Agenda packet — Rancho Mirage City Council, January 15, 2026 (part 9 of 15)

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33 South Clark Street, •s I 3
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el SPACE A!Ot•E Tics UNE Fon REtxMDEP'S L•SE
Tuts
DEED ari
T t..' s-rn made the —. - — —Pi nt - - —. day of :fitly 61 -- -- _ 19
3 'I Bien¢ ^it1IFCT 'TSCHUTv,R ant tennoBE fr. rsTCCi!UTFR. husband I and wife.
, the pact—k^pairt—k—iri of the fort part acs17.0
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n WFTr:at:atcra: the said part lea d the f rrt sport, tar a second and m oth
e , eta of
- and no/10o--- - - - - - -- - - -- - - •
lawful money o` the United States of America, to th'n in hand paid by the said part Y of the seaca) tart. the reprint whereof is herein, admow!.dgs i do by then meanies, GRANT �.: �. du:o Ittf saw t.:: ,s_ ybiaie a"®d pan,
n-•....-''' w of
�o to1 •tv and ampy Onclera esT"tn ion^ Piero._ M
R1v�r�.e.Il rlf!d, atuate. h'tand State of Trnt a . and bounded ded and particularly ds Fwd a follows. io-wit:
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S
T r.t 107 of n• •ndel• Estates: as shown by strap on
file 1n rook 24. n ges 94 and 95 of Maps. records
—f Riverside C,n.ity. Clifornla.

SUBJECT T(:

1. Covenants. conditions. 'e trictl::s. reservations.
casements. rights and rights of way of recn_^d.

2. Taxes of record.

Tomomo, Inch all wad "maw t . aasmlwta basidieweenn mad apmarVmnw thereaew briescieea, es ei anywise mamma. mti and the revamps sod .e.'naimm tmaWadR and moan ers. neam star and imam them& To Il.:s A.D To not" all at,d £Install the sates Ivrm,ws t•.>;ether :with the apport.r..r.cem, out., the said part_.-: of th- second part, and co .k1 hen end maps forever. le Wrn ss Wtm.u>r, the raid rat P.M of the first pa ,- Aa - hereunto set their Med D and se: 1 It._ the day and year lint above wnpen..

T�0 S
STATE BE f
County l COOK
On __IY}:La 1961 before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in add for said County and State, personally diFrared EftNEST Ai.scuu KR and LEONOPY A.

AT 4l: r r. p husband and wife,
Lumen to me to he the peanuts whose n+tae & . s',htc-ribed to the wid,in instrument and aelmow{ a --a that _— thEjL- — emoted the same. I
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Weems. my hand and ,•fGeial seal.
se.tiCl, i., hc/ t a.-
Pauline SImassarrt -1;; ;‘,P:;> i
NA- LTOMn ea rRmerne _ .., 03
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1 RLS=OROINO RrOu(ITUD eV
.rla w«ww nroaw. rut In
Mr. 4 Mrs. Stanley f.,Gdodfriend
I.13 W. Washington Street
Chicago, 111. 60602
'Return address as above
SPACE *MOVE MO LINE FOR RECORDER'a U/a
DOCUMENTARY TRANSFER TAX f /3e,�,
SIGNED dARTT OR AOMT Roth NAMr
Grant Deed
PAID
Doc. Nolo To
W. D. BALOGH
RIV. CO. RECORDER
THIS IORM etJRN.SMID NY TITLE INSURANCE AND TRUST COMPANY FUN A V t.IT.AR1.E CONSSOF:NATIUN, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, DORIS HOFFMAN, a married woman
herein h3ANTIS) Io STANLEY L. COODFRICND and JEANNE H. GOODFRI.END, husband and wife an Joint tenants
the tollowule',ascribed real property on the
County of HIVENSIDE
State of I:aliforn.a:

Lot 107 of WONDER ESTATES as per map recorded in Rook 24, Pages 94 and 95 ccf Maps, Records of Riverside County.

SIIBJEC'e TOI General and Special Taxes for the fiscal year 1969/1970, a lien not yet payable.

Covenants, conditions, restrictions, reservations,
easements, rights and rightb of way of record, if any.

April 7, 1969
N1 All IIF 1:11.IFbHNt.l
Inr`411 uF. Riverside
April 7._1969 INbMe rir, 11n ,InIMr
-,enr.l. a N•dan PMblir in Ind for ..i,.I NIAD•. Pr I..nwly fro yawl Doris Hoffman
.. _... km•wn e. ono
Ike tool moo name . IS war., obeli l., ILe wiro.n
n.r,Iorwl nod RI InoNledaal the,. slla......ra.ndr.I
1t7 Lt1. NN nn i,4. •T.RI„t ial weal.
)J r I
'.Ielrnlnl,. .,Ct.Car .[Z'.. _ _*"'!(Pita.

VERDE F. McMAHON•NOMrV PubRC•CeI.
(AY. tee. WC l9. 1911- ItIV1 R$11( Cfl
ul, 11urmIMa1M :ilrlt"Alrw lynRlal ral{'.
/
DntrrIr f nn
"••"° """"." "" "'" 4r1ilAt. SEAL
VERLIE F. Mch1AHON
hOrcnr p'/fl;rt: . A. if .. . ..

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al, I1„lee No.
&I row ar Ulan No.... 75-2234-6Lf
MAIL TAX STATEMENTS AS OtIJCTED AIMS
er
END RECORDED MAW. W. D. BAL.601, Comoo
1969: Doris Hoffman sells to Stanley and Jeanne Goodfriend 47 1221

SECONDING NECYIESTEO /T
reHEN IECOSSED /AIL TO
Robert A. Schlesinger
343 So. Pala Canyon Dr.

Palm Springs. California 9226

DOCUMINTARY TXANSFIR TAX /
9 COMPU!/D ON FULL YAW/ 0
n COMFUT DON FULLyALU/
%A4A ,i/FN[QN A Jt
Temente .F I.nJ mat re ape Mhne.fs tee
FaCeee
wwwcomeed Ara. O City et
ESCROW NO. 56-105 97c
TO. NO. 407493
CONverle, ON
CUM.NANCIN
Stanley L.
me
me aigM
$ 9 oa b2 :v,(3�
s
2 I` C
SPICE ABOVE MN LINE F IECONOEN•S IISE
Ooodfri nd
Grant Deed
P A 171
Cgs heats Tie
N. D. /YDWI

M, (XL WOMB
For a valuable consideration receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, STANLEY L. GOODPRIEND and JEANNE H.

GOODPRIEND, husband and wifu
hereby GRANTIS) to
HARRIETTE ALLEN SELLWOOD, as Trustee of the HARRIETTE ALLEN SELLHOOD LIVING TRUST 12
the following rtecribed real property in the
County of RIVERSIDE , Sta a of California,
LOT 107 of WONDER ESTATES, as shown by Map on file in Book 24 Pv.aes 94 and 95 of Naps, Riverside County Records.

Dated. _January 5a. 19.72,

STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF R veraida
On before me.
the undersigned. a Notary Public in and for ..id County and State. peraon41y appeared
Stanley L. Goodfriend and
Jeanne H. Goodfriend
}-
known to me to he the per.ont.) whose mel) - /are
subscribed to the within instrument. and acknowledged to me that he/Me/they eaeavted lb. sane.

WITNESSSjny, hand and official 7.J.
- OFFI!;tA! USA!
L0UISE V. W14CHERT
•.J +Y, elr•AI . A... 011Mr*
VI to
�� Nr Lelsa..sen twos a/r.21. lW4
Stanley L. Goodfriend
anne H. Goodf, iend
Nail Tao Statement To:

Nome Mr. Alexander T. Spore
Street Add,o 70906 La Paz Rd.

Citr. Stet. a Zip Cathedral C":/, Ca.
521(4
t..oe aay. wrt for
AND RECORDED DOCUIwENT.11►: D. BALO(cCOUITY RE
1972: Goodfriends sell to Harriette Sellwood
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GRANTOR
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GRANTEE
BOOK PACE _ DATED
INST. NO.

KFICORDEt)
M D Y
8 t il.
77^ $'
;1672i �Y L3
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RE0 IANIS REQUESTED BY

IAMB MOM MML TO
Alszaader T. Spero
70906 La Pas Rd.

Cathedral City, California 92234
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SPACE RI0IE !MIS LIME FOR ICOIOEO'S ISE
DOCWINTAIY TRANSFmf Ma E 41.25
❑ COMMITS) ON FULL VALUE Of F*OriatY CONY1YID, Oa
Q COM►U'IO ON NULL YALU! LESS UiNS a ENCUMMA! IS
IIMAlNale TN AT I OF IALI,r. ,i/,
/ tea. O.
td(
Hewes.. .t d.dr... t. .e.w J.twn,.i.g t.. Harriette Allen Bellwood FLw
a..«pw.l.d A... C cxr .1
ESCROW NO. 56-1067
TO. NO. 407493
Grant Deed
For a valuable awidaration receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Harriette Allen Bellwood, as Trustee of the Harriette Allen Sallrood Living Trost 12 hereby GRANT(S) to
Alexander T. Spare, a married man as his separate property the following described reek property in dm
County of Riverside , State of California:

Lot 107 of Wonder Rstates as shown by Hap ea file in look 24 paps 94 sad 95 of Haps. Riverside County Records.

Dated Jarary 29■ 1473......_._.__._

STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF Rivar.ida
On before me.
the undersigned. • Noun Public in and lox said County
and State. petso,ally appeared
Harriette Allot Bellwood
known to me to be the persoeld whole .ame(.J !/are
welnenbed to the within natreawet. and acknowledged u
me that M/Jte/IMy executed Ile
WITN soy Imrd.ral
My Ca c*: ,, ..
:c... It. 1973

END RECORDED
.'i
Darristte Allen Sellvoed, as Trustee
of the Darrietts Allen Sen.:mod

3.11.10s re•••t #2
Mail Tax Settlement To-
Name Atsmender T. Spare
Street Address 70906 La Pas ad.

City. stew a Lp Cathedral C it7, Cs. 92234°terry
an
January 1973: Sellwood sells to Alexander T. Spare
1224
50 RECORDING REQUESTED BY

AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO
¥NACKLEY & ASSOCIATES
7 NO. PALM CANYON
FtiNIAM SPRINGS, CALIF. 92262
8,E3 4030 • 325-304W
0 0

RECEIVED FOR

NOTICE OF COMPLETION
Notice purwent to Section 3993, Code of Civil procedure, must be filed within 1D days after completion. ISee reverse side for Complete requirements. _
Notice Is hereby given that:

1. The undersigned it OMB, o.ca rpormeofficer of the owner ofMa interest or mute stared below in the properly hereinafter dmcribed:

2. The full name of the owner is_ _ G1abeheefainS14t0

3. Tha full address of the owner is I D'OI AP. 'FACIA CANYc7t1 'rte. L FisLL4 i4e.ob a SZlez

4. Tlmratweorrlm'h,oe eat ur seism ur the weep h—i` .
llf other man fee, strike "Ire IR."' and losers, for example, "curdles* tinter contract of ourchree." or "Iessee"4 B. The full names and full eddeonpofdl ea, ifeny,who hold title with the undersigned es Joint tenants or es tenants in common ere:
1 j°° - Dl lisE§Pista 4 Css1Yr

6. A A. of improvement on floe property hereinafter described wee completed on Pk"(
skilLV

7. Thgyme of Eherontrac ny, for such work of improvement was `�7j(Q7—iF a{9 no contractor for work imnrocemmrt ose whole, insert "none",) �`�.�I�w�,{{�` (Dale� of Conned �1

6. The property on which mid work of improvement ens completed u in the city of Sluts. IarA�G County of I1Ir, �. , Stets of California, and Ic described esfolfowa: yerr +© The work done was
%leE

9. The street address of mid property is
Deed• '' / 7/14
Voiflo rlon for ! aleld I Owner'
9°- 444 5111 pJLL
(If no street address net men officially eel
ton e1 ow
norm in W
coo of

VERIFICATION
I, the undersigned, ray: I em the litriffenrellie,
the declarant of the foregoing
1"President ot", "Menage of "A partner of", Owner or, cool nonce of complehed; I have read old nonce of completion end know the contents thereof; the same Is true of my own knowledge. declare under penalty of perfery, thet the foregoing is true end cornet on rbalLide • ! g to 1, et
V I It)ate of sioneturel (City el .1
Of S00s aI gnerure of the aely afro is .:,sing that pee tens of the notice of completion
NOTICRov coeeislf.• wor_Corra FORM rlu• waw,'rn
9 of type or larger
124
ota.tIR
END RECORDED DOCUMENT , W. D. BALOGH. COUNTY RECORDER
_ _ .

Notice of Completion, August 7th 1974.

Alex Spare is named as a 'co -tenant' along with Stan Alan Sackley and Stanley Goodfriend. The work was completed on July 31ST 1974, six months after Alex Spare died. According to the deed below, the property was sold a month before it was completed, to Solomon and Rebecca Baker. 51 1225

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Above information from Wonder Estates records shows release of property by SGS Partnership to the Bakers 52 1226

Mil JIS11II IIINlilli
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NM
IMO
Recording Requested by:
tc:.on Recorded Return to:
'[r. a r: ?.rt. aolomo7: K. aaier
',af lc kitaman, Attorney at Law,
td, : Law 'funding,
ra1. Canyon Drive,
Sari:^..s, California 922u2
:nail :ax Statement TO:
n,l^:-: Address as above.
a
Uer
ae
S
i
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EXECUTOR'S DEED
In consideration of the sum of $237,500.00, receipt of whi•:h is ::eroLy acknowledged, I, RITA SPARE, as executor of the Will of ALEXANDER T. SPARE, deceased, pursuant to the order of the Superior Court of the State of California, in and for the County of Riverside, made in the matter of the Estate of ALEXANDER T. SPARE, deceased, pro- .:ecding No. INDIO P-4498, on June 25, 1974, confirming sale of ::eat estate and directing the execution of a conveyance, )Iereby grant to SOLOMON R. BAKER and REBECCA D. BAKER, hust'and and wife, as joint tenants, all right, title, interest, and estate of the decedent at the time of his death and all right, title and interest that the estate may have subsequently acquired by operation of law or otherwise in and to the real property situated in the County of Riverside, State of California, described as follows:

Improved real property in the City of Rancho Mirage, County' of Riverside, State of California, legally described as:

Lot 107 of WONDER ESTATES as per map recorded in Book 24, Pages 94 and 95 of Maps, records of said County.

SUBJECT TO: Currant covenants, conditions, rest_ictions, reservations, rights, rights of way and easements of record.

DATED: �]
STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) _
SS I of SPARE, as eeutOr of the
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) Will of ALEXAND R T. SPARE, deceased On June 2G, 1974 before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said State, personally appeared RITA SPARE, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged that she executed the same.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.
2- /4-4
OF'nEa SLAL 1
DAVID R. KOONTZ
;y. NOTARY OU$LIC•CAIISORNIA

RIVERSIDE COUNTY
e,CRmmosoA beam to. f. 1:7/
pVcioT
N40 iNm1 Smwn ar,... EAIMorai lt,, EA. 92214
7}(I f , t ua1.4tA'P1..7.T:'14,tf 4l7,,.:

END RECORDED DOCUMENT W. D. BALOGH, COUNTY RECORDER
i
June 26th, 1974. Rita Spare (executor) sells the property to Solomon and Rebecca Baker who bought the house as it was being completed (see Notice of Completion above).
53 1227

71798-.02 uv�li:r 31:4473_..

RECORDING NEOUE•TCD BY
AND SHIN itt00Drn MAIL ltn5 DOD ADD. UNLESS
°PH NWISC SNOW. MON. MAIL TAD STATCNCNIS 101
Mr. Samuel Oachin
P 0 Box 48289
Loa Ange lee, CA
90048_
SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE roe RECORDER'S USE
City of Reecho Mirage
oe•CdiNmgwTATra=1 &7rf-ZkO • eoi
Grant Deed
Tilt: I \nl B.Lit. Si it CNA N1 MI I.) nrla.klil .1 •880.00 Plitt. MEN t'%K1' 1NS\,IER TAX I.i ---
%iu lull ,alu• •.1 lT•• nwv I,
1J .v.uN.lo-d u• Intl .alum I....dw.11vm.r enT•nJS.M r• Nan., inl.A al lima of ..k. sad ...__ S..Ogu_ARd..UUCP%..Ar...BMS4RA._nusband._sod..ult• For • Valuable Censidrr•tlon, tke receipt of which I. hereby srk•awlydied. berth, GRANT(s) Tel.___.OYRILI.0601111...A4..Truatu...AS..0o..sIPRSR!.� !1t.wcabl• 'ltudt., DaFed Nei 2...1983 all that mil properly situated in the County of. Rieere4d.e ......_....._..._. . State of California. d«riLrd o. G.Iloe.:

Lot 107 of WONDER ESTATES as per map recorded in Book 24 pages 94 and 95 of Naps in the office of the Recorder of said County.

Doted . AP i13?1A...?121t
LU(ATl UV 'ereide
STATEN.' /:111FUAh
V
oe ... April 26, 1987 . ... .. .. . .heh..e .w..ha enitN- •IVnrd. • 9.0.11 VIII.- la ed l.a raid Known, appeared
Solomon R. Baker and Rebecca D.

Bakst----
} `S.

I.. le •6r fume _0T .ako rlhed le the wilble
In•tru...-at amt a.kn..i.da•d that they._.e.nuted the we. e'11 NESS my hand .Mi Ads! a.L
sleaawre.
oao4TC. Teak.
velum Hatet7
Of CML sue

JANET HAMMER
A tTUTOR' NIKE CALIFORNIA
Y: PSINGINA 01St( 'TI
aNTIS)DT LOAN TI
Lummr+:•Nn ralwsa Nw 20 1.04
IT.D or ler.e.T.I..•••KLI I)
MAIL TAX PAYMENTS TO PART/ SHOWN ON ro1LOWING UINO IP NO PANTY SHOWN, MAIL AS OIRSCYIC MPS snail a••,• AS
I
(Mow)
(Address • Member. Shim C•AStal. sa.l dip C.da)
1983: Bakers sell to Samuel Oschin
54 1228

�lYiMB C IQUBBUBO BY
I Recordh'..S Roques*cd By

CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY
AND MIMEO LTECOTIOEO SViAIL TO
wnn.r i HERBERT COOK and GLORIA COOK
m�A 131 So. Eudora St.
165 Denver, CO 80222
Start
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1 L J
P1

SPACE AIOUE THIS LIME FOR RECORDER'S USE
OOC,VMENT ARV TRANSFER TANS 1'U53'BD_
..%COMPUTED ON FULL VALUE OF PROPERTY CONVEYED.

OR COMPUTED ON FULL VALUE LESS LIENS ANO
ENCUMBRANCES REMAINING AT TIME OF SALE.

S.rllwe dt Decwrenl e. ;titan, darormmq toms Fum Nona
Individual Grant Deed

THIS PORM FURNISHED DV STEWART TITLE
FOR A VALUABLE CONSIDERATION. receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, SAMUEL OSCRIM, Trustee of The Samuel Machin 1981 Revocable Trust , dated June 16, 1987 hereby (:RANTISI to
HEPBSRT COON and GLORIA CUOX, husband and wife, as joint tenants, 1-1
•^ the following described real property in the CITY OF RANCHO MIPAGE (mainly of RIVERSIDE.

State of California, described as
Lot 107 of WONDER ESTATES, as per map recorded in book 24, pages 94-95 of maps in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, California. list's: MARCH 6, 1992
SIATI (It CALIFORNIA
COONTYOI less At Nete6
(•, 1‘..4. 11.•` S -q -'T2 tcluHete.Ikenada-
voted. a Notary Mee to, and for Led Coons sled Slate• steMon.15 appeared e).mJ•1 (re Tc4....) •rAYST6F
- .personally
km,wn to me (or proved to me on 'Its Nato of talnfnn•ry evldrncel Io be the person__ .whose name -4_.a subscribed In the wohm ,mlrumen, and acknowledged ram eteco,ed the same
'Y! [tlrL fry. t/AL(/,^!L'
�. •A !:sLl .Alf e• ( • ,c.l.k,,J
Name IT pead os Pnmed l
• Noun ►ubl.. N slid Su uW Count, snd Slate
!
/,Cc-�_� may+
SAMUEL OSCHIN, TPUSTF.^
ST -119

MAII TAX
STATI ME.NTS TO

STEWART TITLE
ANttu
1992: Oschins sell to Herbert and Gloria Cook
7I
1229
55 RECORDING REQUESTED BY:

Lawyers Title Company
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:

MIA 'I MY; S i nl t t1 4l -r ..

Badiha Alwan
723 W. Mariposa Ave
E1 Segundo, Ca
90245
DOC # 2019-0336604
08/29/2019 04:26 PM Fees: $20.00

Page 1 of 3 ends

Recorded in Official Records
County of Riverside
Peter Aldana
Assessor -County Clerk -Recorder
"This document was electronically submitted
to the County of Riverside for recording"
Receipted by MARIA #309
THIS SPACE FOR RECORDER'S USE ONLY:

Title Order No.: 619641759 Escrow No.: 009587 -KC
AP#: 674-260-005-4
GRANT DEED TRA# 017-017

THE UNDERSIGNED GRANTOR(S) DECLARE(S)
DOCUMENTARY TRANSFER TAX is $1,782.00
[XI computed on full value of property conveyed, or
[ ] computed on full value less value of liens or encumbrances remaining at time of sale. [ ] Unincorporated area [X] City of Rancho Mirage AND
FOR A VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Cynthia Ann Farber, Debra Bea Lustig, and Shelly Cook Sapkin, Successor Trustees of The Herbert V.

Cook Revocable Trust dated December 14, 1998, as amended and Restated hereby GRANT(s) to: Adcl1➢idyAMW4, iek4/Al1?4,(iyi
Badiha M. Alwan and Pierre G. Alwan, Husband and,Wife as Joint Tenants the real property in the City of Rancho Mirage, County of Riverside, State of California, described as:

LEGAL DESCRIPTION ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A" AND MADE A PART HEREOF Also Known as: 70641 Tamarisk Lane, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 DATED: July 15, 2019 Signature Page attached hereto
and made a part hereof
MAIL TAX STATEMENTS TO PARTY SHOWN BELOW; IF NO PARTY SHOWN, MAIL AS SHOWN ABOVE 2019: Cook Trust sells to Alwans, following Howard Cook's death in 2018 56 1230

RECORDING REOUFSTED HY:

Old Republic Title Company
Order No.2607201155-56
Escrow No. 23743 -DD
A.P.N. 674-260-005

MAIL TAX BILL
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:

JAMES P. BENNETTE
70641 TAMARISK LANE
RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270
DOC # 2023-0031601
02/02/2023 10:34 AM Fees: $92.00

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Recorded in Official Records
County of Riverside
Peter Adana
Assessor -County Clerk -Recorder
"This document was electronically submitted
to the County of Riverside for recording"
Receipted by: KAREN #277
TRA: 017-017

SPACE ABM/EMS LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE

GRANT DEED
THE UNDERSIGNED GRANTOR(S)DECLARES) THAT DOCUMENTARY TRANSFER TAX IS $2,612.50 ® computed on full value of property conveyed, or
❑ computed on full value less liens or encumbrances remaining at the time of sale. ❑ unincorporated arca: City of ® Rancho Mirage
FOR A VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Badiha M. Alwan, Trustee of The Badiha M. Alwan Survivor's Trust established under the Alwan Family Living Trust hereby GRANT(S) to James P. Bcnnette and David M. Cowan, husband and husband as community property with rights of survivorship
the following described real property in the County of Riverside, State of California:

See Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hercof.

More commonly known as: 70641 Tamarisk Lane, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 Date January 10, 2023
The Badiha M. Alwan Survivor's Trust established
under the Alwan Family Living Trust
By: Badiha M. Alwan, Trustee
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document STATE OF CALIFORNIA 1
COUNTY OF Los A„ycics 1S.S.

On J nw j to.tt,, 10%3 , before me, O it9's Ller.JJL Al .4.6j Ms1.1 r., Notary Public, personally appeared Badiha M. Alwan who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose names) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal
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Signature
(Seal)
z
My Commission Expires 07/20/2029

ULISES HERNANDEZ
COMM. #2297677 z
NOTARY PUBLIC. CALIFORNIA SO

LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Mail Tax Statement to: SAME AS ABOVE or Address Noted Below 2023: Alwan Trust sells to David Cowan, James Bennette
57 1231

APPENDIX 3
Press cuttings and other
Reference materials
58 1232

USC graduation portrait of Stan A. Sackley, about age 24, Los Angeles, CA, 1961. From the University of Southern California (USC), El Rodeo Yearbook, 1961, vol. 56, p. 166, accessed 07/25/2025
Source: PCAD via USC Yearbook, 1961.

Directory January 1964
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Meld 'I d h W httewaler
tn »._b-3437
Sachs Ate: h488 Glen clr S
Seek Mike M [Sara)
h1157 Rivers:de dr S --_—_51N7
Sackett Clifford L
I Q'IUW Creek rd .. ._......... �
Stan A (Carole:
h225 Sybil rd __b411OA
Backs Ell t Resale)
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5:11
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Stan and Carole Sackley, 1964 Palm Springs phone directory Prewar Building to Get Face -Lift
L.. Angelo, Timeto IVL-In-,, Aug 15.1465,',Qu.,lhnun.,l Ncuspapers. Los Angdcs Mmes Pg �e
Pre -War Building
to Get Face -Lift
!{organ Lup;ier and Co..

Los Angeles contractors, will
handle alterations and con-
struction to bring the 41 -
year -old brick building at
I22 E. Washington Blvd. up
to standards of modern-day
architecture.

When complete, the build-
ing will be the 330,000 sq. ft.
home of Bardon of Holly-
wood, importers of men's
shirts and knitwear.

Architects for the $500,000
project are Sackley and
Light, with Herman Charles
Light in charge.

Light said the project will
utilize decorative masonry
panels and anodized alumi-
num on the exterior.

Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited without permission.

Los Angeles Times, August 15th 1965 — an early project by Sackley & Light 59 1233

PALM SPR
-CI U-: a)Lsa:ac'1' 1Nt1'll{F;

ROAMIN'

HOLIDAY

EDITION
N. MARY FLLN STODDARD
'P.... d.rd,' of Ydn Spriuga
6N INDIO LIFE
LMnd Yoll rcenffr V.elle, pow,
e1 HOLIDAY INN
Yfinei opw.ng fnr, 4,44

U CIVIC LIFE
.1 MIKE HARTMAN
IF in. K.orp.;forme rnn retrnLm.Aop
uota Ix mau: the pkasore of. rnmec rime m the Palm spun. area n eapevud by Carole Sack., n. else mlacn m rho poop ar the Tamarisk Coun.ey Ch. h.,. of Mr and M. AID T. Spare Cwele Ia Ih xi. of Stan AL. Sa.k , of the artGuewral Cm, of Beckley and Lryhr (Falco Spam.. nuJ L. An.iea). who dm...A the lom.

Photograph, by Cr.., Lindblad .

Carole Sackley on the cover of Palm Springs Life, April 1965 at the home of Mr. and Mrs Alex T. Spare 60 1234

Mr, S'"":'''' i 7111 1"-C f
LO • ING OVER plans for the new Indio Professional Of.

Building they are working on are Bill Foulke, pres-
t of M & F Contractors Supply Company, and Stan
ey of Sackley & Light, FAIA, Palm Springs archi-
ral firm commissioned to create the structure;
F is furnishing the hardware. M & F Supply Corn-
, located on 360 N. Palm Canyon Drive, is new in
decorative field, specializing in unusual hardware
residential and commercial use; the firm will custom-
gn for its clients. Here, too, area residents will
a complete line of commercial hardware, steel
rs and frames, bathroom partitions and accessor-
and other specialty items in a distinctive and wide
Desert Sun, 30th September 1965. Stan Sackley 'of Palm Springs architectural firm Sackley & Light'. Stan Sackley is shown on right.
61 1235

19 October 1965
SecretarieG. Set
Meet Tonight.

The Palm Springs home of a*
torney 7 ,A,r '•
the 1M! Wight ht of the f
tWt of the w.
be Mltl by the Deser, ,
Legal Sialltealea Association
The Mir viii Woo at 7 al
o'clockbrisk; }aN1i l oelril'i facile
brisk; 1�
r doeorofod noklea? wa%
ACIMb pr/logrophed for Pb%
M�d�HMImo appearal sill
A b drl Amor MU M mood
�� 'clock Mr Ike kpl may-
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theta
Hollowell was living in his Sackley-designed home at 1325 Sagebrush, in Palm Springs, by October 1965 as this Desert Sun article shows, from 19th October 1965 M
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Sackley & Light— Palm Springs office address in November 1965 (title block for John Simon Residence) 247 East Tahquitz McCallum Way (now Tahquitz Canyon) — near the corner of Indian Canyon Drive. 62 1236

modtrn firing
A PLAYBOY PAD: PALM SPRINGS OASIS
n ralifarnia bachelor
creates his ozvn eminent domain with
u�alf-to-u nl! rrur-nprn Tares
8 AbG+. a 'tort Of the day, Ions I•ollowei
patinas usisde he rn7vrvangAt foil Springs
pod to twos the morning htod!riC brie.•
happ.,q sato *par b Ole five mewtr sp.r M
hu doentrossie ark,. At right Tic cf guesh
shot of pooh.dr on boa of his desert d.
8 63
1237

%AVIA 1/4141.% 88.1.1m14 VIA. a pions,IKvn
Intuit annual. to hitt delfts my u)
1'nhu Spring C.aliloynia, akcidcd in
monk Irian Ins Itmitc l quantrs in a
posh uaban high -row and MUM a leans
to ilw trodernial ntn,l.son. he kiwi twat
ti Ills ()ax, chat bn Intuit Pad
grtr Ann tic sarne privacy he hail
learned to . hcv»h at, hn hat) lilts. and
two. that *bile idler -mg rarxirnry. hi%
Manx %hidald silky die uutuurvuulwr,
lawil and Bastin type of ble dial a platy
away (nn tkc kerb sir. nshrc easily pm
-
% ale t carclul wards by the busy lwthr
I.a tin op, ilia. Aral katatinn in Ikepa
►►rIi .warn. pit a Inc motion, dine
Inset his Palm Spnng. ullae.

Hn hnizhtsp IKntac. crcatcal by :athi-
sat hrn.l ® ® n( SacWey and
I.tglu dl I'altn Stator,. hr 11w owners
5lgxdalsii i to a 1 spider. hour as au
lilt rtnit xlt-rn nab hnnsr. Fi.dlns*rCl's
neer W. II domicile is puss .s jaal+.dslatt
suits Plasm the mares ncs.taln.it neigh
20 r•[ .aa Graf .MU,bi«Ir.l co pox:, ,:.
64 1238

Above A vanes girlkierd koho wnh Ugly, Folloaaell's
Ikaucn tearer, in the Wong r,oen The ein;nc noble n b't Kroh ore, Astx.olet, wlele the choirs eekl <otktotl Sable el sicked, bulktaool gluts ere ell be Chows Lies coned loft A rylneireol prnvd alumnae-, emplace, vnih o revolving bock screen thal can lurn the hearth to kue riche• tit. hv,np tnon at mane+ bedroom seta ,n the rear. lam the locus of this spacious pod Shoq.tcreen doors con be ttrddldtd to close all Mee sleepily nrro warmly Top 'sill, Built ,nto the headboard el Hollowell' mater bed 6 cuslaw billet *it nge wIner — A cu.nplese collection o1 'teem', h oUoweil s Itmcrae, rs housed above m bound voturre. Over his ktrg.aunt beet
Hollowell hot ended n .ncn w ik th. wornmg, ro otu 'ante n Amami) The bock & the keesloidn9 we'll eerie., dieters the bedroom boa' the mouse -bark ereo and dowEles es ,
mulepurposr storage doses and lyrssong etr/:k. Crites oglq, A languorous lolly ours, ',lour' .n o ',mezzo waken
tub le one teener 01 bofeteotn oleo. A %moll semtwtll,f lopcne,rayk ywden eAswk pander a wekomr tcvch cl
ryeat to the &sett dgs Bottom abet An ud....gl Nuts
with moth to nenwe eyes her reAechon .n a thectneol miner 'wets built wale the bock of the hnd.oeol wail tenon
65 1239

N'
Abor� t.l. A byry barrister, Holla.ad brook homselt bar o doy Yon <oua rr Ks vFiwo den of Mw taint rover D. n by Robot lobo and chin yet by Kroll ord Assam,les. the clossrc lanes Wargo's() than tom Hermon M.Ier loos under on a1 parsing ezpras:y corrnas,cvxd ro coardu,nrr woh her pods rub color %Acme Pbuso cartes M ure.hecsd danold..-stied, due ..oral fvsure be Oey.,ln lee Met con lc used as a readma I.j,s lnngs .r. tiv Irvnp room Above, nd,t. An nmeiNrr mu.olopsss s *warn. a co p4bly socked *v( bor .n the hwng room, slords reody +o drsprnse preabIrs R.pht. Also an nhrrnonr s.,m. ovary begun to pother ire rfr r 'ytrnus billet For n(,dsh On.. of n poor nl knlckmg auras prey cvl !be larvtz, whalpool, a r.lonrg that! burl, Into Yore sralraw end d the pod, Yoffie o darkened sanbother lazes an. 66 1240

111.11.111
telt lair it Hie cvcn.ng, gusset drib quldocrs Pe tom. the multicolored tpettode clotted by I,d Ps Wonted trder the retr+t and Mall rntn the tdn cl the tre11 Prrestrrl reloln S.nfet iPeo.ghott Me Ireincr000t ord bedroom erects ore opetoned on rheoetoh ord con be cold, con►oIIne to prc.4e the dtnwy ol light beat tv.ied lot oily ercla.on. Above ttollovvil hot Inrined 0 0010 .swtgb on n rnr.criir hloMrnn on Hr• twAr yard poM:, .thrth tiiives n o gust trrteet oumde whoe fe cod ha dote dunce roots of Me ro.'ontrc npee swot f• Ill ern •.,111 Lt.% 11 till nel
67 1241

126
givaa ilia tinDell .satwit t plasm )
Hniktetil rllnetnl the Iw.rt anal la)
tilt purtiuu ul his home wide a blue
wall anti them (edged his bad hit ,.•elu
won with ten fert high Italy h•uatanthla
hushes, that 'transit- a built of wieners
x, hit all;ea,f die -Moon domain. schliug
ru lilt intim:it) of the scttit gg. a portion
of the slightly raked rclof t•i i u4a .0 r .
try ten fact rear the hack ryttn, kwieusg
a diadtd .irra that oilers JK'her for 1wsaJ
utlr resettles wtshngw, in mtape dr ultra
obi -astute into( alit. Palen 1plings ism.

To (ulydl hit personal going• for his
hone, Hnik,well maintains ab," lute cur
tr.! of Ow iunct spinet throughout his
nuirr dnnatn lac oteluing arrraundiug
wall retools,, sliding w)trrn and aw iuguap
psorrla iturrt II nsdwnn:,I niter uw
waU+, us adjust the timer ndattatthipe of
his floor plan in accordance with the
rwt11N el the num-twin We tie panrb
marl 'sirens .Jtawn iii get1iii, the Isosaa be -
armies t ernd.rfahlr• hiatilt rnnb, with
Bath tomtit a prism( and pclsutwl
aasctuary. Thrown n1x•n, the house be
cranes a banana' 3litlt vluan• font expanse
Austin cneirch (intent -red by restricting
walls lfrws nit entranceways
Ikillnwrfl &vital hh hunt( amain(! an
nutsraed rcu.*n ular 19 x 39 foot living
dining area wide f1ixwdattt•,Iute riwltwss
.iva sliding tent glass doors arming its
crtune length and on onto she alit:n m
uuucr tKshuart arca.'Ii.(lassac dsc lasing;
mart linen Ihc- ben nrlm, IldkwsrIl Ian
up a eyl,txlnt:d holier a.<cdrng fireplace
rich a msllt.ng; i,*& uMil. whirls gain
. Aherring Irian its rotas the living room
.n the bedroom, depending at der wad isi
anted.
"When I hair ovrttugdtt ictiests ur
don i want der hrcttutir opened up to a
forty," Hollowell says. -I can eraalet
the back Mltcn ul past elapse + p.au ul
slidtgp dapi+act1I (loon and seal nil Un-
sleeping atra cntnplete'Is. Btu usually f
haat- it open so my gu•sta I.0 wrrnkt
atMtaKl a ilwy peas.•.•
Even the master heillnum and Ito
tnaet.cpur bath cam out II.alkws-dl's pttc
Bunt Inr wnrk1TJIrtl apalruw,ew '1 lit
steering and procuring chambers arc sep-
arated )i a frees,mndiug black walnut
wall written than dirtbka at a Intim divider
and as aft IwaIxunt fur
hit bast. at ark., utspi41.4 by ri Assns .n
raw ire air tau design Iratuers. Playboy's
Prnjh,arsc .1pilu erst (lrinernh 7 and
(htnlw'r, Vireo %faulting walnut panels
final to either site nl ilte a ttxnnal tan
seal till lin Nadi AMA, WIN to domed 'l lit
taut of Mr uasaliug ,rcti.we hteonsea tlw
mein wall nl Hnlfrn+rlll drt'sing area
and is hues' out as an elegant armoire
wills drawe•n and cahitrtry to farmide
spawn fur tktbtuh awl Italcttfasltrry. !lit
the tenter, Ifetllrnwell b.iili in .e chroming{
ubk leatmlug a Ihe!Istalofat.tnl Ihni(-
rwal make up minor ringed with I+gghe+
lentintra• swims had the &rtitatem a1
and. tlsuse (Otis to its niultabstil.tsl light
all Inn inasiud.k
Ibr mites hutl.itam n disidnl non
two separate anon: one !onuses die joint
aid—thaughifulh kit his gawk guests --
A bitkt_ wlok tilt nthct, tlimtly adieu -tit
10 Ilan-Inariling; niniksws that mamba*
his na•rmaung Ilion, (i ntauts a tam►nt
4n Asa) badh.
se boa the win toots lug, Hollo-
well will, -so I had the tubs built when: I
resold ail and unwntl whiff I weer& the
utcl nn,+ta ma the set en III) Ixasix9a.'
In luring out Ina palatal part Iloilo -
well banned his Iuratuate s•katiow. in a
Its conternpor.d pieces to keep pmt
with ter npa-n, nnduttrrttt style nl the
home.

On one aide ed the twang room maw
the uru,Irr kreplacr rs a sofa, chair and
ew! table nansbtutUrn sunw,ualim1; aII
unusual imam' built ttxkt:td table with
tanked, (Inutile nrcng;th, bulktpr.arl
gLsw top (rained in teakwood aryl vain•
ks -stirl tubing. 1 here arc also an t» al
teat.,.ot) (lining tilde meal a matdmlµ
stklcurd that can Ix dauslttatxd Into
a lore bridal liar pater.
"The soiree nl a stittessful pony;"
IWho. tII clarlw "n tlt'att r, lose
enough iiLacrs to till I Ica( ray• mrrytuse
kegs rtxwmg anitatt "
At corn he bagµe}t basses. Hollowell
funds that a swims o1 giant nseratulled
pillow) Lcpw saantl.tl atx)ul eh* Lair .art•
far inner hrtrtw.nwl, not en stennwnt
mire eatable, th.ui (hails
A wet bat. toasted directly to one silk
rd der living rant entrance. !w turned
out to fie a pa,pular spin en tally Armand
ai pinny now ltefunl Ins J 41.4 1411 rip.
tfrdlowrll fluewes tut pmhhattt, ken see-
pkitwainl aalew,Iwry alaetictl I. snueally
csety Larrrliibug alnane'n,Irne knout. m
hd)hUii atan-(in a shell nt,tnetnl against
the minnrr(wesrcl near 1..4 II he keeps n
hnrop of costal. ratapri farm tall Iran
trains cotdkTs tr, ntlpern;an.w rd Itamly
snifter,,, set .II.teng a series of cat rglaua
decanter% rah will its sterling siker
identification toy; 8dsi►II (Inutile I.I. k-
w..lnu4 annum as a fullsinsl, i.rnplru•ll
ant kilt Inr rcing+naurr dLil indwll s a
hatwly tap that tidostTs its<oMI alnaughts
for wtlahosing friends. .tnntsl with a
Wilt-inelect nt Ill inter Ica teak mq I roaeet
tiny and rider) stn lingg inntKttais
till 4.411 put high spied mixium, Il,iDnwcll
plain the pellet e M st. 4sd d liquor
sloes ,'t troller the usage Incas( 'quickly
enough, elver are alwas. the ..pwr..nny
built min the Isatk rd the bar. A stundlt
i erg IIII Mill <unlrawlcnt pun lig Ilipgs
high kclrlit? mnsi enough in rtiensiws
sfx•akct %)lt(Tm K)(ttrl taunt in an' huusc
and cos ern nor. flit. lax.) art:.

Jo ilhmunity this. scent of hide -open
ovule -the. Hollowell tors .r stews nl le
resat, vnfwrwkd and minimum' laµbo,
min nl ihitn ollctattl hl thconata f4st
lick of the Imgtr 4nnurof HnUm.ell ran
turn d bight Inane nwru beams and
tiring timber solar/cal lints CIAO IOW! Oki,
fill hit homy ww6 wJs nni dIarlrw canto
use III abeant, et. fit NIX and d:dbante•.

Earn in Palm `Insn)ts. where a swats
' rung pant is prautulls a requirement
d them g ;easel. I lc,tlawell's NI ("oars
es a styluttt s1Alr.lo4 Slirlasysl in kex.f
desk. shah does inn Alwrb IKat, tint
Kra arra u iys mo.hsrtahk Ora- sonlnth
lug even in the nsnuIItLll desert lu the
«hallsw end, party around a slight elbow
br,,d. neon wartrrrs can ropey the hunt
in jactuai, a below ilk-mialare I,ul,rsling
.k•ctta that (n•mas u♦ nwn whrrllwnl
Htalioncll fends den after a hard tbis's
night. its rippling rhsdrm is as refreshing
as dninng Mai .1 pneher al wed marrows
laic ratan) a Laduters-. Ilnik.wrll
*part. as little tune in the kudvri :n
puuibk. thasawup .resist to atlas whip
up. a hpgiu aanaet I.r II a.t a taso►ne Lah
Ian do the homes in tint• scullery's ultra
nwwlntl, lank walnut tabi,*ird ckt:i
kept sanplc and utilitarian len rasy
n s:tmtttanre.

Althitugh airnrnrt Holfiswrll's Deep
Writ taut It Iwnoa MA'S OM alialt• Ill nttn•
tattling. astir .are. puny nights whets he
spends mac pupating for a day in
cunt He pHs do• aunty 4ondtKu,g at
n tosg.lierc he ands in his nineties. a
12 sit It, foot area pin in OM' side c( the
trans rutr.tic(sas. lake der li drori*, tl
can be wparated front the living iu.an
II. Shifting J.rrji warn+
Shaukl the utteapwvttal. ern W arse
+actor dn.p in for a: low drys' s..prunu,
ewer is no pnnbinn for Holk•..,1I, earn
when 'pursuing the hint tangled . l
betels. The gguast ludltits air in I}4 Its,
confer of 11x• Iioiec and remade ((sin -
pieta Inset) fin telexing ur • bat it(
sunbathing in a separate walled lanai
Aliment to the room
for snail ptupk. Paint Sp wags is a
Mint: a satubrsrnn am) felre•sinw+g plan.

In $•rt aw:ty friths tl art and IW relax at
the min while the unuarrrlt.l night
ns,nlws in Ho14,w•,II's Iwttx alert all
the anrentnrs for the gixal her in the
Wt-,i Stn. 4s IrAin a six train! barrnitt,
I/nikswrll has crested a I).trr III,' an rn
sitattmrutal wont); whine tar can Intl a
hill Iwuhw.ianal lilt rail private lib
atwl also"$ at hn nwn arms
Playboy Magazine article —April 1966 —features Stan Sackley design for James Hollowell home in Palm Springs.

The text focuses on the interior lay -out of the house and its suitability for entertaining as well as leading a professional life. At the time of the article, James Hollowell's main source of income was representing the local Agua Caliente Tribe for their business dealings. By 1967-68, his incomes /billings were being questioned for dubious practices. He died in 1990 at the age of 61, having lived in Palm Springs for 34 years.

Hollowell's house was featured on an AAUW home tour in 1971 "to feature the latest in architectural design." 68 1242

1300 Sagebrush, 1966. Designed by Stan Sackley, opposite that of his friend James Hollowell ('Playboy').

Rumored to have been designed for his parents it became hishome in Palm Springs. Sackley and Hollowell were both in their early -mid 30s, as was Sackley's other attorney client, John Simon. 17 June 1966
F� -
STAN

SACKLEY
CUSTOM
HOMES
Ph. 324.4030
Desert Sun, 17th June 1966 — Sackley 'Custom Homes' ad
22 April 1967
►n

4.l:.

Professional Building
Set for Palm Canyon
Ben Blank co announces a
parcel of land has been recent-
ly purchased in the fan block of
North Palm Canyon Drive by
lames Hollowell, local attorney.
11w ground will be uttbied for
'he erectron of a professional of.
lice building
It was revealed that the con-
templated .structure will be a
complete departure from the
typical Palm Springs concept of
sitar buildings The entire sur-
face of ,he >t!e will be devoted
merle?) to parking factlllees and
•ho actual office space will be
..antatned m Ile two stories
abnve ctreet level.
"I'tir der tgn or the building is
by the firm of Ssekley and
Iaght, Herman Charles MOIL
F.A.I.A. architect and Stan Alan
of Palm Spnnga and
Los Angeles.

HntloweJ will occupy
bon of the building for Qle-1�tu
offices and the architectural
firm of • , .• and light will
also occupy office apace. It is
expected that it* remaining of-
fices will be leased to other
processional tenants prior to fin.
ot1 completion
The transaction w as handled
through the real estate offices
of Ben Blank Co, certi ted pm.
petty managers and real esc.e
Desert Sun, 22nd April 1967. Stan Sackley — still practicing as Sackley & Light' designed the office building at 655 North Pam Canyon Drive for his attorney friend, James Hollowell, the same client for whom he designed the 'Playboy House' on Sagebrush in Deep Well. The building is still there today.

The ad below explains more about the building and its location. 69 1243

30 April 1971
E-1§1->
LAW BUILDING — 65S N Palm
Canyon Drive. Just completed,
spocious offices with central se-
cretnrral area, desks, tiling ca-
binets and utilities all In teat
monthly rental Law library also
included. Need not be ottorney.

Can partition approximately :000
fret independent of tow offices
If desired. Must see to appreciate.

Ample free panting, _ ' '_•
L n . ( 325-7272.
■
Desert Sun, 30th April 1971
655 N. Palm Canyon today (Google image).
70 1244

FORTt•Fi
�flfl!tt dun

THE DESERT EMPIRE'S LEADING DAILY NEV/SPAPIIR
1 VOL 41, NO. 173
20 PAGIS-2 SECTIONS Paler Springs, California, Friday. FaMaary 23. 1001 PF
Marines Ask Drc
GROUND BREAKING —Officials get together here for
a groundbreaking ceremony for the new U.S. Social
Security Building on Tahquitz-McCallum Way at Ave-
nida Caballeros. Structure will be built in March. From left, Oan Bertsman, budder; Rabbi Joseph Hurwitz of
Temple Isaiah; Martin Semel, Social Security district
manager; Congressman John Tunney. Charles Farrell,
former Palm Springs mayor; attorney Art Pastel, Sten
Alan Sackley, architect; August Kottmann, postmaster,
and Palm Springs Mayor Howard Wiefels.

Desert Sun, February 23rd
Ap
Cal
2nc

WASHINGTON
second highest di
Vietnam war wa
The Marines asks
for the first time
The Johnson
also weighed a I
sal to call up
reserves.

The Defense I
the April draft
men —only 1,200
Vietnam war r
inducted in Octe
Pentagon also
Politic'
Halts
On Pa

SAIGON (CPI)
today halted the
trio Imperial Pal
await a political
Saigon on whi
artillery and air
this final object
without support,
1968. Sackley is the named architect for the new US Social Security Building on Tahquitz MacCallum Way (at Avenida Caballeros).
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Palm Springs. C.lihntl.

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MINI • SNEaIFFS—High Sheriff for the
Junior Deputies of Desert Circus, Sten
Sackley, is pictured with four of his
'reify young aides who era selling
badges end immunity buttons. Tea eg
from left are Pally Canning, Sheriff
SecHay end Carol Mxhett. In front
ere Vir Price, left, and Ellen Fetters,
Desert Sun, 16th April, 1968
24 April 1968
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Six Plans Submitted
For Convention Center
Six groups of architects have
submitted proposals to the Con-
vention Center Steering Commit•
tee to be considered for con-
struction of a Convention Cen-
ter.

The committee will review
the proposals. check into the
backgromsds and references of
each architect, and interview a'
representative of each firm dur-
ing the next 90 days,
Two or three architects will
then be recommended for final
consideration to the Palm
Springs city Council.

The M the ,ix architectural
groups submitting proposals are
from Palm Springs, with two of
the local groups working in as•
sociatinn with Los knades and
San Franci,co architectural
firms.
'Rose inhuming pn:txysalr
are: Richard Hams•-tn & Asse-
elates and Faptur and Lapham
Associates, of Palm Springs.

C. E Retratw and Sian Alan
• of Palm Springs
Charles Luckman Associates of
Los Angeles: William F Cody
& :Associates and William L.

Periera & Associats<, of Lir-
Angeles and Robert Stevetis
Fresno: Donald Wexler & As»»,-
ciates of Palm Springs and Adr
an Wilson of Loh Angeles.and
Wllllam, & William, of Palm
Springs and John Porter Clar'.
of Palm Spring!, and Skldmor*,
Owmzs & Merrill of San Fran
CtSn
Desert Sun, 24th April 1968. Sackley was among six firms of architects to submit plans for the first Palm Springs Convention Center. The list included all the leading Palm Springs architects of the day, as well as Charles Luckman, William Pereira, and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. For this project, Sackley partnered with architect C.

E. Betraun. Charles Edward Betraun, AIA, worked with another local designer, C. W. Doty — in the same building as Sackley: 247 Tahquitz McCallum Way (known then and now as the Welmas Building). 72 1246

Betraun C E & Doty C W artht.
247ETahquitzMcCallumWy
PSpgs .325-3090
De.44-,.,a„2.tx A.,M
Betraun and Doty architects at 247 E. Tahquitz McCallum Way (phone directory entry, 1966).

Archifecfs (Cont'd)
Mellin William F
Mbr American Institute Of Architects
671 North D SanBernardino 885-3296
Outcault John F
Member AIA
Ofc 73925. Hwy 111 PaimDesert. FI 6-6286
Ricciardi Robt H
Mbr. American Institute Of Architects
73744 Hwy 111 PalmDesert FI 6-2212
Sackley & Light
Herman Charles Light FAIA Architect
Stan Alan Sackley
247 Tahquitz McCallum Wy
PSpgs 324-4030
2333 Beverly BI LA 213 381-7987
Wallace Wesley V
Call sCollect
591 W Devonshire Hemet 658-8008
Wexler Donald A Architect & Associates
Mbr American.Institute Of Architects
Wexler & Perlin-Boggio
Architect & Engineers
Suite 10 -Professional Park
199 Civic Dr PSpgs 327-1388
Williams & Williams AIA
Oasis Bldg.

Members Amer Institute Of Architects
121 S Palm Cnyn Dr PSpgs.... 324-1609
121 S Palm Cnyn Dr PSpgs....325-5310
Sackley & Light, phone directory entry 1966
* / Desert Sun / 14 July 1972
Desert Sun, 14 July 1972
ti"saia. "MS Pee 1.as

OPEN HOUSE
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 1 to 5 P.M.

CANYON REALTY OFFERS CANYON

COUNTRY CLUB EXCLUSIVES
NEW CUSTOM LUXURY 3 bedroom den 3 tarns ovetsue
walk n doses centrol ,otuum ofd secunty systems rnabk
baths any, tenorto floors ord uereo system Many outstond leatutes to o,,merous ro nsermon located on the 12'h
Teen w,'h o spectotulor v'ew Walled ,n pr,vocy 3800 Se
c' ',obit area Atthdecturally *tined o9d buds py
8 Asoonta< tnt'ne Mott Ilsutmmannq
PRICED AT $175,000
2421 CALIENTE
Desert Sun ad 14th July 1972 for 2421 Caliente Drive
73 1247

VW G11 it.VVn‘i7
For Amenities
At a time when most builders
are trying to cut corners an
order to sell their product to
an inflation-weay clientele
Alan J Piallock is looking for
new amenities to add to his
custom homes
Rather then building 10
homes at 1121•SW each, Wallaek
has just completed or `` -
• priced for sale at 1127S,( Wallock
The home is located at 21117
Caliente Drive. on the 11th
Fairway of Canyon Country
Club
Standard features are hand
set Italian marble mosaic floor.
tog. spht•face marble eateri•
ors, N foot high ceilings and
doors throughout. separate his
and her bathrooms with marble
tub and shower, and a see.
through fireplace in the sunken
living room resealing soecta•
cular mountain and fairway
views
Walla•k credits architect
Stan Man with creat-
ing a perfect blend of tradition
al elegance and contemporary
freedom of design
Before making his ho e m
the street, N'allock det ped
9mmer
Looks For Amenities orange
County and the San Francisco
Ray Area
Ile recessed his B A Degree
from San Francisco State Col.
loge and did graduate work in
Real Estate at U ('. Berkeley
Walluck is also a real estate
broker and is teaching real
estate in Palm Springs for
Anthony Schools. He Is a
member of the Palm Springs
Rotary Club
Desert Sun, 24th January 1975 article about 2397 Caliente Drive home. * / Desert Sun / 18 April 1981
Desert Sun, Number 214, '

CANYON COUNTRY CLUB

OPEN HOUSES
Sat. and Sun. 1-4 PM
2328 CALIENTE DR.
(Cross Street — Serra)
Charring, high celinged 3 bedroom, 3 bath residence
with great den dung room, breakfast room & bar
Trernendoi:s teeing of space & prnracy. Exceptional
attention to detal. Master Sute & kitchen city as
, does them. $315.000.00 Unturrrlshed
Desert Sun 18th April 1981
74 1248

PALM SPRINGS — Andreas
Ponta neamg seam[ rags ottt
bur leotard erles sM avalatle
fM oaantldy of estate stns and
spec estate ryes
Dan Baby of HoItArks Deavcp-
more and the lace henna me
rapid setae d ohs d the 'Lan lee
Wad coermtnbes stl walla* n
the desonsad hoer Nabors and
couples ready. wing and eager b
bus hones in to seveninure
war haw Ivan Gera h rinn
prime• slim
vMttW OA bass ow pane
sees poll vaeMproven oa theory
holds ra. said Bailey We ston-
ed rotor h year wth 29 sits
dared Shos ht eons. 25 sees
ham Oert slanted"
Estate alone sea What r wires
rargi gaom h ligh $200.00os
the rid -$400.000e. Corrparade
Ids it the Widen Canyon area go
up to well pmt tie mhareM4Llr
mrk.
"Our camp has been 1W the
RIDG[ Mt, 'Ir4
Designer selected
for Valley project
PALM SPRINGS „n Ala'
Sackley of Sackley and Assoc,
aces. Ridge Mountain's flrst•rourto
pick fa as AN -Star team of arch
tests. wtll bag 38 years d expo -
nonce and an intonational repu-
tation for architecture as an art
form to the hdlsxle development
He served as the design assts-
tant to Oscar Niemeyer in the ptan-
nng of the say of Brasilia. located
n the heart d the Brazils Amazon
Ike n the early 1960s, sealed a
high nse n Borg Kong, Alas in
Antigua and Mexico. and desgrhed
both resrdental and resort protects
in Hawax and Nassau
Ridge Mountain
De oiler NdMwh Deselopllent
location:; 105 S Palm Canyon
Drive Palm Swings
manna INC !elephant on sale safes
office m 32S 1877
..Ridge Mountain oilers a uaque
opportunity for architecture that
takes full advantage al kmeesa
views on the last r atual Made
property in the City," he sail
Sackley m confunctlon with
Grist we design three homes la
the community . The estates will
range in sue from 6.500 square
Sian Alan Sackley is designing three homes for Ridge Moun- tain project He is a USC school of architecture graduate feet to 8.000 square leer and lea- No him prices have been set la Iurc a blend of indigenous stone. the architects estates Of the glass and wood in muth-dimen- Ridge Mountain They are expea- sional forms. ed to start in the $3 -million lunge
Desert Sun - July 2nd 2000
Above and below:

Projects designed by Stan Alan Sackley who returned to desert architecture shortly before he died in 2001.

Article above states that Sackley was 'the design assistant to Oscar Niemeyer in the planning of the city of Brasilia...' Given Brasilia's opening date: 1960 — and Sackley's graduation from USC: 1961, it can be inferred that Sackley perhaps interned with Niemeyer. Herman Charles Light and Niemeyer were contemporaries in seniority, reputation, and age, so this may have been the connection. As for the other international claims, nothing has been verified.

Ah on CeS Pnih rL
Project has four remaining sites
Andreas solute.

All but low of the 29 Andreas Pone homes we claimed.
maon-*aar vane snit tonal rid
cost a nolo i . ' sad Baley 'We le
able b filer lots n to one-hal to
nree-quarler are range ado to
accemordatn the age homes
now mte rum tamers are dolct
nww0 b own '
Snow dlfl Arbrsn' 1'arte r Ce
owners have a preferarm' tx de-
stining aria bullonp loon men
honk oath the hap a thou pre -
!reed started
Others ire waag von Hce,Als
Drrelpro n b slaty a sores of
hones fie oevakprhpnl leer w,I
loge none, n' fir non ynr
Desert Sun, December 2nd 2000
DIMkp1r rklyfilt fhH'prnr n.
tautetx Peen Sot
Mete= tar• se,u, ea'. Carr'
Ln e b Etnern Iii: out, re brlp
a'd preen! te t.a''r'a Seals aid he
ml'Nr
Alias sr swei son errs
WeemesY Cei ewer Sewed
Puanae Ultra RS" Y 3234828
AMrbr1 Stan Alan Swingy —
Oralft Mom el Andreas Pores
run suemied several taam b
rte oty Iu moms
Once approval we receyed-
oonstar'lon wet start nnbdatrr
as shed a-krd Acmes nal rill
to Motni al pours somewhere
non, Mao d t m111j1
Located In a vtrlual wind -tree
zone surroJnaed try mountan
rem. Mdleas Porno s Lxaled
mapped Tral arid Avowal Soar
La Nsl on South Palm Carryon
fkme n sane Palm Strops
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75 Stan Alan Sackley: Palm Springs area project list (known) 1964: Alex Spare Residence (remodel, additions) — 70906 La Paz Road, Rancho Mirage, Tamarisk Country Club.
1965: John Simon Residence — 601 East Avenida Granada, Canyon Country Club, Palm Springs (Sackley & Light)
1965: James Hollowell Residence —1325 Sagebrush (featured in Playboy magazine, April 1966), Palm Springs
1966: Indio office building (Sackley & Light)
1966: Sackley home, 1300 Sagebrush, Palm Springs.
https://www.redfin.com/CA/Palm-Springs/1300-S-Sagebrush-Rd-92264/home/5695434 1968: Liever Residence, 2250 S. Yosemite, Palm Springs (Canyon Country Club) 1968: U. S. Social Security building, Palm Springs (991 Tahquitz Way) 1969: Sunrise Way apartment building (144 units) for Ted Mandinach and Ed Grush 1969: Mandinach Residence, 2165 Silverado Circle, Palm Springs 1970: 655 N. Palm Canyon — offices for James Hollowell
1971: Americana Garden Apartments for Ted Mandinach and Ed Grush, 400 N.

Sunrise Way
1971: 2369 Caliente Drive, Palm Springs
1971: 2421 Caliente Drive, Palm Springs
1972: 2345 Caliente Drive, Palm Springs
1973: 2397 Caliente Drive, Palm Springs
1974: 70641 Tamarisk Lane, Rancho Mirage (Spare-Sackley Residence) 1975: 2354 Caliente Drive, Palm Springs
1975: 2336 Caliente Drive, Palm Springs
1976: 2299 Caliente Drive, Palm Springs: (horizontal bands of pink granite) https://thomboyinc.com/portfolio-item/sackley/ (MW 2015, 2019) 1976: 2277 Caliente Drive, Palm Springs (MW 2025)
1978: 2400 Caliente Drive, Palm Springs
1979: 554 S. La Mirada, Palm Springs
https://thomboyinc.com/portfolio-item/la-mirada/
1979- 81 2376 Caliente Drive, Palm Springs
https://thomboyinc.com/portfolio-item/caliente-no1/
+ additional Caliente Drive properties at: 2207, 2234, 2288, 2299, 2311, 2328, 2381 1979: 1293 Abrigo Road, Palm Springs
1981: 444 N. Via Las Palmas (Jerry Herman residence, Old Las Palmas, Palm Springs) 1984: 2302 Caliente Drive, Palm Springs
1985: 38681 Bogert Trail
2000: Custom home designs for HollyHill Developments for Andreas Pointe, Andreas Canyon.

Many of Sackley's home designs are owned by well-known contemporary designers who put their own stamp on Sackley's modernist designs. Here's one example:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/c21zSV2ImKc
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* / Desert Sun / 3 January 1961
Desert Sun, Volume 34, Number 133, 3 January 1961
F'-
DM:IMES -,LCU i U 6UtItui pa : v
at the Committee of Twenty Five
Club . . . honoring Illinois notables
who v e re houseguests . . . Lee
and held a house-
warmir.g in their palatial new'
home on Via Lola . . . and _Sny
Ernie Alschuler, 1961— home on Via Lola. Desert Sun 3rd January 1961 Ike

AN AUGUST WEDDING
. s^•d S1r. Alexander T Spare
tin. engagement of their
` d �, P•r pe. In Stuart L.
•,t of N',meth*. !II.
spare attended the tntver•
..t A•vnna and the Chicago
Institute
ou, who is the UM of Mr and
Da., u G Semi ' I be
euned n t,,ne from Hamilton
Returns to
Co//ege Studies
II was -early to hed. early to
v ' for Madeleine and Dick Bag.
"erten New Year's Eve. They
�rre rte early on the first day
of the new %ear to drive their
daughter, Jud%, into Lae Angeles
for her trek back to College of
the Pacific. Vide in L. A. Wiry
• goved the Billie Barnes Revue et
• I.a% PnIrnrs Theatre and saw
Desert Sun, 4th January 1961, shows that Alex T. Spare was in residence at 70906 La Paz at Tamarisk by January 1961.
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CONTRACTOR PLAN FILE
The permit for Alex Spare's remodel by Sackley is dated October 1964. 78 1252

Alex Spare, owner of Lots 41 & 42 on La Paz Rd, Tamarisk Country Club, Palm Springs Life Dec. 1973

Desert Sun, 12 December 1973
Spare
Funeral services were held at
noon today for Alexander Togo
Spare. 69, 70906 La Paz, Rancho
Mirage.

Spare died Monday at Desert
Hospital following a short
illness. A native of Chicago, he
had been an attorney there be-
fore becoming a Tong -time
Rancho Mirage resident.

He is survived by his widow.

Rita Spare, a son. Anthony E.

Spare of Hillsborough; a
daughter. Penny Scott of Ri-
verwoods,lll.; and a sister. Eva
Karp of Chicago.

The service was conducted by
Rabbi Joseph Hurwitz of Tem-
ple Isaiah at Wiefels And Son
Mortuary Chapel. Interment
was in Desert Memorial Park.

Desert Sun, 12th December 1973
80 1254

4 March 1970
IP 4

OBITUARIES
Richard Sellwood av
* / Desert Sun / 30 September 1975
Desert Sun, 30 September 1975
Rosary will he rented at A:3O
tonight at the Palm Springs
Mortuary Chapel and Requiem
Mass will he al 10 a m Thurs-
day at Our Lady of Solitude
Catholic Church for Richard'
Matthew Sellwood. 4 0• 2 A A
Tonopah St, Thunderbird
County' Club
Sellwood dyed Sunday at a >
local lu>tsp:tal foams:ng a
lengthy Illness He was $
A native of Minnesota. he had
been a resident of Thunderbird
MCI
for the past three years. lie r.
was an attorncs
Survivors are his widow,
Harriette: one son, Richard M
Seltwnod 111 of Connecticut.
one daughter, Mrs Carter
Cleveland of Maryland: and
seven grandchildren
Msgr George Rice, parlor of
Our Lady (If Solitude. W .1: off:.
crate. Rural tall! trl' n 11r�f•r'
Memorial Park
Sellwood obituary — Desert Sun, 4th March 1970
Goodfriend
I'u..oio funeral wry ices will
he held for
113. id 40 !Po; Tonopah Rancho
Mirage. Mho died Sunday m
Eisenhower Medical ('enter
Hospital
.\ natise of Chleago. hr had
spent all but the last three
years of his life there He spent
his last three yearn in Califor-
nia
(:udlrlerid Is survived by his
widow Jeanne, five children.
.loan Hops James, Lee, Stanley
and Kit Guodfnend, and two
grandchildren
Ile had tarn president of the
real estate firm he founded
(ardfrirnd Hoer & Immrll
Hr was a graduate of the
University of Illinois, gained a
law degree from the t'nisersdy
of ( hicagu and had been a
mayor in the C S. Air Forte fur
five years
He was a past president of
the John Howard Association
and the Greater North Michi
Kan Avenue Ass,rtaltun in
('hoago Ile had served as
president of the Ikwnto n Club
id Chicago, and was em the
mayor's committee for civil
rights
Locally, (:.adfnend had
sersrd as chairman of the Red
Crops and was a director of
l'nited Nay of the Revert
Additionally. he had taught
real estate al College of the
Desert and had teem a member
id Tamarisk Country Club and
the Itacquei t'luh
In lieu of flowers the family
requests donations be made to
the • ' i•anrrr
Research Memorial Fund or
Eisenhower Medical ('enter
N'tefels and Sum Mortuary Is
in charge of funeral arrange -
Wasserman
Funeral senors will to. held
at 3 p ni Wednesday al Hillside
Memorial Chapel in Hrcrrly
Hills fur Isadore Nasserman,
:6 of 439 Acemda Granada.
wtiu died Sunday in Desert
Hospital
Rabbi Joseph M Ilursitr of
Palm Springs and Rabbi Meyer
Heller of Ion Angeles will Cron•
duet the wcnlees
Ile is sunned by his widow.

Molter Wasserman. a daughter.

Rose Lich of loo Angeles. two
sums. Harry and Joe Wasser-
man of loss Angeles, Moulders
in Israel. nine grandchildren
and two great-grandchildren
Murray
Funeral services were held
today for Corrine Hitchcock
Murray DD. of 73-171 Larrea.

Paint Desert. who died Sunday
in India Community Hospital
The senses were held at
N trfets and Sons Funeral
I'hapel Interment was pris ale
' native of Mulhall. Okla ,
she had heen a resident of Palm
Desert for 30 years For se'sen
year' she was manager of The
Gates of The Desert Lodge
Motel in Palm Desert
In lieu of Hoovers it is re•
lursted that donations he made
Goodfriend obituary — 30th September 1975
(note: same address)
81 1255

STANLEY COODFRIEND
Opens Real FRlate Office
New Realty Firm
Opening In Area
shade' . hq un t h
%Me preolrnl of Arthur Rub-
lofl d I 'imago. has an.
ninon ,•d the opening of bin new
real estate company• at 7l -Ito
Highway 111. Benito Mirage
The nrni will be acute in
soh,. leasing. manaurment.
• deselnpntenl. appraisals and
egmw•hng
Ipdely known in Chicago real
estate melee, Gtadlfriend was
t nee president of Arthur Hub.

WesternJets Sold
IDS ANGELES — Modern
Airlines hs. announced it has
completed arrangements for
the sale of three of its Being
Mlrf har•engtne lets and has
granted the purchaser options
L. purehawe hie additional
:2011's
e1 The three aircraft that hose
la.n add are scheduled to br
111 a eo for lb teats fl,
an acute member of Palm
Desert Board of Realtors, Paine
Springs Beard of Realtors, the
Nalltnlal Inutululle of Real En
late Brokers. Institute of Real
Estate Management, and the
Heal Estate Snvrilies and
Syndication Institute
In 111i1.11i2 he seried as
president of the Greater North
Michigan Avenue Association
in t'hicago, was prestdtmt of the,
John Iloward Association In
!faHl-1b711. and was president of
the lheintown Club of Chicago
I!aii-I!1hih
❑e was a member of the
E secWir I'tmtutntts' of tar
Greater t'hcan. committee
Chairman of the tied Cross in
(floosie. 111 . and many other
MK. and charitable amanita
ttons.

Gesalfncnd is a gradual,
the L'msersny of 111mon
the Umsently ttf Olean.

Schaal. and has been a Hral
Estate Broker in Illinois son
Il135
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P1. Other Identifier:

Sackley-Spare Residence
*P2. Location: D Not for Publication L Unrestricted
*a. County Riverside and (P2c, P2e, and P2b or P2d. Attach a Location Map as necessary.) *b. USGS 7.5' Quad Date T ; R 0 of D of Sec B.M.
c. Address 70641 Tamarisk Lane City Rancho Mirage Zip 92270 d. UTM: (Give more than one for large and/or linear resources) Zone mE/ mN e. Other Locational Data: (e.g., parcel #, directions to resource, elevation, decimal degrees, etc., as appropriate) Lot 107, Wonder Estates. APN: 674260005
*P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries)
Designed by architect Stan Alan Sackley in 1974, this rectangular single -story Late Modern residence is a significant example of Sackley's design in this era; it has significant integrity in very good original condition. The house is flat -roofed, with the central portion over living areas at a higher elevation than the two adjacent wings. Rear cantilevers and blade walls provide passive cooling. The rectangular house is offset by a garage at a right angle, which allows the main focus of the front elevation to be the main entry doors and adjacent glazing to an interior atrium courtyard. The main entry is flanked by horizontal bands of pink granite, inset into stucco wall finish, repeated on the wall of the garage, one of Sackley's exterior design touches. The 4,902 square feet (living area) plus garage (5,416 square feet total) house comprises four bedrooms and four bathrooms on a 0.440 acre lot. Located on the south side of Tamarisk Lane facing north, the house is positioned parallel to the street and to the golf course on the other side of the house. The driveway features two pony walls on either side that lead the eye to the main entry. Exteriors are clad in white painted stucco. Windows and glazing are mostly metal framed. Textured block walls are used on the rear elevation and on landscape features.

P5a. Photograph or Drawing (Photograph required for buildings, structures, and objects.) 29th, 2025
*P10. Survey Type: (Describe)
Intensive survey
*P3b. Resource Attributes: (List
attributes and codes) HP2 Single-family
property
*P4. Resources Present: I Building
`, Structure i_I Object CI Site L District ❑
Element of District L Other (Isolates,
etc.)
P5b. Description of Photo: (view,
date, accession #) North elevation, May
2025
*P6. Date Constructed/Age and
Source: I Historic
Prehistoric
1974,Notice of Completion
*P7. Owner and Address:

David Cowan and James Bennette,
70641 Tamarisk Lane, Rancho Mirage,
CA 92270.
*P8. Recorded by: (Name, affiliation,
andaddressMelissa Riche, local
historian, 69711 Camino
Pacifico, Rancho Mirage,
92270
*P9. Date Recorded: August
*P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter "none.") Desert Sun, Los Angeles Times, AIA, Internet archives, US Modernist, City of Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage surveys, personal interviews, UCSB Frame Finder,et al.

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*Required information

State of California ❑ The Resources Agency

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

PRIMARY RECORD
Other
Review Code
Primary #
HRI #
Trinomial
NRHP Status Code
Reviewer
Date
Listings

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P1. Other Identifier:

Sackley-Spare Residence
*Attachments: -NONE ❑Location Map 'Continuation Sheet 'Building, Structure, and Object Record -Archaeological Record DDistrict Record -Linear Feature Record DMilling Station Record LRock Art Record iArtifact Record ❑Photograph Record _ Other (List):

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*Required information

State of California ❑ The Resources Agency Primary #
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#

BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD
*Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) Sackley-Spare Residence

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*NRHP Status Code 5S1
B1. Historic Name: Unknown
B2. Common Name: 70461 Tamarisk Lane
B3. Original Use: Single family residence B4. Present Use: Single family residence *B5. Architectural Style: Late Modern
*B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations) Constructed in 1974. No building permits from this era exist in the City of Rancho Mirage.
*B7. Moved? INo ❑IYes ❑Unknown Date: Original Location:
*B8. Related Features:

None
B9a. Architect: Stan Alan Sackley b. Builder: Unknown
*B10. Significance: Theme Country Club Era / Cityhood Area Rancho Mirage Period of Significance Cityhood: 1973 -Present
Applicable Criteria 1, 4 Local designation
context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity.) Property Type Single-family residence
(Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural Constructed in 1974, this property is significant for its elegant interpretation of Late Modern architecture by an architect known for his custom and spec homes, at the peak of his design powers. The Late Modern design elements are reflected in the exaggeration of volume and massing and represent a fine example of a home of this era. Similar to the earlier Desert Modern homes at Tamarisk Country Club, this house reserved its most dynamic elevation for that facing the golf course, while the street elevation was kept relatively subdued and private. The golf course elevation features the deep cantilevered overhangs and blade walls to provide passive shading. The central roof portion appears to float' above the adjoining wings, a design element Sackley had used since his earliest projects in Palm Springs in the mid -60s. The era in which the house was designed and completed straddles the 'Country Club Era' and 'Cityhood', reflecting a time of architectural change and significant growth in Rancho Mirage .

Stan Alan Sackley (1937-2001) was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He attended Fairfax High School, where he met his first wife Carole. They married in 1958. He attended USC School of Architecture, graduating in 1961. By 1964, Stan Sackley was living and working in Palm Springs. By this time, he had formed a partnership with Herman C. Light, FAIA, a senior Los Angeles architect who taught briefly at USC while Sackley was a student there and was on the AIA Judiciary Committee. Light was best known for his civic works including the Los Angeles Hall of Records (1962) where he was the works architect for the project designed by Richard Neutra. Sackley & Light were listed as partner architects until 1967, by which time Sackley had sealed his local reputation as a designer, primarily of custom homes. (This space reserved for official comments.)
(Sketch Map with north arrow required.)
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*Required information

State of California ❑ The Resources Agency Primary #
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#

BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD
*Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) Sackley-Spare Residence

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*NRHP Status Code 5S1
One of Sackley's first projects was a home remodel at Tamarisk Country Club (1964) for Chicago attorney Alex Spare, the same client as this project at 70641 Tamarisk Lane, 10 years later. Other early homes were for local young attorneys: John Simon and James Hollowell.

The house for the latter, located in Deep Well in Palm Springs, was the subject of a 6 -page feature article in the April 1966 issue of Playboy Magazine. By the early 1970s Sackley was designing spec and custom homes in the Indian Canyons area of Palm Springs. The house on Tamarisk Lane is the only known original house designed by Sackley in Rancho Mirage. It is an excellent example of a custom home by Sackley, and features many of the signature design elements used by the designer. The property appears to be in very good original condition. Sackley design features include:

Flat roofs, long horizontals, often with a central section raised above adjacent wings Deep cantilevered overhangs
Use of blade walls to shield recessed windows
Private front elevations
Bold forms and planes
Ceiling height windows
Extra high ceilings
Full -height doors (interior and exterior)
Exaggerated volumes
Textured block walls as ornamentation
Glazed exterior walls/outdoor space adjacent to bathrooms Mitred glass at corners of living spaces / dining areas / primary bedroom Recessed windows flanked by blade walls that create vertical lines intersecting with the roof's horizontal planes.

Limited ornamentation, such as narrow bands of colored granite as featured at the Sackley-Spare Residence B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) *B12. References:

Accessing the Past: Patin Springs Library
AIA Biographical Archive
City of Los Angeles survey — (via Docotnomo)
City of Palm Springs: Architectural Resources Survey
City of Rancho Mirage Historic Resources Survey
Desert Sun — archives (via CDNC)
Stanley Goodfriend Jr.

Cass Graff -Radford
Internet Archive
Late Modern Architecture by Charles Jencks (pub. 1980, Rizzoli) Los Angeles Times — archives
Los Angeles Public Library
Modernism Week
Michael Ostrow and Roger Stoker
Palm Springs Life magazine
Palm Springs Historical Society
PCAD
SWCA
The Palm Springs School — Desert Modernism, 1934-1975 (author: Alan Hess, pub. 2025, Rizzoli)
(This space reserved for official comments.)
(Sketch Map with north arrow required.)
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*Required information

State of California D The Resources Agency Primary #
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#

BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD
*Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) Sackley-Spare Residence

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Steve Treinen — author, local historian
UCSB: Frame Finder
USModernist.com
B13. Remarks:
*B14. Evaluator: Melissa Riche
*NRHP Status Code 5 S1
*Date of Evaluation: August 29th, 2025
(This space reserved for official comments.)
(Sketch Map with north arrow required.)
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City Council Staff Report
Historic Preservation Case No. HP25-0006 — Consideration to Designate the Residential Home Located at 70641 Tamarisk Lane as a Historic Resource
DATE
ITEM #
January 15, 2026
PUBLIC HEARINGS - 6B.

Presented To
Presented By
Mayor and City Council
Ben Torres, Planning Manager

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt Resolution No. 2026 -(Next -in -Order), Designating the Residential Home Located at 70641 Tamarisk Lane, Rancho Mirage, California (APN 674-260-005) a Historic Resource (Pursuant to Rancho Mirage Municipal Code Chapter 15.27).

DISCUSSION
Property Information
The subject residence was built in 1974 and is situated on a 0.44 -acre lot on the south side of Tamarisk Lane. The one-story 5,416 square foot single-family residence, with an attached garage, was designed in the Late Modern style and the home's backyard faces the Tamarisk Country Club golf course. The home has four bedrooms and four bathrooms.

The house is flat -roofed, with the central portion over living areas at a higher elevation than the two adjacent wings.

Deep cantilevered overhangs and blade walls provide ample shading along the rear elevation. The main entry is flanked by horizontal bands of pink granite, inset into the stucco wall finish, this is repeated on the walls of the garage. Exteriors are primarily clad in white painted stucco. The subject residence is the only known original house designed by architect Stan Alan Sackley in Rancho Mirage.

Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)
On November 19, 2025, the Historic Preservation Commission was presented with the subject request, which included the homeowner's detailed application packet and pictures of the home. A property tour was not requested by the HPC since they were familiar with this home. The Commission unanimously agreed that the residence met the requirements for designation. No public comments were made or provided at the meeting. 1263

After further discussing the home, the Historic Preservation Commission made the following motion:

MOVED/SECONDED BY LEIBOWITZ/BRAUN TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL THE DESIGNATION OF 70641 TAMARISK LANE AS A HISTORIC RESOURCE BASED ON THE CRITERIA

DETAILED IN THE STAFF REPORT PURSUANT TO RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER

15.27.070. MOTION CARRIED 5/0.

Attached to the staff report is the property owner's signed consent (Attachment 5) to designate the residence as a Historic Resource.

Criteria
RMMC Section 15.27.070 (B) provides that the City may find a particular structure to be a historical resource upon finding one or more of the following criteria are met, the following are the applicable criteria based on it being a representative example of a Late Modern residence built by architect Stan Alan Sackley.

1. The subject structure or site is representative of a particular architectural style or reflects special elements of a historical period, type, style or way of life important to the city.

2. The subject structure or site represents the work of a master builder, engineer, designer, artist or architect whose individual genius influenced an era.

3. The subject structure or site embodies elements of outstanding or innovative attention to architectural or engineering design, detail, craftsmanship or use of materials.

Public Noticing
Municipal Code Section 17.74.020, Hearing and notice, requires that all property owners, as shown on the county's latest equalized assessment roll, within a five- hundred -foot radius of the boundaries of the subject parcel be notified of matters requiring a public hearing. If the number of property owners to whom the notice would be mailed is less than twenty-five, then the mailing radius is required to be increased to one thousand feet as measured from the exterior boundaries of the subject parcel. Mailing notices were sent out to thirty-five (35) property owners, within 500 -foot radius sixteen days prior to the set public hearing date.

Notice is also required to be published in a local newspaper of general circulation and in public places. The subject notice was published in The Desert Sun on January 4, 2026. The notice was also posted at City Hall, The Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory, and on the City's website on December 30, 2025.

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
This Historic Designation request is categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Section 15331 for historical resource restoration/rehabilitation.

Program Status
As of this date, the City Council has designated 77 structures as Historic Resources. If this house is designated, it would increase that total by one. In addition, there are two designated Historic Districts in the City - Tamarisk Ranchos I and Cody Court.

Summary
The subject Late Modern residence contains various architectural elements reflective of the historical period when the home was built in 1974. In addition, the home was designed by architect Stan Alan Sackley. These factors make this residence uniquely qualified for designation as a Historic Resource under the criteria described in the City's Historic Preservation Program as set forth in Title 15 of the Municipal Code. 1264

Attachments
Attachment 1 -11/19/2025 HPC Staff Report
Attachment 2 - Aerial Photo
Attachment 3 - Public Hearing Notice
Attachment 4 - Draft Resolution
Attachment 5 - Homeowner Consent Letter
Attachment 6 -11/19/2025 HPC Minutes
Attachment 7 - Historic Designation Packet
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ATTACHMENT 1

CITY OF RAMC O MIRAGC
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STAFF REPORT
TO: Historic Preservation Commission
FROM: Ben Torres, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Historic Preservation Case No. HP25-0006 - 70641 Tamarisk Lane DATE: November 19, 2025

SPECIFIC REQUEST OR RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission provide direction regarding the Historic Designation request.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Aerial Photograph

2. Historic Designation Packet

BACKGROUND/REQUEST
The property owners James P. Bennette and David M. Cowan submitted a Historic Designation request for their residence located at 70641 Tamarisk Lane. This property is not listed in the City's 2003 Historic Resources Survey, but it is included in the Draft Historic Resources Survey Update. The architect for this residence is Stan Alan Sackley.

PROPERTY INFORMATION
The subject residence was built in 1974 and is situated on a 0.44 -acre lot on the south side of Tamarisk Lane. The one-story 5,416 square foot single-family residence with an attached garage was designed in the Late Modern style and the home's backyard faces the Tamarisk Country Club golf course. The home has four bedrooms and four bathrooms.

The house is flat -roofed, with the central portion over living areas at a higher elevation than the two adjacent wings. Deep cantilevered overhangs and blade walls provide ample shading along the rear elevation. The rectangular house is offset by a side loading garage, which allows the focus of the front elevation to be the main entry doors and adjacent glazing to an interior atrium courtyard. The main entry is flanked by horizontal bands of pink granite, inset into the stucco wall finish, this is repeated on the walls of the garage. Exteriors are primarily clad in white painted stucco. Windows and glazing are mostly metal -framed. Textured block walls are present on the rear elevation and on landscape features. The subject residence is the only known original house designed by architect Stan Alan Sackley in Rancho Mirage Historic Preservation Commission Staff Report AGENDA ITEM # 1266

DATE: November 19, 2025
HP25-0006 Page 2 of 2
JUSTIFICATION OR INFORMATION CONTINUED:

HISTORIC DESIGNATION CRITERIA
Section 15.27.070 of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code establishes a list of criteria for a residence to potentially qualify as a Historic Resource. The homeowner is requesting that the home be considered under the following three criteria due to the home being a representative example of a Late Modern residence built by architect Stan Alan Sackley.

1. The subject structure or site is representative of a particular architectural style or reflects special elements of a historical period, type, style or way of life important to the city.

2. The subject structure or site represents the work of a master builder, engineer, designer, artist or architect whose individual genius influenced an era.

3. The subject structure or site embodies elements of outstanding or innovative attention to architectural or engineering design, detail, craftsmanship or use of materials.

In the attached Historic Designation Packet, exhibits and picture elevations from all sides of the home are provided. In addition, a detailed history of the home, architect, DPR Report, and historical significance is provided.

Historic Preservation Commission Staff Report AGENDA ITEM # 1267

ATTACHMENT 2
70641 Tamarisk Lane
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ATTACHMENT 3
CITY Or RANCHO MIRAGE
Planning Division
69-825 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
[email protected]
(760) 328-2266

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Thursday, January 15, 2026 —1:00 p.m.

Historic Preservation Case No. HP25-0006
Applicant: James P. Bennette and David Cowan
Request: Designation of the residence located at 70641 Tamarisk Lane for placement on the City of Rancho Mirage Register of Historic Resources as a structure important to the cultural, archaeological, social, economic, architectural, and/or political history of Rancho Mirage for the purpose of encouraging the preservation, improvement and/or promotion of such structure. The Historic Preservation Commission recommended approval on November 19, 2025.

Location: 70641 Tamarisk Lane (APN: 674-260-005)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held before the City of Rancho Mirage City Council regarding consideration of the above referenced application, pursuant to Rancho Mirage Municipal Code Title 15, Chapter 15.27 "Historic Preservation Program" under the "Buildings and Construction" Section. This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15331 Class 31 (Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation).

The Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, California, at which time and place pertinent testimony will be heard. The file, including all environmental information, is available for public inspection at City Hall, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and will be posted on the City's website with the publication of the City Council Agenda, to be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.

Written testimony may be submitted to the City Clerk via email to [email protected], or mailed to City of Rancho Mirage, ATTN: City Clerk, 69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. Written testimony must be received no later than 10:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting to be considered by the City Council.

GOVERNMENT CODE § 65009 NOTICE: If you challenge this proposed activity in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council sufficiently prior to the Public Hearing to enable its consideration by them. 1269

RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:

City of Rancho Mirage
Attn: City Clerk
69-825 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage, California 92270
APN: 674-260-005
(SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE RESERVED FOR RECORDER'S USE)
(Exempt from recording fees pursuant to Government Code Sections 6103 and 27383) RESOLUTION NO.
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RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO

MIRAGE DESIGNATING THE RESIDENTIAL HOME LOCATED AT
70641 TAMARISK LANE, RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA
(ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 674-260-005) A HISTORIC RESOURCE WHEREAS, pursuant to Rancho Mirage Municipal Code ("RMMC") Section

15.27.050 "Historic resource — Nominations," the Rancho Mirage Historic Preservation Commission ("Commission"), after an open public meeting, caused the issuance of a written recommendation in support of the designation of the house ("Subject Property") located at 70641 Tamarisk Lane, Rancho Mirage, California (Assessor Parcel Number 674-260-005) as a Historic Resource; and
WHEREAS, the Subject Property is owned by James P. Bennette and David Cowan and has a legal description of .44 acres Lot 107 MB 024/094 Wonder Estates, Rancho Mirage; and
WHEREAS, the Commission determined that the Subject Property meets the requisite criteria set forth in RMMC Section 15.27.070 "Historic resource — Criteria" to qualify as a designated Historic Resource; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RMMC Section 15.27.050 "Historic resource — Nominations," the Rancho Mirage City Council considered the Commission's recommendation at a duly noticed public hearing.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBAY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. RECITALS AND EXHIBITS.

That the recitals set forth above are true and correct.

SECTION 2. HISTORIC RESOURCE DESIGNATION.

That the house located at 70641 Tamarisk Lane, Rancho Mirage, California (Assessor Parcel Number 674-260-005) is hereby designated as a Historic Resource, subject to all of the applicable provisions set forth in RMMC Chapter 15.27 "Historic Preservation Program," attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as Exhibit "A," as such provisions may be subsequently amended from time to time. 2 1271

SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY.

That the City Council declares that, should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence or word of this Resolution be rendered or declared invalid by any final court action in a court of competent jurisdiction or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences or words of this Resolution as hereby adopted shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 4. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS.

That all the provisions heretofore adopted by the City or the City Council that are in conflict with the provisions of this Resolution are hereby repealed.

SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE.

That this Resolution shall take effect upon its adoption.

SECTION 6. CERTIFICATION.

That the City Clerk shall certify as to the adoption of this Resolution and shall cause the same to be processed in the manner required by law.

SECTION 7. RECORDATION.

That the City Clerk, pursuant to RMMC Section 15.27.050(J), record this Resolution with the Riverside County Recorder's Office. [THE REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK]
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of January 2026.

Lynn Mallotto, Mayor
ATTEST:

Kristie Ramos, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Colin Kirkpatrick, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT "A"
Rancho Mirage Municipal Code
Chapter 15.27 "Historic Preservation Program"
[See Attached]
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City of Rancho Mirage, CA
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Title 15. Buildings and Construction
Chapter 15.27. HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM
§ 15.27.010. Intent.

The intent of this chapter is to provide a mechanism for identifying certain structures, sites and districts which represent eras, events, or persons important in the city's cultural, archaeological, social, economic, architectural, and/or political history for the purpose of encouraging the preservation, improvement and/or promotion of such structures and sites without forcing private property owners to sell their properties through the use of the city's power of eminent domain. (Ord. 833 § 4, 2003; Ord. 943 § 2, 2006; Ord. 1119 § 2, 2017; Ord. 1219, 7/18/2024) § 15.27.020. Definitions.
"Architectural" means the architectural elements embodying style, design, general arrangements and components of all of the outer surfaces of any improvements, including, but not limited to, the kind, color and texture of the building materials and the style and type of windows, doors, lights, signs, and other fixtures appurtenant to a structure.
"Demolition" means the destruction or removal of a structure, or parts of a structure substantially equivalent to the whole.
"Exterior alteration" means any modification to the exterior of a structure. "Feasible" means capable of being accomplished in a successful manner within a reasonable period of time taking into account economic, environmental, legal, social and technological factors. "Historic preservation commission" means the historic preservation commission as established by city council resolution.
"Historic preservation professional" means an individual meeting the minimum professional qualification standard required by the Secretary of the Interior as specified in the Code of Federal Regulations, 36 CFR Part 61, who specializes in archeology, architectural history, architecture, historic architecture, or history.
"Historic resource" means a site, improvement, appurtenance, natural feature or other object that has been designated as such pursuant to this chapter, including those found to qualify for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
"Interior alteration" means any modification to the interior structure for which a building permit is required.
"Inventory" means the official Rancho Mirage Register of Historic Places, which contains sites or structures that have been designated as historic resources by the city council. "Major alterations" means a modification of any architectural feature(s) or natural feature(s) of a historic resource that will have a substantial effect on the defining features or character such as adding to an existing structure, constructing a new structure, changing exterior building materials, modifying the grade or topography.
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"Minor alteration" means a modification of any architectural feature(s) or natural feature(s) that will have a minimum effect on the defining character and/or architectural style of a historic resource. "Natural feature" means any tree, plant life, habitat, geographical or geological site or feature. "Reservation" shall mean the Indian lands as defined by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 (P.L. 100-497, codified at 25 U.S.C. Section 2701 et seq., and 18 U.S.C. Sections 1166 through 1168) (IGRA), and any successor statute or amendments, or lands otherwise held in trust for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Tribe by the United States within the jurisdictional boundaries of the city of Rancho Mirage.
"Site" means the geographic location and its environs, of any proposed or currently designated historic resource that is under the prospective or current review and consideration pursuant to the provisions set forth in this chapter by staff, the historic preservation commission or the city council. "Survey" means the most current version of the City's Historic Resources Survey. (Ord. 833 § 4, 2003; Ord. 1119 § 2, 2017; Ord. 1219, 7/18/2024) § 15.27.030. Tax abatement incentive —Contracts.

The city may enter into Mills Act contracts, as set forth in California Government Code Section 50280 et seq., with a property owner or association of property owners, as may be permitted under the Mills Act, to abate (reduce) the taxes on the property under their respective control that has been designated a historic resource or historic district in return for the owner's or owners' association's binding commitment to maintain the physical integrity and character of the historic resource or historic district in a manner consistent with state law and the provisions set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 833 § 4, 2003; Ord. 943 § 2, 2006; Ord. 1119 § 2, 2017; Ord. 1219, 7/18/2024) § 15.27.040. Survey/inventory—Historic structures and sites.

A. The city shall maintain a survey and/or inventory of those structures and sites within the city which:
(1) represent an era, event, or person important in the city's cultural, archaeological, social, economic, architectural, and/or political history; and (2) those structures and sites that potentially qualify to be placed or have been placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

B. The survey and/or inventory and any amendments thereto shall include appropriate written findings and photographs or other visual depictions of the subject structure or site which demonstrate that the structure or site does in fact represent an era, event, or person important in the city's cultural, archaeological, social, economic, architectural, and/or political history.

C. Any survey and/or inventory prepared or amended pursuant to this section shall be presented to the historic preservation commission for its review and recommendation to the city council. The survey shall be updated every 10 years unless the city manager or designee determines that an update is not required.

D. The city council shall conduct a duly noticed public hearing to determine which structures and sites should be added to or removed from the survey or inventory. Only the structures and sites contained within the inventory shall be deemed historic resources for purposes of this chapter. The city shall provide notice of the city council public hearing pursuant to Section 17.74.020(B) of this code.

E. The city council's decision shall be memorialized by a written resolution of the city council.

F. If the city council's decision does not involve a remand to the historic preservation commission, then it shall be deemed a final decision that is not subject to any further administrative review by the city.
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§ 15.27.050. Historic resource —Nominations.

A. The city council or the city manager, or designee, may nominate any structure or site to be a historic resource pursuant to the criteria set forth in this chapter.

B. Within 10 days after the city's nomination application is deemed complete, the city shall provide written notice to the record owner of the nomination of the subject structure or site. Said notice shall include: (1) whether the owner(s) consents or objects to the nomination; (2) an explanation of the nomination process; (3) the criteria that will be considered by the city when considering the nomination; and (4) an explanation of the rights and benefits afforded to the owner of a city - designated historic resource, subject to the following:

1. The record owner of a nominated site or structure shall have up to 30 days of receipt of the nomination notice to inform the city in writing of whether the owner consents or objects to the nomination.

2. Nominated structures or sites which do not have the record owner's consent or objection shall be treated as follows:
a. If the city manager or designee determines that the nominated structure or site qualifies for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, up to three attempts to obtain the record owners consent or objection shall be made, if consent is obtained the nomination shall be presented to the historic preservation commission for its review and consideration pursuant to the procedures set forth in this chapter.
b. If the city manager or designee determines that within five years of the date of the nomination the nominated structure or site will be at least 50 years old and meet the criteria for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, one additional attempt to obtain the record owners consent or objection shall be made, if consent is obtained the nomination shall be presented to the historic preservation commission for its review and consideration pursuant to the procedures set forth in this chapter.

C. A property owner may submit a nomination application to the city manager or designee for a structure or site owned by the property owner. If the subject structure or site is not listed on the city's survey/inventory, then the application must include a bona fide historical analysis or report prepared by a qualified historic preservation professional retained by the property owner at his or her own expense that demonstrates the nominated structure or site qualifies as a historic resource pursuant to the criteria set forth in this chapter. The application must be submitted with the payment of an application fee in the amount set by the current fee schedule.

D. If the city manager or designee determines that the structure or site does not qualify for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, and the owner objects to the nomination, no further action shall be taken on the nomination.

E. If the city manager or designee determines that a nomination warrants being processed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, each member of the historic preservation commission shall be required to visit or view the location of the nominated structure or site at the time and in the manner established by the city manager or designee.

F. After each member of the historic preservation commission visits or views the location of the nominated structure or site, the historic preservation commission shall review and consider the nomination application pursuant the terms and criteria set forth in this chapter in an open public meeting. This meeting shall be scheduled within 30 days after the nomination application has been deemed complete.

G. If the historic preservation commission finds and determines that the nominated structure or site does not qualify for listing in the National Register of Historic Places at the current time or within five years of the date of the nomination, the nomination shall proceed no further unless such a 1277

determination is appealed to the city council with the owner's consent, subject to payment of the requisite appeal fee as set forth by city council resolution.

H. If the historic preservation commission finds and determines that the nominated structure or site qualifies as a historic resource pursuant to the terms and criteria of this chapter, the nomination shall be presented to the city council in the context of a duly noticed public hearing with the written recommendation of the historic preservation commission.

I. If the city council finds and determines after a duly noticed public hearing that the nominated structure or site qualifies as a historic resource pursuant to the terms and criteria of this chapter, the city council shall memorialize its action by a written resolution of the city council, which shall be duly recorded by the city clerk with the Riverside County recorder's office.

J. If the city council's action does not involve a remand to the historic preservation commission, then its action shall be deemed a final decision that is not subject to any further administrative or appellate review by the city.

K. In the event the city council decides to designate a nominated structure or site a historic resource pursuant to this chapter, the city shall notify the owner(s) of such designation via certified mail return receipt requested within 10 days of the city council's final decision.

L. Following designation of a property as a historic resource by the city council, the property owner shall be offered a historic resource plaque for placement at the location of the historic resource. In no case shall any historic resource plaque be placed on private property without the record owner's or owners' written consent.

M. Following designation of a property as a historic resource by the city council, the property owner shall be offered an opportunity to participate in the Mills Act Property Tax Abatement Program. (Ord. 833 § 4, 2003; Ord. 998 § 1, 2010; Ord. 1119 § 2, 2017; Ord. 1219, 7/18/2024) § 15.27.060. Nomination —Pending building permit applications.

A. No building permit shall be issued for major alteration or modification, construction, or demolition regarding any nominated structure or site while the nomination is actively pending review by the historic preservation commission and/or the city council, unless it is to prevent an undue hardship or to comply with an applicable law or ordinance or the city's chief building official or fire marshal determines in writing that certain facts and circumstances exist that require the issuance of a permit in order to prevent or abate an immediate threat to public health and safety.

B. In no event shall any building permit be withheld under this section for a period exceeding 90 days.

This subsection shall not apply to any minor alteration, major alteration or demolition building permit application pending appeal before the city council at the time of the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter.
(Ord. 833 § 4, 2003; Ord. 1119 § 2, 2017; Ord. 1219, 7/18/2024) § 15.27.070. Historic resource —Criteria.

A. The city may determine whether a particular structure or site qualifies for listing with the National Register of Historic Places upon a finding that the structure or site is at least 50 years of age and the following criteria are met:

1. The quality of significance in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering, and cultures is present in sites, buildings, structures and objects that possess integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association; and

2. That are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; or
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3. That are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past; or

4. That embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; or

5. That have yielded or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history.

6. In determining whether a particular structure or site qualifies for listing with the National Register of Historic Places, the city manager or designee, the historic preservation commission and the city council may consider as probative any bona fide historical analysis or report prepared by a qualified historic preservation professional.

B. The city may find a particular structure or site to be a historic resource upon finding that one or more of the following criteria are met:

1. The subject structure or site is representative of a particular architectural style or reflects special elements of a historical period, type, style or way of life important to the city;

2. The subject structure or site is associated with a business or use which was once common but is now rare or non-existent within the city;

3. The subject structure or site is representative of the evolution or development or associated with the cultural, religious, educational, political, social or economic growth of the city, county, state or nation;

4. The subject structure or site represents the work of a master builder, engineer, designer, artist or architect whose individual genius influenced an era;

5. The subject structure or site signifies an historic event or is associated with persons or events that have made a meaningful contribution to the city, state or nation;

6. The subject structure or site has a high potential for yielding information or archaeological interest;

7. The subject structure or site embodies elements of outstanding or innovative attention to architectural or engineering design, detail, craftsmanship or use of materials; or

8. The subject site contains an unusual natural feature.

C. In the absence of a showing that a famous or well-known individual has made significant contributions to the city, state or nation, a former residence of such famous or well-known individual should not qualify as a historic resource, unless the structure itself qualifies under the criteria set forth in this section.

D. A structure or site may qualify as a historic resource upon a finding that facts and circumstances exist that meet the criteria for placing the structure or site on the National Register of Historic Places and/or the California Register of Historical Places. (Ord. 833 § 4, 2003; Ord. 1119 § 2, 2017; Ord. 1219, 7/18/2024) § 15.27.080. Tolling.

The time requirements set forth in this chapter shall automatically be tolled during the course of any public hearing conducted pursuant to this chapter.
(Ord. 833 § 4, 2003; Ord. 1119 § 2, 2017; Ord. 1219, 7/18/2024) § 15.27.090. Historic resource —Regulations.
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All historic resources shall be subject to the regulations set forth in this chapter and any amendments to it.
(Ord. 833 § 4, 2003; Ord. 1119 § 2, 2017; Ord. 1219, 7/18/2024) § 15.27.100. Historic resource —Maintenance.

The owner of a historic resource shall keep and maintain a historic resource consistent with all applicable standards and regulations set forth in this code. (Ord. 833 § 4, 2003; Ord. 1119 § 2, 2017; Ord. 1219, 7/18/2024) § 15.27.110. Historic district.

A. The city council on its own or at the recommendation of the commission may without the owner's consent designate any defined geographic area within the city a historic district provided that the city council determines that the structures or sites within the proposed historic district share a similar history, related significance and common architectural identity with one another. Absent the owners' consent, the city shall not impose any special standards upon the maintenance, preservation or rehabilitation of any of the structures or sites situated within such a designated district.

B. If a majority of the total number of structures within a defined geographic area have been deemed to be historic resources pursuant to this chapter and a majority of the property owners within the defined geographic area provide their written consent, then that area may be designated a historic district at the request of the subject property owners or their bona fide representative(s), provided that the city council determines that the structures within the proposed historic district share a similar history, related significance and common architectural identity with one another and a majority of the subject property owners agree to adopt special standards via recordable conditions, covenants, restrictions or any other similar recordable instruments relating to the preservation and/or rehabilitation of the common areas that have been identified by the city to contribute to the overall integrity or character of the proposed historic district. Any request submitted for historic district designation by the owners or on behalf of the owners shall be presented to the city manager or designee for the historic preservation commission's review and recommendation to the city council.
(Ord. 943 § 2, 2006; Ord. 1119 § 2, 2017; Ord. 1219, 7/18/2024) § 15.27.120. Applications —Minor alterations.

A. Applications for minor alterations, as that term is described in this chapter, to the exterior of a historic resource or a structure under consideration by the historic preservation commission or city council for designation as a historic resource, shall be submitted on a form prescribed by the city to the city manager or designee for his or her review.

B. Upon receipt of a complete application which shall include the payment of the requisite application fee, the city manager or designee shall commence review of the subject application to determine whether the requested alteration may result in a modification of an architectural feature(s) or natural feature(s) that will have a detrimental effect on the defining character and/or architectural style of the exterior of the subject historic resource or one currently in the nomination process.

C. If the city manager or designee determines that the requested alteration will detrimentally affect a defining character and/or architectural style of the exterior of the subject historic resource, or one within the nomination process, then the city manager or designee may order up to a 21 -day stay on further processing of the subject permit application unless it is to prevent an undue hardship or to comply with an applicable law or ordinance or the city's chief building official or fire marshal determines in writing that certain facts ld•rr tances exist that require the issuance of the

permit in order to prevent or abate an immediate threat to public health and safety. The stay order shall not prevent or preclude the issuance of any other permits the chief building official or fire marshal have determined in writing are necessary to mitigate or abate a situation that poses an immediate threat to public health and safety.

D. During any such stay ordered by the city manager or designee, the city manager or designee may consult with the historic preservation commission to recommend to the applicant feasible alternatives to the proposed alteration.

E. If the applicant declines the alternatives recommended by the city manager or designee, the applicant may then appeal the city manager or designee's recommendation to the city council.

F. Within 21 days after receipt of the appeal, the city council shall conduct a noticed public hearing on the appeal. The city shall provide notice of the appeal hearing pursuant to Section 17.74.020(B) of this code.

G. The city council may extend the stay period an additional 21 days for further consideration or ratify, modify or reject the city manager or designee's recommendation.

H. Nothing in this chapter shall permit the city to deny a building permit application for a minor alteration to a historic resource, nor one within the nomination process, despite any alternatives recommended by the city. The city, however, reserves the right to deny a building permit application for a minor alteration based on other applicable provisions of this code not set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 833 § 4, 2003; Ord. 1119 § 2, 2017; Ord. 1219, 7/18/2024) § 15.27.130. Applications —Major alterations.

A. Applications for major alterations, as that term is described in this chapter, to the exterior of a historic resource or a structure under consideration by the historic preservation commission or city council for designation as a historic resource, shall be submitted to the city manager or designee on a form prescribed by the city.

B. Within 30 days of receipt of a complete application which shall include the payment of the requisite application fee, the city manager or designee shall meet with the applicant, conduct a site visit, and determine if the major alteration requires the preparation of a staff report regarding the subject application for the historic preservation commission to review and make a determination.

C. Prior to the historic preservation commission meeting at which the application will be reviewed and considered, each member of the historic preservation commission shall be required to visit or view the location of the nominated structure or site at the time and in the manner established by the city manager or designee.

D. The historic preservation commission shall review the subject application to determine whether the requested alteration may result in a modification of an architectural feature(s) or natural feature(s) that will have a detrimental effect on the defining character and/or architectural style of the exterior of the subject historic resource, or one in the nomination process.

E. If the historic preservation commission determines that the requested alteration will detrimentally affect a defining character and/or architectural style of the exterior of the subject historic resource, or one in the nomination process, then the commission with the consent of the city manager or designee may order up to a 21 -day stay on further processing of the subject permit application unless it is to prevent undue hardship or to comply with an applicable law or ordinance or the city's chief building official or fire marshal determines in writing that certain facts and circumstances exist that require the issuance of the permit in order to prevent or abate an immediate threat to public health and safety. The stay order shall not prevent or preclude the issuance of any other permits the chief building official or fire marshal have determined in writing are necessary to mitigate or abate a situation that poses an immediate threat to public health and safety. 1281

F. During any such stay ordered by the historic preservation commission, with the consent of the city manager or designee, the commission after conferring with pertinent staff shall recommend to the applicant feasible alternatives.

G. If the applicant objects to the alternatives recommended by the historic preservation commission, then the applicant may appeal the commission's recommendation to the city council.

H. Within 21 days of receipt of the appeal, the city council shall conduct a public hearing on the appeal. The city shall provide notice of the appeal hearing pursuant to Section 17.74.020(B) of this code.

I. The city council may extend the stay period an additional 21 days for further consideration or ratify, modify or reject the historic preservation commission's recommendation.

J. Nothing in this chapter shall permit the city to deny a building permit application for a major alteration to a historic resource despite any alternatives recommended by the city. The city. The city, however, reserves the right to deny a building permit application for a major alteration based on other applicable provisions on this code not set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 833 § 4, 2003; Ord. 1119 § 2, 2017; Ord. 1219, 7/18/2024) § 15.27.140. Building permit applications —Demolition.

A. Building permit applications for demolition, as that term is described in this chapter, involving a historic resource, or one in the nomination process, shall be submitted to the city manager or designee on a form prescribed by the city.

B. All building permit applications for demolition involving a historic resource, or one in the nomination process, shall be subject to an automatic 21 -day stay which shall commence upon the receipt of a complete application which shall include the payment of the requisite application fee. The 21 -day stay shall be waived if the city's chief building official or fire marshal determines in writing that certain facts and circumstances exist that require the issuance of the permit in order to prevent undue hardship or to comply with an applicable law or ordinance or to prevent or abate an immediate threat to public health and safety. The stay order shall not prevent or preclude the issuance of any other permits the chief building official or fire marshal have determined in writing are necessary to mitigate or abate a situation that poses an immediate threat to public health and safety.

C. Within 30 days after receipt of a complete application which shall include the payment of the requisite application fee, the city manager or designee shall cause the preparation of a staff report regarding the subject application and submit the staff report to the historic preservation commission for its review and recommendation to the city council.

D. The historic preservation commission with the consent of the city manager or designee and after conferring with pertinent staff shall recommend to the applicant feasible alternatives to the proposed demolition.

E. After the historic preservation commission meeting, the commission shall submit its recommendation to the city council which shall conduct a noticed public hearing on the subject application.

F. The city council may extend the stay period an additional 21 days for further consideration or ratify, modify or reject the historic preservation commission's recommendation.

G. The city council may order the immediate issuance of the demolition permit to prevent undue hardship or to comply with an applicable law or ordinance or to prevent or abate an immediate threat to public health and safety. The stay order shall not prevent or preclude the issuance of any other permits the chief building official or fire marshal have determined in writing are necessary to 1282

mitigate or abate a situation that poses an immediate threat to public health and safety. The city council shall prepare written findings that justify and support any such determination.

H. Nothing in this chapter shall permit the city to deny a building permit application for demolition of a historic resource, or one in the nomination process, despite any alternatives recommended by the city, other than the city's agreement to relocate the historic resource as set forth herein. The city also reserves the right to deny demolition based on other applicable provisions on this code not set forth in the chapter.

I. The city reserves the right to relocate any property within the city as an alternative to granting the owner a demolition permit. The exercise of this option shall be done with or without the owners sharing the expense, and shall be done expeditiously.
(Ord. 833 § 4, 2003; Ord. 1119 § 2, 2017; Ord. 1219, 7/18/2024) § 15.27.145. Reservation land —Tribal consent required.

The written consent of the Aqua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Tribe shall be required before the application or enforcement of any of the provisions of this chapter to lands located within the Reservation.
(Ord. 1119 § 2, 2017; Ord. 1219, 7/18/2024)
§ 15.27.150. Enforcement.

A. Any violation of the provisions of this chapter by any member of the public responsible for committing, causing or maintaining such violation shall constitute a public nuisance.

B. Any violation of the provisions of this chapter by any member of the public responsible for committing, causing or maintaining such violation shall constitute an infraction violation.

C. Any violation of the provisions of this chapter by any member of the public responsible for committing, causing or maintaining such violation shall constitute grounds for modification, suspension and/or revocation of any permit or license issued for any use or activity in or on the subject property.

D. The city reserves the right to seek additional remedies against any member of the public responsible for committing, causing or maintaining any violation of the provisions of this chapter such as, but not limited to, denying or revoking certificates of occupancy, issuing stop work orders and seeking injunctive relief.
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ATTACHMENT 5
CITY of R#INC o MIR14GC
11/19/2025 Via Email
James P. Bennette and David M. Cowan
70641 Tamarisk Lane
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
RE: Historic Preservation Case No. HP25-0006 - 70641 Tamarisk Lane Dear Mr. Bennette and Mr. Cowan:

The Historic Preservation Commission is of the opinion that you have done a wonderful job in providing detailed documentation on your homes historical significance. I am pleased to inform you that the Commission voted to recommend designation of your home as a Historic Resource to the City Council, and that it meets the criteria pursuant to our local Historic Preservation Program.

The City's Historic Preservation Program requires that the City obtain the property owner's consent to the nomination. The nomination process requires a public hearing before the City Council. Please indicate the property owners consent as to the requested nomination:

Property Owner(s) Names)
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Signature(s) Date
We will schedule your request for the next available City Council meeting once we receive a notification package. Per City requirements, you will receive notification of the public hearing approximately 15 -days in advance of the scheduled meeting.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (760) 328-2266.

Sincerely,
Ben Torres
Planning Manager
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ATTACHMENT 6
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2025
9:00 A.M.

MINUTES
Meeting Location:

City of Rancho Mirage
City Hall — Conference Room #3
69-825 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 A.M.

RoII CaII of Regular Commission Members:

Present: Chair Traupane, Vice Chair Leibowitz, Commissioner Braun, Commissioner Lopez, Commissioner Penn.

RoII CaII of Ex -Officio Members:

Present: Council Member Downs, Council Member O'Keefe.

Absent: Mayor Weill, Mayor Pro Tem Mallotto, Council Member Fromberg Edelstein.

NON -AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS — None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - July 30, 2025, Regular Meeting.

MOVED/SECONDED BY LEIBOWITZ/LOPEZ TO APPROVE THE JULY 30, 2025, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED 5/0.

ACTION ITEMS

1. Historic Preservation Case No. HP25-0007 - Request from Dr. Timothy Jochen and Lee Erwin (Property Owners) for exterior modifications at 37380 Marx Road.

Ben Torres, Planning Manager, presented the staff report.

David Prest, the architect representing the property owners, further elaborated on the proposed exterior modifications.

The following individuals provided public comments: Jane Janiqer.

A discussion ensued.

MOVED/SECONDED BY PENN/LOPEZ TO APPROVE EXTERIOR MODIFICATION AT 37380 MARX ROAD AS DETAILED IN THE STAFF REPORT. MOTION CARRIED 3/1 (WITH CHAIR TRAUPANE RECUSED).

2. Historic Preservation Case No. HP25-0006 - Request from James P. Bennette and David Cowan (Property Owners) of designation for the residence located at 70641 Tamarisk i�1�9�f e ...........s 11/19/2025 Historic Preservation Commission Me ti g n e Page 1 of 2

Lane. The property is not listed on the 2003 Historic Resources Survey (1974, Architect:

Stan Alan Sackley).

Ben Torres, Planning Manager, presented the staff report.

No public testimony was provided.

A discussion ensued.

MOVED/SECONDED BY LEIBOWITZ/BRAUN TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL THE DESIGNATION OF 70641 TAMARISK LANE AS A HISTORIC RESOURCE BASED ON

THE CRITERIA DETAILED IN THE STAFF REPORT PURSUANT TO RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 15.27.070. MOTION CARRIED 5/0.

3. Historic Resources Survey Update.

Ben Torres, Planning Manager, presented the staff report.

John Hyche, Urbana Preservation & Planning, provided an overview of the Historic Resources Survey Update.

The following individuals provided public comments: Richard A. Sherwood, Michael Stern, Mia Cottet, Susanne Callahan, and Jane Janiqer.

A discussion ensued.

MOVED/SECONDED BY TRAUPANE/LEIBOWITZ TO TABLE THE ITEM TO A FUTURE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 5/0.

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS —
Vice Chair Leibowitz requested a summary of properties listed in the Draft Historic Resources Survey Update.

ADJOURNMENT
The Historic Preservation Commission meeting was adjourned at 9:51 a.m.

Prepared by: Deanna Mendoza, Development Services Technician Date Approved by Historic Preservation Commission: 12-17-2025 i�1�9�f e ...........s 11/19/2025 Historic Preservation Commission Me ti g n e Page 2 of 2

ATTACHMENT 7

SACKLEY-SPARE RESIDENCE
Historic Site Nomination for
70641 TAMARISK LANE - TAMARISK COUNTRY CLUB
1974 - Architect: Stan Alan Sackley
Street elevation (north facing)
Rear elevation (south facing)
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SACKLEY-SPARE Residence
Architect: Stan Alan Sackley
Year: 1974
70641 Tamarisk Lane, Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270
Lot size: 19,166 sq ft, 0.440 acres
Living area: 4,902 sq ft
Actual area: 5,416 sq ft (includes garage)
APN: 674260005
Building type: Modern single family residence (1950-1990), 4 -bed, 4 -bath.

Legal description: LOT 107 MB 024/094 WONDER ESTATES
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SACKLEY-SPARE RESIDENCE
Historic Site Nomination for
70641 Tamarisk Lane, Rancho Mirage
1974 - Architect: Stan Alan Sackley

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Statement of Significance — page 4
Background / Historic context — page 6
Owners — page 9
Architect — page 15
Architecture — page 18
Criteria — page 20
Integrity Analysis — page 22

APPENDICES
Appendix 1: Maps, site plans, photos
Appendix 2: Grant deeds
Appendix 3: Press cuttings, other research

RESEARCH SOURCES
Accessing the Past: Palm Springs Library
AIA Biographical Archive
City of Los Angeles survey — (via Docomomo)
City of Palm Springs: Architectural Resources Survey
City of Rancho Mirage Historic Resources Survey
Desert Sun — archives (via CDNC)
Stanley Goodfriend Jr.

Cass Graff -Radford
Internet Archive
Late Modern Architecture by Charles Jencks (pub. 1980, Rizzoli) Los Angeles Times — archives
Los Angeles Public Library
Modernism Week
Michael Ostrow and Roger Stoker
Palm Springs Life magazine
Palm Springs Historical Society
PCAD
SWCA
The Palm Springs School — Desert Modernism, 1934-1975 (author: Alan Hess, pub. 2025, Rizzoli) Steve Treinen — author, local historian
UCSB: Frame Finder
USModernist.com
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STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE:

The Sackley-Spare Residence was designed in a powerful Late Modern style by Palm Springs architect Stan Alan Sackley, commissioned in 1973, it was completed in August 1974. It was a custom 'spec' home, for the owner of Lot 107: Alexander T. Spare, a retired Chicago attorney. Spare owned another home at Tamarisk Country Club, remodelled in the early 1960s by Sackley. The Sackley-Spare Residence at 70641 Tamarisk Lane was one of the later homes to be built along Tamarisk Lane (then called Avenue 37), with Lot 107 changing hands several times before it was finally developed. Sackley's re -design of Spare's Tamarisk Country Club home at 70906 La Paz Road gained local recognition when the cover of Palm Springs Life magazine in July 1965 featured Sackley's wife Carole floating in the pool of the Spare home on La Paz Road, with a caption that described Sackley as the designer of Spare's first Tamarisk home.

By 1974, Stan Sackley had made a name for himself as a custom home designer in Palm Springs. Following his graduation from the USC School of Architecture in 1961, Sackley formed a partnership with Los Angeles architect Herman C. Light, FAIA1, who taught at USC from 1959-1960 and was the project architect for Neutra's renowned Hall of Records building in Los Angeles (1962). The senior architect greatly helped Sackley in his early career. As Sackley & Light, they designed commercial projects in Los Angeles and Palm Springs. Within a short time, Sackley was happy to promote himself as a designer of custom homes and set up his own practice, Stan Sackley & Associates, while he continued his association with Herman C. Light at least through 1967. A 1966 Playboy magazine article about the James Hollowell Residence in Palm Springs, designed by Sackley, enhanced Sackley's reputation.

After Sackley designed this house on Tamarisk Lane, he designed homes in a similar style in Palm Springs, notably several on Caliente Drive in the Indian Canyons district. They featured Sackley's hallmark design elements, a floating central roof line, decorative details at entry, such as horizontal bands of pink granite, skylights punctuating the eaves around the house, high ceilings, mitred corners of glass in living areas, and more. Today, Stan Sackley is recognized as a significant modernist architect, in the same vein as his contemporaries Hugh Kaptur and Donald Wexler. His homes are highly sought-after by design aficionados and are frequently featured on Modernism Week tours. Sackley deserves his place in the pantheon of noted desert modernist designers; accordingly, he is listed in the 2025 publication: "The Palm Springs School — Desert Modernism 1934 —1975," as well as the City of Palm Springs Architectural Resources Survey (2016).

The Sackley-Spare house was developed in partnership with local real estate agent, Stanley Goodfriend. At the time, Goodfriend had been in the desert for only a couple of years, after a long career in real estate in the Chicago area. The 'Notice of Completion' for the home names Sackley and Goodfriend as the 'GS Partnership.' Of the subsequent owners, the most significant was Samuel Oschin, a Los Angeles entrepreneur and philanthropist whose name 1 https://aiahistoricaldirectory.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/AHDAA/ 8361/2201419789/LightHermanC.pdf
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graces the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center at Los Angeles' California Science Center which, when completed in 2025/26 will be the permanent home of the Endeavor Space Shuttle. Thereafter, Herbert and Gloria Cook owned the house for 30 years, until 2014.

People familiar with the house from the early days, including Stanley Goodfriend Jr. and local realtor Cass Graff -Radford confirm that the property has not been altered. 1291

BACKGROUND — HISTORIC CONTEXT:

When Thunderbird and Tamarisk Country Clubs opened in the early 1950s, the concept of building homes alongside fairways was launched. The success of these two clubs quickly transformed greater Palm Springs into the 'Winter Golf Capital of the World,' attracting celebrities and captains of industry, who built custom homes at both clubs.

The 2003 City of Rancho Mirage Historic Resources Survey states:
"Tamarisk Country Club opened on the former Harry Taylor ranch, purchased from San Francisco real estate and theater magnate Joseph Blumenfeld in 1952. Incorporated in 1951 by a group of 65 investors, including Hollywood notables Jack Benny, George Burns, Danny Kaye, Sol Lessor, and the Marx Brothers, Tamarisk attracted many members from the Hillcrest Country Club in Los Angeles. It also offered home sites along the fairways as a means of financing club improvements. The club opened in 1952, with a golf course designed by William Bell and renowned golfer Ben Hogan as the golf pro. With these beginnings, Rancho Mirage became the leader in the development of the Coachella Valley as the "golf capital of the world. " Attracting attention initially because of their well-heeled membership from the corporate and entertainment spheres, Thunderbird and Tamarisk focused the limelight by hosting tournaments such as the Women's Invitational, the Ryder Cup, and the first Bob Hope Classic."
While homebuilding at Thunderbird took off quickly, things moved at a slower pace at Tamarisk Country Club. Lots that were purchased by early members - as a benefit of membership and to help fund the building of the golf course- often changed hands for several years until an owner felt the time was right to build, as was the case with Lot 107.

The aerial views of Tamarisk Country Club shown on the next page, from 1964, show that 12 years after the club had opened, only 9 homes had been built along Avenue 37 / Tamarisk Lane. By 1983, shown in the second aerial image, this number had grown significantly, reflecting the 1970s era building boom and the city's growth following the incorporation of the City of Rancho Mirage in 1973.

From the 2003 City of Rancho Mirage survey:
"The construction of the country clubs and the associated residences coincided with another development that had profound implications for the character of the Rancho Mirage built environment.• the evolution of a "Desert Modern" style of architecture. The Desert Modern style was in many ways a domestication and refinement of the avant garde International Style of the 1920s and 1930s, and grew out of local architects' desire to adapt modern materials, techniques, and floor plans to the unique requirements of desert living. Characteristics include large expanses offloor-to-ceiling glass sheltered by deep overhangs extending from flat roofs and flowing interior floor plans that merged imperceptibly with the outdoors. Oriented to the rear, Desert Modern houses in Rancho Mirage embrace desert, swimming pool, and golf course views and outdoor access while front elevations are often shielded for privacy, with only clerestories and obscured glass panels adjacent to the entries providing light. Desert Modern houses appear light, with roofs floating above the glass walls and clerestories, and ceilings supported by thin steel or wood posts. In addition to glass, exterior materials include stucco, wood, slumpstone, and natural rock."
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This 1964 aerial view of Tamarisk Country Club shows Tamarisk Lane/avenue 37 to the immediate north of the club, running left to right horizontally, ending at Los Reyes. The chevron -shape roof of the Maranz House is at the far left. (Image: USGS, via Frame Finder/ UCSB)
The 1983 aerial view of the club shown here, illustrates how many homes were built in the period between 1964 and 1983 at Tamarisk Country Club. Lot 107 is now built, the fifth house from the (left) corner of Palm View and Tamarisk Lane. (Image: USGS, via Frame Finder/ UCSB). 7 1293

Using the 2003 City of Rancho Mirage Historic Resources Survey as reference, the Sackley- Spare Residence, Lot 107 purchased by Alexander Spare, for a house designed by Sackley in 1973 and completed in 1974, falls right on the cusp of the 'Country Club Era: 1951-1973' and 'Cityhood: 1973 — Present'. Its design is true to the ethos of the 'Country Club era,' with its private street elevation, and its dynamic and dramatic golf -course -facing rear elevation.

Late Modern homes used the same ideas as earlier modernist homes with many of the same materials, but with greater structural massing, increased volumes, expanded horizontal and vertical lines.

From the 2003 City of Rancho Mirage survey: '3.5 Cityhood: 1973 to Present':
"When the neighboring communities of Cathedral City and Palm Desert began to show interest in expanding their spheres of influence to encompass the new medical center, a movement to incorporate Rancho Mirage as a city was initiated. An election was held in which 85 percent of the voters favored incorporation, and on August 3, 1973, Rancho Mirage became the sixteenth city in Riverside County.

The mid -1970s witnessed a building boom, with 5,000 dwelling units reported in progress in 1974. Several municipal improvements were undertaken, including the construction of Fire Station #1 on Highway 111 in 1976, the opening of Whitewater Park in 1981, and the creation of the Bighorn Sheep Preserve in the hills. The development of country clubs, initiated with Thunderbird and Tamarisk, continued unabated, with the groundbreaking for the Sunrise and Rancho Las Palmas clubs. Commercial growth accelerated along Highway
This section of the 2003 survey concludes:
"Because resources constructed during this period are substantially less than forty-five to fifty years old, the usually accepted threshold for historic resources, and are not examples of the mid-century modern style that characterized Rancho Mirage during the Country Club era, evaluation of their historic significance in most cases will await fifrther passage of time."
Recently submitted updates to the City of Rancho Mirage Historic Resources Survey will explain how this period of architecture and city development evolved. With the passage of time, the 50 -year mark for 1970s homes has been reached, and the consideration of significant architecture from this era is now even more relevant. For a further summary of evaluating Late Modern historical resources, the national 20th Century historic preservation organization Docomomo provides a useful reference, based on the SurveyLA historic research survey.2
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OWNERS - (Lot 107, and house)

1. Ernie Alschuler, lot owner: 1956 —1961
Lot 107 of Wonder Estates, where this home was built in 1974, was originally owned by Tamarisk Country Club member Ernie Alschuler. Alschuler was a Chicago businessman whose company, Sentinel, manufactured radios in the 1930s and 40s, then televisions in the post-war era. He owned a home in Palm Springs. He and his wife were described in the Desert Sun as 'tireless civic workers'; he was on the board of directors for the first iteration of the Palm Springs Hospital in the late 1940s, then for the Palm Springs Museum. By the early 1960s, they had built themselves a 'palatial new home on Via Lola' (425 Via Lola) in Palm Springs, according to the Desert Sun (see Appendix 3), which eventually became the Sidney Sheldon Estate. Their final Palm Springs home was at Seven Lakes Country Club. Lot 107 at Tamarisk Country Club was left unbuilt, sold to Doris Hoffman in 1961.

2. Doris Hoffman: 1961— 1969
Hoffman was a Tamarisk Country Club member and successful amateur golfer.

3. Stanley Goodfriend: 1969-1972
Grant deeds for the property show that Chicago -based real estate developer Stanley Goodfriend and his wife Jeanne purchased the lot in 1969. They sold Lot 107 of Wonder Estates to Harriette Allen Sellwood in 1972.

4. Harriette Allen Sellwood: 1972-1973
Her husband, Richard Sellwood, was an attorney and an officer of First National Bank, who died in 1970. When Richard Sellwood died, his address was listed as 40286 Tonopah Road (Thunderbird Heights). Apparently, Stanley Goodfriend later purchased this home from Harriette Sellwood, as Goodfriend's address from 1972 until he died in 1975 was one and the same. (See Appendix 3). She sold Lot 107 to Alexander T. Spare in January 1973.

5. Alexander T. Spare: 1973 - first owner to commission a home for Lot 107 According to a vintage map of Tamarisk Country Club owners 'as of 1973,' published in Palm Springs Life in December 1973 (see below and see Appendix 1), and also according to the deed of ownership (Appendix 2), the next owner was Alexander (Alex) T. Spare. Alex Spare already owned a home at Tamarisk Country Club (Lots 41 & 42), at 70906 La Paz Road. 1295

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A'leading Chicago attorney' according to the Desert Sun in 1966, Alexander T. Spare was also the 'registered agent' for numerous Chicago companies, based on the 1963 certified list of domestic and foreign companies3, with most of the companies registered to his office address at 33 N. LaSalle in Chicago. Businesses were as diverse as Johnson Kiddie Rides and the Lake Tower Motel Corporation (which he still owned at the time of his death)4, coffee companies, the Long Realty Co., Mark Realty & Investment Co., Midland Building Corp., National Design Center, Quality House Inc., a company in his wife's name: R. H. S. Corp., and Spare Realty Inc. Clearly his main preoccupation was with commercial property.

Alex and Rita Spare started coming to the desert in the early 1960s. By 1961 they owned a house at 70906 La Paz Road, at Tamarisk Country Club, mentioned in the 1966 Desert Sun announcement of their daughter's engagement (See Appendix 3). The house appears to have been pre-existing, according to permits, built in 1958 by Marval Construction / Robert Marx, son of Gummo Marx, who also built the house next door. A building permit for a den and a bathroom addition were to be added by owner 'Spare,' completed in October 1964.

The home's pool was featured on the cover of Palm Springs Life in July 1965 and Sackley and Light were named as the home's designers in the caption. (That magazine cover is now also 3 Certified List of Domestic and Foreign Corporations for the year 1963:
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featured on a Palm Springs Life mug). Sackley's work on the house appears to be a remodel with additions, according to permits (see Appendix 1).

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In December 1973, Alex Spare died suddenly after a short illness. He was 69. However, his name is listed as co -title holder on the 'Notice of Completion' document for the new house at 70641 Tamarisk Lane, signed by Stan Sackley in August 1974 (See Appendix 2). Spare knew Sackley, as demonstrated by Spare's commissioning Sackley for his other Tamarisk home, in 1964. Sackley was designing speculative and custom homes during this era of the early 1970s; it is likely that Spare saw the new Tamarisk property as a good investment.

Stanley Goodfriend, realtor, is also named on the 'Notice of Completion' for the property.

The August 1974 Notice of Completion lists the owners as the G. S. Partnership — also as S.G.S. Partnership (on the same document): Goodfriend and Sackley = Stanley and Stanley Goodfriend and Sackley. Although Stanley Goodfriend lived in the desert full time for only two years before he died, he had been a member at Tamarisk Country Club since the mid 1960s. He and his wife had initially purchased Lot 107 in 1969, before selling it in 1972.

Goodfriend and his wife Jeanne eventually moved to the desert full-time in 1972 from Chicago, choosing their desert home on Tonopah Road in Thunderbird Heights (previously owned by the Sellwoods, subsequent owners of Lot 107). It is likely that they already knew Alex Spare through their real estate connections in that city. Goodfriend was subsequently involved in the sale of several large homes in Rancho Mirage, both at Tamarisk and Thunderbird Country Clubs. According to his son, Stanley Goodfriend Jr., in an email exchange with this document's author, from May 2025:
"My father was an attorney and he received his degree from the prestigious U. of Chicago Law School. He did not practice law very much but was the right-hand man and VP of Arthur Rubloff, a big time commercial real estate developer and owner of Arthur Rubloff & Co., which was the 2nd largest real estate firm in the country in the '60s and early '70s. My father was instrumental in the development of a number of large apartment and commercial projects in Chicago, most notably Carl Sandburg Village, a 10,000 -unit apartment development that opened in the early -mid '60s and became condos in early '80s.

I bring this to your attention as my recollection is that the development of the property (at 70641 Tamarisk Lane) was driven by my father due to his aforementioned expertise and connections through Tamarisk, which had a large Chicago membership. He and Stan Sackley were good friends and it was very much a joint project. My father put together the investors and determined the feasibility of the project as well as its development finance and construction. I remember this very clearly, so I'd like him to get some credit for being the driving force behind it...I was in graduate school at UCR and finished my degree in late '75, two months after he passed away. He spoke about the project often. He was much more sophisticated than the run of the mill residential realtor. I say this with my own career knowledge as an owner of a successful commercial and residential mortgage firm.

Hope this helps. So much fun seeing this house as it was cutting edge at the time." Indeed, most owners of the lot were from Chicago: from the Alschulers to Doris and Sol Hoffman, to the Goodfriends and Alex Spare. Goodfriend died in September 1975, at the age of 63. According to his obituary, he had lived in the desert since 1972. The 'G.S.

Partnership' was listed on the 'Notice of Completion' as owner, but the deed listed Alex Spare as owner; he was presumably the finance behind the home's development. Alex Spare's wife was executor of his will and was responsible for the subsequent sale of the home. (See Deeds, Appendix 2)
The house appears to have gone on to the open market following Alex Spare's death. In March 1974, the Desert Sun advertised a house offered for sale by Stanley Goodfriend. It matches the location and description, as well as its status as 'just being completed.' 12 1298

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In June 1974, Rita Spare, Alex Spare's widow, sold the property to Solomon R. and Rebecca D. Baker, just one month before the house was actually completed. (See Appendix 2, Deeds)

6. Solomon R. Baker and Rebecca D. Baker: 1974 —1983
He was a successful Los Angeles industrialist, owner of Baker Industries. As major philanthropists, their foundation donated substantial sums to Cedars Sinai Hospital and Jewish organizations. According to the grant deed signed on July 1974, (See Appendix 2), Mr. and Mrs. Solomon R. Baker paid the sum of $237,500 to Spare's widow, Rita Spare, for the house purchase.

7. Samuel Oschin: 1983-1992
Oschin was a Los Angeles -based entrepreneur, real estate developer, banker, philanthropist and world traveller. Among his many interests were medicine, the arts, astronomy and several Jewish charities. The 48 -inch Schmidt telescope at the Palomar Observatory is named for him, as is the planetarium at the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles. The Space Shuttle 'Endeavor' will be based at the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center upon its completion (2026) ( https://californiasciencecenter.org/about-us/samuel-oschin-air-and- space-center). The Comprehensive Cancer Institute at Cedars -Sinai also bears his name. 5

8. Herbert & Gloria Cook: 1992 — 2019
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often playing golf with the former President. By the late 80s, he left the sporting goods business to start a real estate investment firm. His wife was also an avid golfer, she died in 2014. According to his 2018 obituary in the Denver Post, "Off the fairway, one of his great joys was spending time with his friends and family at his home in Cherry Creek and the Tamarisk Country Club in Palm Springs."6

9. Badiha and Pierre Alwan / Alwan Family Living Trust: 2019 - 2023

10. James Bennette & David Cowan: 2023 — today
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ARCHITECT: STAN SACKLEY (1937 — 2001)
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Born in Los Angeles in 1938, the son of Robert and Rose Sackley who moved from New York to California before he was born. Not much is known about Sackley's early life, however he appears in the Palm Springs High School student alumnus 1988 reunion book, so he may have spent some of his youth in Palm Springs. His father owned a manufacturing company and there seems to have been family wealth in Sackley's background. Records show that he graduated from USC School of Architecture in 1961.' By 1964, he appears in the Palm Springs telephone directory, married to Carole, and living on Sybil Road in Palm Springs. One of his first jobs — a remodel for a Tamarisk Country Club homeowner, Alex Spare, appears to have been undertaken in 1964. The first record of a custom home designed by Sackley is for the 1965 John Simon Residence at 601 Avenida Granada8, at the Canyon Country Club in Palm Springs, the original drawings for that home give Stan Sackley the lead credit and name him as the draftsman on behalf of 'Sackley & Light'. This was one of several homes that he designed in this neighborhood; the home was included in the Signature Home Tour during Modernism Week 2024.

One of the elevation drawings for the John Simon Residence in Palm Springs (1965) shows 'Sackley & Light' as architects with Stan Alan Sackley as designer
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A 1965 Desert Sun article shows Stan Sackley 'looking over plans' for an office building in Indio, as architect with 'Sackley & Light'. Sackley received high -profile media coverage in Playboy magazine when the Palm Springs home he designed for his attorney friend, James Hollowell, was featured as a 'Playboy Pad' in the April 1966 issued of the magazine. (See Appendix 3). Sackley also completed his own home, right opposite Hollowell's, at 1300 Sagebrush, in 1966. Both homes are post and beam construction and considered to be fine examples of Sackley's modernist designs. By 1967, Hollowell had purchased a lot on North Palm Canyon and commissioned Sackley & Light to design the office building at 655 N. Palm Canyon, completed in 1970.

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By the early 1970s, Stan Sackley's career as a custom home designer in the Palm Springs area was well established. He increased his public profile by becoming a director for the city's annual Desert Circus. His best-known homes are from the 1970s, many on lots that he purchased on Caliente Drive in the Indian Canyons area of Palm Springs. These are now sought-after examples of 'late modern' design and often featured on Modernism Week tours. Sackley's work in the desert appears to have continued until 1985. Local records show that Sackley subsequently moved to Beverly Hills. A Los Angeles Times article from 1986 quotes Sackley as a 'retired architect.' He amassed an important collection of classic cars, later sold at auction through Christie's after Sackley passed away.

More recent research has revealed that Sackley returned to work on desert area projects shortly before he died. Two press cuttings from the Desert Sun, from July and December 2000 (see Appendix 3) record that Sackley & Associates had been retained to design a new development in Andreas Hills, and even include a captioned photograph of Sackley at the development site. One of these later articles describes Sackley as having worked with Oscar Niemeyer on the design of Brasilia (perhaps as a student intern, given the city was completed before Sackley graduated!). Other claims made in the article are similarly difficult to prove. A list of known Sackley projects is attached in Appendix 3; the Palm Springs Historic Site Preservation Board's survey includes Stan Alan Sackley as a local modernist architect.
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ARCHITECTURE
The architecture of the Sackley-Spare Residence can be described as 'Late Modern.' This means that significant elements of Modernist architecture and 'Desert Modern' exist as they did in the 1950s and 1960s, but from the late 1960s Late Modern (1968 — 1980) design took on more sculptural forms, increased massing, greater volumes, and expanded / exaggerated horizontal and vertical planes. The Sackley-Spare Residence is not only typical of Sackley's designs in this era, but it is arguably his most experimental and successful. It occupies a 10,000 square foot site, comprises four bedrooms and four bathrooms in nearly 5,000 square feet of living space (5,416 square feet including the garage) in a mostly rectangular shape. The front elevation is defined by its glazed entry flanked by stucco, windowless walls, with the only decoration being the distinctive horizontal bands of pink granite.

Sackley was using many 'Late Modern' elements in his designs from the mid -1960s onwards, with sculptural forms in evidence in the John Simon Residence (1965, Palm Springs) as well as the Hollowell Residence (1965, Palm Springs). As his style evolved in the 1970s, the volumes and massing increased, but one sees repetition of design devices and details by Sackley that make his homes easy to recognize both externally and internally. Indeed, this being one of his earlier 70s homes, and one of the largest of this era, the Sackley-Spare Residence was arguably the style guide for all the Late Modern homes that he subsequently designed. The design features below are distinctively 'Sackley' and all the elements listed are represented in the Sackley-Spare Residence.
- Flat roofs, long horizontals, often with a central section raised above adjacent wings - Deep cantilevered overhangs
- Use of blade walls to shield recessed windows
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- Bold forms and planes
- Ceiling height windows
- Extra high ceilings
- Full -height doors (interior and exterior)
- Exaggerated volumes
- Textured block walls as ornamentation
- Glazed exterior walls / outdoor space adjacent to bathrooms - Mitred glass at corners of living spaces / dining areas / primary bedroom - Recessed windows flanked by blade walls that create vertical lines intersecting with the roof's horizontal planes.
- Limited ornamentation, such as narrow bands of colored granite as featured at the Sackley-Spare Residence
An additional feature for some Sackley homes was the offset garage that obscures the garage door from the street view and allows for a semi -circle driveway or forecourt, as it does at the Sackley-Spare Residence. The front (street elevation) is notable for the horizontal bands of pink granite interspersed with stucco that punctuate the main elevation and flank the garage entry. The unusually wide area of glazing to the main entry creates an inviting front atrium or entry court. To the rear of the house, the south elevation is one of 18 1304

Sackley's most dramatic, with the central living room windows forming a ceiling -height bay window, while the adjacent living area ceiling -height windows are substantially recessed under deep eaves providing drama and shade. This elevation is further enhanced by the long, low horizontal steps leading down to the pool, flanking a textured brick planter wall.

The homes that Sackley designed along Caliente Drive in Palm Springs bear similarities in use of materials like bands of granite, textured block walls, cut-outs in roof overhangs, mitred glass, and bathrooms adjacent to light wells. Most were in the region of 3,000 + square feet and followed a rectangular plan that Sackley provided on the larger, custom homes like the Sackley-Spare residence or the later 1981 Jerry Herman residence (See photos in Appendix 1).

A further evaluation of Sackley's work in Palm Springs can be found at the US Modernist archival website, which features Sackley's projects here:
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(At the time of writing, there were errors in this list of his work, which names him as FAIA (he wasn't, but Herman C. Light was), and the residence on Pequeno Drive has since been identified as being by architect John Walling. US Modernist has been advised.) The following website presents a useful description for 'Late Modernism' with relation to historic preservation. httos:// www.swca.com/news/2017/08/what-late-modernism-means- for-historic-preservation
One extract: "What qualifies as "Late Modernism?" A few of the architectural features contributing toward that classification include a horizontally oriented building plan, ribbon windows, flat or shed roof, use of industrial materials like concrete, and very little exterior ornamentation."
There is also useful information on the Docomomo website which refers to Late Modernism in Los Angeles. https://docomomo-us.org/news/surveyla-citywide-historic-context- statement-late-modern-1966-1990
Of particular note, the quote from author Charles Jencks book entitled, 'Late -Modern Architecture,' (pub.1980, Rizzoli) "There are many ways to characterize Late -Modern architecture and most of them can be reduced to the single notion of exaggeration. Late - Modernism takes Modern architecture to an extreme in order to overcome its monotony and the public's boredom with it."
In 1986, according to Docomomo, "Jencks articulated his original definition, stating that "Late -Modernism is mostly "late" because it is still committed to the tradition of the new," and unlike Postmodernism, "does not have a complex relation to the past, or pluralism, or the transformation of Western culture — a concern with meaning, continuity, and symbolism." Ultimately, according to Jencks, "Late -Modernism" is "pragmatic and technocratic in its social ideology and from about 1960 takes many of the stylistic ideas and values of modernism to an extreme in order to resuscitate a dull (or cliched) language." 19 1305

CRITERIA:

Criterion 1: Events: The resource is associated with events that have made a meaningful contribution to the nation, state or community. The Sackley-Spare Residence is not associated with any meaningful events.

Criterion 2: People: This criterion recognizes properties associated with the lives of persons who made meaningful contributions to national, state or local history. The Sackley-Spare Residence is not associated with anyone who made a meaningful contribution to history.

Criterion 3: History. The resource reflects or exemplifies a particular period of national, state or local history. The Sackley-Spare Residence exemplifies a custom residence of the Late Modern era in Rancho Mirage, at the time of the city's incorporation, and on the cusp of the city's mid -70s expansion. The Sackley-Spare Residence therefore exemplifies a particular period of local history.

Criterion 4: Construction. The resource embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction. The Sackley-Spare Residence includes the distinctive Sackley characteristics: narrow, horizontal roof profile and deep cantilevers achieved by the use of steel in the construction. The innovative placement of the HVAC in the slab instead of the roof also helped to achieve the very narrow horizontal roof profile. Therefore, it qualifies under this criterion 4.

Criterion 5: High Artistic Value. The resource presents the work of a master builder, designer, artist, or architect whose individual genius influenced his age, or that possesses high artistic value. Graduate of the renowned USC School of Architecture, Stan Alan Sackley's career was set on a successful path by his partnership with senior Los Angeles architect and USC professor, Herman Charles Light, FAIA. This partnership secured Sackley's future. By the time Sackley's house for James Hollowell was published in Playboy Magazine in April 1966, Sackley was a confident designer of modernist architecture in the Palm Springs area.

Success continued throughout the 1970s, when his designs developed into Late Modern, this era represents his most significant contribution to the architectural legacy of Palm Springs. His Late Modern homes have become instantly recognizable and highly sought- after, through features shared by many of his custom and spec home designs:
- Flat roofs, long horizontals, often with a central section raised above adjacent wings - Deep cantilevered overhangs
- Use of blade walls to shield recessed windows
- Private front elevations
- Bold forms and planes
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- Extra high ceilings
- Full -height doors (interior and exterior)
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- Recessed windows flanked by blade walls that create vertical lines intersecting with the roof's horizontal planes.
- Limited ornamentation, such as narrow bands of colored granite as featured at the Sackley-Spare Residence
Homes by Sackley from the 1970s are frequently featured on Modernism Week tours. The Sackley-Spare Residence is the only known house by Sackley in Rancho Mirage and represents an architect at the height of his design powers, using all the elements of Late Modern design that he went on to use for his Palm Springs home designs. Therefore, it qualifies under this criterion.

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Integrity Analysis (using U.S. Secretary of Interior Standards)

INTEGRITY
Integrity is the ability of a property to convey its significance. To be listed in the local registry, a property must not only be shown to be significant under the criteria, but it also must have integrity. The evaluation of integrity is sometimes a subjective judgment, but it must always be grounded in an understanding of a property's physical features and how they relate to its significance. Historic properties either retain integrity (that is, convey their significance) or they do not. The definition of integrity includes seven aspects or qualities.

To retain historic integrity a property will always possess several, and usually most, of the aspects. The retention of specific aspects of integrity is paramount for a property to convey its significance. Determining which of these aspects are most important to a particular property requires knowing why, where, and when the property is significant. The following sections define the seven aspects and explain how they combine to produce integrity.

LOCATION
Location is the place where an historic property was constructed or the place where an historic event occurred. The relationship between the property and its location is often important to understanding why the property was created or why something happened.

The actual location of a historic property, complemented by its setting, is particularly important in recapturing the sense of historic events and persons. Except in rare cases, the relationship between a property and its historic associations is destroyed if the property is moved. The Sackley-Spare Residence remains in its original location and therefore qualifies under this aspect.

DESIGN
Design is the combination of elements that create the form, plan, space, structure, and style of a property. It results from conscious decisions made during the original conception and planning of a property and applies to activities as diverse as community planning, engineering, architecture, and landscape architecture. Design includes such elements as organization of space, proportion, scale, technology, ornamentation, and materials. A property's design reflects historic functions and technologies as well as aesthetics. It includes such considerations as the structural system; massing; arrangement of spaces; pattern of fenestration; textures and colors of surface materials; type, amount, and style of ornamental detailing. The Sackley-Spare residence's essential characteristics of form, plan, space, structure, and style have survived intact. The structural system; massing; arrangement of spaces; and original details such as the horizontal bands of pink granite flanking the entry, remain in place. Fenestration patterns are consistent with those used by Sackley on similar projects in the Greater Palm Springs area at this time. Vertical shallow blade walls provide shade to tall, narrow windows. The design of the Sackley-Spare Residence remains as it was and is typical of Sackley's designs of this era.

SETTING
Setting is the physical environment of a historic property. Whereas location refers to the specific place where a property was built, or an event occurred, setting refers to the character of the place in which the property played its historical role. It involves how, not just where, the property is situated and its relationship to surrounding features and open 22 1308

space. Setting often reflects the basic physical conditions under which a property was built and the functions it was intended to serve. In addition, the way in which a property is positioned in its environment can reflect the designer's concept of nature and aesthetic preferences. The house is set back from the road by a deep driveway and motor court. Low pony walls on either side of the driveway near the street are believed to be original and help guide one's view towards the front of the house. The low pony wall to the right of the driveway also serves to ground the house, while creating the illusion of privacy from the street. The setting of the Sackley-Spare Residence continues to reflect the designer's original intent in its relationship of site and structure.

MATERIALS
Materials are the physical elements that were combined or deposited during a particular period of time and in a particular pattern or configuration to form a historic property. The choice and combination of materials reveals the preferences of those who created the property and indicate the availability of particular types of materials and technologies. The Sackley-Spare Residence exterior surface materials: stucco finish, lack of fenestration to front elevation; glazed entry with central door opening to entry court; bands of horizontal pink granite at entry; intersecting horizontal and vertical planes, offset garage and semi- circle motor court, stacked brick work, blade walls to shelter tall vertical windows, high walls of glass to rear elevation to embrace golf course and mountain views. The materials continue to express the physical elements designed during the building's period of significance; the pattern and configuration that forms the residence survive intact.

WORKMANSHIP
Workmanship is the physical evidence of the crafts of a particular culture or people during any given period in history or prehistory. It is the evidence of artisans' labor and skill in constructing or altering a building, structure, object, or site. Workmanship can apply to the property as a whole or to its individual components. It can be expressed in vernacular methods of construction and plain finishes or in highly sophisticated configurations and ornamental detailing. It can be based on common traditions or innovative period techniques. Workmanship is important because it can furnish evidence of the technology of a craft, illustrate the aesthetic principles of a historic or prehistoric period, and reveal individual, local, regional, or national applications of both technological practices and aesthetic principles. Examples of workmanship in historic buildings include tooling, carving, painting, graining, turning, and joinery. The workmanship of the Sackley-Spare Residence is consistent with housebuilding workmanship of the era.

FEELING
Feeling is a property's expression of the aesthetic or historic sense of a particular period of time. It results from the presence of physical features that, taken together, convey the property's historic character. For example, a rural historic district retaining original design, materials, workmanship, and setting will relate the feeling of agricultural life in the 19th century. The Sackley-Spare Residence continues to express the desirable and recognizable aesthetic of a Late Modern home. Accordingly, the residence retains its original integrity of feeling.
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ASSOCIATION
Association is the direct link between an important historic event or person and a historic property. A property retains association if it is the place where the event or activity occurred and is sufficiently intact to convey that relationship to an observer. Like feeling, association requires the presence of physical features that convey a property's historic character. For example, a Revolutionary War battlefield whose natural and man-made elements have remained intact since the 18th century will retain its quality of association with the battle. Because feeling and association depend on individual perceptions, their retention alone is never sufficient to support eligibility of a property for the National Register. The Sackley-Spare Residence is an important example of a Late Modern custom desert home; it is the only known original house by Sackley in Rancho Mirage.

INTEGRITY SUMMARY: The Sackley-Spare Residence appears to be in excellent condition and continues to fully represent the original design intent of architect Stan Alan Sackley.

This integrity analysis confirms that the building and site of the Sackley-Spare Residence still possess all seven aspects of integrity. The original footprint of the Sackley-Spare Residence remains intact. In summary, the residence still possesses a sufficiently high degree of integrity to qualify for historic designation.

SUMMARY: This evaluation finds the Sackley-Spare Residence eligible for listing as a City of Rancho Mirage Historic Site.
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APPENDIX 1
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30 Contemporary photos of 70641 Tamarisk Lane. All photos are from 2025 unless otherwise noted. Note: Lengthy research via numerous sources has not uncovered any vintage photographs of the home other than vintage aerial views shown above. However, photos of other Sackley homes are included for reference purposes.

Front (north) elevation.

Front (north) elevation, entry and garage.
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Garage, north west corner.

Front elevation (north) and entry courtyard.

Front (north) elevation and entry detail, looking east. 32 1318

North east corner, looking north. Skylight/ roof cut-out detail.

East elevation, north east corner.

East elevation, looking south. Block privacy wall here may have been added after home completion. 33 1319

East elevation, looking north.

South east corner looking west
Rear (south) elevation, looking north.
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Rear (south) elevation, showing detail of stacked brick window separations to living room bay.

Planter wall and low steps down to pool deck.

Rear (south) elevation, showing south east corner. Details include mitred glass for kitchen eating area, blade wall that provides shade as well as privacy from main kitchen to outdoor dining area; skylight/cut-out detail at roof corner. Height differences in central horizontal plane and adjacent wings. Textured brick walls used for decorative accents in central planter wall and adjacent outdoor walls around pool area.

Rear (south) elevation, looking north west. Details include the textured brick wall separation to living room bay windows, illustrating the detail of the wall also continuing inside the living area (also illustrated in 2023 interior shot below); mitred glass at each side of the living room bay. Also well illustrated: the variation in roof horizontal planes and the design detail of the drop down to pool area with wall and steps detailed. 35 1321

2023 image (real estate listing) shows textured, stacked brick walls dividing windows continue inside.

Rear (south) elevation, looking north east. Details: mitred glass, elevation changes to house and to site, Wall details around pool. Deep cantilevered overhangs shown here and below provide passive shading to living areas.

Kitchen — dining corner with skylight cut-out in cantilevered overhangs, and mitred glass corner windows. 36 1322

West elevation looking north, shows roof cut-outs/skylights, mitred glass at corner, blade walls providing privacy and shading windows.

Southwest corner looking south. Kitchen windows (above countertops, sink, etc.) Cut-out details in roof eaves.

NOTE: This image shows the similar kitchen -dining elevation of the 'Sackley Chase' house on Caliente Drive on the 2025 MW tour; it is included here to show the similarities between the two houses, with mitred glass in kitchen -dining area, and corner roof cut-out. The blade walls on the Sackley-Spare Residence are deeper allowing for greater shade. 37 1323

West elevation looking north shows recessed access to kitchen via full height sliding glass doors.

West elevation looking south, golf cart garage and utility door.

Rear of garage, north west corner.
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Comparable homes by Stan Alan Sackley in Palm Springs:

Jerry Herman Residence by Stan Sackley, 1981. Palm Springs Front entry, Jerry Herman Residence
Rear elevation, Jerry Herman residence, Palm Springs.
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We're about halfway through
2015, but there is still plenty of time to check out
home tours and other fun events! We are particularly excited about the Stan Sackley Showcase events happening on Friday, Feb. 20 and Saturday, Feb. 21. During the 1970s, architect Stan Sackley designed a number of stunning homes along Caliente Drive in Palm Springs. featuring his trademark flat roofs, strong horizontal and vertical lines, and courtyard entries. On Friday evening, you can enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and 70s music by the Gand Band at the 1976 Stan Sackley residence recently renovated by . On Saturday, tour five Sackley- designed homes, including one that was his personal residence. Both events benefit Modernism Week (a 501(c)(3) charity).
2015 Modernism Week event features several Stan Sackley designed homes. The home featured above at 2299 Caliente Drive features the same horizontal bands of granite at the entry as those at the Sackley-Spare Residence. Also shown below in a 2025 photo.
2299 Caliente Drive, by Stan Sackley. 1976. Photograph: 2025. 40 1326

2336 Caliente Drive, Indian Canyons, Palm Springs. 1975 by Stan Sackley. Opened during Modernism Week 2021.

Previously owned by Michael Ostrow and Roger Stoker of Grace Home Furnishings. Textured block walls are a decorative feature.
2277 Caliente Drive, Indian Canyons, Palm Springs. 1976 by Stan Sackley. Rear elevation. Opened during Modernism Week 2025. Owned by Michael Ostrow and Roger Stoker of Grace Home Furnishings. Additional images shown below from the same property.
'Exterior' entry atrium /hallway provides an inviting, shaded space between double doors from driveway to double doors at home's entry, as at Sackley-Spare Residence, where this is a more pronounced space. 41 1327

Narrow vertical windows, and varying roof heights at 2277 Caliente Drive.

Rear elevation, 2277 Caliente Drive.

Rear elevation, 2277 Caliente Drive, shows central roof floating above two adjacent wings. 42 1328

Side elevation of house shows skylights in roof, recessed windows, mitred corners at 2277 Caliente Dr.

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John Simon Residence: 2024 photograph.
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43 APPENDIX 2
Notice of Completion
Grant Deeds
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SUBJECT T(:

1. Covenants. conditions. 'e trictl::s. reservations.
casements. rights and rights of way of recn_^d.

2. Taxes of record.

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On __IY}:La 1961 before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in add for said County and State, personally diFrared EftNEST Ai.scuu KR and LEONOPY A.

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SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER'a WIC
DOCUMENTARY TRANSFER TAX f /3e,�.

SIONtD dRIOT OR AOMT RUM NAME
Grant Deed
PAID
Da. Paula Tu
W. D. RAIDER
RIV. CO. RECORDER
THIS IORM PtJRNPIMID NY TITLE INSURANCE AND TRUST CONRANY FOR A 4.iLIT.4RLE C)NSWF:RATIIIN,'receipt of Mhirh h hereby acknowledged, DORIS HOFFMAN, a married women
lurch, t;:tANT151 ICI STANLEY L. COODFRICND and JEANNE H. GOODFRI.END, husband and wife an Joint tenants
the follow ins, deleribed real property in the
County of RIVERSIDE
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, State of Californ.a:

Lot 107 of WONDER ESTATES as per map recorded in hook 24, Pages 94 and 95 ccf Maps, Records of Riverside County.

SIIBJEC'e TO' General and Special Taxes fur the fiscal year 1969/1970, a lien not yet payable.

Covenants, conditions, restrictions, reservations,
easements, rights and rightb of way of record, if any.

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1969: Doris Hoffman sells to Stanley and Jeanne Goodfriend 47 1333

SECONDING NECYIESTEO /T
reHEN IECOSSED /AIL TO
Robert A. Schlesinger
343 So. Pala Canyon Dr.

Palm Springs. California 9226

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For a valuable consideration receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, STANLEY L. GOODPRIEND and JEANNE H.

Dated. _January 5a. 19.72,

Nome Mr. Alexander T. Spore
Street Add,o 70906 La Paz Rd.

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RE0 IANIS REQUESTED BY

IAMB MOM MML TO
Alszaader T. Spero
70906 La Pas Rd.

Lot 107 of Wonder Rstates as shown by Hap ea file in look 24 paps 94 sad 95 of Haps. Riverside County Records.

Dated Jarary 29■ 1473......_._.__._

END RECORDED
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Darristte Allen Sellvoed, as Trustee
of the Darrietts Allen Sen.:mod

3.11.10s re•••t #2
Mail Tax Settlement To-
Name Atsmender T. Spare
Street Address 70906 La Pas ad.

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AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO
¥NACKLEY & ASSOCIATES
7 NO. PALM CANYON
FtiNIAM SPRINGS, CALIF. 92262
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NOTICE OF COMPLETION
Notice purosnt to Section 3993, Code of Civil procedure, must be filed within 1D days after completion. See reveres side for Complete requirements. _
Notice Is hereby given that:

1. The undersiened it owner o.ca rporene officer of At owner ofthe 00orastt or estate stared below in the properly hereinafter described:

2. The full name of the owner is . Gabe efainS14t0

3. The full address of the owner is I POI AP. 'FACIA CAN11' j 1,112 L 1:;%64-14 I4fig 1 SZlez

4. Thy amnia orthe-furthest er .stet. or die sienna is, . _ 11f other then fee, strike "Ire fo.'• and irsmm, for example, "hurdre* under contract of purchase." or "rotate 4 B. The full names end full Orissa's ofirmone, ifany,who hold title with the undersigned as Point tenants or as tenants in common ere:
- 'follisE,P61e 4 Cblleg?

7. mie60of Eharpntrac cry, for such work of improvement was `�7j(Q7—iFa{llf no contractor for reek Improvement tea whole, insert "nonc•) ��{{�� (Date� ot Connell �l

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VERIFICATION
I, the undersigned, op: I am the litreenrellie,
the declarant of the foregoing
I"President or, "Menener of "A partner of", Owner of", Mel notice of camplmiod; I time reed old nodes of completion and know the contents thereof; the same Is true of my own knowledge. t declare under penalty of perfery, that the foregoing is fo rec e and cornet. as AbalLidge • 7 191, et
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END RECORDED DOCUMENT , W. D. BALOGH. COUNTY RECORDER
Notice of Completion, August 7th 1974.

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Improved real property in the City of Rancho Mirage, County' of Riverside, State of California, legally described as:

Lot 107 of WONDER ESTATES as per map recorded in Book 24, Pages 94 and 95 of Maps, records of said County.

SUBJECT TO: Currant covenants, conditions, rest_ictions, reservations, rights, rights of way and easements of record.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.
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CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY
AND MIMEO LTECOTIOEO SViAIL TO
wnn.r i HERBERT COOK and GLORIA COOK
m�A 131 So. Eudora St.
165 Denver, CO 80222
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SPACE AIOUE THIS LIME FOR RECORDER'S USE
OOC,VMENT ARV TRANSFER TANS 1'U53'BD_
..%COMPUTED ON FULL VALUE OF PROPERTY CONVEYED.

OR COMPUTED ON FULL VALUE LESS LIENS ANO
ENCUMBRANCES REMAINING AT TIME OF SALE.

S.rllwe dt Decwrenl e. ;titan, darormmq toms Fum Nona
Individual Grant Deed

MAII TAX
STATI ME.NTS TO

STEWART TITLE
ANttu
1992: Oschins sell to Herbert and Gloria Cook
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Lawyers Title Company
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:

MIA 'I MY; S i nl t t1 4l -r ..

Badiha Alwan
723 W. Mariposa Ave
E1 Segundo, Ca
90245
DOC # 2019-0336604
08/29/2019 04:26 PM Fees: $20.00

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Title Order No.: 619641759 Escrow No.: 009587 -KC
AP#: 674-260-005-4
GRANT DEED TRA# 017-017

RECORDING REOUFSTED HY:

Old Republic Title Company
Order No.2607201155-56
Escrow No. 23743 -DD
A.P.N. 674-260-005

MAIL TAX BILL
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:

JAMES P. BENNETTE
70641 TAMARISK LANE
RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270
DOC # 2023-0031601
02/02/2023 10:34 AM Fees: $92.00

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SPACE ABM/EMS LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE

See Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hercof.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal
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Signature
(Seal)
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My Commission Expires 07/20/2029

ULISES HERNANDEZ
COMM. #2297677 z
NOTARY PUBLIC. CALIFORNIA SO

LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Mail Tax Statement to: SAME AS ABOVE or Address Noted Below 2023: Alwan Trust sells to David Cowan, James Bennette
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APPENDIX 3
Press cuttings and other
Reference materials
58 1344

Los Angeles contractors, will
handle alterations and con-
struction to bring the 41 -
year -old brick building at
I22 E. Washington Blvd. up
to standards of modern-day
architecture.

When complete, the build-
ing will be the 330,000 sq. ft.
home of Bardon of Holly-
wood, importers of men's
shirts and knitwear.

Architects for the $500,000
project are Sackley and
Light, with Herman Charles
Light in charge.

Light said the project will
utilize decorative masonry
panels and anodized alumi-
num on the exterior.

Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited without permission.

Los Angeles Times, August 15th 1965 — an early project by Sackley & Light 59 1345

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msa: the plea orr nr nimme Pin+c PI the Palm Sph:p area n eryreud by Carole bctloy n else I. m the pone if the Tamarisk Country CIA, IA, of Ale and Mrs AI'Y T. Spare Cwelc la lh xHc of Stan Alan Satkley, of d, ...tee. Cl firm of tlekley and Ltyhr (Palm Wog. ao.l Lot Angeles). who veey..A the home.

Photography by George Lindblad
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Carole Sackley on the cover of Palm Springs Life, April 1965 at the home of Mr. and Mrs Alex T. Spare 60 1346

Mr, S'"":'''' i 7111 1"-C f
LO • ING OVER plans for the new Indio Professional Of.

19 October 1965
SecretarieG. Set
Meet Tonight.

S A C k! f Y

Hollowell's house was featured on an AAUW home tour in 1971 "to feature the latest in architectural design." 68 1354

1300 Sagebrush, 1966. Designed by Stan Sackley, opposite that of his friend James Hollowell ('Playboy').

SACKLEY
CUSTOM
HOMES
Ph. 324.4030
Desert Sun, 17th June 1966 — Sackley 'Custom Homes' ad
22 April 1967
►n

4.l:.

Professional Building
Set for Palm Canyon
Ben Blank co announces a
parcel of land has been recent-
ly purchased in the fe0 block of
North Palm Canyon Drive by
lames Hollowell, local attorney.
11w ground will be uttbied for
'he erectron of a professional of.
lice building
It was revealed that the con-
templated .structure will be a
complete departure from the
typical Palm Springs concept of
iff ee buildings The entire sur-
face of ,he >t!e will be devoted
merle?) to parking factlllees and
•ho actual office space will be
..antatned m Ile two stories
abnve ctreet level.
"I'tir der tgn of the building is
by the firm of Ssekley and
Iaght, Herman Charles IMP,
F.A.I.A. architect and &an Alan.
of Palm Spnega and
Los Angeles.

HntloweJ will occupy
We of the building for Qle-1�tu
offices and the architectural
firm of • , .• aad light will
also occupy office apace. It is
expected that it* remaining of-
fices will be leased to other
processional tenants prior to fin.
ot1 completion
The transaction w as handfed
through the real estate offices
of Ben Blank Co, certi ted pm.
petty managers and real esc.e
Desert Sun, 22nd April 1967. Stan Sackley — still practicing as Sackley & Light' designed the office building at 655 North Pam Canyon Drive for his attorney friend, James Hollowell, the same client for whom he designed the 'Playboy House' on Sagebrush in Deep Well. The building is still there today.

The ad below explains more about the building and its location. 69 1355

Can partition approximately :000
fret independent of tow offices
If desired. Must see to appreciate.

Ample free panting, _ ' '_•
L n . ( 325-7272.
■
Desert Sun, 30th April 1971
655 N. Palm Canyon today (Google image).
70 1356

FORTt•Fi
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Desert Sun, February 23rd
Ap
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WASHINGTON
second highest di
Vietnam war wa
The Marines asks
for the first time
The Johnson
also weighed a I
sal to call up
reserves.

The Defense I
the April draft
men —only 1,200
Vietnam war r
inducted in Octe
Pentagon also
Politic'
Halts
On Pa

SAIGON (CPI)
today halted the
trio Imperial Pal
await a political
Saigon on whi
artillery and air
this final object
without support,
1968. Sackley is the named architect for the new US Social Security Building on Tahquitz MacCallum Way (at Avenida Caballeros).
1357
71 Tuesday. Aril 16, flit
Palm Springs. C.lihntl.

C. E Retratw and Sian Alan
• of Palm Springs
Charles Luckman Associates of
Los Angeles: William F Cody
& :Associates and William L.

Betraun C E & Doty C W artht
247ETahquitzMcCallumWy
PS pgs .325-3090
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Betraun and Doty architects at 247 E. Tahquitz McCallum Way (phone directory entry, 1966).

Archifecfs (Cont'd)
Mellin William F
Mbr American Institute Of Architects
671 North D SanBernardino 885-3296
Outcault John F
Member AIA
Ofc 73925. Hwy 111 PalmDesert. FI 6-6286
Ricciardi Robt H
Mbr. American Institute Of Architects
73744 Hwy 111 PalmDesert FI 6-2212
Sackley & Light
Herman Charles Light FAIA Architect
Stan Alan Sackley
247 Tahquitz McCallum Wy
PSpgs 324-4030
2333 Beverly IN LA 213 381-7987
Wallace Wesley V
Call sCollect
591 W Devonshire Hemet 658-8008
Wexler Donald A Architect & Associates
Mbr American.Institute Of Architects
Wexler & Perlin-Boggio
Architect & Engineers
Suite 10 -Professional Park
199 Civic Dr PSpgs 327-1388
Williams & Williams AIA
Oasis Bldg.

OPEN HOUSE
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 1 to 5 P.M.

CANYON REALTY OFFERS CANYON

COUNTRY CLUB EXCLUSIVES
NEW CUSTOM LUXURY 3 bedroom den 3: baths o.esue
walk n doers control Iotuum old sesunty systems mabk
baths on 'enorto floors and stereo system Moray outttand .rag features to o-„merous to mention looted on the t2'h green w,th o spectoculot we* Walled In onwry 3800 So
't brable ate° Atthdectur&I designed rd bu+ by
8 Assouotes tot the Most Dncnm,nanng
PRICED AT $175,000
2421 CALIENTE
Desert Sun ad 14th July 1972 for 2421 Caliente Drive
73 1359

CANYON COUNTRY CLUB

PALM SPRINGS — Andreas
Pont m near g sellout with Doti
bur fee-tard roles sit neater n
ere oorrndlry of estate stns and
spoc °stab homes
Dan Belay of Noltflke Dimino -
mom and the torte Deana rte
rape salon d one d the San' reg-
ard communes el sands n
eta deeonsad both tubers and
couples realy.'ming and eager b
build hones n the sewn-
ramp Awe twain caul h rtrm
prime Otis
YMh W W tors d our pmie
slim add. waMpxoven cd tram
holy Yuri; said Barley We start-
ed easter 716 yoar wth 29 skis
olkmd Stites tat ono. 25 sees
have been clamed "
Eaten saes are peered et prE;
raroma=Ira h g r5200.000sb
the mx4400.W0e. Carroatade
lob n Ira Men Canyon area go
t to well pan tie odionOdbr
nark
"Our concept has teen furl the
RiDGr'If" 'iii
Designer selected
for Valley project
PALM SPRINGS „n Air
Sackley of Sackley and Assoc,
ales. Ridge Mounlan's Ilrst•rourto
pack for is NI -Star team of ardu
tects. wrl Wag 38 years d expe-
nartce and an intonational repu-
tation for architecture as an an
form to the hassle development
He served as the design assis-
tant to Oscar Niemeyer in ere p an-
nng ce he coy of Braslka. located
n the heart d the Brazils Amazon
Iisi e n the early 1960s, cleated
high nse n Hang Kong, vllas in
Antigua and Mexico. and desgned
both resdental and resort protects
in Hawaii and Nassau
Ridge Mountain
Demean Heavies Decpbpnknr
Weber 2 105 S Palm Canon
Dere Palm Springs
limeades Teepees on Ste saes
eke m 325 1877
.Ridge Mountain offers a unque
opporMory for architecture that
takes full advantage al kmeess
news on the last natural Mode
property n the City," he sail
Sackley in conjunction with
Gist wig design three hones la
the community . The estates will
range in sue from 6.500 square
Slan Alan Sackley Is designing three homes for Ridge Maun- lain project. He is a USC school of architecture graduate.

Mee to 8.000 square feet and lea- No fwrn paces have been set for lure a blend of rtdgerous stone, the architect's estates for the glass and wood n nalkdmen- Midge Motntan. They are expea- slonal torms ed to start in the S3-mlkon large
Desert Sun - July 2nd 2000
Above and below:

Projects designed by Stan Alan Sackley who returned to desert architecture shortly before he died in 2001.

Ah Dn Cat Pn in tt
Project has four remaining sites
Andreas Pointe.

All but low of the 29 Andreas Pone homes we domed.
med.
mnon-AUar wxrw sae trasl nit
rust a mho i , ' sae Baley 'We le
able b titer lots n be one haI to
three -wader ale range ode to
accommodate the large 'ernes
now sternum tuyors an deter
mnoa b own '
Sorre rl ire Arden Porto I Ca
owners lane a pttaerrrA ter de-
stining aria bulkang Mae tan
hmk ash rte hap el thou pre-
teoed archer,
Others are weans sr Hcnrfils
vinolpnmt b start a sores of
hones to oevekgrqnl tree rod
roan ear'ry n' tat men ynr'
Desert Sun, December 2nd 2000
DIMkper rkry its fhH'pnvl n.

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phis r tae yeas P* Corr'
Bait b Bar, Ili: ,n., Cr bep.
a'd nmtee: N 4.a•e'a ',rata aid he
ml'NI
Ileac er wornerr ah
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IradnmM C Ito RN/0113234M
AMIbr1 Stan Alan SarkMy —
dria¢r deedo d Andma6 Pores
As sudnAod several glom b
nn oty Ir teem
Grace approvals we receved,
most:Irv, wit start nnredelsq
en erred a-krd hands ? al rid
to Motrd at pens somewhere
new flan d I mild,
located in a virtual w,d4ree
zone surrounded try 'reenter,
wens, Ardleas Porte s hxaled
on Bogert Tral rd Amanda Soo
W. Nye ca Scum Palm Canon
fin. e n south Pam Springs
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75 Stan Alan Sackley: Palm Springs area project list (known) 1964: Alex Spare Residence (remodel, additions) — 70906 La Paz Road, Rancho Mirage, Tamarisk Country Club.
1965: John Simon Residence — 601 East Avenida Granada, Canyon Country Club, Palm Springs (Sackley & Light)
1965: James Hollowell Residence —1325 Sagebrush (featured in Playboy magazine, April 1966), Palm Springs
1966: Indio office building (Sackley & Light)
1966: Sackley home, 1300 Sagebrush, Palm Springs.
https://www.redfin.com/CA/Palm-Springs/1300-S-Sagebrush-Rd-92264/home/5695434 1968: Liever Residence, 2250 S. Yosemite, Palm Springs (Canyon Country Club) 1968: U. S. Social Security building, Palm Springs (991 Tahquitz Way) 1969: Sunrise Way apartment building (144 units) for Ted Mandinach and Ed Grush 1969: Mandinach Residence, 2165 Silverado Circle, Palm Springs 1970: 655 N. Palm Canyon — offices for James Hollowell
1971: Americana Garden Apartments for Ted Mandinach and Ed Grush, 400 N.

AN AUGUST WEDDING
. s^•d Mr. Alexander T Spare
tin. engagement their
`n, P•rd pe. In Stuart L.
•,; of N mnelka. !II.
spare auended the Louver.
..t A•vnna and the Chicago
Institute
ou, who is the UM of Mr and
Da., u G Scoti- s.dl be
euned n t,,ne from Hamilton
Returns to
Co//ege Studies
II wag -early to hed. early to
v ' for Madeleine and Dick Bag.
"Brian Few Year's Eve. They
�rre rte early on the first day
of the new sear to drive their
daughter, Jodi, into Lae Angeles
for her trek back to Colley of
the Pacific. Vele in L. A. they
•yoved the Billie Barnes Revue et
• I.a Palmas Theatre and saw
r it
Desert Sun, 4th January 1961, shows that Alex T. Spare was in residence at 70906 La Paz at Tamarisk by January 1961.
77 1363

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CONTRACTOR PLAN FILE
The permit for Alex Spare's remodel by Sackley is dated October 1964. 78 1364

Alex Spare, owner of Lots 41 & 42 on La Paz Rd, Tamarisk Country Club, Palm Springs Life Dec. 1973

Desert Sun, 12 December 1973
Spare
Funeral services were held at
noon today for Alexander Togo
Spare. 69, 70906 La Paz, Rancho
Mirage.

Spare died Monday at Desert
Hospital following a short
illness. A native of Chicago, he
had been an attorney there be-
fore becoming a Tong -time
Rancho Mirage resident.

He is survived by his widow.

Rita Spare, a son. Anthony E.

Spare of Hillsborough; a
daughter. Penny Scott of Ri-
verwoods,lll.; and a sister. Eva
Karp of Chicago.

The service was conducted by
Rabbi Joseph Hurwitz of Tem-
ple Isaiah at Wiefels And Son
Mortuary Chapel. Interment
was in Desert Memorial Park.

Desert Sun, 12th December 1973
80 1366

4 March 1970
F5,1 4
OBITUARIES 1:

Richard Sellwood
a
* / Desert Sun / 30 September 1975
Desert Sun, 30 September 1975
Goodfriend
Rosary will he recited at A: 30
tonight at the Palm Springs
Mortuary Chapel and Requiem
Mass will he al 10 a m Thurs-
day at Our Lady of Solitude
(•athol:c Church for Richard'
Matthew Sellwood. 4 0• 2 II A
Tonopah St, Thunderbird
County' Club
Sellwood dyed Sunday at a >
local hosp:tal foltnw:ng a
lengthy Illness He was $
A native of Minnesota. he had
been a resident of Thunderbird
MCI
for the past three years. lie r.
was an attorncs
Survivors are his widow,
Harriette: one son, Richard M
Seltwnod 111 of Connecticut.
one daughter, Mrs Carter
Cleveland of Maryland: and
seven grandchildren
Msgr George Rice, par.or of
Our Lady of Solitude. W .1: off:.
crate. Rural tall! tMe r t1r'f•r!
Memorial Park
Sellwood obituary — Desert Sun, 4th March 1970
I'm ate funeral sees Ices Will
he held for
&3. id 40 3s; Tum.pah Rancho
Mirage. Mho d,rd Sunday in
Etsenhuwer Medical ('enter
Hospital
.\ native of Chicago. hr had
spent all but the last three
years of hts life there He spent
his last three yearn in Califor-
nia
(:udlrlend Is survived by his
widow. Jeanne, five children.
.loan Irons James. Lee, Stanley
and Kn Goodfriend, and IMn
grandchildren
Ile had tarn president of the
real estate firm he founded
(ardfrirnd Hoer & Immrll
He Mas a graduate of the
University of Illinois, gained a
law degree from the t'niversdy
of ( hwragu and had Men a
mayor in the C S. Air Force fur
five years
He was a past president of
the John Howard Association
and the Greater North Michi
Kan Avenue Assoktal tun in
Chicago Ile had served as
president of the lio'wntown Club
of Chicago and was om the
nuyur s committee for civil
rights
(orally, Goodfriend had
served as chairman of the Red
Cress and was a director of
l'nited flay of the Revert
Adddnmally. he had taught
real estate al Collette of the
Desert and had been a member
of Tamarisk Country Club and
the Racquet t'luh
In lieu of flowers the family
requests donations be made to
the • ' I ani'rr
Research Memorial Fund or
Eisenhower Medical ('enter
N'tefels and Sim Mortuary Is
in charge of funeral arrange-
ments
Wasserman
Funeral se•rvors *ill to. held
at 3 p ni Wednesday al Hillside
Memorial Chapel in Hrsrrly
Hills fur Isadore Di asserman,
:6 of 439 Acemda Granada.
whit died Sunday in Desert
Hospital
Rabbi Joseph M Ilurstdr al
Palm Springs and Rabbi Meyer
Heller of Ion Angeles Mill teen•
duct the wniers
Ile is sunned by his widow.

Molter Wasserman. a daughter.

Rase Lien of lei Angeles. two
sums. Harry and Joe Wasser-
man of loss Angeles, Mousier'
in Israel. nine grandchildren
and two great-grandchildren
Murray
Funeral services *ere held
today for Corrine IIdchru'k
Murray M. of 73-171 Larrra.

Palm Dese-rt. who died Sunday
in Indio Community Hospital
The srnues were held at
R trf is and Sons Funeral
I'hapel Interment was pro ate
A native of Mulhall. Okla ,
she had heen a resident of Palm
Desert for 36 years For seten
year' she was manager of The
Gates of The Revert Lodge
Motel in Palm Desert
In lieu of sowers it is re•
lui•sted that donations he made
Goodfriend obituary — 30th September 1975
(note: same address)
81 1367

Gesalfncnd is a gradual,
the L'msersny of 111mon
the Umsently ttf Olean.

Schaal. and has been a Hral
Estate Broker in Illinois son
Il135
Moeday. December 17. 1973 — THE DESERT SUN - All
a a a a
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82 do.co1mo,mo_
News , Article
Explore Modern
Events Support Engage
SurveyLA Citywide Historic Context
Statement: Late Modern,
1966-1990
August 20, 2020
Author
Daniel Paul
Q
Docomomo — webpage reference to SurveyLA Historic Context Statement: Late Modern 1966 —1990. h ttps://www. docomomo-us. orq/news/surveyla-citywide-historic-context-statement-late-modern-1966-1990 83 1369

State of California ❑ The Resources Agency

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

PRIMARY RECORD
Other
Review Code
Primary #
HRI #
Trinomial
NRHP Status Code
Reviewer
Date
Listings

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P1. Other Identifier:

DPR 523A (9/2013)
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*Required information

State of California ❑ The Resources Agency

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

PRIMARY RECORD
Other
Review Code
Primary #
HRI #
Trinomial
NRHP Status Code
Reviewer
Date
Listings

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P1. Other Identifier:

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*Required information

State of California ❑ The Resources Agency Primary #
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#

BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD
*Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) Sackley-Spare Residence

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State of California ❑ The Resources Agency Primary #
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#

BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD
*Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) Sackley-Spare Residence

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Limited ornamentation, such as narrow bands of colored granite as featured at the Sackley-Spare Residence B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) *B12. References:

State of California D The Resources Agency Primary #
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#

BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD
*Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) Sackley-Spare Residence

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City Council Staff Report
Environmental Assessment Case No. EA25-0003 and Preliminary Development Plan Case No. PDP25-0003 — Global Wildlife Discovery Museum — Applicant: Prest Vuksic Greenwood Architects. Consideration of a Single -Story 21,967 Square Foot Museum on a 6.78 Acre Project Site. Location: 69934 Highway 111 (APNs:
689-040-023, -025, & -028)
DATE
ITEM #
January 15, 2026
PUBLIC HEARINGS - 6C.

Presented To
Presented By
Mayor and City Council
Lezlee Perez, Assistant Planner

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026 -(Next -in -Order), Adopting and Approving the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH#2025100436) for the Proposed Project Based on Environmental Assessment Case No. EA25-0003; and

2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026 -(Next -in -Order), Approving Preliminary Development Plan Case No. PDP25-0003 Regarding the Proposed Global Wildlife Discovery Museum.

DISCUSSION
Project Summary
The applicant is proposing a new single -story 21,967 square foot museum. The museum will provide interactive exhibits, virtual habitats, conservation labs, and live educational events. Display areas will include representations of the animals, birds, reptiles, flora, and fauna in their natural environment. No live animals are part of the museum.

The museum will also include an outdoor plaza with a fountain, a main parking lot, and an overflow parking lot with separate access from Mirage Cove Drive. The project includes three lots that will be merged into one parcel for a total of 6.78 acres. The subject property falls within the General Commercial (C -G) zoning district, which allows museums. The entitlement package includes applications for the Environmental Assessment (EA) and Preliminary Development Plan (PDP).

Planning Commission
On December 11, 2025, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the proposed project. Staff presented the highlights of the proposed project, and one public comment was received during the public hearing. As summarized in the meeting minutes attached to this report, the Commissioners asked questions, which staff and the applicant's team addressed. After due consideration of the staff report and public testimony, the Planning Commission made the following motion:

MOVED/SECONDED BY AGOSTINI/BEALE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -PC -06 RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS:
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1. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -(NEXT -IN -ORDER), ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE

MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM AND MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (SCH# 2025100436) FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT BASED ON ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CASE NO. EA25-0003; AND

2. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -(NEXT -IN -ORDER), APPROVING PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN CASE NO. PDP25-0003 REGARDING THE PROPOSED GLOBAL WILDLIFE DISCOVERY MUSEUM.

MOTION CARRIED 5/0
Planning Commission's findings, determinations and actions are based on contents of the Planning Commission Staff Report, attachments and Staff presentation for the proposed project, and all public documents, records and references related thereto submitted or provided at or prior to the Planning Commission's consideration of the item; testimony and/or comments from the applicant and its representatives submitted or provided at, or prior to the Planning Commission's consideration of the item, if any; and testimony and/or comments from all persons that were provided in written format, or correspondence, at, or prior to, the Planning Commission's consideration of the item, including without limitation public comments made at the meeting.

Updated Conditions of Approval
The following is a summary of the modifications made to the project based on the public comments received and Planning Commissions input from the December 11, 2025, Planning Commission meeting. • Condition of Approval #38 has been added to remove one of the bus parking spaces (three remaining bus parking spaces) and increase the landscape buffer from 10.5 feet to 20 feet along the east property line to the bus parking.
• Condition of Approval #39 has been added to provide a new six -foot -tall block wall along the eastern side of the overflow parking lot.
• Condition of Approval #40 has been added to provide a security and maintenance plan to address unauthorized access and trash management for the back -of -mountain area, which includes a wrought iron gate/fence and block wall enclosure.
• Condition of Approval #41 has been added to ensure that all proposed block walls and fencing comply with the required setbacks.
• Condition of Approval #42 has been added to provide a 30 inch to 36 -inch -high landscape screen across the overflow parking lot frontage that is adjacent to Mirage Cove Drive. • Condition #43 has been added to provide more Date Palms along Highway 111. Final spacing and planting frequency shall match the adjacent streetscape and shall be aligned with the existing Date Palms spacing across the street.
• Condition #44 has been added regarding the removal of the existing chain link fence located north of property.
• Condition #45 has been added, which may require additional landscaping or other screening measures if the City determines that verifiable noise and/or vehicle light impacts occur on any portion of the project. • Condition of Approval #50(a) has been modified to incorporate a right turn pocket at the main driveway approach, a conceptual design is shown in Attachment 12 for reference.

Environmental Determination
An environmental assessment application was submitted for the proposed project, and the determination was made that the project required an Initial Study. An Initial Study has been prepared resulting in the recommendation to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND). Mitigation measures were recommended for Biological Resources, Cultural & Tribal Cultural Resources, and Geology and Soils. A Notice of Determination will be filed with the Riverside County Clerk once a final determination has been made by the City Council. The complete Initial Study, along with the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, is included in Attachment 5 — Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration.

A Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration was published in the Desert Sun on October 12, 2025, and distributed to interested parties on October 9, 2025. The Initial Study/ Mitigated Negative Declaration was circulated for a 30 -day public review period starting on October 13, 2025, to November 12, 2025. One letter was received from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). A response to comments was included in the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration
AB 52 Tribal Consultation:
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Assembly Bill 52 (AB 52) requires lead agencies to notify their local tribes about development projects. It also mandates lead agencies to consult with Tribes if requested and sets the principals for conducting and concluding the required consultation process. Pursuant to AB 52 consultation requirements, the City contacted 11 tribes and representatives provided by the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC).

Pursuant to AB 52 consultation requirements, the City of Rancho Mirage initiated a 30 day consultation period from May 19, 2025, to June 18, 2025. During the consultation period, the City received three comment letters from the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (ACBCI), Morongo Band of Mission Indians, and the Quechan Indian Tribe of the Fort Yuma.

The Quechan Indian Tribe of the Fort Yuma Reservation declined consultation and deferred to local tribes for comment. The Morongo Band of Mission Indians requested project materials, cultural resource documentation, and survey reports. Similarly, the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (ACBCI) requested cultural resource documentation and survey reports. The City promptly provided all requested documentation to both tribes. Both the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and the Morongo Band of Mission Indians requested consultations.

Following discussions with both tribes, it was agreed that the ACBCI's request for monitors would take precedence, with the Morongo Band of Mission Indians stepping in only if ACBCI was unable to fulfill this role. The City and ACBCI successfully concluded their consultation at the end of August 2025. No additional comments were received from other tribes.

Noticing Requirement
RMMC Section 17.74.020, Hearing and notice, requires that all property owners, as shown on the county's latest equalized assessment roll, within a 500 -foot radius of the boundaries of the subject parcel(s) be notified of matters requiring a public hearing. If the number of property owners to whom the notice would be mailed is less than 25, then the mailing radius is required to be increased to 1,000 feet as measured from the exterior boundaries of the subject parcel.

On December 30, 2025, public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within a 500 -foot radius of the parcel boundary and posted at the City's designated community posting sites pursuant to the requirements of RMMC Chapter 17.74. Notification of the public hearing was published in The Desert Sun newspaper on January 4, 2026.

All written public comments related to the City Council's review of the proposed project received prior to the publication of this agenda packet, including any comments received for consideration of the Planning Commission, have been attached as Attachment 13; any oral testimony or comments made, including those by Developer, it's representatives, or public, if any, can be found on the video recording of the meeting on the city's website and were reviewed by the City Council prior to City Council's consideration of the item. All items were made publicly available at the same time as they were made available to a majority of the council in accordance with the Brown Act.

Attachments
Attachment 1 -12/11/2025 PC Staff Report
Attachment 2 - Revised Conditions of Approval
Attachment 3 - Aerial Photo
Attachment 4 - Public Hearing Notice
Attachment 5 - Mitigated Negative Declaration
Attachment 6 - Draft Notice of Determination
Attachment 7 - Draft 12/11/2025 PC Minutes
Attachment 8 - Draft PC Resolution
Attachment 9 - Draft CC Resolution MND & MMRP
Attachment 10 - Draft CC Resolution PDP
Attachment 11 - Exhibit Booklet
Attachment 12 - Turn Pocket Exhibit
Attachment 13 - Public Comments
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ATTACHMENT 1
Planning Commission Staff Report
Environmental Assessment Case No. EA25-0003 and Preliminary Development Plan Case No. PDP25-0003 — Global Wildlife Discovery Museum — Applicant: Prest Vuksic Greenwood Architects. Consideration of a single -story 21,967 square foot museum on a 6.78 acre project site. Located at 69934 Highway 111 (APNs:
689-040-023, -025, & -028)
DATE
ITEM #
December 11, 2025
PUBLIC HEARINGS - 4B.

Presented To
Presented By
Planning Commission
Lezlee Perez, Assistant Planner

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025 -(Next -in -Order), adopting and approving the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH#2025100436) for the Proposed Project Based on Environmental Assessment Case No. EA25-0003; and

2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025 -(Next -in -Order), approving Preliminary Development Plan Case No. PDP25-0003 regarding the proposed Global Wildlife Discovery Museum.

DISCUSSION

1. Applicant:

2. Request:

3. Location:

4. Project Size:

Prest Vuksic Greenwood Architects
Consideration of a single -story 21,967 square foot museum that will be located south of the Atrium Shopping Center. The project contains three parcels that will be merged into one parcel totaling

6.78 acres.

The project site is located at 69934 Highway 111 (APNs: 689-040- 023, -025, & -028)
295,337 square feet (6.78 acres)

5. Existing Land Use and GeneralVacant Land, Existing Parking Lot, & Rock Outcrop; General Plan/Zoning: Commercial (C -G)

6. Date Application Deemed Complete: October 6, 2025
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Project Summary
The applicant is proposing a new single -story 21,967 square foot museum. The museum will provide interactive exhibits, virtual habitats, conservation labs, and live educational events. Display areas will include representations of the animals, birds, reptiles, flora, and fauna in their natural environment. No live animals are part of the museum.

Background and Existing Conditions
The project site is located south of the Atrium Shopping Center, which is bounded by Highway 111 to the west, and Mirage Cove Drive to the south. The project site consists of three lots and contains a rock outcrop that rises to approximately 100 feet. Due to the rock outcrop, only 2.27 acres of the project site can be developed. The project site contains existing curb and gutter, sidewalk, and a 33 -foot -wide driveway along Highway 111.

One of the three parcels was previously developed for the Chart House restaurant built in 1978. The Chart House was designated as a local historic resource on October 21, 2004. In 2012, the building suffered severe fire damage and was demolished on March 19, 2013. Since then, the project site has remained vacant and unused. Although the restaurant was demolished, the parking lot next to the Atrium remains and will be reconfigured for the proposed project.

Currently, the project site consists of a rocky hillside, an aging parking lot, and scattered vegetation.

The project applicant held a community meeting on April 30, 2025, at the project site, and invited surrounding property owners to learn about the proposed project. Approximately ten people attended the meeting.

Site and Surrounding General Plan, Zoning, and Land Uses The land use designation for the project site is General Commercial (C -G). The C -G zoning district allows for the development of museum uses, in addition to a variety of commercial uses. Please refer to the table for the surrounding zoning designations and land uses.

General Plan and Zoning Designation
Land Use
Project Site
General Commercial (C -G)
Vacant Land, Parking Lot, & Rock
Outcrop
North
Neighborhood Commercial (C -N)/ Residential High-
Density (R -H)
The Atrium Shopping Center/ Desert
Braemar
East
Residential High -Density (R -H)/ Mobile Home Park
(MHP)
Small Mountain Condominiums/ Rancho
Mirage Mobile Home Community
South
General Commercial (C -G) & Highway 111 West
Specific Plan, District 7
Highway 111 & Vacant Land
West
General Commercial (C -G) & Highway 111 West
Specific Plan, District 1
Mirage Cove Drive & Vacant Land
Preliminary Development Plan Case No. PDP25-0003
The Preliminary Development Plan (PDP) for the project includes a 21,967 square foot museum building and various site improvements, including landscaping and parking lot enhancements. A PDP application was submitted as part of the entitlement package to provide architectural and site details for the project area of the 6.78 -acre subject site.

The Exhibit Booklet (Attachment 9) includes a preliminary grading and drainage plan, utility plan, photometric plan, landscape plan, shared parking exhibit, demolition plan, site plan, fire -access plan, floor plan, elevations, roof plan, color and materials board, and photo renderings.

Preliminary Grading and Utility Plan — Pages 3 & 4
Pad Height
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The developable portion of the site is relatively flat, except for the approximately 100 -foot tall rock outcrop that is on the eastern portion of the site. The applicant is proposing minimal to no grade changes to keep and maintain the same grading characteristics that the vacant site currently possesses. The main parking lot contains a gentle slope from Highway 111 to a low point in the northeastern main parking lot, which descends from an elevation of approximately 274 feet to 264 feet. The project's frontage along Highway 111 ranges from 271 feet to 275 feet and gradually increases to the south. Along Mirage Cove Drive, the overflow parking lot elevations range from 270 feet to 267 feet, with a gradual decline towards the eastern section of the project site. The pad for the museum will be 271.3 feet on the northeastern side, which will transition to 273.3 feet on the southeast portion of the building. The finished floor will be at an elevation of 272.05 feet on the northeastern side, and 274.05 on the southeast side, which is in line with the finished pad along Highway 111. The proposed pad heights are based on the existing conditions of the project site and are appropriate for their location.

Drainage
On -site drainage is proposed to be captured in one landscape retention basin and one curb inlet catch basin. The proposed retention basin is located on the eastern side of the overflow parking lot, and the existing curb inlet is located in the northeastern section of the project site. The project will follow the existing grade of the project site, which will direct water toward a low point in the northeastern portion of the main parking lot. The existing curb inlet catch basin will be removed and replaced with a newly designed combination collection basin and underground storage system.

The applicant will be required to submit a grading and drainage plan to the Public Works Department for plan check and approval. In addition, a final Hydrology Report is conditioned (COA No. 41) to be submitted to the Public Works Department and shall meet all City requirements.

Utilities
The project site was previously developed and has access to existing utility services along the project frontage.

Highway 111 features a 12 -inch water line, a fire hydrant, an SCE electric line with an electric vault and transformer, an 8 -inch natural gas line, and a telecommunications line. Mirage Cove Drive is equipped with an 8 -inch water line, a 2 -inch gas line, an SCE electric line, a telecommunications line, and an 8 -inch sewer line. Additionally, an 8 -inch sewer line is located at the northeast corner of the project site, which will provide direct service to the proposed museum building. The project -serving connections will need to be reestablished, but the project will not necessitate construction or expansion of utility services.

Access and Circulation
Primary access to the proposed development will be through an existing 33 -foot -wide driveway off Highway 111, which leads directly to the museum's front outdoor plaza. Approximately 320 feet north of the primary driveway entrance is a signalized driveway located off Atrium Way. This signalized driveway is not within the project parcels but can be used to access the project site. A shared parking agreement from 1997 is on file, which describes the allocated parking lot spaces for the shared parking lot. The same access that was used for the previous Chart House Restaurant will be used for the project site. The project will not change on -site circulation, highway access, or modify any existing roadways. To create access for the new overflow parking lot, a new 8 -foot sidewalk and driveway off Mirage Cove Drive will be installed.

Site Plan — Pages 14, 15. & 16
Site Design: The proposed museum will be integrated to the existing rock outcrop at the northeastern portion of the site. Construction of the proposed building will require the removal of a 220 feet long section of the rock outcrop up to a height of 19 feet high and up to 40 feet deep into the hillside. The main parking lot is in front of the museum along Highway 111 and the overflow parking lot is located at the corner of Highway 111 and Mirage Cove Drive.

Billboard
Approximately 115 feet north from the intersection of Highway 111 and Mirage Cove, is an existing billboard and bus stop that will remain onsite. The billboard is not a tribal billboard and is an agreement between Fairway Outdoor Advertising and the current property owners of APN: 689-040-028. The property owner is not selling rights to this easement. The billboard exists within a dedicated easement that is excluded from the project site. Since the billboard is not part of the project site, the applicant is unable to remove the easement for this area.

Lot Merger
The project consists of three lots that will be merged into one parcel for a total of 6.78 acres. Staff has conditioned that the parcels be merged into a single parcel, subject to review by the City Engineer and prior to the issuance of Building Permits (COA No. 56).

Lot Coverage
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The project site is located within the General Commercial (C -G) zoning district which has a maximum lot coverage of 35%. The project site contains a total of 6.78 acres (295,337 square feet) and the museum has a total ground floor area of 21,967 square feet, which equals to a lot coverage of 7%. The proposed lot coverage percentage is well below the 35% maximum.

Building Heights
Although the project is a one-story design, heights above 20 feet are proposed in select areas to create a unique architectural experience. Staff has conducted analysis per Section 1720.100 of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code (RMCC), which governs structures over 20' in height. The following is Staff's additional analysis of the proposed building heights:

1. In addition to the minimum required setbacks for one (1) story or twenty (20) foot high buildings, the setback shall be increased a minimum of two (2) feet for each one (1) foot of additional building height above twenty (20) feet; however, the council in exercising their discretion may require significantly greater setbacks; Staff Response: The project consists of one freestanding building that incorporates features that are above 20' in height but meet the additional setback requirements. The finished floor gradually slopes from the southeast to the northeast end of the building, which descends from a finished floor of 274.05 to 272.05. This sloped condition follows in the exterior grade and naturally meets the lower elevation. The west elevation shows this progression through an angled floor line and shows a smooth transition between the two elevations.

At the front of the building, the design incorporates a cantilevered roofline that projects outward to create a distinctive architectural feature. This cantilevered element reaches a maximum height of 34 feet, which is measured from the lower floor. In this area, the building exceeds the 20 -foot height limit by 14 feet, which triggers an additional setback requirement of two feet for every foot of excess height, and results in 28 feet of additional setback. The required front setback is 25 feet, but with the additional setback requirements applied, the minimum setback is 53 feet. The project proposes a front setback of approximately 80 feet, which meets and exceeds the additional setback requirements.

At the north end of the building, the building reaches a maximum height of 28 feet when measured from the first floor, or 35 feet when measured from the lower level. Additional height is needed to screen mechanical equipment on the north end of the building. In this area, the building exceeds the 20 -foot height limit by 15 feet, which triggers an additional setback requirement of two feet for every foot of excess height, and results in 30 feet of additional setback. The required side setback is 10 feet, but with the additional setback requirements applied, the minimum setback is 40 feet. The project proposes a side setback of approximately 64 feet, which meets and exceeds the additional setback requirements.

A height limit study was included in the Exhibit Booklet (see pg. 18 of Attachment 9). The study shows roof areas that exceed 20 feet in height, and line of sight studies showing how every area of the building along exterior property lines complies with the additional setbacks required per the municipal code.

2. Enhanced buffering to surrounding development, land uses designations, and zoning shall be demonstrated.

Staff Response: The building is tucked into the rock out crop that stands 100± feet above the surrounding terrain.

Due to the existing rock outcrop, the museum building will not be visible from the eastern and southern property line. From the northeastern and western side, the applicant has provided enhanced setbacks and landscaping. The building will hug the mountain and follow the natural curvature of the site similar to the previous Chart House restaurant.

3. A visual and spatial analysis relating building proportions, massing, height, and setback shall be conducted to preserve and enhance the scenic view shed.

Staff Response: A detailed height limit study, line -of -sight studies and site sections were prepared for the museum that show it will be in compliance in regard to height and be compatible with the neighborhood. The previous Chart Restaurant also exceeded the twenty feet height limit.

4. The need and appropriateness of the additional height shall be demonstrated. 1381

Staff Response: The applicant has paid special attention to the placement of the additional height. The additional height is to create additional architectural interest to the massing and scale of the building and has prepared a visual and spatial analysis for building proportions. In addition, the project is in compliance with the height requirements of the Municipal Code pursuant to Section 17.20.100.

5. Compatibility and harmony with surrounding development, land uses designations, and zoning shall be demonstrated.

Staff Response: The building is designed as a single story, with height increases included within areas of the project that will create minimal impact to the surrounding areas. All heights exceeding 20 feet provide at minimum an additional two feet of setback for every additional foot in height. The sight line analysis provided, setbacks and architectural design of the project conclude that the proposed project is compatible with the surrounding uses, based on the building placement, existing rock outcrop, and previous Chart House Restaurant.

Setbacks
The proposed building complies with the applicable General Commercial (C -G) setback requirements per Rancho Mirage Municipal Code Section 17.10.020. The table below provides the setback requirements and the proposed setbacks.

Setbacks
Front
Rear
Side/Street Side
In Compliance with
Rancho Mirage
Municipal Code
Required
53' = 25'+28'*
20'
40' = 30'*+10'/
25'
Museum Building
122' (to building)
80' (to roofline)
163'
64' on north side 531'
on south side
YES
*This is the additional setback required for heights above 20 feet per RMMC Section 17.20.100.

Roof Plan
The building's roof will contain a variety of heights and will have a mechanical equipment enclosure at the northeast side of the building. The top of wall surrounding the equipment enclosure is 28 feet from finished grade, which includes a 7'-3" parapet to screen the rooftop equipment. The pitched roof will slope towards a cricket at the center of the building and increase to a high point of 34 -feet at the south end.

Floor Plan
The visitor entrance is located at the southwestern side of the building and leads to the main public lobby. Upon entry, visitors will be greeted by views of the mountain formations through the glass windows, which will give the facility an organic and integrated connection between the facility and its natural mountain surroundings. The lobby will feature a coffee kiosk and lion sculpture. The floor plan depicts exhibit spaces at the center, which will include interactive exhibits and animals in their natural habitats. No live animals will be included in the exhibits, and the exhibits will showcase replicas of the animal's environment. To the right of the main exhibit area, there is a cluster of offices, meeting rooms, staff areas, and public restrooms. On the left side of the building, additional storage is available, along with access to the trash enclosure, electrical room, and loading dock.

Parking and Loading Areas
The project site contains an existing parking lot, which will be repaved for the new museum. As required by Section

17.26.110 of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code (RMMC), a minimum of one (1) loading space is required for commercial buildings between 10,000 to 30,000 square feet. The project proposes one (1) loading dock for the 21,697 square foot museum.

Per Section 17.26.040 of the RMMC, parking onsite has been determined by 1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area, plus 1 space for each official vehicle for a museum. This results in a requirement of ninety-five (95) parking spaces. The applicant is proposing a total of one hundred and five (105) total parking spaces, which includes five (5) ADA parking spaces, four (4) electric vehicle parking spaces, four (4) designated bus parking spaces, and ninety-two (92) standard parking spaces.

The main parking lot is in front of the museum, and the overflow parking lot is accessed through Mirage Cove Drive. The main parking lot consists of eighty-nine (89) parking spaces, and the overflow parking lot consists of sixteen (16) parking spaces. The overflow parking lot is intended to accommodate larger groups, which includes four (4) bus parking spaces, one (1) ADA parking space, and eleven (11) standard parking spaces. As designed, the project meets and exceeds the minimum parking requirements. 1382

Shaded Parking
Pursuant to Section 17.26.070 of the RMMC, a minimum of 25% of the parking spaces shall be shaded. The parking area exceeds this requirement with 31% of the spaces being shaded with landscape. The surface parking areas will be shaded by a variety of trees, including 36 -inch box Tipu trees, 48 -inch box Palo Verde trees, and 24 - inch box Sweet Acacia trees. A shaded parking exhibit is provided on Page 10 of the Exhibit Booklet. The applicant has opted not to include shaded carports, prioritizing a landscaped environment that enhances the museum's aesthetic. This approach also ensures that the architectural features of the building will remain unobstructed, allowing the architectural design to be showcased.

ADA Parking
Pursuant to Section 17.26.060 of the RMMC, a proposed project of 101-150 parking spaces shall provide a minimum of five (5) handicapped parking spaces. The project meets this requirement with a total of five (5) spaces, which includes four (4) handicapped parking spaces in the main parking lot and one (1) handicapped parking space in the overflow parking lot. Overall, the project provides sufficient ADA parking for the museum building.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Pursuant to Section 17.26.030 of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code (RMMC), all new construction and projects requiring discretionary action shall provide a defined amount of electric vehicle charging stations. For projects that have between 51-200 parking spaces, two (2) electric vehicle charging spaces are required. The project proposes a four (4) electric vehicle charging spaces, which includes three (3) regular electric vehicle charging spaces and one (1) van ADA electric vehicle charging space that is in the main parking lot.

Project Lighting
The project's photometric plan details the type of lighting that is proposed as well as the proposed light readings on the property. A variety of freestanding light fixtures are proposed to illuminate the parking areas, landscape, and walking nature pathway. The single and double head light fixtures will be installed in the parking lot areas and the indirect lighting poles will be installed along the walking nature pathway. The indirect light poles contain a flat disc shaped head with light source being emitted below the disc. A photo example is provided on Page 5 of the Exhibit Booklet. The applicant is proposing three different types of freestanding light fixtures which include six (6) double head light poles, eleven (11) single head light poles, and ten (10) indirect lighting poles. All freestanding light fixtures will be painted brown to match the existing light poles in the Atrium Shopping Center.

Section 17.26.070 of the Municipal Code limits the height of any light source to 18 feet or less when adjacent to residential uses. The Exhibit Booklet specifies that the single and double light fixtures are 18 feet in total height with 16 foot light pole and 2 foot concrete base. The indirect lighting poles will not include a concrete base and will be mounted at ground level with a 12 foot maximum height. A condition of approval has been added to limit the height of free standing light fixtures to 16 feet for the light fixtures that are adjacent to residential uses. The single and double head light fixtures will contain glare shields to prevent light spillover. The indirect lighting poles will not have light shields due to their indirect lighting design.

The photometric plan shows zero -candlelight readings along Highway 111, Mirage Cove Drive, and the northeastern property line. A condition has been added to ensure that the lighting systems are scaled appropriately to surrounding uses and confined within the project boundaries (COA No. 28). Additionally, all light fixtures must comply with Dark Sky standards (COA No. 31).

Landscape
Per Section 17.26.070, a minimum of fifteen percent of the total off-street parking area shall be landscaped. The parking area shall be computed by adding all areas used for access drives, aisles, stalls, and maneuvering within that portion of the site that is devoted to parking and circulation. The applicant has provided 20.5% of landscaped parking area, which meets and exceeds the minimum requirement.

Parking areas adjacent to public rights -of -way shall provide a thirty -inch to thirty-six inch high landscaped screen across the entire parking frontage except for driveways. The project proposes a combination of a 36 -inch -high decorative block wall and five -gallon Rio Bravo Sage to screen the main parking lot. The block wall and landscaped berm will alternate in twenty -five-foot segments along the parking lot frontage.

One (1) artificial Baobab tree will be placed near the front outdoor plaza which is anticipated to be approximately 25 feet tall and contain a canopy of 25 feet wide. This tree is still in the process of being designed and is conditioned (COA No. 35) to meet the enhanced setbacks per RMMC Section 17.20.100. 1383

The proposed shade trees include four 24 -inch box Sweet Acacia trees, thirty-nine 48 -inch box Palo Verde trees, nine 24 -inch box Texas Mountain Laurel trees, and ten 36 -inch box Tipu Trees. The project provides a generous amount of large trees with 63% of the trees in a 48 -inch box size, 16% in 36 -inch box size, and 21% in 24 -inch box size. The applicant has also provided enhanced landscape at the north end of the building that consists of two 48 - inch box Desert Museum Palo Verde trees, four 24 -inch Texas Mountain Laurel trees, and two existing eucalyptus trees.

The proposed landscape plan features a rich mix of Red Birds of Paradise, Gold and Purple Lantanas, and Mexican Feathered Grass. A total of eight hundred and sixty-five (865) shrubs and two hundred and thirty-nine (239) accent plants are proposed. Approximately 7% of the shrubs will be fifteen -gallon sizes and 93% of the shrubs will be five -gallon sizes. The breakdown of the proposed plantings and sizes can be found in the table below.

Size
Percentage
Quantity
Requirement for Project
Areas over 1 Acre
Shrubs**
15 -Gallon
93%
1,023
N/A
5 -Gallon
7%
81 60% - 5 -Gallon Sizes
1 -Gallon
N/A
N/A
40% - 1 -Gallon Sizes
Trees**
48 -inch box
63%
39 N/A
36 -inch box
16%
10 30% - 36 -inch box
24 -inch box
21%
13 50% - 24 -inch box
The covered ground will consist of Indiana Gold Crushed Rock that is three -eighths in size and the meandering nature pathway will be a decomposed granite pathway. Final color and type of the decomposed granite pathway will be included in the Final Development Plan. Accent ground covers along the nature pathway will include Baja Cresta Rubble four to eight inches in size and staggered pieces of flagstone and colored glass. A photo example is included in the Exhibit Booklet on Page 7.

The project has a few landscaping constraints, including a billboard viewing easement and a traffic safety sight triangle which limits landscaping height at the intersection of Mirage Cove Drive and Highway 111. The site features an existing billboard located approximately 115 feet north of this intersection. Due to the existing viewing easement, no trees are permitted near the billboard, as they could obstruct its visibility. According to Section 17.24.040 of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code, one tree must be planted for every 30 linear feet of street frontage. The total street frontage along Highway 111 is approximately 915 feet, which includes a 33 -foot driveway approach, a 38 -foot viewing easement, and a 35 -foot safety sight triangle. Considering these site constraints, the applicable landscape frontage is approximately 809 feet, which equates to a minimum of 27 trees. The project proposes a total of 42 trees, consisting of seventeen 48 -inch box Palo Verde trees, five 36 -inch box Tipuana trees, three 24 -inch box Sweet Acacia trees, eight 15 -foot -tall Date Palms, and nine 15 -foot -tall California Fan Palms. Additionally, eighteen existing Filifera Palms will remain on site for a total of 60 trees. Even without the existing landscape constraints, the total linear frontage of 915 feet would require a minimum of 30 trees, which would also be met as proposed.

Mirage Cove Drive has an existing street frontage of 160 feet that equates to a minimum of 6 trees. This area also contains several constraints due to the new 34 -foot -wide driveway and safety sight triangle area. Considering these constraints, the applicable landscape frontage is approximately 91 feet for a minimum of 3 trees. The project is proposing a total of three 48 -inch box Palo Verde trees within the landscaped parkway which meets the intent of the code. In addition, the overflow parking area will contain additional Palo Verde trees and Tipu trees.

Architecture
The museum will feature a contemporary architectural design. The proposed museum is positioned against the existing natural mountainside at the northern portion of the site, preserving the steep terrain while providing a dramatic backdrop. A cantilevered roofline in a rusted iron hue will mark the main entrance, adding a distinctive element to the overall aesthetic. Clerestory windows throughout the structure will capture views of the ridgeline above, allowing natural light to filter into the interior building. 1384

The west/front elevation shows a long, modern building composed of clean horizontal lines and layered wall planes. Different materials break up the facade light and dark concrete panels, rusted steel sections, stone cladding, perforated metal screens, and large glass areas on the right. The roofline steps gently, creating varied heights across the structure. In front of the building, there are landscaped planting beds, trees, and low walls soften the architecture and create depth. A mural is placed near the center, which will show case the museum's identity.

Final details in the mural design shall be included in a Sign Program per COA No. 34. Overall, the elevation emphasizes texture, natural colors, and a balanced mix of solid walls and transparent glazing to create a contemporary look that blends in with nature.

Materials and Colors
The material palette incorporates earthy tones and natural textures, reflecting the museum's focus on wildlife. The combination of plaster, metal, and stone creates a layered facade with varied texture and depth. Windows and door frames will be crafted from dark bronze, anodized metal, while stone veneer in warm neutral tones and laser -cut aluminum will serve as accent features. The design will incorporate varying wall heights, creating dynamic vertical and horizontal planes. The walls will feature warm gray and dark gray plaster, porcelain tile with a maple brown wood finish, a mural painting, and rusted iron faux metal.

Architectural Review Working Group (ARWG)
On July 28, 2025, the proposed project was presented to the Architectural Review Working Group (ARWG). Staff provided an overview of the proposed project and opened the discussion. The applicant's team discussed their design approach and elaborated on key elements of the project. The ARWG was impressed with the building design and provided small suggestions regarding signage and accent lighting. The only requirement was to provide a clear, accessible path of travel from the parking lot to the main entrance. The plans have been revised to include a decorative ADA path of travel, which leads from the parking lot to the front outdoor plaza.

Final Development Plan (FDP)
Prior to the issuance of any building permits, the applicant shall submit a Final Development Plan and pay the requisite fees. The FDP shall include detailed written responses to each of the project's conditions of approval along with final sets of construction, grading, lighting and landscaping plans.

Any revisions that are in substantial compliance with the original project, and do not trigger the need for additional environmental analysis, can likely be reviewed at the staff level through either the FDP process or Minor Modification process. If, however, there are wholesale changes to the project during the FDP review, the applicant shall be required to submit additional applications to modify the entitlement as necessary Environmental Assessment Case No. EA25-0003
An environmental assessment application was submitted for the proposed project, and the determination was made that the project required an Initial Study. An Initial Study has been prepared resulting in the recommendation to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND). Mitigation measures were recommended for Biological Resources, Cultural & Tribal Cultural Resources, and Geology and Soils. A Notice of Determination will be filed with the Riverside County Clerk once a final determination has been made by the City Council. The complete Initial Study, along with the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, is included in Attachment 4 — Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration.

AB 52 Tribal Consultation
Assembly Bill 52 (AB 52) requires lead agencies to notify their local tribes about development projects. It also mandates lead agencies to consult with Tribes if requested and sets the principals for conducting and concluding the required consultation process. Pursuant to AB 52 consultation requirements, the City contacted 11 tribes and representatives provided by the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC).

Noticing Requirement
Rancho Mirage Municipal Code Section 17.74.020, Hearing and notice, requires that all property owners, as shown on the county's latest equalized assessment roll, within a 500 -foot radius of the boundaries of the subject parcel(s) be notified of matters requiring a public hearing. If the number of property owners to whom the notice would be mailed to is less than 25, then the mailing radius is required to be increased to 1,000 feet as measured from the exterior boundaries of the subject parcel.

On November 25, 2025, public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within a 500 -foot radius of the parcel boundaries and posted at the City's designated community posting sites pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 17.74 of the Municipal Code. Notification of the public hearing was published in The Desert Sun on November 30th, 2025. Staff received one email from a property owner located in the Small Mountain Condominiums on November 21, 2025. This email was received before public hearing notices were distributed to property owners. Staff emailed the property owner the public hearing notice and included their comment in Attachment 10. Any information addressed to the Planning Commission, but received after completion of this final report, will be distributed at the public hearing.

FINDINGS
Planning Commission's findings, determinations and actions are based on contents of the Planning Commission Staff Report, attachments and Staff presentation for the proposed project, and all public documents, records and references related thereto submitted or provided at or prior to the Planning Commission's consideration of the item; testimony and/or comments from the applicant and its representatives submitted or provided at, or prior to the Planning Commission's consideration of the item, if any; and testimony and/or comments from all persons that were provided in written format, or correspondence, at, or prior to, the Planning Commission's consideration of the item, including without limitation public comments made at the meeting.

The proposed development:

1. Is allowed within the respective zoning district, because as part of the project entitlements, a Preliminary Development Plan is proposed to establish a new museum on the project site, which is in the General Commercial (C -G) zoning district. Per Section 17.10.012 of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code museums are permitted uses; and

2. Is in compliance with all of the applicable provisions of Title 17 in the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code that are necessary to carry out the purpose and requirements of the respective zoning district, including prescribed development standards and applicable design guidelines, because the project, as conditioned, meets the requirements of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code. The project meets and exceeds development standards with an abundance of mature landscaping proposed and high quality architectural design.

In addition, additional setbacks are provided for heights exceeding 20 feet, which are in compliance with the Municipal Code; and

3. Consistent with the General Plan, because the project proposes a museum which complies with all applicable standards as conditioned and is an approved use within the General Commercial (C -G) zoning district. In addition, the site will support various goals of the General Plan, the project implements Policy CD 1.1 of the General Plan which focuses on enhanced architecture and resilient landscaping. In addition, the project supports Policy E&F 2.5 that promotes the development of a central place of activity to enhance the economic vitality of the Highway 111 corridor.

4. The proposed project would produce a comprehensive development incorporating a more enhanced environment and architectural excellence (e.g., appropriate variety of structure placement and orientation opportunities, appropriate mix of structure sizes, high quality architectural design, increased amounts of landscaping and open space, improved solutions to the design and placement of parking facilities, etc.) than would normally be possible under more standard district development requirements, the project meets the landscape requirements, provides a high level of architectural excellence, and takes into account the 1386

surrounding properties with its one story design that is sufficiently setback from the northern and western property line; and

5. The design, location, shape, size, operating characteristics, and the provision of public and emergency vehicle access and public services and utilities (e.g., drainage, fire protection, sewers, water, etc.), would ensure that the proposed development would not endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or welfare, or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity and the applicable zoning district, because the project site is located within a well -established commercial center and was previously developed, which has access to existing utility services along the project frontage. As proposed the project will not create a hazard or cause impacts to utilities as conditioned; and

6. Meets the criteria for payment of all of the Development Impact Mitigation Fees imposed upon new nonresidential construction in accordance with Chapter 3.29 of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code; and

7. The design, location, and proposed uses would be compatible with the character of existing development in the surrounding neighborhood, because the project, is consistent with the development standards set forth in the Municipal Code.

8. The subject site is physically suitable for the type and density/intensity of development being proposed, because the project complies with applicable provisions of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code. The project provides high quality architectural design and is physically suitable in the location proposed.

In addition, as detailed in the line -of -sight studies the buildings will be properly setback from outside property lines. The proposed building design blends into the rock outcrop, which was previously modified to accommodate the previous restaurant. A small portion of the lower west -facing side of the rock outcrop will be removed to accommodate the museum building, but the hillside will largely remain intact.

9. The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); A Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH# 2025100436) was prepared based on Environmental Case No. EA25-0003 pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Section 15074. Environmental impacts will be less than significant with implementation of the project's mitigation measures. An Initial Study has been prepared resulting in the recommendation to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND). Mitigation measures were recommended for Biological Resources, Cultural & Tribal Cultural Resources, and Geology and Soils.

Attachments
Attachment 1 - Aerial.pdf
Attachment 2 - Conditions of Approval.pdf
Attachment 3 - PHN.pdf
Attachment 4 - MND & Appendices.pdf
Attachment 5 - Notice of Determination.pdf
Attachment 6 - Planning Commission Resolution.pdf
Attachment 7 - Resolution Approving the Mitication Monitoring and Reporting Proc ram and MND.pdf
Attachment 8 - Resolution Approving Preliminary Development Plan Case No. PDP25-0003.pdf Attachment 9 - Exhibit Booklet
Attachment 10 - Public Comments.pdf
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ATTACHMENT 2

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Environmental Assessment Case No. EA25-0003 and Preliminary Development Case No.

PDP25-0003
Special conditions (or portions thereof) are designated in bold.

GENERAL

1. This Preliminary Development Plan approval shall be effective for two (2) year from the date of City Council approval, or unless extended as provided by 17.68.070 of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code. Building and Engineering Permits are required to be obtained by the applicant within one year of the project approval. If no permits have been obtained, the application will expire and become null and void.

2. The proposed project shall substantially conform to the Planning Division's approved exhibits, including the materials board as contained in Environmental Assessment Case No. EA25-0003 and Preliminary Development Plan PDP25-0003. The applicant shall not misconstrue this as an approval to obtain a Building Permit at this time.

Applicable structural and conformance plan check procedures, along with Public Works Department requirements, must be completed and approved prior to the issuance of a Grading or Building Permit. Should the plans be modified from the design approved by the City Council, the applicant/property owner shall submit a Minor Modification application to the Planning Division for review and approval as required by the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code (RMMC).

3. Prior to issuance of any permits, the applicant shall acknowledge that the approved project and any or all proposed modifications to the approved project shall be completed in accordance with applicable City Ordinances, Guidelines, and other requirements in effect at the time of building permit issuance.

4. The approval will not become effective until the approval letter is signed and returned to the Planning Division.

5. The Conditions of Approval set forth herein may include certain fees, dedication requirements, reservation requirements, and other exactions. Pursuant to Government Code Section 66020(d)(1), these Conditions constitute written notice of a statement of the amount of such fees, and a description of the dedications, reservations, and other exactions. You are hereby further notified that the 90 -day approval period in which you may protest these fees, dedications, reservations, and other exactions, pursuant to Government Code Section 66020(a), has begun.

6. Prior to occupancy, all mechanical equipment shall be architecturally screened by walls from the view of surrounding properties and public right-of-way(s). The screening wall material(s), color(s), and texture(s) shall match the structure or perimeter wall.

Mechanical equipment shall not be located in the front setback area. Roof -mounted mechanical and solar equipment shall be screened from the street.

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7. All walls shall follow RMMC Section 17.20.070. Wall pilasters shall not exceed six inches above the maximum wall heights. All walls shall be architecturally treated on both sides to be compatible with the structure.

FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN REQUIRED

8. A Final Development Plan application (FDP) shall be required prior to issuance of any grading or building permits (application on file with the Planning Division). The Final Development Plan (FDP) shall include a complete set of Building Construction Plans, Final Lighting Plans (including cut -sheets with Photometric Plan), Precise Grading Plan, Wall Plans, Final Landscaping and Irrigation Plans, a written response to the project Conditions of Approval, and any other requirements as listed in the Final Development Plan application.

9. The Development Services Director shall consider the Final Development Plan Permit application. He or she may approve a Final Development Plan permit if it substantially conforms to the Preliminary Development Plan and associated Conditions of Approval.

10. The approved Preliminary Development Plan may be modified only with City approval in a manner pursuant to Section 17.42.120 (Modification of a Development Plan Permit).

Minor modifications to an approved Preliminary/Final Development Plan may be considered by the Development Services Director.

11. The project shall be completed in accordance with the Ordinances, requirements, guidelines and other criteria in effect at the time of construction.

FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN — LIGHTING

12. All exterior lighting shall be shown on the Final Development Plan and shall be low-level directed lighting, energy -efficient and shielded or recessed so that direct glare and reflections are confined within the boundaries of the subject site. All pole or building mounted lighting shall be directed downward and away from adjoining properties and public right of way. Lighting shall not blink, flash, or be of unusually high intensity or brightness. All lighting fixtures shall be appropriate in scale, intensity, and height to the building and shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning Division. A photometric plan shall be required as a part of the Final Development Plan application.

OTHER

13.AII green waste shall be disposed of at a permitted composting facility.

14. The applicant shall undertake or cause to be undertaken such action or actions as are necessary to permit and/or otherwise accommodate the implementation of recycling services. Such action or actions may include, but are not limited to: designating and providing adequate area at convenient locations with appropriate access for the placement of dumpsters and/or bin sets; constructing permanent enclosures that meet all requirements of the Code of the City of Rancho Mirage for each dumpster and/or bin set; providing for the security of each dumpster to discourage scavenging, and; providing adequate indoor area at convenient locations for the collection and short-term storage of Pin28fg

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recyclables. The applicant shall submit a "Recycling Program" that has been reviewed by an agent of the City, which, at a minimum, explains, states or otherwise defines: (1) recyclables generated by type; (2) estimate by pounds for each recyclable generated; (3) number of dumpsters and/or plastic bin sets (one set equals three "baskets") needed to accommodate estimated recyclables; (4) location of each dumpster (may be identified on a map attached as an exhibit); (5) method of collection such as curbside at each residential unit or at rear of property by dumpster, etc.; and (6) pick-up schedule for recyclables. The applicant shall provide other such information as may be necessitated by the development proposal.

15. The development shall comply with the requirements of Assembly Bill AB341 which mandates recycling for all new commercial developments. Recycling containers shall be sized in accordance with the anticipated need as approved by the City's contracted waste hauler. The applicant shall also participate in the Burrtec Organic and Food Waste Recycling program. Recycling bin enclosures shall be located and architecturally screened in accordance with the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code as approved by Staff.

16.As part of the FDP submittal, the applicant shall obtain a letter of compliance/approval from the City's contracted Waste Hauler (Burrtec) for the design of their trash bin enclosures. Said enclosures shall be designed to accommodate trash, recycle, and organic waste receptacles as required by State law.

17.AII water features shall be maintained in compliance with Ordinance No. 844.

PLANNING

FILING FEES

18. Within 5 days of project approval the applicant shall submit to the City of Rancho Mirage a check in the total amount of $3,018.75 made payable to the City of Rancho Mirage for the CEQA filing fees for the MND (SCH# 2025100436).

HARDSCAPE, LANDSCAPE AND SCREENING

19. In conformance with Rancho Mirage Municipal Code Chapter 17.24, a complete set of on -site and off -site Landscaping Plans and installation schedules shall be required for all public and private street parkway areas between any curb and the right of way line or perimeter wall, including any common areas, and shall be submitted to, and approved by the Planning Division prior to issuance of a building permit.

20. The plans shall be submitted as a Landscape Documentation Package in accordance with Ordinance No. 990. Such Plan(s) shall be consistent with the Preliminary Landscape Plan, and the applicant shall provide evidence that the landscape plan has been reviewed and approved by the Riverside County Office of the Agricultural Commissioner and the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) prior to issuance of permits as a component of the Final Development Plan (FDP) or conformance check.

21. Where perimeter walls are shown on the development plan they shall be designed with aesthetic relief and be of high -quality architectural design to complement adjacent developments, subject to approval of a Preliminary Development Plan application. In inbb

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accordance with the Community Design Elements, the landscaped parkway and perimeter wall along all property lines shall be aesthetically enriched and subject to approval of planning staff, with Architectural Review Working Group review as deemed necessary. All top of wall elevations and adjacent finish grade elevations for the project perimeter and entry walls shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning Division and City Engineer.

22. The final landscaping and irrigation plans shall incorporate the use of Evapotranspiration (ET) irrigation "smart" controllers which shall include automatic water scheduling, rain and temperature sensors. Prior to a final inspection, the landscape contractor shall verify in writing with Planning staff that controllers have been installed, are correctly programmed, and operate with these features. More information on smart controllers can be found at www.irrigation.com .

23. Landscaping, Wall and Grading Plans shall demonstrate that all electrical distribution lines, electrical transformers, utility pads, cable TV and phone boxes, and similar utility fixtures will be screened, pursuant to Chapter 17.20 of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code and/or installed underground if required pursuant to Chapter 12.16 (Underground Utility Lines).

LANDSCAPE VERIFICATION

24. The project landscape architect shall submit written verification that the landscaping and irrigation has been installed per the approved landscape plan.

25. Water efficient landscaping shall be maintained in compliance with Chapter 17.24 (Landscaping Standards) of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code.

26. All roof vents and plumbing stacks shall be routed to the interior side and/or rear of the structure so as to not be seen from the front building elevation. All vents and stacks shall be of a color compatible with the Planning approved building color(s) and have non - reflective surfaces.

27. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 1101, the applicant shall submit landscape plans to the Planning Division prior to requesting a final inspection. The applicant shall provide a copy of the CVWD approved landscape plans to the Planning Division prior to requesting a final inspection.

28. Per RMMC Sections 17.26.070 and 17.18.050, all lighting shall be designed and located to confine direct light within the subject project boundaries, with no light to surrounding properties. Exterior lighting shall be shielded or recessed in order that direct glare and reflections are confined within the boundaries of the subject property and shall be directed downward and away from adjoining properties and public rights -of -way. Lighting shall not be of unusually high intensity or brightness. All lighting fixtures shall be appropriate in scale, intensity, and height to the use they are serving. A photometric plan shall be required as part of the Final Development Plan application and shall show a zero - foot -candlelight reading at all property lines and/or prove light is contained fully on the subject property.
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OTHER

29. The location of this project is considered an "infill site: with very close proximity to existing residences. Should the City receive complaints about construction noise from residents in close proximity of the project, the City may limit construction activities to the hours between 7 am and 5 pm.

30. The mitigation measures contained in the Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH # 2025100436) based on Environmental Assessment Case No. EA25-0003 are hereby incorporated as Conditions of Approval. The property owner shall be responsible for implementing the mitigation measures contained within the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration, as necessary.

31.AII pole mounted lights shall not exceed 16 feet in height, when adjacent to residential uses or residential zoned properties. The lights shall be fitted with full cut-off glare shields and shall be Dark Sky compliant.

32. There shall be no cacti, spiny vegetation, or decorative flagstone and glass within three feet of pedestrian walkways for public safety.

33. Noise levels for the project site shall comply with Chapter 8.45 (Noise) of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code.

34.A sign program shall be submitted for any proposed signage or murals on the property's exterior. The applicant shall incorporate building address numbers into the Sign program. Building address numbers shall be at least 6" and not more than 8" tall and shall be illuminated pursuant to RMMC Section 17.28.120.

35. The final designs for the art sculptures shall meet the enhanced setbacks per RMMC Section 17.20.100 and will be subject to Planning Division approval as part of the Final Development Plan.

36. The existing parking area within the project site shall be repaved.

37. Decomposed Granite color shall be desert/earth tone subject to Planning Division approval.

38.One bus parking space shall be removed, and the landscape buffer between the east property line and the remaining bus parking spaces shall be increased from

10.5 feet to 20 feet.

39.A new six -foot -tall block wall shall be installed along the eastern side of the overflow parking lot adjacent to the Small Mountain development to screen the overflow parking area.

40.The applicant shall submit a Security and Maintenance Plan that addresses unauthorized access and trash management for the back -of -mountain area. The P-rsof2

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plan shall include a six -foot -tall wrought iron gate/fence and block wall to enclose and secure the back -of -mountain area.

41.AII proposed block walls and fencing along the eastern side of the project shall comply with required setbacks. Any portion of the wall or fence located within a required setback shall not exceed three feet in height.

42.The overflow parking lot adjacent to Mirage Cove Drive shall provide a 30 inch to 36 -inch -high landscaped screen across the entire parking frontage except for driveways at the time of a Planning final inspection.

43.Twenty-Five-Foot-Tall Date Palms shall be planted along Highway 111. Final spacing and planting frequency shall match, to the best ability, the adjacent streetscape and shall be aligned with the existing Date Palm spacing across the street.

44.AII chain link fencing on the subject project site shall be removed and replaced with a block wall. The applicant shall attempt to coordinate with the adjacent property owners to remove the existing chain -link fence located north of the property.

45. Additional landscape or other means of screening may be required by the Planning Division if verifiable noise and vehicle light issues are determined by the City on any portion of the project.

PUBLIC WORKS - Prior to issuance of Grading Permits or as otherwise defined below, the following Conditions shall be satisfied:

FORMATION AND/OR ANNEXATION TO CFD

46. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 485 the applicant shall provide evidence that formation of, or annexation to a Communities Facilities District (CFD) No. 1 — Police and Fire services - to pay the City annually for public service costs associated with this project has been initiated. This requires the submittal of an application fee, the preparation of a boundary map, and 6-8 weeks processing time. The applicant is advised to begin the application process as soon as possible, because the CFD annexation must occur prior to issuance of Grading Permits, or prior to Final Map approval if there is one.

STUDIES AND CALCULATIONS REQUIRED

47. The applicant shall submit a soils report, geological and hydrology studies, and hydraulic calculations, as required by the City Engineer, prior to approval of the Final Map or Grading Plan, whichever occurs first.

GRADING & DRAINAGE PLAN

48. The applicant shall be required to submit a grading and drainage plan prepared by a licensed civil engineer to the City Engineer for plan check and approval. The grading and drainage plan shall be consistent with any and all conditions of approval associated with any applicable subdivision map and any Development Permit entitlements issued pigsofl

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for the subject project by the City or any other responsible public agency. The grading and drainage plan shall conform to all city policies, standards and regulations applicable to the project. In addition, if the project involves grading and drainage issues related to Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) facilities, written evidence of the District's approval shall be included with the submittal required by the City of Rancho Mirage.

Submittal of Fire Ant form shall be required prior to the issuance of a grading permit.

STORMWATER RETENTION

49. The grading of the project shall be designed such that all storm water to the level of a 100 -year frequency storm; worst case of the 1, 3, 6, or 24 -hour duration, shall be retained on site. Per Municipal Code Section 15.64.140.B, if the project is less than 1 acre or if it is south of the Whitewater Flood Channel, the grading of the project may be designed for the drainage to be conveyed to an "acceptable disposal site as determined by the City Engineer". Surface streets are not considered "an acceptable disposal site" for common "nuisance water" from sprinklers and cleaning. Therefore, at a minimum, all projects shall make provisions to absorb such "nuisance water" to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. A Hydrology/Hydraulic Report, in accordance with the Riverside County Hydrology Manual, shall be submitted from a Registered Civil Engineer, showing how this stormwater is handled.

WQMP

50. Whether they are in areas that must retain 100% stormwater or not, all discretionary projects that meet any of the following criteria must submit "Project -Specific Water Quality Management Plans (WQMP)" in accordance with Appendix H of the Whitewater River Region Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) (available at:
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A.) "single family hillside residences that create 10,000 square feet or more of impervious area where natural slope is 25% or greater;
B) single-family hillside residences that create 10,000 square feet of impervious area where the natural slope is 10% or greater where erosive soil conditions are known;
C.) Commercial and industrial developments of 100,000 square foot or more; D.) Automotive repair shops [includes Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes 5013, 7532, 7333,7534, 7537, 7538, and 7539];
E.) Retail gasoline outlets disturbing greater than 5,000 square feet; F.) Restaurants disturbing greater than 5,000 square feet; G.) Home subdivisions with 10 or more housing units;
H.) Parking lots of 5,000 square feet or more or with 25 or more parking spaces and potentially exposed to Urban Runoff; or
I.) Discharge into the MS4 (aka Municipal Storm Drain System) and disturb an area of one acre or more, or disturb less than one acre, but are part of a larger common plan of development or sale (referred to as Other Development Projects)
If any of the above criteria exist, or at the discretion of the City, a Final WQMP shall be required prior to permit issuance, with Recording of a Covenant, or other approved mechanism, establishing the WQMP as a Public Record that shall apply upon occupancy, and continuing forward, to all future operators/residents of the project. Any

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approved design modifications that take place during construction shall be documented and incorporated into the Recorded WQMP Covenant prior to occupancy.

As a project that is building more than 5,000 s.f. of parking lot (H), this project will require a WQMP to be done.

STREET IMPROVEMENTS

51. Street improvements shall be required as specified below. Plans for the construction of the required street improvements shall be designed by a California Registered Engineer and approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of any permits, or prior to Final Map approval, if there is one. All street construction shall be in conformance with these plans and the City's adopted Road Improvement Standards. Plans shall be approved prior to or concurrent with Final Development Plan approval and construction shall occur prior to occupancy. The developer shall furnish proof that any Sewer and Water Improvement Plans have been reviewed and approved by CVWD. The developer shall furnish proof that the Fire Marshal has approved the Water Plans and Street layout for the project.

A.) Public Streets
The design of the entry way shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
ii Until such time as an alternative public storm drain system or street surface drainage system can be completed, this project must accept the responsibility for absorbing the water from the 100 year storm street drainage along the project frontage and the tributary area upstream. iii. Landscape and irrigation plans for all public street parkways and median islands shall conform to City standards and be submitted for review and approval by the City Engineer and Planning Division. Boulders shall not exceed 15 inches in height within 3 feet of a public street curb. Canopy trees shall be placed a minimum of 10 feet from public street curb and a minimum of 3 from sidewalks. Palm trees shall be placed a minimum of 3 feet from public street curb with a minimum trunk height of 10 feet. Right of way lines shall be shown on the final landscape plan.
iv. Sidewalks shall be of similar width at each connection point and throughout the project. The sidewalk can be curb adjacent or non -curb adjacent. A shift of the drive approach may be needed to avoid utility conflicts. Any utility obstruction shall follow the current ADA standard. No utility box shall be within the ADA ramp area. The drive approach shall follow Detail 211. The curb, gutter, and sidewalk shall follow detail 206.
v. Provide a right turn pocket with a minimum width of 12 foot, at the drive approach. A sufficient length shall be provided to allow for a safe transition from Highway 111 to the drive approach. Roadway drainage shall be accommodated within the design. An ADA path of travel shall be provided along the widening with any needed ramps. All aspects of the turn pocket, ADA path of travel, and drainage shall be approved by the City Engineer.

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C.) Private Streets/Parking Lots
Private street and/or parking lot paving shall consist of a minimum of 3" A.C. paving over 4" of compacted Class II aggregate base material. On private streets and parking lots, and as may be required by a condition of approval, decorative concrete or other surfacing materials shall be reviewed by Public Works for conformance to Public Works standards.
ii . On private streets and parking lots, non-standard curb and gutter maybe acceptable if the City's standard drainage criteria is satisfied, and the specific non-standard curb and gutter is approved by the Department of Public Works.
iii. The parking lot design and construction shall be completed in accordance with the City of Rancho Mirage standards and codes unless superseded by more stringent requirements from the State or Federal ADA guidelines.

Such design shall include demonstration of adequate fire and delivery truck turning movements.
iv. In accordance with Municipal Code 17.26.070(d), all required off-street parking areas shall be designed so that surface water shall not drain over any sidewalks or adjoining parcels.

DEDICATION OF DRAINAGE EASEMENTS

52.AII easements for drainage facilities necessary to accommodate the final approved Grading and Drainage Plan shall be offered for dedication to the appropriate serving agency. Such offer shall be incorporated on the Final Map or as required by the City Engineer.

UNDERGROUND UTILITIES REQUIRED

53.AII existing or proposed Southern California Edison, Telephone, CATV, or other overhead service facilities, shall be installed underground in accordance with the provisions of Section 12.16 of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code. The undergrounding installation of all existing or proposed overhead distribution utility lines shall be completed and/or appropriate guarantee arrangements shall be entered into for any structure constructed pursuant to this approval as required by the City Engineer. Such guarantee arrangement shall be approved by the City administrative staff and the City Attorney and shall include the posting of improvement security adequate to secure the periphery of the subject property; and as identified above and as required in Section

12.16 of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code.

LOCAL AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN LAQMP)

54. The applicant shall prepare a Local Air Quality Management Plan (LAQMP) pursuant to Ordinance No. 855, Municipal Code Chapter 7.01. Said LAQMP shall detail the project's potential impacts upon the air quality of the area and any necessary mitigation measures and shall be submitted to the Public Works Department for review and approval prior to the issuance of the Grading Permit. For ease of preparing a LAQMP, the applicant may 'Mfg

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contact the Public Works Department regarding use of the LAQMP worksheet. Projects over 10 acres shall also submit the 8.5"x11" format Dust Control Plan Required by the South Coast Air Quality Management District for review by the City. At the time of payment of the permit fees the developer shall submit a "dust control deposit" of $2,000 per acre plus $20 per 0.01 acre or alternative grading security as approved by the City Engineer.

WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN (WQMP`

55. Per the criteria of the Whitewater River Region Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP), subdivisions of 10 or more lots shall submit a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) for review prior to approval of the Final Development Permit and/or Final Subdivision Map. (See Appendix H of the SWMP for details.) A Final WQMP shall be required prior to permit issuance, with Recording of a Covenant, or other approved mechanism, establishing the WQMP as a Public Record that shall apply upon occupancy, and continuing forward, to all future operators/residents of the project. Any approved design modifications that take place during construction shall be documented and incorporated into the Recorded WQMP Covenant prior to occupancy.

SWPPP/NOI

56. Prior to issuance of Grading or Building Permits, the Property Owner shall submit the completed Notice of Intent (NOI) form and site plan with the appropriate fee, to the State Water Quality Control Board for the General Construction Activity Storm Water Permit.

Proof of submittal shall be given to the City Engineer. The SWPPP promised by the NOI is required to be kept on the project site and may be requested for viewing by the City or Water Quality Control Board personnel. The WDID number issued with the SWPPP shall be put on the Grading Plan.

AS -BUILT PLANS

57.A complete set of "As -Built" Grading, Sewer, Water, Street, Storm Drain, and all other required improvement plans shall be submitted by the engineer of record for review and approval.

PAD CERTIFICATION

58. Prior to release of building permits, an original (wet -signed and wet -stamped) Pad Certification submitted from a Licensed Land Surveyor or Civil Engineer, attesting to the elevation matching the rough grade pad elevation shall be submitted to validate the rough grading completion.

COMPACTION REPORT

59. Prior to the release of building permits, the lot(s) for the building(s) shall have an original (wet -signed and wet -stamped) compaction report submitted from a Geotechnical Engineer attesting to the buildable pad being compacted at least 90% of maximum relative density. If any over -excavation, or slopes steeper than 2:1, are needed for the building pad, a Geotechnical Engineer shall submit a document attesting to the acceptability of this non-standard earthwork in accordance with the recommendations of the preliminary soil report.

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UNDERGROUND UTILITIES REQUIRED

60.AII existing or proposed Southern California Edison, General Telephone, CATV, or other overhead service facilities, shall be installed underground in accordance with the provisions of Section 12.16 of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code. The undergrounding installation of all existing or proposed overhead distribution and transmission utility lines shall be completed and/or appropriate guarantee arrangements shall be entered into for any structure constructed pursuant to this approval as required by the City Engineer.

Such guarantee arrangement shall be approved by the City administrative staff and the City Attorney and shall include the posting of improvement security adequate to secure the periphery of the subject property; and as identified above and as required in Section

12.16 of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code.

IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY

61. Prior to occupancy, the construction of all required public improvements, including but not limited to sewer, water, curb and gutters, paving to join, storm water drainage facilities, and other required utility improvements shall be completed in accordance with the approved plans.

CVWD LETTER

62. Prior to occupancy, if applicable, a letter from Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) shall be submitted stating that all the district fees have been paid and all requirements have been met for development. Due to serious drought concerns, the City and CVWD reserve the right to apply water conservation requirements to the project at the time of Final Development Plan approval and prior to permit issuance. Any required changes shall be reviewed ministerially by City staff and by CVWD pursuant to their adopted protocol.

PARCEL MERGER

63. Prior to occupancy, the property owner shall submit a parcel merger application for the three affected parcels in accordance with the municipal code.

BUILDING AND SAFETY

TUMF FEE

64. The applicant shall pay to the Building Division the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee in effect at the time the Building Permits are issued.

LICENSE TAX FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION

65. The applicant shall pay to the Building Division the License Tax for New Construction pursuant to Chapter 3.28 of the Municipal Code and Capital Facilities Needs Study to mitigate the impact of the development on said capital facilities.

DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES

66. The applicant shall pay the commercial Development Impact Fees as a reasonable and proportional share of the cost of public facilities and infrastructure improvements that serve or will benefit the project in accordance with Chapter 3.29 of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code.

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PAD CERTIFICATION

67. Prior to release of Building Permits, a Pad Certification submitted from a Licensed Land Surveyor or Civil Engineer, attesting to the elevation matching the rough grade pad elevation shall be submitted to validate the rough grading completion.

COMPACTION REPORT

68. Prior to the release of Building Permits, the Lot (s) for the building(s) shall have a compaction report submitted from a Geotechnical Engineer attesting to the buildable pad being compacted at least 90% of maximum relative density. If any over -excavation, or slopes steeper than 2:1, is needed for the building pad, a Geotechnical Engineer shall submit a document attesting to the acceptability of this non-standard earthwork in accordance with the recommendations of the preliminary soil report.

OPERATIONAL FIRE HYDRANT

69. In accordance with the Fire Marshall's directives, Building Permits shall not be issued until an acceptable fire hydrant is operational and active within the required distance of the project.

AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR

70. The Project shall provide one (1) Automated External Defibrillator (AED) device reasonably distributed in the public areas. The location of the AED's shall be shown on the construction plans, approved by the Building Official and installed prior to occupancy.

CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS PLAN

71.In conformance with Rancho Mirage Municipal Code Chapter 7.07, construction and demolition debris from the project must be diverted from landfill and either recycled or reused to the maximum extent feasible. The applicant shall have prepared a Construction and Demolition Debris Plan (C&D Debris Plan) that shall be submitted to the Planning Division for review and must be approved by the City's Compliance Officer prior to the issuance of any development, building, grading or demolition permit. For ease of preparing the C&D Waste Diversion Plan, the applicant may contact the Planning Division to obtain the outline and format for the Plan.

PERMITS & CLEARANCES

72. The applicant shall provide evidence of permit(s) or clearance(s) from the following agencies:
• City Engineer
• County Dept. of Environmental Health
• Rancho Mirage Planning Division
• Coachella Valley Water District
• Burrtec
• Palm Springs Unified School District
• Fire Marshal
• City Attorney
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• Southern California Edison

CITY ATTORNEY

73.The applicant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding against the City or its agents, officers, or employees to attack, set aside, void or annul this permit approval. The City shall notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding and the City shall cooperate in the defense. If the City fails to notify the applicant of any claim, action or proceeding, the permittee shall not thereafter be responsible to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless the city.

74. The applicant shall reimburse the City for any court and attorney's fees which the City may be required to pay as a result of any claim or action brought against the City because of this project. Although the applicant is the real party in interest in an action, the City may, at its sole discretion, participate in the defense of the action, but such participation shall not relieve the permittee of any obligation under this Condition.

75. Pursuant to RMMC Chapter 15.64.280, all public improvements proposed with the Development Plan submittal, or required by the adopted approval Conditions, shall be guaranteed by cash bonds, letters of credit, or other legal instruments acceptable to the City Attorney and City Council.

76. Written authorization must be obtained from any certified, licensed or registered professional who signed the original building plans authorizing the plans to be made available by the City to all subsequent owners upon request (if on file with the City at the time of the request) for use by any subsequent owners solely for the construction, maintenance, operation, and use of the subject building(s) at the project site.

77. In the event that the applicant receives a notice of default from any lender in connection with funds loaned to the applicant for the proposed development, or that any security instrument given by the applicant to any lender is foreclosed upon whether through a trustee's sale or otherwise, or that the applicant files a petition for bankruptcy, the applicant shall immediately notify the City of such notice of default, foreclosure sale, and/or filing of the bankruptcy petition, as the case may be.

78.The current and future property owner(s) shall be responsible for maintaining in compliance with all City standards for the same, the on -site and off -site landscaping and integrated architectural features required by this entitlement. Landscape maintenance shall consist of regular watering mowing, pruning, fertilizing, clearing of debris and weeds, and the removal and replacement of irrigation systems, in compliance with all relevant and applicable provisions of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code. Integrated architectural features must be kept in a manner which maintains the desirability of the immediate area and neighboring areas and respects the harmonious relationship with existing and adjoining developments. Due regard for preservation of each feature and its intended irrigation with surrounding landscaping, buildings, structures, screening and signs is required. All features must be maintained in a manner commonly accepted by Pig O f64

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professionals who are experts in the care and preservation of each particular type of feature. A covenant to assure continued maintenance of on -site and off -site required landscaping and integrated architectural features by the current and future property owners or other liable entity, consistent with the terms and provisions of this condition of approval, shall be prepared in a format approved by the City Attorney and recorded in the Office of the Riverside County Recorder against all parcels created with this subdivision and any subsequent amendments thereto.

FIRE MARSHAL

79. Adverse Impacts: The proposed project may have a cumulative adverse impact on the Fire Department's ability to provide an acceptable level of service. These impacts include an increased number of emergency and public service calls due to the increased presence of structures, traffic and population. The project proponents/developers will be expected to provide for a proportional mitigation to these impacts via capital improvements and/or impact fees.
80 Access: Fire Department emergency vehicle apparatus access road locations and design shall be in accordance with the California Fire Code, City of Rancho Mirage Municipal Code, and Riverside County Fire Department Standards. Plans must be submitted to the Fire Department for review and approval prior to building permit issuance.

81. Water: Fire Department water system(s) for fire protection shall be in accordance with the California Fire Code, City of Rancho Mirage Municipal and Riverside County Fire Department Standards. Plans must be submitted to the Fire Department for review and approval prior to building permit issuance.

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Planning Division
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Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Planning©RanchoMirageCA.gov
(760) 328-2266

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Thursday, January 15, 2026 —1:00 p.m.

Global Wildlife Discovery Museum - Environmental Assessment Case No.

EA25-0003 and Preliminary Development Plan Case No.

PDP25-0003
Applicant: Prest Vuksic Greenwood Architects
Request: Consideration of a single -story 21,967 square foot museum that will be located south of the Atrium Shopping Center. The project contains three parcels that will be merged into one parcel totaling 6.78 acres. The museum will provide interactive exhibits, virtual habitats, conservation labs, and live educational events. Display areas will include representations of the animals, birds, reptiles, flora, and fauna in their natural environment. The museum will include an outdoor plaza with a fountain, a main parking lot, and an overflow parking lot with separate access from Mirage Cove Drive.

The Planning Commission recommended approval on December 11, 2025.

Location: 69934 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA, 92270. Assessor's Parcel Numbers: 689-040-023, 689-040-025, & 689-040-028
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held before the City of Rancho Mirage City Council regarding consideration of the above referenced project, pursuant to Rancho Mirage Municipal Code Title 17. An environmental assessment application was submitted for the subject project, and the determination was made that the project required an initial study. An Initial Study has been prepared to result in the recommendation to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND). A Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration was published in the Desert Sun newspaper on October 12, 2025, and distributed to interested parties. The 30 -day public review period for the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration was from October 13, 2025, to November 12, 2025.

EA25-0003 & PDP25-0003
January 15, 2026
5 p.m., and will be posted on the City's website with the publication of the City Council Agenda, to be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.

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Global Wildlife Discovery Museum
Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
Lead Agency:

City of Rancho Mirage
69-825 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage, California 92270
Prepared by:

Terra Nova Planning & Research, Inc.
42635 Melanie Place, Suite 101
Palm Desert, California 92211
August, 2025
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ENVIRONMENTAL INITIAL STUDY
Global Wildlife Discovery Museum
Project Title:

City Project No:

Lead Agency Name and
Address:

Applicant:

Contact Person:

Phone Number:

Project Location:

Accessor Parcel
Number:

General Plan
Designation:

Zoning Designation:

Global Wildlife Discovery Museum
Environmental Assessment Case No. EA25-0003
and Preliminary Development Plan PDP25-0003
City of Rancho Mirage
69-825 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage, California 92270
Phone: (760) 328-2266
Nicole Williams, Prest Vuksic Greenwood Architects
Lezlee Perez, Assistant Planner
(760) 328-2266 EXT 257
69934 California Highway 111,
689-040-023, 689-040-025, & 689-040-028
General Commercial (C -G)
General Commercial (C -G)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ENVIRONMENTAL INITIAL STUDY 2
Global Wildlife Discovery Museum 2
CHAPTER 1: PROJECT DESCRIPTION 7
Project Location 7
Access and Parking 7
Utilities 7
Environmental Setting and Surrounding Land Uses 8
Other public agencies whose approval is required 8
CHAPTER 2: ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS AND DETERMINATION 17
Determination: 19

1.1 Setting 20

1.2 Discussion of Impacts 21

1.3 Mitigation Measures: 23
2 - Agriculture and Forestry Resources 24

2.1 Setting 24

2.2 Discussion of Impacts. 25

2.3 Mitigation Measures: 25
3 - Air Quality 26

3.1 Setting 26

3.2 Discussion of Impacts 29

3.3 Mitigation Measures: 34
4 - Biological Resources 35

4.1 Setting 36

4.2 Discussion of Impacts 37

4.3 Mitigation Measures: 41
5 - Cultural Resources 43

5.1 Setting 43

5.2 Discussion of Impacts 47

5.3 Mitigation Measures: 48
6 - Energy 49
6A Setting 49

6.2 Discussion of Impacts: 51

6.3 Mitigation Measures: 55
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7 - Geology and Soils 56

7.1 Setting 57

7.2 Discussion of Impacts 59

7.3 Mitigation Measures: 61
Mitigation Monitoring: 62
8 — Greenhouse Gas Emissions 63

8.1 Setting 63

8.2 Discussion of Impacts 65

8.3 Mitigation Measures: 66
9 - Hazards and Hazardous Materials 67

9.1 Setting 68

9.2 Discussion of Impacts: 68

9.3 Mitigation Measures: 70
10 - Hydrology and Water Quality 71

10.1 Setting 72

10.2 Discussion of Impacts 74

10.3 Mitigation Measures: 78
1 1 - Land Use and Planning 79

11.1 Setting 79

11.2 Discussion of Impacts 79

11.3 Mitigation Measures: 80
12 - Mineral Resources 81

12.1 Setting 81

12.3 Mitigation Measures: 81
13 - Noise 82

13.1 Setting 82

13.2 Discussion of Impacts 84

13.3 Mitigation Measures: 89
14 - Population and Housing 90

14.1 Setting 90

14.2 Discussion of Impacts 90

14.3 Mitigation Measures: 91
15 - Public Services 92

15.1 Setting 92

15.2 Discussion of Impacts 93
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15.3 Mitigation Measures: None required 94
16 - Recreation 95

16.1 Setting 95

16.2 Discussion of Impacts 95

16.3 Mitigation Measures 96
17 - Transportation 97

17.1 Setting 97

17.2 Discussion of Impacts 98

17.3 Mitigation Measures: 99
18 - Tribal Cultural Resources 100

18.1 Setting 100

18.2 Discussion of Impacts 102

18.3 Mitigation Measures: 103
19 - Utilities and Service Systems 104

19.1 Setting 104

19.2 Discussion of Impacts 105

19.3 Mitigation Measures: 109
20 - Wildfire 1 10

20.1 Setting 110

20.2 Discussion of Impacts 111

20.3 Mitigation Measures: 112
21 - Mandatory Findings of Significance 1 13

21.1 Discussion of Impacts 113
Chapter 3: References 119
Chapter 4: Appendices 123
Chapter 5: Report Preparers 123
TABLES
Table 1 Ambient Air Quality Criteria Pollutants and Health Impacts 27 Table 2 South Coast AQMD Air Quality Significance Thresholds 28 Table 3 Project Land Use Assumptions for CaIEEMod 29
Table 4 Maximum Daily Construction -Related Emissions (pounds per day) 31 Table 5 Maximum Daily Operational -Related Emissions (pounds per day) 31 Table 6 Localized Significance Thresholds Emissions (pounds per day) 33 Table 7 Special Status Species Potentially Occurring on the Project Site 38 City of Rancho Mirage 5
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Table 8 RMEA 2019 Power Content and 2022 SCE Power Content 49 Table 9 Project Construction Equipment Fuel Consumption Estimates 51 Table 10 Construction Worker Fuel Consumption Estimates 52 Table 11 Project Operational Annual Electricity Consumption 54 Table 12 Description of Major Greenhouse Gases 63
Table 13 Projected GHG Emission Summary (Metric Tons per Year) 66 Table 14 Project Operational Water Demand 75
Table 15 Project Operational Wastewater Generation 76
Table 16 Human Response to Groundborne Vibration 84
Table 17 Operational and Construction Noise Standards 85 Table 18 Hillside Excavation Reference Noise Levels for Construction Equipment 86 Table 19 Hillside Excavation Construction Reference Noise Levels 87 Table 20 Hillside Excavation Construction Noise Impacts on Four Receiver Locations 87
Table 21 Project Daily Trip Generation 98
Table 22 Project Operational Water Demand 106
Table 23 Project Operational Wastewater Demand 107
Table 24 Project Estimated Solid Waste Generation 108
Table 25 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program 116

EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1 Regional Location Map 9
Exhibit 2 Project Vicinity Map 10
Exhibit 3 Aerial View of the Project Parcels 11
Exhibit 4 Project Site Plan — Museum and Parking Lot 12 Exhibit 5 Project Site Plan — Overflow Parking Lot 13
Exhibit 6 Elevations 14
Exhibit 7 Preliminary Landscape Plan 15
Exhibit 8 Noise Receiver Locations and Distances 16
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CHAPTER 1: PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Project Description
The Proposed Global Wildlife Discovery Museum (Project) is a 21,967 square -foot (sf) museum facility sited on three parcels in the south portion of the Atrium Center on State Highway 111. In total, the parcels (689-040-023, 689-040-025, 689-040-028) encompass 6.78 acres including a rock outcrop that rises 100± feet to an elevation of 370 feet.

Global Wildlife Discovery Museum will include an exhibit building with a lobby, a coffee shop, a gift shop, storage spaces, office spaces, restrooms, an outdoor plaza with a fountain, a main parking lot and an overflow parking lot with a separate access from Mirage Cove Drive. Please see Exhibits 1 — 7.

Project Location
The Project site is located on the east side of Highway 111, north of Mirage Cove Drive, south of Braemar Drive, and west of Golden State Lane. Formally, the Project site is within the East 1/2 of Section 3, Township 5 South, Range 5 East, San Bernardino Principal Meridian.

Access and Parking
Driveway access to the Project site is from an existing entrance to the Atrium Center from Highway 111 and would permit westbound traffic to enter the Project site and restrict outbound traffic to a right -turn only. A signalized access into the Atrium center is located 290 feet north of the Project driveway allowing both right and left turning onto Highway 111 and is easily accessible from the Project site.

The improved museum parking lot directly in front of the facility includes 89 parking spaces.

Additionally, 16 spaces for buses and overflow parking are planned for APN 689-040-028 at the south end of the Project site with access from Mirage Cove Drive, where visitors would traverse a 480 -foot -long walking path to reach the museum.

Existing Site Conditions
Utilities
In the City of Rancho Mirage, the utility services are delivered by the following providers:

Domestic Water Service: Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) Wastewater Service: Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) Solid Waste Service: Burrtec Waste and Recycling Services Electricity Service: Southern California Edison (SCE)
Natural Gas: Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) Telecommunication: Frontier Fiber, Spectrum, Verizon, others Cable: Spectrum
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Environmental Setting and Surrounding Land Uses
The Proposed Museum is consistent with the Project site's General Commercial land use designation which allows for a wide variety of uses ranging from commercial centers to specialty retail shops. Encompassing 6.78 acres, the Project site contains three currently vacant in -fill parcels. The largest of the three parcels (APN 689-040-023) comprises 5.48 acres, however, only

2.27 acres are able to be developed due a rock outcrop that occupies 3.21 acres. This parcel had been previously developed and was the site of the historic 1978 Chart House Restaurant, which was demolished in 2013 due damage from a fire in 2012. North of this parcel is APN 689-040- 025, which contains 0.37 acres of vacant land and abuts the Atrium Center parking lot further north. South of parcel -023 is APN 689-040-028, which contains 0.93 acres and is bounded by Mirage Cove Drive along the southern edge.

Excepting the rocky hillside on the east side of the Project site, the terrain is mostly flat and consists of an aging parking lot and compacted, graded soils; the flat portions of the Project site are fully disturbed. Approximately 16 mature California fan palms and a several Mexican fan palms are scattered throughout the site both at the toe of the hill and within the Highway 111 parkway.

North: The Atrium Center shopping center and High Density Residential development.

East: High Density Residential and Mobile Home Park development.

South: Mirage Cove Drive followed by one vacant undeveloped parcel.

West: Highway 111 followed by vacant, undeveloped land.

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CHAPTER 2: ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS AND DETERMINATION
Environmental Factors Potentially Affected:

The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this Project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.

Aesthetics
Biological Resources
Geology / Soils
Hydrology / Water
Quality
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Evaluation of Environmental Impacts:
1) A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g., the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should be explained where it is based on project -specific factors as well as general standards (e.g., the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project specific screening analysis). 2) All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off -site as well as on - site, cumulative as well as project -level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts.
3) Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then the checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant. "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect may be significant. If there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required. 4) "Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less Than Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from "Earlier Analyses," as described in (5) below, may be cross-referenced). 5) Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case, a brief discussion should identify the following:
a) Earlier Analysis Used. Identify and state where they are available for review. b) Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis.
c) Mitigation Measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site -specific conditions for the project.
6) Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources for potential impacts (e.g., general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated.
7) Supporting Information Sources: A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion. 8) This is only a suggested form, and lead agencies are free to use different formats; however, lead agencies should normally address the questions from this checklist that are relevant to a project's environmental effects in whatever format is selected.

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9) The explanation of each issue should identify: a) the significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and b) the mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significance.

Determination: (To be completed by the Lead Agency) On the basis of this initial evaluation:

I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
0 I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be asignificant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.

I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact"' or "potentially significant unless ritigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.

I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required.
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Environmental Checklist and Discussion:

The following checklist evaluates the Proposed Project's potential adverse impacts. For those environmental topics for which a potential adverse impact may exist, a discussion of the existing site environment related to the topic is presented followed by an analysis of the Project's potential adverse impacts. When the Project does not have any potential for adverse impacts for an environmental topic, the reasons why there are no potential adverse impacts are described. 1 - Aesthetics
AESTHETICS -- Would the project:

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Sources: City of Rancho Mirage General Plan 2017 Update, Land Use Element, City Wide Land Uses, p. 16, November 17, 2017; City of Rancho Mirage Code of Ordinances §17.10.020; Global Wildlife Discovery Museum Site Plan.

1.1 Setting
The City of Rancho Mirage encompasses 24.8 square miles extending from the Interstate 10 freeway on the north to the Santa Rosa Mountains foothills on the south. The predominant land uses throughout Rancho Mirage consist of residential communities, desert resort and recreational uses including hotels, restaurants, and golf courses, commercial and retail centers, and regional City of Rancho Mirage
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medical facilities. Of high importance to the City is the preservation of the natural desert environment. In -fill development is heavily encouraged along with low -impact, high -quality design standards that preserve scenic viewsheds.1
The Proposed 22,000± square -foot Global Wildlife Discovery Museum and parking lot would be sited on a General Commercial (C -G) in -fill lot along Highway 111 between Frank Sinatra Drive to the north and Mirage Cove Drive to the south. Surrounded by existing General Commercial (C- G) land uses, High Density Residential, and Mobile Home Park. The Project site would be consistent with the City's goals of encouraging high -quality commercial development on an in -fill lot in the midst of existing General Commercial (C -G) land uses. The existing parking lot on the site would be reconstructed and expanded across the adjoining 0.37 -acre parcel (APN 689-040- 025). The graded barren portion of the Project site closest to the west edge of the rock outcrop would contain the Museum building, very similar to the way the earlier restaurant was situated on the site. The proposed single structure would not exceed 34 feet. The proposed building design incorporates the rock outcrop and requires removal of a small portion of the adjoining hillside, which was previously modified to accommodate the previous restaurant.

1.2 Discussion of Impacts:
a) LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT:

As noted above, the Project site includes a 100± -foot hill, an outlying spur of the foothills to the west, which serves as a backdrop for the developable portion of the site. Currently, westbound travelers on Highway 111 have distant, low-lying views across the Atrium development of the San Bernardino Mountains and Mt. San Gorgonio. If constructed, the proposed project would impact these views to the same degree as the previous restaurant did. These northwest views are not prominent for travelers and proposed project construction and landscaping are not expected to result in a substantial adverse impact on this viewshed.

The view across the Project site for eastbound Highway 111 travelers is dominated by the remnant hill on the Project site, which will rise approximately 65 feet above the top of the proposed museum building. The on -site elevated terrain also shields the development portion of the site from viewsheds enjoyed by residents to the east and northeast. The Project will not affect views of the surrounding mountains enjoyed by surrounding land uses.

Scenic vista views of the mountains from the rest of the Atrium Center north of the Project site would not be impacted, nor would views from existing commercial development to the south and southwest. Likewise, easterly scenic vistas of the Little San Bernardino Mountains would not be impacted by the Project, siting of the museum at the base of the rock outcrop backdrop. Project impacts to scenic vistas would be less than significant. b) LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT:

The existing elevated terrain and parkway and other landscaping are valuable scenic resources that enhance the scenic experience for travelers and others in the area.

Substantial damage to scenic resources such as trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway would qualify as a significant impact. The Proposed City of Rancho Mirage General Plan 2017 Update, Land Use Element, City Wide Land Uses, p. 16, November 17, 2017.

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Project is located on the east side of State Highway 111, which is an eligible state scenic highway, but has not been officially designated as such. While it does not contain historic buildings, the site does contain an isolated rock outcropping that stands 100± feet above the surrounding terrain. The site and adjoining parkway include approximately 20± mature California and Mexican fan palms, some of which may be lost or relocated within the site.

Natural vegetation skirting the tow of slope of the on -site hill will be partially disturbed. The proposed landscape plan will introduce a variety of native and drought tolerant landscape material that will enhance the scenic resources of the site and will more than off -set the loss of existing vegetation.

The site plan proposes to situate the Museum building on the flat terrain adjacent to the base of west -facing side of the rock outcrop and incorporate the lower portion of the hillside into the eastside/backside of the building. This similar to the manner in which the previous restaurant was situated on the site. Construction of the proposed building will require the removal of a 220 feet long section of the rock outcrop up to a height of 19 feet high and up to 40 feet deep into the hillside. As noted on the Project preliminary grading plan (see Exhibit 6, Hillside Demolition Site Plan), the area of hillside removal would accommodate and be blocked by the new building that would abut this portion of the hillside. Most of the proposed hillside modifications would be shielded from view and, therefore, impacts to these scenic resources would be less than significant.

The adjoining segment of Highway 111 is a state -eligible scenic highway but has not been so designated. Therefore, the proposed project would not affect scenic resources along a state scenic highway. While the Project site once harbored a restaurant that was designated a historic resource by the City Council based on its architectural significance, this structure was destroyed by fire in 2012 and was subsequently removed. There are no other structures of historic significance that would be impacted by the proposed project.

In summary, the Project will not substantially damage scenic resources, including limited trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway. Impacts will be less than significant.
c) LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT:

The Project is proposed for and complies with the General Commercial (C -G) land use designation along a major transportation corridor. At buildout, the Project will provide a Museum space of 21,967 sf with accompanying offices, a gift shop, a small cafe and a "flex space" in a one-story structure tucked against an existing 100 -foot -tall rocky hillside.

This development would comply with the City's required development standards including appropriate setbacks, lighting and landscape design and architectural design. As mentioned above, the Museum will obstruct views of the proposed modifications to the hillside and leave the upper portion of the hillside undisturbed.

According to the City's height standards, one-story buildings should be no higher than 20 feet from the finished grade to the highest point of the structure excluding chimneys and vents. An exception may be granted by the City if the setback is increased by a minimum distance of two feet for each foot of height exceedance. The additional setback applies to City of Rancho Mirage 22
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the portion of the building that is taller than 20 feet. 2 The Proposed Museum building height reaches a height of 34 feet and appropriate additional setback allowances from the street and the north side are included in the Project site plan (see Exhibit 4).

The building materials for the Museum would incorporate neutral beige and gray concrete, and a dark rust color faux metal accent along the roofline. Dark glass windows would be visible from the front side at the south end around the south -facing wall. Across the front of the building decorative elements include a light gray/beige-toned wildlife mural next to a wall composed of beige -toned rock veneer supporting a dark brown laser -cut mesh aluminum sheet (see the Elevations Exhibit 6). The building design and decorative elements would deviate somewhat from the surrounding existing commercial and public buildings, but the color palette, the design element, and accompanying landscape design align with the aesthetic of the surrounding mountain hillsides that occur on the Project site and across Highway 111. Furthermore, the long roofline would not obstruct the rock outcrop directly behind the building, and as the building is tucked up against the rock outcrop, it would not interfere with views of surrounding vistas. The Project will not degrade the existing visual character or quality of public views. Impacts to the existing visual character and quality of public view will be less than significant. d) LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT:

Pursuant to the City's Ordinance Codes, §17.18.050 and § 17.26.120, exterior lighting, including security lighting, must be energy efficient and either recessed or shielded such that light, glare and reflection are directed downward and away from neighboring properties. All light fixtures should appropriately serve the immediate purpose and not emit light, glare, or reflection beyond the project's boundaries. Exterior lighting for the Proposed Project is subject to approval by the City prior to construction. Should the Museum require operation during the evening hours, light emanating from the interior would be largely shielded by the decorative wall positioned along the front side of the building. Light emanating from the back windows would be shielded by the rock outcrop directly behind the building. Adherence to the City's lighting ordinance codes would ensure that potential impacts resulting from lighting or glare would be less than significant.

1.3 Mitigation Measures: None required.
2 City of Rancho Mirage Code of Ordinances, §17.20.100 General Property and Use Standards, January 2006.

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2 - Aariculture and Forestry Resources

AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
RESOURCES — In determining whether
impacts to agricultural resources are
significant environmental effects, lead
agencies may refer to the California
Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site
Assessment Model (1997) prepared by
the California Dept. of Conservation as
an optional model to use in assessing
impacts on agriculture and farmland.

Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique
Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide
Importance (Farmland), as shown on the
maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland
Mapping and Monitoring Program of the
California Resources Agency, to non-
agricultural use?
❑
❑
❑
��
b) Conflict with existing zoning for
agricultural use, or a Williamson Act
contract?
❑
❑
❑
��
c) Conflict with existing zoning for, or
cause rezoning of forest land,
timberland, or timberland zoned
Timberland Production?
❑
❑
❑
��
d) Result in the loss of forest land or
conversion of forest land to non -forest
use?
❑
❑
❑
��
e) Involve other changes in the existing
environment which, due to their location
or nature, could result in conversion of
Farmland, to non-agricultural use?
❑
❑
❑
��
Sources: City of Rancho Mirage General Plan 2017 Update, November 17, 2017; City of Rancho Mirage Land Use and Zoning Map, August 2013; California Department of Conservation Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program (accessed April 2025).

2.1 Setting
The City of Rancho Mirage contains no commercial agricultural uses but historically attracted date farmers during the mid -20`h Century. These scattered date farms/gardens were converted to residential subdivisions and other development. Today, there are no lands designated for either agricultural, forestry, or timberland production use in the City and in City's Sphere of Influence.

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The California Important Farmland Finder designates much of Rancho Mirage, the Project site included, as "Urban and Built -Up Land."3

2.2 Discussion of Impacts:
a -e)
NO IMPACT:

Conversion of Farmland: The California Department of Conservation provides a mapping tool, the Important Farmland Finder, to identify significant or important agricultural lands throughout the state. The City of Rancho Mirage does not contain any farmland of any category including Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance. The Project site and surrounding properties are categorized as Urban and Built -Up Land. The Project would not convert any farmland or result in the loss of any farmland. No impact to farmland would occur.

Williamson Act: The Project site is zoned for General Commercial development and is not under, nor has ever been under, a Williamson Act contract. Therefore, the Proposed development would not conflict with any agricultural designation. No impact to lands under a Williamson Act contract would occur.

Conflict with Forest or Timberland Production: Neither the General Plan nor the Land Use and Zoning map for Rancho Mirage includes any Forestry or Forest Production designations. The Project site is located 270 feet above sea level in the Sonoran Desert ecological region where summer temperatures can exceed 120° Fahrenheit and receives an average annual rainfall of three inches. As such, there would be no conversion of timberland zones and no impacts are expected.

Loss of Forest Land: As noted, the City has no Forestry or Forest Production designations or areas. There are no forests in the City or surrounding Sphere. Therefore, the Project would not impact or cause the loss of any forest lands.

Other Changes in the Existing Environment: Buildout of the Project includes a Museum and parking area on a lot that is surrounded by existing urban uses and on a site that was previously developed. As the City does not contain any agricultural lands, the Project would not impact any agricultural uses.

2.3 Mitigation Measures: None required.
3 California Department of Conservation, California Important Farmland Finder, accessed April 24, 2025, https://mads.conservation.ca.gov/dIrd/ciff/ .

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3 - Air Quality
AIR QUALITY — Where available, the
sapplicabcance le alrrit uria aliteSy manlahed by ementt oe air p pollution control district may be
relied upon to make the following
determinations. Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Than
Sesig nif cant
with Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Conflict with or obstruct
implementation of the applicable air
quality plan?
❑
❑
��
b) Result in a cumulatively
considerable net increase of any
criteria pollutant for which the project
region is non -attainment under an
applicable federal or state ambient air
quality standard?
❑
❑
��
c) Expose sensitive receptors to
substantial pollutant concentrations?
❑
❑
��
d) Result in other emissions (such as
those leading to odors) adversely
affecting a substantial number of
people?
❑
��
Sources: CaIEEMod Version 2022.1; City of Rancho Mirage General Plan 2017 Update, Land Use Element, November 16, 2017; EPA Greenbook; South Coast AQMD CEQA Handbook (1993), updated March 2023; SCAQMD Final 2022 Air Quality Management Plan, December 2022.

3.1 Setting
The state of California is divided into
fifteen air basins, each defined by
local topography, climate, and
regional air quality issues. The City
of Rancho Mirage occurs within the
Coachella Valley Planning Area,
which is an air quality management
district (AQMD) subregion within the
topographic boundary of the Salton
Sea Air Basin (SSAB). The SSAB
encompasses all of Imperial County
and the central portion of Riverside
County, where the Coachella Valley
and the City are located.

In the State of California, there are 35 air quality regulatory agencies that establish emission thresholds and monitor air quality the air basins. The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) is the regulatory agency that controls and monitors emissions from stationary sources within most of Riverside County, portions of San Bernardino County and Los Angeles County, Santa
Barbara
Co,,my
San Joaquin K
Valley
it Basin
Contra
Coast Air c asin
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Air Quolily Menago,nane C sNcl
SCAOMDJunSAction
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Carron.

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South oast
Sarr Bernardino Coy
Mojave Desert
Air Basin
R eer9Ade Ci»,
San Diego
Alr Basin
San Diego Co,nrr
Salton Sea
Alr Basin
formal CCUn
Source: South Coast Air Quality Management District,
Draft Final 2022
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and all of Orange County. The SCAQMD monitors emissions via 37 permanent monitoring stations, conducts inspections, and drafts air quality management plans to guide governments and businesses in reducing emissions. The Coachella Valley Planning Area is subject to the 2022 SCAQMD Air Quality Management Plan. Three local monitoring stations in Palm Springs, Indio, and Mecca provide daily and annual emissions data throughout the Coachella Valley.

National ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) are a set of emissions thresholds designed to protect human health and environmental factors. An ambient air quality standard specifies the maximum amount of a pollutant that can be present in the air during a specific period of time and not cause harmful effects on the most sensitive members of the community and natural resources.

If that pollutant's concentration in the air is at or below the threshold, then the area is said to be in attainment, while non -attainment areas experience pollution levels above the AAQS thresholds.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the Coachella Valley Planning Area is classified as a nonattainment zone for ozone (O3) and particulate matter (PMio). Ozone pollution in the Coachella Valley Planning Area can be traced primarily to the flow of photochemical smog contaminants from the South Coast Air Basin to the west. High levels of PM,o pollution result from the arid environment, the ubiquitous presence of sand and dust combined with agricultural activity concentrated in the southeastern end of the Coachella Valley. Due to this nonattainment status, the Coachella Valley Planning Area is subject to the 2003 Coachella Valley PM,o State Implementation Plan (CV PM10 SIP), in order to bring the Planning Area into compliance with the NAAQS PM,o threshold.

Ambient air quality standards for the SCAQMD are subject to federal NAAQS guidelines, as well as state guidelines referred to as California Ambient Air Quality Standards (CAAQS). Each set of AAQS focuses on certain criteria pollutants which together include the following list of pollutants.

Table 1 explains properties of each criteria pollutant.

Table 1
Ambient Air Quality Criteria Pollutants and Health Impacts Criteria Pollutant
Emissions Sources
Health Effects
Oxides of Nitrogen
(NO.)
A yellow -brown colored gas that forms
when nitric oxide, emitted primarily
from burning of petroleum gas,
combines with atmospheric oxygen.
_ Lung damage
Breathing difficulties
Reactive/Volatile
Organic Compounds
(ROGNOC)
Primary pollutants that form
secondary pollutants such as Ozone,
or photochemical smog, when they
react with ultraviolet sunlight in the
atmosphere.

Eye, nose and throat irritation
_ Headaches
Dizziness, fatigue
Allergic skin reaction
Ozone (O3)
A secondary pollutant resulting from
hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen,
emitted by cars, solvents, factories
and pesticides, reacting in the
presence of sunlight.
- Difficulty breathing, chest pains,
aggravate lung diseases such as
asthma, emphysema, and chronic
bronchitis.
- Shortness of breath, coughing,
and lung damage with prolonged
and chronic exposure.

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Table 1
Ambient Air Quality Criteria Pollutants and Health Impacts Criteria Pollutant
Emissions Sources
Health Effects
Particulate Matter
(PMio)
and
Fine Particulate Matter
(PM2.5)
Fugitive dust particles with a width of
10 microns down to 2.5 microns.

Emitted from construction activity,
vehicles driving on unpaved roads,
industrial smokestacks, wildfires.

Particles may occur as liquids or
solids.
- Cause damage to the respiratory
system.
- Aggravate respiratory illnesses.
- Symptoms: Coughing, asthma,
heart attacks, premature death.

Oxides of Sulfur (SOX)
Colorless and pungent gas emitted
from coal and oil power plants,
refineries, and diesel engines.
- Irritates eyes, nose, and airways.
- Causes shortness of breath,
tightness of chest.
- Asthma patients are at high risk of
developing more severe issues.

Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Colorless and odorless gas emitted
from the incomplete combustion of all
fossil fuels including oil, coal, and
natural gas.
- Interrupts the delivery of oxygen to
the brain.
- Causes dizziness, headaches, and
nausea.

Lead (Pb)
Emitted from metals processing
facilities, combustion of leaded fuel,
manufacturing of lead -acid batteries.
- Damages the nervous system, and
kidneys.

Interferes with developmental and
reproductive systems.

Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)
A rotten egg -smelling gas emitted
from geothermal power plants,
petroleum production, and sewage
treatment plants.

Causes headaches and skin
irritation.

Damages the respiratory system.

Sources: South Coast AQMD CEQA Handbook (1993), updated March 2023; SCAQMD Final 2022 Air Quality Manacement Plan, Appendix 1: Health Effects (2022)
Table 2 below provides the maximum daily emissions thresholds for a project's construction and operation per the SCAQMD CEQA Handbook.

Table 2
South Coast AQMD Air Quality Significance Thresholds
Criteria Pollutant
Construction
Operation
Oxides of Nitrogen (NOX)
100 Ibs/day
55 Ibs/day
ReactiveNolatile Organic
Compounds (ROG/VOC)
75 lbs/day
55 Ibs/day
Particulate Matter (Palo)
150 Ibs/day
150 Ibs/day
Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5)
55 Ibs/day
55 Ibs/day
Oxides of Sulfur (SOX)
150 Ibs/day
150 Ibs/day
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
550 Ibs/day
550 Ibs/day
Lead (Pb)
3 Ibs/day
3 Ibs/day
Source: South Coast AQMD CEQA Handbook (1993), updated March 2023 City of Rancho Mirage 28
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Forecast modeling of construction and operational emissions for the Project was calculated using the California Emissions Estimator Model (CaIEEMod) Version 2022.1, a modeling software application used in quantifying emissions associated with land development projects in California.

The model calculates criteria pollutant emissions, including CO, PM10, PM2.5 and the ozone precursors ROG and NOX, in addition to greenhouse gas equivalent emissions. Table 3 below provides a summary of the Project's land use data that was incorporated into the model. The detailed CaIEEMod report for the Project is available in Appendix A.

Although the three parcels contain 6.78 acres, or 295,337 sf, the on -site rock outcrop covers roughly 158,360 sf leaving approximately 136,977 sf. Upon buildout, the Project would include a museum building totaling 21,967 sf., and two parking areas comprising 59,810 sf, and landscaped areas would cover 44,300 sf.

The proposed museum building would be comprised of a lobby, exhibit space, a coffee shop, a gift shop, a "flex space," storage spaces, office spaces, and restrooms. Site improvements would also include an outdoor fountain, a main parking lot and an overflow parking lot, and a landscaped trail connecting the overflow parking to the Museum site. Land uses applied to CaIEEMod for analysis purposes included an educational facility, parking area and landscape/park area to account for the proposed landscaping in front of the museum and the landscaped trail between the overflow parking lot and the museum. The anticipated length of the construction phase is one year with completion occurring in late 2026. The site is currently vacant, but a demolition phase would entail the removal of the existing parking lot and the removal of a portion of the west -facing hillside (220 feet long, 19 feet high from the ground level and up to 40 feet deep into the hillside).

Table 3
Project Land Use Assumptions for CaIEEMod
Project Land Use
Area Data
Total Project Site Area

6.78 acres (295,337 sf)
Land Uses
Museum Building
21,967 square feet (sf)
Main Parking Lot
43,860 sf (89 spaces)
Overflow Parking Lot
13,150 sf (16 spaces)
Landscaped Area
44,300 sf
Earthwork
Cut
1,035 cubic yards (cy)
Fill
1,485 cy
Net Import
450 cy
Export
350 cy
Daily Trips 1
150

1. Daily Trips generated by the museum are based on the ITE Land Use Code 580.

3.2 Discussion of Impacts:
a) NO IMPACT:

A project's impacts on local air quality would be significant if the project does not conform to, or if it obstructs, an applicable Air Quality Management Plan. Within the Coachella Valley Planning Area, projects are subject to the 2022 SCAQMD Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP). SCAQMD works closely with local governments and actively cooperates with federal and state agencies to establish pollution emissions thresholds and guidelines for controlling emissions. The 2022 SCAQMD AQMP defines strategies to control and City of Rancho Mirage 29
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reduce air pollution emissions from stationary and mobile sources. The 2022 AQMD was prepared with cooperation between SCAQMD, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and is based in part on regional land use planning, population growth forecasting, and transportation modeling. In conformance with SB 375, SCAG prepares a Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy every four years to analyze regional development patterns and integrate policies and programs to reduce emissions. The most current report, Connect SoCal 2024, includes the most recent regional land use planning and forecast analyses, and projects that are consistent with these analyses are also consistent with the AQMP.

The land use and zoning designation on the Project site is Commercial General (C -G) which permits a variety of smaller -scale commercial centers, specialty retail shops, small department stores and may range from free-standing buildings to planned commercial centers. To expedite the use of in -fill lots and promote the growth of high -quality, conveniently located retail opportunities, the City encourages integrated development planning along the Highway 111 Corridor.4 The Project incorporates a unique educational experience with a local small retail and coffee shop and a landscaped outdoor walking area on three in -fill parcels that had been previously developed. Utility services would not need to be expanded, and the public would not need to travel beyond this major City corridor to access the Project.

In conclusion, although the Project would result in air emissions, as discussed below, it would not conflict with or obstruct the implementation of an applicable air quality plan because its commercial characteristics are consistent with the City's adopted Land Use requirements and are included in the development of regional plans. No conflicts with or obstructions to the implementation of the applicable air quality plan are expected. b) LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT:

The Project will have a significant impact if it causes a considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the Coachella Valley Planning Area is in nonattainment per federal or state ambient air quality standards. Currently, the Coachella Valley is designated as "extreme" nonattainment for the 2008 and 8 -hour ozone standard, "severe" for the 2015 8 -hour ozone standard, and "serious" for the 1987 PM10 standard.5 In response to these designations the SCAQMD adopted a series of attainment plans beginning in 1987. The most current attainment plans are:
• Coachella Valley Attainment Plan for the 2008 8 -Hour Ozone Standard, October 2024
• 2003 Coachella Valley PM10 State Implementation Plan
Construction Emissions:

For purposes of analysis, the construction phase was assumed to take place over one year with completion set for late 2026. The construction period includes all aspects of project development, including demolition of the existing parking lot, site preparation, removal of a portion of the west -facing side of the rock outcrop during grading, pad and foundation work, building construction, paving, and application of architectural coatings.

Applicable standard requirements and best management practices include, but are not 4 City of Rancho Mirage General Plan 2017 Update, Land Use Element, November 16, 2017. 5 EPA Greenbook, California Nonattainment/Maintenance Status for Each County by Year, April 2025.

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limited to, the implementation of a dust control and management plan in conformance with SCQAMD Rule 403.1, proper maintenance and limited idling of heavy equipment, and the use of low -polluting architectural paint and coatings per SCAQMD Rule 1113.

As shown in Table 4, given that criteria pollutant thresholds will not be exceeded, and standard best management practices will be applied during construction, impacts associated with air emissions during construction will be less than significant.

Table 4
Maximum Daily Construction -Related Emissions (pounds per day) Construction Emissions
ROG
NOX
CO
SO2
PMio
PM2.5
Daily Maximum'

22.148

17.089

16.454

0.0415

5.7249

2.3581
SCAQMD Thresholds
75 100
550
150
150
55 Exceeds?
No
No
No
No
No
No

1. Standard dust control measures have been applied to the PM emissions.

2. All other emissions are maximum daily unmitigated estimates.

Source: South Coast AQMD CEQA Handbook (1993), updated March 2023.

Operational Emissions:

Operational emissions are ongoing emissions that will occur over the life of the project.

They include area source emissions, emissions from energy demand (electricity), and mobile source (vehicle) emissions. The ITE TripGen Web -based App estimates that the average daily total (ADT) number of trips that the Project would generate is 150.6 Table 5 provides a summary of forecasted daily emissions during the operation of the proposed Project. As shown below, operational emissions will not exceed daily SCAQMD thresholds of significance for any criteria pollutants for operations. Impacts related to operational emissions are expected to be less than significant.

Table 5
Maximum Daily Operational -Related Emissions (pounds per day) Operational Emissions ROG NO. CO SO2
PMio
PM2.5
Daily Maximum'

1.386

1.144

10.451

0.0199

1.798

0.4765
SCAQMD Thresholds
75 100
550
150
150
55 Exceeds?
No
No
No
No
No
No

1. Standard dust control measures have been applied to the PM emissions.

2. All other emissions are maximum daily unmitigated estimates.

Source: South Coast AQMD CEQA Handbook (1993), updated March 2023.

Cumulative Contribution: Non -Attainment Criteria Pollutants If a project indirectly induces additional criteria pollution emissions by encouraging an increase in the number of vehicles traveling along a new roadway, for example, and thus causes a cumulative net increase in emissions, then the project may cause a significant cumulative impact. Given the dispersing nature of pollutant emissions and aggregated 6 Institute of Transportation Engineers Manual, 11th Ed., ITE TripGen Web -based App, Land Use Code 580, accessed May 2025.

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impacts from nearby jurisdictions, cumulative air quality is evaluated on a regional scale.

As previously mentioned, the Coachella Valley Planning Area is a nonattainment zone for PM10 and ozone. Any development resulting in emissions of PM10, ozone, or ozone precursors will, to some extent, contribute to the existing regional non -attainment.

The SCAQMD does not currently provide thresholds of significance for the cumulative emissions of multiple projects. A project's potential cumulative contributions can instead be analyzed using the criteria for project -specific impacts. Assuming an individual development generates less than significant construction and operational emissions, then the project would not generate a cumulatively considerable increase in non -attainment criteria pollutants and its impacts would be regarded as less than significant. As shown in Tables 4 and 5, emissions resulting from the proposed Project's construction and operational phases are calculated to be well below the thresholds SCAQMD considers to be cumulatively considerable.

Mandatory standard best practices will be applied during construction, including dust control measures, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403, as well as the use of low VOC content in architectural coatings per SCAQMD Rule 1113. California Building Code requirements for energy efficiency and improving technology for automobiles will also reduce air emissions in the future. Therefore, while the Project will contribute to incremental increases in emissions, the impacts on regional PM,() and ozone levels are not anticipated to be cumulatively considerable.

Summary:

As shown above, both construction and operation of the proposed Project will result in criteria emissions that are below the SCAQMD significance thresholds, and neither phase would violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation. Overall, impacts related to construction and operation will be less than significant and are not cumulatively considerable from a non- attainment standpoint. c) LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT:

A Project will have a significant impact if it exposes sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations. Sensitive receptors are defined as members of the population who are potentially more sensitive to air pollutants due to age and health condition.

Sensitive receptors include schools, playgrounds, childcare centers, retirement homes, hospitals and residences. SCAQMD provides a Localized Significance Thresholds (LST) analysis to determine whether a project will pose significant air quality impacts on nearby sensitive receptors. LST thresholds are provided for distances of 25, 50, 100, 200 and 500 meters between a project site and a sensitive receptor. Per the SCAQMD, LST analysis is designed for projects up to five acres in size or projects that involve up to five acres of daily disturbance during construction. While the proposed Project contains 6.78 acres, fewer than five acres would be disturbed as the rock outcrop consumes about one-half of the Project site and will not be developed.

The nearest sensitive receptors are the two residential neighborhoods that are adjacent to the Project site. One neighborhood occurs 64 meters to the north on Braemar Drive and the other neighborhood occurs 80 meters to the east on the north side of Mirage Cove Drive. This easterly neighborhood is protected from the Project construction activity by the intervening 100 -foot -high rock outcrop. Based on the Project's size and proximity to the City of Rancho Mirage 32
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nearest sensitive receptor, the 5 -acre site table at a distance of 25 meters (nearest measurement option in LST table) was used for air quality analysis. Table 6 shows that on -site emission concentrations for Project construction will not exceed LST thresholds for carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter. Overall, the impacts will be less than significant.

Table 6
Localized Significance Thresholds Emissions (pounds per day) Pollutant
Construction
CO
NOx
PM10
PM2.s
Maximum Emissions

16.454

17.089

5.7249

2.3581
SCAQMD LST Threshold
2,292.00
304.00

14.00 8.00
Exceed?
No
No
No
No
Operation
Maximum Emissions

10.451

1.144

1.798

0.4765
SCAQMD LST Threshold
2,292.00
304.00

4.00 2.00
Exceed?
No
No
No
No
Sources: CaIEEMod model, version 2022.1; LST Threshold Source: LST Mass Rate Look -up Table, SCAQMD.

Health Impacts
The SCAQMD is the local implementing and enforcing agency for the Air Toxics "Hot Spots" Information and Assessment Act of 1987 (commonly known as AB 2588), which established a statewide program for the inventory of air toxic emissions from specifically identified individual facilities as well as requirements for risk assessment and public notification of potential health risks. The SCAQMD requires the preparation of an operational HRA for "facilities" associated with high levels of toxic air contaminants. The eight categories of identified sources of TACs include high -traffic freeways and roads, distribution centers, rail yards, ports, refineries, chrome plating facilities, perchloroethylene dry cleaners, and large gas stations. The Project neither proposes the development of any such facilities, nor is it situated in proximity to any such facility.

As shown in Tables 4, 5, and 6, construction and operation of the proposed Project will result in criteria emissions that are well below the SCAQMD significance thresholds and would neither violate any air quality standard nor contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation. In addition, localized emissions will be less than significant.

With today's technology, it is not scientifically possible to calculate the degree to which exposure to various levels of criteria pollutant emissions will impact an individual's health.

There are several factors that make predicting a Project -specific numerical impact difficult:
• Not all individuals will be affected equally due to medical history. Some may have medical pre -dispositions and diet and exercise levels tend to vary across a population. • Due to the dispersing nature of pollutants, it is difficult to locate and identify which group of individuals will be impacted, either directly or indirectly. • There are currently no approved methodologies or studies to base assumptions on, such as baseline health levels or emission level -to -health risk ratios.

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Due to the limitations described above, the extent to which the Project poses a health risk is uncertain but unavoidable. It is anticipated that impacts associated with carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and particulate matter will be less than significant overall, and that health effects will also be less than significant. d) LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT:

If the Project produced emissions of objectionable odors that adversely affect a substantial number of people, then the Project would have a significant impact. Land uses which are likely to generate odors, other than agricultural operations that are exempted, include chemical plants, composting operations, dairies, fiberglass molding, landfills, refineries, rail yards, and wastewater treatment plants.'
Short term odors associated with paving and construction activities could be generated by the Project's construction; however, any such odors would be quickly dispersed below detectable levels as distance from the construction site increases and would occur for short time periods during the construction phase only.

During the operational phase, odors produced by the Museum would result from vehicle emissions and potentially from the cafe. As the cafe is intended to be a coffee/sandwich shop rather than a full -service restaurant. Given the limited scope of food service provided by the cafe, and the distance from other businesses and residences, potential odors stemming from the Project site are expected to be less than significant.

3.3 Mitigation Measures: None required.
' SCAQMD Guidance Document, Chapter 2: Air Quality Issues Regarding Land Use.

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4 - Bioloaical Resources
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES — Would
the project:
p
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
p
a) Have a substantial adverse effect,
either directly or through habitat
modifications, on any species identified
as a candidate, sensitive, or special
status species in local or regional plans,
policies, or regulations, or by the
California Department of Fish and
Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service?
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b) Have a substantial adverse effect on
any riparian habitat or other sensitive
natural community identified in local or
regional plans, policies, and regulations
or by the California Department of Fish
and Wildlife or US Fish and Wildlife
Service?
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c) Have a substantial adverse effect on
federally protected wetlands as defined
by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
(including, but not limited to, marsh,
vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct
removal, filling, hydrological
interruption, or other means?
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d) Interfere substantially with the
movement of any native resident or
migratory fish or wildlife species or with
established native resident or migratory
wildlife corridors, or impede the use of
native wildlife nursery sites?
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e) Conflict with any local policies or
ordinances protecting biological
resources, such as a tree preservation
policy or ordinance?
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f) Conflict with the provisions of an
adopted Habitat Conservation Plan,
Natural Community Conservation Plan,
or other approved local, regional, or
state habitat conservation plan?
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Sources: Biological Resources Assessment and Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan Consistency Analysis Report — APNs 689-040-023 and 689-040-028," WSP USA Environment and Infrastructure, Inc., March 10, 2025; City of Rancho Mirage Code of Ordinances, §3.29.147 Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Community Conservation Plan Local Development Mitigation Fee, May 2019.

4.1 Setting
The Coachella Valley occurs within the Colorado Desert, a warmer and drier ecological subregion of the larger Sonoran Desert ecoregion. The Colorado Desert subregion is bounded by the Colorado River to the east, the Mojave Desert ecoregion to the north, and the San Bernardino, San Jacinto, and Santa Rosa Mountain ranges to the west. Much of the Colorado Desert sits between -275 feet and 3,000 feet in elevation, while the highest elevations are found at the top of Mt. San Jacinto (10,835 feet) and Mt. San Gorgonio (11,499 feet). The City of Rancho Mirage occurs at approximately 270 feet above sea level at the foot of the Santa Rosa Mountains along the northwestern edge of the Coachella Valley.

Wide temperature variation is a key characteristic of the desert southwest, and in Rancho Mirage, temperatures can range from 46° Fahrenheit (F) in December to 115+°F in July, with an average annual rainfall of two to four inches. These environmental extremes have led to the evolution of highly specialized desert species, some of which are endemic to the region. Development throughout the Coachella Valley is guided by regulations meant to protect remaining habitats for diminishing and endangered biological resources embodied in the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan, as described below.

Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan The City and the Project site are located within the boundaries of the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP), a regional plan that streamlines the permitting process for economic development in a manner that also preserves 27 different natural communities and protects 27 native species across 1.2 million acres of the Coachella Valley. As a signatory and "Permittee", the City is subject to the payment of requisite development fees for development of projects on heretofore vacant and undeveloped lands. The CVMSHCP establishes specific conservation areas where habitat, ecological processes, and/or wildlife corridors are protected from development activity. About 0.15 miles west of the Project site is the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains Conservation Area.

The following discussion of impacts is based on the March 2025 Biological Resources Assessment and CVMSHCP Consistency Analysis Report8 (BRAR). The BRAR is available in Appendix B of this Initial Study. For the BRAR, biologists conducted an exhaustive literature review to identify special status plant and animal species that are known to occur within a five - mile radius of the Project site. Additionally, a pedestrian field assessment of the Project site and a 500 -foot radius around the site was conducted on foot on January 27, 2025. All site conditions including weather, topography and soil, signs of animal activity, and resident plant species were recorded.
8 "Biological Resources Assessment and Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan Consistency Analysis Report — Assessor's Parcel Numbers 689-040-023 and 689-040-028," WSP USA Environment and Infrastructure, Inc., March 10, 2025.

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4.2 Discussion of Impacts:
a) LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT WITH MITIGATION:

The Project will pose a significant impact if it results in a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Vegetation Observed
The northwest section of the Project site contains an unimproved graded quadrangle with two clusters of palms including nine California fan palms and about seven Mexican fan palms, as well as an older parking lot with irrigated ornamental vegetation. Along the westerly portion and extending to the southerly parcel, the terrain is flat, graded, and sparsely vegetated except for ten mature California fan palms and one Mexican fan palm.

Other representative perennial plant species observed within this section included, but are not limited to, creosote bush (Larrea tridentata), white bursage (Ambrosia dumosa), brittlebush (Encelia farinosa), narrow leaved bedstraw (Galium angustifolium) and desert needle grass (Stipa speciosa). Nonnative species include Mediterranean grass (Schismus barbatus), Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon), and puncture vine (Tribulus terrestris).

Approximately 50% of the Project site is covered by a rock outcrop rising to 370 feet in elevation, which separates the site from the residential land uses to the east. Despite the presence of a few walking trails, the hillside has been left in a natural state and creosote scrub remains as the dominant plant community.

None of the observed plant species are considered to be special status species.

Wildlife Observed
During the field survey, 14 species of vertebrates which are common to the region were observed: one reptile species, the side -blotched lizard (Uta stansburiana), was observed on the Project site. Additionally, 11 bird species, and two mammal species were also noted during the survey. Bird species noted included mourning dove (Zenaida macroura), Costa's hummingbird (Calypte costae), Western blue bird (Sialia mexicana), Say's phoebe (Sayornis saya), red -shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus), American kestrel (Falco sparverius), Northern mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos), common raven (Corvus corax), American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos), house finch (Haemorhous mexicanus), and yellow-rumped warbler (Setophaga coronata). The two mammal species observed on site were Botta's pocket gopher (Thomomys bottae) and an unidentified species of wood rat (Neotoma sp.)
Of the observed wildlife, only the Costa's hummingbird (Calypte costae) is designated as a special status species. No candidate, sensitive, or other special status species were observed. It should be mentioned that one field survey presents a limited perspective of the wildlife that may occur on a given project site due to the seasonality of species movements and the fossorial (burrowing) behavior of many desert wildlife species.

Special Status Species
The literature review of the Project vicinity, which includes the Project site and a five -mile radius, generated a list of 103 special status species that occur in the Project vicinity, 19 of which have the potential to occur on the Project site, and only one of which, Costa's City of Rancho Mirage 37
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hummingbird, was observed during the field survey. Table 7 provides a summary of the 19 special status species that have either a high, moderate, low, or very low potential to occur on the Proposed Project site, species that are presumed to be absent were omitted from Table 7. The complete list of the 103 species is available in the BRAR.

Of the 19 species with potential to occur on the Project site, five are fully covered and conserved under the CVMSHCP. The City is a signatory to the CVMSHCP and payment of the development fee is expected to mitigate potential impacts to these five species who are otherwise protected in established conservation areas.

Table 7
Special Status Species Potentially Occurring on the Project Site Special Status Species
Probability to Occur on the Project Site
• Pink velvet mallow (Horsfordia alata)
• Low: Suitable habitat present on rocky hillside but
not observed.
• Not covered by the CVMSHCP
• Newberry's velvet mallow (Horsfordia
newberryi)
• Low: Suitable habitat present on rocky hillside but
not observed.
• Not covered by the CVMSHCP
• Winged crypantha (Johnstonella
holoptera)
• Low: Suitable habitat present on rocky hillside but
not observed.
• Not covered by the CVMSHCP
• Narrow -leaf sandpaper plant (Petalonyx
linearis)
• Low: Suitable habitat present on rocky hillside but
not observed.
• Not covered by the CVMSHCP
• Desert fan palm oasis woodland
• Absent: California fan palms occur on the site, but
they were planted as landscaping and are found
along the eastern edge by Hwy 111.
• Fully covered by CVMSHCP
• Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)
• Low: Larval host plants (milkweeds) not observed
but may been dormant at time of survey. Winter
roost site no present. Adults may occasionally fly
through and could breed/reproduce if mildweek
was present.
• Not covered by CVMSHCP
• Northern red diamond rattlesnake
(Crotalus ruber ruber)
• Very Low: Rocky hillside suitable bus very small
and isolated. Site is low quality for this species.
• Not covered by CVMSHCP
• Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii)
• Absent: Nesting habitat lacking.
• Moderate: Could forage on site if nesting nearby.
• Not covered by CVMSHCP
• Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos)
• Absent: Nesting habitat lacking.
• Low: Could forage on site if nesting nearby.
• Not covered by CVMSHCP
• Costa's hummingbird (Calypte costae)
• Moderate: Suitable nesting habitat.
• High: Observed foraging.
• Not covered by CVMSHCP
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Table 7
Special Status Species Potentially Occurring on the Project Site Special Status Species
Probability to Occur on the Project Site
• Prairie falcon (Falco mexicanus)
• Absent: Nesting habitat lacking.
• Low: Foraging habitat is low, but nearby Santa
Rosa Mtns offer refuge.
• Not covered by CVMSHCP
• Loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus)
• Absent: Suitable nesting habitat lacking.
• Low: May forage if nesting nearby.
• Not covered by CVMSHCP
• Black -tailed gnatcatcher (Polioptila
melanura)
• Absent: Suitable nesting habitat lacking.
• Low: May forage or move through from nearby
areas.
• Not covered by CVMSHCP
• Vermilion flycatcher (Pyrocephalus
rubinus)
• Absent: Suitable nesting habitat lacking.
• Low: May forage if nesting nearby.
• Not covered by CVMSHCP
• Lawrence's goldfinch (Spinus lawrencei)
• Absent: Suitable nesting habitat lacking.
• Very Low: May forage or move through during
migration.
• Not covered by CVMSHCP
• Crissal thrasher (Toxostoma crissale)
• Absent: Suitable nesting habitat lacking.
• Very Low: May forage if nesting nearby.
• Fully covered by CVMSHCP
• Le Conte's thrasher (Toxostoma
lecontei)
• Absent: Suitable nesting habitat lacking.
• Very Low: May forage if nesting nearby.
• Fully covered by CVMSHCP
• Least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus)
• Absent: Suitable nesting habitat lacking.
• Low: May forage during migration.
• Fully covered by CVMSHCP
• Western yellow bat (Lasiurus xanthinus)
• Moderate: Could roost in palm fronds of the palms
on site.
• Moderate: Will forage if roosting on or near site.
• Fully covered by CVMSHCP
• Pocketed free -tailed bat (Nyctinomops
femorosaccus)
• Low: Could roost on the rocky hillside but prefers
higher cliffsides.
• Low: may forage if roosting on or near site.
• Not covered by CVMSHCP
Summary
The Project site is an isolated remnant of the Santa Rosa foothills and is separated from these foothills by State Highway 111, and developed and vacant lands. The site was previously developed with a restaurant and parking lot, but as the restaurant was destroyed by fire in 2012 and subsequently removed, the site is vacant. Development of the proposed Project would result in the permanent alteration of approximately three acres of land which currently contains a parking lot, graded compact soil, 20± palms, and sparse vegetation. A small portion of the lower west -facing side of the rock outcrop will be scraped with machinery (mechanical ripping; no blasting is planned) to accommodate the museum building, but the hillside will largely remain intact. Because most of the rock outcrop will City of Rancho Mirage
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remain in its current state, the special status species listed in the above Table 7 that are associated with the rocky hillside habitat would be less than significantly impacted by the Project.

The purpose of the CVMSHCP is to facilitate the development permitting process in exchange for the mitigation of impacts to covered species via assembly of conservation lands and the payment of the development fee. Hence, payment of the required fee for development on lands outside CVMSHCP-designated Conservation Areas is found to sufficiently mitigate impacts to species potentially occurring on the proposed Project site with exception of the western yellow bat.

The western yellow bat is covered by the CVMSHCP, however, the species is also considered to be imperiled and is a California species of special concern. The pocketed free -tailed bat is also a California species of special concern. Fan palms are the preferred roost habitat for western yellow bats and crevices in rocky hillsides are the preferred roosting habitat for the pocketed free -tailed bat. Pre -construction bat surveys must be conducted prior to the removal of any palms, and prior to the disturbance to the rock outcrop. BIO-1 Mitigation Measure provides details of bat clearance surveys.

Virtually all resident and migratory bird species are protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). Many of these are further protected by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), California Fish and Game Commission (FGC), and the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). To avoid impacts to bird species, Project -related disturbances including vegetation removal, grading, operation of heavy equipment, construction, etc.) should be scheduled outside of nesting season (February 1 through August 31). If such scheduling is not possible, then a nesting bird clearance survey to be conducted by a qualified ornithologist or biologist immediately prior to site disturbance is required to reduce impacts to less than significant. See BIO-2 Mitigation Measure.

Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) are not covered by the CVMSHCP and are re considered to have a low potential to occur on the Project site. However, if any milkweed plants occur on the site, then monarch butterflies may be attracted to the site as milkweed species are the sole larval host plants for the monarch butterfly. In January 2025 when the field survey was conducted, milkweed was not observed, but the timing was outside of the blooming season when the plants are dormant and more difficult to identify. To mitigate potential impacts to monarch butterflies that may occur on the Project site, the on -site biologist conducting the nesting bird survey and/or the bat survey, should also check the Project site for milkweed prior to any vegetation removal (BIO-3 Mitigation Measure).

Payment of the requisite CVMSHCP developer fee and implementation of the three mitigation measures will reduce potential impacts to less than significant to the any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, special status species, or otherwise protected species that may occur on the Project site.

NO IMPACT:

There are no riparian habitats, protected wetlands, marshes, vernal pools, or other sensitive communities that are protected by US fish and Wildlife Service or the California Department of Fish and Wildlife occurring on the Project site. There would be no impact to any such natural community by this Project.

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d) LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT WITH MITIGATION:

If the proposed Project interferes substantially with the movement of any native resident wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or if it impedes the use of native wildlife nursery sites, then the Project would have significant impacts. Project site is not considered to be a known wildlife nursery nor is it considered to be a part of any established wildlife corridor. Urban land uses surround the site on three sides and a major transportation corridor, Highway 111, occurs on the fourth side.

Although the Project site is near the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains Conservation Area, Highway 111 impedes terrestrial access between the Project site and the mountains.

Flighted species would be able to access the Project site, and for this reason, three mitigation measures, BIO-1, BIO-2, BIO-3, are described below for the purpose of identifying and protecting potentially occurring sensitive and protected wildlife prior to construction activities. Adherence to survey protocols would reduce potential impacts to nesting birds, roosting bats, and endangered butterfly larvae to less than significant levels. e, f)
LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT:

The Project would not conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance. Likewise, the Project would not conflict with an adopted habitat conservation plan, natural community conservation plan, or any other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan.

The City of Rancho Mirage is a signatory to the CVMSHCP and therefore disturbance of at least a portion of the Project site is subject to the payment of a Local Development Mitigation Fee (LDMF), which would mitigate potential Project impacts to CVMSHCP- covered species.9 Currently, the western yellow bat is the only species covered by the CVMSHCP that has a high potential to occur on the Project site. The Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains Conservation Area occurs 0.15 miles to west of the Project site. No known CVMSHCP designated wildlife corridors or biological linkages occur on the Project site.

Adherence to the mitigation measures described below and payment of the LDMF would ensure that the Project would not conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan. Impacts would be less than significant.

4.3 Mitigation Measures:

BIO-1 Bat Clearance Surveys: Western yellow bats roost on the undersides of California and Mexican fan palm fronds, particularly the dead fronds where they can blend in more easily.

If there are no dead fronds, they may choose to roost in the live fronds. Bat clearance surveys are recommended for the Western yellow bat if the Project entails the removal of any palm trees from the site. Each palm that is scheduled to be removed must be inspected by a qualified biologist for the presence of roosting western yellow bats.

Pocketed free -tailed bats roost in rock crevices of hillsides, therefore, to avoid significant impacts, a pre -construction bat clearance survey of the rock outcrop must be conducted prior to any disturbance to the rock outcrop. The appropriate level and extent of the survey 9 City of Rancho Mirage Code of Ordinances, §3.29.147 Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Community Conservation Plan Local Development Mitigation Fee, May 2019.

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shall be commensurate with the level of disturbance to the rock outcrop. If roosting bats are identified, the biologist shall provide guidance as to the appropriate avoidance measures that should be taken.

BIO-2 Nesting Bird Survey: To avoid impacts to resident and migratory nesting birds, all vegetation clearing, ground disturbance, and construction activity should be scheduled between September 1 and January 31 if possible. If construction occurs during the nesting season, February 1 through August 31, a qualified ornithologist or biologist must conduct a pre -construction nesting bird survey (NBS) immediately prior to scheduled construction activity. If active nests are identified, the biologist will demarcate a no -work buffer zone(s) around the active nest(s) and check the nest site(s) weekly until the young birds fledge and the nest(s) become inactive. The buffer zone size would be based on the nesting species, its sensitivity to disturbance, nesting stage and the expected intensity and duration of disturbance. No ground or vegetation disturbance shall occur within the nest site buffer zone(s) until the qualified biologist determines that the young have successfully fledged, and the nest is inactive. Per CDFW recommendations, a buffer of 500 feet shall be set for listed species and birds of prey, and a buffer of 100 to 300 feet shall be set for unlisted songbirds.

BIO-3 Milkweed Survey: During the NBS, the biologist should scan the Project site for milkweed plants supportive of Monarch butterflies. Monarch butterflies have a low potential to occur on the Project site as no milkweed plants were observed during the January field survey.

However, the milkweed bloom from April to July, and if any milkweed plants are observed during this timeframe, the plants should be inspected for monarch pupae. If any pupae are identified, the host plant(s) should be marked, and, at the biologist's discretion, a no -work buffer zone around each plant should be established until the pupae complete the metamorphosis and leave the plant.

Mitigation Monitoring:

BIO.A The Project biologist shall supply the City with reports of findings regarding nesting birds, roosting Western yellow bats, roosting pocketed free -tailed bats, and monarch butterfly pupae. The reports shall be attached to the grading permit for the Project.

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5 - Cultural Resources
CULTURAL RESOURCES — Would
the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
a) Cause a substantial adverse change
in the significance of a historical
resource as defined in §15064.5?
b) Cause a substantial adverse change
in the significance of an archaeological
resource pursuant to §15064.5?
c) Disturb any human remains,
including those interred outside of
formal cemeteries?
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Sources: Phase 1 Historical/Archaeological Resources Survey for Global Wildlife Discovery Museum Project Assessor's Parcel Nos 689-040-023, -025, -028, City of Rancho Mirage, California," CRM TECH, April 10, 2025; California Code of Regulations, Title 14 §15064.5; Guidelines for Determining the Significance of and Impact to Cultural Resources: Archaeological, Historic, and Tribal Cultural Resources, Society for California Archaeology, April 2020.

5.1 Setting
Under CEQA, the term, "cultural resources," encompasses a broad range of artifacts spanning prehistoric and historic eras that are comprised of traces or remains of humans and human cultures who lived in California. Sites may contain archaeological artifacts belonging to indigenous cultures and non -indigenous cultures. Archaeological resources may include items such as tools, carvings, structures, and sites, that are associated with scientifically recognized important prehistoric or historic events or cultures and that contain important scientific research value.

Cultural resources also include "historic" resources, which are associated with the more recent built environment such as old houses, structures, roads, walls, etc. In addition, cultural resources include traditional cultural places, objects, records and manuscripts. "Tribal resources" refer to a specific class of cultural resources that are significant to California Native American Tribes. These resources are discussed further in the Tribal Cultural Resources Section 18.10 Per CEQA, cultural resources that are significant are labeled as "historical" resources and warrant a certain level of protection from a project's impacts. An historical resource may be prehistoric or historic in age and may be archaeological and/or significant to a California Native American Tribe.

The lead agency may consider resources to be historically significant if they meet criteria for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, which contains all resources listed in the National Register of Historic Resources. Section 15064.5 of the CEQA Guidelines defines a historical resource as the following":
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1) A resource that is listed in or determined to be eligible by the State Historical Resources Commission for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources is historically significant.
2) A resource is considered to be historically significant if is included in a local register of historical resources, as defined in section 5020.1(k) of the Public Resources Code or identified as significant in an historical resource survey meeting the requirements of section 5024.1(g) of the Public Resources Code.
3) Any object, building, structure, site, place, record, or manuscript which a lead agency determines to be historically significant in the architectural engineering, scientific, economic, agricultural, educational, social, political, military, or cultural annals of California may be a significant historical resource, provided the lead agency's determination is supported by substantial evidence in light of the whole record.
4) Finally, a lead agency may determine that a resource is historically significant even if it has not been previously listed in or determined to be eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources and is not already included in a local register of historical resources or previously identified in a historical resources survey.

The following discussion of the Project area and potential impacts is based on the "Phase 1 Historical/Archaeological Resources Survey for Howard World Wildlife Museum Project" prepared by CRM TECH (referred to as "Cultural Resources Report").12 A copy of the Cultural Resource Report is provided in Appendix C of this IS. For the analysis, archeologists conducted an historical and archaeological records search, initiated a Native American Sacred Lands File search, contacted pertinent Native American representatives, researched historical background data, and performed an intensive -level field survey.

The City of Rancho Mirage is located near the northwestern portion of the Coachella Valley, a low-lying desert region at the west extent of the Colorado Desert and surrounded by mountain ranges. Wide elevation ranges from -230 up to 11,000 feet, temperature extremes from 46° Fahrenheit (F) in December to 106+°F in July and an average annual rainfall between two and four inches characterize the region. The City and the surrounding Coachella Valley have been the central home of the Desert Cahuilla People.

Prehistoric Setting
The Cahuilla People have inhabited the Coachella Valley and surrounding mountains for thousands of years. According to the Cultural Resources Report, the earliest evidence of prehistoric human activities dates from the Paleoindian Era (10,000 to 8,000 years ago) and consists of "very simple stone tools, `cleared circles, rock rings, [and] some geoglyph types. -13 The Early Archaic Period (8,000 to 4,000 years ago), and Late Archaic Period (4,000 to 1.500 years ago) are identified by "groundstone artifacts." The Late Prehistoric Era (1,500 to 250 years ago) provides the most amount of early human civilization. Ceramics are frequently recorded from this era.
12 "Phase 1 Historical/Archaeological Resources Survey for Howard World Wildlife Museum Project, Assessor's Parcel Nos 689-040-023, -025, -028, City of Rancho Mirage, California," CRM TECH, April 10, 2025.
13 Schaefer, Jerry, "The Challenge of Archaeological Research in the Colorado Desert: Recent Approaches and Discoveries," Journal of California and Great Basin Anthropology, Vol. 16, Issue 1,1994.

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Cahuilla life in the Coachella Valley during the Holocene Epoch, a geologic timeframe beginning at the end of the last ice age about 11,700 years ago, was influenced by the intermittent presence of Ancient Lake Cahuilla (a terminal lake) toward the eastern portion of the Coachella Valley.

Periodically, the lake would fill the Salton Basin when the Colorado River would temporarily turn northward from its usual course to the Gulf of California. Lakeshore mineral deposits along the lower Santa Rosa foothills up to 42 feet above sea level suggest the high stand of the most recent inundation approximately 500 years ago. Artifacts from Cahuilla presence around the ancient Lakeshore include "brown and buff ware ceramics, stone grinding tools, and projectile point types, ornaments, and cremation remains."14 As the Lake would dry, Native people moved away from the receding shoreline toward streams, rivers, and higher elevations in the nearby mountains.

Ethnohistoric Setting
Cahuilla are a Takic-speaking people whose traditional territory extends from the San Bernardino Mountains to the north down across the Santa Rosa Mountains to the Borrego Desert to the south, and from the City of Riverside to the west over to the Colorado River. The Cahuilla relied on hunting and gathering of local wildlife and plants for food, medicine, and materials needed for clothing, cooking, shelter, and hunting. Acorns, mesquite beans, cacti, pinyon nuts, yucca, agave, and fan palms were commonly used.

Anthropologists identify three regional groups of Cahuilla: Desert Cahuilla, Western (or, Pass) Cahuilla, and Mountain Cahuilla. However, Cahuilla associate with one of two moieties, the Tuktum (Wildcat) or the Istam (Coyote) and were further organized into clans along patrilineal lines. Today, nine bands of Cahuilla are federally recognized. While actual population data is difficult to establish, the Cahuilla may have numbered between 3,600 to 10,000 living in many villages throughout the Coachella Valley, Pass area, and the mountain ranges.

The Spanish Mission System began in California in 1776, however, due to the remoteness of their territories in the mountains and deserts, many of the Cahuilla remained out of reach of the Mission System until 1819 when an outpost, or Asistencia, of the San Gabriel Mission was built in Redlands area. Thus began the forced transition of many Cahuilla from their traditional homelands and lifestyles to Spanish Mission lifestyle and labor. The Tate 1800s saw the arrival of the railroad and non -Native agriculturalists and who were given traditional Cahuilla lands by the federal government to convert into farmland.

Historic Setting
The earliest European explorers arrived in the Coachella Valley in 1823 seeking a route to Yuma, Arizona. The hot and arid desert climate precluded most non -Native people from exploring the low desert until more established trails, and eventually the Southern Pacific Railroad (1876), were constructed. During the 1870s, the railroads brought farmers and other land prospectors to the West to claim land under the Homestead Act of 1862 and the Desert Land Act of 1877. The availability of land and the presence of plentiful groundwater launched agriculture as the dominant economic engine of central Riverside County and Imperial County. 14 "Phase 1 Historical/Archaeological Resources Survey for Howard World Wildlife Museum Project, Assessor's Parcel Nos 689-040-023, -025, -028, City of Rancho Mirage, California," CRM TECH, April 10, 2025.

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Records Search
A records search was conducted on February 27, 2025 at the South Coastal Information Center (SCIC) of the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) which is located at San Diego State University. Additionally, the City's archival records were researched. The search produced a compilation of previously documented resources and existing cultural resources reports of the Project site and buffer radius of one mile. The records search found that within the one -mile buffer, 28 previous studies had been completed between 1978 and 2017 which had led to the documentation of two historic period sites and one prehistoric period site. One of the documented historic sites was a 1930s vernacular wood -frame house that was part of the Peterson Ranch, and the second historic resource was a small refuse deposit. The pre -historic resource consisted of trail segments and rock cairns occurring along the slopes of the San Jacinto Mountains. These three sites were located over 0.25 miles from the Project site and require no further analysis here.

The City's records showed that from 1978 to 2013, a building designed by Kendrick Bangs Kellogg for the Chart House restaurant chain, had occupied the Project site. Kellogg's building was considered to be a quintessential example of Organic Modern architecture. While the building did not meet the 50 -year threshold for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, prior to its removal the City of Rancho Mirage in 2004 designated it as a local historic resource, and therefore a significant resource. In 2012, the building was severely damaged in a fire and restoration was not feasible, which led to the removal of the building from the site.

Native American Consultation
The Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) stated in a letter dated February 3, 2025 that the results of the Sacred Lands File search found that no Native American resources had ever been documented on the Project site, but recommended contacting local tribes for more information. The NAHC provided a list of 22 contacts affiliated with 11 Native American groups.

CRM TECH sent a letter dated February 14, 2025 to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (ACBCI), the group nearest to the Project site. Their cultural resources analysts identified the Project site as occurring within the tribe traditional use area and subsequently participated in the archaeological field survey. ACBCI cultural resources analysts followed up by requesting copies of all cultural resource documentation pertaining to this Project and the presence of an ACBCI tribal monitor on the Project site during ground -disturbing construction activities. A copy of ACBCI correspondence is provided in the Cultural Resources Report.

In addition to the consultation conducted by the Project archaeologist, Assembly Bill 52 (AB 52) instructs lead agencies to consult with any local California Native American tribe who is traditionally and culturally affiliated with the geographic area of the Proposed Project if the tribe has requested formal notification.15 AB 52 has established guidelines for completing consultation process and incorporating tribal requests. In a letter dated May 19, 2025 (see Appendix D), the City initiated the AB 52 consultation for the Proposed World Wildlife Museum with 11 local tribes who have 30 days to respond with their consultation requests. As described in Section 18, Tribal Cultural Resources, the City received responses from three tribes. One, the Fort Yuma Queshan Indian Tribe, declined consultation. The ACBCI and the Morongo Band of Mission Indians both requested consultation. After meeting with both tribes, it was determined that the ACBCI's request 15 California Public Resources Code §21080.3.1, January 1, 2015.

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for ACBCI monitors would take precedence, and that the Morongo would monitor only if ACBCI failed to do so. In order to assure that impacts to archaeological and tribal resources are maintained at less than significant levels, mitigation measures have been provided below.

Historical Background Research
The historical background research provides evidence that the Project site occurs adjacent to an historic and prehistoric travel corridor known as the Bradshaw Trail that connected lands to the west with the gold fields of Arizona. Less than one-half mile north of the Project site a mid -19th century trail resulting from early US government land surveys was located, and later a branch of this trail was modified and aligned within 200 feet of the Project site's northeast corner. In the early 20th century, an old wagon road (Bradshaw Trail) transitioned to an automobile highway which is today known as State Highway 111. During this entire time, the Project site remained undeveloped until the period between 1921 and 1954 when a large building was present at the corner of Highway 111 and Mirage Cove Drive. Between 1972 and 1975 this building was removed, and in 1978, the Kellogg -designed Chart House restaurant was constructed on the northeast portion of the site. By 2003, the Chart House company had left the location and other restaurant businesses occupied the building until the fire incident in 2012 and the subsequent removal of the Kellogg building in 2013. The Project site has remained in its present condition since 2013.

Field Survey
Project archaeologists in tandem with a Native American ACBCI monitor conducted an intensive - level field survey of the Project site. No resources of cultural, prehistoric or historic significance were identified during the field survey. The only trace of the former Kellogg Chart House structure was the adjacent parking lot that was not removed. At the south end of the site where the large building from the mid -20th century stood, only a concrete slab remains, and it is not considered to be historically significant. Finally, scattered debris such as bottle fragments, cans, paper, and plastic scraps were observed across the Project site, and none of the items were deemed to be of historical or archaeological interest.

5.2 Discussion of Impacts:
a) NO IMPACT:

The Cultural Resources Report found that presently there are no historical resources on the Project site and the Project will not cause a substantial adverse change to any historical resources. CRM TECH suggested that the applicant may consider establishing a commemorative display of the former Kellogg Chart House restaurant to recognize the architectural significance of the building. Otherwise, no impacts to historical resources are expected.
b) LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT WITH MITIGATION:

No historic or prehistoric cultural or archaeological resources were identified on the Project site during the field survey and during the cultural/archaeological records search. Per the Cultural Resources Report, no further investigation is necessary unless the site plans change and include areas that were not studied by the Report. However, as a result of tribal consultation described above, the ACBCI requested monitoring during all earth moving activities. The mitigation measures provided below would avoid adverse effects and reduce impacts to less than significant.

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c) LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT:

No human remains or cemeteries were identified as occurring on the Project site. Should any human remains be found during the construction phase, California Health and Safety Code § 7050.5 requires that all excavation activity must stop, and the County Coroner must inspect the site. If the remains are identified as those of a Native American individual by the Coroner, the NAHC is informed and required to contact the Most Likely Descendant.

The descendant will recommend the appropriate next step. This state law requirement would ensure that the Project would not impact any potentially occurring human remains.

5.3 Mitigation Measures:

CUL-1 A qualified archaeologist and ACBCI tribal monitors shall be on -site during all ground disturbing activities. The monitors shall be empowered to stop or redirect equipment if resources are identified. The monitors shall quickly identify the resource, determine its significance, and determine if any additional investigation is necessary. The archaeologist and tribal monitor shall determine when monitoring activities can be suspended.

CUL-2 If resources are identified during monitoring activities, the qualified archaeologist and ACBCI tribal monitor shall determine whether they should be reburied on site, or curated with the ACBCI.

The following mitigation measures will only be implemented if ACBCI does not provide monitoring for the Project:

CUL-3 Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the applicant shall enter into a Tribal Monitoring Agreement with the Morongo Band of Mission Indians for the project. The provisions of CUL-1 and CUL-2 shall otherwise apply.

CUL-4 The Project archaeologist shall prepare a Cultural Resource Management Plan (CRMP) and/or Archaeological Monitoring and Treatment Plan (AMTP) to address the details, timing, and responsibilities of all archaeological and cultural resource activities that occur on the project site for submittal to the Morongo Band. The CRMP and/or AMTP shall include provisions for a pre -construction meeting with the Project contractor, disposition of identified resources, and reburial or curation with the ACBCI.

Mitigation Monitoring:

CUL-A The Project archaeologist will provide a report of findings within 30 days of completion of monitoring activities. If resources are found, the report shall include a description of their disposition. The final report shall be provided to the City and monitoring tribe, and filed with South Coastal Information Center.

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6 - Ener
ENERGY — Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
a) Result in potentially significant
environmental impact due to wasteful,
inefficient, or unnecessary
consumption of energy resources,
during project construction or
operation?
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b) Conflict with or obstruct a state or
local plan for renewable energy or
energy efficiency?
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Sources: CaIEEMod 2022.1; Rancho Mirage Energy Authorty; SCE 2022 Power Content Label; CPUC "Fuel Consumption Rate Factors, Table D-21"; Carl Moyer Program Guidelines, Volume I: Program Overview, California Environmental Protection Agency Air Resources Board, June 20, 2017; City of Rancho Mirage Energy Action Plan, Chapter V, Rancho Mirage Municipal and Community Energy Usage, March 2013.

6.1 Setting
Electricity
Southern California Edison (SCE) is the electric power provider to most of the City of Rancho Mirage. Imperial Irrigation District (IID) provides electricity to the region of the City north of Gerald Ford Drive and east of Bob Hope. SCE provides electricity to the City through an agreement with the Rancho Mirage Energy Authority (RMEA). Under Assembly Bill 117, which permits Community Choice Aggregation (CCA), the RMEA was established in 2017 as a City -owned provider that procures electricity from various generators and contracts with SCE to deliver the electricity to customers through its power grid. Customers pay the RMEA a slightly lower rate for the same service they would receive from SCE. Customers have the option to purchase electricity from a mix of renewable and nonrenewable sources or purchase 100% of their energy from renewable sources. Table 8 summarizes the energy mix provided by RMEA and SCE.

Table 8
RMEA 2019 Power Content and 2022 SCE Power Content
Energy Source
RMEA4
SCE5
State Power Mix
Specific Purchases
Base
Choice
Premium
Renewable
Choice
Percent of Total Retail Sales (kWh)
Eligible Renewables1
35%
100%

33.2%

35.8%
Biomass & Biowaste

19.5%
31%

0.1%

2.1%
Geothermal

8.6%
0%

5.7%

4.7%
Eligible Hydroelectric2
0%
0%

0.5%

1.1%
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Table 8
RMEA 2019 Power Content and 2022 SCE Power Content
Energy Source
RMEA4
SCE5
State Power Mix
Specific Purchases
Base
Choice
Premium
Renewable
Choice
Percent of Total Retail Sales (kWh)
Solar

0.6%
0%

17.%

17.0%
Wind

6.3%
69%

9.8%

10.8%
Coal
0%
0%

0.0`)/0

2.1%
Large Hydroelectric

18.4%
0%

3.4%

9.2%
Natural Gas
0%
0%

24.7%

36.4%
Nuclear
0%
0%

8.3%

9.2%
Other
0%
0%

0.1%

0.1%
Unspecified Power3

46.6%
0%

30.3%

7.1%
TOTAL
100%
100%
100%
100%
Eligible renewable percentage does not refer to the RPS compliance. 2 Large hydroelectric plants generate more than 30MW. Small hydro plants generate under 30MW and qualify as "renewable energy" under the RPS.
3 Unspecified power is electricity purchased through open market transactions and cannot be traced to a specific source of electricity.
4 Represents SCE 2022 Power Content Label.
5 Represents RMEA 2019 power generation data retrieved from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), May 2025.

Sources: Rancho Mirage Enercy Authority; SCE 2022 Power Content Label; CPUC Natural Gas
Natural gas is provided to the City by Southern California Gas (SoCalGas) and is used for home heating, water heating, laundry dryers and gas stoves. More than 90% of the natural gas consumed in California is sourced from Texas and New Mexico, and the SoCalGas transmission network consists of storage facilities and pipelines. Southern California Gas is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by supporting the development of renewable natural gas (RNG) resources. Unused methane that is released from landfills, composted food waste, dairies, and wastewater treatment plants can be captured and transported along existing SoCalGas gas pipelines. SoCalGas offers assistance to individual methane generators, such as wastewater treatment plant and landfills, to convert its by-products into methane for use at its own site.

California State Standards
To reduce energy consumption and pollution emissions, the State of California has enacted several laws and building codes to guide the construction and operations of commercial and residential development. The California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 24, Part 6, "California's Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings," (Energy Code, or Title 24) was established in 1978 and is updated regularly. In 2007, Title 24, Part 11, also known as the Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) was added to the CCR. Together the Energy Code and CALGreen address all stages of building construction from the planning process to the end use, and set standards for reducing energy and water use, for materials recovery and conservation, and for reducing construction and operational impacts on the local environment.

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The Renewable Portfolio Standard required electricity providers to derive 33% of their electricity from renewable sources by 2020. Senate Bill 100 furthered this target by requiring 60% of electricity to be derived from renewable sources by 2030 and 100% by 2045.

Senate Bill 375 established new planning processes to facilitate coordination between land use planning, regional transportation plans and funding priorities with the goal of reducing regional vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and thus reducing transportation energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.

6.2 Discussion of Impacts:
a) LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT:

Construction Energy Consumption
The California Emissions Estimator Model (CaIEEMod) provides land use -specific estimates of the amount of electricity and natural gas the Project would consume based on the following land use inputs: "library" land use, city park, and parking lot. CaIEEMod provides a limited number of land uses and those with the most similar characteristics were applied to the Project model for purposes of analysis. The "library" land use most closely resembles a museum, and the "city park" land use most closely resembled the landscaped portion of the containing the walking path.

During construction, the Project would use energy during demolition, site preparation, grading, building construction, paving, and architectural coating. Electricity would be used to operate a temporary construction office which would require lighting, climate control, and electricity to power office equipment. To operate construction equipment and worker transportation, the primary sources of energy would consist of petroleum fuels including gasoline and diesel fuels. Table 9 provides fuel consumption estimates for the construction phasing timeline of the Project. Construction equipment schedules, equipment power ratings, and load factors were programmed into CaIEEMod. The aggregate fuel consumption rate for all equipment is estimated at 18.5 horsepower hour per gallon (hp - hr -gal.) per the California Air Resource Board's (CARB's) Carl Moyer Program Guidelines (2017).16 CaIEEMod assumes all construction equipment is diesel powered. Total diesel fuel consumption for construction activities is estimated to be 25,686 gallons.

Table 9
Project Construction Equipment Fuel Consumption Estimates Phase
Duration
(Days)
Equipment
HP
Rating
Qty
Usage
Hours
Load
Factor
HP-
hrs/day
Fuel
Consumption
Demolition
10 Rubber Tired Dozers
367
1 8

0.4 1,174
653
Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes
84 3
8 0.37
746
403
Concrete/Industrial Saws
33 1
8 0.76
193
104
Site Preparation
10 Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes
84 1
7 0.37
218
118
Scrapers
423
1 8

0.48 1,624
878
Graders
148
1 8

0.41 485
262
16 "Fuel Consumption Rate Factors, Table D-21," Carl Moyer Program Guidelines, Volume I: Program Overview, California Environmental Protection Agency Air Resources Board, June 20, 2017, https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/classic/msprog/moyer/guidelines/2017/2017_cmpgl.pdf .

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Table 9
Project Construction Equipment Fuel Consumption Estimates Duration
Da s
Equipment
Grading
15 Graders
HP
Rating
Qty
Usage
Hours
Load
Factor
H P-
hrs/day
Fuel
Consumption
148
1 8

0.41 485
394
Rubber Tired Dozers
367
1 8

0.4 1,174
952
Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes
84 2
7 0.37
435
353
Rubber Tired Dozers
367
1 8

0.4 1,174
6,348
Building Construction
205
Forklifts
82 2
8 0.2
262
2,908
9,435
5,505
Cranes
367
1 8

0.29 851
Welders
46 3
8 0.45
497
Generator Sets
14 1
8 0.74
83 918
Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes
84 1
6 0.37
186
2,066
Paving
10 Pavers
81 1
8 0.42
272
147
Pavinc Ecuipment
Rollers
89 36
1 2
8 8

0.36 0.38
256
219
139
118
Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes
84 1
8 0.37
249
134
Architectural Coating
10 Air Compressors 37 1 6 0.48 107
58 TOTAL Construction Equipment Fuel Demand (Gallons Diesel Fuel) 25,686
• The aggregate fuel consumption rate for all equipment is estimated at 18.5 horsepower hour per gallon (hp -hr -gal.), per the California Air Resource Board's (CARB's) Carl Moyer Program Guidelines (2017), Table D-21 Fuel Consumption Rate Factors. (The Carl Moyer Program Guidelines Volume I: Program Overview, Program Administration and Project Criteria, approved by the California Environmental Protection Agency Air Resource Board on April 27, 2017. https://ww2.arb.ca.cov/sites/default/files/2020-06/2017 cmccl.pdf) • CaIEEMod outputs provide Phase, Duration, Equipment, HP Rating, Quantity (number of equipment), Usage Hours, and Load Factor.
• Fuel consumption = [(Usage Hours x Qty.) x Load Factor] x HP Rating/18.5 x Number of Days The estimated amount of fuel consumed by construction worker trips is provided below in Table 10. Construction phase duration, trip type, number of worker trips per day and average trip lengths are provided by the CaIEEMod tool. The U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center provides the average vehicle fuel economy estimates." For this analysis, it was assumed that the majority of worker trips would be by car (24.4 mpg), hauling trips by Class 8 trucks (6.45 mpg, diesel), and vendor trips by delivery trucks (7.7 mpg, diesel). The total amount of fuel that will potentially be consumed by construction workers, vendors, and haulers traveling to the Project site during construction is 4,316.8 gallons.

Table 10
Construction Worker Fuel Consumption Estimates
Phase
Duration
(Days)
Trip Type
Worker
Trips/
Day
Trip
Length
(Miles)
VMT
Avg. Fuel
Economy
(mpg)
Fuel
Consumption
(gallons)
Demolition
10 Worker
13 18.5
2,405

24.4 98.57
Vendor
1 10.2
102

7.7 13.25
Hauling
37 20.0
7,400

6.4 1,156
Site Preparation
10 Worker
8 18.5
1,480

24.4 60.66
Vendor
1 10.2
102

7.7 13.25
Grading
15 Worker
10 18.5
2,775

24.4 113.73
Vendor
1 10.2
153

7.7 19.87
Hauling
4 20.0
1,200

6.4 187.50
17 U.S. Department of Energy, "Average Fuel Economy by Major Vehicle Category," Alternative Fuels Data Center, updated January 2024, httDs://afdc.energy.cov/data/10310?page=2.

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Table 10
Construction Worker Fuel Consumption Estimates
Phase
Duration
(Days)
Trip Type
Worker
Trips/
Day
Trip
Length
(Miles)
VMT
Avg. Fuel
Economy
(mpg)
Fuel
Consumption
(gallons)
Building
205
Worker
9 18.5
34,132.5

24.4 1,398.87
Construction
Vendor
4 10.2
8,364

7.7 1,086.23
Paving
10 Worker
15 18.5
2,775

24.4 113.73
Vendor
3 10.2
306

7.7 39.74
Architectural
Coating
10 Worker
25 18.5
370

24.4 15.16
TOTAL Construction Worker Vehicle Fuel Demand (Gallons of Gasoline) 1,800.72
TOTAL Construction Vendor Vehicle Fuel Demand (Gallons of Diesel) 2,516.09
Total
4,316.8
•The average vehicle fuel economy estimates were derived from the U.S. Department of Energy A ternative Fuels
Data Center. For purposes of this analysis, it is assumed that the majority of worker trips are by cars (24.4 miles per gallon (mpg), gasoline), hauling trips are by Class 8 trucks (6.4 mpg, diesel), and vendor trips are by delivery trucks (7.7 mpg, diesel). (Average Fuel Economy by Major Vehicle Category, last updated January 2024. U.S.

Department of Energy.
https://afdc.enercy.cov/data/10310)
•CaIEEMod outputs provide
Phase, Duration, Trip Type, Worker trios/day,
Trip Length.

In total, the Project is estimated to use 30,002.8 gallons of fuel during the construction phase. To offer context, the Project's total fuel consumption during the construction phase may be compared to the total amount of fuel consumed by VMT generated within the SCAQMD Salton Sea Air Basin as provided by the CARB Emission Factor (EMFAC).

Based on the EMFAC Scenario Analysis, the average daily VMT within the Salton Sea Air Basin in 2024 was 11,751,811.4,18 which would've consumed approximately 286,744,198 gallons of gasoline and diesel combined, assuming that the average fuel economy was

24.4 mpg. The Project's construction fuel demand would equate to 0.01% of the daily fuel consumption within the entire Air Basin.

The construction phase is temporary and the fuel demand represents a "single -event" and does not pose an on -going demand. Compliance with CARB's In -Use Off -Road Diesel - Fueled Fleets Regulation will help to reduce impacts on energy consumption by the Project's construction activities.19 The regulation aims to reduce idling, retire older less fuel -efficient equipment, encourage greater use of renewable diesel, and standardize additional fuel reduction tactics. The temporary duration of the construction phase and mandatory compliance with California Air Resources Board's (CARB) Off -Road Regulation of diesel -fueled equipment ensures that the Project will have a less than significant impact on energy consumption relating to the wasteful use of resources.

Operational Energy Consumption
During the operational phase, the Project would consume energy from the use of the heating/ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system, lighting, electronics, appliances, and irrigation. The Project will be constructed in compliance with the 2022 California 18 California Air Resources Board, EMFAC Scenario Analysis, 2024 Total Daily VMT, accessed April 2025.
19 California Air Resources Board, In -Use Off -Road Diesel -Fueled Fleets Regulation, 2024.

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Building Energy Efficiency Standards (or the Building Code in effect at the time that building permits are issued) which include mandatory guidelines per the California Energy Code, Title 24, Part 6. The California Green Building Code, Title 24, Part 11 (CALGreen), defines mandatory and voluntary energy efficiency standards for nonresidential building projects. CALGreen standards apply to all aspects of a project from the choice of project location, choices of building materials, appliances, on -site renewable energy production, landscaping, shade, waste disposal/reuse, and more. The proposed Project would be subject to the mandatory standards. CALGreen also includes water efficiency standards for indoor and outdoor water demand.

Table 11 summarizes the annual amount of electricity and natural gas the Project would be expected to consume during operation. As described above, three land uses were applied to the Project CaIEEMod calculations. The proposed museum is expected to use 260,854 kilowatt hours of electricity per year (kWh/yr) and 946,410 kilo British thermal units per year (kBTU/yr) of natural gas. CatEEMod estimates that lighting in the parking lot would use 50,020 KWh/yr. The Project's annual consumption is compared to the City's 2010 energy consumption data, which is provided by the City's Energy Action Plan, the most recent City energy consumption data available.2°
Table 11
Project Operational Annual Electricity Consumption
Land Use
Electricity Use
(kWh/yr)
Natural Gas
(kBTU/yr)
Museum
("Library" CaIEEMod land use)
210,854
946,410
Parking Lot Lighting
50,020

0.00 Total Operational Energy
Demand'
260,874
946,410
City of Rancho Mirage 2010
Commercial Consumption2
1,870,966
217,790,000
Project's % of City 2010
Commercial Consumption
14%

0.43%
Source:

1. CaIEEMod 2022.1 (Full report is available in Appendix A).

2. City of Rancho Mirage Energy Action Plan, Chapter V, Rancho Mirage Municipal and Community Enercy Usage, March 2013.

Summary
The construction and operation of the proposed Project would generate a new demand for energy in the City, albeit one that existing at the site prior to the loss of the Charthouse restaurant. The construction phase of the new development will be temporary and does not constitute a permanent impact. The operational phase will be governed by the State's stringent CALGreen energy efficiency standards for buildings and appliances, which have demonstrated a net savings of billions of dollars, and millions of metric tons of carbon 2° City of Rancho Mirage Energy Action Plan, Chapter V, Rancho Mirage Municipal and Community Energy Usage, March 2013.

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emissions.21 The energy efficiency standards ensure that the Project would not result in wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources, during project construction or operation.
b) NO IMPACT:

The Project will comply with the State's renewable energy and energy efficiency plans and the City's Energy Action Plan, all of which guide municipal operations in reducing energy consumption and increasing public awareness of energy use. The Community Design Element of City's General Plan 2017 Update incorporates goals and policies aimed at encouraging the use of alternative and renewable energy sources and directs new development to incorporated CALGreen Building Standards such as active and passive solar design, the use of water permeable surfaces, net zero energy designs, and LEED certification for public buildings.22 Furthermore, commitments by SoCalGas and the RMEA/SCE partnership to bolster sources of renewable energy, would restrict the potential impacts on energy use by the Project. The Project will not conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan for renewable energy or energy efficiency. In this regard, there would be no impact.

6.3 Mitigation Measures: None required.
21 Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, "Why Building Energy Codes?", Building Energy Codes Program, accessed June 12, 2024, https://www.energycodes.gov/why-building-energy- codes#:-:
22 City of Rancho Mirage General Plan 2017 Update, Community Design Element, Architecture, Policy CD 8.2, November 16, 2017.
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7 - Geology and Soils
GEOLOGY AND SOILS — Would the
project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
a) Directly or indirectly cause potential
substantial adverse effects, including
the risk of loss, injury, or death
involving:
i) Rupture of a known earthquake
fault, as delineated on the most recent
Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault
Zoning Map issued by the State
Geologist for the area or based on
other substantial evidence of a known
fault? Refer to Division of Mines and
Geology Special Publication 42.
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,1
ii) Strong seismic ground shaking?
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.1
❑
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iii) Seismic -related ground failure,
including liquefaction?
❑
�1
iv) Landslides?
X
❑
❑
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or
the loss of topsoil?
❑
❑
�1
c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil
that is unstable, or that would become
unstable as a result of the project, and
potentially result in on- or off -site
landslide, lateral spreading,
subsidence, liquefaction or collapse?
❑
❑
d) Be located on expansive soil, as
defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform
Building Code (1994), creating
substantial direct or indirect risk to life
or property?
❑
�1
e) Have soils incapable of adequately
supporting the use of septic tanks or
alternative wastewater disposal
systems where sewers are not
available for the disposal of
wastewater?
❑
❑
❑
�1
f) Directly or indirectly destroy a
unique paleontological resource or
site or unique geologic feature?
❑
❑
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�1
Sources: Geotechnical Investigation, Proposed Howard World Wildlife Museum, Sladden Engineering, March 31, 2025; California Department of Conservation's Earthquake Hazards Zone Application.

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7.1 Setting
Seismicity and Faulting
The Coachella Valley lies within the northwestern portion of a larger topographic feature known as the Salton Trough (also referred to as the Salton Sink, and the Salton Basin), which is a northwest -southeast trending structural depression extending from the Banning Pass to the Gulf of California. The Salton Trough is approximately 130 miles long by 70 miles wide and is dominated by the underlying Southern San Andreas Fault (SSAF) system running along the eastern/northeastern edge of the Coachella Valley and through the east shore of the Salton Sea.

From west to east, regional faulting has created the San Bernardino Mountains, Little San Bernardino Mountains and the Indio Hills, which form the north/northeast boundary of the Coachella Valley. The San Jacinto Mountains and the Santa Rosa Mountains extend along the west and southwest side of the Valley. For over 20 million years, the Salton Trough has been spreading and subsiding while sediment eroding from the adjacent mountain ranges has deposited a sequence of 20,000 feet thick and more onto the floor of the subsiding Coachella Valley.

Most earthquakes that occur in southern California result from the strike -slip motion between the North American and Pacific tectonic plates. At a rate of about two inches per year, the North American plate is sliding southwest while the Pacific plate is sliding northwest. The San Andreas Fault, an 800 -mile fault extending from Bombay Beach on the east shore of the Salton Sea to Cape Mendocino on the northern California coast, facilitates about 70% of this tectonic movement between the North American and Pacific plates. Portions of the San Andreas Fault zone are made up of multiple fault strands splintering off the main fault. In the Coachella Valley, the SSAF zone splits into strands known as the Banning Fault, the Mission Creek Fault, and the San Jacinto Fault Zones. According to a 2023 paper by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, the SSAF experienced a major earthquake approximately every 180 years over the last 1,000 years.

However, the last major earthquake in the Coachella Valley region of the SSAF was 300 years ago, leading analysts to assume that accumulated stress between the plates could result in a magnitude 7.8 earthquake.23
The Project site occur in a region that is highly seismic due to the influence of several active and potentially active fault systems. Per the Geotechnical Investigation, the State defines an active fault as one that has experience surface displacement within the Holocene epoch (last 11,000 years), and a potentially active fault has experience movement within the Pleistocene era (between 11,000 and 1.6 million years ago). Recent seismic events that were recorded within the surrounding seismically active region include the following locations, years and earthquake magnitudes:
• North Palm Springs, 1986, M6.0
• Joshua Tree, 1992, M6.1
• Landers, 1992, M7.3
• Big Bear, 1992, M6.2
• Hector Mine, 1999, M7.1
• Ridgecrest, 2019, M7.1
23 "California's Salton Sea May Be Staving off Earthquakes As It Disappears," Scripps Institutions of Oceanography, University of California San Diego, June 7, 2023.

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Soils
Soils in Rancho Mirage are comprised of a mix of eroded granitic sediments from the surrounding mountain ranges that have been deposited onto the Valley floor by water, also known as alluvium.

Soils in the City also contain lake sediments from the intermittent presence of Ancient Lake Cahuilla and minor amounts of marine deposits. Soils on the Project site contain disturbed fill soil and native alluvium consisting of silty sand and sandy silt. The granular soils are dry, medium dense and grayish brown in color. The cohesive layers are dry to slightly moist, medium stiff, dark grayish brown with low plasticity characteristics. Finally, the bedrock is moderately hard, moderately strong, and highly weathered metamorphite that breaks down to a poorly graded SM/SP soil type.

Liquefaction
Liquefaction occurs when seismic ground shaking causes groundwater pressure to increase and fully saturate the the upper layers of soil causing the soil to become a fluid -like mass and lose stability or bearing strength. This occurs within the upper 50 feet of the ground surface in loose fine-grained to medium -grained sandy/silty soils. Ramifications can include damage to buildings and structures and subsurface infrastructure. Liquefaction leads to other ground failure conditions such as lateral spreading, flow failure, ground oscillation, and ground lurching. Three geologic conditions need to be met for liquefaction to occur: long duration of ground shaking; the presence of young, loose, unconsolidated sediments; and the presence of groundwater within 50 feet of the surface. The depth to groundwater under the Project site exceeds 50 feet.

The Project site is located in a Riverside County zone designated as having a "moderate" liquefaction potential. However, the groundwater table under the Project site is greater than 50 feet below the surface. The presence of shallow seated bedrock at this location also reduces the potential for liquefaction to occur.

Ground Subsidence
The gradual settling or sinking of the ground surface can occur as smaller local collapses or broader regional lowering of the ground occurs. A diverse range of causes commonly stem from both natural phenomenon such as earthquakes, and human activities such as construction, water and mineral extraction, as is common in southern California. Ground subsidence in the Coachella Valley has been associated with excessive groundwater pumping and the greatest extent has occurred in the central portions of the valley between Indian Wells and the Lake Cahuilla reservoir in southern La Quinta. The Coachella Valley Water District and the Desert Water Agency are primarily responsible for addressing the over -pumping and overdraft condition that has caused ground subsidence. A program of groundwater recharge has been underway for several decades and has slowed or overdraft and has slowed or stopped subsidence in most areas where it had occurred. The replenishment sites have seen an increase groundwater in storage. The Geotechnical Investigation reports that so surficial evidence of subsidence was observed either on or near the Project site.

Paleontological Resources
Paleontological resources are the fossilized remains of prehistoric plant and animal life dating more than 10,000 years ago, near the end of the last Pleistocene glaciation period and the beginning of the Holocene epoch. Fossil remains including bones, teeth, shells, and plant leaves are typically discovered in the geologic deposits where they were buried, although erosion can expose fossils to the surface.

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Analysis of the impacts stemming from geologic and soil conditions rely primarily upon the project - specific Geotechnical Investigation for the proposed Project, prepared in March 2025 by Sladden Engineering (see Appendix E). The Geotechnical Investigation conducted subsurface exploration, laboratory testing on soil samples, a literature review, investigation of ground -motion potential, and engineering analyses to determine recommendations for site preparation and foundation design.

7.2 Discussion of Impacts:
a, i) LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT:

A fault rupture occurs when movement on a fault breaks through the surface of the Earth.

Fault ruptures can range from one inch to fifty miles or more. While the Rancho Mirage Planning Area is near the SSAF, which could potentially generate a magnitude 7.8 earthquake, there are no active faults on or near the Project site. According to the California Department of Conservation's Earthquake Hazards Zone Application (EQ Zapp), the Project site is located 6.51 miles southwest of the Banning Strand of the SSAF.

The Geotechnical Report states that no signs of active surface faulting or fault rupture were identified in either site non -stereo digitized photographs of the Project site or during the field investigation and therefore the risks associated with surface ground rupture re low. Since there are no signs of active surface fault rupture nor any secondary seismic effects on the Project site or within the vicinity, the risks of potential fault rupture are considered to be less than significant.
a, ii) LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT WITH MITIGATION:

The Project is located in a seismically active region and the active SSAF fault system occurs 6.51 miles to the northeast. The close proximity of the Project site to the SSAF includes the risk of experiencing strong seismic ground shaking during the design life of the Project. Based on the ground motion parameters prepared for the Project site, the Geotechnical Investigation finds that the Project site could be subjected to a peak ground acceleration on the order of 0.788g (G=force of gravity).24 The Project Structural Engineer shall verify that the Project design includes all necessary modifications to withstand the peak ground acceleration. As described in the GEO-1 Mitigation Measure below, the Geotechnical Investigation outlines recommendations for engineered fill compaction, design parameters of the shallow spread footings and slabs -on -grade and retaining walls.

Adherence to these recommendations are necessary to ensure that the impacts associated from strong seismic ground shaking would be less than significant. a, iii) LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT:

The Project is located in a Riverside County zone designated as having "moderate" liquefaction potential. As noted above, due to the presence of shallow seated bedrock under the Project site and the fact that the groundwater depth exceeds 50 feet, the risks of seismic -related liquefaction and associated hazards are deemed by the Geotechnical Investigation to be "negligible." Impacts resulting from liquefaction -induced ground failure are expected to be less than significant.
a, iv) LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT WITH MITIGATION:

The portion of the Project site where the building and parking areas are planned is relatively flat. The project geologists did not observe signs of past landslides and rock falls on or near the Project site. Moreover, the rock outcrop, also defined as an ascending 24 Op. cit. Sladden 2025.

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bedrock slope, is characterized by the Project geologists as being in a stable configuration that has a low risk of failure. Nevertheless, areas of perched or highly fractured rock occurring on the slope above the proposed building should be further assessed and stabilized as necessary to preclude hazards from landslides or rock falls in the event of strong ground shaking. GEO-1 Mitigation Measure requires the adherence to the Geotechnical Investigation recommendations for retaining walls and the associated back drain system to mitigate the potential impacts resulting from rockfalls. Implementation of the recommendations set forth in the Project Geological Investigation would reduce impacts associated with landslide or rockfall hazards to less than significant. b) LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT:

The development of the proposed Project is not expected to result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil. Much of the site is comprised of exposed bedrock with pockets of shallow soils. As noted in the Project geotechnical report, field investigations identified disturbed/fill soil across the site to a depth of less than approximately three (3) feet. These soils are identified as moderately susceptible to wind and water erosion but easily managed with standard soils preparation and management during and following construction. Underlying the disturbed/fill soil, native alluvium overlying bedrock was encountered. As signs of on -site flooding or erosion were not observed during the geotechnical research and field survey, associated impacts are expected to be less than significant.
c) LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT WITH MITIGATION:

The Project site has a very low potential for landslide events and liquefaction. Subsidence has been documented regionally in the Coachella Valley and is attributed to the extraction of groundwater. Areas experiencing subsidence are not in the immediate vicinity of the Project site, and surficial evidence of subsidence such as fissures are not present on the Project site. Furthermore, as noted above, the there is a very low potential for liquefaction to occur due to the depth of groundwater being greater than 50 feet and the shallow seated bedrock lying below the Project site. The Geotechnical Investigation provides detailed recommendations for remediating potentially unstable soil including the design of conventional shallow spread footings and the slabs -on -grade. Mitigation Measure GEO-1 provides the Geotechnical Investigation recommendations for soil stabilization that should be applied to the Project design. Adherence to the recommendations would stabilize the soil ensure that impacts associated with lateral spreading and subsidence would be less than significant.
d) LESS THAN SIGNIFICATN IMPACT:

Clay minerals can expand in size as the amount of moisture increases in the soil.

Expansion can cause the ground to swell (expansive soils), which can result in damage to buildings, structures, roadways, and other surface features. Presently, the near -surface soils consist of silty sand and have a very low potential for expansion. Recommended remedial grading will include overexcavation of the first 3± feet of artificial fill and mixing, blending and recompacting surface soil (see GEO-1 Mitigation Measure). As such, the Geotechnical Investigation recommends that the expansion potential be reevaluated after grading activities as clay minerals are present in the region. Based on the present condition of the near -surface soil, impacts associated with expansive soils would be less than significant.

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NO IMPACT:

The Project will be connected to the Coachella Valley Water District sewer system which currently serves the Project site and will not require the use of a septic tank. Therefore, there will be no impacts associated with use of on -site septic tanks or leach fields. f) NO IMPACT:

The potential for discovery of paleontological resources on the Project site is low as there are no records of any such discoveries in the nearby vicinity of the City's Planning Area.

On site soils and rock formations are not associated with paleontological resources. The Project is not expected to directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature. There would no impact.

7.3 Mitigation Measures:

GEO-1 Per the Geotechnical Investigation, specific guidelines are provided to mitigate potential impacts resulting from site -specific poorly graded soil, seismic -related unstable soil, seismic ground shaking, and hazards from rock falls induced by seismic activity. In addition, the Geotechnical Investigation provides recommendations regarding utility trench backfill, exterior concrete flatwork, on -site pavement design, soil corrosion potential, and drainage.

Development of the Project shall adhere to the recommendations provided by the Geotechnical Investigation as required by the City prior to issuance of grading and building permits.

Earthwork and Grading Recommendations
Site Clearing: Guidelines describe the removal of all vegetation, underground utilities, debris and old fill. Any voids must be properly backfilled and compacted.

Preparation of Building Areas: Over -excavation and re -compaction of the surface soil and bedrock throughout the building area and extending laterally for five feet beyond the building envelope are recommended.

Cut/Fill Slopes: The Geotechnical Investigation describes the necessary removal of weak soil on slopes steeper than five horizontal to one vertical (5H:1 V) and the associated keyway design requirements.

Compaction: To ensure soil stability, specific recommendations pertaining to compaction of the engineered fill are provided in the Geotechnical Investigation. All fill material should be placed in thin lifts, not exceeding six inches in loose condition at near optimum moisture contents and compacted to a minimum of 90% relative compactions.

For the asphalt concrete sections, compact the top 12 inches to at least 95% compaction at near optimum moisture content.

Shrinkage and Subsidence: The shrinkage of the replacement fill should be anticipated and should not exceed 10% to 20%. Subsidence of the scarified and compacted surfaces should be between 1/10 and 3/10 of a foot.

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Conventional Shallow Spread Footings
The Geotechnical Investigation provides specific design recommendations for the footings including but not limited to embedment depth, minimum widths and bearing pressures.

The lateral load resistance provided by the footings is described in the Investigation.

Slabs -On -Grade
The recommended placement, thickness, reinforcement, and treatment of moisture - sensitive surfaces of the concrete slabs -on -grade are described in the Geotechnical Investigation.

Retaining Walls
To stabilize the slope behind the building, the Geotechnical Investigation provides details for designing cantilever retaining walls and an accompanying back drain system behind the retaining walls.

Mitigation Monitoring:

GEO-A The City shall review the Geotechnical Investigation for the Proposed Project prepared by Sladden Engineering, March 31, 2025 to ensure that the Project development plans adhere to the recommendations.

Responsible Parties: Project applicant, construction manager, Planning Department, City Engineer.

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8 — Greenhouse Gas Emissions
GREENHOUSE EMISSIONS —
Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
a) Generate greenhouse gas
emissions, either directly or indirectly,
that may have a significant impact on
the environment?
❑
❑
❑
��
b) Conflict with an applicable plan,
policy or regulation adopted for the
purpose of reducing the emissions of
greenhouse gases?
❑
❑
��
Sources: CaIEEMod Version 2022.1; City of Rancho Mirage General Plan 2017 Update, Land Use Element, November 16, 2017; Overview of Greenhouse Gases, Environmental Protection Agency, accessed March 2025, https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/overview-greenhouse-gases; Global Warming Potentials, IPCC Fourth Assessment Report, 2007.

8.1 Setting
The lower troposphere of the Earth's atmosphere contains a mix of gases that sustain life.

Greenhouse gases (GHGs) comprise a small percentage, 0.04%, of these tropospheric gases and trap just enough heat to maintain a relatively constant and livable air temperature. Even small alterations in this air chemistry are well documented via proxy and direct climate measurements.

Human activities including the burning of fossil fuels, clearing native vegetation, altering landscapes to accommodate hardscapes and built environments all emit additional GHGs and reduce the Earth's ability to cycle and sequester carbon resulting in exponential net increase in atmospheric GHG levels. While no one development project can have a globally significant impact on greenhouse gas increases, the cumulative impacts of regional development can result in locally significant environmental changes, which in turn contribute to wider climatic changes.

Hence, the state and local jurisdictions have adopted policies and thresholds that cap GHG emissions and mandate mitigations when needed to ensure new land uses minimize their impacts.

The major greenhouse gases present in the atmosphere and increased by human activities are described in Table 12.

Table 12
Description of Major Greenhouse Gases
Greenhouse
Global
Atmospheric
Gas
Emissions Sources
Warming
Potential
Lifetime
Carbon
Dioxide (CO2)
Next to water vapor, carbon dioxide is the most
abundant GHG. Human activities emit CO2 when
burning fossil fuels and burning and removing forests
and other vegetation. Looking back 800,000 years prior
to the Industrial Revolution, the level of CO2 in the
atmosphere never climbed above 300 parts per million.

Today we measure CO2 at 419.81 parts per million.
1 1,000s of
years
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Table 12
Description of Major Greenhouse Gases
Greenhouse
Global
Atmospheric
Gas
Emissions Sources
Warming
Potential
Lifetime
Methane (CH4)
Nitrous Oxide
(N20)
Methane is the third most abundant GHG in the
atmosphere. It is released during the extraction,
refining, and burning of fossil fuels, and the burning and clearing of native vegetation. Raising of livestock,
decay of organic waste, and landfills also emit
methane.

Like carbon dioxide and methane, nitrous oxide
naturally occurs in the atmosphere. It is also released by agricultural activities and agricultural chemicals,
fossil fuel combustion, wastewater treatment and
industrial processes.

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), Hydrofluorocarbons
(HFCs), Perfluorocarbons (PFCs), Sulfur Hexafluoride
Fluorinated (SF6) Together these 30 different gases are referred to Greenhouse as fluorinated GHGs. F-GHGs are solely emitted as by - Gases products of industrial processes such as aluminum and semi -conductor manufacturing and used as
refrigerants and aerosol propellants.
25 298
Between
12 and
22,800
About 10
years
More than 100
years
Tens to
thousands of
years
Sources: CaIEEMod, 2022.1; Overview of Greenhouse Gases, Environmental Protection Agency, accessed March 2025, https://www.epa.cov/chgemissions/overview-creenhouse-gases; Global Warming Potentials, IPCC Fourth Assessment Report, 2007; Interim CEQA GHG Significance Thresholds for Stationary Sources, Rules and Plans, adopted December 5, 2008.

State, Regional, and City Emissions Reductions Setting
The 2016 Senate Bill 32 (SB 32) requires California to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions by 40% below 1990 levels by the year 2030. This bill furthers the mandates of the prior 2006 Assembly Bill 32 which required the state the reduce GHG emissions to 1990 levels by 2020.

Going beyond SB 32 is the 2022 Scoping Plan proposed by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) which sets forth a plan to achieve statewide 100% carbon neutrality by 2045.

In March 2013 the City adopted a Sustainability Action Plan, which was linked to the City's 2010 Greenhouse Gas Inventory. Driven by the State AB 32 GHG reduction target in place at the time, the Sustainability Action Plan put forth 82 measures that guided the City's efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Emissions reductions would stem from sectors including, but not limited to greater energy efficiency achievements, reduction of solid waste, installation of renewable energy systems, increase the amount of open space and shade vegetation, and the growth of alternative transportation systems. The City's Sustainability Action Plan has not been updated since its initial adoption.

SCAQMD Greenhouse Gas Thresholds
The City of Rancho Mirage is under the jurisdiction of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), the regional agency that determines pollution emissions standards from stationary sources. Since each GHG affects the atmosphere differently, for purposes of Project analysis, GHG emissions are converted to carbon dioxide equivalencies (CO2e) and measured in metric tons (MTCO2e). When evaluating potential GHG emissions from proposed non -industrial City of Rancho Mirage 64
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projects, SCAQMD applies a tiered approach. If a project does not conform to at least one of the tiers described below, the project's impacts would be considered significant.25 Tier 1: Consider whether the project qualifies for any applicable exemption under CEQA. If the project qualifies for an exemption, then the project is not significant, and no other action is required.

Tier 2: Consider whether the project complies with a local greenhouse gas reduction plan that is at minimum consistent with AB 32.

Tier 3: Consider whether the project is below an absolute threshold of either 10,000 MTCO2e/year for industrial projects or 3,000 MTCO2e/year for residential projects.

Tier 4: Consider whether the project is below a set performance threshold. This threshold is yet to be set and is not recommended for analysis at this time.

Tier 5: Consider whether off -site mitigation would reduce the project's GHG emission impacts to less than the proposed screening level.

8.2 Discussion of Impacts:
a, b) LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT:

If the Project generates greenhouse gas emissions in excess of the established thresholds, either directly or indirectly, then the Project's impact would be significant. As stated above, project -based impacts are compared against the SCAQMD tiered greenhouse gas emissions thresholds. For the Proposed Project, emissions are measured against Tier 3, 3,000 MTCO2e/year for residential and commercial projects.

It should first be noted that the Project site was previously developed with a sit-down restaurant, which was destroyed by fire in 2012. The subject Project proposes construction of a natural history museum, the Global World Wildlife Discovery Museum, which will consist of 21,967 square -feet, two parking lots, outdoor plaza, and landscaped areas. The museum building would be comprised of a lobby, exhibit space, a coffee shop, a gift shop, a flexible -use event space, storage and office spaces, restrooms, an outdoor plaza with a fountain, a main parking lot and an overflow parking lot.

CaIEEMod Version 2022.1 was used to forecast GHG emissions generated by the construction and operational phases of the Project. Table 3 in the Air Quality Section provides a detailed summary of the Project data that was input to CaIEEMod. Appendix A provides a full copy of the CaIEEMod report.

Project Construction and Operation
Since SCAQMD does not provide GHG construction thresholds for projects, the total amount of CO2e emissions from the construction phase of the Project is amortized over 30 years to estimate the CO2e emissions over a one-year operational cycle. Upon buildout, six emissions source categories would contribute either directly or indirectly to operational greenhouse gas emissions including area emissions (pavement and architectural coating off -gassing) building energy usage, mobile energy usage, solid waste disposal, water 25 Interim CEQA GHG Significance Thresholds for Stationary Sources, Rules and Plans, adopted December 5, 2008.

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usage, and refrigeration. Table 13 shows annual construction and operational greenhouse gas emissions from the Project and then compares the Project's total annual emissions, 442.8 MTCO2e, to the SCAQMD Tier 3 threshold. The Project would not exceed the 3,000 MT/YR CO2e standard for residential and commercial projects.

Table 13
Projected GHG Emission Summary
(Metric Tons per Year,
Construction
1 Year
CO2e (MT/YR)
295.8
30 -Year Amortized*

9.86 Operation
CO2e (MT/YR)
Area

0.323
Energy
113.54
Mobile
309.58
Waste

6.33 Water

3.17 Total Operational
432.94
Total Annual Operational
(30 -Year amortized + Operational)
442.8
SCAQMD Annual Threshold
3,000
Exceeds?
No
*Buildout construction emissions were amortized over 30 years then added to buildout operational GHG emissions.

Source: CaIEEMod 2022.1
As shown in the above Table 13, greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the Project's construction and operational activities are expected to be lower than the established threshold. Compliance with the State's greenhouse gas reduction goals, CARB's 2022 Scoping Plan, and the City's Sustainability Action Plan is requisite and will ensure that the Project will align with adopted GHG reduction plans and policies. By these parameters, the Project would have a less than significant impact on greenhouse gas emissions.

8.3 Mitigation Measures: None required.

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9 - Hazards and Hazardous Materials

HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS — Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Im act
p
Less Than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
p
No
Impact
a) Create a significant hazard to the
public or the environment through the
routine transport, use, or disposal of
hazardous materials?
❑
❑
❑
�1
b) Create a significant hazard to the
public or the environment through
reasonably foreseeable upset and
accident conditions involving the release
of hazardous materials into the
environment?
❑
❑
❑
�1
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle
hazardous or acutely hazardous
materials, substances, or waste within
one -quarter mile of an existing or
proposed school?
❑
❑
❑
�1
d) Be located on a site which is included
on a list of hazardous materials sites
compiled pursuant to Government Code
Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would
it create a significant hazard to the public
or the environment?
❑
❑
❑
�1
e) For a project located within an airport
land use plan or, where such a plan has
not been adopted, within two miles of a
public airport or public use airport, would
the project result in a safety hazard for
people residing or working in the project
area?
❑
❑
❑
.1
f) Impair implementation of or physically
interfere with an adopted emergency
response plan or emergency evacuation
plan?
❑
❑
❑
�1
g) Expose people or structures to a
significant risk of loss, injury or death
involving wildland fires, including where
wildlands are adjacent to urbanized
areas or where residences are
intermixed with wildlands?
❑
❑
❑
�1
Sources: City of Rancho Mirage General Plan 2017 Update, Circulation Element; City of Rancho Mirage Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update, 2023; California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), Envirostor; State Water Resource Control Board, GeoTracker; Riverside County Department of Environmental Health; CalFire Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map Viewer.

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9.1 Setting
The California Health and Safety Code defines a hazardous material as a substance or waste that poses a risk of endangering human health or safety and, or, a risk of degrading the environment. Criteria for identifying hazardous substances are based on whether the substance, due do "quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics, may:

1. Cause, or significantly contribute to, an increase in mortality or an increase in serious irreversible, or incapacitating reversible, illness.

2. Pose a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or the environment, due to factor including, but not limited to, carcinogenicity, acute toxicity, chronic toxicity, bioaccumulative properties, or persistence in the environment, when improperly treated, stored, transported, or disposed of, or otherwise managed."26 In the 1970s, the state of California began to adopt formal policies and protocols to manage the handling, processing and disposal of hazardous waste. Past and current landmark investigations led to numerous legislative actions and to the establishment of the California Environmental Protection Agency (CaIEPA) in 1991 and its associated departments including the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). On a regional and local level, county environmental health departments, such as the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health, implement federal and state public health and safety programs throughout local jurisdictions. Specifically, the Hazardous Materials Management Branch of the Department of Environmental Health serves as the County's Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) which coordinates six state hazardous waste and materials regulatory management programs. The City of Rancho Mirage is subject to these program policies.

The discussion of impacts from hazards and hazardous materials is based on the characteristics of the proposed project and the City's 2023 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP), the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) EnviroStor, the State Water Resource Control Board (SWRCB) GeoTracker, and the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health.

9.2 Discussion of Impacts:
a, b)
LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT:

Project Construction Phase: The Project proposes to construct 21,966± square -foot museum, an outdoor plaza and two parking lots. Construction would necessitate the transporting of potentially hazardous materials such as fuels, paints, solvents, concrete and asphalt. The use of heavy equipment which would consume limited quantities of diesel fuel and oil would be required. During construction, an on -site staging area would be identified where equipment and construction supplies would be stored. Should any spillage or leakage of hazardous substances occur, it would occur in this staging area where it could be contained and cleaned. The construction phase is temporary, and the use of hazardous materials would not be in quantities that would pose significant risks to public health or environmental health. Impacts from the transport, handling and disposal of hazardous materials related to construction are expected to be less than significant.

The use of Best Management Practices (BMPs) and associated containment of construction -related hazardous materials to a staging area where an accidental release of a hazardous substance to the environment would be quickly remediated reduces potential impacts to less than significant levels.
26 California Health and Safety Code, HSC §25141, January 1, 2023.

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Project Operational Phase: The proposed museum is anticipated to use and dispose of a limited amount of toxic and hazardous materials such as cleaners, landscaping chemicals, paints, oil, batteries, light bulbs and electronic waste. The amount of chemicals stored on site would be in small quantities and would not pose a health risk to the public or the environment. For purposes of proper disposal, businesses must comply with federal and state laws by classifying their waste products and follow guidelines for the appropriately sized very small or small quantity generator.

State and County regulatory oversight regarding the transport, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials ensure that the construction and operational phases of the Project would generate less than significant impacts. The use of hazardous materials in small quantities during construction and operational phases and the use of a construction staging area and application of standard BMPs would contain potential accidental releases to the environment and reduce their impacts to less than significant levels. c) NO IMPACT:

The nearest school, Rancho Mirage Elementary School, is 2.4 miles southeast of the Project site. While the proposed Project is not expected to emit hazardous materials or acutely hazardous substances or produce waste that would jeopardize a school, the Project is also not located within one -quarter mile of a school. No impact would occur. d) NO IMPACT:

Government Code Section 65962.5 is also known as the Hazardous Waste and Substances Sites, or the Cortese List. The California Environmental Protection Agency (CaIEPA) annually compiles this list of hazardous materials release sites based on data from the DTSC, the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), and the State Water Resources Control Board (WRCB). There are no hazardous materials or waste sites on or within 1,000 feet of the proposed Project site. The Project site is not included in the Cortese List. Thus, the Project site would not pose any impacts associated with hazardous materials sites.
e) NO IMPACT:

The Project site is located 4.5 miles southeast of the Palm Springs International Airport, and 1.3 miles southeast of the Airport Influence Area boundary. Due to this distance, the Project area is not in an airport safety hazard zone and would not pose a safety hazard for people living or working at the Project site. There would be no impacts associated with the nearby airport.
f) NO IMPACT:

The Project is proposed for the north side of Highway 111, a major arterial roadway, between Frank Sinatra Drive to the north and Mirage Cove Drive to the south. Vehicle access to the Museum and the main parking lot would be facilitated by an existing 33 -foot - wide driveway on Highway 111. Approximately 100 feet north, a fully signalized intersection of Highway 111 and Atrium Way) permits controlled access to the Atrium retail center parking lot which is connected to the Project's parking lot. The overflow parking lot will be accessible via a 34 -foot -wide driveway on Mirage Cove Drive. These Project access points on will not alter the City's current circulation pattern or interfere with the City's emergency response and evacuation plans.

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Project review by the Police and Fire Departments will be necessary to assure that the Project's site layout, driveways and streets would accommodate emergency vehicles and building access. Traffic management during the Project's construction will be implemented so that the Project will not interfere with the City's emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan. The Project is not expected to impact the implementation of, or physically interfere with, the City's emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan. g) NO IMPACT:

Overall, the City has a moderate risk of wildfire due to the wildland urban interface (WUI) along the slopes of the adjacent Santa Rosa Mountains. However, according to the CalFire Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) Viewer, there are no designated FHSZs along the mountain slopes facing the Project site or on the west side of Highway 111.

Furthermore, the Project is located in an urban section of the City along a major evacuation route and is not within an FHSZ. The risk of a wildland fire occurring at the Project site is very low. The City maintains a coordinated emergency response plan for natural and manmade disasters, and should a wildfire occur in the WUI near the City's western boundary, the estimated response time of the CalFire air attack based at the Hemet/Ryan airport is fifteen minutes.27 The Project is not expected to expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death due to wildland fires. No impact is anticipated.

Wildland fire is discussed more thoroughly below in Section XX, Wildfire.

9.3 Mitigation Measures: None required.
27 City of Rancho Mirage Local Hazards Mitigation Plan, Plan Update 2023, Section 4.4.2 Wildfires, adopted 2024.

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10 - Hvdrologv and Water Qualit

HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY
— Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Im act
p
Less Than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
p
No
Impact
a) Violate any water quality standards or
waste discharge requirements?
❑
N
b) Substantially decrease groundwater
supplies or interfere substantially with
groundwater recharge such that the
project may impede sustainable
groundwater management of the basin?
❑
❑
��
c) Substantially alter the existing
drainage pattern of the site or area,
including through the alteration of the
course of a stream or river, or through
the addition of impervious surfaces, in a
manner which would:
i) Result in substantial erosion or
siltation on- or off -site?
❑
IX
ii) Substantially increase the rate or
amount of surface runoff in a manner
which would result in flooding on- or
offsite?
Z
iii) Create or contribute runoff water
which would exceed the capacity of
existing or planned stormwater drainage
systems or provide substantial
additional sources of polluted runoff?
iv) Impede or redirect flood flows?
❑
❑
d) In flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche
zones, risk release of pollutants due to
project inundation?
❑ IX
e) Conflict with or obstruct
implementation of a water quality control
plan or sustainable groundwater
management plan?
❑
X
Sources: City of Rancho Mirage General Plan 2017 Update, Conservation and Open Space Element, November 16, 2017; City of Rancho Mirage Code of Ordinances; Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan, Howard World Wildlife Museum, The Altum Group, March 27, 2025; World Wildlife Museum, Rancho Mirage, CA, Preliminary Hydrology Report, The Altum Group, March 27, 2025; Coachella Valley Water District, 2023-24 Annual Review, March 2025; FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer Viewer.

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10.1 Setting
Regional Climatic Conditions
The Coachella Valley climate may be described as a subtropical desert where summer temperatures can exceed 120°F and winter temperatures can drop below 35°F. The arid climatic conditions result from both the latitudinal setting as well as the rainshadow effect formed by the the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa Mountains, which block much of the moist and cool coastal air masses flowing from the west. The Coachella Valley is part of the West Basin of the Colorado River Watershed, where water drains from the higher elevations at the west end towards into the Salton Trough and ultimately to the terminal lake, the Salton Sea, in the eastern end of the valley.

The Project site occurs along the southern edge of the valley floor at the foot of the Santa Rosa Mountains.

Rainstorms tend to occur during the summer monsoon season between August and September as more intense downpour events, and also during the winter season when rainfall tends to be more frequent but less intense. The average annual rainfall is under five inches. Although dry much of the year, the Coachella Valley is susceptible to flood events especially when high intensity rainfall saturates the ground surface thus reducing the ability of the water to percolate.

The alluvial fans are particularly prone to flooding and associated soil erosion/deposition, also known as fluvial transport. Flooding events from rainstorms are important components of the low desert hydrology.

Water Quality
As water flows over the land in rivers, streams, springs, and lakes and collects in groundwater basins, both naturally occurring contaminants and those emitted from human activities can end up in water supply systems. Water districts, like the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD), the water purveyor for the City, and regulatory agencies consistently test water supplies for contaminant levels and mitigate as needed. Contaminants include microorganisms, inorganic salts and metals, pesticides and herbicides, organic chemicals, and radioactive particles.

According to the Coachella Valley Water District 2023-24 Annual Review, there were no federal or State water quality exceedances of detected contaminants.28 Currently, water quality does not constrain or otherwise affect water supply reliability in the CVWD service area.

To protect surface and groundwater resources from pollution contamination, states must comply with standards set by the federal Clean Water Act of 1972 (CWA) and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). In accordance with the Clean Water Act, the EPA administers a pollutant permit system via the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), whereby development activities must implement Water Quality Management Plans (WQMP) "to effectively prohibit non -storm water discharge into the storm drains and require controls to reduce the discharge of pollutants from storm water systems to water the United States to the maximum extent possible." In the State of California, federal law governing water quality regulation is administered by the Porter -Cologne Water Quality Control Act, which established the State water Resources Control Board and nine Regional Water Quality Control Boards; Region 7, Colorado River Basin Regional Water Qualtiy Control board, has jurisdiction in Rancho Mirage and the Proposed Project.
28 Ibid.

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Floodplain and Stormwater Management
The Coachella Valley Ties within the Whitewater River Watershed, the regional drainage feature that extends from the slopes of Mount San Gorgonio and the San Bernardino Mountains to the Salton Sea. The Whitewater River is the valley's main drainage feature and is fed by mountain streams along its course. In the higher elevations of the Whitewater River, the river has water generally year-round, but is ephemeral in the low desert stretch, and has been channelized throughout much of the valley to control stormwater flows. The CVWD and Riverside County Flood Control maintain major tributary facilities that guide stormwater flows into the Whitewater River/Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel (Stormwater Channel).

Within the Whitewater River Watershed, urban runoff flowing through the existing development in the Coachella Valley is regulated under the Whitewater River Region Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Permit (MS4 Permit), which is aimed at reducing pollutants stemming from construction, municipal, commercial and industrial land uses. Entities responsible for administering the MS4 Permit within their specific jurisdictions are the Riverside County Flood Control District and Water Conservation District, Riverside County, CVWD, and the incorporated cities within the Whitewater River Basin. The City of Rancho Mirage defines a broad range of stormwater management and discharge control requirements Chapter 7.03 of the City's Code of Ordinances. The City's stormwater drainage is facilitated by a combination of on -site retention, gutters, pipes, culverts, and channels which transport stormwater to regional drainage facilities.

Domestic Water Service
The Coachella Valley Groundwater Basin is the main source of municipal, or domestic, water for the entire Coachella Valley. Local rainwater and snowmelt have filled the basin over several million years, but human activity during the 20th and 21St centuries have until recently extracted more water than was being naturally recharged. Groundwater overdraft has been eliminated in portions of the basin. Six different water agencies utilize the basin: Mission Springs Water District (MSWD), Desert Water Agency (DWA), Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD), Myoma Dunes Mutual Water Company (MDMWC), Indio Water Authority (IWA), and the Coachella Water Authority (CWA). CVWD and DWA are state water contractors and have primary responsibility for managing the basin and supplementing natural recharge with imported Colorado River water into the basin via four replenishment facilities.29 Both agencies also supplement irrigation water with recycled wastewater.

The Coachella Valley Groundwater Basin is technically comprised of several subbasins which are divided by geologic faults. Water for the Project site is supplied by the Indio Subbasin, and domestic water service is provided by CVWD, the largest water district in the Coachella Valley.

The CVWD serves a population of 270,000 and manages 114,196 accounts. In 2023-2024 the average daily freshwater demand within CVWD's service area was 75.9 mgd, and the total amount of water delivered was 85,014 af.39
29 Coachella Valley Water District, Groundwater Replenishment and Imported Water, History of Groundwater Management, https://www.cvwd.org/162/Groundwater-Replenishment-Imported-Water , accessed May 2025.
30 Coachella Valley Water District, 2023-24 Annual Review, CVWD 2024 Domestic Water Quality Summary, March 2025.

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Wastewater Treatment
According to the 2023 CVWD Annual Report, the District's wastewater treatment facilities serve a population of 250,000 people and 105,203 active accounts. Sewer lines totaling 1,173 miles and 30 lift stations convey approximately 17.11 million gallons per day (mgd) of wastewater to five different wastewater reclamation plants (WRPs). CVWD's average daily wastewater demand is 17.11 mgd while its total capacity is 33.1 mgd. The Project site would be served by Wastewater Reclamation Plant (WRP) 10 located on 43000 Cook Street in Palm Desert. WRP 10 is a tertiary level treatment facility with a capacity to treat 15 mgd.

10.2 Discussion of Impacts:
a) LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT:

At build out, the Project site will include a new 21,966 -square -foot museum building connected to a re -designed main parking lot on the north (adjacent to the Atrium Center ) and new overflow parking lot located on the south bordering Mirgae Cove Drive. The Project is required to comply with the Clean Water Act, the State's Porter -Cologne Water Quality Control Act, Regional Water Quality Control Plans, Safe Drinking Water Act, and recycled water regulations. Impacts would be significant if the Project were to violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or otherwise substantially degrade surface or ground water quality. In compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulations to minimize the pollutant load associated with urban and development activities, a Project -Specific Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan (Preliminary WQMP) dated March 27, 2025 was prepared for the Project by The Altum Group (see the full Preliminary WQMP in Appendix F).31 Pollutants potentially discharged from the Project site may include bacteria/viruses, nutrients, toxic organic compounds, trash and debris, oil and grease, and toxaphene(2), and dieldren. Per City requirements as prescribed in Chapter 7.03 of the Rancho Mirage Code of Ordinances, Stormwater Management and Discharge Control, the Project will implement permanent Site Design Best Management Practices (BMPs), Source Control, Low Impact Development/Site Design (LID), and Treatment Control BMPs where necessary.

To accommodate this requirement, the Preliminary WQMP outlines a list of source control BMPs that will be implemented including but not limited to the minimization of urban runoff by minimzing the impervious footprint, conserving natural areas and natural drainage and depressional storage feature on site, planting additonal native/drought tolerant trees and large shrubs, installing landscape buffer areas, incorporating self -treating and self - retaining areas, and an infiltration type retention basin in the overflow parking lot, properly designed loading docks and trash storage areas, litter control and street sweeping, and activity restrictions.

For construction drainage, the Project would be required to prepare and implement a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to ensure that construction activities do not contaminate surface or groundwater quality. The SWPPP would reduce the potential for pollutant discharge as well as provide practical monitoring and reporting processes 31 Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan, Howard World Wildlife Museum, The Altum Group, March 27, 2025.

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and other strategies to ensure any pollutant discharge does not adversely impact water quality.

Adherence to these water quality requirements ensures that the Project will not violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements, or otherwise substantially degrade surface or ground water quality. Any potential impacts will remain at less than a significant levels.
b) LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT:

Project operational domestic water demand calculations are based on the building's square footage and use, and on the type and square footage of the landscaped area. The indoor water demand estimate is derived from the American Water Works Association demand factor which estimates that commercial and institutional buildings demand 15 gallons of water per square foot per day. To assess the Project's outdoor water use, CVWD provides the outdoor water demand calculation for a landscaped area which incorporates localized evapotranspiration and evapotranspiration adjustment factors.

According to the 2023-2024 CVWD Annual Review, CVWD customers generate an average daily water demand of 75.9 mgd. The total amount of water delivered in 2023- 2024 was 85,014 acre-feet (af); an acre-foot equates to 327,000± gallons. The Project's total estimated water demand for both indoor and outdoor uses is 3.44 af per year, which would account for 0.004% of the total domestic water demand supplied by CVWD during the 2023-2024 year. Table 14 recaps the Project's estimated annual water demand compared to the most recent CVWD annual water delivery data.

Table 14
Project Operational Water Demand
Indoor Use
Total
Building
Area (ft2)
Indoor Demand
Factor (gal/SF/year)
Indoor Daily
Demand
(gpd)
Total Indoor
Demand
(acre-feet/yr)
Commercial/
Institutional
21,967
151
903

1.01 Outdoor Use2
Landscape
Area (ft2)
Outdoor
ETo (in/yr) x ETAF x
Outdoor
Conversion Factor
Outdoor Daily
Demand
(gpd)
Total Outdoor
Demand
(acre-feet/yr)
Landscape
44,300
64 x 0.45 x 0.62
2,167.18

2.43 Total Project Annual Water Demand

3.44 af
2023-2024 CVWD Average Daily Demand 3

75.9 mgd
Project's Percentage of 2023-2024 CVWD Average Daily Demand

0.0029%
2023-2024 CVWD Total Water Delivery3
85,014 af
Project's Percentage of 2023-2024 CVWD Total Water Delivery

0.004%
The water demand factor is derived from AWWA Commercial and Institutional End Uses of Water, 2000. Office use = 15 gal/SF/year.
2Outdoor water demand calculations based on CVWD Evapotranspiration (ETo), Evapotranspiration Adjustment Factor (ETAF), and Conversion Factor (CVWD Landscape Ordinance No. 1302.5, Appendix C). 3 CVWD 2023-2024 Annual Review, Domestic Drinking Water Service Information, June 2024.

As noted above, CVWD operates five wastewater reclamation plants (WRP), and the Project would be served by WRP 10 on Cook Street in Palm Desert. According to the most recent Annual Report for the Indio Subbasin, WRP 10 treated 9,366 af of wastewater, and City of Rancho Mirage
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it has a total daily capacity of 15 million gallons. About 85% of this effluent was recycled and the remainder was routed to percolation recharge ponds.32 To estimate the amount of wastewater generated by the Project, the CVWD Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) calculation for office/warehouse projects was applied for analysis purposes. Per this calculation, each restroom in an office/warehouse is equivalent to one dwelling unit (EDU), and each EDU, or restroom, would generate 250 gallons of wastewater per day (gpd). The proposed Project includes three restrooms, which would comprise 0.018% of the total daily capacity of WRP 10 and represents 0.009% of the total amount of wastewater treated during 2023-2024. Please see Table 15 for a summary of the calculations.

Table 15
Project Operationa Wastewater Generation
Land Use
Daily Wastewater
Generation
Annual Wastewater
Generation
Annual Wastewater
Generation
Office/Warehouse
750 god
273,750 gallons

0.84 af
Total Daily Capacity of WRP 10
15,000,000 mgd
Project's Percentage of Total Daily Capacity WRP 10

0.018%
Total 2023-2024 Acre -Feet Treated at WRP 10
9,366 af
Project's Percentage of 2023-2024 Acre -Feet Treated at WRP 10

0.009%
Source: Office/Warehouse wastewater demand factor is derived from CVWD Regulations Governing Sanitation Service, Table A-1 Equivalent Dwelling Unit p. A-2, February 2021, https://cvwd.orc/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/860 .
1 Restroom = 1 Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) = 250 gpd.

The Project would be consistent with the City's water conservation policies outlined the General Plan 2017 Update by using native and drought tolerant landscaping and low water -use appliances.33 Water demand by the Project would not substantially decrease groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge. Likewise, the Project's water demand would not impede sustainable groundwater management of the Basin. Project water demand impacts would be less than significant. ci-iv) LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT:

Project impacts would be significant if development of the property substantially alters an existing drainage pattern, increases the rate or amount of runoff, contributes runoff that exceeds the existing local drainage system, and results in substantial erosion, or impedes or redirects flood flows. The Project site encompass 6.78± acres; however, an isolated spur of the Santa Rosa foothills occupies approximately 50% of the site leaving 3.1 developable acres. The developable area is flat and covered by graded unimproved natural surface and an existing parking lot that served the former Charthouse restaurant.

The restaurant was destroyed by a fire and has been demolished, but the parking lot remains and would be reconfigured for the proposed Project. The main parking lot redesign would include an additional 0.5 -acre area that is currently unpaved, and a new entrance plaza, and the overflow parking lot on the southerly portion of the site would be paved thereby increasing the impermeable surface area by ±1.2 acres. The museum 32 Indio Subbasin Annual Report for Water Year 2023-2024, Table 5-10 WY 2023-2024 Wastewater Treatment, Reuse, and Disposal in the Indio Subbasin, March 2025. 33 City of Rancho Mirage General Plan 2017 Update, Conservation and Open Space Element, Goal COS 7, November 16, 2017.

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building will be sited on a portion of the existing parking lot and will not add to the overall impermeable area. To accommodate the new building, a portion of the west side of the rock outcrop will be scraped. As discussed in Section 7, Geology and Soils, retaining walls and a back drainage system will be incorporated to guide flows descending from the hillside toward the new on -site drainage system.

Proposed Drainage System
A Preliminary Hydrology Report was prepared for the Project by The Altum Group (Appendix G) which, along with the Project grading and drainage plan, describes the Project's drainage system and explains how it complies with the design criteria required by Rancho Mirage and the Coachella Valley Water District.34 Within the City, development projects to the south and southwest of the Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel must comply with the MS4 permit but are not required to retain 100 -year storm event runoff.35 Storm runoff occurring on the north portion of the Project site where the museum and large parking lot are planned will utilize the existing flow pattern and route the water toward a low point in the northeasterly portion of the parking lot and into a new combination collection basin and underground storage system. Storm runoff on the overflow parking lot will be directed eastward to a new on -site surface retention basin. Flows that exceed the Project storage capacity will be directed off -site and will be routed toward the Stormwater Channel located approximately 0.4 mile to the east.36 To ensure that the Project design would meet the City's stormwater control requirements, the Preliminary Hydrology Report analyzed WQMP Design Capture Volume (DCV) for the Project using Riverside County Flood Control District parameters ranging from a 2 -year and 100 -year, one hour precipitation events. According to the analysis, the Project will be capable of collecting, storing and treating the DCV such that flowrates, velocities and volumes leaving the site do not exceed those of the existing condition. Thus, as proposed the Project would not substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding either on- or offsite. Nor would the Project create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff.

Furthermore, the Project would use the existing flow pattern and would not impede or redirect flood flows. The expected impacts to associated with stormwater flows would be less than significant.

Compliance with Required Erosion Control and Pollution Mitigation The proposed Project will be required to comply with Chapter 7.03 of Rancho Mirage Code of Ordinances, Stormwater Management and Discharge Control, and §15,64.570 et al, Erosion Control Plan. Included in the requirements are the approvals of a SWPPP, a project -specific final hydrology study, and a final WQMP prior to the issuance of building permits. In compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) the Project will mitigate silt and other contaminant runoff from Project -induced erosion and 34 World Wildlife Museum, Rancho Mirage, CA, Preliminary Hydrology Report, prepared for Prest Vuksic Greenwood Architects, The Altum Group, March 27, 2025.
35 Project Specific Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan, Howard World Wildlife Museum, Project Description, prepared by The Altum Group, March 27, 2025. 36 Ibid.

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runoff through the implementation of BMPs prescribed in the PWQMP. Implementation of required BMPs will also reduce pollutants of concern that may otherwise enter nearby receiving waters and will help reduce short and long-term water quality impacts caused by the construction and operation of the proposed Project. Approval of and compliance with the final WQMP, SWPPP, and the required BMPs will reduce Project impacts to surface waters by reducing erosion and siltation in storm flows. With the implementation of these standard requirements, the Project would not result in substantial erosion or siltation either on- or off -site and impacts would be less than significant. d) NO IMPACT:

According to the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer Viewer, the Project site is designated as Flood Zone X, an area of minimal flood hazard and low flood risk. The Stormwater Channel, which occurs 0.4 miles east of the Project site, is the backbone of the Coachella Valley stormwater flood control system and is constructed to convey approximately 80,000 cubic feet of water per second, which is greater than a 100 -year storm event. Given the Project's proximity to the Stormwater Channel and the Flood Zone X designation, impacts from flood hazards are not expected to occur. The City of Rancho Mirage is also not located near the Pacific Ocean or other large water body and there will be no impacts from either seiche or tsunami hazards.
e) NO IMPACT:

As described above, the Proposed Project will comply with all applicable water quality requirements and will implement a SWPPP and a WQMP subject to approval by the City and the Regional Water Quality Control Board for both construction activities and the long- term operation of the site. The WQMP will incorporate grading, hydrology, and BMPs to achieve requisite water quality standards. The Project design will continue to retain the stormwater flows per the existing standards via a new stormwater collection and underground retention system and a new surface retention basin in the overflow parking lot.

Operational water demand is projected to align with the approved water demand for the designated Project site land use. Project water demand will be constrained by water conservation standards established by CVWD and approved by the City which include drought -tolerant landscaping and water efficient appliances. Estimated annual operational water demand will be 0.004% of the 2023-2024 CVWD total water delivery, which is a small fraction of the local water supply. It should also be noted that the Project does not constitute new demand because it is a re-establishment of previous water demand established by the former Charthouse restaurant that once occupied the site.

In summary, the Project would not obstruct the implementation of the City's water quality control plan or the region's sustainable groundwater management plan. There would be no impacts.

10.3 Mitigation Measures: None required.

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11 - Land Use and Plannin

LAND USE AND URBAN
— Would the project:

Potentially
SiPLANNING
Impact ant
Less Than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
No Impact
a) Physically divide an established
community?
❑
❑
��
b) Cause a significant environ-
mental impact due to a conflict
with any land use plan, policy, or
regulation adopted for the purpose
of avoiding or mitigating an
environmental effect?
❑
❑
❑
��
Sources: City of Rancho Mirage General Plan 2017 Update; City of Rancho Mirage Municipal Code.

11.1 Setting
The Land Use Element of the City's General Plan 2017 Update (General Plan) guides all development within the City by defining how and where each type of project may be built. Rancho Mirage uses a single map system whereby the designated land uses mirror the zoning designations. In total, there are seven different commercial land uses defined in the Land Use Element as the City places substantial emphasis on hosting a variety of "high -quality" commercial uses that "conveniently and appropriately distributed." A variety of commercial land uses occur along the Highway 111 Corridor such as Neighborhood Commercial (C -N), General Commercial (C -G), and Mixed Use M -U). Two residential uses, Very Low Density (RL-2) and Hillside Reserve (H -R), along with Private Open Space (OS -PV), the Fire Station (P -FS) and City Hall (P -CH) are also found on Highway 111 in the Project vicinity.

11.2 Discussion of Impacts:
a) NO IMPACT:

The subject museum Project is proposed for a General Commercial (C -G) land use area which abuts C -G lands to the south and west, and Commercial Neighborhood lands to the northeast. The nearest residential uses are High Density Residential (R -H) neighborhoods located east of the Project site on the far side of the rocky hillside and to the northeast.

These neighborhoods are built out and well -established. The Project site is separate from surrounding neighborhoods and will not adversely affect these land uses and will not divide an established community. There will be no impacts in this regard. b) NO IMPACT:

The General Plan defines the Project site's designated General Commercial (C -G) land use and zone as and one that includes a variety of commercial centers, specialty retail shops, small department stores and may range from free-standing buildings to planned commercial centers.37 This offers some leeway in the specific type of commercial use 37 Rancho Mirage General Plan Update, 2017, Land Use Element, Table 1 Land Use Designations, November 16, 2017.

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which accommodates a small natural history museum and gift shop. The museum building, parking area and landscape design are consistent with the City's General Plan and Land Use and Zoning regulations.

Rancho Mirage participates in the regional Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP), and the subject parcel is within a fee mitigation area established by the CVMSHCP. Heretofore undeveloped portions of the Project site may be subject to development impact fee associated with the CVMSHCP. The location of the Project site is not in a designated conservation area per the CVMSHCP and will not impact the efficacy of the CVMSHCP. There are no environmental conflicts with respect to the land use policy or adopted environmental mitigation policy. No Project impacts are expected.

11.3 Mitigation Measures: None required.

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12 - Mineral Resources
MINERAL RESOURCES — Would the
project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
a) Result in the loss of availability of a
known mineral resource that would be
of value to the region and the
residents of the state?
❑
❑
��
b) Result in the loss of availability of a
locally important mineral resource
recovery site delineated on a local
general plan, specific plan or other
land use plan?
❑
❑
��
Sources: City of Rancho Mirage General Plan EIR, 2005; California Department of Conservation, Geological Survey, Mineral Land Classification; Riverside County General Plan, Multipurpose Open Space Element, Mineral Resource Zones, December 2015; Special Report 159: Mineral Land Classification: Aggregate Materials in the Palm Springs Production -Consumption Region, California Department of Conservation, Division of Mines and Geology, 1988.

12.1 Setting
The City of Rancho Mirage occurs within the Palm Springs Production Consumption Region, which is classified as an Aggregate Materials production area. The City's SOI north of Interstate 10 is designated as Mineral Zone 2 (MRZ-2) and contains significant mineral resources. The Project site on the east side of Highway 111 is in Mineral Resource Zone 1 (MRZ-1), a zone containing no significant mineral resources.38

12.2 Discussion of Impacts:
a, b) NO IMPACT:

The Project site occurs in an area designated as MRZ-1, an area where the presence of significant mineral resources is unlikely due to the geologic formation.39 Extraction of mineral resources from the site or the vicinity is also precluded by existing urban development and major transportation corridors. It should also be noted that the Coachella Valley has nearly a dozen permitted aggregate operations, which contain approximately 272 million tons of mineable aggregate.40 These reserves are expected to meet the demand and provide adequate supply at current rates of consumption for approximately 130 years.

Since there are no mineral resources of value to the state, region or the local area in the MRZ 1 in which the Project is located, the Project will not result in any loss of availability of valuable mineral resources. There will be no impacts.

12.3 Mitigation Measures: None required.
38 Special Report 159: Mineral Land Classification: Aggregate Materials in the Palm Springs Production - Consumption Region, California Department of Conservation, Division of Mines and Geology, 1988 39 Ibid.
4° Ibid.

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13 - Noise
NOISE — Would the project result in:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Generation of a substantial
temporary or permanent increase in
ambient noise levels in the vicinity of
the project in excess of standards
established in the local general plan or
noise ordinance, or applicable
standards of other agencies?
N
❑
b) Generation of excessive ground -
borne vibration or ground -borne noise
levels?
N
c) For a project located within the
vicinity of a private airstrip or an airport
land use plan or, where such a plan
has not been adopted, within two
miles of a public airport or public use kl
airport, would the project expose
people residing or working in the
project area to excessive noise
levels?
Sources: Howard World Wildlife Museum Noise and Vibration Analysis, Urban Crossroads, May 5, 2025; Howard World Wildlife Museum Focused Construction Noise Assessment Technical Memorandum, Urban Crossroads, May 27, 2025.City of Rancho Mirage General Plan 2017 Update, Noise Element; City of Rancho Mirage Municipal Code.

13.1 Setting
Noise
Ambient noise is comprised of background sounds emitted from a variety of sources and can either be unintrusive sounds from wind, wildlife, and neighborhood activity, or intrusive sounds from construction equipment, traffic, landscaping equipment, mechanical equipment such as HVAC systems and so forth. Noise levels are expressed as decibels (dB). The A -weighted decibel scale (dBA) filters out very high and very low frequencies such that the scale correlates to the sound a human ear would detect. Noise at a 25 dBA level is a very quiet sound such as a rural nighttime environment, while 50 dBA is the noise level of a refrigerator running, 80 dBA is the noise level of a tractor idling, and 105 dBA would be a louder sound such as a jet flying overhead.

The chart below identifies sources and levels of community noise. Exposure to 70 dBA noise level and higher over certain periods of time can damage a person's hearing.

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To measure noise for city planning
purposes, the Community Noise
Equivalent Level (CNEL) scale is applied
as it measures the average intensity of a
sound over a 24 -hour period. CNEL scale
measures sound levels by assigning
heavier dBA weights, or adding decibel
"penalties," to existing sound dBA levels if
those sounds occur in either certain
sensitive zones or during unpermitted
times. Table 17 below provides the City's
acceptable CNEL for residential land uses.

Vibration
Ground -borne vibrations can be
characterized as rumbling sounds which
travel through the ground. Typically,
ground -borne vibrations from human
activity such as construction activity, heavy
traffic, or jet planes flying overhead are felt
indoors and are rarely a problem outdoors.

Construction equipment may be
categorized as either continuous vibration
(excavation and grading equipment), low -
rate repeated impact vibration (blasting,
drop balls, impact pile drivers), or high -rate
repeated impact vibration (jackhammers, hoe rams). The duration and amplitude of ground -borne vibration from construction equipment varies. A blast would emit a high amplitude over a short duration, but grading equipment would emit a low amplitude vibration over a longer duration.41 Ground -borne vibration as it relates to disturbance to people is measured in vibration decibels (VdB). Vibration velocity level of 65 VdB is considered to be barely perceptible by humans and a lower vibration velocity would be undetectable.

Ground vibration is not as prevalent issue as noise disturbance. Typically, vibration levels occur well below the threshold of human perception, approximately 0.02 inches per second. Plus, the duration of these events is typically short and occurs over an extended time; thereby reducing the times of perceived disturbance. Table 16 below summarizes average human response to groundborne vibration.

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Common Outdoor
Activities
Noise Level
(dBA)
Jet Fly -over at 300m (1000 ft)
Gas Lawn Mower at 1 m (3 ft)
Diesel Truck at 15 m (50 ft),
at 80 km (50 mph)
Noisy Urban Area, Daytime
Gas Lawn Mower, 30 m (100 ft)
Commercial Area
Heavy Traffic at 90 m (300 ft)
Quiet Urban Daytime
Curet Urban Nighttime
Quiet Suburban Nighttime
Quiet Rural Nighttime
Lowest Threshold of Human
Hearing
Common Indoor
Activities
Rock Band
Food Blender at 1 m (3 ft)
Garbage Disposal at 1 m (3 ft)
Vacuum Cleaner at 3 m (10 ft)
Normal Speech at 1 m (3 ft)
Large Business Office
Dishwasher Next Room
Theater, Large Conference
Room (Background)
Library
Bedroom at NighL
Concert Hall (Background)
Broadcast/Recording Studio
Lowest Threshold of Human
Hearing
Source: Standard Environmental Reference, CalTrans,
February 2018.
41 Transportation and Construction Vibration Guidance Manual, California Department of Transportation, April 2020.

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Table 16
Human Response to Groundborne Vibration
Average Human Response
PPV (in/sec)
Barely to distinctly perceptible

0.02 to 0.10
Distinctly to strongly perceptible

0.10 to 0.50
Strongly perceptible to mildly unpleasant

0.50 to 1.00
Mildly to distinctly unpleasant

1.00 to 2.00
Distinctly unpleasant to intolerable

2.00 to 10.00
Source: Transportation and Construction Vibration Guidance Manual, California Department of Transportation, April 2020.
"Sensitive receptors" is a CEQA designation assigned to land uses where there are people in the community who may be particularly sensitive to noise such as residential areas, schools, libraries, churches, nursing homes, health care facilities. There are two high density residential neighborhoods and a mobile home park in proximity to the Project. The nearest neighborhood is 205 feet north of the Project site and behind the Atrium commercial center. The next nearest is 245 feet east of the Project site and the 100 -foot rock outcrop that forms a natural barrier between these residences and the Project. Lastly, the mobile home park is 335 feet northeast of the Project parking lot and is also somewhat shielded by the on -site hill.

The Noise Element of the City General Plan provides goals and policies for ensuring that noises are maintained at appropriate levels for the various land uses. Within single- and multi -family residential land uses, ambient 55-65 CNEL dBA exterior noise levels are acceptable, and 65-70 dBA noise levels are conditionally acceptable for other land uses. Noise levels above 70 CNEL dBA are considered unacceptable. The City Noise Ordinance provides guidance for controlling incompatible noise levels. Construction activities are exempted from the City Noise Ordinance with the condition that construction occurs within acceptable hours of the day.42 The construction phase for the Proposed Project includes the construction of the Museum building and entrance plaza, a redesign of the existing parking lot, and the construction of an overflow parking lot. In addition, partial excavation of hillside where the Museum is planned will be required.

The following analysis of potential noise and ground -borne impacts is primarily based on the Howard World Wildlife Museum Noise and Vibration Analysis prepared by Urban Crossroads.43 To specifically analyze construction noise impacts from the hillside excavation activities, an additional Technical Memorandum entitled, "Howard World Wildlife Museum Focused Construction Noise Assessment" was prepared.44 The Noise and Vibration Analysis and the Construction Noise Assessment are provided in Appendices H and I respectively.

13.2 Discussion of Impacts:
a) LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT:

For each land use and zoning designation, the City has established noise level standards that are permitted within specific daytime periods. As construction activity may exceed noise level standards, the City restricts the permitted hours for such activity. Table 17 provides the City's timeframes for acceptable operational exterior noise level standards and the acceptable temporary construction noise standard. 42 City of Rancho Mirage Code of Ordinances, Noise Code 8.45.050, 1995. 43 Howard World Wildlife Museum Noise and Vibration Analysis, Urban Crossroads, May 5, 2025. 44 Howard World Wildlife Museum Focused Construction Noise Assessment Technical Memorandum, Urban Crossroads, May 27, 2025.

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Table 17
Operational and Construction Noise Standards
Land Use'
Zones Time Period
Exterior Noise
Level
Standard (dBA
L 2
eq
Residential:
(Medium and High
Density)
Hospital, Open
Space
Construction
Activity3

R -M, R -H, MHP,

P/H, OS
Sensitive
Receptors
Daytime (7:OOam — 6:OOpm)
Evening (6:OOpm - 10:OOpm)
Nighttime (10:OOpm - 7:OOam)
7:OOam — 7:OOpm
(No activity on Sundays and
holidays)
60 55
50 80 dBA Leq

1. City of Rancho Mirage Municipal Code, §8.45.030, Exterior Noise Level Limits.

2. Leq represents a steady state sound level containing the same total energy as a time varying signal over a given sample period.

3. Represents the acceptable exterior noise level for construction noise near sensitive receptors per FTA, Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment Manual, September 2018.

Construction Noise
Even with the restricted period, construction may still impose a nuisance when occurring near sensitive receptors. Since the City has not established maximum acceptable noise standards for construction noise near sensitive receptors, the numerical threshold of 80 dBA Leq, as provided by the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA), Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment Manual, has been applied to the analysis of the Project's impacts on nearby sensitive receptors. The FTA considers this noise level for exterior construction to be reasonable for sensitive receptors in close proximity.45 Analysis of potential impacts from the Project's construction phase is first based on the noisiest pieces of equipment which would involve the equipment needed to perform the hillside excavation. As explained in the Project's Focused Construction Noise Assessment, the noise level analysis applies reference construction equipment noise levels provided by the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Roadway Construction Noise Model. Table 18 summarizes the noise levels for the construction equipment that would be used to excavate the hillside, and the combined noise level assuming all pieces of equipment are operating simultaneously, which presents a conservative model. The reference power level data shows the combined noise level of the equipment independent of distance and other surrounding noise that may reduce equipment noise. as Federal Transit Administration, Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment Manual, Table 7-2 General Assessment Construction Noise Criteria (p. 179), September 2018.

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Table 18
Hillside Excavation Reference Noise Levels for Construction Reference
Noise Level @
50 Feet (dBA
Construction
Stage
Excavation
Reference
Construction
Equipment'
2 Backhoes
Dump Truck
Front End Loader
2 Air Compressors
3 Jack Hammers
Leq
Equipment
74 72
75 74
82 Composite
Reference Noise
Level (dBA Leq)2

87.9 Reference Power
Level (dBA Lw)3
119.6

1. Federal Highway Administration Construction Noise Model.

2. Represents the combine noise level for all equipment operating simultaneously.

3. The total amount of acoustical enercy produced by a sound source independent of distance or surroundincs.

Urban Crossroads, Inc. employed its Computer Aided Noise Abatement (CadnA) noise prediction model, which analyzes noise sources within a spatially accurate Project site plan. Spatial accuracy is derived from georeferenced aerial imagery, topography, and includes noise barriers such as buildings. CadnA calculates noise levels at specific receiver locations based on distances from the noise sources, ground absorption and barrier attenuation. Four receiver locations were identified in accordance with the FHWA guidelines which represent sensitive receptors and other locations where unwanted sounds could adversely affect the use of the land. Other actual sensitive receptor locations are at distances greater than the four receiver locations and thus will experience noise levels lower than those modeled for this analysis. The four receiver locations and their representative sensitive receptors are as follows (See Exhibit 8, Noise Receiver Locations):

R1: Represents the existing high -density residences within the Desert Braemar community to the north of the Project site.

R2: Represents the existing high -density residences within the Small Mountain Private Condominium community on the north side of Mirage Cove Drive and east of the overflow parking lot.

R3: Represents the existing residence at Palms Street south of the Project site and on the south side of Mirage Cove Drive.

R4: Represents the single-family residence on Vista Loma Drive south of Mirage Cove Drive.

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Table 19
Hillside Excavation Construction Reference Noise Levels Construction
Stage
Reference
Construction
Equipment'
Reference
Noise Level @
50 Feet (dBA
Leg
Composite
Reference Noise
Level (dBA Leq)2
Reference Power
Level (dBA Lw)3
Excavation
2 Backhoes
Dump Truck
Front End Loader
2 Air Compressors
3 Jack Hammers
74 72
75 74
82 87.9
119.6

1. Federal Highway Administration Construction Noise Model.

2. Represents the combine noise level for all equipment operating simultaneously.

3. The total amount of acoustical energy produced by a sound source independent of distance or surroundincs.

The Focused Construction Noise Analysis conducted calculations of hillside excavation construction noise using the reference noise levels provided in Table 19, the peak hour hillside construction noise source activities shown in Exhibit 8, the CadnA noise prediction model, the typical Leq(Bhr) and the peak hour equipment Leq(1hr> construction noise levels shown below in Table 20.

Table 20
Hillside Excavation Construction Noise Impacts on Four Receiver Locations Typical Peak
Threshold
Receiver Receiver Distance Construction Construction Threshold' Location' (feet) Noise Levels Noise Levels Exceeded?
(8-Hour)2 (1-Hour)3
From
Hillside
From
Project
Boundary
R1
244'
138'

66.0 72.5
80 No
R2
413'
23'

39.0 45.4
80 No
R3
614'
94'

37.2 44.5
80 No
R4
948'
703'

55.4 61.8
80 No

1. Construction Equipment noise source and receiver location are shown in Exhibit 8.

2. Typical construction equipment noise level calculations are included in Appendix 1 of the Focused Construction Noise Assessment.

3. Peak Hour Construction equipment noise level calculations are included in Appendix 2 of the Focused Construction Noise Assessment.

4. Federal Transit Administration, Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment Manual.

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The Focused Construction Noise Assessment found that the highest noise levels from both typical and peak hour during the hillside excavation activities would reach a high of

72.5 dBA Leq. Since the noise levels from the loudest construction equipment did not exceed 80 dBA the construction activities and equipment noise generated by the hillside excavation were considered to have a less than significant impact.

To assess general construction noise from the construction of the building and parking lots, the Noise and Vibration Analysis applied the FTA's 80 dBA threshold as a baseline of maximum acceptable construction noise. If the Project's construction noise level contributes an additional 20 dBA during the daytime causing an exceedance of the City's acceptable noise level standard, then the impact would be significant. Project construction noise levels were combined with the existing ambient noise levels recorded at the four receiver locations and the differences between the combined noises (Project construction and ambient) and the existing ambient noise level form the basis of the impacts analysis.

At all four receiver locations, the Project construction increased the noise levels but did not cause an exceedance of the FTA's reasonable noise level standard of 80 dBA.

Therefore, the Project construction activity is considered to have a less than significant impact.

Operational Noise
Analysis of potential impacts from the operational phase of the Project is based the amount of noise level increase above the existing ambient noise level of the land use. If the existing ambient noise level is below 60 dBA, then an increase of 5 dBA generated by the Project would be a significant impact. If the ambient noise level is between 60 and 65 dBA, then an increase of 3 dBA would be significant, and if the ambient noise level is over 65 dBA, then an increase of 1.5 dBA would be significant.

To assess the extent to which the Project's day-to-day operations would increase the City's acceptable noise standards for the Project site land use and for the nearby sensitive receptor land uses, the Noise and Vibration Analysis recorded measurements of existing ambient noise levels for the residential neighborhoods and for the Project site for the four receptor locations listed above in the Construction Impacts discussion.

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