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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
The Regular Meeting to be held in the South Conference Room at the
La Quinta City Hall, 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California
DECEMBER 6, 2007
3:00 P.M.
Beginning Minute Motion 2007-014
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 18, 2007 80111- - - (Jul
Historic Preservation Commission Agenda
V. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Historical/Archaeological Resources Survey Report for Tentative Parcel Map
31876
Applicant: The Robert Mayer Corporation (Larry Brose)
Consultants: CRM TECH (Michael Hogan, Principal)
Location: North side of Fred Waring Drive, between Washington Street
and Palm Royale Drive
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL:
VII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS:
A. Discussion relative to potential tour locations within the City
Vill. ADJOURNMENT
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, Betty J. Sawyer, Management Assistant of the City of La Quinta, do hereby declare that
the foregoing agenda for the La Quinta Historic Preservation Commission meeting of
Thursday, December 6, 2007, was posted on the outside entry to the Council Chamber,
78-495 Calle Tampico, and the bulletin board at the La Quinta Cove Post Office, on Friday,
November 30, 2007.
DATED: November 30, 2007
BE AWYER, Management Assistant
City of La Quinta, California
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MINUTES
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
A Regular meeting held in the East Conference Room
at the La Quinta City Hall
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA
October 18, 2007
This meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order by
Chairman Wilbur at 3:05 p.m. who asked for the roll call.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll Call.
Present: Commissioners Puente, Redmon, Sharp, Wright,
and Chairman Wilbur
Absent: None
Staff Present: Planning Director Les Johnson, Principal
Planner Stan Sawa, and Management
Assistant Betty Sawyer
II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed
IV, CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Puente/Sharp to
approve the minutes of September 20, 2007, as submitted.
Unanimously approved.
V. BUSINESS ITEMS: None.
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL:
A. Staff informed the Commission about the 2008 California Preservation
Conference.
B. Staff informed the Commission of the new Museum 'Services
Manager, Kim Mack. 003
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Historic Preservation Commission
October 18, 2007
VII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS:
A. Staff distributed a memo from the City Attorney explaining that since
there was a potential litigation regarding the Morgan House it was her
opinion there should be no discussion regarding this issue.
1. Commissioner Wright stated the City had previously asked KSL
to make this a historic site and they refused. Can the City
research and find out what the City can do as a Certified Local
Government to make this a historic site, or is it up to the
landowner. Planning Director Les Johnson stated a request to
give a property landmark status can be made by anyone. The
State process is different. Commissioner Wright asked if there
was any authority the City has to push this forward. Planning
Director Les Johnson stated not with the State, but the City can
and went over the process it would take; however, the property
owner has to agree with landmark status. The City can then
have some say in regard to the building permit process.
2. Commissioner Wilbur asked why KSL did not want to have the
National Historic status. Commissioner Wright explained it set
in place a lot of steps for the landowner that were very
restrictive and the landowner was not willing to accept those
steps. Commissioners discussed historic structures and the
demolition process that has been put into place to protect
historic properties.
B. Historic Context Statement
1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the changes that had
been made by staff and asked for Commissioner input.
a. Commissioner Redmon asked if she would be able to
send staff her edits. Staff stated yes. Commissioner
Redmon asked about the ability to retrieve artifacts that
had been collected previously to put into the museum
upon its completion. Staff stated it would be possible.
b. Chairman Wilbur asked that all corrections be returned at
the next meeting of the Commission. He also asked if
there was a possibility of making it a publication. It was
suggested it be placed at the museum at its completion.
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Historic Preservation Commission
October 18, 2007
C. Joint Meeting of City Council and Historic Preservation Commission
1 . Staff informed the Commission of the joint meeting and asked if
there were any additional items they would like to have added
to the agenda.
2. Commissioner Wright asked that the issue of curation be added
to the agenda.
Vill. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Sharp/Puente to adjourn this Regular Meeting of the Historic
Preservation Commission to the next Regular Meeting to be held on October
18, 2007. This meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was
adjourned at 3:45 p.m. Unanimously approved.
Submitted by:
Betty J. Sawyer
Management Assistant
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APPLICANT:
CONSULTANT
BACKGROUND:
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
DECEMBER 6, 2007
HISTORICAL/ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES SURVEY REPORT
FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 31876
NORTH SIDE OF FRED WARING DRIVE, BETWEEN WASHINGTON
STREET AND PALM ROYALE DRIVE
THE ROBERT MAYER CORPORATION (LARRY BROSE)
CRM TECH (MICHAEL HOGAN, PRINCIPAL)
The study area is a 25 ± acre site located on the north side of Fred Waring i Drive,
between Washington Street and Palm Royale Drive in north La Quinta. The property is
vacant except for some sparse native desert vegetation. The applicants have applied
for permits to construct a retail center on the west half and medical office complex on
the east half of the property.
A Phase I (survey level) Archaeological/Historical Resources Assessment has been
completed for the property. The Assessment includes a record search, historical
background, 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 application. In this case an environmental impact report is being
prepared due primarily to traffic impacts.
DISCUSSION:
An archaeological and historic records search for the property was conducted at the
Eastern Information Center located at UC Riverside. The records search indicated the
portions of the study area have been included in three previous cultural resources
surveys and no cultural resources had been recorded within or adjacent to the site.
Within one mile of the site the records search showed at least 60 previous cultural
resource surveys, resulting in 14 archaeological sites, four historic -era buildings, and
18 isolated artifacts. None of these sites or isolates was found in the immediate
vicinity of the project area.
No cultural resources nor significant buildings, structures, or other objects more than
50 years of age were identified during the field survey where visibility was excellent.
A request was made of the Native American Heritage Commission for a check of their
Sacred Lands file. Seven Native American representatives were contacted. Two
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responses were received, with requests that any monitoring crew include a Native
American archaeological monitor during earth -moving activities and that any discovery
of native American remains or artifacts be treated as required by law.
The report concludes that since no "historic resources" were encountered during the
course of the study, CRM TECH is not recommending monitoring during gradiing and
trenching operations. The HPC policy has been to require monitoring by qualified
archaeologists during all earth -moving and trenching operations in the City.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Minute Motion 2007- , accepting the "Historic/Archaeological Resources
Survey Report, Tentative Parcel Map No.31876, City of La Quinta, Riverside County,
California", as prepared by CRM TECH and subject to the following conditions:
1. The site shall be monitored during on- and off -site trenching and rough grading
by qualified archaeological monitors, including a Native -American. Proof of
retention of monitors shall be given to the City prior to issuance of the first
earth -moving or clearing permit. The monitor shall be empowered to temporarily
halt or divert equipment to allow for City notification and analysis.
2. The final report on the monitoring shall be submitted to the Community
Development Department prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for
the project.
3. Collected archaeological resources shall be properly packaged for long term
curation, in polyethylene self -seal bags, vials, or film cans as appropriate, all
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.
4. The conditions of approval for this item shall be included in the submitted Phase
I report prior to issuance of the first permit requiring monitoring.
5. If prehistoric or historic resources are discovered during monitoring or the
subsequent construction phase, the Community Development Department shall
be notified immediately.
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Attachment:
Historic/Archaeological Resources Survey Report, Tentative Parcel Map :31876,
City of La Quinta, Riverside County, California
Prepared by:
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Stan Sawa, Principal Planner
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
DATE: DECEMBER 6, 2007
ITEM: DISCUSSION RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOUR LOCATIONS
WITHIN THE CITY
BACKGROUND:
The Historic Preservation Commission has indicated a desire to tour some historic and
prehistoric features of the City.
DISCUSSION:
The following are a number of potential locations Staff has identified:
1 . Hacienda Del Gato at the Traditions.
2. Coral Mountain petroglyphs and ancient Lake Cahuilla waterline south of Avenue
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3. Cove area original casitas residences
4. Maman adobe
5. La Quinta Resort — Morgan House, La Casa
6. La Quinta Palms Realty building (exterior remodel) @ 51000 Eisenhower Drive
RECOMMENDATION:
Review list and provide additional suggestions for tour.
Prepared by:
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Stan Sawa, Principal Planner
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