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CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE REPORT
FROM: Brian Leveille, Senior Planner BY: Walter Oetzell, Assistant Planner
PROJECT ADDRESS: 644 Mountain View Street FILE NUMBER: HIST-0531-2019
APPLICANT: Kimberly Snyder, represented by James Papp
For more information contact Walter Oetzell, Assistant Planner: 781-7593 (woetzell@slocity.org)
1.0 BACKGROUND
The owner of the property at 644 Mountain View
Street has requested that the property be
removed from the City’s Inventory of Historic
Resources. This request is being referred to the
Cultural Heritage Committee (CHC) for a historic
significance determination and recommendation
for Council action, as provided in
§ 14.01.030 (B) (2) of the City’s Historic
Preservation Ordinance
2.0 SITE AND SETTING
The property is a residential parcel on the north
side of Mountain View Street, at its intersection
with Hill Street, in the Anholm Tract. It is within a
Low-Density Residential (R-1) Zone and
developed with two single-family dwellings: the primary dwelling, built around 1925, described
in City records 1 as Colonial Revival Bungalow in style, and a second dwelling behind it, of
unknown construction date. It lies within the Mt. Pleasanton/Anholm neighborhood,
characterized by modest single-family dwellings built in the early 20th Century. The area has not
been established as an Historical Preservation District.
2.1 Historic Listing
Historic preservation policies are set out in the Conservation and Open Space Element (COSE) of
the City’s General Plan. Significant historic and architectural resources are to be preserved and
rehabilitated, and their demolition, or substantial change to them, is to be avoided (COSE § 3.3).
The City’s Historic Preservation Ordinance (SLOMC Ch. 14.01) implements these policies. The
City’s Inventory of Historic Resources lists historically designated resources and properties within
1 Community Development Department historic property record (“yellow file”) for 644 Mountain View
(Attachment 1)
Meeting Date: October 28, 2019
Item Number: 2
Item No. 1
Figure 1: Subject Property
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the City. Property may be designated as a Contributing List Resource where buildings or other
resources maintain their historic and architectural character, and contribute, by themselves or in
conjunction with other structures, to the unique or historic character of a neighborhood, district,
or to the City as a whole.2 Eligibility criteria for designation as an historic resource are set out in
§ 14.01.070 of the City’s Historic Preservation Ordinance.
This property was added to the City’s Inventory
of Historic Resources as a Contributing List
Resource in 1999, part of a group of 28
properties within the Mt. Pleasanton/ Anholm
neighborhood, (see Resolution No. 8963,
Attachment 3).3 The properties added to the
Inventory were “found to contribute to the
historic and architectural character of the City”
and were “deemed Contributing Properties,”
but no further findings about their significance
were set out in the adopted resolution. The
accompanying Council Agenda Report
(Attachment 4) did not include any specific
discussion of the the particular architectural elements or style of each of the buildings to be
listed.
3.0 EVALUATION
A narrative report4 discussing the property’s history and the architectural characteristics of the
primary dwelling on the property was submitted with this application (see Attachment 2) The
report discusses the City’s historical context and the history of the property, including interesting
and notable people and times, but does not identify significant associations with singularly
important persons or events that would serve as a basis for historical listing.
The Papp report briefly discusses the architectural style and elements of the primary dwelling on
the property, as being primarily “a utilitarian bungalow with mostly nondescript features.” A few
individual elements reference known styles, such as a pair of Craftsman-inspired window sets
inside the enclosed porch, and hipped roof gables and beveled rafter tails referencing the folk
revival German and Swiss Heimastil.5 Integrity has been compromised by a thematically-
unrelated sun porch to the entrance façade. Based on the evaluation in the report, the author
concludes that the primary dwelling does not embody a particular architectural style in a
2 See Historic Preservation Ordinance § 14.01.020 for definition of Contributing List Resource or Property
3 City records describe only the characteristics of the primary dwelling, and the dwelling behind it on the same
property does not exhibit any particular architectural style or characteristics that would suggest eligibility for
historical listing.
4 Papp, James (2019). Application to Remove from the Contributing List 644 Mountain View Street.
5 Ibid., pg. 14
Figure 2: 644 Mountain View
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consistent or substantial fashion, lacks integrity of design, workmanship, and materials, and “has
neither the architectural significance nor the integrity to qualify it for the Contributing List.”6
3.1 Criteria for Historic Resource Listing
In order to be eligible for historical designation, a resource must exhibit a high level of historic
integrity and satisfy at least one of the evaluation criteria listed in § 14.01.070 of the City’s
Historic Preservation Ordinance. The Ordinance also provides that, while it is the general intent
that property not be removed from historic listing, property may be removed if it is found to no
longer meet eligibility criteria for listing (§ 14.01.060 (C)). In evaluating the historic significance
of the property, the Committee should consider whether, and to what degree, the property
satisfies these criteria, in light of the information and evaluations provided with this application.
Historic Criteria (§ 14.01.070 (B))
The history of the property, including its owners and occupants over time, is described in the
report submitted with this application. Though several of these people were participants in the
broad patterns of local history, and likely were interesting individuals, none are shown to have
been prominent in, or to have made unique or distinctly outstanding contributions significant to ,
local, state, or national history. There is no evidence that this property was associated with any
famous or “first-of-its-kind” event or with a notably important, unique, or distinctly interesting
contribution to the City. Nor does the property constitute a prime illustration of, or intimate
connection with, the residential growth of the City, rising to a level of historical significance.
Architectural Criteria (§ 14.01.070 (A))
Style and Design. The primary dwelling on the property is described in City records as Colonial
Revival Bungalow in style. The City’s Historic Context Statement describes the American Colonial
Revival style, a style that proliferated in the first half of the 20th Century and notes several
character-defining features of the style (see Attachment 5). While the dwelling exhibits some of
these features, such as gabled roofs and the appearance of shiplap siding, it does not embody
the characteristics of the style in a successfully integrated manner , and in fact the structure is
clad in aluminum siding.
Architect. The submitted report includes a history of the property, and notes that the architect
of the building is unknown (Papp, pg. 14).
Integrity
As discussed on page 16 of the Papp evaluation, the integrity of the building has been diminished
by modifications made to it, including two “lean-tos,” window wings, and a later porch enclosure
of a different style 7 across the Mountain View frontage that obscures the building’s original
façade.
6 Ibid., pg. 1
7 “[…] a stylistically later porch enclosure, one that by its near -Streamline evocation is antithetical to the folk
Heimastil references, […] (Papp, pg. 16)
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4.0 SUMMARY
Based on the discussion and evaluation in the report submitted with this application, and as
summarized in this staff report, a comparison of the subject property to the evaluation criteria
for historic listing appears to demonstrate that the primary dwelling on the site fails to satisfy the
criteria under which the property was originally designated as an historical resource, to a degree
that qualifies the property for historical listing. Information in the Papp report concludes the
property does not embody the characteristics of a particular architectural style, is not the product
of a notable builder or architect, does not represent a rare or exceptional execution of an
architectural style, and suffers compromised historical integrity. Provided the CHC agrees with
the submitted analysis as summarized in this report, the committee can find the property does
not satisfy the applicable listing criteria, and may recommend the Council removed the property
from historic listing, as provided in § 14.1.060 (C) of the City’s Historic Preservation Ordinance.
5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Consideration of continued eligibility of this property for historic listing is exempt from the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as it is does not have the
potential for causing a significant effect on the environment, and so is covered by the general
rule described in CEQA Guidelines § 15061 (b) (3). The determination of continued eligibility for
historic listing is limited to review of whether the subject site remains eligible for historic
resource listing according to the criteria set forth in the City’s Historic Preservation Ordinance.
6.0 ACTION ALTERNATIVES
1. Recommend to the City Council that the property be removed from historic listing.
2. Continue consideration of the request with direction to the applicant and staff.
3. Recommend to the City Council that the property not be removed from historic listing,
based on findings describing the property’s continuing eligibility for listing.
7.0 ATTACHMENTS
1. Historical Preservation (“Yellow File”) Record
2. Application to Remove from the Contributing List 644 Mountain View Street (James
Papp)
3. Council Resolution 8963
4. Council Agenda Report (Sept 7, 1999)
5. Colonial Revival Style (Historic Context Statement)
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RESOLUTION NO. 8963 ( 1999 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
ADDING PROPERTIES AT 491 HILL STREET; 249 MISSION LANE; 728, 734, AND
752 MISSION STREET; 501, 644, AND 676 MOUNTAIN VIEW; 764, 807, 814, 815, 822,
8239 8299 836, 851, 8549 8599 8699 8719 8839 8849 AND 894 MURRAY AVENUE; 747, 7509
7629 AND 783 ROUGEOT PLACE TO THE CONTRIBUTING PROPERTIES LIST OF
HISTORIC RESOURCES
WHEREAS, in 1983 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 5197 establishing the
Master List of Historic Resources" and "Contributing Properties List" (collectively referred to as
Historic Resources "), along with procedures for adding properties to the listing; and
WHEREAS, on May 24, 1999, June 28, 1999, and August 23, 1999, following such
procedures the Cultural Heritage Committee held public hearings to consider recommending to the
City Council the addition of several properties in the City of San Luis Obispo to the Contributing
Properties List due to their historical and/or architectural significance to their neighborhood and to
the community; and
WHEREAS, at said meetings, the Cultural Heritage Committee reviewed the historical
documentation on the following properties and recommended that the City Council add these
properties to the Contributing Properties List of Historic Resources:
491 Hill Street;
249 Mission Lane;
728, 734, and 752 Mission Street;
501, 644, and 676 Mountain View;
764, 807, 814, 815, 822, 823, 829, 836, 851, 854, 859, 869, 871, 883, 884, and 894 Murray
Avenue;
747, 750, 762 and 783 Rougeot Place..
WHEREAS, this City Council considered this recommendation at an advertised public
hearing on September 7, 1999 pursuant to historic preservation guidelines established by Council
Resolution No. 6157 (1987 Series).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
that based on the Cultural Heritage Committee's recommendation, documentation as described in
the Historical Resource Inventory for each property, on file in the Community Development
Department, public testimony, the staff report, and on the City's Historical Preservation Program
Guidelines the following:
SECTION 1. Addition to Contributing Properties List. The following properties have been
found to contribute to the historic and architectural character of the City, meet the criteria for
inclusion on the Contributing Properties List, and are hereby deemed Contributing Properties:
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491 Hill Street;
249 Mission Lane;
728, 734, and 752 Mission Street;
501, 644, and 676 Mountain View;
764, 807, 814, 815, 822, 823, 829, 836, 851, 854, 859, 869, 871, 883, 884, and 894 Murray
Avenue;
747, 750, 762 and 783 Rougeot Place.
SECTION 2. Environmental Determination. The City Council hereby determines that this
action is not a "project" as defined in Article 20 of the California Environmental Quality Act
CEQA) since it does not have the potential for resulting in a physical change in the environment,
and therefore, is not subject to environmental review requirements.
SECTION 3. Publish Revised Contributing Properties List. The Community Development
Director is hereby directed to amend the Contributing Properties List to include the properties listed
above and to publish revised historic resource listings for public distribution.
On motion of Council Member Schwartz, seconded by Vice Mayor Romero and
on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Ewan, Marx, Schwartz, Vice Mayor Romero, and Mayor
Settle
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 7th day of September, 1999.
Mayor Allen K. Settle
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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FROM: Arnold Jonas, Community Development Dir tnr
Prepared By: Jeff Hook, Associate P1anr,L:,
SUBJECT: CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE NOMINATION OF
PROPERTIES TO THE CONTRIBUTING PROPERTIES LIST OF
HISTORIC RESOURCES.
CAO RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution adding 28 properties to the ContributingPropertiesList.
DISCUSSION
Advisory Bodv Recommendation. At advertised public hearings on May 24', June 28' and
August 23d, 1999, the Cultural Heritage Committee (CHC) voted unanimously to nominate thefollowingpropertiestotheContributingPropertiesList:
491 Hill Street;
249 Mission Lane;
728, 734, and 752 Mission Street;
501, 644, and 676 Mountain View;
764, 807, 814, 815, 822, 823, 829, 836, 851, 854, 859, 869, 871, 883, 884, and 894MurrayAvenue;
747, 750, 762 and 783 Rougeot Place.
Situation. One of the CRC's 1997-99 workprogram priorities is updating the City's Master
List of Historic Resources. Last year the CHC began its update by reviewing properties in the
Mt. Pleasanton Square/Anholm neighborhood for architectural or historical significance. This
is the fourth and final group of properties nominated for historic status from that
neighborhood. The City Council has previously designated 55 Contributing historic properties
and one Master List property in this neighborhood. Of 111 properties surveyed, a total of 84
76 percent) were nominated for historic designation, including the above properties.
Contributing properties are nominated based on their age, (at least 50 years old), condition,
and the degree to which the building has retained its original architectural style. City Council
approval is required to add properties to the Master or Contributing List of Historic Resources.
The purposes of the historic listing are: 1) to recognize buildings which contribute to the City's
architectural, cultural and historical diversity, 2) to help preserve and restore buildings which arehistoricallyorarchitecturallysignificant; 3) to help preserve the historic character of
neighborhoods, and 4) to make certain historic properties eligible for preservation incentives,
such as rehabilitation loans, tax incentives, or more flexible building or zoning codes. Based on
the properties' historic documentation, advisory body recommendations, and public testimony,the City Council should decide whether the properties meet the eligibility criteria for adding
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them to the Contributing Properties List. These criteria were adopted by the City Council and
are listed in the City's Historic Preservation Program Guidelines (criteria attached). If the
Council concurs with the CHC's nomination, it should adopt the attached resolution adding the
properties to the Contributing Properties List.
Mt. Pleasanton Square/Anholm Neighborhood. All of the properties are located within the Mt.
Pleasanton Square/Anholm neighborhood, an area comprised of two residential subdivisions
developed in the 1920s and 1930s and located northwest of Downtown between the base of Cerro
San Luis Obispo and Stenner Creek. Predominant architectural styles are Mission Revival,
Spanish Colonial revival, Tudor Revival, Craftsman, and California Bungalow, reflecting
popular architectural styles of that time. The area's popularity was due, in part, to its proximity
to Downtown and sheltered location on the lee side of Cerro San Luis. Early residents include
many prominent educators, business owners and professionals.
This continues to be an attractive, recognizable neighborhood, with most homes in good
condition and many in original or near-original architectural character. Because of the apparent
concentration of architecturally and historically important homes, the CHC has discussed the
possibility that the Mt. Pleasanton Square/Anholm neighborhood may merit historic district
status. As an initial step, the CHC is reviewing all properties within these two subdivisions for
their architectural and historical significance.
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Master and Contributing Properties
Lists. Procedures for historic
nomination are found in the Historic
Preservation Program Guidelines.
There are two categories of historic
resources: Master List properties and
Contributing properties. The Master
List of Historic Resources consists of 167
of the City's most important residential
and commercial structures which have
significant historic or architectural value
to the community and which merit f
special preservation and recognition. Figure 1: A Master List Property - Myron Angel
Master List properties are eligible to Home, 1886
receive a historic plaque, commemorating the historic name and date of the building. Some of
these properties are also eligible for State or Federal historic designation, and may qualify for tax
incentives such as the federal tax credits or the Mills Act Program. Once added to the Master
List, exterior building changes are possible, provided that such changes promote the structure's
original architectural style and character. Demolition is also possible, subject to Architectural
Review Commission approval. According to the Historical Preservation Program Guidelines,
demolition of a historical resource should be done only when: "1) the condition of the building
poses a threat to the health, safety or welfare of community residents or people living or working
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on or near the site, or 2) the project sponsor demonstrates that it financially infeasible to
rehabilitate the structure or preserve the historic nature of the site."
The Contributing Properties List contains r .• J
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about 400 properties, most of which are
houses within designated historic
districts. Contributing properties consist
of structures, gardens or other features
which are at least 50 years old and
which, while not necessarily unique or
associated with an important person or w
historical event, contribute to the
architectural or historical character of
their neighborhood. Contributing r
Properties listing is primarily an
honorary designation. Changes to
Contributing properties do not require
any architectural or historical review
beyond that which would normally be Figure 2: Contributing Historic Property - 829
required (none, for additions and Murray Street, 1928.
remodels to single dwellings or duplexes), although city policies encourage their preservation.
Both Master List and Contributing List properties are considered "historic" and may qualify for
more flexible zoning and building codes to encourage their preservation and upkeep.
General Plan Policy. Policy 6.6.1 of the General Plan Land Use Element says that the City
should identify, preserve and where possible restore historic resources. By designating eligible
properties as historic, the City helps preserve important buildings and features of the
community's heritage. In so doing, the City and property owners work together to maintain the
distinctive architectural character and "sense of place" of both residential and commercial
neighborhoods.
Contributing Properties List Nominations
491 Bill Street
Property Owner: Anthony Bramwell
Zoning: R-1
General Plan: Low-Density Residential
Description: One-story, Spanish Colonial Revival style house on a 1.4 acre lot.
Date Built: HRS estimate 1935.
249 Mission Lane
Property Owner: Karen A. Diefenderfer
Zoning: R-1
General Plan: Low-Density Residential
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Description: One-story Spanish Colonial Revival style house on an . 57 acre lot.
Date Built: HRS estimated 1930.
728 Mission Street
Property Owner: Susan C. Webster, Etal.
Zoning: R-1
General Plan: Low-Density Residential
Description: One-story Mission Revival style house on an 8685 square foot lot.
Date Built- HRS estimated 1930.
734 Mission Street
Property Owner: Lavin Margaroli, Etal.
Zoning: R-1
General Plan: Low-Density Residential
Description: One-story Mission Revival-style house on a 8,415 sq. ft. lot..
Date Built: HRS estimate 1930..
752 Mission Street
Property Owners: Mark and Amy Sensenbach
Zoning: R-1
General Plan: Low-Density Residential
Description: One-story Tudor Revival style house on a 8,004 sq. ft. lot.
Date Built: HRS factual 1932.
501 Mountain View
Property Owners: Rodney and Shirley Keif
Zoning: R-1
General Plan: Low-Density Residential
Description: Two-story Spanish Colonial Revival-style house on a 2.06 acre lot.
Date Built: HRS factual 1936.
644 Mountain View
Property Owner: Bonnie Snyder
Zoning: R-1
General Plan: Low-Density Residential
Description: One-story Colonial Revival Bungalow on a 7;500 sq. ft. lot.
Date Built: HRS estimate 1925.
676.Mountain View
Property Owner: C. G. Miller
Zoning: R-1
General Plan: Low-Density Residential
Description:. One-story Rowhouse on.a 5,000 sq. ft. lot.
Date Built: HRS estimated 1931..
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764 Murray Avenue
Property Owners: T.A. and B. C Wheeler
Zoning: R-1
General Plan: Low-Density Residential
Description: Two-story Spanish Colonial Revival-style house on a 7,500 sq. ft. lot.
Date Built: HRS estimate 1935.
807 Murray Avenue
Property Owners: Berkeley M. and Jacqueline L. Johnston
Zoning: R-1
General Plan: Low-Density Residential
Description: One-story Cape Cod Shingle house on a 8,389 sq. ft. lot.
Date Built: HRS factual 1937.
814 Murray Avenue
Property Owners: Terry C. and Camille A. Turney
Zoning: R-1
General Plan: Low-Density Residential
Description: One-story, Mission Revival-style house on a 6,245 sq. ft. lot.
Date Built: HRS factual 1930.
815 Murray Avenue
Property Owner: August F. Hoenack, Tre Etal.
Zoning: R-1
General Plan: Low-Density Residential
Description: One-story, Tudor Revival-style house on a 6,205 sq. ft. lot.
Date Built: HRS factual 1937.
822 Murray Avenue
Property Owner: Patricia Farrow Tre Etal.
Zoning: R-1
General Plan: Low-Density Residential
Description: One-story Tudor Revival style house on 6,245 sq. ft. lot.
Date Built: HRS factual 1931.
823 Murray Avenue
Property Owner: Robert E. Metz Jr.
Zoning: R-1
General Plan: Low-Density Residential
Description: One-story Tudor Revival style house on 6,205 sq. ft. lot
Date Built: HRS factual 1931.
829 Murray Avenue
Zoning: R-1
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Property Owner: Deborah B. Schlanser
General Plan: Low-Density Residential
Description: One-story Tudor Revival style house on 6,205 sq. ft. lot.
Date Built: HRS factual 1928.
836 Murray Avenue
Property Owner: LaVerne Osborne, Tre Etal.
Zoning: R-1
General Plan: Low-Density Residential
Description: One-story Colonial Revival Cottage on a 6,245 sq. ft. lot.
Date Built: HRS factual 1923.
851 Murray Avenue
Property Owner: Russell H. Marks
Zoning: R-1
General Plan: Low-Density Residential
Description: One-story Mission Revival-style house on a 7,725 sq. ft. corner lot.
Date Built: HRS factual 1932.
854 Murray Avenue
Property Owner: B. Sparks
Zoning: R-1
General Plan: Low-Density Residential
Description: One-story Vernacular Bungalow on a 6,245 sq. ft. lot.
Date Built: HRS estimate 1935.
859 Murray Avenue
Property Owner: Theodore F. Hiltel, Tre Etal.
Zoning: R-1
General Plan: Low-Density Residential
Description: One-story Spanish Colonial Revival style house on a 9,225 sq. ft. lot.
Date Built: HRS factual 1931.
869 Murray Avenue
Property Owner: Kenneth R. San Filippo, Etal.
Zoning: R-1
General Plan: Low-Density Residential
Description: One-story Neoclassic Rowhouse on a 7,725 sq. ft. lot.
Date Built: HRS estimate 1920.
871 Murray Avenue
Property Owners: Peter C. and R. B. Grow, Etal.
Zoning: R-1
General Plan: Low-Density Residential
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Description: One-story Mission Revival style house on a 7,725 sq. ft. lot.
Date Built: HRS factual 1927.
883 Murray Avenue
Property Owners: Mark and Margaret A. Roberts
Zoning: R-1
General Plan: Low-Density Residential
Description: One-story Mission Revival style house on a 7,725 sq. ft. lot.
Date Built: HRS estimated 1930.
884 Murray Avenue
Property Owner: Maino Brothers Corporation
Zoning: R-1
General Plan: Low-Density Residential
Description: One-story Craftsman Bungalow on a 6,245 sq. ft. lot.
Date Built: HRS factual 1927.
894 Murray Avenue
Property Owner: C.R. Maino, Tre Etal.
Zoning: R-1
General Plan: Low-Density Residential
Description: Two-story Tudor Revival style house on a 9,300 sq. ft. corner lot.
Date Built: HRS factual 1926.
747 Rougeot Place
Property Owners: Herbert M. Bailey, Tre Etal.
Zoning: R-1
General Plan: Low-Density Residential
Description: One-story Mission Revival style house on a 5,500 sq. ft. lot.
Date Built: HRS estimated 1930.
750 Rougeot Place
Property Owners: Heirs of Alfred Damaso, % Virginia A Damaso
Zoning: R-1
General Plan: Low-Density Residential
Description: One-story Mission Revival style house on a 5,600 sq. ft. lot.
Date Built: HRS estimated 1930.
762 Rougeot Place
Property Owners: Terry and Julee Bauer
Zoning: R-1
General Plan: Low-Density Residential
Description: One-story Mission Revival on a 4,300 sq. ft. lot.
Date Built: HRS estimated 1930.
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783 Rougeot Place
Property Owners: Christopher P. and Ann M. Slate
Zoning: R-1
General Plan: Low-Density Residential
Description: One-story Spanish Colonial Revival on a 5,500 sq. ft. lot.
Date Built: HRS estimated 1930.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Do not adopt a resolution adding_ one or more of the candidate properties to the .
Contributing List.
2. Continue the nominations item for additional information or study, and specify the
the additional information or analysis needed. There is no mandated.deadline for action
on this item.
Attachments: 1. Draft resolution
2. Vicinity Map
3. Mt. Pleasanton Square/Anholm Neighborhood
4. CHC minutes
5. Excerpt, Historical Preservation Program Guidelines (Appendix C)
6. Historical Designation Criteria
Council Reading File: Historic.Resource Inventories
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RESOLUTION NO. 1999 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
ADDING PROPERTIES AT 491 HILL STREET; 249 MISSION LANE; 728, 734,AND
752 MISSION STREET; 501, 644,AND 676 MOUNTAIN VIEW; 764, 807, 814, 815, 822,
823, 829, 8369 851,854, 859, 869, 8719 883, 8849 AND 894 MURRAY AVENUE; 747, 750,
762,AND 783 ROUGEOT PLACE TO THE CONTRIBUTING PROPERTIES LIST OF
HISTORIC RESOURCES
WHEREAS, in 1983 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 5197 establishing the
Master List of Historic Resources" and "Contributing Properties List" (collectively referred to as
Historic Resources"), along with procedures for adding properties to the listing; and
WHEREAS, on May 24, 1999, June 28, 1999, and August 23, 1999, following such
procedures the Cultural Heritage Committee held public hearings to consider recommending to the
City Council the addition of several properties in the City of San Luis Obispo to the Contributing
Properties List due to their historical and/or architectural significance to their neighborhood and to
the community; and
WHEREAS, at said meetings, the Cultural Heritage Committee reviewed the historical
documentation on the following properties and recommended that the City Council add these
properties to the Contributing Properties List of Historic Resources:
491 Hill Street;
249 Mission Lane;
728,734, and 752 Mission Street;
501, 644, and 676 Mountain View;
0 764, 807, 814, 815, 822, 823, 829, 836, 851, 854, 859, 869, 871, 883, 884, and 894 Murray
Avenue;
747,750, 762 and 783 Rougeot Place.
WHEREAS, this City Council considered this recommendation at an advertised public
hearing on September 7, 1999 pursuant to historic preservation guidelines established by Council
Resolution No. 6157 (1987 Series).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
that based on the Cultural Heritage Committee's recommendation, documentation as described in
the Historical Resource Inventory for each property, on file in the Community Development
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Department, public testimony, the staff report, and on the City's Historical Preservation Program
Guidelines the following:
SECTION 1. Addition to Contributing Properties List. The following properties have been
found to contribute to the historic and architectural character of the City, meet the criteria for
inclusion on the Contributing Properties List, and are hereby deemed Contributing Properties:
491 Hill Street;
249 Mission Lane;
728, 734, and 752 Mission Street;
501, 644, and 676 Mountain View;
0 764, 807; 814, 815, 822, 823, 829, 836, 851, 854, 859, 869, 871, 883, 884, and 894 Murray
Avenue;
747, 750, 762 and 783 Rougeot Place.
SECTION 2. Environmental Determination. The City Council hereby determines that this
action is not a "project" as defined in Article 20 of the California Environmental Quality Act
CEQA) since it does not have the potential for resulting in a physical change in the environment,
and therefore, is not subject to environmental review requirements.
SECTION 3. Publish Revised Contributing Properties List. The Community Development
Director is hereby directed to amend the Contributing Properties List to include the properties listed
above and to publish revised historic resource listings for public distribution.
On motion of seconded by and
on the following roll call vote:
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the foregoing Resolution avas:pass_ed and adopted this 7th day of September, 1999.
Mayor Allen K. Settle
ATTEST:
City Clerk Lee Price
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MINUTES
SAN LUIS OBISPO CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE
Regular Meeting of Monday,June 28, 1999
The meeting convened at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room ( Room 9), San Luis Obispo City
Hall, 990 Palm Street.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Steve McMasters, Paula Carr, Margot McDonald, Bob Schrage, and Matt
Whittlesey.
Absent: Amy Kardel and Bob Pavlik.
Staff: Jeff Hook, Associate Planner.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chris Collins, 715 Grand Avenue #3, felt the proposed Marsh Street Parking Structure
expansion would detract from the Downtown's cultural resources and historic character. He
hoped the CHC could address the issue in its review of the proposed garage expansion.
Chairman McMasters explained the CHC's review role in connection with historic resources
and districts and suggested Mr. Collins also attend Architectural Review Commission and City
Council meetings when this project is discussed.
Astrid Gallagher announced a historic information program on the town and Hearst Castle in
San Simeon, sponsored by Heritage Shared, to be held Saturday and Sunday, September 11'
and 12`h, 1999. She said the event would be free to the public.
She also expressed concerns that a report entitled the Santa Barbara Street Operational Study
was not provided to the CHC for a "courtesy review", in that the study area is within a historic
district. She added that road work and excavation may disturb cultural resources and provided
a copy of the report to the CHC staff.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the May 24, 1999 meeting were approved as
submitted, on a motion by Committee member Schrage, seconded by Committee member
McDonald, on a 5-0 vote.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
1. Consider nominating the following properties to the Contributing Properties List: 501
Mountain View; 249 Mission Lane; 829, 836, 851, 854, 859, 869, 871, 883, 884, and 894
Murray Avenue; and 747, 750, 762 and 783 Rougeot Place. (501 Mountain View and 249
Mission Lane continued from May 24, 1999 meeting).
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Jeff Hook introduced the item and presented slides of the candidate historic properties. He also
reviewed the categories of historic properties (Contributing and Master List) and explained property
owner benefits and responsibilities of historic listing.
Chairperson McMasters opened the public hearing. Hearing no comment, the hearing was closed
and discussion by Committee members followed. Committee member McDonald noted that she had
not had a chance to revisit and photograph 501 Mountain View and 249 Mission Lane and suggested
continuing these properties to the next CHC meeting.
On a motion by Committee member Schrage, seconded by Committee member McDonald, the
Committee nominated the following properties to the Contributing Properties List: 829, 836, 851,
854, 859, 869, 871, 883, 884, and 894 Murray Avenue; 747, 750, 762 and 783 Rougeot Place.
Consideration of properties located at 501 Mountain View and 249 Mission Lane was continued to
the July CHC meeting to allow subcommittee members to revisit and photograph the homes.
The motion carried, 5-0.
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MINUTES
SAN LUIS OBISPO CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE
Regular Meeting of Monday,May 24, 1999
The meeting convened at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room (Room 9), San Luis Obispo City
Hall, 990 Palm Street.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Steve McMasters, Paula Carr, Margot McDonald, Bob Pavlik, Bob
Schrage, and Matt Whittlesey.
Absent: Amy Kardel (arrived late).
Staff: Jeff Hook, Associate Planner.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of April 26, 1999 were approved as submitted, on a
motion by Committee member Whittlesey, seconded by Committee member McDonald, on a
6-0 vote (Committee member Kardel absent).
Committee member Kardel arrived at the meeting.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:Elect a Chair and Vice-Chair to serve one-year terms.
This item was moved to the end of the agenda to allow the Committee to consider the public
hearing item first.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
1. Consider nominating the following properties to the Contributing Properties List: 501
formerly 610), 644, 654, and 676 Mountain View; 249 Mission Lane; 728, 734, and 752
Mission Street; 764, 807, 814, 815, 822, and 823 Murray Avenue.
Jeff Hook introduced the item and presented slides of the candidate historic properties. He also
reviewed the categories of historic properties (Contributing and Master List) and explained property
owner benefits and responsibilities of historic listing.
Chairperson McMasters opened the public hearing.
Ernest Rhode, 654 Mountain View, asked that his property not be included on the Contributing
Properties list.
Chairperson McMasters explained that it was the CHC's policy to abide by property owners' wishes
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regarding listing of contributing properties, and that the minutes should reflect that this property,
while eligible for listing, was being removed from further consideration at the property owner's
request.
Mr. Rhode thanked the Committee and left the meeting.
Mr. and Mrs. Keif, 501 Mountain View, observed that their property appeared to be the "mystery
house" since there was no current photo of the property available to the CHC. They stated that the
house appearance had not changed from the older photo included in the CHC's agenda packet.
They did not object to Contributing Property listing and invited CHC members to come to their
home to see it and take a photo for the June CHC meeting.
Chairperson McMasters closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Committee member Schrage, seconded by Committee member Carr, the Committee
nominated the following properties to the Contributing Properties List: 644 and 676 Mountain
View; 728, 734, and 752 Mission Street; and 764, 807, 814, 815, 822, and 823 Murray Avenue.
Consideration of properties located at 501 Mountain View and 249 Mission Lane was continued to
the June CHC meeting to allow subcommittee members to revisit and photograph the homes.
The motion carried, 7-0. Committee members noted that property located 654 Mountain View,
while potentially eligible for the Contributing Properties List, was being removed from
consideration at the owner's request.
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City of San Luis Obispo Architectural Character
Citywide Historic Context Statement
HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP
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AMERICAN COLONIAL REVIVAL
The Colonial Revival style proliferated during the first half of the 20th century. This style incorporates
traditions from the Georgian, Adam and early Classical Revival styles that were prevalent during the
English colonial period. Dutch colonial influences were also incorporated, which often include a
gambrel roof. Earlier examples were rarely accurate recreations but were instead free interpretations
with details inspired by colonial precedents, while later examples shifted to more historically correct
proportions and details.
Character-defining features include:
Side gable or hipped roofs
Wood exterior wall cladding, typically horizontal
Accentuated front entry or portico, featuring decorative pediments supported by pilasters or
slender columns
Wood double-hung sash windows with multi-pane glazing
Front doors flanked by sidelights with fanlights above
Fixed wooden shutters
1318 Mill Street, 1906. Source: Historic Resources Group.
1727 Corralitos Avenue, c.1940. Source: Historic Resources
Group
1624 Morro Street.Source: Historic
Resources Group.
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