HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-162 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 05-162
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING HISTORIC
LANDMARK DRC2005-00173 DESIGNATING THE BUEHLER
HOUSE A HISTORIC LANDMARK, LOCATED AT 9650 SAN
BERNARDINO ROAD, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF -APN: 0208-131-12.
A. RECITALS.
1. Amanda Lopez-Castanon filed an application for Landmark Designation
DRC2005-00173, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this
Resolution, the subject Landmark is referred to as "the application."
2. On April 13, 2005, the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and
recommended approval.
3. On June 1, 2005, the City Council held their meeting and approved Landmark
Designation DRC2005-00173.
4. All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. RESOLUTION.
NOW,THEREFORE,it is hereby found,determined,and resolved by the City 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.27 acre of land, basically a rectangular
configuration, located at 9650 San Bernardino Road.
3. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Council, including minutes of
the public hearing by the Historic Preservation Commission on April 13, 2005,
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:
FACT 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.
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Fact1s: The property is an excellent example of life in early
Cucamonga, as the residents needed to locate
themselves towards the Cucamonga town center to
be closer to their businesses.
Facts: The dwelling is part of a grouping of structures built at
the turn of the century on smaller City lots that were
different from the previous development of large
agricultural lots.
Finding 2: The proposed landmark is of greaterage than most of
its kind.
Facts: The dwelling was built pre-1913.
Finding 3: The proposed landmark was connected with
someone renowned or important or a local
personality.
Facts: Walter A. Buehler lived in the dwelling from 1920 until
1944. He established Buehler Tank Works, a major
local industry, and was a large employer during World
War 11.
B. Neighborhood and Geographic Setting:
Finding 1: The proposed landmark materially benefits the
historic character of the neighborhood.
Fact/s: The proposed landmark contributes to the character
of the historic neighborhood as part of a group of turn
of the century homes and represents the evolution of
small City lot development from large agricultural lots
in early Cucamonga.
Finding 2: The proposed Landmark in its location represents an
established and familiar visual feature of the
neighborhood, community, or City.
Facts: The proposed Landmark is part of a larger group of
historic dwellings located close to the original
Cucamonga town center.
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).
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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 DRC2005-00173.
6. The Mayor shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 18`h day of May 2005.
AYES: Alexander, Gutierrez, Michael, Spagnolo, Williams
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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William J. Ale nder, MayQfr
ATTEST:
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Debra J. Adam , MC, 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 18'h day of May 2005.
Executed this 19`h day of May 2005, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Debra J. Adams, C, City Clerk