HomeMy WebLinkAbout97-165 - ResolutionsRESOLUTION NO. 97-165
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
LANDMARK DESIGNATION 97-02, DESIGNATING THE
GEORGE CHERBAK HOUSE (BUILT APPROXIMATELY
1929) A HISTORIC LANDMARK, LOCATED AT 9953
HILLSIDE ROAD AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF - APN: 1074-211-31.
A. RECITALS,
1. Deborah and Andrew Burger have filed an application for Landmark
Designation 97-02 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this
Resolution, the subject Landmark is referred to as "the application."
2. On October 22, 1997 the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application
and recommended approval.
3. On November 5, 1997 the City Council held their meeting and approved
Landmark Designation 97-02.
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 .53 acres of land, basically a
rectangle configuration, located at 9953 Hillside Road.
3. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Council, including
minutes of the public hearing by the Historic Preservation Commission on
October 22, 1997, 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. Historicel and Cultural Sianificance:
Finding 1: The proposed landmark is particularly representative of an historic period, type,
style, region, or way of life.
Fact/s: The property identifies an historic period of the early 1900s when
grove and vineyard production was at its peak in the community and
the region. The residence is an example of a grove house which
was common at the turn of the century.
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Finding 2: The proposed landmark is of greater age than most of its kind.
Fact/s: The landmark-eligible property is 68 years old and an example of
Victorian architecture.
Finding 3:
The proposed landmark was connected with someone renowned or important or a local
personality.
Fact/s: The house was built and lived in by the George Cherbak family for
many years. The Cherbak family has a long established
involvement in the local community
Finding 4:
The proposed landmark is connected with a business or use which was once common
but is now rare.
Fact/s: The residence and garage are indicative of the style and design
used by the once prevalent, but now rare, rural grove and farm
houses.
Finding 1:
Historic Architectural and Eneineerinu Siunificance.
The overall effect of the design of the proposed landmark is beautiful or its details and
materials are beautiful or unusual.
Fact/s: The Victorian style is preserved and artfully incorporated into the
residence with such features as a steep pitched roof and thick rock
walls.
c. Neiuhborhood and Geouraphic Setting.
Finding 1:
The proposed landmark materially benefits the historic character of the neighborhood.
Fact/s: The proposed landmark contributes to the variety and historical
continuity of the neighborhood.
Finding 2:
The proposed landmark, in its location, represents an established and familiar visual
feature of the neighborhood, community, or city.
Fact/s: The residence and its mature landscaping represent a significant
identifiable feature along Hillside Road and thetoby contributes to
the entire neighborhood.
4. This Council heroby finds that the project has been reviewed and considered
in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as
amended, and the Guidelines promulgated therounder, as Landmark
Designations are exempt under CERA, per Class 3.e.
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, that the City Council of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga hereby approves Landmark Designation 97-02.
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6. The Mayor shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 5th day of November, 1997.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
Alexander, Biane, Curatalo, Gutierrez,
None
Williams
None
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 5th day of
November, 1997.
Executed this 6th of November, 1997, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Debra J. Adams, CMC, City Clerk