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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-072 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 09-072 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING HISTORIC LANDMARK DRC2009-00069, DESIGNATING THE CUCAMONGA SERVICE STATION A HISTORIC LANDMARK, LOCATED AT 9670 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -APN: 0208-153-05. A. Recitals. 1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga filed an application for Landmark Designation DRC2009-00069, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Landmark is referred to as "the application." 2. On February 25 and continued to March 11,2009,the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and recommended approval. 3. On April 15, 2009, the City Council held their meeting and approved Landmark Designation DRC2009-00069. 4. All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. B. Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows: 1. This Council hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. The application applies to approximately 0.2-acre of land, a rectangular-shaped configuration, located at 9670 Foothill Boulevard. 3. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Council, including minutes of the public hearing by the Historic Preservation Commission on February 25, 2009, and March 11,2009, 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: a. Historical and Cultural Significance: Finding 1: The proposed Landmark is particularly representative of a historic period, type, style, region, or way of life. Fact/s: It is the only surviving gas station reminiscent of roadside architecture in Rancho Cucamonga today. The style and type of this building was popular during auto mobilization. It is a great example of Mission-style architecture. Resolution No. 09-072 Page 2 of 4 Finding 2: The proposed Landmark is an example of a type of building that was once common but is now rare. Fact/s: It is the only building left of its type in Rancho Cucamonga that was once common, but now rare. There was a gas station on the corner of Foothill Boulevard and Etiwanda Avenue (Pearson Filling Station and Garage) in a similar-style, which was demolished in the1990s. Findinq 3: The proposed Landmark is of greater age than most of its kind. Fact/s: The approximated construction date is 1915, which would make it at least 93 years old. Finding 4: The proposed Landmark was connected with someone renowned or important or a local personality. Fact/s: Ancil Morris and Arvid Lewis were both locally involved with the community. According to a Daily` Bulletin article dated February 15, 1994, Mr. Lewis was the first full-time fire chief of the Cucamonga Fire Protection District. Finding 5: The proposed Landmark is connected with a business or use, which was once common but is now rare. Fact/s: Route 66 runs through eight states: Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. Servicing automobiles for travelers utilizing the road was once a very popular practice throughout these states. Finding 6: The architect or builder was important. Fact/s: Henry Klusman built the structure. He and his brother were well known in the Cucamonga area and were responsible for building many important structures including reservoirs, houses, and the Virginia Dare Winery. b. Historic Architectural and Engineering Significance: Finding 1: The overall effect of the design of the proposed Landmark is beautiful or its details and materials are beautiful or unusual. Fact/s: As it stands today, this is the only Mission-style gas station that survives in Rancho Cucamonga from its period of significance,which makes the structure unusual and unique. C. Neighborhood and Geographic Setting: Finding 1: The proposed Landmark materially benefits the historic character of the neighborhood. Resolution No. 09-072 Page 3 of 4 Fact/s: The gas station creates a more visual interest to the surrounding area. Under the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, this area is designated Specialty Commercial because of the ties to the area to early Cucamonga. Although much of it is no longer present, the presence of the gas station is a firm reminder of early auto mobilization and Cucamonga's Route 66 history. Findinq 2: The proposed Landmark, in its location, represents an established and familiar visual feature of the neighborhood, community, or city. Fact/s: This gas station undoubtedly brings back familiar memories of the Route 66 phenomenon. 4. The Council hereby finds that the project has been reviewed and considered in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended, and the Guidelines promulgated thereunder. The Council finds that this Landmark Designation is exempt under CEQA, pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15308, as a Class 8 exemption. f 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 DRC2009-00069, 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. Please see the following page for formal adoption,certification and signatures Resolution No. 09-072 Page 4 of 4 PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 15th day of April 2009. AYES: Gutierrez, Kurth, Michael, Spagnolo, Williams NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None Donald J. Kurth, M. ., Mayor ATTEST: �Y nice C. Reynolds, CiYy Clerk I, JANICE C. REYNOLDS, 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 15th day of April 2009. Executed this 16th day of April 2009, at Rancho Cucamonga, California. nice C. Reynolds, Cit Clerk