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HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California
www.palmspringsca.gov
AGENDA
There will be in-person access to this meeting at the above location and a teleconference (remote) option is
available for members of the public.
· View the Historic Site Preservation Board meeting remotely at the following Zoom webinar
link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89525158058?pwd=BSX0WGTVs2T4VbBXTanXSXheUMKNuy.1 or
call 1-669-444-9171, enter Meeting ID: 895 25158058 and Passcode: 686319.
· If you intend to speak on an item via the Zoom webinar link or need additional assistance, please
call the Department of Planning Services at 760-323-8245 or email planning@palmspringsca.gov no
later than 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting to receive instructions on remote participation. You will
be asked to provide your first and last name, Item No., and contact information before being unmuted
to speak.
· You may also submit your public comment to the Historic Site Preservation Board electronically.
Materials may be emailed to: planning@palmspringsca.gov. Transmittal prior to the start of the
meeting is required. Any correspondence received during or after the meeting will be distributed to the
committee members and retained for the official record.
Tuesday
May 6, 2025
5:30 PM Regular Meeting
Jade Nelson, Chair
Erik Rosenow, Vice Chair
Kurt Bachman
Janet Hansen
Jeffrey Herr
Peter Moruzzi
Katherine Maschka Hitchcock
Staff Liaisons:
Sarah Yoon, Associate Planner, Historic Preservation Officer
Linda Ponce, Administrative Assistant
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
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 Thursday, May 1, 2025 as
required by established policies and procedures.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The Historic Site Preservation Board will discuss the order of
the agenda, may amend the order, note abstentions, and request Consent Calendar items be
removed from the consent calendar for discussion.
PUBLIC COMMENT: This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the
Historic Site Preservation Board on agenda items and items of general interest within the subject
matter jurisdiction of the Board. Although the Historic Site Preservation Board values your
comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, it generally cannot take any action on items not listed on
the posted agenda. There will be three (3) minutes assigned for each speaker. Testimony for
Public Hearings will be taken at the time of the hearing.
1.CONSENT CALENDAR:
The following routine matters may be acted upon by one motion. Individual items may
be removed by the Board for separate discussion at this time.
A.APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 4, 2025
RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
B.APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 23, 2025
RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate
discussion are considered at this time.
2.PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
3.UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
4.NEW BUSINESS:
A.A REQUEST BY JAMES D. MCNAMARA FOR APPROVAL OF A MAJOR
Historic Site Preservation Board Agenda
May 6, 2025
City of Palm Springs
A.A REQUEST BY JAMES D. MCNAMARA FOR APPROVAL OF A MAJOR
ALTERATION TO A CLASS 3 SITE, LOCATED AT 246 NORTH SYBIL ROAD AND
ASSOCIATED REVIEW FOR POTENTIAL RE-DESIGNATION OF A CLASS 3 SITE
TO A CLASS 1 OR 2 HISTORIC RESOURCE, HDEMO 2025-0002 (SY).
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE THE PROJECT AS PROPOSED.
B.A REQUEST BY SANTA ROSA PS, LLC FOR APPROVAL OF CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS FOR ALTERATIONS TO THE AVERY FIELD CABIN, A
CLASS 1 (LANDMARK) HISTORIC SITE, LOCATED AT THE WEST END OF
SANTA ROSA DRIVE, CAMJ 2025-0001 (SY).
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE THE PROJECT AS PROPOSED WITH
CONDITIONS.
REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS: Brief general comments and/or other issues of concern from
members of the Historic Site Preservation Board.
STAFF COMMENTS: Update the Historic Site Preservation Board on important items.
ADJOURNMENT: The Historic Site Preservation Board will adjourn to its regularly scheduled
meeting on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 5:30 PM, in the Large Conference Room at City Hall.
It is the intention of the City of Palm Springs to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an
attendee or a participant at this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is
normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the Office of the City
Clerk, (760) 323-8204, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting, to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if
accommodation is feasible.
Pursuant to the Government Code Section 54957.5(b)(2) the designated office for inspection of public records in connection
with the meeting is the Department of Planning Services, City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way. Complete Agenda Packets
are available for public inspection at: Office of the City Clerk, City Hall. Agenda and staff reports are available on the City’s
website: www.palmspringsca.gov. If you would like additional information on any item appearing on this agenda, please
contact the Department of Planning Services at (760) 323-8245.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Linda Ponce, Administrative Assistant, Department of Planning Services, City of Palm Springs, certify this Agenda was
posted at or before 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2025, as required by established policies and procedures.
/s/ Linda Ponce
Linda Ponce, Administrative Assistant
Department of Planning Services
Historic Site Preservation Board Agenda
May 6, 2025
City of Palm Springs