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Home My WebLink About2001/12/12 - Agenda Packeta ~~-~~" CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ~~~ ~ HISTORIC PRESERVATION ;~ COMMISSION AGENDA .,~ WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 12, 2001 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Council Chamber 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Chairman McNiel _ Vice Chairman Macias _ Com Mannenno _ Com Stewart _ Com Tolstoy _ II. ANNOUNCEMENTS III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 14, 2001 IV. CONSENT CALENDAR The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non- controversial They will be acted on by the Commission at one time without discussion If anyone has concern over any item, rt should be removed for discussion A MILLS ACT AGREEMENT DRC2001-00727 -DANIEL AND GINA SHACKELFORD - A request to implement the use of the Mills Act to reduce property tax on the Dorothy Finley House, a Historic landmark, located at 7920 Valle Vista Drive - APN 207-081-24 Related file Landmark Designation DRC2001-00688 V. PUBLIC HEARINGS The following items are public hearings m which concerned individuals may voice their op~mon of the related project Please wait to be recognrzed by the Chairman and address the Comm~ss~on by stating your name and address All such op~mons shall be limited to 5 minutes per individual for each protect Please sign in after speaking LANDMARK DESIGNATION DRC2001-00688 -DANIEL AND GINA SHACKELFORD - An application to designate the Dorothy Finley House and property as a Historic Landmark, located at 7920 Valle Vista Drwe - APN 207-081-24 Related file Mills Act Agreement DRC2001-00727 VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time and place for the general public to address the commission Items to be discussed here are those which do not already appear on this agenda VII. COMMISSION BUSINESS VIII. ADJOURNMENT 1, Gad Sanchez, Plannmg Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on December 6, 2001, at least 72 hours poor to the meeting per Government Code Section 54964 2 at 10500 C~wc Center Dnve, Rancho Cucamonga Page 2 Vicinity Map ",~:~~ ~_ i Hillside ~ Banyan ~ ~ aF~ 19th r• i -o ~ a~ C Historic Preservation Commission December 12, 2001 ~,,, , :. ,.,.. sere of lnt7iieR~ :,, ~.,. ;;,i `~: . ,.: . ~•! ~; ,;: ,: ri',, i i~ '' ;,:,, . `~'~ .;,, Baseline Foothill ~ Arrow 6th w 4th ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ L ` j = Y ._ - ~ ~ l!') r Q City of Rancho Cucamonga * CITY HALL Wilson T H E C I T Y O F RANCHO CUCAMONGA Staff Report DATE December 12, 2001 TO' Chairman and Members of the Historic Preservation Commission FROM Brad Buller, Clty Planner BY Ruben Warren, Planning Technician SUBJECT' HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION DRC2001-00688 -DANIEL AND GINA SHACKELFORD - An application to designate the Dorothy Finley House and property as a Histonc Landmark, located at 7920 Valle Vista Drive - APN. 207-081-24 Related file• Mdls Act Agreement DRC2001-00727. MILLS ACT AGREEMENT DRC2001-00727 - DANIEL AND GINA . SHACKELFORD - A request to implement the use of the Mdls Act to reduce property tax on the Dorothy Finley House, a Histonc Landmark located at 7920 Valle Vista Drive - APN. 207-081-24 Related file Landmark Designation DRC2001-00688. BACKGROUND A Historical Significance The land and home located at 7920 Valle Vista Dnve in the Red Hill area is histoncally significant for several reasons First and foremost, it is architecturally unique Second, situated among other potentially histonc properties, it is an established element of the Red Hdl neighborhood Finally, its former owners were prominent residents of the local community. Built by Roy E Dowd and Son in 1944, the Spanish Eclectic home was sold 1-year later to Gene and Dorothy Finley The Finley's were the propnetors of the Finley Pharmacies in the area A Finley Pharmacy is present today in the City of Fontana on Sierra Avenue Walter and RehnaeTalleur acquired the residence in 1975 from Mrs Finley. Ms Talleur later remarried Her second husband, John Carroll, is believed to have owned several Goodyear Tire Centers in the area In September 2001, Mrs. Rehnae Carroll sold the residence to Daniel and Gina Shackelford B Site Characteristics• Composed of 2 onginal lots, the site is one of the larger parcels in the tract Much of the original setting is retained, as multiple homes of the same penod compose the streetscape The site is zoned Low Density Residential (2 to 4 dwelling units per acre). ITEMS A & B HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DRC2001-00688 AND MILLS ACT AGREEMENT DRC2001-00727 DANIEL AND GINA SHACKELFORD -DOROTHY FINLEY HOUSE December 12, 2001 Page 2 ANALYSIS A General The home sits on 2 lots totaling 52 acre It features 3 bedrooms and 2%2 baths, and is 3,000 square feet Extensive gardens and mature trees are also present The integrity of the home is intact Staff inspection of the site and original plans reveals, with the exception of wallpaper and interior paint that no alterations have been made to the home B Exterior Architecture• Across-gabled mission tde roof tops the main budding Two textures including 8-inch block on the first story and asmooth-stucco finish on the second story provide an eclectic collection of details The front door is outlined with pattemed Moorish tiles, and also has a balcony that sits above it Two projecting decorative iron railings enhance the facade Exposed decorative brackets support the second-story cantilever. A two-story early-stack stone tower is the focal point of the fagade In the rear elevation of the home, glass block common in the 1940s, and rarely used in Spanish homes, as well as plate glass windows provide detail A deck encased by a file splay sits over the garage, but is not noticeable from the street A cement grill on the south and rear elevation of the garage provides ventilation A 1-car Porte-cochere separates the home from the garage A full-size basement provides a laundry room and storage space. C Interior Details• Preserved Moonsh-influenced pattemed and clay tiles flank the entrance hall and circular staircase recessed in the two-story tower Wood floors fit the other rooms of the house A perceived period gold-colored chandelier graces the formal dining room Heavy wood carved beams embrace the open ceiling of the upstairs great room. An elaborate Mermaid-mosaic provides contrast to the simple rows of file laid on the bathroom walls, ceding, and floor. The walls and ceding of the kitchen are also tde- covered. D Landmark Designation. The subject site and structure qualify for landmark designation based upon much of the criteria from the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance, including such significant areas as historical, architectural, and neighborhood setting. Details concerning these areas of significance are contained in the Facts for Finding section The requested designation area includes the subtect lot, residence, original perimeter walls with mission tile, and stone cap. Later additions on the south end of the property, which include a sports court, swimming pool, pool house, and patio, are exempt from the designation E Mills Act A reement In accordance with City policy, the owner has requested a Mills Act Agreement. The Agreement Schedule List of Improvements has been drafted and reviewed and is attached for reference The concept of the Milis Act program is to provide an incentive for the property owner to protect and preserve the property by retaining its characteristics of historical significance. This intent is encouraged through the reduction of property taxes, thus enabling the property owner to reinvest the money saved from the reduced property tax on improvements The properties that enter into the agreement are to be inspected by City ~~~~ HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DRC2001-00688 AND MILLS ACT AGREEMENT DRC2001-00727 • DANIEL AND GINA SHACKELFORD -DOROTHY FINLEY HOUSE December 12, 2001 Page 3 staff on an annual basis to determine whether notable progress has been made in rehabilitating the property At the meeting, staff will prowde the approximate property tax sarongs to the owner and the reduction m tax proceeds to the City The exact amounts are dependent upon the County Assessor's property valuation, which is based on income potential and capitalization rate at the time of the assessment Environmental Assessment The protect is categorically exempt under Article 19, Section 15301 Class 1 d of the guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act FACTS FOR FINDING A. Historical and Cultural Significance Finding 1• The proposed landmark is particularly representative of a historical penod, type, style, region, or way of life FacUs Large estate residences, such as the Dorothy Finley home are representative of the original development of the Red Hill area. Finding 2 The proposed landmark is an example of a type of budding, which was once common but is now rare Facts The property identifies a historic period of the 1920s, 30s, and 40s, when homes of Spanish prototypes became popular in California, Arizona, Texas, and Florida following the Panama-California Exposition held m San Diego in 1915 Finding 3 The proposed landmark is of greater age than most of its kind. FacUs The landmark eligible property is approximately 60 years old Finding 4 The proposed landmark was connected with someone renowned or important, or a local personality Facts. The property was owned by the Finley's, prominent atizens of the community and proprietors of Finley Pharmacies B. Historic Architectural and Engineering Signficance Finding 1 The construction materials or engineering methods used m the proposed landmark are unusual, significant, or uniquely effective FacUs• The Spanish eclectic details, such as patterned tile, stone, roofing material, and multiple surfaces, including wood brackets is unique Other materials used from the penod, which include glass block and plate glass, are unique to the penod of construction ff ,~~3 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DRC2001-00688 AND MILLS ACT AGREEMENT DRC2001-00727 DANIEL AND GINA SHACKELFORD -DOROTHY FINLEY HOUSE December 12, 2001 Page 4 Finding 2. The overall effect of the design of the proposed landmark is beautiful, or its details and materials are beautiful and/or unusual FacUs The round tower and collection of materials are unusual C Neighborhood and Geographic Settmo Finding 1 • The proposed landmark materially benefits the historic character of the neighborhood. FacUs• The proposed landmark contributes to the variety of architectural trends throughout the Red Hill area and historical continuity of the neighborhood. Finding 2 The proposed landmark in its location represents an established and familiar visual feature of the neighborhood, community, or aty. FacUs The wide frontage of the home and prominence has enhanced the enhanced the character of the neighborhood since its construction CORRESPONDENCE The Historic Landmark designation was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were sent to all property owners within 300 feet of the protect site. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission adopt the attached Resolution for Historic Landmark Designation DRC2001-00688, and recommend approval, by minute action, the Landmark Designation and Mills Act Agreement, and to be forwarded to the City Council for final action Respectfully submitted, Brad Buller, City Planner BB.RWfjc Attachments: Exhibit "A" -Photographs of Residence Exhibit "B" -Location Map Exhibit "C" -Original Plans of the Residence Exhibit "D" -Agreement Schedule, List of Improvements Resolution of Approval for Landmark Designation DRC2001-00688 ~1 LJ 1'f~ L.J L _~ fl~~~' • r~.~r ~* gin; ~~U~_ E'x~;~b~~ dAt~ ,~,,, s ~, _ _ ,~~, .. `ar`t, ' r ~~~ ~ e'h r ,i ~ ~~ ~~.t'~~~~~f ~ S`~1~„~:G ° ~'P~')~ a_=,.~,Y ~~f;, ~;~~~[,~.:`a bi - , `~±4t ,~~`z " y~ s " ' ' ,r, "`w:~ , ~~ s,_~ ~ tr i _ ~~'' ~` ~ : ~h ~r~- ,, . .R'te' ~ .. w`s- .'g ~ 1. - ~ :.~' y~. i-'Gj~- ~ I Xv- f '~,~,.. r.l,i _ - ~~ '.. `~7~ X12 €. 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List them in order of owner's priority. YEAR IMPROVEMENT 'dpDa {~• ~~R. ~ 1~Ativ1 >rx1-t_`zao,ti. TP-tM aoo3 t~8 aim Rc 1~•*~t ~~p.pH,~fl Gov>at~- 1~ ~ a a00y Vt,,~~r 1-3 ra6w (Q,,,~N I~Ac.N. Tit-e es tN r-tt.ut' coos ~a.~ u 6t~ ~~r~ 6~~ pootZ 2.obL ' " ~R.tv~t.+n aoo7 " ti ti I~,i~+pows wt..~ovw r-a.~....~ a>~a w~ ~FP~tti ~ ~~ ~bF ~~ ,1NSlorLa.. ~y,ZyT(lwoR, 1~16H ~]L ~r lM /"DVS- ~X~S'11rrb ad ~ ~ '~g'Q pr1 r1. ! R~SO~ L.PCIr~ 2.011 1~EPatNT l~ohs6 OWNER CERTIFICATION I certify that I am presently the legal owner of e+~ect prop Further, I acknowledge the supplemental information on this form will be sed as exhi t ttached to the Mills Act Agreement. Date• /O-aS-O~ Signature: • ~' • • ~~ ~t RESOLUTION NO 01-05 A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF HISTORIC LANDMARK DRC2001-00688 TO DESIGNATE THE DOROTHY FINLEY HOUSE AS A LANDMARK AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN 207-081-24 A Rentals 1 Darnel and Gina Shackelford ftled an application for Landmark Designation described in the title of this Resolution Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Landmark is referred to as "the application " 2 On December 12, 2001, 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 here by found, determined, and resolved by the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows 1 This Commission hereby specrfically 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 all structures, heritage eligible trees, and the approximately 52 acre of land, a rectangle configuration located at 7920 Valle Vista Drive 3 Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above- referenced public hearing on December 12, 2001, including written and oral staff reports, together wdh 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 Sianficence Finding 1 The proposed landmark is particularly representative of a historical period, type, style, region, or way of life FacUs Large estate residences, such as the Dorothy Finley home are representative of the original development of the Red Hdl area. Finding 2 The proposed landmark is an example of a type of building, which was once common but is now rare Facts. The property identifies a historic period of the 1920s, '30s, and '40s, when homes of Spanish prototypes became popular in California, Arizona, Texas, and Florida following the Panama- Cahfomia Exposition held in San Diego in 1915 ~T~~~ HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION RESOLUTIN NO 01-04 DRC2001-00688 -DOROTHY FINLEY HOUSE December 12, 2001 Page 2 Finding 3 The proposed landmark is of greater age than most of its kind FacUs. The landmark eligible property is approximately 60 years old Finding 4 The proposed landmark was connected with someone renowned or important, or a local personality Facts The property was owned by the Finleys, who were prominent citizens of the community and propnetors of Finley Pharmacies Histonc Archiledural and Engineering Signntcance Finding 1' The construction matenals or engineenng methods used in the proposed landmark are unusual, sign cant, or uniquely effective Facts The Spanish eclectic details, such as patterned tile, stone, roofing matenal, and multiple surfaces including wood brackets are unique Other matenals used from the penod, which include glass block and plate glass, are unique to the penod of construction Finding 2 The overall effect of the design of the proposed landmark is beautiful, or its details and matenals are beautrful and/or unusual Facts The round tower and collection of matenals are unusual Neighbofiood and Geograohic Setting Finding 1 The proposed landmark matenally benefits the historic character of the neighbofiood Facts The proposed landmark contnbutes to the vanety of architectural trends throughout the Red Hill area and histoncel continwty of the neighbofiood Finding 2~ The proposed landmark in its location represents an established and familiar casual feature of the neighbofiood, community, or Gty Fads The wide frontage of the home and prominence has enhanced the character of the neighbofiood since its construction 4 This Commission hereby finds that the project has been reviewed and considered in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Ad of 1970, as landmark designations are exempt under CEQA, per Article 19, Secbon 15308 `.J ~_J ~1 -_.J A~ !~' ~~ HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION RESOLUTIN NO 01-04 DRC2001-00688 -DOROTHY FINLEY HOUSE . December 12, 2001 Page 3 5 Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraph 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this Commission here by resolves that pursuant to Chapter 2 24 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code, that the Histonc Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga hereby recommends approval of Landmark Designation DRC2001-00688, on the 12th day of December 2001 6 Conditions of stated Resolution include Commission or their designee approval for any extenor alteration or addition to subtect property other than m-kind improvements 7 The Chauman of this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2001 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA. BY Lany T McNed, Chamnan • ATTEST Brad Buller, Secretary I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Histonc Preservation Commission of the Crty of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the forgoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Histonc Preservation Commission of the Crty of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Histonc Preservation Commission held on the 12th day of December 2001, by the follov~nng vote-to-Nnt AYES: COMMISSIONERS. NOES COMMISSIONERS ABSENT COMMISSIONERS • ~~ l~/~