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Home My WebLink AboutLtr of Objection - M.Bates House - APN 627-102-024STAFF REPORT SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEETING DATE: October 26, 2017 REQUEST: Authorize the Executive Director to execute a letter of objection to the Office of Historic Preservation regarding the nomination of the Miles Bates House located at 73697 Santa Rosa Way to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places (APN 627-102-024) Recommendation By Minute Motion, Authorize the Executive Director to execute a letter of objection to the Office of Historic Preservation regarding the nomination of the Miles Bates House located at 73697 Santa Rosa Way to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places for (APN 627-102-024) Strateqic Plan Approval of this action does not directly impact the goals of the Strategic Plan. Backqround Analvsis On June 22, 2017, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency (SARDA) Board authorized staff to commence the process of obtaining local historic designation for the Miles Bates House, located at 73697 Santa Rosa Way. A local designation would allow SARDA to retain control of the designation and the application of ordinances. On July 10, 2017, the request to pursue local historic designation was taken to the SARDA Oversight Board for approval. The action was approved, and forwarded to the State of California, Department of Finance (DOF) for concurrence. An email received on July 18, 2017, stated that the DOF would not be initiating a review of the action. Based in this information, staff is continuing the process to obtain local historic designation. On September 22, 2017, the attached letter was received from the State of California, Office of Historic Preservation, Department of Parks and Recreation (OHP), informing SARDA that the Miles Bates House has been nominated to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Should the property be placed on the National Historic October 26, 2017 - Staff Report Authorize Objection to Listing of Miles Bates House on National Historic Register Page 2 of 2 Register, control measures may be imposed by the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO). SARDA holds title to this property and as the property owner has the right to oppose or support the nomination. To object to the nomination, a notarized letter of objection must be sent to the SHPO stating that the SARDA is the sole owner and stating their objection. With the objection letter, SARDA is encouraged to submit their reasons for objection. The OHP encourages letters of objection be sent 15 days prior to the State Historic Resource Commission meeting that the site's nomination is being considered. However, in order to be considered, a letter of objection must be received prior to the site being placed on the National Historic Register (NHR). If SARDA chooses to support the nomination, then no action is required. A notice will be sent to SARDA with the commission meeting date for the Miles Bates House consideration. Currently, a date has not been determined. Analysis A local designation would also allow SARDA to retain control of the designation by applying the current ordinances. Should the property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places; the designation would be administered by the SHPO. Fiscal Analvsis There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. � 't� � - � GC,t. � � s Prepared by: Cora L. Gaug , Capital Improvement Projects Technician LEGAL REVIEW DEPT. REVIEW FINANCIAL REVIEW CITY MANAGER ; � N/A � � ��; ��/ �� _. ; �-� d � ' Robert W. Hargreaves Mark r enwood, P.E. J;an�` Moore Lauri Aylaian Cit Attorne Directo of Public Works Dirctor of Finance Cit Mana er ATTACHMENTS: Letter from the OHP, dated September 20, 2017 il�' C� .�....._.. � �r �,t'�.-� �� y. �_.�.�� '4-��:.� r � 1_7.__a.,.._�.�... �,k w�n. 1 ��+ ' I �V.,..-. ��'-�,...,LR� .��,�,a,-. - �TI s��ta� Q�iV➢, i(2:a� �Fr"kt� �.y�'si' 4,��Yi�S g � � � �1Ct: ke I��, I�l �,Stt�/ ��, `� f-i�'r n i k A�'�s� �lo�x�l �a.�� n�o�:s�. �lo�� i�&S�JT' (,L'P�3C f Gj —� STATE OF CALIFORNIA — THE NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY EDMUND G BROWN. JR., Governor OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION �� ,:: DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION �' } P.0 BOX 942896 '' ��' SACRAMENTO, CA 94296-0001 (916) 445-7000 Fax (916) 445-7053 calshpo@parks ca gov www.ohp.parks.ca.gov September 20, 2017 Mark Greenwood, P.E. Director of Public Works, City of Palm Desert Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, California 92260 RE: Bates, Miles C., House Nomination to the National Register of Historic Places Dear Mr. Greenwood: The Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) has received a nomination package to consider the above referenced property for the National Register of Historic Places (National Register). The National Register is the official list of the Nation's cultural resources worthy of recognition and preservation. The nomination identifies you as the property's owner of record. A copy of the nomination is enclosed for your information. OHP will review the nomination for accuracy and completeness. The current nomination is a preliminary draft subject to change upon completion of the OHP review. The property will be reviewed in accordance with the eligibility criteria for the National Register program. If the nomination is complete and the property meets the National Register criteria, OHP will schedule the nomination for hearing by the State Historical Resources Commission (Commission). The Commission is a nine member body appointed by the Governor to evaluate the eligibility of properties for listing on registration programs. The Commission meets four times a year. Please review the draft nomination. If you are opposed to the nomination, you are requested to submit a notarized letter of objection to the above address. Please see the enclosed instructions on how to support or oppose designation. If the nomination is presented to the Commission for hearing, this office will notify you of the date and location of the meeting. The meetings are open to the public and you may attend to present comments. Or, you may wish to submit written comments directly to OHP fifteen days before the Commission meeting. Time, date, and location of scheduled Commission meetings are also posted on the OHP website at www.ohp.parks.ca.gov. Information on the National Register program is also posted on the website. �� Please do not hesitate to contact the Registration Unit at (916) 445-7009 should you have further questions on the nomination or the National Register program. Sincerely, / � _� Julianne Polanco State Historic Preservation Officer ,T�� SF�° ��'F ,�� oFA 22�0, O �o��sF9r > � Enclosures: Nomination and How to ObjecUSupport