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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
AGENDA
The Regular Meeting to be held in the Session Room at the
La Quinta City Hall, 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California
FEBRUARY 16, 2006
3:00 P.M.
Beginning Minute Motion 2006-001
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
This is the time set aside for citizens to address the Historic Preservation
Commission on matters relating to historic resources within the City of La Quinta
which are not Agenda items. When addressing the Historic Preservation
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.
III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Approval of the Minutes for October 20, 2005 and November 17, 2005.
Historic Preservation Commission Agenda
V. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Cultural Resources Survey of the Proposed Casa la Quinta Project
B. Paleontological Records Review of the Proposed Casa La Quinta
condominiums
Applicant: Borrego Resort Holdings, LLC
Archaeological Consultants: Foothill Archaeological Services
Bonterra Consulting
Location: South side of Calle Tampico, between Avenida Navarro and
Avenida Villa
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL:
VI1. COMMISSIONER ITEMS:
A. 31 st Annual California Preservation Conference — April 20-22, 2006
Vill. ADJOURNMENT
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, Betty J. Sawyer, Executive Secretary of the City of La Quinta, do hereby declare that the
foregoing agenda for the La Quinta Historic Preservation Commission meeting of Thursday,
February 16, 2006, was posted on the outside entry to the Council Chamber, 78-495 Calle
Tampico, the bulletin board at the La Quinta Cove Post Office, Chamber of Commerce, and
Stater Bros. 78-630 Highway 1 1 1, on Friday, February 10, 2006.
DATED: February 10, 2006
YBET WYER, Executive Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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MINUTES
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
A Regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall Session Room
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA
October 20, 2005
This meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order by
Chairman Allan Wilbur at 3:11 p.m. He then led the flag salute and asked for the
roll call.
CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call.
Present: Commissioners Mouriquand, Puente, and Sharp
Absent: Commissioner Wright and Chairman Wilbur
Staff Present: Community Development Director Douglas
Evans, Planning Manager Les Johnson,
Principal Planner Stan Sawa, Associate
Planner Andrew Mogensen, and Secretary
Carolyn Walker
IL PUBLIC COMMENT: None
III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA:
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR: There being no changes, it was moved and
seconded by Commissioners Sharp and Puente to approve the minutes of
September 15, 2005 as submitted. Unanimously approved.
V. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Revised Cultural Resources Phase I Survey for the Costco Project
Applicant: HDR Engineering, Inc., for Komar Development
Archaeological Consultant: Harris Archaeological Consultants (Nina
Harris, RPA)
Location: South side of Highway 1 1 1, midway between Jefferson
Street and Dune Palms Road
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1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information
contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Community Development Department.
2. Commissioner Sharp commented this was a very active area,
having had 22 different surveys from 29 prehistoric sites. He
suggested the applicant proceed with caution.
3. Commissioner Puente said she found the report very
informative and well done.
4. Commissioner Mouriquand said she appreciated the additional
information and detail in the report. She added Figure 7 was
mislabeled and asked to have it corrected before the report
was finaled.
5. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Puente and
Sharp to adopt Minute Motion 2005-022 to accept the report
as submitted. Unanimously approved.
B. Cultural Resources Phase II Test for the Costco Project:
Applicant: HDR Engineering, Inc., for Komar Development
Archaeological Consultant: Harris Archaeological Consultamm (Nina
Harris, RPA)
Location: South side of Highway 111, midway between Jefferson
Street and Dune Palms Road
1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information
contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Community Development Department.
2. Commissioner Sharp asked for the definition of a kavenish.
Commissioner Mouriquand replied this is one variation of the
spelling of the Village of Kavenish. She added she did not see
any mention of the Village of Koteviwit, which was in the Cove,
and was referenced in Strong 1929. (Shown on Reference page
5.) It was a very important ethnographic village site referenced
in the Cove. Commissioner Sharp asked for the location of the
village and Commissioner Mouriquand gave him an approximate
location.
3. Commissioner Mouriquand asked if there was an exhibit
showing placement of the test units in the dune. Staff asked on
which site. Commissioner Mouriquand replied it was the dune
with the fire -affected rock (FAR). Archaeological Consultant,
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Nina Harris replied the site recorded maps were included in the
appendix. Staff replied the information was also included in the
last few pages with the site units.
4. Commissioner Mouriquand asked if there were three test units
excavated. Ms. Harris replied yes.
5. Commissioner Mouriquand asked if the consultant followed the
natural contouring. Ms. Harris said they did, it was very
deflated, so they went around where the fire -affected rock was
and in between the fire -affected rock and the dog scatter.
6. Commissioner Mouriquand asked if there were any structural or
reed imprints. Ms. Harris said she found none.
7. Commissioner Mouriquand asked if the 88 pieces found were
good-sized. Ms. Harris replied no, the ones found were quite
small. There were two larger chunks which looked like they had
rolled out of a continually deflated dune. Commissioner
Mouriquand said she thought very focused monitoring was
warranted on this site.
8. Commissioner Sharp asked about the Garden of Eden mural and
was told it was actually a piece of a label. Commissioner
Mouriquand commented that Council Member Stan Sniff, or the
Coachella Valley Historical Society, might be able to provide
further information on this label and its background. Ms. Harris
said she did check with Shields Date Garden, but the new
owners were unaware of the local history.
9. Commissioner Mouriquand said she was satisfied with the
additional field work and exploration of the sites. She
appreciated the extra effort and evaluation of sites.
10. Commissioner Sharp commented on the pictures and said they
are very helpful when they are in color.
11. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Puente and
Sharp to adopt Minute Motion 2005-023 to accept the report as
submitted. Unanimously approved.
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C. Phase I Cultural Resources Survey Report for Proposed Tentative Tract
33801:
Applicant: Blake Jumper
Archaeological
Consultant: Vanessa Mirro, Applied Earth Works, Inc.
Location: West side of Madison Street, 500 feet north of Avenue 60
1 . Associate Planner Andrew Mogensen presented the information
contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Community Development Department.
2. Commissioner Mouriquand asked if there was any response
from the local tribes. Staff replied only two letters were
received. The Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians recommended
a Native American monitor be located on site. Commissioner
Mouriquand asked if this was subject to SB 18. Staff replied it
was not.
3. Commissioner Puente asked if the two abandoned structures
were relevant to the project. Staff replied they were not. They
were not being used. Commissioner Puente asked if the
structures would be photographed for recordation purposes.
Commissioner Mouriquand replied the structures were 4.5 years
old and asked if there was any architectural significance in their
design. Commissioner Sharp asked if the buildings weire made
of wood or adobe. Staff replied the client had advised staff the
building was clad in vinyl siding. There didn't appear to be any
styling or historical significance to the buildings. Commissioner
Mouriquand asked if the building was still standing. Staff
replied the carport portion of the building was still standing.
The Commissioners agreed the building did not seem to be of a
date or style to warrant historical significance or recordation.
4. Commissioner Mouriquand said she had no specific concerns
about this project. She added if there was something interesting
about the architecture, builder or developer then it could be
photographed, but it didn't appear there was anything worth
preserving or re -designing. Staff replied the client described the
structure as falling apart and no longer structurally sound.
5. Commissioner Sharp said he was disturbed so many letters
were sent out and so few responses were received from the
Native American tribes. Commissioner Mouriquand asked about
the turnaround time on the letters. Staff replied it was a short
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turnaround time. The letters were due back at the time the
revised reports were received. Commissioner Mouriquand
added there were various reasons why there isn't a greater
response. Commissioner Sharp asked if there were cultural
reasons. Commissioner Mouriquand replied there were cultural,
as well as staffing reasons. Commissioner Sharp wanted to
make sure it was not due to indifference and the Commission
would receive complaints. Commissioner Mouriquand said it
could be indifference, but the tribes could not be forced to
respond. The Commission was required to do their due diligence
and give them the opportunity should they wish to respond.
6. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Puente and
Sharp to adopt Minute Motion 2005-024 accepting the results
of the Cultural Resources Survey Report for Proposed Tentative
Tract 33801 as submitted. Unanimously approved.
D. Paleontological Evaluation Report and Mitigation Plan For A 2.58 Acre
Parcel:
Applicant: Blake Jumper
Archaeological
Consultant: Vanessa Mirro, Applied Earth Works, Inc.
Location: West side of Madison Street, 500 feet north of Avenue
60.
Associate Planner Andrew Mogensen presented the information
contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Community Development Department.
2. Staff clarified why the client did not do a field survey of the
site. Staff recommended they do a field survey for the
Paleontological Assessment. The client was informed of the
Commission policy but chose not to delay the project. They
proceeded with the project and provided a letter saying their
recommendations would be the same. Commissioner
Mouriquand asked if that meant they would recommend
monitoring regardless of whether there was something on the
surface. Staff said yes, because it was a farm site.
Commissioner Mouriquand said except there's the float effect
because of the farming. Staff added Ms. Mirro was expecting
and was unable to attend.
3. Commissioner Mouriquand asked for staff's opinion. Staff said,
for Paleontological on site surveys, the Paleontologists don't
collect resources at the time they do the survey and if articles
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are collected it is at the beginning of the monitoring.
Commissioner Mouriquand asked if they went out just prior to
look for any surface resources. Staff said yes. They do not
collect all the shells they find, they collect a representation.
This was not their preference but it is acceptable.
4. Commissioner Mouriquand said, in terms of policy, the
Commission has never had an applicant refuse to do a survey.
Even with good justification, this is a policy question.
5. Commissioner Sharp added there was a precedence involved
here. Staff replied that was why this was brought before the
Commission as the client was adamant in their position and this
was an opportunity for a discussion of the policy.
6. Staff suggested the Commission amend the first condition
stating the applicant present a letter report at the conclusion of
their field survey, if they found surface materials. Staff would
be more concerned if this was an undeveloped site rather than
an agricultural site.
7. Commissioner Mouriquand said it was possible to run into
ancient lake deposits about a meter down.
8. Commissioner Sharp commented he understood it was a long
drive for the consultant, but was disappointed they felt it
unnecessary to appear before the Commission.
9. Commissioner Mouriquand said she agreed with the consultant,
after considering all the facts in this case. She didn't have a
problem with this case as long as there was an addition to
condition number one for a letter report just prior to grading.
10. Commissioner Sharp was concerned this set a precedent.
11. Commissioner Mouriquand agreed, but said it afforded the
Commission an opportunity to adjust a monitoring plan if
anything is found.
12. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Puente and
Sharp to adopt Minute Motion 2005-025 to accept the
Paleontological Evaluation Report and Mitigation Plan with the
first condition modified to require a letter report prior to grading.
Unanimously approved.
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E. Phase I Cultural Resources Survey Report for Proposed Tentative Tract
33802:
Applicant: Blake Jumper
Archaeological Consultant: Vanessa Mirro, Applied Earth Works, Inc.
Location: Calle Conchita and Madison Street, about 1000 feet north
of Avenue 60.
Associate Planner Andrew Mogensen presented the information
contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Community Development Department.
2. Commissioner Sharp asked how many ranchitas were involved
in this development. Staff replied the street has eight ranchitas,
but only a couple were actual residences. The rest are vacant.
Commissioner Sharp then asked if the developer was going to
develop the whole area. Staff replied this was proposed to be
an eight -lot subdivision. This particular site is only one of those
lots along the street.
3. Commissioner Mouriquand asked if they only had 12 to 15%
ground visibility. Staff replied that was correct.
4. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Puente and
Sharp to adopt Minute Motion 2005-026 accepting the Phase I
Cultural Resources Survey Report as submitted. Unanimously
approved.
F. Paleontological Evaluation Report and Mitigation Plan for a 2.66 acre
Parcel:
Applicant: Blake Jumper
Archaeological Consultant: Vanessa Mirro, Applied Earth Works, Inc.
Location: Calle Conchita and Madison Street, about 1000 feet north
of Avenue 60.
1. Associate Planner Andrew Mogensen presented the information
contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Community Development Department.
2. Commissioner Mouriquand said with the ground visibility being
so poor that even if they had gone out to do a field survey,
chances of them finding much probably would have been pretty
slim. She asked if staff had a problem with the applicant not
doing a field survey. Staff replied as long as they did a field
survey prior to monitoring, it was acceptable.
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3. Commissioner Mouriquand asked if the Commission should
amend Condition #1 in the same manner as Item #D, requiring a
report prior to grading. Staff agreed to the recommendation.
4. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Puente and Sharp
to adopt Minute Motion 2005-027 accepting the Paleontological
Evaluation Report and Mitigation Plan amending Condition #1 to
require a letter report prior to grading. Unanimously approved.
G. Budget Allocations for Updating Historic Property Survey Request for
Proposals (RFP:
Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information
contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Community Development Department.
2. Commissioner Mouriquand asked if the Commission would
review the RFP before it goes out. Staff replied the City Council
would have to approve the RFP. Staff said they could bring it
before the Commission, but, depending on cycles it could delay
it. Commissioner Mouriquand asked if there was a particular
deadline staff was trying to meet. Staff replied they would like
to start and finish this in the 2005-2006 fiscal year.
3. Commissioner Mouriquand asked what area would be covered.
Staff replied City-wide. She then asked about going back to
areas previously covered with sites not included in the survey.
Staff replied the consultant will not be resurveying sites.
Commissioner Mouriquand said that after the first survey there
were cottages in the Cove that had been missed and a list of
those addresses had been prepared. Staff replied they would
look into it and reviewed the parameters of the contract.
4. Commissioner Mouriquand said the survey should include those
structures which are of architectural or engineering significance
even if they don't fit the age criteria. Staff replied the
consultant should be able to locate those. There is then a
process to solicit public input and all property owners on the list
are notified of their options.
5. Commissioner Sharp said there's a lot of talk about annexing
areas into La Quinta, how does that figure into the survey.
Staff said they would ask property owners, particularly the
development -related property owners, to provide the City with
a survey as part of the annexation process. Anything pending
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development would need a historic survey, cultural survey and
paleontology report. The City could look at a follow-up work
program, after annexations, to add to the survey.
6. Commissioner Sharp asked if there would be a photographic
record included. Staff replied they would require a complete
State Survey form with records, a photographic record,
literature search, and evaluation.
7. Commissioner Sharp asked for the report timeline. Staff replied
the report would be due by June 30, 2006.
8. Commissioner Mouriquand asked if the budgeted amount was
adequate for what is needed. Staff said that is what is
budgeted. They will interview one or two firms to obtain their
scope of work, model that with some realistic input, and then
send the RFP out.
9. Commissioner Sharp asked what would happen to the items
that might not be completed due to lack of funds. Staff replied
historic preservation is never complete. If there is more work
needed, staff will approach the Council for additional funding in
the next budget year.
10. Commissioner Mouriquand said she would like to see a copy of
the RFP. Staff asked if she wished it as an agenda item or
simply sent through the mail for comments. It would certainly
save time if it could be mailed out. The Commissioners agreed
it would be more time -effective if it was mailed out.
11. Commissioner Mouriquand said she would like a map included
showing where staff thinks the areas are where the survey
should occur. Staff replied there are no plans to include a map.
Commissioner Mouriquand said staff needs to identify areas
that have been surveyed and areas that need to be surveyed.
Staff said they would give the consultant the list of what had
already been designated. Commissioner Mouriquand said she
would like to see the proposals with staff's recommendations
come to this body prior to selection and hiring and suggested
there be one or two Historic Preservation Commission members
on the interview panel. Staff replied Council dictates the
panels, but they would include the suggestion. Staff asked if
the inclusion of one Commissioner would suffice.
Commissioner Mouriquand said at least one person needed to
be from the Commission.
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VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL:
A. Commissioners had requested clarification of a condition of approval
for the gate at Point Happy Ranch. Historic Preservation Commission
Minute excerpts were provided showing the Commission's
recommendations.
1. Commissioner Sharp said he understood the minutes to state
the developer would submit a design and asked what happened
to the gate. Staff replied when they did the research it was
discovered the most recent gate was built in the 1970's and
not historic. Staff was not aware of where the gate was
currently being stored, but previous minutes stated they were
going to have their landscape architect design something similar
and include the name Point Happy.
2. Commissioner Mouriquand said she did not see why the gate
couldn't be incorporated into the entry design somehow. The
gates are not of historic age but, they are a symbol of the Point
Happy Ranch.
3. Commissioner Sharp said the gates were too small for
commercial vehicles to maneuver.
4. Commissioner Mouriquand said she knew that but the
Commission had discussed various options of how they could
incorporate the gate, not necessarily serving as their primary
functional gate but, as some sort of decorative element for that
entry treatment.
5. Commissioner Puente said she thought the applicant was going
to incorporate the gates into the project.
6. Commissioner Mouriquand said that was her recollection. The
question is, where did it go, is it coming back, how is it coming
back, and is it going to be incorporated into the decorative
treatment of the perimeter fence or entryway. Staff replied
they would keep the Commissioners posted on the disposition
of the gates but, if the gates are not a historic item they are not
within the purview of the Commission. Additional work was
done relative to an oral history
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VII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS:
A. Staff mentioned the update of the Joint Meeting with the City Council
on October 25, 2005 at 6:30. Staff asked if there were any items to
be added to the agenda.
1. Commissioner Sharp asked if it was appropriate to ask about an
update on annexation. Staff replied it was.
2. Commissioner Mouriquand asked about demolition concerns. In
the ordinance there are some provisions regarding demolition. It
may be an appropriate time to evaluate and update the
ordinance for any potential revisions or amendments. The
Commission has some concerns about the way demolitions are
handled. If the Commission wants to re -do the Ordinance, it
will need to be added to the work program next year.
3. Commissioner Mouriquand asked if all the Commissioners
needed to attend the Joint Meeting. Staff replied the full
Commission would be expected to attend.
4. Commissioner Puente asked about creating a brochure that
contained historic sites in La Quinta. She asked if this project
could be initiated after the Historic Survey is completed.
5. Commissioner Mouriquand asked if the Commissioners wanted
to discuss the budget. They could include the subject of a
brochure, highlighting historic sites and places which could be a
self -guided tour. Funds would be needed for publication. Staff
said the design is the challenging part, the printing could be
absorbed easily. Staff said they would include this on the
agenda.
B. Commissioner Puente asked the status of the Museum. Staff did not
have the current status.
C. Commissioner Mouriquand asked about the City's inventory of
artifacts. She wanted to know if the City's collection of artifacts
would be put on public display for interpretation and education. Staff
said an inventory would have to be done as there is a need to evaluate
the items to be curated.
1. Commissioner Mouriquand asked how much was in the curation
facility. Staff replied they had not checked recently.
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2. Staff added the work program has a definition of what: should
be done regarding curation but, this would not be included on
the current agenda for Council. Commissioner Mouriquand
asked if the Library has opportunities for temporary exhibitions.
Commissioner Mouriquand mentioned the glass display case in
City Hall and the exhibits shown there.
3. Staff replied an inventory of artifacts would have to be done
first.
4. Commissioner Mouriquand said the Commission routinely
conditions projects and reports to curate their materials with the
City. She asked if the applicants were dutifully sending their
artifacts in to the City. Staff replied they would look into the
matter and report back to the Commission.
D. Commissioner Mouriquand wanted to follow-up on the minutes of
September 15, 2005. She asked if there was a specific reason why
discussion on the Senate Bill18 program had not been brought up.
Staff replied, this agenda was very ambitious and staff had to focus
primarily on triaging their time. There will be a discussion of this
matter at a later date, but the City has pretty good guidance on SIB 18
since the City Attorney's office was on the State Committee that
developed the guidelines.
Vill. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Sharp and Puente to adjourn this Regular Meeting of the
Historic Preservation Commission to the next Regular Meeting to be held on
November 17, 2005. This meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission
was adjourned at 4:22 p.m. Unanimously approved.
Submitted by:
Carolyn Walker
Secretary
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
A Regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall Session Room
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA
November 17, 2005
This meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order by Vice
Chairperson Mouriquand at 3:11 p.m. She then led the flag salute and asked for
the roll call.
CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call.
Present: Commissioners Mouriquand, Puente, Sharp,
Wright, and Chairman Wilbur
Staff Present: Planning Manager Les Johnson, (Principal
Planner Stan Sawa, and Secretary Carolyn
Walker
II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA:
Unanimously approved.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR: None
V. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Cultural Resources Phase I Survev for Tentative Tract Map 34243
Applicant: Masque Development, Inc.
Archaeological Consultant: CRM Tech (Tom Tang & Michael Hogan,
Principals)
Location: North side of Avenue 58, ±980 feet west of Madison
Street
1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information
contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on fine in the
Community Development Department.
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2. Commissioner Sharp commented the report was well
researched.
3. Commissioners Mouriquand, Puente, Sharp, Wright, and
Chairman Wilbur concurred with staff's comments.
4. There being no comments. It was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Puente and Wright adopt Minute Motion 2005-
028 accepting the results of the Cultural Resources Phase I
Survey as submitted. Unanimously approved.
B. Paleontological Resources Assessment Report for Tentative Tract Map
34243
Applicant: Masque Development, Inc.
Archaeological Consultant: CRM Tech (Tom Tang & Michael Hogan,
Principals)
Location: North side of Avenue 58, ±980 feet west of Madison
Street
Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information
contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Community Development Department.
2. There being no comments, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Wright and Mouriquand to adopt Minute Motion
2005-029 accepting the Paleontological Resources Report as
submitted. Unanimously approved.
C. Historical Preservation Commission 2005/06 Work Program
1. Principal Manager Les Johnson presented the information
contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Community Development Department. He pointed out that the
first two items do have funding established, and staff is
working on the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the; City's
historic inventory. He went on to mention the Community
Development Department staff continues to be quite busy. He
wanted to emphasize it is not a matter of being unwilling to get
all of the items done; it is a matter of workload and funding.
2. He pointed out Item #3, Senate Bill 18, is an option for the
training workshop.
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3. Commissioner Mouriquand suggested staff call the State
(SHPO) to ask if the December 121h training is eligible for CLG
training and suggested the City Council should be encouraged
to attend. Staff replied they would look into the matter.
4. Chairman Wilbur asked if the SB 18 training was for
professionals only. Commissioner Mouriquand replied this is
good training for the layman, Commissioners, Council members,
etc.
5. Staff advised the Commissioners this item was brought forward
so they would be aware of this training. Attendance at this
meeting would be time well spent.
6. Commissioner Mouriquand commented this training would give
non -planners a better idea of what staff has to do to prepare
projects. There is also a section on consultation. It vvould be
worthwhile for Commissioners to attend. She complimented the
speakers.
7. Chairman Wilbur asked if there was a fee. Staff replied there
were no fees, only a charge for the box lunch.
8. Chairman Wilbur commented on some of the items on the work
program. He asked about funding and prioritizing of items.
9. Staff answered they are continuing discussions with the
Community Development Director about the funding.
10. Commissioner Sharp suggested there should be a timeline of
project completion. Staff replied the funding year has been
identified and dictates the inception/completion time frame.
The big issue is the workload.
11. Commissioner Sharp asked about current status of the historic
survey. Staff replied processing of the historic survey has
begun and it is hoped it will be completed by the middle of
2006. The Commission was also advised Items #1 and #2
have been funded.
12. Commissioner Mouriquand said Item #1 involves a work
schedule for the RFP which should suffice as the timeline for
the project. Staff said the RFP should go out the first of the
year. Staff suggested there be an update, every quarter, to let
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the Commission keep up on the status of these items. The
Commissioners agreed. Staff said they were looking forward to
working with the Commission.
13. Commissioner Puente suggested the Commission have a plan of
action brought forth every month. Staff said the onlly items
reportable would be Items #1, #2, and #3. Staff is also working
on Item #5 with a check and balance approach.
14. Commissioner Sharp asked about project sites and capping.
Commissioner Mouriquand explained the capping system and
the City's requirement to do an annual inspection on these
sites. Commissioner Wright said he was aware of one site
where the cap was still intact.
15. Commissioner Wright said he thought the Work Program, as
outlined, was a great start. He added it would be difficult for
staff to provide anything more than a quarterly report, given
their current workload. He suggested it be just an update, and
not a formal report. Staff agreed to a quarterly update and said
the Commission could adjust the time frame if they felt it was
necessary.
16. Chairman Wilbur advised staff they could bring up any new
items when needed. They did not need to wait for the quarterly
update. Staff thanked him and commented on funding for
additional projects. Chairman Wilbur said it was a good idea to
for the Commission to be aware of what projects were coming
up and their funding.
17. Commissioner Mouriquand had a question about the second
item. She asked if it was the City's intention to issue an RFP to
hire a consultant. She asked if the consultant would be taking
an inventory of the curated items in storage. Staff replied yes
and added they would like to find out what items could be
utilized in a display. Commissioner Mouriquand mentioned the
City has a display case that could be utilized. Staff replied they
would check into it.
18. Chairman Wilbur asked if there was a considerable amount of
material in inventory. Staff said there was a considerable
amount, but not all items had been delivered to the City.
19. Commissioner Mouriquand suggested staff follow-up, with the
applicants, on delivery of the items to the City. She suggested
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the developers shouldn't get their project finals without
submitting the artifacts. Staff replied this is one area that may
have been overlooked but they will be working on improving the
system. Prior to final maps being approved on tracts, ;staff will
be checking to see if artifacts have been turned in.
20. Chairman Wilbur said the direction of the Work Program is good
and thanked staff. Staff said they may come back: to the
Commission for assistance. Chairman Wilbur said he would be
willing to participate in additional projects, but especially
working on the brochure, as he has some expertise in that area.
21. Staff said once they have the RFP ready they will send a
courtesy copy to the Commissioners. Also, they may possibly
have an update on Item #1 at the next meeting.
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL:
A. A flyer on SB 18 Consultations was distributed to the Commissioners.
VII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS:
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Wright and Sharp to adjourn this Regular Meeting of the
Historic Preservation Commission to the next Regular Meeting to be held on
December 15, 2005. This meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission
was adjourned at 3:35 p.m. Unanimously approved.
Submitted by:
Carolyn Walker
Secretary
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DATE:
ITEM:
LOCATION:
APPLICANT:
CONSULTANT:
BACKGROUND:
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
FEBRUARY 16, 2006
CULTURAL RESOURCES SURVEY OF THE PROPOSED CASA LA
QUINTA PROJECT
SOUTH SIDE OF CALLE TAMPICO
NAVARRO AND AVENIDA VILLA
BORREGO RESORT HOLDINGS, LLC
FOOTHILL ARCHAEOLOGICAL SERVICES
BETWEEN AVENIDA
The study area is a small site in the village area on the south side of Calle Tampico
between Avenida Bermudas and Eisenhower Drive. The property is a vacant lot that
has been previously graded and is bordered by improved streets on all sides. The City
is currently processing applications (VUP 2005-030 et. al.) to allow a residential
condominium project. A Phase I (survey level) Archaeological/Historical Resources
Assessment has been completed for the property. The Assessment includes an
archaeological record search, historical background search, and field reconnaissance of
the property. This Assessment will be part of the environmental review required by
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the project. The archaeologist
notes this report has been prepared to meet the recommended contents and format for
Archaeological Resource Management Reports (ARMR) as outlined by the California
State Office of Historic Preservation.
DISCUSSION:
The report includes a discussion of the early Cahuilla Indian occupation of the
Coachella Valley area. An archaeological records search for the property was
conducted at the Eastern Information Center located at UC Riverside. The records
search indicated the project area has not been included in any previous cultural
resources surveys. No cultural resources had been recorded within or immediately
adjacent to the site. Within one mile of the site the records search showed some 21
previous cultural resource surveys, with five additional studies providing overviews of
the cultural resources in the vicinity. Recorded sites in the vicinity have contained
pottery sherds, lithic tools and fragments, faunal remains and fire -affected rock. No
major concentrations were evident.
National Register of Historic Places, Determination of Eligibility, California Office of
Historic Preservation Directory of Properties in the Historic Property Data File and other
archival references were consulted to determine whether any historic resources have
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existed on site or in the immediate area. None were found on site or in the immediate
area.
The site is vacant and nearly void of any foliage. The on -foot field survey was
conducted by walking parallel north -south, east -west transects and random alignments
resulting in 100% coverage. No archaeological or historic sites or artifacts were
identified during the field survey. The archaeologist notes that due to his knowledge
that the vicinity is highly sensitive for archaeological and historic resources, an implicit
research design was used to guide the study.
A request was made of the Native American Heritage Commission for a check of their
Sacred Lands file. A response back indicated they had no specific site information in
their sacred lands file. They provided a list of individuals and tribes who may have
knowledge of cultural resources in the project area. Twenty-five letters were sent out
to those on the list.
Four responses were received by the Community Development Department
(Attachment 2). The Ramona Band of Cahuilla Indians requested a Native American
monitor from their tribe be included in any further field study or during the construction
phase. The Morongo Band of Mission Indians relevant comment was that if Native
American cultural resources are discovered they requested that they be notified and be
allowed to consult on the discovery and its disposition.
The report recommends that the site be given a complete and unconditional clearance
for CEQA purposes and recommends that if prehistoric or historic resources are found
during construction, an archaeologist be contacted to examine the resource and
provide recommendations on how to proceed. The Historic Preservation Commissions
policy has been to require monitoring regardless of whether artifacts were found during
the on -site survey. Also, we have included requests received from the local tribes as
conditions of approval.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Minute Motion 2006- accepting a "Cultural Resources Survey_of the
Proposed Casa La Quinta Project, Riverside County, California", as prepared by Foothill
Archaeological Services, subject to the following Staff recommended conditions:
A. The site shall be monitored during on- and off -site trenching and rough grading
by qualified archaeological monitors. Proof of retention of monitors shall be
given to the City prior to issuance of first earth -moving or clearing permit.
B. The final report on the monitoring shall be submitted to the Community
Development Department prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of
Occupancy for the project.
C. Collected archaeological resources shall be properly packaged for long term
curation, in polyethylene self -seal bags, vials, or film cans as appropriate, all
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within acid -free, standard size, comprehensively labeled archive boxes and
delivered to the City prior to issuance of first Certificate of Occupancy for the
property.
Materials shall be accompanied by descriptive catalogue, field notes and
records, primary research data, and the original graphics.
D. The conditions of approval for this item shall be included in the submitted
report, "A Cultural Resources Survey of the Proposed Casa La Quinta Project,
Riverside County, California", prepared by Foothill Archaeological Services, prior
to issuance of first permit requiring monitoring.
E. Pursuant to their request, the monitoring crew shall include a member of the
Ramona Band of Cahuilla Indians.
F. If Native American cultural resources are discovered during monitoring or the
subsequent construction phase, the Morongo Band of Mission Indians be
notified and allowed to consult on the discovery and its disposition.
Attachments:
1 . A Cultural Resources Survey of the Proposed Casa La Quinta Project, Riverside
County, California, prepared by Foothill Archaeological Services
2. Native American responses
Prepared by:
Stan Sawa, Principal Planner
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 2006
ITEM: PALEONTOOGY RECORDS REVIEW OF THE PROPOSED
CASA LA QUINTA CONDOMINIUMS
LOCATION: SOUTH SIDE OF CALLE TAMPICO, BETWEEN AVENIDA
NAVARRO AND AVENIDA VILLA
APPLICANT: BORREGO RESORT HOLDINGS, LLC
PALEONTOLOGICAL
CONSULTANT: BONTERRA CONSULTING
BACKGROUND:
The study area is a small site in the village area on the south side of Calle Tampico
between Avenida Bermudas and Eisenhower Drive. The property is a vacant lot that
has been previously graded and is bordered by improved streets on all sides. The City
is currently processing applications (VUP 2005-030 et. al.) to allow a residential
condominium project. The subject property area in the City General Plan is shown as
an ancient Lake Cahuilla lake bed area. A paleontological records search has been
completed for the property. This will become a part of the environmental review
required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the project
applications.
DISCUSSION:
A paleontological records search for the property was conducted at the San Bernardino
County Museum (SBCM) in Redlands and in published materials. The records search
did not indicate paleontological localities have been found on the property, nor within a
one -mile radius of the subject property. A field survey of the site has not been
conducted.
However, the consultant states the entire area is considered highly sensitive for
nonrenewable fossil resources due to the ancient lake beds and that monitoring is
recommended during earth -moving operations.
This process of not conducting a field survey along with the records search is the
same as previously accepted on October 20, 2005 for TT 33802 (Blake Jurnper) on
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Madison Street north of Avenue 60. In that case monitoring and a field survey, prior to
the start of earth -moving was required. Staffs recommendation includes these items.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Minute Motion 2006- , accepting the "Paleontology Records Review for the
Proposed Casa La Quinta Condominiums in the City of La Quinta Riverside County,
California", as prepared and recommended by Bonterra Consulting and subject to the
following conditions:
1 . Prior to groundbreaking, a field survey shall be conducted by the applicant in
order to identify and document potential surface fossiliferous resources. A
report of findings from the field survey shall be transmitted to Community
Development Department and shall be provided to site monitors (prior to
beginning of any earth -moving.
2. On- and off -site monitoring of earth -moving and grading in areas identified as
likely to contain paleontological resources shall be conducted by a qualified
paleontological monitor. The monitor shall be equipped to salvage fossils as
they are unearthed to avoid construction delays and to remove samples of
sediments that are likely to contain the remains of small fossil invertebrates and
vertebrates. The monitor shall be empowered to temporarily halt or divert
equipment to allow removal of abundant or large specimens. Proof that a
monitor has been retained shall be given to City prior to issuance of first earth -
moving permit, or before any clearing of the site is begun.
3. Recovered specimens shall be prepared to the point of identification and
permanent preservation, including washing of sediments to recover small
invertebrates and vertebrates.
4. A report of findings with an appended itemized inventory of specimens shall be
submitted to the City prior to the first occupancy of a residence being granted
by the City. The report shall include pertinent discussions of the significance of
all recovered resources where appropriate. The report and inventory, when
submitted will signify completion of the program to mitigate impacts to
paleontological resources.
5. Collected resources and related reports, etc. shall be given to the City for
curation. Packaging of resources, reports, etc. shall comply with standards
commonly used in the paleontological industry.
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Attachment:
Paleontology Records Review for the Proposed Casa La Quinta Condominiums in
the City of La Quinta, Riverside County, California
Prepared by:
Eit i I A,L6A
STAN SAWA,
Principal Planner
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