South Broad Street Corridor Plan - the City of San Luis Obispo

South Broad Street Corridor Area Plan – PC Hearing Draft February 2012
Figure 5.4 Metal shop/warehouse at
778 Francis
Railroad Commercial Style. Commercial buildings
associated with the railroad consisted of a diverse range
of styles and materials; however, certain style elements
were prevalent and helped define the area’s historic
character and sense of place. Architectural styles ranged
from simple shed-type or gable-roofed metal buildings
to brick, plaster, and concrete multi-story, rectilinear
and round buildings. The following should be used in
commercial, mixed-use, industrial shed, live-work, and
courtyard building types: common brick; horizontal
wood board siding; vertical board-and-batt siding;
corrugated metal siding and roofing; double-hung,
casement, jalousie, and fixed-glass windows with trim;
use of brick trim and metal lintels over doors and
windows; stone foundations or accent courses;
decorative roof parapets; arched window and door
openings; decorative roof rafters; clerestory windows;
and concrete, tile, and smooth plaster. Examples of old
and new buildings are shown in Figures 5.4, 5.5, and 5.6.
More examples can be found in the City’s Railroad
District Plan.
Figure 5.5 Contemporary metal-sided
office building reflects railroad
influences at 1980 Santa Barbara
Avenue
Figure 5.6 Remodeled railroad
warehouse with saw tooth roof and
clerestory windows at 1940 Santa
Barbara Avenue
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