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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 2018-85RESOLUTION NO. 2018-85 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT APPROVING LANDMARK DESIGNATION FOR 47-869 SUN CORRAL TRAIL, AS A LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK. CASE NO. CRPC 18-01 WHEREAS, on September 25, 2018, the Cultural Resource Preservation Committee conducted a public hearing to consider initiation of Landmark Designation for property located at 47-869 Sun Corral Trail, Assessor's Parcel No. 630-243-011, as a historic landmark pursuant to Section 29.40 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the Cultural Resources Preservation Committee has considered all of the evidence submitted into the administrative record which includes, but not limited to: 1. Agenda reports were prepared by the Department of Building and Safety. 2. Staff presentation at the meeting held on September 25, 2018, before the Cultural Resources Preservation Committee. 3. The City of Palm Desert, Cultural Resources Ordinance No. 1168, and all other applicable regulations and codes. 4. Public comments, both written and oral, received and/or submitted at or prior to the meeting, supporting and/or opposing the applicant's request. 5. Testimony and/or comments from the applicant and its representatives submitted to the City in both written and oral form at or prior to the meeting. 6. All related documents received and/or submitted at or prior to the meeting. WHEREAS, based on the foregoing evidence, the Cultural Resources Preservation Committee finds that: 1. A request for Landmark Designation for 47-869 Sun Corral Trail was made on July 5, 2018, to designate as a historical landmark. 2. Notice of September 25, 2018, Cultural Resources Preservation Committee meeting was posted in the Desert Sun and at City Hall. 3. Notice of September 25, 2018, Cultural Resources Preservation Committee was provided to the affected property owner as shown on the latest Riverside County assessment roll. The owner was notified by telephone and by first class mail. 4. Notice of the Cultural Resources Preservation Committee meeting included the notice requirements set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). WHEREAS, based on the Cultural Resources Ordinance 1168, the Cultural Resources Preservation Committee concludes the following: 1. Palm Deserts' character and history are reflected in its cultural, historical, and architectural heritage, and 2. Palm Deserts' historical foundations should be preserved as living parts of the community life and development in order to foster an understanding of the City's past so that future generations may have a genuine opportunity to appreciate, enjoy, and understand Palm Deserts' heritage, and 3. The Cultural Resources Preservation Committee has reviewed this site and determined it to be historically significant and could contribute to the economic and cultural revival of the City. Resolution No. 2018-8.5 Page 2 of 3 WHEREAS, in view of all the evidence and based on the foregoing designation criterion, the Cultural Resources Preservation Committee concludes as follows: The property located at 47869 Sun Corral Trail is directly related with the beginnings of the Palm Desert development that came to be known as "Silver Spur Ranch". It can be comfortably argued that since it was the first occupied house on Sun Corral Trail it played the largest cumulative visual role in impacting future owners of Silver Spur Properties. The residence is eligible for designation as a City Landmark in accordance with the following Criteria: A. Is associated with an event or events that have made a significant contribution to broad patterns of history; or C. Embodies distinctive characteristics, or is one of the few remaining examples of a style, type, period or method of construction or possesses high artistic value; or F. Reflects distinctive examples of community planning or significant development patterns, including those associated with different eras of settlement and growth, agriculture, or transportation. This 1956 private residence exhibits many stylistic markers, which place it directly in the Coachella Valley's modern period. This residence is largely intact and is a superb example of mid-century architecture, and historic trend, which has helped, define the Coachella Valley's architectural image. At this point of research, there is no definite proof that a master architect designed this house. However, there are significant examples that it was designed with high artistic values. The interior is highly sculptural with open beams. The residence is placed at an angle on the property, is designed for privacy and environmental protection and has an angled exterior alley stormwater protection wall (all features that were used by Walter S. White). The use of clerestory windows and full view windows and sliders (features that were used by William Krisel). Silver Spur, as well as Palm Desert received substantial publicity as President Kennedy enjoyed several visits to Bing Crosby's Silver Spur estate. Page 2 of 3 3 3 Resolution No. 2o1s-85 Page 3 of 3 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT DOES HEREBY DESIGNATE 47-869 SUN CORRAL TRAIL, AS A LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California at its regular meeting held this 15th day of November 2018, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: HARNIK, KELLY, NESTANDE, WEBER, and JONATHAN NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE SABB • N ' THAN, MAYOR ATTEST: L - RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, CITY CLERK CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA Page 3 of 3