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Home My WebLink About10/20/2004 - STAFF REPORTS (13) DATE: October 20. 2004 TO. City Council FROM: Director of Strategic Planning APPROVAL OF CITYWIDE HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY. RECOMMENDATION That the City Council approve by Minute Order the attached Citywide Historic Resources Survey presented to the Historic Site Preservation Board (HSPB) at their regular meeting on October 12, 2004. SUMMARY The attached Citywide Historic Resources Survey represents the first formal survey of 200 historic resources in the city and will assist staff and community in understanding the geographic dispersion of resources and aid in future planning and historic preservation efforts for the City. The HSPB, at its July 13, 2004 meeting, by a 6-0-1 vote, approved the survey. At their October 12, 2004 meeting, the HSPB further recommended that the survey be approved by the City Council and that it be formally submitted to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). The survey was a cooperative effort between Architectural Resources Group, HSPB, staff, the community, and interested parties. The survey is intended to be a database of historical resources in the city and will be used for informational purposes only. Staff will continue to work with the Historic Site Preservation Board in developing recommendations from the survey results. Recommendations may include a work program and public information program. The City already maintains a local register of designated Class 1 and Class 2 Historic Sites. According to SHPO, 20% of California cities have prepared local historic surveys. BACKGROUND The scope of work for the survey was developed by staff with input from the Palm Springs Modern Committee and the Historic Site Preservation Board (HSPB) with subsequent approval by City Council. City Council approved the Request For Proposals (RFP) on November 6, 2002 and awarded the contract to Architectural Resources Group on July 16, 2003. A subsequent contract amendment was approved by City Council on February 4, 2004, in the amount of $7,040 for a second reconnaissance survey of obscured properties. The survey will serve as a long range planning tool in terms of identifying historic resources for potential listing on local, State, and National Registers and the possible establishment of historic districts, if warranted. The survey meets the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Preservation Planning, Identification, Evaluation, and Registration. The survey was conducted using California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Form 523A (Primary Record) and 523B (Building, Structure, Object Record). kb The Primary Record lists basic information about a historic property including a description of the resource and its major elements including design, materials, condition, and alterations. The Building, Structure, and Object (BSC) Record is more detailed and includes items such as other related features, a construction history, and a statement of significance to analyze the integrity of the resource. The properties surveyed did not include those sites already locally designated as Class 1 or Class 2 Historic Sites. Staff has contacted SHPO regarding the impacts on private property rights should the survey be submitted to the state. An update will be available at the meeting. Upon adoption of the survey, it will be submitted to the Eastern Information Center at UC-Riverside so that it can be entered into the California Historical Resources File System. Director of trategic Planning City Manager ATTACHMENTS 1. Citywide Historic Resources Survey (previously provided) 2. Addendum to Citywide Historic Resources Survey — List of 200 Resources for which Primary Records were completed 3. Minutes from HSPB Meeting of September 14, 2004. 4. Minute Order ADDENDUM 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 009 600 535 cl 50, 277 East Alc o Road c06 531 001-067 1966 Villa Ale o 513 351 006, 385 Alta Vista Road 513 351 COS 193s residence 333 East Arcade Road 508 041 009 Palm Springs Main Post Office 13uildin 190 west Amado Road 513 Palm Springs Chamber of 082 018 1957 Commerce Building 2805 Anza Trail 510 140 013 residence 1070 East A ache Road 511 032 013 1957 Twin Palms DistrictContributor 1825 South A uanetta Drive 511 043003 1957 Twin Palms District Contributor 1628 South A uanetta Drive 511 053 Twin Palms District 001 1957 Contributor 1750-1844 South Arab Drive 510070001-031 Park South Condominiums 200.298, 201.290 East Arenas Road various Commercial Block 449 East Arenas Road 508 036 002 Royal S rin s Apartments 1947/1953(2nd 200 West Arenas Road 513 142 003 stwy addipon) Chase Hotel 370 West Arenas Road 513 141 011 1947 The Hideaway 400 West Arenas Road 513 470 002.009 The Four Hundred 529 West Arenas Road 513 132 017 1920s Arenas Gardens Hotel 928 North Avenida Palmas 507 134 001 1929.30 Cary Grant Residence 953 North Avenida Palmas 507 154 005 residence 485 East Avenida Palmera 508 352 001 1953 residence Avenida Palos 946 North Verdes 507 163 013 1932 residence Avenida Palos 976 North Verdes 507 154 004 1946 residence Avenida Palos 328 Verdes 507 163 006 residence Avenida Palos 996 Verdes 507 154 001 1933-1944 residence 1300 East Bansto Road 508 100 024 Plaza Racquet Club 225 West earisto Road 513 202 002 1947 Del Marcos Hotel 701 West Barlsto Road 50$094 1937/1947 Palm 5 rin s Tennis Club 301 North Selardo Road 513 070 009.01 a 1927 O'Donnell Golf Course The Cloisters-Liberate 501 North eelardo Road 505 323 O01 19$0 Compound City of Palm Springs Department of Strategic Planning Page 1 ADDENDUM 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 150 South Belardo Road 513 143 0o9 1925 02si2 Hotel 513 152 014 261 South Belardo Road 513 152 019 1934 Orchid Tree Hotel 339 South Belardo Road 513 202 009 1930s La Serena Villas 415 South Belardo Road 513 212 004 1930s Estrella Inn Hugh M.and Rosemary 1897 East Belding Drive 502 032 003 1059 Ka tur Residence 2290 South 8isna a Avenue 510 210 012 1925 residence Buena Vista Bob&Dolores Hope 1014 Drive 507 221 010 1936 Residence 641 North Cahuilla Road 505 204 008 1930 Ocnothv Hoover House 141 South Cahuilla Road 513 141 005 1g36 Frances Winter Home 175 South Cahuilla Road 513 141 016 Casa Cod Palm Springs Women s 314 South Cahuilla Road 513 202 001 1940 Club 430 South Cahuilla Road 513 212 002 1948 The Colony Apartments 524 South Calle A o 508 122 003 1935 Lucille Taylor Residence 552-556 South Calla A'p 508 122 006 1935-1936 residence 1275 South Calle De Maria 508 4o3 003 1955 residence 553-557 South Calle Encilia 508 122 015 1937 residence 526 South WPalqro 508141 002 1935 Grimm House 545 South rro 508 125016 1928 residence 1311 East la 508234005 1g48 L nbrook A artments 1357 Easl ia 508 234 003 residence a 272 West Vista 513 400 004 residence Camino Mr &Mrs.Johnny Mercer 282 West Carmeli a 513 400 024 1937 Residence 1415 North Camino Centro 505 192 o08 1963-64 residence 1145 Camino Mirasol 505 231 005 1920s 'White Tiles" 1184 Camine Mirasol 505 202 016 residence 1995 South Camino Monte 513 410 001 1930 Ship of the Desert 365 Camino Norte 505 174 018 residence 425 Camino Norte 505 174 015 1952 residence 2684 North Cardillo Avenue $04 072 011 1938 Chuck Coffman House City of Palm Springs Department of Strategic Planning Pa9 ADDENDUM 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 Chino Canyon 845 West Road 504211 003 residence 444 West Chino Drive 50,9311 006 residence 1011 West Cielo Drive 504201024 1955 residence 1021 West Cielo Drive 504 201 027 1968-69 Max Palevsk Residence 161.199 Soulh Civic Drive 502 220 001-010 Office Cam lex Desert Palms 194711990s 1950 East Drive 502 0a3 011 alterations House or Tomorrow 1323 South Driftwood Drive 506 402 oo5 1950 Heiden Residence 175 East El Alameda 505 285 012 1936 Harlow Heaven 1011 East El Alameda 507 233 001 Lee Miller Adobe 1029 East El Alameda 507 233 002 1935 residence 1052 East PI Alameda 507 231 004 1937 residence 1385 East El Alameda 507 253 005 Frances Lederer Residence 210 West El Camino Wa 513 374 009 1945 residence Palm Springs Unified 333 South Farrell Dnve 502 230 003 School District Bwldm 155 West Hermosa Place 505 263 009 1946 The villa Hermosa 334 West Hermosa Place 505 252 011 1926-1930 Se mour Lazar 432 West Hermosa Place 505 252 02a Dinah Shore Residence Indian Canyon 100 North Drive 508 053 003 1955-1959 S a Hotel Indian Canyon 119 North Drive 513 002 004 1945 Commercial Buildin Indian Canyon 790 North Drive 508041008 Commercial Buildin Indian Canyon 508 031 071, Downtown Shell Company 300 North Drive 508 031 014 1950 Gas Station Indian Canyon 311 North Drive 513 Dal 011 1940 Gre hound Bus Station Indian Canyon 454-462 North Drive 50a 031 001 1960 Commercial Building Indian Canyon 572 North Drive 507 195 0113 The Palms at Palm 5 rin s Indian Canyon 640 North Drive 507183006 S anish Inn Indian Canyon 726 North Dnve 507 181 010 1035 The Movie Colon Hotel Indian Canyon 783 Norlh Drive 505 286 010 Casa Palmeras Indian Canyon 1305 North Drive 505 194 012 1929 residence Indian Canyon 1480 North Drive 50702401.5 1948 Casa de Camaro Indian Canyon 5da dao 03s soa133 193411945&19605 ' 2743 North Drive 001 op2,;o4 as1 002, additions Rae uet Club City of Palm Springs Department of Strategic Planning page 3 ADDENDUM 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 Indian Canyon 100 South Drive 50S 031 002 1960 Welmas Plaza Indian Canyon 440-460 South Drive 508094015 1g60 Commercial 6ulldm Indian Canyon 500 South Drive 508 121 Oct 1958 Secun[ First National Sank 2027 Jac uea Drive 501 142,003 residence 991 La Jolla Road 511 054 005 Twin Palms District 1957 Contributor 1027 La Jolla Road 511 034 005 1957 Twin Palms DistrictContributor Twin Palms District 1081 La Jolla Road 511 034 002 1957 Contributor 1300 La Verne wa none 1971 Fire Station No,4 1350 Ladera Circle 505 032 011 012 1962 House of Tomorrow 590 West Lmda Vista Drive 513 tg8 014 residence 591 West Linda Vista Drive 513 193 026 Casa de Suencs 650 west Linda Vista Drive 513 193 018 residence 694 East Mel Avenue 507 081 003 1937 residence Merito Manor 8 Merito 183-193 West Merito Place .505302 012,013 19605 Place 300 West Menlo Place 505 293 005 Villa Serena Residence 1907 South Mesa Drive 513 390 031 1933 residence 131 East Moron go Road 508 302 027 1940-1954 residence 146 East Moron o Read 508 301 022 1936 Jacobs Residence n/a n/a n!a n/a 1956 residence 133 East OLo1010 Avenue 508 301 002 1932 residence 140 East Ocotillo Avenue 508 292 022 residence William Gray Purcell 252 East Ocotillo Avenue 508 292 013 1933 Residence 606 South Oleander Road 680 094 001 Veterinary Medical 6uildin 226 West Overlook Road 513 372 013 1926.1928 residence 324 West Overlook Road 513 362 012 1930s residence 318 West Pablo Drive 513 201 004 1964 residence 550 West Palisades Drive 573 110 043 1945-60 residence 660 West Palisades Drive 513 110 044 1959 Russell House Palm Canyon 1963.64/2000 Caliente Tropics Hotel and 411 East Drive 511 060 006 renovation Restaurant Palm Canyon 1050 East Drive 508 432 019 1952 L'Honzon Garden Hotel rM Department Palm Springs \IjK\ Departrt ment of Strategic Planning Page 4 ADDENDUM Palm Springs Citywide Historic Resources Survey 2003 List of 2oo Resources for which Primary Records were completed Date of Address Direction Street APN Constmetlan T Resource Name Palm Canyon fill East ❑rive 511 035 128 1956 Doodle Lodge Palm Canyon 174 North Drive 513 092 010 1948 The Town&QQuntry Center Palm Canyon 283 North Drive 513 091 016 1930s Commercial 8uildin Pelm Canyon 4o1-407 North Drive 513 082 013 1g45 Commercial Buildin Palm Canyon 463-477 North Drive 513 082 034 1935.1940 Casa de Bellas Arles Palm Canyon 641 North Drive 506 302 006 1945 villa 9oleil A artments Palm Canyon Howard Lapham Office 666 North Drive 50530,9 012 Buildin Palm Canyon 687 North Drive 505 302 027 1947 Dollard Building Palm Canyon 766 North Drive 505 286 002 1934 Kocher-Samson Building Palm Canyon "New World Marketplace' 849 North Drive 505283010 1950 Buildin Palm Canyon 879 North Drive 505 283 012 1947 Camera Exchan a Buildin Palm Canyon rlDal-1087 North Drive 595 283 013 1953 Nichols II Building Palm Canyon North Drive 505 265 006 1917 Pollar Clinic Building Palm Canyon North I Drive 505 261 006 1946 Seeburg Building Palm Canyon Palm Springs Liquors 1200 North Drive 505 243 004 Building Palm Canyon 1345 North Drive 505 211 013 1956 Harold Hicks Real Estate Palm Canyon 1488-1490 North Drive 506 184 002 003 Montana Plaza Palm Canyon Las Palmas Liquors 1595 North Drive 505 165 010 Germain Bros.Liquor) alm P Canyon Williams Office 8udding 1701 North Drive 504 310 015 former) Don's Drugs) Palm Canyon 2277 North Drive 504 242 008 1945 Desert Inn Visitor Center Palm Canyon William Cady Shell 2796 North Drive 504 091 001 1964 Company Gas Station Palm Canyon 101-121 South Drive 513 143 009 Oasis Commercial 8uildin Palm Canyon 191 South Drive 513 143 0os Ada io Galleries 8uildin Palm Canyon Wes$man Development 300 South Drive 513 204 005 Company Suildincl Palm Canyon 333-843 South Drive 513 203 013 1953 The Alley Palm Canyon 383 South Drive 513 203 oo6 1955 Commercial auildin Palm Canyon 458-404 South Drive 513 214 005 1960 Commercial Buildinci Palm Canyon 499 South Drive 513213005 1960 Washington Mutual Palm Canyon ^ 588 South Drive 51328o 004 1g59 Bank of America Palm Canyon Moorten Gardens and 1735 South Drive 513 376 010 Residence City of Palm Springs Department of Strategic Planning Page 5 ADDENDUM 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 1757 1 Soulh Drive 513 376 018 1940 residence Palm Canyon Royal Hawaiian Estates 1774 South Drive 511 070 001.041 19505 condominiums 711 West Panorama Road 504 213 006 Edna Root Residence Paseo F_I 1200 East Mirador 507 520 023 1939 residence 591 North Patencio Road 505 312 004 1937 residence 999 North Palencia Road 505 251 005 1957.1959 J J.Robinson I-louse 257 South Patencio Road 513 132 005 1924 Koralda Pensione 611 North Phillips Road 507 201 005 1962 Abernathy House Racquet Club 590 East Road 501 590 009 1964 Fire Station No 3 St Theresa's Catholic 2800 East Ramon Road 502 240 008-010 1968 Church 700 West Raman Road 513 550 005 Rose Cottage First Church of Christ 605 South Riverside Drive 505 191 015 1956.57 Scientist San Lorenzo 555 East Road 508 192 022 Triangle Inn Seven Lakes Condominiums and Country 4100 Drive 581 020 006 1954 Club 787 East Sonora Road 508 362 001 1947 Levin House 2000 block 5outhrid a Drive 681 080 001-052 Rimcrest Condominiums 2175 Southrla a Drive 510 250 031 1966 Arthur Elrod Residence Originally Goldberg Family 2340 Soulhrid a Drive 510 250 006 1967 Residence 2399 Scuthrid a Drive 510 260 020 1078 '.La Piedra 2455 Southrid a Drive 510 260 028 1979 Sob Hope Residence 591 West Stevens Road 505 171 001 residence 211 North Sunrise Vvav 508 070 016 1970 The Gas Company 6uildin 1800 South Sunrise VVa various 1927- Smoke Tree Ranch Tahquitz Canyon 401-493 East Wa 508 082 003 1960 NOIA Commercial Buildln Tahquitz Canyon Jane Auguspne Patencio 1095 East Wa 508 100 034 Cemetery Tahgwtz Canyon 2 444 East Way 502 085 001-014 1950 Desert Hall Tahquitz Canyon 2905 East Wa 502 220 018 Prudential Building Tahquitz Canyon Riverside County 3255 East Way 502 210 017 1962 Courthouse-P 5 Branch Tahquitz Canyon Palm Springs International 3400 East way 677 270 019-030 1966 Airport ( , 137 South Tahquitz Drive 513 120 010 1929 Finklns House City of Palm Springs Department of Strategic Planning Page 6 ADDENDUM 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 139 South Tah wiz Drive 513 120 011 1937 Villa Amalfi 141 South Tah ui¢Drive 513 120 013 1929 residence 143 South Tah uilz Drive 513 120 015 1930 O Sullivan Residence 147 South Tah uitz Drive 513 120 016 1 g29 Crocker House originally Pullman Family 1$20 Tamarisk Road 507 255 008 Residence 643 South Thornhill Road 508 220 008 Thornhill Apartments Twin Palms Twin Palms District 1003 East Drive 511 032 011 1957 Contributor Twin Palms Twin Palms District 1025 East Drive 511 032 010 1957 Contributor Twin Palms Twin Palms District 1067 East Drive 511 032 008 1957 Contributor 487 East Valmonte Norte 507 186 007 1937-1944 residence 1272 East Verbena Drive 507 253 009 1954 Donald Wexler Residence 250 West Vereda Sur 505221011 residence 321 West Vereda Sur 505 202 007 residence 1145 East via Colusa 507 274 003 1946 residence former clubhouse for the El 1220 North Via Donna 507 510 033 1928 MiradOr Golf Club 657 North Via Miraleste 507185001 1930 Invernada r North via Miraleste 501 590007 1960-1970 Frances Crocker Libnary North Via Monte Vista 505094002 1958 residence North Via Monte Vista 505 084 001 residence Raymond Cree Middle 1011 East Vista Chino 507 100 031 School 424 West Vista China 504 2g2 010 195-1952 May House 1194 North Vista Ves era 505 094 007 residence Warm Sands 555 South Drive 508 213 001 Warm Sands Villas Smoke Tree Ranch Rock 2/2L 510 104 007 1934 Residence City OF Palm Springs \ Department of Strategic Planning 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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS 4 HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING Minutes of Regular Meeting-Tuesday, September 14, 2004, 8:15 a.m. Large Conference Room, City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, California 92262 Present FY 2003-2004 Present Excused Absences ROLL CALL This Meeting Yea-to-bate To-Date William"Bill"Scott, Chairman X 2 James Hayton, Vice Chair X 2 a Sidney Williams 0 X 2 1 James Hayton X 2 John Williams 0 X 2 0 Jim Isermann X 2 Shevlin Rush 0 1 0 1 STAFF PRESENT: Jing Yeo, Principal Planner Loretta Moffett, Senior Secretary Doug Evans, Director of Planning &Zoning Chairman Williams called the meeting to order at8:22 a.m, REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: The Agenda was available and posted in accordance with state and local procedures for public access at the City Hall exterior bulletin board and the Department of Planning Services Department counter by 4:00 p.m., Thursday, September 9, 2004. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were no public comments. xxµxt+ APPROVAL OF MINUTES: M/S/C (Hayton/Isermann) 4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent, 1 Abstention to approve the July 13, 2004 meeting minutes as presented. (The Board did not meet in August.) CHAIRMAN'S REPORT: Chairman Scott indicated that issues will be discussed later under the agenda items. PUBLIC HEARING: N O N E ARCHITECTURAL APPROVALS: Case No. 3.1032 - Application by the City of Palm Springs for ADA improvements to the Welwood Murray Memorial Library, a Class 1 Historic Site at 100 South Palm Canyon Drive, CBD Zone, Section 15. Staff member Jing Yeo reported that Phil Kaplan, the City's ADA Compliance Coordinator, received a citizen complaint that he was unable to access the Welwood Murray Library and there is no way for a disabled person to get into the Library. This is a City-owned building and must meet ADA standards. There are steps in front and no access through the back. Photos were passed around depicting a program that would provide a behind-the-glass sign at the front entrance giving directions to access through the back by going south on Palm Canyon Drive, left at Ben & Jerry's, then another sign mounted on the corner of the building directing People to the back entrance off the shared courtyard. There are now two doors at this entrance, with plans to replace two doors with two fixed sidelight panels and one 36" ADA approved door. The new door would be manually operated with a bell or buzzer to ring for assistance. The existing door is too heavy for a disabled Person to easily manage, new work will be painted to match existing, new doors will probably be aluminum depending on cost, existing wood doors are deteriorating. Member Hayton offered a source for custom type doors and that be able to offer a very good price. Page 1 of 7 V r Chairman Scott, Jing Yeo, and Phil Kaplan walked the area involved and since this is a Class 1 Historic Site, HSP Board review and approval is requested. The program presented is the solution recommended by the City's ADA Coordinator. M/S/C(Isermann/S. Williams) 5 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent, 0 Abstentions) to approve this program as presented. AGENDA ITEM#1: EDRIS HOUSE-MILLS ACT AGREEMENT FOR A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE AT 1030 CIELO DRIVE-STAFF Staff has reviewed the Mills Act with the current property owners io be sure they understand there is no guarantee of a property tax savings. Owners consulted with their tax and legal counsel and appear to be comfortable with the Agreement. New language has been added to the Agreement that states- "....however, owner acknowledges that it is not guaranteed to receive a reduction of property taxes as a result of this Agreement." This is new language in the City's Agreement relating to the Mills A maintained in remarkable condition and current owners are su ct. The Edris house has been pportive of this Agreement. This has been scheduled for City Council tomorrow, September 13, 2004. Member Sidney Williams asked what happens if the current owners sell within the ten-year period? Ms. Yeo advised that the contract transfers to the next property owner and runs with the property. The Mills Act Agreement is written in ten-year increments. Every year on the anniversary defaults or either party chooses to terminate the Agreement. , it is renewed unless the owner Member John Williams asked if the property is sold, is the valuation frozen for the new owner or does the tax rate change? Ms. Yeo has spoken with the County Assessor's office and was advised that the property is evaluated based on two different ways of calculating the taxes and the lower of the two is the base value. Based on the methods explained, it seems that a recent owner would benefit more than a long-time owner. Director Evans explained that staff strongly encourages property owners who are interested in the Mills Act and Potential tax savings to consult with their awn tax and legal advisors to better understand the long-term consequences. In one instance, staff found that a pre-prop 13 property owner whose tax rate was se low already that this program did not reduce their taxes, and they had to carry higher homeowner insurance to meet the Agreement terms. They are now seeking to have their Agreement canceled. Staff was very careful in this instance to ensure that the property owners sought tax and legal advice before moving forward. Chairman Scott read from page 3, paragraph 3.3 of the Mills Act "_ -Owners shall the hisric Property so as to permit a view corridor... ." Staff explained that is included in the Agreement so that owners do not allow their hedges, trees, etc to grow out of control. That is not a current issue with this property. M/SC (J.Williams/S.Williams) (SYes, 0 No, 1 Absent, 0 Abstentions) that the Board recommend the approval of the Mills Act Agreement for the Edris House at 1030 Cielo Drive. AGENDA ITEM#2: MEDIA OUTREACH SUB-COMMITTEE UPDATE-MEMBER RUSH Member Rush absent. Staff member Jing Yea advised there was a press release when the Historic Survey was completed in August. Additionally, a tri-fold pamphlet was distributed for review and approval that would give interested property owners information about the processes to follow if they wish to have their properties designated. Board comments were requested and due back within two weeks from this meeting. Board asked that pamphlet be printed in color and not on colored paper. Costs for color printing will be researched. Member Hayton asked about the voice-over for the slides of the historic properties that will be showing on Channel 17 as he has not heard anything after volunteering to do the narrative. Ms. Yeo indicated that there has not been time to prepare the narrative on a home-by-home basis. Everyone is ready to go when the narrative is Completed. AGENDA ITEM#3: HISTORIC SITE SURVEY UPDATE& DISCUSSION-STAFF Staff member Jing Yeo reported the meeting of Members Williams, Scott, and ModCom member Kennedy, and that changes were made on page 3 of the Historic Site Surve submitted to SHPD."Also, changes were related to the location and identi to ifficatin language one proper here owners Survey may be Page 2 of 7 1 , v were concerned about safety. Staff will review and revise the master reconnaissance list of about 250 properties and show those Class 1 or Class 2 sites. Chairman Scott advised that staff is currently working on the language and the sentence will now read that"the Survey will be submitted to the City Council for approval and may be submitted to SHPO (State Historical Preservation Office)." Member Jim Isermann requested that the Survey go before the City Council for approval and not for a file and receive designation. Director Evans explained that the City Clerk had put it on tomorrow's City Council Agenda with the same language as before, but staff will withdraw it and make corrections as needed. Member John Williams asked that the final draft be reviewed by the HSP Board before it goes to the City Council or a committee of this Board. Chairman Scott asked if it could then be submitted at the next City Council meeting on October 6, 20047 Director Evans advised that research should be done with SHOO so that staff can report back and then add into the City Council report. Director Evans suggested a sub-committee be appointed. Member John Williams recommended that Chairman Scott and John Williams comprise a sub-committee and based on what is found they will officially recommend that the survey be submitted to the City Council and also submitted to the State Historical Preservation Office Chairman Scott pointed out that staff and members are not quite sure of the implications of submitting it to SHPO so right now the document will say"may be submitted"to SHPO. More documentation is needed- Member Jahn Williams suggested that the Board recommend that the Survey be submitted to SHPO unless some reason is found that it should not. Details need to be researched and the implications of submitting this to SHP. The Board needs to discuss this at the next meeting. Chairman Scott suggested that the first goal be to submit it to the City Council for approval, and the second goal be that the City Council recommended that it be sent on to SHPO. M/S/C (J.Williams/Isermann) (5 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent, 0 Abstentions) that based on the sub-committee s findings of the final Historic Survey draft, unless there are questions within the final draft, that the Survey be submitted to City Council for approval and that it be forwarded to SHOO. Chairman Scott, John Williams, Jing Yeo, and Doug Evans will work in finalizing the survey and will shoot for an October City Council meeting to submit it for approval and then send on to SHPO based upon the working discussions. AGENDA ITEM#4: HISTORIC SITE PLAQUE SURVEY UPDATE-MEMBER RUSH Member Rush absent. Staff member Yeo reported that the Edris house plaque has been installed on a rock on the property. A letter was written to the new owner of the Loewy house asking if he is ready to install that plaque. There is no easy installation place for this plaque to be in the public right-of-way. There is a new company providing the plaques, staff has a sample of their work and feels comfortable they will do a good job. The Ship of The Desert plaque language was passed around, hi-lighting a middle line for optional language of no more than 5 or 6 wards. Staff asked for Board's review and comments. Chairman Scott and Member Isermann stated that the hi-lighted wording about"restoration"was not in line with prior plaques even though various properties have been restored. Member Isermann asked about the font size for every line. Chairman Scott asked for other discussion for Ship of the Desert and asked if the line referring to "restoration" was to be deleted, Board directed staff to proceed with the plaque but to delete the"restoration" line. Member Williams asked for an update On all the other outstanding plaques and to keep the process current as meetings occur. Page 3 of 7 1` ) Jing Yeo reported that the Cork 'N Bottle has not responded to the letter, will try again to contact them. The Ingleside Inn has not responded since meeting with the owner about the language —will contact again. The Willows and Fire Station No. 1 language has been finalized and in process of ordering those plaques with the new company. The Miller house plaque is ready, but the owner is not ready for it to be installed. Owner will advise when she is ready. Still need the contact information for the Kaufmann house from Chairman Scott. Director Evans advised that the owners of the Kaufmann house may be in violation of the Mills Act Agreement by not having the plaque out front, so staff will make contact again. Member Hayton asked if it would be appropriate for him to speak with the owners of the Cork `N Bottle and point out that the plaque would be an attraction for visitors, increase business, value, etc. Member Hayton and Jing Yeo will work togther on trying to get the Cork'N Battle plaqued. Member Hayton asked if the Historic Site designation numbers can be coordinated to the Architectural Guide to better identify properties since plaques really doesn't have much information. He feels that the numbering should correspond so the public, newcomers, and/or tourist could perhaps plan self-guided tours. Jing Yeo advised that the HSPB designation numbers do not correspond to the Brief History and Architectural Guide. The only way is to let people know that the Planning department has all the files, they are public documents,and can be viewed in Planning Services. Chairman Scott explained that the Architectural Guide includes buildings that are not designated as Historic Sites. It would make sense to have a list of all the Class 1 and Class 2 sites with brief descriptions. Member Isermann suggested that when the re-print of the Architectural Guide is done, designated site numbers could be added behind the property. Member Sidney Williams also pointed out that the newly prepared tri-fold brochure should also identify the buildings with a credit line for the photos, such as Tramway Gas Station, designed by Albert Frey, the year and current function of the building or site. Director Evans advised that a "key" will be listed on the lists of designated properties showing which ones need to be plaqued and which ones have the plaques ordered, etc. That way the list will update us monthly. AGENDA #5: DISCUSSION OF CITY'S HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE (Chapter 8.05 PSMC), DUTIES, ACTIVITIES, ETC, Director Evans suggested that now may be the time for Board and staff to look at this Ordinance because questions may came up based on the Survey, which is one of the reasons staff wanted to do more research on the implications of filing the Survey with SHPO. Property owners have been surprised in the past because of surveys done by Riverside County and some things thought to be routine raised a red flag with the state and projects were delayed for months. The Ordinance has not been comprehensively reviewed in some time, how the Survey fits into the Ordinance, how staff deals with properties that the Ordinance does not and the Survey does, may be an issue and need to be fine-tuned. Staff needs to review areas that could eliminate future controversies. Chairman Scott asked if it was appropriate to appoint a sub-committee of the Board to work with staff and how many members should be on this particular committee? Director Evans felt information may need to be revised and the City Attorney had concerns with various parts of the Ordinance. A sub-committee of three can be appointed and briefed, then perhaps develop an outline for the Board. Chairman Scott asked for volunteers to serve on this sub-committee. Jim Isermann, Chairman Scott, and Sidney Williams volunteered to work on the update of the Preservation Ordinance. Director Evans explained that it may take a while to collect the necessary materials for the first meeting, the Planning areas are under renovation and it may take time to locate everything that is needed. AGENDA ITEM#6: PALM SPRINGS PRESERVATION BOARD-MEMBER SIDNEY WILLIAMS Member S. Williams passed around a postcard advertising the next event to be Saturday, November 6 that is devoted to the study of William Cody's work. It will be at the Del Marcos Hotel at 11 a.m. with Kathy Cody Page 4 of 7 k � 0 i Y present and other speakers, box lunch, and then a motorceach tour of William Cody's desert properties in the valley. A "tribute journal" will evolve from this event similar to last years. It will be available for those participating that day and for sale later on the web site and at other locations. Cost for this event will be about $100 per person, seating is limited. AGENDA ITEM#7: PALM SPRINGS HISTORICAL SOCIETY-MEMBER HAYTON Member Hayton reported that the Society has been "dark" and he is their newest member. He will report a the next meeting. AGENDA ITEM#8: PALM SPRINGS MODERN COMMITTEE-MEMBER JOHN WILLIAMS Member J. Williams reported that MadCom plans an October 23, 2004 Modern House Tour which will include the George Alexander house built in 1952, Kaplan house built in 1957, a general steel house known as the as the Pullman house built in 1936, and the Kramer house built in 1963. Other houses may be added. It is$75 per person and is a self-driven residential tour. Go to the website of psmodcom.com for information and/or send$75 to PO Box 4738, Palm Springs, 92263. The public is invited to attend, membership is not required for this Tour. Member Sidney Williams reported that ModCom, Palm Springs Desert Museum, and Vortex (msp) Public Relations are sponsoring a forum at the Museum titled Palm Springs Visions: A Community Forum on Saturday, October 2, 2004 from 9 a.m. to 3 P.M. Keynote speaker will be Mayor Marty Bloom from Santa Barbara talking about Managing Growth. Mayor Ron Oden will give opening remarks and introductions. The morning panel is devoted to short and long-term Visions for Palm Springs' Growth moderated by Steve Silverman, Editor of the Desert Sun, with Pete Moruzzi, Kathryn Lottes, and Cameron Barrows adding their perspectives on growth. A box lunch can be ordered at check-in and the afternoon panel will focus on Downtown Visions with Patricia O'Shea from CBS-2 as Moderator and John Wessman, Tam Davis, Ben Bratton, and Janice Lyle sharing their ideas for a Vision of Palm Springs. There are lots of issues and voices to be heard in a neutral territory. It is expected that every seat in the theater will be filled. There is no charge for attending, call 322-4889 for reservations and a count for attendance. This is also the first day of the Museum opening for the season in the shift to art and architecture and the new exhibition that opens the same evening. AGENDA ITEM #9: ARCHITECTURAL & DESIGN COUNCIL - PALM SPRINGS DESERT MUSEUM - MEMBERISERMANN Member Isermann reported that the next event will the opening panel for Trespassing Houses by Artist which will be October 2 at 5 p.m. This is primarily open to members. The lecture series will start in November BOARD AND STAFF REPORTS: Jing Yeo reported that the City's Facilities Department will be working on Heminger's Fudge in the Village Green replacing the deteriorating front and side doors with same style and color. Chairman Scott explained that this structure was moved to the Village Green from the Oasis Hotel -- it was the dining room of the original hotel designed by Lloyd Wright. Ms. Yeo also reported that La Serena Villas (south of Viceroy-Estrella Inn) are changing-out windows and doers and staff is working with them for a complete site plan. They are demolishing pools on the property and then replacing with paved walkways and landscaping. This property is on the Historic Site Survey, and staff will keep Board updated as project progresses. No demolition of buildings is proposed. Owners will keep buildings as they 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. Ms. Yeo reported that an application has been received for new carports at the Nichols Building at 899 North P81m Canyon Drive. Carports are proposed at the rear of the building. Staff will keep the Board informed. They have boarded up the portion where the car crashed through the storefront. Staff worked with the restoration company and so far one matching steel column has been replaced and metal decking will be replaced. They are also planning to use metal left over from the former Ralphs Shopping Center. No application for replacement windows has been applied for as yet. Director Evans reported that he and architect Jim CiofFi reviewed the plans, carports are free-standing, and are designed to be compatible with the architecture of the building. Page 5 of 7 Chairman Scott asked for an update on L'Horizon Hotel. Ms.Yeo reported that staff looked at the review process, met with Members Scott, Williams, and Scott Kennedy from the Modern Committee to explain process. Short version is that initial meeting was with Members Isermann and Williams, the development team, and Kathy Marc at the site in May to go over the proposed project. At the time of the walk-thru, it was proposed to essentially restore the property. A lot of the rotting wood has been taken off and will be replaced with newer material that will look the same. Ms. Yeo walked the property and reviewed plans with the manager and owner, and staff is comfortable that they are proceeding with what has been approved. The look of the buildings will not be changed in any way, except to clean them up. Location of walkways will remain the same, but concrete pavers will be replaced with new material. Rich Campbell, the manager, welcomes anyone who wishes to do a walk-thru. A security fence has been erected because there has been looting of fixtures, the main door, etc. Ms. Yeo passed around a letter and photos that were received from a Palm Springs citizen who had walked around the top of the canyon at West Chino Road and discovered what he believes to be an old water pipe and stone-lined ditch. He is interested in preserving this in some way if the Board so chooses. Director Evans indicated that from the description this is either on Desert Water Agency property or a piece of property owned by Mark Bragg that does not have development plans on it. When and if it goes forward with any development plans, the Bragg property would require an environmental development impact report for a number of issues including cultural and historic resources. Staff is aware of a pipe that does run through this area which he refers to in his letter. There is an evaluation of that pipe in an area downhill that is part of The Boulders project and part of the environmental review There was an historic archeological survey done on that site and the recommendations was for follow-up work on the pipe. It appears 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 pipes in this area. Staff will pass this along to the archeologists in this project and respond to Mr. Housman's correspondence and do a walk-thru to know the exact location. Chairman Scott asked if someone wants to develop that property, would they have to do a cultural resource survey, and if any Board member would volunteer to oversee or be the"shepherd" of this project? Member John Williams will represent the HSP Board and Member Hayton asked to be included in this project. Chairman Scott pointed out that since there is now a survey with approximately 250 properties listed, a procedure really needs to be developed whereby those projects that come to the Planning or Building departments for modification, renovations, etc. are to be handled. The Board has an overall responsibility for Class 1 sites, but how involved does the Board want to get on the survey projects? Perhaps this is something the sub-committee could work on in getting it into the Ordinance. There are quite a few little projects coming in now, and there could be some concerns. Member Isermann suggested that until the Board decides how to do this, staff needs to keep the Board advised in order to answer questions that came from citizens. Director Evans explained that the key issue is to review the Ordinance so that there is a City policy to provide for the Board's involvement, otherwise their authority may be in question. Member John Williams mentioned that the Board has assured property owners that just because their properties are on the Historic Survey, their properties are not encumbered. The Board needs to be very concerned about this. One concern is that the La Serena Villas appears to be going through a major renovation and the Board was not even aware it was on the Survey. Director Evans reported that staff was fully aware it was on the Survey and Kathy Marx did an outstanding job in working with the architects to be sure the plans were as represented. Staff will continue to attempt to catch each Project such as this and report to the Board. There is staff concern in just sending this Historic Survey to SHPO, because there is a property owner in Palm Springs who was very surprised to find that something done in the 1980's , they were never informed that if they did something on their property that the State could stop them. It was from a Riverside County survey that was just benignly sent to the state, then it shows up on a list, and the property owners are into a very involved process on something which they thought would be a fairly routine project It has now been stalled out at least four to six months to comply with the state criteria that should be a local level "routine" permit. Staff is concerned and will work with the sub-committee. Page 6 of 7 Director Evans also reported that the Edris House "successor's in interest" is on page 6 number 9, does not have a title, but is talked about as having successor assume all the criteria in the Agreement. Because of the various public and non-profit groups that work on historic preservation items, perhaps one of the groups might want to think about writing a very brief description for a pamphlet and map of historic sites. The Architectural Guide that has been published for many years has multiple targets and is not just historic buildings. Whoever might want to take on this project, they could pull all the files for the Historic Sites and building, edit information to a brief paragraph, and prepare a flyer/handout brochure that could be relatively simple. Staffs workloads prohibit adding it to their list of things to be done. Chairman Scott asked if the Preservation Foundation might be interested in this project and asked Member S. Williams to inquire of their Board at the next meeting. Member John Williams felt a sub-committee of the HSP Beard should do this and/or work in conjunction with whoever might work on this type of project, and it could be part of the narratives that will be developed for the slide show to be shown on Channel 17. Board involvement is important in this type of project. Director Evans updated the Board on the California Chapter of the American Planning Association's Conference being held in Palm Springs October 17-20 at the Wyndham. Robert Imber has volunteered to conduct a tour of historic and modern architecture in Palm Springs, and the tour sold-out immediately. The Wyndham Hotel is sold-out, now booking into the Hilton Hotel, and expect between 800 and 1,000 planners in Palm Springs. Strategic Planning staff are now assisting the new Department of Planning Services. Jing is coordinating all of one person's projects while he is on vacation. Loretta is training new people, and the small staff of three is very involved in assisting wherever they can for Planning Services. There are some things staff cannot take on at the preferred level, and plans are that Jing will ease out of assigned projects over the next six months, Loretta should have her time clear up shortly, and the Directors time will continue to go back and forth for some time. Chairman Scott pointed out that there is currently one position open on this Board and the City Council will appoint someone for this Board at their meeting tomorrow night. Member Isermann asked for an update on the Visitors' Center signage. Thought there was a sign donated or in the works and have not heard any more about it. The sad banner is even sadder and urgently needs to be replaced. Director Evans advised that someone donated their resources for a sign. There is a sub-committee of staff and the Council that have been looking at various opportunities. Several community organizations want to participate or have a space in the Visitors' Center, there is a committee working on this, but staff has not seen any plan as yet. The City Council has approved looking at all the upgrades and input from community groups who want to participate, it's now a matter or coordinating that and getting the appropriate signs. Member Hayton suggested a new, brighter banner. The current one is flat, hard to see, very monochomatic and is temporary. If another temporary sign goes up, it should be brighter with more sizzle, and could perhaps have small logos, etc. Chairman Scott asked for further business, there being none, the meeting was adjourned at 9A2 a.m. Next meeting will be Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at 8:15 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Douglas R. vans /C Director of Strategic Planning :Idm Page 7 of 7 �� VII October 17, 2004 Mr. Mayor and Councilmembers, As you might recall, the Palm Springs Modern Committee was directly involved in obtaining the funds for the excellent citywide historic resources survey that has been completed. We are exceptionally pleased that the survey process has been so well received by all involved, including both citizens and property owners. As the Coachella Valley continues to grow, it is increasingly evident that Palm Springs' rich architectural heritage will continue to draw cultural tourists for decades to come. Additionally,the quality of life of our residents is closely tied to the preservation of our historic buildings and historic neighborhoods that make Palm Springs so unique. The Palm Springs Historic Resources Survey is an excellent step in documenting many of our most important historic buildings as both an educational and preservation tool. Therefore,the Palm Springs Modern Committee strongly recommends that the council approve the Palm Springs Historic Resources Survey as presented. Sincerely, Peter Moruzzi Founding Chairman Palm Springs Modern Committee MINUTE ORDER NO. APPROVING THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITYWIDE HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY AS AN INFORMATIONAL DOCUMENT TO AID IN FUTURE PLANNING AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION EFFORTS, I HEREBY CERTIFY that this Minute Order approving the City of Palm Springs citywide historic resource survey as an informational document to aid in future planning and historic preservation efforts, was adopted by the City Council.of the City of Palm Springs, California, in a meeting thereof held on the day of 2004. PATRICIA A. SANDERS City Clerk