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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRP Cmte - 10-29-2013 � � � ����-� CITY OF PALM DESERT � � BUILDING & SAFETY DEPARTMENT . INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM To: Rachelle Klassen, City Clerk �� From: Suzanne Cicchini, Administrative Secretary Date: March 26, 2014 Subject: Submission of Approved Minutes for the Cultural Resources Preservation Committee Meeting held on October 29, 2013 Attached is a copy of the October 29, 2013 Minutes of the Cultural Resources Preservation Committee Meeting approved by the Committee on March 25, 2014. Please include on the next City Council agenda. Thank you Attachment CITY COUNCILACTIOIV APPROVED_ DT�',1VICD RCCb;IVED `�'F/ r- OTHER 1VIF,F.TING DATE —/G—�Ul AYES: � r � G�� 7 NOI�S:l��Yl�. AI3SI�:NT: l���/��'- AI3S'TAIN: ���- VF;RIFII:D BY: � ' Origin�tl on File with City Cierk's fice G:\BldgSfty\Suzanne Cicchini\Word Files\Cultural Resources Preservation CommitteeUvleeting Items\Memo-City Clerk-Minutes 03-25-14.doc CITY OF PALM DESERT �--�-� � � CULTURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Minutes October 29, 2013 Administrative Conference Room I. CALL TO ORDER Committee Chair Kim Housken called the meeting of the Cultural Resources Preservation Committee to order at 10:06 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Ricki Brodie K. Gary Olesen Don Graybill Kim Housken Bob Pitchford Leslie Deane Roth Also Present: Russell Grance, Director of Building and Safety Suzanne Cicchini, Recording Secretary III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF 09/24/13 Committee Chair Kim Housken requested that on page three, fifth paragraph, a sentence be added noting that Leslie Deane Roth and K. Gary Olesen would work on a letter. The Minutes mentioned Committee Member Leslie Deane Roth's suggestion that it would be helpful to have specific bullet points written out to define what a designation entails and what the benefits of a cultural resource designation would be and that Committee Member K. Gary Olesen commented that it was a good idea; however, it should be noted that Leslie Deane Roth and K. Gary Olesen will be working on a letter and they will bring it back to the Committee. Motion was made by Committee Vice Chair, Ricki Brodie to accept the Minutes with the addition. Motion was seconded by Committee Member Don Graybill, that the Minutes of the Meeting of September 24, 2013, be approved with the addition. Motion carried by 5-0 vote with Brodie, Graybill, Housken, Pitchford and Roth voting AYE; none dissenting. CULTURALRESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMITTEE PRELIMINARY MINUTES OCTOBER 29, 2013 V. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VI. NEW BUSINESS A. DISCUSS: APPLICATION STATUS OF RANDALL HENDERSON HOUSE — 74'!34 LARREA STREET Committee Member Kim Housken inquired if there was a report on this application. Committee Member Graybill did not have one, but will contact the property owner for an appointment to discuss the application. VII. CONTINUED BUSINESS None VIII. OLD BUSINESS None IX. PUBLIC HEARING —44870 CABRILLO AVENUE Committee Chair Kim Housken recused herself because the property owner of 44870 Cabrillo Avenue is her father. Committee Vice Chair Ricki Brodie opened the Public Hearing to Consider Historic Landmark Designation for 44870 Cabrillo Avenue. No reports were submitted. Russell Grance, Director of Building and Safety Department stated, "We are considering the Maryon Toole House which is located at 44870 Cabrillo Avenue just north of Highway 111 in the City of Palm Desert. It is surrounded by low density residential on all four sides. The Maryon Toole house was built around 1946-48 by Mr. Rudolph M. Schindler, who is an internationally known architect. This property has been surveyed in 1981 and it is currently listed in the directory of the State of California Office of Historic Preservation; additionally, the property meets the definition of landmark as defined in the City of Palm Desert current Cultural Resources Ordinance 1168." Committee Vice Chair Ricki Brodie thanked Mr. Grance. Committee Member Leslie Deane Roth inquired what being listed meant. Mr. Grance responded that the property is listed with the State of Califomia Office of Historic Preservation and it is listed in their directory. Vice Chair Ricki Brodie inquired if there were any other comments or questions. Committee Member pon Graybill appreciated it that Ms. Housken had a personal history with this house. She grew up there. The heritage is part of the reason she is on this Committee. She has an interest in architecture because she grew up in a place that was significant and this house caught the Committee's attention. Her leadership has spread this knowledge to others. Committee Member Roth indicated that this was the first private residence to be considered for a landmark designation. Committee Member Graybill mentioned that it is the first home to be recognized and it is in the old Palm Village which was before Palm Desert, south of Highway 111, was even being thought of. Ms. Roth G'�BldgSftylSuzanne Cicchini\Word Files\Cultural Resources Preservation CommitteeWlinutes 2013H0-2&13 Minutes.docx Page 2 CULTURALRESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMITTEE PRELIMINARY MINUTES OCTOBER 29. 2013 inquired where in the process is this designation? Mr. Graybill responded that the Committee is recommending it for landmark designation at this Committee Meeting and this is a Public Hearing for anybody to voice their opinion whether they are for it or against it. Mr. Grance stated that once we close the Public Hearing, then the Committee will take a vote and that vote will be a recommendation to forward it to the City Council for their determination. The Committee discussed seeing the house during a tour. This tour took place before Committee Member Leslie Deane Roth was a Committee Member, but Ms. Roth saw the house. Committee Member Don Graybill mentioned that the property owner wanted to fix the house up and get it ready for this day; now he is ready and things are moving forward. Committee Member Bob Pitchford recalled that Architect, Charlie Martin designed the gate, the guest house and other items on the house in more recent years. Mr. Pitchford noted that Mr. Martin did a pretty good job of keeping the original look intact, but that he was not noted in the architectural history. Mr. Grance indicated that the application can be amended. An earlier draft Staff Report from July of 2006 mentioned that the current owner who purchased the house added some stone walls, gates, landscaping and a garage structure in the adjacent lot to the south of the property. They have beautifully incorporated the style and original vision of the designer and made some improvements and have maintained the integrity of the original house. This was mentioned in the Staff Report, but not in this application, so we can modify the application to include those modifications. Mr. Pitchford reiterated that he didn't know if it was important or not, but Charlie Martin was involved and what he did was commendable. Mr. Grance mentioned that looking at the aerial view the roof line looks like iYs followed the original structure and that it was amazing; pretty nice. Mr. Pitchford commented that here is a historic house and look at the great gate and the architect who designed the gate isn't even mentioned. Ms. Roth concurred that it was a good point. Vice Chair Ricki Brodie recommended that we bring this to Committee Chair Kim Housken's attention. Motion was made by Committee Member Leslie Deane Roth to close the Public Hearing. Committee Member Bob Pitchford seconded the Motion. Motion carried by 4-0 vote with Housken absent; Brodie, Graybill, Pitchford and Roth voting AYE; none dissenting. X. CONSIDER HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION FOR 44870 CABRILLO LANDMARK FOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL. Motion was made by Committee Member pon Graybill that the Committee accept the proposal presented and recommend for landmark designation said home to be approved by the Committee to be continued on to the City Council as soon as possible. Committee Member Bob Pitchford seconded the Motion. Motion carried by 4-0 vote with Housken absent; Brodie, Graybill, Pitchford and Roth voting AYE; none dissenting. Committee Chair Kim Housken returned to the meeting and apologized for the Applicant, Douglas Kopp. He was sorry he could not be here; he is on a trip that had been scheduled for a year. G�BldgSfty�Suzanne Cicchiro\Word Files\Culturel Resources Preservation CommitteeVdinutes 2013N0-2413 Minutes.doc�c Page 3 CULTURALRESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMITTEE PRELIMINARY MINUTES OCTOBER 29, 2013 XI. REPORTS AND REMARKS Committee Member pon Graybill remarked that he would like to make sure that the Committee get the Henderson homes as soon as possible because both Randall and Cliff's homes are significant. It looks like the application for Randall's home is being prepared now, but he has not been in touch with the owner. He stopped by to talk with the owner of Cliff's house about a year ago. He did not want to bother him. He reported that they have been working diligently on that place. The last time he received a wonderful tour of the home. He would like to pursue this designation, but it doesn't preclude other people coming in. Mr. Grance inquired if it was the residence on Pinyon? Mr. Graybill confirmed that it was. The property address is 73797 Pinyon Street. There was discussion about the packets sent out for the residence on Pinyon, and the property on Larrea. No packets have been returned yet for either residence. Committee Chair Kim Housken also noted that there was a third brother's home on Joshua Tree. Committee Member pon Graybill and Committee Member Bob Pitchford will be visiting the property owner on Larrea. Committee Member Leslie Deane Roth thanked Suzanne Cicchini, Recording Secretary for sending her the Committee's unofficial list. Committee Chair Kim Housken inquired if Ms. Roth had a chance to look at the list. Ms. Roth said that she did and that Committee Member Gary Olesen and she were going to get together, but he had been out of town. She reported that this time of year is very busy in her work, but in January when it slows down she would definitely like to pursue it. A discussion commenced about letters. Ms. Housken relayed from her experience that sending letters didn't do too much, but that Mr. Graybill has been really great about approaching people and making personal contact. A discussion commenced about process of deciding which properties to pursue and how to best of encourage people through the process. Committee Chair Kim Housken explained how the unofficial list came to be. It was started from scratch. There was a lot of Committee research work that went into developing the unofficial list. Just because it is on the list doesn't mean iYs historic. Committee Member Leslie Deane Roth volunteered to contact the Desert Sun. Mr. Grance suggested that this may be a way to get someone from the Desert Sun to come to the meetings. We have a property that is moving to council for consideration for a landmark designation. Ms. Housken noted that Blake Herzog, the reporter attends the City Council Meetings. This designation will be going to City Council. Perhaps that might be a good time to contact her. Ms Roth will email photos and information regarding the first residence designated in Palm Desert to the newspaper. Director of Building & Safety, Russell Grance will get the items regarding the first residence to Ms. Cicchini and she will provide you the items electronically so you can forward it to the Desert Sun. Committee Chair Kim Housken exclaimed, "We have a PR person! I like this!" The Committee will be notified when this landmark designation will be going to City Council. A discussion commenced about upcoming plaque ceremonies. The plaques have not been delivered to Sandpiper or the First Church yet. Mr. Grance will perform a site visit to approve the location for the mounting of each plaque. G'\BltlgSfty�Suzanne Cicchini\Word Files\Cultural Resources Preservation CommitteeVvliwtes 2013N0.2�13 Minutes.docu Page 4 CULTURALRESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMITTEE PRELIMINARY MINUTES OCTOBER 29, 2013 XII. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Committee Vice Chair Ricki Brodie to adjourn the meeting. Committee Member pon Graybill seconded the Motion. Motion carried by 5-0 vote with Brodie, Graybill, Housken, Pitchford and Roth voting AYE; none dissenting. Committee Chair Kim Housken adjourned the meeting at 10:44 a.m. ,,�c.��cC,�,,,e� C���`�-,�:� Suzanne Cicchini, Recording Secretary G:�BIdgSfty�Suzanne Cicchini\Wortl Fdes\Cultural Resources Preservation CommineeVuliwtes 2013\10-2313 Minutes.docx Page 5