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1977
Lions Park Commumitv Center
91 61 Base Line Road
Rancbo Cucamon~a, California
Thursday, February 6, 1986
7:00 p.m.
1o CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance to Flag.
~. ~oll Call: Arner , Banks , Billings ,
Cooper , Scbmidt__, Stamm__and Strane__
C. Approval of Minutes: December 5, 1985
2. ANNOUNCEMENTS
3- COMMISSION ITEMS
A. Public Hearing - Historic Landmark Application - Etiwanda Avenue Rock
Curbs Location east and west side of Etiwanda Avenue between Foothill
Boulevard and 23rd. street.
4. STAFF RF~ORTS
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
6. ADJOURNMENT
Minutes
R~ncho Cucamon~a
Historic Preservation Commission
December 5, 1985
~e~ular Meeting
Meetinq was called to order by Chairman Arner at 7:02 p.m. Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Arner. Pledge of Allegiance
Present were Commissioners Arner, Billings, Cooper, Schmidt, and ROll
Strane. (Absent: Banks and Stamm).
Minutes of November 7, 1985, Regular Meeting were reviewed. Minutes 11/7/85
Motion: Moved by Schmidt, seconded by Billinqs, that minutes of
November 7, Regular Meeting, be approved as posted. Motion
carried 5-0.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Commissioner Schmidt announced that on December 6 and 7th the
Casa de Rancho Cucamonga will host their Annual Gourmet Dinner. Candle Light Tour
Friday, December 13, the Candle Light Tour will be held.
Staff announced that the January 2, 1986, meeting will be held
in Gallery East.
Staff informed the Commission that the Grant Application for
Grant In-Aid Funding has been submitted. Notification from the Grant App]icati0n
State is expected in late March, 1986.
Arrival of
Arrival of Commissioner Banks 7:10 p.m. Commissioner Banks
Staff reported that Virginia Eaton, Director of the Rex Wignall
Museum at Chaffey College, has requested the Commission's
assistance regarding the proposed History of Wine exhibit Chaffey C0l]ege
tentatively scheduled for mid September. Ms. Eaton also Virginia Eaton
suggested that there may be a possibility of a joint venture
between the Commission and the College for the production of
historically themed calendars.
Chairman Arner reported that she is very pleased to see the
results of the City Beautification Project in the street tree Beautificati0n
plantings along Carnelian and Base Line. Project
Staff noted that the Municipal Code requires selection of a
Chairman each calendar year. This being the final meeting for Chairman Appointment
1985, it was suggested that ap_pointment of a Chairman for 1986
be considered at this time.
COMMISSION ITEMS:
Commissioner Schmidt suggested that Chairman Arner retain her
position as Chairman for 1986. Discussion followed. Chairman Arner
Re-Appointed
~otioD: ~ove~ hv Scbmi~t, .~econded bv ~illin~s, that
CommissioDer Arner coPtinue as Chairman for 1986. Motion
carried unanimously.
The Citizens' Advisory Commission reguested the Commission
review the historic significance of the rock curbs within the Rock Curbs
City. Commissioner Banks reported that the Etiwanda Historical 5tiwanda Ave.
Society is strongly in favor of retaining the rock curbs along
Ftiwanda Avenue. She also reported that the Etiwanda Specific
Plan indicates preservation of the rock curbs where feasible.
Motion: Moved by Strane, seconded by Schmidt, that a Public
Hearing be set for January 2, 1986, to investigate the
feasibility of recommending to Council that a City Historic
Landmark designation be placed on the Etiwanda Avenue Rock
Curbs. Motion carried 6-0.
Commissioners suggested that correspondence be sent to property Notification to
owners whose property has been designated as a City Historic
Historic Landmark
Landmark or Point of Interest. This correspondence will relate
Residents
the pride the City has in its heritage. It will also serve to
remind owners of City Landmarks that there are certain
restrictions applicable to their property.
Commissioner Strane reminded the Commission of the 150 year
celebration of Rancho Cucamonga which will be in 1989. 150 Year Ce]ebrati0D
Commissioners suggested that a letter be sent to the Chamber
inviting them to meet at a workshop to review the possibility of
a Sesquicentennial Celebration. Commissioner Strane to contact
Ch ambe r.
STAFF REPORTS:
Staff informed the Commission that Heritage and Red Hill Bids for Heritage
Community Parks are out to bid. Bid opening is scheduled for abd Red Hi]] Parks
December 18.
PUBLIC COMMFNT:
Liz Carr a resident of the Victoria Planned Community was Liz Carr
present at the meeting and expressed her pleasure in learning
about Rancho Cucamonga' s history.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Arner adjourned the Meeting at 7:55 p.m. Adjournment
Respectfully Submitted by:
Bea Smiderle
Community Services Department
CITY OF RANCH0 CUCAMONGA
MEMORANDUM
Date: 5anuary 14, 1986
To: Lloyd Hubbs, City Engineer 1977
From: Mary Whitney, Community Services Coordinator
Subject: E~wanda ~venue - ~ock Curbs
'The Citizens' Advisory Commission has requested that the Historic
preservation Commission review the historic significance of the rock curbs
within the City.
At the Historic Preservation Commission's December 5 meeting, Commissioner
Marsha Banks reported that the Etiwanda Historic Society is strongly in
favor of preserving the rock curbs on Etiwanda Avenue from Foothill
Boulevard north to 23rd. street.
The HPC has set a Public Hearing for February 6, 1986, 7:00 p.m., at Lions
Park Community Center. The purpose of this hearing will be to investigate
the feasibility of recommending to Council that a City Historic Landmark
designation be placed on all Etiwanda Avenue rock curbs.
Should all rock curbs along Etiwanda Avenue be declared City Historic
Landmarks, it may h~ve an impact on any Public Work improvements or
modifications planned for that street. Any insight you may wish to offer
the Historic Preservation Commission concerning their recommendation to
Council regarding these rock curbs will be forwarded to them prior to the
Public Hearing. You are, of course, invited to attend the hearing
regarding this matter on February 6.
If I can provide any additional information, please let me know.
MW: bs
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
The Rancho Cucamonga Historic Preservation Commission will be holding
at
Public Hearings at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday- F~hr~,~rv
the Lion's Park Community Center, 9161 B~(e Line R6ad~ Rancho Cucamonga,
to consider:
Possible recommendation to Rancho Cucamonga City Council that a Historic
Landmark Designation be placed on the property historically known as "Etiwanda
Rock Curbs" located on the east and west side of Etiwanda Avenue from Foothill
Blvd. north to 23rd street in the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
Anyone objecting to or in favor of the above, may appear in person at
the above described meeting or may submit their concerns in writing to
the Historic Preservation Commission, % Community Services Department,
P.O. Box 80?, Rancho Cucamonga, Ca. 91730. Attn: hi. Holley.
uary 22 1~6 Ranch0 Cucam0nga
: __ ' 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. Common Name: ETIWANDA AVENUE ROCK CURBS AND ROCK-PAVED TROUGHS
2. Historic Name, if known: Same
3. Street or Rural Address: Foothill Blvd. North to 23rd Street
City: Etiwanda Zip: 91739 County: San Bernardino
Assessor's Parcel No. Zone:
Legal Description:
4. Present Owner, if known: Address:
public
City: Zip: Ownership is: private
5. Present Use:Curbing/Flood ControlOriginal Use: Curbing/Flood Control
Other past uses: Same
DESCRIPTION
6. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or
structure and describe any major alterations from its original
condition: North of Highland Avenue along Etiwanda Avenue the
curbs are joined to the original rock-paved troughs. South of
Highland the troughs have been paved over with asphalt.
7. Location sketch map (draw & label 8. Approximate property size:
site and surrounding streets, Lot Size (in feet)
roads, and prominent landmarks): Frontage.
Depth
or approx. acreage
9. Condition: (check one) Varies
a. Excellent someb. Good som______e
c. Fair d. Deteriorated som
e. No longer in existence some
10. Is the feature: a. Altered? X
aspha~tea"~'~
b. Unaltered? over in
places
11. Surroundings: (check more than
one if necessary)
a. Open land X
b. Residential X
c. Scattered buildings
d. Densely built-uP
Most damage has been caused by asphalting done by ga~
12. Threats to Site: and phone companies and City non-enforcement of
replacement.
a. None known b. Private development X c. Zoning
d. Public Works Project X e. Vandalism x f. Other
13. Dates of enclosed photograph(s) December 1985 and reproduction of 191~
photo
NOTE: The following (Items 14-19) are'for structures only.
14. Primary exterior building material: a. Stone X b. Brick
c. Stucco d. Adobe e. Wood f. Other
.... 15. Is the Structure: a. On its original site? X
b. Moved? c. Unknown?
16. Year of Initial Construction: 1914
This Date is: a. Factual X b. Estimated
George Utman of Etiwanda~.~hs:'the County's
17. Architect (j.f known): district road foreman. It is, assumed that he
" designed the curbs; it is known that he
18. Builder (if known): .'~supervised construction. He was aided by W.E.
........ Layton a stonemason from Etiwanda.
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 SEE ABOVE ALSO
20. Briefly state historical and/or architectural importance (include
dates, events,, and persons associated with the site when known):
Architectural significance: Last remaining significant expanse of roc~
~urbs in the City; only known remaining r. ock-paved troughs, feature
once prominent throughout the area.
tlistorical Significance: Rock curbs and troughs were installed prior
paving Etiwanda Avenue. The curbs and troughs were installed to contr,
the storm water flowing down Etiwanda Avenue. The abundance of rocks
made construction cost cheaper than concrete.
21. Main theme of the historic resource: (check only one):
a. Architecture b. Arts & Leisure
C. , .Economic/Indu~--'~orial d,1 Government__
e. Exploration/Settlement X f. Mi'l"-itary
g. Religion h. Social/Education
22. Sources: List books, documents, surveys, personal interviews,
and their dates: "Etiwanda, The First 100 Years" published 9/17/82.
Interviews in December 1985 with Minnie Shepherd, Lawrence Mueller an
nober ;_ "' .... ~__
23. Date form'prepared 12/13/85 By (name): MARSHA MEEK BANKS
' Address: .... P'70. Box 808 City: Upland Zip: 91785
Phone: (7I~')946-V621 Organization: Commissioner for
.............. Historic Preservation, City
of Rancho Cucamonga.... ....