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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
AGENDA
THURSDAY JULY 2, 1992 7:00 p.m.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA
ACTION
I.- Pledge of Allegiance
II. Installation of Anne Tessier to Historic Preservation Commission
by Mayor Stout
III. Roll Call
Commissioner Arner X Commissioner Haskvitz X
Vice Chair Banks A Commissioner Schmidt A
Commissioner Billings
A Commissioner Tessier X
Commissioner Cooper !X
IV. Approval of Minutes
APPROVED 3-0-3-1 May 7, 1992
(Tessier abstain)
V. Director's Reports
APPROVED in REVIEW OF MASI TOWN CENTER PUBLIC ART PROGRAM
concept 4-0-3
CONTINUED to UPDATE AND SLIDE SHOW ON THE 1992 CALIFORNIA PRESERVATION
August CONFERENCE IN EUREKA, CA - Oral Report
VI. Announcements
VII. 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.
7:45 PM VIII. Adjournment
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
it AGENDA
THURSDAY JULY 2, 1992 7:00 p.m.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA
I. Pledge of Allegiance
II. Installation of Anne Tessier to Historic Preservation Commission
by Mayor Stout
III. Roll Call
Commissioner Arner Commissioner Haskvitz }C
Vice Chair Banks fT Commissioner Schmidt
Commissioner Billings i' Commissioner Tessier JC
Commissioner Cooper
IV. Approval of Minutes
eo J --Q-3 -/ May 7, 1992
V. Director's Reports
REVIEW OF MASI TOWN CENTER PUBLIC ART PROGRAM
_ -3 UPDATE AND SLIDE SHOW ON THE 1992 CALIFORNIA PRESERVATION
62 / CONFERENCE IN EUREKA, CA - Oral Report
VI. Announcements
VII. 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.
y � VIII. Adjournment
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
STAFF REPORT
DATE: July 2, 1992
TO: Chairman and Members of the Historic Preservation Commission
FROM: Larry J. Henderson, AICP, Principal Planner
BY: Beverly Nissen, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: REVIEW OF MASI TOWN CENTER PUBLIC ART PROGRAM
BACKGROUND: On July 20, 1991, Jack Masi and his representatives
requested the demolition of a building historically known as the La
Fourcade Store, located at 11871 Foothill Boulevard. On August 21,
1991, the Masi family successfully removed the structure's most recent
occupant, the Cowgirl Theatre.
Masi Commerce Center Partners has submitted an application for a
Conditional Use Permit for the development of 32 buildings totaling
approximately 268,907 square feet and consisting of a mix of industrial,
multi-tenant, office, and restaurant uses. The site is approximately 27
acres in size. The proposed submittal has been reviewed on numerous
occasions by the Design Review committee and is scheduled for the July
22, 1992, Planning Commission meeting. In conjunction with this
proposal, the applicant also has submitted an Industrial Area Specific
Plan Amendment which was approved by the City Council on June 3, 1992.
The amendment involved revisions to the circulation access points along
Rochester Avenue, the addition of an "Auto Service Court" use, and the
addition of "Speciality Building Supplies and Home Improvement" as a
conditional use within Subarea 7.
At their August 1, 1991, meeting, the Historic Preservation Commission
requested that the property be reviewed to determine its significance in
response to the demolition request. The project was formally reviewed
at the September 5, 1991, Historic Preservation Commission, at which
time the La Fourcade store was designated as a "Point of Interest" (see
Exhibit "A") .
The recommendation was forwarded to the City Council on September 18,
1991. An Historic Point of Interest Designation was approved on that
date along with a mitigated negatived declaration. Mitigation measure
No. 2 indicates the following:
The development of the site shall incorporate details of the
site's history, in particular the La Fourcade period, through
the incorporation of the following measures: commissioned
public art and development and placement of interpretive
public displays. The final specifications of such measures
shall be reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission and
forwarded with a recommendation to the Planning Commission
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July 2, 1992
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during development/design review hearings on any development
proposal for this site. Final approval of the appropriate
public art and interpretive displays shall occur prior to the
issuance of building permits.
In working towards fulfillment of this condition, the applicant met with
a subcommittee of the Historic Preservation Commission and the Planning
Commission (Marsha Banks, Steve Preston, Larry McNiel, Suzanne Chitiea)
on May 27, 1992, to discuss their proposal for commissioned public art
and the development and placement of interpretive public displays.
The applicant presented to the subcommittee a "vintner's walk" concept
which is proposed to be approximately 160 feet in length along Foothill
Boulevard. The walkway was proposed to be covered partially with a
"Pipe trellis" which could potentially be used as support for grapevines
or some other appropriate plant material. The walkway would be
punctuated by three "events" (as described by the applicant) which could
consist of bas relief panels, sculptures, plaques and/or interpretive
displays. The subcommittee expressed their preference for realistic,
rather than abstract, interpretations along the Vintner's Walkway. The
subcommittee suggested the possibility of utilizing quotations from the
oral histories, photographic displays, and/or some type of medallion to
fulfill the requirement for interpretive public displays.
The requirement for "Commissioned Public Art" was also discussed, and it
was felt that this should be viewed separately from the interpretive
display requirement. The subcommittee felt that the theme of the common
field worker would be appropriate for a sculptural element, but that it
should accurately reflect the Southern California wine making
traditions, practices, and methods, rather than foreign traditions.
The utilization of the La Fourcade arch and its incorporation into the
entryway design of a restaurant planned for the existing winery building
was discussed, and the concept was supported by the subcommittee.
DISCUSSION: Since the subcommittee meeting, the applicant has further
revised their proposal in the following manner:
A. Interpretive Public Displays and Vintner's Walk: The walkway
will extend approximately 160 feet along Foothill Boulevard
as originally proposed. The names of the Vintner families,
along with the dates their wineries were established, will be
incorporated into the walk on inscribed pavers. The walkway
will have a metal trellis along its length and historical
display panels with text and photos depicting the history of
wine making in the area starting with the La Fourcade period
and covering the immigrant grape growers and vintners of the
1920's to 1930's. Areas for seating will be incorporated
along the walkway. The applicant has proposed four to six
display panels; however, staff would recommend that six be
utilized along the length of the walk.
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The applicant has also proposed a 7-foot wide "story board"
at the eastern end of the Vintner's Walk where the original
La Fourcade store stood. The story board would be a bas
relief depicting the La Fourcade winery. The applicant has
proposed that the relief pictorially show La Fourcade
directing the construction of the first wells in Cucamonga as
well as views of some of the buildings he constructed.
Also in partial fulfillment of the interpretive display
requirement, the applicant has proposed an additional story
board location at the western end of the Vintner's Walk
depicting the Masi family. The bas relief would portray the
hillside vineyards of the Masi's home town in Italy, members
of the Masi family, and their lands and winery in Cucamonga.
Staff supports these concepts and recommends that the details
be further refined between staff and the applicant and
returned to the Historic Preservation Commission for detail
plans approval on an informal basis prior to the issuance of
building permits.
B. Commissioned Public Art: To fulfill this requirement, the
applicant has proposed a sculpture of a vintner carrying a
basket of grapes which would be located approximately midway
along the Vintner's Walk. The sculpture is intended as a
tribute to the wine making families of the area. A 12-inch
wax model of the sculpture will be available at the meeting.
The applicant proposes to commission Raymond Persinger, a
Southern Californian artist, to do the sculpture. His
biography is attached as Exhibit "D. "
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation
Commission consider the proposals, and if found to be acceptable,
forward a recommendation of approval to the Planning Commission for
incorporation of the interpretive public displays and commissioned
public art into the design of the Masi Commerce Center. Final detailed
plans shall be submitted and approved by Historic Preservation
Commission prior to the issuance of building permits.
Respectfully submitted,
Larry J. Henderson, AICP
Principal Planner
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Attachments: Exhibit "A" - September 5, 1991, HPC Staff Report
Exhibit "B" - September 18, 1991, City Council Staff
Report
Exhibit "C" - Vintner's Walk Site Plan
Exhibit "D" - Biography of Ray Persinger
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
STAFF REPORT
DATE: September 5, 1991
TO: Chairman and Members of the Historic Preservation Commission
FROM: Larry J. Henderson, AICP, Principal Planner
BY: Anthea M. Hartig, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF A CHANGE OF THE HISTORIC STATUS AND
APPLICATIONS FOR HISTORIC POINT OF INTEREST OR LANDMARK
DESIGNATION FILED BY THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION,
CONSIDERATION OF A DEMOLITION REQUEST BY THE PROPERTY OWNER,
AND THE POSSIBLE ESTABLISHMENT OF MITIGATION MEASURES THEREIN
FOR THE LA FOURCADE BUILDING LOCATED AT 11871 FOOTHILL
BOULEVARD - APN: 229-011-10 - Consideration and
determination of the historic status, application for Point
of Interest or Landmark Designation, and level of appropriate
mitigations for the demolition of the structure. The range
of alternatives may include the following: Landmark status,
Point of Interest status, and/or mitigation measures prior to
demolition.
BACKGROUND: On July 20, 1991 , Jack Masi and his representatives
requested the demolition of a building historically known as the La
Fourcade Store, located at 11871 Foothill Boulevard. On August 21,
1991, the Masi family successfully removed the structure's most recent
occupant, the Cowgirl Theatre. Masi Commerce Center Partners has
submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow
280,857 square feet of mixed use new construction on a 27-acre site that
includes this parcel. The CUP application however, is not yet
complete. The Masi submittal includes proposed light industrial,
multi-tenant commercial, religious, restaurant, financial, convenience
and automotive uses. At the August 1, 1991 meeting, the Historic
Preservation Commission requested that the property be reviewed to
determine its significance in response to the demolition request (the
landmark application is included as Exhibit "HPC-1" ). This review of
the La Fourcade Store's demolition request is a part of the
environmental assessment for such a project, as required under the
California Environmental Quality Act.
SITE LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION:
A. Location: The structure lies at the southwest corner parcel formed
by the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Rochester Avenue.
Covering close to an acre, the parcel is 158 feet wide and 259 feet
deep (see Exhibit "HPC-2" for site plan and zoning) .
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B. Site Land Use, Zoning, and Industrial Specific Plan and Foothill
Boulevard Specific Plan Designations : Per the Industrial Specific
Plan, the southern side of the Foothill/Rochester intersection is
zoned for future Industrial Park use. The recent "Missing Link"
supplement to the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan includes
policies for this intersection, and specifies a future Activity
Center for this acreage. Such centers are defined as unifying
nodes of concentrated activity along the Foothill Boulevard
corridor that "give identity and theme to the areas in which they
are located" (Foothill Boulevard Design Supplement, page 4, Exhibit
"HPC-3" ) . New construction proposals, per the Supplement, shall
take into consideration a pedestrian scale when determining
setbacks, first floor facade treatment, and building height, as
well as incorporating the style of existing structures like the
Agazzotti Winery at the intersection's southeast corner.
C. Surrounding Land Uses, Zoning, and Industrial Specific Plan, Terra
Vista Community Plan, and Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan
Designations:
North - Per the Terra Vista Community Plan, the land directly north
of Foothill Boulevard is zoned for mixed use future development
combining commercial, office, and medium-high density residential
uses. The northeast corner of Foothill and Rochester is zoned
Office/Professional.
South - The proposed City Sports Park is planned south of the
project site and is in a General Industrial zoned area.
West/East - As with the subject property, the parcels lying to the
west and to the east (from east of Haven Avenue to Day Creek
Channel) are currently zoned Industrial Park per the Industrial
Specific Plan.
D. Architectural Description and Building Chronology (refer to Exhibit
"HPC-4" for an evolutionary sketch of the site) : As it stands, the
structure is an irregularly shaped, single-story compilation of at
least five different additions to the original building. The
oldest portions of the site, as shown on the 1929 Sandborne Maps of
the area, include this main structure of stucco-covered brick or
3-inch block with a wood-framed extension along its west side and
southwest corner; one small, square brick/block structure located
close to the southeast corner of the main building; and one wood-
framed square shed located closer to Orange (now Rochester) Avenue
(refer to Exhibit "HPC-5" ) . The shed is no longer standing and the
small brick storage building has been altered beyond recognition.
The main structure, however, retains some original elements despite
numerous alterations. From a 1922 photograph, staff has gleaned
that the general store structure extended only four bays in length
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and that a highly decorated porte cochere extended from the
northeast of the store forming the space f or a gas station (f or
historic photographs, see Exhibit "HPC-6" ) . Both the canopy and
the main store building were characterized by deck (or flat hipped)
roof constructions topped by regularly laid, straight barrel
mission tile. By the drawing of the Sandborne Maps, seven years
after the structure's construction, it seems that the gas station
canopy had been removed. Portions of the parapet and cluster of
columns which accentuated the canopy appear to have been salvaged
and reused on the existing north facade. This restructuring
accounts for the unusual decorative treatment that characterizes
the building today, that of an applied if fanciful combination of
Spanish eclectic, and French chateauesque trim to the parapeted
entry and squared pilasters dividing the main facade's bays. The
large storefront windows along the northern face are now covered
and since accessing the structure's interior has not yet been
possible, it is difficult to discern their original appearance.
After reviewing the San Bernardino County building and assessment
records, it seems that a series of new buildings and additions from
the 1950s to the 1970s eventually formed the irregular massing of
the site as we know it today. The store was expanded and the
column treatment and roof line of the original building extended to
the west and a concrete block garage was added to the southwest
corner in 1952. In 1966, the storage structure to the south was
enlarged and altered significantly to join the main building and
four years later a tall, square "smoke room" was added to serve the
restaurants needs. Shortly thereafter in 1972, a single storied,
wood-framed and stucco finished structure was completed along the
rear of the store/restaurant which connected the garage to the west
and the storage unit to the east. In the mid 1970s as well, the
shed addition covered with board and batten and shingled siding was
built.
ANALYSIS:
A. Historical Background: Built as the La Fourcade Store and Gas
Station, the subject structure continued to house businesses which
served important community needs. First associated with the
extensive viniculture enterprise of the John B. La Fourcade family
and then with the grape growing and mercantile efforts of the Masi
family, the structure also operated as the restaurant RoVal's,
which was a local attraction along Route 66.
The story of John La Fourcade represents an important link in the
early history of the Cucamonga region. Migrating at the age of
seventeen from La Houtan, France, the young man arrived in Pomona
in the early 1890s, according to a 1922 Colton Daily Courier
article. Along with the likes of Klusman, Garrett, Haven, and
Milliken, La Fourcade accepted the challenges posed by the harsh
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climate and embarked on a wine and raisin manufacturing venture,
owning 800 acres in our Rochester area. At first transporting
water from the above canyons, La Fourcade later drilled the area's
deepest well at 630 feet from which he ran pipe across 460 acres at
the purported cost of $33,000. Embarking on an ambitious
construction project, La fourcade hired the San Bernardino-based
designer and architect J. N. Robinson and from 1918 to 1922 had
constructed bunk-like housing (for his permanent labor force
composed primarily of single Mexican men) , wine manufacturing and
storage buildings, company offices, a wagon repair shop, and a
structure used for box making and packing, as well as the company
store and local gas station. It was reported that La Fourcade was
a fair and honest if ambitious man. The passage of Prohibition and
the effects of World War II spurred the demise of the La Fourcade
enterprise, and the family left the area in the early 1940s.
Not much is known about the Huber family who owned the southwest
corner of the Foothill/Rochester intersection from 1931 to 1942,
but the Sebastian Masi family began renting the property upon their
arrival in the area. Like La Fourcade before, the newly immigrated
Italian family strove for success and by 1943 was able to purchase
the site. Efforts to continue operating a grocery store were
undertaken by the Masis and Jennie Masi in particular, and the
family established themselves in the historic fabric of this
region.
B. Facts for Findings:
Historical and Cultural Significance:
Finding: The proposed Landmark/Point of Interest was connected
with someone renowned and/or important.
Fact: John B. La Fourcade established an advanced, extensive,
and elaborate winemaking and grape handling business in
an era marked by failed attempts at such endeavors in the
Rochester/Cucamonga area. Well known throughout the
County, La Fourcade represents an important epoch and
entrepreneurial spirit of this valley.
Finding: The architect or builder was important.
Fact: In choosing J. N. Johnson to design and construct his
winery complex, La Fourcade was one of few local property
owners in the late teens-early 1920s to -mploy such a
contractor like Johnson who was well known in the
County. Johnson constructed many large public and
private buildings in San Bernardino, Redlands, and
Colton.
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Historic Architectural and Engineering Significance:
Finding: The construction materials used in this proposed
Landmark/Point of Interest are unusual and significant.
Fact: Although altered, the main entrance of the building--
marked by a parapet and flanked with Corinthian
pilasters--remains as a testament to an entire design
palate created by La Fourcade and Johnson unique to this
area.
Neighborhood and Geographic Setting:
Finding: The proposed landmark in its location represents an
established and familiar visual feature of the
neighborhood, community, and City.
Fact: As a gas station, store, and restaurant, the subject
structure stands as a 70-year-old fixture in the
community's landscape.
C. Issues: The Masi family and their representatives request the
immediate demolition of the La Fourcade Store. There also exists a
desire to remove the building because of its recent use as a road
house/topless bar. This demolition permit has been requested
separately, but the structure's proposed destruction would normally
be tied to the proposed Masi Commerce Center development. Case law
pertaining to what is known as "splitting" a project under CEQA has
created a significance preference for reviewing the potential
negative effects of a proposed project with the project itself.
Understanding this, staff has reviewed the included information
about the Masi project in this report. To properly review this
demolition request per CEQA, it needs to be treated as a project
unto its own, requiring a separate environmental assessment. This
report both makes the case for a Point of Interest Designation to
be placed on the property and details a mitigation package for the
loss of the La Fourcade Store if the demolition request is
granted. After the Commission's review of this package, in the
form of a Mitigated Negative Declaration, it will be forwarded to
City Council.
As the structure stands as the sole remaining testament to an early
and successful agricultural enterprise and other entrepreneurial
efforts, it is thus important to adequately address and mitigate
its proposed demolition. The future incorporation of unique design
elements and the creation of meaningful interpretations of the
site's history will ensure the retention of the site's sense of
time and place. While the above efforts touch upon some aspects of
the site's significance, greater funding to the City's Oral History
Program and the agricultural museum to be housed in the Chaffey-
Garcia House barn would further reinforce and with probably greater
permanence preserve the winemaking legacy of the region.
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Another impact to the property will stem from the widening of
Foothill Boulevard to its ultimate width. Such a project would
align the most northern edge of the building with the curb edge
(see Exhibit HPC-8) and thus create a significant impact on the
resource.
D. Environmental Assessment: Any future landmark designation would be
exempt from CEQA under Article 19, Section 15380. If properly
mitigated for, the demolition of the La Fourcade Store would not
require any further environmental review and staff would then
recommend the issuance of a mitigated Negative Declaration.
Proposed mitigations are listed in the Recommendation section of
this report.
CORRESPONDENCE: This item has been advertised in the Inland Valley
Daily Bulletin newspaper, property owners within 300 feet of the project
site have been notified, and staff has inspected the property. The
property owners are aware of this review process and were sent a copy of
this staff report.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff feels that although altered, the La Fourcade
Store is worthy of a local landmark designation. Due to these
alterations and previously expressed owner objections to the retention
and landmarking of the structure, staff recommends that the Commission
forward an Historic Point of Interest designation to the City Council.
The following related mitigation measures are recommended to ease the
impact of the proposed demolition of the site and would accompany a
Negative Declaration issued for the proposed demolition.
1 . No demolition permits shall be issued for the existing
structures prior to the property owner's written
acknowledgment and acceptance of the Cultural Resource
Mitigation Measures per the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
2. The development of the site shall incorporate details of the
site's history, in particular the La Fourcade period, through
the incorporation of the following measures: commissioned
public art and development and placement of interpretive
public displays. The final specifications of such measures
shall be reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission and
forwarded with a recommendation to the Planning Commission
during development/design review hearings on any development
proposal for this site. Final approval of the appropriate
public art and interpretive displays shall occur prior to the
issuance of building permits.
3. The decorative parapet at the northeast corner of the building
dating from the La Fourcade period shall be removed during
demolition and be examined by a structural engineering
consultant hired by the owner and approved by the City Planner
to determine the possibility of its reuse. City staff shall
be present during this demolition to inspect the parapet. If
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after examination restoration proves feasible, the parapet
element shall be considered for incorporation into the above
public art or interpretive exhibit. If the reuse of this
element is not feasible, it shall be documented per HABS/HAER
standards, the final form of which shall be approved by the
City Planner.
4. The developer shall contribute $25,000 to the Chaffey Garcia
House Barn project, which will be used to develop a
museum/cultural center depicting and exhibiting the
agricultural heritage of the area. The City Council may
allocate these funds to another similar type of preservation
project depending upon the timing of the compliance with this
mitigation. This contribution shall be provided prior to the
issuance of building permits of any phase of the Masi Commerce
Center.
5. The site developer shall sponsor four Oral History interviews
of individuals knowledgeable of the La Fourcade/Masi era of
significance. These interviews, which shall not exceed a cost
of $5,000, shall be conducted by a consultant approved by City
staff.
Respectfully submitted,
Larr J. Henderson, AICP
Principal Planner
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Attachments: Exhibit "1" - Landmark/Point of Interest Application
Exhibit "2" - Site Plan and Zoning
Exhibit "3" - "Missing Link" Text
Exhibit "4" - Evolution of Buildings
Exhibit "5" - Sandborne Maps, 1929
Exhibit "6" - Historic Photographs
Exhibit "7" - List of Sources
Exhibit "S" - Proposed Ultimate Right of Way of Approval
Photographs
Resolution
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City of nancno L nonga
Application for
HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION
HISTORIC POINT OF INTEREST DESIGNATION
Historic Landmark X Historic Point of Interest
IDENTIFICATION
1. Common Name: Cowgirl Theatre
2. Historic Name, if known: LaFourcade Store
3. Street or Rural Address: 11871 Foothill Blvd.
City: Rancho Cucamonga Zip: 91730 County: San Bernardino
Assessor's Parcel No. 229-011-10 Zone: Industrial Park
Legal Description: Rochester E 239 FT N 158 FT Lot 17
4. Present Owner, if known: Jack Masi Address: 5416 Electric Ave.
City:San Bernardino Zip: 92407 Ownership is: Public
private X
5. Present Use: None Original Use:Store & filling station
Other past uses: Restaurant, bar, roadhouse
DESCRIPTION
6. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or
structure and describe any major alterations from its original
condition: Please see attached
7. Location sketch map (draw & label 8. Approximate property size:
site and surrounding streets, Lot Size (in feet)
roads, and prominent landmarks) : Frontage 239
Depth 158
or approx. acreage
9. Condition: (check one)
a. Excellent b. Good
c. Fair X d. Deteriorated
L, e. No longer in existence
10. Is the feature: a. Altered? X
b. Unaltered?
/ 11. Surroundings: (check more than
one if necessary)
a. Open land X
•�!�vd b. Residential
c. Scattered buildings X
d. Densely built-up
e. Commercial
f. Industrial
g. Other
Continuation Sheets
LaFourcade Store
Section 6. Physical Appearance:
As it stands, the structure is an irregularly shaped, single storied
compilation of at least five different additions to the original, building. The
oldest portions of the site, as shown on the 1929 Sandborne Maps of the area,
include this main structure of stucco-covered brick or 3" block with a
wooden-framed extension along its west side and southwest corner; one
small, square brick/block structure located close to the southeast corner of the
main building; and one wooden-framed square shed located closer to Orange
(now Rochester) Avenue. The shed is no longer standing and the small brick
storage building has been altered beyond recognition.
The main structure, however, retains some original elements despite
numerous alterations. From a 1922 photograph, staff has gleaned that the
general store structure extended only four bays in length and that a highly
decorated porte cochere extended from the northeast of the store forming the
space for a filling station. Both the canopy and the main store building were
characterized by deck or flat hipped roof constructions topped by regularly laid
straight barrel mission tile. By the drawing of the Sandborne Maps seven
years after the structure's construction, it seems that the gas station canopy
had been removed. Portions of the parapet and cluster of columns which
accentuated the canopy appear to have been salvaged and reused on the
existing north facade. This restructuring account for the unusual decorative
treatment that characterizes the building today, that of an applied if fanciful
combination of mission revival, spanish eclectic, and french chateauesque
trim to the parapeted entry and squared pilasters dividing the main facade's
bays. The large storefront windows along the northern face are now covered
and since accessing the structure's interior has not been possible, it is difficult
to discern their original appearance.
After reviewing the San Bernardino County building and assessment
records, it seems that a series of new buildings and additions from the 1950s to
the 1970s eventually formed the irregular massing of the site as we know it
today. The store was expanded and the column treatment and roof line of
the original extended to the west and a concrete block garage was added to the
southwest corner in 1952. In 1966 the storage structure to the south was
enlarged and altered significantly to join the main building and four years
later a tall, square "smoke room" was added to serve the restaurant's needs.
Shortly thereafter in 1972 a single storied, wood-framed and stucco finished
structure was completed along the rear of the store/restaurant which
connected the garage to the west and the storage unit to the east. In the mid-
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1970s as well the shed addition covered with board and batten and shingled
siding was built.
Section 20, Significance:
Built as the La Fourcade Store and Filling Station, the subject structure
continued to house businesses which served important community needs.
First associated with the extensive viniculture enterprise of the John B. La
Fourcade family and then with the grape growing and mercantile efforts of
the Masi family, the structure also operated as the restaurant RoVal's which
was a local attraction along Route 66.
The story of John La Fourcade represents an important link in the early
history of the Cucamonga region. Migrating at the age of seventeen from La
Houtan, France, the young man arrived in Pomona in the early 1890s,
according to a 1922 Daily Colton Courier article. Along with the likes of
Klusman, Garrett, Haven, and Milliken, La Fourcade accepted the challenges
posed by the harsh climactic characteristics and embarked on a wine and
raisin manufacturing venture. At first transporting water from the above
canyons, La Fourcade later drilled the area's deepest well at 630' from which
he ran pipe across 460 acres at the purported cost of $33,000. Embarking on an
ambitious construction project, La Fourcade hired the San Bernardino-based
designer and architect J. N. Robinson and from 1918 to 1922 had constructed
bunk-like housing for his permanent labor force composed primarily of
single Mexican men, wine manufacturing and storage buildings, company
offices, a wagon repair shop, and a structure used for box making and packing
as well as the company store and local filling station. It was reported that La
Fourcade was a fair and honest if ambitious man. The passage of Prohibition
and the effects of WWII spurred the demise of the La Fourcade enterprise,
and the family left the area in the early 1940s.
Not much is known about the Huber family who owned the southwest
corner of the Foothill/Rochester intersection, but the Sebastian Masi family
began renting the property upon their arrival in the area. Like La Fourcade
before them, the newly-emigrated Italian family strove for success and by 1943
was able to purchase the site. Efforts to continue operating a grocery store
were undertaken by the Masis, and Jennie Masi in particular, and the family
established themselves in the historic fabric of the this region.
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A. ACTIVITY CENTERS:
Activity centers are selected intersections along the Foothill Boulevard corridor defined as'Theme"or
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promote concentrated activity at these areas,and give identity and theme to the areas in which they are
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setback areas will be enhanced pedestrian zones with special hardscape materials,formal landscape arrange-
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standards,and street furniture should be uniform throughout the Foothill Boulevard corridor.
C. The concept within the activity center is to incorporate a formal,regularly spaced,
street tree planting system utilizing a palette of informally shaped,colorful trees.
d. The urban or formal streetscape design characteristic of the activity center should
extend along Foothill Boulevard and secondary/intersecting streets to a point of logical transition to the
suburban parkway.Typically,the design will extend to at least the first driveway or as modified through the
design review process.The extent of the urban streetscape should be able to adjust to changes in public right-
of-way conditions,such as right turn lanes and bus bays.
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Brown, James and James Boyd, History of San Bernardino and Riverside
Counties. Chicago: Lewis Publishing Co., 1922.
Clucas, Donald, Light over the Mountain: A History of the Rancho
Cucamonga Area. Upland: California Family House Publishers, 1974.
Day, Lawrence, "Story of a Successful Man: Improves Land and Section about
with Buildings and Store for the Neighborhood," Colton Daily Courier.
October 30, 1922.
Cucamonga Phone Directories, 1928/1931.
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RESOLUTION NO. 91-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
HISTORIC POINT OF INTEREST 91-02 DESIGNATING THE
LAFOURCADE STORE, LOCATED AT 11871 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, AS
A POINT OF INTEREST AND CERTIFICATION OF A MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR DEMOLITION OF THE STRUCTURE -
APN: 229-011-10.
A. Recitals.
(i) The City has filed an application for a Point of Interest as
described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution,
the subject Point of Interest is referred to as the "application. "
(ii) On September 5, 1991, 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.
(iii) All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution
have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the
Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1 . This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set
forth in the Recitals, Part "A," of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. The application applies to approximately one acre of land, basically a
rectangular configuration, located on the southwest corner of Foothill
Boulevard and Rochester (Orange) Avenue intersection.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission
during the above-referenced public hearing on September 5, 1991 , 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 Historic Preservation Commission policy regarding landmark designation
over an owner's objection, this Commission hereby makes the following findings
and facts:
A. Historical and Cultural Significance:
Finding: 1 . The proposed Point of Interest was connected with
someone renowned, important, or a local personality.
Fact/s: John B. LaFourcade established an advanced and
elaborate winemaking and grape-handling business in an
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POI 91-02 - LaFOURCADE STORE
September 5, 1991
Page 2
era marked by failed attempts at such endeavors in the
Rochester/Cucamonga area. Seemingly well known
throughout the County, LaFourcade represents an
important epoch and entrepreneurial spirit of this
valley.
Finding: 2. The architect or builder was important.
Fact/s: In choosing J. N. Johnson to design and construct his
winery complex, LaFourcade was one of few local
property owners in the late teens-early 1920s to
employ a contractor who was very well known in the
County. Johnson constructed many large and impressive
public and private buildings in San Bernardino,
Redlands, and Colton.
B. Historic Architectural and Engineering Significance:
Finding: 1 . The construction materials or engineering methods used
in the proposed Point of Interest are unusual or
significant or uniquely effective.
Fact/s: Although it has been altered, the main entrance of the
building which is marked by a parapet and flanked with
Corinthian pilasters, remains as a testament to a
design palette created by LaFourcade and Johnson which
was unique to this area.
C. Neighborhood and Geographic Setting:
Finding: 1 . The proposed Point of Interest in its location
represents an established and familiar visual feature
of the neighborhood, community, or city.
Fact/s: As a gas station, store, and restaurant, the subject
structure stands as a 70-year-old notable fixture in
the community's landscape.
4. This Commission hereby finds that the project has been reviewed and
considered for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of
1970. If properly mitigated, the requested demolition of the LaFourcade Store
would not require further environmental review and a mitigated Negative
Declaration will be issued for such demolition.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1 , 2,
3, and 4 above, this Commission hereby resolves that pursuant tj Chapter 2.24
of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code, the Historic Preservation
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga hereby approves, on the 5th day of
September 1991 , Point of Interest 91-02 for the LaFourcade Store. The
Commission further adopts the following Conditions of Approval mitigating the
requested demolition:
HPC RESOLUTION NO. 91-05
POI 91-02 - LaFOURCADE STORE
September 5, 1991
Page 3
1 ) No demolition permits shall be issued for the existing structures
prior to the property owner's written acknowledgment and
acceptance of the Cultural Resource Mitigation Measures per the
mitigated Negative Declaration.
2) The development of the site shall incorporate details of the
site's history, in particular the LaFourcade period, through the
incorporation of the following measures: commissioned public art
and development and placement of interpretive public displays.
The final specifications of such measures shall be reviewed by the
Historic Preservation Commission and forwarded with a
recommendation to the Planning Commission during
development/design review hearings on any development proposal for
this site. Final approval of the appropriate public art and
interpretive displays shall occur prior to the issuance of
building permits.
3) The decorative parapet at the northeast corner of the building
dating from the LaFourcade period shall be removed during
demolition and be examined by a structural engineering consultant
hired by the owner and approved by the City Planner to determine
the possibility of its reuse. City staff shall be present during
this demolition to inspect the parapet. If after examination
restoration proves feasible, the parapet element shall be
considered for incorporation into the above public art or
interpretive exhibit. If the reuse of this element is not
feasible, it shall be documented per NABS/HAER standards, the
final form of which shall be approved by the City Planner.
4) The developer shall contribute $10,000 to the Chaffey-Garcia House
Barn project, which will be used to develop a museum/cultural
center depicting and exhibiting the agricultural heritage of the
area. The City Council may, upon the input of the Historic
Preservation Commission, allocate these funds to another similar
type of preservation project, including but not necessarily
limited to, the Historic Preservation Site and Land-Banking Fund,
depending upon the timing of the compliance with this
mitigation. This contribution shall be provided prior to the
issuance of building permits of any phase of the Masi Commerce
Center.
5) The site developer shall sponsor four Oral History interviews of
individuals knowledgeable of the LaFourcade/Masi era of
significance. These interviews, which shall not exceed a cost of
$5,000, shall be conducted by a consultant approved by City staff.
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HPC RESOLUTION NO. 91-05
POI 91-02 - LaFOURCADE STORE
September 5, 1991
Page 4
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 5Th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1991 .
BY: ,
Bob Schmidt, Chairman
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: ARNER, BANKS, BILLINGS, PRESTON, SCHMIDT
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: COOPER, HASKVITZ
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
STAFF REPORT
DATE: September 18, 1991
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
Jack Lam, AICP, City Manager
FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner
BY: Larry J. Henderson, AICP, Principal Planner
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND POINT OF INTEREST 91-02 FOR THE
LaFOURCADE STORE - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - Consideration of an
application to designate the LaFourcade Store as a historic Point of
Interest and review the level of appropriate mitigations for the
demolition of the structure located at 11871 Foothill Boulevard -
APN: 229-011-10. Staff recommends issuance of a mitigated Negative
Declaration.
RECOlPOINDATION
The Historic Preservation Commission and staff recommends issuance of a
mitigated Negative Declaration and approval of the application for historic
Point of Interest 91-02 by the adoption of the attached Resolution.
ENVIRONlMTAL ASSESSMMT
Normally a Landmark designation would be exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article 9, Section 15380. However,
since the property owner is requesting demolition at the earliest possible
time, a separate environmental documentation has been provided with the
recommendation for the issuance of a Negative Declaration with mitigations.
The proposed mitigations are listed in the Resolution attached to this report.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
On July 20, 1991, Jack Masi, through his representatives, requested the
demolition of a building historically known as the LaFourcade Store, located
at 11871 Foothill Boulevard. On August 21 , 1991, the Masi family successfully
removed the structure's most recent occupant, the Cowgirl Theater. Masi
Commerce Center Partners has submitted an application for a Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) to allow approximately 280,000 square feet of mixed use, new
construction on the 27-acre site that includes the subject parcel. The CUP
application however is not complete. The Masi submittal includes proposed
light industrial, multi-tenant commercial, religious, restaurant, financial,
convenience and automotive uses. Pursuant to City policies, the Historic
Preservation Commission, on August 1 , 1991 , initiated an application to
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
POI 91-02 - LaFOURCADE STORE
September 18, 1991
Page 2
consider the historic status of the property and its significance in response
to the demolition request. This review of the LaFourcade Store's demolition
request is a part of the environmental assessment for such a project as
required under CEQA.
The Historic Preservation Commission met on September 5, 1991, and held a
public hearing to consider the historic status of the property as well as a
range of application alternatives, including Landmark Designation and Historic
Point of Interest. The Commission voted (5 to 2) in favor of recommending the
City Council adopt a Negative Declaration, with mitigation measures, for the
demolition of this structure, and designation of the property a Historic Point
of Interest. Commissioners Cooper and Haskvitz voted against the motion for
recommendation for separate and different reasons. Commissioner Cooper voted
against the motion indicating that she felt that local property owners and
long-time residents should receive different treatment than individuals with
development interests that come from outside of the City. Commissioner
Haskvitz voted against the recommendation indicating that he felt the
structure should not be demolished.
The Historic Preservation Commission made modifications to the recommended
Mitigation No. 4 which is reflected in the attached Resolution. The
modification to Mitigation No. 4 included reducing the contribution to the
Chaffey-Garcia House Barn or similar type project from $25, 000 to $10,000. In
addition, language was added to clarify the relationship and role of the
Historic Preservation Commission and City Council allocating these funds to
other similar types of preservation projects.
ANALYSIS
The subject building was built as the LaFourcade Store and Gas Station; the
subject structure continued to house businesses which served important
community needs. First associated with the extensive viniculture enterprise
of the John B. LaFourcade family, and then with the grape growing and
mercantile efforts of the Masi family, the structure also operated as the
restaurant "RoVal's" which was a local attraction on Route 66.
The story of John LaFourcade represents an important link in the early history
of the Cucamonga region. Migrating at the age of 17 from La Houtan, France,
the young man arrive in Pomona in the early 1890s. Along with the likes of
Klusman, Garrett, Haven, and Milliken, LaFourcade excepted the challenges
posed by the harsh climate and embarked on a wine and raisin manufacturing
venture, owning 800 acres in our Rochester area. At first transporting water
from the above canyons, LaFourcade later drilled the area's deepest well at
630 feet from which he ran pipe across 460 acres at the purported cost of
$33,000. Embarking on an ambitious construction project, LaFourcade hired the
San Bernardino-based designer and architect J. N. Robinson. From 1918 to
1922, he had constructed bunk-like housing (for his permanent labor force
composed primarily of single Mexican men) , wine manufacturing and storage
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POI 91-02 - LaFOURCADE STORE
September 18, 1991
Page 3
buildings, company offices, a wagon repair shop and a structure used for box
making and packing, as well as the company store and local gas station. The
passage of Prohibition and effects of World War II spurred the demise of the
LaFourcade enterprise and the family left the area in the early 1940s.
FACTS FOR FINDINGS
The Facts for Findings for a Historic Point of Interest are detailed in the
Resolution and the Historic Preservation Commission Staff Report dated
September 5, 1991 . In general, the Facts for Findings comply with the City's
Historic Preservation Commission Ordinance in three areas: historical and
cultural significance; historical, architectural, and engineering
significance; and neighborhood and geographic setting.
While the structure has undergone a series of additions, which effectively
negates the possibility of designating it as a Landmark over owner objection,
the structure stands as the sole remaining testament to an early and
successful agricultural enterprise and other entrepreneurial efforts; it is
thus important to adequately address and mitigate its proposed demolition.
The future incorporation of unique design elements and the creation of
meaningful interpretations of the site's history will ensure the retention of
the site's sense of time and place. While these efforts touch upon some
aspects of the site's significance, greater funding to the City's Oral History
Program and the agricultural museum (to be housed in the Chaffey-Garcia House
Barn project) or similar type public project would further reinforce and
preserve the wine making legacy of the region.
CORRESPONDENCE
This item has been advertised in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper,
the property owners within 300 feet of the project have been notified, and
staff has inspected the property. The property owners are aware of this
review process and were sent a copy of this staff report.
Respect y submitted,
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/Brad B ler
City Planner
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Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Historic Preservation Commission Staff
Report dated September 5, 1991
Resolution of Approval
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RESSOLVrION NO. 91-275
A RESOLITTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMXIGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVIM HISTORIC POINT OF
INTEREST 91-02 DESIC' A= THE LAFOURCADE STORE, LOCATED
AT 11871 F00n= BOULEVARD, AS A POINT OF INIMUST AND
CERTIFICATION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR
DEMOLITION OF THE STRUCTURE - APN: 229-011-10
A. Recitals.
(i) The City has filed an application for a Point of Interest as
described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution,
the subject Point of Interest is referred to as the "application."
(ii) On September 5, 1991, 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.
(iii) On September 18, 1991, the City Council of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application arra
concluded said hearing on the date.
(iv) All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this
Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, TMZUURE, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga does
hereby find, determine and resolve as follows:
1. This Council 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 one acre of land,
basically a rectangular configuration, located on the southwest corner of
Foothill Boulevard and Rochester (Orange) Avenue intersection.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Council
during the above-referenced public hearing on September 18, 1991, 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 Historic Preservation Commission policy regarding landmark designation
over an owner's objection, this Council hereby makes the following findings
and facts:
A. Historical and Cultural Significance:
Finding: 1. The proposed Point of Interest was connected
with someone renowned, important, or a local
personality.
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Page 2
Fact/s: John B. LaFourcade established an advanced
and elaborate winemaking arra grape-handling
business in an era marked by failed attempts
at such endeavors in the Rochester/Cucamonga
area. Seemingly well known throughout the
County, LaFourcade represents an important
epoch and entrepreneurial spirit of this
valley.
Finding: 2. The architect or builder was important.
Fact/s: In choosing J. N. Johnson to design and
construct his winery complex, LaFourcade was
one of few local property owners in the late
teens-early 1920s to employ a contractor who
was very well }mown in the County. Johnson
constructed many large and impressive public
and private buildings in San Bernardino,
Redlands, and Colton.
B. Historic Architectural and Engineering Significance:
Finding: 1. The construction materials or engineering
methods used in the proposed Point of
Interest are unusual or significant or
uniquely effective.
Fact/s: Although it has been altered, the main
entrance of the building which is marked by
a parapet and flanked with Corinthian
pilasters, remains as a testament to a
design palette created by LaFourcade and
Johnson which was unique to this area.
C. Neighborhood and Geographic Setting:
Finding: 1. The proposed Point of Interest in its
location represents an established and
familiar visual feature of the neighborhood,
conmainity, or city.
Fact/s: As a gas station, store, and restaurant, the
subject structure stands as a 70-year-old
notable fixture in the corm mityIs
landscape.
4. This Council hereby finds that the project has been reviewed and
considered for caapliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of
1970. If properly mitigated, the requested demolition of the LaFourcade Store
would not require further environmental review and a mitigated Negative
Declaration will be issued for such demolition.
Resolution No. 91-275
Page 3
5. Based upon the findings arra conclusions set forth in paragraphs
1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this Council hereby resolves that pursuant to Chapter
2.24 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code, the City Council of the City
of Rancho Cucamonga hereby approves, on the 18th day of September 1991, Point
of Interest 91-02 for the LaFourcade Store. The Council further adopts the
following Conditions of Approval mitigating the requested demolition:
1) No demolition permits shall be issued for the existing
structures prior to the property owner's written acknowl-
st I , „ . Lk anent arra acceptance of the Cultural Resource Mitigation
&�2 Measures per the mitigated Negative Declaration;
2) The development of the site shall incorporate details of
0,4 u -UL the site's history, in particular the LaFourcade period,
CL4,»,� through the incorporation of the following measures:
commissioned public art and development and placement of
interpretive public displays. The final specifications of
such measures shall be reviewed by the Historic Preserva-
tion Ccmnission and forwarded with a recamTendation to the
Planning Commission development/design review
hearings on any development proposal for this site. Final
approval of the appropriate public art and interpretive
displays shall occur prior to the issuance of building
permits;
3) The decorative parapet at the northeast corner of the
building dating frau the LaFourcade period shall be removed
using reasonable efforts during demolition. City staff
E pegNAtwl shall be present during this demolition to inspect the
parapet. The parapet element or reproduction thereof shall
wt3C)t% be considered for incorporation into the above public art
or interpretive exhibit. The decorative parapet shall be
( documented per NABS/HMR standards, the final form of which
shall be approved by the City Planner prior to demolition
permit beingissued;
4) The developer shall contribute $10,000 to the Chaffey-
Garcia House Barn project, which will be used to develop a
museum/cultural center depicting and exhibiting the
agricultural heritage of the area. The City Council may,
upon the input of the Historic Preservation Ccmnission,
allocate these funds to another similar type of preserva-
tion project, including but not necessarily limited to, the
Historic Preservation Site and Land-Banking Fund, depending
upon the timing of the compliance with this mitigation.
This contribution shall be provided prior to the issuance
of building permits of any phase of the Masi Catumerce
Center;
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Page 4
5) The site developer shall sponsor four oral History inter- .
views of individuals knowledgeable of the LaFourcade/Masi
era of significance. These interviews, which shall not
exceed a cost of $5,000.00, shall be conducted by a
consultant approved by City staff.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 18th day of September, 1991.
AYES: Alexander, Buquet, Stout, Williams, Wright
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
A& All
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Dennis L. Stout, Mayor
AT=:
Debra J. City Clerk
I, DEBRA J. ADAMS, CITY C EIRK of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed,
approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
California, at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 18th day of
September, 1991.
Executed this 19th day of September, 1991 at Rancho Cucamonga,
California.
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SANTA ANA , CA 92705
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BIOGRAPHY :
RAYMOND PERS INGER IS A SCULPTOR WHO WAS RAISED IN SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA AND HAS SPENT THE LAST 15 YEARS STUDYING AND
WORKING IN THE FIELD OF ART , HE HAS CONCENTRATED HIS
STUDENT AND PROFESSIONAL E;;PERIENCE ON THE PURSUIT OF A
UNIQUE YET REALISTIC STYLE BASED ON A THOROUGH KNOWLEDGE OF
ANATOMY AND AN UNDERSTANDING OF TRADITIONAL SCULPTURAL
TECHNIQUES . RAY WORKED FOR SI ;; YEARS IN AN ART FOUNDRY AND
IS THOROUGHLY TRAINED IN ALL ASPECTS OF SCULPTURAL BRONZE
CASTING , RAY HAS RECENTLY COMPLETED HIS THIRD PUBLICLY
COMMISSIONED BRONZE SCULPTURE OF MONUMENTAL SCALE .
RAY IS EMPLOYED AS MANAGER OF THE SCULPTURE DEPARTMENT OF A
SAN .JUAN CAPISTRANO COMPANY WHICH CREATES SCIENTIFICALLY
ACCURATE LIFE--SIZED DINOSAURS , ITIS LARGEST WORK TO THIS
DATE IS A 47 FOOT TYRANOSAUP,US--RE)" .
EDUCATION :
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY HUMBOLT : SCULPTURE SYMPOSIUM
CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY AT LONG BEACH
ORANGE COAST COLLEGE
GALLERY SHOWS :
LONG BEACH UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM
THE SADDLEBACK ART GALLERY
MILLS HOUSE GALLERY
THE ISLAND GALLERY
BREA CIVIC AND CULTURAL CENTER GALLERY
LONG BEACH CIVIC GALLERY
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS :
ARLINGTON MUSEUM OF ART
CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY AT LONG BEACH
HUMBOLT UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL INVITATIONAL
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA
LONG BEACH ART MUSEUM
LONG BEACH ART ASSOCIATION
SEVEN WESTERN STATES JURIED EXHIBIT
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SCHOLARSHIP'-CERTIFICATE OF MERIT , UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
LOS ANGELES TIMES , SCHOLASTIC GRANT IN ART
BANK OF AMERICA , ACHIEVEMENT A'dARD
ARTIST OF THE MONTH -- (TILLS }LOUSE GALLERY
COMMISSIONS :
IN 1985 RAY WAS COMMISSIONED BY R . M , R . DEVELOPERS OF
SANTA ANA , TO CREATE AN OUTDOOR SCULPTURE THAT WOULD BE
PLACED AT THE SITE OF A BUSINESS COMPLEX, IN BREA ,
CALIFORNIA . THE FINISHED SCULPTURE CONSISTS OF SEVERAL- LIFE
SIZED HORSES CAST IN BRONZE , THE OVERALL. DIMENSIONS ARE
APPROXIMATELY 17 FEET LONG , SI ;; FEET HIGH , AND FOUR, FEET
':TIDE .
RAYMOND WAS SELECTED IN 1987 TO CREATE THE FIRST
SCULPTURE COMMISSIONED FOR THE CITY OF GARDEN GROVES ART IN
PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM , THE SCULPTURE WAS DESIGNED TO
CO'iME'10RATE THE 910ENTENNIAL OF OUR CONSTITUTION . THE
BRONZE SCULPTURE ,JHEN COMPLETED WILL RE APPRO;; IP1ATE L_Y 20
FEET TALL .
Iii 1990 RAY ',IAS COMMISSIONIED BY ,JOHNSON PROPERTIES TO
CREATE AN OUTDOOR, SCULPTURE TO BE PLACED AT THE SITE OF A
RETAIL- COMPLEX IN BREA , CALIFORNIA . THE COMMISSIONED .'IORK
CONSISTS OF A BLACKSMITH WITH A HAMMER RAISED OVER HEAD ,
STANDING AT AN ANVIL . THIS PIECE WAS CAST IN BRONZE WITH
FINISHED DIMENSIONS OF SEVEN FEET HIGH , WITH A BASF , FOUR
FOOT SQUARE .
CURRENTLY RAY IS ONE OF THREE FINALISTS IN A NATIONAL_
SCULPTURE COMPETITION . THE WINNER OF THIS COMPETITION 'MILL
CREATE A MONUMENTAL FOUESTRIAN SCULPTURE OF DON PEDRO DE
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