Ainsley-Historic Landmark-1989
TO:
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
CITY OF CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA
Secretary for Resources
1416 Ninth St., Rm. 1311
Sacraœnto, CA 95814
County Clerk I s Office
Santa Clara Cornty
191 N. First St.
San Jose, CA 95113
RE: Filing of Notice of ~tenninaticn in Ccmpliance with
Secticn 21108 or 21152 of the Public Resources Code.
(PO 89-10,ZCB9-08,HPB 89-0~ CLEARINGHOUSE #
(If Applicable)
Tim J. Haley Telephcne: (408) 866-2140
116-130 ~ Central Ave; 111-125 N. Harrison Ave. and 400
PROJEcr TITLE:
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PRillEcr LOOOleN:
Grant St.
PRO)Ecr IE6 CRIPl'ICN :
PI~rpmpnt of residence and qaraqe for use as the Campbell
Historical Museum
This is to advise that the CITY OF CAMPBEIL has maœ the follooing detenninatioos
regarding the above described proj ect:
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The proj ect has been M
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approved by the City of Campbell.
disapproved by the ility of Campbell.
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The project [] will have significant effect on the envirorunent;1
[X] will not have signifiçant effect on the envi~
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[] An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project ~.~
pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. " .~
I)(] A Negative fuclaration was prepared for this project pursuant'! .
to the provisions of CEQA. 0- ~.:s- ,
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The EIR or Negative fuclaration and record of proj ect approv.n ,~.
may be examined at the Planning Department, City of Campbell~ ,
70 N. First St., Campbell, CA 95008 ;: ~'~ ~ V:.
~ß.1=iga:tion:meas.urea [], were made a conditio~ ~f approval. ~i~: ~ \
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A statement of OVerriding Considerations [ ] was adopted for this proje~t. '~
[;.<] was not adopted. .
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DATE RECEIVED FOR FIUNG:
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TUESDAY, 7:30 P.M.
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Second Reading - Ordinance
1763 - approving Zone Change
- Ordinance 1764 - approving
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CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA
CITY CCXJOCIL MINt1I'ES
OC'roBER 3,1989
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Second Reading of Ordinance 1763 approves
a zone change fran PD (Planned
Develqxnent) to PD-H (Planned
Develqxnent-Historic OVerlay) and
designation of the Ainsley House and
garage as a City historic lanànark.
Second Reading of Ordinance 1764 approves
a Planned Develqxnent Pennit to allow the
placement and renovation of the Ainsley
House and garage for use as the Campbell
Historical ~um.
ITEM NO.1
STAFF RECOMMENDATION - HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING OF MAY 24, 1989
HPB 89-02
City-initiated
Public hearing to consider the City-initiated
application to designate the Ainsley House as an
Historic Landmark, if sited on properties known as 116
- 130 N. Central and 111 - 125 N. Harrison Avenues.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
That the Board take the following actions:
DISCUSSION
1.
RECOMMEND that City Council ACCEPT the NEGATIVE DECLARATION that has
been prepared for this application; and,
ADOPT RESOLUTION incorporating the attached findings, recommending
that the City Council designate the Ainsley House as an Historic
Landmark if it is placed on the site north of the library.
2.
Background: The City Council, at its meeting of May 2, 1989, directed Staff to
initiate an application for the designation of the "Ainsley House" as an
Historic Landmark for its proposed setting at the library's north site.
Ainsley House: The Ainsley House is comprised of two structures, the main
house and the carriage house. Both buildings are English Cottage Style Period
Revivals, of wood frame construction with plaster exteriors, built in 1925-26
by White Side-Davidson Construction Company of San Jose. A more complete
description of these structures is attached.
Historic
Historic
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Significance: The Historic Preservation Board, in its review of
Landmark applications, SHALL FIND:
That the proposed landmark possess significant historical, cultural,
or architectural feature.
That it is associated with persons or events significant in local,
state or national history.
Recommended Findings: Staff is recommending that the Board Adopt the following
findings and recommend that the City Council designate this structure as a
Historic Landmark if located on the properties north of the library site.
1.
The "Ainsley House" embodies architectural features of the English
Cottage Style Period Revival.
2.
The residence and the carriage house is the third dwelling of John
Colpetts Ainsley, a pioneer in the canning and fruit processing
industry in the Santa Clara Valley. J. C. Ainsley Packing Company
represented a significant commercial and economic role in Campbell's
growth and development.
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Attachment:
1. May 5, 1989, Correspondence
2. Photo of Ainsley House
3. Location map
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describing the structures
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ITEM NO.5
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STAFF REPORT - PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 23, 1989
GP 89-04
City-initiated
Public hearing to consider the City-initiated'
amendment to the Land Use Element of the General
Plan from Low-Medium Density Residential/
Professional Office to Public/Semi-Public for
properties known as 116-130 N. Central Ave. and
111-125 N. Harrison Ave.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission take the following actions:
1.
RECOMMEND that the City Council ACCEPT the NEGATIVE DECLARATION which
has been prepared for this request.
2.
ADOPT a RESOLUTION, incorporating the attached findings, RECOMMENDING
that the City Council AMEND the General Plan from Low-Medium Density
Residential/Office to Public/Semi-Public for the subject properties.
DISCUSSION
Back~round: The City of Campbell Redevelopment Agency has initiated the
purchase of 6 vacant lots immediately north of the Campbell Library. The
intended use of these properties is for the placement of the Campbell Historic
Museum and ,possibly other public buildings and parking. The Agency is ..
requesting that the Land Use Element of the General Plan be amended from
Low-Medium Density Residential/Office to Public/Semi-Public so that it is
consistent with the intended uses for these properties.
Site Description: The site area includes 6 vacant parcels comprising
approximately 1.2 gross acres and .96 net acres. Under the current General
Plan designation. a maximum of 15 dwelling units could be proposed on these
properties or an office building of approximately 12,500 sq.ft. with a .3 floor
area ratio (FAR) development.
Surroundin~ Uses: These properties are bordered by the following land uses and
planned use designations:
North:
Residential/Office (General Plan: Low-Medium Density
Residential. 6-13 units per gross acre/Professional Office).
South:
Library (General Plan:
Public/Semi-Public).
East:
City Hall/Police Parking Lot (General Plan:
Public/Semi-Public).
West:
Warehouses (General Plan:
Industrial).
The existing uses and planned land uses are depicted on the attached exhibits.
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Development Proposal: The Redevelopment Agency will initiate a Planned
Development Permit application for these properties which will be reviewed by
the Planning Commission in the future. The request before the Commission at
this time is to consider the appropriateness of a Public/Semi-Public land use
at this location and not a specific development of these properties. (The
Planning Commission has been invited to a study session to discuss possible
placement of the museum on this site).
Land Use Proposal:
following reasons:
The proposed amendment is supported by Staff for the
1.
Establishes a block area as a Civic Center Complex which could
incorporate the City Hall offices, the Library, and other public
buildings and uses.
2.
Provides a more compatible land use pattern by providing a Civic
Center Complex which is defined by an adjacent street as well as
being buffered by the same street pattern.
3.
The City's Redevelopment Agency is acquiring these properties for
public purpose.
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Attachments:
1. Findings.
2. . Aerial photo (Exhibit A).
3. Existing General Plan (Exhibit B).
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RECOMMENDED FINDINGS: GP 89-04
SITE ADDRESS: 116-130 N. CENTRAL AVE.
111-125 N. HARRISON AVE.
APPLICANT: CITY - INITIATED
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The requested Public/Semi-Public land use would establish a definable block
area as a Civic Center Complex.
2.
The Public/Semi-Public land use creates a desirable land use pattern and
interface to adjacent residential/office, industrial and other
public/semi-public land use designations.
3.
The City's Redevelopment Agency has indicated it's intent to acquire these
properties for a public/semi-public use.
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Planning
May 10, 1989
NOTICE OF HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Plannin~ Commission of the City of
Campbell has set the time of 7:30 p.m.. on shortly thereafter. on Tuesday.
May 23. 1989 in the City Hall Council Chambers. 70 N. First St.. Campbell.
California for public hearing to consider the City-initiated amendment to
the Land Use Element of the General Plan from Low-Medium Density
Residential/Professional Office to Public/Semi-Public for properties known
as 116-130 N. Central Ave. and 111-125 N. Harrison Ave. APN
279-41-,1,2,3,18,19,20 FILED GP 89-04.
Notice is also hereby given that the Historic Preservation Board of the
City of Campbell has set the hour of 5:30 p.m.. or shortly thereafter, on
Wednesday, May 24. 1989. in the City Hall Council Chambers. 70 N. First
St.. Campbell. California, for public hearing to consider a City-initiated
application to designate the "Ainsley House" as an historic landmark when
it is relocated to the "Library North" site on properties known as 116-130
N. Central Ave. and 111-125 N. Harrison Ave. APN 279-41-1,2, 3, 18, 19,
20. FILE D HPB 89-02.
A Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project. Plans,
elevations, legal descriptions, and/or other supporting documentation is
on file in the Planning Department, 70 N. First St.. Campbell. California.
Interested persons may appear and be heard at this hearing. Please be
advised that if you challenge the nature of the above project in court,
you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else
raised at the public hearing described in this Notice, or in written
correspondence delivered to the City of Campbell Planning Commission at,
or prior to, the public hearing. Questions may be addressed to the
Planning Office at 866-2140.
PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF CAMPBELL
STEVE PIASECKI
SECRETARY
PLEASE NOTE:
When calling about this Notice, please
refer to GP 89-04, 116-130 N. Central Ave.
To:
Tim Haley, Planning
Date: 5 May 1989
~From:
Re:
Peggy Coats, Museum
Application for Historic Designation, The Ainsley House
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Following is the descriptive portion of the application to designate the
Ainsley House as an Historic Landmark. City Council directed staff to prepare
an application at their May 2 City Council meeting. Public Hearing should be
set for the May 24 Historic Preservation Board Meeting. Marty will assist you
with completing legal description, property owner, location, etc., if you need
it.
THE AINSLEY HOUSE
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Description q
The Ainsley House is comprised of two structures, the Main Hou~and the
Carriage House. Both buildings are English Cottage Style Period vivals, of
wood frame construction with plaster exteriors, built in 1925-26 . Whiteside-
Davidson Construction Company of San Jose. In addition to /framing and
exterior wall treatments, both structures are also characterized by a rolling,
wood- shingled, hipped roof.
The MAIN HOUSE is a two-story building, with full basement and attic,
approximately 5,000 square feet in size, and roughly rectangular in shape,
with projecting bays at the southeast corner, southwest corner, and above the
front door on the south facade, as well as a porte-cochere along the north
facade. Casement windows are rectangular, wood-framed, leaded glass, with
decorative louvered wood shutters upstairs. Heavy, rough-hewn wood timbers
are used as posts and lintels surrounding doors, and along downstairs
projecting bays. The southeast and southwest facades also feature decorative
half-timbering at the corners. There are three chimneys, two on the west side
of the house, and one on the east side. The rectangular front entrance is
recessed, with a shingled overhang supported by carved wooden brackets.
Upstairs windows on the southeast and southwest corners of the building have
eyebrow dormers, with roof shingling following the curve of the roof
structure.
The interior of the main house features a rich variety of wood wall coverings
over plaster, especially on the ground floor where wood is used to cover
entire room surfaces, as in the library and foyers. Decorative wood
detailing, such as carved rosettes and accents above doors and windows abound,
adding a distinctive aesthetic touch. Floors are wood or wood parquet.
Downstairs doors leading into the living room and dining room are double
wood/glass French-style, with recessed hinges and curvilinear shape.
Detachable tapestries were created for use as wall coverings downstairs in the
living room and dining room, and have been removed once, in 1978, for
professional cleaning. All four baths in the house are fully ceramic-tiled,
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with upstairs baths also featuring hand-painted designs and color coordinated
decorative banding. All fixtures and tiles are original.
The CARRIAGE HOUSE is integrated in appearance with the Main House, sharing
the same plaster over wood-frame, rolling shingled roof, and leaded glass
windows. Originally used as a garage, the approximately 2000 square foot
building has three wide rolling doors spanning the entire south facade, with
square wood doors at the southwest corner and central west wall of the
building. The rear (north) of the building is indented, and all three wood
walls feature paned glass doors. The building is two story, with a
caretaker's dwelling upstairs.
Historical Significance
In the mid-1800s, when Campbell was first being settled, dry farming was
practiced, but the opening of the railroad through Campbell in 1877 also
opened up markets for fruit in the east, mid-west and Europe. The earlier
Gold rush contributed toward a population explosion and demand for greater
variety of food products, and local farmers experimented with irrigation
methods and fruit crops. These conditions, coupled with great profits to be
made on fruit production, contributed to a phenomenal growth in the late l800s
in the fruit industry throughout the state of California.
John Co1petts Ainsley (1862-1937) was a pioneer in the canning and processing
of fruit, and probably second in importance in terms of contributions to the
dvelopment of the town of Campbell only to the town's founder, Benjamin
Campbell. His fruit experiments were conducted on a stove at the corner of
Campbell Avenue and Winchester Boulevard, later to become the site of the
Grammar School, and was called the "wash boiler" cannery. In 1892, he moved
his operations to Harrison Avenue at Campbell Avenue, adjacent to the railroad
tracks, and the J.C. Ainsley Packing Company was born. The bulk of his canned
fruit was shipped to England where his brother/partner was located. At
season's peak, over 700 persons were employed. He provided a day care center
for his worker's children; hot lunches for workers at low cost and a resident
nurse. The Ainsley cannery played an important commercial and economic role
in Campbell's growth an development, helping to establish Campbell as a major
fruit drying and packing enter in the early to mid-1900s.
The Ainsley House and Carriage House represent the third dwelling constructed
by Mr. Ainsley in Campbell. The first family home was built in the 1870s, and
still stands on Third Street. The second home, now located on Second Street,
was built before 1900 near the Cannery, and moved in 1918 to its present
location. The third Ainsley House was built at the northeast corner of Bascom
and Hamilton Avenues in what was then considered Campbell. San Jose later
annexed the land into its City limits. The house relocated from its present
site to Campbell in 1989-90.
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70 NORTH FIRST STREET
CAMPBELL, CAL/FOR,NIA 95008
(408) 866-2100
Department:
Planning
May 3, 1989
NOTICE OF HEARING
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
Notice is hereby given that the Historic Preservation Board of the City of
Campbell has set the hour of 5:30 p.m., or shortly thereafter, on Wednesday,
May 24, 1989, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 70 N. First St., Campbell,
California, for public hearing to considef a City-initiated application to
designate the "Ainsley House" as ant historic landmark when it is relocated to
the "Library North" site on properties known as 1~6~¡30 N. Central Ave'.élnd
~11-125 N. Harrison ~ve. APN 279-41-1,2,3, 18, 19, 20.
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A Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project. Supporting
documentation is on file in the Planning Office, 70 N. First St., Campbell,
California.
Interested persons may attend this meeting and be heard. Please be advised
that if you challenge the nature of this proposal in court, you may be limited
to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing
described in the notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of
Campbell Historic Preservation Board at, or prior to, the public hearing.
Questions may be addressed to the Planning Office at 866-2140.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
CITY OF CAMPBELL
JOANNA HERZ
CHAIRPERSON
PUBLISH ONE TIME:
WEDNESDAY, EXTRA SECTION
MAY 10, 1989
CITY LOGO, 8-PT. TYPE
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CITY OF CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA
REQUEST TO HAVE THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD SET PUBLIC
HEARING TO CONSIDER DESIGNATION OF AN HISTORIC LANDt1ARK
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APPLICANT:
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PROPERTY:
3.
PROPERTY Œ-JNER:
(If not applicant)
4. LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
5. NAP:
6. DESCRIPTION:
7.
FEE:
NAME City-initiated
ADDRESS 70 N. First St.
5/3/89
DATE
Campbell,
CA 95008
TEL. 866-2140
ADDRESS 116-130 N. Central Ave./116-125 N. Harrison Ave.
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 279-41-1, 2, 3, 18, 19, 20
NAt~E
ADDRESS
Campbell Office Plaza
Fuqua & Baptist Associates
150 E. C3mpbell Ave., Ste. 101
Campbell, CA 95008 TEL.
Applicant must file a current legal description of the
proposed landmark's location.
Applicant must submit a location map of the property
proposed for landmark designation.
A. Applicant must submit information at the time of filing,
describing the proposed landmark's special aesthetic,
cultural, architectural, or engineering interest or
value of an historic nature.
Applicant must submit sketches, drawings, photographs,
or other descriptive materials which will aid the
Historic Preservation Board in determining the proposed
landmarks historic value.
B.
None
CERTIFICATE OF APPLICANT:
I/He the undersigned have some direct or indirect interest in the property
described above, and in the proposed historic landmark. It is understood that
such a request is made without the necessity that the Historic Preservation Board
grant the request. The information contained herein is true and correct to my (our)
best.knowledge and belief.
DATE:
t4aki ng Request
Signature(s) of Property Owner(s)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF MAY 2, 1989
Minute Action - initiating
Historic Landmark
Designation for the
proposed siting of the
Ainsley House at the
Library North site
This action initiates the City Historic
Landmark Designation for the proposed siting
of the Ainsley House at the Library North
site, and directs staff to schedule a
hearing before the Historic Preservation
Board for May 24, 1989.
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Meeting Date:
Category:
Kay 2, 1989
CONSENT CALENDAR
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CITY OF CAMPBELL - COUNCIL REPORT
Item 1# 6
Initiating Dept:
Redevelopment Agency
Title:
Minute Action - Initiating Historic Landmark Designation for
the Proposed Siting of the Ainsley House at the Library
North Site
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council take minute action initiating City Historic Landmark
Designation for the proposed siting of the Ainsley House at the Library
North site and directing staff to schedule a hearing before the Historic
Preservation Board at its Kay 24, 1989 meeting.
DISCUSSION
The City is considering moving the Ainsley House to the Library North site
for use as its historical museum. A detailed feasibility analysis is
being prepared and will be presented to the Council at its meeting of
August 1, 1989. Should the project be feasible, the City will need to use
the State Historic Building Code in order to have additional flexibility
in meeting code requirements so as to preserve the historic fabric of the
house.
In order to use the State Historic Building Code, the structure needs to
be designated a City Historic Landmark. The house is presently located in
San Jose, therefore, it is not desirable to have it designated at its
current location because it would, preclude moving the house. However, the
City, after review and consideration of the house's historical
significance, may designate it a landmark based on its proposed relocation
to the Library North site. In this way, the Historic Building Code may be
used in drawing plans for its renovation prior to the actual move,
Once the City Council initiates the process, a hearing is then held before
the Historic Preservation Board. The Board, after reviewing the available
information on the house and its owner, makes a recommendation to the
Planning Commission with a copy referred to the Civic Improvement
Commission as an informational item. The Planning Commission holds a
public hearing for a historic overlay zone change and forwards a
recommendation to the City Council who will make the final decision. This
will be timed in order that the action comes back to the City Council at
the time of consideration of the feasibility analysis for the house,
Should the City decide to seek State or National designation, this would
be done at a later date.
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Approved by Department Haa
Approved by City Manager
MEMORANDUM
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To:
Ainsley House Design Team
Date:
May 1, 1990
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Redevelopment Manager
Subject:
Review of 90% Drawings for Phase I Ainsley House Construction
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The design of the Ainsley House Phase I construction documents is
progressing. Phase I includes the basement and foundation design, site
demolition, installation of underground utilities, reconstruction of the
police parking lot, and other miscellaneous work,
The architect, Gil Sanchez, will have 90% drawings and the specifications
to us for review on Monday, May 14. In order to stay on schedule, and
have the entire bid package complete by June 15, we need to review these
documents in one week, In order to facilitate this process, I have set up
two meetings. The first meeting will be on Monday. May 14.1990 at
1:00 p.m. At this meeting Gil will give us copies of all plans and
specifications and go through them with us. Each department that needs a
copy will receive one and will have the next four days to complete their
review, The second meeting will be on Friday. May 18 at 3:00 Ð.m. at
which time we will meet again with Gil with our redlined plans and specs.
We will give him the marked-up plans and explain our comments. He will
then develop the final plans and specs from these, All meetings will be
held in the City Manager's Conference Room at City Hall,
It seems that the bulk of the review will be necessary from the Building
and Public Works Departments. The engineering for the basement and
foundations, design of police parking lot including new high intensity
lighting, and overall site drainage would seem to be key issues to review
closely. I realize that this is a short review period, but it is
imperative that we adhere to it in order to meet our scheduled move date
of September 30. I will be available all that week to facilitate the
review.
Thanks for your help.
contact me.
If you have any questions, please feel free to
Distribution:
Gil Sanchez
Allan Butler
Peggy Coats
Robert Kass
Don Wimberly
Bill Helms
Steve Piasecki
Frank Cauthorn
Art Maronek
Brett Stollenwerk
Lynn Caldwe 11
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