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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 1A - 01-07-2025 HSPB Study Session and Meeting Minutes - DRAFT HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA Large Conference Room www.palmspringsca.gov Study Session and Meeting Minutes January 7, 2025 4:30 PM STUDY (Large Conference Room) 1. A. A REQUEST BY THE MEZRAHI TRUST FOR A STUDY SESSION TO REVIEW A PROPOSED REQUEST FOR MAJOR ALTERATIONS TO A CLASS 1 HISTORIC (LANDMARK) SITE "THE GAS COMPANY BUILDING", A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE LOCATED AT 211 NORTH SUNRISE WAY: HSPB #158. (APN 508-070-016). (SY). RECOMMENDATION: Provide preliminary comments to staff and the applicant. Discussion item only; no action taken ADJOURNMENT: the Historic Site Preservation Board Study Session will adjourn to the Historic Site Preservation Board Regular Meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. 5:32 PM REGULAR SESSION (Large Conference Room) CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the regular meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Chair Nelson, Vice Chair Rosenow, Hansen, Herr, Moruzzi, Maschka Hitchcock. Absent: Bachman Staff Present: Sarah Yoon, Historic Preservation Officer & Associate Planner, Irene Cruz, Administrative Assistant. REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: Agenda available for public access at the City Hall exterior bulletin board (west side of Council Chamber) by 6:00 P.M on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 as required by established policies and procedures. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: Motion by Vice Chair Rosenow, seconded by Member Herr to accept the agenda. AYES: Nelson, Rosenow, Hansen, Herr, Moruzzi, Maschka- Hitchcock. NOES: None. ABSENT: Bachman. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. Historic Site Preservation Board Meeting Study Session and Meeting Minutes January 7, 2025 Page 2 2. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: DECEMBER 3,2024. Motion by Member Herr, seconded by Chair Nelson to approve the minutes on the consent calendar. AYES: Nelson, Hansen, Herr, Moruzzi, Maschka- Hitchcock NOES: None. ABSENT: Bachman. ABSTAIN: Rosenow. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: None. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. 5. NEW BUSINESS: A. A REQUEST BY SPOT ON VENTURES LLC ON BEHALF OF ITS SUBSIDIARY SOV PS HOTEL OWNER LLC, REPRESENTED BY 02 ARCHITECTURE, FOR APPROVAL OF A MAJOR ALTERATION TO A CLASS 4 SITE LOCATED AT 1973 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE AND ASSOCIATED REVIEW FOR POTENTIAL RE-DESIGNATION OF A CLASS 4 SITE TO A CLASS 1 OR 2 HISTORIC RESOURCE (APN #504-310- 033) (SY). RECOMMENDATION: Take no action, allow the processing of the proposed alteration, and determine pursuant to CEQA that this action is not a project. Associate Planner and Historic Preservation Officer Yoon presented the staff report and answered questions of the Board. Lance O’Donnell, O2 Architects, for the applicant, spoke and answered questions of the Board. Motion by Vice Chair Rosenow, seconded by Member Herr to take no action and determine pursuant to CEQA that this action is not a project. AYES: Nelson, Rosenow, Hansen, Herr, Maschka- Hitchcock NOES: Moruzzi. ABSENT: Bachman. B. APPLICATON BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR THE APPROVAL OF A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS - MINOR TO RECONFIGURE THE BREACH GATE AND REPLACE THE INTERIOR FLOORING AT THE WEXLER TERMINAL OF THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, A CLASS 1 SITE LOCATED AT 3400 EAST TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, HSPB #70 / CASE CAMI 2024-0012 (SY). RECOMMENDATION: Approve the project as proposed. Historic Site Preservation Board Meeting Study Session and Meeting Minutes January 7, 2025 Page 3 Member Moruzzi was recused from this item due to his involvement with the historic study related to the terminal. Associate Planner and Historic Preservation Officer Yoon presented the staff report and answered questions of the Board. Nikki Gomez, Aviation Planner, Neil McLean, Principal Studio Director, Gensler, and Jeremy Keating, Assistant Airport Director, spoke for the applicant and answered questions of the Board. Motion by Chair Nelson, seconded by Maschka Hitchcock to approve the project as proposed with a recommendation to conduct additional research into the original terrazzo dividers and include that information as a potential option. AYES: Nelson, Rosenow, Hansen, Herr, Maschka- Hitchcock NOES: None. ABSENT: Bachman. ABSTAIN: Moruzzi. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: None. STAFF COMMENTS: Dick Burkett joined telephonically to provide an update regarding the upcoming 2025 HSPB Symposium; a copy of the programing was distributed and reviewed. The symposium is scheduled for April 26, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Responding to questions regarding communication protocols with the City Council, members are advised to express their concerns in a letter to city council. Associate Planner and Historic Preservation Officer Yoon with work with Chair Nelson on a draft letter outlining concerns expressed during the December 2024 meeting, and a draft will be sent to members for review. The letter would not be a public action unless it is presented to the city council for discussion. Project updates regarding various properties, which note that these are private properties in various states of entitlement and negotiations. Orchid Tree is in negotiations with the city. The Town and Country and Racquet Club sites are being monitored, but there are currently no active violations present based on the code language in place. Members will be provided with inspections and updates when they occur. Members are asked to complete documents being emailed to them regarding professional qualifications required for the CLG annual report, which is also required for our CLG grant application. ADJOURNMENT: The Historic Site Preservation Board adjourned at 7:40 p.m. to its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., in the Large Conference Room at City Hall.