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Home My WebLink About2011/08/10 - Agenda Packet (,QLS • THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA h y HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION - AGENDA RANCHO CUCAMONGA AUGUST 10, 2011 - 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Council Chambers 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I.. CALL TO ORDER' Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Chairman Munoz_ Vice Chairman Howdyshell _ • • Fletcher_ Wimberly_ Oaxaca _ I II APPROVAL OF MINI7TES' ,, July 13, 2011 Regular Meeting Minutes III: 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS - I The following items are public hearings in which concerned individuals may voice their opinion of the related project. 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 individual for each project. Please sign in after speaking. A. HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION DRC2010-00905 — CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA — A request to rescind Point of Interest DRC2006-00551 and designate the Hellman Avenue Street Trees as a Historic Landmark, located on the west side of Hellman Avenue, south of 19th Street to Base Line Road. The project is categorically exempt under Section 15308 as a Class 8 exemption of the guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act. This item will be forwarded to the City Council for final action and that meeting will be separately noticed. CONTINUED FROM JULY 13, 2011 AND JULY 27, 2011. • I IV. PUBLICCOMMENTS This is the time and place for the general public to address the commission. Items to be HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION • iseJ` AGENDA • RANCHO AUGUST 10, 2011 CUCAMONGA Page 2 discussed here are those that do not already appear on this agenda. V. COMMISSION BUSINESS/COMMENTS • I . . VI. - ADJOURNMENT I, Valerie Victorino,Planning Department Secretary, for the City of Rancho Cucamonga or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on August 4, 2011, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Ra cho Cucamonga. Please turn off all cellular phones and pagers while the meeting is in session. Copies of the Planning Commission agendas and minutes can be found at http://www.citvofrc.us • If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting, • V please contact the Planning Department at (909) 477-2750. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Listening devices are available for the hearing impaired. 1 • Vicinity Map Historic Preservation Commission Meeting August 10 , 2011 A ._.._.__.._.._.._.__.._.._..1 �_.. i..� I j tom. , 1 c c .i W d E .0 O C L d 6 E I i A It; = ¢` s rn L)C2CD I ' 15 t m ®• _.._� tom,.-_-_._ . ._�� ... _—�°--- 19th St' r BT Line �' f' Base Line iFr Church � ,,� ' �� Church l l '; A Foothill Ti Arrow w I; o � Arrow v Jersey L . E r o 3 ai 8th / x ca: o N (7 6th �_ c m rth N F N Y_ d to 4th a = _ _ i4th * Meeting Location: • City Hall 10500 Civic Center Drive CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES • Regular Meeting July 13, 2011 Chairman Munoz called the Regular Meeting of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Historic Preservation Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held in the Council Chambers at Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Chairman Munoz then led in the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS: PRESENT: Richard Fletcher, Frances Howdyshell, Lou Munoz, Francisco Oaxaca, Ray Wimberly ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Candyce Burnett, Senior Planner; Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney; Donald Granger, Senior Planner; Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer; Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary; Mayuko Nakajima,Assistant Planner; James Troyer, Planning Director; ANNOUNCEMENTS • None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Wimberly, carried 5-0, to approve the minutes of June 22, 2011. - PUBLIC HEARINGS A. HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION DRC2010-00905—CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA —A request to rescind Point of Interest DRC2006-00551 and redesignate the Hellman Avenue Street Trees as a Historic Landmark, located on the west side of Hellman Avenue, south of 19th Street to Base Line Road. The project is categorically exempt under Section 15308 as a Class 8 exemption of the guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act. This item will be forwarded to the City Council for final action. CONTINUANCE REQUESTED TO THE JULY 27, 2011 MEETING DATE. Chairman Munoz noted that a continuance has been requested. He suggested staff briefly explain the project in the event members of the public are present to comment on the item that may not be able to attend the July 27, 2011 meeting. • Mayuko Nakajima stated staff is requesting a continuance. She summarized the project proposal for those that could not attend that meeting. Chairman Munoz opened the public comment period. • Luana Hernandez of HPARC noted ten reasons to plant trees. She said there are community • members that would like to preserve the existing trees. She expressed concern that if they are removed we may end up with a street scene like Archibald Avenue. Motion: Moved by Oaxaca, seconded by Fletcher, to continue the public hearing for DRC2010- 00905 to the July 27, 2011 meeting date. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, OAXACA, WIMBERLY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE - carried DIRECTOR'S REPORTS B. UPDATE TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION—Repainting the exterior of the Norton-Fisher house, a designated historic landmark located at 7165 Etiwanda Avenue—APN: 0227-131-23. Mayuko Nakajima, Assistant Planner gave the staff report noting the preferred color is white. Commissioner Fletcher asked about the encapsulating process. Ms. Nakajima said the structure was painted over to cover any exposed old paint. Commissioner Fletcher asked if it is a sealer. Candyce Burnett, Senior Planner said it is merely paint that seals it to lock in everything (such as • lead)that could potentially flake off the building. She said there is no sanding or removal of old paint and therefore, it may look imperfect (similar to orange peel) after this is done. Commissioner Oaxaca asked if that eventually has to be remedied with this type of structure. Ms. Burnett said that eventually it would have to be abated by a professional paint consultant and that would be a complete process. She said that at that point we would have to budget for the expense. • Chairman Munoz directed the secretary to receive and file the report. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ed Dietl of HPARC announced the Cucamonga Classic Route 66 Car Show. He asked staff to come and judge the show and/or present the trophy. The show is slated for Saturday,July 30, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and he is expecting about 100 cars. James Troyer offered to participate. • HPC Minutes -2- July 13, 2011 COMMISSION BUSINESS AND COMMENTS • None ADJOURNMENT Motion: Moved by Howdysheil, seconded by Wimberly, carried 5-0, to adjourn. The Historic Preservation Commission adjourned at 7:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, James R. Troyer, AICP Secretary Approved: • • • HPC Minutes -3- July 13, 2011 cr:9/ STAFF REPORT • PLANNING DEPARTMENT L Date: August 10, 2011 RANCHO To: Chairman and Members of the Historic Preservation Commission CUCAMONGA From: James R. Troyer, AICP, Planning Director By: Jeanie Aguilo, Planning Aide Mayuko Nakajima, Assistant Planner Subject: HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION DRC2010-00905 — CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA — A request to rescind Point of Interest DRC2006-00551 and redesignate the Hellman Avenue Street Trees as a Historic Landmark, located on the west side of Hellman Avenue, south of 19th Street to Base Line Road. The project is categorically exempt under Section 15308 as a Class 8 exemption of the guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act. This item will be forwarded to the City Council for final action. BACKGROUND: On December 8, 2010, the Historic Preservation Commission initiated the historic landmark designation application for the Hellman Avenue street trees and directed staff to compile a report assessing the historic significance and condition of the trees. The staff report from that meeting is attached as Exhibit A. A. Historical Significance: The Hellman Avenue Windrow of Eucalyptus trees were planted over 50 years ago alongside orange groves. The trees performed the function of protecting the • groves from the tremendous winds that blew through the region, provided shade, and offered a visual change from citrus groves, vineyards, and brush. Historic aerial maps depict a row of windrows along Hellman Avenue as early as 1938. This section of Hellman Avenue was identified in the General Plan since 1989 as a Historic/Special Design Street that should be developed consistent with the Special Design Street detail in the General Plan when the street is widened in the future to emulate the windrow characteristics. Additionally, the 2010 General Plan Update not only identifies preserving agricultural landscapes as a policy (LU- 18.4) but also encourages retaining and restoring windbreaks where appropriate (LU-18.5). ANALYSIS: A. Tree Preservation Ordinance and the Historic Preservation Ordinance: The City's Tree Preservation Ordinance (Chapter 19.08) preserves Eucalyptus, palms, oak, sycamore, pine, and other trees. Trees located within existing or proposed public right-of-ways that need to be removed are exempt from the Tree Preservation Ordinance unless Landmarked. Per the Ordinance, if a tree is Landmarked (private or within the public right-of-way) a request for removal shall be reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) and shall require a Landmark Alteration Permit (now referred to as a Certificate of Appropriateness under the new Historic Preservation Ordinance). Additionally, Landmarked trees can be removed without approval of the HPC if the tree has been determined to be in dangerous condition requiring emergency removal to protect the public safety. The City's Historic Preservation Ordinance requires that any exterior alteration of the • landmark (removal of the tree) be reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission and shall Item A i_ HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION DRC2010-00905 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA August 10, 2011 Page 2 • require a Certificate of Appropriateness. However, there is an exception similar to the Tree Preservation Ordinance where the ordinance allows for the City to remediate any "unsafe or dangerous" resource as deemed by the Building Official. B. Engineering Street Improvements: Since the 1980's, there has been discussion about widening Hellman Avenue from its current width of 24 feet to a standard collector street width of 44 feet, as defined in the General Plan. In 2010, an application for a 3,000 square foot addition to an existing residence located on the west side of Hellman Avenue triggered the Engineering Department's requirement to install street improvements along the property frontage. Members of the public expressed concern regarding this requirement because this would necessitate the removal of the trees in the right-of-way. The project was approved with a condition that the owner pays an in-lieu fee for future construction of street improvements along Hellman Avenue. Although there is a General Plan policy to preserve agricultural landscapes, there are also Community Mobility goals and policies in the General Plan to continue completing the installation of sidewalks and street improvements in the future. Therefore, the City supports an eventual street widening of this section of Hellman Avenue. As part of that widening, the trees will have to be removed and new trees will have to be planted in their place as mitigation. C. Site Visit and City Arborist Report: Staff met with Tony Albano, City Arborist, to determine the condition of the existing trees. The Hellman Avenue Windrow has deteriorated over the years because of the following: • Age of trees • • • Watering issues such as drought; irrigation deficiencies • Soil grade changes which lower the energy and increases stress on the trees • Root damage such as stove-piped roots in which the root flair is disrupted • Compound stress syndrome which is crown rot and lack of oxygen to roots • Over and improper pruning such as tree topping • Suffers from insect attacks from pests such as the Eucalyptus borer • Disease attacks from maladies such as Sulfur Fungus: o Wood rotting fungus o Conks in base (conks do not appear until many years after the onset of decay; indicates extensive internal damage) The findings of the City arborist suggest that the trees are not in the best condition or health. He believes the Tree Preservation Ordinance may provide enough support to protect all trees in the City. Based on staff's review of the Tree Preservation Ordinance, Landmark status would be the only way to ensure preservation of the windrow and require review by the Historic Preservation Commission prior to their removal. • A-2 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION DRC2010-00905 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA • August 10, 2011 Page 3 The Landmark Application as submitted and initiated by the Historic Preservation Commission on December 8, 2010, requests that the entire west side of Hellman Avenue, south of 19th Street to Base Line Road, be considered for designation. Staff evaluated and recorded all existing trees still intact. A map of existing trees is attached as Exhibit B. There is an area that is absent of any trees within the right-of-way, between Pepperidge Lane to La Ronda Street. Staff has determined that although these trees may be in less than perfect health, they still have enough integrity to be designated. Additionally, preservation of the trees is in conformance with the General Plan policies to protect the existing windrow in its place. D. Environmental Assessment: The project is categorically exempt under Section 15308 as a Class 8 exemption of the guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act. FACTS FOR FINDING: A. Historic, Cultural, and/or Architectural Significance: Finding: It is or was once associated with events that made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of local or regional history or the cultural heritage of California or the United States. Fact/s: The Hellman Avenue Street Trees serve as a historic link to the City's agricultural • past. The windbreak is representative of a historic period (agriculture), region (City of Rancho Cucamonga and neighboring agricultural communities), and way of life (agricultural community). The Eucalyptus windrows were generally planted in the late 1800's throughout the City to serve as a windbreak to protect crops, structures, and field plantings from severe winds. Additionally, the historic windbreaks are disappearing throughout the community. B. Integrity: Finding: Historic Landmarks must retain integrity from their period of significance with respect to its location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, association, or any combination of these factors. A proposed Landmark need not retain all such original aspects, but must retain sufficient integrity to convey its historic, cultural, or architectural significance. Neither the deferred maintenance of a proposed Landmark, nor its dilapidated condition shall, on its own, be equated with a loss of integrity. Integrity shall be judged with reference to the particular characteristics that support the property's eligibility. Fact/s: The trees, as they stand today, create an aesthetic landscape for the Alta Loma area. They are in their original location and still create a feeling and understanding of the historic culture that was once present. They are a reminder of the agricultural past and are one of the last remaining stands of windbreaks in the Alta Loma community and materially benefit the historic character of the • neighborhood. • A-3 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION • HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION DRC2010-00905 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA August 10, 2011 Page 4 • Such trees are worthy of protection to preserve scenic beauty, prevent soil erosion, provide shade, wind protection, screening and counteract air pollution. In particular, the Eucalyptus windrows are a unique inheritance whose cumulative value as a windbreak system is a resource. CONCLUSION: Staff consulted with the City attorney regarding protection of the trees under the Tree Preservation Ordinance. It was the legal opinion that the trees along Hellman Avenue within the right-of-way are currently exempt under the Tree Preservation Ordinance and that Landmark designation would protect them under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Tree Preservation Ordinance only exempts the provisions of that chapter of the Municipal Code. Once the trees are Landmarked, removal of the trees becomes a discretionary act. If removal was proposed as part of a project, that action would either have to be exempt from CEQA or would require analysis to determine the impact of their removal. Mitigation may be required for the loss of a significant historic feature. The trees meet the criteria for Landmark Designation, and since the widening of Hellman Avenue will occur at a future date unknown, staff sees the benefit in designating the trees now so that mitigation, such as re-planting, will be necessary when the time comes to widen Hellman Avenue. A Mitigation Plan with specifics would be designed at that time. Therefore, staff recommends designating the 32 Eucalyptus and palm trees along Hellman Avenue generally north of Pepperidge Lane and the 29 Eucalyptus trees south of La Ronda Street, as shown on Exhibit B. CORRESPONDENCE: The Historic Landmark Designation was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper, the properties were posted, and notices were mailed to • all property owners within 660 feet of the project site. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission recommend rescinding Point of Interest designation DRC2006-00551 and recommend approval of Landmark Designation DRC2010-00905 to be forwarded to the City Council for final action. Respectfully submitted, Ja R. Troyer, AICP Planning Director JRT:MN/JA/ge Attachment: Exhibit A - December 8, 2010, Historic Preservation Staff Report Exhibit B - Map depicting the existing trees Exhibit C - Photographs 2011 Draft Resolution of Approval for Landmark Designation DRC2010-00905 • • A-4 STAFF REPORT 111 • PLANNING DEPARTMENT L • Date: December 8, 2010 • RANCHO CUCAMONGA To: Chairman and Members of the Historic Preservation Commission From: James R. Troyer, AICP, Planning Director By: Candyce Burnett, Senior Planner Subject: REQUEST TO INITIATE LANDMARK DESIGNATION DRC2010-00905-LUANA Y. HERNANDEZ - A request to initiate Landmark Designation of the Hellman Avenue Street Trees located on the west side of Hellman Avenue south of 19th Street to Base Line Road BACKGROUND: An application for Historic Landmark Designation may only be proposed by the City Council, the Historic Preservation Commission, the Planning Director, or the property owner. • Therefore, at the September 8, 2010 Historic Preservation Commission meeting, Luana Hernandez requested the Historic Preservation Commission initiate a Landmark Designation of the Hellman Avenue street trees located on the west side of Hellman Avenue between 19th Street and Base Line Road. Her request included a Heritage Tree Preservation petition with approximately 57 signatures to oppose the removal of the "Heritage trees." On October 19, 1988 the Hellman Avenue Windrow located south of La Ronda Street to Base Line Road, approximately a third of the trees being proposed for landmark designation, were designated as a Point of Historic Interest (Exhibit A and C). Additionally, on December 3, 1980 the City Council voted to retain the curbs and trees on Hellman Avenue as part of a denial of a Tree Removal Permit request and set this as a precedent for the rest of Hellman Avenue. ANALYSIS: General Plan This section of Hellman Avenue was identified in the General Plan since 1989 as a Historic/Special Design Street that should be studied for potential designation of historic significance. The west side of the street is currently lined with a Eucalyptus windrow and palm trees. Eucalyptus windrows and palms are considered to be unique to the•character of the City and worthy of protection per the General Plan. Additionally, the City hired Chattel Architecture to evaluate historic properties and draft the Historic Context Statement for the General Plan Update. It was the consultant's opinion that the trees and curbs along Hellman Avenue could be significant and recommended performing a Cultural Landscape Report to evaluate this landscape feature as well as others. This report would be prepared by a consultant as a citywide effort to evaluate possible cultural landscapes (vineyards, water features, trees, fences, etc.) throughout the City. Tree Preservation Ordinance The City's Tree Preservation Ordinance (Chapter 19.08) preserves eucalyptus, palms, oak, sycamore, pine and other trees. An exception of the ordinance relates to the trees located within existing or proposed public right-of-ways where removal is necessary for adequate line-of-site or if the tree is •causing damage to public improvements. Per the ordinance, if a tree is Landmarked (private or within the public right-of-way) a request for removal shall be reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission EXHIBIT A A-5 HISTORIC PRESERVATION STAFF REPORT INITIATING DESIGNATION FOR HELLMAN AVENUE TREES - DRC2010-00905 • December 8, 2010 Page 2 • and shall require a Landmark Alteration Permit. The decision"regarding the removal request is first acted upon by the Historic Preservation Commission and then is forwarded to the Planning Commission for final action. Landmark Designation The Landmark Designation of street trees has been approved in other areas of the City (Highland Avenue Street Trees, Victoria Avenue Street trees, and Walnut Trees lining Beryl Street). Trees that are Landmarked require a Landmark Alteration permit for removal. There is an exception to this requirement if the trees are unsafe, requiring immediate action for public safety. Conclusion The street trees along Hellman Avenue are currently within the right-of-way that may be widened in the future to accommodate traffic and construction of storm drain improvements. The trees are not protected under the City's Tree Preservation Ordinance because they are located within a proposed public right-of- way. Under CEQA, once the trees are Landmarked, the removal of the trees is a discretionary act. If removal was proposed as part of a project, that action would either have to be exempt under CEQA or would require analysis to determine the impact of their removal. Mitigation may be required for the loss of the historic feature and the site could be re-designated as a Point of Historic Interest. If the Commission initiates the Landmark Designation application, staff can further investigate the integrity of the trees and their historic significance. OPTIONS FOR COMMISSION: • 1. Initiate the historic Landmark Designation application and direct staff to compile a report assessing the historic significance and condition of the trees to be addressed as a Public Hearing item at a future Commission meeting. 2. Choose not to initiate the applications at this time. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission initiate the Landmark Designation process. Respectfully submitted, Kid Stito Jam R. 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E ":1 • . t...g1= Designated Point of Interest ID Proposed Landmark Designation • EXHIBIT A 77p6 frfir 1447!//0 • • HERITAGE TREE PRESERVATION 2010 . . •• To:City of Rancho Cucamonga s' �/ 10500 Civic Center Drive •• VP • Rancho Cucamonga Caifornia,91730 p To:City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department � "t e,, People against the proposed removal of the"Heritage trees"located on the west side of Hellman Avenue . running south of 19" Street ending at Base Line Road as a result of the city planning to increase the width of said street. Attention: Mayor,City Council Members,City Planning Department and all other interested persons and offices of said municipality. ' . • Whereas: Hellman Avenue.The segment of Hellman Avenue between Base Line Road and 191h St has been designated for special historic significance.The City of Rancho Cucamonga can have a bright future if capitalizes on its rich heritage preserved for future generations. • Be it resolved: That the undersigned residents of the City of Rancho Cucamonga and other concerned people having an interest in the preservation of the"Heritage trees"and the character of our city.Hereby oppose this action and request the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Dept.and/or Community Development Department halt any proposals that would result in removal of said trees. For the following reasons: 1.To preserve the beauty and established character of our neighborhood/property values. 2.To restrict excessive traffic and noise impacts to homeowners/pubic safety. • 3.Such trees are worthy of protection in order to preserve the scenic beauty,prevent soil erosion,provide shade,wind protection,screening and counteract air pollution. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter. • Sincerely, • • Print Name Print Address Signature • 6730 Situ nun, Ova. �9` G - o6/f:./2o'o 70:14.�`fA.�l 2. L i nctt co..... c.+9.'r c 1 !l//i`vC- �-- .,1 • .4_,, ,,,_,,.,-„,-,(' ) S v€ei S. C�'77�q /t/7 I�,.�, ,701 `-'�•-+'v�f - (y��A`ll e u'f�'P✓ G"7e4/fs,Leln� -/+.z.7ej v / 1J7�J�IC ci P) v - 0 tnrutlICI Pt -w- A b .4- 9/701 6 12- 10 73/0 IVAG L'cCP Pe. Ev S - C-12-1c et_Xu JESI.Ii 41.4-A 02/ 4 Cp rj•/7b/ r dlfu k":w x..11.-ID OAL145 COO/ 5W 575y NEL[i 1 //i r ' 6-/2-Za/O !-It TA 4.CM4,CA 4/70/ •/ 0-b.7N.E C000742 f.7Sy NF1[ln.9N/�✓%/- 6-i2- 20/0 ,J.f. 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U'- e, -7t'j fltumAd (kTc. it:4.- 4 z- 1p-)L-lO • LA52L0 VA-35 bsogNELLMAaotve • e l' � 613 IU r�irsr,'o J („yr cas .70/3— > lll�,e, , .� /?- l D EXHIBIT ; 4VAr/ey eint�Pt7#715tI .Z°N 6 t 0 Prim Name Prim Address • Signature A-$ • . • HERITAGE TREE PRESERVATION 2010 (:)\....., r To:City of Rancho Cucamonga - • 10500 Civic Center Drive } • Rancho Cucamonga Worth;91730 To:City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department � ��" • People against the proposed removal of the"Heritage trees"located on the west side of Hellman Avenue ' • running south of l9' Street ending at Baer Line Road as a result of the city planning to increase the width of said street. Attention: Mayor,City Council Members,City Planning Department and all other interested persons and offices of said municipality. Whereas: Hellman Avenue.The segment of Hellman Avenue between Base Line Road and 19°St has been designated for special historic significance.The City of Rancho Cucamonga can have a bright future if • capitalizes on its rich heritage preserved for future generations. Be it resolved: That the undersigned residents of the City of Rancho Cucamonga and other concerned people having an interest in the preservation of the"Heritage trees"and the character of our city.Hereby oppose this action and request the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Dept.and/or Community Development Department halt any proposals that would result in removal of said trees. For the following reasons: I.To preserve the beauty and established character of our neighborhood/property values. 2.To restrict excessive traffic and noise impacts to homeowners/pubic safety. 3.Such trees are worthy of protection in order to preserve the scenic beauty,prevent soil erosion,provide shade,wind protection,screening and counteract air pollution. • Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter. . Sincerely, • Print Name Print Address Signe/Lan A Au(3)crScRA+C 7033 ( s aJ av6 ic-hart 'Rios 7745 111.1-./wilN AV-e- h ,y, Cr -f3-/J . o wtdh lPaJ `12b541N1Sa A --e,„! von&4y —x'13-/6 "'TA+-e.-JS -7 :; k e.e_tr�AI- & !� _ 0 �/l i'cllc>- rs...1 Z,,,„„yr0; Twat vauta,.--, -F1e�= 1 U Q/1/ �4css fs•' -(l2'4a t.vr. • G/ 1 '3 /1O•k r . 1a?t< a-CLnAk it • i sera irez i.�a7 Oel1man A-Pe. imx-� w �/'3/� f= t Lc / - -, __ /_ �!yvy> b 131.2o it �qN� op �s `IZ Ad. . ,. � rl y�,� r.----C, F AT/0 ,/r`/+lfJw'OrI/�3� 7/S7 /ktc,e.a- 'h/'� �-IlJl11 `�rti2‘‘q G-75W Ave /-�� / ,�� 6/)/(1) egxsEfaerh 1/N55 eV/NELL N AW /I YE t'Au-Yebt.f, Vwo 6-1,1-la II�� ,y/,� antra ,• '.'I •it , W%!'✓i to//9//D �A� _ • 411' (9110.//t) R112,C- r `1 L3(0 E4IELLU14 Au ��uU 5 , ifie 6// /9 rQ,CL I e Jr ;�j 7 f1�i101'lctfl < A C��`�- -ad-- . 6 - (?-to (da, • G - (9Z(7 Fitt tmao Rift. gait 16-1S' -I° sca.J au-I Ox, e 01 fez`f 7 e tract five . (�.. !•_in 6,-(5 Y4f,%a ' CC; tL-aY-n) Print Name • Print Address - . Signature kr9 HERITAGE TREE PRESERVATION 2010 . • To:City of Rancho Cucamonga • 10500 Civic Center Drive y ` Rancho Cucamonga Caifornia,91730 To:City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department ��. People against the proposed removal of the"Heritage trees"located on the west side of Heilman Avenue . running south of 19i° Street ending at Base Line Road as a result of the city planning to increase the width • of said street. i Attention: Mayor,City Council Members,City Planning Department and all other interested persons and . offices of said municipality, • • Whereas: Hellman Avenue;The segment of Hellman Avenue between Base Line Road and 196,St has been designated for special historic significance.The City of Rancho Cucamonga can have a bright future if capitalizes on its rich heritage preserved for future generations. • Be it resolved: That the undersigned residents of the City of Rancho Cucamonga and other concerned people having an interest in the preservation of the"Heritage trees"and the character of our city.Hereby • oppose this action and request the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Dept.and/or Community Development Department halt any proposals that would result in removal of said trees. For the following reasons: 1.To preserve the beauty and established character of our neighborhood/property values. 2.To restrict excessive traffic and noise impacts to homeowners/pubic safety. • 3.Such trees are worthy of protection in order to preserve the scenic beauty,prevent soil erosion,provide shade,wind protection,screening and counteract air pollution. . ' Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter. . • Sincerely, • . Print Name Print Address - ^ Signature • • _�k6-101 Tin,F— .-i't-7�,` vna.n -tb\IF 1r7,—�n� 6- 7,� /G �6--,fur( Cs i Lo_ S '7 I _ r-) /hoc I:i •r ��—` . • 'I F 4 .. . 4 _ �..,,�,�� G- al,- iD a 'Avier 7P�'rf` 0,737 -/-c i---tgvt -"A CV 6- ZS _ 10 (o-ti--- r0 c, r= fur 7 Q ers iz«narrivli1 ' e' a. . \. ■ • de r _ PINMEME• MS Antra!/1 -icia fray 7309 Lorni4dr 'L -- ,iva.11 c. f-.26-/t)•\en-'1'a..,.E.,�c:_,r b et Be tk+z.l I a-A,4 dtr A L 'R- .FC,-.�v_` j- E �n� 986 C&�/�4� f-1✓Q , ' I� (REM VISC IN AN-e-: ji r.. C`, VV i- �F &//io ti p' Print Name Print Address • Signature • A-10 — CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ;* STAFF REPORT DATE: October 19, 1988 TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner BY: Arlene Banks, Associate Planner SUBJECT: A PROPOSAL TO DESIGNATE THE HELLMAN AVENUE EUCALYPTUS WINDROW AS A POINT OF HISTORIC INTEREST I . RECOMMENDATION: The Historic Preservation Commission recommends that the City Council designate the Hellman Avenue Eucalyptus Windrow as a Point of Historic Interest. The Commission further recommends that the General Plan retain a "Special Street Design" designation for Hellman Avenue. II . BACKGROUND: This item came to the attention of the Commission because of inquiries from the Engineering Division regarding future • street widening once an underground storm drain is in place and the street is no longer a surface conduit for water. The Rancho Cucamonga General Plan designates Hellman from Base Line to 19th as a "Special Design Street" ; however, there is no guidance in the plan as to the intent or configuration this designation is to carry. A 1980 City Council had voted to retain the curbs and trees on Hellman Avenue. They also moved that their decision on retaining the curbs and trees on one property should serve as a precedent for the rest of Hellman. However, in February, 1988, the Historic Preservation Commission expressed the opinion that the curbs did not have historical significance. III . HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION ACTION: The Commission voted 5-1, one member absent, to recommend point of historic interest designation. A reason cited was that the trees are aesthetically pleasing. The Windrow also met several criteria in the Historic Preservation Commission Ordinance. An earlier motion, which failed 3-3, was for the Commission not to designate the trees as a point of interest but to request retention of the Special Design Street designation, and if the trees must be removed, that specimen-sized replacements be used. Several members of the public appeared at the hearing, six of whom • spoke on the issue, 3 against, 2 in favor, and one neutral . EXHIBIT C ye6 /2-g// ) All 111Y LUUNUIL SIAtt _I'UKI Proposal for Designation October 19, 1988 Page 2 • Res, - • ully itted, tio City . anner BB:AB:vc Attachments: Exhibit "A" - September 1, 1988 Staff Report with Attachments Exhibit "B" - Letter from Frank D. Green Exhibit "C" - February 18, 1988 and May 5, 1988 Memorandums Exhibit "D" - City Council Minutes, December 3, 1980 Exhibit "E" - Historic Preservation Commission Minutes, September 1, 1988 Exhibit "F" - Point of Interest Resolution • • A-12 — CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ;; N;. STAFF REPORT rr, s: DATE: September 1, 1988 TO: Chairman and Members of the Historic Preservation Commission FROM: Larry Henderson, Senior Planner BY: Arlene Banks, Associate Planner SUBJECT: HELLMAN AVENUE EUCALYPTUS TREES BETWEEN BASE LINE ROAD AND LA RONDA. I. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission recommend to the City Council that the Hellman Avenue Trees be designated a point. of historic interest. II. BACKGROUND - CURRENT: The Hellman Avenue trees have come to our attention because of inquiries from the Engineering Division about the possibility of future street widening, and also in connection • with the General Plan update in which the status of the street is being reevaluated. Underground storm drains will be installed in the next year removing the function of the street as a flood control channel. In February, 1988, the Historic Preservation Commission expressed the opinion that the high curbs are not historical , as is the curbing along Etiwanda Avenue. The trees on this street are not on the survey list. III. SITE LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION: A. Location: The trees under consideration are the Eucalyptus globulus (Blue Gum) that stand on the west side of Hellman Avenue. The row starts approximately 250 feet north of Base Line Road at the northerly edge of the parking lot of the church at the northwest corner of Base Line Road and Hellman Avenue, and ends where La Grande forms a "T" intersection at Hellman Avenue, about 125 feet south of La Ronda. North of the windrow a section of the street has been widened to the standard width with a standard curb. A section to the north of the widened area and south of 19th Street has a rural look with abundant vegetation and a variety of trees, including Eucalyptus. A-13 ri1JIUrciu rKLJCKVBI LUrml1331UN JIHrr KtrUKI HELLMAN AVENUE EUCALYPTUS TREES September 1, 1988 Page 2 - • B. Site Land Uses, Zoning, and General Plan Designations: The trees are in the right-of-way adjacent to single family lots, in an area zoned and designated on the General Plan for Low Density Residential use (2-4 units per acre). Most of the houses adjacent to the trees appear to have been built after World War II. C. Surrounding Land Uses, Zoning, and General Plan Designations: the trees are surrounded by single family houses, and Low Density Residential zoning and General Plan designations, except at the southerly portion where Hellman Avenue joins Base Line Road. Hellman Avenue curves just south of where the row of trees begins; on this portion of Hellman Avenue is a church, which faces Base Line Road, and its large parking lot, which stretches along Hellman Avenue. At the corner of Base Line Road and Hellman Avenue on the east side of the street, the land is designated, zoned and used for offices. Also on the east side, south of La Mesa and just north of the offices are some multiple family residences. D. Description: The 42 large and generally healthy trees form a line along the west side of Hellman Avenue and tower above it. They add a sense of place to the street. They are only 6 • feet from the high curbs that characterize Hellman Avenue, which for many years has served as a storm water channel . The narrowness and very high curbs make the street substandard. The roadbed is too narrow and well-traveled by motor vehicles for children to safely to walk on. IV. ANALYSIS: A. General : The General Plan refers to Hellman Avenue as a "Special Design Street." On page 56 of the 1984 General Plan, in the Circulation Element, under the heading "Special Design Streets" is the following: "Hellman Avenue: The segment of Hellman Avenue between Base Line Road and 19th Street has been designated for special historic significance and should be studied to establish street requirements consistent with its historic character." On December 3, 1980, the City Council voted to retain the curbs and trees on Hellman Avenue. At that time an approved tree removal permit for 6730 Hellman Avenue was appealed to the Council . The minutes read as follows: • A-14 HISTORIC PRESERVAT: COMMISSION STAFF REPORT HELLMAN AVENUE EUCALYPTUS TREES September 1, 1988 Page 3 • "Moved by Bridge, seconded by Palombo to retain the curbs and trees on Hellman Avenue and to sustain the appeal . This is to be a precedent for the rest of Hellman Avenue. Also to have a lien attached to this particular piece of property in order to protect the future interest of the property and the City. Motion carried unanimously 5-0." When the General Plan was adopted in April , 1981, the special designation for the street was included. However, as far as staff is able to determine, no designs were ever executed and in the meantime as traffic has increased, the problem of retaining the high curbs has become more apparent. Street Widening: The curbs have been determined not to have historical significance; however, the significance of the trees remains to be determined. If the Commission decides that the trees have no special significance, they would ordinarily be removed when the street is widened from its current width of 24 feet to a standard curb to curb width of 44 feet. At this time, the only trees being discussed are the Eucalyptus south • of La Ronda where La Grande T's into Hellman Avenue because they were identified as a significant windrow on a map accompanying a 1980 tree preservation report, they are fairly healthy, and they help to keep the street's character that an earlier Council wanted to retain. As a way to improve the street while keeping some of the character of the portion between Base Line Road and La Ronda, staff has suggested a modified street section which is attached to this report, along with a memo to the City Engineer which explains the reasoning behind the proposed modification. The concept is to retain the trees, lower the curbs to standard height, eliminate the parking lane on the west side of the street, widen the driving lanes from 12 feet to 14 feet, and add a parking lane on the east side of the street. The parkway on the west side remains the same, 21 feet; the parkway on the east side would be 9 feet wide. B. Historical Significance: According to Commission Member Eugene Billings, the trees are younger than those in many of the windrows which were planted in the last century, but certainly they are well over 50 years old. They were planted alongside orange groves; many of the yards of the lots along Hellman Avenue still have orange trees growing in them that are remnant of the groves. However, staff has not found any records • telling exactly when and by whom the trees were planted. A15 HISTORIC PRESERVAT. COMMISSION STAFF REPORT HELLMAN AVENUE EUCALYPTUS TREES September 1, 1988 Page 4 • It is important to note that these trees have been a familiar feature of one of the oldest streets in Alta Loma for at least 50 years and probably more, that the trees performed the function of protecting the groves from the tremendous winds that blow through this region as well as provided shade, and offered a visual change from citrus groves, vineyards, and brush. C. Tree Preservation Report: According to a report on preservation of Eucalyptus trees in Rancho Cucamonga, ("Tree Preservation: An Overview" City of Rancho Cucamonga, July, 1980) local farmers first planted Cypress for wind protection after a disastrous windstorm in 1888. After a few years, they began planting an Australian tree, Eucalyptus Globulus known as Blue Gum, because they were fast growing, have long life spans, and were inexpensive to plant. Disadvantages are that they are messy, constantly dropping bark, leaves, branches, and seeds, and they require deep watering and much maintenance to keep them attractive, free of disease, and less susceptible to fire and limb breakage. The report states that other kinds of Eucalyptus are more appropriate for residential areas and that Blue Gum have often not survived when there are adjacent • environmental changes such as new development or new paving that cuts off the water supply and covers their roots. The report also emphasizes that the trees have become a cultural and aesthetic resource, and that the majority of problems comes from unmaintained trees. The report says, "One has to analyze the value of the trees versus the potential hazards and nuisances they create" (page 8) . The report concludes with a recommendation to preserve selectively the healthiest trees and most aesthetically pleasing trees located in appropriate places, and to replace others such that some wind control is maintained. The goal is that streets in the future will be attractively lined and shaded with the maturing trees and that some windrows will be maintained. The result of the report was a revised tree ordinance. The current ordinance states the following in Section 19.08.010 A. and C. : A: Such trees are worthy of protection in order to preserve the scenic beauty, prevent soil erosion, provide shade, wind protection, screening and counteract air pollution" • A-16 HISTORIC PRESERVAT ! COMMISSION STAFF REPORT HELLMAN AVENUE EUCALYPTUS TREES September 1, 1988 Page 5 • C. "In particular, the Eucalyptus windrows are a unique inheritance whose cumulative value as a windbreak system is a desirable resource. It is the intent of this chapter to perpetuate a windbreak system through protection of selected Blue Gum Eucalyptus windrows and expansion of the system. . ." D. Environmental Assessment: Designation of landmarks and points of interest are exempt from CEQA (Article 19, Section 15308) . V. FACTS FOR FINDINGS: Staff has not found information from A History of Alta Loma, from City files, or from personal interviews that these trees have specific historical associations. However, the following findings support designation of the windrow as a point of historic interest. A. Historical and Cultural Significance: 1. The proposed point of historic interest is particularly representative of an historical period and way of life. 2. The proposed point of historic interest is connected with a • business and use which was once common but is now rare. B. Historic Architectural and Engineering Significance: 1. The overall effect of the design of the proposed point of interest is beautiful . C. Neighborhood and Geographic Setting: 1. The proposed point of historic interest materially benefits the historic character of the neighborhood. 2. The proposed point of historic interest represents an established and familiar visual feature of the cummunity. • A-17 M13IUKLI, rKLJCKVAI I LUPM'1JJ1Un JINN- KtIUKI HELLMAN AVENUE EUCALYPTUS TREES September 1, 1988 Page 6 • VI. CORRESPONDENCE: This item has been advertised in the Daily Report newspaper and owners along Hellman Avenue have received public hearing notices. Respectfully submitted, Larry Henderson, AICP Senior Planner LH:AB:mlg Attachments: Memo to City Engineer with Street Sections Plan View of Hellman Avenue between Base Line Road and La Ronda Site Photographs Point of Interest Application Resolutions • • A-18 !: 1 :. . 1 — — 0 19TH -- $ ..CC E t f 1 / Y 1•i J e' _ I I I .:I N i 44_ 177-1 + B; l § ! 1 l I I ! m ' L- L ISAAC LORD ..; i... HEDGES I t .4- !O H : x 1 O T I 1_ i :. y' I -._ =MIGNONETTE — PEPPERIDGE • 1 ' C c_ ..O J -i t { w ' ! I �'14:::41 , ! Cc s 1 t - erg {+ — G :. I . .��I .,iii .. �a _ `k� I o ICI -. O •4 y ' i _fq 1 , p 1 'p .yam O ,' I 'IQ I i , 'i MONTE VISTA-' 4;r,- Q '/' _ _ ' i • , r t .Y?' r r 1. I i I' , 1 4-1111.!:4--4.r. J , ty I' I ! I - t1 , I f , r4 r _ - r ill11 11••:•' 1':1 ii i i I 'ir 3 rl` �_ I �:.I ri -. jZ,. .`,r--. u br :O , E•W CIELITO 3 I— 1I , ' _ I I i 1...1.-----i I i I T I ! 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Za. +� ,l n.,,,,,-,• .''• 1.�: -:if, eft il'ik ''' )\ ' 4 i'' • ., ..:: ''' ' vs,.:4 . . . . , ..1.: • 4 • „, _ • • . c, • • • . .. . • , ,„•••.--..„, ,: . : i„ :. . •�r.� yr 1�*..• ^�' iiii • �.., 'emu! Cross-street of Hellman Avenue and Pepperidge Lane—facing northwest • - N-- • / . J ", • -, I Cross-street of Hellman Avenue and between Pepperidge Drive and Monte Vista Street—facing northwest A-21 sy , -'j • a c llt { Ir 0 ... .'b..,. ..fi. , , ., .., .S - - V. ., ' (• M' .• ,(,,0.. `, .. (� ...I.r.tit ,,,,-'.-k•„y. . I • --- -- � Cross-street of Hellman Avenue and La Mesa Drive -facing southwest III _ • N .... > .r. ..,,,,:, s '•1:: ..,,, •- �' K ! / t '1 . ... • , i .fir ,• • -It y r r r� of +4. y'�f. r' .. , it _ 91111, � 1l • • . .- t •� Mk •: T -•.=_ I' _- _ .— _ - ..c..-- Cross-street of Hellman Avenue and La Mesa Drive -facing southwest A-22 RESOLUTION NO. 11-05 • A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION DRC2010-00905, DESIGNATING THE HELLMAN AVENUE STREET TREES AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK, LOCATED ON THE RIGHT-OF-WAY ON THE WEST SIDE OF HELLMAN AVENUE, SOUTH OF 19TH STREET TO BASE LINE ROAD;AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF. A. Recitals. 1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga filed an application for a Landmark Designation as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Landmark is referred to as "the application." 2. On August 10, 2011, the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that date. 3. All legal prerequisites prior 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 finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part "A," of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. The application applies to a total of 61 Eucalyptus and palm trees, located on the public right-of-way on the west side of Hellman Avenue, south of 19th Street to Base Line Road as shown on Attachment A. 3. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced public hearing on August 10, 2011, 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. Historic, Cultural, and/or Architectural Significance: Finding: It is or was once associated with events that made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of local or regional history or the cultural heritage of California or the United States. Fact/s: The Hellman Avenue Street Trees serve as a historic link to the City's agricultural past. The windbreak is representative of a historic period (agriculture), region (City of Rancho Cucamonga and neighboring agricultural communities), and way of life (agricultural community). The Eucalyptus windrows were generally planted in the late 1800's • throughout the City to serve as a windbreak to protect crops, structures, and field plantings from severe winds. Additionally, the historic windbreaks are disappearing throughout the community. A-23 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 11-05 • HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION DRC2010-00905 — CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA August 10, 2011 Page 2 b. Integrity: • Finding: Historic Landmarks must retain integrity from their period of significance with respect to its location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, association, or any combination of these factors. A proposed Landmark need not retain all such original aspects, but must retain sufficient integrity to convey its historic, cultural, or architectural significance. Neither the deferred maintenance of a proposed Landmark, nor its dilapidated condition shall, on its own, be equated with a loss of integrity. Integrity shall be judged with reference to the particular characteristics that support the eligibility of the property. Facts: The trees, as they stand today, create an aesthetic landscape for the Alta Loma area. They are in their original location and still create a feeling and understanding of the historic culture that was once present. They are a reminder of the agricultural past and are one of the last natural remaining stands of windbreaks in the Alta Loma community and materially benefit the historic character of the neighborhood. Such trees are worthy of protection to preserve scenic beauty, prevent soil erosion, provide shade, wind protection, screening and counteract air pollution. In particular, the Eucalyptus windrows are a unique inheritance whose cumulative value as a windbreak system is • a resource. 4. This Commission hereby finds that the project has been reviewed and considered in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended, and the Guidelines promulgated thereunder. The Commission finds that this Landmark Designation is exempt under CEQA, pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15308, as a Class 8 exemption. 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 Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga hereby recommends approval of Landmark Designation on the 10th day of August, 2011. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2011. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Luis Munoz, Jr., Chairman ATTEST: • James R. Troyer, AICP, Secretary A-24 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 11-05 HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION DRC2010-00905 — CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA August 10, 2011 • • Page 3 I, James R. Troyer, AICP, 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 10th day of August,2011, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: • • • • A-25 •I r.�.. i I j....k ' I;..', I 1 .7� I I i 1 N. 1 I.___ W 19TH • 3_ —'a:__— .: ...d'.i. I' � + 'I:: .1..... ..s ! f I :;.: • 'I I ... ir "-'i "'r 1 E ms, .L. ..IIt`.i..... � i.. i I -.. ....r� � i �_ 1..I [ i ..�. r I t .1. _ I �' .� _ i:: { I L r� ISAA OR ~ X12 _ _i >: r �:,Is . , j — .. 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