HomeMy WebLinkAbout18684 - RESOLUTIONS - 9/6/1995 RESOLUTION NO. 18684
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE WILLIAM &
"MOUSIE" POWELL RESIDENCE AS A CLASS 2
HISTORIC SITE.
WHEREAS the William & "Mousie" Powell Residence (Powell
Residence) and its associated personages have contributed
substantially to the history of the City of Palm Springs; and
WHEREAS the Powell Residence has been the center of activity for
its famous residents and their guests for about 55 years;. and
WHEREAS the Powell Residence has been sensitively maintained, and
its alterations have been made, to preserve its historic
character; and
WHEREAS Chapter 8 . 05 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code allows
for the designation of historic sites; and
WHEREAS on July 18, 1995, the Historic Site Preservation Board
(HSPB) held a public hearing regarding the designation of the
Powell Residence as an historic site and unanimously recommended
to the City Council designation of said property as a Class 2
Historic Site; and
WHEREAS the City Council concurs in the recommendation of the
RSPB regarding the historic value of the Powell Residence; and
WHEREAS the designation of the Powell Residence shall further the
purposes and intent of Chapter 8 . 05 of the Municipal Code, and
the Historic Resources Section of the General Plan; and
WHEREAS the designation of the Powell Residence shall promote the
sensitive preservation and restoration of said site and the Las
Palmas Estates neighborhood.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Palm Springs, California, as follows:
Section 1. The Powell Residence, located at: 383 Ver_eda Norte,
shall be designated a Class 2 Historic Site
pursuant to Chapter 8 . 05 of the Palm Springs
Municipal Code. The site is located on Lot 5,
Block L Las Palmas Estates as recorded at Pages
15-16 of Map Book 15, Riverside County,
California; APN 505-192-004 .
Section 2 . A plaque demark:ing the Powell Residence as an
historic site may be installed by the City.
ADOPTED this 6th day of _ September , 1995 .
AYES: Members Hodges, Kleindienst, Lyons, Reller-Spurgin and Mayor Maryanov
NOES: None '
ABSENT. None
ATTEST: CIT OF PALM SPRIN , CIALIFORNIA
-6lL y Clerk City 1 anage:r
REVIEWED & APPROVED AS TO FORM: �•/