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Home My WebLink About01-200 - Resolutions - (not approved) CONTINUE ITEM TO FUTURE MEETING and Re-advertise Notice of Public Hearing RESOLUTION NO. 01-200 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING HISTORIC LANDMARK DRC2001-00369 DESIGNATING THE KRYSTO RANCH A HISTORIC LANDMARK, LOCATED AT 5917 ARCHIBALD AVENUE AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF—APN: 201-152-15. A. RECITALS: 1. Joseph and J.L. Walker filed an application for a 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 August 8, 2001, the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application. 3. On September 5, and continued to September 19, 2001, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the 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 City Council 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 1.78 acres of land, basically a rectangular configuration, located at 5917 Archibald Avenue. 3. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Council during the above- referenced public hearing on September 5, and September 19, 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 Council hereby makes the following findings and facts: a. Historical and Cultural Significance: Finding 1: The proposed Historic Landmark is particularly representative of a historic period, type, style, region, or way of life. Fact/s: The residence identifies a historic period of the early 1900's when a large number of Russians emigrated from Russia due to civil and political unrest. Resolution No. 01-200 CONTINUE ITEM TO FUTURE MEETING Page 2 of 4 and Re-advertise Notice of Public Hearing Fact/s: The residence identifies with the Prohibition Era and organized crime. Finding 2: The proposed Historic Landmark is an example of a type of building, which was once common but is now rare. Fact/s: The residence retains the architectural character of the Arts and Crafts Movement, especially the Prairie Style. There is evidence of masonry construction that was popular in the early 1900's. Finding 3: The proposed Historic Landmark is of greater age than most of its kind. Fact/s: The Historic Landmark eligible residence is approximately 88 years old. Finding 4: The proposed Historic Landmark was connected with someone renowned or important, and/or a local personality. Fact/s: Dr. Krysto, a prominent member of the Alta Loma Community, owned the property. Fact/s: The property was owned by Frank Baumgarteker, a well- known businessman from Los Angeles. Finding 5: The proposed Historic Landmark is connected with a business or use, which was once common but is now rare. Fact/s: The residence and rows of Eucalyptus trees are reminiscent of the wine industry and ranching that was once a common business and land use. Fact/s: The residence identifies a period of time when it was considered fashionable for the state's wealthy to own and live in a home in "the country," as well as own a house in "the city." b. Historic Architectural and Engineering Significance: Finding 1: The construction materials or engineering methods used in the proposed landmark are unusual, significant, and/or uniquely effective. Fact/s: The engineering methods such as the second story balcony, which is cantilevered and covered by principal roof is unusual and uniquely effective in keeping the character of the structure. The fieldstone facing is a unique material and is not usually found in architecture and engineering of today's homes. CONTINUE ITEM TO FUTURE MEETING Resolution No. 01-200 and Re-advertise Notice of Public Hearing Page 3 of 4 Finding 2: The overall effect of the design of the proposed landmark is beautiful, or its details and materials are beautiful and/or unusual. Fact/s: The fieldstone facing, as well as the Arts and Craft Movement designs are beautiful, and are not common in today's homes. c. Neighborhood and Geographic Setting: Finding 1: The proposed Historic Landmark materially benefits the historic character of the neighborhood. Fact/s: The immediate vicinity of Archibald Avenue and Hillside Road exhibits three other historical resources: The Demens Tolstoy House, the Grandma Issak House, and the Towes House to the north. The proposed landmark contributes to the variety of architectural trends throughout the Alta Loma area in the early 1900's, and historical continuity of the neighborhood. 4. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Council during the above- referenced public hearing on September 5, and September 19, 2001, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, and pursuant to Section 2.24.090 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code, and pursuant to the Council policy regarding Historic Landmark Designation, this Council hereby makes the following findings and facts: 5. 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. 6. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 above, this Council hereby resolves that pursuant to Chapter 2.24 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code, that the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga hereby approves on the 19th day of September, 2001, the Landmark Application. Please see the following page for formal adoption,certification and signatures Resolution No. 01-200 CONTINUE ITEM TO FUTURE MEETING Page 4 of 4 and Re-advertise Notice of Public Hearing PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 19'h day of September 2001 . AYES- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOES: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ABSENT- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ABSTAINED: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - William J. Alexander, Mayor ATTEST: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Debra J. Adams, CMC, 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 19`h day of September 2001. Executed this 20th day cf September 2001, at Rancho Cucamonga, California. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Debra J. Adams, CMC, City Clerk