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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING
Minutes of Regular Meeting -Tuesday, May 10, 2005 at 8:15 a.m.
Large Conference Room, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, California 92262 ROLL CALL
Present This Meeting
Present Yea-to-Date
FY 2004-2005 Excused Absences To-Date
William “Bill” Scott, Chair X 10 0
James Hayton, Vice Chair X 8 2
John Williams X 8 2
Jim Isermann X 8 2
Sidney Williams X 9 1
Kenny Cassady X 6 2
STAFF PRESENT: Jing Yeo, Principal Planner Loretta Moffett, Senior Secretary * * * * * Chairman Scott called the meeting to order at 8:18 a.m. * * * * * * REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: The Revised Agenda was available and posted in accordance with state and local procedures for public access at the City Hall exterior bulletin board and the Department of Planning Services counter by 4:00 p.m., Thursday, May 5, 2005. * * * * * * PUBLIC COMMENTS: NONE * * * * * * APPROVAL OF MINUTES: M/S/C (S. Williams/J. Williams, ) 4 Yes, 0 No, 0 Absent, 2 Abstentions) to approve the March 8, 2005 Minutes as presented. M/S/C (Hayton/J. Williams, 5 Yes, 0 No, 0 Absent, 1 Abstention) to approve the April 12, 2005 Minutes as presented. NOTE: Audio Cassettes and DVDs of the HSPB Meeting are available for review. Audio Cassettes will be kept for six months and then discarded. DVDs of the meetings will be kept indefinitely. Minute format is more action related and not verbatim. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: Chairman Scott will report later in the meeting. PUBLIC HEARING: N O N E ARCHITECTURAL APPROVALS: CASE 3.0895: APPLICATION BY IGNAZIO BATTAGLIE OF “KALURA TRATTORIA” (FORMERLY LOUISE’S PANTRY, CLASS 1 HSPB SITE #22) FOR A NEW RETRACTABLE AWNING TO REPLACE OLD AWNING AT 124 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE C-B-D, SECTION 15. Staff Member Jing Yeo passed around a fabric sample and brochure showing the replacement awning intended to provide more shade and cover the patio to the railing around the dining/seating area, and it will be retracted when not needed. The applicant did receive a letter from the property owner, John Wessman, who is in agreement with this proposal. Older photos of the awning were provided. During the remodel of Louise’s Pantry, the older awning was replaced and this application is to install a larger, one-piece, retractable awning. Applicant indicated the awning will be one single piece, it will be manually operated (retracted), and the metal housing/frame will be similar in color to the outside of the building (off white). It will be mainly used at lunch times (about 3 hours) for protection from the hot sun. It will be retracted during the evening. Board concerns were that when extended, the awning would block the view of the Plaza Theatre, and that existing light fixtures and existing framework might need to be removed. What will these be replaced with? The framework for the awning should match the color of the building as closely as possible rather than being black or metallic, and the awning should not be open in the evenings.
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Applicant indicated two lights fixtures would be lowered about two inches and the awning would be retracted during the evening hours to enjoy the mountain view and view of the Theatre. The awning framework installed during the last renovation will be replaced to support this larger awning and will match the exterior of the building. M/S/C (Hayton/Cassady, 5 Yes, 0 No, 0 Absent, 0 Abstentions) to approve replacement of the existing awning at Kalura Trattoria, 124 South Palm Canyon Drive as presented. AGENDA ITEM #1: MEDIA OUTREACH SUB-COMMITTEE UPDATE - BOARD MEMBER JOHN WILLIAMS Member J. Williams asked about another press release coordinated through Lee Husfeldt about the 2004 Historic Site Survey for $30.00. He is pleased to see the preservation program flyer on display in the Planning Services area. Staff Member Yeo advised that these surveys are printed as needed because of the size and cost, and takes about four days to fill an order. AGENDA ITEM #2: HISTORIC SITE PLAQUE SURVEY UPDATED - STAFF Staff member Jing Yeo reported that five (5) plaques are on order, and should be delivered any time. The budget has been depleted this year, so additional plaques will be in next year’s budget. A new company is coordinating these plaques so it has taken longer to complete this project. Chairman Scott reported that he walked by the Historical Society building and one plaque is in place on a large boulder. There was a question about the Little Cornelia White House not being plaqued. Member Hayton will take a color photo of a recent plaque to the Cork ‘N Bottle to see if the new owners will agree to have a plaque installed at that site. This plaque will need to be ordered if new owners agree to the installation. AGENDA ITEM #3: DISCUSSION OF CITY’S HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE (Chapter 8.05 PSMC), DUTIES, ACTIVITIES, ETC. No update. AGENDA ITEM #4: PALM SPRINGS PRESERVATION FOUNDATION - BOARD MEMBER SIDNEY WILLIAMS. Meeting is this coming Thursday, will report back at the June meeting. AGENDA ITEM #5: PALM SPRINGS HISTORICAL SOCIETY - MEMBER JIM HAYTON A Historic Calendar will be available before the next Pioneer Picnic at the O’Donnell Golf Course around the first of the year -- will update when date is selected. The Historical Society will assist the Board and staff with Palm Springs history they have available and this should be utilized as often as needed. AGENDA ITEM #6: PALM SPRINGS MODERN COMMITTEE - MEMBER JOHN WILLIAMS Modern Committee meets Saturday May 21, will report back at the next meeting. AGENDA ITEM #7: ARCHITECTURAL & DESIGN COUNCIL-P. S. ART MUSEUM - MEMBER ISERMANN The last lecture is Saturday, May 21 at 6 p.m. with local architects, Lance O’Donnell, Ana Maria Escalante, Sean Lockyear, and Phillip Smith talking about their works. General admission is $10.00, $5.00 for ADC members. BOARD AND STAFF REPORTS: Chairman Scott reported there are two positions open on HSPB and there have been eight applications. Interviews have not yet been scheduled, City Council Members Steve Pougnet and Ginny Foat will be conducting the interviews. Staff member Jing Yeo reported there will be a General Plan Festival during VillageFest on Thursday, May 19, 2005, for community input for the General Plan Update. Four stations will be set up at the Village Green from 6 to 10 p.m.: Land-Use Circulation, Parks and Open Space, Neighborhoods, and interactive exercises coordinated by The Planning Center and MIG, public relation consultants on this G.P. Update. There will be a raffle for various prizes including Frank Bogert’s book and other giveaways. All community input is welcomed. Chairman Scott indicated that several residents expressed surprise that these Board meetings are open to the public...so anyone who watches on television or wishes to attend is welcome. These meetings start at 8:15 a.m. every second Tuesday of the month. There was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 a.m. Next meeting is June 14, 2005 at 8:15 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Loretta Moffett Recording Secretary