Palm Springs Historic Site Preservation Board
preservation board in Palm Spring, California
The Palm Springs Historic Site Preservation Board (HSPB) is a board of the City of Palm Springs in California. Formed in 1981, HSPB identifies and evaluates potential historic sites and districts for designation, and advises the City Council on historic preservation matters.
The board also reviews proposed alterations or demolitions of designated historic districts and sites and sponsors educational programs such as the annual Preservation Matters Symposium.
History
Efforts to create a historic preservation board began in the late 1970s after the demolition of the ticket booth of the downtown Plaza Theatre. In 1978, Palm Springs City Council member Bill Foster proposed a committee to review significant buildings before permits were issued. In 1981, Palm Springs City Council formally established the Historic Site Preservation Board within the city's Planning Department through an amendment to Chapter 8.05 of the Municipal Code.
In 1984, Palm Springs adopted its first Historic Preservation Ordinance, providing the HSPB with legal authority to designate local landmarks. Early designations included the Plaza Theatre and the El Mirador Hotel Tower.
In the 2020s, the board considered several high-profile matters, including the removal of a statue of former Mayor Frank Bogert from the grounds of City Hall, stalled rehabilitation projects at the Town & Country Center and Orchid Tree Inn, and the redevelopment of Class 3 properties such as the El Morocco Hotel and Palm Highlands Inn.
Roles and responsibilities
The board consists of seven members appointed by the City Council for staggered terms, supported by a Historic Preservation Officer.
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