2000 02 17 HPC Minutes
MINUTES
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall Session Room
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA
FEBRUARY 17,2000
This meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order by Chairman Robert
Wright at 3:03 p.m. who led the flag salute and asked for the roll call.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call.
Present:
Commissioners Irwin, Mitchell, Puente, and Chairman Wright.
Staff Present: Planning Manager Christine di Iorio, Principal Planner Stan Sawa,
and Secretary Carolyo Walker.
II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
III.
CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA:
Confirmed.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Puente/Mitchell to approv'e the
Minutes of January 6, 2000, with the following corrections:
I. Delete former Commissioner Vossler as an attendee.
2. Business Item B., # 6: Commissioner Mitchell made a correction regarding
the importance ofthe Trail. He stated it was for religious purposes associated
with the cupules on the boulder, not the milling features.
It was then moved and seconded by Commissioners MitchellIPuente to approve the
Minutes of January 6, 2000 with the corrections as noted. Unanimously approved.
V. BUSINESS ITEMS
A.
~~~tllTal Resources Sllrvey, Historic Bllildings Rvalllation and Archaeolagil;a1
;i~~ for Norman Golf Course; ReSllltS of Monitoring and Archaeological Testing
~t Site CA-RTV-6162; and Results of Paleontological Monitoring Program within
the Norman Golf Course, on the north side of Airport Boulevard, between Madison
Street and Monroe Street. Applicant: KSL Development Corporation.
Archaeological Consultant: LSA Associates.
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I. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the staff report, a copy of which is on
file in the Community Development Department.
2. Commissioner Irwin noted on Page 2, 4th paragraph where it states, "The
report indicates that collected materials were curated with either the Torres-
Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians or La Quinta Historical Society, that
disclosed the Historical Society had received no artifacts from this site, but
would like to receive same.
3. Commissioners Mitchell, Puente and Chairman Wright commented on how
complete, and well done, the report was.
4. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners PuentelMitchell to adopt Minute Motion 2000-005 approving
the Cultural Resources Survey, Historic Buildings Evaluation and
Archaeological Testing for Norman Golf Course, Results of Monitoring and
Archaeological Testing at Site CA-RN-6362, and Results of Paleontological
Monitoring Program. Unanimously approved.
B. Final Report on Pha<e IT Te<t Tnve<tigation at CA-RTV-6376 in Trnct 23995; located
on the north bank of the Whitewater River Storm Channel, between Washington
Street and Adams Street. Applicant: Century-Crowell Communities. Archaeological
Consultant: Archaeological Advisory Group (Jim Brock).
I. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the staff report, a copy of which is on
file in the Community Development Department.
2. Commissioner Puente commented on how well the report was prepared.
3. Chairman Wright concurred and added it was very comprehensive.
4. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners PuentelMitchell to adopt Minute Motion 2000-006 approving
the Final Report on Phase II Test Investigation at CA-RIV-6376 in Tract
23995. Unanimously approved.
C. Pha<e I Cultural Re<ource< Asse<<ment for Tentative Tract 29563; located northwest
of the intersection of Dune Palms Road and Westward Ho Drive. Applicant:
Century-Crowell Communities. Archaeological Consultant: Archaeological
Advisory Group (Jim Brock).
I. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information contained in the
report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development
Department.
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2. Commissioner Mitchell commented that he was glad there would be
monitoring.
3. Commissioner Puente asked for clarification of what was meant on Page 13,
under Research Design - where it was stated "Due to the limited scope of this
study and the fact that no specimens were collected, a formal research design
was not prepared."
4. Planning Manager di Iorio explained a Phase I study generally does not
generate any artifact scatters, or localized areas of isolates, etc., but raises
questions that could be answered by additional work, if it is proven to be
necessary. There may be some historic archaeology here because of it being
a homestead. That might be part of the reason why they are recommending
the monitoring.
5. Commissioner Irwin interjected the area had been farmed and plowed so
there was very little chance anything was left on the surface.
6. Planning Manager di Iorio agreed and added that is why the archaeologist
reported it was a sensitive area even though the top layers hadn't revealed
anything, but there was potential.
7. Commissioner Irwin offered some historical background on the site.
8. Planning Manager di Iorio likened the site to a report prepared earlier at PGA
West (Norman Golf Course) and its former use as a turf farm. After the
studies were completed, they were surprised at how many artifacts were
found, including a cremation site.
9. Chairman Wright stated he, too, wanted monitoring of the site.
10. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners PuentelMitchell to adopt Minute Motion 2000-007 accepting
the Phase I Cultural Resources Assessment for Tentative Tract 29563.
Unanimously approved.
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL
VII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS
A. Commissioner Irwin asked about the status of the plaque for the Traditions.
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Planning Manager di Iorio gave a brief report on the status and .asked if the
Commissioners would like to schedule this item for the March 23'd agenda, with a
representative from the La Quinta Historical Society in attendance. General
discussion followed regarding who should be invited from the Historical Society and
whether Commissioner Irwin would be allowed to vote on items involving the
Historical Society. Chairman Wright stated this item would not require a vote.
After discussion it was decided, that the next meeting would be held on March 22nd;
instead of the regularly scheduled meeting date of March 23'd, adding the Tradition
to the agenda. Unanimously approved.
B. Chairman Wright asked if any more applications had been submitted'for Historic
Preservation Commission and expressed his concerns about needing another person
on the Commission. Planning Manager di Iorio commented that no other
applications had been received and steps needed to be taken to entice additional
members to this Commission.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners IrwinlMitchell to
adjourn this meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission to a special meeting date on March
22, 2000. This meeting of the Historical Preservation Commission was adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
February 17, 2000. Unanimously approved.
Submitted by:
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Secretary
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