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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4A_909 Sunair Road_20241106 HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD STAFF REPORT DATE: November 6, 2024 NEW BUSINESS SUBJECT: A REQUEST BY JACOB DECKER AND CARMEN DECKER FOR APPROVAL OF A MAJOR ALTERATION TO A CLASS 3 SITE LOCATED AT 909 SUNAIR ROAD AND ASSOCIATED REVIEW FOR POTENTIAL RE-DESIGNATION OF A CLASS 3 SITE TO A CLASS 1 OR 2 HISTORIC RESOURCE (APN #501-071-009) (SY). FROM: Department of Planning Services SUMMARY The property owners request approval to convert the existing carport into a garage, infill a portion of the entry breezeway, add an addition to the existing home, and make modifications to the landscape. The original home was completed in 1961 and building records show a significant but respectful remodel was completed in 2019. The property is listed on the Class 3 list of eligible properties and was considered a contributing building for the Racquet Club Road Estates neighborhood evaluation conducted as part of the citywide survey in 2019. Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 8.05.130 (Demolition or Alteration to Class 3 and 4 sites), the HSPB will consider whether the site possesses sufficient historic significance to warrant possible re-designation to Class 1 or Class 2 historic resource and in doing so may issue a stay on demolition or alteration on the buildings. The property owner is not seeking historic designation of property. ISSUES: Carports are considered an integral feature to the design of the homes in the Racquet Club Road Estates by Palmer & Krisel. Over the years, many homes in this neighborhood have enclosed the carports into a garage, however, it is important to note that most of these alterations were completed prior to the changes made to the historic preservation ordinance in 2019. As a major alteration request to the Class 3 site, the options are to either stay the project and pursue designation proceedings or take no further action and allow the project to continue under the premise that it does not meet the findings for reclassification. Based on the information provided in the application and the site visit, staff finds the home at Historic Site Preservation Board Staff Report: November 6, 2024 HDEMO 2024-0014 – Major Alteration of a Class 3 Site – 909 Sunair Road Page 2 of 7 909 Sunair Road does not meet the findings as an exceptional resource with individual distinction for reclassification. At the same time, an increasing number of requests to enclose remaining carports likely requires a broader policy discussion of how to assess such requests going forward. Staff seeks the Board’s direction on addressing this topic. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the HSPB take no further action and refer the permit application to the director for further administrative processing. BACKGROUND AND SETTING: This single-family home is on an interior lot in the Racquet Club Road Estates neighborhood developed by the Alexander Construction Company during the post-World War II period. Identified as one of the largest residential developments in Palm Springs by the Alexander Construction Company, there are five different rooflines that alternate throughout the development. A total of 401 properties are attributed to this neighborhood and about 42% of the homes were identified as potential contributors during the citywide survey conducted in 2019.1 The lots are generally 100-foot wide but the lots on the south side of Sunair Road are 120-foot wide lots. According to the building permit history, a casita structure was constructed west of the main home. The main home is a one-story building with a side gable roof, a series of six (6) vertical windows between square masonry block walls, and a carport and breezeway entry accessed from Sunair Road. AERIAL VIEW OF THE SUBJECT PARCEL. 1 Citywide Historic Context Statement & Survey Findings, Appendices C & D: Survey Findings Summary: Potential Historic Districts. Historic Site Preservation Board Staff Report: November 6, 2024 HDEMO 2024-0014 – Major Alteration of a Class 3 Site – 909 Sunair Road Page 3 of 7 STREET VIEW OF THE SUBJECT PARCEL. Related Relevant City Actions by HSPB, Planning, Fire, Building, etc… October, 2024 Site inspection by HSPB accompanied by City Staff. Ownership Status February, 2020 Purchase by the current owner. ANALYSIS: Staff analysis is based on the submitted application material, City documents and records, and site visits. The property fits within the following context: Post-World War II Palm Springs (1945-1969) Theme: Post-World War II Single-family Residential Development (1945-1969) Postwar Residential Architecture: Mid-century Modern Sub-theme: Single-family Residential Development (1945-1969) Registration Requirements to be eligible under this theme, a property must: • date from the period of significance; and • represent an excellent example of an architectural style or method of construction; or be associated with a significant architect or designer; and • display most of the character-defining features of the property type or style; and • retain the essential aspects of historic integrity. 909 Sunair Road reflects residential development during the post-World War II period of Palm Springs. The Racquet Club Road Estates neighborhood was developed in six phases and the homes were designed by Palmer & Krisel. Over time, many character- defining features of the homes in the development have been altered but the overall feeling and neighborhood layout remain consistent with the original design. The proposed alteration to the existing home, specifically the request to convert the existing carport into a garage and an addition enclosing part of the entry breezeway, Historic Site Preservation Board Staff Report: November 6, 2024 HDEMO 2024-0014 – Major Alteration of a Class 3 Site – 909 Sunair Road Page 4 of 7 classifies this work as a major alteration. While 909 Sunair Road appears to have undergone alterations to the original design, the carport and entry breezeway remains open and reads as a significant part of the front elevation. Requests for Major Alteration of Class 3 sites are processed according to Municipal Code Section 8.05.130. Criteria and Findings for Possible Re-designation of a Class 3 Building. If the HSPB finds that the site warrants possible re-designation, it may direct and authorize the processing of an application to re-designate the site as a Class 1 or Class 2 historic resource, which will then be considered by the HSPB and the City Council as provided in Chapter 8.05 of the Municipal Code. Any demolition/alteration permit shall be automatically stayed for a period of up to one-hundred twenty (120) days pending a re- designation decision. In making its review, the HSPB must make the following findings: 1. That the Class 3 or Class 4 building possesses exceptional historic, architectural, archaeological, cultural or aesthetic significance to warrant redesignation as a Class 1 or Class 2 historic resource in accordance with the criteria set forth in Section 8.05.070 above; and 2. That the Class 3 or Class 4 building retains sufficient historical integrity relative to its original configuration, architectural features, or character. If the HSPB cannot affirmatively make these findings, then it shall take no action and refer the permit to the Director of Planning who shall thereafter approve the application for submittal to the Building Department for appropriate building permits. Staff analyzed the site relative to the criteria in 8.05.070 as follows: a. The site, structure, building or object exhibits exceptional historic significance and meets one or more of the criteria listed below: (i) The resource is associated with events that have made a meaningful contribution to the nation, state or community; or Based on the application submitted, no significant events are associated with this property that contribute in a meaningful way to the nation, state, or community. This Criterion is not met. (ii) The resource is associated with the lives of persons who made a meaningful contribution to national, state or local history; or Based on the application submitted, no individuals that qualify as a person of significance as defined in Criterion ii was identified, therefore, this criterion is not met. Historic Site Preservation Board Staff Report: November 6, 2024 HDEMO 2024-0014 – Major Alteration of a Class 3 Site – 909 Sunair Road Page 5 of 7 (iii) The resource reflects or exemplifies a particular period of national, state or local history; or The home is in the Racquet Club Road Estates residential tract development from the “Post-World War II period, constructed between the years of 1959-1962. The design of the home is credited to Palmer & Krisel and exemplifies the Mid-century Modern style of architecture; however, staff finds the home would not be considered an exceptional reflection of that period, therefore, this home does not meet this criterion. (iv) The resource embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction; or The residential buildings in this development used conventional methods of construction and building materials, therefore, does not qualify under Criterion iv. (v) The resource presents the work of a master builder, designer, artist, or architect whose individual genius influenced his or her age, or that possesses high artistic value; or The home is designed as a tract home by Palmer & Krisel, and its current condition exemplifies all of the original features associated with the design of the home. With that said, this specific home does not possess high artistic value or would be considered a representative work of the designers or the developer on its own merit, thus, does not qualify under Criterion v. (vi) The resource represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction, as used in evaluating applications for designation of historic districts, for parcels on which more than one entity exists; or The home is identified as a contributing structure in the 2019 citywide survey for the Racquet Club Road Estates neighborhood which has the potential to be designated as a historic district, however, no application has been submitted. 909 Sunair Road, in its current condition, retains many key character-defining features, making its status as a contributor relevant for a future district designation application. (vii) The resource has yielded or may be likely to yield information important to national, state or local history or prehistory. There is no known information relative to the pre-historic period for this property. Evaluation of Historic Integrity. Historic Integrity is evaluated based on seven qualities: location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling and association in accordance with guidelines of the United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service’s National Register Historic Site Preservation Board Staff Report: November 6, 2024 HDEMO 2024-0014 – Major Alteration of a Class 3 Site – 909 Sunair Road Page 6 of 7 Bulletin titled: “How to apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation” as revised from time to time. Staff evaluated the property’s integrity as follows: Location. The home appears to be in its original location and maintains integrity of location. Design. This home is one of the reoccurring floor plans designed by Palmer & Krisel. Residential tract development was built in the Mid-century Modern style and the design was intended to be efficient to build. Located on a relatively large lot, this home has a side gable roof with an open breezeway entrance and a street-facing carport. The vertical windows and the square masonry block walls create a simple pattern on the front façade. These original features are easily distinguishable and considered character-defining elements that remain intact. Setting. The Racquet Club Road Estates development was constructed during the period of 1958- 1961. According to the research found in the city-wide survey, this development utilized a cul-de-sac street pattern of single-family homes, which remains in place. Materials. The home was built using conventional wood framing, and the exterior incorporates a masonry wall design with vertical fenestration and stucco finishes. All existing fenestration appear to have been modified to a certain degree. Workmanship. Conventional construction methods were used to build this home and do not exhibit noteworthy or exceptional workmanship. Feeling. The overall feeling of a modest residential dwelling remains. Association. The home is associated with the prominent developer Alexader Construction and architects Palmer & Krisel and an example of residential development in Palm Springs during the post-World War II period. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Although the proposed alteration is considered a project pursuant to the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), the possible action of the HSPB to initiate a re-designation application and to place a stay of demolition/alteration on the property is not subject to review under CEQA pursuant to Sections 15060 (c)(2) (the activity will not Historic Site Preservation Board Staff Report: November 6, 2024 HDEMO 2024-0014 – Major Alteration of a Class 3 Site – 909 Sunair Road Page 7 of 7 result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment), and Section 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical changes to the environment, directly or indirectly. CONCLUSION: Based on the submitted application material, staff finds that the home does not meet the findings for re-classification as a Class 1 or Class 2 site on its own merit, thus recommends HSPB take no action and allow the project to move forward. PREPARED BY: Sarah Yoon, Historic Preservation Officer REVIEWED BY: Christopher Hadwin, Director of Planning Services Attachments: A. Vicinity Map B. Application and related material C. THPO Comments ATTACHMENT A Department of Planning Services Vicinity Map CITY OF PALM SPRINGS 909 Sunair Road ATTACHMENT B Letter of Authorization from Property Owner The undersigned, registered owner(s) of the property located at 909 E Sunair Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262 , do hereby authorize EIS Studio to act on my behalf in all matters related to the processing, issuance, and acceptance of permits for this property. This includes all standard and any special conditions / submittals necessary for the issuance of permits for the property. _________________________________________ _________________________________________ Property Owner, Printed Name Property Owner, Printed Name _________________________________________ _________________________________________ Authorized Signature Authorized Signature _________________________________________ _________________________________________ Date Date EIS STUDIO 636 Haverford Ave. Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 (310) 392-8887 office@eisstudio.com Docusign Envelope ID: D2F6D4D2-FD63-48B9-AB6D-EB159D12AEDC 8/13/2024 Jacob Decker Carmen Decker 8/13/2024 DECKER RESIDENCE PROPOSAL FOR MAJOR ALTERATION TO A CLASS 3 HISTORIC PROPERTY 909 E Sunair Rd, Palm Springs, CA 93023 REVISED: OCT 16, 2024 1’ LARGE NOTES 08/14/24 - REVISION NOTE TEL: 310.392.8887 www.eisstudio.com eva@eisstudio.com SMALL NOTES LARGE NOTES E I S S T U D I O 636 Haverford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90272 SITE PROPOSED ALTERATIONS TO STREET FACADE 10/16/24 SMALL NOTES TABLE OF CONTENTS DECKER 909 E Sunair Rd 1’ LARGE NOTES 08/14/24 - REVISION NOTE TEL: 310.392.8887 www.eisstudio.com eva@eisstudio.com 2 SMALL NOTES LARGE NOTES E I S S T U D I O 636 Haverford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90272 1.GENERAL PROPERTY INFO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2.ARGUMENT FOR MAJOR ALTERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3.PROPOSED SCOPE OF WORK / DESIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 4.SITE PHOTOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 5.RESEARCH / REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 6.PERMIT / CONSTRUCTION HISTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 SMALL NOTES DECKER 909 E Sunair Rd 1’ LARGE NOTES 08/14/24 - REVISION NOTE TEL: 310.392.8887 www.eisstudio.com eva@eisstudio.com 3 SMALL NOTES LARGE NOTES E I S S T U D I O 636 Haverford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90272 GENERAL PROPERTY INFO 10/16/24 SMALL NOTES GENERAL PROPERTY INFORMATION DECKER 909 E Sunair Rd 1’ LARGE NOTES 08/14/24 - REVISION NOTE TEL: 310.392.8887 www.eisstudio.com eva@eisstudio.com 4 SMALL NOTES LARGE NOTES E I S S T U D I O 636 Haverford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90272 909 E Sunair Rd is located in the Racquet Club Estates Historic District. It’s an original 1961 William Krisel Alexander home. Key features of homes designed by William Krisel and the Alexander Construction Company include: 1.Butterfly Roofs: Krisel and Alexander favored butterfly roofs, which slope upward at the center, creating a distinctive V-shape. 2.Indoor-Outdoor Living: Their designs seamlessly blended indoor and outdoor spaces, often with large glass walls, clerestory windows, patios, and courtyards. 3.Post-and-Beam Construction: Use of exposed beams and tongue-and-groove ceilings, emphasizing the structural elements. 4.Carports: Krisel’s designs often featured carports, reflecting the desert lifestyle. 5.Open Floor Plans: Spacious, flowing interiors with minimal partitions were a hallmark of their work. 6.Garrett Eckbo Landscaping: Krisel Alexander’s most iconic homes featured landscaping by famous landscape architect More Information on William Krisel Alexander Homes: What Are Alexander Homes, and Why Are They Still So Beloved? - Dwell More information on Krisel Alexander/Eckbo collaborations: Ocotillo Lodge | TCLF Property Details: ○Address: 909 E Sunair Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262 ○APN: 501-071-009 ○Owners: Jacob & Carmen Decker ○Type: Single-family home ○Year Built: 1961 (renovated in 2019) ○Bedrooms: 5 ○Bathrooms: 3 ○Square Footage: Approximately 1,825 sq ft ○Lot Size: 0.27 acres ○Neighborhood: Victoria Park/Vista Norte ○Historic District: Racquet Club Estates 10/16/24 SMALL NOTES DECKER 909 E Sunair Rd 1’ LARGE NOTES 08/14/24 - REVISION NOTE TEL: 310.392.8887 www.eisstudio.com eva@eisstudio.com 5 SMALL NOTES LARGE NOTES E I S S T U D I O 636 Haverford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90272 ARGUMENT FOR MAJOR ALTERATION 10/16/24 SMALL NOTES ARGUMENT FOR MAJOR ALTERATION DECKER 909 E Sunair Rd 1’ LARGE NOTES 08/14/24 - REVISION NOTE TEL: 310.392.8887 www.eisstudio.com eva@eisstudio.com 6 SMALL NOTES LARGE NOTES E I S S T U D I O 636 Haverford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90272 We are proposing plans for a Major Alteration to the Class 3 Historic property at 909 E Sunair Rd which include: (a)Converting the carport into a garage (b)Building a new foyer at the entry courtyard (c)Remodelling and adding a small addition to the kitchen at the back of the house (d)New backyard features Our argument for proposing a Major Alteration to the property at 909 E Sunair are as follows: 1.Existing Changes from Original Design: The property has been altered extensively from the original Krisel Alexander design, no longer making it any kind of special Krisel Alexander home. In addition to new fixtures/finishes, the landscaping and geometric concrete and grass pads in the backyard are later additions and were not designed by iconic landscape architect Garrett Eckbo or Krisel Alexander (see Pre-Renovation 2019 Site Photos on page 27) 2.More Historic Krisel Alexander Homes: The property lacks many of the qualities that iconic Krisel Alexander homes feature. A good example of a truly historic Krisel Alexander home is the 1882 South Caliente Dr. This property has more original iconic features and fixtures (like its clerestory windows), it has not added any additional structures on the property, and it features original Eckbo landscaping elements. (see Iconic Krisel Alexander Home Example on page 29) 3.Quantity of Krisel Alexander Homes / Renovations: There are over 2,000 Krisel Alexander Homes in Palm Springs, a large quantity of which have undergone renovations in the last half century including 909 E Sunair (Reference: A William Krisel-Designed 'Alexander Home' Lists in Palm Springs (robbreport.com), see Other Krisel Alexander Remodels on page 30) 4.Neighbor Survey: There are several neighboring Krisel Alexander homes on Sunair Rd, many of which have enclosed garages (see neighbor enclosed garage survey on page 31). There are also many houses that still retain carports, so the enclosing of the carport won’t have a large impact on the overall aesthetic of the neighborhood (see neighbor carport survey on page 32) 5.Historically Conscious Design: The proposed alterations to 909 E Sunair are meant to update and lightly expand the existing home for more modern living standards while retaining and emphasizing the iconic and integral characteristics of the Krisel Alexander Property. (a) Existing materials are matched such as the new garage doors copying the blue siding from the back of the existing carport. (b) The new foyer is tucked behind the existing block wall to maintain part of the courtyard and limit changes to the front facade. (c) The new addition for the kitchen is features a butterfly roof to fit in with that defining characteristic of Krisel Alexander homes. (d) New sliding door systems, new outdoor bar, and new gazebo all embrace the indoor / outdoor experience that Krisel Alexander homes aim to elicit. 10/16/24 SMALL NOTES DECKER 909 E Sunair Rd 1’ LARGE NOTES 08/14/24 - REVISION NOTE TEL: 310.392.8887 www.eisstudio.com eva@eisstudio.com 7 SMALL NOTES LARGE NOTES E I S S T U D I O 636 Haverford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90272 PROPOSED SCOPE OF WORK / DESIGN 10/16/24 SMALL NOTES SCOPE OF WORK DECKER 909 E Sunair Rd 1’ LARGE NOTES 08/14/24 - REVISION NOTE TEL: 310.392.8887 www.eisstudio.com eva@eisstudio.com 8 SMALL NOTES LARGE NOTES E I S S T U D I O 636 Haverford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90272 10/16/24 ´´´ ´909 E SUNAIR RD, PALM SPRINGS CA 93023DECKER RESIDENCEEIS STUDIO636 HAVERFORD AVE, PACIFIC PALISADES, CA 90272TEL 310.392.8887 www.eisstudio.comOCT. 16, 2024NORTH0016'40'8'4' ´´ ´´0016'40'8'4'909 E SUNAIR RD, PALM SPRINGS CA 93023DECKER RESIDENCEEIS STUDIO636 HAVERFORD AVE, PACIFIC PALISADES, CA 90272TEL 310.392.8887 www.eisstudio.comNORTHOCT. 16, 2024 004'8'2'1'909 E SUNAIR RD, PALM SPRINGS CA 93023DECKER RESIDENCEEIS STUDIO636 HAVERFORD AVE, PACIFIC PALISADES, CA 90272TEL 310.392.8887 www.eisstudio.comNORTHOCT. 16, 2024 004'8'2'1'909 E SUNAIR RD, PALM SPRINGS CA 93023DECKER RESIDENCEEIS STUDIO636 HAVERFORD AVE, PACIFIC PALISADES, CA 90272TEL 310.392.8887 www.eisstudio.comNORTHOCT. 16, 2024 008'16'4'2'909 E SUNAIR RD, PALM SPRINGS CA 93023DECKER RESIDENCEEIS STUDIO636 HAVERFORD AVE, PACIFIC PALISADES, CA 90272TEL 310.392.8887 www.eisstudio.comOCT. 16, 2024 SMALL NOTES PROPOSED ELEVATIONS 1 DECKER 909 E Sunair Rd 1’ LARGE NOTES 08/14/24 - REVISION NOTE TEL: 310.392.8887 www.eisstudio.com eva@eisstudio.com 14 SMALL NOTES LARGE NOTES E I S S T U D I O 636 Haverford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90272 WEST ELEVATION NORTH ELEVATION 10/16/24 SMALL NOTES PROPOSED ELEVATIONS 2 DECKER 909 E Sunair Rd 1’ LARGE NOTES 08/14/24 - REVISION NOTE TEL: 310.392.8887 www.eisstudio.com eva@eisstudio.com 15 SMALL NOTES LARGE NOTES E I S S T U D I O 636 Haverford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90272 EAST ELEVATION SOUTH ELEVATION 10/16/24 SMALL NOTES EXISTING STREET ELEVATION DECKER 909 E Sunair Rd 1’ LARGE NOTES 08/14/24 - REVISION NOTE TEL: 310.392.8887 www.eisstudio.com eva@eisstudio.com 16 SMALL NOTES LARGE NOTES E I S S T U D I O 636 Haverford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90272 10/16/24 SMALL NOTES PROPOSED STREET ELEVATION DECKER 909 E Sunair Rd 1’ LARGE NOTES 08/14/24 - REVISION NOTE TEL: 310.392.8887 www.eisstudio.com eva@eisstudio.com 17 SMALL NOTES LARGE NOTES E I S S T U D I O 636 Haverford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90272 10/16/24 SMALL NOTES EXISTING BACKYARD DECKER 909 E Sunair Rd 1’ LARGE NOTES 08/14/24 - REVISION NOTE TEL: 310.392.8887 www.eisstudio.com eva@eisstudio.com 18 SMALL NOTES LARGE NOTES E I S S T U D I O 636 Haverford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90272 10/16/24 SMALL NOTES PROPOSED BACKYARD DECKER 909 E Sunair Rd 1’ LARGE NOTES 08/14/24 - REVISION NOTE TEL: 310.392.8887 www.eisstudio.com eva@eisstudio.com 19 SMALL NOTES LARGE NOTES E I S S T U D I O 636 Haverford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90272 10/16/24 SMALL NOTES NEW KITCHEN ADDITION DECKER 909 E Sunair Rd 1’ LARGE NOTES 08/14/24 - REVISION NOTE TEL: 310.392.8887 www.eisstudio.com eva@eisstudio.com 20 SMALL NOTES LARGE NOTES E I S S T U D I O 636 Haverford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90272 SECTION 10/16/24 SMALL NOTES NEW POOLSIDE BAR DECKER 909 E Sunair Rd 1’ LARGE NOTES 08/14/24 - REVISION NOTE TEL: 310.392.8887 www.eisstudio.com eva@eisstudio.com 21 SMALL NOTES LARGE NOTES E I S S T U D I O 636 Haverford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90272 10/16/24 SMALL NOTES NEW GAZEBO DECKER 909 E Sunair Rd 1’ LARGE NOTES 08/14/24 - REVISION NOTE TEL: 310.392.8887 www.eisstudio.com eva@eisstudio.com 22 SMALL NOTES LARGE NOTES E I S S T U D I O 636 Haverford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90272 GAZEBO ELEVATION STREET ELEVATION 10/16/24 SMALL NOTES DECKER 909 E Sunair Rd 1’ LARGE NOTES 08/14/24 - REVISION NOTE TEL: 310.392.8887 www.eisstudio.com eva@eisstudio.com 23 SMALL NOTES LARGE NOTES E I S S T U D I O 636 Haverford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90272 SITE PHOTOS 10/16/24 SMALL NOTES SITE PHOTOS DECKER 909 E Sunair Rd 1’ LARGE NOTES 08/14/24 - REVISION NOTE TEL: 310.392.8887 www.eisstudio.com eva@eisstudio.com 24 SMALL NOTES LARGE NOTES E I S S T U D I O 636 Haverford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90272 10/16/24 SMALL NOTES SITE PHOTOS - KITCHEN DECKER 909 E Sunair Rd 1’ LARGE NOTES 08/14/24 - REVISION NOTE TEL: 310.392.8887 www.eisstudio.com eva@eisstudio.com 25 SMALL NOTES LARGE NOTES E I S S T U D I O 636 Haverford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90272 10/16/24 SMALL NOTES SITE PHOTOS - OTHER DECKER 909 E Sunair Rd 1’ LARGE NOTES 08/14/24 - REVISION NOTE TEL: 310.392.8887 www.eisstudio.com eva@eisstudio.com 26 SMALL NOTES LARGE NOTES E I S S T U D I O 636 Haverford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90272 10/16/24 SMALL NOTES 2019 PRE-RENOVATION SITE PHOTOS DECKER 909 E Sunair Rd 1’ LARGE NOTES 08/14/24 - REVISION NOTE TEL: 310.392.8887 www.eisstudio.com eva@eisstudio.com 27 SMALL NOTES LARGE NOTES E I S S T U D I O 636 Haverford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90272 10/16/24 SMALL NOTES DECKER 909 E Sunair Rd 1’ LARGE NOTES 08/14/24 - REVISION NOTE TEL: 310.392.8887 www.eisstudio.com eva@eisstudio.com 28 SMALL NOTES LARGE NOTES E I S S T U D I O 636 Haverford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90272 RESEARCH / REFERENCES 10/16/24 SMALL NOTES ICONIC KRISEL ALEXANDER HOME EXAMPLE DECKER 909 E Sunair Rd 1’ LARGE NOTES 08/14/24 - REVISION NOTE TEL: 310.392.8887 www.eisstudio.com eva@eisstudio.com 29 SMALL NOTES LARGE NOTES E I S S T U D I O 636 Haverford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90272 A Truly Historic Krisel Alexander Home: 1882 Caliente Drive A William Krisel Creation: Palm Springs House Tour - Atomic Ranch (atomic-ranch.com) 10/16/24 SMALL NOTES OTHER KRISEL ALEXANDER REMODELS DECKER 909 E Sunair Rd 1’ LARGE NOTES 08/14/24 - REVISION NOTE TEL: 310.392.8887 www.eisstudio.com eva@eisstudio.com 30 SMALL NOTES LARGE NOTES E I S S T U D I O 636 Haverford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90272 Thomboy Properties 2019 renovation of a William Krisel Alexander home Renovated William Krisel Alexander home with enclosed garage. Before & After: A Blissful Update Reinvents a 1960s Alexander Home in Palm Springs - Dwell A Palm Springs Alexander Home Sings After a Chic Renovation and Hits the Market to the Tune of $2.1M - Dwell 10/16/24 SMALL NOTES NEIGHBOR ENCLOSED GARAGE SURVEY DECKER 909 E Sunair Rd 1’ LARGE NOTES 08/14/24 - REVISION NOTE TEL: 310.392.8887 www.eisstudio.com eva@eisstudio.com 31 SMALL NOTES LARGE NOTES E I S S T U D I O 636 Haverford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90272 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 909 E Sunair 4 10/16/24 SMALL NOTES NEIGHBOR CARPORT SURVEY DECKER 909 E Sunair Rd 1’ LARGE NOTES 08/14/24 - REVISION NOTE TEL: 310.392.8887 www.eisstudio.com eva@eisstudio.com 32 SMALL NOTES LARGE NOTES E I S S T U D I O 636 Haverford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90272 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 909 E Sunair4 10/16/24 4 2733 N McCARN RD 2785 N McCARN RD SMALL NOTES DECKER 909 E Sunair Rd 1’ LARGE NOTES 08/14/24 - REVISION NOTE TEL: 310.392.8887 www.eisstudio.com eva@eisstudio.com 33 SMALL NOTES LARGE NOTES E I S S T U D I O 636 Haverford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90272 PERMIT / CONSTRUCTION HISTORY 10/16/24 SMALL NOTES PERMIT HISTORY DECKER 909 E Sunair Rd 1’ LARGE NOTES 08/14/24 - REVISION NOTE TEL: 310.392.8887 www.eisstudio.com eva@eisstudio.com 34 SMALL NOTES LARGE NOTES E I S S T U D I O 636 Haverford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90272 Building Permit History: (see attached documents for permit details) 1960 - Permit for Construction of Original House (post-and-beam) / Pool 2006 - Permit for gas repiping of house 2019 - Permit for Construction of Accessory Structure (post-and-beam) 2019 - Permit for Spa addition / tanning deck, pool equipment Owner History: (from given City Records) 2020-present - Jacob & Carmen Decker 2019 - Violet Moran / Whittier Capital 2006- Helen Bell Property Details: ○Address: 909 E Sunair Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262 ○APN: 501-071-009 ○Owners: Jacob & Carmen Decker ○Type: Single-family home ○Year Built: 1961 (renovated in 2019) ○Bedrooms: 5 ○Bathrooms: 3 ○Square Footage: Approximately 1,825 sq ft ○Lot Size: 0.27 acres ○Neighborhood: Victoria Park/Vista Norte ○Historic District: Racquet Club Estates 909 E Sunair Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262 | Zillow 10/16/24 SMALL NOTES PALM SPRINGS CITY RECORDS DECKER 909 E Sunair Rd 1’ LARGE NOTES 08/14/24 - REVISION NOTE TEL: 310.392.8887 www.eisstudio.com eva@eisstudio.com 35 SMALL NOTES LARGE NOTES E I S S T U D I O 636 Haverford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90272 10/16/24 Final 1/2/2020 - see Job Card ATTACHMENT C Attachment C: THPO Comments for 909 Sunair Road 1. Carports were a distinctive design by Krisel Alexander. While it is a distinctive feature, people have the right for privacy and security. 2. If there is any pictures of the home when it was built in the 1960's, it could be used for reference. The home looked unkempt in the 2019 pictures, it would be helpful to see how different the home would look from its original state. 3. Creating a butterfly roof on the kitchen extension does stay consistent with William Krishel's architecture features. 4. Large windows are a mid century modern attribute. Even more so, when the window connects to the top of the roof. 5. The alterations aren't too drastic. It adds more than it takes away, particularly in practicality of the space. 6. I could not see the photos of the current place this feature would be added to. It needs to be more clear on the location.