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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997/12/10 - Agenda Packet CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - " HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 10, 1997 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Council Chamber 10500 Civlc Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Chairman Barker _ Vice Chairman McNiel _ Commissioner Bethel _ Commissioner Macias _ Commissioner Tolstoy _ II. ANNOUNCEMENTS III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 12, 1997 IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS The following items are public hearings in which concerned individuals may voice their opinion of the related pro/ect Please wait to be recognized by the Chairman and address the Commission by staling your name and address All such opinions shall be 6mrted to 5 minutes per individual for each project Please sign m after speaking A HISTORIC POINT OF INTEREST DESIGNATION 97-02 - C O R PROPERTIES - A request to rescind the Local Historic Landmark Designation (LD 92-02) and redesignate as a Point of Interest for the Pearson Filling Station and Garage, located at the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Etiwanda Avenue, 12912 Foothill Boulevard, APN 1100-061-02 (Continued from November 12, 1997) B ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND MODIFICATION TO LANDMARK ALTERATION PERMIT 96-02 - CAMPOS - A request to demolish four single family residences located at 9618, 9626, 963, and 9642 Foothill Boulevard, and reconstruct with new replica structures - APN 208-153-08, 09, 10, and 11 Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration Related File Development Review 93-15 (Continued from November 12, 1997) (TO BE CONTINUED TO JANUARY 14, 1998.) C HISTORIC POINT OF INTEREST DESIGNATION 97-01 - CAMPOS - A request to rescind the Local Historic Landmark Designation (LD 94-02) and redesignate as a Point of Interest for four single family residences located at 9618, 9626, 963, and 9642 Foothill Boulevard - APN 208-153-08, 09, 10 and 11 Related Files Landmark Alteration Permit 96-02, Development review 93-15, and Landmark Designation 94-02 (Continued from November 12, 1997) (TO BE CONTINUED TO JANUARY 14, 1998 ) D ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND LANDMARK ALTERATION PERMIT 97-01 - RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - A request for a phased demolition of approximately 35,268 to 44,298 square feet of bwlding area of the Ellena/Regina Winery, previously designated as a local historic landmark (Landmark Designation 88-04), located on the south side of Base Line Road approximately 600 feet west of the intersection of Victoria Park Lane at 12467 Base Line Road -APN 227-161-24 Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration v. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS E ALTA LOMA PACKING HOUSE DEMOLITION -Consideration of remedial actions for the proposed demolition of Alta Loma Heights Citrus Association Packing House (a designated Point of Historic Interest), located at 7125 Amethyst Avenue -APN 202-151-12 VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the Gme and place for the general public to address the Commtsston Items to be discussed here are those which do not already appear on this agenda VII COMMISSION BUSINESS ELECTION OF OFFICERS -For discussion and possible action VIII. ADJOURNMENT I, Gail Sanchez, P/ann~ng Comm~ss~on Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, ormy designee, hemby certdy that a true, accurate copy o(the lorego~ng agenda was posted on December 4, 1997, at least 72 hours poor to the meeting per Government Code Section 54964 2 at 10500 Civic Center Dnve, Rancho Cucamonga --. Page 2 VICINITY MAP .-; .. .. J I I Almond - - - - - - ' ~' ~>n I ,, I Md4da Hdisda I ~/ I I I Wilson I V I ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ rJ ~ i ~ earryan N - ~ ~ L ~ fi L«non r ,] I Voona Prt Lang !~ v ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ r 3 ~ i ~I ~ ~ do I~ ~ * CITY HALL A.T d $ F A R Fr«.ay MgNard CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ~.ii s yr nni~~,nv ~.v~.ruvivi~~r~ STAFF REPORT DATE December 10, 1997 TO Chauman and Members of the Historic Preservation Commission FROM Brad Buller, City Planner BY Brent Le Count, AICP, Associate Planner SUBJECT HISTORIC POINT OF INTEREST DESIGNATION 97-02 - C O R PROPERTIES - A request to rescind the Local Historic Landmark Designation (LD 92-02) and redesignate as a Point of Interest for the Pearson Filling Station and Garage, located at the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Etiwanda Avenue, 12912 Foothill Boulevard - APN 1100-061-02 i BACKGROUND This matter was considered by the Historic Preservation Commission at its meeting on November 12, 1997 The Commission directed staff to draft a resolution recommending that the City Council redesignate the Pearson Filling Station and Garage from a Local Historic Landmark to a Local Historic Point of Interest The Commission was of the opinion that removal of the three-bay Porte-cochere and recent street improvements to Foothill Boulevard changed the historic value and context of the station such that it is no longer a viable Historic Landmark and that redesignation to a Point of Interest with preparation of HABS/HAER (Historic American Bwlding Survey/Historic Architectural Engineering Record) documentation which includes photographic documentation, and placement of a plaque on site is appropriate The Commission also asked staff to explore alternative methods of conditioning the demolition of the structure During review of the recently withdrawn ARCO service station conditional use permit application for the site, staff asked the Etiwanda Historical Soaety to review and comment on the proposal relative to demolition of the Pearson station The Soaety prepared a letter (Exhibit "A") recommending the following three options Move the building back, restore the bays in their original position and allow a street exposed gas station as mitigation for the expense of moving and restoring the bays Move the bwiding to land purchased by ARCO m Etiwanda Tear the bulding down, bwld a reproduction farther from the street and pay $100,000 in lieu fees toward the preservation of the Isles and Norton-Fisher houses CJ While these options involve mitigation far demolition of the station with Landmark status (as opposed to Point of Interest status) and relative to a speafic development proposal by ARCO, they are worthy of Commission discussion Staff would recommend for discussion a similar, fourth alternative, namely, 90 days prior to demolition of the Pearson station, the owner shall offer the building to ail local preservation groups for relocation and provide an amount equal to the demolition costs to assist m that relocation ITEh1 A HPC STAFF REPORT POI 97-02 - C O R PROPERTIES December 10, 1997 Page 2 Staff recommends that, should the Pearson station be redesignated to a Historic Point of Interest, appropriate conditions for its demolition would be to require preparation of HABS/HAER documentation and placement of a commemorative plaque with future development of the site ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT The requested redesignation is exempt from the regwrements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308 FACTS FOR FINDING A Historical and Cultural Significance Finding 1 The proposed Pomt of Interest is particularly representatwe of an historic period, type, style, region, or way of life Facts Representing both the Etiwanda estrus community and the importance of Route 66 to American culture and folklore, the structure harkens back to an era of agricultural growth and mass western migration Offering fuel, mechanical services, and often a helping hand, the station and its owners were an important part of the local area Finding 2 The proposed Pomt of Interest is an example of a type of building which was once common but is now rare The proposed Pomt of Interest is connected with a business or use which was once common but is now rare FacUs Gas stations and garages from the early age of the automobile were a prominent feature of many local landscapes, including the Etiwanda area Most of these roadside stations and garages have fallen out of use or been abandoned or demolished With their loss, physical reminders of the everyday patterns that characterized community life sixty years ago are fading The removal of the three-bay Porte-cochere on the south side of the structure significantly altered the appearance and function of the building such that a Local Landmark status is no longer warranted Finding 3 The proposed Point of Interest is of greater age than most of its kind Facts Opening shortly after the completion of Route 66 m 1926, the Pearson Filling Station and Garage is one of the oldest such structures extant Findino 4 The proposed Point of Interest was connected with someone renown or important or a local personality Facts The Pearson family was and is deeply connected with the cultural and familial fabric of Etiwanda History C~ C~ ~a HPC STAFF REPORT POI 97-02 - C O R PROPERTIES December 10, 1997 • Page 3 Finding 5 The bwider or architect was important Facts Bwlder Henry Klusman was one of the more talented, competent, and significant local bwlders to make the pages of this area's history books B Historic Architectural and Engineering Significance Finding 1 The construction materials or engineering methods used in the proposed Point of Interest are unusual or significant or uniquely effective Facts The reserved, vernacular expression of the very popular Spanish Revival architectural style demonstrates local interest in broader stylistic trends The removal of the three-bay Porte-cochere on the south side of the structure significantly altered the appearance and function of the bwlding such that Local Landmark status is no longer warranted C Neighborhood and Geographic Setting • Finding 1 The proposed Point of Interest materially benefits the historic character of the neighborhood FacUs At the Foothill Boulevard and Etiwanda Avenue intersection, the station is the only remaining link to an important element of local history and to an epoch of our national experience Without it, all physical traces of that portion of Route 66 will be lost Finding 2 The proposed Point of Interest, m its location, represents an established and familiar visual feature of the neighborhood, community, or city Facts For over 65 years, the Pearson Filling Station and Garage has been a community resource and its previous owners, Pearson, Steven, and Myers to name a few, added to the communal experience of the Etiwanda area The removal of the three-bay Porte-cochere on the south side of the structure significantly altered the appearance and function of the bwlding such that a Local Landmark status is no longer warranted CORRESPONDENCE This item was originally advertised as a public hearing for the meeting on November 12, 1997, in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all property owners within a 300-foot radius of the project site Since the public hearing was continued, no further public notice is necessary • ~3 HPC STAFF REPORT POI 97-02 - C O R PROPERTIES December 10, 1997 Page 4 • RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Commission rescind the Local Historic Landmark Designation (LD 92-02) and redesignate as a Point of Interest subject to the following conditions Provde HABS/HAER documentation of the entire existing Pearson Filling Station and Garage pnor to any demolition Ninety days pnor to demolition of the Pearson station, the owner shall offer the bwlding to all local preservation groups for relocation and the owner shall provide an amount equal to the demolition costs to be used to assist m the relocation If the structure is relocated and preserved, then HABS/HAER documentation is not necessary 2 Provide on-site, a commemorative plaque consistent with the standard City model with future development of the property Respectfully submitted, Brad Buller City Planner BB BLC/tfs . Attachments Exhibit "A" - Etiwanda Historical Society Letter Exhibit "B" - HPC Staff Report dated November 12, 1997 Resolution Recommending Approval • ~~ x ~TIWANDA ~~~ ~ ~ w.~- HISTORICAL SOCIETY - Post Office Box 363, Ehwanda, CA 91719 RECEIVED August 12, 1997 AU6 1 8 1997 City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Daiston Brad Buller, City Planner City of Rancho Cucamonga Pcst Office Box 307 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 RE Northeast corner, Ehwanda and Foothill Dear Ivlr Buller There was recently a meeting concenung the ARCO gas station which is proposed • to be built at Foothill Boulevard and Ehwanda Avenue Present were proponents of the gas station including K T Wtckerham of ARCO, Thomas R.tggle, architect, Gary Womack, realtor, and son-in-law of the owner Also present were members of the Ehwanda commumty including the President of the Ehwanda Hrstoncal Society and the former Chao- of the Rancho Cucamonga 1-hstonc Preservation Comrmsston The ARCO representative made a lengthy presentation about ARCO and its new marketing strategy He said he had both worked with and withdrawn property from state and federal h3istonc landmarks but had never worked with a city landmark. He explained ARCO's financial planning process and the rate of return a gas station must be projected to produce before ARCO will invest in rt He concluded that ARCO would withdraw its offer on the property rather than use the existing structure A lengthy chscusston ensued The Ehwanda commumty members asked many questions, attempting to understand ARCO's needs and ob~echves and to probe how those needs and oblechves might accommodate the h3stonc interests of the City The proponents of the ARCO gas station responded to all the questions • The Euwanda Htstonca] Society is a non profit organtzaUOn (33-OOIL31) Brad Buller, City Planner August 12, 1997 Page 2 Based on the discussion and subsequent discussions among the community representatives, we reaffirm the City's designation that the Pearson Garage, built by Henry Klusman, is a valuable historic resource, particularly with respect to Route 66 and its period architecture There is no other known example of a Route 66 three- bay gas station and there are few remaining stations of all types It is worth sigriificant effort to save the structure Therefore, we recommend the following options in the order stated 1 Move the building back, restore the bays in their original position and allow a street exposed gas station as mitigation for the expense of moving the building and restoring the bays 2. Move the building to land purchased by ARCO in Etiwanda 3 Tear the building down, build a reproduction farther from the street and pay $100,D00 in heu fees toward the preservation of the Isles and Norton- • Fisher houses. The Ehwanda community representatives reviewed the rendering proposed and presented by ARCO. It did not meet any of the preceding requirements Indeed, it looks a great deal tike a stylized version of any ARCO gas station It in no way represents the listory of Ehwanda nor the Pearson Garage's contribution to the area's history We hope this finding and the altemahve recommendations are helpful to you in deciding how to handle the proposed gas station The Ehwanda Ilistoncal Society by LJ A~ CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - STAFF REPORT r, LJ DATE November 12. 1997 TO Chairman and Members of the Historic Preservation Commission FROM Brad Buller, City Planner BY Brent Le Count, AICP, Assoaate Planner SUBJECT HISTORIC POINT OF INTEREST DESIGNATION 97-02 - C O R PROPERTIES - A request to resand the Local Historic Landmark Designation (LD 92-02) and redesignate as a Point of Interest for the Pearson Filling Station and Garage, located at the northeast comer of Foothill Boulevard and Etiwanda Avenue, 12912 Foothill Boulevard - APN 1100-061-02 BACKGROUND On August 25, 1992, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended designation or the Pearson Filling Station as a Local Historic Landmark The historic designation review process was triggered when the property owner requested a demolition permit for the 3 bay porte-cochere over the pump islands on the south (Foothill Boulevard side) of the building The Foothill Marketplace project necessitated installation of a traffic signal next to the Pearson Garage property The property owner's insurance company threatened to cancel their insurance if the pole was installed since it could draw pedestrians under the potentially dangerous porte-cochere The Historic Preservation Commission determined that the filling station and garage clearly met most of the cnteria outlined in the Historic Preservation Ordinance and that furthermore, the station represents both the Etiwanda community and importance of Route 66 to American culture and folklore It was bwit in 1928-1929, a few years after Route 66 opened in 1926, by one of the area's most important bwiders, Henry Klusman The station represents one of the oldest and rarest remaining examples of a modest, roadside, and vernacular expression of the popular Spanish Revival architectural style The Landmark Designation was affirmed by the City Council on January 20, 1993 The City Council's action included permission to remove the porte-cochere structure to accommodate the property owner's concerns Staff reports detailing the history of the building are attached On June 22, 1997, a Conditional Use Permit application was submitted requesting the construction of a new ARCO AM/PM service station on the subject property The City required the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report to address removal of the Pearson Garage to accommodate the service station The applicant has withdrawn the Conditional Use Permit application and the property owner is now requesting redesignation of the garage as a Histonc Point of Interest As a Point of Interest, the garage would not be subbed to protective or restnctrve provisions applicable to landmark designations per the Historic Preservation Ordinance ~'~I-((P~'T ` ~ A~ HPC STAFF REPORT POI 97-02 - C O R PROPERTIES November 12, 1997 • Page 2 ANALYSIS The applicant's letter (Exhibit "C") raises several areas of concern related to the review process leading to the deasion to designate the garage as a landmark in 1992-93 The applicant feels that staff did not present the option of a Historic Point of Interest designation along with a Landmark Designation in the ong~nal staff report (dated August 25, 1992, copy attached) The staff report did primarily include an analysis and recommendation for Landmark Designation as opposed to Historic Point of Interest This was because staffs review and analysis of the application clearly demonstrated that Landmark Designation was appropriate The focus and recommendation of the report relatwe to Landmark Designation does not tustify now rescinding the Landmark Designation The applicant questions the factual basis for staffs recommendation for Landmark Designation in 1993 For instance, the applicant had a report prepared by an architect (dated December 15, 1992, copy attached) indicating that the Pearson Garage is not eligible for the National Register and that the canopy (porte-cochere) structure was not bwlt at the same time as the garage The Historic Preservation Ordinance landmark designation review criteria does not include eligibility for National Registry nor do the findings made by the Historic Preservation Commission or City Council rely upon such eligibility The California State Office of Historic Preservation's opinion states that Pearson Garage has a "strong likelihood of National Register eligibility," however, noted that removal of the canopy would likely teopardize potential listing Both reports were considered by the City Counal in making the Landmark Designation While a report addressing eligibility for National Registry may contain valuable information, it is not pertinent relatroe to Local Landmark • Designation A City Counal staff report (dated January 20, 1993, copy attached) indicated that while the applicant's consultant opined that the porte-cochere and garage were bwlt at different times, County Assessor's Records and recollections of Mr Pearson's two son's, who remember the construction of the station, both reveal that the entire bwiding was constructed at one time and no portion was added The applicant contends that the Pearson Garage "is not a monument to a great or famous person, is not an example of unique or speaal architecture, and is not the site of monumental social or cultural activity " However, the applicant provides no reasons to justify these claims In reviewing the subtect request for redesignation as a Historic Point of Interest and m reviewing the previous Historic Preservation Commission and City Council action, staff is unable to support the applicant's request and can find no evidence tustifying redesignation of the Pearson Filling Station and Garage from a Local Historic Landmark to a Historic Point of Interest Environmental Assessment Local Historic Landmark Designation is categorically exempt from CEQA under Article 19, Section 13508 The requested redesignation would not regwre environmental review as it is not considered a project per Article 20, Section 15357 FACTS FOR FINDING The facts for finding established by the Historic Preservation Commission on August 25, 1992, and affirmed by the City Counal on January 20, 1993, justifying designation of the Pearson Filling Station and Garage a Local Historic Landmark have not changed CORRESPONDENCE This item was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Vallev Daily Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all property owners within a 300 foot radius of the project site A8' HPC STAFF REPORT POI 97-02 - C O R PROPERTIES November 12, 1997 Page 3 RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Commission forward to the City Counal a recommendation for denial of the applicant's request for redesignation of the Pearson Filling Station and Garage from a Locai Historic Landmark to a Historic Point of Interest Respectfully submitted, Brad Buller City Planner BB BLC/mlg Attachments Exhibit "A" - Staff Report to City Council dated January 20, 1993 Exhibit "B" - City Council Minutes dated January 20, 1993 Exhibit "C" - Applicant's Letter including 1 Staff Report to Historic Preservation Commission dated August 25, 1992 2 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes dated August 25, 1992 3 Historic Preservation Commission Resolution dated August 25, 1992 4 Memo from Bwlding Official 5 Brad Buller Letter to State 6 Draft City Counal Resolution (not adopted) 6 a City Counal Resolution dated January 20, 1993 7 National Registry Eligibtlity Assessment 8 State Office of Historic Preservation Comments Exhibit "D" - Site Photographs Resolution of Denial ~~ ( ~ ~, CITY OF RANCHO CUC?.i~IONGA STAFF REPORT DATE: January 20, 1993 TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council Jack Lam, AICP, City Manager FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner "• SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF AN APPLICATION TO DESIGNATE TAE PEARSON FILLING STATION AND GARAGE, LOCATED AT 12912 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, RANCHO CUCAMCNG.A, AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK - APN 100-161-02 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF DEMOLITION REQUEST FOR THE PEA RSON STATION AND GARAGE (A POTENTIAL LOCAL LANDMA RR, STATE LANDMARK, AND NATIONAL REGISTER ELIGIBLE STRUCTURE) - A request by Barry Vantiger, et al, to demolish a portion of the Pearson Filling Station and Garage, located at 12912 Foothill Boulevard, Aancho Cucamonga, - APN: 1100-161-02. RBCO!!ffidDATION Tne Historic Preservation Commission recommends that the City Council approve an application to designate the Pearson Filling Station and Garage as a Historic Landmark. In response to the demolition request of a portion of this structure, the Commission further recommends the preparation of a Focused Environmental Impact Report in order to best assess the adverse impact to this resource. Other options that could be considered include the issuance of a Mitigated Negative Declaration. HACICG RODHD The Council continued this item from their December 16, 1992 meeting with direction that there would be no further continuances. The continuance was in order to allow for the time needed to receive initial findings on the sub3ect structure's eligibility for the National Register of historic Places from the State Office of Historic Preservation. The Bist prat Preservation Commission requested this review by the State Office so that the full historic significance of the building would be determined and to ensure that the owner and the City did not reduce available restoration options. If the building were deemed el: gable for the Register and the owners wished to rehabilitate it, they could apply for income tax reductions of uo to 20 percent for the year ~n wnich they complete the rehabilitation oro3ect. The porte cochere's proposed demolition could impact the structure's potential eligibi hty for the National Register. At the time of the wetting of tha report, staff has yet to receive a response from the State Office of Aistoric Preservation on the inf ormat_or. we sent November 3, 1992. ~IP,IT /~ ~~~'~ F P'~~T ~~ ~"l i -(~Jh~~ L .)~~ ~J,~Z ~ 2p, I~ 93 CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT PEARSON FILLING STATION AND GARAGE • January 20, 1993+ Page 2 The issues to be decided upon by the Council remain the Landmark Des: gnation, as unanimously recommended by the Historic Preservation Commission, and the environmental assessment of the request to demolish the oorte cochere portion of the Pearson Station and Garage. A Landmark Designation would not preclude the approval of the demolition of the oorte cochere element of the structure if such action were the Council's choice. All City Landmarks are required to go though a Landmark Alteration Permit process; however, since the Historic Preservation Commission has already reviewed the proposed partial demolition request, - the Council could take final action on the assessment of this alteration tonight. ffiSTORIC PRSSHRVATZON COMMISSION ACTION AND RHSPONSSS The Commission found that the structure, known historically as the Pearson Filling Station and Garage, clearly met most all of the criteria outlined in the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance and that furthermore, the station represents both the Etiwanda community and importance of Route 66 to American culture and folklore (please refer to Exhibit "A", staff report and resolution recommending approval from the special Historic Preservation Commissior. meeting o£ August 26, 1992). It was built in 1928-1929, a few years after Route 66 opened in 1926, by . one of the area's most important contractors, Henry Klusman. Virtually unaltered, the Pearson Filling Station and Garage stands as one of the oldest and rarest examples in the entire region of vernacular roadside architecture. The Commission, upon their review of the structure, determined unanimously to recommend landmark Designation and that the historic station was also potentially eligible for placement on the National Register of Historic Places. On the issue of eligibility, the owners of the Pearson Filling Station and Garage have hired an independent architect to evaluate the building's significance (please see Exhibit "B"). Staff's initial review of the report submitted by this consultant, Louis Skelton, located one significant error. Namely, that the porte cochere "appeared to be added later," according to !1z. Skelton. Assessor's Records and the recollections of Mr. Pearson's two sons, who remember the building of the station, both reveal that the entire building was constructed at one time and no portion was added. COHCIIISION The City Council has several alternatives. Two possible alternatives are as follows: 1. As recommended by the Historic Preservation Commission, approve Landmark Designation and direct that a focused EIR be prepared prior to a demohuon decision bei ng made; or • 2. Approve the Land_~ark Designation and a Landmark Alteration Permit for the demolition of the canopy .pith a Negative Declaration and ac~e~i99 CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT PEA RSON FILLING STATION AND GARAGE January 20, 1993 Page 3 ~ - appropriate mitigations (see Environmental Assessment for possible mitigations). Either of these alternatives will satisfy the requirements of Municipal or State codes. IIiVIR~1ffi1TAL ASSF3SMHNT: As the Council will recall, the Historic Preservation Commission deterauned that demolition of any portion, including the poste cochere, of the Pearson Filling Station and Garage could not be ¢utigated fully and recommended that a Focused Environmental Impact Report be conducted. The Commission also moved unanimously that the structure be secured by fencing, (which has been done since the last meeting) and that the installation of the ultimate intersection improvements be tied to future de velooment of this northeast corner. If the Council does not concur with the Commission's assessment, and thus determines that the impact of the proposed demolition can be mitigated, another option would be to approve the issuance of a Mitigated Negative Declaration. If the Council should thus determine, staff would recommend consideration of the following autigation measures. Document the poste cochere structure, according to the standards laid out in the federal Historic American Building Survey (HAHS) guidelines, prior to issuance of a Demolition Permit for the poste cochere; or Document the entire structure, according to the standards laid out in the federal Historic American Building Survey (HA HS) guidelines, prior to issuance of a Demolition Permit for the poste cochere (the reason for requiring that the entire structure be documented at this time would be to ensure that the context of the poste cochere, to the main structure, is not forgotten). It is estimated that the cost to do the entire structure is approximately 57,000; to do the poste cochere only would be approximately 54,000. 2. Prior to the de velopme~t or redevelopment of the property, the property owner shall perform a feasibility study on the adapts ve reuse of the gas station structure, including the re-establishment of the removed poste cochere. The study shall include a report from: 1) a qualified strurtural engineer, who specializes in historic structures, to determine the structural soundness of the structure and the potential for its relocation; 2) a qualified architect and an economic analyst to establish a range of possible uses that are historically sensitive, econorsucally feasible, and that best utilize the site and structure. The study shall also address the need and type of additional mitigations that may be necessary if the ultimate development of the site impacts the historic relevance of the gas station structure and poste cochere. V V SQL pia J u CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT PEARS ON FILLING STATION AND GARAGE . January 20, 1993- Page 4 PACTS POR PII7DZNGS• The environmental review of the proposed partial demolition of the Pearson Filling Station and Garage is in keeping with the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance, General Plan, and Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan. Further environmental analysis is provided in - the attached staff report from the Auqust 25, 1992, Historic Presez vation Commission meeting. The demolition will have a detrimental effect on one of our community's historic resources. CORRffiPO®ENCS: These items have been re-advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper, notices were sent to - property owners within a 300 foot radius of the structure, and the site has been posted. Re Brad $~a+FYer City Planner BH:AH. sp . Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Staff Report dated December 76, 1992, with Historic Preservation Commission Resoluu on No. 92-04, and minutes dated august 25, 1992 Exhibit "B" - Report to Louis Skelton for Barry Vantiger, et al Resolution of Approval • oc~ 13 Ctty Council Mrnutcs January 20, 1993 Page 6 No nuns was submitted. ...... F1. _ CONSIDERATION OF ARK D CI .NATION -02~4pproval of an application a designate the Pearson Filling Station and Garage, located at 12912 Foothill Boulevard, Rancho Cucamonga, as an Hisanc Landmazk - APN. 1100-061-02. (Cootioued from December 16, 1992) CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ACCECCMENT OF DEMOLI'170N RFO IFST FOR PEARCON FILL ING CTATION Nn RA E (A POTENTIAL i NnMARx CTA TL~ARK AND NATION [ R C:iC'iFR T tr;IB CTR [C'n 1RF1 - A request m demolish a portion of the Pearson Filling Station and Garage, located at 12912 Foothill Boulevard, Rancho Cucamonga - APN 1100-061-02. The Hutonc Prcswation COmmlSSlon recommends [he preparation of a focussed Flivwnmental Impact Report (EIR) m order a best assess the adverx rmpact to [hiss rrsowu Other options thaz could lz txxisidered include the issuance of a Mitigated Negative Declaration. (Cotititiued from December 16, 1992) Staff report presented by Lary Henderwn, Pnncipa! Planner He also mentioned [hat a faz was received today fiorri the State Depanment of Parts and Recrration and commented on this (copy on file in the Gry Ckrk's office) Mayor Stout opened the meewg for public hearing. Addressing the Ctty Council was: Barrye Vannga felt die National Registry Statue was unlikely becatue of uiformation he has obtauied. He requested that the canopy be demolished and defer ilie designation of landmark status until such tune as development of the property u corwdered. Councilmember Alexander asked how Mr Vantiger felt abou[ the daignaoon of historic landmark with removal of the canopy. Mr. Vanuga staird the full impact of historic landmark designation has not yet been explored by him at this time, but prcfared not a do this at [his time Councilmember Alexander asked Mr Vanuga if it was his intent a !cave the remainder of the stnictiue up and P Mr Vanuga stated that was one option avarlablc Councilmemba Akzandrr asked if u was hiss intent a demolish the rcmarrider of the bwldrng even if removal of the canopy might occir. Mr Vantiga stated a was rat his mien[ to demolish his bwldmg There being no further response, the pubbc hearing was closed. Councilmember Gutierrez stattd afar looking at ilia site, he felt a to be dangerous as was slated m the Bwldmg Official's report, which he read ezeerpus from He stated he did not feel this is a historical buildrng He did not [hulk the city would ga Natrona! Registry statiu from [he Stan ~tY~Ri~ //~ \ GI I I ~l)N~.~(. N11 nIV~~~J ~L=nl \~~r'~-~ ~~~ ~ l~ ~ • • Cuy Council Minutes January 20, 1993 Page 7 CJ Mayor Stout stated he concurred with Counalmember Guuemz's comments. He did not think the Ctty would get National Registry stazus berauu that u a very difficult thing to obtain. He stated he does feel a haz some htttoncal significance He felt the Council should go with Option 2 Courcilmember Alexander stated he would Lke to go on with the demolition right now Larry Henderson. Principal Planner. stated that once an application tic made. no demolition permit ran be tsstied until an action us taken on thaz appLcauon by the Gry Council. Brad Buller, City Planner, stated a local landmark designation simply says it is of local significance to this communny Councilmember Guuenez felt the Council should give the owner of the property [he opponunuy to draw specificauans, photograph and maybe rebuild a luile farther back if he would like to build a[ some time. Andy Arczynski, Assistant City Atiomey, stated who[ ta before them is an application to designate as a local hisiortc landmark. He stated whaz that really does is place an impediment m the path of a property owner who wishes [o significanily alter a building or demolish it He stated typically tf the owner of a building coma to Ute Bwkiing Depanment for a perm[[ to demolish it, they check the plant and make sure a is all okay, and he ran theft knock u down. He stated this draws attention as m should this be demolished or modified. He stated the appLrant has indicated no present intention of development of the property, although they do have options they ate pttsenily swaying He stated development of this property would tequut some type of envuonmental analysts, and possibly an EIR if these is a landmark designation for the property. He stated this would no[ prelude the Council in the fuuue, after proper heanngs and review, of wiping out thaz designation if it is deemed in the bat interest of the Ciry to do so He did riot iliirilc a created a permanent unpedimenr to the propcrry owner's potential goals of the property, but it does, however, fortify theu representation [hat they don'[ have any present intent of knocking the swcturc down. He stated if designating this as a hutoncal structiirc will somehow preclude anybody's ability to work with in the futiire, he did not believe this was correc~ Mayor Stour stated the Resolution does not specifically rcfcr to local landmark, because the Council can only designate az the local Icvel Councilmember Alexander stand that by allowing demolition of rho canopy area this would clear the area for any signalizauon [hat needs to be done a[ that comer, and azked if this would resmu the removal of the mom body of that suvcttue Larry Hcnderwn, Principal Planner, stated this would requuc an additional review il the applicant requested it, and they would then have to go through the demolition process again ~RESOLUTiON NO-92-267xv A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION 92-02, THEREBY DESIGNATING THE PEARSON FILLING STATION AND GARAGE, LOCATED AT 12912 FOOTHIII. BOULEVARD, AS AN HISTORIC LANDMARK AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN 1100-061-02 MOTION Moved by Stout. seconded by Williams to approve Resolution No 92-267 with the HABS drawing requirement for the canopy only, not for the enure swcturc and canopy Motion carved unanunousiy, 4-0-1 (Buquet • absent) ~~ C.O.R. PROPERTIES 129 N Euclid Avenue Ontario, CA 91662 (909) 983-4321 Fax (909) 983-2737 October 7, 1997 Chauman and Members of the Historical Preservation Commmssion Crty of Rancho Cucamonga re• Peazson Filling Station and Gazage Northeast Comer of Foothill and Etiwanda Rancho Cucamonga Landmazk designation 92-02 APN: 110-061-02 ~~~ ~~ 02 RECEIVEp OCr 0 71991 City of Rancho Cucamonga Plamm~p Divisan This letter is a formal request from the owners of the above referenced property to have the Commission reconsider the Loca! Historic Landmark Designation that it recommended in August of 1992 for the structure known as the Peazson Filling Station and Gazage. Thu recommendation was sequentially adopted by the Crty Council m January of 1993 It is requested now that the designation be reconsidered and a recommendation be made to change the designation to Historic Point of Interest A Historic Point of Interest was one of the designations that the owners onguially desued and understood to be a consideration m order to asset the City with the widening of the intersection and the resulting ultunate placement of the street lights and signals In reviewing the documentation that was created by staffduring the period of uutial consideration of the matter in August of 1992, we feel that there occurred some iruscommumcation or confusion during the application process The uutial application was completed and presented to commission as one for a Local Historic Landmark only The announcement of the meeting correctly identified one of the issues of the meeting to be a determination as to which designation was to be applied, however, only an application for Historic Landmark designation was presented and subsequently evaluated No discussion was given to the Point of Historic Interest designation Please see the three attachments dated August 25, 1992 The "substantial evidence presented" to the commission in late 1992 by staff m support of their position contain a number of statements that aze presented as `facts' In re-exar„in,ng these `facts', we feel that it would be more accurate to characterize these statements as `opwons' of the indrnduals preparing the documentation, which as framed professionals they are expected to provide But as such, these opuuons should be compazed and contrasted with the opuuons of other knowledgeable parties and experts in the field and not taken prin~a facie One of the major considerations during the evaluation process by the comnssion and staff was the potential for National Eligibility Registration At the suggestion of the comrmssion during the meeting of August 25, we contracted a well qualified, experienced • • ii ,~ %Xl-~-igl i G ~u~~~'~ 1,~j j ~~ f~~~P • expert in the field of Ilistonc Architecture, Lows Skelton, to assess the property for National Register ELgibihty As a requirement of the contract with Mr. Skelton, we agreed to pursue a National Registration if he found that the building was worthy of such designation. The results of Mr Skelton's assessment indicated that the buildmg did not qualify in any azeas of consideration for National Registration Unfortunately, the report was completed well after the Comaussion had made it's recommendation Within his report, Mr Skelton provided his educated analysis on the vanous histoncal and azclutectural aspects of the structure as would be expected These opuuons aze in sharp contrast to the opuuons presented by those who prepazed the staff reports. For example, staffclainis the buildmg represents umque materials and construction while Skelton states the methods and matenal were common and widely used. staff clauns a significant component and Lnkage to Route 66 while Skelton states that the contextual aspects necessary for such Lnkage aze non existent, and so on Mr Skelton and staff even disagree as to the integrity of the canopy as a part of the original building. Staff cLiuns that building was all built at the same tune and the entire station was built by Henry Klusman Due to the extremely substandard quality and unorthodox construction of the canopy as evaluated by Jerry Grant, Building Official (See attached memo dated Sept 16, 1992) Mr Skelton feels it could not have possible been done by any professional builder, especially Henry Klusman The divergence of opuuons between staff and the expert aze significant and cover a wide azea . And as such, both sets of opuvons need to be evaluated and considered in order to properly classify this site. The two evaluations aze in considerable contrast When such a difference of opuuon exists, the essence of the situation is that the reality usually Les somewhere in between Has the existence of thu gas station contnbuted to the "fabric of the commumty"~ Yes Has it altered the direction of the commumty~ No Has this gas station played an unportant role in the daily Lves of some of the citizens of eazly EUwanda~ Yes Has this gas station caused a change in the life of the citizens of Rancho Cucamongatoday~ No Onginally, one ofthe rationalizations of staff forlustiScaUOn ofthe Local Histoncal Landmazk designation was that of protection because of the potential National Registry ELgibihty Such eligibility was not realistic at the time as evidenced by Mr Skelton's assessment It is even less so now with the removal of the canopy and the lack of any significant neighborhood context Additionally, the lack of eligibility was further confirmed by the memo from the State of CaLfomia in response to Mr Butler's request for an opinion, (Copies of both conespondence attached) Such protection is no longer warranted What we have is a place of interest for those indrnduals cunous about the way Lfe was in the local azea some half century ago It >s not a monument to a great or famous person, it is not an example of umque or special azchitecture, rt is not the sue of monumental social or cultural activity It was a piece of the everyday life of the common working man of the {~ eazly days ofthe community-nothing more-nothing less and we need to respect that for what rt u What started out over four yeazs ago as a desire to classify this site as a Point of Historical Interest has now come full circle and u before you again We feel there were a number of factors that prevented a balanced evaluation of the site four yeazs ago and it is now tune to re-evaluate the classification. Enclosed aze copies of the staff reports, memos, and other documents referenced herein for your uformation with some of the references noted above highlighted When recently asked what new information I was planning to present, I responded by saying that the information is already there, but the Commission~ust has never been able to consider it all together due to the unfolding events of four yeazs ago. The Commission made a recommendation based on one set of opuuons and with a perceived need to protect a resource they were told was significant Subsequently, the need for the perceived protection is no longer warranted and additional information and opituon have become available that will enable the commission to more objectively evaluate the degree of signiScance of the structure and ns appropnate designation We feel that the continued classification of the building as a Historical Landmark is not appropnate and that a Point of Historical Interest designation is better suited to properly characterize the site We respectfully request that you consider a change m classification of the Pearson Gazage and Filling Station from Historical Landmark to Point of Historical Interest As always~we will be glad to meet with you concerning this matter at any time enclosures, arranged chronologically 1 Aug 25, 1992 2 Aug 25, 1992 3. Aug 25, 1992 4 Sept 16, 1992 5 Nov 2, 1992 6 Dec 16, 1992 7 Dec 15, 1992 8 Jan 20, 1993 Staff report to Historic Preservation Comrmssion Minutes of Historic Preservation Special Meeting Resolution 92-04 from Historical Preservation Commission Memo from Jerry Grant, Building Official Letter from Brad Buller to State of California City Council Resolution (Adopted Jan 20, 1993) National Register Eligibility Assessment, Louis Skelton Response from State of California to Brad Buller's letter of Nov 20, 1992 • r~ LJ \J alp CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA STAFF REPORT DATE August 25, 1992 TO. Chairman and Members of the Historic Preservation Commission FROM Larry J Henderson, ALCP, Principal Planner BY Anthea M Hartig, Associate Planner SUBJECT. CONSIDERATION OF A CHANGE OF THF HISTORIC STATLiS AND APP LI ATIONC FOR HISTORIC POINT OF INTEREST OR LANDM_A RK DESIGNATION FZT FD B'~ THF. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMICCION CONSID RATION OF A DEMOLITION RF.OUEST BY THE PROoERTY OWNER AND THF POSSr F ESTABLISHMENT OF MITIGAT20N MEASUAF_S THEREIN FOR THF PFARSON FILLING STATION AND GARAGE. LOCATED AT THE NORTH_F AST (`n RNF9 nF ETIWANDA AVENLiE' AND FOOTHILL BOULEVARD 12912 FOOTHZT BO1 VA RANCHO CUCAMONGA - APN~ 1200-062-02 - Consideration and deterrtu nation of the historic status, application for Point of Interest or Landmark Designation, range of appropriate project alternatives, and level of appropriate mitigations for the partial demolition of the structure The actions and recommendations can include the following: Landmark status, Point of Interest status, other project alternatives, and/or rtu tigation measures prior to demolition • BACxGROVND On July 30, 1992, Barry Vantiger, on behalf of his partners, requested the partial demolition of a building historically known as the Pearson Filling Station and Garage, located at 12912 Foothill Boulevard. Based upon Historic Preservation Commission policy, a Landmark/Point of Interest Designation application was initiated in order to establish a formal review procedure After subsequent review, the structure was also added to the Historic Sites Survey as a Potential Local Landmark and Potential Listing on the National Register of Historic Places (at the current time, the status of the State Point of Interest program is suspended until a program initiating a State Register of Historic Places can be implemented). At its meeting of August 6, 1992, the Historic Preservation Commission agreed to hold a special public hearing to determine the significance of the Pearson Station and to review the associated demolition request (che Landmark Designation application is included as Exhibit "HPC-1" and Site Plan Exhibit "HPC-2") The process by which we have come to this review has been complicated and lengthy and it stems from the involved Foothill Marketplace project (site of the future Price Club and WalMart) In approving the Conditional Use Permit for the Foothill Marketplace center, the City placed a condition on the project requiring the improvement of the Foothill Boulevard/E[iwanda Avenue intersection The full extent of these improvements was not known at the time of project approval and at the time of this Commission's review of the impacted cultural resources on the southwest corner because detailed plans were not available. It has only been through [he review of the final street improvement plans that we have realized the full impact of the required changes Based on the traffic study for the project and the City's traffic model, it was determined that the developer needed to complete a range of •• , HPC STAFF REPORT PEARSON FILLING STATION August 25, 1992 Page 2 improvements, including placement of the traffic signal at Etiwanda Avenue, which is to be upgraded to handle the anticipated traffic As is policy with the installation of traffic signals, the City requires the signal poles to be located in their ultimate location to avoid having to relocate the poles at a later date. In the specific instance at the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Etiwanda Avenue, the pole will be located approximately 30 feet northeast of its current location, placing it in line with the canopy of the existing gas station on that corner initial plans for the northeast corner were approved by both Caltrans and the City with the pole in its ultimate location with temporary curbs and pavement proposed that would eliccu Hate the need to alter the canopy. The developer then proceeded to work with the property owners to obtain the necessary right-of-way in order to install the signal. It seemed that agreement had been reached between the two parties until the property owners' insurance company threatened to cancel their insurance if the pole was placed in the approved location. The insurance company claimed that the proposed pole location would encourage more pedestrians to walk under the gas station canopy in order to access the crosswalk This, in their opinion, places the station in a pcsition of greater liability and, therefore, could not be supported. As a result, the property owner does feel it is in their best interest to provide the developer wa.th the necessary street dedication. On July 29, 1992, City staff met with the developer of the center and the gas station property owners to discuss alternatives to placing the signal in the ultimate location One suggestion called for the signal to be placed in an • interim location, within the existing right-of-way, that would not impact the gas station canopy. This solution would require the pole to be relocated upon development of the northeast corner Also, the interim location would be contrary to current City policy. The City has also pursued the possibility of installing a chain link fence around the canopy to prevent access under the canopy According to the property owner, this alternative was not found to be acceptable by the property owners' insurance company A 'hard suggestion called for the removal of the canopy in order to eliminat= .he "liability" expressed by the property owner's insurance company In that this solution would place the pole in the ultimate location and remove a potential liability, the property owner submitted a demolition permit requesting removal of the canopy It should be noted that a written explanation of the insurance company's position has not been submitted Following submittal of the demolition permit, staff also received correspondence from the developer that a substantial electrical utility line and pole at the northeast corner had to be relocated in order to widen the street as approved. By doing this, the utility pole would be located close to the proposed signal location. Because the power lines angle to the east, the relocation of the utility pole would place the lines over the existing canopy, contrary to the policy of Southern California Edison (SCE) If left in the interim location, the lines would be away from the building a sufficient distance to sata.sfy SCE i ~a d HPC STAFF REPORT PEARSON FILLING STATION August 25, 1992 Page 3 A. Location. The structure lies in the northeast corner of the parcel at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Etiwanda Avenue and the parcel is close to two acres in size. The site's topography is relatively flat and other distinguishing features include a variety of mature trees. B. Si*e *and to .oninq, and Foothill Boulevard Sneaific Plan nes,anar~ons• The parcel lies within Subarea 4 of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, and per Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan Amendment 91-01 subccutted by the same property owners, this corner parcel's land use designation was changed from Medium Residential to Community Commercial, and includes the requirement of a Master Plan for the site and surrounding area. C Surrounding rand is s 2on~nq. and Footh,ll Boulevard Specific Plan es~gna :onc: As with the subject property, the parcels to the north, south, east, and west are also designated Community Commercial per the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan. D Architectural Description The structure is a former service station and garage. The large rectangular concrete, single-story building has a three-bay pone cochere. There are mature trees to the east of the structure. The roof is a flat hip with zed barrel tale for both the buildiinq and pone cochere. The tale roof on the north elevation has been removed and replaced with asphalt shingles of a matching color A skylight with six panes has also been added to the middle of the hip roof on the north elevation. The pone cochere bases are constructed of poured concrete. The north and south bases had two pumps each and the middle base had one pump, all of which have been removed The columns are square and unadorned, with slightly flared capitals. The main garage is constructed of slip-form poured concrete and the pone cochere is of wood frame construction with thick cement stucco The walls are currently painted white with red accent under the eaves. There is evidence that the walls were once painted red, mustard, and navy blue at different times. The fenestration pattern of the structure is as follows: North Elevation: The door (approximately 6 1/2 feet high) has been removed and the opening has been boarded up. There are two 20-paned windows side-by-side to the east of the door on the north elevation. A metal grate has been added to the windows The six panes in the center of the windows open outward. South Elevation: The front door is under the pone cochere It is a single door with a single-pane window. Above the door is a single-paned window and there are single-paned, wood-framed windows to the left and right of the doors. The window to the left is boarded over with metal grates The six panes in the center of the windows open outward. ~.I ~a~ HPC STAFF REPORT PEARSON FILLING STATION August 25, 1992 Page 4 East Elevation: There are two windows, spaced approximately 10 feet apart, that have 20 panes. Both windows are covered with metal grates. The six panes in the center of the windows open outward. West Elevation There is a 20-paned window on the south side covered with a metal grate. The six panes in the center of the window open outward There is a small service bay ou the west elevation and a larger service bay on the south elevation The service bay doors on the south elevation are constructed of 2 1/2-inch vertical siding with 5 1/2-inch boards spaced 9 1/2 feet apart. There are three decorative hinges on the top of each of the sliding doors and the 5 1/2-inch boards are cut to a point on the base board. The sliding doors are on a track mechanism that is still in place There are two 18-inch concrete buttresses, one on each side of the service bay doors There is one gooseneck light above the right service bay door and there is one gooseneck light to the right of the service bay doors. The small service bay on the west elevation has is constructed of 2 1/2-inch vertical siding horizontal siding on the bottom. There are sma the top corners. The door corners are rounded. inch concrete buttresses, one on each side of Centered above the doors is a gooseneck light 75-- .AND ARK D .SI .NATION. double wooded doors and on the top and 6-inch L1 wooden decorations on There are also two 1B- the service bay doors. A. H sTOr~al Barkgr~: The service station was built in 1928-1929 by an important local contractor, Henry Klusman the renowned concrete man, for John "Doc" Pearson and Lee Stevens who were brothers-in-law They sold gas for automobiles as well as distributing it to the local citrus ranchers. After a short time, Mr. Pearson alone owned the station and provided a full complement of automobile-related services Located along Route 66 which had been completed in 1926, the station was a frequent stop of Depression-era immigrants who would spend the night in their cars on the site because they had no other place to stay Also at that time, Doc Pearson gave gas away to travellers who simply could not pay. P.J. Pearson Clark, Doc's niece, recalls one of the more outstanding humanitarian efforts exhibited by her uncle A "Dust Bowl" faauly had completely run out of money when they reached Etiwanda. It seems one of their sons had a lovely voice, so lovely in fact that the family was moving from Oklahoma to Hollywood so he could be "discovered Mr. Pearson, after hearing the boy sing, organized a community concert at the Pearson's fatculy packing house and raised enough money for the young boy and his family to continue their travels. The station also served for many decades as a gathering place for local residents. Grove owners would come to the station when it was cold and together would wait and wonder if temperatures would drop below freezing. While they waited they would gather around the radio for entertainment. Residents of Etiwanda had only three places to purchases ~aa HPC STAFF REPORT PEAASON FILLING STATION August 25, 1992 Page 5 • their gasoline and of them, Pearson's was the most modern and full- serviced. Highway Patrol officers assigned to the local stretch of Route 66 also congregated at the service station, in particular Frank Freeman and ^Two-Gun" Louis, who spent many hours with their friend Doc Pearson. An episode retold by Mr. James Clark is particularly revealing of the role the service station played in decades gone by, namely, of the races that would be held along Route 66, Foothill Boulevard, from the border of Upland to Doc Pearson's garage The two officers would station themselves at either end to stop traffic on the two-lane road and allow the motorcycle races to proceed. Mr. Pearson eventually sold the station to the Myers family, who continued to operate in the same community-based spirit. The station and garage also represent a basically intact example of a local, vernacular expression of the very popular Spanish Revival architectural style constructed by the foremost concrete contractor of the day, Henry Klusman. As such, it is the only example of its building type to have retained as much of its original appearance and one of a handful of rapidly disappearing Klusman structures Along the regional stretch of Foothill Boulevard, the roadside vernacular that characterized the physical landscape of Route 66 is rapidly being replaced. The Pearson Filling Station and Garage remains, however, as a testament to this important stylistic and cultural period of American history . B Facts for Findings. Per the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance, Section 2.29.090, the following findings are made per the landmark review criteria specified in that section 1. Historical gad Cultural Significance. Finding: The proposed landmark/point of interest is particularly representative of an historic period, type, style, region, or way of life Fact: Representing both the Etiwanda citrus community and the importance of Route 66 to American culture and folklore, the structure harkens back to an era o£ agricultural growth and mass western migration Offering fuel, mechanical services, and often a helping hand, the station and its owners were an important part of the local area Finding: The proposed landmark/point of interest is an example of a type of building which was once common but is now rare. The proposed landmark/point of interest is connected with a business or use which was once common but is now rare Fact: Gas stations and garages from the early age of the automobile were a prominent feature of many local landscapes, including the Etiwanda area. Most of these roadside stations and garages have fallen out of use or been abandoned or demolished With their loss, physical reminders of the everyday patterns that characterized community life sixty years ago are fading L ~a3 HPC STAFF REPORT PEAASON FILLING STATION August 25, 1992 Page 6 Finding• The proposed landmark/point of interest is of greater age than most of its kind. Fact: Opening shortly after the completion of Route 66 in 1926, the Pearson Filling Station and Garage is one of the oldest such structures extant Finding: The proposed landmark/point of interest was connected with someone renowned or important or a local personality. Fact: The Pearson family was and is deeply connected with the cultural and familial fabric of Etiwanda history Finding: The architect or builder was important Fact Builder Henry Klusman was one of the more talent and significant local builders to mark the pages of the area's history books. 2'. Historic Architectural and Engineering Significance Finding: The construction materials or engineering methods used in the proposed landmark/point of interest are unusual or significant or uniquely effective. • Fact: The reserved, vernacular expression of the very popular • Spanish Revival architectural style demonstrates local interest in broader stylistic trends. 3 Neighborhood and Geographic Setting Finding. The proposed landmark/point of interest materially benefits the historic character of the neighborhood Fact: At the Foothill Boulevard and Etiwanda Avenue intersection, the station is the only remaining link to an important element of local history and to an epoch of our national experience. Without it, all physical traces of that portion of Route 66 will be lost. Finding. The proposed landmark/point of interest in its location, represents an established and familiar visual feature of the neighborhood, community, or city. Fact: For over 65 years, the Pearson Filling Station and Garage has been a community resource and its owners, the Pearsons, Stevens, and Myers to name a few, added to the communal experience of the Etiwanda area. C. F~iq~b~l~ty. Only the National Park Service in collaboration with the State Historic Preservation Officer can formally list a structure on the Register. But as a part of this review, staff has reviewed the Pearson Filling Station and Garage per the Register Cri[eria. Staff finds the • structure eligible under sections A and C of the fact that "The quality ~a~ HPC STAFF REPORT PEARSON FILLING STATION August 25, 1992 Page 7 • of significance in American history, architecture, archaeology, and culture is present in districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that possess integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association, and A. That are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; and.. C. That embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction " o. issues The property owners requested the immediate demolition of the canopy of the Pearson Filling Station and Garage due to the purported demands placed upon them by their insurance company in light of the street improvements required by the Foothill Marketplace project In a letter sent to the City, attached as Exhibit "HPC-3," the owners expressed that in their opinion, the structure lacked any "historical value." It appears then that the owners would object to staff's findings in support of a landmark designation Thus, in accordance with the Commission's policy on owner objection, staff has reviewed the structure based on the policy's three necessary findings, that the structure is: listed on the City's inventory, stands out as having outstanding historical architectural, and cultural significance, and that designation as a landmark could help protect it through the environmental review process required under CEQA. E Fnv~ onm n al Assssment Any future landmark designation would be exempt from CEQA under Article 19. Section 15380 If the Comm ssion concurs with staff that the structure is significant to the community's heritage, then the proposed demolition as requested negatively impacts this resource. The demolition permit request can be considered a project under CEQA because it is an activity involving an action, issuance of the demolition permit, by a public agency.l Staff has evaluated the structure per the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance and on National Register criteria After completing the Initial Study, staff has found that the proposed project will have an adverse impact on identified cultural resources that cannot be nutrgated fully (please see attached Exhibit "HPC-5," Initial Study, Parts I 6 II) Although only an application fox a permit to demolish the canopy o£ the structure has been submitted at this time, staff asserts that this act would adversely impact the structure for a number of reasons. First and foremost, the Porte cochere (canopy) acts as the major architectural element that announces the building's use--that of a gas station. Even without the pumps, there is little mistaking the statement that the canopy makes architecturally and functionally. With the removal of the canopy, the structure would lose its 1Please refer to Code, Section 21065 and Guidelines, Sections 15378 (a) and 15352. has HPC STAFF REPORT PEARSON FILLING STATION August 25, 1992 Page 8 most distinguishing and prominent feature. Secondly, if permission were granted to demolish only the canopy and since such an undertaking would reduce dramatically the structure's significance, there would be little impetus to preserve the remainder of the structure Moreover, such a partial demolition-- literally chipping away at a building's significance--goes against the intent of our City's Historic Preservation Ordinance and CEQA and potential national register eligibility. Although this demolition permit has been requested separately, the structure's proposed destruction could be seen as being tied to future development plans. Case law pertaining to what is known as "splitting" a project under CEQA has created a significant precede^ce for reviewing the potential negative effects of a proposed project with -e project itself.2 Therefore, co conform to legal procedures, the preferred course of action would be to wait ~ :c it a commercial project was submitted for this site and then to review any and all environmental impact, including those to cultural resources, as part o£ that project. Since the property owners applied for and received a received a zoning change on this parcel, from Medium Residenta.al to Community Commercial, and considering the future draw of the Foothill Marketplace project, it seems highly iikely the site will be redeveloped in the near future. • Staff would thus recommend two options at this time- that 1) either the approved portion of the improvements in their ultimate location be installed or 2) that the City Council accept interim improvements and thus not alter the current configuration of the northeast side of the ante=section until the time when the respective property owners are ready to submit a project on the site . (please see Exhibit "HPC-9" for diagrams). With both options, staff feels that if the structure will be vacant, a security fence should be installed around it and the building should be secured to the highest standards. The City Engineer has indicated this exception to the City's improvement policy is acceptable because installing only a portion of the curb return and the ~_gnal in their ultimate location will not necessarily make the intersection any more viable at this time. If the applicant still desires to demolish the canopy portion of the structure, staff finds that the only way to perhaps mitigate the impact would be to relocate the enr±re structure safely inside the right-of-way and in correspondence to City setbacks and to maintain its current configuration and relationship to the stzeetscape. This move would be in coordination with the the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) to ensure that the structure's National Register eligibility would not be compromised. If this relocation were not contemplated, staff feels that the demolition request would require the completion of a Focused Environmental Impact Report (EI R), refer to the ['ode, Section 15063 (c)(3). In order to best analyze the potential of adaptively reusing and thus preserving the structure, this EIR would include a feasibility study whose recommendations would be _,olemented per CEQA This Feasibility Study would be monitored and approved the City but paid for by the applicant. The only way to allow for demolition. of a part 2Please refer to Orinda Assn. v. Board of Supervisors, supra, 182 Cal. App 3d 1145 (1986), Laurel Hea.ghts, supra, 97 Cal. 3d 376 (1988), Citizens Assn for Sensible Development of Biship Area v. County of Invo, supra, 172 Cal P11 3d • (1985), and City of Antioch v. City Council, 187 Cal App. 3d (1986). Aar HPC STAFF REPORT PEARSON FILLING STATION August 25, 1992 Page 9 u or the whole of the structure would then be for the City Council to make a "Statement of Overriding Consideration" after their review of the EI R. The Council would have to fina that the benefits of the demolition project outweighed the unavoidable acve rse environmental effects, and thus finds these adverse effects "acceptable," (Lade, Section 15093(a)). CORRE4POND .N This item has been advertised in the Inland valley Da~ty Bulletin, property owners .+ithin 300 feet of the project site have been notified, staff has inspected the property, and the property's owners are aware of this review process RECOMMENDATZON• Staff recommends that the COmm135ion forward tO the C1ty Council a recommendation for landmark designation for the Pearson Filling Station and Garage Staff also recommends that the applLCation to demolish partially the structure be cenied and that the Commission recommend that the City Council direct staff to continue to work with the applicant in order to secure the site without anv demolition and/or waive the ultimate traffic signal location policy in th_s una que case If however, the applicant still desires to demolish the canopy and thus seriously and irrevocably reduce the significance of the structure as it has been presented to you in this report, staff recommends the preparation of a Focused EIR Respectfully sub tted, • ~~ Larry Henderson, AICP Principal Planner BB.AMH/ifs Attachments- Exhibit "HPC-1" - Landmark Application with Photographs Exhibit "HPC-2" - Site Plan Exhibit "HPC-3" - Letter from Barry vantiger, et. al. Exhibit "HPC-4" - Curb s Signal Diagrams Exhibit "HPC-5" - Initial Study, Parts I b II Resolution Recommending Approval ~a~ City of Rancho Cucamonga Application for HISTORIC LAhDNARK DESIGNATION HISTORIC POINT OF INTEREST DESIGNATION X Historic Landmark Hlstorlc Point of Interest IDENTIFICATION 1. Common Name• Duane's Service Garage 2. Historic Name, if known: Pearson Garage & Filling Station 3. Street or Rural Address: 12912 Foothill Boulevard City. Rancho Cucamonga Zip: 91739 County: San Bernardino Assessor's Parcel No. 1100-161-02 Zone: Commercial Legal Description: S 1/2 SW 1/4 Sw 1/4 SEC 4 TP 1S 4. Present Owner, Sf koown Charles V City: Upla nc Zip 91786 5. Present Use: Vacant ~ Other past uses. None DESCRIPTION 6. Briefly describe the present p~ structure and describe soy mayor condition: The structure is a Cumming(ddress: 1645 N. Laurel Ave. Ownership is: Dubuc private anal Use. Filling Station & Garage cal aDDearance of the site or iterations from its original rmer Service station 6 garage. The large rectanwlar, concrete, single story building has a three-bay norte cochere. There are mature trees to the east of the stricture. The roof is flat hio 7. Location sketch map (draw k label 8 site and surrounding streets, roads, and prominent landmarks): Q A 2 3 I\ w ~FG~7~-Idl,L S L I/D . -I - - 1 N ~~ 9 10 11 Approximate property size Lot Size (in feet) Frontage Depth or approx. acreages Condition: (check one) a. Excellent- b. Good_ c. Fair X d. Deteriorated- e. No longer in existence Is the feature: a. Altered b. Unaltered X Surroundings (check more than one if necessary) a. Open land b. Residential X c. Scattered buildings X d. Densely built-up e. Commercial X f. Industrial g Other ~x~+-~ ~ T ~-+-R.- - I a • I r~ ~J 12 Threats to Site a. None known- b. Private development X c. Zon tng_ d Public Works Pro3ect X e. Vandalism X f. Other 13. Dates of enclosed photograph(s) t4ay 1991 NOTE The following (Items 14-19) are for structures only 14. Primary exterior building material a. Stone b. Brick c. Stucco X d. Adobe e. Wood X f. Other Cc reto 15 Is the Structure: a. On its original stte~ X b. Yoved~ c Unkoown~ 16 Year of Initial Construction. 1928 This Date Ss: a. Factual b. Estimated X 17 Architect (if known): ~funknown 18. Builder (if known) 7-ICHI'lil ~,Lf°~l/Y}Q,1A J 19. Related Features• a. Barn b. Carriage house c. Outhouse d. Shed(s) a Formal Garden(s) f Windmill g. Watertower/t aokhouse h. Other Trees t. None 20. Briefly state historical and/or architectural import once (include dates, events, and persons associated with the site when known): . The service station was originally owned by John "Doc" Pearson & Lee Stevens who were brothers-rn-law & sold gas for automobiles 6 also distributed gas to the local farmers. The station >_s located along the former Route 66 S during the 21. Yaln theme of the historic resource. (check only one): a. Architecture X b. Arts k Leisure c. Economic/Industrial 3 d. Government e. Exploration/Settlement f. YSlitary g. Reltgioo h. Social/Education 1 22. Sources. List books, documents, surveys, personal interviews, and their dates Hickcox, Etiwanda. The First 100 Years 1981. Interview: Bob Hickcox, March 26, 1992. Mrs. James Clark, March 26, 1992 s August 17 1992. 23 Date form prepared August 1992 Byname): Vtnce Bertoni/Anthea tiartt~ Address: 10500 Civic Center Dr. Clty• Rancho Cucamonga Zip: 91729 Phone. (714) 969-1861 Organization: City of Rancho Cucamonga City use vniy ~a9 ~- .b ADDENDUM - DUANE'S SERVICE STATION Description f6 with red, barrel tale for both the building & oorte cochere. The tale roof on the north elevation has been removed 6 replaced with asphalt shingles of a matching color. A skylight with six panes has also been added to the mrddle of the hip roof on the north elevation. The oorte cochere bases are constructed of poured concrete. The north & south bases had two pumps each 6 the middle base had one pump, which all have been removed. The columns are square & unadorned with slightly flared capitals. The main garage is constructed of slip-form poured concrete & the porte cochere is of wood frame construction with thick cement stucco. The walls are currently painted white with red accent under the eaves. There is evidence that the walls were once painted red, mustard s navy blue at different times. The fenestration pattern of the structure is as follows: North Elevation: The door (approximately 6 1/2 feet high) has been removed and the opening has been boarded up. There are two - 20 paned windows side-bv-side to the east of the door on the north elevation. A metal grate has been added to the windows. The six panes in the center of the windows open outward. South Elevation• The door is under the porte cochere. It is a single door with a single-pane window. Above the door is a single-pane window and there are single-paned, wood framed windows to the left and right of the doors. The window to the left is boarded over with metal grates. The six panes in the center of • the windows open outward. East Elevation: There are two windows, spaced approximately ten feet apart, that have 20 panes. Both windows are covered with metal grates. The six panes in the center of the windows open outward. West Elevation There is a 20-paned window on the south side covered with a metal grate. The six panes in the center of the window open outward. There is a small service bay on the west elevation and a larger service bay on the south elevation. The service bay doors on the south elevation are constructed of 2 1/2 inch vertical siding with 5 1/2 inch boards spaced 4 1/2 feet apart. There are three decorative hinges on the top of each of the sliding doors and the 5 1/2 inch boards are cut to a point on the base board. The sliding doors are on a track mechanism that is still in place. There are two - 18 inch concrete buttresses, one on each side of the service bay doors. There is one gooseneck light above the right service bay door and there is one gooseneck light to the rrght of the service bay doors. The small service bay on the west elevation has double wooded doors is constructed of 2 1/2 inch vertical siding on the top and 6 inch horizontal st\d~ng on the bottom. There are small wooden decorations on the ton corners. ThAldoor corners are rounded. There are also two - 18 inch concrete buttresses, one on each side of the service bay doors. Centered above the doors is a gooseneck light. ADDENDUM - DUANE'S SEn~ICE STATION • Description k20 Depression, immigrants would spend the night in their cars on the site because they had no other place to stay. The station also served as a gathering place for local residents. Local citrus grove owners would come to the station when it was cold & would wait for the thermometer to drop below freezing s return to the groves to take care of the freezing crops. while they waited they would gather around the radio for entertainment. Highway patrol officers would also gather at the service station. flearson 6 Stevens eventually sold the station to the Meyers family. • u ~31 ~~-~~ HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION LANDMARK SURVEY Ad~eSS. _ 12912 FOOTHILL BO YARD AP# 1100-161-02 ~3a ~x~Brr- ,+~.- iP. V 1CW L.ooxing NORTH ~ Dare Of PhOIO MAY 1991 View Looking BAST Dau of Photo MAY 1991 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION LANDMARK SURVEY A~ICSS: 12912 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AP# 11 DO-1 f.l -02 ~, 3~ t-r~ - c.G' View Loolang sooTH llate of Yhoto nwz 1y71 Vlew LOOkmg NORTH Date Of PhOtO MaY 1 9Q1 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION LANDMARK SURVEY AddICSS: 12912 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AP# 1100-161-02 ` _~ .- ,_~~~ .'',a= '>~ _~ .~ View LOOICing of .Date of Photo MAY i aai ~ 3 cf -~+~r -- ~a View Looking WEST Dau of Photo MAY 1991 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION LANDMARK SURVEY A~TeSS: 12912 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AP# 1100-161-02 View Looking NORTHEAST Dale Of PIIO[O MAY 1991 View Looking WEST .Date of Photo Mav ~ aai _ VYYV Y-\ ~~ it I~ I~ i ~~~ /i ~~ ~~ ~~ ~' 0 CHAR .. I' ~~ \\ - ~~ f lI ^- -`-1.+ J_ ~ -1 / ~" ~ ; J+ ~_---, ---- ---------- 0~ it O~ O~ \ f % `706 5 I1\\ 'I\ I ~J QF4 ~, % :11 ITEM ~tSTtp~ Sly P~~a~f TITLE L.D 12- - O Z N , E?CHIBfT ~IF~-'LSCALE i~t=1~I A3~ ~- 2 Q Z Q 3 ~- w s ® 10 - ~~ -_ / /~ _ ~ ` ~~~ vlN / \ r ~ `v ~+` `~ ,T - ~ ~ ~ J ~ ~ `~ ~~ x uo+s `~~' ~~ x CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA • RISTORSC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES Special Meeting August 25, 1992 Chairman Marsha Banks called the special meeting of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Historic Preservation Commission to order at 5:00 p.m. The meeting was held in the Council Chamber at Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Chairman Banks then led the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CAT.T. COMMISSIONERS• PRESENT: Melicent Arner, Marsha Banks, Gene Billings, Ada Cooper, Bob Schmidt, Anne Tessier COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: Alan Haskvitz STAFF PRESENT: Barrye Hanson, Sr. Civil Engineer, Anthea Harti g, Associate Planner; Larry Henderson, Principal Planner; Scott Murphy, Associate Planner; Shelley Petrelli, Secretary . ~ . . : PUBLIC HEARING A. CONSIDERATION OF A CHANGE OF THE HISTORIC STATUS AND APPLICATIONS FOR HISTORIC POINT OF INTEREST OR LANDMARK DESIGNATION FILED BY THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION, CONSIDERATION _- A DEMOLITION AE UEST HY THE PROPERTY OWNER, AND THE POSSIBLE ESTABLISHMENT OF MITIGATION MEASURES THEREIN FOR THE PEARSON/STEVENS FILLING STATION AND GARAGE, LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF ETIWANDA AVENUE AND FOOTHILL BOULEVARD - APN: 1100-161-02 - Consideration and determination of the historic status, application for Point of Interest or Landmark Designation, range of appropriate project alternatives, and level of appropriate mitigations for the partial demolition of the structure. The actions and recommendations include the following: Landmark status, Point of Interest status, other project alternatives, and/or mitigation measures prior to demolition. Anthea Hartiq, Associate Plannez, presented the staff report. Commissioner Tessier asked if the traffic signals were already located in the ultimate location. • HPC MINUTES -1- August 25, 1992 I1 PG Nil 1v~~/~ h~.U-,-' v~rl~`lZ ~3~' Scott Murphy, Associate Planner, replied that temporary signals had been installed approximately half-way between where the signals used to be and • where they would be located ultimately. Chairman Banks asked for clarification on the concern regarding endangerment of pedestrians from traffic at the intersection of Etiwanda Avenue and Foothill Boulevard because there seems to be little, if any, pedestrian traffic at the location. Barrye Hanson, Sr. Civil Engineer, stated this is a concern the property owner brought up, but it had not yet been substantiated by the Engineering Division. Commissioner Cooper questioned why the improvements to the intersection would need to be completed prior to widening Foothill Boulevard. Mr. Hanson, stated that it is standard policy to finish off intersections at their ultimate location to ensure the hardware gets placed in the proper position. Chairman Hanks opened the public hearing. Barry Vantiger, 2177 N. 1st Avenue, Upland, one of the property owners, stated that because of a series of events beyond their control (the development of wal-Mart and the eventual widening of Foothill Boulevard), they feel they have been placed in a precarious position as far as development or demolition of the building on their property is concerned. He stated the property is cuzrently in use as a commercial operation. He also commented that they eventually want to develop the property, but they cannot do anything until a . flood control district is developed for the area. He remarked that they are in favor of demolition because they feel it will occur eventually to make room for the widening of Route 66 (Foothill Boulevard). He stated he thought it would be better to remove the building now and reconstruct it later with new materials (restoring it to its original look) and that they would be willing to do that. Commissioner Schmidt asked if temporarily fencing the canopy with chain link fence would help the current traffic situation of care cutting through the canopy. Mr. Vantiger responded It would restrict his current tenant's access to the building and it is only a temporazy solution. Gary Womak, 5366 Evening Canyon way, Rancho Cucamonga, real estate broker, stated he has been worklnq with the Gemmel family on property during the rezoning from residential to commercial. He stated they favored the commercial zoning because the auzrounding area is commercially zoned and they felt that residential zoning of their property vas out of place. He further commented they felt pedestrian traffic would increase on the property when the new shopping center is complete which in turn would create a greater liability for them. He suggested leaving the building in tact, moving the canopy to the back of the building, and reconstructing the canopy later. He stated that, iE HPC MINUTES -2- August 25, 1992 • ~~ t`:e property is developed eventually, they will incorporate the building into • the development at the time. He said, with the canopy being in the way of the ultimate right-of-way, it will likely result in the cancellation of the owner's liability insurance which will then prohibit having a tenant in the building and result in a loss of income to the property owner. He commented they expected increased traffic in the area because of the shopping center and they would like to get the street and intersections widened now to accommodate that traffic. Chairman Banks asked if the owners of property have developed any concepts on what they will do with the property later. Mr. Womak stated that they had two or three pre licuinary site plans done when the property was rezoned and all of them utilized the building on the site. He stated buildings on corners have good visibility and he felt the building could be rehabilitated. Chairman Banks closed the public hearing. Commissioner Tessier said she thought moving the canopy to the back could work and it would keep the building in tact. Chairman Banks clarified that if the canopy were moved to a position that did not face Route 66, the building would no longer qualify for National Register status. She stated if the entire building and canopy were moved together directly north (facing Route 66) it would still qualify. . Cortmiissioner Arner stated she would not want the building to lose any of its authenticity. She also said she thought it could be a good tourist resource. Commissioner Billings stated he had concern over moving the building and asked if it could even be done. Larry Henderson, Principal Planner replied it was possible, but it would be very expensive. Commissioner Cooper rnmmented she thought the street widening should be completed prior to altering the intersection. Chairman Banks stated she was pleased that the applicant recognized the structure as an historic structure and was considering incorporating it into some development on the property. She expressed that she thought a mutually acceptable solution could be worked out between the City and the applicant. She had spoken to some of the historical fauulies in the Etiwanda area and she had been told of their involvement in the Route 66 celebration. She was also informed that this filling station was considered quite unique and special by Route 66 historians. She stated that it vas her feeling the the station had significance, to both the City and the applicant, and wished to explore the possibility of obtaining National Register status. She remarked that adaptiv_ reuse of the building was definitely possible. • HPC MINUTES -3- August 25, 7992 X39 MOTION: Moved by Schmidt, seconded by Arner, unanimously carried 6-0-1, to recommend to City Council approval of Landmark Designation 92-02, the Pearson/Ste yens Filling Station and Garage. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: ARNER, BANKS, BILLINGS, COOPER, SCHMIDT, TESSIER NOES: COMMISSIONERS. NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: HASKVITZ -carried Commissioner Tessier asked what would happen if the signal poles were not moved now. Mr. Murphy stated that the Com¢ussion had the option of leaving the poles in the interim location and then, upon development of the property, relocating or moving the building when the poles are moved to their ultimate location. Mr. Henderson stated that leaving the poles in the interim location creates no changes in traffic, liability, etc. Commissioner Tessier asked if a temporary berm could be installed to discourage traffic from cutting through the property, via the canopy. Mr. Murphy stated an asphalt curbing could be installed temporarily to eliminate the traffic problem; it would also allow access to the tenant currently conducting business in the building. Chairman Banks asked who would be paying for the focused Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Mr. Henderson replied that it would paid for either by the owner on the northeast corner or by Foothill Marketplace property owners. Chairman Banks commented that she did not want to back the current owners into a corner regarding paying for an EIR, etc. because they are not currently ready to develop the property. She felt improvements could wait until they were ready to develop. Commissioner Cooper asked if the insurance company would continue to provide coverage for the building if the ultimate street improvements were not made ROM. Mr. Henderson stated the City has received no documentation from the insurance company indicating they would cancel coverage. He remarked that fencing the property seemed to be a viable alternative because there is enough area on the site to accommodate circulation and access to the current tenant. He stated proper placement of gates would secure the property as well as eliminate the traffic problem. HPC MINUTES -4- August 25, 1992 • • J / 1~ Chairman Banks stated she thought two-sided fencing would work to eliminate • the traffic also. Mr. Henderson said he did not think it has been demonstrated that demo l:tion is the only alternative. He commented staff would like to see further stud.Les done on the site. Comm.L SSioner Cooper asked if it was correct to assume that, if the signals were not moved now, Foothill Marketplace would not be paying for the street corner improvements when the are completed later and that owners of the filling station property would bare these costs totally. Mr. Henderson replied that was correct although the property owners would be responsible for certain development coats whenever they developed their property. He stated that currently Foothill Marketplace is paying for the signals, curbs, gutters, asphalt, etc., and the filling station property owners would be responsible to pay to move the signals. Chairman Banks asked .f Foothill Marketplace could set aside money in a trust and/or bond to be used later to move the signal. Mr. Henderson said that was possible. Barrye Hanson, Sr. Civil Engineer, stated that City policy has always been to have the developer pay for the total signal improvements and then reimburse them with money from the transportation fund. He stated most of the cost would be reimbursed to the developer. He further stated that in cases of • property owner resistance, that particular property owner would then bare the cost of the improvements when they developed their property later. MOTION: Moved by Arner, seconded by Schaudt, unanimously carried 6-0-1, to recommend to City Council that the ultimate street signal configuration be delayed and remain in the interim location until the property owner on the northeast corner is ready to develop their property and, if Council does not wish to delay the ultimate location of the signals, that a focused Environmental Impact Report and various other studies be prepared regarding the impact on the historic status of the property. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: ARNER, BANKS, BILLINGS, COOPER, SCHMIDT, TESSIER NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: HASKVITZ -carried . HPC MINUTES -5- Auqust 25, 1992 ~~l i - RESOLUTION N0. 92-04 • A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF TH£ CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF LANDMARK DESIGNATION NO. 92-02 TO DESIGNATE THE PEARSON/STEVENS FILLING STATION AND GARAGE, LOCATED AT 12912 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, AS AN HISTORS CAL LANDMARK - APN: 1100- 061-02 A. Recitals. (i) The City of Rancho Cucamonga has filed an application for Landmark _ Designation No. 92-02 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Landmark Designation request is referred to as "the aoo lication." (ii) On August 25, 1992, the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application. (iii) All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. 3. Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined and resolved by the • Historic Preservation of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows• 1• This Commission 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 2 acres of land, basically a rectangular configuration, located at 12912 Foothill Boulevard. 3. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced public hearing on August 25, 1992, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, and pursuant to Section 2.24.090 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code, this Commission hereby makes the following findings and facts: A. Historical and Cultural Significance. Finding 1. The proposed landmark is particularly representative of an historic period, type, style, region, or way of Life. Fact: Representing both the Etivanda citrus community and the importance of Route 66 to American culture and folklore, the structure harkens back to an era of agricultural growth and mass western migration. Offering fuel, mechanical services, and often a helping hand, the station and its owners were an important part of the local area. ~~ I-I-PG P~~~i.o~l ~ q~~s~~ • Fact• Gas stations and garages from the early age of the automobile were a prominent feature of many local landscapes, including the Etivanda area. Most of these roadside stations and garages have fallen out of use or been abandoned or demolished. With their loss, physical reminders of the everyday - patterns that characterized community life sixty years ago are fadin q. Fin ding J The proposed landmark is of greater age than most of its kind. Fact• Opening shortly after the completion of Route 66 in 1926, the Pearson Filling Station and Garage is one of the oldest such structures extant. • B. historic Architectural and Engineering Significance. Finding 1: The construction materials or engineering methods used in the proposed landmark are unusual or significant or uniquely effective. Fact: The reserved, vernacular expression of the very pooular Spanish Revival architectural style demonstrates local interest in broader stylistic trends. C. Nei ghbozhood and Geographic Setting. HPC RESOLUTION NO. ~ .4 LD 92-02 - PEARSON FILLING STATION August 25, 1992 Page 2 Finding 2 The propose3 landmark is building which was once common but is landmark is connected with a business common but is now rare. F:ndinq 4: The proposed landmark was connected with someone renown or important or a local personality. Fact: The Pearson faauly was and is deeply connected with the cultural and familial fabric of Etiwanda history. F~ndinq S: The builder or architect was important. Fact: Builder Henry Klusman was one of the more talented, competent, and significant local builders to mark the pages of this area's history books. an example of a type of now rare. The proposed or use which vas once F:n ding 1. The proposed landmark materially benefits the zistoric character of the nei ghborhood. Fact: At the Foothill Boulevard intersection, the station is the only important element of local history and and Etiwanda Avenue remaining link to an to an epocn of our f~`~-~fl(~0150 HPC RESOLUTION NO. °~ '14 LD 92-02 - PEAASON F_ ~.ING STATION August 25, 1992 Pa qe 3 national experience. Without it, all physical traces of that portion of Route 66 will be lost. Finding 2: The proposed landmark, in its location, represents an established and familiar visual feature of the neighborhood,' community, or city. Fact: For over 65 years, the Pearson Filling Station and Garage has been a community resource and its owners, the Pearsons, Stevens, and Myers to name a few, added to the communal experience of the Etiwanda area. 4. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced public hearing on August 25, 1992, including written and oral staff repozts, together with public testimony, and pursuant to Section 2.24.090 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code, and pursuant to the Commission policy regarding landmark de si gnation over an owner's objection, this Commission hereby makes the following findings and facts: A. It is the policy of the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga to override the objection of an owner in recommending landmark desi qna uon when: Finding 1 The property is on the City's Historical Inventory. Fact. Staff has reviewed the structure and listed it as a Potential Local Landmark (PLL), Potential State Landmark (PSL), and Potential Listing on the National Register of Historic Places (PNR). Finding 2• The property stands out as having outstanding historical, architectural, cultural, and/or aesthetic significance. Fact: The important place of the citrus industry to our local area and, on a broader scale, of Route 66 and the westward migration in the 1930s, aze evidenced by this modest, architecturally-intact community resource. Finding 3: Designation could help protect it. Fact: As a local landmark, any subsequent alterations, including demolition, would have to be reviewed fully by the Commission. S. This Commission hereby finds that the project has been reviewed and considered for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, and tha designation is exempt from CEQA under Article 19, Section 75380. • r~ ~J ~~~ 151 HPC RESOLUTION NO. S_•04 LD 92-02 - PEARSON FILLING STATION August 25, 1992 . Page 4 J 6. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, and S above, this Commission hereby resolves that pursuant to Chapter 2.24 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code, the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga hereby recommends approval on the 25th day of August 1992, of this Landmark Designation aoplication. 7. The Chairman of this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 25TH DAY OF AUGUST 1992. By: arsha Meek Ban airma AYES ARNER, BANKS, BILLINGS, COOPER, SCHMIGT, TESSIER NOES• NONE ABSENT: HAS KV ITZ ', ~~~n~52 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA MEMORANDUM September 16, 1992 T0: Brad Buller, City Planner FROM: Jerry Grant, Building Official SUBJECT: SERVICE STATION CANOPY - N.E. RNER ETIWANDA AVE. & FOOTHILL BLVD. This will review the results of a structural investigation conducted on September 10, 1992 to determine the feasibility of relocating the above referenced structure. After removal of the exterior plaster in a number of critical locations and observations of the internal framework, I have reached the following conclusions. a) Nearly every connection and structural member would require replacement or reinforcement because of dry rot, obsolescence, or inadequate strength or stiffness. b) The structure is very unorthodox in construction compared to today's methods, using unconventional methods of assembly i.e. use of lag-screws for connections, splices at mid-span of members, use of corrugated - cardboard as backing for stucco, etc. c) The exterior plaster, particularly in the ceiling plane is literally becoming detached from it's supports and will likely fall off if the canopy is moved. It also poses a degree of hazard to anyone beneath it, since traffic vibration could ultimately dislodge it. d) The roof is straight sheathed and will require replacement of the roof decking in order to attain lateral stability required under the codes today. e) The columns supporting the roof system are not properly braced to resist wind and earthquake force f) The roof covering will require replacement to provide proper weather protection. g) The exterior stucco does not have a weather resistant barrier between it and the supporting framing, which would be required if moved to a new location. In light of the above conditions, it is my opinion that attempts to relocate the structure might very well result in it falling apart in the process; JI certainly, reconstruction would be much more feasible. MEMO: SERVICE STATION CANOPY - N.E. CORNER ETIWANDA AVE. & FOOTHILL BLVD. September 16, 1992 Page 2 • Considering the potential for someone to be injured in the event of dislodgement of the ceiling stucco, and the lack of barriers to prevent pedestrian or vehicular traffic underneath the structure, the current conditions of the structure constitutes a public nuisance and should be abated by fencing around the canopy, pending permanent solution to it's existence. I trust this provides the information you required. JG:11 • ~~~ T H E C I T Y O F ~ ~ NC KO C UC ~ MO NG 1\ November 2, 1992 Mr. Steads Craigo, AIA Acting State HiatorLC Preeervat ion Officer Office of Historic Preservation P. O. Hox 942H96 Sacramento, CA 94296-0001 t ~, - ~ ~J~/Y7._JeC 1 ~Ct L~ . 1 SUBJECT: ROUTE 66 PEARSON GARAGE AND FILLING STATION - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Dear Mr. Craigo: Thank you for your willingness to review the attached historic resources survey forms and related materials describing the Route 66 Pearson Garage and Filling Station in the City of Rnncho Cucamonga. In brLef, we would like to request that your office fon+ard an initial opinion on the said building's potential eligibility for Lnclusion on the National Register of Hiat oric Places and on how a proposed demolition of part of the building and/or its relocation would impact this potential eligibility. The building appears to meet the criteria of eligibility for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places under Criteria A and C. Along the regional stretch of Foothill Boulevard, the roadside vernacular that characterized the physical landscape of the original Route 66 i6 rapidly being removed and replaced with a built environment very different in scale and intensity. The Pearson Garage and Filling Station remains in its original location on Steinbeck'e "mother road" ae a testament to this important epoch of American history and folklore. The station and garage . represent a basically intact example of a modest, roadside, and vernacular expression of the very popular Spanish Revival architectural style constructed by the foremost local contractor of the day, Henry Klusmnn. Ae such, it may be the only example of its building type to have retained ae much of its original appearance and one of a handful of rapidly dieappenring Klueman structures. Etiwanda and Cucamonga's stretch of Route 66 was dotted with small and Large, family-run wineries, a few dining establishments, and approximately five gas stations. Of the two extant filling stations, the Pearson Garage ie the better preserved and the more historically significant. The process by which we have arrived at our request for your assistance is complicated and long. After a request by the building's owners to demolish its canopy, moat of which lies in the ultvnate right-of-way of Foothill Boulevard, staff completed a review of the garage/filling oration's significance per our City Historic Preservation Ordinance and the criteria of the National Register of Historic Places and analyzed the environmental impact of ouch demolition. At an Auquet 25, 1992, meeting, the Commission unanimously concurred that the Pearson Garage and Filling Station clearly met almost all of the criteria outlined in the City's Ordinance and that the proposec demolition of the ports-cochere would have an adverse impact on the building that could not be mitigated fully. The only way that the Commission found to mitigate the Mayor Dennis L Stout Councilmember Diane Williams Mayor Pro-Tem WJham J Alexander ,. Councdmember Pamela J Wng ht • Jock Lam AICP City Manager ~~ CounalmemOer Charles J Buquet n "5~". C~c Car=r \~fr~~'e ~(.~ ap go, pA7 Ranc~c Cucomongo CA 91729 (7ta~9B9 i85~ °-' STEADE CRAIGO, AZA PEARSON GARAGE & FILLING ATION November 2, 1992 Page 2 • impact would be to relocate the entire building safely outside the right-of-way while maint aininq its current conf iguratLOn and relationship to its historic context, the streetscape. We made the Commission aware that such a move would first, among other things, neeeeeit ate your review of the building's eligibility. The Commission thus recommended to the City Council that a focused Environmental Impact Report be prepared to assess completely the impact the demolition request on the building's significance. The City Council, briefly et ated, was not convinced of the building's significance or stability when they reviewed the proposed landmark designation and environmental assessment documents at their October 7, 1992, meeting. Arguments were presented that the ports-cochere element was in poor structural condition and that it eventually would have to be removed per the ultimate and approved configuration of Foothill Boulevard. There was also brief discussion on whether it was reasonable to require the property owners to relocate the bu ildinq. The property owner suggested to both the City Council and Historic Preservation Commission the possibility of reconstructing the ports-cochere element of the building to the north or east face on the main structure. It was also presented that the bu ilding'e ports-cochere acts as the major architectural element that announces the building's use--that of a gas station. Even without the pumps, there is little mistaking the statement that the canopy makes arehit eeturally and functionally. Zt was also discussed that the requested demolition of the ports-cochere might impact the feasibility of a National designation, even if the possibility existed to re-establish the ports-cochere at a Later date. The City Council continued their coneiderat ion of this matter until early December. I have included a complete DPR-923 form, a blue-lined print of an aerial photograph with the future street improvements shown, and a few other supporting documents. I apologize for the immediacy of this request and appreciate any level of review you might give to this matter before our Council reconvenes on December 16. Again, our request is to obtain ae much information as possible with such short notice as to the building's potential eligibility for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places and on how a proposed demolition of part of the building and/or its relocation would impact this potential eligibility. Thank you for your considerate attention. PLease do not hesitate to call me at (714) 989-1861, extension 2251, or Associate Planner Anthea Hartig at extension 2290, with any queries or concerns. Sincerely, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNZ NISI Brad ler City Planner Attachments • cc: Anthea Hartig s A~q RESOLUTION N0. • A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION 92-02, THEREBY DESZGNAT ING PEARSON FILLING STATION AND GARAGE, LOCATED AT 12912 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 1100-161-02. WHEREAS, The City of Rancho Cucamonga has filed an application for Landmark Designation 92-02, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the sub~e ct Landmark Designation is referred to as the "application". WHEREAS, On August 25, 1992, the Historic preservation Commtssion of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and, following the conclusion of said public hearing, adopted Resolution No. 92-04, thereby recommending to this City Council that said application be approved. WHEREAS, on October 7, and continued to December 16, 1992, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that date. WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga does hereby find, determine, and resolve as follows: SECTION 1: The application applies to property located at Assessor Parcel Number 1100-161-02. SECTION 2: Representing both the Etiwanda citrus community and the importance of Route 66 to American culture and folklore, the structure harkens back to an era of agricultural growth and mass western migration. Offering fuel, mechanical services, and often a helping hand, the station and its owners were an important part of the local area. The proposed landmark meets the following criteria established in Chapter 2.24.090 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code: A. Historical and Cultural Significance: 1. The proposed Landmark is particularly representative of a historical period, type, style, region, or way of life. 2. The proposed landmark is an example of a type of building which was once common but is now rare. • ~ Cr[-~ Co~~l~~~ P-~i~~~rio~l ~ ~107>; •• -~-1-~~ ~ riot -t-~ R-Mr~ AYP~2-~ P-Gs~ j rod, or1~-f ,d OR.eI.~l-_ Z~~ CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. PEARSON FILLING STATION December 16, 1992 Page 2 • 3• The proposed Landmark is of greater age than most of its kind. 4. The proposed landmark was connected with someone renowned, important, or a local personality. 5. The proposed landmark is connected with a business or use which was once common but is now rare. 6. The architect or builder was important. B. Historic Architectural and Engineering Significance. 1. The construction materials or engineering methods used in the proposed landmark are unusual or significant or uniquely effective. C. Neighborhood and Geographic Setting: 1. The proposed landmark materially benefits the historic character of the neighborhood. 2. The proposed Landmark, in its location, represents an established and familiar visual feature of the • neighborhood, community and City (Ord. 70 59, 1979)• SECTION 3: Designation of a Landmark is exempt from CEQA (Article 19, Section 15308)• SECTION 4: Based on the substantial evidence received and reviewed by this Council and based on the findings set forth above, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga approves the designation of the Pearson Filling Station and Garage as a Historic Landmark. • ~~ l ~~ Nai1m~~ --rYt~d~ '1r/1''C~'~J ~1i~ l7"O~ • SST 30 ~souc uec~} abe za}eazb •PuTx 3o sT xzeu~ztgl pasodozd acg, • C • azez Mott s? ~cx~ uoliIIllOJ aouo seM LjJTt~M bu?pLTn4 3o adl,~ e 3o aTduro~a ue sT xzeuq~ueT pasodozd act •Z •a3TT 3o feM zo 'uoTbaz 'aT,C~s 'add 'POTSdCI TgJT30~STL~ 2 3o anT~e}uasazdaz ITzejnoT~zT~ sT xzeugxtel Pasrtdozd act •T :aoug~T3tTtbTS Tez~TtlJ Pue TeoTZO~sTH 'FI :apoJ TedTOTUryq ebuouteor~ oc~ueg act 30 060'bZ'Z ~d2cp uT Pa~T4~-~ eTZa~T.x~ buTMOTio3 auk s~aaut xzEU~xteT Pasodozd ac{L ' gaze T2ooT at{3 30 }zed }ugazodutr ue azaM szauMo s;T pue uoT~e;s act 'Pcmci bu-rdiay e ua~3o pue 'saoTnz-as TgzTUeyaa¢ 'Tana bcrrza33o 'uoT~ezbTUC uza~saM ssem Pue [T~zb Tezrq~TZbe 3o eza ue o~ ~eq suaxzeq azn•}.onz;s act} 'azoT~[To3 P~ a~T~ ugzTZ'~'a' o~} 99 a~~ 3o aocte;zodwT act} PoQ ~TOr°~'o s~3TO epu~T~3 a4~ c~o4 &rT~uasazda2i ~ Z NoI.IJ35 'ZO-T9T-OOii zaq¢mN Taoz2d zossassy ~e pa~eooT ~C~z-adozd o~ saTTdde uo?~eoTTdde ac{y :T typT,7,'y~g :snoTTo3 se aniosaz pue 'aurucza~aP 'PuT3 ~4azau saoP 2fxtaueotp o[~ueg 30 ~TJ a~ 3o TTOUnoJ ~TJ a~ '32~0.~-I,L 'MON . •pazznooo aneq uoT~niosag sTC~ 3o uoT~dope aye o~ zoTZd sa;TSZC~zazd T~aT Tie 'S~32~TM ' ~eP ~~ uo buT~aau[ pies PaPnTott~ pte uoT}eoTTdde aye uo buT~aaw e paaonpuoo ebuouceocU otlx[2H 30 ~?J atT3 3o TTOUnoJ ~TJ au; 'Z66T 'L zago}o0 uo 'SY32L•II-IM Pies ~~ T?octnoJ !~}TJ s?cr1 0~ burpuaw~oaz ~Lgazac~ pagozdde off uuoT~nios-ag Pa'~dOjJE 'buTZgdLj OTTGRd PTeS 30 UOTSRTOtI00 acC} buTMOTT03 'TJf.[e [IOT~eJTTdde acT} uo &trzeau o?Tgnd PaoT~ou ~CTnp e pa~npuoa efxtouceorU oc~ued 30 ~TJ auk 3o uoTSS?ummJ uo?~enzasazd oTZO~sTH a~ 'Z66T 'SZ '~sRbntt u0 'S~lM ~~CIOT~EOTTdde~~ act se o~ pazza3az sT uo?~}eub?saQ xzeu~ueT ~aCgns at{} 'uoT~niosag sT~ u? za~3~tzazaH •uo?~T~ii sTC~ 3o aT~T~ act u? Pa9?~saP se 'ZO-Z6 LIOT';el[bTSdQ ~IzE~.t21 zo3 uoT~eoTTdcIe ue paTT3 seq efxtom2ocn ocpueg 30 ~?J a~ 'SK32Z~IM 'ZO-T9T-OOTT :NdK - 30Q2IDLL S2i03d1]S fII SJDIIQta3 ~IDIFd+I QNtt ?83631~IE~I JRIQLSIII K SCI '@i~'A3'TROH 'IrLtKSIJQi Zi6Zi ,L~t ¢~.L4JUI '3~Ft2i'fiJ QN'd RIOT 9PII'PII3 AIOS2Pd3d 9fII,L~ZS3Q 7,~-LL 'ZO-Z6 NOLL~IS3Q ?III~B+IQNF~t JI2iCffSIIi ~HIACYIddK '~ZII12~031:IFtJ ''d~JN~1YJf17 OfDNKtt 30 7LLZJ :~zzr• 30 'IIJNCICD 7„LIJ AFiT, 30 NOISt7IOS32i FI • L9Z-Z6 •ON DIOI,ILYIOS32i Resolution No. 92-267 Page 2 4. The proposed landmark was connected with someone renowned, Important, or a local personality. 5. The proposed landmark Is wnnecte3 with a business or use which was once oon¢non but Is now rare. 6. The architect or builder was important. B. Historic Architectural and Enqineering Significance. 1. The wnstruction materials or engineering methods used in the proposed landmark are unusual or significant or uniquely effective. C. Neighborhood and Geographic Setting: 1. The proposed larxtnark materially benefits the historic character of the neighborhood. 2. The proposed Iarr3mark, In its location, represents an established and familiar visual feature of the neighborhood, ~uaity and C1ty (Ord. 70 S9, 1979). • SECTION 3: Designation of a Iar~mark Is exempt from CII?p (Article 19, Section 15308). SECTION 4: Based on the substantial evidence received and reviewed by this Council and based on the f, *Y-~, ms set forth above, BE TT FURIHf12 RESOLVID that the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucatmnga approves the designation of the Pearson Fi111ry Station and Garage as a Historic Landmark. PASSID, APPROVED, and ADOPTID this 20th day of January, 1993. AYES: Alexinder, Gutierrez, Stout, Williams NOES: None ^ ABSENT: Buquet I// \1 ATI'ESP: DP~sa J. City Clerk X53 ~S~ x~iJ ~TJ ' •r e~ ~~~~ ' ~ i • Enuo3tTEJ '~u~'oR'J ou~Eii '}E '£66T 'I.zenuer 30 ~eP ~siZ sr~ P~T~~Ci '£66i '~CiEnuer 30 CEP u~f7Z ate uo Piau T?~~J ~TJ Pies 3o buT~aau Se~16a3 E ~E 'ercuo;?ieJ 'PbUQ1IE0in OLIJCIi~j ~O [~TJ ate} 30 iT~J ~?J aim ~ pa~doPE PuE 'pano3dde 'passed ~Cinp sEn, uo?~niosag burobe3o; act ~Ef~ ~3?~.z-ao .iga3aq op 'e?u3o3?TEJ • 'e6uouieocu ociouEii 30 ~?J au; 30 ?RED 7,.ISJ 'Si1~R1~1 'r K2iSiQ 'I £ abed L9Z-Z6 'oH uor~niosag ) ~ ~- HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION LANDMARK SURVEY Ad(~eSS' 12912 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AP# 1100-161-02 ~x1~~~ ~ ~ ~ ~a(~ M~~ I~~ 1 ~ ~XFttBtT 1~^ 18 View Looking NoRmH .Date of Photo MAY 1991 View Lookmg EAST Date Of PIIOfO MAY 1991 i -~z .,l.. p 1~"~ u. 3 4 7 ~~ • `~\ \) ~~ -~4b • • AN ASSESSMENT OF NATIONAL REGISTER ELIGIBILITY FOR THE PEARSON FILLING STATION RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA i PREPARED FOR BARRY VANTIGER PREPARED BY LOUIS SKELTON, ARCHITECT 15 DECEMBER, 1992 _ _ _~~_ 1 _ 1.0 INTRODUCTION . t.t STATEMENT OF PURPOSE THE PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY IS TO ASSESS THE NATIONAL REGISTER ELIGIBILITY OF THE PEARSON FILLING STATION IN RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA PER THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT, SECTION 106 THE "SECTION 106" PROCESS APPLIES TO ANY PROPERTY LISTED IN, OR ELIGIBLE FOR, THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES. THE PROCESS IS INTENDED TO IDENTIFY ALL ELIGIBLE PROPERTIES AND DETERMINE THE EFFECTS OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT ON THEM. IF THERE IS AN ADVERSE EFFECT, THEN WAYS TO AVOID OR REDUCE IT ARE TO BE SOUGHT UNDER SECTION 106 OF THE NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT, A PROPERTY CAN BE CONSIDERED POTENTIALLY ELIGIBLE FOR THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES IF IT MEETS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA (ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION 1984 ) A ASSOCIATION WITH EVENTS THAT HAVE MADE A SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO THE BROAD PATTERNS OF HISTORY. B. ASSOCIATION WITH THE LIVES OF PERSONS SIGNIFICANT IN OUR PAST C EMBODIES THE DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF A TYPE, PERIOD, OR METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION, OR THAT REPRESENTS THE WORK OF A MASTER, OR THAT POSSESS HIGH ARTISTIC VALUES, OR THAT REPRESENT A SIGNIFICANT DISTINGUISHABLE ENTITY WHOSE COMPONENTS MAY LACK INDIVIDUAL DISTINCTION D HAS YIELDED OR MAY LIKELY YIELD INFORMATION IMPORTANT IN PREHISTORY OR HISTORY TO BE CONSIDERED ELIGIBLE FOR THE NATIONAL REGISTER, HISTORIC SITES AND STRUCTURES MUST BEAT LEAST 50 YEARS OLD. THESE THEN ARE THE CRITERIA TO BE USED TO EVALUATE THE NATIONAL REGISTER ELIGIBILITY FOR THE PEARSON FILLING STATION ON FOOTHILL BOULEVARD IN RANCHO CUCAMONGA ~CO~ • 1.0 INTRODUCTION T.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE THE PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY IS TO ASSESS THE NATIONAL REGISTER ELIGIBILITY OF THE PEARSON FILLING STATION IN RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA PER THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT, SECTION 106. THE "SECTION 106" PROCESS APPLIES TO ANY PROPERTY LISTED IN, OR ELIGIBLE FOR, THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES. THE PROCESS IS INTENDED TO IDENTIFY ALL ELIGIBLE PROPERTIES AND DETERMINE THE EFFECTS OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT ON THEM. IF THERE IS AN ADVERSE EFFECT, THEN WAYS TO AVOID OR REDUCE IT ARE TO BE SOUGHT UNDER SECTION 106 OF THE NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVAT-ON ACT, A PROPERTY CAN BE CONSIDERED POTENTIALLY ELIGIBLE FOR THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES IF 17 MEETS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA (ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION 1984 ). A ASSOCIATION WITH EVENTS THAT HAVE MADE A SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO THE BROAD PATTERNS OF HISTORY. • B. ASSOCIATION WITH THE LIVES OF PERSONS SIGNIFICANT IN OUR PAST C EMBODIES THE DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF A TYPE, PERIOD, OR METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION, OR THAT REPRESENTS THE WORK OF A MASTER, OR THAT POSSESS HIGH ARTISTIC VALUES, OR THAT REPRESENT A SIGNIFICANT DISTINGUISHABLE ENTITY WHOSE COMPONENTS MAY LACK INDIVIDUAL DISTINCTION D. HAS YIELDED OR MAY LIKELY YIELD INFORMATION IMPORTANT 1N PREHISTORY OR HISTORY TO BE CONSIDERED ELIGIBLE FOR THE NATIONAL REGISTER, HISTORIC SITES AND STRUCTURES MUST BEAT LEAST 50 YEARS OLD. THESE THEN ARE THE CRITERIA TO BE USED TO EVALUATE THE NATIONAL REGISTER ELIGIBILITY FOR THE PEARSON FILLING STATION ON FOOTHILL BOULEVARD IN RANCHO CUCAMONGA. / ~' 1.2 QUALiFICATfONS -LOUIS SKELTON, HISTORIC ARCHITECT Louis Skelton Is A Licensed Architect In Private Practice In Long Beach, Ca. He Is Certified By The National Council Of Archdecturai Boards And Holds Registration In Five States, Including California Mr Skelton Has Extensive Experience (20 Years) In Evaluating, Rehabditatmg And Restoring Historic Properties. His Projects Have Included The Documentation And Successful Listing Of Over One Hundred National Register Properties 1n Five States And The Preparation Of Two Successful National Register Districts Comprising Nearly Four Hundred Contributing Structures His Projects Have Been Recognized With Awards For Adaptive Reuse And Sensitive Additions To Historic Properties. He Has Relocated And Restored Twenty-Seven H~stonc Properties Including A Greene And Greene Residence He Has Been Listed In Who's Who In California As An Historic Architect Since 1986. Mr Skelton Is Currently Serving As The Senior Member Of The Cultural Heritage Commission For The City Of Long Beach (Mayoral Appointee) And Is A Past Chair He Is Also The Vice-Chair Of The Los Angeles County Historic Landmarks And Records Commission.(Appointed By Board Of Supervisors) Mr. Skelton Served For Two Years On The Architectural Review Board For Columbus, Ga (Mayoral Appointee) Lows Skelton Is A Recognized And Published Authority On Archtectural History And Styles. He Has Presented Lectures And Tours To School And University Classes, Community Groups, And Has Served As A Guest Panelist For Several Local, State, And National Conferences On Topics Ranging From The Technical Aspects Of Restoration To Reading Bwldmgs And Conducting Historical Research. He Serves As An Adwsor To California State Unversity-Long Beach, Department Of Recreation And Leisure Studies, With An Emphasis On Managing Public Owned Historic Properties L~ ~~a n u 1 2.o souRCEs 2.1 SOURCES CONSULTED The Materials Used For Research Of This Project Include The Vertical Files And Local History Section Of The Public Library In Ontario, Ca., The City Directories Of Cucamonga, Including Etiwanda Publications And Articles In Historic Preservation Magazme, Travel And Leisure Magazine, The National Parks Magazine, Peterson's Photographic Magazme, " A Wpa Guide To California " , "Route 66 ,The Mother Road," Light Over The Mountain, A History Of The Rancho Cucamonga Area," The Staff Report Prepared By Anthea Hartig For The City Of Rancho Cucamonga, And Oral Interviews With Tom Snyder, Author " A Route 66 Traveler's Guide. A Roadside Companion" And Vivian Davies Of The California Historic Route 66 Association In La Verne And, Eugene Itogawa, SHPO ~~3 3.0 HISTORY 3.1 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA AND AREA Cucamonga, Allegedly The "Land Of Many Springs" In A Native Indran Language Was Inhabited By Native American Tribes Until The De Anza Expedition Brought White Settlers In The 1700'S And The San Gabriel Mission. In 1839, Tiburcro Tapia Was Granted Thrs Area As A Rancho By The Mexican Government. He Began The Planting Of Grapes For Wrne Production. In 1870, Isaias Hellman Purchased The Cucamonga Rancho. He Later Combined Hrs Iowa Tract Wrth The Hermosa Tract Developed By Adoplh Petsch To Form The loamosa Colony, Whrch Was Changed To Alta Loma In 1913 In 1881 Joseph Gares Sold Hrs Holdings To The Chaffey Brothers And They Developed The Etiwanda Colony The Climate And Soil Conditions Contributed To A Thriving Citrus Industry Which Was Helped ey The Arrival Of The Santa Fe Railroad In 1887 Agriculture Built The Economy Of The Area And Was The Primary Commerce When The Red Car Line Was Instituted In 1914. The Vineyards And Wineries Continued To Expand As Drd Land Transportation Wrth The Designation Of Route 66 As A Part Of The National Highway Program In 1926 . The Advent Of The Automobile And The Later Interstate Roads Began The Decline Of Agriculture As The Smog Began To Undermine The Crops And The Demand For Housing Created Rapid Use Of • The Vineyards Land For Suburbs And The Wineries Became Retail Shopping Centers To Serve The Changing Population. 3.2 ROUTE 66 -MAIN STREET OF AMERICA " Route 66 ,Starting At Grant Park In Chicago, Reached Across More Than 2,40D Miles, Three Trine Zones, And Eight States - Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California -Before It Dead-Ended At The Santa Monica Boulevard And Ocean Avenue In Santa Monica.... It Was One Of The Country's First Continuous Spans Of Paved Highway Lrnkrng East And West "(1) The Development Of The Motorcar Created An Interest In Building Better Roads Congress Passed The Federal Ard Road Act Of 1916 To Make Funds Available For New Hrghways In 1921 The Law Was Modified To Construct A System Of Interconnected Interstate Hrghways Also In 1921, Cyrus Avery, A Realtor And Oil Developer In Oklahoma, Was Elected President Of The Associated Highways Assocratron, Whrch Comprised Forty-Two Members From Across The Country. Avery Was Appornted State Hrghway Commissioner Of Oklahoma !n 1923 And A Leader Of The Amencan Assocratron Of State Hrghway Officials. It Was At The Associations 1924 Annual Meeting That A Formal Request Was Made To The U S. Secretary Of Agriculture That A Comprehensive And Unrform Scheme Be Established For Roads Of • Interstate And Natronal Significance The Secretary Appornted Avery As A Consulting ~ l~~ • Highway Specialist With The Charge That He Create What Would Be Known As The United States Highway System. Beginning In 1925, Avery Began To Establish The Proposed Network Of Routes To Avoid Confusion, The East- West Routes Would Be Given Even Numbers And The North- South Routes Would Be Labeled With Odd Numbers. In 1926 After Much Debate With The State Of Virginia AS To The Use Of The Number 60, The Number 66 Was Chosen For The East- West Route From Chicago To The Pacific Ocean. The Route Became Offiaal On November 11, 1926 By A Vote Of Federal And State Highway Officials. At The Time Of Approval Ony About 800 Mifes Was Paved. The Remaining 1,648 Miles Of Dirt, Gravel, Bricks And Other Surfaces Was Not Connected With Pavement Until 1937. Cy Avery Named The Route 66 As "The Main Street Of America" In A Speech At The Organizational Meeting Of The National U.S 66 Highway Association It Was This Group That Sponsored The Famous "Bunion Derby" Which WasA Foot Race From Los Angeles To New York With A Cash Prize Of $25,000 For The Winner. After 87 Days Of Running Along Route 66 And Then East To New York, 55 Runners Completed The Marathon Run This Event Established The Image Of Route 66 And Made It A Household Word to Amenca. In The Following Years, The Road Was Immortalized In The Writings Of John Steinbeck And The Ballads Of Woody Guthrie The Road Was Becoming The Symbol Of The Independence And Migration To The Promised Land Of • California. In 1946, A Song Recorded By Nat "King" Cole Enticed Amenca To "Get Your Kicks On Route 66 " In The 50'S The Route Was Designated As The WAI Rogers Highway, In Memory Of The American Humorist It Was The Federal Highway Act Of 1956 That Established Guidelines For The Interstate Highway System That Began Replacing The Original Route 66 With The New Interstates 55, 44, 40, 15, And 10. Even The Television Show Of The 60'S Was A Nostalgic Tnp Along A Road That Was Becoming Obsolete As Amenca Became Less Interested In The Passage And More Intent On The Arrroal To The Destination. The Last Link Of The "New" Interstate System Was Dedicated In 1984, However ,The Legend Of The "Mother Road" Remains In The Short Stretches Of Original Roads Along The Offramps Of America's Super Highways 3.3 HENRY KLUSMAN, CONTRAGTOR Henry Klusman Was A Contractor Working In The Area During The Early Part Of This Century His Work Is Yet To Be Inventoried, However, He Is Attributed With His Own Residence On Foothill Boulevard, The Virginia Dare Winery, Portions Of The Sycamore Inn And Several Concrete Water Tanks And Related Buildings On The Wineries He Is Also Been Named As The Contractor For The Pearson Filling Station. He Is Known To Have Worked In Cast-In-Place Concrete, Which Was A Common Material And Method Of This Time Period His Structures Are Generally Influenced By The Spanish Colonial Revival Style. A ~p`J 4. ARCHITECTURAL ASSESSMENT 4.1 SITE The Site Is Approximately Two Acres { 200' X 430') Located At The North East Corner Of Foothill Boulevard And Etiwanda Avenue The Site Is Generally Level With A Gentle Rise To The North It Is Mostly Open With A Few Mature Trees. The Onginal Two Lane Road Of Route 66 Has Been Widened To A Five Lane Road With A Center Left Turn Lane. Etiwanda Is A Two Lane Asphalt Road Leading To The Ehwanda Colony Sile Approximately One Mile To The North. Interstate-15 Is Located Approximately One-Ha1f Mile To The West And North. On The South West Corner Of The Site Is A One Story Vacant Filling Station Histoncally Known As The Pearson Filling Station, And Commonly Known As Duane's Service Station. The North West Corner Of The Intersection Is The Site Of A Former Roadside Motel (Demolished Due To A Fire) The Southeast Corner Is Vacant And The South West Comer Is Being Developed For A Wal-Mart Shopping Center And A Pnce Club Warehouse Retail Facility n U There Are Other Commercial Structures Along The North Side Of Foothill Boulevard • And A Catholic Church Of Note To The West Of This Site. Most Of The Vineyards And Orchards Are Now Being Redeveloped For Residential Or Commercal Uses 4.2 BUILDING The Main Building Form Is A Rectangle Constructed Of Cast-ln-Place Concrete Walls With A Wood Frame Roof Structure The Penmeter Is A Truncated Hip Roof Covered W1h Terra Cotta Barrel Tiles On The Front And Sides And Asphalt Composition Shingles Along The Rear The Flat Roof Is Covered With Hot Mopped, Built Up Composition Roofing The Floor Is A Slab On Grade. The Budding Is Divided Into The Service Bays For Auto Repair And A Small Office In The Southwest Corner. The Main Service Bay Entrance is A Single 1Nide Opening With Three Overhead Track Doors On The South Elevation. A Single Wide Opening Is Located On The West Elevation With Double Doors. The Office Has A Single Door Leading To A Porte Cochere. The Porte Cochere Is Of Wood Frame Construction Clad In Sfucco And Is Supported By Six Square Columns Forming Three Bays. The Roof Is Lower Than The Main Structure, And Is Covered With Terra Cotta Tile Roofing To Match The Mam Budding The Porte Cochere Appears To Be A Later Addition It Has Been Damaged By Impact And The Gas Pumps Have Been Removed. Raised Concrete Islands Define The Bays ~lQ~ . For Service. The Front Bay, Originally Several Feet From The Edge Of Pavement, Is Now Only Several Inches From The Widened Route 66 The Foundation Of Separate Restroom Facilities (Now Demolished) Can Be Seen At The South East Corner Of The Main Structure The Original Steel Framed Windows Are Covered With Metal Grates And Are Being Vandalized A Later Skylight Has Been Added To The North Roof Elevation 4.3 INTERIOR The Interior Of The Building Is Exposed Concrete Floor And Walls And Exposed Wood Frame Trusses The Auto Service Equipment Has Been Removed And The Area Is Being Used For Unconditioned Storage. 4.4 INTEGRITY The Main Structure Appears To Be Essentially In Tact With The Exception Of The Added Skylight And Asphalt Shingles.. The Porte Cochere Has Sustained Severe Impact And Water Damage And Needs Substantial Repair The Gas Pumps And Auto • Service Equipment Have Been Removed And The Restrooms Have Been Demolished The Relationship Of The Building To The Road Is No Longer Valid The Rural Two Lane Road Is Now A Frye Lane Road With A Mayor Intersection Evolving Into A Large Scale Commercial Environment. The Underling Zoning Is For Planned Commercial Development And Threatens To Erode All Evidence Of The Historical Context Of The Service Station • / l~ 5.0 EVALUATION OF NATIONAL REGISTER ELIGIBILITY • 5.1 SUMMARY It Is Opinion Of This Author That The Ongmal Context Of The Station To The Historic Route 66 As A Rural Two Lane Highway Has Been Substantially Altered Through The Years By Widening And Other "Improvements" The Original Equipment And Restrooms Have Been Removed And The Porte Cochere Added The Adtoming Agricultural Uses Have Disappeared And The Original Context Of The Structure No Longer Exist 5.2 THE FIRST CRITERION TO BE CONSIDERED IS THE BUILDINGS ASSOCIATION WITH EVENTS THAT HAVE MADE A SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO BROAD PATTERNS OF HISTORY The Discussion Of Route 66 Will Illustrate This Criterion The Importance Of Route 66 Is Documented As "The Mother Road" It Is Recognized As The Beginning Of The Interstate Highway System In The United States The Service Station In Question Was Not A Contributing Factor To This Relationship And Therefore Would Have To Have Other Events Forthcoming To Qualify Under This Criterion 5 3 THE SECOND CRITERION IS THE BUILDINGS ASSOCIATION WITH THE • LIVES OF PERSONS SIGNIFICANT IN OUR PAST Initial Research Indicates That The Owners And Operators Of This Service Station Were Known Only To Their Immediate Customers And Were Not Involved In Significant Contributions To The Commundy And Therefore Would Not Exhibit The Level Of Significance Intended By This Criterion 5 4 THE THIRD CRITERION IS WHETHER THE STRUCTURE EMBODIES THE DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF A TYPE, PERIOD, OR METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION, OR THAT REPRESENTS A MASTER, OR THAT POSSESSES HIGH ARTISTIC VALUES OR THAT REPRESENT A SIGNIFICANCE DISTINGUISHABLE ENTITY WHOSE COMPONENTS LACK INDIVIDUAL DISTINCTION Although This Is Complex Wording, The Essence Is Clear Does This Budding Represent A Unique Or Distinctive Type Of Structure In One Form Or Another This Structure Is A Cast In Place Concrete Which Was A Very Common Construction Method In The Twenties The Style Is Based Roughly On Spanish Colonial Revival Which Is Common To The Area Ahd Region And This Example Offers No Significant Variation The Contractor/Designer Appears To Have Gamed Local Notice For His Works, However, I Believe Other Structures Would More Represent His Masterworks (Eg The Sycamore Inn And The Virginia Dare Winery ) ~/ 5 4 THE FINAL CRITERION IS THAT THE STRUCTURE HAS YIELDED OR MAY LIKELY YIELD INFORMATION IMPORTANT IN PREHISTORY OR HISTORY There Is No Evidence That This Site Holds Information Related To Prehistory And Its Potential Is Not Significantly More Than Any Other Site In The Area. Its Potential To Relay Any Valuable Information To History Would Not Appear To Add To The Body Of Knowledge In A Significant Way 6 0 CONCLUSION IT IS THIS AUTHOR'S OPINION THAT THIS STRUCTURE DOES NOT QUALIFY IN ANY OF THE FOUR CRITERIA ESTABLISHED TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES I DO BELIEVE THE STRUCTURE COULD QUALIFY AS A CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURE TO AN HISTORIC DISTRICT, HOWEVER, THE CONTEXT FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY SEEMS TO BE WEAK SINCE THERE IS NOT A CONTIGUOUS BOUNDARY OR A DEFINABLE GEOGRAPHIC AREA . 7.0 RECOMII~NDATION IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE STRUCTURE BE PHOTO DOCUMENTED AND A MEASURED DRAWING BE PREPARED OF THE PORTS COCHERE STRUCTURE COPIES OF THESE RECORDS SHOULD BE FILED WITH THE CALIFORNIA HISTORIC ROUTE 66 ASSOCIATION AND THE LOCAL HISTORY SECTION OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR FUTURE REFERENCE AND STUDY • ~~9 8.0 REFERENCES Baldwin, Darnel 1990 Route 66 Shooting the Main Street. Peterson's Photographic Mag_11/90 p 47 Boyd, Robert 1992 Route 66' Unmarked But Not Unsung The New York Times 8/23/92 Sec 5 Pxx8 Davies, Vivian 1992 Oral Interview (714-593-4046) Secretary, Califorrna Historic Route 66 Association; Co-Author of "Guide To Historic Route 66 In California " Hartig, Anthea 1992 Oral Interview -City of Rancho Cucamonga, Planning Dept Henderson, Jim 1992 Get Your Kicks (Driving Route 66) Travel and Leisure April 92 pW10(5) Snyder, Tom 1992 Oral Interview ((805-485-9923) Author, Route 66 A Traveler's Gwde Stewart, Don 1991 Route 66 terminal but not quite dead yet Antiques 8 Collecting Hobbies Jan 91 p56(4) Wallis, tihchael (1) 1990 Route 66~The Mother Road St Martin's Press, New York, N Y / I ~ V TO 6uhof CWMomM-Th~gwouro»A~ ey DlPAIITLENT OP PANK/ AHD NlCIIlATION FACSIMILE TRANSMITTAL in !nk) ~ w aANIZATIOWCOMPANY /' ~1 r-- I_ yll~ ~~ . ~ G'ry ~,~c1~a Cutcr~a FROM I ~w1n ~'~t I UNIT l 235 `53 ~e~san ^ INFORMATION ^ NOTE AND FILE ^ NOTE AND RE-ROUTE FORWARDED PEA REQUEST ^ REPLY•MY SIGNATURE ^ REPLY-CC ME ^ COMMENT ^ INVESTIGATE ^ CONTACT ME JPN20 Cay of Rancho Cuca nonga B02 4~~ ~,~I) •1F YOU DO NOT RECEIVE ALL OF THE PAGES INDICATED, PLEASE CALL THE SENDER ASaS-O7ON AS POSSIBLE. U • ~~~~ ~RO,M Z ~ l~ ~ ~ /-1 7 Route 66 ?eareon Garage and Filling 6tation, Rancho Cucamonga National Register eligibility The building is a single story stucco covered structure with red the roct and a prominent three-bay canopy Integrity appears to be rather high. A door on the north side has been removed, and part of the rcof has been replaced with asphalt covering. A skylight has been added at Lhe north elevation, and the gasoline pumps removed. These alterations do not, however, seriously detract from the overall historic appearance of the gas station. tionnl K9 1sLer ell 1D111L 1L as au cca~Y =~wu~+ac a .~. ..j r~i - gasol ne/automobile service station, and one that has a long association with historic Route 66. As the report points out, this section of the highway was completed in 1926, and the station was constructed in 1928-9. The report also notes that this building is the best preserved remaining example of gas station architecture, that which has retained the highest degree Df integrlt~+. The local historic preservation commision held that the building is "one of the oldest and rarest examples in the entire region of vernacular roadside architecture." • The building may also be significant in the social history oP the community, both because oP its role in sheltering Depression era travelers, and as n gathering plats for citrus ranchers and other local residents. Significance in this area would need additional contextual information to establish the relative importance of the station in these two roles. However, there appears to be sufficient information to indicate that the building is significant locally in the history of transportation and architecture. Because oP the importance of the canopy in defining the identity of the structure, it is likely that its removal would preclude the possibility of listing in the National Register. A shcrt move, one that kept the station close to its original location on Route 66, and in its ori~inal orientation, would be less likely to jeopardize eligib_lity. Ideally however, the building shou'_d remain in its present position. Maryln Bourne Lortie January 4, 1993 ,~ ~-a RESOLUTION NO 97-03 • A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A REQUEST TO RESCIND LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION 92-02 AND REDESIGNATE AS AN HISTORIC POINT OF INTEREST 97-02 FOR THE PEARSON FILLING STATION AND GARAGE, LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND ETIWANDA AVENUE AT 12912 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD - APN 1100-061-02 A eatals 1 C O R Properties has filed a request for redesignation of an existing Local Historc Landmark as descnbed in the title of this Resolution Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subtect request for redesignation is referred to as "the application " 2 On November 12, and continued to December 10, 1997, the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application 3 All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred B Resolution NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Histonc Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows 1 This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set fourth in the Rentals, Part "A," of this Resolution are true and correct Boulevard The application applies to approximately 1 90 acres of land located at 12912 Foothill 3 The application applies to the Pearson Filling Station and Garage which was designated as a Local Histonc Landmark on January 20, 1993 4 The property owner has requested reconsideration of said Locat Historic Landmark designation and requests changing the designation to a Point of Historic Interest 5 Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above- referenced public heanng on November 12, and December 10, 1997, including wntten and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, and pursuant to Section 2 24 090 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code, this Commission hereby makes the following findings and facts Historical and Cultural Significance Findino 1 The proposed Point of Interest is particularly representative of an historic period, type, style, region, or way of life . Fact/s Representing both the Etrvvanda citrus community and the importance of Route 66 to American culture and folklore, the structure harkens back to an era of agricultural growth and mass western migration /~ ~3 HPC RESOLUTION NO 97-03 POI 97-02 - C O R PROPERTIES December 10, 1997 Page 2 Offering fuel, mechanical services, and often a helping hand, the station and its owners were an important part of the local area Finding 2 The proposed Point of Interest is an example of a type of bwlding which was once common but is now rare The proposed Point of Interest is connected with a business or use which was once common but is now rare FacUs Gas stations and garages from the early age of the automobile were a prominent feature of many local landscapes, including the Etiwanda area Most of these roadside stations and garages have fallen out of use or been abandoned or demolished With their loss, physical reminders of the everyday patterns that charactenzed community life sixty years ago are fading The removal of the three-bay Porte-cochere on the south side of the structure significantly altered the appearance and function of the bwlding such that Locat Landmark status is no longer warranted Finding 3 The proposed Point of Interest is of greater age than most of its kind FacUs Opening shortly after the completion of Route 66 m 1926, the Pearson Filling Station and Garage is one of the oldest such structures extant Finding 4 The proposed Point of Interest was connected with someone renown or important or a local personality acUs The Pearson family was and is deeply connected with the cultural and familial fabnc of Etiwanda History Findinc 5 The builder or architect was important Fact/s Bwlder Henry Klusman was one of the more talented, competent, and significant local builders to make the pages of this area's history books b Historic Architectural and Enomeering Significance Findinc 1 The construction materials or engineering methods used in the proposed Point of Interest are unusual or significant or uniquely effective FacUs The reserved, vernacular expression of the very popular Spanish Revival architectural style demonstrates local interest in broader stylistic trends The removal of the three-bay Porte-cochere on the south side of the structure significantly altered the appearance and function of the building such that the Local Landmark status is no longer warranted C~ i ~~ HPC RESOLUTION NO 97-03 POI 97-02 - C O R PROPERTIES December 10, 1997 • Page 3 Neighborhood and Geographic Setting Finding 1 The proposed Point of Interest matenally benefits the histonc character of the neighborhood FacUs At the Foothill Boulevard and Etiwanda Avenue intersection, the station is the only remaining link to an important element of local history and to an epoch of our national experience Without it, all physical traces of that portion of Route 66 will be lost indin 2 The proposed Point of Interest, in its location, represents an established and famtliar visual feature of the neighborhood, community, or aty FacUs For over 65 years, the Pearson Filling Station and Garage has been a community resource and its previous owners, Pearson, Steven, and Myers to name a few, added to the communal experience of the Etiwanda area The removal of the three-bay Porte-cochere on the south side of the structure significantly altered the appearance and function of the bulding such that the Local Landmark status is no longer warranted 6 This Commission hereby finds that the application identified above m this Resolution is exempt from the regwrements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the gwdelmes promulgated thereunder, pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308 7 Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 above, this Commission hereby resolves that pursuant to Chapter 2 24 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code, the Histonc Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga hereby recommends approval of the requested redesignation from Local Histonc Landmark status to Histonc Point of Interest for the Pearson Filling Station and Garage subtect to each and every condition set forth below Planning Division 1) Provide HABSIHAER documentation of the entire existing Pearson Filling Station and Garage poor to any demolition Ninety days prior to demolition of the Pearson station, the owner shall offer the building to all local preservation groups for relocation and the owner shall provide an amount equal to the demolition costs to be used to assist in the relocation If the structure is relocated and preserved, then HABS/HAER documentation is not necessary 2) Provide on-site, a commemorative plaque consistent with the standard City model with future development of the property 8 The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution ~' HPC RESOLUTION NO 97-03 POI 97-02 - C O R PROPERTIES December 10, 1997 Page 4 APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF DECEMBER 1997 BY ATTEST E David Barker, Chavman Brad Buller, Secretary I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Histonc Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 10th day of December 1997, by the following vote-to-wit AYES COMMISSIONERS • NOES COMMISSIONERS . ABSENT COMMISSIONERS 1~ CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA STAFF REPORT DATE December 10, 1997 TO Chairman and Members of the Histonc Preservation Commission FROM Brad Buller, City Planner BY Dan Coleman, Pnnapal Planner SUBJECT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND MODIFICATION TO LANDMARK ALTERATION PERMIT 96-02 - CAMPOS - A request to demolish four single family residences, located at 9618, 9626, 9634, and 9642 Foothill Boulevard, and reconstruct them with new replica structures - APN 208-153-08, 09, 10, and 11 Related File Development Review 93-15 HISTORIC POINT OF INTEREST DESIGNATION 97-01 - CAMPOS - A request to change the designation from a local historic landmark to a Pomt of Interest for four single family residences, located at 9618, 9626, 9634, and 9642 Foothill Boulevard - APN 208-153-08, 09, 10, and 11 Related Files Landmark Alteration Permit 96-02, Development Review 93-15, and Landmark Designation 94-02 BACKGROUND At the meeting on November 12, 1997, the applicant requested a continuance to allow additional time for submittal of revised plans As of the writing of this report, staff has received no new plans RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends continuance of this item until January 14, 1998, to allow the applicant additional time for plan submittal Respectfully submitted, Brad Buller City Planner BB DC/tfs ITEt1S B & C J • FOURTH-GENERATION CU~G~A~14~ncX ALLEY VINTNERS 60NDED WINERY CA-3F€~f~1~PBAlfARItifNCE t922 Joseph Fdippi Premmm Reserve Wines "e Joseph Fdippi Reserve Sherry & Port Wines Chateau Filippi Choue Table Wines '~ Guasti Altar Wines r Cucamonga Cooler Wme Spntzers AM ACT 2 ~ 1997 ~ANCHO CUCAMONGA ADDRESS 7t8t9t81rllt12rlt2t3t4t5t6 12461 Base Lme Road Rancho Cucamonga, (A 91739 4 TELEPHONE 909 899 5155 FACSIMILE 909 428 5264 Octoher 22nd 1997 City of Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency Linda D Daniels, Manager 10500 Civic Center Dnvc Post Office Box 807 Rancho Cucamonga, Calcfomca 9 1 7 29-0307 PAGE 1 of 2 Dear Linda In accordance w rth ourdcscussum, thu letter pn>vcdes~ou ~~ nh an outline ofJoseph Frlrppc Winery's (JFW) plans for utilization of slit several demolition area, we carl~cr reviewed wrth you • The areas razed and removed by RDA would he area/cellar 5, 6 Sc 7 (down to the dirt), the cover over the truck dock area (leaving the dock itself), the old houk located between warehouse bmlduig 1 and the banquet/tasting room areas, and, gutting of the "old lah and office area" (Area/cellars 3 & 4 could remain so long as retention does not regwre the landowner or land occupant to make material alterations, repairs or modrficatrons) With respect to areas 5, 6 & 7 (1) JF'W would he left w nth a graded vacant land area (dirt) topped wrth slag or gravel, the walls of the ad7oinrng ,tnrctures rcmamcng after removal of 5, 6 & 7 would he finished to provide an aesthetic external wall and would, of count, be walls whcch comply with apphcahle code, (2) JFW would uuend to use 5, 6 & 7 area. for various wrnery operations, such as wine grape pressing, filtering and perhaps storage tanks wrth a covered patio type structure (or perhaps, bmld a fulh enclosed hudduig wcthu~ the area), JFW intends to place a vineyard "buffer area" around the winery, cncludcng newly planted vine, west of areas 5, 6 Sc 7 With respect to the truck dock JFW would continue to use the truck dock area and, hopefully, eventually re-budd/cnstall a new roof over the dock With respect to area 3 (concrete tanks) the concrete tank, could possrhly he used for wine storage as part of JFW's "working winery & museum" theme (and with gurded tours as was the case during the "Regina Winery era", such use of the area would he dependant upon whether any rmmedratc alteration repair or modchcaru~ns arc reywrcd (JFW nor having caprtal to invest ui such improvements at thcs tune) With respect to area 4 the area cs not regwred for our w uiery operation at this trine, ~f a few of the tanks were removed from the area, JFW could perhaps, use the area for Dui "old wine tank museum display" (hut such use would not he of any practicle heneht to )F1XI) I'agc 2 of 2 • Wmcr~ Utilization flans cunt The gutted "old lab and office area" JFW would use the space as part of our "working winery and museum" ]FW would tike to use this area for small ~i me barrel and/or bottle aging storage Ahhough not economically practicle, JFW would consider uluallmk a few of the old redwood tanks from areas 5, 6 & 7 m this area The "old tasting room" JFW would hope to uu• the old tasting room area as a small deli/small sandwich shop (which would he m with the new patio/luupualit} area) and/or an additional hanyuct or meeting room area The old house JFW would be Ictt with a graded vacant land area (dirt) The walla of the ad{uuung structures remauung after removal of the house would he hn~shed to provide aesthetic external walls and would, of course, he calls t~hrch comph with apphcahle code The land area remauung after removal of the old house would he used as an uutdoor patio and hosp~talrty area JFW would install decorative wrought con fences, gate and perhaps, a few of the tanks from areas 5, 6 6t 7 for exhibit/display, JFW would also hmld a redw~xxl arbored picnic area (similar to that existing on the east side of the tasting room, near the parking lot), with grape vines providing a shade canopy (We would suggest retauung the hack "mural wall" on the north side of the old house -along Base Line for secunty . reasons Note Roof restrucmm~g and new roof membranes Hill he needed m areas 1, Z, 3 & 4 Note With regard to existing on-Site cympment/fixture ~, there arc three (3) stainless steel tanks (located southwest of the large 300,000 gallon stainless steel tank) JFW would like to purchase, move and util¢e these three tanks (outs~e) m space 5 JFW ~s also interested m purchasing and relocating some of the other miscellaneous cywpment, such as hedge cranes, one of the grape crushers and the water towers (JFW has been uiformcd that there may he a third party interested ua purchavng the disC~llu~g cympmont) JFW apprcaates the contuuicd support and mopcratuui of Rt~A and assures RIBA that a will contuwc to dd~gently and cooperau~ely ~uxk Guth RhA ua an effort to expeditiously achieve and complete our mutual oh{ectives (mcluduig preservation o(the winery) Thank you Smccrcl~, ~~~, ~~ I' F,I~pp~ President cc Dale Fnnh} Pcrc Pira,~i CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - STAFF REPORT DATE December 10, 1997 TO Chairman and Members of the Historic Preservation Commission FROM Brad Buller, City Planner BY Larry J Henderson, Principal Planner SUBJECT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND LANDMARK ALTERATION PERMIT 97-01 -RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - A request for a phased demolition of approximately 35,268 to 44,298 square feet of building area of the Ellena/Regina Winery, previously designated as a local histonc landmark (Landmark Designation 88-04), located on the south side of Base Line Road approximately 600 feet west of the intersection of Victoria Park Lane at 12467 Base Line Road -APN 227-161-24 BACKGROUND The Regina Winery was designated a local landmark by the City Counal on February 1, 1995, Resolution No 95-013 The Landmark designation had previously been considered in 1988 but the application had been tabled by the City Council after receiving objections by the previous owner, Nabisco Co The Redevelopment Agency's purchase of the site and subsequent lease to the present tenant, J Filippi Winery, faalitated the current landmark designation status As explained in the attached copy (Exhibit B) of a memorandum dated October 22, 1997, from the Redevelopment Manager, changes to the historic structures are needed in order to comply with the tenant's business plans and City building code requirements Building Code compliance is necessary in order to start winery making and bottling operations in warehouse building Nos 104 and 105 (Exhibit "A") Because the total bulding area involved exceeds 15,000 square feet, a fire sprinkler system is required As indicated, the Redevelopment Agency had budgeted $300,000 but bids received in early 1997 ranged from $700 thousand to $1 1 million The present landmark alteration application proposes to demolish in two phases all structures not currently committed by the tenant's lease ANALYSIS A Alteration Description The estimated total bwlding areas comprising the historic landmark designated area (Exhibit "A") is 87,285 square feet The total demolition request, if approved and implemented, would eliminate approximately 49 percent (42,668 square feet) of the total landmark designated square footage In descriptive terms, the phase one demolition proposal would eliminate all six of the winery cellar bwldings and the loading dock The phase two (unspeafied as to actual timing) demolition would consist of the original Ellena Family house, the distillery, boiler house and stainless steel storage tank Those winery structures outside of the present landmark designation boundary are subject to removal at the Redevelopment Agency's choosing ITEM D HPC STAFF REPORT LAP 97-01 -RDA December 10, 1997 Page 2 A directly related impact is the potential loss of significant winery artifacts that are currently contained within the main cellars, i e ,the large and diverse collection of redwood wine storage tanks A detailed discussion of all the winery artifacts was contained in a study prepared by Chattel/Melton Associates and reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission previously on November 12, 1997 The retention of the winery artifacts has a strong relationship to the ongoing historic context of the winery and, m the opinion of both the consultant and the tenant, are a benefit to the future of the winery operations as a visitor attraction In addition, the artifacts are a strong educational resource in promoting local history As a condition of approval, it is recommended that an Artifact Retention Plan be prepared and approved by the City Council Several other conditions are recommended as environmental mitigations B Environmental Assessment An initial Study and recommended Mitigated Negative Declaration are recommended for certification FACTS FOR FINDING The following Facts for Findings may be made in support of the application Finding The action proposed is consistent with the purposes of this Ordinance i Fact The Landmark Alteration will contribute to the long term economic life of the facility by allowing the current winery user to use the remaining portions of the complex Finding The applicant has demonstrated that denial of the application wdl result in immediate or substantial hardship Fact Code compliance will result in construction costs of between $700 thousand and $1 1 million, which is far above the $300,000 budgeted for the project CORRESPONDENCE This item was advertised as a public hearing ~n the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all property owners within a 300 foot radws of the project site RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Commission issue a Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve the application subject to the conditions contained in the resolution Respectf submi ted, Br City Planner BB LJH mlg Attachments Exhibit "A" -Site -Phasing Plan • Exhibit "B" -Redevelopment Agency memorandum dated October 22, 1997 Exhibit "C" -Building Photographs Exhibit "D" -Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration Resolution of Approval a Baseline Road 1 106 nn ~ 114 tr'l17 I 107 112 118 109 ~16 110 111 o~--- --- D 119 O i i i ~. O 102 105 ~Oq 101 ~~124 120 ~ 123 f~l 122 `.J • 1 91aSC Derno~i~ioh ~'` PhaSe- Z ~,~ Dernol i"tioh Exhtb(t "A" Site - Phas(n~Plan LA 97-01 Regina Winery 100 0 100 200 IZ1 `~ Scale m Feet i _ Lendmir~C 1a2bkSh Q1"toll --- PrnpertyLlne ~ Ra17 Spur ~j Wind Break naa ec(.c lu.a una ra.areuclax en su nanrt 101 Resburanl- Verse Tuerg Rm BanRuel Fac 196E 1] 500 102 Tursig RCOm-Vaunt 19621966 d050 10] House 190E 1910 1 d02 td Wartnpuse-BoNeaq Ryan 1931 97W 105 Warthorsae OEYn anE laGa-KYre Ce9ar 1w0a 17]2] 106 Cesar No 1 Cmc W1na hnb - Vaom 191E-19]E d 876 107 Cellar No 2 ReRwood Sbrage Tanks 1918 -19]E ~ 151 l0E C<par No 7 6 d ReaxooO Sbra9e Tanb 191E -19]9 5 875 109 Cello No 6 RaCwooE Sbrage Tanks 19d0 -1wI a Sw 110 Cellar NO eRaormC Sbrage Tanks 19x0-tw2 e]59 111 ~oaoaq Cptlr 19do lwz a 1>s 112 Femaanrsnq BuJdrg (AEB parsons) 191E E14aS WA 11] Sbmbm Sletl Sboge Tanb 19E5 WA ltd DueEery 19d0a 1700 115 Baby Horse 1820a 1 d00 118 Sbinbe Sbel smrage Emk 1901-19e2 1 ]00 11) Pump Novae 19d0a WA 11E Crusher 1971 WA 119 Sob Morse 1950a WA 120 Warthouad5nop 1950 1959 WA 121 Sbde 1966 WA 171 Reservar 19]0 19e2 WA 12J Euoryplua YNne Bnab 19]PS WA 12d Rail Spur 1w0'a N/A ~3 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA MEMORANDUM DATE October 22, 1997 TO FROM ~r:c~~vF Brad Buller, City Planner q~A~ Linda D. Daniels, Redevelopment Manager ~JVe~ 2 3 1997 BY Jan Reynolds, Redevelopment Analyst City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division Subtect REGINA WINERY LANDMARK ALTERATION PERMIT The intent of this memorandum is to provide direction to the Planning Division to begin processing a Landmark Alteration Permit for Regina Winery, located at 12467 Base Line Road This process should include appropriate environmental clearance to process this request As background, the Redevelopment Agency purchased Regina Winery and surrounding property in 1993 as an affordable housing protect The entire site is approximately 13 5 acres, zoned High Density Residential At the time of purchase, the Agency's intent was to land bank the property until such time as Housing Setaside Funds were adequate to develop the property as an affordable senior housing site In 1994, the Redevelopment Agency was approached by Mr Gino Filippi with a request to lease a portion of the Winery as a banquet, wine sales/tasting, and bottling facility The Redevelopment Agency Board viewed this as an excellent interim use of the property, and approved an agreement with J Filippi Winery for the lease of defined areas within the main winery structure During the past three years, the tenant has made a number of improvements to their lease space and continues to operate a successful business at Regina Winery Because Agency commitments to other affordable housing protects have pledged Housing Setaside funds for the next 5-7 years, there are no Agency funds available to develop this site Recently, the Agency has been approached by a number of developers with an interest in purchasing the property and as a result, the Agency Board has directed staff to pursue purchasing proposals At this time, staff is discussing options with interested developers LJ • ~XI-11~~T ,~ ~,~ Regina Winery October 22, 1997 Page 2 • During Executive Session on October 1, 1997, as part of the interest to purchase discussion, the Redevelopment Agency reviewed information relative to the improvement protect currently under design for Regina Winery As you may know, the intent of the improvement protect was to provide seismic upgrades, reroofing and fire sprinklers for the facility The Agency had originally authorized bids for this protect in March, 1997 Bids received ranged from $700,000 to $1 1 Million, which exceeded the Agency's allocated budget of $300,000 As a result, all bids were retected in May, 1997 Agency staff has since been working with the structural engineer to modify the plans in an attempt to lower the cost of construction The structural engineer and Building Official have reviewed the plans, and although minor modifications have been achieved, they do not significantly lower the estimated cost of construction According to the City's Building Official the most significant costs are associated with the size of pipe necessary to bring water adequate to fire sprinkler the entire building, and the difficulty in scaffolding around the redwood tanks The Redevelopment Agency has reaffirmed support for the tenant and wine center use at Regina Winery As evidenced by the attached letter, the tenant is interested in continuing their operation at Regina Winery Given the potential sale of the property, the Agency is concerned that improvements to the existing structures are not economically infeasible for both the City and the tenant Based on Agency discussion of the improvement protect status and preliminary information in the Historic and Cultural Survey, staff has recommended the preservation of the historical and cultural aspects of the structure through photographic documentation Recognizing cultural interest in the redwood tanks, staff has also recommended the preservation of Space 107 and the tanks housed in that area Agency staff will be providing the Agency Board with a preservation/storage plan for the potential reuse of the remaining redwood storage tanks prior to demolition of the structure Due to the expense of demolishing the concrete tanks in Space 106, staff is also recommending preservation of that area The areas to be included in the Landmark Alteration Permit are referenced on the attached layout provided by Chattel-Mellon as Spaces 103, 101 (portion), 102 (portion), 108, 109, 110, 111 (portion), 114, 115, and 116 It is important to note that demolition will occur in two phases The first phase will Spaces 108 through 111 These areas include three of the spaces that currently house the redwood tanks, the shed portion only of the loading dock, and the metal buildings attached to the west wall of the main building Future phases will encompass the old house and portions of the kitchen and former tasting room and out buildings defined as 114 (distillery), 115 (boiler house), and 116 (stainless steel storage tank) Plans for reuse of the area vacated by future demolition will be determined prior to demolition permit for those particular structures ~~ Regina Winery October 22, 1997 Page 3 Currently, the tenant's lease provides for the use of the main complex as retail space and banquet facilities (Space 101), and the warehouse area (Spaces 104 and 105) for wine bottling and storage The winery operation will continue as permitted under Conditional Use Permit 94-25, with no proposed expansion in use Space 102 (former tasting room), and Spaces 106 and 107, are maintained by the Redevelopment Agency Space 102 is temporarily being used as a storage area by City facilities, and as previously indicated the redwood tanks will remain on display in Space 107, as well as the concrete tanks in Space 106 Staff ~s recommending that the ground area vacated by the demolition be treated with pea gravel The exterior building treatment of the area remaining after demolition will be consistent with the existing building We respectfully request that the Landmark Alteration Permit for Regina Winery be placed on the November 12, 1997, Historic Preservation Commission Agenda If you need further information or have questions regarding this request, please feel free to contact me or Jan Reynolds Enclosures i ~C~ State of California -- The Resources Agency Primary X DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI n" - ;KETCH MAP Tnnom,al Sge 4 of 19 'Resource Name or X Reelna ~VIOCIY Drawn ey Robert Chattel 'Date or Map Q7/28/1997 BaseLne Road tt----II -414 ~• n tY117 (I'~I 11? 113 tJ "'116 ~lU O 119 J L-_-._ u 106 - 102 107 103 los w •~ lol 109 110 o ~ 1I0 O O 1?? ---- -Phase 1 ,jam ~I hose II 121 r it 100 0 100 200 ".G~"~~ Scile m Fce: --- Property Lrne //-" Aar Spur i it 7 Wind BreaL- \umbzr Vamt Dace of Conswcuon 101 102 and IOJ slam Compitc 196?-1963 103 105-III ,btmnComple~ 1916-19J05 112 Fermtnung Bmlding 1933-19J5 113 Stainless Stezl Sloragz Tan4.s(3) 1965-1935 IIJ Daullen 19J0 Ili Boiler House 1920 116 Stainless Steel Storage TanA 1931-198? 117 Pump Housz 19JOs 113 Crusher 1977 119 Scalt House 1950s 120 1Varchoust/Shop 1950-1959 121 Stablz 1966 122 Reservoir 19705-1932 I?3 Eucaly pcus \Vind BrcaFs 1930s I2J Rail Spur 19J0~ = 523 °5' •Pecwr=d Info maoo~ ..,- . ,J `:r ; `~ l r .,'. - 1 , FOURTH-GENERATION CUCAMONGA VALLEY VINTNERS BONDED WINERY CA-3724 7 WINEGROWERS SINCE 7922 c Joseph F7lippi Premium Reserve Wines r Joseph F`ilippi Reserve Sherry 8 Port Wines r Chateau filippi (hoKe Table Wines r Guash Altar Wines r (utamonga Cooler Wme Spntzers October 2nd 1997 City of Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency Linda D Daniels, Manager 10500 Civic Center Drive Post Office Box 807 Rancho Cucamonga, California 91729-0807 Dear Linda RANCHO CUCAMONGA ADDRESS 12467 Base line Road - Rancho (utamonga, (A 91739 ~~ TEU;PHONE 909.899.5155 FAC~NIEIBW(~4i8~2~ p - RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT AGtTICy OCT 1'~ i997 7 t9tIDtlltl2tlt2i3i4i5 6 In the interest of furthering negoaauons that would provide a feasible working solution to some of the problems surrounding preservation of the Regina Winery site, Joseph Filippi Winery supports the RDA's suggested'Landmark Alteration Permit' and encourages the phased demo(iuon of specific building areas as follows a) Cellar areas 5, 6 & 7 and their adtoining metal buildings b) Old truck dock shed area roof structure c) Interior of old lab area as well the section of buildings that span between the banquet room area on phase I and wazehouse azea space ~1 (including portions of old kitchen, house and former tasnng room) It is our intennon to work and continue the diligent efforts for this preservanon and support constructive provisions to allow for it Please don't hesitate in calling if there are any questions Thank you Sincerely, . ~ ~~~~ i o L Filippi ice President • • • cc Dale Frisby, Pere P¢assi t~8 CHATTEL CONSTRUCTION CORPOR4TION/ REDEYELOP~IENT AGENCY OF THE MELLON & ASSOCL~TES CITY OF R4NCHO CUCA~IONG4 r ~1 f•_~ - - ---- Plate 1 Vie~~ from northeast looking southwest at 101-11 I Main Complex at Baseline Road frontage ~.~5 u ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~~ A li I ~w I Q~~ I ~~o ~ ~ _~ _ I u 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I ~ -,_ . a _ REGI\~ ~~'I\ER1 ~ (~ PAGE IY-9 Crty of Rancho Cucamonga P/annmg Orvrsron (909)477-2750 ~~v G ~` 0,1 ~ 1 oaf aO O ~J•v5~0~ o`~a~~~9~,., Gad Qua ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM (Part I -Initial Study) The purpose of this form is to inform the City of the basic components of the proposed project so that the City may review the project pursuant to City policies, ordinances, and guidelines; the California Environmental Quality Act; and the City's Rules and Procedures to Implement CEQA. It is important that the information requested in this application be provided in full. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED Please note that It Is the respons/bdlty of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete at the time of submittal, City stall will not be available to perform work required to provide m/ssing mformahon Application Number for the project to which this form pertains LANDMARK ALTERATION PERMIT (LA) 97-01 Protect Trt/e A request for a phased demolition of approximately 35,268 to 44,298 square feet of budding area of the EllenalRegtna Winery, previously designated as local historic landmark (LD 88- Name 8 Address of protect owner(s) Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency Name 8 Address of developer or protect sponsor Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency, 10500 Cwic Center Dr , Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729 Contact Person 8 Address Linda Daniels, Redevelopment Manager - (Address same as above) Telephone Number (9091 477-2700 Ext 2150 Name 8 Address of person preparing this form ((different /rom above) • Telephone Number LA970115 WPD ~1 U Page 1 of 10 '. .- .. In/ormation indicated by astensk () is not required o/non-construction CUP's unless othervv~se requested by staN '1) Provde a full scale (8-1/2 x 11) copy o/the USGS Quadrant Sheet(s) which includes the protect site, and indicate the site boundanes 2) Provide a set of color photographs which show representative views in the site /rom the noRh, south, east and west, views into and /rom the site !rom the pnmary access points which serve the site, and representative views o/ significant Ieatures /rom the site Include a map showing location o/each photograph 3) Pro/ect Locanon (descnbe) Located on the south side of Base Ltne Road approximately 600 feet west of the Intersection of Vlctona Park Lane at 12467 Base Ltne Road 4) Assessors Paroel Numbers (attach additional sheet if necessary) 227_161-24 'S) Gross Site Area (arlsq 1t) 13 5 Acres • '6) Net Site Area (total site size minus area o/ public streets 8 proposed dedications) 3 5 Acres (Area o/Designation) 7) Descnbe any proposed general plan amendment orzone change which would af/ecl the pro/ect site (attach additional sheet i/necessary N/A 8) Include a descnption o/ all permits which wJl be necessary /rom the City o/Rancho Cucamonga and other governmental agenaes m order to /ully implement the pro/ecl Landmark Alteration and Demolition Permit /rom Rancho Cucamonga and Demolition Renovation Notification by the South Coast Arr Quality management Distnct • LA97011S WPD Page 2 of 10 9) Descnbe the physical setting o/the site as it exists before the protect including mformat~on on topog2phy, soil stabd~ty, plants • and animals, mature trees, trails and roads, drainage courses, and scenic aspects Descnbe any ex~stmg structures on sde (including age and condd~on) and the use o/the structures Attach photog2phs of sign(cant features described In add~t~on, sde all sources of rn/ormahon (i a ,geological and/or hydrologic studies, brohc and aroheolog~cal surveys, traffic studies) See previously submitted Cal~fom~a, Department of Parks and Recreabon DPR 523A Forms, completed by Chattel Construction Corp /Melton & Assoc s on 7/28/97 • 10) Describe the known cultural and/orhistoncal aspects o/the sde Sde all sources o(infarmahon (books, published reports and oral history) Same as Above 11) Descnbe any noise sources and their levels that now affect the sde (avcraft, roadway nose, etc) and how they will aflect proposed uses The only known s~gmficant nose source ~s tral(c assocated with the adfacent Base Lme Road The proposed changes are intended to accommodate a nonresidential use (Winery associated uses) and therefore will not likely have an effect • LA970115 WPD ~ 4 ~/ Page 3 of 10 12) Describe the proposed pm/ect m detail This should provide an adequate descnphon o(the sde m teens of ultimate use which will insult /rom the prosed pm/ect Indicate d there are proposed phases /or development, the extent of development to occur with each phase, and the anticipated completion of each increment Attach add~tiona! sheet(s) d necessary See attached copy of Redevelopment Manager memorandum dated October 22, 1997 for a complete pro/ect descnpbon 13) Describe the surrounding properties, including in/ormahon on plants and animals and any cultural, historical, orscen~c aspects Indicate the type o/land use (residential, commercial, etc), intensity of land use (one-family, apartment houses, shops, department stores, etc) and scale o/development (height, fronlage, setback, rear yard, etc ) A ma/only of the surrounding uses includes vacant land which in the past was assoaated with grape vine production To the east there are hvo ex~stmg single lamely residences and to the north east a neighborhood shopping center 14) Will the proposed pro/ect change the pattern, scale or character o/the surrounding general area o/the pro/ect~ The bwlding mass will be s~gmficantly altered However the public view o/the site will not be s~gm(cant/y altered since a ma/onty o/the budding area ad/scent to Base Lme Road will be retained * 15) Indicate the type o(shoR-term and long-term nose to be generated, including source and amount How will these noise levels af/ect ad/scent properties and on-site uses What methods of sound proo(ng are proposed LA970115 WPD ~ ~ I Page 4 of 10 Only short term Horse impacts should lie expenenced dunng the demolition penod The hours o/demolition equipment operation are limited by City Ordinances and therefore should not be adverse '16) Indicate proposed removals and/or replacements of mature or scenic tees None proposed at this hme 17) Indicate any bodies of water (including domestic water supplies) into which the sde drams Ultimately drainage from the site makes its way to the Deer Creek Channel and the Santa Ana River 18) Indicale expected amount of water usage (See Attachment A /or usage estimates) For further clanfication, please contact the Cucamonga County WaterDistnct at 987-2591 a Residential(gaVday) b CommemiaVlnd (gal/day/ac) Peak use (gaUDay) Peak use (gal/miNac) 19) Indicate proposed method o/sewage disposal Septic Tank Sewer l; septic tanks are proposed, attach percolation tests I/discharge to a sanitary sewage system is proposed indicate expected daily sewage generation (See Attachment A for usage estimates) For furtherclanficat~on, please contact the Cucamonga County Water Distnct at 987-2591 a b RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS 20) Number of resdenhal units Detached (indicate range of parcel sizes, minimum lot size and maximum lot size N/A Attached (indicate whether units are rental or /orsa/e units) N/A LA970115 WPD ~ Ol O'` Page 5 of 10 Residential (gal/day) Commemial/Ind (gaUday/ac) _No changes proposed at this hme C~ • 21) Anbapated range o/sale prices and/or rents Sale Price(s) $ to Rent (per month) $ to 22) Specify number ofbedrooms by unit type N/A 23) Indicate anbcipated household size by unit type N/A 24) Indreate the expected number of school children who will be Districts as shown in Attachment 8 a Elementary • b Junior High c SenwrHigh COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL PROJECTS residing within the pro/ect Contact the appmpnate School 25) Describe type o/use(s) and ma/or (unchon(s) of commeroial, industrial or inshtuhonal uses Existing uses will not change The Demolition involves portions of the building that have been vacant /or approximately /our years 26) Total floor area of commercial, industrial, or institutional uses by type N/A 27) Indreate hours of operation NA • 28) Numbero(emploVees Total LA970115 WPD ~i a3 Page 6 of 10 Maximum Shitt • Time o/Maximum Sh~R 29) Provide breakdown of ant~c~patedlo6 classi(cahons, including wage and salary ranges, as well as an mdicat~on o/the rate of hire for each classficahon (attach add~honal sheet dnecessary) N/A 30) Estimation o/the number o/ wod<ers to be h~2d that currently reside m the City N/A '31) For commercial and ~ndustnal uses only, indicate the source, type and amount of air pollution emissions (Data should be verified through the South Coast Air Quality Management District, at (818) 572-6283) N/A ALL PROJECTS 32) Have the water, sewer, (re, and (food control agenaes serving the protect been contacted to determine their abJ~ty to provide adequate service to the proposed prolect~ ll so, please indicate the~rresponse N/A • 33) In the known history o/ this property, has there been any use, storage, or discharge of hazardous and/or toxic matena/s~ Examples o/hazardous and/or toxic materials include, but are not I~mited to PCB's, rad~oactrve substances, peshc~des and herbiades, /ue/s, oils, solvents, and other /iammable I~quids and gases Also note underground storage o/ any o/the above Please list the materials and describe their use, storage, and/or discharge on the propeRy, as well as the dates o/use, d known None • LA970115 WPD 1./ ~ Page 7 of 10 34) lM/l the pmposed pro/ect involve the temporary orlong-term use, storage or discharge of hazardous and/or toxic materials, including but not limited to those examples listed above I/yes, provide an inventory of all such materials to be used and pmposed method o/ disposal The location of such uses, along with the storage and shipment areas, shall be shown and labeled on the appl~cat~on plans None I hereby ceRi/y that the statements /um~shed above and m the attached exhibits present the data and m/ormat~on requ~2d /or adequate evaluation o/ this pro/ect to the best of my abd~ty, that the lads, statements, and m/ormat~on presented are true and correct tot he best o/ my knowledge and belie/ I lurther understand that additional mlomret~on maybe requm:d to be submitted be/ore an adequate evaluation can be made by the Gty o/Rancho Cucamonga Date November l3, 1997 Signature ~.~~7~'1""w"`~ ~ " ~ ~xk~~~ Title RDA Manager u LA97011S WPD ~ p~5 Page 8 of 10 ATTACHMENT A Water Usaae Average use per day Residential Single Family 600 gal/day ApUCondo 400 gal/day Commercialllndustrial General and Regional Commercial 3000 gal/day/ac Neighborhood Commercial 1500 gal/day/ac General Industrial 1500 gal/day/ac Industrial Park 3000 gal/day/ac Peak Usage For all uses Average use x 2 0 Sewer Flows Residential Single Family 270 gal/day ApUCondos 200 gal/day Commercialllnd ustnal General Commercial 2000 gal/day/ac Neighborhood Commercial 100-1500 gal/day/ac General Industrial 2000 gal/day/ac Heavy Industrial 3000 gal/day/ac Source Cucamonga County Water District Master Plan, 9186 n L_J LA97011S WPD t ~ ~ ~ Page 9 of 10 ATTACHMENT B Contact the school district for your area for amount and payment of school fees Elementary School Distracts Alta Loma 9350 Base Lrne Road, Suite F Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909)987-0766 Central 10601 Church Street, Swte 112 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909)989-8541 Cucamonga 8776 Archibald Avenue Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909)987-8942 Etiwanda 5959 East Avenue . P O Box 248 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 (909) 899-2451 High School Chaffey High School 211 West 5th Street Ontario, CA 91762 (909)988-8511 • LA970115 WPD 1 la~ Page 10 of 10 City of Rancho Cucamonga • ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM INITIAL STUDY PART II BACKGROUND 1. Project File: LANDMARK ALTERATION PERMIT 97-01 2. Related Files: LANDMARK DESIGNATION 88-04 3. Description of Project: A request for a phased demolition of approximately 35,268 to 44,298 square feet of building area of the Ellena/Regina Winery, previously designated as local historic landmark 4. Protect Sponsor's Name and Address: Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency 10550 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga CA 91729 5. General Plan Designation: High Density Residential • 6. Zoning: Victoria Community Plan -High Density 7 Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: A ma~onty of the surrounding uses includes vacant land which in the past was associated with grape vine production To the east there are two existing single family residences and to the north east a neighborhood shopping center 8 Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division 10500 Ciwc Center Dnve Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 9 Contact Person and Phone Number: Larry Henderson, Prinapal Planner (909) 477-2750 Ext 2253 10. Other agencies whose approval is required• None • was Inltlal Study for Clty of Rancho Cucamonga LD 97-01 (REGINA WINERY) Page 2 C_~ i ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this pro)ect, Involving at least one Impact that is "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentlally Slgnlficant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated," or "Less Than Slgnlficant Impact" as Indicated by the checklist on the following pages ()Land Use and Planning ()Transportation/Circulation ()Public Services ()Population and Housing ()Biological Resources ()Utilities and Service Systems ()Geological Problems ()Energy and Mineral Resources ()Aesthetics ()Water ()Hazards (X) Cultural Resources OAir Quality ONoise O RecreaUOn ()Mandatory Findings of Significance DETERMINATION On the bads of this Inltlal evaluation () I find that the proposed pro)ect COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment A NEGATIVE DECLARATION well be prepared (X) I find that although the proposed pro)ect could have a slgnlficant effect on the envlronment, there well not be a slgnlficant effect In this case because the mltlgatlon measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the pro)ect, or agreed to, by the applicant A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared () I find that the proposed protect MAY have a significant effect on the envlronment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Is required () I find that the proposed pro)ect MAY have a significant effect(s) on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed In an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based upon the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, If the effect Is a "Potentially Significant Impact" or "Potentlally Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated " An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Is required, but must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed () I find that although the proposed protect could have a significant effect on the environment, there WILL NOT be a significant effect In this case because all potentially slgnlficant effects 1) have been analyzed adequately In an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards, and 2) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR, Including revisions or mltlgatlon measures that are Imposed upon the proposed pro)ect ~l Signed rry Henderson Principal Planner November 5, 1997 `~ a9 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga LD 97-01 (REGINA WINERY) Page 3 EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Pursuant to Section 15063 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, an explanation is required for all "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Sigmficant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated," and "Less Than Significant Impact" answers, including a discussion of ways to mitigate the significant effects identified PatenLalty SpnA~t~nl Impep Lem Potantialty Unless Than la]ue] and SupWninp IMOematian Sources SpnAwn( Mibpalion SipnAirem No 1. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal a) Conflict with general plan designation or zonings () () () (X) b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or polices adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the projects () () () (X) c) Be incompatible with existing land use in the vicinity O O O (X) d) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established community () () () (X) Comments• a) b) c) d) PolanOalty SpnA¢am Impact Lev Polenlmlty Unlev Tnan Issues and Supposing Inlonna0on Sources Spn~fwnl Mnipatwn SipnACanl No 2. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local population projections O O O (X) b) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly or indirectly (e g ,through projects in an undeveloped area or extension of major infrastructure) O O O (X) c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable housings () () () (X) Comments• i C~ ~3~ • • Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga LD 97-01 (REGINA WINERY) Page 4 a) b) c) PolenLBlly SpnRwant Issues and Supposing lnlormaeon Sources ImpaC Less Polenoally Unless Than Sipn~lcam m Mitgatwn I SpnRCant No 3. GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Would the proposal result ~n or expose people to potential impacts involving a) Fault ruptures () ( ) () (X) b) Seismic ground shakings () ( ) () (X) c) Seismic ground failure, including Ilquefaction~ () ( ) () (X) d) Seiche hazards () ( ) () (X) e) Landslides or mudflows~ () ( ) () (X) f) Erosion, changes in topography, or unstable soil conditions from excavation, grading, or filly () ( ) () (X) g) Subsidence of the lands () ( ) () (X) h) Expansive soils O O O (X) i) Unique geologic or physical features () ( ) () (X) Comments a) b) c) d) e) 9) h) C~ ~3 ~ Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga LD 97-01 (REGINA WINERY) Page 5 Patenlialty SpMrant Impact less Issues anE Supporting IMOrmatwn Sources Pptenlialty SpnRwent Unless Mitpatwn Than SpMrant m Na 4. WATER. Will the proposal result rn a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface water runoffs () ( ) () (X) b) Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding () ( ) () (X) c) Discharge into surface water or other alteration of surface water quality (e g ,temperature, dissolved oxygen, or turbidity) () ( ) () (X) d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any water body () ( ) () (X) e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements () ( ) () (X) f) Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations, or through substantial loss of groundwater recharge capability () () () (X) g) Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater () () () (X) h) Impacts to groundwater quality () () () (X) i) Substantial reduction in the amount of groundwater otherwise available for public water supphes~ O O O (X) Comments: a) b) c) d) e) 9) h) • • ~3a Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga LD 97-01 (REGINA WINERY) Page 6 POlenliilly SgnRmant Imoad Less Issues and SuPPOnmg Information Sources Potentially Unless Than Signrticant Maipaoan SipnRrant No 5. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an existing or protected air quality violations () ( ) () (X) b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants () ( ) () (X) c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or cause any change in climates () ( ) () (X) d) Create obtectionable odors () ( ) () (X) Comments: a) b) c) d) Polanoally SgnRicanl Imoaa Less Issues anC SuPWnnq In/onnatwn Sources Potentially SgMicanl Unless Magali0n Tftan Sgn111(dm No m ~ Im 6. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the prop osal result rn a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestions () () () (X) b) Hazards to safety from design features (e g , sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e g ,farm equipment) () () () (X) c) Inadequate emergency access or access to nearby uses () () () (X) d) Insuffiaent parking capacity on-site or off-sites () () () (X) e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists () () () (X) f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting alternative transportation (e g ,bus turnouts, bicycle racks) () () () (X) g) Rail or air traffic impacts O O O (X) Comments: X33 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga LD 97-01 (REGINA WINERY) Page 7 a) b) c) d) e) 9) Potanualy Spnduam Impel Less Isams aM Supparteg IMOnnatan Scums Potentially SipM¢anl Unless Mnipatan n Then Sgnduanl No 7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal result ~n impacts to a) Endangered, threatened, or rare species or their habitats (including, but not limited to plants, fish, insects, animals, and birds) () () () (X) b) Locally designated speces (e g ,heritage trees, eucalyptus windrow, etc )~ () () () (X) c) Locally designated natural commurnties (e g , eucalyptus grove, sage scrub habitat, etc )~ () () () (X) d) Wetland habitat (e g ,marsh, riparian, and vernal pool) () () () (X) e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corndors~ () () () (X) Comments• a) b) c) d) e) ~I 3~ i Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga LD 97-01 (REGINA WINERY) Page 8 J C~ • Potentially SpnRwent Impact Lms Issues and SuvWnmg Informatwn Sources Potentialy SiBndwanl Unbss Mapetwn Than SipnRrant No m 8. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans () () () (X) b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and meffiaent mannerv () () () (X) c) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of future value to the region and the residents of the States () () () (X) Comments• a) b) c) Polentialty SpnRCant Impact Less Issues and Supponmg Inbnnation Sourus Potentially SignAicanl Unless Meigation Than SpnRrant No 9 HAZARDS Would the proposal involve a) A risk of acadental explosion or release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to oil, pesticides, chemicals, or radiation) () ( ) () (X) b) Possible interference with an emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plans () ( ) () (X) c) The creation of any health hazard or potential health hazards () ( ) () (X) d) Exposure of people to existing sources of potential health hazards () ( ) () (X) e) Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable brush, grass, or trees () ( ) () (X) Comments• a) b) ~3~ Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga LD 97-01 (REGINA WINERY) Page 9 c) d) e) Potentially Sign~lranl Impact Le59 bsue9 end Supposing Information Sourms Potentially UnIe59 Ttlan SignRiwnl MAigatiDn SipnRwnl No Im ad InDOr Om1aC Im ad Im ad 10 NOISE. Wdl the proposal result ~n a) Increases in existing noise levels () () () (X) b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels () () () (X) Comments: a) b) POlenpaliy 9gmfcanl Impact Less ISSUeS anE $uppOning InlDrmatiOn $OUrCaS PDtemially Unless Tian $,gmLUnl MNga40n $i9ni(fdni NO Im an IDCO rataE Im atl Im act 11 PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an effect upon or result m a need for new or altered government services ~n any of the following areas a) Fve protection b) Police protection c) Schools d) Maintenance of public faalities, including roads e) Other governmental services Comments a) b) c) d) e) O O O (X) O O O (X) O O O (X) O O O (X) • • ~3(~ Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga LD 97-01 (REGINA WINERY) Page 10 • PolenOally Slgndranl Impact Less bsue9 anC SuppoNnB Information Sources PotanOaly SignAwnt Unless Mlhgalion Than SlgnRrant No m In 12. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS Would the proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies or substantial alterations to the following utd~t~es a) Power or natural gasp () () () (X) b) Communication systems O O O (X) c) Local or regionai water treatment or distribution faahUes~ O O O (X) d) Sewer or septic tanks () () () (X) e) Storm water drainages () () () (X) f) Solid waste disposals () () () (X) g) Local or regional water supphes~ O O O (X) Comments• a) b) c) d) e) 9) Polen4ally SignRirant Impdtl LB99 Issues ano Suppomng Inlonnaoon Sources Potentially Unless Than SigMicanl Mmgalion SiB^R¢anl No m In r 13. AESTHETICS Would the proposal a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highways O O O (X) b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect c) Create light or glare Comments O U O (X) O O O (X) ~3~ Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga LD 97-01 (REGINA WINERY) Page 11 a) b) c) PotenWly SpnRrant Impact Lus Issues aM Suppormy In/amalwn Souroaa Potentlaly SpnM1want Unless MM1patpn Than SpnRraM No 14. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal a) Disturb paleontological resources b) Disturb archaeological resources c) Affect historical or cultural resources d) Have the potential to cause a physical change which would affect unique ethnic cultural values O O O (X) e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact areas O O O (X) Comments: a) b) c) SEE ATTACHMENT EXHIBIT "A" FOR COMMENTS AND MITIGATION d) e) Polenlially SignM1want Impact Lesa Issues an0 SuPponing In/ormeuon Sources Potentially SpnRwanl Unless Mrtpalwn Than SiBnilirant No m In r m 15 RECREATION. Would the proposal a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional parks or other recreational facilities b) Affect existing recreational opportunities Comments a) b) 1738' Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga LD 97-01 (REGINA WINERY) Page 12 • Potentuliy $pnRCant Impaq Less Issues antl $uppoNng hformatwn Sources PotenOally SignRranl Unless Mtligalion Tian $ignRrant No 16. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE. a) Potential to degrade: Does the protect have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wtldlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal, or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory () () () (X) b) Short term: Does the protect have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals (A short-term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive period of time Long-term impacts will endure well mto the future) () () () (X) • c) Cumulative: Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a protect are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past protects, the effects of other current protects, and the effects of probable future protects) () () () (X) d) Substantial adverse: Does the protect have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or mdirectly~ O O O (X) Comments: a) b) c) d) EARLIER ANALYSES Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, ~i 39 Initial Study for Clty of Rancho Cucamonga LD 97-01 (REGINA WINERY) Pa e 13 one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earner EIR or Negative Declaration per • Section 15063(c)(3)(D) The effects identified above for this protect were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in the following earner document(s) pursuant to applicable legal standards, and such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earner analysis The following earlier analyses were utilized in completing this Imtlal Study and are available for review in the Clty of Rancho Cucamonga, Planning Division offices, 10500 Civic Center Drive (check ali that apply) () General Plan EIR (Certified April 6, 1981) () Master Environmental Assessment for the 1989 General Plan Update (SCH #88020115, certified January 4, 1989) () Industnai Area Speafic Plan EIR (Certified September 19, 1981) () Industnai Area Specific Plan, Subarea 18, EIR (SCH #93102055, certified June 15, 1994) () Victoria Planned Community EIR (Certified May 20, 1981) () Terra Vista Planned Community EIR (SCH #81082808, certified February 16, 1983) () Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan EIR . (SCH #87021615, certified September 16, 1987) () Etiwanda Specific Plan EIR (SCH #82061801, certified July 6, 1983) () Etiwanda North Specific Plan EIR (SCH #89012314, certified April 1, 1992) (X) Other Histoncal Assessment and Artifacts Inventory of the Eliena Brothers/Regina crape Products Co (Regina Wnery), completed by Chattel Construction Corp /Melton 8 Assoc s October 1997 () Other APPLICANT CERTIFICATION I certify that I am the applicant for the protect described in this Initial Study I acknowledge that have read this Initial Study and the proposed mitigation measures Further, I have revised the protect plans or proposals and/or hereby agree to the proposed mitigation measures to avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant environmental effects would occur Signatur -~~ °~ Date Nnvamher 13, '1997 ~ Print Name and Title Linda Daniels, RDA Manager ~~o Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga LD 97-01 (REGINA WINERY) Page 14 i EXHIBIT A -ENVIRONMENTAL COMMENTS AND MITIGATIONS CULTURAL RESOURCES 14 (C) Affect historical or cultural resources Discussion - On February 1, 1995 the Rancho Cucamonga City Council designated a portion of the Regina/Ellena Brothers Winery a local Historic landmark According to a detailed study completed by the Redevelopment Agency Consultant -Chattel Mellon Associates, the Complex does not possess sufficient architectural integrity to warrant a National Register level of importance at this time The Consultant's report does indicate that the Winery primary significance rests with the period of 1949 to 1971 Landmark alteration application proposes to retain most of the buildings from this significant period Notwithstanding the Consultant's report, the local landmark designation does not follow the same criteria as the National Register criteria and therefore the proposed demolition will have an adverse impact on the Complex The mitigations contained herein are intended to mitigate these impacts and together with the rehabilitation of the remaining structures and a substantial retention and display of the artifacts will attain a level of insignificance These actions taken in total will act to promote the continued use of the Winery complex and promote the knowledge and understanding of the Vineculture history of the area Mtigations - 1 Exterior modifications and repairs shall be required to be of in kind materials, colors, and • textures 2 Prior to demolition, an Historic American Building Survey/Historic American Engineering Record (NABS/HAER) shall be completed and submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Archives and History Center 3 Prior to Demotion of the Phase One structures, an Artifacts Retention Plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Rancho Cucamonga City Councl The Artifacts Retention Plan shall determine the disposition of all the items in areas to be demolished and identified by the Artifacts Survey 4 Installation of a standard City Landmark Plaque prior to phase two demolition 5 Approval of an overall site master plan by the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) prior to commencing Phase Two demolition The Site Master Plan shall be conceptual in nature but shall include such features as an illustrative landscape design, interpretive history elements, and an overall land use plan 6 New development shall be designed with architectural elements that are sympathetic to the viniculture history of the site i ~~I City of Rancho Cucamonga . NEGATIVE DECLARATION The following Negative Declaration rs bung circulated for public review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act Section 21091 and 21092 of the Public Resources Code. Project File No.: Landmark Alteration Permd 97-01 Public Review Penod Closes. December 10, 1997 Project Name: Ellena/Regina Winery Project Applicant: City of Rancho Cucamonga Project Location (also see attached map): Located on the south side of Base Line Road approximately 600 feet west of the intersection of Vctona Park Lane at 12467 Base Line Road - APN 227-161-24 Protect Description: A request for a phased demolition of approximately 35,268 to 44,298 square feet of bwlding area of the Ellena/Regina Winery, previously designated as a local histonc landmark (Landmark Designation 88-04) FINDING This is to advise that the City of Rancho Cucamonga, acting as the lead agency, has conducted an Initial Study to determine if the project may have a significant effect on the environment and is proposing this Negative Declaration based upon the following finding: ~ The Initial Study shows that there is no substantial evidence that the protect may have a significant effect on the environment ® The Irntial Study identified potentially significant effects but (1) Revisions in the protect plans or proposals made or agreed to by the applicant before this proposed Negative Declaration was released for public review would avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur, and (2) There is no substantial evidence before the agency that the protect as revised may have a significant effect on the environment If adopted, the Negative Declaration means that an Environmental Impact Report will not be required. Reasons to support this finding are included m the attached Initial Study. The protect file and all related documents are available for review at the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division at 10500 Civic Center Dnve (909) 477-2750 or Fax (909) 477-2847 ~ 1, LJ NOTICE The public is invited to comment on the proposed Negative Declaration during the review period December 10.1997 Date of Determination ~~ ~J Adopted By ~~a • RESOLUTION NO A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LANDMARK ALTERATION PERMIT 97-01 FOR THE REGINA WINERY, LOCATED AT 12476 BASE LINE ROAD - APN 227-161-24 WHEREAS, the Historc Preservation Commission has held a duly advertised public hearing to consider all available comments on the proposed Landmark Alteration Permit WHEREAS, the Histonc Preservation Commission has received and reviewed all available input regarding said Landmark Alteration Permit WHEREAS, all legal preregwsites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred NOW, THEREFORE, the Historic Preservation Commission hereby speafically finds, determines. and resolves as follows SECTION I The application applies to the bwldings located at Assessors Parcel Number 227-161-24 SECTION II The proposed Landmark Alteration meets the following critena established in Chapter 22 24 120 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code • FINDING The action proposed is consistent with the purposes of this Ordinance FACT The Landmark Alteration Permit will contnbute to the long term economic life of the faality by allowing the current winery user to use the remaining portions of the complex FINDING The applicant has demonstrated that denial of the application will result in immediate or substantial hardship FACT Code compliance will result in construction costs of between $700 thousand and $1 1 million, which is far above the $300,000 budgeted for the Protect SECTION III A Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared and certified for this Landmark Alteration Permit and the mitigation measures have been included as conditions of approval for this Resolution SECTION IV Based on the substantial evidence reviewed by this Commission and based on the findings set forth above, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rancho Cucamonga Histonc Preservation Commission does approve Landmark Alteration Permit 97-01 for alterations to the Regina Winery as described in the staff report dated December 10, 1997, with the following conditions Extenor modifications and repairs shall be required to be of in-kind materials, colors, and textures ~'~3 HPC RESOLUTION NO LAP 97-01 -RDA December 10, 1997 Page 2 2 Prior to demolition, an Historic American Building Survey/Historic American Engineering Record (HABS/HAER) shall be completed and submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Archives and History Center 3 Prior to demotion of the Phase One structures, an Artifacts Retention Plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Rancho Cucamonga City Council The Artifacts Retention Plan shall determine the disposition of ail the items m areas to be demolished and identified by the Artifacts Survey 4 Installation of a standard City Landmark Plaque, prior to phase two demolition 5 Approval of an overall Site Master Plan by the Historic Preservation Commission, prior to commencing Phase Two demolition The Site Master Plan shall be conceptual in nature but shall include such features as an illustrative landscape design, interpretive history elements, and an overall land use plan 6 New development shall be designed with architectural elements that are sympathetic to the viniculture history of the site APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF DECEMBER 1997 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY ATTEST E David Barker. Chauman Brad Buller, Secretary I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission held on the 10th day of December 1997, by the following vote-to-wit AYES COMMISSIONERS NOES COMMISSIONERS ABSENT COMMISSIONERS • LJ ~~ CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - STAFF REPORT DATE December 10, 1997 TO Chairman and Members of the Historic Preservation Commission FROM Brad Buller, Clty Planner BY Larry J Henderson, AICP, Principal Planner SUBJECT ALTA LOMA PACKING HOUSE DEMOLITION -Consideration of remedial actions for the proposed demolition of Alta Loma Heights Citrus Association Packing House (a designated Point of Hlstorlc Interest), located at 7125 Amethyst Avenue - APN 202-151-12 BACKGROUND On November 5, 1997, the Redevelopment Agency, as the property owner, directed staff to seek a recommendation from the Hlstorlc Preservation Commisslon on remedial actions In consideration of the proposed demolltlon of the Packing House The Alta Loma Packing House Is the last remaining historic packing house In the Clty, Exhibit "A " In 1989, the two buildings that comprise the oldest portions of the packing house complex, Buildings "C" and "D" were given "Point of Interest" designations (see Exhibit "C") The Owners at that time, American National Can Company, had lust ceased their food processing operation at the site The Redevelopment Agency began to consider this site for affordable housing and a concept plan for adaptive re-use was developed, which included senior housing, a senior center, and neighborhood retail The site was acquired in 1991 by the Redevelopment Agency and "land banked" for a future affordable housing protect The subject property comprises approximately 4 2 acres and is zoned "C" General Commercial along the street frontage and the remainder Is zoned Medium-High Density Residential (see Exhibit "A") The site contains four Interconnected structures, each with Its own architectural and construction typology A breakdown of the complex Is provided as follows BLDG ID SO FOOTAGE YEAR BUILT STORIES CONSTRUCTION TYPE ORIGINAL USE A 39,000 1946 2/BASEMENT STEEL FRAME/REIN CONC WAREHOUSE B 9 000 1946 1 CONCRETE DOCK C 25,600 1926 1/BASEMENT WOOD FRAME/STUCCO SIDING OFFICE D 13,900 1914 1 TIMBER FRAMENJOOD SIDING PACKING ITEi4 E HPC STAFF REPORT ALTA LOMA PACKING HOUSE December 10, 1997 Page 2 The Agency commissioned an adaptive reuse study in 1991 but it has not attracted any outside interest in proceeding with an adaptive re-use protect The lack of interest and the continued decline of the structure from deferred maintenance and vandalism has led to the Redevelopment Agency's November 5, 1997, decision to proceed with demolition plans and bids (see Exhibit "B") The Redevelopment Agency also directed staff to seek a recommendation from the Historic Preservation Commission on remedial actions in response to the loss of these structures ANALYSIS To minimize the loss of local historic resources, it is recommended that the Alta Loma Citrus Packing House be memorialized to document its contribution to local history and be shared with future generations This can be accomplished at several levels as illustrated by the following measures the City has placed on previous protects A Regwring architectural documentation following the gwdelines of the Historic American Bwlding Survey and the Historic American Engineering Record (HABS/HAER), which through photography, measured drawings, and historic narrative provide a detailed and comprehensive record of structures B Sponsoring a specific Oral History program, targeting those individuals who contributed to the protect area's history, performing professional interviews, and providing the City with transcriptions and tapes C Installing some level of interpretative displays that depict or tell the site's history, such display could and has ranged from aCity-approved landmark plaque and surrounds D Donating artifacts or materials to the City or to other appropriate organizations is another way to preserve a part of the historic resource E Contributing a monetary donation to the Cultural Resource Recovery Fund (CRRF) which provides support for capital improvements to the City's Cultural and Historic Resources and to organizations or groups that promote, exhibit, and/or interpret history relevant to the impacted resource Application of this mitigation will vary according to size and significance of the demolished resource, and this donation to the Cultural Resource Recovery Fund shall be computed based on a range of 2 to 3 cents per square foot of the site area RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission forward a recommendation to the Redevelopment Agency to provide the actions identified in Measures "A," "B," and "C" under Analysis Respectfu submitte Brad ull City Planner BB LJH mlg Attachments Exhibit "A" - Site Plan Exhibit "B" - Redevelopment Agency Staff Report dated November 5, 1997 Exhibit "C" - Historic Resources Inventory Form ~a ~I 0 ag~ 5~ U a y ;7 U y C7 .°a e F ~~~ 7~ ~. 7 ~ ~~ •~ O Q O ~~Ar~ v ~ az ~.Xhibi-~ ~, ~3 CITY OF RANCHO CUC4MONGA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY STAFF REPORT DATE: November 5, 1997 TO: Chairman and Members of the Redevelopment Agency Jack Lam, AICP, Executive Director FROM: Linda D Daniels, Redeve nt Manager' Brad Buller, City Plann BY: Cathy D Wahlstrom, edevelopment Analyst SUBJECT: Discussion of Alta Loma_Packing House ~• RECOMMENDATION Agency to direct staff to proceed with demolition of buildings A, B, C and D, prepare a demolition plan; and obtain the necessary mitigation measure recommendation from the Histonc Preservation Committee for buildings C and D RiiMMARV The Agency became concerned for public safety at the packing house site because of recent discovenes of unsafe building conditions as well as repeated break-ins and incidents of vandalism despite secunty efforts This concern prompted the Agency to request staff to develop options to facilitate the future sale and development of the site On September 3, 1997, the Agency addressed these concerns as an Agency Business item on the Agenda Four options for the four structures at the site were discussed reuse, relocation, demolition and status quo (Exhibit A) Of the four options, the Agency determined that demolition of the structures would serve to remove the public safety issues. Staff was asked to return with an analysis of how to implement this option ANALYSIS In order to carry out the Agency's direction of identifying the most expeditious and least costly method of cleanng the site, staff recommends that no histonc determination process for buildings A and B occur This option is allowed for in the Histonc Preservation Ordinance, Chapter 2 24, and has been determined compliant with state • • VXfFIg~ `g ~~ \o~zmbzr i 1997 Pacl.~nv Howz Paoz ~~ . law and local codes The City Attorney reviewed this recommendation and has stated that it is consistent with the provisions of the Histonc Preservation Ordinance. Staff is also requesting authonzation to proceed with the necessary steps to complete demolition of the structures on the site. This will include a hazardous matenals survey as well as the preparation of a demolition plan Staff will be presenting contracts for the appropriate consultants to carry out the direction of clearance of the site at future meetings With approval to proceed with demolition, staff will obtain recommended mitigation measures from the Histonc Preservation Committee for buildings C and D These recommendations will also be presented at a future Agency meeting for action Attachment Exhibit A Packing House Srte Plan l_.J i ~5 State of Cah forma -The Res. :Agency DEPARTh1EN70~PARKS ANA .CREATION HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY IDENTIFICATION Ai.er_CZn Can 7 Common name - 1730 - 9 - Ser No HABS_HAER_L__ SHL No _NR Status uTmt A 11-444940-3777170 c B D 2 Historic name 41tc Tpna '°i -ti~^ n, r e=^^. ~~' 3 Street or rural address. 712; Amethyst Ave..^.ue Cltv Rancho Cucanonga Zip 91')01 County San ~°r`""'irc 4 Parcel number 02C2-1 j1-12 Am?'^ can Can Coz~~^.'; Address ~'-"' ^_-- - - 5 Present Owner - city Gr_ervlch, C'" Zip 06Rj0 Ownership rs Pubhc Pnvate 'J' 6 Present Use ?125tScs "zni`-aCtur_n _ Onglnal use r•'-'^s °_^''~ _ - DESCRIPTION 7a Architectural style n~z 7b Briefly describe the present physrca/ appearance of the site or structure and describe any major alterations from Its original condition _^15 _.~ 3 0 OU ~l^~ 0i StrUCY,llr°S, COri S15L1•+_ 0. rOUr lame b.:•_ldi^,^g5 and 5=_'Jeral 5 ^:-1_ 52_^1C+~:'_'°5, aTT.1^o2d i.. atl 1^'e~~aaY 73tt dra arm Oi Var10li5 'la2E'_'ic1S =.^ st~l?s o~ arc^ltscture. 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SL'.^.SJr e9II_n~ r,d ~B:'_Zl. _ ~~ 1?"'= - "11nQ^-1.°, :73Ve 12 21.Ced ht°S ~SUrrCLLnC.~:1~ _ `o _- li:= ~lJOt .rindo`.r. ~rort coos°ar? =lrlau~ z^d glass and are not or_~lnal. 8 Conrtruction date Estimated Factual 31c~ 1: 1914/31=~ 2: 1~2? 9 Architect :1* ~:nDx 10 Builder atr'= t' - - ----- 11 Approx property sae (In feet) Frontage Depth or approx acreage zC • ~ ~ = 12 Date(s) of enclosed photograph(s) July 1937 D?R 523 (Rev 11/85}(, _ }f ~ /^ y,~Fl g~T" Ll'/ CY 13 Condmon Excellent ~ Good •._ _ Fau_ Detenoratzd ' No longer m cxa:ence ,.~_. _ _ 14 Alterauons• ~ _ ^ r^°-', r>> ° Surroundings (Check more than one if necessary) Open land -Scattered buildings _ Densely built up Residential _Indurrial ,_i Commercial Other 16 Threats to site• None known ':.( Private development- Zoning Public Works protect _ Other. 17 Is the structure On its original site? ~" Moved7 Unknown) 18 Related features- SIGNIFICANCE 19 Bnetly slate histoncal and/or arch rteaural importance (include dates events, and persons assoaated with the zrte I aL_ld1n~ fl :ras 0r~~-^all, t^a ._cnosa rooLV11 Citrus 4ssocistion 0~~1d_~~, ~u_lt .n 191k. C.=. T-:oroe, a or0~~aent local r2s~d2rt :ras Ln2 ~res_.ra^.t c= tae 4SSCC1aL1o^., Tna xzs the second c_tr s =ac;in3 house, tn2 °~rst be_zg en t-e s0ntn s_co 2.' file tr=_c ~s anc %tno~r-' as t^_ Alta Toms 'nzJnous2. Ir. _?Z0, t%te 1La _oma '.rar2heas2 COnoar.v anc tn2 :Ja,OSa 00 L-:__1 CitruS n530 C13L_OT1S N2_= 'C_~°!, beCC,'1'1~ ti`e Alcd ~Orla Z°1~.^LS ~.'_tr115 ~ .... L?:10.^.. T'115 Association AcS a COC?°_rat~J9 02.C a^~ .CLue llP_2r j'S'l {i SL vrOn°rS, ~ll'_1C1n ^~''~yHaS Z.a 3., .n I~Z~, and ..... ..^.L__e CO"_ 1 _.. .fay X1521 as t^.. _., _ . ':Cll Se, N^ae tae '.:aY°..^.CllSe e^ t-2 sJatrsid_ C` the trze"s .cs rse= __ Ltie 0rsr~2 ~tcus2. ^.__ 011 ~1~~ Lc-_ .rare^cus. ca_l1_ _ .__ ,,... >_n ;.?jj, -,a~._r.g ,...a tn2 only r2~a_ _ _ Clt^aC ~aC il't _3 t'Oll52 i" ta1C'~O C'_Jc-O^'a. .':1C nlta fora 317IIS C-t~~S ~SSOC 1ati0^. day cc~sol_csLed _. 19== ~~ch s=r2rs1 ot:2= acas2s, and ttiis lac-.r, ^ouse •-as cl.,.,_~. Tne ...._lC_^~ daS ta2n _eaSeQ t0 La° _. ~. ?C.1't ~Lr11tLr2 C0r70ra ~lOn until L~C~, ti:]en^a 20 ~L1ain theme of the hatonc resource (If more ;han one a cnecked, number in order of importance 1 Arcn rteaure Arts & Leisure Economic/Indusvial ? Exploration/Settlement Government Military Religion Social/Educavon 21 Sources (List books, documents, surveys, personal interviews and their dates) :^2 =lstorr cr Alga ion-, Ca_:_0'_^Z:_, b•r I arL^a Ga, n2s StJeb2 22 Dace form prepared a--'15' ? ^~~ By (name) 1'r^"_1_ Address Gry Zip _ Phone Locational sketch map (draw and lapel site and surrounding streets, roads, and prominent landmarks) NORTH ~'~ Vandalism State of Ghfornu -The Resources Agency O EPA RTM ENT OFPARKS AND RECREATION- MASTER FILE HIST C RESOURCES DATA ENCODING SE _T NOTE The numbers in parentheses Indicate either the numoer of characters (letters, numbers, punctuation marks spaces) that may be entered or the niertber of Imes that may be checked , 1- Ser No 1730 - _ 9 - (4) F C Z 10 Reglsvation Status (11 Iry ip orm No. (1~) Prop No- (0,1 -11 listed -date (61 / / _4) may become eligl ble 2452 -21 determined eiigiole - _51 eligible local listing USGS Quad Map No. (41 year (21 _61 Ineligible for above X31 appears ellgihle _7) undetermined 2. UTM Zone (2) Ea~,pg~6L Nortftusa.(]1 11 444 44 UU S//~1/U q 11. Property Grven Regisvav on Status as (1) B C _71 Part of disvtr. D X21 mdrvidual property -31 both of above 3. Probe rty Name Common Name (30) American Can Company 12 NR Class Category 111 ~) datnct - No of properties (0-31 Historic Name (401 _21 sere Alta Loma Hei ahts Citrus As soclatlon Y~3l buddmg~Sj Parcel No, (6.17) 0202-151-12 -41 structure _51 object 4 Address _ 7125 Amethyst Avenue t3 Other Registration to 91 Numoer (0-51 Svee; Name (<-20) XxlHatonc Am Sig Surve y XXo") Cal Ha:oncal Landmark _21 Hlstonc Am Eng Rec ~7) County PL of Hist Interest Nearest Cross Sweet 10-2C) _31 National Hizt Landma rk_B) Local Llsnng Danrhn rnramn n~+a _41 State Hlstonc park _91 County/Regional Park Ci;y~own (3-20) 5) o.'ter 91701 Vlniniry of _ ~~P cope (51 Gry/Town (/1 14 P:oPertY Ar.: ipu:es • County 3-letter devgnator (31 S6D _ 11 unknown ~2) lake/aver/reservoir 21 sing family Drop -23) ship ~ Type o: Ownersnip (1 71: -31 mult family Drop -24) lighthouse -41 ancillary big ?51 amusement park _ 11 unknown ~4) private _5) hotel/motel _26) monument/mural/gravestone - 21 teceral _~) county XXo) comm big 7 3 s; _271 folk art - 3) state _ 51 city _ 7) c~mm big over 3 s; _28) street furniture 7) special disvic: _ 8) Industrial big _291 landscape architr - 9) pupllc utliiry big- -301 trees/vegetation 5 Present Use (1-6) _701 theatre X11 uroan open space _11) engineering s:: uct _321 rural open space i I tin anown _41 private noncomm _121 civic auditorium _33) farm/ranch 2) commere al _ 51 public _131 cmnry trite/sot hail -341 mllrtary prope rY 3) residential _61 none _74) government big _351 CCCNJPA structure _151 educational pig -361 ethnic mmonry Property 7 Year or Inroal Construcbort- -j 191a _16) reilgious big ethnic group (5 201 =2 1929 -171 R/R depot Individual Property (41 -181 vam -37) highway/read Dis;na (81 - ~9) bridge _38) women's propery X01 canal/aquedur. _401 cemetery 8 Arcni tec;(s) (0.25) Unknown X11 dam _39) other Budder(sl(0 251 - 1S Archrterural Plans and Speo ncatons Yes _~No 9 Year of Survey (2)- 87 . 7°9 600 (Rev 12/83) ~U h1Ji iC 2'riLSLt.:i:llQi~ ~_~~i~i~lSST_Qi+ i1NDMArin SCIR~L1 Addy=_ 7125 Amethyst A?; 202-151-12 Date o` Photo ~!~~ ~ ~~ -- _ _ _ j~-~ ~, ~ .r -~-~ \ _ -.- ss-. a ` __ -_ -- y ~' .~ - -- - - - _ ~~ ~~Z~:--= ,,,o. i,oo'~_ng Fg~t Date o` Pi~oto 3/37 ~,,e o° ?awe .. 3 ~9 ^_"S` :LC :3SScnJ??.ON COMM=SSIO :ANDMA?{ SuRVEY Add: s• 7125 Amethyst ~?# 202-151-12 _.;-3 E/D ua~e ur rnoto Date 0. ~nOtO "-Zi_RR