HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-268 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 03-268
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
HISTORIC LANDMARK DRC2003-00630 DESIGNATING THE
HIPPARD RANCH VINEYARDS A HISTORIC LANDMARK,
LOCATED AT 13100 VICTORIA STREET, AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF — APN: 0227-121-53 AND
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A. RECITALS.
1. James Banks Jr. and Marsha Meeks Banks filed an application for Landmark
Designation DRC2003-00630, as described in the title of this Resolution.
Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Landmark is referred to as "the
application."
2. On September 24, 2003, the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the
application and recommended approval.
3. On November 5, 2003, the City Council held their meeting and approved
Landmark Designation DRC2003-00630.
4. All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. RESOLUTION.
NOW, THEREFORE, i t is h ereby found, d etermined, a nd resolved b y t he C ity
Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga 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 .57 acres of land, basically a
rectangular configuration, located at 13100 Victoria Street.
3. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Council, including minutes
of the public hearing by the Historic Preservation Commission on September
24, 2003, written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, and
pursuant to Section 2.24.090 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code, this
Council hereby makes the following findings and facts:
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FACTS FOR FINDING:
A. Historical and Cultural Significance:
Finding 1: The proposed landmark is particularly representative
of a historical period, type, style, region, or way of
life.
Fact/s: The property is an excellent example of the
agricultural period of the Etiwanda area, also
exemplifying the livelihood of amny settlers in this
region.
Finding 2: The proposed landmark is of greater age than most
of its kind.
Fact/s: The original vineyards were planted prior to 1916.
Finding 3: The proposed landmark was connected with
someone renowned or important or a local
personality.
Fact/s: Both the Chaffey and Hippard families were well
known in the region. The Chaffey family owned the
property less than a year, but the vineyards remained
in the Hippard family for over 50 years. The Chaffey
family was involved with the creation of the Etiwanda .
colony while Mrs. Hippard was active within the
community through her work as an Etiwanda librarian
from 1941-1948.
Finding 4: The proposed landmark is connected with a business
or use, which was once common but is now rare.
Fact/s: The vineyards represent one of the most popular
agricultural livelihoods in the area. V ineyards were
once seen throughout the region, but are now a rare
sight.
B. Neighborhood and Geographic Setting:
Finding 1: The proposed landmark materially benefits the historic
character of the neighborhood.
Fact/s: The proposed landmark is the location of one of the earliest
vineyards in the area and the new vineyards are reminiscent
of the agricultural days of the Etiwanda Model Colony
established by the Chaffey Brothers.
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4. This Council hereby finds that the project has been reviewed and considered
in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as
amended, and the Guidelines promulgated thereunder, as Landmark
Designations are exempt under CEQA, Section 15331 as a Class 31
exemption (historical resource/restoration/rehabilitation).
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, that the City Council of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga hereby approves Landmark Designation DRC2003-
00630.
6. The Mayor shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
Please see the following page
for formal adoption,certification and signatures
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 5th day of November 2003.
AYES: Gutierrez, Howdyshell, Kurth, Williams
NOES: None
ABSENT: Alexander
ABSTAINED: None
WilliatJ. Alexander, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debra J. Adm , CMC, 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 5`h day of November 2003.
Executed this 6`h day of November 2003, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
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Debra J. Ada", CMC, City Clerk