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THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
AGENDA
RANCHO
cUCAMONGA MAY 28, 2008 - 7:00 PM
Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center
Council Chambers
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, California
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Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Chairman Stewart Vice Chairman Fletcher
Munoz _ Howdyshell _ Wimberly _
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS ,
IIL : .APPROVAL OF MINUTES.:;
May 14, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
IV., CONSENT CALENDAR'::'.•~.`~;r~;>'~ ,~~y'„`,W;_;
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to 6e routine and non-controversial.
They will be acted on by the Commission at one time without discussion. If anyone has
concern over any item, it should be removed for discussion.
V. NEW BUSINESS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
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RANCHO MAY 28, 2008
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VI. DIRECTOR'S:REPORTS
A. PROPOSED DEMOLITION OF A STRUCTURE ASSOCIATED WITH
DRC2007-00436 - A proposed demolition of a house located at 12854
Foothill Boulevard within the Community Commercial district of the Foothill
Boulevard Districts Subarea 4 - APN: 0227-221-14, 26-27. The review is
in response to the unsafe condition of the structure.
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1, Lois J. Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was
posted on May 22, 2008, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code
Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga.
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Staff Report
DATE: May 28, 2008
TO: Chairman and Members of the Historic Preservation Commission
FROM: James R. Troyer, AICP, Planning Director
BY: Candyce Burnett, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: PROPOSED DEMOLITION OF A STRUCTURE ASSOCIATED WITH DRC2007-00436 - A
proposed demolition of a house located at 12854 Foothill Boulevard within the Community
Commercial district of the Foothill Boulevard Districts Subarea 4 - APN: 0227-221-14, 26-
27. The review is in response to the unsafe condition of the structure.
BACKGROUND
A. Abstract: On June 5, 2007 the applicant filed a Development Review application DRC2007-00436
for the property located on the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Etiwanda Avenue for a
proposed commercial development. The project was deemed incomplete and staff sent the
applicant an Incompleteness Comment letter on July 10, 2007. The house is listed as a "Survey
Undetermined Significance (SUS)" in the City of Rancho Cucamonga's "Designated & Potential
Historic Site List." Therefore staff required the applicant to submit a cultural resource study for the
structure and site.
The project site is designated Community Commercial within the Foothill Boulevard Districts
Subarea 4. Additionally, it is within the Activity Center Area identified at the intersection of
Foothill Boulevard and Etiwanda Avenue. The Development Code Section 17.32.080. D.
specifically states that Subarea 4 of the Foothill Boulevard Districts is the least urban of the four
subareas and "structures in the area do not currently have strong architectural style or thematic
sense." (see attached map). The only element that has been recognized as a unique historic
feature is the rock curbing along Etiwanda Avenue. The plan identified significant historic
structures along the Foothill Boulevard corridor mostly west of Archibald Avenue. In the Etiwanda
area no significant structures were identified.
B. The single family home has been deemed unsafe and was red tagged for demolition on
March 27, 2008. The matter was brought to the attention of Planning Department staff by Code
Enforcement who sent the applicant several letters regarding the current condition of the home and
its violation of basic Code requirements. Because the house is listed as "Survey Undetermined
Significance (SUS)" in the "Designated & Potential Historic Site List," staff researched the house to
determine its significance. The Historic Preservation Ordinance provides a provision that the
Building Official may issue the appropriate measures when necessary to correct the unsafe or
dangerous conditions of a site or building. This measure (demolition permit) may be authorized
prior to the Commission's review if necessary of any Landmarked property. This property is not a
Landmark and therefore would not require the Commission's review prior to demolition.
ITEM A
HISTORIC PRESERVATION STAFF REPORT
12854 Foothill Boulevard
May 28, 2008
Page 2
Additionally, staff presented an informational memo to the Historic Preservation Commission on •
May 14, 2008 regarding the structure being deemed unsafe because of structural stability.
C. Site Characteristics: The project site is three lots located on the northwest corner of Etiwanda
Avenue and Foothill Boulevard in the Community Commercial district of the Foothill Boulevard
Districts, Subarea 4. The site is surrounded by land zoned Community Commercial to the north,
west, east, and Regional Related Commercial to the south.
ANALYSIS
A. Architectural Description: The existing house on the subject site is asouth-facing, single-story
Bungalow style house with gabled roofing, wood frame and siding, in a L-shaped floor plan, and a
stone block foundation. According to the property profile, the house was constructed in
approximately 1918.
B. Historic Significance: Information and history regarding the structure is very limited. Staff
contacted both the Ontario City Library and the Etiwanda Historical Society for information on the
site. Staff received City Directories from 1914 to 1949 and determined that the Ingvaldsen family
owned the property from around the early 1900's to the late 1930's. The Ingvaldsen family is
identified as owning the T. Ingvaldsen and Son general merchandise store (built approximately
1914) on the corner of Foothill Boulevard and San Bernardino Avenue (later Etiwanda Avenue).
The Etiwanda Historical Society was able to provide staff with a contact name and phone number
of a family member of the Ingvaldsen. The contact provided photos of Thorvald and Catherine
Ingvaldsen, son Andrew Ingvaldsen and daughter Hanna Ingvaldsen Williams and pictures of their
store front. By 1934, Andrew was shown in the directory as owning the General Store with his wife
Anna M. In the 1945 directory a Jos and Marcella Teoddo (show later as Teodo) natives of Italy,
owned the dwelling unit until about 1960 and was identified as a vineyard worker. Mr. Teodo
(spelling of name in obituary from 1951) may have worked for the Italian Vineyard Company (per
the obituary) or possibly the DiCarlo Winery (per the directories):
Based upon a historical vignette found on a menu for the Regina Restaurant and an old aerial
photograph, it appears that there may have been two residential structures on this property; one
located to the rear of the store (assumed to be Ingvaldsen's main residence addressed off
Etiwanda Avenue) and this structure to the west of the store (12854 Foothill Boulevard). Between
the 1934 directory listing Andrew Ingvaldsen as owner and establishing the Regina Restaurant in
1938, a John Prato and his wife owned the store and dwelling unit to the rear. In 1938 the
Prevedello's purchased the general store and dwelling unit in the rear from John Prato and
converted the store into the Regina Restaurant. It is unclear as to who occupied the residence
west of the store prior to Mr. Teodo who purchased it in the early 1940's or whom the dwelling was
originally built for.
C. Historical Context: During the 1930's through the 1950's this area was inhabited by the
Campanella, Masi, DiCarlo, Barrile, Ellena, and Guidera families who grew grapes, built homes,
and went to church in the area. These families were associated with the Big Bear Winery
(Campanella), Guidera Winery, and DiCarlo Vineyard lands. In 1990, a proposal was submitted for
the Foothill Marketplace development (south side of Foothill Boulevard) and to determine the
historic significance of the 62 acre winery area. It was determined by staff and approved by the
Historic Preservation Commission, that the historic context of the sites had been significantly
altered or demolished and that a Point of Historic Interest desigriation was appropriate.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION STAFF REPORT
12854 Foothill Boulevard
May 28, 2008
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In 1995, the Etivisita Winery, just west of the subject site, was designated as a Point of Historic
Interest. Although this winery had been listed as a Potential Local Landmark, the Commission
determined that the site had lost its historical significance due to the condition of the site and its
lack of significance in the winery industry. The significance was identified as the winery's link to the
partnership with the other wineries and the Italian families who pioneered the vineyards of this
area.
CONCLUSION: Although it appears that there may be some significance regarding the dwelling unit (it is
of the age and maybe connected to someone of renowned importance) it is all that is remaining of the
original site and use. There is little or no information regarding the actual dwelling unit. The importance
of the site was associated with the small general store that the family ran until around the late 1930's, the
Regina Restaurant, and the dwelling unit to the rear of the site which are no longer present. With the
change in property owners and change in use from the 1900's and again in the 1930's the site has lost it
historical context and setting. Therefore it is more appropriate to designate the site as a Point of
Historical Interest. Additionally, in 1996, the Historic Preservation Commission approved the designation
of the T. Ingvaldsen and Sons Store as a Historic Point of Interest (Resolution 96-02).
No other information regarding the dwelling unit was available. Therefore, the historic significance of this
home is undetermined.
E_t_iwanda Historical Society Comments: Staff met with the Etiwanda Historical Society at their
May 13, 2008, board meeting to discuss this property. They were made aware of the recent activities
• and that the structure had been red tagged for structural stability. No major comments were received
from the Society Board Members.
Environmental Assessment: The Planning Department has determined that the project is categorically
exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA
Guidelines. The project qualifies as a Class 1 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section
15301(1) (1 &4) (Demolition and removal of individual small structures) because the house is defined as a
small structure and there is no substantial evidence that the project may have significant effect on the
environment.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission recognize the
building is not significant and recommend the following:
a. That the applicant apply for a Point of Historic Interest designating the entire property amending the
original designation of just the T. Ingvaldsen and Son store designation prior to or concurrent with
the project approval, or
b. That the Commission initiate the Point of Historic Interest designation
And condition the following:
The applicant for the development of the site shall require the placement of a plaque
commemorating the site per Resolution 96-02; and
• b. Prior to project approval for any new construction, the applicant shall provide a completed Cultural
Assessment and appropriate Department of Parks and Recreation forms DPR523 for the file as a
historic record and for the Point of Historic Interest designation; and
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION STAFF REPORT
12854 Foothill Boulevard
May 28, 2008
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c. During demolition of the structure, the property owner shall salvage features from the structure (i.e.
front door, redwood siding, etc.) and donate the objects to the Etiwanda Historical Society to be
used or incorporated into future projects. ,
Respectfully submitted,
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Jame R. Troyer, AICP
Planning Director
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Attachments: Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Exhibit C
Exhibit D
Exhibit E
Exhibit F
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Memo from May 14, 2008
Exhibit from the Foothill Boulevard Districts Subarea 4
Map of the Foothill Etiwanda Area
Resolution 96-02
Copy of text from Regina Restaurant menu
Photos of Ingvaldsen Family
References: Development Cade
1987 City Topographic Maps
Historic Preservation Commission.Ordinance
Assessors Information
Regina Restaurant Menu
Business, City, and Etiwanda Directories (1919-1920,
Big Bear Winery File 12601 Foothill Boulevard
Sacred Heart Church File 12722 Foothill Boulevard
Campanella, Guidera & DiCarlo File POI 91-01
Etivista Winery File POI 95-01
Ontario Library
Etiwanda Historical Society
Emmy Lou Barryman (Family member of Ingvaldsen)
1931, 1940, 1945-46, 1948-49)
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Memorandum
DATE: May 14, 2008
TO: Chairman and members of the Historic Preservation Commission
FROM: James R. Troyer, AICP, Planning Directo~
BY: Mayuko Nakajima, Assistant Planner
SUBJECT: STRUCTURE LOCATED ON 12854 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD
On June 5, 2007, the applicant filed a Development Review application for the property located
on the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Etiwanda Avenue. This project was deemed
incomplete and staff sent the applicant an Incompleteness Comment letter on July 10, 2007.
Because the property is listed as an SUS (Survey Undetermined Significance) in the City's
• historic site list, staff required the applicant to submit a cultural resource study for the structure
located at 12854 Foothill Boulevard.
Because of recent activities on the project site (vandalism and damage of the property by
vagrants), the Building Official has deemed the structure unsafe because of structural stability.
Staff is currently in the process of working with the developer, property owner, and Building
Inspectors to access the interior of the structure for documentation purposes.
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• RESOLUTION NO. 96-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF HISTORIC POINT OF INTEREST TO DESIGNATE THE
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH AND T. INGVALDSEN AND SONS
STORE/REGINA RESTAURANT SITES LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE
OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, EAST OF INTERSTATE 15, AS A POINTS OF
HISTORIC INTEREST- APN: 227-211-24 AND 25 AND 227-221-01, 02, AND
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A. Recitals.
1. E.F. Moore & Associates has filed an application for a Historic Landmark or Point of
Historic Interest designation as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution,
the subject Point of Historic Interest is referred to as "the application."
2. On January 10, 1996, the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application.
All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Historic
Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
• 1. This Commission 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 56.8 acres of land generally located ndrth of
Foothill Boulevard, west of Etiwanda Avenue, and southeast of Interstate 15.
3. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing on January 10, 1996, including 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:
A. Historical and Cultural Significance:
Findino 1: The proposed sites were connected with someone
renowned or important or a local personality.
FacUs: The Scared Heart Catholic Church provided a gathering
location for many of the prominent residents of the
Etiwanda area. Of particular note are the Italian wine-
making families of the Foothill Boulevard/Etiwanda
Avenue area including, but not limited to, the Guiders,
DiCarlo, Schiro, and Masi families who were involved in
the Church at some point.
The T. Ingvaldsen and Sons Store was owned and
operated by Thorwald Ingvaldsen from 1914 to 1941,
• supplying various construction supplies and general
merchandise to the Etiwanda area. In 1941, the store
EX H I B IT D was converted to a restaurant by the John Prevedello
family. Don Casaletti and Don Columbero took over the
operation of the restaurant in 1945
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POI 96-01 - MOORE
January 10, 1996
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Findino 2: The proposed sites are connected with a business or use •
which was once common but is now rare.
FacUs: The Sacred Heart Catholic Church provided a major focus
for the Etiwanda community with its location on Foothill
Boulevard. While the Church plans to relocate to another
part of Etiwanda, the location on Foothill Boulevard will be
lost.
The T. Ingvaldsen and Sons Store provided construction
supplies and general merchandise for the Etiwanda
residents. The general store was one of three general
stores in the Etiwanda area in the early 1900s and the
only one located on Foothill Boulevard.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Negative Declaration,
together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the
application, the Historic Preservation Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the
project will have a significant effect upon the environment and recommends adoption of a Negative
Declaration based upon the findings as follows:
a. That the Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the Califomia
Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the State CEQA guidelines promulgated
thereunder, that said Negative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared therefore reflect the
independent judgment of the Historic Preservation Commission; and, further, this Commission has
reviewed and considered the information contained in said Negative Declaration with regard to the •
application.
b. That, based upon the changes and alterations which have been incorporated into
the proposed project, no significant adverse environmental effects will occur.
c. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 753.5(c) of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations, the Historic Preservation Commission finds as follows: In considering the record as
a whole, the Initial Study and Negative Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that the
proposed project will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources or the habitat upon
which wildlife depends. Further, based upon substantial evidence contained in the Negative
Declaration, the staff reports and exhibits, and the information provided to the Historic Preservation
Commission during the public hearing, the Historic Preservation Commission hereby rebuts the
presumption of adverse effect as set forth in Section 753.5(c-1-d) of Title 14 of the Califomia Code
of Regulations.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby recommends approval of Point of Historic Interest 96-01 including the
following conditions:
1) With demolition of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, any new
development shall be required to install a plaque commemorating the
social contributions made by the church in the Etiwanda area. The final
location, design, and wording of the plaque shalt be reviewed and
approved by the City Planner prior to building permit issuance. The
plaque installation shall be completed prior to occupancy of any
structures on the site.
2) Development of the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and •
Etiwanda Avenue shall require the placement of a plaque
commemorating the site of the T. Ingvaldsen and Sons Store
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• established in 1914 and, later, its conversion to the Regina Restaurant.
The final location, design, and wording of the plaque shall be reviewed
and approved by the City Planner prior to building permit issuance. The
plaque installation shall be completed prior to occupancy of any
structures on the site.
6. The Chairman of this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF JANUARY 1996.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMIy~SION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
ATTEST:
I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
• do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and
adopted by the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular
meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission held on the 10th day of January 1996, by the
following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: BARKER, LUMPP, MCNIEL, TOLSTOY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: PIELCHER
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A family tradition continues ... .
The Prevedello family has come
home to their "Regina," bringing with
them a family tradition of homestyle
Italian cooking, warm hospitality and
good cheer.
Their restaurant was first estab-
lished here nearly 50 years ago by
John and Louisa Prevedello, and is
being operated today by their son,
Andy.
The late John Prevedello came
to the United States from Italy in
1924. He and Louisa were married in
1927, and had two sons, Joe and
Andy.
After owning and operating gro-
cery stores at Turner Avenue and
24th Street in North Cucamonga and
at Archibald and Foothill Boulevard,
they purchased a ranch at Slover and
Sierra Avenues in Fontana.
In 1938, John and Louisa ac•
quired this building -which was a
small grocery store then -from John
Prato and his wife. John and Louisa
soon converted it into their family
restaurant.
"The Regina was home to all the
Etiwanda people after the ball games
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A family tradition continues ... .
(Continued from Front Cover)
when they would come back to eat and drink and
have fun," Louisa recalls.
"Also, the men who worked picking grapes
on the nearby George Johnson Ranch would
come by at 5:00 a. m. each day to drink coffee.
We lived in the house in the back here then, and
the men would come by and get the key. They
would open the cafe, make their own coffee and
then write their names on the cash register and
how much they drank. On their way home they
would stop in and pay us."
"Etiwanda was a very nice place to live, and
we were all good friends -like one big family,"
Louisa says_ "Many times we would all go up to
Mama Casaletti s on Highland and the women
would dance while the men played bocci ball."
After operating the restaurant for several
years and then leasing the property to other
families, it was sold to the Casaletti and Colombero
families following the death of John Prevedello.
But Louisa never stopped cooking, either in
other restaurants she owned or volunteering her
talents for community projects and to local clubs
and civic organizations, such as the Sons of
Columbus and American Legion Post 112 in
Ontario.
Meanwhile, her son Andy, after playing on
some of the first Little League and Pony League
baseball teams organized in Ontario in the early
1950's, was making a name for himself in the
local sports pages.
At Chaffey High School, Andy was acenter-
fielder onthe Tigers' CIF championship baseball
teams in 1956 and 1957. Along with teammates
like Hal Reniff, Larry Maxie, Randy Gold, Chuck
Giordano and Jerry Snider, Andy went on to
sign a professional baseball contract. He played
four years in the Los Angeles Dodgers and
Pittsburgh Pirates farm systems.
After growing up in his family's restaurants
and around [he kitchen stove, Andy furthered
his career in the restaurant industry with Sambo's.
He then worked as food and beverage director
for Reno, Nevada, casinos before returning to
his home here with his wife, Sheri, and his three
children -John, Christine and Stephanie.
After passing through several other hands,
the Regina is now back ~in the hands of its
creators -the Prevedellos -and the tradition of
good food, good wine and good times with good
friends has returned.
It's our family's pleasure to serve you,
Tuesday -Friday: Lunch 11 a. m. _ 3 p.m. Dinner 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday: 4 p.m. - 10 p. m.
Sunday: "Family Day" Noon - 8 p.m. -
Monday: Closed
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12982 Foothill Boulevard at the corner of Etiwanda Avenue in Rancho Cucamonga
Telephc~r14 (714) 899-2077
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