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Case # HDEMO 2024-0011Demolition of a Class 4 Site
July 2, 2024
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Project Site & Context
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Proposed Review
•Demolition of a Class 4 Site (Section 8.05.130)
• Property address: 1801 E. Palm Canyon Dr. (APN #510-020-049)
•Zone District: Community Shopping Center (CSC)
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Site Conditions
Municipal Code Section 8.05.070.C.1.a
Criteria for the Designation of Class 1 Historic Resources
The site, structure, building or object exhibits exceptional historic significance and meets one or more of
the criteria listed below:
Criterion i: The resource is associated with events that have made a meaningful contribution to the nation,
state or community;
Criterion ii: The resource is associated with the lives of persons who made a meaningful contribution to
national, state or local history;
Criterion iii: The resource reflects or exemplifies a particular period of national, state or local history;
Criterion iv: The resource embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of
construction;
Criterion v: The resource presents the work of a master builder, designer, artist, or architect whose
individual genius influenced his age, or that possesses high artistic value;
Criterion vi: The resource represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack
individual distinction, as used in evaluating applications for designation of historic districts, for parcels on
which more than one entity exists; or
Criterion vii: The resource has yielded or may be likely to yield information important to national, state or
local history or prehistory.
Criteria for Historic Designation
Municipal Code Section 8.05.070.C.1.b
Analysis of Integrity
• Location
• Design
• Setting
• Materials
• Workmanship
• Feeling
• Association
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Municipal Code Section 8.05.070
Criteria for Possible re-designation of a Class 4 Building
Any demolition/alteration permit shall be automatically stayed for a period of up to one-hundred
twenty (120) days pending a re-designation decision. In making its review, the HSPB must make the
following findings:
1. That the Class 3 or Class 4 building possesses exceptional historic, architectural,
archaeological, cultural or aesthetic significance to warrant redesignation as a Class 1
or Class 2 historic resource in accordance with the criteria set forth in Section 8.05.070
above; and (meet criteria for designation)
2. That the Class 3 or Class 4 building retains sufficient historical integrity relative to its
original configuration, architectural features, or character.
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Conclusion
Based on the presented evidence in the application, staff finds the commercial building addressed 1801 E. Palm
Canyon Drive does not exhibit exceptional historic significance and meet the criterion for historic designation,
therefore, does not qualify to be re-classified as a Class 1 or Class 2 historic resource.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the HSPB “Take No Action” and allow the processing of the required permits to demolition the
existing commercial building.
Owner’s Position
The owner is not seeking historic designation of this commercial building, previously occupied by the Bank of America.
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