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DATE: March 15, 2017 PUBLIC HEARING
SUBJECT: AN APPLICATION BY TODD HAYS, OWNER, FOR CLASS 1 HISTORIC
DESIGNATION OF 1520 EAST TACHEVAH DRIVE, `THE ALBERT
FREY BEL VISTA HOME," HSPB #105, (ZONE R-1-C).
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Department of Planning Services
SUMMARY
This is a request for Class 1 historic designation of the residence at 1520 E. Tachevah
Drive, which was designed by Albert Frey as part of the Bel Vista Subdivision. The
property owner, Todd Hays, has restored the residence and prepared the historic
resources report in support of the nomination. The Historic Site Preservation Board
recommended approval of the nomination at their meeting of February 14, 2017.
If designated as a Class 1 site, the property would be subject to the historic preservation
requirements of Palm Springs Municipal Code (PSMC) Section 8.05, and the current
and subsequent owners will be required to maintain the site consistent with that
ordinance. In addition, the property owner would be eligible to apply for a historic
property preservation agreement, commonly referred to as a "Mills Act Contract'.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Open the public hearing and receive testimony.
2. Close the public hearing and adopt Resolution # "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING
THE RESIDENCE AT 1520 EAST TACHEVAH DRIVE (APN #507-124-008), `THE
ALBERT FREY BEL VISTA HOME," A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE, HSPB #105 (ZONE
R-1-C).
BACKGROUND AND SETTING:
The single-family residence at 1520 E. Tachevah Drive is one of fifteen homes within
the Bel Vista subdivision, which was developed in 1946 by the development team of
Albert Frey, Culver Nichols and Sallie Stevens Nichols. This is the second residence
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from the subdivision that has been nominated for local designation; the residence at
1164 N. Calle Rolph (HSPB 100) was designated a Class 1 site by the City Council in
May 2016.
Frey designed the residences for the subdivision utilizing a single floor plan that was
then rotated or reversed so as to provide variety to the streetscape. The affordable
residences were designed utilizing a simple, modernist vocabulary, and served as a
precursor to the Meiselman and Alexander subdivisions that would be developed later.
The residence retains a high degree of integrity, with very few modifications to the
interior or exterior. The owner has utilized the original paint colors on the interior and
exterior, and has retained the original fixtures and fittings to the extent possible.
Modifications to the original structure include new HVAC equipment and screening
added to the roof, and a window in one of the bedrooms has been replaced with a pair
of French doors.
Related Relevant City Actions by HSPB; Planning, Fire, Building, etc...
January 2017 Site inspection by members of the HSPB and City Staff.
February 14, The Historic Site Preservation Board (HSPB) recommended approval
2017 of the Class 1 designation to the City Council by a vote of 6-0-1 (Hays
— abstain).
Ownership Status
A ril 2015 Purchase b current owner.
STAFF 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 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
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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 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.
Definition of an Historic Site
Section 8.05.020 of the Municipal Code provides the definition of a historic site; the
nomination report provides an evaluation of the subject property in accordance with this
definition. The following analysis identifies conformance to the criteria for consideration
for Class 1 designation:
(a) Historic Site.
An historic site is any real property such as: a building; a structure, including but not
limited to archways, tiled areas and similar architectural elements; an archaeological
excavation or object that is unique or significant because of its location, design,
setting, materials, workmanship or aesthetic effect and:
1. That is associated with events that have made a meaningful contribution to the
nation, state or community, or
The subject property does not meet this criterion.
2. That is associated with lives of persons who made meaningful contribution to
national, state or local history; or
The nomination report indicates that the subdivision and houses were designed
by Albert Frey and developed by Frey in partnership with Sallie Stevens Nichols
and Culver Nichols. Sallie and Culver Nichols are also listed as the first owners
of the residence at 1520 E. Tachevah Drive, eventually selling the home in 1955.
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Sallie Stevens Nichols was the daughter of Prescott Stevens, an early
community founder and developer; Culver was one of the original members of
the committee formed in 1936 to study the incorporation of Palm Springs, and
later served as the first president of the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce.
Both Sallie and Culver were influential in real estate development in the
community, and later donated the land for the Valley Station and parking lots for
the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.
3. That reflects or exemplifies a particular period of the national, state or local
history; or
The report states that the residence (and the Bel Vista Subdivision) holds a
significant place in post-war development in Palm Springs, in that it is the first
modern-style subdivision to be developed and holds a significant place in Palm
Springs' Early Modern Period. The simple, horizontal lines of the residences in
the subdivision served as a precursor to the later Meiselman and Alexander
developments of the 1950's. In particular, the residences of the Bel Vista
Subdivision possess the distinctive characteristics of the International Style,
including the overall horizontality of the structure, the flat roof, open carport, and
use of inexpensive mass-produced materials.
4. That embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of
construction;
While the report does not make the argument that the residence qualifies in
meeting Criterion #4, it could be argued that the details and construction of the
residence are indeed representative of the Early Modern Period in Palm Springs,
and designation of the structure will assist in defining and interpreting the
evolution of residential architecture in the city.
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;
The residence was designed by Albert Frey, whose body of work has been
recognized both locally and nationally. His 1934 design for the Kocher-Samson
Building represents the first international-style structure constructed in Palm
Springs. Other local notable works include the following:
• Frey House I — 1940
• Frey House 11 — 1963
• Loewy Residence — 1946
• Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Valley Station — 1949-1963
• Palm Springs City Hall — 1952
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• North Shore Beach and Yacht Club — 1958
• Tramway Gas Station - 1961
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.
INTEGRITY
The 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 notes that the residence remains largely
unchanged as to design, materials and workmanship, and retains a high degree of
physical integrity.
DEFINING HISTORIC CHARACTERISTICS
The physical character-defining historic features of this site include the following:
1. The residence structure with the following features and finishes:
• The flat roof and horizontal fascia detail;
• The stucco exterior finishes;
• The wood casement windows; and
• All remaining original exterior doors.
2. The curved masonry wall adjacent to the laundry room at the rear of the
residence.
The non-contributing features include the following:
1. The site landscaping and hardscape;
2. The garage door/carport enclosure on the south fagade of the residence;
3. The swimming pool and surrounding deck;
4. The French door in the middle bedroom (added later).
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REQUIRED FINDINGS
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, and 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.
Class 1 designation of the Bel Vista Home would further the purpose of the historic
preservation ordinance because it reflects elements of the City's architectural, social,
and cultural history as follows:
Criterion 2: That is associated with lives of persons who made meaningful
contribution to national, state or local history;
Criterion 3: That reflects or exemplifies a particular period of the national, state or
local history;
Criterion 5: That presents the worts of a master builder, designer, artist, or architect
whose individual genius influenced his age; or that possesses high artistic value.
Based on these findings, the residence qualifies for Class 1 designation pursuant to the
criteria listed in PSMC Chapter 8.05.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) DETERMINATION:
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.
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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 made in a newspaper of general circulation. As of the writing of this report,
staff has received one letter in support of the nomination.
CONCLUSION:
As provided in the analysis, the historic resources report identifies that the residence
meets Criterion 2, 3 and 5 of the definition of a historic site, and furthers the purpose of
the historic preservation ordinance.
Ann Fagg, AICP I ller, MPA, P.E., P.L.S.
Director of Planning Services Assistant City Manager/City Engineer
David H. Ready, Es—. .
City Manager
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3. Historic resource nomination report and application
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE
RESIDENCE AT 1520 EAST TACHEVAH DRIVE (APN
#507-124-008), 'THE ALBERT FREY BEL VISTA HOME," A
CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE, HSPB #105 (ZONE R-1-C).
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. Todd Hays, 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 1520 E. Tachevah Drive (APN #507-124-008). The
application included a historic resources report prepared by Mr. Hays, dated 10
December, 2016.
C. In January 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 February 14, 2017, a noticed public hearing to consider Case HSPB #105
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 6 to 0 to recommend that the
City Council designate the Albert Frey Bel Vista Home as a Class 1 Historic Site.
F. On March 15, 2017, a noticed public hearing to consider Case HSPB #105 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.
H. 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.
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. The subject parcel is eligible for consideration as a historic site
because it conforms to the following criteria established in Palm Springs Municipal Code
(PSMC) Section 8.05.020 (`Definitions"):
Criterion 2: That is associated with lives of persons who made meaningful
contribution to national, state or local history;
The nomination report indicates that the subdivision and houses were designed by
Albert Frey and developed by Frey in partnership with Sallie Stevens Nichols and
Culver Nichols. Sallie and Culver Nichols are also listed as the first owners of the
residence at 1520 E. Tachevah Drive, eventually selling the home in 1955.
Sallie Stevens Nichols was the daughter of Prescott Stevens, an early community
founder and developer; Culver was one of the original members of the committee
formed in 1936 to study the incorporation of Palm Springs, and later served as the first
president of the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce. Both Sallie and Culver were
influential in real estate development in the community, and later donated the land for
the Valley Station and parking lots for the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.
Criterion 3: That reflects or exemplifies a particular period of the national,
state or local history;
The report states that the residence (and the Bel Vista Subdivision) holds a significant
place in post-war development in Palm Springs, in that it is the first modern-style
subdivision to be developed and holds a significant place in Palm Springs' Early Modern
Period. The simple, horizontal lines of the residences in the subdivision served as a
precursor to the later Meiselman and Alexander developments of the 1950's. In
particular, the residences of the Bel Vista Subdivision possess the distinctive
characteristics of the International Style, including the overall horizontality of the
structure, the flat roof, open carport, and use of inexpensive mass-produced materials.
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,-
The residence was designed by Albert Frey, whose body of work has been recognized
both locally and nationally. His 1934 design for the Kocher-Samson Building represents
the first international-style structure constructed in Palm Springs. Other local notable
works include the following:
• Frey House I — 1940
• Frey House II — 1963
• Loewy Residence — 1946
• Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Valley Station — 1949-1963
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• Palm Springs City Hall — 1952
• North Shore Beach and Yacht Club — 1958
• Tramway Gas Station - 1961
SECTION 2. DEFINING HISTORIC CHARACTERISTICS AND NON-
CONTRIBUTING FEATURES: The physical character-defining historic features of this
site include the following:
1. The residence structure with the following features and finishes:
• The flat roof and horizontal fascia detail;
• The stucco exterior finishes;
• The wood casement windows; and
• All remaining original exterior doors.
2. The curved masonry wall adjacent to the laundry room at the rear of the
residence.
The non-contributing features include the following:
1. The site landscaping and hardscape;
2. The garage door/carport enclosure on the south fagade of the residence;
3. The swimming pool and surrounding deck;
4. The French door in the middle bedroom (added later).
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 findings 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."
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Class 1 designation of the Bel Vista Home would further the purpose of the historic
preservation ordinance because it reflects elements of the City's architectural, social,
and cultural history as follows:
Criterion 2: That is associated with lives of persons who made meaningful
contribution to national, state or local history;
Criterion 3: That reflects or exemplifies a particular period of the national,
state or local history,
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.
Based on these findings, the residence qualifies for Class 1 designation pursuant to the
criteria listed in PSMC Chapter 8.05.
SECTION 4. 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 1520
East Tachevah Drive (APN #507-124-008), "The Albert Frey Bel Vista Home," a Class 1
Historic Site (Case HSPB #105).
ADOPTED THIS 15TH DAY OF MARCH, 2017.
David H. Ready, Esq., Ph.D.
City Manager
ATTEST:
Kathleen D. Hart, MMC
Interim City Clerk
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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. 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:
Kathleen D. Hart, MMC
Interim City Clerk
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Nomination Application
For City of Palm Springs
Class 1 Historic Site
Prepared By
Todd Hays
December 10, 2016
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Bel Vista Home: 1520 East Tachevah
Class 1 Historic Site Nomination
Table of Contents
Designation Criteria — House History page 3
Chain of Title page 3
Class 1 Historic Site Designation Application Form page 5
Current Site Photos page 10
Historic Context Statement page 12
Statement of Significance page 13
Integrity Analysis page 17
Bibliography page 19
Appendices page 20
Fig. 1 Original permit, showing Culver Nichols as owner
Fig. 2 Original subdivision map
Fig. 3 Original CC&R's
Fig. 4 Reprint: magazine
Fig. 5 Reprint: newspaper
Fig. 6 Photograph: Centrosoyuz in Moscow
Fig. 7 Plan drawing: Villa Savoye
Fig. 8 Plan drawing: Alluminaire House
Fig. 9 Original floor plan of Bel Vista
Fig. 10& 11 Original Tract Plot Plan
Fig. 12 Interior photos by Gail Thompson
Fig. 13 Early site photo by Julius Schulman
Fig. 14 Original plan drawings by Albert Frey Architects
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Designation Criteria— House History
Master architect Albert Frey designed the single-family residence located at 1520 E. Tachevah
in the early 1940s as part of the 15-home Bel Vista Tract. Sited on a corner lot, the original
address of the property was 1112 N. Calle Rolph. Frey's name alone appears on the
drawings'title block. The property is one of only two homes in the original Bel Vista tract
currently in a restored, near-original condition. With restoration, two more homes might
possibly be contributing while the remaining 11 homes are not contributing.
Not built until after the War largely due to cost issues.' The building permit for the structure
was pulled on August 23, 1945 (fig.1) and construction was completed in 1946. Built on land
owned by Sallie Stevens Nichols and Culver Nichols, the Nichols, along with Frey, served as
the developers of the subdivision. (fig.2,3). Sallie Stevens Nichols and Culver Nichols owned
this particular property until 1955.
Chain of Title: Assessor's data show ownership for 1520 E Tachevah as follows:
Date Owner(s)
1946 to October 1955 Sallie Steven Nichols
October 1955 to April 1964 Frederick G.and Ann Marie(Egan)Hekkala
April 1964 to November 1984 John De Dominic
November 1984 to April 2015 Ronald B. Cohen
April 2015 to Present Todd A.Hays
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Culver Nichols and Sallie Stevens,courtesy Palm Springs Historical Society.
The home and tract represent the first International Style Modern subdivision built in the City
of Palm Springs. One of the City's earliest examples of post-war government sponsored
affordable housing; it reflects the aesthetic of seminal modern designer Le Corbusier and his
influence on Frey's early work. Bel Vista is the only completed and built housing tract
designed by Albert Frey.
From a national context, Bel Vista pre-dates the Country's two most-recognized post-war
modern housing tracts by four years: Hollin Hills outside of Washington D.C. and Arapaho
Acres outside Denver, CO. Construction began on Hillin Hills and Arapaho Acres in 1949 2
1520 E Tachevah has not previously been evaluated for Class 1 Historic Site eligibility.
t Joseph Rosa,Albert Frey:Architect,(New York:Rizzoli, 1990),74.
2 James C.Massey and Shirley Maxwell,"A Modern Model;'Old-House Journal,January,2011,62. 16
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The Bel Vista subdivision was featured in the April 1951 issue of Architect and Engineer
magazine (fig.4), a September, 1959 issue of Daily Enterprise newspaper featuring an interview
with Albert Frey (fig.5), in Joseph Rosa's 1990 book, Albert Frey, Architect and it is featured in
the City of Palm Springs 2016 Citywide Historic Context Statement& Survey Findings.
Another home within the Bel Vista tract — 1164 N Calle Rolph — is HSPB#100.
A summary of how the property meets the City of Palm Springs definitions of a historic site:
8.05.020 (a) paragraph 2, associated with persons who made meaningful contribution: Sallie
Stevens and Culver Nichols, two of Palm Springs' important early real estate developers,
developed the home and subdivision.
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861 N Palm Canyon Drive.Courtesy Palm Springs Historical Society
8.05.020 (a) paragraph 3, exemplifies a particular period: The Bel Vista Residence is eligible
as a Historic Site under the theme of early modern architecture as it possesses unique and
significant characteristics and attributes. Its plain fagade stripped of ornamentation, use of
cantilevered design elements and open interior spaces, and are reflective of an "International
Style"of modernism. The home also exemplifies the description defined in the 2004 City of
Palm Springs Historic Resources Survey,
"Emphasizing geometric forms and textures, strong linear qualities, sparce ornamentation,outdoor living, and usually of a
single story,the homes of this era are readily identifiable. From the 1940s through the 1960s,the residential architecture in the
modernist idiom flourished and became integral to the character now strongly identified with Palm Springs.'a
8.05.020 (a) paragraph 5, presents the work of a master architect: As the work of Albert Frey,
it must be considered the work of a"master architect" Frey is one of Palm Springs' most
noted architects and many of his works are listed on the National Register.
In conclusion, 1520 East Tachevah retains nearly all of its original architectural integrity and
represents numerous characteristics that make it an important part of the historic context of
Post-WWII, early-modern period of Palm Springs. As such, the property is eligible for listing as
a Palm Springs Historic Site under 8.05.020 (a) paragraphs 2, 3 & 5 of the local ordinance's
seven criteria.
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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 designation or to
nominate the formation of historic districts- Applicants are encouraged to review Iwo bulletins from the
US Department of Interior for additional information.
• 'How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Foml' (National
Register Bulletin 16A 1 http %Www np5,gowtustorVnr au1bLea1ions`buhetinr;nr1b16ai1. and
• How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation" {National Register Bulletin 15.
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Complete each item by marking 'x' in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. It
any item does not apply to the property being documented. enter 'NIA' for "not applicable " For
functions, architectural classification. materials. acid areas of significance. enter only categories and
subcategories from the instructions in the Bulletins.
1. Property Information
Historic narne Bel Vista
Other names
Address. 1520 East Tachevah Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262
Assessor parcel number 507 124-008
Owner's name_ Todd Alan flays
Owner's Address 1164 N Calle Rolph
City. Palm Springs State. CA Zip 92262
323 356 2847 323 356 2847
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E-mail address. todd91104@yahoo.com
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Ownership of Property. Check as many boxes as apply.
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Category of Property. Check only one box.
Building(s)
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Object
Number of Resources within Property. TOTAL must include at least One (1) in Contributing Column.
Contributing Noncontributing
X Buildings
Sites
Structures
Objects
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".
Bel Vista
3. Use or Function
Historic Use or Function:
single family residence
Current Use or Function:
single family residence
4. Description
Architect: Albert Frey
Construction Date and Source: 1946, County Assessor
Architectural Classification: residential
Construction Materials:
Foundation: slab Roof: composition
Walls: wood and plaster Other:
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 (Check "✓ "in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property for listing)
Events
0 (1) Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the
broad patterns of our history.
Persons
0 (2) Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past.
Architecture
0 (3) That reflects or exemplifies a particular period of national, State or local history, or
(4) Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or
(5) Represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or
(6) Represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack individual
distinction.
Archeology
(7) Property has yielded, or is likely to yield information important In prehistory or history.
Criteria Considerations (Check "✓ " in all the boxes that apply.)
owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes.
removed from its original location.
a birthplace or a grave.
a cemetery.
a reconstructed building, object, or structure.
a commemorative property.
less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past 50 years.
6. Statement of Significance
Attach an explanation of any of the numbered criteria selected in Section 5 (above).
Significant Event (Complete if Criterion i is marked above)
Significant Person (Complete if Criterion 2 is marked above)
Significant Architecture (Complete for each of Criteria 3, 4, 5 and!or 6 marked above)
Significant Archeologically (Complete if Criterion 7 is marked above)
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7. Integrity Analysis
Attach an analysis of the Building /Site/ District's integrity based on the criteria in this section.
In addition to being determined eligible under at least one of the Applicable Criteria listed above, the
building / site / district must also retain its architectural integrity. Integrity is based on significance:
Why, where, and when a property is important. Only after significance is fully established can a
determination be made with regard to the issue of integrity.
There are seven aspects or qualities that, in various combinations, define integrity: Location, Design,
Setting, Materials, Workmanship, Feeling and Association. To retain historic integrity, a property
will always possess several, and usually most, of the aspects. The retention of specific aspects of
integrity is paramount for a property to convey its significance.
To complete an analysis of the Building / Site / District's integrity, the following steps are
recommended:
• Define the essential physical features that must be present for the property to represent its
significance.
• Determine whether the essential physical features are visible enough to convey their
significance.
• Determine whether the property needs to be compared with similar properties.
• Determine, based on the significance and essential physical features, which aspects of integrity
are particularly vital to the property being nominated and if they are present.
• Ultimately, the question of integrity is answered by whether or not the property retains the
identity for which it is significant.
8. Bibliography
Attach a list of all books, articles, and other sources cited or used in preparing this application. Also,
identify any previous surveys that cite the subject property, or any other documentation that may be on
file.
9. Geographical Data
Acreage of Property: 10,454 sf
Property Boundary Description. Attach a description of the boundaries of the property.
OR
District Boundary Description: Attach an explanation for the selection of the district boundaries.
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10. Form Prepared By
Name/title: Todd Hays
Organization: owner
Street address: 1164 N Calle Rolph
City: Palm Springs State: CA Zip: 92262
Telephone: 323 356 2847 Cell: 323 356 2847 Fax: 626 243 4288
E-mail address: todd91104@yahoo.com
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 districts boundries.
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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Historic Context Statement
Evaluating the importance of Albert Frey's Bel Vista tract and its place in his body of work must
begin prior to the architect's arrival in America. The buildings Frey worked on and the ideas he
was exposed to while working in Europe after World War I would form the basis for his ideas
about housing when he came to America." Frey's preoccupation with affordable housing is
evident as early as 1928.5 His earliest design for an affordable housing unit came that same
year with his Minimal Metal Houses Many of the European pioneers of Modernism were deeply
interested in creating inexpensive housing for working people, including Le Corbusier, Mies
van der Rohe and Walter Gropius.7 It is during Frey's tenure at the offices of Le Corbusier,
specifically in his work on Centrosoyuz in Moscow and Villa Savoye in France, where Frey's
interest in contrasting curved and rectilinear forms in architecture first appears. (figs,7)8
These theories and practice would continue taking shape following Frey's arrival in the United
States. In the April 1931 article for The Architectural Record titled, "Real Estate Subdivisions for
Low-Cost Housing," authored with A. Lawrence Kocher, Frey and Kocher explored the concept
of varying the placement of an identical house plan within a development to reduce costs. The
pair's first realized example of low-cost housing is the Aluminaire House designed for the Allied
Arts and Building Products Exhibition in 1931. Kocher and Frey's design concept for the
Aluminaire House was to incorporate the aesthetic of European Modernism,9 and it is
considered to be one of the earliest buildings in America to reflect the influence of European
Modernism and is the first in the United States influenced by Le Corbusier.10 Although credited
to A. Lawrence Kocher and Albert Frey, design for the Aluminaire House was largely the work
4 Rosa,13.
5 lbid,15.
6 Gloria Koenig,Frey,(Hong Kong:Taschen,2008),9.
7 Aluminaire House,Historic Structure Report,(New York:Higgins&Quasebarth,1998),14.
&Allen Cunningham,do.como.mo Modern Movement Heritage,(London:Taylor&Francis,1998),137.
9 Higgins&Quasebarth,15.
10 Higgins&Quasebarth, 13.
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of Albert Frey." (fig.8) Kocher allied himself with more proficient designers in the creation of
several important buildings, as he was more of an ideas man than a designer.12
The early modern period in California's Coachella Valley began with construction of the area's
first modern building, Rudolph M. Schindler's Paul and Betty Popenoe Cabin in 1922
(demolished). Lloyd Wright followed closely in Palm Springs with his Oasis Hotel, designed in
1925 (mostly demolished). According to the City of Palm Springs 2016 Citywide Historic
Context Statement, it was Pearl McCallum McManus and her husband Austin McManus, a
realtor from Pasadena, who first proposed modern architecture for a residential subdivision. "In
1925, she approached Lloyd Wright, whom she had engaged to design the Oasis Hotel (1925)
to design a "prototype house"for a subdivision that McManus, herself, described as 'very
modern'."The homes were never built.
Prior to this period of modern design, there was a wide range of architectural styles
throughout the residential neighborhoods of the Coachella Valley—from adobe and Mexican
hacienda to ranch, craftsman and Prairie Style. While Palm Springs had proven itself fertile
ground for innovative styles of residential architecture, it was only in the form of one-of-a-
kind, single family homes.
The decade following Wright and Schindler's first projects, the early modern movement
continued in Palm Springs when Albert Frey and A. Lawrence Kocher built their Kocher-
Samson building in 1934, followed closely by Frey and John Porter Clark's Guthrie House in
1935 — featured in the Perdue University Housing Research Project entitled, "Portfolio of Low-
Cost Houses."13 Frey & Clark progressed the early modern period with their Hallberg House
(demolished) in 1936. Soon after, Millard Sheets designed his Ship of the Desert in 1936,
Richard Neutra designed the Grace Lewis Miller House in 1937 and John Porter Clark ended a
remarkable decade with his own house (still standing) in 1939.
In 1939 Albert Frey authored "In Search of a Living Architecture;"wherein he further develops
his ideas on how the natural environment influences the built environment, writing, "...curved
and irregular contours create and welcome contrasts to the rectilinear practical house form.i14
He put these theories and his early modern design influences into practice in his designs for
Frey House #1 in 1940 (mostly demolished) and the Sieroty Residence (an adaptation of the
Halberg house) in 1941.
Modern design continued to flourish in Palm Springs after the War and the City's economy
began to prosper. Celebrities and wealthy business people discovered the desert oasis and
stimulated the need for hotels, nightclubs and restaurants. Tourism — driven, in part, by
Hollywood elite — transformed Palm Springs from a quiet village into a city. In 1946, Frey
designed a home for noted industrial designer Raymond Lowey, Schindler designed the Toole
House and Richard Neutra designed the Kaufmann House. E. Stewart Williams' house for
Frank Sinatra followed in 1947.
The City also became an economical destination for some of the nearly 13 million service men
and women returning from the war.15 This influx of soldiers led to a post-war building boom that
saw the need for schools, hospitals, a larger airport and other public projects.16
I I Cunningham, 137,
12 Higgins&Ouasebarth, 11.
13 Koenig, 13.
14 Albert Frey,In Search of a Living Architecture, 1939,38.
15 James C.Massey and Shirley Maxwell,"After the War,"Old-House Journal, March/April,2004,88. 26
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Designed during WW II, it was the War Workers coming to Palm Springs after the War who
enabled construction of Bel Vista. While some architect-designed contemporary houses were
built after the war, the economical ranch house was more the norm.17 Construction of Bel
Vista began with financial assistance from the Home Owners Loan Corporation". Built of
standard wood frame construction with wood lath and stucco, Bel Vista was originally
designed specifically as War Workers' housing. Since the government subsidized the
development's construction, it had to follow specific design guidelines. Fifteen single-family
homes were built using a single floor plan. (figs) Using the theories he wrote about more than
a decade earlier, Frey achieved a variation in appearance from the street by rotating and
flipping the plan on each lot, thereby allowing different sides to face the street. (fig. 10, 11)
Each house was given added individuality by altering the setbacks from the street. The plan
features many exterior doors, through both private and communal spaces, thereby creating a
heightened sense of indoor/outdoor living. The Bel Vista plan is almost identical to one of
Frey's Farmhouse designs for the United States Department of Agriculture of 1934; that
project, like Bel Vista, sought to provide economical housing.19
Statement of Significance
Criterion 2: (associated with lives of persons who made meaningful contribution to national,
state or local history.)
Architect Albert Frey designed the Tachevah Residence and executed its construction with
the developer/builder team of Frey, Sallie Stevens and Culver Nichols.
The Builders and first owners of 1520 E Tachevah were Sallie Stevens Nichols (1908-1982)
and Culver Nichols (1905-1995), two prominent and influential local real estate owners and
developers. Culver Nichols, one of the original members of the committee formed in 1936 to
study the incorporation of Palm Springs, was the first President of the Palm Springs Chamber
of Commerce in 1940. Sallie Stevens Nichols is the daughter of Prescott T. Stevens, an early
founder and real estate developer of Palm Springs. Stevens is credited with stabilizing the
public water system in the City and building its first golf course.20 Additionally, Culver served
on the committee that investigated the feasibility of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. It was
the Nichols'who donated the property used for the Valley Station and first tower.21
John Porter Clark is credited with introducing Frey to the Nichols'. After graduating from
Cornell, Clark returned to Pasadena where he apprenticed with Garrett Van Pelt, in the
architectural firm of Van Pelt and Lind. While in Pasadena, Clark met Sallie and Culver
Nichols, then a Pasadena Realtor, who encouraged him to relocate to Palm Springs.22 It was
this introduction to the Nichols', and their subsequent introduction to Albert Frey, that would
lead to Frey's work on the Bel Vista project and his work on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Valley Station, its striking parabolic canopy still standing today at the entrance to the City.
16 Patrick McGrew,'The Hugh Stephens Residence,"HSPB Nomination, February,2010, 15.
17 Massey and Maxwell,90.
is Rosa,74
19 Ibid,75.
20 McGrew, 13.
21 Janice Kleinschmidt,High and Mighty, Palm Springs Life,September,2013.
22 Ron and Barbara Marshall, The Dougherty Residence,"HSPB Nomination,February,2014, 16. 27
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The residence qualifies for listing as a Class i Historic Site on the local registry under
Criterion 2.
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Criterion 3: (reflects or exemplifies a particular period of the national, state or local history).
The aesthetic influences of the Bel Vista residence place it clearly in the historic context of
Palm Springs' Early Modern Period. Frey's intimate knowledge and understanding of the
International Style afforded him the opportunity to incorporate practical, modern designs that
heightened postwar optimism. As such, the residence can be viewed as an important
example of the historic trends that have come to define Palm Springs' reputation as a center
of important mid-century architecture. The 1520 E. Tachevah is eligible under the theme of
modern architecture because it possesses distinctive characteristics that make up the many
qualities of the early roots of the style. The structure's overall horizontality, flat roof, carport,
inexpensive mass-produced materials and plan that strives to blur the line between the
indoors and outdoors work together to embody the modern aesthetic.
The home was erected in 1946 by the developer team of Frey and Sallie Stevens Nichols and
Culver Nichols as a part of the larger 15-home Bel Vista tract. The project was financed
through the Home Owners' Loan Corporation (HOLC), a government-sponsored corporation
established in 1933 under President Franklin D. Roosevelt as part of the New Deal.23
Built following years of Spanish influenced tracts, including Palm Canyon Mesa in 1924, Las
Palmas Estates and Merito Vista in 1926 and Palm Springs Estates in 1927 (built by Sallie
Stevens'father, Prescott T. Stevens), Bel Vista represents the first International Style modern
subdivision built in the City of Palm Springs. Bel Vista was completed ten years before Jack
Meiselman would build his earliest modern-style tracts in 1956: Karlisa Cove and Palm Lane.
The residence qualifies for listing as a Class 1 Historic Site on the local registry under
Criterion 3.
23"Home Owners'Loan Corporation,"accessed on 21 October 2016,httpsYlen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_owners'_Loan_Corporation 28
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Criterion 5: (represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values).
The architect Albert Frey qualifies individually as "master architect," having been identified as
such in several previous city designations.
Born in Zurich, Switzerland in October, 1903, Frey received his architecture diploma in 1924 from the
Institute of Technology in Winterthur, Switzerland. Frey worked on various architectural projects in
Belgium from 1924 through 1928. In 1928, Frey secured a position in the Paris office of the noted
International Style architect Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret. Frey left after 10 months to take up
work in the United States, yet maintained a friendship with Le Corbusier for many years.
Frey, the first architect in America to have worked directly with Le Corbusier, soon began working with
the American architect A. Lawrence Kocher, managing editor of Architectural Record. Their
collaboration would last until 1938. The pair contributed significantly to the American
modernist movement through their work and numerous articles published in Architectural Record on
urban planning,the modernist aesthetic, and technology — one collaboration was the 1931 Aluminaire
House, designed for an exhibition, and later sold to New York architect Wallace K. Harrison. Harrison
used it as a guesthouse on his Long Island property for years. Another of their commissions was an
office/apartment dual-use building for Kocher's brother, Dr. J. J. Kocher of Palm Springs. This project
introduced Frey to the California desert, which was to become his home and the backdrop for most of
his subsequent work. From 1935 to 1937 Frey worked with John Porter Clark (1905-1991), under the
Pasadena, CA firm of Van Pelt and Lind Architects as both were yet unlicensed in California. In April,
1937, Frey briefly returned to the east coast to work on the Museum of Modern Art in New York. While
in New York, Frey married Marion Cook, a writer whom he had met in Palm Springs. Having completed
his work on the Museum of Modern Art in 1939, he and Cook returned to Palm Springs where Frey
resumed a collaboration with Clark that would last nearly twenty years.
At the end of World War II, Palm Springs'population nearly tripled and the city experienced a building
boom. Known as an escape for the Hollywood elite and a winter haven for east coast industrialists,
Palm Springs emerged as a resort community for a broader segment of the American populace with
more leisure time than any previous generation. Veterans and their families also migrated to the desert
after the war. Clark and Frey received several commissions from the returning soldiers for homes and
small businesses during this time. Frey and Clark were well positioned to capitalize on this, and both
the city and their firm benefited from an unprecedented period of construction. Significant buildings by
Frey include:
- Aluminaire House, 1930(with A. Lawrence Kocher)
- Kocher-Samson Building, 1934 (with A. Lawrence Kocher)
- Frey House I, 1940 and Frey House II, 1963
- Loewy House, built for industrial designer Raymond Loewy, 1946
- Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Valley Station, 1949-1963
- Palm Springs City Hall, 1952
- North Shore Beach and Yacht Club at North Shore, Salton Sea, 1958
-Tramway Gas Station, 1961
Source:Wikipedia
As the work of a Master, and for its high artistic values, the residence qualifies for listing as a
Class 1 Historic Site on the local registry under Criterion 5.
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Integrity Analysis: The Seven Aspects of Integrity
(source:U.S.Department of the Interior)
Integrity
The National Register traditionally recognizes a property's integrity through seven aspects or qualities:
location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association.
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Location
Location is the place where the historic property was constructed or the place where the 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. The Tachevah 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 (or its
significant alteration) 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; and arrangement and type of plantings in a designed landscape. Design
can also apply to districts, whether they are important primarily for historic association, architectural value,
information potential, or a combination thereof. For districts significant primarily for historic association or
architectural value, design concerns more than just the individual buildings or structures located within the
boundaries. It also applies to the way in which buildings, sites, or structures are related: for example,
spatial relationships between major features;visual rhythms in a streetscape or landscape plantings; the
layout and materials of walkways and roads; and the relationship of other features, such as statues, water
fountains, and archeological sites. The Tachevah Residence's essential characteristics of form,plan,
space, structure, and style have survived almost entirely 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. These features and their relationships should be examined not only within the exact
boundaries of the property, but also between the property and its surroundings. This is particularly
important for districts. The setting of the Tachevah Residence still reflects the architect's original
design relationship of site and structure.
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 reveal the preferences of those who created the property and indicate the availability of
particular types of materials and technologies. Indigenous materials are often the focus of regional
building traditions and thereby help define an area's sense of time and place. A property must retain the
key exterior materials dating from the period of its historic significance. If the property has been
rehabilitated, the historic materials and significant features must have been preserved.The property must
also be an actual historic resource, not a recreation; a recent structure fabricated to look historic is not
eligible. Likewise, a property whose historic features and materials have been lost and then reconstructed
is usually not eligible. The Tachevah Residence's exterior surface materials have been painted to
match the original colors palette. With one exception, the exterior doors and windows are to
original specifications.
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
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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 Tachevah
Residence continues to express a high degree of early modern 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. A grouping of prehistoric petroglyphs, unmarred by
graffiti and intrusions and located on its original isolated bluff, can evoke a sense of tribal spiritual life.
When constructed, the Tachevah Residence was part of a planned early modernist tract
development and sited to take advantage of panoramic, mountain views to the west.Accordingly,
the Tachevah Residence retains its original integrity of feeling.
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 manmade 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 Tachevah Residence is an important example of a post-WWII, early modernist,private
residence built under the direction of the U.S. government. It continues its association with a
pattern of events that have made a meaningful contribution to the community.
INTEGRITY SUMMARY: 1520 E Tachevah Residence is in excellent condition from a recent,
comprehensive restoration.
Bibliography
Books —
Rosa, Joseph, Albert Frey, Architect, Rizzoli, New York 1990
Bogert, Frank M., PALM SPRINGS First Hundred Years, Palm Springs Heritage Associates 1987
Henry-Russell Hitchcock and Philip Johnson, The International Style, Norton, New York 1995
Aluminaire House, Historic Structure Report, Higgins & Quasebarth, New York 1996
Magazines and Journals —
"Residential 'Bel Vista',"Architect and Engineer, April, 1951
"High and Mighty," Kleinschmidt, Janice, Palm Springs Life, September, 2013
"Belle Vista," Michelle Gringeri-Brown, Atomic Ranch, Fall 2014
"Design Evolution and Spatial Composition..."Jin-Ho Park, Architectural Research, Dec, 2007
"After the War," James C. Massey and Shirley Maxwell, Old-House Journal, March/April, 2004
"A Modern Model,"James C. Massey and Shirley Maxwell, Old-House Journal, January, 2011
Newspapers —
"Frey Honored by Institute of Architects," The Desert Sun, May 7, 1957
Ringwald, George, "Cookie Cutter Tract Solution Offered PS", Daily Enterprise, Sept 11, 1959
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Volgelsang, Jeri, "History: Albert Frey, a Modern Master,"The Desert Sun, Sept, 2015
Special Thanks and Sincere:Appreciation to —
Matthew Berkley, MA
Frank D. Lopez, Palm Springs Art Museum
Jeri Vogelsang, Palm Springs Historical Society
Additional Sources —
Architecture and Design Center, Palm Springs Art Museum
Art, Design & Architecture Museum, University of California, Santa Barbara
City of Palm Springs Citywide Historic Context Statement& Survey Findings, 2016
Culver Nichols political ad, The Desert Sun, March 26, 1948
The Hugh Stephens Residence, HSPB Nomination, Patrick McGrew, February, 2010
Palm Springs Historical Society
Paul Dougerty Residence, HSPB Nomination, Ron and Barbara Marshall, February, 2014
Photographs and Images
Art, Design & Architecture Museum, University of California, Santa Barbara
Getty Research Institute
Palm Springs Historical Society
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RESIDENTIAL ` DEL VISTA"
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
ARCHITECT: Clark and Frey
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LOT: 100 feet x 112 feet
COST: $13,500 per Unit
(plus Furnishinqs)
iU ARCH:TECT AND ENGINEER
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. . . 111A VISTA
GENERAL VIEW—ir— o•e of the hawses
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Ide.licol floor DI.. for each Meuse. A bf....d by a1.99v.inq
tot-hocks ..d bV A.ri.q diff.r.ot sides of houses feel th. sheet The for q9 sia. of each
lot ois9 can Hibufs I. fh. spocioua feeling .nd privnry from .dl.:nl nq ......ty.
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BEL VISTA . . .
Tho 'Re: Vista''mindonacil dovelopmew protect arwlex and sides of the atructute face from the
adjacent to the city of Palm Springs. California, street.
represents the open, spacious, type of home that Unusually well built,each home mmonis all the
has become so popular throughout Southern Call IHde details that make the difference between a
lornia and the Southwest. house and a home.
The homes have been deigned by the rrmhl Two of the three bedrooms have private en-
locturof firm of lohn P.Ciark and Albert Frey of franca. The dining area opens onto the living
Palm Springs, to fulfill the rea+:lremer:ts of those room, giving additional spaciousness. Ample
who seek casual, comfortable, desert living. closet space, liberal use of glass, and 1-,mtl:onal
Although the hoar plan for each of the Ctteen arrangement of rooms contribute to Lie popularity
homes fr, the group is gulls similar, individually of tho house. The kitchen is separate, and the
ni oppecuanca is obtained by a shifting of the service room opens onto a walked sernos yard.
piacemont of the home or. the lot,so that various Gos Is used for heating.
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Date: March 15, 2017
Subject: Class 1 Historic Site for 1520 E. Tachevah Drive "The Albert Frey Bel
Vista Home"
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
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
published in the Desert Sun on March 4, 2017.
1 declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
/�Z/�a
Cynthia A. Berardi, CMC
Interim 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 2, 2017.
1 declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Cynthi erardi, CMC
Interim Chief Deputy City Clerk
AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING
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
mailed to each and every person on the attached list on March 2, 2017, in a sealed
envelope, with postage prepaid, and depositing same in the U.S. Mail at Palm Springs,
California. (10 notices)
I declare u er penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Cynthia A. TBerardi, CMC
Interim Chief Deputy City Clerk 47
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PROPOSED DESIGNATION OF THE RESIDENCE AT
1520 EAST TACHEVAH DRIVE, `THE ALBERT FREY BEL VISTA HOME"
AS A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE (CASE HSPB #105)
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 15, 2017. 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 to the City Council to designate the
residence at 1520 East Tachevah Drive, `The Albert Frey Bel Vista Home," as a Class 1 historic site.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: 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.
REVIEW OF INFORMATION: The proposed 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 may be made to the City Council by
email at cityclerk(aa)palmspringsca.gov, or letter (for mail or hand delivery) to:
Kathleen D. Hart, MIMIC, Interim City Clerk
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Any challenge of the proposed 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 (lame a la Ciudad de Palm Springs y puede hablar con Felipe
Primera telefono (760) 323-8253.
Kathleen D. Hart, MIMIC
Interim City Clerk
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507-133-020 507-133-045 507-310-022
City Of PalmSprings David Miller&Jean Hirano Jack Rafferty & Paul Duchow
Po Box 2743 1205 Stanford Ave 1809 E Tachevah Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92263 Redondo Beach, CA 90278 Palm Springs, CA 92262
507-310-047 507-471-025 507-471-042
West Coast Investments Bergheer Co Bergh ear Co
1033 Sycamore Ln 840 Newport Center Dr 450 840 Newport Center Dr 450
Woodland, CA 95695 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Newport Beach, CA 92660
507-241-012 507-241-011 507-241-010
Heather Clayton & Craig Towers Richard &Anne Samuels Jennifer Seymour
Po Box 512 1338 E Buena Vista Dr 1370 E Buena Vista Dr
La Quinta, CA 92247 Palm Springs, CA 92262 Palm Springs, CA 92262
507-243-007 507-243-008 507-241-009
Karen Bellamy Teresa & Ruben Andrade Sara Rubalcava Beck
3544 Tahoma PI W 1385 E Buena Vista Dr 840 Winthrop Rd
University Place, WA 98466 Palm Springs, CA 92262 San Marino, CA 91108
507-242-009 507-244-001 507-242-008
James & Edith Mcdaniel Suzan Miller Felix & Karen Schneider
1400 E Buena Vista Dr 964 Blandford Blvd 2253 21 St St
Palm Springs, CA 92262 Redwood City, CA 94062 Santa Monica, CA 90405
507-244-002 507-242-007 507-244-003
Raymond Foote Hardy &Anita Kruger David & Colleen Elliott
1477 E Buena Vista Dr Po Box 2450 1551 E Buena Vista Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92262 Palm Springs, CA 92263 Palm Springs, CA 92262
507-244-004 507-242-012 507-242-013
David & Simone Carillo Charles Rojo Warren Clark& Margaret Lepinski
2765 E 1St St 1580 E Buena Vista Dr 649 W 18Th Ave Vancouver Bc Cana
Long Beach, CA 90803 Palm Springs, CA 92262 Cana,
507-244-005 507-244-006 507-124-007
Next Level Property Investments Llc Lonnie Landers Paul Pressman & Bruce Wishnefsky
3010 Saturn St 101 1106 Arcturus Ln 1111 N Calle Marcus
Brea, CA 92821 Alexandria, VA 22308 Palm Springs, CA 92262
507-123-008 507-123-009 507-124-006
David Moeller George Stohner& Ellen Boshkoff S Sperduto
1114 N Calle Marcus 8001 N Illinois St 260 Portofino Way 531
Palm Springs, CA 92262 Indianapolis, IN 46260 Redondo Beach, CA 90277
507-124-005 507-123-010 507-123-011
Marta Nichols William Markley Norman Perkins
1024 Louise St 1134 N Calle Marcus 773 E El Cid
Menlo Park, CA 9402 5 Palm Springs, CA 92262 Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Michael & Christina Hammer Klaus Pfund Katherine Petersen
1153 N Calle Marcus 1160 N Calle Marcus 1163 N Calle Marcus
Palm Springs, CA 92262 Palm Springs, CA 92262 Palm Springs, CA 92262
507-124-002 507-123-013 507-125-007
Ajith Chandrasena Paul Mendoza Dennis & Phyllis Rowlett
1179 N Calle Marcus 1180 N Calle Marcus 10843 New Jersey St
Palm Springs, CA 92262 Palm Springs, CA 92262 Redlands, CA 92373
507-125-006 507-124-009 507-125-005
Christopher Lane& Thomas Tappan Reginald & Linda Rowley Geoff Gilbert
3930 N Pine Grove Ave 907 1 Munro St E Fremantle Wa 6158 Aus 1133 N Calle Rolph
Chicago, IL 60613 Australia, Palm Springs, CA 92262
507-124-010 507-125-004 507-124-011
Beverly Watt Peggy Gutierrez Scott &Angela Davis
1134 N Calle Rolph 835 Franklin St 1150 N Calle Rolph
Palm Springs, CA 92262 Santa Monica, CA 90403 Palm Springs, CA 92262
507-125-003 507-124-012 507-125-002
Judith Galloway Hays Todd A Living Trust Michael Cabado
1163 N Calle Rolph 1858 Galbreth Rd 940 Hancock Ave 3
Palm Springs, CA 92262 Pasadena, CA 91104 West Hollywood, CA 90069
507-124-013 507-133-014 507-133-015
John & Cynthia Hatsios Cynthia Cooper Timothy Mclean & Paul Santello
1180 N Calle Rolph 1555 Tahoe Ct 449 S Arden Blvd
Palm Springs, CA 92262 Redding, CA 96003 Los Angeles, CA 90020
507-133-016 507-133-017 507-471-016
Jeffrey Davis John & Carmel Matteson Jacquelyn nnon fA
2229 Castilian Dr 12652 Woodgreen St 1770 P o Pelota
Los Angeles, CA 90068 Los Angeles, CA 90066 Pal pangs, CA 92262
507-471-015 507-471-014 507-471-013
John Williamson & Mark Dirkswanger John & Nancy Williams Nancy Banks
901 10Th St 311 1119 2Nd Ave 1800 Paseo Pelota
Santa Monica, CA 90403 Fairbanks, AK 99701 Palm Springs, CA 92262
507-471-012 507-471-011 507-471-010
James Painter Trevor Drake Marlyn & Diana Glover
624 Fillmore St 3 9778 153 St Surrey Bc Canada 8600 Tuscany Ave 212
San Francisco, CA 94117 Canada, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
507-471-009 507-471-003 507-471-007
Melvin & Karol Morrison Daniel Lass David Bagg
8524 Raviller Dr 1433 N Cerritos Dr 1139 Primer Cir
Downey, CA 90240 Palm Springs, CA 92262 Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Po Box 1647 4150 Twin Falls Or 11426 Burnham St
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Reno, NV 89511 Los Angeles, CA 90049
507-471-003 507-471-002 507-471-001
Charles Aguanno & Jerry Cruz Mary Pugin Candace Rinetti
1179 Primer Cir 1189 Primer Cir 1199 Primer Cir
Palm Springs, CA 92262 Palm Springs, CA 92262 Palm Springs, CA 92262
507-244-014 507-244-013 507-244-011
Paul Sokoloff &Colin Sarjeant Derol &Tina Caraco Stephanie Taylor
1400 N Opuntia Rd 23777 Mulholland Hwy 23 1510 E San Jacinto Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262 Calabasas, CA 91302 Palm Springs, CA 92262
507-244-012 507-244-010 507-244-009
Robin Rodriguez & Bettie Campbell David & Linda Miller Mladen Rogic
1520 E San Jacinto Way 1580 E San Jacinto Way 2095 Monte Vista Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92262 Palm Springs, CA 92262 Vista, CA 92084
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Lloyd Dungy n & Duncan Giblin Patrick Vincent & Stephen Schipper Christo r Fava
1073 N unrise Way �� 1109 N Sunrise Way Po B 1468
Palf'Springs, CA 92262 Palm Springs, CA 92262 Pplm Springs, CA 92263
507-123-005 507-123-004 507-123-003
Krista Fordham Jesus & Leticia Escamilla Sherry Fulton & Ruth Debra
176 Inglewood Cove Se Calgary Ab C 1147 N Sunrise Way 1165 N Sunrise Way
Canada, Palm Springs, CA 92262 Palm Springs, CA 92262
507-242-005 507-133-052 507-241-005
Richard & Carla Corder Sam Leslie Lois Field
1429 Pennsylvania Ave 2266 Alcyona Dr 1321 E Tachevah Dr
San Diego, CA 92103 Los Angeles, CA 90068 Palm Springs, CA 92252
507-241-006 507-133-053 507-133-054
Sharon Walters Steven Stamstad Scoty Clark & Richard Edgar
1339 E Tachevah Dr 7985 Santa Monica Blvd 109 1360 E Tachevah Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92262 West Hollywood, CA 90046 Palm Springs, CA 92262
507-241-020 507-133-055 507-241-008
Brad Richards Tachevah Michael Kofman
1365 E Tachevah Dr 831 Eton Blvd 1395 E Tachevah Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92262 Fairbanks, AK 99709 Palm Springs, CA 92262
507-242-001 507-242-002 507-124-008
Mike Finley Antoinette Nies Todd Hays
1125 Nw 9Th Ave 309 1431 E Tachevah Dr 1858 Galbreth Rd
Portland, OR 97209 Palm Springs, CA 92262 Pasadena, CA 91104
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Angel & Florina Monponbanua Josephine Folk Thomas Popow
1545 E Tachevah Dr 2090 Calle Lileta 1611 E Tachevah Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92262 Palm Springs, CA 92264 Palm Springs, CA 92262
507-310-002 507-310-001 507-310-046
Brian Meeder Timothy Peterson Harold Lee & Virginia Banks
1206 Miramonte Dr Po Box 4153 15155 Camarillo St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Palm Springs, CA 92263 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
507-310-045 507-310-044 507-310-043
Michael Nailor& Mishell Modern Desiree Rossi Gerald & Edwina Starnes
Po Box 2388 2807 Carob St 17702 Regency Cir
Palm Springs, CA 92263 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Bellflower, CA 90706
507-310-042 507-310-041 507-310-040
Veronica Schade George Fong Sonya Cuellar
939 S Hill St 223 6091 Meridian St 8845 Dunbar St
Los Angeles, CA 90015 Los Angeles, CA 90042 Bellflower, CA 90706
507-310-038 507-310-037 507-310-036
Jacqueline Adlington Vincent Williams & Dominique Vythelil James Green & Margaret Fury
1721 E Tachevah Dr 1723 E Tachevah Dr 1516 E 20Th St N Vancouver Bc Can:
Palm Springs, CA 92262 Palm Springs, CA 92262 Canada,
507-310-035 507-310-034 507-310-033
Gary Donals & John Belle Cecilia Genovese Thomas & Carolyn Larson
160 Dorset St W 7421 Ednor Crescent Burnaby Bc Car 30591 Pinnacle Dr
Port Hope Ontario , XX Canada, Cathedral City, CA 92234
507-310-032 507-310-031 507-310-007
Stephen Armstrong Hoffman Revocable Family Trust Christopher Park
Po Box 11402 1132 Bradcliff Dr 1737 E Tachevah Dr
Palm Desert, CA 92255 Santa Ana, CA 92705 Palm Springs, CA 92262
507-310-006 507-310-005 507-310-004
Lisa Stark Joanne Grande Pat & John Stiles
1739 E Tachevah Dr 1741 E Tachevah Dr 1745 E Tachevah Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92262 Palm Springs, CA 92262 Palm Springs, CA 92262
507-310-0 y 507-310-009 507-310-008
Michae ark / Mary Tolbert& Teresa Stott Jack Rafferty
174 Tachevah Dr 7668 Surrey Ln 1809 E Tachevah Dr
P m Springs, CA 92262 Oakland, CA 94605 Palm Springs, CA 92262
507-310-030 507-310-029 507-310-028
Patricia Green Paul Duchow Lorraine & Sharon Hesner
1811 E Tachevah Dr Po Box 2384 1817 E Tachevah Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92262 Palm Springs, CA 92263 Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Po Box 4605 1825 E Tachevah Dr 8000 W 80Th Ter
Palm Springs, CA 92263 Palm Springs, CA 92262 Overland Park, KS 66204
507-310-024 507-310-023 507-310-021
Glenn Kenyon Nanette Stephenson Harvey Hieb
858 Chenery St 2429 Cedar Bend Or 1841 E Tachevah Or
San Francisco, CA 94131 Anderson, IN 46011 Palm Springs, CA 92262
507-310-020 507-310-019 �f 507-310-018
Spike Meyers Larry Blu en Manuel Franco
Po Box 2384 1849 achevah Or 1649 Davis St
Palm Springs, CA 92263 P Springs, CA 92262 Corona, CA 92882
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1859 E Tachevah Dr 1863 E Tachevah Dr 19850 Sidcup Ln
Palm Springs, CA 92262 Palm Springs, CA 92262 Huntington Beach, CA 92646
507-310-014 507-310-013 507-310-012
Susana & Laurie Chan Joe & Brenda Sharp Robert & nel Peralta
325 7Th St Saskatoon Sk Cana 172 C R 3340 60 W d St 448
Cana, Hawkins, TX 75765 Ne ork, NY 10010
507-310-011 507-310-010 507-471-041
John Bonnell Jeffrey Karaban Hugh Donaldson
1883 E Tachevah Dr 6305 N Kirkwood Ave 1103 Via Tanis
Palm Springs, CA 92262 Chicago, IL 60646 Palm Springs, CA 92262
507-471-040 507-471-039 507-471-038
Vincent Caporusso Susan Baraz Ron & Mary Lass
19791 Providence Ln 913 24Th St 13100 Bishop Rd
Huntington Beach, CA 92646 Santa Monica, CA 90403 Lake Park, MN 56554
507-471-0 37 507-471-017 507-471-036
Rachel Gaglio Victor Libbey & Mark Wilhelm Thomas Kelly
11781 Outlook Ln 299 Jayne Ave 1812 Newport Hills Dr E
Santa Ana, CA 92705 Oakland, CA 94610 Newport Beach, CA 92660
507-471-018 507-471-035 507-471-019
Patricia Chandler Richard Wilkinson Jeffrey Stearns &Jeffrey Ogle
1140 Via Tanis 1149 Via Tanis 1091 S Pageo De Marcia
Palm Springs, CA 92262 Palm Springs, CA 92262 Palm Springs, CA 92264
507-471-034 507-471-020 507-471-033
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986 N Bender Ave 3852 Mayfield Ave 474 Lakewood Or
Covina, CA 91724 La Crescenta, CA 91214 Writer Park, FL 32789
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2157 S La Paz Way 301 1121 Harwood St Vancouver Bc( 1180 Via Tenis
Palm Springs, CA 92264 Cana, Palm Springs, CA 92262
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1200 Via Tenis 1420 Rocky Ridge Dr 100 4775 Amblewood Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92262 Roseville, CA 95661 Victoria Bc Canada, XX
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Palm Springs, CA 92262 Palm Springs, CA 92262
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406 S. Venice Blvd, Apt.207 715 N. Sunrise Way
Venice, CA 90291-4679 Palm Springs,CA 9+2262
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NEIGHBORHOOD SPONSOR REPS
Case HSPB 105 MODCOM AND MR PETS MORUZZI
Albert Frey Bee Vlst03 D1 17 HISTORIC SITE REP•0-0-0 PALM SPRINGS MODERN COMMITTEE
PHN for CC Meeting 03 P.O. BOX 4738
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92263-4738
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
VERIFICATION NOTICE-0-0-0 ' ATTN SECRETARY/HSPB 105
PO BOX 2743
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92263-2743
MRS PATRICIA GARCIA-PLOTKIN,
MS MARGARET PARK, DIRECTOR DIRECTOR
AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA TRIBAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE
INDIANS-` -0-0-0-0 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
CASA CODY INN SOBOBA BAND OF LUISENO INDIANS
INTERESTED PARTIES-0-0-0 . 175 S. CAHUILLA ROAD CULTURAL RESOURCES MANAGER
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 P.O. BOX 487
SAN JACINTO, CA 92581
MR RAYMOND HUAUTE MR MICHAEL MIRELEZ MR DOUG TODD WELMAS
CULTURAL RESOURCE SPECIALIST CULTURAL RESOURCE COORDINATOR TRIBAL CHAIRMAN
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS TORRES MARTINEZ DESERT CAHUILLA CABAZON BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
12700 PUMARRA ROAD INDIANS BANNING, CA 92220 P.O. BOX 84.245 INDIO SPRINGS PARKWAY
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ENVIRONMENTAL DIRECTOR
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64-245 INDIO SPRINGS
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Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2017 3:04 PM
To: El Mirador; Movie Colony East;The Movie Colony; Sunrise Vista Chino; Ranch Club
Estates;Vista Norte (Wood, Warren)
Cc: Ken Lyon; Cindy Berardi
Subject: HSPB 105 -The Albert Frey Bel Vista Home
Attachments: CC PHN Bel Vista II 03 15 17.pdf
ToAll—
Please find the attached Public Hearing Notice of the City Council meeting for Wednesday, March 15, 2017 of the
proposed project within a''/3 mile of your neighborhood organization.
JIOAI e
Joanne H Bruggemans
City of Palm Springs
Planning Services Department
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Tel: (760) 323-8245 Fax: (760) 322-8360
Email: Loanne.bruggemans@palmspringsca-gov
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County of Riverside
OFFICE OF THE CITY GLERr
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PO BOX 2743
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