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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005/09/28 - Agenda Packet THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA. jZnxcHo cucn;vtorrcn SEPTEMBER 28, 2005 - 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Council Chambers 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California r., . ,d G,: I CALL T;O ORDER`` ~`' ;.;' ~ A ~, ~ ~:' ~:,; '~° , ,: ... . , .. Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Chairman Stewart _ Vice Chairman Macias Fletcher _ McPhail _ McNiel ';•.. II. :ANNOUNCEMENTS ~ ; ; k "'- ;, . , . TES~w~r`E~ APPR'OVAL~OFiMI1VU ~ "~ ~ „' ~ ~ III` ~#r< xs ~x : , ~ ~,, ~ ,,~ „ ~, , ; , April 13, 2005 UBLIC~~HE:ARINGSe;r ? c~' . IVc =, ~_~ ~ ~~?~ ~_~~ rP N ` .~~ ~~ _ ~, << , , _ , , w The following items are public hearings in which concerned individuals may voice their opinion of the related project. Please wait to be recognized. by the Chairman and address the Commission by stating your name and address. All such opinions shall be limited to 5 minutes per individual for each project. Please sign in after speaking. A. HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION DRC2005-00377 -RICHARD AND SHARON LEA - A request for Historic Landmark Designation at an existing residence in the Medium (M) Residential District, located at 8308 Baker Avenue -APN: 0207-583-19 B. MILLS ACT AGREEMENT DRC2005-00376 -RICHARD AND SHARON LEA - A request for Mills Act Agreement at an existing residence in the Medium (M) Residential District, located at 8308 Baker Avenue -APN: 0207-583-19. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION - AGENDA jln"ceo September 28, 2005 Gvc,~o"cn Page 2 C. HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION DRC2005-00600 -JANETTE HUCKINS - A request to designate a house as a Designated Local Landmark, located at 6862 Etiwanda Avenue -APN: 1089-511-07. Related file: Mills Act Agreement DRC2005-00601. D. MILLS ACT AGREEMENT DRC2005-00601 -JANETTE HUCKINS - A request to implement the use of the Mills Act to reduce property tax for a house, with a current appllication for Historic Landmark Status, located at 6862 Etiwanda Avenue -APN: 1089-511-07. Related file: Landmark Designation DRC2005-00600. ; '~ a~ ~~ ' V COMIVIENTS,.; :~'P UBLIC ~i;~~: ' ~ ~3~ = : :: == , . - , . ~ .: This is the time and place for the general public to address the commission. Items to be discussed here are those that do not already appear on this agenda. %~~ ` ' ~;,' °`.~VI: 'COIVIIVIISSIQN;BUSINES5 *~ ~?~ T r~~. t ,*; a s - t , I-,; y s~ ~u -~~: .. - ,. ~. '+. t ~. 7 1, -{ c~ z +`~ `~'' ~,µj+~r r, ''VII ti~ .ADJOURNMENT~"wE, ~ ,r~_ ,~ .sue ~"~ ~ ~,~~ 1, Lois J. Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary of the City o(Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on September 22, 2005, at least 72 hours prior fo the meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. v /V~ If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the Planning Division at (909) 477-2750. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Listening devices are available for the hearing impaired. • r 1 LJ '` Vicinity Map ~-listoric Preservation Commission September 28, 2005 ~~~`~ ~~ ~,E • *' Meeting Location: Rancho Cucamonga City Hall 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 N City of Rancho Cucamonga s~rz~~r .DATE: September 28,.2005 TO: Chairman.and Members of the Historic Preservation Commission FROM: Dan Coleman, Acting City Planner BY: Cathy Morris, Plarining Specialist SUBJECT: HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION DRC2005-00377 -RICHARD AND SHARON LEA - A request for Historic Landmark Designation at an existing residence in the Medium (M} Residential District, located at-8308 Baker Avenue - APN: 0207-583-19. MILLS ACT AGREEMENT DRC2005-00376 -RICHARD AND SHARON LEA - A request for Mills Act Agreement at an existing residence in the. Medium (M) Residential District, located at 8308 Baker Avenue - APN: 0207-583-19. BACKGROUND: The records indicate that the original structure was built by A. J. Becker, a peach rancher, in 1911. The original structure was described as a Bungalow Style home. Sometime between 1911 and 1921, Hiram R. Alderfer took possession of .the house. Mr. Alderfer was born approximately 1888 in Souderton, Pennsylvania, and was described as a citrus rancher and dairyman. Hiram Alderfer. was married to Mary R. Alderfer until his death in October 1969. Mary and Hiram had six children, two sons and four daughters. Hiram Alderfer was an active member of his church, Upland Brethren in Christ Church, serving as a deacon, church treasurer, and as a member of the Board of Trustees. He was also on the Upland College School Board for 15 years. Both of their sons, A. James Alderfer and Owen H. Alderfer became physicians. A. James Alderfer was a prominent local physician until his death in October 2000. Dr. A. James Alderfer served with the 216th Armored Medical Battalion, 16th Armored Division, part of General George Patton's 3rd Army in its drive through Germany and Czechoslovakia in the winter and. spring of 1945. Dr. Alderfer served as Chief of Staff at San Antonio Community Hospital in Upland, and served on many boards and foundations. He was also a lifelong member of the Brethren of Christ Church, first in Upland, then in Alta Loma. I TEMS A & B PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT ' DRC2005-00377 AND DRC2005-00376 -RICHARD AND SHARON LEA September 28, 2005 . Page 2 ANALYSIS: A. General: The Alderfer House is a two-story, irregularly shaped structure of wood and stone construction. The roof is a high cross gable with composition shingles. The eaves are enclosed and the rafters are exposed. A dormer extends out from the second story; with a sundeck on the south side. The upper story wall material is stucco and the lower story wall is river rock. The.windows are double hung with wood trim. The windows located on the first floor are recessed into the walls with a wide concrete. The large picture windows, with narrow double hung windows on either side, are located on each side of the front door. The front door is wood and glass with narrow panels of glass surrounding a large rectangular glass panel. A porch in a front gable extension is of rock construction with arches of stone. The front steps are side approach and are of concrete. The foundation is river rock. The landscaping includes large trees and mature hedges along the sidewalk. This structure is unique because of the combination of surface materials used in the building. The lower. portion of the structure is constructed entirely of river rock, as is the front porch. The second story is constructed of wood and stucco. The assessor's records indicated that there was a building on this particular site prior to 1928. Given the type of construction, it appears that this was originally asingle-story structure of • stone construction. Hiram A. Alderfer possibly added a second story onto the structure in 1928, since the valuation changed from $400 to $1,600 for improvements. It is unknown what the circumstances were leading to this. It may be possible that the structure was involved in a fire, and then rebuilt using the existing stone walls. The Alderfer's owned the property from 1921 until 1944, selling it to N. Musser in 1944. B. Landmark Designation: The subject site and structure certainly qualify for a landmark designation based upon much of the criteria from -the City's Historic Preservation. Ordinance including: historical, cultural, architectural, and neighborhood and geographic settings: Details concerning these areas of significance are contained in the Facts for Findings section. The requested designation area indludes the subject lot and residence. C. Mills Act Agreement: In accordance with the City policy, the owner has requested a Mills Act Agreement. The Agreement Schedule List of Improvements has been drafted and reviewed and is attached for reference (Exhibit C). The concept of the Mills Act is to provide an incentive for the property owner to protect and preserve the property by retaining its characteristics of historical significance. Through the reduction of property taxes, the property owner is encouraged to reinvest .the money saved from the reduced property tax and use it on improvements to the property. The properties that enter into the agreement are to be inspected by the City staff on an annual basis to determine whether notable progress has been made ih rehabilitating the property. The exact amounts of annual property tax savings to the owner are dependent upon the County Assessor's property valuation that is based on income .potential and the capitalization rate at the time of assessment. The current property tax is $2,199.83 per year and the estimated property tax with an approved Mills Act contract will be approximately $1,235.00, a reduction of $964.83. A ~~a PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DRC2005-00377 AND DRC2005-00376 -RICHARD AND SHARON LEA ` September 28, 2005 Page 3 D. Environmental Assessment: The project is categorically exempt under Class 3.e of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act. FACTS FOR FINDINGS: A: Historical and Cultural Significance: 1. Findin The proposed landmark is particularly representative of an historic period, type, style, region, or way of life. FacUs: The property identifies a historic period of the early 1900's when grove, vineyard production and rariching was at its prime in the community and the region. The residence is an example of a house, which was common at the turn of the century. 2. Findin The proposed landmark is a greater age than most of its kind. FacUs: The landmark-eligible property is 77 years old arid ari example of wood and stone construction. 3. Findin The proposed landmark was connected with someone renowned or important or a local personality. FacUs: The house was originally. built by A.J. Becker ih 1911 and rebuilt as it is today by Hiram Alderfer in 1928. 4. Findin The proposed landmark is connected with a business or use, which was once common but is now rare. FacUs: The residence is indicative of the style and design used by the once prevalent, but now rare, rural grove, ranch, and farm houses. B. Historic Architectural and Engineering Significance: 1. Findin The overall effect of the design of the proposed landmark is beautiful or its details and materials are beautiful or unusual. FacUs: The wood and stone is preserved and artfully incorporated into the residence. The roof is a high cross gable with wood shingles. The eaves are enclosed and the rafters are exposed. C. Neiohborhood and Geograohic Seffina: 1. Findin The proposed landmark materially benefits the historic character of the neighborhood. Facts: The proposed landmark contributes to the variety and historical continuity of the neighborhood. £P3 I PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DRC2005-00377 AND DRC2005-00376 -RICHARD AND.SHARON LEA September 28; 2005 Page 4 2. Findin The proposed landmark, in its location, represents an established and familiar visual feature of the neighborhood, community, or city. Facts: The residence and its mature landscaping represent a significant identifiable feature and thereby contributes to the entire neighborhood. CORRESPONDENCE: The Historic Landmark designation was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were sent to all property owners within 300 feet of the project site. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission approve the attached Resolution for Historic Landmark Designation DRC2005-00377 and recommend approval, by minute action, to the City Council for the Mills Act Agreement. DC:CM/ge Attachments: Exhibit A -Site Location Map Exhibit B -Photograph Exhibit C -Agreement Schedule List of Improvements Resolution Recommending Approval for Historic Landmark Designation DRC2005-00377 ' ~ ~ b `~ Acting City Planner 300 0 300 .600 Feet DRC2005-00377 (Landmark Designation) DRC2005-00376 (Mills Act Contract) '~ Subject Property 300 FT Notlficatlon Map EXHIBIT A ~ £ 8 5 EXHIBIT B , ~~g6 City of Rancho Cucamonga .Historic Preservation Commission MILLS ACT AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENTAL: (To be completed by the Applicant) Please list the improvements which are intended to take place over the next 10 years: List them in order of owner's priority. YEAR IMPROVEMENT 0 O certify that I am presently the legal owner of the subject property. Further,' I acknowledge the supplemental information on this form will be used as an exhi it attached to the Milis Act Agreement. Date: _, ~ao1 ~~C Signature: EXHIBIT C , fl£~~ RESOLUTION NO. 05-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION DRC2005-00377, DESIGNATING THE ALDERFER HOUSE A HISTORIC LANDMARK, LOCATED AT 8308 BAKER STREET; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 0207-583-19. A. Recitals. 1. Richard and Sharon Lea 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 September 28, 2005, the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application. 3. 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 1/2 acre, basically a square configuration, located at 8308 Baker Street. 3. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced public hearing on September 28, 2005, 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: Historical and Cultural Significance: Finding: The proposed landmark is particularly representative of a historical period, type, style, region, or, way of life. Facts: The property is an excellent example of the agricultural period of the Cucamonga area, also exemplifying the. livelihood of many settlers in this region. 2. Finding: The proposed landmark is of greater age than most of its kind. Facts: The original Bungalow was built in 1911, with a subsequent addition in 1928. ~~g$ HISTORIC PRESERVATION RESOLUTION NO. 05-03 DRC2005-00377 -RICHARD AND SHARON LEA September 28, 2005 Page 2 Finding: The proposed landmark was connected with someone renowned or important or a local personality. Facts: A. J. Becker, a peach rancher, built the original structure in 1911. The subsequent structure to be land marked was built by Hiram Aderfer in 1928, who was a citrus rancher and dairyman. Hiram Alderfer was an active member of the community and his church. 4. Findin The proposed landmark is connected with a business or use, which was once common but is now rare. Facts: Citrus ranching represents one of the most popular agricultural livelihoods in the area. Citrus groves were once seen throughout the region, but a[e.now a rare sight. b. Historic Architectural and Engineering Significance: Findin The overall effect of the design of the proposed landmark is beautiful or its details and materials are beautiful or unusual. Facts: The wood and stone is preserved and artfully incorporated into the residence. The roof is a high cross gable with wood shingles. The eaves are enclosed and the rafters are exposed. c. Neighborhood and Geographic Setting: Finding: The proposed landmark materially benefits the historic character of the neighborhood. FacUs: The proposed landmark is the location of one of the early citrus groves and is reminiscent of the agricultural days. 4. This Commission 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 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, the Commission hereby resolves that pursuant to Chapter 2.24 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code, that the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga hereby recommends approval on the 28th day of September 2005, of Landmark Designation DRC2005-00377. • ~£ 8 l HISTORIC PRESERVATION RESOLUTION NO. 05-03. DRC2005-00377 -RICHARD AND SHARON LEA September 28, 2005 Page 3 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 28TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2005. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Pam Stewart, Chairman ATTEST: Dan Coleman, Acting Secretary I, Dan Coleman, Acting Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 28th day of September 2005, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: ~}£ BIo f f^ ~s ~. ~N` • ~~~ T H E C I T V O F- RnNCno Cucnhovcn. Staff Report DATE: September 28, 2005 TO: Chairman and Members of the Historic Preservation Commission FROM: Dan Coleman, Acting City Planner BY: Kristin Wnek, Planning Aide SUBJECT: HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION DRC2005-00600 - JANETTE L. HUCKINS - A request to designate a house as a Designated Local Landmark, located at 6862 Etiwanda Avenue -APN: 1089-511-07. Related filer Mills Act Agreement DRC 2005-00601. MILLS ACT'AGREEMENT DRC2005-00601 - JANETTE L. HUCKINS - A request to implement the use of the Mills Act to reduce property tax for a house, with a current application for Historic Landmark Status, located at 6862 Etiwanda Avenue - APN: 1089-511-07. Related file: Landmark Designation DRC2005-00600. BACKGROUND A. Historical Significance: An unknown architect and builder constructed the dwelling at 6862 Etiwanda Avenue around 1930 on Lot 16 of the Etiwanda Colony Lands. The dwelling is an example of the residences that were built on smaller City lots located along the main City thoroughfare of Etiwanda Avenue. The location of these homes are important to the growth of the Etiwanda community as the merchants needed to locate themselves closer to their businesses. Around 1930, Neil D. Hickcox purchased the home and lived there with his wife Emma and their children. B. Site Characteristics: The house sits on a 15,000 square foot parcel (.34 acre) on Etiwanda Avenue as an example of the early to mid-twentieth century residences built ih the community. The land use zoning of the site and the surrounding area is designated Low Residential (2-4 dwellings per acre). ANALYSIS A. General: The house was first surveyed in 2005 (Exhibit C). The house is a single-story stucco building with awood-shingle roof in the Colonial Revival style. It is rectangular in shape with a projecting gable at one end and double hung windows. A carriage house sits at the rear of the property and is similar in appearance to the main structure. With the ITEMS C & D HISTORIC PRESERVATION STAFF REPORT DRC2005-00600-JANETTE L. HUCKINS September 28, 2005 Page 2 exception of some recent painting and the addition of window shutters, the home retains . its original construction and appearance. B. Landmark Desionation: The subject site qualifies for landmark designation based upon much of the criteria from the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance, including such significant areas as historical, cultural, neighborhood, and geographic setting. Details concerning these areas of significance are contained in the Facts for Findings section. The requested designation is for the structure that is greater than 50 years in age. The purpose of the designation is to preserve, protect, enhance, and perpetuate a significant feature that contributes to the cultural and aesthetic benefit of Rancho Cucamonga. C. Mills Act Agreement: In accordance with City policy, the owner has requested a Mills Act Agreement.' The Agreement Schedule List of Improvements has been drafted and reviewed and is attached for reference (Exhibit D). The concept of the Mills Act program is to provide an incentive for the property owner to protect and preserve the property by retaining its characteristics of historical significance. This intent is encouraged through the reduction of property taxes, thus enabling the property owner to reinvest the money saved from the reduced property tax on the improvements. The properties that enter into the agreement are to be inspected by City staff on an annual basis to determine whether notable progress has been made in rehabilitating the property. Staff estimates the property tax savings to the owner could be as much as $2,087 per year. The exact amounts are dependent upon the County Assessor's property valuation, which is based on income potential and capitalization rate at the time of the assessment. D. Environmental Assessment: The project is categorically exempt under Section 15331 as a Class 31 exemption of the guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act. FACTS FOR FINDING: A. Historical and Cultural Significance: Finding: The proposed landmark is particularly representative of a historical period, type, style, region, or way of life. FacUs: The property is an excellent example of life in early Cucamonga, as the residents needed to locate themselves towards the Cucamonga town center to be closer to their businesses. FacUs: The dwelling is representative of the typical style of suburban dwellings in Post WWI America. It employs the Colonial Revival style, which was heavily used during the building boom of the 1920s and 1930s. 2. ,Finding: The proposed landmark was connected with someone renowned or important or a local personality. FacUs: Neil Hickcox built and occupied the dwelling from 1931 onward and was the son of one of Cucamonga's early residents. His father was Zanjero for C ~- Da HISTORIC PRESERVATION STAFF REPORT DRC2005-00600 - JANETTE L. HUCKINS September 28, 2005 Page 3 the Etiwanda Water Company arid he himself was involved in the grape and citrus industries. B. Neighborhood and Geographic Setting: Findin The proposed landmark materially benefits the historic character of the neighborhood. FacUs: The proposed landmark contributes to the character of the historic neighborhood as an early twentieth century home and represents the evolution of small City lot development frdm large agricultural lots in early Cucamonga. 2. Findin The proposed landmark in its location represents an established and familiar visual feature of the neighborhood, community, or the City. FacUs: The proposed Landmark is an example of the historic dwellings built for suburban family use in the early twentieth century, which were located close to the original Cucamonga town center. CORRESPONDENCE: The Historic Landmark designation was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were sent to all property owners within 300 feet of the project site. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission recommend approval of Landmark Designation DRC2005-00600 and Mills Act Agreement DRC2005-00601 to be forwarded to the City Council for final action. DC:KW\ge Attachments: Exhibit A - Location Map Exhibit B - Photographs of 6862 Etiwanda Avenue Exhibit C - Historic Resources Inventory (Completed 2005 by Property Owrier) Exhibit D - Mills Act Agreement Schedule of Improvements Draft Resolution of Approval for Historic Landmark Designation DRC2005-00600 C~- ~ 3 Acting City Planner YOUR REFERENCE: 2271. EXHIBIT "A" ORDER !dc... 4291913-40 PORTION OF LOT 16, IN BLOCK "I", ETIWANDA COLONY LANDS, IN THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 2 OF MAPS, PAGE 24, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT, 245 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THEREOF; THE SAID POINT BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF A PARCEL OF LAND CONVEYED TO NEIL D. HICKCOX AND WIFE, BY DEED RECORDED FEBRUARY 19, 1931, IN BOOK 696, PAGE 249, OFFICIAL RECORDS; THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID HICKCOX LAND, 150 FEET; THENCE NOR'' H PARALLEL WITH THE EASE LINE OF SAID LOT, 100 FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID HICKCOX LAND, 150 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT, 100 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. C°~ ~ Page 3 rat M~v t ~ 8 -arwow----e.... ..--wiwr~-,• --- - ~ t o .... a X Es 8 a e o I iioS. ¢°~`_~ ©± _ ~® w V C O J ~ _ a. r C o a v VNc w a~: N 3 E W E 8F S M •~ \O W~' 2 ~_ S e ~~ EXHIBIT A id sdhrue M ~ b moEa Ye-1~806AWbUE C~-D~ V __ 6862 Etiwanda A 2005-02631 0 • 5/25/2005 • 1 EXHIBIT t3 C~- D to 5 .~- - ..~r,-.. Cd- ~`~ •s _._ .12:3.1 P!J .-.~; • 6862 Etiwanda Ave FlDiT2005-02631 O 5/25/2005 3 /l~ ~~ 6862 Etiwanda A~e 2005-02631 ® ~ . 5/25/2005 s C~I-~IU 6862 Etiwanda Ave P1GfT2005-02631 5/25/2005 C ~- p l 1 6862 Etiwanda AJ~e 2005-02631 5/25/2005 State of California -The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION HISTORIC RESOURCES INVENTORY IDENTIFICATION AND LOCATION 1. Historic Name: ~ \~ ~q ~.0 ~01~~ C.~i v~dS ~ I ~ ~~' 2. Common or current Name: 3. Number&Street: ~o$~Da~ ~'~111-~^aY~ ~UC . City: (?t` Vic' µtY: Zip: q 1'13 County (3-Letter Designator): 4. Quad map No: S`i3 Z A: B: C: D: 5. Parcel No: I Oa9 -511-.01-Other. Lot- 1(0 0000 DESCRIPTION S 3NsF+ ~ IS~F+ PL.k 6. Property Category: If District, number of Documented Resources: 7: Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the property, including condition, boundaries, surroundings, and (if appropriate) azchitectrual style: .~IrOr-c?C ~-1,0~ ~ i'R~~'S ~ l~Q, ~'~.~ ~ ~ °..~C~G~CI'1 8. Alterations & Date: 9. Related Features on Property: 10. -Planning Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga 11: Owner 8c Address 12. Type. of Ownership; 13. Present Use: 14. Zoning: EX H I B IT C 15. Threats: C~D-a 17. Architect: Builder: 1 S. Historic Attributes (With number from List): SIGNIFICANCE AND EVALUATION 19. Context for Evaluation: Theme: Area: Period: Property Type'. 20. Breifly discuss the property's importance within the context. Use historical .and azchitectural analysis as appropriate. Compare with similaz properties. Sources: 22. Applicable National Register Criteria: 23. Other recognition: State Landmark Number: 24. Evaluator. Year of Evaluation: 25. Survey Type: (C=Comprehensive, P=Project Related, S=Single property) 26. Survey Name: 27. Year Form Prepared: By (Name): Organization: Address: City, State, Zip. Phone: () - . Sketch map. Show location and boundaries of I property in relation to neazby streets, railways, natural landmazks, etc. Name each feature. C~ ~ ~ ~J City of Rancho Cucamonga Historic Preservation Commission ~1L~S ACT A RE MENT TPP MENT T.• (To be completed by the Applicant), Potential Structure /Property Improvement Time -Line Please list the improvements which are intended to take place over the next ] 0 years. List them in order of owner's priority. O $ U-C 0o t Zoo Y' ~ a q, O~ Zo a 3 C' I certify that I am presently the legal owner of the subject property. Further, I acknowledge the supplemental information on this form will be used as an exhibit attached to the Mills Act Agreement. Date: 1-~ -US Signature: ,txY ~C~, ••~-' C~ ~1`~ RESOLUTION NO.05-04 • A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL . OF HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION DRC2005-00600, DESIGNATING 6862 ETIWANDA AVENUE AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK, LOCATED AT 6862 ETIWANDA AVENUE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 1089-511-07. A. Recitals. 1. Janette. L. Huckins filed an application for a Landmark Designation as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Landmark is referred to as °the application.° 2. On September 28, 2005, 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. 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 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 .34 acre of land, basically a.rectangular configuration, located at 6862 Etiwanda Avenue. 3. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced public hearing on September 28, 2005, 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 Sionificance: Finding: The proposed Landmark is particularly representative of a historic period, type, style, region, or way of life. FacUs: The property is an excellent example of life in early Cucamonga, as the residents needed to locate themselves towards the Cucamonga town center to be closer to their businesses. Facts/s: .The dwelling is representative, of the typical style of suburban dwellings in Post W W I America. It employs the Colonial Revival style, which was heavily used during the building boom of the 1920s and 1930s. 2. Findin The proposed Landmark was connected with someone renowned or important or a local personality. . FacUs: Neil Hickcox built and occupied the dwelling from 1931 onward and was the son of one of Cucamonga's early residents. His father was a Zanjero for the Etiwanda Water Company, and was involved in the grape and citrus industries. C~- D i5 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.OS-04 DRC2005-00600-JANETTE L. HUCKINS September 28, 2005 Page 2 B. Neighborhood and Geographic Setting: 1. Finding: The proposed landmark materially benefits the historic character of the neighborhood. FacUs: The proposed landmark contributes to the character of the historic neighborhood:as an early twentieth century home and represents the evolution of small City lot development from large agricultural lots in early Cucamonga. 2. Finding: The proposed Landmark in its location represents an established and familiar visual feature of the neighborhood, community; and/orthe City. FacUs: The proposed Landmark is an example of the historic dwellings built for suburban family use in the early twentieth century, which were located close to the original Cucamonga town center. 4. This Commission hereby finds that the project has been reviewed and considered in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act 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 Commission hereby resolves that pursuant to Chapter 2.24 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code, that the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga hereby recommends approval on the 28th day of September, 2005, of the Landmark Designation. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 28TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2005. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Pam Stewart, Chairman ATTEST: Dan Coleman, Acting Secretary I, Dan Coleman, Acting 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 28th day of September2005, bythe following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: C + D l lp