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Home My WebLink About2021-12-07- HSPB Minutes HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA Pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20 this meeting was conducted by teleconference and there was no in-person public access to the meeting location. www.palmspringsca.gov MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the meeting to order at 5:31 PM. ROLL CALL: Present: Chair Hough, Vice Chair Nelson, Members Kiser, Hansen, Rose, Miller Absent: Rosenow (Excused) Staff Present: Development Services Director, Flinn Fagg, AICP Historic Preservation Officer / Principal Planner Ken Lyon, RA 2021 – Attendance Record for CLG Name Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep 14 Sep 29 Oct Nov Dec Dick Burkett ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ Katherine Hough ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ Jade Nelson ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ Dan Kiser ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ Linda Dixon ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ Erik Rosenow ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐ Janet Hansen ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒ Scott Miller ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ Tuesday, December 7, 2021 5:30 PM Regular Meeting Historic Site Preservation Board Minutes December 7, 2021 Page 2 of 7 REPORT OF THE POSTING OF AGENDA: The Agenda was available for public access at the City Hall exterior bulletin board (west side of Council Chamber) by 6:00 pm on Thursday December 2, 2021 and posted on the City’s website as required by established policies and procedures. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: Staff member Lyon proposed moving item 4B to the end of new business. Motion by Nelson, seconded by Rose, to accept the agenda as amended. AYES: Miller, Rose, Nelson, Kiser, Hansen, Hough NOES: None ABSENT: Rosenow PUBLIC COMMENT: PETER MORUZZI, representing the Palm Springs Modern Committee , informed the board that the following Wexler-designed properties had been added to the National Register of Historic Places: The Dinah Shore Residence, The Donald Wexler Residence, The Steel H ouses (as a historic district), and the Palm Springs International Terminal building. BRAD DUNNING, representing the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation , expressed concern about a renovation of 370 – 380 North Palm Canyon Drive. JARVIS CRAWFORD, DAVID WEINER, and JAMEL HUNT spoke in favor of the removal of the Frank Bogert statue from the front of City Hall. There were no others wishing to address the Board and Chair Hough closed public comments. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: Motion by Rose, seconded by Miller, to approve the minutes of the HSPB meeting of October 2, 2021, as corrected. AYES: Miller, Rose, Nelson, Kiser, Hough NOES: None ABSENT: Rosenow ABSTAIN: Hansen 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 2.A. AN APPLICATION BY CHARLES AND PATRICIA STUMPF, OWNERS FOR HISTORIC DESIGNATION OF “THE WILLIAM PURCELL RESIDENCE” LOCATED AT 252 EAST OCOTILLO AVENUE, (APN #508-292-013), CASE HSPB #141. (KL). Stephen Rose ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒ Historic Site Preservation Board Minutes December 7, 2021 Page 3 of 7 Staff member Lyon summarized the staff report. Discussion followed regarding whether the original details and materials still existed beneath the stucco (Mr. Stumpf stated yes, he believes it is still there), the possibility of designating the old smoke tree in front of the house as a character- defining feature (Mr. Stumpf clarified that they planted the tree some time after 1980, thus it is not original), and the differences between a Class 1 and Class 2 historical resource. Chair Hough opened the public hearing. CHARLES STUMPF (via telephone), Owner, addressed preservation of the wood under the stucco and reported he planted the smoke tree around forty years ago. There were no other members of the public wishing to speak on this item and Chair Hough closed the public hearing. Member Hansen expressed concerns regarding the integrity of the property as a Class1 resource and stated she would support a Class 2 designation. Member Rose expressed concerns regarding the condition of the house; spoke about the alterations that have been made and suggested removing the stucco to get the exterior close to the original condition would improve its integrity. Vice Chair Nelson noted that some of the alterations can be removed; reported the house appears to be in good structural condition; discussed the importance of the residence; voiced his support of a Class 2 historic resource and reiterated his comments regarding keeping the existing smoke tree. Member Rose stated he believes the Board must evaluate historic significance based on current conditions, not original conditions that do not exist . Member Miller expressed his support as a Class 2 historical resource. Motion by Kiser, seconded by Miller, to adopt the findings in the staff report excepting the analysis of integrity and to recommend that the City Council designate the Purcell Residence as a Class 2 historic site. AYES: Miller, Rose, Nelson, Kiser, Hansen, Hough NOES: None ABSENT: Rosenow 3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 3.A. THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, REQUESTING A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR ALTERATIONS TO THE PALM SPRINGS CITY Historic Site Preservation Board Minutes December 7, 2021 Page 4 of 7 HALL, A CLASS 1 (LANDMARK) HISTORIC SITE LOCATED AT 3200 EAST TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, (HSPB #33D / CASE 3.3377). (KL) Motion by Hough, seconded by Hansen, to continue the matter to a date certain of January 4, 2022. 4. NEW BUSINESS: 4.A. ABSEA DEVELOPMENT LLC, OWNER, REQUESTING A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR ALTERATIONS TO “THE ROBERT ALEXANDER RESIDENCE, AKA THE HOUSE OF TOMORROW,” A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE LOCATED AT 1350 LADERA CIRCLE (HSPB #136, 3.0917 MAA) (KL) Staff member Lyon summarized the staff report. Chair Hough invited the applicant to speak on the application. The applicants offered no further comment and remained available to answer questions from the Board. Discussion followed regarding the proposed color of the new cable at the proposed roof deck off the master bath. (It was noted the stainless steel will be harmonious with the proposed silver paint color for the fascia and the clear anodized aluminum door and window frames.) Motion by Rose, seconded by Kiser, to accept the findings in the staff report and grant the Certificate of Appropriateness. AYES: Rose, Hansen, Kiser Hough, Miller, Nelson NOES: None ABSENT: Rosenow 4.C. APPLICATION BY KEITH AND BARBARA KISSIAH, OWNERS FOR HISTORIC DESIGNATION OF THE GEORGE AND SADIE GILMAN RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 574 WEST MARISCAL ROAD. (HSPB #142) (KL) Motion by Kiser, seconded by Miller, to receive the historic resources report dated November 2021 and direct staff to schedule site visits for board members and schedule a notice of public hearing of the board to consider the application. AYES: Miller, Rose, Nelson, Kiser, Hansen, Hough NOES: None ABSENT: Rosenow 4.D. APPLICATION BY CARLOS SERRAO AND MONICA MAY, OWNERS, FOR HISTORIC DESIGNATION OF THE ROBSON & HELEN CHAMBERS Historic Site Preservation Board Minutes December 7, 2021 Page 5 of 7 RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 695 SOUTH WARM SANDS DRIVE. (HSPB #143) (KL) Motion by Hansen, seconded by Rose, to receive the historic resources report dated November 2021 and direct staff to schedule site visits for board members and schedule a notice of public hearing of the board to consider the application. AYES: Miller, Rose, Nelson, Kiser, Hansen, Hough NOES: None ABSENT: Rosenow 4.B. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO HISTORIC DISTRICT #1; “THE LAS PALMAS BUSINESS HISTORIC DISTRICT” (“LPBHD”) (CASE HSPB 30; HD-1) (KL) Staff member Lyon summarized the staff report. Recommendation #1 – Context Statement. Motion by Rose, seconded by Miller, to adopt the context statement as proposed adjusting the second line to read, “…from 1920 through 1969.” AYES: Miller, Rose, Nelson, Kiser, Hansen, Hough NOES: None ABSENT: Rosenow Recommendation #2 – Period of Significance. Motion by Rose, seconded by Hansen, to establish the Period of Significance from 1920 to 1969. AYES: Miller, Rose, Nelson, Kiser, Hansen, Hough NOES: None ABSENT: Rosenow Vice Chair Nelson referenced Section 3 relative to the building proposed for removal from contributing, 265 E. Via Altamira, he noted it was previously a club, has not been lived in for a long time and believed it should be kept as contributing as it is not a private residence and has a high level of historical integrity; made corrections to the addresses in Items 4G and 4H; spoke about Item 5A and 5B noting they have retained enough historic integrity to remain as contributing and that the changes made were reversible; discussed Item 6L, noting it was the first post office in town and has the original front façade and mentioned Item 6O noting it was built in 1955 and offered a brief history. Board Member Kiser commented positively on the proposed recommendations. Board Member Miller made typographical corrections. Board Member Hanson noted the changes were made according to today's standards. Historic Site Preservation Board Minutes December 7, 2021 Page 6 of 7 Vice Chair Nelson expressed disappointment that his comments were not discussed further. Staff member Lyon responded to Vice Chair Nelson's comments. Recommendation #3 (listed in the staff report in error as #4) – Adopt the proposed changes in status of each parcel as outlined in the staff report. Motion by Kiser, seconded by Miller. AYES: Miller, Nelson, Kiser, Hansen, Hough NOES: None ABSENT: Rosenow, (Rose lost internet connection with the meeting and did not vote on this item.) Recommendation #4 (listed in the staff report in error as #5) – Adopt the proposed revision in the district boundaries as outlined in the staff report. Motion by Miller, seconded by Nelson, to accept the boundaries but adding the Dollard Building and the Turronet Building within the revised district boundaries. AYES: Miller, Nelson, Kiser, Hansen, Hough NOES: None ABSENT: Rosenow, (Rose lost internet connection with the meeting and did not vote on this item.) 5. DISCUSSIONS: 5.A. ANNUAL PRESERVATION MATTERS SYMPOSIUM (Hough, Kiser, Nelson) Chair Hough reported the subcommittees have been meeting regularly to develop topics and presenters; stated the title will be, "Preservation Matters: Historical and Architectural Diversity"; announced the symposium will be held April 23 and 24, 2022, at the Convention Center; discussed capacity, the number of presentations and site tours and offered to respond to questions from the Board. Vice Chair Nelson encouraged the Board to review the presentations and provide input for adjustments and edits. 5.B. B OF A (AKA CITY NATIONAL BANK) ATM SCREEN (HSPB 52) (KL) Staff member Lyon reported receiving a Certificate of Appropriateness application from the bank, noted this will be a staff-level HPO approval as the scope is characterized as a minor; explained the proposed revisions and shared a suggestion from a community member on raising the bottom edge of the ATM screen to allow egress in an emergency. Vice Chair Nelson expressed concerns with existing screens by the ATMs noting they have made him feel unsafe and mentioned use by the homeless. Historic Site Preservation Board Minutes December 7, 2021 Page 7 of 7 Board Member Miller spoke about the need for crime prevention through environmental design and about national standards for ATMs that the bank must follow. Staff Lyon also noted the City is planning a traffic circle adjacent to the bank and will be coordinating with the Bank and that project to integrate the landscape of the two projects. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Vice Chair Nelson asked for a report at the next Board meeting regarding (1) a missing plaque at Our Lady of Solitude at Palm Canyon and Alejo, replacing the original statues and restoring the missing tile on the lower portion of the exterior walls, (2) regarding 450 E. Palm Canyon Drive and some sort of code enforcement issue , and (3) information on the owner’s proposed use of 1100 N. Palm Canyon Drive on which there is construction work occurring (previously approved by the HSPB for demolition). STAFF COMMENTS: Development Services Director Flinn Fagg reported the Planning Commission and Sustainability Commission will put together a subcommittee to work on tree preservation in the City and announced that Mr. Lyon has been promoted to Principal Planner will be the Urban Designer. He added that the Historic Preservation Officer position has been posted and the position is being extended to December 20, 2021. ADJOURNMENT: The Historic Site Preservation Board adjourned at 7:42 PM to its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at 5:30 PM, in the Large Conference Room at City Hall. ________________________________________________ Flinn Fagg, AICP Development Services Director