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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/20/2001, C7 - APPROVAL OF MILLS ACT CONTRACTS UNDER THE HISTORIC PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVE PROGRAM. council j ac En as nEpoin Q C I T Y OF SAN LUIS OBISPO FROM: John Mandeville, Community Development Director Prepared By: Jeff Hook, Associate Plann�Gr,� SUBJECT: Approval of Mills Act Contracts under the Historic Property Tax Incentive Program. CAO RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Cultural Heritage Committee, adopt resolutions approving Mills Act historic preservation contracts for properties located at 1212 Garden Street, 642 Monterey Street, 1720 Johnson Avenue, and 1428 Nipomo Street. DISCUSSION Background In December 2000, the City Council approved the Mills Act Program as an on-going historic preservation program and allowed up to 10 additional historic properties to be included in the program annually. Originally begun in 1996 as a pilot program, the Mills Act Program allows the City to enter into preservation contracts with the owners of designated historic properties who promise to preserve, maintain and in some cases, improve the properties in return for property tax savings. 19 historic properties are already benefiting from the program and realizing property tax reductions of up to 50 percent. The City recently received requests by four owners of Master List properties to be included in the Mills Act program. The draft Mills Act contracts were being referred to the Cultural Heritage Committee for comment prior to Council action. Cultural Heritage Committee Recommendation At its October 22, 2001 meeting the Cultural Heritage Committee held a public hearing on the property owner requests to participate in the Mills Act Program. After hearing comments from the property owners in support of their requests, the Committee voted 6:0 (Committee member McMasters absent) to recommend Council approval of Mills Act contracts for the four properties, all of which are on the City's Master List of Historic Resources. Mills Act Program Historic Preservation is an important goal of the City's General Plan. By providing a financial incentive, the Mills Act Program is one of the most effective preservation tools available to achieve that goal and encourage the preservation of heritage properties. Only commercial and residential properties on the Master List of Historic Resources are eligible for the program. Draft Mills Act contracts were prepared for the candidate properties using standard language provided by the State Historic Preservation Office. The contracts differ substantively only in Exhibits A and B, which describe the historic property and the property owners' planned maintenance and improvement programs. Standard features of the contracts include: (27—/ Council Staff Report- Mills Act Contracts Page 2 • The County Tax Assessor assesses the historic property's value using a "Capitalization of Income" method. This assessment method can often result in significant property tax savings, particularly for properties acquired in the 1980s or 1990s. If the contract is canceled, the assessment is gradually increased to market value basis over the remaining contract term. • The property owner must promise to preserve the building and to use the tax savings to maintain and/or improve the historic building to enhance its historical value, exterior appearance, structural condition, or longevity. Each contract includes an exhibit which lists the maintenance and improvement measures for which tax savings will be used. • The contract is recorded, and is binding on subsequent owners, heirs, or assigns until the agreement is canceled. There is a significant financial penalty for breach of the historic contract. • Mills Act Contracts have a minimum 10-year term. The agreement is self-renewing annually for additional one-year terms, so there is always 10 years remaining on the contract until the owner or City decides not to renew the contract. Once written notice of non-renewal is given, the contract will remain in effect for the balance of the term remaining since the original contract execution or since the last renewal date, as the case may be. The agreement may be amended by mutual consent of the City and property owner. • Building changes are possible under the contract; however changes must comply with all City requirements and with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation Projects, with the guiding objective being the preservation of the building's original historical character and significance. Candidate Properties IL_ A Address: 1212 Garden Street Historic Name: McCaffrey/Goldtree House Owners: Dan and Kathy Smith Current Use: Bed and Breakfast Inn Zoning: C-C (Central Commercial) Status: The property was extensively renovated in 1990 when it was converted from apartments to an inn. c 7-z Council Staff Report- Mills Act Contracts Page 3 Address: 642 Monterey Street w " Historic Name: Hays-Latimer Adobe ' Owners: David W. Hannings Current Use: Dwelling Zoning: O-H (Office, Historic District) Status: The property has recently sold. New owner plans to refurbish adobe and gardens as his personal residence, in keeping with the property's history and original character. A- Address: 1720 Johnson Avenue _ Historic Name: Judge's House Owners: Stephen N. and Ilene P. Sicanoff Current Use: Dwelling - Zoning: C-C Status: The property was extensively renovated in 1990 when it was converted from apartments to an inn. ti Address: 1428 Ni omo Street I Historic Name: Rogers/Sandercock House Owners: Gordon and Deann Oliver Current Use: Dwelling Zoning: R-2-H (Medium Density Residential, Historic District) Status: The property has recently been remodeled with the addition of a new porch and building wing. The remodel project was approved by the CHC in August 1999. ATTACHMENTS 08 1. Draft Council Resolutions approving subject Mills Act Program requests 2. Council Resolution No. 9136 (2000 Series) approving Mills Act Program inception. 3. Cultural Heritage Committee Minutes Council Reading File: Draft Mills Act contracts and historic documentation ih/Umj11sacVMiUsCon 11-01 capt C �-3 Recording Requested By: Attachment 1 City of San Luis Obispo. When recorded,mail to: City Clerk City of San Luis Obispo 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo,CA 93401-3249 RESOLUTION NO. (2001 Series) APPROVING AN HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND DAN AND KATHY SMITH, OWNERS OF A DESIGNATED HISTORIC RESOURCE AT 1212 GARDEN STREET, IN SAN LUIS OBISPO. 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 Program as an on-going historic preservation program to implement General Plan policies encouraging the preservation, restoration and maintenance of historic properties; and WHEREAS, the owner possesses fee title in and to that certain qualified real property, together with associated structures and improvements thereon, legally described as Lot 7 and a portion of Lot 8, Mission Vineyard Tract, City of San Luis Obispo (Assessors Parcel Number 003-525-002, located at 1212 Garden Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93401, also described as the historic McCaffrey/Goldtree House (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 Program Guidelines; and WHEREAS, the City and owner, 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 Title 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. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: C7'- 4{ ATTACHMENT 1 Council Resolution No. (2001 Series) Page 2 SECTION 1. Historic Preservation Agreement approved. The City Council hereby approves the attached historic preservation agreement between the City of San Luis Obispo and the owner. SECTION 2. 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 3. Environmental Determination. The City Council has determined that this historic preservation agreement is not a project, as defined by Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act and is exempt from environmental review. SECTION 4. Recordation of the Agreement. No later than twenty (20) days after the parties execute and 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 , seconded by and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: The foregoing Resolution was adopted this 12001. Mayor Allen K. Settle ATTEST: Lee Price, City Clerk APPROVED: J fr org seg, it� ttorney r Recording Requested By: Attachment 1 City of San Luis Obispo. When recorded,mail to: City Clerk City of San Luis Obispo 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo,CA 93401-3249 RESOLUTION NO. (2001 Series) APPROVING AN HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO,IN THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,AND DAVID W. HANNINGS,OWNER OF A DESIGNATED HISTORIC RESOURCE AT 642 MONTEREY STREET,IN SAN LUIS OBISPO. 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 Owner 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 Program as an on-going historic preservation program to implement General Plan policies encouraging the preservation, restoration and maintenance of historic properties; and WHEREAS, the owner possesses fee title in and to that certain qualified real property, together with associated structures and improvements thereon, legally described as a Portion of Lot 4, Block 9, City of San Luis Obispo (Assessors Parcel Number 002-412-013, located at 642 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93401, also described as the historic Hays/Lattimer Adobe (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 Program Guidelines; and WHEREAS, the City and owner, 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 Title 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. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: c 7-6 ATTACHMENT 1 Council Resolution No. (2001 Series) Page 2 SECTION 1. Historic Preservation Agreement approved. The City Council hereby approves the attached historic preservation agreement between the City of San Luis Obispo and the owner. SECTION 2. 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 3. Environmental Determination. The City Council has determined that this historic preservation agreement is not a project, as defined by Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act and is exempt from environmental review. SECTION 4. Recordation of the Agreement. No later than twenty(20) days after the parties execute and 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 , seconded by and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: The foregoing Resolution was adopted this 2001. Mayor Allen K. Settle ATTEST: Lee Price, City Clerk APPROVED: PM Wfre Aorg shCierAttorney C7- 7 Recording Requested By: Attachment 1 City of San Luis Obispo. When recorded,mail to: City Clerk City of San Luis Obispo 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo,CA 93401-3249 RESOLUTION NO. (2001 Series) APPROVING AN HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO,IN THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO,STATE OF CALIFORNIA,AND STEPHEN AND ILENE SICANOFF, OWNERS OF A DESIGNATED HISTORIC RESOURCE AT 1720 JOHNSON AVENUE, IN SAN LUIS OBISPO. 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 Program as an on-going historic preservation program to implement General Plan policies encouraging the preservation, restoration and maintenance of historic properties; and WHEREAS, the Owners possess fee title in and to that certain qualified real property, together with associated structures and improvements thereon, legally described as a Portion of Lots 8 and 9, Callender Tract, City of San Luis Obispo (Assessors Parcel Number 003-566-028, located at 1720 Johnson Avenue, San Luis Obispo, California 93401, also described as the historic Judge's House (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 Program Guidelines; 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 Title 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. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: C9-9' ATTACHMENT 1 Council Resolution No. (2001 Series) Page 2 SECTION 1. Historic Preservation Agreement approved. The City Council hereby approves the attached historic preservation agreement between the City of San Luis Obispo and the Owners. SECTION 2. 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 3. Environmental Determination. The City Council has determined that this historic preservation agreement is not a project, as defined by Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act and is exempt from environmental review. SECTION 4. Recordation of the Agreement. No later than twenty (20) days after the parties execute and 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 seconded by and on the following roll call vote: . AYES: NOES: ABSENT: The foregoing Resolution was adopted this 2001. Mayor Allen K. Settle ATTEST: Lee Price, City Clerk APPROVED: J fr C' Attorney Recording Requested By: City of San Luis Obispo. Attachment 1 When recorded,mail to: City Clerk City of San Luis Obispo 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo,CA 93401-3249 RESOLUTION NO. (2001 Series) APPROVING AN HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO,STATE OF CALIFORNIA,AND GORDON G.AND DEANN L. OLIVER.)OWNERS OF A DESIGNATED HISTORIC RESOURCE AT 1428 NIPOMO STREET,IN SAN LUIS OBISPO. 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 Program as an on-going historic preservation program to implement General Plan policies encouraging the preservation,. restoration and maintenance of historic properties; and WHEREAS, the Owners possess fee title in and to that certain qualified real property, together with associated structures and improvements thereon, legally described as a Portion of Lots 2 and 12, Block 4, City of San Luis Obispo (Assessors Parcel Number 003-531-006, located at 1428 Nipomo Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93401, also described as the historic Rogers/Sandercock House (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 Program Guidelines; 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 Title 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. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: C r2--/Z ATTACHMENT 1 Council Resolution No. (2001 Series) Page 2 SECTION 1. Historic Preservation Agreement approved. The City Council hereby approves the attached historic preservation agreement between the City of San Luis Obispo and the Owners. SECTION 2. 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 3. Environmental Determination. The City Council has determined that this historic preservation agreement is not a project, as defined by Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act and is exempt from environmental review. SECTION 4. Recordation of the Agreement. No later than twenty (20) days after the parties execute and 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 seconded by , and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: The foregoing Resolution was adopted this ' 2001. Mayor Allen K. Settle ATTEST: Lee Price, City Clerk APPRO D: f Jor n 91y Attorney C /- / / Attachment 2 RESOLUTION NO. 9136 (2000 Series) A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO x TO ESTABLISH THE MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY TAX zs INCENTIVE PROGRAM WHEREAS, in 1996 the City Council approved the Mills Act Program establishing it as a pilot program with 19 properties participating; WHEREAS, on September 25, 2000 the Cultural Heritage Committee held public hearings ' to consider recommending to the City Council the possible expansion of the Mills Act Program; WHEREAS, at said meeting, the Cultural Heritage Committee reviewed field inspection notes, property owner surveys, and staff evaluation of the Program and recommended that the City Council establish the Mills Act Program as an ongoing historic preservation incentive and that the program be expanded to allow up to 10 new Mills Act contracts per year; WHEREAS,the City Council considered this recommendation during a public hearing on December 5,2000. NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo that based on the Cultural Heritage Committee's recommendation, public testimony, the staff report and on the City's Historical Preservation Program Guidelines the following: SECTION 1. Findings. The City Council has determined that: 1. Preservation of historic resources is a key component of the Community's sense of place and quality of life. 2. The General Plan contains policies and programs to promote the preservation, maintenance and rehabilitation of historic resources through City financial incentives. 3. The Mills Act Program promotes General Plan goals by providing a direct financial incentive to encourage property owners to preserve, maintain and rehabilitate their historic properties through potential property tax savings. 4. The program provides.a public benefit by helping to preserve and enhance heritage buildings for public appreciation and enjoyment, enhancing neighborhood environmental quality, and by providing educational opportunities for the community. 5. SECTION 2. Mills Act Program Established. The Council hereby establishes the Mills Act Historic Preservation Incentive Program, allowing up to ten(10) Master List historic properties to be included in the program annually, subject to the following requirements: a. Mills Act Contracts shall require City Council approval, upon recommendation by the Cultural Heritage Committee. b. To participate in the Mills Act Program, properties must be on the City's Master List of Historic Resources. R 9136 C 7 l� Resolution No. 9136 (2000 Series) ATTACHMENT 2 Page 2 c. Council reserves the right to modify or discontinue the program, including reducing the annual number of properties which can be added or setting a limit on the total number of properties which may participate. d. The City shall establish a fee for participation in the Mills Act Program, intended to partially offset City and County costs to administer the program. SECTION 3. Environmental Determination. The community development director has determined that establishment of the Mills Act Program is not a"project" as defined by Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act since it applies to existing development and does not have the potential to result in a direct physical change in the environment. Therefore, no further environmental review is necessary. Upon motion of Council Member Mulholland, seconded by Vice Mayor Ewan, and on the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members Marx, Mulholland, Schwartz, Vice Mayor Ewan and Mayor Settle NOES: None ABSENT: None The foregoing resolution was adopted this 5' day of December 20 Mayor Allen Settle ATTE j Lee Price, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM:. *. G. Attorney C7 Attachment 3 CHC Minutes, Regular Meeting of October 22, 2001 Page 2 Committee member Pavlik noted that aintaining architectural integrity of historic buildings is as importance and maintaining ori ' al appearance. Replacing the original wood, double-hung windows with a vinyl-clad replac ent — while they may look similar — would adversely affect the Adriance Apartment's histo ' integrity and significance. He added that the City's Historic Preservation Program Guideli s and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards discourage the replacement of original wind s with simulated historic windows. He supported repair and restoration of existing window instead of replacement. Chairperson Schrage felt the Ap ents had a recognizable architectural character and that they were one of only a few "court apartmen "remaining in this area. Committee member Whittlesey felt the cost a 'mates provided by ASN to repair the existing windows seemed high. He suggested that by "bi ding out" the window repair job, ASN might lower the project's cost. Committee members Carr, McDonald and Wheele agreed with the previous comments. On a motion by Committee member Whee r, seconded by Committee member Carr, the Committee approved action alternative 2 i he staff report, finding that none of the window repair/replacement options presented by t e applicant were consistent with the City's Historic Preservation Program Guidelines and t Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings. The Committee r commended the applicant repair and restore the windows to preserve the building's "historic abric" and replace windows, only when restoration was not possible, using wood windows o match the original, such as Marvin or Anderson brand Windows. The motion carried, 6 0. In response to a request by the ap 'cant, Committee members also supported use of City Community Development Block Grant f ds to assist with the additional costs of window repair and restoration. 2. 1212 Garden Street, 642 Mo erey Street, 1720 Johnson Avenue, and 1428 Nipomo Street. Review draft Mills A t preservation contracts for the historic McCaffrey House, Hays/Latimer Adobe, The Judge's House, and the Rogers/Sandercock House. Dan and Kathy Smith, David Hannings, Stephen and Ilene Sicanoff, and Gordon and Deanne Oliver,applicants. After taking applicants' testimony and brief discussion, Chairperson Schrage closed the public hearing and the Committee took separate motions for each property: A. 1212 Garden Street—The historic McCaffrey House On a motion by Committee member Carr, seconded by Committee member Wheeler, the Committee recommended Council approval of a Mills Act contract for 1212 Garden Street. The C 7-/y ATTACHMENT 3 CHC Minutes, Regular Meeting of October 22, 2001 Page 3 motion carried, 6-0. B. 642 Monterey Street—The historic Hays-Latimer Adobe On a motion by Committee member McDonald, seconded by Committee member Wheeler, the Committee recommended Council approval of a Mills Act contract for 642 Monterey Street. The motion carried, 6-0. C. 1428 Nipomo Street—The historic Rogers-Sandercock House On a motion by Committee member Wheeler, seconded by Committee member Pavlik, the Committee recommended Council approval of a Mills Act contract for 1428 Nipomo Street. The motion carried, 6-0. D. 1720 Johnson Avenue—The historic Judge's House On a motion by Committee member Carr, seconded by Committee member Wheeler, the Committee recommended Council approval of a Mills Act contract for 1720 Johnson Avenue. The motion carried, 6-0. INFORMATION ITEMS • CHC Tour of the proposed ertson's Market site on Broad Street near Alphonso Street,Thursday, October 2 2001 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Chairperson Schrage remi ed committee members of the special CHC meeting planned for October 25th to tour the proposed Albertson's Market site and view the old California Department of Highways b 'ldings that would be demolished with the new project. • CEQA Basics Workshop,Monday, vember 5, 2001 Chairperson Schrage asked if any committee me bers were interested in attending this workshop planned in San Luis Obispo on November 5, 2 1. Committee members Carr, McDonald and Wheeler said they would like to attend and as d if the City could cover the workshop fee. Jeff Hook said he would check if funds were av ' able and get back with members. ITEMS FOR THE NOVEMBER 2 1 CHC MEETING: Mr. Hook noted that the owner of the Mitchell House, 1429 Osos Stree , had indicated that due to seismic concerns, he intended to request demolition of the unreinforc masonry building, the home of former city mayor and county supervisor Frank Mitchell. He no hat the demolition request would probably be on the Committee's November meeting agenda. C'7-1,5