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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA,CALIFORNIA,RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF HISTORIC
LANDMARK DESIGNATION DRC2017-00485, DESIGNATING A SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENCE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A 20-LOT SUBDIVISION OF
ABOUT 5.43 ACRES OF LAND WITHIN THE LOW RESIDENTIAL (L)
DISTRICT (2.0 TO 4.0 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) LOCATED AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF HERMOSA AVENUE AND VICTORIA STREET;
APN: 1076-081-01.
A. Recitals.
1. Manning Homes, filed an application for a Landmark as described in the title of this
Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution,the subject Landmark is referred to as"the application."
2. On November 8, 2017, 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 and recommended approval of the request.
3. On December 6, 2017, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a
duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that date.
4. 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 City Council of the
City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This City Council 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 approximately 5.43-acres of land, basically a
rectangular-shaped configuration, located at the northwest corner of Hermosa Avenue and Victoria
Street.
3. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Council during the above-referenced
public hearing on December 6, 2017, including written and oral staff reports, together with public
testimony, and pursuant to Section 17.18.020 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code, this
Council hereby makes the following findings and facts:
A. The City Council may designate a property as a historic landmark if it meets one of
five criteria and must retain integrity from their period of significance with respect to
location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, association, or any
combination of these factors. The subject property meets the following criteria:
Criteria 3: It embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type,period,or method
of construction.
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Fact/s: The dwelling is a good example of Folk Victorian and has retained a
high degree of exterior integrity considering its age. The ornate
details such as fish scale wood shingles and decorative wood
spandrels suspended from the porch ceiling are architecturally
unique for the time period in which the house was built. The house
does possess high artistic values which embodies a type and period
of construction. Similar homes with less artistic detail and value have
been deemed Historic Landmarks within the City of Rancho
Cucamonga.
B. Historic Landmarks must retain integrity from their period of significance with
respect to 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.
Fact/s: According to the Cultural Resources Assessment completed by LSA
Associates, Inc., the proposed landmark retains high integrity from
their period of significance with respect to setting, location, materials,
workmanship, association, design and feeling. It retains sufficient
integrity to convey its historic, cultural, or architectural significance.
4. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act("CEQA")and the City's local CEQA
Guidelines,the applicant's environmental consultant,Applied Planning, prepared an Initial Study of
the potential environmental effects of the project. The Initial Study was peer reviewed by
Placeworks, an independent environmental consultant under contract with the City. Based on the
findings contained in that Initial Study, it was determined that, with the imposition of mitigation
measures related to Air Quality, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Geology and Soils,
Hazards and Waste Materials, and Noise there would be no substantial evidence that the project
would have a significant effect on the environment. Based on that determination, a Mitigated
Negative Declaration was prepared. Thereafter, the City staff provided public notice of the public
comment period and of the intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration. A Mitigation
Monitoring Program has also been prepared to ensure implementation of,and compliance with,the
mitigation measures for the project.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Council hereby resolves that, pursuant to Section 17.18.020 of the Rancho Cucamonga
Municipal Code,the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga hereby recommends approval of
Landmark Designation on the 8th day of November 2017 subject to each and every condition set
forth below and in the attached Standard Conditions incorporated herein by this reference.
Planning Department
1) Approval is for a request for a historic landmark designation for a single-
family residence in conjunction with a 20-lot subdivision of about 5.43
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acres of land within the Low Residential (L) District (2.0 to 4.0 dwelling
units per acre) located at the northwest corner of Hermosa Avenue and
Victoria Street; APN: 1076-081-01.
Environmental Mitigation
Air Quality
1) During grading and site preparation phases of construction, the work
area shall be watered a minimum of two times per day.
Biological
1) Avoidance of Nesting Migratory Birds: If possible, all vegetation removal
activities shall be scheduled from August 1 to February 1, which is
outside the general avian nesting season. This would ensure that no
active nests would be disturbed and that removal could proceed rapidly.
If vegetation is to be cleared during the nesting season, all suitable
habitat will be thoroughly surveyed within 72 hours prior to clearing for
the presence of nesting birds by a qualified biologist (Project Biologist).
The Project Biologist shall be approved by the City and retained by the
Applicant.The survey results shall be submitted by the Project Applicant
to the City Planning Department. If any active nests are detected, the
area shall be flagged and mapped on the construction plans along with a
minimum 300-foot buffer, with the final buffer distance to be determined
by the Project Biologist. The buffer area shall be avoided until, as
determined by the Project Biologist, the nesting cycle is complete or it is
concluded that the nest has failed. In addition, the Project Biologist shall
be present on the site to monitor the vegetation removal to ensure that
any nests, which were not detected during the initial survey, are not
disturbed.
Cultural Resources
1) The removal of historic materials or alteration of features that
characterize the residence shall be avoided. Repair/replacement of
materials shall be made in-kind.
2) Distinctive features,finishes,and construction techniques or examples of
craftsmanship that characterize the residence shall be preserved and/or
repaired/replaced in-kind.
3) Any deteriorated historic features shall be repaired rather than replaced.
Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a character-
defining feature, the new feature shall match the old in design, color,
texture, and other visual qualities and, where possible, materials.
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Replacement of missing features shall be substantiated by documentary,
physical, or pictorial evidence.
4) Chemical or physical treatments, if appropriate, shall be undertaken
using the gentlest means possible. Treatments that cause damage to
historic materials shall not be used.
5) The design plans and elevations for the new detached garage
associated with the historic period residence should include a gable roof
and siding that is similar in appearance to the house and must be
reviewed and approved by City staff prior to issuance of building permits.
6) Removal/relocation of the residence shall be monitored by a qualified
archaeologist, since the potential for subsurface cultural deposits is
moderately high in the area surrounding the house
7) In the event that Native American cultural resources are discovered, all
work in the immediate vicinity of the find (within a 60-foot buffer) shall
cease and a qualified archaeologist meeting Secretary of Interior (SOI)
standards shall be hired to assess the find.Work on the other portions of
the Project outside of the buffered area may continue during this
assessment period. Additionally, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
will be contacted if any such find occurs and be provided information and
permitted/invited to perform a site visit when the archaeologist makes
their assessment, so as to provide Tribal input.
8) If significant Native American historical resources, as defined by CEQA,
are discovered and avoidance cannot be ensured, an SOI-qualified
archaeologist shall be retained to develop a cultural resource Treatment
Plan, as well as a Discovery and Monitoring Plan, the drafts of which
shall be provided to San Manuel Band of Mission Indians for review and
comment. a. All in-field investigations, assessments, and/or data
recovery enacted pursuant to the finalized Treatment Plan shall be
monitored by a San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Tribal Participant(s).
b. The Lead Agency and/or applicant shall, in good faith, consult with
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians on the disposition and treatment of
any artifacts or other cultural materials encountered during the project.
Geology and Soils
1) A geotechnical engineer or geologist shall be on-site during all grading
and foundation construction to verify all observations/findings of the
Geotechnical Investigation, or provide amendments as necessary.
Hazards and Waste Materials
1) Prior to any relocation, demolition, or destructive renovation activities
involving the onsite structures,the Applicant shall submit documentation
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to the City that ACMs and LBP issues are not applicable to Project, or
provide an action plan that will be implemented in accordance with all
appropriate regulatory agency guidelines to abate any issues.
2) Should ACMs or LBP be identified on-site, confirmed and suspected
ACMs or LBP shall be handled and disposed of by licensed contractors
in accordance with all appropriate regulatory agency guidelines.
Noise
1) Prior to the issuance of any grading plans, the City shall condition
approval of subdivisions that are adjacent to any developed/occupied
noise sensitive land uses by requiring applications to submit a
Construction-Source Noise Mitigation Plan (Plan) to the City for review
and approval. At a minimum, the Plan shall depict the location of the
construction equipment and how the noise from this equipment would be
mitigated during construction of the Project.
Noise control/mitigation incorporated in the Plan may include but would
not be limited to:
• Implementation of intervening noise attenuation screening/baffles
between equipment operations and potentially affected receptors;
• Use of electrically-powered construction equipment;
• Restricted use of equipment at Project boundaries;
• Ensuring that equipment power is appropriate for the incident
construction activity (neither underpowered or overpowered);
• Use of newer construction equipment. Newer equipment is
typically quieter than older models;
• Modify equipment to reduce source noise levels by intake and
exhaust modification(s) and incorporation of sound attenuating
panels around engines.
The Plan shall demonstrate that received construction-source noise
levels would not exceed the City's performance standard of 65 dBA(Leq)
at any occupied sensitive receptor land use.
2) Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the standards
specified in Development Code Section 17.02.120-D [17.66.050-D], as
measured at the property line. Monitoring of received noise levels shall
be conducted in response to any noise complaints,or shall be otherwise
conducted as determined necessary by the City Building Official. If
monitored constructions-source noise levels at affected receptors exceed
the City's 65 dBA (Leq) performance standard, construction activities
shall be reduced in intensity or shall be otherwise modified to ensure
compliance with the City's noise standards.
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3) The Plan required as part of the previous noise mitigation measure
[Mitigation Measure 4.12.1] shall specify that haul truck deliveries be
subject to the same hours specified for construction equipment (i.e.,
Monday through Saturday, 6:30 AM and 8:00 PM and not allowed on
Sundays and national holidays). Additionally, the Plan shall denote any
construction traffic haul route where heavytrucks would exceed 100 daily
trips (counting those both to and from the construction site). To the
extent feasible, the Plan shall denote haul routes that do not pass
sensitive land uses or residential dwellings. The Plan shall also
incorporate any other restrictions imposed by City staff.
4) A perimeter block wall is required for a project, the wall shall be
constructed as early as possible during the first phase of construction.
6. The Mayor shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.
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PASSED APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of December 2017.
L. Dennis Michael, M or
ATTEST:
I J nice C ey Ids, Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA )
I, Janice C. Reynolds, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a Regular Meeting of said Council held on the 6th day
of December 2017.
AYES: Alexander, Kennedy, Michael, Spagnolo, Williams
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
Executed this 7th day of December 2017 at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
L'Lin . royan, City Clerk Servje16 Director