HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-14-2017 CHC Correspondence - Item 2 (Hopkins)
From:
Steve Hopkins <
Sent:
Wednesday, August 09, 2017 7:35 PM
To:
AICP Brian Leveille; Oetzell, Walter; Advisory Bodies
Cc:
Greg Wynn; Sally Kruger
Subject:
CHC 8-14 Item 2 1171 Pismo Street ARCH -0817-2017
Dear Brian, Walter and Members of the Cultural Heritage Committee,
RECEIVED
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
AUG 10 2017
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
My name is Steve Hopkins and I reside at 1190 Buchon Street. I purchased my home in 2005 and have loved living in
the Old Town neighborhood these past 12 years.
Unfortunately, I will be out of town on Monday, August 14th and will not be able to attend the CHC meeting
regarding 1171 Pismo Street. Therefore, I am writing to you to express my full support of the project as presented by
Sally and Gene Kruger. I am thrilled that the Krugers have purchased 1171 Pismo, that it will now be owner occupied,
and that they will be restoring this much neglected home. I have been through the property and it is truly in a state of
disrepair. We are very fortunate to have new owners in Old Town with the desire, and the ability, to help us in
preserving our historic inventory. The approach they are taking, in terms of preserving the character of the "original"
home as seen from the street, adding side yard pop outs (sufficiently setback from the front elevation), demolishing
the non -historic additions, and relegating the expansion/addition of the home to the rear of the lot, seems very
appropriate.
I am also pleased that the 1926 era cottage is being retained, as it has significant charm and adds to the eclectic appeal
of the alley way. However, I do fully support the demolition of the 1957 era garage. Replacing this structure with a
larger garage helps offset the compromise to a smaller street front development. Like the Krugers, my home also
abuts the alley way. We too tore down a dilapidated, one car garage and replaced it with a new, 2 car garage and a
studio on top. There are many examples of 2, 3 and 4 car garages on the alley way and their request is very much in
keeping with the rhythm of the "hood".
Again, I am in full support of this project as presented by the owners and their architect. We are so fortunate to have
people like the Kruger's who are able to purchase homes in Old Town, and, have the ability to invest what is needed to
restore these extremely neglected properties. I hope as a committee that you will see fit to approve their project as
presented.
Much appreciation,
Steve Hopkins
1190 Buchon Street,
Sart Luis Obispo