Historic Site Preservation Board | November 10, 2026

The City of Palm Springs Historic Site Preservation Board met on November 10, 2026, to review a major Certificate of Appropriateness application for the Edmund Goulding Residence at 1752 Ridge Road, a locally designated Class 1 historic site. Owner Lucien Wolf proposed restoring the historic structures and landscape, adding an attached addition with a primary suite and larger terrace, and making site improvements, including accessibility features. Staff found the addition’s location and street-level massing generally compliant, but raised concerns that the rear terrace would interrupt character-defining gables and affect the historic porch and staircase; staff also said the addition’s materials warranted further consideration. The applicant and design team described the project’s preservation approach, proposed restoration of the pool and landscape, and the need to adapt the property for contemporary use.

Board discussion focused on reducing the visual contrast of the new materials, particularly on the west-facing kitchen and garage additions, and whether historic porch elements should be incorporated into the east-facing terrace design. A motion was made and seconded to approve the project with conditions addressing those issues, but the transcript ends while the motion language is still being discussed, before a vote or final decision is recorded. No procurement activity, contract awards, vendor selections, or spending amounts were identified.