HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-192 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 04-192
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING HISTORIC
LANDMARK DRC2003-01073, DESIGNATING THE 26 WALNUT
TREES LINING BERYL AVENUE, LOCATED NORTH OF
HILLSIDE ROAD AND SOUTH OF CARRARI COURT,A HISTORIC
LOCAL LANDMARK; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF —APN: 1071-371-25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31, 33, AND 40.
A. RECITALS.
1. Judy Spaulding et.al. filed an application for Landmark Designation DRC2003-
01073 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution,
the subject Landmark is referred to as "the application."
2. On April 28 and continued to May 12, 2004, the Historic Preservation
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public
hearing on the application and recommended approval.
3. On June 16, 2004, the City Council held their meeting and approved Landmark
Designation DRC2003-01073.
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 26 Walnut trees, located within 1,330 feet north of
Hillside Road, on Beryl Street.
3. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Council, including minutes of
the public hearing by the Historic Preservation Commission on May 12, 2004,
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:
a. Historical and Cultural Significance:
Finding 1: The proposed landmark is particularly representative of an
historic period, type, style, region, or way of life.
Fact/s: The trees are an excellent example of life in early Alta Loma,
and the residents were dependent on local agriculture for
much of their income.
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Fact/s: Walnuts were a lesser known but still popular, agricultural
crop within the community. These Walnut trees represent a
way of life for some of the early residents of the area.
Finding 2: The proposed landmark is an example of an agricultural use,
which was once common but is now rare.
Facts: Commercially grown walnuts were used to supplement a
family's income earlier in the 20th Century, but is now a rare
occurrence.
Finding 3: The proposed landmark is of greater age than most of its
kind.
Fact/s: The trees are a minimum of 60 years old.
Findinq 4: The proposed landmark was connected with someone
renowned or important or a local personality.
Facts: Both the Toews and Carrari families were well known and
respected within the community of Alta Loma.
b. Neighborhood and Geographic Setting:
Finding 1: The proposed landmark materially benefits the historic
character of the neighborhood.
Fact/s: The proposed landmark contributes to the beauty of the Alta
Loma Community and has been a feature of the landscape
for over 50 years.
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 there under, as Landmark Designations are
exempt under CEQA, per Class 31.
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 DRC2003-01073.
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 16`h day of June 2004.
AYES: Alexander, Gutierrez, Howdyshell, Kurth, Williams
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
William J. Alexa er, 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 16th day of June 2004.
Executed this 17`h day of June 2004, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
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Debra J. Adams C, City Clerk