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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999/04/14 - Agenda Packet~~~ • CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ' - " HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY APRIL 14, 1999 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 McNiel _ Vice Chairman Macias _ Com Mannenno _ Com Stewart _ Com Tolstoy II. ANNOUNCEMENTS III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 13, 1999 IV. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS A REPORT ON ANNUAL INSPECTIONS REGARDING MILLS ACT AGREEMENTS -Evaluation and examination of 16 historic properties to determine compliance with items listed on contracts V. PUBLIC COMMENTS This ~s the time and place for the general public to address fhe Commission Items to be discussed here are those which do not already appear on this agenda VI. COMMISSION BUSINESS VII. ADJOURNMENT 1, Gail Sanchez, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certdy that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on Apn18, 1999, at least 72 hours pnor to the meeting perGovemment Code Section 54964 2 at 10500 Civic CenterDnve, Rancho Cucamonga ~~~~~ r, Page 2 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - STAFF REPORT DATE April 14, 1999 TO Chairman and Members of the Historic Preservation Commission FROM Brad Buller, City Planner BY Patricia Burbano, Planning Aide SUBJECT REPORT ON ANNUALINSPECTIONSREGARDINGMILLSACTAGREEMENTS- Evaluation and examination of 16 historic properties to determine compliance with items listed on contracts BACKGROUND. The Milts Act Agreement provides a positroe and tangible incentive to owners of potential landmarks who may be hesitant about designation The first contract was approved by the City Counal on April 4, 1990, and the most recent one on November 5, 1997 The contract runs for 10 years and is automatically renewed for an additional year unless canceled Per contract, periodic examinations of the interior and exterior of the premises are required to determine compliance Once improvements have been completed, a penod~c maintenance visit is scheduled By committing to the Mills Act, qualified property owners have been able to rehabilitate or restore their historic bwldings Offering owners of historic properties the opportunity to gain benefits has resulted in a contribution for the continuation of the Cdy's heritage ANALYSIS Property tax reduction agreement provisions were met by most property owners As indicated in the attached material (Exhibit "A"), the pride owners take for their property is manifested in the care and improvement of each particular historic landmark All improvements have enriched the existing architecture and contributed to the enhancement of the City A total of 16 houses were inspected by the end of 1998 Most property owners did not limit themselves to items listed on the agreement They had taken the initiative to refurbish and/or restore depleted areas of their properties At the end of each inspection, they were informed of an annual examination that would be scheduled to determine continued compliance with the contract When the inspections become due, property owners are noted in case they desire to be present In summary, the inspections clearly indicate that the subject property owners have taken the initiative to improve other areas, whether ~t be mtenor or exterior, in a fashion that promotes the historical significance of the Orange Grove and Vineyard communities ITEH A HPC STAFF REPORT MILLS ACT INSPECTIONS April 14, 1999 Page 2 ~~ CONCLUSION This is an informational item only and does not regwre Historic Preservation Commission action Staff is extremely pleased that the individuals representing each of these properties have contributed to the community strength of Rancho Cucamonga Their investment of heart, time, and resources has made an immeasurable contribution to our past and our future Staff will continue to work with property owners to clarify any questions they might have regarding possible improvements In addition, staff will continue to seek out properties for contract agreements, giving first priority to potential landmarks identified m the historic resources listing By making available good incentives for the designation and preservation efforts, great contributions are being made towards maintaining the identity of the entire community Respectfully submitted, Brad Buller City Planner BB PB mlg Attachments. Exhibit "A" -Results of Inspections to Designated Local Landmarks • ~-a m ~ MILLS ACT PROPERTY TAX AGREEMENT FOR ~~ DESIGNATED LOCAL LANDMARKS a City of Rancho Cucamonga - as of November 5, 1997 Pro e Steigmer House 7050 Et~wanda Avenue W Pro er Lord House 6797 Hellman Avenue Owners Mills Act No. Inspection Date/Name Compliance Rod Wright & Steven Brink 90-O1 June 1998 / P. Burbano & L Henderson Yes Comments: In add~hon to all the improvements listed on the Mills Act Agreement, property owner has taken the initrative to re-carpet upstairs, and re-wire the house He has not only renovated the bathroom upstairs, but has also added a skylight that brings m natural I~ght and opens up the space Dnveways, along both sides of the house, have been replaced entirely Ceiling has been capped making the intenor more aesthetically pleasing Property owner plans on painting the house by the end of 1999. Improvements completed exceeded expectations per signed agreement Uwners Mills Act No. Inspection Date/Name Compliance Grant & Colette Grafius 91-O1 September 1998 / P Burbano & L Henderson Yes Comments: In addition to all the improvements listed on the Mills Act Agreement Act, property owners have taken the initiative to re-paint the exterior ofthe house and to refurbish the intenor hvmg azeas. Special consideration has been given to materials and colors being used to match those of that era, and to the mature landscaping azound d. Property owners have re-conditioned each room by re-painting them, changing electrical fixtures, installing new flooring, adding new walls and insulating existing ones Anew A/C and heating system was recently added Bathrooms are m the process ofbemg remodeled Their newest project is to request, from the Historic Preservation Commission, an approval to place a H~stonc Designation Landmazk Plaque on either side of steps located on the north side of the house. Pro er Hippard Ranch 13181 Victona Avenue Pro er Warren/Thorpe House 6112 Hellman Avenue Pro er Emory Allen House 9441 Lomita Dnve Pro e Hoppe House 6155 East Avenue • Owners Mills Act No. Inspection Date/Name Compliance James & Marsha Banks 91-02 December 1998 / P. Burbano Yes Comments: In addition to all the improvements fisted on the Mills Act Agreement, property owners have added a south wing to the house. It is se~sm~cally safe and has been designed to be structurally independent of the original house. The addition includes a bathroom, a bedroom, and a studio The new structure ~s covered with natural rock. The interior features --doors, windows, and trims--have been treated to resemble the existing ones. Property owners aze presently working in landscaping, pnmanly, the azea m front of the house The azea to the west of the property has been replaced with vineyards They have also added more gravel to the dnveway and a row of trees along both sides of ~t The entrance, which has been rebuilt with native rock, had wrought imn gate. Owners Mills Act No. Inspection Date/Name Compliance Albert Sena 92-O1 August 1998 / P. Burbano Yes Comments: Improvements comply with Mills Act Agreement. Owners Mills Act No. Inspection Date/Name Compliance Jan & Dale Sutton 93-O1 February 1999 / P Burbano In Progress Comments: Property owners expressed their interest to complete tasks fisted on the Mills Act Agreement Unfortunately, due to financial constraints, they have not been able to stay m compliance with contract Dale Sutton committed herself to replace house siding and to paint the extenor ofthe house by the end of this year In addition, attempts have been made to continue development of gazden azeas Owners Mills Act No. Inspection Date/Name Compliance Vanessa & Wayne Smith 93-02 July 1998 / P Burbano Yes agreement Comments: In addition to all the improvements listed on the Mrlls Act Agreement, property owner has taken the initiative to lay concrete slab by gazage, added more gravel to the gravel dnveway, and professionally trimmed the ash trees Bathrooms have been remodeled, mirrors and fixtures have been changed, partial plumbing has been replaced, and exterior of bathtubs have been painted. Brass chandeliers have been installed to aesthetically compliment the intenor of the house Property owners are planning on painting the house again within the next two years. Improvements completed exceeded expectations per signed • • Pro e Goerlrtz House 6156 Hellman Avenue • Owners Mills Act No. Inspection Date/Name Compliance Cleo Kooiman 93-03 August 1998 / P. Burbano Yes Comments: In addition to all the improvements listed on the Mills Act Agreement, property owner has taken the initiative to plant approximately 70 roses along the 200 ft. dnveway and azound the house. During the inspection property owner pointed out that instead of covenng the hazdwood floors with carpet, she would rather keep them exposed. They aze not only m great condition but they enhance the combination of styles found m the house -Italian Renaissance and Beaux Arts. The walls m the great room are also in great condition and do not need to be refinished. Plumbing leading to the kitchen sink, laundry and downstairs bathroom has been replaced Most of the house has been re-wired. Property owner is considenng replacing screen; and adding a fenced gazden to the north side of the property. Due to financial constraints, the property owner was granted an extension to complete improvement dated yeaz 2002 -trim 11 palm trees ~I Pro er Albert House 10323 19th Street Pro e Demens-Tolstoy House 9686 Hillside Road Owners Mills Act No. Inspection Date/Name Compliance Roy & Mina LaPeny 93-04 June 1998 / P. Burbano & L. Henderson Yes Comments: In addrUon to all the improvements listed on the Mills Act Agreement, property owner has taken the initiative to install gas service and gas hot water heater. Landscaped yeaz, side yards, and center of circulaz dnveway. Trimmed palm trees annually. Installed Cazohna Chevy hedge row on east property Ime, in lieu of block wall. Resurfaced hazdwood floor m west front sating room, and repaired pocket doors m dinning room. Replaced window and floonng in upstairs bathroom Installed picket fence along side yazd and landscaped driveway Repaired electncal wiring, and replaced lamps on stone pillars at dnveway entrances In addition, property owner is proposing for year 1999 to repaint fence at 19th Street, and for year 2000 to resurface flooring rn dinning room Improvements completed exceeded expectations per signed agreement. Owners Mills Act No. Inspection Date/Name Compliance Dennis R. & Erica Parker 94-02 June 1998 / L. Henderson Yes Comments: In addition to all the improvements listed on the Mills Act Agreement, property owner has taken the initiative to replant 86 trees in front yazd. Annually trees aze being restored and trimmed due to the age of the trees. They have also installed a water system m front rock garden, and replanted over 80 new plants The kitchen has been remodeled and two bathrooms completed in the past two years To repaint the outside of the house will cost approximately $24,000; therefore, property owners ant~c~pate to complete this task in parts over the next few yeazs. Pro er G P. Ledig House 5759 Hellman Avenue Pro e Kincaid Ranch 9449 Ninth Street Pro er Hickox House 6878 Etiwanda Avenue Pro er Cour House 7567 Etiwanda Avenue Owners Mills Act No. Inspection Date/Name Compliance Wesley & Dorothy West 95-01 September 1998 / P. Burbano Yes Comments: Although property owner was not present at the time of the inspection, it was evident that special consideration has been given to the landscaping and exterior of the house The landscape design and fence enhance the surrounding azchrtecture. Owners Mills Act No. Inspection Date/Name Compliance David R. Moore 95-02 June 1998 / P Burbano & L. Henderson Yes Comments: Property owner conducted an intensive research to select a color for the extenor of the house that will best fit the era in which the house was built. They anticipate completing the front yazd landscaping by the end of 1998 Improvements completed exceeded expectations per signed agreement uwners Mills Act No. Inspection Date/Name Compliance Daniel & Elaine Winkelpleck 95-03 June 1998 / P. Burbano Yes Comments: In addition to all the improvements listed on the Mills Act Agreement, property owner has taken the initiative to refurbish upstairs bath by replacing the shower pan and re-tiling They have also replaced the entire deck located on the second floor and have rewired the house The kitchen floor was replaced with vinyl tiles instead of ceramic tiles. They were advised to go for a lighter material because floor framing of the house will not provide the necessary support Although repamhng the house is not on the hst of potential improvements, they aze anticipating in completing it before the end of this yeaz Improvements completed exceeded expectations per signed agreement Owners Mills Act No. Inspection Date/Name Compliance Chazles & Fredella Gibbons 95-04 September 1998 / P. Burbano Yes Comments: Improvements comply with Mills Act Agreement. ~ i Pro er Palmer Ranch 6156 Hellman Avenue Pro er Nesbitt-McCorkle 7608 Hellman Ave Pro er George Cherbak House 9953 Hillside Road Owners Mills Act No. Inspection Date/Name Compliance Mane & John Barna 96-O1 June 1998 / P. Burbano & L. Henderson Yes Comments: In add~twn to all the improvements fisted on the Mills Act Agreement, property owner has taken the initiative to landscape the reaz yazd and to reseazch colors for the extenor of the house that will best fit the style of the house. Special attention has been given to details inside the house For instance, the fireplace ~s being redone entirely with hand painted ceramic tiles; wood detailing has been added throughout the house; and hazdwood floors have been re-finished Improvements completed exceeded expectations per signed agreement Owners Mills Act No. Inspection Date/Name Compliance Scott & Michelle Lukesh 97-01 August 1998 / P Burbano Yes Comments: Improvements comply with Mi lls Act Agreement. Owners Mills Act No. Inspection Date/Name Compliance Deborah & Andrew Burger 97-02 July 1998 / P. Burbano & L Henderson Yes Comments: In addition to all the improvements listed on the Mills Act Agreement, property owner has taken the initiative to plant roses along the sides of the covered patio located on the rear side yard To build the planters, owner used construction techniques and matenals similaz to the existing ones They have been very cazeful in maintaining a harmony between the house and its surrounding