HomeMy WebLinkAbout95-013 - ResolutionsRESOLUTION NO. 95-013
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
DESIGNATION HISTORIC LANDMARK 88-04 - THE
ELLENA/REGINA WINERY, LOCATED AT 12467 BASELINE
ROAD, AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK - APN: 227-161-24.
A. Recitals.
(i) The City of Rancho Cucamonga has 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."
(ii) On April 7, 1988, the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application. On May 8, 1988,
the City Council held a meeting and tabled the item.
(iii) 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. The 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 area of land, basically shown in Exhibit "A,"
located at 12467 Baseline Road.
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Based upon substantial evidence presented to the City Council during the
public meeting on February 1, 1995, including written and oral staff reports,
together with public testimony, and pursuant to Section 2.24.090 of the
Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code, hereby makes the following findings
and facts:
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A. Historical and Cultural Significance:
Finding:
The proposed Landmark is particularly representative of an historic
period, type, style, region, or way of life.
Fact/s:
The Application epitomized the mainstay of the Cucamonga/Etiwanda
economy, vineyards and wineries, starting as small home/family
operation, evolving into large mechanized operations and associated
restaurant marketing concept.
Finding:
The proposed Landmark is an example of a type of building which was
once common, but is now rare.
Fact/s:
Winery and grape processing structures once dominated the rural
landscape to be replaced by urban growth.
Finding:
The proposed Landmark is of a greater age than most of its kind.
Fact/s:
The Application represents a compendium of winery structures dating
from 1906 to present.
Finding:
The proposed Landmark was connected with someone renowned or
important or a local personality.
Fact/s:
The Ellena's were early settlers of the area and were major agricultural
owners and operators in Southern California. John Ellena, was a
member of the State Wine Board, and was involved in important State
wine legislation. Frank Ellena, was a member of the Etiwanda School
Board for many years.
Finding:
The proposed Landmark use which was once common, but is now rare.
Fact/s:
Vineyards and wineries once dominated the area with approximately 99
wineries operating in the early 1950s.
B. Neighborhood and Geographic Setting:
Finding:
Fact/s:
The proposed Landmark in its location represents an established and
familiar visual feature of the neighborhood, community or City.
The Application's proximity to Baseline Road and its large massive
structures have established a familiar feature in the community.
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The City Council hereby finds that the project has been reviewed and
considered in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act
Guidelines of 1993 as Landmark designations are exempt under CEQA, per
Article 19, Section 15308.
Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and
4 above, the City Council hereby resolves that, pursuant to Chapter 2.24 of
the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code, the Historic Landmark Designation
88-04 of the City of Rancho Cucamonga is hereby approved on the 1st day
of Febmary, 1995.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 1st day of February, 1995.
AYES:
Alexander, Biane, Curatalo, Williams
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gutierrez
ATT ST:
E'ebra . , , City Clerk
William J. A
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, Califomia, at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the
1 st day of February, 1995.
Executed this 2nd day of February, 1995, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Debra~J. Ada~ s, M~C,' City Cler~~y'~