HomeMy WebLinkAboutCHC-1015-16 (ARCH-3534-2016 -- 840 Monterey Street)RESOLUTION NO. CHC -1015-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO CULTURAL HERITAGE
COMMITTEE, RECOMMENDING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR FIND THE WALL SIGN ON A CONTRIBUTING LIST
HISTORIC RESOURCE (BLACKSTONE HOTEL), INCONSISTENT
WITH THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE; 840 MONTEREY
STREET, DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT, C -D -H ZONE,
APPLICATION #ARCH -3534-2016
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 September 26, 2016, pursuant to a proceeding instituted under ARCH -3534-2016;
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. Fin s. The Cultural Heritage Committee hereby finds the project
inconsistent with the Historic Preservation Ordinance (ARCH -3534-2016), based on the following
finding:
1. The project is inconsistent with the Historic Preservation Guidelines for compatible
development in historic districts, since the sign at this location is not consistent with the
surrounding neighborhood and adds sign clutter at a critically sensitive location facing
the Mission.
SECTION 2. Environmental Review. The California Environmental Quality Act does not
apply to projects with a public agency rejects or disapproves (Section 15270).
SECTION 3. Action. The Cultural Heritage Committee hereby recommends the
Community Development Director deny the proposed sign based on inconsistency with the
Historic Preservation Program Guidelines.
On motion by Committee Member Larrabee, seconded by Committee Member Baer, and on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Committee Members Baer, Kincaid, Larrabee, Papp, Walthert, and Chair Hill
NOES: Vice -Chair Brajkovich
ABSENT: None
Resolution No. CHC -1015-16
840 Monterey Street (ARCH -3534-2016)
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The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 26th day of September 2016.
Bkill.,
ran Leu le, ecretary
Cultural Heritage Committee