CC Resolution 2024-045 Landmark Designation 51407 Velasco (Avenida)RESOLUTION NO. 2024 — 045
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A LANDMARK
DESIGNATION FOR 51407 AVENIDA VELASCO,
LOCATED WEST OF AVENIDA VELASCO BETWEEN
AVENIDA MONTEZUMA AND CALLE HIDALGO
CASE NUMBERS:
LANDMARK DESIGNATION 2024-0001
APPLICANT: MICHAEL CHANCO AND MICHAEL PAGANELLI
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did, on December
3, 2024, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a request by Michael Chanco and
Michael Paganelli for approval of a Landmark Designation for a single-family home
located at 51407 Avenida Velasco, more particularly described as:
Assessor Parcel Number 773-085-021
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did, on
November 12, 2024, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider this request and
recommended approval of the Landmark Designation; and
WHEREAS, the Design and Development Department published a public hearing
notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on November 22, 2024, as prescribed by the
Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony
and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said City Council did
make the following criteria prescribed by the Municipal Code 7.06.020 to justify approval
of said Landmark Designation:
1. The property meets Criterion C and embodies distinctive characteristics of a
style, type, period, or method of construction, is a valuable example of the use of
indigenous materials or craftsmanship and is representative of the first
subdivision of the Cove by E. S. 'Harry' Kiener who formed the Palm Springs —
La Quinta Development Company. Although there have been additions to the
residence, these additions are consistent with the Spanish Revival architectural
style, and the integrity of the original features and building elements are intact
and preserved.
Resolution No. 2024-045
Project: Landmark Designation 2024-0001
Location: 51407 Avenida Velasco Landmark Designation
Adopted: December 3, 2024
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Distinctive physical characteristics and features:
• Spanish Colonial Revival style architecture
• Original "L" shape portion
• The front door in the original "Z" style
• The latch and window of the front door
• Gable roof with exposed beams
• Original Entry Bell
• Casement windows
• Spanish Revival color palette
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La
Quinta, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. That the above recitations are true and constitute the Findings of the City
Council in this case.
SECTION 2. That the above project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act
review pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1 Existing Facilities, as this project includes no
expansion of the use.
SECTION 3. That the City Council hereby does approve Landmark Designation
2024-0001 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City
Council held on this 3rd day of December 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Fitzpatrick, McGarrey, Pena, Sanchez, and Mayor
Evans
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
LINDA EVANS, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
Resolution No. 2024-045
Project: Landmark Designation 2024-0001
Location: 51407 Avenida Velasco Landmark Designation
Adopted: December 3, 2024
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ATTEST:
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MONIKA RA VA, ity Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
WILLIAM H. IHRKE, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California