HomeMy WebLinkAbout99-176 - ResolutionsRESOLUTION NO. 99-176
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING HISTORIC
LANDMARK 99-01 TO DESIGNATE THE KOCH HOUSE (BUILT
IN APPROXIMATELY 1908) AN HISTORIC LANDMARK,
LOCATED AT 7491 IETIWANDA AVENUE AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -APN: 1100-021-01.
RECITALS_.
1. Ronald L. and Kathleen J. Schulfer have filed an application for Landmark
Designation 99-01 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this
Resolution, the subject Landmark is referred to as "the application."
2. On May 26, 1999, the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and
recommended approval.
3. On August 4, 1999, the City Council held their meeting and approved Landmark
Designation 99-01.
4. All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. RESOLUTION.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the City
Council of the City of Rancho Cucamon~.~la as follows:
1. This Council hereby Sl.3ecificalty finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part "A," of this Resolutic, n are true and correct.
2. The application applies to approximately 1.5 acres of land, basically a
rectangular configuration, located at 7491 Etiwanda Avenue.
3. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Council, including written and
oral staff reports, together with public testimony, and pursuant to Section 2.24.090
of the Rancho Cucamong.a Municipal Code, this Council hereby makes the following
findings and facts:
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 property identifies an historic period of the
1900's when grove and vineyard production was at
its peak in the community and the region. The
residence is an example of a grove house which was
common at the turn of the century.
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Finding 2:
The proposed landmark is of greater age than most of its kind.
Fact/s: The landmark-eligible property is 91 years old and an
example of Folk-Victorian architecture.
Finding 3:
The proposed landmark was connected with someone renowned or
important or a local personality.
Fact/s: The house was built and lived in by the Fred Koch
family for many years. The Koch family has a long
established involvement in the local community.
Findinq 4:
The proposed landmark was connected with a business or use which was
once common but is now rare.
Fact/s:
The residence is indicative of the style and design
used by the once prevalent, but now rare, rural grove
and farm houses.
Finding 1:
Historic Architectural and Engineering Significance:
The overall effect of the design of the proposed landmark is beautiful or its
details and materials are beautiful, or unusual.
Fact/s: The Folk-Victorian style is preserved and artfully
incorporated into the residence with such features as
clapboard siding, decorative diamond pane second
story windows, and enhanced fan gable treatment.
c. Neighborhood and Geographic Setting:
Finding 1: The proposed landmark materially benefits the historic character of the
neighborhood.
Fact/s: The proposed landmark contributes to the variety 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 city.
Fact/s: The residence and its mature landscaping represent
a significant identifiable feature along Etiwanda
Avenue and thereby contributes to the entire
neighborhood.
This Council hereby finds that the project has been reviewed and considered in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as landmark
designations are exempt under CEQA, per Article 19, Section 15308, Class 3.e.
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 99-01.
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6. The Mayor shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
ATTEST:
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 4th day of August, 1999.
Alexander, Biane, Curatalo, Dutton, Williams
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
William J. A//~nder, Mayor
Debra J.
CMC, City Clerk
I, DEBRA J. ADAMS, CI'~'['Y 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 4th day of August, 1999.
Executed this 5th day of August, 1999, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Debra J. City Clerk