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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985/02/07 - Agenda PacketAGENDA Historic Preservation Commission February 7,1985 - 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting I. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call Arner; Banks;__Billings; Cooper; Schaff; S trane. 4. Announcements 5. Approval of Minutes January 3, 1985 - Regular Meeting 6. Commission Items * 7. Staff Items 8. New Business 9. Public Comment 10. Adjournment * A Public Hearing regarding Casaletti's Polka Palace had been scheduled for this meeting. That Public Hearing has been cancelled. Minutes Rancho Cucamonga Historic Preservation Commission January 3, 1985 - 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Meeting was called to order by Chairman Strane at 7:02 p.m. Call t0 0rder Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Strane. Pledge of Allegiance Present were Commissioners, Arner; Banks; Billings; Cooper; R0]] Ca]] Schaff, and Strane. Minutes of December 6,1984, Regular Meeting were reviewed. Minutes 12/6/1984 Motion: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Banks that minutes of December 6, 1984, regular meetinq, be approved as posted. Motion carried 6-0. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chairman Strane reported on the success of the Candle Light Tour Candle Light Tour held December 4, 1984, at the Rains ' House. Public Hearing - Mission Camp (Continued) This Public Hearing concerning the possibility of recommending Mission Camp to the City Council that a City Historic Landmark designation be placed on the Mission Camp, located 1/2 mile east of Haven and 1/4 mile north of Foothill, was continued from the December 6, 1984, meeting. Chairman Strane opened the Public Hearing. Commission members discussed the feasibility of recommending a City Historic Landmark designation for the site. Members, of the Commission and staff visited the site on December 12. Kay Matlock, representing Lewis Homes, was present at the site and reported on the proposed development to take place there. It was the consensus of Commission members that, as the site is located in the midst of an approved housing development and the structure is in a state of extreme disrepair, it would not be feasible to recommend a City Historic landmark designation for this si re. However, Commission members stated that they would like to have the historic and cultural significance of the site characterized. Discussion was held on ways by which this might be accomplished. Joining in this discussion was Mr. Cary Lowe, representing Lewis Home s. Chairman Strane closed the Public Hearing. Page 2 Minutes January 3, 1985 - 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting ADJACENT PARK Commission members suqgested that the adjacent Adjacent Park park site might be named to incorporate the historic s~gnificance of the Mission Camp. Motion: Moved by Banks, seconded by Cooper that the name 'Mission Camp Park' be submitted to the Park Development Commission for their consideration when determining their recommendation to Council regarding the name for that park site. Motion carried 6-0. Commission discussed relocating the olive trees at the Mission Camp to the future park site. Staff reported that the concept of relocating 10-15 trees at the 0live lrees site to an adjacent park site was favorably received by the Park Development Commission. Motion: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Schaff, that the Park Development Commission be requested to consider the relocation of 10-15 of the Olive trees at the Mission Camp to the adjacent park site for incorporation into the park's design. Motion carried 6-0. Commission discussed identification of the relocated Olive tree's historic significance. Motion: Moved by Banks, seconded by Cooper that the Park Development Commission be requested to consider the placement of Commem0rative a commemorative pictorial plaque explaining the significance of Plaque the olive trees; and further that the Historic Preservation Commission have input concerning design of the plaque. Motion carried 6-0. Commission discussed various ways in which the historical significance of the Mission Camp might be denoted within the development project to take place there. Motion: Moved by Banks, seconded by Cooper that the Planning Commission be requested to consider, when feasible, the historic significance of the Mission Camp when approving architectural Architectural design and street names for the development project to be Design located there. Suggested architecture: Mission Revival; suggested street names: E1 Campo, La Mision, and Olive Grove. Motion carried 6-0. Mr. Cary Lowe reported to the Commission that most street names for the project have already been approved. He further reported Street Names that the feasibility of incorporating a Mission Revival architectural theme would be discussed with the Lewis Company's planning and marketing analysts. Page 3 Minutes January 3, 1985 - 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Commission discussed the possibility of having an anthropology expert survey/study the site for possible historic artifacts. Survey/Study Mr. Cary Lowe reported that Lewis Homes would have no objection to the site being investigated as long as the survey and associated digging was begun within 2 months and completed within 3 months. Mition: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Banks that Dr. Bernice McAllister (Chaffey College) be contacted regarding the site study and that study be kept within the time frame requested by Mr. Lowe. Motion carried 6-0. Staff to contact Dr. McAllister next week. Chairman Strane and Commission members thanked Mr. Lowe for his attendance at the meeting and for his suggestions and Mr. t0we assistance. Mr Lowe reported to the Commission that the Lewis Company is appreciative of the historic significance of Rancho Cucamonga and looks forward to working with the Commission in the future. COMMISSION ITEMS Chairman Strane displayed pictures for the Commission to view. Picture Display The pictures were of local historically significant structures in the area. Pictures to be considered for use in a calendar. Chairman Strane announced the 'Know Your Heritage' series to be lecture held January 31, 1985, at 7:00 p.m. Lecture will be regarding China Town. Commissioner Banks reported on the Casaletti's Polka Palace, located at 12583 Highland Ave. The structure was built in 1935. Casa]etti's Polka The Italian population used the area to meet and play Bocca Ball Palace and Horseshoes. The William Lyon Co. is in the process of developing the area surrounding the structure. Motion: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Arner that a Public Hearing be set for February 7 , 1985 , to investigate the feasibility of recommending to Council that a City Historic Landmark designation be placed on Casaletti's Polka Palace. Motion carried 6-0. Commissioner Banks to complete Landmark Application and submit to staff next week. STAFF ITEMS Staff reported to the Commission that the City is working with the Foothill Fire District on the roof situation at the Albert Albert House House; more information to follow. Page 4 Minutes January 3, 1985 - 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting NEW BUSINESS Commission discussed election of New officers for 1985. Motion: Moved by Banks, seconded by Billings, that Commissioner New Officers 1985 Arner be appointed as Chairman for the 1985 calendar year. Commissioner Arner appointed as Chairmen by acclamation. Motion: Moved by Strane, seconded by Billings, that Commissioner Banks be appointed as Vice Chairman for the 1985 calendar year. Commissioner Banks appointed as Vice Chairman by acclamation. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Arner adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. Adjournment Respectfully Submitted by: ~, /{' ' , ~ ,, f Community Services Department