HomeMy WebLinkAboutCHC-1003-16 (ARCH-2408-2015 -- City Hall Way Finding Kiosk) RESOLUTION NO. CHC-1003-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO CULTURAL HERITAGE
COMMITTEE, RECOMMENDING THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
COMMISSION APPROVE THE DOWNTOWN ORIENTATION MAP
KIOSKS AND NEW CITY HALL INFORMATION CENTER &
WAYFINDING KIOSK (ARCH-2408-2015)
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 January 25, 2016, pursuant to a proceeding instituted under application #ARCH
2408-2016, City of San Luis Obispo , applicant ; 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. As conditioned, the proposed signs/kiosks are consistent with the Historic
Preservation Guidelines because they do not sharply contrast with, significantly block public
views of, or visually detract from, the historic architectural character of the Downtown Historic
District or historically designated structures.
2. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Element Policy
4.20.6 by providing sidewalk appeal that can be appreciated by people on the sidewalks.
3. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan Circulation Element
Policy 5.1.1 because it encourages and promotes walking as a regular means of transportation.
SECTION 2. Environmental Review. The project is exempt from environmental
review under Section 15303, Class 3, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, of
the CEQA Guidelines because the project proposes to install small new structures (signs) that are
consistent with the applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable City regulations.
SECTION 3. Action. The Committee hereby recommends approval of application
#ARCH 2408-2015, subject to the following directional items and conditions.
Directional Items
1. Provide better color contrast between the background sign color and the map on the
Downtown Orientation Map Kiosk s.
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2. Refine the locations of signs considering potential for sign clutter with existing
signage and various sign types included in the Wayfinding Sign Program.
3. Include a context map along with the detailed map on the Downtown Orientation
Map Kiosks.
4. Review the scale/height of the Downtown Orientation Map Kiosk s for compatibility
in the Downtown.
5. Provide alternative illumination for the signs (internal illumination is not allowed in
the downtown).
6. Review cohesiveness of the different styles of signage in front of City Hall.
Conditions
1. Final locations for the Downtown Orientation Map Kiosks in the public right-of-way
shall be approved by the Public Works Director and the Community Development Director.
2. S igns shall be designed and installed to be consistent with ADA standards. Sign
installation is preferred, where feasible, with areas outside of the circulation path such as in a
planter area or bulb out .
On motion by Committee member Papp, seconded by Chair Hill and on the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Committee Members Sandy Baer, Craig Kincaid, Sha nnon Larrabee, Leah
Walthe rt, and Vice-Chair Thom Brajkovich.
NOES: None
REFRAIN: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 25th day of January, 2016.
_____________________________
Brian Leveille, Secretary
Cultural Heritage Committee