HomeMy WebLinkAboutCHC-1005-17 (ARCH-0339-2017 -- 546 Higuera Street)RESOLUTION NO. CHC -1005-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO CULTURAL HERITAGE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR FIND THE REPOSITIONING, RESTORATION AND
REHABILITATION OF THE MASTER LIST HISTORIC STRUCTURE
KNOWN AS NORCROSS HOUSE, INCLUDING THE CONSTRUCTION
OF AN ADDITIONAL TWO STORY UNIT CONSISTENT WITH THE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE; 546 HIGUERA STREET
(ARCH -0339-2017)
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a public hearing
in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, on November
18, 2014, pursuant to a proceeding instituted under HIST -0155-2014, John Belsher, applicant; and
approved adding the David Norcross Residence to the Master List of Historic Resources and
adopted the City Council Resolution No. 10579 (2014 Series); and
WHEREAS, the Cultural Heritage Committee of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted
a public hearing in the Council Hearing Room of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo,
California, on April 27, 2015, pursuant to conceptual review proceeding instituted under ARCH -
0982 -2015; and
WHEREAS, the Cultural Heritage Committee of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted
a public hearing in the Council Hearing Room of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo,
California, on May 22, 2017, pursuant to review proceeding instituted under ARCH -0339-2017,
John Belsher, applicant; where the project was continued to a date uncertain; and
WHEREAS, the Cultural Heritage Committee of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted
a public hearing in the Council Hearing Room of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo,
California, on July 24, 2017, pursuant to a proceeding instituted under ARCH -0339-2017; and
WHEREAS, the Cultural Heritage Committee of the City of San Luis Obispo has duly
considered all evidence, including the testimony of the applicant, interested parties, and evaluation
and recommendations by staff, presented at said hearing.
WHEREAS, notices of said public hearing were made at the time and in the manner
required by law; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Cultural Heritage Committee of the
City of San Luis Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Findiiigs. Based upon all the evidence, the Cultural Heritage Committee
makes the following findings:
1. The project is consistent with the City's Historic Preservation Guidelines since the
architectural character of the existing residence is retained, and new construction is consistent
with the existing character including site design, roofing style, siding materials, finish, and
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scale. The proposed project does not impact the scale or historical character of the existing
residence.
2. The project is consistent with the Secretary of Interior Standards for Rehabilitation because
the proposed addition will not detract or destroy any historic character defining features of
the existing residence and is designed so that the essential form and integrity of the historic
property is preserved.
3. The construction of the additional two story unit is consistent with Secretary of Interior
Standards for new construction on historic properties since the new construction is compatible
with the scale, size, massing and architectural features of the property and with development
in the vicinity.
4. The project is consistent with the General Plan policies for compatible development (LUE
2.3.9), and housing conservation (HE 3.5) since the project retains the scale and character of
the existing residence and maintains the existing residential use.
SECTION 2. Environmental Review. The project is exempt from environmental review
under Class 31 (Section 15331) Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation of the CEQA
Guidelines because the project consists of rehabilitation and restoration of a historical resource in
a manner consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic
Properties. The project is also identified as an in -fill development project (Section 15332) that is
consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as
well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations. The project will not result in significant
impacts on historic resources, traffic, noise, air quality or water quality.
SECTION 3. Action. The Cultural Heritage Committee does hereby recommend that the
Community Development Director find the project consistent with the Historic Preservation
Ordinance, based on the above findings, and subject to the following conditions:
1. Final project design and construction drawings submitted for a building permit shall be in
substantial compliance with the project plans approved by the CHC. A separate, full-size
sheet shall be included in working drawings submitted for a building permit that lists all
conditions of project listed as sheet number 2. Reference shall be made in the margin of listed
items as to where in plans requirements are addressed. Any change to approved design, colors,
materials, landscaping, or other conditions of approval must be approved by the Director or
Architectural Review Commission, as deemed appropriate.
2. Plans submitted for a building permit shall clearly detail all proposed modifications to the
existing historic structure and include details, notes, and callouts in order to demonstrate
consistency with Secretary of Interior Standards and to ensure follow through of required
treatments during construction phases. The detailing of the modifications shall be consistent
with the submitted Historic Preservation Plan, prepared by Thomas G. Brajkovich.
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3. All historic materials, including decorative brackets, porch supports, and any other original
materials that can be reused, shall be integrated into the rebuilt porch in its original
configuration.
4. Plans submitted for a building permit shall include details and the procedure for removal of
the additions in compliance with Secretary of the Interior Standards for rehabilitation to avoid
damaging the original building walls. Any non -repairable or missing material shall be
replaced to match in-kind and in -alignment with the original construction.
Plans submitted for construction permits shall include the method and details to accomplish
the lifting of the structure, demolition of existing non -historic additions, and construction of
the addition to the historic residence. All required information shall be provided to guarantee
preservation of the historic residence and all character defining features to the satisfaction of
the Chief Building Official and Community Development Director. A security bond shall be
submitted to complete necessary reconstruction work in the event the project is not fully
completed or the historic residence incurs structural damage or character defining details are
compromised.
6. The applicant shall provide an archeological monitoring plan prepared by a City -qualified
Registered Professional Archeologist to be implemented during construction of the proposed
house and garage/apartment (Project). Consistent with Section 4.60 of the Archaeological
Resource Preservation Program Guidelines, the plan shall include a Project -specific historic
context based on sufficient archival background research to predict the nature and location of
archaeological deposits on the Project site. It shall specify methods and procedures for
identifying those deposits during construction of the Project; standards for assessing the
significance and integrity of any deposits so identified; and methods and procedures for
mitigating impacts on significant deposits. The plan also shall identify the qualified
professional who will conduct the monitoring and circumstances where a Native American
tribal representative or qualified site monitor may be required. The plan shall be submitted as
a part of the building permit.
On motion by Committee Member Kincaid, seconded by Committee Member Matteson, and on
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Committee Members Haydu, Baer, Kincaid, and Matteson
NOES: Chair Papp
REFRAIN: Committee Member Brajkovich
ABSENT: Vice -Chair Larrabee
The foregoing resolution wa assed and adopted this 24th day of July, 2017.
Brian 1_,eveill , Secretary
Cultural Heritage Committee