HomeMy WebLinkAbout00-242 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 00-242
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING HISTORIC
LANDMARK 00-02 DESIGNATING THE GRANDMA ISSAK
HOUSE, LOCATED AT 9611 HILLSIDE ROAD AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -APN: 106 1-571-01.
A. RECITALS.
1. Kimberly and Jay Pocock have filed an application for 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 October 11, 2000, the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application
and recommended approval.
3. On November 15, 2000, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
considered said application.
4. All legal prerequisites 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 2 acres of land,a square configuration,
located at 9611 Hillside Road.
3. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Council on November 15,
2000, including written and oral staff reports,together with public testimony,and
pursuant to Section 2.24.090 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code, this
Council hereby makes the following findings and facts:
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a. Historical and Cultural Significance:
Finding 1: The proposed landmark is particularly representative of an historic period,
type, style, region, or way of life.
FacVs: The property identifies an historic period of the 1900's
when a large number of Russians emigrated from
Russia due to religious persecution.
Finding 2: The proposed landmark is an example of a type of building, which was once
common, but is now rare.
Facts: The residence retains the architectural character of
the colonial Revival period, and exhibits evidence of
masonry construction that was popular circa 1905.
Finding 3: The proposed landmark is of greater age that most of its kind.
Facts: The landmark eligible property is approximately 100
years old. The structure is approximately 85 years
old.
Finding 4: The proposed landmark was connected with someone renowned or
important or a local personality.
Facts: The property was owned by Katharina Issak, mother
of Mrs. Abraham K. Toews. The Toews family was a
family of Russian immigrants who contributed greatly
to the Russian and Mennonite communities.
Finding 5: The proposed landmark is connected with business or use,which was once
common, but is now rare.
Facts: The residence, and rows of Eucalyptus trees are
reminiscent of the citrus industry, and ranching that
was once a common business and land use in the
Rancho Cucamonga area.
b. Historic Architectural and Engineering Significance:
Finding 1: The construction materials or engineering methods used in the proposed
landmark is unusual, significant, or uniquely effective.
Facts: The engineering methods such as the open veranda
and the decorated verge board consisting of a
wooden arch are unusual and uniquely effective in
keeping the character of the structure. The fieldstone
facing is a unique material and is not usually found in
architecture and engineering in the homes of today.
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Finding 2: The overall effect of the design of the proposed landmark is beautiful, or its
details and material are beautiful or unusual.
FacVs ': The open veranda, decorated verge board consisting of a
wooden arch, and fieldstone facing reinforce the style commonly
found in grove houses of the early 1900s.
Facts Z: Site orientation (to the south)adds to the rarity of the
proposed landmark.
c. Neighborhood and Geographic Setting:
Finding 1: The proposed landmark materially benefits the historic character of the
neighborhood.
Facts: The immediate vicinity of Archibald Avenue and
Hillside Road exhibits two other historical resources,
the Demens-Tolstoy House and the Toews House.
The proposed landmark contributes to the variety of
architectural trends throughout the Rancho
Cucamonga area from the early 1900s and historical
continuity of the neighborhood.
4. This Council 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, per Article 19, Section 15308.
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, that the City Council of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga hereby approves Landmark Designation 00-02 on the 15th day of
November 2000.
6. The Mayor of this City Council shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
Please see the following page
for formal adoption and signatures
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 15th day of November 2000.
AYES: Alexander, Biane, Curatalo, Dutton, Williams
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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ATTEST:
De ra J. Ada C, City Clerk
I, DEBRA J.ADAMS,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 15th day of November 2000.
Executed this 16th day of November 2000, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
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Debra J. Adam MC, City Clerk