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HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Large Conference Room
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California
www.palmspringsca.gov

AGENDA

There will be in-person access to this meeting at the above location and a teleconference (remote) option is available for members of the public.

· View the Historic Site Preservation Board meeting remotely at the following Zoom webinar link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88189275414?pwd=8DlBaHSqTDesGHanDXyDr7hmTuQcxI.1or call 1-669-900-6833, enter Meeting ID: 881 8927 5414 and Passcode: 869593
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· You may also submit your public comment to the Historic Site Preservation Board electronically. Materials may be emailed to: planning@palmspringsca.gov. Transmittal prior to the start of the meeting is required. Any correspondence received during or after the meeting will be distributed to the committee members and retained for the official record.

Tuesday
April 7, 2026

5:30 PM Regular Meeting

Janet Hansen, Chair
Kurt Bachman, Vice Chair
Michael Paonessa
Eric McCready
Jeffrey Herr
Peter Moruzzi
Katherine Maschka Hitchcock

Staff Liaisons:

Anthony Riederer, AICP, Assistant Director of Planning Services

Sarah Yoon, Associate Planner, Historic Preservation Officer

CALL TO ORDER:

ROLL CALL:

REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: Agenda available for public access at the City Hall exterior bulletin board (west side of Council Chamber) by 6:00 P.M on Thursday, April 2, 2026 as required by established policies and procedures.

ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The Historic Site Preservation Board will discuss the order of the agenda, may amend the order, note abstentions, and request Consent Calendar items be removed from the consent calendar for discussion.

PUBLIC COMMENT: This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the Historic Site Preservation Board on agenda items and items of general interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board. Although the Historic Site Preservation Board values your comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, it generally cannot take any action on items not listed on the posted agenda. There will be three (3) minutes assigned for each speaker. Testimony for Public Hearings will be taken at the time of the hearing.

CONSENT CALENDAR:
The following routine matters may be acted upon by one motion. Individual items may be removed by the Commission for separate discussion at this time.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 3, 2026

RECOMMENDATION: Approval

EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

AN APPLICATION BY EICHOLZ SCOTT FAMILY TRUST FOR HISTORIC SITE DESIGNATION OF THE SNYDER RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 271 WEST MERITO PLACE, (APN #505-301-001) CASE: HSPB #176, (SY).

RECOMMENDATION:

Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
Close the public hearing and adopt Resolution HSPB #176, "A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DESIGNATE THE SNYDER RESIDENCE A HISTORIC CLASS 1 SITE HSPB # 176 (APN #505-301-001), AND A DETERMINATION PURSUANT TO CEQA THAT THIS ACTION IS NOT A PROJECT."

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None

NEW BUSINESS:

A REQUEST BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS - MINOR, TO CONSTRUCT NEW SHADE STRUCTURES AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LOCATED AT 3400 EAST TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY (APN #677-280-010), CASE: CAMI-2026-0003 (SY).

RECOMMENDATION: To approve the request with conditions to be verified and approved by staff. Pursuant to CEQA, this action is a project that would qualify for a categorical exemption.

A REQUEST BY SHAHEEN SADEGHI FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS - MINOR, TO MAKE EXTERIOR CHANGES TO THE EXISTING BUILDING LOCATED AT 457 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (APN #513-082-007), CASE: CAMI-2026-0004 (SY).

RECOMMENDATION: To approve the request with conditions. Pursuant to CEQA, this action is a project that would qualify for a categorical exemption.

HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD MEMBER REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS:
Brief general comments and/or other issues of concern from board members.

STAFF COMMENTS: Update the Historic Site Preservation Board on important items.

ADJOURNMENT: The Historic Site Preservation Board will adjourn to its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 5:30 PM, in the Large Conference Room at City Hall.

It is the intention of the City of Palm Springs to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the Office of the City Clerk, (760) 323-8204, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting, to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible.

Pursuant to the Government Code Section 54957.5(b)(2) the designated office for inspection of public records in connection with the meeting is the Department of Planning Services, City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way. Complete Agenda Packets are available for public inspection at: Office of the City Clerk, City Hall. Agenda and staff reports are available on the City's website: www.palmspringsca.gov. If you would like additional information on any item appearing on this agenda, please contact the Department of Planning Services at (760) 323-8245.

AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING

I, Linda Ponce, Administrative Assistant Department of Planning Services, City of Palm Springs, certify this Agenda was posted at or before 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2026, as required by established policies and procedures.

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/s/ Linda Ponce
Linda Ponce, Administrative Assistant
Department of Planning Services