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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984/11/01 - Agenda PacketAGENDA Historic Preservation Commission November 1, 1984 - 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call Arner; Banks; Billings; Cooper; Kilmurray; Schaff; Strane. 4. Announcements 5. Approval of Minutes October 4, 1984 - Regular Meeting 6. Commission Items 7. Staff Items A. Casaletti Polka Palace 8. New Business 9. Public Comment 10. Adjournment Minutes Rancho Cucamonga Historic Preservation Commission October 4, 1984 - 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Meeting was called to order by Chairman Strane at 7:07 p.m. Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Strane. Pledge of Allegiance Present were Commissioners, Arner; Banks; Cooper; Kilmurray; Roll Call Schaff, and Strane. Absent Billings. Announcements Chairman Strane reported on the status of the, May 18, 1985. Rancho Day's Rancho Days at the Rains' House. Contacts have been made to various groups to display their crafts. Chairman Strane announced that 1989 will be the 150th 150th Anniversary Anniversary of the Rancho Cucamonga Area. Various ideas were suggested as how to celebrate that occasion. Commission discussed contacting Mrs. Walter Stewart of Upland on her ideas as she was involved with the Ontario Bi-Centennial Celebration. Staff announced that the Founders Day Parade will be held Founders Day Parade Saturday, November 3, 1984. Staff reported that pre commission recommendation to the Park Church St. Park Development Commission, the name Church Street Park was adopted by City Council for the park located on Church Street east of He rmos a. Staff reported that the City Council has adopted the Kiwanis Belt Buckle Club Belt Buckle as the official City Buckle and they are on sale now. Minutes of September 6, Regular Meeting were reviewed Minutes 9/6/84 Motion: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Arner, that minutes of September 6, regular meeting, be approved as posted. Motion carried 6-0-1. (Absent Billings). Commission Items Commission discussed recommending to City Council recognition of Sam Maloof as a City Living Treasure. Sam Maloof is famous for Sam Maloof his craftmanship in woodwork, he is a resident of Rancho Cucamonga. Staff to combine information on Mr. Maloof and his skills and famous work. Motion: Moved by Kilmurray, seconded by Arner, to recommend to City Council that Sam Maloof be recognized as a City Living Treasure. Motion carried 6-0. Ayes: Arner, Banks, Cooper, Kilmurray, Schaff, and Strane. Noes: None. Absent: Billings. Page 2 HPC Minutes 10/4/84 Staff Items Staff reported that Mr. Boal of Rancho Cucamonga would like to donate a 1890 Buggy that has been fully restored to the City. Commission appointed a sub-committee of Commissioner Arner, 1890 Buggy Donation Banks, and Strane to contact Mr. Boal to set a time when they could go view the Buggy. Sub-committee to report to Staff on their findings as soon as possible. If the Sub-committee feels acceptance of the buggy is warrented, recommendation will be made to Council by staff at November meeting. Commissioner Banks recommended that the Commission look into various ideas for markers for the Historical Landmarks. Historic Landmarks Commission discussed ideas of donations from City organizations Markers for the Markers. Chairman Strane displayed pictures that had been taken of sites in the area to consider using for a calendar. Commissioner Pictures for Calendars Banks to look into the cost and ideas on this project to report to Commission at a later date. Adjournment Chairman Strane adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m. Adjournment Respectfully Submitted by: Bea Smiderle Community Services Department CITY OF RANCH0 CUCAMONGA MEMORANDUM DATE: October 25, 1984 e~ 1977 FROM: C e . BY: T~m J Beedie 5en~or P] ne SUBJECT: HISTORIC~L DESI6N~TION ~7 C~SALETT~ POLK~ PALACE f The Planning Commission has requested that the Historical Commission investigate the possibility of granting the Casaletti Polka Palace, located at 12583 Highland Avenue, a historical designation. On October 10, 1984, the Planning Commission heard a request by the owners of the Casaletti Polka Palace, located at 12583 Highland Avenue, to consider redesignating their property Commercial It was the intent of the owners of the Polka Palace to provide assurances that, in certain circumstances, property could continue and function as a viable commercial enterprise even though the existing General Plan and Development Code Designate density Low-Medium Residential. Thus, the site is currently shown as a non-conforming use. While the Planning Commission is not powered to consider the site as a historical designation, it was the opinion of those on the Commission that because of its character and history in this community, it could be considered a local historical place of interest. If recognized as Historical, the site would enjoy additional priviledges under the Development Code, such as providing for continuation of its use and, in limited circumstances, expansion of some specialty commercial use. Could you please consider this matter at the Historical Committee's next available meeting. If I can be any further assistance, please feel free to call me at any time. RG:TB:cv Attachments Section '17.08.030 (d) The unit does not exceed 640 square feet. (e) The unit shall have a separate entrance from the main residence. (f) The unit shall provide parking and access per Chapter 17.12, except temporary removable units shall provide one off-street parking space. (g) The unit construction shall conform to the site development criteria applicable to accessory buildings or additions to main residence in the base district in which the unit is located. (h) The use of temporary/removable structures for a second dwelling unit shall be limited to the sole occupancy of one or two adult persons who are 60 years of age or over and related to the occupants of primary residence by blood, marriage, or adoption. Further, said structure shall be restricted to the area at the rear of the primary residence and adequately screened from public view from the' street. (i) The unit may require design review, pursuant to Section 17.06.010-E, as determined by the City Planner. (j) The applicant shall submit to the Building and Safety Division written certification from the affected water and sewer district that adequate water and sewer facilities are or will be available to serve the proposed unit. For units using septic facilities allowable by the f Santa Ana Regional Quality Control Board and the City, written certification of acceptability including all supportive information shall be submitted. 7. Uses Within Recognized Historical Structures. Existing historical landmarks and focal points which have been recognized by the City as having historical significance are encouraged to be enhanced through physical improvements. Historical structures within a residential district may be used for uses other than residential based upon the foRowing criteria: (a) A conditional use permit shall be approved by the Planning Com mission. (b) Any use proposed shall not cause intensification or disruption to any adjacent uses or neighborhood. (c) The uses shall be limited to small scale uses such as, but not limited to, boarding house, bed and breakfast inn, minor offices, boutique, antique shop, book store, or florist. (d) The site and structure shall be fully improved to include such things as, but not limited to, landscaping, parking, new exterior building materials (roofing, siding, painting), walls or fences, street improvements, drainage facilities, etc. -74- CITY OF RANCH0 CUCAMONGA MEMORANDUM Date: October 10 1984 To: City Council and City Manager 1977 From: Historic Preservation Commission By: Mary Whitney, Community Services Coordinator Subject: Sam Maloof (Attached Resolution) This memo is being written at the direction of and on behalf of the Historic Preservation Commission. Ordinance 70, adopted as Section 2.24 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code relating to historic preservation, charges the Historic Preservation Commission with the identification of persons of historical significance. The Commission has investigated the historic significance and merit of the works of Mr. Sam Maloof and have found the following: o Mr. Maloof has practiced his craft in the West Valley area for 53 years and in the Rancho Cucamonga area for 35 years. o Mr. Maloof has been invited to conduct symposiums throughout the world regarding his expertise in his craft and his practiced belief in the 'work ethic'. o Mr. Maloof has had many of his hand crafted furnishings displayed at world renown locations such as: The Smithsonian Institute, Boston Fine Arts Museum, the Vatican Museum, and our Nation's White House. o Mr. Maloof's hand crafted furniture is appreciated throughout International art circles and he has been the subject of numerous articles in various publications. (Some of which have been attached for your information), Therefore, it is the recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission that Council designate Mr, Sam Maloof as a "Living Treasure of the City of .~Rancho Cucamonga", If you wish additional information, please let me know, ~w/js KESOLUTION NO. 8ZP.-271 A IESOLUTION OF THE CITI COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANClIO CUCAMONGA, CALIFOP, HI.A, P. ECOGNIZING THE WORKS OF MR, SAM MALOOF AS HAVING GREAT HISTORICAL MERIT AND THEREFORE DESIGNATING HIM AS A LIVING TREASURE 0F THE CITY 0F RANClIO C~CAHONGA WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucsmonga, California, has adopted Chapter 2.2& of the Rancho Cucamonga Hunicipal Code relating to historic preservation; and ~rHEREAS, the Rancho Cucamonga Historic Preservation Commission has investigated the historic significance of the works of Mr. Sam H aloof in accordance with the provisions set forth in Chapter 2.24 of the Rancho Cucamonga Huniclpal Code and have found the following to be true: Hr, Haloof has practiced his craft in the West Valley area for 53 years and in the Rancho Cucamonga area for 35 years; and Hr. Haloof has been invited to conduct symposiums throughout the world regarding his expertise in his craft and his practiced belief in the Work Ethic; and Mr. Haloof has had many of his hand crafted furnishings displayed at world renown locations and is held in the highest esteem by international art circles; and ~ItEREAS, the Historic Preservation Commission has found that Haloof continues to foster civic pride in the beauty of his accomplishments and recommends that he be designated as a Living Treasure of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, as follows: The City Council finds and determines that Hr. Sam Haloof has met the criteria established for identification of persons of historical si&mificance, and therefore, and with the recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission, designates Nr. Sam Haloof a Living Treasure of the City of Rancho .. Cucamonga. ~-- PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 17th day of October, 1984, '~ 'i] AYES: Hright, Buquet, Hikels, Dahl, King NOES: None A3SENT: None ATTEST: 'rt ITIUSeUIT1S OBOE : r a ft-:_o f S a rn -M a lo' o:f By SUE .MANNING 50 different types of dunng the last mad'e a fellow Of the American Craft 'Daily Report Staff Writer 28 years, he has made Council a group for which he was Sam Maloo/'s name ia connected approximately 2,500 pieces, he said. already a pationat trustee. -' with the Smithsoman Institute, the A book about "Sam Maloot: .Maloof spends his life with wood. Minnesota ,Art Museum, the Craftsman" is currently b~ing He spends his working hours Museum of Contemporary Craft in written to describe how an .creating pieces of furniture and his New Yortt City, the' Oakland Art individual craftsman lives, thinks leisure hours creating pieces Museum and the Museum of Fine and works. It w~ll be pu/mlished by . [urmture or building. ont~ his home ' Arts in Boston. Christmas, he noted. and workshop in Alta Loma. , , Watking into any of the coUntr'~'s "[ know who owns each piece I've "'There is more spiritual, finest museum, a visitor will find 'ever made." he said. "I have satisfaction in .working with my ~vork by Sam Maloof.' a ' become close friends vnth all the hands than in iny other type Maloof, of Alia Loma, is people I have made furniture for, 7' · work," Maloof explained. internationally known for his he added. . For years, Maloof's son worked simple. singular furreturn. And now. Maloof is making ~vtth Mm, but now his son has his This week, he is preparing 12 furniture for second generation own shop next to his father's in an pieces for shipment to the. Museum families who grew up on his first orange grove in Alta Loma.- of FLue Arts in Boston. pieces. "[ feel that lt's good for him and He has been working on'the Born in Chino, Maloof left high l~e's already proven he can do his rocking Chair, two occasional school widen he was 18. He worked own thing without me standing. over chairs,. two seines, three dimng on several different types of jobs for him." Maloofsaid. chairs. a spindle back occasional a while. He was an architectural There is no competition, headtied. chair, a side ctmair and two woven draftsman, an industrml desigrler, a "There is never any competition rawbide. benches for one year. painter and worked in graphic arts. between craftsmen because they al/ - All are made of walnut and soon ' - He designed and built furreturn do things differently. This is true in will be on display in the American for Ms own home.-"Someone saw it . all mediums of the crafts," he said. Decorative, Arts portion of the and asked if I wouldn't design a . '-Maloo/'s nephew-, NasiE[ Maleof, museum. dining room. I did that and just by ' 25. continues to work with him, ~Curator Jonathon. Fairbanks word of mouth it started spreading however, as does Paul Viceire, 26, commissioned Maloo/to make the and I gave up-my job on the first who started to .Work in the Alta furniture for tie museum's cornmission that I got,".he said. "'Loma shop eight years ago on a permanent collection. . Since then, Maloof's furniture has Tiffany Foundation Grant as. a 1Vlaioof has worited on' the pieces become world farnons: - - master craftsman apprentice..' .' off and on for the past year. "I can .. His' commission from the Fine Progress' has never hampered '0ply' de about 75 or 80 pieces a Arts Museum in Boston. marked the - - Malooi: He introduces one, two or year," explained the craftsman, first time'. in history a craftsman three new pieces of furniture ~ach "including office · furniture, was commissioned to. work on a year. And on pieces he has madi: in · household furniture and dining permanent collection' for the the past, he will make subtle pieces, so my production is museum. - .. changes..'~'I don't change limited. ...... "They have the largest collection completely,. but I" see things l timink Maioofs designs are recogmif~bie ' d American period furniture in the have to be maproved," he explained. · by any authority on Contemporary worldC' Maloof noted. :-..:= ' '.' -: . So he .,improves them and they .Artist in woodwork By KEN PETERS "ff I were in this for the "For about 15 years, I nev- ALTA LOMA (AP) -- monetar7 re~urn, I would er got into the house be- The chances are over- be designing for produc- fore midmgbt or 1 a.m.," whelrning that if Sam ZVIa- tion," Maloof commented. "be recalled. "r still put in a looi made your living room "But I get a return from I0-12 hour day and find ~t rocking chair, your neigh- my woric that all the dii~cult not to go out into bor ~on't have one lake iL money in the wor[d the shop again. I have to The woodworking crafts- couldn't get you. .use reverse discipline . man says ther~ is renewed -.':;"I read about the cor-' now." - · Luterest in crafted furtoo potation bribes, ~hings Like 'Traditionall3,, craft~- ture, whichbassu/feredat tlia~tmppenmg, andZ won- men's children have the hands of inexpensive der why. There's more to followed in their tather'S mass production and the LLfe than money. Ireel ~e footsteps, and Maloof said · ki~t~ cost of materials. spiritual satisfaction I get his son, Slime. n, 26, L~ a" But while some crafts- from my work Ls much woodworker. "He'sopened men churn out hatchcover more important than how his own shop around the tables which are hawked at much money I make." comer and he's already .shopping center malls, M~a- Maloof's furmture-mako had a couple' of Commis- loff caressess eac. b piece rn¢ techniques are simple. sions," the eider Malocf into a one-of-a-kind piece He first gets a-"mental said with pride. of art. ' ~picture of the piece," then As a man who loves his Maloof only makes about selects the wood. It is cut, work,' Malo6i said he con- 75 pieces of furniture a shaped and sanded, then siders himself lucky. "I'm year in his shop in this qui- joined to form a one-of-a- fortunate Z can live my Life et town some 35 miles east kind piece of furniture. this way," he said. -"So d Los Angeles. And his Maloofs artistic merit many people ~e through work cteariy is not for the may be judged in the art their whole lives never homeowner searching for a .museums around- the Uni- havin~ created a Lhin~." bargain. ted S~ates-which have cho- ' His rockin¢ chaLrs sell sen to display his work. A {or $1,500 apiece. coilection of his chairs is: "People are t~red of con- due to be e~,hibited soon in '- formity. They fred a crafts- the Fine ArU Museuxn man is an individual and Boston, he saicL- every piece he turns out is Maloof said there is no . unique." difference between crafts Maloof, 60, said in an in- and the arts. "An artist · terview ~hat money seem creates a paroling, and a to be of relatively Little ira- woodworker crea{es a. - portance to most cx'afts- chair," Maloof said. "They men. .. are both umque, and a part. · of the person has gone into ' -' them." . ' ~.. · "Woodworking is ' be- .coming an 'in' thing,'~ he · said. "r hear from people all over the country. But there's no competition; I believe there should be no secrets, it's a thing to be shared." Maloof said ta/ent and discipline are essential to being a good craftsman.