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Home My WebLink AboutCRP Cmte - 04-30-2013 X � �� -�-� CITY OF PALM DESERT � � SAFETY DEPARTMENT BUILDING & INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM To: Rachelle Klassen, City Clerk From: Suzan�icchini, Administrative Secretary Date: September 24, 2013 Subject: Submission of Approved Minutes for the Cultural Resources Preservation Committee Meeting held on April 30, 2013 Attached is a copy of the April 30, 2013 Minutes of the Cultural Resources Preservation Committee Meeting approved by the Committee on September 24, 2013. Please include on the next City Council agenda. 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Harlan, Sandpiper Condominiums Elizabeth Gold, Center for Spiritual Living Palm Desert Richard and Lauren Weinstein, Sandpiper Condominiums Jackie Armstrong, Sandpiper Condominiums Barbara Sattley, Shadow Cliff Condominiums Suzanne Cicchini, Recording Secretary III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Note: Barbara Sattley of Shadow Cliff Homeowners Association commented during Section XII. Reports and Remarks, with Committee concurrence. No Committee action was taken. The item was not on the Agenda, and is noted below: Barbara Sattley of Shadow Cliff Homeowners Association is interested in pursuing a historic district designation for her community. She has a copy of the application and will find out whether the association has the authority to sign the application. Committee Chair Kim Housken encouraged her to visit the Historical Society of Palm Desert to find more information about Shadow Cliff. Ms. Sattley mentioned a civil matter with Shadow Cliff that the Committee could not assist her with. CULTURALRESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MINUTES APRIL 30, 2013 IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF 01/31/12 Motion was made by Committee Vice Chair Ricki Brodie and seconded by Committee Member Bob Pitchford that the Minutes of the meeting of 1/31/12 be approved. Motion was unanimously approved. V. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VI. NEW BUSINESS A. ELECTION OF COMMITTEE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR FOR 2013 Committee Chair Kim Housken recalled that in the past, the Vice Chair often ascends to the position of Chair, however, it is the Vice Chair's preference. Vice Chair Ricki Brodie cited personal reasons for not pursuing the position of Chair. Motion was made by Committee Member K. Gary Olesen that current Committee Chair Kim Housken remain Chair of this Committee. Committee Vice Chair Ricki Brodie seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0. Committee Chair Kim Housken mentioned that she appreciated the vote of confidence. Committee Member Bob Pitchford commented that is was a good idea that Ms. Housken be the Chair of this Committee. Ms. Housken expressed her thanks. Motion was made by Committee Member Bob Pitchford that Committee Vice Chair Ricki Brodie remain as Vice Chair. Motion was seconded by Committee Member K. Gary Olesen. Motion passed unanimously. VII. CONTINUED BUSINESS None VIII. OLD BUSINESS None G:�BIdgSfty\Suzame Cicchini\Wortl Files\Cuttural Resources Preservation CommitteelMinutes 2013\043a13 Minutes docx Page 2 CULTURALRESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MINUTES APRIL 30, 2Q13 IX. PUBLIC HEARING — SANDPIPER CONDOMINIUMS CIRCLES 11 AND 12 Unit# Address Lot # A P N 19 01 72487 EI Paseo 1 640 200 0 06 1102 72489 EI Paseo 2 640 200 005 1103 72491 EI Paseo 3 640 200 002 1104 72493 EI Paseo 4 640 200 001 1105 72495 EI Paseo 5 640 200 003 1106 72497 EI Paseo 6 640 200 004 1107 72499 EI Paseo 7 640 200 007 1108 72501 EI Paseo 8 640 200 008 1109 72471 EI Paseo 9 640 200 011 1110 72473 EI Paseo 10 640 200 012 1111 72475 EI Paseo 11 640 200 015 1112 72477 EI Paseo 12 640 200 016 1113 72479 EI Paseo 13 640 200 014 1114 72481 EI Paseo 14 640 200 013 1115 72483 EI Paseo 15 640 200 010 1116 72485 EI Paseo 16 640 200 009 Common 72485 EI Paseo 33 640 200 017 area 1201 72459 EI Paseo 17 640 210 0 01 1202 72461 EI Paseo 18 640 210 002 1203 72463 EI Paseo 19 640 210 003 1204 72465 EI Paseo 20 640 210 004 1205 72467 EI Paseo 21 640 210 0 05 1206 72469 EI Paseo 22 640 210 006 1207 72439 EI Paseo 23 640 210 007 1208 72441 EI Paseo 24 640 210 008 1209 72443 EI Paseo 25 640 210 009 1210 72445 EI Paseo 26 640 210 010 1211 72447 Willow St 27 640 210 011 1212 72449 Willow St 28 640 210 012 1213 72451 Willow St 29 640 210 013 1214 72453 Willow St 30 640 210 014 1215 72455 EI Paseo 31 640 210 015 1216 72457 EI Paseo 32 640 210 016 Common 72457 EI Paseo 34 640 210 017 area X. CONSIDER HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED WITHIN SANDPtPER CONDOMINIUMS CIRCLES 11 AND 12 Committee Chair Kim Housken opened the Public Hearing to Consider Historic District Designation for the properties located within Sandpiper Circles 11 and 12. � No other reports were submitted. Bernard Cain represented Sandpiper Condominiums, Circles 11 and 12. His only comment would be if there were any additional questions, he would be happy to address them. He met with the Committee three times during Work Shops. He introduced Jim Harlan, an architect from Palm Springs, and an active Board G lBldgSfrylSuzame CicchinilWorq Files\Cultural Resources Preservation CommitteeWlinutes 2013\04-30-13 Minutes.docx Page 3 CULTURALRESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MINUTES APRIL 30, 2013 Member on the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation Board. He did a very good job of presenting Sandpiper Circles 11 and 12 for historic district designation and put the application package together. Committee Member Ricki Brodie commented that it was an incredibly professional job and they should be proud of themselves. Mr. Cain introduced two Board Members that were present at the meeting. Richard Weinstein and Jackie Armstrong. Laurel Weinstein is Richard's wife. They attended the meeting in support of the historic district designation. Mr. Cain thanked the Committee. Committee Chair Kim Housken closed the Public Hearing. She remarked that Mr. Harlan did a fantastic job. Ms. Housken noted that Mr. Harlan, absent from the last Work Shop, received effusive praise about the application. Her only comment was that she wanted the application corrected under Section 6, Period of Significance, Modern Period that the cabin owned by Paul and Betty Popenoe and designed by Rudolph Schindler was actually built in Coachella. It was not located in the City of Palm Desert. The cabin no longer exists. She also requested that on the same page of the application, that "Mountain Shadow Resort" should be corrected to read: Shadow Mountain Resort. Motion was made by Committee Vice Chair Ricki Brodie that staff prepare a resolution approving historic district designation for properties located within Sandpiper Condominiums Circles 11 and 12, for City Council consideration. Committee Member K. Gary Olesen seconded the motion. Committee Chair Kim Housken added that she wanted to state for the record that they are very happy that Sandpiper Condominium Homeowner Association for Circles 11 and 12 came forward with this designation application and the Committee hopes your enthusiasm is contagious and will spread among the other units. She noted the fantastic job on the application and hoped other units can model it. The Motion passed unanimously in favor of advancing this application for historic district designation to City Council. XI. PUBLIC HEARING — PALM DESERT COMMUNITY CHURCH/1ST CHURCH CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING PALM DESERT AND CONSIDER HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION FOR PALM DESERT COMMUNITY CHURCH/CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING PALM DESERT LOCATED AT 45830 PORTOLA AVENUE, APN: 625-172-004 AS A LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK FOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL Committee Chair Kim Housken opened the Public Hearing. Elizabeth Gold, Director of Operations for the Center for Spiritual Living Palm Desert clarified that the correct current name for this landmark is Center for Spiritual Living Palm Desert. It was listed as Center for Spiritual Living, but did not indicate Palm Desert. There is also a center in Palm Springs and she wanted to note the distinction between the two. There were no comments or other reports submitted. Committee Chair Kim Housken closed the Public Hearing. Committee Member Bob Pitchford commented that the building was a historic site and it should be recognized. Committee Chair Kim Housken noted the accompanying history about the landmark that the Committee worked on during Work Shops will be a part of the packet. G:1BIdgSfty�Suzanne Cicchini\Wad Files\CulNral Resources Preservation Committee�AAinutes 2013\0430-13 Minutes.docx Page 4 CULTURALRESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MiNUTES APRIL 30. 2013 Motion was made by Committee Member Bob Pitchford that staff prepare a resolution approving historic landmark designation for Palm Desert Community Church/Center for Spiritual Living Palm Desert located at 45630 Portola Avenue, APN: 625-172-004 as a local historic landmark for City Council approval. Committee Member Ricki Brodie seconded the Motion. All voted in favor, Motion carried 4-0. XII. REPORTS AND REMARKS Committee Chair Kim Housken recalled that Committee Member Ricki Brodie had been attending the Citizens Sustainability Committee Meetings. Committee Member Ricki Brodie commented that she did not see any reason to continue with those. Committee Chair Kim Housken suggested that she may want to follow the Agendas and Minutes online for that Committee and mention any relevant items to the Committee. Committee Chair Kim Housken noted that she follows the Agendas and Minutes of the Oversight Board of the Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency online for items she is interested in. She has been concerned about the Walter White House on Santa Rosa and she is keeping an eye out for further information about it. Committee Chair Kim Housken mentioned she received an email from Brett Romer of the Palm Desert Historical Society inquiring about a possible time capsule located on a property on the south side of Highway 111. The building is a two story commercial building at Panorama Drive. A plaque notes the name of the building as the Kenneth B. Jacques building. In addition, Mr. Romer was seeking information on the Frank Sinatra house near Palm Desert in Mountain Center, CA. Committee Member Bob Pitchford recalled the architect and builder of the house was Ross Patton. XIII. ADJOURNMENT Committee Chair Kim Housken adjourned the meeting at 10:40 a.m. �� Suzanne Cicchini, Recording Secretary G:IBIdgSfty\Suzarne CicchinlWord Files\Cultural Resources Preservation CommitteelMinutes 2013104-3Q13 Minutes.docx Page 5