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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012/03/28 - Agenda Packet - HPC THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA RANCHO CUCAMONGA MARCH 28, 2012 - 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Council Chambers 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Chairman Munoz_ Vice Chairman Howdyshell _ • Fletcher_ Wimberly_ Oaxaca _ II. . ANNOUNCEMENTS A HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION PRESENTED TO JAMES R. TROYER, PLANNING DIRECTOR III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 8, 2012 Regular Meeting Minutes March 14, 2012 Regular Meeting Minutes IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS 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. V. COMMISSION BUSINESS/COMMENTS • VI. ADJOURNMENT HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA RANCHO MARCH 28, 2012 CUCAMONGA Page 2 1, Lois J. Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on March 22, 2012, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. 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 hftp://www.CitVofRC.us • If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting, • please contact the Planning Department at (909) 477-2750. Notification of 48 hours priorto the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Listening devices are available for the hearing impaired. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES • Regular Meeting February 8, 2012 Chairman Munoz called the Regular Meeting of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Historic Preservation Commission to order at 7:00p.m. The meeting was held in the Council Chambers at Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Chairman Munoz then led in the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS: PRESENT: Richard Fletcher, Lou Munoz, Francisco Oaxaca, ABSENT: Ray Wimberly; Frances Howdyshell STAFF PRESENT: Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney; Larry Henderson, Principal Planner; Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer; Mayuko Nakajima, Assistant Planner; Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary; Tabe Van der Zwaag, Associate Planner APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: Moved by Oaxaca, seconded by Fletcher carried 3-0-2 (Howdyshell, Wimberly absent), to approve the minutes of January 25, 2012. • DIRECTOR'S REPORTS A. UPDATE ON THE CONDITION OF THE HISTORIC COUR HOUSE, LOCATED AT 7567 ETIWANDA AVENUE Mayuko Nakjima, Assistant Planner gave the staff report. Commissioner Fletcher asked about how the fire in the house may have started and some history about the house itself. Ms. Nakajima stated it is assumed the fire was started by vandals and she did not have the actual history of the structure with her this evening. Larry Henderson, Principal Planner reported that the history of the house is detailed in the information put out by the Etiwanda Historical Society. He said if the Commissioner desires it, staff can request the report about the fire from the Fire Department. He asked Ms. Nakajima if currently there is an abatement proceeding. Ms. Nakajima said she believed the house is structurally sound. Mr. Henderson said that because there is a tarp on the roof, it may indicate the roof is leaking and therefore unsound. He reported that staff can send a letter to the insurance company with respect to the need for specific repairs. Commissioner Fletcher asked if we have contacted the insurance company and what was their • response thus far. I Ms. Nakajima said she has spoken to them and they have said they would replace the roof in kind; she said she believes it is a composition roof. Chairman Munoz asked what is being done from an enforcement perspective. • Ms. Nakajima said Code Enforcement has sent notices and made contact with the owners. She said she is currently unaware of any specific timeframes. So far the owners have secured the property. Chairman Munoz asked how the windows were secured. Ms. Nakajima said they have been boarded up. Chairman Munoz asked for a report at the next meeting giving the status of what is being done. He said the property is in shameful condition and it would appear the owner apparently does not care that it is an historic home as it is falling apart after a fire and is open to the elements. He said it appears to be neglect on the owner's part. He said we need to be proactive on this house because not long ago it was a very nice home on that corner and an icon for the area. He said the new owner may not be aware of their responsibilities. He asked if staff could request an abatement order. Mr Henderson said staff can give them the steps to take in the form of a letter, provide them a schedule from the insurance company and see what timeframes may have been given to them from Code Enforcement. Commissioner Oaxaca expressed concern about the significant fire damage and remarked that this should activate the new HPC Ordinance. He asked if staff is aware of their plans for the structure. Ms. Nakajima said the owners have said they are unsure about their plans. • Commissioner Oaxaca asked if it is on a residential size parcel or if it is part of the adjacent larger parcel. Ms. Nakajima said it is on a small parcel as there is another owner that has the larger parcel. Commissioner Fletcher asked what the roof material is. He noted that if it is shake, they would not be permitted to repair more than 10% of the existing with shake material. He said staffs letter should instruct them that the roof repair should be done before more damage occurs and that the doors and windows should be replaced and the property/site cleaned up. PUBLIC COMMENTS Luana Hernandez 6797 Hellman Avenue stated she is disappointed we let this home go. She said when there are complaints it is a shame the City is not more aggressive with the property owner. She said new historic home owners are not aware of the do's and don'ts. She said the City needs to be more forceful with owners that neglect their property. • HPC Minutes -2- February 8, 2012 COMMISSION BUSINESS AND COMMENTS Commissioner Fletcher announced the State of the City address and luncheon at Etiwanda Gardens • starting at 11:30 a.m. on February 15th. He said the Mayor will be speaking. He said anyone may attend and they can call the Chamber of Commerce for tickets at (909) 987-1012. Commissioner Oaxaca recalled the discussion regarding the Thomas Winery building. He said he would like an update report for the next meeting. Commissioner Fletcher agreed that it would be nice to hear what happens with that. Larry Henderson, Principal Planner, stated thatwhen the applications forthe Conditional Use Permit and Entertainment Permit are deemed complete,they will be scheduled for Committee and then will be brought forward to the Commission for review. Commissioner Oaxaca noted that he is aware of someone that could assist with the move of the conveyor and that he brought this to the Planning Director's attention. Chairman Munoz agreed that he would like a report at the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT Motion: Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Oaxaca, carried 3-0-2(Howdyshell,Wimberly absent),to adjourn. The Historic Preservation Commission adjourned at 7:25 p.m. • Respectfully submitted, James R. Troyer, AICP Secretary Approved: • HPC Minutes -3- February 8, 2012 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA • HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting March 14, 2012 Vice Chairman Howdyshell called the Regular Meeting of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Historic Preservation Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held in the Council Chambers at Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Vice Chairman Howdyshell then led in the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS: PRESENT: Richard Fletcher, Frances Howdyshell, Francisco Oaxaca, Ray Wimberly ABSENT: Lou Munoz STAFF PRESENT: Larry Henderson, Principal Planner; Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer; Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary; Tabe Van der Zwaag, Associate Planner ANNOUNCEMENTS • None APPROVAL OF MINUTES No action was taken on the minutes of February 8, 2012 because of a lack of quorum for the specific approval of those minutes. Motion: Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Wimberly, carried 3-0-1-1, (Oaxaca abstain, Munoz absent) to approve the minutes of February 22, 2012. PUBLIC COMMENTS None COMMISSION BUSINESS/COMMENTS Commissioner Fletcher requested that when staff presents reports regarding historic landmarks or properties of historic interest, that the reports include a summary describing the historic nature of the property. • ADJOURNMENT Motion: Moved by Oaxaca, seconded by Wimberly, carried 4-0-1, to adjourn. The Historic • Preservation Commission adjourned at 7:04 p.m. Respectfully submitted, James R. Troyer, AICP Secretary Approved: • • HPC Minutes -2- March 14, 2012