2016 06 15 ALRB Minutes Special MeetingCALL TO ORDER
ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING
REVIEW BOARD
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2016
A special meeting of the La Quinta Architectural and Landscaping Review Board was
called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Principal Planner Jay Wuu.
PRESENT: Board Members Richard Gray, Kevin McCune and Ray Rooker
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Design and Development Director Tim Jonasson, Planning Manager
Gabriel Perez, Principal Planner Jay Wuu, Associate Planner Carlos
Flores, Management Specialist Carla Triplett and Executive
Assistant Wanda Wise -Latta
Board Member McCune led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Board Members McCune/Rooker to
approve the Architectural and Landscaping Review Board Meeting Minutes of April 6,
2016, as submitted. YES: Board Members McCune and Rooker. NOES: None. ABSENT:
None. ABSTAIN: Board Member Gray. Motion passed.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. Site Development Permit 2016-0003 submitted by VTL Palizada, LLC for the
consideration of two recreational areas, landscaping, walls, and entry gates
within a proposed 320 residential lot development on approximately 78 acres.
Project: Bellaseno. Location: southeast corner of Monroe Street and Avenue 60.
Associate Planner Carlos Flores introduced himself and presented the
information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Design
and Development Department.
Ms. Cathy Cieslikowski, Associate with RGA Landscape Architects, Inc., Palm
Desert, CA - introduced herself and answered the Board's questions.
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Ms. Sarah Jimenez, Associate with RGA Landscape Architects, Inc., Palm Desert,
CA - introduced herself and answered the Board's questions.
Ms. Susan Lindquist, Senior Director of Community Development with The True
Life Companies, Newport Beach, CA - introduced herself and answered the
Board's questions.
Mr. George Handy, Architect with Bassenian Lagoni, Newport Beach, CA -
introduced himself and answered the Board's questions.
Discussion followed regarding recreational areas, hiking trail features,
designated parking areas, age restrictions, architectural design, color palette and
proposed landscaping.
Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Board Members Gray/McCune
recommending to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit
2016-0003, as submitted with staff's recommendations and the addition of the
following conditions of approval:
Shade trees and/or a shade structure will be added to parking areas.
Smooth stucco finish on all buildings.
Rounded corners on building edges with greater visibility.
Accent lighting will be added along walking paths and hiking trails.
Water facilities will be added for people and pets along hiking trails.
Motion passed unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL - None
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - None
BOARD MEMBER ITEMS
Board Member McCune expressed his gratitude towards Board Members' Gray and
Rooker for all they have done while serving the Architectural and Landscaping Review
Board.
Board Member Gray recommended that the Architectural and Landscaping Review
Board Member rotation schedule be adjusted to ensure that two board members are
not exiting the board simultaneously.
STAFF MEMBER ITEMS
Planning Manager Perez announced that Mr. John Hansen was appointed to the
Architectural and Landscaping Review Board for the upcoming term. One vacancy
remains.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Board Members
Gray/McCune to adjourn this meeting at 10:44 a.m. AYES: Board Members' Gray,
McCune and Rooker. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
Respectfully submitted,
abt,),-ev
WANDA WISE-LATTA, Executive Assistant
City of La Quinta, California
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