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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994/07/27 - Agenda PacketCITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY JULY 27, 1994 7:00 P.M. III· IV. Ve VI. VII. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Chairman Barker Vice Chairman McNiel Commissioner Lumpp Commissioner Melcher Commissioner Tolstoy Announcements Approval of Minutes July 13, 1994 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. ae 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 13, 1994) 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 VIII. Adjournment VICINITY MAP CiTY HALL CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Campos Serviee Corporation ~711 ~anta Monica ~11v¢l., Los ~1~, ~ ~ COMPLETE INSURANCE SERVICE · COMMERCIAL AND PERSONAL LINE BOOKKEEPING AND INCOME TAX City of Rancho Cucamonga Community Development Department 10500 Civic Center Drlve Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 July 2§, 1994 ATTN: Scott Murphy Associate Planner subjects: VAR 94-04 - CAMPOS LANDMARK DESIGNATION 94-02 CAMPOS Dear Mr. Murphy: This letter is to respectfully request you to please continue the above items in two weeks. The reason for this request is because I am looking at the economic feasibility of the project and I would like to have the complete information at our next meeting. Kindly accept my apologies for this short time notice and I am very ~reatful for your assistance and understanding. Very truly yours, CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING DIVISION JUL ~6 1994 _ DATE: TO: FROM: BY: SUBJECT: CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA STAFF REPORT July 27, 1994 Chairman and Members of the Commission Brad Buller, City Planner Scott Murphy, Associate Planner Historic Preservation 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. This item was originally presented to the Historic Preservation Commission on July 13, 1994. The applicant, however, was not in attendance at the meeting due to illness. The Co~ission continued the item to allow the applicant to attend the meeting. Staff contacted the applicant who indicated their intent to attend tonight's meeting. BB :ralg Attachment: Staff Report Dated July 13, 1994 ITEM A DATE: TO: FROM: BY: SUBJECT: July 13, 1994 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA STAFF REPORT 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: A. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North - Single family residential; Specialty Commercial (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) B. General Plan Designations: Project Site - Commercial North - Commercial South - Commercial East - Commercial West - Commercial C. Site Characteristics: The site is presently developed with four single family residences and a cafe. None of the structures are presently occupied. ANALYSIS: A. 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 PRESERVAII3N COMMiSSii~i STAFF LD 94-02 - CAMPOS July 13, 1994 Page 2 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 ~n 1927. The units were used as residences until the end of 1993. The houses are now vacant. B. 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 characteristics. sensitive to the historical Establish land uses historical resources. to complement existing cultural and 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 Co~ercial designation was applied to this block. D. 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 CO}~iSSi>~I LD 94-02 - CA~4POS 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. 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 PRESERVA~i©~ C~O~MiS$11N STAFF i~£p'3RF LD 94-02 - CP~.IPO$ 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 ',z tew Lcok~ng Date 3f Photo LJH3 View Looking Date of Photo ~_~c~ V;ew Lcck~ng Date of Photo Page Pa~e LJH3 Oate of Photo View Looking Date of Photo ?aqe LJH3 View Looking ~0~'~ Date of Photo ~-~ View Leoking Date of Photo Page c[ Page LJH3 RESOLUTION NO. 94-04 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 !1. 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 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, and July 27, 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 abandoned 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 COHHiSSiOt: PEZ'_LUTiSZ }~,2. } ~-l? LD 94-02 - CAMPOS July 27, 1994 Page 2 e. The Craftsman bungalows were indicative architectural style of the late !910s and the 1920s; and of the f. The Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan identifies the bungalows as notable structures; and establishment of resources; and The Foothill Boulevard land uses to complement Specific Plan encourages the existing 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. 2 o 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. 3 o 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 CO~MiSS~ON LD 94-02 - cA/~POS July 27, 1994 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 of the application. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 27TH DAY OF JULY 1994. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: E. David Barker, Chairman ATTEST: Brad Buller, Secretary I, Brad Bullet, 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 27th day of July 1994, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: