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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998/07/22 - Agenda Packet • CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ,~~ ,~ HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION - AGENDA WEDNESDAY JULY 22, 1998 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Council Chamber 10500 Civic Center Drlve 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 February 25, 1998 IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS The following items are pubpc hearings in which concerned individuals may voice their opinion of the related protect Please wad to be recognized by the Chairman and address the Commission by stating yourname and address All such opinions shall be limited to 5 minutes per individual for each project Please sign ~n after speaking A LANDMARK ALTERATION PERMIT 98-01 -SCOTT & MICHELLE LUKESH - A request to consider plans to add aPorte-Cochere to the Landmark designated Nesbit - McCorkle House (bwlt approximately 1924), located at 7608 Hellman Avenue - APN 208-073-43 Related files Mills Act Agreement 97-01 and Landmark Designation 97-01 V. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS B HISTORICAL MONUMENT DESIGN - AMERICAN STORES PROPERTIES -Consideration of a request to approve the historical monument design for Luckys Shopping Center in the Community Commercial District (Subarea 2) of the Foothill Boulevard Speafic Plan, located at the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue - APN 207-102-20 Related File Conditional Use Permit 97-19 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, Gatl Sanchez, Planning Comm~ss~on Secretary of the Cdy of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on July 16, 1998, at least 72 hours poor to the meeting perGovernment Code Section 54964 2 at 10500 Civic CenterDnve, Rancho Cucamonga ric.y~G~yl Page 2 • r1 LJ * CITY HALL VICINITY MAP CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ..........................~ r... ...............- : 50,,.,. a ~ y .... iJ ~ 2-20-1998 3.dBPM FROM ANA-CAMPOS 213 463 6368 P 2 • Campos Service Corporation 571 1 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles, California 90038 213-463-6036 Fax 213-463-6368 Febnary 19, 1998 Dan Coleman, Principal Planner The City of Rancho Cucamonga 10500 Civic Center Dnve Rancho Cucamonga, California 91729 RECEIVED FEB 2 31998 City of Rancho Cucamonga Plarmmq Divulon RE Landmazk Alteration Permit 96-02 Dear IVIz Coleman, I am forwarding you this correspondence in response to our telephone conversation on the afternoon of February 18, 1998 1 am requesting that the Histonc Preservation • Commission take the above referenced continuing project offcalendar for an indefinite penod of time- The request is being [Wade for the following reasons First and foremost, 1 have patiently attempted to adhere to every regulation and provision set forth by the City of Rancho Cucamonga m the attempt to present a Landmark Alteration plan which would be acceptable and approved by the City of Rancho Cucamonga Despite the countless hours 1 have personally spent attending Commission and Planning meetings with representatives from the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at an enormous cost of my personal time to my business, legal and professional fees m excess of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,00 00), I cannot foresee the start of the project immediately Secondly, under the conditions set forth by the City of Rancho Cucamonga for the Alteration plan of the location, I have received ten letters of re~ectton from vanous financial and lending msbtuUOns(including the Smal] Business Adrmmstration) indicating that funding would not be feasible at this time and citing the excessive cost of the proposed conditions of the alteration plan and the potential lack of profitability once the project is completed I am in the process of pursuing alternative sources to attain the necessary funding to go forward with the Landmark Alteration Permrt 96-02 and would like to request the r1 LJ r1 l__J 2-20-1998 3-d7PM FROM ANA-CAMPOS 213 463 6368 City of Rancho Cucamonga to exerase the same patience 1 have exercised by granting my request to continue the pra~ect indefinitely Should you encounter any questions, please fee] free to contact me at the telephone number above Sincerely, ,~~,~~~ / .~' Anna M Campos ~J P. 3 • CITY OF I2,~~lCHO CliCAMONG~ - STAFF REPORT DATE July 22, 1998 TO Chairman and Members of the Historic Preservation Commission FROM Brad Buller, City Planner BY Larry Henderson, AICP, Principal Planner SUBJECT LANDMARK ALTERATION PERMIT 98-01 -SCOTT 8 MICHELLE LUKESH - Consider plans to add aPorte-Cochere to the Landmark designated Nesbit - McCorkle House (built approximately 1924), located at 7608 Hellman Avenue -APN 208-073-43 Related fles Mills Act Agreement 97-01 and Landmark Designation 97-01 PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION A Historical Significance This structure is a good example of a grove house It is unique in that it follows a Mission styling, whereas most of the typical grove houses were built with a Craftsman styling This structure was bwlt by G P and Ruth McCorkle in approximately 1924 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 Mr Cason owned the House until 1929 when it was deeded back to the McCorkles Mr Cason kept the house until 1932, selling it to Robert and Edith Nesbit Mr Nesbit was also active within the community Mr Nesbit 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 estrus and avocado grower, some of the original avocado trees are still located in 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 ITEM A HPC STAFF REPORT LAP 98-01 -SCOTT & MICHELLE LUKESH July 22, 1998 Page 2 ANALYSIS A General The residence and garage are in very good condition with the significant exterior 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 appearto be originals One minor exterior modification is on the north side with apop-out, kitchen bay window on the first floor B Landmark Designation The subject site and structures certainly qualified 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 Based on the Historic Preservation Commission recommendation, the City Counal designated the subject lot, residence, and garage on August 20, 1997 C Landmark Alteration The Landmark Alteration consists of the adding of a Porte-Cochere over the driveway area on the south side of the residence The structure will be constructed with round polystone columns on 9-foot centers, 6 by 8-inch beams and 4 by 6-inch rafter/foists at 24-inch spacing The columns will be painted white to match the existing house The redwood lattice style roof will be sealed and wisteria vines planted to cover the structure The structure appears to be designed in conformance with the Secretary of Interior Standards The design is intended to be architecturally compatible and still be historically separate from the existing structures D Environmental Assessment The protect is categorically exempt under Class one existing faalities, Sub Section "E" of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines FACTS FOR FINDING The proposed Landmark Alteration meets the following criteria established in Chapter 22 24 120 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code FINDING The action proposed is consistent with the purposes of this Ordinance FACT The Landmark Alteration as presented will enhance and promote the livability of this historic landmark FINDING The action proposed will not be detrimental to a structure or feature of significant aesthetic, cultural, architectural, or engineering interest or value of an historic nature FACT The proposed modifications are architecturally compatible and will enhance the continued use ofthe structures and grove on the property CORRESPONDENCE This item does not require advertising as a public hearing, however, the subject property was posted r~ LJ • ~a HPC STAFF REPORT LAP 98-01 -SCOTT & MICHELLE LUKESH July 22, 1998 . Page 3 RECOMMENDATION StaffrecommendsthattheCommissionapproveLandmarkAlterationPermii 98-01 through adoption of the attached Resolution of approval Respectfully submitted, Brad Buller City Planner _ BB LH mlg Attachments Exhibit "A" - Site Plan Exhibit "B" - Elevation Exhibit "C" - Framing Plan Exhibit "D" - Photographs Resolution of Approval • • ~3 • • ~x~igi i ~q ~~ ~,q~~ nl ~` (~ `" 1 • Beam 6x8x33 Rafters 4x6x22 ~---Polystone 1 Column ---- Base 1 5 25" Top I ~I 5 " 1 0' tall Footing 24x24x34 -- CJ Ledger 2x6x30' Lag Screw 1 /2x~@1 6 0 C. Rafter Span 24"OC ~~- 6x8x27 Top 1 5 Bot 18" Cernefit & Fi~id Stone wall 9' • Garage 20 5x20 5 Oft Dnveway 1 8x48 5 ootmg 24x24x12 House 29x39 Post 6x6x1 Rafter Span 24" 0 C. Ledger 2x6x18 Lag Screw 1 /2x5@1 6 0 C mney Ledger2x6x6' Beart~ 6x8x33 Rafters 4x6x22 L~ C~ ~XN(~11 G " ~~ '.~ ~~ 1-;~ ~7 ~~ r ,- i i~ r--_- ~f c L.a~ 98-0~ Tip e Exnibit D Date ",~'' •c ~~: _~- ~r _ - ~ RESOLUTION NO A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LANDMARK ALTERATION PERMIT 98-01 FOR THE NESBIT - MCCORKLE HOUSE. LOCATED AT 7608 HELLMAN -APN 208-073-43 WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Commission has held a public hearing to consider all available comments on the proposed Landmark Alteration Permit WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Commission has received and reviewed all available input regarding said Landmark Alteration Permit WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred NOW, THEREFORE, the Historic Preservation Commission hereby specifically finds, determines, and resolves as follows SECTION I The application applies to the building located at 7608 Hellman, Rancho Cucamonga, California SECTION II The proposed Landmark Alteration meets thz following criteria established in Chapter 22 24 120 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code FINDING The action proposed is consistent with the purposes of this Ordinance FACT The Landmark Alteration as presented will enhance and promote the livability of this historic landmark FINDING The action proposed will not be detrimental to a structure or feature of significant aesthetic, cultural, architectural, or engineering interest or value of an historic nature FACT The proposed modifications are architecturally compatible and will enhance the continued use of the structures and grove on the property SECTION III This Landmark Alteration Permit is exempt from CEQA under Class 1 e of the Guidelines for the California Quality Act SECTION IV Based on the substantial evidence reviewed by this Commission and based on the findings set forth above, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, thatthe Rancho Cucamonga Historic Preservation Commission does approve Landmark Alteration Permit 98-01 for alterations to the Nesbit - McCorkle house as described in the Staff Report dated July 22, 1998, with the following conditions 1) All exterior site and building modifications shall be in conformance . with the plans and descriptions as contained in the Historic Preservation Commission Staff Report dated July 22, 1998 HPC RESOLUTION NO LAP 98-01 -SCOTT AND MICHELLE LUKESH July 22, 1998 Page 2 APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 22ND D=,Y OF JULY 1998 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY E David Barker, Chairman 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 Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission held on the 22nd day of July 1998, by the following vote-to-wit AYES COMMISSIONERS NOES COMMISSIONERS ABSENT COMMISSIONERS ~~ CITY OF RANCHO CliC.AMONG~ - STAFF REPORT DATE July 22, 1998 TO Chairman and Members of the Historic Preservation Commission FROM Brad Buller, City Planner BY Tom Grahn, AICP, Associate Planner SUBJECT HISTORICAL MONUMENT DESIGN -AMERICAN STORES PROPERTIES - Consideration of a request to approve the historical monument design for Luckys Shopping Center in the Community Commercial District (Subarea 2) of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, located at the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue - APN 207-102-20 Related File Conditional Use Permit 97-19 BACKGROUND The Planning Commission conditionally approved the proposed shopping center on October 8, 1998, subject to a mitigation measure regwring the installation of a historical monument display to commemorate the historic and cultural significance of the site A commissioned public art piece, which incorporates a historictheme, would also satisfy this regwrement if located at the intersection The location, text, and design of the monument display are subject to review and approval by the Historic Preservation Commission, prior to issuance of building permits ANALYSIS The developer has proposed a 10-foot tall obelisk centrally located within the plaza at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue (see Exhibits "A"and "B") The bottom half of three sides of the obelisk will feature a ceramic file relief depicting the area history (see Exhibit "C") On the fourth side, a bronze plate will contain text concerning the history of the site (see Exhibit "D" for a complete text copy) The name of the shopping center ("Vineyard Gateway") is located in the middle of the obelisk DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE COMMENTS On March 31, 1998, the Design Review Committee reviewed the proposed project identification sign for the Luckys/Sav-On development The Committee (Bethel, Macias, Fong) recommended the following revisions 1 Provide a river rock base to match the adjacent planter walls 2 Consider an alternative to the hard plaster fnish This comment was raised over concerns for vandalism and finish durability The suggested alternative material is concrete 3 Provide recessed letters rather than bronze letters ITEM B HPC STAFF REPORT LUCKYS July 22, 1998 Page 2 4 Provide up-lighting 5 Provide details of the ceramic tale display Suggested depictions include issues concerning the history of the protect site (e g ,stage coach stop, post offce, etc ) 6 Provide details of the bronze plate On June 16, 1998, the Committee (Bethel, Macias, Fong) recommended approval subject to the following Provide a ceramic art inset (e g , a grape vine) on the top half of the obelisk above the historical art the insets 2 A graffiti resistant coating shall be applied to the ceramic the inserts to allow far the clean up of incidents of vandalism RECOMMENDATION. 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In 1839, Tiburcio Tapia, a wealthy merchant and former alcalde (mayor) of Los Angeles, was granted 13,000 acres of land known as the Rancho de Cucamonga. Using Indian labor, Tapia built awell- fortified adobe home on Red Hill, and raised great cattle herds. Tapia also began a successful winery -known to us as the Thomas Winery. John Rains, a former soldier from Alabama and rancher, . married the wealthy Dona Maria Merced Williams and together they purchased the ranch in 1858. The couple built a burned brick home, just to the north on Vineyard, which is now a San Bernardino County Museum. Before his murder in 1862, Rains greatly expanded the vineyards planted by Tapia. This site was part of the transportation system for many generations of Americans, including the Butterfield stage coach, the Pacific Electric "Red Car" railway, and Route 66. The first Post Office in the area, commissioned in 1864 by President Abraham Lincoln, was located here. The property also contained the Cutler residence and store, and the Riche residence and store. Detailed archaeological investigations were performed to document these structures which had been demolished many years ago pia