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Home My WebLink About1992/08/06 - Agenda Packet CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 0 AGENDA THURSDAY AUGUST 6, 1992 7:00 p.m. RANCHO CUCA14ONGA CIVIC CENTER 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA I. Pledge of Allegiance II. Roll Call Commissioner Arner X Commissioner Haskvitz X Vice Chair Banks X Commissioner Schmidt X Commissioner Billings X Commissioner Tessier X Commissioner Cooper X III. Approval of Ninutes APPROVED 7-0 June 4, 1992 APPROVED 7-0 July 2, 1992 Banks-Chairman IV. Confirmation of New Chairman and Election of New Vice Chair Haskvitz-Vice Chair V. Public Hearings The following items are public hearings in which concerned 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. A. APPROVED 7-0 A. LANDMARK DESIGNATION 92-01 - CUCAMONGA SERVICE CLUB AND THE Recommend City CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A proposal to designate the Council approve Central Public School (known as Sweeten Hall) as an Historic Landmark Designation Landmark, located at 9324 San Bernardino Road, Rancho of :LD 92-01 Cucamonga, - APN: 208-111-09. Update on Smith's VI. Old Business Food King None VII. New Business VIII. Director's Reports B. APPROVED 4-3 B. REQUEST BY MICHAEL SCANDIFFIO, MASI COMMERCE CENTER, TO to :not support REMOVE CONDITION NO. 4 OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 91-275 - regaest LaFOURCADE STORE POINT OF INTEREST DESIGNATION IX. Commission Business C. APPROVED 6-1 to C. INITIAL STATUS REVIEW OF DINER LOCATED AT 9656 FOOTHILL change from SUS BOULEVARD, RANCHO CUCAMONGA - APN: 208-111-09 to SDI D. APPROVED 7-0 Changes D. CHANGING OF DAY AND TIME OF THE REGULAR HISTORIC PRESERVATION fwd'd to City Council COMMISSION MEETINGS for approval. E. Banks new appt. E. APPOINTMENT OF A NEW REPRESENTATIVE TO THE TREE PRESERVATION Arner-alternate SUBCOMMITTEE None X. Announcements None XI. 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. 8:53 PM XII. Adjournment CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting June 4, 1992 Chairman Steve Preston called the Regular Meeting of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Historic Preservation Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held in the Council Chamber at Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Chairman Preston then led the pledge of allegiance. POLL CALL COMMISSIONERS: PRESENT: Melicent Arner, Marsha Banks, Ada Cooper, Alan Haskvitz, Steven Preston, Bob Schmidt COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: Gene Billings STAFF PRESENT: Anthea Hartig, Associate Planner; Larry Henderson, Principal Planner; Scott Murphy, Associate Planner; Shelley Petrelli, Secretary OLD BUSINESS A. ORAL HISTORY LIST UPDATE Anthea Hartig, Associate Planner, presented the oral report. She asked the Commissioners to each make additions to the list of candidates for oral history interviews and return them to her by July 15. She also asked the Commissioners to describe each candidate's area of expertise. The Commission concurred that they would discuss the updated list at the August meeting. B. FOOTHILL MARKETPLACE INTEGRAL PUBLIC ART REVIEW Scott Murphy, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Mr. Murphy presented proposals by Rebecca Guzak and Susana Sheid. He stated that each artist presented four proposals. He informed the Commission of the applicant's recommendations for the site which included mural no. 4 (Guzak) and mural no. 1 (Sheid) . The applicant also suggested a medallion/narrative concept for six locations on the eastern portion of the site. Chairman Preston asked the applicant to come forward and answer a few questions regarding absence of artwork on the western portion of the building. HPC MINUTES -1- June 4, 1992 Phil Ramming, the Wattson Company, 3620 Birch Street, Newport Beach, CA, stated his company was not opposed to artwork in the western portion. He stated they had proposed the artwork in the eastern portion of the site because they understood the Commission wanted the artwork located where the original historic buildings had been. Mr. Ramming showed the Commission examples of of Ms. Quinn's proposal to weld grapes with leaves to form "grape arbors", grapes leaves pressed into concrete, and a bas-relief within a reflection pond. After some discussion, Chairman Preston summed up eight issues that needed to be addressed by the Commission and the following summary is the result of the discussion: 1) The Commission expressed their desire to see the historically based artwork extended to the western portion of the site. They also decided that Ms. Guzak's artwork should be located in the eastern portion of the site and Ms. Sheid's artwork in the western portion and that references to the Big Bear Winery and the Campanella family should be included. 2) The Commission selected murals 2 and 3 from Ms. Guzak's artwork and murals 1 and 2 from Ms. Sheid's artwork. 3) The Commission reached a consensus that they liked the grape arbor concept that included the ball-bearing grapes welded to the copper leaves. 4) The Commission agreed that staff should work with the applicant on the design of the medallions and the respective narrative. 5) The Commission reached a consensus that they approved of the entire plaza concept which includes the arbor and the reflecting pond with the monolithic bas-relief. 6) The Commission decided the Sheid murals should be tiled. 7) The Commission directed staff to work with the applicant on the landscape plans for the indigenous plantings on the site. 8) The Commission directed staff to develop a long-term maintenance agreement for the artwork and specifically, the reflecting pond. MOVED by Cooper, seconded by Banks, that the applicant and staff accept the direction of the Commission with respect to the eight items listed above for the Foothill Marketplace Integral Public Art Review. The motion carried unanimously with the following vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: ARNER, BANKS, COOPER, HASKVITZ, PRESTON, SCHMIDT NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: BILLINGS -carried HPC MINUTES -2- June 4, 1992 DIRECTOR'S REPORTS C. AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION'S NATIONAL CONFERENCE 1992, WASHINGTON, D.C. - Observations Chairman Preston presented a slide show and a brief summary of the 1992 National Planning Conference in Washington, D.C. D. CALIFORNIA PRESERVATION CONFERENCE 1992, EUREKA - Slide show The slide show was continued until the July meeting. COMMISSION BUSINESS E. GOALS AND WORK PROGRAM WORKSHOP (Continued from April 2, 1992) - Oral Report Larry Henderson, Principal Planner, went over any changes made to the budget since the Commission's last meeting. He commented the City had to lay off 15 people in the last week to balance the City's budget (4 employees were from the Planning Department). He stated that there was no money for consultant services, no capital funds except for CDBG, and the State is looking at cutting more funds from the cities to balance their budget. Chairman Preston asked if the Commission could make some temporary adjustments during these tight-budget/personnel times to help alleviate some of the burden for staff (i.e. , meeting 10 times per year rather than 12) . Mr. Henderson stated the suggestion to cut back on meetings would be helpful and made some additional suggestions to the Commission which included changing the hour and day the Commission meets. He also commented that less requests for special project research from the Commission would also be very helpful. The Commission unanimously agreed to consider changes in day or time that may be necessary to facilitate a more efficient operation of staffing. The Commission concurred that an earlier meeting time would be acceptable for consent calendar or non-controversial items if public hearing items were still held at 7:00 PM so the public could attend. The Commission stated a 4:00 PM start time on a Monday or Tuesday would be acceptable and directed staff to coordinate the schedule according to other Commission/Council meetings held in the Council Chamber. The Commission also concurred that meeting 10 times per year rather than 12 would be a temporary economic concession the Commission was willing to make with the understanding that, when the City's budget improved, they would return to the 12 meetings per year. They concurred that HPC MINUTES -3- June 4, 1992 eliminating a summer meeting and a meeting in December or January was acceptable, again leaving staff to work out the details. Finally, the Commission agreed to make fewer special requests of staff's time. After deliberating and prioritizing items from previous meetings, the Commission concurred that the following items reflect their priority goals for 1992-93. Each item is ranked in the order of its priority within each category: TOP PRIORITY 1 . Complete Oral Histories 2. Old Alta Loma Neighborhood Plan 3. Education and Public Relations MEDIUM PRIORITY 1. Etiwanda Specific Plan 2. Archives 3. Alta Loma Packing House LOW PRIORITY 1. North Town Survey ANNOUNCEMENTS The Commission presented Chairman Preston with a Resolution of Commendation on his resignation from the Commission recognizing and honoring his accomplishments as Chairman/Commissioner for the past three years. The Commission concurred that Commissioner Haskvitz should Chair the next meeting as the Vice Chair will be unable to attend. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments ADJOURNMENT The Historic Preservation Commission adjourned at 10: 25 PM to a tour of the Demens-Tolstoy House, 9686 Hillside Road, on June 19, 1992 at 4:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Shelley A. Petrelli Secretary HPC MINUTES -4- June 4, 1992 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting July 2, 1992 Acting Chairman Haskvitz called the Regular Meeting of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Historic Preservation Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held in the Council Chamber at Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Acting Chairman Haskvitz then led the pledge of allegiance. Mayor Stout swore in Anne Tessier as an Historic Preservation Commissioner. ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS: PRESENT: Melicent Arner, Ada Cooper, Alan Haskvitz, Anne Tessier COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: Marsha Banks, Gene Billings, Bob Schmidt STAFF PRESENT: Anthea Hartig, Associate Planner; Larry Henderson, Principal Planner; Beverly Nissen, Associate Planner; Gail Sanchez, Planning Commission Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Moved by Arner, seconded by Cooper, carried 3-0-3-1 with Tessier abstaining, to approve the May 2, 1992, minutes. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS REVIEW OF MASI TOWN CENTER PUBLIC ART PROGRAM Beverly Nissen, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Acting Chairman Haskvitz invited public comment. HPC MINUTES -1- July 2, 1992 Michael Scandiffio, The Scandiffio Company, 1510 Riverside Drive, Burbank discussed the site plan. He noted they plan to relocate the LaFourcade arch to over the doorway of a restaurant. He discussed the proposed Vintner's Walk. Ray Desselle, Peter Brandow & Associates, 150 Paularino Avenue, Suite 277, Costa Mesa, landscape architect, showed a colored plan of the landscaping. He discussed the proposed landscaping along Vintner's Walk. Commissioner Arner expressed concern about adequacy of shade in the parking lot. Mr. Desselle indicated they would be planting trees which would provide adequate shade. Commissioner Arner asked if there would be grape vines on the trellis. Mr. Desselle responded grape vines could be used, but they would be hard to maintain in that area. He suggested that grape vines be used elsewhere on the site where maintenance would not be as much of a factor and they could be blended in with other plants so that the area would not look bare during the dormant season. He preferred the use of other vines on the trellis. Carol Chapman, Victor Fisher Galleries, stated she represented a large group of artists including Raymond Persinger. She showed a small wax model of a sculpture of a vintner carrying grapes in a basket. She indicated the panels of the story board would be etched in bronze, stone, or aluminum. Commissioner Arner questioned if the story board panels at each end of the Vintner's Walk would be of the same material. Ms. Chapman responded affirmatively. Commissioner Arner asked why three panels were planned for the Masi family story board while only one was planned for the LaFourcade family. Ms. Chapman stated there seemed to be more history about the Masi family. Commissioner Cooper felt there should be three panels on the LaFourcade section as well as in the Masi section. Commissioner Arner concurred. Ms. Hartig felt that staff could work with the applicant to provide enough material for three panels in the LaFourcade section. She noted that four LaFourcade daughters are still alive and could be interviewed for the required oral history program for the project. Ms. Chapman noted that both panel areas will be 4 feet x 8 feet in size. She said they could easily divide up both sides. HPC MINUTES -2- July 2, 1992 Commissioner Tessier asked if the names to be inscribed in the walkway pavers were known. Mr. Scandiffio replied they did not know the names as yet. Commissioner Cooper noted that in 1933 at the end of prohibition there were 98 vintners in the area. Mr. Desselle indicated they had planned to show the names with their corresponding labels, but it would be difficult to include labels if the Commission choose to include all 98 names. Ms. Hartig suggested that the Commission could decide to limit the names to the eastern portion of the Cucamonga wine-mak?ng region. Mr. Desselle suggested the names could be listed on the six historical panels along the Vintner's Walk if the Commission would like. Ms. Chapman showed some slides of Raymond Persinger's work. Commissioner Arner asked the proposed size of the statue. Ms. Chapman indicated it would be about 5 feet 4 inches tall, which would have been the average height at that time. There were no further public comments. MOTION: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Arner, to recommend approval of the interpretive public displays, Vintner's Walk, and commissioned public art programs with small details deferred to staff and a report returned to the Historic Preservation Commission on the larger, outstanding design and interpretative issues. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: ARNER, COOPER, HASKVITZ, TESSIER NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: BANKS, BILLINGS, SCHMIDT -carried Ms. Hartig asked if staff should return with a report to the Commission on whether all of the family names or only a handful would be included in Vintner's Walk. It was the consensus of the Commission that such a report would be appropriate. UPDATE AND SLIDE SHOW ON THE 1992 CALIFORNIA PRESERVATION CONFERENCE IN EUREKA, CA HPC MINUTES -3- July 2, 1992 Larry Henderson, Principal Planner, suggested that the matter be continued to the -August 6, 1992, meeting. It was the consensus of the Commission the matter should be continued. ANNOUNCEMENTS Anthea Hartig, Associate Planner, reiterated that four LaFourcade children are still living and could be available to participate in the oral history program for the Masi project. Larry Henderson, Principal Planner, Taestioned which Commissioners would like to attend the National Preservation Foundation Conference in Miami Beach in October. He said there was enough money budgeted to send at least one person, and there should be enough money to send two people if money were transferred from the state conference which will be held in Long Beach. He said there was no money budgeted for staff to attend the National Preservation Conference unless the Commission wanted to use Commission money to send a staff person. Commissioner Cooper suggested a staff member should attend. Commissioner Arner indicated she would love to go, but felt staff should go instead. Commissioner Tessier indicated she would prefer to go next year. Acting Chairman Haskvitz felt Commission funds should be used to send a staff person. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no further public comments. ADJOURNMENT The Commission adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Gail Sanchez Secretary HPC MINUTES -4- July 2, 1992 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA STAFF REPORT DATE: August 6, 1992 TO: Chairman and Members of the Historic Preservation FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner BY: Anthea M. Hartig, Associate Planner SUBJECT: LANDMARK DESIGNATION 92-01 - CUCAMONGA SERVICE CLUB AND THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A proposal to designate the Central Public School (known as Sweeten Hall) , located at 9324 San Bernardino Road, Rancho Cucamonga, as an Historic landmark - APN: 208-111-09. BACKGROUND I Staff has been working with the Board of the Cucamonga Service Club over the past few months in efforts to survey and now landmark this important community structure which was originally listed as SUS (Surveyed with Undetermined Significance) on the City's Historic Site List (see Exhibit "A") . SITE LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION Location and Description: Situated on the northeast corner of the intersection of San Bernardino Road and Hellman Avenue, the site's topography is relatively flat. The parcel is 2. 19 acres in size. Site Land Use, Zoning, General Plan Designations: The site is currently utilized by a variety of community groups and clubs, predominantly by the Service Club, and has been the home of the regional Head Start school program for many years (the program first utilized the older classrooms but now occupies a modular classroom placed at the rear of the site) . The site is designated Low Density Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) per the General Plan and Development Districts Map. Surrounding Land Use, Zoning, General Plan/Specific Plan Designations: The land to the north, east, and west is also zoned for Low Density Residential use, while that to the south is designated Office/Mixed Use by the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan. Physical Description: This roughly U-shaped, single-storied structure of poured concrete opens to the west, onto San Bernardino Road, with two classroom wings flanking a large central hall/auditorium wing. A series of arches support a portico extension from the building face of this ITEM A HPC STAFF REPORT LD 92-01 - CENTRAL SCHOOL August 6, 1992 Page 2 main (south) facade. The central wing extends north, across the building pane of the two flanking wings, where it intersects at a right angle a single storied auxiliary structure that is oriented to the north. It first appeared to staff that this rear portion could be an addition, but if it were, it was added shortly after initial construction because it is shown on the 1929 Sandborne Map (see Exhibit "B) . A decorative raised-edge parapet, indicative of Mission Revival styling, wraps around the edge of the entire cross-gabled roof joining two symmetrical towers which rise above the parapet line and are located on either side of the rear of the central hall. The parapet gives the structure an appearance taller than just a single story. The roof is wood framed and rafter ends are exposed along the overhanging eaves. While many of the doors have been replaced over the years, most of the original one-over-one light, double-hung windows remain. Other decorative elements include round attic vents and trim, another Mission Revival style detail, with coping painted to highlight the parapet's movement. ANALYSIS Historical Background: This structure was built on the site of the first school constructed in the Cucamonga townsite around 1890. The year 1915 marked the formation of the Centre.l School District, the first district in the local area. The new school was constructed between 1915 and 1917 in commemoration of the new district and after the first school had been demolished. Just down the street was the developing downtown of Cucamonga, which by 1913 was complete with everything from a bakery to a billiards room, with a bank, post office, and at least two wagon repair shops. Significance: Historical and Cultural - Although a small, growing community, the erection of both Central Public Schools represented the dedication the 2,800 residents had to education. A part of Cucamonga's core - San Bernardino Road and Archibald Avenue - the school played an important role in the townsite's development in the 1920s and 1930s. The school and its grounds continued to serve an important function in the young community. Then a boy, pitcher Rolly Fingers and many other boys played baseball in the first Little League field in the area which was located in the back of the school. In the mid-1920s, the area's first Boy Scout troop met in the school which also housed the meetings of the Cucamonga-Alta Loma Women's Club and the Cucamoi,ga Service Club. The school became a community hall in the late 1960s thanks to Mr. Sweeten, who purchased the site when the district constructed a new school. The two aforementioned clubs first purchased the hall together and later the Service Club bought the Women's Club share in 1985. A � HPC STAFF REPORT LD 92-01 - CENTRAL SCHOOL August 6, 1992 Page 3 Architectural: The school's U-shaped arrangement, commanding size, and strong Mission Revival styling make it a standout structure in the City's inventory of pre-1915 buildings. Constructed of poured-in-place concrete, the school remains one of the very few public structures built so substantially. Issues: Staff welcomes this designation and has a deep respect for the concern the Cucamonga Service Club has for the site. Environmental Assessment: Landmark designations are exempt under CEQA per Article 19, Section 15308. This designation is accompanied by a duly advertised public hearing. FACTS FOR FINDINGS Per Section 2.24.090 of the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance, the following findings are made concerning the designation of the Central Public School (Sweeten Hall) . Historic and Cultural Significance: Finding: The proposed landmark is particularly representative of an historical period, type, style, region, or way of life. Fact: Few public buildings remain: to remind us of life in Cucamonga circa 1915, and even fewer schools have survived intact. Finding: The proposed landmark is of greater age than most of its kind. Fact: The structure may be the oldest, unaltered school in the City. Finding: The site is the location of an important historic event or building. Fact: Since the first school in Cucamonga was built on this site in the early 1890's, its significance lies both above and below ground. Neighborhood and Geographic Setting Finding: The proposed landmark in its location represents an established and familiar visual feature of the neighborhood, community, or city. lq3 HPC STAFF REPORT LD 92-01 - CENTRAL SCHOOL August 6, 1992 Page 4 Fact: Children have been traveling to and from this site for close to 100 years, service groups and many other clubs have spent countless hours working together in a spirit of community outreach and cohesiveness throughout the majority of this century, and as such, the structure stands as a living, lasting reminder of the area's heritage. RBCOIr&MDATION Staff recommends the Historic Preservation Commission forward its approval to the City Council to designate the Central Public School (Sweeten Hall) as an Historic Landmark. Respec ly submitted, 4 Z Brad ller City Planner BB:AH:mlg Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Landmark Application with Photographs Exhibit "B" - Building Footprint from 1929 Sandborne Map Resolution of Approval City of Rancho Cucamonga Application for HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION HISTORIC POINT OF INTEREST DESIGNATION X Historic Landmark Historic Point of Interest IDENTIFICATION 1. Common Name: Sweeten Hall 2. Historic Name, if known: Central School 3. Street or Rural Address: 9324 San Bernardino Road City Cucamonga Zip. 91730 County: San Bernardino Assessor's Parcel No. 208-111-09 Zone: Low-Residential Legal Description: NW14 of the SWIA of the SE of Sect. 3, Township 1S, Range 7W San Bernardino Base and Meridian 4. Present 6wner, if known: r11r a_ sPrv; ca C 1 undress: o_n_ Rnx 47 City:Cucamonga Zip: 91730 Ownership is: public private X 5. Present Use: Meetinq Hall, Schoo briginal Use: School Other past uses: DESCRIPTION 6. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or structure and describe any major alterations from its original condition: This U-shaped, single storied structure of poured concrete opens onto San Bernardino Road with two classroom wings flanking a large central hall/auditorium A highly decorative, raised-edqe parapet, indicative of (Cont. ) 7. Location sketch map (draw k label 8. Approximate property size: site and surrounding streets, Lot Size (in feet) roads, and prominent landmarks): Frontage 339' Depth ,rar, or approx. acreage 9. Condition: (check one) a. Excellent b. Good c. Fair X d. Deteriorated e. No longer in existence 10. Is the feature: a. Altered? b. Unaltered? X 11. Surroundings: (check more than Q one if necessary) a. Open land X b. Residential X C. Scattered buildings d. Densely built-up X 77 x � ) e. Commercial 0 f. Industrial g. Other SAN BERNARDINO FZD. 12. Threats to Site: a. None known b. Private development c. Zoning d. Public Works Project e. Vandalism X f. Other ' 13. Dates of enclosed photograph(s) NOTE: The following ( Items 14-19) are for structures only. 14. Primary exterior building material: a. Stone b. Brick c. Stucco d. Adobe e. Wood f. OtherConcrete 15. Is the Structure: a. On its original site? ves b. Moved? c. Unknown? 16. Year of Initial Construction: 191h-1q,2Q__ This Date is: a. Factual b. Estimated X 17. Architect (if known): 18. Builder (if known): 19. Related Features: a. Barn b. Carriage house c. Outhouse d. Shed(s) e. Formal Garden(s) f. Windmill g. Watertower/tankhouse h. Other School field; i. None field tower/concession stand SIGNIFICANCE 20. Briefly state historical and/or architectural importance (include dates, events, and persons associated with the site when known): The school's U-shaped arrangement, commanding size, and stronq mission-revival styling make it a staid-out structure in the City's inventory of pre-1925 buildings. Constructed of poured in-place concrete, the school remains one of the very few (cont:) 21. Main theme of the historic resource: (check only one): a. Architecture b. Arts k Leisure c. Economic/Industrial d. Government e. Exploration/Settlement f. Military g. Religion h. Social/Education X 22. Sources: List books, documents, surveys, personal interviews, and their dates: Interviews with Gene Billings, Ada Cooper; Clucas, Light Over The Mountain; 1920 Census data 23. Date form prepared 29 Play 1992By (name): A. Hartig Address: 10500 Civic Center Dr. City: R. Cucamonga Zip: 91730 Phone: (714) 989-1861 Organization: City City Use Only ,eXor�!>IT �+ - 1 SWEETEN HALL/CENTRAL SCHOOL LANDMARK APPLICATION DESCRIPTION (Cont. ) mission-revival styling wraps around the entire cross-gabled roof line, joining two symmetrical towers which rise above the parapet line and are located on either side of the rear of the central hall. The parapet gives the structure a taller presence. The roofing is framed in wood and rafter ends are exposed along the overhanging leaves. While the front doors have been replaced, most of the original one-over- one light, double-hung windows remain. Other decorative elements include circular attic vents, another mission revival style detail, arched porticos and walkways, and coping painted to highlight the parapet movement. SIGNIFICANCE (Cont. ) public buildings built so substantially. This structure was built on the site of the first school raised in Cucamonga, c. 1890, so the site is also cf potential archaeological significance. The year 1915 marked the formation of the Central School District, the first such creation, and demonstrated that although still small, approximately 2,800 people in 1920, the Cucamonga community placed a high value on education. Just west of the town's core at San Bernardino Road and Archibald Avenue, the school played an important role in the townsite's development in the 1920s and '30s. The school and its grounds continued to function significantly in the tri-community area, as young Rolly Fingers and many other boys played baseball in the first "Little League" field in the back of the school. In the mid-1920s, the first Boy Scout Troop met at the school, and for many years, the Alta Loma/Cucamonga Woman's Club and the Cucamonga Service First used and then owned the school which became a community hall thanks to Mr. Sweeten. The service club, formed in 1925, still owns and manages the site providing a wide-variety of community-based programs and events in a proud and long tradition of outreach and service. • • • z 94 Kel1 1 • • let s. 46 . ti ` r it I r o �'r eta w Nrk�rc� HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION LANDMARK SURVEY Address: 1524 S-W Re4zrlA2-Dt N O R.D Ap#_ Zp I I I a - View Looking Date of Photo IAaZ A%j View Looking 3oUtf4-WlSt: Date of Photo ICA S, _. 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A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF HISTORIC LANDMARK 92-01 TO DESIGNATE THE CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHOOL (SWEETEN HALL) , LOCATED AT 9324 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD, AS A LANDMARK, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 208-111-09. A. Recitals. (i) The Cucamonga Service Club and the City of Rancho Cucamonga have filed an application for a Landmark as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject is referred to as "the application." (ii) On the 6th day of August 1992, the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application. (iii) All legal prerequisites prior 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 Commission 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 219 acres of land, basically a square configuration, located at 9324 San Bernardino Road. 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced hearing on August 6, 1992, 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 historical period, type, style, region, or way of life. Fact: Few public buildings remain to remind us of life in Cucamonga circa 1915, and even fewer schools survived intact. HPC RESOLUTION NO. LD 92-01 - CENTRAL SCHOOL August 6, 1992 Page 2 Finding: 2) The proposed landmark is of greater age than most of its kind. Fact: The structure may be the oldest, unaltered school in the City. Finding: 3) The site is the location of an important historic event or building. Fact: Since the first school in Cucamonga was built on this site in the early 1890's, its significance lies both above and below ground. B. Neighborhood and Geographic Setting: Finding: 1 ) The proposed landmark in its location represents an established and familiar visual feature of the neighborhood, community, or city. Fact: Children have been traveling to and from this site for close to 100 years; service groups and many other clubs have spent countless hours working together in a spirit of community outreach and cohesiveness throughout the majority of this century, and as such, the structure stands as a living, lasting reminder of the area's heritage. 4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 above, this Commission 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 LD 92-01 on this 6th day of August 1992. 5. The Chairman of this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 6TH DAY OF AUGUST 1992. BY: Marsha Meek Banks, Vice Chair AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA STAFF REPORT DATE: August 6, 1992 TO: Chairman and Members of the Historic Preservation Commission FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner BY: Anthea M. Hartig, Associate Planner SUBJECT: Review of Request by Michael Scandiffio, Masi Commerce Center, to Remove Condition No. 4 of Resolution 91-05 - LaFourcade Store Point of Interest Designation/Demolition Request BACKGROUND: As the Commission will recall, the contribution required of the Masi project to the Chaffey-Garcia House Barn project was modified by the City Council in September 1991, during their review of the Point of Interest application and Demolition Request for the LaFourcade Store (see attached Resolution 91-275, Exhibit "A") . At that time, the amount of the contribution was reduced from $25, 000 to $10, 000 and an element of flexibility was added to the condition which would allow for the allocation of these monies to other similar projects if the Chaffey- Garcia House project was no longer in need of them. Since last summer, the Masi project has progressed through its initial design stages and has just received Planning Commission approval. Setting the project apart will be the commissioned public art and interpretative displays, as required by Condition 2 of Resolution 91- 275, both of which should add historic and aesthetic depth to the project. It is because of the extent of these artistic and interpretive displays that Michael Scandiffio, developer of the Masi project, has requested that the Historic Preservation Commission recommend to the Council that the $10, 000 donation requirement be waived. Mr. Scandiffio argues in the attached letter that his client has gone beyond the public art requirement with the inclusion of the sculpture of a vintner along the proposed "vintner' s" walk (Exhibit "B") . Furthermore, Mr. Scandiffio perceives that the way in which Condition 4 reads allows for the $10, 000 to be applied to his project instead of the efforts to reconstruct the Chaffey-Garcia House Barn. ANALYSIS: While staff appreciates Mr. Scandiffio and the Masi family' s efforts to create good, educational public art, staff does not concur with Mr. Scandiffio that the sculpture exceeds the required art mitigations . To date, neither this Commission nor the Planning Commission' s records indicate that the public/interpretative art proposed by the project proponents goes beyond the requirements of the condition. Furthermore, staff believes that Condition 4 was worded r_o compensate for any unexpected changes in the Barn project so that the monies could be utilized for other City-related preservation projects :r fund development . ITEM B HPC STAFF REPORT MASI COMMERCE CENTER August 6, 1992 P9ge 2 RECOMMENDATION: After careful review, staff recommends that the Commission not support Mr. Scandiffio's requested interpretation of Condition 4 of Resolution 91-275. Respectfully submitted, Brad Bullar City Planner BB:AMH/jfs Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Resolution 91-275 Exhibit "B" - July 6, 1992, Letter from Michael Scandiffio to Anthea Hartig RESOLUTION NO. 91-275 A RE SOLUMON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING HISTORIC POINT OF INTEREST 91-02 DESIGNATING THE LAFOURMDE SIME, LOCATED AT 11871 FOOTHILL BouLEVAR'D, AS A POINT OF IlTrERES`r AND CERTIFICATION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR DEMOLITION OF THE STRUCTURE - APN: 229-011-10 A. Recitals. (i) The City has filed an application for a Point of Interest as deSCribed in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Point of Interest is referred to as the "application." (ii) On September 5, 1991, the Historic Preservation Con fission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that date. (iii) On September 18, 1991, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on the date. (iv) All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. B. Resolution. NOW, THE MIORE, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga does hereby find, determine and resolve 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 one acre of land, basically a rectangular configuration, located on the southwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Rochester (Orange) Avenue intersection. 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Council during the above-referenced public hearing on September 18, 1991, 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 Historic Preservation Camnission policy regarding landmark designation over an owner's objection, this Council hereby makes the following findings and facts: A. Historical and Cultural Significance: Finding: 1. The proposed Point of Interest was corrected with someone renowned, important, or a local personality. Resolution No. 91-275 Page 2 Fact/s: John B. LaFourcade established an advanced and elaborate winemaki.ng and grape-handling business in an era marked by failed attempts at such endeavors in the Rochester/Cucamonga area. Seemingly well known throughout the Styr LaFourcade represents an important epoch and entrepreneurial spirit of this valley. Finding: 2. The architect or builder was important. Fact/s: In choosing J. N. Johnson to design and construct his winery complex, LaFaurcade was one of few local property owners in the late teens-early 1920s to employ a contractor who was very well known in the County. Johnson constructed many large and impressive public and private buildings in San Bernardino, Redlands, and Colton. B. Historic Architectural and Engineering Significance: Finding: 1. The construction materials or engineering methods used in the proposed Point of Interest are unusual or significant or uniquely effective. Fact/s: Although it has been altered, the main entrance of the building which is marked by a parapet and flanked with Corinthian pilasters, remains as a testament to a design palette created by LaFourcade and Johnson which was unique to this area. C. Neighborhood and Geographic Setting: Finding: 1. The proposed Point of Interest in its location represents an established and familiar visual feature of the neighborhood, cccuunity, or city. Fact/s: As a gas station, store, and restaurant, the subject structure stands as a 70-year-old notable fixture in the oannmity's landscape. 4. This Council hereby finds that the project has been reviewed and considered for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970. If properly mitigated, the requested demolition of the LaFourcade Store would not require further envirormental review and a mitigated Negative Declaration will be issued for such demolition. Resolution No. 91-275 Page 3 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 City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga hereby approves, on the 18th day of September 1991, Point of Interest 91-02 for the LaFoircade Store. The Council further adopts the following Conditions of Approval mitigating the requested demolition: 1) No demolition permits shall be issued for the existing structures prior to the property owner's written acknowl- edgment and acceptance of the Cultural Resource Mitigation Measures per the mitigated Negative Declaration; 2) The development of the site shall incorporate details of the site's history, in particular the LaFourcade period, through the incorporation of the following measures: commissioned public art and development and placement of interpretive public displays. The final specifications of such measures shall be reviewed by the Historic Presery - tion Commission and forwarded with a recommendation to the Planning Commission during development/design review hearings on any development proposal for this site. Final approval of the appropriate public art and interpretive displays shall occur prior to the issuance of building permits; 3) The decorative parapet at the northeast corner of the building dating from the LaFourcade period shall be removed using reasonable efforts during demolition. City staff shall be present during this demolition to inspect. the parapet. The parapet element or reproduction thereof shall be considered for incorporation into the above public art or interpretive exhibit. The decorative parapet shall be docLmmented per NABS/HAER standards, the final form of which shall be approved by the City Planner prior to demolition permit being issued; 4) The developer shall contribute $10,000 to the Chaffey- Garcia House Barn project, which will be used to develop a museum/cultural center depicting and exhibitirg the agricultural heritage of the area. The City Council may, upon the input of the Historic Preservation Commission, allocate these funds to another similar type of preserva- tion project, including but not necessarily limited to, the Historic Preservation Site and Land-Banking Fund, depending upon the timing of the compliance with this mitigation. This contribution shall be provided prior to the issuance of building permits of any phase of the Masi Commerce Center; Resolution No. 91-275 Page 4 5) The site developer shall sponsor four Oral History inter- views of individuals knowledgeable of the LaFourcade/Masi era of significance. These interviews, which shall not exceed a cost of $5,000.00, shall be conducted by a consultant approved by City staff. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 18th day of September, 1991. AYES: Alexander, Buquet, Stout, Williams, Wright NOES: None ABSENT: None Dennis L. Stout, Mayor AT=: Delia J. City Clerk I, DEBRA J. ADAMS, CI'T'Y CLEC of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adapted by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 18th day of September, 1991. Executed this 19th day of September, 1991 at Rancho Cucamonga, California. J. City Clerk Resolution No. 91-275 Page 4 5) The site developer shall sponsor four Oral History inter- views of individuals knowledgeable of the LaFourcade/Masi era of significance. These interviews, which shall not exceed a cost of $5,000.00, shall be conducted by a consultant approved by City staff. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 18th day of September, 1991. AYES: Alexander, Buquet, Start, Williams, Wright NOES: None ABSENT: None Deruv s L. Stout, Mayor ATTEST: (t"o L Debra J. 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 18th day of September, 1991. Executed this 19th day of September, 1991 at Rancho Cucamonga, California. J. City Clerk 135- 07-06-1992 04:56PM FROM The Soardiif1c Company T3) 17149e-,3499 F.01 THE SCANDIM0 COMPANY rl-v July 6, 1992 Anthea Hartig, Associate PLanner pd JUL 71%2 Planning Department City of Rancho Cucamonga wwww��ll++1l 10500 Civic Center Drive j Rancho Cucamonga, Ca. 91729 Subj : Masi Project - City Council Resolution 91-275 Re: Condition 4 - $10,000 Contribution Dear Ms. Hartigs Thank you for scheduling our request in regard to the above on August 6, 1992. I would like to further clarify our position. It is our opinion that the LaFourcade and Masi Monuments, both utilizing approximately 7 foot wide ase reliefs, constitute fulfillment of the public art requiremen of Condition 2 . These base relief panels are not interpretative displays, they are commissioned works of art. The display panels along the "Vintners' Walk" will fulfill the additional requirement for interpretative public displays as also required under Condition 2 . However, we believe that the vintner Sculpture goes beyond the requirements of Condition 2 for public art. The required public art had to be related to the site's history, in particular the LaFoureade period. we believe this requirement is fulfilled via the LaFourcade and Masi Monuments discussed above. The Vintner Sculpture is an additional element proposed by us to celebrate the Vintner families in Cucamonga; this was not a required mitigation. The cost of the Vintner Sculpture is approximately $35,000. We propose that the $10,000 contribution, as required under Condition 4, be earmarked for the Masi property and applied toward the cost of the vintner Sculpture. Condition 4 allows for this monetary contribution to be applied to other projects in lieu of the Chaffey Garcia House Barn project. We believe that our request is consistent with the spirit in which Condition 4 was written. Thank you for all your help. If you have questions, please call me at (818) 846 - 2070. Sincerely, C� Mi ael Scandiff io EXWEN -JT TOTAL P.•`! CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA STAFF REPORT DATE: August 6, 1992 TO: Chairman and Members of the Historic Preservation Commission FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner BY: Anthea M. Hartig, Associate Planner SUBJECT: INITIAL STATUS REVIEW OF DINER LOCATED AT 9656 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, RANCHO CUCAMONGA - APN: 208-153-23 BACKGROUND: The owner of the property at 9656 Foothill Boulevard has submitted an application to remodel and reuse the existing diner on the site as a small restaurant. The proposed modifications would decidedly alter the existing appearance of the structure, adding a stucco finish and red tile roof, and thus staff was asked to comment on the significance of this structure and the appropriateness of the proposed alterations. Staff would like to take this opportunity to raise a policy question regarding the processing of sites and structures listed as Surveyed with Undetermined Significance (SUS). Staff strongly believes that final determination of SUS sites and structures can be addressed administratively by staff and not require Historic Preservation Commission action unless staff determines a need to seek the Commission's support or comment before taking a final action. If the Commission concurs with this direction, staff requests, by minute action separate from the action on the diner, that this policy be applied to all future considerations of SUS sites or structures. ANALYSIS: A. Architectural Description: The structure is small in scale, narrow, and single-storied. Originally, it served as a railroad car or perhaps a bus and after moved to this site was remodeled into a diner. Minimal framing and a partial concrete block wall were built up around the car which was also extended at both ends and a low-pitched, side gabled roof completed the structural reworking. To meet the floor height of the car, a set of three poured concrete steps led up to the entrance door which faces south and is further marked architecturally by a small pediment over the doorway. Two small, wood framed and sided additions were attached to the rear (north) of the structure; presumably at a later date. B. Historical Background: Little information exists on this diner structure. From conversations with Ada Cooper and Gene Billings, staff has discoverei that a man named Frye moved the car to its present site in the early or mi 9 1940s. The diner served breakfast and lunch and the management wi5 associated with Lucy and John' s (Nosenzo) restaurant business. The diner F. I ; not been in continuous operation and according to Ms. Cooper, was never very popular eating establishment. ITEM C HPC STAFF REPORT INITIAL STATUS REVIEW OF DINER August 6, 1992 Page 2 RECOMMENDATION: After completing preliminary research, staff finds that the diner structure does not have the needed architectural or engineering significance required of a local landmark per the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance. Nor does the structure seem to have been an established focal point of the original communities. Thus, staff recommends that the status of the structure located at 9656 Foothill Boulevard be changed from SUS (Surveyed with Undetermined Significance) to SDI (Surveyed and Determined Insignificant) on the City's Designated and Potential Historic Sites List. 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View Looking I tJLZ t--" Date of Phot CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA STAFF REPORT DATE: August 6, 1992 TO: Chairman and Members of the Historic Preservation Commission FROM: Larry Henderson, AICP, Principal Planner SUBJECT: CHANGING DAY AND TIME OF THE REGULAR HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETINGS BACKGROUND: With the onset of the continuing economic recession and the accompanying staff reductions, there has been an ongoing dialogue concerning measures the Commission can take to provide for greater efficiency. Another recent change the Commission has become aware of is the change in the hours of operation for the Civic Center complex. Effective July 27, 1992, City employees will be on a 4/10 work program and the Civic Center will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. , Monday through Thursday. ANALYSIS: Previously Commissioners expressed interest in meeting on a less frequent basis. For example, meeting every two months rather than every month, or meeting ten months during the year (skipping the December and January meetings). Other alternatives discussed included starting meetings earlier to allow for discussion on routine items first. This would eliminate situations where the public would have to wait an inordinate amount of time and thereby potentially discourage public participation at meetings. The Commission has suggested starting the regular meeting at 5:00 p.m. for items that are routine and non- controversial, with a dinner break at 6:00 p.m. , and then continuing the meeting at 7:00 p.m. for public hearing items and any other items found necessary. This alterniive has the added benefit of providing & one hour dinner break for the Commissioners and staff. Lastly, the Commission has discussed moving the normal first Thursday of the month meeting to another day because, with the new 4/10 work program, there would be a three-day gap following a Commission meeting. This would cause needless delays in processing applications within the City. Staff has found that the Council Chamber is available the second Monday and Tuesday of each month. The second Tuesday would probably be preferable because it would avoid conflicts with federal holidays and allow additional information to be submitted prior to meetings on rare occasions and enable staff to provide some initial analysis of that information prior to the meeting. ITEM D HPC Staff Report Proposed Mtg. Date and Time Chg. August 6, 1992 Page 2 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Commission approve the attached resolution recommending the changing of the day and time of regular meetings of the Historic Preservation Commission. Respectfully ubmitted, La y Henderson, AICP Principal Planner LJH:sp Attachments: Resolution of Approval RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL A CHANGE IN THE DAY AND HOUR FOR THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION. WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Cucamonga has initiated a 4/10 work program for City staff at the Civic Center, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga; and WHEREAS, the Commission believes moving the day and time of their regularly scheduled meetings will provide for a more effective and timely review. NOW, THEREFORE, the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga does hereby resolve as follows: Section 1 : Regular meetings for the Historic PreservatioA.,Commission shall be held in the Council Chamber at the Civic Center complex, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, and said regular,.-meeting shall occur as follows: a. The second Tuesday of each month, starting at 5:00 p.m. for routine and non-controversial items, breaking at 6:00 p.m. , and 'reconvening at 7:00 p.m. for advertised public hearing items and any other items as determined necessary by the Commission. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 6th day of August 1992. BY: Marsha Meek Banks, Vice-Chair AYES: NOES: ABSENT: