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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Historic Preservation Committee 04/24/06CITY OF PALM DESERT BUILDING & SAFETY DEPARTMENT INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM To: Rachelle Klassen, City Clerk From: Mary r4jlxministrative Secretary Date: June 20, 2006 Subject: Submission of Approved Minutes for the Historic Preservation Committee Meeting April 24, 2006 Attached is a copy of April 24, 2006 minutes of the Historic Preservation Committee approved by the Committee on May 22, 2006. Please include on the next City Council agenda. Thank you Attachment GABIdgSftyUary Cldrk\WoM daWHistonc Preservation ComrMteeW inutesWerno Minutes for City CounCiLdot CITY OF PALM DESERT HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MINUTES APRIL 24, 2006 Administrative Conference Room CALL TO ORDER Chair Kent Routh called the meeting of the Historic Preservation Committee to order at 10:00 a.m. 11. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Bonnie Bowie None Gale Broeker Jan Holmlund Kim Housken Bob Pitchford Kent Routh Jim West Vera Handley (alternate) Also Present: Amir Hamidzadeh, Director of Building and Safety Hal Rover, President Historical Society K. Kaufman, Reporter, Desert Sun Mary Clark, Recording Secretary III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Committee Member Jan Holmlund moved to with the wording changes suggested by Jim B.4. Committee Member Jim West seconded approval 8-0. IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. CHAIR REPORT — Kent Routh approve the minutes as presented West under Subcommittee Reports the motion. It received unanimous Change from Committee to Commission — Chair Kent Routh asked for clarification regarding the difference between a Committee and Commission. Amir Hamidzadeh, Director of Building and Safety, indicated that it is his understanding that a Commission could vote to take action on an item, and a Committee would make recommendations. Mr. Hamidzadeh pointed out that the current ordinance refers to them as a Board; however, Council appointed them as a Committee. GABIdgSftyUNary Clark\Word data\Historic Preservation Committee\Minutes\Minutes042406.doc HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Minutes APRIL 24, 2006 Committee Member Vera Handley commented that according to the rules of order at the College of the Desert a Committee has to submit for approval; a Commission could make a decision by itself. Motion: Committee Member Jan Holmlund moved that the Committee believes the naming of the Historic Preservation Committee to be confusing because of different terminology that is used throughout the City, sometimes in the ordinance and certainly in the appointment. The Committee would like to clarify the name and discover what is the proper and fitting name for the Historic Preservation Committee. Committee Member Vera Handley seconded the motion. It received unanimous approval 8-0. Committee Member Kim Housken suggested that this might be better addressed in conjunction with the ordinance review since the current ordinance doesn't support this change. Committee Member Jim West commented that this motion provides clarification that this committee/commission feels it is important that everything about the Committee is consistent, and assures that a consultant or whoever is involved in the future takes this into account. Committee Member Gale Broeker pointed out that the Cities of Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage are commissions. Amir Hamidzadeh, Director of Building and Safety, commented that he felt it was better to address this item as part of the ordinance review. B. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT 1. Committee Member Jim West said that a new site list was provided to each committee member dated 4/24/06. 2. Committee Member Jim West indicated that Richard Twedt, Public Arts Manager, asked him to report that the walking tour book is at the printers. Mr. West said he feels this will be a highly successful publication. 3. Committee Member Jim West commented that there has been publicity about a hotel zone overlay that will go to Council sometime in the future. Mr. West indicated that for purposes of the Committee it is important to be aware that there are sites that are on the site list and fall in that general area and have historic interest. Following is a list of those sites: ■ #36 — 73721 Shadow Mountain Drive — Mojave Resort (not sure if this site falls in the area) ■ #35 — 45395-45575 San Luis Rey -- Shadowcliff ■ #170 — 45350 San Luis Rey — Sun and Shadows ■ #179 — 73758 Shadow Mountain Drive — Desert Patch Inn ■ #55 — 73860 Shadow Mountain Drive — Continental 6 Co-op G:\BldgSfty\Mary Clark\Word data\Historic Preservation Committee\Minutes\Minutes042406.doc. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Minutes APRIL 24, 2006 Not on the unofficial site list — Aloha Palms demolished in preparation for hotel that is being proposed in the area. (Mr. West did get pictures before it was demolished). 4. Committee Member Vera Handley said she contacted the President of U.C. San Bernardino at the new campus and asked for a write up on the history of the buildings. They indicated they wanted to provide the information and Ms. Handley will continue to follow up. 5. Committee Member Gale Broeker indicated that her research is being done by using primary sources i.e. the assessor records which gives the year built, current owner, full description of the property, and building permits. In addition she does full title searches that provide conveyance dates. Then she uses secondary sources such as the Historical Society Palm Desert and newspaper articles. 6. Committee Member Bob Pitchford submitted a copy of a photo for the Medical Arts Building at 73960 and 73970 El Paseo built approximately in 1961 and 1962. In addition, Mr. Pitchford has the original plans for these buildings. Mr. Pitchford also provided a copy of a sketch for a golf driving range building, which was located across from where Moeller's Nursery is now. C. INDIVIDUAL COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS Chair Kent Routh indicated that a draft letter was prepared in response to a City Council meeting minutes of March 9, 2006. He asked each Committee member to review the draft letter. The Committee took a 5-minute recess to read the letter, and then the Committee reconvened. Chair Kent Routh commented that the Historic Preservation Committee has not declared any property as a historic site. He pointed out that there is a list of potential unofficial sites and the intent was that for the people who own or who are interested in owning those properties there would be no cloud on them. In addition, this letter is asking for a routing system and help with a consultant. Mr. Routh said that there needs to be a motion. Motion: Committee Member Jan Holmlund moved to accept the draft with addenda as necessary or changes as required by the Committee. Committee Member Gale Broeker seconded the motion. This motion received unanimous approval 8-0. Several wording changes were discussed, which will be made to the draft letter before it is forwarded to the City Council for the April 27, 2006 meeting. G:\81dgSfty\Mary Clark\Word data\Historic Preservation CommitteelMinutes\Minutes042406.doc. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Minutes APRIL 24, 2006 V. OLD BUSINESS A. College of the Desert Campus Changes Update — Chair Kent Routh said that he and Committee Member Kim Housken attended the COD campus changes meeting. Committee Member Kim Housken commented that moving back to the old campus library (Hilb Center) is being considered. However, they would like a study center, which could possibly be an addition to the building and add an interior story. There is another meeting scheduled to discuss this item. In addition, the developer indicated he would like to come and talk to the Historic Preservation Committee. B. Consultant Update — Amir Hamidzadeh, Director of Building and Safety, said that a proposal has been received from LSA Associates, Inc. to review the ordinance and develop a Mills Act program. The City Attorney is reviewing it and after his review and comments a contract will be prepared. Committee Member Jan Holmlund asked how the City is using current block grants and wondered if they are considered for historic preservation. Mr. Hamidzadeh said he would find out and let the Committee members know. C. Film Update -Desert Utopia -- Committee Member Jim West said that the film "Desert Utopia" was shown on the east coast and it was well received; however, the interest is in the Coachella Valley. Mr. West indicated that there is a real possibility that there may be additional filming in the desert, and he is encouraging them to take those images in Palm Desert. Amir Hamidzadeh, Director of Building and Safety, said that he checked and the City Council Chambers is equipped to show the film. He indicated that the first showing could be for City Council members, interested staff, and Historic Preservation Committee members. Committee Member Jan Holmlund suggested that other city preservation committees could be invited as well i.e. Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage. Mr. Hamidzadeh suggested that once we know when the DVD is available he could then check on the availability of the Council Chambers. VI. NEW BUSINESS None VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None X. CONFIRM NEXT MEETING DATE AND ADJOURN The Historic Preservation Committee's next workshop is Friday, May 19, 2006, 10:00 a.m., Council Chambers Conference Room The Historic Preservation Committee's next regular meeting is Monday, May 22, 2006, 10:00 a.m., Administrative Conference Room. Chair Kent Routh adjourned the meeting at 11:45 a.m. G:%BldgSfty\Mary ClarkNord datMHistoric Preservation Committee\Minutes\Minutes042406.doc.