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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
A Regular meeting held in the South Conference Room
at the La Guinta City Hall
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Guinta, CA
December 6, 2007
This meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order by
Chairman Wilbur at 3:02 p.m. who asked for the roll call.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll Call.
Present:
Commissioners Puente, Redmon, Sharp, Wright,
and Chairman Wilbur
Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Planning Manager David Sawyer, Principal
Planner Stan Sawa, and Secretary Carolyn
Walker
II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Redmon/Wright to
approve the minutes of October 18, 2007, as submitted. Unanimously
approved.
V. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Historical/Archaeological Resources Survey Report for Tentative Parcel
Map 31876.
Applicant: The Robert Mayer Corporation (Larry Brose)
Consultants: CRM TECH (Michael Hogan, Principal)
Location: North side of Fred Waring Drive, between Washington
Street and Palm Royale Drive.
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1 . Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information
contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Planning Department.
2. Commissioner Wright stated he wanted staff to adhere to the
standard monitoring conditions even though no artifacts had
been found. Staff agreed and pointed out the standard
conditions had been included in the staff report.
3. Larry Brose, representative for The Robert Mayer Corporation,
asked for clarification on the monitoring policy Commissioner
Wright mentioned. Staff re-stated the recommendations that
are included as standard protocol.
4. Mr. Brose asked if a Native American monitor was required in
addition to the qualified archaeologist. Staff replied yes.
5. Commissioner Wright addressed Mr. Brose's concerns and
clarified the Commission's protocol on the Native America and
archaeological monitoring. Mr. Brose said he understood, and
acknowledged compliance.
6. There being no further comments it was moved and seconded
by Commissioners Wright/Puente to approve Minute Motion
2007-014 accepting the Historical/Archaeological Resources
Survey as submitted and recommended by staff. Unanimously
approved.
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None
VII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS:
A. Discussion relative to potential tour locations within the City.
1 . Principal Planner Stan Saw a gave a brief overview of the
potential tour location information.
2. Commissioner Sharp asked for clarification on the Tour Site
Titled: Maman Adobe. Staff gave a brief description on the
location and condition of the adobe.
3. Commissioner Wright asked if this had been the adobe for
which the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) had been
requested. Staff replied it was. Commissioner Wright said the
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structure was not really a true adobe, but in a very rundown
state. He suggested the structure be photo documented since
it was not historically viable and would not be a good choice for
a tour location.
4. Commissioner Wright said the petroglyphs were a great trip but
not historical, but the rest of the suggested sites were viable.
He suggested they might be toured at a later date.
6. Commissioner Redmon asked if there was any possibility of
seeing Point Happy. Commissioner Wright replied the only
original structure left was the Dupont house. He suggested the
Commission might like to tour the Ahmansen Ranch, which is
currently the SilverRock Resort Clubhouse, as it is still intact
and worth seeing.
7. Commissioner Wright suggested the Morgan House and The
Tradition as Hacienda del Gato as great tour sites. He of lie red
to set up The Tradition portion of the tour.
8.
Commissioner Sharp commented
understood the Commission would
gain access for these sites.
on the petroglyphs but
need an archaeologist to
9. Commissioner Puente suggested there be more than one tour
scheduled.
10. Commissioner Wright commented on hiking the old Hidden
Canyon Trail to see Talking Rock as well as a hike over to
Indian Wells. He mentioned he could make some contacts to
set up this tour.
11. Commissioner Wright thought the Morgan House would be an
important sight to tour.
12. Commissioner Wright said The Cove had been fairly well
covered in the Historical Survey, but pointed out Commissioner
Redmon lived in one of the 1938 bungalows which had been
restored correctly. Commissioner Redmon then offered to
include a tour of her house.
13. The Commissioners commented on viewing the Petroglyphs as
a separate tour. Planning Manager David Sawyer clarified the
meeting and possible travel arrangements. He reminded the
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Commission this is a public meeting and allowances had to be
made for the public to attend.
14. Commissioner Wright asked about possible tour dates. Staff
replied it might possibly be scheduled as the next meeting,
January 17, 2008.
15. After Commission discussion of the need to plan the tour during
daylight hours, Staff concluded they would work on a schedule
to take best advantage of daylight hours.
B. Comments on the Preservation Conference:
1. Commissioner Puente asked if there was any further
information on the State Historic Preservation Conference.
Staff replied they would relay any new information to the
Commissioners when received.
2. Commissioner Sharp asked if the flight arrangements could
be made through Sacramento instead of San Francisco.
Staff replied they would look into the matter.
C. Comments on the Historic Context Statement:
1. Commissioners were advised to forward their comments
to Staff for consideration/inclusion in the Statement.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Wright/Sharp to adjourn this Regular Meeting of the Historic
Preservation Commission to the next Regular Meeting to be held on January
17, 2008. This meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was
adjourned at 3:28 p.m. Unanimously approved.
Submitted by:
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