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CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE
Monday, January 23, 2017
Regular Meeting of the Cultural Heritage Committee
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Cultural Heritage Committee was called to order on Monday,
January 23, 2017 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 Craig Kincaid, Shannon Larrabee, Leah Walthert, Vice-Chair
Thom Brajkovich, and Chair Jaime Hill
Absent: Committee Members James Papp and Sandy Baer
Staff: Senior Planner Brian Leveille and Recording Secretary Monique Lomeli.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
ACTION: MOTION BY VICE CHAIR BRAJKOVICH, SECOND BY COMMITTEE
MEMBER KINCAID, CARRIED BY CONSENSUS 5-0 to approve the minutes of the Cultural
Heritage Committee meeting of November 28, 2016.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 1035 Madonna Road. SPEC/ANNX/ER 1502-2015: Review of the Cultural
Resources Evaluation in the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared for the
San Luis Ranch Development Project during the 45-day public review period.
Contract Planner John Rickenbach provided a summary of the project with use of a
PowerPoint presentation.
Applicant Marshall Ochylski responded to Committee inquiries.
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Principal Architect Lenny Grant, RRM Design Group, provided background
information and an overview of the plans for the agricultural heritage center component
of the proposal.
Public Comment:
Theodora Jones, San Luis Obispo, spoke in favor of Alternative #3, which retains the
historic complex. She also noted that the EIR should include discussion of the stands of
eucalyptus trees and their association with agriculture on the site.
---End of Public Comment---
Committee discussion followed.
Applicant Marshall Ochylski and Environmental Consultant Rachel Kovesdi responded
to Committee inquiries regarding alternatives.
Committee Member Kincaid stated he thought the Draft EIR evaluation was thorough
and that he would have comments on the project when the appropriate time comes.
In response to Theodora Jones’ discussion of the eucalyptus trees, he also inquired
about any part of the DEIR that addresses the topic of landscaping. Chair Hill stated
that would likely be addressed in aesthetics or biological section. Brian Leveille stated
the EIR did not identify potential cultural landscape impacts for discussion.
Committee Member Brajkovich stated he was glad the proposal included keeping the
most important parts of the complex and voiced support for the relocation to the
agricultural area. He stated he did not see any significant flaws in the DEIR and that the
evaluation was thorough.
Committee Member Larrabee stated the DEIR evaluation appeared adequate, and that
she would have comments on the project when it returns for CHC review.
Committee Member Walthert expressed preference for Alternative #3 stating that it was
important to keep the complex in its current location to preserve the heritage of the site.
Chair Hill summarized the following input:
The DEIR cumulative discussion should include evaluation of other area ranch
complexes in the San Luis Obispo region including Bonetti Ranch, Froom
Ranch, or other area agricultural complexes.
Figure 10 on page CHC-100 should be clarified so it specifies what is
happening with each identified resource (i.e. demolished or relocated).
Mitigation Measure CR-1(a) should include the main barn along with the
existing mitigation measure discussion of relocation/reconstruction of the
Spectator Viewing barn and the Main residence. She noted preference was not
to have the structures relocated but if the project moves forward in this way the
main barn should be included.
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Need more analysis of the eucalyptus trees in terms of their possible
significance to the historic integrity of the agricultural complex.
Noted there would be better public access and visibility if the complex remained
in its current location.
Chair Hill closed the public hearing.
COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS
Senior Planner Brian Leveille provided an agenda forecast and an update on Chinatown
construction.
Committee Member Kincaid suggested staff provide follow-up on approved projects.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:43 p.m. The next Regular meeting of the Cultural Heritage
Committee is scheduled for Monday, February 27, 2017 at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Hearing
Room, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California.
APPROVED BY THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE: XX/XX/2017