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FRANCES STEVENS PARK – CLAS 1 HISTORIC SITE
Case # CAMI 2024–0005 Certificate of Appropriateness – Major Alteration
July 2, 2024
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Project Site & Context
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Proposed Review
•Alteration of Class 1 Historic Resource (Section 8.05.110)
• Property address: 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive (APN #505-325-003)
•Zone District: Open Land (0)
•General Plan: Open Space – Parks/Recreation (0-SP)
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Frances Stevens School, 1932Source: Palm Springs Historical Society
David Hamilton Site Plan – Frances Stevens Park, 1973Source: City of Palm Springs Archives
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Site Conditions
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Proposed Installation
Municipal Code Section 8.05.110.E
Criteria for Alterations of Class 1 Historic Resources
Criterion 1: That the proposed alteration does not significantly impact or materially impair the character-
defining features of the historic resource as listed in the resolution for historic designation, or, where a
character-defining feature may be impacted, the proposed alteration minimizes that impact as much as
possible;
Criterion 2: That the proposed alteration will assist in restoring the historic resource to its original
appearance where applicable, or will substantially aid its preservation or enhancement as a historic
resource;
Criterion 3: That any additions to the historic resource are consistent with the massing, proportions,
materials, and finishes of the existing historic resource, and: (i) can be distinguished from the existing
historic resource as may be appropriate; or (ii) are indistinguishable from the historic resource as may be
appropriate, and where such alterations are clearly documented in the City’s archival file for the historic
resource as being non-original to the historic resource;
Criterion 4: That, in cases where Federal funds are to be utilized in financing the proposed alterations, the
alterations are consistent with the Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, as put forth by the
U.S. Secretary of the Interior.
Conclusion
The proposed scope of work does not materially impair or negatively impact the character-defining features of the historic site. The proposed art installation is in a location that is distanced from the structures and the defining features of the landscape will be maintained. Staff finds that all required criteria for the Certificate of Appropriateness have been met with this proposal.
Recommendation
Staff recommends the HSPB approve the Certificate of Appropriateness to install the proposed piece at this location on Frances Stevens Park (538 N. Palm Canyon Drive) with conditions. Any significant changes to the proposal must be re-evaluated for compliance with the criteria for alteration.
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