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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/19/2007 - STAFF REPORTS - 1.C. September 19, 2007 Honorable Mayor and City Council members: The board of PSPF supports the Class One designation of the Dr. William Scholl House. We respectfully ask that careful consideration be given to include the detached cabana kitchen and outdoor ramada as well as the pool. These features are essential to the "setting" and their loss would severely endanger the integrity of the site as a whole. We feel that allowing any demolition at this site would compromise historic preservation's true purpose, especially for one of Palm Springs' last remaining examples of an untouched Spanish Revival estate. Thank you very much for your time and consideration. Respectfully, William Kopelk, president Palm Springs Preservation Foundation d 9�9�ao6'7 �FVNLMSAQ U N ° oeeiw wa c9`'FO?T' CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT DATE: September 19, 2007 PUBLIC HEARING SUBJECT: CASE HSPB #57: APPLICATION FOR DESIGNATION OF THE DR. SCHOLL RESIDENCE AT 211 EAST MORONGO ROAD, A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE BY: The Planning Department SUMMARY Under Section 8.05 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code (Historic Resources), the City Council may designate properties as "Class V historic sites. The City's Historic Site Preservation Board (HSPB) has recommended such a designation for the Dr. Scholl Residence at 211 East Morongo Road, The Council will conduct a public hearing and determine if the site and building should be designated. Class 1 designation would place the building under the guidance of Municipal Code Section 8.05 "Historic Preservation". RECOMMENDATION Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA DESIGNATING THE DR. SCHOLL RESIDENCE AT 211 EAST MORONGO ROAD, A CLASS ONE HISTORIC SITE." PROJECT DESCRIPTION The City of Palm Springs, via the Historic Site Preservation Board has filed an application requesting the structure at the subject property be designated a Class I historic site. Such designation would: 1. Place the subject property under the guidance of Municipal Code Section 8.05 2. Require present and subsequent owners to maintain the site consistent with that ordinance, Item No. 1 .C. City Council Staff Report September 19, 2007 Case. HSPB No, 57 211 E. Morongo Road Page 2 of 5 3. Grant possible property tax reduction opportunities to the owner under the State of California Mills Act. A full project description, historic assessment report and Staffs findings and recommendations can be found in the attached staff report to the Historic Site Preservation Board dated July 10, 2007. RECENT PRIOR ACTIONS On Tuesday, July, 2007, the Historic Site Preservation Board voted 4-2-0 to recommend that City Council designate the house and naturalized landscape in the front yard at 211 East Morongo a Class I Historic Site in accordance with Municipal Code Section 8.05. HSPB Resolution #52 is attached. ANALYSIS The Spanish Colonial Revival home at 211 Last Morongo Road was constructed in 1941 as a vacation home for Dr. William M. Scholl. Dr. Scholl is the founder of the internationally known company that bears his name and produces foot care products. The home is considered reflective of the type of residence common in Palm Springs during its "golden era" of the 1930's and 1940's when it was a preferred resort destination for well-known and affluent families and individuals. The home was built on two lots and is surrounded by another eight contiguous lots forming a two-acre estate. The lots were never merged and remain with individual APN numbers except the two on which the house is sited. The site is lushly planted with desert-native trees and plant species and represents a naturalized setting similar to that found at Smoke Tree Ranch. It was common at the time for affluent or notable families who built vacation homes in Palm Springs to create private and secluded enclaves like the Scholl property. Most large tracts such as this no longer exist because they have been subdivided, sold off and developed. The Scholl property remains one of the last of its kind within the urbanized area of Palm Springs and thus is historically significant as a remaining example of the type of development that occurred during that period. The Board carefully considered the historic qualities of the Scholl residence, including the setting of desert-native landscape of the adjoining eight lots. The Board identified the historic significance of the naturalized landscape and open space, however concluded that a recommendation to designate all ten lots would create a condition that could unreasonably deny the owner the right to use, enjoy, develop or sell the lots. ' Therefore, the Board elected to recommend that only the house and the desert-native landscape on the two lots on which the house is sited be designated. Preservation of the desert-native landscape and the house on the two lots allows an understanding of .- 1000002 City Council Staff Report September 19,2007 Case, HSPB No. 57 211 E. Morongo Road Page 3 of 5 the unique setting of the home during the Scholl period of ownership without placing any restrictions or encumbrances on the remaining eight parcels. The Board carefully considered the owners' request to demolish the pool in order to remove it as an encroachment on two of the adjoining vacant lots so that they may be sold separately. Since the pool was not constructed during the Scholl period of ownership, the Board concluded that pool could be removed without impacting the historic integrity of the site. The pool therefore is not part of the designation recommendation. The Board also considered the owner's request to demolish the barbeque cabana. The barbeque cabana is from the historic period of the home, built for Dr. Scholl shortly after the construction of the house and is in original condition. It too is believed to encroach on another of the adjoining lots. There was not sufficient information at the time of the Board hearing to determine the exact location of the barbeque cabana relative to the side lot line.' Thus to avoid hindering the owner's desire to sell the adjoining lot; the Board did not recommend designation of the barbeque cabana. The Board further stated that it would cooperate with the owner on future driveway and garage re-configuration that may be needed if the adjacent lots were sold separately, since the existing driveway encroaches on adjoining lots. The owner, who lives out of state, has been contacted by staff on several occasions regarding the process of the historic preservation analysis and the benefits and encumbrances of passible historic designation. The owner has stated she does not support the potential designation of her property as a historic site. REQUIRED FINDINGS The Municipal Code Section 8.05.020 provides the definition of a historic site and identifies the criteria that are used in determining the eligibility of a site for historic designation. The criteria that apply to 211 East Morongo Road are summarized below. Criterion 1: The Scholl Residence at 211 East Morongo Road reflects or exemplifies a particular period of the national, state or local history; The Scholl Residence reflects a particular period - Palm Springs' first "Golden Age" - from the 20's through the 40's when Palm Springs was transformed from a quiet desert town to a world-renown celebrity resort destination. Affluent and notable families chose Palm Springs as a vacation get-away and developed modest homes on expansive sites such as the one at 211 East Morongo Road. The Scholl Residence, built in 1941, is t If it can be determined that the barbeque cabana does not encroach on the adjoining lot, it could remain as a non-conforming structure because it is constructed in the side yard setback of the lots on which the main house is located. City Council Staff Report September 19, 2007 Case! HSPB No. 57 211 E. Morongo Road Page 4 of 5 one of the few remaining sites in which both the home and the landscaped site exist in their original condition from this period. Criterion 2: The Scholl Residence at 211 East Morongo Road embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction; The Scholl Residence conforms to this finding because it embodies the type, period, and method of construction prevalent during Palm Springs' boom years of the twenties through the forties, when modest Spanish revival and ranch style homes, popular in the southwestern United States, were built by those choosing Palm Springs for a vacation destination. Criterion 3: The Scholl Residence at 211 East Morongo Road is associated with lives of persons who made meaningful contribution to national, state or local history; The home at 211 Morongo Road was built for Dr. William Scholl, who was the founder of the internationally known foot care products company that bears his name. Thus the home at this site is associated with a person who has made a meaningful contribution to national, state, and local history. CONCLUSION Based upon the foregoing, the Historic Site Preservation Board recommends that the City Council designate the Scholl Residence and the naturalized desert landscape in the front yard at 211 East Morongo Road, Palm Springs, California (lots 43 and 44 which comprise assessor parcel number 508-302-007) as a Class 1 Historic Site subject to the following conditions; 1. The Historic Site Preservation Board shall work cooperatively with the Owner on any modifications necessary to relocate the driveway and garage access onto the subject parcels. 2. The Owner shall be permitted to proceed with a demolition request for the existing pool and barbeque cabana at the subject site. 3. This designation does not apply to any of the other eight vacant parcels adjacent to the subject parcel on which the house is sited. ENVIRONMENTAL_ EVALUATION Pursuant to CEQA, the designation of the building at 211 East Morongo Road' as a Class 1 historic site is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15331 whereby this designation is for the preservation of a historical resource. 000004 City Council Staff Report September 19,2007 Case! HSPB No, 57 211 E Morongo Road Page 5 of 5 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. FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact. *iwng, P Thomas /�i son DI ni g Services Assistant City Manager, Dev't Svcs l ATTACHMENTS 1. Draft City Council Resolution 2. HSPB staff report with attachments dated July 10, 2007 3. HSPB meeting minutes dated July 10, 2007 4. Resolution #57 of the HSPB 5, Vicinity Map • aQQQQ3� RESOLUTION NO. OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA DESIGNATING 211 EAST MORONGO ROAD, "THE DR. SCHOLL RESIDENCE" A CLASS ONE HISTORIC SITE. WHEREAS, Chapter 8.05 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code allows for the designation of historic sites; and WHEREAS, Chapter 8.05 provides the definition of a historic site, denoting that buildings constructed prior to 1945 shall be designated Class 3 historic sites and that prior to permitting demolition of such sites, the Historic Site Preservation Board shall consider the site for possible reclassification to a higher historic classification, and WHEREAS, on May 8, 2007, the Historic Site Preservation Board at a public hearing that was noticed in accordance with applicable law, reviewed an application for demolition of the home, pool and barbeque cabana at 211 East Morongo Road "The Scholl Residence", a Class 3 site; and WHEREAS, at said hearing, the Board initiated study and designation proceedings pursuant to Municipal Code section 8.05,135 to determine whether the Scholl Residence should be recommended to City Council as a Class 1 historic site and enacted a 120-day stay of demolition on the site pursuant to Municipal Code section 8.05.170 to allow it time to conduct the study of the site for possible designation; and WHEREAS, on July 10, 2007, the Historic Site Preservation Board conducted a public hearing in accordance with applicable law to consider designation of 211 East Morongo Road, "The Scholl Residence", a Class 1 historic site; and WHEREAS, at said hearing, the HSPB adopted Resolution #57 to recommend to City Council designation of only the house and front yard naturalized landscape on the two lots on which the house is sited at 211 East Morongo Road as a Class 1 historic site; and WHEREAS, on July 11, 2007, the owner of 211 East Morongo Road informed the City that she would not oppose Class 1 designation of the house and the two lots on which it sits, as long as she could proceed with demolition of the pool and barbeque cabana; and WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs to consider designation of 211 East Morongo Road, as a Class 1 historic site was issued in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, on September 19, 2007 the City Council conducted a public hearing in accordance with applicable law to consider designation of 211 East Morongo Road as a Class 1 historic site; and . ooaaos WHEREAS, the designation of 211 East Morongo Road shall further the purpose and intent of Chapter 8.05; and WHEREAS, the designation of 211 East Morongo Road promotes the sensitive preservation of said site, and WHEREAS, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the designation of a historic site is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15331 for the preservation of historical resources; and WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence in connection with the designation, including but not limited to the staff report, application and historical research, all written and oral testimony presented. THE CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY RESOLVE: SECTION 1: Pursuant to CEQA, the City Council finds that the designation of the building at 211 East Morongo Road as a Class 1 historic site is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15331 whereby this designation is for the preservation of a historical resource. SECTION 2: The Council does hereby make the following findings; Criterion 1: The Scholl Residence at 211 East Morongo Road reflects or exemplifies a particular period of the national, state or local history; The Scholl Residence reflects a particular period - Palm Springs' first "Golden Age" - from the 20's through the 40's when Palm Springs was transformed from a quiet desert town to a world-renown celebrity resort destination. Affluent and notable families chose Palm Springs as a vacation get-away and developed modest homes on expansive sites such as the one at 211 East Morongo Road. The Scholl Residence, built in 1941, is one of the few remaining sites in which both the home and the landscaped site exist in their original condition from this period. Criterion 2: The Scholl Residence at 211 East Morongo Road embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction,- The Scholl Residence conforms to this finding because it embodies the type, period, and method of construction prevalent during Palm Springs' boom years of the twenties through the forties, when modest Spanish revival and ranch style homes, popular in the southwestern United States, were built by those choosing Palm Springs for a vacation destination. Criterion 3: The Scholl Residence at 211 East Morongo Road is associated . 000007 with lives of persons who made meaningful contribution to national, state or local history, The home at 211 Morongo Road was built for Dr. William Scholl, who was the founder of the internationally known foot care products company that bears his name. Thus the home at this site is associated with a person who has made a meaningful contribution to national, state, and local history. SECTION 3: Based upon the foregoing, the City Council does hereby designate the Scholl Residence and the naturalized desert landscape in the front yard at 211 East Morongo Road, Palm Springs, California (lots 43 and 44 which comprise assessor parcel number 508-302-007) as a Class 1 Historic Site subject to the following conditions, 1. The Historic Site Preservation Board shall work cooperatively with the Owner on any modifications necessary to relocate the driveway and garage access onto the subject parcels. 2. The Owner shall be permitted to proceed with a demolition request for the existing pool and barbeque cabana at the subject site. 3. This designation does not apply to any of the other eight vacant parcels adjacent to the subject parcel on which the house is sited. 4. The property owner shall permit the City to demark the building as a historic site with a marker of the City's choosing. 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. 5. All future exterior modifications including but not limited to building, site, landscaping, lighting, walls, and fences shall require Architectural Approval pursuant to Section 94.04.00 of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance and Historic Site Preservation Board review pursuant Municipal Code Ordinance 8.05,180. 6. No permit for the alteration of the exterior, including signage and any and all of the defining elements and characteristics shall be issued without prior approval by the Historic Site Preservation Board. 7. That the City Clerk submits the Council Resolution to the County recorder for recordation within 90 days of the effective date of this resolution. 8. All existing or previously approved alterations shall be considered acceptable. 00000. 8 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 . . aoaoo� I 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 the 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) Steve Bashe from Washington Mutual Bank presented photos of the newly designed ATM Shade. Structure for the Class 1 nominated building at 499 South Palm Canyon Drive. Staff advised that this project will be reviewed at a future Architectural Advisory Committee meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS CLOSED. 5. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Board members asked if a member can serve more than one consecutive term. Staff read from the Ordinance 8.05.090 -- Chair and Vice Chair serve one year terms and can be re-elected for another term or terms. Board member Riley nominated Chair Sidney Williams to serve another term. Board member Strahl seconded the nomination and then nominated Vice Chair Nelson to also serve another term. John Williams seconded the nomination of Jade Nelson as Vice Chair. Vote: M/S/C (Riley/Strahl) for Sidney Williams as Chair (6 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent, 0 Abstentions). Vote: M/S/C(Strahl/J. Williams) for Jade Nelson as Vice Chair(6 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent, 0 Abstentions). Historic Site Preservation Board Page 2 of 11 ' Minutes from the July 10,2007 Meeting 6. APPR OF MINUTES: Corrected Minutes of May 8, 2007. Vote: M/5/C (J. . iams/Riley) to accept the Corrected Minutes of May 8, 2007 as presented (6 Yes, 0 No, sent, 0 Abstentions). Approval of June 12, 2007 Minutes: rections were requested and corrected Minutes will be presented to the Board at the next HSPB ting. Vote: M/S/C (J. Williams/Riley) to approve the J 12, 2007 Minutes as corrected (6 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent, 0 Abstentions). 7. REPORT FROM THE CHAIR: Chair S. Williams reported- 1) A "Thank you" letter was sent to the Desert Sun regarding the a s published about the historic markers and other historic properties. 2) The summer issue of the Atomic Ranch has an article on Don Wexler's ste houses. 3) Time Magazine published an article about glass houses and also talks about servation of modern houses. 4) The City Council denied the new fee of$1,619.00 for Historic Site Class 1 Designation. 5) The Board thanked staff for all their work during the past year. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Case No. HSPB #57 Class 1 Designation of the Dr. Wm. M. Scholl House 211 East Morongo Road, Palm Springs, CA Possible Action: Recommend Class 1 Historic Site Designation to City Council On May 8, 2007, HSPB reviewed an application for demolition of a house, cabana, and pool at the Wm. Scholl residence and placed a 120-day Stay of Demolition on the property in order to investigate its significance. Dr. Scholl of the Dr. Scholl Foot Care Products Company built the house in 1941, prior to 1945 which automatically makes it a Class 3 Historic Site, and the age allows HSPB to evaluate the property to determine If it should be designated to a higher level of historic classification. It is a one-story, 2,200 s.f., Spanish Colonial Revival home situated on a group of ten lots. The house sits on two lots, the pool straddles four of the lots, and the cabana (barbecue house) straddles two lots and may encroach into the side yard of another lot- The owner wishes to demolish the structures in order to facilitate sale of all ten lots, and she does not support this possible designation (letter in Board packet)- The findings in Chapter. 8.05 are noted in the Staff Report. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Jeff Wilson, 454 Avenida Palmera, a 30-year P.S. resident, knows the house very well and stated he is not in favor of the demolition, and all the neighbors he has talked with are not in favor of the demolition either- Robert Imber, P S Modern Tours, urged the Board to recommend that this property be designated a Class 1 Historic Site. PUBLIC COMMENTS CLOSED. Board member J. Williams reported that he and Board member Nelson's findings (Subcommittee for this project) note that the cabana barbecue may not straddle lots 42 and 43 as shown on page 4 of the Staff Report. The Staff Report photo does not appear to show the lot lines accurately. 000011 Historic Site Preservation Board Page 3 of 11 Minutes from the July 10,2007 Mecting Craig Ewing, Director of Planning, joined the meeting and explained that this property has ten individual lots and there is no City authority to prevent the sale of one or more of the separate lots. The staff recommendation is based on those other lots being sold and owned separately. If the Board wants to include the setting and cover the garden on a separate lot and the new owners wanted to build on that separate lot, there would be a potential dilemma. Staff is recommending that the Board only focus on the lots on which there are structures and not the larger setting — not because setting is not important, but because there are ten lots involved and each of them could be sold individually. Board member Strahl pointed out that Lot 1 contains the driveway to get to Lots 2 and 3 where the house is situated —so if the house and its buildings are designated, how does one access it? Director Ewing advised that the applicant could apply for a new driveway if an alternative driveway is possible by petitioning Public Works for a new encroachment for a separate driveway located within the lots on which the structure sits and give up the driveway on the other lot. Staff member Lyon explained that "setting" is the notion of existing conditions around a building that are reflective of the historic period for which the building is significant. Board member Saunders asked staff, in prior situations such as this, have letters been received from homeowners telling staff that they are not interested in their properties being designated and how has this situation been handled? In some instances the property owner supports the designation and some owners do not support designations. In the Dr. Scholl case, HSPB initiated the study and the stay of demolition to have time to consider the site. It came about because the home owner had submitted a demolition application. There have been instances where the City has proceeded with historic designation over the objection of the property owner(s) — if the City has deemed the property important enough to be preserved as a significant asset to the community. After further Board discussion, Board member Grattan moved to approve Option 3 of the Staff Repo rt..."Designate only the house and naturalized landscape on the two lots on which the house is sited a Class 1 Historic Site, and allow the demolition of the pool and cabana such that the remaining lots may be sold separately." Board member Riley seconded the motion. Vote: M/S/C (Grattan/Riley) to approve the motion as stated above—4 Yes, 2 No, 1 Absent, 0 Abstentions), 8. HSPB#55—Class 1 Designation of the Oasis Commercial Building, 1-121 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA Posst ction: Recommend Class 1 Historic Site Designation to City Council On January 8, 2007, PB initiated the study and investigation of the site for possible recommendation to the City CCootrni;_ The Oasis Commercial Building was included as one of the 200 historic properties in the 2004 Histon Resources Survey of Palm Springs properties. On January 11, 2006, a demolition permit was issued to�J olish two one-story hotel structures on the west side of the site and the area was paved for additional parking. April 11, 2006, HSPB identified the Oasis Commercial Building as one of 53 properties having char terjs�s that may qualify it for local, state, or national historic designation. Staff has evaluated this propert7-.avnd found that it does possess qualities possible for historic designation. The building's exterior form is p�e 4 of the Staff Report) reflective of Villa Savoye, a very noteworthy 1920's building by Swiss Architeft1A e Corbusier. The aoaox2 I)Historic Site Preservation Board Staff Report Date: July 10, 2007 Case No.: HSPB - 57 Application Type: Class 1 Designation Application Location: 211 Morongo Road Applicant: City of Palm Springs Historic Site Preservation Board Zone: RIC General Plan: L4 From: Ken Lyon, Associate Planner PROJECT DESCRIPTION An application by The Historic Site Preservation Board of the City of Palm Springs to recommend to City Council designation of 211 East Morongo Road "The Scholl Residence" as a Class 1 historic site. Such designation would: 1. Place the subject property under the guidance of Municipal Code Section 8.05 2. Require present and subsequent owners to maintain the building consistent with that ordinance, 3. Grant possible property tax reduction opportunities to the owner under the State of California Mills Act. RECOMMENDATION That the Historic Site Preservation Board (HSPB) recommend approval to the City Council designating 211 East Morongo Road, "The Scholl Residence" a Class 1 Historic Site. A draft resolution is attached for consideration. aaaa�.3 Historic Sile Preservation Board Staff Report Page 2 of 8 Case HSPB 57 Date July 10,2007 PRIOR ACTIONS On May 8, 2007, the Historic Site Preservation Board reviewed an application for demolition for the house, cabana and pool at the subject site. At that hearing the Board reviewed the demolition application and initiated proceedings to reclassify the site to Class 1 designation in accordance with Municipal Code Sections 8.05.125 and 8.05.166. The Board also placed a stay of demolition of 120 days on the property to allow it time to investigate the significance of the property in accordance with Section 8.05.170. BACKGROUND AND SETTING The demolition application for a Class 3 site requires review and approval by the HSPB. The Board has authority through that review process to enact a stay of demolition. The stay is intended to afford the Board time to initiate studies to determine if the site should be recommended for reclassification to a higher, more protective historic classification or, allow it to be demolished. Definition of a Class 3 Site. Municipal Code Section 8.05.125 provides the definition for the three classifications of historic sites in Palm Springs; Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3. Class 3 sites are defined as follows: Structure/site was constructed before 1945, or a year to be determined by the City Council, or construction date cannot be confirmed. Eligible for a six-month stay of demolition Action of the HSPB may include recommendation to reclassify. All structures built prior to the subject date would be automatically so classified. The Scholl residence at 211 East Morongo Road was built in 1941 and therefore is automatically designated a Class 3 Historic Site subject to HSPB review of the demolition application. It currently has no other historic or protective status. Designation of Historic Sites. The Historic Site Preservation Board may recommend to the City Council that certain sites be designated as Historic Sites in accordance with Section 8.05.135 and 8,05.166 of the Municipal Code. The City Council is authorized to consider the recommendation and designate Historic Sites. The Board may initiate studies, surveys and investigations it deems necessary to adequately gather information in consideration of a recommendation. The Board acted to initiate such studies to determine whether the Scholl residence possesses qualities that would merit recommendation to a higher, more protective designation. 000014 Historic Site Preservation Board Staff Report Page 3 of 8 Case HSPB 57 Date July 10,2007 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, slate or local history or prehistory. The analysis of the Board resulted in findings that the Scholl residence possesses sufficient historic value to recommend designation as a Class 1 site. Those findings are outlined in the analysis below, Conditions and requirements 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 historic marker explaining the historic nature of the site will be installed that will be viewable from the public way. . aaao�5 Historic Site Preservation Board Staff Rcport Page 4 of S Case HSPB 57 Date July 10, 2007 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. The Board has conducted investigation of the Scholl residence to determine its eligibility for reclassification to a Class 1 site. The analysis is outlined below and in a Board subcommittee report, attached. DESCRIPTION AND ANALYSIS The William Scholl estate is comprised of ten lots of Palos Verdes Tract #3 and located in the Tahquitz River Estates neighborhood. Five of the lots (nos. 41 thru 45) front on Morongo Road, and five front on Sonora Road (lots 61 thru 65). The neighborhood surrounding the roughly 2.5 acre Scholl estate is a fully built out subdivision of single family homes on quarter acre lots. Many of the homes were built in the same period as the Scholl house and others to the east were built in the 1950's and 1960's. The home is located on lots 43 & 44 and a swimming pool straddles four lots, 43 and 44 as well as lots 62 and 63. A separate barbeque cabana behind the house straddles lots 42 and 43. The ten lots are heavily landscaped with mature plantings in a naturalized landscape design. The driveway for the home enters from the street on lot 45, a separate lot from the two on which the home is sited. The Spanish style ranch home at this site was originally built in 1941 by Dr. William Mathias Scholl (1882 — 1968), founder of the company that bore his name that manufactured foot care products. William Mathias Scholl, graduated from Illinois Medical School In 1904, thereby becoming a doctor (podiatrist). Scholl and his company invented a number of foot care products, including the Foot Eazer, the Zino Pad, rubberless stockings, Foot Wings arch supports, and Ball-O-Foot Cushions. The first company retail store was opened in 1928, When Scholl died, the Dr. Scholl Company was turned over to his nephews, William H. Scholl (1920-2002) and Jack E. Scholl (1926-2006). The home at 211 E Morongo Road was used by Mr. Scholl as a vacation residence. It was owned by Scholl until his death in 1968. The 2,555 square Foot wood frame home and attached garage, constructed with a two- piece barrel vault clay tile roof and smooth stucco walls, are in very good condition. The windows are original steel sash casement single glazed windows with the exception of one replacement window on the east facade. This window, while not original, does not significantly affect the historic integrity of the structure because it is on a secondary facade and could be replaced with a window unit that would match the others in the house. A front covered porch and open breezeway between the house and garage have exposed wood timbers and wood posts stained a dark brown. aa,00rs Historic Site Preservation Board Staff Report Page 5 of 8 Case HSPB 57 Date July 10,2007 A sun room addition and trellis-like shade structure were constructed on the back side of the house some time in the last twenty years or so. These structures, while not from the historic period of the home, do not significantly affect the historic integrity of the structure. This is because they are on the rear of the house, do not detract from the defining architectural characteristics of the house, are complementary in color, material, and quality to that of the original house and could be removed without materially affecting the historic elements of the structure. A "barbeque house", or cabana is located behind the house and appears to have been built at the same time as the main house. The cabana is comprised of a covered patio with an outdoor barbequeifireplace and a full 'catering kitchen' in an enclosed stucco- clad portion of the cabana. The roof is two piece barrel clay tile, similar to the main house. The pool is not original and was installed by the present owners. Although in good condition and complementary to the house, it is not a defining historic element. A tennis court, which straddles four of the ten lots on the western side of the house Is in fair condition but does not contribute to the historic significance of the site. The present owner purchased the property from the Scholl estate in 1969, after Mr. Scholl's death. The owner is not in support of the subject Class I designation recommendation. As noted above, the owner has submitted an application to demolish the house, pool and cabana to enable the ten lots to be sold and redeveloped by others. The tennis court would not be demolished as part of that application. REQUIRED FINDINGS The following excerpt from section 8.05.020 'Definitions' provides the findings to consider when evaluating and determining whether a structure should be classified (or reclassified) as 'historic'. To assist the Board in its determination, staff has evaluated Scholl estate against the findings and definition In Section 8,05.020 and makes the following findings 8.05.125 Class 3 Site- Structure/site was constructed before 1945, or a year to be determined by the City Council, or construction date cannot be confirmed. Eligible for a six-month stay of demolition. Action of the MSPB may include recommendation to reclassify. All structures built prior to the subject date would be automatically So classified. The Scholl residence at 211 East Morongo Road was built in 1941 and therefore is automatically designated a Class 3 Historic Site and subject to MSPB review of the demolition application. 000017 Hislono Site Preservation Board Staff Report Page G of 8 Case HSPB 57 Date July 10.2007 8.06-020 (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 Staff has evaluated the subject property based on the above required findings and has concluded the home is eligible for designation at the local level relative to items 2, 3, and 4 above. These three findings are further evaluated below. (2) It is associated with lives of persons who made meaningful contribution to the national, state, or local history, The 211 East Morongo site conforms to this finding because it is acknowledged to have been built and occupied as a vacation home by Dr. William Scholl who built the internationally recognized foot care products company"Dr Scholl's", (3 It reflects a particular type, period of the national, state, or local history. The 211 East Morongo site conforms to this finding because it is reflective of the type of home common in Palm Springs during the thirties and forties. This period is recognized as Palm Springs' "first golden era" in which celebrities and other internationally notable personalities chose Palm Springs as their "vacation get-away Many such individuals and families built modest homes throughout Palm Springs similar to the one at this site however few remain in such intact and original condition. 000018 Histono Site Preservation Board Staff Report Page 7 of 8 Case HSPB 57 Date July 10,2007 (4) That embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction; The Scholl estate and home conform to this finding because it is typical of the type, period, and method of construction prevalent during Palm Springs' boom years of the thirties and forties, when modest Spanish revival and ranch style homes, popular in the southwestern United States, were built by those choosing Palm Springs for a vacation destination. Affluent families seeking the quiet natural character of the desert would often purchase several lots in a subdivision and create a single 'estate'-sized parcel, further affording them seclusion, separation from neighbors, and privacy. The Scholl property is now particularly rare in that the entire ten-lot parcel still remains under the ownership of one individual with its naturalized landscape and un-developed grounds still intact- Most large estates of this type have been subdivided, sold off to separate owners and developed with new homes. The native desert plantings of Filifera Palms, agave, smoke tree, mesquite, and other desert-native plant species have reached maturity and present a lush, but and landscape. A minimal area of lawn was planted and maintained adjacent to the pool, but otherwise the site exists with its native sandy soil. The site characteristics of the Scholl estate are similar to that of the landscape standards of the Smoke Tree Ranch Colony, in which desert-native plant species and a more naturalized landscape palette with minimal grass and formal plantings are required standard of development. The pool was installed by the present owner It is not from the historic period that Mr. Scholl owned the house and is not reflective of a pool from that historic period. Therefore Staff does not recommend it be given any historic significance or protective status. The barbeque cabana appears to have been constructed shortly after the house, however exact date of construction has not been confirmed. It does appear to be from the historic period that Scholl owned the site and therefore could be considered for possible reclassification consistent with the main house and a contributing part of the 'setting' of the historic period of the site. The Board has at least four possible actions it could consider: 1. Conclude that the Scholl residence and related structures are not adequately sufficient to merit Class 1 or Class 2 designation and allow them to be demolished. 2. Determine that the Scholl House and related structures are historically significant, recommend reclassification of the site to Class 2, require the structures be fully documented and photographed and a permanent file established, and then allow the structures to be demolished and an informative historic marker installed at the site explaining its significance. 000019 Historic Site Preservation Board Staff Report Page 8 of 8 Case HSPB 57 Date July 10,2007 3. Designate only the house and naturalized landscape on the two lots on which the house is sited a Class 1 historic site and allow the demolition of the pool and cabana such that the remaining lots may be sold separately. ' 4_ Designate the house and all ten lots including the naturalized landscape a Class 1 historic site and fully deny the demolition application. Staff recommends option 3. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT In accordance with Section 15331 (Historical Resources Restoration/Rehabilitation) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the proposed designation is categorically exempt from environmental review as the proposed designation meets the conditions outlined for preservation of a historic resource. NOTIFICATION Pursuant to section 8.05.140 of the Municipal Code of Palm Springs, All property owners within three hundred (300) feet of the subject property have been notified and notice was made in a newspaper of general circulation. As of the writing of this report, staff Ys not received any inquiries on this matter Vv / Ken ty,06n, Ass I ciate Planner J f Ig Ing, AI DlCx c oaf ni,rig Dire ervlces ATTACHMENTS 1. Draft Resolution 2. HSPB minutes of May 8, 2007 3. HSPB staff report on Demolition Application dated May 8, 2007 4, Photographs 5. Demolition Application 6. Vicinity Map 1 The babeque cabana and the pool straddle four adjacent lots. rho two lots on which the house sits could not be sold orestablishod as a historic site with the cabana and pool encroaching on adjacent lots. No surveys are available to determine the extent to which the pool and cabana encroach on the adjacent lots. Lot line adjustment applications could be considered in an attempt to resolve the encroachment of these structures on adjacent lots such that the Scholl house and its ancillary buildings could be preserved and sold by themselves by the present owner. Lot sizes resulting from lot line adjustments must conform to the minimum lot size requirements in this zone. Staff does not believe conforming lots could be created an the adjacent lots, and thus has not pursued or recommended this as an option. 000020 RESOLUTION NO. 57 OF THE HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DESIGNATE, 211 EAST MORONGO ROAD, THE SCHOLL RESIDENCE, A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE WHEREAS, Chapter 8.05 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code allows for the designation of historic sites; and WHEREAS, the Historic Site Preservation Board filed an application for Historic Site Designation; and WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing of the Historic Site Preservation Board of the City of Palm Springs to consider designation of 211 East Morongo Road, "The Scholl Residence" a Class 1 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 to consider designation of 211 East Morongo Road, "The Scholl Residence" as a Class 1 historic site; and WHEREAS, the designation of the Scholl Residence shall further the purpose and intent of Chapter 8.05; and WHEREAS, the designation of the Scholl Residence shall promote the sensitive preservation of said site; and WHEREAS, the Historic Site Preservation Board has carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence in connection with the designation, including but not limited to the staff report, application and historical research, all written and oral testimony presented, and notes the following: 1. In 1941 Dr. William M. Scholl constructed a home at 211 East Morongo Road in Palm Springs. 2. The defining historic characteristics of this building are its Spanish Colonial Revival architecture comprised of two piece clay barrel roof tiles, smooth stucco walls, exposed heavy timber roof rafters and posts, its mullioned metal casement windows, and the naturalized landscape of desert indigenous plants. The building and site stand as a very good example of the type of `estate' properly that many affluent families constructed in Palm Springs in the thirties and forties as second homes. 000021 3. Dr. William Scholl was a person of local, national and international prominence due to his foot care products company 'Dr- Scholl's Foot Care Products". THE HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: The Scholl Residence is associated with the lives of persons who made meaningful contribution to the national, state, or local history. Dr. William M. Scholl (1882 — 1968) was founder of the internationally recognized company that bore his name that manufactured foot care products. Scholl graduated from Illinois Medical School in 1904, thereby becoming a podiatrist. Scholl and his company invented a number of well known foot care products including the Foot Lazar, the zoni Pad, rubberless stockings, Fool Wings arch supports and Ball-O-Foot Cushions. The first company store opened in 1928 and gained international recognition for its foot care products. Section 2 The Scholl Residence reflects or exemplifies a particular period of the national, state or local history, The Scholl Residence is an excellent example of a modest Spanish Colonial Ranch home, typical of the type constructed in Palm Springs during the period of the thirties and forties when Palm Springs was known as the desert resort retreat of wealthy and famous individuals Section 3: The Scholl Residence embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction; The Scholl Residence embodies the characteristics typical of homes constructed during Palm Springs first "Golden Era" when many affluent and famous families built second homes in Palm Springs as 'warm weather getaways'. The homes were modest, usually embodying traditional revival architectural styles and often sited on large heavily landscaped sites to afford privacy and seclusion for the owners. This home exists in nearly its original condition with extensive naturalized landscaping on a 2.5 acre site. Today, these large 'estates' are exceedingly rare, because most have been subdivided, sold off and redeveloped with housing and other uses. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Historic Site Preservation Board recommends that the City Council designate 211 East Morongo Road, "The Scholl Residence", Palm Springs, California as a Class 1 Historic Site subject to the following conditions; 1. The property owner shall permit the City to demark the building as a historic site with a historic marker of the City's choosing. The marker shall be placed in a location visible From the public right-of-way. The owner shall maintain the marker 090022 in the location installed and pay for the replacement cost if it is lost, stolen, or otherwise removed from the property. 2. All future exterior modifications including but not limited to building, site, landscaping, lighting, walls, and fences shall require Architectural Approval pursuant to Section 94.04.00 of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance and Historic Site Preservation Board review pursuant Municipal Code Ordinance 8.05.180. 3. No permit for the alteration of the exterior, including any and all of the defining elements and characteristics shall be issued without prior approval by the Historic Site Preservation Board. 4. That the City Clerk submit the Council Resolution to the County recorder for recordation within 90 days of the effective date of this resolution. 5. All existing or previously approved alterations shall be considered acceptable. ADOPTED this loth day of July, 2007. AYES: � , Ut1tLUWollSj S. Wo. rL'Wm LL�-/ , Gp-/+T`�4n1 NOES: S IRA4kL, SAUrJf?SQ—S ABSENT: NEt&. - ABSTENTIONS' ATTEST- CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA en Lyc Loretta Moffett, ssocia e Planner Historic Site Preservation Board Secretary 000023 TIED / 000024 �l / r A � A � zo CY 17L,L C� aaaaz5 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING CORRECTED - Minutes of Meeting -Tuesday, May 8, 2007 Large Conference Room, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, California 92262 FY 2006-2007 Present Present Excused Absences BOARD MEMBERS This Meeting Year-to-Date To-Date Sidney Williams, Chairperson X 12 0 Jade Nelson, Vice Chair X 10 2 James Hayton X 10 2 John Williams X 11 1 Harold "Bud" Riley X 12 0 Brian Strahl X 10 0 STAFF PRESENT. Craig Ewing, Director of Planning Lorelte Mofrett, Administrative Assistant Ken Lyon,Associate Planner a l a i Y 1. The HSPB regularly scheduled meeting was called to order at 8.15 a.m. on May 8, 2007, by Chair Sidney Williams. 2, ROLL CALL. Present: S. Williams, J. Nelson, B. Riley, B. Slrahl, J. Williams Absent, J Hayton 3, REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: This Agenda was available and posted in accordance with state and local procedures for public across at the City I[all exterior bulletin board and [tie Depar[menl of Planning Services cwnler by d 00 p in Thursday May 3 2007. NOTE: Audio Casscnes and DVDs of HSPB Meetings are available for review Cassriies will be kcpt for six man s only Dvp of the meetings will be kept indefinitely. 4. PUBLIC COMM S. (3 minutes) -N o N E 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: S/C (Riley/Nelson) moved to ap a the March 13, 2007 Corrected Minutes as presented es, 0 No, 1 Absent, O�Ab Lions). J. Williams asked if the Minutes were sent to arff s or the property at 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive. Staff answered in the affirmative. M!S/C (J.Williams/Riley) to approv a April 10, 2007 Minutes resented (5 Yes, 0 No, T Absent, 0 Abstentions). 6. REPORT FROM TH IAIR: Chair S. Williams reported meeting with Patrick Mc historical historian who i searching Palm Springs' significant buildings, and has offered training the Board sta i s new fiscal year in July 2007. 7. BLIC HEARINGS. N 0 N E 000026 Historic Sitc Preservation Board Page 2 of 6 Minutes from the May 8, 2007 Meeting CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL REQUESTS: A. se SP 07-060 - Sign Application for Palm Canyon Theatre located in the Fra s Stevens School Class 1 Site#7, 538 North Palm Canyon Drive (Staff m ber Diana Shay of Economic Development Dept. presenting) Possible A n: Approve Certificate of Approval Staff member Ken Lyo explained that this application is for new exterior 'gns and relocation of an existing sign. Frances Ste ns School is a Class 1 Palm Springs Hist c Site and is registered I the California Historic Regis r. Staff member Diana Shay of the Ci 's Redevelopment ency reported working with the Palm Canyon Theatre to improve the ten ye old front, nurnenl type, unlit sin that faces one direction and can only be seen when travels one ay. The street is now two ways so the sign needs to be seen from both directions of traffic, eds to be illuminated, and complementary to the building. Jim Crosse of Best Signs detailed the sign of the new sig , size, materials, internally illuminated, encasement of letters, matching co s, etc. Staff member Lyon further e lained that the front sign on Palm Cany side of the building will be removed and relocatec o the back of the building (Indian Canyo Drive side). Staff is recommending that - B vote in favor of a Certificate of Approval for this prof t. Questions fro the Board members related to type of paint, color, location, ency , ment, solar Zpovvertosign, etc. illiams/Riley) moved to approve the sign for the Palm Canyon Theatre s yes, 0 No, 1 Absent, 0 Abstentions 9. OTHER BUSINESS: A Case 3.3071 MAA- Demolition Application 211 East Morongo Road — "The Dr. Wm Scholl Estate" Possible Actions: Stay of Demolition and/or Initiate Proceedings to Designate as Class 1 Historic Site. Al the March 2007 meeting HSPB nominated this building for possible designation as a Class 'I Historic Site. Staff member Lyon explained that Planning received an application for the demolition of the home, swimming pool, and casita known as the Dr. Scholl Estate Staff's analysis and findings are provided in the Staff Report- Sub-committee report was presented by Board member Jade Nelson and copies were distributed to Board and Staff members. Please refer to that report for broader details. The sub-committee recommends: (1) the Board vote to place a 120-day Stay of Demolition on the property with the right to exercise the 60-day extension if necessary, and (2) to initiate proceedings to recommend designation of the site with particular emphasis on the house, attached garage, the detached out- door cabana kitchen, and the pool area to a Historic Class 1 status. 000027 Historic Site Preservation Board Page 3 of 6 Minutes from the May 8 2007 Meeting George Marantz of G & M Construction spoke in behalf of the current owner Terri Cohn who contracted with G & M for the demolition and addressed several comments PUBLIC COMMENTS: Robert Imber of Palm Springs spoke and requested the Board to take the necessary action to market this property and enable potential buyers to consider it's designation to a Class 1 Historic Site. He also asked the Board to consider it for a Class 1 nomination. Frank Tyson, 175 South Cahuilla, spoke in opposition to the demolition request. PUBLIC COMMENTS CLOSED. Board member Jade Nelson responded to speakers comments. A neighbor to this property wrote a short letter and asked that it be read at this meeting which stated, in part,-- "(1) home of noteworthy American entrepreneur; (2 reflects the origins of Palm Springs for architecture and lifestyle; (3) one of the few remaining structures from a meaningful time in the history of Palm Springs; and (4) preserves open space." The letter was also signed by ten other neighbors adjacent to this property. (copy attached for reference) Board member Brian Strahl stated that the properly is widely known in the real estate market, a substantial amount of time and money has been spent on marketing this property, it's been on the market over a year as a 2.3 acre parcel valued at $4.2 million. This owner has done an extensive marketing program trying to sell this property. Board member Jade Nelson reported that the garage is original, the pool was added in 1969, and a sunroom was added in 1952. There was no roof permit on file, and the file is superior quality so conceivably is original to the house. A call has been made to the file company—awaiting response. Board member John Williams commented that he is intrigued by the letter from the neighbor Ms. Hayes and asked if the Survey referred to in the IPtter is available (Staff will research.) If that survey is available there may be documentation about this house — asked for Board members to have a copy of the 1987 survey. Board member Strahl asked if this property was included in the 2004 Historic Survey of the 200 properties and if any other properties had been designated that were not on the Historic Survey? Staff reported that it was not part of the 2004 Survey. All of the designated properties were excluded from the Survey because they were already designated. Board member Strahl asked if the 120-day Stay of Demolition and initiation to designate proceedings was approved by the Board today, would all this be done and in front of the Council in time—knowing the Council is dark in August? Staff agreed that it could and would get the question to the Council in time that the Stay of Demolition would not expire which might mean it would take a higher priority. Chair S.Williams moved to approve Option 3 --to place a 120-day Stay of Demolition on the property at 211 East Morongo Road and initiate proceedings to recommend the property be designated a Class 1 Historic Site. Board member Jade Nelson seconded. 000028 Historic Site Preservation Board Page 4 of G Minutes from the May 8,2007 Meeting DISCUSSION- Board member Strahl agreed that the historical significance of this City is important to everyone, but somewhat disagrees that everything that is old has to be saved. Primary concern is losing the 120 days if the process cannot get done in that time frame. Will support the motion for research, but wants to be sure the report does consider that the house is the most important part of this process. M/SIC (S.Williams/Nelson) to approve the motion as stated above. (5 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent, 0 Abstentions) B Case HSPB#59 -Application for Class 1 Designation --Casa Cody Inn 5 South Cahuilla Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 Po ible Action: Initiate proceedings to designate as a Historic Class 1 Site Staff me bar Lyon explained that [his application and packet of information was provided by th owner of th property who is applying for Class 1 designation. Staff has not had time to eval to or prepare a riff report but is bringing this forward if the Board wants to take action initial he designation pro edings. Frank Tysen, Owner, xplained that he and partner, Therese Hayes, have diligent restored four adjacent historic proper s over (he past 20 years. The Casa Cody itself dates ack to the early 1900's and is related to th family of the original Buffalo Bill Cody, cowboy p ormer. Acquired properties were owned by Po Bergen, Lawrence Tibbit, Frances Crocke , and others. Additional history of the properties in this oject was given (will be included in th nformalional packet). During the 20-year restoration, th )riginal design and architecture re preserved to the extent possible. Without this historic Tenn Club district, Palm Springs ould not be Palm Springs. (Copy of his statement is attached for f ther details ) PUBLIC COMMENTS Roxann Ploss pointed out that the Adobe was bui 1 1915. the Winter house in 1936, the El Rincon Apartment Hotel in the 1930's, the Apache Lodg in the 1950's, one of the small cottages was an Olympic Village Cottagc for the 1932 LA OI pits d moved to this site from LA- the Casa Cody compound was built over a 20-year p iod. She ur d the Board's recommendation of this designation to a Class 1 site. PUBLIC COMMENTS CLOSED DISCUSSION: Board member Riley re ded that one of the Board's goal is to have a His is District and this project could bring thi goal to a realty. This is the ideal neighborhood for Pal Spring's first Historic District. Board memb Strahl agreed and asked that the next two meetings address how to s up Historic Site Distric with this one being the first priority. Boar ember J. Williams asked if the Board was taking action today? He also asked if this pr erty is five separate properties. Owner advised they have been lot-joined. Staff indicated t t 000029 e APN numbers of the properties would be identified during the research and that it could be two Kitty Kieley Mayes 284 Morongo Road Patin Springs California 92264 May 7, 2007 Ladies and Gentlemen of the Palm Springs 1-listoric Sites Preservation: As all original member of this body, I. have a great interest in preserving sites that are of historic relevance to Palln Springs and I should like to be with you today as you contemplate the matter of the William Scholl, M. D. house. However, I am unable co appear before you as I am a fourth grade teacher and I do not have the ability to ICaVC my Class tar your nleet111g. During the first years of the Board, we completed a survey of rlE file buildings then standing which Nvere constructed before 1946. In the south end of Palm Springs, one of the most signilicanh �l-a.s (he Scholl house on Morongo Road. It was deerm d. ;nlportaiis. [)("-aluse of Its I�IL'dltlPrane<in sLykc of archlt"Wre and Lbe owner who vvas of national significance. Other honles In Palo Verde track neighborhood had set the toile for this style and this home, extremely large for its day, became the shomf piece of the area for all of its details and charm. Dr. Scholl, significant in America for the development of Boot products and footwear that would improve the quality of life, used this as his winter retreat for over thirty years. Dr. Scholl wanted to be and was considered to be a good neighbor. Ike was met well known in the village as a kindly man and he did an excellent job of maintaining the home and preserving open space by preserving more than half of the property in a natural state. Gerry Maloof, whose childhood home is directly across the street, 000030 luzew and often visited with Dr. Scholl. The older man often pointed out the wildlife and vegetation and they enjoyed watching the quail in the spring. Because very little has been done to the property, it is much the same as it was when Dr. Scholl died in 1968. The property is home to many native species of plants and animals and is a sanctuary of the native ecosystem. The home's timeless beauty casts a reserved quiet on the neighborhood and its presence adds great value to the area just as it is. It has inspired the neighbors have to refurbish and maintain some of the most charming homes in Palm Springs. The residents ofMorongo Road, Sonora Road, and the adjoining streets have enjoyed the peace and serenity of this special place for many years. It is a place rWquiet. It does not contribute to pollution, but, instead, helps to clean the environment by taking in carbon dioxide and producing oxygen. The Scholl house is significant in that it: i . was the home of a noteworthy American entrepreneur 2. reflects the origins of the City of Palm Springs for ,:uchitectum and lifestyle one of the [ew remaining structures from a rnea tingful time in the history of Patin Springs 4- presery ,s open space So very little is left of the early days ol'Palm Springs, it is inherent that this be preserved- Surely someone could be found who would appreciate this property for its charm, beauty, and significance and would want to preserve and maintain it in order that future generations could see the home of noteworthy industrialist and view a slice of a wonderful time in history of Pahn Springs. This property deserves a designation that will preserve it. 000031 Thank you for taking the time to read my message and to carefully contemplate this wonderful landmark of Palm Springs history_ Sincerely, Kitty Ki ley Hayes The neighbors of this property who have signed below would like to see it preserved as it is for the generations to come. 9 r-7 G 0 J [,Cb�� i �- 000032 'Ph Q,—) �pALMSA* iy 0 U y wD h Historic Site Preservation Board Staff Report Date: May 8, 2007 Case No_: 3.3071 Application Type: Minor Architectural Application (Demolition) Location: 211 Morongo Road Applicant: Terri Cohn Zone: R1C General Plan. L4 APN: 508-302-009, 508-302-007, 508-302-006, 508-302-010, 508-302- 017, 508-302-016, 508-302-015, 508-302-014, 508-302-013 From: Ken Lyon, Associate Planner PROJECT DESCRIPTION A request by Terri Cohn, owner, for complete demolition of the house, cabana and pool at 211 East Morongo Road, a Class 3 historic site. RECOMMENDATION That the Historic Site Preservation Board (1) act to place a 120-day stay of demolition on the subject property and (2) act to initiate proceedings as necessary to determine whether to recommend designation to a higher classification. BACKGROUND AND SETTING The Spanish style ranch home at this site was originally built in 1941 by Dr. William Mathias Scholl (1882 — 1968), founder of the company that bore his name that manufactured foot care products. William Mathias Scholl, graduated from Illinois Medical School in 1904, thereby becoming a doctor (podiatrist). Scholl and his company invented a number of foot care products, including the Foot Eazer, the Zino Pad, rubberless stockings, Foot Wings arch 000033 Historic Site Preservation Board Staff Report Case Date supports, and Ball-0-Foot Cushions. The first company retail store was opened in 1928. When Scholl died, the Dr. Scholl Company was turned over to his nephews, William H. Scholl (1920- 2002) and Jack E. Scholl (1926-2006). The home at 211 E Morongo Road was not Mr. Scholl's primary residence. It was owned by Scholl until his death in 1968. The William Scholl estate is comprised of ten lots of Palos Verdes Tract #3 and located in the Tahquitz River Estates neighborhood. Five of the lots (nos. 41 thru 45) front on Morongo Road, and five front on Sonora Road (lots 61 thru 65). The neighborhood surrounding the roughly 2.5 acre Scholl estate is a fully built out subdivision of single family homes on quarter acre lots, many built in the same period as the Scholl house and others to the east, built in the 1950's and 1960's. The home is located on lots 43 & 44 and the swimming pool straddles four lots, 43 and 44 as well as lots 62 and 63. The ten lots are heavily landscaped with mature plantings in a naturalized landscape design. The driveway for the home enters from the street on lot 45, a separate lot from the two on which the home is sited. The 2,555 square foot wood frame home, constructed with a two-piece barrel vault clay tile roof and smooth stucco walls, is in very good condition. The windows are original steel sash casement single glazed windows. A front covered porch and open breezeway have exposed wood timbers and wood posts stained a dark brown. A sun room addition and trellis-like shade structure were constructed on the back side of the house some time in the last twenty years or so. The current pool is not original and was installed by the present owners. A tennis court straddles four of the ten lots on the western side of the house. The present owner purchased the property from the Scholl estate in 1969, after Mr. Scholl's death. The owner desires to demolish the house, pool and cabana to enable the ten lots to be sold and redeveloped by others. The tennis court would not be demolished. ANALYSIS Section 8,05,125 of the Municipal Code designates historic sites Into three classifications, the subject property is Class 3 by the fact that it was originally constructed prior to 1945. The HSPB authority on Class 3 properties is limited to two actions: a motion to initiate proceedings for designation of the property to Class 1 or Class 2 status and a motion to enact a 120 day stay of demolition to afford time to conduct necessary studies, hearings, and determinations on whether such site should be reclassified to a higher designation. REQUIRED FINDINGS The following excerpt from section 8.05.020 'Definitions' provides the findings to consider when evaluating and determining whether a structure should be classified (or reclassified) as 'historic'. To assist the Board in its determination of this demolition request, Staff has evaluated Scholl estate against the findings and definition in Section 8.05.020 and makes the following findings 8.05.020 (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 000034 2 Historic Site Preservation Board Staff Report Case Date 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 orprehistory. Staff has evaluated the subject property based on the above required findings and has concluded the home is eligible for designation at the local level relative to items 2, 3, and 4 above. These three findings are further evaluated below. (2) It is associated with lives of persons who made meaningful contribution to the national, state, or local history, The home at 211 East Morongo conforms to this finding because it is acknowledged to have been built and occupied by Dr. William Scholl who built the internationally recognized foot care products company "Dr Scholl's", (3) It reflects a particular type, period of the national, state, or local history The home at 211 East Morongo conforms to this finding because it is typical of the type of home common in Palm Springs during the thirties and forties. This period is recognized as Palm Springs' "first golden era" in which celebrities and other internationally notable personalities chose Palm Springs as their "vacation get-away". Many such individuals and families built modest homes throughout Palm Springs similar to the one at this site. (4) That embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction; The Scholl estate and home conform to this finding because it is typical of the type, period and method of construction prevalent during Palm Springs' boom years of the thirties and forties, when modest Spanish revival and ranch style homes, popular in the southwestern United States, were built by those choosing Palm Springs for a vacation destination. Affluent families seeking the quiet natural character of the desert would often purchase several lots in a subdivision and create a single 'estate'-sized parcel, further affording them seclusion, separation from neighbors, and privacy. The Scholl property is now particularly rare in that the entire ten-lot parcel still remains under the ownership of one individual with its naturalized landscape and un-developed grounds still intact. Most large estates of this type have been subdivided, sold off to separate owners and developed with new homes. The native desert 000035 3 Historic Site Preservation Board Staff Report Case Date plantings of Filifera Palms, agave, smoke tree, mesquite, and other desert-native plant species have reached maturity and present a lush, but arid landscape. A minimal area of lawn was planted and maintained adjacent to the pool, but otherwise the site exists with its native sandy soil. The site characteristics of the Scholl estate are similar to that of the landscape standards of the Smoke Tree Ranch Colony, in which desert-native plant species and a more naturalized landscape palette with minimal grass and formal plantings are required standard of developement. In considering these findings and the demolition application, Staff has identified the following as possible actions that the Board could take; 1. Take no action and allow the demolition application to be processed. 2. Initiate proceedings to recommend designation of the site to Class 2 status, recognizing its significance, but allowing the owner to proceed with demolition. 3. Place a 120-day stay of demolition on the property and initiate proceedings to recommend designation of the site to Class 1 status. Staff recommends option 3. Pursuant to Municipal Code 8,05,170 a stay of demolition of 120 days may be enacted by the Board "to afford time for necessary studies, hearings and determinations whether such site should be designated as a historic site." Upon completion of its investigation of the site, the Board may decide to not recommend the site for reclassification, in which case, the demolition application may be processed 'L-�('1 Ken Lyon, Agsociate Planner Haig ing, AIC Director of Planning Services ATTACHMENTS 1. Photographs 2. Demolition Application 3. 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If el i , P�' r o� FALM IPA•P Office Use Only 'c Date Submitted: N 4 . 24- o Case No 30 I C4 rI FOVLHvr Pla r: ty� C TY 0 PALM RINGS Department of Planning Services MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION (MAA) TO THE APPLICANT: Your cooperation in completing this application and supplying the information requested will expedite City review of your application pursuant to local procedures. Applications submitted will not be considered complete until all submittal requirements are met. Please submit this completed application and subsequent material to the Department of Planning Services at 3200 East Tahguitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs,CA 92262 _ Phone 760-323.8245 - Fax: 760-322-2380 Project Address t E Applicant's Name:7_� (Applicant must be the owner of the property in question,or the lessee having leasehold interest of not less than twenty-five(25) years. Lessees must fill out the written authorization Form contained in this applicalion ) Check One: ❑ Owner U Lessee LI Authorized Agent Owner's Name (Please print)'- Owner's Signature: Mailing Address_15_ �_!g,USr !2f)'AD — - (Numberand5treet Name orP.0 eox) �, oo3q City State Zip , O 1Vy7 asl- y3yi Telephone Number. u{ � y G_-LI ld--, Fax Number:5 PROJECT SITE INFORMATION: Property Name (if any).- Detailed Description of Proposal: Dr_-wjOL17ON o F 140056, CYAe,4GC _6-QLlE LaN ' -f- S411MAli ljL PO0L Existing Building Square Footage: - - Proposed Addition Square Footage: -G;)— Gross Lot Area: LI , bR la, Assessor's Parcel Number: �o% / 3 O a / O O-1 Zone- General Plan: L Section/Township/Range: (Please continue to next page) 000044 APPLICANT'S REQUIRED MATERIAL CHECKLIST MINOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION. The following items must be completed before a Minor Architectural Application. will be accepted. Please check off each item to ensure completeness. Refer to the REQUIRED MATERIALS list of this application for more details of each item. Applicant City Use Only Only Application: + Original completed Application ❑ ❑ + Owners signature, Notarized Signature (if required), and/or Homeowners Association Letter (if within an H O.A.) ❑ ❑ Detailed Site Plan: + 24" x 36" or 11" x 17" N/A ❑ ❑ ❑ Architectural Elevations: + 24" x 36" or 11" x 17" N/A ❑ ❑ ❑ Colors and Materials Exhibits: + Color and material samples - Loose or mounted on a board. (Photos may be a substitute when colors will match existing.) ❑ ❑ Existing Site Photographs: + Existing Site Photographs1 ❑ Planning Department, checked by: Date: aaao4� (he following forms must be completed in the presence of a Notary Public. Select the form best fitting the type of authorrzation required OWNER AFFIDAVIT STATE OF<zAtiFORNtA 4���rlLr COUNTY OF-RWE�SIpE Li 2 ss I(We), f h being duly sworn,depose and say that I (we) am(are)the owner orowners herein named and that the foregoing statements and answers herein contained and the information herein submitted are in all respect true and correct to the best of my(our) knowledge and belief, Name (Please print): t n Mailing address: City. State:TLZip: 0 p 3 Telephone: Fax, g�1_45 SUBSCRIBED AN SWORN to b re a thig /` 't day of � 20_ Si natures . ColleenjExpl�2foll'31 sNotary Pubhc. 11inoisMy Commission12OW09 Notary Public In the State of With principal oMce in the County of LESSEE OR AGENT AUTHORIZATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss I(We), being duly sworn,depose and say that I (we) am(are)the owner orowners herein named and that the foregoing statements and answers herein contained and the information herein submitted are in all respect true and correct to the best of my(our) knowledge and belief, and hereby acknowledge that _is(are)the authorized Lessee(s) or Agent(circle one)of the subject property and is/are duly authorized to submit this application on my(our) behalf Name' (Please print) Mailing address: City. State. Zip Telephone 4 Fax SUBSCRIBE0 AN[) SWORN to before me this _day of Sianalure(s) Notary Public in the State of With principal office in the CountyoF LESSEE AFFIDAVIT - Not Less Than 25 Year Leasehold STATE OF CALIFORNIA J COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE )ss I (We), being duly sworn,depose and say that I(we) am (are) the Lessee with a leasehold interest of not less than twenty-five (25) years herein named and that the foregoing statements and answers herein contained and the information herein submitted are in all respect true and correct to the best of my(our)knowledge and belief and that I (we)have been duly authorized to submit this application on behalf of the owner($) Name(Please print): Mailing address: City. 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The information contained herein Is the proprietary property of the contributor supplied under Ilcerse and may not be approved except as licensed by Digital Plop Products 000047 AQF pAEM s,p,2 N Department of Planning Services w E V °b, Vicinity Map 'p�,Ko:�pp• s Department of Planning Services W+E Vicinity Map 5 OCnill.,q AVE U e MORONOO RO E:aw RA ao o :•�NIOA PALM ERA gvCNlQa 'uner.4 �4 F p 7 � Legend %hLRIu�HOKONA _ p Project site .iYCNIQh IAORM1CA - Q500'Radius S: tiVCIJI Q90LhNCHq Surrounding Parcels Ir I s" CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CASE NO: HSPB #57 DESCRIPTION: Consider an application to designate the home located at 211 East Morongo Road as a APPLICANT: City of Palm Springs Class One Historic Site - #57, 000048 i C y C7 tc 7rf � N 1'F 7r w�k'3�iad jAk'�!'a4�E�R.r�F, D0004� CITY OF PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFICATION (V CITY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT James Thompson, City Clerk City Council Meeting Date: September 19, 2007 Subject: CONSIDER DESIGNATION OF THE HOME LOCATED AT 211 EAST MORONGO ROAD AS A CLASS ONE 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 September 7, 2007, in a sealed envelop, with postage prepaid, and depositing same in the U.S. Mail at Palm Springs, California. (107 notices mailed). I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct- YhAaa 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 September 7, 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 September 8, 2007. 1 declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Kathie Hart, CMC Chief Deputy City Clerk - 00©�p50 NEIGH60RH000 COALITION REPS MR PETE MORUZZI Case HSPB#57-Dr.Scholl's Estate MODCOM AND PALM SPRINGS MODERN COMMITTEE PHN for City Council Meeting 09.19.07 HISTORIC SITE REP 1 I I PO BOX 4738 PALM SPRINGS CA 92263-4738 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS VERIFICATION NOTICE 1 1 I PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT CASE HSPB#57-DR.SCHOLL S ESTATE ATTN SECRETARY MRS.JOANNE BRUGGEMANS PO BOX 2743 506 W. SANTA CATALINA ROAD PALM SPRINGS, CA 92263-2743 PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 MS MARGARET PARK AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS INDIANS I I I I 1 1 5401 DINAH SHORE DRIVE PALM SPRINGS CA 92264 SPONSORS �b1 no�i[¢rj lfsP� � 7 ��. Sc�ufQ C � fir . 9. i9. 07 508292013 508292016 508292017 STUMPF,CHARLES D&PATRICIA A kICHTER,RALPH GEORGE TRUST DZEKOV,PERO&CONNIE IKONIA 252 E OCOTILLO AVE 218 E OCOTILLO AVE 210 E OCOTILLO AVE PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264 PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264 508292018 508292019 508292020 LUGO,SYLVIA ETAL MATSON,GARY L MOHR WARREN F 192 L OCOTILLO AVE 4591 VISTA ST 162 E OCOTILLO AVE PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264 SAN DIEGO,CA 92116 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264 508292034 508301002 508301003 CI•IILDS,BRIAN F LANDER PROPERTIES LLC GTE CALIF INC 240 E OCOTILLO AVE 3503 HENNEPIN AVE 101 PO BOX 152206 PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264 MINNEAPOLIS,MN 55408 IRVING,TX 75015 508301004 508301005 508301006 MONTANA,MARILEE E LIVING TRUST MALESKI,JAMES T&STEPHEN P FEATHERSTONE,STEPHEN M& 155 E OCOTILLO AVE 169 E OCOTTLLO AVE BARBARA I TRUST PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264 175 E OCOTILLO AVE PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264 508301007 509301008 508301009 BUSK,DARC1 K WLNZ,LESTER E JR ROSEMURGY,RICI-IARD J 233 E OCOTILLO AVE 207 E OCOTILLO AVE 4836 S8TH AVE SE PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264 MERCER ISLAND,WA 98040 508301010 508301011 508301012 MORRISON,RALPH D BUSK,DARCI K VAN,I--IULLE LUCIEN&HULLE 3207 DURAND DR 233 E OCOTILLO AVE ANNE MARIE LOS ANGELES,CA 90068 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264 251 E OCOTILLO AVE PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264 508301013 509301014 508301015 LACY,MICHAEL J&BARBARA LYNN MCCLOUD,PEGGY SAKOWICZ,RICHARD E 11050 SUDITH AVE 242 E MORONGO RD FRANCES W FOUNTAIN VALLEY,CA 92708 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264 226 E MORONGO RD PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264 508301016 508301017 508301019 MCMATH,LOIS L COHN,ROBERT H TRUST OLOGHLTN,DONALD P ETAL 16220 MCFWAN LN 75 LOCUST RD 196 E MORONGO RD PERRIS,CA 92570 WINNETKA,IL 60093 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264 508301019 508301020 508301021 MORONGO LLC MORONGO LLC COOPER,ALLEN L&SYLVIA J 166 E MORONGO RD 168 E MORONGO RD 156 E MORONGO RD PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264 508301022 508301023 508301024 STEPHENS,EMORY D SHTAYYEH,STHAM CASTANEDA,FELIPE&LISBET 4711 N WOLCOTT AVE PO BOX 9108 1260 S PALM CANYON DR CHICAGO,IL 60640 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92263 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92262 N�Pa 's7 508302002 508302003 508302004 ENSALACO,JOSEPH JR PACKER,KURTIS E CHAPPELL,RONNIE L 147 E MORONGO RD 156 E MORONGO RD 167 E MORONGO RD PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264 PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264 508302005 508302006 508302007 RUUD,SUSAN&LEE TR COHN,ROBERT H TRUST COHN,ROBERT H TRUST 177 E MORONGO RD 75 LOCUST RD 75 LOCUST RD PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264 WINNETKA,IL 60093 WINNETKA,IL 60093 508302009 508302010 508302011 COHN,ROBFRT H TRUST COHN,ROBERT H TRUST STARK,RUTFI 75 LOCUST RD 75 LOCUST RD 255 E MORONGO RD WINNFTKA,IL 60093 WINNETKA,IL 60093 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264 508302012 508302013 508302014 KESTFRSON,BRIAN COI-IN,ROBERT H TRUST CORN ROBERT H TRUST 439 N LA JOLLA AVE 75 LOCUST RD 75 LOCUST RD LOS ANGELES,CA 90048 WINNETKA, IL 60093 WINNETKA, 1L 60093 508302015 508302016 508302017 COHN,ROFERT H TRUST COHN,ROBERT H TRUST COHN,ROBERT H TRUST 75 LOCUST RD 75 LOCUST RD 75 LOCUST RD WINNFTKA,IL 60093 WINNLTKA, IL 60093 WTNNETKA,IL 60093 508302018 508302019 508302020 LAMMERS,MARK KREIMAN,YANKEL&ROC14EL SMATHERS,SCOTT 828 S BASCOM AVE 110 290 E SONORA RD 155 JACKSON ST 1603 SAN JOSE,CA 95129 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111 508302021 508302022 508302026 TATE,7ACK&BOBBE S GONZALES,RAY M DESAI,RAJESH 222 E SONORA RD PO BOX 1900 1342 S PALM CANYON DR PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264 YUCCA VALLEY,CA 92286 PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264 508312014 508321001 NAYL R, MACDONALD,LETITIA M&KATHLEEN CIOFFI,JAMES R&DEBRA LUE NAYLOR,7 MAT'fHEW E TRUST 131E SPRINGS, MORONGO A 262 F OCOTILLO AVE 2121 E TA14QUITZ CANYON WAY PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264 3 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92262 508321002 508321003 508321004 MARTBJ,ANN B ROMINE,DAVID R CHL MORTGAGE TRUST 2004-29 PO BOX 1508 1017 SW PRAIRIE RD N/AVAIL PALM SPRINGS, CA 92263 TOPEKA,KS 66604 , 508321010 508321011 508321012 SANDLER,DAVIDSON TRUST STECKELMAN,PFTER D TRUST HAYES,PATRICK M&ANDREW 750 LfN1lA VISTA AVE PO BOX 3273 PO BOX 5044 PASADENA,CA 91103 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92263 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92263 508321013 508321014 508323001 GILLSON,JAMES D&JOSEPHINE H. BREITMAN,JERALD A TRUST CARSO,EDITH M TRUST 21807 PLACERITA CANYON RD 625 DAISY ST 263 E MORONGO RD NEWHALL,CA 91321 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92262 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264 508323002 508323003 508323006 SCHMIT,STEVE C BIRD,ANDREW GORDON,LESLEY PO BOX 17298 217 N IRENA AVE 4 2052 CALLE TOMAS LOS ANGELES,CA 90017 REDONDO BEACH,CA 90277 SAN DIMAS, CA 91773 509323007 508323008 508323009 VERLENGIA,ERMINIA MINA HUSKFY,KEN W NUSSIA LLC 1080 S PALM CANYON DR 7 PALOMINO RD PO BOX 3413 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264 BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212 508341001 508341003 508341002 TOWNSLEY,BRLAN RUSSELL&GAIL STOLZ,MARY KAY TRUST ANDERSON,SONNY G LAWRENCE ANNETTE TRUST &MARGARET I 22757 CHARLEMONT PL 2327 HIDALGO AVE 1495 S VIA SAtIDA WOODLAND HILLS,CA 91364 LOS ANGELES,CA 90039 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264 50$341004 508341009 508341010 DEBOER,EDMUND E&B S TRUST REFS,CI-IRISTOPHER R TRUST LUNDY,ROBERT W PO BOX 1768 1500 S VIA SOLEDAD 1490 S VIA SOLEDAD BIG BEAR LAKE,CA 92315 PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264 508341011 508341012 508344001 KLEINER,ERIC&RITA MILBRATH,IOHN NEWTON,GEORGE A PO BOX 5602 36829 HOLLYHOCK WOODS DR 10965 BLUFFSIDE DR 156 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92263 OCONOMOWOC,W1 53066 STUDIO CITY, CA 91604 508344002 508344003 508344004 LA DOLCE VITA RESORT LA DOLCE VITA RESORT AMSP TRUST 1491 S VIA SOLEDAD 119 PARK AVE 111 CALLE DE LAS ROSAS PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264 LONG BEACH,CA 90803 RANCHO MIRAGE,CA 92270 508344007 509351001 508351002 BEITZ,ROBERT C D13A RENDEZVOUS SEVERANCE,LYLE F.&VERLYN VARECI-LA,THOMAS R TRUST 221I 3320 E SAINT FRANCIS PL 1350 S CALLE ROLPH PA M SNOWNORA S, LONG BEACH,CA 90805 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92262 508351003 508351004 508351005 HAMILTON,DAVID SCFIOOP,KAREN A WILSON,JEFPREY D&CATHERINE M 480 E AVENIDA PALMERA 466 E AVENIDA PALMERA 454E AVENIDA PALMERA PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264 508351006 508351007 508351008 HOOPER,HELGA FLATHAWAY,NAOMI K TRUST FABER,RICHARD&VIRGINIA 442 E AVENIDA PALMERA 430 E AVENIDA PALMERA 3634 7TH AVE UNT 913C PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264 PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264 SAN DIEGO,CA 92103 - e 508351009 508351010 508351011 BUTORAC,MARY JANE&MATTHEW J KOHL,ACOSTA KATHY LYNN ELLER-MAN FAMILY TRUST 1424 S VIA SALIDA PO BOX 6167 9882 WEALTHA AVE PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264 BIG BEAR LAKE,CA 92315 SUN VALLEY, CA 91352 508351012 508351013 508351014 WILDER,BART&DIANNE MOTE,DANIEL F&JOAN F TRUST ARKIN,MICHAEL 1100 WARBURTON AVE 2220 LAGOON VIEW DR 2121 KEW DR YONKERS,NY 1070J CARDIFF BY THE SEA,CA 92007 LOS ANGELES,CA 90046 508352001 508352006 508352009 WOLFE,STEVEN J TRUST BECK,DONALD R TRUST TRUST F&MONIQUE H T 485 E AVENIDA PALMERA 438 E AVENIDA HOKONA 791 TRUST PALM SPRINGS, LAGUNA CA 92264 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264 SAINT ANNS LA BEACH,,CA 92651 508352010 508352012 RII-IN,RICHARD COUNTRYWIDE BANK FSB R 011 KERRY,EDWARD 427 E AVENIDA PALMERA COUNTRYWIDE 1388 GOUGH ST 401 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109 508352013 1 508352014 508363019 KANTOR,RJCHARD D &CHAVA C HASKELL,ROLAND A&JANINA 1 KRAMER, TRUST TRUST K 5 S CIVIC DR 2- L 72884 BURSERA WAY 456 E THE PALMS ST PAS CIVIC DR,CA PALM DESERT,CA 92260 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92262 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92262 508341003 ANDERSON,SONNY G LAWRENCE RETURNED MAIL &MARGARET J 26 CFIESTNUT STREET CORRY,PA 16407 PROOF OF PUBLICATION This is space fof County Clerk's piling Scamp (2015.5.C.C.P) STATE OF CALIFORNIA No,2809 County of Riverside NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Proneed emanation of 21pEeel Marengo Read as a Clam*One Hlvtoric Site 1167 and Notice of Exemption from CEgA Applicant;The City of Palm Springs_ I am a citizen Of the United States and a resident of NOTIOE Is HEREBY GIVEN m31 the Ciry Council of the City of Palm Springs,Califomla, Will hold a the County aforesaid;I am Over the age of eighteen ppuullrhoaring at Its meuting of Soptomber 19, 2007. The Gi y Council meeting begins at 6:00 years,and not a party to or interested in the m. In the Council Chamber at City I•lull, 3200 i above�ntitled matter.I um the principal clerk of a Past 7ahqult Canyon Way, palm Springs- to Of the,DESERT SUN PUBLISHING Tho purpo;c of the howng Ispe consider deslg- natlon of the home locale at 211 East Momngo COMPANY a newspaper of general circulation, Road as a Glass One Historic&I,, printed and published in the city of Palm Springs, County o£Riverside,and which newspaper has been (�: m,m"rn.,, r n•v, -_ _ adjudged a newspaper Of general circulation by the Superior Court of the County of Riverside,State of California under the dale of March 24,1988.Case Number 191236;that the nodice,of which the i annexed is a printed copy(set in type not smaller than non parcel,has been published in each regular .- - and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any .. -� supplement thereof On the following dates,to wit: September 80',2007 _ -- - - W Categorically exempt from rev ENVIRONMENTAL BET'ERMINATION' This re- All in the year 2007 am T Is totes p w ppursu- am TO Suction 1lon 1 ff the Ence neGri rill Qualix s Act (on11 O(the Californiaalllmia Envlrenmen- tal quality Act (CFOA), whereas The proposed I certify(or declare)under penalty of perjury that the designation meets the condIiIong outlined for foregoing is true and correct. resorvatlon of a historic resoumo. The appplica- Pon Is available for public.review In The Depart- menrorPienninq 3erviocs,-City Hall,3200 East Springs. ,- Doted al Palm Springs,California this—10",--day Tahquit¢Canyon Way, Palm- REVIEW OF Per su INFORMATION:The staff report and other:T v ill documents regi al this prolact aru also available for pabllc review al of---------- September - = -----________,2QQ7 Ciin Hafl potween Tppo hours mand 5:00 �(in cue of thayCI OlerK ad.1y6)I�p3-8204 Ift lou • ould fiku to sc etluly In alb y these tlecumenl-.. pint am to rev aw COMMENT ON THIS APPLICATION: Regp��se '^-------- "'-"' ---- to this notice may no made vurball at Ihv Public S n tare Hearing and/or in writing before the hcaring Writ- ten comments may be made to the City Gouncil is it, by lerter(for mall or hand delivery) toe Jame;:Thompson, City Cicrk 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 9 262 =0 _V Any challenge of The proposed pro act in court D- ^t may be limited to raising Only those�s5ues ralFcd -- , aT tt.public hearing described in Ihis notice or in ;r-'- _` 1 Written correspondenco dellvercd to the City Clerk -�i at, or prior to Tqe CiN Council hearing. (Govern- :�] merit Code Seaton 6 009[b][2]I. �+ 1 An rosted umry well be given it said hoanng for all persons m be hoard gyostions.regard- c-� Ina then of.o may ba direcred Ken Lyon De- partment of Planning Services at(760)3y3-8245. 51 neceseia ayuda con sate carts,ponavor Ilame a is Clugad de Palm Springs y puegC heblar ton N.�dins Flagar telefono (780)y20.8243. _ Publlshcd:9/a/20e7James rncmpmn, (in—y Uera NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Proposed Designation of 211 East Morongo Road as a Class One Historic Site #57 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 19, 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 home located at 211 East Morongo Road as a Class One Historic Site. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: This request is categorically exempt from review pursuant to Section 15331 (Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), whereas the proposed designation meets the conditions outlined for preservation of a historic resource. The application is available for public review in the Department of Planning Services, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. REVIEW OF PROJECT INFORMATION: The staff report and other supporting documents regarding this project are also available for public review at 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)[21). 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, Department of Planning Services at (760) 323- 8245. Si necesita ayuda con esta carta, porfavor flame a la Ciudad de Palm Springs y puede hablar con Nadine Fieger telefono (760) 323-8245- = _ �l'mes Thompson, City Clerk - ` 000051 Department of Planning Services Y N E ox�• Vicinity Map s --- _ a OTILLOAVE I � MORO NGO RO z D - sDNORA Rp I AVE NIOAPAMERA p AVENIR9 Pi7l ¢ Legend Project Site 1 , . . �- AVENIDA HOKO NA �400' Radius r f Surrounding Parcels I I IM Mannar CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CASE NO: HSPB #57 DESCRIPTION: Consider designation of the home located at 211 East Morongo Road as a Class One APPLICANT: City of Palm Springs Historic Site - #57.