HomeMy WebLinkAboutCHC-1014-16 (ARCH-3294-2016 -- 736_738 Higuera Street)RESOLUTION NO. CHC -1014-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO CULTURAL HERITAGE
COMMITTEE, RECOMMENDING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR FIND THE PROPOSED SIGNS ON A MASTER LIST
HISTORIC RESOURCE (CARRISA BUILDING), CONSISTENT WITH
THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE; 736 / 738 HIGUERA
STREET, DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT, C -D -H ZONE,
APPLICATION #ARCH -3294-2016
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 -3294-2016; 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 Historic Preservation Ordinance (ARCH -3294-2016), based on the following
findings:
1. As conditioned, the proposed project is consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's
Standards for Rehabilitation #9 and #10, because the proposed signs will not destroy the
property's historic materials, features, and spatial relationships, and are compatible with
existing historic features, scale, and massing, and if removed in the future, will not damage
the essential form and architectural integrity of the building.
2. As conditioned, the project is consistent with Historic Preservation Program Guidelines
3.4.3 and 3.4.4, because the projects design proposes minor exterior additions that will not
significantly alter the original architectural character, form, or scale of the building, or
introduce elements that conflict with existing architectural elements.
SECTION 2. Environmental Review. The project is categorically exempt under Section
15301 (Existing Facilities) because the proposed signs are minor exterior alteration to an existing
building that will have no significant impact on the environment.
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 conditions:
1. Plans submitted for Director review shall demonstrate how installation of the entry wall
sign will not damage the transom windows.
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2. The plinth or base beneath the entry sign, the entry sign should be reduced in scale and not
overhang the existing cornice molding at the base of the sign. Additionally, the overall
height shall be reduced below the level of the horizontal line of the existing masonry above
the transom windows.
3. Application and materials used for the painted wall sign shall be consistent with the
Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, and shall not damage the existing
brick wall.
4. The painted wall sign should be reduced in size to meet the maximum allowed wall sign
area established in the Sign Regulation.
5. Plans submitted for Director Review shall demonstrate a method of installation/application
for the proposed signs that in case of future removal shall not damage the essential form
and architectural integrity of the building.
6. The neon lighting and wall sign light shall not exceed 100 luxes (10 foot-candles) each,
measured at a distance of 10 feet from the sign.
On motion by Committee Member Brajkovich, 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: Baer
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 25`h day of July 2016.
Baan LeveilIe, Secretary
Cultural Heritage Committee