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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
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LiODS Park Community Center
9161 Base Line Road
Rancho Cucamonga, California
Thursday, March 6, 1986
7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance to Flag.
B. Roll Call: Arner , Banks , Billings ,
Cooper__, Schmidt__, Stamm__and Strane__
C. Approval of Minutes: February 6, 1986
2 o ANNOUNCEMENTS
3. COMMISSION ITEMS
A. Review of application - Ledig House for Historic Landmark
4. STAFF REPORTS
5o PUBLIC COMMENT
6. ADJOURNMENT
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~aDCbO CucamoD~a
Historic Preservation Commission
February 6, 1986
Reqular Meeting
Meeting was called to order by Chairman Arner at 7:00 p.m. Ca]] t0 0Fder
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Arner. Pledge 0f Allegiance
Present were Commissioners Arner, Banks, Billings, Cooper, RO]] Ca]]
Schmidt, and Strane. (Absent: Stamm).
Minutes of December 5, 1985,Regular Meeting were reviewed. Minutes 12/5/85
Motion: Moved by Billings, seconded by Cooper, that minutes of
December 5, Regular Meeting, be approved as posted. Motion
carried 6-0.
ADVERTIS~]D PUBLIC HErARING
A Public Hearing was held to accept testimony regarding the
possibility of designating the Etiwanda Avenue Rock Curbs, east
and west side of Etiwanda Avenue between Foothill Boulevard and Ftiwanda Rock Curbs
23th Street, as a City Historic Landmark.
Chairman Arner opened the Public Hearing.
Lloyd Hubbs, City Engineer, reported to the Commission on
development standards pertaining to rock curbs currently being
investigated by the Engineering and Planning Divisions. Mr.
Hubbs presented a drawing to the Commission of a proposed
standard plan retaining the character of the existing curbs and
gutters. The Engineering Division has considered constructing a
similar curb in front of the Chaffey Garcia House.
Arrival of Commissioner Stamm 7:18 p.m. ArriVal 0f 5tamm
Commissioner Banks 3resented photographs of the existing stone
curbs.
Sheryl Perdue resident of north Etiwanda Avenue expressed her
supl~Drt to have the rock curbs and gutters saved. MS, Perdue
Jim Banks resident of Etiwanda inquired about the feasibility of
Capitol Improvement funds to start re-constructing the curbs and Mr, Banks
gutters on F, tiwanda Avenue. Mr. Hubbs, responded that if a
modest ~x~rtion is requested it would need to go through the CAC,
Planning Commission, City Council. Mr. Banks suggested that
contractors post a bond if working within 10 feet of the curbs
to gaurantee available finances to correct ~Dssible destruction
to curbs done during development.
Historic Preservation Commission
Reqular Meetinq
February 6, 1986
Page 2
Pat Gearhart resident of Etiwanda expressed her support of MS. Gearhart
restoring the rock curbs, and suggested that the development of
curbs and gutters be done prior to any construction.
Wayne Blanton contractor developing in the vicinity of 23rd. and
Etiwanda Avenue is opposed to the restoration of the rock curbs. Mr. Blant0n
Mr. Blanton was infavor of the City establishing a rock curb and
qutter standard on Etiwanda Avenue.
Commissioner Banks informed the Commission that the rock curbs
were put in before the roads were paved for flood control prior
to 1916.
Commission concurred that a sub-committee be established which
consists of Marsha Banks; Gene Billings; and Marjorie Stamm. Sub-Committee
Sub-Committee to meet with Mr. Hubbs and Planning Division to Etiwanda Rock
review the possibility of setting a rock curbs and gutter Curbs
standard for Etiwanda Avenue.
Commissioner Billings recommended that Engineering Department
proceed with sample Rock Curb section in front of the Chaffey Chaffey Garcia House
Garcia House and that consideration be Given to the possibility
of postiDg bonds prior to adjacent development.
There being no further comment, Chairman Arner closed Public
Hearing.
COMMISSION ITEMS:
Commission requested that staff send a letter to Chamber of
Commerce requesting a joint workshop to review the possibility Chamber of Commerce
of Chamber participation in a Ses~uicentennial Celebration in
1989.
Commission requested that a letter be mailed to owners of all
current Historic Landmark and Points of Interest reminding them Historic Landmark
of the status of their property. Commissioners Billings and Letters
Cooper to update the list of names of Historic Landmarks and
Points of Interest and forward to Staff to update files.
Commission requested update of street names that have been
incorporated in the Etiwanda area. A list of suggested names Street Names
were previously submitted to Planning Division.
Commission Members suggested extending an invitation to the City
Planner and Members of the Planning Commission and staff to the Invite to City
next Historic Preservation Commission meeting on March 6. Planner
Historic Preservation Commission
ReGular Meeting
February 6, 1986
Page 3
Staff reported that Virginia Eaton, Director of the Rex Wignall
Museum at Chaffey College, has invited the Commission to an Meeting with
early morning workshop to review the Museum's facilities and Virginia Eaton
discuss possible joint ventures. Several possible dates for the Cbaffey College
meetin~ were discussed. Commissioner Banks suggested that
Commissioners review their own schedules, confer with each
other, and then contact the Community Services Department with
suggested date and time.
Staff reported that Don Napoli, State Historian, met with staff,
Chairman Arner and Commissioner Banks on January 22. Mr Napoli Mr. Napo] i State
had requested this meeting to discuss the City' s grant Historian
application to help fund the Historic Resource Survey. After
the meeting, Mr. Naopli was shown existing landmarks and other
structures under consideration.
ADJOURNMENT:
Adjournment
Chairman Arner adjourned the Meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Bea Smiderle
Community Services Department
'City of Rancho Cucamonga
Application for
HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION
HISTORIC POINT OF INTEREST DESIGNATION
X Historic Landmark Historic Point of Interest
IDENTIFICATION
1. Con~non Name:
2. Historic Name, if known: Ledig Homestead
3. Street or Rural Address: 5702 Amethyst St.
City: Alta Inma Zip: 71701 County: S. Bernadino
Assessor's Parcel No. 1062-071-08 Zone: 91701
Legal Description: Parcel 1 - map 4433 - book 40~ Page 67
4. Present Owner, if known: 3.M. Choate Address: 5702 Amethyst
public
City:Alta Loma Zip: 91701 Ownership is: private X
5. Present Use:private Residence Original Use: Same
Other past uses: No known other uses
DESCRIPTION
6. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or
structure and describe any major alterations from its original
condition: 2-story Victorian residence w/oriqinal stone porch
and exterior. Rear kitchen expanded and bath added by Col. Marr
in May 1947. Oriqinal front room expanded approx. 1935. All
Windows/doors and hardware are original w/few exceptions. Original
sand finish walls and ceilin~
7. Location sketch map (draw & bel 8. Approximate property size:
site and surrounding streets, Lot Size (in feet)
roads, and prominent landmarks): Frontage 89'
Depth 905'
or approx. acreage
9. Condition: (check one)
a. Excellent b. Good X
c. Fair d. Deteriorated
Hillside Ave. Hiiia!de -
e. No longer in existence
10. Is the feature: a. Altered?__
b. Unaltered? X
5702 Amethys ~ - Wilsnn 11. Surroundings: (check more than
one if necessary)
a. Open land
b. Residential X
c. Scattered buildings
_M_anzanita d. Densely built-up
1. Kitchen/bath-1947
2. Front Room Extension
1935 (approx.)
3. Original Home
12. Threats to Site:
a. None known b. Private development X c. Zoning__
d. Public Works. Project e. Vandalism__ f. Other × ma~ter
plan shows street
13. Dates of enclosed photograph(s)Dec. 1985 through house.
NOTE: The following (Items 14-19) are for structures only.
14. Primary exterior building material: a. Stone b. Brick
c. Stucco d. Adobe e. Wood X f. Other
15. Is the Structure: a. On its original site? yes
b. Moved? nfi c. Unknown?
16. Year of Initial Construction: 1899 (estimated)
This Date is: a. Factual b. Estimated X
17. Architect (if known): Ledi:Q: (assumed)
18. Builder (if known): Lediq (assumed)
19. Related Features: a. Barn b. Carriage house
c. Outhouse d. Shed(s) e. Formal Garden(s)
f. Windmill g. Watertower/tankhouse
h. Other i. None
SIGNIFICANCE
20. Briefly state historical and/or architectural importance (include
dates, events, and persons associated with the site when known):
Apparently one of two homes built by the Ledig family just before
the turn of the century. Later sold (date not obtained) to Col.
Marr who resided here until the late 60's as best I can tell. These
dates could be wronq by a small margin. Sold to Del Stonebraker until
Nov. 1985 when sold to Jill & Michael Choate
21. Main theme of the historic resource: (check only one):
a. Architecture b. Arts & Leisure
c. Economic/Industrial d. Government
e. Exploration/Settlement X f. Military
g. Religion h. Social/Education
22. Sources: List books, documents, surveys, personal interviews,
and their dates: San Bernadino County Buildinq Dept.
"The Alta Loma Book"
23. Date form prepared_ Feb 6, 1986 By (name):Oill & Michael Chnate
Zip:91701
Address:~yO2 Amethyst St. City:AIrs Inms
Phone:(714) 980-2527 ........ Organization: Owner