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Home My WebLink About2001-06-26- HSPB minutesCITY OF PALM SPRINGS HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING Minutes of Study Session Tuesday, June 26, 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 Present This Meeting X X X X Present To Date 11 11 9 7 7 7 FY 2000-2001 Excused Absences To Date 0 0 2 2 4 4 STAFF PRESENT: Hope Sullivan, Planning Manager Carrie Rovney, Senior Secretary * * * * * * Chairman Harrell called the meeting to order at 8:24 a.m. * * * * * * REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: The June 26, 2001 agenda was posted 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 21, 2001. * * * * * * PUBLIC COMMENTS: None * * * * * * APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None * * * * * * PUBLIC HEARINGS: None * * * * * * ARCHITECTURAL APPROVALS: None CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: Historic Site Preservation Board Meeting June 26, 2001 Παγε 2 οφ 4 Chairman researched both pieces of legislation, City Charter and our Enabling Legislation. Under both of those the present members are required to serve until replaced. Chairman proposed to not meet until the regularly scheduled meeting in September. The Board has met in the first and second quarter, therefore, meeting in September in the third quarter will satisfy their legislative requirement of meeting quarterly. Chairman clarified there are no pressing issues that require the Board to meet before September. Member Prout clarified the term of service on the Historic Site Preservation Board as written in the appointment letter noted expiring on the 30th of June of 2001. Member Prout stated the appointment letter did not state that the term will continue at the pleasure of the City Council. Member Prout suggested that a statement be added to the appointment letter that is sent to new members explaining this legislative requirement. This would help members to arrange their schedules. Chairman concurred. Chairman directed staff to suspend any meetings until the regularly scheduled meeting in September 2001. If a pressing issue arises, staff is instructed to contact Chairman for direction. * * * * Chairman clarified that evidence and personal recollections have brought out the fact that the Belardo facade of Our Lady of Solitude Church was stucco before the time of Class 1 Historic Designation. Chairman directed staff to prepare a letter for the Chairman’s signature to Father Ceja, informing him of the Board’s research regarding the stucco; however, the tile is not approved and all changes to the building should come before the Board for review. Member Prout circulated a catalog of the 50th anniversary of Our Lady of Solitude Church with photos of the Belardo facade of the church with a stucco finish. Member Prout suggested that a one page contract be drawn up by the City Attorney for owners of designated buildings. This contract would state what is required and restricted according to a Class 1 designation. This will help to ensure that illegal changes are not performed. Member Prout stated that the Historic Site Preservation Board needs to be a “user friendly” organization. Interim Planning Manager Sullivan stated that the limitations for each designated site is listed in the Resolution designating the site as Class 1. Chairman directed that this item regarding a contract to inform owners of limitations be put on the September Agenda. Chairman stated that Design Review needs to be a priority for the Historic Site Preservation Board. * * * * Interim Planning Manager Sullivan informed the Board the she met with the Director of Planning and Building regarding the survey update (“must” list) to include the addresses on the list in the building department’s computer system. The Weekly Report to the City Manager included the subject of the survey update, with a list of the properties and a text, indicating that staff was Historic Site Preservation Board Meeting June 26, 2001 Παγε 3 οφ 4 preparing to enter these addresses into the building computer. Provided there is no direction to the contrary, staff will proceed. * * * * Member Prout requested clarification of the remaining funds received by the McCallum Foundation. He stated that Pearl McManus (“Auntie Pearl”) gave money to the Historic Site Preservation Board. Chairman directed staff to research and report the location of the money given to the Historic Site Preservation Board from The McCallum Foundation, and to include this item on the September Agenda. * * * * Member Isermann expressed his concerns regarding the resurrection of the Garden Springs Apartments project that was approved 1½ year ago. This development is proposed to be built behind the recently designated Class 1 Historic Site Wexler Houses. Member Isermann is concerned that this project would have an impact on this historic site. Chairman directed staff to research if some kind of study can be done regarding the impact the Garden Springs Apartment project would have on the Class 1 Historic Site Wexler Houses. * * * * Member Prout requested to know when and if the positions for the Historic Site Preservation Board have been officially announced to the community. If this announcement was made where it was made and when it was made. If this announcement was not made, when and where will it be made? What is the due date for new applications? Chairman stated that the letter he received from City Clerk wasn’t specific about what the procedure was here on out, the letter simply states that there are no appointments and the process is open-ended. Chairman is not aware if applicants have been notified if they have or have not been appointed. Chairman is not sure what the Board can do to aide in this process. Chairman directed staff to get clarification from City Clerk regarding the procedure for filling of vacancies, and report to the Board in memo form. Interim Planning Manager stated that she would research the items requested in today’s meeting and include the report of information in a memo. The memo will include information on the filling of vacancies of the Board, the Garden Springs Apartment impact study, and the money in the account from The McCallum Foundation. As requested by the board, this memo will be copied to the City Manager. * * * * Member Prout stated for the record “ I for one on the Board, am very, very pleased having served under you, Mr. Chairman. Your quality of professionalism and education and experience have never been matched on this board. It was indeed a great delight for me as an academic to serve under such an academically oriented and professionally oriented Chairman. I want to thank you very much for your hard work and your leadership.” * * * * Historic Site Preservation Board Meeting June 26, 2001 Παγε 4 οφ 4 Chairman stated that his expectation is that by September there will be a resolution concerning board membership, and the meeting in September will be the transitional meeting today’s meeting was planned to be. * * * * Chairman stated that Member Prout has agreed to work with Survey Subcommittee. This subcommittee will continue their work on site visits and updating the survey information. Chairman asked what the progress was on the Historic Ordinance Update and Interim Planning Manager Sullivan stated that there is no report on the status of the Ordinance. * * * * AGENDA ITEMS: None There being no further business, Chairman adjourned the meeting at 8:53 am. Respectfully submitted, Hope Sullivan Planning Manager