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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997/10/22 - Agenda PacketC~ • u CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - " HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 22, 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 Macias _ Commissioner Tolstoy _ II. ANNOUNCEMENTS III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 23, 1997 IV. CONSENT CALENDAR The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non- controversial They will be acted on by the Commission at one time without discussion If anyone has concern over any item, it should be removed for discussion A MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 97-02 -DEBORAH & ANDREW BURGER - A request to implement the use of the Mills Act to reduce property tax on the George Cherbak House (bwit approximately 1929) a Historic Landmark, located at 9953 Hillside Road - APN 1074-211-31 Related fle Landmark Designation 97-02 V. PUBLIC HEARINGS The following items are pu61~c 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 ind~v~dual for each protect Please sign ~n affer speaking B LANDMARK DESIGNATION 97-02 -DEBORAH & ANDREW BURGER - An application to designate the George Cherbak House (built approximately 1929) a Historic Landmark, located at 9953 Hillside Road -APN 1074-211-31 Related file Mills Act Agreement 97-02 VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is fhe 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, Gad 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 October 16, 1997, at least 72 hours poor to the meeting per Government Code Section 54964 2 at 10500 C~v~c Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga a-~~~i~ Page 2 * CITY HALL VICINITY MAP • CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ~ .... IJ ~ r CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA STAFF REP®RT DATE October 22, 1997 TO Chairman and Members of Historic Preservation Commission FROM Brad Buller, City Planner BY Larry Henderson, Principal Planner SUBJECT LANDMARK DESIGNATION 97-02 -DEBORAH & ANDREW BURGER - An application to designate the George Cherbak House (built approximately 1929) a Historic Landmark, located at 9953 Hillside Road -APN 1074-211-31 Related file Mills Act Agreement 97-02 MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 97-02 -DEBORAH & ANDREW BURGER - A request to implement the use of the Milis Act to reduce property tax on the George Cherbak House (built approximately 1929) a Historic Landmark, located at 9953 Hillside Road -APN 1074-211-31 Related file Landmark Designation 97-02 BACKGROUND A Historical Sionificance The subtect residence and garage were fnished in 1929 by George Cherbak and his wife, Pauline Hess The Residence and garage are of a Victorian style of primarily rock construction The structures have thick 16-18 inch walls constructed of local rock hauled from the local washes by the original owners in a model T truck George and Pauline resided at the House for approximately 60 years The House is in excellent condition The Cherbak family were Russian immigrants who contributed much to the early development of Alta Loma as farmers and builders and were active in local social activities The current applicant has submitted a detailed analysis of the historic elements of the site which is attached as Exhibit "D " Site Characteristics The site slopes at approximately 4 percent to the south and has several mature trees and a wisteria vine over the driveway There is a low rock retaining wall across the front of the fot ANALYSIS A General This is one of three Cherbak houses bwlt in this block on Hillside Road The house at 9926 Hillside Road was built in 1913 by the Cherbak sons for their mother and the 9983 Hillside Road location was for Pete Cherbak All of the Cherbak family homes were constructed of rock and constitute a determining architectural style for the neighborhood as is seen by the new residences which emulate the historic buildings B Landmark Desianation The subtect 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 signifcance are contained in the Facts for Findings section The requested designation area includes the subtect lot, residence, and garage (see Exhibits "B-3" through "B-5") ITEM A HPC STAFF REPORT LD 97-02 & MA 97-02 -BURGER October 22, 1997 Page 2 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") The concept of the Mills Act is to provide an incentive for the property owner to protect and preserve the property by retaining its characteristics of historical signifcance 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 $906 23 and the reduction in tax proceeds to the City would be S30 81 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 protect is Categorically Exempt under Class 3 e of Article 19, Section 15308 of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act FACTS FOR FINDING A Historical and Cultural Sionificance Finding 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 Fact/s The landmark-eligible property is 68 years old and an example of Victorian architecture Findino 3 The proposed landmark was connected with someone renowned or important or a local personality Fact/s The house was bwlt and lived in by the George Cherbak family for many years The Cherbak family has 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 Fact/s The residence and garage are indicative of the style and design used by the once prevalent, but now rare, rural grove and farm houses • • _ HPC STAFF REPORT LD 97-02 8 MA 97-02 -BURGER • October 22, 1997 Page 3 B Historic Archdectural and Enameenng Sionifcance 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 Victorian style is preserved and artfully incorporated into the residence with such features as a steep pitched roof and thick rock walls C Neighborhood and Geooraohic Setting_ Findino 1 The proposed landmark materially benefits the historic character of the neighborhood FacUs The proposed landmark contributes 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 identifable • feature along Hillside Road and thereby contributes to the entire neighborhood CORRESPONDENCE The Historic Landmark designation was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Vallev Daily Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were sent to all property owners within 300 feet of the protect site RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission approve the attached Resolution for Historic Landmark Designation 97-02 and recommend approval, by minute action, to the City Council for the Mills Act Agreement Respectfully submitted, ~I' Br Buller City Planner BB LH/mig Attachments Exhibit "A" Exhibit "B" Exhibd "C" • Exhibit "D" Resolution - Site Location Map - Photos - Agreement Schedule List of Improvements - Applicant's Description of Historical and Cultural Significance of Approval ~3 SITE MAP LD -97-02 m ''I I z -------------- ' I I ~- HI LLSI DE ~ ~, ~ ~ ------. z~ ~ ---- Q ' --- -------= ' U C~ Z I f~. i U -- --- •- I ---------- -- I '', EXHIBIT A W E fl~ S • • ~~ t ~~ i • W L~ W l~ N S ---~ • ~J f~ W nT J~ bo ^Vn kY ~ In^_n N~ S x l (: • • ~~11$ll ~5 A~ ~~ ~i-~~'~_ ~ P _i City of Rancho Cucamonga II • Historic Preservation Commission MILLS ACT AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENTAL (To be completed by the Applicant) Potential Structure /Property Improvement Ttme - Lme Please Itst the Improvements ~~htch are intended to take place over the nest 10 years Ltst them In order of owner's priority YEAR I14PROVEtYIENT 1997 re pipe with copper - entire house 1997 re wire electrical ~n house, bring up to standard 1998 remodel kitchen 1998 install concrete floor in tractor Darn 1998 install ~wrr~ng on outside of house, barn 1998 install irrigation & landscaping 1999 restore hardwood floors 1999 restore outdoor fixtures (tre~lis, stairwell, ect) 2000 repair driveway, upgrade front fencing 2001 re roof house and tractor barn OAF ~rER CERTIFICATIO\ I certtf<~ that I am presently the Legal o«-ner of the sublet[ property Further, I ackno«ledge the supplemental Information o thls form will be sad a 'an erh bit at:~c'hed to the Mllfs -pct -ygrzement Date x~~y C+~ Signature I ~(:i ~ G ~ r '' ~ ~ ~'~ -~~ /%'~'i-- rte/ - J • ~~ ~t-tiglT C y ~ • I7esrnph~ of Historical and Cultural Significance of Property laated at 9953 Hillside Rcx~d, Alta Lena Assesscx's Parcel Number 1074 211 31 0 0002 In 1870, a large subsection of today's Cucamonga, then the Cucamonga Rancho, was acquired by Isisas Hellman This land was formerly held by Tiburcio Tapia, who was granted land from the Mexican Government, and subsequently the Raines family who had lost it after the untimely death of John Raines Hellman began to subdtvtde the land into tracts for development of homes This particular subdivision was called the Hermosa Tract. Coupled with another tract farther south, the Iowa tract, this particular area of early Alta Loma was called Iomosa. Several Russian families immigrated to the Iomosa colony In 1890, Captain Peter Demens, who had left the service of the Russian Czar, owned the historic house located at 9686 Hillside Road He authored articles in Russian newspapers about the advantages of his new home, and wrote to his friend .Anthony Stcherbakoff urging him to make the move also The Stcherbakoffs were wealthy Ukraine family, owning vigorous wheat and beet fields, along with some resorts located on the coast of the Black Sea However, there was a growing sense that a revolution was developing NI r. Stcherbakoff did not want his 5 sons to become obligated to sere-e m the • Czar's army, so he immigrated from Sumi to Iomosa in 1898 He purchased a SO acre parcel of land located between present day Hermosa Ave and Archtbald Aye, where the family established a successful fruit business and abbreviated the family name to "Cherbak" The Cherbak homes were known for their rock and wood type construction, which was a popular construction type in this era for many reasons the materials were obtained locally and readily, the construction of this type of structure was extremely durable, and the rocks maintained a cool temperature inside m the hot summers but absorbed precious heat from a well tended fireplace in the w•mterume Altogether, the Cherbaks built 5 stone-type homes on Hillside Road The house at 993 Hillside Road was built by son George, after his marnage to Pauline Hess m Nlarch 1927 George hired architect Theo Kr}•sto (whose family also resided and were a sigmFcant Russian family to Iamosa) to plan and oversee the construction of the stone house, but George and his wife partiapated m much of the construction Together they hauled the rocks for the exterior walls over from the Ettwanda wash in a Nlodel T truck. Before the rocks could be placed, each one was scrubbed clean of dirt and debris to ensure bonding with the cement Rocks were also hauled from the mountains m the Big Bear region for the • fireplace facade. The exterior of the house shtelds a wood framed structure, and therefore the actual walls of the house are a formidable 16"-18" thtcly ~xHlg~ i .DI ~ 1) There is much wood exposed in the intenor of the house, to include • doors/door frames, baseboards, windows and abuilt-in buffet. ivluch of this wood is of the Gumwood vanety, which has acherry-like finish The walls are lathe and plaster. The floors are hard wood (variety unknown). Though much of the house has been re-wired, some of the onginal knob- and-tube remains m the attic The house is to excellent condition in the tnterior as well as the extertor. It was completed in 1929. There is also a detached tractor barn constructed roughly of fieldstone. George and Pauline resided here approximately 60 years, dunng which these young pioneers lived a life of hard work and determination. In the early years the family lied off the land; along with revenue generated from crops, vegetables were grown for family use, and chicken and local venison were readily available (cows were preserved for milk production) . The Cherbak Ranch produced almonds, peaches, apncots, lemons, grapefruit, oranges, and grapes Peaches and apricots were deed on the ranch by the famil}~ on racks and shipped to local markets in Los Angeles Citrus products were hauled down to the histonc Upland Paclang House and were sold on consignment. Grapes were processed at the historic Guasu Winery George had 4 brothers, but he was the main caretaker of the Cherbak lands Though the other brothers contributed to the effort, they were also malting a s~gniFicant contnbuuon to the growing community of Alta Loma; Vladmir ("Val") was a foreman on the Demens land for 39 • years, Victor managed a pruning gang that was m much demand, Pete was a field foreman of the Upland Lemon Growers, and Leo was a foreman of the Old Baldy Packing House These fire brothers made a stnlang impact upon the areas surrounding their ranch They were instrumental m banging water down from the local mountains, and the infrastructure that was laid down is still partially in use by the Cucamonga County Water Distnct. 1`~iany of the rows and groves of eucalyptus trees, which served as natural windbreaks and delineated property lines, were planted by the family. The trees were planted parallel to the water flumes for the groves The flumes were leaky (by no coincidence), which watered the trees. In fact, a large stand of eucalyptus north of Hillside Road on either side of Hermosa, an area now known as "the ~Noods", was purposely planted by the Cherbaks It was proposed for malting rattan furniture The Cherbak boys were not the only contributors to the community effort It is known that ivirs Victor Cherbak, "Santora", was largely responsible for early prwately funded landscaping up and down Haven Avenue and also the entrance dove leading to Chaffe}~ College There is a street m Alta Loma, Santora, named after her. Further Investigation has revealed the numerous interrelattonshlps and friendships bern-een the Cherbak family and other significant families m the area such as the Blane and Demens families, and • F~cHIgIT.DZ fl 1~ • the Cherbak name ~s peppered wtthtn the pages of The History of Alta Loma. Hard work was a normal way of hfe for thts faintly: "we didn't do much playing, there wasn't much rime to do anything but work...and dunng the fruit season, oh boy, there really was never a dull moment" (George, 1980). There was no time for play or vacations, and we never knew otherwise...ali we knew was hard work...when the temperatures fell below 30 degrees, even the kids worked through the ntght...(Vtctor Jr., 1997). George continued to work even when his lands were sold off to developers Nlany of the current residents fondly recall George wavtng as his noisy old tractor headed down Hillstde Road daily, on his way to a nearby vineyard that needed attention George became a sort of agriculturist-for-hire, and he always remained active in that respect until the day he sold the property and moved to the Sacramento area. When George and Pauline moved, they closed the book on an era of a wa}~ of life in Alta Loma (Iomosa) A more detailed family history is given in The H~storv of Alta Loma. Stoebe, 1981, which is available through the Rancho Cucamonga Library. Stated Reasons for Preservation: 1. Proposed landmark is particularly representative of a historical penod, t} pe, style, and way of life 2 Proposed landmark ~s an example of a type of building that is now rare 3 Proposed landmark was connected with a local personalty. 4. The construction materials used in the proposed landmark are uniquely effecu~-e. ~. The proposed landmark materially benefits the htstor~c character of the neighborhood. 6 The proposed landmark in its location represents an established and fatrtthar visual feature of the neighborhood The present o«ner desires to have the Proposed Landmark identified by a arv marker i ~ ~3 RESOLUTION NO 97-02 • A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF LANDMARK DESIGNATION 97-02, DESIGNATING THE GEORGE CHERBAK HOUSE (BUILT APPROXIMATELY 1929) A HISTORIC LANDMARK, LOCATED AT 9953 HILLSIDE ROAD AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN 1074-211-31 A Recitals 1 Deborah and Andrew Burger have fled an application for a Landmark as described in the title of this Resolution Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subfect Landmark is referred to as "the application " 2 On October 22, 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 specifically Ends 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 53 acres of land, basically a rectangle confguration, located at 9953 Hillside Road 3 Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above- referenced public heanng on October 22, 1997, 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 Sionificance Finding 1 The proposed landmark is particularly representative of an historic period, type, style, region, or way of life FacUs The property idenlifes 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 Fact/s The landmark-eligible property is 68 years old and an example of Victorian architecture Findino 3 The proposed landmark was connected with someone renowned or important or a local personality Fact/s The house was built and lived in by the George Cherbak family for many years The Cherbak family has a long established involvement m the local community ~~ HPC RESOLUTION NO 97-02 LD97-02 - DEBRAH ~ ANDREW BURGER October 22, 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 b Historic Architectural and Engineering Significance Finding 1 The overall effect of the design of the proposed landmark is beautiful or its details and materials are beautiful or unusual Fact/s The Victorian style is preserved and artfully incorporated into the residence with such features as a steep pitched roof and thick rock walls c Neighborhood and Geographic Setting Finding 1 The proposed landmark materially benefits the historic character of the neighborhood FacUs The proposed landmark contributes to the variety and historical continudy of the neighborhood Findino 2 The proposed landmark, in its location, represents an established and familiar visual feature of the neighborhood, community, or aty FacUs The residence and its mature landscaping represent a significant identifiable feature along Hillside Road 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, Class 3 e 5 Based upon the findings 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 Muniapal Code, that the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga hereby recommends approval on the 22nd day of October 1997, of the Landmark Application 6 The Chairman of this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 22ND DAY OF OCTOBER 1997 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY • E David Barker, Chairman /~J HPC RESOLUTION NO 97-02 LD97-02 - DEBRAH ~ ANDREW BURGER October 22, 1997 • Page 3 ATTEST Brad Buller, Secretary I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Histonc 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 Preservation Commission of the Ciiy of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission held on the 22nd day of October 1997, by the following vote-to-wit AYES COMMISSIONERS NOES COMMISSIONERS ABSENT COMMISSIONERS ~ ~ , ~a