HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-235 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 03-235
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
DRC2003-00648, DESIGNATING THE GOERLITZ HOUSE A
HISTORIC LANDMARK, LOCATED AT 9893 HIGHLAND
AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF —
APN: 1076-051-02 AND 03
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 July 23, 2003, the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the
application.
3. On August 20, 2003, the City Council held their meeting and approved
Landmark Designation DRC2003-00648.
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 Historic
Preservation Commission 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 and designation applies to approximately 1.02 acres of land,
basically a rectangular configuration, located at 9893 Highland Avenue, and
includes the following elements: the Goerlitz residence, garage, mature
landscaping, and stone retaining walls.
3. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Council during the above-
referenced meeting on August 20, 2003, including written and oral staff
reports, 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 an historical period, type, style, region or way of
life.
Fact/s: The residence is an excellent example of stone
construction using local river rock materials. The
property also represents the citrus industry of Alta
Loma.
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Finding 2: The proposed landmark is an example of a type of
building that was once common but is now rare.
Fact/s: Stone construction was once popular in the Alta
Loma area, but it is becoming rare. Also, the
Craftsman/California Rancho architecture is unique.
Finding 3: The proposed landmark is of greater age than most
of its kind.
Fact/s: The residence is 77 years old.
Finding 4: The proposed landmark was connected with
someone renowned or important or a local
personality.
Fact/s: The Goerlitz family was instrumental in the evolution
of the town of Alta Loma through Ernest's active
participation in bringing the Pacific Electric railroad to
the area. The family was also active in the local
social circles.
B. Historic Architectural and Engineering Significance:
Finding 1: The construction materials or engineering methods
used in the proposed landmark are unusual,
significant or uniquely effective.
Facts: The river rock and Craftsman/California Rancho style
is unique to Alta Loma. The conversion of a citrus
reservoir to a swimming pool in the 1950's is unique
and retains some of the historic integrity of the home.
Finding 2: The overall effect of the design of the proposed
landmark is particularly beautiful, and its details and
materials are beautiful or unusual.
Fact/s: The house has retained its beauty, and the
architecture of the home remains unusual and
unique.
C. Neighborhood and Geographic Setting:
Finding 1: The proposed landmark materially benefits the
historic character of the neighborhood.
Fact/s: The proposed landmark has long existed on Highland
Avenue and is a well-known local fixture.
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4. 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, Section 15331 as a Class
31 exemption (historical resource/restoration/rehabilitation).
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and
4 above, this Council hereby resolves that pursuant to Chapter 2.24 of the
Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code, approves on the 201h day of August,
2003, Landmark Designation DRC2003-00648, subject to the following
conditions:
1) All interior and exterior walls, roof, windows, and doors shall be
repaired or replaced in kind to original standards and remain in
good condition. All exterior modifications shall be made to
resemble, as much as possible, building materials and
architecture as originally used.
2) Landscape shall be kept healthy through regular care.
Landscape included in historic designation shall not be removed.
3) City staff shall first review Caltrans' landscape plans prior to
seeking bids for those plans.
6. The Mayor shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
Please see the following page
for formal adoption,certification and signatures
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 201h day of August 2003.
AYES: Alexander, Gutierrez, Kurth, Williams
NOES: None
ABSENT: Howdyshell
ABSTAINED: None
GL!
William J. Alex der, Mayor
ATTEST:
ra J. Ada s MC, 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 20th day of August 2003.
Executed this 21St day of August 2003, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
D bra J. A", CMC, City Clerk