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2004 08 03 RDAe4 4 4 4wcu Redevelopment Agency Agendas are Available on the City's Web Page @ www.la-quinta.org REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, California 92253 Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 3, 2004 - 2:00 P.M. Beginning Resolution No. RA 2004-014 CALL TO ORDER Roll Call: Agency Board Members: Adolph, Osborne, Perkins, Sniff, and Chairperson Henderson PUBLIC COMMENT At this time, members of the public may address the Redevelopment Agency on any matter not listed on the agenda. Please complete a "request to speak" form and limit your comments to three minutes. Please watch the timing device on the podium. CLOSED SESSION NOTE: Time permitting, the Redevelopment Agency Board may conduct Closed Session discussions during the dinner recess. In addition, persons identified as negotiating parties are not invited into the Closed Session meeting when the Agency is considering acquisition of real property. 1. CONFERENCE WITH AGENCY'S REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR, MARK WEISS, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 CONCERNING POTENTIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ACQUISITION AND/OR DISPOSITION OF REAL Redevelopment Agency Agenda 1 August 3, 2004 1 PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF THE MILES AVENUE AND WASHINGTON STREET INTERSECTION AND NORTH OF THE WHITEWATER CHANNEL (APNs 604-040-012/013 AND 604-040-022/023). PROPERTY OWNER/NEGOTIATOR: RICHARD OLIPHANT, CP DEVELOPMENT LA QUINTA, LLC. 2. CONFERENCE WITH THE AGENCY'S REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR, JERRY HERMAN, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 CONCERNING POTENTIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ACQUISITION AND/OR DISPOSITION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF MILES AVENUE AND EAST OF ADAMS STREET (APN 604-032-022). PROPERTY OWNER/NEGOTIATOR: VIOLET CULEBRO, RICHARD HEIL, MARVIN DAVENPORT, ALFREDO PARTIDA AND JOSE PENA. 3. CONFERENCE WITH AGENCY'S REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR, MARK WEISS, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 CONCERNING POTENTIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ACQUISITION AND/OR DISPOSITION OF A PORTION OF 525 t ACRES LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF AVENUE 52 AND JEFFERSON STREET. PROPERTY OWNER/NEGOTIATOR: MATTHEW HLADEK. RECONVENE AT 3:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT At this time members of the public may address the Agency Board on items that appear within the Consent Calendar or matters that are not listed on the agenda. Please complete a "request to speak" form and limit your comments to three minutes. When you are called to speak, please come forward and state your name for the record. Please watch the timing device on the podium. For all Agency Business Session matters or Public Hearings on the agenda, a completed "request to speak" form should be filed with the City Clerk prior to the Agency beginning consideration of that item. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NONE CONSENT CALENDAR NOTE: Consent Calendar items are considered to be routine in nature and will be approved by one motion. 1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED AUGUST 3, 2004. Redevelopment Agency Agenda 2 August 3, 2004 2. APPROVAL TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO DAVIS/REED CONSTRUCTION INC. TO RENOVATE THE AHMANSON RANCH HOUSE FOR USE AS THE SilverRock RESORT TEMPORARY CLUBHOUSE, PROJECT NO. 2002-7H. 3. APPROVAL OF THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BID THE SilverRock RESORT IRRIGATION WELL, PROJECT NO. 2002-07J. BUSINESS SESSION 1. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BID THE SilverRock RESORT PERIMETER LANDSCAPING, PROJECT NO. 2002-07G. A. MINUTE ORDER ACTION 2. CONSIDERATION OF AN AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE SilverRock RESORT ON AND OFFSITE STREET, WATER, AND SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO.2002-07F. A. MINUTE ORDER ACTION STUDY SESSION 1. CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF SITE PLAN OPTIONS FOR THE VISTA DUNES COURTYARD HOMES LOCATED AT 78-990 MILES AVENUE. 2. DISCUSSION OF SITE PLAN OPTIONS FOR THE 16 ACRES DESIGNATED FOR THE RESIDENTIAL COMPONENT OF THE AGENCY PROPERTY LOCATED NORTHWEST OF AVENUE 48 AND DUNE PALMS ROAD. CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS' ITEMS — NONE PUBLIC HEARINGS — NONE ADJOURNMENT Adjourn to a regularly scheduled meeting of the Redevelopment Agency to be held on August 17, 2004, commencing with closed session at 2:00 p.m. and open session at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253. f) Redevelopment Agency Agenda 3 August 3, 2004 `" DECLARATION OF POSTING 1, June S. Greek, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, do hereby declare that the foregoing agenda for the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency meeting of Tuesday, August 3, 2004, was posted on the outside entry to the Council Chamber, 78-495 Calle Tampico and on the bulletin board at the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce and at Stater Bros. 78-630 Highway 111, on Friday, July 30, 2004. DATED: July 30, 2004 S��r —(E�25- --- JUNE S. GREEK, CIVIC, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California Redevelopment Agency Agenda 4 August 3, 2004 Cii!? 'ot y0of 4 AGENDA CATEGORY: BUSINESS SESSION COUNCIL/RDA MEETING DATE: AUGUST 3, 2004 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM TITLE: Demand Register Dated August 3, 2004 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Redevelopment Agency Board: STUDY SESSION PUBLIC HEARING Receive and File the Demand Register Dated August 3, 2004 of which $78,811.76 represents Redevelopment Agency Expenditures. PLEASE SEE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NUMBER 1 ON CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 5 OF COUNCHJRDA MEETING DATE: August 3, 2004 ITEMTITLE: Approval to Award a Contract to Davis/Reed Construction Inc. to Renovate the Ahmanson Ranch House for Use as the SilverRock Resort Temporary Clubhouse, Project No. 2002-71-1 RECOMMENDATION: AGENDA CATEGORY: BUSINESS SESSION: CONSENT CALENDAR: STUDY SESSION: PUBLIC HEARING: Award the contract to Davis/Reed Construction Inc. in the base amount of $972,000 (not deducting Alternate No. 1), and adding Alternate No. 2 in the amount of $20,000 for a total contract price of $992,000, to renovate of the Ahmanson Ranch House for use as the SilverRock Resort Temporary Clubhouse, Project No. 2002-07H. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: The SilverRock Resort improvements are included within the Fiscal Year 2003/2004 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Based upon the Engineer's estimate of probable construction costs in the amount of $650,000, the following represents the approved project budget: Activity - Budget Construction $6501000 Davis/Reed was the only contractor to submit a bid for the project in the base amount of $972, 000. As shown, the responsive bidder was $322,000 over the engineer's estimate. Staff is recommending that an additional $342,000 ($322,000 for the base bid deficiency and $20,000 for Alternate No. 2 to re -roof the entire structure) be utilized from the available $4,086,914 in the project contingency fund for the construction, resulting in the following budget: Activity Budget Construction $9921000 S:\CITYMGR\STAFF REPORTS ONLY\C-1 AWARD TEMP CLUB.DOC CHARTER CITY IMPLICATIONS: None. BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW: On November 18, 2003 the Redevelopment Agency approved a contract with the Dahlin Group for the design of the temporary clubhouse for the SilverRock Resort project. On June 15, 2004, the Agency approved the plans, specifications and engineer's estimate (PSE) and authorized staff to solicit bids for the project. On July 14, 2004, one bid was received for the project. Assuming the Agency awards the contract for the temporary clubhouse on August 3, 2004, the following represents the anticipated project schedule: Award Construction Contract Construction Period Accept Improvements FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES: Alternatives available to the Agency Board include: August 3, 2004 August 2004-January 2005 January 2005 1. Award the contract to Davis/Reed Construction Inc. in the base amount of $972,000 (not deducting Alternate No. 1), and adding Alternate No. 2 in the amount of $20,000 for a total contract price of $992,000, to renovate of the Ahmanson Ranch House for use as the SilverRock Resort Temporary Clubhouse, Project No. 2002-07H; or 2. Reject the bid and do not award a contract for construction of Project 2002- 071-1; or 3. Provide staff with alternative direction. S:\CITYMGR\STAFF REPORTS ONLY\C-1 AWARD TEMP CLUB.DOC 2 Respectfully submitted, Tom Hartung Director of Building and Safety Approved for submission by: Thomas P. Genovese, Executive Director S:\CITYMGR\STAFF REPORTS ONLY\C-1 AWARD TEMP CLUB.DOC 3 T4ht 4 .4PQurHrw COUNCIL/RDA MEETING DATE: August 3, 2004 ITEM TITLE: Approval of the Plans, Specifications, and Eng,ineer's Estimate and Authorization to Advertise for Bid the SilverRock Resort Irrigation Well, Project No. 2002-07J RECOMMENDATION: AGENDA CATEGORY: BUSINESS SESSION: CONSENT CALENDAR: STUDY SESSION: PUBLIC HEARING: Approve the plans, specifications, and engineer's estimate (PS&E) and authorize staff to advertise for bid the SilverRock Resort Irrigation Well, Project No. 2002- 07J . FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 2003/2004 budget included funds for construction of the SilverRock Resort project. The engineer's estimate for constructing the SilverRock Resort Irrigation Well is as follows: Construction: $419,400 Inspection and Testing: $ 10,000 Administration: $ 5,000 Contingency: $ 42,000 Total: $476,400 On October 7, 2003, the Agency approved the construction budget, which included $5.96 million for Phase I On- and Off -site Infrastructure improvements, $200,000.00 of which was designated for an on -site irrigation well. However, this estimate did not include the 3,800 feet of pipe necessary in order to connect the well to the golf course irrigation system. If necessary, an appropriation from the project contingency account to construct the irrigation wall will be made at the time of award. 8 S:\CityMgr\STAFF REPORTS ONLY\8-3-04\C 2 2002-07J.doc Since this project will be constructed with Agenc required to pay prevailing wages. Administration c by City forces as this work is not part of Heinbuch i contract. The Keith Companies included constructi the scope of their contract for civil engineering sE funding is required for construction surveying. performed by an inspection and testing firm to be s( BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW: The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2003/2C year's CIP includes the construction of the Improvements. This includes constructing a backul canal water is not available to irrigate the golf cot irrigation well is required by the Coachella Valley course construction. The PS&E are now complete and available 1 Works/Engineering Department. Contingent upon the following is the project schedule: Approval of PS&E Augus Bid Period Augus Construction Award Septer Construction Period Octobi FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES: The alternatives available to the Agency include: 1. Approve the. plans, specifications, authorize staff to advertise for bid Project No. 2002-07J; or y funds, the contractor will be f this project will be performed .3olf's construction management )n survey for this project within irvices; therefore, no additional Inspection and testing will be ;Iected at a later date. 04 CIP on May 20, 2003. This SilverRock Resort Phase I i irrigation well in the event that irse(s) in the future. A backup Water District for all new golf :or review within the Public Agency approval of the PS&E, t 3, 2004 t 4 - 27, 2004 fiber 7, 2004 ;r through December 2004 and engineer's estimate (PS&E) and the SilverRock Resort Irrigation Well, 2. Do not approve the plans, specifications, and engineer's estimate (PS&E) and do not authorize staff to advertise for bid the SilverRock Resort Irrigation Well, Project No. 2002-07J; or 3. Provide staff with alternative direction. 2 S:\CityMgr\STAFF REPORTS ONLY\8-3-04\C 2 2002-07J.doc Respectfully submitted, R. J na 4mo7thy_ss s, P. E. Public orks Director/City Engineer Approved for submission by: Thomas P. Genovese, Executive Director 3 10 S:\CityMgr\STAFF REPORTS ONLY\8-3-04\C 2 2002-07J.doc Tjbt 4 aCP AGENDA CATEGORY: COUNCIL/RDA MEETING DATE: August 3, 2004 ITEM TITLE: Consideration of Approval of the Plans, Specifications, and Engineer's Estimate and Authorization to Advertise for Bid the SilverRock Resort Perimeter Landscaping, Project No. 2002-07G RECOMMENDATION: BUSINESS SESSION: / CONSENT CALENDAR: STUDY SESSION: PUBLIC HEARING: Approve the plans, specifications, and engineer's estimate (PS&E) and authorize staff to advertise for bid the SilverRock Resort Perimeter Landscaping, Project No. 2002-07G. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 2003/2004 budget included funds for construction of the SilverRock Resort project. The engineer's estimate for constructing perimeter landscape, sidewalk, multipurpose trail, perimeter wall and fence improvements along Avenue 52, Jefferson Street, and Avenue 54, is as follows: Base Bid Construction: $3,287,824 Inspection and Testing: $ 50,000 Administration: $ 40,000 Contingency: $ 330,000 Total: $3,707,824 Additionally, additive alternates have been included in the bid documents described as follows: Additive Alternate No. 1 $ 413,400 Construct perimeter wall and pilasters with stone veneer finish instead of slumpstone finish (Attachment 1-Detail F). 11 S:\CityMgr\STAFF REPORTS ONLY\8-3-04\B 2 2002-07G.doc Additive Alternate No. 2 $ 319,800 Construct perimeter wall pilasters with stone veneer finish with a slumpstone finish on the low wall beneath the steel fence inlay. Additive Alternate No. 3 $1,937,405 Construct ranch gates and fence using masonry pilasters with stone veneer and painted tube steel rails (Attachment 2-Detail K and L). Additive Alternate No. 4 Construct ranch gates and fencing in colored plastic. $142,000 On October 7, 2003, the Agency approved the construction budget, which included $5.6 million for the Avenue 52 street improvements, clubhouse drive improvements, on- and off -site sewer and water installation, as well as perimeter landscaping. Bids were not opened in time for the perimeter roadway improvements to be included in this report. If necessary, an appropriation from the project contingency to construct the landscape perimeter improvements will be made at the time of award of this contract. Since this project will be constructed with Agency funds, the contractor will be required to pay prevailing wages. Administration of this project will be performed by City forces as this work is not part of Heinbuch Golf's construction management contract. The Keith Companies included construction survey for this project within the scope of their contract for civil engineering services; therefore, no additional funding is required for construction surveying. Inspection and testing will be performed by an inspection and testing firm to be selected at a later date. BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW: The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2003/2004 CIP on May 20, 2003. This year's CIP . includes the construction of the SilverRock Resort Phase I Improvements. This includes constructing perimeter landscape, sidewalk, multipurpose trail, perimeter wall, and fence improvements along Avenue 52, Jefferson Street, and Avenue 54. In order to receive bids within budget that meet the Agency's expectations for the perimeter of SilverRock Resort, the designer, Pinnacle Design Company, has prepared three (3) Additive Alternates for this project described as follows: Additive Alternate No. 1 This alternate substitutes precision masonry block with an artificial stone veneer on all exposed surfaces. The base bid calls for a slumpstone finish on all surfaces. S:\CityMgr\STAFF REPORTS ONLY\8-3-04\B 2 2002-07G.doc 2 12 Additive Alternate No. 2 This alternate uses precision masonry block with an artificial stone veneer on the wall pilasters only, leaving the shorter supporting walls beneath the steel fence inlay with a slumpstone finish. Additive Alternate No. 3 This alternate would use precision veneer and painted steel rails for th Additive Alternate No. 4 e Construct ranch fencing and gates in colored plastic. This plastic fence is similar to the fence along Madison Street adjacent to the Norman Course development, except another color could be specified if the Agency does not want white. Other fence color options will be part of the presentation of this item. Other items for Agency consideration pertain to this project, inasmuch as it will also landscape the clubhouse entry road from the intersection of Avenue 52 and Cetrino around the entry feature to the temporary clubhouse. RGA and GMA International recommend lowering the entry feature south of the intersection by approximately six feet (6') in order to not block views of the mountain from the project's entrance. The entry lakes have also been field adjusted to better accent the entry feature. Sign locations at the project entry and at the Jefferson Street roundabout have been identified on the plans. GMA International will present options for these signs for the Agency's consideration at a future date. The PS&E are now complete and available for review within the Public Works/Engineering Department. Contingent upon Agency approval of the PS&E, the following is the project schedule: Approval of PS&E August 3, 2004 Bid Period August 4 27, 2004 Construction Award September 7, 2004 Construction Period October - December 2004 FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES: The alternatives available to the Agency include: 1. Approve the plans, specifications, and engineer's estimate (PS&E) and authorize staff to advertise for bid the SilverRock Resort Perimeter Landscaping, Project No. 2002-07G; or 3 13 S:\CityMgr\STAFF REPORTS ONLY\8-3-04\B 2 2002-07G.doc 2. Do not Approve the plans, specifications, and engineer's estimate (PS&E) and authorize staff to advertise for bid the SilverRock Resort Perimeter Landscaping, Project No. 2002-07G; or 3. Provide staff with alternative direction. Respectfully submitted, l'ub1ficothy R.6 as so , P.E. Works Direct / City Engineer Approved for submission by: 600 Thomas P. Genovese, Executive Director Attachments: 1. Additive Alternate No. 1-Detail F 2. Additive Alternate No. 3-Detail K and L 4 14 S:\CityMgr\STAFF REPORTS ONLY\8-3-04\B 2 2002-07G.doc 1 ATTACHMENT 2 w 94E p�a m � AGENDA CATEGORY: OF BUSINESS SESSION: COUNCIL/RDA MEETING DATE: August 3, 2004 CONSENT CALENDAR: ITEM TITLE: Consideration of an Award of Contract for the SilverRock Resort On- and Off -Site Street, STUDY SESSION: Water, and Sewer Improvements, Project No. 2002- PUBLIC HEARING: 07F RECOMMENDATION: As deemed appropriate by the Agency. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 2003/2004 budget included funds for construction of the SilverRock Resort project. The engineer's estimate for constructing public utilities on Avenue 52 and Avenue 54, street improvements to widen both streets, and paving the entry road from Avenue 52 into the site is: Construction: $2,674,907 On October 7, 2003, the Agency approved the construction budget, which included $7.0 million for the Avenue 52 and Ave 54 street improvements, clubhouse drive improvements, on- and off -site sewer and water installation, as well as perimeter landscaping. Additionally, $490,000 has been included from Transportation Developer Impact Fees for the widening of Avenue 52 in the Fiscal Year 2004/2005 CIP budget that will be utilized for this project. Since this project will be constructed with Agency funds, the contractor will be required to pay prevailing wages. Administration of this project will be performed by City forces as this work is not part of Heinbuch Golf's construction management contract. The Keith Companies included construction survey for this project within the scope of their contract for civil engineering services; therefore, no additional funding is required for construction surveying. Inspection and testing will be performed by an inspection and testing firm to be selected at a later date. 17 BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW: The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2003/2004 CIP on May 20, 2003. This year's CIP includes the construction of the SilverRock Resort Phase I Improvements. This includes constructing a waterline in Avenue 52 to provide water to the site as well as widening Avenue 52 to its ultimate width along the SilverRock Resort frontage. The traffic signal at Cetrino and Avenue 52 will be constructed by KSL; however, the entry road into SilverRock Resort will be paved from Avenue 52 and Cetrino to a cul-de-sac just north of the permanent clubhouse site with this project. The road from the main entry road to the temporary clubhouse will also be paved as part of this project. On August 2, 2004, the Agency will receive construction bids for the project. Staff will make a recommendation as to the award of the construction project and any necessary funding appropriations as part of the presentation of this item. FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES: The alternatives available to the Agency include: 1. Approve the award of contract for the SilverRock Resort on- and off -site street, water, and sewer improvements, Project No. 2002-07F; or 2. Do not approve the award of contract for the SilverRock Resort on- and off - site street, water, and sewer improvements, Project No. 2002-07F; or 3. Provide staff with alternative direction. Respectfully submitted, V. T' othy R ona n, P.E. ubtic Works Dire for/City Engineer Approved for submission by: I )o , Thomas P. Genovese, Executive Director S:\CityMgr\STAFF REPORTS ONLY\8-3-04\B 5 2002-07F.doc 18 2 rcA MEMORANDUM To: La Quinta Redevelopment Agency Via: Thomas P. Genovese, Executive Director From: 3kimothy R. Jonasson, Public Works Director/City Engineer Subject: Bid Results; Project No. 2002-07F, SilverRock Resort On and Off Site Street, Water and Sewer Improvements Date: August 2, 2004 On Monday, August 2, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. P. S.T. the following bids were received for Project No. 2002-07F2 SilverRock Resort On and Off Site Street, Water and Sewer Improvements and publicly opened by the City Clerk. Base Bid Area Engineer's Estimate Granite Construction DenBoer Engineering Base Bid Area No. 1 $115,000.00 $2012000.001 $2381,000.00 Base Bid Area No. 2 $408,792.00 $3952575.00 $519,363.00 Base Bid Area No. 3 $530 190.00 $6282194.00 $991 342.20 Base Bid Area No. 4 $432,334.00 $414,159.00 $861,783.00 Base Bid Area No. 5 $132 725.00 $147,910.00 $163 299.00 Base Bid Area No. 6 $2282605.00 $3632600.00 $4221020.00 Base Bid Area No. 7 $373,861.00 $4472620.00 $5635P173.00 TOTAL BID AMOUNT. $2,221507.00 $2,5989048.00 $39758,980.20 Staff has confirmed bidder qualifications and verified the mathematical accuracy of bid amounts. Staff recommends awarding a contract to Granite Construction Company, the apparent lowest responsive bidder, in the amount of $2,598,048.00. 1.9 T:IPWDEPWROJECTS\2002 PoctslSdverRock Resat12002-07F On-offsite Impvmnts\Prebid - Bid\Bid Results RDA Memo.doc AGENDA CATEGORY: BUSINESS SESSION: COUNCIL/RDA MEETING DATE: August 3, 2004 CONSENT CALENDAR: ITEM TITLE: Continued Discussion of STUDY SESSION: Site Plan Options for the Vista Dunes Courtyard Homes Located at 78-990 Miles PUBLIC HEARING: Avenue l%r0%/1AARArAIM A As deemed appropriate by the Agency Board. FISCAL IMPACT: None. w A 0%0i0%r%A0 ■KIw A Alr% A\/r-f1\/1C\A/_ Initial site and building plans were presented to the Agency Board on May 18. On June 2 and 3, Board members toured a project in Indian Wells with similar design elements and principals. Following the meeting and tour, staff was directed to consider the following: • Increasing the size of the one bedroom units; • Gaining a higher percentage of two bedroom units; • Adding storage space inside and out; • Increasing the amount of parking; • Exploring the use of two-story units in the core or east side of the development; • Providing shading of units through awnings, covered porches, trellises, and landscape; • Dedicating a large portion of the open space to landscaping that can be used by the residents; 20 • Exploring costs and benefits of solar for electric and hot water; and • Evaluating energy efficiencies through the use of high tech building materials and equipment. Attachment 1 includes several of the site plan options. Detailed larger scale plans and elevations will be presented during the Study Session. The attached site plans include the following: • Shade diagrams detailing areas of overhead shading and vertical shading of westerly exposures; • Landscape diagrams detailing lawn areas; • Two versions of two-story units through the core of the project; • A new site plan that increases unit size, parking, and percentage of two bedroom units; Shade and landscape diagrams applied to the original site plan can be found on sheet A0.1. The site plan on sheet A0.2 incorporates two-story units along the driveway, replacing one bedroom units with two bedroom units, thereby producing a higher percentage of two bedroom units. Option A stacks a second floor over one bedroom units, creating a two bedroom unit. In Option B, the second floor doubles as covering for the carport below. No additional parking is gained from the original site plan in either option. The total unit count remains unchanged. The site plan found on sheet A0.3 clusters the units along the access core and generates the highest ratio of two bedroom units, and a higher bath count. Covered parking is increased by 28 spaces. All one and two bedroom units increase in size. The total unit count drops from 82 to 80. During the Study Session elevations, project data, associated shading and landscape diagrams, and cost implications will be discussed with all options. At the conclusion of the Study Session discussions, staff will be seeking Agency Board direction regarding site plan selection and unit design parameters. With this direction, the design team will finalize these plans, and prepare construction bid specifications while obtaining entitlement. 002 FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES: The alternatives available to the Agency Board include: 1. Receive presentation on conceptual site plans and provide direction to staff related to general residential concepts; or 2. Provide staff with alternative direction. Respectfully submitted, Jerry Herman Community Development Director Approved for submission by: Thomas P. Genovese, Executive Director Attachment: 1. Conceptual Site Plans A0.1, A0.2, and A0.3 003 I i _ .m �`��, - ,jam► �w. rIf 1779' ■ r J a != �O• 9 7 --. Ww-d wqflolpw 'I ,, O W _ o 4 A7N39V iN3YVd013M31 V1NINO V1-d3d013A3Q 0 a VJ YiNlna Vl /3nN3/1V S311V4 94I i a 3nH3nV 531IN \I x� s t■,�, , till. r r r r r INSM \I galmwlmzw NCNI vamm Noma" I=noitT lmommims�M"mmm=lI.MMtl11OU./IO.�to OamY O 0 b4 COUNCIL/RDA MEETING DATE: August 3, 2004 ITEM TITLE: Discussion of Site Plans Options for the Residential Component of the Agency Property Located Northwest of Avenue 48 and Dune Palms Road RECOMMENDATION: AGENDA CATEGORY: BUSINESS SESSION: CONSENT CALENDAR: STUDY SESSION: PUBLIC HEARING: Review the development options for the affordable housing component of the Agency's Dune Palms Road and Avenue 48 property, and provide staff with direction. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: None. Once technical studies are complete and the concept refined, staff will return with detailed fiscal information for Agency Board approval and appropriation. BACKGROUND: In June 2004, the Agency purchased a 27.77 acre parcel from the Hammer Family Trust. The site has a Mixed/Regional Commercial (M/RC) land use designation and Regional Commercial (CR) zoning designation and is bound by Highway 1 1 1 to the north, Dune Palms Road to the east, Wal-Mart and Santa Rosa Development senior housing project to the west, and Avenue 48 to the south. The purpose of the acquisition was to facilitate commercial and residential development. Policies in the La Quinta General Plan preclude residential uses within 600 feet of Highway 1 1 1. Thus, the commercial segment of the property is closest to the State Highway. The residential portion, which is rectangular in shape and approximately 16 acres in size, consists of the southernmost portion of the total property, bordered by Dune Palms Road on the east and Avenue 48 on the south. This report focuses on this residential component. This site is a logical location for affordable housing because of the close proximity to Highway 111 and directly adjacent to the Wal-Mart Superstore Center. The Housing Element Amendment, which is currently undergoing review by the State Department of Housing and Community Development pursuant to State law, 626 identifies this site as a candidate site for affordable housing with the following income categories: Very Low -Income 90 units Low -Income 210 units (Source: Housing Element Amendment, Table H-50) The quantified objectives as identified in the Housing Element are targets, and the numbers represent the best estimates available at the time the analysis was completed. Staff is currently evaluating several development concepts with a goal of providing as many units as identified above or as appropriate, given the site's constraints. As noted in earlier reports, the Agency must secure 1,927 affordable dwellings by 2040, of which 771 must be affordable to very low-income households. Further, the Law provides that the Agency must insure that 1,672 affordable dwellings are in place by 2004, of which 669 must be affordable to very low-income households. To date, the Agency has secured 894 affordable dwellings, 194 affordable to very low-income households and 700 affordable to low- and moderate -income households. Development of this site, particularly with a component affordable to very low-income households, will assist in meeting this requirement. General Plan and Zoning Issues The entire site is designated as Mixed Regional Commercial (M/RC) on the General Plan and is zoned Regional Commercial (CR). Residential uses are permitted under these designations with a specific plan for multi -family residential developments in this district. Residential density in this area allows up to 16 units per acre. Projects with an affordable component are entitled to a density bonus plus one other "incentive" from the City. The typical density bonus would be 25 %, or a maximum 20 units per acre. Most specifically, the project will meet Draft Housing Element Program 1.6: Develop Medium, Medium High and High Density residential uses in the appropriate designations as well as in locations within the Mixed/Regional Commercial and Village Commercial designation that enhance creative site planning, promote the mixed -use concept where applicable, provide opportunities for affordable and/or employee housing, facilitate the efficient use of public facilities, and support alternative transit modes. There are several constraints to development at this maximum density. Access to the site is limited by existing traffic signals at the intersections of Dune Palms Road ri `) at Highway 1 1 1 and at Avenue 48. The total distance along Dune Palms Road is about one-half mile. City standards allow for one signalized intersection along that frontage. Another constraint to the development of this site is the Image Corridor designation on Dune Palms Road and Avenue 48. Buildings within 150 feet of Image Corridors are limited to one story, not to exceed 22 feet in height. Conceptual Site Plans Attached are two conceptual site plans. Each is characterized by single -story units closest to the Image Corridors, with higher buildings at the project core. Maximum heights will be established by the required specific plan. However, it is anticipated that the maximum height in the "core area" would be in the 40-44 foot range. In developing these plans, staff was guided by several principals: • Provide a mixture of unit sizes and types. • Provide opportunities for on -site features to include recreation facilities for various age groups, childcare, centralized management office, space for classes and offices for social service providers to hold "office hours." • Include opportunity for a green "spine" through the site, to facilitate pedestrian movement. • Encourage a site design that allows energy efficient building arrangement and design. • Take advantage of shopping and job opportunities along the Highway 111 Corridor. • Ensure a wide buffer along Avenue 48, to match that found on the south side of the street. • Establish a two-story height limit within 100 feet from the western property line to create a buffer from the development to the west (Santa Rosa Development). The site plans also include a well site, tentatively located at the northeast corner of the property. The specific location will depend on the technical needs of the Coachella Valley Water District. The location shown is the farthest from an existing well site that is located on Avenue 48, just to the west of the site. The well site satisfies one of the requirements of the SilverRock Resort project. Each of the conceptual site plans depicts single -story "development bubbles" that would back up to the two streets. It is anticipated that a perimeter wall would be located at least 50 feet from Avenue 48 and a 25 foot buffer along Dune Palms Road to provide a landscaped buffer. A child care center is shown on Scheme B adjacent to the main entrance. This facility could be relocated to another 003 S:\CityMgr\STAFF REPORTS ONLY\S2 Hammer Site plans Rpt.doc 3 Q 1, 8 accessible location. The proposed location would seem to be convenient to both residents of the complex and possibly employees from nearby businesses. A two story development "bubble" extends along the western property boundary. On Scheme A, there is a road extending along the edge of the development area. In Scheme B, there are three access points. This area is identified for potential single-family detached products that might be utilized if the Agency determines some ownership units make sense for this location. The core area will be characterized by higher buildings with several design possibilities. The buildings will be oriented around , the inside of each "bubble", with a green spine extending generally from south to north (left to right on the graphics), providing for pedestrian access through the middle of the site. Recreational facilities would be located throughout the project. Following this initial review of the residential concept, staff's next steps will be to prepare the required specific plan, subdivision maps to divide the total property, and environmental documentation for presentation to the Agency Board for consideration. With a site this large (totaling approximately 16 acres) there are a number of design possibilities. Once a specific plan is prepared, it is anticipated that a Request for Proposals process will be utilized to prepare a specific design for development. Environmental Review The action before the Agency at this time is not defined by the California Environmental Quality Act as a project; therefore, no environmental action is required. FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES: The alternatives available to the Agency Board include: 1. Review the development options for the affordable housing component of the Agency's Dune Palms Road and Avenue 48 property, and provide staff with direction. Respectfully submitted, G- G� Jerry Herman Community Development Director 0 ID S:\CityMgr\STAFF REPORTS ONLY\S2 Hammer Site plans Rpt.doc 4 Approved for submission by: (100 homas P. Genovese, Executive Director Attachment: 1. 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