HomeMy WebLinkAbout99-025 - ResolutionsRESOLUTION NO. 99-025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
CHANGE FROM A LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK TO POINT OF
HISTORIC INTEREST NO. 98-01 FOR FOUR HOUSES, LOCATED
AT 9618, 9626, 9634, AND 9642 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD -APN:
208-'153-08 THROUGH 11.
RECITALS.
1. Anna Campos has requested a Point of Historic Interest designation as
described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject
Point of Histodc Interest is referred to as "the application."
2. On January 13, 1999, the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and
adopted their Resolution No. 99-01 recommending approval.
3. On February 3, 1999, and continued to February 17, 1999, the City Council of
the City or Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the
application and concluded said hearing.
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 1 acre of land, basically four parcels of
rectangular configuration, located at 9618, 9626, 9634, and 9642 Foothill Boulevard.
3. The application applies to four houses which were designated as a local
Landmark on October 5, 1994. Landmark Alteration Permits 94-04 and 96-02, and
Development Review 93-15 were approved to convert the houses into commercial
uses.
4. The Building Official has inspected the four houses and determined that the
current condition has become deteriorated and unsightly due to a lack of
maintenance and an on-going problem with vandalism.
5. The application is in conjunction with a request to allow demolition of all four
houses.
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6. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Council during the above-
referenced public hearing on February 3, 1999, including written and oral staff
reports, together with public testimony, and pursuant to Section 2.24.090 of the
Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code, this Commission hereby makes the following
findings and facts:
a. Historical and Cultural Significance:
Finding 1: The proposed Point of Historic Interest is particularly
representative of an historic period, type, style,
region, or way of life.
Finding 2: The proposed Point of Historic Interest is an example
of a type of building which was once common but is
now rare.
Fact/s: The four houses were built between 1916 and 1927
in the area known as "Old Cucamonga" which
comprised the downtown area. The structures are
Craftsman bungalow style architecture common to
the era and region in which they were built. The
homes are located within a block bounded by Foothill
Boulevard (Historic Route 66), Archibald and
Klusman Avenues, and Estacia Street and is one of
the few remaining intact neighborhoods from the late
191 Os and the 1920s.
Finding3: The proposed Point of Historic Interest was
connected with someone renowned or important or a
local personality.
Fact/s: The houses are located in an area that was within the
sphere-of-influence of John Klusman, a prominent local
businessman.
Findin¢~ 1:
Finding 2:
Fact/s:
Neighborhood and Geographic Setting:
The proposed Point of Historic Interest benefits the
historic character of the neighborhood.
The proposed Point of Historic Interest, in its location,
represents an established and familiar visual feature
of the neighborhood, community, or city.
The houses were constructed pre-World War II in the
Craftsman architectural style. Their prominent
location along Foothill Boulevard, Historic Route 66,
makes them a dominant part of the neighborhood
character and a familiar sight to the tens of thousands
of people who drive by each day.
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7. This Council hereby finds and determines that the project identified above in this
Resolution is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality
Act of 1970, as amended, and the Guidelines promulgated thereunder, pursuant to
Article 19, Section 15308.
8. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
and 6 above, this Commission 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 the requested redesignation from Local Historic
Landmark status to Historic Point of Interest subject to each and every condition set
forth below:
Plannin~l Division
1) Provide on-site, a commemorative plaque consistent with the
standard City model with future development of the property.
9. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 17t~ day of February, 1999.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
Alexander, Biane, Curatalo, Dutton, Williams
None
None
None
ATTEST:
William J. Alexander//~ayor
Debra J. Adams, G,MC, City Clerk
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I, DEBRA J. ADAMS, CITY CLERKof 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 17th day of February, 1999.
Executed this 18th day of February, 1999, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Debra J. Adam,~f', CMC, City Clerk