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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
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1, Lois J. Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was
posted on 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
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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:
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HPC Minutes -2- March 14, 2012