HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-269 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 03-269
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DRC2003-
00628, DESIGNATING THE ETIWANDA TELEPHONE SWITCHING
STATION AND WATER TANK A HISTORIC LANDMARK,
LOCATED AT 13103 VICTORIA STREET, AND MAKING FINDINGS
IN SUPPORT THEREOF—APN: 0227-121-31.
A. RECITALS.
1. James Banks Jr. and Marsha Meeks Banks filed an application for Historic
Landmark Designation DRC2003-00628, as described in the title of this
Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Landmark is referred
to as "the application."
2. On August 13, and September 24, 2003, the Historic Preservation
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed
public hearing on the application.
3. On November 5, 2003, the City Council held a meeting and approved
Landmark Designation DRC2003-00628.
4. All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. RESOLUTION.
NOW, THEREFORE, i t is h ereby found, d etermined, a nd resolved by t he C ity
Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga 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 0.57 acres of land, basically a
rectangular configuration, located at 13103 Victoria Street.
3. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Council during the above-
referenced public hearing on August 13, and continued to September 24,
2003, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony,
and pursuant to Section 2.24.090 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code,
this Council hereby makes the following findings and facts:
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a. Historical and Cultural Significance:
Finding 1: The proposed landmark is particularly representative
of a n historical period, type, style, region orway of
life.
Fact/s: The telephone station is an excellent example of the
technological advances made in the early part of the
20`h Century.
Fact/s: The water tank exemplifies the agricultural roots of
Etiwanda's history.
Finding 2: The proposed landmark is an example of a type of
building that was once common but is now rare.
Facts: Automatic dialing stations were once a major
technological advance, but now are obsolete in this
form and few remain.
Fact/s: Few poured-in place concrete water tanks remain in
this region.
Finding 3: The proposed landmark is of greater age than most
of its kind.
Fact/s: The Etiwanda telephone switching station is
approximately 73 years old with no major alterations.
Fact/s: The water tank is 56 years old with few alterations.
b. Historic Architectural and Engineering Significance:
Finding 1: The construction materials or engineering methods
used in the proposed landmark are unusual,
significant or uniquely effective.
Facts: The brick masonry of the building has a unique
effect.
c. Neighborhood and Geographic Setting:
Finding 1: The proposed landmark materially benefits the
historic character of the neighborhood.
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Fact/s: The proposed landmark is the first automatic dialing
system for the Etiwanda area and is easily seen from
Victoria Street, causing it to be a noticeable part of
the historic area.
Fact/s: The poured-in-place concrete of the water tank is
unusual and uncommon.
Fact/s: The water tank has remained on the property for over
50 years and is also visible from Victoria Street,
adding to the historical character of the property.
4. This Council hereby finds that the project has been reviewed and considered
in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as
landmark designations are exempt under CEQA, Section 15331 as a Class
31 exemption (historical resource/restoration/rehabilitation).
5. Based upon the findings and 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, that the City Council of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga hereby approves Landmark Designation DRC2003-
00628.
6. The Mayor shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
Please see the following page
for formal adoption,certification and signatures
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 5'h day of November 2003.
AYES: Gutierrez, Howdyshell, Kurth, Williams
NOES: None
ABSENT: Alexander
ABSTAINED: None
illiam . Alexander, Mayor
ATTEST:
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e ra J. Ad*j, CMC, City Clerk
I, DEBRA J. ADAMS, CITY CLERK 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 5th day of November 2003.
Executed this 6`h day of November 2003, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
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De ra J. Adam C, City Clerk