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Home My WebLink About01/18/2011, C5 - RECOMMENDATION TO ADD THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1028A ISLAY STREET TO THE LIST OF CONTRIBUTING HISTOR council Mme` j ac,Enaa uEpont C I T Y OF SAN L U IS O B 1 S P O FROM: John Mandeville, Community Development Director Prepared By: James David, Assistant Planner SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION TO ADD THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1028A ISLAY STREET TO THE LIST OF CONTRIBUTING HISTORIC RESOURCES. RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Cultural Heritage Committee (CHC), adopt a resolution adding the property located at 1028A Islay Street to the List of Contributing Historic Resources. DISCUSSION Background F� The property owner of 1028A Islay Street , (Attachment 1, Vicinity Map) has requested that her property be added to the List of Contributing Historic Resources. Historic listing as either a Master List or a Contributing Property requires a public hearing before the Cultural Heritage Committee (CHC), nomination to the City t Council and Council approval. i There are two types of historic resources in <- 2010 yp = Existing House, San Luis Obispo. Individual buildings that have significant historic or architectural — -- value are called "Master List Properties". These are the most unique and important historic resources and merit special recognition and protection. A property may be listed as a Master List property if it meets any of the criteria in the Historic Preservation Program Guidelines. The second type of historic resource is the "Contributing Property". A Contributing Property is defined as "buildings or other resources at least 50 years old that maintain their original or attained historic and architectural character, and contribute, either 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" (City Council Ordinance No. 1557 (2010 Series). While most Contributing Properties are located within historic districts, the CHC and the City Council have determined they may be located anywhere in the City if they meet the above criteria. C5-1 Council Agenda Report—Contributing List, 1028A Islay Page 2 January 18, 2011 Site Data Property Owner: Mary Kirkpatrick Zoning: R-3-H General Plan: Medium-High-Density Residential Site Area: 12,330 square feet Site Description: The site includes two houses at the front of the lot (1028A Islay and 1034 Islay), a detached duplex apartment unit at the rear of the property (102813 Islay and 1028C Islay), and a garage. Historic District: Old Town i �S7 ' r I I I•� 'i4 ,,/ Subject property and vicinity Architectural/Historical Background The home at 1028A Islay was constructed either in late 1905 or early 1906. The estimated construction date for the house next door at 1034 Islay is 1903. This home is already on the List of Contributing Historic Resources. In 1950, apartments 1028 Islay B and 1028 Islay C were constructed. A bathroom addition and garage were added to the subject property at a later date. The property is located in the Old Town Historic District, an area of the City that experienced its peak period of development between 1880 and 1920 and was home to the burgeoning merchant class in San Luis Obispo that emerged during this time. Predominant architectural features of this district include gable and hip roof types, highly ornamented roof features, traditional fenestration, and painted wood surface material. Although many of the buildings were built at separate times, the pattern, rhythm, and repetition of common design elements or detailing of historic building fagades along Old Town streets create a prevailing theme and character for the district. C5-2 Council Agenda Report-Contributing List, 1028A Islay Page 3 January 18, 2011 According to the City's historic documentation, the !\ architectural style of the home at 1028A Islay Street is Neo- y., _ ;a it `l Classic Rowhouse, an architectural style popular in San Luis Obispo from 1895 to 1915. The Neo-Classic Rowhouse displays similarities to preceding popular architectural styles; Queen Anne Cottage and Classic Box. Prominent • architectural features include: a one-story house on a raised foundation; hipped roof with dormer window; flat trim �- window frames; narrow clapboard siding; front and rear porches recessed to one side; and a side bay window. The Neo-Classic Rowhouse is typically a modest architectural style with comparatively less ornamentation than Victorian and Queen Anne style homes. Also, although "rowhouse" r '1 suggests attached units, it is used here to mean detached Facade ornamentationhouses built side-by-side, in a line. This property has architectural features characteristic of a Neo-Classic Rowhouse. There is decorative molding in a starburst design in the pediment above the front porch and Doric columns enclose the recessed porch. It sits on a raised foundation and has a hipped roof and narrow clapboard siding with flat trim framing the windows as well as a square bay window on the street front. Advisory Body Recommendation At its December 13, 2010 meeting, the CHC held a public hearing on the property owner's request to add her residence to the List of Contributing Historic Resources. The Committee voted 4-0 to recommend the City Council designate the property a Contributing Historic Resource because it is an excellent example of a Neo-Classic Rowhouse that is at least 50 years old, has retained its original exterior architectural character, and contributes to the historic character of the neighborhood in which it is located (Attachment 3, CHC Minutes, 12/13/10). The house is very similar in design to the neighboring house at 1034 Islay, which is on the List of Contributing 1 ' Neighborhood Context: 1028A Islay (left) and 1034 Islay (right) C5-3 Council Agenda Report—Contributing List, 1028A Islay Page 4 January 18, 2011 Historic Resources. The location of the house is setback approximately 20 feet from the street yard property line, which follows the traditional neighborhood development pattern. Effects of Historic Listing Once properties are added to the Contributing List, they are eligible to receive and display a historic plaque. Exterior site and building changes are possible, provided that such changes promote the structure's original architectural style and character. Significant site and architectural changes are referred to the CHC to determine whether the changes are consistent with City standards and to meet CEQA requirements. FISCAL IMPACT Adding the property to the List of Contributing Historic Resources will have no fiscal impact on the City. ALTERNATIVES 1. Continue the item for additional analysis or research. If the Council chooses this alternative, direction should be given to staff regarding additional information needed to make a decision on the recommendation. 2. Deny the request to add the property located at 1028A Islay Street to the List of Contributing Historic.Resources. This alternative is not recommended because the proposed listing is consistent with Council Ordinance#1557 (2010 Series). ATTACHMENTS 1. Vicinity Map 2. Applicant Statement 3. CHC Meeting Minutes, December 13, 2010 4. Draft Council Resolution T.•lCouncil Agenda ReportslCommunity Development CARI20111CHC 124-10 (1028A Islay) C5-4 r�r � �1 �j Attachment 2 1028A ISLAY STREET MRS MARY GOBLE KIRKPATRICK Request for Contributing Property Status A Contributing Property is defined as a structure"built before 1941 that has retained its original architectural style and when viewed in the context of its surroundings contributes to the historic character of the area." (City Council Resolution No. 6424 1988 Series) This property is located on the 1000 block of Islay; one block south of Mitchell Park and two blocks north of San Luis Obispo's Train Depot. The building's exact age is unknown,but is estimated to have been built in late 1905'or early 1906. The house appears on a 1906 photograph hanging in the librarian's office at the San Luis Obispo County Historical Museum. The house also appears on the 1909 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map but is not shown in the 1903-05 map. The house is a good example of a Neo-Classic Rowhouse, an architectural style popular in San Luis Obispo from 1895 to 1915. The Neo Classic Rowhouse is typically a modest architectural style with comparatively less ornamentation and decoration than Victorian and Queen Anne Style homes. The house does however have some ornamentation along the front of the house. There is decorative molding in a starburst design in the pediment above on the front porch and Doric columns enclose the recessed porch. It sits on a raised foundation and has a hipped roof and narrow clapboard siding with flat trim framing the windows as well as a square bay window on the street front. According to the 1914 City Directory the house was occupied by Mr. Edgar H. and Mrs. Jennie Dowler. Mr. Dowler was listed as a grocer who operated a grocery store at 1139 Garden Street The residences on the 1000 block of Islay Street have ties to the Southern.Pacific Railroad Company which heavily influenced the development of San Luis Obispo at the end of the 191i Century and the early twentieth century. The 1906 City Directory listed various residents employed by the Southern Pacific Railroad living on the 1000 Block of Islay Street: 1022 Islay Patrick Connolly, Section Foreman, Southern Pacific RR Company 10181slay W.T. Cushing, Engineer, Southern Pacific RR Company 1044 Islay Herman Hoffman, Roadmaster, Southern Pacific RR Company 1050 Islay James A. Leavitt, Engineer, Southern Pacific RR Company C5-6 3 DRAFT Attachment SAN LUIS OBISPO CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE MINUTES December 13, 2010 ROLL CALL: Present: Committee Members Hemalata Dandekar, Buzz Kalkowski, Vice-Chair Jeff Oliveira, and Chairperson Dan Carpenter Absent: Committee Members Barbara Breska, Enrica Costello, and Katy Davis Staff: Senior Planner Phil Dunsmore, Deputy Community Development Director Kim Murry, and Recording Secretary Janet Miller ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The agenda was accepted as presented. MINUTES: Minutes of November 22, 2010 were approved as presented. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: There were no comments from the public. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: 1. 1028 A Islay Street. CHC 124-10; Consideration of 1028 A Islay Street for placement on the Contributing List of Historic Resources; R-3-H zone, City of San Luis Obispo —Community Development Dept., applicant. (James David) Phil Dunsmore, Senior Planner, presented the staff report, . recommending the CHC approve the draft resolution recommending the City Council add the property located at 1028 A Islay Street to the Contributing Properties List of Historic Resources, based on findings and subject to conditions which he outlined. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were no comments from the public. COMMITTEE COMMENTS: The Committee members noted the property was an excellent example for the Contributing List of Historic Resources. C5-7 Draft CHC Minutes 3Attachment December 13; 2010 Page 2 On motion by Committee Member Kalkowski, seconded by Committee Member Dandekar, to adopt the draft resolution recommending the.City Council add the propertv located at.1028 A Islay Street to the Contributing Properties List of Historic Resources. AYES: Committee Members Dandekar, Kalkowski, Vice-Chair Oliveira, and Chairperson Carpenter NOES: None RECUSED: None ABSENT: Committee Members Breska, Costello, and Davis The motion passed on a 4:0 vote. Staff Agenda Forecast b. eview of 2011-2013 Cultural Heritage Committee Budget Goals C. C mr. Kalkowski expressed a desire to review a set number of erties for hist 'c assessment on a future agenda. Commr. Dand ar suggested consi ing identifying districts rather than focZhistori cific properties. Staff sug sted a future agenda item to update turces inventory and a sepa tolook at the boundary of historic disOn motion b Commi Member Kalkowski seconmittee Member Dandekar, to a endize and have Staff develo a framework for assessing characteristics and developin'bDrotocol for uodatina hi6torical resources. AYES: Committee Members andekar, K owski, Vice-Chair Oliveira, and Chairperson Carpenter NOES: None RECUSED: None ABSENT: Committee Members Bre a, ostello, and Davis The motion passed on a 4:0 vote 3. Committee - Open positions in 2 1. ADJOURNMENT: T meeting was adjourned at 6:05 p.m. Respectfully su itted by, Janet Mill Reco/rd' g Secretary C5-8 i Attachment 4 RESOLUTION NO. (2011 Series) A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ADDING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1028A ISLAY STREET TO THE LIST OF CONTRIBUTING HISTORIC RESOURCES,CHC 124-10 WHEREAS, applicant Mary Kirkpatrick, on October 26, 2010, submitted an application to add her residence to the List of Contributing Historic Resources; and WHEREAS, the Cultural Heritage Committee of the City of San Luis Obispo at a public hearing held in the Council Hearing Room of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California,.on December 13, 2010, recommended the Council add the property located at 1028A Islay Street to the List of Contributing Historic Resources; and WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a public hearing on January 18, 2011, for the purpose of considering adding the property located at 1028A Islay Street to the List of Contributing 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 Guidelines for Contributing Historic Resources: 1. The house is eligible for the List of Contributing Historic Resources because it is an excellent example of a Neo-classic Rowhouse that is at least 50 years old, has retained its original exterior architectural character, and contributes to the historic character of the neighborhood in which it is located. 2. Historic listing is exempt from environmental review (CEQA Guidelines, Section 15331 (Historical Preservation) & Section 15308 (Resource Protection)). SECTION 2. Action. The Council of the City of San Luis Obispo does hereby add the property located at 1028A Islay Street to the List of Contributing Historic Resources. SECTION 3. 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. C5-9 Resolution No. [ ] Attachment 4 Page 2 Upon motion of seconded by and on the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: The foregoing Resolution was adopted this day of 2011. Mayor, Jan Marx ATTEST: Elaina Cano, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: LChristine Dietrick, City Attorney T.•ICouncil Agenda Reports lCommunity Development CAM20111CHC 124-10 (1028A Islay) — Council Reso C5-10