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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993/03/09 - Agenda Packet i CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA TUESDAY March 9, 1993 5:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAW NGA, CALIFORNIA TION I. Pledge of Allegiance 51:00 PM II. Roll Call Commissioner Arner g Vice-Chair Haskvitz g Chairman Banks g Commissioner Schmidt g Commissioner Billings 'A Commissioner Tessier g Commissioner Cooper g III. Approval of Minutes Approved 5-0-2 February 9, 1993 (Tessier arrvd. 5:05 PM) IV. 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. Continued to the A. DEMOLITION REVIEW AND LANDMARK DESIGNATION 93-04 - FIRST April 13th meeting ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A proposal to demolish the Baird Barn, a potential Local Landmark and Approved 6-0-1 Unreinforced Masonry Building, located at 8619 Baker Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, and a proposal to designate it as a local Landmark or a Point of Historic Interest - APN: 207-132-53. V. Commission Business Comm. Tessier B. APPOINTMENT OF REPLACEMENT SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBER FOR THE MASI new subcommittee COMMERCE CENTER VINTNERS' WALK member VI. Announcements None VII. Public Convents 5:50 PM VIII. Adjournment CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA TUESDAY March 9, 1993 5:00 p.m. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA I. Pledge of Allegiance II. Roll Call Commissioner Arner Vice-Chair Haskvitz X Chairman Banks Commissioner Schmidt 5 Commissioner Billings Commissioner Tessier Commissioner Cooper III. Approval of Minutes February 9, 1993 IV. 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. A. DEMOLITION REVIEW AND LANDMARK DESIGNATION 93-04 - FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A proposal to demolish the Baird Barn, a potential Local Landmark and Unreinforced Masonry Building, located at 8619 Baker Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, and a proposal to designate it as a local Landmark or a Point of Historic Interest - APN: 207-132-53. V. Conwission Business B. APPOINTMENT OF REPLACEMENT SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBER FOR THE MASI COMMERCE CENTER VINTNERS' WALK VI. Announcements VII. Public Comments VIII. Adjournment CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting February 9, 1993 Chairman Marsha Banks called the Regular Meeting of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Historic Preservation Commission to order at 5:00 p.m. The meeting was held in the Council Chamber at Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Chairman Banks then led the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS: PRESENT: Melicent Arner, Marsha Banks, Ada Cooper, Alan Haskvitz, Bob Schmidt, Anne Tessier COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: Gene Billings STAFF PRESENT: Anthea Hartig, Associate Planner; Larry Henderson, Principal Planner; Shelley Petrelli, Secretary Carlos Silva, Rehab Specialist APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: Moved by Schmidt, seconded by Arner, carried 6-0-1 , to approve the January 12, 1993 minutes, as amended. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. DEMOLITION REVIEW AND LANDMARK DESIGNATION 93-02 OR POINT OF HISTORIC INTEREST 93-01 - NORA CHAO/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A proposal to demolish the Etiwanda Auto Repair, a potential local landmark, located at 12906 Base Line Road, and a proposal to either reevaluate the potential significance of the structure or designate it as a local Landmark or Point of Historic Interest - APN: 227-131-17. This action will be forwarded to the City Council for final action and the date of the Public Hearing before City Council will be separately noticed. (Continued from January 12, 1993. ) Anthea Hartig, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. She commented that her research revealed that the building was constructed in 1947 and since it was constructed later than originally thought, it does fall under the URM Ordinance and will not require immediate retrofitting. HPC MINUTES -1- February 9, 1993 Chairman Banks asked if the demolition permit had been withdrawn. Carlos Silva, Rehab Specialist, commented he had spoken with the applicant and they indicated they wanted to continue to use the structure as a garage. He stated that the application for demolition can be denied and then voided. Commissioner Tessier asked if the Commission needed to go immediately forward on the Landmark designation. Ms. Hartig stated the Commission could do that if they wished, but she said she would feel more comfortable making that decision if the owners made such a request in the future. Chairman Banks stated that she would prefer to wait because the applicant was not present to speak on their own behalf. She asked about the status of this structure on the inventory. Ms. Hartig replied that it is a potential local landmark. MOTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Tessier, to table discussion on the property until such a time that the owners submit a project that would require HPC action. Motion carried 6-0-1 by the following vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: ARNER, BANKS, COOPER, HASKVITZ, SCHMIDT, TESSIER NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: BILLINGS -carried NEW BUSINESS B. CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION ON A REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF FEES FOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - A local Landmark Designated Property and an unreinforced masonry building located at 7690 Archibald Avenue. Larry Henderson, Principal Planner, presented the staff report. Commissioner Arner asked if staff felt that waiving the fees for the church would be setting a precedent for future requests. Mr. Henderson stated that no one has asked before. Mr. Silva clarified that the Building Official had been asked once verbally to waive fees and it was denied. Mr. Henderson pointed out that the permit fees would be minimal compared to the cost of retrofitting the building. Commissioner Arner stated that the building is one of the City's main landmarks and she wanted to ensure nothing would jeopardize its status. HPC MINUTES -2- February 9, 1993 Mr. Silva stated that the applicant is aware that he will have to pay fees when he applies and that he will receive a refund should the HPC and Council decide to waive the fees. Commissioner Banks stated she felt the City should grant relief from the fees as requested by the applicant and set a precedent that we are providing as many incentives as possible to encourage historic preservation. Commissioner Cooper asked if the church has to pay City taxes. Chairman Banks replied that they are not required to pay City taxes. Mr. Silva pointed out that the actual permit fees to be taken in by the City amount to $350, while plan check fees of $650 will have to be paid out by the City. He reiterated that this would be setting a precedent. Commissioner Tessier asked what the approximate cost of retrofitting would be. Mr. Silva stated costs are approximately $25,000 to $30,000. MOTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Arner, carried 3-1-2-1, to recommend to City Council that fees be waived for the United Methodist Church. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: ARNER, COOPER, TESSIER ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: BANKS NOES: COMMISSIONERS: HASKVITZ, SCHMIDT ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: BILLINGS -carried (Banks abstained because4 a possible conflict of interest. ) ANNOUNCEMENTS Chairman Banks asked for additional information regarding the City Council item on the February 3 agenda regarding evaluation/reconstruction of City Commissions. Mr. Henderson stated that his understanding of the meeting was that the Council would take another month to gather information and would again discuss it at their March 3 meeting. He said he had no indication as to how Council members felt about the issue. Chairman Banks requested that a meeting be set up for her with the HPC Council Subcommittee (Gutierrez and Alexander) to discuss HPC issues. Staff assured her that such a meeting would be arranged. HPC MINUTES -3- February 9, 1993 Mr. Henderson informed the Commission that recent City Council action designated the Pearson Garage as a local Landmark and authorized demolition of the canopy, subject to the mitigations specified in the Negative Declaration. He stated that the State Office of Preservation did find, preliminarily, that the garage is National Register eligible under the criteria of local significance. He said that staff is working out the details of the HABS/HAER drawings with the applicant now. Chairman Banks asked if the Office of Preservation indicated what the status of the building would be if the canopy were removed or if the entire building was moved and rebuilt. Mr. Henderson stated it would be best for the Office of Preservation to review the building prior to any demolition, but the owner is trying to demolish as soon the drawings are complete. Commissioner Arner asked about the ISTEA funds that could potentially be used to purchase or improve the building. Mr. Henderson replied that it is a competitive grant process and the applications are due in April for funding this year. He stated that coordination of the applications is being handled through the Engineering Department and he stated he has not gotten any information back from them yet. Chairman Banks requested staff check into what the hold up is with getting the applications back from Engineering. Mr. Henderson stated staff would have to evaluate which projects have the best potential so time is not wasted on projects that are a lost cause because resources are limited. Commissioner Tessier asked what the owner of the Pearson Garage property is planning to do once the demolition is complete. Mr. Henderson stated he was not sure, but they initially indicated that they planned an adaptive reuse of the building. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ADJOURNMENT The Historic Preservation Commission adjourned at 5:40 PM. Respectfully submitted, Shelley A. Petrelli Secretary HPC MINUTES -4- February 9, 1993 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA STAFF REPORT e� DATE: March 9, 1993 TO: Chairman and Members of the Historic Preservation Commission FROM: Larry J. Henderson, AICP, Principal Planner BY: Anthea M. Hartig, Associate Planner SUBJECT: DEMOLITION REVIEW AND LANDMARK DESIGNATION 93-04 - FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A proposal to demolish the Baird Barn, a potential Local Landmark and Unreinforced Masonry Building, located at 8619 Baker Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, and a proposal to designate it as a local Landmark or a Point of Historic Interest - APN: 207-132-53. BACKGROUND: The 1989 survey of unreinforced masonry buildings indicated that the home and barn on this site had been constructed in 1911 when George Baird owned the property. Because the First Assembly of God Church used the barn for their services, it came under the provisions of the City's URMB Ordinance. The Church has requested demolition of the barn, opting for that rather than retrofitting the building per the Ordinance's guidelines. Although some previous retrofitting work was undertaken in the early 1970s, the owner believes that completing the work would be cost-prohibitive. However, the owner has not completed thq structural analysis required by the URMB Ordinance to determine what level of retrofitting is needed and to estimate related costs. A structural engineer performed a preliminary safety analysis of the barn building. In a letter to the Building and Safety Department, Runyan Engineering stated that the building's roof had been retrofitted to the point where structurally the building did not represent an immediate public safety threat (see Exhibit HPC-1 for Runyan letter and Building and Safety response) Upon receiving this data, the Building and Safety Department allowed the Church to continue a limited use of the building. It should be noted that the Church has also entered into escrow on the property with a prospective buyer who is looking to construct detached condominiums on the site. One of the contingencies of the close of escrow is the demolition of the barn structure, according to Pastor Wilson, who represents the Church. The proposed condominium project has been preliminarily reviewed by the Planning Department, although we have received no formal application yet. In the preliminary review process, staff suggested to the applicant a few of the barn's reuse possibilities; e.g. , a recreation building for the condo community. HPC STAFF REPORT LD 93-04 - BAIRD HOUSE AND BARN (FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH) March 9, 1993 Page 2 SITE LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION: Location: The parcel is a relatively flat piece of land located on the east side of Baker Avenue north of Sandalwood and south of Salina Streets. The site is 247 feet by 311 feet, totaling 1.53 acres in size. Land Use, Zoning, and General Plan Designations: Per the General Plan, the site's land use is Medium Residential (8-14 units per acre). The structure's historic use was probably that of a barn or stable in conjunction with the related residence. Surrounding Land Use, Zoning, and General Plan Designations: A Medium Residential land use applies to the properties to the north, east, and south of the said property while the Los Amigos Elementary School is located to the west. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: This single-storied, rectangularly shaped structure is constructed primarily of native field stones. A wood framed, front-gabled roof covers the buildings' four walls and extended eaves overhang the gable roof ends. Wood shingles cover the gable ends from the wall line to the ridge. The roof is currently covered with composition shingles and a small mock church steeple element sits atop the roof ridge just in from the north edge. A large, double door entrance on the south facade has been sealed as have the two windows which flank this opening. Tucked under the roofline on the west and east walls are two, small, rectangular wood-framed windows with aluminum sashes. The barn is approximately 2,900 square feet in size (50 'x581 ) . Mature trees dot the site (please refer to Exhibit HPC-1 for State Historic Resources Survey Form for further description) . SIGNIFICANCE ANALYSIS: Historical Significance: A part of western Cucamonga's agricultural community, this structure and the residence to which it relates, stand as very early examples of local construction utilizing native materials. Constructed while owned by George Baird, the site was owned by many individuals and does not seem to derive its significance from an association with important contributors to Cucamonga's past. Architectural Significance: While the integrity of both structures has been slightly lessened by minor, recent alterations, they derive most of their overall significance from the architectural styling, construction materials, and retention of corresponding barn/stable building. Perhaps the only extant stone outbuilding of its size in the original three communities, the barn/stable of native field stone stands as an important contribution to the architectural legacy of the area. Together, the house and barn/stable represent one of very few stone residential complexes in the Cucamonga community; more exist in the Alta HPC STAFF REPORT LD 93-04 - BAIRD HOUSE AND BARN (FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH) March 9, 1993 Page 3 Loma community along Hillside Avenue and are associated primarily with emigrant Russian families. ISSUES: URMB Ordinance: The property owner has yet to comply with the City's Ordinance which requires a structural analysis by a qualified engineer be performed. This study would assess the structural deficiencies of the barn/stable and provide the needed data to then estimate the costs of retrofitting. Since the Church has not completed this analysis, it is very difficult to judge whether or not the URMB Ordinance's requirements present the economic hardship that is claimed. Per the URMB Ordinance, the Commission may also require additional studies that examine a historically significant building's potential for re-use, and other options to demolition (Sect. 15.24.050.B3) . The Ordinance specifies that such studies required by the Commission shall be financed by the applicant and undertaken by City-hired consultants. The requested demolition of the Baird Barn would have an impact on the environment if completed. Staff would recommend that before a mitigated Negative Declaration could be issued, the following requirements shall be completed per the URMB Ordinance: * Compliance with Ordinance's requirements to have a structural analysis performed to establish necessary seismic retrofitting and corresponding costs. * The undertaking of a feasibility study to determine alternatives to demolition which includes a cost benefit analysis, re-use analysis, and relocation/reconstruction feasibility to be completed by a City-hired consultant but financed by the applicant prior to the issuance of any building permits. Owner Objection Policy: Per the Commission's policy, a designation application to which the owners of a potential local landmark object must be determined to have outstanding significance. This significance may be historical, architectural, cultural, or aesthetic. The Baird house and barn appears to qualify for this overriding significance because of its architectural integrity and extensive use and level of craftsmanship of native field stone and because the alterations and additions to the buildings appear to be reversible. Environmental Assessment: Landmark Designations are exempt under CEQA, per Article 19, Section 14308. FACTS FOR FINDINGS: Per Section 2.24.090 of the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance, the following findings are made in support of this designation of the Baird House and Barn: HPC STAFF REPORT LD 93-04 - BAIRD HOUSE AND BARN (FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH) March 9, 1993 Page 4 Historical and Cultural Significance: Finding 1 : The proposed Landmark is particularly representative of an historic period, type, style, region, or way of life. The proposed landmark is connected with a business or use which was once common but is now rare. Fact/s: Turn-of-the-century Cucamonga was a growing agricultural community in which houses and barns characterized the constructed landscape. Acres of citrus were tended and managed, their fruit picked, processed and packed in Cucamonga by men and women who built their homes and outbuildings in a scattered pattern around their groves. The Baird House and Barn stand as on of the few reminders of this historical and cultural way of existence. Finding 2: The proposed Landmark is of greater age than most of its kind. Fact/s : Constructed in 1911 , the Baird House and Barn have been a part of the Cucamonga community for 82 years. Historic Architectural and Engineering Significance: Finding 1: The construction materials or engineering methods used in the proposed Landmark are unusual or significant or uniquely effective. Fact/s: A select number of builders and owners employed the use of Cucamonga's building material, stones found concentrated in the wash areas and all throughout the alluvial soil. A handful of prominent commercial buildings boast of this native construction technique but only a few residential buildings were constructed of field stone in turn-of-the-century Cucamonga. Neighborhood and Geographic Setting: Finding 1: . The proposed Landmark materially benefits the historic character of the neighborhood. Fact/s : A finely detailed set of buildings, the Baird House and Barn add an important varietal and historic flavor to Baker Avenue and the southwest section of Cucamonga. Finding 2: The proposed Landmark in its location represents an established and familiar visual feature of the neighborhood, community or city. P , LI HPC STAFF REPORT LD 93-04 - BAIRD HOUSE AND BARN (FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH) March 9, 1993 Page 5 Fact/s: For 82 years, the Baird House and Barn have stood as an integral part of the community of Cucamonga, and of the immediate neighborhood. RECOMMENDATION: Staff finds that the Commission should recommend to the City Council the approval of Landmark Designation 93-04, the Baird House and Barn. Furthermore, staff recommends that the demolition request shall be continued until such time the applicant has completed the required analyses on the barn building. Respectfully submitted, Larr Henderson, AICP Principal Planner LJH:AH:sp Attachments: Exhibit "HPC-1" - Letter from Runyan Engineering to Building Official Exhibit "HPC-2" - Resource Survey Form Exhibit "HPC-3" - Site Map Resolution of Approval RUNYAN ENGINEERING, INC. RECEIViED JAN 17 1991 BUiLDiNG DIVISION January 15 , 1992 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA The City of Rancho Cucamonga t�ti Dept . of Building and Safety Attn: Jerry R. Grant ^� 10500 Civic Cente Drive I P . O. Box 807 Rancho Cucamonga , California 91729 Reference: Ordinance No . 417 , Section # 15. 42 . 050 (c) Request for Extension of Time Dear Mr. Grant : Runyan Engineering , Inc . , has reviewed the one-story struc- ture located at 8619 Baker Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730 , and find it to qualify for an extension of time . if The following observations are the basis for Establishing no immediate hazard to life safety" and "no adverse impact upon adjacent properties" . 1 . Risk Classification : Low to Medium , based on 20 to 50 occupants no more than 4 to 10 hours per week . 2 . Wall Construction : River rock with good mortar quality . A . This type of construction is known to have supe- rior strength relative to brick masonry due to its irregular shape . B . Wall openings in all four sides are a minor dimen- sion realtive to overall height . Also , remaining pier dimensions are typical - only 8 feet in height to 12 feet and greater in length, resulting in very high allowable rocking loads . C. Interior surface has been structural plaster with stucco . 3 . Roof Construction : The roof framing of this building was extensively modified and remodelled between 1950 and 1970 , resulting in new truss framing supports on pipe columns and new foundations . 77 North Oak Knoll Avenue, Suite 102 Pasadena, CA 91101 . (818) 578-18c- 94P" 1`T' ti-P,- - 1 RUNYAN ENGINEERING, INC. Page Two If finished retrofit engineering was completed on this building, along with out-of-plane shear tests for river rock , we believe this building would be found delinquent only relative to wall-to-roof anchorage . Considering the above , we believe this building to qualify for an extension .of time . The inspection consisted of visual observation only . No warranties , expressed or implied , are made or intended in con- junction with this report . The inspection was made only to the portions which were accessible . The specific items noted were those that were observable and there may be defects which are not observable , or are hidden by architectural and structural materials . Sincerely , RUNYAN ENGINEERING, INC. Wil am R. Runyan cc : Centro Cristiano 77 North Oak Knoll Avenue, Suite 102 Pasadena, CA 91101 . (818) 578-1 ;J-:,. �_ ? H E C I T y O F QA N C ISO C U C A MONGA February 24, 1992 Southern California District Cov./ Assembly of God Rancho Cucamonga, Ca. 91730 RE: URM Building at 8619 Baker APN #207-132-53 Regarding your building and your request for an extension of time in which to comply with the requirements of S.B. 547 and City Ordinance 417, the Building and Safety Division has agreed upon a one (1) year extension. This extension has been granted under the following conditions and understanding: 1. The use of the structure is to comply with the criteria of a medium risk building as described in the City Ordinance regarding occupant loads. 2. The use of the structure shall be less than 20 hours a week as stated in your request letter. 3. With the time extension to February 1, 1993, one of the three options stated in the "Service of Order" and as stated in the City Ordinance must be completed. Therefore, we agree with the February 1, 1993 extension and thank you for your response and cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions in this matter, or if further information is required, please contact me at 989-1863, extension 2223. Sincerely, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Building and Safety Division Jerry R. Grant Building Official d (. • - • W . Carlos H. Silva, Sr. Rehabilitation Specialist CS :dm Mayor Dennis L. Stout Councilmember Diane Williams Mayor Pro-Tem William J. Alexander _ Councilmember Pamela J. Wright Jack Lam, AICP, City Manager Councilmember Charles J. Buquet It 10500 Civic Center Drive & P O. Box 807 Rancho Cucamonga.CA 91720 0 (714)9V-1951 GAx i State of California - The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY Ser. No. - - IDENTIFICATION AND LOCATION National Register Status: 1. Historic Name: Unknown Local Designation: 2. Common or Current Name: First Assembly of God Church 3. Number & Street: 8619 Baker Ave. City: Rancho Cucamonga Vicinity Only: Zip: County (3-Letter Designator): 4. Quad Map No:. UTM Z A: B: C: D: 5. Parcel No: 0207-132-53 Other: DESCRIPTION 6. Property Category: If District, Number of Documented Resources: 7. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the property, including condition, boundaries, surroundings, and (if appropriate) architectural style: This will be two structures - STRUCTURE NUMBER ONE will be a rectangular shaped structure with side gable roof, asphalt shingling and shingles treatment in the gable ends. Structure appears to have been an old barn. There is a large centrally located entrance that has been sealed on the southside. Two smaller windows appear on either side of the door. There small rectangular windows are located along the west side of the structure and these are aluminum sash in wood frame. STRUCTURE NUMBER TWO will be a single story irregular shaped structure of stone construction in a simple Craftsman style. Low gable roof, with an extended porch roof. The porch has been enclosed with windows. Gable ends are shingled. The siding of the structure is stone and there is an external stone fireplace located on the west side. Windows are narrow, four over one over one, double hung of wood construction. It is not possible to see the front of the structure. There is a targe rectangular louvered attic vent within the gable end. The front porch has a stone balustrade extending around it with stone piers. Front porch supports are square wood columns extending from the piers to the roof of the porch. There is a small shed addition to the rear of the structure covered in shingles with shed type roof extending off the main roof. 8. Alterations & Date: 91. Related Features on Property: 10. Planning Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga 11. Owner & Address: So. Calif Dist. Cou/Assem 8619 Baker St. Rancho Cucamonga, CA 12. Type of Ownership: Private 13. Present Use:Church 14. Zoning: Medium 15. Threats: URMB HISTORICAL INFORMATION 16. Constuction Date(&): 1011 1 Original Location: Yes Date Moved: 17. Architect: Unknown Builder: Unknown 18. Historic Attributes (With Number from List): SIGNIFICANCE AND EVALUATION 19. Context for Evaluation: Theme: Area: Period: Property Type: Context formally developed?: 20. Briefly discuss the property's importance within the context. Use historical and architectural analysis as appropriate. Compare with similar properties. This is an excellent example of a structure constructed using local materials. The residential structure has retained its original feeling and appears not to have been modified. The only notable exception is the addition of the windows in the front porch. The site is also notable, because it has retained a stone barn on the site. It appears that the structures were built while the property was under the ownership of George W. Baird. Baird owned the property until 1917. The property had two additional owners until it was acquired by Earl S. Marvin in 1923. At this same time, it appears that the property was planted in possibly citrus fruit, for an increase in valuation for trees and vines occurs in this year. The property changed hands again in 1924, 1925, 1926, and 1931 when it was purchased by Frederick and Augusta Fischer. The Fischer's owned the property until 1940 when it again changed hands two more time between 1940 and 1948. The structures appear to gain their entire significance through the use of native fieldstone and have successfully retained their integrity, despite their current use as a First Assembly of God church, and personage. 21. Sources: San Bernardino County Lot Assessor Books I Sketch map. Show location and boundaries of property in relation to nearby streets, railways, 22. Applicable National Register Criteria: I natural landmarks, etc. Name each feature. I 23. Other recognition: State Landmark Number: Ma4�weo 24. Evaluator: Lynn Merrill Year of Evaluation: 1990 25. Survey Type: S (CuComprehensive, P=Project Related, S■Single Property 26. Survey Name: Rancho Cucawonge Updste/U1tM Assessment Q �1�QMr 27. Year Fora Prepared: 1990 By (Name): Lynn Merrill Organization: Management Sciences Applications, Inc. Address: 123 East Ninth Street, Suite 204 City, State Zip: Upland, California, 91756 Phone: (714) 981-0594 i l Y_ 0 wry aT+�R,ata��oF� Y S<ol q ���• Sime ITEM: a TITLE: LL. D - q-21 EXHIB[Tom-3SCALE: N�Pc RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF HISTORIC LANDMARK 93-04 TO DESIGNATE THE BAIRD HOUSE AND BARN, LOCATED AT 8619 BAKER AVENUE, AS A LANDMARK - APN: 207-132- 53. A. Recitals. (i) The City of Rancho Cucamonga has 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." (ii) On March 9, 1993, the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application. (iii) 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 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 .35 acres of land, basically a square configuration, located on the east side of Baker Avenue betizeen 8th and 9th Streets. 3. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced public hearing on March 9, 1993 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: Turn of the century Cucamonga was a growing agricultural community in which houses and barns characterized the constructed landscape. Acres of citrus were tended and managed, their fruit picked, processed and packed in Cucamonga by men and women who built their homes and outbuildings in a scattered pattern around their groves. The Baird House and Barn stand as on of the few reminders of this historical and cultural way of existence. The proposed landmark is connected with a business or use which was once common but is now rare. HPC RESOLUTION NO. LD 93-04 - BAIRD HOUSE AND BARN (FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD) March 9, 1993 Page 2 Finding 2: The proposed Landmark is of greater age than most of its kind. Fact/s: Constructed in 1911, the Baird House and Barn have been a part of the Cucamonga community for 82 years. B. Historic Architectural and Engineering Significance. Finding 1: The construction materials or engineering methods used in the proposed Landmark are unusual or significant or uniquely effective. Fact/s: A select number of builders and owners employed the use of Cucamonga's building material, stones found concentrated in the wash areas and all throughout the alluvial soil. A handful of prominent commercial buildings boast of this native construction technique but only a few residential buildings were constructed of field stone in turn-of-the-century Cucamonga. C. Neighborhood and Geographic Setting. Finding 1: The proposed Landmark materially benefits the historic character of the neighborhood. Fact/s: A finely detailed set of buildings, the Baird House and Barn add an important varietal and historic flavor to Baker Avenue and the southwest section of Cucamonga. Finding 2: The proposed Landmark in its location represents an established and familiar visual feature of the neighborhood, community or city. Fact/s: For 82 years, the Baird House and Barn have stood as an integral part of the community of Cucamonga, and of the immediate neighborhood. 4. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced public hearing on March 9, 1993, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, and pursuant to Section 2.24.090 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code, and pursuant to the Commission policy regarding Landmark designation over an owner's objection, this Commission hereby makes the following findings and facts: A. It is the policy of the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga to override the objection of an owner in recommending Landmark designation when: Finding 1 : The property is on the City's historical inventory. Fact/s: The property is listed as a Potential Local Landmark on the inventory. HPC RESOLUTION NO. LD 93-04 - BAIRD HOUSE AND BARN (FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD) March 9, 1993 Page 3 Finding 2: The property stands out as having outstanding historical, architectural, cultural, or aesthetic significance. Fact/s: Field stone construction and a level of fine detailing characterized the Baird House and Barn - the age of which also contributes to it significance. One of few, if not the only, stone barn standing in the City, the property is an extremely rare example of this engineering and architectural design. Finding 3: Designation could help protect it. Fact/s: Threatened by future development activities and by current owners who wish to demolish it, the Baird House and Barn could benefit from this designation; e.g. , by utilizing the Mills Act to reduce future property tax payments. 5. This Commission hereby finds that the designation has been reviewed and considered for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970. 6. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1 , 2, 3, 4, and 5 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 9th day of March 1993, of Landmark Application. 7. The Chairman of this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 9TH DAY OF MARCH, 1993. Marsha Meek Banks, Chairman AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: