HomeMy WebLinkAboutr 10579 Adding David Norcross Residence at 546 Higuera St Master List of Historic ResourcesRESOLUTION NO. 10579 (2014 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, ADDING THE DAVID NORCROSS RESIDENCE
AT 546 HIGUERA STREET TO THE MASTER LIST OF HISTORIC
RESOURCES (HIS- 0155 -2014)
WHEREAS, applicant John Belsher, on September 8, 2014, submitted a historic
resources report to determine the historic listing eligibility of the residence at 546 Higuera Street;
and
WHEREAS, City staff determined that the residence reflects a significant architectural
style and was constructed in 1874 and therefore may qualify as a significant historic resource in
accordance with the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance and the California Environmental
Quality Act; 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, for the purpose of considering adding property located at 546
Higuera Street to the Contributing or Master List of Historic Resources; and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a public hearing on November 18, 2014, for the
purpose of considering the property located at 546 Higuera for the Master List of Historic
Resources; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has duly considered all evidence, including the testimony
of the applicants, interested parties, the records of the Cultural Heritage Committee hearing, and
the evaluation and recommendations by staff, presented at said hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings. The Council makes the following findings of consistency with
Historic Preservation Program Ordinance eligibility criteria for the Contributing List of Historic
Resources:
Findings
a) The residential structure at 546 Higuera Street is eligible for the Master List of
Historic Resources because it satisfies at least one of the evaluation criteria for
historic resource listing described in the Historic Preservation Ordinance,
exhibits historic integrity, and is more than 50 years old.
b) The house satisfies evaluation criteria for historic resources listing, related to
architectural style and design (§ 14.01.070 A). It is a rare and unique example
of a late 19th Century owner -built residence that exhibits the Gothic Revival
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style, which is a rare and unique style of architecture in the City. Its eclectic
detailing and craftsmanship is notably attractive and aesthetically appealing
and the street facing facade of the structure is in original condition.
c) The house exhibits historic integrity, and satisfies evaluation criteria for
historic resources listing related to historic integrity (§14.01.070 Q. The
structure occupies its original site and the extent of its original foundation. Its
historic character and appearance have been maintained, and materials and
workmanship retained.
d) The house is at least 140 years old and was constructed in 1874 as identified
on Sanborn Insurance maps /deed records. The house was published in the
1904 Fireman's Souvenir book as the residence of Dr. James Sinclair, the lead
physician at San Luis Obispo County Hospital. The house was the residence
of David Norcross, the Sheriff of San Luis Obispo and the president of the
San Luis Obispo Railroad organization, instrumental in linking the Pacific
Coast Railroad to San Luis Obispo.
SECTION 2. Environmental Determination. The City Council has determined that the
above actions are exempt under Class 6, Information Collection, Section 15306 of the CEQA
Guidelines because the resource evaluation does not result in a serious or major disturbance to an
environmental resource.
SECTION 3. Action. The Council of the City of San Luis Obispo does hereby add the
property located at 546 Higuera Street to the Master List of Historic Resources.
Upon motion of Council Member Ashbaugh, seconded by Vice Mayor Christianson, and on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Ashbaugh, Carpenter and Smith,
Vice Mayor Christianson and Mayor Marx
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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The foregoing resolution was adopted this 18th day of November 2014.
Mayor Jaolarx
ATTEST:
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nnthcmy J. Me zt; a4
City Clerk
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J. h 1e Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City
of San Luis Obispo, California, this Q �t- day of Q 0- Jewwkx./ , 20IL-1
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lAjAfrony J.
City Clerk