HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-123 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 07-123
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING HISTORIC
LANDMARK DRC2005-00776 DESIGNATING THE ROBERDS
HOUSE A HISTORIC LANDMARK, LOCATED AT 7201 AMETHYST
AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF —
APN: 0202-161-04
A. RECITALS.
1. Robert Bathish filed an application for Landmark Designation DRC2005-00776,
as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the
subject Landmark is referred to as "the application."
2. On April 25, 2007, the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and
recommended approval.
3. On June 6, 2007, the City Council held their meeting and approved Landmark
Designation DRC2005-00776.
4. All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. RESOLUTION.
NOW,THEREFORE,it is herebyfound,determined, and resolved bythe City Council
of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Council hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. The application applies to approximately 0.93 acres of land, basically a L-shaped
configuration, located at 7201 Amethyst Avenue.
3. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Council, including minutes of
the public hearing by the Historic Preservation Commission on April 25, 2007,
written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, and pursuant to
Section 2.24.090 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code, this Council
hereby makes the following findings and facts:
FACT FOR FINDING:
A. Historical and Cultural Significance:
Finding 1: The proposed Landmark is particularly representative of an historic
period, type, style, region, or way of life.
Fact/s: The Roberds House is representative of the Craftsman Bungalow. It
is also an early example of adaptive reuse.
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Finding 2: The proposed Landmark is of greater age than most of its kind.
Fact/s: The Roberds House was originally constructed circa 1910 as the
Nazarene Church. Circa 1920, the house was converted into a
residence.
Finding 3: The proposed Landmark was connected with someone renowned or
important or a local personality.
Fact/s: The Roberds House is connected with the Roberds family. Harry
Roberds built the first house in the Alta Loma townsite. Rilla Roberds
is the daughter of Douglas W. Stephens, a Cucamonga pioneer.
B. Neighborhood and Geographic Setting:
Finding 1: The proposed Landmark materially benefits the historic character of
the neighborhood.
Facts: The Roberds House is one of the few remaining historic buildings
representing Old Alta Loma. As the first house built it the Alta Loma
townsite, it was, along with the construction of the rail,the catalyst for
the development of Alta Loma.
Finding 2: The proposed Landmark in its location represents an established and
familiar visual feature of the neighborhood, community, or city.
Fact/s: The Roberds House is located on the site of the first house in the
Alta Loma townsite. It was in close proximity to the railroad tracks,
the packing house, and the first fire station in Alta Loma. The
Roberds' telephone was used for fire calls.
4. This Council hereby finds that the project has been reviewed and considered in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended,
and the Guidelines promulgated thereunder, as Landmark Designations are
exempt under CEQA, section 15331 as a Class 31 exemption (historical
resou rce/resto ratio n/reh a bi I itatio n).
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4
above, this Council hereby resolves that pursuant to Chapter 2.24 of the Rancho
Cucamonga Municipal Code, that the City Council of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga hereby approves Landmark Designation DRC2005-00776.
6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
Please see the following page
for formal adoption,certification and signatures
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 6`h day of June 2007.
AYES: Gutierrez, Michael, Spagnolo, Williams
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kurth
ABSTAINED: None
Diane Williams, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
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Debra J. Adm , CMC, City Clerk
I, DEBRA J.ADAMS,CITY CLERK of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, at a Regular Meeting of said City Council held
on the 6`h day of June 2007.
Executed this 7'h day of June 2007, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
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Debra J. AAa,,Pds, CMC, City Clerk