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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996/07/10 - Agenda Packet CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY JULY 1 O, 1996 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA III. IV. VI. Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Chairman Barker Vice Chairman McNiel Commissioner Lumpp Commissioner Tolstoy Announcements Approval of Minutes April 24, 1996 Consent Calendar The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. They will be acted on by the Commission at one time without discussion. If anyone has concern over any item, it shouM be removed for discussion. MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 96-01 -MARIE AND JOHN BARNA - A request to implement the use of the Mills Act to reduce property tax on the Palmer Ranch, an historic landmark located at 5708 Hellman Avenue APN: 1061-761-07. Related file: Landmark Designation 96-02. Public Hearings The following items are public hearings in which concerned individuals may voice their opinion of the related project. Please wait to be recognized by the Chairman and address the Commission by stating your name and address. All such opinions shall be limited to 5 minutes per individual for each project. Please sign in after speaking. HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION 96-02 - MARIE AND JOHN BARNA - An application to designate the Palmer Ranch a Historic Landmark, located at 5708 Hellman Avenue - APN: 1061-761-07. Related file: Mills Act Agreement 96-01. VII. VIII. IX. Public Comments This is the time and place for the general public to address the Commission. discussed here are those which do not already appear on this agenda. Commission Business Adjournment Items to be I, Gad Sanchez, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certi~ that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on July 3, 1996, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. VICINITY MAP imm ~ ,:.1. -'.','.'.'.'.','.-.','..2-: ........... Z.:,'.'.",'-',',','.'.'.'.','.'.'.'.'.'.'-': ............ · 1-. -'. ,'.'.'-",'-'.'.'.' ........... :':-:': ..... ','.'.'-'.'-'.' ....... :'2 ..... 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MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 96-0! -MARIF AND JOHN BARNA - A request to implement the use of the Mills Act to reduce property tax on the Palmer Ranch, an historic landmark located at 5708 Hellman Avenue -APN: 1061-761-07. Related file: Landmark Designation 96-02. BACKGROUND Historical Significance: The Palmer Ranch started as a 20-acre parcel sold to Mr. Palmer, an Upland Realtor, by Dr. E. W. Reid. The property was already developed with a number of fruit trees and some vineyards and some additional small houses for workers of the Reid Ranch. In 1915, Mr. Palmer's brother, Ernest J. Palmer, and his wife Carde acquired the site. VVith the assistance of their nephew, they built the present residence. The Palmer family is discussed in several places in the book entitled, "The History of Alta Loma, California -1880 to 1980," by Martha Gaines Stoebe. The Palmer Ranch was known for their apricots, peaches, and grapes. Some of the hired men peddled the fruit around using a small truck. The Palmer drying yards were also started at this same time. The drying yards did very well until a cannery opened in Cucamonga about 1930. It became more economical to take the fruit there. The Palmer Ranch was sold several times during the thirties until finally the' northern half was purchased by Don and Arlene Quaschnick around 1940. Site Characteristics: The site is relatively fiat and comprises only 1.31 acres of the original 20-acre site. Although there is one single family residence to the north, the remaining areas to the south and west are still occupied by abandoned vineyards. The grove house retains its setting because of the large setback from Hellman Avenue and the thick established landscaping between the road and the house. In addition, the site has many of the out buildings constructed to facilitate ranch uses. The attached site plan (Exhibit "A") shows the location and approximate year of construction for each structure. ITEMS A & B HPC STAFF REPORT LD 96-02 & MA 96-01 - BARNA July 10, 1996 Page 2 ANALYSIS: Ao General: The original 1915 residence is in very good condition with many of the significant extedor and intedor features having been retained (see Exhibit "BI"). The house is a single story design with both front and rear porches. The roof is composition and the walls are wood siding. Windows are of a casement design. Many of the windows and doors appear to be originals. In 1991 the previous property owner added approximately 1200 square feet to the residence. The new addition was designed and constructed to emulate the historical features of the house, with wood siding, exposed rafters, and double hung windows (see photos in Exhibit "B2"). Landmark Designation: The subject site and structures certainly qualify for landmark designation based upon much of the cdteda from the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance including such significant areas as; historical, cultural, architectural, and neighborhood and geographic setting. Details concerning these areas of significance are contained in the Facts for Findings section. The requested designation area includes the subject lot, residence, and garage (see Exhibit "B3") and accessory structures, except for the 1991 residential addition and the 1995 storage building. Mills Act Agreement: In accordance with City policy, the owner has requested a Mills Act Agreement. The Agreement Schedule List of Improvements has been drafted and reviewed and is attached for reference. (See Exhibit "C".) The concept of the Mills Act program is to provide an incentive for the property owner to protect and preserve the property by retaining its characteristics of historical significance. This intent is encouraged through the reduction of property taxes, thus enabling the property owner to reinvest the money saved from the reduced property tax on improvements. The properties that enter into the agreement are to be inspected by City staff on an annual basis to determine whether notable progress has been made in rehabilitating the property. Staff estimates the property tax savings to the owner could be as much as $1,683.00 and the reduction in tax proceeds to the City would be $58.40. The exact amounts are dependent upon the County Assessor's property valuation which is based on income potential and the capitalization rate at the time of assessment. Environmental Assessment: The project is Categorically Exempt under Class 3.e of the' Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act. FACTS FOR FINDING: 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 historic period of the early 1900s when grove and vineyard production was at its peak in the Alta Loma Community and the HPC STAFF REPORT LD 96-02 & MA 96-01 - BARNA July 10, 1996 Page 3 region. The residence is an example of the Craftsman Architecture prevalent at the turn of the century. Finding 2: The proposed landmark is an example of a type of building which was once common but is now rare. Fact/s: The residence and garage/barn retain the architectural character of the Craftsman period, which was a predominate development type at the turn of the century. Finding 3: The proposed landmark is of greater age than most of its kind. Fact/s: The landmark-eligible property is 81 years old and an example of Craftsman architecture. Finding 4: The proposed landmark was connected with someone renowned or important or a local personality. Fact/s: The house was built by Ernest J. and Carrie Palmer. The Palmers had a long established involvement in employing local residents in the grape vineyard and dried fruit industries. Finding 5: The proposed landmark is connected with a business or use which was once common but is now rare. Fact/s: The residence and garage/barn are indicative of the style and design used by the once prevalent but now rare rural grove and farm houses. 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 Craftsman style is preserved and artfully incorporated into the residence with such features as front and rear porches, rafter bracing details, and site- orientation. Neighborhood and Geographic Setting. Findin(~ 1: The proposed landmark materially benefits the historic character of the neighborhood. Fact/s: The vicinity of Hellman and VVilson Avenues exhibits one other historical resource, the G. P. Ledig Residence. The proposed landmark contributes to the variety and historical continuity of the neighborhood. HPC STAFF REPORT LD 96-02 & MA 96-01 - BARNA July 10, 1996 Page 4 Finding 2: The proposed landmark, in its location, represents an established and familiar visual feature of the neighborhood, community, or city. Fact/s: The residence and its mature landscaping represent a significant identifiable feature along Hellman Avenue and thereby contributes to the entire neighborhood. CORRESPONDENCE: The Historic Landmark designation was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were sent to all property owners within 300 feet of the project site. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission approve the attached Resolution for Histodc Landmark Designation 96-02 and recommend approval, by minute action, to the City Council for the Mills Act Agreement. ~,~y Planner BB:LH/taa Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Site Location Map Exhibit"B"- Photos Exhibit "C" - Agreement Schedule List of Improvements Resolution of Approval for Landmark Designation 96-02 HELLMAN City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division LD 96-O2 MA 96-01 300' Notification Map IOO0 F~'t~, 4~ ,.5¥ N I! LD 96-02 EXHIBIT B1 1991 ADDITIO~ LD 96-02 EXHIBIT B2 LD 96-02 EXHIBIT,B3 City ofRancho Cucamonga Historic Preservation Commission MILLS ACT AGREEMENT SUPPLEM'ENTAL: (To be completed by the Applicant) Potential Structure / Property Improvement Time - Line Please list the improvements which are intended to take place over the next 10 years. List them in order of owner's priority. 1997 Repair exterior trim & paint entire house 1998 New roof on garage 1999 Finish moldings on windows and doors. 2000 New kitchen floor 2001 Remodel and finish front porch 2002 Add wood detail in dining room 2003 Landscape, sprinklers and lighting 2004 Remodel Bathroom 2005 Repair and add rock planters 2006 Rebuild / move garage OWNER CERTIFICATION I certify that I am presently the legal owner of the subject property. Further, I acknowledge the supplemental information on this form will be used as an exhibit attached to the Mills Act Agreement. Date: 5/27/96 Signature: H:\HISTOR1C~MASUPPL RESOLUTION NO. 96-05 A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF HISTORIC LANDMARK 96-02 TO DESIGNATE THE PALMER RANCH, LOCATED AT 5708 HELLMAN AVENUE, AS A LANDMARK AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 1061-761-07. A. Recitals. 1. Marie and John Bama 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 10, 1996, the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application. 3. 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 Commission 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 this Commission during the above- referenced public hearing on July 10, 1996, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, and pursuant to Section 2.24.090 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code, this Commission hereby makes the following findings and facts: 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 historic period of the early 1900s when groves and vineyard production was at its peak in the Alta Loma Community and the region. The residence is an example of the Craftsman Architecture prevalent at the turn of the century. Finding 2: The proposed landmark is an example of a type of building which was once common but is now rare. FacFs: The residence and garage/barn retain the architectural character of the Craftsman period, which was a predominate development type at the turn of the century. HPC RESOLUTION NO. 96-05 LD 96-02 - PALMER RANCH July 10, 1996 Page 2 Finding 3: The proposed landmark is of greater age than most of its kind. Fact/s: The landmark-eligible property is 81 years old and an example of Craftsman architecture. Finding 4: The proposed landmark was connected with someone renowned or important or a local personality. Fact/s: The house was built by Ernest J. and Carrie Palmer. The Palmers had a long established involvement in employing local residents in the grape vineyard and dried fruit industries. Finding 5: The proposed landmark is connected with a business or use which was once common but is now rare. Fact/s.: The residence and garage/bam 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 Craftsman style is preserved and artfully incorporated into the residence with such features as front and rear porches, rafter bracing details, and site orientation. c. Neighborhood and Geographic Setting. Finding 1: The proposed landmark materially benefits the historic character of the neighborhood. Fact/s: The vicinity of Hellman and Wilson Avenues exhibits one other historical resource, the G. P. Ledig Residence. The proposed landmark contributes to the variety and historical continuity of the neighborhood. Finding 2: The proposed landmark, in its location, represents an established and familiar visual feature of the neighborhood, community, or city. FacFs: The residence and its mature landscaping represent a significant identifiable feature along Hellman Avenue and thereby contributes to the entire neighborhood. 4. This Commission 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. HPC RESOLUTION NO. 96-05 LD 96-02 - PALMER RANCH July 10, 1996 Page 3 5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this Commission hereby resolves that pursuant to Chapter 2.24 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code, that the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga hereby recommends approval on the 10th day of July 1996, of the Landmark Application. 6. The Chairman of this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF JULY 1996. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: E. David Barker, Chairman ATTEST: Brad Buller, Secretary I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Histodc Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission held on the 10th day of July 1996, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: