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Home My WebLink About02-148 - Resolutions ITEM PULLED TO BE REVISED RESOLUTION NO. 02-148 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING HISTORIC LANDMARK DRC2002-00214 DESIGNATING THE PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILWAY CORRIDOR AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK, EXCLUSIVE OF ANY STRUCTURES WITHIN THE CORRIDOR, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 202091-47; 202-151-25 AND 26; 207-101-39 AND 40; 207-141-35; 207-571-86; 208-091-65; 208-431-02; 227-121-35; 227-141-64 AND 78; 1076-261-76 AND 78; 1076-301-18 AND 19; 1076-441-60; 1076-591-14 THROUGH 16; 1089-031-02, 05, 22, AND 23; 1089-071-27 AND 28; 1089-291-01; 1089-531-78; 1089-561-54 THROUGH 56; AND 1089-562-51 THROUGH 53. A. RECITALS. 1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga filed an application for a Landmark as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Landmark is referred to as "the application." 2. On April 24, 2002, the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed, public hearing. 3. On May 15, 2002, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga considered said application. 4. All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. B. RESOLUTION. NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined and resolved by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows: 1. This Council hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part 'A" of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. The application applies to the former Southern Pacific Railroad Baldwin Park Branch line, approximately 85 acres of land, basically a continuous corridor averaging 80 feet in width, which bisects the middle of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. The corridor contains various structures, including drainage facilities and bridges, which are not included in this landmark designation. Resolution No. 02-148 ITEM PULLED TO BE REVISED Page 2 of 5 3. The City of Rancho Cucamonga, acting as the lead agency, joined together with the regional transportation authority, San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG), and surrounding cities, to develop a 21-mile multi- purpose trail that would link the cities of Claremont, Montclair, Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, and Rialto. The Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail Master Plan design concept includes historical markers to celebrate our rich heritage. The rail trail would also connect to the Citrus Regional Bikeway 6.9-mile rail trail project being planned from Claremont to San Dimas. The Master Plan identifies potential funding sources, including a variety of grant programs that are available for historic preservation purposes. 4. The Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail Master Plan calls for reserving the middle 45 feet of the corridor for future rail. The proposed landmark designation is not intended to affect SANBAG's ability to re-establish rail service in the future. On the contrary, the re-establishment of rail service in the Pacific Electric Railway corridor substantially as proposed in the current Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail Master Plan would be consistent with and in furtherance of the historic preservation purposes of this landmark designation. 5. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Council during the above- referenced public hearing on May 15 24, 2002, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, and pursuant to Section 2.24.090 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code, this Council hereby makes the following findings and facts: a. Historical and Cultural Significance: Finding 1: The proposed landmark is particularly representative of a historical period, type, style, region or way of life. Fact/s: The Pacific Electric Railway identifies a historic period of the early 1900s, when local ranchers banded together to obtain direct freight rail service to haul their citrus fruit crops. Finding 2: The proposed landmark is an example of a type of building, which was once common but is now rare. Facts: The Pacific Electric Railway, with its distinctive red trolley cars and overhead electric lines, was once the world's largest interurban and street railway system. ITEM PULLED TO BE REVISED Resolution No. 02-148 Page 3 of 5 Finding 3: The proposed landmark was connected with someone renowned or important, and/or a local personality. Facts: Captain Peter Demens, a prominent member of the loamosa/Alta Loma community, led the coalition of local ranchers who fought to obtain this Pacific Electric Railway line. Peter Demens (Piotr Demetieff) had been a captain in the Russian Imperial Guard at the palace of Czar Alexander ll. A successful entrepreneur, his varied business interests included sawmill owner, road promoter, contractor, banker, citrus grower, President of the Cucamonga Citrus Fruit Grower's Association, and writer. Captain Demens was one of the most influential pioneers in the community. Finding 4: The proposed landmark is connected with a business or use, which was once common but is now rare. Facts: This Pacific Electric Railway line played an important part in the citrus industry and was the impetus for the development of downtown areas for both the Alta Loma and Etiwanda communities. The citrus industry has vanished and all that is left are a few remnant groves. b. Neighborhood and Geographic Setting: Finding 1: The proposed landmark materially benefits the historic character of the neighborhood. Facts: The Pacific Electric Railway corridor adjoins several of the most important historic landmarks throughout the community, including the Sycamore Inn, Casa de Cucamonga (listed on National Register), and the Etiwanda Depot. Finding 2: The proposed landmark in its location represents an established and familiar visual feature of the neighborhood, community, or city. Facts: The Pacific Electric Railway corridor is a very prominent community feature stretching approximately 7 miles through the heart of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. The corridor is unique because it offers rare unobstructed views through the community. Resolution No. 02-148 ITEM PULLED TO BE REVISED Page 4 of 5 6. This Council hereby finds that the project has been reviewed and considered in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 as landmark designations are exempt under CEQA, per Article 19, Section 15331. 7. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 above, this Council hereby resolves that pursuant to Chapter 2.24 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code, that the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga hereby approves on the 15th day of May 2002, the Landmark Application. Further, this Council, as part of its action to approve the Landmark Designation, pursuant to Section 2.24.100 of Chapter 2.24 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code, hereby approves the Landmark Designation with the understanding and on the basis that construction, alteration, or demolition may occur within the Pacific Electric Railway corridor as specified in, and as proposed by, the current Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail Master Plan, and that such actions shall not require Landmark Alteration Permit approval from the City pursuant to Section 2.24.160 of Chapter 2.24 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code. However, any such construction, alteration, or demolition may require additional environmental review, as provided by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and may be subject to other required permits and approvals required by law. 8. The Mayor of this Council shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 15`" day of May 2002. AYES- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOES- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ABSENT: - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ABSTAINED: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - William J. Alexander, Mayor ITEM PULLED TO BE REVISED Resolution No. 02-148 Page 5 of 5 ATTEST: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Debra J. Adams, CMC, City Clerk I, DEBRA J. ADAMS, CITY CLERK of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, at a Regular Meeting of said City Council held on the 15`" day of May 2002. Executed this 16'" day of May 2002, at Rancho Cucamonga, California. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Debra J. Adams, CMC, City Clerk