HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-216 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 09-216
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF HISTORIC
LANDMARK DESIGNATION DRC2009-00679, DESIGNATING THE G.
EDGAR FROST HOUSE A HISTORIC LANDMARK, LOCATED AT 7082 EAST
AVENUE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -APN: 0227-
092-03.
A. Recitals.
1. Cindy Hampton filed an application for a Landmark as described in the title of this
Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Landmark is referred to as"the application."
2. On October 14, 2009, the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing
on that date.
3. On November 4, 2009, the City Council held their meeting and approved Landmark
Designation DRC2009-00679.
4. All legal prerequisites prior 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
of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. The application applies to approximately .45 acre of land, basically a rectangular
configuration, located at 7082 East Avenue.
3. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Council, including minutes of the
public hearing by the Historic Preservation Commission on October 14, 2009, including written and
oral staff reports, 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 historical
period, type, style, region, or way of life.
Fact/s: The property is an example of life in early Etiwanda. Most residents
here were associated with growing citrus and/or vineyards and lived
nearby their work. This is a grove house that was surrounded by
orchards and vineyards. The property, being adjacent to the
Pacific Electric Railway, made it convenient for the owners to live and
work in the same area as part of the fruit industry.
Finding 2: The proposed landmark is an example of a type of building which
was once common but now rare.
Fact/s: Grove houses were once common in Etiwanda but are now rare.
This was predominately a citrus/vineyard area, but new development
has encroached around the grove houses or has been built on what
were once citrus groves and vineyards.
Finding 3: The proposed landmark is of greater age than most of its kind.
Fact/s: The dwelling was built in 1918, which makes it 91 years old.
Finding 4: The proposed landmark was connected with someone renowned or
important or a local personality.
Facts: G. Edgar Frost was the son of George Frost who was prominent in
the Etiwanda community. G. Edgar Frost was a citrus farmer, a clerk
with the citrus association,the area constable, and also a member of
the Etiwanda Service Club.
B. Neighborhood and Geographic Setting:
Finding 1: The proposed landmark materially benefits the historic character of
the neighborhood.
Facts: The proposed landmark contributes to the character of the historic
neighborhood as a grove house which once was amidst acres of
orchards and vineyards. It represents the history of Etiwanda's
agricultural past.
Finding 2: The proposed landmark in its location represents an established and
familiar visual feature of the neighborhood, community, or City.
Facts: The proposed landmark was in close proximity to the Pacific Electric
Railway, packing houses, and the village on Etiwanda Avenue.
Based on its location to the rail-line and street, it has been a familiar
visual feature in the Etiwanda neighborhood since 1918.
4. This 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 15331, as a Class 31 exemption
(Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation).
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, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga hereby recommends approval of
Landmark Designation on the 4th day of November, 2009.
6. The Mayor 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 4th day of November 2009.
AYES: Gutierrez, Kurth, Michael, Spagnolo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Williams
ABSTAINED: None
Donald''.J. urth, .D., Mayor
ATTEST:
Q_alwc' L e,
anice C. Reynolds, City tlerk
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 4th day of November 2009.
Executed this 5`h day of November 2009, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
nice C. Reynolds, City Olerk
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