1995 01 19 HPCFC�y OF
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION
AGENDA
A Regular Meeting to be
Held in the Session Room at the
La Quinta City Hall, 78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, California
January 19, 1995
3:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT
This is the time set aside for citizens to address the Historical Preservation Commission
on matters relating to historic resources within the City of La Quinta which are not
Agenda items. When addressing the Historical Commission, please state your name and
address. When addressing the Commission on matters pertaining to prehistoric sites, do
not disclose the exact location of the site(s) for their protection.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the Minutes of the Historical Preservation meeting of October 20, 1994.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. City Survey - status
2. Travertine Point Project - Cultural Resources Report
3. Green Specific Plan - Cultural Resources Report
4. Certified Local Government application - status
OTHER
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MINUTES
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION - CITY OF LA QUINTA
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California
October 20, 1994
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. The meeting was called to order at 3:30 P.M. by Chairman Ned Millis
II. ROLL CALL
A. Chairman Millis requested the roll call. Present: Commission Members
Henderson, Puente, and Chairman Millis.
B. Commissioners Henderson/Puente moved to excuse Commissioners Wright and
Pallette.
C. Staff Present: Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand-Cherry, and Department
Secretary Betty Sawyer.
III. PUBLIC COMMENT - None
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. There being no corrections, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Henderson/Puente to approve the minutes of September 15, 1994, as submitted.
Unanimously approved.
V. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. City Survey: Staff reported that the City Council had approved the CLG
application and it had been submitted to the State for certification. Upon receipt
of the certification, the Commission could then apply for grants to help with the
preparation of a City survey. Staff should know by the end of the year whether
the City is certified or not. If grants are applied for, the City would have to
match the funds. This could be done with like -services such as staff time, etc.
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1. Commissioner Henderson asked how this Commission should relate to the
La Quinta Historical Society. Staff stated this item would be discussed at
the next regular meeting of the Commission.
2. Commissioner Henderson stated that since the survey is required by the
Ordinance, the Commission should pursue all avenues.
3. Chairman Millis suggested that staff contact the City of Los Angeles as
well as the City of San Bernardino, and any other city, for their
methodology on how to conduct such a survey. Staff stated they hoped
that grant monies could be used to hire consultant services to assist in the
survey.
4. Commissioner Henderson verified that Council had stated that there were
no funds available for the survey. Staff stated there were no funds
available in this budget year. Commissioner Henderson asked if staff
time, as it is money being spent, would be allowed. Staff stated this was
appropriate. Staff would be preparing a report for Council approval of
the procedure for the City survey and staff will need to keep tract of their
time spent on the project in case a grant is received and staff time is used
as "like -money" to match the funds received.
5. Commissioner Henderson stated it would be a help to review other cities
surveys. The information presented by staff seemed all inclusive but as
the Commissioners had not prepared one previously, it would be beneficial
to compare it with what other cities had completed.
6. Chairman Millis stated the process was a layered process to add details
until the report was complete. Staff stated the first step would be an
overview and from there utilize several different methods to accomplish
the task.
7. Chairman Millis stated the La Quints Historical Society had numerous
items to help in the preparation. There were several books that could be
scanned to help cut down the time of inputting the information.
8. Commissioner Henderson asked if staff knew the format for the
preparation of the grant. Staff stated they did.
9. Commissioner Henderson asked if the Code Enforcement Department
would be a source to help identify the sites. Staff stated this could be
researched as well as other sources such as the La Quinta Historical
Society.
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10. Chairman Millis stated the Commission needed to start the survey and not
wait for any funding. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Henderson/Puente to direct staff to prepare a list of resources that are
available for the Commission to draw from. Unanimously approved.
11. Chairman Millis stated the Commission needed to establish
communications with the Cahuilla Indians to obtain any materials or
information they may wish to submit.
VI. OTHER
A. Chairman Millis asked staff if they had received any further cormmunications
regarding the Hacienda del Gato. Staff stated they had not.
B. Commissioner Henderson asked when the Mills Act would go before: the Council
for their review and approval. Staff stated it should go in November. Staff
would notify the Commission when it is on the Council agenda, and of the
Council's decision.
C. Staff informed the Commission of the Annual Workshop being put on by SHPO
November 17-18, 1994. Discussion followed regarding those desiring to attend.
D. Commissioners wished to thank the Mayor Pro Tern for her letter.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Commissioners
Henderson/Puente to adjourn this regular meeting of the Historical Preservation Commission to
a regular meeting on November 17, 1994, in the La Quinta City Hall Study Session Room. This
meeting of the La Quinta Historical Preservation Commission was adjourned at. 4:05 P.M.,
October 20, 1994.
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STAFF REPORT
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
DATE: JANUARY 19, 1995
ITEM: CITY SURVEY UPDATE
Since the HPC meeting of October 18, 1994, staff identified those cities and counties that
were known to have prepared historic surveys and/or historic preservation elements. The
listed a total of 31 jurisdictions that had such documents. On October 26, 1994, staff mailed
letters of inquiry to these 31 jurisdictions, requesting copies of their surveys and,/or elements.
attachment 1 lists the cities and counties that were contacted, with those that responded
identified.
Prior to the end of the year, staff received a total of 21 responses to the mailing. These
responses included copies of elements, samples of survey forms, and other reports. The
overall response to the mailing far exceeded staffs expectations. Staff has given only a
cursory reading of the numerous materials that were received. Review of these materials
will continue in preparation of the drafting of an element for La Quinta.
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INFORMATION REQUEST MAILING LIST
CITIES
Bakersfield*
Campbell
Claremont
El Cajon*
Fresno*
Gilroy*
Glendale*
La Mesa*
Laguna*
Livermore*
Los Angeles*
Merced
Monterey*
Orange*
Pacific Grove
Redlands*
Redwood City*
San Juan Bautista
San Rafael*
Santa Clara*
Sonora*
Sunnyvale*
Visalia*
Whittier*
Winters
Woodland
Yorba Linda*
COUNTIES
Mariposa
San Mateo
Tuolumne*
Yolo
* Responses received
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STAFF REPORT
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
DATE: JANUARY 19, 1995
ITEM: TRAVERTINE POINT PROJECT - CULTURAL RESOURCES REPORT
BACKGROUND:
The Travertine Corporation has submitted a Specific Plan application to the Community
Development Department for review. As part of the environmental review for the project,
a cultural resources survey and assessment was required. The attached reportwas submitted
by the Keith Companies.
The report concludes that the archaeological sites within the project boundaries are of
"minor importance and can be considered as nonunique resources. The report concludes
that no additional planning consideration or mitigation measures are warranted. The City
may require that an archaeological monitor be present on the project site during all earth
moving and trenching activities as a condition of approval.
Staff has reviewed the report and accepts the report as complete. No written comments on
the report have been received by staff.
RECOMMENDATION:
Move to recommend to the Planning Commission that the report entitled A Cultural
Resources Survey for the Travertine Point Project City of La Ouinta be accepted as
complete and accurate.
Attachments:
1. A Cultural Resources Survey for the Travertine Point Project, City of La Quinta
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STAFF REPORT
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
DATE: JANUARY 19, 1995
ITEM: THE GREEN SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT - CULTURAL RESOURCES
REPORT
BACKGROUND:
Mr. John Green has submitted a Specific Plan application to the Community Development
Department for review. As part of the environmental review for the project, a cultural
resources survey and assessment was required. The attached report was submitted by The
Keith Companies. This project will be heard by the Planning Commission on March 28,
1995, and the City Council approximately one month later. An Environmental Impact
Report is being prepared for this project in conjunction with the Travertine Point Specific
Plan.
No archaeological sites and no historical landmarks were observed on the property during
the survey. The report concludes that the proposed project will not have any impact upon
cultural resources and that no planning measures are warranted. However, the City may
require that an archaeological monitor be present on the project site during all earthmoving
and trenching activities as a condition of approval.
Staff has reviewed the report and accepts the report as complete. No written comments on
the report have been received by staff.
RECOMMENDATION:
Move to recommend to the Planning Commission that the report entitled, A Cultural
Resources Survey for the Green Specific Plan, City of La Ouinta be accepted as complete
and accurate.
Attachments:
1. A Cultural Resources Survey for the Green Specific Plan, City of La Quinta.
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STAFF REPORT
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
DATE: JANUARY 19, 1995
ITEM: CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT APPLICATION STATUS
BACKGROUND:
On October 4, 1994, the City Council adopted Resolution 94-62 granting permission to staff
to submit an application for certification by the Certified Local Government Program
administered by the California State Office of Historic Preservation. The application packet
was submitted to the program in mid -October for the 45-day review process.
Staff contacted the Office of Historic Preservation on January 4, 1995, to inquire about the
status of the application. Staff was told that there had not yet been a determination on the
application, but that one was pending. A detailed update was promised staff by the 17th of
January. Additional information will be presented to the HPC during the: meeting of
January 19th.
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