HomeMy WebLinkAbout22658 RESOLUTION NO. 22658
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING 1070 E.
APACHE ROAD , A CLASS ONE HISTORIC SITE.
WHEREAS, Chapter 8.05 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code allows for the
designation of historic sites; and
WHEREAS, on September 10, 2009, property owner Chris Menrad, filed an
application for Historic Site Designation of the single family dwelling at 1070 E. Apache
Road; and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing of the Historic Site Preservation Board of
the City of Palm Springs to consider designation of the subject property as a Class 1
historic site was issued in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on November 10, 2009, the Board conducted a public hearing in
accordance with applicable law, following which hearing the Board adopted a
recommendation to the City Council that the subject property, including all structures
and landscaping, be designated a Class 1 Historic Site, and
WHEREAS, on February 3, 20% the City Council conducted a public hearing,
following notification in the manner prescribed by law, at which hearing the Council
received a staff report, associated exhibits and historical research, and written and oral
testimony; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and considered all of the evidence in
connection with the proposed designation, including but not limited to the staff report,
application and historical research, and all written and oral testimony presented.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY RESOLVE
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the proposed designation is Categorically Exempt from
environmental review, in accordance with Section 15331 (Historical Resources
Restoration/Rehabilitation) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as the
proposed designation meets the conditions outlined for preservation of a historic
resource.
SECTION 2. That the proposed designation conforms to the criteria for Class 1
historic designation, as contained in Section 8.05.020.a of the Palm Springs Municipal
Code, as follows:
1. The property reflects or exemplifies a particular period of the national, state or
local history, because the Apache Road Alexander Home is part of the first
phase of tract homes built in Palm Springs by the Alexander Construction
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Company. This particular period of local history and the development of tract
housing made Palm Springs affordable to the everyday man. The Alexander
houses became an important catalyst to the post war population growth of the
city in the 1950's and changed the fabric and look of Palm Springs.
2. The property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method
of construction, because the team of architect William Krisel and the Alexander
Construction Company built over 2,000 tract homes within the City of Palm
Springs in the distinct style of post and beam construction, high tongue-and-
groove ceilings, open floor plans, clerestory glass, and gentle sloping roofs. The
use of the "Floating Butterfly" roof is very unique and limited to only twelve
homes. Overall, the candidate structure is a good example of a distinctive
method of construction
3. The property presents the work of a master builder, designer, artist, or architect
whose individual genius influenced his age; or that possesses high artistic value,
because, the Apache Road Alexander Home is a good example of the
collaborative work of two of Palm Springs' most prolific and accomplished
architects, and developers; William Krisel and the Alexander Development
Company. The careful restoration of the original design does reflect the intent of
the architect's vision as indicated by Mr. Krisel's own comments on the sites
current condition.
SECTION 4. That the site, including all landscaping and structures, located at
1070 E. Apache Road, Palm Springs, California is hereby designated a Class 1 Historic
Site subject to the following conditions:
1. The property owner shall permit the City to place at 1070 E. Apache Road a
historic marker of the City's choosing. 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 to site, including but not limited to building, landscaping,
lighting, walls, and fences shall require Architectural Approval pursuant to
Section 94.04.00 of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance and HSPB review
pursuant Municipal Code Ordinance 8.05.180.
3. No permit shall be issued for the alteration of the landscaping or building
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 shall 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.
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ADOPTED THIS 3RD DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2010.
ATTEST: David H. Ready, Cit ager
?ames 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. 22658 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 February,
2010, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Mills, Councilmember Weigel,
Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
J mes Thompson, City Clerk ��/for v
City of Palm Springs, California