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Santa Rosa PS, LLC
699 S Indian Trail
Palm Springs, CA 92264
760/323-5310
Cell 760-774-3294
April 16, 2025 Sarah Yoon City of Palm Springs Historic Preservation/Planning Department 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 Re: Justification letter Avery Field cabin ruins Dear Sarah:
Background: The 1.56-acre (Parcel 1 of Parcel Map 11147) was recorded in the 1960’s “The Property” and is located at the terminus of W Santa Rosa Rd. Mr. and Mrs. John Beardsley/Fountain Village Development, LLC purchased the property in 2020 to build their desert home. The Historic Property Preservation Agreement and City of Palm Springs Resolution No 24633 were both recorded in 2019 known as the Avery Field cabin ruins “Historic Site”. Santa Rosa PS, LLC, (Mark Temple, Member Manager) purchased the lot in 2024 to build a custom single-family home on the vacant property.
Project Description: To build 1 new single-family 4,820 square feet custom home on the 68,389 square foot lot including pool, spa, outside bar, BBQ, firepit and desert landscape throughout. The home is to be built on the flat portion of the property. Approximately one third of the lot is hillside including the rocky hillside location of the Historic Site and steps will not be built upon or disturbed during or after construction.
Information: The property is within all single-family homes and adjacent to the Palm Springs Tennis Club and one of the few remaining vacant lots in the area.
Finding: This single-story family home supports the type of use and zoning for the location and surrounding areas. Section 4 “Maintenance Standards for the Property” of the Historic Property Preservation Agreement specifically state the maintenance conditions, requirements for the property owner, along with City Resolution, both are recorded documents, runs with the land, and will continue as the property is subsequently sold. We believe the Historic Site will be better preserved once a home is developed with pride of ownership, someone living on site and landscape and pool service professionals visiting regularly and will diminish homelessness and people walking unrestricted as there will be a gate at the W Santa Rosa Dr. entrance. We moved the southwest privacy block wall of
the home’s back yard to leave move open area and distance between the back yard and the Historic Site. During construction we are proposing to install an environmental fence as outlined on the site, grading and landscape plans, even though this area is not being build upon and is up the hillside, to ensure the Historic Site not be affected. During rough grading we will look for any remnants of the old “Tahquitz Ditch” but we are not disturbing the Baristo Wash and intend to leave as-is and the natural storm water flows and direction. In addition, we have consulted with Amir Engineering as to the effect of rough grading and the Historic Site remaining structure and rough grading will not disturbed the remaining structural aspects of the Avery Cabins ruins. We are incorporating building materials and colors into the new custom home that we feel are complementary to its location and mountain setting. I have lived permanently in Palm Springs since 1977 and Temple Development and Construction has developed many resort homes and condominiums in Palm Springs and can visit our web site at http://www.templeconstructioninc.com/ In consideration of the above information and project history, we respectfully request the Historic Site Preservation Board to approve this home. Thank you, Mark Temple Manager
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May 27, 2025
City of Palm Springs
C/O Historic site PreservaƟon Board (HSPB)
32 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92263
RE: APN 513-193-001
Santa Rosa Drive
Palm Springs CA 92262
To whom it may concern,
This leƩer will give an explanaƟon on how a buffer zone area around the historical ruin
has been determined/mapped out for your review as requested by the HSPB board on May 6 th.
A field analysis has been done by the City of Palm Springs Planning Department and applicant to
idenƟfy geographic/environmental paƩerns, topography, special rock outcroppings, wash and
vegetaƟon, etc. A plan with outlined/highlighted area has been made and provided as per the
analysis. The plan should show the buffer zone which includes a clear line at the base of the
rock formaƟons where it meets the wash and directly behind the ruin were special rock
formaƟons have created a backdrop for the ruin. The big rock east of the ruin is included in the
highlighted area as it is shown on historical picture provided.
The Ruin is naturally protected by its elevaƟon being roughly 12’ above the wash. The
buffer zone goes to the edge of the wash to maintain that natural protec Ɵon that exist. A
temporary geological construcƟon fence will also be erected to help in the during the
construcƟon of the home. The locaƟon of such fence is also illustrated on the plan provided.
Please call me If there are any quesƟon in this regard.
Sincerely
Mario Yanez
Cell: (760)285-1532
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T O C R E A T E Q U A L I T Y P H Y S I C A L A N D S O C I A L E N V I R O N M E N T SSANTA ROSA CUSTOMRFT DESIGNARCHITECTUREPLANNINGLANDSCAPEGRAPHICSRFTDESIGN.COM2260 S.COAST HWYLAGUNA BEACH, CA.92651T949.500.8947PROJECT NO:DATE:TITLE:SCALE:2401705.22.25TEMPLE DEVELOPMENTRUINS3/32" = 1'-0"
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SANTA ROSA CUSTOM HOMEEXISTING EASEMENT AND DRAINAGE CANAL TO REMAIN6' HT BLOCK WALLNOTE: THE LIGHTING PLAN IS DIAGRAMMATIC AND IS NOT INTENDED TO SHOW EXACT FIELD CONDITIONS. AN AS-BUILT PLAN IS TO BE COMPLETED AND LEFT WITH THE OWNER.LOCATION OF CABLE RUNS. THE INSTALLING CONTRACTOR SHALL RUN WIRES TO BEST SUITLIGHTING CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY LIGHTING COUNT BEFORE ORDERING FIXTURES.- SATELLITE HUB (WIRE JUNCTION MANIFOLD)9ELECTRICAL NOTES1. ELECTRICIAN IS TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND DOCUMENTS, ETC. AND OBTAIN ALL REQUIRED APPROVALS AND PERMITS.2. UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY CONTRACTOR, ELECTRICIAN IS TO SIZE AND CIRCUIT ALL ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS SHOWN ON PLANS. (I.E. LIGHTS, PUMPS, POOLS EQUIPMENT, TIME CLOCKS, IRRIGATION CONTROLLERS, ETC..)CONTRACTOR IS TO PROVIDE AS BUILTS.3. ALL MATERIALS AND WORMANSHIP SHALL CONFORM TO ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES AND ACCEPTABLE STANDARDS OF PRACTICE.4. COORDINATE ALL WORK, ESPECIALLY SLEEVING, TRENCHING AND BACKFILLING WITH IRRIGATION, CONCRETE AND MASONRY SUBCONTRACTORS AS REQUIRED.5. LIGHTING CONTROLLERS WILL BE LOCATED ADJACENT TO IRRIGATION CONTROLLERS WHENEVER POSSIBLE.6. ELECTRICIAN IS TO CONFIRM EXACT TREE LOCATION SO AS TO INSURE PROPOER INSTALLATION OF LIGHT FIXTURES.7. ALL JUNCTION BOXES WITHOUT A LIGHT FIXTURE WILL BE PUT IN A CARSON BELOW GRADE.8. JUNCTION BOXES ON WALK LIGHTS ARE TO BE 6" TO 8" ABOVE FINISH GRADE MEASURED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE BOX. THESE NEED TO BE 6" MIN. AWAY FROM THE EDGE OF THE CONCRETE DECKING. 9. LIGHT FIXTURES LOCATED WITHIN (10) TEN FEET FROM EDGE OF WATERFEATURES ARE TO BE EQUIPPED WITH A GFCI PER ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS PLAN AND PER LOCAL AND COUNTY CODES.11. THE INSTALLING CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ADJUSTING THEDRIVEWAYS AND WALLS, WHEN POSSIBLE.12. ALL WIRE SHOULD RUN PARALLE TO HARD SURFACES, SUCH AS SIDEWALKS, UNDER THE HARD SURFACES, USING A 1-INCH PIPE MINIMUM.THE INSTALLING CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PLACING SLEEVESIRRIGATION, CONCRETE AND MASONRY SUBCONTRACTORS AS REQUIRED.GFI AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE.14. ALL 120 VOLT OUTSIDE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS SHALL BE PROTECTED BY THE FIXTURES AT NIGHT TO ELIMINATE GLARE AND INSURE OPTIMUM LIGHTING EFFECT.13. COORDINATE ALL WORK, ESPECIALLY SLEEVING, TRENCHING AND BACKFILLING WITH OR TIMELINESS IN WHICH WORK IS PERFORMED.10. THE DESIGNER SHALL IN NO WAY BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE METHODS ANDMEANS OF INSTALLATION, SAFETY IN/ON, OR ABOUT THE SITE, PERFORMANCE OF WORK LIGHTING TRANFORMER(S) AWAY FR0M PUBLIC VIEW.1. THIS SHEET IS 'FOR REFERENCE ONLY' AND THESE LIGHTING2. LIGHTING CONTRACTOR TO CONTACT KICHLER LIGHTING FOR3. LIGHTING CONTRACTOR TO COORDINATE WITH IRRIGATION ANY TYPE OF ASSISTANCE IN LAYOUT OF WIRE AND SIZE.REQUIREMENTS ARE INCORPORATED ON THE ELECTRICAL PLAN.NOTES:4. PROVIDE LIGHTING TRANSFORMERS WATTAGE AS NECESSARY ACCESSIBLE AREAS. THE RESIDENCE IS REQUIRED TO HAVE ACONTRACTOR FOR LOCATION OF IRRIGATION CLOCK AND 5. FIXTURES PRODUCING GLARE INTO THE NEIGHBORING PROPERTIESAND OR STREET ARE TO BE SHIELDED.CIRCUIT DEDICATED TO THE FRONT YARD LANDSCAPE AND//OR WALL MOUNTED LIGHTING THAT SHALL BE CONNECTED TO PROPERTY THAT TURNS THE CIRCUIT ON AND OFF AT DAWN. THE CIRCUIT IS FOR THE FRONT YARD AND ENTRY LIGHTING ONLY.WITH PHOTOCELL. PHOTOCELLS ARE TO BE LOCATED IN SUN A PHOTOCELL OR ELECTRIC CONTROL SYSTEM ON THE FX Luminaire (619) 719-2337Please contact: Raul Avila for installation questionsLIGHTING CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY LIGHTING COUNT BEFORE ORDERING FIXTURES.- SATELLITE HUB (WIRE JUNCTION MANIFOLD)Electrical: 12VFX Model:LC-ZD-9LED-BZLED TREE FLOOD LIGHTWiFi Mod 2TRANSFORMERElectrical: 12VLED ACCENT LIGHT92112700 K Warm White2700 K Warm WhiteArchitectural Bronze FinishArchitectural Bronze FinishFX Model:NP9LED-BZ Fullywith WiFi or Digital ControllerRaul.Avila@Hunterinustries.comWiFi Mod 2or FX Model: LUX-300-SS FX Model: DX-300-MTransformer Controller LED PALM UPLIGHT2700 K Warm WhiteArchitectural Bronze FinishElectrical: 12VFX Model:NP9LED-BZLIGHTING PLANLEDLANDSCAPESETBACK NOTES1. LOCATE LIGHT FIXTURES A MIN. OF 4'-0" FROM EDGE OF TREE.2. LOCATE LIGHT FIXTURES 1'-0" FROM EDGE OF PALMS.3. THESE MEASUREMENTS AREA SUPERSEEDED ONLY WHEN FIELD CONDITIONS WARRANT CHANGE BY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT.FOR INSTALLATION QUESTION PLEASE CALL:NOTE:12-06-2402-21-2503-26-25
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