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Home My WebLink About2000/10/11 - Agenda Packeti • -~ ~~ ~, CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA \ HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 11, 2000 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 Corn Mannerino _ Com Stewart _ Com Tolstoy _ II. ANNOUNCEMENTS III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES August 23, 2000 IV. CONSENT CALENDAR The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non- controversial They wdl be acted on by the Commission at one time wdhout discussion If anyone has concern over any dem, ~t should be removed for discussion A. MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 00-01 -KIMBERLY AND JAY POCOCK - A request to implement the use of the Mills Act to reduce property tax on the Grandma Isaak House, a Designated Historic Landmark located at 9611 Hillside Drive - APN 1061-571-01 Related File Landmark Designation 00-02. 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 l~mded to 5 minutes per ind~v~dual for each protect. Please sign in afterspeaking i B. HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION 00-02 -KIMBERLY AND JAY POCOCK - An application to designate the Grandma Isaak House and property as an Historic Landmark, located at 9611 Hillside Drive - APN 1061-571-01 Related File Mills Act Agreement 00-01 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, Gatl Sanchez, Planning Commission Secretary o/ the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certAy that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on October 5, 2000, at least 72 hours pnor to the meeting per Government Code Section 54964 2 at 10500 Civic Center Dnve, Rancho Cucamonga ~~~c+~s u Page 2 Vicinity Map Historic Preservation Commission October 11, 2000 J ~ Bpi i Hillside i Banyan 19th/210 Fwy ~, i ti ~, ,~, u. ,~•;.;Splie~e•oflnfluence ~v ~ L ~ C v c c _ ~ ` j N Y _ ~ ~ r Q ;;,=;e;,iii .. •,;: t~aseiine Foothill Arrow i 6th 4th City of Rancho Cucamonga * CITY HALL ilson T H E C I T Y O F R A N C N O C U C A M O N G A Staff Report DATE October 11, 2000 70: Chairman and Members of the Historic Preservation Commission FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner BY: Shonda Bello, City Planning Aide SUBJECT: HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION 00-02 -KIMBERLY AND JAY POCOCK - An application to designate the Grandma Isaak House and property as a Historic Landmark, located at 9611 Hillside Road -APN 1061-571-01 Related File Mills Act Agreement 00-01 MILLS ACT AGREEMENT 00-01 -KIMBERLY AND JAY POCOCK - A request to implement the use of the Mtlls Act to reduce property tax on the Grandma Isaak house, a historic landmark located at 9611 Hillside Road -APN 1061-571-01 Related File Landmark Designation 00-02 BACKGROUND A Historical Sionificance The land and structure at 9611 Hillside Road, known as "Grandma Isaak's House" has been connected with some of the great pioneers of the lomosa / Alta Loma community (Exhibit "A") Captain Peter Demens owned the property from 1901-1910 He was a prominent member of the lomosa community, as he was extremely influential in bringing the Pacific Electric Railway farther north through the community He was a Russian nobleman, who with his family, emigrated from Russia because of the unstable Russian government Captain Demens was also influential in encouraging other Russian immigrants, such as the Cherbaks, and the Krystos to settle in lomosa James Haag owned the property with Captain Demens from 1902-1910 He was a member of the school board in the early 1900s and one of the first settlers in the Iowa Tract His ranch, which consisted of 10 acres was sold to Abraham K Towes (pronounced 'Tayes") In 1910, Abraham K Toews bought the 10-acre piece of land from Mr Haag The Toews family was one of many influenced by Captain Demens to settle in lomosa The Toews family was part of the large group of Mennonite settlers who came to the area in ITEMS A & B HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT LD 00-02, MA 00-01 - POCOCK October 11, 2000 Page 2 search of religious freedom Mr Toews gradually increased his small 10-acre ranch to 90 acres He is also known for being one of the first ranchers to purchase an automobile, a 1913 Studebaker Finally, Grandma Isaak, for whom the house is named (the mother of Mrs Toews) moved from Upland to lomosa to be closer to her family. She purchased the 11 acres of land directly adfoimng the West Side of the Toews family ranch Her presence added to the neighborhood of primarily Russian immigrants and prominent citizens, Captain Peter Demens to the north, the Toews and Cherbaks to the east, the Thorpes to the west, and the Krystos to the south After Grandma Isaak's passing, members of the Toews family continued to live in the house until 1944 when it was sold to Carlton and Bernice Grover Carlton is remembered as a rancher, and Bernice is remembered as giving the children in the neighborhood piano and ballet lessons The property is also bordered to the south and to the west with windrows of Eucalyptus Trees used for protection from the wind These trees served as windbreaks, protecting the structure and citrus during windstorms as well as providing a property boundary In conclusion, the house at 9611 Hillside is significant to the City of Rancho Cucamonga because it has witnessed the growth and changes from a small agricultural community to a blossoming civic center, as well as the great number of contributions made by its residents B Site Characteristics The site follows a 7-8% grade It is comprised of only 3 acres of the original 11-acre site It is immediately surrounded by Very-Low density residential (2 dwelling per acre) The home retains its setting because of the large set back from Hillside Road to the north A unique feature associated with the site is the Eucalyptus windbreak, which borders the house to the west, and to the south (Exhibit "B") ANALYSIS A General A one and one half story structure resting on a raised basement, the house at 9611 Hillside Road is square in plan with an addition to the north-west side The roof has a high gable A dormer unit with gable overhang is visible from the south side A composite shingle roof caps the main portion of the house as well as the addition Wide shiplap siding sheaths a wood frame structural system End boards are visible at the bwlding corners The room addition on the northwest side is board and Batton exterior An open veranda extends across the front (south side) of the structure The raised basement is faced with fieldstone to the south (it is not visible to the north due to the slope of the site), and bound with a cement mortar The home is representative of several architectural trends It incorporates prominent details from the Colonial Revival, as well as masonry construction that were popular around 1905 Most notable among its design accents is the open veranda The veranda column bases are fieldstone with squared posts supporting the roof The flooring material is 24-inch by 24-inch concrete tiles The steps up to the veranda are concrete The front windows are large Conrail A - ~~ HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT . LD 00-02, MA 00-01 - POCOCK October 11, 2000 Page 3 panes with transom, wood lintel, molding and lugsdl The front door is wood with an oval glass panel and ornate carving The gabled roof is constructed with knee braces and decorated verge board consisting of a wooden arch Concrete finished chimney on the south- West Side of the main unit has been finished to look like adobe. Weathered brick is embedded in the chimney in the form of a'T' Weathered brick is also present on the shoulders of the chimney. There are no secondary structures The property surrounding the home is in the process of being landscaped Eucalyptus trees border the property on the south and west property line These trees served as windbreaks, which protected the structure and estrus during windstorms as well as providing natural property boundaries It contributes to the history of the local area as a reminder of the many Russian immigrants who inhabited the area at the turn of the 19th century The integrity of the house is intact with the only (recent) alteration being the board and Batton room addition to the north west side of the structure (circa est 1950-1960). B Landmark Designation The subfect site and structure 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 sigrnficance are contained in the Facts for Finding section The requested designation area includes the subfect lot, residence, and rows of Eucalyptus trees used for protection from the wind 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 The concept of the Mills Act program 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 property tax savings to the owner could be as much as $2,203 21 The exact amounts are dependent upon the county Assessor's property valuation, which is based on income potential and capitalization rate at the time of assessment (Exhibit "C") D Environmental Assessment The protect is categoncaily exempt under Class 1 d of the gwdelines for the California Environmental Quality Act FACTS FOR FINDING A Historical and Cultural Significance • Findings The proposed landmark is particularly representative of an historical period, type, style, region, or way of life _~3 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT LD 00-02, MA 00-01 - POCOCK October 11, 2000 Page 4 FacUs• The property identifies a historic penod of the early 1900s when a large number of Russians emigrated from Russia due to religious persecution Finding2. The proposed landmark is an example of a type of budding, which was once common but is now rare FacUs• The residence retains the architectural character of the Colonial Revival penod, and exhibits evidence of masonry construction that was popular circa 1905 Fmding3 The proposed landmark is of greater age than most of its kind Facts The landmark eligible property is approximately 100 years old The structure is approximately 85 years old Finding4 The proposed landmark was connected with someone renowned or important or a local personality FacUs The property was owned by Kathanna Issak, mother of Mrs Abraham K. Toews The Toews family was Russian immigrants who contributed greatly to the Russian and Mennonite communities Findings The proposed landmark is connected with a business or use, which was once common but is now rare. FacUs The residence, and rows of Eucalyptus trees are reminiscent of the citrus industry, and ranching that was once a common business and land use in the Rancho Cucamonga area B Historic Architectural and Engineering Significance Findingl The construction materials or engineering methods used in the proposed landmark are unusual, significant, or uniquely effective FacUs The engineering methods such as the open veranda, and the decorated verge board consisting of a wooden arch are unusual and uniquely effective m keeping the character of the structure The fieldstone facing is a unique material and is not usually found in architecture and engineering m the homes of today Finding 2 The overall effect of the design of the proposed landmark is beautiful, or its details and materials are beautiful or unusual FacUs The open veranda, decorated verge board consisting of a wooden arch, and fieldstone facing reinforce the style commonly found m grove houses of the early 1900s \1- ~ I HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT • LD 00-02, MA 00-01 - POCOCK October 11, 2000 Page 5 FacUs Site orientation (to the south) adds to the rarity of the proposed landmark C Neighborhood and Geographic Setting Finding 1 The proposed landmark materially benefits the historic character of the neighborhood. FacUs The immediate vicinity of Archibald Avenue and Htllside Road exhibits two other historical resources, the Demens Tolstoy House and the Toews House The proposed landmark contributes to the variety of architectural trends throughout the Rancho Cucamonga area from the early 1900s and historical continuity of the 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 adopt the attached Resolution recommending approval of Historic Landmark Designation 00-02 and Mills Act Agreement 00-01 Respectfully submitted, Brad Buller, .City Planner BB SB/Is Attachments Exhibit "A" -Photograph of Residence Exhibit "B" -Photograph of Eucalyptus Trees Exhibit "C" -Agreement Schedule, List of Improvements Resolution Recommending Approval for Landmark Designation 00-02 ~' _~~ '~'.~+.Z~~S.^.~"'+cr°7E±rtiy 4'~T ~=Sti.ti~:~~7~''~i M~~~^;'1 .w] r= _ _ ... _ "C ... ~. ~3.=.... • ~~ ~1~ ~ ~ 1 j ri~~ it ±±~~{{ <. °.+~~ K ' r 'l _~J~\ ?l~'t'1 E~~a~ City of Rancho Cucamonga Historic Preservation Commission MILLS ACT AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENTAL: (To be completed by the Applicant) Potential Structure /Property Improvement Time -Line Please list the improvements which aze intended to take place over the next ] 0 years List them in order of owner's priority. YEAR IMPROVEMENT 2000 Remodel Downstatrs Bathroom 2001 Remodel /Repatr Upstatrs Bathroom 2002 Paint Entire Downstatrs Area 2003 Add 3,000-4,000 Sq.Ft. to Existing Structure 2003 New Roof 2005 Install Central Heating and Atr Conditioning 2006 Paint Exterior 2007 Repatr Structural Support of Upstatrs floor 2008 Remodel Master Bedroom and Bath 2009 Plant Vineyards (1 acre) OWNER CERTIN'1CA"PION ] certify that I am presently the legal owner , supplemental mfo lion on this form will 1 Agreement Date _ ~~ Signature ect property an exhibit a~ the J \~-~ $ • RESOLUTION NO 00-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF HISTORIC LANDMARK 00-02 TO DESIGNATE THE GRANDMA ISAAK HOUSE AS A LANDMARK, LOCATED AT 9611 HILLSIDE ROAD, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THERE OF - APN 1061-157-01 A Recitals 1 Kimberly and Jay Pocock filed an application for a Landmark, as descnbed in the title of this Resolution Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Landmark Designation request is referred to as "the application " 2 On October 11, 2000, the Histonc Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public heanng on the application All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred B Resolution NOW THEREFORE, it is here by found, determined, and resolved by the Histonc Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows 1 This commission here by 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 3 acres of land, a rectangular configuration located at 9611 Hillside Road 3 Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Commission dunng the above- referenced public heanng on October 11, 2000, including wntten and oral staff reports, togethervnth public testimony, and pursuant to Section 2 24 090 of the Rancho Cucamonga Mumapal Code, this Commission hereby makes the following findings and facts Histoncal and Cultural Significance Finding 1 The proposed landmark is particularly representative of an histoncai penod, type, style, region, or way of life FacUs The property identifies a histonc penod of the early 1900s when a number of Russians emigrated from Russia due to religious persecution Finding2 The proposed landmark is an example of a type of building, which was once common but is now rare FacUs The residence retains the architectural character of the Colonial Revival period and exhibits evidence of the masonry construction that . was popular arc(a~1905 q \t'~ 1 HISTORIC PRESERVATION RESOLUTION NO 00-02 LD 00-02 - POCOCK October 11, 2000 Page 2 Fmdmq 3 The proposed landmark is of greater age than most of its kind Facts The landmark eligible property is approximately 100 years old The structure is approximately 85 years old Fmdmq 4 The proposed landmark was connected v~nth someone renowned or important or a local personality FacUs The property was owned by Kathanna Issak, mother of Mrs Abraham K Toews The Toews family was Russian immigrants who contributed greatly to the Russian and Mennonite communities Fmding5 The proposed landmark is connected with a business or use, which was once common but is now rare Facts The residence, and rows of Eucalyptus trees are reminiscent of the citrus industry and ranching that was once a common business and use for land m the Rancho Cucamonga area b Historic Architectural and Engineering Significance Finding 1 The construction materials or engineering methods used m the proposed landmark are unusual, significant, or uniquely effective FacUs The engineering methods such as the open veranda, and the decorated verge board consisting of a wooden arch, are unusual and uniquely effective m keeping the character of the structure The fieldstone facng is a unique material and is not usually found m architecture and engineering in the homes of today Fmdmq 2 The overall effect of the design of the proposed landmark is beautiful, or its details and materials are beautiful or unusual FacUs The open veranda, decorated verge board consisting of a wooden arch, and fieldstone facing reinforce the style commonly found m grove houses of the early 1900s FacUs Site orientation (to the south) adds to the rarity of the proposed landmark Neighborhood and Geographic Setting Finding 1 The proposed landmark materially benefits the historic charaderofthe neighborhood FacUs The immediate vianity of Archibald Avenue and Hillside exhibits two other historical resources, the Demens Tolstoy House and the Toews House The proposed landmark contributes to the variety of architectural trends throughout the Rancho Cucamonga area from the early 1900s and historical contmwty of the neighborhood • ~-~ )~ HISTORIC PRESERVATION RESOLUTION NO 00-02 LD 00-02 - POCOCK October 11, 2000 • Page 3 4 This Commission hereby finds that the project 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 findings and conclusions set forth in paragraph 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 hereby recommends approval to the City Council on the 11th day of October 2000, of the Landmark Application The Chairman of this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 11TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2000 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY Larry T McNiel, Chairman • ATTEST Brad Buller, Secretary I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Histonc Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the forgoing 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 11th day of October 2000, by the following vote-to-wit AYES COMMISSIONERS NOES COMMISSIONERS ABSENT COMMISSIONERS • -~-- ~ ~ I