HomeMy WebLinkAbout21235 - RESOLUTIONS - 4/6/2005 RESOLUTION NO. 21235
' OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE HOME
LOCATED AT 272 CAMINO BUENA VISTA, AS A CLASS
ONE HISTORIC SITE.
WHEREAS, the home located at 272 Camino Buena Vista was constructed in 1924; and
WHEREAS, the defining architectural style of the home is Spanish Colonial Revial; and
WHERAS, the incorporation unpainted wood finishes, door and window lintels, and
multi-paned casement windows were an integral part of the original design and have
continued to be maintained; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 8.05 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code allows for the designation
of historic sites; and
WHEREAS, the current property owners, Marty Botwinick and Joey English, 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 home at 272 Camino Buena Vista as a
Class One historic site was issued in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on February 8, 2005, the Historic Site Preservation Board conducted a
public hearing in accordance with applicable law to consider designation of the home at
272 Camino Buena Vista as a Class One historic site; and
WHEREAS notice of a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs to
consider designation of the home at 272 Camino Buena Vista as a Class One historic
site was issued in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on April 6, 2005, the City Council conducted a public hearing in accordance
with applicable law to consider designation of the home at 272 Camino Buena Vista as a
Class One historic site; and
WHEREAS, the designation of the home at 272 Camino Buena Vista shall further the
purpose and intent of Chapter 8.05; and
WHEREAS, the designation of home at 272 Camino Buena Vista shall promote the
sensitive preservation of said site; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
designation of a historic site is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant
to Section 15331 for the preservation of historical resources; 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.
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THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS: '
Section 1: Pursuant to CEQA, the City Council finds that the designation of the
home at 272 Camino Buena Vista as a Class One historic site is
categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section
15331 whereby this designation is for the preservation of a historical
resource.
Section 2: The home located at 272 Camino Buena Vista is designated as a Class
One Historic Site pursuant to Chapter 8.05 of the Palm Springs Municipal
Code.
Section 3: No permit for an alteration to the unpainted posts, beams, and exposed
rafters shall be issued as they are considered a defining characteristic of
the home.
Section 4: No permit for the alteration of the carved brackets and door and window
lintels shall be issued as they are considered a defining characteristic of
the home.
Section 5: No permit for the alteration of the multi-paned wood casement windows
shall be issued as they are considered a defining characteristic of the
home.
Section 6: All permitted existing or previously approved alterations are considered '
acceptable.
Section 7: 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 8: To allow for public viewing of the structure:, a public view corridor of the
structure from Camino Buena Vista is required.
Section 9: The property owner shall permit the City to demark the home at 272
Camino Buena Vista 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 10: This resolution, and the historic designation put in place by it, shall not
affect title to the property.
Section 11: 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 home at 272 Camino Buena Vista as a Class One Historic Site.
ADOPTED THIS 61h day of April, 2005.
AYES: Members McCulloch, Mills, Pougnet and Mayor Oden
NOES: None
ABSENT: Member Foat
ABSTENTIONS: None
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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