R-088-21 Providing for the disignation of an eligible historic resources structure

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I The subject property is one of the few remaining examples of an 1870s residence in 2 Colton. Only a handful of residences dating to this time period remain in the city. The 3 property is also characterized by its combination adobe and wood -frame construction and 4 its vernacular style. The subject property appears eligible under Local Criterion 4. 5 5. It is a notable work of an architect or master builder whose individual work has 6 significantly influenced the Development of the City; 7 The subject property is an example of a modest vernacular -style dwelling and it is highly 8 unlikely to have been designed by an architect or constructed by a professional builder. 9 Therefore, the subject property is not eligible under Local Criterion 5. 10 6. It embodies elements of architectural design, detail, Materials, or craftsmanship 11 that represent a significant architectural innovation; 12 The Peter Peters House represents an interesting combination of adobe and wood -frame 13 construction. However, its design, details, materials, and craftsmanship do not represent a 14 significant architectural innovation. Both adobe construction and wood -frame residences 15 reflecting a Victorian -era vernacular aesthetic were common in the San Bernardino Valley 16 during the mid- to late 19th century. Thus, the subject property does not appear eligible under Local Criterion 6. 17 18 7. It has a unique location or singular physical characteristics representing an 19 established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood, community, or the City; 20 The Peter Peters House has occupied its original location at the southwest comer of what 21 is now Agua Mansa Road and S. Rancho Avenue since its construction in the early 1870s. 22 While some ill has occurred over time, much of the area is still open land, and the house has remained a prominent, established, and familiar visual feature of the 23 neighborhood and the City. Therefore, the subject property appears eligible under Local P� tY• J P P Y Pp B 24 Criterion 7. 25 8. It has unique design or detailing; 26 27 The subject property is a typical, modest example of a Victorian -era vernacular residence 28 and does not have unique design or detailing. While the property incorporates both adobe -3-