2008 03 20 HPC Minutes
MINUTES
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
A Regular meeting held in the South Conference Room
. at the La Quinta City Hall
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA
March 20, 2008
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, Executive Secretary Carolyn Walker,
and Secretary Monika Radeva.
II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Puente/Sharp to
approve the minutes of February 28, 2008, as submitted.
Unanimously approved.
V. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Discussion of the status of the updated Historic Preservation
Commission Timelines and Accomplishments Report.
Planning Manager David Sawyer gave the Commission an update of
the Timelines and Accomplishments Report. He asked the
Commissioners to inform the staff if anything had been overlooked or
omitted.
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Allan Wilbur inquired about the bold print in parenthesis on some of
the items listed on pages ten and eleven of the report. Staff replied
that it was old information on those items and it would be updated.
Commissioner Redmon had a question about the definition of the word
"midden." Commissioner Wright said it referred to an old dump site.
Staff said it is often used when referring to refuse from a tribal village,
which over time grew and decomposed.
Commissioner Wright pointed out the report mentioned Commissioners
appointed back in 1994; however, it did not include any further
mention of Commissioners who had been re-affirmed or appointed
thereafter. He suggested that information be added to the report
within the timeline. Staff agreed and said they would add the
information.
Commissioner Sharp thanked Staff for all their efforts on this project.
Commissioner Wright suggested bringing the document to the
Conference for reference. He added that some of the attendees may
be interested in obtaining a copy of the report as it is a great reference
of the City's accomplishments.
Commissioner Sharp asked for clarification on whether or not the
Commissioners were to hand out the report themselves.
Commissioner Wright suggested they only obtain business cards from
the attendees who were interested in further information and those be
given to staff for completion. Staff agreed with the recommendation
and added all corrections would be made and given to the
Commissioners before the Conference.
Commissioner Redmon did note the following corrections:
a. Page 5, line two should read: Mitigation
b. Page 9, lines 16 and 17 should read: Pointe at Point Happy
Ranch - arborist does a complete count of every tree.
B. Discussion of scheduling the completion of the Historic Context
Statement.
Principal Planner Stan Sawa gave the Commissioners information on
the schedule they received.
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Chairman Wilbur asked if there were two statements. Staff said there
was only one completed in 1997 and that it was being updated.
Staff said they are moving forward on this document based on the
comments received by the Commissioners.
Staff requested the Commissioners advise them of any further
comments on the Statement.
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None
VII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS:
Chairman Wilbur asked Staff for an update on the travel arrangements for
the upcoming California Preservation Conference, which Staff provided.
Discussion about the 2009 Historic Conference, which will be in Palm
Springs and the possible addition of some tours in La Quinta.
Commissioner Sharp referenced an article in the Los Angeles Times regarding
the cancellation of a 5,553 residential unit project. General discussion
followed regarding growth and traffic patterns in the Coachella Valley
Commissioner Wright commented on the new low-income housing project on
Avenue 48 and Dune Palms Road. He said this project is being done in
partnership with the City of La Quinta and the Coachella Valley Housing
Coalition and promises to be a fantastic project and beautiful development.
Planning Manager David Sawyer explained the Regional Housing Needs
Assessment (RHNA) requirements placed by the State on every community,
city, or county regarding the number of low income housing units that need
to be built each year. He said the City of La Quinta goes the extra mile in its
effort to comply with RHNA requirements and is far ahead of most cities in
this area.
Commissioner Wright commented that the City of La Quinta is a leader in
trying to meet the RHNA requirements.
Commissioner Redmon asked what the numbers were based on. Staff
replied that there were a number of things they were based on and listed
several.
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VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Redmon/Sharp to adjourn this Meeting of the Historic
Preservation Commission to the next Regular Meeting to be held on April 17,
2008. This meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was adjourned
at 3:27 p.m. Unanimously approved.
5mitted by:
V(J)adCV/V
Carolyn alker
Executive Secretary
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