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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009/09/09 - Agenda Packet • eke THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA h HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION �y'r' AGENDA RANCHO CUCAMONGA SEPTEMBER 9, 2009 - 7:00 PM a i Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Council Chambers 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL To ORDER Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Chairman Fletcher Vice Chairman Munoz • Stewart_ Howdyshell _ Wimberly II. ANNOUNCEMENTS III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES August 12, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes IV. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES FOR THE EMERY HOUSE BARN - RALPH AND MAXINE STRANE - An opportunity for the Historic Preservation Commission to consider alternatives for the barn located behind the Historic Emery House in the Neighborhood Commercial District, located at 7403 Archibald Avenue - APN: 1077-011-43. V. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS B. UPDATE ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING THE PAST 3 YEARS • HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION • AGENDA LR'HO SEPTEMBER 9, 2009 CUCAMONGA Page 2 ■ IVI. PUBLIC COMMENTS I 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. I . VII. COMMISSION BUSINESS/COMMENTS IVIII. ADJOURNMENT I, 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 September 3, 2009, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. de— Please turn off all cellular phones and pagers while the meeting is in session. • Copies of the Planning Commission agendas and minutes can be found at http:/lwww.ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting, 121 • please contact the Planning Department 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. Vicinity Map • Historic Preservation Commission September 9, 2009 1 I SPHERE O F I N F L U E N C E I J W �. g w 0 J W HILL•IDE Z W I a WIL •N x cc J 1 co' UO >slacl v or ., „fa. , ,, :1;_iiii o- • 19TH ; l MP.* -I lla1.k4t1,40 i;s,. 1 ��a. SE LINE � rmngCHURCH A ill aS FOOTHILL SIM W ������� ARROW 7 8TH 4Z�_ o __ I W 1111 �ct tl W.. 4TH A NI * Meeting Location: City Hall 10500 Civic Center Drive • Item B is a City-wide issue. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA • HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting August 12, 2009 Chairman Fletcher called the Regular Meeting of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Historic Preservation Commission to order at 7:08 p.m. The meeting was held in the Council Chambers at Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. . Vice Chairman Munoz then led in the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS: PRESENT: Richard Fletcher, Frances Howdyshell, Lou Munoz, Pam Stewart, Ray Wimberly ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Candyce Burnett, Senior Planner; Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney; Steve Fowler, Assistant Planner; Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer; Mayuko Nakajima, Assistant Planner; Jennifer Nakamura, Associate Planner; Corkran Nicholson, Assistant Planning Director; Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary; Mike Smith,Associate Planner; James Troyer, Planning Director; Valerie Victorino, Planning Department • Secretary * * * * * ANNOUNCEMENTS None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: Moved by Munoz, seconded by Wimberly, carried 4-0-1 (Stewart abstain), to approve the minutes of July 8, 2009. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS A. UPDATE ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACTIVITIES — THE CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAM (DRC2008-00928) AND THE NATIONAL PRESERVATION HONOR AWARDS NOMINATION (DRC2009-00182) FOR THE NORTON-FISHER HOUSE Mayuko Nakajima, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report. Commissioner Howdyshell encouraged staff to continue in pursuing this certification and • recognition, that the work they do towards historic preservation is important. * PUBLIC COMMENTS • Luana Hernandez stated she is the new president of the Historical Preservation Association of Rancho Cucamonga (HPARC). She expressed her disappointment that our CLG application was denied but she offered the help and services of HPARC. She said she hopes for recognition of our efforts in the future. John Anicic, President of the Etiwanda Historic Society, spoke about the City of Ontario and how they gained approval with a 5-member Planning Commission, 3 of whom serve on a historic subcommittee. He stated this separation of the body seemed to be acceptable to the CLG. He said all historic items go before the subcommittee first and then to the Planning Commission. He said one member is full time paid staff and three are part time and that they go to periodic training sessions for historic preservation officers. He noted that the State and Federal folks do not like the "double-duty" set up that we have. He commented that the State said our resumes of our Commissioners were not reflective of historic preservation. He said the Etiwanda Historic Society would like to send letters of support on the behalf of our Commission and see if we can help get this certification through. COMMISSION BUSINESS/COMMENTS Commissioner Stewart encouraged staff to keep pursuing the certification and suggested that staff look into the alternatives and bring back another report to the Commission at a future date. • Chairman Fletcher remarked that Rancho Cucamonga has come a long way in our preservation efforts, that staff is doing a great job and will continue to pursue the CLG and recognition. * * * * * ADJOURNMENT Motion: Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Stewart, carried 5-0, to adjourn. The Historic Preservation Commission adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, James R. Troyer, AICP Secretary Approved: • • HPC Minutes -2- August 12, 2009 • Chairman Stewart commented that staff is expert in what they do, but that Commission members are not always given the open welcome to see these sites and so it would be helpful in staff reports • for the Etiwanda Historic Society and the owners of historic properties to weigh in on these types of issues with a degree of expertise because the Commission needs a lot of information to make these decisions. Mr. Troyer commented that this could be established as a review criteria and brought back as a policy. Commissioner Munoz added that the quality of the pictures available be better than what is shown in the Xerox copies found in the report. ADJOURNMENT Motion: Moved by Munoz, seconded by Howdyshell, carried 5-0, to adjourn. The Historic Preservation Commission adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, James R. 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Troyer, AICP, Planning Director By: Mayuko Nakajima, Assistant Planner Subject: CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES FOR THE EMERY HOUSE BARN - RALPH AND MAXINE STRANE - An opportunity for the Historic Preservation Commission to consider alternatives for the barn located behind the Historic Emery House in the Neighborhood Commercial District, located at 7403 Archibald Avenue - APN: 1077-011-43 BACKGROUND: In January 2008, the Commission was asked to make a determination on the historic and cultural significance of the barn structure located behind the historic Emery House at 7403 Archibald Avenue and to recommend approval or denial of a future demolition permit. The Commission decided upon a 3-2 vote to "approve to deny the demolition permit." Based on the outcome of this action, Staff was directed to take the next step, as appropriate. • Staff consulted with the City attorney who determined that based on the current Historic Preservation Ordinance, the Commission does not have the authority to deny a demolition permit if a structure is not landmarked. Therefore, if the owners applied for a demolition permit, the City would not have legal bounds to deny such permit unless the structure is landmarked. If landmarked, a request for a demolition permit would trigger a landmark alteration permit to be reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission and then a demolition permit could be denied. Staff also met with the Stranes since the initial decision. They have been having extreme difficulty selling the home because of the legal non-conforming land use designation (zoned Neighborhood Commercial) and the condition of the barn. The Stranes believe the structure is not sound enough to save, and feel that it is not as significant as it was believed to be in the earlier meeting. In speaking with the previous owners of the Emery House, the Stranes believe the barn was not used as a "packing house" but more as individual storage for Nathan Emery. Staff and a City Building Inspector inspected the building on July 20, 2009. The following notes were compiled from that field inspection: Barn inspection with Building Inspection Supervisor, Jim Waters 7-20-09 • Evidence of termite and dry rot damage (If termite damage is evident on the surface, that means they have eaten away the inside already) • Water damaged roof material, but no sagging of roof rafters • Mostly the north elevation is suffering from water damage • Roof framing does not look too bad from the inside • Barn was constructed of redwood -full-size lumber (may be salvageable) Item A HISTORIC PRESERVATION STAFF REPORT CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES FOR THE EMERY HOUSE BARN - RALPH AND MAXINE STRANE September 9, 2009 • Page 2 • Top plates, rafters, and large percentage of studs are okay. Some studs close to sill plates are water damaged • Roofing material (comp shingle) is gone, roof joists are okay. Roof needs to be replaced, installing new roof is not recommended until framing is secured • • Basic perimeter of the building is in bad shape. Sill plates, girders, cripple wall studs have major damage from termites and water intrusion • Exposed sill plates are damaged, not fully exposed for visual but what was visible showed signs of deterioration • Approximately 60-70 percent of the foundation would have to be rebuilt • Re-buildable? Yes. Will it cost a lot of money? Yes • Likely to collapse under seismic activity? Yes ANALYSIS: Based on the new information presented regarding the historic significance of the barn and staffs' inspection of the site, three alternatives are being proposed for consideration. The Commission can: 1. Determine that the barn structure is historically significant and initiate inclusion of the barn structure as part of the landmark designation for the Emery House. This would mean that the Commission would be recommending landmark designation over owner objection to the City Council for final approval. This option would require review of any future demolition requests for the barn. 2. Determine that the barn structure merits some historic significance and recommend • designation of the barn as a point of historic interest. The Commission may consider whether to recommend that the barn be designated as a point of historic interest as an alternative to a landmark designation, if they feel that it fits the criteria of having some significance. Such a designation would recognize the historical nature of the barn by adding the site to the City's register of approved points of historic interest. It would not, however, place any additional restrictions on the use or development of the property and would permit the demolition of the barn structure. Regardless of whether the barn is designated a point of historic interest, the California Environmental Qaultiy Act (CEQA) would require the City to consider the historic value of the site before approving any development that requires the City's discretionary approval. Whenever a project requires the City's discretionary review, CEQA requires an initial study to determine if the project might have an adverse effect on the environment, which may include architectural and historic resources. The Commission should note, however, that CEQA review is only triggered by a request for discretionary approval. Purely ministerial actions do not require CEQA review. 3. Determine that the barn structure is not significant enough and not initiate landmark designation or a historic point of interest designation. This would allow the property owner to apply for a demolition permit. ETIWANDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY COMMENTS: At the August 11, 2009 Etiwanda Historical Society meeting, staff asked for their feedback and comments on the barn. The Society felt that it should be saved in one form or another, mostly due to the fact that it is the "last remaining of its kind." They suggested either dismantling it or reconstructing it elsewhere, save the salvageable • material, or have a blueprint of it drawn so that it may be replicated (NABS/HAER drawing). • A-2 HISTORIC PRESERVATION STAFF REPORT CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES FOR THE EMERY HOUSE BARN - RALPH AND MAXINE STRANE • September 9, 2009 Page 2 Another suggestion was to store the material behind the Isle House (city property), and reuse the wood for reconstruction of the barn, instead of the proposed carriage house. Although these are great alternatives that in effect, allow demolition of the barn while retaining the possible re-use of the materials or reconstruction of the structure at a later date, staff noted that because demolition of the barn would be considered a ministerial action, CEQA review would not be triggered because it is only triggered by a request for discretionary approval. It should be noted that staff would not be able to require the owners to move or salvage material as a condition of approval to a demolition permit unless it is part of a discretionary action. In other words, the City would not have legal authority to place these conditions on the applicant requesting the demolition unless landmark designation is initiated. RECOMMENDATION: Based on the outcome of Commission action at the previous meeting, staff determined that the structure did merit some significance, but may not be as significant as previously proposed. Also, the barn is in poor condition, minimally significant, and inadequately located. Ultimately, the barn does not have owner consent for landmark designation. Therefore, staff recommends Alternative 2: to designate the barn as a Point of Historic Interest only. Should the owners apply for a demolition permit of the barn in the future; alternatives will be suggested, but can not be forced onto the applicant, based on our current Historic Preservation Ordinance. If the Historic Preservation Commission recommends approval of the designation of Point of Historic Interest for the barn, it will be forwarded to City Council for final action. • Respectfully submitted, � r�+�rt�' / 1 • James R. Troyer, AICP Planning Director JT:MN\Is Attachments: Exhibit A - January 9, 2008 Staff Report and Historic Preservation Commission minutes . Exhibit B - Photos of barn taken July 20, 2009 • • • • A-3 • T H E C I T Y O F -�t R A N C H O C U C A I I O N C A Staff Report DATE: January 9, 2008 TO: Chairman and Members of the Historic Preservation Commission FROM: James R. Troyer, AICP, Planning Director BY: Mayuko Nakajima, Assistant Planner SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF DEMOLITION PERMIT DRC2007-00999 - RALPH AND MAXINE STRANE - A review of historic and cultural significance in response to proposed demolition of the Emery House barn in the Neighborhood Commercial District, located at 7403 Archibald Avenue - APN: 1077-011-43. BACKGROUND: •A. Abstract: The applicants, Ralph and Maxine Strane, are long-time residents of the historic Emery House, the first landmarked home in the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Former Historic Preservation Commissioner Maxine Strane is known to be a history buff that helped save the Rains House, the only structure in the City to have National Register status. The homeowners are in the process of selling their home in the near future and were concerned with the historic and cultural significance of the barn structure located in the rear yard. They requested staff to investigate the viability of a demolition request for the barn structure if requested by new homeowners. Staff is deferring any review of a Demolition Permit until the Historic Preservation Commission determines the cultural and historic significance of the structure, based upon an initial survey compiled by staff for reference. B. Site Characteristics: The site is a rectangular-shaped parcel located southeast of the intersection of Base Line Road and Archibald Avenue. It is approximately 0.58 acre. The land use zoning of the site and to the north and east are designated Neighborhood Commercial. South of the site is designated Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre), and to the west of the site is designated Office Professional. The subject structure is located approximately 240 feet from Archibald Avenue, on the east side of the property. (The historic landmark house sits at the west side of the property, facing Archibald Avenue. A carport is situated between the house and the barn structure). • ANALYSIS: A. General: The subject structure is a detached barn constructed in 1909 of vertical wood • board-and-batter siding. It is located in the rear yard of a single-family residence, also known as the Emery House, a historical landmark. The roof is of medium pitch, side-gabled, and was constructed using composite shingles. Currently, it is in bad condition and is in need of re-roofing. EXHIBIT A - A-4 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT CONSIDERATION OF DEMOLITION PERMIT DRC2007-00999 — RALPH AND MAXINE STRANE ' January 9, 2008 Page 2 • • Although the original window frames remain, the windows were taken out and have been boarded up. The wood siding seems to be coming apart from the foundation on the south elevation of the barn. The north elevation has exposed wooden posts with bad dry rot damage. The east elevation of the barn faces a block wall which sets it apart from the nearby commercial center. Based on the City of Rancho Cucamonga's Topographic map, the barn is approximately 1,000 square feet. The initial survey consisted of staff going out to the site, taking document photos, interviewing the homeowners, and conducting research for any relevant information regarding the history of the barn structure. Staff found the historic significance of the structure can be subject to interpretation. Based upon a landmark application form for designation of the Emery House in 1980, the house and barn were originally surrounded by ten acres of orange groves to the north and east and by a row of Eucalyptus trees to the south. It was used by Nathan Emery, original owner of the house and citrus rancher, to sort and crate oranges. According to an article in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, Mr. Emery was a citrus farmer who operated an orange packing and sorting barn on the property. Mr. Emery apparently knew John Klusman, and together they helped work on the construction of the Cucamonga Rock Church, another historic landmark, located at Church Street and Archibald Avenue. According to an article written by The Sun dated January 4, 1981, five trees from his original orchard still stand and produce •on the remaining site. The ten acres has since been subdivided for commercial and residential uses. The rest of the Emery property was purchased by a farming company that continued to grow and harvest oranges until 1970. The land was vacant for nine years until a neighborhood shopping center (Albertson's) was constructed in • 1979. The use of the barn after Mr. Emery is not known, but when the Stranes acquired it in 1963, Mr. Strane used the barn to raise poultry during the 1970s and 1980s. According to Mr. Strane, the barn was noted as the "nicest" barn around. There was automatic watering in the chicken coups that Mr. Strane built himself. Today, the coups still remain in the barn. However, because of regular wear-and-tear, the barn started to deteriorate to its current condition. Currently, the barn is used for storage. • At this time, staff would like to present to the Historic Preservation Commission facts for findings of the subject structure and request feedback for the historic and cultural significance of the barn structure located behind the historic Emery House. LANDMARK DESIGNATION REVIEW CRITERIA: "When designating a landmark, the Historic Preservation Commission and the City Council shall consider the following criteria as a guide in making its determination" [RCMC Section 2.24.090]: A. Historical and Cultural Significance: 1 . Finding: The proposed landmark is particularly representative of a historic period, type, style, region, or way of life. Facts: The barn structure is of standard barn construction and design. It is not prominent of any particular style but is representative of a historic period in the early days of • • Cucamonga citrus ranching. 2. Finding: The proposed landmark is a greater age than most of its kind. A-5 • • • HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT CONSIDERATION OF DEMOLITION PERMIT DRC2007-00999 — RALPH AND MAXINE STRANE January 9, 2008 • Page 3 Fact/s: The barn was constructed in 1909, which makes it almost 100 years old. Based on initial research, staff could not identify other known packing house barns of this age that are still standing. 3. Finding: The proposed landmark was connected with someone renowned or important or a local personality. Fact/s: The barn structure is connected with Nathan Emery. 4. Finding: The proposed landmark is connected with a business or use that was once common but is now rare. Fact's: Citrus ranching was a way of life in the early days of Cucamonga that was once common but now rare. The barn was used as a citrus packing house. B. Historic Architectural and Engineering Significance: 1. Finding: The overall effect of the design of the proposed landmark is beautiful or its details and materials are beautiful or unusual. Fact's: The barn structure is not representative of any architectural style that is beautiful • or unusual. It embodies architectural features that include a medium-pitched, composite shingle roof, vertical wood siding, and boarded windows. C. Neighborhood and Geographic Setting: 1. Finding: The proposed landmark materially benefits the historic character of the neighborhood. Fact's: The barn structure does not materially benefit the historic character of the neighborhood because: 1) It is not easily visible from the street, and 2) It is in a deteriorated condition and is in need of severe repair. It may, however, benefit the historic setting of the Emery House, because of the fact that they are both connected with Mr. Emery and his way of life during Citrus ranching. 2. Finding: The proposed landmark, in its location, represents an established and familiar visual feature of the neighborhood, community, or city. Fact's: Although the barn has been in the neighborhood for 99 years, it is not a recognized, familiar visual feature of the neighborhood because of its location in the rear yard. The Emery House itself merits more attention than the barn structure. PROPOSED DEMOLITION: If deemed not historically significant, the Historic Preservation Commission may recommend approval of demolition of the barn structure located in the rear yard of 7403 Archibald *Avenue if the following conditions are met: • The demolition will not be detrimental to a structure or feature of significant aesthetic, cultural, architectural, or engineering interest or value of a historic nature. A-6 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT CONSIDERATION OF DEMOLITION PERMIT DRC2007-00999 — RALPH AND MAXINE STRANE January 9, 2008 Page 4 • • The demolition is necessary to correct an unsafe or dangerous condition on the property. • The applicant has demonstrated denial of the application that will result in immediate or substantial hardship. ALTERNATIVES FOR DEMOLITION: The Stranes' main concern was the feasibility of retaining the barn structure for the new owners. With its current land use designation as Neighborhood Commercial, the Stranes anticipate a buyer with commercial opportunities in mind. With its current land use designation, the historic house may be converted into a commercial use if it complies with all current codes and change of occupancy. In response, staff calculated the amount of parking that would be required for a general office or retail use. If the barn was to remain and the existing carport removed, more than approximately 9,000 square feet of open space would be available for parking, which would more than meet the parking requirements for a commercial use. RECOMMENDATION: Upon review of this staff report and the City's criteria from the Historic Preservation Ordinance, survey forms, and testimony from the homeowners, staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission determine the historic and cultural significance of the barn structure located behind the historic Emery House at 7403 Archibald Avenue and recommend approval or denial of Demolition Permit DRC2007-00999. Respectfully submitted, Ae" Ja es R. Troyer, AICP Planning Director JRT:MN/ma • Attachments: Exhibit A - Primary Record Survey Form with Photographs Exhibit B - Site Location Map Exhibit C - Historic Landmark Designation Application for Emery House (1980) Exhibit D - Newspaper clippings (The Sun dated January 4, 1981, and Progress Bulletin . dated January 4, 1981) • • • A-7 State of-California—Th'eResources Ac 'y• Primary# - DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND'RECREM.ION". HRI# PRIMARY .RECORD . -: Trino ial Other Listings . . Review Code: .Reviewer '. 'Date Page 1 of 6 *Resource Name or#:(Assigned by recorder) 7403 Archibald Avenue barn.APN#1077-011-43 P1. Other Identifier: *P2. Location: ❑ Not for Publication E Unrestricted •a. County San Bernardino and(P2c,Pte,and P2b or P2d. Attach a Location Map as necessary.) "b. USGS 7.5'Quad Date T R of of Sec. B.M. c. Address 7403 Archibald Avenue City Rancho Cucamonga Zip 91730 d. UTM: (Give more than one for large and/or linear resources) Zone mE/ mN e. Other Locational Data:(e.g.,parcel I,directions to resource,elevation,etc.,as appropriate) . Barn located at the rear yard of 7403 Archibald Avenue . *P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design,materials,condition,alterations.size,setting,and boundaries) A two-story barn structure constructed in 1909 out of vertical wood board-and-batten siding occupies the rear yard of the Emery House. The entrance to the barn is on the south elevation.The roof is medium-pitched and side-gabled with composite shingles in bad condition and in need of repair. The original window frames are still used. The uppermost window on the west elevation is single-hung and the upper sash is fixed. ' The two windows below this have been taken out, although the original window frames remain. Some of the vertical wood board siding has rotted off.The siding on the south elevation seems to be coming apart from the foundation, Chicken coups have been added inside of the barn and to the north elevation.The north elevation has some exposed dry rot damage in the wooden posts. The east elevation faces a block wall that sets it apart from the nearby commercial center. • *P3b. Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) HP4-Ancillary building •P4. Resources Present: Z Building ❑Structure ❑Object ❑ Site ❑ District ❑ Element of District ❑ Other(Isolates,etc.) Photograph or Drawing(Photograph required for buildings,structures,and objects) PSb. Description of Photo:(view,date,accession R) e fy h +.n ae r 't' C' tRia - xN f7. " '�W<.'>0P" w � 4 View facing northeast 4^',.;x ,1r rid 1"yf^ td"7t',�`,.rr -f� lett., a 1"r`_,No.,".,w �,e-!('+t, ' ns i November 15:2007 3 Lf' lf?'K 2• S 3'4' 1 p h Y + +- 5 .+a vx. ^ -i-fav : 'ss, e aax- m. „,,cir ;4 ,yyf.1 K� ( ? ¢ r #.7 v:tc, i# + 9 5.., srhsEP.t'xu�v{ J r iy-+ � / °L -; ., +5y r.s writ , „�,qq yy *P6. Date Constructed/Age and Source: Y "S(fl, f;7't'*'� 7'1 ,Y �''" , .- rte t`,q,* *t--.s - r' 1 . ® Historic ❑ Prehistoric ❑ Both <r ,yZ`�{{4� �tP A[ i^ `ti1.+- F?�i ! .xr.1, :l biM1 3— n ii,' a'. f r• ' t " At--,4,-_-.,-„,,,c,;- l., .. V.V.'} 1909/98 years old id rf r 1,5 r j 1 r(" ; ' �r n' •'� 4 ''t^ .ga City of RC landmark application form dated 1980• tt Y '��.*a(v'y� i �`• � t� : � �,�c• u •sa k "P7. Owner and Address. • r v1'A `1 nii)4 t -5„{'fC`r I c—.-_,---,,Sy►- y,” -�.zt*.a' 'C 174 r Ralph and Maxine Strane yy AI, t� 7403 Archibald Avenue Pi" �- r�7.-t I 1 -0 '4d f t . i f '* s i ". ' . r+. t'r4'Kr �i F �itf"ri 5 4 e %g$+S�r f'1b a - • 'Cr ? : Rancho Cucamonga,CA 91730 /� , i / g r at _' �" W n r vT+ r 'P8. Raoorded b name,affiliation,and address { t- + v d + i s 7 R. �df 1 .1 r ,N. rt y ( address) )66;mG'i,",11 t u t�t,,, �1 '° , (I l'i '1 q s• q°f 4 l;. Mayuko Nakajima Ir41 ` +G.vs 4+ y�, T l ��F ",� t El a+Avid ^' Assistant Planner r+ ` ,u +�W p i , M 3v:v 8 i' 10500 Civic Center Drive p �,tyf"art tf 1 ��I ,c�, �r 7 �F �,.1t yf-r �� .1(1)i i�l�ar "'14, i Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 °+{+'���+ �� 7 v, �'x ts rl Y� r w t *P9. Date Recorded: November 26,2007 t- -�7.t�. ti Yb- 'a 11Aa,.i li t),„ - -- Riley - tt" — ,id.tj, W _`3�"444'rlim A"5;, :y5,.* �-� �-g. - *P10. Survey Type: (Describe) . nt 1K < +}a1+ `.$rte- r,aq + Ye'''^.r _ Reconnaissance survey 'P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey report and other sources,or enter"none") City of RC landmark application form dated 1980 for the Emery House by Maxine Strane of RC DPR form dated 1987 for the Emery house by Maggi Stamm chments: ❑ NONE Z Location Map Z Continuation Sheet Z Building,Structure,and Object Record ❑Archaeological Record istrict Record ❑ Linear Feature Record ❑ Milling Station Record ❑ Rock Are Record ❑Artifact Record ❑ Photograph Record • EXHIBIT A" `�HI.G ' A-8 * Required information • State of California—The Resources Ai .y; Primary# DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREM.ION HRI# • BUILDING, STRUCTURE; AND OBJECT RECORD 1NRHP Status Code ill Page 2 of 6 'Resource Name or#:(Assigned by recorder) 7403 Archibald Avenue barn,APN# 1077-011-43 B1. Historic Name: Citrus packing barn B2. Common Name: Emery House barn B3. Original Use: Citrus packing B4. Present Use: storage *B5. Architectural Style: *B6. Construction History: (Construction date,alterations,and date of alterations) • Constructed in1909 • Additions made during 1970's-1980's for raising poultry 187. Moved? Z No ❑Yes ❑ Unknown Date: Original Location: *B6. Related Features: Historic landmark house(Emery House)and garage carport to the west of barn. Trees: West: avocado,peach,palm,fig North: Macadamia nut,apple, peach,persimmon East: Block wall South:Tangerine,lemons 69. Architect: unknown b. Builder: Nathan Emery(?) *810. Significance: Theme: Citrus Industry Area: Rancho Cucamonga Period of Significance Early 1900s Property Type: Ancillary building(shed) Applicable Criteria: N/A (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme,period,and geographic scope. Also address integrity.) According to a landmark application filled out by Maxine Strane (dated 1980), the barn was constructed in 1909, a year after the Emery House was built in 1908. It was used by Nathan Emery,original owner of the house and citrus rancher,to sort and crate oranges.The site was originally surrounded by ten acres of orange groves to the North and East, and by Eucalyptus trees to the South. It has since been subdivided for commercial and residential uses. The use of the barn after Mr. Emery is not known, but when the Stranes acquired it, Mr. Strane used the barn to raise poultry during the 1970's- 1980's.According to Mr. Strane, the barn was noted as the "nicest"barn around due to the upkeep.There was automatic watering in the chicken coups that Mr. Strane built himself.Due to regular wear-and-tear and time taking its toll, the barn started to deteriorate to its current condition. The chicken coups are still there, but currently, the barn is used for storage. • 811. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) HP4-Ancillary building 1B12. References: • McAlester&McAlester,A Field Guide to American Houses, 1984. • Strane, Ralph and Maxine,current owners,oral interview, November 15,2007. • The City of Rancho Cucamonga,DPR forms and landmark application form, 1980& 1987. 813. Remarks: zoned Neighborhood Commercial N (Sketch Map with north arrow required) �� l4 - ,ryet '1 S� dli:,y'n r ti 't.1 t. g 1 i 11 7 tp r+kC'i` oc,717,, 1.qp iA 1 1814. Evaluator Mayuko Nakajima s a1 gt'�x3, "'1� t� cc, x)4'�S",yf v .�,_r "°,1rs,y F Assistant Planner + n ,.? ,:. t 4ta,ti r City of Rancho Cucamonga `�,; 'q ;�*IL- y t w " i rA"""'"� '•10500 Civic Center Drive TO :=Y-7-;-"Air:3' °dr'ir� �sz �t 4c, .4 Xtm t;re 1 v Rancho Cucamonga.CA 91729 c r S ,.. �!�nsy rU �' , 1 ,, c� ytt� il_i'47,- 'Date of Evaluation: November 26,2007` `- if°`i f '�+ ` ti4• T' e� 1 w ak 4-44 (This space reserved for official comments) Y�)7� SF, 'igA"'' {,y,. ,c-, ,k n Viz- ' G ce.�erj j 41.\1r*k 'mrak- ,,,:a�{ 1 Nty yam, e t 10.0"pfd.. 21k,ptr'o-rttd'"r ri 2 3 ,0 re ii4 . ✓ .. y a.ti.'r a ar Y/1'r F °k. } ? - ; � � �> fat°ik t-•r,Yhrt rIA' aRL r �( e1 'Swat, —�ixt r' `. 'r r''F'> l'^ t i N.-y" • t4'gSa ...,. aall DPR 5236 (1/95) A-9 * Required information State of California—The Resources Ar :y - Primary# - DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECRE.,,ION. HRI# CONTINUATION SHEET . 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F DPR 523E(1/95) A-12 'Required information StateofCalifornia—The.Resburces,A� y Primary#. " ' DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREM.ION' .r HRI#' .LOCATION MAP Tnnomia Page 6 of 6 'Resource Name or#:(Assigned by recorder) 7403 Archibald Avenue barn,APN# 1077-011-43 • *Map Name: City of Rancho Cucamonga Topographic Map 'Scale: N/A 'Date of map: 10/6/88 T CV' I \��IY ,�� ( -_ . �a --=.-o- y/ -?--- - v— x us. �.°— u.c.o BASE LI " ROA''D 6,304 x 13433 x 13472 Ifs. �— .� (r,rpI_ .4. x i w a �ut _— J • o v 0• 0 • 0 ., pi alp r,.y " 042. Il O • . O J O s • JA .ri ezt 094.k& 4 340 1 O �- L J tati 733 2 O T "Na ina _.-----" - i II �l Qom . y�a _ „ a arO • 1330 x n it V 1 . t ' r �t � r te r b l\T II I ii o UIO I L. " __ I • X 1773• 1;I rit - • _{Jr z0 - ,O is— X 73.5 l' $ 131 • •-__•- O _ O O o 1 1 4 _ _ n731.: 6,M-�-_o t� –_T- -EET x U93 x 1313..5 DPR 523J (1/95) A-13 •Required information I 0 o rl• z r lj , m in• • N) ii in., .. i d N 3 ` '.. 1 II ..re.''®. i i , N To y' . .. a. mam 0 WIZ Z chibald Avenu= EXHIBIT B TP/ 1- --0% A-14 y .. .. v..'a....,:.yu • Application for - ,. • HISTORIC LANDMARK • Desionation • • IDENTIFICATION 1. Common name: Emery House 2. Historic name, if known: Same as above 3. Street or rural address: 7403 Archibald Ave. City: Rancho Cucamonga Zip: 91730 County: San Bernardino Assessor's parcel no. 107701143 Zone: • " Southerly• 74 ' of the Nq together with the northerly Legal description: 16' of the South +, both of the westerly 335' measured from the center line of Archibald Ave. of Lot B of Section 2, Township 1 South, Range 7 West. 9. Present owner, if known: Address: Ralph G. and Maxine N. Strane 7403 Archibald Ave. City: Rancho Cucamonga Zip: 91730 Ownership is: -public private Xx 5. Present Use: Residence Original Use: • Residence Other past uses: None - - • • • DESCRIPTION • • 6. Briefly describe the present physical appearance of the site or structure and describe any major alterations from its original' condition: Redwood frame house, 2 storied with full attic, rock foundation, with columned front porch. built by Nathan Emery, assisted by John Klusman, in 1906. House plan believed to be from Sears and Roebuck 1908 Model Home Catalog. • • 7. Locational sketch map (draw and label • 8. Approximate property size: • site and surrounding streets, roads, Lot size (in feet) • and prominent landmarks): Frontage 90' Depth 335' 5.4-S.EJ f,1E RD- - or approx. acreage 1 acre -NfO 9. Condition: (check one.) cj S e° C04 a. Excellent xx h. Good ft c. Fair d. Deteriorated 7 41•03 a. No longer in existence PALL) . 10. Is the feature a. Altered? ' y(� b. Unaltered? xx • C+9"PLOLEcvooD 11, Surroundings: (check more than one if necessary) -. a. Open land b. Residential xx • (, i� n�N .rj T c. Scattered buildings (South) - d. Densely build-up H I B I T C e. Commercial h n Industrial b`n iZ/` !`/- g. Other (North and East) F-k \-9-0% A15 • • 12. Threats to site: a. None known xx b. Private development c. Zoning d. Public Works Project e. Vandalism f. Other • 13. Dates of enclosed photograph(s) September, 1980 NOTE: The following (Items 14-19) are for structures only. (Foundation) 14. Primary exterior building material: a. Stone xx b. Brick • • • c. Stucco ' d. Adobe ' ' e. Wood xx f. Other 15. Is the structure: a. On its original site?"xx b. Moved? c. Unknown? 16. Year. of initial construction 190e This date-is: a. Factual ' . b. Estimated • 17. Architect (if known): "5ea'rs 'and- -Roebuck. -(Model Homes -Catalog, 1906) 18. Builder (if known): . . .Nathan -Emery; -John .Hlusman 19. Related features: a. Barn xx b. Carriage house c. Outhouse d. Shed(s) e. Formal garden(s) f. Windmill g. Watertower/tankhouse h: Other i. None • Barn was built• in 1909, used for sorting and crating oranges SIGNIFICANCE 20. Briefly state historical- and/or •architectural inportance (include dates, events, and persons associated with the site when known): House is Eest'ern U. S. style of late Victorian architectural period. House and barn origianlly surrounded by orange grove to North and East, and by row of Eucalyptus trees on South. • 21. Main theme of the historic resource: (check only one): a. Architecture xx b. Arts & Leisure c. Economic/Industrial d. Government e. Exploration/Settlement f. Military g. Religion h. Social/Education 22. Sources: List books, documents, surveys, personal interviews, and their dates. Official records, San Bernardino Hall of Records Correspondence with daughters of Nathan Emery C rr s ondence with Sears catalog Archives, Sears Towers, Chicago 23. Date teorFv-prepared co-+ 'Rd3Y (name): Mnx'ne Strane Address: 7403 Archibald Ave. City: Rancho Cucamonga Zip: 91730 Phone: 987-2835 Organization: Historic Preservation Com. • City Use Only • A-16 �y . 3 5 T'{ I.A.' i d. `r ry :q •+ M G .•F �rt:• - '.... t �� •r e> . ... {r � ':.'.';.>�...:,'.i.:. k1i�...'.;.,.,..:..t .'.fix ....:•:,-,<a*;i...."8:i:.,`u '•."x .:.- j r^..y�: 5. .yx_ . µ :yt om ,1 1, . . 0.',"a`-.:.:,,f-',C4'.. .. s (.. .. ice::.Y . :• 7, e "i,- x 4'„ $1 ,_ r ' X1.:: J : V. P:r .7.0. 1w I. , z'v Y i .n: c.;-,:::-.‘ , . - A:i:Af�' ----E.,-;.- { y,'.iOy . ::.,..g4 � ;,< ti— _.�. . t=a' � f 1.. : ...:',..;<,...;. , v . 2Fr -1F.6 Ii. _.,M. ,;\ Y , :. i ei,.,+ < k:.. . vit .� •dlr. Y r 3 -r, - :[`...'.r.''-' ::::.-4),..1.;1..-:'''. `2FC� M 0 t ° ,11 .4 f. 1 w ;e". r tt. VI t •% • ti\ . 'E -.'“ •••• • • ."' ••4 / • '; ■ _z _._ ._ -- — _- ___ s, _ • G •' lrxr 4' I a r494 ,••-,.. ! 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' .,.:Y 4.. ..."^,'P}' G r i' tmr lr...e-r.ia3' e Irx 1 �S.D=,.9a■Ii i,xi �$ . ._I+7( CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA • HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting January 9, 2008 Chairman Stewart called the Regular Meeting of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission to order at 7 p.m. The meeting was held in the Council Chambers at Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Chairman Stewart then led in the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS: PRESENT: Richard Fletcher, Frances Howdyshell, Lou Munoz, Pam Stewart, Ray Wimberly ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Pei-Ming Chou, Associate Planner; Kevin Ennis, Assistant City Attorney; Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer; Rina Leung, Senior Planner; Mayuko Nakajima, Planning Aide; Corkran Nicholson, Assistant Planning Director; Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary; Denise Sink, Office Specialist II; Mike Smith, Associate Planner; James R. Troyer, Planning Director • ANNOUNCEMENTS None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: Moved by Munoz, seconded by Wimberly, carried 5-0, to approve the minutes of November 28, 2007. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS A. CONSIDERATION OF DEMOLITION PERMIT DRC2007-00999 - RALPH AND MAXINE STRANE -A review of historic and cultural significance in response to proposed demolition of the Emery House barn in the Neighborhood Commercial district located at 7403 Archibald Avenue - APN: 1077-011-43. Mayunko Nakajima presented the staff report. Chairman Stewart asked if this site is a National Registered Landmark. • Ms. Nakajima reported that it is a local landmark with no registered designation. She added that the Rains House has the National Registered designation. A-20 Chairman Stewart asked if the Etiwanda Historic Society made comment on the staff report. Ms. Nakajima stated that this property is not near the Etiwanda district and therefore they were not • asked for comment. • Ralph Strane, 7403 Archibald Avenue, the property owner, gave a short summary of the history of the barn and its past uses such as a place to raise pheasants, pidgeon, wood ducks and purebred fancy poultry. He mentioned a failed attempt to open an antique shop in the barn because County inspectors would not approve the building for the use because of its unsafe condition. Chairman Stewart reported for the record that no one from the audience wished to speak. She added that she has not visited the barn. She asked staff to comment on the significance of the barn. Ms. Nakajima said that staff believes it is more significant than not. It is the only barn of this type still standing, and although it is deteriorating and in need of repair, there is history there and it is the only remaining barn of its type in the City. She said staff realizes the time and money needed to bring it to code for commercial purposes and that the decision could go either way. Commissioner Howdyshell commented that it is difficult because the documentation does not indicate it is of landmark status. She said it may be an example of the idea to consider properties as a whole as in this case with a home and an associated out-building. She asked why the home was identified as a landmark but not the barn and that perhaps this would set a precedent for the future to be more inclusive. Chairman Stewart asked if staff is aware as to why that occurred. • Ms. Nakajima said we do not know. • Chairman Stewart asked if the barn could be moved. • • Ms. Nakajima responded that she did not personally think so because the barn is in pretty bad condition. Chairman Stewart asked if it was left in place, could it be rehabilitated or would that impact the development. Ms. Nakajima said it is possible that it could be used for parking or warehousing, but would take much time and effort to get it to code. - Commissioner Munoz asked if it is true that structures even more damaged than this have been moved and fully restored and that if this one could be moved to another location regardless of the commercial application and then be restored. Ms. Nakajima stated that is true and staff could investigate the possibility. Vice Chairman Fletcher commented that the applicant would have to find a buyer that would pay for the rehab and the move. He said there have been times where we allowed the demolition of the structure and then have it replicated with new construction. Ms. Nakajima said that has been done in the past but she added that she believes the setting of the barn is important as well and by moving it, it could lose its historic integrity. • HPC Minutes -2- January 9, 2008 A-21 Commissioner Munoz clarified that the Commission is being asked to determine its historic significance but not necessarily look at the barn for landmark status even though that question may • be appropriate. Mr. Strane commented that the two orange trees in front of the house, which are over 100 years old, should be considered for their historic significance. Commissioner Munoz commented that regarding the demolition permit, he said based on the facts presented by staff, that the building has historical value, it is associated with an important person in this town, and that its previous use is associated with the citrus industry. He said he did not know if this structure had a sense of beauty, but the barn says as much about the citrus industry as the home. He commented that if the building were kept, it would not be an issue of "hamstringing" a buyer. He said all considered, he would not approve the demolition of the barn. Commissioner Howdyshell asked about consultation with the Historic Society and said she would find value in that. She asked for feedback from them. Chairman Stewart commented that although there are two members in the audience, it would be up to them if they chose to comment. She asked if she would want to delay the issue before them. Commissioner Howdyshell stated she is not necessarily in favor of delaying it, but that if there is reason to move forward with the preservation then she would like to know why and the significance of that. She asked if there is reason for them to not want to participate in the demolition of the structure and then she would like to know why so that the Commission is not criticized down the • road for the decision and for not being receptive to their input. Chairman Stewart asked Jim and Gwynn Frost if they would like to comment. • Gwynn Frost said they had just learned of this project last evening, so she was not fully apprised, however, she noted that this is again another structure and that we are losing too many buildings to demolition. She remarked that she was speaking from a personal perspective and not as an official representative of the Historic Society. She added that she appreciated Commissioner Munoz's comments. Vice Chairman Fletcher commented that some historical significance could be tied to almost anything old and there should be some reason to preserve it. He said to put the burden on a future owner for a barn he is not going to use and no one else is going to use and that cannot be seen because it sits far back on the lot is not acceptable. He said barns age, fall apart, rot, fall over in windstorms, but sometimes you have to let them go. He said he is not suggesting that to say that if there is not historic significance to this structure that it is also saying that there is not significance to the house up front; still preserve the history of that but let future owners get rid of something (i.e. the barn) that is falling apart and is no use to anyone. Commissioner Wimberly had no further comment. Chairman Stewart remarked that by looking at the pictures, the structure has problems. She said that although she is not an expert, that this is not beyond repair given some other sites we have seen to be rehabbed. She concurred with Commissioner Munoz. Vice Chairman asked if this would be demolished in the future or if this would be done by a future owner. • HPC Minutes -3- January 9, 2008 A-22 • Ms. Nakajima commented that the owners are in the process of selling the home and they do not want the barn to be a problem for the new owners if they wanted to use the home for commercial uses. • Chairman Stewart clarified that the action is to approve or deny the demolition permit. Commissioner Howdyshell asked if the permit is denied, what happens if they find a buyer, then would the buyer also receive the barn as part of the parcel. James R. Troyer, Planning Director affirmed that and he added that if the new owners wanted to demolish the barn, they would have to come back before the Historic Preservation Commission for a demolition permit. Commissioner Howdyshell then surmised that in that case, the new owner would inherit this issue. Chairman Stewart asked for the motion. Motion: Moved by Munoz, seconded by Wimberly,to deny the demolition permit 3-2 (Howdyshell, Fletcher). Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: WIMBERLY, MUNOZ, STEWART NOES: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL ABSENT: NONE - carried • f it PUBLIC COMMENTS Jim Frost commented on the reconstruction of historic barns. He commented that there is a park in • Bakersfield that has dozens of reconstructed historic structures on site. He said it is unfortunate that this decision may affect the selling price of the property but that he could see that this could come back to the Commission for other alternatives. He commented that because it cannot be seen does . not mean it is not there. He said if this barn is not saved, we do know that there will not be another built like it in Rancho Cucamonga. He said the Commission should put together a book that documents what we are losing structures similar to the book entitled Capital Loses. Gwynn Frost commented that the Historic Preservation Commission should open its meeting each • time for comment even if there is nothing agendized because there are people that would like the opportunity to speak or make announcements. Mr. Troyer commented that if it is the pleasure of the majority of the Commission, then direction can be given to staff regarding the request. Kevin Ennis,Assistant City Attorney, commented that to set this policy for the next agenda would be appropriate. Vice Chairman Fletcher commented that he is in no way opposed to preserving sites or properties. He said he does not favor special interest groups or the public imposing financial burdens on future property owners towards something they may have no interest in. He said if there are organizations that have funds to preserve them then that is a totally different situation. Commissioner Munoz commented that property ownership is important. He said that this property will not be forced on anyone and it will be purchased by someone that has full knowledge of its historic value and that it will not be a burden to them. He said the owners know that it is a historic • home. HPC Minutes -4- January 9, 2008 A-23 t 4, AL! CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES RANCH° FOR THE EMERY HOUSE BARN UCA.MONCA ALt£OR1VL4 s� . • Yg ' M 4 ,f f t / " 1 '.. i 4;' • • • • RANai° • Barn structure located behind 7403 Archibald Avenue UCAMONGA CALIFORNIA • South of Albertsons on Baseline and Archibald LL ta1 L , e ■ House ! 7ga>'f Rt, , ' - s“;;;;;;;Tatz.:::: 1 4.._X---{) _,,41- los . Y _..V_x #4,0c, ,,41. 1 ,U. aj. S Background RA.NCxo UCAMONGA CwrocNtA • Last year, Commission asked to determine historic significance ''` of the barn. • Decided upon 3-2 vote that it was significant enough to "approve to deny a demolition permit." • Subsequently, City attorney determined that based on our HP Ordinance, the Commission does not have the authority to deny a demolition permit if a structure is not landmarked. 1 a. J Background RANCHO ( UCA..ONGA r CALIFORNIA •, • The property owners have been experiencing difficulty with sale ' of house due to: —condition of barn —legal non-conforming use of the property (zoned Neighborhood Commercial) • Owners feel that the barn is unsound and is not as significant as determined to be in the earlier meeting. • Owners believe the barn was not used as a "packing house"but more as an individual storage for Nathan Emery, the original owner of the house. 2 ,'A a' RANCHO k ,:;•. • CU IFORNIA + r L .rte jet L-Md AIM vissma RANCHO CU(AMONGA `" ` CA11F•(>1.NIA ' —:- 1 Oak t \ 1 1 2 ' 1 (1' 'q . =2. 44 p ' }♦ , c 14 4 1 1 I, P f ` fff 3 dBarn inspection with Building RANCHO Inspection Supervisor, 7-20-09 UCAMONGA CAUFOanU •Termite and dry rot damage. • Water damaged roof.New roof needed. • Installing new roof is not recommended until framing is secured. •Full-size redwood lumber(may be salvageable). •Top plates,rafters,and large percentage of studs are okay. • Sill plates,girders,cripple wall studs have major damage from termites and water intrusion. • Roof framing does not look too bad from the inside. • Roofing material(comp shingle)is gone,roof joists are okay.Basic perimeter of the building is in bad shape. •Approximately 60-70%of the foundation would have to be rebuilt. •Re-buildable?Yes. Will it cost a lot of money?Yes •Likely to collapse under seismic activity?Yes 1L10/0" , Analysis 1 URc o N,A °0 CAUFOBNIA -___.. 1. Determine that the barn structure is historically significant and initiate inclusion of the barn structure as part of the landmark designation for the Emery House. 2. Determine that the barn structure merits some historic significance and recommend designation of the barn as a point of historic interest. 3. Determine that the barn structure is not significant enough and not initiate landmark designation nor a historic point of interest designation. 4 ILs �€ Etiwanda Historical Society comments' RANCHO UCAMONGA $ •RN14 • Would like to see alternative to complete demolition, such as: — Dismantle and reconstruct elsewhere (Isle house location) — Save what is salvageable — Have a blueprint of it drawn so that it may be replicated (HABS/HAER drawing) — Photographic record • However, since demolition of the barn would be considered a ministerial action, CEQA review would not be triggered. In other words, the City would not have legal authority to place these conditions on the applicant requesting the demolition. .11?"'tp,,04 Conclusion and Recommendation RANCHO I UCAMONGA nunfarvu ✓ Merits some significance, but may not be as significant as previously proposed. ✓ In poor condition, minimally significant, and inadequately located. ✓ Does not have owner consent for landmark designation. Staff recommends alternative 2: to designate the barn as a Point of Historic Interest only. Should the owners apply for a demolition permit of the barn in the future; alternatives will be suggested, but can not be forced onto the applicant. 5 STAFF REPORT ;al:4 • PLANNING DEPARTMENT Lt DATE: September 9, 2009 RANCHO TO: Chairman and Members of the Historic Preservation Commission CUCAMONGA FROM: James R. Troyer, AICP, Planning Director BY: Candyce Burnett, Senior Planner • SUBJECT: UPDATE ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS • DURING THE PAST 3 YEARS • GENERAL: The City lost a fulltime Historic Preservation Planner position in 1994. In early 2007, staff was able to backfill this position and created a Historic Preservation Planning position again. Staff developed a list of major Historic Preservation activities which included: • Updating the Historic Preservation Ordinance, • Creating language for Historic Districts, • Preparing a National Landmark Designation for the Etiwanda Depot, and • Acting as the Liaison to the local historical societies and to monitor the Local Landmark and the Mills Act Contract Program. • Over the past 3 years, the Historic Preservation Planning staff has worked diligently to re-establish the Historic Preservation Program. This involved re-organizing files, re-establishing policies, creating new forms and handouts, completing the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) forms for properties as needed, reestablishing contact with the Etiwanda Historic Society, arranging tours for the commission and staff, reinitiating our Historic Plaque Program, and managing the Archives program. BACKGROUND: In October of 2007, staff presented at a joint City Council/Planning Commission meeting a Historic Preservation Program update. During the presentation, staff apprised both the City Council and Planning Commission on the long term goals of the program. These goals included the preparation of a Historic Preservation Element for the General Plan Update, the Historic Preservation Ordinance Update, Comprehensive survey program, and updating the Mills Act and community outreach programs. Staff updated the Planning/Historic Preservation Subcommittee in March of 2009 regarding the progress that had been made on most of the major goals and our involvement with different organizations to complete other major projects, such as the Etiwanda Railway Depot restoration, website development, and a book by Don Clucas. MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS/LONG TERM GOALS AND PROJECT STATUS General Plan Update/Citywide Survey Currently, staff is working with Chattel Architecture to develop General Plan goals, objectives, and policies related to Historic Preservation for the Update. This includes updating the City's "Designated & Potential Historic Site List" of previously surveyed properties that are listed as • "Surveyed Undetermined Significance" and identifying additional resources previously not identified. Staff held a kick off meeting and citywide tour with Chattel on April 17, 2008 and a series of Item B HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Major HP Accomplishments September 9, 2009 Page 2 • meetings with potential stakeholders. Staff identified neighborhoods of potential significance for future historic district designation. Additionally, Chattel Architecture delivered a presentation to the Planning/Historic Preservation Subcommittee on March 4, 2009, regarding the General Plan and Survey Update. Staff is currently reviewing policy papers for Historic Preservation and Chattel Architects findings and studies will be included in the updated General Plan. Historic Preservation Ordinance The Historic Preservation Ordinance was originally adopted in 1979 (amended last in 1993) and is currently inconsistent with CEQA and other State and national preservation standards. Staff • initiated the ordinance update and developed a stakeholders group to participate in the ordinance update process. Staff held two stakeholder meetings (June 24, 2008 and October 7, 2008) and has been working on finalizing a draft ordinance. The draft ordinance has been reviewed by the City Attorney and is being reviewed by Chattel Architecture (Historic Preservation Sub-consultant for the General Plan Update). A draft of the ordinance will be presented to the Stakeholders group once finalized, and ultimately will be presented to the Historic Preservation Commission for review and recommendation to the City Council. It is anticipated that the ordinance' will be adopted concurrent with the General Plan Update or shortly thereafter. The ordinance will create guidelines to establish Historic Districts, administer the Mills Act program, and establish clear regulations and guidelines to ensure better protection of historic resources consistent with State and Federal laws. Historic Preservation Month • For the past two years, the City has participated with the National Trust for Historic Preservation to celebrate the National Preservation Month in May (2008 and 2009). The Planning Department held kick-off events that created awareness of local history such as holding an "open house" and • introducing the program to local residents and to City staff. Staff expanded the program in 2009 to include proclamations that were presented to both historic societies, a booth at the Land Use Open House "Community Fair" at Central Park, and held a reception and award ceremony for all historic property owners. Etiwanda Depot Restoration and National Registry Designation Staff has been working on restoring the Historic Etiwanda Depot with Community Development Block Grant funds as they have become available. At this point, selective demolition of non-historic elements has occurred and those elements have been removed from the exterior and interior of the structure. Staff has been working with an architect for preparation of the structural engineering plans related to the proposed preservation efforts. The next phase of restoration will be to re- circulate bids for the Depot roof restoration project and seismic retrofit. Additionally, staff has been working with the architect who is preparing the HABS/HAER drawings and the National Register Designation application. Staff requested and received permission from SANBAG (property owner) to designate the Depot on the National Registry. The application is currently being reviewed by staff. • • B-2 • • HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Major HP Accomplishments September 9, 2009 • Page 2 Chaffey-Isle House Restoration Staff has been working on restoring the Historic Chaffey-Isle House with Community Development Block Grant funds as well. Both interior and exterior improvements are nearing completion including the installation of the perimeter columns and fencing. Staff is currently working with the Etiwanda Historic Society on the interior finish work (flooring) and landscaping. ' Mills Act Monitoring The City has 34 active Mills Act Contracts for properties that have been designated as Local Landmarks. The Mills Act Contract reduces the property tax for the owner to allow for rehabilitation and maintenance of the historic structure. Mills Act inspections are completed by staff to verify compliance with the conditions of the contract. Prior to 2007, because of the limited staff available, the annual Mills Act inspections were put on hold. Over the past two years (2008 and 2009), staff has performed the annual Mills Act Contract inspections. Certified Local Government Application On February 24, 2009, staff submitted an application to the National Park Service to be authorized as a Certified Local Government (CLG). Staff received a letter from the National Park Service that they were forwarding a negative recommendation to the State Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) • • regarding our application. Staff updated the Historic Preservation Commission on August 12, 2009, regarding the feedback from the OHP on our application to become a CLG. No further information has been received since this update. • RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission receive the staff report and file for future reference. Respectfully submitted, A / .r Jame' Troyer, AICP Planning Director JRT:cb/Is • • B-3