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2005 10 05 ALRC ~O{4Q~ ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA A Regular Meeting to be Held at the La Quinta City Hall Session Room 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California OCTOBER 5, 2005 10:00 A.M. Beginning Minute Motion 2005-034 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 August 3, 2005. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Item ....................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2005-843 Applicant ................ East of Madison, LLC Location ................. Northwest corner of Monroe Street and Avenue 54, within The Madison Club Request .................. Consideration of architecture and landscaping plans for a maintenance building. Action .................... Minute Motion 2005- VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS: VIII. ADJOURNMENT ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE DECLARATION OF POSTING I, Betty J. Sawyer, Executive Secretary of the City of La Quinta, do hereby declare that the foregoing Agenda for the La Quinta Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee Meeting of Wednesday, October 5, 2005, was posted on the outside entry to the Council Chamber, 78-495 Calle Tampico, the bulletin board at the La Quinta Post Office bulletin board, and at Stater Bros. 78-630 Highway 111, on Friday, September 30, 2005. DATED: September 30, 2005 G:\ WPDOCS\ALRC\Agenda.doc MINUTES ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING A Regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA September 7, 2005 10:00 a.m. I. CALL TO ORDER A. This meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee was called to order at 10:03 a.m. by staff. B. Committee Members present: Bill Bobbitt, and David Thoms. It was moved and. seconded by Committee. Members Bobbitt/Thoms to excuse Committee Member Christopher C. Staff present: Principal Planner Stan Sawa, Associate Planner Andrew Mogensen, 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 August 3, 2005. There being no changes, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Thoms/Bobbitt to approve the Minutes as submitted. Unanimously approved. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Site Development Permit 2005-840; a request of Michael Shovlin for consideration of architecture and conceptual landscaping plans for a pet shop, supply, and grooming retail commercial building within the One Eleven La Quinta Center, bounded by Highway 111, Washington Street and Adams Street. 1. Associate Planner Andrew Mogensen presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Staff introduced David Smalley, who gave a presentation on the project. r..\\MPnn("C::IAI C'-'\Q_7_nl::: AI C(" ....n,.,. Architecture" and Landscaping Review Committee September 7,2005 2. Committee Member Thoms asked why staff was recommending the trash enclosure be relocated. Staff explained. Committee Member Thoms stated it should be parallel to the loading dock and the air conditioning units screened from visibility. 3. Committee Member Thoms asked where the green color would be used. Staff noted the location on the site plan. 4. Committee Member Thoms asked about the planting adjacent to the columns on the existing sites and should be repeated on this building directly adjacent to the columns with vertical elements such as bougainvillea. 5. Committee Member Bobbitt asked about the planters that were located at the west end. It is too plain and should be tied to the parking lot to ~dd it to this building. 6. ' There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Thoms to adopt Minute Motion 2005-029 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2005-840, as recommended and amended: , a. Trash enclosure to be relocated. b. The air conditioning units shall be screened. c. Plant material shall be added between the columns Unanimously approved. B. Site Development Permit 2005-837; a request of ND La Quinta Partners, LLC for consideration of architectural and landscape plans for a guard house {caretakers residence}, for the property located on the south side of Avenue 52, midway between Madison Street and Monroe Avenue, within The Madison Club. 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 John Gamlin and Cindy Zamora, representing the applicant. 2. Committee Member Thoms questioned the use of the Star Jasmine and asked what sizes were to be used. Mr. John Gamlin stated they would be five gallon plants. r::.\\MPnnr'C:;::IA' R""\Q~71'1l::; AI gr ,..n.... 2 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee September 7, 2005 3. Committee Member Bobbitt stated the Star Jasmine will not do well in the summer months and suggested a substitute. Mr. Gamlin stated they are using a horticulturalist and would confirm with ,her. Committee Member Bobbitt commended the design of the building. 4. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if the fireplace element would be functioning. Mr. Gamlin stated it would. 5. Committee Member Thoms stated the Star Jasmine should be a five gallon in size and seven feet on center; the Rosemary should also be five and less than 12 feet. 6. Committee Member Bobbitt stated the overhangs should be eliminated at the entry or increased the height. 7. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Thoms/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2005-030 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2005-837, as recommended and amended: a. Ground cover shall be five gallon and planted closer together and substitute the Star Jasmine with an alternative. Unanimously approved. C. Site Development Permit 2005-838; a request of Bill Sanchez, for consideration of architectural and conceptual landscaping plans for a retail commercial building featuring one sub-major unit and ten minor units within Washington Park Commercial Center, the property bounded by Highway 111, Avenue 47, Washington Street and Adams Street.. 1 . Associate Planner Andrew Mogensen presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Staff introduced Bill Sanchez, representing the applicant, who gave a presentation on the project. r.."",pnnrC:;::'AI QrIO_7_nJ;; AI C(" .-I",... 3 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee September 7,2005 2. Committee Member Thoms stated the planting area next to the parking lot is not a problem for the handicapped spaces; In regard to head-in or slant stalls, there is usually an 18-inch space back of the curb to allow pedestrians space to step without interfering with the plantings. 3,. Committee Member Bobbitt. stated the planting areas should be at least 6-feet by 8-feet to give the plant material a chance to grow. If the 18-inch space is used, the planting bed area should not be reduced. Mr. Sanchez stated they could stripe the area. 4. Committee Member Thom suggested another handicap space be added as well as a stripe to the east. Mr. Sanchez stated the 'sidewalk is too narrow to accommodate a ramp, so handicap space was added to accommodate the handicap person. They' would not have the room to add the additional space. 5 . Committee Member Bobbitt stated it should only be needed at the end stalls. Mr. Sanchez stated they would be adding six inches to the curb to make the 18 inches. 6. Committee Member Bobbitt stated the trash enclosure should be aesthetically pleasing. Mr. Sanchez stated it will be consistent with what exists. He noted the location is the only space where they can put the enclosure. Staff noted the capacity needs to be increased as well. 7. Committee Member Thoms asked staff to explain the concern regarding the loading area. Staff explained more detail was needed as it was to be used in conjunction with the other major building. 8. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he concurred with staff regarding the stem wall on the area that protrudes in the retention basin. Mr. Sanchez stated he had met with the Public Works Department and they suggested using a pilaster to retain the volume needed for the retention basin. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he would prefer there be no overhang as it is more than likely it will not be maintained. Additional planting will be needed as well to break up the building. Alternative designs were discussed. r,:.\\AlPnnrC::\AI gr'O_7_nl::; AI cr ....n... 4 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee September 7, 2005 9. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he concurred with staff's recommendation in regard to the awnings and trellises. Mr. Sanchez stated canopies and trellises will be over the storefronts. Staff noted they need a shade cloth or something added to give more shade. Mr. Sanchez was concerned that the cloth would detract from the appearance. 10. Committee Member Thoms suggested tightening up the distance between the beam members to provide shade. In regard to the plantings on the southeast elevation along the walkway, a tree form is needed along the back side of the Buildings 4 and 5. 11 . There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Thoms/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2005-031 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2005-838, as recommended and as follows: a. A 12 inch band of concrete shall be added on the parking stalls. b. Trees shall be added to the back of Building 4. c. Additional wood members shall be added to the trellises to give shade. d. A stem wall shall be used on the rear of Sub-Major 5 adjacent to the retention basin with landscape material to hide the building. Unanimously Approved, D. Site Development Permit 2005-8342 a request ,of KB Homes Coastal, Inc., for consideration of architectural plans for six prototypical residential plan types for use in Tract 31732, the property located at the southeast corner of Monroe Street and Avenue 60. 1 . Principle 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 Ty Mangrum and Cecil Hernandez, who gave a presentation on the project. 2. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he has a problem with the density of the tract. r::.\\MPnnrC::\AI crIO_7_n&::i. Al cr .......... 5 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee September 7, 2005 ' 3. Committee Member Thoms stated each unit's architecture is all right, but he has a problem with there being a series of two stories with ten feet between them. Staff clarified the garage location dictates the distance between the houses. 4. Committee Member Bobbitt stated the two stories" are" too massive. Mr. Mangrum explained the two story units would be on the interior of the tract and the single story houses would be along the perimeter streets. He went on to explain the design of the units. The two story units are two bedroom with a loft. It is not the entire structure that is two story; they are tiered. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he was concerned with the massiveness. There is no variation in the height of all the houses. Discussion followed regarding the house designs. 5~ Committee Member Bobbitt asked if wood fencing would be used in the rear yards. Mr. Mangrum stated they do intend to use wood in the sideyards. ~. Committee Member Thoms stated wood, should not be used. He has no problem with the individual architecture, but recommends the Planning Commission look at the issue of all two story units with the alley. 7. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Thoms to adopt Minute Motion 2005-032 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2005-842, as recommended and as follows: ,a. Planning Commission be made aware of the Committee's concern regarding the two story, units being all located next to ,each other. Unanimously Approved. E. Site Development Permit 2005-841; a request of K. Hovnanian Homes, for consideration of architectural and ,landscaping plans for seven prototypical residential plan types for use in Tract 32398, for the property located northeast of the intersection of Monroe Street and Avenue 60. r..\\A1pnnrC\AI P(,,\O_7_nl::: Al cr ......,.. 6 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee September 7, 2005 ' 1 . Principle 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 Susan Banel, K Hovnanian Companies, and Ms. Kim Castruita who gave a presentation on the project. 2. Committee Member Thoms asked if the two story and single story houses would be side by side. Staff explained the plan layout. 3. Committee Member Bobbitt asked about the setback in regard to landscaping on the alley. A six foot setback for the garages is required. Committee Member Bobbitt stated as long as the garages do not line up; that there is some undulation and room for the trees. 4. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if they would be using wood fencing and split face overlap. Ms. Castruita stated they normally use slump stone or precise block. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he would prefer slump stone. Community Development Director Doug Evans suggested they use a sack finish and play with different finishes. Ms. Castruita suggested , using both for effect or banding. 5. Committee Member Bobbitt asked about the perimeter wall columns. Ms. Banel stated they would be a straight or decorative block. 6. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Thoms to adopt Minute Motion 2005-033 recommending approval of Site , Development Permit 2005-841 for the architectural elements, as recommended and as follows: a. Perimeter wall pilasters would be straight or decorative block with a mortar type cap. Unanimously Approved, VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None. VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS: None (::.\\MPnnrC:;:IAI Qf"IO_7_nr:: Al at'"' ti...... 7 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee September 7, 2005 VIII. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Thoms/Bobbitt to adjourn this regular meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee to a meeting to be held on October 5, 2005. This meeting was adjourned at 11 :57 p.m. on September 7, 2005. Respectfully submitted, BETTY J. SAWYER Executive 'Secretary r..\\AlDnnrC::\AI Qf"'\O_7_nl::: AI pr .-I,..... 8 .~of~a.~ ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE DATE: OCTOBER 5, 2005 CASE NO: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2005-843 APPLICANT: EAST OF MADISON, LLC ARCHITECT: PAl (CRAIG PEARSON) LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: VITA PLANNING LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE REQUEST: REVIEW OF ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPE PLANS FOR A MAINTENANCE BUILDING LOCATION: NORTHWEST CORNER OF MONROE STREET AND AVENUE 54 WITHIN THE MADISON CLUB Background: The Madison Club site is on the east side of Madison Street, between Avenue 52 and Avenue 54. The Madison Club design was approved by the City Council in 2004 as a Specific Plan Amendment and Tentative Tract Map, with construction recently started. Proposed is a maintenance complex for the country club. This is the second approval for a building requested in the project, the first being a guard house recently approved by the Planning Commission. The location of the maintenance complex is behind (northwest of) a CVWD well site that is on the northwest corner of Monroe Street and Avenue 54. The complex is bordered by Gray Avenue on the west where the entrance is located and Humboldt Boulevard within the project on the north. Across Humboldt Boulevard will be single-family residences that are part of the Madison Club. The complex is made up of a 9,000 square foot maintenance building, material storage bins, fueling station, covered outdoor storage and wash down areas and maintenance worker parking. The building will be an 18'-1" tall flat roof structure. Architectural features include plant-on columns placed on the corners and spaced around the building and a double parapet. Small windows will be on the office areas of the north, south and west sides of the building. Over the south and west facing windows will be metal awnings. P:\REPORTS - ALRC\ 1 0-05-05\SDP 2005-843 ALRC RPT MAINT.DOC Overhead doors will face the northwest and southeast. The outdoor covered areas will be 13 feet high and consist of metal support poles with brown outdoor fabric covers. The block wall between the complex and public streets will be part of the perimeter walls. A matching wall will be used on the interior of the complex facing the homes. Exterior wall colors consist of medium brown plaster with a slightly darker shade of brown for the trim, awnings, columns, doors and miscellaneous ornamentation. Exact colors and finishes are shown on the material and sample board that will be available at the meeting. In addition, a limited number of proportionately placed 12" tile inset pieces are proposed between the double parapets. A decorative security gate for the entry at the west end will be provided. The landscaping plan shows proposed planting around the outside of the complex. It consists of dense shrub screening against the perimeter walls with a variety of palm trees (25' brown trunk, 20' or 40' overall), pine trees (36" box) and canopy trees (36" to 48" box size). Shrubs are shown at five to 15 gallon size. Within the walls of the complex, planting is shown on the west side of the building and adjacent to some of the parking spaces. Analysis: Based upon the sectional views provided, the uppermost portion of the maintenance building will be visible from the adjacent streets and homes. However, the proposed landscaping will limit visibility and the design treatment to the uppermost portion of the building softens what might be viewed. The storage area canopy adjacent to Monroe Street will be slightly higher than the perimeter wall and should not exceed the wall height. The proposed landscaping and walls will hide the rest of the operations and should also assist with diffusing noise associated with such an operation. , Recommendation: Adopt Minute Motion 2005-_ recommending to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 2005-843, subject to the following .conditions: 1 . The top of the canopy adjacent to Monroe Street shall not exceed the perimeter wall height. Attachment: 1 . Architectural and landscaping plans (cross sections to be available at the meeting) Prepared by: ~J0tllir-z;.. Stan Sawa, Principal Planner P:\REPORTS - ALRC\10-05-05\SDP 2005-843 ALRC RPT MAINT.DOC'