PC Resolution 2024-016 Landmark Designation 51407 Velasco (Avenida)PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2024 - 016
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVE A LANDMARK DESIGNATION FOR 51407
AVENIDA VELASCO, LOCATED WEST OF AVENIDA VELASCO
BETWEEN AVENIDA MONTEZUMA AND CALLE HIDALGO
CASE NUMBER: LANDMARK DESIGNATION 2024-0001
PROJECT: 51407 AVENIDA VELASCO LANDMARK DESIGNATION
APPLICANT: MICHAEL CHANCO AND MICHAEL PAGANELLI
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did, on
November 12, 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:
APN: 773-085-021
WHEREAS, the Design and Development Department published a public hearing
notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on November 1, 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 Planning
Commission 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.
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
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2024-016
LANDMARK DESIGNATION 2024-0001
PROJECT: 51407 AVENIDA VELASCO LANDMARK DESIGNATION
ADOPTED: NOVEMBER 12, 2024
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the
City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. That the above recitations are true and constitute the criteria of the
Planning Commission 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 it does hereby recommend that the City Council approve Landmark
Designation 2024-0001 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City of
La Quinta Planning Commission, held on November 12, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Guererro, Hernandez, Hundt, McCune, Nieto,
Tyerman, and Chairperson Hassett
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
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DANNY CASTRO, Design and Development Director
City of La Quinta, California