HomeMy WebLinkAboutr10338addproperty868uphamstreettomasterlistofhistoricresourcesRESOLUTION NO . 10338 (2012 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ADDING THE PROPERT Y
LOCATED AT 868 UPHAM STREET TO THE MASTER LIST O F
HISTORIC RESOURCES, CHC 63-1 1
WHEREAS,applicants Jason and Maggie Browning, on June 2, 2011, submitted a n
application to add their property to the Master List of Historic Resources ; and
WHEREAS,the Cultural Heritage Committee of the City of San Luis Obispo at a publi c
hearing held in the Council Meeting Room of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo,
California, on July 25, 2011, and recommended the Council add the property located at 86 8
Upham Street to the Master List of Historic Resources ; and
WHEREAS,the City Council conducted a public hearing on September 6, 2011, for th e
purpose of considering adding the property located at 868 Upham Street to the Master List o f
Historic Resources (CHC 63-11) and referred the project back to the CHC to determine whether th e
porch enclosure can remain and still make findings of integrity ; an d
WHEREAS,the Cultural Heritage Committee of the City of San Luis Obispo conducte d
a 2nd public hearing in the Council Meeting Room of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Lui s
Obispo, California, on October 24, 2011, and determined the porch enclosure can remain and stil l
make findings of integrity ; and
WHEREAS,the City Council conducted a public hearing on March 6, 2012, for th e
purpose of considering adding the property located at 868 Upham Street to the Master List o f
Historic Resources (CHC 63-11); and
WHEREAS,the City Council has duly considered all evidence, including the testimony
of the applicants, interested parties, the records of the Cultural Heritage Committee hearing, an d
the evaluation and recommendations by staff, presented at said hearing .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Lui s
Obispo as follows :
SECTION 1 .Findings .The Council makes the following findings of consistency wit h
Historic Preservation Program Ordinance eligibility criteria for Master List Historic Resources :
1 . The house is eligible for the Master List of Historic Resources because it meets Histori c
Preservation Guidelines Historic Significance criteria for Architectural Criteria – Style . The
house is an excellent example of the Craftsman style with eclectic influences ; has integrity ;
purity of style ; and, effectively conveys the historical value of the property .
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2.The house is eligible for the Master List of Historic Resources because it meets Histori c
Preservation Guidelines Historic Significance criteria for Architectural Criteria — Design . The
structure exhibits notable attractiveness with aesthetic appeal because of artistic merit, detail s
and craftsmanship .
3.The house is eligible for the Master List of Historic Resources because it meets Histori c
Preservation Guidelines Historic Significance criteria for Criteria for Building Evaluations —
Architect . The building was designed and built in 1912 by a prominent architect and builde r
in the local area and was lived in by Harry E . Lyman until his death in 1931 .
4.The house and associated outbuildings are eligible for the Master List of Histori c
Resources since the property meets Historic Preservation Guidelines Historic Significanc e
criteria for Architecture — Architect . Harry E . Lyman made significant contributions to Sa n
Luis Obispo by constructing many homes within the City of San Luis Obispo includin g
several historically designated homes in the City of San Luis Obispo and many other home s
which are now located in the Old Town Historic District and in the Upham Stree t
neighborhood area in the vicinity of 868 Upham Street .
5.The house is eligible for the Master List of Historic Resources criteria for Integrity sinc e
is occupies its original site and foundation ; has maintained its historic character an d
appearance to be recognizable as an historic resource and conveys the reasons for it s
significance with intact original building materials and architectural details in the exterior an d
interior ; and, the resource has retained its design, setting, materials, workmanship, feelin g
and association .
6.The enclosed porch does not alter the integrity of the resource since the porch enclosur e
was constructed during the era of significance of the residence, and it did not alter th e
original fabric of the residence since the original wall and windows still exist and th e
enclosure was of designed to blend with the architectural style of the building .
7.The enclosed porch does not materially alter the buildings ability to convey its historica l
significance as an excellent example of a Craftsman style home with eclectic influences sinc e
the building exhibits a high level of integrity of original interior and exterior features all th e
way around the structure and no additions or other alterations have occurred ; and, the
enclosed porch does not impact the structures ability to convey its significance as the home o f
Harry E . Lyman and his family .
SECTION 2 .Action .The Council of the City of San Luis Obispo does hereby add th e
property located at 868 Upham Street to the Master List of Historic Resources as the historic "Harr y
E . Lyman House".
SECTION 3 .Environmental Determination .The City Council has determined that th e
above actions do not constitute a project, as defined by Section 15308 of the Californi a
Environmental Quality Act and are exempt from environmental review .
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Upon motion of Vice Mayor Carpenter, seconded by Council Member Smith, and on th e
following vote :
AYES :Council Members Ashbaugh, Carter and Smith, Vice Mayor Carpenter an d
Mayor Mar x
NOES :None
ABSENT : None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 6 th day of March, 2012 .
ATTEST :
Elaina Cano
City Clerk