HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-10941 ADD 1568 HIGUERA ST TO MASTER LIST OF HISTORIC RESOURCES AS MILES FITZGERALD HOME AND ADD 1582 1592 HIGUERA ST AND 1061 GROVE ST TO CONTRIBUTING PROPERTIES LISTRESOLUTION NO. 10941 (2018 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ADDING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1568
HIGUERA STREET TO THE MASTER LIST OF HISTORIC RESOURCES
AS "THE MILES FITZGERALD HOME" AND ADDING THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1582 & 1592 HIGUERA STREET AND 1061 GROVE
STREET TO THE CONTRIBUTING PROPERTIES LIST OF HISTORIC
RESOURCES (HIST -1458-2018)
WHEREAS, the applicant, Thomas Menzie Cliff, filed an application on March 7, 2018,
for review of the inclusion of the properties at 1568, 1582, and 1592 Higuera Street, and
1061 Grove Street on the City's Master List of Historic Resources; and
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 May 21, 2018, and recommended that the City Council add the property at
1568 Higuera Street to the Master List of Historic Resources, and to add the property at 1582 &
1592 Higuera Street and 1061 Grove to the Contributing List of Historic Resources; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a public hearing
on September 18, 2018, for the purpose of considering the request to add the properties to the
Inventory of Historic Resources; and
WHEREAS, notices of said public hearings were made at the time and in the manner
required by law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has duly considered all evidence, including the record of
the Cultural Heritage Committee hearing and recommendation, testimony of the applicant and
interested parties, and the evaluation and recommendation presented by staff.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings. Based upon all the evidence, the City Council makes the
following findings:
a) The subject properties are eligible for inclusion in the City's Inventory of Historic
Resources because they satisfy at least one of the evaluation criteria for historic
resource listing described in the § 14.01.070 of the City's Historic Preservation
Ordinance (HPO), exhibit a high degree of historic integrity, and are more than 50
years old.
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b) The structures on the subject properties satisfy evaluation criteria related to
architectural style (HPO § 14.01.070 (A)) because they convey a purity of style and
exhibit attractiveness through detailing and craftsmanship, and are associated with
Thomas Maino, a notable local builder. They occupy their original site, are largely
unaltered, and retain their characteristic design and materials, satisfying criteria for
Integrity (HPO § 14.01.070 (C)).
C) The property at 1568 Higuera Street (the Miles Fitzgerald Home) qualifies for
designation as a Master List Resource because it has maintained its original historic
and architectural character, contributes to the historic character of the City, and is
associated with Miles A. Fitzgerald, an important person in the City's history who
served as City Attorney and was a founding member of the San Luis Obispo County
Historical Society. The association with the life of a person important to local
history also satisfies Historic Criteria set out in HPO § 14.01.070 (B) (1).
d) The property at 1582 & 1592 Higuera Street and 1061 Grove Street qualifies for
designation as a Contributing List Resource because it has maintained its original
historic and architectural character, and contributes to the historic character of the
City.
SECTION 2. Environmental Determination. The project is categorically exempt from the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Inclusion of the subject
properties on the City's Inventory of Historic Resources does not have the potential for causing a
significant effect on the environment, and so is covered by the general rule described in §
15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
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SECTION 3. Action. The City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo does hereby
include the property located at 1568 Higuera Street to the Master List of Historic Resources as
"The Miles Fitzgerald Home," and does hereby add the property at 1582 & 1592 Higuera Street
and 1061 Grove Street to the Contributing Properties List of Historic Resources.
Upon motion of Vice Mayor Christianson, seconded by Council Member Gomez and on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Gomez, Pease and Rivoire,
Vice Mayor Christianson and Mayor Harmon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this
ATTEST:
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS.TO-'ORM:
ty Attorney
18th day of September, 2018.
May6r Htidi Harmon
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City
of San Luis Obispo, California, this )-C"' day of 5
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Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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