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Alma Giovanotti Bungalow — Landmark Designation

Description

The owners asked the city to elevate this 1922 McKinney-designed California bungalow from the local register to landmark status; the committee agreed unanimously and sent the recommendation to the City Council.

Impact summary

If the council approves, the house gets the city's strongest historic protection, and its paired bungalow on Beach Street could follow.

Applicant

Name: Property owners represented by James Papp
Address: 771 Toro Street, San Luis Obispo, CASee this on the map

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Last vote · Cultural Heritage Committee

Recommended approval6–0, unanimous

A recommendation, not a final decision. City Council decides next.

Last discussed Aug 24, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Aug 24, 2026Recommended approval 6–0

Cultural Heritage Committee

Related issues (1)

Landmark designation of 771 Toro Street (Alma Giovanotti Bungalow)

A 1922 California bungalow with Prairie School influences, designed by William Whitley McKinney, could become a city landmark alongside its companion house at 1163 Beach Street. Landmark status brings stronger preservation protections and potential Mills Act tax benefits for the owners, but the final call rests with the City Council.

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