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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCHC-1002-16 (ARCH-2300-2015 -- 847 Monterey Street)RESOLUTION NO. 1002-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE, RECOMMENDING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR APPROVE EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS TO A MASTER LIST HISTORIC RESOURCE (SINSHEIMER BUILDING) FOR A NEW RESTAURANT USE, DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT, C -D -H ZONE, APPLICATION #ARCH -2300-2015 WHEREAS, the Cultural Heritage Committee of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a public hearing in the Council Hearing Room of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, on February 22, 2016, pursuant to a proceeding instituted under ARCH -2300-2015; and WHEREAS, notices of said public hearing were made at the time and in the manner required by law; and WHEREAS, the Cultural Heritage Committee has duly considered all evidence, including the testimony of the applicant, interested parties, and the evaluation and recommendations by staff, presented at said hearing. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Cultural Heritage Committee of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: SECTION 1. Findings 1. The project is consistent with the Historic Preservation Guidelines since the proposed alterations to a historic structure retain character defining features, does not introduce new or conflicting architectural elements, and complies with rehabilitation standards of the Secretary of Interior Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. 2. The project is consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation because distinctive materials and features will remain and the historic character of the property will be retained and preserved. SECTION 2. Environmental Review. The project is categorically exempt under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) because the proposed project is an exterior alteration to an existing building that will have no significant impact on the environment. SECTION 3. Action. The Cultural Heritage Committee hereby recommends approval of the project, subject to the following conditions: Conditions 1. Final design plans submitted for construction approvals shall include modifications on the new proposed doorways at the rear elevation to include a design which coordinates with the existing steel shutters by including a solid section of door, division, or other change in materials below the shutters and at approximately the location of the existing sills. 2. Plans submitted for Director Review shall retain all character defining features including, arched windows and the steel shutters. Exterior alterations shall not destroy or alter any Resolution No.CHC-1002-16 847 Monterey Street (ARCH -2300-2015) Page 2 character defining features, and plans submitted for construction permits shall include sufficient detail and callout notes to ensure the existing archways, window width, and shutters will be retained and unmodified consistent with plans reviewed by the CHC. 3. Plans submitted for construction permits shall reflect CHC direction to further explore design alternatives of the proposed trash enclosure as it is viewed from Rose Alley that includes, but is not limited to, additional articulation and alternative materials, to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director. Note: Code requirements provided to applicant separately. On motion by Chair Hill, seconded by Committee Member Papp, and on the following roll call vote: AYES: Committee Members Kincaid, Larrabee, Papp and Walthert Vice -Chair Brajkovich and Chair Hill NOES: None REFRAIN: None ABSENT: Committee Member Baer The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 22nd day of February 2016. Bria Neill , retell ary Cultural Heritage Committee