HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California 92262
www.palmspringsca.gov

AGENDA 

Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361, this meeting will be conducted by teleconference and there will be no in-person public access to the meeting location.

• To view/listen/participate in the meeting live, please use the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88037469252 or call 669-900-6833 and enter meeting ID: 880 3746 9252.
• Written comment to the board may also be submitted to ken.lyon@palmspringsca.gov.Transmittal prior to the meeting is required.  Any correspondence received during or after the meeting will be distributed to the board and retained for the official record.
• The meeting will be recorded and the audio file will be available from the Office of the City Clerk and will be posted on the City’s YouTube channel as soon as practicable.

 Tuesday, September 6, 2022                                        5:30 PM Regular Meeting

Katherine Hough, Chair
Jade Nelson, Vice-Chair
Erik Rosenow
Janet Hansen
Scott Miller

Christopher Hadwin, Planning Director
Ken Lyon, RA, Principal Planner / Historic Preservation Officer

 Pursuant to the Government Code Section 54957.5(b)(2) the designated office for inspection of public records in connection with the meeting is the Department of Planning Services, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way.  Complete Agenda Packets are available for public inspection at:  Department of Planning Services.  Agenda and staff reports are available on the City’s website:  www.palmspringsca.gov.  If you would like additional information on any item appearing on this agenda, please contact the Planning Services at (760) 323-8245.

It is the intention of the City of Palm Springs to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects.  If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner.  Please contact the Department of Planning Services,  (760) 323-8245, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting, to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible.

CALL TO ORDER:

ROLL CALL:

REPORT OF THE POSTING OF AGENDA:  The agenda for this meeting was posted for public review at the City Hall bulletin board (west side of Council Chamber) by 9:00 pm on Monday, August 29, 2022, as required by established policies and procedures.

ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:  The Historic Site Preservation Board will discuss the order of the agenda, may amend the order, note abstentions and request Consent Calendar items be removed from the consent calendar for discussion. 

RECOGNITION OF MEMBER’S SERVICE TO THE BOARD:   Kiser, Rose. 

INTRODUCTION OF NEW DIRECTOR OF PLANNING SERVICES: Christopher Hadwin

PUBLIC COMMENT:  This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the Historic Site Preservation Board on agenda items and items of general interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board.  Although the Historic Site Preservation Board values your comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, it generally cannot take any action on items not listed on the posted agenda.  There will be three (3) minutes assigned for each speaker.  Testimony for Public Hearings will be taken at the time of the hearing.

1.       CONSENT CALENDAR:

1.A.    APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:  JULY 5, 2022 HSPB MEETING.
           RECOMMENDATION:   Approve the HSPB Minutes of July 5, 2022.

2.       PUBLIC HEARINGS:  None

3.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

3.A.    AN APPLICATION BY THE VILLA ROMA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, FOR HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION OF “THE VILLA ROMA GARDEN HOMES” LOCATED AT 2500 SOUTH SIERRA MADRE, (MASTER APN #512-120-070), CASE HSPB #140 (KL).

RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution HSPB #140:  “A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA the LOCATED AT 2500 SOUTH SIERRA MADRE DRIVE, (MASTER APN #512-120-070) QUALIFIES AS A HISTORIC DISTRICT AND RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DESIGNATE "THE VILLA ROMA GARDEN HOMES" AS HISTORIC DISTRICT HSO 140 / HD 10, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS."

4.       NEW BUSINESS:

4.A.    ROBIN & HILTON HOWELL, OWNERS, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF A CERTIFICATE OF APPRO-PRIATENESS FOR ALTERATIONS TO “INVERNADA” A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE LOCATED AT 657 NORTH VIA MIRALESTE (HSPB #56) (KL)

 RECOMMENDATION:    Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness with conditions. 

           APPLICANT'S EMAIL:   hilton.howell@gray.tv; rhowell91@aol.com, j.walsh@johnwalsharchitect.com.

5.       DISCUSSIONS:

5.A.    2023 Annual “Preservation Matters” Symposium (Nelson, Hansen)

          5.B.    Presentation: “Beginnings” (Lyon)

BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS:

STAFF COMMENTS:

ADJOURNMENT:  The Historic Site Preservation Board will adjourn to its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 5:30 pm, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way.