HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-11-13 PC & HSPB Joint Meeting MinutesSPECIAL MEETING OF THE
PALM SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION
AND
HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California
Minutes of the November 13, 2013 SPECIAL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Vice -Chair Hudson called the meeting to order at 11:32 AM.
PLANNING COMMISSION ROLL CALL:
Committee Members Present: Vice -Chair Hudson, Commissioner Calerdine,
Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Roberts,
Commissioner Weremiuk (11:45), Commissioner
Klatchko (12:40)
Committee Members Absent: Chair Donenfeld
HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD ROLL CALL:
Committee Members Present: Chair De Leeuw, Vice Chair Johns, Williamson, Ploss,
Burkett,
Committee Members Absent: Hays
Also Present: Director of Planning Wheeler
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: Agenda was available for public access at the
City Hall bulletin board (west side of Council Chamber) and the Planning Services
counter by 6:00 pm on Wednesday, November 6, 2013.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. INTRODUCTIONS
All members introduced themselves, giving a brief summary of their background and
tenure in their appointed capacity.
GENERAL DISCUSSION
Director Wheeler introduced discussion between the Planning Commission (PC) and
the Historic Site Preservation Board (HSPB) members.
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November 13, 2013
HSPB Committee Member Ploss stressed the importance of review by the HSPB.
HSPB Vice -Chair Johns asked about changing the meeting dates to the second
Monday of each month to ensure HSPB sees matters before the Architectural Advisory
Committee (AAC).
HSPB Committee Member Ploss stated her concern that items go to HSPB last.
PC Commissioner Weremiuk offered the process on the Oasis Tower that recently went
to AAC where having HSPB input was crucial to their decision.
PC Vice -Chair Hudson stated that is the way the process should go.
PC Commissioner Roberts stated that his preference would be to have items go to
HSPB first, then AAC then PC.
HSPB Committee Member Ploss stated that the Wellwood (Case 5.1032 / HSPB - 3)
addition had been to AAC before coming to HSPB; it had gone to everybody before it
came to HSPB.
HSPB Chair De Leeuw stated that sometimes input from the AAC prior to the HSPB
meeting can be a helpful decision -making tool.
PC Vice -Chair Hudson questioned deliverables and the need to post processes on the
website.
HSPB Committee Member Ploss and PC Vice -Chair Hudson suggested the requirement
for story poles being in the code.
HSPB Committee Member Burkett requested a guideline sheet for HSPB.
PC Commissioner Weremiuk suggested HSPB use Pasadena and/or Los Angeles
California cities for submittal samples.
PC Commissioner Roberts requested that a matrix for building owners be developed to
pass along as guideline information to the City building owners.
HSPB Committee Member Ploss stated that the Committee needs "final voters" to go
along with the ideas presented.
PC Commissioner Roberts stated that we have to start somewhere.
Director Wheeler concurred with the potential changes that could be made to the
website.
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PC Commissioner Roberts stated there may be tax benefits also. The website can
serve to educate developers.
PC Vice -Chair Hudson requested that staff post a summary of benefits for historic
structures on the website.
HSPB Committee Member Ploss mentioned that in Taos, preservation is codified.
2. CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TO
BECOME A CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CLG) PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND THE NATIONAL
HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT.
Staff gave a brief overview of the CLG process and benefits. She indicated that a
discussion had been held at the previous HSPB meeting.
PC Commissioner Roberts enthused about the opportunities afforded to CLG's.
All members present were in favor of proceeding with the application.
ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission adjourned at 1:15 PM to its regularly
scheduled meeting at 1:30 pm, Wednesday, November 13, 2013, City Hall, Council
Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.
The Historic Site Preservation Board adjourned to its regularly scheduled meeting at
9:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 10, 2013, Large Conference Room, City Hall, 3200 East
Tahquitz Canyon Way.
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M. rgo heeler, AICP
Director of Planning Services
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