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2006 02 01 ALRCF� Z a, CFhf 4 0424 Qatkraj OF TttY'�W 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 FEBRUARY 1, 2006 10:00 A.M. Beginning Minute Motion 2006-004 CALL TO ORDER A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call If. 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 Meetings of January 4, 2006. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Item ....................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2005-851 Applicant ................ Desert Elite, Inc. Location ................. West side of Monroe Street approximately one - quarter mile north of Avenue 58 Request .................. Consideration of architecture and landscaping plans for four prototypical residential plans for use in Tract 31910. Action .................... Minute Motion 2006- ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS: Vill. ADJOURNMENT 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, February 1, 2006, was posted on the outside entry to the Council Chamber, 78-495 Calle Tampico, and the bulletin board at the La Quinta Post Office bulletin board. 78-630 Highway 111, on Friday, January 27, 2006. DATED: January 27, 2006 �a BE J AWYER, Executive Secretary City o La Quinta, California 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 January 4, 2006 10:00 a.m. CALL TO ORDER A. This meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee was called to order at 10:a.m. by Planning Manager Les Johnson. B. Committee Members present: Bill Bobbitt, Frank Christopher, and Tracy Smith. C. Staff present: Planning Manager Les Johnson, Associate Planners Wallace Nesbit and Andrew Mogensen, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer. II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. There being no changes to the minutes of December 7, 2005, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Smith as submitted. Unanimously approved. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Site Development Permit 2005-845; a request of KB Home Coastal Inc. for consideration of architectural plans for three prototypical residential plan types and Clubhouse in Tract 31733 located on Monroe Street between Avenue 60 and 61. 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 noted the applicant was withdrawing review of the clubhouse at this time and will resubmit at a later date. They are also redesigning the layout of the tract. Therefore, the only item before the Committee is the models complex. Staff introduced Mr. Ty Mangrum and Mr. Gary Werner, representing KB Home Coastal, Inc. G:\WPDOCS\ALRC\1-4-06 ALRC.doc Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee January 4, 2006 2. Committee Member Christopher asked if the road design would be changed. Mr. Werner stated no; they were changing the street configuration in regard to the entries. The main entrance will be on the tract to the north and each tract will have a secondary entry. 3. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if each tract would have its own models. Mr. Mangrum stated yes. Mr. Werner stated each tract will have its own recreation center with different themes. 4. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if the landscaping continuity would be the same within both tracts. Mr. Wener stated yes, and their will be a trail system between the two. 5. Committee Member Christopher noted the porte cochere height will need to be raised when they redesign it. Mr. Werner stated it would be raised. Committee Member Christopher noted fiberglass garage door and entry doors are allowing more design. He would like the applicant to consider using something that has a more aesthetic design on the streetscape to give more variety. 6. Committee Member Smith asked if the landscaping will be desertscape. Mr. Mangrum stated the open space is desertscape and will be shallow with a grade of .5. Mr. Wenrer stated one will have a basketball court and gathering spaces. The rear yards will have half walls. 7. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Christopher to adopt Minute Motion 2006-001 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2005-845, as recommended. B. Site Development Permit 2005-848; a request of Transwest Housing, Inc. for consideration of architectural and landscaping plans for a main entry gatehouse, main entry gate and perimeter parkways, for Griffin Ranch (Tentative Tract Map 32879) located on the south side of Avenue 54, east side of Madison Street, north side of Greg Norman Course project and ± 1 /4 mile west of Monroe Street. Associate Planner Wallace Nesbit presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the G:\WPDOCS\ALRC\1-4-06 ALRC.doc 2 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee January 4, 2006 Community Development Department. Staff introduced Marty Butler, Chuck Shepardson, landscape architect, Phil Pekarek, architect, who were available to answer questions. 2. Committee Member Bobbitt asked about pedestrian access on the front entry gates. Mr. Shepardson explained there would be access to this area, but they would not be able to pass the main entry gates. He noted there are large areas of turf, but when they run the total perimeter of turf, they meet the allowable numbers. They intend to create a look of a pasture with rye and fescue. Committee Member Bobbitt stated his concern that it would become a weed problem. He suggested using a hybrid. 3. Committee Member Smith asked if horses would be in this area. Mr. Shepardson stated no, there would be horse statues. The trails are on the perimeter and some within the project. 4. Committee Member Bobbitt asked who maintains the trail. Staff stated the perimeter trails would be maintained by the City. Ms. Butler stated the HOA would maintain the interior trails. 5. Committee Member Christopher confirmed they would need to meet the City's Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. Staff stated yes. Discussion followed on the fencing material. 6. Committee Member Christopher asked where the horses would be maintained. Ms. Butler explained a separate 15-acre parcel had been purchased to maintain and stable the horses. 7. Committee Member Christopher commended the architecture on his design and noted it would be an attribute to the area. S. Committee Members Bobbitt and Smith agreed and added the landscaping is excellent as well. 9. Committee Member Bobbitt noted the gated entry would not allow large trucks to exit. Ms. Butler explained they were to enter and exit through the secondary entrance. Mr. Pekarek stated he thought the projection on the gatehouse would fall under the commercial height limits. Staff explained they were only asking for a one foot reduction. In regard to the stone elements, they determined to go with the Spanish farmhouse look and get away from the Tuscany look. In addition, they G:\WPDOCS\ALRC\1-4-06 ALRC.doc - 3 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee January 4, 2006 would like to request a larger overhang of 18 inches, than allowed by the Code. Staff stated they have no problem as long as they meet the Building Code requirements. 10. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Christopher to adopt Minute Motion 2006-002 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2005-848, as recommended and as follows: a. Leave the open space and introduce more trees. B. Site Development Permit 2005-849; a request of Colin McDermott for consideration of architectural plans for a 3,400 square foot one-story office building in the La Quinta Professional Plaza complex located on the south side of Avenue 47, east of Washington Street. 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 Dave Prest and Michael Buccino who were available to answer questions. 2. Committee Member Christopher asked if the tower material was real copper. Mr. Prest stated it was real copper, the same as the other building that was just completed. 3. Committee Member Bobbitt asked what plants staff was recommending in the staff report. Staff clarified the plants identified should be the same as what was listed in the Specific Plan for the entire development. Discussion followed regarding plant and tree varieties. 4. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Christopher/Smith to adopt Minute Motion 2006-003 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2005-849, as recommended and as follows: a. The plan pallet shall be integrated with the master plant pallet. VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None. G:\WPDOCS\ALRC\1-4-06 ALRC.doc 4 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee January 4, 2006 VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS: None VII1. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Christopher/Smith to adjourn this regular meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee to a meeting to be held on February 1, 2006. This meeting was adjourned at 11:00 p.m. on January 4, 2006. Respectfully submitted, BETTY J. SAWYER Executive Secretary G:\WPDOCS\ALRC\i-4-06 ALRC.doc 5 � T La� •cy� eoe sw�� Tait 4 rcn9w ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE DATE: FEBRUARY 1, 2006 CASE NO: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2005-851 APPLICANT: DESERT ELITE, INC. ARCHITECT: DANIELAN ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: RGA, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, INC. REQUEST: CONSIDERATION OF ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR FOUR PROTOTYPICAL RESIDENTIAL PLANS AND COMMON AREAS FOR USE IN TRACT 31910 LOCATION: WEST SIDE OF MONROE STREET APPROXIMATELY ONE - QUARTER MILE NORTH OF AVENUE 58 BACKGROUND: A Tentative Tract Map on Monroe Street consisting of 130 residential lots was approved for this 38+ acre property on April 6, 2004 (Attachments 1 and 2). Presently, the applicants are preparing finals plans to begin the project. PROJECT PROPOSAL: The applicant has submitted prototypical plans for four residential model plans (Attachment 1). Each plan is designed with two front elevation treatments. The plans utilize Spanish or Mediterranean styles of architecture and vary in size from 2,464 to 3,037 square feet. The plans identify all buildings to be one story and vary in height from 18'-2" to 19'-6". Exterior colors are earth tones with concrete "S" roof tile proposed. Stone veneer is used on portions of the facades on one elevation type (B) of Plans 2, 3, and 4. Decorative accent tile, exterior lights and metal accents are shown. Shutters are shown on most front elevations. Garage doors have the appearance of wood, but exact material is not indicated. Material and color samples have been submitted and will be available at the meeting. Preliminary typical landscaping plans have been submitted for each of the four model plans. Additional plans have been submitted for the private park within the tract and for the perimeter adjacent to Monroe Street. This includes the street entry, entry gate and P:\Reports - ALRC\2006\2-1-06\sdp 2005-851 alrc rpt.doc perimeter wall along Monroe Street. Plants are low water and desert types with a very limited amount of turf shown. The perimeter wall is shown as a brown mission slumpstone wall with cap. Stone veneer pilasters are shown in the entry area along with some tubular steel inserts outside the entry gates. Typical front yard landscaping plans include a minimum of two trees, a small palm, shrubs, decomposed granite and a very limited amount of turf. Corner lots will include an additional three trees, shrubs and decomposed granite. A private recreation lot is provided in the southern half of the tract. This lot will provide a swimming pool, spa, and putting green. A small restroom/equipment building with outdoor shower will be included. The architectural style will match that of the residences. A small area of turf will be provided at the east end with low water use planting on the balance of the site. ISSUES - The project as presented is designed well and complies with applicable zoning requirements. A no turf option for the front yards should be provided. The entry gate elevation plan shows one pedestrian entry gate on each side of the street. However, the plan view shows a pedestrian gate and sidewalk only on the south side of the street. One gate is acceptable. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 2005- 851 subject to the following Conditions of Approval: 1 . That pilasters be provided along Monroe Street at 75-feet to 100-feet intervals. 2. A no turf front yard option shall be provided for all types of lots. Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Tract layout 3. Plan exhibits Transmitted by: --X/VUl1G� Stan Sawa, Principal Planner P:\Reports - ALRC\2006\2-1-06\sdp 2005-851 alrc rpt.doc ATTACHMENT 1 VI AVENUE51 o5_ �— � AVENUE 52 w AVENUE 53 to W W AVENUE 54 z L W W y z o AVENUE AIRPORT BLVD N z 0 y Y U Q do AVENUE 58 UNITY MAP NTS LOCATION MAP TRACT 31910 -DESERT ELITE 55 ATTACHMENT 2 N THE CTTY OF LA OUINTA, COUNTY OF FIVEFODE, STATE OF CALUFORNIA TRACT NO. 31910 - CAPISTRANO A PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 22. TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH. RANGE 6 EAST. SAN BERNARDINO BASE AND MERIDIAN r9um Fu �� SHEET INDEX TRACT LAYOUT