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City of Palm Springs
HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD
Minutes of Regular Meeting
of Tuesday, June 13, 2000
Studio B, City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way,
Palm Springs, California
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Call to Order: 8:15 a.m. by Karen Pirozzi, Chairperson
Roll Call:
Members Present: John Harrell, Linda Young, Hal Meltzer
Karen Pirozzi, Tracy Conrad
Members Absent: Linda Young, Carl Prout
Staff Present: Hope Sullivan, Principal Planner
Anita Graves, Secretary
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Posting of Agenda: The agenda was posted in accordance with state and local
procedures on June 9, 2000
Public Comment: None
Approval of Minutes:: Board member Meltzer moved that the minutes of May 9, 2000 be
approved as written; seconded by Board member Harrell;
it was agreed upon by a vote of 4-0: 2 absent.
Agenda Items:
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1. McCallum Adobe - Architectural Review
This is a Class 1 site, so a request for approval to make some improvements was
presented to the Board was presented by Jane Hoff, Board of Directors member, as
follows: To make a patio area adjoining McCallum Adobe on the southeast side; the patio
would be secured by a awrought iron fence, not to exceed 6' in height. The patio will
include landscaping and a rock fountain.
After the Board members reviewed the sketches that were presented and recognizing
that there would be no impact to the structure itself it was moved by Board member John
Harrell and seconded by Board member Conrad the Historic Site Preservation Board
approved the requested work as presented. The vote was 4 - 0 to approve; 2 absent.
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The Board was reminded that Sally McManus who was also present, is an excellent
source of historical information.
2. Resolution For Fire Station #1
Staff member Sullivan clarified why this item is back before the Board. A draft of the
resolution that goes to the City Council was presented to the Board. This draft was not
part of the public hearing. The Board voted 3 -1 -2 (Harrell, Meltzer, Pirozzi- yes;
Conrad- abstained; Young, Prout - absent ) to adopt the resolution and present it to
the City Council.
3. Funds Acquired for “Plaqueing” -
Staff member Sullivan stated that while $5000 has been allocated to the Board, that a
sub-committee be appointed to investigate the sites that are still in need of “plaqueing”
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that have previously been designated; also stated that $10,000 has been provided in the
recently approved budget. It was suggested that a listing of designated properties be
provided and that the property owners by contacted prior to ordering the plaques.
4. Historic Preservation Revised Ordinance -
Staff member Sullivan reported on meeting with the City Attorney. There is a
differentiation made between surveying sites for regulatory functions and surveying for
advisory/red flagging purposes. Board member Harrell asked that the building
department have the capability of red-flagging potentially important sites. Staff member
Sullivan stated that in discussion with the Information Services Department that there
is a way to data-base this information.
Board members discussed the desire for the prior to 1946 protection; a survey to protect
site protection in the building department; and that the Board is not requesting regulatory
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power, but power of review only.
Staff member Sullivan stated that the Ordinance revisions will be suggested to the City
Attorney.
Staff member Sullivan will incorporate Attorney comments into the Ordinance; bring
back the revision to the Board; and include a mission statement into the Ordinance as
requested.
5. Historic and Cultural Resource Survey Strategy -
Staff member Sullivan introduced Kira Klatchko as a temporary staff member who has
been working on the draft of the survey and creating a database for it.
Board member Conrad spoke on the extant survey and that is contains a simple initial
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single page form. This draft will then be used for those who arise from the survey.
Staff member Sullivan commented on a questionnaire that has been prepared by a local
architect, Reuel Young, to be presented to area architects, to name 10 sites that they
consider to be most important in Palm Springs.
Board member Pirozzi has contacted local groups to take part in the survey; Pete
Moruzzi is doing independent research to aid the Board in the survey.
6. Member Concerns -
Board member Harrell brought to the attention of the Board that the Frey House #2 has
undergone roof color change without any approach to the Board for approval.
Board members requested a work study session to address issues still outstanding;
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the request for tie-downs designation for next meeting; Chairperson Pirozzi will be
meeting with the Mayor.
MEETING ADJOURNED at 9:00 a.m. by Chairperson Pirozzi.
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Hope Sullivan