HomeMy WebLinkAbout20036 - RESOLUTIONS - 5/2/2001 RESOLUTION 20036
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, '
CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE SEVEN DONALD WEXLER
DESIGNED STEEL HOMES LOCATED AT 290 SIMMS ROAD,3100
SUNNYVIEW DRIVE,3125 SUNNYVIEW DRIVE,3133SUNNYVIEW
DRIVE,3165 SUNNYVIEW DRIVE, 300 EAST MOLINO ROAD,AND
330 EAST MOLINO ROAD, AS A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE.
WHEREAS, in the early 1960's, U.S. Steel commissioned architect Donald Wexler to work with
Berard Perlin of Calcor Manufacturing to develop an all-steel home: system; and
WHEREAS,the Wexlerdesigned Steel Homeswere designed byarchitect Donald Wexler in 1961
as model homes in a collaborative effortwith U.S.Steel to demonstrate the use of lightgauge steel
in the construction of single family residences; and
WHEREAS, U.S. Steel, interested in researching and developing new outlets for its product,
supported a number of housing projects; and
WHEREAS, these homes, built by the George Alexander Company, were meant to demonstrate
how, in contrast to traditional materials, new materials, including steel,were less expensive,safer,
and lasted longer; and
WHEREAS, upon completion of the seven model homes,Calcorsold to Rheemetal who increased '
the cost of steel causing the price of steel to no longer be competitive with wood; and
WHEREAS, the defining characteristics of these homes are the roof features, fenestration,
materials, the stone walls, carports, and color; and
WHEREAS,Chapter8.05 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code allows forthe designation of historic
sites; and
WHEREAS, on May 2, 2001, the City Council conducted a public hearing and accordance with
applicable law to consider designation of the seven Wexler Steel Houses as a Class 1 historicsite;
and
WHEREAS, the designation of the seven Wexler Steel Houses shall further the purposes and intent
of Chapter 8.05; and
WHEREAS, the designation of the seven Wexler Steel Houses shall promote the sensitive
preservation of said site.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California
as follows:
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Resolution 20036
Resolution: Wexler Steel Houses
' May 2, 2001
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Section 1. The seven Wexler Steel Houses located at 290 Simms Road, 3100 Sunnyview
Drive, 3125 Sunnyview Drive, 3133 Sunnyview Drive, 3165 Sunnyview Drive, 300
East Molino Road, and 330 East Molino Road, are designated as a Class 1 Historic
Site pursuant to Chapter 8.05 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code.
Section 2. No permit for the alteration to the roof design shall be issued as the roof design is
considered a defining characteristic of the homes.
Section 3. No permit for the alteration of fenestration shall be issued as the fenestration is
considered a defining characteristic of the homes.
Section 4: Exterior walls and roof must be of a steel material and no permit for a substitute
material or for the application of another material over the steel wall or roof shall be
issued as the steel material is considered to be a defining characteristic of the
homes.
Section 5: No permit may be issued to alter the green stone wall that still exists at, 3133/
Sunnyview Drive,3165 Sunnyview Drive,300 East Molino, and 330 East Molino,nor
to alter the brown stone wall at 3100 Sunnyview Drive.
' Section 6: No permit may be issued to alter the existing carports recognizing that altered
carports at 300 East Molino Road,3133 Sunnyview Drive,and 290 Simms Road are
encouraged to be brought back to the original appearance.
Section 7: The Historic Site Preservation Board in coordination with the architect Donald
Wexler and the homeowners is directed to establish an acceptable color palate and
all future painting shall be consistent with the approved palate.
Section 8: All existing alterations are considered acceptable noting that restoration is
encouraged but not required.
Section 9: To allow for public viewing of the structures, a public view corridor of 25 percent is
encouraged but not required.
Section 10: The property owner shall permit the City to demark the Wexler Steel Homes as an
historic site with a plaque of the City's choosing.
Section 11: This resolution, and the historic designation put in place by it, shall not affect title to
the property.
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Resolution 20036
Resolution: Wexler Steel Houses
May 2, 2001
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Section12: The City Council herebydirects the City Clerkto submit this resolution to the County
recorder for recordation within 90 days of the effective date of this resolution.
ADOPTED this 7nd day of May 12001
AYES: Members Hodges, Jones, Reller-Spurgin and Mayor pro tem Oden
NOES: None
ABSENT: Member Rleindienst
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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City Clerk City MainagO,
REVIEWED AND APPROVED AS TO FORM: "11