HomeMy WebLinkAbout20728 - RESOLUTIONS - 9/3/2003 RESOLUTION NO. 20728
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE EDRIS HOUSE LOCATED AT
1030 WEST CIELO DRIVE, AS A CLASS ONE HISTORIC SITE
WHEREAS, in 1953, William and Marjorie Edris commissioned architect Stewart Williams to
develop the desert's first modernist house; and
WHEREAS,the defining characteristics of these homes are the v-shaped roof,expansive windows,
native stone, the shape of the pool, and dixie-cup light fixtures; and
WHEREAS,Chapter 8.05 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code allows for the designation of historic
sites; and
WHEREAS, the current property owners, J.R. Roberts and John Boccardo,filed an application for
Historic Site Designation; and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing of the Historic Site Preservation Board of the City of Palm
Springs to consider designation of the Edris House as a Class 1 historic site was issued in
accordance with applicable law; and
' WHEREAS, on July 8, 2003, a public hearing to consider the designation of the Edris House as
a Class 1 Historic Site was held by the Historic Site Preservation Board in accordance with
applicable law; and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs to consider
designation of the Edris House as a Class 1 Historic Site was issued in accordance with applicable
law; and
WHEREAS,on September 3,2003,a public hearing to consider the designation of the Edris House
as Class 1 Historic Site was held by the City Council in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, the designation of the Edris House shall further the purpose and intent of Chapter
8.05; and
WHEREAS, the designation of the Edris House shall promote the sensitive preservation of said
site; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented
in connection with the designation, including but not limited to the staff report, all written and oral
testimony presented.
THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
' Section 1: The Edris House located at 1030 West Cielo Drive is designated as a Class One
Historic Site pursuant to Chapter 8.05 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code.
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Section 2: No permit for an alteration to the v-shaped roof shall be issued as the roof is '
considered a defining characteristic of the home.
Section 3: No permit for the alteration of the expansive: windows shall be issued as the
windows are considered a defining characteristic of the home.
Section 4: No permit for the alteration of the native stone on the chimney piece and walls shall
be issued as the native stone is considered a defining characteristic of the home.
Section 5: No permit for the alteration of the shape of the pool shall be issued as the shape of
the pool is considered a defining characteristic of the home.
Section 6: No permit for the alteration of the dixie-cup shaped light fixtures shall be issued as
the light fixtures are considered a defining characteristic of the home.
Section 7: All existing or previously approved alterations are considered acceptable.
Section 8: All future exterior modifications including but not limited to building, site,
landscaping,lighting,walls,and fences shall require Architectural Approval pursuant
to Section 94.04.00 of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance and Historic Site
Preservation Board review.
Section 9: To allow for public viewing of the structure, a public view corridor of the structure
from Cielo Drive is required.
Section 10: The property owner shall permit the City to demark the Edris House as an historic
site with a plaque of the City's choosing. The plaque shall be placed in a location
visible from the public right-of-way. Owner shall maintain the plaque in the location
installed and pay for the replacement cost if the plaque is lost, stolen, or otherwise
removed from the property.
Section 11: This resolution, and the historic designation put in place by it, shall not affect title
to the property.
Section 12: The City Council directs the City Clerk to submit this resolution to the County
recorder for recordation within 90 days of the effective date of this resolution.
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' NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the City Council
designates the Edris House, located at 1030 West Cielo Drive, as a Class 1 Historic Site.
ADOPTED this 3rd day of Septembgr2003.
AYES: Members Mills, Oden, Reller-Spurgin and Mayor Kleindienst
NOES: None
ABSENT: Member Hodges
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
City Clerk City Manager
Reviewed and App roved,as to Form:
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