsmore. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS: Chorro Street Property Committee Chairperson Pavlik noted that he spoke to John Parker on the phone regarding progress on the archeology at 868 Chorro Street. Phil Dunsmore, Senior Planner, also spoke to Mr.'Parker about the project. There were no further comments made from the public. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: 1. 979 Osos Street ARCMI 88-13. Review of the replacement staircase on the rear of the Master List Andrew Building. The applicant, Vintage Properties and Louisa Smith, Architect and Applicant's Representative, appeared before the Cultural Heritage Committee. Ms. Smith brought color swatches to share with the committee members. The Committee discussed colors. Ms. Smith stated the color scheme will match the rail. It was stated that the existing railing and corridor would be replaced also. Marcus Carloni, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report, recommending to adopt the Draft Resolution and that the Community Development Director approve the project based on findings and subject to conditions. CHC Minutes July 29, 2013 Page 2 PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were no further comments made from the public. COMMITTEE COMMENTS: There were no further comments made from the Committee. On motion by Committee Member Taylor, seconded by Committee Member Baer, to adopt the draft resolution recommending the Community Development Director approve the project based on findings, and subject to conditions. AYES: Committee Members Taylor, Baer, Brajkovich, Hill, Wood, Dandekar, and Pavlik NOES: None RECUSED: None ABSENT: None The motion passed on a 7:0 vote. 2. 729 Pismo Street, ARCMI 99-13. Review of reconstruction of a fire damaged Contributing Historic property, in the Office Zone with Historic Overlay (O -H). Brian Leveille, Associate Planner, presented the staff report, recommending the Community Development Director find the proposed reconstruction consistent with the Historic Preservation Program Guidelines and approve the project subject to conditions. Bob Fisher, Arch itect/Representative, based on findings and subject to conditions which he outlined, spoke about the construction repairs. Bud Trask, Smith and Sons, applicant, spoke about the construction repairs and plans based on an insurance claim from a fire on the property. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were no further comments made from the public. COMMITTEE COMMENTS: There were comments made from the Committee to Phil Dunsmore. Mr. Dunsmore discussed the history of the property and it's structure. There were also comments from Committee Member Taylor and Committee Member Baer. Concerns were answered by Marcus Carloni, Assistant Planner, to Committee Member Baer. There was discussion made by Committee Member Wood. Committee Member Brajkovich wanted to make a condition to use Hard -Plank siding on the project. Committee Member Baer offered five conditions/modifications to the approval of this property. Mr. Dunsmore made notes of these five conditions that were listed. CHC Minutes July 29, 2013 Page 3 s_u_biect to conditions., AYES: Committee Members Brajkovich, Baer, Hill, Taylor, Wood, Dandekar, and Pavlik NOES: None RECUSED: None ABSENT: None The motion passed on a 7:0 vote. 3. 276 Tank Farm Road (ER 92-08). Review results of the Chevron Draft environmental Impact Report as it relates to Cultural Resources. Committee Member Patti Taylor recused herself from this project based on a conflict of interest. Phil Dunsmore, Senior Planner, presented the staff report, recommending that the Cultural Heritage Committee take testimony and provide feedback on the Cultural Resources findings and mitigation provided in the Draft EIR. Mr. Dunsmore, , noted that the Draft EIR is open to public comments. Mr. Dunsmore also made comments on the report regarding the history of the property site. He was asked by Committee Chairman Pavlik how many comment letters have been made by the public. Mr. Dunsmore stated he has only received three comment letters. Representative Carol Denardo of Garcia and Associates (GANDA) made the presentation of the study project of the said property. Mr. Snelling of Padre Associates" made comments in concordance with the EIR presentation. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were no comments made from the public. COMMITTEE COMMENTS: There were questions asked from Committee Member Baer about the structure of the property and answered by Mr. Snelling. The Committee spoke about possibilities of the future site use such as a bike trail and other suggestions. Committee Chair Pavlik, Committee Members Hill, Dandekar, and Baer also made comments that were made of the physical site uses and put on record. Commissioners noted that multi -use trails on the site should be designed to include information kiosks that describe the site history and allow visitors to understand the scale of the site. CHC Minutes July 29, 2013 Page 4 Additional comments were. made by Committee Member Baer about the physical contour of the tanks on the property. The motion was not made so there was no vote. There will be further discussion on this property at the next meeting. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION: 4. Staff a. Agenda Forecast — Phil Dunsmore presented the agenda forecast for the upcoming meeting to be scheduled for August 12, 2013. 5. Committee ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted by, Shelly Mattocks Recording Secretary Approved the Cultural Heritage Committee on August 12, 2013. Ted Green Acting Supervising Administrative Assistant SAN LUIS OBISPO CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE MINUTES August 12, 2013 ROLL CALL: Present: Committee Members Sandy Baer, Thom Brajkovich, Patti Taylor, Victoria Wood, Vice -Chair Hemalata Dandekar, and Chairperson Bob Pavlik Absent: Committee Member Jaime Hill. Staff: Senior Planner Phil Dunsmore and Recording Secretary Shelly Mattocks ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The agenda was accepted as presented. MINUTES: Minutes of July 29, 2013, were approved as presented. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS: There was a written comment received from Peg Pinard, Former Mayor of San Luis Obispo regarding the utility boxes that have the "thematic theme" painted on them. Chairperson Bob Pavlik read the comments and discussed the item with the committee and staff. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: 1. City -Wide. CHC 31-12; Review of revised draft of the Historic Context Statement project; City of San Luis Obispo — Community Development Dept., applicant. (Phil Dunsmore) Senior Planner Phil Dunsmore, presented the staff report, recommending the Cultural Heritage Committee provide final edits to the historic context statement and direct staff to submit the document to the Office of Historic Preservation for final review, based on findings and subject to conditions which he outlined. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were no comments made from the public. COMMITTEE COMMENTS: There were comments made from the Cultural Heritage Committee. There was discussion from all Committee members about the broad context of the dated housing in San Luis Obispo. Many examples were given by the members of the Committee. The text and format of the rough draft was discussed in great degree by the Committee which included the order of the content based on the text, table of contents, theme format, and other issues. This was noted by Phil Dunsmore on the text of the rough draft. Committee members recommended better quality photos, an expanded table of contents, better chapter titles and section breaks, and general edits to text and layout. CHC Minutes August 12, 2013 Page 2 recommended edits. AYES: Committee Members Pavlik, Dandekar, Baer, Brajkovich, Taylor, and Wood NOES: None RECUSED: None ABSENT: Committee Member Hill The motion passed on a 6:0 vote. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION: 2. Staff a. Agenda Forecast: Next meeting is scheduled for September 23, 2013. Agenda will include a review of the revised context statement project. 3. Committee ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m. i Respectfully submitted by, Shelly Mattocks Recording Secretary Approved the Cultural Heritage Committee on September 23, 2013. Ted Green Acting Supervising Administrative Assistant SAN LUIS OBISPO CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE MINUTES September 23, 2013 ROLL CALL: Committee Members Sandy Baer, Thom Brajkovich, Jaime Hill, Patti Taylor, Victoria Wood, Vice -Chair Hemalata Dandekar, and Chair Bob Pavlik Absent: None Staff: Senior Planner Phil Dunsmore, Associate Planner Brian Leveille, and Recording Secretary Shelly Mattocks ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The agenda was accepted as presented. MINUTES: Minutes of August 12, 2013, were approved as presented. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS: There were no further comments made from the public. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: 1. 1144 Buchon Street. CHC 106-12; Request to add a Contributing property to the Master List of Historic Resources; R -2-H zone; Chris Hoover, applicant (Brian Leveille) Brian Leveille, Associate Planner, presented the staff report, recommending to review additional information provided in the addendum to the Bertrando report and select the action alternative to maintain the property on the Contributing List of Historic Resources, based on findings and subject to conditions which he outlined. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following spoke during the public comment period: Dan Carpenter, Dean Miller, and Bob Vessely of San Luis Obispo. Comments focused on the history of the original owner, the Hills family as business owners in San Luis Obispo, and the builder of the home, John Chapek. They spoke of the reasons why the home should be on the Master List based on the history and heritage of the property. COMMITTEE COMMENTS: The Committee discussed the significance of the property and how it conveys its history. Committee members agreed that the property meets significance criteria in the areas of integrity, architecture, and history. Committee members felt if the property moves forward for a Mills Act Contract, that the restoration of the original front porch steps and a modification to the dormer addition to match the design of the historic structure should be included in the list of Mills Act work items. CHC Minutes September 23, 2013 Page 2 On motion by Committee Member Brajkovich, seconded by Committee Member Wood, the Committee voted to recommend the City Council add the property at 1144 Buchon Street to the City's Master List of Historic Resources. AYES: Committee Members Taylor, Brajkovich, Dandekar, Pavlik, and Wood NOES: Committee Members Hill and Baer RECUSED: None ABSENT: None The motion passed on a 5:2 vote. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION: 2. Staff a. Agenda Forecast: The next meeting is scheduled for October 28, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. b. Historic Context Statement Update: The deadline for any comments made with the context statement is Friday, September 27, 2013. The context statement will be reviewed by the City Council on November 12, 2013. c. La Loma Adobe Update: Pictures of the progress of the home being plastered and adobe repaired were shown to the Committee. The job is coming along very well and the Committee was pleased to see the results. 3. Committee ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m. Respectfully submitted by, Shelly Mattocks Recording Secretary Approved by th,�Cultural Heritage Committee on October 28, 2013. Ted Green Acting Supervising Administrative Assistant SAN LUIS OBISPO CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE MINUTES October 28, 2013 ROLL CALL: Present: Committee Members Thom Brajkovich, Patti Taylor, Jaime Hill, Victoria Wood, and Vice -Chair Hemalata Dandekar Absent: Chairman Pavlik and Committee Member Baer Staff: Senior Planner Phil Dunsmore, Natural Resources Manager Robert Hill, and Recording Secretary Shelly Mattocks ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The agenda was accepted as presented. MINUTES: Minutes of September 23, 2013, were approved as presented. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS: There were no comments made from the public. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: 1. 772 Palm Street. ARC 131-13; Review of proposed classroom building and administrative office for Old Mission School in the Downtown Historic District; R -4-H zone; Tina Ballantyne, Old Mission School, applicant. (Brian Leveille) Phil Dunsmore, Senior Planner, presented the staff report, recommending the Architectural Review Commission approve the project based on findings and subject to conditions of approval. Jim Duffy, Architect, reported on the construction and color palate. He answered questions from the Committee members about these subjects. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were several comments made from the public. David Brodie, San Luis Obispo, Allan Cooper, San Luis Obispo, Dean Miller, San Luis Obispo, and James Lopes, spoke in opposition of the project, Neal Berryman, San Luis Obispo, David Drake, San Luis Obispo, Ty Safreno, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of the project; Those opposed to the project sighted safety issues, the building roof description, the exterior wall in front, and the design of the building. Jim Duffy and Tina Ballantyne followed up with answers to the public's concerns. CHC Minutes October 28, 2013 Page 2 COMMITTEE COMMENTS: There were many comments made from the Committee. Committee Member Hill asked questions of the color palate, mission -style development, concerns of soils, applications of permits for the construction, and other concerns. Jim Duffy answered the Committee's questions about construction design, reasons for the footings, and other concerns brought up from the Committee members. On motion by Committee Member Hill, seconded by Committee Member Taylor, the Committee motioned to approve the project as proposed. AYES: Committee Members Taylor, Hill, Brajkovich, Wood, and Dandekar NOES: None RECUSED: None ABSENT: Committee Members Pavlik and Baer The motion passed on a 5:0 vote. 2. 1590 Lizzie Street. CHC 170-13; Review of La Loma Adobe property for incorporation into the Reservoir Canyon Conservation Plan; R-1 zone; City of San Luis Obispo, applicant. (Phil Dunsmore) Robert Hill, Natural Resources Manager, presented the staff report, recommending to the City Council that La Loma Adobe be included in the Reservoir Canyon Natural Reserve by adoption of the Reservoir Canyon Natural Reserve Conservation Plan. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Richard Paul, San Luis Obispo, an adjacent resident to the adobe, expressed support for the inclusion of the adobe in the plan. He commented about the need for parking spaces for the La Loma Adobe property and that people are often confused about where to park for the trail given the extensive fire lanes on Lizzie Street. Robert Hill answered concerns of the parking issues and the trail construction. COMMITTEE COMMENTS: There were comments made from the Committee. Vice -Chair Dandekar suggested the amendment of the Conservation Plan. On motion by Committee Member Taylor, seconded by Committee Member Hill to include the La Loma Adobe in the Conservation Plan with amendments to include Historical analysis and a description of the history prior to adopting the plan. AYES: Committee Members Hill, NOES: None RECUSED: None Taylor, Wood, Brajkovich, and Dandekar CHC Minutes October 28, 2013 Page 3 ABSENT: Committee Members Baer and Pavlik The motion passed on a 5:0 vote. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION: 3. Staff a. Agenda Forecast: The next meeting will be November 25, 2013. The subject of the meeting will be a selected address from the Master List. 4. Committee ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted by, Shelly Mattocks Recording Secretary Approved by the Cultural Heritage Committee on November 25, 2013. l Ted Green Acting Supervising Administrative Assistant SAN LUIS OBISPO ' CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE MINUTES November 25, 2013 ROLL CALL: Present: Committee Members Sandy Baer, Thom Brajkovich, Jaime Hill, Patti Taylor, Victoria Wood, and Chair Bob Pavlik Absent: Vice -Chair Hemalata Dandekar Staff: Senior Planner Phil Dunsmore, Senior Planner Pam Ricci, and Recording Secretary Rachel Cohen ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The agenda was accepted as presented. MINUTES: Minutes of October 28, 2013, were approved as presented. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS: There were no comments made from the public. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: 1. 1327 Osos Street. ARC 96-13; Review plans for a mixed-use project including nine (9) condominium units and 8,000 -square feet of office space in the Old Town Historic District; R -3-H; Mission Medical, LLC, applicant. Pam Ricci, Senior Planner, presented the staff report, recommending adoption of the draft resolution which recommends that.the ARC approve the project, based on findings and subject to conditions which she outlined. Committee Member Hill asked staff if there was a difference in the square footage of the previously -approved plan and the current proposal. Staff commented that they were very similar and that the current proposed project provided less square footage. Committee Member Baer asked staff why there had been a drastic change between the two projects. Staff commented that a lot of time had passed, and the applicant had wanted to make some modifications. She also stated the applicant could more clearly answer the question. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The applicant team introduced themselves as Carol Florence, Hamish Marshall, and Emily Ewer. Mr. Marshall addressed the Committee's questions and stated that the reason they decided to alter the original proposal was to remove the underground parking and to orient the offices to the busier Osos Street. He noted that the change in architecture CHC Minutes November 25, 2013 Page 2 was influenced by the applicant's project at Railroad Square and the favorable response the market has had on that property. Ms. Florence followed Mr. Marshall's comments with a brief presentation. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Stew Jenkins, a resident and neighbor of the project on Morro Street, spoke against the project. He shared that he did not believe that the architecture proposed was appropriate to the neighborhood and asked the Committee to recommend that the ARC deny the project as it is currently designed. He added that many of his neighbors felt the same way and were unable to attend the meeting because they were away for the holiday. Diane Jenkins added that Morro Street indeed had consistent architecture. Aaryn Abbot, resident of Islay Street and local builder, shared he has worked on the project and that he really liked the contemporary architecture and felt that it helped to set the church apart from the new construction. COMMITTEE COMMENTS: Committee Member Wood shared that she was not comfortable with the design as it strays too far from the existing architecture. She added that the design should be something that assimilates into the neighborhood. Committee Member Taylor concurred. Committee Member Baer also agreed and added that the proposed project stood out too much, used too many different types of materials, and would be better situated next to Railroad Square. She also shared that she felt the 16 -foot driveway from Morro Street seemed confined. Committee Member Hill shared that the proposal should have looked to the historic structures in the neighborhood versus the 1970s architecture that exists. She commented that the subject property is different than Railroad Square. She felt that the above -ground square footage increased the massing of the structure. Hill also commented that the design should use more detail rather than more materials. Committee Member Brajkovich shared that the Historic Preservation Guidelines are somewhat contradictory. He also shared that he felt the proportion and composition of the structure, as well as the colors and materials of the project, did not fit in and were distracting. He added that he liked the residential component of the design but, overall, the project needed work. Committee Member Taylor shared that the project detracted from the ambiance of the neighborhood. CHC Minutes November 25, 2013 Page 3 Committee Member Pavlik commented that he thought flipping the location of the residential and the commercial was a good idea. He also appreciated the effort to make the parking area less conspicuous. He added that he went to a symposium, "Minding the Gap," where they discussed mixing old and new architecture much like this project was attempting, but he felt that the contrast between the proposed project and the neighborhood was too great to bridge. On motion by Committee Member Taylor, seconded by Committee Member Baer, to AYES: Committee Members Taylor, Baer, Brajkovich, Hill, Wood, and Pavlik NOES: None RECUSED: None ABSENT: Committee Member Dandekar The motion passed on a 6:0 vote. Mr. Marshall requested guidance from the Committee on what items they would like to see changed in the plans. The Committee relayed the following: • Create a design that has massing more similar to existing architecture, i.e. pitched roofs. • Use glass more proportionally to the rest of the structure. • Make the project more pedestrian friendly/human scale. • Keep the existing trees on Morro Street. • Look to existing architecture for design details. 2. Staff a. Agenda Forecast: Nothing on the agenda for the December meeting. Staff person Dunsmore recommended the CHC cancel the next meeting. The Committee concurred. b. Staff shared that the City Council endorsed the recently -completed Historic Guidelines. 3. Committee — There were no further comments made from the Committee. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted by, Rachel Cohen Recording Secretary CHC Minutes November 25, 2013 Page 4 Approved by the Architectural Review Commission on January 27, 2014. Cori Ryan Supervising Administrative Assistant C