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ARCHITECTUIRE AND LANDSCAPING
REVIEW COMMITTEE.
AGENDA
A Regular Meeting to be Held at thiil
La Guinta City Hall Session Room
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Guinta, California
JUNE 1, 2005
10:00 A.M.
Beginning Minute Motion 2005-022
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.
III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting of May 4, 2005 and the
Special Meeting of May 18, 2005.
. V. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Item ....................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2005-826
Applicant ................ City of La Guinta Redevelopment Agency
Location ................. 78-990 Miles Avenue
Request .................. Consideration of architectural and conceptual
landscaping plans for an 80-unit multi-family
residential project.
Action .................... Minute Motion 2005-
ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL
VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS:
A. Staff update on Landscape Ordinance.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, Betty J. Sawyer, Executive Secretary of the City of La Guinta, do hereby declare
that the foregoing Agenda for the La Guinta Architectural and Landscaping Review
Committee Meeting of Wednesday, June 1, 2005, was posted on the outside entry to
the Council Chamber, 78-495 Calle Tampico, the bulletin board at the La Guinta Post
Office bulletin board, and at Stater Bros. 78-630 Highway 111, on Friday, May 27,
2005.
DATED:
May 27, 2005
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. SAWYER, Executive Secretary
City of La Guinta, California
ALRC/AGENDA
MINUTES
ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
A Regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA .
May 4, 2005
10:00 a.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. This meeting of the Architectural and I,.andscaping Review Committee
was called to order at 10:10 a.m. by Principal Planner Fred Baker.
B. Committee Members present: Frank Christopher, Bill Bobbitt, and
David Thoms.
C. Staff present: Principal Planners Stan Sawa and Fred Baker, Associate
Planner Wallace Nesbit and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer.
II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Staff asked if there were any changes to the Minutes of April 6, 2005.
There being no changes, it was moved and seconded by Committee
Members Christopher/Bobbitt to approve the Minutes as submitted.
Unanimously approved.
V. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Site Development Permit 2005-835; a request of Stamko
Development Co. for consideration of architectural and conceptual
landscaping plans for a multi-tenant retail store consisting of 23,000
square feet for the property located at the southwest corner of
Highway 111 and Dune Palms Road within the Centre at La Quinta
commercial development.
1. Principal Planner Fred Baker presented the information contained
in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community
Development Department. Staff introduced Chris Clarke, Russ
Beckner, and Dave Street, the architect, who gave a
presentation on the project.
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2. Committee Member Thoms stated he was. concerned about this
type of building at this corner. The building at this corner
should have a lot of attention. The "spoilers" that stick up need
to be removed. Ms. Clarke stated it was an element that was
carried throughout the Center; however, it could be removed.
3. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he does not like the boxy
look of the entire Center as well as the steel element. He does
agree however, they cannot change the theme in midstream.
4. Committee Member Christopher stated that as far as
streetscape, it is a poor design. The question is whether or not
to carryon a bad design or change it. He suggested stack
stone or something be added to give it character. The design
criteria have been established with a design this Committee
does not like, but staff's suggestions for this building are good.
He is not opposed to the colors on the accent steel element, but
the streetscape of the building needs to be enhanced. He
agrees with staff's recommendations.
. 5. Committee Member Thoms agreed the horizontal blue spoilers
should be eliminated.
6. Committee Member Bobbitt agreed with the addition of
wainscot or stack stone. Staff stated it was not their intention
to change the footprint, just to add some detail.
7. Ms. Clarke gave a description of the proposed landscaping to
enhance the east, west, and south elevations.
8. Committee Member Bobbitt asked about Figure #13 on the
landscape plans. There appear to be three tree wells; why was
the fourth left out? Ms. Clarke stated .she didn't know, but
would ask the landscape architect.
9. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved
and seconded by Committee Member Christopher//Thoms to
adopt Minute Motion 2005-014 recommending approval of Site
Development Permit 2005-835, as recommended by staff and
amended:
a. Deeper window recesses, bringing out the awnings;
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b. The blue horizontal spoilers (metal beams), shall be
removed;
c. Provide additional stack stone/natural wainscoting on
parts of the front elevation of the b~ilding.
B. Site Development Permit 2004-827; a request of Colbourn-Currier-NolI
Architecture for consideration of architectural and landscaping plans
for a 136,000 square foot retail store and a gas station located on the
southwest corner of Highway 111 and Dune Palms Road.
1 . Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information
contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Community Development Department. Staff introduced the
applicants Steve Kellogg, landscape architect, and Bill Currier.
2. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he had no problem with the
landscaping design. He did ask about the 18" header board
with decomposed granite (DG); his experience has been that it
looks terrible and is not well maintained. He recommends
taking the lawn to the curb and moving the spray heads 18
inches back from the curb. Mr. Kellogg stated CVWD requires
them to use a header board to keep the water from running into
the street. Committee Member Bobbitt recommended the pits
be eliminated. Also, the Buxus microphilla Japonica will not do
well. The date palms should not be used in any pedestrian
traffic area. The Jacaranda and Ulmus parriflora will be
deciduous and he would not recommend them.
3. Committee Member Thoms asked that the Jacaranda be
eliminated. Also, the front yard la-inch strip should be
redesigned to be meandering and widened if they are required to
keep it with DG and some groundcover in the widened areas.
4. Committee Member Christopher commended the redesign of the
units. He has no problem with the two-story street front on the
one-story because the garage takes up too much of the
elevation. He would suggest radiusing the top of the garage
door sill on every third one-story unit.
5. Committee Member Thoms noted the one plan is very weak
from the street. The applicant gave a description of the unit
stating the casitas hides the entry. The casita is hipped all
around.
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6. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved
and seconded by Committee Member Thoms/Christopher to
adopt Minute Motion 2005-015 recommending approval of Site
Development Permit 2004-827, as recommended by staff and
as amended:
a. The sprinkler heads shall be 18 inches from the curb with
turf between heads and curbs. If the 18 inch gravel
border is required by CVWD, the .18 inch strip shall be
meandering with some groundcover in widened areas.
b. Recommended the Pinus Eldarica, Buxus Microphilla
Japonica, Jacaranda and Ulmus parriflora be eliminated
from the plant list.
c. . On the front loaded one-story units, for every third unit
the garage door appearance shall be varied.
C. Site Development Permit 2004-828; a request of Colbourn-Currier-NolI
Architecture for consideration of architectural and landscaping plans
for a 136,000 square foot retail store and a gas station located on the
southwest corner of Highway 111 and Dune Palms Road.
1 . Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information
contained in the staff report, a copy. of which is on file in the
Community Development Department. Staff introduced the
applicants Steve Kellogg, landscape architect and Bill Currier.
2. Committee Member Christopher asked about the five
rectangular pads in the center. The applicant identified them as
home sites that back up to the putting green. On the
architectural plans, the softened eyebrow makes a big
difference on the streetscape.
3. Committee Member Bobbitt commended the applicant on the
site plan. He asked what area was to be maintained by the
HOA. The applicant explained.
4. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved
and seconded by Committee Member Bobbitt/Christopher to
adopt Minute Motion 2005-016 recommending approval of Site
Development Permit 2004-828, as recommended by staff and
as amended:
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a. The sprinkler heads shall be 18 inches from the curb with
turf between heads and curbs. If the 18 inch gravel
border is required by CVWD, the'18 inch strip shall be
meandering with some plant material in widened areas.
b. Recommended the Pinus Eldarica, Buxus Microphilla
Japonica, Jacaranda and Ulmus parriflora shall be
eliminated from the plant list.
c. On the front loaded one-story unit~, for every third unit
the garage door appearance shall be varied.
D. Site Development Permit 2005-831; a request of Thomas Enterprises
for consideration of development plans for Phase 2 of the Pavilion at
La Quinta project consisting of 72,700 square feet for the property
located the northeast corner of Highway 111 and Adams Street.
1 . Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information
contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Community Development Department. Staff introduced Norm
Barrett representing Smith Consulting Architects, who gave a
presentation on the project.
2. Committee Member Christopher asked if the blue color would
be confined to the Best Buy building only. Mr. Barrett stated
yes and showed the location. Committee Member Christopher
stated the sign size should be consistent. Mr. Barrett stated
both signs are the same size and will be 1 79 square feet.
Committee Member Christopher noted the amount of flat roof
and stated one of the buildings should have a gable roof added.
Mr. Barrett stated they were designed to meet the tenant's
request.
3. Committee Member Bobbitt asked about staff's
recommendation to add the trellis between the buildings. Mr.
Barrett stated they could add it back on. Committee Member
Bobbitt asked about staff's recommendation on'the front fa<;:ade
to pull the roof back another ten feet. Mr. Barrett stated they
could do that. Staff stated the rear elevations need some
additional detail if the downspouts are removed. Mr. Barrett
, explained the detail they had added and noted it backs up to the
. Post Office parking lot.
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4. Committee Member Christopher asked that some stacked stone
be added to towers to match the other end of the Center. Mr.
Barrett suggested it be added to the columns.
5. Committee Member Thoms asked that the Drexel building add a
gable roof. Discussion followed regardirlg the concern of the
tenants. Committee Members suggested adding the stone to
the front of the Drexel building as well.
6. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved
and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Christopher to
adopt Minute Motion 2005-017 recommending approval of Site
Development Permit 2005-831, as recommended by staff and
as amended:
a. Stack stone shall be added to the columns of the Office
Max and Drexel buildings.
b. Eliminate the recommendation for the trellis work.
,c. The east elevation sign for the Best, Buy building, the blue
area on the lower portion shall be reduced.
. d. Landscape planters shall be provided in front of the
building in non-pedestrian areas.
e. Lengthen all tower structures at the top rear where they
meet the roof towards the rear of the building and
provide with a finished solid back to ensure they are not
visible and provide adequate bulk to the towers.
E. Site Development Permit 2005-830; a request of GSR Andrade
Architects for consideration of architectural and landscaping plans for
a 2 story, 37,212 square foot medical office building on a 2.85 acre
site located on the east side of Washington Street, on the south side
of the La Quinta Professional Plaza.
1. Committee Member Thoms withdrew from discussion due to a
potential conflict of interest due to the location of his residence.
2. Associate Planner Wally Nesbit presented the information
contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Community Development Department. Staff introduced the
applicant, Fernando Andrade, who gave a presentation on the
project.
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3. Committee Member Christopher asked ,if the window casing on
the west end of the building was recessed. Mr. Fernando
Andrade explained how the walls recess and popout to create
shadow lines. The entry and fist floor windows are shaded by
the cover.
4. Committee Member Bobbitt commended the applicant on the
design of the building. On the parking area bordering
Washington Street, where the existing landscaping is on the
grade, is this higher than the parking lot? The applicant stated
the plants will hide the parking lot.
5. Mr. David Thoms, 47-410 Via Cordova asked the color of the
building. Mr. Andrade went over the' proposed colors and
stated the building would have a smooth trowel finish. Mr.
Thoms asked if the landscaping on the west elevation could be
improved as well as the landscaping along Washington Street.
6. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved
and seconded by Committee Members Christopher/Bobbitt to
,adopt Minute Motion 2005-018 confirming their
recommendation for approval of Site Development Permit 2005-
830, as recommended by staff and amended:
a. The applicant shall provide plans ,for the covered entry
way.
b. The parking lot shall have adequate landscaping on all
sides per the existing requirements, to hide the front of
the car screens from Caleo Bay and Washington Street.
c. The parking lot islands shall not have any plant material.
Unanimously approved with Committee Member Thoms being
absent.
Committee Member Thoms rejoined the Commission.
F. Site Development Permit 2005-832; A request of William Kelly Trust
for consideration of architectural and landscaping plans for a 4,600
square foot one story office building in the La Quinta Professional
,Plaza located on Parcel 12 of Parcel Map 29889 - the, east side of
Washington Street 300 feet south of Avenue 47.
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1 . Associate Planner Wallace Nesbit presented the information
contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Community Development Department. Staff introduced D. Bill
Kelly, the applicant, and AI Cook, the architect who gave a
presentation on the project.
2. Committee Member Christopher stated he would prefer the light
aqua accent color proposed. Mr. Cook stated he would prefer
the color proposed. He would suggest using a ,little deeper
green or bronze. '
3. There being no further questions of the ai:lplicant, it was moved
and seconded by Committee Members Christopher/Thoms to
adopt Minute Motion 2005-020 recommending approval of
Village Use Permit 2005-027, as recommended by staff and
amended:
a. Coordinate the landscaping between this project and the
project to the south.
b. Change the accent color on the window frames to either
a bronze or deeper green.
Unanimously approved.
G. Village Use Permit 2005-027; a request of Calle Estado, LLC for
consideration of architectural and landscaping plans for a 10,896
gross s.t. two story retail/office building in the Village at La Quinta
located on the southwest corner of Calle Estado.
1 . Associate Planner Wallace Nesbit presented the information
contained in the staff report. Staff introduced Steve Nieto,
designer of the building.
2. Committee Member Christopher asked if any greenery was
proposed along the streetscape. Staff stated there are only two
tree wells.
3. , Committee Member Thoms suggested pots or something of that
nature be added. The east elevation is very blank as well.
Staff suggested something in the nature of murals until a
building is built next to it. Committee Member Thoms stated it
currently is a parking lot. Staff stated it is an illegal use.
Committee Member Thoms stated this is, the elevation you see
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as you come down the street. The applicant stated they would
be willing to add a mural. Mr. Nieto stated they are at the
. property line and will not be able to add any projections, but
they would be willing to add tiles or color to that end of the
building. Their landscaping is minimal as the site is restrictive
on area. They would like to add a canopy tree.
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4. Committee Member Thoms suggested the Tiduana Tipu.
5. Committee Member Christopher asked what plants would be in
the planters. Mr. Nieto stated it was yet to be determined.
Also, the detail is a faux finish, not a tile. Committee Member
Christopher asked if they could do a sporadic use, of the
mudding on the roof tile.
6. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved
and seconded by Committee Members Christopher/Thoms to
adopt Minute Motion 2005-020 recommending approval of
Village Use Permit 2005-027, as recommended and as follows:
a. A design shall be added to the west facing wall with
architectural detailing/mural.
b. Trees shall be added on the south property line
c. Sporadic large planting pots shall be added at the street
level.
Unanimously approved.
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None.
VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS: None
VIII. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Committee
Members Bobbitt/Thoms to adjourn this regular meeting of the Architectural and
Landscaping Review Committee to a regular meeting to be held on June 1, 2005.
This meeting was adjourned at 12:10 p.m. on May 4,2005.'
Respectfully submitted,
BETTY J. SAWYER
Executive Secretary
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MINUTES
ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
A Regular meeting held at the La Ouinta City Hall
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Ouinta, CA
May 18, 2005
10:00 a.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. This meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee
was called to order at 10:09 a.m. by Executive Secretary Betty
Sawyer.
B. Committee Members present: Frank Christopher, Bill Bobbitt, and
David Thoms.
C. Staff present: Consulting Planner Nicole Criste and Executive
Secretary Betty Sawyer.
II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR: None
V. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Site Development Permit 2005-829; a request of Tarlos & Associates
for consideration of architectural and conceptual landscaping plans for
a 3,100 square foot Wendy's restaurant located at the northeast
corner of Auto Center Drive and La Ouinta Drive.
1. '. Consulting Planner Nicole Criste prese'nted the information
contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Community Development Department. Staff introduced John
Tarlos, architect for the project, who gave a presentation on the
project.
2. Mr. Russ Beckner, representing Stamko: asked what material
would be used on the exterior. Mr. Tarlos stated it is stucco.
3. Committee Member Thoms asked the height of the drive-thru
lane wall and the color of the canopy sections. Mr. Tarlos
stated 3.5 feet and both the upper and underside are blue
metal.
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4. Committee Member Christopher stated he' agrees with the
accent blue color, but not like the Center.
5. Mr. Beckner asked if it was the same color as the rest of the
Centre. Mr. Tarlos stated yes. They were trying to match the
blue in the center. Mr. Beckner stated they had no objection to
it being a different color, such as the green on the Goodyear
building. Discussion followed regarding the accent colors.
6. Committee Member Thoms stated his concern was that the blue
.not be used again.
7. . Committee Member Christopher stated he would like it to be a
deeper color than what is on the Goodyear building and on the
color sample board.
8. Committee Member Thoms stated his concern with the drive-
through lane wall. It is a tight and does not come completely
around. Mr. Tarlos stated they were intending to use greenery
for the remainder strip.
9. Committee Member Christopher suggested a low hedge (3-4
feet) would be a softer buffer.
10. Committee Member Bobbitt stated the wall should be high
enough to shield the lights.
11 . Committee Member Christopher stated the wall should be four
feet to ensure you are above the headlight height. Mr. Tarlos
stated that with the curb and hedge it would be 3-feet to 4-
feet.
12. Committee Member Christopher stated it would be nice to have
some vertical trees along the front to break up the streetscape.
Mr. Beckner stated the landscaping is existing and approved
under the Specific Plan.
13. Committee Member Bobbitt stated the Mexican Bird-of-Paradise
which will grow to a height that may not be wanted. He would
suggest the Lantana, or lower growing shrub. Also, use the
Bougainvillea on walls other than the north.
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14. Committee Member Thoms asked the material of the drive-thru
wall. Mr. Tarlos stated split-faced block. They can leave it
natural or it can be painted. They would prefer natural.
15. Committee Member Christopher asked that it be painted one of
the colors of the building.
16. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved
and seconded by Committee Member Christopher/Thoms to
adopt Minute Motion 2005-021 recommending approval of Site
Development Permit 2005-829, as recommended by staff and
as amended:
a. The wall bordering the drive-through aisle shall be four
feet in height (as measured from the drive-through aisle
grade), painted split-faced block, painted in one of the
building colors as presented on the materials board.
b. A hedge shall be planted from the end of the drive-
through wall at the southern property line to the
pedestrian crosswalk. The plant type for the hedge shall
be provided in the final landscaping plan for the project.
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The metal canopy color shall be consistent with the color
shown on the materials board, but of a deeper tone. The
under-side of the canopy shall be painted one of the two
lightest colors shown on the materials board.
c.
d. The bird of paradise shown on the landscaping plan
adjacent to the west wall of the building shall be replaced
with lantana.
e. The final landscaping plan for the project shall be
submitted to the Community Development Department
for review and approval prior to the issuance of building
permits.
f. Directional arrows shall be painted on the parking drives
as shown on the project site plan. "Wrong Way, Do Not
Enter" signs. shall be placed immediately south of the
trash enclosure facing south, and at the north end of the
parking island facing northeast
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Unanimously approved.
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None.
VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS: None
VIII. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, it was .moved and seconded by Committee
Members Bobbitt/Thoms to adjourn this regular meeting of. the Architectural and
Landscaping Review Committee to a regular meeting to be held on June 1, 2005.
This meeting was adjourned at 10:25 a.m. on May 18, 2005.
Respectfully submitted,
BETTY J. SAWYER
Executive Secretary
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ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE
DATE:
JUNE 1, 2005
CASE NO.:
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2005-826
APPLICANT {
PROPERTY OWNER:
CITY OF LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ARCHITECT {LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT:
NESTOR + GAFNEY ARCHITECTURE
REQUEST:
REVIEW OF ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING
PLANS FOR AN 80 UNIT RESIDENTIAL PROJECT
LOCATION:
WEST OF ADAMS STREET ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
MILES AVENUE (78-990 MILES AVENUE)
BACKGROUND:
Vista Dunes Courtyard Homes is a City Redevelopment Agency project of a mobile
home park conversion to a multi-family residential project. Proposed are 80 affordable
residential units, a community center, and recreational amenities on 9.44 acres located
west of Adams Street on the north side of Miles Avenue. Site Development Permit
2005-826 proposes architectural and landscape plans for the entire project. The
proposed units are within a gated community and consist of one story attached and
detached units providing one, two and three bedroom units.
Proposed architectural design integrates the fundamentals of functionality, safety, and
durability. The structures have simple form and expansive transparent connections to
the outdoors. All of the proposed units are oriented to the interior of the site providing
courtyards and common open space along the paseo. The proposed units are flat roof
and slightly sloped roofs behind parapets; all of the units utilize solar panels on the
roof. Carports, which are either attached to or in close proximity to the units, have
corrugated metal roofing with low block wall storage units. The units are proposed to
be wood frame with a plaster veneer in a variety of earthy colors. The horizontal and
overlapping trellises provide shade and shadows contributing to an enhanced visual
contrast.
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The proposed landscape plan includes a perimeter landscape setback around the entire
property and along the central paseo and courtyards; landscape setbacks include a 20
foot setback on Miles Avenue at the project entry, a15 foot setback on the west
property line adjacent to existing residential homes, a 10 foot on the east property line
adjacent to an existing Church and parking lot, and a 20 foot setback on the north
property line (which is integrated with an open space lawn area) adjacent to existing
residential homes and a City park.
The perimeter and paseo landscaping includes a variety of drought tolerant trees,
shrubs and ground covers common in the desert climate.. Trees provided include
Acacia, Crape Myrtle, Palo Verde, Willow, Date Palm and Evergreen Elms with a
variety of shrubs and ground cover..
Staff is recommending the following conditions:
1 . Final location and design of trash enclosures to be approved by the Community
Development Director.
2. The landscape plan shall reduce the dependence on Crape Myrtle trees and
substitute all Date Palm trees that pose a safety risk with another Palm tree to
be approved by the Community Development Director.
3. The retention basin design shall incorporate a transition from the existing turf
basin to a more drought tolerant basin.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of Architectural and Landscape
plans for Site Development Permit 2005-826, as conditioned.
Transmitted by:
Fred Baker, Principal Planner
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