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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985/11/07 - Agenda PacketC ~.~ 'HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 19Yl Lions Park Community Center 9161 Base Line Road Rancho Cucamonga, California Thursday, November 7, 1985 7:00 p.m. 1 · C~LL TO ORDER A. Pledge of Allegiance to Flag. B. Roll Call: Arner , Banks , Billings , Cooper , Schmidt , Stamm and Strane C. Approval of Minutes: October 3, 1985 2o ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Founders Day Parade - November b 3o COMMISSION ITEMS A. Review of Christeson Company plan - Garrett and Company Winery B. Discussion of Historic Resource Survey project 4o STAFF REPORTS 5o PUBLIC COMMENT 6 · ADJOURNMENT Minutes Rancho Cucamonga Historic Preservation Commission October 3, 1985 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Meeting was called to order by Chairman Arner at 7:03 p.m. Ca]] to 0rder Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Arner. Pledge 0f Allegiance Present were commissioners Arner, Banks, Billings, Cooper, Stamm R0]] Ca]] and Strane. Absent: Commissioner Schmidt. Minutes of September 5, 1985, Regular Meeting were reviewed. Minutes 9/5/85 Motion: Moved by Billings, seconded by Strane, that minutes of September 5, Regular Meeting, be approved as posted. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Commissioner Strane reported on her recent contact with Dr. Bernice McAllister concerning D~. McAllister's findings during her study of the Mission Camp. It is anticipated that a public Mi~si0n Camp meeting regarding the findings will be scheduled in early Spring. Commissioner Banks announced the next Etiwanda Historic Society meeting is scheduled for October 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Buddhist 5tiwa~da Historic Temple. The Society meets on the second Monday each month. Society Meeting staff announced that the Seventh Annual Founders Day Parade will be held on November 9. The Parade begins at 10:00 a.m. and will travel east along Base Line Road between Alta Loma High School Founders Day and Archibald Avenue. Parade COMMISSION ITEMS: Mayor Mikels had requested that the Commission appoint one Commissioner to serve on the County Museum Long Range Planning County Museum committee. C0mmi ttee Motion: Commissioner Strane nominated Bob Schmidt. Commissioner Schmidt was elected by acclamation. The Commission heard a request for demolition of the grape crusher area from the Christeson Company, the developer of the Garrett and Company Winery site. The grape crusher area is a Grape Crusher City Historic Landmark. Garrett & C0. Winery Representing the Christeson Company were Glen Gellatly, David Micheal and Larry Tieman. Mr. Gellatly presented the Commission with proposed development plans for the grape crusher area. He explained that, while the original concept site plans had incorporated the grape crusher building, these plans have evolved into a design which is not conducive to preserving the grape crusher. Mr. Gellatly also reported his firm believes that incorporating the grape crusher building into the current design would not be cost effective. Commissioner Banks suggested that the grape crusher building not be incor~rated for use into the current foc~ court design, but Grape Crusher rather that it be left free standing to serve as a focal point Garrett & C0. comemorating its historic significance. Discussion followed Winery during which Mr. Gellatly reported on various liability problems involved with leaving the building free standing. Commissioners Stature and Banks suggested that proposed food court location be shifted thereby allowing grape crusher building to remain in its current location. Mr. Tieman and Mr. Micheal reported on various constraints regarding moving the proposed location of the food court such as wind conditions and the previously approved and constructed parking lot. Commission members inquired as to the status of the development plans. Cc~nmissioner Banks asked that if the parking lot has already been constructed, thereby precluding the relocation of the proposed food court building, has'nt approval of the development plan which does not call for the preservation of the grape crusher building already been given. Mr. Micheal reported that approval has been given. Motion: Moved by Cooper, seconded by Billings, that as it seems apparent that the Christeson Company has already had their site plan approved, that the ComnLission not hold up progress on the site and recommend to Council that authorization be given for the demolition of the grape crusher building. Discussion followed. Commissioner Banks reported on her displeasure ~rith the Christeson Company's handling of this City Historic Landmark. Commissioner Strane stated that as this is the only grape crusher building in this part of the County, she would like to see more importance placed on its historic value. Commissioners Cooper and Billings reported that another grape crusher is located on 8th. street. It is, however, not as old or as historically significant as the Garret and Company crusher building. Chairman Arner called for the vote. Ayes: Cooper and Billings. Noes: Banks, Strane and Arner. Abstain: Stamm. Absent: Schmidt. Commissioner Stamm asked Mr. Gellatly what impact, if any, will the Commission's action of this evening have on the already approved development plans. Mr. Gellatly reported that the proposed food court area has not been approved. Staff explained that the foc~ court area has not been approved because of the covenants place on City Historic Landmarks such as the grape crusher. Staff further explained the options left to the Christeson Company. Option I: They may appeal the Commission's decision to the City Council. Option II: They may submit a revised plan Grape Crusher incorporating the grape crusher into their development to the Options Commission for approval. Option III: They may halt development proceedings. Mr. Micheal requested that the Commission reconsider their decision as the development of the Winery site has progressed Grape Crusher too far to allow the grape crusher building to remain. Commissioner Banks suggested that if the crusher has been incorporated into the design plans from the beginning, a request to demolish this City Landmark would not be necessary. Chairman Arner thanked. the Christeson Company representatives for their time. The Planning Department submitted a draft revised tree ordinance Tree Ordinance for Commission review and comment. Draft Commissioner Banks request that as the document is quite detailed she would like to have more time to study it in depth. Commission agreed. Staff suggested that the Commission review the draft and contact Dan Coleman, Senior Planner, with any comments they may have. Discussion was held regarding the replacement policy for windrows Commissioner Banks suggested that all windrows are Replacement of historically significant and that when they are required to come Windrows out for development purposes, the developer should be required to replant a similar variety of three in a windrow fashion. Commissioners Stamm, Billings and Cooper reported that while windrows may be historically significant, replacement of all windrows would not be economically feasible. The Commissioners having comments regarding the draft tree ordinance will forward their comments directly to the Planning Department. Chairman Arner stated that she is pleased that the Planning Commission has solicited the Historic Preservation Commission' s input. Commissioner Schmidt arrived 8:15 p.m. Arrival of Commissioner Schmidt HISTORIC RESOURCE SURVEY: Staff reported that the City Council has refered to the Commission the opportunity to make a request of the Council for Historic Survey assistance in a historic survey project. The Council has Project requested that the Commission define their goals and present them with a specific request to which a dollar value may be attached. Staff further reported that in recent conversations with Mr. Don Napoli, State Historian, Mr. Napoli stated that the current practices employed by the City are meeting State standards. Mr. Napoli reported that concentrated effort to survey historical sites does streamline the process and most Cities find this beneficial. He also said that he does not recommend using outside consultants to coordinate surveys as they are usually not familiar with the areas they survey and they have no proprietary interest. Commission discussed ways of approaching this project. Staff suggested that the Commission form a sub-quorum committee to study this project and formulate a specific request of the Committee for Council. This request will be brought back for full Commission Survey review at the November meeting. Chairman Arner appointed Commissioners Banks, Strane and Cooper to serve on the committee to define the scope of the survey project and formulate a request to be submitted to Council. Commissioners reviewed Tentative Inventory list. Corrections Tentative Inventory and revisions were made to the list. The list will be re-typed List and distributed to Commission at a later date. Staff reported that a status report regarding the Albert House has not been obtained from the Building and Safety Division as of this date. Staff will contact the Building Official and Albert House renew the request. Chairman Arner adjourned the meeting at 9:14 p.m. Adjournment Respectfully Submitted by: Mary Whitney I~ Community Services Department //~ CITY OF RANCH0 CUCAMONGA C~CAA4,O_0_,~ MEMORANDUM Date: October 14, 1985 19Y7 To: Historic Preservation Commission From: Mary Whitney, Community Services Coordinator ~:_~ Subject: Garrett & Company Winery As you are aware, the Christeson Company has filed an appeal with the City clerk's office concerning the Commission's denial of their request to demolish the grape crusher building. It is anticipated that the City Council, at their October 16 meeting will set a Public Hearing for their November 6 meeting at which time testimony will be h~ard regarding Christeson's appeal of your decision. We contacted Dan Coleman, Senior Planner, regarding the approved development plans for the winery site. He submitted the attached memo which clearly defines past Planning Commission actions. It is interesting to note that at no time has the Planning Commission considered development plans calling for removal or modification to the grape crusher building. If you have any questions regarding the Public Hearing or the attached memo, please give me a call. MW: ks cc: Bill Holley CITY OF RANCH0 CUCAMONGA MEMORANDUM DATE: October 8, 1985 1977 TO: Mary Whitney, Community Services Coordinator FROM: Dan Coleman, Senior Planner DE/~ SUBJECT: Virginia Dare Business Center (CUP 83-07) It is my understanding that the Historic Preservation Commission denial of a request by the Christeson Company for a landmark alteration permit to remove and demolish the historic landmark grape crusher building may be appealed. As you are aware, Christeson's request for landmark alteration permit is in -conjunction with their application for DR 85-28 (for the development of a food court). The configuration of the food court is such that it would require the removal of the grape crusher building. The purpose of this memo is to clarify the past approvals given by the Planning Commission, specifically with regards to the preservation of historic landmarks. The Planning Commission granted conceptual approval of the master site plan and grading plan for the Virgina Dare Business Center on June 8, 1983. The approved master site plan clearly indicated the preservation of the following landmarks: 1. Tower building 2. Grape crusher building 3. The 3,312 square foot building located north of the grape crusher building. Conditions of approval were placed upon the conditional use permit that required Christeson to obtain approval from the Historic Preservation Commission to change the use, construction, demolition, relocation or material change of any historic landmark. On February 22, 1984, the Planning Commission approved specific development plans for Phase I of the Virginia Dare Business Center which consisted of the theme tower and the two buildings flanking the tower on the southeast corner of the project. Although, this approval was for Phase I only, and the Planning Commission did not grant approval of the modifications of the master plan, it should be noted that the master plan now indicated the elimination of the 3,312 square foot building; however, still indicated preservation of the grape crusher building. On December 12, 1984, the Planning Commission approved a modification to the conceptual master site plan for the Virginia Dare Business Center to include the six-plex cinema. The amended conceptual master site plan still indicated preservation of the grape crusher building. On June 12, 1985, the Planning Commission approved an amendment to the conceptual master site plan and granted specific development approval for a Del Taco fast food restaurant located in the northeast corner of the project site. The revised master plan clearly indicates the preservation of the grape crusher building. Finally, on July 24, 1985, approval was granted for the development of a six-plex movie theater on the northwest corner of the site. The Planning Commission action was limited in scope to specific design approval of the theater only. However, the site plan submitted reflected the concept for the food court. The food court, nor the removal of the grape crusher building, were not part of the Planning Commission's deliberations or decision regarding the theater (DR 85-22). In Summar~ the Plannin~ Commission has not approved removal or chanqe to the grape crusher building. Further, any removal or change would have to be first approved by the Historic Preservation Commission. Phase I is nearly completed and the parking areas have been constructed in accordance with the approved plans which preserves the grape crusher building. ' Please find attached copies of the approved site plan and a blow-up of the area in question. If you should have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Planning Division. DC:ko cc: Howard Fields 'PARKING !::-: BUILDING ~DATA " ':~"DATA ::. :' %: .i.'<:, -: .::7 ~ , PARKING REQUIRED "' "; ; ~''* :" :" ' ' ' ~ "" ': .... "' '" "' .... .. · - ...."'.:.:,: ::.::'::,.::. :~. 7,.. CARs'~6.FIC'.i::",.'.,~;;?~.. :: :.:i "','. :' OFFICE/FINANCIAL' (1)200)'~"~'L'L:~.-r '.'.;..--- -' ! · . . . ..-:..,: . . :- .' .....~-!:: ~., . i ~L:;':FIESTAU~ANT- .* ~'~-., . . ..' .: . "FINANCIAL-,':::~::'L,:'~, TM ~' '..-::"':"R':~!':7'::~"'.-:'~:¥!:/18.000 · -': ~-.' DIN NG (1'/50) ~.': I:-:.:':-::~..';3-.'::. 154 .. :. ','~RE'STAURAN~;:%';'L'- ;~!::':~.":: ':'~::': '~:.'~"'.:::'!;..:"::14,000. ~ ::-.~..~.-:,.-:..~,..: ~.-~ :;;.f~.:::. ::..-,:, :' , ",'.'.f KITCHEN (:1/200).,: '? '> ":"..,": :' ': '. :';:..3- --" ....... ..... '" '.';'~'.':.!.' .!:,i-'; ,'.': :;:.-.::'!': ":: ~ '::':"::"". "'.. '.';"'." ....:' "" ...... ' ..... ' ...... . PAR KING .-PROV IDED' ( 20% COMPACT )~",' :~i:',_>76~', ,CARS Z NORTH FOOTHILL BOULEVARD CITY OF 1TE,x,,I: J__2~ 'RANCHO CUCAMONGA TITLE: ~-- PLANNING DIVISION EXHIBIT: ~ SCALE: · ' ""-'1 / ~.~ , //~,I / , __ CITY OF ITE,x ~: ~-2_G__~Y'3' RANCHO CUCAMONGA TITLe,: 5 1Te ~ PLANNING DIVISION' EXttIBIT: C,* SCALE: .... D-5 /' . BUILDIN~ DATA ':",'--' '''''':'- , .-- . , RESTsBRuNT .. ~ ~ S.F. (1 THEATERS ~ S.F. .-- .: PARKING ~TA RESTAURANT ~ TOTAL REquIRED: 17 I; cARS - PARKING PROVIDED: sTAnsarDCgx~g~ ~7 cars co~ACT (7~xI6) ~7~ (~5~) "'. "' "' . . , . .' ' -- NORTH . HANDICAPPED (lqxlg) [~ (2%) ., . :_.. TOT~ PROVIDED: "' 7~ ~ .... : ' ': . , -..,.. -. _ CITY OF TEx RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING DIVeION EXHIBIT: ~ S~LE: ) ) -RANCHO CUCAMONGA TITLE: PLANNING DIVISION F_.XttlBIT: CITY OF gANCH0 CUCAMONGA ~~y c~cAMoA~~~/_/: MEMORANDUM Date: October 31 , 1985 1977 To: Historic Preservation Commission ~~ From: Mary Whitney, Community Services Coordinator Subject: CHRISTESON COMPANY APPEAL OF COMMISSION'S OCTOBER 3 DECISION The Christeson Company has withdrawn their appeal to the City Council of your October 3 decision denying their demolition request for the grape crusher building at the Virginia Dare Business Centre. Attached please find correspondence relative to their decision. Formal acceptance of the Christeson Company's revised Alteration Permit request will be placed on the agenda for your November 7 meeting. If I can answer any questions for you regarding this process prior to your meeting, please give me a call. MW:bs attachment CITY OF RA_NCHO CUCAMONGA ,~f~o~ Jon D. Mikeis Charles J. Buquet II Jeffrey King 1977 Richard M. Dahl Pamela d. Wright October 30, 1985 Christenson Company Westport Center 1 601 Dove Street, Suite 155 Newport Beach, California 92660 Attention: Larry Tieman, Project Director Virginia Dare Winery Business Centre Reference: Appeal of Historic Preservation Commission decision of October 3, regarding Grape Crusher Building at above referenced site. Dear Mr. Tieman: Thank you for revising your request for approval of demolition of the grape crusher building at the Virginia Dare Winery site and for sharing your new proposed plans with us. On Monday, October 28, the Commission and Community Services Department staff participated in an informal-workshop during which time your revised plan showing the preservation of the grape crusher building was reviewed. The Commission was most pleased with the consideration given to the preservation of the grape crusher building as shown in your revised plan. While no official action could be taken at the Monday workshop, it is anticipated that the Commission' s unanimous approval will be given towards your planned treatment of the grape crusher building at the regularly scheduled Historic Preservation Commission meeting on November 7, 1985. On behalf of the Commission and the entire community I extend our sincere thanks to you for your time and effort involved in preparing plans that offer the preservation of the integrity of this significant City Historic Landmark. 9320 BASELINE ROAD, SUITE C · POST OFFICE BOX 807 · RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA 91730 · (714) 989-1851 Page two Larry Tieman October 29, 1985 It remains the goal of the Historic Preservation Commission and the Community Services Department staff to work closely with developments involving City Historic Landmarks for the benefit of all concerned. Cordially, Melicent Arner, Chair Rancho Cucamonga Historic Preservation Commission MA/js cc: City Council CIty Manager Mary Whitney Dan Coleman