HomeMy WebLinkAboutr 10564 Historic Property Preservation 774 Marsh RESOLUTION NO. 10564 (2014 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN HISTORIC PROPERTY
PRESERVATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO AND OWNERS OF THE SNYDER BUILDING AT 774 NIARSH
STREET (CHCNIA 88-14)
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo is authorized by California
Government Code Section 50280 et seq. (known as "the Mills Act") to enter into contracts with
the owners of qualified historical properties to provide for appropriate use, maintenance, and
rehabilitation such that these historic properties retain their historic characteristics; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted Resolution No. 9136 (2000 Series);
establishing the Mills Act Historic Property Tax Incentive Program as an on-going historic
preservation program to promote the preservation, maintenance and rehabilitation of historic
resources through financial incentives; and
WHEREAS, the owners possess fee title in and to that certain qualified real property,
together with associated structures and improvements thereon, located on Assessor's Parcel
Number 002-426-008. located at 774 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93401, also
described as the Snyder Building, (hereinafter referred to as the "historic property"); and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo has designated this
property as a historic resource of the City of San Luis Obispo pursuant to the policies in the
City's Historic Preservation Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City and owners, for their mutual benefit, now desire to enter into this
agreement to limit the use of the property to prevent inappropriate alterations and to ensure that
character-defining features are preserved and maintained in an exemplary manner, and repairs
and/or improvements are completed as necessary to carry out the purposes of California
Government Code. Chapter 1, Part 5 of Division 1 of'ritle 5. Article 12, Sec. 50280 et seq., and
to qualify for an assessment of valuation pursuant to Article 1 .9, Sec. 439 et seq. of the Revenue
and Taxation Code; and
WHEREAS, the Cultural Heritage Committee of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted
a public hearing in the Council Meeting Room of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo,
California, on June 23, 2014, and recommended that the Council add the property located at 774
Marsh Street to the Master List of Historic Resources; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a public hearing
in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, on
September 16`h, 2014, for the purpose of considering the owner's request to enter into a Historic
Preservation Agreement with the City for rehabilitation, restoration, and maintenance of the
historic property; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the Cultural Heritage Committee's
recommendation, documentation for the property on file in the Community Development
Department, public testimony; the staff report, and the City's Historical Preservation Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings. Based upon all the evidence, the City Council makes the
following findings:
I. Conservation and Open Space Element program 3.6.2 indicates the City will participate
in financial assistance programs such as property tax reduction programs that encourage
maintenance and restoration of historic properties.
2. The Snyder Building, located at 774 Marsh Street, has been recognized as a historic asset
in the community by its designation as a Master List Historic Property. As such,
maintaining the structure will meet the City's goals for historic preservation listed in
policies 3.3.1 through 3.3.5 of the Conservation and Open Space Element.
SECTION 2. Historic Preservation Agreement Approved. The City Council hereby
approves the "Historic Preservation Agreement Between the City of San Luis Obispo and the
Owner of the Historic Property Located at 774 Marsh Street". and entered into between the City
and owner, Matthew Quaglino.
SECTION 3. Mayor Authorized to Sign Agreement for City. The City Council hereby
authorizes the Mayor to execute said agreement on behalf of the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo.
SECTION 4. Environmental Determination. The City Council has determined that the
above actions do not constitute a project, as defined by Section 15378 of the California
Environmental Quality Act and are exempt from environmental review.
SECTION 3. Recordation of the Agreement. No later than twenty (20) days after the
parties enter into said agreement, the City Clerk shall cause this agreement to be recorded in the
Office of the County Recorder of the County of San Luis Obispo.
Upon motion of Council Member Ashbaugh, seconded by Vice Mayor Christianson, and
on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Ashbaugh and Smith,
Vice Mayor Christianson and Mayor Marx
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: Council Member Carpenter
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The foregoing resolution was adopted this 16`h day of September 2014.
Mayor, Marx
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City Attorney