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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCHC-1008-17 (ARCH-0852-2017 -- 862 Islay Street)RESOLUTION NO. CHC -1008-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE FINDING THE DEMOLITION OF AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE AND ITS REPLACEMENT WITH A NEW GARAGE AND UTILTY BUILDING ON A CONTRIBUTING LIST PROPERTY AT 862 ISLAY STREET TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY'S HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE AND WITH THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR STANDARDS FOR THE TREATMENT OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES; 862 ISLAY STREET (ARCH -0852-2017) WHEREAS, the applicants, Jerry & Kim Scott, filed an application on June 29, 2017, for review of the proposed demolition of an existing accessory structure, and its replacement with a 1,020 square -foot garage and utility building, at 862 Islay Street, a Contributing List Property in the City's Inventory of Historic Resources; and, WHEREAS, the Cultural Heritage Committee of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a public hearing in the Council Hearing Room (Room 9) of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, on August 28, 2017, for the purpose of reviewing the proposed demolition and replacement accessory structure; and, WHEREAS, notices of said public hearings were made at the time and in the manner required by law; and, WHEREAS, the Cultural Heritage Committee has duly considered all evidence, including the testimony of the applicants, interested parties, and the evaluation and recommendations by staff, presented at said hearing. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Cultural Heritage Committee of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: Section 1. Findings. Based upon all the evidence, the Cultural Heritage Committee makes the following findings: 1. The project is consistent with the Historic Preservation Program Guidelines, and in particular § 3.4.1 (C) regarding new accessory structures on historic property. The new accessory structure is consistent with applicable residential development standards, is a single story in height, and is subordinate to the residence, the primary historical structure on the property. Thus, it is compatible in form and massing with primary structure's historic character. The wood and brick materials used to construct the new accessory structure, and its composition shingle roofing, are compatible in appearance and texture to the wood siding and composition shingle roofing of the primary structure, and their colors have been expressly selected to harmonize with it. 2. The project is consistent with the Secretary of Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. The property continues to be used for residential purposes, and its historic character is preserved. No distinctive materials, features, or finishes of the residence, the primary historic structure on the property, are affected by the project. The existing accessory structure lacks the distinctive architectural characteristics or known association with local history that would make it historically significant, and it has no apparent relation to the Craftsman Bungalow style of the house. The new replacement Resolution No. CHC -1008-17 ARCH -0852-2017 (862 Islay) Page 2 structure is visually compatible with the residence, a single story in height, and subordinate in size, and preserves the relationship that exists between the dwelling and the accessory structure located behind it. 3. The project conforms to the goals and policies of the General Plan's Conservation and Open Space Policies, and in particular, Policies 3.3.1 and 3.3.4, regarding the preservation of historical and architectural resources. The new accessory building is sensitively designed in a manner consistent with the property's historic character and the architectural style of the residence, the primary historical structure on the property. The design of the project protects the historical character of the property, and follows the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. 4. The existing accessory structure does not contain features that contribute to the historic character of the property, and is not itself historically significant. Section 2. Environmental Review. This project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as described in CEQA Guidelines §15303 (Construction of Small Structures). It involves the construction of a garage and utility building, a small accessory structure. Section 3. Action. The Cultural Heritage Committee does hereby recommend that the Community Development Director find the project consistent with the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance and with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, subject to the following conditions: 1. Colors and materials. Plans submitted for permits to complete this project shall clearly depict and describe the materials and color of siding, roofing, windows, and decorative trim used for the new accessory structure. These materials shall be carefully selected to be compatible with those of the existing residence. Dimensions of windows, including window frames and mullions, lintels, sills, surrounds, recesses, trim, and other related window features, shall be clearly indicated, to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director. On motion by Vice -Chair Larrabee, seconded by Committee Member Brajkovich, and on the following roll call vote: AYES: Committee Members Brajkovich, Haydu, Baer, Kincaid, Matteson, Vice -Chair Larrabee, and Chair Papp NOES: None REFRAIN: None ABSENT: None The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 281h day of August, 2017. l Brian Lev e, Secretary Cultural Heritage Committee