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DATE: September 5, 2007 PUBLIC HEARING
SUBJECT: CASE HSPB #58: RECOMMENDATION FOR DESIGNATION OF THE
PROPERTY AT 1000 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE "THE POTTER CLINIC"
A CLASS 2 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 2" historic sites. The City's Historic Site Preservation
Board (HSPB) has recommended such a designation for the property at 1000 North Palm
Canyon Drive "The Potter Clinic". The Council will conduct a public hearing and determine if
the site and building should be designated. Class 2 designation would place the building
under the guidance of Municipal Code Section 8.05 "Historic Preservation" as it pertains to
Class 2 structures.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA DESIGNATING 1000 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE "THE
POTTER CLINIC' A CLASS TWO HISTORIC SITE."
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Historic Site Preservation Board has studied the structure at the subject property and
recommended that it be designated a Class 2 historic site. Such designation would allow the
site to be recognized as historically significant, but would not prevent the building from being
substantially modified or demolished.
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 June 12,
2007.
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City Council Staff Report September 5,2007
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RECENT PRIOR ACTIONS
In 2004, the building at 1000 North Palm Canyon was identified in a Citywide Historic
Resources Survey.
In December 2005 the Building owner commissioned a historic resources survey report on the
subject property which is attached to this staff report.
On March 13, 2007, the HSPB initiated study of 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive to determine
whether it possessed characteristics that would qualify it for Class 1 historic designation.
On July 10, 2007 the HSPB concluded its study and voted to recommend that the City Council
designated the site at 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive a Class 2 historic site in accordance with
Municipal Code Section 8.05. HSPB Resolution #58 is attached.
ANALYSIS
In 1946 Dr. James E. Potter commissioned the local architectural firm of Williams, Williams,
and Williams to design a wood frame structure to accommodate his medical practice and two
residential apartments. E. Stewart Williams, a local architect who later rose to national
prominence is credited with the design of the structure. It stands as an early example of a
mixed-use modern structure in Palm Springs; with retail/office space on the first floor and two
residential apartments on the second. One of the second floor apartments was occupied
initially by Dr. Potter and the other briefly by Mr. Williams.
Detailed findings relative to the City Municipal Code Section 8.05 Historic Preservation in
support of the designation recommendation are identified and explained in the attached HSPB
staff report and are summarized as follows.
1. The building is significant because it was designed by an architect of local, state,
and national prominence; E. Stewart Williams.
2. The building represents an early example of Williams' work that would later be called
the "desert modern" style.
3. Building is in extremely deteriorated condition and is not a notable example of
Williams' work or the Desert Modern style.
4. The building has had several modifications that do not contribute to the building's
historic significance.
The building is not a notable example of Williams' work, nor is it an outstanding example of the
Desert Modern Style. Its integrity has been compromised by neglect and unsympathetic
modifications. In making its findings the Board concluded that although it is associated with a
notable architect who was significant at the local, state, and national level, the building does
not merit Class 1 designation. The Board is therefore recommending Class 2 status, in which
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its historic significance is recognized, but no restrictions on the use or modification of the site is
afforded by this designation.
In order to better understand the Class 2 designation, Staff notes that examples of Class 2
historic sites include the Fashion Plaza site on which Nellie Coffman's Desert Inn once stood,
and the Indianoya commercial building at 230-234 North Palm Canyon Drive, a building from
the 30's that has been substantially modified from its original condition. Currently there are
seven Class 2 sites in Palm Springs. They are recognized as possessing historic importance
but lack sufficient integrity to quality as Class 1 historic sites. Class 2 sites are not eligible for
property tax adjustments via the Mills Act and any existing structures may be modified or
demolished without further review or approval by the Historic Site Preservation Board.
NOTIFICATION
Pursuant to section 8 05.140 of the Municipal Code of Palm Springs, All property owners within
three hundred (400) feet of the subject property have been notified and notice was published in
a newspaper of general circulation. As of the writing of this report, staff as not received any
inquiries on this matter.
The owner does not oppose the designation of this site as Class 2, but does desire to demolish
the building to enable new development.
FISCAL IMPACT-
No fiscal impact. ll
raiY wing, A P Thomas J. Wil ' n
Director of Planno Services Assistant City Manager, Dev't Svcs
David H. Ready ���
City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft City Council Resolution
2. HSPB Resolution #58 4'`
3. HSPB meeting minutes dated July 10, 2007
4. HSPB staff report dated July 10, 2007
5. Vicinity Map
6. Letter of Support from Owner
7. 2005 Historic Resources Report
8. Historic Site Preservation Board minutes of March 13, 2007
9. 2004 Citywide Historic Resources Sheet on the Potter Clinic
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RESOLUTION NO.
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA DESIGNATING THE BUILDING
AT 1000 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, "THE POTTER
CLINIC' A CLASS TWO HISTORIC SITE
WHEREAS, Chapter 8.05 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code allows for the designation of
historic sites; and
WHEREAS, in 2004, the City commissioned a citywide historic resources reconnaissance
survey in which the building at 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive was identified, and
WHEREAS, in December, 2005, the owners of 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive
commissioned a historic resources survey on the property, and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2007, at a public hearing held in accordance with applicable law,
the Historic Site Preservation Board initiated a study to consider possible historic site
designation of 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive; and
WHEREAS, a notice of a public hearing of the Historic Site Preservation Board of the City of
Palm Springs to consider designation of 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive as a historic site
was issued in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on July 10, 2007, the Historic Site Preservation Board conducted a public
hearing in accordance with applicable law, concluded its study and considered whether to
recommend that the City Council designate the site at 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive a
historic site in accordance with Municipal Code Section 8.05, and
WHEREAS, at said hearing, the HSPB adopted Resolution #52 to recommend to City
Council designation of the building at 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive as a Class 2 historic
site; and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs to
consider designation of 1000 South Palm Canyon Drive as a Class 2 historic site was issued
in accordance with applicable law, and
WHEREAS, an September 5, 2007 the City Council conducted a public hearing in
accordance with applicable law to consider designation of 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive as
a Class 2 historic site; and
WHEREAS, the designation of 1000 North Palm Canyon drive shall further the purpose and
intent of Chapter 8.05, and
WHEREAS, the designation of 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive promotes the recognition of
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Ftheistoric significance and associations of said site; 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 1946, Dr. James E. Potter commissioned the local architectural firm of Williams,
Williams, and Williams to design a wood frame structure to accommodate his medical
practice and two residential apartments. E. Stewart Williams was credited with the
design of the structure.
2. The defining historic characteristics of this building are its association with architect E.
Stewart Williams who was significant at a local, state and national level.
3. The building is an early example of the "Desert Modern" style, however does not stand
as an excellent example of that style.
4. The building has had several alterations which do not contribute to its historic
significance and it is in very deteriorated physical condition.
THE CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY RESOLVE
SECTION 1: Pursuant to CEQA, the City Council finds that the designation of the building
at 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive as a Class 2 historic site does not meet the definition of a
project as defined in Section 21065 because it will neither cause a direct physical change in
the environment, nor a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
It is therefore is not subject to CEQA review.
SECTION 2: The Council does hereby make the following findings;
The Potter Clinic at 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive presents the work of,
and is associated with, an architect whose individual genius influenced his
age. It does not, however, possess high artistic value nor is it representative
of the mature style of his work for which he later became known,
The historic significance of the Potter Clinic is that it was designed by E. Stewart Williams
fairly early in his career and Mr. Williams resided in one of the apartments on the second
floor of the building for a short period of time, Although it is modern in its overall design, it
does not represent a notable example of his work, nor does it possess high artistic or
aesthetic value.
SECTION 3: Based upon the foregoing, the City Council does hereby designate The
Potter Clinic at 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, California as a Class 2
Historic Site subject to the following conditions;
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1. The property owner shall permit the City to demark the building as a historic site
with a marker of the City's choosing. Should the City choose to demark the site,
the historic marker shall be placed in a location visible from the public right-of-way.
The owner shall maintain the marker in the location installed and pay for the
replacement cost if the marker is lost, stolen, or otherwise removed from the
property.
2. The aforementioned designation does not affect any future modifications to the site
nor preclude the building from being demolished. It does not require any further
review of proposed changes to the property by the Historic Site Preservation
Board.
3. A permanent archival file shall be maintained by the City that includes information
pertaining to the historic significance of the site, including written and photographic
material including copies of photographs by architectural photographer Julius
Schulman.
4. The City Clerk shall submit the Council Resolution to the County recorder for
recordation within 90 days of the effective date of this resolution.
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
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RESOLUTION NO. -t5s
OF THE HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
PRESENTING ITS FINDINGS OF HISTORIC
SIGNIFICANCE REGARDING THE BUILDING AT 1000
NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, "THE POTTER CLINIC'
WHEREAS, in 1946, ❑r. James E. Potter commissioned local Palm Springs Architect
Williams, Williams and Williams to design a building containing a medical office and
apartments at 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive; and
WHEREAS, the building is credited as an early design commission by E. Stewart
Williams, a local architect of national prominence; and
WHEREAS, in 2004, the City of Palm Springs commissioned a citywide historic
resources survey in which the building at 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive was identified
as possibly being eligible for historic designation at the local level; and
WHEREAS, in December 2005, the owner of 1000 North Palm Canyon commissioned
a historic resources study on the site to determine the historic significance of the site;
and
WHEREAS, Chapter 8.05 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code allows for the
designation of historic sites; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Site Preservation Board at a publicly noticed meeting on March
13, 2007 initiated investigation and study in accordance with Municipal Code Section
8.05.135 and166 to determine whether The Potter Clinic possess sufficient historic
characteristics to merit designating it a Class 1 Historic Site; and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing of the Historic Site Preservation Board of the City
of Palm Springs to consider designation of the Potter Clinic at 1000 North Palm Canyon
Drive as a Class 1 historic site was issued in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on July 10, 2007, the Board conducted a public hearing in accordance with
applicable law at which time the Board carefully reviewed all evidence, reports and
information, including but not limited to the staff report, historical research reports, all
written and oral testimony presented relating to the historic significance of the subject
site.
THE HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: "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,
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design, setting, materials, workmanship or aesthetic effect".
Based on its analysis and the historic research report, the Historic Site Preservation
Board has concluded that although the Potter Clinic is an example of a Modern styled
mixed use building, it is not unique or significant in its workmanship or aesthetic effect.
The historic resources report identifies the neighborhood in which the Potter Clinic sets
as being `of the historic period', however buildings in the immediate vicinity vary in age,
some have been demolished since the report was commissioned and the Board does
not believe the quality of "setting" is sufficiently noteworthy to make this finding.
There are seven other qualities are listed in the Ordinance for evaluating possible
historic significance of a site and the Board has evaluated the Potter Clinic against
these findings as follows-
1- That is associated with events that have made a meaningful contribution to the
nation, state or community; or
There are no known events associated with the subject site that would demonstrate
conformance with this finding.
2. That is associated with lives of persons who made meaningful contribution to
national, state or local history, or
Although Mr. Williams, a notable local architect of national prominence, resided in the
building for two years, and Mr. Potter operated a professional medical office from the
site, the Board does not believe these associations are of a significance that would
justify this finding as historically significant.
I That reflects or exemplifies a particular period of the national, state or local
history; or
Modern architecture was becoming popular immediately following World War II and
numerous buildings were designed and constructed in Palm Springs in that style.
Although the historic resources report establishes the Potter Clinic as an early example
of "Desert Modem" architecture, it does not stand as an outstanding example of that
particular style or period.
4. That embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of
construction; or
The Potter Clinic was constructed using a conventional construction method of wood
framing clad in stucco that remains common today. The building is not an example of
a distinctive type, period or method of construction. The advanced state of
deterioration of this site would further suggest that elements such as the shade trellis
would need to be completely reconstructed and thus would no longer be extent from
the historic period.
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
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The Potter Clinic was designed by E. Stewart Williams, a local architect of national
prominence. The Potter Clinic was a commission designed very early in Williams
career, and while it demonstrates a competency of design, the Board does not believe
it possesses high artistic value, nor does it reflect the mature development of Williams
architectural creativity or the Desert Modern style for which he would later become
known.
6. That represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may
lack individual distinction; or
The Potter Clinic does not represent a distinguishable entity whose components lack
individual distinction.
7. That has yielded or may be likely to yield information important to national, state
or local history or prehistory.
The Board is not aware of any information related to the Potter Clinic that would
suggest it may yield important information to national, state, local history or prehistory.
The Board has concluded that although the Potter Clinic is associated with one of Palm
Springs' notable architects, this building does not stand as a significant example of the
"Desert Modern" for which he would later become known nor does it possess sufficient
other characteristics to warrant a recommendation to City Council regarding its
designation as a Class 1 historic site.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Historic
Site Preservation Board has concluded its investigation and study and hereby finds that
the building at 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive does not possess sufficient historic
characteristics to warrant its recommendation of the site to City Council for Class 1
historic status.
ADOPTED this day of , 2007.
AYES: !�
NOES: /
ABSENT: /
ABSTENTIONS: O
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
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Ken Lyo , Associ' to Planner Coretia Moffett, /t/
Historic Site Preservation Board Secretary
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING
Minutes of Meeting -Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Large Conference Room, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, California 92262
FY 2007-2008
Present Present Excused Absences
BOARD MEMBERS This Meeting Year-to-Date To-Date
Sidney Williams, Chair X 1 0
Jade Nelson, Vice Chair X 0 1
John Williams X 1 0
Harold "Bud" Riley X 1 0
Brian Strahl X 1 0
Sheila Grattan X 1 0
Shelly Saunders X 1 0
STAFF PRESENT:
Craig Ewing, Director of Planning
Ken Lyon, Associate Planner Loretta Moffett, Administrative Assistant
1. The HSPB regularly scheduled meeting was called to order at 8:15 a.m. on Tuesday, July 10,
2007, by Chair Sidney Williams.
2. ROLL CALL: Present: S. Williams, B. Riley, B. Strahl, J. Williams, S. Grattan, and S. Saunders
Absent: J. Nelson — on vacation.
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 tho Department of Planning Services counter by
4 00 p.m.Thursday,July 5, 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.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS: (3 minutes)
Ste ashe from Washington Mutual Bank presented photos of the newly designed ATM Shade
Structure Class 1 nominated building at 499 South Palm Canyon Drive. Staff advised that this
project will be revs at a future Architectural Advisory Committee meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS CLOSED.
5. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Board membe sked if a member can serve more than one
consecutive term. Staff read from the Ordinance S. . 0 — Chair and Vice Chair serve one year
terms and can be re-elected for another term or terms. d member Riley nominated Chair
Sidney Williams to serve another term. Board member Strahl se d the nomination and then
nominated Vice Chair Nelson to also serve another term. John Williams se ed the nomination of
Jade Nelson as Vice Chair.
Vote: MISIC (Riley/Strahl) for Sidney Williams as Chair(6 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent, 0 Abstentio
Vote: MISIC(Strahl/J.Williams)for Jade Nelson as Vice Chair(6 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent,
0 Abstentions).
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Minutes from the July 10,2007 Meeting
r iew and approval. It was suggested that the Board write to the property owner(s) about these
co rns.
After Boar iscussion, Board member Riley moved to approve the application as presented by the
Applicant. Th otion was seconded by Board member Strahl.
Vote: M/S/C (Riley ahl) to approve the motion as stated above (6 yes, 0 No, 1 Absent,
0 Abstentions).
10. OTHER BUSINESS-
A. HSPB#57— Extend Stay of De 'tion on Dr. Wm. Scholl House
211 East Morongo Road, Palm Spri CA 92262
Possible Action: Extend Stay of Demoli by 60 days.
The original 120-day Stay of Demolition the Board I ed on this structure will expire a day before the
regular September HSPB meeting. In the event the Bo d has not concluded the designation process
or other related activities on this project and City Co it has not concluded their activities or
deliberations, the Board needs to issue an additional 60-day ay of Demolition to complete the City
process on the designation consideration.
Board member T Williams stated for the record that if the Board s not extend this Stay of
Demolition and Council has not acted on this by the September HS meeting, technically, a
demolition permit could be issued.
Board member Grattan moved to approve the recommendation to extend the Stay of D olition by 60
days from the existing 120-day Stay on the Dr. Scholl House at 211 East Morongo oad, Palm
Springs. Motion was seconded by Board member J. Williams
Vote: M/S/C (Grattan/J. Williams) to approve the motion as stated above (6 Yes, 0 No, 1 Abs
tanu-
B. HSPB#58—The Potter Clinic
J� 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Possible Action. Designate or Terminate Study
On Tuesday, March 13, 2007, the Board voted 5 to 1 to initiate study on this site for possible
recommendation to the City Council for designation as a Class 1 Historic Site. The staff report
describes the property and staff's interpretation of the building and analysis suggests that it does not
represent an outstanding example of the period or style of structure. Although it was associated with
E. Stewart Williams, staff has concluded that The Potter Clinic building does not represent an
exemplary piece of his architecture. It does represent early post WWII and modern architecture in the
desert, but is not an outstanding example. Staff recommends that HSPB determine that the Potter
Clinic does not meet the findings for a Class 1 Historic Site and terminate further work.
Altematively, the Board could consider this a Class 2 Historic Site which would allow the site to be
recognized, a historic marker identifying it as a Historic Site is an option (similar to where the Desert
Inn used to be), the site could be documented, photographs taken, the Julius Schulman photos
could be used included in the file, and then allow the building to be demolished.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
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Minutes from the July 10,2007 Meeting
Peter Moru=i, President of ModCom, commented that at the time of the 2005 original historic
assessment on this property, it was found to be eligible for local designation because of its association
with E. Stewart Williams. It is featured in the book "Modernism Rediscovered." If the altered west
addition was removed, it could be brought back to its original state and would look excellent. The
Modern Committee feels it is now being subjected to 'demolition by neglect.'
Director Ewing explained that CEQA is a state law that addresses buildings identified as having
historic significance and those buildings can be brought under CEQA review. If it is identified at state
or federal level of being of significant historic importance, then CEQA will apply. If identified at the
local level as historically significant through a formal process of Council direction under the
Ordinance, then CEQA would apply. If, in going through the process, it is determined that a building
is not historically significant, then CEQA does not apply.
Peter Moru=i, P.S. ModCom, explained that if a 'fair argument' can be made that a properly is a
historic resource, It is therefore eligible to be considered for the purposes of CEQA review. The
courts have looked at this as "lets be careful, if a fair argument can be made that something is historic
— let the CEQA process go forward." This typically involves some kind of initial study and a deeper
assessment of the status of that property as a historical resource. CEQA is to allow review of
resources - - in this case a cultural or historic resource. Example —there is plenty of evidence in the
administrative record that shows there is a fair argument that the Potter Clinic is historic. The lead
agency in this case is the City. City staff do not agree that it's a historic resource and feels the only
way it can be so defined is if the City designates it formally through the City Council. Courts have
generally ruled that if a fair argument can be made that its a historic resource preponderance should
be toward that argument until it can be proved in the process. There is evidence that shows this is a
historic resource. He strongly disagrees with the concept that simply because staff has determined it
is not a historic resource and because it has not been designated by the City that it is not a historic
resource under CEQA law.
Director Ewing agrees that fair argument is the threshold for triggering CEQA and that is conducted
through the review process at the local level by the Council through review of information
considered against the language of the city's ordinance. After reviewing, if it is the Council's
determination that the significance of the setting, significance of persons associated with the site,
and significance of alterations done to the property do not ultimately meet the threshold for local
designation, then that is an important decision in ending the fair argument case.
Peter Moru=i pointed out that this is why so many of these cases are litigated — because the general
public is the force mechanism for CEQA. It's because of cities not appropriately (In his opinion)
applying CEQA law that these lawsuits come forward.
PUBLIC COMMENTS CLOSED.
Board member J. Williams outlined that the Board has three basic actions that can be taken today:
(1) no action; (2) recommend for Class 1 designation; or (3) recommend for Class 2 designation.
Whatever the Board does, it's important not to be legally challenged. If the Board decides not to
oppose demolition, and if the owners want to demolish the building, it's important that it's done in
such a way that the owner will not be challenged in court.
Board member J. Williams moved that the Board request City Council to designate The Potter
Clinic at 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA as Class 2 Historic Site #58, and
that HSPB would not oppose demolition, but HSPB does request documentation and that a
photographic archive be prepared on this property before any demolition commences. Board
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Minutes from the July 10. 2007 Meeting
Discussion- None
Vote: MIS/C (J. Williams/Riley) to approve the motion as stated above (5 Yes, 1 No, 1 Absent,
0 Abstentions).
10. Community Outreach—Work Plan report from Subcommittee on Noticing Owners
Possible Action. Adopt Work Plan and Begin Work
Board ember Grattan reported that the Subcommittee has met, and basically arrived at a two-
pronged proach:
(1) Short-te Plan to involve some of the Class 3 properties and people who want to move up to
Class 1 sites.
(2) Long-term, i the 70rh Anniversary of Palm Springs, there can be cross-promotion with the Julius
Shulman exhibit by,,having HSPB exhibits of property circulated to places such as the VillageFest,
Mizell Center, Palm aprings Mall, etc. The overall global part would be a number of plans for various
audiences that have b�" n identified by the Council. Subcommittee is still working on the report and
hope to have it ready in A ust.
10. D. Historic Districts—Work Ian report from Subcommittee
Possible action: Adopt W Plan and Begin Work
Chair S. Williams reported that the S Stodla
mmittee of board members Riley, J. Williams, and herself
met with Patrick McGrew, Historicrn, and staff member Lyon to discuss possibility of
designating historic districts and the first Work Plan (distributed to members and
described) outlining eight action areas (atta edd for reference).
Staff member Lyon and Chair S. Williams will".attend the Tennis Club Homeowners Association
meeting next Monday to discuss what a historic disc i�would mean to them, what would be involved,
etc. and to access their interest.
Staff member Lyon asked that the Board discuss thi pf oposed Historic District Work Plan and
agree that this is appropriate, what should be done, is happ19iing in the right sequence, gather other
ideas from members that would make this better, and then vot'e'�°.,o approve and begin work.
Board member J. Williams asked that "Final Presentation to the eighborhood of the HSP Board
Findings' be added before recommending to City Council...possibly un er Item #6.
Board member Saunders asked that the Mesa Area be added to ##1 — Poten\HD,Districts.
Staff member Lyon asked that the list be prioritized once it has been appe Board. The
Board needs to agree that the Tennis Club is the starting point.
Board member Strahl asked what the Subcommittee would be presenTennis Club
members — what does it mean to a property owner within the area and he enefits vs.
detriments? Does the Subcommittee feel they have answers to all the quemay rise from
homeowners?
Staff member Lyon explained that he is attending in case something co , feels that �e
may have most of the answers to questions, but those questions without answers will be,
researched and reported back to the neighborhood.
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Staff Report
Date: July 10, 2007
Case No.: HSPB — 58 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive, "The Potter Clinic"
Application Type: Class 1 Designation Application
Location' 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive
Applicant: The City of Palm Springs
Zone. C-1 (Central Business Retail Zone)
General Plan. CBD (Central Business District)
APN: 505-265-006
From- Ken Lyon, Associate Planner
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
An application by the Historic Site Preservation Board to consider designation of 1000
North Palm Canyon Drive, "The Potter Clinic" 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.
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Case HSPB-5$
Date July 10.2007
RECOMMENDATION
That the Historic Site Preservation Board (HSPB) determine that the Potter Clinic does
not meet the findings for a Class 1 historic site designation and terminate any further
work on the application.
PRIOR ACTIONS
On Tuesday, March 13, 2007 the Board voted 5-1-0 to initiate study of this site for
possible recommendation to City Council for Class 1 designation in accordance with
Municipal Code Section 8.05.135 and 165.
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 or local 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 may recommend to the City Council that certain sites be designated
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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.-
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 Potter Clinic site is roughly a quarter acre lot zoned C-1 (Commercial) and is
located north of downtown Palm Springs, just south of Tachevah Road in an area of
commercial structures of varying age and size.
In 1946 Dr. James E. Potter commissioned the local architectural firm of Williams,
Williams, and Williams to design a wood frame structure to accommodate his medical
practice and two residential apartments. E. Stewart Williams, a local architect who later
rose to national prominence is credited with the design of the structure. It stands as an
early example of a mixed-use structure in Palm Springs, with retail/office space on the
first floor and two residential apartments on the second. One of the second floor
apartments was occupied initially by Dr. Potter and the other briefly by Mr. Williams.
The building was designed with clean undecorated lines and a flat roof and is described
as an early example of the "modern" style. A wood shade trellis over the west-facing
second floor outdoor terraces provided protection from the afternoon sun. The interior
of the Williams apartment, including the roof top terrace and wood shade trellis, has
been photographed by notable architectural photographer Julius Shulman.
The first floor fagade was modified in the 1950's with an addition that brought that
elevation closer to the street. In the 1980's the fagade was further modified with
replacement windows at the retail level.
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In 1995, the present owners appeared interested in incorporating the building into some
kind of redevelopment of the 'Sorrentinos site" which is immediately adjacent to and
north of the Patter Clinic. They commissioned a historic resources survey of the
property in December 2005, (copy attached) however never proceeded with a
redevelopment proposal. Since then, the owners have allowed the building to
deteriorate. It has become a code enforcement nuisance; becoming a target of
vandalism, occupied by homeless and is generally un-maintained. Extensive water
damage has occurred to the interiors because the building has been left exposed to the
weather.
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, tried 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".
Based on the above analysis and the historic research report, staff has concluded that
although the Potter Clinic is an example of a Modern styled mixed use building, it is not
unique or significant in its workmanship or aesthetic effect The historic resources
report identifies the neighborhood in which the Potter Clinic sets as being 'of the historic
period', however buildings in the Immediate vicinity vary in age, some have been
demolished since the report was commissioned and Staff does not believe the quality of
"setting" is sufficiently noteworthy to make this finding.
There are seven other qualities are listed In the Ordinance for evaluating possible
historic significance of a site and staff has evaluated the Potter Clinic against these
findings as follows:
1. That is associated with events that have made a meaningful contribution to the
nation, state or community; or
There are no known events associated with the subject site that would demonstrate
conformance with this finding.
2. That is associated with lives of persons who made meaningful contribution to
national, state or local history, or
Although Mr. Williams, a notable local architect of national prominence, resided in the
building for two years, and Mr. Potter operated a professional medical office from the
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site, Staff does not believe these associations are of a significance that would justify this
finding as historically significant.
3. That reflects or exemplifies a particular period of the national, state or local
history; or
Modern architecture was becoming popular immediately following World War II and
numerous buildings were designed and constructed in Palm Springs in that style.
Although the historic resources report establishes the Potter Clinic as an early example
of "Desert Modern" architecture, it does not stand as an outstanding example of that
particular style or period
4. That embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of
construction; or
The Potter Clinic was constructed using a conventional construction method of wood
framing clad in stucco that remains common today. The building is not an example of a
distinctive type, period or method of construction. The advanced state of deterioration
of this site would further suggest that elements such as the shade trellis would need to
be completely reconstructed and thus would no longer be extant from the historic
period.
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
The Potter Clinic was designed by E. Stewart Williams, a local architect of national
prominence. The Potter Clinic was a commission designed very early in Williams
career, and while it demonstrates a competency of design, Staff does not believe it
possesses high artistic value, nor does it reflect the mature development of Williams
architectural creativity or the Desert Modern style for which he would later become
known.
6. That represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may
lack individual distinction; or
The Potter Clinic does not represent an entity with a total significance greater than the
sum of its parts. The building itself has been substantially modified from its original
design and is in very poor physical condition. It is not within a larger entity in form of a
complex of buildings or a historic district.
7. That has yielded or may be likely to yield information important to national, state
or local history or prehistory.
Staff is not aware of any information related to the Potter Clinic that would suggest it
may yield important information to national, state, local history or prehistory.
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In conclusion, while the Potter Clinic is associated with one of Palm Springs' more
notable architects, this building does not stand as a notable example of the "Desert
Modern" for which he would later become known.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
The subject case has been evaluated relative to the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act and in accordance with Section 15378 (Definition of a
Project) it has been determined that the actions related to this case do not constitute a
Project under CEQA and thus there is no further environmental process required
relative to this case.
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.
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CrWlo�dng,�l Director of Planning Services
ATTACHMENTS
1. Vicinity Map
2. Draft Resolution
3. Historic Site Preservation Board minutes of March 13, 2007
4, Historic Resources Report dated December 2005.
5. 2004 Citywide Historic Resources Sheet on the Potter Clinic.
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Ken Lyon
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Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2007 8:36 AM
To: Ken.Lyon@palmsprings-ca.gov
Subject; Re: FW: HSPB reivew of Potter Clinic on July 10, 2007
Ken,
I clearly support the position of classifying the Potter Clinic a Class 2 building. This will allow for the site to be
cleared,while remembering the site as at one time significant.
Thanks for your help.
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HISTORIC BUILDING EVALUATION
THE FORMER POTTER CLINIC
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DECEIVED IN
Submitted to: FFR 06 2006
Sonia Carrera-Varek EIC
27912 Cummins Drive
Laguna Nigel, CA 92677
Submitted by-.
Bai Tang, Principal Investigator
Michael Mogan, Principal Investigator
Terri 7acquemain, Historian/Report Writer
Relli Olgren-Leblond,Architectural Historian
CRM TECH
4472 Orange Street
Riverside, CA 92501
December 29,2005
CRMTECH Contract#1739
Assessor's Parcel Number 505-265-006
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MANAGEMENT SUMMARY
In November and December 2005, at the request of Sonia Carrera-Vanek, CRM TECH performed a
cultural resources evaluation on a historic-period building in the City of Palm Springs, Riverside
County, California. The subject of the study, formerly known as the Potter Clinic, is located at 1000
North Palm Canyon Drive, in the northern portion of the city's downtown area. The parcel on
which the building stands, Assessor's Parcel Number 505-265-006, is located in the northeast
quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 10,T4S R4E,San Bernardino Base Meridian.
The study is a part of the environmental review process for a proposed redevelopment project
involving the subject property, as required by the City of Palm Springs in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CF.QA) and the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance. The
purpose of the study is to provide the City with the necessary information and analysis to
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y ether the proposed project would cause "a substantial adverse
change in the significance of a historical resource"(PRC§21084.1)-
In order to facilitate the historical significance evaluation of the former Potter Clinic and to
document its characteristics and conditions, CRM TECH conducted a historical resources records
search, pursued historical background research, consulted with local historic preservation groups,
and carried out a field inspection of the building. The results of these research procedures indicate
that the building was constructed in 1946 by the local firm of Williams, Williams and Williams, and
was evidently designed by one of the principals of the firm, E-Stewart Williams- In addition to the
medical practice of Dr.lames E.Potter, the building also housed two apartments on the upper level,
one occupied by Potter and the other briefly by the architect himself-
E. Stewart Williams would later gain nationwide recognition and fame as a pioneer and leading
practitioner in Desert Modernism, a locally "grown" building style that has bestowed upon post-
WWII Palm Springs—as well as much of the Coachella Valley---its distinctive architectural
characteristics- The former Potter Clinic does not qualify as an important specimen of the Desert
Modern style or of E. Stewart Williams' large body of work, especially in its current altered state,
and thus it does not appear eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources.
However, as one of Williams'first projects in Palm Springs, an early example of the Desert Modern
style, and a coherent component of the historic fabne of the surrounding neighborhood, the
building appears to be eligible for local designation by the City of Palm Springs as a "historic site,"
as provided by the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance.
Based on these considerations, the present study concludes that the former Potter Clinic at 1000
North Palm Canyon Drive meets CEQA's definition of a "historical resource." In order to prevent,
avoid, or mitigate potential effects of the proposed redevelopment project on the building, CRM
TECH recommends the following options to the project proponent and the City of Palm Springs_
• Option 1: The former Potter Clinic be preserved, rehabilitated/restored, and incorporated into
the project design for compatible adaptive use,if feasible-
• Option 2: A comprehensive documentation program, including detailed architectural
description, photographic recordation, scaled mapping of the property, and compilation of the
history of the building, be completed if demolition, destruction, relocation, or alteration of the
building cannot be avoided.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MANAGEMENT SUMMARY............................... ...--..........-......................
INTRODUCTION......................................---........ ............-...........
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RESEARCH METHODS...............................--........... ........... ..................... ....... 4
RecordsSearch..........................--.......... ................................... .................................... 4
FieldInspection... ...--..... ................................................... ......... .................................--...-4
HistoricalResearch..................................-.........----------•.........................................................4
Consultation with Local Historic Preservation Groups .................................. ....................-5
RESULTS AND FINDINGS...... ...... ....... .....................-....------------..................... ....- .5
Previous Cultural Resources Studies ........................................ ......................................... 5
Cu—entConditim--of the
Historical Background................. ................... ..................................... ......................9
DISCUSSION............................... ...... ..............................................
Definition.........................................................................................................-.......................10
Evaluation.......................... ....---------------- ...... .............................. ...-...- 11
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS.............................................--.................---12
REFERENCES......................................................................---....,..........................................14
APPENDIX 1: PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS.... .......................................... ....................15
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure1. Project vicinity.................................. ..........--...... .........__...........................I
Figure 2- Location of subject property........ ................................... .............. ...........2
Figure 3. Previous cultural resources studies................................................................... 7
Figure 4. The former Potter Clinic............ ........ ............ ........................----....... -..................8
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INTRODUCTION
In November and December 2005, at the request of Sonia Carrera-Vanek, CRM TECH
performed a cultural resources evaluation on a historic-period building in the City of Palm
Springs, Riverside County, California(Fig. 1). The subject of the study,formerly known as
the.Potter Clinic, is located at 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive,in the.northern portion of
the city's downtown area. The parcel on which the building stands, Assessor's Parcel
Number 505-265-006,is located in the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of Section
10, T4S R4E, San Bernardino Base Meridian (Fig. 2).
The study is a part of the environmental review process for a proposed redevelopment
project involving the subject property, as required by the City of Palm Springs in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA;PRC§21000, et seq.)
and the Cit f s Hrstonc-P-reservauor•,rJ-.--dinane-(PalrrrSprings Munietpal-C-0de
The purpose of the study is to provide the City with the necessary information and analysis
to determine whether the former Potter Clinic constitutes a "historical resource," as defined
by CEQA, and thereby further determine whether the proposed project would cause "a
substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource."
In order to facilitate the historical significance evaluation of the former Potter Clinic and to
document its characteristics and conditions, CRM TECH conducted a historical resources
records search, pursued historical background research, consulted with local historic
preservation groups, and carried out a field inspection of the building. The following
report is a complete account of the methods, results, and final conclusion of the study-
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HISTORICAL CONTEXT
In 1823-1825,Jose Romero, Jose Maria Estudillo, and Romualdo Pacheco, leading a series of
expeditions in search of a route to Yuma, became the first noted European explorers to
travel through the Coachella Valley. However, due to its harsh environment, few non-
Indians ventured into the desert valley during the Mexican and early American periods,
except those who traveled across it along the established trails. The most important among.
these trails was the Cocomariicopa Trail, an ancient Indian trading route that was
"discovered"in 1862 by William David Bradshaw and became known after that as the
Bradshaw Trail. In much of the Coachella Valley, this historic wagon road traversed a
similar course to that of present-day Highway 111. During the 1860s-1870s, the Bradshaw
Trail served as the main thoroughfare between coastal southern California and the
Colorado River, until the completion of the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1876-1877 brought
an end to its heyday.
Non-Indian settlement 1n the Coachella Valley began in die 1870s, with the establishment
of railroad stations along the Southern Pacific Railroad, and spread further in the 1880s,
after public land was opened for claims under the Homestead Act, the Desert Land Act,
and other federal land laws. Farming became the dominant economic activity in the valley,
thanks to the development of underground water sources, often in the form of artesian
wells. But it was not until the completion of the Coachella Canal in 1948-1949 that farmers
in the and region obtained an adequate and reliable water supply- The main agricultural
staple in the Coachella Valley, the date palm, was first introduced around the turn of the
century. By the late 1910s, the date palm industry had firmly established itself, giving the
region its celebrated image of"the Arabia of America." Starting in the 1920s, a new
industry, featuring equestrian camps, resort hotels, and eventually country clubs, gradually
spread throughout the Coachella Valley, and since then transformed it into southern
California's leading winter retreat.
The City of Palm Springs owes its origin to the early development efforts led by John
Guthrie McCallum, who began purchasing land in the area in 1872. The townsite was
surveyed and subdivided in 1884, initially under the name of"Palm City." After a resurvey
in 1887, the new town acquired its present name- The Palm Springs subdivision was an
instant success despite its location in the heart of the southern California desert, thanks to
an eight-mile-long irrigation ditch that McCallum built from the Whitewater River to the
townsite- By 1892, "Dr."Welwood Murray had leased the famed Agua Caliente hot springs
from the local Native Americans to establish a health resort, forecasting the future of
development in the budding community. In the 1920s-1930s, Palm Springs was
"discovered"by the rich and famous of Hollywood, and soon became a favored desert spa,
the forerunner and nucleus of the Coachella Valley's resort industry.
During the late 1940s, a locally"grown" architectural style known as Desert Modernism
emerged in Palm Springs to accommodate the influx of wealthy visitors who desired to
own private vacation homes in the secluded desert. Viewing the traditional Spanish-style
buildings then dominant in the area as too old-fashioned, this new clientele demanded a
type of architecture for their homes that was more explicitly "modern." The result was a
new modernist architectural aesthetic inspired in part by the clean lines, flat roofs, glass
walls, and unornamented facades of the International Style-buildings made famous by
architects such as Mies van der Rohe and Le Corbusier, and in part by the desert landscape
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and harsh climate in which these homes were built. This attention given to the desert
landscape fostered a unique aesthetic in which the austerity of the International Style is
softened by the inclusion of natural elements such as rock, granite, and wood on the
interior and exterior, and by the use of neutral colors to better help the buildings blend into
the surrounding environment. Water is also a predominant feature of Desert Modernist
buildings, as many include pools, fountains,ponds, and waterfalls-
Desert Modernism remained the predominant architectural style in Palm Springs
throughout the 1950s and 1960s. It began to decline after 1970 due to a general fatigue of
modernist simplicity and a new demand for decorative, opulent styles more reflective of
the prosperous economy of the time. 'Today, the term Desert Modernism has been applied
not only to buildings in the Palm Springs area, but also to buildings in the same general
style located in desert communities throughout southern California and Arizona*.
RESEARCH METHODS ^ —
RECORDSSEARCH
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On November 16, 2005, CRM TECH archaeologist Adrian Sanchez Moreno (see App. 1 for
qualifications) conducted a historical/archaeological resources records search at the
Eastern Information Center(EIC), University of California,Riverside,in order to identify
previously recorded cultural resources and existing cultural resources studies within a one-
mile radius of the subject property. Previously recorded cultural resources include
properties designated as California Historical Landmarks,Points of I Iistorical Interest, or
Riverside County Landmarks, as well as those listed in the National Register of Historic
Places, the California Register of Historical Resources, or the California Historical Resource
Information System. In addition to EIC's files, records of the City of Palm Springs were
also consulted for information on more recent cultural resources studies conducted in the
project vicinity.
FIELD INSPECTION
On December 12, 2005, CRM TECH architectural historian Kelli Olgren-Leblond (see App.
1 for qualifications) carried out the field inspection of the subject property. During the
inspection, Olgren-Leblond made detailed notations and preliminary photo-recordation of
the structural and architectural characteristics and current conditions of the former Potter
Clinic and its associated features. In addition, Olgren-Leblond conducted a brief
reconnaissance-level survey of the surrounding area, so as to examine and assess the
physical environment of the building. Olgren-Leblond's observations during the field
inspection formed the basis of the building descriptions and historical integrity evaluation
presented below.
HISTORICAL RESEARCH
Historical and architectural historical background research on the building was completed
by Kelli Olgren-Leblond and CRM TECH historian Terri Jacquemain(see App. 1 for
For further discussion of Desert Modernism,see Cygelman(1999).
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qualifications) for the purpose of establishing its dates of construction, later alterations,
roles and uses over the years, and possible associations with important historic figures
and/or events. Sources consulted during the research include the following:
Published literature in local and regional history, including architectural history;
• Historic maps of the Palm Springs area;
Archival records of City of Palm Springs and the County of Riverside, particularly the_.._....-..
City's building safety records and the County's real property tax assessment records;
• Various news reports in local newspapers;
• Historic-period city directories and other materials on file at the local history collection
of the Palm Springs Public Library.
CONSULTATION WITH LOCAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION GROUPS
- -- As a part of the research procedurce, Terri Jacquemzin ccntasted-Sally Mc—Menus and Jeri_Vogelsang of of the Palm Springs Historical Society and Peter Moruzzi of the Palm Springs
Modern Committee for supplementary information on the history of the former Potter
Clinic and to solicit their organizations input on the building's potential significance to the
local community. The information and comments received from representatives of both
organizations are incorporated into the sections below.
RESULTS AND FINDINGS
PREVIOUS CULTURAL RESOURCES STUDIES
The Eastern Information Center's records reflect no previous studies or recorded cultural
resources on the subject property or in the immediate vicinity. Records of the City of Palm
Springs, however, indicate that the property was included in a citywide reconnaissance
survey of potentially historic buildings in 2004 (ARG 2004), and that the former Potter
Clinic was recorded during that survey, A primary record generated from the 2004 survey
offers the following summary of the building's architectural characteristics and history:
As one of the first buildings designed by architect E.Stewart Williams in Palm
Springs, the two-story professional office and residential building located at 1000
North Palm Canyon was constructed in 1947. Originally known as the Potter Clinic
Building, one of the two upper floor apartments was also Williams'residence.
Generally rectangular-shaped in plan, the building is organized around an inner
courtyard, racing north (sIc) on North Palm Canyon Drive, the building is set
farther'back from the street than adjacent structures(when first built,no sidewalk
existed and the building was surrounded by sand). Within the setback is a short,
circular concrete driveway,which is no longer in use. 'I he main elevation is
symmetrically composed of cubic forms, strong horizontals, and a flat roof. The flat
roof extends to form an overhang on the upper floor and is echoed by a similar
treatment over the commercial space. The fagade features a wide deep terrace that
spans the main elevation at the upper floor. On the ground floor the building has a
projecting storefront commercial space with two pair of wood-framed glazed entry
doors at the far ends of the facade. A trio of replacement windows has significantly
altered the feeling of commercial space. On the upper floor,two apartments, set at
the north and south sides of the building, are separated by a partition wall,
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perpendicular to the street, with open spaces in the center. Exterior walls are stucco-
A concrete drive is adjacent to the north side of the building and appears to encircle
the structure- Overall, this building appears to be in a quite dilapidated condition
and has suffered various inappropriate modifications. (Maley/Petrin/Tinsley/
Watson 2004)
Within a one-mile radius of the subject property, at least nine previous cultural resource
studies have been reported to the EIC(Fig. 3). As a result of these and similar studies, f3-
archaeological sites and more than 35 historic-period buildings have been identified within
the scope of the records search. All of the recorded buildings were concentrated in
downtown Palm Springs, most of them along Palm Canyon Drive and Indian Canyon
Drive south of the subject property. Among them, the nearest to the subject property were
three residences on Prescott Drive, approximately one block to the west.
Of the 13 recorded archaeological sites within.the scope-of the-mcords sears ,.,four were_,._.,_,_.,, ---,,,_-
prehistoric in nature, consisting mostly of surface scatters of Native American artifacts and
bedrock milling features,but a burial site was also reported on the edge of downtown Palm
Springs. The other nine sites dated to the historic period, including trash scatters, a
boulder-lined dirt road, a number of building foundations, and the remains of the historic
El Mirador Hotel and its golf course. None of these sites was found in the immediate
vicinity of the subject property.
CURRENT CONDITION OF THE BUILDING
The former Potter Clinic building, reportedly designed by nationally renowned local.
architect E_ Stewart Williams in his signature Desert Modern style (Fig. 4),is located on the
main boulevard in historic downtown Palm Springs. It currently serves as a multi-uni t
commercial building, but is mostly vacant. The only business located at this address is the
J.Behman Art Gallery, which occupies one half of the bottom story.
The two-story wood-frame structure rests on a concrete foundation and is clad with stucco.
While the bottom story has a modified rectangular plan, the second story, accessed by two
wood-and-concrete staircases on the exterior of the north- and south-facing fagades, is a-]-
shaped architectural space that connects with the rear half of the bottom story_ The front
half of the top story is an open balcony with stucco-clad walls around its perimeter. The
roof is flat and follows the U-shape of the building's top story, with the exception of its
continuation over the top of the "U,"forming an open square partially supported by wood
pillars.
The building appeared to be undergoing a renovation of the second story and its roof,but
the project has reportedly been abandoned due to cost overrun. The cladding on the roof
and its wide eaves has been almost entirely removed, leaving the wood frame fully
exposed. The majority of the trim around the eaves has also been removed, with the
exception of small portions on the north- and south-facing sides of the building. In these
areas,portions of the wood boxed eaves, which have been painted white, are intact.
The building does not have a central porch or entryway. Instead, it has four entrances on
the bottom floor. Three of these are located in cutout spaces on the north and south ends of
the asymmetrical principle fagade,which faces west, and the other one is located at the rear
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Figure 4. The Former Potter Clinic at 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive (View to the east;photo taken on
December 12,2005)
of the building on the north-facing fagade There are two more entrances leading into the
building on the second story. All of the doors are composed of wood and a single glass
panel-
The building contains many large windows, the most prominent of which are wood-
framed, fixed windows on the principal fargade that occupy most of the wall. These
windows, as well as the three doors on the principal facade, are sheltered by a flat stucco
overhang with metal and wood trim and wide boxed eaves. In addition to these, there are
also woad-framed hinged windows throughout the structure. The east-facing walls of the
architectural space on the second story are made entirely of glass.
Bordering the structure to the south is a large concrete wall with a floral cutout pattern,
and to the north is a wood lattice fence on a concrete wall base. This building is in fair
condition due to the renovation process it is prescnHy undergoing. The stucco on the
buttum story has been fresldy painted, along with the wood and metal trim around the
bottom eaves- The second story, as mentioned above, is partially dismantled, and is in
need of the fresh paint and trim repairs evident on the bottom floor.
The buildings surrounding this property are representative of architectural styles from the
1950s and 1960s, and collectively preserve the aesthetic of an era critical to the cultural and
urban development of Palm Springs, The buildings on Palm Canyon Drive together create
a historic environment that is central to tourism within the city and to the "desert-inspired"
architectural heritage of the area.
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HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
According to archival records, the building at 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive was
constructed in 1946 for the property owner,Dr.James E. Potter, originally to house his
medical clinic and two attached apartments on the upper level (County Assessor 1945-1950;
City of Palm Springs 1946;Directory 1946-1947),
In March, 1946, Potter contracted the architectural firm of Williams, Williams and Williams
for the construction of the 60x125-foot building (City of Palm Springs 1946). The firm's
principals were Henry J. Williams and his sons, E. Stewart and H.Roger Williams
(Directory 1946-1947). E. Stewart Williams(1909-2005), who would later gain nationwide
recognition and fame as a pioneer and leading practitioner in Desert Modernism, is widely
credited with the design of the building (Maley/Petrin/Tinsley/Watson 2004; Moruzzi
2005;Sotta 2005;Emerton n.d.; Wikipedia n.d_). The building permit record, though,
--- identifies no architect or designer;but lists-H,J, Williams as.the-contractQLfor.the
construction (City of Palm Springs 1946).
After the completion of the building, James Potter, an urologist and general practitioner,
moved into one of the apartments with his wife (Directory 1946-1951). E. Stewart Williams
occupied the other apartment with his wife Mari from 1946 to ca. 1948 (ibid;Sotta 2005).
Potter retained the property for more than ten years before deeding it to Edward C.
Kupers, also a physician, around 1959(County Assessor 1955-1959; City of Palm Springs
1959).
E. Stewart Williams, a native of Dayton, Ohio,joined his father and brother in Palm Springs
to form the fine of Williams, Williams and Williams in 1946, after serving in the U.S. Navy
during World War II. With that, he launched a prolific career as an architect in Palm
Springs that continued for more than 50 years until his retirement in 1997 at the age of 88
(Desert Sun 2005a). In 1947, Williams' design for Frank Sinatra's residence in Palm Springs,
an early—albeit relatively conservative—landmark of Desert Modernism, became an
instantsensation, an architectural trend-setter, and a model of "hipness"in the desert
community, although this was perhaps as much due to its occupant as to its design
(Wikipedia n.d.).
In addition to the Sinatra House, many other buildings designed by E. Stewart Williams
became well-known landmarks in Palm Springs, such as the Oasis Building (1952), the
Edris House (1954), the Santa Fe Savings and Loan (1960), the Palm Springs Tramway
Mountain Station(1961), the Coachella Valley Bank (1961), and the Palm Springs Desert
Museum (1976). Most of these buildings are representative of Williams'brand of Desert
Modernism, characterized by flat roofs, glass walls, and visual conformity to the
surrounding desert landscape. All of these elements are also evident in the Potter Climc
building despite its relatively simple design and the various minor alterations.
The earliest documented alteration to the building was a three-foot extension to the office,
which was completed in 1955 (City of Palm Springs 1955), A swimming pool was added
on the property in 1959, and a 77-foot block wall was built along the perimeter in 1977(City
of Palm Springs 1959; 1977). Archival records also indicate a series of repairs and minor
alterations between 1987 and 1989, including re-roofing, refurbishing of existing office
space, installation of new windows, removal of sinks, and general repair of plumbing.
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These works were apparently completed by February, 1989 (City of Palm Springs 1989). In
1990, a permit was issued to S.W. Realty of Palm Springs to install steel and canvas
overhangs at the building's front(City of Palm Springs 1990), but no such features were
observed during the field inspection of the building.
DISCUSSION
Based on the research results discussed above, the following sections present CRM TECH's
conclusion on whether the former Potter Clinic building at 1000 North Pam Canyon Drive
meets the official definition of a"historical resource," as provided in the California Public
Resources Code, in particular CEQA.
DEFINITION
L According to PRC §5020.1(j), "'historical resource'includes, but is not limited to, any object,
building, site, area, place, record, or manuscript which is historically or archaeologically
significant, or is significant in the architectural, engineering, scientific, economic,
agricultural, educational, social, political, military, or cultural annals of California." More
specifically, CEQA guidelines state that the term 'historical resources" applies to any such
resources listed in or determined to be eligible for listing in the California Register of
Historical Resources, included in a local register of historical resources, or determined to be
historically significant by the head Agency (Title 14 CCR§15064.5(a)(1)-(3)).
Regarding the proper criteria of historical significance, CEQA guidelines mandate that"a
resource shall be considered by the lead agency to be 'historically significant' if the resource
meets the criteria for listing on the California Register of Historical Resources" (Title 14
CCR §15064.5(a)(3)). A resource may be listed in the California Register if it meets any of
the following criteria:
(1) Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad
patterns of California's history and cultural heritage.
(2) Is associated with the lives of persons important in our past-
(3) Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period,region, or method of
construction, or represents the work of an important creative individual, or
possesses high artistic values.
(4) Has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prelustory or
history. (PRC§3024.1(c))
A local register of historical resources, as defined by PRC§5020.1(k), "means a list of
properties officially designated or recognized as historically significant by a local
government pursuant to a local ordinance or resolution." For properties within the City of
Palm Springs, the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance provides the designations of
"historic sites" and "historic districts," A "historic site"is defined as:
Any real property such as: a building;a structure, including but not limited to
archways,tiled areas and similar arclutectural elements;an archaeological
excavation or object that is unique or significant because of its location, design,
setting,materials, workmanship or aesthetic effect and:
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(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 or local history;or
(3)That reflects or exemplifies a particular period of the national, state or local
history;or
(4)That embodies the distinctive charactenstics of a type,period or method of
cons[ruchon;6r
(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. (PSMC§8-05-020a)
- Pursuant to these statutory and r g,datory guidelines, the former PottQ,r C lixtic.is.,e.Yaluated .,.,,.,
under both the California Register criteria and those for local designations. The results of
the evaluation are discussed below.
EVALUATION
In summary of the research results discussed above, the former Potter Clinic was originally
built in 1946 as a mixed-use building to accommodate Dr.James E. Potter's medical practice
and two apartment dwellings, a rather uncommon arrangement in the space-rich desert
town. The most salient aspect of the building's history lies in that the building was
evidently designed by E.Stewart Williams. Then at the beginning of his long and prolific
career, Williams was soon to become one of the most prominent architects in Palm Springs-
Eventually, he would gain much wider acclaim among lus peers and architectural
historians as a leading voice in Desert Modernism, the locally "grown'building style that
has bestowed upon post-WWII Palm Springs—as well as much of the Coachella Valley—its
distinctive architectural characteristics.
There is little doubt that E. Stewart Williams was indeed a master architect"whose
individual genius influenced his age." Upon his death in September, 2005, the Palm
Springs Desert Sun stated in an editorial:
If any single man can be cited for giving Palm Springs its place in architectural
history,it's E.Stewart Williams. . . Williams greatly shaped the appearance and
reputation of Palm Springs through his designs. With other modernists, particularly
Richard J. Neutra,he created an architectural style that historically always will
symbolize post-World War If America—and will represent the city. (Desert Sun
2005b)
Because of his far-reaching influence in post-WWII architecture in Palm Springs, the
Coachella Valley, and beyond, Williams was chosen as the first recipient of the Palm
Springs Modern Committee's Lifetime Achievement Award, which was awarded
posthumously earlier this year (Desert Sun 2005a).
The relatively simple design of the former Potter Clinic demonstrates the typical
characteristics of Williams' trademark style, but would not be considered an important
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example of Williams'large body of work, especially with its architectural and historical
integrity compromised through alterations and with many of Williams'better-known
landmarks still surviving in excellent condition. Nor would it qualify as an exemplary
specimen of the Desert Modern style or the general building practice in post-WWII Palm
Springs. In other words, the architectural merits of the building falls short of the level
required for listing in the California Register-
Nevertheless, as one of the first buildings Williams designed in Palm Springs and an early
product of the budding Desert Modernist movement, the former Potter Clinic occupies a
notable place in local architectural history. In addition, the building is a coherent
component of the historic fabric of the surrounding neighborhood, where the architectural
integrity of Palm Canyon Drive and downtown Palm Spring is largely intact. Therefore,
this building clearly retains some local historical and architectural historical significance.
CRM TE 's correspondences ivft giocal hisko c preservation'"gr-oups confirmed Elie"
commuru s interest in this building. For example, Peter Moruzzi, chairman of the Palm
Springs Modem Committee, stated when contact by CRM TEC14:
Given that the property was one of E.Stewart Williams'earliest completed projects,
and one of the few mixed use buildings in Palm Springs,the Palm Springs Modem
Committee believes that the property has local arcltectural significance both as a
work of Williams and as a property type. . . Overall, [the Palm Springs Modern
Comm ttee) believes that the Potter Clinic appears eligible for local listing as a Class
One Historic Site for the reasons identified above (Moruzzi 2005)
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Based on the information and analysis presented above, the present study concludes that
the former Potter Clinic at 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive does not appear eligible for
listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, but appears eligible for local
designation by the City of Palm Springs as a "historic site," as provided by the City's
Historic Preservation Ordinance. Therefore, it meets CEQA's definition of a "historical
resource."
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
CEQA establishes that"a project that may cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a historical resource is a project that may have a significant effect on the
environment" (PRC§21084.1). "Substantial adverse change,"according to PRC§5020-1(q),
"means demolition, destruction, relocation, or alteration such that the significance of a
historical resource would be impaired."
This study has concluded that the former Potter Clinic qualifies as a "historical resource," as
defined by CEQA. In order to prevent, avoid, or mitigate potential effects of the proposed
redevelopment project on this "historical resource," CRM TECH recommends the following
options to the project proponent and the City of Palm Springs:
• Option 1: The former Potter Clinic be preserved,rehabilitated/restored, and
incorporated into the project design for compatible adaptive use, if feasible.
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When carried out in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards, such
rehabilitation/restoration and adaptive use will be categorically exempted from further
Cl QA review(Title 14 CCR§15331), and may qualify for tax benefits under various
federal and state historic preservation•ince'ntive programs.
Option 2:A comprehensive documentation program be completed to preserve the
-- - historical••and arcluteetural-data about the building if demolition,-destruction, - --- ---
relocation, or alteration cannot be avoided.
Due to the local nature and minimal level of the Potter Clinic's significance, procedures
comparable to the Historic American Buildings Survey (IIABS), which are often applied
in similar documentation of historical buildings, do not appear to be an appropriate
approach in this case. Instead, the recommended scope of work consists of detailed
architectural description,photographic recordation, scaled mapping of the property,
-arid ebm 3laribr of-the history of the b''aiiding. Sorne-of thesepro�edures, an°rely the
building description and the historical research, have in fact been completed during the
present study- The results of the documentation program should be curated at the
appropriate local cultural resources information repositories for easy public access, such
as the City of Palm Springs, the Palm Springs Modem Committee, and/or the Palm
Springs Historical Society.
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REFERENCES
ARG (Architectural Resource Group)
2004 City of Palm Springs Historic Resources Survey Summary Report. On file,
Department of Planning Services, City of Palm Springs.
City of Palm Springs
19A6-1990 Building safety records, 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive- On file, Department
of Building and Safety, City of Palm Springs.
County Assessor, Riverside
194-4-1959 Real property tax assessment records, Book 29, Map 13. Microfiches on file,
Riverside County Assessor's Office, Riverside.
Cygelman, Adele
1999 Palm Springs Modern. Rizzoli International Publications, Inc., New York.
Desert Sun, The(Palm Springs)
— --- - 2005a---Renowned-Valley Architect Dies at_95:-Williams ICno n foz Mid,Cenhxry
Designs. September 14:B1.
2005b Our Voice: E. Stewart Williams Designed the Desert- September 15:B6.
Directory
1946-1951 Palm Springs city directories. On file, Palm Springs Public Library, Palm
Springs.
Emerton,Bruce
n.d. Desert Modernism: A WebSite Bibliography on Architecture and Modernism in
Palms Springs and the Coachella Valley. Http://www.esupomona.edu/—blemerton/
PaImTo20Springs/SWilliams.html.
Maley/Petrin/Tinsley/Watson
2004 Primary record, 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive. On file, Department of
Planning Services, City of Palm Springs.
Moruzzi, Peter
2005 Personal communication with the authors. Contacted via e-mail at pmoruzzi@
eartHink.net.
Sotta, Andy
2005 Potter Clinic- In E- Stewart Williams-A Tribute to His Work and Life. Pamphlet
compiled and published by the Palm Springs Preservation Poi ndation, Palm Springs.
USGS (United States Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior)
1979 Map: Santa Ana, Calif. (1:250,000); 1959 edition revised.
1996 Map: Palm Springs, Calif. (7.5', 1:24,000); aerial photographs taken 1994.
Wikipedia
n.d. The Wikipedia on-line encyclipedia: E. Stewart Williams. Http://en.wikipedia,
org/wiki/E,_Stewart—Williams.
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APPENDIX 1:
PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR/HISTORIAN/ARCI-ITTECTURAL HISTORIAN „
Bai'Tom"Tang,M.A.
Education
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1988-1993 Graduate Prog r.am. _in Public hlistory/Historic Preservation, UG River-side.
1987 M.A., American History, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut.
1982 B.A., History, Northwestern University, Xi'an, China.
2000 "Introduction to Section 106 Review,"presented by the Advisory Council on
Historic Preservation and the University of Nevada, Reno.
1994 "Assessing the Significance of Historic Archaeological Sites,"presented by the
_______-I-iistoric_Pr.eservatioci Program, University of Nevada,Professional Experience
Experience
2002- Principal Investigator,CRM TECH, Riverside, California-
1993-2002 Project Historian/Architectural Historian, CKM TECH, Riverside, California.
1993-1997 Project Historian, Greenwood and Associates, Pacific Palisades, California.
1991-1993 Project Historian, Archaeological Research Unit, UC Riverside.
1990 Intern Researcher, California State Office of Historic Preservation,
Sacramento.
1990-1992 Teaching Assistant, History of Modem World, UC Riverside.
1988-1993 Research Assistant, American Social History, UC Riverside.
1985-1988 Research Assistant, Modem Chinese History,Yale University.
1985-1986 Teaching Assistant, Modern Chinese History, Yale University.
1982-1985 Lechirer, History,Xi'an Foreign Languages Institute, Van, China.
Honors and Awards
1988-1990 University of California Graduate Fellowship, UC Riverside.
1985-1987 Yale University Fellowship, Yale University Graduate School.
1980, 1981 President's Honor List,Northwestern University, Xi'an, China.
Cultural Resources Management Reports
Preliminary Analyses and Recommendations Regarding California's Cultural Resources
Inventory System (With Special Reference to Condition 14 of NPS 1990 Program Review
Report). California State Office of+Historic Preservation working paper, Sacramento,
September 1990.
Numerous cultural resources management reports with the Archaeological Research Unit,
Greenwood and Associates, and CRM TECH, since October 1991,
Membership
California Preservation Foundation.
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PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR/ARCHAEOLOGIST
Michael Hogan,Ph.D., RPA`
Education
1991 Ph.D., Anthropology, University of California, Riverside.
- 1981--- - - B.S, AritlLropology, University of California,Riverside,with honors.
1980-1981 Education Abroad Program, Lima, Peru.
2002 Section 106—National Historic Preservation Act: Federal Law at the Local
Level. UCLA Extension Course #888.
2002 "Recognizing historic Artifacts," workshop presented by Richard Norwood,
Historical Archaeologist
2002 "Wending Your Way through the Regulatory Maze," symposium presented
-• -------by-d-L Association-of-Enviren-mentOPr-ofessionals 1—_. __..,,.. _.__,_._.._._.,..,__
1992 "Southern California Ceramics Workshop," presented by Jerry Schaefer.
1992 "Historic Artifact Workshop,"presented by Anne Duffield-Stoll.
Professional Experience
2002- Principal Investigator, CRM TECH, Riverside, California.
1999-2002 Project Archaeologist/Field Director, CRM TECH, Riverside.
1996-1998 Project Director and Ethnographer, Statistical Research, Inc-, Redlands.
1992-1998 Assistant Research Anthropologist, University of California, Riverside
1992-1995 Project Director, Archaeological Research Unit, U. C. Riverside-
1993-1994 Adjunct Professor, Riverside Community College, Mt- San Jacinto College,
UC Riverside, Chapman University, and SanBemardino Valley College-
1991-1992 Crew Chief, Archaeological Research Unit, U. C. Riverside.
1984-1998 Archaeological Technician, Field Director, and Project Director for various
southern California cultural resources management firms.
Research Interests
Cultural Resource Management, Southern Californian Archaeology, Settlement and
Exchange Patterns, Specialization and Stratification, Culture Change, Native American
Culture, Cultural Diversity. -
Cultural Resources Management Reports
Author and co-author of, contributor to, and principal investigator for numerous cultural
resources management study reports since 1986-
Memberships
' Register of Professional Archaeologists.
Society for American Archaeology.
Society for California Archaeology.
Pacific Coast Archaeological Society.
Coachella Valley Archaeological Society.
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PROJECT HISTORIAN/REPORT WRITER
Terri Jacyuemain, M.A.
Education
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2004 M.A.,Program in Historic Resource Management, University of California,
_______,.,._Riverside-----------------
2002 B.S., Anthropology, University of California, Riverside.
Professional Experience
2003- Project Historian, CRM TECH, Riverside.
2002- Teaching Assistant, Religious Studies Department, University of California,
Riverside.
-- 1997-1-999---Reporter,-Inland-Wiley Daily Bulletin, Ontario California.
1991-1997 Reporter, The Press-Enterprise, Riverside.
PROJECT ARCHAEOLOGIST
Adrian Sanchez Moreno, B.A.
Education
1999 B.A., Anthropology (with emphasis in Archaeology), University of San Diego.
2003 "Native American Ceranucs Workshop," presented by the San Diego County
Archaeological Society, Santa Catarina de los Pai Pai, Baja California, Mexico.
2003 "Native American Basketry Workshop," presented by the San Diego County
Archaeological Society, San Josh de la Zorra, Baja California, Mexico.
2002 "Historic Archaeology Workshop," presented by Diehard Norwood, Base
Archaeologist, Edwards Air Force Base;presented at CRM TECH, Riverside-
Professional Experience
2003 Field Crew, survey and excavation on Isla de Cedros, Baja California, Mexico.
2000- Project Archaeologist, CRM TECH, Riverside.
1999 Field Crew, excavation on Marine Corps Air Station, Camp Pendleton.
K.E.A. Environmental, San Diego.
1999 Field Crew, excavation at Freedmen's Cemetery si to in Alexandria, Virginia.
URS Greiner Woodward & Clyde-
1999 Field Crew, survey and excavation in Guerrero Negro, Mexico.
1999 Field Crew, excavation at Lake Chapala, Baja California, Mexico.
1998 Field Crew, petroglyph survey in San Pedro Atacama, Chile-
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ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN
Kelli Olgren-Leblond, M.A,
Education:
2006 Ph-D_ (expected), Art History, University of Southern California, Los Angcles.
_ ... --- -- . • -Specialization: 19th.and 20th century European art and architecture.
2000 M.A., Art History, University of Califorr- a, Riverside.
Specialization:Modern architecture.
1998 B.A. (with honors), Art History, University of California, Riverside,
Professional Experience:
2005- Architectural Historian, CRM TECH, Riverside, California.
- 2002-2005-Teaching Assistant, History of Asian Art, University-of South�n,Califc�rx�a � .
2001-2002 Teaching Assistant, History of Western Art, University of Southern.
California.
2001-2002 Research Assistant, Collection Development Department, Getty Research
Institute for the Arts and the Humanities, Los Angeles, California.
1999-2000 Research Assistant for Dr_ Patricia Morton, Professor of Modern Architecture,
UC Riverside.
1999 Teaching Assistant, Western Art: Prehistory to Byzantium, UC Riverside.
1998-1999 Reader, Introduction to Architecture and Urbanism, UC Riverside.
Awards and Honors:
2005-2006 Final Year Dissertation Fellowship, University of Southern California.
2004 Citation of Special Recognition for the Dissertation, Graham Foundation for
Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts(as part of the 2004 Carter Manny Award
competition).
2004 Grant from the United States National Committee for the History of Art to
attend the XXXI International Congress for the History of Art in Montreal,
Canada.
2003-2004 Borchard Foundation Fellowship for Dissertation Research.
2002-2003 University Merit Fellowship in the College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences,
University of Southern California.
2000-2001 University Merit Fellowship in the College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences,
University of Southern California.
1998-2000 Maxwell Gluck Fellowship in the History of Art, UC Riverside.
Memberships:
Society of Architectural Historians.
College Art Associations.
Historians of German and Central European Art and Architecture.
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING
CORRECTED 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-pate 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 8.17 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 Agonda 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.
TE: Audio Cassettes and DVDs of ISPB Meetings are available for review. Cassettes will be ke�pPt
fors onths only. DVps of the meetings will be kept indefinitely Minutes format is more action r dl ted
than verb ' except where special interest or special meetings are involved.
4. APPROVAL OF UTES: February 13, 2007 Vice Chair Nelson asked for c ection of page 3
of 3 under Section 1 Board Member Comments — first sentence is no omplete and has two
different ideas in one sent e. Needs clarification.
M/SIC (Hayton/Riley) moved the February 13, 07 Minutes be approved as
corrected. (6 Yes, 0 No, 0 Absent)
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS: (3 minutes):
William Kopelk, President of P.S. Pre vation Foundatior , oke in behalf of the Foundation and
support of HSPB voting in favor e Class 1 Historic design -on of the Santa Fe Federal Bank
Building at 300 South Palm you Drive.
Robert Firth, real ate broker representing the owner of the property 1000 North Palm
Canyon Drive e former Potter Clinic, explained that it doesn't matter to the o or whether it is
desi note r is not designated as a Historic Site.
ann , Floss, spoke in support of preserving the property at 300 South Palm Canyon Drive.
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Historic Site Preservation Board Page 4 of 10
CORRECTED Minutes from the March 13, 2007 Meeting
ce Chair Nelson moved to recommend to the City Council the designation of 300 South Pa
Ca on Drive, formerly known as Santa Fe Federal as a Class 1 historic site with he
stipul 'on that the entire setting aka "site" be designated a Class 1 Historic Site without an uture
alteratio , modifications, or development to the APN in its entirety. Seconded by Boar member
James Ha n
Board member Williams recommended adding..."without Historic Site Pre rvation Board's
approval."
The motion was amen d to read: Vice Chair Nelson moved to commend to the City
Council the designation f 300 South Palm Canyon Drive, for erly known as Santa Fe
Federal as a Class 1 histor site with the stipulation that th entire setting aka "site" be
designated a Class 1 Histo ' Site without any future Iterations, modifications, or
development to the APN in its ntirety without the H' oric Site Preservation Board's
approval.
Staff member Lyon stated that this is also a ending 1 #3 of the Draft Resolutions.
Planning Director Ewing stated there needs be more discussion on the Findings in this
Resolution to provide guidance for the reason he and wants to capture the entire site. Before
voting on the motion, Board needs to clarif e key is es of the "setting".
Board member Strahl suggested this done in the Staff R ort to Council — page 7 by adding 4.
"g." One of the things that makes is building important to SPB is it's partial floating pavilion
style on its open setting with n ing crowding around it. Cha e the Staff Report to add the
additional Finding "g." that H feels it's important the building re in in its "open setting" on all
four sides including the p ing lot. Wants to call out the "opennes n all four sides" — this is
important.
Planning Director wing read from his notes.... ..partial pavilion style on pen setting with
nothing crowdin around it on all four sides, including the parking lot on the en side of the
building. The Idea is there is open space on all four sides of the building, includi those sides
facing the rking lot."
VOT M/SIC (Nelson/Hayton — 6 yes, 0 No, 0 Absent, 0 Abstention) to no 'nate
de 'gnation of 300 South Palm Canyon Drive (Santa Fe Federal Bank Building) pas d
animously. Motion stated above.
8. CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL REQUESTS. NONE
9. OTHER BUSINESS:
A. The Potter Clinic at 1000 North Palm Canyon drive
~' ACTION: Initiate process to recommend designation as a Class 1 Historic Site
Board member J. Williams asked about the historic building evaluation's "Conclusions and
Recommendations" (page 12) and asked if this is a typical conclusion for a building that only
qualified for local designation? One of those options was comprehensive documentation if
demolition was being considered.
Staff responded that similar recommendations are coming through on some of the other buildings,
particularly around the Monte Vista Hotel, Orchid Tree, and the Racquet Club reports. It is a
language consistent with buildings that don't have a high level of defined significance. 000045
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Board member Nelson read Recommendation Option 1, and stated if restoration came about then
that would make it eligible for start and if a local Class 1 Historic Site designation was successful,
then it will most likely become eligible for California designation once someone has gone through
the process of preserving, restoring, and bringing it back to an original state.
Chair S. Williams commented that there have been many alterations on this building and it is in
dilapidated condition.
Board member Hayton visited the building and site over a year ago, the condition has deteriorated
since, but current development is headed in the direction of mixed-use and if the second-story
apartments could be restored —it would be an ideal mixed-use project with incredible views. It's
important to look through the decrepit condition and move forward with designating this property.
Board member Nelson voiced his support of the broker trying to sell the building as an adaptive
re-use project. The recent issue of Dwell Magazine has a cover story on former buildings being
adaptively re-used—restaurants, offices, etc. This building could be brought back to all of the
greatness that Stewart Williams designed and it needs to be saved. Demolition by neglect is not
acceptable.
Staff member Lyon referred to page 11 of the Evaluation where it states in part_"The relatively
simple design of the former Potter Clinic demonstrates the typical characteristics of Williams'
trademark style, but would not be considered an important example of Williams' large body of
work. The report suggests that the building's significance is the fact that Williams was the
architect. The Board needs to be very clear on what is there that is making this building
important and is there enough here to warrant the research and investigation for a designation
process.
Board member Slrahl commented that if it didn't have Stewart Williams' name attached to it, it
probably would not be here now. Don't know if it's a fine example of his work, in this particular
case, the building is probably not worth saving and feels staff's energy should be focused on other
buildings.
Board member J. Williams' concern is if HSPB does not take action to initiate the designation
process that the Board is in fact making the decision now that (his building does not qualify and
the Board does not have information to make a decision yet. There is only the historic assess-
ment, there is no staff report, and there has not been much work done on this. Also feels that if
the Board does not move ahead, it is saying that the building is not worth saving. He feels it
warrants an investigative process so a determination can be made.
Board member J. Williams moved that the Board initiate a process to recommend
designation of the Potter Clinic at 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive as a Class 1 Historic
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 assessment
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 ffl O O 4 O
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Shulman photos primarily of the upper apartments. The Board needs to focus it's energies
on buildings that are in danger but also in a condition that it's reasonable to protect them.
Staff member Lyon stated that if the Board wishes to protect the building while the investigation is
being conducted, a separate motion is needed for a "stay of demolition" on the building per
8.05.170.
After much discussion, it was M/SIC (J. Williams/Nelson 5 Yes, 1 No, 0 Absent, 0
Abstentions) that the Board initiate the process to determine whether the former Potter
Clinic at 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive should be classified as a Class 1 or Class 2
Historic Site based on the fact that the CRM report suggests as Option 1... "the building be
rehabilitated, restored, and incorporated into a project design compatible for adaptive re-
use" and to follow in order after the five properties already in process.
Board member J. Williams asked that the next Agenda include a Stay of Demolition on the 1000
North Palm Canyon Drive property.
Planning Director Ewing stated that in the event a request for demolition is received -- staff will
consult with the Chair of RSPB and call a special meeting with a 72-hour notice. The Board could
then take action to issue a Stay of Demolition within a reasonable period of time. Staff will watch
for this.
9" B. Public Arts Commission— Report from Michael Stern re Art & Historic Site Map Joint Efforts
William Butler, Vice Chair, reported that PAC has a very old map that needs updating. Th
Commission thought it might be good to combine the efforts of PAC and HSPB. Their ginal
map had some advertising slots, but the Commission wants to keep this o free of any
commercial involvement. A City staff member reported the City web site is bei updated as well
as some of the "branding" of the City. The Commission's understanding of s is that it may
encompass everything that the City publishes which may impact e design of all printed
materials. No time frame has been discussed. The end result sho e a good map that is
appealing to a very broad audience. The PAC Visual Outreach committee is working on this.
Chair S, Williams indicated the HSPB budget proposed 2007/2008 includes educational
materials, maps, etc. and perhaps this might work o or both groups.
Board member Strahl asked about the splilli or costs.
Staff member Lyon asked if a subco liee from HSPB would be appropriate.
Board member Nelson aske out reaching out to a philanthropic organization that might assist
with the expense of this Jett, and he volunteered to help.
Mr. Butler is chair an of the fundraising subcommittee and reported having other organizations
suggested a bined effort from both groups to raise these funds from outside organizations.
They hav Iso 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.
000047
DATE SUBM=D `9
CASE NO.
(To be assigned)
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Department of Planning &Building
Histalk Site Designation
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_
(� iT l d r:
NAME OF APPLICANT %4 (C d(i 119t)65 610VAi/d 4 4<1� /-
Check One: ❑ Owner ❑ Lessee ❑ Authorized Agent
Applicant's Address: 3200� (lQ�t�i��� ( fffi/ynnJ �(,l�y
Telephone Number: _(76a) ?A 3- 9.) �--V%. (F7 S-6
Site Address: D T /" C.141 iJVIDA/ b(Z( V F
Construction Date: / — ❑ Estimated E Factual
Architect: E u,),q-2 t:__`
Builder: Fax:
P-7-/ 0 LL, Email:
Present Owner:
Original Owner: inems ,
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Other Historic Associations: 577'ff&;e i (&I /1,rr j1 :a 4 W t F E M A P- 1
Common Name :F/ O7� j N I Historic Name: 9—( TC 2 01-/; it C�
Assessor's Parcel Number: _ 6 2s- - a t'oSl 00
Zone: �[ Land Use:
Is this project on fee land r Indian trust land ❑? (Check One)
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Please check the appropriate boxes:
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE
❑ Vernacular Adobe 1800-1950 ❑ Bungalow 1895-1930
❑ Vernacular Wood Frame 1850-1950 ❑ Prairie Style 1905-1930
❑ Vemacular Brick 1850-1950 ❑ Pueblo Revival 1905-1940
❑ Vernacular Ranch House 1950-1950 ❑ Mediterranean/Spanish Rv. 1915-1940
❑ Vernacular (other) 1850-1950 ❑ Moderne/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 [q---6TT ther:
❑ Craftsman Bungalow 1895-1920 1) G 7F2T M 00 E fZ N
PRIMARY BUILDING MATERIAL ROOF TYPE
Wood Frame ❑ Gable Other:
❑ Log ❑ Hip Lvli e)ver 4�
❑ Adobe Brick ❑ Half-Flipped
❑ Brick ❑ Gablet
❑ Stone ❑ Shed
VStucco ❑ Gambrel
Concrete Flat
❑ Metal ❑ Mansard
❑ Other: ❑ Hipped Gable
Are there any significant decorative elements? ❑ Yes ❑ No
If yes, briefly describe:
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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 PRES ENT_CONDLTLON
❑ Formal Gardens ❑ Excellent
❑ Unusual Trees ❑ Good
❑ Expansive Dawns ❑ Fair
❑ Other: Deteriorated
❑ Destroyed
USE OF BUILDI
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APPLICANT'S REQUIRED MATERIAL CHECKLIST
HISTORIC SITE DESIGNATLON
The following items must be completed before a historic Site Designation application will be
accepted. Please check off each item to assure completeness. Refer to the REQUIRED
mATERLas fist of this application for more details on each item.
Applicant City Use
Only Only
■ Original Application
(10 copies)
Plot Plan
• 8 1/2 x 11 (10 copies) ❑ . [�
Miscellaneous Exhibits
• Public Hearing Labels []
■ Project Sponsor Labels (if any) [] 0
■ Existing Site Photographs
Planning Department, Check By: 0 5 2
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State of Californla-The Resources Agency Primary 8
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI fF .
PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial'
NRHP Status Cade 7R
L' Code,.,:...._. Reviewer _....._ :.�_ _-..Date Other Listings.
Review -
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Page 1 ecorder ",.
of 1 Resource Name ar fk: Assn nee b recorder) Potter Clinic Burl
( fl Y ding
P1. Other Identifier:
152. Location: ❑Not for Publication 'Unrestricted a. County Riverside
and (P2b and P2c or P2d.Attach a Location Map as necessary.)
b. USGS 7.5'Ouad Palm Springs Date 1996 T ; R _ 114 of _ 1/4 of Sec _ _ D.M.
c. Address 1000 North_ Palm Canyon Drive City _Palm Springs Zip 92262
d. UTM:(Give more than one for large and/or linearresources) Zone 11 _ mE/ mN
e. Other Locational Data:(e.g. parcel#,directions to resource,elevation,etc.,as appropriate)
City of Palm Springs Section 10
Parcel No. 505 265 006
Pia. Description:(Describe resource and its major elements.Include design,materials,condition,alterations,size,setting,and boundarles)
As one of the first buildings designed by architect E. Stewart Williams in Palm Springs,the two-story professional office and
residential building located at 1000 North Palm Canyon was constructed in 1947, Originally known as the Potter Clinic Building, one
of the two upper floor apartments was also Williams'residence. Generally rectangular-shaped in plan,the building is organized
around an inner courtyard. Facing north on North Palm Canyon Drive, the building is set farther back from the street than adjacent
structures(when first built, no sidewalk existed and the building was surrounded by sand). Within the setback is a short, circular
concrete driveway,which is no longer in use. The main elevation is symmetrically composed of cubic forms, strong horizontals, and
a flat roof. The flat roof extends to form an overhang on the upper floor and is echoed by a similar treatment over the commercial
space. The fagade features a wide deep terrace that spans the main elevation at the upper floor. On the ground floor the building
has a projecting storefront commercial space with two parr of wood-framed glazed entry doors at the far ends of the facade. A trio of
replacement windows has significantly altered the feeling or commercial space. On the upper floor, two apartments, set at the north
and south sides of the building, are separated by a partition wall, perpendicular to the street, with open spaces in the center.
Exterior walls are stucco. A concrete drive Is adjacent to the north side of the building and appears to encircle the structure.
Overall,this building appears to be in a quite dilapidated condition and has suffered various inappropriate modifications.
7b. Resource Attributes: HP6- 1-3 story Commercial Building
P4. Resources Present: Z Building 7 Structure ❑Object ❑S,te L I District ❑Element of District ❑Other(Isolates,etc.)
P5a. Photo or Drawing(Photo required for buildings structures,and objects.) P5b. Description of Photo:
_ _ (View,date,accession#)
. View East
March 2004
} P6. Date Constructed/Age and Sources:
X Historic I]Prehistoric ❑ Both
1947: Palm Springs Modern Committee
P7.Owner and Address:
MJ Playan
R-
�Y. . 2870 North Andalucia Ct
- Palm Springs, CA 92264
".�. .trice(;'- P8.Recorded by:
Maley/Petrin/TinsleyA V atson
_ Architectural Resources Group
Pier 9, The Emharcadero
San Francisco, CA 94111
P9.Date Recorded: March 2004
P10.Survey Type(Describe)
Reconnaissance Survey
P11.Report Citation:(Cite survey report and other sources,or enter"none:')
Architectural Resources Group, City of Palm Springs Historic Resources Survey Summary Report,2004.
'tachments:
Nano ❑Continuation Sheet ❑District Record CI Rock Art Record ❑Other(List)
❑ Location Map ❑Building,Structure, and Object Record ❑Linear Feature Record ❑Artifact Record
❑Sketch Map ❑Archaeological Record ❑Milling Station Record ❑Photograph Record 000053
DPR 523A(1195)
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFICATION
0
CITY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
James Thompson, City Clerk
City Council Meeting Date: September 5, 2007
Subject: DESIGNATION OF THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 1000 NORTH PALM
CANYON DRIVE (THE POTTER CLINIC) AS A CLASS TWO HISTORIC
SITE
AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING
I, Kathie Hart, CMC, Chief Deputy City Clerk, of the City of Palm Springs, California, do
hereby certify that a copy of the attached Notice of Public Hearing was mailed to each and
every person on the attached list on August 22, 2007, in a sealed envelop, with postage
prepaid, and depositing same in the U-S- Mail at Palm Springs, California-
(95 notices mailed).
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct-
lk''
Kathie Hart, CMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Dolores Strickstein, Secretary, of the City of Palm Springs, California, do hereby certify
that a copy of the attached Notice of Public Hearing was posted at City Hall, 3200 E.
Tahquitz Canyon Drive, on the exterior legal notice posting board and in the Office of the
City Clerk on August 22, 2007-
1 declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Dolores Strickstein, Secretary
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
I, Kathie Hart, CMC, Chief Deputy City Clerk, of the City of Palm Springs, California, do
hereby certify that a copy of the attached Notice of Public Hearing was published in the
Desert Sun on August 25, 2007-
1 declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Kathie Hart, CMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk 000054
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
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903 N AVENIDA OLIVOS TRUST
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 888 N INDIAN CANYON DR
PALM SPRINGS,CA 92262
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Proposed Designation of 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive
as a Class 2 Historic Site #58 and Notice of Exemption from CEQA
Applicant: The City of Palm Springs
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, will hold a
public hearing at its meeting of September 5, 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 the hearing is to consider designation of the building located at 1000 North Palm
Canyon Drive (The Potter Clinic) as a Class Two 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 at the Planning Services
Department, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs.
REVIEW OF PROJECT INFORMATION: The staff report and other supporting documents regarding
this project are available for public review at 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 City Council by
letter (for mail or hand delivery) to:
James Thompson, City Clerk
3200 East 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 City Council hearing. (Government Code Section 65009[b][2]).
An opportunity will be given at said hearing for all interested persons to be heard. Questions
regarding this case may be directed to Ken Lyon, Planning Services Department at (760) 323-8245.
Si necesita ayuda con esta carta, porfavor Ilame a la Ciudad de Palm Springs y puede hablar con
Nadine Fieger telefono (760) 323-8244.
J les Thompson, City Clerk
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
CASD NO: HSPB #58 DESCRIPTION: Consider designation of the building
located at 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive (The Potter
APPLICANT: City of Palm Springs Clinic) as a Class Two Historic Site.
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