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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994/08/10 - Agenda PacketCITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY AUGUST 10, 1994 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA III· IV. Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Chairman Barker Vice Chairman McNiel Commissioner Lumpp Commissioner Melcher Commissioner Tolstoy Announcements Approval of Minutes July 27, 1994 V. 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. LANDMARK ALTERATION PERMIT 94-02 - ST. CLARE OF ASSISI - Consideration of the addition of a parking lot and modular building to an existing lot which is the site of the building known historically as the Ernst Mueller House, a designated Local Landmark, located at 6563 East Avenue - APN: 227-071-17. Bo LANDMARK DESIGNATION 94-02 CAMPOS - Consideration of an application to designate 9618, 9626, 9634, and 9642 Foothill Boulevard as either an Historic Landmark or an Historic Point of Interest - APN: 208-153-08, 09, 10, and 11. (Continued from July 27, 1994) VI. VII. VIII. Public Comments This is the time and place for the general public to address the Commission. Items to be discussed here are those which do not already appear on this agenda. Commission Business Adjournment VICINITY MAP . II,~i i 'i'i i i i ,,i ,~, ii i i i i,,,I.......... .... :.:.:.:..' .........-...............-.-.-.... ......:.: ...............-.-.-.. :'~..:.:., - ~ I'"'"'"""'"""'"':':""'"':'"~"':':':': ....'".'-' ......I~'":~ % ============================= :i .!:i::::: I o CITY HALL CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA DATE: TO: FROM: BY: SUBJECT: CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA STAFF REPORT August 10, 1994 Chairman and Members of the Historic Preservation Commission Brad Buller, City Planner Dan Coleman, Principal Planner LANDMARK ALTERATION PERMIT 94-02 - ST. CLARE OF ASSISI - Consideration of the addition of a parking lot and modular building to an existing lot which is the site of the building known historically as the Ernst Mueller House, a designated Local Landmark, located at 6563 East Avenue - APN: 227-071-17. ALTERATION The applicant intends to install a temporary modular building in the citrus grove area east of the historic house. The Conditional Use Permit 94-07 for this temporary church building, and related parking lot, was approved by the Planning Commission on July 27, 1994, contingent upon approval of this Landmark Alteration Permit 94-02. The parking lot will access East Avenue via a driveway located at the southwest corner of the property. No changes are proposed to the historic two-story house. Further, no removal of the historic Magnolia trees along East Avenue is anticipated with this initial phase of church construction. BACI~ROUND The Los Angeles diocese of the Episcopal Church purchased the southeast corner of East and Highland Avenues in order to establish St. Clare of Assisi Church under the vicarship of Rev. Elizabeth Habecker. On this site stands the Mueller family home which is still surrounded by an orange grove and demarcated by a ninety year old row of Magnolia trees along East Avenue. Because the site lies adjacent to the planned freeway right-of-way for the Route 30 extension, architectural historians from CalTrans reviewed the property and determined that the house and site were eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. SITE LOC~TION AND DESCRIPTION RESOURCE ae Location and Description: The square, relatively flat, 5-acre parcel is located at the southeast corner of East and Highland Avenues in the community of Etiwanda (see Exhibit "A"). Most of the 5 acres is an abandoned citrus grove. ITEM A HPC STAFF REPORT LAP 94-02 - ST. CLARE OF ASSISI August 10, 1994 Page 2 Physical Description of Resource: The large, wood-framed, two-story house faces East Avenue and sits back from that thoroughfare almost 80 feet. A fine example of the Craftsman architectural style, the house exhibits many of the characteristics of Craftsman styling including a multi-gabled roof line, overhanging eaves with exposed rafter tails and projecting purlins with horizontal color ties across the gable ends, and decorative eaves bracketing. Basically symmetrical in fenestration patterning and bay width, the house's west-facing (front) elevation is enlivened by a centered shed-roofed dormer that brings light into the attic. The house rests upon a stone foundation and other decorative and structural uses of stone include the front porch railing, living room fireplace chimney on the south elevation that rises through the porch roof and southern gable overhang, as well as the high stone rail of a recessed porch at the northeast corner of the rear wing. Three lap drop siding sheaths the house, while double hung wood windows with simple surrounds, over clustered in pairs, characterize the fenestration detailing. Heavy landscaping and a citrus grove surround the house; the most notable elements of the landscaping are the row of Magnolia trees that were purportedly planted by Ernst Mueller in 1902, the existing Eucalyptus windrows, and the pair of mature Palms marking the front of the property. Until destroyed by fire in the early 1980s a large barn and series of chicken houses, all original to the property, remained standing. Ce Significance: Historical and Cultural - The Mueller family members were important early settlers to the Etiwanda area and their history reflects both the more micro-patterns of community and agricultural and development in turn-of-the-century southern California as well as the macro-, national level of international immigration and settlement trends that were occurring simultaneously. One of the few, if not the only, grove houses still surrounded by a citrus grove and related windrows in the Etiwanda townsite, the Mueller house is a very significant contributor to our understanding of the area's rich agricultural past. The row of Magnolia trees were said to be a favorite of Hollywood Stars, in particular Mary Pickford, who used branches and perhaps even an entire tree as decorations for her garden parties. Architectural - The Mueller family home stands as one of the finest remaining examples of local expressions of Craftsman styling from the early decades of this century. k~AL¥SIS Because of its importance to the community as a superb example of the early citricultural development of the Etiwanda area, and the historic and cultural legacy it represents as the home of the Mueller family, prominent citrus growers and early settlers of the Etiwanda area, any alterations to the site surrounding the house deserve careful review. While the house itself is the primary significance in this Local Landmark designation, the remaining citrus acreage defines the context for the house with the feel of an early citrus HPC STAFF REPORT LAP 94-02 - ST. CLARE OF ASSISI August 10, 1994 Page 3 ranch, a type of property that is almost extinct in the City of Rancho Cucamonga. The applicant intends to renovate and preserve the citrus grove and has already enlisted consultants for the task. Since the majority of the orange grove will be preserved surrounding the proposed modular building and parking lot, staff believes this action will not detrimentally affect the historical significance of the landmark. Ultimately the site will be developed as a complete church campus with potential for several permanent structures. The construction of the ultimate church facility will alter the historic context for the Mueller House. The Master Plan submitted with Conditional Use Permit 94-07 is very conceptual (see Exhibit "C"); therefore, a proper analysis of the potential impact of future alterations cannot be made at this time. Staff recommends that the following conditions be applied to a favorable finding on this application: ae All mature trees on the site including, but not limited to, the orange grove, Magnolia trees along East Avenue, Eucalyptus windrows, and two Palm trees shall be preserved in place unless their removal is approved through the issuance of a Tree Removal Permit; and Be Any site work performed on the parcel, in particular grading or trenching, shall be performed under the supervision of an archaeologist approved by the City for the purposes of saving all valuable historic artifacts which may be discovered during site development. Staff believes that the Historic Preservation Convission can make the following findings required per Section 12G, Ordinance No. 70 for approval of the application: A. The action proposed is consistent with the purposes of Ordinance No. 70; and Be The action will not be detrimental to a structure or feature of significant aesthetic, cultural, architectural, or engineering interest or value of an historic nature; and C. The proposed action is not in conflict with the provisions of the General Plan. ~lVII~ONM~ITAL ASSESSMENT Environmental analysis of this action was reviewed as part of the public hearing for the related Conditional Use Permit 94-07. This item has been advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper, the property has been posted, and notices were sent to all property owners within 300 feet of the property. HPC STAFF REPORT LAP 94-02 - ST. CLARE OF ASSISI August 10, 1994 Page 4 Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission approve Landmark Alteration Permit 94-02 by the adoption of the attached Resolution. Res.P.B~B~~ 11 e~ci~y Planner BB:DC:mlg Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Location Map Exhibit "B" - Site Plan Exhibit "C" - Master Plan Exhibit "D" - Grading Plan Resolution of Approval EXI-H'Brr: ~ SCALE: z ¢ O' Z I,- II ¢ RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION APPROVING HISTORIC LANDMARK ALTERATION PERMIT NO. 94-02 FOR THE ERNST MUELLER HOUSE LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF HIGHLAND AND EAST AVENUES, 6563 EAST AVENUE - APN: 227-071-17. A. Recitals: 1. Rev. Elizabeth Habecker has filed an application for the issuance of the Historic Landmark Alteration Permit No. 94-02 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Historic Landmark Alteration Permit request is referred to as "the application." 2. On the 10th of August, 1994, the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that date. 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. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced public hearing on August 10, 1994, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to approximately 5 acres of land located at the southeast corner of Highland and East Avenues, 6563 East Avenue, known as the Ernst Mueller House. b. The subject property consists of the historic Ernst Mueller House, an abandoned citrus grove, several Eucalyptus windrows, and a row of historic Magnolia trees. c. The application contemplates the construction of a one- story, temporary modular church building and related parking lot within and surrounded by the existing citrus grove. d. The alteration contemplated by the application is the removal of a portion of an existing orange grove. No alterations to the historic landmark house are proposed by this request. HPC RESOLUTION NO. LAP 94-02 - ST. CLARE OF ASSISI CHURCH August 10, 1994 Page 2 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in Paragraph 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows: a. The action proposed is consistent with the purposes of Ordinance No. 70; and b. The action will not be detrimental to a structure or feature of significant aesthetic, cultural, architectural, or engineering interest or value of an historic nature; and c. The proposed action is provisions of the General Plan. not in conflict with the 4. This Commission hereby finds that the project has been reviewed and considered for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and a Negative Declaration was issued in conjunction with Conditional Use Permit 94-07 on July 27, 1994. 5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga hereby approves the application subject to the following conditions: 1) Approval is granted for the removal of a portion of the existing orange grove to construct a modular church building and related parking lot in accordance with Conditional Use Permit 94-07 approved by the Planning Commission. Replacement planting shall be provided in kind on a one-for-one basis to restore the grove. The applicant shall submit a restoration plan and schedule for the orange grove to the City Planner prior to issuance of any grading or building permits. The restoration plan shall be prepared by a qualified consultant and include an assessment of the health and condition of the trees, replacement planting, removal of dead or diseased trees, irrigation, and long term maintenance. 2) All other mature trees on the site including, but not limited to, the orange grove, Magnolia trees along East Avenue, Eucalyptus windrows, and two palm trees shall be preserved in-place unless their removal is approved through the issuance of a Tree Removal Permit. HPC RESOLUTION NO. LAP 94-02 - ST. CLARE OF ASSISI CHURCH August 10, 1994 Page 3 3) Any site work performed on the parcel, in particular grading or trenching, shall be performed under the supervision of an archaeologist approved by the City for the purposes of saving all valuable historic artifacts which may be discovered during site development. 6. The Chairman of this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF AUGUST 1994. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Larry T. McNiel, Vice 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 Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission held on the 10th day of August 1994, by the Following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: DATE: TO: FROM: BY: SUBJECT: CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA STAFF REPORT August 10, 1994 ~ Chairman and Members of the Historic Preservation Commission Brad Buller, City Planner Scott Murphy, Associate Planner LANDMARK DESIGNATION 94-02 CAMPOS - Consideration of an application to designate 9618, 9626, 9634, and 9642 Foothill Boulevard as either an Historic Landmark or an Historic Point of Interest - APN: 208-153-08, 09, 10, and 11. (Continued from July 27, 1994). BAC~GI~OOND On July 27, 1994, the applicant requested a two week continuance of the application in order to determine the economic feasibility of the house conversions and the cafe construction in light of the potential conditions of approval. After completing this analysis, the applicant determined that the 1,200 square foot cafe would not be sufficient to make the project economically viable. The applicant believes that the cafe would need to be roughly 2,000 square feet to make the project feasible. ANALYSIS In order to provide a cafe that meets the applicant's needs, two options have been submitted for the Planning Commission's consideration. The alternatives include a 1,698 square foot cafe which will seat 36 patrons and a 1,996 square foot care seating 40 patrons. The Planning Commission staff report of August 10, 1994, recon~ends that the size of the cafe be limited to 1,200 square feet to minimize the Variance for parking spaces. Given this limitation, the applicant may not wish to pursue the Landmark designation. It may be appropriate for the Planning Commission to consider the Variance prior to a decision on the Landmark designation. If the applicant decides to ~o forward with the application, staff supports the Landmark request. Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission recommend approval of Landmark Designation 94-02 to the City Council. BB:SM:mlg Attachment: Exhibit "A" - Staff Report Dated July 13, 1994 Resolution of Approval ITEM B DATE: TO: FROM: BY: SUBJECT: CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA STAFF REPORT July 13, 1994 Chairman and Members of the Historic Preservation Commission Brad Buller, City Planner Scott Murphy, Associate Planner LANDMARK DESIGNATION 94-02 CAMPOS - Consideration of an application to designate 9618, 9626, 9634, and 9642 Foothill Boulevard as either an Historic Landmark or an Historic Point of Interest - APN: 208-153-08, 09, 10, and 11. PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION: Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North - Single family residential; Specialty Co~ercial (Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, Subarea 3) South - Fast food restaurant; Specialty Commercial (Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, Subarea 3) East - Abandoned gas station; Specialty Commercial (Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, Subarea 3) West - Single family residential; Specialty Commercial (Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, Subarea 3) General Plan Designations: Project Site - Commercial North - Commercial South - Commercial East - Commercial West - Commercial Site Characteristics: The site is presently developed with four single family residences and a cafe. None of the structures are presently occupied. ANALYSIS: General: The applicant is requesting the designation of four single-story bungalows on Foothill Boulevard as an Historic Landmark. House No. 1 is located at 9618 Foothill Boulevard, consists of 1,065 square feet, and was constructed in 1917. House No. 2, located at 9626 Foothill Boulevard, was also constructed in 1917 and totals 958 square feet in area. House No. 3, 9634 Foothill HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT LD 94-02 - CAMPOS July 13, 1994 Page 2 De Boulevard, is the oldest in the group dating back to 1916 and has 1,296 square feet in area. Finally, House No. 4, 9642 Foothill Boulevard, has 1,550 square feet and was constructed in 1927. The units were used as residences until the end of 1993. The houses are now vacant. Estacia Court Historic Overlay District: In 1990, the Historic Preservation Commission considered the possibility of creating an Historic Overlay District for the block bounded by Foothill Boulevard, Archibald Avenue, Estacia Court, and Klusman Avenue. This area came to be known as "Estacia Court." The Commission noted that the real significance of the area was the spatial arrangement and the setting of the structures. At that time, however, the Commission felt that other priorities should be pursued and that preservation of Estacia Court might be completed on a case-by-case basis rather than by the creation of an overlay district. Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan: During the creation of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan (FBSP), the City identified the potential historic value of the structures within the Specific Plan area. A number of policies are included in the FBSP to address the cultural and historical impact of Foothill Boulevard. These policies include: 1. Promote commercial clusters sensitive to the historical characteristics. 2. Establish land uses to complement existing cultural and historical resources. 3e Require new projects to incorporate existing cultural and historical structures. To address these policies, the FBSP selected a "Specialty Commercial" designation to "promote a special landmark quality or create a special ambience unique to a particular subarea." Because the FBSP identified the Foothill bungalows as "notable structures," the Specialty Commercial designation was applied to this block. Historical Significance: All four of the structures were surveyed in 1987. Houses No. 1, 2, and 4 were considered potential local landmarks. House No. 3 was listed as "surveyed, undetermined significance." Individually, the four houses do not represent a significant architectural contribution. The houses derive their significance from the context and setting of the houses. These units were part of the block identified as "Old Cucamonga." In the 1930s, John Klusman's sphere of influence extended to this area as he purchased a number of the houses in the Estacia Court block. He later built a number of bungalows along Foothill Boulevard to the west of the block. The majority of these homes were used by area workers. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT LD 94-02 - CAMPOS July 13, 1994 Page 3 Over the years, the widening of Foothill Boulevard has seen the demolition of a number of homes along the corridor. The redevelopment of the commercial properties has also resulted in the removal of many of the Foothill bungalows. The Estacia Court block is one of the last intact examples of housing development from the late 1910s and early 1920s and of the Craftsman bungalow architectural style. Further, the block represents a portion of the "Old Cucamonga" downtown that has not been redeveloped. Ee Pending Development Application: The applicant has submitted development plans for the site to include the removal of the diner and the restoration of the four houses and their conversion to commercial uses. If the Historic Preservation Commission designates the four houses as Landmarks, a Landmark Alteration Permit will be processed with the Development Review. FACTS FOR FINDINGS: In order for the Historic Preservation Commission to recommend designation of the properties as Landmarks, facts to support the following findings may be made: A. Historical and Cultural Significance: The proposed Landmark is particularly representative of an historic period, type, style, region, or way of life. The proposed Landmark is an example of a type of building which was once common but is now rare and the proposed Landmark is connected with a business or use which was once common but is now rare. The proposed Landmark was connected to someone renowned, important, or a local personality. B. Neighborhood and Geographic Setting: The proposed Landmark materially benefits character of the neighborhood. the historic The proposed Landmark, in its location, represents an established and familiar visual feature of the neighborhood, community, or city. As identified in the analysis, staff believes that facts to support the findings can be made for each and every finding required. The craftsman bungalows in this area were indicative of the homes of the later 1910s and the 1920s. Because of the improvements to Foothill Boulevard, many of these early homes have been demolished. Estacia Court represents one of the remaining neighborhoods that is virtually intact from the original neighborhood. Designating the buildings as a Landmark will HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT LD 94-02 - CAMPOS July 13, 1994 Page 4 reinforce their historical significance in the block and surrounding neighborhood. The site was also under John Klusman's control and influence during the 1930s. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT: Landmark designation is exempt under Section 15308 of the California Environmental Quality Act. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission recommend approval of Landmark Designation 94-02 to the City Council. BB:SM/jfs Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Location Map Exhibit "B" - Building Photographs Resolution Recommending Approval HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Address LANDMARK SURVEY AP# 20~1~3-jl View Looking Date of Photo View Looking Date of Photo Page ~Page LJH3 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION LANDMARK SURVEY Address: -~ Date of Photo -~-~'J~ View Looking Date of Photo Page o f Page__ LJH3 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION LANDMARK SURVEY Address: ~p3~- ~-~7-~//LA AP# 2Y32~-)~3-D_9 Date of Photo Date of Photo Page ~age LJH3 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Address: LANDMARK SURVEY View Looking Date of Photo Date of Photo Page of Page L3H3 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF HISTORIC LANDMARK 94-02 TO DESIGNATE FOUR HOUSES LOCATED AT 9618, 9626, 9634, AND 9642 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AS LOCAL LANDMARKS, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 208-153-08, 09, 10, AND 11. A. Recitals. 1. Ana Campos has filed an application for approval of Landmark Designation No. 94-02 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Landmark Designation request is referred to as "the application." 2. On the 13th day of July and continued to the 27th day of July and the 10th day of August 1994, the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that date. occurred. All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have 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. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced public hearing on July 13, July 27, and August 10, 1994, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The applications applies to property located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard between Archibald and Klusman Avenues at 9618, 9626, 9634, and 9642 Foothill Boulevard; and b. The properties to the north and west of the subject site are designated for specialty commercial uses and are developed with single family residences. The property to the south is designated for commercial uses and is developed with a fast food restaurant. The property to the east is designated for specialty commercial uses and contains an out-of-use, potential historic gas station; and c. The application contains four single family residences that were built between 1916 and 1927; and d. The block bounded by Foothill Boulevard, Archibald and Klusman Avenues, and Estacia Street is one of the remaining intact neighborhoods from the late 1910s and the 1920s; and HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. LD 94-02 - CAMPOS August 10, 1994 Page 2 e. The Craftsman bungalows were indicative architectural style of the late 1910s and the 1920s; and of the f. The Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan bungalows as notable structures; and identifies the g. The Foothill establishment of land uses to resources; and Boulevard Specific complement existing Plan encourages the cultural and historic h. The Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan requires new projects to incorporate existing cultural and historical structures; and i. The site was under the control and influence of John Klusman during the 1930s. 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of fact set forth in paragraph 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows: A. Historical and Cultural Significance: The proposed Landmark is particularly representative of an historic period, type, style, region, or way of life. 20 The proposed Landmark is an example of a type of building which was once common but is now rare and the proposed Landmark is connected with a business or use which was once common but is now rare. The proposed Landmark was connected with someone renowned, important, or a local personality. B. Neighborhood and Geographic Setting. The proposed Landmark materially benefits the historic character of the neighborhood. The proposed Landmark, in its location, represents an established and familiar visual feature of the neighborhood, community, or city. 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. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. LD 94-02 - CAMPOS August 10, 1994 Page 3 5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs l, 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 of the application. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF AUGUST 1994. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Larry T. McNiel, 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 Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission held on the 10th day of August 1994, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: