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DATE: March 21, 2018 PUBLIC HEARING
SUBJECT: A RECOMMENDATION BY THE HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD
FOR CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE DESIGNATION OF "THE WILLIAM HOLDEN —
DEEPWELL RESIDENCE", LOCATED AT 1323 SOUTH DRIFTWOOD DRIVE
(APN #508-402-005), ZONE R-1-C, (CASE HSPB #110).
FROM: Department of Planning Services
SUMMARY
This is a recommendation by the Historic Site Preservation Board (HSPB) for Class 1 historic
designation of the William Holden Deepwell Residence located at 1323 South Driftwood Drive.
The residence was constructed in 1955 for the George F. Barrett family; however the person of
significance associated with the home was the second owner, film star William Holden. Thus
the home is referred to as "the William Holden Deepwell Residence". Holden owned the
property from 1966 to 1977, after which time he moved to a new home on Southridge Drive.
The owners of the property initiated the application and support the proposed designation.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
2. Close the public hearing and adopt Resolution # "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING "THE
WILLIAM HOLDEN DEEPWELL RESIDENCE" LOCATED AT 1323 SOUTH
DRIFTWOOD DRIVE AS A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE (HSPB #110)."
3. Direct the City Clerk to record the Resolution.
BACKGROUND AND SETTING:
The current owners commissioned The Palm Springs Preservation Foundation (PSPF) to
research the site and prepare a historic resources report. That report, dated November 2017
is the basis of the analysis in this staff report.
The single-family residence at 1323 South Driftwood Drive was constructed in 1955 on Lots 7,
8, 15, and 16 of the Deep Well Ranch Estates #7 tract for George and Marcia Barrett, who
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owned the residence from 1955 until 1966 when it was sold to William Holden. The four lots
have since been merged into one lot.
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The Driftwood residence was constructed in the post and beam method of construction by
local builder Joe Pawling, who earlier in the 1950's had constructed homes in the Mesa
neighborhood designed by architects Donald Wexler and Richard Harrison as well as several
other homes in the Deepwell neighborhood. Stylistically, the home generally reflects the "Mid-
century modern" or "Desert Modern" period in architectural history; however a significant
renovation in 2012 removed or covered over many of the original surfaces, textures, colors,
materials, and character-defining features of the original structure.
Related Relevant City Actions by RSPB, Planning, Fire, Building, etc...
January, 2018 Exterior site inspection by members of the HSPB and City Staff.
February 13, 2018 HSPB recommended Class 1 historic site designation. The HSPB
made findings in support of the project meeting the definition of a
historic site including criterion 2, 3, 4, and 5 from PSMC 8.05.020.
Ownership Status
April, 2017 1 Purchase by current owners.
ANALYSIS
Historic Preservation activities in Palm Springs are regulated under Municipal Code Section
8.05 ("Historic Preservation'). The purpose of the Historic Preservation Ordinance is:
"... for the purpose of preserving areas and specific buildings of the city which
reflect elements of its cultural, social, economic, political, architectural and
archaeological history. This chapter is intended to stabilize and improve
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buildings, structures or areas which are considered to be of historical,
architectural, archaeological or ecological value, to foster civic beauty, to
strengthen the local economy and to promote the use of specific buildings for the
education and welfare of the citizens."
Designation of Historic Sites
Only the City Council is authorized to designate historic sites. When the Historic Site
Preservation Board determines that Class 1 historic designation of a certain site or district
would further the purpose of the Historic Preservation Ordinance, the Board may initiate
studies, surveys and investigations it deems necessary to adequately gather information in
consideration of such a recommendation to the City Council.
Conditions that apply to Class 9 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 a 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 marker explaining the historic nature of the site will be installed at the site in a
location viewable from the public way.
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.
Definition of an Historic Site
At a public hearing of the HSPB to consider the application on February 13, 2018, the City's
Historic Site Preservation Board ("HSPB") found that the subject site meets the definition of a
historic site as outlined in Municipal Code Section 8.05.020 and as further defined by Criteria
2, 3, 4 and 5. A resolution of the HSPB outlining their findings is attached to this staff report.
In the historic resources report, it was identified that the site is comprised of four lots and at the
February 2018 meeting, the HSPB expressed concern that the designation include the open
space on the site as part of the defining historic characteristics of the site to minimize the
possibility of the individual lots being sold and developed. Subsequent to the February
meeting, staff confirmed that the four lots were at some point in the past merged into one lot,
thus if the Council includes the open space of the site itself is one of the defining historic
characteristics of the site, any future effort to sell off portions of the lot would not only require
City Council to revise the designation to remove the site as a defining historic characteristic, it
would also require the submittal and approval of a parcel map to re-subdivide the parcel into
individual lots.
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lntegrity
On page 23, the historic resources report provides an examination of the residence relative to
the seven aspects or qualities of integrity, as recognized by the National Register of Historic
Places. The seven aspects or qualities include location, design, setting, materials,
workmanship, feeling, and association. The report concludes that the residence retains a high
degree of integrity despite numerous modifications. Upon closer analysis however, many of
the recent modifications in fact diminish the home's historic integrity. Those modifications and
others that were observed from photos and permit drawings from recent renovation work under
the heading "Design", below.
1. Location: The residence remains on its original site.
2. Design: The essential characteristics of form, plan, space, structure, and style have
survived largely intact, however several modifications have altered the fenestration,
detailing, color palette, texture and overall appearance of the exterior of the home.
a. An addition in 1967 added a 616 square foot garage and storeroom and a 48 square
foot addition to the dining room (added during the Holden period).
b. Demolition of the original "J"-shaped slumpstone block wall at the entrance.
c. Addition of a water feature at the front entrance.
d. Covering over of an existing slumpstone block wall with parging and smooth stucco at
the front elevation.
e. Changes in exterior fenestration: These changes, most of which appear to have
occurred as part of a comprehensive gutting and remodeling of the home in 2012
include:
i. Removal of sliding glass doors and replacement with massive pivoting glass doors.
ii. Removal of a pair of wood front doors with one massive pivoting wood doors.
iii. Removal of portions of solid walls and more glass walls and glass pivoting doors.
iv. Removal of exterior wall sconce light fixtures and replacement with "non-period"
contemporary fixtures.
v. Removal of the front circular drive and installation of "grasscrete" pavers at the
drive.
vi. Installation of various site walls, raised planters, a firepit, and architectural screens,
gates and flatwork.
vii. New swimming pool.
viii. Painting the entire structure white (not consistent with the darker color palette seen
in the vintage photos of the home).
ix. Existing landscaping was removed.
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BELOW AN IMAGE OF THE HOME C. 2007.
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3. Setting: The landscape and site design has been modified over time, with the removal of
much of the privacy hedges and trees. No site plan or landscape plan of the original home
was provided. The setting of the residence continues to generally reflect the relationship
of an expansive, open site with a Mid-century Modern era structure.
4. Materials: The Holden residence has had numerous material changes over time including
removal of certain exterior garden walls, removal of exterior walls and installation of new
glass pivoting doors in their place, and replacement of existing sliding doors and double
entry doors with massive pivoting doors and loss of original exterior light fixtures. The
original slumpstone concrete walls, which added texture and variety of materials to the
home has been lost with the covering over of these walls with stucco.
5. Workmanship: The materials and architectural details of the residence remain largely
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intact, and reflect the workmanship of the period in which the residence was constructed.
6. Feeling: The siting of the residence relative to its lot and view retains the original integrity
of feeling of a large rambling custom-built home on an expansive lot, however the feeling
of the structure today, while dramatic and "sleek', no longer reflects the material feeling
and texture seen in the vintage photos from the period of significance.
7. Association: The residence retains its association with actor William Holden and as a
custom-designed modernist era private residence.
Based on these factors, the home cannot be deemed to have a high degree of integrity. Its
present-day appearance is more a reflection of its 2012 renovation than the period of
significance of the fifties through the seventies. It is perhaps best characterized as having a
fair degree of integrity.
DEFINING HISTORIC CHARACTERISTICS
The physical character-defining historic features of this site include the following:
1. The exposed post and beam construction and structural systems with multi-level
horizontal roof planes with very thin fascias and exposed beams.
2. The expansive cantilevered roof eaves that help protect the glass walls from direct solar
exposure.
3. The exposed tongue and groove ceiling boards.
4. The narrow roof edge fascia detail.
The non-contributing features include the following:
1. The site landscaping, swimming pool and hardscape materials; including the "Grass-
crete" driveway pavers.
2. The water feature at the front entry door.
3. The garage door/carport/gate enclosure at the southeast corner of the residence;
4. The wall sconce lighting fixtures.
5. The smooth stucco finish on the front wall (this wall was originally slumpstone block with
a heavy texture.)
6. The pivoting doors (throughout) and windows added during the 2013 renovation.
7. The exterior barbeque area, site walls, raised planters, firepit, etc.
REQUIRED FINDINGS: RSPB.
In considering a recommendation for Class 1 historic designation, pursuant to PSMC Section
8.05.145, the Board must make findings in support of its recommendation on historic
designation. At its meeting of February 13, 2018, the HSPB found that the William Holden
residence met the definition of a historic site including the following criterion:
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Criterion 2: Is associated with the lives of persons who made a significant contribution to
the local, state, and national history.
Criterion 3: That reflects or exemplifies a particular period of the national, state or local
history.
Criterion 4: That embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of
construction.
Criterion 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.
Although the HSPB included Criterion 5 in making its findings, noting the project's general
contractor Joseph Pawling was a notable master builder, staff did not concur with this finding
because there was no evidence in the historic resources report supporting the assertion that
his work reflected "individual genius that influenced his age". Rather, the report noted that
Pawling often used design details developed by others (such as the free-standing fireplace in
the Holden Residence that replicated a Wexler & Harrison designed fireplace in the Lilliana
Drive homes), inferring that his work was influenced by others, but not making the finding that
his work was of such "genius" that it influenced others.
REQUIRED FINDINGS — CITY COUNCIL.
Pursuant to PSMC 8.05.160, the City Council must make the finding that the purposes of the
Historic Preservation chapter are furthered by designation of such property as a historic site or
district. The purpose of the Historic Preservation chapter of the Municipal Code is outlined in
PSMC 8.05.010:
This chapter is adopted pursuant to the authority of (California) Government
Code Section 37361 for the purpose of preserving areas and specific buildings of
the city which reflect elements of its cultural, social, economic, political,
architectural and archaeological history. This chapter is intended to stabilize and
improve buildings, structures or areas which are considered to be of historical,
architectural, archaeological or ecological value, to foster civic beauty, to
strengthen the local economy and to promote the use of specific buildings for the
education and welfare of the citizens.
Granting Class 1 historic site designation to the Holden Deepwell Residence would further the
purpose of the historic preservation ordinance because residence meets the definition of a
historic site pursuant to the criteria listed in PSMC Chapter 8.05, and its preservation fosters
civic beauty, strengthens the local economy by ensuring long term proper care and
maintenance of a unique custom built home from the mid-century era that was owned by a
person of significance and helps educate and inform the citizens about this important period in
the development of Palm Springs.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
The proposed historic site designation is not subject to the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or
reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the
activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code
of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical
changes to the environment, directly or indirectly.
NOTIFICATION
Pursuant to section 8.05.140 of the Municipal Code of Palm Springs, all property owners within
five hundred (500) feet of the subject property have been notified and notice was given in a
newspaper of general circulation.
CONCLUSION:
As provided in the analysis, the William Holden residence located at 1323 South Driftwood
Drive meets the definition of a historic site as defined in PSMC 8.05.020, including compliance
with Criterion 2, 3, 4 and 5 and its historic designation would further the purpose of the historic
preservation ordinance.
Flinn Fagg, AICP Marcus L. Fuller, MPA, P.E., P.L.S.
Director of Planning Services Assistant City Manager/City Engineer
David H. Ready, Esq., P
City Manager
Attachments:
1. Vicinity map.
2. Draft resolution.
3. HSPB staff report, resolution and excerpt of HSPB minutes of February 13, 2018.
4. Historic resources report, dated November, 2017, prepared by The Palm Springs
Preservation Foundation.
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ATTACHMENT 2 :
DRAFT CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING 1323
SOUTH DRIFTWOOD DRIVE "THE WILLIAM HOLDEN
DEEPWELL RESIDENCE" A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE,
(HSPB #110), APN 508-402-005.
THE CITY COUNCIL FINDS AND DETERMINES AS FOLLOWS:
A. Chapter 8.05 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code allows for the designation of
historic sites and districts.
B. Mark and Jane Garrision, owner and applicant, filed an application with the City
pursuant to Article III of Section 8.05 (Procedure for Designation of Historic Sites or
Historic Districts) of the Palm Springs Municipal Code requesting Class 1 historic site
designation for the parcel located at 1323 South Driftwood Drive (APN #508-402-005).
The application included a historic resources report ("the report") prepared by the Palm
Springs Preservation Foundation, dated November, 2017.
C. In January, 2018, members of the Historic Site Preservation Board (HSPB)
conducted site inspections of the proposed historic site, accompanied by City staff.
D. On February 13, 2018, a noticed public hearing to consider Case HSPB #110
was held by the HSPB in accordance with applicable law.
E. The HSPB carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in
connection with the hearing on the project, including, but not limited to, the staff report
and all written and oral testimony presented, and based upon its findings, voted to
recommend that the City Council designate the William Holden Deepwell Residence as
a Class 1 Historic Site.
F. On March 21, 2018 a noticed public hearing to consider Case HSPB #110 was
held by the City Council in accordance with applicable law.
G. The City Council carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented
in connection with the hearing on the project, included, but not limited to, the staff report
and all written and oral testimony presented.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS RESOLVES:
SECTION 1: DEFINITION OF A HISTORIC SITE. The subject parcel meets the
definition of a historic site because it conforms to the following criteria established in
Palm Springs Municipal Code (PSMC) Section 8.05.020 (`Definitions') as follows:
(a) Historic Site.
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An historic site is any real property such as: a building, a structure,
including but not limited to archways, tiled areas and similar architectural
elements; an archaeological excavation or object that is unique or
significant because of its location, design, setting, materials, workmanship
or aesthetic effect.
The City Council finds that the William Holden Deepwell Residence is historically
significant because of its design, aesthetic effect and association with a person of
significance. Although the historic resources report was unable to verify the architect of
record for the home, it stands as a dramatic example of a large custom-built residence
that utilizes post and beam construction and exemplifies the Mid-century modern period
in residential architecture.
The City Council also evaluated the site against the seven criteria found in PSMC
8.05.020 that further establish the definition of a historic site or district as follows:
1. That is associated with events that have made a meaningful
contribution to the nation, state or community; or
The analysis in the historic resources report found no evidence that the site was
associated with significant events. As such, it does not meet the definition of a historic
site pursuant to Criterion 1.
2. That is associated with lives of persons who made meaningful
contribution to national, state or local history; or
Based upon building permit records, the report notes that the home was custom built for
Mr. and Mrs. George Barrett in 1955 by local building Joseph Pawling. Although the
report notes on page 9 that the Barretts were socially prominent, it asserts that they do
not rise to the level of having made a "meaningful contribution" to local history.
The report identifies Joseph Pawling as the builder of 1323 Driftwood Drive. Pawling
garnered significant local recognition for having built many noteworthy homes in Palm
Springs, including the William Burgess residence on Palisades Drive and custom homes
on Lilliana Drive in the Mesa tract designed by architects Wexler and Harrison'. He also
received considerable local media attention in 1956 for a custom home he designed and
built at 295 Hermosa Place, dubbed `The House of Tomorrow" (demolished November,
2000). (Not to be mistaken for the 1960 "House of Tomorrow" designed by William
Krisel and Daniel Palmer for prominent local developer Robert Alexander).
The second owner of 1323 Driftwood Drive was William Holden (1918-1981). Holden
owned the home from 1966 to 1977. Holden was an internationally-renowned film actor
whose 40-year career included "Sunset Boulevard (1950), "Stalag 17" (1953), `Bridge
On page 11 it notes that many of the design features of 1323 Driftwood appear to be"expropriated' by
Pawling from the Wexler& Harrison-designed homes on Lilliana including the fireplace, and details of the
clerestory windows and slumpstone walls. 13
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on the River Kwai" (1957), "Towering Inferno" (1974), and Network" (1976). Holden was
recognized for his contribution to the film industry with the placement of a star on
Hollywood's Walk of Fame. He was also recognized for efforts in wildlife conservation
and in the 1960's was co-founder of the Mount Kenya Game Ranch and inspired the
creation of the William Holden Wildlife Foundation. Holden's career as an actor and his
personal endeavors in the area of wildlife conservation make him a person of
significance at the national and international level and thus 1323 Driftwood Drive meets
the definition of a historic site relative to Criterion 2.
3. That reflects or exemplifies a particular period of the national, state
or local history; or
The report states that the residence exhibits many stylistic markers that place it directly
in the historic context of Palm Springs' Modern Period, and that the residence may be
viewed as an important component of the historic trends that have come to define,Palm
Springs' image as a center of important midcentury architecture. The home was
constructed in 1955 and owned by Holden from 1966 until 1977, thus the period of
significance for the home would be from the mid-fifties through the late seventies.
As noted in the building permit records, the home was extensively renovated in 2012.
At that time, significant changes in fenestration, (i.e. door types and locations), colors,
exterior finishes (slump stone walls were smoothed over with stucco) , original site walls
were removed and new ones added, a circular driveway across the front of the home
was removed and a "motor court" driveway with "grass-crete" pavers and gates were
added at the south end of the property. At the entry, construction of a water feature was
added that was not present during the period of significance of the house. The
changes affected the overall appearance of the home, and while the alterations may be
deemed "harmonious" with the architecture of the original home, they diminish the
historic integrity of the home. The City Council asserts that despite these changes, the
residence still qualifies for designation under Criterion 3 based on the architectural
details and period of construction of the residence.
4. That embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or
method of construction;
The report indicates that the residence possesses distinctive characteristics of Mid-
century modern architecture, such as the flat roof and overall horizontality of the
massing, use of inexpensive mass-produced materials, and an architectural design that
blurs the line between indoors and outdoors and its post-and-beam method of
construction. Given these characteristics, the City Council determines the William
Holden Residence meets the definition of a historic site as defined in Criterion 4.
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;
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As noted earlier, 1323 Driftwood Drive was constructed by local builder Joe Pawling.
The report on page 23 asserts that Pawling's work presents the work of "a master
builder whose individual genius influenced his age".
6. That represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components
may lack individual distinction;
The subject property does not meet this criterion.
7. That has yielded or may be likely to yield information important to national,
state or local history or prehistory.
The subject property does not meet this criterion.
SECTION 2. DEFINING HISTORIC CHARACTERISTICS AND NON-CONTRIBUTING
FEATURES:
The physical character-defining historic features of this site include the following:
1. The exposed post and beam construction and structural systems with multi-level
horizontal roof planes with very thin fascias and exposed beams.
2. The expansive cantilevered roof eaves that help protect the glass from direct
solar exposure.
3. The exposed tongue and groove ceiling boards.
4. The narrow roof edge fascia detail.
The non-contributing features include the following:
1. The site landscaping, swimming pool and hardscape materials; including the
"Grass-crete" driveway pavers.
2. The water feature at the front entry door.
3. The garage door/carport/gate enclosure at the southeast corner of the residence;
4. The wall sconce lighting fixtures.
5. The smooth stucco finish on the front wall (this wall was originally slumpstone
block with a heavy texture.)
6. The pivoting doors (throughout) and windows added during the 2013 renovation.
7. The exterior barbeque area, site walls, raised planters, firepit, etc.
SECTION 3: INTEGRITY.
On page 23, the historic resources report provides an examination of the residence
relative to the seven aspects or qualities of integrity, as recognized by the National
Register of Historic Places. The seven aspects or qualities include location, design,
setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association. The report concludes that the
residence retains a high degree of integrity despite numerous modifications. Upon
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closer analysis however, many of the recent modifications in fact diminish the home's
historic integrity. Those modifications and others that were observed from photos and
permit drawings from recent renovation work under the heading "Design", below.
1. Location: The residence remains on its original site.
2. Design: The essential characteristics of form, plan, space, structure, and style have
survived largely intact, however several modifications have altered the fenestration,
detailing, color palette, texture and overall appearance of the exterior of the home.
a. An addition in 1967 added a 616 square foot garage and storeroom and a 48
square foot addition to the dining room (added during the Holden period).
b. Demolition of the original "J"-shaped slumpstone block wall at the entrance.
c. Addition of a water feature at the front entrance.
d. Covering over of an existing slumpstone block wall with parging and smooth
stucco at the front elevation.
e. Changes in exterior fenestration: These changes, most of which appear to have
occurred as part of a comprehensive gutting and remodeling of the home in 2012
include:
i. Removal of sliding glass doors and replacement with massive pivoting glass
doors.
ii. Removal of a pair of wood front doors with one massive pivoting wood doors.
iii. Removal of portions of solid walls and more glass walls and glass pivoting
doors.
iv. Removal of exterior wall sconce light fixtures and replacement with "non-
period" contemporary fixtures.
v. Removal of the front circular drive and installation of "grasscrete" pavers at
the drive.
vi. Installation of various site walls, raised planters, a firepit, and architectural
screens, gates and flatwork.
vii. New swimming pool.
viii. Painting the entire structure white (not consistent with the darker color
palette seen in the vintage photos of the home).
ix. Existing landscaping was removed.
3. Setting: The landscape and site design has been modified over time, with the
removal of much of the privacy hedges and trees. No site plan or landscape plan of
the original home was provided. The setting of the residence continues to generally
reflect the relationship of an expansive, open site with a Mid-century Modern era
structure.
4. Materials: The Holden residence has had numerous material changes over time
including removal of certain exterior garden walls, removal of exterior walls and
installation of new glass pivoting doors in their place, and replacement of existing
sliding doors and double entry doors with massive pivoting doors and loss of
original exterior light fixtures. The original slumpstone concrete walls, which added
texture and variety of materials to the home has been lost with the covering over of
these walls with stucco.
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5. Workmanship: The materials and architectural details of the residence remain
largely intact, and reflect the workmanship of the period in which the residence was
constructed.
6. Feeling: The siting of the residence relative to its lot and view retains the original
integrity of feeling of a large rambling custom-built home on an expansive lot,
however the feeling of the structure today, while dramatic and "sleek", no longer
reflects the material feeling and texture seen in the vintage photos from the period
of significance.
7. Association: The residence retains its association with actor William Holden and as
a custom-designed modernist era private residence.
Based on these factors, the home cannot be deemed to have a high degree of integrity.
Its present-day appearance is more a reflection of its 2012 renovation than the period of
significance of the fifties through the seventies. The City Council concludes that the
property is appropriately characterized as having a fair degree of integrity.
SECTION 4: REQUIRED FINDINGS — CITY COUNCIL.
Pursuant to PSMC 8.05.160, the City Council must make the finding that the purposes
of the Historic Preservation chapter are furthered by designation of such property as a
historic site or district. The purpose of the Historic Preservation chapter of the Municipal
Code is outlined in PSMC 8.05.010:
This chapter is adopted pursuant to the authority of (California)
Government Code Section 37361 for the purpose of preserving areas and
specific buildings of the city which reflect elements of its cultural, social,
economic, political, architectural and archaeological history. This chapter
is intended to stabilize and improve buildings, structures or areas which
are considered to be of historical, architectural, archaeological or
ecological value, to foster civic beauty, to strengthen the local economy
and to promote the use of specific buildings for the education and welfare
of the citizens.
Granting Class 1 historic site designation to the Holden Deepwell Residence would
further the purpose of the historic preservation ordinance because residence meets the
definition of a historic site pursuant to the criteria listed in PSMC Chapter 8.05, and its
preservation fosters civic beauty, strengthens the local economy by ensuring long term
proper care and maintenance of a unique custom built home from the mid-century era
that was owned by a person of significance and helps educate and inform the citizens
about this important period in the development of Palm Springs.
SECTION 6: CONDITIONS THAT APPLY TO CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITES.
According to Section 8.05 of the Municipal Code, the following shall apply to a Class 1
Historic Site:
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1. It shall meet the definition of a 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 marker explaining the historic nature of the site will be installed at the site in a
location viewable from the public way.
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.
8. The City Clerk shall submit the Council Resolution to the County recorder for
recordation within 90 days of the effective date of the Council's resolution.
SECTION 7. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
The City Council finds that the Class 1 historic site designation is not subject to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the
activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in
the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section
15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3,
because it has no potential for resulting in physical changes to the environment, directly
or indirectly.
Based upon the foregoing, the City Council hereby designates the residence at 1323
South Drivewood Drive (APN #508-402-005), "The William Holden Deepwell
Residence," a Class 1 Historic Site (Case HSPB #110).
ADOPTED THIS TWENTYFIRST DAY OF MARCH, 2018.
David H. Ready, Esq., Ph.D.
City Manager
ATTEST:
Anthony J. Mejia, MMC
City Clerk
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, ANTHONY J. MEJIA, 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:
Anthony J. Mejia, MMC
City Clerk
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ATTACHMENT 3 :
HSPB RESOLUTION #110,
MINUTE EXCERPT OF HSPB MEETING OF
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
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RESOLUTION NO. HSPB 110
A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC SITE
PRESERVATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL DESIGNATE 1323 SOUTH DRIFTWOOD
DRIVE "THE WILLIAM HOLDEN DEEPWELL RESIDENCE"
A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE, (HSPB #110), APN 508-402-
005.
THE HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD ("HSPB") FINDS AND DETERMINES
AS FOLLOWS:
A. Chapter 8.05 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code allows for the designation of
historic sites and districts.
B. Mark and Jane Garrision, owner and applicant, filed an application with the City
pursuant to Article III of Section 8.05 (Procedure for Designation of Historic Sites or
Historic Districts) of the Palm Springs Municipal Code requesting Class 1 historic site
designation for the parcel located at 1323 South Driftwood Drive (APN #508-402-005).
The application included a historic resources report ("the report") prepared by the Palm
Springs Preservation Foundation, dated November, 2017.
C. In January, 2018, members of the Historic Site Preservation Board (HSPB)
conducted site inspections of the proposed historic site, accompanied by City staff.
D. On February 13, 2018, a noticed public hearing to consider Case HSPB #110
was held by the HSPB in accordance with applicable law.
E. The HSPB carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in
connection with the hearing on the project, including, but not limited to, the staff report
and all written and oral testimony presented.
THE HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
RESOLVES:
SECTION 1: DEFINITION OF A HISTORIC SITE — REQUIRED FINDINGS.
Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 8.05.145, the HSPB, in making a recommendation
to the City Council must make findings upon which to base its recommendation. The
HSPB finds that the subject parcel meets the definition of a historic site because it
conforms to the following criteria established in Palm Springs Municipal Code (PSMC)
Section 8.05.020 ("Definitions') as follows:
(a) Historic Site.
An historic site is any real property such as: a building, a structure, 21
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including but not limited to archways, tiled areas and similar architectural
elements; an archaeological excavation or object that is unique or
significant because of its location, design, setting, materials, workmanship
or aesthetic effect.
The William Holden Deepwell Residence is historically significant because of its design,
aesthetic effect and association with a person of significance. Although the historic
resources report was unable to verify the architect of record for the home, it stands as a
dramatic example of a large custom-built residence that utilizes post and beam
construction and exemplifies the Mid-century modern period in residential architecture.
The HSPB also evaluated the site against the seven criteria found in PSMC 8.05.020
that further establish the definition of a historic site or district as follows:
1. That is associated with events that have made a meaningful
contribution to the nation, state or community; or
The analysis in the historic resources report found no evidence that the site was
associated with significant events. As such, it does not meet the definition of a historic
site pursuant to Criterion 1.
2. That is associated with lives of persons who made meaningful
contribution to national, state or local history; or
Based upon building permit records, the report notes that the home was custom built for
Mr. and Mrs. George Barrett in 1955 by local building Joseph Pawling. Although the
report notes on page 9 that the Barretts were socially prominent, it asserts that they do
not rise to the level of having made a "meaningful contribution" to local history.
The report identifies Joseph Pawling as the builder of 1323 Driftwood Drive. Pawling
garnered significant local recognition for having built many noteworthy homes in Palm
Springs, including the William Burgess residence on Palisades Drive and custom homes
on Lilliana Drive in the Mesa tract designed by architects Wexler and Harrison'. He also
received considerable local media attention in 1956 for a custom home he designed and
built at 295 Hermosa Place, dubbed `The House of Tomorrow" (demolished November,
2000). (Not to be mistaken for the 1960 "House of Tomorrow" designed by William
Krisel and Daniel Palmer for prominent local developer Robert Alexander).
The second owner of 1323 Driftwood Drive was William Holden (1918-1981). Holden
owned the home from 1966 to 1977. Holden was an internationally-renowned film actor
whose 40-year career included "Sunset Boulevard (1950), "Stalag 17" (1953), 'Bridge
on the River Kwai" (1957), 'Towering Inferno" (1974), and Network" (1976). Holden was
recognized for his contribution to the film industry with the placement of a star on
' On page 11 it notes that many of the design features of 1323 Driftwood appear to be "expropriated" by
Pawling from the Wexler& Harrison-designed homes on Lilliana including the fireplace, and details of the
clerestory windows and slumpstone walls. 22
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Hollywood's Walk of Fame. He was also recognized for efforts in wildlife conservation
and in the 1960's was co-founder of the Mount Kenya Game Ranch and inspired the
creation of the William Holden Wildlife Foundation. Holden's career as an actor and his
personal endeavors in the area of wildlife conservation make him a person of
significance at the national and international level and thus 1323 Driftwood Drive meets
the definition of a historic site relative to Criterion 2.
3. That reflects or exemplifies a particular period of the national, state
or local history; or
The report states that the residence exhibits many stylistic markers that place it directly
in the historic context of Palm Springs' Modern Period, and that the residence may be
viewed as an important component of the historic trends that have come to define Palm
Springs' image as a center of important midcentury architecture. The home was
constructed in 1955 and owned by Holden from 1966 until 1977, thus the period of
significance for the home would be from the mid-fifties through the late seventies.
As noted in the building permit records, the home was extensively renovated in 2012.
At that time, significant changes in fenestration, (i.e. door types and locations), colors,
exterior finishes (slump stone walls were smoothed over with stucco) , original site walls
were removed and new ones added, a circular driveway across the front of the home
was removed and a "motor court" driveway with "grass-crete" pavers and gates were
added at the south end of the property. At the entry, construction of a water feature was
added that was not present during the period of significance of the house. The
changes affected the overall appearance of the home, and while the alterations may be
deemed "harmonious" with the architecture of the original home, they diminish the
historic integrity of the home. The HSPB asserts that despite these changes, the
residence still qualifies for designation under Criterion 3 based on the architectural
details and period of construction of the residence.
4. That embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or
method of construction;
The report indicates that the residence possesses distinctive characteristics of Mid-
century modern architecture, such as the flat roof and overall horizontality of the
massing, use of inexpensive mass-produced materials, and an architectural design that
blurs the line between indoors and outdoors and its post-and-beam method of
construction. Given these characteristics, the HSPB determines the William Holden
Residence meets the definition of a historic site as defined in Criterion 4.
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;
As noted earlier, 1323 Driftwood Drive was constructed by local builder Joe Pawling.
The report on page 23 asserts that Pawling's work presents the work of "a master
builder whose individual genius influenced his age". The HSPB thus determines that
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the William Holden Deepwell Residence meets the definition of a historic site as defined
in Criterion 5.
6. That represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components
may lack individual distinction;
The subject property does not meet this criterion.
7. That has yielded or may be likely to yield information important to national,
state or local history or prehistory.
The subject property does not meet this criterion.
SECTION 2. DEFINING HISTORIC CHARACTERISTICS AND NON-CONTRIBUTING
FEATURES:
The physical character-defining historic features of this site include the following:
1. The exposed post and beam construction and structural systems with multi-level
horizontal roof planes with very thin fascias and exposed beams.
2. The expansive cantilevered roof eaves that help protect the glass from direct
solar exposure.
3. The exposed tongue and groove ceiling boards.
4. The narrow roof edge fascia detail.
The non-contributing features include the following:
1. The site landscaping, swimming pool and hardscape materials; including the
"Grass-crete" driveway pavers.
2. The water feature at the front entry door.
3. The garage door/carport/gate enclosure at the southeast corner of the residence;
4. The wall sconce lighting fixtures.
5. The smooth stucco finish on the front wall (this wall was originally slumpstone
block with a heavy texture.)
6. The pivoting doors (throughout) and windows added during the 2013 renovation.
7. The exterior barbeque area, site walls, raised planters, firepit, etc.
SECTION 3: INTEGRITY.
On page 23, the historic resources report provides an examination of the residence
relative to the seven aspects or qualities of integrity, as recognized by the National
Register of Historic Places. The seven aspects or qualities include location, design,
setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association. The report concludes that the
residence retains a high degree of integrity despite numerous modifications. Upon
closer analysis however, many of the recent modifications in fact diminish the home's
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historic integrity. Those modifications and others that were observed from photos and
permit drawings from recent renovation work under the heading "Design", below.
1. Location: The residence remains on its original site.
2. Design: The essential characteristics of form, plan, space, structure, and style have
survived largely intact, however several modifications have altered the fenestration,
detailing, color palette, texture and overall appearance of the exterior of the home.
a. An addition in 1967 added a 616 square foot garage and storeroom and a 48
square foot addition to the dining room (added during the Holden period).
b. Demolition of the original "J"-shaped slumpstone block wall at the entrance.
c. Addition of a water feature at the front entrance.
d. Covering over of an existing slumpstone block wall with parging and smooth
stucco at the front elevation.
e. Changes in exterior fenestration: These changes, most of which appear to have
occurred as part of a comprehensive gutting and remodeling of the home in 2012
include:
i. Removal of sliding glass doors and replacement with massive pivoting glass
doors.
ii. Removal of a pair of wood front doors with one massive pivoting wood doors.
iii. Removal of portions of solid walls and more glass walls and glass pivoting
doors.
iv. Removal of exterior wall sconce light fixtures and replacement with "non-
period" contemporary fixtures.
v. Removal of the front circular drive and installation of "grasscrete" pavers at
the drive.
vi. Installation of various site walls, raised planters, a firepit, and architectural
screens, gates and flatwork.
vii. New swimming pool.
viii. Painting the entire structure white (not consistent with the darker color
palette seen in the vintage photos of the home).
ix. Existing landscaping was removed.
3. Setting: The landscape and site design has been modified over time, with the
removal of much of the privacy hedges and trees. No site plan or landscape plan of
the original home was provided. The setting of the residence continues to generally
reflect the relationship of an expansive, open site with a Mid-century Modern era
structure.
4. Materials: The Holden residence has had numerous material changes over time
including removal of certain exterior garden walls, removal of exterior walls and
installation of new glass pivoting doors in their place, and replacement of existing
sliding doors and double entry doors with massive pivoting doors and loss of
original exterior light fixtures. The original slumpstone concrete walls, which added
texture and variety of materials to the home has been lost with the covering over of
these walls with stucco.
5. Workmanship: The materials and architectural details of the residence remain
largely intact, and reflect the workmanship of the period in which the residence was
constructed.
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6. Feeling: The siting of the residence relative to its lot and view retains the original
integrity of feeling of a large rambling custom-built home on an expansive lot,
however the feeling of the structure today, while dramatic and "sleek", no longer
reflects the material feeling and texture seen in the vintage photos from the period
of significance.
7. Association: The residence retains its association with actor William Holden and as
a custom-designed modernist era private residence.
Based on these factors, the home cannot be deemed to have a high degree of integrity.
Its present-day appearance is more a reflection of its 2012 renovation than the period of
significance of the fifties through the seventies. The HSPB concludes that the property
is appropriately characterized as having a fair degree of integrity.
SECTION 4: CONDITIONS THAT APPLY TO CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITES.
According to Section 8.05 of the Municipal Code, the following shall apply to a Class 1
Historic Site:
1. It shall meet the definition of a 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 marker explaining the historic nature of the site will be installed at the site in a
location viewable from the public way.
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.
8. The City Clerk shall submit the Council Resolution to the County recorder for
recordation within 90 days of the effective date of the Council's resolution.
SECTION 5. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
The Class 1 historic site designation is not subject to the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a
direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and
15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA
Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no
potential for resulting in physical changes to the environment, directly or indirectly.
Based upon the foregoing, the Historic Site Preservation Board recommends that the
City Council designate the residence at 1323 South Drivewood Drive (APN #508-402-
005), "The William Holden Deepwell Residence," a Class 1 Historic Site (Case HSPB
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February 13, 2018
ADOPTED THIS THIRTEENTH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2018.
AYES: Johns, Burkett, Dixon, La Voie, Hays, Kiser, Marsh
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Flinn Fagg, AICP
Director of Planning Services
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EXCERPTS OF MINUTES
At the Historic Site Preservation Board meeting of the City of Palm Springs, held
February 13, 2018, the Historic Site Preservation Board took the following action:
2.A. AN APPLICATION BY MARK & JANE GARRISON, OWNERS, FOR
CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE DESIGATION OF "THE WILLIAM HOLDEN
RESIDENCE" LOCATED AT 1323 SOUTH DRIFTWOOD DRIVE, ZONE
(CASE HSPB #110). (KL)
Staff member Lyon summarized the staff report.
Member Hays asked for clarification of the status of the site (comprised of four
parcels).
Chair Johns opened the public hearing.
JANE GARRISON, owner, clarified the pool was renovated but is in the same
size and shape as the original pool. She emphasized the importance of the
designation of the site to minimize the possibility that future owners would
subdivide and sell off portions of the site, demolish the home and build four tract
homes in its place. She also clarified that there are two Holden residences in
Palm Springs and requested that the home, if designated, be distinguished
separately from the other Holden residence.
RON MARSHALL, representing the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation
(PSPF) spoke in support of the nomination. He asserted that although the staff
report did not make the finding for Criteria 5 (master builder), PSPF believes it
should.
Member La Voie questioned the factor of "Integrity", and the adverse impact of
the 2012 renovation on the site's integrity.
Member Hays asked Mr. Marshall for his opinion on the naming of the home.
Member Burkett expressed concern about the integrity of the site, noting it is not
a required finding in the City's historic preservation ordinance.
Member Marsh asked for clarification on the status of the four lots and placement
of the home on the lots. (The home straddles at least two of the lots.)
CHRIS MENRAD, representing the Palm Springs Modern Committee, expressed
concern about the site's integrity, noting if Holden were to see it today, he would
not likely recognize the house due to the 2012 renovation. He emphasized the
importance of a site's integrity in making findings in support of possible historic
designation and noted the house is not intact as it was during Holden's
ownership of the home.
Seeing no other persons wishing to speak, the Chair closed the public hearing.
Member Dixon opined that the 2012 renovation did not compromise the historic
significance of the site, and that builder Joseph Pawling should be noted as
contributing to the historic significance of the site.
Chair Johns opined that the site's integrity has been maintained although the
home has been changed. He suggested the site be distinguished from the other
Holden residence in the city as "the William Holden Deepwell Residence".
Member Hays opined that he agrees that integrity is important, much of the
original materials that were removed could be reconstructed. He stated he is in
support of the proposed designation.
Director Fagg reminded the Board of the definition of a Class 1 historic site states
"...for use when the structure or site still exists as it did during the historic period
or is restorable." Thus if the Board believes the site is "restorable" it could
potentially make findings in support of Class 1 designation.
Member La Voie expressed concern about the site's integrity but opined that the
home is worth preserving because of its architecture. He stated the house is
more reflective of its 2012 renovation than as a 1955 structure. He requested
that the list of character-defining features and non-contributing features be noted
in the resolution.
Staff member Lyon clarified the importance of listing in the resolution what is the
original fabric of the site and what is not, for future Board's consideration of future
alterations. He clarified the Criteria on "master buildee' also includes the finding
of "influencing his age", which staff could not make the finding.
Member Dixon asked for clarification on the term "remodel" with respect to the
pool. Staff Lyon clarified the importance of the distinction of "restore" versus
"remodel" when considering a possible historic designation and the current pool
is not a restored version of the original pool, it is an entirely reconstructed (new)
pool, albeit in roughly the same location as the original.
Member Burkett opined that the focus of the findings to consider a site's historic
significance is only the criteria under definition which doesn't include "integrity".
Staff member Lyon clarified that Municipal Code 8.05.020 requires that the Board
must find that the case before them meets the definition of a historic site and that
definition includes "...location, design, setting, materials, workmanship or
aesthetic effect' — these are the factors of Integrity, and thus in making its
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findings, the Board must consider the factors of integrity in addition to the seven
criteria listed therein.
ACTION:
M/S/C (La Voie/Dixon) to adopt Resolution HSPB 110: "A resolution of the
Historic Site Preservation Board finding that the William Holden Deepwell
Residence meets the definition of a historic site as outlined in the staff report and
that (1) the listing of defining characteristics (page 9 item 4) and non-contributing
elements listed in the staff report be included in the resolution, (2) the lost or
significantly altered characteristics be included, (3) that the site (all four lots) be
part of the contributing element of the site, and (4) that Criteria 5 (based on
Joseph Pawling as a master builder) be incorporated as one of the findings." (7-0
to approve.)
I, JOANNE BRUGGEMANS, Administrative Secretary for the City of Palm Springs,
hereby certify that the above action was taken by Historic Site Preservation Board of the
City of Palm Springs on the thirteenth day of February, 2018 by the following vote:
AYES: La Voie, Marsh, Hays, Dixon, Kiser, Burkett, Johns
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
Joanne Bruggemans
Adminstrative Secretary
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ATTACHMENT 4:
HISTORIC RESOURCES REPORT DATED
NOVEMBER, 2017.
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
f71101MP
Date: March 21, 2018
Subject: Historic Site Designation of"The William Holden Deepwell Residence"
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
I, Cynthia A. Berardi, 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 March 10, 2018.
1 declare under enalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Cynthia A.lfferardi, CMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Cynthia A. Berardi, CMC, Interim 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
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 March 8, 2018.
1 declare under enalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Cynthia A. Berardi, CMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING
I, Cynthia A. Berardi, 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 March 8, 2018, in a sealed envelope, with postage
prepaid, and depositing same in the U.S. Mail at Palm Springs, California.
(169 notices)
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Cynthia A. Berardi, CMC 32
Chief Deputy City Clerk
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
STATE OF CALIFORNIA SS.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
vt r CONSIDERATION OF CLASS I HISTORIC SITE DESIGNATION OF
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE 'THE WILLIAM HOLDEN DEEPWELL RESIDENCE'
1323 SOUTH DRIFTWOOD DRIVE:CASE HSP8 110
NOTICE 15 HEREBY GIVEN that the'City Council of the City of Palm 5prin
California,will hold a public hearing st W meeting of March 21,MIB.The[I,ty
Council meeting begins at 6:00 p.m.,in the Council Chamber at City Hall,3200
East Tahquitz Canyon Way,Palm Springs, .
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS/LEGALS The purpose of this hearing Is to consider a recommendation by the HSPB for
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site designation of'The William Holden Deepwell Residence,"
located at 1323 South Driftwood Drive.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed historic site designation Is
PALM SPRINGS CA 92263 not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQAY pursuant to
Section I5060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably
foreseeable Indirect physical change In the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the
activity Is not a project as defined in Section 15378)of the CEQA Guidelines,
California Code of Regulations,Title 14,Chapter 3,because it has no potential
for resulting In physical changes W the environment,directly or indirectly.
I am over the age of 18 years old,a citizen Of the REVIEW OF PROJECT INFORMATION: The application and related documents
are available for public review at City Hall between the hours of 8:00 a.m.and
6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Please contact the Office of the.City
United States and not a party to,or have interest in Clerk at(760)323-0204 1f you would like to schedule an appointment to review
these documents.
this matter. I hereby certify that the attached COMMENT ON THIS APPLICATION: Response to this notice may be made
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
CONSIDERATION OF CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE DESIGNATION OF
"THE WILLIAM HOLDEN DEEPWELL RESIDENCE"
1323 SOUTH DRIFTWOOD DRIVE; CASE HSPB 110
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, will hold a
public hearing at its meeting of March 21, 2018. 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 this hearing is to consider a recommendation by the HSPB for class 1 historic site
designation of"The William Holden Deepwell Residence," located at 1323 South Driftwood Drive.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed historic site designation is not subject to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not
result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and
15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines,
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in
physical changes to the environment, directly or indirectly.
REVIEW OF PROJECT INFORMATION: The application and related documents are available for
public review at City Hall between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
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 can be made to the City Council by
email at cityclerk(cr�palmspringsca.gov or letter (for mail or hand delivery) to:
Anthony J. Mejia, MMC, City Clerk
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Any challenge of the proposed project in court may be limited to raising only those issues raised at
the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at,
or prior to, the public hearing. (Government Code Section 65009[b][2]).
An opportunity will be given at said hearing for all interested persons to be heard. Questions
regarding this case may be directed to Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services, at (760) 323-8245.
Si necesita ayuda con esta carta, porfavor Ilame a la Ciudad de Palm Springs y puede hablar con
Felipe Primera telefono (760) 323-8253 x 8742.
nthony 1. Mejia MMC
City Clerk
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DALBEC,GERALD HOMEOWNERS,DEEPWELL ASSN KELLER,LOUIS JOHN
508-421-007 508-480-045 508-480-033
9 PALOMINO RD PO BOX 4137 1261 PRIMAVERA DR W
PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8425 PALM SPRINGS CA 92263-4137 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-
LEMCKE,PAUL Current Occupant THOMPSON,THOMAS J
508-480-034 508-480-034 508-480-003
1253 W PRIMAVERA DR 1253 PRIMAVERA DR W 1272 PRIMAVERA DR N
PALM SPRINGS CA 92264- PALM SPRINGS CA 92264- PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8411
PALUMBO,FRANK ANTHONY Current Occupant SIGERMAN,MARILYN M
508-480-030 508480-030 508-480-031
1287 W PRIMAVERA DR 1287 PRIMAVERA DR W 1279 W PRIMAVERA DR
PALM SPRINGS CA 92264- PALM SPRINGS CA 92264- PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-
Current Occupant KELLER,MARK ALAN Current Occupant
508-480-031 508-480-032 508-480-032
1279 PRIMAVERA DR W 2212 S CALIENTE DR 1273 PRIMAVERA DR W
PALM SPRINGS CA 92264- PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-9444 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-
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OWEN,JANE M KATZ,FREDERICK D Current Occuatif /
508-480-002 508-396-002 508-396-0 2
1286 PRIMAVERA DR N 498 N BURTON WAY 1129 SIN ANZANITA AVE
PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8411 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262-6555 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8406
BAZAN,JULIAN ALEJANDRO ROJAS Current Occupant BARTLEY A N�WTON �
508-392-009 508-392-009 508-FALITO
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1923 GRAND BAHAMA DR E 1130 S MANZANITA AVE 85 HON AVE
PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-9587 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8407 SAVJ CA 94965-2264
Current Occupant ALBRECHT, STEVEN LUIZ,CLARENCE C
508-392-006 508-396-003 508-401-007
1131 S DRIFTWOOD DR 1195 S MANZANITA AVE 1201 S MANZANITA AVE
PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8521 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8406 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8408
WHITTEN,JAMES C NASH, STEVEN A WILLOWS,DEAN C
508-392-008 508-392-007 508-402-001
1180 S MANZANITA AVE 1177 S DRIFTWOOD DR 1200 S MANZANITA AVE
PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8407 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8521 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8409
SHERMAN,JAMES PAUL SIMMS,JAMES R Current Occupant
508-402-002 508-393-009 508-393-009
1221 S DRIFTWOOD DR 1775 E PALM CANYON DR# 110-214 1130 S DRIFTWOOD DR
PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8523 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-1613 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8522
CAMOIRANO,RICHARD PETER Current Occupant FLECK,PHILIP M
508-393-008 508-393-008 508-393-007
1900 AVENUE OF THE STARS STE 1160 S DRIFTWOOD DR PO BOX 709
2410 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8522 PALM SPRINGS CA 92263-0709
LOS ANGELES CA 90067-4505 0-w
Current Occupant LUCHTEL,LAWRENCE J Current Occupant
508-393-007 508-403-001 508-403-001
1177 S CALLE DE MARIA 2034 OUTPOST DR 1200 S DRIFTWOOD DR
PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8501 LOS ANGELES CA 90068-3726 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8591
SCHIPPER,BRIAN JOEL Current Occupant PER 9:,AND
508-403-002 508-403-002 508-394-00
642 LAKE ST r 1207 S CALLE DE MARIA 1190 S LE DE MARIA
SAYGATUCK MI 49453-9436 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8503 P,�IA SPRINGS CA 92264-8548
YATES,ROBERT T Current Occupant PALM SPRINGS DEEPWELL
508-404-001 508-404-001 MORDERN LLC
1208 W CALLE DE MARIA 1208 S CALLE DE MARIA 508-404-002
PALM SPRINGS CA 92264- PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8573 2001 N HELIOTROPE DR
SANTA ANA CA 92706-2539
Current Occupant ROTHBERG,RICHARD Current Occupant
508-404-002 508-480-025 508-480-025
1221 S PASEO DE MARCIA 178 MAMARONECK RD 1342 INVIERNO DR
PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8535 SCARSDALE NY 10583-4528 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8444
FISHER,MI1�1 M A Current Occupant ANTONIAN,EVA
508-480-0.2 (i 508-480-026 508-480-027
4901 EN AVE S 1334 INVIERNO DR 875 COMSTOCK AVE APT 15E
M EAPOLIS MN 55410-1910 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8444 LOS ANGELES CA 90024-7514
Current Occupant HAIRSTON,RUBIN GREGORY Current Occupant
508-480-027 508-480-028 508-480-028
1328 INVIERNO DR 5645 CAROLINE ST 13141NVIERNO DR
PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8444 MONTCLAIR CA 91763-2010 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8444
HANDELSMAN,SIMON Current Occupant HOEPPNER,WILLIAM HARVEY
508-480-029 508-480-029 508-480-001
15 MUNROE ST 1300 INVIERNO DR 1298 PRIMAVERA DR N
NEWBURYPORT MA 0 1 9 50-2243 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8444 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8411
SANDERSON,ROBERT G Current Occupant QUITOU INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS
508-470-010 508470-010 508470-028
1302 PRIMAVERA DR 1302 PRIMAVERA DR N 1347 VERANO DR
NORTH PALM SPRINGS CA 92264- PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8439 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8449
Current Occupant BULLOCK,ALBERT FARRO,RONALD A
508-470-028 508470-026 508-470-027
1361 INVIERNO DR 1343 INVIERNO DR 82 LEGENDARY TR STOUFFVILLE ON
CANADA L4A1N6
PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8444 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8444
CANADA-
Current Occupant PHILLIPS,DANNY N SIPPLE, SHARON L
508470-027 508-470-023 508-470-024
1355 INVIERNO DR 1311 PRIMAVERA DR N 1305 PRIMAVERA DR N
PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8444 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8450 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8450
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PHILLIPS,VINCENT P Current Occupant CALLAHAN,RODNEY PETER
508-470-025 508470-025 508-470-009
2619 BAYVIEW DR 1301 PRIMAVERA DR N 1310 PRIMAVERA DR N
ALAMEDA CA 94501-6343 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8450 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8439
KAISER,MELINDA S TODD,JAMES E Current Occupant
508-470-020 508-470-021 508-470-021
1321 PRIMAVERA DR N 8055 MARKET ST 1317 PRIMAVERA DR N
PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8450 PORTLAND MI 48875-1371 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8450
MIHALIK,GARY J Current Occupant BARLOW,DAVID SIMPSON
508-470-022 508-470-022 508-470-008
2114 COLINA VERDE 1315 PRIMAVERA DR N 28 FLINT ST
SANTA FE NM 87501-8316 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8450 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94114-1520
Current Occupant KLUEWER,BRETT Current Occupant
508-470-008 508-470-015 508-470-015
21151 BINGHAMPTON CIR
1320 PRIMAVERA DR N HUNTINGTON BEACH CA 92646- 1364 PRIMAVERA DR E
PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8439 7300 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8435
MCGUIRE,JAMES C RAY,HARVEY H KORNWASSER,JOSEPH
508-470-016 508-470-017 508-470-003
1358 PRIMAVERA DR E 1354 PRIMAVERA DR E 8222 MELROSE AVE
PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8435 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8435 LOS ANGELES CA 90046-6825
Current Occupant WOLPERT, SAKA K p�j Current Occupant
508-470-003 508-470-00�-/ / 508-470-004
1363 PRIMAVERA DR E 336 NA
CHEZ AVE N 1357 PRIMAVERA DR E
PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8446 GOT DEN VALLEY MN 55422-5205 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8446
THOMAS,JOSEPH J Current Occupant WENDEL,GERALDINE A
508-470-018 508-470-018 508-470-019
945 VIDE WAY 1339 PRIMAVERA DR E 1331 PRIMAVERA DR N
FAIRBANKS AK 99712-1134 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264- PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8450
EERO TETRI&HELLI A TETRI 2008 Current Occupant LOEFFLER,MARK T
TRUST 508-470-007 508-470-005
508-470-007 1324 PRIMAVERA DR N 1351 PRIMAVERA DR E
140 BRIGHTON WAY PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8439 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8446
CLAYTON MO 63105-3602
SEVERE,ROBERTe 44 Current Occupant BRADLEY,FRANCINE A
508-470-006 r li 508-470-006 508-480-004
PO BOX 4927 1340 PRIMAVERA DR E 1366 VERANO DR
PALM SPPJNGS CA 92263-4927 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8435 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8449
Current Occupant SIMON,RICHARD LEE PAPEL,STANLEY
508-480-004 508-421-008 508-422-002
1268 PRIMAVERA DR N 11 PALOMINO RD 5 PINTO RD
PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8411 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8425 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8531
SHALSON,AXEL HENRY VAUGHAN Current Occupant LOFORTI, SUSAN VERNE
508-421-009 508-421-009 508-421-010
2641 LAKE HOLLYWOOD DR 13 PALOMINO RD 15 PALOMINO RD
LOS ANGELES CA 90068-1627 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8425 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8425
DUNLOP,BONNIE J Current Occupant MININNI,MICHAEL
508-423-001 508423-001 508-401-002
1542 LA VINE LN 14 PALOMINO RD 6 BRIDLE LN
VISTA CA 92084-7268 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8425 BANNOCKBURN IL 60015-1258
Current Occupant DECAMILLO,DAVID SCOTT Current Occ At 9A
508-401-002 508-401-003 508-401:.093
1255 S MANZANITA AVE 1455 QUEENS RD 129775 ANZANITA AVE
PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8408 LOS ANGELES CA 90069-1904 P M SPRINGS CA 92264-8408
NORTHEAST HOSPITALITY LLC Current Oc p1lant rf MONAGHAN,JAMES TODD
508-402-009 508-402 OD9 508-402-003
1900 MARSHALL ST NE 1240,RMANZANITA AVE 1279 S DRIFTWOOD DR
MINNEAPOLIS MN 5 54 1 8-42 1 3 PA4�M SPRINGS CA 92264-8409 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8523
WEDGWOOD,ROBERT HAMILTON PARODI,MANUEL Current Occupant
508-402-008 508-402-004 508-402-004
1298 S MANZANITA AVE 110 TOPSAIL MALL 1317 S DRIFTWOOD DR
PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8409 MARINA DEL REY CA 90292-7261 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8523
JONES,JAMES D LAMB,HENRY B Current Occupant
508-401-004 508-403-003 508-403-003
1315 S MANZANITA AVE 1275 W CALLE DE MARIA 1275 S CALLE DE MARIA
PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8467 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264- PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8503
PETERS,MARCO Current Ocgpdnt �t�l FRANCONE,TIMOTHY
508-404-011 508-404-01-I 508-404-010
2211 ASHLAND AVE 123 CALLE DE MARIA 1320 W CALLE DE MARIA
SANTA MONICA CA 90405-6027 M SPRINGS CA 92264-8573 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-
Current Occupant QUIN, CYNTHIA E BOECK,WAYNE T
508-404-010 508-403-009 508-403-004
1320 S CALLE DE MARIA 1306 S DRIFTWOOD DR 2110 N OCEAN BLVD#29PH
PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8588 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8524 FORT LAUDERDALE FL 33305-1947
Current Occupant WHEELER,LESLIE J RUDOFSKY,HARLEY
508-403-004 508-403-008 508-403-005
1345 S CALLE DE MARIA 1324 S DRIFTWOOD DR 1369 S CALLE DE MARIA
PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8503 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8524 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8503
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KIRKWOOD,ALEXANDER CHARLES Current Occpant /� /✓f AUSTIN,YASUKO
508-404-009 508-404- 9 /"' r 508-404-008
1227 17TH ST APT E 1344 ALLE DE MARIA 9855 HOLLYWOOD BLVD
SANTA MONICA CA 90404-1242 P SPRINGS CA 92264-8588 LOS ANGELES CA 90069-1306
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Current Occupant Current Oc5ppant l l KINNEY,PETER T
508-404-008 508-401- 06 508-402-007
1366 S CALLE DE MARIA 1355 MANZANITA AVE 27 E OAKS RD
PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8588 P M SPRINGS CA 92264-8467 NORTH OAKS MN 55 1 27-252 7
Current Occupant MORROW,CARL T NICKLE,JENNIFER A
508-402-007 508402-006 508-424-001
1350 S MANZANITA AVE 1355 S DRIFTWOOD DR 7531 DEVISTA DR
PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8452 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8523 LOS ANGELES CA 90046-1711
Current Occupant ROBERTS,JOHN A MATHEWS,CHRISTOPHER M
508424-001 508424-002 508-421-011
1380 S MANZANITA AVE 1375 S DRIFTWOOD DR 1545 NW 57TH ST UNIT 522
PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8452 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8523 SEATTLE WA 98107-5643
Current Occu t �� RABBIS,MARY LEE STROHM,JOHN M
508-421- 508-423-002 508-424-012
1441.S4 ANZANITA AVE 1509 S MANZANITA AVE PO BOX 1764
�ALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8468 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8486 PALM SPRINGS CA 92263-1764
Current Occupant BARNWELL,JON M Current Occupant
508-424-012 508-424-003 508-424-003
1440 S MANZANITA AVE 418 N MANSFIELD AVE 1441 S DRIFTWOOD DR
PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8465 LOS ANGELES CA 90036-2622 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8523
WORTHINGTON,JOHN R Current Occupant MAASS,STEVEN M
508-424-011 508-424-011 508-424-004
PO BOX 869 1488 S MANZANITA AVE 1487 S DRIFTWOOD DR
BAILEY CO 80421-0869 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8465 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8523
DIODOSIOIHOHMEIER TRUST Current Occupw DIODOSIO/HOHMEIER TRUST
508-403-007 508-403-0�07 508-403-006
1387 S CALLE DE MARIA 1386 S DRIFTWOOD DR 1387 S CALLE DE MARIA
PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8503 PA M'SPRINGS CA 92264-8524 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8503
MORIUCHI,DAVIS G SKLAR, SCOTT W Current Occupant
508-425-001 508-425-002 508-425-002
1400 S DRIFTWOOD DR 1433 W CALLE DE MARIA 1433 S CALLE DE MARIA
PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8592 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264- PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8503
BROWN,RAYMON H Current Occupant LOY, STEFAN
508404-007 508-404-007 508-441-001
23041 MILL CREEK DR 1400 S CALLE DE MARIA 1430 S CALLE DE MARIA
LAGUNA HILLS CA 92653-1257 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8589 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8589
BAXTER,RICHARD J MOODY LEWIS,MARY R WILLIAMS,WARREN W
508-441-002 508425-010 508-425-003
1411 S PASEO DE MARCIA 1440 S DRIFTWOOD DR 1455 S CALLE DE MARIA
PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8532 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8592 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8503
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SCORDO,ELAINE R KAEMMERER,ECKARD Current Occupept* �C 4
508-425-009 508-425-004 508-425-004 4
1486 S DRIFTWOOD DR PO BOX 131 1485 S , LLE DE MARIA#W
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PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8592 PALM SPRINGS CA 92263-0131 PA �Q-SPRINGS CA 92264-8503
SOTO,GARY D RITCHIE,THOMAS M DUPLASS,MARK D
508-441-010 508-441-003 508-441-009
1432 S CALLE DE MARIA 1433 S PASEO DE MARCIA 2312 BAXTER ST
PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8589 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8532 LOS ANGELES CA 90039-3121
Current Occupant FELTMAN,DAVID R Current Occupant
508441-009 508-423-007 508-423-007
1492 S CALLE DE MARIA 795 BURNETT AVE APT 6 1076 E DEEPWELL RD
PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8589 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94131-1418 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8563
BLACKHURST,RICHARD G SOFONIO LIVING TRUST GOODMAN,MITCHELL A
508-423-003 508-424-008 508-424-005
1515 S MANZANITA AVE 1516 S MANZANITA AVE 8051 FAREHOLM DR
PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8486 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8487 LOS ANGELES CA 9004 6-2 1 1 4
Current Occupant GARCIA,CARLOS E KIMES, SHERRI
508424-005 508-425-012 508-425-013
1515 S DRIFTWOOD DR 1520 S DRIFTWOOD DR 1525 S CALLE DE MARIA
PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8523 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8593 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8503
HEIDINGER,LINDA E Current Occupant SLAYMAKER II,BASIL
508-404-003 508-404-003 508-404-004
144 E 7TH ST APT B14 1251 S PASEO DE MARCIA 1325 S PASEO DE MARCIA
NEW YORK NY 10009-6250 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8535 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8535
MASIS HOLDINGS LLC Current Occupa;e STEFANELLI,THOMAS M
508-404-005 508-404-005 508-404-006
210 N GLENOAKS BLVD STE B 1347 S P,A�EO DE MARCIA 1377 S PASEO DE MARCIA
BURBANK CA 91502-1255 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8535 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8535
PERRON,ANDRES X SCHIPPER,BRIAN JOEL
508-394-008 508-403-002
RETURNED MAIL 7205 NUDOSO ROAD 758 PLEASANT STREET
ATASCADERO, CA 93422 SAUGATUCK,MT 49453
SEVERE,ROBERT
508470-006
1340 PRIMAVERA DR EAST
PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264
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MR PETER MORUZZI
PALM SPRINGS MODERN COMMITTEE
P.O. BOX 4738
PALM SPRINGS, CA 922634738
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
ATTN SECRETARY/HSPB 110
PO BOX 2743
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92263-2743
MRS PATRICIA GARCIA-PLOTKIN,
MS MARGARET PARK, DIRECTOR DIRECTOR
� ) AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA TRIBAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE
INDIANS AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA
PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT DEPT. INDIANS
5401 DINAH SHORE DRIVE 5401 DINAH SHORE DRIVE
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264
MR FRANK TYSEN MR JOSEPH ONTIVEROS
'u SOBOBA BAND OF LUISENO INDIANS
175 S. CAHUILLA
ILLA ROAD C INN CULTURAL RESOURCES MANAGER
& rtr 75 S. P.O. BOX487
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 SAN JACINTO, CA 92581
SAD MICHAE MIRM C7
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CULTURAL RESOURCE SPECIALIST RAAGTIAIC7(1DOCC -- - - -T rnul III I n TRIBAL CHAIRMAN
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12700 PUMARRA ROAD P.O._INDIANS 84-245 INDIO SPRINGS PARKWAY
BANNING, CA 92220 TWERIVI l rn 00074 (As of 05108/17)1160 INDIO, CA 92203
MS JACQUELYN BARNUM MR DARRELL MIKE,TRIBAL CHAIRMAN
ENVIRONMENTAL DIRECTOR TWENTY-NINE PALMS BAND OF
CABAZON BAND OF MISSION INDIANS MISSION INDIANS
84-245 INDIO SPRINGS DRIVE 46-200 HARRISON PLACE
INDIO, CA 92201 COACHELLA, CA 92236
MR&MRS RON MARSHALL
MR&MRS MARK GARRISON PALM SPRINGS PRESERVATION
ASP, SORB u K FOUNDATION
1323 S. DRIFTWOOD DRIVE
PALM SPRINGS,CA 92264 1775 E. PALM CANYON DRIVE,
STE. 110-195
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Neighborhood Map-1/2 Mile Radius
HSPB 110—Application for Class One designation of'The William Holden Residence' a Historic Site
Representative Alternate
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Sonora Sunrise VicSpad55@smail.com Christinehammondl5@icloud.com
Tahquitz River Estates ifknla@amail.com JPCrippan@aol.com
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Sent: Thursday, March 8, 2018 5:17 PM
To: 'Deepwell Estates'; 'Deepwell Estates'; 'Sonora Sunrise'; 'Sonora Sunrise'; 'Tahquitz River
Estates'; 'Tahquitz River Estates'; 'Twin Palms'; 'Warm Sands'
Cc: Ken Lyon; Cindy Berardi
Subject: RE: HSPB 110 - "The William Holden Deepwell Residence"
Attachments: HSPB 110 PHN for CC 03 21 18 Driftwood.pdf
To All—
Please find the attached PHN for the City Council meeting on March 21, 2018 of the proposed project within a ''/: mile of
your neighborhood organization.
Thank you,
J
Joanne H Bruggemans
Administrative Secretary
City of Palm Springs
Planning Services Department
3200 E.Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Tel: (760) 323-8245 Fax: (760) 322-8360
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HSPB 110 THE WILLIAM HOLDEN RESIDENCE
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George F. & Marcia Barrett
Residence (aka "William
Holden Estate")
1323 S. Driftwood Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92264
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Prepared by
Ron & Barbara Marshall
for the
Palm Springs Preservation Foundation
November 2017
Acknowledgements
The authors would like to thank the following
individuals for contributing to this nomination:
Bob Crebo & Kathryn Tomasino, Bennion Deville Homes
Ron Duby
Hugh Kaptur
Susan Seco"ensen
Orange Coast Title Company of Southern California
Palm Springs Historical Society
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HSPB
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George F. & Marcia Barrett Residence
(aka "William Holden Estate")
CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE NOMINATION
TABLE of CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION: PAGE 3
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: PAGE 4
CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE DESIGNATION APPLICATION FORM: PAGE 5
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: PAGE 9
BACKGROUND/HISTORIC CONTEXT: PAGE 21
EVALUATION for CLASS 1 SITE DESIGNATION: PAGE 22
INTEGRITY ANALYSIS: PAGE 23
APPENDICES
I Owners' Letter of Support
II Assessor's Map
III Barrett-to-Holden Grant Deed (which includes Legal Description)
IV William Holden Obituary
V Photographs of Selected Architectural Details
VI Miscellaneous
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• INTRODUCTION •
The Palm Springs Preservation Foundation (PSPF) is a non-profit organization
whose mission is "to educate and promote public awareness of the importance of
preserving the historical resources and architecture of the city of Palm Springs and
the Coachella Valley area."
On April 7, 2017 the PSPF board of directors, in consultation with the owners of
the George F. & Marcia Barrett Residence, assigned the task of writing the
residence's Class 1 Historic Site nomination to board members Ron & Barbara
Marshall.
The Owners' Letter of Support is at Appendix I.
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• EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 0
SIGNIFICANCE: The George F. & Marcia Barrett Residence (hereinafter referred
to as the "Barrett Residence") was constructed in 1955 at 1323 South Driftwood
Drive in Palm Springs, California. City of Palm Springs building permit No. 7323
(dated February 14, 1955) lists a "7 Room Dwelling [of] Frame & Stucco, Tropicool
roof, by plan," and square footage as "4,155 house" and "450 carport." The permit
also identifies "G. F. Barrett" as the owner and "J. S. Pawling" as the contractor.
As an important and largely intact example of a custom modernist structure, the
private residence exhibits numerous stylistic markers that place it within the historic
context of Palm Springs' modern period. Additionally, the Barrett Residence's
association with actor William Holden is deemed significant.
DESIGNATION CRITERIA: The Barrett Residence has not previously been
evaluated for Class 1 Historic Site eligibility but does appear on Architectural
Resources Group's City of Palm Springs Historic Resources Survey (2004) and
Historic Resources Group's Citywide Historic Resources Inventory (2015) (Draft).
A brief summary of the evaluation contained in this nomination is as follows:
8.05.020 (a) paragraph 2 - Persons: The Barrett Residence is "associated with
[the] lives of persons who made meaningful contribution[s] to national, state or
local history," specifically actor William Holden (who owned the residence from
1966-1977). Therefore, the residence qualifies for listing as a Class 1 Historic Site
under Criterion 2.
8.05.020 (a) paragraphs 3, 4 & 5 - Deshan/Construction: The Barrett Residence
is eligible under the theme of Modern architecture because it possesses numerous
distinctive characteristics that make up the modernist style including post-and-
beam construction, overall horizontality, flat roofs, use of inexpensive mass-
produced materials (like concrete block) and man-made materials suitable to the
harsh desert environment (including steel, glass, concrete, etc.), deep eaves (to
moderate the solar heat) and an architectural design that blurs the line between
the indoors and outdoors. Therefore, for its distinctive characteristics and for its
high artistic values, the residence qualifies as a Class 1 Historic Site under Criteria
3, 4 and 5.
SUMMARY: This evaluation finds the Barrett Residence eligible for listing as a
Palm Springs Historic Site under 8.05.020 (a) paragraphs 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the local
ordinance's seven criteria. Additionally, the Barrett Residence retains the
necessary degree of integrity (see Section 7, "Integrity Analysis").
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
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HISTORIC SITE DESIGNATION
The City of Palm Springs allows for the local designation of historic buildings, sites or
districts within the City (Section 8.05 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code.) This
application packet is to be completed in order to request a historic designation. For
additional information, please contact the Department of Planning Services at 760-323-
8245 or planning@palmspdngsca.gov.
APPLICATION
The completed application and required materials may be submitted to the
Department of Planning Services. The submittal will be given a cursory check and will
be accepted for filing only if the basic requirements have been met. A case planner will
be assigned to the project and will be responsible for a detailed review of the
application and all exhibits to ensure that all required information is adequate
and accurate. Incomplete applications due to missing or inadequate information will not
be accepted for filing. Applicants may be asked to attend scheduled meetings pertaining
to their project. These will include the Historic Site Preservation Board (HSPB) and the
City Council.
HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD IHSPBI
Once the application has been determined to be complete, the HSPB will review the
application to determine whether the site meets the minimum qualifications for
designation pursuant to Chapter 8.05 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code. If such
determination is made, a public hearing will be scheduled for a future meeting.
A public hearing will be held by the HSPB to receive testimony from all interested
persons concerning the Historic Site Designation. The public hearing may be
continued from time to time, and upon complete consideration, the HSPB will make a
recommendation to the City Council. Notice will be provided as indicated below.
CITY COUNCIL
After receiving the recommendation of the Historic Site Preservation Board, a public
hearing will be held by the City Council to receive testimony from all interested
persons concerning the requested Historic Site Designation. The public hearing may be
continued from time to time, and upon complete consideration, the City Council will
then conditionally approve, deny, or approve the application as submitted. The City
Council's decision on the application is final.
NOTIFICATION
Prior to consideration of the application by the HSPB and the City Council, a notice of
public hearing for an Historic Site Designation request will be mailed to all property
owners within 400 feet of the subject property a minimum of ten (10) days prior to the
hearing dates.
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Planner:
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Department of Planning Services
HISTORIC SITE DESIGNATION APPLICATION
TO THE APPLICANT:
Your cooperation in completing this application and supplying the information requested will expedite
City review of your application. Application submitted will not be considered until all submittal
requirements are met. Staff may require additional information depending upon the specific project.
Please submit this completed application and any subsequent material to the Department of Planning
Services.
This form is to be used to nominate individual properties for Class 1 or 2 historic designations, or to
nominate the formation of historic districts. Applicants are encouraged to review two bulletins from the
US Department of Interior for additional information:
• "How to Complete National Register of Historic Places Registration Form"
(National Register Bulletin 16A/
hftp://www.nps.gov/history/nr/publications/bulletins/nrbl6a/); and
• "How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation" (National Register Bulletin 15;
hftp://www.nps.gov/history/nr/publications/builetins/nrbl5/).
Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If
any item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For
functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and
subcategories from the instructions in the Bulletins.
1. Property Information
Historic name: George F. & Marcia Barrett Residence
Other names: William Holden Estate
Address: 1323 South Driftwood Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264
Assessor Parcel Number: 508-402-005-8 (See Appendix II)
Owner's Name(s): Mark & Jane Garrison
Owner's Address: 1323 South Driftwood Drive
City: Palm Springs State: CA Zip: 92264
Telephone: (843) 343-8887
Fax number: Not applicable
E-mail address: jane@janegarrison.com
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2. Classifications
Ownership of Property. Fill as many boxes as apply.
■ Private
❑ Public- Local
❑ Public- State
❑ Public- Federal
Category of Property. Fill only one box.
■ Building (Note can include site)
❑ District
❑ Site (Exclusive of Structures)
❑ Structure
❑ Object
Number of Resources within Property. TOTAL must include at least One (1) in Contributing Column.
Contributing Non-contributing
1 Buildings
1 Sites (listed separately for clarification)
Structures
Objects
2 Total
If the building or site is part of a larger group of properties, enter the name of the multiple-property
group; otherwise enter"N/A".
N/A.
3. Use or Function
Historic Use or Function: Private residence
Current Use or Function: Private residence
4. Description
Architect: N/A (constructed by master builder Joe Pawling, see page 11)
Construction Date and Source: February 14, 1955 City of Palm Springs Building Permit No. 7323
Architectural Classification: International Style - Desert Regional Variation
Construction Materials:
Foundation: Concrete slab on grade Roof: Composition
Walls: Post-and-beam construction Other: N/A
covered with slumpstone block
parged with cement mortar, then
stuccoed with cement mortar
Building Description: Attach a description of the Building/Site/District, including all character
defining features, on one or more additional sheets.
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5. Criteria (Fill all boxes that apply for the criteria qualifying the property for listing.)
Events
❑ (1) Fill this box if the property is associated with events that have made a significant
contribution to the broad patterns of our history.
Persons
■ (2) Fill this box if the property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our
past.
Architecture
■ (3) Fill this box if the property reflects or exemplifies a particular period of national, State
or local history, or
■ (4) Fill this box if the property a mbodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period,
or method of construction, or
■ (5) Fill this box if the property represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic
values, or
❑ (6) Fill this box if the property represents a significant and distinguishable entity
whose components lack individual distinction.
Archeology
❑ (7) Fill this box if the property has yielded, or is likely to yield information important in
prehistory or history.
Other Criteria Considerations(Check all the boxes that apply.)
❑ the property is owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes
❑ the property has been removed from its original location
❑ the property is a birthplace
❑ the property is a grave or cemetery
❑ the property is a reconstructed building, object, or structure
❑ the property is commemorative
❑ the property is less than 50 years of age or has achieved significance within the past 50
years
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6. Statement of Significance
Summary
The Barrett Residence at 1323 South Driftwood Drive was constructed on "lots 7, 8, 15,
and 16 of DEEP WELL RANCH ESTATES NO. 7 as shown by map on file in Book 25,
page 27 of maps, Riverside County Records" (see Appendix III).
First Owners, George F. and Marcia Barrett
Local Records. George Francis Barrett, Jr. (November 17, 1907-December 2, 1980)
served as Illinois Attorney General from 1941 to 1949. His father, George F. Barrett,
Sr. was chief justice of the Cook County Illinois Circuit Court. Upon retirement,
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George and his wife Marcia moved to Palm Springs and involved themselves in local
charities. There are several hundred mentions of George and/or Marcia Barrett in the
Desert Sun newspaper between December of 1940 and April of 1978.
BARRETT, Mr. and Mrs. George F. (Marcia Bates)
Lawyer
1323 Driftwood Dr.
Palm Springs
325-5786
1300 No. State Parkway
Chicago
Illinois
SU 7-1241
Clubs: Chicago, Illinois Bar, American Bar Assn., Thunderbird
C.C., Committee of Twenty Five Club, Racquet Club, Union
League, Tavern Club, Edgewater Golf Club (Chicago).
The entry for the Barretts from the 1962 edition of
Personages(the local social register)showing professional and club affiliations.
Addresses associated with the Barretts from various editions of local telephone books
include (by year(s) and address): 1951, 1952, 1953 and 1954 at 1647 South Calle
Rolph; 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965 and 1966 at 1323
Driftwood Drive; 1967 at 71251 Sahara Road; 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972 and 1973
47 amino Del Norte.
1976 and 1977 at 0 C
at 475 Vereda Norte; and 1975,
Additional research on George and Marcia Barrett was deemed of limited value as
Criterion 2 of the local code (which recognizes properties "associated with the lives of
persons who made a meaningful contribution to the national, state or local history") is
only asserted for actor William Holden (a later owner). While the Barretts were socially
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prominent and accomplished individuals, they do not rise to the level of having made a
"meaningful contribution" to the local history.
Second Owner, William Holden
American actor William Holden was born "William Franklin Beedle, Jr." on April 17, 1918
in O'Fallon, Illinois. Holden died on November 12, 1981 in Santa Monica, California.
While many local residences have brief and insignificant connections to their famous
owners, internationally-renowned film actor William Holden owned the Barrett
Residence from September of 1966 to March of 1977 (see Appendix III). During his
ownership, Holden made a number of physical changes to the home reinforcing his
association with the property. Further reinforcing his association with Palm Springs,
Holden had a house built on nearby Southridge in 1977.
In view of Holden's significant association with the property, and his meaningful
contributions to the national history, Criterion 2 of the local code is asserted in this
nomination. One of the most complete summaries of Holden's impressive career can
be found in his obituary published in the November 17, 1981 edition of The New York
Times newspaper (see Appendix IV).
Additional Owners
Primary sources show the chain of ownership for 1323 South Driftwood Drive as
follows:
Date Owner(s)
April 17, 2017 Mark&Jane Garrison (current owners)
June 3, 2014 Rodrigo Vargas
July 14, 2011 Mansion 617, LLC'
March 3, 2007 The Acme Springbok Trust2
February 28, 2007 Linda Wang Jackson & David F. Jackson
January 4, 2006 The Acme Springbok Trust
November 21, 2003 The Acme 1323 Trust-3
November 18 2003 David F. Jackson & Linda Wang Jackson
July 23, 2003 Acme 1323 Trust
September 23, 1999 David F. Jackson &Linda Wang Jackson
January 16, 1996 Steven B. Reid & Janet M. Reid
April 24, 1992 Luis Barrenechea4
April 20, 1992 Luis Barrenechea
March 6, 1992 S. M. Accommodator, Inc.5
December 23, 1986 Shammas Enterprisers
March 24, 1977 Felix Chevrolet Co.s
March 24, 1977 Eugene Grace
April 16, 1972 William Holden'
September 12, 1966 William Holden
January 20, 1954 George F. & Marcia Barrett
January 20, 1954 Deep Well Colony Estates, Incorporated
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Notes:
'Address of record for Mansion 617, LLC was 617 N. June Street, Los Angeles, CA 90004 (this is the
same address of record for Rodrigo Vargas).
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Notes (continued)-
2Linda Wang Jackson & David F. Jackson, Co-Trustees
3David F. Jackson & Linda Wang Jackson, Trustees
4Quitclaim Deed executed by actress Tippi (Hedren) Barrenechea who was married to steel industry
executive Luis Barrenechea from 1985-1995 Hedren's association with the house is not significant
enough to meet Criterion 2 of the local code.
5When recorded deed was to be mailed to Luis Barrenechea at 1323 Driftwood.
6Nicholas N. Shammas was a prominent Los Angeles civic leader and owner of several car dealerships,
most notably Felix Chevrolet(known for its cartoon-based Felix the Cat logo).
'Quitclaim Deed executed by Ardis Holden (stage name Brenda Marshall) who was married to William
Holden from 1941-1971.
The Builder
Pawling in 1954.
(Desert Sun newspaper)
Already an established builder by around 1950, Joe Pawling was the builder of two
distinctive Wexler & Harrison-designed residences at 230 and 231 Lillianna Drive (1955,
Wexler & Harrison). For his many houses in the Deepwell neighborhood, Pawling
appears to have borrowed architectural details from his experience in constructing the
Wexler & Harrison designs on Lillianna. Some of the features expropriated from Wexler
& Harrison include the use of a distinctive rectangular fireplace, clerestory windows and
slumpstone walls.
Pawling was a talented builder who arguably rises to the level of a "master builder"
under Criterion 5 of the local code. Although Pawling is not as well-known as local
builders like Alvah Hicks, or even Robert "Bob" Higgins, Pawling was responsible for a
number of beautiful modernist residences throughout Palm Springs. He was a talented
builder (described as a "young Frank Lloyd Wright" by one particularly enthusiastic
client) whose skills and salesmanship allowed him to compete successfully with
established architects and architectural designers.
The Barrett commission at 1323 South Driftwood Drive was an important one for
Pawling. The January 1956 issue of Palm Springs Villager magazine featured a three-
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page article entitled "Apricot Hall of the Desert Moon," which beautifully illustrated the
Barretts' newly-built modernist home. In addition to a detailed description of the interior
furnishings, the article by writer Edith Carlson goes on to say:
"The house, covering an area in excess of 4,000 feet, developed by Builder Joe Pawling
from Mrs. Barrett's original design, is cooled by two 5-ton refrigeration units, one for each
wing, and heated by a central system. Construction is of frame and stucco, post-and-beam,
with supplementary walls of slump stone."
While the article identifies Marcia Barrett as the "designer" of the home, Pawling was
likely left with the more demanding construction details. It can be further surmised that
the Barretts gave general guidance regarding the home (i.e., physically very large, the
number of bedrooms, placement of art walls, etc.).
During his career as a builder Joe Pawling garnered significant local recognition. In an
article entitled "L.A. Press Flown Down to See House of Tomorrow," the November 24,
1956 edition of the Desert Sun newspaper reported on Pawling's construction of a home
at 295 Hermosa Place in Palm Springs. Pawling's 1956 "House of Tomorrow" (which
pre-dates Palmer & Krisel's 1960 "House of Tomorrow" at 1350 Ladera Circle for Bob
and Helene Alexander), received significant press and television coverage both locally
and in Los Angeles. The Desert Sun reported that "the magnificent home, which
brought all the press from Los Angeles to write such lavish stories about, is open to the
public for another week...all visitors in Palm Springs will want to see this outstanding
house, which has the newest and most unusual designs in desert living." An earlier
November 9, 1956 Desert Sun article was especially effusive opining "there's a new
house up on Hermosa Place that's going to glorify desert living...It's built of rocks and
wood and glass and metals...and dreams." The article went on to say that "Joe
Pawling, who has lived in Palm Springs for 33 of his 35 years, designed and built this
house, skillfully incorporating in it his love of the desert and his deep feelings for Palm
Springs." Pawling's 1956 House of Tomorrow was demolished in November of 2000
and today is a vacant lot.
In an October 22, 2017 interview with the authors, architect Hugh Kaptur remembered
Pawling fondly. Kaptur reminisced, "Joe was a good friend...and a great guy...and we
worked together on many projects...he was already an established builder and a big
deal when I arrived in late 1956." One of the more notable projects Pawling and Kaptur
collaborated on was the William Burgess Residence on Palisades Drive. Kaptur
remembers Pawling as a "real speed demon" who received "so many speeding tickets"
on his automobile trips to Sacramento (where he had a building project) he started to fly
instead of drive.
Addresses associated with Joe Pawling from various editions of local telephone books
(which frequently yielded conflicting information) include (by year(s) and address): 1947,
1948 at 334 Hermosa Place; 1948 and 1949 at 526 Paseo de Anza; 1949, 1950 and
1952 at 175 Tamarisk Road; 1950, 1951 and 1953 at 1324 San Lucas Road; 1954,
1955 and 1956 at 231 Lillianna Drive; 1957, 1959 and 1961 at 1045 Cahuilla Road;
1962, 1963, 1964 at 609 Bedford Drive; 1965 at 345 Glen Circle; and 1966 and 1967 at
330 West Stevens Road.
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The Architecture
The Barrett Residence is a single-family, five-bedroom, five-and-a-half bath, 4,559
square foot structure per a March 11, 2017 realtor listing (this varies slightly from the
Riverside County Property Information Center record, see Appendix ll) with a multi-level
flat roof. Looking at the residence in plan, the structure is generally symmetrical about
an east-west axis and creates a flattened "U"-shape. The large rectangular pool is sited
to compliment the U-shape and creates visual interest. The horizontality of the
architecture is enhanced by its lavish siting as the structure elegantly rambles over the
large, one-acre site.
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The Barrett Residence deftly blurs the lines between the indoors and outdoors with high
ceilings and liberal use of floor to ceiling glazing oriented towards the spectacular
westerly views. A large rectangular fireplace is placed prominently in the living room
and tongue-in-groove ceilings are found throughout the residence. As is usually found
in skillfully designed houses, the residence is "well-zoned." This translates into clearly
defined and separated public (e.g., family and social areas) and private zones (e.g.,
sleeping areas) within the residence.
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Vintage photograph of the Barrett Residence from the
January 1956 issue of Palm Springs Villager magazine taken at the
pool looking southeast. Shown is the post-and-beam construction of the
residence and furniture can be seen in the glassed-in dining room off the kitchen.
(Courtesy Palm Springs Historical Society)
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Marcia Barrett at the front door of the Barrett
Residence as featured in the December 1958 issue of Palm
Springs Villager magazine. This interesting view shows the original front door
hardware (the two bright dots above the car's engine) and part of the original slumpstone wall.
(Courtesy Palm Springs Historical Society)
The original entry sequence was simple and straightforward, with a small "J"-shaped
slumpstone block wall (since demolished) oriented to the half-circle driveway (since
abandoned and replaced with a rectangular patch of decomposed granite). In its place
was constructed a more substantial block wall parallel to the street which hides the front
door and creates more privacy. The result is an offset entry sequence that, while less
straightforward, creates some mystery and a more dramatic sense of arrival which is
further accentuated with a shallow pool and fountain adjacent to the doorway.
Use is made of man-made materials (concrete, glass and steel) throughout the
residence. These are appropriate materials for the harsh desert environment and
include inexpensive mass-produced materials like slumpstone. Deep eaves moderate
the solar heat. Extensive glazing helps produce an architectural design that blurs the
line between the indoors and outdoors.
No original blueprints of the Barrett Residence have been located and only a few
vintage photographs of the residence exist. Nevertheless, the residence's purity of
design and strong post-and-beam construction, make it a beautiful example of desert
modernist architecture.
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A circa 1970 postcard of the Barrett
Residence. Reverse of postcard reads in part "FS-1387 WILLIAM
HOLDEN'S PALM SPRING RESIDENCE...This beautiful home provides a California desert
retreat for one of America's foremost actors." Note the original slumpstone facade and half-wall.
(Courtesy Western Resort Publications)
In summary, the Barrett Residence exhibits many features which place it solidly within
the modernist canon including post-and-beam construction, overall horizontality, a multi-
level flat roof, inexpensive mass-produced materials, man-made materials suitable to
the harsh desert environment, deep eaves and a design that blurs the line between the
indoors and outdoors. Photographs of selected architectural details can be found in
Appendix V.
Local Context
The Barrett Residence should not be viewed as part of Palm Springs' modernist tract-
house building boom which started in earnest with the arrival of George and Robert
Alexander in 1955. Rather, the private residence should be evaluated as part of the
trend of unique and custom modernist residences built and/or commissioned by affluent
businessmen, Hollywood glitterati, etc.
Misattribution
The design of the Barrett Residence has been misattributed to Palm Springs architect
John Porter Clark largely as a result of a city of Palm Springs Historic Site Preservation
Board (HSPB) working paper from 1987. Aside from this rather obscure HSPB
document, no primary source information confirms this attribution. Unfortunately, the
misattribution to Clark has been repeated over the years in realtor listings, etc., and still
persists on archived websites.
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(north at top)showing surrounding residential structures.
(Google Maps)
Location. The Barrett Residence is located in Deep Well Ranch Estates. The
residence is bounded by residential parcels to the north and south, South Driftwood
Drive to the east, and Manzanita Avenue to the west. The topography of the lot is flat.
The site includes numerous mature palm trees, fruit trees, an olive tree, ficus hedges,
agave, etc. A full legal description of the property is provided at Appendix III.
Permit History
The Barrett Residence building permit history is fairly complete though some permits
contain illegible information. The most notable permits are as follows:
- Building Permit#7323 issued 2-14-55 for a "7 Room Dwelling, Frame & Stucco,
Tropicool roof, by plan." The square footage is listed as "4,155 house" and "450
carport." G. F. Barrett is listed as the owner and J.S. Pawling as the contractor.
- Electrical Permit #6005 issued 2-15-55 for "Temporary Service"
- Plumbing Permit #6713 issued 3-8-55 (work included cesspool, floor drain, gas piping,
sewer piping, water heater, and water piping)
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- Electrical Permit#6053 issued 3-8-55 for"1 Outlet, 1 Fixture, and 1 1%2 to 2
Horsepower Electric Motor"
- Building Permit#7393 issued 3-8-55 for "Pool 20x4O' Gunite"
- Plumbing Permit#6898 issued 5-5-55 (work included cesspool and sewer piping)
- Plumbing Permit#7551 issued 11-23-55 (illegible)
- Electrical Permit#6071 issued 12/3 [sic] (work included outlets, fixtures, electric
motors)
- Plumbing Permit#7845 issued 2-3-56 (work included cesspool and sewer piping)
- Plumbing Permit#7851 issued 2-7-56 (illegible)
- Plumbing Permit#9469 issued 3-26-57 for "Cesspool Pumping"
- Plumbing Permit#238 issued 1-18-58 for"Cesspool Pumping"
- Plumbing Permit#295 issued 1-31-58 (work included cesspool and sewer piping)
- Plumbing Permit#303 issued 2-3-58 for"Cesspool Pumping"
- Building Permit#B09817 issued 3-14-67 for "Addition of Garage and Storeroom to
existing dwelling and addition to dining room, 616 sq. ft. Gar. & Storeroom, 48 sq. ft. din.
room." William Holden is listed as owner. The contractor is listed as W. A. Foster who
went on to become mayor of Palm Springs.
- Plumbing Permit#B5741 issued 3-17-67 (work included lavatory, toilet, shower, water
heater and water piping)
- Electrical Permit#A02014 issued 3-24-67 (work included outlets, light fixtures, and
220 volt outlets)
- Sewer Permit#A5990 issued 4-3-67 (work included bathtubs, lavatories, toilets,
laundry tray, showers, sinks, automatic washer, dish washer, garbage disposal)
- Building Permit#B789 issued 8-8-69 to "Const. 200 Lin. Ft. of Slump Concrete Block
Wall 6' High at rear of reduced front yard set back (both lots), A.M.M. approved 8-8-69
for 20' front yard set back for purposes of fence const."
- Mechanical Permit#M4730 issued 7-29-77 for "2 To and incl. 15 h.p., or to and incl.
500,000 B.t.u."
- Building Permit#B19325 issued 11-8-90 to "Run new gas line from meter to existing
pool heater"
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- Building Permit#B20627 issued 5-2-91 to "Tear off existing roof and built-up to
prevent ponding. Then reroof with 5-ply built-up roof per UBC 32."
- Building Permit#1326314 issued 1-13-94 to "Construct storage room at north side of
dwelling." (It appears this was not constructed.)
- Building Permit#826392 issued 1-31-94 to "Construct storage room at north side of
dwelling." (Corrected by Building Permit#626408, see below.)
- Building Permit#1326408 issued 2-2-94 to "Correct error in fees, verbage [sic] and
valuation on permit#26392. Permit should read: Remodel and add interior hallway in
existing storage room for office/den use. Not to be used as a sleeping room. Title 24
requirements to be incorporated into new habitable area."
- Building Permit#C11689 issued 3-3-05 for "100' of city standard block wall 6' high,
down to 4 W at side yard wall." Permit stamped "No final called, permit expired, file
closed."
- Drawings for"Sitting Area 293SF Addition." Drawings are stamped "Approved Apr 13,
2005," and a Building Permit#C12193 is cited. The proposed sitting area addition was
located at the west end of the master bedroom. (This was returned to its original
footprint during an extensive remodel, see Building Permit#C30303 below.)
- Building Permit#C30011 issued 8-16-11 to "Remodel existing pool, add spa, add
tanning ledge, add steps, split drains, new equipment and gas line."
- Building Permit#C30303 issued 9-22-11 for"Non structural demo to prepare for
remodel." The Building Permit Application notes that a "Demo Plan" was submitted.
- Building Permit#C30435 issued 10-11-11 to "Construct approx.. 35 L.F. of 6' high
block wall per city detail."
- Building Permit#C30650 issued 11-8-11 as "Supplemental to permit C30011. Add
water feature. Replace patio footing and post per Engineered detail."
- Building Permit#2012-58 issued 1-30-12 to "Remodel existing residence. new
fixtures, appliances, electric, mechanical, plumbing."
- Building Permit #2012-728 issued 3-21-12 to "reroof with R16029 foam...and coat with
CRRC coating #0709-0007"
- Building Permit#2013-670 issued 4-23-13 to "Renew expired permit#'s C30011,
C30435, C2012-58, C2012-728 and call for final inspection."
- Building Permit#2013-2192 issued 8-8-13 to "Upgrade electric service to 400 amp."
- Building Permit#2013-3730 issued 12-30-13 to "renew permit#'s 2013-670, 2012-
728, 2012-58, C30435 and C30011" (permit is annotated "Finaled 5/5/14")
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Changes to the Barrett Residence
Due to the lack of early documentation on the Barrett Residence, an analysis of
changes to the residence is largely just informed speculation (i.e., based on the few
vintage photographs and the general language used in building permits). Although the
Barrett Residence was extensively featured in a January 1956 Palm Springs Villager
magazine article, only one photograph was shown of the exterior.
As might be expected with a large "trophy' residence that has seen a series of owners,
the Barrett Residence has undergone many changes over its 60+ years of existence.
Permits indicate virtually no changes to the residence during its ownership by the
Barretts.
During William Holden's ownership (from 1966-1977) significant changes to the
residence's footprint were made. In 1967, Holden added a 616-square foot garage and
storeroom at the south end of the home and a very small (48-square foot) breakfast
nook adjacent to the kitchen (see building permit#1309817).
In 1994, owner Luis Barrenechea connected the storeroom (added by Holden in 1967)
with an interior hallway allowing the storeroom to be used for "office/den use" (see
building permit#B26408).
In 2005, owner David Jackson added a 293-square foot "sitting area" to the west end of
the master bedroom (see building permit #C12193). (Note: This addition was later
removed by owner Rodrigo Vargas sometime between 2011 and 2013 likely under
building permit#C30303 for "non-structural demo to prepare for remodel").
In 2011, owner Rodrigo Vargas started an extensive remodel of the interior, demolished
the slumpstone "J"-shaped wall at the entrance and added a water feature, installed two
concrete block walls and metal gate in front of the residence, parged and stuccoed the
slumpstone facade of the residence and replaced sliding glass doors throughout the
residence with pivoting glass doors, including the replacement of some solid walls with
pivoting glass doors (see building permits #C30435, #C30650, and 2012-58). The
Vargas modifications are addressed at length in this nomination in Section 7, "Integrity
Analysis."
BACKGROUND / HISTORIC CONTEXT
The relatively short history of Palm Springs can be organized into three more or less
distinct periods that include Prehistory, the Settlement Period, and the Modern Period.
It is within the context of the last period that this building will be evaluated.
Modern Period (1925-1960s): This period can be considered to have begun with the
construction of the area's first "modern" structure, Rudolph Schindler's Paul and Betty
Popenoe Cabin in 1922. With this building the area's predominant architectural style,
which was based on well-established Mexican and Spanish Colonial motifs, began to
change. Incorporation of the town of Palm Springs followed in 1938. During the post-
WWII era, Palm Springs' economy prospered through tourism. Hollywood celebrities
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discovered the desert oasis and patronized its hotels, inns, nightclubs and restaurants;
celebrity-seeking tourists soon followed, transforming Palm Springs from a sleepy
village into an increasingly cosmopolitan environment that saw the construction of
schools, hospitals, an airport and other important public works projects. The
commercial core along Palm Canyon Drive (originally Main Street) flourished. In the
1950s the downtown core was expanded by the construction of the cross-axis of
Tahquitz-McCallum Way that extended from the center of the original settlement to the
airport, spurring new development along the way. Early private residential development
also expanded into new sub-divisions composed of midcentury modern second homes
in the flat lands surrounding the town's original core. Palm Springs' Hollywood
associations certainly imparted an air of sophistication to the city. By 1964, the city had
built a reputation for cutting edge architecture with architectural practitioners like John
Porter Clark, Albert Frey, E. Stewart Williams, William F. Cody and Donald Wexler.
EVALUATION:
(Only Criteria 2, 3, 4 and 5 are asserted.)
Criterion 2: Significant Persons. This criterion recognizes properties associated with
the lives of persons who made meaningful contributions to the national, state or local
history. While certainly socially prominent individuals, George F. & Marcia Barrett
arguably do not rise to the level of locally "important" persons (e.g., compared to a
Frank Bogert or Ruth Hardy). Likewise, while a prominent individual in Illinois, George
F. Barrett's contribution to California's history is negligible. However, the Barrett
Residence's later connection to actor William Holden (who owned the residence from
1966-1977 and made a significant contribution to the national history), qualifies the
residence under Criterion 2. Hence, the residence qualifies for listing as a Class 1
Historic Site on the local registry under Criterion 2.
ARCHITECTURE (Criteria 3 — 6)
Criterion 3: (That reflects or exemplifies a particular period of the national, state or local
history). Built in 1955, the Barrett Residence exhibits many stylistic markers which
place it directly in the historic context of Palm Springs' Modern Period. The private
residence represents a prime and largely intact example of the significant modernist
architecture for which Palm Springs is widely known. As such the residence may be
viewed as an important component of the historic trends that have come to define Palm
Springs' image as a center of important midcentury architecture, i.e., an historic trend
that exemplifies a particular period of the national, state or local history. The residence
qualifies for listing as a Class 1 Historic Site on the local registry under Criterion 3.
Criterion 4: (That embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of
construction; or) Type, Period, and Method of Construction: "Type, period, or method of
construction" refers to the way certain properties are related to one another by cultural
tradition or function, by dates of construction or style, or by choice or availability of
materials and technology. To be eligible under this Criterion, a property must clearly
illustrate, through "distinctive characteristics" a pattern of features common to a
particular class of resources. "Distinctive characteristics" are the physical features or
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traits that commonly recur in individual types, periods, or methods of construction. To be
eligible, a property must clearly contain enough of those characteristics to be
considered a true representative of a particular type, period, or method of construction.
Characteristics can be expressed in terms such as form, proportion, structure, plan,
style, or materials.
The Barrett Residence is eligible under the theme of Modern architecture because it
possesses distinctive characteristics that make up the many qualities of the style
including post-and-beam construction, overall horizontality, a multi-level flat roof,
inexpensive mass-produced materials (like concrete block), man-made materials
suitable to the harsh desert environment (steel, glass, and concrete) and an
architectural design that strives to blur the line between the indoors and outdoors. As
such, the residence is eligible under this criterion because it represents an important
example of building practices in Palm Springs at midcentury. The residence qualifies
for listing as a Class 9 Historic Site on the local registry under Criterion 4.
Criterion 5: (That (a): represents the work of a master builder, designer, artist, or
architect whose individual genius influenced his age; or(b): that possesses high artistic
value).
5a: Work of a Master: It is noteworthy that the city's qualifying criteria recognizes the
work of "master builders." Joe Pawling certainly deserves recognition along with the
city's other notable builders (e.g., Alvah Hicks, Bob Higgins, Boris Gertzen, etc.).
Associated with the architectural firm of Wexler & Harrison early in his career, Pawling
went on to have an independent career as a builder and designer that garnered him
significant recognition and acclaim.
5b: Properties possessing high artistic values: High artistic values may be
expressed in many ways, including areas as diverse as community design or planning,
engineering, and sculpture. As an example of the maturing modernist movement, the
Barrett Residence certainly articulates the best of residential "lifestyle" modernism to a
level of excellence and confidence that, in total, they could easily be considered an
aesthetic ideal. For its high artistic values, the residence qualifies for listing as a Class
1 Historic Site on the local registry under Criterion 5.
7. Integrity Analysis (using U.S. Secretary of Interior Standards)
INTEGRITY
Integrity is the ability of a property to convey its significance. To be listed in the local
registry, a roe must not onl be shown to be significant under the criteria but it also
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must have integrity. The evaluation of integrity is sometimes a subjective judgment, but
it must always be grounded in an understanding of a property's physical features and
how they relate to its significance. Historic properties either retain integrity (that is,
convey their significance) or they do not. The definition of integrity includes seven
aspects or qualities. To retain historic integrity a property will always possess several,
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and usually most, of the aspects. The retention of specific aspects of integrity is
paramount for a property to convey its significance. Determining which of these aspects
are most important to a particular property requires knowing why, where, and when the
property is significant. The following sections define the seven aspects and explain how
they combine to produce integrity.
LOCATION
Location is the place where an historic property was constructed or the place where an
historic event occurred. The relationship between the property and its location is often
important to understanding why the property was created or why something happened.
The actual location of a historic property, complemented by its setting, is particularly
important in recapturing the sense of historic events and persons. Except in rare cases,
the relationship between a property and its historic associations is destroyed if the
property is moved. The Barrett Residence remains in its original location and
therefore qualifies under this aspect.
DESIGN
Design is the combination of elements that create the form, plan, space, structure, and
style of a property. It results from conscious decisions made during the original
conception and planning of a property and applies to activities as diverse as community
planning, engineering, architecture, and landscape architecture. Design includes such
elements as organization of space, proportion, scale, technology, ornamentation, and
materials. A property's design reflects historic functions and technologies as well as
aesthetics. It includes such considerations as the structural system; massing;
arrangement of spaces; pattern of fenestration; textures and colors of surface materials;
type, amount, and style of ornamental detailing. The Barnett Residence's essential
characteristics of form, plan, space, structure, and style have survived largely
intact since the Holden modifications of 1967 (which fortunately were
sympathetic with its original post-and-beam construction). Similarly, the
structural system; massing; arrangement of spaces; pattern of fenestration (with
the exception of some added pivoting glass doors); and the type, amount, and
style of detailing (excepting the original slumpstone) have survived intact.
SETTING
Setting is the physical environment of a historic property. Whereas location refers to the
specific place where a property was built or an event occurred, setting refers to the
character of the place in which the property played its historical role. It involves how, not
just where, the property is situated and its relationship to surrounding features and open
space. Setting often reflects the basic physical conditions under which a property was
built and the functions it was intended to serve. In addition, the way in which a property
is positioned in its environment can reflect the designer's concept of nature and
aesthetic preferences. In addition to the "Design"elements above, while the power
lines have been buried and the landscaping has matured, the setting of the
Barrett Residence continues to reflect the builder's original design relationship of
site and structure.
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MATERIALS
Materials are the physical elements that were combined or deposited during a particular
period of time and in a particular pattern or configuration to form a historic property. The
choice and combination of materials reveals the preferences of those who created the
property and indicate the availability of particular types of materials and technologies.
In addition to the demolition of the 'V"-shaped slumpstone wall, between 2011
and 2013, the concrete slumpstone block walls at the Barrett Residence were
parged and then stucco-finished with cement mortar. This is the most noticeable
change to the exterior. While the slumpstone block is still intact, covering it
seems to have been an arbitrary aesthetic choice (quite simply choosing smooth
concrete over bumpy concrete). Nevertheless, the materiality (i.e., concrete) is
unchanged and many significant homes in the city have had wood exteriors
replaced with stucco which is arguably a far more fundamental change of
materials. In conclusion, these changes do not constitute a significant loss of the
physical elements that expressed the design during the building's period of
significance; the particular pattern and configuration that today forms the
residence survives intact.
WORKMANSHIP
Workmanship is the physical evidence of the crafts of a particular culture or people
during any given period in history or prehistory. It is the evidence of artisans' labor and
skill in constructing or altering a building, structure, object, or site. Workmanship can
apply to the property as a whole or to its individual components. It can be expressed in
vernacular methods of construction and plain finishes or in highly sophisticated
configurations and ornamental detailing. It can be based on common traditions or
innovative period techniques. Workmanship is important because it can furnish
evidence of the technology of a craft, illustrate the aesthetic principles of a historic or
prehistoric period, and reveal individual, local, regional, or national applications of both
technological practices and aesthetic principles. Examples of workmanship in historic
buildings include tooling, carving, painting, graining, turning, and joinery. The
workmanship of the Barrett Residence is comprised of integral ornamental
detailing reflected in concrete, glass and steel. The residence continues to
express a high degree of contemporary period workmanship.
FEELING
Feeling is a property's expression of the aesthetic or historic sense of a particular period
of time. It results from the presence of physical features that, taken together, convey the
property's historic character. For example, a rural historic district retaining original
design, materials, workmanship, and setting will relate the feeling of agricultural life in
the 19th century. As discussed earlier in this nomination, the Barrett Residence is
lavishly sited on an oversized "through lot" which takes advantage of panoramic,
mountain views to the west The large, low residence rambles over the site
framing a large pool. The overall effect is a striking midcentury "Palm Springs
look." Accordingly, the residence and contributing structures retain their original
integrity of feeling.
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ASSOCIATION
Association is the direct link between an important historic event or person and a
historic property. A property retains association if it is the place where the event or
activity occurred and is sufficiently intact to convey that relationship to an observer. Like
feeling, association requires the presence of physical features that convey a property's
historic character. For example, a Revolutionary War battlefield whose natural and man-
made elements have remained intact since the 18th century will retain its quality of
association with the battle. Because feeling and association depend on individual
perceptions, their retention alone is never sufficient to support eligibility of a property for
the National Register. The Barrett Residence is an important example of a custom-
designed modernist private residence in Palm Springs. Accordingly, it continues
its association with a pattern of events that have made a meaningful contribution
to the community.
INTEGRITY SUMMARY: The Barrett Residence appears to be in excellent condition
partially due to the use of construction materials suitable for the harsh desert
environment. This integrity analysis confirms that the building and site of the Barrett
Residence still possess all seven aspects of integrity. (The parging of the original
slumpstone walls is addressed in the "Materials" section of this Integrity
Analysis). While the original sliding glass doors of the Barrett Residence were
replaced with pivoting glass doors around 2011, this more effectively achieves
the goal of blurring the indoor-outdoor transition (and was not an option available
to the builder in 1955). There were several additions to the structure made in
March of 1967 by actor William Holden. These included the addition of a garage,
storeroom and a small breakfast nook. These modifications were all sympathetic
and consistent with the post-and-beam construction. As these modifications are
now almost 50 years old, they have become an important part of the history of the
house and further reinforce Holden's association with the property. In summary,
the residence and site both retain a degree of integrity sufficient to qualify for
designation as a Class 1 Historic Site.
8. Bibliography
Attached is a list of books, articles, and other sources cited or used in preparing this
application and other documentation that may be relevant.
Books
Architectural Resources Group. City of Palm Springs Historic Resources Survey. San
Francisco, 2004.
Harlan, James R. The Alexanders: A Desert Legacy. Palm Springs Preservation
Foundation, 2011, pages 48-51.
Historic Resources Group, LLC. Citywide Historic Resources Inventory. Pasadena,
2015 (Draft).
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McGrew, Patrick. Donald Wexler.Architect. Palm Springs Preservation Foundation,
2010, page 34.
National Park Service. National Register Bulletin 15, How to Apply the National Register
Criteria for Evaluation. U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C.
Magazines and Other Documentary Sources
Chicago Daily Tribune newspaper. March 2, 1937 (George Barrett, a G.O.P. Leader,
Dies Suddenly); and October 28, 1955 (They Were There and Arden Shore
Plans Annual Dinner Dance).
Hugh Kaptur. Personal interview with the authors. October 22, 2017.
Los Angeles Times, February 23, 2010 (Onetime William Holden home in Palm
Springs for sale for $5.5 million).
Palm Springs Villager magazine. (There are 63 mentions of the Barretts in the Palm
Springs Villager magazine. These selected citations are intended to illustrate
their involvement in the Palm Springs community.) February 1951 (Village Life);
April 1951 (Business Circles); December 1955 (The Artist: Earl Cordrey);
January 1956 (Apricot Hall of the Desert Moon); September 1956 (Viewing the
Village); March 1959 (Thunderbird Country Club); January 1960 (Club Notes);
March 1961 (Socialife by Shar Cracraft); March 1962 (Fashion Pace Setters of
the Desert); March 1964 (Noel F. Birns); December 1964 (The Little Season —
parties, paintings and people); December 1964 (Art, Fashion, Parties and Golf);
and February 1966 (Annual Luncheon Fashion Show).
Palm Springs Villager magazine. The Pawlings appeared in the Palm Springs Villager
magazine real estate and social pages on October 1950 (Realty Sales);
December 1950 (Realty Sales); January 1951 (Village Life); August 1953 (Village
Life); August 1954 (Village Life); February 1955 (Village Life); May 1956 (Village
Life); November 1956 (Village Life); December 1956 (Always Something Doing);
and January 1957 (Village Life).
"Staying Power." Palm Springs Life, March 2017.
The Desert Sun newspaper. (There are several hundred mentions of the Barretts
in the Desert Sun newspaper. These selected citations are intended to illustrate
their involvement in the Palm Springs community.) December 6, 1940 (Gay
Events Set Busy Pace for El Mirador Guests); December 13, 1940 (Leave After
Visit); February 7, 1952 (Many Parties Planned); March 23, 1953 (Enjoy Better
Living In Harry A. Dart's Deep Well Colony Estates); February 24, 1955 (Home
Building Booms In Desert District In Week); March 17, 1955 (Dwellings, Pools
Feature Building in Desert Area); October 12, 1955 (Around Town With Hildy
Crawford); April 18, 1956 (It's G.O.P. From Coast To Coast); May 16, 1958
(Around Town With Hildy Crawford); May 20, 1958 (Barretts Are Hosts At
Fabulous Oriental Party); May 10, 1960 (Around Town With Hildy Crawford);
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December 5, 1966 ('67 Personages Off Press, Includes Many New Names); May
6, 1969 (The Sundial); December 11, 1972 (Mr. and Mrs. Hammes Will Sponsor
"Golden Sun Gala"); March 23, 1974 (Museum Sets A Goal: $1 Million To Go);
April 15, 1976 (Art: Therapy For The Mind); and April 14, 1978 (Mark Your
Calendar).
The Desert Sun newspaper. (There are over 700 mentions of William Holden in the
Desert Sun newspaper, most are minor and relate to his film work.) November
28, 1958 (Beedles Leave PD for Holiday); January 22, 1966 (William Holden);
November 21, 1967 (W. F. Beedle Service To Be Private); July 8, 1970 (Actor's
Residence Ransacked); May 7, 1971 (Postponed); December 3, 1976
(Sensational View Lots); and November 27, 2012 (Ex-"West wing" star's
foreclosed home is sold).
The Desert Sun newspaper. (There are over one hundred mentions of the Pawlings
in the Desert Sun newspaper. These selected citations are intended to illustrate
their involvement in the community.) May 5, 1952 (Joe Pawling Elected Civic
League President); March 23, 1953 (Around Town With Hildy Crawford); March
30, 1953 ($300,000 in New Homes Built in Deep Well Tract); May 6, 1954 (Show
Place); July 15, 1954 (Five Dwellings, Two New Pools, Begun in Village);
September 9, 1954 (Pawling To Develop New Subdivision Near Sunrise);
September 9, 1954 (Building Activity In Palm Springs Continues Brisk);
September 16, 1954 (Local Construction Men Offer Material And Labor);
September 23, 1954 (New Home); October 14, 1954 (Happy Birthday); February
24, 1955 (Booms In Desert District In Week); April 28, 1955 (Cocktail Parry to be
Benefit); May 5, 1955 (Expect Crowd At Benefit Cocktail Party Saturday);
October 15, 1955 (Around Town With Hildy Crawford); November 22, 1955
(Around Town With Hildy Crawford); January 25, 1956 (Around Town With Hildy
Crawford); February 15, 1956 (Cocktail Party Precedes Ball); November 9, 1956
(Joe Pawling Home Offers Artistry); November 9, 1956 (House Tour To Benefit
WAIF Group); November 16, 1956 (On The Edge); November 23, 1956 (Home
Tour); November 24, 1957 (L.A. Press Flown Down to See House Of Tomorrow);
June 5, 1957 (Ken Herman...announced sale of the "$250,000 House of
Tomorrow"); and May 3, 1963 (Deep Well Sells Its Self).
The Desert Sun newspaper. March 11, 2017 (Retreats: Coachella Valley Homes, page
20).
The Seattle Times newspaper. January 28, 2011 (Time for a cast change at the old
Holden house).
Other Sources Consulted
- City of Palm Springs (Planning and Building Departments)
- Palm Springs Historical Society
- Riverside County Assessor's Office
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9. Geographical Data
Acreage of Property: 42,253 sq. ft. (0.97 acres)
Property Boundary Description: See Appendix II
10. Prepared By
Name/title: Ronald W. & Barbara A. Marshall
Organization: Submitted on behalf of the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation
Street address: 1775 East Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 110-195
City: Palm Springs State: CA Zip: 92264
Telephone: (760) 837-7117
e-mail address: info@pspreservationfoundation.org
11. Required Documentation
Submit the following items with the completed application form. Do not mount any
exhibits on a board.
1. Attachment Sheets. Include all supplemental information based on application form
above).
2. Maps: For Historic Districts, include a sketch map identifying the proposed district's
boundaries.
3. Photographs: Eight (8) sets of color photographs showing each elevation of the property
and its surroundings.
4. Non-owner's Notarized Signature: If the applicant is not the owner, a notarized affidavit
shall be provided (see following page).
5. Site Plan: One 1/8" to 1/4" scale drawing of the site, and eight reduction copies (8 1/2 x
11 inches) The site plan shall show all of the following: Property boundaries, north arrow
and scale, all existing buildings, structures, mechanical equipment, landscape materials,
fences, walls, sidewalks, driveways, parking areas showing location of parking spaces,
and signs. Indicate the square footage and use of each building and the date(s) of
construction.
6. Public Hearing Labels: Three (3) sets of typed self-adhesive labels of all property
owners, lessees, and sub-lessees of record. The labels shall include the Assessor's
parcel number, owner's name and mailing address of each property with 400 feet from
the exterior limits of the subject property. Additionally, all Assessor Parcel Maps clearly
indicating the 400-foot radius and a certified letter from a title company licensed to conduct
business in Riverside County, California shall be submitted.
Note: If any property on this list is owned by the United States Government in trust for
the Agua Caliente Indian Tribe or individual allottee, copies of notices with postage paid
envelopes will be submitted to the Bureau of Indian Affairs to notify the individual Indian
land owners of the public hearings.
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Appendix I: Owners' Letter of Support
October 24,2017
City of Palm Springs
Historic Site Preservation Board
3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs,CA 92262
Dear Honorable Board,
As the current owners of the George F. &Marcia Barrett(aka William Holden)
Residence at 1323 South Driftwood Drive,we enthusiastically support the Class 1
Historic Site designation of our property by the city of Palm Springs. We have asked the
Palm Springs Preservation Foundation(specifically board members Ron&Barbara
Marshall)to assist us in the preparation of the required nomination paperwork.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at(843)343-8887 or by email at
jane@janegarrison.com.
Sincerely, /
ane Garrison
Mark Garrison
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Appendix II: Assessor's Map
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transfer of 1323 Driftwood from the Barretts to William Holden.
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Appendix IV: William Holden Obituary
From the November 17, 1981 edition of The New York Times newspaper
WILLIAM HOLDEN DEAD AT 63; WON OSCAR FOR 'STALAG 17'
(by Linda Charlton)
William Holden, the film star who won an Oscar in 1953 for his role in "Stalag 17" and
who represented the manly, straightforward, romantic figure during a career of more
than 40 years, was found dead yesterday in his apartment in Santa Monica, Calif.
Mr. Holden, who was 63 years old, was found by an apartment manager. The police
said he had apparently died of natural causes and had been dead for possibly two or
three days. His permanent home was in Palm Springs but he maintained an apartment
in Santa Monica.
His performance as Gloria Swanson's ill-fated lover in "Sunset Boulevard" in 1950 was
perhaps his best known; it won him a second Oscar nomination. His role in "Network "
in 1976 won him a third. His most recent movie was "S.O.B.," a farce, in which Vincent
Canby, reviewing the film in The New York Times, said he was "especially fine." The
movie was released last July.
Mr. Holden was for many years a sort of grownup boy-next-door type, but his acting
developed a fine cynical edge in such films as "The Bridge on the River Kwai" and
"Sunset Boulevard" as well as "Stalag 17."
"1'm a pretty fair interpreter of a certain kind of contemporary character," he said in an
interview in The [New York] Times in 1976. "I'm not a classic actor, dealing in tragedy.
Most actors have a specific corridor, and within the limits of that corridor they travel the
course of their career.
"For me, acting is not an all-consuming thing, except for the moment when I am
actually doing it. There is a point beyond acting, a point where living becomes
important. When you're making a movie, you get up in the morning and you put on a
cloak; you create emotions within yourself, send gastric juices rushing up against the
lining of your stomach. It has to be manufactured."
Indeed, there was a seven-year period in the late 1950's and early 60's when Mr.
Holden made no movies in Hollywood; he moved abroad to Switzerland, Hong Kong
and Kenya. He became a conservationist and a founder of the Mount Kenya Safari
Club. He invested in hotels in Africa, where he said he was happiest. However, he did
return to Hollywood in 1965 to make "Alvarez Kelly." The actor, whose original name
was William Franklin Beedle Jr., was born April 17, 1918, in O'Fallon, III. His father
was a chemist and his mother a teacher. The family moved to California when he was
very young, and he attended public schools in Monrovia and Pasadena. At junior
college he took a course in radio drama, and made his first stage appearance at the
Playhouse Theater. A talent scout, impressed by his performance in the role of
Madame Curie's grandfather, persuaded Paramount to give him a small part in "Million
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Dollar Legs" in 1939. It was then that he took the name William Holden, which he
made his legal name in 1943.
It was also in 1939 that he had his first major role - and the title role - in "Golden Boy,"
opposite Barbara Stanwyck. Mr. Holden's performance established him immediately
as star. From then on, he made more than 50 movies; most but not all were
successful, and he tried to set certain standards both for himself and for the movies in
which he agreed to appear. He was handsome but not in a classic matinee-idol style;
he was the decent average man, only a bit better than average. He became one of the
most popular male movie stars ever, respected by the critics and by directors. The
director Billy Wilder said that he was "the best movie actor of his generation."
Eight months after his marriage to the actress Brenda Marshall in 1941, Mr. Holden
enlisted in the Army Air Forces; he served more than three years. After his discharge,
there was a 17-month hiatus when he had no parts, but he then appeared in 13 movies
in three years. His roles were varied, moving him out of what he called, with dislike, his
"Smiling Jim" slot. They included a psychopathic gangster in "The Dark Past" in 1948
and, in 1950, the young writer who becomes the emotional property of an aging actress
in "Sunset Boulevard." The Times wrote then that he was "doing the finest acting of
his career."
Mr. Holden also had the gift of a light touch, which was displayed in such films as "Born
Yesterday" and "The Moon Is Blue." The role in "Stalag 17" for which he won the
Oscar was that of a cynical, hard-bitten prisoner of war who inevitably becomes a hero.
For many years Mr. Holden was also an offscreen symbol of normality in Hollywood -
the nice guy with a long marriage to one woman, the solid citizen with two children who
enjoyed working around his home. He was regarded as cooperative with the press and
with the studios where he worked, although he was on occasion suspended for
refusing scripts he believed to be below his standards.
A sort of wholesome charm was his trademark, but in later years his roles - such as
that of Pike Bishop, an outlaw, in the violent film "The Wild Bunch" - acquired a new,
hard-bitten dimension. Mr. Holden also became a much more private person, refusing
in interviews to talk about his politics, his family, or why he lived abroad when he did.
He said in 1971 that he had always resented the "ground rules of 30 years ago, when
you did anything to get your name in the paper with Hedda Hopper or Louella
Parsons."
Mr. Holden was separated in 1963 from his wife, with whom he had two sons, Peter
and Scott; they were later divorced. In recent years, Mr. Holden's frequent companion
was the actress Stefanie Powers.
His most notable movies included "Our Town" (1940); "Apartment for Peggy" (1948);
"Union Station" (1950); "Executive Suite" (1954); "Sabrina" (1954); "The Country Girl"
(1954); "The Bridges at Toko-Ri" (1955); "Love is a Many-Splendored Thing" (1955);
"Picnic" (1956); "The Key" (1958) and "The World of Suzie Wong" (1960). He also
starred in the television mini-series "The Blue Knight," about police officers, and in a
television movie, "21 Hours at Munich."
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Appendix V: Photographs of Selected Architectural Details
(Additional documentary photographs and information are included in a supplemental compact disc.)
The Barrett Residence from the street looking to the southwest.
A concrete block wall creates privacy and the long, low planter reinforces
the horizontality of the design. The metal entry gate is seen just to the left of the palm trees.
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The Barretts' oriental-themed modernist interior
(from the January 1956 issue of Palm Springs Villager magazine).
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1323 South Driftwood Drive (from the May 20, 1958 edition of the Desert Sun newspaper).
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George Barrett poses in front of 1323 South Driftwood
Drive for a fashion shoot that was featured in the April 1959 issue of
Palm Springs Villager magazine. He is described as "wearing a Mexican
hand woven `manta' cloth custom designed shirt in gold, black and white and
matching black linen golf shorts." Also featured is his custom Kaiser Darrin convertible.
(Courtesy Palm Springs Historical Society)
Deep Well
Sells Its Self
FOR many reasons—ind:%ALal
home designs, free from pre-
vailinR winds, excellent school
faciht:es and more, much more
—for instance this custom built
house by Joe Pawling excell�
for its spaciousness and modern
decor—one of the few three bed-
room, two hath floor plans that
provides outside entrances to ev-
cry room for your poolstde con-
venience. Now available at a
price of %45.N*. Worthy of vour
immediate inspection. Realtor.
Mildred E. Jackson
246 S. Palm Canvon Ph. 3Y4-3301
Pawling built several houses in the Deep Well Estates neighborhood (this
advertisement appeared in the May 3, 1963 edition of the Desert Sun newspaper).
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Show Place
Joe and Joyce Pawling are
just getting settled in their
ultra-modern new home . . . in
LillicIna Gardens . . in(] it is
a real showplace . .
The five-bedroom house is
built around a courtyard . . .
with a waterfall and two palm
trees . . . The color scheme is
yellow and charcoal . . . and
there is a hanging fireplace in
the living-room . . . Small won-
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ed with it
The architectural firm of Wexler & Harrison designed the Pawling
Residence at 231 Lilliana Drive (from the May 6, 1954 edition of the Desert Sun newspaper).
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Place (demolished in 2000) received "a great deal of publicity for Palm
Springs when [actress] Jane Russell...held a month's preview for the benefit of the
Waif[sic, WAIF] Charity organization...Thousands of visitors from Southern California and
across the nation visited the home" (from the June 5, 1957 edition of the Desert Sun newspaper).
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famous Arthur Elrod (from the November 23, 1956 edition of the Desert Sun newspaper).
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Frank Lloyd Wright" (from the October 15, 1955 edition of the Desert Sun newspaper).
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MARA HOFFMAN'S MOROCCO
KITCHEN + BATH WITH JEFF LEWIS
THE REAL ESTATE REPORT
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,BUILDING PERMIT S
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DATE PLAN CHECK PUW CHEtlC CASE B E M P EP HP
.511BMIITED 4/6/2005 NUMBER 947 FEE 170 NUMBER PERMITS X X V
/�Owner Address Phone state/1 uc.Number
David Jackson 1323_D_riftw_ood Drive
Contractor Address Phone $tabe I1C.Number
DeGeare Builder _- 44310 Willow.Cir. LQ 578-1908 795830
Architect Address Total value of work f 27,102.00
Sewer Agreement N
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nxture Units
Lot s .. .60&it -Tract Building Address Building Permit
7+ + DEEPWELLR_E7 1 23 DRIFTWOOD DRIVE 001-32201 470.80
Iat Sim Zone �Hr jht oWV1ncv A.il Na Tdral Area Plan C e&
R1 C ! R3 001-34307 226:
Setbacks As Franc side Side Rex Parcel Wriber SMIPTax
Constructed 508-402-Q 001a7111_ 2.71
Square Baid'ng 6a ege/ca Pus I ROOW Pat~ Micro6im
rootage 293 001-3430a 2.60
Ilse of building .._... .. SMIP Type Permit Type Cost Type Fire SPrkr w units ...--...I New Sew Cn Permit Issuance
Single Fam Res 1 __. . SFA VN 0 _0,. 001-32204 _ 70.50
Class of f New AddBare AR nitlo s Repae RertodM Removal Replace ConmuaionTax
Work I X 001-31601 117.20
Desc,be work in derail: DW.FeW„w1W=
Addition of 293 sf to rear of master bedroom .with new 001-32210 0.00
sliding doors and fix framed window. Too match existing Construction Permit
exterior.
001-32203 0.00
Sewer Inspection
003-32202 _ .00
Special Conditions: Sewer Main
420.38704
Sewer Agreement
T&A 0.00
Sewer Contedon Fee
DO NOT CONCEAL OR COVER ANY CONSTRUCTION UNTIL THE WORK IS INSPECTED 420.38703 0.00
IMPORTANT Drainage Fee
0.00
The issuance of this permit shall not be held to be an approval of the violation of any provisions of any TUMF Fee
city or county ordinance or state law. 134-33110 _ 0-00
Inspections of work are subject to an approved set of plans being on the job. Changes to plans are Misc.Filing Fee
not to be made without permission of the Building and Safety Divisions. _._ 0.00
Public Arts Fee
The owner and/or contractor is responsible for establishing all property lines.All utilities must be 150-34390 0.00
underground. Planning nee
This permit will expire if work is not started in 180 days or if more than 180 days elapses between 001-34303 _ p.00
Inspections. Technology Fee
001-32214 35.23
I certify that I am familiar with all requirements of the City of Palm Springs as they apply to this permit -
and understand that these requirements must be completed prior to final inspection and that no General Plan Maint.Fee
certification of occupancy will be issued until such time as these requirements are met. I certify that 001-34310 0.00
I have read this application and state that nformalon is true and correct.
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cQt1Fost MEMORANDUM
Date: March 21, 2018
To: Mayor Robert Moon
Mayor Pro Tern J.R. Roberts
Councilmember Geoff Kors
Councilmember Lisa Middleton
Councilmember Christy Holstege
David Ready, City Manager
From: Flinn Fagg, Director of Planning Services
Subject: Agenda Item #213 —William Holden Deepwell Residence Historic Designation
Revised Minutes
Attached are revised minutes reflecting the Historic Site Preservation Board (HSPB) action to
recommend designation of the William Holden Deepwell Residence. These revised minutes are
intended to replace the minutes that were included in the published agenda package.
The HSPB board members requested that the minutes be revised to clearly identify the altered
elements that should be included in the defining characteristics of the approving resolution. The
altered elements include the following:
• Slump-block wall materials;
• Site walls;
• Windows on the street elevation; and
• Entry door.
Should the residence be restored at a future point in time, the HSPB would recommend that
these elements be returned to their original condition.
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EXCERPTS OF MINUTES
At the Historic Site Preservation Board meeting of the City of Palm Springs, held
February 13, 2018, the Historic Site Preservation Board took the following action:
2.A. AN APPLICATION BY MARK & JANE GARRISON, OWNERS, FOR
CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE DESIGATION OF "THE WILLIAM HOLDEN
RESIDENCE" LOCATED AT 1323 SOUTH DRIFTWOOD DRIVE, ZONE
(CASE HSPB #110). (KL)
Staff member Lyon summarized the staff report.
Member Hays asked for clarification of the status of the site (comprised of four
parcels).
Chair Johns opened the public hearing.
JANE GARRISON, owner, clarified the pool was renovated but is in the same
size and shape as the original pool. She emphasized the importance of the
designation of the site to minimize the possibility that future owners would
subdivide and sell off portions of the site, demolish the home and build four tract
homes in its place. She also clarified that there are two Holden residences in
Palm Springs and requested that the home, if designated, be distinguished
separately from the other Holden residence.
RON MARSHALL, representing the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation
(PSPF) spoke in support of the nomination. He asserted that although the staff
report did not make the finding for Criteria 5 (master builder), PSPF believes it
should.
Member La Voie questioned the factor of "Integrity", and the adverse impact of
the 2012 renovation on the site's integrity.
Member Hays asked Mr. Marshall for his opinion on the naming of the home.
Member Burkett expressed concern about the integrity of the site, noting it is not
a required finding in the City's historic preservation ordinance.
Member Marsh asked for clarification on the status of the four lots and placement
of the home on the lots. (The home straddles at least two of the lots.)
CHRIS MENRAD, representing the Palm Springs Modern Committee, expressed
concern about the site's integrity, noting if Holden were to see it today, he would
not likely recognize the house due to the 2012 renovation. He emphasized the
importance of a site's integrity in making findings in support of possible historic
designation and noted the house is not intact as it was during Holden's
ownership of the home.
Seeing no other persons wishing to speak, the Chair closed the public hearing.
Member Dixon opined that the 2012 renovation did not compromise the historic
significance of the site, and that builder Joseph Pawling should be noted as
contributing to the historic significance of the site.
Chair Johns opined that the site's integrity has been maintained although the
home has been changed. He suggested the site be distinguished from the other
Holden residence in the city as "the William Holden Deepwell Residence".
Member Hays opined that he agrees that integrity is important, much of the
original materials that were removed could be reconstructed. He stated he is in
support of the proposed designation.
Director Fagg reminded the Board of the definition of a Class 1 historic site states
"...for use when the structure or site still exists as it did during the historic period
or is restorable." Thus if the Board believes the site is "restorable" it could
potentially make findings in support of Class 1 designation.
Member La Voie expressed concern about the site's integrity but opined that the
home is worth preserving because of its architecture. He stated the house is
more reflective of its 2012 renovation than as a 1955 structure. He requested
that the list of character-defining features and non-contributing features be noted
in the resolution.
Staff member Lyon clarified the importance of listing in the resolution what is the
original fabric of the site and what is not, for future Board's consideration of future
alterations. He clarified the Criteria on "master builder" also includes the finding
of"influencing his age", which staff could not make the finding.
Member Dixon asked for clarification on the term "remodel" with respect to the
pool. Staff Lyon clarified the importance of the distinction of "restore" versus
"remodel" when considering a possible historic designation and the current pool
is not a restored version of the original pool, it is an entirely reconstructed (new)
pool, albeit in roughly the same location as the original.
Member Burkett opined that the focus of the findings to consider a site's historic
significance is only the criteria under definition which doesn't include "integrity".
Staff member Lyon clarified that Municipal Code 8.05.020 requires that the Board
must find that the case before them meets the definition of a historic site and that
definition includes "...location, design, setting, materials, workmanship or
aesthetic effect' — these are the factors of Integrity, and thus in making its
findings, the Board must consider the factors of integrity in addition to the seven
criteria listed therein.
M/S/C (La Voie/Dixon) to adopt Resolution HSPB 110: "A resolution of the
Historic Site Preservation Board finding that the William Holden Deepwell
Residence meets the definition of a historic site as outlined in the staff report and
that (1) the listing of defining characteristics (page 9 item 4) and non-contributing
elements listed in the staff report be included in the resolution, (2) the lost or
significantly altered characteristics be included (including the slump-block walls,
site walls, windows on the street elevation, and entry door), (3) that the site (all
four lots) be part of the contributing element of the site, and (4) that Criteria 5
(based on Joseph Pawling as a master builder) be incorporated as one of the
findings." (7-0 to approve.)
ACTION:
M/S/C (La Voie/Dixon) to adopt Resolution HSPB 110: "A resolution of the
Historic Site Preservation Board finding that the William Holden Deepwell
Residence meets the definition of a historic site as outlined in the staff report and
that (1) the listing of defining characteristics (page 9 item 4) and non-contributing
elements listed in the staff report be included in the resolution, (2) the lost or
significantly altered characteristics be included, (3) that the site (all four lots) be
part of the contributing element of the site, and (4) that Criteria 5 (based on
Joseph Pawling as a master builder) be incorporated as one of the findings." (7-0
to approve.)
I, JOANNE BRUGGEMANS, Administrative Secretary for the City of Palm Springs,
hereby certify that the above action was taken by Historic Site Preservation Board of the
City of Palm Springs on the thirteenth day of February, 2018 by the following vote:
AYES: La Voie, Marsh, Hays, Dixon, Kiser, Burkett, Johns
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
Joanne Bruggeman
Adminstrative Secr tary
aL TWENTY-NINE PALMS BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
KlPol 46-200 Harrison Place. Coachella, California.92236.Ph. 760.863.2444.Fax:760.863,2449
March 19, 2018
AnthonyJ. Mejia MMC, City Clerk
City of Palm Springs
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
RE: CONSIDERATION OF CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE DESIGNATION OF
"THE WILLIAM HOLDEN DEEPWELL RESIDENCE"
1323 SOUTH DRIFTWOOD DRIVE; CASE HSPB 110
Dear Mr. Mejia,
This letter is in regards to consultation for HSPB 110, which involves the consideration for the
Class 1 Historic Site Designation of"The William Holden Deepwell Residence".The Tribal
Historic Preservation Office (THPO) is not aware of any additional archaeological/cultural sites
or properties in the project areas that pertain to the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission
Indians. Since this project is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act, because it
has no potential for resulting in the physical changes to the environment,the THPO does not
have any specific concerns and defers to the comments of any other affiliated Tribes.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the THPO at (760) 775-3259 or by
email: TNPConsultation@29palmsbomi-nsn.gov.
Sincerely,
Anthon rigal,Jr.
Tribal Historic Preservation Officer
cc: Darrell Mike, Twenty-Nine Palms Tribal Chairman
Sarah Bliss, Twenty-Nine Palms Tribal Cultural Specialist
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