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Home My WebLink About1995/01/11 - Agenda Packet CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY JANUARY 11, 1995 7:00 P.M. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA III. Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Chairman Barker Vice Chairman McNiel Commissioner Lumpp Announcements Commissioner Melcher Commissioner Tolstoy IV. Ve Approval of Minutes November 9, 1994 December 14, 1994 Public Hearings The following items are public hearings in which concemed individuals may voice their opinion of the related project. Please wait to be recognized by the Chairman and address the Commission by stating your name and address. All such opinions shall be limited to 5 minutes per individual for each project. Please sign in after speaking. LANDMARK ALTERATION PERMIT 94-04 - CAMPOS - Consideration of exterior alterations, generally consisting of access ramps, landscaping, hardscape changes, parking areas, and outdoor furniture in conjunction with the conversion of four single family residences to commercial uses, located at 9618, 9626, 9634, and 9642 Foothill Boulevard - APN: 208-153-08 through 11. Related file: Development Review 93-15. VI. Public Comments This is the time and place for the general public to address the Commission. Items to be discussed here are those which do not already appear on this agenda. VII. Commission Business VIII. Adjournment I, Gail Sanchez, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on January 5, 1995, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting, per Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. 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CITY HALL CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA STAFF REPORT DATE: TO: FROM: BY: SUBJECT: January 11, 1995 Chairman and Members of the Historic Preservation Commission Brad Buller, City Planner Scott Murphy, AICP, Associate Planner LANDMARK ALTERATION PERMIT 94-04 - CAMPOS - Consideration of exterior alterations, generally consisting of access ramps, landscaping, hardscape changes, parking areas, and outdoor furniture, in conjunction with the conversion of four single family residences to commercial uses, located at 9618, 9626, 9634, and 9642 Foothill Boulevard - APN: 208-153-08 through 11. Related File: Development Review 93-15. BACKGROUND On August 10, 1994, the Historic Preservation Commission considered a Landmark Application to designate the four single family residences located at 9618, 9626, 9634, and 9642 Foothill Boulevard as local landmarks. While individually the structures do not represent a significant architectural contribution, the Commission determined the homes derive their significance from the setting and context in which they are located. This block represents one of the last remaining tracts of housing from the 1910s and 1920s that has not_been demolished and a remnant of"Old Cucamonga." In addition, this area was within the sphere of influence of John Klusman, a prominent local businessman. The Commission recommended approval of the Landmark designation to the City Council. On October 5, 1994, the City Council approved the Landmark designation. ANALYSIS Alteration Description: The applicant has submitted a Development Review application requesting the construction of a 1,600 square foot care and the conversion of the single family residences to commercial uses. As part of the conversion of the houses to commercial uses, various improvements are being required to bring the site into conformance with the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan (FBSP): The site is located within the activity center designation of the FBSP. The activity center encourages buildings to be located closer to the street to create a pedestrian atmosphere. Hardscape (concrete and pavers) are used from the curb to the building fronts. Formal tree plantings are provided within tree wells across the property frontage. Also, pedestrian scale amenities (lights, trash cans, benches, etc.) will be provided across the frontage. ITEM A HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT LANDMARK ALTERATION PERMIT 94-04 January 11, 1995 Page 2 go 2. A drive aisle and parking area will be provided at the rear of the site to meet the needs of the commercial users. 3. A driveway will be provided on the east side of 9642 Foothill Boulevard. 4. Walkways will be provided between structures to allow access from the rear parking area to the street frontage. 5. Removal and/or relocation of several mature trees. 6. Access ramps will be provided for the structures to meet current State and Federal requirements. 7. Removal of the fireplaces and chimneys for Houses No. 3 and 4. 8. Removal of a window and replacement with a door on north elevation of House No. 1. Alteration Significance: Because the four houses were designated as Landmarks based on their context and the setting of the neighborhood, any alterations to that setting have a bearing on the houses' significance. In this case, the improvements required will have a large impact on the homes. The area will be transformed from a residential character to a more urban commercial feel. Staff, however, does not believe the improvements will be detrimental to the historic context of the structures for the following reasons: The Historic Preservation Ordinance and the FBSP encourage the adaptive reuse of historic structures. The activity center effectively integrates the more contemporary streetscape design with the historic nature of the structures. 2. The activity center concept provides amenities at a pedestrian scale more appropriate to the single story design of the structures. 3. By reusing the residential structures, public spaces will be created between the units to foster the concept of pedestrian scale. The access ramps are located at the rear of Houses No. 1, 2, and 4. The access ramp for House No. 3 is located on the southeast comer of the building. In all cases, the ramps are relatively low and landscaping can be used adjacent to the ramps to obscure visibility from public view. 5. The mature trees to be removed will be replaced with like specimens or the largest nursery grown stock available. 6. The applicant will be rehabilitating/restoring the units consistent with their original construction. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT LANDMARK ALTERATION PERMIT 94-04 January 11, 1995 Page 3 During the December 20, 1994, Design Review Committee meeting, the Committee (Lumpp, Melcher, Coleman) expressed concern about the removal of the chimneys proposed by the applicant. While chimneys were not uniformly provided on bungalows, the Committee felt that providing chimneys on Houses No. 3 and 4 was important to maintain the historic context of the structures. As a result, a condition of approval has been incorporated into the Resolution. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT: An Initial Study was completed as part of the Development Review application. Based upon that review, staff is recommending issuance of a mitigated Negative Declaration for the project. That mitigated Negative Declaration will adequately address the environmental impacts associated with the Landmark Alteration Permit. No further environmental review is necessary with this application. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission approve Landmark Alteration Permit 94-04 through adoption of the attached Resolution. City Planner BB:SM:gs Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Site Plan Exhibit "B" - Building Elevations Exhibit "C" - Building Photographs Resolution of Approval N~'ld ~]11S z z o~ Z SOd~I~'D 'ifNV 01 NOIIV. 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A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LANDMARK ALTERATION PERMIT 94-04 FOR EXTERIOR CHANGES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ADAPTIVE REUSE OF FOUR SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES TO COMMERCIAL USES, LOCATED AT 9618, 9626, 9634, AND 9642 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD - APN: 208-153-08 THROUGH 11. WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Commission has held a duly advertised public hearing to consider all available comments on the proposed Landmark Alteration Permit. WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Commission has received and reviewed all available input regarding said Landmark Alteration Permit. WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. NOW, THEREFORE, the Historic Preservation Commission hereby specifically finds, determines, and resolves as follows: SRCTION I: The application applies to the buildings located on Assessor's Parcel Number 208-153-08 through 11. SRCTION II: The proposed Landmark Alteration meets the following criteria established in Chapter 22.24.120 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code: FINDING: The action proposed is consistent with the purposes of this Ordinance. FACT: The Ordinance encourages the adaptive reuse of historic structures to preserve their longevity and viability within the community. FINDING: The action proposed will not be detrimental to a structure or feature of significant aesthetic, cultural, architectural, or engineering interest or value of an historic nature. FACT: The installation of the improvements will result in a pedestrian scale more appropriate for the single story structures. The ramps will be located at the rear or side of the structures and can be easily screened from the public street. The improvements will integrate the structures into the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan activity center while maintaining the historical significance of the area. SRCTION III: This Landmark Alteration Permit is exempt from CEQA (Article 10, Section 15301). SRCTION IV: Based on the substantial evidence reviewed by this Commission and based on the findings set forth above, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rancho Cucamonga Historic Preservation Commission does approve Landmark Alteration Permit 94-04 for alterations to 9618, 9626, 9634, and 9642 Foothill Boulevard as described in the Staff Report dated January 11, 1995, with the following conditions: HPC RESOLUTION NO. LAP 94-05 - CAMPOS January 11, 1995 Page 2 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) s) The access ramps shall be designed using materials consistent with the building designs. The final plans shall be reviewed and approved by the City Planner prior to building permit issuance. Landscaping shall be installed adjacent to the ramps to minimize their visibility from public view. The final plans shall be reviewed and approved by the City Planner prior to building permit issuance The units shall be restored using materials, details, and workmanship consistent with the original design and era of construction. The final plans shall be reviewed and approved by the City Planner prior to building permit issuance. Chimneys shall be provided on Houses No. 3 and 4 consistent with the original design. The final plans shall be reviewed and approved by the City Planner prior to building permit issuance. Alterations and rehabilitation shall comply with the plans submitted and provided with the Staff Report dated January 11, 1995, and consist of modifications that will match the existing materials and finishes of the structures. Signs, no more than 4 square feet in area, shall be provided to identify and educate the public regarding these historic structures. The final design, location, and wording shall be reviewed and approved by the City Planner prior to issuance of building permits. Any signs shall be designed compatible with the architectural style of the structures. Approval shall expire, unless extended by the Historic Preservation Commission, if the structures are not altered as approved within 24 months from the date of this approval. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 11TH DAY OF JANUARY 1995. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: E. David Barker, Chairman HPC RESOLUTION NO. LAP 94-05 - CAMPOS January 11, 1995 Page 3 ATTEST: Brad Bullet, Secretary I, Brad Bullet, Secretary of the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission held on the 11th day of January 1995, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: