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DATE: September 03, 2014 CONSENT AGENDA
SUBJECT: MILLS ACT HISTORIC SITE CONTRACT — 283 EAST TWIN PALMS
DRIVE (HSPB #73 / HD-2 ROYAL HAWAIIAN ESTATES)
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 Craig Hammond, owner of 283 East Twin Palms Drive, (APN 511-070-038) and the
Royal Hawaiian Estates Homeowners Association. 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 and Bill Lewallen, and the Royal Hawaiian Estates Homeowners
Association, for 283 East Twin Palms Drive, a Class 1 historic site (HSPB #73
/ HD-2).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
3. Direct the City Clerk to record the Agreement.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
On February 3, 2010, the City Council designated the Royal Hawaiian Estates a Historic
District (HSPB #73 / Historic District #2). The Royal Hawaiian Estates Historic District is
comprised of forty residences on roughly five acres. Two Eighty-three East Twin Palms
Drive is one of the residences that is defined as a contributing structure to the historic
district.
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, Bill
Lewallen and the Royal Hawaiian Homeowners Association.
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City Council Staff Report
September 03, 2014 - Page 2
Mills Act—283 East Twin Palm Drive—Condo in the Royal Hawaiian Estates Historic District
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
property, specifically its historically significant elements and characteristics.
The property at 283 East Twin Palms Drive has been deemed a "contributing structure'
within the Royal Hawaiian Estates Historic District. Pursuant to Municipal Code Section
8.05.125, contributing structures in a historic district are subject to Class 1 regulations
and are designated Class 1 historic sites. 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,
283 East Twin Palms Drive is qualified for a Mills Act Contract.
At Royal Hawaiian Estates, routine maintenance and upkeep of the building exteriors
and grounds is a shared responsibility of the home-owners association (HOA) and the
individual unit owners. Because of this shared responsibility, the Mills Act Agreement in
this particular case has been drafted with both the homeowners and the HOA as parties
to the agreement. If, in the future, other individual home owners at the Royal Hawaiian
wish to pursue a Mills Act Agreement, the same contractual arrangement would apply.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
There is no known fiscal impact upon the city as a result of this recommended action.
Douglas R. vans David H. Ready,
Interim-Director of Planning Services City Manager
Attachments:
• Vicinity Map
• City Council Action Summary (pages 1 and 2) dated February 3, 2010.
• HSPB Meeting Minutes (page 2) dated July 8, 2014.
• Lewallen to HSPB letter of support dated May 12, 2014
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
CASE # HSPB 74/HD-2 283 E DESCRIPTION: Application for a Mills Act Historic
Twin Palms Drive Property Maintenance Agreement between the City of
APN: 511-070-038
Palm Springs, Royal Hawaiian Estates HOA and Bill
APPLICANT: Mr. Bill Lewallen Lewallen of Unit 283. Zoned R2 Sec. 26/T4/R4.
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION SUMMARY
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2010
L CALL: All Present.
REP T OF CLOSED SESSION:
ACTIO 1) Make the finding that the Item came to the attention of the City after the
posting o genda, and there is an immediate need to hear and/or take action on the
Item; and dd the following Item to the Closed Session Agenda: Government Code
Section 549 Conference with Real Property Negotiator for the property described
as EI Dorado ms Estates, Negotiating Parties El Dorado Palm Springs Ltd., City
Negotiator, Davi eady, City Manager or Designee, to discuss price and terms of
purchase. Motion uncilmember Mills, seconded by Councilmember Foat and
unanimously carrie -0).
City Attorney Holland sta that the City Council recessed into Closed Session to
discuss Items on the posted sed Session Agenda. City Attorney Holland reported the
City Council provided direction the City Attorney on the Property Negotiations with El
Dorado Palm Springs Ltd., othe a no reportable actions were taken.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
City Clerk Thompson requested the City ncil delete the extension of the Subdivision
Improvement Agreement with Palomino TT 3577, on Item 2.J.
Councilmember Foat requested Item 2.J. be r oved from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion.
Councilmember Mills stated he has a business relate nflict of interest with respect to
Consent Calendar Item 2.J., and would not participate in a discussion or the vote.
Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson requested Item 21. be remove m the Consent Calendar
for separate discussion.
Councilmember Weigel stated he has a property related conflict nterest with respect
to the Alta Subdivision Improvement Agreement on Item 2.J. and Id abstain on that
extension.
Mayor Pougnet requested Item 2.F. be removed from the Consen alendar for
separate discussion.
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as amended. Motion Councilmember eigel,
seconded by Councilmember Foat and unanemnll"-
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1. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
9.A. DESIGNATION OF THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN ESTATES CONDOMINIUM
LOCATED AT 1774 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE AS A HISTORIC
DISTRICT (CASE HSPB 73 / HD 2):
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22657, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY O 4
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
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City Council ACTION SUMMARY
February 3, 2010
Page 2
ESTABLISHING HISTORIC DISTRICT NO. 2, AT THE ROYAL
HAWAIIAN ESTATES CONDOMINIUMS LOCATED AT 1774 SOUTH
PALM CANYON DRIVE." Motion Councilmember Foat, seconded by
Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson and carried 4-1 on a roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Weigel, Mayor Pro
Tem Hutcheson, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: Councilmember Mills.
I.B. DESIGNATION OF THE SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AT 1070
APACHE ROAD AS A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE (CASE HSPB 74):
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22658, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
DESIGNATING THE SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AT 1070 EA
APACHE ROAD, A CLASS ONE HISTORIC SITE." Motion Mayor o
Tern Hutcheson, seconded by Councilmember Foat and unani sly
carried on a roll call vote.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approve Items 2.A., 2.B., 2.C., 2.D., 2.E., 2.G., 2.H., 2 , 2.K., 2.M.,
2.N., and 2.P. Motion Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson, conded by
Councilmember Weigel and unanimously carried on a roll vote.
2.A. REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA:
ACTION: Receive and file Report on the Posting the February 3, 2010,
City Council Agenda. Approved as part of the nsent Calendar.
2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the City Council Minu of January 13, 2010, and the
City Council/Community Redevelopm Agency Minutes of January 20,
2010. Approved as part of the Con nt Calendar.
2.C. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL W ANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution o. 22659, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE Cl OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PAYMENT CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS
NUMBERED 103975 HROUGH 1039851, IN THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $307, .88, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" and 2)
Adopt Resolution . 22660, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CIT OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
PAYMENT O LAIMS AND DEMANDS BY WARRANTS NUMBERED
1039852 T OUGH 1039928, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
$787,919 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA;" 3) Adopt Resolution No.
22661 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PAL PRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL
W RANTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 01-09-10 BY WARRANTS
MBERED 415340 THROUGH 415380 TOTALING $100,467.59,
IABILITY CHECKS NUMBERED 1039929 THROUGH 1039949 05
Historic Site Preservation Minutes
July 8,2014
Page 2 of 9
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Approve as amendedlapposed, Dixon and
1.13. REQUEST BY BILL LEWALLEN (OWNER) FOR EXECUTION OF A MILLS
ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF PALM SPRING, THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN ESTATES HOMEOWNERS
ASSOCIATE AND BILL LEWALLEN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
283 EAST TWIN PALMS DRIVE, A CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURE ELIGIBLE
FOR CLASS 1 HISTORIC STATUS WITHIN THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN
HISTORIC DISTRICT (HSPB 73 / HD-2).
M/S/C Ploss/Dixon Approve staffs recommendation (7-0).
OWNERS FOR EXECUTION OF A MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROP
PRESERVATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALMS GS,
THE RACQUET CLUB GARDEN VILLAS HOMEOWNERS A CIATION
AND RICHARD COOK AND CHRISTOPHER MACALU FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 360 CABRILLO ROA NIT 118, A
CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURE ELIGIBLE FOR CLASS ISTORIC STATUS
WITHIN THE RACQUET CLUB COTTAGES WES ISTORIC DISTRICT,
(HSPB 88 / HD-3).
M/S/C Ploss/Dixon Approve staffs recommen Ion (6-0-1) La Voie recused.
1.D. REQUEST BY MICHAEL FLEMI AND LUIS A. LAVIN, OWNERS FOR
EXECUTION OF A MILLS A HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND MICHAEL
FLEMING AND LUIS A VIN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1860
VISTA DRIVE, A CL 1 HISTORIC SITE (HSPB 89).
M/S/C Approv affs recommendation (7-0).
2. PUBLIC H INGS
2.A PPLICATION BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR CONSIDERATION OF
CLASS 1 HISTORIC DESIGNATION OF 630 EAST TACHEVAH DRIVE
KNOWN AS "THE CHARLIE FARRELL ESTATE" (HSPB-80) AND 1120
NORTH VIA MIRALESTE KNOWN AS "THE GUEST HOUSE" (HSPB-81)
ZONE R-1-B.
STAFF MEMBER LYON summarized the staff rpnnrt-
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RECEIVED
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DEPARTMENT
Bill Lewallen
May 12, 2014
M. Margo Wheeler, FAICP
Department of Planning
City of Palm Springs
3200 E.Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs,CA 92262-6959
Dear Director Wheeler:
I am the owner of 283 E. Twin Palms Drive in Palm Springs{Assessment Number
51iwoo38-71 which is located in the Royal Hawaiian Estates.The Royal
Hawaiian Estates became Palm Springs first Historic Residential District on
February 3, 2010.
1 am writing to apply for the Mills Act Tax Abatement Program. Enclosed is my
check for$824.00 to begin the application process.
Through the Mills Act economic incentives, I look forward to continue
performing ongoing restoration and preservation of our historic Donald Wexler
and Richard Harrison mid-century tiki-modern property.
If you have any questions or need additional information,you may contact me at
bill@royalhawaiianestates.org or 76o-475-4561.
Thank you for your help in this process.
Sincerely,
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Bill ewa11�
283 E. Twin Palms Dr. Palm Springs, CA 760-475-4561
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