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HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2014
LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER: Chair DeLeeuw called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Chair DeLeeuw, Vice-Chair Johns, Board members Burkett, Hays, Ploss.
ABSENT: Board Member Williamson.
ALSO PRESENT: Director Wheeler, Associate Planner Lyon.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: No changes.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Ron Marshall delivered site nomination on February 10, 2014 for the Paul Dougherty residence
which was designed by architect John Porter Clark in 1942 and associated with artist Paul H.
Dougherty, businessman William Edris and US Senator Warren Magnuson who lived there in
the 60’s.
He said that the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation had submitted a Measure J proposal
for a city-wide historic survey. Searchable database is important.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.A. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 10, 2013
MEETING.
Board Member Ploss wants first names; she feels the minutes are not a primary
source without both first and last names.
Correction on page 4 to add “Army Hospital campus.”
M/S/C Hays/Johns (4-1) Approved minutes as amended.
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1.B. CORNELIA WHITE HOUSE UPDATE
Al Smoot provided written and oral presentation.
Board Member Johns asked why only three sides for repair.
Al Smoot replied that the 4th side was still in good shape.
Board Member Johns wants all 4 sides repaired, because only 3 sides will look
like a “patch and paint”. If there is a homeless problem, then this needs to be
looked at.
Board Member Ploss mentioned archives stored there; priceless and fears loss
of archive.
Al Smoot also discussed subcommittee meeting at Welwood.
Board Member Ploss asked if loss of patina of age was of concern to any other
Board member and agreed by Board Member Burkett.
M/S/C Johns/Burkett 4-0-1 (Ploss opposed) Amend motion to remove and
replace the board and batten siding system on all four sides of the building.
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
2.A. THE TOWN & COUNTRY CENTER AT 174 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE,
ZONE CBD (HSPB 51)
Board Member Johns asked about Andreas as a two-way street not in the Specific Plan.
How did that happen?
Director Wheeler and Associate Planner Lyon gave examples of City Council actions
not yet put into the Specific Plan document.
Chair DeLeeuw commented that staff time is money.
Board Member Hays had demolition and Class 1 questions.
Board Member Ploss referred to Attorney Holland’s memo.
Motion by Board Member Ploss that the HSPB recommend that the City Council initiate
an amendment to the EIR for the Museum Market Plaza Specific Plan reassessing the
project without the demo of the Center, to allow re-submittal of a Class 1
recommendation for the Center by the HSPB.
Board Member Johns amended the motion that the environmental assessment be
prepared by staff. Motion and second to accept amended motion
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Board Member Hays’ commented on his work summarizing that demo of the Town &
Country would be akin to the demo of Sunnylands or the LAX theme building.
Downtown does not have a goal of being vehicular friendly but pedestrian friendly.
M/S/C DeLeeuw/Ploss (5-0)
3. NEW BUSINESS
3.A. MAY 2014 PRESERVATION MONTH
Director Wheeler explained the concept of Preservation Month and asked if there was
interest.
Board Member Ploss said yes and to use the Center as centerpiece for an event for
Historic Preservation Month venue.
Board Member Burkett said to continue our public education such as Board Member
John’s lecture. Possibly use the incredible museum with its great space and
architectural and design building.
Board Member Ploss mentioned walking tours. Robert Imber and Kitty Kieley
Hayes could lecture and do a walking tour.
Board Member Johns thanked the Board for their comments and he suggested then to
form a subcommittee. Board Members Burkett and Ploss volunteered.
3.B. 2014 CITYWIDE HISTORIC RESOURCE SURVEY UPDATE
Director Wheeler announced that any Palm Springs Preservation Foundation board
member needs to recuse from discussion.
Board Member Johns recused himself.
4. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
Board Member Ploss commented on her Charlie Farrell house research.
6. DIRECTOR REPORT:
Director Wheeler referenced article in Desert Sun this morning regarding the recent
code changes.
Associate Planner Lyon noted: The Historic Resource database work is ongoing; the
Racquet Club Class 1 item is tabled until March as requested by the owner; and the
marker for the Racquet Club Cottages West to be delivered next week.
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ADJOURNMENT: The Chair adjourned the Historic Site Preservation Board Meeting at
10.29 a.m. to its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at 9:00 a.m.
in the Large Conference Room at City Hall.
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M. Margo Wheeler, AICP
Director of Planning Services