HomeMy WebLinkAbout7/9/2008 - STAFF REPORTS - 1.A. Roxann Ploss iq E C u l V E D
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TO THE KOR GROUP J%Ii F S T
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RE: The demolition issue of the adjacent Palm Springs Viceroy property: La Serena
As the appellant to your company's request for a demolition order for the La Serena Villas, I
wanted to contact you so that we might be able to share information away from City Hall.
I have lived and worked in Palm Springs for close to four decades and have,therefore, seen
much of our warm and colorful history slip away, either through neglect, fire or demolition.
When I heard that the City had requested that you file plans or raze the buildings, i immediately
filed an appeal of the Historic Site Preservation Board's 3-3 NON-decision. The appeal was
heard by City Council, as you know, on June 18 and was held over pending the investigation of
the premises by the Code Compliance office and the Fire Department.
It was the understanding at the Council meeting that you,indeed had not WANTED to tear down
La Serena but felt compelled to do so by City Hall. If that is in truth the case, I at the behest of
MANY others,would like to know if you could do some minimal upgrades (re-sealing some
doors, spraying over graffiti and raking the landscape)to the property so that it will pass
inspection within the next several weeks. Thus, we could negotiate a stay of execution for the
property.
Since you indicated that at present KOR did not have the funds available for restoration there
seem to be at least two other options to be explored.
1. You can make the condition of the property acceptable to the City and the neighborhood
by some external renovation and landscaping until such time that you are ready to restore.
The money it would take to demolish would go a long way in a superficial makeover.
Restoration would also protect your vested rights to the present number of units.
2. You can also take advantage of the opportunity to cash out of the property and sell it to
the Kramers,the former owners, who are prepared to acquire it and restore it
appropriately.
Meanwhile,I and other supporters are firmly committed to the preservation and restoration of La
Serena,including seeking Class I Historic status. It would already have been so designated had
you not made a firm commitment to the neighborhood that you would authentically restore the
property.
I thank you for your time and consideration.
Roxann Ploss
Cc:Historic Site Preservation Board
City Manager David Ready
Mayor Steve Pongnct
City Council Palm Springs
Small Hotels of Palm Springs Association
Historic Tennis Club Neighborhood Organization
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DATE: July 7, 2008
The council directed city Staff to analyze the conditions of La Serena Villas, in particular the danger to its
surroundings. The report highlights several flaws in this process:
1. (Page 3 of 5) "..the City has required...."
After reviewing the sequence of events leading up to this point, it is not clear what or who triggered the city
into action. The city staff did not voluntarily walk this property and instigate the bifurcated ultimatum to the
Kor Group. So, who was the instigator? This question must be answered so that we can find a solution other
than demolition(new fencing, landscaping, etc.). The instigator must come forward and present his or her
case.
2. (Page 3 of 5) "....whenever it is economically feasible....."
The city staff was not asked to perform an economic analysis. Such an analysis is not pertinent to this
discussion. Furthermore,just recall the Grace Miller House designed by Richard Neutra where a previous
council had recommended demolition. This property is now a Class I historic site, the subject of a popular
book(potential movie material) and a huge tourist draw for the city of Palm Springs.
3. (Page 4 of 5) points 1-7
In an ideal world, an owner would produce all of these documents. It is ludicrous to think that these would
appear instantaneously. If this were the case, we would have demolished the Spanish Inn or the Orchid Tree
already. We have several derelict properties in our neighborhood, but no one is recommending demolition.
Given a period of six months,the current owner or a future owner could commit to many of the items. We
gave John Wessman seven years to fritter away opportunities with the Fashion Mall. Another six months to
find a solution to La Serena Villas could change the course of its history.
4. (Page 4 of 5) Required Findings points 1-7
La Serena Villas exemplifies a"particular period" in that Palm Springs originated with the motor court inn.
Just read the historical report on The Orchid Tree where it discusses the history of the motor court in Palm
Springs' development.
5. The Kor Group (page 5 of 5) ....the owner's actions...
The Kor Group has been repeatedly contacted during the last few weeks with no response. Their
unwillingness to cooperate on this issue in light of a potential buyer should indicate their interest in the city
of Pahm Springs. 1 recommend their CUP for The Viceroy be immediately reviewed. They may be violating
the Conditions of Approval with respect to the public's use of the facility. �(
Response to City Council Staff Report (July 9, 2008)
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DATE: July 9, 2008 PUBLIC HEARING
SUBJECT: AN APPEAL BY ROXANN PLOSS REGARDING A DECISION BY THE
HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD TO TAKE NO ACTION ON A
STAY OF DEMOLITION FOR PROPERTY CALLED LA SERENA VILLAS
LOCATED AT 339 SOUTH BELARDO ROAD, ZONE R-3, SECTION 15,
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Department of Planning Services
SUMMARY
The City Council will conduct a continued public hearing on an appeal of the Historic Site
Preservation Board's (HSPB) decision to allow demolition of buildings located at 338 South
Belardo Road. The appeal is based on the HSPB's tie vote on the application requesting
demolition of Class 3 historic structures which were formally known as La Serena Villas
(339 South Belardo Road).
RECOMMENDATION
1. Adopt Resolution No. _ "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CALIFORNIA DENYING THE APPEAL
AND ALLOWING THE DEMOLITION OF THE BUILDINGS AT LA SERENA
VILLAS LOCATED AT 339 SOUTH BELARDO ROAD"
PRIOR ACTIONS
On September 14, 2004, staff informed the HSPB of the renovation work anticipated for the
site. Specifically, the owners intended to keep the buildings, but replace doors and
windows. This report was informational only — no HSPB action was required for the
Architectural Approval.
On September 20, 2004, for Case 3.2130, a Minor Architectural Approval was given to
renovate the property, The project included:
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• cleaning, repair, and repaint of exterior stucco walls
• addition/replacement of windows and doors
• addition of an outdoor fireplace
• landscape improvements
• interior renovations
Between October 10, 2004 and June 29, 2005, building permits were issued for remodel
and structural upgrades to the site. Work was begun but was never completed. Changes
to the property included removal of stucco from several building and removal of site
landscaping.
On March 12, 2005, the HSPB granted approval by a vote of 4-0-2 for Case 3.2130 for a
demolition request of Bldg. 10, which was originally built on the property line with no
permits. They also approved the remodel scope of work. (Architectural approval by the
HSPB is not part of the Class 3 designation regulations).
On March 10, 2008 the Building Department sent a letter to the owner notifying them that
their building permits had expired and were given instruction to contact them by April 11,
2008 to avoid possible legal action.
On May 13, 2008, the HSPB heard a demolition request from the owner. Three motions to
stay the demolition were considered all of which failed on a 3-3 vote. Therefore, the Board
did not approve a stay of demolition. On the same day, an appeal was filed opposing the
decision of the Board.
On June 18, 2008, the City Council conducted a hearing on the May 13, 2008 appeal and
continued the hearing for additional staff research.
BACKGROUND AND SETTING
The site is comprised of two parcels totaling approximately 0.9 acres. The larger parcel
contains eleven buildings, and the smaller parcel is vacant. Both parcels are surrounded
by commercial uses to the east, multiple-family / small hotel uses to the north and south,
and single-family residences to the west.
The small hotel known as Las Serena Villas located at 339 Belardo Road was constructed
in 1930's according to the 2004 Historic Resource Survey. The single-story buildings built
in the Spanish Eclectic Style generally surround the interior courtyard that once contained a
pool. The single-story buildings were finished with stucco exteriors, gabled roofs with red-
clay tiles, and eaves that were slightly extended with exposed rafter beams. The buildings
also have several rectangular painted brick chimneys set into the side of the structures.
Since issuance of permits in 2005 to remodel the structures, significant work was begun,
but never completed. The buildings are now in a severely dilapidated condition and the
building permits are expired. At the meeting of June 18, 2008, the City Council directed
staff to conduct a site inspection to assess the conditions of the structures. (As previously
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noted, the City has required that the owner either submit plans for reconstruction of the
buildings or consider an application for demolition. In response, the owner has submitted
an application to demolish the buildings.)
ANALYSIS
On June 26t", Building Inspection and Code Compliance staff, along with Fire and Planning
staff, inspected the site (see attached photos). The results of that inspection revealed the
following:
• The site consists of 11 buildings containing 27 units.
■ Significant structural deterioration has occurred throughout the property due to
extended exposure to the elements.
• Exterior and interior wall coverings, windows and doors are currently absent
throughout.
• Dry rot and termite damage were noted in various locations of all buildings
inspected; extensive replacement of wall framing members and plates would be
required.
■ Building beam support on the exterior porch areas is inadequate and outdated;
exterior roof supports and columns do not have proper connections or support and
anchorage.
• Most of the roof weatherproofing appears to be damaged or missing with several
tiles removed typically throughout; remaining roof tiles would have to be removed
and new under-layment installed.
• The buildings are all shells, lacking all plumbing fixtures and piping, electrical and
mechanical equipment, which have been completely removed. Conduits and piping
were cut off at slab level.
• Some structural modifications have been made in one unit. Additional rafters have
been added between existing rafter i joists; however, they are not supporting
existing roof and lack proper hardware connections.
■ One of the buildings is being used for storage of materials for an adjacent hotel, the
Viceroy. This is the only unit close to having all required inspections. In other
buildings, transient activity was evident.
To determine if the buildings should be preserved, staff considered Section 17980 (b) (2) of
the California Health & Safety Code, which states, in part, that "the enforcement agency
shall give preference to the repair of the building whenever it is economically feasible to do
so without having to repair more than 75 percent of the dwelling, as determined by the
enforcement agency". Based on the requirements of the latest Building Code, the Building
Official has determined that rehabilitation of these structures would exceed 75 percent of
their value. Further, the Building Official has concluded that these buildings are in such
disrepair that they are substandard and uninhabitable. Consequently, absent any
significant historic value or willingness on the owner's part to save the structures, staff
recommends demolition of these structures.
If the owner wished to save the buildings, Building and Planning staffs have determined
that the following would be required:
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1. Prepare and submit plans under the Palm Springs Zoning Code and 2007 California
Codes and Standards, and obtain all new planning approvals and building permits.
2. Prepare and submit a complete building analysis performed by a licensed structural
engineer or architect, to include, but not limited to:
a. Deteriorated structural members
b. Unreinforced masonry fireplaces
3. Reinstall all underground electrical, sewer, water and gas (currently capped oft)
4. Prepare and submit a landscaping plan for review by Planning. Install landscaping
according to the approved plan. (At this time, there is essentially no landscaping.)
5. Remove from the premises all combustible waste material accumulated in various
buildings.
6. Exterior openings and interior openings accessible to other tenants or unauthorized
persons shall be boarded, locked, blocked or otherwise protected to prevent access
or entry.
7. Remove from the site all accumulations of combustible materials, flammable or
combustible waste or rubbish. The site shall be maintained clear of waste or
hazardous materials at all times.
REQUIRED FINDINGS
There are no specific findings for determining whether or not to issue a Stay of Demolition.
As previously reported to the City Council, La Serena Villas is a Class 3 historic site (built
before 1945), and may be eligible for a six-month stay of demolition (Section 8,06.125).
This Code Section also identifies a purpose for issuing a stay of demolition: `Action of the
HSPB may include recommendation to reclassify."
In order to evaluate if the buildings justify a Stay of Demolition, they should have some
potential to meet the conditions for reclassification to Class 1:
1. Associated with events that have made a meaningful contribution to the nation, state
or community; or
2. Associated with lives of persons who made meaningful contribution to national, state
or local history; or
3. Reflects or exemplifies a particular period of the national, state or local history, or
4. Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction;
or
5. Presents the work of a master builder, designer, artist, or architect whose individual
genius influenced his age; or that possesses high artistic value; or
6. Represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack
individual distinction; or
7. Yielded or may be likely to yield information important to national, state or local
history or prehistory.
Staff has evaluated the subject property and has found none of the defining conditions
present that would argue for its reclassification. The HSPB also split on this issue.
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Staff also considered that the owner's actions in large part resulted in the buildings
deteriorating to their current state. However, staff cannot determine if the owner's actions
were intentionally focused on eventual demolition or represent the abandonment of a
project in a down market. In the absence of a compelling argument for preservation, staff
recommends that the City Council uphold the decision of the HSPB and deny the appeal,
thereby allowing the buildings to be demolished.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
This project is categorically exempt from environmental review per Section 15301(L), (3) of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
NOTIFICATION
There are no public notification requirements for this application. If publication of the
application or action being appealed was required, the notice of appeal shall be published
in like manner. The demolition application did not require notification; therefore, the appeal
does not require notification.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
GCr ' wing, CP Thomas Wails Assistant City Manager
Director of PI )rig Services Development Services
David H. Ready, City er
Attachments:
1. Vicinity Map
2. Draft Resolution
3, Appeal Letter dated May 13, 2008
4. HSPB Staff Report dated May 13, 2008
5. Copy of the 2004 Survey of the property
6. HSPB Minutes dated May 13, 2008
7. HSPB minutes dated March 12, 2005
8. HSPB minutes dated September 14, 2004
9. Code Enforcement Courtesy Notice dated March 28, 2008
10. Building Department Notice dated March 10, 2008
11, Copy of building permit cards for property
12, Photographs
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
CASE NO: 3.2130 MAA DESCRIPTION: Appeal regarding an application for
demolition of 11 buildings at 339 S. Belardo Road,
APPLICANT: Duet Real Estate, L.P. Class 3 Historic Site, Zone R-3, Section 15
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RESOLUTION N0,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS CALIFORNIA DENYING THE APPEAL RECEIVED ON
MAY 13, 2008 AND ALLOWING THE DEMOLITION OF THE
BUILDINGS AT LA SERENA VILLAS LOCATED AT 339 SOUTH
BELARDO ROAD
WHEREAS, the buildings located at 339 South Belardo Road were constructed prior to
1945 and are therefore automatically designated a Class 3 Historic Resource under
Section 8.05.125 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Site Preservation Board (HSPB) may issue a Stay of
Demolition on any Class 3 resource for which a demolition permit has been requested;
and
WHEREAS, on April 25, 2008 the applicant, Jeff Smith of Duet Real Estate LP for La
Serena Villas submitted an application to demolish the existing structures, and apply an
approved binding agent on the sail at 339 South Belardo Road; and
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2008 the HSPB held a public meeting on the application for
demolition of the buildings located 339 South Belardo Road; and at which meeting the
HSPB considered a staff report, related exhibits and public testimony; and
WHEREAS, after considering three motions for a stay of demolition, each of which
failed on a 3-3 vote, the HSPB decided not to act on the matter, thereby allowing the
demolition to proceed; and
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2008, the appellant "Roxann Ploss" filed an appeal to the City
Council with the Office of the City Clerk opposing the outcome of the decision of the
HSPB, which allows for demolition of the buildings at 339 South Belardo Road, La
Serena Villas; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing notice is not required for an appeal of a demolition; and
WHEREAS, on June 18, 2008 the City Council conducted a public hearing on the
appeal of the HSPB decision not to issue a stay of demolition on the the buildings in La
Serena located at 339 South Belardo Road; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 15301(L)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) Guidelines, this project is categorically exempt from environmental review as a
demolition of existing facilities; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence
presented in connection with the meeting on the appeal, including but not limited to the
staff report, and all written and oral testimony presented.
THE CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Pursuant to CEQA, the City Council finds that the demolition of the
buildings at 339 South Belardo Road, La Serena is categorically exempt pursuant to
Section 15301(L)(3) as a demolition of existing facilities.
SECTION 2: The Council does hereby find that the buildings at 339 South Belardo
Road do not meet the criteria for reclassification to a more protective historic class, in
that:
1. The buildings are not associated with events that have made a meaningful
contribution to the nation, state or community.
2. The buildings are not associated with lives of persons who made meaningful
contribution to national, state or local history.
3. The buildings do not reflect or exemplify a particular period of the national, state
or local history.
4. The buildings do not embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or
method of construction.
5. The buildings do not present the work of a master builder, designer, artist, or
architect whose individual genius influenced his age; or that possess high artistic
value.
6. The buildings do not represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose
components may lack individual distinction.
7. The buildings do not yield and are not likely to yield information important to
national, state or local history or prehistory.
SECTION 3: Based on the above findings, the City Council hereby denies the appeal
of May 13, 2008 and allows the buildings located at 339 South Belardo Road to be
demolished.
ADOPTED THIS 18th day of June, 2008.
David H. Ready, City Manager
ATTEST:
James Thompson, City Clerk
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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. 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
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
James Thompson, City Clerk
City of Palm Springs, California
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Jay Thompson
From: ROXANN [riploss@dc.rr.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 1:18 PM
To: Jay Thompson (Jay.Thompson@palmsprings-ca.gov); Craig Ewing (Craig,Ewing @palmsprings-
ca.gov)
Subject: La serena villas
Jay and Craig,
Apparently the deadlocked decision on the La Serena at the
HSPB will allow the place to be torn down. Is that true,or does it
still have to go before the Planning Commission and the City
Council? Is there an appeal process?
This place has lain dormant for over four years and the promises
from the outset was to bring it back to full glory. Please let me
know asap....as there are many of us who do not want to see a
reprise of the Rae[ project debacle. There was a functioning
building with shops in it one day and bulldozed the next. I know
that is not the case with La Serena but the expectation has
always been "renovation" not demolition.
Thank you for your time,
Roxann ploss
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5/19/2008
Jay Thompson
From: Sheryl Hamlin [sherylhamlin@earth[ink.net]
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 8:54 AM
To: Jay.Thompson@palmsprings-ca.gov; Craig Ewing
Cc: Roxanne Ploss; roathdesign@earthl ink.net-, gene Dippel
Subject: La Serena Villas Demolition
Attached:
1. Addendum to Citizen Ploss' appeal.
2. Previous HTCNO appeal for Cahuilla Street
3. Historic Resources List of 2003
Please confirm receipt.
Thanks.
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5/19/2008
TO: Palms Springs City Clerk for the Palm Springs Ciry Council
FROM: Historic Tennis Club Neighborhood Organization and I Iistoric 'Tennis Club District Hotel Association
REGARDING: Case 5.0909 CUP Estrella Inn--street improvements surrounding the Estrella Inn
DATE,: July 8, 2003
The residents of the Historic Tennis Club Neighborhood Organization and the small inns of the Historic Tennis Club
District Motel Association wish to appeal to the Palm Springs City Council the decision of the Palm Springs Planning
Commission made on June 25, 2003,regarding the above refcronced CUP.
Specifically,these organizations ask for reconsideration of the planning Commission's decisions requiring cement curb
and sidewalk on Cahuilla Street,as well as the denial of proposed 45 degree parking on Belardo Road.
These organizations have standing to appeal because they are both aggrieved parties whose property rights and interests
will be directly and adversely affected by the Planning Commission's decisions.
Both of these appellant groups have met on several occasions with the Developer of the Estrella Inn as well as with
representatives from Palm Spring's Planning and Engineering Departments.At a meeting on May 7, 2003,these groups
reached the following consensus:
First,to install curbs and sidewalks on Cahuilla would damage the longstanding rural and historic character of the existing
Tennis Club neighborhood. These aspects of the neighborhood's rural, rustic, and village atmosphere are some of the very
reasons the small inns in the neighborhood,which total more than 1000 rooms, are so successful. Many of The
neighborhood residents have chosen to invest and live in this particular neighborhood for these same reasons. There are no
sidewalks on either side of the subject property, and probably never will be due to physical limitations alone.
Further, there is very little curb and gutter along this pare of Cahuilla Street or within the entire neighborhood. Residents
and inns alike prefer the existing conditions, and do not want cement curbs, gurcers, or sidewalks installed.The appellants
believe that there are other means of making street improvements which address both neighborhood concerns and City
engineering concerns of durability, drainage, and flood control.
Second,the Estrella inn should be allowed to instal145 degree parking on Belardo Road in front of its restaurant, for two
reasons: 1) because it provides 10-12 additional parking spaces in a neighborhood already heavily impacted with parking
concerns; and, 2)because the angled parking would help in the neighborhood's efforts to implement traffic calming
measures, by helping slow speeding traffic traveling through the neighborhood. This sort of 45 degree parking has been
successfully used on busy Arenas Road and The Plaza, and has now been proposed for Palm Canyon in front of Fashion
Plaza.
On June 7, 2003, the Palms Springs Design Review Committee determined that sidewalks on Cahuilla would be
inappropriate, and ruled that small segments of existing curb and sidewalk should be removed.
On June 25, 2003,the Palm Springs Planning Commission overlumed the Design Review Committee, requiring cement
curbs, parking bays and sidewalks along Cahuilla. The 45 degree parking proposal for Belardo Road was denied by the
Design Review Committee. IT appeared to the appellants that the discussions at the June 250'Planning Commission
meeting were confusing and disorganized, as discussed in item 2, below.
The appellants cite the following grounds for appealing the Planning Commission's decision:
1. The decision violated The Palms Springs General plan by not protecting or preserving the historical character of
the 'Tennis Club neighborhood and for failing to develop an alternate treatment to standard engineering solutions
of curb, gutter, and sidewalk, That would maintain the neighborhood's character.
General Plan Objective 5.16 is to preserve a high quality environment dsroughoul residential neighborhoods;
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General Plan Objective 5.8 is to engage in the long term preservation of significant architectural, historical, and
cultural buildings and neighborhoods,
General Plan Policy 5.16.6 states that public improvements (for curb, gutters, sidewalks, etc.) may be modified,
where a neighborhood plan has been developed to provide adequate alternative, in order to provide for the
maintenance of neighborhood character,
General Plan Policy 5.8.4 supports the establishment of historic districts when supported by a suitable concentration
of historical structures and by property owners.
2. Procedure and discussions during the June 250i Plarming Commission meeting were confused and unclear. The
paperwork given the Planning Commission did not match the discussion, and the motion made did not speak
specifically to the work to be done. A motion was made"as modified"without the modifications being stated for
the record. There were inconsistencies and errors. Dimensions stated do not match the actual property dimensions.
For example, the City's document refers to an existing 130 foot long segment of sidewalk, but no such length of
sidewalk exists on the Estrella property or even anywhere on the City block where the Estrella is located.
3. There is precedence for the appellant's requested modification in the Movie Colony,where the west side of
Miraleste is treated with gravel as pact of a new development.
4. There is no neighborhood or business support for the Plarming Commission's decision. The Estrella Inn developer
has made a major investment in the community and has worked diligently with the appellants to reach sensible
and aesthetic solutions. The Estrella Inn agrees with the neighborhood appellants' position.
5. Traffic assumptions for Cahuilla that designate it a major"collector"street are based on a 10 year old and
incorrect General Plan assumption of 4%growth. Growth in Palm Springs has been only I%during this period.
Cahuilla should not be regarded as a major collector street. It is in fact a narrow street, less than two lanes wide,
and partially dirt on this block.
The historic inns in the neighborhood are residential in character. Marry in fact have long-term residents. There
are inns scattered throughout the neighborhood. It is inappropriate and disrespectful to the unique historical
character of the neighborhood to determine that Cahuilla or other neighborhood streets should be designated
collectors or major streets in an attempt to justify a more commercial treatment of street improvements for
Cahuilla than is actually justified or desired by either businesses or residents of the neighborhood.
John Wessman has discussed with the neighborhood and the City the possibility of making Cahuilla into a cut-
de- sac as part of his pending luxury condominium development at Cahuilla and Barristo. In this case Cahuilla
would not even be a through street, much less a"collector" street as designated in the outdated, 10 year old
General Plan.
In conclusion, the appellants respectfully request that the Planning Commission's decision on the specific street
improvements requiring cement curbs and sidewalks for Cahuilla be overturned so that a more creative and neighborhood-
compatible alternative may be developed. The appellants also request that the decision against the 45 degree parking plan
on Belardo be overturned in the interest of finding a parking solution that maximizes the available parking in the
neighborhood while helping calm traffic.
On behalf of the Historic Tennis Club Neighborhood Organization and the Historic Tennis Club District Hotel
Association, we thank you for processing this appeal and forwarding it to members of the Palm Springs City Council.
Sheryl Hamlin, HTCNO Board Member Barbara Proctor, HTCNO Board Member
565 W. Santa.Rosa Drive,PS, CA 92262, ph. 318-9344 424 S. Monte Vista thrive, PS, CA 92262, ph. 416-4139
Elissa Goforth, 14TCDHA Secretary
175 S. Cahuilla, PS, CA 92262, ph 320-9346
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TO: Palm Springs City Cleric for the City Council
FROM: Sheryl Hamlin and Marshall Roath
RE: Demolition of La Serena Villas
DATE: March 14, 2008
We wish to appeal the demolition of La Serena Villas located at 339 South Belardo in
Palm Springs.
When the KOR Group bought this property in 2003, La Serena Villas was a working
hotel providing Palm Springs TOT. It was also listed on the Historic Resources Survey of
2003 (attached).
Marshall Roath, who was then President of the Historic Tennis Club Neighborhood
Organization and a professional designer, walked the property with a representative of
the KOR Group who explained their plans for renovating the property. At that time,
several structures were identified which had been added and were not original. KOR was
allowed to demolish those structures. This was at the height of the real estate boom and
the neighborhood expected quick action.
During this period, the neighborhood also appealed a decision regarding the Cahuilla
Street landscaping that KOR had proposed. The Palm Springs City council voted to
uphold the appeal. Thereafter, KOR produced an excellent landscaping plan for Cahuilla
approved by the neighborhood, but which was never implemented. They recently asked
for a scaled down version of this landscaping plan which did not include La Serena
Villas, citing financial reasons. But it is obvious now that KOR had intended to demolish
La Serena Villas because they weren't planning to landscape the section of Cahuilla
associated with La Serena Villas.
The proposed demolition is a breach of faith with the city and the neighborhood.
Furthermore, KOR's mishandling of the property in the four years of their ownership
amounts to demolition by neglect.
Recently the HSPB was deadlocked (3-3) in discussing this demolition. No historic
studies were given to this committee to use in their deliberations.
A stay of demolition should be issued and a historic survey conducted on this property.
HSPB should re-hear this item given the historic background of the property.
Furthermore, the city of Palm Springs should cite and fine the 1COR group for gross
negligence in taking care of this property wherein all landscaping has died.
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Palm Springs Citywide Historic Resources Survey 2003
List of 209 Resources for which Primary Records were completed
Date of
Address Direction Street APN Construction Resource Name
009 60u 5[1t rt:rq
277 East Aleo Road .,ON n41 po l-no, less Via Alelo
2027 Jacques Drive 501142003 r9sitlonce
2555 North Via Miraleate 501 590 007 1960.1970 Frances Crocker Library
Racquet Club
590 East Road 501 590009 1964 Fire Station No 3
Hugh M and Rosemary
1597 East Bddln Drive 502 032 003 1959 Ka tur Residence
Desert Palms 194711990s
1950 East Drive 502033011 (altoratlons) House of Tomorrow
Tahquitz Canyon
2244 East Way 502 055 001-014 1950 Desert Hvlly
Tahquitz Canyon Riverside County
3255 East Wa 502 210 017 1962 Courthouso•P.S.Branch
161-199 South Civic Drive 502 220 001-010 Office Complex
Tahquitz Canyon
2905 East Way 502 220 018 Prudential Building
Palm Springs Unified School
333 South Farrell Drive 502230003 District Bwldin
St Theresa's Catholic
2800 East Ramon Road 502 240 008-010 1956 Church
Indian Canyon 304040 OM504 151 1 9 3411 9 4 5&1960s
2743 North I Drive nil nna 6043n1 no; (additions) Rac uat Club
2684 North Cardillo Avenue 504 072 011 1935 Chuck Coffman House
Palm Canyon William Cody Shell
2796 North Drive 504 091 001 1964 Company Gas Station
toll West Cielo Drive 504201024 1955 residence
1021 West Cielo Drive 504 201 027 1968-69 Max Palevsky Residenco
Chino Canyon
845 West Road 504 211 003 residence
711 Wost Panorama Road 504 213 005 Edna Root Residence
Palm Canyon
2277 North Drive 504242008 1945 Desert Inn Visitor Center
424 West Vista Chino 504 292 010 1951-1952 Mav House
Palm Canyon Williams Office Building
1701 North Di vo 504 310 015 formerly Don s Drugs)
1$50 Ladera Circle 505 062 011 012 1962 House of Tomorrow
1295 North Via Monte Vista $05 054 001 residence
1123 North Via Monte Vista 505 094 002 1e5s residence
1194 North Vista Vas ero 605 094 007 residence
Palm Canyon Las Palmas Liquors
1595 North Drive 505 165 010 (Germain Bros Liquor)
City of Palm Springs
Department of Planning and Zoning Pago 1 (�{
QQ�41��
Palm Springs Citywide Historic Resources Survcy 2003
List of 200 Resources for which Primary Records were completed
Date of
Address Direction Street APN Construction Resource Name
591 West Stevuns Road 5o$171 001 residence
425 Camino Norte 505 174 016 1952 residence
365 Camino Norte 505 174 018 residence
Palm Canyon
1458-14901 North Drive 50'�184 002 003 Montana Plaza
Indian Canyon
1$05 North Drive 505 184 012 1929 residence
1415 North Camino Centro 505 192 008 1963-64 residence
$21 West Vereda Sur 505 202 007 residence
1184 Camino Mnasol 505 202 016 residence
Palm Canyon
1345 North I Drive 505 211 013 1956 Harold Hleks Real Estate
260 West Vereda Sur 505 221 011 residence
1145 Camino MAsol 505 231 C05 1920s "While Tiles'
Palm Canyon Palm Springs Liquors
1200 North Drive 505 243 004 Building
999 North Peter=Road 505 251 005 1957-1959 J J Robinson Howe
334 West Hermosa Place 505 252 011 1926-1930 Seymour Lazar
4$2 West Hermosa Place 505 252 028 Dinah Shore Re5idence
Pelm Canyon
1081-1087 North Drive $05 261 CDC) 1946 Seeburg Building
155 West Hermosa Place 505 233 009 1945 The Villa Hermosa
Palm Canyon
1000 North Drive 605 255 006 1947 Potter Clmrt Building
Palm Canyon "New World Marketplace'
549 North Drive 505 283 010 1950 Building
Pelm Canyon
879 North Drive 506 283 012 1947 Camera Exchan c Building
Palm Canyon
$91.699 North Drive 505 283 013 1953 Nichols II Building
175 1 East El Alameda ED5 285 012 1936 Harlow Heaven
Palm Canyon
766 North Drive 505 285 002 1934 Kocher-Samson Building
Indian Canyon
763 North Drive 505 286 010 Casa Palmeras
300 West Mento Place 505 293 005 Villa Serena Rosldonec
641 North Cahwlls Road 505 294 008 1930 Dorothy Hoover House
Palm Canyon
641 North Drive 505 302 006 1945 Villa Soleil Apartments
183.193 West Menlo Place 505 302 012,013 19603 Mania Manor&Mento Place
Palm Canyon
687 North Drive 5D5 302 02> 1947 Dollard Bulldln
City of Palm Springs
Department of Planning and Zoning Page 2
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Palm Springs Citywide Historic Resources Survey 2003
List of 200 Resources for which Primary Records were completed
Date of
Address Direction Street APN Construction Resource Name
Palm Canyon Howard Lapham Office
666 North Drive 505 303 012 Building
444 West Chino Drive 505 311 006 residence
591 North Patencio Road 505 312 004 1937 residence
The Cloisters-Llberace
501 North Belardo Road 505 323 cut 1930 Compound
Indian Canyon
1460 North Drive 507 024 015 1948 Casa on Camero
694 East Mel Avenue 507 081 003 1937 residence
Raymond Cree Middle
1011 East Vista Chino 507 100 031 School
Avenida Palos
996 Verdes 507 154 001 1933-1944 residence
Avenida Palos
976 North Verdes J 507 154 004 1946 residence
95$ North Avenida Palmas 507 IS4005 residence
Avenida Palos
528 Verdes 507 163 006 residence
Avenida Palos
946 North Verdes 507163013 1932 residence
928 North Avenida Palmas 507 164 001 1929.30 Cary Grant Residence
Indian Canyon
726 North Drive 507 181 010 1935 The Movie Colony Hotel
Indian Canyon
640 North Drive 507 153 006 Spanish Inn
657 North Via MI1aleste 507 185 001 1930 Invornada
487 East Valmorte Norte 507 186 007 1937-1944 residence
Indian Canyon
572 North Drivo 507 195 016 Commercial Building
611 North Phillips Road 507 201 006 1962 Abernathy House
Buena Vista Bob&Dolores Hopo
1014 Drive 507 221 C10 1936 Rosidence -
1052 East El Alameda 507 231 004 1937 residence
1011 East El Alameda 507 233 001 Lee Miller Adobe
1029 East EI Alamede 507 233 002 19$5 residence
1386 East El Alameda 507 253 005 Frances Lederer Residence
1272 East Verbena Dove 507 253 009 1954 Donald Wexler Residence
originally Pullman Family
1320 Tamarisk Road 507 255 008 Residence
1145 East Via Coluss 507 274 003 1945 residence
lormer clubhouse for the El
1220 North I Via Donna $07 510 033 1925 Mirador Gen Club
1200 East Paseo El Mirador 507 520 023 1939 residence
1250 East Paseo El Wader 507 530 001 1956 residents
City of Palm Springs
Department of Planning and Zoning Page 3
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Palm Springs Citywide Historic Resources Survey 2D03
List of 200 Resources for which Primary Records were completed
Date of
Address Direction Street APN Construction Resource Name
Indian Canyon
454-462 North Drive 505 031 001 1960 Commercial Building
Indian Canyon 55 03 0021 Downtown Shell Company
300 North Drive 508 031 014 1950 Gas Station
Indian Canyon
290 North Drive 50B 041 008 Commercial Building
Palm Springs Main Post
333 East Amado Road 508 041 009 Office Bulldin
Indian Canyon
100 North Drive 506 053 003 1g55-1959 Spa Hotel
211 North Sunrise Wax 508 070 016 1970 The Gas Comp ny Building
Indian Canyon
100 South Drive 508 061 002 1960 Wclmas Plaza
Tahquitz Canyon
401-093 East Way 508 082 003 1960 NOIA Commercial Building
449 East Arenas Road 5ti8 06e 002 Royal Springs Apartments
Indian Canyon
440-460 South Drive 508 094 016 1960 Commercial Building
1300 East BanSto Road 508 100 024 Plaza Racquet Club
Tahquilz Canyon Jane Augustine Patencio
1095 East Way 508 100 034 Cemetery
Indian Canyon
500 South Drive 50e 121 001 1958 Security First National Bank
524 South Calle Ale 508122003 1g35 Lucille Taylor Residence
$52.555 South Calle Ao 508122006 1995.193G residence
553-557 South Calle Enellla 500 122 015 1937 residence
545 South Calla Palo Fierro 508 125 016 1928 residence
526 South Galle Palo Fierro 505 141 002 1935 Grimm House
First Church of Christ
605 South Riverside Drive 508 191 015 1956-57 Scientist
San Lorenzo
555 East Road 505 192 022 Triangle Inn
Warm Sands
555 South I Drive 508 213 001 Warm Sands Villas
643 South Thornhill Road 50d 220 006 Thornhill A artments
1357 East Camino Anna ola 508 234 003 residence
1311 East Camino Ama ola 508 234 005 1948 Lynbrook Apartments
William Gray Purcell
252 East Ocalillo Avenue 506 292 013 1933 Residence
140 East Ocotillo Avenue 508292022 residence
1$3 East Ocotillo Avenue 508301002 1932 residence
145 East Moron o Road 508 301 022 1936 Jacobs Residence
131 East Morenqo Road 505 302 027 1940-1954 residence
485 East Avenida Palmera 508 352 001 1953 residence
City of Palm Springs
Deparimem of Planning and Zoning Page 4
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Palm Springs Citywide Historic Resources Survey 2003
List of 200 Resources for which Primary Records were completed
' � ate at
Address Direction Street APN Construction Resource Name
787 East Sonora Road 508 362 001 1947 Levin House
1323 South Driftwood Drive 506 402 005 1950 Holden Residence
1275 South Cale De Maria 508 403 003 1955 residence
Palm Canyon
1050 East Drive 508 432 019 1952 LHonzon Garden Hotel
1750-1844 South Araby Drive 510 070 001-031 Park South Condominiums
Smoke Tree Ranch
Rock 212L $10104007 1934 Residence
2805 Anza Trail 510 140 013 residence
2290 South Bisna aAvenue 510210012 1925 residence
Originally Goldberg family
2340 Southridge Drive 510 250 005 1957 Residence
2175 Southridge Drive 510 250 031 1966 Arthur Elrod Residence
2399 Southridge Drive 510 260 020 1978 'La Piedra
2466 $Qutl- a Drive 510 260 028 1979 Bob Hoe Residence
Twin Palms District
1057 Easi Twin Palms Drive 511 032 008 1957 Contributor
Twin Palms District
1025 East Twin Palms Drive 511 032 010 1957 Contributor
Twin Palms District
1003 East Twin Palms Drive 611 032 011 1957 Contributor
Twin Palms District
1070 East Apache Road 511032013 1957 Contributor
Twin Palms District
foal Le Jolla Road 511 034 002 1957 Contributor
Twin Palms District
1027 La Jolla Road 511 034 0135 1957 Contributor
Palm Canyon
fill East Drive 511 035 128 1956 Ocotillo Lodge
Twin Palms Di5trid
132$ South Aquatletta Drive 511043005 1957 Contributor
Twin Palms District
1828 South Aquanetta Drive 511 053 001 1957 Contributor
Twin Palms District
991 La Jolla Road 511 054 005 1057 Contributor
Palm Canyon 1963-6412000 Caliente Tropics Hotel and
411 East Drive 511 050 005 (renovation) Restaurant
Palm Canyon Royal Hawaiian Estates
1774 South Drive 511 070 001-041 1950s Condominiums
301 North Belerdo Road 513 070 000 010 1927 G Donnell Golf Course
Indian Canyon
311 North Drive 513 051 011 1940 Greyhound Bus Station
Palm Canyon
401-007 North Drive 513 082 013 1945 Commercial Buildin
Palm Springs Chamber of
190 West Amado Road 513 062 019 1967 Commerce Building
Palm Canyon
463-477 North Drive 5130520,34 1935=1940 Casa de Ballas Aries
Palm Canyon
255 Nonh Drive $13091015 19305 Commercial Budding
Oity of Palm Springs
Department of Planning and Zoning Page 5
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Palm Springs Citywide Historic Resources Survey 2003
List of 200 Resources for which Primary Records were comptotcd
Date of
Address Direction Street APN Construction Resource Name
Indian Canyon
119 North Drive 513 092 004 1945 Commercial Building
Palm Canyon
174 North Drive 513 092 010 1943 The Town&Country Center
550 West Palisades Drive 513 110 043 1945-60 residence
660 West Palisades Drive 1 513 110 044 1959 Russell House
137 South TahquilL Drive 513 120 010 1929 Flnkins House
130 South Tah wiz Drive 513120 Oil 1937 Villa Amalfi
141 South Tah wtz Drive 513 120 013 1929 residence
143 South Tah ultz Dir ve 513 120 015 1930 O'Sullivan Residence
147 South Tahquitz Drive 513120 015 1929 Crocker House
257 South Patenedo Road 513 132 OD5 1924 Korakla Pensione
529 West Arenas Road 513 132 017 19205 Arenas Gardens Hotel
141 South Cahuilla Read 513 141 DOE 1936 Frances Winter Home
370 West Arenas Road 513141 Oil 1947 Tile Hideaway
175 South Cahuilla Road 513 141 016 Case Cod
1947119e3(2nd
200 West Arenas Road 613 142 003 story addition) Chase Hotel
Palm Canyon
191 South Drive 513 143 006 Ada io Galleries Building
150 South Belardo Road :,13 143 CW 1925 Oasis Hotel
Palm Canyon
101-121 South Drive 513 143 009 Oasis Commercial Building
513 152 014;
261 South Belardo Road 513 152 019 1934 Orchid Tree Hotel
701 West I Barislo Road 513 191 022 193V1947 1 Palm Springs Tennis Club
590 West Linda Vista Drive 513 193 014 residence
650 West Linda Vista Drive 513 193 013 residence
591 West Linda Vista Drive 513 193 026 Casa de Suenos
319 West Pablo Drive 513 201 Q04 1964 residence
314 1 South I Cahuilla Road 513 202 001 1940 Palm 5pring5 Women's Club
225 West Bansto Road 513 202 002 1947 001 Marcos Hotel
339 South Belardo Road 513 202 009 19305 La Serena Villas
Palm Canyon
393 South Drive 512 203 006 1956 Commercial Building
Palm Canyon
333-343 South Drive 513.43 013 1953 The Alley
Palm Canyon Wessman Development
300 South Drive 513204005 Company Building
City of Palm Springs
Department of Planning and 20nmg Page 5
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Palm Springs Citywide Historic Resources Survey 2003
List of 200 Resources forwhich Primary Records Were completed
Date of
Address Direction Street APN Construction Resource Name
430 South Cahuilla Road 513 212 002 1943 The Colony Apartments
415 South Belardo Road 513 212 004 19305 Estrella Inn
Palm Canyon
499 South Drive 513 213 006 1960 Washington Mutual
Palm Canyon
458-469 1 South Drive 513 214 005 1960 Commercial Building
Palm Canyon
589 South Drive 513 280 004 1959 Bank of America
513 351 006,
385 Alta Vista Road 513 351 006 1938 residence
324 West Overlook Read 513 362 012 19305 residence
226 West Overlook Road 513 372 013 1926-1925 residence
210 West El Camino Way 513 374 009 1945 residence
Palm Canyon Moorten Gardens and
1735 South Drive 513376 Ulu Residence
Palm Canyon
1757 South Drive 51$376 015 1940 residence
1907 South Mesa Drive 513 390 031 1933 residence
Camino Buena
272 West Vista 513 4DD 004 residence
Camino Mr &Mrs Johnny Marcar
282 West Garmelita 513400024 1937 Residence
1995 South I Camino Monte 513 410 001 1930 ShiR of the Desert
400 West Arenas Road 513 170 002-009 The Four Hundred
700 West Ramon Road 513 550 005 Rose Colts e
Tahquitz Canyon Palm Springs Intemational
3400 East Way 677 270 019-030 1966 Airport
606 South Oleander Road 650 094 001 Veterinary,Medical Building
Seven Lakes Seven Lakes Condominiums
4100 Drive 681 020 006 1964 and Count Club
20DD block Southrldge Drive 681 080 001-052 Rimcrest Condominiums
1300 La Verne We none 1971 Fire Station No 4
200.293
201-29g East AreneS Road various Commercial Block
1800 South SunnsoWay various 1927- Smoke Tree Ranch
Clly of Palm Springs
Department of Planning Intl Toning Page 7
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Jay Thompson
From: PSMORESTUFF@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2008 3:33 PM
To: Jay.Thompson@palmsprings-ca.gov
Subject: re: LA SERENA
CITY CLERK...PALM SPRINGS, CA
PLEASE ADD MY NAME TO THE APPEAL PRESENTED BY
ROXANN PLOSS CONCERNING THE LA SERENA HOTEL IN
THE TENNIS CLUB AREA. THIS SHOULD REMAIN ON THE
HISTORIC SITE INVENTORY.....WE DO NOT WANT THESE
INTIMATE HISTORICAL BUILDINGS TO BE DESTROYED, NOR
DO WE WISH TO HAVE THEM SWEPT UNDER THE RUG FOR
FOUR YEARS IN THE BELIEF WE WILL FORGET ABOUT THEM.
LOSING ANOTHER SMALL HOTEL IS LIKE HARVESTING ORGANS
FROM A LIVING BEING.-IT MAY MAKE A FEW PEOPLE MONEY,
BUT IT WILL IN THE LONG RUN, HURT PALM SPRINGS HISTORY.
THANK YOU.....
ANITA BLAIR MARTIN
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
760 416 2375
MICHAEL MARTIN
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
760 416 2375
CHINA GILFOY
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
760 327 3077
DON COOK
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
760 327 3077
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Jay Thompson
From: ElissaGoforth@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2008 10:38 AM
To: Jay.Thompson@palmsprings-ca.gov
Subject: La Serena Appeal
Please add my name to the appeal. Elissa Goforth, 175 S. Cahudla Rd., Palm Springs, CA. The phone
number is 760-320-9346, Casa Cody. I am on the board of the Historic Tennis Club and we have been more
than patient concerning the actions of the Viceroy only because we expected the property to be renovated
properly.
Elissa Goforth, Manager of Casa Cody
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Jay Thompson
From: ElissaGoforth@aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 10:44 AM
To: Jay.Thompson@palmsprings-ca.gov
Subject La Serena Appeal
I have contacted Therese Hayes and Frank Tysen the owners of Casa Cody Inn. They both are out of the
country and requested that their names be added to those on the list for the Appeal for La Serena. We
appreciate your help in this matter.
Elissa Goforth, Manager
Casa Cody Inn
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From: marilyn will
Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 2:11 PM
To: jay.thompson@palmsprings-ca.gov
Subject: Fw: LA SERENA VILLAS
-- On Mon, 5/19108, marilyn will
From: marilyn will <msuewill2@y2hoo.com>
Subject: LA SERENA VILLAS
To:j.thompson@palmsprings-ca.gov
Date: Monday, May 19, 2008, 8:52 PM
To: Jay Thompson, City Clerk
City of Palm Springs
As a concerned citizen of Palm Springs, I would like to support Roxann Ploss with her
appeal to save from demolition the La Serena Villas at 330 S_ Belardo Road.
This is one of our few remaining historic sights left in our Village and should be
preserved. We have already lost too many significant buildings because of hasty
decisions.
It seems the Historic Site Preservation Board and city should further pursue
options other than demolition and save this 1930's hotel.
Marilyn Will
Palm Springs
6/11/2008 000026
Historic Site Preservation Board Staff Report
Date: May 13, 2008
Case No_: 3.2130 Demo
Application Type: Class 3 Historic Site - Demolition
Location: 339 Belardo Road
Applicant: Duet Real Estate, L.P.
Zone: R3 (Multi-Family Residential and Hotel Zone)
General Plan: SH (Small Hotel)
APN: 513-202-009, 513-202-010
From: Scott Taschner, Planning Technician
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
An application by Duet Real Estate, owner, for the demolition of multiple buildings at
339 Belardo Road.
RECOMMENDATION
That the Historic Site Preservation Board approve the request to demolish the buildings
at 339 Belardo Road and take no action to re-designate it to a higher, more protective
historic status.
PRIOR ACTIONS TAKEN ON THE PROJECT
On September 20, 2004 staff approved renovations to the existing buildings, grounds,
and the removal of the swimming pool.
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On March 8, 2005 the HSPB granted approval of a demolition request of bldg. 10.
BACKGROUND AND SETTING
The site in question contains two parcels totaling approximately 0.9 acres. The larger
parcel has eleven buildings on the site, and the smaller parcel is vacant. Both parcels
are bounded by commercial uses to the east, multiple-family/small hotel uses to the
north and south, and single family residential uses to the west.
The small hotel known as Las Serena Villas located at 339 Belardo Road was
constructed in 1930's according to the 2004 Historic Resource Survey. The single-story
buildings generally surround the interior courtyard that once contained a pool. The
single-story buildings had stucco exteriors, gabled and covered roofs with red-clay tiles,
and eaves that are slightly extended with exposed rafter beams. The buildings also
have several rectangular painted brick chimneys set into the side of the structures.
On September 20, 2004 approval was given to renovate the property. This included a
clean/repair/repaint of exterior stucco walls, addition/replacement of windows, addition
of an outdoor fireplace, and interior renovations. The work began but was never
completed. Currently the site has no landscaping. The buildings are standing, but
have no siding. Code Enforcement issued a Courtesy Notice to the property
owner/property management company on March 28, 2008 requiring that they submit
plans by April 18, 2008 to either resume the renovations, or to demolish the buildings.
The client has submitted plans for demolition of the existing buildings.
DESCRIPTION AND ANALYSIS
Section 8.05.125 of the Municipal Code designates historic sites into three
classifications; the subject property is Class 3 by the fact that it was originally
constructed prior to 1945. Properties so classified are eligible for a six-month stay of
demolition. Action of the HSPB may include recommendation to reclassify.
REQUIRED FINDINGS
Definition of an Historic Site.
Section 8.05.020 of the Municipal Code provides the definition of an historic site as
follows;
(a) Historic Site.
An historic site is any real property such as: a building, a structure, including but
not limited to archways, tiled areas and similar architectural elements, an archaeological
excavation or object that is unique or significant because of its location, design, setting,
materials, workmanship or aesthetic effect and:
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7. That is associated with events that have made a meaningful contribution to the
nation, state or community; or
2. That is associated with lives of persons who made meaningful contribution to
national, state or local history; or
3. That reflects or exemplifies a particular period of the national, state or local
history; or
4_ That embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of
construction; or
5_ That presents the work of a master builder, designer, artist, or architect whose
individual genius influenced his age, or that possesses high artistic value; or
6. That represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may
lack individual distinction; or
7. That has yielded or may be likely to yield information important to national, state
or local history or prehistory.
Staff has evaluated the subject property and has found none of the defining conditions
present that would argue for its reclassification. Thus it is staffs recommendation that
the applicant be allowed to demolish the structure as requested.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
This project is categorically exempt from environmental review per Section 15301(L), (1)
of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
NOTIFICATION
There are no public notification requirements for this application.
r�~r
Wtea Taschne „
nning Techn cian Craig A. Ewing, AICP
Director of Planning Services
ATTACHMENTS
1. Vicinity Map
2. Photographs
3, 2004 Survey on 339 Belardo Road
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Page f of I Resource Name or N: (Assigned by recorder) La Serena Villas
P1.Other Identifier:
P2. Location: ❑Not for Publication ®Unrestricted a, County Riverside
and(P2b and Plc or P2d,Attach a Location Map as necessary)
b. USGS 7.5'Quad Palm Springs Date f996 T ; R 114 of 114 of Sec - 6,M.
c. Address 339 South Belardo Road City Palm Springs Zip 92262
d. UTM:(Give more than one for large and/or linear resources) Zone 11 mE/ mN
e. Other Localional Data,(e.g,parcel 4,directions to resource,elevation,etc.,as appropriate)
City of Palm Springs Section 15
Parcel No, 513 202 009
Pia. Description:(Describe resource and its major elements.Include design,materials,condition,alterations,size,setting,and boundaries)
Constructed in the 1950s, La Serena Villas al 339 South Belardo is a single-story hotel built in the Spanish Eclectic Style and was al
one time known as the Sequoia. The plan is generally rectangular surrounding an interior Courtyard with a pool. The roofs are
gabled and covered with arched red-clay tile shingles;eaves are slightly extended and rafter beams have been left exposed. There
are several rectangular painted brick chimneys set into the side of the structures. Exterior walls are finished in stucco and painted
yellow, Sloping roofs have been added to the principal roofs to form small overhangs supported by squared posts. Windows have
been replaced with aluminum sliders and are flanked by false, fixed shutters,painted green. On the structure at the west side of the
courtyard, a small tower rises above the principal roofline, the sides of the tower taper upward and are punctured by several
candles, The main entrance is located through a small wood gate at the east(main)fagade- The La Serena Villas hotel is fronted
by a wide swath of pavement parking space and surrounded by lush gardens and mature landscaping.
+tab.Resource Attributes: HP5-Hotel/Motel
P4, Resources Present: 2 Building []Structure ❑Object ❑Site ❑District ❑Element of District ❑Other(lsolates,elc,)
P5b. Description of Photo:
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La Serena Villas LIc
,*- 760 N La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles CA 90069
P13,Recorded by:
Ma ley/Petrin/rinsley/Watson
Architectural Resources Group
Pier 9, The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94111
P9.Date Recorded: August 2003
P10.Survey Type(Describe)
Reconnaissance Survey
P11.Report Citation: (Cite survey report and other sources,or enter"none,°)
Architectural Resources Group, City of Palm Springs Historic Resources Survey Summary Report,2004-
)a- chments:
®None ❑Continuation Sheet []District Record ❑Rock Art Record ❑Other(List)
0 Location Map ❑Building, Structure,and Object Record ❑Linear Feature Record ❑Artifact Record
[I Sketch Map []Archaeological Record ❑Milling Station Record ❑Photograph Record
DPR 523A(1195)
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IDENTIFICATION C'
I. Common name: La La Jeteha
2- Historicname: La Suerra-
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3- Street or rural address: 344 Cahui 11a Road �')J'� IPVl11i1 �Q 1Z'J
city Palm Springs zip 9226 County Riyprcide
4. Parcel number: 513-202-MT-6
5, Present Owner unknpwn Address:
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City Zip Ownership is: Public Private
6. Present Use: motel- hotel Original use: motel - hotel
DESCRIPTION
7a- Architecturalstyle: Vernacular Wood Frame
7b. Briefly describe the present Physical descriprion of the site or structure and describe any major alterations from its
original condition:
La Suena is a commercial court or bungalow hotel
The houses are of stucco with the gabled roofs .
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8. Construction date: 1936
Estimated Factual
8. Architect ,. unknown
1. 10. Builder unknown
11. Approx.property size (in feet)
Frontage Depth
or approx. acreage
I s' 12. Date(s) of enclosed photographs)
March 15 1g82
� ., 15- 118-28-28
SURVEY CRITERIA FOR INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURES
Age Points
1872-1899 . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1901-1917 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1918-1929 . . . . . . 6
1930-1946 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1947-Present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Historical Significance
National/State/Regiono) 6
Local . . . . . . . . /-5
Architectural Quality
1. Nature of detail work
2. Nature of materials
Unique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Excellent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Frequency of Architectural Style
i1--2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3-5 . . . . . . 3
6-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Building Modification
Original . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Minor Modification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Lt
Total Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Neighborhood Quality
Neighborhood = 3 or more block . . . . �. - r--- - 4
Block = 1 full block r; . . 3
Street = 2 facing edges . ,_ ..... . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Individual = si ae—� . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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r 5/C (J. Williams/S. Grattan) to approve_the Minutes of the April 8, 2008 HSPB meeting as
corre-de4.- Vote 6 Yes, 0 No, 0 Absent.
6. REPORT FROM TH ^H I/�R: Chair Williams thanked staff for the work to coordinate the Study
Session for HSPB on May 22�- LeiZHusfeldt described all the neighborhood organizations and
how they functioned, including that a `Mister' officer' may be appointed from each neighborhood.
Councilwoman Ginny Foat offered a summation nd_stated that the defining of historic districts is
separate from the mission of the ONI. The HSPB f2ctsheet will be continued so that all
neighborhoods will have appropriate information if they wish t pOrsue Historic Districts. Monday,
May 19, 2008 is the deadline for applications for the Boards and Commissions,There are three
seats on the Historic Site Preservation Board --one for reappointment and two vaaZan -ee
-' EA-MNCyS —N�-N E
8. CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL REQUEST(S):
A. Case 32130- La Serena Villas -Class 3-listed in 1987 & 2004 Historic Surveys
Application by Jeff Smith of Duet Real Estate, LP, owners, for demolition of the
existing vertical structures, and application of approved binding agent on soil at 339
South Belarde Road, Zone R3, Section 15.
Staff member Scott Taschner described the application and demolition requested of a Class
3 Historic Site based on the fact that it was built in the mid to late 1930s as the La Serena
Hotel which consists of about 11 buildings. Photographs were reviewed_._Stucco has been
removed, the landscaping is gone, pools have been filled in - all done by prior approval in
2004 when the renovation was approved. Building permits expired after six months and the
Planning approval expired after two years. By way of a Courtesy Notice from Cade
Enforcement, the owners have been given two options (1) continue the renovation, and (2)
pull new permits, etc. The applicant is now applying for demolition of the structures. Staff
does not find any characteristics to recommend this to a Class 1 Historic Site, and is
recommending no action for a Stay of Demolition from HSPB which would allow demolition.
Chair S. Williams asked about the approval in 2004 for renovation. Staff member Taschner
described the approval: (1) removal of the stucco, repair, and replace stucco; (2) add doors
and windows; (3) additional landscaping to include a fountain or water feature of some type.
To continue renovations, they would have to pull all new permits.
Board member J. Williams stated that he was on this Board when applicant presented their
plans to save and restore the La Serena Villas in 2004. At that time the Board found the
property to be functioning and in fairly good condition, but its condition has deteriorated. It's
very disappointing that another potential historic building(s) is now being considered for
`demolition because of neglect' - this seems to be happening over and over in Palm
Springs. The applicant was asked to explain their current plans.
Chris Blaze, controller for the applicant owner, reported that the changing market condition
and finances led to the delays of the project, and Code Enforcement Notices prompted them
to move forward with the demolition application. The scope of work is to remove all the
neglected buildings, finish the site with ground cover to contain the dust problem, and
remove the chain link fence. There are no current plans for the property because of the
financial situation of the owners.
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Board member J. Nelson asked staff to explain the policies regarding blight and/or
neglected buildings in conjunction with the Vacant Building Ordinance (attached for
information).
Staff member Bullock explained that the Planning department does not regulate removal of
buildings because of safety reasons or disrepair — those are matters for the Building and
Code Enforcement departments_
Board member B. Strahl asked if there had been more than one Code Enforcement notice
since the buildings have been vacant for more than three years and asked if there was any
discussion four years ago about making this a Class 1 Historic site_
Board member J. Williams asked about copies of the past Minutes in this instance. He
recalled that the Board discussed the significance of the buildings, that it is a small historic
hotel, had an old Spanish style the Board felt was worth preserving, but as far as he could
recall, the Board did not move to elevate the status because the owners assured everyone
that it would be maintained and restored 'in keeping with its style.' It appears as if the
motivation is to tear it down because the City has given ownership notice that it is a hazard.
If there are no plans to build something else on the property, perhaps it can be fixed-up or
repaired so that it is no longer a hazard and is not torn down? Once it is torn down, it's
gone_ The Board might wish to work on a historic survey or assessment. It is one of the
original hotels in Palm Springs.
Chris Blaze stated that the owners have been trying to keep the property in better condition,
boarded up, etc. and have spent over $10,000 in doing so.
Board member S. Saunders pointed out that the Board had approved demolition of one
building some time ago, then approved French doors, other new doors, and windows
which appear to be 'new' and not restorations or replacements of original type items. The
'new' replacements would not be of historic value.
Board member Strahl asked that this be tabled until the notes and minutes from prior
meetings be reviewed. It is premature for this Board to make a decision today without
knowing what transpired at previous HSPB meetings.
Board member S. Grattan asked for a better process in monitoring these buildings.
Meantime, to delay this process and not take staffs recommendation is a waste of time for
everyone. From its appearance, it would cost a fortune to restore and may not be
marketable when repaired, restored, etc.
Vice Chair Nelson commented that this is a perfect case study of what has been happening
in Palm Springs in the last five years — the Potter Clinic, Orchid Tree Inn, and the former
Monte Vista Hotel — are just a few properties having historic value that have been
demolished, neglected, and in disrepair. Stopping blight, stopping demolition by neglect,
and saving valued historic properties was a large part of election campaigns over the last
several years. It appears that HSPB may have to keep dealing with issues like this project
of La Serena. There is not enough information today to make a good decision, the process
has not been followed, and when the permits expired HSPB should have heard about it
because it is a Class 3 site by nature of age.
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Board member S. Saunders commented t(tat she drove by, stopped to inspect, and it is
a serious hazard. There are great properties adjacent, and the Board needs to pursue this
for the safety of the neighborhood and for everyone involved — it is a definite problem.
Staff member Bullock advised that the regulations only allow HSPB's purview on demolition
for Class 3 sites. When an architectural approval application comes in, it is a staff
decision to approve, and/or take to the Architectural Advisory Committee or Planning
Commission based on the Code. It is not something that would be brought to the Board for
any kind of determination.
The requested Minutes from March 2005 were pulled from the file and copies distributed to
the Board for immediate review.
Board member Strahl summarized his interpretation from the Minutes of March 2005 as:
(1) When the original application came in for demolition, the only choice the Board would
have had at that time would have been to (a) issue a stay of demolition to elevate the
property to a Class 1 historic site, or(b) approve the demolition.
(2) That was the only purview the Board had at that time.
(3) The Board said at that time, we're not going to work on doing research to elevate to a
Class 1 site, the applicant can proceed with the renovations-
(4) The applicant later demolished the#10 building per HSPB approval
(5) At the time of the original discussion and application, this property was not elevated nor
pursued for a Class 1 historic site designation by the Board.
Board member J. Williams commented that this project came to HSPB through a well-
respected Architect and it was a Class 3 site. They said to the Board--.'we're going to
maintain, love, restore this building, and make it part of our hotel. The Board did not take
action to nominate for a Class 1 site because the Board did not feel the need to and felt this
owner would take care of and maintain the property. This is very disappointing and is
happening with other properties. There has to be some way to stop this neglect of historic
and other properties -- once this property and others are gone — they're gone and the City is
left with empty lots that will sit there for years based on this economy.
Chair S. Williams pointed out that this is not just the renovation or restoration of the
buildings, but if they are demolished the entire character of the neighborhoods are changed.
Vice Chair Nelson commented that the whole point of preservation is identifying and
maintaining the context and fabric of existing structures — when built, everything west of
Palm Canyon Drive was small, Spanish Revival Mediterranean style bungalows with red the
roofs. The City and residents are slowly losing these valued historic properties and heritage
piece by piece.
Board member Strahl commented that the Board has two options (1) Vote to nominate to a
Class 1 historic site and issue a stay of demolition for time to do the research, or(2) approve
the demolition.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: George Marantz of G & M Constructions stated that Code
Enforcement has been after this property for about five years. Building permits lapsed in
April 2008. Code Enforcement wanted it to be fenced, boarded up, and vagrants moved
out. Code Enforcement gave the owner two options -- repair or demolish. A Stay of
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Demolition for three or four months will not solve the problem — the fire problems, the
derelict problems, the homeless problems - it will create a hazard for the Police to monitor
until October or November. The best time to proceed with the demolition is in the off-
season. Air Quality Control from LA asks for at least 30 days before a building is taken
down. The Board can ask for a 90-day Stay of Demolition, then it will probably not be
found significant enough for a Class 1 historic site. Ninety days go by, then wait another 30
days for AQC, then schedule the tear-down---it will be October or November before
demolition (in mid-season) — in the Tennis Club area. The market is not there for many
developers to put money into renovation, restorations or new construction.
PUBLIC COMMENTS CLOSED.
Board member S. Grattan suggested addressing this issue with all such properties and the
Board needs to be more in-tune with Code Enforcement. Staff and Code Enforcement's
recommendation should be taken into consideration by this Board.
It was moved by S. Grattan, seconded by B. Strahl to accept the staff s
recommendation to move forward with the demolition with the understanding that the
applicant will salvage the roof tiles and other items that someone else can use.
DISCUSSION: Board member Nelson agreed that elevating La Serena Villas to Class 1 is
very slim and would be a waste of time for the Board because of all the neglect and that the
character defining features are already lost. As a business member of the Tennis Club
Neighborhood Association, members and residents are always asking about that
} property and are very concerned about what happens. Although it is a small piece of land, it
is part of the defining feature of that entire neighborhood. He expressed that it may not be
worthy of designation, but based on available information today is not the right time or
place for the Board to vote for demolition.
Board member S. Saunders commented that the Board and staff work hard in order to
make historic designations. HSPB has previously designated several properties of
significance. It should now and in the future be respected that appropriate research was
or will be done, so future Boards do not have to go back in time to re-research-
Board member J. Williams clarified that the Board does not designate Class 3 — they are
automatic based on being built prior to 1945. If Code Enforcement has been after the
owners for five years, why hasn't this Board heard before now? This is very disconcerting
and a big disappointment. Better communication between City departments is needed. The
La Serena buildings appear to be beyond repair or restoration because they have been so
sorely neglected.
It was moved by S. Grattan, seconded by /B. Strahl to approve the demolition with
preservation of the roof tiles and others items that someone could use and to issue a
Certificate of Approval to the Applicant for the La Serena Villas at 148 South Belardo
Road — Vote: 3 Yes (Strahl, Saunders, Grattan), 3 No (J. Williams, Nelson, S.
Williams) - Motion failed.
Chair S. Williams called for another motion.
Vice Chair Nelson presented the idea of nominating the La Serena Villas for Class 2 Historic
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Designation which would allow the demolition of the property, but would require the property
be memorialized by historic assessment, memorabilia, documents, historic marker, and
archived.
Staff member Bullock read from the Code that"archival file will be maintained, site is eligible
for plaquing ..."
It was moved by J. Williams, seconded by J. Nelson that the Board issue a 30-day
Stay of Demolition so research can be done, a subcommittee can talk with the
Historical Society, and talk with the architect who presented the previous application,
then the Board can make a decision at the June meeting. x
DISCUSSION: Board member B. Strahl asked for clarification on the time limits of a Stay of
Demolition ---Staff responded that the Code allows ".._up to 6 months"_
Motion was restated as shown above—Vote: 3 Yes (J. Williams, S. Williams, J.
Nelson), 3 No (Strahl, Saunders, Grattan). Motion failed.
Board member Nelson commented that research will probably indicate the property is
not significant enough to warrant Class 1 Historic designation, the owners will probably not
do anything further on renovation, he has mixed feelings. He does not feel the Board should
take action today to allow the demolition based on the information presented.
Board member Grattan itemized several items-
(1) facts in front of the Board show it will not be significant enough for a Class 1 designation;
(2) it is in such poor condition that it will have to be demolished;
(3) it is blight in the neighborhood;
(4) it is a fire hazard;
(5) it is occupied by vagrants and the homeless; and
but because the Board does not like the way it was presented or the way information was
provided, the Board wants to make everyone wait 30-60-90 days. She feels this is the
wrong use of the Board's authority.
Board member Saunders commented that she did not hear the owner/applicant say they did
not have any desire to improve the structures. What she hears is that the economy
presents a financial situation that is not conducive to the owner renovating or restoring as
they would like or had planned to do. It is not the Board's place to present opinions to the
applicantlowners as to what they should do or should not do with their property. They were
very clear that the financial situation does not allow them to do what is best for the building
and the neighborhood by removing the blight, making it a safe area — the view of the
mountains through that area is much more attractive than buildings in disrepair.
Chair S_ Williams commented that perhaps the Board could meet with Building and Planning
staff to work out better communications in terms of code enforcement on historic structures
to avoid this type of situation in the future. A Subcommittee was Suggested.
Staff member Bullock will meet and discuss with the Director of Planning for his
recommendations. Staff will email Board members.
Board member Saunders moved that La Serena Villas be nominated for Class 2 Historic
Designation with historical information maintained in the City's archives, and the Board
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take no action for a Stay of Demolition.
Board member J. Williams suggested finding out about the historic value of La Serena Villas
before making a decision. The historic information will be required if it is nominated as a
Class 2 Historic Site. He asked Board member Saunders to amend her motion to include a
Stay of Demolition until it is determined if the property has historic value to become a Class
2 site.
Board member Saunders will not amend her motion since some Board members already
feel it will not be saved. A Stay of Demolition is not good use of anyone's time.
Board member Saunders restated the motion — To proceed with staffs recommendation
of allowing the applicant to demolish the La Serena Villas at 339 South Belardo Road
and to research to determine if it is qualified for Class 2 Historic designation.
Board member Nelson amended the motion to — Follow staff's recommendations, but with a
30-day delay(Stay of Demolition) to allow gathering of historic information, minutes, history,
archives, and a re-analysis at the June Board meeting.
Board member Nelson withdrew his amendment to Ms. Saunders' motion.
There was no second to this motion_
Board member J. Williams stated in summary— Staff has brought this before the Board, the
Board can initiate a Stay of Demolition, or proceed to elevate the property to Class 1 or 2
historic designation; but if the Board does nothing and takes no action whatsoever, it means
that this application for demolition is not being challenged and the demolition can go
through.
All three motions were considered and failed by 3/3 tie votes. No action was taken, which
results in allowing demolition of the buildings.
review a request by the applicant to change the material for the gates. Gate
rial and drawings will be supplied for review at the meeting.
Staff member ck described the proposed changes and materials. The project was
Presented to the Arc hi ural Advisory Board on May 12. They were in favor of new design,
cut steel, and materials, a ade one suggestion to look into the striping of the parking
stalls. AAC preferred a more trasting color for the stalls. The landscape designer
requested a final landscape and par ' lot plan for AAC review. In recommendation to
RSPB, AAC was in favor of the project as n designed.
Mike Sweeney, architect, explained that the parking will be asphalt, that it runs from
lot line to lot line, and is in very poor condition. Striping wi yellow highway paint and is
changing from a solid pattern to an outline pattern because of t lare from the sun. Stall
lines will be further researched.
The two gates will be 3/16" water-jet cut aluminum attached to steel tube fram and are
designed to provide structural support, fit with the building, ornamental, and designed
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App is ated he had no problem with that and really did not have a problem with the canopy staying on
the building. It ap ere is enough social features/functions wrapped around this canopy to make it an
important issue. So, "let's find a re about it if we can. The volcanic rock does have to go "
M/S/C (S. Williams/J. Williams) 4 Yes, 0 No, 2 Absent, Lions, approved the removal of the rock and
other proposed alternations, except the history of the canopy will be re ed further and will come back to
the Board.
6 CASE 3.2130: APPLICATION BY O'DONNEI_L & ESCALANTE ARCHITECTS FOR DEMOLITION OF
A STRUCTURE AT 339 SOUTH BELARDO ROAD, ZONE R-3, SECTION 1 S.
Staff member Yeo reported that during 2004 the restoration of the bungalow units of La Serena Villas were
approved and this project is now replacing doors and windows toward the preservation and restoration of the
bungalows. Exhibits were displayed on the wall for Board viewing. Applicants are requesting demolition be
approved for building No. 10 — it is built on the property line, no building permits were found, photos are
available to show the original look of it before all the extra illegal additions were removed, and it now appears to
have been some type of outdoor cabana or shade area. Overtime it was added onto with a second story- there
were no permits on file for any of this This building will be replaced with a building of the same style of the
other buildings on the property and will meet building and zoning codes.
Peter Blackburn, project architect with O'Donnell and Escalante, described the proposed project structure as
not being designed as residential or hotel and has been seriously compromised over the years. The barrel tiles
will be re-used as replacements for broken and missing tiles from adjacent units. A number of structures were
built around the property for storage of some type -all were poorly constructed in an ad-hoc manner. Most did
not match the casitas. A storage add-on, two lean-to enclosures, a laundry room, and adjacent support storage
structures have already been demolished — they were all add-on types and very poorly constructed. Two
swimming pools were removed to allow for a new fitness center for the property. A lap pool as part of the
fitness facility will be added. Future storage will be adjacent to one of the mechanical rooms within an existing
building and in the fitness center.
John Williams and Sidney Williams volunteered to be the Board representatives for this project to visit the site
as necessary and report back to the Board.
The Board is being asked to approve the demolition of the one building described earlier. It will be replaced
with a structure similar to the surrounding buildings.
M/S/C (S.Williams/Cassady) 4 Yes, 0 No, 2 Absent, 0 Abstentions to approve demolition of the building
described and allow applicant to proceed with the project.
DIAN CANYON DRIVE, ZONE REO, SECTION 14.
Staff Member Yeo r ad that this property is listed on the Historic Site Survey at the corner of Indian Canyon
Drive and Amado Road, rl a car dealership, and applicants wish to convert it to a furniture store.
Drawings were displayed for Board
Chairman Scott read the building description shown e Historic Site Survey.
Alberta Rivera of Dax Studio and Joe Beyon of DWR Construction ibed the proposed project of converting
the old auto dealership building Into a furniture store. Most of the buil i are well constructed, there are
some additions to the original structure, and some parts were recently restored. ain architectural change
will be to enclose/connect two spaces, remove the poorly constructed existing facade fro a old showroom
and create an indoor showroom for furniture as well as an outdoor area for outdoor furniture. s will be
necessary to close off at night for security of the furniture, they will be constructed to allow viewing e
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nd staff is working with them for a complete site plan. They are demolishing pools on the property and then
placing with paved walkways and landscaping. This property is on the Historic Site Survey, and staff will keep
oard updated as project progresses. No demolition of buildings is proposed. Owners will keep buildings as
eyy are, but change-out doors and windows.
Director Evans advised they hired O'Donnell - Escalante to inventory the property to determine what was
original and what were additions. There were a number of shed-like structures, they took everything that was
not original off the buildings and their intent is to bring it back to as close to the original condition as possible.
Palm Canyon Drive. Carports are proposed at the rear of the building. Staff will keep the Board informed. They
ve boarded up the portion where the car crashed through the storefront. Staff worked with the restoration
co any and so far one matching steel column has been replaced and metal decking will be replaced. They
are o planning to use metal left over from the former Ralphs Shopping Center. No application for
replace nt windows has been applied for as yet.
Director Eva reported that he and architect Jim Cioffi reviewed the plans, carports are free-standing, and are
designed to be mpatible with the architecture of the building.
Chairman Scott ask for an update on L'Horizon Hotel,
Ms. Yea reported that sta looked at the review process, met with Members Scott, Williams, and Scott Kennedy
from the Modern Committ to explain process. Short version is that initial meeting was with Members
Isermann and Williams, the velopment team, and Kathy Marx at the site in May to go over the proposed
project. At the time of the wal hru, it was proposed to essentially restore the property. A lot of the rotting
wood has been taken off and will p replaced with newer material that will look the same. Ms. Yea walked the
property and reviewed plans with the onager and owner, and staff is comfortable that they are proceeding with
what has been approved. The look of a buildings will not be changed in any way, except to clean them up.
Location of walkways will remain the $a e, but concrete pavers will be replaced with new material. Rich
Campbell, the manager, welcomes anyone o wishes to do a walk-thru. A security fence has been erected
because there has been looting of fixtures, the in door, etc.
Ms. Yea passed around a letter and photos that w e received from a Palm Springs citizen who had walked
around the top of the canyon at West China Road and scovered what he believes to be an old water pipe and
stone-lined ditch. He is interested in preserving this in so e way if the Board so chooses.
Director Evans indicated that from the description this is eithe on Desert Water Agency property or a piece of
property owned by Mark Bragg that does not have developmen lans on it. When and if it goes forward with
any development plans, the Bragg property would require an en nmental development impact report for a
number of issues including cultural and historic resources Staff is are of a pipe that does run through this
area which he refers to in his letter. There is an evaluation of that pip n an area downhill that is part of The
Boulders project and part of the environmental review. There was an Pip
Boulders c archeological survey done on that
site and the recommendations was for follow-up work on the pipe It appear to be part of a complex, staff has
not heard of a "ditch" in this area, but does know of that there is a series of pi s in this area. Staff will pass
this along to the archeologists in this project and respond to Mr. Housman's corre ondence and do a walk-thru
to know the exact location.
Chairman Scott asked if someone wants to develop that property, would they have to a cultural resource
survey, and if any Board member would volunteer to oversee or be the "shepherd" of this pr ' ct?
Member John Williams will represent the HSP Board and Member Hayton asked to be included i his project.
Chairman Scott pointed out that since there is now a survey with approximately 250 propertie listed, a
procedure really needs to be developed whereby those projects that come to the Planning or ilding
departments for modification, renovations, etc. are to be handled. The Board has an overall responsibi for
Class 1 sites, but how involved does the Board want to get on the survey projects? Perhaps this is someth
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COURTESY NOTICE
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City of Palm Springs
Department of Building & Safety
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, PO BOX 2743, Palm Springs, CA 92263
Duet Real Estate Ltd. Partnership 3/28/8, Pile 7/761
Brad Korzen
5750 Wilshire Blvd # 640 Jason R. Morgan, Vice President &
Los Angeles, CA 90036-369 Asst. General Counsel
5750 Wilshire Blvd # 640
Jonathan Heath, Viceroy Manager Los Angeles, CA 90036-369
415 S Belardo Rd
Palm Springs, CA
You are hereby notified that a Municipal Code violation defined as a Public Nuisance has been
determined to exist on the property described below. You are specifically responsible to insure
that this violation is corrected in compliance with this notice. Your failure to do so may result in
the issuance of an Administrative Citation with fines of $100.00 per violation, with subsequent
citations carrying fines of$250 00 per violation and $500 00 per violation, respectively.
Should the violation not be corrected within the time period specified in this Notice, the
violation may be abated by the City through further administrative proceedings, including but
not limited to, added inspections and directions to remediate the violation, administrative
citations, judicial process or by entry upon the property by City employees or contractors for
purposes of effecting those actions necessary to correct the violation. If such further action by
the City is necessary, you will be charged a fee equal to the actual costs incurred by the City
in obtaining compliance with this Notice, including, but not limited to, subsequent inspection
costs, staff time, overhead and legal expenses, including attorney's fees. Current fees for City
costs are as follows: General staff and inspection time @ $94.00/hour. City Attorney time @
$170.00/hour.
I. The violations exist on the following property:
Address: 339 S. Belardo Road, Palm Springs, California 92264
Legal Description: 513 202 009, .76 acres M/L in por Lots 1 &2 and Lot 3 MB 009/432 Sd Map of
Palm Springs; Riverside County, California
000041
339 S.Belardo Road Courtesy Notice dated 28 Marc6 08 Paae 2 of S
II. A description of the conditions/violations that were found on your property are:
1. The property at 339 S. Belardo consists of eleven structures, and all structures have been
vacant and uninhabitable for at least 3 years;
2. The City of Palm Springs does not have active building permits for repair or rehabilitation
of the eleven structures, Prior Building permits expired in 2005; on 7/31/07 renewed permits
were obtained, from the City, and these permits expired on 1/31/08 without any inspections;
3. The eleven structures at 339 S. Belardo may not meet current code requirements: the
structures are partially constructed, uninhabitable; they are not being maintained; Additionally
the glazing is missing; doors are missing, roofing tiles lay on the roof un-secured, the
protective finish to the chimney is missing; the wood sheathing that is being used over doors
and window openings is not painted or sealed from the elements;
4. The property and eleven unfinished cottages contributes to blight by the unsightly
appearance to neighbors and passers-by of: 1) the construction fence; 2) the substandard
structures that are uncompleted, unpainted and visible above the fencing and through the
fence screening; 3) weeds are visible through the fence screening; 4) lack of any landscaping;
5. There is no landscaping or irrigation to the grounds around these cottages, nor is there a
landscaping plan that is currently on file;
6. The eleven structures are not being maintained, have not been completed, and remain
unfinished and unprotected from the elements;
7. The eleven structures sit in various stages of construction; none are painted or finished.
8. The City Building Department has been informed by Mr. Heath, General Manager for the
property, that there are no plans to repair or finish the project at this time.
Properly so Maintained is a Public Nuisance
111. The codes that pertain to the violations listed in Section I are:
1) 8.80.020 Owner responsibilities
(a) No person shall allow a building designed for human use or occupancy to stand vacant
for more than ninety days, unless the owner establishes by substantial evidence to the
reasonable satisfaction of the building official that one of the following applies:
(1) The building is the subject of an active building permit for repair or rehabilitation
and the owner is progressing diligently to complete the repair or rehabilitation;
(2) The building meets all applicable codes, is actively maintained, and is ready for
occupancy, and is actively being offered for sale, lease, or rent;
339 S.Belardo Road Courtesy Notice dated 28 March 08, Pa4e 3 of 5
III. The codes that pertain to the violations listed in Section I are:
Palm Springs Municipal Code 8.80.020 Owner responsibilities (continued)
(3) The building does not contribute to and is not likely to contribute to blight
because the owner is actively maintaining and monitoring the building so that it does not
contribute to blight. Active maintenance and monitoring shall include:
(A) Maintenance of landscaping and plant materials in good condition, and in
accordance with previously approved plans, if any,
(B) Maintenance of the exterior of the building, including but not limited to paint and
finishes, in good condition, and in accordance with previously approved plans, if any,
(C) Prompt and regular removal of all exterior trash, debris and graffiti,
(D) Maintenance of the building in continuing compliance with all applicable codes
and regulations, and in accordance with previously approved plans, if any,
(E) Prevention of criminal activity on the premises, including but not limited to use
and sale of controlled substances, prostitution, criminal street gang activity, and
loitering,
(F) Windows screened with opaque material, approved by the building official, that
prevents interior space of the building from being visible from public rights of way or
public property,
(b) The owner of any boarded building, whether boarded by voluntary action of the owner
or as a result of enforcement activity by the city, shall cause the boarded building to be
rehabilitated for occupancy within ninety days after the building is boarded and shall comply
with the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, (Ord. 1684 § 1 (part), 2006)
2) 6.08.010 Vacant premises—Maintenance - It is a nuisance, and it is unlawful, for any
person or agent to allow any vacant or unoccupied building to remain open and of easy access
to trespassers or to allow the same to become a habitation of vagrants;
3) 11,72.160 Deteriorating and defective structures - Any structure within the city in a state
of substantial deterioration, such as peeling paint on a facade, broken windows, roofs in
disrepair, damaged porches or broken steps or other such deterioration or disrepair not
otherwise constituting a violation and which is viewable from a public right-of-way or viewable
from the sites of neighboring properties, is a public nuisance.
Palm Springs Municipal Code
4) 11.72.170 Property maintenance The substantial lack of maintenance of grounds within
the city where such grounds are viewable by the public from a public right-of-way or viewable
form the sites of neighboring properties, is a public nuisance.
000048
339 S. Belatdo Road Courtesy Notice dated 28 March 08, Paae 4 of 5
III. The codes that pertain to the violations listed in Section I are:
Palm Springs Municipal Code (continued)
5) 11.72.161 Boarded and vacant buildings. - Any building within the city that is boarded up
or vacant and not maintained pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 8.80 is a public nuisance.
6) 93.19.02. Buildings, including accessary structures, trellises, awnings and other similar
features, shall be maintained in a condition free of the following abuses including, but not
limited to: loose roofing and siding materials, unconcealed roof equipment, peeling paint or
faded stain, broken or cracked windows, any unsafe structural element or other items which
would degrade the appearance and/or safety of the structure.
Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance
1) 93.19.03. Site improvements shall be maintained in a condition to guarantee safety and
quality appearance
2) 93,19.04 Landscaping improvements shall be maintained in a healthy condition and
complementary to neighboring buildings and properties
3) 93.19,06. Any other provisions established by the planning commission to insure proper
maintenance of properties including maintenance standards established through architectural
advisory committee, conditional use permit, or planned development district reviews.
4) 94.04.00 Architectural Review - Architectural Review shall be required for: a. All
industrial, commercial, professional and residential structures and related landscape areas,
except for single-family residences not located on major thoroughfares
Health & Safety Code 17920.3
1) a. General dilapidation or improper maintenance;
Faulty weather protection
2) 92. Deteriorated or ineffective waterproofing of exterior walls, roof, foundations or floors,
including broken windows or doors,-
3) g3. Defective or lack of weather protection for exterior wall coverings, including lack of
paint, or weathering due to lack of paint or other approved protective covering;
4) g. Faulty weather protection, which shall include, but not be limited to the following: 3.
Defective or lack of weather protection for exterior wall coverings, including lack of paint, or
weathering due to lack of paint or other approved protective covering;
Continue onto the ext oagg;
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339 S.Belardo Road Courtew Notice dated 28 March 08, Page 5 of 5
VI Property so maintained is in violation of the City's Municipal Code and constitutes a public
nuisance. These conditions must be corrected in the following manner:
By April 18, 2008:
1. Submit plans to the Planning Department for Architectural Review and approval; These
plans will include the structures design, height, setbacks, landscaping, exterior finishes,
colors, walls, gates, etc and all facets required by the Planning Department or Planning
Commission;
2. Within 1S days of your plans being approved by the Planning Department, submit
complete building plans to the Building Department for approval and review. These plans shall
include roofing, mechanical, electrical, & plumbing and all other facets necessary for the
completion of all the structures. Pay for and obtain all building permits;
3. Bring all facets of the property and eleven structures into compliance with all Building
Codes, the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance, the Palm Springs Municipal Code, The California
State Health &Safety Code, and any other codes identified by staff during Plan Review, and all
codes listed above in "Section I11 above; The codes that pertain to the violations listed in
Section I are:",
OR
You may consider demolition of the unfinished structures;
If you choose the option of demolition you will need to apply for an approval from the
Planning Department and obtain a permit to demolish the unfinished structures from the
Building Department, and maintain the property as a vacant lot, with an approved dust control
plan;
You must respond to this letter by no later than April 18, 2008,
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
As the owner of the property at issue or as the individual or entity responsible for the
violation, you are individually responsible for correcting the violation.
If you have any questions you can reach me at (760) 323-8244 Monday through Friday 7:30
a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thank you in advance for your compliance.
Rebecca Clark Code Comphi mce Officer
000045
QF 7AlM s City of Palm Springs
J1�A� Department of Building Br Safety
Becky Kelley, Building & Safety Supervisor
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs CA 92262
PO Box 2743, Palm Springs CA 92263
Cq�lFo&t-�\P' Becky_Kelley@pa lmsprings-ca.gov
Tel 760.323-8242 • Fax 760.322.8342 • TDD 760,864.9527
www.palmsprings-ca.gov
March 10, 2008
Duet Real Estate LTD Partnership
415 S Belardo
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Re. Job Site Address: 339 S Belardo Road
Permit Number(s) C19598, C10408, C11472, C12983
This letter is to notify you that your building permit has expired by time limitation. 180 days between
inspections is the maximum time allowed by City and State codes (2007 CBC, Appendix Chapter 1,
Section 105.5) for a permit to remain active. A copy of the permit and job card is enclosed for your
information. In some cases, renewal may be required.
In order to avoid uncompleted projects and files closed without inspections, your help in clearing up this
matterwithin the specified time frame is greatly appreciated. Uncompleted projects or projects completed
without required inspections will have a Notice of Code Violation filed with the County Recorder's office.
This may affect the ability to issue future permits at this address. Thank you for your prompt attention to
this matter.
Please contact me at the phone number below to arrange for a follow up inspection. Inspector's office
hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 to 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 to 3:30 p.m.A voice mail message may
be left while I am out of the office. Please leave your name and phone number for a return phone call.
Please contact me by: April 1 I y ZOOH to avoid possible legal action.
Sincerely,
aul Licon
Building Inspector
760/323-8242, extension 8746
This notice is to inform you of a code violation.
This will be your only notice.
OU0046
ADDRESS 0339 SELARDO ROAD SOUTH
PERMIr a C 12983 DATE ISSUED 6/29/2005
Permit to replace C 10408/C 11472 Addition of patio with
prefab fireplace units Combine units
Combine 23,1 to single
s 2. Units 21,21 to single suite #21
Combine 23,24 to single suite 22
ADDRE55 0339 BELARDO ROAD SOUTH `
` '✓.• PERMm# C11472 DATE ISSUED 2/2/2005
Permit for structual remeiatlon of existing framing sysems.
Replace various beams,headers Purlins and Struts in
various location.
ADDRESS 0339 BELARDO ROAD SOUTH
PERMIT# C 10408 DATE ISSUED 10/1/2004
Exterior/Interior remodel of hotel site.11 Buildings,17 hotel
roams w/o kitchens.2 ADA units included in total.New
Plumbing,electric,mechanical systems.Miscellaneous
frammg,roofing,new wall finishes,new doors/windows.
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e ADDRESS 0339 BELARDO ROAD SOUTH
PERMrr k C 19598 DATr•ISSUED 7/31/2007
Renew expired permit#'s 10,108, 11472, 12483.
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OF PALM SA
w ^ ' City ®f Palm Spacings
Office of dae Ciey Clerk
3200 E Tiliquaz Canvon Way • Pnlm Springs, California 92262
CgC1FO RASP "lel: (760) 3?3-F20 • Fax (760) ?22-S3i2 • Wch; www.palmsp�ings-ca.gnv
NOTICE OF CONTINUANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Regular Meeting of June 18, 2008, Public Hearing
Item No. I.A.
APPEAL OF THE DECISION OF THE HISTORIC SITE
PRESERVATION BOARD BY ROXANN PLOSS TO TAKE
NO ACTION ON A STAY OF DEMOLITION FOR THE
PROPERTY KNOWN AS LA SERENA VILLAS LOCATED
AT 339 SOUTH BELARDO ROAD HSPB 3.2130
By a unanimous vote of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs the public hearing
was continued to Wednesday, July, 9, 2008, Council Chamber, 3200 E. Tahquitz
Canyon Way, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
State of California )
County of Riverside ) ss.
City of Palm Springs )
I, James Thompson, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, California, certify this Notice of _
Continuance was posted at or before 5:30 p.m., June 19, 2008, as required by established
policies and procedures.
Games Thompson
City Clerk
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