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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986/05/01 - Agenda Packet - HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Z 1977 I. iOmS Park Community Center 9161 Base I.ipe Road P~ncbo C1.]camoDoa, ~a ] iforDi~ Thursday, May 1 , 1986 7:00 p.m. lo CALL TO ORDER A. Pledqe of Allegiance to Flag. B. Roll Call: Arner , Banks , Billings , Cooper , Schmidt , Stamm and Strane C. Approval of Minutes: April 3, 1986 2. ANNOUNCEMENTS 3 · COMMISSION ITF~S 4. STAFF REPORTS A. Victoria Groves Park - Pepper Trees 5. PUBLIC COMMENT 6. ADJOURNMENT ~i m,te~ ~Pancho (""'l]cctmonaa, ~istoric Preservation Commission ADril 3, 1986 Regular Meeting Meetinq was called to order by Chairman Arner at 7:03 p.m. Call to 0rder Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Arner. Pledge of Allegiance Present were Commissioners Arner, Banks, Billings, Schmidt, Roll Call Stature, and Strane. (Absent: Cooper). Minutes of March 6, 1986, Regular Meeting were reviewed. ~inutes 3/6/86 Motion: Moved by Banks, seconded by Scbmidt, that minutes of March 6, 1986, Peaular Meeting be approved as submitted. Motion carried: 6-0-1. (Absent: Cooper). A~INOUNCF. MFNTS: Commissioner Strane reminded the Commission that the Old Rancho Days Celebration will be held on May 17 at the Rains House. 01d Rancho Days Commissioner Banks announced that the Etiwanda Historic Society will meet on April 8, 1986, at 7:00 p.m. at the Buddhist Temple, Etiwanda Historic for their regular meeting. Society ~,4eeting Chairman Arner announced that Commission membership in ~he California Preservation has been requested. Calif. Preservation Membersh lp Chairman Arner reported that the Historic Preservation Conference will be held on May 1-4 in Monterey. Commissioner Conference May 1-4 Banks to advise staff if she is able to attend. Monterey ADVERTI S FD PUBLIC HEARING: ~ Public Hearing was held to accept testimony regarding the possibility of recommending to Council City Historic Landmark Ledig House designation for the Ledig House, 5702 Amethyst. The application for Landmark designation was submitted to the Commission last month by Michael Choate, present owner of the house. Mr. Choate stated at that time that he is seeking Landmark designation for the house to circumvent the westerly extension of Wilson Avenue. His house is located directly in the path of the proposed extension. Chairman Arner requested a report from staff. Staff reported that the westerly extension of Wilson Avenue was approved by the Plannin~ Commission in January, 1983 , as a part of the Circulation Element in the General Plan. There are no current estimates on time frames for construction. The Ledig House lies within the path of the proposed extension. Chairman ~rDer opened the Public Hearina. Ledig House cifv Manager, T..auren ~Tasserman, re,area to the Commission the high priority the City Council has placed. on adequate traffic circulation. City Engineer, Lloyd Hubbs, reported to the Commission that Lauren Wasserman Wilson Avenue has long been established as a secondary highway Lloyd Hubbs designed with the necessary buffer characteristics enabling it to be a traffic carrying street. Helen Kilmurray, and Commissioner Billings shared with the Commission information on past residents of the home. Mr. Choate, current owner of the home, reported on alterations he is presently making to the home. He stated that he has Mr. Choate obtained buildin~ permits for the addition of two bedrooms and a bathroom. It was the consensus of the Commission that this alteration would not affect the historic integrity of the house. Mr. Cboate questioned who would be financially responsible for the relocation of the house when Wilson Avenue is extended. Mr. Hubbs and Mr. Wasserman reported that in the event the house is declared a City Landmark by the Council., the City would probably have to bear the cost of relocation. Mr. Choate had no further Guestions. There being no further testimony, Chairman Arner closed the Public Hearing. Public Hearing Closed The Commission discussed the history of the Ledig House and found the following items relative to the home' s historic significance. 1. The home is one of five Ledig homes remaining. Discussion of History of House 2. The Ledig's were early settlers to the Alta Loma area and prominent in its development. 3. The i!edig Mouse was also home to D.A. Beck who was responsible for drilling many of the area's water wells. 4.The house is representative oi: the architectural style once typical of the area. 5.The house is located in a prominent area and is well kept. Commission members questioned Lloyd Hubbs on the feasibility of curving the westerly extension of ~Tilson Avenue around the subject house thereby protecting it from having to be relocated. Mr. Hubbs ret~Drted that in the interest of traffic circulation, it would be the Engineering Division's recommendation that Wilson ~venue be extended as proposed. ~]~f~rje Preservation Commission ~pri] ~, 1986 Commissioner Banks stated that she felt the historic value of the house was more significant than traffic circulation. Motion: Moved by Banks, seconded by Billings, to recommend to Council that the I,edig House 5702 Amethyst, be designated as a City Historic Landmark. Further, that at such time the westerly extension of Wilson is scheduled, the Commission be involved in the design. Discussion followed during which City Manager Wasserman suggested that street design and traffic circulation is not Street Design within the purview of the Commission and further that the Discussion Commission may not have the technical expertise reGuired to design streets. Motion Amended with the approval of Banks and Billings, to recommend to Council that the Ledig House, 5702 Amethyst, be designated as a City Historic Landmark; and further, that at the time the westerly extension of Wilson is scheduled, the Historic Preservation Commission review the design of the street and offer comment to the Council on possible alternatives to Wilson being extended through the subject property. Amended Motion carried 6-0-1. (Absent: Cooper). COMMISSION ITEMS: Mr. Hubbs and Commission discussed the proposed sample curb and gutter to be implemented in front of the Chaffey-Garcia House. Chaffey Garcia House Stone Curb Sample Commissioner Banks requested that the proposed one ioot gutter width be expanded to two feet. Commission members requested Mr. Hubbs to investigate the possibility of requiring the posting of a bond by persons proposing construction activity. This bond would ensure the availability of financial resources to repair damage to curbs caused by construction operations. Grant Funds Commissioner Banks reported that she is working on an application for State Grant Funds for 1987. Staff related information received from the Planning Division regarding street naming policies. Nine names from the list Street Names submitted by the Commission have been used to date. ~inutes Historic Preservation Commission April 3, 1986 paqe 4 Commissioner Banks requested that staff send a letter to property owners of Historic Landmarks reminding them of the Letter to Historic status. Landmark Owners Commissioners Billings and Cooper are currently updating the names on the Historic Landmarks List. Update names Commissioners discussed the Council authorization of $10,000 matching funds for the survey of historic places grant request. Commission reaffirmed their request for funding for the survey Matching funds from the City's General Fund in the amount of $10,000. for Survey City Planner, Brad Buller, has reported that Dennis Stout, Planning Commission Chairman, will be contacting Chairman Arner regarding a joint meetin~ between the Planning Commission and Joint Meeting with the Historic Preservation Commission. Planning Commission staff was requested to inform the Chamber of Commerce of the 150tb anniversary celebration of the area and request their Chamber of Commerce support. Commissioner Billinqs informed the Commission that Mr. Sam Maloof is to set a date in June for the Commission to visit his Sam Maloof home. Staff reported that. Virginia Eaton of Chaffey College would like another meeting with the Commission. Staff to schedule a date Meeting with Virginia and time with Ms. Eaton. Eaton ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Arner adjourned the Meeting at 8:45 p.m. Adjournment Respectfully Submitted by: Bea Smiderle Community Services Department