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Home My WebLink About2/5/2014 - STAFF REPORTS - 3.A. ?ALM O� BpAI c CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT V N • • `4una2 c,FOIL DATE: February 5, 2014 LEGISLATIVE SUBJECT: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTION 8.05.125, TO CHANGE FROM PRE-1945 TO PRE- 1960, THE AGE OF BUILDINGS ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO A SIX MONTH STAY OF DEMOLITION. FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager BY: M. Margo Wheeler, AICP, Director of Planning Services SUMMARY The Council will consider changes to the City's Municipal Code to change from pre- 1945 to pre-1960, the age of buildings eligible for up to a six month stay of demolition. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only and introduce Ordinance No. , "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 8.05.125 OF, AND ADDING SUBSECTION (c) TO SECTION 8.05.020 OF, THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO CLASS 3 HISTORIC STRUCTURES/SITES." 2. Direct staff to solicit proposals for a city-wide survey of historic resources. PREVIOUS ACTIONS: On November 12, 2013, the Historic Site Preservation Board (HSPB) voted to unanimously support the change. On November 13, 2013, the matter was discussed at the Planning Commission / Historic Site Preservation Board joint workshop and received favorably. On December 4, 2013, the City Council instructed staff to return with further information regarding this matter. On January 15, 2014, the City Council instructed staff to return to the City Council with an ordinance to amend the Municipal Code. ITEM NO. � ' n CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT C, FOM1O`' DATE: February 5, 2014 LEGISLATIVE SUBJECT: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTION 8.05.125, TO CHANGE FROM PRE-1945 TO PRE- 1969, THE AGE OF BUILDINGS ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO A SIX MONTH STAY OF DEMOLITION. FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager BY: M. Margo Wheeler, AICP, Director of Planning Services SUMMARY The Council will consider changes to the City's Municipal Code to change from pre- 1945 to pre-1969, the age of buildings eligible for up to a six month stay of demolition. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only and introduce Ordinance No. , "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 8.05.125 OF, AND ADDING SUBSECTION (c) TO SECTION 8.05.020 OF, THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO CLASS 3 HISTORIC STRUCTURES/SITES." 2. Direct staff to solicit proposals for a city-wide survey of historic resources. PREVIOUS ACTIONS: On November 12, 2013, the Historic Site Preservation Board (HSPB) voted to unanimously support the change. On November 13, 2013, the matter was discussed at the Planning Commission / Historic Site Preservation Board joint workshop and received favorably. On December 4, 2013, the City Council instructed staff to return with further information regarding this matter. On January 15, 2014, the City Council instructed staff to return to the City Council with an ordinance to amend the Municipal Code. ITEM NO. City Council Staff Report February 5, 2014— Page 2 Case 5.1311 ZTA—PSMC 8.05.125 STAFF ANALYSIS: The proposed text amendment to Chapter 8.05.125 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code (PSMC) would change the definition of Class 3 historic sites from buildings built prior to 1945 to buildings built prior to 1969, in recognition of the importance of the collection of mid-century buildings that still exist, for which Palm Springs is becoming increasingly known. The section is also proposed to add language clarifying that only demolition applications that include "the ensemble of exterior and demising partitions of a building that enclose conditioned space" pursuant to the current CA Energy Code are affected. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT This modification to the municipal code does not constitute a "project' as defined by CEQA as an action of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact. M. Marg6 Wheeler, AI P David H. Ready Director of Planning Services City Manager Attachments: 1. Draft Ordinance 2. October 20, 2004 City Council staff report 3. January 15, 2014 City Council staff report 4. December 2, 2013 correspondence from PS Preservation Foundation 5. December 4, 2013 correspondence from PS Modern Committee 6. January 12, 2014 correspondence from Modernism Week 7. January 14, 2014 correspondence from PS Modern Committee 02 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 8.05.125 OF, AND ADDING SUBSECTION (c) TO SECTION 8.05.020 OF, THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO CLASS 3 HISTORIC STRUCTURES/SITES CityAttornev's Summary Under the current provisions of the Palm Springs Municipal Code, Class 3 historic structures include all structures/sites constructed prior to 1945. This Ordinance will include all structures/sites constructed prior to 1969 as Class 3 historic structures. This Ordinance also defines the term "demolition." The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, ordains: Section 1. Subsection (c) is added to Section 8.05.020 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code to read: (c) Demolition. The term "demolition" means the total tearing down or destruction of the building envelope as described in the State Energy Code, as may be amended from time to time. Section 2. Section 8.05.125 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is amended to read: Section 8.05.125 Created by Council The City Council may designate one or more historic sites or districts by following the procedures specified in this Chapter. Designations will be made by categorizing nominated sites and districts into one of the following classifications and such other categories as may be designated by resolution: Class 1. Structure/site qualified for city designation; may be qualified at the federal, state and/or county level. Archival file will be maintained. Structure/site may not be modified nor objects removed without the approval of the city council; usage may be limited by the City Council to the extent that it may impair the integrity of the site. Site will be plaqued. (Intended for use when the structure or site still exists as it did during the historical period or is restorable). Class 2. Site qualified for city designation; may be qualified at the federal, state and/or county level. Archival file will be maintained. Site is eligible for plaquing. (Intended for use when the site is not occupied by a modern structure or use which is different than that of the historical period or if structure is unusable, nonconforming, unrestorable, or 03 Ordinance No. February 5, 2014 Case 5.1311 TA- PSMC 8.05.125, Class 3 historic structures Page 2 of 2 the like). Class 3. Structure/site was constructed before 1969, or a year to be determined by the City Council, or construction date cannot be confirmed. Eligible for a six-month stay of demolition. Action of the HSPB may include recommendation to reclassify. All structures built prior to the subject date would be automatically so classified. Historic District. Qualified for city designation; may be qualified at the federal, state and/or county level. Archival file will be maintained and shall contain a map delineating contributing and noncontributing structures or sites. Contributing structures/sites shall be subject to Class 1 regulations until such time that they may be reclassified. Noncontributing structures/sites shall be subject to review by the. HSPB before demolition or construction. A specific plan, containing special regulations pertaining to the subject area, may be adopted for each district. Section 3: The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same, or the summary thereof, to be published and posted pursuant to the provisions of law and this Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after passage. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this day of 2014. STEPHEN P. POUGNET, MAYOR ATTEST: JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK 04 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 Ordinance No. is a full, true, and correct copy, and was introduced at a regular meeting of the Palm Springs City Council on and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: James Thompson, City Clerk City of Palm Springs, California �5 DATE; October 20, 2004 T0, City Council FROM: Director of Strategic Planning APPROVAL OF CITYVViDE HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY, RECOMMENDATION That the City Council approve by Minute Order the attached Citywide Historic Resources Survey presented to the Historic Site Preservation Board (HSPB) at their regular meeting on October 12, 20D4. SUMMARY The attached Citywide Historic Resources Survey represents the first formal survey of 200 historic resources in the city and will assist staff and Community in understanding the geographic dispersion of resources and aid in future planning and historic preservation efforts for the City. The HSPB, at its July 13, 2004 meeting, by a G-0-1 vote, approved the survey. At their October 12, 2004 meeting, the HSPB further recommended that the survey be approved by the City Council and that It be formally submitted to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). The survey was a cooperative effort between Architectural Resources Group, HSPB, staff, the community, and interested parties_ The survey is intended to be a database of historical resources In the city and will be used for informational Purposes onl . to will continue to work with the Historic Site Preservation 130ard in developing recommendations from the survey results. Recommendations may include a work program and public information program. The City already maintains a local register of designated Class 1 and Class 2 Historic Sites. According to SHPO, 20% of California cities have prepared local historic surveys. BACKGROUND The scope of work for the survey was developed by staff with Input from the Palm Springs Modern Committee and the Historic Site Preservation Board (HSPB)with subsequent approval by City Council. City Council approved the Request For Proposals (RFP) on November 6, 2002 and awarded the contract to Architectural Resources Group on July 16, 2003. A subsequent contract amendment was approved by City Council on February 4, 2004, In the amount of $7,040 for a second reconnaissance survey of obscured properties. The survey will serve as a long range planning tool in terms of Identifying historic resources for potential listing on local, State, and National Registers and the possible establishment of historic districts, if warranted. The survey meets the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Preservation Planning, Identification, Evaluation, and Registration. The survey was conducted using California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Form 523A (Primary Record) and 523B (Building, Structure, Object Record), �r s The Primary Record lists basic information about a historic property including a description of the resource and its major elements including design, materials, condition, and alterations. The Building, Structure, and Object (BSO) Record is more detailed and includes items such as other related features, a construction history, and a statement of significance to analyze the integrity of the resource. The properties surveyed did not Include those sites already locally designated as Class 1 or Class 2 Historic Sites. i Staff has contacted SHPO regarding the impacts on private property rights should the survey be submitted to the state. An update will be available at the meeting. Upon adoption of the survey, It will be submitted to the Eastern Information Center at UGRiverside so that it can be entered into the Califomia Historical Resources File System. i Director of trategic Planning C City Manager ATTACHMENTS 1. Citywide Historic Resources Survey (previously provided) 2. Addendum to Citywide Historic Resources Survey - List of 200 Resources for which Primary Records were completed 3. Minutes from HSPB Meeting of September 14, 2004. 4. Minute Order 07 ADDENDUM Palm Springs CityMdet Historic Resourcos Survey 2003 Lori of 200 Rasourcos for which Primary Records were completed Date of Address Diraeden Stirm APN COr wuc6on Resource Name OOa eee 5de O se4. 277 East Ale o Road 60 531001oe7 1966 Villa Aie o 513 351 0D6; 385 Alfa Vista Read 513351008 1933 residence 333 Cdsl Amado Road 508041 OD9 Palm Springs Main Post D(fce Wilding Palm Songs Chamber of 190 West Amad Road 513082019 19ST Commme Building M5 Anza Trod 510 140 013 residen tGoninbutgor Palms 1 T6 Road 511032013 1957Contribu Palms 1823 South uanetta Cdve 511 043 Oa3 1857crlbibu Palms Distinct 1828 South vanes¢Drive 511 053 Doi 1957 1750A844 South Arab 510 070 00"31 Park South Condominiums 200498, 2DI.209 East Aroma Road various Commercial amok 449 East Arenas Road 508086002 ftyal SpnnlisA artments 194711 9 9 3 12nd 200 west Arens Road 13142 003 al addition haze Hotel 370 West Arenas Road 513 141011 1947 The Hideaway 400 West Arenagoad $13470002-009 The Koor Hundred 529 West Arenas Road 513 132 017 192 s Arenaa Gardens Hotel 9 North Avenida P lmas 507 104 001 929-30 Cary Grard Residence 953 Nodh Avenida Palmas 507164005 isSldenoc 455 East Avenida Palmas 508,152001 1953 residence Avenida Palos 946 North Vardes 507 163 013 1932 residence Avenida Palos 976 North Verdes 507154004 1046 resldamw Avenida Palos 428 Verdes 507163006 re idence Avenida Palos 996 Verdes 607154001 1933-1944 residence III 1300 East 9ansto Road 608100 024 Plaza ue!Club 225 West Barido Road 513202002 1947 pet Mareds Hotel 701 West Bailsto Road 500 094 1937/1947 Palm Springs Tennls Club 301 North Bala Road 61 70 009 01 1927 O'Donnell Golf Coarse The Cloisters-Liberec¢ 501 I Nash Ee1300 Road 505 323 001 1 30 Compound! City of Palm Spnngs Department of Shatagie Planning page 1 I ADDENDUM III' Palm Springs Citywide Historic Resources Survey 2003 List of 200 Resources for which Pill Records were completed We Of Address Dimctlon Street APN Construction Resnuroe Mane 150 Seutl1 Balardo Rood 513143 009 1925 OaSis Hotel 013162 014 251 South Balardo Road 13 152 019 1634 Orchid Tree Hetel 33D South Belardo Read 513 202 009 1930s La Serena Villas 415 South I Belardo Road 513212 004 1930s Estrella Inn Hugh M.and Rosemary low East Beldino Drive 54Q2032003 1050 11joturResideneiii 222C South Biama a Avenue 510 210 012 105 rc5ldence Buena Vista Bob&Dolores Hope 1014 Drive 507221010 t936 Residence 641 North Cahuila Road 606294 000 1630 DorothX HqWer House 141 South Cahuila ROW 1 513 141 005 1936 Rences Winter Han 175 South i Road St9141 ot6 Casa coav Palm Springs Womens 314 oath Cahuilla Rom 51 02001 1940 Club 430 South Cahuilla Read 313 212 0132 1946 The ColoftyApartments 524 th Calla o 503 122 003 19" LucAle Taylor Residence 552.5se South Calla AIg 5D8122 O06 1935A936 residence 1275 South Calls Dis Mano 1 508403003 1955 tesidemee 553-557 South Catle Encilla 503 122 015 1937 residence 626 South Celle Palo Fierro 508 141 002 1936 Gdmm House 646 lh Celle Palo Fierro 508 125016 1928 msidenw 11 East Camino Ama of 508234005 im Lyntimak Adatiments 1357 East me Arnapolal500234003 mardenpe Camino Suerai 272 West Vista 1 513 400 004 residence Camino Mr &Mrs.Johnny Mercer 262 West Carmehle 1 513400024 1937 Residence 1415 North Camino Centre 505192008 1663-64 resider 1146 Camino Moasol 605 231006 19205 'White Tiles" 1164 Camino Kmwl 505 202 016 1 residence 1995 South o Morlte 513 410 001 1930 Shia of the Desert 315 Camino None 505 114 0111 residence 425Commo Norte 505 174 016 1952 residence 2684 N rth Cardlflo Avenue 004072011 1938 Chuck Coffman House Li 9 City of Pawn Songs Department of Strategic planning ADDENDUM Palm SPrings Citywide Historic Resources Survey 20D3 List of 200 Resources for which Primary Records were Completed ate r> Address DiraBon Skeet APN Construction Resource Name Chino Canyon 645 West Rind 04211003 residence 444 West Chino Drrve 5D5 311 008 re erlce 1011 W t Qeh Drive 504201024 19M residen 1021 West OCIO Drlve SO4 201 027 1988 9 Palavak Residence 181.199 South Civic Drive 502 220 001-Wo Office Com ex Desert Palms 194711990s 7950 East Drive 502 033 011 ahem na House of Tomorrow 1323 m South Dnftvmod Drive 508 402 Ms 1950 Holden Redden e 175 East EI Alameda 505 288 012 1938 NarIDw Heaven 1011 ast (Alameda 507233001 MLer Adobe 1029 East El Alameda 507 233 00251935 residencaFJ Alameda 5117 231 00437 residence 385 East Alameda 507 253 005 Frances Ledarar Re —nee 270 --hot_ El Canna Way 51337400ODwnt� residence 33 South FaneY❑ms 502 yd0 ppPalm Springs Unified a DKtn euddm 155 West Henrwea Place 8 5 283 00The piths Hermvse 334 West Hermosa P 505 252 01mour Lazar 432 West Henrteta Ptsoe 506 26202nah Shore ResgonceIndian Canyon 100 North Olive SOS 05300S a telIndlan Canyon 119 Nonh Drive 513092 emmerciat - nIndlan Canyon 390 North Drive 508 100ommeraal BuildIndian Canyonvntovm Shsl(Company300 North 803Gas 5lal�on Indian Canyon 311 North Drive 513 061 011 1040 h0untl Ua Station Indian Canyon 4-462 North Drive 50 031 001 196 Commercial Bul dm Indan Canyon 572 North Drive 507195018 The Pal at Palm ri a Indian Canyon �040 North Drive 507183006 6 an Ian Indian Canyon e North Drive 50718101D 1038 fie MOwQ ion Hotel Indfan Canyon 783 North Onve 505 280 010 Casa Palmeras Indian Canyon 1306 Drive 5051 012 7929 feeaoca Indian Canyon 1480 North Drive597 024 015 1948 Ca a Comer Indian Canyon a04o40asao941aa 1934l1945619e0e 274 Nalh Drive 001 aot,uD4 s41 Dot addlbons Racquet Club City of Palm Spnngs _ 10 Departrnem a l Strategic Planning Pogo 3 ADDENDUM Palm Springs Citywide Historic Resources Survey 2003 List of 200 Resources for which Primary Records were completed Da a of Address Direction!1ndl2n t APN Construction Resource Name yon 100 South 608 081 002 1960 Wal S Plaza nyon440AGO Sanh 508094010 i9 Ca erclal SuIIdmnyon6 South 508 121 Doi 1958 SecuMI2 Fist National Bank 7 Ja uea Onv St 142 3 re&ldenee Twin Palms District 991 La cite Road 511 054 005 1957 Contributor 1027 la Jolla Road 511 034 005 1957 TWO Palm$District ContriNtor Twin Palms Dlalnct 1061 L ola Road 511034002 193Y --Contributor 1300 La Veme W none 1971 m S[stlon 4 135D I Ladem circle 50 2 01 t 012 1062 House or pmorrow 590 west Linda Vdda a 513193 014 residence 591 West Linda Meta Dnve $13 193 D26 Casa de Buenos 650 west Linda VL t rve 3131 018 residence 604 East Met Avenue 507081003 1937 residence Marito Manor 8 Medto 1 3 Wes Memo Place 505 302 012.01a 19505 Placo 300 West Marl Place 505293005 Villa SccrlaR Idence 19117 South Mesa Onve 113390031 1933 residence 131 East Noun go Road Wit 302 027 1940-1954 msidanu 148 East Morarygo Road 608 301 022 1935 Jacobs Reaidence fula rda nfa n/e 1956 residence 133 1 East �Ocotillo Avenue 5 5301 D02 1932 residence 940 at ootlllo Avenue 508 292 o22 rosidenct MINIM Gray Purcell Z� Ea Q OtllIO Avenue 308 2 2 013 1933 Residence 608 South Oleander Road W 094 001 V&L Mad" uddl 2281 West Ov iook Road $13$72013 1926.1 A29 raeitlMoe 324 Wool Ovedook Bead 513 362 012 19305 residence 318 West Pablo Drive 513201 C04 1964 residence 550 West Palisades Dnve 513 110 043 1945-60 residence West Palisades Dnve 513 110 044 1959 Russell Nous Palm Canyon 19M-64l2000 CaEan[e 7rcpics Hatcl and 411 t �Dnve 1 06000a renwmlon ResbDumM Palm Ceityon ' 1050 Eesl Drive 508432019 1952 L Garden H City of Palm Sprinpe Department of Strategic Planning Pape 4 ADDENDUM Palm Springs Citywide Historic Resources Survey 2003 6tet of 200 Razouroea for which Primary Reeorria were completed tc o1 Address Dlroetlen Street APN Cmshuctlon Re oumc Name Palm Canyon 1111 E9at Drive 511 035 128 1956 OOottllo tortge Palm Canyon 174 North Drive 513 092 010 1246 The Town&Country Center Palm Canyon 288 North Drive 613091015 1930S Commercial Building Palm Canyon 401-407 North Dnve 313002013 1945 Commercial Buildin Palm Canyon 483.477 North Drlva 513 082 034 1935.1940 Casa de Bellas Artes Palm Canyon 341 North Drive SU D2 005 1945 vnna SoleO A nments Palm Canyon Howard Lapham Office ass Nenh Dnvo 505 3W 012 gWtdm Palm Canyon 687 North Dnve 505 3a2 027 1947 WtWrd Building Patin Canyon 760 North Drive 25 206 002 1934 her•Sarnson Whitt Palm Canyon 'New Ward Marketplace' "a North Ddve 505283 at 1050 Buil n Palm Canyon 879 North Ddve 505283012 1947 era Elldlan a BWltlln Palm Canyon 891.899 North Drive 505283013 1953 Nichols tt BAIdin Palm Canyon 1000 North Orfv 605 255006 1947 P ter lime Bulfdin Pain Conyon 1 1-1087 North Drive 505 281 006 1948 Soothing Au khaq _ Palm Can y on ��Springs qv Uors 1200 NOV Drive 505243004 Building Palm Canyon 1348 0 MS 211 013 195 Harold Hicks Real Fstale Palm Canyon Ile 1490 North Dnve 505 164 002 003 Montana Plaza Palm Canyon Las Palmas Liquors 1595 North I Dave 505165 010 Gormael Bros.Liu") Pain Canyon Mufams Dlfirs Budding 1701 North Drive 6001310 O15 termer Don's Drugs) Palm Canyon 2277 North Drive 504 242 008 1945 sort Inn Vianor Center Palm Canyon W41i im Cody Shill 2726 North Dnve 504 091001 104 Company Gas Station Palm Canyon 101-121 South Dnve 513143009 1 Oasis Commercial Budding Palm Canyon 191 South Drive 513 143 00a Adagio Galtedes Builds Palm Canyon Wessman Develo pmeet Sao South Drive 513 2D4 00 Comeany Building Palm Canyon 333-343 South rive 613 203 013 1953 The Allev Palm Canyon 383 South Drive 613 203 0oa 1935 Comma-rinalBuOdi Palm Canyon 458�4a4 South Dnv 513 214 005 1900 Com mial Buildln Pain Canyon 499 ^gym Orivm 513 213 005 1960 Washington Mutual Palm Canyon 586 South Dnve 513260004 1 B rAmerica Palm Canyon Moorten Gardena and 1735 South Drive 513376010 Resides n O City or Pain Springs Depluimm of Strotegio Planning Page 5 ADDENDUM Palm Springs Citywide Historic Resources Survey 2003 List of 200 Resources for which Primary Records were completed Date ur Address 01rediurl Swot APN Construction Resource Name Palm Canyon 1757 Scull nve 613376016 1940 residence Palm Canyon Royal Hawaiian Estates 7774 South Drive 5110?0001.041 1 005 Condominrms 711 Wat Panorama Rdatl W4 213 006 Edna Root Resdence Paseo IS 1200 East Mrador 507520023 1939 1 residence j 591 North Patencp Road006 P.12004 1937 reside 999 North Paiginglip Road 50525100,5 1957.1952 J J.Robinson House 257 $ th Parencro Road 013 132 005 1024 Korakia Pensions 611 North Ph6li s Road 50*1 201 1962 —AbemMhyHouse Racquet Clue 590 1 East Road 501590 009 1064 Rnz Station No 3 St Theresa's Calholtc 2800 East Ramon Road 502 240 0 10 1968 Church 700 West Ramon Road 513 550 005 Rose conscre Firm Church of Christ 605 South Riv Dore 506191016 1956-57 Scientist San Lorenzo 556 Road 506192022 Triangle inn Sawn Lases Condominiums and Country 4100 Drive 681 020 006 1904 Cluti 787 East Senora Road 508 362 o01 1947 Wn House 2000 block outhrld a Dine 081.060 001-062 Rimcrest Condominiums 2t75 South a Dmre 610 250 031 19M Arthur Elrod Residence Originally Goldberg Family 2340 Soulnnd eDrive 910250006 1967 Residence 2399 Southrid a Drive 510 260 020 197 "La Piedre 24M Southrid a Drive 510 260 026 1919 Bob Ham Residence 591 West Slavers Road 505171001 residence 211 North Sunrise Way 506070016 1970 The Gas Company Bulldln two South Sunnse Wa various 1 7- Smoke Tree Ranch Tahqulz Canyon 4 1-0 East 508 062 003 1960 N IA Commercial Building Tahgc4tz Canyon Jane Augustine Paten to 1095 Gas Way505100 034 Cemdte To hquitz Canyon 2244 East W 502 085 001-014 1950 Desert Holly 7ahqultt Canyon 95 East Wa 502 220 a16 Prudential guiding Tohquaz Canyon Riverside County 3255 1 210 017 log Courthouse-P S Branch Tahqutz Canyon Palm Springs International 34 East W 677 270 01 7986 Pi on 137 South Tah ultz Ddva 514 120 Diu 1929 FinklrN Hp ge ' 3 City of Patin Springs Depadmeri of Strategic Planning Page 6 I ADDENDUM Palm Springs Citywide Historic Resources Survey 2003 List of 200 ResOurces for which Primary Records were completed pate 0f t Direction Street APN C011atnrcti0rt Resource Name South Tah ur Onve 513120011 1037 Villa Amalfi South -TshquimDflve 51 120013 log residence 143 South Taheitnix Drive 513 120 01 1930 Sullivan Roaden 147 South -TahQuhz Drive 513 120 016 1929 CroGer 1lpu5e aighnaay Pullman Family f 320 Taman5k Raatl 507 25e OOB Residence 643 South- Thornhill Flood 006 220 00S Thermal A is Twin Palma Twin Palms District 1003 Ew Dnve 511032011 1957 Contributor Twin Palms Twin Palms District 1025 East Drrvc 511 032 010 1957 Contributor Tvin Palms Tv4n Palms Drdncl 1087 9315t Drive 51f032009 1957 Giontrilbutor 487 Fast Vabnonte Norte 507 007 1937-1944 1272 East Verbena Dnv 507 253 000 1964 panard vyeslar Residence 250 West Verede Sur $05221011 msldmre 321 We Veroda Sur $05202007 residence 1145 East VI dose 507 274 0 3 1940 residence farmerclubtrausefar the FI 1220 North Via Donna 507 510 033 1928 Nt�rador Golf Cob 057 North V,a Mirwesle 507 im ow 1930 Invanneds 2655 North Via Wraleste 501 SW 007 1980-1970 Frances Crocker Libra 1123 NoM Via Monte Vista 505 094 002 1958 residence 296 North Vfa Mante Vista 505 084 001 reswien e Raymond Ores Middle 1011 Cost 507100031 School 424 West Vi Chtrro 504292010 1951-1952 May House 1194 Nor Vista Ve aro 5 094 00T 0e Warm Sands 555 SpVth Ddva 508 21S OOt w ands Villas Rook 2/2L Smoke Tree Ranch 510104007 1934 Residence Gly of Palm Springs 14 Department Orstraftic Ptarnnq Page 7 �o+4ALM spy iy O u w °qt+RoaN�P CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT DATE: January 15, 2014 UNFINISHED BUSINESS SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE (SECTION 8.05 "HISTORIC PRESERVATION") TO CHANGE THE AGE OF BUILDINGS ELIGIBLE FOR A SIX-MONTH STAY OF DEMOLITION FROM PRE-1945 TO PRE-1969 (CASE 5,1311). FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager I BY: Margo Wheeler, AICP, Director of Planning Services SUMMARY At its meeting of December 4, 2013, the City Council requested a discussion item be placed on a meeting agenda and requested additional information from staff which is included herein. RECOMMENDATION: Review and give staff direction. PREVIOUS ACTIONS: iRelBter!Relewerif`iPF1el1 'Actions 11-12-13 The Historic Site Preservation Board (HSPB) voted unanimously to support the proposed text amendment. 11-13-13 The Planning Commission & Historic Site Preservation Board, at a joint study session reviewed the proposed text amendment and expressed their support for the proposed text amendment. 12-4-13 A member of the City Council requested staff place this item for discussion. STAFF ANALYSIS: As explained at the December 4, 2013 City Council meeting, the proposed text amendment to Chapter 8.05.125 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code (PSMC) would change the definition of Class 3 historic sites from buildings built prior to 1945 to buildings built prior to 1969, in recognition of the importance of the collection of mid- century buildings that still exist, for which Palm Springs is becoming increasingly known. 15 City Council Staff Report Page 2 of 3 Case 5,1311 Municipal Code Text Amendment Section 8.05 Class 3 historic sites January 15,2014 The council asked for clarification of the status of the 200 properties listed in the 2004 Citywide Historic Resources Survey, commissioned by Architectural Resources Group, Inc (ARG) and clarification on what constitutes a demolition action that would trigger HSPB review of Class 3 sites. The 2004 Historic Resources Survey. As noted in the attached October 20, 2004 City Council staff report, the 2004 ARG survey was intended to be the foundation of a citywide database of historic resources in Palm Springs and "...is used for informational purposes only."' Two hundred buildings were identified, although many more historically significant sites exist in the City 2. For example, recently almost ninety (90) buildings designed by architect Hugh Kaptur were discovered in the Desert Park Estates neighborhood alone. The Planning Department also has historic resource data from previous surveys conducted in 1983, 1987 and 2001 that are being consolidated into one comprehensive historic resource database as time permits. Currently the City's Comprehensive Historic Resource Database includes over 700 properties. The buildings listed in the 2004 ARG survey and the City's Comprehensive Historic Resource Database have no special status and are not subject to HSPB review prior to approval of demolition requests3. Currently, demolition requests on any building built after 1945 are ministerial actions approved at staff level. Staff has no legal authority to apply formal consideration to a historic building's significance or importance. Conducting additional formal citywide historic resource reconnaissance surveys could be commissioned by seeking proposals from professional services consultants. Such action would increase the City's awareness of its stock of historic buildings; however, this action alone will not prevent demolition or loss of historically significant buildings or sites from the mid-century period. Considerable time and cost would need to be outlaid in order to contract for such a task. Demolition actions subject to HSPB review. The Council also questioned what constitutes "demolition" with respect to this code section. Currently the Historic Preservation Ordinance does not provide a definition of "demolition' subject to HSPB review for Class 3 structures. Since the Historic Preservation ordinance generally limits HSPB actions and review on private structures to "exterior features only", staff believes it is appropriate to clarify "demolition of Class 3 sites" using the Building & Safety Departments' definition of "Building Envelope" as defined in the 2013 California Energy Code, that is "the ensemble of exterior and demising partitions of a building that enclose conditioned space". Therefore only those The survey was commissioned as a condition of approval for Case 5.0827, "The Plaza at Sunrise`, a shopping center development at the northwest comer of Ramon Road and Sunrise Way that caused the demolition of a shopping center designed by architect Albert Frey in the 1950's. The survey was capped at 200 buildings because that was the number of sites that could be surveyed and recorded within the ARG contract allowance of$50,000. The only exceptions are buildings listed in the survey built prior to 1945; the current cut-off date for Class 3 sites, which DO require HSPB review before issuance of a demolition permit). 1s City Council Staff Report Page 3 of 3 Case 5.1311 Municipal Code Text Amendment Section 8.05 Class 3 historic sites January 15,2014 applications that entail demolition of the entire building envelope would be subject to HSPB review. All interior changes, additions and other modifications to pre-1969 structures would be unaffected by this proposal. Staff and the HSPB need to act promptly when such cases come before them for consideration. Therefore, upon receipt of a demolition application on a Class 3 site, staff will immediately conduct preliminary research and if the need arises, will call a special meeting of the RSPB. The HSPB also discussed a possible standing subcommittee to expedite the review of demolition applications on Class 3 sites. The Building & Safety Department processes on average five (5) demolition permits annually°. Thus the potential increase in workload for staff and RSPB imposed by this proposed amendment would be negligible. Cultural and Architectural Tourism continues to be an increasing segment of the tourist market for Palm Springs. In recent years, international awareness of the "Palm Springs Brand" has increasingly been built upon the City's unique concentration of "mid-century modern" architecture (generally defined as the period from 1945 to 1969). This economic driver is most easily measured in attendance at "Modernism Week", which has enjoyed over a fourfold increase since 2009.6 The proposed text amendment will not prevent the buildings from this period from being demolished, but it will at least allow a more deliberate review of such requests. Staff to return with a draft ordinance incorporating the proposed amendment for City Council consideration up n direction. M. Wrgo Wheeler, A CP David H. Ready Director of Planning Services City Manager Attachments: 1. City Council minutes excerpt dated December 4, 2013. 2. City Council Staff Report dated October 20, 2004 approving the 2004 survey 3. City Council Staff Report dated November 6, 2002, noting the condition of approval on Case 5.0827 requiring the funding of a historic resources survey. 4. Public Correspondence. Full demolition of structures. 5 In 2009 approximately 9,300 persons attended Modernism Week. In 2013 Modernism Week drew over 40,000 visitors. (Source: Modernism Week Board of Directors). Anecdotal information from a local restaurateur was that the increase in business during Modernism Week is comparable to that which occurs during the week of the Palm Springs International Film Festival. It is likely that this increase also translates into additional hotel stays and added revenue from Transient Occupancy Tax. 17 City Council Staff Report Page 4 of 4 Case 5.1311 Municipal Code Text Amendment Section 8.05 Class 3 historic sites January 15, 2014 2. City Council Staff Report dated October 20, 2004 approving the 2004 survey 3. City Council Staff Report dated November 8, 2002, noting the condition of approval on Case 5.0827 requiring the funding of a historic resources survey. 4. Public Correspondence. i , 2 {� PALM SPRINGS ( ) PRESERVATION FOUNDATION December 2, 2013 The Honorable Steve Pougnet, Mayor of Palm Springs City of Palm Springs 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 Dear Mayor Pougnet, Subject: Historic Site Preservation Board (HSPB) Recommendation (Item 2H) item 2H on thec' council s December 4 2013 agenda, we strongly and Regarding to city g g y enthusiastically support the HSPB's recommendation to update PSMC Chapter 8.05 to expand the definition of Class 3 sites to include those built before 1969. This change will l allow the HSPB, and the community, to be more fully informed of any proposed building demolitions. We fully concur with the city staff's assessment that"Many of the City's signature mid- century buildings were built between 1945 and 1968" Just last year a 1962 Palm Springs residence (Steel Development House#2) was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Hence, we would encourage the city council to make the logical, and forward- leaning, decision to expand the definition of Class 3 sites to include those built before 1969. Sincerely, Erik Rosenow President Cc: Counciimembers Foat, Mills, Hutcheson and Lewin 1775 Fast Palm Canyon Drive,Suite 110-195,Palm Springs,CA 92264 (760)837-7117 9 nfo@psprmrvationfoundation.org • www.pspresmationfoundation.org RECEIVFz 2014 JAN -9 PM 6: 26 t)17 Cl r!l, PALM SPRINGS MODERN COMMITTEE 4 December, 2013 The Honorable Steve Pougnet, Mayor of Palm Springs City of Palm Springs 3200 East Taquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 Dear Mayor Pougnet, I am writing you today to heartily endorse item 2H on the council Agenda for this evening. We at the Palm Springs Modern Committee realize that there are many important and architecturally significant buildings that were designed and constructed after 1960. In as much as a significant contributor to the city's tourist revenue is derived from architecture and design driven visitors and given that it is an important goal of ours to protect and pass on our cultural heritage via architecture, the Palm Springs Modem Committee recommends that you adopt this time extension to afford the same degree of protection and review to building done between 1960 and 1969 as those created between 1945 and 1960. Sincerely, Chris Menrad President Palm Springs Modern Committee P. O. Box 4738, Palm Springs, CA 92263 PSMODCOM.ORG 2 � W RECEIVED modernism week- JAN 1 4 2014 PLANWNv'; '`JIGES January 12, 2014 Mr. Steve Pougnet, Mayor City of Palm Springs 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 RE: PSMC Chapter 8.05 Dear Mayor Pougnet The Board of Directors of Modernism Week has voted to support The City of Palm Springs Historic Site Preservation Board's recommendation to amend and update PSMC Chapter 8.05. As an organization that celebrates the architectural heritage of Palm Springs, Modernism Week agrees that the additional oversight for architecturally significant mid-century buildings is important. Modernism Week 2014 is poised to break attendance records again, with enthusiasts from all around the world coming to see and celebrate the important treasury of architecture we are so fortunate to have. The economic benefit to the City from Modernism Week continues to grow and this amendment is critical to the continued success of Modernism Week and the City of Palm Springs. Please vote in favor of this amendment. Sincerely, Chris l6bley, Chairman Cc Modernism Week Board of Directors Lisa Vossler Smith, Executive Director, Modernism Week David Ready, City Manager Margo Wheeler, AICP, Director of Planning Services L,i+ara $"n 1-0 eA� h C+wl�l�vhw+►rK uQ Sw� I f PA.Sox 5001 Palm Springs,CA 92263 modernlsmw gk enm .� 0;IL=MPRIN=GS'."-:C'PRN' '�:'MITTEE 14 January,2014 The Honorable Steve Pougnet,Mayor of Palm Springs City of Palm Springs 3200 East Taquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 Dear Mayor Pougnet, I am writing you today to heartily endorse item 4A on the council Agenda for January 15th. We at the Palm Springs Modern Committee realize that there are many important and architecturally significant buildings that were designed and constructed after 1960. In as much as a significant contributor to the city's tourist revenue is derived from architecture and design driven visitors and given that it is an important goal of ours to protect and pass on our cultural heritage via our special architecture,the Palm Springs Modern Committee recommends that you adopt this time extension to afford the same degree of protection and review to buildings done between 1960 and 1969 as those created between 1945 and 1960. Also on the agenda is item 1D, which would establish an exemption for class one historic sites with respect to parking requirements for new uses. The board of the Palm Springs Modem Committee also heartily endorses this important item. Class One Historic structures are, by their nature and age, challenged to meet today's codes. We strongly believe that relief from the parking requirement for these important buildings will help make them more attractive to developers and owners by helping to overcome some of the difficulties that these structures can present when being renovated and repurposed for todays use. Si erei Chris Menrad President Palm Springs Modern Committee P. O. Box 4738, Palm Springs, CA 92263 PSMODCOM.ORG 22