HomeMy WebLinkAboutCHC-1013-16 (ARCH-3347-2016 -- 849 Monterey Street)RESOLUTION NO. CHC -1013-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO CULTURAL HERITAGE
COMMITTEE, RECOMMENDING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR FIND THE PROJECTING SIGN ON A MASTER LIST
HISTORIC RESOURCE (SINSHEIMER BUILDING), CONSISTENT
WITH THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE; 849 MONTEREY
STREET, DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT, C -D -H ZONE,
APPLICATION #ARCH -3347-2016
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 July 25, 2016, pursuant to a proceeding instituted under ARCH -3347-2016; 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. The Cultural Heritage Committee hereby finds the project
consistent with the Historic Preservation Ordinance (ARCH -3347-2016), based on the following
findings:
1. 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.
2. The project is consistent with the Historic Preservation Guidelines since the proposed
alterations to a historic structure retain character defining features, do not introduce new or
conflicting architectural elements, and comply with rehabilitation standards of the
Secretary of Interior Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
3. The proposed exception from the Sign Regulations for a projecting sign to exceed the
maximum allowed area is appropriate given the presence of the historic building signage
which precludes opportunities of alternative types of signage on the primary building
fagade.
4. As conditioned, neon lighting for a projecting sign with a larger box depth is appropriate
for the projecting sign because the alternative method of exterior lighting for the sign would
negatively affect views of the unique historic iron fagade.
SECTION 2. Environmental Review. The project is categorically exempt under the
following: Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), because the proposed sign is a minor exterior
alteration to an existing building that will have no significant impact on the environment.
Resolution No.CHC-1013-16
849 Monterey Street (ARCH -3347-2016)
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SECTION 3. Action. The Cultural Heritage Committee hereby recommends the
Community Development Director find the project consistent with the City's Historic Preservation
Ordinance, subject to the following condition:
1. The existing Sinsheimer Bros wall sign shall be retained and not obscured, relocated, or
modified.
On motion by Committee Member Hill, seconded by Committee Member Papp, and on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Committee Members Brajkovich, Kincaid, Hill, Larrabee, Papp, and Walthert
NOES: None
REFRAIN: None
ABSENT: Committee Member Baer
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 25th day of July 2016.
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Bnan Levell , Secretary
Cultural Heritage Committee