HomeMy WebLinkAbout22018 - RESOLUTIONS - 9/5/2007 ' RESOLUTION NO. 22018
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING 1000
NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE, "THE POTTER CLINIC" A
CLASS TWO HISTORIC SITE.
WHEREAS, Chapter 8.05 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code allows for the designation of
historic sites; and
WHEREAS, in 2004, the City commissioned a citywide historic resources reconnaissance
survey in which the building at 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive was identified, and
WHEREAS, in December, 2005, the owners of 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive
commissioned a historic resources survey on the property, and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2007, at a public hearing held in accordance with applicable law,
the Historic Site Preservation Board initiated a study to consider possible historic site
designation of 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive; and
WHEREAS, a notice of a public hearing of the Historic Site Preservation Board of the City of
Palm Springs to consider designation of 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive as a historic site
' was issued in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on July 10, 2007, the Historic Site Preservation Board conducted a public
hearing in accordance with applicable law, concluded its study and considered whether to
recommend that the City Council designate the site at 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive a
historic site in accordance with Municipal Code Section 8.05, and
WHEREAS, at said hearing, the HSPB adopted Resolution #52 to recommend to City
Council designation of the building at 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive as a Class 2 historic
site; and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs to
consider designation of 1000 South Palm Canyon Drive as a Class 2 historic site was issued
in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on September 5, 2007 the City Council conducted a public hearing in
accordance with applicable law to consider designation of 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive as
a Class 2 historic site; and
WHEREAS, the designation of 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive shall further the purpose and
intent of Chapter 8.05; and
' WHEREAS, the designation of 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive promotes the recognition of
the historic significance and associations of said site; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence in
connection with the designation, including but not limited to the staff report, application and
historical research, all written and oral testimony presented and notes the following:
1. In 1946, Dr, James E. Potter commissioned the local architectural firm of Williams,
Williams, and Williams to design a wood frame structure to accommodate his medical
practice and two residential apartments. E. Stewart Williams was credited with the design
of the structure.
2. The defining historic characteristics of this building are its association with architect E.
Stewart Williams who was significant at a local, state and national level.
3. The building is an early example of the "Desert Modern" style, however does not stand
as an excellent example of that style.
4. The building has had several alterations which do not contribute to its historic
significance and it is in very deteriorated physical condition.
THE CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY RESOLVE:
SECTION 1: Pursuant to CEQA, the City Council finds that the designation of the building
at 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive as a Class 2 historic site does not meet the definition of
a project as defined in Section 21065 because it will neither cause a direct physical change
in the environment, nor a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment. It is therefore is not subject to CEQA review.
SECTION 2: The Council does hereby make the following findings:
The Potter Clinic at 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive presents the work of, and is
associated with, an architect whose individual genius influenced his age. It does
not, however, possess high artistic value nor is it representative of the mature style
of his work for which he later became known.
The historic significance of the Potter Clinic is that it was designed by E. Stewart Williams
fairly early in his career and Mr. Williams resided in one of the apartments on the second
floor of the building for a short period of time. Although it is modern in its overall design, it
does not represent a notable example of his work, nor does it possess high artistic or
aesthetic value.
SECTION 3: Based upon the foregoing, the City Council does hereby designate The
Potter Clinic at 1000 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, California as a Class 2
Historic Site subject to the following conditions:
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1. The property owner shall permit the City to demark the building as a historic site
with a marker of the City's choosing. Should the City choose to demark the site, the
historic marker shall be placed in a location visible from the public right-of-way. The owner
shall maintain the marker in the location installed and pay for the replacement cost if the
marker is lost, stolen, or otherwise removed from the property.
2. The aforementioned designation does not affect any future modifications to the site
nor preclude the building from being demolished. It does not require any further review of
proposed changes to the property by the Historic Site Preservation Board.
3. A permanent archival file shall be maintained by the City that includes information
pertaining to the historic significance of the site, including written and photographic material
including copies of photographs by architectural photographer Julius Schulman.
4. The City Clerk shall submit the Council Resolution to the County recorder for
recordation within 90 days of the effective date of this resolution.
ADOPTED THIS 5th day of September, 2007.
' David H. Ready,�F ager
5T:
mes 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. 22018 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 the 5t day of September,
2007, by the following vote:
AYES; Councilmember McCulloch, Councilmember Mills, Mayor Pro Tern
Pougnet, and Mayor Oden.
NOES: Councilmember Foat.
ABSENT: None,
ABSTAIN: None.
' es Thompson, City Clerk
; itiyof Palm Springs, California