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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-039 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 11-039 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION DRC2011-00040,DESIGNATING THE PEARSON HOUSE A HISTORIC LANDMARK, LOCATED AT 6956 ETIWANDA AVENUE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -APN: 1089-081-18. A. Recitals. 1. Rosie Sosa 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 February 23, 2011, 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 March 2, 2011, the City Council held their meeting and approved Landmark Designation DRC2011-00040. 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"A," of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. The application applies to approximately 0.38 acre of land, basically a rectangular configuration, located at 6956 Etiwanda Avenue. 3. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Council, including minutes of the public hearing by the Historic Preservation Commission on February 23, 2011,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. Factts: The property is an example of early life in Etiwanda. Most residents here were associated with growing citrus and/or vineyards and lived nearby their work. There are vineyard plantings that surround the home. The property, being nearby to the Pacific Electric Trail, 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: Craftsman-style homes were common throughout 1905 to 1930, but are now rare, especially ones that retain most of its original material. Many homes significant to Etiwanda possess earlier styles, which makes this Craftsman unique to the specific area. Finding 3: The proposed landmark is of greater age than most of its kind. Facts: The dwelling was built in approximately 1920, which makes it 91 years old. Although it is not as old as the other landmarked structures in the nearby area, it is a good example of 1920 housing in Etiwanda. Finding 4: The proposed landmark was connected with someone renowned or important or a local personality. Fact/s: The Johnston-Pearson family is deeply associated with the cultural fabric of the Etiwanda history. George Johnston first came to settle in the Etiwanda area in 1888. B. Neighborhood and Geographic Setting: Finding 1: The proposed landmark materially benefits the historic character of the neighborhood. Fact/s: The proposed landmark contributes to the character of the historic Etiwanda neighborhood with its frontage facing along Etiwanda Avenue. This structure is a contributor to the Etiwanda Neighborhood Character Area as identified in the General Plan. Finding 2: The proposed landmark in its location represents an established and familiar visual feature of the neighborhood, community, or City. Fact/s: This home has been a familiar visual feature in the Etiwanda neighborhood since 1920. It retains a high level of integrity regarding setting, location, materials, workmanship and design. 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 2nd day of March 2011. 6. The Mayor shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. Please see the following page for formal edopdon,celcation and signatures Resolution No. 11-039 - Page 2 of 3 PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of March 2011. AYES: Alexander, Buquet, Michael, Spagnolo, Williams NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None L. Dennis Michael, Mayor ATTEST: ice C. Reynolds, City 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 7_"d day of March 2011. Executed this 3`d day of March 2011, at Rancho Cucamonga, California. 0(n�. nice C. Reynolds, Cit Clerk Resolution No. 11-039 - Page 3 of 3