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DATE: September 3, 2014 CONSENT AGENDA
SUBJECT: MILLS ACT HISTORIC SITE CONTRACT — 1860 NORTH VISTA DRIVE
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Planning Services
SUMMARY
This action would engage the City of Palm Springs into a standard Mills Act Agreement
with Michael F. Fleming and Luis A. Lavin, owners of 1860 North Vista Drive, (APN 504-
200-010). The intent of this contract is to require maintenance and preservation of this
Class 1 historic site in exchange for possible property tax relief as calculated by the
County of Riverside.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve a Mills Act Historic Property Agreement between the City of Palm
Springs, Michael F. Fleming and Luis A. Lavin (HSPB #89)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
3. Direct the City Clerk to record the Agreement.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
On May 7, 2014 the City Council by Resolution No. 23538, designated the Paul
Dougherty residence located at 1860 Vista Drive, Class 1 historic site HSPB-89.
On July 8, 2014 the Historic Site Preservation Board voted (7-0) to recommend that the
City Council execute a Mills Act Contract between the City of Palm Springs, Michael F.
Fleming and Luis A. Lavin.
Pursuant with California Government Code Section 50280 — 50290 upon the application
of an owner of any qualified historic property, the legislative body of a city may contract
with the owner or agent to restrict the use of the property to carry out the purposes and
goals of historic preservation of the property. Such a contract is commonly referred to
as a "Mills Act Agreement' and it provides for possible alternative property tax rate
calculations in exchange for specific and ongoing preservation and maintenance of the
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City Council Staff Report
September 3, 2014 - Page 2
Mills Act— 1860 North Vista Drive"The Paul Dougherty Residence" (HSPB#89)
property, specifically its historically significant elements and characteristics.
The property at 1860 North Vista Drive "The Paul Dougherty Residence" is a class one
historic site. State of California Governmental Code Section 50280.1 denotes that
properties that are eligible for application of a Mills Act contract must be listed in a state,
city, county official register of historic sites. As such, 1860 North Vista Drive is qualified
for a Mills Act Contract.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
There is no known fiscal impact upon the city as a result of this recommended action.
Douglas R. Ev ns David H. Ready,
Interim-Director of Planning Services City Manager
Attachments:
• Vicinity Map
• City Council Action Summary (page 1) dated May 7, 2014
• Excerpt of HSPB minutes dated July 8, 2014
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CASE NO: HSPB 89 1860 North Vista DESCRIPTION: Request for a Mills Act contract
Drive (The Paul Dougherty House) between the City of Palm Springs, Michael F.
APN: 504-200-010 Fleming and Luis A. Lavin. Zone R-1-A,
APPLICANT: Michael F. Fleming &
Luis A. Lavin, Owners
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION SUMMARY
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2014 — Revised 1.C.
CALL TO ORDER: 6:09 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Foat absent.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: No reportable actions.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
City Thompson requested Item 2.13. a wit drawn from the Agenda.
Mayor Pougne uested Item 2.C. be removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion noted a business related conflict of interest and abstention on
Consent Calendar Item .
Councilmember Mills noted his a tion on Consent Calendar Item 2.1. and requested
Item 2.G. be removed from the Conse alendar for separate discussion.
Councilmember Lewin requested Item 2.K. b oved from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion.
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion r Pro Tem Hutcheson,
seconded by Councilmember Mills and unanimously ca d 4-0 on a roll call
vote.
AYES: Councilmember Lewin, Councilmember Mills, Mayor Pro Te utcheson,
and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.A. APPLICATION BY MICHAEL F. FLEMING AND LUIS A. LAVIN
(OWNERS) IN COLLABORATION WITH THE PALM SPRINGS
PRESERVATION FOUNDATION, REQUESTING CLASS 1 HISTORIC
DESIGNATION FOR "THE PAUL DOUGHERTY RESIDENCE" A
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE LOCATED ON A HILLSIDE LOT AT 1860
VISTA DRIVE (HSPB 89):
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. M, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
DESIGNATING THE PAUL DOUGHERTY RESIDENCE AT 1860 VISTA
DRIVE A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE AND APPROVING A CATEGORICAL
EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA)." Motion Councilmember Mills, seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson and unanimously carried 4-0 on a roll call
vote.
AYES: Councilmember Lewin, Councilmember Mills, Mayor Pro
Tem Hutcheson, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None. O 4
ABSENT: Councilmember Foat.
Historic Site Preservation Draft Minutes
July 8,2014
Page 2 of 10
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
OVAL OF THE MINUTES: JUNE 10, 2014 MEETING.
Approve as amended M/S/C Williamson/Hays (4-1-2) Ploss opposed, Dixon and
a Voie abstained.
1.13. R EST BY BILL LEWALLEN (OWNER) FOR EXECUTION OF A MILLS
ACT TORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF LM SPRING, THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN ESTATES HOMEOWNERS
ASSOCIAT ND BILL LEWALLEN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
283 EAST TW ALMS DRIVE, A CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURE ELIGIBLE
FOR CLASS 1 STORIC STATUS WITHIN THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN
HISTORIC DISTRIC SPB 73 I HD-2).
M/SIC Ploss/Dixon Approve ff's recommendation (7-0).
1.C. REQUEST BY RICHARD CO AND CHRISTOPHER MACALUSO,
OWNERS FOR EXECUTION OF A ILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY
PRESERVATION AGREEMENT BETWE THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
THE RACQUET CLUB GARDEN VILLAS MEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
AND RICHARD COOK AND CHRISTOPH MACALUSO, FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 360 CABRILLO OAD UNIT 118, A
CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURE ELIGIBLE FOR CLAS HISTORIC STATUS
WITHIN THE RACQUET CLUB COTTAGES WEST H RIC DISTRICT,
(HSPB 88 / HD-3).
M/S/C Ploss/Dixon Approve staffs recommendation (6-0-1) La Voie re d.
I.D. REQUEST BY MICHAEL FLEMING AND LUIS A. LAVIN, OWNERS FOR
EXECUTION OF A MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND MICHAEL
FLEMING AND LUIS A. LAVIN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1860
VISTA DRIVE, A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE (HSPB 89).
M/S/C Approve staffs recommendation (7-0).
2. PUB ARINGS
2.A APPLICATI E CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR CONSIDERATION OF
CLASS 1 HISTORI ATION OF 630 EAST TACHEVAH DRIVE
KNOWN AS "THE CHARLIE TATE" (HSPB-80) AND 1120
NORTH VIA MIRALESTE KNOWN AS "TH USE" (HSPB-81)
ZONE R-1-B.
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