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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986/02/06 - Agenda Packet 'HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION _ 1977 Lions Park Commumitv Center 91 61 Base Line Road Rancbo Cucamon~a, California Thursday, February 6, 1986 7:00 p.m. 1o CALL TO ORDER A. Pledge of Allegiance to Flag. ~. ~oll Call: Arner , Banks , Billings , Cooper , Scbmidt__, Stamm__and Strane__ C. Approval of Minutes: December 5, 1985 2. ANNOUNCEMENTS 3- COMMISSION ITEMS A. Public Hearing - Historic Landmark Application - Etiwanda Avenue Rock Curbs Location east and west side of Etiwanda Avenue between Foothill Boulevard and 23rd. street. 4. STAFF RF~ORTS 5. PUBLIC COMMENT 6. ADJOURNMENT Minutes R~ncho Cucamon~a Historic Preservation Commission December 5, 1985 ~e~ular Meeting Meetinq was called to order by Chairman Arner at 7:02 p.m. Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Arner. Pledge of Allegiance Present were Commissioners Arner, Billings, Cooper, Schmidt, and ROll Strane. (Absent: Banks and Stamm). Minutes of November 7, 1985, Regular Meeting were reviewed. Minutes 11/7/85 Motion: Moved by Schmidt, seconded by Billinqs, that minutes of November 7, Regular Meeting, be approved as posted. Motion carried 5-0. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Commissioner Schmidt announced that on December 6 and 7th the Casa de Rancho Cucamonga will host their Annual Gourmet Dinner. Candle Light Tour Friday, December 13, the Candle Light Tour will be held. Staff announced that the January 2, 1986, meeting will be held in Gallery East. Staff informed the Commission that the Grant Application for Grant In-Aid Funding has been submitted. Notification from the Grant App]icati0n State is expected in late March, 1986. Arrival of Arrival of Commissioner Banks 7:10 p.m. Commissioner Banks Staff reported that Virginia Eaton, Director of the Rex Wignall Museum at Chaffey College, has requested the Commission's assistance regarding the proposed History of Wine exhibit Chaffey C0l]ege tentatively scheduled for mid September. Ms. Eaton also Virginia Eaton suggested that there may be a possibility of a joint venture between the Commission and the College for the production of historically themed calendars. Chairman Arner reported that she is very pleased to see the results of the City Beautification Project in the street tree Beautificati0n plantings along Carnelian and Base Line. Project Staff noted that the Municipal Code requires selection of a Chairman each calendar year. This being the final meeting for Chairman Appointment 1985, it was suggested that ap_pointment of a Chairman for 1986 be considered at this time. COMMISSION ITEMS: Commissioner Schmidt suggested that Chairman Arner retain her position as Chairman for 1986. Discussion followed. Chairman Arner Re-Appointed ~otioD: ~ove~ hv Scbmi~t, .~econded bv ~illin~s, that CommissioDer Arner coPtinue as Chairman for 1986. Motion carried unanimously. The Citizens' Advisory Commission reguested the Commission review the historic significance of the rock curbs within the Rock Curbs City. Commissioner Banks reported that the Etiwanda Historical 5tiwanda Ave. Society is strongly in favor of retaining the rock curbs along Ftiwanda Avenue. She also reported that the Etiwanda Specific Plan indicates preservation of the rock curbs where feasible. Motion: Moved by Strane, seconded by Schmidt, that a Public Hearing be set for January 2, 1986, to investigate the feasibility of recommending to Council that a City Historic Landmark designation be placed on the Etiwanda Avenue Rock Curbs. Motion carried 6-0. Commissioners suggested that correspondence be sent to property Notification to owners whose property has been designated as a City Historic Historic Landmark Landmark or Point of Interest. This correspondence will relate Residents the pride the City has in its heritage. It will also serve to remind owners of City Landmarks that there are certain restrictions applicable to their property. Commissioner Strane reminded the Commission of the 150 year celebration of Rancho Cucamonga which will be in 1989. 150 Year Ce]ebrati0D Commissioners suggested that a letter be sent to the Chamber inviting them to meet at a workshop to review the possibility of a Sesquicentennial Celebration. Commissioner Strane to contact Ch ambe r. STAFF REPORTS: Staff informed the Commission that Heritage and Red Hill Bids for Heritage Community Parks are out to bid. Bid opening is scheduled for abd Red Hi]] Parks December 18. PUBLIC COMMFNT: Liz Carr a resident of the Victoria Planned Community was Liz Carr present at the meeting and expressed her pleasure in learning about Rancho Cucamonga' s history. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Arner adjourned the Meeting at 7:55 p.m. Adjournment Respectfully Submitted by: Bea Smiderle Community Services Department CITY OF RANCH0 CUCAMONGA MEMORANDUM Date: 5anuary 14, 1986 To: Lloyd Hubbs, City Engineer 1977 From: Mary Whitney, Community Services Coordinator Subject: E~wanda ~venue - ~ock Curbs 'The Citizens' Advisory Commission has requested that the Historic preservation Commission review the historic significance of the rock curbs within the City. At the Historic Preservation Commission's December 5 meeting, Commissioner Marsha Banks reported that the Etiwanda Historic Society is strongly in favor of preserving the rock curbs on Etiwanda Avenue from Foothill Boulevard north to 23rd. street. The HPC has set a Public Hearing for February 6, 1986, 7:00 p.m., at Lions Park Community Center. The purpose of this hearing will be to investigate the feasibility of recommending to Council that a City Historic Landmark designation be placed on all Etiwanda Avenue rock curbs. Should all rock curbs along Etiwanda Avenue be declared City Historic Landmarks, it may h~ve an impact on any Public Work improvements or modifications planned for that street. Any insight you may wish to offer the Historic Preservation Commission concerning their recommendation to Council regarding these rock curbs will be forwarded to them prior to the Public Hearing. You are, of course, invited to attend the hearing regarding this matter on February 6. If I can provide any additional information, please let me know. MW: bs NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION The Rancho Cucamonga Historic Preservation Commission will be holding at Public Hearings at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday- F~hr~,~rv the Lion's Park Community Center, 9161 B~(e Line R6ad~ Rancho Cucamonga, to consider: Possible recommendation to Rancho Cucamonga City Council that a Historic Landmark Designation be placed on the property historically known as "Etiwanda Rock Curbs" located on the east and west side of Etiwanda Avenue from Foothill Blvd. north to 23rd street in the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Anyone objecting to or in favor of the above, may appear in person at the above described meeting or may submit their concerns in writing to the Historic Preservation Commission, % Community Services Department, P.O. Box 80?, Rancho Cucamonga, Ca. 91730. Attn: hi. Holley. uary 22 1~6 Ranch0 Cucam0nga : __ ' Community Services Department 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: ETIWANDA AVENUE ROCK CURBS AND ROCK-PAVED TROUGHS 2. Historic Name, if known: Same 3. Street or Rural Address: Foothill Blvd. North to 23rd Street City: Etiwanda Zip: 91739 County: San Bernardino Assessor's Parcel No. Zone: Legal Description: 4. Present Owner, if known: Address: public City: Zip: Ownership is: private 5. Present Use:Curbing/Flood ControlOriginal Use: Curbing/Flood Control Other past uses: Same DESCRIPTION 6. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or structure and describe any major alterations from its original condition: North of Highland Avenue along Etiwanda Avenue the curbs are joined to the original rock-paved troughs. South of Highland the troughs have been paved over with asphalt. 7. Location sketch map (draw & label 8. Approximate property size: site and surrounding streets, Lot Size (in feet) roads, and prominent landmarks): Frontage. Depth or approx. acreage 9. Condition: (check one) Varies a. Excellent someb. Good som______e c. Fair d. Deteriorated som e. No longer in existence some 10. Is the feature: a. Altered? X aspha~tea"~'~ b. Unaltered? over in places 11. Surroundings: (check more than one if necessary) a. Open land X b. Residential X c. Scattered buildings d. Densely built-uP Most damage has been caused by asphalting done by ga~ 12. Threats to Site: and phone companies and City non-enforcement of replacement. a. None known b. Private development X c. Zoning d. Public Works Project X e. Vandalism x f. Other 13. Dates of enclosed photograph(s) December 1985 and reproduction of 191~ photo NOTE: The following (Items 14-19) are'for structures only. 14. Primary exterior building material: a. Stone X b. Brick c. Stucco d. Adobe e. Wood f. Other .... 15. Is the Structure: a. On its original site? X b. Moved? c. Unknown? 16. Year of Initial Construction: 1914 This Date is: a. Factual X b. Estimated George Utman of Etiwanda~.~hs:'the County's 17. Architect (j.f known): district road foreman. It is, assumed that he " designed the curbs; it is known that he 18. Builder (if known): .'~supervised construction. He was aided by W.E. ........ Layton a stonemason from Etiwanda. 19. Related Features: a. Barn b. Carriage house · "' c. Outhouse d. Shed(s) e. Formal Garden(s)__ f. Windmill g. Watertower/tankhouse h. Other i. None SIGNIFICANCE SEE ABOVE ALSO 20. Briefly state historical and/or architectural importance (include dates, events,, and persons associated with the site when known): Architectural significance: Last remaining significant expanse of roc~ ~urbs in the City; only known remaining r. ock-paved troughs, feature once prominent throughout the area. tlistorical Significance: Rock curbs and troughs were installed prior paving Etiwanda Avenue. The curbs and troughs were installed to contr, the storm water flowing down Etiwanda Avenue. The abundance of rocks made construction cost cheaper than concrete. 21. Main theme of the historic resource: (check only one): a. Architecture b. Arts & Leisure C. , .Economic/Indu~--'~orial d,1 Government__ e. Exploration/Settlement X f. Mi'l"-itary g. Religion h. Social/Education 22. Sources: List books, documents, surveys, personal interviews, and their dates: "Etiwanda, The First 100 Years" published 9/17/82. Interviews in December 1985 with Minnie Shepherd, Lawrence Mueller an nober ;_ "' .... ~__ 23. Date form'prepared 12/13/85 By (name): MARSHA MEEK BANKS ' Address: .... P'70. Box 808 City: Upland Zip: 91785 Phone: (7I~')946-V621 Organization: Commissioner for .............. Historic Preservation, City of Rancho Cucamonga.... ....