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HomeMy WebLinkAbout24312RESOLUTION NO. 24312 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE CARL E. HAYMOND RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 1415 NORTH CAMINO DEL CENTRO AS A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE, HSPB 107, ZONE R-1-A, APN 505-192-008. 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. William Stewart, owner and applicant, has 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 1415 North Camino Centro (APN #505-192-008). The application included a historic resources report ("the report") prepared by the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation, dated April, 2017. C. In June 2017, members of the Historic Site Preservation Board (HSPB) conducted individual guided site inspections of the proposed historic site, accompanied by City staff. D. On June 13, 2017, a noticed public hearing to consider Case HSPB #107 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 voted to recommend that the City Council designate the Carl Haymond Residence as a Class 1 Historic Site. F. On October 4, 2017 a noticed public hearing to consider Case HSPB #107 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. 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: Resolution No. 24312 Page 2 (a) Historic Site. An historic site is any real property such as: a building; a structure, including but not limited to archways, tiled areas and similar architectural elements, an archaeological excavation or object that is unique or significant because of its location, design, setting, materials, workmanship or aesthetic effect. The Council finds that the Haymond Residence meets this definition because of its design, which reflects the tenets of the Modern era in architecture and its aesthetic effect that seamlessly merges the interior and exterior living spaces of the home. 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: Criterion 3: That the site reflects or exemplifies a particular period of the national, state or local history, On page 22, the report examines the Haymond Residence under this criterion. It asserts that the site reflects the Modern Period in architecture (1925-1960's). As noted in the report on page 23, the period in history from the 1930's through the 1960's saw a significant shift in the prevalent architectural styles of both commercial and residential structures in Palm Springs. Development in Palm Springs, from its early beginnings as a small village centered around the geothermal springs, tended to be in "revivalist" architectural styles that were popular throughout the United States during the 1920's and 30's. Derivatives of Spanish Colonial Revival were the most popular style found in Palm Springs. As the town grew and attracted celebrities and wealthy socialites, the revivalist styles began to seem 'old-fashioned" and Modern architectural styles began to gain in popularity. By the post -World War II period, Palm Springs was emerging as a "hot bed" of Modern Architecture, as stylistic tastes became more sophisticated and many young architects found ample commissions with clients willing to embrace the "newer" Modern style. The Haymond Residence is a good example of a custom - designed private residence integrating the tenets of Modernism: smooth unadorned surfaces, minimal ornament, use of screen walls to define space and provide visual privacy open floor plans, and an emphasis on "blurring the lines" between indoor space and outdoor space through the use of expansive glass doors and windows. The design and detailing of the home at 1415 North Camino Centro integrate many of these design features. The City Council determines that the Haymond Residence reflects the Modern period in architectural design, which became a prevalent architectural choice in Palm Springs during this period and thus qualifies as a historic site under this criterion. Criterion 4: That embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction; Resolution No. 24312 Page 3 The report on page 22 and 23 evaluates the Haymond residence against this criterion. The Haymond residence is constructed of conventional wood frame and stucco construction. Its significance relative to this criterion lies not in its method of construction, but rather in its use of factory -manufactured components such as aluminum sliding doors and windows, "jalousie type" windows for ventilation, mass- produced steel kitchen cabinets and modular cast aluminum grill units (referred to in the report as "AGU's"). These mass-produced screen units, much like the ubiquitous architectural concrete screen block units found in scores of buildings in Palm Springs from the fifties and sixties, could be purchased and arranged in various configurations to create privacy screens, solar control, garden walls, and in the case of the Haymond residence, were stacked vertically between thin steel tube columns used to support the expansive roof over the back terrace. These cast aluminum screen panels became the "ornament" in the otherwise undecorated and planer forms and volumes of the home. In this way, the Haymond Residence embodies distinctive characteristics of the Modern period in architecture in which "ornament" became expressed as functional and structural components of the home rather than "applied decoration". Thus, the City Council finds that the Haymond Residence meets the definition of a historic site as characterized under Criterion 4. SECTION 2. DEFINING HISTORIC CHARACTERISTICS AND NON- CONTRIBUTING FEATURES: The physical character -defining historic features of this site include the following: 1. The simple rectilinear volumes and massing of the residence. 2. The stucco "frames" with the modular prefabricated metal screen units. 3. The double front entry doors with matching solid transom panels. 4. The thin steel tube columns with the ornamental metal screens and the expansive terrace roof. 5. The diamond -shaped terrazzo and exposed aggregate concrete of the rear terrace and the exposed aggregate concrete walkway "pads" at the front entry. 6. The expansive use of glass across the rear fagade that "blurs the distinction between indoor and outdoor living spaces (note that some of the large sliding glass doors and window units are not original, however, the "wall-to-wall" transparency achieved by these large expanses of glass is the contributing feature). The non-contributing features include the following: 1. The site landscaping. 2. The outdoor shower and glass pocket door off the master bath. 3. The water features adjacent to the front entry, south of the swimming pool. 4. The barbeque grill structure. 5. The various gates in the garden walls with the ornamental metal panels (while these panels are of the same pattern and design as those found on the front and back of the home, they were not part of the original construction of the home. Resolution No. 24312 Page 4 SECTION 3. FINDINGS: Pursuant to PSMC 8.05.160 ("Findings and Decisions — Resolution'), the City Council must make findings in support of the historic site designation as follows: "If the city council shall find that the purposes of this chapter are furthered by designation of property as an historic site or district, such Endings shall be stated in a resolution designating such property within such historic site or district. " The purpose of the Historic Preservation Chapter of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is outlined in PSMC Section 8.05.010 as follows: "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." The Council finds that the designation of the Carl Haymond Residence would further the purpose of the historic preservation ordinance because it would preserve this building which exemplifies the post-war period in Palm Springs in which the previously popular "revival styles" of the 20's and 30's were cast off as being too 'old-fashioned" and architectural stylistic preferences began leaning toward more sophisticated and internationally recognized Modern architectural styles which are characterized in this home. It also embodies a tenet of the Modern period in architectural design in which "structure" is "ornament". This is expressed in the use of cast aluminum screens that provided not only structural support and privacy, but also served as the decorative ornament for the home. Therefore, designation of the Carl Haymond Residence as a Class 1 historic site furthers the purpose of the historic preservation ordinance. 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: Resolution No. 24312 Page 5 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 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 1415 North Camino Centro (APN #505-192-008), "The Carl E. Haymond Residence," a Class 1 Historic Site (Case HSPB #107). ADOPTED THIS 4T" DAY OF OCTOBER, 2017. David H. Ready, Esq., PLC City Manager ATTEST: Kathleen D. Hart, MMC Interim City Clerk Resolution No. 24312 Page 6 CERTIFICATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS) I, KATHLEEN D. HART, Interim City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that Resolution No. 24312 is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on the 4t" day of October, 2017, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mayor Moon NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None RECUSED: None Kors, Mills, Roberts, Mayor Pro Tern Foat, and 4 Kathleen D. Hart, MMC Interim City Clerk