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Home My WebLink About1999/06/09 - Agenda PacketC~un~ • • • CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY JUNE 9, 1999 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Council Chamber 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance RoII Call Chairman McNiel _ Vice Chairman Maaas _ Coin Mannerino _ Com Stewart _ Com Tolstoy _ II. ANNOUNCEMENTS III. PUBLIC HEARINGS The /ollowrng items are public heanngs rn whrch concerned rndrvrdua/s may voice them opinion o(the related protect Please wart to be recognized by the Chairman and address the Commrssron by stating your name and address All such opinions shall be limited to 5 minutes per individual for each protect Please sign rn after speaking A HISTORIC U~NDMARK DESIGNATION 99-02 CURRY BRANDAW ARCHITECTS - An application to designate the Beckley house as a Local Landmark, located on the southeast corner of Hermosa Avenue and 19th Street at 6729 Hermosa Avenue - APN 1076-111-09 Related files Pre-Application Review 98-08, General Plan Amendment 99-02, Development District Amendment 99-02, and Conditional Use Permit 99-08 IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS This rs the trine and place for the general public to address the Commrssron Items to be discussed here are those whrch do not already appear on this agenda V. COMMISSION BUSINESS VI. ADJOURNMENT 1, Gad Sanchez, Planning Commission Secretary o/ the Gty o/ Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on June 3, 1999, at least 72 hours pnor to the meeting perGovernment Code Section 54964 2 at 10500 Civic CenterOnve, Rancho Cucamonga ~~~c'„~ r~ U • Page 2 VICINITY MAP * CITY MALL CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ..................... Y. •.~......«. 1~ •~u~~..• ~•~~~..~...~u.~• ~.. y.Mw'? .. ~J CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA STAFF REPORT DATE June 9, 1999 TO Chairman and Members of the Historic Preservation Commission FROM Brad Buller, City Planner BY Salvador M Salazar, AICP, Assoaate Planner SUBJECT HISTOR_ I_C LANDMARK DESIGNATION 99-02 CURRY BRANDAW ARCHITECTS - An application to designate the Beckley house as a Local Landmark, located on the southeast corner of Hermosa Avenue and 19th Street at 6729 Hermosa Avenue - APN 1076-111-09 Related files Pre-Application Review 98-08, General Plan Amendment 99-02, Development District Amendment 99-02, and Conditional Use Permit 99-OS PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION ANALYSIS A Historic Significance The sublect residence was constructed around 1934 The house is a two- storystructure composed of native rock on the first floor and stucco finish on the second floor This structure is a good example of a grove house It is unique in that it follows the Mission style of architecture, whereas most of the typical grove houses were bwlt in the Craftsman style B Site Characteristics The site presents a gentle slope from north to south In addition to the residence, a detached garage constructed at a later time is set slightly to the east of the main residence The grove house retains much of its setting because it is centrally located and has been well kept since its construction The sublect property is separated from the adjoining properties by a 6-foot high chain Imk fence ANALYSIS A General The residence is in very good condition with all of the significant exterior features having been retained (Exhibit "8") The house is a two-story design with a large front porch The roof is Spanish file and a combination natroe rock and stucco on the first and second floor, respectively The style of architecture used in the house constitutes an example of the use of native materials for the construction of residential homes Additionally, the house is an example of a well designed mission m its architectural style (Exhibit "B") B Landmark Designation The requested landmark designation is for the Beckley House The sublect structure qualifies for landmark designation based upon the criteria from the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance, including such significant areas as historical and architectural setting Details concerning these areas follow 1 Historical Significance Finding 1 The proposed Landmark is particularly representative of an historic period, type, style, region, or way of life ITEM "A" HISTORIC PRESERVATION STAFF REPORT LD 99-02 -CURRY BRANDAW ARCHITECTS June 9, 1999 Page 2 FacUs The house identifies the 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 tum of the century Finding 2 The proposed Landmark is an example of a type of bwldmg which was once common, but is now rare FacUs The landmark eligible property is 65 years old and is an example of using native materials for the construction and design of a mission style of architecture Findino 3 The proposed Landmark is connected with a business or use which was once common but is now rare FacUs The residence is indicatroe of the style and design used by the once prevalent, but now rare, rural grove and farm houses Historic Architectural and Engmeenno Sionificance Finding 1 The overall effect of the design of the proposed Landmark is beautiful or its details and materials are beautiful or unusual • FacUs The residence is a two-story structure in the Mission Style of architecture The • exterior of the house is composed of native rock on the first floor and stucco on the second floor In general the architectural style further enhances the historic character of the bwldings in the area C 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 CORRESPONDENCE This item was advertised as a public hearing in thelnland Vallev Daily Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all property owners within a 300-foot radws of the probed site RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission approve the attached Resolution Recommending Approval of H~stonc Landmark Designation 99-02 to designate the Beckley House as an Historic Landmark to the City Council Respectf y submitted, ~ Br r City Planner BB SS Is Attachments Exhibit "A" -Site Location Map Exhibit "B" -Photos Resolution Recommending Approval to the City Council ~-a • • ,,1 ;; Z ~; v ~~ Ili X111 I I' s ..~ ~+ ~~, +. ll~ ~~~~ _ 31v03115V0 W J Z wl >, <I °I z `I J l7I I _ ~~.::a- - P• w I~ II N p I H a w d- g C7 F s ~ e ~;~~ R ld3l~ o [~ e ~i j~: if 1 , =fg? ?i r ~ 9 f~.~ I r 2 I t + 7 +ri ss ~- yy °z ~~~d7!~f!ii9 i ~~ W ill ~ . ~ q -3 3~ --- J 1 ~ , ~K'.~ ~~ CY t~ .. 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I ,: T 1 I '~ I I I I I ti ~w w i¢ g a~ t! g ac a ~ 3 ~~ ~~ r I~ i ' h 1111 u~~il r, ~® E~ qq~~ C~ ~ e .1 v9 I n -I ~' ~ L V I II ~~ ~ I ~ ~ h ~ } I~ w I UUU h OZ,w _w s IN ~x ~- y • • C~ ~~~ • RESOLUTION NO A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION 99-02, TO DESIGNATE THE BECKLEY HOUSE (BUILT IN APPROXIMATELY 1934) AS AN HISTORIC LANDMARK, LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF HERMOSA AVENUE AND 19TH STREET, AT 6729 HERMOSA AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN 1076-111-09 A Rentals 1 Curry Brandaw Architects on behalf of the property owner has filed an application for an Histonc Landmark Designation as described in the Utle of this Resolution Hereinafter m this Resolution, the subtect Landmark Designation request is referred to as "the application " 2 On June 9, 1999, the Histonc Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public heanng on the application 3 All legal preregwsites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred B Resolution • NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined and resolved by the Histonc 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 Rentals, Part "A," of this Resolution are true and correct 2 The application applies to approximately 5 1 acres of land, basically a rectangle configuration, located at 6729 Hermosa Avenue 3 Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission dunng the above- referenced public heanng on June 9, 1999, including wntten and oral staff reports, togetherwith 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 Finding 1 The proposed landmark is particularly representative of an histonc penod, type, style, region, or way of life FacUs The house identifies the histonc penod of the early 1900's when grove and vineyard production was at its peak m the commurnty and the region The residence is an example of a grove house which . was common at the tum of the century Fmdmg 2 The proposed landmark is an example of a type of bwidmg which was once common, but is now rare ~-~ HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO LD 99-02 /CURRY BRANDAW ARCHITECTS June 9, 1999 Page 2 FacUs The landmark eligible property is 65 years old and is an example of the use of native matenals for the construction and design of a mission style of archtecture Finding 3 The proposed landmark is connected wdh a business or use which was once common but is now rare FacUs The residence is indicative of the style and design used by the once prevalent, but now rare, rural grove and fann houses b Histonc Archtectural and Engineennq Sgnficance Finding 1 The overall effect of the design of the proposed landmark is beautiful or its details and matenals are beautiful or unusual FacUs The residence is a two-story structure in the Mission Style of architecture The extenor of the house is composed of native rock on the first floor and stucco on the second floor. In general the architectural style further enhances the histonc character of the bwldings m the area 4 This Commission hereby finds that the protect has been reviewed and considered in • compliance with the California Envvonmental Quality Act of 1970, as Landmark Designations are exempt under CEQA, 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 Municipal Code, the Histonc Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga recommends approval of Landmartc Designation 99-02 subtectto the following condition of approval Planning Division 1) This Landmark Designation shall become effective on August 21, 1999, or 45 days from the first reading of Development Distnct Amendment 99-02 6 The Chairman of this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 9TH DAY OF JUNE 1999 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY • Larry T McNiel, Chairman -~ HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO LD 99-02 /CURRY BRANDAW ARCHITECTS June 9, 1999 . 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 Histonc Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Histonc Preservation Commission held on the 9th day of June 1999, by the following vote-to-wit AYES COMMISSIONERS NOES COMMISSIONERS ABSENT COMMISSIONERS C~ • ~-