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2003 01 14 PCPlanning Commission Agendas are now available on the City's Web Page @ www.la-quinta.org PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA A Regular Meeting to be Held at the La Quinta City Hall Council Chamber 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, California JANUARY 14, 2003 7:00 P.M. **NOTE** ALL ITEMS NOT CONSIDERED BY 11:00 P.M. WILL BE CONTINUED TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING Beginning Resolution 2003-001 Beginning Minute Motion 2003-001 I. CALL TO ORDER A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call II. PUBLIC COMMENT This is the time set aside for public comment on any matter not scheduled for public hearing. Please complete a "Request to Speak" form and limit your comments to three minutes. Ill. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of the Minutes of the regular meeting on December 10, 2002. B. Department Report - Planners Institute, March 20-22, 2003 (San Diego) V. PRESENTATIONS: None PC/AGENDA V1. PUBLIC HEARING: A. Item ................. SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2002-757 Applicant .......... La Quinta Developers Location ........... South side of Avenue 47 at Caleo Bay Drive, east of Washington Street Request ............ Consideration of development plans for construction of a -±L.5,000 square foot commercial office building in an approved commercial office complex. Action .............. Resolution 2003- B. Item ................. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2002-088 Applicant .......... City of La Quinta Location ........... City wide Request ............ Consideration of an amendment to the City's General Plan Circulation Element by changing the existing classification for the following streets: Fred Waring Drive, Adams Street, and Dune Palms Road. Action .............. Resolution 2003- VII. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Item ................. SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2002-758 Applicant .......... Cornerstone Developers Location ........... Northeast corner of Washington Street and Miles Avenue. Request ............ Review of architectural and model home landscaping plans for four new prototype residential units. Action .............. Minute Motion 2003- VIII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None IX. COMMISSIONER ITEMS: A. Discussion regarding Planning Commission representation at City Council meetings. X. ADJOURNMENT: This meeting of the Planning Commission will be adjourned to a Regular Meeting to be held on January 28, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. PC/AGENDA MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA December 10, 2002 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER A. This meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Butler who asked Commissioner Kirk to lead the flag salute. B. Present: Commissioners Jacques Abels, Tom Kirk, Steve Robbins, Robert Tyler, and Chairman Richard Butler. C. Staff present: Community Development Director Jerry Herman, City Attorney Kathy Jenson, City Engineer Tim Jonasson, Planning Manager Oscar Orci, Principal Planner Stan Sawa, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer. II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed IV. CONSENT ITEMS: A. Chairman Butler asked if there were any corrections to the Minutes of November 26, 2002. Commissioner Kirk asked that Page 7, Item 25 be corrected to read, "It was moved by Chairman Butler and seconded by Commissioner Abels....... Commissioner Tyler asked that Page 3, Item 5 be corrected to read, "...Avenue 47 when it only has one quarter or 25%."; Page 6, Item 23.a. clarify it is a new condition to be added. There being no further corrections, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Tyler to approve the minutes as amended. Unanimously approved. B. Department Report: None V. PRESENTATIONS: None VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None G:\WPDOCS\PC Minutes\12-10-02.wpd Planning Commission Minutes December 10, 2002 VII. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Site Development Permit 2002-728; a request of Stamko Development for consideration of the final landscaping plan for an auto/retail center located southeast of Highway 1 1 1 and Adams Street intersection, within the Centre at La Quinta. 1. Chairman Butler asked for the staff report. Community Development Director Jerry Herman presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Chairman Butler asked if there were any questions of staff. Commissioner Tyler asked for clarification as to whether the Commission was approving the changes to the entry way or the final landscaping plans. Staff stated the final landscaping plan. Commissioner Tyler asked that staff clarify which entry the conditions applied to and which building the landscaping applied to. Staff noted it was the entrance off La Quinta Centre Drive and the WalMart building. 3. There being no further questions of staff, Chairman Butler asked if the applicant would like to address the Commission. Ms. Chris Clarke, the applicant, stated she was available to answer any questions. 4. Commissioner Tyler asked if the planting wells would be enlarged to allow tree growth as recommended by the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee. Staff stated the Municipal Code sets the standards and as there are no standards for tree wells, staff is unable to enforce such a condition. 5. Mr. George Sicre, AHA Design Group, landscape architect for Stamko, stated the tree wells are currently designed to meet CVWD's minimum requirements and have 25 square feet inside the tree wells. From curb face to curb face it is six feet. 6. Chairman Butler asked if there were any maintenance guidelines for this project and if so, who will enforce them. Ms. Chris Clarke, Stamko Development Company, stated there are master CC&R's for the entire site as with the auto mall. G:\WPDOCS\PC Minutes\12-10-02.wpd 2 Planning Commission Minutes December 10, 2002 7. There being no questions of the applicant and no other public participation, Chairman Butler closed the public participation portion and opened the matter up for Commission discussion. 8. There being no discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Kirk to adopt Minute Motion 2002-019, approving Site Development Permit 2002-728, subject to the conditions as recommended. Unanimously approved. B. Specific Plan 2000-050; a request of Santa Rosa Developers for consideration of a Master Sign Program for the property located north of Calle Tampico, east of Avenida Bermudas, and west of Desert Club Drive. 1. Chairman Butler asked for the staff report. Community Development Director Jerry Herman presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Chairman Butler asked if there were any questions of staff. Commissioner Kirk asked if there was a sign on the Embassy Suites Hotel. Staff stated there was one on the front eave of the building which has already been approved. 3. Commissioner Tyler stated he understood the gate at the north end of Desert Club Drive was to be an emergency access only and he did not see a need for a sign at this location. Staff stated they would check into the matter. 4. There being no further questions of staff and no other public participation, Chairman Butler closed the public participation portion and opened the matter up for Commission discussion. 5. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Tyler/Abels to adopt Minute Motion 2002-020, approving a Master Sign Program for Specific Plan 2000-050, as amended: a. Should the gate at the north entrance off Desert Club Drive be an emergency access only, no other sign would be allowed. Unanimously approved. G:\WPDOCS\PC Minutes\12-10-02.wpd 3 Planning Commission Minutes December 10, 2002 C. Sign Application 2002-668; a request of Bill Moore and Associates (Ross Dress for Less) for consideration of an Amendment to the One Eleven La Quinta Shopping Center Sign Program to allow a revised sign for a 30,000 square foot commercial building located on the north side of Highway 1 1 1, east of Washington Street within the One Eleven La Quinta Shopping Center. 1. Chairman Butler asked for the staff report. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Chairman Butler asked if there were any questions of staff. Commissioner Kirk asked for clarification on staff's recommendation in regard to the total square footage. Staff stated they expected the total to be approximately 140 square feet. 3. Commissioner Tyler asked if staff knew what the height was on the "Ross" sign at their Palm Desert store. Staff did not. 4. There being no further questions of staff, Chairman Butler asked if the applicant would like to address the Commission. Ms. Heather Haskell, representing Bill Moore Associates, sign company for the Ross stores, stated the square footage for the 3-foot 9-inch "Ross" sign with the 22.5-inch "Dress for Less" sign is 122 square feet. To her knowledge, Ross has not done a "Ross" sign in the State of California that is less than a 48-inch "Ross" and 24-inch "Dress for Less". She would expect the Palm Desert sign is comparable to that, and more likely 60-inch and 30-inch as requested in this sign application. Her two major concerns are the size of the fascia on the building and the relationship the sign will have to the fascia. As recommended by staff, the sign is very small in relationship to the total mass of the building. Some of the other signs in the center are similar size to what is recommended, but the fascia is a lot smaller to accommodate their sign. Other buildings are lower, or the fascia is flatter and longer than the very big square fascia that has been approved for Ross. Their concern is that they will have a postage stamp sign on a very big wall. 5. There being no questions of the applicant and no other public participation, Chairman Butler closed the public participation portion and opened the matter up for Commission discussion. G:\WPDOCS\PC Minutes\12-10-02.wpd 4 Planning Commission Minutes December 10, 2002 6. Commissioner Tyler stated he thought 3.5 feet in height would be appropriate. His concern is whether or not the oval pedestrian wall signs are needed as the center is not pedestrian oriented. He is open to questions on the illuminated sign hanging in front of the door. 7. Commissioner Kirk stated he agreed with Commissioner Tyler. The extra signage is not needed. The request is far to large and staff's recommendation is more reasonable, but still overly large. 8. Commissioner Robbins stated he was not concerned with the smaller signs, but he did go to the site and looked at the Staples building and he thought the proportions for this sign were correct. Given this building is wider, it is also taller and although they have two lines instead of the one line Staples has, he thinks where Stapes is 3-feet 3-inches high, he can see this sign being taller than the 3-feet 3-inches, but the request is probably too much. He would therefore, agree with staff's recommendation. 9. Chairman Butler stated he has a concern with the illuminated tile nitch put on the building by the landlord. Staff stated it is a safety light that will shine down. 10. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Kirk/Tyler to adopt Minute Motion 2002-021, approving Sign Application 2002-668, as amended: a. The "Ross" sign shall be 3-feet 6-inches in height. b. The other two "Ross" wall signs shall be eliminated. C. The double-faced internally illuminated under canopy sign would be allowed. Unanimously approved. VIII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None. IX. COMMISSIONER ITEMS: A. Commissioner Tyler gave a report on the City Council meeting of December 3, 2002. G:\WPDOCS\PC Minutes\12-10-02.wpd 5 Planning Commission Minutes December 10, 2002 X. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Abels/Kirk to adjourn this regular meeting of the Planning Commission to a regular meeting of the Planning Commission to be held January 14, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. This meeting of the Planning Commission was adjourned at 7:38 p.m. on December 10, 2002. Respectfully submitted, Betty J. Sawyer, Executive Secretary City of La Quinta, California G:\WPDOCS\PC Minutes\12-10-02.wpd 6 PH #A STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: JANUARY 14, 2003 CASE NO: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2002-757 APPLICANT: LA QUINTA DEVELOPERS (PREST VUKSIC ARCHITECTS) PROPERTY OWNER: LA QUINTA DEVELOPERS REQUEST: CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A ±5,123 S.F. COMMERCIAL OFFICE BUILDING LOCATION: SOUTHEAST CORNER OF WASHINGTON STREET AND AVENUE 47 (ATTACHMENT #1) ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION: THE LA QUINTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR HAS DETERMINED THAT THIS PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA REVIEW UNDER GUIDELINES SECTION 15332 (INFILL DEVELOPMENT) GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: CC (COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL) ZONING: CR (REGIONAL COMMERCIAL) BACKGROUND: Site Background The 4.9 acre project site was approved for a 53,500 square -foot commercial office complex in April 2001, referred to as La Quinta Professional Plaza. That approval included a Specific Plan for the entire site, along with a Site Development Permit for the existing temporary Palm Desert National Bank, and the permanent facility currently under construction. All additional structures for the site must be in compliance with the approved Specific Plan (SP 2000-049), and must be reviewed via the Site Development Permit process. Project Background The applicant proposes a ± 5,123 gross square foot commercial/office building on Parcel 3 of PM 29889, along Avenue 47 between Washington Street and Caleo Bay Drive (Attachment #2). This office space will ultimately attach with the proposed buildings on Parcel 4 (SDP 02-738, approved 6/1 1 /02) and Parcel 5 (SDP 02-743, approved 6/25/02). Although all three will be separately held properties, the structural appearance will be of one building. ALRC Action - On January 8, 2003, the ALRC reviewed the project landscaping and building architecture for the project (Attachment #3, ALRC minutes). No significant issues were raised by the Committee, which unanimously recommended approval of the Site Development Permit as recommended by staff. Building Height - The Specific Plan allows for building heights up to 35 feet (tower features may extend up to 40 feet). The proposed office building shows a peak roof height of 29.5 feet, where it connects with building on Parcel 4. The CR district allows building heights of four stories, up to 50 feet, but limits building height to 22 feet for structures within 150 feet of any Primary Image Corridor and Major and Primary Arterial, as designated in the General Plan. The proposed structure is not within 150 feet of any such roadways. Building Arrangement - The Specific Plan indicates three separate buildings in this area; however the developer will be arranging these buildings to attach or be adjacent to one another, creating an appearance of one building. Staff previously determined that this arrangement is consistent with the Specific Plan siting, as the three interior building spaces will be separate, but the architectural style has not been compromised. Relation to Lake La Quinta residential - The project lies just west of existing residential areas of the Lake La Quinta project. Home sites along Via Orvieto back up to Caleo Bay, with the rear yards facing toward the project site. During review of the Specific Plan, the adjacent residents were consulted on this project by the developer, and their input was considered. As a result, conditions were approved to limit building heights along Caleo Bay to 28 feet, specifically on Parcel 5. Lighting - The Specific Plan states that light pole height will not exceed 20 feet, with 18 feet being the maximum height along Caleo Bay. The developer has installed the pole light fixtures at a height of 18 feet for all poles. This is in compliance with the applicable Zoning Code sections on lighting of parking lots. The lighting has been accepted by the City as installed. Public Notice This case was advertised in the Desert Sun newspaper on January 4, 2003. All property owners within 500-feet of the site were mailed a copy of the public hearing notice as required. No negative comments have been received. Any correspondence received before the meeting will be transmitted to the Planning Commission. Public Agency Review Staff transmitted the applicant's request to all responsible and concerned public agencies. All comments received are on file at the Community Development Department, and have been incorporated into the attached Conditions of Approval, as appropriate. STATEMENT OF MANDATORY FINDINGS: Findings necessary to approve this proposal can be found in the attached Resolution to be adopted for this case. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2003 - , confirming the environmental determination of the Community Development Director, and granting approval of Site Development Permit 2002-757, subject to conditions as recommended by staff. Prepared by: Wallace Nesbit, Associate Planner Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. On -site building location 3. ALRC minutes of 01 /08/03 (2 pgs.) PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2003- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A ±5,123 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL OFFICE BUILDING SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2002-757 LA QUINTA DEVELOPERS WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 141h day of January, 2003, consider a Site Development Permit application for a ±5,123 square -foot commercial/office building, located near the southeast corner of Avenue 47 and Washington Street and more particularly described as: PARCEL 3 OF PARCEL MAP 29889 WHEREAS, said Site Development Permit application has complied with the requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as amended (Resolution 83-63), in that the Community Development Department has determined that the proposed Site Development Permit is exempt from CEQA review under Guidelines Section 15332 (Infill Development); and, WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments of all interested persons desiring to be heard, the Planning Commission did make the following mandatory findings to justify approval of said Site Development Permit: 1 . The proposed Site Development Permit is consistent with the La Quinta General Plan, as it will not be developed in any manner inconsistent with the General Plan Land Use designation of Community Commercial and other current City standards when considering the conditions to be imposed. 2. The proposed Site Development Permit is consistent with the La Quinta Zoning Code, as the project contemplates land uses that are substantially equivalent to those permitted under existing Regional Commercial zoning, and which were previously addressed in the EIR certified for the General Plan and approved under Specific Plan 2000-049. Specifically, development of existing CR land is considered to implement zoning consistency with the General Plan. 3. The proposed Site Development Permit complies with the requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as amended (City Council Resolution 83-63), as it has been determined that the C:\Wrkgrp\Casedocs\SP049\Sd p02757\peresosdp757.wpd Planning Commission Resolution 2003- Site Development Permit is exempt from CEQA review under Guidelines Section 15332 Onfill Development), and that a Notice of Exemption should be filed. 4. The architectural design aspects of the proposed Site Development Permit will be compatible with and not detrimental to surrounding development in the Lake La Quinta tract, the approved Specific Plan 2000-049, and with the overall design quality prevalent in the City. 5. The site design aspects of the proposed Site Development Permit will be compatible with and not detrimental to surrounding development in the Lake La Quinta tract, the approved Specific Plan 2000-049 and with the overall design quality prevalent in the City. 6. The project landscaping for the proposed Site Development Permit has been designed to unify and enhance visual continuity of the proposed project with the surrounding development, and is consistent with the landscape concept approved for Specific Plan 2000-049. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows: 1 . That the above recitations are true and constitute the findings of the Planning Commission in this case; 2. That it does hereby approve Site Development Permit 2002-757 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City Planning Commission, held on this the 14th day of January, 2003, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: C:\Wrkgrp\Casedocs\SP049\SdpO2757\peresosdp757.wpd Planning Commission Resolution 2003- RICH BUTLER, Chairman City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: JERRY HERMAN, Community Development Director City of La Quinta, California C:\Wrkgrp\Casedocs\SP049\SdpO2757\peresosdp757.wpd PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2003- EXHIBIT "A„ CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2002-757 LA QUINTA DEVELOPERS JANUARY 14, 2003 GENERAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1. Site Development Permit 2002-757 (SDP 2002-757) shall be developed in compliance with these conditions and all approved site plan, elevation, color, materials and other approved exhibits submitted for this application, and any subsequent amendment(s). In the event of any conflicts between these conditions and the provisions of SDP 2002-757 the conditions shall take precedence. 2. SDP 2002-757 shall comply with all applicable conditions and/or mitigation measures for the following related approvals: • Environmental Assessment 2000-405 • Specific Plan 2000-049 • Tentative Parcel Map 29889 In the event of any conflict(s) between approval conditions and/or provisions of these approvals, the Community Development Director shall determine precedence. 3. This approval shall expire two years after it's effective date, as determined pursuant to Section 9.200.060.0 of the Zoning Code, unless extended pursuant to the provisions of Section 9.200.080. 4. The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of La Quinta (the "City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this development application or any application thereunder. The City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel. The City shall promptly notify the subdivider of any claim, action or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense. 5. Prior to the issuance of a grading, construction or building permit, the applicant shall obtain permits and/or clearances from the following public agencies: • Riverside County Fire Marshal • La Quinta Building and Safety Department • La Quinta Public Works Department (Grading/ Improvement/Encroachment Permits) C:\Wrkgrp\Casedocs\SP049\Sdp02757\coapcsdp757.wpd Site Development Permit 2002-757 Conditions of Approval - Recommended January 14, 2003 • La Quinta Community Development Department • Riverside County Environmental Health Department • Desert Sands Unified School District • Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) • Southern California Gas Company • Imperial Irrigation District (IID) • California Water Quality Control Board (CWQCB) • Waste Management of the Desert The applicant is responsible for any requirements of the permits or clearances from those jurisdictions. If the requirements include approval of improvement plans, applicant shall furnish proof of said approvals prior to obtaining City approval of the plans. 6. Handicap access and facilities shall be provided in accordance with Federal (ADA), State and local requirements. Handicap accessible parking shall generally conform with the approved exhibits for SDP 2001-691. Applicant shall prepare a precise grading plan to show transitional improvements between the building and parking areas comply with ADA requirements and City standards. 7. All aspects of this project (plan preparation, all construction phases, operations, etc.) shall be subject to and comply with the adopted Mitigation Monitoring Program and Negative Declaration (EA 2000-405), as certified by the La Quinta City Council. 8. All parking area civil plans and improvements shall be developed in accordance with the standards set forth in applicable portions of Section 9.150.080 of the Zonong Code. PROPERTY RIGHTS 9. Prior to the issuance of any permit(s), the applicant shall acquire, or confer, those easements, and other property rights necessary for the construction and/or proper functioning of the proposed development. Conferred rights shall include irrevocable offers to dedicate or grant access easements to the City for emergency services, and for the maintenance, construction and reconstruction of essential improvements. 10. When an applicant proposes the vacation, or abandonment, any existing right-of- way, or access easement, which will diminish the access rights to any properties owned by others, the applicant shall provide an alternate right-of-way or access C:\Wrkgrp\Casedocs\SP049\Sdp02757\coapcsdp757.wpd Site Development Permit 2002-757 Conditions of Approval - Recommended January 14, 2003 easement, to those properties, or shall submit notarized letters of consent from the affected property owners. 11. The applicant shall cause no easement to be granted, or recorded, over any portion of the subject property between the date of approval of this Site Development Permit and the date of final acceptance of the on and off -site improvements for this Site Development Permit, unless such easement is approved by the City Engineer. IMPROVEMENT PLANS As used throughout these conditions of approval, professional titles such as "engineer," "surveyor," and "architect" refer to persons currently certified or licensed to practice their respective professions in the State of California. 12. Improvement plans shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of qualified engineers and/or architects, as appropriate, and shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.040 (Improvement Plans), LQMC. 13. The following improvement plans shall be prepared and submitted for review and approval by the City. A separate set of plans for each line item specified below shall be prepared. The plans shall utilize the minimum scale specified, unless otherwise authorized by the City Engineer in writing. Plans may be prepared at a larger scale if additional detail or plan clarity is desired. Note, the applicant may be required to prepare other improvement plans not listed here pursuant to improvements required by other agencies and utility purveyors. A. Landscape Plan: 1 " = 20' B. Site Development Plans: 1 " = 30' Horizontal C. On -Site Utility Plan: 1 " = 40' Horizontal Other engineered improvement plans prepared for City approval that are not listed above shall be prepared in formats approved by the City Engineer prior to commencing plan preparation. "Site Development" plans shall normally include all on -site surface improvements including but not necessarily limited to finish grades for curbs & gutters, building floor elevations, parking lot improvements and ADA requirements; and show the existing street/parking area improvements out to at least the center lines of adjacent existing streets. C:\Wrkgrp\Casedocs\SP049\Sdp02757\coapcsdp757.wpd Site Development Permit 2002-757 Conditions of Approval - Recommended January 14, 2003 "Site Utility" plans shall normally include all sub -surface improvements including but not necessarily limited to sewer lines, water lines, fire protection and storm drainage systems. 14. The City maintains standard plans, details and/or construction notes for elements of construction. For a fee, established by City resolution, the applicant may purchase such standard plans, detail sheets and/or construction notes from the City. FIRE PROTECTION 15. Applicant shall comply with all requirements of the Fire Marshal, and provide written evidence of such compliance, prior to issuance of any structural building permit. GRADING 16. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.050 (Grading Improvements), LQMC. 17. Prior to occupancy of the project site for any construction, or other purposes, the applicant shall obtain a grading permit approved by the City Engineer. 18. To obtain an approved grading permit, the applicant shall submit and obtain approval of all of the following: A. A grading plan prepared by a qualified engineer or architect, and B. A preliminary geotechnical ("soils") report prepared by a qualified engineer, All grading shall conform to the recommendations contained in the Preliminary Soils Report, and shall be certified as being adequate by a soils engineer, or by an engineering geologist. The applicant shall furnish security, in a form acceptable to the City, and in an amount sufficient to guarantee compliance with the approved Fugitive Dust Control Plan provisions submitted with its application for a grading permit. 19. The applicant shall maintain all open graded, undeveloped land in order to prevent wind and/or water erosion of such land. All open graded, undeveloped land shall either be planted with interim landscaping, or stabilized with such other erosion control measures, as were approved in the Fugitive Dust Control Plan. C:\Wrkgrp\Casedocs\SP049\Sdp02757\coapcsdp757.wpd Site Development Permit 2002-757 Conditions of Approval - Recommended January 14, 2003 20. The applicant shall maintain all open graded, undeveloped land in order to prevent wind and/or water erosion of such land. All open graded, undeveloped land shall either be planted with interim landscaping, or stabilized with such other erosion control measures, as were approved in the Fugitive Dust Control Plan. 21. Slopes shall not exceed 5:1 within public rights of way and 3:1 in landscape areas outside the right of way unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. 22. Building pad elevations of perimeter lots shall not differ by more that one foot from the building pads in adjacent developments. 23. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall provide a lot pad certification stamped and signed by a qualified engineer or surveyor. Such pad certification shall list the relative compaction of the pad soil. DRAINAGE 24. Stormwater handling shall conform with the approved hydrology and drainage report for Lake La Quinta. Nuisance water shall be disposed of in an approved manner. UTILITIES 25. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.1 10 (Utilities), LQMC. 26. The applicant shall obtain the approval of the City Engineer for the location of all utility lines within any right-of-way, and all above -ground utility structures including, but not limited to, traffic signal cabinets, electric vaults, water valves, and telephone stands, to ensure optimum placement for practical and aesthetic purposes. 27. Underground utilities shall be installed prior to overlying hardscape. For installation of utilities in existing improved streets, the applicant shall comply with trench restoration requirements maintained, or required by the City Engineer. The applicant shall provide certified reports of all utility trench compaction for approval by the City Engineer. C:\Wrkgrp\Casedocs\SP049\Sdp02757\coapcsdp757.wpd Site Development Permit 2002-757 Conditions of Approval - Recommended January 14, 2003 LANDSCAPING 28. The applicant shall comply with Sections 9.90.040 (Table of Development Standards) & 9.100.040 (Landscaping), LQMC. 29. The applicant shall submit the landscape plans for approval by the Community Development Department (CDD), prior to plan checking by the Public Works Department. When plan checking has been completed by CDD, the applicant shall obtain the signatures of CVWD and the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner, prior to submittal for signature by the City Engineer. NOTE: Plans are not approved for construction until signed by the City Engineer. 30. Landscape areas shall have permanent irrigation improvements meeting the requirements of the City Engineer. Use of lawn areas shall be minimized. 31. Only incidental storm water will be permitted to be retained in the landscape setback areas. The perimeter setback and parkway areas in the street right-of- way shall be shaped with berms and mounds, pursuant to Section 9.100.040(B)(7), LQMC. CONSTRUCTION 32. The City will conduct final inspections of habitable buildings only when the buildings have improved street and (if required) sidewalk access to publicly - maintained streets. The final asphalt lift and parking lot signing and striping shall be completed prior to final inspections of habitable buildings. QUALITY ASSURANCE 33. The applicant shall employ construction quality -assurance measures that meet with the approval of the City Engineer. 34. The applicant shall employ or otherwise retain qualified engineers, surveyors, and such other appropriate professionals as are required to provide the expertise with which to prepare and sign accurate record drawings, and to provide adequate construction supervision. 35. The applicant shall arrange for, and bear the cost of, all measurements, sampling and testing procedures not included in the City's inspection program, but which may be required by the City, as evidence that the construction materials and C:\Wrkgrp\Casedocs\SP049\Sdp02757\coapcsdp757.wpd Site Development Permit 2002-757 Conditions of Approval - Recommended January 14, 2003 methods employed comply with the plans, specifications and other applicable regulations. 36. Upon completion of construction, the applicant shall furnish the City with reproducible record drawings of all improvement plans which were approved by the City. Each sheet shall be clearly marked "Record Drawing," "As -Built" or "As -Constructed" and shall be stamped and signed by the engineer or surveyor certifying to the accuracy and completeness of the drawings. The applicant shall have all AutoCAD or raster -image files previously submitted to the City, revised to reflect the as -built conditions. MAINTENANCE 37. The applicant shall comply with the applicable provisions of Section 13.24.160 (Maintenance), LQMC. 38. The applicant shall make provisions for the continuous and perpetual maintenance of all private on -site improvements, perimeter landscaping, access drives, and sidewalks. FEES AND DEPOSITS 39. The applicant shall pay the City's established fees for plan checking and construction inspection. Fee amounts shall be those in effect when the applicant makes application for plan checking and permits. 40. Provisions shall be made to comply with the terms and requirements of the City's adopted Art in Public Places program in effect at the time of issuance of building permits. 41. Permits issued under this approval shall be subject to the provisions of the Infrastructure Fee Program and Development Impact Fee program in effect at the time of issuance of building permit(s). MISCELLANEOUS 42. The applicant shall submit a detailed building lighting plan to include exterior fixture details. The lighting plan shall be approved prior to issuance of the building permit. 43. All roof -mounted mechanical equipment must be screened and installed using compatible architectural materials and treatments, in a manner so as not to be C:\Wrkgrp\Casedocs\SP049\Sdp02757\coapcsdp757.wpd Site Development Permit 2002-757 Conditions of Approval - Recommended January 14, 2003 visible from surrounding properties and streets. Working drawings showing all such equipment and locations shall be submitted to the Building and Safety Department along with construction plan submittal for building permits. Method and design of screening must be approved by the Community Development Department prior to any issuance of building permits related to structures requiring such screening. C:\Wrkgrp\Casedocs\SP049\Sdp02757\coapcsdp757.wpd ATTACHMENTS c ATTACHMENT 1 ,A)FO 0-31b5 - - - -- --- ---------- - --------- 11161S NOIeNIHSVM z 0 'S2 z ,OZ "I LW r"I (D U) cn Fn gz to 0 =M, 0z 'n 91 < go QLu o , m LL E a 3 �: 0 U) z LU Z < Luyo CCZ)LUI Lu V5 6i of 0 z Z < Z cn a- < C) ATTACHMENT 3 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes January 8, 2003 10. Committee Member Thorns also asked for clarification as to whether request can be made for site work only or architectural work as well. 11. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Thoms to continue CPIP 2003- 020, with direction to staff for a clear explanation as to the policies and criteria of the program. Unanimously approved. B. Site Development Permit 2002-757; a request of Affiliated construction/La Quinta Developers. for review of architecture and landscaping plans for a 5,000 square foot two story office building in the La Quinta Professional Plaza located within Parcel 3 of Parcel Map 29889 at the southeast corner of Avenue 47 and Washington Street. 1. Committee Member Thorns stated he does reside within Lake La Quinta, but has no real project interest within a 500-foot radius of the project. 2. Associate Planner Wallace Nesbit described the project and introduced the applicants for the project. 3. Committee Member Thorns stated the color on the renderings appears to be different on the east and west elevations. Staff stated the color boards were a better indicator and but the project colors will coordinate with the existing buildings. 4. Committee Member Cunningham stated it mirrors all the other architectural treatments at the site and he as no objections. 5. Committee Member Thorns asked staff why they were asking the Committee to review the west elevations. Staff clarified it was to ensure it matches up with the rest of the complex. 6. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Thoms to adopt Minute Motion 2003-001 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2002-757 as submitted. Unanimously approved. B. Site Development Permit 002-756; a request of David and Jamie Reulman/Radioactive for review of architectural and landscaping plans for a 15,248 square foot two story commercial building at 79-41 1 Corporate Centre Drive the southeast corner of Corporate Centre Drive and Dune Palms Road. G:\WPDOCS\ARLC\1-8-03.wpd 3 PH #B STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: JANUARY 14, 2003 CASE NO.: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2002-088 APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA REQUEST: CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN CIRCULATION ELEMENT (EXHIBIT 3.5-CITY ROADWAY CLASSIFICATIONS) BY CHANGING THE EXISTING CLASSIFICATION FOR THE FOLLOWING STREETS: FRED WARING DRIVE, ADAMS STREET, AND DUNE PALMS ROAD LOCATION: CITY-WIDE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION: THE CITY OF LA QUINTA HAS DETERMINED THAT THIS PROJECT IS EXEMPT PER SECTION 15061(b)(3) OF THE GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. A General Plan Amendment to change certain City streets is being requested to upgrade the street classifications to provide better circulation and to bring our streets in conformance with the Coachella Valley Regional Arterial Program, the Riverside County Regional Transportation Plan, and the Southern California Transportation Improvement Plan. The proposed General Plan Amendment would change the following streets as shown on the chart below: STREET EXISTING PROPOSED LOCATION CLASSIFICATION CLASSIFICATION Fred Waring Drive Primary Arterial Marjor Arterial Washington Street A (4D) 6(D) to Jefferson Street Adams Street Secondary Arterial Primary Arterial South of Highway (41J) A(4D) 1 1 1 to Avenue 48 Dune Palms Road Secondary Arterial Primary Arterial South of Highway (4U) A(4D) 1 1 1 to Avenue 48 G:\WPDOCS\PC Stf Rpt\GPAAmdStreets.wpd This application was advertised in the Desert Sun newspaper on January 24, 2003 as a one -eighth display ad as required by the Zoning Ordinance of the La Quinta Municipal Code. To date no public comment has been received. All written comments received are on file with the Community Development Department. All applicable agency comments received have been considered for this case. The City's traffic engineer has reviewed the proposed changes to the roadway classifications and determined that the changes are consistent with the General Plan. The findings necessary to recommend approval of the General Plan Amendment can be made, as noted in the attached Resolution. 1. Adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2003- , recommending to the City Council approval of General Plan Amendment 2002-088. G:\WPDOCS\PC Stf Rpt\GPAAmdStreets.Wpd PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2003-_ A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL TO CHANGE THE CLASSIFICATION FOR FRED WARING DRIVE, ADAMS STREET, AND DUNE PALMS ROAD IN THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN CASE NO.: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2002-088 APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 14th day of January, 2003, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to review a General Plan Amendment to change the classification for Fred Waring Drive, Adams Street, and Dune Palms Road in the Circulation Element of the General Plan as shown on Exhibit "A", attached hereto; and WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons wanting to be heard, said Planning Commission did make the following mandatory findings recommending approval of said General Plan Amendment: 1. Internal General Plan Consistency. The proposed Amendment to the Circulation Element would change the classification for certain streets from Primary and Secondary Arterials to Major and Primary Arterials. The proposed amendment was analyzed by the City's traffic engineer, and was determined to be a consistent with the General Plan Goals, Objectives and Policies. The on -going review of street classifications in the Circulation Element is supported by the General Plan Primary Goal of establishing and maintaining acceptable levels of service on all community roadways. 2. Public Welfare. The proposed Amendment will not create conditions materially detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare, insofar as the traffic engineer determined that the change will maintain and improve circulation. 3. General Plan Compatibility. The proposed General Plan Amendment will be compatible with the roadway classifications used by the City on other roadways, and provides the City with greater flexibility in developing a safe, comprehensive circulation system. 4. Property Suitability. The proposed Amendment is City-wide. The City's roadway system and functional classification system support the change. G:\WPDOCS\PC ResolutionsWPAO88CirculaEle.wpd Planning Commission Resolution 2003- General Plan Amendment 2002-088 Adopted: January 14, 2003 5. Change in Circumstances. The continued development of the City requires the continued analysis of the best methods to build out a safe and efficient roadway system, and this Amendment continues to support that development. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and constitute the findings of the Planning Commission in this case; 2. That it does recommend approval to the City Council of General Plan Amendment 200-088 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and as contained in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made part of. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission held on this 14th day of January, 2003, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: RICH BUTLER, Chairman City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: JERRY HERMAN, Community Development Director City of La Quinta, California G:\WPDOCS\PC Resolutions\GPA088CirculaEle.wpd Planning Commission Resolution 2003-_ General Plan Amendment 2002-088 Adopted: January 14, 2003 EXHIBIT "A" STREET EXISTING PROPOSED LOCATION CLASSIFICATION CLASSIFICATION Fred Waring Drive Primary Arterial Major Arterial Washington Street A (4D) 6(D) to Jefferson Street Adams Street Secondary Arterial Primary Arterial South of Highway (4U) A(4D) 1 1 1 to Avenue 48 Dune Palms Road Secondary Arterial Primary Arterial South of Highway (4U) A(4D) 1 1 1 to Avenue 48 G:\WPDOCS\PC Resolutions\GPA088CirculaEle.wpd B 1 #A PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DATE: JANUARY 14, 2003 CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2002-758 APPLICANT: CORNERSTONE DEVELOPERS ARCHITECT: LEN NOBEL COMPANY REQUEST: REVIEW OF ARCHITECTURAL AND MODEL HOME LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR FOUR NEW PROTOTYPE RESIDENTIAL UNITS LOCATION: NORTHEAST CORNER OF WASHINGTON STREET AND MILES AVENUE ZONING: RM (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) SURROUNDING ZONING/LAND USES: NORTH: RM / SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES SOUTH: RM AND TC / VACANT CITY OWNED LAND EAST: RL / SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES WEST: VACANT LAND IN THE CITY OF INDIAN WELLS ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The La Quinta Community Development Department has determined that Site Development Permit 2002-758 is exempt from environmental review in that a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for Environmental Assessment 2002-455 was certified by the City Council on July 16, 2002, for Tentative Tract Map 30521 and General Plan Amendment 2002-087 in compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended. This request is in conformance with that approval in that 4t is proposed for that property and no changed circumstances or conditions exist which would trigger the preparation of subsequent environmental review pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21166. BACKGROUND: The project site is Tentative Tract 30521, which was approved by the City Council on July 16, 2002 (Attachment 1). This tract consists of 147 single family lots. The P:\STAN\sdp 2002-758 pc rpt.wpd first phase of the tract adjacent to Miles Avenue is presently in plan check with the City to allow recordation of the first 30 residential lots and several miscellaneous lots. PROJECT PROPOSAL: Proposed are four prototypical unit plans for detached single family residences (Attachment 2). The following is a brief description of the plan types: Plan 1 Plan 2 Plan 3 size - # of bedrooms - baths - garage spaces - maximum building height - size - # of bedrooms - baths - garage spaces - maximum building height - size - # of bedrooms - 2,385 square feet, plus 255 square feet (s.f.) optional bedroom and bath plus 307 s.f. optional detached casita. POSSIBLE MAXIMUM - 2.947 s.f. Two plus den/bedroom, with up to four plus den/bedroom with all options. Two, with up to four with all options. Two garage spaces, plus third car garage option in lieu of bedroom/bath option. 19' t - one story. 2,595 s.f., plus 279 s.f. optional bedroom and bath, plus 307 s.f. optional detached casita. POSSIBLE MAXIMUM - 3.181 s.f. Three, with up to five with all options. Three, with up to five with all options. two garage spaces, plus third car garage option in lieu of bedroom/bath option. 19'-4" f - one story. 2,683 s.f., plus 211 s.f. optional bedroom and bath, plus 307 s.f. optional detached casita. POSSIBLE MAXIMUM - 3,201 s.f. Three plus den/bedroom, with up to five with den/bedroom with all options. P:\STAN\sdp 2002-758 pc rpt.wpd Plan 4 baths - Three, with up to five with all options. garage spaces - two garage spaces, plus third car garage option in lieu of bedroom/bath option. maximum building height - 18'-3" ± - one story. size - 2,760 s.f., plus 280 s.f. optional bedroom and bath, plus 307 s.f. optional detached casita. POSSIBLE MAXIMUM - 3,347 s.f. # of bedrooms - Three plus den/bedroom, with up to five plus den/bedroom with all options. baths - 2.5, with up to 4.5 with all options. garage spaces - two garage spaces, plus third car garage option in lieu of bedroom/bath option. maximum building height - 19' ± - one story. The plans are contemporary Mediterranean in style. Within each plan there will be three facades provided. Architectural features include the gable or hip roofs, stuccoed eaves or exposed rafters, inset front windows, tower entries, covered rear patios, and stucco popouts around front windows. Each plan has the option of adding an detached "casita" to the front of the residence. Exterior materials include sand float finish plaster walls, decorative cultured stone (for Type A contemporary), wood trim and headers. The roof material will high profile "S" tile in a red blend. Exterior colors include beige to off-white plaster, and accent colors in shades of beige, brown and grey. The landscaping plans for the model home complex only have been submitted and include one of each unit type and a parking lot on five lots. The lots are shown completely landscaped with low water use plant material proposed. Plans for production homes and the perimeter street parkways will be submitted in the future. ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION: The Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee considered this request at its meeting of January 8, 2003, and by adoption of Minute Motion 2003-003, recommended approval of the prototype plans, subject to conditions (Attachment 3). FINDINGS: The Findings as required by Section 9.210.010 (Site Development Permits) of the Zoning Code can be made as noted below. P:\STAN\sdp 2002-758 pc rpt.wpd 1. Compliance with Zoning Code- The project is consistent with the Design Guidelines of Section 9.60.330 (Residential Tract Development Review) of the Zoning Code in that the Zoning Code design guidelines require a minimum of two different front elevations, varied roof heights and planes, and window and door surrounds for flat elevation planes. The proposed units comply with these requirements in that three facades for each of the plans are proposed, and stucco popouts are provided where required (with condition imposed). 2. Architectural Design- The architectural design of the project, including but not limited to the architectural style, scale, building mass, materials, colors, architectural details, roof style, and other architectural elements, and are compatible with surrounding development. 3. Compliance with CEQA- This request has been previously assessed in conjunction with Environmental Assessment 2002-455 which was certified by the City Council on July 16, 2002, and therefore, no further environmental review is needed. 4. Site Design- The site design of the project, including but not limited to project entries, interior circulation, pedestrian and bicycle access, pedestrian amenities, screening of equipment and trash enclosures, exterior lighting, and other site design elements are compatible with surrounding development and with the quality of design prevalent in the city in that the residences will be laid out and provided in compliance with the Zoning Code requirements. 5. Landscape Design- New model home project landscaping, including but not limited to the location, type, size, color, texture, and coverage of plant materials will be designed so as to provide relief, complement buildings, visually emphasize prominent design elements and vistas, screen undesirable views, provide a harmonious transition between adjacent land uses and between development and open space, provide an overall unifying influence, enhance the visual continuity of the project, complement the surrounding project area and comply with City and CVWD water efficiency, ensuring efficient water use. 6. Compliance with General Plan- The project is in compliance with the General Plan in that the property to be developed is designated for residences as proposed. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Minute Motion 2003- , approving Site Development Permit 2002-758, subject to the attached conditions: P:\STAN\sdp 2002-758 pc rpt.wpd Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Plan exhibits 3. Draft minutes of the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee Meeting of January 8, 2003 Prepared by: Stan B. Sawa, Principal Planner P:\STAN\sdp 2002-758 pc rpt.wpd Minute Motion 2003- Conditions of Approval - Recommended Site Development 2002-758 Cornerstone Developers January 14, 2003 1. This approval is for the following prototype plans: Plan 1 - 2,385 - 2,947 square feet Plan 2 - 2,595 - 3,181 square feet Plan 3 - 2,683 - 3,201 square feet Plan 4 - 2,760 -3,347 square feet 2. Prior to issuance of building permits for any of the units authorized by this a a approval, final working drawings shall be approved by the Community Development Department, with the following revisions: A. Eliminate windows in garage doors. B. Provide direct pedestrian connection between handicap parking space and adjacent model home lot. C. Provide 12"-18" mounding in front yards of all lots. D. Provide decorative spark arrester on chimneys. E. On Lot 8, eliminate sharp planter angles at sidewalk. 3. Pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 8.13 (Section 8.13.030 Db2), at least one model plan shall incorporate the principles of water efficient landscapes. 4. The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of La Quinta (the "City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this development application or any application thereunder. The City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel. The City shall promptly notify the subdivider of any claim, action or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense. 5. Detailed preliminary front yard and streetscape landscaping plans shall be submitted for review and approval by the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee for approval prior to issuance of any building permit for units authorized by this approval. 6. 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O -p \ in -- �--- ---J O �N \ I �--�1'N6iY-- 730—'ViA) �. a b � I>o' � ¢� e� •1,' �N 'a\ o /� // , Jim JEW Cc t�, / nt « a at at of at -� ^ a Rw R .a W ( at O u a ,t 7 at at I of I ,t ( it ATTACHMENT #3 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes January 8, 2003 of the cars. 2. Applicant is to work with staff to eliminate the retention basin in front of the project. If the retention plan is required, the applicant is to work with staff to see that the landscape plan works with the retention basin. Unanimously approved. _ C. Site Development Permit 2002-73R; a request of Cornerstone Developers for review of prototype architectural and model home landscaping plans for four residential unit plans located within Tract 30521 at the northeast corner of Washington Street and Miles Avenue 1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa, gave an overview of the project and introduced Joe Swain, Cornerstone Developers, and Ray Lopez, the landscape architect for the project. 2. Committee Member Bobbitt asked for clarification as to whether or not he was in conflict with the project. Staff clarified he was not in conflict. 3. Committee Member Thoms recommended eliminating the windows on the garage doors. He also recommended there be pedestrian access between the models and the parking lot before the landscaped corner. Mr. Lopez stated he would extend the handicapped walkway to allow access. Committee Member Thoms asked that there be some slight mounding to the lawn area also and remove the triangle portion of the landscaping on Lot 8 at the sidewalk. 4. Committee Member Bobbitt stated his personal opinion is that he is not a big fan of the use of decomposed granite. 5. Committee member Cunningham asked that they be required to use the decorative chimney caps. Other than that, the project is in keeping with the area and he has no problems with the project. 6. Mr. Swain questioned the need for a meandering wall as well as the sidewalk. Committee Member Cunningham stated the general rule is to have in -fill projects blend in with the adjoining projects and yet bring their own character to the area. In regard to the G:\WPDOCS\ARLC\ 1-8-03.wpd 5 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes January 8, 2003 wall, he would suggest they take advantage of the high visibility at this corner by giving some special treatment to the wall. Mr. Lopez stated the sound and grading studies will have requirements as well. 7. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Thoms to adopt Minute Motion 2003-003 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2002-738 as amended: 1. Windows on the garage doors are to be eliminated. 2. The triangular portion of the landscaping on Lot 8 shall be removed 3. A walkway shall be constructed to tie in the parking lot to the models next to the handicapped parking space. 4. Decorative chimney caps shall be required on all houses wit chimneys. 5. The lawn areas shall be mounded 12-18 inches. Unanimously approved. VI. CQRRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None Vll. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS: VIII. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adjourn this regular meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee to a regular meeting to be held on February 8, 2003. This meeting was adjourned at 1 1:24 a.m. on January 8, 2003. Respectfully submitted, BETTY J. SAWYER, Executive S6cretary City of La Quinta, California G:\WPDOCS\ARLC\1-8-03.wpd 6