Agenda packet — Ontario City Council, February 6, 2024 (part 2 of 3)

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Armstrong Rose Beds
Band Stand
Frankish Fountain
Mule Cart Display
WCTU Fountain
Veterans Memorial
CDF Masonry Curb
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nm In-Kind Replacement Silk Oak Tree
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nm Magnolia Tree
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EUCLID AVENUE | Historic Property Treatment & Management Plan DRAFT April 2022
Appendix C
Appendix C
Previous Determinations of Eligibility:

Euclid Ave. NRHP Nomination
Euclid Ave. Historic District Local Designation
176
NFS Form 10-900a OMB No. 1024-0018
(8-86)
United States Department of the Interior
National Park Service

NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES

CONTINUATION SHEET
Section ___ Page __

SUPPLEMENTARY LISTING RECORD
NRIS Reference Number: 05000843 Date Listed: 8/10/2005
Euclid Avenue San Bernardino CA
Property Name County State
N/A
Multiple Name
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places in accordance with the attached nomination documentation subject to the following exceptions, exclusions, or amendments, notwithstanding the National Park Service certification included in the nomination documentation.
/ Signaure/ofthe Keeper Date of Action
Amended /Teems in Nomination:

Description:

Materials: Other/Asphalt (roadway); Other/Granite, Concrete (curb); Other/Earth (landscaped boulevard)
Significance
While Criterion B (Association with significant individuals) is discussed in the narrative text, the nomination best relates the significant contributions of the Chaffey family and Charles Prankish under Criterion A for the broad patterns of local history. The nomination provides little comparative information regarding others extant resources associated with the individuals; nor does it provide sufficient justification for the "works of a master," although the property is significant under Criterion C as a fine example of historic period landscape design.

These clarifications were confirmed with the CA SHPO office.

DISTRIBUTION:

National Register property file
Nominating Authority (without nomination attachment)
177
2005
N PS Form 10-900 | > • OMB No. 1024-0018
(Oct.1990) I I J(JN <
United States Department of the Interior
National Park Service I
National Register of Historic Places
Registration Form
This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions in How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If any item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place additional entries and narrative items on continuation sheets (NPS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items.

1. Name of Property___________________________________________________ historic name Euclid Avenue_______________________________________ other names/site number State Route 83______________________________________________________

2. Location_________________________________________________________ street & number From 24th Street in Upland to Philadelphia Street in Ontario [_] not for publication city or town Upland and Ontario_____________________________d vicinity state California code CA county San Bernardino code 071 zip code: 91761:91762:
___________________________________91764:91710

3. State/Federal Agency Certification
As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1986, as amended, I hereby certify that this ^ nomination D request fondet srmination of eligib
Historic Plai:e s ar d meets the procedure
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/Title Date
In my opinion, the property D meets D does not meet the National Register criteria. ( D See continuation sheet for additional comments.)
Signature of commenting or other official Date
State or Federal agency and bureau

4. National Park Service Certification
I thereby certify that this property is:

V^pF^atgred in the National Register
\f Q See continuation sheet.

D determined eligible for the
National Register
D See continuation sheet.

D determined not eligible for the
National Register
D removed from the National
Register
D other (explain): ________
Date of Action
178
Euclid Avenue
NcHiit; uf PruptJily
San Bernardino County. CA
County and State

5. Classification
Ownership of Property
(Check as many boxes as apply)
d private
£3 public-local
K] public-State
Q public-Federal
Category of Property
(Check only one box)
O building(s)
O district
D site
£_] structure
H] object
Name of related multiple property listing
(Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) N/A
Number of Resources within Property
(Do not include previously listed resources in the count.) Contributing Noncontributing
____________________ buildings
________ sites
1 (bandstand structures
1 (landscape)
1 (road)
3 (fountains, statue) 2 (reconstructions) objects
5__________3______ Total
Number of contributing resources previously listed in
the National Register

6. Function or Use
Historic Functions
(Enter categories from instructions)
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This National Register nomination is for an approximately 8.4 mile long section of Euclid Avenue, currently part of California State Route 83 (SR-83), which runs from 24th Street to the Chino Valley Freeway (SR-71) through the Cities of Upland, Ontario and Chino. The historic portion of Euclid Avenue, is a spacious two hundred (200) foot wide treelined boulevard that travels from 24th Street in Upland, at the foothills of Mount Baldy, approximately

8.4 miles south to Philadelphia (Ely) Street in Ontario. Euclid Avenue right-of-way consists of two fifty-five (55) foot drives, one northbound and one southbound which are separated by a sixty (60) foot landscaped center median and bordered by fifteen (15) foot parkways with sidewalks. The Nomination is for the entire width (200 feet) of the right of way. The subdivision of the Ontario Irrigation Colony was intended for agricultural development, primarily citrus, and their related dwellings. Surrounding the Town of Ontario (from the Southern Pacific Railroad to Fourth Street), residential and commercial town lots were developed with larger Villa lots adjacent to the town. Euclid Avenue bisected the Colony, in a north-south direction, connecting the agricultural areas with the town. Intersecting streets were at an interval of a one-quarter (0.25) mile, with the streets in the Villa Lot area at an interval of one-eighth (0.125) of a mile and in the town are three-hundred seventy-five (375) feet. Minor alterations to the road, because of its function as a State Highway have not adversely affected the historic character and nature of Euclid Avenue.

The center median is planted with predominately California Pepper (Schinus Molle) trees, 50 feet on center, with Date Palm (Phoenix Dactylifera) trees, originally alternating with the peppers, typically existing at intersections; both originally planted in 1883. The Date Palms were removed shortly after they were planted to give the street a more uniform look and therefore have no impact on the integrity of the street. Many of the original trees remain, most notably north of Foothill Boulevard to 24th Street, which remains in original condition.

Some Southern Magnolias (Magnolia Grandflora) have been planted along Euclid to replace pepper trees that had died and had to be removed. There are also the occasional Cedar Deodar (Cedrus Deodara) and other tree specimens that have been planted over the years. These trees have been planted in varying amounts throughout the proposed area. These specimens are non-contributing to the site and over time should be replaced with California Pepper trees. The parkways are planted with Silk Oak (Grevillea Robusta) trees, 30 feet on center, and Date Palms, originally planted in 1883 -1886. Once again the majority of the Palms were removed by the Chaffey Brothers shortly after they were planted. The original trees still exist in their original location. In addition, a variety of Armstrong Registered roses have been planted in the median. While Armstrong Nurseries (now Armstrong Lawn and Garden Centers, established in 1889 in Ontario) is an important part of Ontario's history, the planting are a non-contributor to this nomination.

The curbs and gutters along Euclid Avenue were originally made of Granite cobblestones and concrete, the majority of which still exists. Some curbs were replaced with concrete-only curbs, most notably from "G" Street south to Philadelphia Street, starting in the 1910s. The original cast iron lampposts were replaced in the mid 1920's with the King's Standard cast Iron lampposts. Ontario, Upland and California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) have added more modern light fixtures, because of Euclid Avenue's designation as a State Highway.

The Women's Christian Temperance Union (W.C.T.U) fountain was originally built in 1901 and was located at the northwest corner of Euclid Avenue and "A" Street (now Holt Boulevard). It has been moved several times 182
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and is now in place in front of tfie Bandstand at Euclid Avenue and "C" Street, and is a contributor to the nomination. It also has been identified as appearing eligible (3S) for inclusion in the National Register. The Madonna of the Trail Monument, already a State Historical Landmark, stands at its original location on the Euclid Avenue Median at the Foothill Boulevard intersection, and is a contributor to the nomination. Immediately north of the Monument is the entrance to the bridal path, which extends to 24th Street.

The fountain erected by Charles Prankish, originally located in the center median, was moved by CalTrans in 1983 with the construction of the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific Railroad underpass. It currently sits approximately 150 feet from its original location, adjacent to Euclid Avenue in front of the Ontario Museum of Art and History (Old City Hall) just north of the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks. The original Community Bandstand, built in 1887, was located in the center median at the intersection of Euclid Avenue and "A" Street (now Holt Boulevard). It was removed in the 1920's, but was recently reconstructed (using historic photos) in the median at the intersection of Euclid Avenue and "C" Street, and is a non-contributor to the nomination. The Mule Car display, commemorating the original mule cars that traveled from 24th Street to the Southern Pacific Railroad, is located in the median between Holt Boulevard and "B" Street. This display features a replica of the original mule car, and is a non-contributor to the nomination. The Veteran's Memorial, originally constructed after World War I and subsequently removed, has been reconstructed on the median and the intersection of Euclid Avenue and "B" Street, and is a non-contributor to the nomination. Also located in the median are several concrete planters and benches that were constructed to replace temporary ones that were installed in the 1950s. These are also non-contributors to the nomination.

Bordering the street right-of-way is a variety of buildings and uses. The southern part of Euclid Avenue constructed by the Chaffeys is in the original commercial core of the city, Downtown Ontario. The northern part is in an area that is predominately residential, with some commercial, religious and institutional uses through the Cities of Ontario and Upland.

The only major alterations to Euclid Avenue have been the underpass under the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific Railroad tracks and the construction of the San Bernardino (1-10) Freeway and the Foothill (SR-210) Freeway, which passes under Euclid Avenue. The Foothill (SR-210) Freeway underpass has kept the integrity of Euclid Avenue. Because of the requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the landscaping, median, and other character defining features of Euclid Avenue have remained intact. The care Caltrans took on the Foothill Freeway, is not evident in either the San Bernardino Freeway or the Southern and Union Pacific Railroad underpasses. The San Bernardino (1-10) Freeway, built in the early 1950's has created a somewhat significant impact to the character of the street. The median is not landscaped, but some trees were planted. The impact is minimized since visually Euclid Avenue continues beyond the freeway. The impact would be more severe had the freeway passed over Euclid Avenue. The most severe impact is at the railroad underpass for the Southern and Union Pacific Railroads. Built in 1982-83, the overpass visually separates the original Chaffey portion of the Avenue and the Prankish addition. The overpass was not designed to be sensitive to the historic character of Euclid Avenue. The project was however given a determination that it did not impact the street. Several minor alterations over the years, including the replacement of dead and183 D/.fci
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diseased landscaping, addition of new light fixtures, and the replacement of curbs and gutters. The alterations that have been made do not significantly impair the overall integrity or character of Euclid Avenue.

The setting of Euclid Avenue has not changed, except to the extent that some of the buildings and structures adjacent to the avenue have changed overtime. This change is reflected primarily in the different architectural styles of houses and commercial buildings along Euclid Avenue. Although there have been changes overtime the original design concept and character of Euclid Avenue remains has retained its historic integrity. 184
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Street Segment
24th Street to Foothill Freeway (SR-210)
Foothill Freeway (SR-210) Underpass
Foothill Freeway (SR-210) to 17th Street
17th Street to 16th Street
16th Street to Foothill Boulevard
Foothill Boulevard to San Bernardino Freeway (1-10)
San Bernardino Freeway (1-10) Underpass
San Bernardino Freeway (1-10) to G Street
G Street to the Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific Railroad Underpass
Union Pacific Railroad to Philadelphia Street
Parkways
Silk Oak (Grevillea Robusta)
Silk Oak (Grevillea Robusta)
Silk Oak (Grevillea Robusta)
Silk Oak (Grevillea Robusta)
Silk Oak (Grevillea Robusta)
Silk Oak (Grevillea Robusta)
None
Silk Oak (Grevillea Robusta)
None1
None
Silk Oak (Grevillea Robusta)
Median
California Pepper (Schinus
Mode)
California Pepper (Schinus
Molle)
California Pepper (Schinus
Molle)
California Pepper (Schinus
Molle)
California Pepper (Schinus
Molle)
California Pepper (Schinus
Molle) mixed with Carob Trees
(Ceratonia Siliqua)
None
California Pepper (Schinus
Molle)
California Pepper (Schinus
Molle)
None
California Pepper (Schinus
Molle)
Other Plantings
Citrus Trees have been planted
between the parkways and the
edge of the bridge, behind the Silk
Oak Trees
Date Palms (Pheonix Dactylifera)
planted between Silk Oak trees in
parkways
Magnolias (Magnolia Grandlora)
and Deodars (Cedrus Deodara)
have been planted in Median
periodically with the Peppers
Magnolias (Magnolia Grandlora)
have been planted in Median
periodically with the Peppers
Clusters of American Sweet Gum
(Liquidamber Styraciflua) and
Scotch Pines (Pinus Sylvestris)
periodically in Median
Notes:

1. Between G Street and the Union Pacific Railroad was laid out as the Town of Ontario and beginning in the mid 1880s the Parkway trees were removed as the town developed. 185
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Euclid Avenue is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under Criteria A and C. Euclid Avenue is a significant piece of not only the local history of Ontario and Upland, but also the State of California.

Euclid Avenue was the centerpiece of the Ontario Irrigation Colony, which was to become the Cities of Ontario and Upland. There is also a significant link between Euclid Avenue and the history of Australia. The Significance of Euclid Avenue can be assigned to two areas: Community Planning and Development and Social History.

Euclid Avenue is also culturally significant to the Cities of Upland and Ontario. It has been the center of community events and activities since 1882. It is so closely identified as an important part of the community that the Euclid Avenue median is depicted in Ontario's City Seal and Upland's City Seal depicts Euclid Avenue travelling up to 24th street and the Madonna of the Tail Monument.

Historical Background
The significance of Euclid Avenue in the areas of community planning and development are based on the creation of the Ontario Irrigation Colony by George Chaffey Jr. and William Benjamin (W.B.) Chaffey. A discussion of the landscape architecture of Euclid Avenue has been included to further show the importance of Euclid Avenue.

Community Planning and Development - the Chaffey Irrigation Colonies i
George Chaffey Jr. was born in Brockville, Ontario, Canada and grew up in Brockville and Kingston, Ontario, Canada. He followed his father's footsteps and became a ship builder. Engineering ran in the Chaffey Family.

George Chaffey Jr's uncle, Benjamin Chaffey, was involved with the construction of the Victoria Bridge, which crosses the St. Lawrence Seaway in Montreal. George started his career as a shipbuilder and designed and built over 20 ships, most notably the S.S. Geneva, which in 1875 was the fastest light draught ship in America, and had an article published about it in Scientific American. George and William's father retired in 1878, and moved the family, including, his brother Charles and his sister Emma to the Arlington area of Riverside. William and his family moved with their father. The Chaffey family planted one of the first orange groves in Arlington.

William had seen first hand the potential of agricultural development and had toured the Cucamonga area with Charles. He had also written George regarding the potential of agricultural development in the Cucamonga area. In 1880, George came to Riverside to visit the family. His brother Charles took him on a tour of the Cucamonga area. George soon became infected with the same enthusiasm that William and Charles had for the prospect of developing agricultural land in Cucamonga. He set out to become an expert in irrigation. On Thanksgiving Day in 1881, they traveled to the house of Captain Joseph S. Garcia and bought 1,000 acres of the Cucamonga Rancho. Shortly after they bought additional land, and established the 2,500 acre Etiwanda Irrigation Colony, named after an Indian Chief and friend of his Uncle Benjamin.

William Chaffey saw the difficulties in Arlington when landowners did not have any water rights. In Riverside, the founders of the settlement had created a system by which a settler would buy land but be dependent on water from a company that they had no control of. A fellow Canadian, Matthew Gage, created the Gage Canal186 United States Department of the Interior
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to bring waters from the Santa Aha Riverbed to his lands in Arlington to avoid the problem. Luther M. Holt, publisher of a Riverside newspaper, thought the solution to the problem was to incorporate as a Mutual Water Company. This system became known as the Holt-Chaffey Mutual Water Company System, and it became the model of future irrigation developments.

The premise of the Mutual Water Company System was very simple, ensure that every landowner was given a share of the water, based on the amount of land they owned. First, the Chaffey Brothers bought the land and water rights. Second, they established a water company, and created shares of stock. They then sold their water rights to the company for all the shares of stock. As they then sold land to settlers, the sale also included shares of stock in the water company, thereby ensuring the landowners had control of the water company and therefore the water. The first settlement to use this system was the Etiwanda Irrigation Colony.

While developing Etiwanda in 1882 (which sold over 1,400 acres in the first eight months at $100 per acre), the Chaffey Brothers began thinking about a new project. The money earned from Etiwanda allowed the Chaffey's to negotiate with Captain Garcia for the San Antonio Lands portion of the Cucamonga Rancho. George Chaffey imagined this new settlement. In the Life of George Chaffey, written in 1928 by J.S. Alexander, he states that:
"From the plateau at the foot of the mountain I obtained a bird's-eye view of the whole area I proposed to acquire, and while I was standing there looking at it, I saw what Ontario was to and did become."
The Chaffey Brothers bought the 6,216 acres of the San Antonio Lands on September 15,1882 for $60,000.00.

Subsequent purchases of railroad and government land created the land for the townsite and the crucial 114 acre Kincaid Ranch at the mouth of the San Antonio Creek, which was purchased for $11,000.00, rounded out the Ontario Colony. During the purchases, the developers of Pomona claimed rights to San Antonio Creek.

Through negotiations each received half the water in the creek. George Chaffey knew that there was much more water underground than on the surface. He considered the creeks in Cucamonga to flow inside out. He was proved right. Today, Pomona receives 9% of their water from San Antonio Creek and 72% from underground sources. Ontario has received up to 88% of its water from underground sources.

Improving on the Etiwanda Colony, this new venture was intended to be a model settlement. The plan for the colony was based on four fundamental principals:

1. Distribute the water over the whole tract to each farm lot in cement pipes, each holder to share in the water proportionately to his holding irrespective of distance from the source;

2. Construct a main thoroughfare from one end of the settlement to the other/and lay it out in such a way that it will be a thing of beauty forever;
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3. Provide a College for the agricultural education of the people of the colony and for the general education of their children;

4. Secure the best possible class of settlers by a reversionary clause in the deeds to each allotment forbidding absolutely the sale of intoxicating liquor. ; Euclid Avenue was conceived and planned by George and William Chaffey to be the centerpiece for their "Model Colony". It was to be the main thoroughfare through the Ontario Irrigation Colony. It was to travel from San Antonio Heights, at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, at the north end of the colony, south to the Southern Pacific Railroad (see attached map). In the Life of George Chaffey, written in 1928 by J.S.Alexander, he states that:
"George Chaffey's subdivision set the new standard for rural communities. Its most striking feature was that every ten-acre lot had street or avenue frontage. From the Mesa he laid out the main avenue 200 feet wide and eight miles long [actually 6.2 miles] to the Southern Pacific Railway crossing. Parallel Avenues 66 feet wide were laid out at half-mile intervals. These were intersected by numbered cross streets running east and west every quarter of a mile, thus cutting the tract into a series of eighty-acre blocks, each subdivided into eight ten-acre lots, exclusive of the space occupied by streets and avenues." (page 48)i i The second principal, creation of a thoroughfare that ran from one end of the settlement to the other, became Euclid Avenue. Because of its extraordinary beauty and function, Euclid Avenue became the centerpiece of the Colony and soon served as a model for other settlements within the United States and Australia. The historic stretch of Euclid Avenue runs through the current Cities of Ontario and Upland where it remains a community centerpiece and prominent historic landscape.

George Chaffey's plan for Ontario had principals that were laid down in advance, for the colonization of the territory in what Vide Ingersoll called, in his Annals of San Bernardino County, "the most perfect then formulated".

One of these principals was the creation of what was to become Euclid Avenue. That principal was:

Construct a main thoroughfare from one end of the settlement to the other, and lay it out in such a way that it will be a thing of beauty forever;
Euclid Avenue was designed and laid out in 1882 by George and William Benjamin (W.B.) Chaffey, the founders of the Ontario Irrigation Colony. Construction began that same year under their direct supervision. By January 1883, four (4) miles had been graded. Planting of the trees from the Southern Pacific Railroad to 4|h Street began in April 1883. The parkway was originally planned to be planted with only a double row of Palm trees, but the Chaffey Brothers decided to plant a double row of California Pepper trees 50 feet on center, along with the Palms. This was done because Pepper trees were fast growing and would provide landscaping while the Palms grew. Most of the Palms were later removed by the Chaffey Brothers. Several of the Palm trees still188 O/.tc -\ayraret .V;,.. ; ^.- .^. r.

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exist at street intersections. The entire stretch of the Avenue was completed to 24th Street in 1884. A single row of Grevilleas and Eucalyptuses were planted along the side parkways because of their ornamental qualities.

W.B. Chaffey, a horticulturist, planted mostly Australian trees, because of their resistance to heat and their drought tolerance. The connection to Australia began with the planting of Euclid Avenue and as J.S.Alexander called it, Euclid Avenue was "almost a little bit of Australia set in the heart of California", (page 48) So great was the achievements of the Chaffey Brothers that on January 17,1903, the United States Government chose Ontario as the standard for all United States Irrigation Colonies. In 1904, a model of the colony was prepared for and presented at the St. Louis World's Fair (hence the name, "The Model Colony").

In 1885, Alfred Deakin, Victorian minister of water supply and the future first Prime Minister of Australia, was in the United States on a fact finding mission, heard about the Chaffey's irrigation colonies and came to Ontario.

Impressed by the Ontario Colony, he convinced George and William Chaffey to come to Australia and establish irrigation colonies there. In 1886, the Chaffey Brothers sold their interests in Ontario and moved to Australia to establish new irrigation colonies.

A group of Investors, led by Charles Prankish, bought out the Chaffey Brothers and formed the Ontario Land and Improvement Company. Prankish bought the property south of the Ontario Irrigation Colony, from Southern Pacific Railroad to the Rancho Santa Ana Del Chino, and named it the South Side Tract. Prankish then extended Euclid Avenue south to Ely Street, now Philadelphia Street, through his South Side Tract. The street was laid out and constructed under his personal supervision in 1886 to conform with the Chaffey's plan for Euclid north of the Southern Pacific Railway.

By the 1930s, Euclid Avenue had received widespread recognition as being an outstanding example of landscape architecture and was known as one of the most beautiful boulevards in the world. On October 24, 1926, an article in the Los Angeles Times reported that Euclid Avenue was "a boulevard of national and even world renown and is unmatched for its beauty... an attraction 'raved over' by every visitor to Southern California".

Ed Ainsworth, a columnist, reported in the mid 1930s in his column "El Camino Real" that:
"Charles Gibbs Adams, nationally known landscape architect, not long ago reported that a jury of experts, named for the purpose of selecting the world's most beautiful highways had included-the Ontario thoroughfare in its list of seven." • :

Euclid Avenue was designed to be the focal point of the Ontario Colony. Historically, community events have been held there. This includes the Fourth of July parade and All-States picnic (named the World's Largest Picnic Table by the Guinness Book of World Records), the Chaffey Tournament of Bands, and Christmas on Euclid. That tradition continues with the summer concerts at the reconstructed bandstand, the Arts and Crafts show, the classic car show and the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast and numerous other events. In addition, the 189
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Euclid Avenue Nativity Display, Ontario Historic Landmark No. 65 has been displayed on Euclid Avenue since 1959.

An important part of the development of Euclid Avenue and the Ontario Colony was the transportation aspect of the Avenue. The Chaffey Brothers designed a grand boulevard for horses and carriages and an electric trolley line that would travel down the median. The Chaffey Brothers departed for Australia before the construction of the trolley line began. Charles Frankish founded the Ontario and San Antonio Heights Railroad Company, which constructed the trolley line. The first trolley, called the "Gravity Mule Car", traveled down the Euclid Avenue median from 24th Street to the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1888. The mules pulled the car up the hill, then were loaded on a pull out platform at the rear of the car, and rode back down the hill. The mule car was replaced in 1895 by electric trolleys and became one of the Pacific Electric Red Car Lines in 1912 and ran until 1928. Mr. Earl H. Richardson, who invented the "Hotpoint" electric iron in 1903, electrified the trolley line. In addition, the Chino Valley Narrow Gauge Railroad traveled down the southern part of Euclid Avenue between the Southern Pacific Railroad and the town site of Chino.

Euclid Avenue is also located at a crossroads of transportation, past and present. It intersects historic trails, highways (including Route 66), railroads, and modern freeways. The Madonna of the Trail monument, which is one of twelve statues, marks the pioneers'trail across the United States. The Madonna of the Trail monument in Upland signifies the western end of the trail. The monument farthest east is in Bethesda, MD. The Monument was dedicated by a then obscure judge from Missouri, and future President of the United States, Harry S.

Truman.

Landscape Architecture
Euclid Avenue was designed and laid out in 1882 by George and William Benjamin (W.B.) Chaffey, the founders of the Ontario Irrigation Colony. Construction began that same year under their direct supervision. There is no information regarding the labor used to construct Euclid Avenue, although we do know that the Chaffey Brothers used Chinese laborers to construct tunnels to bring water from San Antonio Creek. By January 1883, four (4) miles had been graded. William Benjamin Chaffey was a horticulturist and was responsible for the plant selections and supervised the planting of the colony. Planting of the trees from the Southern Pacific Railroad to 4th Street began in April 1883. Edward J. Jacquet, from Switzerland, was in charge of the planting. He had a crew of five men. The parkway was originally planned to be planted with only a double row of Date Palm (Phoenix Dactylifera) trees, but it was decided to plant a double row of California Pepper (Schinus Molle) trees 50 feet on center, along with the Palms. This was done because Pepper trees were fast growing and would provide landscaping while the Palms grew. Most of the Palms were later removed by the Chaffey Brothers.

Several of the Palm trees still exist at street intersections. The entire stretch of the avenue was completed to 24th Street in 1884. A single row of Silk Oak (Grevillea Robusta) trees were planted along the side parkways because of their ornamental qualities. W.B. Chaffey chose to plant mostly Australian trees, because of their resistance to heat and their drought tolerance. The connection to Australia began with the planting of Euclid 190
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Avenue and as J.S. Alexander called it, Euclid Avenue was "almost a little bit of Australia set in the heart of California", (page 48)
Little is known regarding the career of William Benjamin Chaffey because he resided in Mildura, Victoria, Australia from 1886 until his death in 1926. There is no information regarding any formal schooling W.B.

W.B. Chaffey was the President of the association for many years. Because of his dedication to the industry that helped save the Mildura Colony and to the Colony itself, W.B. Chaffey was the first President of the Shire of Mildura in 1903, and the first Mayor of the City of Mildura in 1920.

Euclid Avenue also has an international significance associated with it. The founding principals of the Ontario Irrigation Colony were also used in the development of the Chaffey Irrigation Colonies in Australia. Both the Mildura and Renmark Irrigation Colonies, each founded by the Chaffey Brothers in 1887, contain as the main thoroughfare, a 200 feet wide right-of-way with a 60-foot median and two parallel avenues each 66 feet wide.

The Mildura colony also has Pepper trees planted, this time as a single row on the parkways. Both colonies were laid out around this avenue, just as Ontario was laid out around Euclid Avenue.

Period of Significance
The Period of Significance for Euclid Avenue is 1882 to the 1930s. The 1882 date is established with the creation of the Ontario Irrigation Colony and Euclid Avenue by George and William Chaffey. The 1930s date is established because of the development pattern of Ontario and Upland. Euclid Avenue was a significant element for transportation, a social gathering place and as an identifiable landscape feature of the community.

As both cities converted from an agricultural colony to a modern city, the transformation occurred first along Euclid Avenue. From the turn of the 20th century until the start of World War II, development of residential neighborhoods on agricultural property occured adjacent to Euclid Avenue. While this transformation occurred Euclid Avenue continued to be a significant element in the community.

As the cities developed, the typical suburban sprawl of Southern California affected the significance of Euclid Avenue. In 1928, the Pacific Electric Railroad abandoned its Euclid Avenue Line, lessening the role of Euclid Avenue as a significant transportation route. Euclid Avenue played a less important role in the development of the two cities as the cities expanded away from Euclid Avenue. After World War II and the subsequent housing191 Of.ID *upra\-
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boom, the significance of Euclid Avenue was dramatically reduced as the cities rapidly expanded away from Euclid Avenue. The development of the Interstate Highway System was the final blow to Euclid Avenue's dominance as a important transportation element Althought still a State Highway, Euclid Avenue is just a piece of the regional system, instead of the primary route.

As a social gathering place, Euclid Avenue is still important to the community. Through time and as more people settled in Ontario and Upland, the events typically and exclusively held on Euclid Avenue spread to other areas of the City's to bring those events to more of the community. It has not been until recently that Euclid Avenue has had a resurgence as a social gathering place. Euclid Avenue has been and will always be a significant landscape feature to the community. Euclid Avenue's significance in the Cities of Upland and Ontario ended at World War II. That event was a watershed moment not only for the history of the United States but also for the development of Southern California. The entire landscape of Southern California changed and Euclid Avenue was not exempt from this change. These events determined our selection of Euclid Avenue's period of significance from 1882 until the 1930s.

National Register Criteria
Euclid Avenue is the most prominent and arguably the most significant historical resource in the Cities of Ontario and Upland. It's origins date back to the creation of the Ontario Irrigation Colony and it is the best physical example of the ideals, principles and genius of the Chaffey Brothers. Euclid Avenue meets criteria A, and C for placement on the National Register of Historic Places. A discussion under Criterion B was provided to show the relationship between Euclid Avenue and the people significant in Ontario and Upland's History in order to further show the importance of Euclid Avenue to the local communities.

Criterion A
Criterion A, requires that the resource have a quality of significance that is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history.

The principals of Ontario and the Holt-Chaffey Mutual Water Company changed the way communities were developed. As previously discussed, Ontario was only the second community developed on the mutual water company system. This system and the principal's for the creation of Ontario so revolutionized the way agricultural communities were developed that it was recognized by the Department of Interior and the United States Congress, and was designated as the standard model for development of agricultural colonies established in and by the United States. The Model was also used by the Chaffey's in Australia and copied by numerous other Australian developments.

The centerpiece and most visible aspect of this model was Euclid Avenue. Euclid Avenue was used as the prime method of transporting the water. Since every parcel had street (east/west roads) or avenue (north/ 192
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south roads) frontage, and since every street intersected Euclid Avenue, concrete pipes were constructed and put underground on Euclid Avenue to carry the water to the parcels. In Ontario, the water company, named the San Antonio Water Company, (after San Antonio creek, the source of the water) is still in operation today.

Criterion B
Criterion B deals with the significance of a resource as it relates to its association with the lives of persons significant in our past. Euclid Avenue is associated with numerous people significant to the history of Ontario and Upland, California and the United States. The three people most associated with Euclid Avenue are George and William Benjamin (W.B.) Chaffey, and Charles Prankish. Also indirectly associate with Euclid Avenue are Andrew McCord Chaffey, who brought Branch banking to California, and Alfred Deakin, the first Prime Minister of Australia. The first of these people is George Chaffey.

George Chaffey Jr.

George Chaffey was one of the most significant figures of his time. Chaffey's connection to historic figures began as a young man. George Chaffey's father was in the shipping and ship building business and shipped many items along the Great Lakes for Mark Hanna. As J.S. Alexander recites, Hanna was:
"a kind of American King-maker, who made William McKinley president, and virtually controlled National Republican politics in the U.SA for a generation. Whenever Mark Hanna visited he always stayed at the home of George Chaffey Senior." (page 19) Engineering ran in the Chaffey Family. Benjamin Chaffey, uncle of George Chaffey Jr., was involved with the construction of the Victoria Bridge, which crosses the St. Lawrence Seaway in Montreal. George's father, as previously mentioned, was a shipbuilder. George started his career as a shipbuilder and designed and built over 20 ships, most notably the S.S. Geneva, which in 1875 was the fastest light draught ship in America, and had an article published about it in Scientific American. During the creation of the Etiwanda, George Chaffey created the Mutual Water Company system with Luther M. Holt, a system that ensured water rights with the purchase of land. This system would become a standard for future developments.

George Chaffey was also involved in numerous other enterprises. In 1882, he installed an electric light at his house, powered by hydroelectric power, just 3 years after Thomas Edison invented it, making it the first light west of the Rocky Mountains. Due to the interest in electric lighting shown by the City of Los Angeles, Chaffey founded the Los Angeles Electric Company, and according to J.S. Alexander, Los Angeles was "the first city in the United States, if not the world, to be exclusively lighted by electricity".

George Chaffey was also fascinated by the telephone and installed a phone line from his house in Etiwanda to San Bernardino. The line was later extended to Ontario. According to J.A. Graves in his book "My Seventy Years in California" Chaffey's long distance phone line was the longest line in operation in the world, and had 193
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remained the longest in the state for some time. George Chaffey, along with his brother William Benjamin (W.B.) Chaffey founded not only Etiwanda and Ontario, but also Australia's first two Irrigation Colonies, Renmark and Mildura. George Chaffey returned from Australia 10 years later and continued his extraordinary achievements.

He returned to help Ontario and Upland out of a drought that was plaguing all of Southern California through the drilling of artesian wells in the canyon. He also bought a property in Cucamonga and found water, allowing it to be piped to Ontario and sold. His greatest achievement was in 1900 when he became president of the California Development Corporation, built the Imperial Canal, which irrigated the Imperial Valley, and founded the towns of Mexicali, Calexico, and Imperial.

In 1905, Chaffey went to the Owens Valley, bought land with the intention of irrigating the land, developing hydroelectric power and building an electric railroad to Los Angeles. He also founded the town of Manzanar, which would later become the site of one of California's most famous interment camps. The acquisition of this land and its water rights, was in direct conflict with secret plans of William Mulholland and the City of Los Angeles to bring water to the San Fernando Valley. Los Angeles eventually bought out the Chaffey interests.

Chaffey's final irrigation project was the irrigation of the East Whittier-La Habra area, where he brought water 14 miles to irrigate the area.

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The second significant historic figure associated with Euclid Avenue is William Benjamin Chaffey. W.B. Chaffey, as he was known, was a horticulturist and partner with George in the Chaffey Irrigation Colonies. W.B. was responsible for the planting of Euclid Avenue. He first came to California in 1878 when his father retired to Riverside. W.B. became interested in horticulture and became well respected locally. As previously discussed, little is known regarding the career of William Benjamin Chaffey because he resided in Mildura, Victoria, Australia from 1886 until his death in 1926. There is no information regarding any formal schooling W.B.

Chaffey had in horticulture. When he was 22, he moved his family to Arlington. It is known that he received much of his training in horticulture in the citrus groves of Riverside. According to a January 11, 1896 Special Edition of the Ontario Observer, W.B. Chaffey's:
"Extensive knowledge in practical horticulture, gained while farming the home ranch at Arlington, and in planting and caring for a large number of Riverside orange groves owned by absentees." When the Chaffey Brothers went to Australia, W.B. was responsible for the planting of Deakin Avenue in Mildura, which is based on Euclid Avenue's design, with similar landscaping to that of Euclid Avenue. He decided to stay in Mildura when George returned to America. We do know that while in Mildura, he dedicated himself to the creation and development of the dried fruits industry. The Chaffey Colonies of Renmark and Mildura joined to form the Australian Dried Fruits Association. W.B. Chaffey was the President of the association for many years. Because of his dedication to the industry that helped save the Mildura Colony and to the Colony itself, W.B. Chaffey was the first President of the Shire of Mildura in 1903 and the first Mayor of the City194 United States Department of the Interior
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of Mildura in 1920. He was known in Mildura as "Boss" and eventually became the "Old Man of Mildura". He became so beloved that there is<a statue of him in the center median of Deakin Avenue in Mildura.

Charles Prankish
Third is significant figure is Charles Prankish, who formed the Ontario Land and Improvement Company and bought out the Chaffey's when they left for Australia. Prankish completed the Chaffey vision for Ontario.

Prankish was responsible for the extension of Euclid Avenue south of the Southern Pacific Railroad. He also was responsible for the creation of the Ontario &San Antonio Heights Railway, which traveled down Euclid Avenue until it was bought out by the Pacific Electric Railway. Because of his holdings in Ontario, he was influential force in Ontario and Upland politics for almost 50 years.

Criterion C
Criterion C relates the significance of the resource if it embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction. As discussed previously in the description of the street, Euclid Avenue has distinctive characteristics of a method of construction, with its rock curbs, unique median and other features. The second portion of Criterion C is that the resource represents the work of a master. Euclid Avenue is the visual representation of the accomplishments of the Chaffey Brothers. The Chaffey Brothers became the premier developer of agricultural and irrigation colonies in Southern California and Australia. George Chaffey became the foremost authority of his time on irrigation.

His creation and development of Etiwanda, Ontario, Renmark, Mildura, Calexico, Mexican, Imperial and Manzanar as irrigation colonies and his development of water in the East Whittier-La Habra area allowed the growth and development of Southern California. His greatest achievement, and one of the greatest achievements in the history of irrigation, was the creation of the Imperial Canal, which first successfully diverted water from the Colorado River. This canal was completely gravity fed. These achievements prove the George Chaffey was a master in the development of Irrigation.

W.B. Chaffey was the horticulturist. He was one of the leading cultivators of citrus groves in the Arlington area of Riverside, and was a leader in the creation and development the Dried Fruit Industry in Australia. W.B. was responsible for the plant selection for Euclid Avenue and supervised the planting. Euclid Avenue is the embodiment of the Chaffey Brothers ideals and principles regarding the development of agricultural and irrigation communities and is the best representation of their work in California.

Significant Person(s):

George Chaffey Jr.

William Benjamin (W.B.) Chaffey
Charles Prankish
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Bibliographical References:

Alexander, JA, The Life of George Chaffey.A Story of Irrigation Beginnings: California and Australia. London, MacMillian and Co. LTD. 1928
The Daily Report, Ontario.

December 11, 1952
December 14, 1952
December 27, 1952
January 4, 1953
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Prankish, Charles. "Ontario, the Gem of Colonies." Ontario Observer, 1888.

Prankish, Leonard
"Out of the West". The Daily Report, March 23, 1961
"Out of the West". The Daily Report, Ontario, February 18, 1962 "Out of the West". The Daily Report, Ontario, October 28, 1962 Mexican-American Civic Committee, Ontario
"Euclid Avenue, Ontario, U.S.A." Official Program, Ontario Diamond Jubilee. 1957. "Famous Gravity Mule Car" Official Program, Ontario Diamond Jubilee. 1957. "First Hydro-Electric Power." Official Program, Ontario Diamond Jubilee. 1957.

Ontario Observer. Ontario Observer Special Edition, Ontario, January 11, 1896.

Pioneer Title Insurance Company, "1887-1888, San Bernardino County Shares in the Boom of the Eighties, and the Pattern of Many of its Present Valley Towns and Cities is Established". The Story of San Bernardino County. San Bernardino, California 1958
Rounds, Michael. Ontario: Gem of the Foothills. Carlsbad: Heritage Media Corp. 1999 196
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Verbal Boundary Description:

Euclid Avenue right-of-way, from 24th Street in the City of Upland, South to Philadelphia Street in the City of Ontario.

Boundary Justification:

The boundaries of the nomination those of the historic stretch of the street, constructed between 1882 and 1888. 24th Street is the northern most point, beginning, of Euclid Avenue. Philadelphia was the historic southern most point, end, of Euclid Avenue. The boundaries include the entire 200-foot width of the public right-of-way, which includes the 60 foot wide landscaped median, two 55 foot wide drives, and two 15 foot wide landscaped parkways and sidewalks. South of Philadelphia Street was not improved until the 1970's and later, and is therefore not of significance.
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Euclid Avenue -All photos taken Courtesy of the Model Colony Room, Ontario City Library

1. Euclid Avenue -1898 (bandstand in foreground)

2. Euclid Avenue -1890 (bandstand in foreground)

3. Euclid Avenue -1905 (bandstand in foreground)

4. Euclid Avenue -1888 (frankish fountain in foreground)

5. Euclid Avenue aerial -1920

6. Euclid Avenue - looking north from Holt Boulevard

7. Euclid Avenue-1887

8. Euclid Avenue - Looking North from Holt Boulevard

9. Euclid Avenue - Looking South from B Street

10. Euclid Avenue - Looking North frpm Holt Boulevard

11. Euclid Avenue - Looking North from Holt Boulevard

12. Euclid Avenue - Veteran Memorial on Euclid Avenueat Holt Boulevard 198
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1. Euclid Avenue -1898 (bandstand in foreground)

2. Euclid Avenue -1890 (bandstand in foreground)
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3. Euclid Avenue -1905 (bandstand in foreground)
Euclid Avenue -1888 (frankish fountain in foreground)
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6. Euclid Avenue - looking north from Holt Boulevard
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7. Euclid Avenue-1887

8. Euclid Avenue - Looking North from Holt Boulevard
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9. Euclid Avenue - Looking South from B Street

10. Euclid Avenue - Looking North from Holt Boulevard
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15. Deakin Avenue, Mildura Australia
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17. Deakin Avenue, Mildura Australia

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20. Deakin Avenue, Mildura Australia

21. W.B. Chaffey Memorial Statue, Deakin Avenue, Mildura Australia

22. W.B. Chaffey Memorial Statue, Deakin Avenue, Mildura Australia

23. Chaffey Fountain, Deakin Avenue, Mildura Australia

24. Deakin Avenue, Mildura Australia
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21. W.B. Chaffey Memorial Statue, Deakin Avenue, Mildura Australia

22. W.B. Chaffey Memorial Statue, Deakin Avenue, Mildura Australia 210
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Location of negatives: Ontario Planning Department, 303 East B Street, Ontario, CA 91764

1. Looking north from Philadelphia Street, Ontario

2. Looking west toward Euclid School,Ontario

3. Looking south toward the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific Railroad Underpass, Ontario

4. Looking east towards the Prankish Fountain and Old City Hall (just north of the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific Railroad Underpass), Ontario

5. Looking north at Holt Boulevard, Ontario

6. Looking north at C Street towards the R. Jack Mercer Community Bandstand, Ontario

7. Looking northwest at C Street towards the Granada Theater, Ontario

8. Looking west at the Gardiner Spring Auditorium, Chaffey High School, Ontario

9. Looking north towards the San Bernardino Freeway from 6th Street, Ontario

10. Looking north from the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, Upland

11. Looking south from Foothill Boulevard (Route 66), Upland

12. Looking north from Foothill Boulevard (Route 66) toward Madonna of the Trail, Upland

13. Looking north from Foothill Boulevard (Route 66) toward bridal path, Upland

14. Looking west at the Foothill Freeway, Upland

15. Looking south at rock curbs and drainage ditch, Upland

16. Looking north at rock curbs and drainage ditch, Upland

17. Looking south from 24th Street, Upland
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SKETCH MAP
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Portion of Euclid Avenue from 24th Street to 26th Street. Original Plan went to 26th Street, but removed shortly after construction
Section constructed by the Chaffey Brothers -1882
Section constructed by Charles Prankish -1886
Red Outline - Ontario Irrigation Colony Boundaries - Created by the Chaffey Brothers Blue Outline - South Side Tract Boundaries - Created by Charles Prankish Green Outline - Current City Boundaries
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The Euclid Avenue Historic District contains
the portion of the Avenue which is north of G
and south of the I -10. All properties which
front Euclid Avenue in this portion have been
included within the Historic District
boundaries.

Euclid Avenue was designed and laid out in 1882 by
George & William Chaffey to be the backbone and
centerpiece for the “Model Irrigation Colony”. The
brothers designed the avenue to be a thing of
functionality and lasting beauty. Euclid Avenue had
provisions for an electric railway, water rights for each landowner, electric lights, and long distance telephone lines, and a local educational institution. All of these components were integral to the growth and
development that occurred along the avenue. The
avenue was designed to run from San Antonio Heights
at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains at the north
end of the colony to the southern edge of the colony at the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks.

Construction of the avenue began that same year under the Chaffey brother’s direct supervision and, by 1884, four miles of the avenue had been graded. The median was landscaped with Palm trees and faster growing Pepper trees. The curbs and streets were made of granite cobblestone.

The cobblestone streets have been paved over with asphalt several times over the years and are no longer visible. In 1886, the Chaffey’s sold their interest in Ontario to Charles Frankish who then formed the Ontario Land and Improvement Company.

Charles Frankish purchased the land south of the
Southern Pacific Railroad tracks and continued
construction of Euclid Avenue to conform with the
Chaffey’s plan. By the 1930’s, Euclid Avenue had
received widespread recognition as being an
outstanding example of landscape architecture and was
known as “one of the most beautiful boulevards in the
world”. In 2005, Euclid Avenue and the median, from
Philadelphia Street in Ontario to 24th Street in Upland, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as

HISTORY
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The Euclid Avenue Historic District is defined by
various periods of growth and development that
occurred from 1888 through 1965. The first period of
development was from 1888 -1900 and is referred to
as the Period of Settlement. Victorian architecture
was popular during this era and there are grand and
modest examples of the style along Euclid Avenue.

The years 1901 -1920 is considered the Period of
Solidification. Ontario became established and
Craftsman architecture became popularized during this period. The years 1920 through 1930 are the Progressive Era. The Era was a boom time for Southern California as industries related to oil production, citrus, and tourism increased dramatically. Many middle class homes constructed during this period were designed to conjure romantic times and far away places including French Eclectic and Spanish Revival architectural styles. From 1930 to 1936, Depression Era homes were constructed more modestly with smaller scale vernacular bungalows absent of any particular architectural style. The late 1930s, brought about new construction for Chaffey High School through Works Progress Administration (WPA) funding, as well as other civic buildings and infrastructure throughout the City. As population grew, a building surge of new homes occurred, despite a supply shortage and restriction on materials during the war. Known as the Post -War Era, the 1940’s saw a decline in new construction and remodeling until about 1944 when industry shifted from war production to post -war production. General Electric and Exchange Orange Products expanded, constructing new buildings and adding new jobs. By 1946, 743 new homes were constructed in the Early Post War Tract, Minimal Traditional, and Ranch architectural styles.

During the 1950s, the City’s population swelled to 23,000. $14 million dollars worth of new construction was invested in the City with nearly $11 million being allocated to new housing.

During this period of development, zoning made its greatest impact to Euclid Avenue. The downtown began to expand from its center core north to I Street displacing Victorian era single family homes. These homes were either converted to commercial uses, relocated to other parts of the City, or demolished and replaced with mid -century modern buildings and commercial uses.

It was during this period that architectural styles typically used on residential buildings were used on commercial buildings. Within this two block segment of Euclid Avenue are two medical office buildings that have elements of the Ranch and the Early Post -War architectural styles. These single story buildings, which feature low pitch hipped roofs, large windows, and front yard setbacks, are compatible with the residential styles of the area and do not detract from the district.

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Euclid Avenue is a 200 foot wide right of way with a 60 foot wide landscape median and 15 foot wide parkways.

From G Street to I -10 Freeway, there are three lanes of travel in each direction. Given its size and grandeur, Euclid Avenue is the centerpiece of Ontario from when it was built to the present. The improvements within the
right of way are part of what creates the character and framework for the district.

Median
The sixty foot (60’) wide center landscape median in
Euclid Avenue is heavily landscaped with California
Pepper, Deodar Cedar, various Palm trees, turf and
beds of Armstrong Roses. The median is edged with
rock curb. There are periodic breaks in the median for cross traffic maneuvering. In the mid 2000’s, the
vehicular break in the median at Princeton Street was
eliminated in order to improve safety in front of
Chaffey High School.

Street Trees
The most prominent street tree along this portion of Euclid Avenue is the Silk Oak. Mature Silk Oaks line both the east and west sides of Euclid Avenue. Coast Live Oak (on West Fifth Street) and Camphor Trees (on West Fourth Street) also have a significant presence within the district. In total, there are more than three dozen tree varieties within the district. These public trees reinforce the importance and grandeur of Euclid Avenue and the district, as a whole. Special care will need to be taken to ensure these trees are protected given their maturity and number.

Sidewalks
Most of the sidewalks along Euclid Avenue within the
Historic District are “scored” —with a square scoring
pattern found in many of the older neighborhoods in
Ontario. This sidewalk pattern is a unifying feature
within the district. When sidewalks within the district need to be repaired or replaced, the scored sidewalk
pattern should be replicated.

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Non Contributors 29
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Euclid Avenue Historic District contains the properties within it noted to the right. The specific description of each property begins on page 7. In addition to historic buildings, the historic district includes public right of way improvements. The median, street lights, street trees, rock curbs, and streets are considered features which contribute to the significance of the historic district and have been included as two contributors in the table to the right.

HISTORIC RESOURCE SUMMARY
Curbs
The curb material found in early Ontario historic
neighborhoods is indigenous rock. The curbs along
Euclid Avenue were originally made of Granite
cobblestone and concrete and the gutters were made of
cobblestone. The curb and gutter system were designed to act as channels for drainage coming from the local
mountain which is a unique method of construction for
its time. The majority of original rock curbs within the Euclid Avenue Historic District still exist today with
minimal rock curb replacement. However, there are portions of rock curb along Euclid Avenue, predominately located south of G Street, that have been replaced over time as pictured above.

Street Lights
This historic district has a variety of street light styles. The original cast iron lampposts were replaced during the mid – 1920s with King Standard lampposts.

Overtime, these lights have been replaced by Cobra light fixtures by the City of Ontario and the California Department of Transportation to improve the safety for vehicular traffic along Euclid Avenue which is State Highway Route 83.

While these later type of light fixtures may be necessary for safety, the preferred lighting is King Standard, where feasible.

Front Yards Setbacks and Open Space
The front yard open space in the residential area of the historic district, while not within the right of way, is a character -defining feature of the neighborhood.

Furthermore curb cuts, driveway widths, fencing (height, material, and location) and landscape features which interfere with open space may detract and alter this character-defining feature.

ROCK CURB ON EUCLID AVENUE
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Landmarks to date
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HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE
The Historic District meets the following designation criteria as contained in Section 9 -1.2615 of the City’s Development Code:

1. It is a geographically definable area possessing a concentration of Historical resources o r thematically related grouping of structures which contribute to each other and are u n i f i e d by plan, style, or physical development; and embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of a m a s t e r o r possesses high artistic values; and

The Euclid Avenue Historic District is comprised of properties which front Euclid Avenue from north of G Street to south of I -10 at the Ontario City limit. The historic resources within this district embody distinct residential architectural styles that vary from the Victorian era to the Post War Era. These resources collectively represent the City’s pattern of development starting from 1887 through the 1960s.

2. It reflects significant geographical patterns, including those associated with different eras of settlement and growth, particular transportation modes, or distinctive examples of a park landscape, site design, or community planning; and

As town founders, George and William Chaffey, planned and developed Ontario, Euclid Avenue and the median would be the centerpiece in their design. Not only did Euclid Avenue serve as the main roadway to and from town, it also was utilized as an irrigated pathway for Chaffey’s newly irrigated colony.

The Euclid Avenue Historic District is predominately residential development with single and multi family residences, churches, and a school which embody architectural elements and styles from multiple periods of development, starting as early as the late 1880s and ending in the late 1960s. The shift to commercial buildings and uses between G and I Streets that occurred during the 1950s makes up a “transition area” from downtown commercial to residential that currently exists today. The significance of the district relates to each period of development which is exemplified through the residential architectural styles of the buildings.

4. It is or the contributing resources are, associated with the lives of persons important to Ontario California, or national history.

Early town residents that provided essential services were often considered leaders of the community promoting and contributing to the settlement of the colony. Residents that are considered important to the settlement of Ontario were often early citrus pioneers, bankers, clergy men, teachers, doctors, and business owners. The table below documents provides a list of important people who resided on Euclid Avenue.

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George & William Chaffey – City of Ontario
founders who established Euclid Avenue
Newman Draper– Founder of Draper
Mortuary
Oscar Arnold– President of First National
Bank
Jerene Appleby Harnish– Owner of the Daily
Report newspaper
W.E. Freemire– Ontario Mayor Dr. Alois Graettinger– Rancher James Bradford– Founder of the Avenue
Livery Stable
Rev. Richard Gushee– Reverend of the Christ
Church
Jay Dewey Harnish- Architect and founder of
HMC Architects
Lela McClelland– Chaffey College/High
School Art Teacher
Captain J.P. Robertson- Civil war vet and
Banker
Charles Latimer– Founder of the San Antonio
Orchard Company & City Council Member
Herbert Oakley– Citrus Rancher Peter Vandenberg– Superintendent of General Electric Flat Iron Plant
Thomas Henry– Rancher Lewis McCann– Owner of the McCann Hardwood Store
Alfred Davenport– City Council Member
(1928-29)
Sanford Ballou– Rancher and owner of Citrus
Ford
Clifford Huston– Rancher & Banker Alex R. Gemmel– Owner and founder of Gemmel’s Pharmacy
Charles & Rose Mead– Owner of the Central
Drug Store
Judge James Pollock– Justice of the Peace &
President of Ontario National Bank

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Date Built: 1926 (est.)
Significance: Lloyd Dickens built this complex
with central pedestrian courtyard
access, a common arrangement for
bungalow courts. The buildings
are stucco with timbers and hung
windows.

Historic Status: Contributor
Eligible for Landmark
712 North Euclid Avenue 1048-242-07
Style: Minimal Traditional
Date Built: 1936 (est.)
Significance: This single family residential
building in the Minimal Traditional
style has two apparent additions.

One at the entrance and one on the
south elevation. Although the style
is simplistic in nature, these
alterations are a compatible design
and do not detract from the original
construction. The home was
converted to offices in 1972.

Historic
Status:

Contributor

715—727 N. Euclid Ave. & 118, 120, 130,208, 222 W. G St. 1048-271-18 thru 22 Style:

Date Built: 1960 (est.)
Significance: This suburban style shopping
center was built over several years
including a Vons Market in 1960.

The center’s design and
architecture is typical strip
commercial from this time period.

Historic
Status:

Non-Contributor
Not Eligible
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718 North Euclid Avenue Dr. E.L. Wenger Medical Building 1048-242-08 Style: Modern Ranch
Date Built: 1945
Significance: This building was built as a
medical and dental office for Dr.

E.L Wenger in a modern Early
Tract style. In 1947, a series of
carports and detached storage
rooms were added to the rear of
the property. Roof -mounted
mechanical equipment were added
in 1958.

Historic
Status:

Contributor
Eligible for Landmark
728 North Euclid Avenue 1048-242-01
Style:

Date Built: 1993
Significance: This two story building was
designed and is used for
administrative and professional
offices.

Historic
Status:

Non-Contributor
Not Eligible
735 North Euclid Avenue 1048-271-17
Style: International Modern
Date Built: 1963
Significance: This bank building was built for
Citizens National Bank but has
been occupied by a number of
banks including Crocker Citizens
Bank, Wells Fargo and Bank of
America. Although this building
does not contribute to the
significance of the district, it
embodies several architectural
elements that provide character.

Historic
Status:

Non-Contributor
Eligible for Landmark

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738 North Euclid Avenue The Current Events Women’s Club 1048-241-34 Style: Craftsman
Date Built: 1911
Significance: This single story Craftsman inspired
building was used as the First
Christian Science Church until 1922
when it was sold to a local women’s
club. It was moved to this site in the
mid-1930s from West B Street. The
Euclid Avenue site was donated by
Earl Richardson of Hotpoint Electric
Heating Company (GE).

Historic
Status:

Local Landmark No. 30
Contributor
Designated: June 2, 1998
747 North Euclid Avenue The Oscar Arnold House 1048-271-16 Style: Spanish Colonial Revival
Date Built: 1920
Significance: This home was built for Oscar
Arnold, President of First National
Bank of Ontario. The home has a
low-pitched red -tiled hip roof. The
stucco exterior is embellished with
heavy timbered shutters and lintels
around the deeply recessed
casement windows and paneled
wood front door.

Historic
Status:

Local Landmark No. 31
Contributor
Designated: June 2, 1998
748-750 North Euclid Avenue The Bungalow Court 1048-241-35 Style: Mediterranean Revival
Date Built: 1937
Significance: This bungalow court is one of six
still remaining in Ontario. It
contains four units with rectangular
plans. While the building has been
remodeled, it retains many of its
original architectural elements such
as: stucco siding, tiled gable roofs,
tile vigas and chimney pots.

Historic
Status:

Local Landmark No. 32
Contributor
Designated: June 2, 1998

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755 North Euclid Avenue 1048-271-15
Style:

Date Built: 1957
Significance: This two story structure was built
as a Travel Lodge Motel. The
building has a flat roof with
narrow eaves. It is stucco sided
with aluminum slider windows.

The screen block wall surrounding
the pool was commonly used
during this time period.

Historic
Status:

Non-Contributor
Not Eligible
756 North Euclid Avenue 1048-241-01
Style:

Date Built: 1953
Significance: This one -story commercial
structure has a flat, slightly
pitched gable roof and stucco
siding. It has contained various
medical office, general office and
commercial uses since it was built.

Historic
Status:

Non-Contributor
Not Eligible
802 North Euclid Avenue The Woodlawn Apartments 1048-252-41 Style: French Eclectic
Date Built: 1948 (est.)
Significance: This 2 story apartment building
has a series of hipped and steeply
pitched front facing gables. The
building is decorated with quoin
accents and a dentil cornice along
the roof eaves. It is an excellent
example of the French Eclectic
Revival style of architecture. It
now occupies commercial uses as
well as residential.

Historic
Status:

Local Landmark No. 33
Contributor
Designated: June 2, 1998

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805 North Euclid Avenue 1048-262-18
Style: Googie
Date Built: 1959
Significance: A one story restaurant with a low
pitch roofline and gable entry with
expansive windows was constructed
for a Squires Restaurant for Mr.

Ralph Hoyle, Jr.

Historic
Status:

Non-Contributor
Eligible for Landmark
812—816 North Euclid Avenue 1048-252-42 Style:

Date Built: 1965
Significance: Originally built for office space,
this small strip commercial
building has transitioned to
predominantly retail uses.

Historic
Status:

Non-Contributor
Not Eligible
813 North Euclid Avenue The James Bradford House 1048-262-17 Style: Queen Anne
Date Built: 1892
Significance: This home has a rock foundation,
narrow wood siding, fish scale
shingles, large front veranda,
double hung windows, and
decorative posts and brackets. The
home was built for James and
Barbara Bradford who came to
Ontario in 1883. He grew oranges,
started the Avenue Livery Stable,
and was an agricultural inspector.

Historic
Status:

Contributor
Nominated for Landmark

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822 North Euclid Avenue 1048-252-01
Style:

Date Built: 1966
Significance: A single story brick office
building.

Historic
Status:

Non-Contributor
Not Eligible
825 North Euclid Avenue The W.A. Freemire House 1048-262-32 Style: Craftsman
Date Built: 1909 (est.)
Significance: This 2½ story Craftsman has a
front facing gable, horizontal
wood siding, a deep shed -roofed
porch held up by rock pillars,
exposed rafter tails and brackets,
and hung windows. The recessed
garage is of a similar design. The
home was built for W.A. Freemire
who was Mayor from 1912-1914.

Historic
Status:

Contributor
Nominated for Landmark
836 North Euclid Avenue The William W. Fischer House 1048-251-47 Style: Craftsman
Date Built: 1915 (est.)
Significance: This Craftsman style two story
home has a multi -planed gable
roof, large eave overhangs, large
front porch, hung windows, and
slated attic vents. The home has
several features which are not
typical for its style such as its
siding pattern and the rock and
brick porch piers.

Historic
Status:

Local Landmark No. 34
Contributor
Designated: June 2, 1998

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845 North Euclid Avenue 1048-261-23
Style:

Date Built: 1980
Significance: This is a modern Mediterranean
style bank building with stucco, clay
tile roof, wrought iron accents, and
arched windows. This building was
not built during Euclid Avenues
period of significance, but does not
detract from the district because of
the compatible architectural style
and front yard setback.

Historic
Status:

Non-Contributor
Not Eligible
846—848 North Euclid Avenue 1048-251-52, 53 and 54
Style:

Date Built: 1987
Significance: A modern single story medical
office building with Spanish tile
mansard roof and colonnade
arches. It was built outside the
period of significance for this
district.

Historic
Status:

Non-Contributor
Not Eligible
855 North Euclid Avenue Dr. Kaufman Medical Building 1048-261-22 Style: Minimal Traditional/Ranch
Date Built: 1956
Significance: An excellent example of a single
story Minimal Traditional/Ranch
style office building. It has a hipped
roof, minimal eave, brick veneer
board, stucco, and batten wall
cladding, small posts on covered
patio, diamond shaped glass on the
windows, shutters, and a large
brick planter. A small portion of
the breezeway was enclosed in 1997
to create a central lobby area.

Historic
Status:

Contributor
Eligible for Landmark

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856 North Euclid Avenue The Rychman Apartment House 1048-251-01 Style: Minimal Traditional
Date Built: 1952
Significance: This two story, six -unit apartment
house was constructed in 1952 for Mr.
and Mrs. Russell Ryckman. It has
classical features such as a brick
façade, recessed formal entry, hung
windows with shutters, and a
hexagonal shaped window. The
building shape is typical for the time
period within which it was built.

Historic
Status:

Contributor
Eligible for Landmark
903 North Euclid Avenue The Earl Voyles House 1048-043-14 Style: Early Post War Tract
Date Built: 1951
Significance: This single story 4 -unit apartment
complex has a low pitch hipped
roof, stucco walls and a small
entry porch, all features which
exemplify an Early Post War Tract.

Historic
Status:

Contributor
Eligible for Landmark
907 North Euclid Avenue The Captain John P. Robertson House 1048-043-13 Style: American Foursquare
Date Built: 1896
Significance: This two story home was built by
Captain Robertson who was a
civil war vet and banker. It has a
hipped roof, pedimented central
entry with columns, varying
widths of horizontal siding, hung
windows gable attic eyebrow
dormers, and other Victorian era
decorative elements.

Historic
Status:

Local Landmark No. 40
Contributor
Designated: January 19, 1999

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917 North Euclid Avenue 1048-043-12
Style:

Date Built: 1999
Significance: This two story home is a modern
adaptation of the homes built during
the Victorian and Revival periods
with its deep veranda, box shape
and hipped roof. Since it was built
outside the period of significance of
this district, it is a Non-Contributor.

Historic
Status:

Non-Contributor
Not Eligible
918 North Euclid Avenue First United Methodist Church 1048-072-01 Style: Gothic Revival
Date Built: 1951—1956
Significance: The, First United Methodist Church
is the first church in Ontario,
founded in 1884. The first church
building was built at the northwest
corner of Euclid Ave. and G St. This
is the church’s third facility
constructed between 1951 and 1956.

Historic
Status:

Contributor
Nominated for Landmark
923 North Euclid Avenue 1048-043-11
Style:

Date Built: 1999
Significance: This two story home is a modern
adaptation of a Queen Anne with
its deep veranda and wrap -around
porch, tower, horizontal siding and
fishscale shingles and hung
windows. Since it was built outside
the period of significance of this
district, it is a Non-Contributor.

Historic
Status:

Non-Contributor
Not Eligible

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936 North Euclid Avenue The Town House 1048-071-50 Style: Minimal Traditional
Date Built: 1938-39
Significance: This 5 unit apartment was built by
Jerene Appleby Harnish, owner of
the Daily Report and wife of the
building’s architect, Jay Dewey
Harnish. The building is simple in
design with a stucco exterior on
the first floor and horizontal
siding above.

Historic
Status:

Local Landmark No. 41
Contributor
Designated: January 19, 1999
938—940 North Euclid Avenue The Hollingsworth Apartments 1048-071-51 Style: Minimal Traditional
Date Built: 1941
Significance: This two -story wood frame and
stucco apartment house has two
front facing gable dormers. The
windows are double -hung and
there is a bay window on the
ground floor. This building
represents some of the earliest
modern apartment houses in
Ontario.

Historic
Status:

Local Landmark No. 42
Contributor
Designated: January 19, 1999
939 North Euclid Avenue The James E. Douglas House 1048-043-10 Style: American Foursquare
Date Built: 1890’s (est.)
Significance: This simple two -and-a-half story
home has a box shape, is wood
sided, has a low -pitch hip roof
with a deep overhang and large
shed-roofed dormers. It appears
that what may have been a front
porch has been enclosed.

Historic
Status:

Local Landmark No. 43
Contributor
Designated: January 19, 1999

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942 North Euclid Avenue The Newman E. Draper House 1048-071-52 Style: Mediterranean Revival Bungalow
Date Built: 1928
Significance: This single story residence has a red
tile hip roof with little or no
overhang. The façade is stucco or
smooth plaster. Decorative vents
and simply arched window are
located at the front facing gable.

Historic
Status:

Local Landmark No. 44
Contributor
Designated: January 19, 1999
944 North Euclid Avenue The Clayton C. Dyke House 1048-071-53 Style: Mediterranean Revival Bungalow
Date Built: 1926
Significance: This single story home has a red
tile hip roof, a plaster finish and
decorative clay vents on the front
facing gable. The home has a
recessed arched porch and multi -
pane windows. Clayton Dyke
occupied the home from 1926 —
1954.

Historic
Status:

Local Landmark No. 45
Contributor
Designated: January 19, 1999
945 North Euclid Avenue The Charles Latimer House 1048-043-09

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Date Built: 1909-1910
Significance: This home has heavy timbering,
square butt shingle siding, multi-
paned windows, a large wood door,
two side-facing gables, and heavy
exposed beams supporting the roof.

The home includes large porches
and balconies. Charles Latimer was
a member of the Ontario City
Council during the 1920s and was
proprietor of the San Antonio
Orchard Company.

Historic
Status:

Local Landmark No. 46
Contributor
Designated: January 19, 1999
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951 North Euclid Avenue Judge James R. Pollock House 1048-043-08 Style: American Foursquare
Date Built: 1898 (est.)
Significance: This home was built for Judge
Pollock who was a Justice of the
Peace and Pres. of Ontario
National Bank. It has the classic
box shape but with a front facing
gable. The home has wood
horizontal siding, hung windows,
and a porch with Doric columns
and turned spindle balustrade.

Historic
Status:

Local Landmark No. 47
Contributor
Designated: January 19, 1999
956 North Euclid Avenue The Leo J. Lucas House 1048-071-01 Style: Mediterranean Revival Bungalow
Date Built: 1924
Significance: This single story residence has a
courtyard entry, red tile hip roof,
two front facing gables with little
or no overhang, multi -pane
windows, and decorative clay
vents. The façade is smooth
plaster. Leo and Mary Lucas
resided in the from 1924—1970.

Historic
Status:

Local Landmark No, 48
Contributor
Designated: January 19, 1999
957 North Euclid Avenue The Miss Mary Pollock House 1048-043-07 Style: American Foursquare
Date Built: 1901
Significance: This home was built for Judge
Pollock’s mother and sister Mary.

The home has the classic box
shape with horizontal siding and
a central attic dormer on a hipped
roof. The covered front porch has
been enclosed.

Historic
Status:

Local Landmark No. 49
Contributor
Designated: January 19, 1999

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1003 North Euclid Avenue The A.J. Linkey House No.2 1048-052-11 Style: Minimal Traditional
Date Built: 1946
Significance: This Minimal Traditional style single
story home has a front facing gable
roof, stucco siding, a bay window
and a colonial style porch column.

Although the windows have been
replaced and the chimney has been
painted these alterations do not
detract from the building’s character.

Historic
Status:

Contributor

1004 North Euclid Avenue The Charles E. Mead House 1048-062-21 Style: Craftsman Bungalow
Date Built: 1922
Significance: This home was built by Campbell
Construction for a cost of $7,250.00
for Charles & Rose Mead, owners
of the Central Drug Store. This
cross gable roof with lattice work,
shingle siding, exposed rafter tails,
multi-paned windows and natural
stone porch columns.

Historic
Status:

Local Landmark No. 50
Contributor
Designated: January 19, 1999
1007 North Euclid Avenue The Herbert C. Oakley House 1048-052-10 Style: Stick
Date Built: 1887
Significance: The Stick style residence was
constructed in 1887 for Herbert C.

Oakley, a local fruit grower. The
home has a steeply pitched
intersecting gable roof, large
overhanging eaves, wood siding
with stick -work and hung style
windows.

Historic
Status:

Local landmark No. 51
Contributor
Designated: January 19, 1999

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1012 North Euclid Avenue The Charles I. McGready House 1048-062-24 Style: Colonial Revival
Date Built: 1922
Significance: This Colonial Revival Bungalow
was built in 1922 by Charles
McGready for a sum of $5,000.

The house has a simple
symmetrical design and a gabled
front porch with Colonial
Columns.

Historic
Status:

Local Landmark No. 52
Contributor
Designated: January 19, 1999
1019 North Euclid Avenue 1048-052-09
Style: Minimal Traditional
Date Built: 1940
Significance: This home has a cross gable roof,
multi-paned windows and wood
and stone siding constructed for
Donald Thompson. In 1990, a
permit was issued to reroof the
house with tile replacing the wood
shingle. The stone on the building
was most likely an alteration as it
is not typical material used during
this era.

Historic
Status:

Non-Contributor
Not Eligible
1022 North Euclid Avenue The Alex R. Gemmel House 1048-062-01 Style: Craftsman/Colonial Revival mix
Date Built: 1924
Significance: This two -story home appears to
be a mix of Colonial Revival and
Craftsman styles with a hipped
roof with exposed rafter tails, tall
a nd n ar r o w mu l t i - p a ne d
windows and an arched entry
door. The home was built for Mr.

Gemmel a local Drug Store
owner.

Historic
Status:

Local Landmark No. 53
Contributor
Designated: January 19, 1999
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1029 North Euclid Avenue Dr. Earl Wenger Apartment House 1048-052-08 Style: International/Modern
Date Built: 1950
Significance: This style of architecture is very
simple and unadorned. The
character defining features of this
style of architecture are the metal
frame windows, with no trim,
extensive use of glass, flat roof and
plaster walls.

Historic
Status:

Contributor
Eligible for Landmark
1031 North Euclid Avenue 1048-052-27
Style:

Date Built: 1990
Significance: This is infill construction that was
designed to fit in with the grand
homes along Euclid Avenue. It
has elements of the Queen Anne
style of architecture, such as the
octagonal towers and wood siding.

Historic
status:

Non-Contributor
Not Eliglbe
1036-1044 N. Euclid Ave. & 103-119 E. Rosewood Ct. 1048-061-21 thru 32 Style:

Date Built: 1981
Significance: This is a an infill condominium
complex that was designed after the
Tudor style of architecture. The
features that define this style are the
Half timber details mixed with
stucco and the multi -paned
windows.

Historic
Status:

Non-Contributor
Not Eligible
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EEUCLIDUCLID AAVENUEVENUE HHISTORICISTORIC DDISTRICTISTRICT 1055 North Euclid Avenue The Richard J. George House 1048-052-04 Style: Craftsman Bungalow
Date Built: 1923
Significance: This house is was constructed using
native creek -stone. The home has a
front facing gable roof with lattice -
work, exposed rafter tails and stone
porch piers. The house was
constructed for a cost of $4,000.

Historic
Status:

Local Landmark No. 56
Contributor
Designated: January 19, 1999
1049 North Euclid Avenue The Alfred L. Davenport House 1048-052-05 Style: French Eclectic Revival
Date Built: 1921
Significance: This house was built in 1921 by
Alfred L. Davenport for a cost of
$4,500.00. Mr. Davenport served on
the Ontario City Council in 1928 -
1929. The features that define the
style are the large centered chimney,
multi-paned windows, stucco walls,
and wavy roof.

Historic
Status:

Local Landmark No. 55
Contributor
Designated: January 19, 1999
1043-1047 N. Euclid Ave. Bungalow Court 1048-052-06 Style: Mediterranean Revival
Date Built: 1937
Significance: This is bungalow court faces on to a
common center court. The buildings
have tiled gable roofs, stucco walls,
tile vigas, and clay tile roofs. Each
bungalow has a large tapered stucco
chimney.

Historic
Status:

Local Landmark No. 54
Contributor
Designated: January 19, 1999
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EEUCLIDUCLID AAVENUEVENUE HHISTORICISTORIC DDISTRICTISTRICT 1106 North Euclid Avenue 1047-542-02
Style: Vacant Lot
Date Built: NA
Significance: The lot is currently used as part of
the yard for 1108 North Euclid
Avenue.

Historic
Status:

Non-Contributor
Not Eligible
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1056 North Euclid Avenue The Atchley Apartments 1048-061-01 Style: Monterey Revival
Date Built: 1924
Significance: This multi -tenant residential complex
is one of Ontario’s finest examples of
Monterey Revival architecture. This
style is a cross between the adobe
architecture of the Mission Revival
mixed with Colonial elements. It has
stucco siding with a second story
porch which is typical of this style. It
was built by William Atchley.

Historic
Status:

Local landmark No. 57
Contributor
Designated: January 19, 1999

1102 North Euclid Avenue The Edward A. Rommel House 1047-542-01 Style: Pueblo Revival
Date Built: 1925 est.

Significance: This house was constructed for
Edward A. Rommel and was
designed by Eugene Moore. It
was considered to be a very
modern home at the time of
construction, with a dishwasher
and indirect lighting. It has
stucco siding, a flat roof and an
arched entryway.

Historic
Status:

Contributor
Nominated for Landmark

236

EEUCLIDUCLID AAVENUEVENUE HHISTORICISTORIC DDISTRICTISTRICT 1112 North Euclid Avenue The Harold Latimer House 1047-542-04 Style: Italianate
Date Built: 1919 est.

Significance: Harold Latimer purchased this home
in 1924 and it remained in their
family until 1975. The home has
stucco siding, a flat roof with wide
overhanging eaves, decorative
paired brackets under the eaves, and
hung style windows with panes on
the top portion.

Historic
Status:

Contributor
Nominated for Landmark
1118 North Euclid Avenue The Godsave House 1047-541-01 Style: Italianate
Date Built: 1920 est.

Significance: This house was constructed for
Nolan and Julia Godsave. He was a
cabinet maker and owned a planing
mill on Sultana. The defining
features are the low pitched hipped
roof, stucco siding, balustraded
balcony, large overhanging eaves,
and tall multi-paned windows.

Historic
Status:

Contributor
Nominated for Landmark
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1108 North Euclid Avenue The Homer Berger House 1047-542-03 Style: Craftsman
Date Built: 1915
Significance: This home was constructed in
1915 for Homer Berger for a cost
of $4,000.00. The home has
shingle siding, a shed -roof
dormer, a brick porch, mutli -
paned, casement style windows,
exposed rafter tails, and a leaded
glass front door.

Historic
Status:

Contributor
Nominated for Landmark
JJUNEUNE 4, 20134, 2013
237

EEUCLIDUCLID AAVENUEVENUE HHISTORICISTORIC DDISTRICTISTRICT 1124 North Euclid Avenue The Graettinger House 1047-541-04 Style: French Eclectic Revival
Date Built: 1922 est.

Significance: This home was constructed for
Dr. Alois & Mary Graettinger at a
cost of $8,000. They had extensive
orange and olive groves and
owned a large amount of
property on the east side of town.

The home features a steeply
pitched gabled roof, stucco walls,
and multi paned windows.

Historic
Status:

Contributor
Nominated for Landmark
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1122 North Euclid Avenue The Charles B. Ford House 1047-541-03 Style: Colonial Revival
Date Built: 1922 est.

Significance: Campbell construction built this
two story Colonial Revival for
Charles B. Ford in 1919. This home
is an excellent example of Colonial
Revival architecture with the
gabled roof, symmetrical façade
with clapboard siding, and small
centered porch with simple
columns.

Historic
Status:

Contributor
Nominated for Landmark
1120 North Euclid Avenue The Lewis McCann- Euclid House 1047-541-02 Style: Prairie
Date Built: 1919
Significance: County and permit records indicate
that this house was moved from 603
N. Euclid Ave. in 1957. The home
was constructed by Lewis McCann.

The Prairie style of architecture is
c h a r a c t e r i z e d b y a l ar ge
overhanging, low pitched, hipped
roof, a large porch and a banding
window pattern.

Historic
Status:

Contributor
Nominated for Landmark
238

EEUCLIDUCLID AAVENUEVENUE HHISTORICISTORIC DDISTRICTISTRICT 1214 North Euclid Avenue 1047-531-02
Style:

Date Built: 2001
Significance: This structure was built in the
NeoClassical Revival style in order
to fit with the historical character of
the neighborhood. It has a hipped
roof, a colonnade porch with
unfluted columns, boxed eaves, and
multi paned windows.

Historic
Status:

Non-Contributor
Not Eligible
1222 North Euclid Avenue 1047-531-03
Style:

Date Built: 1977 est.

Significance: This single story home has a cross
gable roof, horizontal wood siding
with brick accent and shutters on the
windows. It was built outside the
period of significance for Euclid
Avenue.

Historic
Status:

Non-Contributor
Not Eligible
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1208 North Euclid Avenue The Sanford Ballou House 1047-531-01 Style: French Eclectic
Date Built: 1925 Est.

Significance: The home was designed by
architect Randall Duell. It has a
hipped roof, stucco siding, tall
multi-paned windows, casement
windows with shutters, and corner
quoins. It was built for Sanford
Ballou, a rancher and owner of
Citrus Ford who was the son of
Benton Ballou (of Hofer Ranch).

Historic
Status:

Contributor
Nominated for Landmark
239

EEUCLIDUCLID AAVENUEVENUE HHISTORICISTORIC DDISTRICTISTRICT 1236 North Euclid Avenue The J.B. Southwell House 1047-531-06 Style: French Eclectic Revival
Date Built: 1931 est.

Significance: This revival period home was built
for J.B. Southwell. It has a steeply
pitched gabled roof, stucco siding,
a gabled entry with a recessed
door and brick trim, and multi -
paned casement windows with
Tuscan Order pilasters.

Historic
Status:

Contributor
Nominated for Landmark
1232 North Euclid Avenue The Cliff Huston House 1047-531-05 Style: Spanish Revival
Date Built: 1929
Significance: This home was constructed in 1929
for Cliff Huston, a manager of a
bank in Fontana. The home has a
smooth plaster finish, with a low
pitched gabled red clay roof,
recessed arched windows on the
ground floor and hung windows
on the second floor, a recessed
entryway.

Historic
Status:

Local Landmark No. 89
Contributor

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1230 North Euclid Avenue The Reverend Gushee house 1047-531-04 Style: Tudor Revival
Date Built: 1937
Significance: This modest home was built for
Reverend Richard H. Gushee, of
Christ Church in Ontario. Arthur
C. Munson, a well -known Los
Angeles based architect, designed
the home. The steeply pitched
gabled roof, brick walls mixed
with stucco, and multi paned
windows are typical features.

Historic
Status:

Contributor

240

EEUCLIDUCLID AAVENUEVENUE HHISTORICISTORIC DDISTRICTISTRICT 1244 North Euclid Avenue The Frank Higgins House 1047-531-08 Style: Pueblo/Spanish Revival
Date Built: 1924 est.

Significance: This home was constructed in 1924
for Frank Higgins. The home is
characterized by the flat roof behind
Spanish-tile parapets, recess arched
windows, and the use of decorative
ironwork on the windows.

Historic
Status:

Contributor
Nominated for Landmark
1245 N. Euclid Ave. 1047-551-01, 02, 561-01, 02, 571-49-51, & 581-01,02 Style: Mission Revival
Date Built: 1930
Significance: Chaffey High School was the original
site of Chaffey College which was
established in 1885. The original
buildings were replaced in the 1930,s
as part of the Federal W.P.A.

Program. The buildings are
outstanding examples of Mission
Revival architecture.

Historic
Status:

Local Landmark No. 58
Contributor
Designated: January 19, 1999
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1240 North Euclid Avenue The Peter H. Vandenberg House 1047-531-07 Style: Monterey Revival
Date Built: 1926 est.

Significance: Constructed for Peter & Sadie
Vandenberg, Superintendent of the
G.E. Flatiron plant for a cost of $6,000,
this house style is a cross between
Mission and Colonial architecture. It is
characterized by whitewashed adobe
walls, exposed rafter tails, shutters, and
a second story porch.

Historic
Status:

Contributor
Local Landmark No. 73
Designated: September 16, 2003
241

EEUCLIDUCLID AAVENUEVENUE HHISTORICISTORIC DDISTRICTISTRICT 1258 North Euclid Avenue The Miss Lela McClelland House 1047-531-09 Style: Spanish Colonial Revival
Date Built: 1931
Significance: Lela McClelland, Art teacher at Chaffey
High and College, had the house
constructed for a cost of $10,000.

Stewart and Mary McClelland were the
first residents of the home, her parents.

The home has stucco siding, multi -
paned casement windows, a second
story terrace, and a low pitched Spanish
tile roof and exposed eaves.

Historic
Status:

Contributor
Nominated for Landmark

1305 North Euclid Avenue 1047-332-15
Style: Modern
Date Built: 1967
Significance: This simple unadorned church
was built in 1967 by Stark
Construction for the First Baptist
Church. The is was the second
building constructed for the
church on site. The first building
was demolished in 1965.

Historic
Status:

Non- Contributor
Eligible for Landmark
1310 North Euclid Avenue The Clarence C. Peabody House 1047-361-16 Style: American Foursquare
Date Built: 1912
Significance: Building records indicate this
home was constructed for Clarence
and Clara Peabody for a cost of
$2,250. The home features a box
shape, low hipped roof with a
deep overhang, single hung
windows with leaded glass
transoms, wood siding, and Doric
porch columns.

Historic
Status:

Local Landmark No. 59
Contributor
Designated: January 19, 1999
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242

EEUCLIDUCLID AAVENUEVENUE HHISTORICISTORIC DDISTRICTISTRICT 1322 North Euclid Avenue The Clara Peabody House 1047-361-18 Style: Craftsman Bungalow
Date Built: 1913
Significance: The home has a simple roof form
with one wide facing gable
sheltering a porch and a small front
facing shed dormer. There is a
pergola at the left end of the porch
and tapered columns, the house has
a combination of shiplap siding and
shingles with hung style windows.

Historic
Status:

Local landmark No.61
Contributor
Designated: January 19, 1999
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1313 (1305) North Euclid Avenue The Henry House 1047-332-15 Style: Craftsman Bungalow
Date Built: 1921
Significance: This home was designed by
Eugene Moore and constructed
for Thomas and Kathryn Henry.

Mr. Henry was a local rancher.

The roof has two front facing
gables and one side facing gable
that shelters a wrap -around
porch. The house has shiplap
siding and stucco on the porch
Historic
Status:

Contributor
Nominated for Landmark

1316 North Euclid Avenue The Wilson House 1047-361-17 Style: Craftsman Bungalow
Date Built: 1912
Significance: This modest Craftsman style home
has a combination of shiplap and
shingle siding. It has a rock
foundation, hung style windows,
two front facing gables and a shed
roof that was added later.

Historic
Status:

Local landmark No. 60
Contributor
Designated: January 19, 1999
243

EEUCLIDUCLID AAVENUEVENUE HHISTORICISTORIC DDISTRICTISTRICT 1333 North Euclid Avenue The G.P. Von Stein House 1047-332-12 Style: Colonial Revival Bungalow
Date Built: 1923
Significance: This Colonial Revival Bungalow
style of architecture was adapted
as a variation of the bungalow and
was popular during the 1920’s. It
is characterized by a symmetrical
façade, a small centered porch
with a projecting pediment and
simple porch columns.

Historic
Status:

Contributor
Eligible for Landmark
1334 North Euclid Avenue The Les Boyd House 1047-361-19 Style: California Ranch
Date Built: 1949
Significance: This home has a low pitched
gabled roof, stucco and clapboard
siding, brick chimney, hung style
windows, and a minimal porch.

Historic
Status:

Contributor
Eligible for Landmark
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1327 North Euclid Avenue The Andrew J. Linkey House 1047-332-16 Style: Craftsman Bungalow
Date Built: 1922
Significance: Constructed for Andrew Linkey, this
home is a great example of Craftsman era
design using native river rock giving the
appearance that the home grew from the
earth, a key design principle of this style.

It also has a broad roof with a low shed
dormer, shiplap siding tapered columns
and hung style windows.

Historic
Status:

Local Landmark No. 62
Contributor
Designated: January 19, 1999
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244

EEUCLIDUCLID AAVENUEVENUE HHISTORICISTORIC DDISTRICTISTRICT 1341 North Euclid Avenue The John D. Paschke House 1047-331-03 Style: French Eclectic Revival
Date Built: 1923
Significance: This home has steeply pitched front
facing gable roofs of equal size,
symmetrical to the front entry. The front
entry is distinguished by an eyebrow
detail in the roof. There is also a shed
dormer over the entry. The windows are
tall, multi-paned casement style which is
typical of this style of architecture.

Historic
Status:

Local Landmark No. 63
Contributor
Designated: January 19, 1999
1342 North Euclid Avenue 1047-361-20
Style: Early Post War tract
Date Built: 1946
Significance: This single story home has a hipped
roof and stucco finish. It does not
c o nt ri bu te to t he di stric t s
significance due to extensive
alterations and additions. This
single family residence was
originally constructed as two
separate dwelling units .

Historic
Status:

Non-Contributor
Not Eligible
3232 JJUNEUNE 4, 20134, 2013
1339 North Euclid Avenue The C.A Means House 1047-332-11 Style: Early Post War Tract
Date Built: 1948
Significance: The features of the Post-War
Tract style of architecture are
the Stucco siding, low -pitched
hipped roof, small porch, single
story, aluminum framed windows,
and a diamond shaped accent
window.

Historic
Status:

Contributor
Eligible fro Landmark
245

EEUCLIDUCLID AAVENUEVENUE HHISTORICISTORIC DDISTRICTISTRICT 1355 North Euclid Avenue Mr. &Mrs. Everett Henry House 1047-331-02 Style: California Ranch
Date Built: 1963
Significance: This single story home has a low
pitched roof, brick exterior and
aluminum slider windows
commonly found in this home
style.

Historic
Status:

Contributor
Eligible for Landmark
1360 North Euclid Avenue The Bello House 1047-351-13 Style: Early Post War Tract
Date Built: 1955
Significance: This single story home has a low
pitched roof, stucco exterior, a
large brick chimney, recessed
entry, and aluminum slider
windows commonly found in this
home style. The two windows on
the primary façade have been
replaced with vinyl grid patterned
sliders.

Historic
Status:

Contributor

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1352 North Euclid Avenue The Eugene Bello House 1047-351-12 Style: Early Post War Tract
Date Built: 1953
Significance: This single story home has a low
pitched roof, stucco exterior and
aluminum slider windows
commonly found in this home
style.

Historic
Status:

Contributor

246

EEUCLIDUCLID AAVENUEVENUE HHISTORICISTORIC DDISTRICTISTRICT 1405 North Euclid Avenue 1047-344-09
Style:

Date Built: 1989
Significance: This two story home has a
prominent front facing garage, tile
roof, and stucco exterior. This
home was not built during the
district’s period of significance.

Historic
Status:

Non-Contributor
Not Eligible
1404 North Euclid Avenue 1047-351-14
Style:

Date Built: 2007
Significance: This modern home was designed to
fit in with the grand homes along
Euclid Avenue. It has a Spanish tile
hipped roof with stucco siding and
an arched entryway and arched
windows. The home was built
outside the period of significance for
Euclid Avenue.

Historic
Status:

Non-Contributor
Not Eligible
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1361 North Euclid Avenue The C.W. Bloom House 1047-331-01 Style: Minimal Traditional
Date Built: 1947
Significance: This single story home has architectural
features, such as the roof projection, a
steeply pitched front facing gable, as
large bay window, that are heavily
influenced by period revival styles. It
also has features and materials that
were commonly used during the 1940s
such as simple eaves and stucco
siding.

Historic
Status:

Contributor
Eligible for Landmark
247

EEUCLIDUCLID AAVENUEVENUE HHISTORICISTORIC DDISTRICTISTRICT 1414 North Euclid Avenue The Lloyd Pack House 1047-351-15 Style: Early Post War Tract
Date Built: 1945
Significance: This single story home has a series
of low pitched hipped roof angles,
stucco finish, brick base, and wood
framed windows . There is a three -
part bay window on the primary
elevation. The second three -part
window on the primary façade was
removed and replaced in 1945. The
alteration is compatible.

Historic
Status:

Contributor
Eligible fro Landmark
1415 North Euclid Avenue The D. Galleano House 1047-344-07 Style: Minimal Traditional
Date Built: 1947
Significance: This single story home has a front
facing gable end, shutter accented
windows, stucco exterior, and
simple embellishments which is
typical for a Minimal Traditional
style. The roof was originally tile
a n d l a t e r r e p l a c e d w i t h
composition.

Historic
Status:

Contributor
Eligible for Landmark
1418 North Euclid Avenue The Mrs. M. Audenino House 1047-351-29 Style: Early Post War Tract
Date Built: 1948
Significance: This single story home has a low
pitched hip roof, slider aluminum
windows, a small porch, brick
chimney, and a stucco exterior.

Historic
Status:

Contributor

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248

EEUCLIDUCLID AAVENUEVENUE HHISTORICISTORIC DDISTRICTISTRICT 1436 North Euclid Avenue Mr. & Mrs. Frank Schiro House 1047-352-10 Style: Early Post War Tract
Date Built: 1951
Significance: This single story home has a low
pitch hip roof, stucco exterior,
paneling under bay window, large
windows recessed entry, and small
porch. The house was originally
constructed with a tile roof. In
1986, a small bath and closet
addition was constructed at the
rear.

Historic
Status:

Contributor

3636 JJUNEUNE 4, 20134, 2013
1424 North Euclid Avenue The Stanley J. Bant House 1047-351-17 Style: Early Post War Tract
Date Built: 1953
Significance: This single story home has a low
pitch hip roof, a series of large fixed
picture windows, brick base, brick
chimney, stucco exterior and simple
architectural embellishments such
as the trademark hexagonal shaped
window at the entry. The asbestos
roof was replaced with composition
shingle.

Historic
Status:

Contributor
Eligible for Landmark
1429 North Euclid Avenue 1047-345-01
Style: International/Modern
Date Built: 1972
Significance: This church was built outside the
period of significance of this district.

Historic
Status:

Non-Contributor

249

EEUCLIDUCLID AAVENUEVENUE HHISTORICISTORIC DDISTRICTISTRICT 1444 North Euclid Avenue Mr. & Mrs. Carl Schiro House 1047-352-11 Style: Early Post War Tract
Date Built: 1954
Significance
:

This single story home has a low
pitch hip roof, recessed entry, small
front porch, large wood framed
fixed windows, and a stucco
exterior. The house was originally
constructed with tile roof.

Historic
Status:

Contributor

1446 North Euclid Avenue The Tamzen Lund House 1047-352-12 Style: French Eclectic Revival
Date Built: 1924
Significance: This home has a steep pitch roof
with two front facing gables and a
curved roof ridge. Some of this
home’s exterior has been modified,
including the slider windows,
vent, and siding. Mrs. Lund was
the longest term occupant of the
home, from 1934 thru 1949.

Historic
Status:

Contributor
Eligible fro Landmark
1452 North Euclid Avenue The A.B. Lund House 1047-352-13 Style: French Eclectic Revival
Date Built: 1925
Significance: This home has a steeply pitched
gable roof and dormer, decorative
vents, and stucco siding. The front
window and gable end vents have
ornate detailing. The light colored
stucco with dark trim is typical of
the French Eclectic style.

Historic
Status:

Contributor
Eligible fro Landmark
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250

EEUCLIDUCLID AAVENUEVENUE HHISTORICISTORIC DDISTRICTISTRICT 1506 North Euclid Avenue Mr. & Mrs. A.C. Kabetzke House 1047-241-06 Style: Minimal Traditional
Date Built: 1951
Significance: This 1 1/2 story home has many of the
characteristics found in Minimal
Traditional homes including a cross
gable roof with two small attic dormers
with minimal overhang, a front facing
gable end, large fixed windows,
horizontal siding, hung windows with
shutters, and a small front porch. The
breezeway has been enclosed and stone
work was added around the door
entryway.

Historic
Status:

Contributor

1509 North Euclid Avenue 1047-251-27
Style:

Date Built: 1990
Significance: This single story home was built
outside the period of significance of
this district.

Historic
Status:

Non-Contributor
Not Eligible
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1458 North Euclid Avenue The Dr. G. Ben Henke House 1047-352-14 Style: Spanish Colonial Bungalow
Date Built: 1938
Significance: Building records indicate that this
home was constructed in 1937 for
Dr. Ben Henke. The defining
features of this modest bungalow
are the low pitched red tile roof,
the exposed rafter tails, the multi -
paned metal framed windows,
stucco siding, and the ornate
wood front entry door.

Historic
Status:

Contributor
Eligible fro Landmark
251

EEUCLIDUCLID AAVENUEVENUE HHISTORICISTORIC DDISTRICTISTRICT 1518 North Euclid Avenue 1047-241-08
Style:

Date Built: 1952
Significance: This single story home some of the
Early Post War Tract features (slider
windows and side -in garage) and
some of the Minimal Traditional
features (shutters and wood siding). It
has round vents on the gable end. The
stucco walls are partly covered with
horizontal siding. However, this
property does not contribute to the
district’s significance.

Historic
Status:

Non-Contributor
Not Eligible
1521 North Euclid Avenue 1047-251-02
Style: Vacant Land
Date Built: Not Applicable
Significance: None.

Historic
Status:

Non-Contributor
Not Eligible
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1510 North Euclid Avenue 1047-241-07
Style:

Date Built: 1954
Significance: This single -story, stucco and block
home was constructed for Peter
Mittino. The home appears to have
undergone some alteration such a
window replacements, brick post,
arched entry, and construction of a
wall on the front elevation.

Historic
Status:

Non-Contributor
Not Eligible
252

EEUCLIDUCLID AAVENUEVENUE HHISTORICISTORIC DDISTRICTISTRICT 1540 North Euclid Avenue The Arthur E. Wilson House 1047-242-08 Style: California Ranch
Date Built: 1955
Significance: This single story has a low pitched
gable on shed style roof, board and
batten siding, picture and casement
windows and has a central front
entry. The building is L -shape in
plan and has attached garage with
breezeway the rear.

Historic
Status:

Contributor
Eligible for Landmark
1531 North Euclid Avenue The Metcalfe & Bundgard House 1047-251-01 Style: Early Post War Tract/ranch
Date Built: 1951
Significance: This single story home has a hipped
roof, stucco finish, large brick
chimney, aluminum slider windows,
a bay window (added in 1992). This
houses fronts Caroline Ct. and the
east elevation fronts Euclid Avenue.

Historic
Status:

Contributor
Eligible for Landmark
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1524 North Euclid Avenue The James B. Martz House 1047-241-09 Style: Early Post War Tract
Date Built: 1948
Significance: The home has architectural features
of both a Post War Tract (hipped
roof) and Minimal Traditional
(hung windows with shutters).

There is a large bay window with
multi-panes on the front façade and
a centrally located single -door
entrance.

Historic
Status:

Contributor
Eligible for Landmark
253

EEUCLIDUCLID AAVENUEVENUE HHISTORICISTORIC DDISTRICTISTRICT 1544 North Euclid Avenue 1047-242-09
Style:

Date Built: 1977
Significance: This single story home was built
outside the period of significance of
this district. The home has some of
the features of a Post War Tract or
Minimal Traditional home.

Historic
Status:

Non-Contributor
Not Eligible
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106 West Sixth Street 1047-251-26
Style:

Date Built: 1990
Significance: This single story home was built
outside the period of significance of
this district. However, this
location is a prominent corner
along Euclid Avenue within the
District.

Historic
Status:

Non-Contributor
Not Eligible
105-117 East Fifth Street 1047-361-32 to 38
Architectural
Style:

Date Built: 1979
Significance: This condominium complex was
built outside the period of
significance for the Euclid Avenue
District.

Historic
Status:

Non-Contributor
Not Eligible
254

EEUCLIDUCLID AAVENUEVENUE HHISTORICISTORIC DDISTRICTISTRICT FFEBRUARYEBRUARY 20132013 4242
Style: California Ranch
Date Built: 1951
Significance: The low pitch single family
residence was built on a wide lot
ideal for this style of home, It has a
slab foundation with clapboard
siding.

This house fronts Sixth Street which
impairs it ability to contribute to the
significance of Euclid Avenue. It is,
however, eligible for landmark
designation.

Historic
Status:

Non-Contributor
Eligible fro Landmark
111 West Sixth Street 1047-345-04
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Appendix D
Appendix D
City of Ontario Ordinances:

King Standard Lamppost Plan
Masonry Curb Plan
Historic Preservation Ordinance
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Case Planner: Elly Antuna

Hearing Body Date Decision Action
Planning Director
Approval:

HPSC 10/18/23 Approval Recommend
PC 10/24/23 Final
Submittal Date: N/A CC

FILE NO: PHP23-005

SUBJECT: A Certificate of Appropriateness to establish a Management Plan for the historic rock curbs located within the public-right-of-way (Citywide) for the purpose of identifying the location, historic significance, and to make recommendations on the preservation , repair, restoration or acceptable removal of the rock curbs.

PROPERTY OWNER: City of Ontario

RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the Historic Preservation Commission approve, File No.

PHP23-005, a Certificate of Appropriateness to establish a management plan for the historic rock curbs located within the public-right-of-way.

PROJECT SETTING/HISTORIC CONTEXT: The rock curbs
found along historic Euclid Avenue and in Ontario’s
early historic neighborhoods were constructed with
indigenous rock during the turn of the twentieth
century. The rock curbs were originally made of large
granite cobblestones and concrete. The original rock
curbs stood about 8-inches high with concrete mortar
in-between the vertical stones with a slim concrete
curb on top (Figure 1: Rock Curb (1920s) and Figure 2:

Rock Cu rb Today ). Much of the original rock curb
along the historic portions of Euclid Avenue and in
Ontario’s historic neighborhoods still exist today. The rock curbs line the Euclid Avenue median as well as parkways, however, there are portions of rock curbs th at have been replaced
over time with standard concrete curbs, and other
sections have had concrete cap replacements
(repair) per City Standard Drawing No. 1202 as
depicted in Exhibit L: Rock Curb Standard . Rock
curbs generally date from the turn of the twentieth
century or earlier and are a significant contributor
to the historic context of many of the City’s historic
neighborhoods.

303 East B Street, Ontario, California 91764 Phone: 909.395.2036 / Fax: 909.395.2420

PLANNING/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

AGENDA REPORT

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Figure 1: Rock Curb (1920s)
Figure 2: Rock Curb Today
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The Rock Curb Management Plan applies to 5 “focus” areas generally located south of Interstate 10, east of San Antonio Avenue , north of Holt Boulevard and west of Allyn Avenue. The rock curb focus areas include designated and potential historic districts and are depicted in Exhibit A: Rock Curb Focus Areas and are summarized below:

(a) Euclid Avenue District – The Euclid Avenue District focus area includes Euclid Avenue from Interstate 10 to the north and Holt Boulevard to the south. The focus area includes the entirety of the locally designated Euclid Avenue Historic District and the northern portion of the potential Downtown Historic District. The Euclid Avenue right -of- way (ROW) from Interstate 10 to the north and Philadelphia Street to the south was designated by City Council as Local Landmark No. 67 on January 16, 2001. Additionally, an 8.4 -mile segment of Euclid Avenue from 24th Street in the City of Upland to Philadelphia Street in Ontario was listed on the Nationa l Register of Historic Places on August 10, 2005.

(b) Sixth Street – The Sixth Street focus area includes Sixth Street from San Antonio Avenue to the west and Euclid Avenue to the east. Although the area contains properties that are eligible for local landmark status, the focus area does not contain any designated, proposed or potential historic districts.

(c) J Street – The J Street focus area includes the area bound by J Street to the north, I Street to the south, Vine Avenue to the west and approximately 350 feet east of Sultana Avenue to the east. The portion of East J Street from Euclid Avenue to Sultana Avenue is within the designated Rosewood Court Historic District.

(d) Villa and Vine – The Villa and Vine focus area is bound by H Street to the north, San Antonio Avenue to the west, Holt Boulevard to the south and Euclid Avenue to the east. The focus area includes the designated Villa Historic District and potential Downtown West and Downtown West Addition historic districts. The focus area also includes a portion of the potential Downtown and Downtown Addition historic districts.

(e) Parkside District – The Parkside District focus area is bound by G Street to the north, Euclid Avenue to the west, Holt Boulevard to the south and Allyn Avenue to the east. The focus area includes the southern portion of the designated El Morado Court Historic District and the entirety of the potential Parkside and Parkside Addition historic districts.

PROJECT ANALYSIS:

(1) Background: The Planning Commission approved the City’s first policy regarding rock curbs on July 28, 1998. The policy identified areas where rock curbs should be preserved and how the preservation work should be done. Shortly after the approval of the initial policy, the designation of 3 historic districts and identification of 8 potential historic districts necessitated a revision to the policy. An update d policy was approved by the Planning Commission on November 24, 2000, and further narrowed the rock curb preservation priority areas. The City now has a total of 8 designated historic districts and 260
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has identified 9 potential or proposed historic districts . The continued growth and development of the City has required a more comprehensive approach to managing this important characteristic. The purpose of the Rock Curb Management Plan is to provide guidance for future Capital Improvement projects, Public Wor ks repairs and Development projects while preserving a significant character -defining feature in the City’s historic neighborhoods. The Management Plan outlines the appropriate treatment of rock curbs in a manner consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards to avoid or minimize causing an adverse effect in historic areas or mitigate such effects should they occur.

(2) Character Defining Feature: The goal of the Rock Curb Management Plan is to provide preservation guidance and recommended treatments for future projects along Euclid Avenue and in Ontario’s historic neighborhoods. The City’s intent is to encourage high quality development and well -maintained public spaces while protecting the heritage of Ontario’s designated, proposed and potential historic districts.

The change brought on with alterations and new construction generally brings a wide range of considerations such as protecting the integrity of a historic resource . The sense of time and place conveyed by historic resources includes structures, yards, gardens, streets, sidewalks, curbs, planting strips, and open space as a collection. The character conveyed by these historic neighborhoods promotes an identity unique to each district.

When reviewing the treatment of curbs in the focus areas, potential impacts to designated, proposed or potential historic districts were considered. The general overriding goal for alterations within Ontario’s historic districts is the preservation of character defining features that contribute to the district’s historic significance. Each historic district has a “period of significance,” or span of time in which a significant architectural or historical importance occurred. Rock curbs were typicall y used during the turn of the century (approximately between the 1890s and 1910s), however by the 1920s the use of concrete curbs became the standard. Rock curbs are character defining features in historic districts where most of the construction took place during the turn of the century because of its relationship to the period of significance of the district.

(3) Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties (SOIS): The SOIS are a series of best practices issued by the National Parks Service (NPS) to help protect cultural resources by promoting responsible preservation practices. The SOIS were utilized during the development of the Rock Curb Management Plan. They are a series of concepts about maintaining, repairing, and replacing historic materials, as well as designing new additions or making alterations. The SOIS are accompanied by Guidelines for 4 types of treatments for historic properties: Preservation, Rehabilitation, Restoration, and Reconstruction.

• Preservation is applying measures necessary to sustain the existing form, integrity, and materials of an historic resource. Work, including preliminary measures to protect and stabilize the resource, generally focuses upon the ongoing maintenance and repair of historic materials and features , rather than extensive replacement and new construction. The Standards for Preservation require 261
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retention of the greatest amount of historic fabric along with the resource’s historic form.

• Rehabilitation is making possible a compatible use for a property through repair, alterations, and additions while preserving those portions or features which convey its historical, cultural, or architectural values. The Rehabilitation Standards acknowledge the need to alter or add to a historic resource to meet continuing or new uses while retaining the resource’s historic character.

• Restoration is the process of accurately depicting the form, features, and character of a resource as it appeared at a particular period by removing features from other periods in its history and reconstructing missing features from the restoration period. The Restoration Standards allow for the depiction of a resource at a particular time in its history by preserving materials, features, finishes, and spaces from its period of significance and removing those from other periods.

• Reconstruction is depicting, by means of new construction, the form, features, and detailing of a non -surviving site, landscape, building, structure, or object for the purpose of replicating its appearance at a specific period and in its historic location. The Reconstruction Standards establish a limited framework for recreating a vanished or non -surviving building with new materials, primarily for interpretive purposes.

It is important to note that the SOIS are not intended to be prescriptive, but instead provide general guidance. They are intended to be flexible and adaptable to specific project conditions to balance continuity and change, while retaining materials and features to the maximum extent feasible. Their interpretation requires exercising professional judgment and balancing the various opportunities and constraints of any given project.

(4) Rock Curb Management Plan — The f ocus areas, as listed below, were surveyed to determine the existing conditions of the rock curbs and for the presence of turn of the century construction, and are depicted in Exhibits A, C, E, G, I, and K: Existing Rock Curb Conditions. Rock curbs are not historic resources independently, rather they contribute to the significance of historic neighborhoods and roadways where the period of significance is the turn of the century. Considering this, the rock curb Management Plan proposes that existing rock curbs be preserved and restoration (reconstruction) occur when one of the following conditions are present:

• More than 50% of the curb on a block is rock curb,
• The district’s period of significance is the turn of the century, or • Adjacent properties contain turn of the century, Victorian Era buildings.

Restoration of the rock curb shall be undertaken to replace standard concrete curb in the areas that have been identified for rock curb preservation.

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(f) Euclid Avenue District – Existing
conditions for the Euclid Avenue District focus
area are depicted in Exhibit B: Euclid Avenue
District – Existing Ro ck Curb Conditions . Rock
curb has been identified as a character defining
feature for the Euclid Avenue Historic District and
the Euclid Avenue National Register of Historic
Places listing. Many of the contributing homes in
the historic district were constructed in Victorian
Era architectural styles that were popularized
during turn of the century. Most of the rock curbs
in the historic district boundary area remain
intact and border both the median and
parkways, however, the repaving and overlaying of asphalt along Euclid Avenue has buried much of the original rock curbs over time (Figure 3: Buried Rock Curb). Starting in the 1910s the curbs along Euclid Avenue began to be replaced with concrete-only curbs, most notably from G Street south to Philadelphia Street. The proposed curb treatment for the Euclid Avenue District is depicted in Exhibit C: Euclid Avenue District – Proposed Rock Curb Treatment, and is as follows:

• All existing rock curbs in the focus area shall be preserved and protected. • Within the Euclid Avenue Historic District (I -10 to G Street), rock curb shall be restored where standard curb exists along the median and parkways. • Within the Euclid Avenue Historic District , where streets intersect, rock curbs located at corner properties shall wrap around the property’s frontage, continued onto the intersecting street, and terminate at a logical point, such as a driveway, alley or street.
• From Interstate 10 to Holt Boulevard, areas of standard curb shall be replaced with rock curb along the entirety of the Euclid Avenue median. Rock curb restoration located adjacent to the parkway is highly encouraged and may be implemented to off-set mitigation resulting from development projects.

(g) Sixth Street – Existing conditions for the Sixth Street focus area are depicted in Exhibit D: Sixth Street – Existing Rock Curb Conditions . This focus area is not within a designated, proposed, or potential historic district. If a district were identified in the future, it would likely be related to a mid-century context, a period where rock curbs were not typical. The existing rock curbs appear to be remnants from earlier construction that is no longer present, or a later addition to the street, likely when the traffic calming appeared in 1998. Any existing rock curbs in this focus area should be replaced with standard concrete curbs, the proposed treatment is depicted in Exhibit E: Sixth Street – Proposed Rock Curb Treatment.

Figure 3: Buried Rock Curb
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(h) J Street – Existing conditions for the J
Street focus area are depicted in Exhibit F: J Street – Existing Rock Curb Conditions . The Rosewood Court
Historic District period of development began in
approximately 1925 and continued until the beginning
of World War II in 1939. By this time, rock curb was no longer being used and has not been identified as a
character-defining feature in the district. The
remaining sections of rock curb along J Street and
Sultana Avenue are not located in designated,
proposed, or potential historic districts and do not have large concentrations of turn of the century buildings. In this focus area, the rock curb should be replaced with a scored concrete curb (Figure 4: Scored Concrete Curb) on J Street between Euclid Avenue and Sultana (Rose wood Court Historic District boundaries) in order to preserve the period appropriate feature of the district. The remaining rock curb shall be replaced with a standard concrete curb. The proposed treatment is depicted in Exhibit G: J Street – Proposed Rock Curb Treatment.

(i) Villa and Vine – Existing conditions for the Villa and Vine focus area are depicted in Exhibit H: Villa and Vine – Existing Rock Curb Conditions. The designated Villa Historic District developed during the turn of the century and rock cur bs have been identified as a character -defining feature of the district. The potential Downtown West, Downtown West Addition and Downtown Addition historic districts have large sections of rock curb intact and include turn of the century buildings in areas where rock curbs are present. The proposed curb treatment for the Villa and Vine focus area is depicted in Exhibit I: Villa and Vine – Proposed Rock Curb Treatment, and is as follows:

• Rock curbs shall be preserved on H Street within the Villa Historic District. • All sections of standard curb on H Street within the Villa Historic District shall be replaced with rock curb.
• Blocks within the potential historic districts that have at least 50% of rock curbs present and are adjacent to turn of the century construction shall preserve existing rock curbs and restore rock curbs where standard curbs are present.

(j) Parkside District – Existing conditions for the Parkside focus area are depicted in Exhibit J: Parkside District – Existing Rock Curb Conditions . The potential Parkside and Parkside Addition Historic Districts were some of the earliest residential neighborhoods that were constructed in the city. The potential Parkside Historic District has one of the largest collections of turn of the century construction and is largely intact, some alterations have occurred however, many of the buildings still retain a moderate to high level of architectural integrity. However, the potential Parkside Addition Historic District has very few remaining historic resources that have moderate to high levels of integrity, except for a section on D Street that is east of Monterey Avenue and west of Campus Avenue, and therefore the designation of a district with these boundaries is not likely.

Figure 4:

Scored Concrete Curb
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The proposed curb treatment for the Parkside District focus area is depicted in Exhibit K:

Parkside District – Proposed Rock Curb Treatment, and is as follows:

• Within the boundaries of the Parkside Historic District, existing rock curbs shall be preserved and repaired, and standard curbs shall be replaced with rock curbs. • Along D Street, east of Monterey Avenue and west of Campus Avenue, rock curbs shall be preserved and repaired, and standard curbs shall be replaced with rock curbs.
• Within the boundaries of the Parkside Addition Historic District, existing rock curbs may be replaced with standard curbs.

(k) Proposed Rock Curb Treatment – When reconstruction of the rock curbs is required, the new rock curbs will match the original in design, color, texture, a nd where possible, materials. If the rock curbs cannot be rehabilitated through repair, then they must be replaced in -kind, with the same dimensions, similar stone (reuse of originals preferred), and concrete that is comparable in strength, composition, color, and texture.

The existing rocks should be re-used. The concrete should be broken and removed from the rock, and the rock cleaned and stored to be re- used. If the rocks get damaged or cannot be reused, then locally sourced rocks of similar color and dimensions should be used. Additionally, when areas of rock curb are removed and replaced with standard curb, the removed rocks should be stored for later use where restoration of rock curbs is proposed. The dimensions and in -kind rock curb replacement plan s are illustrated in Exhibit L: Rock Curb Standard.

Repaving and overlaying the asphalt without grinding it down or removing layers can cause the masonry curbs to be buried over time. Projects that involve repaving should grind down or remove layers of a sphalt during the repaving process to salvage and re- use rocks, and restore rock curbs, when required. Chemical or physical treatments to remove graffiti or paint from the masonry curbs, if appropriate, should be undertaken using the gentlest means possibl e. Treatments that cause damage to the rock curbs should not be used. To enhance and restore the historic resource to its original condition, whenever a section is replaced and there is modern curb adjacent within the same section, the entire section should be replaced with rock curb in-kind replacements.

(5) Certificate of Appropriateness — Pursuant to Section 4.02.050 ( Historic Preservation- Certificates of Appropriateness and Demolition of Historic Resources) of the Development Code, a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be required for any alteration, addition, restoration, rehabilitation, remodeling, relocation, repainting, and/or resurfacing of an historic resource.

The proposed Rock Curb Management Plan has been prepared to guide improvement, maintenance, or development projects in the City’s historic neighborhoods that have the potential to cause adverse impacts to the historic rock curbs. The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of H istoric Properties was utilized during the development of the Management Plan . The Management Plan should be referenced early in the planning process for all projects that are located within the identified focus 265
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areas. Rock curbs are a significant characte r-defining feature in many of the City’s earliest neighborhoods, however, later development and alterations have altered the historic significance of some of these neighborhoods. The Management Plan identifies areas where existing rock curbs may be replaced with standard or scored concrete curb because the rock curb is not a character-defining feature to a designated, proposed or potential historic district. The Management Plan includes a rock curb standard for the appropriate restoration of rock curbs to ensure that new rock curbs are compatible with the original. The Management Plan is consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and ensures a consistent approach to the treatment of this important feature in Ontario’s historic neighborhoods.

On October 1 8, 2023, the Historic Preservation Subcommittee (HPSC) reviewed the Certificate of Appropriateness application and recommended approval to the Planning/Historic Preservation Commission.

The Planning Commission, serving as the Historic Preservation Commission, must consider and clearly establish certain findings of facts for all Certificate of Appropriateness applications. The exterior alterations, in whole or in part:

(a) Will not detrimentally change, destroy, or adversely affect any significant architectural feature of the resource. The Rock Curb Management Plan outlines the appropriate treatment of existing rock curbs in a manner consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s St andards to avoid or minimize causing an adverse effect to historic resources or mitigate such effects should they occur. The Management Plan includes guidelines for preserving, rehabilitating, or restoring rock curbs when it is a character - defining feature of the historic resource, and therefore will not adversely change or affect any significant architectural features of the resource; and

(b) Will not detrimentally change, destroy, or adversely affect the historic character or value of the resource . The Rock Curb Management Plan outlines the appropriate treatment of rock curbs in a manner consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards to avoid or minimize causing an adverse effect to the character- defining features of the historic resources or mitigate such effects should they occur, and therefore will not detrimentally change, destroy or adversely affect the historic character or value of the resource; and

(c) Will be compatible with the exterior character -defining features of the historic resource. The Rock Curb Management Plan outlines the appropriate treatment of rock curbs in a manner consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards, including the restoration of rock curbs when it is a character-defining feature to a district or resource. T he Management Plan includes a rock curb standard for the appropriate restoration of rock curbs to ensure that new rock curbs are compatible with the original, therefore, the proposed Management Plan recommends treatment that will be compatible with the exterior character-defining features of the historic resource; and

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(d) Will not adversely affect or detract from the character of the historic district.

The Rock Curb Management Plan outlines the appropriate treatment of existing rock curbs in the City’s designated, proposed and potential historic districts in a manner consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards to avoid or minimize causing an adverse effect to historic districts or mitigate such effects should they occur. The Management Plan includes guidelines for preserving, rehabilitating, or restoring rock curbs when it is a significant feature of a historic district, and therefore will not adversely change or detract from the character of the historic district.

COMPLIANCE WITH THE ONTARIO PLAN: The Rock Curb Management Plan is consistent with the principles, goals and policies contained within the Vision, Governance, Policy Plan (general plan), and City Council Priorities components of The Ontario Plan ( "TOP").

More specifically, the goals and policies of TOP that are furthered by the proposed Project are as follows:

(1) City Council Goals.

 Focus Resources in Ontario's Commercial and Residential Neighborhoods  Encourage, Provide or Support Enhanced Recreational, Educational, Cultural and Healthy City Programs, Policies and Activities
 Invest in the City's Infrastructure (Water, Streets, Sewers, Parks, Storm Drains and Public Facilities)

(2) Vision.

Distinctive Development:

 Development Quality: A community that is so well maintained and litter -free that its properties uniformly convey a sense of prosperity that is readily apparent and a symbol of community pride.

Dynamic Stability:

 An appreciation for the “personality and charm” of this community, preserving important characteristics and values even as growth and change occur, all the while retaining a distinctive local feel where people love to be.

(3) Governance.

Decision Making:

 Goal G1: Sustained decision-making that consistently moves Ontario towards its Vision by using The Ontario Plan as a framework for assessing choices.

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 G 1-1. Consistency with Policies. We require that staff recommendations to the City Council be consistent with adopted City Council Priorities (Goals and Objectives) and The Policy Plan.

 G 1 -2. Long -term Benefit. We require decisions to demonstrate and document how they add value to the community and support the Ontario Vision.

(4) Policy Plan (General Plan)

Land Use Element:

 Goal LU-2 Compatibility: Compatibility between a wide range of uses and a resultant urban patterns and forms.

 LU-2.6 Infrastructure Compatibility . We require infrastructure to be aesthetically pleasing and in context with the community character.

Community Design Element:

 Goal CD-1 Image & Identity: A dynamic, progressive city containing distinct and complete places that foster a positive sense of identity and belonging among residents, visitors, and businesses.

 CD-1.3 Existing Neighborhoods. We require the existing character of viable residential and non-residential neighborhoods be preserved, protected, and enhanced.

 Goal CD -4 Historic Preservation : Historic buildings, streets, landscapes, and neighborhoods, as well as the story of Ontario’s people, businesses, and social and community organizations, have been preserved and serve as a focal point for civic pride and identity.

 CD-4.6 Promotion of Public Involvement in Preservation . We engage in programs to publicize and promote the City’s and the public’s involvement in preservation efforts.

 CD-4.7 Public Outreach . We provide opportunities for our residents to research and learn about the history of Ontario through the Planning Department, the Ontario Museum of History and Art, and the Robert E. Ellingwood Model Colony History Room.

 Goal CD-5 Protection of Investment : A sustained level of maintenance and improvement of properties, buildings, and infrastructure that protects the property values and encourages additional public and private investments.

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 CD-5.4 Neighborhood Involvement . We encourage active community involvement to implement programs aimed at the beautification and improvement of neighborhoods.

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Exhibit A: Rock Curb Focus Areas

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Exhibit B: Euclid Avenue District – Existing Rock Curb Conditions

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Exhibit C: Euclid Avenue District – Proposed Rock Curb Treatment

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Exhibit D: Sixth Street – Existing Rock Curb Conditions

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Exhibit E: Sixth Street – Proposed Rock Curb Treatment

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Exhibit F: J Street – Existing Rock Curb Conditions

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Exhibit G: J Street – Proposed Rock Curb Treatment

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Exhibit H: Villa and Vine – Existing Rock Curb Conditions

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Exhibit I: Villa and Vine – Proposed Rock Curb Treatment

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Exhibit J: Parkside District – Existing Rock Curb Conditions

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Exhibit L: Rock Curb Standard

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Division 7.01—Historic Preservation

Sections:

7.01.000: Purpose

7.01.005: Applicability

7.01.010: The Ontario Register of Historic Resources

7.01.015: Historic Rehabilitation Financing Program

7.01.020: California Historical Building Code (CHBC)

7.01.025: Incentives for Historic Preservation

7.01.030: Historic Preservation Mitigation Fee

7.01.035: Historic Preservation Trust Fund

7.01.040: Preservation Easements

7.01.045: Owner’s Duty to Keep a Historic Resource in Good Repair

7.01.050: Ordinary Maintenance Repair

7.01.055: Unsafe or Dangerous Conditions

7.01.060: Enforcement and Penalties

7.01.065: Guidelines for the Treatment of Historic Properties

7.01.000: Purpose

The purpose of this Division is to specify significance criteria for the designation of historic resources, procedures for designation, and review procedures to:

A. Safeguard the character and history of the City, which is reflected in its unique culturally, historically, and architecturally significant structures and heritage, with emphasis on the “Model Colony,” as recognized by an Act of Congress and presented at the St. Louis World’s Fair in 1904;

B. Encourage and promote the adaptive reuse of the City's historic resources;

C. Enhance, perpetuate, and preserve architecturally and historically significant structures and promote revitalization of historic neighborhoods and commercial areas;

D. Ensure that the rights of the owners of historic resources are safeguarded;

E. Foster civic pride in the beauty and noble accomplishments of the past by promoting private stewardship of historic resources that represent these accomplishments;

F. Fulfill the City's responsibilities as a Certified Local Government under Federal preservation laws;

G. Promote the identification, documentation, and evaluation of the significance of individual historic resources and districts;

H. Implement the historic preservation goals, policies, and programs of the Policy Plan (General Plan) component of The Ontario Plan;

I. Promote the City as a destination for tourists and as a desirable location for business;

J. Promote public awareness of the value of rehabilitation, restoration, and maintenance of the existing building stock as a means to conserve reusable material and energy resources; 283
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K. Recognize the City's historic resources as economic assets and provide economic financial incentives for historic preservation;

L. Stabilize and improve property values, and enhance the aesthetic and visual character, place making, diversity, and environmental amenities of the City's historic properties and areas;

M. Promote public knowledge, appreciation, and understanding of the City’s past, and foster civic and neighborhood pride in the beauty and accomplishments of the past;

N. Promote the enjoyment and use of historic resources appropriate for the education and recreation of the people of the City;

O. Recognize historic resources and protect areas of historic structures from encroachment of incompatible designs;

P. Promote public awareness of the benefits of preservation; and

Q. Encourage public participation in historic preservation, thereby increasing civic pride in the City’s heritage.

7.01.005: Applicability

The provisions of this Division shall apply to all historic resources within the City, including improvements, buildings, structures, signs, features, historic districts, conservation zones, trees, or other objects of cultural, architectural, or historical significance to the City, State of California, the Southern California region, or the nation, which have been determined eligible for nomination or designation, and determined to be appropriate for historic preservation by the City.

7.01.010: The Ontario Register of Historic Resources

A. Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to establish an official local register, which includes an inventory of buildings, structures, sites, objects, and districts worthy of preservation due to their significance in history, architecture, archeology, engineering, and/or culture within the City.

B. Applicability. The Historic Preservation Subcommittee is hereby empowered to review evaluations of potential historic resources, which have been identified, recorded, and documented through a Historic Resource Survey, agains t criteria for local landmark and district designations for the purpose of approving or denying inclusion of a potential historic resource to the Ontario Register. The Historic Preservation Subcommittee shall be responsible for maintaining the Ontario Register.

C. Historic Resource Surveys. The City shall conduct, from time to time, a survey to identify properties that have the potential to become eligible historic resources, as well as areas and neighborhoods that, due to the geographic or thematic concentration of potential historic resources, have the potential to be historic districts. These properties, surveyed at the reconnaissance level pursuant to standards established by the California Office of Historic Preservation, are identified but not evaluated for historic significance, and, t herefore, are not considered eligible historic structures or eligible historic districts.

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D. Eligible Historic Resources. Any property or grouping of properties listed on the Ontario Register prior to September 1, 2003, or after September 1, 2003, surveyed at the intensive level pursuant to standards established by the California Office of Historic Preservation, and determined to meet the designation criteria for local historic landmarks or local historic districts set forth in Section 4.02.040 (Historic Preservation —Local Historic Landmark and Local District Designations, Historic Resource Tiering, and Architectural Conserva tion Areas) of this Development Code, shall be determined by the Approving Authority to be an “eligible” historic resource.

E. Historic Resources. Those Improvements, buildings, structures, signs, features, Historic Districts, conservation zones, trees, or o ther objects of cultural, architectural, or historical significance to the City, State, Region, or the Nation, which have been determined to be eligible for nomination or designation and determined to be appropriate for historic preservation by the Approving Authority.

7.01.015: Historic Rehabilitation Financing Program

A. Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to establish a program of long term, low interest loans to finance the preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation of historic resources pursuant to the provisions of the Marks Historic Rehabilitation Act of 1976.

B. Applicability. The City hereby establishes a Historic Rehabilitation Financing Program pursuant to the provisions of the Marks Historic Rehabilitation Act of 1976. Any building, structur e, object, or site that is eligible for funding pursuant to the Historic Rehabilitation Financing Program, shall be within a rehabilitation area, as defined in Subsection C (Rehabilitation Areas), below, and shall consist of one or more of the following:

1. The building, structure, object, or site shall be a designated local historic landmark;

2. The building, structure, object, or site shall be a contributing structure to a designated local historic district; or

3. The building, structure, object, or site shall be listed, or determined eligible for listing, on the California Register of Historic Resources or the National Register of Historic Places.

C. Rehabilitation Areas.

1. Original Downtown and Euclid Avenue Area. This area consists of the City’s original downtown, and extends north to include the historic districts adjacent to Euclid Avenue, the boundary of which is as follows:

Beginning at the intersection of the centerlines of State Street and San Antonio Avenue, thence north to the northernmost city bo undary, thence east to the centerline of Sultana Avenue, thence south to the centerline of G Street, thence east to the centerline of Campus Avenue, thence south to the centerline of State Street, thence west to the point of beginning.

2. Guasti. This area consists of the Historic Guasti Winery, the boundary of which is as follows:

Beginning at the intersection of the centerline of Archibald Avenue and the Southern Pacific Railroad Mainline, thence east to a point 550.19 FT east of the 285
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centerline of Turner Avenue, thence north 492.08 FT, thence west to the centerline of Turner Avenue, thence north to the centerline of Interstate 10 (San Bernardino Freeway), thence west to the centerline of Archibald Avenue, thence south to the point of beginning.

D. Rehabilitation Requirements. Any building, structure, object, or site that is rehabilitated with funds from the Historic Rehabilitation Financing Program, shall comply with the following:

1. Rehabilitation Standards. Any rehabilitation must use the Secretary of the Int erior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, or Reconstructing Historic Buildings, and any local preservation and design guidelines.

2. Maintenance. Any building, structure, object, or site rehabilitated with funding from the Historic Rehabilitation Financing Program shall be maintained for a period of at least 10 years, beginning on the date of completion of the rehabilitation.

E. Advisory Board. An advisory board shall be established pur suant to, and in accord with, the provisions of State law, if and when the implementation of the provisions of this Section are deemed warranted.

7.01.020: California Historical Building Code (CHBC)

The CHBC provides alternative building regulations to address unique construction issues inherent in the maintenance, rehabilitation, preservation, restoration, adaptive reuse, or relocation of structures surveyed and identified as a historic resource. The CHBC may be used for any historic resource in the City’s building permit procedure.

7.01.025: Incentives for Historic Preservation

A. Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to allow for the use of certain incentives to support the preservation, maintenance, and appropriate rehabilitation of the City’s designated historic resources.

B. Applicability.

1. Qualifying Properties. Preservation incentives shall be made available to owners of the following types of properties:

a. Properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places;

b. Properties listed on the California Register of Historic Resources;

c. Properties designated as Local Historic Landmarks; or

d. Properties that are contributing structures within designated local historic districts.

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Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and shall be approved by the City’s Historic Preservation Commission.

a. Restoration or exterior rehabilitation that includes the restoration, repair, or replacement, in kind, of significant architectural features, and that complies with the Secretary’s Standards;

b. Roof replacement with similar material, or repair and replacement of roofing where the roof is a significant architectural feature;

c. Relocation to another site;

d. Restoration of designated interior spaces, which complies with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties;

e. Seismic reinforcement or structural rehabilitation;

f. Replacement of building systems that will further the preservation of the historic resource; or

g. Additions (eligible for development incentives only).

C. Types of Incentives. The below -listed incentives may be used for the eligible projects identified in Subsection B (Applicability) of this Section.

1. Economic and Financial Incentives . The following economic and financial incentives may be applied to a project following approval by the Historic Preservation Commission or the Historic Preservation Trust Board of Trustees, as applicable, and approval by the City Manager or the City Council, as applicable:

a. Grants or loans approved through the Historic Preservation Trust pursuant to Section 7.01.030 (Historic Preservation Trust Fund) of this Division;

b. Approval of a Mills Act contract pursuant to Section 4.02.070 (Historic Preservation—Mills Act Contracts) of this Development Code;

c. Approval of funding through the Historic Rehabilitation Financing Program pursuant to Section 7.01.015 (California Historical Building Code) of this Division;

d. Grants or loans through other City funding sources, including, but not limited to, redevelopment and housing funds;

e. Preservation easements;

f. Reduction or elimination of building plan check or permit fees;

g. Reduction or elimination of development impact fees;

h. Reduction or elimination of any other applicable City fees; or

i. Federal rehabilitation tax credits (applied through the California Office of Historic Preservation).
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2. Development Incentives. The following development incentives to be applied to the project:

a. California Historical Building Code. Use of the CHBC pursuant to Section

7.01.015 (California Historical Building Code) of this Division.

b. Parking Reduction. For existing single -family dwellings with a one -car garage, the Planning Director may waive the requirement for 2 off -street parking spaces within a garage when adding floor area, if an existing one -car garage contributes to the significance of the property and/or district, and the existing garage is in good condition, or, if deteriorated, will be returned to good condition as part of the work to add new living space to the residence.

c. Setback Reductions and Increases in Maximum Building Height. The Planning Director may grant reductions in required building setbacks or increases in the maximum allowed building height when the setback reduction or increase in allowed building height allows for the restoration of a character -defining feature, or a llows character -defining features to be replicated in additions to historic structures. In no case, however, shall a reduction in a setback be granted when the reduction will cause an adverse effect to the property or neighboring property, or cause an adverse effect to the character of the neighborhood or district.

7.01.030: Historic Preservation Mitigation Fee

A. Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to establish the Historic Preservation Mitigation Fee whereby the impacts resulting from the demolition ( either in part or whole) of historic resources may be lessened by the collection of fees that will provide a source of funds for the conservation, preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation of historic resources within the City.

B. Applicability.

1. A mitigation fee, in an amount established by this Section, shall be paid prior to the issuance of any permit for demolition, whether in whole or in part, of any historic resource, including accessory buildings and structures that do not contain living space, suc h as garages and workshops, which contribute to the historic significance of a property. The mitigation fee shall be deposited in the Historic Preservation Trust Fund established pursuant to Section 7.01.030 (Historic Preservation Trust Fund) of this Division.

2. The Historic Preservation Commission may reduce the amount of mitigation fee to be paid if it can be clearly established that the amount of fee to be paid would amount to a regulatory taking of property.

3. Additions and accessory buildings and structures determined not to be contributing to the significance of the property shall not be assessed a mitigation fee.

4. The mitigation fee structure shall be based on the most current International Code Council (ICC) Building Valuation Data. Fees can range from 10 to 30 percent of the square foot cost to construct the building or structure that is being demolished. The square foot construction cost is determined by the construction type (building occupancy group) of the demolished building or structure. T he percentage (or fee amount) that is assessed is determined by historic significance and is applied to the cost per square foot of the building or structure that is being demolished.
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a. The mitigation fee for historic resources listed on the Ontario Registe r shall be determined based upon a 3-tier system, established pursuant to Subsection 4.02.040.G (Historic Resource Tiering System) of this Development Code, which ranks historical resources within the City, based upon their size, type, and significance. Tier III historic resources are 10 percent, Tier II are 20 percent, and Tier I are 30 percent of the price per square foot construction cost as established in the most current ICC Building Valuation Data.

b. The mitigation fee for historic resources determined through survey evaluation, completed by individual(s) meeting the Secretary of the Interior Professional Standards, which are not listed in the Ontario Register, shall be determined by the level of historic integrity. Moderate-level integrity shall be 10 percent and high-level integrity shall be 20 percent of the price per square foot construction cost as established in the most current ICC Building Valuation Data.

7.01.035: Historic Preservation Trust Fund

A. Purpose. The purpose of the Historic Preservation Trust Fund is to provide funding, under direction of the City Council, for the conservation, preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation of historic resources within the City.

B. Applicability. The Historic Preservation Trust Fund is hereby established as means to receive, recycle, and replenish monies to assist the funding of historic preservation projects within the City.

All funds deposited in the Historic Preservation Trust Fund shall be used solely for the conservation, preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation of historic resources, as provided in this Section.

C. Trust Fund Administration.

1. The City Council shall have authority for establishing policy for Historic Preservation Trust Fund expenditures.

2. The Historic Preservation Commission shall have authority to make recommendations to the City Council regarding grant and loan applications, acquisition of property, contracts and lease agreements, and any other action or activity necessary or appropriate to implement its powers or duties to fulfill the objectives of the Historic Preservation Trust Fund.

3. The City Manager, or designee of the City Manager, shall serve as financial administrator of the Historic Preservation Trust Fund and shall be responsible for management of its finances, which shall be carried-out pursuant to all applicable federal, State and local laws.

4. The Planning Director, or designee of the Planning Director, shall serve as program administrator of the Historic Preserva tion Trust Fund and shall be responsible for its day -to-day management and operations.

D. Historic Preservation Trust Fund Proceeds.

1. Deposits. All funds received by the City for historic preservation purposes shall be deposited in the Historic Preservation Trust Fund. The City’s Fiscal Services Department may establish separate accounts within the Trust Fund for the purpose of separating deposits according to their origin or intended purpose.
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2. Grants, Gifts, and Donations. In addition to any public funds appropriated expressly for the purpose of this Subsection, the program administrator may apply for grants, gifts, donations, subventions, rents, royalties, and other financial support, or real or personal property, from private sources, pursuant to City policies. All money received from private sources shall be deposited in a separate account established pursuant to Paragraph D.1 (Deposits), above, and shall be appropriated to the program administrator for expenditures for historic preservation projects pursuant to this Section.

3. Deposit of Proceeds from Any Lease, Rental, Sale, Exchange, or Transfer of Real Property. All proceeds from any lease, rental, sale, exchange, or transfer of real property, or any interest therein or option thereon, shall be deposited in the Historic Preservation Trust Fund, together with any other reimbursements, repayments, and income received by the program administrator.

E. Historic Preservation Trust Fund Program Activities.

1. Properties.

a. Acquisition. Pursuant to State Property Acquisition Law (GC Section 15850 et seq.), the City may acquire, fee title, or any lesser interest, in any real property whose preservation is required to meet the policies and objectives of the City’s historic preservation program. The City may accept gifts or dedications of real property and may enter into an option to purchase real property in order to meet the purposes of this provision.

b. Agreements for Preservation and Management. In order to carry out historic preservation projects, the financial administrator may initiate, negotiate, and participate in agreements with public agencies, nonprofit organizations, private entities, or individuals for the preservation and management of historic resources under their control, and enter into any other agreements authorized by state law, as approved by the City Council.

c. Real Property Transactions; Authorization. Notwithstanding any other provision of federal, State or local law, the financial administrator may lease, rent, sell, exchange, or otherwise transfer any real property acquired under this section, or interest therein or option to purchase, provided that the City Council first determines that the action is in the best interests of the City.

d. Acquisition, Conservation, Return, and Transfer of Title.

(1) The City Council may acquire any interest in real property pursuant to Paragraph E.1 (Properties) of this Section, with historic (including archaeological) significance, or necessary for the preservation or management of a property , in order to prevent the loss of historic integrity, prevent imminent destruction, or to otherwise secure the preservation of the historical resource.

(2) The program administrator may undertake conservation or preservation activities for historic resources acquired Pursuant to this Section.

(3) The program administrator shall encourage, to the greatest extent feasible, the acquisition of historic resources by other qualified purchasers.

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(4) The City Council shall take all feasible action to return or transfer title to historic resources, to a nonprofit organization, another public agency, private entity, or individual, for all properties acquired for historic resource preservation pursuant to this Section.

2. Loans and Grants. Money in the Historic Preservation Trust Fund shall be available, upon recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission and appropriation by the City Council, for all loans and grants to public agencies, nonprofit organizations and private entities, to carry out the purposes of this Section.

a. Qualifying Properties. The City Council may award a grant or loan for properties that are designated a local historic landmark or a contributing structure in a designated local historic district, or are listed on the California Regist er of Historic Resources or the National Register of Historic Places, excepting those projects that are “interpretative,” as described in Subparagraph E.3.c (Interpretive Projects) of this Section.

b. Agreements. No loan or grant shall be made except pursuan t to an agreement with the City, and subject to terms and conditions approved by the City Council, upon recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission, which shall ensure that each requested loan or grant carries out the purposes of this Section.

c. Authorization to Contract and Issue Grants or Loans. The financial administrator may, upon City Council approval, enter into contracts and make grants or loans with public agencies, nonprofit organizations, or private entities, to further the purposes of C ity’s historic preservation program, and to carry out activities for this purpose.

d. Matching Funds. All grants and loans should include a cash match for the historic preservation project. Guidelines for determining the amount of required matching funds, if any, shall be adopted by resolution of the City Council. Donated materials and services, staff salaries and organizational overhead costs may be eligible sources of match. The City Council may waive the matching funds requirement.

e. Excess Funds. After completion of a historic preservation project, a grant or loan recipient shall return to the Historic Preservation Trust Fund, the amount of the grant or loan that exceeds the eligible project’s costs

3. Qualifying Projects for Competitive Grants and L oans. Competitive Grants and loans are hereby established for the following project types:

a. Construction Projects. Construction projects include the preservation, restoration, exterior rehabilitation, or rehabilitation of the foundation, structural, electr ical, or plumbing systems of a historic resource. Qualifying construction projects do not include new additions, routine maintenance such as simple, small-scale activities requiring only minimal skills or training associated with regular (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.) and general upkeep of a property against normal wear and tear), reconstruction, demolition, or relocation;

b. Planning Projects. Planning projects identify, document, and record historic resources according to applicable local, state, and federal standards, and/or contribute to the development of the City’s historic context, and/or contribute to the development of a Historic Structures Report, Building Conditions Assessment, conservation plan or preservation plan; and

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4. Project Selection Criteria . The award of a grant or loan fo r a historic preservation project shall be based upon consideration of the following criteria:

a. Level of historic significance of the resource, based upon the Tier Designation;

b. Level of urgency for the project to avoid the loss of a historic resource;

c. Value of improvement to ensure preservation of the historic resource;

d. Overall benefit to the community through the public’s ability to observe and experience the historic resource;

e. Ability to match funds, if required; and

f. Level of professional qualifications for administrating project to demonstrate the ability to successfully complete the project.

5. Qualifying Projects for Emergency Non-Competitive Grants and Loans. In the event that a historic resource is in need of immediate and unanticipated work to prevent its demolition resulting from an unforeseen disaster, such as fire, flood, wind, earthquake or other calamity, the public enemy, or other cause that is beyond the control of the property o wner and could not otherwise have been prevented by reasonable care and maintenance of the structure, the City Council may establish a non -competitive emergency grant and/or loan for the following emergency project types, which are not otherwise covered by property owner insurance:

a. Securing, shoring and/or stabilizing a historic resource;

b. Abatement of hazardous health materials and sources which lead to structural deterioration; and

c. Preparing a historic Structure Report and/or Preservation Plan approved by Planning Director.

7.01.040: Preservation Easements

Preservation easements on the facades of buildings designated historic resources may be acquired by the City, or on the City’s behalf, by a nonprofit group designated by the City through purchase, donation, or condemnation pursuant to Section CC 815.

7.01.045: Owner’s Duty to Keep a Historic Resource in Good Repair

A. Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to ensure the upkeep and maintenance of historic resources within the City by their owner or other responsible party.

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C. Protection against Deterioration, Damage, and Decay. The owner of a historic resource, or any such person responsible for upkeep and maintenance of a historic resource other than the property owner, shall preserve such historic resource against deterioration, damage, and decay, and further, shall keep such historic resource free from structural defects through the prompt repair of the below-listed items:

1. Facades that may fall and injure a member of the public or property;

2. Deteriorated or inadequate foundation, defective or deteriorated flooring or floor supports, deteriorated walls, or other vertical structural supports;

3. Members of ceilings, roofs and roof supports, or other horizontal members that age, split, or buckle due to defective material or deterioration;

4. Deteriorated or insufficient waterproofing of exterior walls, roof s, foundations, or floors, including broken windows or doors;

5. Defective or insufficient weather protection for exterior wall covering, including lack of paint, or weathering due to lack of paint or other protective covering; and/or

6. Any fault or defect in the building, which renders the building not properly watertight or structurally unsafe.

D. Failure of Owner to Comply with this Section. A Certificate of Appropriateness shall not be issued for the demolition of a historic resource resulting from failure o f the owner to comply with the provisions of this Section.

E. Enforcement of this Section. It shall be the duty of the Building Official to enforce this Section with guidance from the Historic Preservation Commission.

7.01.050: Ordinary Maintenance Repair

Nothing in this Division shall be construed to prevent the ordinary maintenance or repair of any exterior architectural feature within or on any property covered by this Division, which does not involve a change in design, material, or external appearance thereof (refer to Section 7.01.065 (Guidelines for the Treatment of Historic Properties)).

7.01.055: Unsafe or Dangerous Conditions

Nothing contained in this Division shall prohibit the construction, alteration, restoration, demolition, or relocation of any historic resource when such action is required to protect the public safety due to an unsafe or dangerous condition, which cannot be rectified through use of the CHBC. In such case, upon assessment and recommendation by the Buildin g Official, the Planning Director shall certify to the Historic Preservation Commission that such condition exists, which shall not require the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness.

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7.01.060: Enforcement and Penalties

In addition to the requirements of Section 1.02.010 (Enforcement) of this Development Code, the following enforcement and penalty provisions shall apply:

A. Misdemeanor. Anyone violating a requirement of this Division or failing to obey an order issued by the Historic Preservation Com mission or Historic Preservation Subcommittee, or comply with a condition of approval of any certificate or permit issued pursuant to this Development Code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, unless the citing official or the prosecuting attorney determines that it would be in the interests of justice to prosecute the offense as an infraction.

B. Demolition of a Historic Resource in Violation of this Division. Any alteration or demolition (including partial demolition) of a historic resource in violation of this Division is expressly declared to be a nuisance and shall be abated by restoring or reconstructing the property to its original condition prior to the violation. Any person or entity who demolishes or substantially alters or causes substantial alteration or demolition through deferred maintenance of a structure in violation of the provisions of this Division, shall be liable for civil penalties.

C. Temporary Moratorium. Alteration or demolition (including partial demolition) of a historic resource in violation of this Division shall authorize the City to issue a temporary moratorium for the development of the subject property for a period not to exceed 24 months from the date the City becomes aware of the alteration or demolition in violation of this Development Code. The purpose of the moratorium is to provide the City an opportunity to study and determine appropriate mitigation measures for the alteration or removal of the historic structure, and to ensure measures are incorporated into any future development plans and approvals for the subject property.

Mitigation measures determined by the Planning Director, Historic Preservation Subcommittee, and/or Historic Preservat ion Commission, shall be imposed as a condition of any subsequent permit for development of the subject property.

D. Notification of Violation(s) and Assessment of Civil Penalties.

1. The Planning Director shall issue a Notification of Violation and Assessment Civil Penalties to the applicant, property owner, or entity responsible for the property of the alleged violation(s). The Notification of Violation and Assessment Civil Penalties shall include a description of the conditions that gave rise to the violation(s), and the civil penalties to be assessed pursuant to this Section. The notification shall be served by certified mail or may be delivered.

2. In the case of demolition (including partial demolition), the civil penalty to be assessed shall be equal to one -half the assessed value of the historic resource prior to the demolition. The assessed valuation prior to demolition shall be determined using the most recently published International Code Council (ICC) Building Valuation Data. In the case of alteration, the civil penalty shall be equal to one-half the cost of restoration of the altered portion of the historic resource. The cost of restoration shall be determined by the Building Official.

3. Upon payment of civil penalties, building and construction permits , and/or a Certificate of Occupancy, may be issued.

4. All monies collected pursuant to this Section shall be deposited into the City’s Historic Preservation Trust Fund.

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1. An appeal of a civil penalty may be filed with t he Planning Department on a City application form, within 10 days following the date of the Notification of Violation and Assessment Civil Penalties issued pursuant to Paragraph D.1 of this Section. The appeal shall include a statement identifying the spec ific violation and civil penalty that is being appealed, the specific grounds for the appeal, and the relief requested from the Planning Director.

2. Within 45 days following receipt of an appeal, the Planning Director shall hold a hearing, which is open to the public, to hear and consider objections and/or protest of the alleged violation(s) and assessment of civil penalties stated in the appeal application. The Planning Director shall hear and receive all evidence and testimony relative to the violation(s) and assessment of civil penalties and shall consider all evidence. Within 15 days following conclusion of the hearing, the Planning Director shall render a decision in writing, determining the amount (if any) of civil penalties to be assessed. The decision of the Planning Director shall be final and conclusive in the absence of the filing of an appeal.

3. The Planning Director’s decision may be appealed to the City Manager. The appeal shall be filed with the Planning Department on a City application form, wit hin 10 days following issuance of the Planning Director’s decision.

4. Within 30 days following receipt of the appeal of the Planning Director’s decision, the City Manager shall hold a hearing, which is open to the public, to hear and consider the evidence a nd reasons not to uphold the Planning Director’s decision. Within 15 days following conclusion of the hearing, the City Manager shall render a decision in writing, determining the amount (if any) of civil penalties to be assessed. The decision of the City Manager shall be final and conclusive.

F. Injunctive Relief. The City Attorney may maintain an action for injunctive relief to restrain a violation or cause, where possible, the complete or partial restoration, reconstruction or replacement of any structure demolished, partially demolished, altered, or partially altered in violation of this Division.

7.01.065: Guidelines for the Treatment of Historic Properties

A. In order to ensure that Ontario’s historic resources are preserved for future generations, any proposed work on a historic resource shall follow the Secre tary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring and Reconstructing Historic Buildings. The standards were developed by the federal government to be guiding principles regarding the treatment of historic properties.

B. In addition to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring and Reconstructing Historic Buildings, any proposed work on a historic resource shall follow the standards and guidelines set forth by Division 6.01 (District Standards and Guidelines) of this Development Code, and the design guidelines established by Subsection D (Historic Preservation Design Guidelines) of th is Section, as applicable.

C. The design guidelines referenced in this Section shall be enforceable in the same manner and to the same extent as any other provision of this Development Code.

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1. Additions.

a. Converting Existing Space. Using existing areas of the structure can provide additional usable square footage. Conversions of basements and attics to habitable space are the most preferred way of adding square footage. Consider introducing dormers to facilitate conversions. Small bays, if strategically spaced and in keeping with the overall design of the house, can accommodate more habitable space while maintaining the integrity of the overall design.

b. New Construction. All new construction shall be consistent with the existing structure. Large additions should be placed at the rear or side of structures to minimize visual impacts. New additions should be handled in one of two ways: [i] seamless additions that form a new dominant building mass consistent with the historic style and uses materials and architectural designs indistinguishable from what exists; and [ii] accented additions that express a new building projection as an additive element, reinforcing the identity of the original building, and is made from compatible, but not necessarily identical materials.

(1) New construction along the front of a building should generally maintain the proportion and arrangement of openings, projections, and other features.

(2) Upper-story additions are discouraged unless they are consistent with the original design and character of the house style.

(3) The architectural style shall be consistent with the original structure and shall use material similar to those used on the main structure, including siding treatment, windows, doors, trim, roof pitch, etc.

(4) Details on the addition shall match the architectural details on the original structure such as latticework projecting beams, etc.

c. Garages and other Accessory Structures. Garages and other accessory structures shall be consistent with the historic character of the main structure.

(1) The architectural style shall be consistent with the main structure and shall use material similar to those used on the main structure, including siding treatme nt, windows, doors, trim, roof pitch, etc.

(2) Details on the accessory structure shall match the architectural details on the main structure such as latticework, projecting beams, etc.

(3) Garages shall be located to the rear of the property and detached from the main structure.

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2. Architectural Features.

a. Common Features.

Traditional buildings and houses have many
common features, regardless of the style of
architecture.

 Raised front porch;
 Massed columns on porch supports;
 Vertical orientation of windows;
 Window and door trim;
 Garage door (facing street) treatment
(recessed, windows, ornamentation, etc.);
 Consistency of materials and colors with style of architecture;  Detailed porch supports and railings;
 Dormers;
 Chimney;
 Balconies;
 Window Boxes; and
 Ornamentation (grill work over windows, tile accents, pop outs, relief bands, etc).

b. Doors. Traditional doors relate to the style of architecture of the building.

Shown top right, are examples of door styles.

c. Windows. Traditional windows relate to the style of architecture of the building. Shown bottom right, are examples of window styles.

d. Architectural Styles.

Architectural styles should be used for new
development that is compatible with the
architecture of the neighborhood. Refer to
Reference “B” (Architectural Styles Guide) of
this Development Code for an architectural
styles guide containing a list of architectural
styles and some common features found with
the style. This list of architectural styles has
been developed with the assistance of the
California Office of Historic Preservation and
these styles are the only styles app roved,
except where noted, for use with Historic
Resource Surveys. The list is based on the
following books about California
Architecture:

 The Guide to architecture in San
Francisco and Northern California by
David Gebhard, Robert Winter and
Eric Sandweiss.
 Guide to the Architecture of Los
Angeles and Southern California by
David Gebhard and Robert Winter.

Massed Columns on Porch Support

Porch Supports and Railings

Dormer Examples

Door Examples

Window Proportions

Window Examples
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 A Field Guide to American Houses by Virginia & Lee McAlester; an American Shelter by Lester Walker

3. Wood Siding and Architectural Details.

a. Preservation. All original wood siding and architectural details should be identified, retained, and preserved. All wall coverings that hide original wood siding and architectural details should be removed.

b. Protection. All causes of wood siding and architectural detail deterioration should be identified, evaluated and treated. Causes may include faulty flashing, leaking gutters, breaks and cracks, open joints, deteriorated caulking and sealants, insect or fungus infestation, and deteriorated coating such as paint or stain,

c. Cleaning. All deteriorated paint or stain should be removed by the gentlest method possible such as hand scraping, hand sanding, hot air heat guns, and chemical strippers.

Paint shall not be removed by the propane butane torches, sandbla sting, or water blasting. All wood surfaces that have had paint or stain removed shall be given new coatings to protect the wood.

d. Repairs. All deteriorated wood elements that cannot be repaired shall be removed. All removed wood elements shall be replaced with new wood details that match the size, shape and profile of the original element.

4. Concrete Walls.

a. Preservation. All original exterio r concrete walls should be identified, retained and preserved. All original finish materials and coatings that have been applied should be identified.

b. Protection. All causes of concrete deterioration should be identified, evaluated and treated. Causes may include exposed steel reinforcing members or metal ties that are rusting, cracked broken concrete, flat surfaces that permit water to penetrate concrete, faulty flashing, and leaking gutters

c. Cleaning. All concrete walls shall be cleaned with gentle methods that will not damage the plaster finish or concrete surface such as water and detergents applied with natural bristle brushes and low water pressure. After adequate testing, other cleaning methods, such as liquid chemical cleaners, that do not damage th e concrete or cause ecological damage, high pressure water, and paint removal strippers may be permitted. Sandblasting is not permitted.

d. Repairs. All rusted steel reinforcing and metal ties shall be removed . All broken and loose concrete shall be removed . All concrete shall be patched using appropriate repair procedures all original finish materials shall be repaired.

e. Replace Missing Concrete Details. All missing or broken concrete details shall be replaced with new details that match the size, shape, color, and texture of the original detail.
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5. Masonry Walls.

a. Preservation. All original exterior masonry walls should be identified, retained, and preserved. All finish materials and coatings that have been applied should be identified.

b. Protection. All causes of concrete deterioration should be identified, evaluated, and treated. Causes may include deteriorated roofs, insufficient drainage, def erred pointing, application of coatings and finish materials, faulty flashing, and leaking gutters.

c. Cleaning. All concrete walls shall be cleaned with gentle methods such water and detergents applied with natural bristle brushes and low water pressure as not to cause damage to the masonry or mortar. After adequate testing, cleaning methods such as liquid chemical cleaners that do not damage the masonry or mortar or cause ecological damage, high pressure water, and paint removal strippers may be permitted. Cleaning methods such as sandblasting, acid wash on limestone and marble, and metal bristle brushes are not permitted.

Prior to initiating the work, all cleaning procedures should be tested to ensure that the masonry will not be damaged.

d. Pointing Repair. Deteriorated pointing will be repaired when it is identified.

Deteriorated mortar will be removed using hand tools. Power tools shall not be used to remove deteriorated pointing. The new mortar should match the strength of the original. The new mortar should match the color, texture and style of the original mortar. The new pointing shall match the width and profile of the original.

e. Repairing the Masonry. Masonry units shall be replaced with new masonry units that match the size, texture and color of the o riginal material. Broken masonry units should be patch rather than replaced.

f. Replacing Masonry. All missing or broken masonry units that cannot be repaired shall be replace with masonry units that match the size, shape, color and texture of the original detail.

6. Architectural Metals.

a. Preservation. All original metal architectural features should be identified, retained and preserved. Metal architectural features which are important in defining the historic character of the building shall not be removed.

b. Protection. All causes of metal corrosion should be identified, evaluated and treated. Causes may include exposing bare metal to water and moisture, deterioration of protective coatings, and galvanic action between two incompatible metals.

c. Cleaning Non Ferrous Materials and Alloys. The type of metal material shall be identified in order to determine the type of cleaning to be used. Non -ferrous metals (lead, tin, copper, zinc) whose natural patina should be preserved shall be identified. Non -ferrous materials with a natural patina shall have cleaned using gentle methods used in order to clean the surface without damaging the patina or coating. Alloys that may require protective coatings shall be identified. A gentle cleaning method that will not abrade the protective coating shall be used.

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Hand scraping shall be used to remove corrosion and deteriorated paint. Low pressure grit blasting may be used to remove corrosion and coatings when hand scraping is ineffective . Cleaned ferrous metals should be painted immediately with a corrosive resistant coating.

e. Repair. Metal features that are broke n or dented shall be repaired. Metal features that are broken or dented shall not be replaced.

f. Replacement. Metal features that are too deteriorated to be repaired should be replaced. The original metal feature shall be used as a model for the new feature .

Missing features shall not be replaced with details that do not convey the same visual appearance.

7. Exterior Plaster (Stucco).

a. Preservation. All original exterior plaster features should be identified, retained and preserved. Original exterior plaster features that are important in defining the overall historic character of the building shall not be removed.

b. Protection. All causes of plaster deterioration should be identified, evaluated and treated. Causes may include leaking roofs, faulty flashing, leaking gutters, broken concrete substrate, deteriorated or rusted metal lath, and deteriorated wood members.

c. Cleaning. All plaster shall be clea ned with gentle methods that will not damage the plaster. Use water and detergent with a soft natural bristle brush. Cleaning methods such as sandblasting or high pressure water are not permitted.

d. Repairs. All types of deterioration shall be identified such as spalling, broken, or cracked plaster and missing plaster details. All deteriorated substrate material shall be removed. All plaster shall be patched using industry approved repair procedures and materials.

Where a large area of plaster needs to be replaced, the adjacent panel should be completely replaced in order to avoid a patched appearance.

8. Roofs.

a. Preservation. All original character defining features of the roof should be identified, retained and preserved. Features include shape, slope, roofin g materials, and decorative details. The original defining features that have been removed or altered should be identified. The character defining features of the roof shall not be altered. Sound character defining features of the roof shall not be removed.

b. Protection. All causes of roof deterioration should be identified, evaluated and treated. Causes may include blocked drains and gutters, moisture condensation, faulty flashing, overhanging tree limbs, insect and fungus infestation, deteriorated roofing material, faulty application of roof fasteners, and deteriorated fasteners.

c. Repairs. All features shall be repaired with similar materials.

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e. Additions to Buildings. Roofs over additions should retain the character defining features of the original roof.

f. Additions to Original Roofs. Mechanical or solar collection should be installed do that they are not visible from the public right of way. Unless an original decorative feature on a house, downspouts should be located in an inconspicuous place, such as the corner, side or back of a building.

9. Doors.

a. Preservation. All original character defining features of doors should be identified, retained and preserved. Features include frames, jambs, door, transoms, sills, trim, screen door, and fan lights and sidelights. Doors that are important in defining t he overall historic character of the building shall not be removed or radically changed. The pattern of the door shall not be changed. The historic appearance of doors through the use of inappropriate design, materials, finishes or color shall not be changed. Original fittings on doors shall not be stripped.

b. Protection. All causes of deterioration should be identified, evaluated and treated. Causes may include weathering due to paint deterioration, rusting due to paint deterioration, and sealant and caulking deterioration.

c. Repairs. Original broken door detail should be repaired. When repair of material or missing parts is appropriate, the entire door shall not be replaced.

d. Replacement. When a door can no longer be repaired, or is missing, replace it with a new door that matches the original. Character defining doors should not be replaced with new doors that do not convey the same visual appearance of the original.

e. Doors in Additions to the Original Buildings. New doors in additions to the original buildings should be compatible with the overall design of the original building, but not duplicate the pattern of the original door.

10. Windows.

a. Preservation. All original character defining features of windows should be identified, retained and preserved. Features include frames, heads, sills, trim, jambs, muntins, shutters, awnings, sash, glazing, blinds, and screens. Windows that are important in defining the overall historic character of the building shall not be removed or radically changed. The number, location, size or glazing pattern of windows shall not be changed. The historic appearance of windows through the use of inappropriate design, materials, finishes or color shall not be changed.

Window trim should not be obscured with other materials. Original fittings on windows shall not be stripped.

b. Protection. All causes of deterioration should be identified, evaluated, and treated. Causes may include water penetration, weathering due to paint deterioration, rusting due to paint deterioration, and sealant and caulking deterioration.

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d. Replacement. When a window can no longer be repaired, or is missing, replace it with a new window that matches the original. Character defining windows should not be replaced with new windows that do not convey the same visual appearance of the original.

e. Windows in Additions to the Original Buildings. New windows in additions to the original buildings should be compatible with the overall design of the original building, but not duplicate the fenestration pattern and detailing of the original window.

11. Entrances and Porches.

a. Preservation. All original entrance or porch, including doors, entablatures, columns, balustrades, and stairs should be identified, retained and preserved. If replacement is necessary, the proportion and composition of original design should be retained, preferably by using traditional moldings and balusters. An entrance or porch shall not be removed in order to reorient the building for a new use. Columns and railings for porches, stoops and front steps should be substantial looking and not be replaced with pipes, wrought iron or "ranch -style" members.

Brick stairs are rarely appropriate; wood stairs are most appropriate to Late Victorian and Classical Revival houses. New entrance s shall not be cut into the primary façade. Utilitarian or service entrances shall not be altered so they appear to be the formal entrance.

c. Repairs. The historic materials used in the character defining features should be repaired. Original materials should be used for repairs or substitute materials that are compatible. Substitute materials or features that do not convey the visual appearance of the original features shall not be used.

d. Replacement. When an entrance or porch can no longer be repaired, or is missing, replace it with a new entrance or porch that conveys the same visual appearance .

e. A New Entrance or Porch on Additions to the Original Bu ilding. A new entrance or porch should be designed to be compatible to the original buildings.

12. Storefronts.

a. Preservation. All original storefront should be identified, retained, and preserved. Store front features include bulkhead, window frames, door transom, recessed ceiling, lighting, wall material, display window, entry door, awnings, recessed paving, and parapets. The original features of the storefront shall not be removed. The location of the storefront main entrance shall not be changed. The original configuration of the storefront shall not be altered.

Inappropriate materials shall not be added over original ones.

b. Protection. All causes of deterioration on the storefront should be identified, evaluated, and treated. Causes may include, water penetration, weathering due to paint deterioration, rusting due to paint deterioration, and sealant and caulking deterioration. Historic materials shall not be stripped from the storefront.

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d. Replacement. If there is insufficient information about the original appearance of the storefront, it should be rebuilt using a new design whose size, scale, style, detail, and color are compatible with the original appearance. When a storefront can no longer be repaired, or is missing, replace it with a reconstructed storefront based on the available historical, pictorial and physical documentation available. A new design that is incompatible in size, scale, material, style and color with the original appearance is not allowed.

13. Significant Interior Space Features and Finishes.

a. Preservation of Interior Spaces. A floor plan or significant interior spaces that are important in defining the o verall historic character of the building should be identified, retained, and preserved. Elements to be considered of the interior space are size, proportions, configuration, relationship of rooms, individual room or space, and relationship of features to spaces or rooms. The floor plan or significant interior spaces that are important in defining the overall historic character of the building shall not be radically changed. Interior space should not be altered or destroyed by inserting floors, cutting thro ugh floors, lowering ceilings, or adding or removing walls. A feature should not be relocated so that a historic relationship between the feature and the space is altered.

b. Preservation of Interior Features and Finishes. Interior features and finishes that are important in defining the overall historic character of the building should be identified, retained and preserved and shall not be removed or radically changed. New features or finishes that obscure the character defining features of the building should not be applied.

c. Protection. All causes of deterioration should be identified, evaluated, and treated. Causes include surface dirt, moisture penetration from the exterior, insect and fungus infestation, excessive moist or dry air, vandalism, improper cleaning procedures, and excessive use. The original features and finishes should be protected from inappropriate changes: removal of original features, replacement of original features, repainting of original finishes, and introduction of new mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems that cause damage when they are installed.

d. Repairs. Deteriorated features or finishes should be repaired using the same or compatible materials. Do not make repairs with incompatible materials.

e. Replacement. Un-repairable features or finishes should be replaced with new features or finishes that match the original. Features or finishes should not be replaced with new features or finishes that do not convey the same visual appearance of the original.

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Chapter 4.0: Permits, Actions, and Decisions
Division 4.02—Discretionary Permits and Actions (Excerpt)

Section: 4.02.040: Historic Preservation—Local Historic Landmark and Local District Designations, Historic Resource Tiering, and Architectural Conservation Areas

A. Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to establish procedures by which Local Historic Landmarks and Districts, Historic Resource Tiering, and Architectural Conservation Areas may be designated

B. Applicability.

1. Designation of Historic Landmarks and Districts, Historic Resource Tiering and Architectural Conservation Areas. The Approving Authority established pursuant to Table 2.02- 1 (Review Matrix) of this Development Code is hereby empowered to approve, approve in modified form, or deny a Historic Preservation —Historic Landmark and District Designations, Historic Resource Tiering and Architectural Conservation Areas application.

2. Local Landmark Designation . A historic resource may be designated an “historic landmark” by the City if it meets the criteria for listing in the National Register of Historic Places or the California Register of Historic Resources, or it meets one or more of the following criteria:

a. The historic resource exemplifies or reflects special ele ments of the City’s history;

b. The historic resource is identified with persons or events significant in local, state, or national history;

c. The historic resource is representative of the work of a notable builder, designer, architect, or artist;

d. The historic resource embodies distinguishing architectural characteristics of a style, type, period, or method of construction;

e. The historic resource is a noteworthy example of the use of indigenous materials or craftsmanship;

f. The historic resource embodies elements that represent a significant structural, engineering, or architectural achievement or innovation;

g. The historic resource has a unique location, a singular physical characteristic, or is an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood , community, or the City;

h. The historic resource is one of the few remaining examples in the City, region, state or nation, possessing distinguishing characteristics of an architectural or historical type or specimen: or

i. The historic resource has yielded, or is likely to yield, information important to the City’s history or prehistory.

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3. Local Historic District Designation . A neighborhood or area listed as a historic resource may be designated a “Local Historic District” by the City if the neighborhood meets the criteria for listing in the National Register of Historic Places or the California Register of Historic Resources, or it meets one or more of the following criteria:

a. The historic resource is a geographically definable area possessing a concentration of historic resources or a thematically related grouping of structures that contribute to each other and are unified by plan, style, or physical development, and embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction , or represents the work of a master or possesses high artistic values;

b. The historic resource reflects significant geographical patterns, including those associated with different eras of settlement and growth, particular transportation modes, or distinctive examples of a park landscape, site design, or community planning;

c. The historic resource is associated with, or the contributing resources are unified by, events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of local or regional history, or the cultural heritage of California or the United States; or

d. The historic resource is, or the contributing resources are, associated with the lives of persons important to the City, State or National history.

4. Additional Historic Resource E valuation Criteria. In addition to the “significance,” criteria established in Paragraph B.2 (Local Landmark Designation) and Paragraph B.3 (Local Historic District Designation) of this Section, historic resources must have “integrity” for the time in which they are “significant.” The period of “significance” is the date or span of time within which significant events transpired or significant individuals made their important contributions. The term “integrity” means the authenticity of a historical resource’s physical identity, as evidenced by the survival of characteristics or historic or prehistoric fabric that existed during the resource’s period of significance. Only after significance has been established, should the issue of integrity be addressed. The following criteria should be considered when evaluating properties for integrity:

a. Design. Any alterations to the property should not have adversely affected the character defining features of the property. Alterations to a resource or changes in its use over time may have historic, cultural or architectural significance.

b. Setting. Changes in the immediate surroundings of the property (e.g., buildings, land use and topography) should not have adversely affected the character of the property.

c. Materials and Workmanship. Any original materials should be retained, or if they have been removed or altered, replacements have been made that are compatible with the original materials.

d. Location. The relationship between a property and its location is an important component in determining integrity. The place where the property was built and where historic events occurred is often important to understanding why the property was created or why something happened. The actual location of a historic property, complement ed by its setting, is particularly important in recapturing the sense of historic events and persons. Except in a few cases, the relationship between a property and its historic associations is destroyed if the property is moved.

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e. Feeling. The term “feeling” means a property's expression of the aesthetic or historic sense of a particular period. It results from the presence of physical features that, taken together, convey the property's historic character. For example, a rural historic district, such as the Guasti Winery, retaining original design, materials, workmanship and setting, will relate the feeling of agricultural life in the 19th century.

f. Association. The term “association” means the direct link between an important historic event or person, and a historic property. A property retains its association if it is the place where the event or activity occurred and is sufficiently intact to convey that relationship to an observer. Like “feeling,” association requires the presence of physical features that convey a property's historic character. For example, a Revolutionary War battlefield, whose natural and manmade elements have remained intact since the 18th century, will retain its quality of “association” with the battle.

Because “feeling” and “association” depend upon individual perceptions, their retention alone is never sufficient to support eligibility. Historic resources must retain enough of their historic or prehistoric character or appearance to be recognizable as historic resources, and to convey the reasons for their significance.

C. Application Filing, Processing, and Hearing. Historic Preservation—Historic Landmark and Historic District Designation applications shall be filed and processed pursuant to Division 2.02 (Application Filing and Processing) of this Development Code, and the provisions of this Section.

All eligible historic resources nominated for designation as a Landmark or a Historic District shall be evaluated, processed, and designated a Tier pursuant to Subsection G (Historic Resource Tiering System) of this Section, concurrently with the application for landmark or historic district designation.

D. Local Historic Landmark and District Designation Application Findings and Decision.

1. Within the 30-day period following acceptance of a Historic Preservation—Historic Landmark and District Designations application as complete pursuant to the applicable provisions contained in Section 2.02.015.B (Discretionary Permits and Actions) of this Development Code, the Advisory Authority shall make a preliminary determination as to whether the requested Local Historic Landmark or Local Historic District designation is appropriate, based upon the designation criteria set forth in Paragraphs B.2 (Local Landmark Designation), B.3 (Local Historic District Designation), and B.4 (Additional Historic Resource Evaluation Criteria) of this S ection. If it is determined that the proposed resource merits further consideration, the application shall be forwarded to the subsequent Advisory Authority. If the proposed resource does not merit further consideration due to failure of the property to me et the applicable designation criteria, the application shall be denied.

2. Upon receipt of the Advisory Authority’s recommendation, the subsequent Advisory Authority shall make a recommendation to the Approving Authority to grant or deny a Historic Preservation—Landmark or District Designation application on the basis of the application and the evidence presented in the Planning Department’s written report, after considering and clearly establishing the designation criteria set forth in Paragraphs B.2 (Local Landmark Designation), B.3 (Local Historic District Designation), and B.4 (Additional Historic Resource Evaluation Criteria) of this Section, and giving specific reasons in support of each applicable criterion.

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Planning Department’s written report, after considering and clearly establishing the applicable designation criteria set forth in Paragraphs B.2 (Local Landmark Designation), B.3 (Local Historic District Designation), and B.4 (Additional Historic Resource Evaluation Criteria) of this Section, and giving specific reasons in support of each applicable criterion.

E. Permits. No bu ilding, alteration, demolition, or removal permits for any proposed Local Landmark or Local Historic District shall be issued after a Historic Preservation—Landmark or District Designation application has been filed with the Planning Department, until such time that any public hearing or appeal proceedings regarding the application have been completed.

F. Automatic Designations.

1. Any property listed in the National Register of Historic Places or the California Register of Historic Resources shall automatically be designated as a local Historic Landmark.

2. Any neighborhood or area listed in the National Register of Historic Places or the California Register of Historic Resources shall automatically be designated as a local Historic District.

3. Any property identified as a contributing structure to a historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places or the California Register of Historic Resources shall be considered a contributing structure within the historic district.

G. Historic Resource Tiering System. The Historic Preservation Commission shall be responsible for the adoption of the Historic Resource Tier Designation List, which shall be maintained by the Historic Preservation Subcommittee. A historic resource may be designated “Tier I, Tier II, or Tier III” by the Approving Authority established pursuant to Table 2.02- 1 (Review Matrix) of this Development Code, to establish a ranking of historic resources within the City, based upon the determined significance of each resource, as specified bel ow. For the purpose of this Section, upon determining the appropriate tier designation for a historic district, the Approving Authority may rank all contributing structures within that district into the same tier designation. Tier I, II and III historic resources shall be judged based upon their determined degree of significance, pursuant to the criteria contained in Subsection H (Historic Resource Tiering Criteria) of this Section.

1. Tier I. Tier I consists of historic resources that should not be demolished or significantly altered under any circumstances, regardless of their designation status. Resources within this tier are determined to be the City’s most significant historical or cultural resources. Tier I resources shall meet one or more of the following:

a. A resource listed on the Ontario Register that meets at least one of the criteria within the Architecture/Form category, and 3 criteria within the History category, listed in Subsection H (Historic Resource Tiering Criteria) of this Section; or

b. A contributing resource within a district that meets at least one of the criteria within the Architecture/Form Category and 3 criteria within the History Category as listed below.

2. Tier II . Tier II consists of historic resources wherein demolition of these properties should be avoided. Tier II resources shall meet one or more of the following:

a. Any historic resource listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places;
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b. Any historic resource listed or determined eligible for listing in the California Register of Historic Resources;

c. A historic resource listed on the Ontario Register and meets at least 2 criteria within the Architecture/Form or History categories, listed in Subsection H (Historic Resource Tiering Criteria) of this Section; or

d. A contributing resource within an eligible historic district wherein the district meets at least 2 of the criteria in either the Architecture/Form or History categories as listed in Subsection H (Historic Resource Tiering Criteria) of this Section.

3. Tier III . Tier III consists of historic resources that are Designated Local Historic Landmarks, are contributing properties within Designated Local Historic Districts, or are eligible historic resources. Demolition of these resources should be avoided where possible but may be appropriate under certain circumstances.

H. Historic Resource Tiering Criteria. The following listing contains criteria to be used in determining the Tier designation of a historic resource:

1. Local Historic Landmark.

a. Architecture/Form.

(1) The resource is prototypical, or one of the finest examples, of a period, style, architectural movement, or construction in the City of a particular style of architecture, building type, or historical or archeological object. Only preeminent examples should be considered. Good representative examples of a style, period or method of construction are not appropriate; or

(2) The resource is the first, last, only, or one of the finest examples, notable works, or the best surviving work by an architect or designer of major importance to the City, State or Nation.

b. History.

(1) The resource is the location of a historic event(s) that has significantly contributed to the history of the City, State, or Nation;

(2) The resource is associated with a business, company, or individual that has made a significant cultural, social, or scientific contribution to the City, State, or Nation;

(3) The resource is identified with a person(s) who has exerted a major influence on the heritage or history of the City, State, or Nation;

(4) The resource embodies the ideals or principles of the “Model Colony” or furthers the ideals or principals established by the Chaffey Brothers;

(5) The resource has a direct relationship to one of the principal historic contexts in the City’s history, including the “Model Colony,” (includes the Chaffey Brothers, the Ontario Land and Improvement Company, or the citrus industry), the Guasti Winery or the wine industry, or the Dairy Preserve or the dairy industry;
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(6) The resource is related with a business, company, or individual significant in the agricultural history of the City; or

(7) The resource is related to the archeological past of the region.

2. Local Historic Districts.

a. Architecture/Form.

(1) The district contains resources that are a prototype of, or one of the finest examples of, or the first, last, only, or few remaining groupings of a period, style, architectural movement, or construction in the City of a particular style of architecture, building t ype, or historical or archeological object. Only preeminent examples should be considered. Good representative examples of a style, period or method of construction are not appropriate; or

(2) The district contains resources that are the first, last, only, or the finest examples, notable works, or the best surviving work by an architect or designer of major importance to the City, State or Nation.

b. History.

(1) The district is the location of a historic event(s) that has significantly contributed to the history of the City, State, or Nation;

(2) The district is associated with a business, company, or individual that has made a significant, cultural, social, or scientific contribution to the City, State, or Nation;

(3) The district is identified with a person(s) who has exerted a major influence on the heritage or history of the City, State, or Nation;

(4) The district embodies the ideals or principles of the “Model Colony,” or furthers the ideals or principals established by the Chaffey Brothers;

(5) The district has a direct relationship to one of the principal historic contexts in the City’s history, including the “Model Colony,” (includes the Chaffey Brothers, the Ontario Land and Improvement Company, or the c itrus industry), the Guasti Winery or the wine industry, or the Dairy Preserve or the dairy industry, or the citrus industry; or

(6) The district is related with a business, company, or individual significant in the agricultural history of the City.

I. Architectural Conservation Area. An area may be designated an “Architectural Conservation Area” by the Approving Authority if the area meets any one of the below -listed criteria; however, these criteria do not evaluate for historic significance. As a result, p roperties within Architectural Conservation Areas are not qualified for historic landmark or historic district consideration. The criteria for establishing an Architectural Conservation Area are as follows:

1. The area is geographically definable and conveys a s ense of architectural cohesiveness through its design, setting, materials, workmanship, or association; or

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2. The area reflects significant geographical patterns, including those associated with different areas of settlement and growth, particular transportation modes, or distinctive examples of a park landscape, site design or community planning, or represents established and familiar visual features in the community.

3. Alternately, an area may be designated an Architectural Conservation Area by the City if a conservation plan has been prepared pursuant to Section 4.02.055 (Historic Preservation—Conservation Plans), outlining the character defining features of the neighborhood and appropriate design guidelines that will maintain the character of the neighborhood.

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4.02.045: Historic Preservation—Rescind or Amend the Status of a Historic Resource

A. Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to establish a process by which a historic resource may rescind or amend its assigned status, including a Local Landmark or Local District Designation, a Tier Designation, an Eligibility Determination, or an Architectural Conservation Area.

B. Applicability. The Approving Authority for the original application type, pursuant to Table

2.02-1 (Review Matrix) of this Development Code, is hereby empowered to approve, approve in modified form, or deny a request to rescind or amend t he assigned status of a Local Historic Landmark or Local Historic District Designation, Tier Designation, Eligibility Determination, or Architectural Conservation Area.

C. Addition to the Ontario Register. Any property or grouping of properties surveyed at t he intensive level pursuant to standards established by the California Office of Historic Preservation, and determined to meet the designation criteria for local historic landmarks or local historic districts set forth in Section 4.02.040 (Historic Preservation —Local Historic Landmark and Local District Designations, Historic Resource Tiering, and Architectural Conservation Areas) of this Development Code, shall be determined by the Approving Authority to be an “eligible” historic resource.

D. Removal of Eligible or Nominated Historic Resources from the Ontario Register. An eligible historic resource or a nominated historic resource may be removed from the Ontario Register, as follows:

1. Any historic resource listed on the Ontario Register may be removed by the Approving Authority if the resource has lost all historic and/or cultural significance due to a catastrophe causing a loss of integrity, or the resource has lost all historical and/or cultural significance due to extensive legally performed alteration(s), which has caused a loss of integrity after the property was initially surveyed.

2. Any historic resource listed on the Ontario Register may be removed by the Approving Authority upon reevaluation of the resource at the request of the property owner, or upon initiation by the City, if the most recently prepared Historic Resource Survey evaluating the resource is more than 5 years old.

3. The Historic Preservation Subcommittee shall evaluate a historic resource utilizing the designation criteria set forth in Paragraph 4.02.040.B.2 (Local Landmark Designation) of this Division. Furthermore, when a historic resource is located within an eligible local historic district, the area or neighborhood shall also be evaluated using the designation criteria set forth in Paragraph

4.02.040.B.3 (Local Historic District Designation) of this Division, and shall be evaluated to determine if it contributes to the significance of the district. The Approving Authority may retain a noncontributing property within a proposed or potential historic district.

4. Any reevaluation of a property shall be valid for a 5-year period.

E. Amending or Rescinding a Local Landmark, Local Historic District, or a Tier Designation from the Ontario Register. A local landmark, local historic district, or a tier designation may be amended or rescinded from the Ontario Register, if:

1. It is discovered that the information relied upon by the Advisory Authority and/or Approving Authority in making the original designation, was erroneous or false;

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2. New information compromises the significance of a historic resource;

3. The historic resource has been demolished, relocated, or removed; or

4. The historic resource has been rendered ineligible for designation due to a catastrophic event, beyond the owner’s control, whic h has destroyed the resource to the point where it is considered a hazard to the public health and safety, and the restoration of the resource is not feasible.

4.02.050: Historic Preservation —Certificates of Appropriateness and Demolition of Historic Resources

A. Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to establish a process to ensure that any alteration to, or demolition of, an eligible or designated historic resource within the City is in keeping with the historic character of the resource.

B. Applicability.

1. The Approving Authority established pursuant to Table 2.02-1 (Review Matrix) of this Development Code is hereby empowered to approve, approve in modified form, or deny a Historic Preservation —Certificate of Appropriateness application, and to impose reasonable conditions upon the approval of the application.

2. A Certificate of Appropriateness shall be required for any:

a. Alteration, addition, restoration, rehabilitation, remodeling, relocation, repainting, and/or resurfacing of an historic resource. Certificate of Appropriateness approval shall be required even if the City requires no other permits;

b. For any work to the exterior of any noncontributing resource in a Historic District or on a historic property. A reasonable effort shall be made to produce compatibility, and in no event shall there be a greater deviation from compatibility;

c. Infill development within a historic district or on a historic property; and

d. Any demolition, whether in whole or in part, of a historic resource or a noncontributor within a designated historic district in conjunction with a demolition application.

3. No permit shall be issued for work on a historic resource until a Certificate of Appropriateness or Waiver has been issued in accordance with the provisions of this Division.

4. Once a Certificate of Appropriateness has been issued, the Planning Department, from time to time, shall inspect the work to ensure that it is being carried -out in compliance with the approved Certificate of Appropriateness and shall issu e a Certificate of Completion prior to any final inspection or occupancy by any City Department to ensure the work has been satisfactorily completed.

C. Application Filing, Processing and Hearing. A Historic Preservation —Certificate of Appropriateness applic ation shall be filed, processed, and heard pursuant to Division 2.02 (Application Filing and Processing) of this Development Code and the provisions of this Section, except as follows:
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1. Determination of Significance.

a. Upon acceptance of a Historic Preservat ion—Certificate of Appropriateness application as complete for processing pursuant to Subsection 2.02.015.B (Discretionary Permits and Actions) of this Development Code, the Historic Preservation Subcommittee shall evaluate the affected historic resource for significance, which shall include a review conducted by the Planning Department consisting of an evaluation of the resource’s eligibility for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, the California Register of Historic Resources, or the Onta rio Register. The review may also include the preparation of a Historic Resource Survey, at the intensive level, pursuant to the standards set forth by the California Office of Historic Preservation.

b. A historic resource that does not meet the criteria for designation set forth in Section 4.02.040 (Historic Preservation—Local Historic Landmark and Local District Designations, Historic Resource Tiering, and Architectural Conservation Areas) of this Division, and not located within a designated, proposed, or potential district, shall be removed from the Ontario Register and the Certificate of Appropriateness shall be deemed approved. A resource that meets the designation criteria set forth in Section 4.02.040 (Historic Preservation—Local Historic Landmark and Local District Designations, Historic Resource Tiering, and Architectural Conservation Areas) of this Division, shall be further processed pursuant to this Section.

2. Environmental Review.

a. Upon determination that a historic resource is “signifi cant,” an environmental review shall be conducted pursuant to Section 2.02.020 (Environmental Review) of this Development Code; however, i n determining the appropriate level of review for the demolition of a historic resource, the tiering system established pursuant to Subsection 4.02.040.G (Historic Resource Tiering System) of this Division shall be utilized.

b. Any historic resource proposed for demolition, which is determined to be within Tier III pursuant to Subsection 4.02.040.G (Historic Resource Tierin g System) of this Division , shall require preparation of a n Addendum to The Ontario Plan Environmental Impact Report pursuant to the requirements of CEQA and the implementing guidelines, and City’s Local Guidelines For Implementing the California Environme ntal Quality Act, in conjunction with the approval of Certificate of Appropriateness and Demolition applications.

c. Any historic resource proposed for demolition, which is determined to be within Tier I or Tier II pursuant to Subsection 4.02.040.G (Histori c Resource Tiering System) of this Division, shall require preparation and certification of an Environmental Impact Report pursuant to the requirements of CEQA and the implementing guidelines, and City’s Local Guidelines For Implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, in conjunction with the approval of Certificate of Appropriateness and Demolition applications.

3. Hearing. Each Advisory or Approving Authority shall hold at least one hearing on the application, which shall be duly noticed, heard, and acted upon pursuant to Division 2.03 (Public Hearings) of this Development Code.

4. Advisory Authority Review and Recommendation . Following completion of all required environmental review pursuant to Paragraph C.2 (Environmental Review) of this Subsection, the Advisory Authority shall make recommendation to the Approving Authority whether to approve, approve in modified form or deny the application. The Advisory Authority’s recommendation shall be transmitted to the Approving Authority in such manner and form as 314
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The 60-day time limit may be extended by mutual agreement of the applicant and City.

5. Approving Authority Review and Action.

a. Upon receipt of the Advisory Authority’s recommendation, the Approving Authority shall approve, conditionally approve, or deny the application, either in whole or in part.

The action of the Approving Authority shall be by written decision, setting forth the basis for the action and shall include all applicable findings prescribed by Subsection D (Findings and Decision), below.

b. The decision of the Approving Authority shall be final and conclusive in the absence of an appeal filed pursuant to Division 2.04 (Appeals) of this Development Code.

D. Findings and Decision.

1. Designated Historic Landmarks, Contributors, and Non- Contributors and Eligible Historic Resources.

a. A Historic Preservation —Certificate of Appropriateness application for Designated Historic Landmarks and Contributors, or Eligible Historic Resources, shall be acted upon by the Approving Authority based upon the information provided in the submitted appli cation, evidence presented in the Planning Department’s written report, and testimony provided during the public hearing, only after considering and clearly establishing all of the below -listed findings, and giving supporting reasons for each finding. The application shall be denied if one or more of the below-listed findings cannot be clearly established.

(1) The proposed alteration, restoration, relocation, or construction will not detrimentally change, destroy or adversely affect any significant architectural feature of the resource;

(2) The proposed alteration, restoration, relocation, or construction will not detrimentally change, destroy or adversely affect the historic character or value of the resource;

(3) The proposed alteration, restoration, relocation, or construction will be compatible with the exterior character-defining features of the historic resource; and

(4) The proposed alteration, restoration, relocation, or construction will not adversely affect or detract from the character of the historic district.

2. Demolition of Historic Resources.

a. A Historic Preservation —Certificate of Appropriateness and Demolition application for the Demolition Of Historic Resources shall be acted upon by the Approving Authority based upon the information provided in the submitted application, evidence presented in the Planning Department’s written report, and testimony provided during the public hearing, only after considering and clearly establishing all of the below -listed findings, and giving supporting reasons for each finding. The application shall be denied if one or more of the below- listed findings cannot be clearly established

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(2) The propo sed demolition is necessary because
restoration/rehabilitation is not practical because the extensive alterations required would render the resource not worthy of preservation;

(3) The proposed demolition is necessary because failure to demolish the resource would adversely affect or detract from the character of the District; and

(4) The resource proposed to be demolished has been assigned a Tier III designation.

3. Instances Wherein Findings Are Not Required . The Approving Authority may act upon Historic Preservation—Certificate of Appropriateness and/or Demolition applications for Tier I and Tier II historic resources that are designated historic landmark contributors and noncontributors to historic districts, or eligible historic resources , without making the findings contained in Paragraph D.1 (Designated Historic Landmarks, Contributors, and Non -Contributors and Eligible Historic Resources) or Paragraph D.2 (Demolition of Historic Resources) of this Subsection, if a Historic Preservation —Certificate of Econom ic Hardship has been granted pursuant to Section 4.02.055 ( Historic Preservation —Certificates of Economic Hardship) of this Division.

E. Conditions of Approval.

1. In approving Historic Preservation—Certificate of Appropriateness and/or Demolition applications, the Approving Authority may require certain safeguards and impose certain conditions established to ensure that the purposes of this Development Code are maintained; ensure that the project will not endanger the public health, safety or general welfare; ensure that the project will not result in any significant environmental impacts; ensure that the project will be in harmony with the area in which it is located; and ensure that the project will be in conformity with The Ontario Plan and any applicable specific and/or area plan(s).

2. All conditions of approval or requirements authorized by this Section are enforceable in the same manner, and to the same extent, as any other applicable requirement of this Development Code.

3. In approving Historic Preservation —Certificate of Appropriateness and/or Demolition applications , the following conditions of approval shall be imposed, and shall be completed prior to commencing any demolition work:

a. Each historic resource shall be fully documented and cataloged pursuant to Historic American Building Survey/Historic American Engineering Record (HABS/HAER) standards, to provide a record of the resource, including, but not limited to: [i] the preparation of site plans, floor plans, exterior and interior elevations, and detail drawings of character defining features (such as moldings, stairs, etc.); and [ii] photographs of the resource, including the exterior, interior, and interior and exterior character defining features (such as moldings, light fixtures, trim patterns, etc.).

b. A mitigation fee established pursuant to Section 7.01.025 (Historic Preservation Mitigation Fee) shall be paid to the City prior to the issuance of a demolition permit for Tier III historic resources. Fees for Tier I and II historic resources shall be determined during the 316
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c. A Certificate of Appropriateness shall not be issued for the demolition of an historic resource, either in whole or in part, until such time that a d emolition permit application and a replacement structure has been approved by the City, and appropriate permits have been issued for its construction , unless: [i] a waiver is granted pursuant to Subsection H (Replacement Structure Waiver for Historic Resources Located within Industrial Zoning Districts) of this Section; [ii] a deferral of the replacement st ructure requirement is granted pursuant to Subsection G (Replacement Structure Deferral) of this Section; or [iii] demolition is required pursuant to Section

7.01.050 (Unsafe or Dangerous Conditions) of this Development Code.

d. In an effort to preserve feat ures and artifacts from historic resources, a determination whether items within or on the resource should be salvaged must be made by the Planning Department and may include the local historical society prior to the issuance of the demolition permit. The applicant shall be responsible for the removal, relocation, storage, and donation of such items selected for salvaging. The applicant shall provide a n inventory of salvaged items to the Planning Department, and shall include a list of each item name, description and dimension (as necessary), and the location of each item on a floor plan.

F. Certificate of Appropriateness Waivers. The Approving Authority may waive the requirement for Certificate of Appropriateness approval for certain alterations, restorations, rehabilitations, remodeling, repainting, resurfacing, and additions to historic resources, as follows:

1. A waiver may be issued for work that is consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and the guidelines set forth in Division 7.01 (Historic Preservation) of this Development Code.

2. A waiver may be issued for minor alterations to historic resources, provided no change in appearance occurs or the proposed change restores period features, i ncluding but not limited to, chimneys; fences and walls, including construction, demolition, or alteration of side, rear and front yard fences and walls; foundations; landscaping, unless the Landmark designation specifically identifies the landscape, layout, features or elements as having particular historical, architectural or cultural merit; roofing, provided a 30 year dimensional shingle, or an aesthetically equivalent dimensional shingle is used, and the replacement shingle must maintain the architectural character of the historic resource in terms of scale, pattern, texture, and coloration; and signage, including directional, monument, wall and window signs.

3. A waiver may be issued for the construction of residential accessory structures and additions less than 650 SF in area or 50 percent of the existing original historic building area, whichever is less, to historic resources that are not visible from a public right -of-way, excluding public alleys.

G. Replacement Structure Deferral. The Approving Authority may defer the obligation to construct replacement structures as a requirement for approval of the demolition of a historic resource, if the ultimate project proposed for the site of the demolition provides an exceptional benefit to the community.

1. Findings. A Replacement Structure Deferral shall be acted upon by the Approving Authority based upon the information provided in the submitted application, evidence presented in the Planning Department’s written report, and any public testimony provided during the public hearing, only after considering and clearly establishing all of the below-listed findings, and giving 317
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a. The demolition is necessary to allow the acquisition and assembly of land for a future redevelopment or housing project within a redevelopment project area;

b. The future project will provide exceptional benefits to the City with respect to employment, fiscal, social, housing and economic needs of the community, or will provide new public facilities that are needed by the City (such as off- site improvements, parks, open space, recreation, or other community facilities, not including parking lots); and

c. Failure to demolish the historic structures could hinder the ability of the City to revitalize or redevelop a blighted lot or area of the City or meet housing production requirements.

2. Condition of Approval. In granting a deferral of the replacement structure requirement, the Approving Authority shall impose a condition of approval requiring any new project on the subject site to be designed pursuant to the infill development guidelines listed in Subsection I (Infill Development Guidelines ) of this Section, to insure compatibility with the surrounding area or neighborhood. The Historic Preservation Subcommittee shall make a recommendation to the Approving Authority for the replacement structure regarding compliance with the infill development guidelines.

H. Replacement Structure Waiver for Historic Resources Located within Industrial Zoning Districts. The Approving Authority may waive the obligation to construct replacement structures as a requirement for approval of the demolition of a Tier I II Historic Resource, if the site is located in an Industrial Zone. The waiver shall be acted on based upon the information provided in the submitted application, after considering and clearly establishing all of the below -listed findings and giving supporting reasons for each finding. The application shall be denied if one or more of the below-listed findings cannot be clearly established.

1. The Tier III Historic Resource is a residential building located in an Industrial Zoning District;

2. Approving the def erral will not adversely affect the character, integrity, general welfare of the surrounding neighborhood, residents, and adjacent properties;

3. Conversion and/or rehabilitation of the residential home is not economically feasible, demonstrated through mark et analysis, construction costs, structural reports, property and building conditions assessments, and/or any other study/report deemed necessary by the Planning Director;

I. Infill Development Guidelines. The following infill development guidelines shall be incorporated into the design of all new structures proposed within a designated, proposed, or potential Historic District, or on a historic property, pursuant to this Division:

1. New buildings, structures, or improvements constructed within a historic district shall be designed to be compatible with the architectural style, features, and historic character of the district.

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2. New buildings shall be compatible with the original style of the contributing buildings within a historic district. The design of the n ew building shall incorporate the following considerations:

a. The design shall incorporate the design features and details of contributing structures;

b. The height, width, and length of the new building shall be consistent with the original characteristic of the contributing structures; and

c. The exterior materials and treatment shall be similar to the contributing structures.

3. New buildings, structures, and/or improvements constructed on a historic property shall be designed to be compatible with the architectural style and features of contributing historic buildings located on the historic property.

4. New buildings shall be compatible with the original architectural style of the contributing historic buildings on the historic property. The des ign of the new building shall incorporate the following considerations:

a. The design shall incorporate the design features and details of the historic structure;

b. The height, width, and length of the new building shall be consistent with the original characteristic of the historic building; and

c. The exterior materials and treatment shall be similar to the historic building.

J. Certificate of Appropriateness Modification/Revision.

1. Historic Preservation —Certificates of Appropriateness and/or their conditions of approval may be modified/revised upon application by a project proponent or property owner if different from the proponent. The request shall be submitted to the Planning Department on a City application form pursuant to Division 2.02 (Application Filing and Processing).

2. Modifications/revisions that are minor in nature may be processed administratively, without notice or public hearing, provided the proposed changes are consistent with the intent of the original approval and there are no resulting inconsi stencies with this Development Code.

Modifications/revisions are considered minor in nature if in the opinion of the Planning Director, they do not involve substantial changes to the approved plans or the conditions of approval and would in no way affect surrounding properties.

3. Modifications/revisions to an approved plan or conditions of approval that are not minor in nature shall be processed as a revised Historic Preservation— Certificate of Appropriateness, following the procedures set forth in this Section for Historic Preservation — Certificate of Appropriateness approval, except that modification/revision approval shall not alter the expiration date established by the original application approval.

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4.02.055: Historic Preservation—Certificates of Economic Hardship

A. Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to establish a process to ensure that denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness and/or a Demolition Application does not create any undue hardship upon the owner of a Tier I or Tier II historic resource.

B. Applicability.

2. A Certificate of Economic Hardship may be filed concurrently with a Certificate of Appropriateness and/or Demolition Application in cases where the alteration, restoration, rehabilitation, remodel, addition to a histor ic resource, or demolition, partially or in whole, in compliance with the Certificate of Appropriateness and/or Demolition Application, would cause an immediate and substantial financial hardship. Furthermore, the denial of the Certificate of Appropriateness and/or Demolition Application would deny the property owner all reasonable beneficial use of, or return on, the property.

3. No action shall be taken to demolish or otherwise alter the historic resource for a period of 14 days following the issuance of a Certificate of Economic Hardship.

C. Application Filing, Processing and Hearing. A Historic Preservation —Certificate of Economic Hardship application shall be filed, processed, and heard pursuant to Division 2.02 (Application Filing and Processing) of this Development Code and the provisions of this Section.

D. Findings and Decision. A Historic Preservation —Certificate of Economic Hardship application shall be acted upon by the Approving Authority based upon the information provided in the submitted application , evidence presented in the Planning Department’s written report, and testimony provided during the public hearing, only after considering and clearly establishing all of the below -listed findings, and giving supporting reasons for each finding. The applic ation shall be denied if one or more of the below-listed findings cannot be clearly established.

1. Denial of the application will diminish the value of the subject property so as to leave substantially no value;

2. Sale or rental of the property is impractical, when compared to the cost of holding the property for uses permitted in the underlying zoning district;

3. An adaptive reuse study has been conducted and found that utilization of the property for lawful purposes is prohibited or impractical;

4. Rental at a reasonable rate of return is not feasible;

5. Denial of the Certificate of Appropriateness would damage the owner of the property unreasonably in comparison to the benefit conferred on the community, and

6. All means involving City sponsored incentives, such as a transfer of development rights, tax abatements, financial assistance, building code modifications, changes in the zoning ordinance, loans, grants, and reimbursements, have been explored to relieve possible economic disincentives.
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4.02.060: Historic Preservation—Conservation Plans

A. Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to establish a process to expedite the review process for project areas in which numerous historic resources within a single project area would require the issuance of multiple Certificates of Appropriateness for proposed work to those Historic Resources.

B. Applicability. The Approving Authority established pursuant to Table 2.02-1 (Review Matrix) of this Development Code is hereby empowered to approve, approve in modified form, or deny a Historic Preservation—Conservation Plan application and to impose reasonable conditions upon the approval of the application.

C. Application Filing, Processing and Hearing. A Historic Preservation —Conservation Plan application shall be filed, processed, and acted upon pursuant to the requirements for Historic Preservation—Certificates of Appropriat eness, contained in Section 4.02.050 (Historic Preservation—Certificates of Appropriateness and Demolition of Historic Resources) of this Development Code, and the provisions of this Section.

D. Findings and Decision. A Historic Preservation—Conservation Plan shall be acted upon by the Approving Authority based upon the information provided in the submitted application, evidence presented in the Planning Department’s written report, and testimony provided during the public hearing, only after considering and clearly establishing all of the below -listed findings, and giving supporting reasons for each finding. The application shall be denied if one or more of the below-listed findings cannot be clearly established.

1. The proposed alterations, restorations, relocations, or construction, in whole or in part, within the plan area will not detrimentally change, destroy or adversely affect any significant architectural feature of Historic Resources;

2. The proposed alterations, re storations, relocations, or construction, in whole or in part, within the plan area will not detrimentally change, destroy or adversely affect the historic character or value of Historic Resources;

3. The proposed alterations, restorations, relocations, or c onstruction, in whole or in part, within the plan area will be compatible with the exterior features of other improvements within the plan area; and

4. The proposed alterations, restorations, relocations, or construction, in whole or in part, within the plan area will not adversely affect or detract from the character of the plan area.

E. Conditions of Approval.

1. In approving a Historic Preservation —Conservation Plan application, the Approving Authority may require certain safeguards and impose certain conditions established to ensure that the purposes of this Development Code are maintained; ensure that the project will not endanger the public health, safety or general welfare; ensure that the project will not result in any significant environmental impacts; ensure that the project will be in harmony with the area in which it is located; and ensure that the project will be in conformity with The Ontario Plan and any applicable specific and/or area plan(s).

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2. All conditions of approval or requirements authorized b y this Section are enforceable in the same manner, and to the same extent, as any other applicable requirement of this Development Code.

F. Conservation Plan Modification/Revision.

1. Historic Preservation—Conservation Plans and/or their conditions of approval may be modified/revised upon application by a project proponent or property owner if different from the proponent. The request shall be submitted to the Planning Department on a City application form pursuant to Division 2.02 (Application Filing and Processing).

Modifications/revisions are considered minor in nature if in the opinion of the Zoning Administrator, they do not involve substantial changes to the approved plans or the conditions of approval and would in no way affect surrounding properties.

3. Modifications/revisions to an approved plan or conditions of approval that are not minor in nature shall be processed as a revised Historic Preservation—Conservation Plan, following the procedures set forth in this Section for Historic Pr eservation—Conservation Plan approval, except that modification/revision approval shall not alter the expiration date established by the original application approval.

4.02.065: Historic Preservation—Mills Act Contracts

A. Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to establish a process by which economic incentives may be provided for the preservation of a designated historic landmark or contributing structure within a designated historic district.

B. Applicability.

2. Pursuant to GC Section 50280 et seq., the owner(s) of design ated historic landmarks, contributing structures within designated historic districts, and properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places or the California Register of Historic Resources, may request to enter into a Mills Act Contract with the City.

C. Application Filing, Processing and Hearing.

1. Historic Preservation—Mills Act Contract applications shall be filed, processed, and heard pursuant to Division 2.02 (Application Filing and Processing) of this Development Code and the provisions of this Section.

2. The owner shall furnish the Approving Authority with any information the Approving Authority shall require in order to enable it to determine the eligibility of the property involved.

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1. A Historic Preservation—Mills Act Contract shall be acted upon by the Approving Authority based upon the information provided in the submitted application, evidence presented in the Planning Department’s written report, and testimony provided during the public hearing, only after considering and clearly establishing [i] the eligibility of the property involved, [ii] the appropriateness and sequencing of the improvements proposed, and [iii] the fiscal benefits derived from those improvements.

2. No later than 20 days after the City enters into a Mills Act Contract with an owner pursuant to this Section, the City Clerk shall record a copy of the Contract with the county recorder, which shall fully describe the affected property.

E. Required Contract Provisions. Pursuant to GC Section 50281, a ny Mills Act Contract entered into under this Section shall contain the following provisions:

1. The term of the Contract shall be for a minimum period of 10 years.

2. Where applicable, the Contract shall provide for the following:

a. The preservation of designated historic landmarks, contributing structures within designated historic districts, and properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places or the California Register of Historic Resources, and, when necessary, to r estore and rehabilitate the property to conform to the rules and regulations of the Office of Historic Preservation of the Department of Parks and Recreation, the United States Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, and the State Historical Building Code;

b. The periodic examinations of the interior and exterior of the premises by the City, San Bernardino County Assessor, the Department of Parks and Recreation, and the State Board of Equalization, as may be necessary to determine the owner' s compliance with the Contract; and

c. The Contract shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, all successors in interest of the owner. A successor in interest shall have the same rights and obligations under the Contract as the original owner who entered into the Contract.

F. Term of Contract. Each Mills Act Contract shall provide that on the anniversary date of the Contract, or other annual date specified in the Contract, a year shall be automatically added to the initial term of the Contract unless notice of nonrenewal is given pursuant to Subsection G (Contract Nonrenewal), below. If the property owner or the Approving Authority desires within any year not to renew the Contract, that party shall serve written notice of nonrenewal of the Contract on the other party in advance of the annual renewal date of the Contract. Unless the notice is served by the owner at least 90 days prior to the renewal date or by the Approving Authority at least 60 days prior to the renewal date, one year shall be automatically added to the term of the Contract.

G. Contract Nonrenewal.

1. Upon receipt by the owner of a notice of nonrenewal from the Approving Authority, the owner may make a written protest of the notice. The Approving Authority may, at any time prior to the renewal date, withdraw the notice of nonrenewal.

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2. If, within any year, the Approving Authority or the owner serves notice of intent not to renew the Contract, the existing Contract shall remain in effect for the balance of the period remaining since the original execution or the last renewal of the Contract, as applicable.

H. Contract Cancellation.

1. The Approving Authority may cancel a Mills Act Contract if it determines that the owner has breached any of the conditions of the Contract provided for in this Section or has allowed the property to deteriorate to the point that it no longer meets the standards for a qualified historic property. The Approving Authority may also cancel a Contract if it determines that the owner has failed to restore or rehabilitat e the property in the manner specified in the Contract.

2. A Mills Act Contract shall not be canceled until after the Reviewing Authorities have given notice of, and has held, a public hearing on the matter pursuant to Division 2.03 (Public Hearings) of this Development Code.

3. If a Mills Act Contract is canceled pursuant to Paragraph G.1, above, the owner shall pay a cancellation fee equal to 12.5 percent of the current fair market value of the property, as determined by the county assessor as though the prop erty were free of the contractual restriction.

4. As an alternative to cancellation of a Mills Act Contract for breach of any condition, the City, or any landowner may bring any action in court necessary to enforce a Contract, including, but not limited to, an action to enforce the Contract by specific performance or injunction.

5. In the event that property subject to Mills Act Contract under this Section is acquired in whole or in part by eminent domain or other acquisition by any entity authorized to exercise the power of eminent domain, and the acquisition is determined by the Approving Authority to frustrate the purpose of the Contract, the Contract shall be canceled and no fee shall be imposed as required under Paragraph G.3, above. Furthermore, the Contract shall be deemed null and void for all purposes of determining the value of the acquired property.

I. Amendment to Work Program. Upon request of the property owner(s), the Planning Director may approve amendments to a Mills Act Contract Work Program, subject to the following:

1. The items listed in the proposed Work Program are consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, and the guidelines set forth in this Development Code;

2. The Work Program shall be completed within the 10-year period following Contract enactment, unless extended by action of the City Council; and

3. The proposed Work Program shall have an equal or greater preservation and monetary value than the previously approved Work Program.

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Scott Murphy, Executive Director Community
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Reviewed By: Rudy Zeledon, Henry
Noh, Kimberly Ruddins
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Submitted To: Council/OHA
Approved: _______________________________
Continued To: ___________________________
Denied: __________________________________
Item No: 4
SUBJECT:

ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO APPROVE FILE NO. PUD21-002, A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR A 0.48-ACRE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT 413 WEST

EMPORIA STREET

CITY OF ONTARIO
Agenda Report
February
6, 2024
SECTION:

CONSENT CALENDAR

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council consider and adopt an Ordinance approving File No.

PUD21-002, the Emporia Work/Live Lofts Planned Unit Development, establishing development standards and design guidelines to facilitate joint work/live quarters at 413 West Emporia Street.

THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL GOALS ARE BEING ACHIEVED:

Invest in the Growth and Evolution of the City's Economy Operate in a Businesslike Manner
Focus Resources in Ontario's Commercial and Residential Neighborhoods FISCAL IMPACT:

There is not a direct ﬁscal impact associated with this action. Implementation of the Planned Unit Development would result in an increase in property taxes from future development and the one-time payment to the City for plan check fees and development impacts fees.

BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS:

On January 16, 2024, the City Council introduced and waived further reading of an Ordinance approving the Planned Unit Development. On March 22, 2021, JWDA-MS Architects ﬁled an application for the proposed Emporia Work/Live Planned Unit Development (PUD), File No. PUD21-002. Subsequently, the Applicant submitted a Development Plan, File No.

PDEV21-011, and a Conditional Use Permit, File No. PCUP23-011, to facilitate the construction and operation of nine (9) work/live loft units.

The Project site is comprised of 0.48-acres of unimproved land located at 413 West Emporia Street within the LUA-2N (Arts District- North) of the MU-1 (Downtown Mixed Use) zoning district. Land uses surrounding the Project site are also located within the LUA-2N (Arts District- North) of the MU- 1 (Downtown Mixed Use) zoning district and are characterized by a mixture of residential uses, light industrial, and commercial uses to the east and west; a 125-unit aﬀordable housing development, 325
known as Emporia Family Housing, across Emporia Street to the north; and the Southern Paciﬁc Railroad Corridor to the south.

The Policy Plan (General Plan) of The Ontario Plan (TOP) speciﬁes that the Downtown Mixed-Use area to be implemented through the approval of an Area Plan or PUD prior to the development of properties. In compliance with this requirement, the Applicant has submitted the Emporia Work/Live Lofts PUD (included as Attachment A to the Ordinance), which is consistent with the vision, goals, and policies of the Policy Plan. A PUD is comparable to a Speciﬁc Plan in that it establishes development regulations that are unique to a speciﬁc area. However, unlike a Speciﬁc Plan, a PUD is typically intended to apply to a single development project or several interrelated development projects that function together as a single, comprehensive project.

EMPORIA WORK/LIVE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT:

Key components of the Emporia
Work/Live Lofts PUD include the following:

Land Use and Development Regulations
— The MU-1 (Downtown Mixed Use) zoning district
allows for commercial and residential mixed-use development at a density of 25.1 to 75 dwelling units per acre and a building intensity of 2.0 Floor Area Ratio. Consistent with the MU-1 zoning district and TOP Downtown District Place Type, the Emporia Work/Live Lofts PUD allows for development of joint work and live quarters, with a maximum building height of 35 feet (3 stories).

Landscaping
— The landscaping concept is centered around the use of sustainable and low water use plant materials. As an example, varying species of evergreen and deciduous trees with interest in form and foliage color may be integrated in the landscape design. Pattern and planting should create a visible connection to pedestrian pathways and sidewalks. The PUD also requires the landscaping and irrigation be drought tolerant and meet the current Water Use Classiﬁcations of Landscape Species requirements. Due to building placement, the use of container landscaping is encouraged and may be used along street frontages.

Parking and Circulation
— Oﬀ-street parking requirements for the Project requires a minimum of 1 parking space per bedroom and 3 spaces per 1,000 gross ﬂoor area of works space. All parking space size and location requirements shall conform to the standards set forth in Section 6.03.045 (Off-street Parking Standards) of the Ontario Development Code.

Access to Mass Transit
— Omnitrans Route 61, also identiﬁed as the future West Valley Connector Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), has existing bus stops on West Holt Boulevard near South Vine Avenue and South Palm Avenue, which is less than one quarter of a mile from the Project site.

Architectural Character
— The PUD includes architectural design guidelines, speciﬁc to the downtown location and mixed-use building type, and establishes the following design principles:
• Create an architectural character that reﬂects the various styles within the historic downtown by using similar proportions, building details and building material; and • Create compatibility between the mixed-use architecture and the residential architecture within the downtown area; the introduction of unifying elements such as similar materials and colors 326
should be considered; however, “sameness” is discouraged.

HOUSING ELEMENT COMPLIANCE:

The Project is consistent with the Housing Element of the Policy Plan (General Plan) component of The Ontario Plan as the Project site is not one of the properties in the Housing Element Sites contained in Tables B-1 and B-2 (Housing Element Sites Inventory) of the Housing Element Technical Report.

AIRPORT LAND USE COMPATIBILITY PLAN (ALUCP) COMPLIANCE
: The California State
Aeronautics Act (Public Utilities Code Section 21670 et seq.) requires that an Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan be prepared for all public use airports in the State; and requires that local land use plans and individual development proposals must be consistent with the policies set forth in the adopted Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan. On April 19, 2011, the City Council approved and adopted the ONT ALUCP, establishing the Airport Inﬂuence Area for Ontario International Airport, which encompasses lands within parts of San Bernardino, Riverside, and Los Angeles Counties, and limits future land uses and development within the Airport Inﬂuence Area, as they relate to noise, safety, airspace protection, and overﬂight impacts of current and future airport activity. As the decision-making body for the Project, the City Council has reviewed and considered the facts and information contained in the Application and supporting documentation against the ONT ALUCP compatibility factors, including [1] Safety Criteria (ONT ALUCP Table 2-2) and Safety Zones (ONT ALUCP Map 2-2), [2] Noise Criteria (ONT ALUCP Table 2-3) and Noise Impact Zones (ONT ALUCP Map 2-3), [3] Airspace protection Zones (ONT ALUCP Map 2-4), and [4] Overﬂight Notiﬁcation Zones (ONT ALUCP Map 2-5). As a result, the City Council, therefore, ﬁnds and determines that the Project, when implemented in conjunction with the conditions of approval, will be consistent with the policies and criteria set forth within the ONT ALUCP.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

The Project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15332 (Class 32, In-ﬁll Development Projects) of the CEQA Guidelines, and meets all of the following conditions:

• The proposed Project is consistent with the applicable General Plan designation and all applicable General Plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations. The proposed Project is located within the Downtown Mixed-Use land use designation of the Policy Plan (General Plan) Land Use Map, and the LUA-2N (Arts District- North) of the MU-1 (Downtown Mixed Use) zoning district. The proposed Project is consistent with all applicable Policy Plan policies, as well as with the requirements of the MU-1/LUA-2N (Downtown Mixed Use/Arts District- North) zoning district and the related proposed PUD, which, at the Project location, intends to accommodate a mixed-use development of housing and work spaces; • The Project occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than ﬁve acres substantially surrounded by urban uses. The Project is proposed within the established boundaries of the City of Ontario, on a project site totaling 0.48-acres of land, which is surrounded by established development on all sides and consists of a mix of multi-family, commercial, and warehouse land uses;
• The Project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species. The site is located in an urbanized area that has been fully developed with a paved surface for vehicular 327
parking, and as such is not suitable habitat for any endangered, rare, or threatened species.

Additionally, the site has not been identified on the federal or state designation maps; • Approval of the Project would not result in any signiﬁcant eﬀects relating to traﬃc, noise, air quality, or water quality. The work/live land use is similar to, and of no greater impact than other allowed uses and development projects within the LUA-2N (Arts District- North) of the MU-1 (Downtown Mixed Use) zoning district. The Project would not result in any signiﬁcant impacts through implementation of required state, regional, and local development and performance standards, and as demonstrated in the Air Quality and Health Risk Assessment, Noise Analysis, and the Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan ("PWQMP") prepared for the Project; • The site is adequately served by all required utilities and public services. All necessary wet and dry utilities are within the public street and are readily available for connection; and • The application of the categorical exemption is not barred by one of the exceptions set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2.

PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW:

On December 18, 2023, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and voted 5-0 to recommend that City Council approve the Emporia Work/Live Planned Unit Development. At the same meeting, the Planning Commission approved a
Development Plan (File No. PDEV21-011) to
construct 9 work/live units that consists of 252 square- feet of ground ﬂoor commercial and 1,419 square-feet of residential on the upper 2 levels of a mixed-use development and a Conditional Use Permit (File No. PCUP23-011) to establish and operate live/work units, contingent upon City Council approval of the subject Application. 328
ORDINANCE NO. ________

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FILE NO. PUD21-002, A PLANNED UNIT

DEVELOPMENT TO ESTABLISH DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR 0.48-ACRES OF LAND
LOCATED AT 413 WEST EMPORIA STREET WITHIN THE LUA-2N
(ARTS DISTRICT- NORTH) OF THE MU-1 (DOWNTOWN MIXED USE) ZONING DISTRICT, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF— APN: 1049-059-03
WHEREAS, JWDS-MS Architects ("Applicant") has filed an Application for the approval of a Planned Unit Development (“PUD”), File No. PUD21-002, as described in the title of this Resolution (hereinafter referred to as "Application" or "Project"); and WHEREAS, the Application applies to 0.48 acres of land located at 413 West Emporia Avenue within the LUA-2N (Arts District- North) of the MU-1 (Downtown Mixed Use) zoning district, and is presently vacant and unimproved; and WHEREAS, surrounding the project site are characterized by a mixture of single- family and multiple-family residential, light industrial, and commercial to the east, west, and north and are located within the LUA-2N (Arts District- North) of the MU-1 (Downtown Mixed Use) zoning district; and the Southern Pacific Railroad Corridor is located to the south of the project site; and
WHEREAS, Omnitrans Route 61, also identified as the future West Valley Connector Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), has existing eastbound bus stops on West Holt Boulevard near South Vine Avenue and South Palm Avenue, and a westbound bus stop on West Holt Boulevard near South Vine Avenue which is less than one quarter of a mile from the project site; and
WHEREAS, the MU-1 (Downtown Mixed Use) zoning district allows for joint work live quarters. Consistent with the MU-1 zoning district and TOP Downtown District Place Type, the proposed Emporia Work Live Lofts Planned Unit Development (PUD) allows for 9 work/live units with the ground floor dedicated to a commercial work studio and the upper 2 floors are for living. Additionally, the PUD requires the operator to reside within the unit and limits the residential occupancy to 4 residents; and WHEREAS, the PUD requires a minimum of 1 resident parking space per bedroom and 1 visitor/employee parking space per 1000 square feet of gross floor area to be provided off street; and
WHEREAS, the PUD requires the work/live units to be occupied by artists, artisans, professionals, and similarly situated individuals subject to Chapter 5, Zoning and Land Use of the Development Code and shall require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) pursuant to Section 4.02.025 (Conditional Use Permits) to operate; and 329
WHEREAS, the PUD includes architectural design guidelines, specific to the downtown location and mixed-use building type, and establishes the following design principles:
(a) Create an architectural character that reflects the various styles within the historic downtown by using similar proportions, building details and building material; (b) Create compatibility between the mixed-use architecture and the residential architecture within the downtown area; the introduction of unifying elements such as similar materials and colors should be considered; however, “sameness” is discouraged; (c) Use materials that exhibit permanence and quality, and that unify a building's appearance on all sides; materials and colors should accentuate the architectural details of the building and promote visual harmony. Brick, tile, pre-cast architectural concrete, stone veneers, and stucco are preferred;
(d) Employ simple massing with wall openings that create shadow line and provide visual relief;
(e) Provide highly visible public entrances, preferably oriented to streets and outdoor spaces; shop entrances may be clearly expressed with recesses, overhangs, special materials and/or detailing;
(f) Storefronts shall incorporate high quality building materials. A durable base material (18 inches high min.) such as brick, tile, exterior cement plaster, or pre-cast architectural concrete shall be used. Storefront glazing and exterior plaster should not terminate at the ground plane;
(g) Storefront glazing shall be clear glass to permit clear views into the interior space. The amount of such glass shall provide a balance between high visibility into the store interior and architectural character/quality;
(h) Entrance doors shall be of a traditional style and transparent as possible; however, an all glass door is prohibited; and
WHEREAS, the Application is a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) ("CEQA"); and WHEREAS, the Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to a categorical exemption (listed in CEQA Guidelines Article 19, commencing with Section 15300) and the application of that categorical exemption is not barred by one of the exceptions set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2; and
WHEREAS, Ontario Development Code Table 2.02-1 (Review Matrix) grants the City Council the responsibility and authority to review and act on the subject Application; and
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WHEREAS, the Project is located within the Airport Influence Area of Ontario International Airport ("ONT"), which encompasses lands within parts of San Bernardino, Riverside, and Los Angeles Counties, and is subject to, and must be consistent with, the policies and criteria set forth in the Ontario International Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP), which applies only to jurisdictions within San Bernardino County, and addresses the noise, safety, airspace protection, and overflight impacts of current and future airport activity; and
WHEREAS, City of Ontario Development Code Division 2.03 (Public Hearings) prescribes the manner in which public notification shall be provided and hearing procedures to be followed, and all such notifications and procedures have been completed; and
WHEREAS, on December 18, 2023, the Planning Commission of the City of Ontario conducted a hearing to consider the Project, and concluded said hearing on that date, voting to issue Resolution No. PC23-102, recommending the City Council approve the Application; and
WHEREAS, on January 16, 2024, the City Council of the City of Ontario conducted a hearing to consider the Project, and concluded said hearing on that date; and WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY FOUND, DETERMINED, AND ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Ontario, as follows:

SECTION 1: Environmental Determination and Findings. As the decision- making body for the Project, the City Council has reviewed and considered the information contained in the administrative record for the Project. Based upon the facts and information contained in the administrative record, including all written and oral evidence presented to the City Council, the City Council finds as follows:
(1) The administrative record has been completed in compliance with CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines, and the City of Ontario Local CEQA Guidelines; and (2) The Project is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15332 (Class 32, In-fill Development Projects) of the CEQA Guidelines, and meets all of the following conditions:
(a) The proposed Project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations. The proposed Project is located within the Downtown Mixed- Use land use designation of the Policy Plan (general plan) Land Use Map, and the MU- 1/LUA-2N (Downtown Mixed Use/Arts District- North) zoning district. The proposed Project is consistent with all applicable Policy Plan policies, as well as with the requirements of the MU-1/LUA-2N (Downtown Mixed Use/Arts District- North) zoning district and the related proposed Emporia Work Live Lofts Planned Unit Development, which, at the Project location, intends to accommodate 9 work/live units. 331
(b) The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses. The Project is proposed within the established boundaries of the City of Ontario, on a project site totaling 0.48-acres of land, which is surrounded by established development on all sides and consists of a mix of single-family and multiple-family, light industrial, and commercial land uses. (c) The Project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species. The site is located in an urbanized area that has been fully paved, and as such is not suitable habitat for any endangered, rare, or threatened species.

Additionally, the site is not identified on federal or state designation map. (d) Approval of the Project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality. The proposed residential development is similar to, and of no greater impact than other allowed uses and development projects within the MU-1/LUA-2N (Downtown Mixed Use/Arts District- North) zoning district. The Project would not result in any significant impacts through implementation of required state, regional, and local development and performance standards, and as demonstrated in the Air Quality and Health Risk Assessment, Noise Analysis, and the Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan ("PWQMP") prepared for the Project. (e) The site is adequately served by all required utilities and public services. All necessary wet and dry utilities are within the public street and are readily available for connection; and
(3) The application of the categorical exemption is not barred by one of the exceptions set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2; and (4) The determination of CEQA exemption reflects the independent judgment of the City Council.

SECTION 2: Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan ("ALUCP") Compliance.

The California State Aeronautics Act (Public Utilities Code Section 21670 et seq.) requires that an Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan be prepared for all public use airports in the State; and requires that local land use plans and individual development proposals must be consistent with the policies set forth in the adopted Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan. (1) On April 19, 2011, the City Council of the City of Ontario approved and adopted the Ontario International Airport Land use Compatibility Plan, establishing the Airport Influence Area for Ontario International Airport, which encompasses lands within parts of San Bernardino, Riverside, and Los Angeles Counties, and limits future land uses and development within the Airport Influence Area, as they relate to noise, safety, airspace protection, and overflight impacts of current and future airport activity. As the decision-making body for the Project, the City Council has reviewed and considered the facts and information contained in the Application and supporting documentation against the ONT ALUCP compatibility factors, including [1] Safety Criteria (ONT ALUCP Table 2- 2) and Safety Zones (ONT ALUCP Map 2-2), [2] Noise Criteria (ONT ALUCP Table 2-3) and Noise Impact Zones (ONT ALUCP Map 2-3), [3] Airspace protection Zones (ONT ALUCP Map 2-4), and [4] Overflight Notification Zones (ONT ALUCP Map 2-5). As a 332
result, the City Council, therefore, finds and determines that the Project, when implemented in conjunction with the conditions of approval, will be consistent with the policies and criteria set forth within the ONT ALUCP; and SECTION 3: Concluding Facts and Reasons. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to the City Council during the above-referenced hearing, and upon the specific findings set forth in Section 1 and 2, above, the City Council hereby concludes as follows:
(1) The proposed PUD, or amendment thereto, is consistent with the goals, policies, plans and exhibits of the Vision, Policy Plan (General Plan), and City Council Priorities components of The Ontario Plan.The Project is consistent with Vision, Policy Plan (General Plan), and City Council Priorities components of The Ontario Plan. Described within the PUD are The Ontario Plan objectives in which the Project complies with the Policy Plan goals and policies.
(2) The proposed PUD, or amendment thereto, would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or general welfare of the City.

The Planning Commission has required certain safeguards through conditions of approval, which have been established to ensure that: [i] the purposes of the Planned Unit Development are maintained; [ii] the project will not endanger the public health, safety or general welfare; [iii] the project will not result in any significant environmental impacts; [iv] the project will be in harmony with the area in which it is located; and [v] the project will be in full conformity with the Vision, City Council Priorities and Policy Plan components of The Ontario Plan.
(3) In the case of an application affecting specific property(ies), the proposed PUD, or amendment thereto, will not adversely affect the harmonious relationship with adjacent properties and land uses.The Emporia Work Live Lofts PUD area is situated in the heart of Ontario’s downtown and is adjacent to residential, light industrial, and commercial land uses and development. The surrounding development supports the objective of the PUD for joint work live quarters development. The Project does not affect the harmonious relationship with adjacent properties and land use. (4) In the case of an application affecting specific property(ies), the subject site is physically suitable, including, but not limited to, parcel size, shape, access, and availability of utilities, for the request and anticipated development. In preparing the proposed Emporia Work Live Lofts PUD, a thorough review and analysis of the proposed Project and the subject site’s physical suitability for the Project was completed, including analysis of the project size, shape, intensity of development, building height, building setbacks, site access, site landscaping and drainage, fences and walls, vehicle circulation, pedestrian connections, availability of mass transit, necessary street dedication and easements, public right-of-way improvements, availability of utilities and other infrastructure needs, off-street parking and circulation, building orientation and streetscapes, architectural character, building materials and color, and site signage.

Based upon this review and analysis, the subject site has been deemed physically suitable, including but not limited to parcel size, shape, access, and availability of utilities, for the proposed Planned Unit Development and the proposed development. 333
(5) The proposed PUD is superior to that which could be obtained through the application of the Development Code or a specific plan. The Emporia Work Live Lofts PUD will establish minimum building setbacks, parking requirements, architectural design guidelines and establish occupant requirements. These standards will facilitate the mixed-use development of 9 work/live units. The proposed Emporia Work Live Lofts PUD will allow for subsequent development that is superior to that which could be obtained through the application of the Development Code by itself.

SECTION 4: City Council Action. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Sections 1 through 3, above, the City Council hereby APPROVES the herein described Application, attached hereto as "Attachment A," and incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 5: Indemnification. The Applicant shall agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless, the City of Ontario or its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action or proceeding against the City of Ontario or its agents, officers or employees to attack, set aside, void, or annul this approval. The City of Ontario shall promptly notify the applicant of any such claim, action, or proceeding, and the City of Ontario shall cooperate fully in the defense.

SECTION 6: Custodian of Records. The documents and materials that constitute the record of proceedings on which these findings have been based are located at the City of Ontario City Hall, 303 East "B" Street, Ontario, California 91764. The custodian for these records is the City Clerk of the City of Ontario.

SECTION 7: Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any entity, person or circumstance is held for any reason to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect other provisions or applications of this Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are severable. The People of the City of Ontario hereby declare that they would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 8: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective 30 days following its adoption.

SECTION 9: Publication and Posting. The Mayor shall sign this Ordinance and the City Clerk shall certify as to the adoption and shall cause a summary thereof to be published at least once, in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Ontario, California within 15 days following the adoption. The City Clerk shall post a certified copy of this ordinance, including the vote for and against the same, in the Office of the City Clerk, in accordance with Government Code Section 36933. 334
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 6th day of February 2024. _____________________________________
PAUL S. LEON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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SHEILA MAUTZ, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP

CITY ATTORNEY
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO )

CITY OF ONTARIO )
I, SHEILA MAUTZ, City Clerk of the City of Ontario, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that foregoing Ordinance No. 3269 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Ontario held January 16, 2024 and adopted at the regular meeting held February 6, 2024 by the following roll call vote, to wit:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
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SHEILA MAUTZ, CITY CLERK
(SEAL)
I hereby certify that the foregoing is the original of Ordinance No. 3269 duly passed and adopted by the Ontario City Council at their regular meeting held February 6, 2024 and that Summaries of the Ordinance were published on January 23, 2024 and February 13, 2024, in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper. __________________________________

SHEILA MAUTZ, CITY CLERK
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ATTACHMENT A:

File No. PUD21-002;
Emporia Work/Live Lofts PUD
(Document follows this page)
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December 18, 2023- Draft

EMPORIA WOR K /LIVE LOFTS

PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT

413 W. Emporia Street
Ontario, California
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EMPORIA LIVE/WORK

PLANNED UNIT

DEVELOPMENT
413 W. Emporia Street
Ontario, California

Prepared for:

CITY OF ONTARIO
303 East B Street
Ontario, California 91764

Prepared by:

KEN LEE CONSULTING, LLC
Ken Lee, Principal
[email protected]
Kim Sutantyo, Project Manager
[email protected]
949.529.0915

In coordination with:

JWDA-MS ARCHITECTS
Michael Sun, President
[email protected]
626.288.9199

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 1

1.1 Project Overview ............................................................................................................................................... 1 SECTION 2 PROJECT OBJECTIVES ........................................................................................................................ 3

2.1 Vision ................................................................................................................................................................. 3

2.2 Ontario Plan – Policy Plan ................................................................................................................................. 4

2.3 City Council Goals .............................................................................................................................................. 6

2.4 Implementation & Objectives ........................................................................................................................... 7 SECTION 3 LAND USE PLAN ................................................................................................................................ 8

3.1 Land Use Designation ........................................................................................................................................ 8

3.2 Permitted Uses .................................................................................................................................................. 8 SECTION 4 DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ......................................................................................................... 9

4.1 Development Intensity ...................................................................................................................................... 9

4.2 Building Height .................................................................................................................................................. 9

4.3 Building Setbacks .............................................................................................................................................. 9

4.4 Landscaping & Irrigation Plan ............................................................................................................................ 9

4.5 Equipment Screening ...................................................................................................................................... 10

4.6 Fences & Walls ................................................................................................................................................ 10 SECTION 5 PARKING AND CIRCULATION ......................................................................................................... 11

5.1 Site Accessibility .............................................................................................................................................. 11

5.2 Vehicle Circulation .............................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.

5.3 Pedestrian Circulation ......................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

5.4 Access to Mass Transit .................................................................................................................................... 11

5.5 Public Right-of-Way Improvements ................................................................................................................ 10

5.6 Infrastructure ...................................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

5.7 Parking Requirements ..................................................................................................................................... 11 SECTION 6 DESIGN GUIDELINES ....................................................................................................................... 12

6.1 Building Orientation & Streetscapes ............................................................................................................... 12

6.2 Architectural Character ................................................................................................................................... 12

6.3 Architectural Details ............................................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.

6.4 Materials and Color ............................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.

6.5 On-site Lighting ............................................................................................................................................... 12

6.6 Signage ................................................................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.

6.7 Off-site Improvements ........................................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.

SECTION 7 ADMINISTRATION .......................................................................................................................... 13

7.1 Items Not Addressed in the PUD ..................................................................................................................... 13

7.2 Development Applications .............................................................................................................................. 13

7.3 Administrative Exceptions ............................................................................................................................... 13

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SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION
This Planned Unit Development (“PUD”) Plan for the Emporia Live/Work Project (“Project”) in the City of Ontario (“City”) provides an overview and description of the proposed live/work project located at 413 West Emporia Street.

The nine-unit Project is situated on a 0.46- acre vacant property (“Property”) located on the south side of West Emporia Street between South Vine and South Fern Avenues (see Exhibit 1.1 Project Location Map). The Project site is located in the Ontario Plan Downtown Mixed Use District (MU -1) Zone, Land Use Area 2N District (LUA-2N, Arts District - North), which requires the establishment of a Planned Unit Development and Conditional Use Permit (“CUP”) prior to the development of the property as set forth in the Ontario Development Code Section s 4.01.030 (Planned Unit Developments (PUD) and Amendments) and 5.02.010 (Allowed Land Uses, Activities, and Facilities) .

This PUD Plan (“Plan”) describes the City’s vision for the Downtown Mixed Use District, explains how the Project promotes the City’s land use goals and revitalization objectives, aligns with the City’s planning and design principles, and establishes the land use and development standards for the Project site. Unless otherwise defined herein, the definitions and interpretations contained in the City’s Development Code shall apply to this Plan.

City staff and private developers shall rely on this Plan to determine whether proposed development plans for the Property are adequate and meet the City’s land use and design objectives.

EXHIBIT 1.1: PROJECT LOCATION MAP

1.1 Project Overview
The proposed Project consists of three detached three- story building s with a total of nine live/work units. Each building is situated directly on Emporia Street with uncovered parking spaces at the rear of the property (see Exhibit PUD
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1.2 Project Site Plan). There are two unit types (garage configurations swapped), both 1,198 square feet in size and include an attached one-car garage. The “work” portion is located on the ground floor while the “live” portion is on the second and third floors.

EXHIBIT 1.2: PROJECT SITE PLAN

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SECTION 2 PROJECT OBJECTIVES
The Ontario Plan 2050 (“TOP”, also referred to as the General Plan) designates the Property for Mixed Use (MU -1 (Downtown)) land uses (see Exhibit 2.1). The MU land use category provides for “an intense mixture of uses that, when concentrated, create focal points for community activity and identity and facilitate the use of transit.” The Mixed Use land use category accommodates a horizontal and/or vertical mixture of retail, service, office, restaurant, entertainment, cultural, and residential uses. The Mixed Use designation requires approval of an Area Plan or Planned Unit Development prior to the development of the propert y. Additionally, the designation specifies a residential density range of 25 to 75 dwelling units per acre and a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 2.0.

EXHIBIT 2.1: GENERAL PLAN LAND USE PLAN

The Project is consistent with the principles, goals, and policies set forth in The Ontario Plan, including: (1) Vision ; (2) Policy Plan; (3) Implementation Programs; and (4) City Council Priorities.

2.1 Vision
On August 16, 2022, the Ontario City Council adopted The Ontario Vision 2050. The central theme that motivates the Vision is : “A sustained, community- wide prosperity which continuously adds value and yields benefits … Everything the City does and every action the City takes is done with the simple yet comprehensive theme in mind, from the design quality of the built environment, to the intent of designing socio-economic programs, to the way in which its leaders govern as a community. In discussing a Vision that would endure for the lifetime of The Ontario Plan (30 years or more), the City Council recognized that there are four components that serve as the basic building blocks that set the foundation for a unified and prosperous community. These foundational blocks must be expressed and widely accepted throughout The Ontario Plan’s lifetime.” They are:

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1. A Dynamic Balance that enables the community to confront the continued dynamic growth of the region and technological change with confidence and a sense of opportunity.

2. A Prosperous Economy that sustains the perception and reality of prosperity across our entire community that positively impacts all the people or Ontario and is broadly – though not uniformly – shared.

3. Distinctive Development that integrates our varied and diverse focal points, districts, villages, and neighborhoods to provide a feeling of coherence without sacrificing uniqueness.

4. Recognized Leadership in local governance that stimulates excellence and serves to unify the people of Ontario in support of best practices in conducting public endeavors.

The Emporia Live/Work Project would implement the Ontario Vision by:

• Developing live/work units on a site in tended to recognize Ontario’s historic downtown as the arts and entertainment center for the surrounding region.

• Preserving the integrity and character of the Downtown Mixed Use Zoning District while implementing the vision of an artist area in the Downtown.

• Incorporating high-quality materials that are complementary of the existing neighborhood and consistent with the design guidelines established for the Downtown Mixed-Use District.

• Implementing the TOP’s vision by creating a live/work development that provides a location for artists and galleries to strengthen the economic base of the area.

2.2 Ontario Plan – Policy Plan

2.2.1 LAND USE ELEMENT
Relevant The Ontario Plan Land Use Element (“LUE”) Goals and Policies are described below.

Goal/Policy General Plan Land Use Goal/Policy Discussion LUE Goal 1 Balance. A community that has a spectrum of housing types and price ranges that match the jobs in the City
and that make it possible for people to live and work
in Ontario and maintain a quality of life.

The development of a live/work project
implements the vision of providing people a
place where they can live where they work.

LUE Policy 1-1 Strategic Growth. Concentration of growth in strategic locations that help create place and identity, maximize available and planned infrastructure, and
foster development of transit.

The Project site is an infill parcel identified
in the “Downtown District Place Type
(Figure CD-023) of The Ontario Plan. It is in
close proximity to transit nodes and a
variety of land uses.

LUE Goal 2 Compatibility. Compatibility between a wide range of uses and resultant urban patterns and forms.

The PUD takes into account the existing
uses surrounding the property and buffers
new development through setbacks.

LUE Policy 2-2 Buffers. Mitigation or buffers between existing uses where potential adverse impacts could occur.

The PUD provides privacy buffers with
decorative masonry walls, landscaping and
setbacks.

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2. 2. 2 HOUSING ELEMENT
Relevant The Ontario Plan Housing Element (“HE”) Goals & Policies are described below.

Goal/Policy Housing Element Goal/Policy Discussion
HE Goal 1 Neighborhoods & Housing Development Standards.

Stable neighborhoods of quality housing, ample
community services and public facilities, well-
maintained infrastructure, and public safety that
foster a positive sense of identity.

The PUD will ensure that adequate public
services, infrastructure, open space,
parking and traffic management,
pedestrian and bicycle routes, and public
safety are provided consistent with the City
master plans and neighborhood plans.

HE Goal 2 Housing Supply & Diversity. Diversity of types of quality housing that are affordable to a range of
household income levels, accommodate changing
demographics, and support and reinforce the
economic sustainability of Ontario.

The PUD will allow for the development of
nine 2-bedroom live/work units.

HE Policy 2-5 Housing Design. Architectural excellence through adherence to City design guidelines, thoughtful site
planning, environmentally sustainable practices, and
other best practices.

The PUD will ensure the Project’s
architectural enhancements contribute to
creating an urban environment that
promotes pedestrian traffic to the
envisioned ground-floor artist studios.

HE Policy 2-6 Infill Development. Revitalization of neighborhoods through the construction of higher-density residential
developments on underutilized residential and
commercial sites.

The PUD would permit the redevelopment
of a vacant site in the heart of the City’s
downtown.

2. 2. 3 COMMUNITY DESIGN ELEMENT
Relevant The Ontario Plan Community Design Element (“CDE”) Goals & Policies are described below.

Goal/Policy General Plan Community Design Element Policy Discussion CDE Goal 1 Image & Identify. A dynamic, progressive city containing distinct and complete places that foster a
positive sense of identity and belonging among
residents, visitors, and businesses.

The PUD will preserve the integrity and
character of the Downtown area.

CDE Policy 1-2 Place Types. Place Types in urban, mixed use, and transit-oriented areas to foster the City’s identity as a premier community and require new development
within each Place Type to incorporate prescribed
urban patterns, forms, and placemaking priorities.

The PUD adds to the cultural “heart” of the
City by expanding the City’s housing
opportunities through a Live/Work
development and a creative space for
artisans.

CDE Policy 1-3 Existing Neighborhoods. The existing character of viable residential and non-residential neighborhoods
be preserved, protected, and enhanced.

The PUD provides landscaping and building
setbacks to be sensitive to adjacent land
uses.

CDE Goal 2 Design Quality. A high level of design quality resulting in neighborhoods, commercial areas, public
spaces, parks, and streetscapes that are attractive,
safe, functional, and distinct.

The PUD provides an architectural design
and landscaping that are consistent with,
and promote walkability of, the
neighborhood.
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Goal/Policy General Plan Community Design Element Policy Discussion CDE Policy 2-1 Quality Architecture. Convey visual interest and character through:
• Building volume, massing, and height to provide
appropriate scale and proportion;
• A true architectural style which is carried out in
plan, section, and elevation through all aspects
of the building and site design; and
• Exterior building materials that are visually
interesting, high quality, durable, and
appropriate for architectural style.

The PUD is architecturally consistent with
the Downtown Ontario Design Guidelines,
incorporating a variety of materials and
articulation throughout the live/work
development, and further enhanced with
landscaping.

2.2. 4 CENTER CITY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN OBJECTIVES
The Project is located within the former Center City Redevelopment Project Area. Although the redevelopment project area no longer exists, the City continues to recognize the goals and objectives of the Center City Redevelopment Plan and support s projects that achieve its vision. The following objectives have been identified from the Redevelopment Plan pertaining to the Planned Unit Development:
• Create a healthy and exciting urban variety, the ability to work, live, shop and play within a small area, combine daytime and nighttime use, and conserve energy and resources through mixed-use land development;
• Create an attractive and pleasant environment in the Project Area through the use of proper design, open space, and other amenities to enhance the aesthetic quality; • Encourage and facilitate medium and high -density development, including, but not limited to, condominiums, townhouses, apartments, and similar compatible uses; • Provide improvements necessary for the elimination of blight, and provide for the orderly development of commercial, industrial, and residential areas within the redevelopment project area.

The Center City Redevelopment Project Area Plan envisioned revitalization of the City’s downtown area, in part, by infusing high -density residential and mixed- use developments into the downtown core. The Ontario Plan was established to further this vision and is intended to create an intensive mixture of retail, office, and residential uses in a pedestrian-friendly atmosphere, ensure the historic character of the district is enhanced, and concentrate the most intense/dense development along Euclid Avenue and Holt Boulevard.

2.3 City Council Goals
The PUD is consistent with the City Council’s goals to:
• Invest in the growth and evolution of the City’s economy; and • Focus resources in Ontario’s commercial and residential neighborhoods .

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2.4 Implementation & Objectives
The PUD implements the Ontario Plan through the development of nine live/work units in an area identified within the City’s Housing Element as growth area for development. The PUD’s objectives are to:
• Develop quality live/work development;
• Establish a livable project that is sensitive to the surrounding land uses, including the adjacent railroad corridor, by orienting buildings away from the corridor; • Promote expanded housing opportunities in Ontario’s Art District; • Promote work-from-home and small business growth; and • Encourage development of projects that will increase the daytime and nighttime population; and • Establish and maintain a harmonious use of land with the downtown area accommodating residential, commercial, retail, artisan co-ops, and cultural activities

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SECTION 3 LAND USE PLAN

3.1 Land Use Designation
The Project site is located within the Downtown Mixed Use land use a rea of the Ontario Plan Policy Plan ( general plan) land use district, and the LUA-2N (Arts District – North) of the MU -1 (Downtown Mixed -Use) zoning district, which implements the Downtown Mixed Use. The MU-1 zoning district is established to accommodate an intensive mixture of vertical and horizontal retail and office uses at a development intensity of up to 2.0 FAR , and the Arts District is intended to create a dynamic destination energized by artistic, educational, and commercial participants.

The Arts District North accommodates a mix of single and multiple-family residential, work/live lofts, artisan co-ops, restaurants, galleries, breweries, and other commercial uses intended to strengthen the economic base of the area.

Specific to the project location and site, p ermitted land uses are restricted to work/live units and light industrial uses, and/or a mix of commercial and light industrial uses in the same building specifically or on the same site.

3. 2 Permitted and Conditionally Permitted Uses
Work/live units may only be occupied by artists, artisans, professionals, and similarly situated individuals subject to Chapter 5, Zoning and Land Use of the Development Code and shall require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) pursuant to Section 4.02.025 (Conditional Use Permits) to operate.

Occupants and land uses may include:

Artist includes a person who creates art, such as painting, sculpture, music, and performances using conscious skill and creative imagination.

Boutique/Artisan Small-Scale and Micro Manufacturing Facilities includes all types of small -scale businesses that produce tangible goods, such as but not limited to: textiles, hardware and hardware prototyping, woodworking, metal working, 3D printing, consumer product design and prototyping, nonalcoholic beverage production, local food production and packaging, soaps, perfumes and lotions. Businesses may provide products directly to the consumer and/or to other businesses.

Similarly situated individuals include, but are not limited to , professionals that are engaged in accounting, legal, architecture, engineering, planning, bookkeeping, academic, and payroll professions. Similarly situated individuals shall conduct their activities in a manner that preserves the residential character of the neighborhood, safeguards the privacy, safety, and health of all residents.
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REGULATIONS

4.1 Development Intensity
The “workspace” area of the Work/Live Lofts, as described in Section 3.2, Permitted and Conditionally Permitted Uses, shall be limited to the ground floor. Upper levels shall be restricted to residential land use only. Each Work/Live unit shall be a minimum of 1,100 square feet with a minimum of 160 square feet designated, reserved and used as workspace for commercial purposes.

4.2 Building Height
Buildings shall be constructed with three levels not to exceed 35 feet in height, except roof- mounted equipment, architectural projections, chimneys, elevator towers, parapet walls , and any other roof top structures, may exceed maximum by up to 10% of the allowed building height. No rooftop equipment shall be visible from anywhere on the project site, public streets, or adjacent properties, and shall be fully screened with appropriate architectural parapet walls or appropriate roof treatments. Roof -mounted equipment shall not exceed the height of the structures and appurtenances used to screen the equipment.

4.3 Building Setbacks
Minimum building setbacks shall be set forth in Table 4-1 (Building Setbacks) and shall comply with Table 4.1.

TABLE 4.1: MINIMUM BUILDING SETBACKS
Setback
Emporia Street 5 feet
Interior Side 5 feet
Rear 10 feet
Structure 6 feet
Garage to garage 30 feet

All setbacks shall be measured from the ultimate property lines. Placement of buildings, structures, fences, walls, utility facilities, yards , etc. will be based on the street right -of-way and property line dimensions. Allowable encroachments in yards include (maximum 6 -foot high) property line fences and gates, landscaping, paving, and public utilities. Architectural features, balconies may encroach a maximum of 3 feet.

4. 4 Landscaping & Irrigation Plan
A conceptual landscape plan and preliminary drainage plan shall be submitted with the d evelopment plan for the Project. The plan shall specify all landscape and hardscape elements for the development plan site and shall provide a minimum site coverage of 15 percent . Detailed landscape and irrigation plans shall be required prior to issuance of building permits. The detailed plans shall show location of ground -mounted utility boxes and equipment, along with the methods of screening for these items from the public right-of-way and adjacent residences where possible.

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The landscape and irrigation plan shall be designed with water conservation in mind, utilizing “California friendly” species and drought tolerant planting materials. The landscaping and irrigation shall comply with AB 1881 and all other laws the regulations related to planting materials.

4. 5 Equipment Screening
All roof-mounted and ground-mounted equipment shall be fully screened from view of the public street and adjacent developments. The location of equipment shall be designed to allow screening with landscape materials, walls, architectural features, parapet walls, etc. Screening shall be designed to be integrated into the design of the Project.

4. 6 Fences & Walls
Fences and walls for the P roject shall be made of decorative materials which are compatible with the overall architectural character of the Project. All fences and walls shall be in scale with the Project to fulfill screening and security needs. The existing 8- foot tall block wall on the eastern property line will remain. Planters with latticed vines will be planted along the western property line to provide a buffer from the adjacent building . A 6 -foot tall block wall shall be constructed to replace an existing chain link fence along the southern property line. Although the Project’s Noise Study concluded the cumulative noise levels of adjacent train and airport activities comply with the maximum City of Ontario Noise standards of 65 dBA CNEL for residential and outdoor useable areas, a block wall would help reduce onsite noise levels. All walls shall be constructed consisted with the Ontario Development Code requirements for walls and fences.

4.7 Sign s
A Master Sign Program shall be submitted for approval by the Planning Department, prior to issuance of a building permit. The sign program shall be consistent with the Downtown Ontario Design Guidelines, and shall include tenant signs, pedestrian signs, directional signs, etc.
4 . 8 Public Right - o f - Way Improvements
The Project shall also improve the public right -of-way to be consistent with the City’s General Plan and Municipal Code. Public right -of-way improvements include , but are not limited to , the following: street pavement, curb and gutter, public sidewalks, streetlights, and fire hydrant. At a minimum, the improvements shall incorporate all items along the street frontage to be developed with proper transitioning if the entire block frontage is not being installed simultaneously. All off-site improvements shall be installed in accordance with City standards, and to the satisfaction of the City Engineering Department.

4. 9 Infrastructure
Water service for this PUD site will be provided by utilizing the existing water lines under Emporia Street. Sewer connections from the PUD project site will also connect to existing lines in Emporia Street. On -site storm water drainage facilities shall be provided to capture and infiltrate a 2 -year, 1-hour storm event, consistent with the San Bernardino County Stormwater Program’s Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) requirements for new development projects. Stormwater capture and infiltration facilities may include the utilization of vegetated swales, depressed landscaped basins, pervious concrete pavement , or underground stormwater retention/infiltration vaults. All building roof and paved area runoff shall be directed into depressed landscaped swales, trenches or basins, within the development in order to comply with the requirement to capture and infiltrate the 2-year, 1-hour storm event runoff. All proposed Development Plans are required to prepare a Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan.

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SECTION 5 PARKING AND CIRCULATION

5.1 Site Accessibilit y and Circulation
The site shall be designed to promote the safety of patrons and residents. This can be achieved through building orientation and placement to minimize the use of gates and fencing and provide multiple points of access. Primary vehicular access to the site is from a 2- way driveway, located on Emporia Street, that leads to a 24 -foot-wide drive aisle providing access to private garages and surface parking spaces. The location of the drive aisle on Emporia Street shall be approved by the City Engineer.

Site design must provide for safe pedestrian circulation across the project site by separating the pedestrian areas from the vehicular access. This includes, but is not limited to, accessibility from the parking lot to unit entries, site amenities, and perimeter sidewalk areas. Pedestrian pathways will include enhanced paving treatments and textured and/or color pigmented concrete. Fencing and gates may be used to limit public access to resident -only areas.

5. 2 Access t o Mass Transit
Omnitrans Route 61, also identified as the future West Valley Connector Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) , has existing eastbound bus stops on West Holt Boulevard near South Vine Avenue and South Palm Avenue , and a westbound bus stop on West Holt Boulevard near South Vine Avenue which is less than one quarter of a mile from the project site.

5. 3 Parking Requirements
Off-street parking requirements for the Project requires a minimum of 1 parking space per bedroom and 3 spaces per 1,000 GFA (Gross Floor Area) of workspace area. All parking space size and location requirements shall conform to the standards set forth in Section 6.03.045 (Off-street Parking Standards) of the Ontario Development Code.

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SECTION 6 DESIGN GUIDELINES

6.1 Building Orientation & Streetscapes
Building orientation shall be designed to minimize noise impacts, aid in providing site safety, create proper accessibility to unit entries and parking areas, and maximize views from each of the units. Buildings shall be located adjacent to the north property line (Emporia Avenue) and oriented east-west away from the railroad corridor on the southern border of the Project site.

6.2 Architectur e and Design
The architectural character establishes the following design principles:

(i) Create an architectural character that reflects the various styles within the historic downtown by using similar proportions, building details and building material.

(ii) Create compatibility between the mixed-use architecture and the residential architecture within the downtown area; the introduction of unifying elements such as similar materials and colors should be considered; however, “sameness” is discouraged.

(iii) Use materials that exhibit permanence and quality, and that unify a building's appearance on all sides; materials and colors should accentuate the architectural details of the building and promote visual harmony. Brick, tile, pre-cast architectural concrete, stone veneers, and stucco are preferred.

(iv) Employ simple massing with wall openings that create shadow line and provide visual relief.

(v) Provide highly visible public entrances, preferably oriented to streets and outdoor spaces; shop entrances may be clearly expressed with recesses, overhangs, special materials and/or detailing.

(vi) Storefronts shall incorporate high quality building materials. A durable base material (18 inches high min.) such as brick, tile, exterior cement plaster, or pre -cast architectural concrete shall be used. Storefront glazing and exterior plaster should not terminate at the ground plane.

(vii) Storefront glazing shall be clear glass to permit clear views into the interior space. The amount of such glass shall provide a balance between high visibility into the store interior and architectural character/quality.

(viii) Entrance doors shall be of a traditional style and transparent as possible; however, an all glass door is prohibited.

6. 3 On - s ite Lighting
Decorative light fixtures attached to the buildings shall be compatible with the architectural style of the buildings.

All lighting of facades, decorative fixtures, store window interiors, awnings, and signs shall be designed in accordance with the criteria set forth in Section 2D of the Downtown Ontario Design Guidelines. The use of building lighting and recessed wall mounted step lights to light pathways are encouraged. Decorative pole lights and fixtures shall be used which compliments the architectural design theme throughout the project area. All other on-site lighting shall meet the development standards of the Ontario Development Code.

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7.1 Environmental Performance Standards
All land uses shall adhere to the environmental performance standards set forth in the Ontario Development Code, to avoid and minimize impacts involving noise, vibration, dust and paint, smoke, light, glare and heat, odors and gasses, hazardous and radioactive materials, and electromagnetic interference.

Architectural plans for all work/live units shall be submitted to the City of Ontario Building Department for an acoustical plan check, prior to the issuance of building permits, to assure that construction methods use standard materials that will attenuate 20 dBA of sound from outside to inside, o r such that indoor noise does not exceed 45 dBA.

7. 2 Items Not Addressed i n the PUD
Any terms, requirements, or regulations not addressed within this Planned Unit Development document shall be governed by the City of Ontario Development Code, the regulations of the General Mixed Use zones , and City standards.

7. 3 Development Applications
Development Plan approval, pursuant to the requirements of Ontario Development Code Section 4.02.025 (Development Plans), shall be required for the physical alteration of lots, the construction of a building, or the addition or significant alteration of an existing building. A development plan application shall be submitted to the Planning Department on a City application form pursuant to the requirements of Ontario Development Code Division

2.02 (Application Filing and Processing), commencing with Subsect ion B (Discretionary Permits and Actions) of Section 2.02.015 (Application Processing Procedures).

7. 4 Administrative Exceptions
Deviation from the development standards set forth in this document may be granted up to a maximum of 10 percent by the Zoning Administrator. Any deviation that is greater than 10 percent shall require variance approval.

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JWDA-MS ARCHITECTS
8932 E. Mission Drive, Suite 101
Rosemead, CA 91770
Contact: Michael Sun, President
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 626.288.9199

KEN LEE CONSULTING, LLC
Contact: Ken Lee, Principal
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 949.529.0915

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APPENDIX A: ORDINANCE ADOPTING PUD
(Appendix A follows this page - to be updated )
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Department: Public Works
Prepared By: Manuel Rebolledo
Staff Member Presenting:

Tito Haes, Executive Director Public Works
Reviewed By: Bonnie Tam, Andrea Ampig
Approved By:

Submitted To: Council/OHA
Approved: _______________________________
Continued To: ___________________________
Denied: __________________________________
Item No: 5
SUBJECT:

AN AMENDMENT TO THE GOODS AND SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FORD OF

UPLAND, LLC FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF FORD ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT

MANUFACTURER PARTS AND REPAIR SERVICES

CITY OF ONTARIO
Agenda Report
February
6, 2024
SECTION:

CONSENT CALENDAR

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Goods and Services Agreement with Ford of Upland, LLC, of Upland, California, in the amount of $70,000, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount to $370,000 for the procurement of Ford original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts and repair services.

THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL GOALS ARE BEING ACHIEVED:

Maintain the Current High Level of Public Safety
Operate in a Businesslike Manner
FISCAL IMPACT:

The Fiscal Year 2023-24 Adopted Budget includes appropriations in the Equipment Services Fund for procurement of Ford OEM parts and repair services. The proposed Amendment No. 5 will increase the contract amount by $70,000 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $370,000.

BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS:

The City owns, operates, and routinely maintains and repairs over 700 vehicles and pieces of equipment to keep them safe and operational. The Fleet Services Department relies on its vendors to supply parts and perform repairs to our fleet.

In July 2019, the City Council awarded a one-year agreement with four additional one-year terms to Ford of Upland, LLC. Since then, Ford of Upland, LLC, has met or exceeded expectations of the Fleet Services Department for Ford OEM parts and repairs. Due to supply chain shortages and price increases in raw materials, Staﬀ now recommends increasing the total authorized contract amount to ensure the Fleet Services Department can continue to maintain and service vehicles quickly and keep them operational.
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