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4/4/2007 - STAFF REPORTS - 1.A.
++ e9,s?007 13:16 310314B050 CHATTENSROWIJ&CARSTEN PAGE 02/03 RECEIVED APR 0 ri a, ^,{: \S J �1 April 8, 2007 LI Honorable Mayor Ronald Oden C> Honorable City Councilmembers City of Palm Springs 3200 B. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 Subject: Continuation of(Tearing on Class I Historic Site Designation for the Santa Fe 'f�l Federal Savings and Loan site at 300 S Palm Canvon Honorable Mayor and City Council, The Pahn Springs Modem Committee objects to the City Couneil's decision to continue the hearing on the Class I Historic Site designation of the Santa Fe Federal Savings and Loan site and to jointly consider the site's designation at the same time a proposed project at this site is to be heard by council, The Palm Springs Modern Committee believes the Council's continuance of the hearing on the designation is in contravention to the Historic Preservation Ordinance's purpose of preserving historically significant buildings and areas for the citizens of T ahn-Springs. Whether or not there i roject pending at the site is completely irrelevant for purposes of determining who or not the Santa Fe Federal Savings and Loan site should be designated as a Class 1 oric Site and what portions of the site should be included in the designation. The ncil's decision should be based upon whether the site falls under the deTnition o historic site found in the City's Historic Preservation. Ordinance, Municipal Code section 8.05.020. The Council's decision on what portions of the site to include in the designation should also not be impacted by any proposed project. That decision should be made based upon the evidence before it regarding the historical significance and intended design of the site. That a project has been proposed for the site does not change the historic significance of the site. Because all the information needed to snake these decisions was before the Council at its .April 4 hearing on the designation, there was not good cause to continua this hearing. The City Council's decision as to whether or not to approve the Baristo Lofts project proposed for the silt must be made independcntly of its decision whether the Santa Fe Federal Savings and Loan site should be designated. The Palm Springs Modern Committee will submit fii then evidence regarding the Palm Springs Modern Committee, PO Box 4.738, Palm Springs, CA 92263 R,-q/99n2007 19:16 31d3148050 CHATTENBROWN&CARSTEN PAGE U/03 impacts of the proposed project on the historic significance of this site once the environmental review documents for the project have been,released for review; however, for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) there is already substantial evidence in the record of this site's historic significance and it must be treated as such for purposes of CEQA review even if the site has not yet been designated. As explained in a letter to the Council sent by our attorney prior to the Council's hearing (dated April 3, 2007) the City's Historic Preservation. Ordinance specifically allows for consideration of a site's designation while a development project for the site is being reviewed and even after permits have been issued for a project at the site. Moreover, here the nomination to designate the Santa Fe Federal Savings and Loan site as a Class l Historic Site was filed before the application for the project was filed, For all of these reasons, we request that the City Council reconsider its decision to continue the hearing on the Class 1 Historic Site designation of this important Modern bank building by one of the Coachella Valley's greatest architects. Sincerely, Peter Morazzi President, Palm Springs Modern Committee Cc: Douglas Holland,Palm Springs City Attom(y Palm Springs Modern Committee, PO Box 4738, Palm Springs, CA 92263 Pagc 1 of 1 Cindy Berardi Please include this in the record for this evening's Council meeting regarding the above noted building. Contact me at 325-3321 if you have any problems regarding this transmission. Thank you, Lesa Bodnar Wessman Development 300 S. Palm Canyon ❑rive Palm Springs, CA 92262 760-325-3050 x22 phone 760-325-5848 fax a - L O Z LI V 4/4/2007 I ( .Wessman Plaza fIIll L, L:, LJ .L Temecula West Palm Springs DEVELOPMENT C01WANY The Center Promenade Plaza Mercado Canyon Plaza Canyon Plaza North and South Business Park Shopping Centers Plaza del Sol - Tahquitz Mesa Villas _ Date Palm Square Rubidoux Plaza Indio Plaza Plaza las Flores Haleiwa Joe.s Tahquitz Square Rancho San Pablo Plaza at Sunnso Baristc Plaza April 4, 2007 n7: :D City of Palm Springs City Council PO Box 2743 r2 Palm Springs, CA 92263 Re: "Santa Fe Federal"Building at 300 S. Palm Canyon Dear Council Members: I would like to ask that the Council postpone any designation of this property as a"Class 1"historic site at this time. There is no event or individual-of historic significance associated with this building. It was built around 1961, which makes its age short of the 50 year benchmark that is typically used in establishing federal or state historic designations. The building's potential for designation appears to corn from the identity of its architect, E. Stewart Williams, and the style of its architecture,including the fact that it"incorporates a raised concrete podium"that helps give the sense that the building is "floating above the ground". However, this building is not unique in the city, as this architect was quite prolific having also designed the Oasis Building, Coachella Valley Savings building, and Coachella Valley Bank Building, each of which has many features similar to those of the Santa Fe Bank Building. The most notable examples o C this architects work, however, are the Tramway Mountain Station and the PS Desert Museuun. While the historic preservation ordinance is designed to present the work of a master architect, it does not require that every single building designed by such an individual be preserved without alteration. Rather, it should seek to preserve the best of that individual's works and those that can be adaptively reused. if the City believes that the works of certain architects are worthy of historic designation, such designations should be determined based on consideration of the entire body of that individual's work, thereby selecting those sites which have the highest artistic or historic value. Such an organized approach would be far more effective in preserving the best work of a master architect rather than 300 S. PALM CANYON DRIVE - PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 - PHONE_ (760) 325-3050 FAX (760) 325-58aS I - I automatically reacting with a historic designation on any building designed,by such an . architect if its current owner aitempts-to put that property to an adaptive reuse. As noted in the staff report, the Santa Fe Bank Building is one of six bank buildings in the city's "financial district", each of which features many of the same elements which are now being relied upon to support a historic designation for the Santa Fe Bank Building. Yet the council is not considering any of those other bank buildings for designation as Class I historic strictures, only the Santa Fe Bank building. If these structures are important, than one must ask why only the Santa Fe Bank Building is being singled out for designation. Such differing treatment of this one property among six similarly situated properties constitutes discriminatory treatment. Further, such selective designation does not meet the goals of historic preservation, but rather, is simply a non- growth measure- Of the bank buildings described in the staff report as being in the "financial district" and being of similar vintage and architectural style, the Santa Fe bank building is one of the only ones,no longer used as a bank. The current property owner has attempted to find a bank tenant, but has been umablc to do so because the stricture does not conform to the needs of the modern banking tenant- An adaptive reuse of this properly must therefore be found, and any such reuse will necessarily require certain modifications to the property. Those modifications are made significantly more difficult by the historic designation of the property,,and yet, without the ability to find an adaptive reuse for the property, it will remain, at best, underutilized as a temporary office building. Such Underutilization does. not"reflect the optimism in the future"that was prevalent at the time of the building's construction, fails to achieve the historic preservation goals of the city and will eventually result in the building's deterioration. As staff has-noted, we-have submitted an application for a mixed use project which would wrap around the present structure (`Baristo Lofts"). As noted in the staff report, the Baristo Lofts project would not modify the defining characteristics and elements of the Santa Fe Building. Given that fact, in considering the designation of the building as a Class l site, the Council must give specific direction as to the limits of such designation. A quality project that meets the City's objectives for downtown revitalization and which does not affect the"historic" character of the building should not be lost because it is adjacent to a historic structure- In designating buildings as "historic"the City Council must balance the need to preserve the best work of noted architects against the rights of the current property owners and the needs of the City's economy. Preservation of the economic vitality of the City demands not only historic preservation but also progress and redevelopment. Given its age, current uses, and the fact that the city has better examples of the work of B. Stewart Williams, we do not believe that the Santa Fe Federal Savings building warrants class 1 designation at this time, and that such designation would be discriminatory as to the property owner and would ultimately be harmful to the city's efforts to revitalize downtown. We therefore urge you to postpone any designation of this site at this time to assure that such a designation does not foreclose economically viable adaptive re-uses or I property modifications that preserve the building's character but make the property productive again. ccrely, John Wessman Wessman Development Company Jay Thompson From: David Ready Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 9:59 AM To: Jay Thompson Subject: FW: City Council Agenda Item Historic Designation 300 S Palm Canyon -Wessman Development Jay, Below is a request to postpone item lA (Public Hearing) this evening - for agenda finalization. I have also forwarded this to the Council.. Thanks, David DAVID H. READY, Ezq- , Ph.D. CITY MANAGER city of Palm springs Tel: (760) 322-8350 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Fax: (760) 323-8207 Palm Springs, CA 92262 TDD: (760) 864-9527 www.palmsprings-ca.gov David.Readyopalmsprings-ca.gov -----Original Message----- From: mhraun1123sprintpcs.com [mailto:mbraunll20sprintpcs .com] Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 11:02 AM To: David Ready Cc: marthaowessmandevelopment.com Subject: City Council Agenda Item Historic Designation 300 S Palm Canyon - Wessman Development Dear Mr Ready: we would appreciate your postponing tomorrow evenings Agenda Item with regard to the historic designation of our office building 300 S Palm Canyon Drive and its potential consequences for our pro]ect Baristo Lofts that was recently moved forward to the Planning Commission. we have been on a Last but concerted track on this pro3ect and have informally reached out to various members of the Historic Commission to understand its needs. We are closing in on an approach which we believe will meet the Commissions needs as well as the ever increasing needs for appropriate commercial and residential development in our city. Thank you for your patience and kind consideration in this matter. We don't want to rush this process and therefore devalue or diminish the many goals for this treasured property. Thank you in advance for you kind attention and consideration of our request. We hope to have this proDect in front of council, for their approval, within the 90 - 120 days. Regards, Michael Michael Braun Wessman Development L� 300 5 Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92270 Dear Mayor Oden and Council Members Pougnet, Foot, Mills & McCulloch I am contacting you to register my support for classifying the Santa Fe Federal Savings & Loan Building (1960), by E. Stewart Williams, as an historic site. The significance of American post-war"regionalist" modern architecture is admired from afar as the culmination of 1930s international modernism. Palm Springs is a valuable resource of such works.Architects' visions of a healthy and natural way of fife formed a potent and seductive symbol of 1950s idealistic aesthetic and lifestyle. Free-standing structures such as the Santa Fe Savings & Loan Building are designed to be seen from all directions, extending out to embrace the countryside beyond. With light and ventilation entering from all sides, the pavilion-type is therefore representative of regional design. Indeed this integration of building and landscape reaches back through history, to Frank Lloyd Wright, Palladio and classical Greek temples. I would consequently argue that it is appropriate to classify the Santa Fe building as an historic site for the following key reasons: • A fine example of regional modernism in that it encompasses the design principles outlined above • Obvious, prominent visibility on entry into Palm Springs • Physical integrity of the structure and its detailing • A relatively rare example of non-residential "desert modem" architecture • The determination of its historical significance in 2004 by the Citywide Historic Resources Survey • The recent HSPB vote to designate this example of E. Stewart Williams' commercial work as a Class One Historic Site Public recognition of the architect's contribution to Palm Springs (marked graphically outside the structure itself)and his recent death highlight its increased value and significance. On a broader economic and cultural level, I believe regional modernist architecture generally makes, and should continue to do so, a vital contribution to Palm Springs in the following ways: • Regions and towns look to reinvent and reiterate local values and qualities as positive elements to attract people and wealth. Distinguishing and selling a particular quality of life is an incentive in an increasingly competitive world. The built environment plays an important role in this creation of a sense of place and identity • The ongoing restoration and conversions of 1950s structures undertaken by individuals testifies to the interest in such works within Palm Springs • Many such accommodations have become desirable places to visit and stay. Visitors quite rightly will always pay high prices for these privileges • Palm Springs' mid-century architecture is being increasingly noticed and respected internationally by designers and the general public. Witness positive publicity and coverage in the media and literature • In the context of growth and change overtime, distinctive structures such as the Santa Fe Federal Savings & Loan Building present an opportunity, a focus and a catalyst for appropriate development, a treasured resource rather than obstacle. In summary, and motivated by the above, I would like to think Palm Springs City Council will have vision and courage to see a future in designating the Santa Fe Federal Savings & Loan Building an historic site. Through the finest collection of modernist American works, Palm Springs has become a veritable living museum of national lifestyle, unique in the United States and arguably the world. Individually and collectively this architectural heritage forms a pivotal part in establishing a region which is, and has to remain, desirable and attractive to all. Yours Faithfully Nicholas Gaunt, Architect, B. Arch (Natal) RIBA, Dublin, Ireland. 04/03/2007 13:58 3103148650 CHATTENBROWNECARSTEN PAGE 02104 CHAfTEN-BROWN&CARSTENS 3250 OCEAN PARK BOULZVARD TtLFK10NE;D10)3W-Wo ATE 300 .E•4AIL FACSIMILE: (310)310.5050 9ANTA MONICA,CALIFORNIA 90405 nc-c-)C C KTN w cog www.e6cearth)aw,com April 3,2007 Via.Facsimile and E-mail Honorable Mayor Ronald Oden Honorable City Councilmembers City of Palm Springs 3200 E. Tahcluitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 Re: Class I Historic Site Designation of Santa Fe Federal Savings and Loan Honorable Mayor and City Council: On behalf of the Palm Springs Modem Committee,we urge you to follow the recommendation of the Historic Site Preservation Board("RSPB") and vote in favor of designation of the Santa Fe Federal Savings and Loan site, located at 300 South Palm Canyon, as a Class 1 Historic Site. There is an overwhelming amount of evidence supporting the findings necessary for this designation as an excellent and distinctive example of commercial mid-century modem architecture designed by prominent local architect E. Stewart Williams. Palm Springs Modern Committee understands that the City Council has expressed concerns regarding whether it is proper to designate an historic site while there are development plants pending for that site. There are several reasons why a designation at this time would be proper. First, the record is replete with evidence that support findings that the Santa Fe Federal Savings and Loan site is a Class I Historic Site: it reflects or exemplifies a particular period of the nation, state or local history, embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction, and presents the work of master builder, designer, artist, or architect whose individual genius influenced his age and posses high artistic value. (Palm Springs Municipal Code § 8,05.920.) The City's Historic Preservation Ordinance does not provide for consideration of any current development project at a site when finding whether a site should be designated as a Class 1 Historic Site, Because there is substantial evidence to support the findings necessary to designate this as a Class I Historic Site, the decision by the City Council to do so would not be arbitrary or capricious and would not be vulnerable to a successful legal challenge. In fact, a decision by the Council not to designate the site would be much more susceptible to a legal challenge because a finding that the Santa Fe Federal Savings and. Loan site is not historic could not be supported with substantial evidence. @4l03l2@@7 13:58 3103148050 CHATTENEROWN&CARSTEN PAGE 03/04 Mayor and City Council ,April 3,2007 Page 2 of 3 Secondly,the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance itself contemplates instances where a designation may take place while a development proposal is pending for the site. Section 8.05.170 allows the HSPB,upon its own motion or upon the application of any interested person, to"issue an order staying any proposed or threatened demolition or alteration of the exterior of any structure within or upon"any site that has been proposed for designation as a Class 1 Historic Site. This stay stops any development project at a site being considered for designation for up to 120 days and is"intended to afford time for necessary studies, hearings and determination whether such site should be designated as an historic site." issuance of such a stay to allow time to determine whether a site should be designated also requires that any"permit previously issued shall forthwith be revoked-" (Municipal Code§ 8_05.175.) Therefore, the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance contemplates that demolitions or alterations upon a site may be stayed to allow for determination as to whether the site should be designated by the City. Here,the designation is being considered for the Santa Fe Federal Savings and Loan site very early in the application process for Wessman Holdings' proposed project, and no pemtits have yet been issued. The Historic Preservation Ordinance further requires that after the City designates a Class l Historic Site,"all property within such historic site or district shall be subject to the rules and regulations governing the demolition,preservation,rehabilitation or alteration of historic sites", with no exception for previously proposed development projects. (Municipal Code § 8.05.160.) Finally, it is very common for historic sites to be designated as such at the same time a development project is being proposed at the site. Most historic designation processes take time and energy that is much more likely to be expended if there are , concerns that the resource may be impacted. For example, this is precisely what happened when a project was proposed on the site of the historically significant Santa Anita Racetrack in Arcadia,perhaps best known as the home of Scabiscuit. At the time the project for this site was announced, the Santa Anita Racetrack had not yet been designated as an historic resource. During the environmental review process of the project proposed for this site, a nomination for listing the Santa Anita Racetrack on the National Register of Historic Places was submitted, and later it was determined by the Keeper of the National Register that the site is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Throughout the environmental process,the project applicant had been aware of the historic aspects of the Santa Anita Racetrack and had treated it as such for purposes of environmental review. Wessman Holdings has similarly acknowledged the historic significance of the Santa Fe Federal Savings and Loan site throughout the project review that has taken place thus far. 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The United States Supreme Court has found that cities have the authority to implement laws that designate and regulate historic structures and these laws do not result in a taking of the owner's property. (Penn Cent. Transportation Co. v. City of New York (1978) 438 US. 104.) The City of Palm Spring's would be acting within its authority in designating the Santa Fe Federal Savings and Loan site as a Class 1 Historic Site. The City's own Municipal Code also contemplates and allows this process to take place while a development project at the site is under review by the City. Moreover, the designation of this site would not serve as an undue burden on the current owner of the site, as he has been fully aware of this site's historic significance even before the application of the proposed project at this site was submitted. By designating this site as a Class 1 Historic Site,the City will be fulfilling the goals of the Historic Preservation Ordinance, as well as the City's General Plan policies 5.7.1 to 5.7.4 and 5.10.1 to 5.10.4 regarding the preservation of historically significant sites,by ensuring maximum protection of City's historic resources. Sincerely,, Amy Minteer Attorney at Law Cc; Palm Springs City Council Palm Springs Modem Committee P�Moa[omlCarTFuu�sUntc iv nryeeya,�rc Qdlgwionof3Ga 5 Potrn[�7an dac Jay Thompson From: Ginny Foat Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 11:39 AM To: Jay Thompson Subject: FW: Palm Springs History- Please Preserve for future generations From: Sheryl Hamlin [ma ilto:sheryl@ ham]in.net] Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2007 7:14 AM To: Chris Mills; Chris Mills; Ginny Foat; Ginny Foat; Mike McCullough; Ron Oden; Steve Pougnet Subject: Palm Springs History - Please Preserve for future generations ❑°C In 2004, the bank building was determined to be historically significant by the Citywide Historic Resources Survey. -It is widely-regarded as one of the finest examples of the Desert Modern style. -This building's prominent corner location along Palm Canyon Drive makes it one of the most visible, and accessible, examples of Desert Modernism in Palm Springs. 4/3/2007 i Its high level of physical integrity is extraordinary. -The revival of interest in Palm Springs' mid-century modem architecture is a very bright spot on the tourism front. 4/3/2007 Jay Thompson From: Ginny Foat Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 11:38 AM To: Jay Thompson Subject: FW: Santa Fe Savings Designation! From: Michael Hirschbein [mailto:MHirschbein(&us.westfield.com] Sent: Friday, March 30, 2007 2:23 PM To: ron.oden@palmsprings-ca.gov; steve.pougnet@paimsprings-ca.gov; ginny.foat@palmsprings-ca.gov; chris.mills@palmsprings-ca.gov; michael.mcculloch@palmsprings-ca.gov Subject: Santa Fe Savings Designation! Dear Palm Springs City Council Members, and Mayor.... Please know that it is very important to preserve the Santa Fe Savings building for the following reasons: - In 2004, the bank building was determined to be historically significant by the Citywide Historic Resources Survey. -It is widely-regarded as one of the finest examples of the Desert Modem style. - This building's prominent corner location along Palm Canyon Drive makes it one of the most visible, and accessible, examples of Desert Modernism in Palm Springs. -Its high level of physical integrity is extraordinary. -The revival of interest in Palm Springs' mid-century modern architecture is a very bright spot on the tourism fxont. Regards, Michael Hirschbein Sarah Mobile Home Park 1922 S. Camino Real, Space 72 I i I 4/3/2007 Jay Thompson From: Ginny Foat Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 11:38 AM To: Jay Thompson Subject: FW: Santa Fe Savings Building Vote From: tam frasik [mailto:tFrasik@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2007 8:08 AM To: Ron.Oden@palmsprings-ca.gov; steve.pougnet@palmsprings-ca.gov; ginny.foat@palmsprings-ca.gov; chris.mllls@palmsprings-ca.gov; michael.mcculloch@palmsprings-ca.gov Subject: Santa Fe Savings Building Vote Dear Mr. Mayor and Councilmembers: I write to encourage you to vote in favor of designating the Santa Fe Savings building and its site as a Class-1 Historic Site. It is a very historically significant landmark building in Palm Springs and deserves all measures of status and preservation efforts it can garner. The building and the site are so very visible as you walk or drive along Palm Canyon Drive and it stands out as quintessential Palm Springs Modern architecture. We need to protect and preserve the remaining iconic examples of modern architure within our city- it is, after all, one of our biggest tourism draws. Please vote to confer Class-1 Historic Site status on the Santa Fe Savings building. Thank you. Tom Frasik 2471 S. Sierra Madre Palm Springs, CA 92264 tfrasik@yahoo.com 4/3/2007 Jay Thompson From: Ginny Foat Sent: Tuesday,April 03, 2007 11:39 AM To: Jay Thompson Subject: FW: Santa Fe Savings -----original Message----- From; stolzmk@aol-com [mailto:stolzmk@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2007 9:09 AM To: Ginny.Foat@palmsprzngs-ca.gov Subject: Santa Fe Savings ➢ear Ms. Foat- This is one of the BEST modern commercial buildings in Palm Springs. Only by preserving this heritage will Palm Springs be the attraction that will keep it's economy healthy. Please, on't let it be ruined- Truly, MK Stolz Mary Kay Stolz 1449 S. via Salida Palm Springs 92264 AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL-com. I I 1 I I Jay Thompson From: Jay Thompson Sent: Tuesday,April 03, 2007 11:41 AM To: Jay Thompson Subject: FW: Historic Designation of the former Santa Fe Federal Savings Bldg. From: Ginny Fcat Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 11:36 AM To: Jay Thompson Subject: FW: Historic Designation of the former Santa Fe Federal Savings Bldg. From: William Stewart [mailto:wmsdi@bellsouth.net] Sent.Tuesday, April 03, 2007 6:53 AM To: Ron.Oden@palmsprings-ca.gov; Steve.Pougnet@palmsprings-ca.gov; Ginny.Foat@palmsprings-ca.gov; Chris.Mills@palmsprings-ca.gov; Michael.McCulloch@palmsprings-ca.gov Subject: Historic Designation of the former Santa Fe Federal Savings Bldg. Dear City Council Member, I am writing to request that you designate the former Santa Fe Federal Savings Building as a class one historic site. Additionally, I urge you to designate the entire property so as not to compromise the site, and the"free-standing" nature of the architecture. Years ago, upon my first visit to Palm Springs, I vividly remember the architecture. The(former) Santa Fe Federal Savings Building struck me as a particularly excellent example of the"desert modernism"about which I'd heard so much. Now, after purchasing a home in Palm Springs, it is the city's architectural heritage I love so dearly. Please act to save this part of our city's heritage, and Palm Springs' reputation as a bastion of the Desert Modernist style that draws both tourism and media attention. Thank you very much, John Dyer 1210 Los Robles Palm Springs, Ca. 92262 4/3/2007 Jay Thompson From: Ginny Foat Sent: Tuesday,April 03, 2007 11:36 AM To: Jay Thompson Subject: Fw: Preserve Santa Fe Savings From: DKraner@aol.com [ma!Ito;DKraner@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 6:26 AM To: Ginny.Foat@palmsprings-ca.gov Subject: Preserve Santa Fe Savings Ms.Foat: Please vote to oppose development of the space around the Santa Pe Savings bank. Our extraordinary heritage of architecture in the Desert Modem Style helps to define our unique and appealing lifestyle here in Palm Springs. Space is essential to this architecture, and to the desert experience in general. This particular building,given it's prominent location on Palm Canyon Drive,is a public statement to visitors,tourists,and residents alike,about what it is that makes our town unique,and worth their time and investment. Let's not let runaway development take away the things that make our way of life so special. Thank you, Sincerely, Doug Kxancr 406 F.Desert Holly Circle Palm Springs,CA 92264 See what's free at http://www.aol.com. 4/3/2007 Jay Thompson From: Ginny Foat Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 11:37 AM To: Jay Thompson Subject: FW: Santa Fe Federal Savings building -----Original Message----- From: ROBERT REMIIIGTON [mailto:berelsomsn.com] sent: Monday, April 02, 2007 6:58 PM TO: Ron.Odenppalmsprings-ca.gov; Steve-Pougnet,@palmsprings-ca-gov; Ginny.FoatOpalmsprings- ca.gov; Chris.Mills@palmsprings-ca-gov; Michael.McCullochopalmsprings-ca.gov subject: Santa Fe Federal savings building Council Members: I am writing you today as a concerned Palm springs resident and member of the PS Mad Committee- One of the reasons I chose Palm Springs as my new home is the diverse and creative architecture. it is one of the things that puts us on the map. I feel that the modification or destruction of the Santa Fe Federal Savings Building on S Palm Canyon would be a step in the wrong direction. This building is one of many landmarks that make us proud to live here. It needs to be preserved in its entirety I encourage you to vote to have the entire property designated because this building, in particular, requires 'breathing roam' on all sides as a free-standing pavilion. Thank you for your time Robert Remington 663 N Majorca Circle Palm springs, CA 92262 992-7940 Mortgage refinance is Hot. *Terms. Get a 5 .3753* fix rate. Check savings https://www2.nextag.com/goto.]sp?product=100000035&url=; 2fst.jsp&tm=y&search=mortgage_text_linlcs_88_h2bbb&disc=y&vers=925&s=4056&p=5117 1 Jay Thompson From: Ginny Foat Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 11:37 AM To: Jay Thompson Subject: FW: Santa Fe Federal Savings Building From: ]SP [mailto:j.s.p@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Monday, April 02, 2007 2:26 PM To: Ron.Oden@palmsprings-ca.gov; Steve.Pougnet@palmsprings-ca.gov; Ginny.Foat@palmsprings-ca.gov; Chris.Mills@palmsprings-ca.gov; Michael.McCulloch@palmsprings-ca.gov Subject: Santa Fe Federal Savings Building As a new resident of Rancho Mirage and proud new owner of the Famed Jaffe house designed by William Cody I am writing you to voice my support in favor of preserving and classifying the Santa Fe Federal Savings Building as a Class I Historic Site. The Palm Springs area is seeing enough contradictory architecture rising while snuffing out it's illustrious past. The reason many new people have come here in the first place. If we wanted to live in Vegas or Phoenix and their afflicted city stapes we would. Leave PS as the monument of architectural that it is................it's history is it's equity. Thanks JP .ILff(Q P1;n1sl.el• j..5-..p(42S.hgVPD;kW1 et Alobile-r?13.307.6I I7 4/3/2007 Jay Thompson From: Ginny Foat Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 11:37 AM To: Jay Thompson Subject: FW: Santa Fe Savings building From: Terry House [mailto:THouse@weho.org] Sent: Monday, April 02, 2007 11:51 AM To: Gin ny.Foat@ palmsprings-ca,gov; Steve Pougnet; Ron.Oden@palmsprings-ca.gov; Chris.Mills@palmsprings- ca.gov; Michael.McCulloch@palmsprings-ca.gov Subject: Santa Fe Savings building Councilmembers- I am writing to urge you to vote yes and designate the Santa Pe Savings building-the ENTIRE property,not just the area recommended by City staff-as a Class One Historical site. 1 am a strong advocate of adaptive reuse,but to surround and cantilever over the building(and thereby DESTROY its aesthetic profile)is nothing more than not-too-subtle subterfuge. Sincerely, Terry House 2138 Berne Or PS 92262 325-4522 4/3/2007 Jay Thompson From: Ginny Foat Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 11:37 AM To: Jay Thompson Subject: FW: Former Santa Fe Federal Savings Building -----original Message----- From: Ashley Jackson [mailto:trashley]0gmail.com1 Sent: Monday, April 02, 2007 3:43 AM To: Ginny.FoatMpalmsprings-ca-gov Subject: Former Santa Fe Federal savings Building ➢ear Ginny Foat, It has come to my attention that the city council will be meeting this Wednesday and one of the topics of this meeting will be the fate of the former Santa Fe Federal savings Building- As one of the many citizens who takes pride in the Architectural. significance Palm Springs has to offer, the fate of this building is very important to me- Like many other people, I was drawn to Palm Springs because of beautiful examples of desert modernism that still remain in tact to this day. The Santa Fe Federal savings Buildings is one of the finest examples of the Desert Modern style and the integrity of the building is exceptional. The building's corner location makes it one of the most visible examples of Desert Modernism in Palm Springs. In fact as you may well know in 2004, the building was determined to be historically significant by the Citywide Historic Resources Survey. Not to mention the revival of interest in Palm Springs' mid-century modern architecture is play a vital role in making this a prime tourist destination. These arguments can not he ignored when planning the future of this fantastic piece of Palm Springs history. It is important that the property in it's entirety is preserved as a Historic site due to the integrity this building plays in Desert Modernism. It would be a shame to let development tarnish such a prime example of Modern Architecture in Palm Springs by developing and dividing up the property. This building needs some 'breathing roam' on all sides as a free-standing pavilion as it was intended to have. Please see that this building, 'like many others of it' s breed, is preserved for future generations to appreciate and enjoy. Thank you for your time- Richard Jackson i I I I I i I � 1 Jay Thompson From: Ginny Foat Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 11:37 AM To: Jay Thompson Subject: FW: Sante Fe Federal Savings Building From: Bonnieruttan@aol.com [mailto:Bonn ieruttan@aol.com] Sent: Monday, April 02, 2007 9:07 AM To: Ron.Oden@palmsprings-ca.gov Cc: Steve.Pougnet@palmsprings-ca.gov; Ginny.Foat@palmsprings-ca.gov; Chris.Mills@palmsprings-ca.gov; Michael.McCulloch@palmsprings-ca.gov Subject: Sante Fe Federal Savings Building As full time Palm Springs residents, my husband Bill and I are proud to live in a city that respects and preserves our unique mid-century modern heritage. We hope you will continue to be sensitive to this when voting on the Sante Fe Federal issue and thatyou will designate the ENTIRE property for preservation. Thank you for your consideration, Bill and Bonnie Ruttan 1111 Abrigo Rd PS 92262 See what's free at AOLcom. I I I I 4/3/2007 Jay Thompson From: barbara black[babsblackmail@yahoo.coml Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2007 8:18 AM To: Chris Mills Subject: Santa Fe Building Hi Chris, I feel compelled to write to you regarding the upcoming vote on whether or not to allow John Wessman to surround this building with condos. As an architect, I am sure you can only imagine how you would feel to have one of the wonderful buildings you designed be surrounded in this way. I know you look at a site and decide the best placement of the building. This is not only an important building architecturally,but is located on a very important downtown corner. With the renewed interest in the architecture of our city,bringing many new tourists, this building should remain an important architectural landmark. I am certain MT. Wessman has many other projects in this valley to concentrate on and does not need to ruin a gem. Chris, thank you for your consideration. Best regards, Barbara Black 1320 Tamarisk Road Palm Springs, Ca. 92262 I I I 4/3/2007 I a� 1` d 7 J V 'r1� J �` h .ALL• �� * +pgLMs'O4 e V n CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT DATE: APRIL 4, 2007 PUBLIC HEARING SUBJECT: CASE RSPB #54: APPLICATION FOR DESIGNATION OF THE PROPERTY AT 300 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (FORMER SANTA FE FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN) AS A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager BY: The Planning Department SUMMARY Under Section 8.05 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code (Historic Resources), the City Council may designate properties as "Class V historic sites. The City's Historic Site Preservation Board (RSPB) has recommended such a designation for the property at 300 South Palm Canyon Drive. The Council will conduct a public hearing and determine if the site and building should be designated. Class 1 designation would require that any future changes to the building or site be reviewed by the HSPB for the effect such changes may have on the historic character and value of the site. HSPB RECOMMENDATION Adopt Resolution No. : "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA DESIGNATING THE BUILDING AND ALL OPEN SPACE SURROUNDING IT ON THE SITE AT 300 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, "THE SANTA FE FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN BUILDING" A CLASS ONE HISTORIC SITE". STAFF RECOMMENDATION Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA DESIGNATING THE BUILDING AND THE OPEN SPACE ON THE BARISTO ROAD AND THE SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE SIDE OF THE BUILDING AT 300 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, "THE SANTA FE FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN BUILDING' A CLASS ONE HISTORIC SITE." ITEM NO.�— City Council Staff Report April 4,2007 Case: HSPB No. 54 1300 S. Palm Canyon Drive Page 2 of 6 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The City of Palm Springs, via the Historic Site Preservation Board has filed an application requesting the structures and surrounding open space at the subject property be designated a Class I historic site. Such designation would: 1. Place the subject property under the guidance of Municipal Code Section 8.05 2. Require present and subsequent owners to maintain the site consistent with that ordinance, 3. Grant possible property tax reduction opportunities to the owner under the State of California Mills Act. A full project description, historic assessment report and Staff's findings and recommendations can be found in the attached staff report to the Historic Site Preservation Board dated March 13, 2007. RECENT PRIOR ACTIONS On Tuesday, March 13, 2007, The Historic Site Preservation Board voted 6-0-0 to recommend that City Council designate the Santa Fe Federal Savings Bank /Wessman Building at 300 South Palm Canyon Drive a Class I Historic Site in accordance with Municipal Code Section 8.05. HSPB Resolution #54 is attached. ANALYSIS The staff report to the HSPB with analysis and findings are attached. During its deliberations, the Board discussed the findings and recommendations of the staff report and determined that in addition to the defining characteristics pf the structure, there are additional characteristics contributing to the historic values of the property: Setting and open space. The Board believes the historic significance of the Santa Fe Federal / Wessman Building includes the open space around it, and thus this open space should be preserved. Consequently, the Board directed Staff to include open space in the defining characteristics of the site, and determined that not just the building, but the entire site should be included in the Class 1 designation. Staff analyzed the issue of setting and open space as a potential defining historic characteristic of this site in three ways: 1. To seek a definition of open space and setting relative to historic preservation, 2. To determine the `value' or importance of the open space surrounding the Santa Fe Federal / Wessman Building on the overall design and aesthetic impact of the building, and 3. Whether it can be determined if open space was a conscious consideration made on the part of E. Stewart Williams in the design and placement of the structure on the site at 300 South Palm Canyon Drive. L _ 0032 City Council Staff Report April 4,2007 Case: HSPB No. 54/300 S. Palm Canyon Drive Page 3 of 6 1. Definition of open space and setting. The definition of a historic site in the Municipal Code Section B 05.020 states, An historic site is any real property such as: a building; a structure, including but not limited to archways, tiled areas and similar architectural elements, an archaeological excavation or object that is unique or significant because of its location, design, setting, materials, workmanship or aesthetic effect. The Municipal Code does not provide a definition for "setting". However, the United States Department of the Interior provides a definition of 'setting' and 'location' in, "How to Apply National Register Criteria in Evaluating Historic Sites".' The following excerpt provides an example of the definition of setting within the context of historic preservation that may be considered in evaluating the Boards' request to include this quality in the defining characteristics of this site. Setting is the physical environment of a historic property. Whereas location refers to the specific place where a property was built or an event occurred, setting refers to the character of the place in which the property played its historical role. It involves how, not just where, the property is situated and its relationship to surrounding features and open space. Setting often reflects the basic physical conditions under which a property was built and the functions it was intended to serve- In addition, the way in which a property is positioned in its environment can reflect the designer's concept of nature and aesthetic preferences. The physical features that constitute the setting of a historic property can be either natural or manmade, including such elements as: Topographic features (a gorge or the crest of a hill), Vegetation; Simple manmade features (paths or fences); and Relationships between buildings and other features or open space. These features and their relationships should be examined not only within the exact boundaries of the property, but also between the property and its surroundings. This is particularly important for districts. Staff also took into consideration the National Trust's approach to the issue of"location" in attempting to clarify the condition of 'setting' and open space in this particular case: 'The National Register of Historic Places is the Nation's official list of cultural resources worthy of preservation.Authorized under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966,the National Register'is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect historic and archeological resources. City Council Staff Report April 4, 2007 Case: HSPB No. 54/300 S. Palm Canyon Drive Page 4 of 6 Location is the place where the historic property was constructed or the place where the historic event occurred. The relationship between the property and its location is often important to understanding why the property was created or why something happened. The actual location of a historic property, complemented by its setting, is particularly important in ' recapturing the sense of historic events and persons. Because these definitions are generally accepted at the national level for evaluating historic sites, staff applied these definitions to its review of the issue of open space question at 300 South Palm Canyon. 2. Analysis of relative value and importance of the open spaces on this site. Building Placement and Orientation: The setting and the location of the Santa Fe Federal Savings Bank is on a prominent corner on the City's 'main street', South Palm Canyon Drive and Baristo Road. The building is pulled forward on the site close to the two streets in order to provide maximum open space on the south and east for parking, the drive-up teller window and a service drive. The building's floor plane is several feet above the adjacent sidewalk and streets, giving it a visual sense of being 'floating' above the level of the adjacent streets and sidewalks. From Baristo Road, one must ascend ten steps to get to the building entrance. Palm Canyon Drive rises in grade from north to south, thus from Palm Canyon at the southwest corner of the building, the building is reached by ascending 4 steps. The buildings' two primary entrances are at opposite corners (northeast and southwest) and suggest that there is no defined sense of 'front' and 'back' of the building. Architectural Relationship to Setting: The defining exterior characteristics of the building are all found on the north and west sides of the building, The cantilevered concrete base is absent on the east and south sides because the elevation of the asphalt of the parking let and service drive is at the same elevation as the floor of the building. The south elevation possesses the defining long roof overhang, the slender steel columns, but instead of continuation of the glass curtain-wall, there is a solid stacked bond masonry wall along that elevation. Staff believes the siting of the building was created to provide a prominent aesthetic presence on the street sides, while the sides facing the parking lot are more functional, if still attractive. The street side elevations are clearly the strangest in terms of purity of form and composition of the building; the open space there seems to be created to present the 'best view' of the building. These areas would thus appear to be of highest importance. The south and east elevations, while well detailed, are secondary 2 As discussed in the HSPB staff report, these defining characteristics are the long uninterrupted expanses of glass curtain-wall, long horizontal lines of the buildings' roof overhang, slender steel columns disengaged from the exterior wall, and a cantilevered concrete base. City Council Staff Report April 4, 2007 Case: HSPB No. 54/300 S. Palm Canyon Drive Page 5 of 5 elevations and the purpose of the open space there is to accommodate the parking lot, drive-through, and service and utility needs of the structure. Vehicular Circulation and Setting.- Given the importance of the automobile in post World War II America, the design requirements for this branch bank clearly had to accommodate vehicular circulation. The open space on the buildings south and east side maximize parking and vehicular queuing on a relatively small downtown site. Staff concludes that the open space on the east side of the building is relevant but less important that the open space on the street fronts. The open space on the south side is of least importance with the exception of the southwest corner near Palm Canyon Drive which is critical to the visual and pedestrian access to the building. 3. Interpreting intent of the architect to integrate open space in the design Staff is not aware of any statement of design intent created by the architect E. Stewart Williams that would reveal the relative importance he placed on the open space at this site. However, a conceptual sketch by Williams dated March 22, 1969, titled "Scheme 'C', Santa Fe Square", shows a four story office building and large open plaza added to the Santa Fe Federal Savings & Loan site (see attachment). The proposed office tower, a long rectangular building in plan, is not connected to the existing building, but rather is located roughly fifteen feet south of the existing Santa Fe Federal Savings / Wessman Building. While the purpose of this sketch is not known and cannot be used to validate the historic value of the open space on this site, it offers one particular idea by the building's architect about adapting or modifying the space around the present building. Staff concludes that the open spaces specifically at the front of the building along Baristo Road and Palm Canyon Drive are the two most important areas of open space on the site. The open space to the east and to the southwest of the existing building, are of secondary importance, because: 1. They accommodate the drive aisle for the original bank teller drive-up window— a more functional use, than aesthetic; 2. They face the 'back sides' of the building, based on the lower level of defining architectural elements on the east and south building elevations, and 3. They were considered by the architect as potential future building area in the 1969 concept sketch. In considering the designation recommendation for this site and the issue of designating and preserving open space on the site as historic, the City Council may choose to; 1. Designate the building without including any open space in the defining historic characteristics, 2. Designate the building and only the open space along the two street frontages as part of the defining historic characteristics, City Council staff Report April 4, 2007 Case: RSPB No. 54/300 s. Palm Canyon Drive Page 6 of 6 3. Designate the building and entire site, as recommended by the HSPB. 4. Reject any designation of the site. Based on the aforementioned analysis Staff recommends option 2. NOTIFICATION Pursuant to section 8.05.140 of the Municipal Code of Palm Springs, All property owners within three hundred (300) feet of the subject property have been notified and notice was made in a newspaper of general circulation. As of the writing of this report, staff as not received any inquiries on this matter. FISCAL IMPACT: Finance Director Review: No fiscal impact. Craig A. Ewing, AICP Thomas J. it -n Director of Planning Services Assistant City anager, DeVt Svcs David H. Ready City Manager ATTACHMENTS 1. Exhibit of Scheme °C Santa Fe Square (E. Stewart Williams, 1969) 2, Vicinity Map 3. Draft City Council Resolution HSPB Recommendation 4. Draft City Council Resolution Staff Recommendation 5. Resolution #54 of the HSPB 6. Minutes of the March 13, 2007 HSPB meeting 7. Staff Report to the Historic Site Preservation Board dated March 13, 2007 8. Historic Resources Analysis Report with attachments 9. Application for Class One Historic Site Designation Department of Planning Services Vicinity Maps j 7 i ; . . . .............. .. 3 i 3 .... ............... . .. _.,..,..,... .. r.......,,,„.,J,,.,,....... ... bAhB M Rt p1..... ....... • a r - 0. � 5 I1fiY't3tl RL` Legend �]4WRBdh�s _.........................: ,5brrdr.nding P:irce CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CASE NO: HSPB Proposed DESCRIPTION: Application by the City of Palm Designation— Springs to consider designation of the building 300 S. Palm Canyon Drive located at 300 South Palm Canyon Drive, a Class 1 Historic Site, Zone CBD, Section 15, APN: 513- APPLICANT: The City of Palm Springs 204-005. �� ,—,.�, .- ._ .,..., � � m � � � .� � �� �� �,... ..�,..... ..._.�_ � �.,..,_�.�..,,� �, . --_i ,� � - i � i f � .. — ,�_ _ .. . ����� -.- � a� ,. , „ , ,� � � � � _ " � ,_ _ � _ _ __ _ � � _-�� -Y i �.. i �___ � � � �:.. __ :- ._._. � � n� � � i � � _ � ., � v T _ �__ _ m i � � � i � ... � i � � � � i i � i 4_ i RESOLUTION NO. (HSPB RECOMMENDATION) OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA DESIGNATING THE BUILDING AND ALL OPEN SPACE SURROUNDING IT ON THE SITE AT 300 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, "THE SANTA FE FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN BUILDING" A CLASS ONE HISTORIC SITE. WHEREAS, Chapter B-05 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code allows for the designation of historic sites; and WHEREAS, on January 9, 2007, the Historic Site Preservation Board initiated an application for historic site designation of 300 South Palm Canyon Drive; and WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing of the Historic Site Preservation Board of the City of Palm Springs to consider designation of 300 South Palm Canyon Drive as a Class 1 historic site was issued in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, on March 13, 2007, the Historic Site Preservation Board conducted a public hearing in accordance with applicable law to consider designation of 300 South Palm Canyon Drive as a Class 1 historic site; and WHEREAS, at said hearing, the HSPB adopted Resolution #54 to recommend to City Council designation of the building and the entire site as open space at 300 South Palm Canyon Drive as a Class 1 historic site; and WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs to consider designation of 300 South Palm Canyon Drive, as a Class 1 historic site was issued in accordance with applicable law, and WHEREAS, on April 4, 2007 the City Council conducted a public hearing in accordance with applicable law to consider designation of 300 South Palm Canyon Drive as a Class 1 historic site; and WHEREAS, the designation of 300 South Palm Canyon Drive shall further the purpose and intent of Chapter 8.05; and WHEREAS, the designation of 300 South Palm Canyon Drive promotes 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 L _ pursuant to Section 15331 for the preservation of historical resources; and WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence in connection with the designation, including but not limited to the staff report, application and historical research, all written and oral testimony presented and notes the following: 1. In 1957, The Santa Fe Federal Savings Bank commissioned prominent local Architect E. Stewart Williams to design a branch bank at 300 South Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, 2. The defining characteristics of this building are its mid-century modern architecture, use of long expanses of glass, thin steel structural columns, sliding aluminum sun screens, its clean un-decorated and un-ornamented surfaces, its strong linear facades, cantilevered 'floating' concrete base, wide overhanging cantilevered roof planes, rigorous dimensional module defining its size and proportion. 3. The building stands as a very good example of the revolutionary thinking in commercial banking of its time, in which the typical heavy, temple-like traditional styles of banks was cast aside in favor of a light and airy, human-scaled glass pavilion. THE CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY RESOLVE: SECTION 1: Pursuant to CEQA, the City Council finds that the designation of the building at 300 South Palm Canyon Drive as a Class 1 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 Council does hereby make the following findings; A. The Santa Fe Federal Savings Bank reflects or exemplifies a particular period of the national, state or local history, The Santa Fe Federal Savings Bank is an excellent example of mid-century modern architecture as applied to a commercial bank building and embodies the new optimism in technology and the future that was prevalent in the country during the period following World War Il. The capability of modern technology and architecture to solve all the complexities of contemporary life and the visionary idea that a structure for banking could be a light, glass and steel structure in a very human scale instead of the usual heavy classical architectural forms that typified bank buildings in previous eras are embodied in this structure. Innovative new concepts such as 'motor banking' which was a conceptual idea in the fifties and sixties were incorporated in fhe building via a drive-in bank teller window. It is an important member of a collection of buildings in this vicinity that developed in the fifties and sixties as Palm Springs "financial district"; including the City National Bank (Bank of America), Coachella Valley Savings Bank (Washington Mutual), Coachella Savings & Loan (Prudential), Union Bank of California, Guaranty Bank, and Wells Fargo. This collection of financial institutions are all located on or near Palm Canyon Drive which was, at the time, the hub of commercial activity in the Coachella Valley. Each bank sought to capture customers by creating a significant presence through the use of outstanding architecture. This notion of 'advertising through architecture' is clearly evident in this collection of buildings, including the Santa Fe Federal Savings Bank. B. The Santa Fe Federal Savings Bank embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction, 1. The Santa Fe Federal Savings Bank typifies the Mid-century Modern period of architecture because a. It makes use of a rigorously defined dimensional module (five foot) around which all aspects of the building are scaled- b. It is reflective of its own time, not a copy of earlier styles or cultures. C. It is devoid of applied decoration or ornamentation. d. It makes sophisticated use of technologically new materials (aluminum and large panel glass). e. Its columns and the walls are disengaged from each other, allowing the wall plane to 'continue past' in an uninterrupted manner from the structural columns. f. It possesses the following defining characteristics or elements: • The sliding aluminum brise soliel, or sunscreens, • The long, uninterrupted cantilevered roof structure on the west and north facades, • The linear, uninterrupted cantilevered concrete base or 'floating' floor slab on the west and north facades, • The freestanding slender steel columns which narrow at the top and bottom and are disengaged from the window-wall along the north and west facades, • The long continuous expanse of floor to ceiling windows on the north and west elevations, • The pure box-like volume of the building in which the only `cutouts' occur at the two corner entry's, • The drive-through teller window. • The open space on all sides of the building. • , 2. The inspiration for its proportion and form can clearly be traced to important historic structures in the modern movement, especially the Barcelona Pavilion by Mies van der Rohe of 1929. 3. Its drive-up teller window represented 'state-of-the-art" banking services at a time when "motor banking" was in its infancy- C. The Santa Fe Federal Savings Bank presents the work of a master builder, designer, artist, or architect whose individual genius influenced his age; or that possesses high artistic value; The Santa Fe Federal Savings Bank was designed by prominent local architect E. Stewart Williams, who was recognized nationally for his contribution to modern architecture. SECTION 3: Based upon the foregoing, the City Council does hereby designate the Santa Fe Federal Savings Bank Building and the open space on the west and north elevations at 300 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, California as a Class 1 Historic Site subject to the following conditions; 1. The property owner shall permit the City to demark the Santa Fe Building as a 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. The 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. 2. 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 pursuant Municipal Code Ordinance 8.05.180. 3. No permit for the alteration of the exterior, including any and all of the defining elements and characteristics shall be issued without prior approval by the Historic Site Preservation Board. 4. That the City Clerk submit the Council Resolution to the County recorder for recordation within 90 days of the effective date of this resolution. 5. All existing or previously approved alterations shall be considered acceptable. ADOPTED THIS —th day of 2007. David H. Ready, City Manager ATTEST: James Thompson, City Clerk CERTIFICATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ) I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that Resolution No. _ is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: James Thompson, City Clerk City of Palm Springs, California e„ RESOLUTION NO. (STAFF RECOMMENDATION) OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA DESIGNATING THE BUILDING AND THE OPEN SPACE ALONG THE SARISTO ROAD AND THE SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE FRONTAGE ON THE SITE AT 300 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, "THE SANTA FE FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN BUILDING" A CLASS ONE HISTORIC SITE. WHEREAS, Chapter 8.05 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code allows for the designation of historic sites; and WHEREAS, on January 9, 2007, the Historic Site Preservation Board initiated an application for historic site designation of 300 South Palm Canyon Drive; and WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing of the Historic Site Preservation Board of the City of Palm Springs to consider designation of 300 South Palm Canyon Drive as a Class 1 historic site was issued in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, on March 13, 2007, the Historic Site Preservation Board conducted a public hearing in accordance with applicable law to consider designation of 300 South Palm Canyon Drive as a Class 1 historic site; and WHEREAS, at said hearing, the HSPB adopted Resolution #54 to recommend to City Council designation of the building and the entire site as open space at 300 South Palm Canyon Drive as a Class 1 historic site, and WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs to consider designation of 300 South Palm Canyon Drive, as a Class 1 historic site was issued in accordance with applicable law, and WHEREAS, on April 4, 2007 the City Council conducted a public hearing in accordance with applicable law to consider designation of 300 South Palm Canyon Drive as a Class 1 historic site; and WHEREAS, the designation of 300 South Palm Canyon Drive shall further the purpose and intent of Chapter 8.05; and WHEREAS, the designation of 300 South Palm Canyon Drive promotes the sensitive preservation of said site; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the L - 00�1/1 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 in connection with the designation, including but not limited to the staff report which recommends designation of the building and the open space along the Baristo Road and South Palm Canyon Drive frontages of the building, application and historical research, all written and oral testimony presented and notes the following: 1. In 1957, The Santa Fe Federal Savings Bank commissioned prominent local Architect E. Stewart Williams to design a branch bank at 300 South Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. 2. The defining characteristics of this building are its mid-century modern architecture, use of long expanses of glass, thin steel structural columns, sliding aluminum sun screens, its clean un-decorated and un-ornamented surfaces, its strong linear facades, cantilevered 'floating' concrete base, wide overhanging cantilevered roof planes, rigorous dimensional module defining its size and proportion. 3. The building stands as a very good example of the revolutionary thinking in commercial banking of its time, in which the typical heavy, temple-like traditional styles of banks was cast aside in favor of a light and airy, human-scaled glass pavilion. THE CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY RESOLVE: SECTION 1: Pursuant to CEQA, the City Council finds that the designation of the building at 300 South Palm Canyon Drive as a Class 1 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 Council does hereby make the following findings; A. The Santa Fe Federal Savings Bank reflects or exemplifies a particular period of the national, state or local history; The Santa Pe Federal Savings Bank is an excellent example of mid-century modern architecture as applied to a commercial bank building and embodies the new optimism in technology and the future that was prevalent in the country during the period following World War II. The capability of modern technology and architecture to solve all the complexities of contemporary life and the visionary idea that a structure for banking could be a light, glass and steel structure in a very human scale instead of the usual heavy classical architectural forms that typified bank buildings in previous eras are embodied in this structure. Innovative new concepts such as 'motor banking' which was a conceptual idea in the fifties and sixties were incorporated in the building via a i OC S drive-in bank teller window. It is an important member of a collection of buildings in this vicinity that developed in the fifties and sixties as Palm Springs "financial district"; including the City National Bank (Bank of America), Coachella Valley Savings Bank (Washington Mutual), Coachella Savings & Loan (Prudential), Union Bank of California, Guaranty Bank, and Wells Fargo. This collection of financial institutions are all located on or near Palm Canyon Drive which was, at the time, the hub of commercial activity in the Coachella Valley. Each bank sought to capture customers by creating a significant presence through the use of outstanding architecture. This notion of 'advertising through architecture' is clearly evident in this collection of buildings, including the Santa Fe Federal Savings Bank. B. The Santa Fe Federal Savings Bank embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction; 1- The Santa Fe Federal Savings Bank typifies the Mid-century Modern period of architecture because a. It makes use of a rigorously defined dimensional module (five foot) around which all aspects of the building are scaled- b- It is reflective of its own time, not a copy of earlier styles or cultures. C. It is devoid of applied decoration or ornamentation. d. It makes sophisticated use of technologically new materials (aluminum and large panel glass)- (. Its columns and the walls are disengaged from each other, allowing the wall plane to 'continue past' in an uninterrupted manner from the structural columns. f. It possesses the following defining characteristics or elements: • The sliding aluminum brise soliel, or sunscreens, The long, uninterrupted cantilevered roof structure on the west and north facades, • The linear, uninterrupted cantilevered concrete base or 'floating' floor slab on the west and north facades, The free-standing slender steel columns which narrow at the top and bottom and are disengaged from the window-wall along the north and west facades, • The long continuous expanse of floor to ceiling windows on the north and west elevations, The pure box-like volume of the building in which the only 'cutouts' occur at the two corner entry's, The drive-through teller window. • The open space on the Baristo Road and South Palm Canyon Drive frontage of the building- N UnT� 2. The inspiration for its proportion and form can clearly be traced to important historic structures in the modern movement, especially the Barcelona Pavilion by Mies van der Rohe of 1929. 3. Its drive-up teller window represented 'state-of-the-art" banking services at a time when "motor banking" was in its infancy- C. The Santa Fe Federal Savings Bank presents the work of a master builder, designer, artist, or architect whose individual genius influenced his age; or that possesses high artistic value; The Santa Fe Federal Savings Bank was designed by prominent local architect E. Stewart Williams, who was recognized nationally for his contribution to modern architecture. SECTION 3: Based upon the foregoing, the City Council does hereby designate the Santa Fe Federal Savings Bank Building and the open space on the west and north elevations at 300 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, California as a Class 1 Historic Site subject to the following conditions; 1. The property owner shall permit the City to demark the Santa Fe Building as a 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. The 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. 2. 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 pursuant Municipal Code Ordinance 8.05,180. 3. No permit for the alteration of the exterior, including any and all of the defining elements and characteristics shall be issued without prior approval by the Historic Site Preservation Board. 4. That the City Clerk submit the Council Resolution to the County recorder for recordation within 90 days of the effective date of this resolution. 5. All existing or previously approved alterations shall be considered acceptable. ADOPTED THIS _th day of , 2007. David H. Ready, City Manager ATTEST: James Thompson, City Clerk CERTIFICATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ) I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that Resolution No. _ is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: James Thompson, City Clerk City of Palm Springs, California RESOLUTION NO. 54 OF THE HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DESIGNATE 300 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, THE SANTA FE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, A CLASS ONE HISTORIC SITE WHEREAS, Chapter 8.05 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code allows for the designation of historic sites; and WHEREAS, the Historic Site Preservation Board 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 Santa Fe Federal Savings Bank as a Class 1 historic site was issued in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, on March 13, 2007, the Historic Site Preservation Board conducted a public hearing in accordance with applicable law to consider designation of the Santa Fe Federal Savings Bank as a Class 1 historic site; and WHEREAS, the designation of the Santa Fe Federal Savings Bank shall further the purpose and intent of Chapter 8.05; and WHEREAS, the designation of the Santa Fe Federal Savings bank shall promote the sensitive preservation of said site; and WHEREAS, the Historic Site Preservation Board has carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence in connection with the designation, including but not limited to the staff report, application and historical research, all written and oral testimony presented, and notes the following: 1. In 1957, The Santa Fe Federal Savings Bank commissioned prominent local Architect E. Stewart Williams to design a branch bank at 300 South Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. 2. The defining characteristics of this building are its mid-century modern architecture, use of long expanses of glass, thin steel structural columns, sliding aluminum sun screens, its clean un-decorated and un-ornamented surfaces, its strong linear facades, cantilevered `floating' concrete base, wide overhanging cantilevered roof planes, rigorous dimensional module defining its -size and proportion. 00.11 • 3. The building stands as a very good example of the revolutionary thinking in commercial banking of its time, in which the typical heavy, temple-like traditional styles of banks was cast aside in favor of a light and airy, human-scaled glass pavilion. THE HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: The Santa Fe Federal Savings Bank reflects or exemplifies a particular period of the national, state or local history, The Santa Fe Federal Savings Bank is an excellent example of mid-century modern architecture as applied to a commercial bank building and embodies the new optimism in technology and the future that was prevalent in the country during the period following World War Il. The capability of modern technology and architecture to solve all the complexities of contemporary life and the visionary idea that a structure for banking could be a light, glass and steel structure in a very human scale instead of the usual heavy classical architectural forms that typified bank buildings in previous eras are embodied in this structure. Innovated new concepts such as 'motor banking' which was a conceptual idea in the fifties and sixties were incorporated in the building via a drive-in bank teller window. It is an important member of a collection of buildings in this vicinity that developed in the fifties and sixties as Palm Springs "financial district'; including the City National Bank (Bank of America), Coachella Valley Savings Bank (Washington Mutual), Coachella Savings & Loan (Prudential), Union Bank of California, Guaranty Bank, and Wells Fargo. This collection of financial institutions are all located on or near Palm Canyon Drive which was, at the time, the hub of commercial activity in the Coachella Valley, Each bank sought to capture customers by creating a significant presence through the use of outstanding architecture. This notion of 'advertising through architecture' is clearly evident in this collection of buildings, including the Santa Fe Federal Savings Bank. Section 3: The Santa Fe Federal Savings Bank embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction; The Santa Fe Federal Savings Bank typifies the Mid-century Modern period of architecture because a) It makes use of a rigorously defined dimensional module (five foot) around which all aspects of the building are scaled. b) It is reflective of its own time, not a copy of earlier styles or cultures, c) It is devoid of applied decoration or ornamentation. d) It makes sophisticated use of technologically new materials (aluminum and large panel glass). e) its columns and the walls are disengaged from each other, allowing the wall plane to 'continue past' in an uninterrupted manner from the structural columns. f) It possesses the following defining characteristics or elements.- 1) The sliding aluminum brise soliel, or sunscreens, 2) The long, uninterrupted cantilevered roof structure on the west and north facades, 3) The linear, uninterrupted cantilevered concrete base or 'floating' floor slab on the west and north facades, 4) The free-standing slender steel columns which narrow at the top and bottom and are disengaged from the window-wall along the north and west facades, 5) The long continuous expanse of floor to ceiling windows on the north and west elevations, 6) The pure boxlike volume of the building in which the only 'cutouts' occur at the two corner entry's, 7) The drive-through teller window. 8) The open space on all four sides of the building. 2) The inspiration for its proportion and form can clearly be traced to important historic structures in the modern movement, especially the Barcelona Pavilion by Mies van der Rohe of1929. 3) Its drive-up teller window represented 'state-of-the-art" banking services at a time when "motor banking" was in its infancy. Section 4: The Santa Fe Federal Savings Bank presents the work of a master builder, designer, artist, or architect whose individual genius influenced his age; or that possesses high artistic value; The Santa Fe Federal Savings Bank was designed by prominent local architect E. Stewart Williams, who was recognized nationally for his contribution to modern architecture. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Historic Site Preservation Board recommends that the City Council designate the Santa Fe Federal Savings Bank Building and the entire site at 300 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, California as a Class 1 Historic Site subject to the following conditions; 1. The property owner shall permit the City to demark the Santa Fe Building as a 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. The 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. 2. 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 pursuant Municipal Code Ordinance 8.05.180. 3. No permit for the alteration of the exterior, including any and all of the defining elements and characteristics shall be issued without prior approval by the Historic Site Preservation Board. 4. That the City Clerk submit the Council Resolution to the County recorder for recordation within 90 days of the effective date of this resolution. 5. All existing or previously approved alterations shall be considered acceptable. ADOPTED this 13" day of March, 2007. AYES: S. Williams, J. Williams. J. Nelson, B. Riley, B. Strahl, J. Hayton NOES: ABSENT: ABSTENTIONS: ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA Ken Lyon, Associate Planner Historic Site Preservation Board Secretary CITY OF PALM SPRINGS HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING Minutes of Meeting -Tuesday, March 13, 2007 Large Conference Room, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, California 92262 FY 2006-2007 Present Present Excused Absences BOARD MEMBERS This Meeting Year-to-Date To-Date Sidney Williams, Chairperson X 10 0 Jade Nelson, Vice Chair X 8 2 James Hayton X 9 1 John Williams X 9 1 Harold "Bud" Riley X 10 0 Brian Strahl X 8 0 STAFF PRESENT: Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Loretta Moffett, Administrative Assistant Ken Lyon, Associate Planner 1. The HSPB regularly scheduled meeting was called to order at 8:175 a-m, on March 13, 2007 by Chair Sidney Williams. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: S. Williams, J. Nelson, B. Riley, B. Strahl, J. Hayton, J. Williams 3. REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: This Agenda was available and posted in accordance with state and local procedures For public access at the City Hall exterior bulletin board and the Department of Planning Services counter by 4:00 p,m.Thursday, March 8, 2007, NOTE: Audio Cassettes and DVDs of HSPB Meetings are available for review, Cassettes will be kept for six months only. DVDs of the meetings will be kept indefinitely. Minutes format is more action related than verbatim except where special interest or special meetings are involved. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 13, 2007 Vice Chair Nelson asked for correction of page 3 of 3 under Section 12 — Board Member Comments — first sentence is not complete and has two different ideas in one sentence. Needs clarification. M/S/C (Hayton/Riley) moved that the February 13, 2007 Minutes be approved as corrected. (6 Yes, 0 No, 0 Absent) 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS' (3 minutes) William Kopelk, President of P.S. Preservation Foundation, spoke in behalf of the Foundation and support of HSPB voting in favor of the Class 1 Historic designation of the Santa Fe Federal Bank Building at 300 South Palm Canyon Drive. Robert Firth, real estate broker representing the owner of the property at 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive, the former Potter Clinic, explained that the owner is neither in favor of or against this property being designated as a Historic Site. Roxanne Ploss, spoke in support of preserving the property at 300 South Palm Canyon Drive. . 0n6�13 Historic Site Preservation Board Page 2 of 9 DRAFT Minutes from the March 13,2007 Meeting 6. REPORT FROM THE CHAIR: Chair S_ Williams stated she feels that it's important the Board move forward with the discussion of the Santa Fe Federal Bank Building and the Potter Clinic and that the Board is moving forward with additional properties for potential Historic Site Class 1 designations- 7- PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Santa Fe Federal Bank Building, 300 South Palm Canyon Drive Application for Designation to Class 1 Historic Site#54 Staff member Lyon reported that the Staff Report has been revised since being mailed out in Board packets and the revised report handed out today is the correct report to refer to during this discussion. Board member Strahl asked for clarification as to what can be declared historic -- the existing building vs. the new project now being proposed. Staff member Lyon reported that the owner has filed a development application with the City and if this designation and recommendation to Council goes forward and Council approves the historic recommendation prior to when the development application comes before Council. That development application would then be subject to governance of Section 8.05, the Historic Site Preservation Ordinance and would then come before HSPB for approval of the building permit. It is the 'site" that will come under this Section 8.05 — designations are related to an APN number and the site of the property. Planning Director Ewing directed HSPB to the "Findings" in the staff report. The Ordinance does identify historic resources as "sites'; however, in the past Council has adopted a more narrow protection on various sites where only certain buildings or certain portions of buildings have been granted protection. There is a basis for the Board to protect less than a site if that is the Board's direction to Council. Staff gave the Oasis Hotel as an example...the Tower is the designated site within this property. Board member Hayton spoke in favor of saving the area around the existing building to maintain view corridors and spirit of the original development. The buildings now being considered by HSPB were developed with the entire site area in mind, not just the structure. Board member J. Williams read from the report that _ In 1969 the Inland California Chapter of the American Institute of Architecture awarded a special citation to the firm Williams and Williams for the design"...and asked if a copy of this citation is available? (It is not) Nine years after the building was completed, it was already recognized as significant building — it is important to have a copy of that in the file. Board member J. Williams read from Section 4, Item #3 that states..."No permit for the alteration of the exterior, including any and all of the defining elements and characteristics shall be issued." and asked if that should not further state--."shall be issued without Historic Site Preservation Board approval?" He asked that this be added. Vice Chair Nelson asked if the Staff Report could be to protect the entire site -- not just the structure. Director Ewing stated it is important that the Board identify what the Board concludes are the historic characteristics to be identified and preserved. If the Staff Report has not identified them Historic Site Preservation Board Page 3 of 9 DRAFT Minutes from the March 13,2007 Meeting as the Board believes, then they should be put in the Findings and the Conditions of Approval as the Board requests. The Board needs to focus on what facts are believed to be relevant, this is not a growth control ordinance, it is a Historic Preservation Ordinance. He referred to and read Section 4, Item #2 in the Staff Report relative to "exterior modifications." Staff member Lyon referred to page 2 of the revised Staff Report regarding "setting." It is within the Board's authority to make an argument about what is the key characteristic of"setting" in this case. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Nicki McLaughlin, Vice President of the P.S. Modern Committee, spoke in behalf of the entire membership of Mod Cam (400+) to encourage the Board to vote 300 South Palm Canyon Drive as a Class 1 Historic Site. Michael Braun, representative of Wessman Holdings, the owner of the Santa Fe Federal Building at 300 South Palm Canyon Drive, staled that they object and oppose the listing of this building as a Class 1 Historic Site for several reasons ... (read from a statement --attached for reference) William Butler spoke in favor of the nomination including the entire site_ PUBLIC COMMENTS CLOSED Staff member Lyon noted that the Baristo Lofts project was reviewed by the Architectural Advisory Committee and sent back for a second restudy after this Staff Report was written. Board member Nelson advised that prior to this building being there, it was the site of the Hotel Del Tahquitx — one of the first hotels in Palm Springs, which makes the site even more historically significant, richer, and more valuable. Board member Hayton encouraged everyone to support for this historical designation. Chair S. Williams referred to the article written in The Public Record when Mr. Williams received his FAIA award... it indicates that this was one of his favorite buildings. An earlier speaker commented there were other buildings more significant. Board member Strahl agreed that this building is unique and it being shy of the 50 year standard is not relevant. The Santa Fe Federal Bank building is unique in its own characteristics and it should be preserved. Board member Nelson feels that because of this building's uniqueness it is probably the single most important commercial building in the valley. Board member J. Williams agreed — it is one of the most significant buildings in Palm Springs. • Board member Strahl stated that he is very pleased to see members of the public coming out to support this building. V Staff member Lyon asked the Board to clarify the issues on the "setting" when making a motion related to this project. Historic Site Preservation Board Page 4 of 9 DRAFT Minutes from the March 13,2007 Meeting Vice Chair Nelson moved to recommend to the City Council the designation of 300 South Palm Canyon Drive, formerly known as Santa Fe Federal as a Class 1 historic site with the stipulation that the entire setting aka "site" be designated a Class 1 Historic Site without any future alterations, modifications, or development to the APN in its entirety. Seconded by Board member James Hayton Board member J. Williams recommended adding..."without Historic Site Preservation Board's approval." The motion was amended to read: Vice Chair Nelson moved to recommend to the City Council the designation of 300 South Palm Canyon Drive, formerly known as Santa Fe Federal as a Class 1 historic site with the stipulation that the entire setting aka "site" be designated a Class 1 Historic Site without any future alterations, modifications, or development to the APN in its entirety without the Historic Site Preservation Board's approval. Staff member Lyon stated that this is also amending Item #3 of the Draft Resolutions. Planning Director Ewing stated there needs to be more discussion on the Findings in this Resolution to provide guidance for the reasons the Board wants to capture the entire site. Before voting on the motion, Board needs to clarify the key issues of the"setting". Board member Strahl suggested this be done in the Staff Report to Council — page 7 by adding 4. "g! One of the things that makes this building important to HSPB is it's partial floating pavilion style on its open setting with nothing crowding around it. Change the Staff Report to add the additional Finding "g." that HSPB feels it's important the building remain in its "open setting" on all four sides including the parking lot. Wants to call out the "openness on all four sides' — this is important. Planning Director Ewing read from his notes.... "partial pavilion style on open setting with nothing crowding around it on all four sides, including the parking lot on the open side of the building. The idea is there is open space on all four sides of the building, including those sides facing the parking lot." VOTE: M/S/C (Nelson/Hayton — 6 yes, 0 No, 0 Absent, 0 Abstention) to nominate designation of 300 South Palm Canyon Drive (Santa Fe Federal Bank Building) passed unanimously. Motion stated above. 8. C TIFICATE OF APPROVAL REQUESTS: NONE 9. OTHER BU SS: A. The Potter Clini 1000 North Palm Canyon drive ACTION: Initiate pro to recommend designation as a Class 1 Historic Site Board member J. Williams asked ab the historic building evaluation's "Conclusions and Recommendations' (page 12) and asked i is is a typical conclusion for a building that only qualified for local designation? One of those op ' s was comprehensive documentation if demolition was being considered. Staff responded that similar recommendations are coming throug some of the other buildings, particularly around the Monte Vista Hotel, Orchid Tree, and the Racque b reports. It is a language consistent with buildings that don't have a high level of defined signi ce. �I^Icnn Historic Site Preservation Board Page 5 of 9 DRAFT Minutes from the March 13,2007 Meeting oard member Nelson read Recommendation Option 1, and stated if restoration came about then t t would make it eligible for start and if a local Class 1 Historic Site designation was successful, the -t will most likely become eligible for California designation once someone has gong through the pr ess of preserving, restoring, and bringing it back to an original state. Chair S. 'lliams commented that there have been many alterations on this building and it is in dilapidated ndition. Board member yton visited the building and site over a year ago, the condition has deteriorated since, but current velopment is headed in the direction of mixed-use and if the second-story apartments could be estored —it would be an ideal mixed-use project with incredible views. It's important to look throu the decrepit condition and move forward with designating this property. Board member Nelson voi d his support of the broker trying to sell the building as an adaptive re-use project. The recent i\offices, ell Magazine has a cover story on former buildings being adaptively re-used—resYaures, etc. This building could be brought back to all of the greatness that Stewart Willined and it needs to be saved. Demolition by neglect is not acceptable. Staff member Lyon referred1 f the Evaluation where it states in part..."The relatively simple design of the former ic monstrates the typical characteristics of Williams' trademark style, but would nsider an important example of Williams' large body of work. The report suggests tilding's ignificance is the fact that Williams was the architect. The Board needs to be very cle\eample at is there that is making this building important and is there enough here to warrant rch and investigation for a designation process. Board member Strahl commented that if it didn wart Williams' name attached to it, it probably would not be here now. Don't know i a ample of his work, in this particular case, the building is probably not worth saving sta 's energy should be focused on other buildings. Board member J. Williams' concern is if HSPB take actin o initiate the designation process that the Board is in fact making the dew that this but ing does not qualify and the Board does not have information to make a decision yet. There is MCIass ic assess- ment, there is no staff report, and there has not been much work done feels that if the Board does not move ahead, it is saying that the building is not wHe feels it warrants an investigative process so a determination can be made. Board member J, Williams moved that the Board initiate arecommend designation of the Potter Clinic at 1000 North Palm Canyon Driveistoric Site. Seconded by Board member Bud Riley. Board member J_ Nelson pointed out that there are lots of options. The building is well documented and it should be saved. Staff member Lyon commented on the references used by CRM Tech to prepare this assessm nt and asked if the Board takes action to initiate study, since CRM has reviewed a multitude of sources—where else can we go for additional information? Chair S. Williams stated that there are no plans or other documents in the archives —there are Historic Site Preservation Board Page 6 of 9 DRAFT Minutes from the March 13,2007 Meeting Shulman photos primarily of the upper apartments. The Board needs to focus it's energies n buildings that are in danger but also in a condition that it's reasonable to protect them. St member Lyon stated that if the Board wishes to protect the building while the investigation is bein conducted, a separate motion is needed for a "stay of demolition" on the building per 8.05.1 After muc discussion, it was M/S/C (J. Williams/Nelson 5 Yes, 1 No, 0 Absent, 0 Abstention that the Board initiate the process to determine whether the former Potter Clinic at 100 North Palm Canyon Drive should be classified as a Class 1 or Class 2 Historic Site b ed on the fact that the CRM report suggests as Option 1... "the building be rehabilitated, re ored, and incorporated into a project design compatible for adaptive re- use" and to follo in order after the five properties already in process. Board member J. Willia s asked that the next Agenda include a Stay of Demolition on the 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive roperty. Planning Director Ewing state that in the event a request for demolition is received —staff will consult with the Chair of HSPB d call a special meeting with a 72-hour notice. The Board could then take action to issue a Stay o emolition within a reasonable period of time. Staff will watch for this. 9. B. Public Arts Commission — Re ort fr Michael Stern re Art & Historic Site Map Joint Efforts William Butler, Vice Chair, reported that PA has a very old map that needs updating. The Commission thought it might be good to com 'ne the efforts of PAC and HSPB. Their original map had some advertising slots, but the C mmission wants to keep this one free of any commercial involvement. A City staff member re rted the City web site is being updated as well as some of the "branding" of the City. The Commis ion's understanding of this is that it may encompass everything that the City publishes w h may impact the design of all printed materials. No time frame has been discussed. The en result should be a good map that is appealing to a very broad audience. The PAC Visual Out ach Subcommittee is working on this. Chair S. Williams indicated the HSPB budget proposed or 2007/208 includes educational materials, maps, etc. and perhaps this might work out for both oups. Board member Strahl asked about the splitting of costs. Staff member Lyon asked if a subcommittee from HSPB would be appr date. Board member Nelson asked about reaching out to a philanthropic organiza ' n that might assist with the expense of this project, and he volunteered to help. Mr. Butler is chairman of the fundraising subcommittee and reported having other anizations suggested a combined effort from both groups to raise these funds from outside orga izations. They have also identified a number of grants available at state and federal level. The Board agreed that it would work with the Public Arts Commission in this project. Agenda re-arranged to accommodate waiting speakers. 11. B. Palm Sorings Historical Society— Presentation of Available Services and Resources kk c� Historic Site Preservation Board Page 7 of 9 DRAFT Minutes from the March 13,2007 Meeting Jeri Vogelsang, Assistant to the Director, explained the services that the Historical Society offers roughout the community. The Society was founded in 1955, resides the two oldest buildings in P Im Springs— McCallum Adobe and the Cornelia White House on the Village Green at 221 So h Palm Canyon Drive. The Adobe museum is now the depository for over 25,000 photos and docu ents, articles, artifacts, and P.S. memorabilia that have been donated or collected over the years. ome are on display and all are available for research purposes. The museum is open to the pubI October thru May five days per week, and they do annual research for authors, television, ovies, the media, and for people searching for historical information. Reproductions of all photos re available for sale at$35 per photo, scanned to a disk or 8 x 10 prints with a museum quali printer. Sanborn maps are also available. Research fees are $50 per hour. The Society is a non- rofit organization with about 400 members. Memberships start at $30 per year, and operating cos come from admissions, research fees, memberships, and donations. The museums are mann entirely by volunteers, the phone is 760-323-8297, and the web site is www.palmspringshist 'calsociety.org. There is someone there seven days per week. A fundraiser at the Camel Theatre will be Thursday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m. with a showing an original feature length film o the Historic Smoke Tree Ranch in the 1930's and 40'. It's a new film, never been seen before d is comprised of old stills, home movies that were taken at Smoke tree Ranch during the 1 0's & 40's. Tickets are $10 in advance through the Historical Society at 323-8297. Tickets at th door will be $12, Will check to see if this movie will be available on DVD. 10. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND SPE L PROJECTS: A. Media Outreach - John Williams No Report B. Historic Site Plagues Update - Bud Riley Members were asked to review the Draft Rules Procedures for Markers distributed this morning and submit questions or comments at th next meeting. Staff member Lyon pointed out that the Ordinance st es that plaques are submitted to the Planning Commission review and approval. Planning Director Ewing suggested a model residential plaq and a model commercial plaque to present to Planning Commission for their approval, tach HSPB's procedures, and get it all approved to fulfill this section of the Ordinance so there ' protocol and approved designs for plaques. Board member J Nelson volunteered to help locate and take photos o II plaques. Board member B. Strahl asked about the installation status of the plaques- tall is preparing to get these installed within the next month or so. C. HSPB Brochure Proiect-Jade Nelson It is done and can be taken off the Agenda. It was also suggested that a copXincreased the 53 owners of the properties identified from the Survey as being si use any funds in the budget at the end of the fiscal year for more brochures. was sent to designer Clara Nelson on behalf of HSPB. D. P.S. Preservation Foundation -Jade Nelson Modernism Week was extremely successful and the Preservation Foundatio membership. Details can be found on www.pspf.net i � � ' Historic Site Preservation Board Page 8 of 9 DRAFT Minutes from the March 13,2007 Meeting Staff member Lyon suggested inviting representatives from these organizations to speak at SPB meetings to inform the public of the services and informational resources available. Vic Chair Nelson suggested William Kopelk, President of the Preservation Foundation, and a lice ed landscape architect and will invite him for the April meeting. Will let staff know if he will b speaking. E. P.S. Historic 1 Society—Sidney Williams No report toda� F- P-S. Modern Cvmrrl#tee- John Williams P.S. Modern Commi a Modernism Week was probably the most successful in the history of the City and raised awa\nessof the mid-century architecture in P.S. All the events were excellent. G. Architecture & Desi n CSidne Williams The next lecture is Jennifer Sieg I, a L.A. architect specializing in pre-tabs, at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 25 in the Annenberg Theat Tickets are available at 323-4490 and are $10 to the public and $5 for the A&D members urther details can be obtained at www.psmuseum.org. H. Production of Palm Springs Map of Publi rt & Significant Architecture— Joint Proposal between PS Art Commission and RSPB — 'dne Williams Already discussed with Mr. Butler from the A Commission. 11, STAFF & OTHER REPORTS. A. 2007/2008 Budget Submitted to Council Planning Director Ewing reported that the HSPB bud t was included in the Planning draft budget and submitted to the City Manager. 12. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Board member Nelson reported that the California Preservation undation's annual conference in Hollywood is May 3 - 5, there is a schedule in the Board packets. arly bird registration is by April 2 for the discount. There is a CEQA & Historic Resources Workshop on March 30 at the P.S. rt Museum. Four Board members and two staff members are registered to attend. (8:30 to m.) Board member Nelson referred to the February 27 Memo related to page 2 sec d paragraph about the ...."60 hours of staff time to process each nomination for historic design 'on...." He urged each Board member to take one of the sites for research and investigation. Those researching sites are- J. Nelson—Bank of America B. Riley— Invernada Patrick McGrew— Oasis Commercial Building S. Williams— Santa Fe Federal (compl ed) S. Williams—Washington Mutual Planning Director Ewing commented that the 60 hours is inclusive of all staff and a lot of people are involved. The volunteer work is important and helps a great deal. Historic Site Preservation Board Page 9 of 9 DRAFT Minutes from the March 13,2007 Meeting and member Nelson asked for clarification of Memo Item #2 "Changes to Penalties for Vi tions Related to Non Permitted Demolition....... Plannin irector Ewing advised there is no absolute number, and the violations are a limited ' number. issue of what is palatable in the community. Board member . Williams expressed concern about Item 1 — "Changes to the Ordinance Regarding the 20 Survey..." He has heard several Council members say they thought properties listed in the urvey had protection, and he's not sure that everyone understands that there is no protection. els this must be communicated to those concerned and involved. Board member Nelson aske r the status on the Channel 17 captioning of the historic photos being shown. Staff reported that members J. Willia s and Hayton will work with staff to complete this project. Chair S. Williams asked abut the progres f the Oasis' Loretta's Hideaway restaurant. Director Ewing reported they have all their enti ments, it's a matter of where they are in the plan check process to obtain a building permit. Staff I get an update and report back. Board member J. Williams asked for an update on the rchid Tree project. Staff will get and report back. Staff member Lyon reported that the two tenants and owner the La Plaza business have been notified about the colors and awning —appropriate applications forthcoming. The Kalura restaurant paint question--they will re-paint to match the existing Ior. Board member Strahl asked how the owners or tenants could not know out the process if they own or occupy a historic property, and if there ismechanism of informing t m. Planning Director Ewing agreed that notification could be developed, it would h e to be on-going. 13. ADJOURNMENT: It was moved, seconded, and unanimously passed that th meeting be adjourned at 10.59 a.m. Next meeting will be at 8,15 a.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2007 in t Large Conference room at City Hall. Respectfully submitted, Ken Lyon, Associate Planner ;O�pgLM SA? iy c'44 /F09��p Historic Site Preservation Board Staff Report Date: March 13, 2007 (REVISED) Case No.: HSPB — 54 Santa Fe Federal Savings /Wessman Office Building Application Type: Class 1 Designation Application Location: 300 South Palm Canyon Drive Applicant: The City of Palm Springs Zone: CBD (Central Business District) AP N: 513-204.005 From: Ken Lyon, Associate Planner PROJECT DESCRIPTION An application by The Historic Site Preservation Board of the City of Palm Springs to recommend to City Council designation of 300 South Palm Canyon Drive "The Santa Fe Federal Savings and Loan Building" as a Class 1 historic site. Such designation would: 1. Place the subject property under the guidance of Municipal Code Section 8.05 2. Require present and subsequent owners to maintain the building consistent with that ordinance, 3. Grant possible property tax reduction opportunities to the owner under the State of California Mills Act. RECOMMENDATION That the Historic Site Preservation Board (RSPB) recommend approval to-the City Council designating 300 South Palm Canyon Drive a Class 1 Historic Site. A. draft resolution is attached for consideration. Historic Site Preservation Board Staff Report Case HSPB-54 Date March 13,2007 PRIOR ACTIONS On Tuesday, January 8, 2007 the Board initiated the study and investigation of this site for possible recommendation to City Council for Class 1 designation. BACKGROUND AND SETTING Definition of an Historic Site. Section 8.05.020 of the Municipal Code provides the definition of an historic site as follows; (a) Historic Site. An historic site is any real property such as: a building; a structure, including but not limited to archways, tiled areas and similar architectural elements; an archaeological excavation or object that is unique or significant because of its location, design, setting, materials, workmanship or aesthetic effect and: 1. That is associated with events that have made a meaningful contribution to the nation, state or community; or 2. That is associated with lives of persons who made meaningful contribution to national, state orlocal history, or 3. That reflects or exemplifies a particular period of the national, state or local history; or 4. That embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction; or 5. That presents the work of a master builder, designer, artist, or architect whose individual genius influenced his age; or that possesses high artistic value; or 6. That represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction, or 7. That has yielded or may be likely to yield information important to national, state or local history or prehistory. A Class 1 Historic Site may also qualify for historic designation at the federal, state and/or county level. Designation of Historic Sites. The City Council is authorized to designate Historic Sites. The Historic Site Preservation Board makes recommendations to the City Council that certain sites be designated as Historic Sites in accordance with Section 8.05.135 of the Municipal Code. The Board may initiate studies, surveys and investigations it deems necessary to adequately gather information in consideration of a recommendation. Conditions that apply to Class 1 Historic Sites. According to Section 8.05 of the Municipal Code, the following shall apply to a Class 1 Historic Site; Historic Site Preservation 9oard Staff Report Case HSPB-54 Date March 13,2007 1. It shall meet the definition of an historic site as outlined in Municipal Code Section 8.05.020. 2. An archival file shall be maintained on the property by the City- 3- It may be qualified as 'historic' at the federal, state, and/or county level. 4. The structure/site may not be modified nor objects removed without the approval of the City Council. 5. The use may be limited by the City Council to the extent that it may impair the integrity of the site. 6. A plaque explaining the historic nature of the site will be installed at the site. 7. Compliance with all rules and regulations for Historic Sites and Historic Districts under Article IV of Chapter 8.05 of the Municipal Code shall be required. DESCRIPTION AND ANALYSIS The site is a 0.68 acre parcel in the Central Business District located at the southeast corner of South Palm Canyon Drive and Baristo Road at the southern end of the downtown district of Palm Springs. The building is located in an area of several financial institutions and commercial buildings. To the north is a two-story masonry commercial building, to the south is a parking lot serving a retail center, to the east is a single-story commercial retail building and to the west is a notable commercial building, the former Robinsons Department store by Pereira and Luckman from 1953. Completed in 1960, the building at 300 South Palm Canyon Drive was designed by architect E. Stewart Williams as a branch office for The Santa Fe Federal Savings and Loan Corporation in 1957. The building, designed in the International Modern style is a steel frame structure with extensive use of glass and aluminum. In order to assess the building's historic value, a report was prepared on the history and architecture, attached. The report identifies the building as significant in the following ways; 1) It is an excellent example of a building using the principals of modern architecture because: a) It makes use of a rigorously defined dimensional module (five feet) around which all aspects of the building are scaled. b) It is reflective of its own time, not a copy of earlier styles or cultures. c) It is devoid of applied decoration or ornamentation. d) It makes sophisticated use of technologically new materials (aluminum and large panel glass). e) The columns and the walls are disengaged from each other, allowing the wall plane to 'continue past' in an uninterrupted manner from the structural columns. 3 Historic Site Preservation Board Staff Report Case H3PB-54 Date March 13,2007 f) It reflects the optimism in the future that was prevalent at the time, noting the possibility of modern architecture, materials and technology to provide solutions to the complexities of contemporary life. g) The defining characteristics or elements include- 1) The sliding aluminum brise soleil, or sunscreens, 2) The long, uninterrupted cantilevered roof structure on the west and north facades, 3) The linear, uninterrupted cantilevered concrete base or 'floating' floor slab on the west and north facades, 4) The free-standing slender steel columns which narrow at the top and bottom and are disengaged from the window-wall along the north and west facades, 5) The long continuous expanse of floor to ceiling windows on the north and west elevations, 6) The pure box-like volume of the building in which the only 'cutouts' occur at the two corner entry's, 7) The drive-through teller window. 2) It is a radical departure from the traditional fortress-like bank structures modeled after classical temples. Santa Fe Federal's glass pavilion bank conveyed an image that was identified with the new, the contemporary, the visionary. 3) The inspiration for its proportion and form can clearly be traced to important historic structures in the modern movement, especially the Barcelona Pavilion by Mies van der Rohe of 1929. 4) It represents the mature architectural style of one of Palm Springs' most notable architects. 5) Its drive-up teller window represented 'state-of-the-art" banking services at a time when "motor banking" was in its infancy. 6) It is an important member of a collection of buildings in this vicinity that comprise Palm Springs "financial district" including the City National Bank (Bank of America), Coachella Valley Savings Bank (Washington Mutual), Coachella Savings & Loan (Prudential), Union Bank of California, Guaranty Bank, and Wells Fargo. This collection of financial institutions are all located on or near Palm Canyon Drive which was, at the time, the hub of commercial activity in the Coachella Valley. Each bank sought to capture customers by creating a significant presence through the use of outstanding architecture. The report also notes that E. Stewart Williams (1909 — 2005) was a local architect of national prominence. Williams began his architectural career in 1934 and spent time early in his career in the office of noted industrial designer Raymond Loewy. Williams, a prolific local architect, designed many notable buildings in Palm Springs in addition to the Santa Fe Federal Savings, including. The Coachella Valley Savings and Loan (now Prudential) (1956), The Coachella Valley Bank (now Washington Mutual) (1961), 4 ')� 5 i i Historic Site Preservation Board Staff Report Case HSPB-54 Date March 13.2007 The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Mountain Station (1964) The Palm Springs Art Museum (1968-1970) and addition. In 1999, The American Institute of Architects granted the title 'Fellow' to Mr. Williams in recognition of his significant contribution to the profession of Architecture. The current owner of 300 South Palm Canyon Drive has filed an application for a Planned Development Project at the site. This project, commonly known as "Baristo Lofts" proposes the addition of a 4 story L-shaped mixed use tower wrapping around the east and south side of the present structure. The project has been reviewed as a pre-application by the HSPB on January 9, 2007 and recommendations were given including; 1. Pull the proposed building further away from the existing building. 2. To reduce the size and scale of the proposed addition to be less 'overwhelming' of the existing structure 3. To not construct anything more on the site. The project was then reviewed as a formal development application by the Architectural Advisory Committee on January 22, 2007, where the owner was requested to restudy and resubmit the design and take into consideration the following comments; 1 Revise the proposal such that the new building does not crowd the existing building 2 Pull the building back so the balconies do not overhang the existing structure 3 Cut away a portion of the new building to give more view to the existing building (Cut back the street frontages on both Baristo and Palm Canyon to open up the view to the existing building) 4 Restore the existing building to its original colors. The project was reviewed on March 12, 2007 by the Architectural Advisory Committee where the owners was requested again to restudy and resubmit the design and take into consideration the following comments: 1. Further revise the proposal pulling the building back from the Baristo and Palm Canyon Drive frontages to allow more of the Santa Fed Building to read as an independent structure. 2. Consider density transfer off the site to avoid any further development on this Site. 3. Revise the proposed outdoor front dining terrace to avoid railings and modification of the existing 'floating' base. Consider placing any outdoor dining at the southwest area of the site created by pushing back the mass of the proposed new building. 4. Significantly revise the proposal to increase space between and around the existing building. 5. Study ways of reinstalling the movable sun screens on the east fagade as a means of controlling the view from the Santa Fe building into the proposed enclosed parking area. t ii-�t��1r 5 Historic Site Preservation Board Staff Report case HSPB.54 Date March 13,2007 In the present proposal for Baristo Lofts, the exterior of the existing Santa Fe Federal Savings Building would not be modified and the defining characteristics and elements would remain. Should the Council take action to designate this site prior to taking action to approve the proposed project, the Baristo Lofts project would then be subject to the provisions of Municipal Code Chapter 8.05, and thus would require a certificate of approval by the HSPB under 8.05.180. REQUIRED FINDINGS As noted above in Background and Setting, Section 8.05,020 of the Municipal Code provides the definition of an historic site: "An historic site is any real property such as: a building; a structure, including but not limited to archways, tiled areas and similar architectural elements; an archaeological excavation or object that is unique or significant because of its location, design, setting, materials, workmanship or aesthetic effect Seven other qualities are listed therein and Staff notes that in addition to the finding of the basic definition of a historic site, three of the seven qualities, #3, #4, and #5, can also be found in the Santa Fe Federal Building. Based on the above analysis and research report, staff has concluded that the Santa Fe Federal Savings Building at 300 South Palm Canyon Drive meets the definition of a historic site because of its location, design, setting, materials, workmanship and aesthetic and because the building possesses qualities defined in items 3, 4 and 5 from Municipal Code Section 8.05.020 as follows; 3. That reflects or exemplifies a particular period of the national, state or local history; or The Santa Fe Federal Savings Building embodies the post World War II period in Unites States history because it embodies the optimism for the future, the possibilities of modern architecture, materials and technology to provide solutions to the complexities of contemporary life that was widely embraced in the American culture following World War II. The Santa Fe Federal Savings Building further embodies this era in that it represents a radical departure from the heavy, neo-classical temple-like style of architecture typically used prior to this period for banks and financial institutions. The image of a financial institution as a light, airy, human-scaled, inviting glass pavilion was revolutionary and reflected the optimism and confidence of the times that institutions did riot need to rely on classical architectural forms or historic styles to validate or establish themselves. 6 Historic Site Preservation Board Staff Report r Case HSP8-54 Date March 13,2007 Details such as the drive-up teller window also exemplify the growing 'automobile culture' of the United States following the war and the new concept at the time of 'motor banking' was integrated into the design of this branch bank. 4, That embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction; The Santa Fe Federal Savings Building exemplifies the mid-century modern period of architecture because: a. It uses glass, aluminum steel and concrete in a minimalist aesthetic way, b. It is free of applied ornamentation and decorative motifs, c. It uses a rigorous standard structural module for its overall dimensional order and scale, d. Its aesthetic can be clearly traced to world renowned modern architectural icons such as the 1929 Barcelona Pavilion by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. e. The walls, expressed as a thin 'curtain' of glass, are disengaged from the structural columns, allowing the volume-defining walls to be placed freely upon the foundation, f. Its design creates the appearance of a 'floating' pavilion with a horizontally cantilevered roof structure in which the vertical structural support is almost invisible - it defies the conventional architectural expression of a heavy foundation and bulky columns supporting an equally heavy roof. 5. That presents the work of a master builder, designer, artist, or architect whose individual genius influenced his age; or that possesses high artistic value; The Santa Fe Federal Building presents the work of one of Palm Springs' most prolific and accomplished architects, E. Stewart Williams. Williams' skill as an architect and artist is clearly reflected in the sophisticated design of this building, the attention to detail, the innovative use of new materials and technology, the careful response to the harsh desert environment through the use of movable aluminum shade screens and long overhanging roof structures to protect the glass walls from the heat of the sun, and the beautiful proportion and scale of the building. Williams' contribution to the profession of architecture was recognized by his peers by their bestowing upon him the title of "Fellow" of the American Institute of Architects. Williams contribution to architecture continues to influence not only other practicing architects of his era, but many architects practicing today. The principals he applied in his architecture, as outlined below, are as relevant today as they were fifty years ago; 1 Arrange the client's needs in the simplest, most logical plan possible. �)f 1°,9 Historic Site Preservation Board Staff Report Case HSP8-54 Date March 13,2007 2 Select a structural system best suited to meet the size and shape of the resultant space. 3 Adjust the scale and proportion of the building to the human beings who will occupy it. 4 Pay infinite care to every detail within the whole so that the unity of the entire structure is maintained. 5 Achieve, if possible, a quality within the space enclosed that elevates the human spirit above the level of mere daily existence. 6 Satisfy oneself that the work that was done was the best one could do, within the limits of the budget, to give the client the most professional jab passible. The exterior of the structure is largely intact and in excellent condition. The movable aluminum screens originally on the east, north and west side of the building no longer exist on the east facade. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT In accordance with Section 15331 (Historical Resources Restoration/Rehabilitation) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the proposed designation is categorically exempt from environmental review as the proposed designation meets the conditions outlined for preservation of a historic resource. NOTIFICATION Pursuant to section 8.05.140 of the Municipal Code of Palm Springs, All property owners within three hundred (300) feet of the subject property have been notified and notice was made in a newspaper of general circulation. As of the writing of this report, staff has not received any inquiries on this matter. Ken Lyon, Associate Planner Craig A. Ewing, AICP Director of Planning Services ATTACHMENTS 1. Vicinity Map 2. Application and historical report 3. Draft Resolution Santa Fe Federal Savings & Loan, 1960 E. Stewart Williams, FAIA 300 South Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92264 In 1957 Santa Fe Federal Savings commissioned E. Stewart Williams to design a branch office in Palm Springs. The bank was looking for an accessible, customer-friendly building in this prime Palm Canyon location. Completed in 1960, this single-story light steel frame structure, with aluminum and glass walls, is elevated on a floating concrete base surrounded by low landscaping. This platform, with its floor-to-ceiling windows, broad overhanging roof and sliding aluminum shade screens provided an elegant solution. Built on a five foot dimensional module with thin steel columns placed at twenty-five feet on center, the building expresses a classic clarity of design. The structural columns do not interrupt the wall plane but rather allow it to stand uninterrupted as a curtain wall defining the spacial volume. The cantilevered roof structure on the north and West facades is echoed in the cantilevered concrete base that floats above the landscaped border. Williams embraced the principles of modern architecture. Like 20th century architects Le Corbusier and Mies van der Rohe, Williams believed that architecture should reflect its own time, not be reminiscent of earlier styles or cultures. By combining simple geometric planes and materials, the modern building made a clear statement of its function and its time. These architects chose industrial materials like glass, metal and concrete to enclose spatial volumes, rejecting ornamentation. The expressed structure often incorporated ' wide expanses of glass to allow light to fill the largely open-plan interiors. The pavilion style of Santa Fe Federal recalls the horizontality of the Barcelona Pavilion, designed by Mies van der Rohe. A demonstration structure for the ' ti y/:: . . •:'lie f/';(,•'`q{.i .3, ik.,d'cS.ilt:°irvi Scat. :F k%' n'rRi n„$Vyli?gp %.'•y.,'.l' S 1'i''sk� .n 't ^1< <<M i%i%`'On % i ,r Jr•ne c..i. � l 1VS fil�li^�?. ,O•,n .. . .r..m. •.! ;mT,n '�' a'.LA1H .S%'<L% i J,.....,•`%Ak ,i.A'N a World's Fair in 1929, the Barcelona Pavilion remains one of the most influential modern buildings, studied by generations of architects. The simplicity of its materials -glass, steel and marble — and its rigorous geometry of intersecting planes is a pure modernist statement. Williams stated, "I think my philosophy of design tends to reflect that of Mies van der Rohe more than Frank Lloyd Wright ...though I've never consciously copied any of their styles of work"_ I11 The materials used for the bank were chosen with the climate in mind. Because of its maintenance free characteristics, anodized aluminum was selected for all locations exposed to the sun, to human hands and to light and heat. The exterior brise soleil, manufactured by Northrup, was scientifically designed to shield the interior of the building from the direct rays of the sun at all hours of the day and also allowed the occupant a view outside. The aluminum panels were mounted on tracks so they could be opened for window washing the glass panels behind them. The lightness of the glass and aluminum panels is contrasted with solid shear walls of reinforced concrete block. Because good, clean design was considered of prime importance to Williams, he selected the best designed products available on the commercial market. In the [+]Williams, E. Stewart, FAIA Award Luncheon Talk, 1999. U()F�L descriptive data form compiled by Williams for a R. S. Reynolds Memorial Award, he described the principles which guided him in the design of the building. First: To arrange the client's needs in the simplest, most logical plan possible. Second: To select a structural system best suited to meet the size and shape of the resultant space. Third: To adjust the scale and proportion of the building to the human being who will occupy it. Fourth: To pay infinite care to every detail within the whole so that the unity of the entire structure is maintained. Fifth: To achieve, if possible, a quality within the space enclosed that elevates the human spirit above the level of mere daily existence. Sixth: To satisfy himself that he has done his best, within the limits of the budget, to give his client the most professional job possible.hl The entrance to the bank was situated on the south side of the building equally accessible from the Palm Canyon sidewalk and the south parking area. The interior, a bright open space devoted to banking activities, had terrazzo floors throughout. The basement level contained a community room which was accessible after banking hours by an interior stairway on the south side of the bank. The lobby was separated from the main level by Anontec grating screens that provided security for the business areas. This community room was used by groups like Toastmasters and seen by the bank as a vehicle for attracting customers. A drive-up teller window on the east side of the building as well as parking on the. east and south sides served both the customers and the employee's need's. • l2]Williams, E. Stewart, Descriptive Data Fonml-rhe R.S. Reynolds Memorial Award, n.d. Santa Fe Federal, like its competitors, adopted "motor banking" in the late 1950s and early 1960s as a way to attract customers and incorporated this convenience into the design of their branches. With Automated Teller Machines the standard for exterior banking today, the drive-up window is a relic of early car-centered suburban communities. Most contemporary banks seek to maximize the site and buildable area and have eliminated the space needed for a drive-up teller. Verne Potter, retired President of Santa Fe Federal, says, "This was the best building Stewart designed of the six he did for us at Santa Fe Federal". He calls it "timeless". Other Santa Fe Federal branches were built in San Bernardino, Victorville and Ontario. In 1969 the Inland California Chapter of the American Institute of Architects awarded a special citation to the firm Williams & Williams for the design. This bank is an outstanding example of modernist architecture that reflects the optimistic view that beautiful design could both educate and inspire. Far from the eclectic styles of Spanish, Victorian or neo-Gothic bank design, it embodied the philosophy of the early 1960s. This was a time of optimism for the future, for the possibilities of modern materials and technology providing solutions to the complexities of contemporary life. For Santa Fe Federal to choose Williams as the architect and sponsor a glass pavilion as their Palm Springs branch, illustrates their forward thinking and embracing of the contemporary aesthetic. A radical departure from traditional fortress-like bank structures with columns, staircases and vast spaces, this glass pavilion was designed to be inviting and human scaled. Santa Fe Federal's image was identified with the new, the contemporary and the visionary. Near Santa Fe Federal on Palm Canyon Drive are two other banks designed by Williams: Coachella Valley Savings and loan at 383 South Palm Canyon (now Prudential Realty), completed in 1956 and Coachella Valley Savings Bank (now ' Washington Mutual Bank) at 499 South Palm Canyon completed in 1961. In that period Palm Canyon Drive was the hub of the western valley and the main street of Palm Springs. Banks sought to capture customers by a significant presence declared in their outstanding architecture. Palm Springs is fortunate to have a few modern structures on Palm Canyon Drive that are iconic examples of modern architecture. The lightness, proportions and clarity of design of Santa Fe Federal and its placement on the corner site make it a prime example of modern architecture. The architect: Born in Dayton, Ohio in 1909, Williams received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1933 from Cornell University and his master's degree in architecture from the University of Pennsylvania the following year. From 1934 to 1938 Williams taught art and design at Bard College, Columbia University, followed by six months in Europe studying Modern architecture. After a brief period in his father's architecture office in Dayton, Williams spent time in New York working for the industrial designer Raymond Loewy. From 1943-45 Williams served in the U.S Navy at Mare Island in San Francisco supervising ship construction. In 1946 Williams joined his father, Harry, and his brother, Roger in Palm Springs where their firm Williams, Williams &Williams had their offices in La Plaza which Harry had designed in 1936. When the Williams' designed Oasis Office Building was completed in 1952, the firm moved their offices to the north-facing second story space there. Their firm designed residences and numerous commercial and civic projects including schools, colleges, hospitals, and banks. Crafton Hills College (1966), the Palm Springs Art Museum (1968-70) and the Steve Chase Addition (1994) and the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Mountain Station (1964) are a few of his largest projects. (See the attached project list). In 1999 the American Institute of Architects awarded Williams the honor of FAIA, Fellow American Institute of Architects. On September 10, 2005, Williams died in Palm Springs. 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"Once Upon a Time in the West. [Edris House]." Modernism Magazine, Spring 2005, pp. 70- 75, Tynberg,Nan Claire. Patterns of Palm Springs: an architectural history [videorecording]. Palm Springs Public Library. 1996. Qht ,n ? ;'a'' ,d,X3ul],dtri . Urch, Kakie. "Renowned valley architect dies at 95". Desert Sun. September 14, 2005, p, B1. Webb, Michael. "Desert Classic [Edris House]" Town & Country, June 2004. pp.206- 210, 229. Weiner, Stewart. "Intelligent Design"Hwy III Magazine, Holiday 2005. pp. 102-105, 156-163. Williams, E. Stewart. From me to you[videorecordingJ. image Makers, 1977. Williams, Stewart as told by Hal Meltzer. "Building a Reputation"Palm Springs Life. January 2000. pp.78-83. Williams, Stewart. Palm Springs Desert Museum. The Museum, 1979. Woods, Wess. "Architects of oases ; The remaining members of the modern desert movement reflect on building landmarks in and around Palm Springs" The Press- Enterprise. The Press Enterprise. 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EALLIfO.I111A r1 AF[HILSLiS ti r4 F All 4'1 r4 7 "1 r•"�'.��- �l �- :� f�777 jt/�I ;r .q it I I _ �eV7 LLJ Z�l < I- � < U) < LL LL A.� 4d R V') V Tj SUNDAY,NOVEMBER 16,2003 Section Feathered F I ftiends E I'le E "R 7 For those patient enough P 7 to own birds Childratift 10ISCOWrY NUVEOL10111111 the bond laws h at will disca yf!u ve a lifetirne "W PE 0, LE DESERT LIVING,171 I diutlRil.9.1T4R Niciiiiiii Veinal,PmoNg 778-4 944 rru:778-4654 7601 321-0601 www.cdr GMAT"6010 villsolethereseasurr earn Thefine of mayor buildings designed by E. Stmrt Williams 1979 1989-1990 1996 .I 7. nli SPCCFAL ro TIEL Dil'nkl sUN soalerl' I Annenberg Center, Eisenhower Medical Adrian and Cass Graff-Radford house in Rancho Palm Springs Desert Museum Steve Chase Center,in Rancho Mirage. Mirage art wing.Chnatopher Mills is the associated archdect 1916 Palm Springs Desert Museum 101 museum Dirvo. 1972 jchit e ctur�d icon Grafton Hills College out of Yucaipa toward Redlands, can be seen from 1-10 E. Stewart W�Ijmi$' L "I'm jUst an 1968 life is built o1_1 independent modeln ard-Litectue architect, who lived in a Small town, and was given a frill share of credit Slewnri Willirions,do,dis- unguisliad Faln,Springs an in die modernism hITLcL,taboo111,;CnSL in 1EQ modern splendor,,lu,ca, Movement" living mom at Seen I-Acez,CountryClub r E.Stew=WiLliarans a,rTy 7, _niro-gh rim sl.ss bclb.d him.% S1l-ll1.Idl=,ph.m vivo of die es,crieward Eris funn,mme fiaarrdlraid-lalpP ,11-7.1- 13cillyhoud,bi,1 corriltanabic,the color Crolft0fl Hills College .IZ in -.71anic sore", Yucaipa Expanding rill,ambiance are abstract rri a IOU'of modem arCl11WinUrC "I[was the 1111dolc ofelie foepicemor; plunicengs by his son,Gcc&cy Williams Of Lhe Comment and Scandinavia But tone wasn't any consuroction at all." of Scia FrEncisco World War II brici OUT in Europa Ulic Then the war cane.So He had spent 1964 The cider Wllismc l, morel in ne%I year,and Willimo-�like everyone about a decade"after ginduarlon flo_lt- long-siteved shirt with Textured ao.,iors, else a,the Ullin,d States,wo,clexonai a ioF around I was about 35 years old be- in runes of gray and blue.At hi,side is a passport because of the neutrality sec. fore w,,settled down in Palm Spring,in cloc Lucite care which he has Handy"as "They didn't want any inciderie,in- 1946.(Most of die war was t clear in the a sucinayingrinfluence: vci American inuzens(abroad)."He Navy,srationi,;i arTlic Marc Island slup- "I use it a.a piccauuorn.It belonged could nor rctum to collect lU-fiancee yald,north of San Pranci,cc)" to try lovely f"" so she came to laun."Wino Haler in- I-Iis failIcir,luiown for designing dic On the Table onCt 10 Illoo 15 a UlVL11 vadecl Norway and Dcomarit,trial was Palm Spnng5 Plus in 1936,and brother --- fe,mcd picture of a smiling young wom- tin si5r,11,Hal P,wnts were,fearful"and (Roib,,r)wine already here,so they a_ an in.1 shorrqli:cvcd focell,crowned by IOT Her go.S0.wnrr:and Mari war¢mar- Lablished a Utdc Ern undcu his fadicr',i E small Hat and Carrying 2ouquar of ried in New York City mime and license. danics:andl c1cephirriurn "My lovely wife Williams had remcivalad from Connell "Roger and I didn't lari arlykJlirng on our wedding day"in 19.10 Univcmiy in 1932,nod spoor another about nIChaCCL.rC blal&nj COULI, They had a daring willaime iotcc. yLir at the University of1?errnqyh,,inia inning,how to put set of drawingi Ill- .131 Than was no JJUMr The YOU-11 mUPiL had fall,,.in love l. earning his ma%Un. gorier,WTae5PM!b22T1ims." 1938 in sloclqholu,a stop will1ilms to get into die lob market. PIL...see WILLMNIS,TS �FLMAI.TO I Ili On111K I 1,1 Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Mountain Station,E Stewart Williams C. 1958 C. 1906 1956 1953 and Roger Williams with Tudor 711gineenng and Varl Santa Fe Palm Springs High porstlon Savings and School Auditorlum Loan J.248 Ramon Road. t el building Now 1962 occupied by wes-smarr c�l •x All Cc,4555 S. I. Palm Canyon Dan r A 1950 The The William and Marjorie Edris Jewish house in Palm Springs.. Community "Y Center, Temple 1952 Isar a I in 1941 Coachella Vall%Savings Palm Springs. Oasis building Sinatra and Loan in Palm Designed with Springs-Architect,are 5 Harry and Th11'..s1--VL1lnN alirw to Till,1,56u.Lrm sci corner of Palm House 81bewert Williams and Roger Roger e E.Stewart and Mari Williams Canyon Drive @I Talmultz 1148 AlEjo f R001 711, Williams Williams. house in Palm Springs, Canyon Drive Williams take on modern architecture like "mat sits n top of the lull he Parthenon did."The Williams like t consensus was "If you can do Conrinued from El "Modem architecture,"Stewart desert floor from on a boulder-strewn tivs, you can do the museum." "You have to have a wide span Williams says, "started long before (hillside)." So of course Williams erected of knowledge and experience be- World War II" — in 1918. In the Williams hates the ubiquitous the Palm Springs Desert Muse- f it•e people will mist you."And aftermath of the first world war as a "gyp(sum) board,"the stuff of which um we have today, and as The fi- Williams believes in"very highly result of the terrible destruction, so tract homes are made. "In the Eons nal strake in his career, came derailed drawings."He is not much building was required. Simple, house,the ceiling throughout is select back in the mid-90s to supervise one to say, "We'll work it out on without ornament, low-cost box-like kilmdried Douglas fir, sand-blasted to the tricky upper-level addition. the job." rectangular structures with a bring out the grain It ties the house When he finished up in 1996, "I "The only other office in town reasonable amount of glass. together.The walls go up seven feet was 88 by that time, and decid- was (]'aim) Clark and (Albert) "It was a new way of thinking that and stop.The telling floats." ed to call it a day."After hun- Frey;there weren't many choic- appealed to us who came along after He doesn't like a random use of glass. dreds of thousands of hours es." Guess who walked into his. that wave." Rather than the German It's meant for"opening up houses to leaning over a draft board, he In May 1947, a New York and French forerunners, Williams was the outside." He welcomed "'the wanted to spend time with the singer dropped by and said "I particularly"Impressed by the invention of large sheets of glass for woman he always refers to as want to build a house." He was Scandinavians."The Finnish Alvar sliding doors. (Perfect for) "Palm "my lovely wife." "young, married to Nancy,with AaRo and father and son, Eltel and Springs, where for nine months of the Two years later she died. Old two little kids."Williams did Echo Saarinen, and the Swedish E.G. year we have a lovely climate age not being for sissies,his en- recognize Frank Sinatra, not Asplund and Sven Markelius. (Young "The materials of tho house should orgy has gone down;he's lost quite yet an icon. Williams met Markelius when he reflect the quality,and color and inches of height. "I want to move in by Christ- worked at constructing the 1939 New character of the home. In the Edris "I hurt all The Time—I've mas," Sinatra said. York World's Fair.The alder architect house,the low masonry wall of the learned to live with that." "Ile wanted the normal was erecting the Swedish pavilion.) guest room and the Fireplace wall What's hard is being"all alone things,"Williams says,plus a He "admired them because their reflect the colors of boulder. .they in the silence." projection room. The site was architecture was more related to the have a special patina —a sunburn." But he's sorted out his papers, our on Alejo. There weren't any environment. It's different on the flat — JORm Pi,,RR donating the important ones to houses around it. Across the the museum, and put together a street"was a little airport, the video. "I'm still working on get original airport scraped our of the old Pasco El Nlirador in grounds. It was a "sidewalk cu- zing photos together." Some are Elie sand." Palm Springs. In his day it was riosity" spot on the other side of by the master photographer surrounded by"a thousand Tahquitz, with "a sniffed coyote, Julius Shulman. "He document- Second house petunias."Now it's surrounded several cases of rardesnakcs and ed every major job we did," in- That was Williams'first house. by tract houses a few owls, cactus specimens." eluding the famous shot of the His second came along in the The home was warm and Eventually, "we built a new Washington Mutual bank build- early 1950s,The Edris House, inviting,with The primal feature building beside it, a single rect- ing. recently honored with an historic of a fireplace—"a place of angle."The museum became a His artist son Geoffrey was ar- designation by the new Architec- refuge, that's the point of archi- social force, "with docents•— riving for a visit that next day, Lure and Design Council of The Lecture." volunteers, including my wife." and Williams' daughter,Mari Palm Springs Desert Museum. Glass artists Dalc Chihuly ,Musical concerts were staged as Anne, comes often. "Sydney has At the:glamorous celebration bought It and had the walls fund-raisers, some in the 1,100- me over for Sunday dinner, and party at the spectacular suucture painted yellow and blue. Subse- capacity Palm Springs High sometimes during the week." on a hillside above Chmo quenr owners have been more School auditorium That the That would be his daughter-in- Canyon,Williams was lionized. observant of its spirit. Williams team constructed. lacy,museum liaison to the Ar- He reminisced about Marjorie "I didn't do so very many By the late 1960s museum di- clvtecrural Council, married to and William Edris,who felt thc houses, about six (in the style of) rectors decided a new museum son Erik, an ophthalmologist. home was "a place of magic." so-called modernism," Williams was needed. Williams traveled to Stewart Williams has a woman They became "cherished says, and reported on 15 to 20 muse- coming in to prepare a midday friends."Williams remembers His projects—schools, banks urns. He worked about a year on dinner, then he usually slips "siring on this terrace with my and offices—include his own the project. However, when it supper. "Oh, sometimes I have a lovely wife, (enjoying) Marjone's office, the Oasis building on the came contract time, the tniseces martini while I'm watching tele- special hors d'oeuvres with sour coihher of Palm Canyon Drive thought"a big New York archi- vision." cream and caviar." and Tahquitz Canyon Way, feet"might be in order. This desert-view prize now be- where Starbucks is today And Williams took them to "one of longs to J.R. Roberts and John of course, the museum our best jobs," the remarkable Jorie Parr is a Palm Springs Xloccardo, who also have a bay- Crafton ldills College (near Yu- freelance writer at gfparr@aol.com viu'w home in Sausalito,where Desert Museum Roberts has served as mayor. Williams had been associated \ f Desert N MIRWg: writ �1 j Roberts saluted the architect, with Palm Springs Deseluse- "You built this house so well, um since it was a tiny barracks- resroring if was easy." type building, war surplus ,. Williams built and lived in his moved over from the El Mirador own home for 40 years. It's on wartime instant-hospital 414 i of lot to JJJ,,,JJJ�e �rka +110 Lush new sportswear and dresses vaitli Southwest dash llu 7hank ul for N I 111'r F7Gfer Lfd. m�yt N- ! ti, Hvatt Cxrand C haimptotls .Resort Spa d TRUNK S IH O W I!�tINNII ��I�li�� a � � �) �rank;g ivin Buffet L d, IItl y I p ' h d.,,. 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Be related to Santa Fe Building in Palm At an honorary luncheon on Dayton-based National Cash their love of nature and natur- Springs at the corner of May 17 local architect Stewart Register heiress Julia Camel]to al materials, their use of Baristo and Palm Canyon. He Williams will receive the high- design and construct The Plaza wood. stint and the integra- is also proud of certain special est award bestowed by the in 1934.Built in the heart of the tion of landscape elements. Palm Springs homes. "I like American Institute of Depression, The Plaza was the "To me contemporary archi- the Bdriss home, the Sinatra Architects (AIA)—he will be first actual `shopping center' in tecture means allowing the site home with its lovely open named to the AIA College of the desert area. to suggest an architectural solu- space and first grade redwood, Fellows. Elected by a jury of When Stewart arrived there tion,letting the site generate the the Stevens Road home I their peers, only a few new were only ultimate designed for my son Erik and Fellows are selected each year. two architects form, and his wife Sidney, and Dr. and "Besides being a great — Albert then design- Mrs. Graff-Radford's Rancho architect, he's one of the finest Prey and , ing an open Mirage home with its unusual people around," says Don John Clark, plan using pinwheel configuration plan." Wexler, a local architect who besides his t h natural mate- Williams has made many helped spearhead Williams' own family, ',,°','.3 : ;"5,:';,';'f : : rials. I contributions in the fields of ALA award. "They just don't in town and always tried design and the environment. 3'"�4a,�� t r:` s.. ,l'°a... 5�3rFe5e come any better than Stewart. no houses to itlie, . t,; ,.'.,',,, `, 3s''s,t<a=sR to keep the He often presented the popu- i He is so deserving and long r e ❑ t i''�.e ., �, . . , . ,, •'�e rye elements of laz slide show he developed i overdue for national recom- Newlyweds Its ;, a=';° i. 4.{',LDf a':,° „pp the site, the on the winning of the West.As ���'n:'Q', 1,ql,Y� ion.Today it's rare for the AIA Stewart and �,,.i;;Y,;,f ,,;;f,; ,,3},faRa<s'',g;f,,r}!;P: 1k,ln boulders, president of the Palm Springs to name a solitary architect. M a r i kN trees, dunes Collaborative,a consortium of This award has become big Williams " ''' ` and hum- local architects, Williams business for the big firms" took a pent- Stewart Williams mocks. worked on an architectural Williams, who will turn 90 house in The "1 always survey of downtown. In the i years old this fall,has enjoyed a Plaza, occupying the space considered the angle of the 1960's the Collaborative distinguished career in the field above what is now See's can- sun and its impact on a build- helped create an enormous of architecture. After gmdua- dies Harry, Stewart, and Roger ing. For materials, .I often scale model and plan for rede- tion from Cornell University, soon converted an adjacent shel- used birch, walnut, teak and veloping the downtown area. with a master's degree from ter on the roof to their offices. concrete with integral colors "It was a way of organizing University of Penn,he lectured Williams, Williams and for floors and walls. I tried to re-development.We got lots of on contemporary art, architec- Williams created architecture in find materials that wouldn't applause, but no building. Lure and held classes in photog- that makeshift shelter until mov- peel or fade. On the Desert People who come here don't raphy and watercolor at Bard ing across the street,t0 an office Museum, for example, I used want anything to change. It's College, in the newly constructed Oasis volcanic cinder on the non- still that way," says Williams. When WW 11 broke out, he Building above the present weight bearing walls.Its color Except today Coachella Valley applied for a Naval commis- Starbucks. After Harry died in blends with the surrounding folks are more willing to pay' Sion and was assigned to Marc 1957,Roger and Stewart carried mountain patina as well as the homage to their homegrown Island Naval Base-San on the firm. other building materials, and exceptional local architect, Francisco.His father Harry and In Palm Springs Stewart Williams would like to be Stewart Williams, Fellow brother Roger, also architects worked only on contemporary remembered for his large American Institute of educated at Cornell,had moved architecture. He admits being commercial buildings: the Architects. 00(712 The following is from the College of Fellows Investiture Ceremony held at the 1999 AIA National Convention in Dallas,Texas on May 7,1999: if E. STEWART WILLIAMS AIA CALIFORNIA DESERT DESIGNING IN VISUAL HARMONY WITHIN A UNIQUE DESERT REGION, HIS ARCHITECTURE EXHIBITS FUNCTION, SERENITY, AND A COMPATIBILITY WITH THE LANDSCAPE, REQUIRING GREAT SKILL AND PROVIDING MUCH INSPIRATION . E. STEWART WILLIAMS, FAIR T Z s �L �y Yfl��4y7 PTHE AMERICAN INSTITUTE QF ARCHITECTS DECLARES THAT // IS ADVANCED TO FELLOWSHIP BY THE JURY OF FELLOWS FOR NOTABLE CONTRIBUTION' TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE PROFESSION OF ARCHITECTURE AND IS ENTITLED TO USE THE TITLE FELLOW AND THE INITIALS FAIA IN ADDITION TO ALL OTHER RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF MEMBERSHIP. DATED � LLtf/ �19 All ESIDENT G 4 SECRETARY 0 a f� ro it __X_�v _ i .� _ i't _. __ .. .. •_ �- ' ? FOREWORD By Mla:e15.. meant to be used and enjoyed by everyone who experienced them. His buildings are"client-centric"as opposed to"architect-centric" €- _? As one of the founding fathers of the Palm Springs Modern and that is a critical component for unnderstand'unghis work. I:i > ` st�de,E.Stewart�V'iiliams brought a humanistic architecture Williams has stated that his architectural philosophy 1ras i- I to the spectacular desert landscape.With a career duration of simple,"Tire character of the site should be the generator of the 50 years [his last building was completed when he was 86 years form of the architect's solution.The architecture sInonld be an old), flue California desert is gifted with an abundance of his expression of the form that surrounds it"That places 14'ilIiams' unique brand of Modernism—a mixture of natural and man- work firmly in the Frank Lloyd Wright camp(integrated to the made materials,seamless in teriorlexterior flow,profiise warmth building site),as opposed to,say Le Corbusier(buildings that and a firm dedication to allow the power of the desert to inform stand sculpturally in contrast to their immediate context).If he much of his work. was designhig a building in the desert mountains, the structure First and foremost,Williams created buildings that are clearly merges into the landscape through subtle coloring and textures defined by the parameters of his clients'needs.He was not an that cause a fusion with the site.If the building ivas a band,-on architect building shrines to himself,but someone who under- Palm Canyon Drive,or an alpine visitor's center,that location stood the program requirements and made that the top priority. irould dictate the form as appropriate for that building site.His When clients came to Williams, they knew they would get contextual ability is one of the major factors that set A-Villiams' buildings reflecting their functional intent A bank always looks work apart from his architectural contemporaries working in like a bank,a museum like a museum and a house like a house. the desert.If his work was set on a Midwestern plain,I assure More specifically,in the latter instance,like a home. you it would have a very different look. When remarking to Williams how impressed I was with the Williams is a romantic,although admittedly one with a prao complex and integrated interior/exterior relationships of his matie spine.A pragmaLic rmnantic,seemingly a contradiction in r� awn bouse,he corrected me to say that it wasn't a house,but a terms,but in Williams'case,the truth.His architectural solutions "home."That,for me,told the tale of Williams'work succinctly. always have a very groumded and functional plan.This is His priority was designing buildings for people,not abstract interspersed with his unabashed love of materials.Williams' concepts intended to be admired from afar,but buildings that were work is symphonic in its use of texture and material; GTt' r,1Ar rlFier►— t -tip PIP C;Pwair3 it _ p _ 14. • .. .. - _. _ _ - .r;tip.: V �L:S1�1'i11' subtle colorations playoff delicate contrasts of material as the And there is Lite pure pleasure quotient of a Stewart GVilliams desert light extracts the nuances,each note hitting the perfect pitch. building,The Pahn Springs desert is not the place of the lonely L•fany great architects are gifted sculptors.With Williams, and thirsty saguaro cactus; this desert is one that was largely that gift extends to two-dimensional media as well.A skilled built on the notion of providing pleasure,and there is a cor- illustrator,as well as a talented watercolorist and photographer, responding pleasure component to Williams'work—the utter Williams brings a lyrical arlistry to every aspect of his buildings: sensuousness of the materials,the feeling of contentment that the proportions are superb,the flow between spaces is always one experiences inside the spaces he created,the harmony of the graceful,the transitions are executed smoothly and gradually, materials he used,the use of light,both natural and artificial, and the artist's eye is evident in his weave of forms and textures. and the-sheer grace of his designs. tiYdliams'buildings dolt knock you over the head,or make Williams'work is solidly embedded into the context of Palm your jaw drop in surprise.His buildings are complex stories that Springs and is a defining fact of our built environment.I am bring each element into focus in a gradual series of statements, hopeful that the abundant recognition that his buildings now one leading logically to the next and combining to create a receive will inspire their longevity as his work is one of the harmonious whole, essential features of what makes Palm Springs Palm Springs.We Williams'creativity is admirably abundant in his work.He can only hope that future generations itifl be able to learn from his would never take the easy way out.If there was an opportunity structures,as do the throngs of tourists currently brought to this to personalize an angle,bring an unusual element unto the fore- region by the architecture of his era.The desert was a never-ending t ground,or have his way with the most ordinary of elements,he source of inspiration for Williams and this passion was brought would go for it with gusto,and the results speak for themselves. to life in his buildings.Williams is fond of saying,and I quote, I Throughout all of his buildings,one sees evidence of what I refer ""toile Albert Frey and Richard Neutra brought Modernism to I� to as the"Williams touch."Mundane objects become special in a the desert,I brought the desert unto Nlo dernism."To;kche? Williams'building.A'creative turn is the expected norm,as he j Of[;celof William„Williams&Williams,Archikecks,A I.A,upskairs in ire Oaria Building _ beautified everything from a cabinet on a wall[o a medicine at 222 S.A PalmcaBycn ore.e,Palm S,,inzI. chest in a bathroom,things most architects would take for granted, PHOTO BY II UU3 SOL I!CI{LOV]FESV EARE OF L STU LFi WIL'If M• rI 1.L' Fl.TI NIJ•T.5.V.l TH 1� •IISaI N but in lVilliams'hand,are executedwith skill,ingenuity and beauty. JULIUS IHUL•Ii14 PM,C C2 PHY FP.CNI V_,BES i4:V l'-c^ePV n FILL CETTY RE•5}['H:ISl,ITU,= Job List by Date(partial) 1946 E.Stewart Williams Apartment (Potter Building) 1947 Frank Sinatra House 1947 Earl Cordrey's"Colony" 1948 Pepper Tree Inn 1949 Baseball & Rodeo Stadiums(City of Palm Springs) 1949 Temple Isaiah (Jewish Community Center) 1950 Desert Hospital (first phase) 1950 Florsheim Shoe Store 1951 Ralph Kiner House 1952 Bligh House 1953 Palm Springs Desert Museum (first building) 1953 William Edris House 1954 Desert Isle Hotel 1955 E. Stewart Williams House 1955 Palm Springs City Hall (Joint Venture with Clark& Frey) 1956 Palm Springs High School Auditorium 1958 College of the Desert Gym, Pool &Locker Buildings 1958 Theodore Sutter House 1959 Desert Hospital (second phase) 1960 Santa Fe Federal Savings & Loan, Palm Springs Branch 1960 Palm Springs Unified School District Administration Building 1962 Oasis Hotel for Western Hotels 1963 Junior High School for Desert Sands Unified School District(Lincoln) 1963 Desert Hospital (third phase) 1963 Emergency Operations Center—Palm Springs City Hall 1964 Riverside County Administration Center—India, CA 1965 Alterations to Council Chamber—Palm Springs City Hall 1965 Redevelopment of Central Business District(Palm Springs Collaborative) 1965 Alma Walker House 1966 Crafton Hills College—Site Selection & Plan 1967 Santa Fe Federal Savings& Loan—Palm Springs, CA 1968 Addition to Palm Springs Desert Museum (Marcuse Auditorium) 1969 Completion of First Phase—Crafton Hills College, Yucaipa,CA 1970 Santa Fe Federal Savings& Loan—Civic Center—San Bernardino, CA 1970 New Desert Museum —Site Selection & Planning 1972 Riverside County Administration Center—Palm Springs, CA 1972 Great Western Plaza Complex--Palm Springs, CA 1974 Police Training Center—Palm Springs, CA 1976 Performing Arts Center--Crafton Hills College 1977 Master Plan—Santa Fe Federal --San Bernardino, CA 1979 Annenberg Center—Eisenhower Medical Center 1980 Administrative Offices—Palm Springs Desert Museum 1982 Addition to Palm Springs City Hall 1983 Erik& Sidney Williams House 1983 Heart Institute of the Desert 1989 Graff-Radford House 1991 Linda Ragin House 1993 Addition to the Palm Springs Desert Museum (Steve Chase Wing) 1995-1996 Construction of the Palm Springs Desert Museum Addition E. STEWART WILLIAMS SIGNIFICANT AWARbS 1933 SILVER MEDAL OF THE A.I.A. UPON GRADUATION rROM CORNELL UNIVERSITY 1934 THEOPHILUS PARSONS CHANDLER FELLOWSHIP - UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA 1936 ZABRISKIE PRIZE, TOP PURCHASE AWARD OF THE AMERICAN WATER COLOR SOCIETY IN NEW YORK 1938 FINALIST IN GUGGENHEIM FELLOWSHIPS FOR RESEARCH IN MODERN ARCHITECTURE 1954 CERTIFICATE OF HONOR TO WILLIAMS &WILLIAMS FOR EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN OF THE TEMPLE ISAIAH, AWARDED BY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS 1961 DESIGN CONSULTANT FOR GRADUATE STUDENT CENTER& FACULTY CLUBUNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, AWARDED GOLD MEDAL OF RCIA 1966 AWARD OF HONOR TO WILLIAMS &WILLIAMS FOR CREATIVE USE OF CONCRETE ON THE COACHELLA VALLEY SAVINGS & LOAN BUILDING IN PALM SPRINGS, AWARDED BY THE PORTLAND CEMENT ASSOCIATION 1969 SPECIAL CITATION TO FIRM OF WILLIAMS &WILLIAMS FOR THE DESIGN OF THE SANTA FE FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN BUILDING IN PALM SPRINGS, AWARDED BY THE INLAND CALIFORNIA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS 1973 FIRST AWARD OF EXCELLENCE AWARDED TO WILLIAMS CLARK&WILLIAMS FOR CRAFTON HILLS COLLEGE BY THE INLAND CALIFORNIA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICA INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS 1974 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Or PALMS SPRINGS, HONORING E. STEWART WILLIAMS FOR DEVOTING COUNTLESS HOURS OF HIS TIME FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE COMMUNITY' AS CHAIRMAN OF THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION 1978 SPECIAL AWARD OF EXCELLENCE TO WILLIAMS CLARK& WILLIAMS FOR DESIGN OF PALM SPRINGS DESERT MUSEUM, AWARDED BY INLAND CALIFORNIA CHAPTER, AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS. 1987 FIRST HONOR AWARD FOR HILLSIDE RESIDENCE OF DR. AND MRS. ERIK WILLIAMS IN PALM SPRINGS, AWARDED BY MASONRY INSTITUTE OF CALIFORNIA IN COMPETITION SPONSORED BY DESERT CHAPTER AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS. E. STEWART WILLIAMS POSTIONS RELD 1961 PRESIDENT OF THE INLAND DISTRICT, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS 1962 DESIGN CONSULTANT FOR GRADUATE STUDENT CENTER & FACULTY CLUB, UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA 1963 MEMBER OF INTERNATIONAL JURY FOR THE ARCHITECTURAL COMPETITION FOR SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY CONDUCTED BY THE ARCHITECTURAL INSTITUTE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA IN VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA 1965- SPONSOR OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL PLANNING ASSOCIATION, 1966 MEMBER OF "SCOPE," THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS' SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON PROBLEMS OF ENVIRONMENT 1967 PRESIDENT OF THE PALM SPRINGS PLANNING COLLABORATIVE, A GROUP OF SEVEN ARCI•IITECTS COMMISSIONED BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TO PREPARE A COMPREHENSIVE REPORT AND DESIGN FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY'S CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT 1974 MEMBER OF THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION OF PALM SPRINGS AND CHAIRMAN, DESIGN MANUAL COMMITTEE FOR THE PALM SPRINGS CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ARCHITECTURAL PIRM OWNERSHIP 1946 - 1956 WILLIAMS, WILLIAMS & WILLIAMS 1957 - 1976 WILLIAMS & WILLIAMS 1972- 1990 WILLIAMS, CLARK& WILLIAMS 1990 - 2005 E. STEWART WILLIAMS, A.T.A., ARCHITECT OTHER POSITIONS. , 1943 - 1946 SERVICE IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY, MARE ISLAND NAVAL YARD, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA X)ESCRXPTIVE DATA FORM'TILE R. S. REYNOLDS 1MEMORIAL AWARD TO 86 COMPLETED 9Y NOMINEE(IN ENGLISH) A. What kind of building is it? Branch office for a Savings & Loan Association in California B. pate of completion of project. September, 1961 C. Owner's proeramruquiremenis—special orunusuul. The Owner's program requirements were simple: First: A completely open, flexible and functional plan for efficient operation of the Savings & Loan business. Second: A dignified, inviting structure designed to attract more customers in a highly competitive field. Third: A rigid budget, consistent with State wide averages for similar structures. i i D. Type of construction. Light steel 'frame, with aluminum and glass walls, contrasted with solid shear walls of simple reinforced concrete block. Entire structure elevated on floating concrete base surrounded by landscaped moat. E. Mechanical systems. Completely air conditioned, with Arkla refrigeration and healing system, distributed through perimeter floor outlets. i Intercom throughout by PABX telephone equipment. Closed circuit TV and IBM hook-up with main office planned for future. Color Accents: Vivid royal blue & fiesta red F. Materials (other tban aluminum). against all white background i Floors- Terrazzo Furnishings: Hans Knoll and Robert Johns Walls: Glass and Aluminum Ceilings: Acoustical tile-mineral type Special Vault and Accessories: Navajo rugs, baskets and Shear Walls: Concrete block i authentic Indian relics Wood Finish: Walnut Sculpture: Beaten brass figure of Indian G. 1 . Use of Aluminum; Window Wall Mullions - Kawneer Cast Aluminum Letters - A. d. Bayer Roof Fascia - Kawneer Light Fixtures - General Lighting Entrance Doors - Kawneer Eggcrate Ceiling Grilles - Sunbeam Lighting Zourite Panels - Kawneer Air Cond. Registers - Titus Sun Screens - Brise-Soliel NAS Duct Work - 3-S Aluminum Lobby Gates & Grilles - Anotec Coping and Flashing - .050 Aluminum Stair Railings - Blumcraft Roof Vent Housings - Titus, Type PXL Hardware - Schlage 2. Each of the above aluminum materials were selected by the Architect for a specific reason: First: Because each item was stocked commercially, easily obtainable and within the limits of the budget. Second: Because of maintenance free characteristics, aluminum was selected for all locations exposed to the sun, to human hands, and to light and heat. Third: Because good, clean design was considered of prime importance, the Architects selected what they considered to be the best designed products on the commercial market today. a. Northrop' s "Brise Soliel" is the onl sun screen manufactured today that is scientifically designed to shiel interior of a building from the direct rays of the sun at any and/or all hours of the day, yet allows the occupant a view of the outside. The Architects improved a bit on the Manufacturer' s idea by placing the sun screens on tracks so they could be opened for the purpose of washing the glass panels behind them (see photograph in folder) . b. Hardware, doors, frames and railings subject to exposure of hand oils and perspiration are most resistant to corrosion if fabricated in aluminum and given an anodic coating. Marvelous new shades of color are available through this process and several of the aluminum surfaces in the building submitted are in light amber Kalcolor - a rich, gleaming shade of metallic color abso- lutely unobtainable in another material . c. Grilles of Anotec grating, again selected because of the Manufacturer's design, form a beautiful entrance to the main banking area, and at the same time provide security for the business areas during evenings when the entry lobby remains open for community meetings in the large staff room on the lower level . d. Even such small things as the Titus supply and return registers and the aluminum eggcrate diffuser grilles over the light Fixtures are as simply and beautifully designed as if they were custom made. e• The total design of a building is the secret to its success , and no building is better than its smallest detail . The Manufacturers of aluminum products have done a magnificient job in providing today' s Architects with finely desi•geed-na•t•e•ri•a-1-sy__ 4.t, IS hard to conceive of a building 1n which aluminum products do not play a prime role. H. The theory of any design is best expressed by the principles which guide the Architect in his approach to the problem at hand. First: To arrange the client's needs in the simplest, most logical plan possible. Second: To select a structural system best suited to meet the size and shape of the resultant space. Third: To adjust the scale and proportion of the building to the human being who will occupy it. Fourth: To pay infinite care to every detail within the whole so that the unity of the entire structure is maintained. Fifth• To achieve, if possible, quality within the space enclosed that -elevates the human spirit above thea level of mere daily existence. Sixth: To satisfy himself that he has done his best, within the limits of the budget, to give his client the most professional job possible. The building submitted herein most surely fulfills these principles. No attempt has been made to be radically different. The "jazz and flying Limber" so often associated with the Savings & Loan business is conspicuous by its absence. The building stands today in all its lightness and delicacy as a simple example of good architecture. What more can one say? I I i I I DATE. SUBMITTED � y_ CASE. NO.� (To be assigned) CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Department of Planning &Building Historic Site Designation nation TO THE APPLICANT: Your cooperation in completing this application and supplying the information requested will expedite City review of your application pursuant to local procedure. Applications submitted will not be considered complete until all submittal requirements are met. Staff may require additional information depending upon the specific project needs. Please submit this application and subsequent material to the Department of Planning &Building_ NAME OF APPLICANT Yli 5Ee11 ehep r of i9C Check One: ❑ Owner ❑ Lessee- ❑ Authorized Agent Applicant's Address: 32 CD �& a I T;17 ,44 fYl Telephone Number: �X Site Address: 300 -9Lt T Cat L y 0�,4 bEel U E AI`M_SeFUN&S ...M g/22-4z)-7- Construction Date: _L qsl ❑ Estimated ❑ Factual Architect: i r`L I q Builder: Present Owner: S S t O L, S Original Owner: HSD Revised 8/98 4 i Important Owners: Other Historic Associations: Common Name : Historic Name: AMERIC(I Tqu11y6.S / A_-0& Assessor's P-,arcel Number: �� 3 - a G 4 - oc S—_ Zone: _�'sb---Se(2,m0IJ - IS'Q-4 Land Use: ang41C?2t°t�L - Ey--aL Lk,- Is this project on fee land or Indian =t land F-1? (Check One) HSD Revised 9198 5 Please check the appropriate boxes: ARCHITECTURAL STYLE ❑ Vernacular Adobe 1800-1950 ❑ Bungalow 1895-1930 ❑ Vernacular Wood Frame 1850-1950 ❑ Prairie Style 1905-1930 ❑ Vernacular Brick 1850-1950 ❑ Pueblo Revival 1905-1940 ❑ Vernacular Ranch House 1850-1950 ❑ Mediterranean/Spanish Rv. 1915-1940 ❑ Vernacular (other) 1850-1950 ❑ Modeme/Art Deco 1920-1940 ❑ Gothic Revival 1850-1910 International Style 1925-1950 ❑ Italiante 1860-1880 ❑ California Style Post 1945 ❑ French Second Empire 1860-1890 Commercial ❑ Mission Revival 1890-1920 ❑ Other: ❑ Craftsman Bungalow 1895-1920 PRIMARY BUILDING MATERIAL ROOF TYPE ❑ Wood Frame ❑ Gable ❑ Other: ❑ Log ❑ Hip ❑ Adobe Brick ❑ Half-Hipped ❑ Brick ❑ Gablet ❑ Stone ❑ Shed ❑ Stucco ❑ Gambrel Concrete Flat ® Metal ❑ Mansard Other:OLA5S ❑ Hipped Gable Are there any significant decorative elements? Yes ❑ No If yes, briefly describe: HSD Revised 8/98 6 1 0 RELATED FEATURES SURROUNDINGS ❑ Barn ❑ Open Land ❑ Carriage House ❑ Scattered Buildings ❑ Garage ❑ Densely Built-up ❑ Shed ALTERATIONS ❑ Outhouse Major ❑ Windmill ❑ Minor ❑ Water Tower ❑ Unaltered ❑ Tankhouse If altered, briefly describe: ❑ hitching Post ❑ Fence ❑ Wall ❑ Unusual Curb ❑ Unusual Sidewalk PRESENT CONDITION ❑ Formal Gardens Excellent ❑ Unusual Trees Good 9 ❑ Expansive Lawns ❑ Fair ❑ Other: ❑ Deteriorated ❑ Destroyed USE F BUILDIN Current Use: Original Use: 1 Please list any sources used to complete this application: HSD l(1 ' Revised 8/98 7 PROOF OF PU13 ICATION This Is soave for(7hunn, r.;1; . `�ry ry�.0•�.�-+.P� �Nn. 0729 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEASING l V 1 J 1. HISTOF1C SttE P ANE;p RVAnON BOARD CITY COUNCI CALtFORN1A CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, Flapcsed Oeai nation of an,South palm Eanyan Omre ae a claw t Hiatoria She and Notice at Exemption from CEOA Applicant.rho City at palm Springs STATE'.OF CALIFORNIA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Historic Site Preservation Board of the City of Palm Springs, County of Riverside California will hold a ppub{,c hearing at its meeting of March 13,2007-The Historic Ste Preacrvation Board meeting begins at 3:15 am_In me 1-3r9e Canyon Way,ROOM SP City all, 9200 E.TahgW� and NOTICE W FURTHER OIVEN that the C y GI hand dp�plln hearing Palm at {s pmbetlnp of Appdf 4,2007, 1 am a citizen of the United States and a resident of The City h Council moaningg hdggrns at CIO p.m. In _the Council uncil at Ctry Hafh 3206 East Tar- the County afol'esaid; 1 am over the ago of eighteen gmiz Canyan.Way-Palm Springs- years,and not a party to or imCrCsiCd in$)to The purpose of both hedrings is to Consider des- above-emided matter, f am the principal Clerk of a 1 nation of o the building lecated at 300 South printer of the,DESERT SUN PUBLISHING Pale Garde ng Drive as ralllo apres,med,She Clry COMPANY g newspaper of general circulation, a GI¢II t W�tons Sit4eo'gnating trc budding as, printed and published in the city of Palm Springs, County of Riverside,and which newspaper has been I r ,,,,�, •;� adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the I ':_✓_ _ __°M""r""• . Superior Court of the County of Riverside,State of 119 1 California under the dale of March 24, 1988.Case Number 1912361 that the notice,of which the annexed is a printed copy(set in type not smaller than non pariel,has been published in each regular 1I; '' �' and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any I supplement thereof on the following dates,to wit: March 3",2007 _. .__. ..art w - �.w... y ue.a Is categarlc ^T DETERMINATION; ......................... I ENVIRONMENTAL exemptmrQvIThis re All iu the Car ZUU7 all exempt from rource puru- aatlonitlehabilltaSnl of the Gjioma EnArOnnmen f certify(or declare)under penalty of perjury that the tal Quality Act (CEECA), whereas the proposed designation meets the conditions outline❑d for foregoing i5 true and L01'I•eet. tlnn eg available fort pobj,re ew in the a0al art- merit of plannln{1 Services,Clty Hall,32oO E.Tab, n day qultz Ganyon Wey,palm Springs. - Dated at Patin Springs,California this--5 ', REyIGN1 OF-PBOJECT INE-OAM M6ne' Thaldingl - - rapon and other supPadtruf deermubl c review at af-••�------March-- ------------,3007 thl^p"sot are also avanabin for o the glty Hall botweon the hours of Br00 am.and 5�00 pp m� .Monday thfouggh,f in -pleas,contact , the pftice of the Clty Clerk at(16a) Merit too if yeu would like to schedule an appointment to re- view these documents. .J -_ ._._..._ COMMENT ON THIS APPLICATION: Responso to this notico may pe made verbally at the Public _ Si ature Hearing and/or m w,r,g before the hearing.Writ- CG ten comments insy b`, made to the Hlsmne Site Ptesematlon Beer tl and/or the City Co inell by let- E'-r 7,i.� - - ter(for mall or hand delivery)for �• .,;,t..I James Thompson, City ClerK 3200 E.Tahgtatz Gainy n way palm Springs. CA 92268 Any chnllengv of the proposad Pro)act in court G.0 tray be rmilbd.%raking only those issues raisedin at the public heating described m this city or clerk " - written con,spondonce deNvered to the ,ry Clerk ar prior tc. the Hisidrlc he Pg. (Qovem- ci Board and/or the C'it Ge4ricll nearing. (Govern- i- a r ( �1 moot Cade Section e500g[b)i21}.An 0PPodunita 1lAV will be given at,aid heanngs for all interested perzons to ba heard. Cuesflons Oaaurr�mant of case may he directed to Ken Lyon, p' planning Services at 1766)323-9265, SI necesna ayude can eta cads,podavor(lame a la GiuNd de Palm Springsy puede hablar can. Nad tel ine riegor ofonc (760)923•B2d5. emas hampsan, Clry Clerk ��++ published:3/3/2007 r, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD AND CITY COUNCIL CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA Proposed Designation of 300 South Palm Canyon Drive as a Class 1 Historic Site and Notice of Exemption from CEQA Applicant: The City of Palm Springs NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Historic Site Preservation Board of the City of Palm Springs, California, will hold a public hearing at its meeting of March 13, 2007. The Historic Site Preservation Board meeting begins at 8:15 a.m., in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. and NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, will hold a public hearing at its meeting of April 4, 2007. The City Council meeting begins at 6.00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. The purpose of both hearings is to consider designation of the building located at 300 South Palm Canyon Drive as a Class 1 Historic Site. After considering all information presented, the City Council may consider designating the building as a Class 1 Historic Site. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: This request is categorically exempt from review pursuant to Section 15331 (Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), whereas the proposed designation meets the conditions outlined for preservation of a historic resource. The application is available for public review in the Department of Planning Services, City Hall, 3200 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, REVIEW OF PROJECT INFORMATION: The staff report and other supporting documents regarding this project are also available for public review at the City Hall between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (760) 323-8204 if you would like to schedule an appointment to review these documents. COMMENT ON THIS APPLICATION: Response to this notice may be made verbally at the Public Hearing and/or in writing before the hearing. Written comments may be made to the Historic Site Preservation Board and/or the City Council by letter (for mail or hand delivery) to: James Thompson, City Clerk 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 Any challenge of the proposed project in court may be limited to raising only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at, or prior to, the Historic Site Preservation Board and/or the City Council hearing. (Government Code Section 65009(b)(21). An opportunity will be given at said hearings for all interested persons to be heard. Questions regarding this case may be directed to Ken Lyon, Department of Planning Services at (760) 323-8245. Si necesita ayuda con esta carta, porfavor (lame a la Ciudad de Palm Springs y puede hablar con Nadine Fieger telefono (760) 323-8245. lesThompson, City Clerk � � 01 Department of Planning Services N 3 ; : Vicinity Map S I GARISTO RA a d o o - rc S o > S G 4I 5 IIRNINO RO Legend - _- ------- ® Project Site 400'Radius --T usurrounding Parcels _- •„•,,,, _ _ CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CASE NO: HSPB Proposed DESCRIPTION: Application by the City of Palm Designation — Springs to consider designation of the building 300 S. Palm Canyon Drive located at 300 South Palm Canyon Drive, a Class 1 Historic Site, Zone CBD, Section 15, APN: 513- APPLICANT: The City of Palm Springs 204-005. ,009-600-353 D 009-601-689 009-601-692 BAEPILER REALTY CO PALM SPRINGS INN PEREIRA VALERIUM MARCUS 155 BROOKPARK DR 538 S SHOUSE AVE 2722 NE 33RD AVE CANFIELD,OH 44406 COVINA,CA 91724 PORTLAND,OR 97212 508-085-005 USA 50-004 ROBRAY HOTEL PARTNERSFIP 5 SA BI-002 USA 508 1150 BALLENA BLVD 220 USA BLA i ALAMEDA,CA 94501 i i 508-091-004 508-091-005 508-091-006 USA 508 BAEHLER REALTY CO USA 508 513-153-029 508-094-038 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF 513-153-034 USA 508 PALM SPRINGS LARRY KARMER VINEYARD PROP PO BOX 2743 1909 EL CAMINO REAL PALM SPRINGS,CA 92263 REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063 513-154-016 513-154018 TALALA PROP 513-154-017 IGD ASSOC 266 S PALM CANYON DR 2679 15TH AVE PALM SPRINGS,CA 92262 SAN FRANCISCO,CA 94127 513-154-040 513-154-044 513-154-045 296 PALM CANYON LLC CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITY OF PALM SPRINGS 201 WILSHIRE BLVD A28 PO BOX 2743 3200 E TAHQUITZ CANYON SANTA MONICA,CA 90401 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92263 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92263 513-154-046 513-154-047 513-154-048 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITY OF PALM SPRINGS 3200 E TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY 3200 E TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY 3200 E TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY PALM SPRINGS,CA 92262 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92262 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92262 513-154-049 513-202-002 513-202-009 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS MELLUM ERIC D DUET REAL ESTATE LTD 3200 E TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY 4 PARK PLZ 800 PARTNERSHIP PALM SPRINGS,CA 92262 1RVINE,CA 92614 5750 WILS141U BLVD 500 LOS ANGELES, CA 90036 513-202-010 513-203-006 513-203-012 DUET REAL ESTATE LTD DEL NORTE INVESTMENT CO LLC DEL NORTE INVESTMENT CO LLC PARTNERSHIP 383 S.PALM CANYON DRIVE 373 S.PALM CANYON DRIVE 5750 WILSHIRE BLVD 500 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92262 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92262 LOS ANGELES,CA 90036 513-203-013 513-203-016 513-203-017 MAREK FAMILY LTD PARTNERSHIP DEL NORTE INVESTMENT CO LLC DEL NORTE INVESTMENT CO LLC 72240 HIGHWAY 111 350 S_BELARDO ROAD 353 S.PALM CANYON DRIVE PALM DESERT,CA 92260 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92262 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92262 i i 513-204-003 513-204-004 513-204-005 PALM SPRINGS ORANGE LAND I-IOLPSRAC WESSMAN I•IOLDINGS 4221 WILSI IRE ELVD 430 4221 WILSHIRE BLVD 430 300 S PALM CANYON DR LOS ANGELES,CA 90010 LOS ANGELES,CA 90010 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92262 I i 513-204-006 ' MARONEY DENNIS 3&S A TRUST& 12604 ADDISON ST VALLEY VILLAGE,CA 91607 513-154.044 513.154-043 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITY OF PALM SPRINGS PO BOX 2743 3200 E TA14QUITZ CANYON WAY PALM SPRINGS,CA 92263 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92262 513-154-045 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS 513-154-049 3200 E TAHQUITZ CANYON CITY OF PALM SPRINGS PALM SPRINGS,CA 92263 3200 E TA14QUITZ CANYON WAY PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 513-154.046 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS 513-154-017 3200 E TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY PALM SPRINGS,CA 92262 513-154-047 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS 3200 E TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY PALM SPRINGS,CA 92262 SAS City of Palm Springs N Department of Planning Services 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way .,,���,•• Palm Springs, CA 92262 C-411FORN�'• Telephone:760-323-8245 - Fax.760-322-8360 Email:Joannel3@ci.palm-springs.ca.us MEMORANDUM Date: February 28, 2007 To: Claudia Salgado AND Bernadine Saldana Bureau of Indian Affairs From: Joanne Bruggemans, Secretary Planning Services Departmen Subject: Historic Site Preservation Board es nation Address: 300 South Palm Cany n D ive Here are neighborhood courtesy notices that need to be sent to the appropriate Indian landowners within the 400' radius of the project location. The APN numbers are : 508-085-004 508-091-002 508-091-004 508-091-006 508-094-038 1 have enclosed these notices for distribution and your file but should you require more notices, please let me know. Thank you for your continuous help and cooperation. Enclosures: 8 Notices 508-091-002 508-091-006 508-094-038 USA BIA USA 508 USA 508 508-085-004 508-091-004 USA 508 USA 508 NEIGHBORHOOD COALITIOR REPS l,HSgBii,-300i,S: PaIfn'liCanyonr;Dnve MS APRIL HILDNER MR JIM LUNDIN HS,PBim'eeting O11107" '' (TAHQUITZ RIVERS ESTATES) (DEEPWELL ESTATES) " PCI�rhe'eting�,-,0'4'.04.07 241 EAST MESQUITE AVENUE 1243 SO.SAGEBRUSH PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 MS ROXANN FLOSS MR JOHN HANSEN MS MALLIKA ALBERT (BEL DESIERTO NEIGHBORHOOD ) (WARM SANDS NEIGHBORHOOD) (CHINO CANYON ORGANIZATION) 930 CHIA ROAD PO BOX 252 2241 NORTH LEONARD ROAD PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 PALM SPRINGS CA 92263 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 MS DIANE AHLSTROM MR BOB MAHLOWITZ MS PAULA AUBURN (MOVIE COLONY NEIGHBORHOOD) (SUNMOR NEIGHBORHOOD GROUP) (SUNRISENISTA CHINO AREA) 475 VALMONTE SUR 246 NORTH SYBIL ROAD 1369 CAMPEON CIRCLE PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 MR BOB DICKINSON MR BILL SCOTT MR SEIMA MOLOI VISTA LAS PALMAS HOMEOWNERS (OLD LAS PALMAS NEIGHBORHOOD) (DESERT HIGHLAND GATEWAY EST) 755 WEST CRESCENT DRIVE 540 VIA LOLA 359 WEST SUNVIEW AVENUE PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262-2459 MS LAURI AYLAIAN MR PETE MORUZZI HISTORIC TENNIS CLUB ORG MODCOM AND PALM SPRINGS MODERN COMMITTEE 377 WEST BARIS70 ROAD HISTORIC SITE REP 1 I I PO BOX 4738 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 PALM SPRINGS CA 92263-4738 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CASE 5.1108 PD 326 PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT MRS.JOANNE BRUGGEMANS ATTN SECRETARY 506 W.SANTA CATALINA ROAD VERIFICATION NOTICE 1 1 I PO BOX 2743 PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 PALM SPRINGS, CA 92263-2743 I I MS MARGARET PARK SAGUA CALIENTE'BAND OF CAHUILLA AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANSA I' 1 I I I INDIANS 777 E TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, STE. 3 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 I I I I MR JOHN WESSMAN WESSMAN HOLDINGS, LLC I ISPON501�5�w1„:.� :I f„ ',. t,:,,i_; _ .. ,�` •,, 300 S. PALM CANYON DRIVE PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) I, the undersigned, say: I am and was at all times herein mentioned, a citizen of the United States and employed in the County of Riverside, over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to the within action or proceeding; that my business address is 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, California; that on the 1st day of March 2007 1 served the within NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING for the HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD. This Notice was served on persons contained in Exhibit "A" attached hereto in said action or proceeding by depositing a true copy thereof, enclosed in a sealed envelope with postage thereon fully prepaid, in a mailbox, sub-post office, substation or mail chute, or other like facility, regularly maintained by the Government of the United States in the City of Palm Springs, California, addressed to the list of persons or firms indicated on the report and confirmed by the City's Project Planner, and attached hereto as Exhibit"A I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. I !of anne Bruggeman , ecretary i Dated at Palm Springs, California, this 2"d April 2007 ,. lu�� i i Public Hearing Notices Notification Information for Historic Site Preservation Board on March 13, 2007 Case No. HSPB-54 Santa Fe Federal Savings/Wessman Building I Applicant Name: Wessman Holdings, LLC Address 300 S. Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 Project Location & 300 South Palm Canyon Drive Description: To consider designation of the building located at 300 South Palm Canyon Drive as a Class 1 Historic Site. Assigned Planner: Ken Lyon Labels Prepared by: Joanne Bruggemans Property Owners / Groups / Date Notices Number of Notices Organizations Mailed Mailed To Desert Sun for publication on: 04,29.06 03-01-07 1 Applicant/Sponsors 03-01-07 1 Property Owners: 03-01-07 28 Land Owner (master lessor) Master Lessor (sub-lessor) Sub-lessee (unit owner) Indian Land Owners - to BIA 03-01-07 5 Neighborhood Coalition 03-01-07 12 Homeowners Association ONIPP Agua Caliente Band/Cahuilla Indians Rep 03-01-07 1 City Rep for Verification (office & home 03-01-07 2 address) Public Agencies & City Staff- IS or EA Other Interested Parties - ModComRep 03-01-07 1 Public Notice Binder & Case File 03-01-07 2 TOTAL NUMBER MAILED: 53 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD AND CITY COUNCIL CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA Proposed Designation of 300 South Palm Canyon Drive as a Class 1 Historic Site and Notice of Exemption from CEQA Applicant: The City of Palm Springs NOTICE~ IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Historic Site Preservation Board of the City of Palm Springs, California, will hold a public hearing at its meeting of March 13, 2007- The Historic Site Preservation Board meeting begins at 8.15 a.m., in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. and NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, will hold a public hearing at its meeting of April 4, 2007. The City Council meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. The purpose of both hearings is to consider designation of the building located at 300 South Palm Canyon Drive as a Class 1 Historic Site. After considering all information presented, the City Council may consider designating the building as a Class 1 Historic Site. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: This request is categorically exempt from review pursuant to Section 15331 (Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), whereas the proposed designation meets the conditions outlined for preservation of a historic resource. The application is available for public review in the Department of Planning Services, City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. REVIEW OF PROJECT INFORMATION: The staff report and other supporting documents regarding this project are also available for public review at the City Hall between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (760) 323-8204 if you would like to schedule an appointment to review these documents. COMMENT ON THIS APPLICATION: Response to this notice may be made verbally at the Public Hearing and/or in writing before the hearing. Written comments may be made to the Historic Site Preservation Board and/or the City Council by letter (for mail or hand delivery) to: James Thompson, City Clerk 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 Any challenge of the proposed project in court may be limited to raising only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at, or prior to, the Historic Site Preservation Board and/or the City Council hearing. (Government Code Section 65009[b][2]). An opportunity will be given at said hearings for all interested persons to be heard. Questions regarding this case may be directed to Ken_Lyon, Department of Planning Services at (760) 323-8245. Si necesita ayuda con esta carta, porlavor Ilame a la Ciudad de Palm Springs y puede hablar con Nadine Fieger telefono (760) 323-8245. CL+ es Thompson, City Clerk I """•= Department of Planning Services �, N E Vicinity Map s I 6ARI5TO RO 0 o y a 1 S URNINO RO m Legend ® Project site 400'Radius uSurrounding Rarcels � I CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CASE NO: HSPB Proposed DESCRIPTION: Application by the City of Palm Designation -- Springs to consider designation of the building 300 S. Palm Canyon Drive located at 300 South Palm Canyon Drive, a Class 1 Historic Site, ,Zone CBD, Section 15, APN: 513 APPLICANT: The City of Palm Springs 204-005- I F PALAj s 4-° Ac City of Palm Springs i Department of Planning Services �o • Cq(IFO&HAP MEMORANDUM I I I Date: April 2, 2007 From: Ken Lyon Associate Planner Subject: Mailing Labels for Notice of Public Hearing Historic Site Preservation Board HSPB— 54 Santa Fe Federal Savings/Wessman Office Building This is to certify that the attached labels were created on March 1, 2007 and confirmed by the Associate Planner using the most current information available. To the best of my knowledge, the labels are complete and accurate. ten Ly n, Associate Planner April 2, 2007 :jb rh 7�r�• /°L3 Sao �i. rFc,. � �2 ✓c P6106 .4 /��(- 0 /J.d r a 14, 07 009.600-353 009-601-689 009-601-692 BAEHLER REALTY CO PALM SPRINGS INN PEREIRA VALERTUM MARCUS 155 13ROOKPARK DR 538 S SHOUSE AVE 2722 NE 33RD AVE CANFIELD,OI•I44406 COVINA,CA 91724 PORTLAND,OR 97212 508-085-005 508-091-002 A085-004 ROBRAY HOTEL PARTNERSHIP USA B USA 508 1150 BALLENA BLVD 220 USA 1A ALAMEDA,CA 94501 508-091-004 508-091-005 508-091-006 USA 508 BAEHLER REALTY CO USA 508 513-153-029 513-153.034 508-094-038 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF LARRX 034 VINEYARD PROP USA 509 PALM SPRINGS PO BOX 2743 1909 EL CAMINO REAL PALM SPRINGS,CA 92263 REDWOOD CITY,CA 94063 513-154-016 513-154.018 TALALA PROP 513-154.017 7GD ASSOC 266 S PALM CANYON DR 2679 15TH AVE PALM SPRINGS,CA 92262 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94127 513-154-040 513-154-044 513-154-045 296 PALM CANYON LLC CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITY OF PALM SPRINGS 201 WILSHIRE BLVD A28 PO BOX 2743 3200 E TAHQUITZ CANYON SANTA MONICA,CA 90401 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92263 PALM SPRINGS, CA 92263 i I 513-154-046 513-154-047 513-154-048 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITY OF PALM SPRINGS 3200 E TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY 3200 E TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY 3200 E TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY i PALM SPRINGS,CA 92262 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92262 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92262 1 i 513-202-009 5I3-1 OF P MELLUM E DUET REAL ESTATE LTD 1 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS MELLUM ERIC D 3200 E TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY 4 PARK PLZ 800 PARTNERSHIP ' PALM SPRINGS,CA 92262 IRVINE,CA 92614 5750 WILSHIRE BLVD 500 ' LOS ANGELES, CA 90036 513-202-010DUE 513-203-006 513-203-012 PART REAL ESTATE LTD DEL NORTE INVESTMENT CO LLC DEL NORTE INVESTMENT CO LLC PARTNERSHIP 383 S.PALM CANYON DRIVE 373 S.PALM CANYON DRIVE LOS ANGEL S, BLVD 36 PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92262 LOS ANGELES,CA 90036 513-203-013 513-203-016 513-203-017 MAREK FAMILY LTD PARTN'ERSIIIP DEL NORTE INVESTMENT CO LLC DEL NORTE INVESTMENT CO LLC 72240 HIGHWAY 111 350 S.BELARDO ROAD 353 S.PALM CANYON DRIVE PALM DESERT,CA 92260 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92262 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92262 513-204-003 513-204.004 513-204-005 PALM SPRINGS ORANGE LAND HOLPSRAC WESSMAN HOLDINGS 4221 WILSHIRE BLVD 430 4221 WTLSH1RE BLVD 430 300 S PALM CANYON DR LOS ANGELES,CA 90010 LOS ANGELES, CA 90010 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92262 513-204-006 MARONEY DENNIS J &S A TRUST& 12604 ADDISON ST VALLEY VILLAGE,CA 91607 i i 1 NEIGHBORHOOD COALITION REPS �HS;PB'-300'iS.',Palm^C'anyon,IDrive MS APRIL HILDNER MR JIM LUNDIN HSRB!'�m,eeting 43.1107 (TAHQUITZ RIVERS ESTATES) (DEEPWELL ESTATES) PC'Ime'&ingd.'104'.04A7', 241 EAST MESQUITE AVENUE 1243 SO. SAGEBRUSH PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 I I I MS ROXANN FLOSS MR JOHN HANSEN MS MALLIKA ALBERT (BEL DESIERTO NEIGHBORHOOD) (WARM SANDS NEIGHBORHOOD) (CHINO CANYON ORGANIZATION) 930 CHIA ROAD PO BOX 252 2241 NORTH LEONARD ROAD PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 PALM SPRINGS CA 92263 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 i MS DIANE AHLSTROM MR BOB MAHLOWITZ MS PAULA AUBURN (MOVIE COLONY NEIGHBORHOOD) (SUNMOR NEIGHBORHOOD GROUP) (SUNRISE/VISTA CHINO AREA) 475 VALMONTE SUR 246 NORTH SYBIL ROAD 1369 CAMPEON CIRCLE PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 II I MR BOB DICKINSON MR BILL SCOTT MR SEIMA MOLOI VISTA LAS PALMAS HOMEOWNERS (OLD LAS PALMAS NEIGHBORHOOD) (DESERT HIGHLAND GATEWAY EST) 755 WEST CRESCENT DRIVE 540 VIA LOLA 359 WEST SUNVIEW AVENUE PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262-2459 I I I MS LAURI AYLAIAN MR PETE MORUZZI HISTORIC TENNIS CLUB ORG MODCOM AND PALM SPRINGS MODERN COMMITTEE 377 WEST BARISTO ROAD HISTORIC SITE REP'1 1 1 PO BOX 4738 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 PALM SPRINGS CA 92263-4738 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CASE 5.1108 PD 326 PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT MRS.JOANNE BRUGGEMANS ATTN SECRETARY 506 W.SANTA CATALINA ROAD VERIFICATIONNOTICE 1 I 1 PO BOX 2743 PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 PALM SPRINGS, CA 92263-2743 I I MS MARGARET PARK AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA I INDIANS'I I I 1 d 1 INDIANS I 777 E TAHOUITZ CANYON WAY, STE, 3 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262 I I I MR JOHN WESSMAN - WESSMAN HOLDINGS, LLC 300 S. PALM CANYON DRIVE PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 I I I o� °"`"' Spy City of Palm Springs N Department of Planning Services V 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 C 41Fo�N�' Telephone; 760-323-8245 - Fax: 760-322-8360 Email: JoanneB&&.palm-springs.ca.us MEMORANDUM Date: February 28, 2007 To: Claudia Salgado AND Bernadine Saldana Bureau of Indian Affairs From: Joanne Bruggemans, Secretary Planning Services Departmen Subject: Historic Site Preservation Board esl nation Address: 300 South Palm Cany n D ive Here are neighborhood courtesy notices that need to be sent to the appropriate Indian landowners within the 400' radius of the project location. The APN numbers are : 508-085-004 508-091-002 508-091-004 508-091-006 I 508-094-038 I 1 have enclosed these notices for distribution and your file but should you require more notices, please let me know, I Thank you for your continuous help and cooperation. I i Enclosures: 8 Notices I I 508-091-002 508-091-006 508-094-038 USA BTA USA 508 USA 508 508-085-004 508-091-004 USA 508 USA 508