HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-270 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 03-270
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING POINT
OF INTEREST DRC2003-00818 DESIGNATING THE
BLESSENT PROPERTY AS A HISTORIC POINT OF INTEREST,
LOCATED AT 9317 6T" STREET—APN: 0210-062-05.
A. RECITALS.
1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga filed an application for Point of Interest
Designation DRC2003-00818 as described in the title of this Resolution.
Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Point of Interest is referred to as
"the application."
2. On October 8, 2003, the Historic Preservation Commission held a duly
noticed public hearing and recommended approval of Point of Interest
Designation DRC2003-00818.
3. On November 5, 2003, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
conducted a meeting and approved Point of Interest Designation DRC2003-
00818.
4. All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. RESOLUTION.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the City
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 9.54 acres of land, basically a
rectangular configuration, located at 9317 61" Street.
3. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Council, including minutes
of the public hearing by the Historic Preservation Commission on October 8,
2003, 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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FACTS FOR FINDING:
A. Historical and Cultural Significance:
Finding 1: The proposed Point of Interest is particularly
representative of a historic period, type, style, region,
or way of life.
Facts: The property was the site for one of the early Italian
wine producing families of the Cucamonga area.
Finding 2: The proposed Point of Interest was connected with
someone renowned or important or a local
personality.
Fact/s: The Blessent family was a well-known wine making
family of the Cucamonga area. Also, Antonio
Blessent's son was active within the community,
especially in the formation of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga through the Tri-Community Incorporation
Committee and as manager of the Cucamonga
branch of Bank of America.
Finding 3: The proposed Point of Interest is connected with
business or use, which was once common but is now
rare.
Facts: The property was used by one of several immigrant
Italian families that supported themselves from
viticulture.
Finding 4: The site is the location of an important or historic
family.
Facts: The Blessent family have resided on this property
since 1925, remaining active within the Cucamonga
community.
4. This Council hereby finds that the project has been reviewed and considered
in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as
amended, and the Guidelines promulgated thereunder, 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-
00630.
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6. The Mayor shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 5`h day of November 2003.
AYES: Gutierrez, Howdyshell, Kurth, Williams
NOES: None
ABSENT: Alexander
ABSTAINED: None
GPI' v
William J Alexander, Mayor
ATTEST:
Debra J. Adam , 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 5`h day of November 2003.
Executed this 6`h day of November 2003, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
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DebFa J. Adams, WC, City Clerk