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1997 02 20 HPCHISTORICAL 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 February 20, 1997 3:30 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call II. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA III. 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 and when discussing matters pertaining to prehistoric sites, do not disclose the exact location of the site(s) for their protection. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR Approval of the Minutes of the Historic Preservation Commission meeting of January 16, 1997. V. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Historical Documentation of a Segment of Old 52nd Avenue - The Keith Companies 2. Annual Certified Local Government Report to SHPO 3. Historic Survey Project Status Report to SHPO 4. Coachella Valley Archaeological Society letter - Symposium on the Archaeology of the Coachella Valley - May 3, 1997 5. Archaeology Report for Tentative Tract 28409 - Archaeological Advisory Group 6. Archaeology Monitoring Report - Desert Sands Unified School District - Brian F. Smith and Associates 7. Report on the Capping of CA-RIV-1179 Archaeological Site - Tradition Club Development, The Keith Companies 8. Verbal Update on Historic Survey Project by Consultant 001 HPC/AGENDA VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL Reply to Paul Chase, Keith Companies VIL COMMISSIONER ITEMS VIII. ADJOURNMENT HPC/AGENDA ., r,....., 002 MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall North Conference Room 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA January 16, 1997 I. CALL TO ORDER 3:30 P.M. A. This meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 3:36 P.M. by Chairman Millis. B. ROLL CALL Chairman Millis requested the roll call: Present: Commissioners DeMersman, Puente, and Chairman Millis. 2. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners DeMersman/Puente to excuse Commissioner Wright. Unanimously approved. 2. Staff present: Planning Manager Christine di Iorio, Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer. II. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA: Confirmed III. PUBLIC COMMENT: None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Chairman Millis asked that the Minutes of November 21, 1996, be amended on Page 3, Item 2.3. to read, "...glazing will be smoke colored." and "....as originally designed and not compromise the architectural integrity of the building." There being no further corrections, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners DeMersman/Puente to approve the minutes as corrected. Unanimously approved. V. BUSINESS ITEMS HPCI-16 A. Environmental Assessment 96-333 - Certificate of Appropriateness for Tradition project Clubhouse and entry gates. •V.U61,003 Historical Preservation Commission January 16, 1997 A staff report was presented by Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Chairman Millis asked if there were any plans showing the entry gate. Mr. Eric Carlson, AIA, architect for the project, presented and explained the drawings. Discussion followed regarding the architecture detailing to be used. Mr. Carlson, AIA Architects, addressed the issues that were raised in the staff report and showed photographs of the existing wall. As a solution to the auto -court impacting the existing low rock wall. They decided to drop the elevation of building(s) and auto -court to allow a grade change that would retain the existing wall. The existing wall would have the last two feet removed to allow a natural tie in with the new auto -court. Chairman Millis asked what the perimeter wall material treatment would consist of. Mr. Carlson stated it was to be stone similar to the existing to carry the same theme throughout the auto -court. Chairman Millis asked if they would be able to locate the same stone. Mr. Carlson stated they intended to use what was not going to be used from other areas on the property. Staff stated they would require that the applicant make a definite distinction between the old and new sections. 5. Mr. Mike Rowe, Winchester Development stated it was the applicants desire to retain the theme and look of an old hacienda. He went on to explain that the existing walls were two feet high and they intended to construct the wall on the east side 6-inches high and detail/color it to denote the difference between the two walls. Staff explained that they were concerned about the transition between the two elements and the proposed changes would satisfy staffs concerns. 6. Chairman Millis asked if there was to be any difference in the materials to be used for the driveway. Mr. Rowe stated there would be none, it was to be asphalt and dirt. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio stated staff had spoken with the Fire Department and they were comfortable with the designation of the east entry lane for Fire Department emergency use. Discussions followed regarding the driveway dimensions and signs to notify vehicular traffic of the Fire Department access. HPCI-16 Historical Preservation Commission January 16, 1997 HPC1-16 8. Mr. Mike Rowe asked about the planters in front of the entry gate being moved. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio explained that staff originally wanted to retain the planters and not compromise the existing structure. As a result of discussions with the applicant, they had no objections to their recommendation. Staff will document the planters with photographs before they are removed. Chairman Millis asked if staff was comfortable with the changes as submitted by the applicant. Staff stated they were in agreement. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners DeMersman/Puente to adopt Minute Motion 97-001, recommending approval to the City Council of the Certificate of Appropriateness for Environmental Assessment 96-333 with the modifications as submitted by the applicant. Unanimously approved. B. Environmental Assessment 96-311 - Report of Archaeological Monitoring Program for Terracing. Apartments Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Chairman Millis stated that this area, as documented through history, has always been the lowest point and probably precludes any findings as it was usually a lake. I. There being no further questions/comments, it was moved and seconded by Commissioner Puente/DeMersman to adopt Minute Motion 97-002, recommending to the City Council, approval of the Report of Archaeological Monitoring Program for the Terracing Apartments, as submitted. Unanimously approved. C. Capital Improvement Project 96-05 - Heritage Resource Assessment for the extension of 48th Avenue between Jefferson Street and the Emergency Evacuation Channel. City of La Quinta Planning Manager Christine di Iorio presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. •�.up 005 Historical Preservation Commission January 16, 1997 2. There being no questions, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners DeMersman/Puente to adopt Minute Motion 97-003, recommending to the City Council, approval of Capital Improvement Project. Unanimously approved. VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL - A. Staff explained that a letter had been received from Dr. Paul Chace, of The Keith Companies explaining that they had acquired a computer program that identified there were 193 historic older buildings within the City which currently survive. A notebook listing these 193 properties with additional information could be purchased by the City for $3,287.00. Chairman asked what the differences were between what our Historic Survey consultants had found and this list. Staff stated the consultants had not done any field work to date. 2. Commissioner DeMersman asked why The Keith Companies would take the time to do this. Chairman Millis stated it was probable because they obtained the software that allowed them to do this. Chairman Millis suggested the Commission wait to see what the Survey produced and see if the difference warranted looking into the offer. As most computer programs will rank the historic buildings, the only ones that may be missing from the Survey results, may not be of any significance. The Commission determined to take no action at this time, but wait to see what the Survey produces. B. Certified Local Government (CLG) Professional Qualifications update. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand explained that the Annual CLG report was due and each Commissioner needed to update their resume for preparation to SHPO. 2. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio informed the Commission that Council would be reviewing the applicants to serve on the Historic Preservation Commission at their January 21, 1997 meeting. Four applications had been received. Discussion followed relative to the applicants background. VII COMMISSIONER ITEMS 00001►fin HPCI-16 El .d•u0; 006 Historical Preservation Commission January 16, 1997 VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners DeMersman/Puente to adjourn this meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission to a regular meeting of the Historical Preservation Commission on February 20, 1997. This meeting of the Historical Preservation Commission was adjourned at 4:25 P.M. Unanimously approved. HPCI-16 ,M.0u 007 BI #1 DATE: CASE NO.: ITEM: DEVELOPER: HISTORIAN: LOCATION: PROJECT: BACKGROUND: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT FEBRUARY 20, 1997 EA 96-333 TRADITION CLUB HISTORIC DOCUMENTATION OF OLD AVENUE 52 TRADITION CLUB ASSOCIATES, LLC PAUL G. CHACE, Ph.D., THE KEITH COMPANIES SOUTHERN TERMINUS OF WASHINGTON STREET, ACROSS SECTION 6, R. 7 E. T. 6 S. PRIVATE COUNTRY CLUB DEVELOPMENT As part of the planning and review process for proposed Tentative Tract 28470 and related development applications for the Tradition Club, Community development Department staff requested that the developer document and assess the expanse of Old Avenue 52 crossing the developers property. This section of Old Avenue 52 has been previously vacated in 1985, by the City Council, in anticipation of development of the property. The street was realigned and improved in 1989. The asphalt on part of Old Avenue 52 has already been ripped and barricaded in order to prevent vehicles from traveling on it. The developer proposes to remove all traces of Old Avenue 52 in order to construct a portion of the golf course, a lake, and residential lots in its place. Prior to the removal of the physical aspects of Old Avenue 52, staff requested that the road segment be documented and recorded on the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation forms (Primary Record, Building, Structure, and Object Record, and the Linear Feature Record) as a historic road, and that the road segment be assessed for possible historic significance. Trails, stage lines, dirt roads, and paved roads are found within the range of cultural/historical resources in La Quinta and adjacent areas. The State Department of Parks and Recreation classifies roads under HP 37 Highway/roadways/trails in the list of Attributes and Codes from the Instructions for Recording Historic Resources. Old Avenue 52 has been placed under that classification. .w,'1, 008 DISCUSSION: Keith Companies archaeologist/historian, Paul Chace, conducted a record search and field assessment of the road segment in December 1996. The history of the road was carefully researched and documented. The report states that the road segment does not appear to be eligible for historic landmark status at any level. No recommendations for further mitigation are being made. FINDINGS: The following findings can be made for this historical documentation and assessment: 1. Documentation and assessment of the historic significance of a one mile segment of Old Avenue 52 was required to complete Environmental Assessment 96-333. 2. This segment of Old Avenue 52 had not been documented or assessed before. 3. The historical documentation and assessment did not result in a recommendation of historical significance or preservation of the applicants' segment of Old Avenue 52. RECOMMENDATIONS: Adopt Minute Motion 97- to accept the report, "Historic Resource Evaluation Report, The Old Avenue 52, City of La Quinta," as partial compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and Environmental Assessment 96-333. Attachments: 1. Historic Resource Report Prepared by: L sho iqua� Associate Planner Submitted by: 01 az Christine di lorio Planning Manager .A.U6 009 17 `PO�[E KIFOUM 6®Gi�[P'&MO[ESi HISTORIC RESOURCE EVALUATION REPORT, THE OLD AVENUE 52, CITY OF LA QUINTA Prepared for: Tradition Club Associates, LLC c/o Winchester Development 41-865 Boardwalk, Suite 101 Palm Desert, CA 92260 For Submission to: The City of La Quinta 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 Prepared by: The Keith Companies Cultural Resources Division 2955 Red Hill Avenue Costa Mesa, CA 92626 por AuthoL� Paul G. C ace, Ph.D., S.O.P.A. Historian December 1996 USGS La Quinta quad map One mile, linear hiss, feat. (714) 540-0600 P,0. Box 25127, Santa Ana, CA 92799 2955 Red Hill Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Planning Engineering Environmental Services Land Surveying Public Works Water Resources Cultural Resources EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This historic resource evaluation report documenting the segment of old Avenue 52 being abandoned in Section 6, R. 7 E., T. 6 S., was undertaken by The Keith Companies as part of the planning considerations for the Tradition subdivision project, Tentative Tract Map No. 28470, in the City of La Quinta. This one -mile -long segment of old Avenue 52 was officially surveyed in 1930 as a County Road and soon was developed. About that time, the plans for the subdivision of the cove directly to the west for residential lot sales were being prepared by the Palm Springs Land & Irrigation Company. A small portion of this alignment, that part of the easement near the southeast corner of the section, had been platted in 1928 to provide private access to William Rosecrans' Hacienda del Gato property. While the easement for the alignment of the southern most portion of Marshall Street (now Washington Street) terminating at Avenue 52 also was surveyed and dedicated in 1930, this southern part of Marshall Street was interrupted by a major drainage and remained undeveloped until about 1949. In 1985-87 the City of La Quinta moved to vacate the old Avenue 52 alignment, and a successor Avenue 52 was constructed in 1989-90. With the current processing of the Tradition project, the easement for the old Avenue 52 alignment will be vacated and be redeveloped as part of this residential subdivision and its amenities. The old Avenue 52 through Section 6 does not warrant historic landmark status under federal, state, or local regulations. As a local roadway, Avenue 52 served as part of the transportation infrastructure of the community of La Quinta. In terms of the criteria for landmark status, the roadway itself was not associated, in any direct way, with specific events or individuals that made a significant contribution to the regional history. Further, the historic integrity of the old Avenue 52 and its setting have been severely altered in recent years. Thus, the old Avenue 52 does not appear to be eligible for landmark status or for historic preservation. It is recommended that no further planning considerations or mitigation measures are warranted with respect to old Avenue 52 beyond the historic documentation and recordation accomplished with this report. oil TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary I Chapter 1, Introduction I Chapter 2, The Project and Its Setting 3 Chapter 3, Methods of Investigation 6 Chapter 4, Old Avenue 52 Development 18 Chapter 5, Planning Considerations 24 References Cited 25 Appendix I, Photo Documentation, Old Avenue 52 Appendix II, Historic Resource Record Form, Old Avenue 52 Appendix III, Resume of Project Historian «�..i 01 CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION This historic resource evaluation report was undertaken as part of the required planning for the Tradition subdivision project, Tentative Tract Map No. 28470, being processed by the City of La Quinta. This proposed subdivision project involves the abandonment and vacating of a segment of the old Avenue 52 through the Tradition subdivision project, an approximately one -mile -long portion of the old street across Section 6, R. 7 E., T. 6 S. As a potential historic road feature, this documentation and evaluation report for this segment of the old Avenue 52 was required as part of the environmental planning considerations required by the City under the California Environmental Quality Act (P.R.C. 21,000 et al.) and under the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance (City Ordinance #523, December 1993) which created a Historic Preservation Element in the City of La Quinta's General Plan. A series of environmental studies addressing historic resources had been conducted over the years for the Tradition project property. The initial historic resource survey and assessment was conducted back in 1984 (Wilke 1984), but this study identified only the prehistoric archaeological sites on the property and omitted consideration of any historic era resources. Subsequently, archaeological investigations fully documented the important Native American heritage represented at the recognized archaeological sites (Sutton and Wilke 1986, 1988). Following the City of La Quinta's creation of a Historic Preservation Commission in 1994, a broadened concern emerged for local resources of potential historic significance within the City. In February 1996 the City was approved by the State Historic Resources Commission as a SHPO-CLG (State Historic Preservation Office - Certified Local Government), making it eligible to receive Federal grant funds for their historic preservation programs. Having adopted the SHPO/Federal standards for historic preservation planning, the City applied these broadened concerns for potential historic resources associated with the Tradition project under consideration again in 1996. First, the City requested a Historic Resource Evaluation report on the important old architectural buildings on the project property, the "Marshall Ranch/Hacienda del Gato"; a report on historic resource has been submitted by Mellon and Associates (November 1996). Second, as another potential historic resource, the City requested the documentation and evaluation of the old Avenue 52 which is being abandoned and redeveloped in conjunction with the project. This report addresses the City's potential planning concern for documenting old Avenue 52 as a potential historic landmark. 1 �13a 0 This report follows the procedures for addressing cultural resources planning considerations required under the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (P.R.C. 21000 et seq.) and as amended in 1982 (P.R.C. 21083.2). This report was prepared in accordance with the City of La Quinta's Historic Preservation Ordinance (1993), and the State Office of Historic Preservation's "Instructions for Recording Historical Resources (March 1995). This investigation also complies with the Federal guidelines (36 CFR 60 and 36 CFR 800) to conform with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (P.L. 89-665; 16 U.S.C. 470, as amended) and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-190; 42 U.S.C. 4321-4327). This historic resource evaluation was directed and this report was prepared by Paul G. Chace, Ph.D. Dr. Chace is qualified as a Historian under the standards of the Secretary of the Interior. He also is recognized as a qualified environmental consultant in the field of Historian by the SHPO's Regional Information Center for Riverside County. Dr. Chace has been certified since 1977 as a member of the, Society of Professional Archaeologists (SOPA), and certified since 1986 as Historian by the California Council for the Promotion of History (CCPH). 2 - 014 CHAPTER II THE PROJECT AND ITS SETTING The Project. Currently under consideration by the City of La Quinta for processing under CEQA requirements is the proposed Tradition subdivision, Tentative Tract Map No. 28470. The subdivision comprises about 746 acres of land. The proposed subdivision would include 241 lots designed for single family residences, access streets, an 18-hole golf course, a golf course maintenance yard, storm water control facilities, and generous areas of open space. The proposed subdivision also involves the abandonment of the old Avenue 52 across the northern portion of the subdivision property and the vacating of the easement for this old roadway. A new and improved segment of Avenue 52 already has been constructed along the northern side of the project tract to replace the old roadway. A series of previous subdivision maps have been proposed for this Tradition property over the last decade. The current Tradition subdivision map is a slightly revised and refined tract map for the development of the property. Much of the environmental planning required for the development has been addressed in the considerations for these prior tract maps and related facilities, including the planning for the relocation of Avenue 52. However, the City is currently preparing an Environmental Assessment document to address the currently proposed and revised subdivision map to the standards of current planning requirements, as required under the CEQA (California P.R.C. 21000 et seq.) and the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance (City Ordinance #523, December 1993). The Project Location. The proposed Tradition subdivision is located within the incorporated City of La Quinta, in central Riverside County. The property, at the southern end of Washington Street, is situated south of the current Avenue 52 and east of Avenida Bermudas. The land includes portions of Sections 6 and 7, in Township 6 South, Range 7 East, S.B.B.M. The potential historic resource addressed in this report is the westernmost one -mile - long segment of old Avenue 52, that portion of the old alignment situated within Section 6 and traversing the Tradition subdivision property. This is the segment of the old roadway extending eastward from Avenida Bermudas along the western boundary of Section 6. The curving alignment of the old Avenue 52 extended across Section 6 to the eastern side of the section, just beyond the Tradition tract. From the southeast corner of Section 6, the old roadway alignment extended directly eastward along the surveyed section line to Jefferson Street and beyond. The location of the old Avenue 52 through Section 6 is depicted on the reproduced maps accompanying this report as Figures I through 11. The general location of the segment of old Avenue 52 of concern is situated in the area depicted on the most current USGS La Quinta 7.5' quad map, Figure 8. 3 �.•; 015 Environmental Setting. The project area is situated in a northwestern portion of the immense Coachella Valley. For most of the last two millennia, the basin of the Coachella Valley has been inundated to the +42' elevation by prehistoric. Lake Cahuilla, an immense lake that extended about 105 miles in length, from modern La Quinta southward to beyond the international border with Mexico. About A.D. 1,500 the lake basin dried up rather suddenly when the Colorado River altered its course to the other side of its delta cone and its flow discharged directly into the Gulf of California. In the rain shadow of the high Santa Rosa Mountains to the west, the valley basin then assumed its current environmental nature as a dry desert region. The nearby rocky highlands and ridges forming the western side of the Coachella Valley are parts of the Santa Rosa Mountains. These mountains are composed of granitic and metamorphic rocks. The soils infilling the adjacent portions of the valley have weathered and been transported from these mountains, and they generally are light colored, alluvial, silty sandy loams, with various amount of gravels. The natural biota in this region is a desert scrub community. In this warm valley basin climate, the soils are suitable for various types of agriculture (including row crops, grapes, and alfalfa, plus date and citrus groves) where water can be provided, and many tracts of land have been cleared and farmed. The sunny desert climate itself also has been an attraction, particularly for winter resort visitors and seasonal residents. The drainages along this inland side of the mountains flow generally easterly into the Whitewater River and then southerly into the Coachella Valley basin. Beneath the dry desert surface, there is considerable underground water within portions of the valley basins, but water wells are required to access this important resource. The natural drainage of Bear Creek from the Santa Rosa Mountains had eroded a major storm water channel across the Tradition property. Since the 1930s with the creation of the residential subdivisions forming the community of La Quinta across the gently sloping alluvial fan northwesterly of the Tradition land, the modern Bear Creek drainage system has been channelized. Much of the storm flood water in this drainage now is directed by a levee to a channel on the west side of the residential tract. However, a sometimes substantial portion of the natural drainage still traverses the Tradition tract and intersects the alignment of old Avenue 52. Historic Context. The following section, on local historic developments as they relate to the Tradition property and the old Avenue 52, is drawn subtanially from the draft "City of La Quinta, Historic Context Statement" (Mouriquand, September 1996). Although not yet formally completed and accepted by the City, this 55-page draft document provides an excellent historic overview of developments within La Quinta, and provides a regulatory context for assessing the local historic significance of local sites and landmarks of potential planning importance. This document establishes three local historic contexts for La Quinta: (1) Prehistory and Early Settlement, (2) Resort Industry, and (3) Cove and Village Development. 4 A•.:i 016 Early Settlement. Historic settlement in the Coachella Valley followed the United States government's 1852-58 land surveys which set out and divided the territory into townships and mile -square sections. Subsequently, most roadways and street easement through the valley would follow the divisions of the girded sections of land. In the 1870s the Southern Pacific railroad was built through the Coachella Valley, and the government's payment to the railroad company included ownership title to the odd -numbered sections on nearby property, including the lands in the La Quinta area. The even -numbered sections were retained by the government, and soon became available for homesteads (Mouriquand 1996:20, 22-23). However, as shown on the 1901 map of the region, no development had yet occurred in the area of La Quinta. Several homesteads and farms were established in the La Quinta area in the 1900-1910 period, including the Point Happy, Burkett Homestead, and Rancho Xochimilco. Also, the Marshall Ranch was initiated in Section 7, on land purchased in 1902 from the railroad, or on homesteaded land in Section 6 purchased in 1903, or possibly both. Over the years, the Marshall Ranch was expanded with added land parcels; it passed through various owners, and now is the property proposed as the Tradition subdivision (Millis 1996, Mouriquand 1996:23, 28-29; Mellon and Associates 1996). These agricultural developments presumably resulted in the creation of the first major north/south wagon road into La Quinta. This road apparently went the several miles from Happy Point straight south to terminate at the Marshall Ranch, along the line dividing the middle of Sections 30, 31, and 6. For many decades, this old roadway alignment was called Marshall Street, but it now is the modern Washington Avenue. Resort Industry. Beginning in the 1920s, a series of resort hotels were built at La Quinta to take advantage of the warm desert climate. The first was the La Quinta Hotel constructed in 1926, and its golf course followed the next year (Mouriquand 1996:32- 36). Next, the La Quinta Country Club Estates subdivision was laid out in 1959, along with its famous tournament golf course, built on the west side of Washington Avenue (Mouriquand 1996:36-38). Recent desert golf resorts have followed, including P.G.A. West, the modern Rancho La Quinta, The Quarry, and a number of others. The Cove. The cove development, with a conceived commercial village district, was a series of 18 girded residential subdivisions platted throughout the 1930s in the cove to the west of the Tradition property, near the southern end of Washington Avenue. As a lot sales program, the small house lots were promoted as part of an imagined winter resort. However, many lots remained unbuilt for decades, and a commercial village never evolved (Mouriquand 1996:38-48). The cove subdivision streets were graded but not paved, as revealed on aerial photographs of 1939-1949. Later, some streets were oiled. In 1982 the City of La Quinta was incorporated and began the maintenance and upgrading of local streets and other infrastructure. The road and streets, as such, within the local community have not been explicitly included or considered within the draft "City of La Quinta, Historic Context Statement." Heretofore, older 'local' streets, as such, have not been considered to be significant under the criteria for listing as historic landmarks on the National Register, the California Register, or the City 's inventory of local historic resources. 5 .�.;0i 017 CHAPTER III METHODS OF INVESTIGATION The methods employed for this historic resource investigation included: (1) a field reconnaissance along the old Avenue 52 alignment, (2) a review of the regional historical literature, (3) a review of the County Assessor's land title map records along Avenue 52, (4) interviews with City staff on the recent history of Avenue 52, and (5) the assembling of primary archive sources on the roadway alignment., Field Reconnaissance. A field reconnaissance was conducted along the old Avenue 52 alignment on December 26, 1996. Avenue 52 is a crowned road pavement of asphalt, but no sidewalks or curbs have been installed along most segments of the street. The project alignment was driven, walked, and photographed. Most areas on both sides of old Avenue 52 are agricultural fields. Just to the west of the Tradition property, the old street has been renamed Frances Hack Lane, and the south side of this street has been developed with a Riverside County fire station, with the building and yards of the City's Public Works Department, and with a City park with tennis courts and other park facility. Historical Literature. A draft document entitled "City of La Quinta, Historic Context Statement" (draft, dated September 1996) outlining the history of the community has been prepared by Leslie J. Mouriquand, Associate Planner, in the City's Community Development Department. This document has not yet been finalized or accepted by the City's Historic Preservation Commission. However, this important draft statement provides a substantial historic context for appreciating the historical development themes represented within the community of La Quinta. This 55-page draft document is a well structured community history. It notes many locations locally recognized to be of historic local importance, and it names many of the people considered important in the history and development of the La Quinta area. This statement summaries most of the published historical literature on the area's potential landmarks, and much new information is contained in this document that is not otherwise in the published historical literature. Riverside County Assessor's Office Records. The official land records of the County of Riverside Assessor's Office were secured from a proprietary published CD- ROM disc updated through December 1994. These official records include the Assessor's parcel maps along old Avenue 52, plus data on the ownership and land use of each parcel along the street alignment. 0 -�•� �� 018 Interviews. Interviews were conducted on the history of Avenue 52 with Christine di Iorio of the City of La Quinta's Community Development Department, and with Michael Hudson, who previously had worked for the City of La Quinta when the old Avenue 52 was being vacating and development of the successor alignment occurred. Primary Archives Sources. Primary source documents on historic developments along the project alignment were assembled from various archival institutions. Copies of original plats and maps, historic aerial photographs, etc., were secured and reviewed for this investigation. To provide a historic description and to date the historical development of the old Avenue 52 and developments along the road alignment, a series of primary mapping sources were assembled from the archives of The City of La Quinta, Community Development Department; The County of Riverside, Transportation -Land Management Agency; and The Keith Companies. These many important primary sources are listed by year in Table 1. Table 1. Primary Historical Sources relating to or depicting old Avenue 52 1856 US Land Office Survey township map (Riv. Co. Doc. 429/ N, Twp) 1858 US Land Office Survey section map 1901 USGS Indio 30' quad map, 1904 edition (surveyed in 1901) 1913 Survey of N 1/2 of Sec 12, T6S R6E, Dec. 1913 (Riv. Co. Doc. 5/ 9, RS) 1915 Survey of N portions of Section 8, July 1915 (Riv. Co. Doc. 5/ 25, RS) 1928 Survey No. 196, Section 6 [road] Survey, April 1928 (Riv. Co. Doc. 8/ 92, RS) 1930 County Road Survey, S 112 of Section 6, Sept. 1930 (Riv. Co. Doc. 024/ E! 6, R/W) 1930 Right of Way [map], 51st Ave and Marshall St, 9-10-30 (Riv. Co. Doc. 786/ DD, P/P) 1932 Survey No. 289, Marshall Subdivision, Feb. 1932 (Riv. Co. Doc. 10/ 16, RS) 1932 Survey of Record, in N portion of Section 6, 1932 (Riv. Co. Doc. 10/ 21, RS) 1938 Aerial Photograph, Whitewater River, Fairchild Aerial Surveys, Inc., 11-27-1938 1938 Aerial photograph, oblique, published in "Presenting La Quinta," 1943 1941 US Army Corps of Engineers, Toro Peak 15' quad topo map, 1941 1947 Record of Survey, in Section 6, 1947 (Riv. Co. Doc. 14/ 42, RS) 1949 Aerial Photograph, La Quints, 1949 1956 Plot Plan, James T. Holmes Ranch, La Quinta Area, Indio, June 26, 1956 1959 USGS Palm Desert 30' quad map, 1959 edition 1959 USGS La Quinta 15' quad map, 1959 edition 1980 USGS La Quinta 15' quad map, photorevised to 1980 from 1959 edition 1980 Historical map of La Quinta, published in "The History of La Quinta," 1980. 1980 Survey of Sections 7 and 8, Nov. 1980 (Riv. Co. Doc. 67/ 76, RS) 1988 Riverside County, The Thomas Guide, page 217-224, 1988 edition 1994 Riv. Co. Assessor's parcel map, updated to Dec. 1994 1996 Tradition, Tentative Tract Map, No. 12470, dated October 1996 7 •4•ti 6 019 Figure I. Reproduction of the USGS Indio 30' quad map (1904 ed.) actually surveyed in 1901 and showing the major Bear Creek drainage across Sections 6 and 7. Scale V = 2 miles, 1:13,000. .M.O (ri n29 Figure 2. Reproduction of Survey No. 196 of Sec. 6, Apr 1928, for Marshall, Rosecrans, etc. with a 60' easement for "County Road Survey" for the road [future .Ave. 52) dogleg east of the rocky ridge, Marshall St. south to mid -Sec. 6, and other roads. Scale 1" , 900'. (Riv. Co. Doc. 8/ 92, RS) .jd.0 021 P' o Q W '�r � , +�ul� °t C 7D .L 3I W ° ?I � o O cl) o o c `^e o E 4� O 0 U n 0 V A C 0 0..J a S 3T3'Yr—L_ � SS Fl la �n p .. r o , � •—�7--,H..,; �an-H = . y11,--fin'+ r q l U l ° C 4 ! el I6 � Vm .. T1 el L iN C p1 \ Mpgn p i e aeti, 0 LIM Figure 3. Reproduction of Survey for County Roads [Marshall St. in S 1/2 of Sec. 6 and Ave. 52 in W 1/2 of Sec. 6. with 60' easements], Sept. 1930, citing previous Marshall easement Deed 771-245 for Ave. 52 in E 1/2 Sec. 6. Scale 1" 900'. (Riv. Co. Doc. 024/ E/ 6, R/W) •+-0 a 022 cl I DF OFC DAOEF OAOE \ tii 89.99 �C 099 1s aS IF 4\ I I� I xaFvt I M, il.`..� V.:iiF. —� 2A;XrON/ Pew �gbwY._ `r 0 Q V w° Z V v i P, h Figure 4. Reproduction of Survey No. 289, John Marshall's subdivision in Section 6, indicated the "formally [previously] recorded" Marshall Street in S 1/2 of Sec. 6 and Avenue 52 in E 1/2 of Sec. 6. with 60' easements, February 1932. Scale 1" 490'. (Riv. Co. Doc. 10/ 16, RS) 0f(� �( wE+�Il I/2V Figure 5. Reproduction of US Army Corps. of Engineers, Toro Peak 15' quad topo map, 1941 edition, showing Ave. 52 developed across Section 6, but Marshall St. still essentially undeveloped in Section 6. Scale l" = 1 mile, 1:62,500. .�.'1 , n24 Figure 6. Reproduction of USGS Palm Desert 30' quad topo map, 1959 edition, showing Ave. 52 developed across Section 6 and "Marshall St" developed south. to Ave. 52. Scale 1" = 1 mile, 1:62,500. .+.Oij 025 well? Well ✓ ::.. 2 7 n � 31 32 \ o 1 Well it AVENUE \� 50 :::: Well /\ F ✓.` �.. :NCe11:S: I: ..... .i � 40 Wnel/ i/ ❑ . •n•,• '� l+...• . ...................... _ i11 —�J �WLL1W;l _ .Water--..::::� El aacI CCU y I. 4' Cl• i �as1.• i z5' •°.:::::•: •:: ::: :•::.tea..} m :1:::::::. Well J/ 58 ..•...•.•..... \ 60 n \�`\` `�1�� ✓\� Pump K- P ' ° e La ulnt3 .......... _ �V 1 _ IEEE v� _W VA '\J J n ) f r J( 1( � ( \��7 L ��I ,✓ I' III}/lam- r,1� '.I l�'I f I\�.�- i Ih\ Figure 7. Reproduction of USGS La Quinta 15' quad topo map, 1959 edition, showing Avenue 52 across Section 6, recent subdivisions in the center of Section 6, and large groves on the ranch land south of Avenue 52. Scale P = 2,000', 1:24,000. 026 C 4 4, t Well, ....... ..... ........... ............ . IM0 0 00 W gr ooao�'7 4T ................ Ak/ 000ao 58 ............... ............. ............ -UMP La Quinta'. ...... ........... .......... ar o Figure 8. Reproduction of USGS La Quinta 15' quad topo map, photorevised to 1978 (1980 ed.), showing Avenue 52 across Section 6, groves along of Avenue 52, and the recent built drainage diversion levee. Scale V = 2,000', 1:24,000. "d. U i,' 0 2 7 4` i ! a� lssdvs � 8 ArosWadss� @$e � L._ .vases 3"-j14°F J.lr,ro.eeN ^]j]j]]jj E p 8@`s Y o LU •. @�6.6 b8 msts �st.ro.ov — 5 �! / � w �'6 a ,rr.J,r C tsarLs � sw.rav w MYwM rlNw ti -,03 Zko ♦ � o [YnJf/ .4 I!H 2 LLA p3 W � •. � \ �. •N'jI E y N W 7 0 @ pL ! 8 e4b11-b R 1 i� O 7{ Z '7 8 se'Onwrs9 NoiN9nN _ -IAA �a'o:lo.oN '! sa— - •JJ,Ja.o' �•' R Y J,1L /OYttr) (O'ILIS 3 eM � �la Ali Figure 9. Reproduction of Survey of Sections 7 and 8, Nov. 1980, showing Avenue 52 deviating into Section 6 and extending east from "Adams St" along section line. Scale 1" , 1,650'. (Riv. Co. Doc. 67/ 76, RS) "w-10 0 028 Jno Y713NJ102 NOSH3!!3V� L ' r uirvn eiiD •.• ravine r+ _+1 tl v I WG, a Oi o 0 ok.O—.----------.— _ 3 t 3 iY i � J+ l� h LLL V 1V^0 m ®^ tl � 1 R I\ n 4 Q y `• 1 i I i y M I � .t— I siv7a � b I rT— bi Figure 10. Reproduction of composite Riv. Co. Assessor's parcel maps, Dec. 1994, with (a) old 60' wide road in Sec. 6 from Avenida Bermudas to "Adams Street," and (b) old road and new 110' wide Ave. 52 in Sec. 5 from "Adams St." to Jefferson St. Scale 1" — 670'. (Assessor's Maps, Book 769, Pages 16, 17, and 22) .�.0i 023 ------------------ - - - - -- T Figure 11. Reproduction of the northern portion of the Tradition subdivision, Tentative Tract Map, No. 12470, dated October 1996, showing the old Avenue 52 alignment to be vacated and the new Avenue 52 on the north side of the tract. Scale V 610'. (Keith International, Inc., T.T. No. 12470). -y_f)„ n30 CHAPTER 4 OLD AVENUE 52 DEVELOPMENT The western most one -mile -long segment of old Avenue 52, that portion of the curved old roadway extending eastward from Avenida Bermudas, situated within Section 6, and traversing the Tradition subdivision property, was officially surveyed in 1930.as a County Road and soon was developed. At this same time, the easement dedicating the alignments for the southern most portion of Marshall Street (now Washington Street) terminating at Avenue 52 also was dedicated, but this southern portion of Marshall Street remained undeveloped for several decades. A small portion of this road easement that became the old Avenue 52 had been platted in 1928, apparently to provide private access to the Hacienda del Gato property. In 1985-87 the City of La Quinta moved to vacate the old Avenue 52 alignment and to develop a new wider Avenue 52 alignment just to the north. This successor east/west Avenue 52 was constructed in 1989-90. With the current processing of the Tradition subdivision, the easement for the old Avenue 52 alignment will be vacated and be redeveloped as part of this residential subdivision and its amenities. The First Road (Marshall Street) - The Marshall Ranch. The 1901 government map of the area that was to become La Quinta indicates that no roads or development has yet occurred in this area as of that date (Figure 1). However, farmsteads and agricultural plots taken up in the next few years presumably resulted in the creation of the first major north/south wagon road into La Quinta. This road presumably went the two -and -a -half or three miles from Happy Point straight south to terminate at the Marshall Ranch, along the line dividing the middle of Sections 30, 31, and 6. For many decades, this old roadway alignment was called Marshall Street. It now is the modern Washington Avenue. Unfortunately, no early maps have been located which depict the actual development of this early roadway. Several major homesteads and large farms were established in the area along this presumed roadway to the Marshall Ranch in the years between 1900 and 1910. These included the Point Happy ranch, the Burkett Homestead, and the Rancho Xoc:himilco (Mouriquand 1996). Importantly, in 1902 or 1903 John L. Marshall reportedly initiated a ranch in Section 7 on land purchased from the railroad (Mouriquand 1996:23, 28-29), or on homesteaded land in Section 6 (Millis 1996), or both. John Marshall reportedly farmed on his local ranch lands until his death there in a farming accident in 1938 (Millis 1996). It is uncertain just where the early headquarters for the Marshall Ranch land was located, and further research will be necessary to resolve the issue. Over the years, the Marshall Ranch was expanded with added parcels of land, some being located in Section 7 and some in the adjacent Section 6 to the north (as shown in Figure 2, 3, and 4). Marshall even may have owned and leased other farm tracts elsewhere in the nearby valley. Marshall did purchase and speculated on city lots in the near by community of Indio (Millis 1996). I3 ,14.j6 031 While some writers suggest that Marshall's ranch house was near the Hacienda del Gato in Section 7 (Mouriquand 1996, Millis 1996; and Mellon and Associates 1996), it is possible that Marshall had his ranch house on the flat agricultural land near the central portion of Section 6. If so, then the early north/south "Marshall Street" roadway actually may have terminated near the middle of Section 6, as suggested by a 1928 subdivision map of properties owned by Marshall (Figure 2). In any case, the principal La Quinta area roadway south to this ranch long carried the name of "Marshall Street," as is seen even as late as the 1959 government maps of the area (as shown in Figures 6 and 7). Three other factors could support the inference that Marshall's ranch headquarters may have been near the center of Section 6. First, on the earliest Fairchild aerial photograph of the valley taken in the fall of 1938, the tracts owned by John Marshall in Section 6 (as shown on the 1928 survey map, Figure 2) appear to have been developed with intensive agriculture. In contrast, the lands in Section 7 to the south and most others surrounding tracts appears to have been less intensively farmed. Second, the natural drainage of Bear Creek created major storm flood channels across Section 7 and to the northwest almost to the center of Section 6 (as shown in Figures 1 and 5). The more northern land of Marshall in Section 6 would have been less susceptible to flood washing and erosion. The intermittent but severe flood channels created by this natural drainage also may explain why the subdivision map platted in 1928 (Figure 2) had no proposed streets across the southern or the western portions of Section 6. Third, being slightly lower and on a flatter portion of the local alluvial fan, it may have been easier for Marshall to provide well irrigation to this agricultural land near the center of Section 6. No roadways along the future [old] Avenue 52 alignment are evident on very early maps of the tracts along the what was to become the Avenue 52 roadway. Several very early survey maps, one for 1913 and one for 1915, are on file that document properties in the area. Neither of these early maps make reference to any roadway although they carefully reference and document all the found survey monuments (Riv. Co. Doc. 5/ 9, RS; Riv. Co. Doc. 5/ 25, RS). The Hacienda del Gato in Section 7. Sometime before the late 1920's, John Marshall sold a 33-acre tract in the south center of Section 6 (and almost certainly he also sold the additional adjacent central tract to the south in Section 7). When an April 1928 survey map was prepared for the Section 6 area (Figure 2), William S. Rosecrans was listed as the owner of the south central tract. Rosecrans was a wealthy real estate developer from Los Angeles and an oil tycoon (Mouriquand 1996). The sale of this south central tract is important because it was on this tract, actually on the adjacent central tract to the south in Section 7, that the fabulous and surviving Hacienda del Gato was constructed. The survey map prepared and filed in 1928 (Figure 2) may well be a map record for the official recording of a private road easement across the Marshall lands to the Rosecrans tract(s) which otherwise would have been land locked and inaccessible. 19 -4.6- 032 The survey map makes reference to a "map of County Road Survey." Importantly, the 60' road easement westerly from the southeast corner of Section 6 established the diagonal road alignment from near the section corner to avoid the rocky ridge that jutted across and intersected the south section line. Later, this diagonal easement alignment to the Hacienda del Gato would become a part of the old Avenue 52. By inference, this April 1928 survey map indicates that William Rosecrans already was the owner of this certain tract. However, whether Rosecrans had just purchased the tract, or whether he had secured it some years earlier, is not entirely clear. This map seems to be only about a road easement to a land locked property, and it may not be part of an actual land sale transfer documentation. If this map had been a part of the original land sale transaction to Rosecrans, one would expect that the transfer of tracts also would have included the adjacent central tract in Section 7, and that property is not included on this map document. The adjacent central tract in Section 7 is the location where the fabulous Hacienda del Gato was constructed (Plot Plan, James T. Holmes Ranch, La Quinta Area, Indio, June 26, 1956). The surviving landmark buildings of the Hacienda del Gato have been described by Mellon and Associates (1996). Although records as yet have not yet been located that provide an exact date for the construction of thismagnificent hacienda and its surrounding facilities, their construction has been presumed to have occurred in the 1920s. Now, this newly recognized 1928 survey map strongly infers that William Rosecrans may have had built the Hacienda del Gato in 1928, or possibly several years before, whenever he acquired these tracts of property. The 1930 County Road Survey. In September 1930 two right of way surveys were completed in La Quinta for County roads. One survey platted the 60' right of way for the improvement of Marshall Street from Avenue 49 to Avenue 51 (from the center of Section 31 southward to the center of Section 6) (Riv. Co. Doc. 786/ DD, P/P). A second survey (reproduced here as Figure 3) platted the 60' easements for improvements of the [Marshall Street] roadway further southward from the center of Section 6 [Avenue 51] to a complete new 60' easement creating the original [old] Avenue 52 alignment curving and spanning across the entire width of Section 6. The new easement creating the curved Avenue 52 alignment spanning Section 6 actually was created around the northerly front of the tracts in Sections 6 and 7 then owned by William Rosecrans. The 1930 County Road Survey map (Figure 3) indicates William Rosecrans as the owner of the parcels south of the new Avenue 52 alignment in both Section 6 and Section 7, except for the parcel east of the high ridge. Also, this 1930 map has the name of Carmelita Rosecrans as the owner on a block of parcels where the new Avenue 52 alignment has a double curve near its western end; this block of parcels probably includes the principal flood water drainage channel through the ranch, and a drainage culvert probably was necessary near the north end of the double curve. Noteworthy, the previous private road easement from the east to Rosecrans' property is cited on the map as dedicated by the deed number 771- 245 recorded with the County. 20 -■.-J0 033 The new alignment creating the original Avenue 52 through Section 6 and on eastward probably was developed and improved shortly after the survey was completed in 1930. At that time, the plans for the subdivision plans for the cove directly west of the Rosecrans ranch were being prepared, apparently by the Palm Springs Land & Irrigation Company (Mouriquand 1996:39). Development of this new alignment creating Avenue 52 across Section 6 provided a new and improved second access for the residential subdivision program planned in the cove. This new access street would provide an easy connection to the east, with the community of Indio. Second, by this period, John Marshall apparently had bought a home and was speculating on city lots in Indio (Millis 1996), and Marshall also may have added his influence to lobby the County for the improvement of this new roadway between his ranch and his interests in Indio. Third, at that time, Rosecrans probably could have influenced those in power to provide a substantial and modern road to access the front of his vast and important ranch with its hacienda facilities. On the subsequent government map of the area, in 1941 (Figure 5), the Avenue 52 alignment through Section 6 is indicated to have been substantially improved. Similarly, the Fairchild aerial photograph of 1938 shows development details along the Avenue 52 alignment. Interestingly, the right of way alignment for Marshall Street southward to Avenue 52 was not developed and improved at this same time. The 1941 map of the area (Figure 5) indicates the southern portions of Marshall Street remains essentially unimproved for a decade and more. On the map of 1941 (Figure 5) a drainage channel for the western portion of the Bear Creek drainage is indicated as running diagonally across the southern part of Section 6, and the only partial developed roadways in this area (indicated by dashed lines) seem to be plotted to avoid crossing this major drainage channel. In 1932 John Marshall created a subdivision of five -acre parcels from his tracts within Section 6 (as shown in Figure 4). Presumably these five -acre parcels were for sale as residential lots, although these tracts may have been proposed for leasing or for sales as small farms. This subdivision map also indicates the 60' easement for connecting Marshall Street with the new Avenue 52 alignment. Another 1932 survey of record also references the 60's easement for Marshall road through the middle of Section 6 (Riv. Co. Doc. 10/ 21, RS). However, the subsequent 1941 map of the area (Figure 5) indicates that this Marshall Street improvement easement remained undeveloped through the south half of Section 6. Further, after nine years (as indicated by Figure 5), no structures had been built on the five -acre lots Marshall had created. During the 1940s, the years of World War II and those immediately following, few new developments occurred in the La Quinta area. The aerial photograph of 1949 shows few new local buildings or features beyond those evident on the two aerial photographs from 1938. Thus, while the US Army Corp. map of 1941 (Figure 5) depicts the many developments from the 1920s and 1930's, this map also would fairly represent the area until the 1950s because almost no substantial new building occurred in the 1940s. 21 �...� ., 0 3,1 Post World War II Developments. Through the 1950s some development again was occurring in the La Quinta area. The street plan in the cove subdivision was completed, and a several hundred residences were constructed there, although the vast majority of home lots still remained vacant. New subdivisions (not those laid out by Marshall in 1932) also were developed in Section 6, beginning about 500 feet north of Avenue 52. The emergent new landscape with these developments is depicted on the government topo maps of 1959 (Figures 6 and 7). Probably about 1947-49, Marshall Street was improved and developed southward to its terminus at Avenue 52. This new street and its terminus is apparent on the 1949 aerial photograph and on subsequent maps (as shown in Figures 6 and 7). The easements for this street improvement had existed since 1930 (as shown in Figure 3). A new survey of record from April 1947 platted the 60's street only through the north half of Section 6 (Riv. Co. Doc. 14/ 42, RS). Thus, the southern terminus of Marshall Street with Avenue 52 apparently was constructed between 1947 and 1949, a few years after the ending of World War II. The old Avenue 52 corridor through Section 6 remained essentially unchanged over the decades, as depicted in the governments maps of 1930, 1932, 1941, 1959, and even 1978 (Figures 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8). Actually, the photorevised map of 1978 (Figure 8) [in color coding on the original edition of the map] indicates a number of minor road improvements had been made since 1959. The radius of the road curves near both the east and west portions of the section had been redesigned and widened. Also, at the intersection of the renamed Washington Street with Avenue 52, the original curves had been eliminated with a redesigned straight intersection. A new flood water levee extending almost to Avenue 52 had been built along the west side of the grove on the old Rosecrans ranch between 1959 and 1978. The photorevised map of 1978 (Figure 8) [in color coding on the original edition of the map] indicates the presence of this major flood control feature. This new flood levee may have been coordinated with a redesigned water culvert where the drainage intersected Avenue 52. At the southeast corner of Section 6, a partially developed roadway extended northward for decades, and on some maps this road segment was called "Adams Street." This road may never have been paved, but it may have been a graded. The easement for this half -mile long road was established in 1928 (Figures 2, 3, and 4). A single ranch house or farm building was located for many decades on the east side of this road near the central eastern side of Section 5. This road and this structure are evident on many maps (Figures 5, 6, 7 and 8). Although the easement still on record (Figure 10), this small segment of Adams Street extending northward from Avenue 52 was abandoned in the 1980s, and it does not intersect the new Avenue 52. Vacating old Avenue 52. The City of La Quinta was incorporated in 1982 and then became responsible for the streets within the City. In April 1985 the City Council adopted the Avenue 52 Specific Plan Amendment (Plans No. 85-005 and 85-007) and related tentative tract maps. The plan for Avenue 52 involved the vacating of the old 22 .4.1 „ 035 Avenue 52 alignment easement east from Avenida Bermudas to a point 1,320 feet west of Jefferson Street and provided for a new successor alignment (City Resolution No. 85-38 of April 16, 1985). This action was taken following the Planning Commission "review and noticed public hearing all in accordance with applicable provision of law." However, minor and inadvertent procedural omissions in the initial action required that the City Council reaffirm the prior resolution and adopt in May 1987 a correcting resolution (City Resolution No. 87-21 of May 21, 1987). The Specific Plan Amendment for Avenue 52 apparently did not require an Environment Impact Statement, and apparently any possible historic significance of the old roadway was not a concern; however, the project file can no longer be located. While road work contracts were organized, the old Avenue 52 roadway continued in the following year (Riverside County, The Thomas Guide, page 217-224, 1988 edition). The successor alignment for Avenue 52 was constructed in 1989 and 1990, as best recalled by City staff of the time. The mapped 110' easement for the alignment of the new Avenue 52 is depicted in Figure 10. The successor alignment for the wide, new Avenue 52 extends east -west across Section 6 and through most of Section 5. From Avenida Bermudas the new Avenue 52 curves northeastward about one -quarter mile, extends due east about one mile, and then curves southeastward to rejoin the old alignment about one -quarter mile from its intersection with Jefferson Street. With the buildings of the new Avenue 52, portions of the old Avenue 52 roadway have been blocked to traffic, a portion of the street pavement has been broken up, certain eastern portions still remain in use, and the western most portion has been renamed Frances Hack Lane. Riverside County Fire Station 32 is maintained in facilities on the north side of Frances Hack Lane. With the processing of the Tradition subdivision by the City, the easement for most of the old Avenue 52 alignment, that portion within the Tradition subdivision, will be formally vacated and then be redeveloped as part of this residential subdivision and its amenities, as shown in Figure 11. A field survey of the old Avenue 52 roadway was accomplished on December 1996. The old road is a 24' wide crowned asphalt pavement. Throughout the road segment to be abandoned there are no curbs or improved gutters. Metal barricades have been installed to block traffic from the closed portions of the old street. Photographic documentation of the old Avenue 52 is provided in Appendix I. Few features of note line exist along the sides of the old Avenue 52. The tracts adjacent the old street through the Tradition project area are fallow agricultural fields. Tall eucalyptus trees line the south side of the street in front of the old Rosecrans ranch with the Hacienda del Gato. The stone wall and iron entrance gate to the front driveway to the hacienda have been documented (Mellon and Associates 1996). The groves once present on the old Rosecrans property in Section 6 and 7, as shown in Figures 8 and 9, have been cut and removed. Along the old Avenue 52 roadway on the properties east of the old Rosecrans property, in Sections 5 and 8, the old citrus groves (evident in Figures 8 and 9) still remain. Tall old tamarisk trees line a segment of the south side of the old road there to protect the citrus grove. A tall, rough hedgerow of massive Pyracantha line the north side of the old segment of the road there to protect the citrus grove to the north. 23 03S ��: 1 , CHAPTER 5 PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS This historic resource evaluation report had documented the development of the old Avenue 52 in Section 6 which is being abandoned and planned for redeveloped. This roadway was officially surveyed in late 1930 as a County Road and soon was developed. In 1985-87 the City of La Quinta resolved to vacate this old Avenue 52 alignment and to develop a successor Avenue 52 to the north which was soon constructed. With the processing of the Tradition subdivision, the vacated easement for the old Avenue 52 will be redeveloped as part of this residential subdivision and its amenities. The old Avenue 52 through Section 6 does not warrant historic landmark status under federal, state, or local regulations, although it was created over 60 years ago. As a local roadway, Avenue 52 served as part of the transportation infrastructure of the emergent community of La Quinta. In terms of the criteria for landmark status, the roadway itself was not associated, in any direct way, with specific events or individuals that made a significant contribution to the regional history or cultural heritage. Nor does it embody any distinctive [engineering -architectural design] characteristics of a creative or artistic individual, or is it likely to yield [archaeological] information important to the regional history. Further, in terms of landmark regulations, the integrity of the old Avenue 52 and the historic integrity of its setting have been severely impacted and altered in recent years. The City voted to vacate and abandon this street as a public thoroughfare in the 1980s. The alignment has been barricaded and sections of the asphalt pavement have been broken up. The citrus groves long adjacent to the road in Section 6 have been removed, and the fields are fallow as plans for their residential development are processed. Traffic has been diverted to a wider successor Avenue 52 built through Sections 5 and 6. Thus, in terms of the regulatory criteria of the National Register of Historic Places (P.L 89- 6765, U. S. C. 470, 36 CFR 60, 36 CFR 800), the California Register of Historical Resources (Cal. P. R. C. 5024.1), the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. P.R.C. 21000 et seq., State CEQA Guidelines, Appendix K), and the City of La Quinta Historic Preservation Ordinance (City Ordinance #523), the old Avenue 52 does not appear to be eligible for landmark status or for historic preservation. In terms of the current processing of the tentative tract map for the Tradition subdivision project, it is recommended that no further plan considerations or mitigation measures are warranted with respect to Avenue 52 beyond the documentation and recordation accomplished with this report. Copies of this report will be placed on file with the City and with the regional information center of the State's Office of Historic Preservation. 24 -° 037 mil REFERENCES CITED La Quinta Historical Society 1990 The History of La Quinta, The Gem of the Desert. La Quinta, La Quinta Historical Society. Mellon and Associates 1996 Marshall Ranch/ Hacienda del Gato, Historic Resource Evaluation. Report prepared by Mellon and Associates, Historic Preservation Consultants. Millis, Eward 1996 Hacienda Del Gato, Lore and Legend. La Quinta, La Quinta Historical Society. Mouriquand, Leslie J., Associate Planner, 1996 Draft, City of La Quinta, Historic Context Statement, September 1996. Report prepared for the La Quinta Historic Preservation Commission, by Leslie J. Mouriquand, Associate Planner, Community Development Department, City of La Quinta. Palm Springs Land and Irrigation Co. 1943 Presenting La Quinta. Reprinted 1991 by the La Quinta Historical Society, La Quinta. Sutton, Mark Q., and Philip J. Wilke 1986 Archaeological Investigations at La Quinta, Salton Basin, Southeastern California. Report prepared by the Archaeological Research Unit, University of California, Riverside. Sutton, Mark Q., and Philip J. Wilke 1988 Archaeological Investigations at CA-RIV-1179, CA-RIV-2823, and CA-RIV-2827, La Quinta, Riverside County, California. Report prepared by the Archaeological Research Unit, University of California, Riverside. Wilke, Philip J. 1984 An Archaeological Assessment of the Burns Ranch and Adjacent Properties, La Quinta, Riverside County, California. Report prepared by the Archaeological Research Unit, University of California, Riverside. 25 ��._ 038 APPENDIX I PHOTO DOCUMENTATION, OLD AVENUE 52 -y0 039 i ^JS xW* x{,i... i' "{"fi.L iC�C 2� 4� f t al .. F V 4 '$`$ } ,kxrj i r A p �(. F "fir f J 1 I4{ { ti r:l 1 A rf;rtf "y, aINA t r �'i �T 4Y II i � ✓ C • T t View (top) looking E from Frances Hack Lane at barricaded old Ave. 52 roadway, and (bottom) broken up pavement of Ave. 52 with drainage levee beyond, looking E. 4g :tp r ., .y� � +F � 45 1 x �� .tlr ey �: . ,l t , r.''. �Y 1 1 I � �r � �. � ath � :� i A•� �(� � i ! i p l"�`Ji., I Ih { I i V II ��,�M1�y,y�+ � .. %� w r `,_I �� `�� f� .,`meµ. ___. �i '-1— r` . .��\/�� "- � � � `� \� & 3 � � \ - .{� `y \.� � » 2z\ \��d(:��/ z- ?�wc \ 2.� � §� � zv�: ,. .yy� , .�. � �� ». .�eaa� �� ©��:w�« > k_ n as �+ SJ T�•qA, .,�s, ''~ ," x�,�y � iep a , J�+'Y, '.-• s y a Nc • f P '4 J irk ,:P .r ♦v .J �';� 1 C p �V i �e"YS yF IP P.1 5., F •`�ik _�' View (top) looking W along old Ave. 52 in Section 5 toward curve at rocKy rage, ana (bottom) fallow fields with distant citrus groves in Sections 5 and 8, looking E. ki n ♦ v i. r• I. t � �1 u _ 10. r Si+fir`. was" ]4iAlxd"fT'•.n t 4. h i i V vl r i tryk dye Y A r5 �'s u'tP��(3 T A� � j) y!J 4 }iy '�t k .: j J. � �'+ it /�[1 4.' _J 4 , r 1 r� m 1-7 4 ( t r t APPENDIX II HISTORIC RESOURCE RECORD FORM, OLD AVENUE 52 •w.Jj 048 Stete of Califomla The Resources Agency ? * Primary # DEPARTMENT OP PARKS+AND RECREATION"` - PRIMARY RECORD rinomiai t x' F . r y-r NRHP'Status Code -+ .` r 4 ' ° "s ,.. Other Uatt., �' ' s "i c}°;„r � x " r ; , r �T . A Y t-"e a Reviewer , y aarRReview_Code .g Page Hof _ 'Resource Name or #: (Assigned by recorder) Old Avenue 52, La Quinta Pt. Other identifier: Avenue 52; La Quinta 'P2. Location: ❑ Not for Publication IN Unrestricted 'a. County Riverside and (P2b and Plc or P2d. Attach a Location Map as necessary.) 'b. USGS 7.5' Ouad La Quinta Date 1980 T 6S . R 7E —'/. of ='/. of Sec 6 - S • B • B.M. c. Address Avenue 52 City La Quinta Zip 92253 d. UTM: (Give more than one for large and/or linear resources) Zone 11 ; 564650 mE/ 3725700 mN eastward to e. Other Locational Data: (e.g., parcel #, directions to resource, elevation, etc., as apprcpnate) 566280 mE/ 3725700 mN. Old Avenue 52 alignment east from Avenida Bermudas to Adams Street, across the entire width of Section 6. 'P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements- Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries) Old Avenue 52 is a 24—foot wide crowned asphalt pavement within a 60—foot road easement spanning the one —mile length across Section 6 (and extending further to the east). This segment of Avenue 52 (being abandoned) has no improved curbs or gutters. The adjacent tracts of land have been agricultural fields, but they are now fallow. 'P3b. Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) HP 37 Highway/roadways/trails 'P4. Resources Present: ❑Building EIStructure ❑Object ❑Site ❑District ❑Element of District ❑Other (Isolates, etc.) P5a. Photo or Drawing (Photo required for buildings, structures, and objects-) P5b. Description of Photo: (View, date, accession #) See HRER 1996 See Historic Resource Evaluation Report (1996) 'PG. Date Constructed/Age and Sources: ®Historic ❑Prehistoric ❑Both 'P7. Owner and Address: City of La Quinta 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 'P8. Recorded by: (Name, affiliation, and address) 'P9. Date Recorded: 12-24-96 'P10. Survey Type:(Descnbe) Reconnaissnnrp 'P11. Re ort Citation: (Cite surveyreponandothersources,rQrenter"none') "Historic Resource Evaluat'o Report The pOld Avenue 52, City of La Quinta by Paul G. Chace, The Keith Companies Dec. 199 ) *Attachments: NONE ®Location Map ®Sketch Map ❑Continuation Sheet Offudding, Structure, and Object Record ❑Archaeological Record []District Record fd Linear Feature Record ❑Milling Station Record ❑Rock Art Record ❑Artifact Record ❑Photograph Record ❑ Other (List) DPR 523A (1195) 'Required Information �Stateaof Celitomla The Resources Agency. �. r Primary 7T DEPARTMENT OF PAAKS AND RECREATION 'r i-HRI# { L�+trr. � � fi .x1;, 'e'¢5•f+:G „n ^ � s`.v".'- ry tr ry . ,. s s r.i ¢+ , ILGSTRUCTURE,�AND�OBJECT RECORD�"�� „t',,,,,' '` " ' Page � of 5 'NRHP Statue c„.�a HP 37 'Resource Name or If (Assigned by B1. Historic Name: Old Avenue 52 BZ Common Name: Avenue 52 B3. Original Use: County road B4. Present Use: Being abandoned and vacated '85. Architectural Style: Rural county roadway with crowned asphalt pavement 'B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations) The alignment for this county road was surveyed in late 1930 and developed soon thereafter. Action to vacate this easement was taken in 1985 and a successor Avenue 52 was built soon thereafter. '67. Moved? MNo ❑Yes ❑Unknown Date:--- Original Location: -- *88. Related Features: NONE B9a. Architect: Unknown b. Builder: Unknown '610. Significance: Theme Transportation infrastructurehrea La Quinta Period of Significance 1930-1985 Property Type street Applicable Criteria N/A (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity.) The old Avenue 52 through Section 6 does not warrant historic landmark status as a significant resource under federal, state, or local regulations. As a local roadway, Avenue 52 served as part of the transportation infrastructure in the community of La Quinta. In terms of the criteria of significance for landmark status, the roadway itself was not associated, in any direct way, with specific events or individuals that made a significant contribution to the local history. This mile -long segment of old Avenue 52 was officially surveyed in 1930 as a County road and soon was developed. About that time, the plans for the subdivision of the cove were being developed to the west. A small portion of this alignment had been platted in 1928 to provide private access to Wm. Rosecrans's ranch tract. In 1985-87 the City of La Quinta moved to vacate this street,and a successor Avenue 52 was constructed in 1989-90. 611. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) NONE 'B12. References: "Historic Resource Evaluation Report, (Sketch Map with north arrow required.) The Old Avenue 52, City of La Quinta" by Paul G. Chace (December 1996) 813. Remarks: See attached SKETCH MAP sheet. '814. Evaluator: Dr. Paul G. Chace, Historian _ 'Date of Evaluation: December 24 1996 (This space reserved for official comments.) DPR 523B (1195) 'Required Information Q5�J 'Jfa'6°O}{IYr178,eFi0a0UfCC8genC�%� Saga e. F�l�maly'if i '%r '.c r 4d iDEP�MEhAHKSAND AECRFATJON t �IRfi ', �' '%.a€ Page 3 of 5 Resource Name or k: (Assigned by recorder) Old Avenue 52, La Quinta L1. Historic and/or Common Name: Avenue 52 (2a. Portion Described: ❑ Entire Resource ❑ Segment ❑ Point Observation Designation: b. Location of point or segment: (Provide UTM coordinates, legal description, and any other useful locational data. Show the area that has been field inspected on a Location Map) The segement of old Avenue 52 considered is the alignment west from Avenida Bermudas to Adams Street across the width of Section 6, from UTM 564650 mE/ 3725700 mN to 566280 mE/ 3725700 mN. L3. Description: (Describe construction details, materials, and artifacts found at this segment/point. Provide plans/sections as appropriate.) Old Avenue 52 is a 24-foot wide crowned asphalt pavement within a 60-foot road easement spanning the one -mile length across Section 6 (and extending further to the east). This segment of Avenue 52 (being abandoned) has no improved curbs or gutters. The adjacent tracts of land have been agricultural fields, but they are now fallow. L4. Dimensions: (In feet for historic features and meters for prehistoric features) a. Top Width 24 feet b. Bottom Width unknown c. Height or Depth unknown d. Length of Segment one -mile L5. Associated Resources: NONE L4e. Sketch of Cross -Section (include scale) NONE L6. Setting: (Describe natural features, landscape characteristics, slope, etc., as appropriate.) The adjacent tracts of land have been agricultural field but are now fallow. L7. Integrity Considerations: Action to vacate this roadway was taken in 1985. The road and the adjacent tracts now are being developed as a residential subdivision. Parts of the Avenue 52 have been barricaded and the pavement broken up. L8b. Description of Photo, Map, L8a. Photograph, Map or Drawing or Drawing (view, scale, etc.) Photos and maps in See Historic Resource Evaluation Report (1996) HREP (1996) DPR 523E (1/95) L9. Remarks: NONE L70. Form Prepared by: (Name, affiliation, and address) Dr. Paul G. Chace The Keith Companies 2955 Red Hill Avenue Co to Mesa, CA 92626 L11. Cate: Dec. 24, 1996 �� 051 State of Ca lfomla—The Resourcog Agency'--1:--:' '4:' 11-1 1 ", I Primary,# ID 5JP OFPARKSANDRECR L EA'nON'l NVAP "'T r1nomial Page 4 of _5 *Resource Name or # (Assigned by `ODO,dw) Old Avenue La •uinta 'Map Name: U5U5 La Quinta 7.5' quad *Scale: 1:24,000 *Date of Map: 1980 Well Ct 32 m7grall 0 rI If e II _J 60 • La Quintal DPR 523J (1/95) *Required informatiol ft'j.f) t, 052 State of Ca180Tie UEPJIRTNIENTAFPARKS � ter, c� Page 5 of _5_ *Resource Name or tt (Assigned by r000rder) Old Avenue I a uinta *Drawn By: Reproduction of original Survey map by A. C. Fulmor *Date: Sept. 1930 oLLjm w +Uj ulN D W'� ° F C r > C) U l ) .�® O a U. / 411 •a e, oe c h OY� Reproduced scale 1" approx.- 9 NOTE: Include bar scale and north arrow. v m aeC� n a " �., U {P{ ` L h O n A hN�n P Y. VI C Qi, h 3 r -r. n�an t ueol 'Required Information ..� 053 APPENDIX III RESUME OF PROJECT HISTORIAN .. 0 51 PAUL G. CHACE, Ph.D., SOPA Archaeologist, Historian Technical Services • Archaeological Investigations and Reports • Historic Landmark Assessments • Federal 106 and State CEQA Compliance • Heritage Research and Planning Experience Dr. Chacehas 18yeats experience directing archaeological programs servingtheculturalresources management needs of private developers and government agencies. Prior tojoining The Keith Companies, Dr. Chace operated an independent archaeological planning firm, serving as the Principal Investigator and organizing archaeological and historical assessments and legal compliance components for land development proj ects throughout southern California. Dr. Chace has conducted the archaeological programs required for the Caltrans Bakersfield Amtrak station, for the Las Montanas resort and housing subdivision in San Diego County, for land subdivisions in Riverside, San Diego, and Los Angeles Counties, for General Plan amendments in San Diego County, for Redevelopment Agency projects in the Cities of Banning, Fontana, and San Buenaventura, and for numerous similarprojects. His technical reports and management recommendations, addressing the legal aspects ofboth CEQA and Federal requirements, have been prepared for the planning, review, and permit processes ofvarious governmental agencies, including the State Office ofHistoric Preservation, the Water Resources Control Board, and the Coastal Commission, plus various counties and cities. For documentation of historical landmarks and heritage sites, Dr. Chace has assessed historic buildings near Lake Elsinore for a Bureau ofReclamation project, and near Lakeside for a San Diego County Public Worksproject. Forthe Bureau ofLand Management, he directed the investigation and site stabilization ofthe Army's 1860s Fort Piute whichprotectedthe old southern desert road into California. Atthe 1880s Sepulveda Building in Los Angeles' E1Pueblo State Park, he directed the archaeological study forthebuilding restoration andHistoric Structure Report. Dr. Chace also has published scholarly descriptions ofhistoric Chinese temples and Chinese community festivals in California. Dr. Chace is a past -president of the Society for California Archaeology and a member of the Society of Professional Archaeologists. In 1982-1984 he served on the State Legislature's California Heritage Preservation Task Force, and in 1991-1995 he has served on Caltrans T.E.A. Advisory Council. Education Ph.D., University of California, Riverside M.A., State University of New York, Oneonta B.A., California State University, Long Beach continued... M911W.'J28.9981P.NS.00 PAUL G. CHACE, Ph.D., SOPA Archaeologist, Historian Certifications Certified,1977, Society ofProfessional Archaeologists (SOPA) Qualified Archaeologist, for Orange County, San Diego County, and other southern California city and county agencies Certified Historian #528, 1986, California Council for the Promotion of History (CCPH) Affiliations • Society of Professional Archaeologists • Society for American Archaeology • American Anthropological Association • Pacific Coast Archaeological Society • Society for California Archaeology • Society for Historical Archaeology • California Council for the Promotion of History • Chinese Historical Society of Southern California Puhlications Dr. Chace has numerous publications on archaeology, CRM, and heritage; these include: "The Archaeology of'Cienaga,' the Oldest Historic Structure on the Irvine Ranch. Pacific Coast Archaeological Society Quarterly 5(3):39-55, 1969. "The Buck Gully 92 Site (Ora-89), the Archaeology of a Late Horizon Coastal Site in Orange County, California." Pacific Coast Archaeological Society Quarterly 7(4):1-44 (with Duane Hafner and others), 1971. "An Archaeological Survey of the Fuquay Ranch, Evidence of Hakatayan Tradition Land Use in the Southern Peninsular Range, San Diego County." Pacific Coast Archaeological Society 16(3):1-36, 1980. "The Kelly Site Complex: An Inland Encinitas Tradition Settlement in San Diego County." Pacific Coast Archaeological Society Quarterly 26(1):42-59, 1990. (with Dr. Mark Sutton) "Easement as Mitigation." Society for California Archaeology Newsletter l2(3):15-16,1978. "Perspectives on Archaeological Site Capping." Contract Abstract and CRM Archaeology 3(1):41-42, 1982. "Overseas Chinese Ceramics." In, The Changing Faces of Main Street, pp.509-530. The Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Buenaventura, 1976. "The Oldest Chinese Temples in California, A Landmarks Tour." Gum Saan Journal 14(1):1-19, 1991. "By a Great Meadow and a Mountain Lake, Archaeological Investigations ofthe SBR-935 site nearBaldwin Lake, in the Big Bear City area." Society for California Archaeology Proceedings, Volume 8, 1995. M9116 /9v, „ , s 'i 5 s M91160.],28.99dJ.PM500 ��fV BI #2 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DATE: FEBRUARY 20, 1997 ITEM: 1996 ANNUAL CLG REPORT TO SHPO BACKGROUND: Every year the State Office of Historic Preservation (SHPO) requires that the Certified Local Governments submit an annual report of their activities. Attached is a copy of the annual report prepared by staff for 1996. The report includes activities for both the Historic Preservation Commissioners and staff. RECOMMENDATION: No action is required. Attachment: 1. 1996 Annual CLG Report to SHPO Prepared by: Vslie Mouriqua} d, Associate Planner Submitted by: / 7 Christine di lorio, Plann ng Manager ,d. i. 057 CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT: PERIOD COVERED BY THIS REPORT: City of La Quinta January 1 to December 31, 1996 NARRATIVE SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Historic Preservation Commission: Nineteen -ninety-six was a busy year for the City of La Quinta Historic Preservation Commission and staff. Staff continued research into primary records for the Historic Context Statement, which included trips to local and regional libraries, government agencies, and local historical museums and archives. Numerous telephone contacts and inquiries were made to gather information. Several drafts of the document at various points of completion were reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission with comments. The research and review continues. Staff prepared a CLG grant proposal to fund the first city-wide historic resource survey in La Quinta. The Historic Preservation Commission reviewed and recommended approval of the proposal to the City Council. The City Council then approved the submittal of the proposal. This proposal was awarded funds in August. A discussion at the City Council level, as to the necessity and function of all of the City's commissions and committees, lead to an extension of commissioner terms for an additional year until a study of the matter could be completed. This commissioner term extension applies to the Historic Preservation Commissioners. With the resignation of Commissioner Steward Woodard, the City Council has permitted the City Clerk's Office to advertise to fill the vacancy. Application deadline is January 30, 1997. Applicants will be interviewed by the City Council and an appointment made to the Historic Preservation Commission. The City Council approved a recommendation from the Historic Preservation Commission to proclaim the month of May as La Quinta Heritage Month, in conjunction with National Preservation Week, and California Archaeology Week. This is the fourth year that the City of La Quinta has participated in the preservation observances. In June, the Historic Preservation Commission's Consultant Selection Committee met and interviewed four prospective consultants to conduct the city-wide historic resources survey. Mellon and Associates were recommended for selection. The City Council confirmed the recommendation and staff entered into contract agreements with Mellon and Associates. The Commission reviewed ten archaeological reports, this past year, prepared in compliance with CEQA and City policies for environmental review of various projects. One historical documentation report was reviewed by the Commission for the Hacienda Del Gato. Two Certificates of Appropriateness applications for design review were also considered by the Historic Preservation Commission. Staff: Staff members Christine di Iorio and Leslie Mouriquand, facilitated the La Quinta Historic Preservation Workshop, held at the historic La Quinta Hotel, November 2, 1996. Attendees from local historical societies, private consulting firms, other cities, and the general public were treated to presentations by Marion Mitchell -Wilson, Knox Mellon, Pam O'Connor, and Jayne Kistner. A copy of the workshop flier is attached. In June, staff member, Leslie Mouriquand, was asked by the City's Parks and Recreation Department to prepare and present a talk and activity for a group of children participating in a City -sponsored camp -out at Lake Cahuilla. The talk focused on local archaeology and the prehistoric Cahuilla Indians. In October, staff member, Leslie Mouriquand, lead a mobile workshop for the American Planning Association State Conference, held in Palm Springs. The workshop was half -day length, focused on the local archaeology and historic preservation efforts in La Quinta. The mobile trip stopped at a local archaeological site impacted by development, the Fish Traps archaeological site (National Register listed), and the Cabazon Tribal Council offices for a talk by tribal planners. Bruce Love of CRM TECH and Mike Mitchell of BLM assisted with the workshop. A copy of the conference program page is attached. In December, staff member, Leslie Mouriquand, was honored by the Association of Environmental Professionals with a certificate of recognition for an outstanding local cultural resources management program. A copy of the certificate is attached. Staff member, Leslie Mouriquand, is participating with Project Archaeology, a national curriculum project sponsored by the National Defense Department and the Bureau of Land Management. STATISTICAL SUMMARY: SURVEY: Mellon and Associates was selected as the City's consultant for city-wide historic survey. Phase I research and data gathering began October 1, 1996. NATIONAL REGISTER: No National Register assessments, or nominations were reviewed during 1996. 059 . ® e HISTORICAL CONTEXT: Draft Context Statement prepared by staff. Copy sent to SHPO for review and comments. Completion of document anticipated by end of 1997. FEDERAL TAX CERTIFICATION: DESIGN REVIEW: No tax certification applications were submitted or reviewed in 1996. 1. Certificate of Appropriateness 96-001 - Hacienda Del Gato project. Rehabilitation of historic hacienda in conjunction with proposed country club project. Approval recommended to City Council. 2. Certificate of Appropriateness 96-002 - Kiener Building. Seismic retrofit and rehabilitation of historic lumber yard main building and shed. Approval recommended to City Council. ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT REVIEW: The following projects were subject to environmental review in 1996: 1. CRM 96-001 - La Quinta Water Tank. (CRM TECH) 2. EA 87-077 - Rancho La Quinta (UCR ARU) 3. CRM 96-002 - DSUSD Admin. Center (Brian Smith & Assoc) 4. EA 96-325 - Home Depot (Keith Companies) 5. EA 96-327 - Starlight Dunes (CRM TECH) 6. EA 96-311 - Terracina Apts. (Keith Companies) 7. EA 96-328 - Lapis Energy (CRM TECH) 8. CRM 96-003 - Jefferson St.BLM (Keith Companies) 9. EA 96-330/96-331 - EZ Okie Tracts (Alexandrowicz) 10. EA 96-332 - La Quinta Self Storage (Keith Companies) MILLS ACT CONTRACTS: A Mills Act program has not been established in La Quinta. 060 LOCAL LANDMARK DESIGNATIONS: No designations were made during 1996. PUBLIC EDUCATION: Two exhibits were created in the City Hall display case. One exhibit featured the archaeological finds from the Adams Street Extension Project, and the other, an exhibit on the Historic Resources Survey Project. Each exhibit was featured for two months. A talk was given by staff member, Leslie Mouriquand, to a group of children participating in a City Parks and Recreation camp -out program. COMMISSION COMPOSITION AND ACTIVITIES: Current Members: Stewart Woodard, AIA., Public Member - Architecture, 2/6/96, 6/30/97 - extended to 6/30/98; Served until December 1996 until he had to resign upon appointment to the Planning Commission. E. A. (Ned) Millis, Public Member, 5/17/94, 6/30/96 - extended to 6/30/97. Serves as Chair of the Commission. On the Board of the La Quinta Historical Society. James DeMersman, History, 2/6/96, 6/30/97 - extended to 6/30/98. Curator of the High Desert Museum, Maria L. Puente, Art History, 5/17/94, 6/30/96 - extended to 6/30/97, Local educator. Robert S. Wright, Landscape Architecture, 5/17/94, 6/30/97 - extended to 6/30/98. Serves on the Board of the La Quinta Historical Society, Advisor: Staff: Lauren Weiss Bricker, Ph.D., Architectural History, April, 1995. No term expiration. Consultant and educator. Jerry Herman, Community Development Dir., Urban Planning - B.A. Christine di Iorio, Planning Manager, Architectural History - B.A., M. A. Leslie Mouriquand, Associate Planner, Anthropology/Archaeology- B.S., M.A. Betty Sawyer, Executive Secretary TRAINING: Current Members: E.A. Millis - La Quinta Historic Preservation Workshop, Nov.2, 1996. Maria L. Puente, La Quinta Historic Preservation Workshop, Nov. 2, 1996. Robert S. Wright, CPF Seismic Tools Workshop, Nov. 1996. Stewart Woodard, La Quinta Historic Preservation Workshop, Nov. 2, 1996, Jim DeMersman, National Trust Conference; CPF Conference. Support Staff. Jerry Herman, La Quinta Historic Preservation Workshop, Nov. 2, 1996. Christine di Iorio, La Quinta Historic Preservation Workshop, Nov. 2, 1996. Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Commission Landmarks Game, Jan. 20, 1996. California Environmental Quality Act Update Workshop, San Bernardino, Feb. 29, 1996. Leslie Mouriquand, La Quinta Historic Preservation Workshop, Nov. 2, 1996. California Environmental Quality Act Update Workshop, San Bernardino, Feb. 29, 1996. ATTENDANCE: (See Attached Chart) CHANGES IN PRESERVATION LAWS: None in 1996. OFFICIAL MINUTES: (See Attached) Prepared by: eslie Mour quand Associate Planner Submitted by. 1�6Z� Christine di Iorio Planning Manager .�.ui� 062 OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROFESSIONAL QUALIIFICATIONS .LA �9r cltn F (Name of Certified Local Government) Name: 1= • Q- „Z 27"&/44S ✓Commissioner _ Staff (Name of Commissioner or Staff) Date of Appointment: 64, 1Z 9::Z Date Term Expires: 6 r3o Certified Local Government procedures require local commissions to meet specific professional requirements. The commission shall include a minimum membership of five individuals with all members having demonstrated interests, competence, or knowledge in historic preservation. Commission members shall be appointed from among professionals in the disciplines of architecture, history, architectural history, planning, archeology, or other historic preservation -related disciplines, such as urban planning, American studies, American civilization, cultural geography, or cultural anthropology, to the extent that such professionals are available in the community. Commission membership shall also include lay members who have demonstrated special interest, competence, experience, or knowledge in historic preservation, American studies, cultural anthropology, cultural geography, or other historic preservation -related disciplines. Please complete the form on the reverse side to document the professional qualifications of the current commission members and staff. Also attach resume. Instructions: *CRF - "Closely Related Field" - field closely related discipline in historic preservation. Coursework should discipline itself is not always or obviously related. -I- OVER to this or other be evaluated if (History) +.J U, 063 36 Code of Federal Regulations Part 61: History Professional Qualifications ALTERNATIVE A ALTERNATIVE Bl ALTERNATIVE B2 ❑MA or Ph.D. in History ❑BA in History plus 7 BA in History plus or O MA/MS orPh.D. in CRF*: O BA in or CRF*: or O BA in CRF*: (specify field) (specify field) LLU ❑ 2 years full-time experience in history (check & attach explanation and dates) _ research writing teaching _ interpretation other/specify with a professional institution (name) academic institution historical org/agency other prof. inst. museum (specify field) ❑ Substantial contribu- tion through research & publication to body of scholarly knowledge in history. (list) Instructions: To meet standards in this discipline, you must be able to check off either: 1) a big box; Q 2) a big circle gad all the little boxes under one of the alternatives. One year s 12 months; full-time - 35 or 40 hour weeks. A year of professional experience need not consist of a continuous year of full-time work, but may be made up of discontinuous periods of full-time or part-time work adding up to the equivalent period. .JCXUe Qtj /fS .1-4v /s?&�0'66X. /¢y-71/e- IA. LA WUTAJ)r1 f%szecc tz SoGtFly -2- 064 Edward Millis 54-440 Avenida Carranza • La Quinn, CA 92253 • (619) 56"= • FAX (619) 554-4092 Graduate of Claremont Men's College - Claremont California Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration 1956 Summary of Management Experience Management Positions Technical Services Manager District Sales Manager Regional Sales Manager Systems Sales Manager Regional General Manager Regional Marketing Manager Vice President, Marketing Via President, Marketing President President Partial list of Consulting Clients t; Corporation Kaiser Industries Kaiser Industries Kaiser Industries Kaiser Industries Di Giorgio Corporation IaFrance Corporation Huntron Sales, Inc. Huntron Instruments, Inc. Huntron Insttumems, Inc. Marketing Services Group (Consulting) American Can Company AVG Productions, Inc. Burleson Airtech Corporation California Systems Associates Interior Construction Systems Port of New York Authority Star Circle Contractors, inc. Teledyne, Inc. - Piceo Division Teledyne Industries, Inc. - Pomona Cast Products Division TraosAmicrica Corporation Xerox Corporation Foundation Systems, Inc. W. B. hill and Associates. Btadken Division of Australian National Industries E.P.I.C., Inc. i Edward Millis page two Partial list of Published Articles Golf Industry Magazine "A Direct Line to Members" Tennis Industry Magazine "Ibe Club Newsletter" Tennis Industry Magazine "Creating a Tennis World" Salesman's opportunity Magazine "Pyramid Plan For Sales Success" Women in Business Magazine "So You Want to Sell?" Two Way Radio Dealer Magazine "Application - Troubleshooting Solid State Electronics" Mobile Tunes Magazine Troubleshooting to Reduce Downtime Partial list of Speaking Credits American Institute of Architects 1969 National Convention Association of Club Managers 1975 National Convention National Association of Home Builders 1975 Regional Convention Gypsum Association, 1976 Regional Convention Personal Height 6' 1" Weight 210 Age Health �llltuber 1Z. 1930 ent Married Yes Other President • LA Quinta Historical Society Vice President • St John's Lutheran Church - Palm Desert Member • Palm Desert Rotary Editor • Rotary newsletter I have been a member of the La Quinta Histodcal Society for fora years and have served on the Board of Directors for the same period. I am currently President of the organization_ My interests have always included history. My vacations throughout the country always feature time devoted to historical sites or subjects. I believe that my historical interests and managment background qualify me to serve my community as a historical Commissioner e•4 ( OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS .4 ![ z 4V c,, t (Name 6f Certified Local Government) Name: —'I i Jm��' r voom(I-0 (Name of Commissioner or Staff) Date of Appointment: Commissioner _ Staff Date Term Expires: Certified Local Government procedures require local commissions to meet specific professional requirements. The commission shall include a minimum membership of five individuals with all members having demonstrated interests, competence, or knowledge in historic preservation. Commission members shall be appointed from among professionals in the disciplines of architecture, history, architectural history, planning, archeology, or other historic preservation —related disciplines, such as urban planning, American studies, American civilization, cultural geography, or cultural anthropology, to the extent that such professionals are available in the community. Commission membership shall also include lay members who have demonstrated special interest, competence, experience, or knowledge in historic preservation, American studies, cultural anthropology, cultural geography, or other historic preservation —related disciplines. Please complete the form on the reverse side to document the professional qualifications of the current commission members and staff. Also attach resume. Instructions: *CRF — "Closely Related Field" — field closely related discipline in historic preservation. Coursework should discipline itself is not always or obviously related. —1— OVER to this or other be evaluated if (Architecture) Ll 36 Code of Federal Regulations Part 61: Architecture Professional Qualifications ALTERNATIVE A QProfessional degree in Architecture RLi QAt least 2 years full-time professional experience in Architecture. List SW_ LV'a gLO— ALTERNATIVE B State license to practice Architecture. c6�u IA' State (s) Instructions: To meet standards in this discipline, you must be able to check off both boxes under Alternative A or the box under Alternative B. Note that a "professional degree" means a five-year or graduate degree. One year - 12 months; full-time - 35 or 40 hour weeks. A year of professional experience need not consist of a continuous year of full-time work, but may be made up of discontinuous periods of full-time or part-time work adding up to the equivalent of two years. a -2- r . .1 E • THe W000atio GRoua BIOGRAPHY STEWART C. WOODARD.A.LA. Mr. Woodard was born on December 29,1913 in Washington D.C.. In 1948 L•e and his family moved to Cannel California, where he attended Carmel High Schenl. He received athletic scholarships from Stanford University and Cal -Berkeley in Northern California. He went on to attend Cal -Poly in San Luis Obispo, .-raduatine in 1957 with a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering. During this tine lie received ilia "ollowing. 1953 Delta Sierra Phi Fraternity, Cal -Poly 1956 Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity, Vice -President 1957 Deans List.- Cal -Poly 1957 Houor Award - Cal Poly Architectural Award Subsequent to his graduation, NIr. Woodard joined the Armed Services, !ater ha joined the Anny Reserves where he retired from the reserve unit as a First Sergeant in 1962. In 1958 Mr. Woodard joined various architectural finns in La Jolla, Pasadena, And West ' Los.Aigeles. lit 1960 lie joined ilia very prestigious architectural firm of William Pereira F.A.I.AT & Assoc. in Los Angeles, where lie eventually became Director of Design for the 125 nun finn. During his five-year history with the firm he worked on commissions throughout the world. Several loczl projects in which lie .vas involved were LAX in Los Angeles, 76,000 acre master plan for Irvine Ranch, Catalina Island master plan, Los Angeles'limes complex and many -other prestigious develo,,)menrs. in 1969 he was named Director of Design and Planning for the:Larwini Group, a national hone building company. During this time lie was responsible for the design of thousands of residences, as well as many planned communities. In 1970 Mr. Woodard opened his own firm in Newport Beach, California and received commissions in all fields of the architectural profession. Although his first love is in the design of custom homes, and religious structures, lie has designed more than 150.000 condominiums, apartments and single family P.U.D.s in addition he has land planned over 420, acres of property, for new honies, planned communities And urban projects.. He also has designed award.winning, churches, office buildings. hospitals, retail and commercial projects, as well as resort complexes, and institutional structures. lit filet he has received design awards in all categories of architectural design, from the American Institute of Architects and was also nominated for a fellowship, a very prestigious lionor. In 1974 Mr. Woodard opened his second office in Orlando. Florida, continuing. the same quality work on similar commissions. A CAL mar► CoanmmK 5M1 Som STtteET, Nrtwvow SwK CA 926M, 714-476-2566 / 714.47WI5 FAX 7976-t OLYMMFMU)d% LA QUWA. CA, 619 564."IS _•Ap1•IYydabOMatarthtaMrwtNplrnmrY�praolan. C'1 r�% r,p OFFICES, COMMITTEES & HONORARIUMS 1987-Present Chairman, Architects Breakfast Club 1985 Director of Design Nomination, OCCAIA 1980 Speaker; Design Conference, Monterey, CA 1979 Speaker/Critic, Design Conference, Monterey, CA 1979 Design Critic, CA Polytechnic School of Architecture 1978 Design Critic, CA Polytechnic School of Architecture 1976 Design Critic, CA Polytechnic School of Architecture 1976 Director of Design, OCOAIA 1976-Present Chapter Member, OCOAI`A NON PROFESSIONAL OFFICES, COMMITTEES & HONORAMU\iS 1987-Present Board Member; Friends of the Jeffrey Ballet 1987-Present Board Member, Orange County Master Chorale 1985-Present Board Mbntber, Orange County Pacific Symphony 1985=Present President, Dance Alliance/Performing Arts Center 1984-Present Director of Committee for Monetary Reform 1%3-Present Founding Member, Orange County Chapter of the Joificy Ballet 1977-Pre3ent Patron, Newport Harbor Art Museum 1917-1978 Committee Member, Environmental Quality Control Commission 1976-1978 Committee Member, Architectural Standards Commission 1976-Prev_ut Patron, Laguna Beach Museum of Art 1974-Present Founding Member, Past President and Board Member of South Coast Repertory Theater 1970-Present Patron, Bowers Museum of Art, Santa Ana 1970-Present Patron, Long Beach Museum of Art 1970-Present Patron, Los Angeles Museum of Art PERSONAL AWARDS & COMMENDATIONS Man of the Year City of Hope; m recognition for outstanding achieveents In community and professional service Award of Commendation California Polytechnic State University for Support and Participation in Intern Programs Certificate of Merit Orange County Board of Supervisors in appreciation of distinguished and unselfish contributions on b> half of the People of Orange County Business in the Arts The Orange County. Business Committee for'the Arts Award A i.. Honorable Mention Saddlebrook Village M.P. 1984 Honor Award Woodard Office 198S . Honorable Mention Ridgewood Lakes M.P. 1982 Honorable Mention Woodard Residence 1981 Merit Award South Coast Repertory Theater 1979 Honorable Mention Quail Ridge Condominiums 1977 Honor Award Country Lakes, M.P. 1977 PACIFC COAST BUILDERS CONFERENCE Gold Nu_,et Awards Merit Award Canyon Lakes 1986 Merit Award Woodard Office 1984 Merit Award Woodside Condominiums 1982 Merit Award Woodard Residence 1992 Grand Award Woodard Residencc 1982 Merit Award Brief Residence 1981 Merit Award Glenn Residence 1931 Grand Award Quail Ridge Condominiums 1980 Merit Award Quail Ridge Condominiums 1980 Merit Award Woodside 1980 Merit Award Fall Creek 1990 Grand AvArd Fall Creak 1980 BUILDERS MAQ;&2;;JF Builders Choice Awards Merit Award 'Wayne Residence 1987 HonorableIvlention Saddlebrook Pavilion 1985 Grand Award Woodard Residence 1982 Merit Award Quail Ridge Condominiums 1977 MISCELLANEOUS Best in America Award Wayne Residence 1987 Aurora Award Saddlebrook Villas 1986 Grund Aurora Award Saddlebrook Villas 1986 Aurora Award(Nicrit) Saddlebrook Pavilion 1996 NAIOP ivierit Award Civic Plaza 1995 Honor Award/Florida Indian Pines 1993 L .r �l 0 i .;6 Certificate of Merit University of California at Irvine - Chancellors Club In recognition of generous support and commitment to insuring institutional excellence. Letter of Commendation Letter of Reccgnition Letter of Commendation Award of Service ' Leiter of Service Architectural C.ritique/1992- Daily Pilot Newspaper South Coast Repertory Theater/Support and Participation City of Newport Beach State of California, Senator William Campbell •I - South Coast Rcpertory Theater South Coast Repertory Theater i Circular Cluster Planting - Auto4l'arking Solution/April-May 1937 Caiifornia Building ;Magazine r Circular Land Planning Permits Density Increase/June 1985 Apartment Builders Magazin: Innovative Design Concepts/1979 Apartment Builders Magazine Circular Planning/1979 i Los Angelcs 'limes Density Planning/1974 Urban Land Institute AjMCRICAN j;1VSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS - Orange Coanty Chapter Awardl Honor Award Woodard Residetice 1992 Honor Award Woodard &,Associates Office 1987 Judges Commendation Glcsikirk Presbyterian Church 1986 1:986 Judges Commendation Saddlebrook Village Honorable Mention PacketppaughResidence 1985 Hpnorable Mention Saddlebrook Villas 1985 Merit Award Saddlebrook Villas 1994 E OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS C, Y e X,5?-&&,n�� (Name of Certified Local Government) Name : kAA/14 h • fi)40� (Name of Commissioner or Staff) Date of Appointment: ZCommissioner _ Staff Date Term Expires: f 30- 96 Certified Local Government procedures require local commissions to meet specific professional requirements. The commission shall include a minimum membership of five individuals with all members having demonstrated interests, competence, or knowledge in historic preservation. Commission members shall be appointed from among professionals in the disciplines of architecture, histdry, architectural history, planning, archeology, or other historic preservation -related disciplines, such as urban planning, American studies, American civilization, cultural geography, or cultural anthropology, to the extent that such professionals are available in the community. Commission membership shall also include lay members who have demonstrated special interest, competence, experience, or knowledge in historic preservation, American studies, cultural anthropology, cultural geography, or other historic preservation -related disciplines. Please complete the form on the reverse side to document the professional qualifications of the current commission members and staff. Also attach resume. Instructions: 'CRF - "Closely Related Field" - field closely related discipline in historic preservation. Coursework should discipline itself is not always or obviously related. -1- OVER (History) to this or other be evaluated if F 36 Code of Federal Regulations Part 61: History Professional Qualifications ALTERNATIVE A ALTERNATIVE B1 j�( AMA or Ph.D. in History 75A in History plus �-'— or or OMA/MS or Ph.D. in CRF*: O BA 1 CRF*: N1'�ZN✓ o.l° Ar%S < s (spe Vfy field) (specify field) RLiLs. �(2 years full-time experience in history (check & attach eMnI patio.. and dates) research writing _JC teaching interpretation other/specify with a professional institution (name) ALTERNATIVE B2 BA in History plus 1:1 or O BA in CRF*: (specify field) ❑ Substanntial contribu- tion through research & publication to body of scholarly �.-wladga in history. academic institution historicel org/acency-- other prof. inst. museum Instructions: To meet standards in this discipline, you either: 1) a big box; Q[ 2) a big circle under one of the alternatives. One year or 40 hour weeks. A year of professional consist of a continuous year of full-time up of discontinuous periods of full-time to the equivalent period. -2- (list) must be able to check off and all the little boxes =.12 months; full-time - 35 experience need not work, but may be made or part-time work adding up 0.7 C . {)rbes 4 La 0"iwa, Liu. 92253 4(019) 345-4411 EDUCA,TlQiV 1995: California Professional Clear Teaching Credential. Multiple Subjects ( Grades K-5). Single Subject (Spanish) , Grades 9-12. SCLAD ( Spanish) Professional Clear Credential. Certificate for the studv of Multiple int0lligences. 1994: Passed Bilingual Certificate of Competency Test. (B.C.C. ). Canadian Studies Seminar ", organized by the Ministry of Education of Toronto (Ontario) and the Foreign Affairs Ministry. 1992,93,95: Attended C.A.B.E. (Ca. Association for Bilingual Education) Congress, in San Francisco and Anaheim, California. 1992: Passed National Teachers Examination (NTE). 1992; o^^ssrl Te^t of F^g!ish as a Fcreign Language { TOEFL ). 1991: Passed California Basic E�'ucati"cl Oki' iv "esr t C'9E.5T). 1982-87: University Comphrtense of Madrid, Spain. M.A., Double Major in History and Arts. 1987-88: University Complutense of Madrid, Spain. Institute of Educational Sciences: Certificate of Pedagogical Competence. '9,"•89: Royal Conservatory of Music of Madrid, Spain. Superior Degree in Ciassical Piano. , "rior :llegree in Chamber Music. EXPEFiE,li-CE '990-97: Bilingual E!Pmentary and Seconuary ; eacher. Desert Sands Unifieu Schocl .0istr!1t. Cafformn. 1993,1996 Teacher for the G.A. T.E. (Gifted and Taienran Fducationi Progrcm. naught Music and the basics of Spanish at the s eareatary levei. at Desert Sands Unified School District. 1990: Took the exams, passed and became a High Schooi Teacher for life for the Ministery of Education in Madrid, Spain. 1988-90: " History of Music" Teacher at High School Level ( 9th grade), in Madrid, Spain. 1988: " Solfeggio " Music Substitute Teacher at the Royal Conservatory of Music, Madrid. Spain. SKILLS Languages: Spanish, English, limited French, Italian and beginning German Computers- Prcf.Fcient in Apple Macintosh and ISM PC programs. Pianist: Played in numerous piano concerts and in Musical Plays. EXTRA ACTIVITIES 1989-95: Travel to France, Italy, England, Mexico, Guarernaia, Canada (Ontario and Quebec), the British Virgin Islands and in the U.S. California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Vermont, New York, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin islands. 1995: Attended the Twentieth Annual California Fresen ation Foundation Conference in Riverside, California. Attended the Certified Local Government Workshop on Historic Preservation in San Diego, California. 1994-97: Appointed as a member of the La Quinta Historic Preservation Commission, La Quinta, California. ^90: Presentation to the XXlll International Universitar,"am Ccnrr2ss in Madrid, .:pi-;?i. Ji3 the end of ti:e present Milenium" , which was later published. 1989: Presentation to the XXII internetional Uri;versitarien r'arerPE-s in Rome, Italy, on" Music during the French Revchition which was later published. .,J.OJ 07 .. 0 0 1963: UVIVqrsity of Archeology for the Basque Country. Formally enrolied for one Schocfye-?r. Aiw;zz.: i i 2;ibao, Spaili). 0-7-7 0 OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS C rr y o f L, A Qv I AIT-A (Name of Certified Local Government) Name: FAMES R_ (�97A4EKSMAn/ (Name of Commissioner or Staff) Date of Appointment: 2 te9(, X Commissioner Staff Date Term Expires: i 13e�Q7 Certified Local Government procedures require local commissions to meet specific professional requirements. The commission shall include a minimum membership of five individuals with all members having demonstrated interests, competence, or knowledge in historic preservation. Commission members shall be appointed from among professionals in the disciplines of architecture, history, architectural history, planning, archeology, or other historic preservation -related disciplines, such as urban planning, American studies, American civilization, cultural geography, or cultural anthropology, to the extent that such professionals are available in the community. Commission membership shall also include lay members who have demonstrated special interest, competence, experience, or knowledge in historic preservation, American studies, cultural anthropology, cultural geography, or other historic preservation -related disciplines. Please complete the form on the reverse side to document the professional qualifications of the current commission members and staff. Also attach resume. Instructions: 'CRF - "Closely Related Field" - field closely related to this or other discipline in historic preservation. Coursework should be evaluated if discipline itself is not always or obviously related. -I- OVER (History) 36 Code of Federal Regulations Part 61: History Professional Qualifications ALTERNATIVE A ALTERNATIVE B1 ALTERNATIVE B2 �MA or Ph.D. in History ®BA in History plus �BA in History plus OMA/MS or Ph.D. in CRF•: O BA in CRF': O BA 1n CRF": (specify field) (specify field) (spec field) 2 years full-time ❑ Substantial contribu- experience in history tion through research (check & attach & publication to body explanation and dates) of scholarly knowledge research in history. writing teaching —� interpretation other/specify^�^Ti/0.i1On tZ with a professional institution (name) 14,-riasa+M�sec N sro, c 7Pnue , ArrHP academic institution X_ historical org/agency other prof. inst. museum (list) Instructions: To meet standards in this disciplineyou must be able to check off either: 1) a big box; 4L 2) a big circle AD.d all the little boxes under one of the alternatives. One year n 12 months; full-time a 35 or 40 hour weeks. A year of professional experience need not consist of a continuous year of full-time work, but may be made up of discontinuous periods of full-time or part-time work adding up to the equivalent period. -2- ® James R. DeMersman® 504 N. Tercero Circie Palm Springs, CA 92262 Home: 619-322-2150 Work:619-369-7212 EXPERIENCE 1993 to HI -Desert Nature Museum - Town of Yucca Valley, Yucca Valley, CA 1995 Director Responsibilities include: day to day management of small natural history/community museum, staff and volunteer supervision, fiscal management, grants writing, collections care and management, public relations, marketing, design and implementation of temporary exhibits, educational programs, and liaison to auxiliary and community groups. 1991 to Molly Brown House Museum - Historic Denver, Inc., Denver, CO 1993 Director Responsibilities included: oversight of the most popular historic house museum in the Rocky Mountain West, staff and volunteer supervision, fiscal management, grants writing, collections care and management, site interpretation, research, public relations, marketing, liaison to neighborhood and community preservation groups. 1987 to Woodrow Wilson House Museum - National Trust for Historic Preservation, 1991 Washington, DC Assistant Director Responsibilities included: collection management and care educational Programming for students and adults, site interpretation, research, public relations, Federal grants writing, volunteer recruiting, training and supervision, and day to day management of the site in absence of Director. 1985 to Rosemount Victorian House Museum, Pueblo, CO 1987 Executive Director Responsibilities included: day to day management of 37 room Victorian house museum, staff supervision, public relations, marketing, fiscal management, grants writing, coordination of special events with auxiliary groups, design and implementation of temporary exhibits, and collections management. 1983 to Rosemount Victorian House Museum, Pueblo, CO 1985 Director of Education Responsibilities included: development and implementation of educational Programs for students and adults, creation of audio-visual presentations for visitor orientation and outreach, development of junior volunteer program, coordination of special events, volunteer recruiting, training and supervision, site interpretation and research. 1980 to Historic Speadwell Village, Morristown, NJ 1983 Curator/Director of Education Responsibilities included: development and implementation of collection management systems, creation of educational programs, coordination of special events, implementation of tour reservation policies, volunteer recruitment, training and supervision, exhibit design and implementation, site interpretation and research. 1980 to tenesee Country Museum, Rochester, N® 1980 Asst. to Curator/Asst, to the Director of Education Responsibilities included: preparation of artifacts for exhibit. maintenance of historic buildings and rooms, site interpretation, development and implementation of educational programs for students. RELATED EXPERIENCE Member - Tourism Subcommittee Economic Development Committee Chamber of Commerce Yucca Valley, CA Sept. 1994 - present Participant - Preservation Leadership Training Institute National Trust for Historic Preservation Asilomar, CA Jan. 1993 One of 30 selected from the West to participate Member - Nominating Committee Colorado -Wyoming Association of Museums Oct. 1992 Member - Board of Directors Colorado Preservation, Inc. Chair of Education/Executive Committees Sept. 1992 - Feb. 1993 Panelist - Test Panel for Peer Review Institute of Museum Services Washington, OC April, 1992 Visiting Consultant - Museum Assessment Program American Association of Museums Washington, DC Sept. 1991 - present Colloquium Panel Member - "Accessibility for the Handicapped" New York Landmarks Commission New York, NY April, 1990 Member - Loan Exhibition Committee Washington Antiques Show Washington, DC Jan. 1990 Member - Deaccessions Committee National Trust for Historic Preservation Washington, DC 1989 - 90 Guest Lecturer Business Institute for Educators, Washington, OC Museum Studies Program, George Washington University, ed o EDUCATION Washington, DC Feld Reviewer - General Operating Support Program Institute of Museum Services Washington, DC 1985 - 88. 1990 - 94 Judge National History Day Competitions (local and state levels) New Jersey, Washington, DC & Denver Panelist - Symposium on Heritage Education National Trust for Historic Preservation Washington, DC May 1988 Member - Board of Directors Alliance of Southwest Museum Educators State Representative for Colorado 1983 - 86 Co-founder Museum Educators Consortium of Pueblo Pueblo, CO 1983 -87 Participant -'Successful Interpretative Planning" American Association for State and Local History Santa Fe, NM Nov. 1983 One of 25 selected nationwide to participate Participant -'History of Interpretation" American Association for State and Local History Sturbridge, MASS Nov.1981 One of 21 selected nationwide to participate Presenter Numerous seminars and sessions on various professional topics at local, state, regional and national meetings. Houghton Colleae, Houahton, NY Bachelor of Arts, Sept. 1975 to Dec. 1979 Major: History/Bus. Admin. Minor: French GPA: 3.0 Caledonia-Mumford Central School G tedonia. NY Regents Honor Diploma, Sept. 1962 to June 1975 Major: History/French GPA: 3.0 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American association of Museums 'Alliance for Lesbian and Gay Concerns, Co -Chair. 1993 95 HONORS REFERENCES California Association of Museums California Preservation Foundation Coachella Archeological Society National Trust for Historic Preservation Palm Springs Historical Society Registrar's Committee - AAM Registrar's Committee - Wastarn Region Western Museums Association Emerging Leaders in America Outstanding Young Americans Who's Who in the East Who's Who in the West Town of Yucca Valley Employee of the Month, July 1993 Available on request -�.Uu, Lo OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Name of Certified Local Government) Name. (Name of Commissioner or Staff) Date of Appointment: 4�'"_&�)-q4 Commissioner Staff Date Term Expires: to-3 � 7 Certified Local Government procedures require local commissions to meet specific professional requirements. The commission shall include a minimum membership of five individuals with all members having demonstrated interesifs, competence, or knowledge in historic preservation. Commission members shall be appointed from among professionals in the disciplines of architecture, history, architectural history, planning, archeology, or other historic preservation -related disciplines, such as urb�n planning, American studies, American civilization, cultural geography, or cultural anthropology, to the extent that such professionals are available In the community. Commission membership shall also include lay members who have demonstrated special interest, competence, experience, or knowledge in historic preservation, American studies, cultural anthropology, cultural geography, or other historic preservation -related disciplines. Please complete the form on the reverse side to document the professional qualifications of the current commission members and staff. Also attach resume. Instructions: *CRF - "Closely Related Field" - field closely related discipline in historic preservation. Coursework should discipline itself is not always or obviously related. -1- OVER i (History) to this or other be evaluated if 36 Code of Federal Regulations Part 61: History Professional Qualifications ALTERNATIVE A F1MA or Ph.D. in History or O MA/MS or Ph.D. in CRF* (specify field) ALTERNATIVE B1 ALTERNATIVE B2 FBA in History plus F1BA in History plus ©BA in or CRF*• ©BA in or CRF*:+c,raxAPAW7A2cN-- �buT+l�c. rn�eAO•wt {�t-+az�� R��• (specify fie 0 (specify field) Rls�s. >?lus. ❑ 2 years full-time ❑ Substantial contribu- experience in history tion through research (check & attach & publication to body explanation and dates) of scholarly knowledge research in history. writing teaching interpretation V other/specify }l+xobclw 5with a professional institution (name) U• -AH 1411'4 tcsw 4� ✓ academi c insti tution U+ historical org/agency other prof. inst. museum Ln 6,wi +r.4 kvsr 55 CiReTt'j• Instructions: To meet standards in this discipline, you either: 1) a big box; 9i 2) a big circle under one of the alternatives. One year or 40 hour weeks. A year of professional consist of a continuous year of full-time up of discontinuous periods of full-time to the equivalent period. (list) �rAu cAaZd�'&ARF l�.S:• s+r1. 91E co.Y4w7GJGfioxl /YlA2,vat.Gltii N•s•rtalL't/f+- must be able to check off IB_d all the little boxes 12 months; full-time - 35 experience need not work, but may be made or part-time work adding up ® ROBERTS. WRIGHT 53-795 Eisenhower Drive _ La Quinta, CA 92253 (619) 564-0393 EDUCATION 1962 to Judge Memorial High School - Salt Lake City, Utah 1966 General and College Preparatory studies. 1966 to University of Utah - Salt Lake City, Utah 1970 Major: Political Science Minor: Economics Major Study: Urban Affairs and Political Geography Degree: B.S. - Political Science, 1970 EXPERIENCE 1994 to Colorspot Nurseries - Fallbrook - LaQuinta, California Present Comm ercia I Sa I esRepresentativef or one of the nation's largest nursery operations, heading up bedding plant sales to golf courses, homeowners associations, hotels in the landscape industry throughout the Coachella Valley and surrounding areas. 1991 to Sunnydunes Nursery and Turf - Bermuda Dunes, California 1994 • Sales Manager for a large wholesale nursery and grower in the Coachella Valley. Duties include coordination with large country clubs and homeowners associations on bi-annual color ohangeouts. • Landscaping Consultantfor associations and construction companies. In charge of All materials purchasing and sales forecasting. 1989 to University of Utah - Salt Lake City, Utah 1991 UniversityHousing GroundsManager/LandscapeForeman - Full time responsibilitilesincluded: • Selected, trained, and supervised up to an 18 member grounds crew in all facets of grounds maintenance; organized seasonal grounds maintenance schedule; • Completed and computed bi-weekly payroll; • Generated daily work orders for crew, weekly work schedules, and the planning of yearly projects, dispatching appropriate levels of labor and equipment; • Scheduled preventive maintenance for equipment and tools; • Ordered and procured supplies from stockroom; • Planned and projected yearly operating budget; • Diagnosed disease and pest problems; • Coordinated and completed new landscaping projects, andworkedwithother department$inplanning and completing special projects; • Supervised and participated in apprenticeship program. 1975 to OWNER, CO-OWNER, and OWNER/OPERATOR of the following businesses: 1989 Wright Landscaping Service, (Landscaping and Irrigation Company) �975-1989 Salt Lake City, Utah Licensed Utah Contractor - Owner/Operator - Full time responsibilities included all aspects of landscape construction, administration, supervision, accounting, landscape design, and labor coordination, including: • Landscape design and installation of large estates and condominium developments; • Heavy equipment experience in all aspects of landscape construction; • All aspects of irrigation installation and design. W-L Steel Erection (Structural Steel Erection Company) l983-1985 Salt Lake City, Utah Licensed Utah Contractor - Owner/Operator - Full time responsibilities included all aspects of administration, supervision, accounting, and labor coordination. ® ® Robert S. Wright Page 2 of 2 Garden of Eden Company (Parking Lot & Grounds Maintenance Company) 1978-1984 Salt Lake City, Utah Co -Owner -Specialized in large condominiums and industrial complexes. Duties included coordinating all aspects of administration, supervision, accounting, and labor with partners. I Weyer-Livsey Constructors - Sall Lake City, Utah 1986 Rigger and Steel Layout - Kennecott Modernization Project, Copperton, Utah (sabbatical from own business on request of owners). 1972 to Salt Lake City, Utah - Hawaii 1991 Bartender - Various positions in numerous clubs as Bartender and Manager, giving me a reat deal of business and business management experience as well as broadening my ability to deal with people from all walks of life. 1972 to South Seas, Ltd - Hawaii (Imports/Exports) 1975 Owner/Manager 1973 to Haapu Associates - Honolulu, Hawaii 1974 Project Superintendent - Lihue Shopping Center, Lihue, Hawaii 1972 Sharp Construction - Norton, Kansas Crew foreman on structural steel erection of 48,000 sq.ft. warehouse in St. George, Utah 1970 to Voorhees Landscaping - Salt Lake City, Utah 1971 New construction foreman 1967 to Utah State Highway Department Labs and Testing Division, District 2 - Salt Lake City, Utah 1969 Highway Construction Inspector SPECIAL INTERESTS Writing, Graphic Design and Layout, Art History, Photography, Golf, Skiing, and Scuba Diving; AFFILIATIONS • Sigma Nu Fraternity, University of Utah • Inter -fraternity Council • Utah Licensed Landscape Contractor's Association • Alumni Association, University of Utah • Commissioner - LaQuinta Historical Preservation Commission (C.A.S.) • Member - California Community Associations Institute • Member - California Association of Community Managers (C.A.S.M.) • Member of Hi-Lo Desert Golf Course Superintendents Association REFERENCES AND LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION Available on request. ® 0 OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROFESSIONAL Q LIFICATIONS (,,� A �u Zc(I( (� - (Name of/Certified Local Government) Name: Cal 4CIC Iv1✓rv✓ _ Commissioner (Name of Commissioner or Staff) Date of Appointment: gIle L Date Term Expires Stiff Certified Local Government procedures require local commissions to meet specific professional requirements. The commission shall include a minimum membership of five individuals with all members having demonstrated interests, competence, or knowledge in historic preservation. Commission members shall be appointed from among professionals in the disciplines of architecture, history, architectural history, planning, archeology, or other historic preservation -related disciplines—,—s-ucE as urban planning, American studies, American civilization, cultural geography, or cultural anthropology, to the extent that such professionals are available in the community. Commission membership shall also include lay members who have demonstrated special interest, competence, experience, or knowledge in historic preservation, American studies, cultural anthropology, cultural geography, or other historic preservation -related disciplines. Please complete the form on the reverse side to document the professional qualifications of the current commission members and staff. Also attach resume. Instructions: 'CRF - "Closely Related Field" - field closely related discipline in historic preservation. Coursework should discipline itself is not always or obviously related. -1- OVER (History) to this or other be evaluated if 36 Code of Federal Regulations Part 61: History Professional Qualifications ALTERNATIVE A �MA or Ph.D. in History or O MA/MS or Ph.D. in CRF* (specify field) ALTERNATIVE B1 FBA in History plus or O BA in CRF*: (specify field) ILLU ❑ 2 years full-time experience in history (check & attach explanation and dates) _ research writing _ teaching _ interpretation _ other/specify with a professional institution (name) ALTERNATIVE B2 �BA in History plus or B in CRF* uyyyi V\ �6w '( 61 '� (specify field) Ulu Q Substantial contribu- tion through research & publication to body of scholarly knowledge in history. (list) academic institution historical org/agency other prof. inst. museum Instructions: To meet standards in this discipline, you must be able to check off either: 1) a big box; g2 2) a big circle Ajad all the little boxes under one of the alternatives. One year 12 months; full-time . 35 or 40 hour weeks. A year of professional experience need not consist of a continuous year of full-time work, but may be made up of discontinuous periods of full-time or part-time work adding up to the equivalent period. C -2- a RESUME' JEROLD (JERRY) D. HERMAN 72-555 BEAVERTAIL STREET PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260 (P. 0. BOX 1165 LA QUINTA, CA 92253) (619) 340-1356 HOME (619) 777-7062 WORK PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Twenty years of increasingly responsible professional experience in Planning/Management. MARCH 1989 - PRESENT: The City of La Quinta Community Development Department 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 (619) 777-7125 Job Title: Community Development Director Areas of responsibility: * Perform managerial and administrative duties relating to Current and Advance Planning, Economic Development, Community Development Block Grants, Waste Management/Recycling, Budget, Redevelopment, and Annexations. * Implementation of Redevelopment Project Area including housing programs. * Coordinates and supervises day to day operations. * Presentations before City Council, Planning Commission, Historical Preservation Commission, Redevelopment Planning Area Committee, and Arts in Public Places Committee. * Served as Acting City Manager in his absence. . 1 019 ® 9 SEPTEMBER 1986 - MARCH 1989: The City of La Quinta Planning & Development Department 78-105 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 (619) 777-7125 Job Title: Principal Planner -Current Planning Supervisor. Professional position in charge of Current Planning Division. Areas of responsibility: * Daily supervision of Current Planning Division, one of four functional divisions. * Provide assistance and serve as staff to the Planning Commission and City Council. * Performed managerial and administrative duties relating to development reviews, General Plan Amendments, Change of Zones, Zoning/Subdivision Text Amendments, Variances, Annexations, Environmental Assessments, reports, and budget preparation. JANUARY 1986 - SEPTEMBER 1986: The City of Lacey Community Development Department P. O. Drawer B Lacey, Washington 98503 (206) 491-5600 Job Title: City Planner (Previously the City contracted with the County Regional Agency). Areas of responsibility: * All planning activities such as preparing and presenting reports (both written and oral) to the City Council and Planning Commission on land use issues, procedures, and policies. * Served as Chairman of the Site Plan Review Committee and Environmental Impact Review Committee. * Assisted in the preparation of the program budget for the Planning Division. * Assisted in the preparation of Community Development Block Grants. 2 i ®qj 0 AUGUST 1979 - DECEMBER 1985 Thurston Regional Planning Council Building #1 - Administration 2000 Lakeridge Drive SW Olympia, Washington 98502 (206) 786-5480 Job Title: Associate Planner - Current Planning. Professional position contracted by the City of Lacey as City Planner. Areas of responsibility: * Prepared and presented written/oral reports with recommendations to the City Council, the Planning Commission and the Hearing Examiner on planning procedures and policies to develop the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, streamlined the Master Plan, and any Amendments. * Assisted in the preparation of the Update of the Lacey Comprehensive Plan, Extraterritorial Plans, and Central Business Downtown Plan. * Represented the Lacey Planning Department on the Urban Growth Management Program Technical Committee. * Represented the Lacey Planning Department when working with intergovernmental agencies. * Assisted the Regional Director in the preparation of the program budget for Current and Advanced Planning for Lacey. * Prepared and presented written reports to the Thurston County Boundary Review Board and Thurston County Board of Commissioners regarding annexations. MAY 1977 - AUGUST 1979: Bozeman City -County Planning Board 411 East Main Street P. O. Box 640 Bozeman, Montana 59715 Job Title: Assistant Planner Areas of responsibility: * Assisted and advised the general public regarding Zoning and Subdivision procedures. * Prepared and presented written reports with recommendations to the Bozeman City -County Planning Board, City Council, and County Board of Supervisors regarding Subdivision, Master Plan Amendments, and Environmental Review. 3 € 42 • * Prepared and presented written reports with recommendations to the Bozeman Zoning Commission regarding Rezones, Code Amendments, Planned Unit Developments, and Conditional Use Permits. * Prepared and presented written reports before the Bozeman Board of Adjustment regarding Zoning Variances. * Assisted three Citizen Advisory Committees and the Planning Commission in updating goals, policies, and recommendations for the Bozeman Area Master Plan. * Assumed the duties of the Director in his absence. JULY 1976 - MAY 1977 Rosemead Planning Department 8838 East Valley Boulevard Rosemead, California 91770 Job Title: Planning Aide. Areas of responsibility: * Advised the general public at the City Hall counter regarding procedures for obtaining Conditional Use Permits and Zone Changes. * Assisted the Planning Director in preparing staff reports for the Planning Commission and City Commission, which included updating General Plan Elements, Zone Changes, Conditional Use Permits, Subdivision, and Environmental Impact Reports. * Prepared graphical material (i.e., graphics, design layout changes, land use maps) for the various Planning Department reports. EDUCATION University of Puget Sound, Olympia Campus, Olympia, Washington, Summer and Fall Quarters, 1981. General courses in Business Administration (in preparation for obtaining a Master's in Business Administration). Central College, Olympia Campus, Olympia, Washington. Fall 1980 and Winter 1981. Courses in Accounting needed to obtain a Master's in Business Administration. 4 0 Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana. Fall Quarter, 1978-1979. A landscaping design class, including drafting, use of Plant Materials, and Site Elevations. California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, California. June, 1976. Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning. Northern Montana College, Havre, Montana. June 1969. A two-year Voc-Technical Certification in Drafting. REFERENCES UPON REQUEST = 5 OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS CITY OF LA OUINTA (Name of Certified Local Government) Name: CHRISTINE L. DI IORIO _ Commissioner XX Staff (Name of Commissioner or Staff) Date of Appointment: ivy Date Term Expires: Certified Local Government procedures require local commissions to meet specific professional requirements. The commission shall include a minimum membership of five individuals with all members having demonstrated interests, competence, or knowledge in historic preservation. Commission members shall be appointed from among professionals in the disciplines of architecture, history, architectural history, planning, archeology, or other historic preservation -related disciplines, such as urban planning, American studies, American civilization, cultural geography, or cultural anthropology, to the extent that such professionals are available in the community. Commission membership shall also include lay members who have demonstrated special interest, competence, experience, or knowledge in historic preservation, American studies, cultural anthropology, cultural geography, or other historic preservation -related disciplines. Please complete the form on the reverse side to document the professional qualifications of the current commission members and staff. Also attach resume. Instructions: *CRF - "Closely Related Field" - field closely related discipline in historic preservation. Coursework should discipline itself is not always or obviously related. -1- OVER (Architectural History) to this or other be evaluated if .:U Ogg 36 Code of Federal Regulations Part 61: Architectural History Professional Qualifications ALTERNATIVE A ALTERNATIVE B1 ALTERNATIVE B2 XX MA or Ph.D. in ArchitecturalFBA in Architectural History History or or O MA or Ph.D. in Art History, BA in Art History BA in Art History Hist. Preservation Hist. Preservation or CRF': or CRF": Historic Resources Management (specify field) (specify field) And RIU Q coursework in American Architectural History (list courses) 2 years full-time exp. in American Architectural History or restoration architecture plus [] with a prof. institution (name) academic historical org/agency museum other prof. institution DBA in Architectural History or O BA in Art History Hist. Preservation or CRF': (specify field) Dlus Substantial contribu- tion through research & publication to body of scholarly knowledge in American Architectural History (list publications) Instructions: To meet standards in this discipline, you must be able to check off either the big box or the big circle And any little boxes under one of the alternatives. One year . 12 months; full-time - 35 or 40 hour weeks. A year of professional experience need not consist of a continuous year of full-time work, but may be made up of discontinuous periods of full-time or part-time work adding up to the equivalent period. In addition, note the following: Alternative A requires the degree in architectural history or a CRF and coursework in American Architectural History. Alternatives 8 and C require the work experience or publications (offered in lieu of a graduate degree) to be in American Architectural History. -2- CHRISTINE L. di IORIO Related Experience Job Title: Planning Manager CITY OF LA QUINTA, CA, August 1995 to Present Oversee the day to day planning functions. Administer the activities of the Current, Advance and Environmental Divisions. Coordinate and present projects to the City Council, Planning, Historical Preservation and Arts in Public Places Commissions. Direct supervision of professional staff. Job Title: Architectural Historian INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT, 1994 - Present Meet the Secretary of Interior's Standards as an Architectural Historian. Prepare Cultural Resource Assessments and Section 106 "Historic Survey and Resource Evaluation Reports" and document historic properties. Job Title: Senior Planner CIVIC SOLUTIONS, San Juan Capistrano, CA - August, 1994 to August 1995. Community development consultant responsible for providing professional services to both city governments and the private sector. These services include land planning, conceptual design and development review, cultural resource management, site planning and environmental documentation. Job Title: Senior Planner CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA (pop. 26,000) - April, 1990 through August, 1994. Administered the current planning division. Supervised personnel in preparation of staff reports and performed personnel evaluations. Managed multiple projects as exemplified below: Historic Town Center (HTC) Master Plan Consultant services administrator and team member of a master planning effort for a 12 acre commercial development having a sensitive archaeological section in the City's historic downtown. My involvement included leading public workshops, writing a public opinion survey, preparing an economic feasibility analysis of potential development scenarios. The Master Plan provided a development alternative that balanced the need for economic revitalization with sensitivity to preservation of historic and archaeological resources at the site. Forster Canyon Planned Community (350 Lot Subdivision) Project Manager of a 256-acre Comprehensive Development Plan, including processing of a Tentative Tract, Environmental Impact Report and Development Agreement. The Plan includes 350 residential units, two research and development facility sites, a school site, equestrian trail easements and public open space. Responsibilities included a coordinated review of grading and view impacts, landscaping, building mass and open space preservation with the objective of maintaining view corridors, preserving ridgelines, ensuring natural contouring of hillside grading, and reviewing for architectural compatibility with surrounding neighborhoods. Represented City's interest in negotiating a Development Agreement to provide the necessary infrastructure for existing and future residents including circulation, a school site, slope and open space maintenance, and senior housing. maaoor E CHRISTINE L. di IORIO Affordable Housing "Little Hollywood" Construction Manager for a $400,000 capital project to rehabilitate a locally designated historic district consisting of 13 low and moderate income housing units. The project involves coordination with multiple levels of government, tenants, architects, contractors and City Commissions and Committees. Responsibilities included evaluating, planning, administering and designing the rehabilitation effort to conform to preservation standards and HUD housing requirements. Additional responsibilities included consulting with architects and contractors regarding cultural resource and design issues, and mediating tenant needs with budgetary and scheduling constraints. Board and Commission Secretary Secretary to the Design Review Commission, a five -member decision making commission, and Secretary to the Cultural Heritage Commission, a five -member advisory commission. These commissions require staff expertise in the Municipal Code, General Plan Design Element and Architectural Design Guidelines and leadership in evaluating aesthetic decisions, interpreting preservation and archaeological standards and policies, and directing meeting conduct and focus. Job Title: Associate Planner CITY OF CLAREMONT, CA (pop. 75,000) - January 1989 through April 1990 Secretary to the Architectural Review Board. Responsibilities included researching and writing reports for commercial, industrial and multi -family development proposals. Served as project manager for infill buildings and modifications to historic structures in the Downtown Village and historic districts. Supervised planners in review of architectural design proposals. Job Title: Associate Planner, Assistant Planner CITY OF RIVERSIDE, CA (pop. 250,000) - May, 1985 through January, 1989 Provided staff support to the Design Review Division. Responsibilities included researching and writing staff reports, and analyzing site layout, building elevations, landscape, irrigation and sign plans for compliance with the City's aesthetic policies and Municipal Code standards. Educational Qualifications UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE, Riverside, CA Master ofArts, Historic Resources Management, 1984 Thesis Topic: "Seismic Retrofit of Pre-1934 Unreinforced Masonry Buildings: Economic, Structural and Architectural Issues" COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, Ft. Collins, CO Bachelor ofArts, Historic Preservation, 1982 doad001 .' ,: = 09 E 0 OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Name of Certified Local Government) Name: J . m (f cc k.i4u(_and (Name of Commissioner or Staff) Date of Appointment: IV14 _ Commissioner _�/ Staff Date Term Expires: ti 44 Certified Local Government procedures require local commissions to meet specific professional requirements. The commission shall include a minimum membership of five individuals with all members having demonstrated interests, competence, or knowledge in historic preservation. Commission members shall be appointed from among professionals in the disciplines of architecture, history, architectural history, planning, archeology, or other historic preservation -related disciplines, such as urban planning, American studies, American civilization, cultural geography, or cultural anthropology,. to the extent that such professionals are available in the community. Commission membership shall also include lay members who have demonstrated special interest, competence, experience, or knowledge in historic preservation, American studies, cultural anthropology, cultural geography, or other historic preservation -related disciplines. Please complete the form on the reverse side to document the professional qualifications of the current commission members and staff. Also attach rem. Instructions: "CRF - "Closely Related Field" - field closely related discipline in historic preservation. Coursework should discipline itself is not always or obviously related. -I- OVER to this or other be evaluated if (Pre -historic Archeology) -,Jail u aqq Ll 36 Code of Federal Regulations Part 61: Pre -Historic Archeology Professional Qualifications EMS or Ph.D. in Archeology or Anthropology X or CRF*: R7-Szs. ©At least one year of full-time professional experience or equivalent specialized training in archeological research, administration, or management. Ali�S. 7At least four months of supervised field and analytic experience in general North American Archeoloay. ULU © Demostrated ability to carry research to completion. inum 7 At least one year of full-time experience at -A supervisory level in the study of archeological resources of the pre -historic period. Instructions: To meet standards in this discipline, you must be able to check off AU the boxes. One year . 12 months; full-time - 35 or 40 hour weeks. A year of professional experience need not consist of a continuous year of full-time work, but may be made up of discontinuous periods of full-time or part-time work adding up to the equivalent period. Experience and publications should make clear whether the work is pre -historic or not, if not obvious from the title. -2- E RESUME LESLIE J. MOURIQUAND 9621 Clubhouse Blvd. Desert Hot Springs, California 92240 (619) 329-1390 HOME (619) 777-7068 WORK PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Eleven years of increasingly responsible professional experience in Urban/Environmental Planning and Resource Management. July 1992 - Present: The City of La Quinta Community Development Department 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 (619)777-7125 Title: Associate Plwner Areas of responsibility: • Perform development, land division, and use permit reviews and project processing. Specific Plans, General Plan Amendments, Changes of Zone, Zoning Text Amendments. ' Serve as Environmental Officer for the review, coordination, and preparation of environmental impact reports and assessments. Preparation of Mitigation Monitoring Plans. City guidelines for implementation of California Environmental Quality Act. ' Staff support to the Historic Preservation Commission. ' Presentations before the City Council, Planning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, and Director's Hearings. " City representative to the Coachella Valley Habitat Conservation Policy Advisory Group. • Chair meetings, answer public inquiries at counter and over telephone, interact with other governmental agencies. ' Serve as staff archaeologist. October 1991 - July 1992: The City of Palm Springs Planning & Zoning Department 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92263 (619) 323-8245 Title: Planner H - Environmental Areas of responsibility: Preparation and review of environmental documents. Special Projects - research and preparation. Staff support to the Parks, Open Space & Trails (POST) Foundation. Staff liaison to the Agua Caliente Tribal Council. Served as staff archaeologist. City representative to the Coachella Valley Association of Governments - Environment and Technology Committee. July 1991 - October 1991: Title: Planner Areas of responsibility: Terra Nova Research & Planning 275 N. El Cielo Palm Springs, CA 92263 • Prepared environmental assessment documents to meet state and federal requirements. ' Prepared and managed planning and development projects. ' Performed contract municipal current and advanced planning duties for the City of Desert Hot Springs. ' Served as staff archaeologist. January 1990 - April 1991: Riverside County Planning Department 79-733 Country Club Drive Bermuda Dunes, CA 92201 (619) 863-8277 Titles: Planner I & Planner If Areas of responsibility: • Performed development, use permit, and land division reviews and project processing. • Prepared environmental assessments to meet state and federal requirements. • Presentations before East Area Planning Council, County Planning Commission, and Planning Director Hearings. ' Prepared the Cahuilla Hills Area Development Study. * Research for policy and ordinance development. " Answered public inquiries. ' Served as staff archaeologist. Prepared and reviewed reports. June 1985 - February 1990 Archaeology Consultant 3077 N.Shasta Pomona, CA 91768 Title: Archaeologist Areas of responsibility: Sub -consultant to environmental and planning firms for the preparation of archival research, environmental studies, Cultural Resource Management Plans, Field Reconnaissance Surveys, Opportunity and Constraints Studies, Mitigation Plans for the following project types in the following locations: .a:J 1, 1 A General Plan Documentation - La Verne, Victorville, Orange, Palmdale, Duarte. Santa Clarita. Environmental Impact Report Documentation - Palmdale (2), Oxnard (3), Pasadena (2), La Mirada, San Marino, El Monte, Palm Springs, Los Angeles (8), Sunland. Lake Elsinore, Poway, Yorba Linda, Rancho Palos Verdes, Idyllwild, Calabasas, Santa Monica Mountains. Environmental Assessment Documentation - Santa Catalina Island Los Angeles County (2), Lake Elsinore. Master Plan Documentation - Palmdale (2). Redevelopment Plan Documentation - Agoura Hills. Project Types: Residential Developments, Municipal Water and Sewer Systems, Light Rail Transit Routes and Stations, Mountain Resort Complex, Raceway Complex, Municipal Reservoirs, University Improvements, Quarry Permitting, Redevelopment and Commercial Projects, etc. GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS 1985 California State University, Fullerton to Department of Anthropology 1987 Research and Teaching Assistant Master of Arts Thesis Title: Planning for Community Archaeology. It's Applications to the Eastern Coachella Valley. AWARDS AND GRANTS 1990 Riverside County Planning Department Merit Award: Cahuilla Hills Area Development Study. 1988 CSUF Organizational Award: Founding President of Lambda Alpha National Honor Society- Eta of California Chapter. 1987 CSUF Department of Anthr000logv Writing Competition: Best Student Paper for " Phe Burial Practices of the Elite: Missouri -Illinois Hopewell". 1987 Jenkins, Douglas, Gardner Memorial Research Grant Award: "Prehistoric Clay Figurines of California". 1986 CSUF Departmental Association Council Research Grant: "Prehistoric Clay Figurines of California". MEMBERSHIPS Association of Environmental Professional (AEP) American Planning Association (APA) Society for California Archaeologry (SCA) Lambda Alpha National Honor Society Coachella Valley Archaeological Society (CVAS) Society for American Archaeology (SAA) lob .sU l_ E J OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS )& 4u,n�A (Name of Certified Local Government) Name: /sywm toonh AAatz , (Name of Commissioner or Staff) Date of Appointment: 44s' Commissioner X Staff Date Term Expires: ti /A Certified Local Government procedures require local commissions to meet specific professional requirements. The commission shall include a minimum membership of five individuals with all members having demonstrated interests, competence, or knowledge in historic preservation. Commission members shall be appointed from among professionals in the disciplines of architecture, history, architectural history, planning, archeology, or other historic preservation -related disciplines, such as urban planning, American studies, American civilization, cultural geography, or cultural anthropology, to the extent that such professionals are available in the community. Commission membership shall also include lay members who have demonstrated special interest, competence, experience, or knowledge in historic preservation, American studies, cultural anthropology, cultural geography, or other historic preservation -related disciplines. Please complete the form on the reverse side to document the professional qualifications of the current commission members and staff. Also attach resume. Instructions: *CRF - "Closely Related Field" - field closely related discipline in historic preservation. Coursework should discipline itself is not always or obviously related. -I- OVER (Architectural History), to this or other be evaluated if ibq 36 Code of Federal Regulations Part 61: Architectural History Professional Qualifications ALTERNATIVE A ALTERNATIVE 131 ALTERNATIVE B2 MA or h.D in ArchitecturaF7BA in Architectural BA in Architectural Histor History History or or or OMA or Ph.D. in Art History, BA in Art History O BA in Art History BA in Art History Hist. Preservation Hist. Preservation Hist. Preservation or CRF*: or CRF*: or CRF*: (LI&!,&auvtu liv;&.,Ak h, (specify fie d) 7 (specify field) (specify field) and DJ us. ➢LU Q coursework in American Architectural History (list courses) [] 2 years full-time exp. 1n American Architectural History or restoration architecture with a p of. institution (name) academic historical org/agency museum other prof. institution Substantial contribu- tion through research & publication to body of scholarly knowledge In American Architectural History (list publications) Instructions: To meet standards in this discipline, you must be able to check off either the t:y Lux or the big circle Aral any little bores under one of the alternatives. One year - 12 months; full-time - 35 or 40 hour .weeks. A year of professional experience need not consist of a continuous year of full-time work, but may be made up of discontinuous periods of full-time or part-time work adding up to the equivalent period. In addition, note the following: Alternative A requires the degree in architectural history or a CRF and coursework in American Architectural History. Alternatives B and C require the work experience or publications (offered in lieu of a graduate degree) to be in American Architectural History. -2- .., tos 4 1] CURRI CULUM VITAE Lauren Weiss Bricker, Ph.D. 1342 Milburn Avenue Redlands, California 92373 (909) 793-3759 EDUCATION Department of Art History University of California, Santa Barbara Ph.D., June 1992. Dissertation: "The Contributions of Fiske Kimball and Talbot Faulkner Hamlin to the Study of American Architecture" Department of Art History University of California, Santa Barbara M.A. History of Art, Fall 1983. Swarthmore College Swarthmore, Pennsylvania B.A. History of Art, June 1977. HONORS/GRANTS Huntington Library Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellow 1994-95. Samuel H. Kress Foundation Department of Art History University of California, Santa Barbara 1981, 1983, 1985, 1986. National Endowment for the Arts, Design Arts Program; Project: Inner Richmond Architectural Survey, San Francisco, 1989. Project: Preparation of manuscript for A Catalogue of the Architectural Drawing Collection, The Univer Art Museum. Universitv o�irnia, Santa Barbara National Parks Service, Department of the Interior, State Office of Historic Preservation, California Department of Parks and Recreation, Project: Inner Richmond Architectural Survey, San Francisco, 1988. EMPLOYMENT Lauren Weiss Bricker, Architectural Historian; Redlands, November 1993 - Present. Foundation for San Francisco' Architectural Heritage San Francisco Architectural Historian, December 1988 - August 1991. 'J."i i. I v E EMPLOYMENT (con't) Bricker, L.W., page 2 Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-ARC) Santa Monica Instructor, Graduate Program, 1984-1985. Member of Committee on History and Theory Curriculua Department of Art History University of California, Santa Barbara: Lecturer in Art History, Summer Session, 1987; Teaching Assistant, 1980-1986. Architectural Drawings Collection, University Art Museum University of California, Santa Barbara Assistant Curator, 1984-1988. Cataloguer and Research Assistant, 1979 - 1982. PUBLICATIONS BOOKS/CATALOGUES 1983 -- A the Architectural Drawi University Art Museum, uaiirornia, co-authored with David Gebha Bricker. Santa Barbara: The University 1979 -- The Architecture of Gregory Ain: The Play Between the Rational and High Art, with David Gebhard, Harriette Von Breton Barbara: The University Art Museum). ARTICLES versity of lam, V{i V 14 Art Museum). co-aut.hored . (Sar,ta 1994 -- "W.R. Yelland," in The Art and Craft of Califcrnia Architecture (Washington, D.C.: The Preservation Press,forthcoming). 1993 -- "'American Background': Fiske Kimball's Study of Architecture in the United States, ca.1915-19:10," in Early Years of Art History in the United Status, Notes and Essays on Departments, Teaching Scholars Princeton: Princeton University Prelis). 1992 -- Fu"— rthering an Architectural Inheritance," Joti,nson Kaufman Coate: Partners in the California Stye Claremont, Calif.: Galleries of Pomona and SiTipps Colleges). 1990 -- Writings of Fiske Kimball: A Synthesis of Architectural History and Practice," in The Architectural Historian in America, in Studie:o in the History of Art, 35, Symposium Papers XIX �— Washington, D.C.: Center for Advanced Studies: in the Visual Arts). o I PUBLIC REPORTS Bricker, L.W., page 3 1995 -- Section 106 Review, 710 Freeway (Long Beach FreaWay) sponsored by Caltrans. Evaluation of Pasadena Avenue Historic District; determination of eligibility of Wigmore Drive Historic District. Submitted to State Office of Historic Preservation for Pasadena Heritage. 1994 -- "Historic Property Clearance Report for the Foothill Blvd. Widening in the City of Fontana, San Bernardino Co., CA., co-authored with Paul G. Chace. Submitted to the City of Fontana. 1994 -- "Architectural and Historical Evaluation [for] the City of Chino Downtown and Senior Project," co- authored with Patrcia Jertberg. Submitted to the City of Chino. 1993 -- Architectural Survey of the Inner Richmond District, San Francisco, co-authored with David Bricker. Sponsored by The Foundation for San Francisco's Architectural Heritage, SHPO, NEA. 1992 -- Jackson Brewing Company, co-authored with Davi<l Bricker. National Register Nomination and Historic Preservation Tax Certification Application. 1991 -- Crocker Memorial Old People's Home, San Francisco. Determination of eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places. 1990 -- Julius Kahn Playground, San Francisco. Determination of eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places. 1986 -- "Architectural/ Historical Report on the Oceanside City Hall Building," co-authored with David Ge31tard, David Bricker. Submitted to the City of Oceanside. 1984 -- "Fort MacArthur, Middle Reservation, San Pedro,' co- authored with David Gebhard, David Bricker. Nomination to the National Register of Histori= Places, and Historic American Building Survey. PRESENTED PAPERS AND TOURS 1993 -- "Recent Directions in Architectural History," Denison University, Granville, Ohio. 1992 -- "Talbot Faulkner Hamlin and the Responsibility Of American Architectural Writing, 1930-45," Annual Meeting of the Society of Architectural HistoriUns, Albuquerque, New Mexico. 1991 -- "St. Francis Wood and the Development of the American Residence Park," annual meeting of t1,e St. Francis Wood Homes Association, San Francisco, CA. PRESENTED PAPERS AND TOURS (con't) L.W. Bricker, page t 1990 -- "The Architectural Development of the Presidio as Military Post and Urban Park," in "Presidio Perspectives" sponsored by the Foundation for Sa1n Francisco's Architectural Heritage, San Francisco, CA. 1990 -- "Vernacular Architecture," Session co-ordinator, annual meeting of the California Preservation Foundation, San Francisco, CA. 1988 -- "'American Backgrounds': Fiske Kimball's Study Of Architecture in the United States, c.1915-30" in "Symposium. Three Decades of Art History in the United States (1910-40): The American Contribution," annual meeting of the College Art Association, Houston, Texas. 1987 -- "Fiske Kimball and Talbot Hamlin: American Architecture in the Humanist Tradition," Talks on American Architecture III, Temple Hoyne Buell Center for the Study of American Architecture, Columt-ia University, New York, NY. 1983 -- "The Residential Architecture of Roland E. Coa.te: From the Regional to the National," annual meeting of the Society of Architectural Historians, Phoenix, Arizona. MEMBERSHIP IN SCHOLARLY/ PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Society of Architectural Historians, Preservation ComDiittee Redlands Conservancy, Board of Trustrees Redlands Area Historical Society California Preservation Foundation Foundation for San Francisco's Architectural Heritage Stephen R. Hammond Heritage Resource Coordinator State of California Department of Transportation 247 W. 3rd Street San Bernardino, CA 92402 (909) 383-4108 Professor David Gebhard Department of Art History University of California Santa Barbara, California 93106 (805) 893-2724 (office) (805) 969-1031 (home) -�.� toll 0 C REFERENCES (con't) Professor Harold Kirker (Emeritus) Department of History University of Cali.fornia, Santa Barbara 155 Jackson Street San Francisco, California 94111 (415) 986-2471. Professor Michael A. Tomlan Director Graduate Program in Historic College of Architecture, Art Cornell University 214 West Sibley Hall Ithaca, New York 14853 (607) 255-7261. Roseanne McNulty, A.I.A. Asian Neighborhood Design 80 Fresno San Francisco, California (415) 982-2959 L.W. Bricker, PE.ge 5 Preservation & Planning Jean Kortum, Former President Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board City and County of San Francisco 80 Merced San Francisco, California 94127 (415) 566-9705. F HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION 1996 ATTENDANCE SHEET DATE IN ATTENDANCE AIISI NT Commissioners: Staff: 2/8/96 Jim Demersman, Marie Puente, Robert Christine di Iorio, Leslie Mouriquand, Britt Stewart Woodard Wright, Ned Millis, Lauren Weiss -Bricker* Wilson, Betty Sawyer 3/21/96 Jim Demersman, Marie Puente, Steward Leslie Mouriquand, Betty Sawyer Lauren Wt is9-Bricker Woodard, Robert Wright, Ned Millis 4/18/96 Jim DeMersman, Marie Puente, Robert Mark Weiss, Jerry Herman, Christine di Iorio, Steward Woodard Wright, Ned Millis Leslie Mouriquand, Betty Sawyer Lauren We is$ -Bricker 5/16/96 Jim DeMersman, Marie Puente, Steward Jerry Herman, Christine di Iorio, Leslie None Woodard, Lauren Weiss -Bricker*, Ned Millis Mouriquand, Betty Sawyer 6120/96 Jim DeMersman, Marie Puente, Steward Christine di Iorio, Leslie Mouriquand, Betty Robert Wr.gllt Woodard, Ned Millis Sawyer Lauren Wt is$ -Bricker 7/18/96 Jim DeMersman, Marie Puente, Steward Christine di Iorio, Leslie Mouriquand, Betty Lauren Wois$-Bricker Woodard, Robert Wright, Ned Millis Sawyer 8/22/96 Jim DeMersman, Marie Puente, Steward Christine di Iorio, Leslie Mouriquand, Betty Lauren Wt:is$-Bricker Woodard, Robert Wright, Ned Millis Sawyer 9/19/96 Jim DeMersman, Marie Puente, Steward Christine di Iorio, Betty Sawyer Lauren Wnis5-Bricker Woodard, Robert Wright 11/8/96 Jim DeMersman, Marie Puente, Robert Christine di lorio, Leslie Mouriquand, Betty Ned Milli: Wright, Steward Woodard Sawyer Lauren W:is$-Bricker 11/21/96 Jim DeMersman, Marie Puente, Robert Christine di Iorio, Leslie Mouriquand, Betty Stewart W oadard Wright, Ned Millis Sawyer Lauren W �is6-Bricker * Lauren Weiss -Bricker is an advisor to the Commission and is present upon request. E MINUTES HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall Session Room 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA February 8, 1996 I. CALL TO ORDER 3:00 I.M._ A. This meeting of the Historical Preservation Commission was called to order at 3:07 P.M. by Chairman Millis. IL ROLL CALL A. Chairman Millis requested the roll call: Present: Commissioners DeMerstnan, Puente, Wright, Chairman Millis and Advisor Weiss -Bricker. B. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Wright/Puente to ex;use Commissioner Woodard. Unanimously approved. C. Staff present: Planning Manager Christine di Iorio, Administrative Assistant :3ritt Wilson, Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand, and Executive Secretary Fetty Sawyer. III. PUBLIC COMMENT: None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. There being no corrections to the minutes of November 16, 1996, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Wright/Puente to approve the minutes as submi ted. Unanimously approved. V. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Context Statement; Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand informed the Commissioners of the progress on the Context Statement and asked that the Commission submit any information or comments they may have on the Stateriept to staff. 1. Commissioners reviewed and discussed information staff had received on existing homesteads, grants, and lands that had been granted to the railroad by the government. Staff explained that the government issued patents or _ the land to the homesteaders, but in order to have the patent there must )e a structure on the land. : Historical Preservation Commission Meeting February 8, 1996 2. This was the type of information that would be included in the context statement and would generate the information to write the Context Staten ieht. Planning Manager di Iorio stated that some of the architectural styles c ogld be integrated into the time period staff had identified. So some o:' the homesteads have both significance as historical as well as architectural. Commissioners discussed some of the known homesteads in La Quint,. 3. Members discussed with staff people they would try to contact to gain additional information on the homesteads. 4. Commissioners asked questions on the Context Statement Outline. Staff asked that the Agenda be reorganized by put Item B as Item D. It was moved and seconde i by Commissioners Wright/DeMersman to so reorganize the agenda. Unanimously approved. HPC2-8 B. Archaeological Report - Rancho La Quinta (Project Map 20469) 1. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand informed the Commission that the applicant had requested this item be continued to the next meeting of the Commission on March 21, 1996. 2. There being no discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Wright/DeMersman to continue the archaeological report to March 21, 1 I96. Unanimously approved. C. Archaeological Report - Desert Sands Unified School District Administrative Center 1. Associate Planner Lesile Mouriquand presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Developr rent Department. 2. Chairman Millis asked if any significant findings had been made. Staff st ited several pot sherds were found and the reports suggests having a mot.itor present during the grading process. 3. Staff stated the report was before the Commission for their acceptanc,' as partial compliance. It was moved and seconded by Commissio iets Wright/DeMersman to accept the report as submitted. Unanimo isly approved. 2 Historical Preservation Commission Meeting February 8, 1996 D. Archaeolo icg al Report - La Ouinta Water Tank Project, Coachella Valley Wad District Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand introduced Dr. Bruce Love, Pb.D., SOPA, of CRM Tech, a cultural research management firm from Riverside, who gave a slide presentation of the artifacts that had been found at the above -noted project site as noted in the staff report. A copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Dr. Love described the process whereby the study was conducted, how the sites were marked, and what had been found. They proceeded to record the first step, evaluating their significance, and a literature review as to what the purpose could have been for the objects found. They disassembled the cairns to see if any indication could be reached as to the purpose of the cairns. Some of the hypotheses were that they were used as planting vines, or corrals for chasing wild game, or to herd antelope into. Methods were tried and tested for each of the hypotheses. As nothing was found inside the cairns, it was determined that they were functional in purpose only. 3. The hypothesis settled on was that they were used as anchors for fences to catch big game. Brush fences were used to replicate the hypothesis to see if it would work. Results were that the number of rocks used to build a cairn to support a brush fence were the same. This proved their hypothesis. The brush fence was used to channel the sheep to an area where the hunters would wait for them. A determination was made that the site was eligible for the National Registry as the study increased the knowledge of the prehistoric game hunting and the site itself contained information that was valuable and could answer a research question. Because of this a mitigation program was initiated to protect the site until excavation could occur to recover all the data they could prior to the installation of the well. 5. Commissioners asked if any dating was done on the pieces found. Dr. Love stated there was and it was determined to be in the 1000's. Staff asked if Dr. Love would be nominating the site for the National Register. Dr. Love stated they would not. Discussion followed between the Commissioners and Dr. Love regarding the various sites. HPC2-8 + Historical Preservation Commission Meeting February 8, 1996 7. There being no further discussion, it was moved and secondec by Commissioners DeMersman/Puente to approve the report as submitted. Unanimously approved. VI. OTHER: A. SB 875 - Historic Tax Credit for seismic retrofittin 1. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand gave a description of the bill and si ated it did not require any action by the Commission, unless they wished staff to draft a letter stating their support of the Bill. 2. Following discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Wright/DeMersman to instruct staff to write a letter to Senator Kelley stt ling the Commission's support of the Bill. Unanimously approved. B. Discussion of Commission Vacancies Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand informed the Commission of the progress of the City Council to replace the positions that had been vacate 9 by Commissioners Terry Henderson and Drew Pallette. Staff introduced new Commissioner Jim DeMersman who gave a short biography of himself to the other members. VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners DeMeIsman/Pu-.nte to adjourn this meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission to a regular meeting on Marcf 21, 1996. This meeting of the Historical Commission was adjourned at 4:26 P.M. Unanimo isly approved. HPC2-8 4 IJ5 0 MINUTES HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall Session Room 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA March 21, 1996 I. CALL TO ORDER 3:00 P.M. A. This meeting of the Historical Preservation Commission was called to order at 3:05 P.M. by Chairman Millis. II. ROLL CALL A. Chairman Millis requested the roll call: Present: Commissioners DeMersiaan, Puente, Woodard, Wright, and Chairman Millis. B. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand noted that Advisor Lauren Weiss -Brisker would be unable to attend. C. Staff present: Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand, and Executive Secretary E etty Sawyer. III. PUBLIC COMMENT: A. Mr. Norris Bernard, resident and member of the La Quinta Human Services Commission (HSC), stated he was asked by the HSC to attend the Histo: ical Preservation Commission meeting to explain the philosophy and work plan of the HSC. Their desire was to encourage an orderly plan for community services foj the City. To encourage a sense of mutual appreciation among the residents regarding the diversity of the cultural of the community and activities that currently are in pla0e and planned. In this effort, they are trying to determine what the needs of the City are. In order to address this issue they have scheduled a "Community Vi;ign Workshop" to be held on April 18, 1996, from 7:00 P.M.- 9:00 P.M., at the La Quinta Senior Center. They have sent out 90 letters to local citizens and commis lion members. His purpose in attending this meeting was to ask that the chairman at clad or delegate a member to attend this meeting. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. There being no corrections to the minutes of February 8, 1996, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Wright/Puente to approve the minutes as submitted. Unanimously approved. p{ pp .� q.6 Historical Preservation Commission Meeting March 21, 1996 V. BUSINESS ITEMS HPC3-21 A. Annual Work Program; Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand 1. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. She went on to explain why this plan was being requirec. and discussed the contents of the plan and the target dates for each of the projects. Staff stated that comments were needed from the Commissioners as soon as possible regarding the reports. 2. Commissioner Woodard asked staff to explain Preservation Week. !Staff stated this was the fourth year the City had observed "Preservation Week" and to date there had only been a Proclamation signed by the Mayor declaring "Preservation Week". Last year this was expanded to "La Quinta Heritage Month". Staff would like to progressively increase the activities with awards, presentations, and maybe co-sponsor some events with the Historical Society. 3. Chairman Millis stated that the Historical Society had an essay contest last year and will do so again this year. The City needs to have some kind of observances. 4. Commissioner DeMersman stated he would like to see the project "Box City" incorporated into the City to work with school children. The object of the program is to create a map whereby the children build a City by boxes. They are involved in building the structures, zoning, and establishing a general plan layout of the City. Commissioner Millis asked if the program pointed out any historical purposes. Commissioner DeMersman stated the students were directed toward both the past and present. 5. Commissioner Puente asked who would be in charge of Item 47 (Designating Point Happy as a local historic, topographical and cultural landmark). Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand stated staff would be preparing the paper work and it is really a matter of filling out the form and writing a justification for the site. The Commission would approve the form and forward it on to the City Council for their approval. Commissioner Wright suggested the Commission take a tour of the Point Happy. Chairman Millis stated Saturday, April 13, 2-4:00 P.M., the Historical Society would be conducting a tour of the Point Happy Ranch. 2 tW-7 Historical Preservation Commission Meeting March 21. 1996 HPC3-21 6. Commissioner Woodard asked when the grant was anticipated to be completed. Staff stated it is anticipated to take a year to reach the point of submitting the final report to SHPO. Twelve proposals had been received, which was an excellent response. It is anticipated that the survey should be completed by June, 1997. Commissioner Woodard asked if there was a map of the current historical landmarks. Staff stated there was a list of all the sites on file in the Community Development Department. In addition, they are listed in the General Plan, and several publications which have background material. Staff anticipates the consultants will find very few new sites. 7. Chairman Millis stated the historical boundaries of the City were covered generally in the Cove and southern portion of the City. There were very few sites on the north side of Highway 111. 8. There being no further discussion it was moved and seconded by Commissioners DeMersman/Puente to approve the Annual Work Program as submitted. Unanimously approved. B. Formation of the Consultant Selection Committee and review of the time table Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. She went on to explain the process whereby the proposals would be reviewed and how a consultant would be selected. Council Members Henderson/Sniff were previously selected by Council to serve on the Consultant Selection Committee. 2. Staff reviewed the Revised Schedule of Events with the Commission regarding the consultant selection process and pointed out the important dates. 3. Commissioner Puente asked what time of the day the meetings would be held. Staff stated they would probably be during the day, but will consider evening meetings. Commissioner Puente stated she would have a problem with any time before 3:00 P.M. 4. Chairman Millis asked if anyone was interested in serving on the committee. Following discussion, Commissioners DeMersman and Chairman Millis were selected to serve on the committee with Commissioner Puente serving as an alternate. 3 j Historical Preservation Commission Meeting March 21, 1996 C. Certified Local Government Grant proposal. Associate Planner Lesile Mouriquand presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Commissioner Woodard asked how the grant was funded and if the city would receive the amount requested. Staff stated cities have been awarded less than requested. Commissioner Woodard asked how this would relate to the RFP where a definite amount is stated. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand stated the amount of $15,000 was based on what had been awarded previously to other cities. The grant was intended to cover the cost of the consultant. Commissioner Woodard asked what would happen if the grant was less than requested. Would the City contribute the difference. Staff discussed the alternatives that were available to the Commission and what could be done if the amount of the grant was less than the $15,000 requested. Commissioner Woodard stated the Commission could ask the selected consultant to submit an alternative proposal for the amount received. 3. Commissioner Wright stated the City Council had been supportive of the Commission's work and hopefully they would approve the difference. 4. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand informed the Commissioners staff needed their updated resumes as soon as possible to send with the proposal. 5. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Puente/Woodard to approve the Certified Local Government Proposal as submitted. D. Preservation Plan Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand explained the Plan and what it must contain. She informed the Commission that the Plan had been transmitted to the State Historic Preservation Office in Sacramento for their comments. 2. Commissioner Woodard asked staff to clarify the Purpose and Intent section of the Historical Preservation Ordinance. Discussion followed. Chairman Millis explained that there were two structures in the City that were being targeted to be brought up to the City's Building Code for preservation purposes. Those structures were the Hacienda del Gato and the old lumber yard building. 4. Commissioner Woodard stated his concern that the City in their approval HPC3-21 .! 149 0 Historical Preservation Commission Meeting March 21. 1996 process, be sensitive to the style of buildings to be constructed in the Village. Buildings could be built to look Spanish, old, etc., and in reality they are a poor substitute and would have a negative impact on the City. Staff stated it was the responsibility of the Planning Commission to architecturally review all new projects in the City with the City Council granting the final approval. The Historical Preservation Commission would not review them unless it related to a historical site. 5. Commissioner Woodard stated his concern that even new construction located next to a historical building could be a detriment to the building instead of maintaining a historical environment. Discussion followed as to how the Commission could actively be involved in the current planning process to give input regarding design of the structures. 6. Staff discussed with the Commission the Village Specific Plan and development of the area. Due to the amount of concern raised by the Commissioners, Commissioner Wright asked that this item be placed on the next Historical Preservation Commission agenda for discussion with the Community Development Director. 7. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Puente/DeMersman to approve the Draft Preservation Plan as submitted. Unanimously approved. D. Context Statement 1. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand presented the information contained in the staff report, and stated that due to the lack of time to complete the statement, a partial report has been submitted to the Commissioners for review. A more complete version would be sent as it is completed. 2. Commissioner Woodard asked staff to define what "resort industry" meant. Discussion followed regarding the terminology used in the report. 3. Staff discussed the structure of the Table of Contents and the partial report as prepared. She stated they were using primary source documents rather than oral histories. The City may, in the future, have an oral history project. 4. Chairman Millis stated it would be nice to convert this information to a document that could be used as a handout for the City and Historical Preservation Commission. 5. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Wright/Puente to continue this item, at staff discretion, to the next Commission meeting following the HPC3-21 5 �� Historical Preservation Commission Meeting March 21, 1996 completion of the Context Statement. Unanimously approved. VI. OTHER: A. Ordinance 280 - Amendment to Section 7.04 of the La Ouinta Municiipa Code 1. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand presented a history of the lydinance and the formation of the Commission and explained why staff had •equested the change to the Ordinance. 2. Following discussion, it was moved and seconded by Comm issioners Woodard/DeMersman to direct staff to notify Council of their ap reciation and forethought to see that the Ordinance was changed and adopted. Unanimously approved. B. Staff discussed with the Commissioners the letter sent to Senator Da 'id Kelly regarding Senate Bill 875 relating to Seismic Retrofit Tax Credits. C. Commissioner DeMersman asked why the Rancho La Quinta Archaeologic d Report, continued at the last meeting, was not agendized for this meeting. Associa - Planner Leslie Mouriquand explained that staff was reviewing the Archaeologim it Report submitted by the Archaeological Research Unit (ARU), from the Uni ersity of Redlands. Staff felt the requirements listed in this report were too cost ext nsive for the developer and staff was requesting justification from ARU. When th s issue is resolved, it would be brought before the Commission. VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Comr issioners Woodard/DeMersman to adjourn this meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission tc a regular meeting on April 18, 1996. This meeting of the Historical Commission was adjourned at :24 P.M. Unanimously approved. HPC3-21 6 MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall Session Room 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA April 18, 1996 I. CALL TO ORDER 00 P.M. A. This meeting of the Historical Preservation Commission was called to ord r at 3:04 P.M. by Chairman Millis. II. ROLL CALL A. Chairman Millis requested the roll call: Present: Commissioners Del lersman, Puente, Wright, and Chairman Millis. B. Chairman Millis noted that Advisor Lauren Weiss -Bricker would be unable :o attend. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Puente/Wright t excuse Commissioner Woodard. C. Staff present: Assistant City Manager Mark Weiss, Community De) Aopment Director Jerry Herman, Planning Manager Christine di Iorio, Associat Planner Leslie Mouriquand, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer. III. PUBLIC COMMENT: None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Chairman Millis asked that the Minutes of March 21 be corrected on Page S, Item 7, by deleting the word "generally" as it appears in the sentence. There being io further corrections, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners DeMersman Alright to approve the minutes as submitted. Unanimously approved. V. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Discussions with Assistant City Mangier regarding the duties and respons cilities of the Commission Staff introduced Mark Weiss, Assistant City Manager spo e to the Commission regarding the status of all Commissions/Board appoil ted by the City Council. Acting City Manager Mark Weiss stated he had pn nred and presented a staff report for the Council that outlined the organ: ational or 14PC4-18 9 I listorical Preservation Commission April 18, 1996 legislative structure of each of the commissions as well as their 1 story and duties. The City Council reviewed the report and made come rents, but directed staff to meet with each of the commissions/boards and s licit their comments. The staff report suggested some alternatives as to ho ✓ some of these commissions/boards may be merged and streamlined, but :here was nothing specific to the Historic Preservation Commission. Even th ugh there was no discussion relative to merging the Historic Preservation Cc nmission with any other commission, staff still felt it appropriate to gain inpi : from the Historic Preservation Commission regarding this issue. 2. Chairman Millis stated that in reviewing the report, the budget d Aribution of the Commission showed the Planning Commission an( Historic Preservation Commission had the largest time commitment upon :.aff, what was this rationale based on? Community Development Dire for Jerry Herman clarified that due to the Survey and Context Statement, ;tiff time was excessive. This will change as time goes by. 3. Commissioner DeMersman stated it would be very difficult to i ierge this Commission with any other commission due to the State requirem€ its for the Certified Local Government Certification of the Historic Pr servation Commission. In reference to the size of the Commission, i was his understanding that finding professionally qualified people to fill t .e current five positions was always difficult, it would not make sense to in cease the size. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand stated there had been problem finding people who were qualified to fill the professional positiot s. 4. Commissioner Wright stated he too felt it would be difficult to serge the Commission and keep the CLG requirements. 5. There being no further discussion, Assistant City Manager Weiss tl inked the Commission for their input. B. Discussion - Design Review of New Buildings with Historic Architectural Styles by the Commission. Chairman Millis stated this was a request of Commissioner Wooda land due to his inability to attend this meeting, this subject be continued t the next meeting. Unanimously approved. C. Context Statement - update 1. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand asked if there were any other mxunegts fi•om the Commission on the Context Statement. Chairman Milli: stated he was impressed by the thoroughness. He asked if the City had lookt i into the HPC4-18 Aa� /l: Historical Preservation Commission April 18, 1996 change of the ownership title for the Hacienda del Gato. Staff stat d it may be better to have the consultant do this. Chairman Millis stated the title search may show if any changes have occurred. Commissioner De Aersman asked if he would be allowed to show the document to Dr. Bean. S aff stated there were no reasons why he would not be able to do so. Comn iissioners Wright and Puente stated they both thought it was very well done 2. Chairman Millis stated that the section on the history of agriculture had provided some new and interesting information. 3. Staff discussed with the Commissioners the consultant selection prccess, date and time. There being no further comments, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Wright/Demersman to accept the report. D. Rancho La Quinta Archaeologist Report Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand informed the Commissio:i that the archaeologist who prepared the report was not available to make formal presentation, but the developer Mr. Tom Cullinan, was present. S aff stated they had a meeting with the developer to discuss the concerns raised by staff regarding the recommended mitigation raised by the archaeolo€ ist. Staff stated that if the developer followed the suggestions of the report, it may be too extensive and expensive. Staff had spoken to the archaeologist regarding the report and they had responded in return. Staff recommended accepting the inventory portion and not officially accepting the recommeniation for further work and evaluation. 2. Planning Manager Christine di lorio stated that asking for research t and design questions was similar to the presentation by Bruce Love regarding he: cairns. The City needs the archaeologist to submit information gleaned from other sites that would support a research design question. Chairman M.11is asked that by accepting the inventory and not the other if this would be any relief for the developer. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand stated it w )ul.d make him aware that he may need to shop for other archaeologists in preparation of the Phase II scope of work. CEQA addresses the maximum mount of funds the developer is required to spend on testing and mitigation. Chairman Millis asked the developer, Mr. Cullinan, if he had any c:ornments. Mr. Cullman stated he had no questions at this time. He would speak with other archaeologists. The Phase II project would not be started for two years. HPC4-18 Historical Preservation Commission April 18, 1996 4. There being no further discussion, Commissioners Puente/Wright to Unanimously approved. E. Criteria for a Preservation Award it was moved and seconded by accept the report as submitted. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand presented the information pertaining to the subject and informed the Commission that staff would bring back a draft of the criteria. Commissioner Wright stated it would be great to have the program in affect. Commissioner DeMersman stated the City of Palm Springs had an award ceremony last year and it drew 90 people. It was very successful and have plans to do it again. 2. Commissioner Puente suggested encouraging participation in the schools. Chairman Millis suggested including the High School and middle schools. 3. There being no further discussion, Commissioners DeMersman/Puente Unanimously approved. VI. OTHER A. Commissioner Items it was moved and seconded by to instruct staff to move forward. B. Staff informed the Commission that the City Council had approved the Month of May as La Quinta Heritage Month. C. Consultant Selection Committee meeting to be Monday, April 22, 1996. D. Staff informed the Commission that the monthly American Planning Association meeting/luncheon would be held on Tuesday, April 23, 11:45 A.M. at the Sizzler Restaurant in Palm Desert. Mr. Bruce Love would be speaking on "Cultural Research Management". E. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio informed the Commission that the Grant package had been mailed with Council approval. It was due May 1 st. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Puente,/Wright to adjourn this meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission to a regular meeting on May 16, 1996. This meeting of the Historic Commission was adjourned at 3:44 P.M. Unanimously approved. HPC4-I8 MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall Session Room 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA May 16, 1996 L CALL TO ORDER 3:00 P.M. A. This meeting of the Historical Preservation Commission was called to order at 3:06 P.M. by Chairman Millis. II. ROLL CALL A. Chairman Millis requested the roll call: Present: Commissioners Delversman, Puente, Woodard Wright, Advisor Lauren Weiss -Bricker, and Chairman Millis. B. Staff present: Community Development Director Jerry Herman, Planning, Manager Christine di Iorio, Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer. III. PUBLIC COMMENT: None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR - None V. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Historic SurvexProject Consultant Selection Committee Report Planning Manager Christine di Iorio informed the Commission that staff had received 12 proposals. The Selection Committee had met and reviewed all 12. Their criteria for selecting four to be interviewed was based on their qualifications and according to what they could offer for the contract price. Friday, June 7th, had been selected by the Committee to interview those selected. The four to be interviewed are: a. CRM Tech, Bruce Love, Archaeologist, Tom Tang, Architectural Historian b. Leslie Heumann and Associates, Architectural Historian, Archaeologist Helen Wells C. Knox Mellon and Associates, Architectural History HPC5-16 • Historical Preservation Commission May 16, 1996 d. Brian F. Mooney & Associates, Richard Carrico Archaeologist, Susan Carrico Historian/Architectural Historian, Robert Case Archaeologist. 2. Commissioner Woodard asked how long the survey should take. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand stated approximately one year as the consultants would not be able to start the survey until October according to the guidelines of the Grant. The Grant allows eleven months to complete the survey. Staff continued to explain the process the consultant would be going through to conduct the survey as well as what the City expected to obtain from the survey. B. Discussion with Staff Relative to the Commission Reviewing New Buildings with Historic Architectural. Community Development Director Jerry Herman explained that the City had a Design Review Board approximately 3-4 years ago and due to the time it took to process a project through all the commissions/boards for approval, the City Council decided to combine the Planning Commission and Design Review Board. It is now the responsibility of the Planning Commission to review all aspects of new construction including the architecture. 2. Commissioner Woodard stated that the Historic Preservation Commission is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations to the City Council concerning the retention of any historical structures in the City and he felt the review of any new buildings to be located in a historical portion of the City, should also be reviewed by the Commission to ensure the proposed architectural style is compatible. 3. Staff stated that Council had reduced the number of boards a developer goes through for approval and may not want to add the Historical Preservation Commission review to that process. 4. Commissioner Woodard stated his concern that the City would allow the "cutsie" type buildings rather than the authentic architecture of La Quinta's history. If the City is to have a "Village" atmosphere and does not have people on the Planning Commission with the knowledge to distinguish between the "cutsie" and the authentic, and with no policy in place to require it, the City will not be able to maintain the Village atmosphere. Community Development Director Jerry Herman stated the City does not have any such policy for design criteria. The only document that has any guidelines is the Village Specific Plan. The Planning Commission currently prefers to retain the look of the architecture used at the La Quinta Hotel and HPC5-l6 r Historical Preservation Commission May 16, 1996 HPC5-16 tries to approve projects based on that style of architecture, but there is no policy to require it. Any new development that occurs in the "Village" area is reviewed according to the Village Specific Plan. The City Council currently during an economic development meeting, has decided the Village Specific Plan should be reviewed. C. City of La Ouinta Historic Context Statement - update Staff explained they anticipated having the Context Statement completed by the Commission's June meeting. Staff would still appreciate any information the Commissioners could volunteer. Commissioner Woodard thanked staff for the quality of work that had been produced in the Context Statement. All Commissioners expressed the same opinion. 3. Commissioners discussed with staff the different items that would be included in the Statement. Staff felt their research had produced all the information that would be available to aid in the writing of the Survey. Once the Commission has approved the Statement, it will go to the City Council, probably late June or early July, for their approval. 4. Advisor Lauren Bricker stated the work completed by staff will greatly reduce the amount of time needed by the consultants to prepare the Survey. She further suggested staff consider grouping all the figures and pictures to be included in the Statement, at the end of the document rather than trying to integrate it into the text. It would serve the document better as an appendix. 5. Chairman Millis stated the Historical Society would be interested. in seeing that this information is published in some form. The information is worth having for generations to come. Staff suggested the City may want to apply for another grant next year to fund such a project. 6. Advisor Bricker suggested that in addition to what staff has provided, it might be worth the Commissioner's time to designate what criteria should be used to determine what structures should be placed on the historical list for the National Registry. Taking into consideration the history of the art and architecture, what is reasonable to expect. Chairman Millis asked if the City's natural waterways would be included, i.e., the All American Canal. Staff stated they would be included in the that portion concerned with Cultural Landscape as well as the trails, roads, wagon 6 �� Historical Preservation Commission May 16, 1996 roads, etc. that had been identified. These will be included along with the historical maps that shows the routes such as stage line routes, and Indian trails. Some of these trails have evolved into the City's major streets such as Highway 111. OTHER A. Commissioner Items 1. Chairman Millis informed the Commission that the La Quinta Historical Society had submitted a letter to the Commission asking for their review and approval of having the historical street markers, the "obelisks", repaired and replaced throughout the City. Staff stated it would be on the Commission's agenda for June. Commissioners discussed with staff possible locations for the obelisks. 2. Commissioner Puente asked staff when the Metropolitan theaters would be starting construction. Staff stated they were trying to obtain their finding and were working with the developer to get started. 3. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand stated she had received a letter from Representative Boxer showing her support for the funding for the Historic Survey project. 4. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio stated that staff had been contacting different individuals to speak at the Commission meetings. This would enable the Commission to meet their State requirements rather than the Commission having to attend conferences. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Wright/Puente to adjourn this meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission to a regular meeting of the Historical Preservation Commission on June 20, 1996. This meeting of the Historical Preservation Commission was adjourned at 3:57 P.M. Unanimously approved. HPC5-16 MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall Session Room 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA June 20, 1996 I. CALL TO ORDER 3:00 P.M. A. This meeting of the Historical Preservation Commission was called to order at 3:05 P.M. by Chairman Millis. II. ROLL CALL A. Chairman Millis requested the roll call: Present: Commissioners DeMersman, Puente, Woodard, and Chairman Millis. B. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners DeMersman/Puente to excuse Commissioner Wright. Unanimously approved. C. Staff present: Planning Manager Christine di Iorio, Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer. III. PUBLIC COMMENT: None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. There being no corrections to the Minutes of April 18, 1996, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Puente/Woodard to approve the minutes as submitted. Unanimously approved. B. There being no corrections to the Minutes of May 16, 1996, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Woodard/Puente to approve the minutes as submitted. Unanimously approved. V. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Confirmation of the Historic Survey Project Consultant 1. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand stated that the Selection Committee had met on June 7th to interview consultants to preform the Historic Survey Project. Following interviews, Brian F. Mooney was selected as the consultant to conduct the survey. If the commission concurs, this HPC6-20 1 �p Historical Preservation Commission June 20, 1996 recommendation will be taken to the City Council on July 2nd, and the consultant should begin work on the Survey in October, upon confirmation of the CLG Grant. a. Commissioner Woodard stated he was impressed with the report submitted by Mr. Mooney. Commissioner DeMersman commented on their presentation and how well they worked with staff. Discussion followed regarding the interviews. b. Commissioner Puente suggested staff contact the references submitted by Mr. Mooney for any recommendations or negative responses. C. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Woodard/DeMersman to approve and endorse the recommendation made by the Selection Committee to enter into a contract with Brian F. Mooney and Associates to conduct the Historic Survey subject to a check of references. The item would be brought back to the Commission if any concerns were raised during the reference check for further review and action. Unanimously approved. B. meet Obelisks 1. Chairman Millis stated that the Commission had received a letter from the La Quinta Historical Society asking for the Commission's assistance. a. Commissioner Woodard asked how the Commission should be looking at this item. b. Commissioner Puente asked if the obelisks could be made more personal by adding the La Quinta logo. C. Staff informed the Commission that. the Art in Public Places Commission was also asked for their assistance by the Society. d. Members stated they would like the obelisks to create an identity with the community. The project should include community groups, with the intent that the obelisks should not lose their original intent to be a street marker system. e. Commissioners discussed where on the street corners the obelisks would be placed. Chairman Millis informed the Commission that a stylized font had been used to make the marker distinct. HPC6-20 2 Historical Preservation Commission June 20, 1996 f. Commissioner DeMersman suggested one of the schools create a sculpture form and have the obelisk become a school project. g. Commissioners discussed whether the obelisks were to be distributed throughout the community to make La Quinta unique and whether a logo should be added to enhance their appearance. If they are to be an art object utilized in the Village, it would be better to leave it in its original form, a standard obelisk. This would be similar to the artists pallette on the streets of Laguna Beach. It could become a competition opened to artists to submit ideas. h. Following discussion, it was determined that the idea should move forward, but the obelisks should not replace the existing street signs or be a duplication of street sign funding. It should be a community project that involves members of the community and/or community groups, and should meet the standards of the Riverside County Police and Fire Departments. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Puente/DeMersman to approve the obelisks as a community project. The project should include civic groups such as the La Quinta Arts Foundation, Senior Center, La Quinta Historical Society, the Art in Public Places Commission, and other interested parties and groups. The only requirement would be that there be no duplication of costs from the City for street signs; that community groups be involved, and that the design be integrated into the fire safety requirements. Unanimously approved. C. Discussion Regarding the Re -appointment of Commissioners whose terms expire June 30, 1996. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand stated the Council had been reviewing the role of each of the Commissions/Boards and therefore staff had not advertised for the two seats that would become vacant as two Commissioners' terms would be expiring on June 30th. The Commission was informed that the City Council would be making a determination on July 2nd about each of the Boards/Commissions. Currently, the Council is contemplating extending the terms of all commissioners for one year and then review the Boards and Commission again. Commissioner Woodward asked if the Commission was State mandated and would have to exist per those requirements. Staff stated that since there had been difficulty in finding qualified people to serve on the Commission, the HPC6-20 Historical Preservation Commission June 20, 1996 State Office had informed staff they would consider qualified staff serving as a Commissioner until the position(s) could be filled. Discussion followed as to why the Council was reviewing the Commissions and Board and what had been studied by Council thus far. OTHER A. Commissioner Items Commissioner DeMersman stated he had attended the Annual State Historical Preservation Conference in San Jose. It was an excellent conference. The theme was Economic Development in the role of Historic Preservation. He had ordered a copy of a video tape that would be available to the Commissioners. When corporations were looking to invest in a community, they are not looking at the government incentives. The deciding factors come down to the quality of life and how historic preservation enhances it. The conference for next year is to be held in Pasadena and he would recommend everyone attend. Commissioner DeMersman stated he would like to see the State Conference in 1999 brought to the Desert. He would like to have mobile workshops and involve La Quinta for a site or two. Discussion followed regarding some of the workshops that were attended. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners DeMersman/Woodward to adjourn this meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission to a regular meeting of the Historical Preservation Commission on July 18, 1996. This meeting of the Historical Preservation Commission was adjourned at 3:52 P.M. Unanimously approved. HPC6-20 4 i 171 MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall Session Room 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA July 18, 1996 1. CALL TO ORDER 3:00 P.M. A. This meeting of the Historical Preservation Commission was called to order at 3:05 P.M. by Chairman Millis. II. ROLL CALL A. Chairman Millis requested the roll call: Present: Commissioners DeMersman, Puente, Woodard, Wright, and Chairman Millis. B. Staff present: Planning Manager Christine di Iorio and Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand. C. Election of Chair: Following nominations, Ned Millis was elected as Chairman on a unanimous vote. D. Election of Vice Chair: Following nominations, Steward Woodard was elected as Vice Chairman on a unanimous vote. III. PUBLIC COMMENT: None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Commissioner Puente asked that the Minutes of June 20, 1996, be amended on Page 2.A.l.b. to read that "Commissioner Puente suggested that staff contact the references submitted by Mr. Mooney for recommendations...." There being no further corrections to the Minutes of June 20, 1996, it was moved and seconded to approve the minutes as Corrected. Unanimously approved. V. BUSINESS ITEMS Commissioners asked that the Agenda be reorganized to place Item 2 as Item 4. Unanimously approved. A. A Cultural Resources Survey of the proposed tract for the Home Depot project within the City of La Quinta - Specific Plan 96-027 and Conditional Use Permit 96-028 HPC7- I8 1 01 Historical Preservation Commission ,July 18, 1996 1. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand presented the information a stained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community De dopment Department. 2. There were no concerns or issues of conflict, it was moved and st onded to approve the project as submitted. B. Consultant Selection 1. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand presented the information c< tained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community De lopment Department. 2. There were no concerns or issues of conflict, it was moved and sc ended to approve the project as submitted. C. Discussion regarding having an August meeting Staff informed the Commission that the City Council and 'fanning Commission would not be meeting for their second meeting in gust nor their first meeting in September. The Commission had the option meeting in August or going dark. 2. Following discussion, it was moved and seconded to have an Augu meeting of the Historical Preservation Commission and that the meeting c :e would be August 22, 1996, at 3:00 P.M. D. A Cultural Resources Assessment for a proposed Medical Facility _43-5 6 Washington Street - Plot Plan 96-579 1. Commissioner Woodard left the room due to a possible conflict c interest. 2. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand presented the information cc :wined in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Del lopment Department. 3. There were no concerns or issues of conflict, it was moved and se >nded to approve the project as submitted. OTHER Commissioner Woodard rejoined the Commission. A. Commissioner Items: None r� Historical Preservation Commission July 18. 1996 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners DeMersn a/Puente to adjourn this meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission to a regular meet g of the Historical Preservation Commission on August 22, 1996. This meeting of the Iistorieal Preservation Commission was adjourned at 4:10 P.M. Unanimously approved. E MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall Session Room 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA August 22, 1996 I. CALL TO ORDER 00 P.M. A. This meeting of the Historical Preservation Commission was called to or, :r at 3:01 P.M. by Chairman Millis, who lead the flag salute. B. ROLL CALL Chairman Millis requested the roll call: Present: Commissioners Dc lersman, Puente, Woodard, Wright, and Chairman Millis. 2. Staff present: Planning Manager Christine di Iorio, Associate Plar, e:r Leslie Mouriquand, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer. II. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA: Confirmed III. PUBLIC COMMENT: None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Commissioner Woodard asked that the Minutes of July 18, 1996, be cc :e:cted to show that he left the meeting during the discussion on the archaeologica: study for the proposed Medical Facility at 43-576 Washington Street - Plot Plan 96-5 9. There being no further corrections to the Minutes, it was moved and sec nded by Commissioners Puente/Wright to approve the minutes as corrected. Una ,imously approved. V. BUSINESS ITEMS HPC8-22 A. Consultant Selection Discussion for Historic Survey 1. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand presented the information co la.ined in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community DeN lopment Department. 137 • Historical Preservation Commission August 22. 1996 2. Chairman Millis asked staff how much participation Dr. Knox Me ;>n would have in the study. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio stated he 1 sinned on being very involved. In his interview, Dr. Mellon stated he wool( attend all the City meetings as they wish to make a presence in the Valley. There being no further discussion, it was moved and sec aided by Commissioners Puente/Wright to approve the recommendati i of the Selection Committee of Mellon & Associates as the consultants conduct the Historic Resources Survey. Staff was instructed to prepare a s iff report for Council with their recommendation. Commissioner Woodard stated he would like to praise staff for t :sir work. The Commission concurred. 5. There being no further discussion, the motion was unanimously, proved. B. Certified Local Government Certificate Workshop - Discussion Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand presented the information cc tuned in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community De, lopment Department. Staff gave further details about the workshop and s ited they would be inviting other locals such as the HPC from the Cib of Palm Springs, the La Quinta Historical Society, with an expected attend; ice of 30 people. This is staff s proposal that had been sent to SHPO. 2. Commissioner Woodard asked if SHPO funded the workshop. S iff stated no, it was funded by the City and was a budgeted item for the Cc :mission each year. Commissioner Woodard asked if there were other confe ; races the HPC was expected to attend. Staff stated there were none sched lead as of yet. This workshop will allow the City to present information reg ding the Historic Resources Survey to others in the Valley as well as mee :he State requirements for the HPC to attend a conference each year. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio went on to explain who the ;peckers would be and the topics they would be speaking about. Chairman Millis asked if staff would obtain an RSVP from those vited by October 1 st so that HPC could know how many will be attending :md how many seats would still be available for locals. HPC8-22 Historical Preservation Commission August 22, 1996 VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL A. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand informed the Commission that a otter had been received from SHPO relative to the City receiving the CLG Gr; it for the Historic Resources Survey. B. Staff informed the Commission about a letter that had been sent to MatheN I. Segall, attorney for the Fritz Bums Foundation regarding the historic date garden I use ruins located at the northeast corner of Calle Tampico and Eisenhower Drive. Chairman Millis asked staff if there were any blocks or tiles still : rnaining at the site. Staff stated that the City had demolished the structr s due to nuisance problems. There was nothing left of the adobe but the f :iridation. 2. Commissioner Woodard asked why was the letter not more dill A. Staff stated this was a letter of introduction only, as there wasn't anythir the City could can do as the adobe had been torn down. 3. Commissioner Wright commended staff on the letter; it may ope up some conversations with the land owner. 4. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand stated there were still partial uildings on the site that could be included in the Survey. This site is atl .buted to having been the first such ranch house built in La Quinta in 190• and this contact may afford the City an opportunity to enter into discussions e;garding entering the grounds for the Survey. This may be historic arch ological information available from the adobe ruins. C. Coachella Valley Archaeological Society Newsletter - staff info lied the Commission that the Newsletter was just to acquaint the HPC with the org uzation. VII COMMISSIONER ITEMS A. Commissioner Items: None VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Comr .ssioners DeMersman/Woodard to adjourn this meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission tc i regular meeting of the Historical Preservation Commission on September 19, 1996. This meet :_g of the Historical Preservation Commission was adjourned at 3:25 P.M. Unanimously approve . , Y 39 MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall Session Room 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA September 19, 1996 I. CALL TO ORDER 00 P.M. A. This meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to Ord at 3:07 P.M. by Chairman Millis, who led the flag salute. B. ROLL CALL 1. Chairman Millis requested the roll call: Present: Commissioners De ersman, Puente, Woodard, Wright, and Chairman Millis. 2. Staff present: Planning Manager Christine di Iorio and Executive ecretary Betty Sawyer. IL CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA: Confirmed III. PUBLIC COMMENT: None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. There being no corrections to the Minutes of August 15, 1996, it was n ;ved and seconded by Commissioners Woodard/Wright to approve the minutes as : ,bmitted. Unanimously approved. V. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Starlight Dunes 1. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio presented the information cc tained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community De :lopment Department. 2. There being no questions, it was moved and seconded by Com: issioners DeMersman/Wright to approve the report as submitted. Un :ii.mously approved. Y ' IM Historical Preservation Commission September 19, 1996 B. Lapiz Energy Archaeology Report 1. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio presented the information co: 1 ained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community DeN :I opment Department. 2. Commissioner Woodard asked staff how a site was determine il. Staff explained that when an area is found with an accumlation of art ;acts it is identified as a site. 3. Chairman Millis asked staff to define what full recovery meant. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio explained that it was when a monitor go, ! to a site and does a grid pattern of excavation until nothing is found. 4. There being no further discussion it was moved and sea sided by Commissioners Wright/Puente to approve the report as s . )mitted. Unanimously approved. C. Telracina Apartments Archaeology Report Planning Manager Christine di Iorio presented the information co i la.ined in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Del e lopment Department. 2. Commissioner Woodard asked what the duties of a monitor w, 1 e. Staff explained that the educated opinion of the archaeologist determ lied what studies would be conducted on the site. Discussion followed rega (ling how the archaeologist makes his determinations. Staff explainer that the archaeology reports are now being required at the time of submit A instead of when building permits are issued. 3. It was moved and seconded by Commissioner Puente/DeMersmal to accept the report as submitted. Unanimously approved. D. CI G Certificate Workshop Update I. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio presented the information cc tained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community De ' .4opment Department. 2. Commissioner Puente suggested staff send the brochure to some c ' the other agencies that might be interested in attending the workshop. 1)iscussion followed regarding those who would benefit by attending the we -shop. l 'j i Historical Preservation Commission September 19, 1996 3. There being no further discussion, Chairman Millis directed staff to '.-istribute the brochures as discussed. VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL A. Staff distributed and discussed the letters that had been sent to the < onsultant candidates. The Contracts for Mellon & Associates had been approved a ad signed by the Council and staff. VII COMMISSIONER ITEMS A. Commissioner Items: I. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio gave a presentation on th ! seismic retrofit and interior remodeling of the Hacienda del Gate. a. Staff introduced Mr. Larry Spicer, representing th , Sienna Corporation, new owners of the who spoke regarding the --: trofit of the Hacienda del Gato. Mr. Spicer stated he would be willi r; to take each of the Commissioners on a tour. The plans he had with him were of the interior designof the Hacienda del Gata. At a later date they would be submitting plans for the exterior gre ands and demolition that is proposed. Mr. Spicer went to to de e:ribe the proposed changes that were to be made to the site. It 1 as been a residence and it will be converted to a sales and informal en center with office space. It will evolve from the one use to the c tlicr to be sensitive to the tradition of the place. The idea is to hav . the new construction adjacent to the old in a style that is compat 1 lle. The interior changes was to create a handicapped accessible are in the wing that use to be bedrooms. Then creating some entric ; between the three offices for communications. The oak floors in i.e library and main living area will be refinished. The ceiling tt ugue and groove beams will remain as they are. Over the fireplac, a mantel will be installed. This area will generally be cleane I up and refurbished and address the ADA requirements at a later late. The challenge is to balance the historic character with the i, w Code requirements such as the ADA. The public events that a e planned for later this year are generating the start of the constn ction. In regards to the retrofiting, during the inspection of the bu king they found that the framing extends down to the footings and th a efore the roof carves the load making this building exempt from the e trofttting requirements. They have received a letter from the Builidi I; and and Safety Departmew asking that they have the framing anch- a ed to the stem wall. Due to the structural foundation of the buildin ;, they are investigating earthquake insurance to determine the structu : integrity .1141P �z Historical Preservation Commission September 19, 1996 of the building. The stem wall is 12" wide with the footer b ° low this. The builidng has been up 70 years and there is no evider a; of any cracking. They have contracted with Knox Mellon and As<' dates to do a survey of the buildings and its environment. b. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio presented Building a id Safety Director Tom Hartung who explained that the building i i:»ald not require all the building modifications they originally thougl : it would need due to it meeting the historical requirements. Staff is currently looking at the handicapped requirements in light of the r istorical building. C. Commissioner Woodard asked who would make the detemr nation on the ADA requirements. Staff stated the Building ai cl Safety Department. d. Commissioner Woodard asked about updating the hat c:.icapped parking. Mr. Spicer explained where they would be located �iid given access to the building. Building and Safety Director Tor i Hartung stated the restricitons would be lessened due to its historic 1 ature and some concessions can be made so that the changes would r. r: destroy the historic fabric of the building. e. Commissioner Woodard asked if the interior work co rld begin without the site plan being approved. Staff stated that as I rig as the HPC approved the project and no life or safety hazards v ere being created, staff would approve it. Commissioner DeMersman stated that in his work they ha I received several exemptions from the ADA due to the circum: tances of historic buildings. g. Commissioner Woodard asked if the HPC reviewed the int i for dsign of the buildings. Chairman Millis stated they did not. S riff stated they could have a clause added to the conditions that if t i., interior was of more valuable than the exterior, then neither the ins c,e nor the outside could be modified. h. Mr. Spicer showed the design drawings of the site to the Cc ranission. Commissioner Wright thanked Mr. Spicer and the Sienna c rl;,aniztion for being so historically sensitive to the site. Mr. Spicer ;la.ted that the impact of the site on the community is very evident. Mr. Spicer thanked the Commission for their time. .141 U'`1. ,J 0 Historical Preservation Commission September 19, 1996 k. Commissioner Woodard asked staff to explain the procedur whereby the Commision would review a site at a historic location. 'V ' tat is the procedure when the Commission would do an extensive r( view of project. 1. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio explained that under ('.:3QA the HPC would review the entire site relative to where all the t uildings are, the trees, etc. CEQA requires that no loss of integrit is being made to the buidling. It must be compatible with th ; historic structure. Any new buildings must be compatible with th( :;xisting. in. Commissioner Woodard explained that he would like to se( what the addition would be constructed of and the details. Staff expl tined that the Commission would be reviewing the same package that would be submitted to the Planning Comission. This review was a I review to an official review. n. Commissioner DeMersman explained his experience with the compatibilty issues as they pertain to new consruction wi- . historic sites. Commissioners discussed the different interpretatio i •; of how new construction is viewed. B. Commissioner DeMersman stated that the State Preservation C mi[crence being held in the desert was becoming more of a reality. C. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio explained that there w( t.ld be a workshop held by the California Preservation Foundation in Janual y in Palm Springs. Commissioners were encouraged to attend any of the v arkshops that were being offered. D. Commissioner Puente asked if the meeting could start at 3:15 P N4. rather than 3:00 P.M. to allow her time to arrive from school. There being no objections, it was unanimously determined that the meeting woul t begin at 3:30 P.M. VIIL. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners DeMersm tii Tuente to adjourn this meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission to a regular meeti ill of the Historical Preservation Commission on October 17, 1996. This meeting of the-.istorical Preservation Commission was adjourned at 4:04 P.M. Unanimously approved. .1 ! ., t q 1-1 • MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall North Conference Room 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA October 17, 1996 I. CALL TO ORDER A"IV MLA A. This meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to ors c r at 3:30 P.M. by Chairman Millis. B. ROLL CALL Chairman Millis requested the roll call: Present: Commissioners Dc Vlersman, Puente, Wright, and Chairman Millis. Staff explained that Corr r lissioner Woodard was traveling out of the country and would not be press -t. It was explained that since Commissioner Woodard had been appoin cd to the Planning Commission it was staff s understanding that he would bt esigning from the Historic Preservation Commission in December. 2. Staff present: Planning Manager Christine di Iorio and Associa c Planner Leslie Mouriquand. IL CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA: Confirmed III. PUBLIC COMMENT: None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. There being no corrections to the Minutes of September 19, 1996, it was c roved and seconded by Commissioners Wright/DeMersman to approve the n i antes as submitted. Unanimously approved. V. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Archaeology Report for the Bureau of Land Management segment of th- _ Jefferson Street Alignment project. HPCIO-17 A staff report was presented by Associate Planner Leslie Mouriqu, r.d, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 6 Historical Preservation Commission October 17 , 1996 2. Chairman Millis asked staff to explain where the property belongi ig to Mr. Green was located. Staff explained the location of the different F -operties. Discussion followed as to where sites had been located and how i lose they were to the proposed construction. 3. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by 'hairman Millis and Commissioner Wright to approve the Archaeology Rep- rt for the Bureau of Land Management segment on the Jefferson Street E lgnment project. Unanimously approved. B. Update of the California Local Government Workshop 1. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand informed the Commissi ,n of the highlights of the upcoming November 2, 1996, workshop and mswered questions. Commissioner Wright informed the staff he would not 1e able to attend due to a conference he was required to attend in San 1 rsncisco. Discussion followed regarding an alternative workshop he would 1e able to attend to meet the State training requirements. C. Video presentation: "Working on the Past - with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties" 1. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand gave a background on the ideo and members watched the video. VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL - None VII COMMISSIONER ITEMS - None VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Wright Puente to adjourn this meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission to a regular meeting of the iistorical Preservation Commission on November 21, 1996. This meeting of the Historical Pry servation Commission was adjourned at 4:30 P.M. Unanimously approved. HPCI0-17 0 1 E MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING A special meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall Session Room 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA November 8, 1996 I. CALL TO ORDER �:30 P.M. A. This meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to ord ;r at 3:35 P.M. by Vice Chairman Woodard, who asked Commissioner DeMersman - :) lead the flag salute. B. ROLL CALL 1. Vice Chairman Woodard requested the roll call: Present: Comr iissioners DeMersman, Puente, Wright, and Vice Chairman Woodard. Com nissioner DeMersman led the flag salute. Staff explained that Chairman Mi [is would not be present due to his work schedule. It was moved and sec )nded by Commissioners DeMersman/Wright to excuse Chairman Millis. 2. Staff present: Planning Manager Christine di Iorio, Associate Plan ux Leslie Mouriquand and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer. II. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA: Confirmed III. PUBLIC COMMENT: None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR - None V. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Certificate of Appropriateness 96-001; a request of the Sienna Corporation or review and recommendation of approval of Certificate of Appropriateness tc the City Council regarding design modifications and porch addition to the Haciend . del Gato and demolition of several out buildings in the Tradition project. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio presented the information co ila.ined in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community De, elopment Department. 2. Mr. David Chapman, representing Sienna Corporation, owns -s of the property, stated the Hacienda was to be used as a sales/administraf xn offices and not a conference center as to would not be open to the generz . public. Historical Preservation Commission November 8 , 1996 3. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio clarified the changes that had been mad to the site since the last meeting. 4. Vice Chairman Woodard asked if staff had a recommendation regarding 0 proposed design entry door. Staff stated the existing front door was nc original to the building and the proposed door was not consistent with 0 Secretary of Interior Design Guidelines because it was representational of ft period. The Commission would need to make a determination to :t consistency with the Secretary of Interior Guidelines. 5. Mr. Gary Lohman, contractor for the project, stated the reason the door wa being resubmitted was that they had re -analyzed the door design previoasI approved by the Commission and they wanted a door with more: lites to allc A more light into the interior building. Therefore, they wanted use a trr divided lite door. The proposed door is of the same character, bat has to French lites. The door to be used at the south -side entrance was to be French multi-lite door as well. 6. Commissioner Puente asked how many lites were on the south c.00r. Ivli Lohman stated it was a 10-light and of a different size. He further stated tb the size would change the configuration of the glazing panels. 7. Staff stated the south side door was also in question as it was to be replace as well. Mr. Lohman clarified that this door was a ten lite door and not a 12 lite. Staff explained their analysis and recommendation. Vice i.hairmr Woodard asked staff to clarify whether the south side door was approprk.t and matched the front door and fits with the character of the structure. St<d stated that the door would be located in an inconspicuous location. 8. Mr. Fred Rice, La Quinta Historical Society, stated he remembered the doc and thought he had pictures of the original door at the time of the Rosecrar. era in the 1950's. 9. Staff went on to explain the addition on the west elevation on the interior si 9 courtyard. Staff clarified that there was a stairway that should be retained as was not mentioned in the staff report. The historic two story balcony hz three bays and the applicant was proposing only two bays on the porr. addition. The Commission needs to determine the character defining featuue of the historic building and application of the Secretary of Interior Standard in this instance it is the porch. This elevation's character defining feature'. the second story balcony and staff was raising the question for th Commission to review and discuss what should be done. Staff explain - how the second story porch could be retained. HPC11-8 2 I !-A ® 0 Historical Preservation Commission November 8 , 1996 10. Mr. Fred Rice, La Quinta Historical Society, stated that from the ieginning they had always wanted to have a slanted roof and wanted to beep the Spanish look. The Society was very pleased with the renovltions the applicant had made and commended them for preserving as much )f the site as possible. 11. Staff went on to explain the remaining elements that were prop( sed to be changed. Vice Chairman Woodard asked what uses were propos ;d for the upper level. Staff stated it was the sales office and the general put lie would only be allowed by appointment. 12. Commissioner Puente asked why they were planning on using slid a doors. Lohman stated they wanted a good relationship between the or Iside and inside as it is really an outside room. 13. Mr. Gary Lohman, contractor and representing the client, asked sbout the stairway to the second floor balcony and stated it needed to be rem )'✓ed as it was a safety problem. He explained why it was a safety hazard. If Ecy were required to keep the stairway it would not conform with the Uniform Building Code. To reconstruct the staircase they would not be ab e to meet the Code regarding the handrail or treads. 14. Vice Chairman Woodard asked staff how they would address an eh ment that could not be replaced to due to the Building Code requirements. S aff stated they would have to discuss this with the Building and Safety Dep utment, 15. Mr. Lohman stated that in reference to staffs statement regE -ding the addition obscuring the porch, he did not believe they were, but it ey would lose the handrail. The proposal by staff to design the addition as a )o:t shape would be inappropriate due to the massing of a box on the court; ard. The courtyard is not large and a box would be imposing on the courtyc rd. They would like to have the ability to pull the doors back so there is no i dentional imbalance of the historic second floor balcony and the three bay , with the proposed new additions two bays. It would be difficult to retair the three bays as the French doors would not fit properly. 16. Members discussed the problems associated with meeting the req lrements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. 17. Mr. Fred Rice asked if an elevator was to be installed. Vice '-hairman Woodard stated that ADA requirements are mandatory and the li 1 must be installed. Staff stated the handicap issues would be addressed unde -'.he State Historic Building Code. Mr. Rice stated that La Quinta had so fe N historic places left, that the Hacienda del Gato is one of the really historic I laces left. HPCI 1-8 ;�4 Historical Preservation Commission November 8 . 1996 18. Commissioner Wright stated the Sienna Corporation had made eN ety effort to preserve the historic site and it was greatly appreciated. 19. Vice Chairman Woodard asked if the thrust of the roof elemen Mth the plexiglass was the kind of ambiance the City wanted for this stru ;tune. He asked is there was anything wrong with the board and batten inst !ad of the stucco side walls. Mr. Lohman stated the owners would have n( 3roblem with using the board and batten. Staff stated the only difference would be the size of the board and batten to distinguish the old and new. Ml Lohman stated they had no objection to the use of the material recommenc ed. 20. Vice Chairman Woodard asked if the proposed clay tiles were an, different than the existing. Mr. Lohman they may be or they may not be sir..itar. Mr. David Chapman stated they would like the tile to be as similar as a:)ssible. 21. Commissioner Wright stated he was in agreement with most :)f staffs recommendation. In regard to the addition, he was in favor of the a )plicant's submittal. Staff stated that the railing would follow out to the edge, enlarging the balcony. 22. Commissioner DeMersman stated he concurred with staffs recomn endation. However, he was concerned with the proposed design of the from door, the addition obscuring the historic second floor balcony, and the replac ing of the wood railing with wrought iron as they are all character defining fe itures and the proposed changes alter the original concept. He would prefer let see the three bays with the addition having a flat roof so as to retain the wo id railing. Staff asked for clarification as to whether or not it was the flat r )of or the lowering of the proposed roof to retain the historic second floor b: loony for consistency with the Secretary of Interior Guidelines. Com rissioner DeMersman stated it didn't matter as long as the railing stayed. 23. Vice Chairman Woodard asked the applicant if the flat roof wit i the low ceiling and little light would be a problem. Mr. Lohman stated he owner would have a problem with a flat roof and the patio was extended � 1 the way out. It will severely impact the courtyard. 24. Vice Chairman Woodard stated the plastic to be used in the roc f was too foreign to the architecture and out of character with the building an I he could not approve it. 25. Vice Chairman Woodard asked each of the Commission Members o identify those areas they were recommending for approval. Following dis l.ssion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Wright/Puente that the main entrance door not have any lites. The south side door would consis of an 10- HPCI 1-8 4 Historical Preservation Commission November 8, 1996 HPC 1 1-8 lite door as submitted. The court -side room addition was al proved as proposed with the addition of the exposed handrail 8-inches in hei ;lit and the side wall material would be board and batten of a different wid h than the historic board and batten stained the same. The west window ele ration was approved for replacement with a single pane. The hand railin; s shall be retained, stabilized, painted, and filling in the blank places. Wl night iron will not be allowed. The duct work is to be removed. The stain ise can be removed and the foreman's house can be demolished. 26. Vice Chairman Woodard asked if the Commission's review was to include the landscaping. Staff stated they were working with the applican regarding the landscaping. 27. Mr. Lohman, stated there were French balconies with wood rail ngs in the front of the house which are not in good shape and could be a liabi itv. They would like to have the Building and Safety Department make a deb rmination as to what work should be done. Staff stated that the Building ; rid Safety Department was aware of the balconies and it will be up to the Bc lding and Safety Director as to whether or not they will be required to be brc ight up to the Uniform Building Code or use the State Historic Building C ule. Vice Chairman Woodard stated they should be maintained for the hisb rir, value, but the safety issue needs to be determined by the Building E A Safety Director. Everyone agreed. 28. Mr. Chapman stated that the railing leading up to the front door wa s wrought iron as well as the door at the rear of the building. The reason :hey were requesting to change the railing to wrought iron was to be in kee ping with this treatment along with the window treatment. 29. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio stated their was a wood railing a: the rear of the building that should be replaced and stabilized as direct-d by the Secretary of Interior Guidelines. The applicant wants to replace the wood with wrought iron and raise it to 42 inches. The Building a id Safety Department has stated that if it stays it should be stabilized and he would accept the height as it is currently constructed. If wrought iron i, used, the height must be 42-inches per the UBC requirements. 30. Mr. Fred Rice stated he was very excited about what the Sienna Ct r3oration is doing and is pleased that they were trying to maintain the integ i:y of the structure. 5 a I listorical Preservation Commission November 8, 1996 31. Mr. Chapman stated they were glad to be in La Quinta and they xanted to keep the historic nature of the site. The Hacienda is part of the c1 inn and a large part of their sales promotion. He thanked the Commission fc - working with them on the project. 32. Staff stated the Commission's recommendation would be going t ) the City Council on November 19, 1996, for their review and approval. VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL - None VII COMMISSIONER ITEMS - None A. Commissioner Woodard stated this was his last meeting and he wanted to thank the Commission for allowing him to be a part. He has enjoyed his time sery ng on the Commission. Commissioner Wright thanked Commissioner Woodard or behalf of all the members, for being a part of the Commission. VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners DeMersm Ln/Wright to adjourn this special meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission to a regular meet .rig of the Historical Preservation Commission on November 21, 1996. This meeting of the Iistorical Preservation Commission was adjourned at 5:20 P.M. Unanimously approved. HPC11-8 0 45A MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall North Conference Room 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA November 21, 1996 I. CALL TO ORDER 3:30 P.M. A. This meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to or( er at 3:35 P.M. by Chairman Millis. B. ROLL CALL 1. Chairman Millis requested the roll call: Present: Commissioners De \,tersman, Puente, Wright, and Chairman Millis. Staff informed the Comm ssion that Commissioner Woodard had called and asked to be excused from the meeting. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners DeMersm in/Wright to excuse Commissioner Woodard. Unanimously approved. 2. Staff present: Planning Manager Christine di Iorio, Building z id Safety Director Tom Hartung, Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer. II. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA: Confirmed III. PUBLIC COMMENT: None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. There being no corrections to the Minutes of October 17, 1996 and No lember 8, 1996, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Wright/Puente to a, prove the minutes as submitted. Unanimously approved. V. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Archaeology Report for Tentative Tract 28457 and 28458 - EZ Okie A staff report was presented by Associate Planner Leslie Mourique id, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. HPC 11-21 Historical Preservation Commission November 21 , 1996 2. Commissioner Puente asked staff to explain "conditionally acce n". Staff explained that this is standard language to mean that the p1 >'cct was recommended for approval as conditioned. There being no questions of staff or the applicant, it was moved anc seconded by Commissioners Wright/Puente to recommend approval of the rc )ort to the City Council as submitted. Unanimously approved. B. Archaeolo icg al Report for Conditional Use Permit 96-030 - La Ouinta Sel Storage - William Warren Group Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand presented the information cc pained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community De, elopment Department. 2. Commissioner DeMersman asked if the lots are owned by the sar 1e person. Staff responded that the property is currently owned by one entit, . 3. Chairman Millis asked about the description of the land as to the b nurdaries. Staff explained. 4. Mr. Bill Hogan, the applicant, clarified that the two future lots would be owned by two separate owners. 5. CommissionerPuente stated that this was an interesting site. Staff e:Kplained the findings as stated in the report and that this site may be a part of a zone of sites that stretch as far as two miles long and is a very significs nt. 6. Commissioner DeMersman asked how Lot B would be protected fi )m heavy equipment during the process of Lot A. Staff explained that c quipment would not be on Lot B. Mr. Hogan stated there would be no access to Lot B. There being no further questions, it was moved and sea nded by Commissioner DeMersman/Puente to recommend approval of the report to the City Council as submitted. Unanimously approved. C. Certificate of Appropriateness 96-002 - Fischer Building. 77-895 -Avenida Montezuma Planning Manager Christine di Iorio presented the information co stained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Dei elopment Department. HPC11-21 0 I istorical Preservation Commission November 21 , 1996 2. Staff explained the working drawings to show how the seismic rem fi t would be done, specifically: a. Joining of the walls to the roof and to the foundation. b. The shed, at the rear of the property is to be const ucted of interlocking block and used for parking. The roof will be replaced and the tiles salvaged. C. The non -historic shed would be removed as it is not histor c. d. The main building rear wall has too many windows to meet the seismic standards therefore, one window must be enclosed. Iowever, six inch block will be used so the window framing can emain in place. The glazing will be smoked colored. This will .11ow this modificaiton to read as originally designed and not compro nised the architectural integrity of the building. There would be no c ianges to the front elevation. e. With the proposed changes, the structure would be in cc mpliance with the Secretary of Interior Guidelines, and staff would re :ommend approval. 3. Chairman Millis stated that since the roof tile was original, the old t le should be used in the front and any to be replaced be used in the rear of th. building to retain the flavor of the building. 4. Commissioner Puente asked about the parking plan. Staff explain( d that the circulation would be to enter from the street and exit through the aLey so the parking was rearranged to accommodate the circulation pattern. 5. Mrs. Fischer asked if the block wall was required. Staff explainer that they could continue with the chainlink fence as it is non -conforming. 6. There being no further questions, it was moved and sea nded by Commissioners Wright/DeMersman to recommend to the Cit. Council approval of Certificate of Appropriateness 96-002 as subn itted and conditioned. Unanimously approved. VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL - A. Proposed changes to 36CFR 61, "Procedures for State, Tribal, and Local G ,vernment Historic Programs. HPC11-21 1. Associate Planer Leslie Mouriquand explained the materia was for Commission review in case communication towers would eveir be submitted for a historical building. 3 155 Historical Preservation Commission November21,1996 2. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand asked if there were any com vents the Commission would like to submit to the Department of Interior as equested regarding the subject. There were no comments. VII COMMISSIONER ITEMS A. Staff informed the Commission of the final decision by the City Council egarding the Hacienda del Gato. B. Chairman Millis asked that it be written into the record that the Commi sion was impressed with staff s report at the Historic Preservation Workshop on No, ember 2, 1996. C. Commissioner Wright reported on the "20 Tools that Protect Historic 1 _esources After an Earthquake" Conference which he attended. The next is January 17, 1997 and it should be considered for Commission attendance. A lot of inform ikon that would be beneficial for the Commission to learn about regarding a masts - plan for historic buildings after a natural disaster. D. Chairman Millis asked for a report on the Survey. Staff stated that the cons iltant had not submitted anything to date. What they have completed is a lot of res parch and data gathering information. The next phase will take them into the field tt .and and record the sites. VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners DeMersm XJWright to adjourn this meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission to a regular meeti ig of the Historical Preservation Commission on December 19, 1996. This meeting of the Tistorical Preservation Commission was adjourned at 4:05 P.M. Unanimously approved. HPCII-21 El mm HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DATE: FEBRUARY 20, 1997 ITEM: HISTORIC SURVEY PROJECT STATUS REPORT TO SHPO BACKGROUND: In compliance with the requirements of the CLG grant contract for the Historic Resources Survey Project, the City must submit a status report to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) by January 31, 1997. The attached memorandum report was prepared by Pam O'Connor of ]Mellon & Associates for the status report. The report lists the accomplishments and problems encountered thus far by the consultant. The report was sent to SHPO on January 30, 1997 with a cover sheet. No work products have been received thus far by staff from the consultant. RECOMMENDATIONS: No action required. Attachment: 1. Memorandum dated January 28, 1997 from Pam O'Connor, Mellon & Associates. Prepared by: L slie Mouriquan Associat Planner Submitted by: Xpt. Christine di lorio, Planning Manager a.J TAN-23-1337 10:26 ?R11L11WNNu6� 1.0c January 28, 1997 TO: Leslie Moriquand City of La Quinta FR: Pam O'Connor Mellon and Associates RE La Quinta Quarterly Project Status Report for the Historic Resources Survey The SOH? quarterly reporting form asks that the reporting agency (the City) list accomplis! nlents and problems encountered during the first quarter of the project. We have compiled a list c : accomplishments and identified potential constraints. These are listed below If you have a tv questions, please call me at 310-458-5500. Accomplishments, --Review of documents and other resources: City context statement, city documents and re ;ords, archival and other research materials. --initiai research Identification of repositories, photographic and map research, historic rel crts and articles, background from City staff --In-depth research and preliminary evaluation of one of the original homesteads (Marshall PAnch) —All day -meeting and preservation training with City Cultural Heritage Commissioners an . Elected Officials. --Windshield surveys to identify development patterns. Problems. --Building permits and tax assessor records from the fist half of the 20th century are spa rdic for this formerly unincorporated desert area. More intensive research to determine if records �,cist will be conducted. Thus, some construction dates will be estimated based on data from V. i3ting sources. --Some buildings are hidden behind privacy walls and are difficult to view and photograpl . TJTAL P.02 J t/ BI #4 HISTORIC PRESERVATION STAFF REPORT DATE: FEBRUARY 20, 1997 ITEM: SYMPOSIUM ON THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE COACHEI L,A VALLEY BACKGROUND: The La Quinta City Council received a letter on January 8, 1997, from the Co, ahella Valley Archaeological Society (CVAS) inviting the City to participate as a co-spons3r for the First Symposium on the Archaeology of the Coachella Valley. The event v ill be Saturday, May 3, 1997. CVAS has requested the use of the City Council Chambers 1 )r the symposium. A copy of the CVAS letter is attached. The City Council considered the CVAS letter at their meeting of January 21, 199' . The Council expressed their support for the event and requested that the Historic Preser ration Commission be informed of the symposium. There will be no charge for admission. RECOMMENDATION: No action required. Attachment: 1. Letter from CVAS dated January 6, 1997. Prepared by: OL �MouriiquaAs�sociPlanner Submitted by: Christine di Iono, Plan ng Manager A_ if69 c �7J;I 8 F1i11,,1 Valley Archaeological Society January 6, 1997 The Honorable Glenda Holt and Members of the City Council City of La Quinta 78495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 Subject: Symposium on the Archaeology of the Coachella Valley Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council: We would like to invite the City of La Quinta to participate as a co-sponsor of the first s ytnposium on the archaeology of the Coachella Valley. The Symposium will be held in May, 1997, in conjunction with National Preservation Week, State Archaeology Week, and La Quint i Heritage Month. The Coachella Valley Archaeological Society will serve as the primary facilitator of the (vent. The Society for California Archaeology has expressed interest in co -sponsoring the event, a: well. We are awaiting their official response. It would be fitting that the City of La Quinta also pa ti.cipate as a co-sponsor, in that La Quinta is the only Certified Local Government in the Coachella ✓alley, has had several important archaeological investigations conducted within its jurisdiction, and: s currently leading municipal preservation and cultural resource management efforts in the Coachella ✓,alley. By having the symposium in La Quinta, it will provide an opportunity to showcase the City's preservation program and important archaeological resources. We seek the City's participation in the form of providing a place in which to hold the s onposium. The Council Chambers would provide a most fitting venue. We would also like to utve space available in the foyer for a few tables to be set up for various organizations to d splay their publications and items for sale/distribution. Thus, we request the use of the Council Ch trabers and foyer area for the symposium between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. The syml losium will convene at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 5:00 p.m. Attendance is anticipated to reach approximately 100 people. A small registration charge might be required at the door to offset the cost of pu )lication of an abstract of the papers presented during the symposium. Post Office Box 2344 • Palm Springs, CA 92263 • 619/773-2277 A Npi-Trep Ogwdwtim I( � Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of La Quinta Page 2 January 6, 1997 Speakers invited to participate in the day -long event will include prestigious anthropoli igists and archaeologists specializing in the culture and archaeology of the Coachella Valley. Appi :)Kimately 20 speakers will be able to participate. Saturday, May 3, 1997, is being considered as the best date during the month of May. It s possible that a field trip to the local archaeological sites will be planned for the following day. We would encourage the Council Members, City staff, and general public to attend the s} mposium. This premier event promises to provide important presentations and discussion on th,; past and current status of archaeological investigation in our local area, as well as identify sor to general directions for change in order to better serve the public interest. Your earliest consideration of this request is most appreciated. We would like to be able to advertise the symposium in the state brochure of events occurring during State Archaeology Week, ; m d similar publications for National Preservation Week. La Quinta is certainly worthy of hosting f us historic event. Very truly yours, A Henrietta Quattrocchi President Q6l BI #5 DATE: CASE No.: ITEM: DEVELOPER: CONSULTANT: LOCATION: PROJECT: BACKGROUND: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT FEBRUARY 20, 1997 EA 96-335 FOR TENTATIVE TRACT 28409 HERITAGE RESOURCES ASSESSMENT TENTATIVE TRACT 28409 A & M BUILDERS ARCHAEOLOGICAL ADVISORY GROUP FOR NORTH OF AVE. MONTEZUMA, WEST OF 4VE. JUAREZ, AND SOUTHEAST OF BEAR CREEK CHANNEL SUBDIVISION WITH 19 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDNEI'IAL LOTS In compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (Cl ?QA) and Environmental Assessment 96-335, a Phase I archaeological survey was condue ed on approximately 8 acres located in the Cove. A records search for existing information about the property and any previously recorded historic or archaeological sites was con(,u.cted prior to the field survey. The records search noted that no previously recorded cultural resource sites were located on the project site or within a one mile radius of the pro. ect. It was learned that the property had been part of a larger railroad land grant dating to 1906. The property has been subjected to severe impacts of'various kinds over many years. Historically, the property has been subject to flood events as a wash traversed thro igh it. In 1986, the Coachella Valley Water District realigned and channelized the Bear Creek Channel with a concrete lining. At that time the project site was used as an equipment staging area and had several inches of spoil dirt placed on it. In addition, a row of to narisk trees and shrubs were removed from along the bank of the wash which involved ext ensive disturbance in order to remove the root systems. In January of 1997, a geotechnica study was conducted on the property in which five backhoe trenches were excavated, which provided even more disturbance to the property. In light of these disturbances, staff concurs with the reports' recommendation that no additional investigation or mcnitc ring is warranted, in that there has been too much disturbance that would suggest that i ' _here were subsurface cultural deposits, the likelihood of there being any integrity to theites is minimal. M RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Minute Motion 97- _ to accept the report, "Heritage Resources Assessme v, for Tentative Tract 28409, City of La Quinta, California," as partial compliance wi h the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and Environmental Asses;ment 96-3 3 5. Attachments: 1. Historic Resource Report Prepared by: Leslie J. MoL/iquand Associate Planner Submitted by: Christine di lorio Planning Manager HERITAGE RESOURCES ASSESSMENT FOR TENTATIVE TRACT 28409, CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA Prepared for: A & M Builders P.O. Box 366 La Quinta, CA 92253 Submitted to: City of La Quinta 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 Prepared by: James Brock February 1997 U I y QSGS 79 Quad: La Quinta, Calif E � II �'/ E � Aaeagm Approx. £ FEB 0 6 1997 i� — Rey Wotds La Quinta, Negative Archaeological Survey CITY OF LAW NTA ARCHAEOLOGICAL ADVISORY GROUP P.O. M IX 292 PIONEERTOWN, CA 9226I-0292 Tel. (619) 228-1142 • Fax. (619) 36-4002 MANAGEMENT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT This report presents the results of a prehistoric/historical resources assessment for Tentative Tract 28409 in the City of La Quinta, Califon ia. Medium density single-family housing is proposed for the approximately 8- acre property. This research was undertaken in January and February of 1997. An archaeological records search indicated that the study area had not been previously surveyed for cultural resources. No archaeological sites have N en previously recorded within a one -mile radius of the subject property. The field reconnaissance conducted was negative --no archaeological or historical sites, isolates, or features were discovered. Archival resea: ch indicated that the property had never been homesteaded but it had been p in of a large railroad grant dating to 1906. The property has been severely disturbed in the past and has virtually no potential to yield prehistoric or historical materials. No further cultu -,d resource management work is recommended. Notes from the project are on file with Archaeological Advisory Group and the report is on file with i he Eastern Information Center, California Historic Resources Inventory Syste in, U.C. Riverside. UNDERTAKING INFORMATION/INTRODUCTION This reports presents a heritage (cultural) resources assessment for Tentative: Tr ict 28409 in the City of La Quinta, California (Figures 1 through 4). The study comprised a records search and field reconnaissance of the property, along with limited archival resear ch. It was conducted by Archaeological Advisory Group for A & M Builders. The study area comprises A.P.N. 773-030-009 and Portions of 773-030-10, 773.41f -003, and 773-151-012. The proposed project will create 19 single family residential lots. The study was undertaken in order to comply with the cultural resource require ments of the City of La Quinta. These are intended to fulfill those aspects of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (as amended) which pertain to the manag -inent of cultural resources that may be impacted by development projects sponsored b, state or local government agencies, or by private developments requiring a discretionary)e-rmit or license. This report was prepared in accordance with the recommended contents an I format described in the State s Preservation Planning Bulletin Number 4(a) (California De partment of Parks and Recreation 1989). The Principal Investigator (and sole researcher) for this study was James Brc ck. His qualifications are given in Appendix 1. The records search, archival research, and field reconnaissance were undertaken on January 31, 1997. L C1_ 0 MILES 10 N 0-�A 0 KILOMETERS 15�� Anna i� oe yr (� \ . o s nd Pal ,Ee4eb4 V -4, R L.J 0. Ran p �._ �� III h Ran My0 a - \ R nch6i�{� ao (� T 1 � amer A, IIS � BE - Af Ca IIla Hills ! OU11dM J ry tN' �\ NO as R - Ila r: n STUDY AREA an; TINE ' I Alill 5 `i - -N�hting e\ ) Mau Nf Pamoint. ste / •l. Can TORR SM t`N ES 5 �IAN � a ene E'Teem - i nk _ 7. t' ,}ham \ 4 i 1 sa l ' � J^` M4RSe.1 Figure 1. General location of the study area plotted on a portion of the USGS West;cn United States Series 1250,000 Santa Ana, California map (1959, revised 1979). 0 Feet 2500 _ ®� L 0 Meters 1000 �rvr �1 11•ter .: a�rl n7si?i �// ��'�.. �\�L �\V 'Water Well : �\I% \ 1 a Or STUDY AREA ] , • �._. La Quirl tC t'` nnr�nnn n• ,-� Figure 2. Location of the study area plotted on a portion of the USGS 7.5' La Qui ita, California topographic quadrangle (1959, photorevised 1980). d ,r, r � � ` a.--�- `• .`r � i -i r'ac r'�e. �� `ilv r.,.� 7 i ii � �i F fi � �.. Field notes and other material pertaining to this study are on file with Archz eological Advisory Group (AAG Job No. 970103). No artifacts were found or collected daring the study. SETTING Location and Natural Setting The study area is located in the City of La Quinta, in the Coachella Valle, area of Riverside County, California (Figure 1). Specifically the property is at the nor hwestern corner of the La Quinta "Cove" area, north of Avenida Montezuma, west: of Avenida Juarez, and southeast of Bear Creek Channel (Figure 2). This is at the easter i base of Eisenhower and Indio Mountains. The property is sub -triangular in shape. The ctal area is approximately 8 acres. The study area falls within the southwest quarter of Section 1, of Township 6 South, Range 6 East, SBBM. This area is located on the USGS 7.5' La Quinta, California topographic quadrangle (Figure 2). The study area is located at the convergence of natural drainages flowing from the south (Bear Creek) and from the west (unnamed). As such the property is in a natural f .00d area characterized by water rolled cobbles in a sandy matrix. Most of the property has been covered with approximately 20 to 50 centimeters of fill dirt from the recent Bc ar Creek Channel improvement project. Because of this factor the natural ground , urface is obscured and the native vegetation has been largely replaced by intrusive gr isses and weeds. Native vegetation in the general area typically comprises a Creosote Scrub connmt nity, with scattered croesotes (Larrea tridentata), burrobush (Ambrosia dumosa) and othe r strckery scrubs (including Dicoria canescens and Schismus barbatus ). Animal specie typically encountered in the area include, pocket mouse sp., scorpions, Western Shc vel-nosed Snake, Sidewinder, Desert Iguana, Side -blotched Lizard, Loggerhead Shrike, V.ourning Dove, Say's Phobe, Gambel's Quail, Common Raven, Anna's Hummingbird, I'.ed-tailed Hawk, and American Kestrel. The elevation of the study area ranges from approximately 63 to 78 feet msl. IT, - soil is a light gray/tan gritty sand with water rolled cobbles. As noted above, the propert i is at the convergence of two drainages. These drainages are, however, typically dry and consequently the lack of a consistent water source may have discouraged prehistc r:ic use of this particular area of La Quinta. No prehistoric sites associated with high water stands of the ancient Lake Cahuilla have been located within one mile of the study area. While the property is currently vacant, previous land use has focused on floo i control. During the realignment of Bear Creek Channel from south to north of the s :udy area approximately eight years ago the property was used as a staging area for ea:tlimoving equi ment and later used as a fill area for exported material from the project (Morris 1997�. This caused severe disturbance to the natural ground surface. The study area falls within the Low Desert climatic zone. This is the driest, warmest, and sunniest of the state's climates --it generally averages less than 5 inches of precipitation annually and has a mean maximum temperature in July that exceeds 100' (Bailey 1966:42). 5 6. 4q Cultural Setting Culture History While the ethnography of the region of the study area is fairly well underst aod, the prehistory of the area is poorly understood. The sequence of prehistoric h ibitation presented here is based primarily on the concordance of sequences presented b3 'Warren (1984:409-430). This chronology is intended to apply to the desert region of southern California in general. Early Hunting Period This period, sometimes referred to as the "Lake Mojave Period,' represents the earliest phase of human occupation in southern California. It began by at least 10,000 B.C. and lasted until around 5000 B.C. This period is characterized by the hunting of larl;er game animals using spears and articulated spear -throwing devices termed "atlads." Milli ig stones typically are not present. Artifacts generally consist of items such as flute i points, crescents, specialized scrapers, leaf -shaped knives, drills, and choppers/hamm e,rstones. These old sites tend to occur along Pleistocene lake shorelines in the Mojave Desert, rather than in the Coachella Valley. Pinto Period The Pinto Period dates from around 5000 to 2000 B.C. This period corresponds r» ighly to the Millingstone Horizon in the coastal area of the state and has many characteristics in common with it. Although desert and coastal peoples shared cultural traits di ring this period, desert peoples probably did not have the same dependence on milling .tones as coastal peoples. Seed grinding does not appear to be an important economic actiN ny as yet to the desert peoples of this period, but the presence of flat slab and occasionally shallow - basin metates along with manos, indicates the growing importance that pl int seed resources were begimring to have. Presumably these peoples were still mainta.inir g a large and small game hunting and vegetal athering economy during this period. Pinto ioints, as defined by Campbell and Campbell M35), are the distinctive lithics of this perio 1. These are usually found in association with heavy -keeled scrapers and milling stones. Gypsum Period The Gypsum Period is believed to date from around 2000 B.C. to about A.D. 5 DO. This very roughly corresponds with the Intermediate Period in the coastal areas of southern California. Again, the primary artifacts indicating this period are projecti a points (Humbolt series, Gypsum Cave, And Elko series). Manos and metates beco ne more common and the mortar and pestle come into use --indicating a developing relia ire upon fleshier seed foods such as mesquite pods and acorns. The presence of HaliotL an 1 Olivella shell beads on sites of this period provide the earliest evidence for contacts bet iveen the desert peoples and the coastal inhabitants (Warren 1984:419). Saratoga Springs Period The Saratoga Springs Period lasts from about A.D. 500 to 1200 and is charact ;rized by strong regional developments. The southern desert region, in which the Coache:la Valley lies, deviates from the rest of the desert region due to heavy cultural influen( e by the Hakataya, a lower Colorado River group. The Hakataya influence bring s drastic technological change to the peoples of this region. Buffware and Brownware potti.ry, made using the paddle and anvil technique, are introduced and reliance on the bow a rid arrow a. a 1�Y increases which leads to the appearance of new projectile point types called Cottonwood Triangular and Desert Side -notched. Milling stones, including manos, metates, p :Wes, and mortars are present in this time period. Proto-Historic/Ethnographic Period The Desert Cahuilla are the people that are historically identified with the reg on of the study area. It is likely that this group has been in the region for at least the last 1 D00 years. The Cahuilla remained largely undisturbed by Hispanic and American intrnsio i up until the establishment of the Southern Pacific Railroad through the region in the la er half of the 19th century. The railroad stimulated a desire by Americans for Cahuilla lands. In response to this, President Ulysses S. Grant began allotting Cahuilla lands in 18 T5 to give to American settlers and removed the Cahuilla to government reservatic as. Ten reservations were created that affected the Cahuilla; of these four are in the --oachella Valley. This late contact resulted in our gaining a greater understanding of this society :han most native cultures of California. Detailed accounts of Cahuilla lifeways can be fou id, for in- stance, in Bean (1972, 1978), Strong (1929), Hooper (1920), and Kroeber (19 )8). Two excellent ethnobotanical studies also exist for the Cahuilla (Barrows 1900, Bean a ad Saubel 1972). An archaeological study of prehistoric Cahuilla adaptation to the deli ;ration of ancient Lake Cahuilla (the remains of which are now the Salton Sea) has also I een done (Wilke 1978). Previous Archaeological Research/Archival Research An archaeological records search for the subject property was conducted by the author at the Eastern Information Center of the California Historical Resources Informatio in System (CHRIS) at U.C. Riverside on January 31, 1997. The records search indicated that the study area had not been previously surveyed for cultural resources. The only previous surveys in the vicinity consisted of two stuc ies of the old Bear Creek Channel, which originally ran below the southern border of the s udy area, for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Lande 1979; Swenson 1979). These studies were both negative for the study area and it's general vicinity. Interestingly, the U.C. Riverside records show no evidence of archaeological research having occurred for the recently realigned segment of the Bear Creek Channel to the north of the study area.. 'I his was a major civil engineering project. The study area appears to be in a vicinity of relatively low archaeological sensil ivity. No pprehistonc or historical sites have been recorded within a one -mile radius of the property. It is important to note, however, that less than five percent of the one -mile radius ,area has been previously surveyed for archaeological resources. The closest sites to the study area are located one to one-half mile to the southea>t. These comprise sites CA-RIV-1179 (habitation site), CA-RIV-2822 (isolated slick), CA- ZIV-2823 (cairn cluster), CA-RIV-2824 (rock circle), CA-RIV-2825 (slick), CA-RIV-2826 (bedrock milling features), CA-RIV-2827 (large habitation site), and CA-RIV-2828 (9 bedrock metates). Historic maps examined during the records search included the U.S. General La id Office plat map for the area (surveyed in 1856 and 1903), the 1941 U.S. Army Corps of I n.gineers' Toro Peak 1:62,500 map, and the U.S.G.S. 1959 Palm Desert 1:62,500 map. The General Land Office plat maps showed no cultural activity in the study area last century. The 1941 , u1 171 Toro Peak map shows the La Quinta Cove development in place with no cultur d activity on the study area. The 1959 Palm Desert map also shows no cultural activity on the study area. In addition to the records search, archival research was conducted at the BLM office in Riverside and the Rivera Library at U.C. Riverside on January 31, 1997. The, .oachella Valley Water District was contacted by telephone on February 5, 1997 for in'ormation regarding an adjacent well or reservoir site. The BLM research indicated that all of Section 1, including the study area, had )een part of a massive railroad land grand dating to November 19, 1906. This grant included all odd - numbered sections in Township 6S, Range 6E. Much of the La Quinta Cove area was originally railroad grant land. As a further step in the research, the following "heritage property" registers had been previously checked for these tracts: The National Register of Historic Placers (American Association for State and Local History 1991), California Historical Landmar)d ( alifornia Department of Parks and Recreation 1990), and California Inventory of Histc is Places (California Department of Parks and Recreation 1976). Additional registers wer ; checked during the records search at UC Riverside. No historical resources listed in these publications were found to be specific to the study area environs. The records search and background research indicated that the study area is in 1 location that appears to be of fairly low sensitivity for prehistoric and historical resources. However, the level of research has been minimal. RESEARCH DESIGN Because of the limited nature of this project a formal research design was :not prepared. No comprehensive regional research design --for use as a covering document --exists for the La Quinta area. METHODS/FIELDWORK DETAILS The fieldwork for this study was conducted by the author on January 31, .997. The reconnaissance required two hours to complete. The entire property was walk,:d over in systematic east -west transects. Because it was obvious that no natural grour d surface remained intact, loose transects averaging 10 meters apart were utilized. The wai kover was initiated at the southern end and terminated at the northeast corner. Groui d. surface visibility was excellent (> 95%). No adverse conditions restricted the survey. In accordance with State Historic Preservation Office guidelines, all cultural materials, structures, features, and objects over 45 years in age were considered for potenti 11 cultural resource value. REPORT OF FINDINGS No prehistoric or historical sites, features, or isolates were identified on the study area. Due to previous disturbances it is highly unlikely that such resources, if they ev a• existed, could remain intact on the property. 8 „i i 1�-V A deteriorated segment of a 10-inch diameter steel water pipe, originating at a fo -rner well or reservoir site one -quarter mile to the west of the study area, was noted in tl a cenfral part of the study area. This is associated with two fence posts made of similar p pe. One fitting on the pi e was labeled "KOREA". This would probably give a date of pos -1960 for the pipeline. Steve Bigley of Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) info •rned the author that the District has no records of the pipeline or the well/reservoir it: served (Bigley 1997). He noted that CVWD took over operations in the area from the I a. Quinta Water Company in the 1970s and closed down many of the La Quinta water fa cilities at that time (ibid.). It is possible that the actual well or reservoir site, located off of the study area to the west, is over 45 years old. Unfortunately the facility has been bulldc zed, with only a well-preserved segment of the modern pipeline remaining intact bet veen the well/reservoir site and the new alignment of the Bear Creek Channel. DISCUSSION/INTERPRETATION No cultural resources have been identified on the study area or are likely to ex. st on the study area. Three factors can be presented to account for this. First, the phys iographic setting of the study area --comprising a small flood plain --would not have been cor ducive to prehistoric habitation or the preservation of evidence of habitation if it had 3ccurred. Second, there is little evidence of prehistoric use of this part of La Quinta. No : it:es have been recorded within a one -mile radius of the subject property. The third uid most compelling factor is that the property has been heavily disturbed in recent times, During the realignment of Bear Creek Channel approximately eight years ago the study area was used as a staging area for earthmoving equipment and later used as a fill area for exported material from the project (Morris 1997). The area was also probably disturbed')), earlier U.S. Army Corps of Engineers work on the original alignment of Bear Creek Char rel. It is very unlikely that any archaeological resource, if ever present, could have -e:mained intact given this level of disturbance by heavy eqquipment. Additionally, most o: 'the new project will be built on top of the fill material (ibid.). 13 "Off" D101 Wo I[K11i: 111./101 AN I1 CII&I It is very unlikely that any prehistoric or historical resources could remain iinta:t on the study area. Consequently, archaeological monitoring of grading and trenching a :tivity for the development of this tract is not recommended. In the extremely unlikely event that cultural resources are encountered during ear :hmoving activities, work should be halted in the vicinity of the find and the City's Planning Department should be notified in order to allow for an evaluation of the resources prior to further work in the area. REFERENCES CITED American Association for State and Local History 1991 National Register of Historic Places. American Association for : tate and Local History, Nashville. Bailey, Harry P. 1966 Weather of Southern California. California Natural History G iides 17. University of California Press, Berkeley. 9. ,3 Barrows, David P. 1900 Ethno-botany of the Coahuilla Indians. University of Chicago Press, Chicago. Bean, Lowell John 1972 Mukat's People: The Cahuilla Indians of Southern California. Uni versity of California Press, Berkeley. 1978 Cahuilla. In California, edited by Robert F. Heizer, pp. 575-587. 1 landbook of North American Indians, Vol. 8, William G. Sturtevant, genes at editor. Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. Bean, Lowell John, and Katherine Siva Saubel 1972 Temalpakh: Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants. Malki Museum, Banning. Bigley, Steve (Coachella Valley Water District) 1997 Personal communication to James Brock. California Department of Parks and Recreation 1976 California Inventory of Historic Places. California Office of Historic Preservation, California Department of Parks and Recreation, Sacr, unento. 1989 Archaeological Resource Management Reports (ARMR): Recc nimended Contents and Format. California Office of Historic Preservation, :alifornia Department of Parks and Recreation, Sacramento. 1990 California Historical Landmarks. California Department of F arks and Recreation, Sacramento. Campbell, E.W.C., and W.H. Campbell 1935 The Pinto Basin Site: An Ancient Aboriginal Camping Grouw,d in the California Desert. Southwest Museum Papers 9:1-51. Hopper, Lucille 1920 The Cahuilla Indians. University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 16:316-379. Berkeley. Kroeber, A.J. 1908 Ethnography of the Cahuilla Indians. University of California Publ cations in American Archaeology and Ethnology 8:29-68. Berkeley. Linde, Richard 1979 Cultural Resources Reconnaissance (Sta&e II) of Flood Control Alternatives Proposed for the Whitewater River Basin, Riversid: County, California. Ms. on file, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angele<.. Morris, Rick (A & M Builders) 1997 Personal communication to James Brock. Strong, William Duncan 1929 Aboriginal Society in Southern California. University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 26:1-349. Berk e1ey. 10 d—J G, 171 Swenson, James D. 1979 Intensive Cultural Resources Survey of Selected Areas of the Pr )posed La Quinta Flood Control Project, Riverside County, California. Ms. o i file, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles. Warren, Claude N. 1984 The Desert Region. In California Archaeology, by Michael J. M )ratto, pp. 339-430. Academic Press, New York. Wilke, Philip J. 1978 Late Prehistoric Human Ecology at Lake Cahuilla, Coachei!a Valley, California. Contributions of the University of California Arcl aeological Research Facility 38, Berkeley. Appendix 1: Personnel Qualifications James Brock, Principal Investigator -B.A. degree in Anthropology, U.C. Santa Barbara -M.A. degree in Archaeology, University of Durham (U.K) -Member of Society of Professional Archaeologists certified in f'ielc research, historical archaeology, and theoretical/archival research -17 years of experience as a principal investigator on cultural resource: m; uiagement projects in southern and central California HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DATE: FEBRUARY 20, 1997 CASE NO.: PUBLIC USE PERMIT 95-016, EA 95- 300 ITEM: ARCHAEOLOGICAL MONITORING PROG 3AM RESULTS- DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DIST tlCT EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CENTER PROJECT DEVELOPER: DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CONSULTANT: CRAIG R. LORENZ & ASSOCIATES/BRIAN F. SMITH ASSOCIATES LOCATION: 47-950 DUNE PALMS ROAD PROJECT: DSUSD EDUCATION SERVICES CENTER BACKGROUND: In compliance with the Conditions of Approval for PUP 95-016 and EA 9: -300, archaeological monitoring was performed on the DSUSD project by Brian F. Sri ith & Associates archaeologists discontinuously between February and October 1996. Monitoring was required by the City because of the 51 recorded archaeologica sites located within a one mile radius of the project site and because prehistoric potte: y had been discovered on the project site during the Phase I field survey. A report of the esults of the monitoring program has been submitted to the City (Attachment 1). Monitoring took place on the project site which is 24.5 acres and on the area whe e off - site improvements for underground utilities and street improvements to Dune Palms Road, between Avenue 48 and Hwy. 11 1. During the monitoring, two prehistoric artifacts were found, a metate (grinding ston and a utilized flake (stone tool). Shell and charcoal fragments were also found. No additional mitigation measures are recommended for this project. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. No action required. 176 Attachment: 1. Monitoring Report Prepared by: 7� h,l �Piyi eslie MouriquAd, Asso late Planner Submitted by: / /, An — Christine di lorio, PI nning Mar a;;er - v-- !'7-7 ARCHAEOLOGICAL MONITORING PROGRAM FOR CITY OF LA QUINTA COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE L , C(r Y G ��F �+�Jl;IP j 7A FLAf�!hi;NDCF1,R7r RESULTS OF AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL MONITORIING PROGRAM DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CENTER PROJECT PUBLIC PERMIT # 95-016, REFERENCE P. O. # 58237 CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA Prepared for: DESERT SAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 82-879 Highway t 11 Indio, California 92201-5678 Prepared by: CRAIG R. LORENZ & ASSOCIATES PRINCIPAL ARCHAEOLOGIST - BRIAN F. SMITH 7565 ACAMA STREET SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92126 t F JANUARY, 1997 PROJECT NO.95-0705 � r 1 Archaeological Monitoring of the Desert Sands Unified School District Educational Semces Center Project INational Archaeological Data Base Information Author(s): Brian F. Smith and Larry J. Pierson Consulting Firm: Brian F. Smith and Associates 14678 Ibex Court San Diego, California 92129 (619)484-0915 Report Date: October 28, 1996 Report Title: "Results of an Archaeological Monitoring Program for the Desert Sands Unified School District Educational Services Center Project' Submitted to: Craig Lorenz & Associates 7565 Acama Street San Diego, California 92126 Submitted by: Brian F. Smith and Associates 14678 Ibex Court San Diego, California 92129 Contract Number: Reference Number P 58237 USGS Quadrangle: La Quinta, California (7.5 minute) Study Area: 24.5 acres plus off -site improvements Key Words: Archaeological monitoring of grading and excavations for underground utilities; two isolates; 24.5 acres plus off -site improvements; City of La Quinta; La Quinta, California Quadrangle (7.5 minute). I Iij- I Archaenlorical ,1/orutoring of the Desert Sands Unified School District Educational Services Center Project Table of Contents Management Summary/Abstract F.ue Undertaking Information/Introduction 1 Methodology 7 Field Methodology 7 Native American Consultation 7 Report of Findings I 1 Monitoring Results I 1 Discussion/Interpretation 14 Management Considerations 14 Personnel 14 Certification 14 Appendix: Resumes of Key Personnel List of Tables Table 1: Isolated Artifacts and Ecofacts 13 List of Figures Figure 1: General Location Map 3 Figure 2: Project Location Map (USGS) 4 Figure 3: Project Engineering Map 5 Figure 4: Project -Development Map 6 Figure 5: Resource Location Map 8 List of Plates Plate 1: Isolated Artifacts 9 Plate 2: Isolated Ecofac:ts 10 Archaeological Monitoring if the Desert Sands Unified School District Educational Services Center Project MANAGEMENT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT Brian F. Smith and Associates (BFSA) recently provided archaeological monitoring services for the Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD) Educational Services Center Project located at 47-950 Dune Palms Road in the City of La Quinta, California (Figure 1). This monitoring program took place between February 16 and October 25, 1996. Archaeological monitoring was conducted during site grading, excavations for underground utilities, and off -site improvements to Dune Palms Road. The archaeological monitor for the project was Larry J. Pierson, M.A., with assistance from R. Todd Baker, M.A. The monitoring was conducted in accordance with the Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Program promulgated by the City of La Quinta for Public Use Permit 95-016. Monitoring of grading included visual inspection of cut surfaces immediately behind the earth movers, with alternating examination of deposited soil. Excavations for underground utilities were monitored when such activities penetrated previously - undisturbed soil, and a shovel was used to pick through excavated spoil to search for any cultural materials. Only two isolated artifacts and four ecofacts were identified during the monitoring program and no further cultural resource concerns are recommended for this project. All notes and other materials developed during monitoring of this project will be curated at the archaeological laboratory of BFSA in Poway, California. UNDERTAKING INFORMATION/INTRODUCTION The project area is depicted on the appropriate portion of the USGS La Quinta 7.5 minute topographic quadrangle (Figure 2). The project is located in the northern part of the City of La Quinta, in the Coachella Valley region of southeastern California. This part of the city is currently being developed for residential, recreational, and commercial uses. The archaeological monitoring program was required by the City of La Quinta for development of the DSUSD Educational Services Center in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and project -specific requirements of the City of La Quinta. As subcontractors to Craig Lorenz & Associates, BFSA conducted the archaeological monitoring for the project under DSUSD Reference Number P 58237. The City of La Quinta required the archaeological monitoring program for all earth -disturbing activities based upon known cultural resources in the vicinity and the dynamic nature of the dune formation at the site. In addition, a previous study identified 51 registered prehistoric and historic cultural resources within one mile of the school district project (Smith and Pierson 1996). Archaeological monitoring took place discontinuously between February 16 and October 25, 1996. The grading and excavation activities were monitored by Larry J. Pierson and R. Todd Baker of BFSA. Archaeological monitoring occurred both on the site and on Dune Palms Road between 48th Street and Highway 111. Grading and excavations at the school district site and Archaeological Monitoring of the Desert Sands Unified School District Educational Serc,*ces Center Project within the Dune Palms Road alignment were generally limited to the dune formation which covers the northern portion of a. former Native American habitat known as Lake Cahuilla. Only at the extreme southern portion of the project was the former lake bed exposed. The project began with removal of the existing vegetation, prewatering of the site, and resculpturing of the site and a portion of Dune Palms Road. This was followed by excavations for underground utilities, both on site and within the Dune Palms Road alignment. An archaeological monitor was on site to monitor all disturbances of native soil. No significant cultural resources were identified and no further cultural concerns are considered necessary for this project. R. Ran, '77�< -Wa In 'Ranch il..h �.s*6 pal .colK :7 I I E r A, t �R.K myo a ji Z4: r 09 C ach ED sta Ran UG TINE PROJECT7 19 F ,fATE7 MILES ch rtW 5 CAI IN IAN ES' ol� 0 B Ram TORRtS 'Cam _kRTINC2 INDIAN Ilk fZESERVA FION I -70 95 + 0 RT �,E RES. NATION a Oasis GENERAL LOCATION MAP THE DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CENTER PROJECT CITY OF LA QUINT'A r—� I FIGURE I 143 ' 0 ej'Ftc< ' rO v f Ib J!8 e��2 p oD29i 30 p O O ��--railer �► °.•• = i. I n —il - Trader Park I ,• II J 1 _ Trailer Park ': i n _ rr—InIWe ICItI ,, II Nuer i Wellzo b II ..... � PROJECT ��• i� II ❑ ENU£ 3311oWell © rl3T 32 by v O ' II ; �1• �� II •.� l II � �� O � 11 a . /. •' 30 .` J< Iv` AVENU�� 1 Well „ J O 0 • • --If o PROJECT LOCATION MAP DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CENTER U.S.G.S. LA QUINTA QUADRANGLE (7.5 MINUTE SERIES) FIGURE 2 a Q'? PROJECT ENGINEERING MAP THE DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CENTER PROJECT ENGINEERS 200'-SCALE MAP (REDUCED) I ]FIGURE 3 w 48TH AVENUE__ °m. ---------------- D� nd� a � yeti o� ya o� a� � zx T � � 2 yy 'ar �. zc i1 Vi H C-0'ii O � m O a Q 0 y `z 4 m a m $ rd Archaeological Monitoring of the Desert Sands Unified School District Educational Services Center Project METHODOLOGY Archaeological monitoring for the DSUSD Educational Services Center Project: consisted of field observation of excavated and exposed native soil. Approximately 419 person -hours were expended in monitoring and related activities for the school district project. Archaeological monitoring of the project conformed to project -specific requirements promulgated by the City of La Quinta Community Development Department. Field Methodology The archaeological monitoring took place between February 16 and October 25, 1996. Earth disturbing activities at the school district site were a discontinuous process of brushing, prewatering, grading for compaction and resculpturing, installation of underground utilities, and off -site improvements to Dune Palms Road. Frequent telephone communication between BFSA and the general contractor tracked these activities so that archaeological monitoring could be scheduled according to project specifications. Field monitoring of grading activities proceeded with excellent cooperation between the grading contractor and the on -site archaeologist. Monitoring of grading activities entailed alternating observation of cut surfaces and deposition areas. This methodology increased the likelihood of identifying; cultural materials. Three isolated specimens, two Anodonta dejecto fragments and a chert utilized flake, were identified in deposited spoil. On the other hand, a whole metate and two charcoal samples were identified as they were exposed in cut surfaces. Archaeological rnonitoring of underground utilities differed in that only one opportunity to examine excavated soil presented itself. Soil was excavated in quantities varying from one quarter to more than a cubic yard, at a time and deposited in a pile next to the excavation. This reduced the amount of soil exposed and, since the ground was soft, excavations proceeded more rapidly than would have been the case in clay or rocky soil. The sheer volume and speed of progress reduced the practicality of screen sifting to aid in the search for artifacts. A methodology was employed whereby screening was only conducted when evidence of artifacts or ecofacts were observed, such as soil texture or color changes. In this way, the archaeological monitor was able to keep up with the excavations. It may be noteworthy that no cultural materials were found during trenching operations, either by screening suspect soils or by observation. Native American Consultation The excavations did not reveal any evidence of human remains or associated objects, or any prehistoric cultural deposit. Based upon previous archaeological research, no special or sacred significance could be attached to the development site. Because of the lack of significant archaeological evidence or special significance, the Native American community was .not contacted. 7 a J/ i " e IBTAMM IF. BM'al Archaeological and Historical Consulting N 0 2000 T,aflt Par SCALE INFEET VENUE -2, rSCALE IN METERS E w PMEUMENEI S 0 610 ppy O 80 (L 0 AVENUE ow 16 0 Cy •C 10 29 am .61 .railer PROJECT !Trall k" ANODONTA AN4 T, TE FRAGMENTS Trailer ef O its NUE Well j— well . . ..... CHARCOAL UTILIZED FLAKE d. 4r 7 II NUE 3�: Well 62 50 . . . . . . . ......... 0 3, AVENUe� ILWell C30 0 1 RESOURCE LOCATION MAP DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CENTER U.S.G.S. LA QUINTA QUADRANGLE (7.5 MINUTE SERIES) r� FIGURE 5 View of metate from Desert Sands Unified School District Educational Services Center Project. View of utilized flake from Desert Sands Unified School District Educational Services Center Project. PLATE 1 _ta,ji u . v 0 1 ,y$.aL^R9 ISOLATE �, MUSSEL CATALOG #3 SHELL FRAGMENT pz } 5 K s R f t � r ,i rn tl f u4u,".lull„ (6 4 �6 ? 8 9 110 1 2 7 0 11 1+ s [x View of Anodonta dejecta fragment from Desert Sands Unified School District Educational Services Center Project. View of Anodonta dejecta fragment from Desert Sands Unified School District Educational Services Center Project. h % f e l,^l� ISOLATE CATALOG #4dj °[MUSSEL SHELL FRAGMENT hw! . ,,.�+ „jai n� I I� u� li�ul� >,�n . II in ,. I ..❑ ,� pLrilT I r � I I �2 1 i. 6 8 �o t�0 1 2 I 9 �I��1�L�;1�1�1�1�i�.L�1�1_ PLATE 2 i— — io [ qV Archaeological Monitoring of the Desert Sands Unified School District Educational Services Center Project REPORT OF FINIDINGS Monitoring Results Archaeological monitoring of the DSUSD Educational Services Center Project identified six prehistoric archaeological isolates, none of which could be shown to be significant cultural resources. Soils throughout the project consist of clayey sand, probably derived, at least in part, from the granitic mountains to the west. Initially developed as a rural farming community, the Coachella Valley has become a popular vacation and retirement community where the process of urbanization is evident everywhere. Registered archaeological and historic sites are numerous in the vicinity of the project and throughout the valley (Sutton and Wilke 1988; Smith and Pierson 1996). An archaeological survey of the school district site prior to the development phase identified two groups of artifacts on the property. One group of artifacts included two stone flakes, a recent rodent bone fragment, and one mussel (Anodonta) shell fragment located near the south boundary of the parcel but not collected (Smith and Pierson 1996). The other discovery consisted of an apparent artificial grouping of more than 50 prehistoric ceramic sherds identified during an initial reconnaissance by Leslie Mouriquand of the City of La Quinta (personal communication). Subsequent to the survey, archaeological monitoring of the initial grading identified two artifacts, two fragmentary mussel (Anodonta dejecta) shells, and two charcoal deposits, all of which were collected. The artifacts, shell fragments, and charcoal recovered during the monitoring program are described below. Illustrations and technical data are also provided. Metate A single granite metate was located immediately after a pass by one of the earth movers in the northeast retention basin. The location was approximately 1.4 meters below initial grade and is shown on Figure 5. It appeared that the specimen had been broken at some time in the past, as indicated by caliche deposits on some of the broken surfaces. This factor, coupled with the weight of the earth mover that exposed it and the friable state of the granite, resulted in further damage. The salvageable metate fragments were reassembled at the BFSA archaeological laboratory in order to record as much information as possible (Plate 1). Much of the metate remained at the site as decomposed granite sand and it continued to disintegrate during reconstruction. The specimen was not cleaned except to brush away some sand and no measures were employed to stabilize the decomposed granite. Staining, pecking, and exterior shaping are clearly evident. Morphological characteristics of the metate suggest that approximately one third of the specimen had. broken away at some time in the past and the remainder was reused. Evidence for this was the interrupted outline of the shaped exterior and a grinding pattern superimposed on and perpendicular to the original grinding surface. I 1.9 Archaeological Monitoring of the Desert Sands Unified School District Educational Services Center Project Utilized Flake This specimen was recovered from the southern portion of the building site in freshly - compacted fill approximately 2.1 meters below the original grade. The material is siliceous and similar to siliceous tuff or a very dull and opaque chert. It is tan in color with red streaks and one end of the flake exhibits use wear (Plate 1). No chemical tests were employed to absolutely confirm the mineral type. There is no trace of an exterior cortex and no staining or trace deposits are evident to the naked eye. No cleaning was performed in order to preserve any microscopic residues. Mussel Shell Two fragments of mussel (Anodonta dejecta) were recovered from the western portion of the parcel during the monitoring program. One of these, a hinge fragment, was identified on a compacted surface after a sand storm and may have blown onto the site. The other is, a small fragment which was located on a cut surface. Shell from this species is thin and fragile, and the hinge specimen exhibits some periostracum but no interior coloration. Both specimens z.re of the bottom -dwelling mussel known to have inhabited former Lake Cahuilla. No evidence of this species was reported from the study of three archaeological sites near the western shore of former Lake Cahuilla in the city of La Quinta, although mention was made that Anodonta shell middens were formerly evident (Sutton and Wilke 1988). Charcoal Two deposits of charcoal were recovered from the southern portion of the development at elevations of 54 and 51 feet respectively. Both deposits were exposed during the cutting; process so the original quantity of each deposit is not known. Neither of the deposits were associated with any artifacts or food remains so a cultural or temporal relationship could not be established. All of the above materials will be curated at the BFSA archaeological laboratory is i Poway, California. 12 Archaeological Monitoring of the Desert Sands Unified School District Educational Semces Center Project TABLE 1 Isolated Artifact Data Desert Sands Unified School District Educational Services Center Project Location atalog # Description Within Weight Material Dimensions Project 1 Metate Northeast 17 kg. 2 Utilized Flake South 32.9 g. 3 Ecofact West 0.5 g 4 Ecofact West -0.1 g 5 Ecofact South 14.9 g 6 Ecofact South 3.3 g Granite Remaining portion measures *L 28.0 x W 35.0 x T 8.0 x D 4.5 cm. Siliceous 6.0 x 4.0 x 1.8 cm. (end use) Shell Anodonta dejecta fragment Shell Anodonta dejecta fragment Zi Charcoal Charcoal * L=Length, W=Width, T=Thickness, D=Depth (of grinding surface) 13 i {rdmeolo,¢icaI Momforinq of the Desert Sands Unified ScGord District Educational Sen ices Center Project DISCUSSION/INTERPRETATION The archaeological monitoring performed for the school district project resulted in the determination that no significant cultural resources are present at the project. Furthermore, only traces of artifacts and other archaeological materials were found during the monitoring program which suggests either a nearby extractive camp or a highly dispersed subsistence pattern. or both. The greatest utility for the discoveries at the DSUSD site will be in their contribution to studies of local and regional prehistoric settlement patterns and subsistence strategies in post-lacustrine times. For this reason, photographs and detailed statistical information are included in this report. MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS Although no significant cultural resources were identified on the site or in the area of off - site improvements, archaeological surveys and subsequent monitoring of future projects in the vicinity is recommended because of the high likelihood for the presence of additional cultural material. PERSONNEL The archaeological monitoring program for the DSUSD Educational. Services Center Project was directed by Brian F. Smith, principal investigator, with field monitoring provided by Larry J. Pierson and R. Todd Baker. This report was prepared by Larry J. Pierson and edited by Brian F. Smith. Resum6s of Brian Smith, Todd Baker, and Larry Pierson are attached. CERTIFICATION The information provided in this document is correct, to the best of my knowledge, and has been compiled in accordance with the guidelines of the City of La Quinta. Brian F. Smith Principal Investigator 14 October 28, 1996 Date Archaeological Monitoring of the Desert Sands Unified School District Educational Sereices Center Project REFERENCES CITED Smith, Brian F. and Larry J. Pierson 1996 "An Archaeological Survey of The Desert Sands Unified School District Project." Report submitted to the City of La Quinta Community Development Department. Sutton, Mark Q. and Philip J. Wilke, eds. 1988 "Archaeological Investigations at CA-RIV-1179, CA-RIV-2823, and CA-R:IV-2827, La Quinta, Riverside County, California." Archives of California PrehistorvNumber 20. Coyote Press, Salinas California. Weide, M. L. 1976 "Regional Environmental History of the Yuha Desert." In P. J. Wilke, ed., "Background to Prehistory of the Yuha Desert Region." Ballena Press Anthropological Papers 5. Ramona, California. Eq5 15 APPENDIX I Resumes for Key Personnel BRIAN FREDERICK SMITH 14678 Ibex Court San Diego, California 92129 (619) 484-0915 EDUCATION Master of Arts degree from the University of San Diego in History, 1982. Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of San Diego in History and Anthropology, 1975. Completed the U. S. General Services Administration Training Center Course entitled "Introduction to Federal Project and Historic Preservation Law." SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE As an archaeological consultant and principal investigator registered with various governmental agencies within the State of California since 1977, Brian F. Smith has successfully completed over four hundred archaeological studies at properties within this region, accumulating over 30,000 hours of experience in dealing with sensitive cultural resources and governmental policies. Past projects have included survey, test and salvage phases conducted at sites of historic and/or prehistoric significance. Experience in southern California has included the investigation of prehistoric sites of all major cultural complexes which have existed in the region over the past 12,000 years, and historic sites of the Spanish, Mexican and early American periods. Smith's expertise includes the composition of cultural resource documents for California (CEQA) and federal (NEPA and NHPA) projects, and the design and implementation of mitigation programs. M MAJOR PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS These selected major professional accomplishments represent research efforts which have added significantly to the body of knowledge concerning the prehistoric lifeways of cultures once present in the southern California area. The following are samples of the research efforts which are considered to have made an impact in the study, of historic and prehistoric resources in the area. Charles H. Brown Site: — Site Director Attracted international attention to the discovery of evidence of the antiquity of man in North America. Site located in Mission Valley, in the City of San Diego. r Del Mar Man Sitg — Site Foreman Study of the now famous Early Man Site in Del Mar, California, for the San Diego Science Foundation and the San Diego Museum of Man, under the direction of Dr. Spencer Rogers and Dr. James R. Moriarty. Texas Street Site — Photographer This site is located in San Diego, and was noteworthy in the beginning of the Early Man debate. The site was studied under the direction of George Carter, Ph. D., Texas A & M University, who initially discovered the trade artifacts in association with ancient geological strata. Mission San Diego de Alcala and Old Town State Park Projects — Site ]Foreman Participated in the University of San Diego historic sites training; courses for several seasons as undergraduate and graduate student. Cabrillo National Monument Survey of monument properties and surrounding Naval fortifications with Dr. James R. Moriarty. Site W-20, Del Mar. California — Co -Director A two -year -long investigation of a major prehistoric site of the La Jolla Complex. This research effort documented the earliest practice of religious/ceremonial activities in San Diego County (circa 6,000 years ago), facilitated the projection of major non -material aspects of the La Jolla Complex, and revealed the pattern of civilization at this site over a continuous period of 5,000 years. The report for the investigation included over 600 pages, with nearly 500,000 words of text, illustrations, maps, and photographs which document this major study. Batiquitos Pointe and Batiquitos Bluffs. Carlsbad. a ifo is — Principal Investigator Conducted an eight -month study and salvage program for several prehistoric sites in northern San Diego County that made a significant contribution to the accumulation of data pertaining to the prehistoric cultures that occupied the shores of Batiquitos Lagoon circa 5,000 B. C. Vicente Meadows Estates. Ramona. California — Principal Investigator This research program was focused upon a major Kumeyaay Indian village located along San Vicente Creek near the Barona Indian Reservation. The study included the discovery of a large occupation area, rock shelters, stone wall fortifications, and cremation areas. Caltrans Route 15 Highway Widening Project. Rainbow Valley. Californi — Principal Investigator This project was a test and salvage effort at a series of sites along the San Diego and Riverside County line as part of the completion of the Interstate Highway 15 project. The study was conducted for the California 'Department of Transportation (under state and federal guidelines) and included the documentation of a variety of prehistoric sites, one of which demonstrated the prehistoric use of a series of hillside fortifications. North City West. San Diego. California — Principal Investigator Consisted of a series of surveys, encompassing over 3,000 acres, which led to the discovery, of over 50 previously unrecorded sites, most of which were attributed to the La Jolla Complex. South Sorrento' Park. San Diego. California —Principal Investigator Included the excavation of a site with a midden deposit which measured over 12 feet in depth and contained two distinct cultural horizons attributed to the La Jolla Complex and the Kumeyaay Indians. The 4-S Ranch. Sancho Bernardo. California — Principal Investigator This study of the 3,600-acre ranch was the first archaeological review of the property and resulted in the discovery of over 20 new sites, half of which are considered to be highly significant and will eventually add to the knowledge of prehistoric cultures in the distant past. Carrisoza Adobe. East San Diego County. California — Principal .Investigator The deterioration of this structure prompted the historical study and excavation of the adobe to gather a sufficient quantity of information to preserve our knowledge of its history. Rancho Santa Fe! Farms Golf Club Rancho nta Fe. California — Principal Investigator Exhaustive study of a 4,000 to 6,000-year-old inland La Jolla Comp lex seasonal camp site which included X-ray microscopy, oxygen isotopic profiles of shell rings, radiocarbon dating, thermoluminescence dating, stain and edge wear analysis, and a seasonality study. This investigation incorporated regional data to extrapolate proof of a seasonal subsistence pattern between the coast and inland valleys for La Jolla Complex populations. Batiquitos Laeoon Enhancement Proje — Principal Investigator Conducted the cultural resources element of one of the largest natural restoration projects undertaken in California. Lity of ban Diego Reclaimed Water Distribution System — Principal Investigator A cultural resource study of nearly 400 miles of pipeline in the Cite and County of San Diego. PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES AND ACADEMIC HONORS =_ Archaeological Resource Management Society San Diego Historical Society Society for California Archaeology Phi Alpha Theta,, Pi Omega Chapter, University of San Diego Templars of the University of San Diego University of San Diego — Dean's List PUBLICATIONS 1975 — "Intaglio Impressions from Mission San Diego," Anthropological Journal of Canada, with Dr. James R. Moriarty. 1975 — "Baja California During the Mexican -American War," History o f San Diego — Old Schoolhouse Historians. 1976 — "History of Mission Bay," History of San Diego — Old Schoolhouse Historians. 1976 — "Lagoonal Surveys of Southern California," report for the State of California. Funds provided by a grant from the federal government. 1977 — "Felipe de Neve, First Governor of California," Cabrillo Seminar. 1982 — "The San Diego of Judge Benjamin I. Hayes: Excerpts from 'The Emigrant Notes—1850-1875'," thesis for Master of Arts degree. 1982 — "The Use of Radiocarbon Dating to Confirm the Demographic: Movements of the La Jolla Complex in San Diego County," Conference on Holocene Climate and the Archaeology of the California Coast and Desertt, San Diego State University. 1982 — "A Separate Origins Theory for Two Early Man Cultures in California," Conference on Holocene Climate and the Archaeology of the California Coast and Desert, San Diego State University. 1987 — "A Reinterpretation of the Transitional Phase," San Diego County Archaeological Society Research Papers No. 1: San Dieguito/La Jolla — Chronology and Controversy. � I LARRY JACK PIERSON Senior Archaeologist and Historian Brian F. Smith and Associates 14678 Ibex Court San Diego, California 92129 (619) 486-0245 EDUCATION Master of Arts Degree in Historic Sites Interpretation/Archaeology from the University of San Diego,1986. Bachelor of Arts Degree with Double Major: History and Anthropology from the University of San Diego,1979. Los Angeles Valley College 1975-1977: History and Anthropology Majors, Art History and Earth Sciences Minors. SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE — 1974-present Consulting Marine Archaeologist and Electronic Remote Sensing Specialist. 1978-1990 Consulting Terrestrial Archaeologist and Historian. 1990-present Senior Archaeologist and Historian, Brian F. Smith and Associates S.C.U.B.A. CERTIFICATION —_ 1959 Ski'n Dive 1963 Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation (#4267) National Association of Skin Diving Schools (#001) I 1968 National Association of Underwater Instructors (#45500) 1975 Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Recertification (#1216005E) HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CERTIFICATION — — 1994 40-hour Hazardous Waste/Health and Safety Training, OSHA./RCRA. 1995 8-hour OSHA/EPA/SARA/RCRA Refresher Course. MILITARY SERVICE 1954-1957 United States Air Force, Journeyman Electronics Technician. Served in Alaska. Honorable Discharge, July 27,1957. a01 b MAJOR PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS Co -Producer of the first Computer Compendium of California Shipwrecks, 1972 Designed and conducted the first underwater archaeological surveys in California in response to the California Environmental Quality Act. These studies were conducted for the breakwater project at Port San Luis, California (United States Army Corps of Engineers), and for the Western Liquid Natural Gas Terminal Site near Point Conception (Dames and Moore),1976-1977. Conducted the shipwreck portion of the first formal inventory of cultural resources offshore southern California for Science Applications, Inc., and the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Pacific Outer Continental Shelf Office,1977. Co -investigator of the first pre-Columbian Asiatic shipwreck site offshore North America, 1976-1981. While a consultant to Nekton, Inc., performed the majority of cultural evaluations as well as some geohazards and bathymetric interpretations of electronic remote sensing data for federal and state oil and gas lease tracts offshore California, 1982-1985. While a consultant to Nekton, Inc., assisted in training federal environmental reviewers in electronic remote sensing systems surveys and systems records interpretation. While a consultant to Nekton, Inc., discovered a Pleistocene/Holocene submerged and buried paleoestuary offshore in the west Santa Barbara Channel, 1984. Co -principal investigator and general partner of PS Associates' "Archaeological Resource Inventory and Sensitivity Zone Mapping, Morro Bay to Mexico" for the U. S. Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 1986-1987,. PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES AND ACADEMIC HONORS Tau Alpha Epsilon, Honor Society Phi Alpha Theta Chapter, International History Honor Society Lambda Alpha Chapter, International Anthropology Honor Society Second Order of the Knights Templar Honoree, Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges National Geographic Society Society for American Archaeology Society for Historical Archaeology, Advisory Council on Underwater Archaeology Nautical Archaeological Society n-1• ,� 01 Archaeological Institute of America Society for California Archaeology PUBLICATIONS = -- The following list excludes scores of project reports considered "gray literature:" 1975 — "Artifacts from Submarine Archaeological Sites," Masterkey (491:4), pp. 147-153 (Moriarty, James R., Patrick G. Gibson, and Larry J. Pierson). 1975 — "Pre -Columbian Voyages to the Americas," Cabrillo and His Compatriots, Proceedings of the Fourth Annual Cabrillo Festival Historic Seminar (1:4), pp. 1-22. 1977 — "An Underwater and On -Land Cultural Resource Survey, Port Sari Luis, California," Contributor, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District. 1979 — "Archaeological Literature Review and Sensitivity Zone Mapping of the Southern California Bight," Contributor, Science Applications, Incorporated, La Jolla, California National Technical Information Service. 1980 — "Stone Anchors: Asiatic Shipwrecks off the Southern California Coast," Anthropological Journal of Canada (18:3), pp. 17-22. 1980 — "Paleolithic Watercraft in Southeast Asia: Man's Earliest Nautical Tradition," Anthropological Journal of Canada (18:4), pp. 12-15. 1981— "New Evidence of Asiatic Shipwrecks off the California Coast," Underwater Archaeology: the Challenge Before Us, with Dr. James R. Moriarty, III, Proceedings of the Twelfth Conference on Underwater Archaeology. 1984 — "Geophysical Evaluation of Submerged Post -Wisconsin Potenhal Archaeological Sites, Santa Barbara Channel, California," with Grant S. Lichtman and Gerald I. Shiller, Society of Exploration Geophysicists Expanded Abstracts with Bibliographies,1984, Technical Program, Atlanta Georgia. 1986 — "Marine Geophysics and Underwater Archaeology: Marriage Leads to Discovery," with. Grant S. Lichtman and Gerald I. Shiller, Proceedings of the Seventeenth Confluence on Underwater Archaeology. 1987 — "Archaeological Resource Study: Morro Bay to Mexican Border," with Gerald I. Shiller and Richard A. Slater, U. S. Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service: National Technical Information Service. 1988 — "Archaeological Resource Study: Morro Bay to Mexican Border Revisited," Proceedings of the First International Archaeological Congress. RICHARD TODD 'BAKER Associate Archaeologist 975 South Del Dios Highway Apartment 273 Escondido, California 92029 (619) 743-6457 EDUCATION —_ Master of Arts Degree, Anthropology, Northern Arizona University, May 1994 Bachelor of Science Degree, Anthropology, Indiana State University, May 1.991. SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE 1994 to Present -- Associate Archaeologist, Brian F. Smith and Associates. Duties include excavation, survey, monitoring, report preparation, artifact analysis, and faunal analysis. Serve as crew chief for excavations and surveys. 1992 to 1993 — Half-time Graduate Assistantship (for 1992-1993 academic },ear), Northern Arizona University. Duties included faunal analysis for Animas -La Plata Project, preparation of comparative faunal collections, computer input of data for taxonomic lists, and help in preparation of laboratory manual for Faunal Laboratory. 1991 to 1993 — Archaeologist, Kinlani Archaeology, Cultural Resource Consultants. Duties included report preparation, data entry, artifact processing, survey, and excavation. Served as crew chief on excavation and director on small surveys. Have worked in western, central, northern, and northeastern Arizona. 1988 to 1991— Archaeological Laboratory Technician —Indiana State University, Anthropology Laboratory. Duties included artifact curation, analysis of lithic, faunal, and ceramic materials, drafting and report preparation. 1988 to 1991— Archaeological Field Technician, Anthropology Laboratory, Indiana State University. Duties included the participation, as a crew member, on over 100 cultural resource management surveys in southwestern Indiana, and excavation of the Bluegrass Site, a middle to late Archaic habitation site. 19$7 — Archaeological Volunteer, the Mayan Site of Kichpanha, Belize, Central America. 1986 to 1988 — Interpretive Guide at Angel Mounds State Historic Site, Evansville, Indiana. 1985 and 1986 — Archaeological Field School, Anthropology Laboratory, Indiana State University. Twelve weeks of intensive site survey and excavation at :he Amini Site, a middle to late Archaic habitation site. PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES -- Society for American Archaeology Fraternity of Alpha Kappa Lambda Wabash Valley Archaeological Society Lambda Alpha Anthropology Honor Society DIVING CERTIFICATIONS Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) certified diver. Certifications include: Open Water Diver (Certificate #9506179456) Advanced Open Water Diver (Certificate #9507202887) HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CERTIFICATION 1995 40-hour Hazardous Waste/Health and Safety Training, OSHA/RC:RA.. SPECIALIZED SKILLS Vertebrate faunal analysis, human osteological analysis, ground stone analysis, and computers (IBM -Word Perfect and Systat; Macintosh-ClarisWorks). RESEARCH INTERESTS Vertebrate faunal analysis, human osteological analysis, paleoeiology and paleoecology, burial practices, settlement and subsistence patterns. REPORTS AND PAPERS 1994 "The Analysis of Faunal Remains from a Portion of the Platform Mound at Pueblo Grande." Master's thesis, Department of Anthropology, NorthernArizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona. 1993 "Archaeological Testing of 25 Sites in the Proposed Sanders Rural Community Extension Navajo New Lands." Report on file at Kinlani Archaeology, Flagstaff, Arizona (Ground Stone and I':- unal Section) (with Deborah Dosh et. al.). � � 1 a..l, 1992 "An Archaeological Survey of the Proposed Duval Power Plant Site, Mohave County, Arizona." Report on file at Kinlani Archaeology, Flagstaff, Arizona (with Deborah Dosh). 1991 "The Watson Assessment Area Cultural Resource Survey, Tusayan Ranger District, Kaibab National Forest, Arizona." Report on file at Kinlani Archaeology, Flagstaff, Arizona (with T. Oliver and D. Dosh.). 1991 "An Archaeological Survey of the Bonita and Ellison Reforestation Project, Payson Ranger District, Tonto National Forest, Gila County, Arizona." Report on file at Kinlani Archaeology, Flagstaff, Arizona" (with Ted Oliver and D. Dosh). 1990 "The Carter Site, an Allison-LaMotte Culture Habitation." Report on file at the Anthropology Laboratory, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana. Dr. C. Russell Stafford, Associate Professor and Director, Anthropology Laboratory, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana 47809. (812) 237-3997. Dr. Kathryn Cruz; Uribe, Assistant Professor, Anthropology Department, Northern Arizona University, P.O. Box 15200, Flagstaff, Arizona 86011-5200. (602)523-9503. Dr. Charles A. Hoffman, Associate Professor, Anthropology Department, Northern Arizona University, P.O. Box 15200, Flagstaff, Arizona 86011-5200. (602) 523-6575. Dr. Christian E. Downum, Assistant Professor, Anthropology Department, Northern Arizona. University, P.O. Box 15200, Flagstaff, Arizona 86001-5200. (602)323-6275 Duane Klinner (Supervisor), Kinlani Archaeology Cultural Resource Corvsultants, 2101 North 4th Street, Suite 220, Flagstaff, Arizona, 86004. (701) 225-1542. (Mr. Klinner is no longer with Kinlani Archaeology, but he can be reached at the phone number listed.) ...... _ . s;?D& DATE: CASE NO.: ITEM: DEVELOPER: CONSULTANT: LOCATION: PROJECT: BACKGROUND: BI #7 HISTORIC PRESERVATION STAFF REPORT FEBRUARY 20, 1997 TT 28470, EA 96-333 TRADITION CLUB REPORT ON THE CAPPING OF CA-RIV-1179 TRADITION CLUB ASSOCIATES, LLC THE KEITH COMPANIES TT 28470, SOUTH OF WASHINGTON STREET, EAST OF AVE. BERMUDAS PRIVATE COUNTRY CLUB DEVELOPMENT In compliance with a. condition of approval previously placed on the project site for Tract 27613 and for TT 28470, archaeological site number CA-RIV-1179 was capped with a sterile layer of soil in order to preserve the major portion of the site. Capping of tt.e site was a decision arrived at with the participation of City staff, local Native Americans, and the Archaeological Research Unit at UCR. The capping program took place on December 6,7,and 9, 1996, and was directed by archaeologist Paul Chace, with The Keith Companies. A report: of the capping has been submitted to the City (Attachment 1). CA-RIV-I179 had previously been recorded and investigated in the mid to late 1980's in compliance with projects proposed for the project site then under review by the Cit,/. The archaeological site was documented as a settlement area extending over 225 feet in diameter. Numerous artifacts were recovered during surface collection and subsurface excavation of the site. In addition, nine human cremations were documented at the rite. It is thought that additional cremations may be present at the site location. Monitoring of the grading and trenching activities on the project site will mitigate any further artifacts or remains exposed. The site was capped with three feet of clean local soil without the equipment used ever touching the surface of the site. The capped area is designated as proposed Let J on TT 28470. This lot will remain as open space and will have a condition place on it for a conservation easement to be recorded to ensure the site's protection in perpetuity. The lot will be planted with grass and maintained to prevent erosion. An annual inspection by City staff will be an additional condition placed on the capped site. 0 RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. No action required. Attachment: 1. Capping report. Prepared by: 4LIie Mouriqua d, Assoc ie Planner Submitted by: Christine di lorio, fanning Manager <), ®is _ MKIVN E CUE04C,1 C�OC'�f�/ZMNEES REPORT ON THE CAPPING OF THE CA-RIV-1179 ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE, TIIE TRADITION CLUB DEVELOPMENT, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 284709 CITY OF LA QUINTA Prepared for: Tradition Club Associates, LLC c/o Winchester Development 41-865 Boardwalk, Suite 101 Palm Desert, CA 92260 For Submission to. - The City of La Quinta 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 Prepared by: The Keith Companies Cultural Resources Division 2955 Red Hill Avenue Costa Mesa, CA 92626 R or Author: Paul G. Ch ce, Ph.D., S.O.P.A. Archaeologist January 1997 Planning Engineering Environmental Services Land Surveying Public Works Water Resources Cultural Resources USGS La Quinta Quad CA - RIV - 1179 Site (714)540-0800 P.O. Box 25127, Santa Ana, CA 92799 ® 2955 Red Hill Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 9262b 1 `x EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report documents the capping process accomplished to preserve a portion of the archaeological deposit of the CA-RIV-1179 site, as one of the conditions of approval for the Tradition Club development, Tentative Tract Map. No. 28470, in the City of La Quinta. Previous archaeological investigations have documented the important Native American heritage represented at this prehistoric archaeological settlement, including cremations representing a number of individuals. Further such cremations and other archaeological materials probably are present still. The area being preserved is designated as Lot "J" in the project's tentative tract map. The site capping operations, which occurred on December 6, 7, and 9, 1996, were supervised and monitored by Dr. Paul G. Chace, Archaeologist, and b}Mr. Charles E Reeves, Archaeological Field Director, with The Keith Companies. The clean soil selected for the capping layer was picked up in the borrow area by a Cat scraper, hauled, and dumped just outside of northeastern and northern sides of Lot "J". Then, a tracked Cat dozer pushed the piled capping soil forward and over top the area to be capped without ever touching the original site surface. The completed cap fill over the entire Lot "J" was completed as a rough grading operation somewhat in excess of three feet. The cap surface over Lot "J" has not yet been smoothed with a final grading effort, and the areas adjacent to Lot "J " have not yet been fully graded. The ultimate appearance, the landscaping, the uses, and any restrictions for Lot "J" are still being negotiated by the City of La Quinta. It is anticipated that an easement will be created dedicating the preservation of the resources contained within the capped archaeological deposit of the CA-RIV-1179 sit--. w r TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary i Chapter 1, Introduction I Chapter 2, Archaeological and Planning Background ? Chapter 3, The Site Capping Process 13 References Cited 12 Appendix I, Photo Documentation, The Site Capping Operation Appendix II, Resume of Project Archaeologist ,Q r CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION This report documents the capping process accomplished to preserve the CA-RIV- 1179 archaeological site. As one of the conditions of approval for The Tradi':ion Club development, Tentative: Tract Map. No. 28470, being processed by the City of La Quinta, the City required that a portion of the important CA-RIV-1179 archaeological site deposit be capped and preserved under a layer of clear fill dirt. Under a contract of November 11, 1996, with the developers, Tradition Club Associates LLC, The Keith Companies' Cultural Resources Division, undertook to organize this :site capping operation, to supervise the capping process, and to provide this report on this archaeological site Preservation project. The Tradition subdivision comprises about 746 acres of land. The proposed subdivision would include 241 lots designed for single family residences, access streets, an 18-hole golf course, a golf course maintenance yard, storm water control facilities, and generous areas of open space. A series of previous subdivision maps have been proposed for this Tradition property over the last decade. Th. current Tradition subdivision map is a slightly revised and refined tract rnap for the development of the property. Much of the environmental planning regluir,,-d under the CEQA (California P.R.C. 21000 et seq.) for the development has been addressed in the considerations for these prior tract maps and related facilities, including the planning for the preservation of the CA-RIV-1179 site deposit. A series of studies addressing the archaeological resources of the CA-R:IV-1179 site had been conducted. An initial archaeological survey and planning assessment was prepared back in 1984 (Wilke 1984). Subsequently, extensive archaeological investigations documented the important Native American heritage represented at this archaeological site, and at the other sites on the project property (Sritton and Wilke 1986, 1988). In 1984, it was proposed (Wilke 1984:22), that after appropriate scientific studies, that this site be preserved under a capping deposit of soil The remainder of the archaeological sites on the project property were documented, but they did not warrant this level of planning consideration. This preservation project at the CA-RIV-1179 archaeological site was directed and this report was prepared by Paul G. Chace, Ph.D. Dr. Chace is qualified as an Archaeologist under the standards of the Secretary of the Interior. He also is recognized as a qualified environmental consultant in the field of Archaeology by the SHPO's Regional Information Center for Riverside County. Dr. Chace has been certified since 1977 as a member of the Society of Professional Archaeologists (SOPA). Mr. Charles E. Reeves, J.D., with 24 years of experience in field archaeology, jo:.ned with Dr. Chace in monitoring the borrowing and capping operations. CHAPTER II ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND PLANNING BACKGROUND Over the years a series of studies addressing the archaeology of the CA-RIV-:.179 site has been prepared. An initial archaeological survey and assessment was conducted in 1984 (Wilke 1984). The site is located in a portion of Section 7, in Township 6 South, Range 7 Fast, S.B.B.M., as shown in Figure 1. The site location was recorded as being at an elevation of about 64 to 66 feet, between two small erosional channels, on the active alluvial fan created by a major drainage from the mountains to the south. Extensive archaeological investigations subsequently documented the: important Native American heritage represented at this archaeological site, and at the other sites on the project property (Sutton and Wilke 1986, 1988). The studies documented that the CA-RIV-1179 settlement extended over an area roughly 225 feet in diameter, as shown in Figure 2. The site included a complex and rich array of prehistoric material culture. Cremations representing nine individuals also were documented at six separate loci throughout the central and southern portions of the site area. Further such cremations and other materials probably also are present still. In 1984, it was proposed by the project's consulting Archaeologist (Wilke 1984:22), that after appropriate studies, that the CA-RIV-1179 site be preserved under a capping deposit of soil. A series of previous development plans were proposed for this property over the last decade. The planning files for these previous submitted subdivision maps, unfortunately, have not been preserved or no longer can be located with the City's Community Development Department. However, key project planning decisions are of record. It is clear that an agreement was achieved between the concerned parties to preserve certain portions of the CA-RIV-1179 site The City's Condition of Approval for T.T. #27613 included as Condition #70: Ue CA-RIV-1129 (Cremation burials) - The burial site shall be capped with 3-feet of clean fill dirt.... The eastern 60 feet (60-feet x 120-feet) of the burial site shall be preserved... since it is an important landmarks ,for the local Cahuilla Indian Tribe.... Some years later, for the current project which is only a slightly revised and refined tract map for the development of the property, under the Conditions of .Approval for the permit for the Clearing, Grubbing, and Rough Grading for T.T. #28,170, the City required: Archaeological site CA-RIV-1179 shall be fenced with chain -link fencing until such time as the site is capped according to Condition of Approval No. 70 of Tentative Tract 27613.... The fencing of CA-RIV-1179 shall be supervised and monitored by a professional archaeologist.... 2a3 Additionally, at a prior stage in the coordinated and planned development of the Tradition property, the Coachella Valley Water District in 1988 undertook very extensive clearing and grading operations over much of the property to provide for water control and enhanced drainage facilities. 'Phis grading drastically altered much of the landscape of the alluvial fan around the archaeological site area. However, a certain portion of the archaeological site area approximately 350 by 150 feet in size (now designated as Lot "J" on the current map for T.T. # 28470) was preserved in place with apparently little, if any, disruptions. The areas surrounding this portion of the archaeological site, on the other hand, were cleared of brush and graded into deep water holding basins, elevated berms to deflect drainages, leveled buildings pads, etc. The Tradition Club project development map submitted in late 1996 for Ciey of La Quinta's planning review and approval is Tentative Tract Map No. 28470. This current tract map has been based, in many respects, upon the proposed development maps submitted to and considered by the City in prior years. The area of the CA-:2IV-ll79 archaeological site to be preserved is designated on this current tract map as Lot "J", an irregularly shaped area approximately 350 by 150 feet in size with a surface elevation of approximately 64 to 66 feet, as shown in Figures 3, 4, and 5. A • y o M 38 . II La Qui CA-Riv-2828 --.CA-Riv-1179 %® ( 7,� o CA-Riv-28'71� CA-Riv-2826) O CA-Riv-2B25- 'K CA-Riv-2824•ia82 LA-Riv-2823.' CA-Riv-2822 Figure 1. Location of the CA-RIV-1179 archaeological site (and others) on the project property, reproduced from the original 1984 archaeological sur%et report, based on an enlargement of the USGS La Quinta 15' quad map, photorecised edition of 1978. Scale V = 1,000', 1:12,000. i i CA—RIV-1179 w,p 0 Eaumm mn .... E.. W A.cw Snacr vrwaw .�.. R.11 Var�u� i.uniws .. do vweai E.unuw NT .AG Gp.w a.w.r Orn fop Figure 2. The CA-RIV-1179 archaeological site map with the six known cremation loci, as reproduced in the reports of 1986 and 1988, with the CA-EUV-1179 site essentially situated between two small drainages. Scale 1" = 45'. 1;z,h5 Figure 3. The CA-RIV-1179 site area to be preserved as Lot "J" within the Tradition Club development, as shown on the northwestern portion of Tentative Tract Map. No. 28470. Scale 1" = 600'. r Figure 4. The Lot "J" area, the portion of the CA-RIV-1179 archaeological site area being preserved with the Tradition Club development, as shown on Tentative Tract Map No. 28470. Scale I" = 100'. �J 9t�i344OJ 60 42 =a /:. PE=69 t 1 x ..23 r , � Ie�o9,0 PtE=69 ( T� ,hr,.5 ,✓ 5t<8' iT- J Fish ml j �,X✓�;r - \ /i,/. Ak'" _ , Ili. �/ . oa i r PE=73 `., 1C._ I j 90�i I Figure 5. The Lot "J" area, the portion of the CA-RIV-1179 archaeological site deposit being preserved with the Tradition Club development, as shown on the Rough Grading Plans, Sheet 6 of 9, for Tract No. 28470-1. Scale 1" = 1Cb'. CHAPTER III THE SITE CAPPING PROCESS Advance Preparations for the Capping. In advance of the site capping, a short essay was prepared for the Tradition Club developers to explain the purpose and the proposed methods to be followed in capping and preserving the archaeological site ("The Capping of the RIV-1179 Archaeological Site," by Paul G. Chace, 18 October 1996). Appended to this essay was a published professional article on the values and planning requirements involved in site capping (Chace 1982). With this .guidance, the developers, their grading subcontractor firm, and the City's planning reviewers might better appreciate the proposed capping procedures. Throughout the capping process, the close cooperation between all these concerned parties was successfully realized. Arrangements were approved by the City to conduct the CA-RIV-1179 site capping operations in advance of the actual grading of the project tract. This procedute insured the designated site area would be capped and protected before major grading operations were begun. Further, this eliminated the stated issue of fencing off to protect the archaeological site area. Also, the capping operation required that selected equipment be: able to operate over top of the site area and its peripheries, which would have been hampered by site fencing. The developers had a team of professional land surveyors from Keith International, Inc., reestablish and clearly mark the corners of the designated archaeological Lot "J" within the tract in advance of the capping operation. The land surveyors set wood laths with colored flags at each corner of the Lot "J" to be capped. The developers, along with the staff of the grading subcontractor for the project, Nuevo Engineering, selected a soil borrowing area from which the}, could extract the clean, culturally -sterile, fill dirt proposed for the site capping layer. The borrowing area was about an one -eight mile northeast of the site area, directly down the alluvial fan from the site. The soil in this area was watered in advance of the operations to address dust, air pollution, and other grading requirements. A water truck continued to apply water across the borrow area and along the haul road to the archaeological site area throughout the capping operation. The borrowed capping soil proved to be a nearly uniform, fine grained, silty sandy loam, with almost no cobbles or rock elements. Being saturated by the watering operation, this capping soil was dark brown in coloration and contrasted markedly when pushed over top of the naturally light -tan colored, dry, sandy loam, surface soil of the archaeological site are<,. 9 ��(D The Site Capping Program, Arrangements were made to supervise and monitor the site capping operations, which occurred on December 6, 7, and 9, 1996. The capping operations on the first day were organized and supervised by Archaeologist Paul G. Chace, along with Mr. Charles Reeves to help monitor the operations. Ms. Leslie Mouriquand, archaeological planning specialist in the City of La Quinta's Community Development Department, visited and inspected the on -going operations in the middle of the first day of the operations. Mr. Reeves continued the monitoring of the borrowing and capping operations on December 7 and 9. A photographic documentation record of the site and the capping operations was made throughout the program and is provided as Appendix I of this report. Another inspection of the fully capped Lot "J" site area was conducted by Dr. Chace and Mr. Reeves on January 15, 1997. The Cat 657E scraper was efficiently operated by Mr. David Hall. Mr. Lyle Mueller skillfully operated the Cat D8K dozer and carefully pushed the capping layer over the site without touching the original site surface. During the capping operations, the borrow area was regularly monitored and inspected for cultural resources, but no archaeological materials or features were exposed in the borrow area. Further, as the layer of capping soil was spread over the site area, the soil was inspected. Any very rare cobble, root, or foreign object observed in the layer of capping soil was picked out and disposed off the site area. The entire surface of the archaeological site area, Lot "J", was carefully inspected as the capping operation was begun. The area supported only a few, small, shrubby, desert bushes which were simply left in placed and later pushed over during the capping. No grasses or plant cover was present on the exposed sandy loam surface. A few scraps of fence wire and metal construction debris were present but were cleared from the site area. The surface of the existing site area was essentially smooth and nearly level, with no notable surface features. None of the local dirt roadways, fences, unauthorized collectors' excavation pits, or scientific archaeology test excavation unit locations as mapped in the mid-1980s were apparent. A small number of widely dispersed small sherds of broken pottery were observe across the area to mark the site, and these were left in place. No other archaeological material was evident anywhere on the site surface. The soil selected for the capping layer was picked up in the borrow area by the Cat scraper, hauled, and dumped just outside of northeastern and northern sides of Lot "J". Then, the tracked Cat dozer pushed the piled capping soil forward and over top the area to be capped. An initial cap layer at least one -and -a -half to two -feet thick was carefully spread directly over top the archaeological soil deposit. In subsequent pushes, the dozer extended this thick initial layer farther and farther southward over the site area, without ever touching the original site surface. The dozer operator was directed not to make rapid turns or spins in such a manner that the tracks would make ruts or create holes in the fill deposit. This initial capping layer ultimately was smoothly extended across the entire width of Lot "J". 10 -, 1�),�)_1, This initial fill layer buffered and protected the underlying archaeological deposit during the capping process. The weight of the dozer was continually displaced over the entire width and length of its double tracks. Thus, the pressure or load in pounds per square inch (psi) on the underlying deposit was considerably moderated. Because of both the large double tracks on the dozer and the layer of buffering fill, the load per square inch on the underlying archaeological deposit was minimized. The psi loads may be less than that of a booted man, a hoofed deer or cow, or the tires of a truck, which the site deposit has experienced in times past. After the initial one -and -a -half to two -feet thick layer of fill was spread over top the entire area of the lot, additional loads of borrowed soil were pushed and added by the dozer until the entire fill layer was raised to the height of about three feet. This portion of the capping process was completed in two days, and the dozer operation then was terminated. On the third and final day of the operations, with a very thick buffer layer of capping fill in place, the contractor had the scraper haul and dump additional loads of borrow soil directly atop the fill until a total rough cap layer with a thickness of four to five -feet was achieved. The completed cap fill over the entire Lot "J" was completed as a rough grading operation. It approximates the specifics of the rough grading plan. The car, surface, however, has not been smoothed with a final, finish grading effort. The rough grading, as well as the finish grading, for the areas adjacent to Lot "J " have not yet been fully undertaken and completed. The Ultimate Goals for Lot "_ice The archaeological deposit of the CA-RIV-1179 site has been preserved under the rough grading cap deposit. This capping buffer now protects the underlying archaeological resources and site features. The ultimate appearance, the uses, and any restrictions for Lot "J" are still being negotiated by the developers of the Tradition Club property, the City of La Quinta, and other concerned parties. The finish grading, as well as the appropriate landscaping, may depend somewhat on the ultimate goals adopted for the Lot "J" property. It is anticipated that an easement will be created dedicating the preservation of the archaeological resources contained within the capped archaeological deposit of the CA-RIV-1179 site. a-- r�J Y11 �11. Chace, Paul G. 1982 Perspectives on Archaeological Site Capping. Contract Abstracts and CRM Archaeology 3(1):41-42. Sutton, Mark Q., and Philip J. Wilke 1986 Archaeological Investigations at La Quinta, Salton Basin, Southeastern California. Report prepared by the Archaeological Research Unit, University of California, Riverside. Sutton, Mark Q., and Philip J. Wilke 1988 Archaeological Investigations at CA-RIV-1179, CA-RIV-2823, and CA-RIV-2827, La Quinta, Riverside County, California. Coyote Press Archives of California Prehistory, Number 20. Coyote Press, Salinas, California. Wilke, Philip J. 1984 An Archaeological Assessment of the Burns Ranch and Adjacent Properties, La Quinta, Riverside County, California. Report prepared. by the Archaeological Research Unit, University of California, Riverside. 12 APPENDIX I PHOTO DOCUMENTATION, THE SITE CAPPING OPERATION hµ'+A -�Si a y ,..y �" a+ � _0. a•. Gam!` . ��q, � -GE- � �.jed li �,�� r.d 4 View (top) looking W across the CA-RIV-1179 site area in 1984, reproduced from original photo print of the 1984 survey project, and (bottom) a similar view ac oss the site area (at dark capping soil above the white truck) on December 6, 1996. z l View (top) looking NW at scraper dumping soil just outside NE side of Lot "J" and .'.ozer pushing the capping soil oN er the top of the natural site surface, and (botton 1 the pushing of the initial capping soil layer being viewed by City staff, looking's :;) :z r View (top) looking NW at empty dozer blade at end of push creating cap layer at khe SW margin of Lot "J", and (bottom) the several feet of initial capping soil along the SW margin of Lot T', with lot corner stake in foreground, looking NAV.., MERMOMM RUM a�� Pi°A kTa: _ wol r View (top) looking NE over the area being burrowed for capping soil material the watering truck at work and scraper taking up soil, and (bottom': the C scraper hauling the clean capping soils toward the Lot "J' area, lookingN,',�, ®®n View (top) Cat D8K dozer operated by Mr. Lyle Mueller, and (bottom) View of the Cat 657E scraper operated by Mr. David Hall. I View (top) looking SE at dozer ending a run pushing the capping soil to the SW margin of Lot "JI', and (bottom) the SW cap margin placed without the dozer ever touching the natural soil surface, looking SE. y ,�, J View (top) looking NW over the completed southeastern portion of the cap soil layer showing the SW and SE margins of Lot "J", and (bottom) the northwestern potion of the completed cap soil layer showing the SW margin of Lot "J", looking NNV`. it] '� APPENDIX II RESUME OF PROJECT ARCHAEOLOGIST .23 c.9— s.mmwwn a I ,� PAUL G. CHACE, Ph.D., SOPA Archaeologist, Historian a Technical Services • Archaeological Investigations and Reports • Historic Landmark Assessments • Federal 106 and State CEQA Compliance • Heritage Research and Planning Experience Dr. Chacehas 18years experience directing archaeological programs servingthe culturalresourcesmanaj;e needs of private developers and government agencies. Prior to joining The Keith Cornpanies, Dr. C operated an independent archaeological planning firm, serving as the Principal Investigatormd org<n archaeological and historical assessments and legal compliance components for land development p rc throughout southern California. Dr. Chace has conducted the archaeological programs required for the Caltrans Bakersfield �i station, for the Las Montanas resort and housing subdivision in San Diego County, for land subdivi in Riverside, San Diego, and Los Angeles Counties, for General Plan amendments in San Diego C c for Redevelopment Agency projects in the Cities of Banning, Fontana, and San Buenaventura, ,x numerous similar proj ects. His technical reports and management recommendations, addre ssing th e aspects ofboth CEQA and Federal requirements, have been prepared for the planning, review, and p processes ofvarious governmental agencies, including the State Office ofHistoric Preservation, the I Resources Control Board, and the Coastal Commission, plus various counties and cities. For documentation of historical landmarks and heritage sites, Dr. Chace has assessed historic bu:li near Lake Elsinore for a Bureau ofReclamation project, and near Lakeside for a San Diego County P Worksproject. Forthe Bureau ofLand Management, he directed the investigation and site stabilizatio: i Army's 1860s Fort Piute which protectedthe old southern desertroad into California. Atthe 1880sSepu Building in Los Angeles'El Pueblo State Park, he directed the archaeological study forthe building restoF and Historic Structure Report. Dr. Chace also has published scholarly descriptions ofhistoric Chinese U a and Chinese community festivals in California. Dr. Chace is a past -president of the Society for Califomia Archaeology and a member of the Socit Professional Archaeologists. In 1982-1984 he served on the State Legislature's California Hcr Preservation Task Force, and in 1993-1995 he has served on Caltrans T.E.A. Advisory Council. Education • PhD., University ofCalifornia,Riverside • M.A., State University of New York, Oneonta • B.A., California State University, Long Beach -33 contir u M91160.2318. ➢985. PMS. 00 PAUL G. CHACE, Ph.D., SOPA Archaeologist, Historian Certifications • Certified, 1977, Society ofProfessional Archaeologists (SOPA) • Qualified Archaeologist, for Orange County, San Diego County, and other southern California city and county agencies • Certified Historian #528, 1986, California Council for the Promotion of History (CCPH) Affiliations • Society of Professional Archaeologists • Society for American Archaeology • American Anthropological Association • Pacific Coast Archaeological Society • Society for California Archaeology • Society for Historical Archaeology • California Council for the Promotion of History • Chinese Historical Society of Southem California Publications Dr. Chace has numerous publications on archaeology, CRM, and heritage; these include: "The Archaeology of'Cienaga,' the Oldest Historic Structure on the Irvine Ranch. Pacific Coast Archaeological Society Quarterly 5(3):39-55, 1969. "The Buck Gully 92 Site (Ora-89), the Archaeology of a Late Horizon Coastal Site in Orange County, California." Pacific Coast Archaeological Society Quarterly 7(4):1-44 (with Duane Hafner and others), 1971. "An Archaeological Survey of the Fuquay Ranch, Evidence of Hakatayan Tradition Land Use in the Southern Peninsular Range, San Diego County." Pacific Coast Archaeological Society 16(3):1-36, 1980. "The Kelly Site Complex: An Inland Encinitas Tradition Settlement in San Diego County." Pacific Coast Archaeological Society Quarterly 26(1):42-59, 1990. (with Dr. Mark Sutton) "Easement as Mitigation." Society for California Archaeology Newsletter 12(3):15-16,1978. "Perspectives on Archaeological Site Capping." Contract Abstract and CRM Archaeology 3(1):41-42, 1982. "Overseas Chinese Ceramics." In, The Changing Faces of Main Street, pp. 509-530. The Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Buenaventura, 1976. "The Oldest Chinese Temples in California, A Landmarks Tour." Gum Saan Journal 14(1):1-19, 1991. "By a Great Meadow and a Mountain Lake, Archaeological Investigations ofthe SBR-93 5 site nearBaldwin Lake, in the Big Bear City area." Society for California Archaeology Proceedings, Volume 8, 1995. J. 1993 M91160. 2328. 9983. PM5.00 _[ A V Correspondence and Written Material `fey oC 64�Qru^fw 78-495 CALLE TAMPICO — LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 .. (619) 777-7000 FAX (619) 777-7101 January 27, 1997 Paul G. Chace, Ph.D., Director Cultural Resources Division The Keith Companies P.O. Box 25127 Santa Ana, CA 92799 Subject: Letter of 17 December 1996 Dear Dr. Chace: Thank you for your letter referenced above, to the La Quinta Historic Preservation Commission, concerning the offer of the historic properties notebook. Your Fetter was discussed at the January 17, 1997, meeting of the La Quinta Historic Preservation Commission. During the meeting, it was brought up that the City's Building & Safety Department may have either the same or similar data and that staff will confirm. Until then, your letter will be kept on file for future reference and consideration. We appreciate your timely offer as the City-wide Historic Resources Survey Project is currently underway. Once the survey is completed, we will assess whether supplementary data are needed. Should you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact the undersigned. Very truly yours, JERRY HERMAN Community Development Director L LIE MOL RIQ� Associate Planner c: Historic Preservation Commission Christine di Iorio, Planning Manager ' 3 & MAILING ADDRESS - P.O. BOX 1504 - LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253