2016 09 14 ALRB Minutes Special MeetingARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING SPECIAL MEETING
REVIEW BOARD MINUTES 1 SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING
REVIEW BOARD
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
CALL TO ORDER
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 John Hansen and Kevin McCune
ABSENT: None
VACANCY: One
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Gabriel Perez, Principal Planner Jay Wuu,
Principal Engineer Bryan McKinney 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/Hansen to
approve the Architectural and Landscaping Review Board Meeting Minutes of June 15,
2016, as submitted. AYES: Board Members Hansen and McCune. NOES: None. ABSENT:
None. ABSTAIN: None. VACANCY: One. Motion passed.
BUSINESS SESSION
1.Approval of Village Use Permit 2013-048 submitted by Robert J. Novello for a
1,800 square-foot expansion of the Crab Pot Restaurant inclusive of an interior
dining area, a seasonal indoor/outdoor dining area and a restroom. Project:
Crab Pot Restaurant Expansion. Location: 78121 Avenida La Fonda.
Principal Planner Jay Wuu stated that the applicant was not present and asked
the Board if it would like to hear the staff report or continue the item. The Board
decided to move forward with the item and hear the staff report. Principal
Planner Wuu presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of
which is on file in the Design and Development Department.
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Discussion followed regarding:
•Location of new proposed restroom;
•Seating capacity in the dining areas; and
•Design of the top of the south elevation on the proposed new addition.
Motion – A motion was made and seconded by Board Members McCune/Hansen
approving Village Use Permit 2013-048, as submitted with staff’s
recommendation and the following Board recommendation:
Adjust the top of the south elevation by replacing the tile treatment with a parapet
to match the existing elevation.
AYES: Board Members Hansen and McCune. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None. VACANCY: One. Motion passed.
CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL – None
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - None
BOARD MEMBER ITEMS - None
STAFF MEMBER ITEMS
1.Planning Manager Perez presented a report regarding the July 19, 2016 City
Council Study Session item concerning Boards and Commissions Modifications.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Board Members
McCune/Hansen to adjourn this meeting at 10:22 a.m. AYES: Board Members Hansen
and McCune. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. VACANCY: One.
Respectfully submitted,
WANDA WISE-LATTA, Executive Assistant
City of La Quinta, California
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