HomeMy WebLinkAboutCHC-1004-16 (ARCH-2085-2015 -- 1127 George Street)CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION NO. CHC -1004-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO CULTURAL HERITAGE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR FIND THE PROPOSED DORMER ADDITIONS AT 1127
GEORGE STREET CONSISTENT WITH HISTORIC PRESERVATION
PROGRAM GUIDELINES AND THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR
STANDARDS FOR THE TREATMENT OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES
(ARCH -2085-2015)
WHEREAS, the applicant, Alan Marten, filed an application on September 29, 2015, for
review of the proposed addition of new dormer windows to the roof of a residence at
1127 George Street, a Contributing Historic Residence; and,
WHEREAS, the Cultural Heritage Committee of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted
a public hearing in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo,
California, on March 28, 2016, for the purpose of reviewing the addition of dormers to the roof
of the residence at 1127 George Street; and,
WHEREAS, notices of said public hearings 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 applicants, 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. Based upon all the evidence, the Cultural Heritage Committee
makes the following findings:
1. The project is consistent with the Historic Preservation Program Guidelines, and in
particular § 3. 1, § 3.3, and § 3.4 regarding changes to historic resources outside of
historic districts. The proposed dormer windows do not sharply contrast with, block
public views of, or visually detract from the historic architectural character of the
residence. The square plan, wood shiplap siding, recessed porch and entry decoration,
double -hung window pattern, bay window, and open eaves that define the building's
historic character are retained and preserved. The dormers are designed and detailed
in a manner consistent with the building's architectural style; well-proportioned to the
scale of the roof, following its sloped and hipped form, and using the same
composition shingles, wood trim, and open eave detailing.
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2. The project is consistent with the Secretary of Interior's Standards for the Treatment
of Historic Properties. The property continues to be used for its historical use, and its
historic character is preserved. Distinctive materials, features, and finishes defining
the property's historical character, including roofing material, wood trim, shiplap
siding, and open eave details, will be retained and preserved. As recommended by
Standard #9 for rehabilitation of historic properties, the new construction does not
destroy any historic materials, features, or spatial relationships that characterize the
property, is compatible with the historic materials, features, size, scale and
proportion, and massing, of the historic residence, and protects the integrity of the
property and its environment.
3. The project conforms to the goals and policies of the General Plan's Conservation
and Open Space Policies, and in particular Policies 3.3.1, 3.3.4, and 3.3.5, regarding
the preservation of historical and architectural resources. The new dormers are
sensitively designed in a manner consistent with the building's architectural style and
historic character, using the roof's same shape, hipped form, composition shingle
material, wood trim, and open eave detail. They are appropriately scaled and
proportioned to blend into the roof form so that they are not conspicuous to the
observer. The design of the dormers protects the historical character of the property,
and follows the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic
Properties.
SECTION 2. Environmental Review. This project is exempt from the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as described in CEQA Guidelines §15301
(Existing Facilities). It involves minor alteration of an existing structure and will not cause a
substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource.
SECTION 3. Action. The Cultural Heritage Committee does hereby recommend that the
Community Development Director find the project consistent with the Historic Preservation
Ordinance, subject to incorporation of the following condition into any approval granted to the
application:
Conditions:
1. Architectural Details: Plans submitted for construction permits shall clearly depict
materials, colors, and dimensions of the new dormer window elements, including
siding, window frames and mullions, lintels, sills, recesses, trim, eaves, roofing
material and other related features. Architectural details will be designed and
arranged in a manner consistent with the character of the historic residence and with
historic structures of similar architectural style, as represented in the project plans, to
the satisfaction of the Community Development Director.
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On motion by Committee Member Larrabee, seconded by Committee Member Kincaid, and on
the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Committee Members Baer, Kincaid, Larrabee, Walthert, and Chair Hill
NOES:
Committee Member Papp ,
REFRAIN:
None.
ABSENT:
Vice -Chair Brajkovich
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 28th day of March, 2016.
Bnan Levee e, Secretary
Cultural Heritage Committee
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On motion by Committee Member Larrabee, seconded by Committee Member Kincaid, and on
the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Committee Members Baer, Kincaid, Larrabee, Walthert, and Chair Hill
NOES:
Committee Member Papp ,
REFRAIN:
None.
ABSENT:
Vice -Chair Brajkovich
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 28th day of March, 2016.
Brian LeveA e, Secretary
Cultural Heritage Committee