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RESOLUTION NO. CHC-1001-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO CULTURAL HERITAGE
COMMITTEE, RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL REMOVE
1009 MONTEREY STREET FROM THE CITY’S LIST OF
CONTRIBUTING HISTORIC STRUCTURES, HIST-2592-2016 (CHC)
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 HIST-2592-2016
(CHC), Rob Rossi, applicant/owner; 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. Though the subject building is within the Downtown Historic District, the character of
the building is not historically significant due to its lack of historic and original
architectural features and numerous modifications.
2. The structure no longer retains enough of its historic physical characteristics to convey its
significance or association with the transportation themes of the first half of the twentieth
century.
3. The building no longer maintains authenticity and integrity because the building has been
significantly modified over time and the building no longer retains its original
appearance, workmanship, or connection to historic themes of transportation and bus
stations.
4. Significant alternations to the original construction of the structure include modifications
for structural reinforcements, approximately 50 percent of the storefront façade has been
removed, one window has been removed and the size and area of additional windows was
enlarged, the original large garage door was filled in, and the bus entrance has been filled
in to accommodate a smaller pedestrian entry.
5. The removal of the existing structure from the list of Contributing Historic Structures is
consistent with the Historic Preservation Ordinance because the building does not meet
the criteria for inclusion on the City’s list of historic resources.
Resolution No.CHC-1001-16
HIST-2592-2016
1009 Monterey Street
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SECTION 2. Environmental Review. Section 15061(b)(3) states a project is
exempt from CEQA if the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to
projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it
can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a
significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. The determination of
historical significance is not subject to CEQA because the project will not have a significant
effect on the environment since it is a review of whether the subject site satisfies at least one of
the criteria for historic resource listing within the Historic Preservation Ordinance. Any future
development related to the proposed site will be subject to environmental review as required
under CEQA.
SECTION 3. Action. The Committee hereby recommends approval of application
#HIST-2592-2016 (CHC) supporting a recommendation to the City Council to remove 1009
Monterey Street from the City’s list of contributing historic structures.
On motion by Committee Member Papp, seconded by Committee Member Baer, and on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Committee Members Kincaid, Larrabee, Walthert, Brajkovich, and Hill
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