HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994/07/13 - Agenda PacketCITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY
JULY 13, 1994
7:00 P.M.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBER
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA
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VII.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Chairman Barker
Vice Chairman McNiel
Commissioner Lumpp
Commissioner Melcher
Commissioner Tolstoy
Announcements
Approval of Minutes
June 22, 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 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.
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
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CITY HALL
CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
BY:
SUBJECT:
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
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.
STAFF REPORT
PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION:
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)
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General Plan Designations:
Project Site - Commercial
North - Commercial
South - Commercial
East - Commercial
West - Commercial
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Site Characteristics: The site is presently developed with four
single family residences and a ¢afe. 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
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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.
3. 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. l, 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.
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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:
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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Attachments:
Exhibit "A" - Location Map
Exhibit "B" - Building Photographs
Resolution Reco~m~ending Approval
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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 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 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, 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
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e. The Craftsman bungalows were indicative
architectural style of the late 1910s and the 1920s; and
of the
f. The Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan identifies the
bungalows as notable structures; and
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establishment of
resources; and
The Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan encourages the
land uses to complement 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 i 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.
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.
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The proposed Landmark materially benefits the historic
character of the neighborhood.
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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.
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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 13TH DAY OF JULY 1994.
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 Historic Preservation
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the
Historic Preservation Commission held on the 13th day of July 1994, by the
following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS: