HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-06-12- HSPB minutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS
HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING
Minutes of Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 12, 2001, 8:15 a.m.
Large Conference Room, City Hall
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, California
ROLL CALL
John Harrell, Chairman
Hal Meltzer, Vice Chairman
Tracy Conrad
Jim Isermann
Karen Pirozzi
Carl Prout
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STAFF PRESENT:
Hope Sullivan, Planning Manager
Carrie Rovney, Senior Secretary
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Chairman Harrell called the meeting to order at 8:24 a.m.
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REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA:
The June 12, 2001 agenda was available in accordance with state and local procedures for
public access at the City Hall exterior bulletin board and the Department of Planning & Building
counter by 4:00 p.m., Thursday, June 7, 2001.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There being none, Public Comments was closed.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
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ARCHITECTURAL APPROVALS:
151 West Alejo Road, Our Lady of Solitude Church, request for approval of tile added to the
Belardo Road facade. The other request is approval to paint the remainder of the sidewalk in
front of the church to match the color of the heritage trail, this is not associated with the
structure, so does not necessarily need the permission of the HSPB, this is an issue for
Engineering. The applicant, Father Ceja apologized for not recognizing the proper approvals
necessary from the HSPB to modify the exterior of a Class I Historic Site. He clarified that the
tile was installed to help protect the building from being “marked up” and damaged by shoes,
from people resting their feet against the building.
The Board clarified that they were prepared to address two issues in regards to Our Lady of
Solitude Church. The two issues are the tile and the stucco added to the facade. Planning
Manager Sullivan clarified that the architectural approval to be discussed at this time is the tile,
not the stucco. The Board expressed that the tile was not congruent to the architecture.
Member Meltzer stated that he believed that the goal should be for a mutual restoration of the
building.
Chairman Harrell directed that the Board will do an investigation with Staff assistance, of any
exterior changes to the Church that have been done since 1985, and based on the findings will
then determine how to proceed, with the issue regarding the stucco.
M/S/C (Meltzer/Conrad 4-1, 1 absent) to deny the approval of tile added to the Belardo facade.
The Board directed the applicant to remove the tile.
400 North Belardo Road, American Legion Post #519, request for approval of an erected
fence, to create a smokers area, to comply with non-smoking laws. The applicant, Buzz Waltz,
previous Post Commander, explained that the fence was put up hastily, to comply with the
non-smoking laws. The labor and materials for erection of the fence was donated to the Legion
by a member of the Post. Chairman Harrell stated that the Board had reviewed and was
comfortable with the design of the fence that was submitted with the application. Chairman
also stated that the design of the existing fence does not match the design presented with the
application. The fence was properly done, being that it does not touch the building, which does
not affect the architecture. But the design presented included nice, simple, modern rectangles,
unfortunately the erected fence includes circles in the design which is not congruent with the
architecture.
Member Prout stated that he had ascertained through research, that the original color of the
building was sage green. Member Prout requested that the Post would take this information
into consideration the next time the building is painted. In addition, Member Prout request that
the fence be painted sage green at the same time, in order to allow the color of the fence to
blend in well with the building. Chairman directed Staff to investigate the original color of the
building.
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M/S/C (Isermann/Conrad 5/0 - 1 absent) to approve the existing fence, if the circles are
removed, or that the fence be corrected to match the submitted drawing.
330 East Molino Road, Wexler/Harrison Steel Home, request for a 410 square foot studio
addition, using the same materials and styles as the other Wexler/Harrison Steel Homes. Ana
Escalante, AIA, presented a site plan and pictures of the studio addition. This addition does
not affect the existing building, and has been designed in cooperation with Donald Wexler, the
original architect. The addition may look to be a separate building, because the only
connection is with a roof line. The reason for the addition is out of necessity to provide relief
from extreme heat from the direct sunlight.
M/S/C (Conrad/Meltzer, 4-0, 1 absent, 1abstention) to approve the 410 square foot studio
addition as submitted, being that it is consistent with the resolution recommended by the HSPB
and adopted by City Council.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:
Work Program - Discussion of the Work Program for 2001-2002 Fiscal Year was postponed
until the Study Session, to immediately follow today’s adjournment.
AGENDA ITEMS:
Survey Subcommittee Update - Member Prout reported to Staff some corrections to be made to
the Inventory of Historic Structures List. Member Isermann presented additions for the same
list. Chairman Harrell expressed his concern that this “Inventory List” be entered into the
Building Division computer. The purpose of this action is to “red tag” these potentially historic
structures in the event a permit is requested for any alterations to these selected structures.
Board Members Requests and Concerns - Chairman Harrell requested from Staff the status of
the HSPB Ordinance. Planning Manager Sullivan reported that the staff is continuing to review
the proposed ordinance.
Meeting adjourned to Study Session at 9:25 am.
The Board reviewed the Work Program during Study Session.
Study Session adjourned at 9:55 am.
Respectfully submitted,
Hope Sullivan
Planning Manager
