HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-130 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 01-130
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
HISTORIC LANDMARK DRC2001-00119 DESIGNATING THE
ISLE HOUSE A HISTORIC LANDMARK, LOCATED AT 7086
ETIWANDA AVENUE AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF -APN: 1089-071-26.
A. RECITALS.
1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Etiwanda Historical Society filed an
application for historic 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 May 9, 2001, the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application.
3. On June 6, 2001, the City Council considered said application.
4. All legal prerequisites 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 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 .55 acres of land, basically a
rectangular configuration, located at 7086 Etiwanda Avenue.
3. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Council during the above-
referenced public hearing on June 6, 2001, 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. Historical and Cultural Significance:
Finding 1: The proposed landmark is particularly representative of an
historic period, type, style, region, or way of life.
Facts: The property identifies the early era of the Etiwanda
Colony lands.
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Finding 2: The proposed landmark is an example of a type of
building which was once common, but is now rare.
Facts: The proposed landmark embodies distinctive
characteristics of the Second Empire architectural style, a
style that was popular during the Victorian Period, but is
now rare.
Finding 3: The proposed landmark is of greater age than most of its
kind.
Facts: The landmark eligible property is approximately 118 years
old.
Finding 4: The proposed landmark was connected with someone
renowned or important or a local personality.
Facts: George and William Chaffey, founders of the Etiwanda
Colony, built this residence.
Finding 5: The proposed landmark is connected with a business or
use, which was once common, but is now rare.
Facts: The structure was used as a ranch house and originally
sat on a 125-acre parcel of land used for citrus ranching.
b. Historic Architectural and Engineering Significance:
Finding 1: The construction materials or engineering methods used
in the proposed landmark are unusual, significant, or
uniquely effective.
Fact/s: The construction materials and engineering methods
recall the use of details and craftsmanship that was once
common, but is now rare.
Finding 2: The overall effect of the design of the proposed landmark
is beautiful, or its details and materials are beautiful or
unusual.
Facts: The mansard roof, decorative wood shingles, and turned
wood columns add to the beauty of the proposed
landmark. They are unusual in the design standards of
today.
c. Neighborhood and Geographic Setting:
Finding 1: The proposed landmark materially benefits the historic
character of the neighborhood.
Fact/s: The Isle House is located on historic Etiwanda Avenue.
Its neighbors include the Chaffey-Garcia House, Etiwanda
Congregational Church, Norton-Fisher House, Etiwanda
Depot, Huber-Harne Ranch, and Stegmier residence.
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4. This Council 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 paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and
4 above, this Council 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
Application DRC2001-00119.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this
Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 6`h day of June 2001.
AYES: Alexander, Biane, Dutton, Williams
NOES: None
ABSENT: Curatalo
ABSTAINED: None
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illiam J. Alex der, ayor
ATTEST:
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De a J. Ada MC, City Clerk
I, DEBRA J. ADAMS, CITY CLERK of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved and
adopted by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, at a Regular Meeting
of said City Council held on the 6'" day of June 2001.
Executed this 7`" day of June, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
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Oebra J. Adam C, City Clerk