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RESOLUTION NO. 18865
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING T'HE
KAUFMANN-LIARRIS RESIDENCE AS A CLASS 1
HISTORIC SITE.
WHEREAS the Kaufmann-Harris Residence has contributed substantially to the
historic architectural diversity of the City of Palm Springs; and
WHEREAS the Kaufmann-Harris Residence has long been a landmark of the City of
Palm Springs for residents, architectural students and visitors; and
WHEREAS the Palm Springs General Plan provides for the long-term preservation
of significant architectural and historic buildings; and
WHEREAS Chapter 8.05 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code provides for the
designation of historic sites; and
WHEREAS on July 25, 1995, the Historic Site Preservation Board held a public
hearing to recommend the designation of the Kaufmann-Harris Residence as an
historic site and unanimously recommends to the City Council designation of said
property as a Class 1 Historic Site; and
WHEREAS the City Council concurs in the recommendation of the Historic Site
Preservation Board regarding the historic value of the Kaufmann-Harris Residence; ,
and
WHEREAS the designation of the Kaufmann-Harris Residence shall further the
purposes and intent of the General Plan and Chapter 8.05 of the Palm Springs
Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS the designation of the Kaufmann-Harris Residence shall promote the
sensitive preservation and restoration of said site.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Pahn
Springs, California, as follows:
Section 1. The Kaufmann-Harris Residence was constructed in 1946-47 and has
since contributed to the historic architectural diversity of the City of
Palm Springs.
Section 2. The Kaufmann-]Harris Residence is an excellent example of the
International architectural style in the City of Palm Springs designed by
the renowned architect Richard Neutra.
Section 3. The Kaufmann-Harris Residence, owned by Brent & Beth Harris '
("Owners'), and located at 470 W. Vista Chino, shall be designated as a
Class 1 Historic Site pursuant to Chapter 8.05 of the Palm Springs
Municipal Code.. The site is located on Lots 11 Sr 12, and a portion of
Lots 1 & 2, of Chino Canyon Mesa Tract No. 3, as recorded at Page 54 of
Map Book 20, Riverside County, California; APN 504-292-018.
Section 4. No permit for the exterior alteration to the Kaufmann-Harris
Residence shall be granted without the prior approval of the Historic
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Site Preservation Board and/or the City Council, pursuant to Chapter
8.05 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code; approved alterations shall
maintain the historic architectural integrity of the building.
Section 5. The Owners shall permit the City to demark the Kaufmann-Harris
Residence as an historic site with a plaque of the City's choosing.
' Section 6. The Owners shall enter into a historic preservation (Mills Act)
agreement with the City in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Section 7. This resolution, and the historic designation put in place by it, shall not
affect title to the property.
Section 8. The City Council hereby directs the City Clerk to submit this resolution
to the county recorder for recordation within 90 days of the effective
date of this resolution.
ADOPTED this 17th _ day of July . 1996.
AYES: Members Barnes, Hodges, Spurgin and Mayor Kleindienst
NOES: None
ABSENT: Member Oden
ATTEST: C ny
OF PALM SPl CALIFORNIA
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City Clerk City Ma a er
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