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2008 11 20 HPCHistoric Preservation Commission Agendas are now available on the City's Web Page @ www.la-quinta.org HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA The Regular Meeting to be held in the Study Session Room at the La Quinta City Hall, 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California NOVEMBER 20, 2008 3:00 P.M. Beginning Minute Motion 2008-004 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 August 21, 2008. Historic Preservation Commission Agenda V. BUSINESS ITEMS None VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL None VII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS A. Reminder of Joint Meeting with the City Council. VIII. PLANNING STAFF ITEM A. Copy of 2007-2008 CLG Annual Report iX. ADJOURNMENT DECLARATION OF POSTING I, Carolyn Walker, 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, November 20, 2008, 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 14, 2008. DATED: November 14, 2008 gml4lp l � CAROLYN WALKER, Executive Secretary City of La Quinta, California PAReports - HPC\2008\11-20-08\AGENDA.doc MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING A Regular meeting held in the Study Session Room at the La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA August 21, 2008 This meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order by Chairman Wilbur at 3:02 p.m. who asked for the roll call. I. CALL TO ORDER A. Roll Call. Present: Commissioners Puente, Redmon, Sharp, Wright, and Chairman Wilbur Absent: None Staff Present: Planning Manager David Sawyer and Secretary Monika Radeva. II. SELECTION OF OFFICERS: It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Redmon/Wright to nominate Maria Puente as Chair. Maria Puente was unanimously elected as Chair. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Wright/Sharp to nominate Peggy Redmon as Vice Chair. Peggy Redmon was unanimously elected as Vice Chair. There being no further nominations, the nominations were closed. III. PUBLIC COMMENT: None IV. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed V. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Wright/Redmon to approve the minutes of June 19, 2008, as submitted. Unanimously approved. P:\Reports - HPC\2008\11-20-08\HPC_Draft_Min_8-21-08.doc Historic Preservation Commission June 19, 2008 VI. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Phase 1 Archaeoloaical and Historical Resources Assessment for 43- 632 Washington Street Applicant: Yuri Levitan Consultant: Archaeogroup (James Brock) Location: On the East Side of Washington Street Approximately 800 Feet North of Fred Waring Drive Planning Manager David Sawyer presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning Department. Present were the applicant, Mr. Yuri Levitan, and a representative from Archaeogroup, Mr. James Brock. Commissioner Redmon said she did not have any concerns with the project in terms of the Commission's preservation responsibility as that aspect was addressed by the Native American Monitor. However, she asked the applicant if the entrance to the carwash would be on Washington Street or Fred Waring Drive. Mr. Levitan replied the entrance would be placed on Washington Street. Commissioner Redman asked if measures had been taken to defuse the potential traffic from the car wash such as a right turn lane, etc. Planning Manager David Sawyer replied the traffic issues would be reviewed and addressed by the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee and the Planning Commission. Commissioner Sharp commented on the mentioning of an Indian Village site in the staff report. Mr. Brock replied the site was more than half a mile away. Commissioner Wright clarified the site was closer to Whitewater. Commissioner Puente asked if the plans were for a shopping center. Planning Manager Sawyer replied the plans were to build a car wash. There being no further comments it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Redmon/Puente to approve Minute Motion 2008-003 accepting the Phase 1 Archaeological and Historical Resources P:\Reports - HPC\2008\11-20-08\HPC_Draft_Min_8-21-08.doc 2 Historic Preservation Commission June 19, 2008 Assessment for 43-632 Washington Street as submitted. Unanimously approved. VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: A. Attendance Update Planning Manager David Sawyer asked the Commissioners if the attendance update could be provided on a quarterly rather than every meeting. He added that the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee and the Planning Commission had already agreed on receiving the attendance update quarterly. The Commissioners agreed. Vill. COMMISSIONER ITEMS: None IX. PLANNING STAFF ITEMS: None X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Wright/Sharp to adjourn this Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission to the next Regular Meeting to be held on September 18, 2008. This meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was adjourned at 3:15 p.m. Unanimously approved. Submitted by: Monika Radeva Secretary P:\Reports-HPC\2008\11-20-08\HPC Draft Min 8-21-08.doc 3 C1 #A a, a Q F J x.4 w cFMOFT9 TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION FROM: LES JOHNSON, PLANNING DIRECTOR DATE: NOVEMBER 20, 2008 SUBJECT: JOINT MEETING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL The City Council has scheduled a Joint Meeting with all commissions for their November 25, 2008, meeting. The meeting will be held in the Study Session Room. The Historic Preservation Commissioners are scheduled to meet with the City Council at 6:30 p.m. on that date. Attendance is mandatory. PAReports - HPC\2008\11-20-08\Council Joint Meeting.doc HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION FROM: LES JOHNSON, PLANNING DIRECTOR VIA: STAN SAWA, PRINCIPAL PLANNER SUBJECT: ANNUAL CLG REPORT DATE: NOVEMBER 20, 2008 Attached you will find the CLG Report for 2007-2008. This report is submitted annually, to the State, as a requirement for maintenance of the City's Certified Local Government (CLG) status. We will be discussing this item during the meeting.