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Home My WebLink About1997/07/23 - Agenda Packet • • ~~~ CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - " HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY JULY 23, 1997 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Council Chamber 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Chairman Barker _ Vice Chairman McNiel _ Commissioner Bethel _ Commissioner Maaas _ Commissioner Toistoy II. ANNOUNCEMENTS III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 28, 1997 IV. CONSENT CALENDAR The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non- controvers~al They wdl be acted on by the Commission at one time without discussion If anyone has concern over any item, rt should be removed for discussion A MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 97-01 -SCOTT & MICHELLE LUKESH - A request to implement the use of the Mills Act to reduce property tax on the Nesbit-McCorkle House (bwlt in approximately 1924) a Historic Landmark, located at 7608 Hellman Avenue - APN 208-073-43 Related file Landmark Designation 97-01 V. PUBLIC HEARINGS The following items are public hearings in which concerned individuals may voice their opinion of the related pro/ect Please wait to be recognized by the Chairman and address the Commission by stating your name and address All such opinions shall be limited to 5 minutes per individual for each pro/ect Please sign in after speaking B LANDMARK DESIGNATION 97-01 -SCOTT & MICHELLE LUKESH - An application to designate the Nesbit-McCorkle House (bwlt in approximately 1924) a Historic Landmark, located at 7608 Hellman Avenue - APN 208-0733 Related file Mdls Act Agreement 97-01 VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Commission Items to be discussed here are those which do not already appear on this agenda VII. COMMISSION BUSINESS VIII. ADJOURNMENT 1, Gail Sanchez, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on July 17, 1997, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54964 2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga ~~~, Page 2 • ~~ i * CITY MALL VICINITY MAP CITY OF • RANCHO CUCAMONGA ...T ... ~'~ •..i IJ ~ r CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA STAFF REPORT DATE July 23, 1997 TO Chairman and Members of Histonc Preservation Commission FROM Brad Buller, City Planner BY Larry Henderson, AICP, Principal Planner SUBJECT LANDMARK DESIGNATION 97-01 -SCOTT & MICHELLE LUKESH - An application to designate the Nesbit -McCorkle House (bwit in approximately 1924) a Historic Landmark, located at 7608 Hellman Avenue -APN 208-073-43 Related file Mills Act Agreement 97-01 MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 97-01 -SCOTT & MICHELLE LUKESH - A request to implement the use of the Mills Act to reduce property tax on the Nesbit -McCorkle House (bwlt in approximately 1924,) a Historic Landmark, located at 7608 Hellman Avenue -APN 208-073-43 Related file Landmark Designation 97-01 BACKGROUND A Historical Sionifcance This structure is a good example of a grove house It ~s unique in that it follows a Mission styling, whereas most of the typical grove houses were bwlt with a Craftsman styling This structure was bwlt by G P and Ruth McCorkle in approximately 1923 G P McCorkle was active within the community and was an officer of the First National Bank of Cucamonga The McCorkles sold the house in 1925 to W T Cason Cason owned the House until 1929 when it was deeded back to the McCorkles They kept the house until 1932, selling it to Robert and Edith Nesbit Nesbit was also active within the community He was involved in the Cucamonga County Water Company and served on its board of directors until his death A water treatment plant within the water district bears his name He was a citrus and avocado grower, some of the original avocado trees are still located m the back yard Robert Nesbit is discussed in several places in the book entitled, "The History of Alta Loma, California - 1880 to 1980," by Martha Gaines Stoebe Robert Nesbit was the secretary/manager of the Cucamonga Growers Fumigation and Supply Company This Company was organized in 1911 to take care of pest control and oil smudging supplies for the local citrus ranches The company was discontinued in the 1970s B Site Characteristics The site is relatively flat, but is 3 to 4 feet above Hellman Avenue In addition to the residence, a detached garage of approximately the same style and time period is set slightly to the rear and south of the main residence There is also a smaller shed, or chicken house, in deteriorated condition, on the north side of the parcel The grove house retains much of its setting because of the large yard to the rear which is developed with a grove of avocado and various fruit trees ITEMS A & B HPC STAFF REPORT LD 97-01 & MA 97-01 - LUKESH July 23, 1997 Page 2 ANALYSIS A General The residence and garage are in very good condition with the significant exteror and interior features having been retained (Exhibit "B-1 ") The house is a two-story design with a large front porch The roof is Spanish the and the walls are stucco Windows are of a single-pane, double-hung design The windows and doors appear to be originals One minor exterior modification is on the north side with apop-out, kitchen bay window on the first floor (Exhibit "B-2") B Landmark Desionation The subject site and structures certainly qualify for landmark designation based upon much of the criteria from the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance, including such significant areas as, historical, cultural, architectural, and neighborhood and geographic setting Details concerning these areas of significance are contained in the Facts for Findings section The requested designation area includes the subject lot, residence, and garage (Exhibits "B-3"through "B-5") C Mills Act Agreement In accordance with City policy, the owner has requested a Mills Act Agreement The Agreement Schedule List of Improvements has been drafted and reviewed and is attached for reference (Exhibit "C") r~ LJ The concept of the Mdls Act is to provide an incentive for the property owner to protect and , preserve the property by retaining its characteristics of historical significance This intent is encouraged through the reduction of property taxes, thus enabling the property owner to reinvest the money saved from the reduced property tax on improvements The properties that enter into the agreement are to be inspected by City staff on an annual basis to determine whether notable progress has been made in rehabilitating the property Staff estimates the annual property tax savings to the owner could be as much as $1,093 00 and the reduction in tax proceeds to the City would be $24 59 annually The exact amounts are dependent upon the County Assessor's property valuation which is based on income potential and the capitalization rate at the time of assessment D Environmental Assessment The project is Categorically Exempt under Class 3 e of the Gwdelines for the California Environmental Quality Act FACTS FOR FINDING A Historical and Cultural Sionificance Findino 1 The proposed landmark is particularly representative of an historic period, type, style, region, or way of life FacUs The property identifies an historic period of the early 1900s when grove and vineyard production was at its peak in the community and the region The • residence is an example of a grove house which was common at the turn of the century ~~~~ • HPC STAFF REPORT LD 97-01 & MA 97-01 - LUKESH July 23, 1997 Page 3 Finding 2 The proposed landmark is of greater age than most of its kind Facts The landmark-eligible property is 73 years old and an example of Mission architecture Findino 3 The proposed landmark was connected with someone renowned or important or a local personality FacUs The house was built by G P McCorkle and lived in by the R Nesbit family far many years Both the McCorkle and Nesbit families had a long established involvement in the local community Findino 4 The proposed landmark is connected with a business or use which was once common but is now rare FacUs The residence and garage are indicative of the style and design used by the once prevalent, but now rare, rural grove and farm houses B Historic Architectural and Engineering Significance Findino 1 The overall effect of the design of the proposed landmark is beautiful or its details and materials are beautiful or unusual Facts The Mission style is preserved and artfully incorporated into the residence with such features as a front porch, stuccoed walls, and site orientation C Neighborhood and Geographic Setting Findino 1 The proposed landmark materially benefits the historic character of the neighborhood Facts The proposed landmark contnbutes to the variety and historical continwty of the neighborhood Findino 2 The proposed landmark, in its location, represents an established and familiar visual feature of the neighborhood, community, or city FacUs The residence and its mature landscaping represent a significant identifiable feature along Hellman Avenue and thereby contributes to the entue neighborhood CORRESPONDENCE The Historic Landmark designation was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were sent to all property owners within 300 feet of the project site ~~"~~ HPC STAFF REPORT LD 97-01 8 MA 97-01 - LUKESH July 23, 1997 Page 4 RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission approve the attached Resolution for Historic Landmark Designation 97-01 and recommend approval, by minute action, to the City Counal for the Milis Act Agreement Respec y submitted, Bra uller City Planner BB LH/taa Attachments Exhibit "A" - Site Location Map Exhibit "B" - Photos Exhibit "C" - Agreement Schedule List of Improvements Resolution Recommending Approval • r ~ L J ~y~`~ ~~ • .~ Ir i O I I II I I I I I ~ II I ~~ I Iw I I I I I I I II I I ~~ I. ~,. ~~ ice'-, ' , `1JOS4 ~ X (70 R I I "') I L I I S r. r--~ l ct LT~91-o\ I e SttLLO41LwNMAP Exhibit _~ DateL ~~-(~5 w X 1325 ~ I `/\ I I X 13110 „ 7 I ~ x X310 ~ i 4 // ///~/ ~ ~. , -dH l~'' ,< I I i ,, I __ ~,, I I ~~ X300 I I I I W I I I I I 5 I I I I--- I I ~ f aJ' ~ ~ -- J ~, J ~ ~. 7-~ _ I N 1 ~- t~~_,~ 2 s 0 qty ~+~~-s a~,a° .3 0 Project LO q-] -01 7rtle ~iOTOS Exhibit `B-1 " Date '1 23 97 f ~~ `~F= ~- • ~~y/~ `~~(~t Ir V ~ _ ^71 ~1_ `_ STri~C~jjtF+5-a O T~~~' ~ ~_ -, ~_~ .. ~.~-mot-~ -_-. ~~v ry~V~ et}Y'=~~F _ E ~`'. \1 ~ N~ - 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Date ~23i1 • • POTENTIAL HOME IMPROVEMENTS for Scott and Michelle Lukesh 7608 Hellman Avenue Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 This is a Itst of renovation projects the applicant plans to complete Future projects proposed by the applicant or by the legal inhentors of this contract will be reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission's staff YEAR IMPROVEMENT 1998 Construct arbor or pone cochre over driveway (subject to Landmark Alteratton) 1999 Remove backyard fencing around the sheds, pens and enclosures 2000 Construct master bath second-story addition over rear-kitchen utility room (subject to Landmark Alteratton) 2001 Construct barn in rear yard to resemble period style (subject to Landmark Alteratton) 2002 Replace front yard landscaping and irrigation 2003-2005 Refinish exterior texture coating and replace with original smooth cement stucco finish 2006-2008 Refurbish and recondition ongmal window frames and add some stained glass panes 2009 Re-pipe plumbing system • PrgeQ L.fJ ~1"I•p~ Title Exhibit -G•• Date x•23 9'1 A,~~11 RESOLUTION NO 97-01 • A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF LANDMARK DESIGNATION 97-01, DESIGNATING THE NESBIT-MCCORKLE HOUSE (BUILT APPROXIMATELY 1924) A HISTORIC LANDMARK, LOCATED AT 7608 HELLMAN AVENUE AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN 208-073-43 A Recitals 1 Scott and Michelle Lukesh have filed an application for a Landmark as described in the title of this Resolution Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subtect Landmark is referred to as "the application " 2 On July 23, 1997, the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application 3 All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred B Resolution NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows 1 This Commission hereby speafically 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 31 acres of land, basically a rectangle configuration, located at 5708 Hellman Avenue 3 Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above- referenced public hearing on July 23, 1997, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, and pursuant to Section 2 24 090 of the Rancho Cucamonga Muniapal Code, this Commission hereby makes the following findings and facts Histoncal and Cultural Significance Findino 1 The proposed landmark is particularly representative of an historic period, type, style, region, or way of life FacUs The property identifies an historic period of the early 1900s when grove and vineyard production was at its peak in the Community and the region The residence is an example of a grove house which was common at the turn of the century Findino 2 The proposed landmark is of greater age than most of its kind FacUs The landmark-eligible property is 73 years old and an example of Mission architecture • Findino 3 The proposed landmark was connected with someone renowned, or important, or a local personality Facts The house was bwlt by G P McCorkle and lived in by the R Nesbit family for many years Both the McCorkle and Nesbit families had a long established involvement in the local community ~}~-~1a, HPC RESOLUTION NO 97-01 LD 97-01 - LUKESH July 23, 1997 Page 2 Finding 4 The proposed landmark is connected with a business or use which was once common but is now rare FacUs The residence and garage are indicative of the style and design used by the once prevalent, but now rare, rural grove and farm houses Historic Architectural and Enameenna Significance Finding 1 The overall effect of the design of the proposed landmark is beautiful or its details and materials are beautiful or unusual Facts The Mission style is preserved and artfully incorporated into the residence with such features as a front porch, stuccoed walls, and site orientation c Neighborhood and Geograohic Setting Findma 1 The proposed landmark materially benefits the historic character of the neighborhood Facts The proposed landmark contributes to the variety and historical continwty of the neighborhood Finding 2 The proposed landmark, in its location, represents an established and familiar visual feature of the neighborhood, community, or city FacUs The residence and its mature landscaping represent a significant identifiable feature along Hellman Avenue and thereby contributes to the entire neighborhood 4 This Commission hereby finds that the protect has been reviewed and considered in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as landmark designations are exempt under CEQA, per Article 19, Section 15308 5 Based upon the findmgs and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this Commission hereby resolves that pursuant to Chapter 2 24 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code, that the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga hereby recommends approval on the 23rd day of July 1997, of the Landmark Application The Chairman of this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 23RD DAY OF JULY 1997 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY E David Barker, Chairman L J • ~ ~- /~/3 HPC RESOLUTION NO 97-01 LD 97-01 - LUKESH July 23, 1997 • Page 3 ATTEST Brad Buller, Secretary I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Historic Preservaticn Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission held on the 23rd day of July 1997, by the following vote-to-wit AYES COMMISSIONERS NOES COMMISSIONERS ABSENT COMMISSIONERS • Ay~l~