HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-24-2017 CHC Correspondence - Item 2 (Skiff)
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From: Chris Skiff [
Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2017 1:03 PM
To: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org>; Leveille, Brian <bleveille@slocity.org>
Subject: Norcross House Historic Plan Letter
Good afternoon,
RECEIVED
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
JUL 19 2017
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Please find attached my letter in support of restoration of the Norcross House on Higuera Street.
Thank you for considering my thoughts.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Respectfully submitted,
Chris Skiff
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Chris Skiff
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The Manse On Marsh
Life -Enriching 475 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Independent and
Assisted Living ® Email: cskiff@themanse.net
Tel: (805) 541-4222
Fax: (805) 542-9776
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Life -Enriching Independent & Assisted Living
July 19, 2017
City of San Luis Obispo
Cultural Heritage Committee and City Staff
San Luis Obispo, California
RE: Norcross House, 546 Higuera Street
Dear CHC Members and City Staff:
I am writing in support of the rehabilitation of the "Norcross House" at 546 Higuera, as
proposed by the owners.
As the owner and developer of The Manse on Marsh, I am very familiar with the challenges
of dealing with historic structures in the context of new development. In the course of
building the eastern addition to the Manse, the City required the rehabilitation of the
"Pinho House". This was accomplished after much review and input from the City. The
house was moved very close to then corner Marsh and Beach Streets, from another location
on the parcel. This move toward the street brought the historic structure closer to the
pedestrian and vehicular public, enhancing its prominence as a part of SLO history.
I have reviewed the plans prepared by Thom Brajkovich and believe his proposal to be the
best solution for this highly degraded building. I have also reviewed the Supplemental
Technical Analysis and historic reports by LSA and I agree that the proposed rehabilitation
conforms to SLO historic property standards and the federal standards for rehabilitation of
historic structures.
Furthermore, I think this rehabilitation is long overdue and that the City is fortunate to
have the opportunity to approve the restoration of a decaying historic home in the midst of
our downtown, turning an old, dilapidated home into a beautiful historic asset.
Thank you for considering my remarks.
I wish you all well.
Chris Skiff
Owner/Founder of The Manse on Marsh
Restorer of the Pinho House
475 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 541-4222•Fax:(805) 542-9776
CA License #405800545
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