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HomeMy WebLinkAbout97-108 - ResolutionsRESOLUTION NO. 97-108 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LANDMARK DESIGNATION 97-01, DESIGNATING THE NESBIT-MCCORKLE HOUSE (BUILT APPROXIMATELY 1924) A HISTORIC LANDMARK, LOCATED AT 7608 HELLMAN AVENUE AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 208-073-43. A. Recitals. 1. Scott and Michelle Lukesh have 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, 1997, the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application. 3. On August 20, 1997, the City Council held their meeting and approved Landmark Designation 97-01. 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 approximately 1.31 acres of land, basically a rectangle configuration, located at 5708 Hellman Avenue. 3. Based upon substantial evidence presented to the City Council on August 20, 1997, including the recommendation of the Historic Preservation Planning Commission during the above-referenced public hearing on July 23, 1997, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, and pursuant to Section 2.24.090 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code, this City Council hereby makes the following findings and facts: Resolution No. 97-108 Page 2 a. Historical and Cultural Significance: Finding 1: The proposed landmark is particularly representative of an historic period, type, style, region, or way of life. Fact/s: The property identifies an histodc pedod of the early 1900s when grove and vineyard production was at its peak in the Community and the region. The residence is an example of a grove house which was common at the turn of the century. Finding 2: The proposed landmark is of greater age than most of its kind. FacEs: The landmark-eligible property is 73 years old and an example of Mission architecture. Finding 3: The proposed landmark was connected with someone renowned, or important, or a local personality. FacFs: The house was built by G.P. McCorkle and lived in by the R. Nesbit family for many years. Both the McCorkle and Nesbit families had a long established involvement in the local community. Finding 4: The proposed landmark is connected with a business or use which was once common but is now rare. Fact/s: The residence and garage are indicative of the style and design used by the once prevalent, but now rare, rural grove and farm houses. b. Historic Architectural and Engineering Significance: Finding 1: The overall effect of the design of the proposed landmark is beautiful or its details and materials are beautiful or unusual. Fact/s: The Mission style is preserved and artfully incorporated into the residence with such features as a front porch, stuccoed walls, and site orientation. c. Neighborhood and Geographic Setting: Finding 1: The proposed landmark materially benefits the historic character of the neighborhood. Fac~s: The proposed landmark contributes to the variety and historical continuity of the neighborhood. Resolution No. 97-108 Page 3 Finding 2: The proposed landmark, in its location, represents an established and familiar visual feature of the neighborhood, community, or city. Fact/8: The residence and its mature landscaping represent a significant identifiable feature along Hellman Avenue and thereby contributes to the entire neighborhood. 4. This City 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 15308. 5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this City Council hereby resolves that pursuant to Chapter 2.24 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code, approval on the 20th day of August 1997, of the Landmark Application. 6. The Mayor shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 20th day of August, 1997. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAINED: Alexander, Biane, Curatalo, Gutierrez, Williams None None None ATTEST: D~b~~'-d al~s, CMC'~, 'C~ Cre~rk William J. Alex~tnaer, Mayor / Resolution No. 97-108 Page 4 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, 1997. Executed this 21st day of August, 1997, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.