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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/3/2016 - STAFF REPORTS - 1.C. bpi?A`M SA9 iy c+ V N x C CRVOMPE� ^; 4`'F°"`'� CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT DATE: February 3, 2016 PUBLIC HEARING SUBJECT: AN APPLICATION BY THE SANDCLIFF GARDEN APARTMENT HOA IN COLLABORATION WITH THE PALM SPRINGS PRESERVATION FOUNDATION, (PSPF) REQUESTING HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION FOR THE "SANDCLIFF CONDOMINIUMS" LOCATED AT 1800 BARONA ROAD, ZONE RGA-6 (CASE HSPB #93 / HD 5). FROM: Department of Planning Services SUMMARY The Sandcliff Garden Apartment Homes HOA ("Sandcliff), in collaboration with the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation (PSPF), submitted an application for Historic District designation for the Sandcliff Garden Apartment Homes Condominiums located at 1800 South Barona Road. Such action would place the properties within the proposed historic district under the regulatory framework of Municipal Code Section 8.05 (Historic Preservation) and may allow "contributing" structures to the historic district to be eligible for application of Mills Act Property Preservation Agreements. The HSPB recommended approval of the designation at their meeting of May 12, 2015. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony. 2. Close the public hearing and adopt Resolution , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DESIGNATION OF THE SANDCLIFF GARDEN APARTMENT HOMES CONDOMINIUMS AS HISTORIC DISTRICT #HD-5; SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS AND DETERMINE THE PROJECT AS EXEMPT PURSUANT TO CEQA AS A CLASS 31 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION." BACKGROUND AND SETTING 1 r ITEM NO. `V City Council Staff Report Sandcliff Garden Apartment Homes Condominiums February 3,2016 Case HSPB-93/ HD 5 Application for Historic District Page 2 of 11 Sandcliff is a 40-unit condominium complex that was constructed in phases from 1960 through 1964. The complex stands as an early example of "garden apartment homes" - a building typology comprised of modestly scaled, mostly attached, single story, single family dwelling units clustered around common amenities and open space, usually in a condominium form of ownership. Garden apartments and condominiums appealed to increasingly affluent, mobile, (and aging) middle class families after World War II seeking affordable second homes and a warm weather climate in which to plan for retirement. The garden apartment type of dwelling afforded the space, amenities and privacy of a single family home without the associated burden of maintenance and upkeep. The "lock and leave" convenience of condominium ownership also made this housing type very popular in Palm Springs. According to the historic resource report, the complex was designed by. Sherwin L. Barton (1918 — 1995). Little information was provided about Barton in the Sandcliff historic resource report. It appears from on-line searches that he worked as a building designer and contractor in both California and New Mexico. It does not appear that he was a licensed architect nor is it known whether he had any noteworthy commissions in Palm Springs. The project was developed by the Berkeley Square Company, a real estate developer/investor from Los Angeles. The historic resource report provides basic information about the company. An on-line search did not reveal further information. Berkeley bought the land in 1959 on which Sandcliff was developed. The historic resources report notes that the original site design included putting greens, which were adjacent to the common swimming pools. These do not exist today but may be something that the HOA over time may wish to reconstruct. The forty homes are arranged on the site in duplex and triplex clusters with a six-unit cluster in the middle. In addition to the common open space within the complex where the two pools and cabanas are sited, each unit was designed with private outdoor patios, most of which were provided with concrete block "screen walls" of varying heights for privacy and deep overhanging eaves that partially shade the sliding glass doors. The architecture within the proposed Sandcliff Historic District is consistent on all buildings and reflects the minimalist simplicity of the Mid-century Modern period. The first three units were constructed with low gable roofs over the living rooms, but this detail was dropped on subsequent units. Also, a slightly different screenblock was used at these first units that varies slightly from that used elsewhere in the complex. The boxy buildings are modest in scale with rectilinear, undecorated flat stucco walls, mostly flat roofs, aluminum sliding doors and windows. At many of the windows, the stucco is lightly raked, creating a textured panel above and below the windows. Where the single-glazed sliding doors were provided at patios, the flat roofs are cantilevered to provide a deep overhang that partially protects the glass from the sun. Between the deeply set eaves and sliding doors, the box-like volume of the kitchens protrude above the adjacent roofline to provide visual relief to the long horizontal roof planes and adds O2 City Council Staff Report Sandcliff Garden Apartment Homes Condominiums February 3,2016 Case HSPB-93/HD 5 Application for Historic District Page 3 of 11 interest to the facades. Although the sliding glass doors are partially shielded from the sun, many other windows within the complex have no solar protection. And while many of the front doors are oriented away from each other for a sense of privacy, in many instances windows of one unit are placed directly in line with windows from an adjacent unit, compromising the sense of visual and audible privacy between many units. The historic resources report also does not provide an inventory of the defining characteristics of the buildings in the proposed district. There is also no identification of those elements or items which have been added over time that diminish the integrity of the original design. These items include trellises, retractable awnings and shade structures, veneer stone, floor tile, surface mounted conduit and other similar components. An accurate inventory of these items would aid the HOA in identifying what could be removed that would improve the overall aesthetic integrity of the complex. �I I I , Y :1 1i a r V A At AERIAL PHOTO OF PROPOSED HISTORIC DISTRICT There are a total of forty-one carports that front Sandcliff Drive on the north and east sides of the proposed district. The placement of these carports on the perimeter of the complex allows all circulation routes within the property to be pedestrian-oriented. The clusters of dwelling units are arranged in a symmetrical manner around two common pool areas noted above. These pool areas feature large covered cabanas to accommodate group gatherings or barbeques. The cabanas are long rectilinear structures; open on the north and south sides for access to the pools. 03 City Council Staff Report Sandcliff Garden Apartment Homes Condominiums February 3, 2016 Case HSPB-931 HD 5 Application for Historic District Page 4 of 11 The buildings are all painted in the same beige color; which the applicant asserts was a color found recently on a wall behind a portable shed and is believed to be the original paint color for the complex. Relate R!-'-`nt;Cit .Action's b...HSP r:r ire Buildiri ; etc..:: ' "' 5-5-15 & 5-6-15 Site inspection by members of the HSPB and City Staff. 5-11-15 Approval of turf conversion to desertsca e 5-12-15 HSPB voted to recommend historic district designation of Sandcliff to the City Council. None Although no neighborhood meeting was held, the HOA provided documentation showing support for the historic district designation from 37 of the 40 unit owners. ANALYSIS Historic preservation activities in the City of Palm Springs are regulated under Municipal Code Section 8.05 ("Historic Preservation"). Section 8.05 identifies the definitions, criteria, and process for designation of historic sites and districts. The analysis of the application against the regulatory framework of the zoning code is included below. Historic District Definition The Sandcliff Garden Apartment Homes complex is being considered for designation as an Historic District. Section 8.05.020(b) of the Municipal Code provides the definition of a historic district as follows: (b) Historic District. Any area of the city of Palm Springs containing a number of structures, natural features or sites having historic, architectural archaeological, cultural or aesthetic significance and designated as an historic district under the provisions of this chapter. The subject property is a condominium complex that consists of forty dwelling units on roughly 4.6 acres. The dwelling units are arranged in clusters, with two duplex units and twelve triplex units. Since there are multiple structures on the site, the complex may be considered for designation as a historic district. It has been the practice in the City of Palm Springs to designate condominium complexes as historic districts, rather than sites or buildings, as was done with the Royal Hawaiian Estates Condominiums (HSPB 73 / HD-2) the Racquet Club Cottages West Condominiums (HSPB 88 / HD-3), and Pompeii de las Palmas Condominiums (HSPB 91 / HD-4). The specific parcels proposed for inclusion in the Sandcliff Historic District are as follows: Assessor Parcel Numbers 510-040-001 to 040 and the common lot -041 Historic District Designation Criteria 04 City Council Staff Report Sandcliff Garden Apartment Homes Condominiums February 3,2016 Case HSPB-93/HD 5 Application for Historic District Page 5 of 11 The City Council is authorized to designate historic sites and districts upon a recommendation from the Historic Site Preservation Board. When the Historic Site Preservation Board determines that Class 1 historic designation of a certain site or district would further the purpose of the Historic Preservation Ordinance, the Board may initiate studies, surveys and investigations it deems necessary to adequately gather information in consideration of such a recommendation to the City Council. The seven criteria listed below, as specified in Section 8.05.020(a) of the Municipal Code, are used in determining suitability for historic designation: 1. That is associated with events that have made a meaningful contribution to the nation, state or community; or 2. That is associated with lives of persons who made meaningful contribution to national, state or local history; or 3. That reflects or exemplifies a particular period of the national, state or local history; or 4. That embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction; or 5. That presents the work of a master builder, designer, artist, or architect whose individual genius influenced his age; or that possesses high artistic value; or 6. That represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; or 7. That has yielded or may be likely to yield information important to national, state or local history or prehistory. The property may be eligible for historic district status under Criteria #3 and possibly Criteria #4. The proposed historic district is analyzed against these criteria later in this staff report. Historic District Eligibility. To be eligible for consideration of historic district status, an area under historic district consideration should possess a significant concentration, linkage, or continuity of sites, buildings, structures, or objects united historically or aesthetically by plan or physical development. A district can comprise both features that lack individual distinction and individually distinctive features that serve as focal points. Any area of the city that is under considered for possible designation of a historic district must be identified in the following ways: • Defined and visually identifiable boundaries. • A significant concentration of historic resources within the proposed district. • A context statement that characterizes the development factors and other social and political factors within which the district developed. • A defined period of significance that characterizes the timeframe over which the historic district developed or emerged. • An evaluation and inventory of all parcels / structures / resources within the proposed district to determine which parcels or structures contribute to the historic significance of the proposed district. • A list of contributing and non-contributing sites or resources within the proposed 05 City Council Staff Report Sandcliff Garden Apartment Homes Condominiums February 3,2016 Case HSPB-93/HD 5 Application for Historic District Page 6 of 11 district. • The historic character-defining elements or features of each site or resource within the proposed district. Owner support or endorsement of a proposed designation of a historic site or district is not required. While Sandcliff reflects a concentration of dwelling units all constructed at roughly the same time, in the same architectural style, by the same developer, architect and contractor, they could be viewed as part of a larger potential historic district that would also encompass the Garden Villas East condominium complex immediately to the east. This condominium complex built in 1966 - roughly the same time as Sandcliff - follows almost the exact same site plan, density, unit configuration and architectural style as Sandcliff. IS .. � t rr_ aIl'e� RE own SANDCLIFF IS ON THE LEFT AND GARDEN VILLAS EAST IS ON THE RIGHT; BOTH CONDO COMPLEXES ARE NEARLY IDENTICAL IN THEIR SITE PLAN,LAYOUT,AND ARCHITECTURE Even the circular pool decks and cabana structure placement in the common areas are nearly identical leading one to surmise that both complexes may have been designed and/or developed by the same developer. Defined District Boundaries. A proposed historic district must have a defined geographic area that can be distinguished from surrounding properties by its density, scale, type, age, style of sites, buildings, structures and object or by documented differences in patters of historic development or associations. The application does not identify proposed district boundaries. Staff proposes that minimally the boundaries of the proposed district should be Barona Road on the west, Sandcliff Road on the north and east, and Morongo Trail on the south. r 06 City Council Staff Report Sandcliff Garden Apartment Homes Condominiums February 3,2016 Case HSPB-93I HD 5 Application for Historic District Page 7 of 11 Context Statement. A proposed historic district must also be defined in terms of its historic context. Historic context is defined by information about a particular period, the place and the events that created, influenced or formed the backdrop to the creation of the historic resources therein. An understanding of the history of the community where the district is located contributes to an understanding of the development and significance of the district itself. Page 14 of the historic resource report provides insights into the national and local context within which Sandcliff was established. An understanding of the context as it relates to the wider Modern movement in architecture and design is characterized on page 23 of the report. Of particular interest is the discussion in the historic resources report about planning activities occurring in Palm Springs at the time of the project's development. In particular, the report notes that a citywide evaluation of housing stock in the early 1950's revealed a considerable number of single family homes, but fewer apartment type units. Many areas in the City were re-zoned from low-density to medium and high density residential zones to encourage the creation of a variety of different housing stock options. Period of Significance: Period of significance refers to the time period during which the properties in the proposed historic district attained the significance that collectively qualifies them for consideration as a contiguous district. Although not specifically identified, the period of significance for the proposed Sandcliff Historic District could be roughly the period from the early-1950's (the beginning of planning and development of the City's Community Survey (1958) and General Plan (1959) to the mid-1960's (when Sandcliff and Garden Villas East were completed). Evaluating Sandcliff against the criteria for possible historic designation. Below is an evaluation of Sandcliff against the applicable criteria for definition of a historic district from PSMC 8.05.020: Criteria #3. That reflects or exemplifies a particular period of the national, state or local history, The buildings within the proposed Sandcliff Historic District reflect the Modern Period in local history; specifically the period of significance is from the early 1950's to the late 1960's. It was during this period that the City of Palm Springs, in response to rapid population growth following World War II, studied the inventory of housing types that existed in the city and began establishing more multi-family zoning designations in many of the open, undeveloped parts of the city. This in turn encouraged a greater variety of housing types, including garden style apartments to be developed. These changes in zoning can be clearly seen in a portion of the 1953 zoning map below. The areas in white were zoned "guest ranch" (density of 1 dwelling unit per five '4 07 City Council Staff Report Sandcliff Garden Apartment Homes Condominiums February 3,2016 Case HSPB-93/HD 5 Application for Historic District Page S of 11 acres). The dotted area in the center of the map below is where Sandcliff and Garden Villas East are located and the zoning in that area had been increased to "Limited Multiple Family" (density of 15 dwelling units per acre). Later, by 1965, the zoning was changed to "RGA-6" and the maximum density was reduced to a density of 6 dwelling units per acre. For comparison, Sandcliff, with 40 units over 4.6 acres has a density of roughly nine dwelling units per acre. a 4-To 1 A ' i i i•i••• of ' VORpf O•••••• A PORTION OF THE 1953 ZONING MAP; THE DOTTED AREA IN THE CENTER IS ROUGHLY 10 ACRES THAT COMPRISE SANDCLIFF AND GARDEN VILLAS EAST CONDOMINIUMS. IT IS SHOWN HERE ZONED AS MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 2-G A 161 i. RIG-A(6! 'I n R G • r •.v 8 uM, BY 1965 THE ZONING MAP DESIGNATION FOR THE TWO COMPLEXES HAD CHANGED FROM"MULTITAMILY"TO"RESIDENTIAL GARDEN APARTMENT' THE GUEST RANCH DESIGNATION HAS BEEN ENTIRELY REMOVED FROM THIS AREA OF THE CITY BY 1965,REFLECTING THE INCREASE IN ALLOWABLE DENSITY AFFORDED BY THE CHANGES IN ZONING. The development of the garden apartments at Sandcliff are a response to the significant increases in growth in population that Palm Springs was experiencing after World War II and the shortage of high quality, affordable housing stock. As noted on page 10 of the historic resource report, from 1950 to 1956, the population in Palm Springs grew by an astonishing 60%. The City responded to this dramatic increase in population by creating more medium and high-density residential zones and in turn, developers responded by producing literally hundreds of garden style homes and multi-family apartment and condominium complexes. The FHA began to insure mortgages on condominium developments in 1961, making the financing of "apartment homes" affordable and attractive to a growing number of families and individuals. Criteria 4. That embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, 08 City Council Staff Report Sandcliff Garden Apartment Homes Condominiums February 3,2016 Case HSPB-93/ HD 5 Application for Historic District Page 9 of 11 period or method of construction; The buildings in the proposed Sandcliff Historic District reflect a low-cost approach to home construction. Stripped of ornament, high quality finishes, expensive details or lavish materials, the developers of the homes at Sandcliff focused their resources on providing technological features that were advanced for their time, and amenities such as built-in sound systems, built in-kitchen gadgets, contemporary appliances, air conditioning and sunken tubs. Buyers in the early 1960's in Palm Springs were comparing features and value of the post-and-beam construction common in the housing tracts that the Alexander Construction Company began in the mid-1950's with the conventional "stick-built" frame construction of the Sandcliff homes; which were typically better insulated, offered larger kitchens with more gadgets, appliances and storage. Not only does the construction typology of Sandcliff reflect the market demand at that time for convenience and "state- of-the-art" gadgetry, it is also reflective of the fiercely competitive nature of producing affordable housing. That which wasn't essential for convenience or comfort within the proposed units was stripped away, leaving the physical architecture of the buildings simple, clean, and uncluttered. During the period in which Sandcliff was built, modern architecture, with its "less is more" mantra was embraced by both developers seeking to maximize profits and home-buyers seeking to minimize the time and effort required for maintenance and upkeep. Contributing, Non-Contributing, and Defining Historic Characteristics or Elements The physical character-defining features of this site include the following: 1. The strong horizontal roof planes of all buildings and structures on the site, emphasized by the thin fascia of the roof structure and deep patio overhangs, interspersed with simple rectilinear volumes of the kitchens which protrude above the roof fascia to provide visual balance to the overall composition. 2. Narrow natural-anodized aluminum-frame windows and sliding glass doors. 3. The variety of concrete screen block privacy walls at patios and terraces. 4. The lightly raked stucco accent panels above and below the kitchen windows. The contributing elements of the complex are recommended as follows: 1. All residential structures within the Sandcliff complex are recommended to be designated as Contributing Structures and individually treated as Class 1 historic structures pursuant to Section 8.05.125 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code. 2. The swimming pool and pool cabana structure are recommended for designation as Contributing Structures and treated as Class 1 historic structures. The non-contributing elements are recommended as follows: 1. The driveways, carports and service areas along Sandcliff road. 2. The common area landscape. 69 City Council Staff Report Sandcliff Garden Apartment Homes Condominiums February 3,2016 Case HSPB-93/HD 5 Application for Historic District Page 10 of 11 3. Any new or modified privacy walls, canopies, shade trellises, surface mounted conduit, antenna, satellite dishes, floor tile at patios, screen doors of varying designs, steel picket gates of varying designs, vinyl replacement windows and doors. In conducting a site visit, staff noted that while entire complex remains remarkably unaltered, there are a number of minor elements or alterations that the HOA may wish to place on a long-term capital improvement list for possible restoration. For example: surface mounted conduit, retractable patio awnings, shade structures and window awnings, trellises, and non-original light fixtures. While none of these elements seriously impair the integrity of the complex, restoration and removal of these non- original elements will assist in the returning the complex to its original state. Resident/ Property Owner support of the proposed historic district. In Palm Springs, owner support is not a pre-requisite for the City Council to designate a historic site or district. In this case, however, the HOA has collected signatures of support from 37 of the 40 property owners within the proposed district. REQUIRED FINDINGS In considering a recommendation for Class 1 historic designation, pursuant to Municipal Code Section 8.05.160, the City Council shall find 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. As identified in the nomination report and discussed in the analysis above, the Sandcliff Condominiums are an example of the modest garden apartment complexes constructed following World War II that provided a low maintenance, affordable variety of housing types that appealed to many middle class families seeking a second home in Palm Springs or who were planning for retirement. The simple rectilinear architecture of Sandcliff reflects a low maintenance, uncluttered style of building that appealed to buyers seeking resort-style comfort and amenities without the maintenance and upkeep of more traditionally designed homes. Although some modifications have been made over time to the individual Sandcliff units such as portable awnings, shade trellises and Saltillo tile floors in some of the courtyards, most of these modifications could be removed and thus do not adversely affect the overall quality or historic significance of 10 City Council Staff Report Sandcliff Garden Apartment Homes Condominiums February 3,2016 Case HSPB-93/HD 5 Application for Historic District Page 11 of 11 the proposed district. The HSPB found the Sandcliff complex eligible for consideration of historic district status, citing from the definition of a historic site or district Criteria 3, (that it is reflective of a period of significance in the development of Palm Springs) and Criteria 4 (that it is reflective of a particular type, period, or method of construction). As such designating Sandcliff as a historic district would further the purpose of the historic preservation ordinance. A draft resolution is attached for the Council's consideration. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT In accordance with Section 15331 (Historical Resources Restoration/Rehabilitation) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the proposed designation is categorically exempt from environmental review as the proposed designation meets the conditions outlined for preservation of a historic resource (Class 31 Categorical Exemption). 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 and those who reside within the proposed historic district boundaries have been mailed written notice of this public hearing as well as the placement of a notice of public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation. The agenda for this hearing was also distributed to recognized neighborhood organizations in the vicinity of the proposed district. As of the writing of this report, staff has received no inquiry regarding the application, and no letters or other correspondence. Flinn Fagg, Marcus L. uller M A P.E. P.L.S. 99� Director of Planning Services Assistant City Manager/City Engineer David H. Ready, Esq., h.D City Manager Attachments: 1. Vicinity Map 2. Draft Resolution 3. HSPB minutes dated May 12, 2015 and HSPB Resolution HSPB #93. 4. Historic Resources Survey, Application, letter of support from the owners, and related documents N V O`tPLM fp4/N Department of Planning Services w E .., Vicinity Map Cq<IfOcN�p E PALM CANYON DR ILj ( 1i —T7 aO\T, 4 ' SANDCLIFF RD a z ---- MORONGOTRL a. 1t a \ -v, �=---- Q. O S Legend ® Site 1771 500 Feet Radios -- __, CITY OF PALM SPRINGS iz RESOLUTION NO. OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE SANDCLIFF GARDEN APARTMENT CONDOMINIUMS LOCATED AT 1800 SOUTH BARONA ROAD AS HISTORIC DISTRICT #HD-5, CASE HSPB 93, (COMMON AREA APN #510-040-041). 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. The Sandcliff Garden Apartment Homes Homeowners Association (SGAH) in conjunction with the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation (PSPF) filed an application with the City for historic district designation of the Sandcliff Garden Apartment Homes condominium complex pursuant to PSMC Chapter 8.05. The application included a historic resources report about the complex dated March 15, 2015. C. In May 2015, members of the Historic Site Preservation Board (RSPB) conducted guided site inspections of the proposed historic district accompanied by City staff. D. A significant number of unit owners within the Sandcliff Garden Apartment Homes (SGAH) condominium association have indicated their support of the proposed historic district designation. E. A notice of a public hearing of the Historic Site Preservation Board of the City of Palm Springs to consider designation of the Sandcliff complex was issued in accordance with applicable law. F. On May 12, 2015, the HSPB conducted a public hearing in accordance with applicable law to consider designation of the Sandcliff Garden Apartment Condominiums as a historic district and at said hearing voted to recommend that the City Council designate the Sandcliff Garden Apartment Condominiums (Case HSPB #93) as historic district #HD-5. G. A notice of a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs to consider historic district designation of the Sandcliff complex was issued in accordance with applicable law. H. On February 3, 2016, the City Council conducted a public hearing in accordance with applicable law to consider historic district designation of the Sandcliff Garden Apartment Condominiums. I. The proposed historic district designation is considered a project pursuant to the terms of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has been determined to be 13 City Council Resolution No. Page 2 of 7 Sandcliff Garden Apartment Condominiums Historic District(Case HSPB#93 /HD-5) Categorically Exempt from further evaluation under CEQA as a Class 31 exemption (historic resources restoration / rehabilitation) pursuant to Section 15331 of the CEQA Guidelines. J. Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 8.05.160, the City Council, in evaluating a historic district application, must find that the designation of the site or district supports or furthers the purpose of the historic preservation ordinance. As stated in Section 8.05.010, "Purpose and Authority" 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." The Sandcliff Garden Apartment Condominium complex (SGAC) reflect elements of the City's cultural and architectural history as explained in the defining criteria outlined below including being representative of a particular period in local history and embodying distinctive characteristics of a building type and architectural style. The proposed designation of the Sandcliff complex as a historic district is supported because it imbues aspects of the cultural, social, economic and architectural history and development of the City. It possesses a high- degree of integrity in terms of its ability to convey its historic significance in the context of the social and physical development of Palm Springs and the modern period of architecture for which Palm Springs is well known. Therefore the proposed historic district designation conforms to the required finding. K. Pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 8.05.020 ('Definitions'), in order for an area within the City to be considered for possible historic district designation, it must contain a number of structures, natural features or sites that possess "...historic, architectural, archaeological, cultural or aesthetic significance.". The City Council finds that the Sandcliff Garden Apartment Condominiums Historic District possesses a number of structures and features that possess historic, architectural, cultural and aesthetic significance as defined in the following criteria outlined in PSMC 8.05.020: Criteria #3. That reflects or exemplifies a particular period of the national, state or local history,- The buildings within the proposed Sandcliff Historic District reflect the Modern Period in local architectural history; specifically the period of significance proposed is from the early 1950's 14 City Council Resolution No. Page 3 of 7 Sandcliff Garden Apartment Condominiums Historic District(Case HSPB#93/ HD-5) to the late 1960's. It was during this period that the City of Palm Springs, in response to rapid population growth following World War II, studied the inventory of housing types that existed in the city and began establishing more multi-family zoning designations in many of the open, undeveloped parts of the city. This in turn encouraged a greater variety of housing types, including garden style apartments to be developed. The development of the garden apartments at Sandcliff are a response to the significant increases in growth in population that Palm Springs was experiencing after World War II and the shortage of high quality, affordable housing stock. As noted on page 10 of the historic resource report, from 1950 to 1956, the population in Palm Springs grew by an astonishing 60%. The City responded to this dramatic increase in population by creating more medium and high-density residential zones and in turn, developers responded by producing literally hundreds of garden style homes and multi-family apartment and condominium complexes. The FHA began to insure mortgages on condominium developments in 1961, making the financing of "apartment homes" affordable and attractive to a growing number of families and individuals. Criteria 4. That embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction; The buildings in the proposed Sandcliff Historic District reflect a low-cost approach to home construction. Stripped of ornament, high quality finishes, expensive details or lavish materials, the developers of the homes at Sandcliff focused their resources on providing technological features that were advanced for their time, and amenities such as built-in sound systems, built in-kitchen gadgets, contemporary appliances, air conditioning and sunken tubs. Buyers in the early 1960's in Palm Springs were comparing features and value of the post- and-beam construction common in the housing tracts that the Alexander Construction Company began in the mid-1950's with the conventional "stick-built" frame construction of the Sandcliff homes; which were typically better insulated, offered larger kitchens with more gadgets, appliances and storage. Not only does the construction typology of Sandcliff reflect the market demand at that time for convenience and "state-of-the-art" gadgetry, it is also reflective of the fiercely competitive nature of producing affordable housing. That which wasn't essential for convenience or comfort within the proposed units was stripped away, leaving the physical architecture of the buildings simple, clean, and uncluttered. During the period in which Sandcliff was built, modern architecture, with its "less is more" mantra was embraced by both developers seeking to maximize profits and home-buyers seeking to minimize the time and effort required for maintenance and upkeep. L. The boundaries of the proposed historic district are Barona Road on the west, Sandcliff Road on the north and east, and Morongo Trail on the south. 1� City Council Resolution No. Page 4 of 7 Sandcliff Garden Apartment Condominiums Historic District(Case HSPB# 93/ HD-5) M. The Sandcliff Garden Home Apartment Condominiums Historic District's period of significance is roughly from the early 1950's to the mid-1960's. N. The context within which the Sandcliff Garden Home Apartment Condominiums Historic District is identified with the post-World War II growth of Palm Springs as a worldwide vacation and resort destination. The period following World War II saw increasing seasonal and permanent population in Palm Springs and from a 1950's report on the housing stock of the City it was determined that a shortage of affordable homes existed. Many areas in the City were re-zoned from low-density to medium and high-density residential zones to encourage an increase in production of different housing stock options. O. Contributing, Non-Contributing, and Defining Historic Characteristics or Elements The physical character-defining features of this site include the following: 1. The strong horizontal roof planes of all buildings and structures on the site, emphasized by the thin fascia of the roof structure and deep patio overhangs, interspersed with simple rectilinear volumes of the kitchens which protrude above the roof fascia to provide visual balance to the overall composition. 2. Narrow natural-anodized aluminum-frame windows and sliding glass doors. 3. The variety of concrete screen block privacy walls at patios and terraces. 4. The lightly raked stucco accent panels above and below the kitchen windows. The contributing elements of the complex are recommended as follows: 1. All residential structures within the Sandcliff complex are recommended to be designated as Contributing Structures and individually treated as Class 1 historic structures pursuant to Section 8.05.125 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code. 2. The swimming pool and pool cabana structure are recommended for designation as Contributing Structures and treated as Class 1 historic structures. The non-contributing elements are recommended as follows: 1. The driveways, carports and service areas along Sandcliff road. 2. The common area landscape. 3. Any new or modified privacy walls, canopies, shade trellises, surface mounted conduit, antenna, satellite dishes, floor tile at patios, screen doors of varying designs, steel picket gates of varying designs, vinyl replacement windows and doors. �s City Council Resolution No. Page 5 of 7 Sandcliff Garden Apartment Condominiums Historic District(Case HSPB#93 /HD-5) P. Integrity. The factor of integrity, while not a requirement of the Municipal Code Findings, is a factor that is considered in applications made to the National Trust for Historic Places and in certain state historic designations. The report concludes that the buildings within the proposed Sandcliff historic district have undergone limited alterations and that most of the character-defining features survive. Thus, the sites within the district retain a high degree of historic integrity. Q. The specific parcels proposed for inclusion in the Sandcliff Historic District are as follows: Assessor Parcel Numbers 510-040-001 to 040 and the common lot -041 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA HEREBY RESOLVES: Based upon the foregoing, the City Council hereby designates the Sandcliff Garden Apartment Condominiums located at 1800 South Barona Road and as bounded by Barona Road, East Sandcliff Drive, South Sandcliff Drive and, Morongo Trail , Palm Springs, California, as "HSPB #93, Historic District #HD-5." 1. The property owner shall permit the City to place a historic marker of the City's choosing at the site. The marker shall be placed in a location visible from the public right-of-way. The owner shall maintain the marker in the location installed and pay for the replacement cost if the plaque is lost, stolen, or otherwise removed from the property. 2. All future modifications of the existing structures, as well as, any new buildings proposed on the site shall require HSPB review pursuant Municipal Code Ordinance 8.05.180. 3. All requirements of the Palm Springs Zoning Code shall be met. 4. That the City Clerk submits the Council Resolution to the County recorder for recordation within 90 days of the effective date of this resolution. 5. Any alterations or modifications to the exterior approved prior to the designation of this site by the City Council shall be considered legal, non-conforming only as to Section 8.05 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code. 1'� City Council Resolution No. Page 6 of 7 Sandcliff Garden Apartment Condominiums Historic District(Case HSPB#93/HD-5) ADOPTED this 3rd day of February, 2016. David H. Ready, City Manager ATTEST: James Thompson, City Clerk 18 City Council Resolution No. Page 7 of 7 Sandcliff Garden Apartment Condominiums Historic District(Case HSPB# 931 HD-5) CERTIFICATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ) I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, California, do 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 introduced at a regular meeting of the Palm Springs City Council on, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: James Thompson, City Clerk City of Palm Springs, California AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTENTIONS: ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA Flinn Fagg, AICP Director of Planning Services 19 112785L1 istoric Site Preservation Board Minutes May 12, 2015 Page 2 of 4 IMPT-1—sTed about ithout permits. (Staff noted fines are imposed, "Stop Work" notices ("red ed") were posted, application fees for work without permits is double, plus th medies for violation in PSMC 8.05 .235 and 240.) Board bers noted the amount of fines in the ordinance seemed inadequate and asked ut including revisions in the ordinance as part of other ordinance revisions bein nsidered (staff recommended text revisions at this time should be limited to only se issues requested by the City Council to consider). The board took no actio stay the demolition. 4.C. AN APPLICATION BY THE ENHEIMER PROPERTY TRUST, OWNER, REQUESTING APPROVAL TO D LISH ALL STRUCTURES ON A CLASS 3 HISTORIC SITE LOCATED AT R 2 / 4L IN SMOKE TREE RANCH, ZONE R-1-A (CASE 3.3873 MAA). Staff member Lyon summarized the staff report. Board member Ploss noted the board received these rts very late which made it difficult to fully study the request. The board took no action to stay the demolition. 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 2.A. AN APPLICATION FOR HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION OF THE SANDCLIFF APARTMENT HOMES CONDOMINIUMS (HSPB 93 — HD-5). Staff member Lyon summarized the staff report. Chair Johns opened the public hearing. KITTY MAHAN resident of Sandcliff spoke in support of historic district designation. MELISSA RICHIE, author of the historic resources report noted the degree of integrity of the structures in the proposed district was high. JACK WEBSTER, resident of Sandcliff, spoke in favor of the designation. Chair Johns closed the public hearing. 20 istoric Site Preservation Board Minutes May 12, 2015 Page 3 of 4 Member Ploss asked where guest parking is located and expressed support for the designation. (Ms. Mahan noted guest parking is on the street). Member Burkett noted the HOA's intent should be to restore windows and doors to match original units where possible. Member La Voie suggested that the overall site plan should also be noted as a contributing characteristic to the historic significance of the district as should the skylights in the poolside cabanas (and the cabanas themselves). M/S/C (Ploss / Williamson) (7-0) to recommend approval by the City Council of the historic district application with the condition that the HOA's Architectural Review Committee (ARC) should encourage homeowners to match original doors and windows when replacement is required. 3.A. HSPB I cc - Staff member Lyon summarized the staff report. Me r La Voie noted that in addition to listing of defining characteristics, a map or site should be included to further define the historic resource. Member Dixo gested fine amounts should be updated; that $500 seems an inadequate deter to work performed without prior approvals. (Staff member Lyon suggested that Id be best left to a future ordinance revision effort.) MIS/C (La Voie / Dixon) ( - to direct staff to prepare the matter for a public hearing of the City Council with mmendation for approval by the HSPB. 4. NEW BUSINESS: 4.A. HSPB 95: AN APPLICATION BY KEVIN R AND JIN SUK PARK REQUESTING CLASS 1 HISTORIC DESIGNAT FOR THE VILLAGE MANOR (A.K.A. "ORBIT IN") LOCATED AT 562 T ARENAS ROAD, ZONE R-2 (CASE HSPB #95) M/S/C (Ploss / La Voie) (7-0) to continue the matter to a fully notice lic hearing of June 10, 2015 and direct staff to coordinate site inspections oard members. 21 RESOLUTION NO. 93 OF THE HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DESIGNATE THE SANDCLIFF GARDEN APARTMENT CONDOMINIUMS LOCATED AT 1800 SOUTH BARONA ROAD AS HISTORIC DISTRICT #HD-5, CASE HSPB 93, (COMMON AREA APN #510-040-041). THE HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD 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. The Sandcliff Garden Apartment Homes Homeowners Association (SGAH) in conjunction with the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation (PSPF) filed an application with the City for historic district designation of the Sandcliff Garden Apartment Homes condominium complex pursuant to PSMC Chapter 8.05. The application included a historic resources report about the complex dated March 15, 2015. C. In May 2015, members of the Historic Site Preservation Board (HSPB) conducted guided site inspections of the proposed historic district accompanied by City staff. D. A significant number of unit owners within the Sandcliff Garden Apartment Homes (SGAH) condominium association have indicated their support of the proposed historic district designation. E. A notice of a public hearing of the Historic Site Preservation Board of the City of Palm Springs to consider designation of the Sandcliff complex was issued in accordance with applicable law; and F. On May 12, 2015, the HSPB conducted a public hearing in accordance with applicable law to consider designation of the Sandcliff Garden Apartment Condominiums as a historic district and at said hearing voted to recommend that the City Council designate the Sandcliff Garden Apartment Condominiums (Case HSPB #93) as historic district #HD-5. G. The proposed historic district designation is considered a project pursuant to the terms of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has been determined to be Categorically Exempt as a Class 31 exemption (historic resources restoration / rehabilitation) pursuant to Section 15331 of the CEQA Guidelines. H. Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 8.05.160, the City Council, in evaluating a historic district application, must find that the designation of the site or district supports or furthers the purpose of the historic preservation ordinance. As stated in Section 8.05.010, "Purpose and Authority" the Historic Preservation ordinance is 22 Historic Site Preservation Board Resolution#93 Page 2 of 5 Sandcliff Garden Apartment Condominiums Historic District(Case HSPB#93/ HD-5) "...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 Sandcliff Garden Apartment Condominium complex (SGAC) reflect elements of the City's cultural and architectural history as explained in the defining criteria outlined below including being representative of a particular period in local history and embodying distinctive characteristics of a building type and architectural style. The proposed designation of the Sandcliff complex as a historic district is supported because it imbues aspects of the cultural, social, economic and architectural history and development of the City. It possesses a high- degree of integrity in terms of its ability to convey its historic significance in the context of the social and physical development of Palm Springs and the modern period of architecture for which Palm Springs is well known. Therefore the proposed historic district designation conforms to the required finding. I. Pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 8.05.020 ('Definitions'), in order for an area within the City to be considered for possible historic district designation, it must contain a number of structures, natural features or sites that possess "...historic, architectural, archaeological, cultural or aesthetic significance.". The HSPB finds that the Sandcliff Garden Apartment Condominiums Historic District possesses a number of structures and features that possess historic, architectural, cultural and aesthetic significance as defined in the following criteria outlined in PSMC 8.05.020: Criteria #3. That reflects or exemplifies a particular period of the national, state or local history; The buildings within the proposed Sandcliff Historic District reflect the Modern Period in local history; specifically the period of significance proposed by staff is from the early 1950's to the late 1960's. It was during this period that the City of Palm Springs, in response to rapid population growth following World War ll, studied the inventory of housing types that existed in the city and began establishing more multi-family zoning designations in many of the open, undeveloped parts of the city. This in turn encouraged a greater variety of housing types, including garden style apartments to be developed. The development of the garden apartments at Sandcliff are a response to the significant increases in growth in population that Palm Springs was experiencing after World War II and 23 Historic Site Preservation Board Resolution #93 Page 3 of 5 Sandcliff Garden Apartment Condominiums Historic District (Case HSPB#93/HD-5) the shortage of high quality, affordable housing stock. As noted on page 10 of the historic resource report, from 1950 to 1956, the population in Palm Springs grew by an astonishing 60%. The City responded to this dramatic increase in population by creating more medium and high-density residential zones and in turn, developers responded by producing literally hundreds of garden style homes and multi-family apartment and condominium complexes. The FHA began to insure mortgages on condominium developments in 1961, making the financing of "apartment homes" affordable and attractive to a growing number of families and individuals. Criteria 4. That embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction; The buildings in the proposed Sandcliff Historic District reflect a low-cost approach to home construction. Stripped of ornament, high quality finishes, expensive details or lavish materials, the developers of the homes at Sandcliff focused their resources on providing technological features that were advanced for their time, and amenities such as built-in sound systems, built in-kitchen gadgets, contemporary appliances, air conditioning and sunken tubs. Buyers in the early 1960's in Palm Springs were comparing features and value of the post- and-beam construction common in the housing tracts that the Alexander Construction Company began in the mid-1950's with the conventional "stick-built" frame construction of the Sandcliff homes; which were typically better insulated, offered larger kitchens with more gadgets, appliances and storage. Not only does the construction typology of Sandcliff reflect the market demand at that time for convenience and "state-of-the-art" gadgetry, it is also reflective of the fiercely competitive nature of producing affordable housing. That which wasn't essential for convenience or comfort within the proposed units was stripped away, leaving the physical architecture of the buildings simple, clean, and uncluttered. During the period in which Sandcliff was built, modern architecture, with its "less is more" mantra was embraced by both developers seeking to maximize profits and home-buyers seeking to minimize the time and effort required for maintenance and upkeep. J. The boundaries of the proposed historic district are Barona Road on the west, Sandcliff Road on the north and east, and Morongo Trail on the south. K. The Sandcliff Garden Home Apartment Condominiums Historic District's period of significance is roughly from the early 1950's to the mid-1960's. L. The context within which the Sandcliff Garden Home Apartment Condominiums Historic District is identified with the post-World War II growth of Palm Springs as a worldwide vacation and resort destination. The period following World War II saw increasing seasonal and permanent population in Palm Springs and from a 1950's report on the housing stock of the 24 Historic Site Preservation Board Resolution #93 Page 4 of 5 Sandcliff Garden Apartment Condominiums Historic District(Case HSPB#93 / HD-5) City it was determined that a shortage of affordable homes existed. Many areas in the City were re-zoned from low-density to medium and high-density residential zones to encourage an increase in production of different housing stock options. M. Contributing, Non-Contributing, and Defining Historic Characteristics or Elements The physical character-defining features of this site include the following: 1. The strong horizontal roof planes of all buildings and structures on the site, emphasized by the thin fascia of the roof structure and deep patio overhangs, interspersed with simple rectilinear volumes of the kitchens which protrude above the roof fascia to provide visual balance to the overall composition. 2. Narrow natural-anodized aluminum-frame windows and sliding glass doors. 3. The variety of concrete screen block privacy walls at patios and terraces. 4. The lightly raked stucco accent panels above and below the kitchen windows. The contributing elements of the complex are recommended as follows: 1. All residential structures within the Sandcliff complex are recommended to be designated as Contributing Structures and individually treated as Class 1 historic structures pursuant to Section 8.05.125 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code. 2. The swimming pool and pool cabana structure are recommended for designation as Contributing Structures and treated as Class 1 historic structures. The non-contributing elements are recommended as follows: 1. The driveways, carports and service areas along Sandcliff road. 2. The common area landscape. 3. Any new or modified privacy walls, canopies, shade trellises, surface mounted conduit, antenna, satellite dishes, floor tile at patios, screen doors of varying designs, steel picket gates of varying designs, vinyl replacement windows and doors. N. Integrity. The factor of integrity, while not a requirement of the Municipal Code Findings, is a factor that is considered in applications made to the National Trust for Historic Places and in certain state historic designations. The report concludes that the buildings within the proposed Sandcliff historic district have undergone limited alterations and that most of the character-defining features survive. Thus, the sites within the district retain a high degree of historic integrity. O. The specific parcels proposed for inclusion in the Sandcliff Historic District are as •t 25 Historic Site Preservation Board Resolution#93 Page 5 of 5 Sandcliff Garden Apartment Condominiums Historic District(Case HSPB#93 / HD-5) follows: Assessor Parcel Numbers 510-040-001 to 040 and the common lot -041 THE HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD HEREBY RESOLVES: Based upon the foregoing, the Historic Site Preservation Board recommends that the City Council designate the Sandcliff Garden Apartment Condominiums located at 1800 South Barona Road and as bounded by Barona Road, East Sandcliff Drive, South Sandcliff Drive and, Morongo Trail , Palm Springs, California, as "HSPB #93, Historic District #HD-5." ADOPTED this 10th day of March, 2015. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTENTIONS: ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA Flinn Fagg, AICP Director of Planning Services 26 Sandcliff Garden Apartment Homes 1800 Barona Road Palm Springs,CA 92264 Prepared by Melissa Riche for the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation March 2015 Acknowledgements This nomination is part of a joint initiative by the PALM SPRINGS PRESERVATION FOUNDATION and the SANDCLIFF HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION The author would like to thank the following individuals for editing and/or research assistance: Cynthia Berardi - Deputy City Clerk, Palm Springs Ron Duby Kitty Mahon Michael Mahon Barbara Marshall Jim Riche Melaina Tracy Jeri Vogelsang - Palm Springs Historical Society Also thanks to the team at Palm Springs City Hall (Building and Planning Departments) Palm Springs Public Library - Information 28 HSPB 03.01.15 1 PREVIEW OPENING March 19", P..lm BPsyraP'mo.!rezultttly. own your own apartment-ItOm�Y. ENJOY THE ADVANTAGES of owningyour own luxury home but without the cares,repairs and maintenance problems.Sandcliff means more than just desert living,or a home away from home—it is actually a way of life. Conceived and designed for those who have reached a position in life when they demand the very finest and,at the same time,appreciate the value, Sandcliff offers gracious living in sn atmosphere of true elegance. In addition to the advantages of being a carefree home onxer with reduced expenses, Sandcliff offers interesting tax advantages. From.$71,950 to$29,750 with optional purchasing plans. �R�r^�•�,�, Wriere trie H s svwx Is Qualify •Proven Standards of Fine Construction _•Finest Built-in Kitchen Appliances a Refrigerated Air Conditioning •Forced Air Heating •Full Joist Insulation •Acoustical Ceilings . •Sound proof Masonry Walls Located on East Palm Canyon Drive Right Next to Smoke Tres Ranch Model Aparemenb Deearaled by W @ J Sloan.Are Open for Your lnspeelion. Advertisement in the March 25, 1960 issue of Palm Springs Life magazine for the first phase of Sandcliff Garden Apartment Homes HSPB 23 03,01.15 2 Sandcliff Garden Apartment Homes (formerly known as "Garden Villas") HISTORIC DISTRICT NOMINATION TABLE of CONTENTS INTRODUCTION: PAGE 4 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: PAGE 5 HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION APPLICATION FORM: PAGE 6 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: PAGE 10 EVALUATIONS for HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION: PAGE 24 INTEGRITY ANALYSIS: PAGE 26 APPENDICES I Assessor's Map II Current Addresses and Assessor Parcel Numbers III Photographic Documentation of Buildings and Site IV 1958 City Planning Commission Community Survey Report V 1959 Palm Springs General Plan -Density and Development VI 1959 Palm Springs General Plan - Neighborhood Shopping Centers VII Grant Deed VIII Floorplans IX Additional Sandcliff Advertisements 30 HSPB 03.01.15 3 Introduction The Palm Springs Preservation Foundation (PSPF) is a non-profit organization whose mission is "to educate and promote public awareness of the importance of preserving the historical resources and architecture of the city of Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley area." Starting in 2008, PSPF has actively lobbied local governments throughout the Coachella Valley to support the creation of historic districts in accordance with their local ordinances. However, due to the foundation's limited resources, PSPF can only support efforts to create historic districts if there is strong homeowner interest and enthusiasm for such an undertaking. On April 26, 2013, and again on October 5, 2013, Sandcliff Homeowners Association (HOA) representatives met with PSPF representatives to discuss the process of becoming a Palm Springs historic district. Despite the general enthusiasm for pursuing historic district designation, PSPF representatives emphasized that PSPF would devote resources to such a project only if, (1) there was a positive vote of the HOA to pursue the nomination and, (2) that a "Document of Owner Support" was circulated among Sandcliff homeowners showing that there was general support for the nomination. On March 6, 2015, the Sandcliff HOA provided PSPF with various documents of owner support indicating that 37 of the 40 Sandcliff homeowners supported pursuing historic district designation. Copies of these documents (and a detailed photographic survey of the Sandcliff complex) have been provided to the city's Director of Planning Services on a separate compact disk. In late October 2014, Melissa Riche (a PSPF member, design writer and public relations consultant specializing in architecture and real estate) was engaged by the PSPF board to author the historic district nomination. HSPB 31 03.01.15 4 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY SIGNIFICANCE: Sandcliff Garden Apartment Homes (hereinafter referred to as "Sandcliff') were the first "garden apartments" to be zoned for medium density development in the area of south Palm Springs along Barona Road and south of Highway 111. Developed by the Berkeley Square Company and designed by Sherwin L. Barton, Sandcliff was built in an area zoned as "R2" as a result of the city's 1959 General Plan. Sandcliff is a superb example of "Desert Modern" architecture that has remained remarkably intact since the completion of its construction in 1964. Aside from its architectural significance, Sandcliff represents a historical moment in Palm Springs' urban development. DESIGNATION CRITERIA: Sandcliff has not previously been evaluated for historic district eligibility. A brief summary of the evaluation contained in this nomination is as follows: 8.05.020 (a) paragraph 1 - Events: This criterion recognizes properties associated with events or "patterns of events" or historic trends. In this nomination, the applicable pattern of events are: (1) the rise of garden apartment developments in Palm Springs; (2) the maturation of thoughtful urban planning that responded to changing demographics; and (3) the gradual rise of Palm Springs' prominence in midcentury architectural excellence. Sandcliff is associated with the aforementioned pattern of events and therefore qualifies for listing as a Historic District under Criterion 1. 8.05.020 (a) paragraphs 3, 4 & 5 - Design/Construction: Sandcliff is eligible under the theme of Modern architecture because it possesses numerous distinctive characteristics that make up the modernist style, including flat roofs, expansive amounts of glass (including floor to ceiling windows and doors), decorative concrete masonry, etc. Additionally, the design of Sherwin L. Barton must be catalogued as possessing "high artistic values" in view of the obvious architectural excellence of the Sandcliff complex. For its distinctive "Desert Modernism"characteristics. Sandcliff qualifies as a Historic District under Criteria 3, 4 & 5. SUMMARY: This evaluation finds Sandcliff eligible for listing as a Palm Springs Historic District under 8.05.020 (a) paragraphs 1, 3, 4 & 5 of the local ordinance's seven criteria (criterion 6 is deemed as inapplicable as the various buildings in the Sandcliff complex possess "individual distinction"). Additionally, the Sandcliff complex retains a high degree of architectural integrity. 32 HSPB 03.01.15 5 ,PALMS CITY OF PALM SPRINGS c �c Department of Planning Services 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 CQit FOR N�? Telephone: 760-323-8245 - Fax: 760-322- 8360 HISTORIC SITE DESIGNATION The City of Palm Springs allows for the local designation of historic buildings, sites or districts within the City (Section 8.05 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code.) This application packet is to be completed in order to request a historic designation. For additional information, please contact the Department of Planning Services at 760-323- 8245 or planning@palmspringsca.gov. APPLICATION The completed application and required materials may be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. The submittal will be given a cursory check and will be accepted for filing only if the basic requirements have been met. A case planner will be assigned to the project and will be responsible for a detailed review of the application and all exhibits to ensure that all required information is adequate and accurate. Incomplete applications due to missing or inadequate information will not be accepted for filing. Applicants may be asked to attend scheduled meetings pertaining to their project. These will include the Historic Site Preservation Board (RSPB) and the City Council. HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD (HSPB) Once the application has been determined to be complete, the HSPB will review the application to determine whether the site meets the minimum qualifications for designation pursuant to Chapter 8.05 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code. If such determination is made, a public hearing will be scheduled for a future meeting. A public hearing will be held by the HSPB to receive testimony from all interested persons concerning the Historic Site Designation. The public hearing may be continued from time to time, and upon complete consideration, the HSPB will make a recommendation to the City Council. Notice will be provided as indicated below. CITY COUNCIL After receiving the recommendation of the Historic Site Preservation Board, a public hearing will be held by the City Council to receive testimony from all interested persons concerning the requested Historic Site Designation. The public hearing may be continued from time to time, and upon complete consideration, the City Council will then conditionally approve, deny, or approve the application as submitted. The City Council's decision on the application is final. NOTIFICATION Prior to consideration of the application by the HSPB and the City Council, a notice of public hearing for a Historic Site Designation request will be mailed to all property owners within 400 feet of the subject property a minimum of ten (10) days prior to the hearing dates. HSPB 33 03.01.15 6 I,ppLM$. Office Use Only Date: u v Case No. 'Q41F0IIl�` HSPB No. Planner: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Department of Planning Services HISTORIC SITE DESIGNATION APPLICATION TO THE APPLICANT: Your cooperation in completing this application and supplying the information requested will expedite City review of your application. Application submitted will not be considered until all submittal requirements are met. Staff may require additional information depending upon the specific project. Please submit this completed application and any subsequent material to the Department of Planning Services. This form is to be used to nominate individual properties for Class 1 or 2 historic designations, or to nominate the formation of historic districts. Applicants are encouraged to review two bulletins from the US Department of Interior for additional information: • "How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form" (National Register Bulletin 16A/ http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/publications/bulletins/nrbl6a/); and • "How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation" (National Register Bulletin 15; http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/publications/bulletins/nrbl 5/). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If any item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions in the Bulletins. 1. Property Information Historic name: Sandcliff Garden Apartment Homes (called "Sandcliff' from its original launch in March 1960, the community reverted to that name on April 2, 2014 from "Garden Villas No. 1") Other names: Garden Villas and Garden Villas 1 (1966-2014) Address: 1800 Barona Road, Palm Springs, CA 92264 Assessor Parcel Number: See Appendix I for the Assessor's Map and Appendix 11 for a listing of APNs) HOA Point of Contact: Melaina Tracy, 1823 Sandcliff Road, Palm Springs, CA 92264, 760-668-2905 Owner's Name (Management Company): Albert Management Inc. (Carol McLean) Owner's (Mailing)Address: 41865 Boardwalk, #101 City: Palm Desert State: CA Zip: 92211 Telephone: 760 346 9000 Fax number: Not applicable E-mail address: carol.mclean@albertmgt.com 34 HSPB 03.01.15 7 2. Classifications Ownership of Property. Fill as many boxes as apply. ■ Private ❑ Public- Local ❑ Public- State ❑ Public- Federal Category of Property. Fill only one box. ❑ Building (Note can include site) ■ District ❑ Site (Exclusive of Structures) ❑ Structure ❑ Object Number of Resources within Property. TOTAL must include at least One (1) in Contributing Column. Contributing Non-contributing 40 Buildings (comprising 40 present-day and historical units) 1 Sites 2 Structures (includes 2 cabanas and pools - carports not included Objects 43 Total If the building or site is part of a larger group of properties, enter the name of the multiple-property group; otherwise enter"N/A". "N/A" 3. Use or Function Historic Use or Function: Multi-family residential housing Current Use or Function: Multi-family residential housing 4. Description Architect: Sherwin L. Barton (Designer) Construction Date and Source: 1960 - 1964 (Multiple sources, including building permits) Architectural Classification: International Style - Desert Regional Variation Construction Materials: Foundation: Concrete slab Roof: Composition Walls: Concrete block, stucco, wood Other: Building Description: Attach a description of the Building/Site/District, including all character defining features on one or more additional sheets. (Seepages 15-22 and Appendix III) 35 HSPB 03.01.15 8 5. Criteria (Fill all boxes that apply for the criteria qualifying the property for listing.) Events ■ (1) Fill this box if the property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. Persons ❑ (2) Fill this box if the property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. Architecture ■ (3) Fill this box if the property reflects or exemplifies a particular period of national, State or local history, or ■ (4) Fill this box if the property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or ■ (5) Fill this box if the property represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or ❑ (6) Fill this box if the property represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack individual distinction. Archeology ❑ (7) Fill this box if the property has yielded, or is likely to yield information important in prehistory or history. Other Criteria Considerations (Check all the boxes that apply.) ❑ the property is owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes ❑ the property has been removed from its original location. ❑ the property is a birthplace ❑ the property is a grave or cemetery. ❑ the property is a reconstructed building, object, or structure ❑ the property is commemorative ❑ the property is less than 50 years of age or has achieved significance within the past 50 years 36 HSPB 03.01.15 9 6. Statement of Significance History In the late 1950s and early 1960s, the need for higher density apartment-style dwellings in Palm Springs was becoming more urgent due to a spurt in population growth, and a scarcity in the market for this type of development. In a 1958 City Planning Commission Community Survey Report (see Appendix IV), the responses showed that 60.4% of respondents were living in single-family homes, 28.9% in mobile homes, and only 5.6% in apartments. In the 1959 Palm Springs General Plan, the "Population" section remarked that in 1956, the permanent population of Palm Springs was 12,225. This was an increase of about 60% over 1950, and 13% over 1953. Future permanent growth was predicted to continue at approximately 4-5% annually(see Appendix V). When the Sandcliff complex received planning approval in 1960, this area of south Palm Springs was largely undeveloped. Most of the existing hotels and apartments were further east on East Palm Canyon Drive and there were no other apartment communities nearby. The only residences in the vicinity were the ranch houses of Smoke Tree Ranch which had been built starting in the 1930s. The nearest comparable apartments were Royal Hawaiian Estates with the nearest large hotels being the Biltmore and L'Horizon, and a scattering of boutique hotels (like El Rancho Lodge) and a few mobile home parks. x Vintage (pre-zip code) postcard of the "new" Smoke Tree Shopping Center showing largely undeveloped land to the east (left) (Courtesy Petley Studios with photograph by Jim Burke) HS°H 02 01.15 10 The much-debated 1959 General Plan of Palm Springs, which had been adopted as a "guide" in September 1960, proposed not only building medium density garden apartments in this area, they also proposed a "neighborhood shopping center" nearby but only if "the population is there, or reasonably imminent" to support it (see Appendix VI). The plan also cited the city's population growth, noting that, "The City's resort function seems to generate some of its permanent population. In recent years, many Palm Springs vacationers have established homes in the community, and now commute from Palm Springs to Los Angeles, rather than vice-versa." The 1959 General Plan (page 14) also opined that: The demand for apartments and garden apartments is growing and is likely to continue. The population of Palm Springs has been steadily"aging"—that is, many older persons and retired persons have been attracted to the City. Often, such families want the amenities of low density living with the convenience and minimum responsibilities of apartment living, and garden apartments are the perfect answer. Surveys also showed that nearly one-half the families consist of two persons or less; such families are potential apartment dwellers. The report goes on to state that: The area shown in medium density at the south end of the City close to the mountains is endowed with a beautiful natural environment and a spectacular view which would make it a most unusual and desirable location for apartments, with excellent access to the rest of the City....The density standard represents at maximum one dwelling unit per 3,000 square feet of lot area, permitting spa- cious apartments and plenty of outdoor living space. Barona Road (an extension of Farrell Road) was considered a key link to the northern part of the city, and advertisements later made a point of highlighting the ease of access to the new Palm Springs Airport. Though the new airport was not opened until 1966, in 1961 the citizens of Palm Springs approved a $3 million bond for the Donald Wexler- designed complex. The 1959 General Plan proposed nine neighborhood shopping centers be built to accommodate the resort lifestyle stating that: ...in addition to being an essential convenience facility for residential areas, [neighborhood shopping centers]will relieve central area congestion to some degree by making it possible for the resident to buy his bread or drop off the cleaning near his home, instead of having to drive downtown for these daily errands...each of the [shopping] Centers [should] be developed as a unit, with an organized arrangement of stores, parking, and service...not ribboned out along a highway or scattered on all corners of an intersection.... These outlying centers should develop in an orderly way, at such time and to such size as is warranted by population and supportably by available purchasing power. Shopping center zoning should not be granted before population is there or reasonably imminent. The 1959 General Plan clearly showed an allocation for a shopping center at East Palm Canyon and La Verne Way (the extension to Sunrise Way), on the south side of Highway 111. This became the Smoke Tree Village Shopping Center that opened in 1965. 38 HSPB 03,01.15 11 Specific to the history of Sandcliff, the 1959 General Plan spurred growth in this area and (also in 1959) prompted developers Berkeley Square Company to purchase the tract that was to become the Sandcliff Garden Apartment Homes. On November 3, 1959, Herman ("Hy") Ranes, Planning Director for the City of Palm Springs, wrote to H. W. Smith of Berkeley Square Company, approving a change of zoning classification from "G.R." (Guest Ranch), to "R-2" (Limited Multiple Family). In return, the developers were to undertake street "dedication" with asphalt paving along Barona Road and Morongo Trail, as well as concrete curbs and gutters to both frontages. Attached to the November 3, 1959 letter was a copy of the October 10, 1959 Planning Commission minutes which stated, in part: [The] City of Palm Springs Master Plan designates this area to be considered for high density and hotel use and said Master Plan further recommends that Barona Road be designated as a major thoroughfare to connect the northerly portion of the City with the recently annexed southerly portions... The Developers The Berkeley Square Company was formed in Nevada in 1954 and registered in California. It was likely named for the fabled, gated Los Angeles subdivision of beautiful mansions called "Berkeley Square," dating from the early 1900s and built for oilmen, lawyers, and real estate investors. In 1959 (the very year that the Berkeley Square Company was planning Sandcliff) the original Berkeley Square near downtown Los Angeles was doomed by plans to run the Santa Monica Freeway right through the community. Documents show that in November 1959, the Berkeley Square Company was located at 2124 Venice Boulevard, in the West Adams district (only a few blocks from Berkeley Square). By 1962, the company had relocated to the prestigious Welton Becket & Associates designed 12-story Albion Pacific Building at 3350 Wilshire Boulevard (still standing in the area of Los Angeles now known as Koreatown). The owners and officers of the company were listed as Mr. H. W. Smith and Mr. M. Norton Elliott. On December 31, 1959, the sale of the land for Sandcliff was recorded. It was sold to Berkeley Square Company by Adolf Bremer Jr. and his wife Mary Bremer, who owned a company called the Desert Isle Land and Development Company. Desert Isle is also the name of the adjacent condominium complex (see Appendix VI I). Bell-Aire Gardens, Inc., a Nevada Corporation, was also listed as having an ownership stake in Sandcliff but no additional information has been uncovered about this corporation. When the remaining apartments were sold to Prudential Savings & Loan in 1966, both companies were listed as having one-half share in Sandcliff. Designer/Planner Sherwin L. Barton Sherwin Lemmon Barton was born in 1918 in Parowan, Utah. He was raised in California, and left high school in 1937, one semester before graduation. He worked as a laborer before joining the U.S. Army in 1940. He became a fighter pilot in World War II, as a Second Lieutenant for the Eighth Army Air Force, based in England. He flew only four combat missions before being shot down while piloting a B-17 bomber over nxQ HSPB 03.01.15 12 Germany in March of 1944. Barton spent a year at the infamous Stalag Luft 1 before the U.S. Army arrived in June 1945. Upon discharge he served with the Army Reserves, before becoming a building designer and contractor in California and New Mexico. According to family members, he was "always designing something" and designed and built several homes in the Encino and Tarzana areas of Los Angeles. He also had several U.S. patents for products including industrial machinery for food containers. Family members report that records of his building designs were destroyed after his death in 1995. His personal wartime papers are kept in storage at Pennsylvania State University Library. Permit and Survey History There is an extant "Record of Survey' for Tract 3010 (the Sandcliff Apartment Homes acreage) created by Ernest N. Webb of Albert A. Webb Associates, Civil Engineers, and signed by the County Surveyor, G. T. Worsley on April 8, 1960. The survey record shows that the lot design was approved by the City of Palm Springs at a March 23, 1960 meeting. The survey record also shows that the parcel of land contains less than 6 acres and abuts dedicated streets. The survey record shows 44 lots in total, with two of them set aside for community use, i.e., swimming pool and loggias, and two of them (Lots 1 and 21) eventually becoming carports. Additionally, the survey record shows two groups of three apartments at the center of the community. There was apparently some debate about this grouping and necessary setbacks, between the city's planning department and the developer. Comparing the May 1969 Assessor's Map with the 1960 Record of Survey it becomes apparent that these two groups of three apartments were built closer to each other, with the two central units now having a shared wall, making a pod of six apartments. This arrangement presumably answered the city's requirement of the developers for greater setbacks from walkways throughout the community. There exists extensive documentation in the form of hundreds of building, electrical and plumbing permits, job cards, pool inspections, etc., associated with the Sandcliff Garden Apartment Homes at 1800 Barona Road. Many of these specifically identify Sandcliff. Two of the earliest mentions are: - Building Permit (#B1546) dated January 8, 1960 at 1828 Barona Road for three apartments, totaling 3,680 square feet. The owner is listed as Mr. Elliot (M. Norton Elliot), Berkel(e)y Square Co. and the value of work is listed as $34,000. The square footage seems fairly arbitrary and subsequent building permits for the rest of the development were pulled in April 1963, and all are for 1,450 square feet (again not necessarily reflecting the final square footage). - Plumbing Permit (#B879), also for Berkeley Square Company at 1828 Barona Road, dated January 8, 1960, lists the plumbers as Sun Plumbing and details "3 bathtubs, 6 lavatories, 6 toilets, 3 showers, 3 dishwashers, 1 water piping, 3 water heaters, 9 gas outlets." The total was for the first three apartments built at 1824, 1826, and 1828 Barona Road. Final plans were submitted on July 20, 1963 for Lots 1 thru 41, inclusive of Tract 3010, Riverside County, City of Palm Springs, California in the name of Berkeley Square 40 HSPB 03,01.15 13 Company, 3350 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 210, Los Angeles, 5, California. The plans were created by Sherwin Barton, 16024 Ventura Blvd, Encino, California and the contractor/ owner was identified as M. Norton Elliot. Forty homes were constructed on this site, two of the 44 lots were carports, two were community pools and loggias. Three of the final forty homes had already been constructed when plans were submitted in July 1963. Local Construction Context Sandcliff was part of the multi-family residential building boom that occurred in Palm Springs in the early 1960s, in large measure in the south part of the city. Similar "lifestyle" multi-family residential projects include Royal Hawaiian Estates (1960), Park Imperial South (1960) and Canyon View Estates (1962). The history of these individual complexes is extensively chronicled in the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation's tribute journal The Architecture of Desert Leisure which provides a more nuanced context for the multi-family residential building trend in Palm Springs in the 1960s. From the first "Preview" launch in March of 1960, the Sandcliff Garden Apartment Homes were marketed as "own your own property — carefree," with all the modern amenities of the day. Insulation from both noise (important in a community where apartments were all duplex or triplex) and from heat and cold was a focus of the new Sandcliff apartments. A 1960 Palm Springs Life advertisement highlights forced air heating, refrigerated air conditioning, full joist insulation, acoustical ceilings and sound- proof masonry walls. National Construction Context In 1961, Congress authorized the Federal Housing Administration to insure mortgages on units in "condominium" developments and this new law clearly impacted the ability of homeowners to buy apartments in Palm Springs (where once they would have been purely for vacation rental). This new style of living and ownership would have been very much on the minds of the Sandcliff developers who, even in 1960 when the first three homes were marketed, were touting: "own your own apartment homes...without the cares, repairs and maintenance problems." With prices from $21,950 to $29,750, the availability of mortgage insurance was bound to make a difference for purchasers once new units were completed in 1963-64. A description of a "condominium" from the book Homes of Character, first published in 1962 reads: The condominium differs from a regular cooperative apartment in that the owner secures the title to the property rather than owning shares of stock in a corporation that owns the property. Monthly payments include payment on the mortgage, interest, and an additional fee for the upkeep of common passages, exterior finishes, lawns, and in some instances, recreation areas such as swimming pools, etc. National research into what people wanted in their homes informed the post-war building boom of the late 1950s and early 1960s. On the "want list" was more space HSPB 41 03.01.15 14 indoors and outdoors, at least one full bathroom plus a washroom, a kitchen from which the family could be observed, easy to maintain floors and counters, and better storage space. There was a growing emphasis on exposure and view, with patios, enclosed courts and swimming pools reflecting the outdoor living trend. Large windows in living areas took advantage of the best views, while "grillwork" served to enclose terraces, patios, and gardens. Single story homes made indoor/outdoor living even easier; living was informal. Patios for barbecuing replaced front porches for rocking chairs; dining rooms were giving way to dining "areas" combined into family or living rooms. The 'open plan was becoming the norm." SANDCLIFF Garden Apartment Homes Offers Ownership of Land—Not Leased • SWDVIHNG POOLS WITH THERAPEUTIC AREAS • CABANAS FOR GET•TOGETHER8 • BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPING—PUTTING GREENS • THE FINEST CLIMATE-OUT OF WIND BELT • BEAUTIFUL VIEWS—UTILITIES UNDERGROUND • NO CARES, REPAIRS OR MAINTENANCE PROBLEMS • THREE MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN AND AIRPORT FURNISHED MODELS BY VEE NI LEY 'BRONZE MEDALLION HOMES Take L:tat Palm Canyon to East Boundary of Smoke Tree Ranch, Turn Blight on Serena Road Ph. 327•IN9 A March 1964 Desert Sentinel newspaper advertisement for Sandcliff highlighted outdoor living almost exclusively. A 1964 House and Home magazine survey showed that "women expect more and more in comfort and convenience." Requirements included a master bedroom with a private bath, a dining area with a view, a closet near the front door, and more. Technological advances in the home were reaching new heights in the early 1960s, and the homes at Sandcliff reflected those advances, with a plethora of built-ins, new-style appliances, intercoms, sunken tubs, and more. There was no shortage of special equipment in the Sandcliff homes, and the pleasure of being a "carefree home owner with reduced expenses" was also considered a major attraction. Architecture/Design Designed by Sherwin L. Barton, Sandcliff is a superb example of "Desert Modern" architecture. Sandcliff has been remarkably well maintained and retains a high-degree of integrity since its completion in 1964. Sandcliff totals 40 one and two-bedroom apartments divided into two duplex and 12 triplex "pods" surrounding two large swimming pools, spas, and loggias. The community can be seen as a north and south pinwheel configuration of matching/flipped layouts, surrounding the north and south HSPB 42 03.01.15 15 pools and loggias. At the north end of the community on Sandcliff Road are 16 carports. On the east side of the community, on Sandcliff Road, are 25 carports. With the exception of the three early units (1824, 1826, and 1828 Barona Road) that have barely-visible pitched roofs set within a low parapet, all the units have flat roofs. Inspired by the International Style, the low-slung single-story buildings feature wood frame and masonry construction, with stucco coated to a medium grade. Along the Barona Road and Morongo Trail elevations, the central fagade of each apartment has a taller elevation, central to which is a "combed" stucco vertical detail surrounding small windows. This taller fagade breaks up the roofline, differentiating the community and providing visual interest. Sliding glass door and window frames are aluminum. Patio windows are commonly floor to ceiling, either permanent or sliding. The 14 units that face Barona Road were designed with staggered setbacks, ranging from 25 yards at left and right hand corners (off Sandcliff Road and Morongo Trail respectively), 15 yards at the next house along from left and right, then a pair of apartments set back at 10 yards, before dropping back to 20 yards. These deeply staggered setbacks give a pleasing, low-density effect along Barona Road, the main frontage of the complex. The setbacks have allowed for a variety of trees to be planted, including olive trees and palms. This softens the overall look and feel of the complex. The west-facing Barona Road apartments have smaller patios, compensated by their expansive views. On the other side of the complex (on Sandcliff Road) the views are more enclosed so apartments are compensated with extra-large patios facing into the community. This provides more outdoor living but still allows homeowners to enjoy mountain views. Sandcliff apartments are designed so that no front doors face each other, adding to the sense of privacy. Because of the unique layout of the 40 apartments front doors rarely face the street. Along the main frontage on Barona Road, for example, only 7 homes have a front door that is entered from the main street. To access the remaining homes on Barona Road, visitors take one of the three walkways that crisscross the community from Barona Road. There is also an access walkway from Morongo Trail to the south, and from both sides of Sandcliff Road, on the north and east. In 2014, Sandcliff apartments introduced uniform "Neutra" house numbers to be clearly placed at the entrance to each home, making it easier for visitors to identify their destination. Every Sandcliff unit has two private patios: an "entry" patio that is afforded privacy by the decorative screen block wall and is accessed through a door or gate that is the same height as the adjacent screen block wall. Many of the doors are original and feature original brushed-aluminum hardware, with decorative geometric aluminum scratch plates. Some patios still feature original terrazzo pavers, square or rectangular concrete planters, and many have original outdoor light sconces in aluminum with frosted glass shades. Vertical walls on either or both sides of the patios feature a 2-foot wide return that creates a shadow detail as well as an additional sense of privacy. The consistent decorative feature throughout Sandcliff is the use of ornamental concrete screen block. Used extensively in desert and tropical communities built in the late 1950s and 1960s, screen block creates privacy, while allowing daylight and breezes 43 HSPB 03.01.15 16 in. Palm Springs is known for the wide variety and use of these blocks in mid-century residential and commercial buildings, but there are few complexes that use them as effectively and as abundantly as Sandcliff. Although modernist architecture rarely uses ornamentation, screen block provides aesthetic interest to otherwise plain facades while still serving a practical purpose. The complex's original screen blocks include two patterns, "Four Square" and "Empress." The Empress pattern was designed by modernist architect Edward Durell Stone who used this design for the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi (Patent No. 184,463 of February 17, 1959). Stone employed it again in a ground to roof facade for his New York City brownstone. 1 3-5188 E 11-5/8 Empress(on left) and Four Square(on right) pattern concrete screen blocks ME Concrete screen blocks used in combination create a visually-pleasing effect At Sandcliff, these decorative block walls provide visual interest from the main street frontage on Barona Road, and create 9-foot high walls for patios that face the street. They are also used as decorative and privacy elements that screen entry patios. In addition to the screen blocks, the use of stacked square concrete blocks, 7 1/2 square, is also prevalent, most noticeably on the main Barona Road frontage. Stacked square block "piers" extend from longer walls dividing homes along this street. Between units 1800 and 1824, the pier ends in a raised square planter and has an L-shaped recess. Each wall-pier is 9' high. The stacked block walls are a design counterpoint to the screen blocks along entry walkways, where the blocks are used on the side of the adjacent apartment to create a 44 HSPB 03.01.15 17 decorative detail for the passer-by. They are also used as an entry feature on either side of entry gates for entry patios, and as a frame for screen block. Solid walls of stacked blocks divide patios where two apartments have the same outlook. The circle is a recurring design theme at Sandcliff, softening the community's straight lines. Doffed among the apartments are circular concrete stepping stones that lead from the main pathways to front doors and act as a visual surprise when encountered. The two biggest "circles" are the north and south ends of the community. An overhead view of Sandcliff shows that the apartments form a circle or pinwheel around each pool. The two largest "circles" lie at the center of the Sandcliff community: the north and south swimming pool complexes. The two rectangular pools are set into large circular surrounds that create the poolside areas. Central to the community life of the early 1960s, the two swimming pools and their spectacular loggias were designed with only one thing in mind: outdoor entertainment. Swimming pools on their own are obviously an attraction in the desert climate, but the two pool areas at Sandcliff are unusually spacious and dramatic. With the two semi- circle concrete decks on either side of the pools, residents have more than enough space for sipping cocktails under one of the original "Sundrella Casual" metal umbrellas. But the addition of the super-sized high-ceilinged shaded loggias with built in bars, BBQ, and table space, meant that day and night entertaining outdoors could be achieved without going home. Each loggia is 40-feet wide and 20-feet deep with ceiling heights of approximately 10 feet. Each has a poolside, semicircular raised bar area, 17'-6" long and 45-inches high that features an original blue mosaic tile counter top. Another original feature to the right of the loggia is a long tiled countertop with built-in sink and a built-in gas barbecue. Behind the bar and providing a center point to each loggia is a round concrete table, with its pedestal decorated in original blue mosaic tiles. The tabletop is 5' 9" diameter and 37" high. Above each circular table is a circular light recessed into the ceiling which matches the diameter of the table below. At the rear of the loggia is a curved wall composed of 12"-square blocks which mimics the curve of the poolside bar. Floorplans. Built in 1960, the first three Sandcliff units are located at 1824, 1826 and 1828 Barona Road. These three units feature cathedral-style ceilings and gabled rooflines. These early floor plans are similar in layout to the later (1963-64) floor plans and vary in size from 1,020 square feet up to 1,450 square feet (see Appendix VIII). Although all building permits from 1963 were listed as 1 ,450 square feet, the final floor plans varied. Apartments were designed as one and two bedroom units, with 1'h or 2 bathrooms. Each floor plan included a den that could easily be walled or screened off to create a second or third bedroom. Interior spaces have in some cases been extended to absorb some of the outdoor patio space. Interiors feature a simple and efficient use of space, with open plan living areas, pass-through kitchens. Indoor/outdoor living was fundamental to the design of all the apartments, with generous, private patios. "Plan A-V is a one bedroom, 1 '/: bath apartment with 'spacious areas for dining and indoor-outdoor relaxing and entertaining. The large open plan living area includes a HSPB 45 03,01.15 18 living room and dining room as well as a den that could be walled off. The bedroom is 12 '/z x 12 '/2' with its own bathroom and a small patio. A guest bathroom is off the main UTI hallway, next to the kitchen. The sizeable entrance patio leads directly to the main entry as well as the sliding glass doors of the living room, giving the unit plenty of natural light and views of the 'lush landscaping' and 'manicured lawns' — and often views of the mountains too. "Plan A-2" is a two-bedroom unit, with spacious living dining area, extending to a den that could also be walled off, as Plan A-1. This plan made even more use of the indoor/outdoor theme, with all living areas and bedrooms opening onto patios. The master bedroom has a lounge area that opens to the main entry patio at one end, and a t ti o �i- ao dressing room and master bathroom and good-size closets at the other end. The second bedroom and bathroom are opposite each other and the second bedroom also opens to the main patio area. The living room has another patio originally with a built-in water feature. HSPB 46 03.01.16 19 "Plan B-3" is a floorplan which focused on maximizing indoor space, with smaller entry and master bedroom patios compared to the other plans. The original plan featured two bedrooms and a convertible den, a living room with separate dining area and lounge area looking out to the community gardens. Again, the master bedroom has a master 14 H- ... E bath and dressing room, and a private patio. The second bedroom is opposite the guest bathroom. Original features common to many of the homes to this day are the NuTone intercom systems, outdoor lighting sconces in aluminum and frosted glass. Some houses still have their original kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Many have their original front entry gate to the entry patio, along with original door hardware and decorative scratch plates. All homes feature decorative screen-block walls at the entry. The unit at 1811 Sandcliff features an all-original kitchen with a state-of-the-art 1960s Frigidaire Custom Imperial range, complete with slide out cooktop. The original hand- crafted solid wood cabinets were made in Los Angeles by Williamson Cabinet Shop (the stamp is still visible on cabinet interiors) and the sink features the original DishMaster Imperial Four washing and faucet combination, along with an In-Sink-Erator garbage disposal. Built in to the countertop is the original 'food mixing center' blender— ideal for blending icy cocktails. On the wall above the counter is the Nu-Tone intercom and music system that was connected to speakers throughout the unit. This audio system still exists in many of the apartments today. Original bathrooms featured gold veined "antiqued" mirrors on the wall behind the bathtub and some of these still exist. Reeded glass doors opened to step down "Roman" bathtubs; many of these are also still in existence. Universal and Case silent water toilets were also featured to minimize apartment noise. Interior design and decor. In a March 1960 advertisement for Sandcliff (for the first three units), the "model apartments" were "decorated by W&J Sloane for Your Inspection." This was a significant marketing ploy to the consumer because the 'Venerable" W&J Sloane was a recent arrival in Palm Springs. The New York-based Sloane was encouraged by the success of their first west coast outpost in Beverly Hills, 47 HSPB 03.01.15 20 which opened in 1950 in a state-of-the-art store on Wilshire Boulevard designed by architect Paul R. Williams. W&J Sloane was a breeding ground for interior designers, including Arthur Elrod. In 1964, advertising for Sandcliff Garden Apartment Homes proclaimed "Furnished Models by Vee Nisley," an interior designer (N.S.I.D.) who by that time was making a name for herself based out of her prestigious interior design studio in Rancho Mirage, on Highway 111. Nisley had been responsible for the interior decor at the Sandpiper Apartments in Palm Desert. For additional Sandcliff advertisements see Appendix IX. Site Description Location. Constructed on land opposite the famous Smoke Tree Ranch, and just to the south of East Palm Canyon Drive, Sandcliff is only a short drive to the Palm Springs Airport. Sited on 4.6 acres with views of the San Jacinto Mountains, Sandcliff is bounded by Barona Road to the west, East Morongo Trail to the south, Sandcliff Road to the north, and a continuation of Sandcliff Road to the east. Where Sandcliff E 40 ,�..,��jj�� a"�f/� N s R.W..d 12113H< w } Eta l.r 1813 181 861 66 , e q 1809 i . 1818161] , 1867, 1107 18, v 1817 18�9 v 1855 •' 1886 �: 1821 a 1863 ' 1823 t 1861' 844 1826 t 1440 1842 — kk®®ll 18a! 1002 1866 f� . - .� re `i•1876 ,18B0 1832 tau 1 •1838 1 - 8]2 787. 1824 1824 ' 1828 o3o 1888 187f Aerial map of Sandcliff annotated with unit numbers (note map orientation) Road borders the community on the east, it also acts as an access road for parking and separates the community from Garden Villas East (a later development). According to the 1960 Record of Survey the full legal description is "In the County of Riverside: A portion of Lot 4 of Palm Valley Colony Tract in Section 25, T.45, RA.E, S.B.B.&M. Per HSP6 48 03.01.15 21 MB 14 Page 652, Records of San Diego County, California." The original tract number was 3010. A list of current mailing addresses is provided at Appendix II. Individual assessor parcel numbers from the original survey in 1960 and the subsequent assessor's map, dated May 1969 are also attached at Appendix I. Site Dlannina. The original April 1960 Record of Survey by Albert A. Webb Associates showed a layout that included 42 apartments, and two areas for the swimming pools and loggias. The final layout substituted carports, storage and community access on the north side of the development for the originally numbered lots 42 and 22. Early advertising made mention of "putting greens," which are no longer in evidence. However, the communal gardens of the community within the two circles of apartments, north and south, are extensive and would have easily allowed for these. The 1960 advertisement illustrates the putting green adjacent to the north swimming pool. Landscape Architecture / Design Landscape design at Sandcliff was kept simple, in keeping with the design of the apartments themselves. Fourteen mature olive trees are illuminated at night from lighting embedded into the round desert rock beds that surround each tree base. The complex is also planted with 74 palm trees (Washingtonia filifera and robusta) and citrus trees, as well as mature African Sumac trees. Entrance walkways are lined with hedges and citrus trees, or desert planting. Palm trees line Barona road itself, with olive trees planted in the garden recesses created by the staggered frontage to the apartments. Low hedges also add greenery and privacy along apartment patios and street side. Alongside walkways rock beds feature desert plants and yuccas. Over the years, hedges have been planted in front of some of the patio walls to give additional privacy. These are mostly kept to a maximum height of 4'/ ft. (Eventually the community plans to remove hedges in front of decorative screen block walls). Half way along the Barona Road frontage, outside 1828 Barona Road, a reproduction "Sandcliff' sign has been placed on top of a stacked block wall or pier that extends out into the grounds. This sign is illuminated at night for added impact. At the southwest corner of Sandcliff Road and Morongo Trail, a screen block "U shaped wall today bears a reproduction sign that features the original Sandcliff typography. Community lighting is provided by round glass globes atop five-foot painted metal poles. In recent years, the Sandcliff Apartments HOA has been introducing sustainable landscaping along the Barona Road and Morongo Trail frontage. Where the frontage on both roads was exclusively lawn, 10% has been replaced by desertscape, i.e., rocks, sustainable plantings, etc. HSPB V 03.01.15 22 HISTORIC CONTEXT To qualify as a Palm Springs Historic District, the contributing structures must be significant; that is, they must represent a significant part of the history, architecture, or archeology of an area, and they must have the characteristics that make them a good representative of properties associated with that aspect of the past. The significance of an historic district can be properly understood when it is evaluated within its historic context. Historic contexts are those patterns or trends in history by which a specific district is understood and its meaning (and ultimately its significance) within history is made clear. In order to decide whether a district's contributing properties are significant within their historic context, it must be determined which facet of history the district represents; the significance of that facet of history; whether the subject district has relevance in illustrating the historic context; how the district illustrates that history; and an analysis of the physical features the contributing properties in the district possess to determine if they convey the aspect or history with which they are associated. If the subject district represents an important aspect of the area's history (under any of the seven criteria recognized by the Municipal Code) and possesses the requisite quality of integrity, then it qualifies as a historic district. BACKGROUND / HISTORIC CONTEXT The "Modern" period of Palm Springs' relatively short history has become the most iconic representation of the city in the last 20 years. Although the "Settlement" and "Prehistory" periods of the city were just as significant, the architectural legacy of the Modern period is what now makes Palm Springs a major international destination for architectural tourism, on par with the Art Deco buildings of Miami Beach, the Gaudi landmarks of Barcelona, the Greco-Roman ruins of Italy, or the skyscrapers of New York. Modern Period (1925-1960s): This period can be considered to have begun with the construction of the area's first "modern" structure, Rudolph Schindler's Paul and Betty Popenoe Cabin in 1922. With this building the area's predominant architectural style, which was based on well-established Mexican and Spanish Colonial motifs, began to change. Incorporation of the town of Palm Springs followed in 1938. During the post- WWII era, Palm Springs' economy prospered through tourism. Hollywood celebrities discovered the desert oasis and patronized its hotels, inns, nightclubs and restaurants. Celebrity-seeking tourists soon followed, transforming Palm Springs from a sleepy village into an increasingly cosmopolitan destination that saw the construction of schools, hospitals, an airport and other important public works projects. In the 1950s the downtown core was expanded by the construction of the cross-axis of Tahquitz- McCallum Way that extended from the center of the original settlement to the airport, spurring new development along the way. Early private residential development also expanded into new sub-divisions composed of midcentury modern second homes in the flat lands surrounding the town's original core. Palm Springs' Hollywood associations certainly imparted an air of sophistication to the city. By 1964, the city had built a reputation for cutting edge architecture as a result of HSPB so 03.01.15 23 local architects like John Porter Clark, Albert Frey, E. Stewart Williams, William F. Cody and Donald Wexler. EVALUATION: Criterion 1: Significant Event (Completed because Criterion 1 is marked above) To qualify for listing under this criterion, a property must be associated with one or more events important in the defined historic context. Criterion 1 recognizes properties associated with events or patterns of events or historic trends, such as the gradual rise of the city's prominence in architectural excellence in midcentury modern architecture that is an important pattern of events within this associated context. The Sandcliff Apartments complex is an outstanding example of multi-family residential design and construction of buildings within the context of midcentury Desert Modernism. The Sandcliff Apartments complex is associated with this pattern of events for its ability to exemplify the modern period of the national, state and local history. Therefore, the contributing properties within the district qualify for listing as a Historic District under Criterion 1. ARCHITECTURE (Criteria 3 —6) Criterion 3: (That reflects or exemplifies a particular ep riod of the national, state or local history.) Sandcliff (1960-1964) was designed by Sherwin L. Barton. Although not a famed architect, more of a 'talented amateur' from the generation that learned their skills in the Army Reserves, post-World War ll, Barton spent several years designing and building homes in California and New Mexico. He clearly understood the Desert Modernism vernacular, the International style of low-slung single story buildings, and likely took some of his design cues from William F. Cody's nearby L'Horizon Hotel (1952), just one mile west on East Palm Canyon Drive, whose clean lines, walls of glass, and private patios were replicated at Sandcliff. The stylistic markers of the buildings comprising the historic district place them directly in the historic context of Palm Springs' Modern Period. One of the city's lesser-known condominium complexes, the buildings comprising the historic district represent a prime and largely intact example of the significant modernist architecture for which Palm Springs is widely known. As such, the contributing properties in the district may be viewed as an important component of the historic trends that have came to define Palm Springs' image as a center of important midcentury architecture, i.e., an historic trend that exemplifies a particular period of the national, state or local history. The contributing properties within the district qualify for listing as a Historic District on the local registry under Criterion 3. Criterion 4: (That embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction,). "Type, Period, and Method of Construction" refers to the way certain properties are related to one another by cultural tradition or function, by dates of construction or style, or by choice or availability of materials and technology. To be eligible under this Criterion, a property must clearly illustrate, through "distinctive HSPB 51 03.01.15 24 characteristics" a pattern of features common to a particular class of resources. "Distinctive characteristics" are the physical features or traits that commonly recur in individual types, periods, or methods of construction. To be eligible, a property must clearly contain enough of those characteristics to be considered a true representative of a particular type, period, or method of construction. Characteristics can be expressed in terms such as form, proportion, structure, plan, style, or materials. The contributing properties in the district are eligible under the theme of Modern architecture because they possess distinctive characteristics that make up the many qualities of the style, such as overall horizontality, expression of structure, flat roofs, expansive amounts of glass, use of inexpensive, machine produced materials, masonry, etc. The contributing properties in the district are eligible because, in total, they represent important examples of building practices in Palm Springs at midcentury. The contributing properties in the district qualify as a Historic District on the local registry under Criterion 4. Criterion 5: (That (a): represents the work of a master builder, designer, artist, or architect whose individual genius influenced his age; or (b): that possesses high artistic value). b: Properties possessing high artistic values: High artistic values may be expressed in many ways, including areas as diverse as community design or planning, engineering, and sculpture. The contributing properties in an historic district can be eligible for "high artistic values' if they so fully articulate a particular concept of design that they express an aesthetic ideal. As an example of the maturing modernist movement, the contributing properties of Sandcliff certainly articulate the best of residential "lifestyle" modernism to a level of excellence and confidence that, in total, they could easily be considered an aesthetic ideal. For its high artistic values, the contributing properties in the district qualify as a Historic District under Criterion 5. Criterion 6: (That represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction). This Criterion was created to address the resources contained within a potential historic district. However, because the buildings in the proposed historic district do possess individual distinction and could qualify individually as Class 1 Historic Sites under the previous criteria, Criterion 6 does not apply. Hence the Sandcliff complex does not qualify under Criterion 6. ARCHEOLOGY Criterion 7: (That has yielded or may be likely to yield information important to the national, state or local history or prehistory.) The Sandcliff complex does not qualify for listing on the local registry under Criterion 7. HSPB 52 03.01.15 25 7. Integrity Analysis (using U.S. Secretary of Interior Standards) INTEGRITY Integrity is the ability of a property to convey its significance. To be listed in the local registry, a property must not only be shown to be significant under the criteria, but it also must have integrity. The evaluation of integrity is sometimes a subjective judgment, but it must always be grounded in an understanding of a property's physical features and how they relate to its significance. Historic properties either retain integrity (that is, convey their significance) or they do not. The definition of integrity includes seven aspects or qualities. To retain historic integrity a property will always possess several, and usually most of the aspects. The retention of specific aspects of integrity is paramount for a property to convey its significance. Determining which of these aspects are most important to a particular property requires knowing why, where, and when the property is significant. The following sections define the seven aspects and explain how they combine to produce integrity. LOCATION Location is the place where an historic property was constructed or the place where an historic event occurred. The relationship between the property and its location is often important to understanding why the property was created or why something happened. The actual location of a historic property, complemented by its setting, is particularly important in recapturing the sense of historic events and persons. Except in rare cases, the relationship between a property and its historic associations is destroyed if the property is moved. The Sandcliff complex remains in its original location and therefore qualifies under this aspect. DESIGN Design is the combination of elements that create the form, plan, space, structure, and style of a property. It results from conscious decisions made during the original conception and planning of a property and applies to activities as diverse as community planning, engineering, architecture, and landscape architecture. Design includes such elements as organization of space, proportion, scale, technology, ornamentation, and materials. A property's design reflects historic functions and technologies as well as aesthetics. It includes such considerations as the structural system; massing; arrangement of spaces; pattern of fenestration; textures and colors of surface materials; type, amount, and style of ornamental detailing. Although the units and site of the Sandcliff complex have seen some minor alterations, the essential characteristics of form, plan, space, structure, and style have survived intact. Similarly, the structural system; massing; arrangement of spaces; pattern of fenestration; and the type, amount, and style of detailing, has survived. Exterior surfaces have been maintained in the original paint color throughout the community, and screen block is original or a facsimile of the original throughout. HSPB 53 03.01.15 26 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. The setting of the Sandcliff complex continues to reflect the architect's and developer's original design relationship of the 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 reveals the preferences of those who created the property and indicated the availability of particular types of materials and technologies. The choice and combination of materials used at Sandcliff remains intact to this day: exterior stucco surfaces are in place throughout, with the original vertical combing details; paintwork has been maintained to the original color. Original brickwork in screen block and stacked block are all still in place or have been faithfully replicated. Original materials used in the community areas of the pool loggias are also intact, including tile work, mosaic tiles, concrete surfaces, etc. Windows and window openings are in their original styles, with aluminum surrounds, either original or faithfully replicated. WORKMANSHIP Workmanship is the physical evidence of the crafts of a particular culture or people during any given period in history or prehistory. It is the evidence of artisans' labor and skill in constructing or altering a building, structure, object, or site. Workmanship can apply to the property as a whole or to its individual components. It can be expressed in vernacular methods of construction and plain finishes, or in highly sophisticated configurations and ornamental detailing. It can be based on common traditions or innovative period techniques. Workmanship is important because it can furnish evidence of the technology of a craft, illustrate the aesthetic principles of a historic or prehistoric period, and reveal individual, local, regional, or national applications of both technological practices and aesthetic principles. Examples of workmanship in historic buildings include tooling, carving, painting, graining, turning, and joinery. Within the buildings of the Sandcliff complex, the workmanship is comprised of integral ornamental detailing reflected in concrete block, glass, and aluminum. The property continues to express a high degree of contemporary period workmanship. HSPB 54 03,01.15 27 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. When constructed, the Sandcliff complex catered to an increasingly affluent, post-war middle class. The early 60s were a sophisticated, forward-looking and optimistic time. The need for permanent accommodation for couples nearing retirement, or for people wanting to buy a second home in Palm Springs within easy driving distance from Los Angeles was growing rapidly. People who had historically come to the resort town and stayed in hotels or short-term rental apartments, were encouraged to buy first or second homes that provided all the comforts and style of resort living, without any of the hassle. The Sandcliff apartments met these needs and then some by supplying two expansive, well designed and very well appointed social/community areas at the center of the complex. The design approach to maintain privacy combined with a sense of community was thoughtful and innovative. Accordingly, the Sandcliff apartment complex retains the 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 man-made elements have remained intact since the 18th century will retain its quality of association with the battle. Because feeling and association depend on individual perceptions, their retention alone is never sufficient to support eligibility of a property for the National Register. As previously stated, Sandcliff is an important example of midcentury multi-family residential development in Palm Springs. Accordingly, it continues its association with a pattern of events that have made a meaningful contribution to the community. INTEGRITY SUMMARY: Sandcliff appears to be in excellent condition partially due to the use of construction materials suitable for the harsh desert environment, and partially due to the dedicated interest and commitment by homeowners past and present, to maintain the complex in good, original condition. This integrity analysis confirms that the buildings and site of the Sandcliff complex still possess all seven aspects of integrity. While the buildings have undergone some minor alterations since construction, all the character-defining features survive. The buildings and site retain a high degree of integrity sufficient to qualify them for designation as an historic district. HSPB 55 03.01.15 28 8. Bibliography Attached is a list of books, articles, and other sources cited or used in preparing this application and other documentation that may be relevant. Books Peter Moruzzi. Palm Springs Holiday. Pub. Gibbs Smith, Layton, Utah. 2009. Hazel Thompson Craig, Ola Day Rush. Homes With Character. Pub. D.C.Heath & Company, Boston. Copyright 1962. Rev. 1966 National Park Service. National Register Bulletin 15, How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation. U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. Rosenow, Erik. The Architecture of Desert Leisure. Palm Springs: Palm Springs Preservation Foundation, 2013 Magazines & Newspapers - Palm Springs Life magazines, multiple issues Other Sources Consulted - City of Palm Springs (Planning and Building Departments). Microfiches relating to each address at Sandcliff Apartments, including permits and correspondence. - Penn State University Libraries. Sherwin L. Barton World War II Papers - City of Palm Springs (City Clerk's Office). Palm Springs General Plan, 1959 - City of Palm Springs (City Clerk's Office). Palm Springs Community Survey, 1958 - Palm Springs Historical Society. Vintage telephone directories, Palm Springs Villager magazines and images library. - Palm Springs Public Library - Riverside County Assessor's Office 56 HSPB 03.01.15 29 9. Geographical Data Acreage of Property: Approximately 4.66 acres Property Boundary Description: See Appendix 1 10. Prepared By Name/title: Melissa A. Riche Organization: Submitted on behalf of the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation in partnership with the Sandcliff Home Owners Association Street address: 1775 East Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 110-195 City: Palm Springs State: CA Zip: 92264 Telephone: (760) 837-7117 e-mail address: info@pspreservationfoundation.org 11. Required Documentation Submit the following items with the completed application form. Do not mount any exhibits on a board. 1. Attachment Sheets. Include all supplemental information based on application form above). 2. Maps: For Historic Districts, include a sketch map identifying the proposed districts boundaries. 3. Photographs: Eight (8) sets of color photographs showing each elevation of the property and its surroundings. 4. Non-owner's Notarized Signature: If the applicant is not the owner, a notarized affidavit shall be provided (see following page). 5. Site Plan: One 1/8" to 1/4" scale drawing of the site, and eight reduction copies (8 1/2 x 11 inches). The site plan shall show all of the following: Property boundaries, north arrow and scale, all existing buildings, structures, mechanical equipment, landscape materials, fences, walls, sidewalks, driveways, parking areas showing location of parking spaces, and signs. Indicate the square footage and use of each building and the date(s) of construction. 6. Public Hearing Labels: Three (3) sets of typed self-adhesive labels of all property owners, lessees, and sub-lessees of record. The labels shall include the Assessor's parcel number, owner's name and mailing address of each property with 400 feet from the exterior limits of the subject property. Additionally, all Assessor Parcel Maps clearly indicating the 400-foot radius and a certified letter from a title company licensed to conduct business in Riverside County, California shall be submitted. Note: If any property on this list is owned by the United States Government in trust for the Agua Caliente Indian Tribe or individual allottee, copies of notices with postage paid envelopes will be submitted to the Bureau of Indian Affairs to notify the individual Indian land owners of the public hearings. 57 HSPB 03,01.15 30 Appendix I: Assessor's Map (note map orientation) MiI —� rca Jr.sr XW NZ ALF4 g AV T.IS.*4 E. ' � I ' to � © � O • O tiO s e O� s �® D • ' �° r A . Ci i s ® � t 0 � � e Q� • e 0..E H JV/M e.�. r •m .r.a •� � F.s u.r orrr� wir. a..r r wn I 56 HSPB 03,01.15 31 Appendix II: Current Addresses and Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs) Address APN 1800 Barona Road 510-040-033 1802 Barona Road 510-040-034 1824 Barona Road 510-040-032 1826 Barona Road 510-040-031 1828 Barona Road 510-040-030 1830 Barona Road 510-040-029 1832 Barona Road 510-040-028 1834 Barona Road 510-040-027 1836 Barona Road 510-040-026 1838 Barona Road 510-040-025 1840 Barona Road 510-040-038 1842 Barona Road 510-040-039 1844 Barona Road 510-040-040 1864 Barona Road 510-040-018 1866 Barona Road 510-040-019 1868 Barona Road 510-040-024 1870 Barona Road 510-040-023 1872 Barona Road 510-040-022 1874 Barona Road 510-040-021 1876 Barona Road 510-040-020 1805 Sandcliff Road 510-040-001 1807 Sandcliff Road 510-040-002 1809 Sandcliff Road 510-040-003 1811 Sandcliff Road 510-040-004 1813 Sandcliff Road 510-040-005 1815 Sandcliff Road 510-040-006 1817 Sandcliff Road 510-040-007 1819 Sandcliff Road 510-040-008 1821 Sandcliff Road 510-040-035 1823 Sandcliff Road 510-040-036 1825 Sandcliff Road 510-040-037 1847 Sandcliff Road 510-040-009 1849 Sandcliff Road 510-040-010 1851 Sandcliff Road 510-040-011 1853 Sandcliff Road 510-040-012 1855 Sandcliff Road 510-040-013 1857 Sandcliff Road 510-040-014 1859 Sandcliff Road 510-040-015 1861 Sandcliff Road 510-040-016 1863 Sandcliff Road 510-040-017 55 HSPB 03.01.15 32 Appendix III: Photographic Documentation of Buildings and Site (Note: Detailed photographic documentation of the Sandcliff complex and common areas is provided as a separate enclosure on a compact disk. The following photographs are provided separately to illustrate various elevations and architectural features of the units and common areas.) r.,1 Sandcliff units at 1834-1836 Barona Road (looking south) a, s. Sandcliff complex interior looking north (showing portion of south pool) HSPB 7O 03.01.15 33 _ :� ►T/ ►TI \ ►TI ►T/ ►T/ ►TI ►\ IL\ /L\ IL\ IL\ IL\ IL\ IL\ I/ ►T/ \TI ►TI ►TI \TI ►TI ►T/ ►i IL\ WAS IL\ IL\ IL\ IL\ IL\ I/ ►TI ►TI ►TI \T/ ►TI ►T/ \T/ ►� /L\ IL\ IL\ WA IL\ IL\ IL\ 1F/ \7�1 ►TI ►T/ ►Till ►T/ ►T/ \Tt ►i i FAIR /L\ IL\ R'A�\ Ili/. IL\ �A\ 11 Sandcliff unit at 1874 Barona Road rear main entry showing "Four Square" concrete screen block wall 1 �yw �, 1 f— Sandcliff unit at 1859 Sandcliff Road showing rear main entry Hsre 03,01.15 34 -- i s 3 i IN r Patio area of Sandcliff unit at 1813 Sandcliff Road l i A A A, w IIA ; Walkway into interior of Sandcliff complex HSPB 62 03.01.15 35 Xq e4 i a Original planter(note 8"x8" concrete block)with screen block wall in background .1: • North pool loggia showing multiple design details HSPB 63 03.01.15 36 F _ I bock ,y p9ta � 72 4 At "IR FAX IJ\ Imo\ Il\ kTA►T/''\T/'\T/ WMA \'/ FL \'�1\i 1►►I 1►T/ \T/�i►/ �\T/ I i Recently installed signage that echoes original "Sandcliff" typography ,IN Detail of one of two types of original escutcheons (decorative plates) around door handles HSPB C 03,01.15 38 Appendix IV: 1958 City Planning Commission Community Survey Report LIC OMMUNITY SURVEY K F P o ,. palm strlass,calliermle C 0 M M 15 f10H • 1939 c 0_' Dyeil>_nP Uniis otes:,ondents in the survey were asked to indicate w1- t type of dwelling unit they are occuo;.?n3. Of the total responses, 60.4 per coat am living in single- vi.i•. ror 'ences, 28.9 per cent in trailers, and 5.6 per cent in apartments. ..,¢ mzmin4or are either resort hotel owners or managers living on the prezises, .':h 2.d per cent not aas,rering this question. The relatively high Percentage . =mailics living in trailer parks might not be a true proportion of the total y since the higher degree of communication amng those families probably led . . a greater -otiun of questionnaires, thus indicating the higher percentage .'1o!rn Ly the survey results. Sub-Ama fl shmied tat 53.8 per cent of the 232 families responding are living in sia,:v.e-fanilJ residences. Trailers account :or M.5 per cent, although this proportion seers high with regard to known facts about existing land use in Viet area. Apartment dwellers comprised 3.9 per cent of the total--this figure appears low, considering the numerous multiple dwellings in that area. Single-_"amily residences are occupied bar 86.9 per cent of the 99 respondents fron Suh-Area 12. An additional 7.1 per cent indicated residence (owners or Wr ge:.s only) in resort hotels, and 4.0 per cent are living in apartments. Li Sub-Lma 13, there were 79 questionnaires returned, of which four did uot state the t`pe of drelling unit occupied. Of the total, 86.0 per cent specifi sin;1.e-family residences, 7.6 per cent indicated they live in apartments, and one was a resident of a resort hotel. No one in this area indicated residence in a trailer. HSPS Pb 03.01.15 39 Appendix V: 1959 Palm Springs General Plan - Density and Development (Note: Additional General Plan documentation can be found on the separate compact disk provided to the city.) t rtorosm-eomneNtxuve IOM6IftM Of Ntt/it r\aN nsv 19 t P s1 t" l 4 � ' THE GENERAL PLAN t�1, x0 :Oxx116i0x ►almr lmrlgrs Cmlllmrmim mats is growing and is libl`i' to continue. The population of Palm Springs has been steadily "aging^ -- that is, swty older semone and retired persons have been attracted to the city. 0ften, such families rant the amenities of Low density living with the convenience and siniaum retpon- sibilities of apartment living, and garden apartments am the perfect answer. Surveys also stowed that nearly one-half the families wnsist of two Persons or lees; such families are potential apartment dwellers. The density standard again relate. to the pettem of existing development and to rights conferred by coning. Medium density where shown on the Plan includes sow areas generalized around a nucleus of existing medium density development, and other areas deewd desirable for such use by reason of their proximity to places of employment, needed public and private facilities, open space. The &me shown in medium density at the south end of the City close to the mountains is endowed with a beautiful natural environment and a spectacular view which would make it a most usual and desirable location for apartments, with excellent access to e rest of the City. e density standard represents at maxistn one dwelling unit per 3,000 I IS'G 0301 15 41 Appendix VI: 1959 Palm Springs General Plan - Neighborhood Shopping Centers (Note: Additional General Plan documentation can be found on the separate compact disk provided to the city.) HfIGN6Oe100D SHOP P 1 NG r FNTFPS `_. a 3 ,...,ns cf NlFlm 0FYE11LL tOGDON Aap ALE n. v ..•..,,, ]O 1< e. .1 NU.ob .� .. ..e*.tnrw n sc. ' YC wLLVY 1NY-'Y LI MiYg 1 of aE I A s caw NaN NOaO It a0 e nL!wna..Yesaune H.nrwsl 1 e..Y uwYaY'II VC.F[ !.Y M ar„ It Q 0 a wm ru!caxrow sg a4.il, ernese n uwex . + nLY CY.on-r Nlln CiL eon Le IC. v n. PLATE specialty items, etc. -- to Toth tourists and res Sleets, the evightur- hood sopping enter offers convenience goods aryl services priaw.rlly to residents. These neighborhood centers, in addition to being an essential convenience facility for residential areas, will relieve central area congestion to some degree by caking it posy SDle for the resident to buy his loaf of Dread or drop off the cleaning near his home, instead of having to drive doNntown for these daily errands. To serve the residential neighborhoods and housekeeping vacationers, the Plan proposes nine shopping centers. Plate np", following page 33, indicates the proposed general location, service area, and proposed si: of each center, based on estimates of population and purchasing power a ultimate development. The size ranges from 12 to 28 acres, The semi .radius is up to two miles. In keeping with recent trends in Southern California and with conditio 68 HSPB 03.01.16 11 Appendix VII: Grant Deed (Note: Additional Grant Deed documentation can be found on the separate compact disk provided to the city.) effeald4L%fPrrcstu n F t ..1 ixtl(11[LWMb.PAIL TO � �O� 6n lE 'q.ara Co_ __. •yo fide Ccllfordln. CF M i1 � Pt 1 Cruz.a0et txM.tr.i Iw rcO.al'A<ter Grant Deed -x4P B34JL"N, JR. .nq YAP7.L_ �hNAMI4tl't Mae,An Ks.4n zSLA 4M02..n4- uMf.otaMexT C'ptPa11Y, a Callletsfa.t7p�Ptl4tte11,, Po . Ytltaila GulMrartu. 'be roealle .1 e►lea 1. ►ara►1 ea4asaMip4 d�--- ►oJt CaAM a..9t7R5LL1_.YeP114.F.u.aieuta geey nM.._as.to..vt..Wl.M#tf.Gsa-Wr,lat.rut, ea_'12t4-�4 AM- IM.:._4�*M# _991MM la..ea_tsaw_aalPiaaA Oat- 1_sassa.t. v J,..r P•MaCf.hurt Ie W l'•ay.t., _..AintaiM _ .._... ,8utr ei G&.aY,devil�1.R.w: 'tat rertim of let 4 to statim a, T.wAkIA 4 smth, Awle 4 "at, sea ar terediao 8eea ead MarWas, as shoe. It,e.P of the P Veal.P relo,, :aWa, reuMN is Rook 14 f Kate, at Paje 652 thereof, Records of sea MW CamtP, Cal;.•.rN a, ammo Portlo.l.r1P d.eortbed.. follw.r SE21nM at the sm Iat Co. of -14 let E, eat I.W cedes eha Gorth ..t Cower of the seatbeat mortar or th.Aar0.4.t �...... ar uW ta.:tiea 25, as kb+. br eay m M. to seek lU of Reearda of C.nav, =JCL Aor W OV 7U^ Rut .1-1 the Vast llu yr aid _ot 4, a dt.saoce of 6W., feat to . Patat thoreml 11t1NC8 8eeth 3r 53, i t ewi farallal .:th too saoth 1L# of cats lot 4, a dial ee of W.79 facet of colt lot i,... .„ .,,. . . . .:....__. _. _'_.:.. .. . .. ..... .r ... •-.,.. t... 'fMm4Ca wads 4. 5e• .at alocd a.i! °.utL fins, a d:a•..oee ^r 55.'." feet to the Podat of bvf.yo, rvt. �. CC861}T ISL[AiJ:I /101 CONPMY I k4T0 or"tFoor vim Ra hH air. : ._ .. )'g fr 1 )lJ... J M4..vti elVrMW•MLtaef labl.e lea 1H..a Iwewi _,i A dU .e •_:J tW a.,{.. t., .'_fiaay, M+.MYLL:LP ... ....'�►w._w i !♦ r Jbmd he *a l e ►.urrW rLrWrd Wl;I.0 face.rl4W W.LW W p 44, HSPB 03.01.15 42 Appendix Vill: Floor Plans 1813 Sandcliff 1 t3 on ...„ p 00 ..°.�" PIT.. . . h 1809 Sandcliff l 1811 Sandcliff Three Sandcliff floor plans (with addresses indicated)showing the orientation of common walls and patio placement. HSPB r O 03.01.15 43 Appendix IX: Additional Sandcliff Advertisements V, 1 r fm ,4Rf r • IiEIE�1M - GARDEN APARTMENT HOMES Palm Springs' Newest! WITHOUT THE CARES. REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE PROILEMS FOR FUN-IN-THE- SUN LIVING YOU OWN YOUR OWN GRANT DEED TO THE LAND, TOO! THESE LUXURIOUS FEATURES ARE PART OF THESE EXCLUSIVE HOMES • TWO POOLS WITH THERAPEUTIC AREAS 0 LARGE CA/ANAS FOR GETSOGETHERS • MAGNIFICENT LAND. SCAPING • PUTTING GREENS • UNDERGROCaO UTILITIES • EXCELLENT VIEWS • OUT OF WIND FELT COME—SEE THE FURNISHED MODELS OPEN EVERY DAY FRIDAY.SATURDAY•SUNDAY UNTIL 9:00 P.M. TELEPHONE 321 IFER )� DRIVE HIGHWAY If 10 EAST /OUNDARY OF SMOKE TREE RANCH. TJ;\ RIGHT ON IARONA RD....JUST 3 MINUTES L �F FROM CENTRAL PALM SPAINGS INTERIOR R DECORATING OF MODELS `°'1�',•u, /T Y/1 NIAIT, N./.I.D. a.0 eP.wa n Sandcliff advertisement in Desert Sun newspaper(March 1964) 71 HSPB 03.01.15 44 PRESENTING 7++ THE VILLA SERIESOF PRESTIGIOUS GARDEN CONDOMINIUMS IN PALM SPRINGS A q�qA s1 Ago 1 b1• � rt FEATURES:•Contemporary kitchens with General Electric built ins. Imported Italian marble fireplaces. •Roman baths in master suite. Dramatic genuine lerrauoentries.•Private fenced patioswith gates. WNM I FROM 024,950 Fee Land—You Receive Deed and Title Low Down Payment•61/A% Financing•25 Year Loans Los Angeles:(213)655-SI30tPa1m Springs:(714)327.3586 a NORTH. t GARDEN ` 3 VILLA PALM SPRINGS ) MLA RI VIERA t NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE $OATH PALM CANYON DRIVE In this May 1967 issue of Palm Springs Life magazine the advertisement for Sandcliff(then called "Garden Villas") shows it was being marketed as part of the "Villa Series" of "Prestigious Garden Apartments" along with Villa Roma and Villa Riviera 45FR 72 W I'l 15 15 Document of Owner Support Regarding GARDEN VILLAS I Historic Previously, as a matter of policy,the City of Palm Springs' Director of Planning Services has required a"document of owner support"before processing historic district applications. Accordingly, the below property owners in Garden Villas T support the pursuit of historic District status as described in Chapter 8.05 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code. Owner Name Address Signanne >Z_S 2. hr Vic. L et 3. a ,t"Cj t' %lrZr tfGL kit') at 6. \lam s. �aep ,ten 1 \3� 10, W 12. 13. _ � tiP �l �$S6O I q Ov C � 73 Document of Owner Support Regarding GARDEN VILLAS I Historic District Previously,as a matter of policy,the City of Palm Springs' Director of Planning Services has required a"document of owner support" before processing historic district applications. Accordingly,the below property owners in Garden Villas(support the pursuit of Historic District status as described in Chapter 8.05 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code. Owner Name Address mature 21. 24. - � 25_ 26. 7 6 �(��e�y )62' 27.29. - .. � f 3,_ 33. 71 �,( 36. 37. L PAGE 2of2 74 Document of Owner Support Regarding <-5ARD PO VILLAS I Historic District Previously,as a matter of policy,the City of Palm Springs' Director of Planning Services has required a`document of owner support" before processing historic district applications. Accordingly,the below property owners in Garden Villas I support the pursuit of Historic District status as described in Chapter 8.05 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code. OwnnerName Address Signature 20. 2t. f-rloit�Jd-t /"f�Nan� _ lr'/3 s.�.arac�.ztF --'��• f 24. IkA 25 &LLG� 26. w � � t �J - -��P— zs. J 29. —=- 30. 32. -- _ 33- -- 34. — — -- ------— 36. 37. - Ptt&2off2. 75 Subject: Sandcliff Historic District support From: MJMahon@aol.com (MJMahon@aol.com) To: atomicbee57@yahoo.com, Cc: mitch.lininger@cox.net; Date: Friday, March 6, 2015 12:07 PM Barbara, Here is the introduction to the "Document of Owner Support" and supporting emails. In summary, out of 40 units: 37 units' owners support Historic District status, 3 units' owners do not support. We began collecting signatures over a year ago, when Sandcliff was still named "Garden Villas I". During the intervening year, four units have been sold, so some of the signatories are no longer owners and the new owners have either signed or have sent supporting emails. The signatories who are no longer owners are: Page 1, Line 18: Unit 1857 - Vince Micotto Page 2, Line 22: Unit 1855 - Reuben Pacheco Page 2, Line 23: Unit 1855 - Tim Jacobsen Page 2, Line 34: Unit 1819 - Paul Sanderson Page 2, Line 35: Unit 1819 - Mark Rosenberg Page 3, Line 22: Unit 1817 - Jackie Praw Page 3, Line 23: Unit 1817 - Harold Praw (In addition, one owner, John Mich, signed a second time on Page 2, Line 32.) Counting both the signature sheets and the supporting emails, owners of 37 of 40 units support Historic District s status. Jack Webster, owner of 1847, and Bob Lane, owner of units 1861 and 1870, have expressed non- support. I have attached a site map showing the supporting and non-supporting units. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Date: February 3, 2016 Subject: HSPB 93 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION I, Kathie Hart, MMC, 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 January 23, 2016. 1 declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. yl,Aa Kathie Hart, MMC Chief Deputy City Clerk AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING I, Kathie Hart, MMC, 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 January 21, 2016. 1 declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. WCL&4 Kathie Hart, MMC Chief Deputy City Clerk AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING I, Kathie Hart, MMC, 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 January 21, 2016, in a sealed envelope, with postage prepaid, and depositing same in the U.S. Mail at Palm Springs, California. (251 notices) I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Waha Kathie Hart, MMC Chief Deputy City Clerk 77 a MR PETE MORU721 ¢t PALM SPRINGS MODERN COMMITTEE x fo P.O. BOX 4738 PALM SPRINGS, CA 92263-4738 + CITY OF PALM SPRINGS PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT MOMICE ',e�^,�: ATTN SECRETARY!HSPB 93 PO BOX 2743 PALM SPRINGS,CA 92263-2743 MS PATRICIA GARCIA MS MARGARET PARK, DIRECTOR TRIBAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION IUFAXAL',IE TjpAND OF C�l"1 ^� AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA OFFICER . —.. .3 jP �_;. 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 SOBOBA BAND OF LUISENO INDIANS MR FRANK TYSEN ATTN:JOSEPH ONTIVEROS CASA CODY INN f CULTURAL RESOURCES MANAGER 175 S. CAHUILLA ROAD A Td P.O. BOX 487 PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 SAN JACINTO, CA 92581 MS TRACIE MELAINA MRS BARBARA MARSHALL S SANDCLIFF GARDEN APARTMENT PALM SPRINGS FOUNDATION -' 1823 SANDCLIFF ROAD 1775 E. PALM CANYON DRIVE PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264 PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264 MS CAROL MC LEAN ALBERT MANAGEMENT ��� W\oo a 41865 BOARDWALK,#101 PALM DESERT, CA 92211 HSPB 93/HD 5 HOWELL,DALE L Current Occupant SANDCLIFF GARDEN 510-030-026 510-030-026 APARTMENT HOMES CONDOS 13101 WEATHER VANE WAY 2555 E PALM CANYON DR 4 40 HERNDON VA 20171-2944 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4829 EPSTEIN,GARY Current Occupant NEWCOMB, WAYNE 510-030-027 510-030.027 510.350-023 15218 SPAULDING ST 2555 E PALM CANYON DR 7 WALNUT LN OMAHA NE 68116-4293 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4829 NISKAYUNA NY 12309- Current Occ ant BENING, SCOTT Current Occupa f 510-350- 3 r� ' I 510-040-026 510-040-026 1793 TURA CIR W 2545 CORBETT CREEK RD 1836 S ONA RD PAL SPRINGS CA 92264-6801 CATHEYS VALLEY CA 95306-9764 PAL SPRINGS CA 92264-4860 FIALKOV,HARRY Current Occupant ORTIZ,EDWARD 510-350-024 510-350-024 510-350-025 21 ALDEN RD 1805 PINTURA CIR W 1817 PINTURA CIR W MARBLEHEAD MA 01945-1 132 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-6801 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-6801 BURTON,NEIL P Current Occupant VUONG,NHUT 510-350-056 510-350-056 510-350-054 243 LAUTNER LN 1779 ZAFIRO CT 6162 STONEBRIDGE AVE PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4510 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-6808 WESTMINSTER CA 92683-2950 Current Occupant COYNE,IA P Current Occupant 510-350-054 51C350-0 PA 510-350-052 1792 PINTURA CIR W 480 OS EY DR 1816 PINTURA CIR W PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-6802 SAI PETERSBURG FL 33711- PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-6802 CASSADY,KENNETH DEGEORGE,PAUL M Current Occupa p 510-040-038 510-350-053 510-350-05 N 1840 S BARONA RD 9352 CANDLEWOOD DR 1804 P URA CIR W PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4860 HUNTINGTON BEACH CA 92646-4726 PAL SPRINGS CA 92264-6802 SMOKE TREE C g ll SMOKE TREE C DESERT, WATER AGENCY 510-020-071 510-020-075 �� 510-020-093 3645 RUF RD STE 310 3645 RUyfIN RD STE 310 PO BOX 1710 SAND GO CA 92123-1887 SAN QTEGO CA 92123-1887 PALM SPRINGS CA 92263-1710 MIYAMOTO,PAT K Current OccuDih< WRIGHT,QUIN A 510-040-033 510-040-0 (A 510-040-032 805 IDYLWOOD RD 1800 ARONA RD 1924 S BARONA RD DUNN LORING VA 22027- PA SPRINGS CA 92264-4860 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4860 MCFARLANE,MARLINE L ODONNELL,WILLIAM P Current Occu t 510-040-030 510-040-025 510-040- 1828 S BARONA RD 320 UPPER TER#2 1838 ARONA RD PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4860 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94117-4518 P M SPRINGS CA 92264-4860 AYRES,DOLORES A JACKSON,CAROL A Current Occupant 510-040-002 510-040-022 510-040-022 1807 SANDCLIFF RD 1872 S BARONA RD#5 1872 S BARONA RD PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4843 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4859 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4859 FEINGOLD,RHONA Current Occupant ALVAREZ, MIGUEL 510-040-034 510-040-034 510-040-001 1802 BARONA RD 1802 S BARONA RD 24537 ALLEGRA WAY PALM SPRINGS CA 92262- PALM SPRINGS CA 922644860 VALENCIA CA 91355- Current Occupant WILLIAMS, P RICK L MAHON, MICHAEL JAMES 510-040-001 510-040-0 510-040-004 1805 SANDCLIFF RD 1809 S DCLIFF RD 2309 SW 1ST AVE APT 2143 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4834 PA SPRINGS CA 92264-4843 PORTLAND OR 97201-5080 Current Occupant MAHON,MICHAEL JAMES Current Occupant 510-040-004 510-040-005 510-040-005 1811 SANDCLIFF RD 2309 SW ISTAVE APT 2143 1813 SANDCLIFF RD PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4843 PORTLAND OR 97201-5080 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4843 POLLOCK,ALLAN FRANK Current Occupant JENNER,JAY E 510-040-029 510-040-029 510-040-027 1315 O ST#205 VANCOUVER 1830 S BARONA RD 3941 W 102ND AVE BC CANA ANA#20 205 CANA- PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4860 WESTMINSTER CO 80031-2441 Current 5181034-0 S4 0$O- ccupa K � l MARSHALL,EDWARD D GOLDBLAT T,TERISA L 510-040-028 510-040-037 ONA RD 1832 S BARONA RD 4318 HIGHGROVE AVE PALM$PRINGS CA 92264-4860 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4860 TORRANCE CA 90505-5512 Current Occupant BROWN,MELAINA MARIE BENEDICT,HEATHER L 510-040-037 �(� 510-040-036 510-040-006 1825 SA CLIFF R1� 1823 SANDCLIFF RD 1815 SANDCLIFF RD PAL PRINGS CA 92264-4843 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4843 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4843 ANELLO,MARK T SMITH,CHRISTOPHER J Current Occupant 510-040-008 510-040-007 510-040-007 1819 SANDCLIFF RD 923 9TH ST APT 1 1817 SANDCLIFF RD PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4843 SANTA MONICA CA 90403-2846 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4843 OLTON, MICFIAEL P GORMAN, PETER C Current Occu t 510-040-035 510-040-039 510-040- r< 1821 SANDCLIFF RD 6909 OUT OF BOUNDS DR 1842 ARONA RD PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4843 CHARLOTTE NC 28210-7319 P SPRINGS CA 92264-4860 1801 BOULEVARD HOLDINGS LLC SMOKE TREE POTTER,RAYMOND L 510-350-051 510-020-073 im 510-040-040 1828 PINTURA CIR W 3645 RU N RD STE 310 1844 S BARONA RD PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-6802 SAND GO CA 92123-1887 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4860 n WEBSTER, JOHN Current Occupant SMOKE TREE INC 510-040-009 510-040-009 510-020-038 3465 SACRAMENTO ST APT 4 1847 SANDCLIFF RD 1850 SMOKE TREE LN SAN FRANCISCO CA 94118-1928 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4864 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-1602 SMOKE TREE INC EGE, DAVID C Current OccuBalyr 510-020-094 510-040-024 510-040- 1850 SMOKE TREE LN 13630 NE MILTON ST 1868 ARONA RD PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-1602 PORTLAND OR 97230-2972 P SPRINGS CA 92264-4859 MARTHA DIANE CAMARILLO Current Occupant PEARSON,CH ES R r_ REVOCABLE TRUST 510-040-031 510-040-021 1- 510-040-031 1826 S BARONA RD 369 MO ZUMA AVE# 115 525 SHEREE LN PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4860 SANT . E NM 87501-2835 PLACENTIA CA 92870-4325 Current Occupant RACHEL, RIC AD R E)" Current Occu (+ M 510-040-021 510-040-020 510-040-0 /� 1874 S BARONA RD 3812 P BLVD UNIT'315 1876 ARONA RD PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4859 SAN DIEGO CA 92103-3690 P SPRINGS CA 92264-4859 O DONNELL,WILLIAM PAUL Current Occupdnt MICH, JOHN W 510-040-010 510-040- f 510-040-011 320 UPPER TER#2 1849 NDCLIFF RD 1851 SANDCLIFF RD SAN FRANCISCO CA 94117-4518 P SPRINGS CA 92264-4864 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4864 NAJARIAN,JOHN Current Occup e PERRY,RICHARD LEE 510-040-013 510-040-0 if l 510-040-012 3003 DONA SUSANA DR 1855 5AIDCLIFF RD 1853 SANDCLIFF RD STUDIO CITY CA 91604-4353 PAW SPRINGS CA 92264-4864 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4864 ADAMS,DELLA JEAN LANE,ROBERT D Current Occupant 510-040-019 510-040-016 510-040-016 1866 S BARONA RD 435 E AVENIDA GRANADA 1861 SANDCLIFF RD PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4859 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-0409 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4864 HONEYCUTT, DOUG Current Occupant MOLBERG,LUVERNE 510.040-014 510-040-014 510-040-015 7625 SW COPEL ST 1857 SANDCLIFF RD 1859 SANDCLIFF RD PORTLAND OR 97225-3335 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4864 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4864 DRALE, JOAN KAY Current Occupant DRAVES,JEFFREY LEE 510-130-035 510-130-035 510-040-018 2355 E SMOKEWOOD AVE 2525 E MORONGO TRL 23842 SHADY TREE CIR PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4967 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4838 LAGUNA NIGUEL CA 92677-1704 Current Occupant RAIMONDO,DANIEL F CZ t ` A 510.040-018 510-050-030 5 (� 1864 S BARONA RD 251 GARDNER AVE 1FF RD PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4859 SOUTH ORANGE NJ 07079-2526 PS CA 92264-4844 73 INKIS, HIRSCHFELD,GY L Current Occu nt /� CH-050-0 ARTI�L4I� ��{ 510-040-017 f( 510-040- 1 510-050-039// 1102 SW 1 DR I 1863 DCLIFF RD 35 5531 6RNWALL DR RICHMOND GRESHQ OR 97080-9679 P SPRINGS CA 92264-4864 BC NAD (ANAD- Current Occupant p COMMON, HOKE, DALE H 510-050-040 1800 SAN39 LIFF RD r PO B 50 907 1804 SANDCLIFF RD PALM RINGS CA 92264-4815 R[ RSIDE CA 92502-0907 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4815 POLOS,TOMMY A Current Occupant WALDIE,GORDON CLEPHANE 510-050-001 510-050-001 510-050-038 205 E HARMON AVE APT 1002 1806 SANDCLIFF RD 1812 SANDCLIFF RD LAS VEGAS NV 89169-6442 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4815 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4815 PEPPER,NEAL A Current Occupant WILKINS,JUDITH D 510-050-036 510-050-036 510-050-037 7428 HOLLYWOOD BLVD APT 401 1818 SANDCLIFF RD 2449 N COMMONWEALTH AVE LOS ANGELES CA 90046-2885 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4815 LOS ANGELES CA 90027-2492 Current Occup t C SMITH,ELENOR R Current Occu t r 510-050-0 f 510-050-002 i�� 1814S DCLIFF RD 1007 AMARILLO DR CLIFF RD PA SPRINGS CA 92264-4815 CLAREMONT CA 91711-1491 NGS CA 92264-4815 NEWBY,JACK BEYNON, MARTIN RICHARD Current Occupant 510-350-026 510-050-003 510-050-003 2701 PINTURA CIR S 10 BLACKFRIARS ST STAMFORD 1830 SANDCLIFF RD PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4899 LINCOLNSHIRE UK PE92B W PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4844 LINCOLNSHIRE- LANE, ROBERT D Current Occupant KERRIGAN, KELLY 510-040-023 510-040-023 510-050-004 435 E AVENIDA GRANADA 1870 S BARONA RD 1834 SANDCLIFF RD PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-0409 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4859 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4844 ERA,CARL/ Current Occupant SHAUVIN, JAMIE E 510-050-00 510-050-005 510-330-024 GREEN AY LITTLE DEAN 1836 SANDCLIFF RD 2800 WINDSOR DR GLOS R GL143LL E- PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4844 ALAMEDA CA 94501-1659 Current Occ nt !' � HOLDER,LARRY Current Occu t 510-330- 1 510-330-023 510-330- 1833 S AABY DR APT 24 1540 PALM AVE SW 1833 ARABY DR APT 23 PA SPRINGS CA 92264-4867 SEATTLE WA 98116-1732 P M SPRINGS CA 92264.4867 ACKERMANN,JAMES A CXAB nt LESTER,HOWARD E 510-330-022 5 510-050-035 14121 HONEYSUCKLE LN 1 DR APT 22 3714 BEACH DR 9 1 WHITTIER CA 90604-2518 PS CA 92264-4867 SEATTLE WA 98116 Current Occupant FINKLE,ALAN Current Occupant 510-050-035 510-050-034 510-050-034 1820 SANDCLIFF RD 505 CUSTER ST 1824 SANDCLIFF RD PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4 8 1 5 SPEARFISH SD 57783-1122 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4815 MORDEN,JACK Current Occupa A SHANNON,PATRICK 510-050-033 510-050-033 f 1 510-050-032 20832 15TH DR 1828'ANDCLIFF R 6815 N ALGONQUIN AVE BAYS[DE NY 11360-1135 PA i M SPRINGS CA 92264-4815 CHICAGO IL 60646-1503 Current Oce ant VINEYARD, CARTER R SPICER,JON R 510-050- 2 510-050-031 510-050-026 1850 NDCLIFF RD 1848 SANDCLIFF RD 1862 SANDCLIFF RD PA SPRINGS CA 92264-4844 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4844 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4814 TOWERY,SARA ANNE Current Occupant EICHER, KATHLEEN P 510-050-027 510-050-027 510-050-028 321 SUNSET AVE M P-1 1854 SANDCLIFF RD 433 86TH AVE ASBURY PARK NJ 07712-5554 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4844 BELLEVUE WA 98004- Current Occu / BLOCH, MICHAEL M Current Occu pent 510-050-0 1 510-050-029 510-050- 1858 S DCLIFF RD 6216 1/2 NITA AVE 1856 ANDCLIFF RD PA SPRINGS CA 92264-4814 WOODLAND HILLS CA 91367-7656 M SPRINGS CA 92264-4 8 14 GAMBUCCI,ANTHONY C Current Occup& c STUDEBAKER,RONALD JAMES 510-050-007 510-050-0 7 510-050-006 420 MARINE ST APT 3 1844 DCLIFF RD 1840 SANDCLIFF RD SANTA MONICA CA 90405-5652 PAL/ SPRINGS CA 92264-4844 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4844 GAGNON,ROBERT Current Occupant ROSENBLOOM,E SCOTT 510-050-008 510-050-008 510-330-019 858 SHOTWELL ST 1846 SANDCLIFF RD 4833 CRESTWOOD WAY SAN FRANCISCO CA 94110-3208 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4844 SACRAMENTO CA 95822-1660 Current Occu t n VINE,KENN H L / Current Occupant 510-330-0 w 510-330-0 1 510-330-020 1833 S BY DR APT 19 6796 R LING HILLS DR 1833 S ARABY DR APT 20 PA SPRINGS CA 92264-4868 RIV SIDE CA 92505-2119 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4868 ROITBERG,HARRY MADDY, LUISE S Current Occupaut, 510-330-021 510-050-009 510-330-0 2572 W 1 ST AVE VANCOU VER BC 2522 E MORONGO TRL CANA 1833 S ABY DR APT 21 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4839 CANA- PAL POI SPRINGS CA 92264-4867 HARVEY,RITA M MARIN,JULIO Current Occupant 510.350.027 510-350-028 510-350-028 2719 PINTURA CIR S 8215 E CHADWICK PKWY 2737 PINTURA CIR S PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4899 ORANGE CA 92867-6475 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4899 HINSKY,MICHAEL E Current Occupant ANGUS,MARTHA E 510-050-016 510-050-016 510-130-061 1093 GREENTREE RD 2506 E MORONGO TRL 210 POST ST STE 203 BLOOMFIELD HILLS MI 48304-2536 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4839 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94108-5104 Current Occupant BRADLEY, JEFF A Current Occupant 510-130-061 510-130-042 510-130-042 1921 RANCHO VISTA TRL 269 S BEVERLY DR# 171 2771 E MORONGO TRL PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4901 BEVERLY HILLS CA 90212-3851 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4819 SACKETT,ARBETH L Current Occupant DREW, JOHN L 510-031-010 510-031-01 0 510-330-018 531 ENCINITAS BLVD STE 121 1881RABY DR UNIT 10 3582 EVANS CT REGINA SK CANADA ENCINITAS CA 92024-3773 PAL SPRINGS CA 92264-4892 CANADA - Current Occt nt RHODES, GARY JOHNSON,SHELLEY L 510-330- 510-130-046 510-031-014 1833 RABY DR APT 18 2793 E MORONGO TRL 22515 SW FAIROAKS CT PA� SPRINGS CA 92264-4868 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4819 SHERWOOD OR 97140-7132 BAKER, ROBERTA WARREN Current Occupant Current Occu t 510-031-014 JDRGENSEN 510-031-0 510-031-015 1881 S ARABY DR UNIT 14 124 CORAL AVE 1881 S. RABY DR UNIT 15 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4893 NEWPORT BEACH CA 92 662-1 14 5 PAvI SPRINGS CA 92264-4893 NELSON, EARL PETE WHEELER WEISGERBER, GORDON A Current Occupa 510-031-017 nt M 510-031-016 510-031-017 1891 S ARABY DR UNIT 16 5103 109A AVE EDMONTON AB l881 S A Y DR UNIT 17 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264.4893 CANAD CANAD- PALM RINGS CA 92264-4893 CO CO CA A ut MORDEN, JACK Current Occup 510-031- rL, 510-031-909 510-031-00 12381 ILSHIRE BLVD 208 15TH DR#32 1881 S BY DR UNIT 9 IT 9L ANGELES CA 90025-1063 BAYSIDE NY 11360- PAL SPRINGS CA 92264-4892 SWEET,JOHN S Current Occupan nq ,,� MYSTERIUM 510-031-008 510-031-008 I 510-130-047 7 HEATHER WAY 1881 S BY DR UNIT 8 LANDF D HOUSE CLARENCE RD MILL VALLEY CA 94941-1285 PAL PRINGS CA 92264-4892 PALYIPRINGS CA 92264- Current Occupant STANTON,MARGARET F Current Occyrlt 510-130-047 510-050.014 510-050-0 2781 TECOPA LN 1472 N RIVERSIDE DR 2512 ORONGO TRL PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4885 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-8143 P SPRINGS CA 92264-4839 KLUSZCZYNSKI,RICHARD M URJS, ANDREW J Current Occu t 510-050.015 510-130-029 510-130- C 2510 E MORONGO TRL 37266 PALM VIEW RD 1958 ARONA RD PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4839 RANCHO MIRAGE CA 92270-2423 P. SPRINGS CA 92264-4858 BOX,KRISTINA RAE Current Occupy WOLD,LOUIS O 510-130-028 510-130-� 510-130-044 1102 N SUNSET CT 1964 S BARONA RD 2781 PRINCESS LN TACOMA WA 98406-1086 PAyf SPRINGS CA 92264-4858 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4884 LEVY,DAVID MERRITT BERGER,CAROL D MELISSINOS, ANDREW W A 510-130-026 510-130.040 510-130-062 2584 ANZA TRL 1990 S BARONA RD 23 AMBASSADOR CIR PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4821 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4858 RANCHO MIRAGE CA 92270-2349 Current Occupa5v LUL WAI SEALS, MARY CLAIRE 510-130-062 510-130-043 510-130-045 1935 RA HO VISTA TRL 2779 PRINCESS LN 2788 PRINCESS LN PA� PRINGS CA 92264-4901 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4884 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4884 BUCHHOLZ, KURT W Current Occupant WALSH,RICHARD E 510-130-067 510-130-067 510-130-065 2122 N JUN[PERO AVE 1951 RANCHO VISTA TRL 18 ORD ST PALM SPRINGS CA 92262-2824 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4901 SAN FRANCISCO CA 941 14-14 15 Current Occupant LIPKOWITZ,ALLAN SMOKE TREE INC 510-130-065 510-130-055 510-112-009 1965 RANCHO VISTA TRL 2686 ANZA TRL 1850 SMOKE TREE LN PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4901 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-6821 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-1602 SMOKE TREE INC WILLIAMS, WALTER L Current Occupant 510-112-011 510-130-002 510-130-002 1850 SMOKE TREE LN 1932 S BARONA RD 1920 S BARONA RD PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-1602 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4858 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4858 WILLIAMS,OPAL C PALMAS, DOS DEV HRYN, PAUL E 510-130-003 510-130-004 510-130-005 1932 S BARONA RD 1278 GLENNEYRE ST# 133 1948 S BARONA RD PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4858 LAGUNA BEACH CA 92651-3103 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4858 HATLAN, MARYANN M Current Occupant VANDERPOL,RONALD JAKE 510-130-006 510-130-006 510-130-007 41 HIGH ST Y' 2555,E MORONGO TRL PO BOX 4204 SAN FRANCISCO CA 941 14-3 5 1 1 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4838 PALM SPRINGS CA 92263.4204 Current Occupant HOLMES,JAMES GEOFFREY MCMAHON, KAY E 510-130-007 510-130-059 510-130-019 2585 E MORONGO TRL 2684 ANZA TRL 118 DERMODY RD PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4838 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-6821 CANAAN NY 12029-1905 Current Occupant LBE FAMILY ITED p PARTNERS Current Occupant' 510-130-019 10-130-048 2714 ANZA TRL 716 W 02J�D ST 2789 TEC6PA LN PALM SPRINGS CA 92264-4813 Gu eur5 ISLAND NE 68801-5816 PA ,!,�M'S`PRINGS CA 92264-4885 RACHEL, RICHARD R LOFMAN,BRIAN 510-040-020 510-050-017 RETURNED MAIL 2754 ANGELL AVENUE 174 KERN STREET,UNIT 35 SAN DIEGO,CA 92122 SALINAS,CA 93905 HSPB 93—Sandeliff Garden Apartment Homes request Historic District Designation Neighborhood Organizations: Sonora Sunrise Neighborhood Organization Christine Hammond clhammond,gdc.rr.com Los Compadres Neighborhood Organization Philip Strout philspringsna hotmail.com Araby Commons Neighborhood Organization Ed Carlmark edcasid2dc.rr.com Araby Cove Neighborhood Organization Kerstin Pollack kbpollack(aol.com ALrA LOMA DR ' � � ORELLA CIR rp OAK(REST DR S 0POSlA9 CIR SONORA R!) �O N Q � .Z O OW W ALONDRA WAY C N Q Y LL g Los Compadres NO E•PALM'CANYON DR U 'ESCOBA DR; Araby CommoW,,o i i � � T t a Jt y. .z MORONGOTRL a CONEJOTRL z NV\. �h ANZA TRL ANZA TRL Q , q 0 Q _ m JACARANDA RD VERBENA ST rrye� o � 1 W�U a�oR �o�y— I Qp v Legend z m O MMile R.&S ®$f8 1 I NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL CITY OF PALM SPRINGS PROPOSED DESIGNATION OF THE SANDCLIFF GARDEN APARTMENT HOMES CONDOMINIUMS AS A HISTORIC DISTRICT AND NOTICE OF EXEMPTION FROM CEQA 1800 SOUTH BARONA ROAD (CASE HSPB 93 / HD-5) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, will hold a Public Hearing at its meeting of February 3, 2016. The City Council meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. The purpose of the hearing is to consider a recommendation by the Historic Site Preservation Board (HSPB) for historic district designation of the Sandcliff Garden Apartment Homes Condominiums (Case HSPB 93/HD 5). The district boundaries are proposed to encompass roughly 4.6 acres that comprise the Sandcliff development bounded by Barona Road on the west, East Morongo Trail on the south, and Sandcliff Road on the north. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: This request is categorically exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15331 (Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), whereas the proposed designation meets the conditions outlined for preservation of a historic resource. The application is available for public review in the Planning Services Department, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. REVIEW OF PROJECT INFORMATION: The staff report and other supporting documents regarding this project 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 letter (for mail or hand delivery) to: James Thompson, City Clerk 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 Any challenge of the proposed project in court may be limited to raising only those issues raised at the Public Hearing described in this Notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at, or prior to, the City Council hearing. (Government Code Section 65009[b][2]). An opportunity will be given at said hearing for all interested persons to be heard. Questions regarding this case may be directed to Ken Lyon, RA, Associate Planner, at (760) 323-8245. Si necesita ayuda con esta carta, porfavor Ilame a la Ciudad de Palm Springs y puede hablar con Felipe Primera telefono (760) 323-8253. mes Thompson, City Clerk 78 N do yPLIA aPA,y Department of Planning Services w Vicinity Map rq�/FoaN�P 5 E PALM CANYON DR , U d a � SANDCUIFF RD — Q , MORONGOTRL o �0, ............. .......... .......... _. Legend - ® site O SOl] Feet Radius CITY OF PALM SPRINGS 79 Kathie Hart From: Joanne Bruggemans Sent: Thursday,January 21, 2016 9:27 AM To: Sonora Sunrise; Los Compadres;Araby Commons;Araby Cove Cc: Ken Lyon; Kathie Hart Subject: HSPB 93/ HD-5-Sandcliff Garden Apartment Homes Condominiums Attachments: HSPB 93 Sandcliff Garden PHN CC 02 03 16.pdf Morning- Please find the attached Public Hearing Notice of the City Council for February 3, 2016 of the proposed project within a %x mile of your neighborhood organization. Thank you, J 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: Ooanne.brugaemans@palmspringsca-gov t 80 The Desert Sun 750 N Gene Autry Trail Certificate of Publication Palm Springs, CA 92262 CITY OFPAL RECEIVED SRlNG 760-778-4578/Fax 760-778-4731 State Of California ss: 2111 JAN 28 AM 9: 35 County of Riverside JAMES THOHPSOti CITY CLERK Advertiser: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS/LEGALS PO BOX 2743 PALM SPRINGS CA 92263 Order# 0001005305 1 am over the age of 18 years old, a citizen of the United States and not a party to, or have interest in this matter.I hereby certify that the attached advertisement appeared in said newspaper(set in type not smaller than non panel) in each and entire issue of said - -- -- "-- newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the followingdates, to wit: No 0118: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - - CRY COUNCIL CITY OF PALM SPRINGS PROPOSED DESIGNATION OF THE SANDCLIFF GARDEN APARTMENT HOMES Newspaper: The Desert SLID CONDOMINIUMS AS A HISTORIC DISTRICT AND NOTICE Of EXEMPTION FROM > CEQA 1800 SOUTH BARONA ROAD (CASE HSP6931 HD5).' NOTICE 15 HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of th¢.City of Palm Springs, i California,will holds Public Hearing at Its meeting of February 3, 2016. The 1/23/2016 City Council meeting begins at 6:00 p.m.in.the CounnL Chamber at City Hall, 3200East TahquiU Canyon way,Palm Spprings. - The purpose of the hearingg Is to corssidef a recommendation by the Historic She Preservation Board (HSPB) for historic district designation .of the'Sandcliff Garden Apartment Homes Condominiums':(Case HSPB 93/HD�5). The district boundaries are proposed to encompass roughly 4.6 acres that compprise the Sandcliff development bounded by Barone 0.oad.on the west, East Morongo acknowledge that I am a principal clerk of the Trail on the soul and 5addcliff Road on the.north. I printer of The Desert Sun, printed and published weekly in the City of Palm Springs, County of Riverside, State of California. The Desert Sun was adjudicated a Newspaper of general circulation on March 24, 1988 by the Superior Court of the County of Riverside, State of California Case No. 191236. +, I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on this 23rd day of JANUARY, 2016 In Palm ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: This re ues[ii mteyaritaI lyy exempt from Springs, Callfor further review pursuant to Section 15331 (H�storical Resource Restoranond Re- habilrtatmn) of the California Environmental Quality Act(CFrQA),whereas the proposed designation meets UIe conditions outlinedd far preservation'of a his- toric resoyyArce The application is availabfe tpap public review yIn the Planning beetweerthe hours otf B:�OtyO a.mlrand 6:OD�pp.mahMnndayafhrough Spring Thurrsdays, REVIEW OF PROTECT INFORMATION: The staff report and other suppbiting j documents regardingg this project are available for pub(Ic feYlaty at City Hall be- tween the hours of 8 0o a.m.and 6:0o pp m.Monday through Thursday. ,Please i rontaR the Office of the Cily Clerk at(760)323-8204 if you Would like to sched- ule an appamtmenf to review these documents. COMMENT.ON THIS APPLICATION: Response to this notike may be made verbal- i lyat the PuHlic Hearing and/or in wnNng before Me hearing Written com-.. merits may be made to the City Council by letter(for mall or hand delivery)io: ' Lames Thompson;Gry Clerk Declarant 3200Ee TahgmK Canyon Way,Palm Sp ing,CA 92262 Any challenge of the proposed project in mart may be limited to raising only those issues raised at the Public Hearing describe8 in this Notice or in written corresppondence delivered to the City Clerk at,or prior to,the City Council hear- ing.(Gavemm.nt Code Section 650 I1,1121). �S •1 An opportuniTy will be given at Sal dd hearing for all interested persons to be J ` heard Questions Iegard'inqq this case may be directed to Ken Lyon, RA,Assod ate Planneh at(760)�23-82AS. Si neceslu ayuda con esta Carta,porfavor(lame a la Ciudad de Palm Springs y pcede hablar con Felipe Primers,telefono(760)323-8253. James.Thompson,City Clerk - Published.1/23'/16