HomeMy WebLinkAbout99-150 - ResolutionsRESOLUTION NO. 99-150
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CiTY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFO'RNIA, APPROVING HISTORIC
LANDMARK DESIGNATI:ON 99-02, TO DESIGNATE THE
BECKLEY HOUSE (BUILT IN APPROXIMATELY 1934) AS AN
HISTORIC LANDMARK, LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF HERMOSA AVENUE AND 19TH STREET, AT 6729
HERMOSA AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF - AP'N: 1076-111-09.
RECITALS.
1.
Curry Brandaw Architects on behalf o.f the property owner has filed an
appl~ication for an Historic Landmark Designation as described in the titie of this
Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Landmark Designation
request is referred to as "the application."
2. On June 9, 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 July 7, and continued to August 4, and August 18, 1999, the City Council
held their meeting and approved Landmark Designation 99-02.
4. All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. RESOLUTION.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined and resolved by 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 the Beckley house located on approximately 5.1 acres
of land, basically a rectangle configuration, located at 6729 Hermosa Avenue.
3. Based upon the substantiial evidence presented to this Council, including the
minutes of the public hearing by the Historic Preservation Commission on June
9, 1999, written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, and
pursuant to Section 2.24.090 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code, this
Commission hereby makes the following findings and facts:
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Historiqal p~nd Cultural Significance:
Finding 1: The proposed landmark is particularly representative of an historic period,
type, style, region, or way of life.
Fact/s: The house identifies the historic period of the early
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.
Finding 2:
The proposed landmark is an example of a type of buildling which was once
common,, but is now rare.
Fact/s: The landmark eligible property is 65 years old and is
an example of the use of native materials for the
construction and design of a mission style of
architecture.
Finding 3:
The proposed landmark is 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.
Historic Architectural and Engineering Significance:
Finding 1.: The overall effect of the desi9n of the proposed landmark is beautiful or its
details and materials are beautiful or unusual.
Fact/~: The residence is a two-story structure in the Mission
Style of architecture. The exterior of the house is
composed of native rock on the first floor and stucco
on the second floor. In general, the architectural
style further enhances the historic character of the
buildings in the area.
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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, Section 15308 Class 3.e.
Based upon the findings and conciusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4
above, this Commission hereby resolves that pursuant to Chapter 2.24 of the
Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code, the Historic Preservation Commission of
the City of Rancho Cucamonga recommends approval of Landmark Designation
99-02 subject to the following condition of approval:
Planning Division:
1) This Landmark Designation shall become effective 45 days from the
first reading of Development District Amendment 99-02.
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6. The mayor shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
ATTEST:
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 18th day of August, 1999.
Alexander, Biane, Curatalo, Dutton, Williams
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
William J. Alexan(
Mayor
Debra J.
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 18th day of August, 1999.
Executed this 19th day of August, 1999, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Debra J. CMC, City Clerk