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Home My WebLink About2022-10-11- HPSB MinutesHISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA MINUTES Study Session and Regular Meeting of October 11, 2022 (The subject meeting was conducted via teleconference pursuant to Assembly Bill 361) CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the Study Session portion of the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M. ROLL CALL: Present: Chair Hough, Members Hansen, Miller, Rosenow. Absent: Vice Chair Nelson Staff Present: Ken Lyon. HPO / Principal Planner/, Christopher Hadwin, Director of Planning Services. 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, October 6, 2022, and posted on the City’s website as required by established policies and procedures. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: Motion by Rosenow, seconded by Hansen, to accept the agenda as presented. AYES: Hansen, Hough, Miller, Rosenow NOES: None ABSENT: Nelson ABSTAIN: None Member Miller recused himself from the Study Session and left the meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT: Steve Keylon, Vice President of the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation spoke in support of the proposed redevelopment of the Burnham Art Colony. Patrick Jordan spoke in support of the proposed redevelopment. Tracy Conrad, President of the Palm Springs Historical Society spoke in support of the proposed redevelopment. 1. STUDY SESSION DISCUSSION: 1.A. GHPSI, LLC (dba “SOHO HOUSE PALM SPRINGS”) PROPOSING ALTERATIONS TO “COLONY 29” (AKA “THE BURNHAM ART COLONY”) A CLASS Historic Site Preservation Board Minutes October 11, 2022 Page 2 of 5 3 HISTORIC SITE LOCATED AT 137 TO 147 SOUTH TAHQUITZ DRIVE (APN’S 513- 580-001, 002, AND 513-580-083) CASE 5.1556 CUP (GM). Staff member Mlaker summarized the scope of the project and provided a Powerpoint presentation. Katie Horak, Principal of Architectural Resources Group, consultant to the applicant, further clarified the scope of the project. Staff member Mlaker outlined the scheduling of the project through the entitlement process with the City. Chair Hough noted the importance of documenting that which is new from that which is existing on the site in the archival file. Member Hansen reported that four of the HSPB board members (Member Miller recused) visited the site with the consultant, staff and applicant to become familiar with the existing conditions and proposed project. She had no concerns regarding the project. Member Rosenow asked about the operational concept of the property – primarily a day club. (Jarret Stuhl of Soho House explained the concept is that Soho House members will be able to use the site primarily as a swim club and the hotel uses would be accessory uses.) Mr. Rosenow asked if the applicant intends to pursue Class 1 designation (Mr. Shuhl noted it is their intent to pursue historic designation). Chair Hough asked for clarification on vehicular circulation to and from the site. (Mr. Stuhl clarified the use of the remote lot at Tahquitz Canyon Drive and Cahuilla Road, and the concept of a golf cart like shuttle to and from the site). The Board had no further questions or comments. Chair Lyon noted that the project would be coming back to the HSPB as an alteration to a Class 3 site for consideration as well as circulation of the City’s CEQA analysis of the project for board comment. Member Rosenow moved to adjourn seconded by Member Hansen to the regularly scheduled meeting of the HSPB. AYES: Hansen, Hough, Rosenow. NOES: None. ABSENT: Nelson. ABSTAIN: None. RECUSE: Miller. CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the Regular October meeting of the HSPB to order at 6:30 P.M. Historic Site Preservation Board Minutes October 11, 2022 Page 3 of 5 ROLL CALL: Present: Chair Hough, Members Hansen, Miller, Rosenow. Absent: Vice Chair Nelson Staff Present: Ken Lyon. HPO / Principal Planner/, Christopher Hadwin, Director of Planning Services. 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, October 6, 2022, and posted on the City’s website as required by established policies and procedures. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: Motion by Hansen, seconded by Miller, to accept the agenda as presented. AYES: Hansen, Hough, Miller, Rosenow NOES: None ABSENT: Nelson ABSTAIN: None PUBLIC COMMENT: Jeff Pieper, owner of the 500 S. Indian Canyon Drive building, expressed owner opposition to the possible designation of the building. He noted the bas relief panels may be removed and relocated if the City or Board so desire. ELECTION OF OFFICERS (Chair and Vice-Chair). (Through July 1, 2023). Member Hansen nominated Member Nelson for Vice Chair, AYES: Hansen, Hough, Miller, Rosenow NOES: None ABSENT: Nelson ABSTAIN: None Member Hansen nominated Chair Hough for Chair. AYES: Hansen, Miller, Rosenow NOES: None ABSENT: Nelson ABSTAIN: Hough. Member Nelson will continue as Vice Chair and Member Hough will continue as Chair. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR: Historic Site Preservation Board Minutes October 11, 2022 Page 4 of 5 1.A. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: September 6, 2022 RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Historic Site Preservation Board Minutes of September 6 2022. Motion by Miller, seconded by Rosenow to approve the minutes of September 6, 2022 as corrected. AYES: Miller, Nelson, Hansen, Hough, Rosenow. NOES: None. ABSENT: Nelson. 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (none.) 3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (none.) 4. NEW BUSINESS: 4.A. AN APPLICATION BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR POSSIBLE HISTORIC DESIGNATION OF THE SECURITY FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING LOCATED AT 500 SOUTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE (HSPB #137) (KL) Staff member Lyon summarized the staff report. Motion by Rosenow seconded by Miller to receive the historic resource reports and direct staff to schedule site visits and a public hearing to consider the application. AYES: Miller, Hansen, Hough, Rosenow. NOES: None ABSENT: Nelson. 5. DISCUSSIONS: 5.A. 2022 PRESERVATION MATTERS SYMPOSIUM (Hough) Symposium: Subcommittee for 2023 Preservation Matters is Hansen, and Nelson. Member Hansen summarized the progress to date. The symposium title will be “A Mirage Becomes an Oasis, Water and Tourism in Greater Palm Springs”. April 29/30 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Staff Lyon noted the Procurement Department did approve that sponsorships can be pursued. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: (none). STAFF COMMENTS: Historic Site Preservation Board Minutes October 11, 2022 Page 5 of 5 Lyon noted Modernism Show Fall Edition will allow the HSPB booth to be present at the show. Lyon noted clarification on landscape modifications at the Bank of America Building (City National Bank) that were approved at HPO level. Lyon noted the Certified Local Government Annual Report will be submitted tomorrow. He noted he will be submitting for a CLG grant. Lyon noted City Council request for monthly site visits of the Orchid Tree / Community Church the first of which was held on October 3, 2022 which he attended along with staff from Code Enforcement, the property owner and representatives from the adjacent neighborhood organization to review site maintenance and security issues on the site. There were several issues which were forwarded to the owner to address. Lyon reported the City has made an offer to an individual to fill the position of HPO. ADJOURNMENT: The Historic Site Preservation Board adjourned to its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 5:30 p.m., in the Large Conference Room at City Hall. Respectfully submitted, __/s/ Christopher Hadwin_______ Christopher Hadwin Director of Planning Services