HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-305 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 05-305
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING HISTORIC
LANDMARK DESIGNATION DRC2005-00600 DESIGNATING A
HOUSE LOCATED AT 6862 ETIWANDAAVENUE AS A HISTORIC
LANDMARK;AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORTTHEREOF—
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A. RECITALS.
1. Janette L. Huckins filed an application for a Landmark Designation DRC2005-
00600,as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution,
the subject Landmark is referred to as "the application."
2. On September 28, 2005, the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application
and recommended approval.
3. On November 2, 2005, the City Council held their meeting and approved
Landmark Designation DRC2005-00600.
4. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. RESOLUTION.
NOW,THEREFORE,it is herebyfound,determined,and resolved bythe 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.34 acre of land, basically a rectangular
configuration, located at 6862 Etiwanda Avenue.
3. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Council, including Minutes of
the public hearing by the Historic Preservation Commission on September 28,
2005,written and oral staff reports,togetherwith 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: The proposed Landmark is particularly representative of a historic
period, type, style, region, or way of life.
Fact/s: The property is an excellent example of life in early Etiwanda, as
the residents needed to locate themselves towards the town
center to be closer to their businesses.
Facts: The dwelling is representative of the typical style of suburban
dwellings in Post WWI America. It employs the Colonial Revival
style, which was heavily used during the building boom of the
1920s and 1930s.
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Finding: The proposed Landmark was connected with someone renowned
or important or a local personality.
Fact/s: Neil Hickcox built and occupied the dwelling from 1931 onward
and was the son of one of Cucamonga's early residents. His
father was a Zanjero for the Etiwanda Water Company,and was
involved in the grape and citrus industries.
B. Neighborhood and Geographic Setting:
Finding: .The proposed Landmark materially benefits the historic character
of the neighborhood.
Facts: The proposed landmark contributes to the character of the
historic neighborhood as an early twentieth century home and
represents the evolution of small City lot development from large
agricultural lots in early Etiwanda.
Finding: The proposed Landmark in its location represents an established
and familiar visual feature of the neighborhood, community,
and/or the City.
Fact/s: The proposed Landmark is an example of the historic dwellings
built for suburban family use in the early twentieth century,which
were located close to the original Etiwanda town center.
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/P:ehabilitation).
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 DRC2005-00600.
6. The Mayor shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
please see the following page
for formal adoption,certillcation and signatures
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PASSED, APPROVED,AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of November 2005.
AYES: Alexander, Gutierrez, Michael, Spagnolo, Williams
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
William J. Ale an r, Ma or
ATTEST:
Debra J. Atos, 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 2nd day of November 2005.
Executed this 3`d day of November 2005, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
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ebra J.-AdaifisAC, City Clerk