HomeMy WebLinkAbout22677 RESOLUTION NO, 22677
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA DESIGNATING THE
SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND SITE AT 982 N.
AVENIDA PALMAS AS A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE.
WHEREAS, in 1929, Rachel de Brabant had a Mediterranean/ Spanish style
house constructed at 982 N. Avenida Palmas; and
WHEREAS, the defining characteristics of this home are its Mediterranean/
Spanish style, including a rambling and informal floor plan, terracotta barrel roof tiles
that have the original fingerprints of the artisans molded into the tiles, wide roof
overhangs, stucco walls studded with native rock painted an off-white cream color,
casement windows of varying sizes, and period lighting fixtures; and
WHEREAS, the home and site plan stand as very good examples of a style of
residential architecture typical of the period of Palm Springs' development in the late
1920's; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 8.05 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code allows for the
designation of historic sites; and
WHEREAS, the current property owner, Mark Hilbert, filed an application for
Historic Site Designation; and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing of the Historic Site Preservation Board of
the City of Palm Springs to consider designation of the de Brabant / Hilbert house and
site as a Class 1 historic site was issued in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on October 13, 2009 and January 12, 2010, following notification in
the prescribed manner, the Historic Site Preservation Board conducted a public hearing
in accordance with applicable law to consider designation of the de Brabant / Hilbert
house and site as a Class 1 historic site; and
WHEREAS, on January 12, 2010, the Historic Site Preservation Board voted to
recommend to the City Council that the de Brabant / Hilbert house be designated as a
Class 1 historic site; and
WHEREAS, the designation of the de Brabant / Hilbert house and site shall
further the purpose and intent of Chapter 8.05, and
WHEREAS, the designation of the de Brabant / Hilbert house and site shall
promote the sensitive preservation of said site; and
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WHEREAS, following notification in the prescribed manner, the City Council
conducted a public hearing in accordance with applicable law to consider designation of
the de Brabant/ Hilbert house and site as a Class 1 historic site
WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully reviewed and considered all of the
evidence in connection with the designation, including but not limited to the staff report,
application and historical research, all written and oral testimony presented.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The de Brabant / Hilbert house reflects or exemplifies a particular
period of the national, state or local history, because the buildings reflect the
Mediterranean/ Spanish period of development in California in the early 20th century
and provide a good example of the architectural style of the time. The rambling floor
plan, the informal arrangement of exterior elements (doors, windows, stairway,
fireplace, roof line) and the use of stucco, rock, tile and other materials together
recreate a stylized domestic environment for relaxed, outdoor living that mirrored the
lifestyle of the Californian a century earlier.
SECTION 2. The de Brabant / Hilbert house embodies the distinctive
characteristics of a type, period or method of construction, because the subject building
and site is significant and distinguished property that possesses excellent architectural
features common of a Mediterranean/ Spanish house of the 1920's. The presence of
terracotta barrel roof tiles that have the original fingerprints of the artisans molded into
the tiles, wide roof overhangs, stucco walls studded with native rock painted an off-
white cream color, casement windows of varying sizes, and original lighting fixtures are
all good examples of the style.
SECTION 3. The City Council hereby designates the de Brabant / Hilbert house
and associated structures and site, located at 982 N. Avenida Palmas, Palm Springs,
California as a Class 1 Historic Site subject to the following conditions;
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 exterior modifications to existing structures and all new structures,
including but not limited to buildings, landscape structures, lighting, walls, and
fences shall require HSPB review pursuant Municipal Code Ordinance 8.05.180.
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3. No permit shall be issued for the alteration of the exterior, including any and all
of the defining elements and characteristics without prior approval by the Historic
Site Preservation Board.
4. That the City Clerk submit 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 deemed acceptable.
ADOPTED THIS 3RD DAY OF MARCH, 2010.
David H. Ready, Hager
ATTEST:
mes Thompson, City Clerk
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE. ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that
Resolution No. 22677 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 the 3`d day of March, 2010,
by the following vote.
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Mills, Councilmember Weigel,
Mayor Pro Tem Hutcheson, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
:mes Thompson, CityClerk � / r I�610
Ciof Palm Springs, California I J